France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 3 x 'Citation' emblems (1 x Gold (gilt) Star; 1 x 'Silver Star'; 1 x 'Bronze Star') on riband. Reverse dated 1914-1918 The original stitched silk riband fitted with 3 x emblems denoting; - Bronze Star: 1 x Mention in Despatches 'Citation' at Brigade or Regimental level - Silver Star: 1 x Mention in Despatches 'Citation' at Division level - Gold (Gilt) Star: 1 x Mention in Despatches 'Citation' at Corps level Original stitched riband worn Condition: About VF

To all Clients, Medal Collectors and Researchers, We can highly recommend the new \'Hardback\' publication - - \"In Oriente Primus\": A History of the Volunteer Forces in Malaya & Singapore The book by co-authors Johnathan Moffatt (co-author of the classic \'Moon Over Malaya\') and well known medal collector Paul Riches, has just recently been published. The ISBN reference is ISBN 978-0-9536470-5-7 Numbering just under 500 pages of text, this is the definitive reference source for biographical and medal related information on the men of the various Malaya and Singapore Volunteer units that served in the 20th Century, and in particular theMalaya Campaign of 1941-42. The book contains a useful summary of the origins and services of the various Volunteer units which is not otherwise available - in as much detail - in any other single source. Appendix \'A\' running to 335 pages, contains biographical details on an estimated 4000 +/- volunteers. Appendix \'B\' running to 116 pages contains details of Orders, Decorations, Long Service, Jubilee, Coronation and Efficiency medals awarded to all races and ranks of the Malaya and Singapore Volunteer forces. In short a \'must get\' reference book for anyone having an interest in the units, medals and services of the Far East Volunteers. Aberdeen Medals does not stock new publications, but we do actively promote new publications on behalf of deserving authors. The book can be ordered directly from Mr Jonnathan Moffatt who can be contacted at; - JonathanMoffatt@aol.com Kindly make reference to Aberdeen Medals when placing your order directly to Jonathan Moffatt. Note: The book is priced at GBP 25 plus postage

1914-15 Star (Jemdr Mall Khan, 35 / Scinde Horse.) Recipient was a Viceroy's Commissioned Officer holding the rank of Jemadar, while serving with the 35th Scinde Horse, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Sold together with photocopied Player's cigarette with short summary on the Scinde Horse - a crack cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: About GVF

A 'Same Battalion & Regiment' Scottish family tragedy campaign medal group of 3: Sergeant Alexander Sinclair, 2nd Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (7591. Sjt. A. Sinclair, Cam?n Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (7591. Sjt. A. Sinclair, Cam?n Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (7591. Sjt. A. Sinclair, Cam?n Highrs.) Alexander Sinclair was born in Biggar, Lanarkshire, Scotland and was the eldest of three brothers, all of whom were pre-war regulars serving in the samke battalion of the family regiment 2nd Battalion 'Cameron Highlanders'. Their father, Alexander, had served in the Cameron Highlanders as No. 1247 during the Nile Expedition, 1884-85, and with the Soudan Field Force, 1885-86. All three of his sons followed him into the regiment, with Alexander joining first, on 2 August 1906. The middle son, Hugh, enlisted on 20 June 1907 whilst the youngest, Frank, joined as No. 9245 on 16 February 1912. On the outbreak of war, all three sons were serving in India with the 2nd Cameron Highlanders ? and all three landed in France with this battalion, in December 1914 At that time, their parents were living at 64 Dunard Street, Maryhill, Glasgow, with their father being ?the respected vice-President? of the Glasgow Branch of the Cameron Highlanders? Association. But, Mr and Mrs Sinclair were to lose ?their whole family of three sons at the front?, as described in the 79th News; Quote, ?The first to be killed was the youngest son, Private Frank Sinclair, who died from suffocation through the fall of the parapet of a trench on the 21st January [1915]. The eldest son, Sergeant Alexander Sinclair, was killed in action on the 5th February. Now news has reached home that the second son, Lance-Corporal Hugh Sinclair, has been killed in action at Ypres on the 14th April [1915]?? Unquote. The regimental journal then went on to report the sudden death of Mr Alexander Sinclair, aged 53, on 23 June 1916. Two of his sons ? Sergeant Alexander and Corporal Hugh ? are commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, whilst Private Frank Sinclair is buried at Voormezeele, Belgium. The medals are all contained in their orginal named card boxes of issue (as found) together with original pristine folded long lengths of silk watered ribands as issued Sold together with some copied extracts from the 79th News and the Regimental History Condition: EF

A Highlanders Indian Mutiny & North West Frontier campaign service medal pair: Private Robert Fraser, 93rd Highlanders, late 92nd Highlanders and subsequently 3rd company Royal Marine Artillery - Indian Mutiny Medal. With clasp 'Lucknow' (Robet Fraser, 93rd Highlanders) - IGS 1854 Medal. Silver & clasp 'Umbeyla' (156 Pte R. Fraser. 93rd Highrs) Important: Both medals and clasps verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls (Ref WO100/39 & L/Mil/5/47) Robert Fraser is first recorded as serving in the 93rd Highlanders in the Quarterly Pay Lists for the first quarter 1857, at which time he is recorded as being one of a draft of men from the 92nd Highlanders who volunteered for transfer to the 93rd Highlanders, and for which each Volunteer received a Bounty of 'One Guinea'. Robert subsequently served with the 93rd during the Indian Mutiny being present at the capture of Lucknow. Post-Mutiny he remained in India on garrison duty, and later served on the North West Frontier of India at Umbeyla during the "Second Eusufzye Expedition' between 25 November 1863 to 31 January 1864 Curiously for a battle hardened Highlander, Robert is noted on the IGS 1854 medal roll as later serving in the 3rd Company Royal Marine Artillery at Greenock Recruiting Station, Scotland Sold together with copies of medal rolls and various muster rolls confirming above details Condition: About VF

A Naval 'Russia Service' Great War campaign group of 4: Blacksmith Harry Langmead, Royal Navy, late H.M.S. Jupiter - 1914-15 Star (141980 Blk. H. Langmead, R.N.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (141980 Blk. H. Langmead,R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (141980 Blk. H. Langmead,R.N.) - Russia: Medal for Zeal. Nicholas II type (141980 H. Langmead, Blksh., H.M.S. Jupiter) Note: The Russian medal with impressed naming as issued, and mounted on a St.Anne Ribbon' Harry Langmead was born in Dartmouth, Devon on 9 February 1864. He enlisted into the Royal Navy on 8 September 1887. Rated as Blacksmith?s Crew aboard Indus in April 1888, he was promoted to Blacksmith in October 1889 when on the same vessel. Blacksmith Langmead was pensioned ashore on 6 September 1909 but returned to service during the Great War. He served on Jupiter, August 1914-May 1915 and was subsequently awarded the Russian Medal of Zeal. Blacksmith Langmead was demobilised on 5 February 1919 In January 1915 the Admiralty received a request for assistance from the Russian Government, the latter?s icebreaker used to keep open the passage to Archangel in the White Sea having broken down. In response the Royal Navy sent out the Tyne Guard Ship H.M.S. Jupiter, an old Majestic-class battleship. She departed for Archangel in February 1915, freeing en route a number of vessels stuck in the ice, occasionally by using explosive charges. She, too, sometimes became icebound, but still managed to make a major impression on the problem, improving the safe passage of numerous vessels, many of them laden with highly important war materials, among them the S.S. Thracia. The latter was taken in tow after the use of explosive charges to free her. Throughout these operations it was not unusual for the temperature to fall as low as minus 20 degrees, a hard test indeed on the morale and well being of the Jupiter?s crew. Her mission completed by May 1915, the Tzar expressed his gratitude by the presentation of a variety of Russian Honours and Awards to her crew Sold together with copied Naval service record and some other research The medals professionally court-mounted by Spink. The mounting bar with the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A \'Malaya\' Emergency B.E.M. pair: Staff Sergeant Joseph George Hills, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers late Berkshire Regiment - British Empire Medal (Military). GVI Issue (5334915 S.Sgt Joseph G. Hills, R.E.M.E.) - GSM 1918. GVI second issue with clasp \'Malaya\' (5334915 S.Sgt Joseph G. Hills, R.E.M.E.) The award of the British Empire Medal to Staff Sergeant Joseph George Hills was published in the London Gazette of 13 December 1949, and was an award for services in Malaya - the respective recommendation for the award can be accessesed through The National Archives website search engine The recipients unique Army Number indicates that he first enlisted sometime prior to 1942 into the Berskshire Regiment, and hence would have qualifying service for some un-named Second World War campaign medals Condition: VF

An impressive and scarce campaign and Delhi Durbar Medal group of 8: Sergeant David Lamb late 2nd Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), later Egyptian Police - 1914 Star. With original dated clasp (1635 Cpl. D. Lamb, 2/R. Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1635 Sjt. D. Lamb, R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1635 Sjt. D. Lamb, R. Highrs.) - The 1939-45 Star - The Africa Star. With original '8th Army' clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (1635 L Cpl D Lamb, RH) Important: The recipient is recorded as having been thrice 'Wounded-in-Action' during the Great War Note: The Delhi Durbar Medal 1911 is regimentally impressed in the correct style for awards of this medal to the 2nd Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) The Great War and Commemorative Medal are verified as entitled per the official medal rolls as under; - 1914 Star and clasp: Ref WO 329/2460 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1351 - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911: Ref WO 100/400 David Lamb, son of Charles and Helen Lamb, was a native of Lochee, Dundee, Scotland, where he was born circa 1890. From his regimental number, David enlisted in the British Army in 1909, joining his local regiment, the Black Watch. The 1911 National Census for England and Wales, confirms that David was serving in India in 1911, with 2nd Battalion of the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), which battalion served overseas in British India between 1902-1914. During his service in India, David had the distinction of serving at the great imperial assembelage - the Delhi Durbar - held at Delhi in December 1911 (the only time a ruling British monarch visited British India) and whereat the 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders provided a Guard of Honour at the Durbar ceremonies. At the Durbar 2/Black Watch received new regimental colours from the King Emperor, George V, and silver Durbar medals were issued to 'selected' all-ranks of the regiment, including an award to David Lamb (the medal roll refers) Corporal David Lamb, 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders, first entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 12 October 1914. Clasp confirmed on the respective medal index card. Notes accompanying the medals, show that he was reported to have been 'Wounded-in-Action' on no less than three times during his service in France & Flanders vis; 17 November 1914, 10 December 1914 & 6 February 1915. Reference the 'Dundee Courier' edition of, 9 February 1916, therein is an article pertaining to a 'Loyal Lochee Family' - the Lamb's - that records the death of David's younger brother Private Thomas Lamb, who was Killed-in-Action serving with 2/Black Watch in the Persian Gulf. The article also mentions that Davids father, Charles Lamb resident of 1 Sinclair Street Lochee, Dundee, had three other sons serving in the forces, vis George Lamb (Royal Engineers), Frederick Lamb (Seaforth Highlanders), and Sergeant David Lamb, who by February 1916 was then stated to be serving with 1st Battalion Black Watch David Lamb married Anna Silich (daughter of Joseph & Caroline Silich) in Cairo, Egypt, on 22 March 1919. After taking his discharge from the British Army, David, became a 'Policeman' in Egypt, where he lived and worked in the inter-war years. Shipping registers from this era record David (32) and his wife Anna (31), formerly residing at 3 Sinclair Street, Lochee, Dundee, embarking London on 23 September 1923, on board the P & O vessel 'Mongolia' bound for Port Said, Egypt, the passgener list recording that he was a Policeman whose future place of permanent residence was to be Egypt Provenance: ex Dennis Huxstep Black Watch Collection The medals mounted in the swing-style and presumably as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary silk weave ribbons and the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with some research notes, and copy of Medal Index Card A rare and impressive 'Delhi Durbar' medalists group, including Second World War service Condition: About GVF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre 1940?45) with 'Wound Cross', 'Crossed Anchors' & 'Crossed Sabres' emblems, and 3 x clasps 'Bat de Belgique 1940' 'Manche' & 'Atlantique Nord' Note: The emblems denote; - Wound Cross: Recipient was 'Wounded-in-Action' - Crossed Anchors: Naval service afloat, including service with n Alled Navy (most Belgian sailors who served in the Second World War, served with the British 'Royal Navy' - Crossed Swords: Mobilized service during the 18 day campaign of 1940 The 'Crossed Anchors' and clasps indicate a Belgian sailor who served in Belgium coastal waters, the English Channel and North Atlantic during the Second World War The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting-pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Scarce combination of clasps and emblems Condition:About EF

France: Volunteer Combatant?s Cross (Croix du Combattant Volontaire). 2nd type with dated reverse '1939-1945'. With clasp 'Guerre 1939 - 1945' For Volunteer 'Combat' service during the Second World War With Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and BR (Bronze) hallmarks on reverse. Approximately 34mm dimension The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the traditional French style Sold together with Paris Mint card box, or 'Boite', of issue Condition: EF

India: General Service Medal 1947. With clasp 'Jammu & Kashmir 1947-1948' (100476 Spr. Lachman Chand, Bengal Engr. GP., I.E.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith holding the rank of Sapper while serving with the Bengal Engineer Group, Indian Engineers of the Indian Army The Bengal Engineer Group is one of 3 x Combat Engineer Groups in the Indian Army, and have their regimental centre located at Roorkee Cantonment, Uttarakhand, India Units, and or attached personnel of the Bengal Sappers have served in most - if not all - campaigns and wars fought by the Indian Army since 1947, as reflected by the battle honours bestowed on the Bengal Sappers since 1947 vis; - Jammu and Kashmir 1947?48 - Jammu and Kashmir 1965 - Punjab 1965 - Rajasthan 1965 - East Pakistan 1971 - Jammu and Kashmir 1971 - Sindh 1971 Condition: VF

Lot of 5 x Pairs Universal pattern 'Grenades' (circa 1882-1922) collars badges All badges retaining their original issue loop fittings to reverse which are all fitted with brass cotter pins Condition: VF

United Nations Medal: UNFICYP (United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus 1964-) The United Nations record that the below following member states have contributed military observers& peacekeepers to UNFICYP and have qualified for the medal; - Austria, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, India, Ireland, the Kingdom of Netherlands, Slovenia, Sweden, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the following countries provide civilian policemen: Australia, Austria, Denmark, New Zealand and Sweden Medal riband fitted with intricate hinged pin mounting bar and sold together with companion ribbon bar Condition: EF

'Army Regulations, India, Volume VII: Dress' (Government of India, 1913, modern British reprint by 'Picton Print'). 96pp Hardback Numerous appendices and index A meticulously detailed reference source that is mine of information on the uniforms & insignia of each regiment of the pre 1914 British Indian Army Condition: Excellent

'Box Wallah', Philanthropist & Freeman of the Borough of Bournemouth - an Indian Volunteers campaign & long service group of 4: Captain Harry Barker Norton, V.D., J.P., 23rd (United Provinces) Labour Company, Indian Labour Corps, late 2nd (Presidency) Bat - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt. H. B. Norton) - Interallied Victory Medal (Capt. H. B. Norton) - Indian Vol Decoration. GV (Capt & Paymastr H.B. Norton 2d Bn. Cal Vol. Rfls.) - VFLSM. GV issue (Honorary Captn & Paymr H.B. Norton 2d (Presy) Bn Cal Vol Rifles.) Note: The Volunteer Decoration complete with the original integral top bar, which is attached loosely on the riband of the Volunteer Decoration. Important: The awards of the campaign medals and Indian Volunteer Forces Officers' Decoration verified from the below authorities; - British War & Victory Medals: Ref campaign medal rolls WO 329/2386 - Indian Volunteer Officers Decoration: Published in the Gazette of India issue of 17 May 1913 In addition to his military awards, Captain Norton was honoured in later life as under; - Justice of the Peace (Bournemouth 1931) - Freeman of the Borough of Bournemouth (1938) Harry Barker Norton, son of John Barker and Mary Norton (of Skinner Lane, Leeds) was a native of Leeds, Yorkshire, England, where he was born on 17 July 1867. Harry - like his father before him - became a 'Sanitary Engineer' (Plumber). Harry Norton, when still a young man in his twenties, went overseas to India. In India, Harry resided and worked at Calcutta - then the capital city of British India - where he developed his own business and worked there for 37 years, in which place he made his fortune (at his death in Bournemouth, England, on 18 January 1945, he left an estate valued at over GBP 198,168.00). A long serving member of the 2nd Residency Battalion Calcutta Volunteer Rifles, during the Great War he received a commission in the Indian Army Reserve of Officers and subsequently served overseas on active service in 'France', where he served between 28 April 1917 to 26 May 1918 - the medal roll annotated to show that in civilian life Captain Norton was employed in his own family business 'Norton & Co' of Calcutta. In the 1920's, Harry Norton and his family returned to England, and settled in Bournemouth where he led an active life as a Councillor, Justice of the Peace and not least as a distinguished Philanthropist, donating and gifting considerable amounts of his personal wealth to local good-will projects in particular for the benefit of the aged and disabled. In respect of his philanthropy and service to the community, Harry Norton was honoured with the bestowal of the Freedom of the Borough of Bournemouth. At the time of his death in 1945, Captain Norton was resident at 'The View', 66 Surrey Road, Bournemouth, England The medals professionally mounted in the swing-style, possibly as-worn, the contemporary medal mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

'Far East Soldiering 1936-1945' Archive. Including a group of 4 x campaign medals to a 'Death Railway' survivor & secret FEPOW camp wireless operator: Private William Martin, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - The 1939-45 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Note: The first 3 x medals enumerated in the accompanying 'Certificate of Service' (the first being entered as the 1939-1943 Star as it was originally known). The War Medal only is not entered as it was the last of the standard Second World campaign medals to be instituted and to have a ribbon manufactured and issued issued), returning FEPOW's, like Private Martin who took their final discharge in 1945, only wore the first 3 x ribands on their tunics, as the ribbon for War Medal was not yet issued! Important: Sold together with a unique and rare archive of original ephemera including; - Regular Army 'Certificate of Service' (Army Form B.108) - Soldiers Release Book Class "A" (Army Book X 801) - Soldiers Service and Pay Book (Army Book 64) - Certificate of Transfer to the Army Reserve (Army Form X 202) - Named plastic 'Far East Veterans' Tour Group pin-back ID badge - A large quantity - an estimated 65 +/- x hand-written letters Letters: These - all very legible - letters are all mosrly written to his fiancee (later wife) between circa 1936 (when the regiment went overseas to Singapore), to October 1945 when he returned to UK for discharge) - and are of considerable regimental interest - and importance! Comment: The letters - all adressed to Miss M. Learmonth, 4 Trevelyan Terrace, Hawick, Roxborughshire, Scotland, are all very legible, and surprisingly full of useful contemporary information pertaining to soldiering in pre-war Singapore and Malaya, as well as the prelude to the Pacific War (1939-1941), and the letters he wrote immediately after his liberation, en-route back from the Far East, via, Rangoon ( Burma), Colombo (Ceylon), Bombay (India) etc. The archive presents an important original source for regimental life in the tropics, and life at, Selarang Barracks, Singapore, the letters being packed with names and events, as well as locations of men who served in Singapore with 2/Gordons, how they spent their days, their work, and news about regimental personalities. The letters also include a number of newspaper cuttings. Far too much to list - albeit we are making one exception and are including in this item description, a full copy of a most significant letter pertaining to his years of captivity as a FEPOW. In short, this archiveis a veritable treasure trove for those most interested in British Military History in Singapore and Malaya, 1936-1945, and in particular the regimental history of the Gordon Highlanders - the like of which will likely not be bettered or surpassed for interest. William Martin, the son of John and Jean Martin (in 1942, the parents were living at Birkenhill Cottages, Gartly, Huntly, Aberdeenshire) was a native of Hildon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where he was born 12 February 1917. Wiliam enlsited in the British Army at Aberdeen on 4 June 1935, at the age of 18 years and 3 months. Prior to joining the British Army, he had been employed as a 'Forestry Worker'. After joining-up, William was posted to the regimental depot of his local regiment, the Gordon Highlanders, and subsequent service with 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders. By the time he took his discharge from the British Army on 17 December 1945, William had served a total of 10 years 326 days with 'The Colours', most of which, 8 years and 229 days had been spent in the tropical climates of the Far East, including service in the Malaya Campaign 1941-1942; more thea 3 and half years as a Far East Prisoner of War, and work on the notorious 'Death Railway' in Thailand. Like many of the 'Jocks' in 2/Gordons, while in captivity William was gifted with a resilient spirit of defiance and the will to survive against the odds , in spite of the best efforts of their enemy and captors, the Japanese ,to sap and break their spirt and discipline. In his own words, William considered himself a very lucky man - having dodged numerous death threatening incidents during his service years in the Far East, during both peace and wartime. His first death defying incident occurred on 16 June 1936, at Pelthong, South Johore, Malaya, while attached for a few weeks as a Driver to a Royal Engineer unit. Private Martn was in charge of a van, carrying a 60 gallon water tank, which was involved in a fatal accident. William was not driving at the time, but Lance Corporal James Parker of the Royal Engineers, who was driving at the time was killed in the accident - the vehicle had a mishap after crossing a bridge, and the driver lost control of the vehicle which sprung out of control, and crashed. The incident was reported in 'The Straits Times' of Singapore, and Private Martin mentioned - a copy of the article is included in the archive. Quite apart from his combat service during the Malaya campaign (2/Gordons fought alongside the Australians in Johore) and in the Defence of Singapore, his subsequent death defying incidents as a FEPOW, included surviving; - Two 'Tours' of labour on the 'Death Railway' in Thailand - 28 bouts of malaria, and the debilitating effects of Beri-Beri - 6 months hard labour back in Singapore (for stealing Japanese supplies) - Having kept a 'Wireless Set' while a POW - detection was an instant death sentence - Being buried alive by an American bomb blast while a FEPOW Notwithstanding the above, William never had his spirit broken, and incredibly actually referred to his war services and endurances as a 'Great Experience' William survived the war, and returned home to Scotland to mary his sweetheart Mary Ann Borthwick Pringle Learmonth, of Hawick - the couple being married within weeks of William's return to the United Kingdom William Martin had a very different experience of war compared to most of his comrades in arms. While the majority of British service personnel captured in the Far East, did not receive any formal honour or recognition for their sustained endurance as FEPOW's, nonetheless William Martins was certainly deserving of the title 'Un-sung hero', best exemplified in his own words. Consider the below following FEPOW experiences, he wrote about to his fiancee, from Rangoon, Burma, (but sent from Bombay, India, dated 9 September 1945), while en-route back to the UK after his 3 and half years ordeal as a Far East Prisoner of War; Quote, My Dear Sweetheart, Again I am taking the opportunity to drop you another note before I leave Rangoon. I am in a hospital at present but nothing much wrong with me, just recovering from Malaria as I have had about twenty eight attacks in the last three and a half years. Of course I am not the only one. I have had other troubles as well including Beri Beri that is caused by eating rice and nothing else to go with it. In 1943 I had a pretty rough time pf it as I landed in some trouble with the little yellow men and I cosider myself very lucky to be able to write, by all rights I should have kicked the bucket but I was a bit too tough for them. I was caught near Bangkok outside the wire fence and I was robbing Japanese stores of equipment and selling it to the natives to try and get somemoney and also medical supplies for the sick. I also was in possession of a wireless set but they never actually found me with it so I got away with that but they sentenced me to six months hard labour and believe me I would rather do six years under British rule than get with the yellow skunks again. However, I went back to Singapore to do this sentence and when I finished my sentence they brought me back to work on the railway in Thailand again. I suppose you have heard about it. When I was working there on 29/Nov 1944 I was again unlucky as they had us in the middle of a military objective and our Allies bombed us and I got buried for about an hour until the boysdug me out. I had a few light injuries but again lucky nothing serious but I can tell you Darling I gave up hope of ever seeing you again but I gained my senses about two hours after and was I happy you were my only thoughts and now I think I have nine lives I think I shall succeed in seeing you yet and very soon. I expect to leave here on on the 12/9/45 if I am fit enough but I will let you know everything when I come home as it is impossible to write it all but i've had a great expereince Well Darling you can see I am rather short of paper again but before I close dont forget to tell everyone I am asking for them and hope to celebrate soon. You better get in a stock of beer as I have promised myself a good drink to make up for lost time so cherio just now Darling and do as you always say to me keep smiling you have said so since 1936 (Be Good). Your loving sweetheart All my love xxxxxxxx Bill Unquote. Willam was evidently a master of understatement - and very much a 'Glass Half Full' man considering his particular death defying ordeals as a Far East Prisoner of War Note: The Regimental Museum of the Gordon Highlanders hold at least one idenitifed photograph of Private Martin, and quite possibly others (it was the norm in the inter-war years to photograph and caption every draft intake of recruits when they passed out from training at the regimentl depot(s), in Aberdeen). A thumbnail picture of the recipient is included in the book 'Scattered Under The Sun: The Gordon Highlanders in the Far East 1941-1945 (Stewart Mitchell, 2012) - this latter book being the single best published source on 2/Gordons during the Pacific War The medals mounted in the swing-style suspended form their original silk ribands, and as-worn by the recipient The ephemera is mostly in used fair condition, with chips and creases to letters, and some tears to envelopes, but overall all good contents, and a rare and important archive Condition: The medals VF

'Gross Ordensspange' group of 4: - Iron Cross second class (magnetic centres) With 'K.O.' stamp on supension ring - Brunswick: War Merit Cross - Germany Honour Cross 1914-18 Combattant. With makers marks on reverse - Imperial Germany 'Landwehr' Service Medal 2nd Class Note: The group mounted from contemporary ribands, presumably as worn by the recpient Condition: VF

'Gross Ordensspange' or 'Parade Mount' group of 6: - Iron Cross second class (magnetic centres). With 'K.O.' stamp on supension ring - Imperial Germany 15 Years Long Service Cross - Germany Honour Cross 1914-18 Combattant - Imperial Germany: War Merit Cross for War Aid - Austria: War Service Medal 1914-18 with Swords - Hungary: War Service Medal 1914-18 Condition: GVF

'Jungle Fighter's' post-war era campaign service group of 3: Rifleman Dorje Gurung, 6th Gurkha Rifles - War Medal - General Service Medal 1918. GVI & clasp 'Malaya' (21135214 Rfn Dorje Gurung, 6 GR) - India: Independence Medal 1947 (21135214 Rfn Dorje Gurung GR) Notes with the group indicate that Dorje Gurung who was born in 1927 enlisted into the Indian Army on 9 October 1944, and transferred to the British Army on 1 January 1948. He served in India, Burma, Malaya and Hong Kong prior to taking his final discharge on 10 October 1959 The medals mounted untidily swing style, suspended from contemporary frayed ribbons. The mounting brooch retaining it's pin to reverse, and almost certainly 'as-worn' by the recipient 'In the Hills'. Condition: VF

'Mentioned-in-Despatches' campaign group of 8 to a 'Jock' who 'Dropped Four of the Enemy' at Dargai, North West Frontier of India: Sergeant Major William Rennie, Gordon Highlanders - IGS 1895. 'ROC' 'PF 97-78' 'Tirah 97-98' (2967 Pte W. Rennie 1st Bn Gord: Highrs) - QSA Medal. 'CC' 'Pa' 'Drief' 'Joh' 'Belfast' (2967 Sgt W. Rennie, Gordon Highrs:) - KSA Medal. With 2 x dated S.Africa clasps (2967 Serjt: W. Rennie, Gordon Highrs:) - 1914-15 Star (2967. C.S.Mjr. W. Rennie. Gord.Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2967 W.O.Cl.2. W. Rennie. Gordons.) - Interalled Victory Medal (2967 W.O.Cl.2. W. Rennie. Gordons.) - Military Meritorious Service. GVI 'Ind Imp' legend (2967 Sjt Maj. W. Rennie. Gordons.) - Military LS & GC Medal. EDVII issue (2967 C.Sjt: W. Rennie, Gordon Hdrs) Note: IGS 1895 with customised side carriage clasp attachment between earliest and second clasp - and typical thus. The QSA with re-pinned claw. Both QSA and KSA with clipped lugs on upper clasps. All campaign and long service medals and clasps confirmed in the respective medal rolls (ref WO 100/78 & WO 100/89 for IGS 1895; WO 100/203 for QSA and WO 100/343 for the KSA) and the medal index card for the Great War campaign medals Important: William Rennie received a rare honour - for an 'Other-Rank' - of Mention-in-Despatches for his forward gallantry in the 'Reconnaissance of Dargai' on 18 October 1897, the award being published in the London Gazette of 1 March 1898, as under; Unquote, No 2697, Private W. Rennie, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, who shot down four of the enemy at very close quarters Unquote. A rare award of a 'Mention-in-Despatches' to a Private soldier of this period William Rennie, was a native of Burthol Chappel, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1870. By trade he described himself as a 'Farm Servant' and was 18 years and 3 months of age when he enlisted at Aberdeen, Scotland, on 30 May 1888, for service with the British Army, and his local regiment, the 'Gordon Highlanders'. William subsequently served overseas in Ceylon for 1 years and 19 days between 1890-1891, and then in India for 6 years and 275 days between 1892-1898, during which time he served in the Chitral campaign of 1895, and was again in the thick of the fighting on the North West Frontier of India during the Punjab Frontier and Tirah expeditions of 1897-1898, during which both William and his regiment covered themselves in glory for their forward gallantry at Dargai in October 1897. After returning with 1/Gordons to the United Kingdom in October 1898, William was appointed Lance Corporal on 23 February 1899, and promoted to Corporal on 19 April 1899. He continued to serve with 1/Gordons throughout the duration of the South African War, serving a total of 2 years and 348 days in South Africa between 9 November 1899 to 22 October 1902. While in South Africa, and during the war, William was promoted to Sergeant on 4 January 1902. Shortly after his return to the United Kingdoim he married Helen Wark Watson at Edinburgh, Scotland, in December 1902. Still serving with 1/Gordons, William was on 25 February 1907, further promoted to Colour Sergeant and appointed 'Instructor of Musketery'. On 30 November 1908, he was transferred to the staff of the 4th 'City of Aberdeen' (Territorial Force) Battalion Gordon Highlanders, which battalion he continued to serve with through to 18 December 1916. Evidently a skilled marksman and valuable regimental instructor of musketery, William also passed a course of instruction in 'Care and Inspection of Small Arms and Machine Guns' at Enflield Lock, England, on 16 December 1913. Company Sergeant Major Rennie first entered theatre of war 'France' on 19 February 1915, serving with 1/4th Gordons in France and Flanders for 1 year and 303 days between 19 February 1915 to 18 December 1916, during which his battalion served at the battle of Loos and elsewhere on the Western Front. After return to the United Kingdom in December 1916, Company Sergeant Major Rennie was posted to the 3rd Battalion Gordon Highlanders on 18 December 1916, and then to 42nd Training Reserve Battalion Gordon Highlanders on 12 February 1917. William was promoted Acting Sergeant Major on 13 March 1917 and remained with the 42nd Training Reserve Battalion of his regiment until he took his final discharge from the British Army on 21 January 1918. Sold together with a soft-copy of a superb named group photograph of Sergeants of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders taken at Aldershot in 1908, wherein Colour Sergeant Rennie is shown seated second from the left on the front row, with his Indian and Soputh African War medal up - before him on his right is Pipe-Major George McLennan, widely regarded as the finest Piper to have served with the Gordons. Note this photograph to be sent to the buyer by email attachment Service papers for the recipient are extant and available at The National Archives Condition: Pre 1914 medals polished GF the others about VF and better

'Sterling silver', Royal Mint issue mounting brooch for British Gallantry medals / orders, (D.F.C., A.F.C., G.M., M.B.E. etc) The brooch is marked 'Sterling' on reverse and is complete with original long hinged pin and clasp fittings This type of brooch is an integral fitting issued with many Second World War era British gallantry decorations for example the Distinguished Fkying Cross, Air Force Cross, George Medal, Member of the British Empire etc Condition: EF

'The Frontier Scouts' (C. Chenevix-Trench, Cape, London, 1985). 300pp Hardback With photographs, glossary, appendix & dust-jacket The definitive - and only single volume source - providing a detailed history of the multi-various 'Corps d'elite' Frontier Scouts units The Appendix includes a nominal roll of British Indian Army Officers who are known to have served with the various 'Frontier Scouts' units An excellent reference source, and well peppered with rich anecdotal accounts of 'All-Ranks', British & Indian A great read! Price: 45 GBP

'The Khyber Rifles, From the British Raj to Al Qaeda' (J. Stewart, Sutton, 2005). 224pp Hardback With photographs, index & dust-jacket A modern history of this famous North West Frontier Corps - the 'Wardens of the Marches' - the book covers the units historical origins and all subsequent actions through to the Khyber Rifles present day fights in the 'War Against Terrorism' against Al Queda and Afghanistan Taliban forces Condition: Very Good

1/2 Lothians and Border Horse: A crudely cast Pipers cap badge The badge retaining original two long lugs as reverse fittings Condition: GF

11th (County of London) Battalion The London Regiment (Finsbury Rifles). \'King\'s Crown\', blackened brass cap badge The badge of the type worn in the Great War is in blackened brass Complete with brass slider fitting to reverse Condition: GVF

11th (Prince Albert\'s Own) Hussars. Cap badge. Gilding metal circa 1896-1911 Complete with 3 x copper loop fittings to reverse, as issued Reference: Kipling & King No. 766 (Volume I 'Head-Dress Badges of the British Army' (Kipling & King, 2006 edition)) Condition: About EF

127th Prince of Wales?s Own Baluch Light Infantry : British Officer?s Hall Marked Silver Pouch Belt Plate as worn 1903 - 22. This item of insignia with makers hallmarks for 'Jennens' , Birmingham, 1913 The plate of two part construction. Comprising die struck crowned laurel wreaths with a Kings Crown scroll ?Queen Mary?s Own? enclosing a Bath style cross with central ?127? within a quoit inscribed ?Baluch Light Infantry?, the four arms of the cross festooned with battle honours, at the base of the laurels a scroll ?British East Africa 1897-1899?. The badge and the shaped back plate are hall marked Birmingham 1913 by J & Co., (Jennens), the nuts and washers on the four screw post fasteners are also stamped J & Co., as is the lion passant. The reverse of badge retaining all the four original posts, on which are attached the original screw post nuts (one of latter A/F). A superb looking item of Indian Army regimental insignia Condition: GVF

12th (County of London) Battalion The London Regiment (The Rangers). \'King\'s Crown\', blackened brass cap badge The badge of the type worn in the Great War is in blackened brass Complete with brass slider fitting to reverse Condition: GF

12th (Service) Battalion of York and Lancaster Regiment (The Sheffield Pals): Brass shoulder title The badge complete and retaining the original lug fittings to reverse. Condition: VF

13th Canadian Infantry Battalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada): Officers large bronze collar badge, St.Andrew with subsidiary title '13 Canada'. A fine and distinguished battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force The badge retaining both of the original lugs as reverse fittings Condition: VF

15th (County of London) Battalion The London Regiment (Prince of Wales\'s Own, Civil Service Rifles). \'King\'s Crown\', blackened brass cap badge The badge of the type worn in the Great War is in blackened brass Complete with brass slider fitting to reverse Condition: VF

15th Hussars: Cap badge. Victorian Crown. Bi-metal. Circa 1896-1901 A cast badge in bi-metal, with white metal lion & crown centre, and gilding metal legend, numerals and scroll Complete with 2 x brass loop fittings to reverse, as issued Reference: Kipling & King No. 776 (Volume I \'Head-Dress Badges of the British Army\' (Kipling & King, 2006 edition)) Condition: VF

162 Heavy Battery Forth Heavy Brigade Royal Artillery (T.A.). 'Range Finding' Competition Prize Medal A massive silver (with Edinburgh, Scotland silver hallmarks on reverse of plachet and supsnion bar). The medal planchet measures approx 56mm wide, and 80mm long and 2.5mm thick. With blue silk stiched riband, this fitted with an ornate integral top brooch bar, this retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings to reverse Obverse: The legend '162 Heavy Battery Forth Heavy Brigade Royal Artillery (T.A.)', and in centre the insignia of the Royal Artillery (Kings Crown) and beneath the badge a scroll engraved 'Range Finding' Reverse: A panel engraved with lists of past winners, showing rank, name and year. The winners starting in 1931 and ending in 1938 Note: the item for sale here is the Artillery Medal here described only - the lot does not included the single BWM, which has been added to an illustration for size comparison purposes only Condition: GVF

16th Lancers. Kings Crown bi-metal, Officers silver plated & gilt, collar badge. Circa 1902-1952 16th Queen\'s Own Lancers This Officers insignia complete with both of the original loop fittings on reverse Height: 32mm Width: 44mm The reverse of this badge, with letter \'P\' indented for \'Silver Plated\' An impressive good quality strike Condition: GVF

173rd Battalion (Canadian Highlanders), Canadian Expeditionary Force: Copper glengarry cap badge Complete with two loop fittings on reverse, and as issued The badge with makers marks on reverse for 'Geo Lees & Co' Te 173rd Battalion was raised and mobilized in Hamilton, Ontario, Canadia, in July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed for overseas service, on 14 November 1916, whne it embarked for England undet the command of Lieutenant-Colonel W.H. Bruce. The Battalion was subsequently absorbed by the 2nd Reserve Battalion. The 2nd Reserve Battalion was designated to supply drafts for the 125th and 116th Battalions, CEF. Since 1920, the battalion has had its traditions perpetuated by the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada Condition: GVF

17th / 21st Lancers. Collar badge for \'Other Ranks\'. White metal Complete with single slotted shank reverse fitting, as issued This pattern of; \'Or Glory\' collar badge was worn post 1945 Condition: EF

18 x inches, or 45.72 x cms contemporary watered silk weave medal ribbon for the 1914, or 1914-15 Star \'Trio\' Comprising 6 x inches or 15.24 x cms each of; - 1914 Star ribbon - British War Medal ribbon - Allied Victory Medal ribbon These ribbons are of English inter-war period manufacture from former \'Military Tailors\' stock. These ribbons are unused and uncreased and present a rare opportunity to refurbish cherished medals with a quality ribbon now no longer manufactured IMPORTANT: Only limited stock remain Condition: Very Good

18th (County of London) Battalion The London Regiment (London Irish Rifles). \'King\'s Crown\', blackened brass cap badge The badge of the type worn in the Great War is in blackened brass Complete with brass slider fitting to reverse Condition: VF

1902 Coronation Medal. London County Council Metropolitan Fire Brigade reverse (Joseph Bucknell) Note: Reference 'Medal Year Book 2013' only an estimated 1000 x medals issued to the London Fire Brigade Joseph Bucknell was a native of Wandsworth, England, where he was born circa 1867. The 1891 National Census for England and Wales records him therein as employed as a 'Coachman Groom' and resident with his wife Sarah and 2 x children at the Fire Brigade Station located at Bishopsgate Street, City of London, By the time of the 1901 Census, he was 33 years of age, and is recorded as being employed as a Fireman by the London County Council, and being resident with his wife Sarah, and 6 of their children at the L.C.C. Fire Station located at 39 Redcross Street, Parish of St Giles, City of London. By the time of the 1911 Cenus, Joseph was employed as a 'Night Fireman', residing at 37 Mintern Street, Hoxton, Shoreditch, London with his wife Sarah and 9 x children, of which 8 were the off-spring of Joseph and Sarah Bucknell - another was a nephew. He is recorded as having died sometime in the first quarter of 1936 at Lambeth, Greater London Condition: GVF

1911 Coronation Medal. County and Borough Police reverse (P.C. Walter Fairhead. Gt.Yarmouth Police.) Important: Officially engraved in the serif engraved style associated with this and other county of Norfolk police forces Recipient was a Police Constable serving with the Great Yarmouth Police Walter John Fairhead was a native of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, where he was born circa 1873. He is recorded as being a 'Shoemaker' in the 1891 Census, but by the time of the 1901 Census is shown as already being employed as a Police Constable. Walter is recorded in the 1911 National Census for England and Wales, as being 38 years of age and employed as a Police Constable with the Borough Council. At the time of the Census he was residing with his wife, Emma, at No 12 Swirles Buildings, Middel Market Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Walter died in Norfolk on 2 March 1948, elaving effects of the value of GBP 610 to his widow, Emma A very scarce to medal issue when named to this small borough police force Condition: Toned with couple of tiny edge nicks GVF

1911 Coronation Medal. London Fire Brigade (Fireman A. F. Pearcey.) Note: Reference 'Medal Year Book 2013' only an estimated 1374 x medals issued to the London Fire Brigade Albert Frederick Pearcey was a native of London, England - and a true Cockney - having been born in 'Bow' circa where he was born circa 1881. The 1911 National Census for England and Wales records him therein as being employed as a 'Fireman London Fire Brigade' and resident with his wife Lilly and 2 x children at the Fire Brigade Station, Faraday Road, North Kensington, Londo. He is recorded as having died sometime in the last quarter of 1941 at Brentford, Middlesex Condition: Toned EF

1914 / 1914-1915 Star medal riband. Original inter-wars silk (moire) manufactured ribbon A single length of un-used, un-creased, and un-marked silk medal ribbon. Measures approx 8 x inches (20.32 cms) length Condition: Excellent

1914 Princess Mary's Christmas Fund Box Sold together with original 'Cartridge-Pencil', which formed part of the contents of the box The 'Pencil' uncommonly still retained within the original card insert The box in undamaged condition, with all hinges intact Condition: GVF

1914 Princess Mary's Christmas Fund Box Sold together with original 'New Year Card 1915' insert The box bright in undamaged condition, with all hinges intact Note: Postage may be higher than estimated for overseas destinations Condition: About EF

1914 Star and dated clasp trio of 'name erased' campaign medals Note: The clasp fitted on the 1914 Star riband is a contemporary 'tailors' gilt copy. The medals all skimmed / name erased The medals each fitted with 8 inch lengths of used contemporary silk watered (moire) ribands, as once worn Condition: GVF

1914 Star clasp ?5th Aug - 22nd Nov.1914? An original clasp Condition: VF

1914 Star. No clasp (2469 Pte. T. Walker. 2/R. Scots.) Thomas Walker a pre-1914 regular soldier, is recorded on his Medal index Card as first having entered theatre of war \'France\' on 23 September 1914 - and almost certainly a \'Reservist\' recalled for service with 2nd Battalion Royal Scots. He was not awarded and issued with a dated clasp and roses. He subsequently transferred to the Labour Corps at some point Sold together with a copy of the respective Medal index Card which will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: VF

1914 Star. No clasp (4240 Pte. J. Connolly. R. Dub: Fus.) Important: Private James Connolly 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers is confirmed as 'Killed-in-Action' on 21 May 1915, on which date he was serving with "D" Company 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers Note: Medal verified per the respective campign medal roll of 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers (ref WO 329/2480). He was additionally entitled to the British War Medal and Interallied Victory Medal (ref WO 329/1709) James Connolly, the son of John & Anne Connolly, 3 James's Street, Newbridge, was a native of Newbridge, Co Kildare, Ireland, where he was born circa 1889. The 1901 National Census for Ireland records James (then 12 years of age) as living at home with his parents and 7 x other siblings, on 31 March 1901. A pre-war 'Regular' James had enlisted at Carlow, Ireland, for the Royal Dublin Fusiliers, and service with the British Army.Private James Connolly first entered theatre of war 'France' on 21 September 1914 (his extant Medal Index Card held at The National Archives refer). The body of James was never recovered, and his memory is now perpetuated by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, on the Yypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium, where his name and service details are engraved on Panel 44 & 46 Condition: GVF

1914 Star. No clasp (543 Pte. D. McIntosh, 1/5 R.Highrs.) Important: No 23256 Sergeant David McIntosh, 51st Battalion Machine Gun Corps (infantry) confirmed 'Died of Wounds' on 25 October 1918 Note: 51st Battalion Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) was formed in 1918 from the 4 x Machine Gun Companies (152 -154th) of the famous 51st Highland Division - and were the divisional machine gunners of 51 Highland Division through to the end of the Great War Military Medal: Sergeant McIntosh is confirmed having bene decorated with the award of the Military Medal (154th Machine Gun Company) which award was published in the London Gazette of 12 December 1917. Specifically the recipients service papers are noted to show that the Military Medal was awarded for; Quote; 'Gallantry displayed between 19th. & 21st. Sept., 1917' Unquote. David McIntosh, son of James McIntosh & Mary Ann McIntosh (nee Sharp), was a native of, Montrose, Forfarshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1894 . The 1901 Scotland Census records David, as residing with his mother and 4 x siblings (elder brothers, James McIntosh & William S. McIntosh; & sisters Margaret Crane McIntosh & Jessie Mary McIntosh). On 11 March 1912, described as a 'Labourer' and still living at the family residence located at, 5 Commerce Street, Montrose, Scotland, David attested for the Territorial Force of the British Army, being posted to his local TF battalion, vis 5th (Angus & Forfar) Battalion Black Watch (Territorial Force) The service and supreme sacrifice of James Downie is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, at the Queant Road Cemetery, in France, where the remains of David Mcintosh lie buried in a marked grave. Buriied immediately next to Sergeant McIntosh is another Scottish comrade from the same unit, who was also from Forfarshire, and had similarly enlisted in the same unit of the Territorial Force in 1912 - and coincidentally another 1914 Star & Military Medal recipient - vis No 23061 Sergeant David William Valentine, M.M., 154th Company Machine Gun Corps (later 51st Battalion Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)) , a native of Brechin, Forfar, Scotland, who had like David Mcintosh prior served with 5/Black Watch, and subsequently transferred to the Machine Gun Corps, serving in the very same units, and dying the very next day after David McIntosh. The former comrades in arms - both Military Medalists - now lie together as comrades at rest, in France! The recipients extant service papers (held and accessible at The National Archives) even include an official OHMS Telegram (see attached image), that include the death / casualty details of both of the comrades - showing that David McIntosh had died of wounds from gunshot & shrapnel wounds (GSW) to legs, abdomen and left arm, while David Valentine was killed in action from gunshot & shrapnel wounds (GSW) to back of head , back and left leg Quéant Road Cemetery is a World War I cemetery located between the villages of Buissy and Quéant in the Nord-Pas de Calais region of France. Situated on the north side of the D14 road, about 3 kilometres from Buissy, it contains 2,377 burials and commemorations of Commonwealth soldiers who died circa 1917-1918. The first burials were of soldiers who died in the period from September to November 1918. Following the Armistice the cemetery was enlarged to accommodate over 2,200 burials moved from surrounding battlefields and cemeteries Sold together with some hard-copy research A most poignant and desirable 1914 Star to a decorated Montrose 'Jock' Condition: GVF

1914 Star. No clasp (7695 Pte. J. Searle, R. Dub. Fus.) The recipient landed in France and Flanders with the Royal Dublin Fusiliers on 20 September 1914 His Medal Index Card is notated to show that the recipient was \'Missing\' at some time during the Great War, and that a Mr James Searle claimed the medals of \'Deceased\' on 8 December 1923. Presumably the claimant was the father of the recipient. The claimant residing at Mountrath, Queens County, Ireland Sold with copy Medal Index card Condition: GF

1914 Star. No clasp (7825 Pte. J. Gilhooly, Cam?n. Highrs.) James Gilhooly, a native of Leith, Scotland, was born at Southfield, on 29 March 1889, the son of Patrick Gilhooly of 20 Sandport Street, Leith, Edinburgh, formerly Street, Broxburn, West Lothian, by his wife, Margaret Ann, daughter of Thomas Armstrong Educated at Portobello and was employed for a time as an oilworker prior to enlistment on 25 February 1907. He served in the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders for seven years with the colours and upon discharge was employed as a butler in the Gilmerton District and later at the Kings Arms Hotel, Melrose He was called up in August 1914, at the outbreak of the Great War. He served in France and Flanders with the 1st Battalion Cameron Highlanders, with which unit he entered that theatre of war on 14 August 1914 Initially he was posted as wounded and missing in actiuon following the battle of the Aisne on 14 September 1914. This was later corrected to be recorded as 'Killed-in-Action' on that date. He was 25 years of age Sold together with accompanying research including copy Medal Index Card Condition: GVF

1914 Star. No clasp (8251 Pte. J. Shorthouse, K.O. Sco. Bord.) John Shorthouse, was a native of Bishopbriggs, Lanark, Scotland. His Medal Index Card shows that he first entered theatre of war France & Flanders on 21 September 1914. He is confirmed as being 'Killed-in-Action' on 18 November 1914, while serving with 2nd Battalion Kings Own Scottish Borderers. At the time of his death he was 32 years of age, and he left a widowed wife, Elizabeth H. Shorthouse who resided at 122 Main Street, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow, Scotland Sold together with copied research including Medal Index Card Condition: GVF

1914 Star. No clasp (9066 Pte. G. Smith, 1/Wilts. R.) George Henry Smith, a native of Fosbury, Berskshire, England, enlisted for the British Army at Devizes, Wiltshire. He first entered theatre of war France & Flanders on 14 August 1914. He was \'Killed-in-Action\' on 27 October 1914, while serving with \'\'B\'\' Coy, 1st Battalion Wiltshire Regiment. At the time of his death he was just 19 years of age. He was the son of Herbert and Anna Elizabeth Smith2, who resided at Weir Cottages, Old Burghclere, Newbury, Berkshire. Sold together with copied research including Medal Index Card Condition: GVF

1914 Star. No clasp (9193 Pte. A. Brooks. 2/R. Scots.) Important: Private Andrew Brooks, 1st/4th Battalion Royal Scots, is confirmed as having \'Died-of-Wounds\' in Palestine on 13 November, 1917 - his remains being interred at Gaza War Cemetery Andrew Brooks a native of Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, was aged 19 years and 1 month when he enlisted for service with the British Army and a career with his home-town regiment the Royal Scots, at Edinburgh on 2 March 1905. At the his time of enlistment he declared his occupation to have been \'Town Labourer\'. After training his was posted to 1st Battalion Royal Scots, and with them served overseas on Garrison Duty in India, between 16 February 1907 - 30 January 1913. He embarked for return to the United Kingdom on 31 January 1913, and for transfer the Army Reserve effective February 1913. On the outbreak of the Great War, Andrew was recalled from the reserve being mobilized at Glencorse on 5 August 1914, and posted to the 2nd Battalion Royal Scots on 7 August 1914. On 11 August he landed in theatre of war \'France\' and remained there until 19 June 1916. On subsequent posting to 1/4 Royal Scots he served overseas in Palestine with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force, where he \'Died-of-Wounds\' received in action on 13 November 1917. In total Andrew Brooks served a total of 12 years and 257 days - and was evidently considered a very good soldier, as his military conduct had earlier been described as \'Exemplary\'. In his will and testament he left his belongings to his fiancee Miss A. Cunningham, 2 Dunbar Close, 137, Canongate, Edinburgh The Medal Index Card shows that no dated clasp or roses were issued to the next of kin of Private Brooks Note: The service papers for Andrew Brooks are extant at The National Archives, Kew, London Sold together with a copy of the respective Medal index Card which will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: VF

1914 Star. No clasp (963 Pte. A. Luker. 1/North?d Fus.) Important: Private Alfred Luker 1st Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers was ?Killed-in-Action? 9 September 1914 Note: Entitlement to 1914 Star, and the issue of a dated clasp, confirmed on respective Medal Index Card (Reference The National Archives) Alfred Luker, the son of Alfred Luker of 7 Ebenezer Terrace, Wymondham, Norfolk, England, was a native of Chiswick. Middlesex. England, where he was born circa 1887. Alfred had enlisted for the British Army, and service with the 1st Battalion Northmberland Fusiliers, before 1908. Prior to the Great War, Alfred had already experienced overseas campaign service with 1/Northumberland Fusiliers, having qualified for the Indian General Service Medal 1908, with clasp ?North West Frontier 1908?. In 1914, Alfred entered theatre of war ?France? on 13 August 1914, and was killed-in-action the following month on 9 September 1914. Alfred?s sacrifice is commemorated at the La Ferte-sous-Jouarre CWGC memorial, France Condition: VF

1914 Star. No clasp (970 Pte. P. Forsky. 1.Gord: Highrs) Wounded-in-Action: Private Gilbert Gordon, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, is confirmed \'Wounded-in-Action, by \'Bullet Wound\' to right hand, near Lille, France, 16 October 1914 (recipients extant service papers held at The National Archives & accessible at the National Archives Refer). Such was the severity of the wound that the middle finger of the right hand had to be amputated, and the right hand was described by the medical officer as \'The hand is almost useless....\' Naturalized American: Gilbert Mitchell Gordon, migrated to North America in 1921 (he had a brother resident in USA). Firstly arriving in Canada, he next journeyed to the United States where in 1922 he became a naturalized America Note: Although the recipient was entitled to a clasp & roses for the 1914 Star- he never subsequently claimed the clasp & roses, and hence no dated clasp or roses were ever issued to him Medals Verification: The recipient was entitled to three x campaign medals together with a Silver Wound Badge for his Great War service per the respective medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders, as under: - 1914 Star: Reference WO 329/2475 (wrongly shows entered theatre of war \'France\', 7 October 1914 - service papers show correct date 29 September 1914) - British War Medal. Silver issue: Reference WO 329/1652 - Interallied Victory Medal: Reference WO 329/1652 - Silver War Badge: Reference WO 320/3061. Badge No. 14556. Enlisted 14 June 1911. Discharge 26 March 1915, due to \'Wounds\' Gilbert Mitchell Gordon, the second son of Alexander Gordon (Shoemaker) & Helen Gordon, was a native of Aberlour, Banffshire, Scotland, where he was born, in 1893. The 1901 National Census for Scotland, records the Gordon family residing in Aberlour, Banffshire, where Gilbert lived with his parents and 5 x siblings, comprising, 2 x sisters (Mary Gordon & Maggie Gordon), and 3 x brothers (John Gordon, James Gordon & George Gordon). Gilbert was described as being 18 years and 1 month of age, and having been prior employed as a \'Farm Servant\' when he enlisted in the British Army, at, Aberdeen, Scotland, on, 14 June 1911. He was sent to the Regimental Depot of his local regiment, the Gordon Highlanders, located at Castle Hill Barracks, Aberdeen, from where after completion of his basic training, he was posted to the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders. Gilbert first entered theatre of war \'France & Flanders\' on, 29 September 1914. The draft Gilbert landed in France with was immediately sent into action, and he is recorded being \'Wounded-in-Action\', near Lille, France, 16 October 1914. Such was the severity of the \'Bullet Wound\' received, that he had to have the middle finger of his right hand amputated, with the right hand rendered thereafter as \'Almost Useless\'. As a consequence of his debilitating wound, Gilbert was discharged from the British Army on, 26 March 1915, described as \'No longer physically fit for war service.\' During the Great War, Gilbert had served with the British Expeditionary Force in France, between 29 September to 28 October 1914 = 30 days! Following the end of the Great War, Gilbert decided to migrate to North America, where his older brother, John Gordon, had already migrated some years previously. Gilbert settled in the state of Maine, where in 1942, he was living at, Andover, Essex County, Maine. He is reported to have died sometime in 1966 Sold together with some hard-copy photocopied research Condition: About EF

1914 Star. No clasp (970 Pte. P. Forsky. 1.Gord: Highrs) Important: A unique recorded surname amongst Great War soldiers of the British Army - sometimes referred to as \'Forisky\' (sic). Prisoner-of-War: Private Peter Forsky, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders is confirmed captured and interred as a Prisoner-of-War, at \'La Basse\' on, 27 October 1914 (IRRC records refer), and subsequently held at POW Camp located at Hameln, Germany. This was an an \'Other Ranls\' POW Camp or \'Mannschaftslager\', within X Army Corps district in, Hannover, Germany - Hameln camp being located 2 km (1 mi) from Hameln, and the parent camp of many \'Work Camps\' in the district. Peter\'s extant International Red Cross POW Records show that he was born at Bathgate, Scotland on, 26 October 1892, and that his next of kin was a brother residing in Bathgate. On his return to Scotland, the Edinburgh Electoral Roll for 1919, records \'Lance-Corporal P. Forsky, residing at, 41 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, Scotland. By 1921 Peter had relocated to Glasgow, where he is recorded on the electoral roll there as living at, 15 Firhill Street, Glasgow Lance Corporal Peter Forsky, is recorded having been repatriated from internment as a Prisoner-of-War per the release announcement published in the \'Weekly Casualty List (War Office & Air Ministry) issue of 18 February 1919 - which shows that his native place of residence was \'Bathgate\' (West Lothian, Scotland) Note: Although the recipient was entitled to a clasp & roses for the 1914 Star -he never subsequently claimed the clasp & roses, and hence no dated clasp or roses were ever issued to him Medals Verification: The recipient was entitled to three x campaign medals for his Great War service per the respective medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders, as under: - 1914 Star: Reference WO 329/2475 (shows first entered theatre of war \'France & Flanders\', on, 28 August 1914 - British War Medal. Silver issue: Reference WO 329/1652 - Interallied Victory Medal: Reference WO 329/1652 Peter Forsky (sic), fifth son of Peter Forisky (General Labourer) & Mary Forisky, was a native of Bathgate, Linlithgowshire, Scotland, where he was born on, 26 October 1892. The 1901 National Census for Scotland, records the \'Forisky\' family residing at, 4 North Street, Bathgate. Linlithgowshire, at which time Peter was living with his parents, and four older sibling brothers, vide, James, Charles, Manus & James (other occupants included 3 x \'Visitors\' and one boarder). Peter\'s unique regimental number \'970\' indicates that he enlisted in the British Army sometime during 1912, at which time he would have been 19 years old when he was posted to the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders. He entered theatre of war \'France & Flanders\' on, 28 August 1914. He was captured by the enemy at \'La Bassee\' on 26/27 October 1914 Sold together with some hard-copy photocopied research Condition: GVF

1914 Star. No clasp (Bearer. Fazal Karim. 107/Pionrs.) The recipient was an Indian attested non-combatant follower serving as a Bearer (Servant) while attached to the 107th Pioneers, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army The 107th Pioneers disembarked at Marseilles, France, on 26 September 1914, and served in France and Flanders with 3rd (Sirhind) Brigade, 3rd Indian Division - one of two Indian Divisions of the British Indian Army that together comprised the Indian Corps that served in France & Flanders 1914-1915 The 107th Pioneers had it's origins in 1788 with the raising of the 4th Battalion of Bombay Sepoys - in 1903, the descendent unit was restyled 10th Pioneers. As an infantry battalion of the Bombay Presidency Army, the 107th Pioneers, held the below following pre 1914 battle honours; - Mysore - Seedaseer - Seringapatam - Beni Boo Ali - Burma 1885-87 Condition: About VF

1914 Star. No clasp (No 4777 Sepoy Lahrasab Khan, 59/Rfls) The 59th Scinde Rifles were in the thick of the fighting with the Indian Corps in 1914, as evinced by a Scottish officer of the regiment - Lieutenant William Arthur McCrae Bruce, 59th Scinde Rifles (Frontier Force), Indian Army - earning a posthumous Victoria Cross for his gallantry at Givenchy, in October 1914. Lieutenant Bruce subsequently died of his wounds in December 1914 Sold together with long length of contemporary watered silk weave 'moire' ribbon Condition: VF

1914 Star. No clasp (No 600 Havr. Abdul Karim, 5 M.B.R.G.A.) Scarce found named to an Indian N.C.O. serving with a 'British' Mountain Battery of the Army in India - and the 5th Mountian Battery designation only ever shown impressed on stars when awarded to Indian troops. Awarded for service in France & Flanders, where the unit served from December 1914 Condition: VF

1914 Star. No clasp (No 924 L.Nk Miran Baz, 11 / Mule Corps) Condition: GVF

1914 Star. No clasp (No. 1071 Dvr. Waris, 2/Mule Corps.) Recipient was a Driver serving with the 2nd Mule Corps of the Indian Army Condition: VF

1914 Star. No clasp (No. 1291 Sepoy Shahajade Khan, 108/Infy.) The recipient was an Indian soldier serving as a Sepoy (Private) with 108th Infantry, of the Indian Army Important: 108th Infatry, did not deploy or serve as a regiment in Belgium or France at any time during 1914, or subsequently. The regiment remained in India during 1914, and provided drafts for attachment to other Indian Army infantry regiments of the Indian Corps serving in Belgium and France 1914-1915 During the Great War 108th Infantry deployed overseas to Aden Colony where it served with the Aden Field Force, circa 1914-1916, and later saw service in Muscat and Mesopotamia A rare to regiment medal Condition: GVF

1914 Star. No clasp (No. 3386 Nk. Ghazi Khan, 1/129/Baluchis) Important: The 1st Battalion 129th Baluchistan Infantry was the very first Indian Army infantry regiment to enter combat against the German Army in 1914 Note: As part of the Indian Corps in Belgium and France, 1914-1915, the regiment was conspicuous for it's collective gallantry during the early battles of 1914. It was during the fighting at Gheluvelt in the Hollebeke region of Belgium, on 31 October 1914, that a Sepoy of the 129th Baluchis, No 4050 Sepoy Khudad Khan, became the first Indian soldier to be decorated with the award of Victoria Cross for his extraordinary heroism A most sought after and desirable 'Indian Corps' medal One bayonet hilt knocked Condition: VF

1914 Star. No clasp (No. 822 Sowar Diwan Ali, 22 Cavy.) The recipient was an Indian soldier serving as a Sowar (Trooper) with 22nd Sam Browne's Cavalry (Frontier Force), a mounted regiment of the Indian Army Important: 22nd Cavalry, did not deploy or serve as a regiment in Belgium or France at any time during 1914, or subsequnely. The regiment remained in India during 1914, and provided drafts for attachment to other cavalry regiments of the Indian Corps serving in Belgiam and France 1914-1915 22nd Cavalry deployed overseas to Mesopotamia in 1916, and remained in that theatre of operations through to 1920 A rare to regiment medal Condition: VF

1914 Star. No clasp (No.3820 L.Nk. Jite Gurung, 2/8/Gurkha Rfls.) Killed-in-Action: Rifleman Jite Gurung 2nd Battalion 8th Gurkha Rifles confirmed Killed-in-Action, at the Battle of Festubert, France, 30 October 1914 Festubert: 2/8 GR had barely been in France two weeks (they had disembarked at Marseilles on 14 October 1914), when they took their position in the 'Front-Line' at the Festubert on 29 October 1914, the eve preceding their bloody baptism of fire in the Great War. In their first - of what would become many battles against 'The Huns' - the 2/8 Gurkha Rifles suffered the below following casualties at Festubert on 30 October 1914: - British Officers: x 9 - Gurkha Officers: x 5 - Gurkha Other Ranks: x 214 Jite Gurung, son of Lalsing Gurung, was a native of Arthar, Nawakot, Satung, Nepal, who held the appointmentof 'Lance-Naik' (Lance-Corporal) while serving with 2nd Battalion 8th Gurkha Rifles, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army The life, service and supreme sacrifice of Jite Gurug, is perpetuated in posterity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, where he is commemorated on one of the memorial panels of the CWGC 'Neuve Chapelle' Indian Memorial, located on the outskirts of the commune of Neuve-Chapelle, in the département of Pas-de-Calais. The memorial commemorates some 4,742 Indian soldiers with no known grave, who fell in battle while fighting for the British Indian Army in the First World War. The location of the memorial was chosen because of the participation by Indian troops at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle During their service in Belgium & France 1914-15, the 2nd Battalion 8th Gurkha Rifles incurred terrible casualties (Killed, Died, Wounded & Missing), that the regimental history (Huxford) estimated as: - British Officers: x 40 - Gurkha Officers: x 27 - Gurkha Other Ranks: x 1356 In spite of the high casualty rate incurred by the infantry units of the Indian Corps,in 1914, and in particular amongst the Gurkha battalions, extremely few 1914 Stars named to Gurkhas are known to be in private collections or seen on the market, and hence all can be considered extremely scarce, if not rare Condition: About VF

1914 Star. No clasp (R.M.A. 3517 Gunner. A. Miller. R.M. Brigade.) Medal(s) and clasp verification: Gunner Alexander Miller of the Royal Marine Artillery was a long serving member of the Royal Marine Artillery, who throughout his long career earned all 4 x medals per the Naval campaign medal rolls as cited below: - East & West Africa Medal & clasp \'Benin 1894\': ADM 171/46 served as Acting Bombardier R.M.A., H.M.S. Philomel - 1914 Star. No clasp: ADM 171/170 - British War Medal. Silver issue: ADM 171/170 - Interallied Victory Medal: ADM 171/170 Sold together with a hard-copy photocopied set of the recipients extant \'Service Sheet\' held and accessible at The National Archives Alexander Miller, was a native of London, Middlesex, England, where he was born in July 1867. By \'Trade\' declared himself to have been a \'Rivetter\' prior to enlisting in the Royal Marine Artillery on, 15 November 1887, on which date he held the rank of Private. Alex served with the Royal Marine Artillery through to, 14 November 1905 when he was discharged and transferred to the Royal Fleet Reserve. Gunner Charles Miller was mobilized in August 1914, and subsequently served with the Royal Marine Artillery, Howitzer Brigade, serving ashore in theatre of war \'France & Flanders\' While serving as an Acting Bombardier aboard H.M.S. Philomel, he was landed ashore, at Brass River, Gambia, his service sheet recording that between September & October 1894, he: Quote, Served in operations against Nanna Chief of Benin. Landed at Brohemie, during attack and capture Unquote. His service sheet later in 1914, shows he served ashore in 1914: Quote, 21 to 31st Aug 1914 at Ostend / 7 to 12 Oct 1914 at Dunkirk Unquote Condition: About EF

1914 Star. No clasp (Specimen. 68-Gen. No-3653) A Royal Mint struck officially impressed 'Specimen' medal prepared for the War Office Note: See our lisitings of Great War medals for other examples of scarce seen official specimen medals Condition: With original lustre EF

1914 Star. No clasp (T-26032 Dvr: B. Higson. A.S.C.) Note: Driver Higson served with No 3 Company 7th Divisional Train, Army Service Corps (Medal Index Card refers) Important: Medal verified as entitled per the respective Great War campaign medal rolls of the Army Service corps - 1914 Star. No clasp (ref WO 329/2485) In addition to the 1914 Star. Driver Higson was further awarded a British War & Interallied Victory Medal pair (ref WO 329/2009) On enlistment on the Army Service Corps, Benjamin was posted to the 'Transport Branch' of the Corps (denoted by the prefix T in his regimental number). Benjamin first entered theatre of war 'France' on 5 October 1914, and his unit served under Higher Formation, 7th Infantry Division, of the British Army. Driver Benjamin Higson, survived the Great War and took his final discharge from the British Army on 1 January 1920 Condition: GVF

1914 Star. No clasp (W. Brightwell. Amer: Amb: Hosp:) Important: Medal entitlement confirmed on the respective extant Medal Index Card(s) wherein Orderley William Brightwell an 'Orderly' serving with the American Ambulance Hospital is confirmed as having qualified for the 1914 Star, and having submitted a claim for the medal on 4 December 1918 Note: Only an estimated 112 x 1914 Stars awarded to all ranks of the American Ambulance Hospital There is no indication on his Medal Index Card(s), that he was ever issued or claimed the British War and Interallied Victory Medals William Brightwell has 2 x forwarding addresses on the reverse of his Medal Index Card(s), viz 147 Kensington, Liverpool and 18 Ainger Road, Primrose Hill, London William John Cecil Brightwell was a native of St.Pancras, London, England, where he was born on 31 October 1891. The 1911 National Census for England and Wales records him as then residing with his parents and brother at the family residence at 18 Ainger Road, Primrose Hill, London, his occupation cited as 'Bank Clerk'. William Brightwell is reported to have died in Oxford, England, sometime in the last quarter of 1981 Reference the Journal of the Orders and Research Society, Volume 19 Spring 1980 Journal 1978, for an illustrated article by the late Hal Giblin writing about this particualr medal and awards of the 1914 Star to the American Ambulance Hospital Of the 112 x 1914 Stars to this unit, 87 x medals were to females and 25 awarded to males. The 14 x orderlies, including William Brightwell, were all male An extremely rare unit to find this medal to on the market Condition: EF

1914 Star. No clasp but riband fitted with original silver \'Rosette\' (10406 L.Cpl. A. Thompson. 1/Gord:Highrs) Important: The recipient is confirmed as having been captured and made Prisoner-of-War in 1914 (the respective Medal Index Card refers) Lance Corporal Alexander Thompson of 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders is confirmed as having entered theatre of war \'France and Flanders\' on 13 August 1914 Condition: GVF

1914 Star. The riband fitted with clasp '5th Aug-22nd Nov, 1914' (T1-675, Dvr R.W. Todd, A.S.C.) Note: The clasp is a contemporary tailors copy, with slider fittment to reverse of clasp Richard W. Todd is confirmed from his Medal Index Card as having first entered a theatre of war 'France' on 16 August 1914, where he was serving with Headquarters 3rd Division, Army Service Corps A soft copy of the respective Medal index Card will be forwarded to the buyer Condition: GVF

1914 Star. With a contemporary taliors copy dated clasp (8012 Pte. A. T. Byrne, 2/Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) Arthur Thomas Byrne, a native of Southwark, Surrey, enlisted for the British Army at Folkestone, Kent. He first entered theatre of war France & Flanders on 14 August 1914. He is confirmed as being \'Killed-in-Action\' 8 September 1915 while serving with 2nd Battalion Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry. At the time of his death he was 27 years of age and his next of kin were his parents Thomas and Elizabeth Byrne who resided at 56 Marshall Street, Folkestone, Kent Sold together with copied research including Medal Index Card Condition: GF

1914 Star. With contemporary tailors dated clasp (6665 Pte W. Sommerville, 2/R Sc Fus.) Killed-in-Action: Private William Sommerville, 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers, was killed-in-action on 22 October 1914, during the First Battle of Ypres, in the phase of the action fought in defence of the Belgian town of Langemarck, Medal Verification: The medal verified per the respective 1914 Star Medal Roll of 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers (ref WO 329/2442), wherein it is shown that the recipient first disembarked in theatre of war France on 6 October 1914. In addition William was also awarded the British War & Interallied Victory Medals (Ref WO 329/990). Although entitled to a dated clasp to the 1914 Star, there is no record or evidence that a dated clasp and roses was ever issued to, or claimed by his next of kin William Sommerville son of James Sommerville (Coal Miner Hewer) & Mary D. Sommerville, was a native of, Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1892. William came from a large family, that included at least 7 x siblings who were still living in 1914, comprising 1 x sister, Bella Sommerville, & 6 x brothers, viz; Peter, James, John, George, Charles & Henry - the latter 2 brothers also served in the British Army in 1914, in the Cameron Highlanders (No 5542) & Highland Light Infantry (No 8645 who was Killed-in-Action in 1916) respectively. William Sommerville enlisted in the British Army sometime prior to 1914. At the start of the Great War 2/RSF was stationed overseas in Gibraltar, returning to the United Kingdom in September 1914. William Sommerville together with the rest of his battalion first entered theatre of war 'Belgium' when they disembarked at Zeebrugge on 6 October 1914, as part of higher formation 7th Infantry Division of the British Expeditionary Force. Barely 16 x days in theatre, Private Sommerville was Killed-in-Action on 22 October 1914 during the battle of Langemarck. At the time of his death in 1914, William's widowed mother was residing at, 73, Glebe St., Bellshill, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star Un-named, as-struck Condition: About EF

1914-15 Star An original un-named (not erased) example Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star Un-named Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (3318 Sepoy Chanan Singh, 53/Sikhs F.F.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith serving as a Sepoy (Private) with 53rd Sikhs (Frontier Force), a regiment of the Indian Army Important: During the Great War 53rd Sikhs saw extensive overseas service. The regiment served firstly in Egypt, from November 1914, where it deployed and fought in defence of the Suez Canal. In 1915, it deployed to Aden Colony, for service with the Aden Field Force. The regiment next served in Mesopotmaia, and ended the Great War serving in Palestine with the Egyptian Field Force In 1922, the regiment was restyled as 3rd Battalion (Sikhs), 12th Frontier Force Regiment Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (10620 L.Cpl. S. W. Pope. Shrops:L.I.) Killed-in-Action \'First Day Battle of Loos\': Lance-Corporal Sidney William Pope, 5th Battalion King\'s Own Shropshire Light Infantry is confirmed being \'Killed-in-Action\' at Loos, France, on, 25 September 1915 Although his body was never recovered and interred from the battlefield , the life & supreme self sacrifice of Private William Orr, is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on a memorial panel at the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial in Belgium Medal verification: Lance-Corporal\'s entitlement to the 1914-15 Star (and the companion British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medal) is confirmed per the respective medal rolls of the King\'s Own Shropshire Light Infantry cited below: - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2764 (shown having entered theatre of war France on 22 May 1915) - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/1471 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/1471 Sidney William Pope was born at Minsterley, Salop and enlisted at Shrewsbury with the King\'s Shropshire Light Infantry, being posted to the 5th Battalion. Entering the war on 22 May 1915 this unit was part of the build up of troops prior to the Battle of Loos starting in late September 1915. They went into action early in the morning of the first day on 25 September 1915. Despite heavy fire the Battalion reached its objectives however those on their flanks were held up by stiff resistance leaving the 5th isolated. Soon this position became untenable and they were forced to withdraw with heavy losses including Pope who was one of the 41 Other Ranks killed in the fighting at Loos on, 25 September 1915 Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star (1193 Pte Yuda 2/K A R) Important: Medal entitlement confirmed per the respective medal roll (ref WO 329/2938) compiled and signed at Zomba, Nyasaland on 31 August 1920. The roll records that Private Yuda first entered a theatre of war 'British East Africa' on 15 August 1915 while serving with 1st Battalion King's African Rifles, and was later transferred to 2nd Battalion King's African Rifles. The medal was despatched to him on 29 June 1923. By the time the medal roll was compiled, the recipient is noted as having been discharged as medically unfit The recipient is recorded as having latterly served with 1st Battalion 2nd King's African Rifles Condition:VF

1914-15 Star (119485 Pnr. W. Davis, R.E.) No. 119485 Pioneer William Davis, Royal Engineers, entered theatre of war \'France\' on, 25 September 1915, and subsequently transferred to the Royal Flying Corps and later as No. 143014 to the Royal Air Force Medal(s) verification: Prior to the Great War, William Davis had prior served with the Hampshire Regiment on active service in Burma Pioneer William Davis is confirmed as being awarded the 1914-15 Star together with British War Medal (silver issue) and Interallied Victory Medal per below cited medal rolls: - India General Service Medal 1854 with clasp \'Burma 1885-7 & Burma 1887-9: WO 100/70 & WO 10073 - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2927. Shows first disembarked France with Royal Engineers 25.9.15 - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/2135. Shown discharged unfit 8.1.19 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/2135. Shown discharged unfit 8.1.19 The recipients Army service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives William Davis, son of William Davis, was a native of Northwood, West Cowes, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, where he was born on 14 July 1862. By trade a \'Labourer\', William first enlisted in the British Army at Southampton, England, on, 1 March 1883, on which date he was posted to his local infantry regiment, the Hampshire Regiment, at Winchester, his regimental number being No. 766. After completion of his basic training William served overseas in India and Burma between 18 September 1883 to 1 January 1892 (8 years 106 days n the East Indies). William served 12 years, and took his discharge on 29 February 1895. During the Great War, William volunteered, for military service, and lied about his age, claiming to be only 46 years of age, and having been prior employed as a \'Fireman\'. He enlisted at London on 14 September 1915, and was n that date posted to the Royal Engineers. He subsequently served overseas in France with the British Expeditionary Force, between, 24 September 1915 (he disembarked in France on 25/09/15) and 3 September 1917. Shortly after returning to the United Kingdom, William Davis was transferred to the Royal Flying Corps on, 2 February 1918, and later re-mustered with the Royal Air Force on, 1 April 1918 Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star (1215 Pte Duwa 2/K A R) Important: Medal entitlement confirmed per the respective medal roll (ref WO 329/2938) compiled and signed at Zomba, Nyasaland on 31 August 1920. The roll records that Private Duwa first entered a theatre of war 'British East Africa' on 15 August 1915 while serving with 1st Battalion King's African Rifles, and was later transferred to 2nd Battalion King's African Rifles. The medal was despatched to him on 27 September 1923. By the time the medal roll was compiled, the recipient is noted as having been discharged on reduction of the regimental establishment The recipient is recorded as having latterly serving with 2nd Battalion 2nd King's African Rifles Condition: Polished obverse about GF

1914-15 Star (12415 Cpl. C. P. Lowe. Linc: R.) Killed-in-Action: Lance-Sergeant Claude Philip Lowe, 7th (Service) Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment, is confirmed having been \'Killed-in-Action\', on, 30 December 1915, in France, while serving with the British Expeditionary Force Claude was \'Killed-in-Action\' while serving with his battalion on the Ypres Salient in Flanders, Belgium The memory and supreme self-sacrifice of Lance-Sergeant Claude Philip Lowe, is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on a panel located at the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, located in Belgium Medals verification: The recipient is confirmed entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the further companion campaign medal vis, British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medal per the respective medal rolls of the Lincolnshire Regimen cited below: - 1914-15 Star: WO 100/2647 - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/855 (rank shown as Lance Sergeant) - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/855 (rank shown as Lance Sergeant) Courtesy to the Nottinghamshire County Council, we are proving biographical details drawn mostly from their website: Claude Phillip Lowe was born in 1893 the son of Alexander Lowe a plate layer’s clerk and Jesse May Lowe (née Sayer ) of 4 Alma Terrace, Sherwood Rise Nottingham. His father was born in 1862 in Nottingham his mother in 1872 at Norwich. Married 26th October 1892 at St John the Evangelist Church, in Leeds. They had a further son Alexander Charles born 1897 in Nottingham. Claude’s father died on 12th May 1904 at Radcliffe on Trent whilst his mother died on 3rd January 1911 in Nottingham Claude married Ethel May Holland in 1911 at Nottingham and they lived at 56 Trueman Street, Nottingham. They had two children Alexander Bernard Lowe born 1911 Nottingham and Jessie May b.1913 Nottingham. In 1911 they lived at 27 Talbot Street, Nottingham a boarding house run by William and Fanny Rippington. Claude\'s effects of £6,286 16/9d - a considerable estate for the period - were left to his wife Ethel May (Probate with will at Nottingham in 1916 Claude Philip Lowe is recorded as having enlisted in the British Army at, Sutton-on-Sea in Lincolnshire, England, prior to which he had been residing in Brighton, Sussex. England The recipient\'s son\'s medals - a senior Warrant Officer of the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment - are offered separately on the website Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (1252 Pte Matengula 2/K A R) Important: Medal entitlement confirmed per the respective medal roll (ref WO 329/2938) compiled and signed at Zomba, Nyasaland on 31 August 1920. The roll records that Private Matengula first entered a theatre of war 'British East Africa' on 15 August 1915 while serving with 1st Battalion King's African Rifles, and was later transferred to 2nd Battalion King's African Rifles. The medal was despatched to him at Tabora, Tanganyika, on 29 August 1923 The recipient is recorded as having latterly serving with 2nd Battalion 2nd King's African Rifles Condition:VF

1914-15 Star (13717 Pte. J. Downie, R.Scots.) Important: Private James Downie 12th Battalion Royal Scots confirmed 'Killed-in-Action' on, 16 July 1916, during the attempt to capture the village of 'Longueval - Deville Wood', during the 'Somme Offensive' Battle of the Somme: No less then 9 x battalions of the Royal Scots participated during the British Somme Offensive, 1 July to 1 November 1916, viz 2nd (Regular), 8th (TF), 9th (Highlanders) (TF), 11th and 12th (K1), 13th (K2) and 15th, 16th and 17th (K3/K4) 12th (Service) Battalion Royal Scots, was raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, August 1914, as part of Kitchener’s first army of wartime volunteers (K1). 12/RS landed in France, 9-12 February 1915 as part of 27 Brigade, a constituent formation of 9 (Scottish) Division. 12/RS experienced their first trench duty on the 'Western Front' in the area of Festubert in early, July 1915, and foughgt in it's first major offensive, at the Battle of Loos, 25-28 September 1915. In July 1916, during the Somme Offensive, the major involvement by 12/RS was the attempt to capture the village of Longueval - adjacent to 'Delville Wood', during the start of the second phase, of the offensive. The action at Longueval lasted 14-17 July. During the fighting at Longueval, 12/Royal Scots lost their Commanding Officer on the opening day, and by the time of being relieved on 17 July, the battalion had suffered estimated casualties comprising; 13 Officers and 303 x 'Other Ranks' - including Private Downie - who had been killed, died of wounds, wounded and missing, during four days of fighting James Downie, son of Downie, was a native of, Crossgates, Fifeshire, Scotland. Thiepval Memorial: The service and supreme sacrifice of James Downie is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwelath War Graves Commission, where his details are enshrined upon the Thiepval Memorial that commemorates the fallen who died during the Somme Offensive, and whose bodies were never recovered from the field of battle. The Thiepval Memorial. located near the village of Thiepval, Picardy, France, is the war memorial to 72,337 missing British and South African servicemen who died in the Battles of the Somme of the First World War between 1915 and 1918, and whose bodies were never recovered from the battlefield(s) Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star (151615, C. H. Warmington. Act. C.P.O. R.N.) Died H.M.S. Lochinvar: Chief Petty Officer Warmington is confirmed having died of disease (pneumonia) while serving aboard H.M.S. Lochinvar, on, 23 October 1918 H.M.S. Lochinvar - Zeebrugge Raid: H.M.S. Lochinvar, a \'Destroyer\', had, together with Chief Petty Officer Warmington aboard, just 5 x months earlier had been part of the escort for the monitors Erebus and Terror for their attacks on the canal gates at Zeebrugge - a multiple Victoria Cross action (8 x VC\'s). The vessel was moved to Plymouth, joining the Fourth Destroyer Flotilla in July The life and service details of Chief Petty Officer Charles Henry Warmington, are commemorated in perpetuity on a memorial flagstone maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission at Plymouth (Weston Mill) Cemetery, Devonshire, England, where his body was buried in 1918. He was the son of James and Agnes Warmington of Otterton, Budleigh Salterton, Devon; and husband of Elizabeth Sophia Warmington of 5 Bridwell Road, Weston Mill Estate, Devonport Medal verification: C.P.O. Warmington\'s entitlement to the 1914-15 Star (and the companion British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medal), together with other medals entitled is confirmed per the respective medal rolls of the Royal Navy cited below: - Africa General Service Medal 1902. Clasp \'Somaliland 1908-10\': ADM 171/56 (served H.M.S. Highflyer) - 1914-15 Star: ADM 171/118 - British War Medal. Silver issue: ADM 171/118 - Interallied Victory Medal: ADM 171/118 Service sheets for C.P.O. Warmington are extant and accessible at The National Archives Condition: About EF

1914-15 Star (15306 Pte F. W. Oakley. Bedf: R.) Killed-in-Action: Private Francis William Oakley 8th Battalion Bedford Regiment is confirmed being Killed-in-Action in France, on, 20 December 1915 Although his body was never recovered from the battlefield , the life & supreme self-sacrifice of, Private Frederick W. Oakley, is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on a memorial panel at the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial in, Belgium Medal verification: Private Oakley\'s entitlement to the 1914-15 Star (and the companion British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medal) is confirmed per the respective medal rolls of the Bedford Regiment cited below: - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2663 (shown having entered theatre of war France on, 30 August 1915) - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/928 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/928 Francis William Oakley was born at Standon, Hertfordshire. He enlisted at Little Hadham, Hertfordshire and served in France from 30 August 1915 with the 8th Battalion and was killed in action on 20 December 1915. He is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial Condition: EF

1914-15 Star (1579 Pte. A. Admans Oxf: & Bucks: L.I.) Note: The riband of the Military Medal is not included in the sale, and is only shown here for illustrative purposes Military Medal \'For Bravery in the Field\': Sergeant Albert Admans, while serving as a Lance-Corporal with 1/4th Battalion Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry is confirmed being decorated with the Military Medal. The award was published in the London Gazette issue of, 10 November 1916, an award for \'France\'. Reference the \'War Record of the 1/4th Battalion\' from records of the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry the below following citation exists: Quote, For conspicuous gallantry on 18/10/16 in remaining in an advanced post throughout the day under extremely heavy shell fire, and taking charge of the post when the NCO in charge was disabled Unquote. Note: Other regimental records confirm that Sergeant Admans served overseas with \'B\' Company 1/4th Battalion Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry Medal verification: The recipients entitlement to the Interallied Victory medal - and other medals for the Great War - is verified per below following cited references - Military Medal: Published in the London Gazette issue of 28th July 1917 - 1914-15 Star: Reference WO 329/2744 - British War Medal. Silver issue: Reference WO 329/1360 - Interallied Victory Medal: Reference WO 329/1360 - Territorial Efficiency Medal: Reference Army Order AO 369 of 1920 Albert Admans attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and served with the 1st/4th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 29 March 1915. Advanced Sergeant, for his gallantry he was awarded the Military Medal (London Gazette 11 November 1916). He was also awarded the Territorial Efficiency Medal in 1920 Albert Admans, was serving with the 1/4th Battalion Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry (Territorial Force), when he first entered theatre of war \'France\' on 29 May 1915, and the very next day, 30 March 1915, disembarked with his unit, 1/4th OBLI, at Boulogne. Albert Admans survived the Great War Sold with some hard copy research Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (1596 Gnr. Asharaf Khan, H.K.S.R.G.A.) Important: The respective Great War medal roll for the HKSRGA, is found at file reference WO 329/2938 (held and accessible at The National Archives). The medal roll was compiled and signed at Kowloon, Hong Kong, South China on 23 March 1922, and shows that Asharaf was still serving with the H.K.S.R.G.A. at that time The recipient Asharaf Khan, was by ethnicity a Punjabi Mussalman, and held the rank of Gunner at the the time of qualifying for his medal while serving with Hong Kong Singapore Royal Garrison Artillery. By 27 March 1922, the medal rolls show that Asharaf had subsequently attained the rank of Havildar (Sergeant) A scarce medal to find extant on the market to this unit. Only an estimated 255 'All-Ranks' entitled to the Star - of which only a handful are known to exist today in 2017, more than 100 years after the events of 1914-1915. Gunner Asharaf Khan first entered a theatre of war on 29 November 1915, when he was a member of the very first H.K.S.R.G.A. draft to disembark at Suez The Kong Kong and Singapore Artillery, was specifically raised for deployment in the protection of Britiain's Far East Colonies, and one of the most exotic regiments to be found in the British 'Army List', the official tome that list all regiments and corps on the establishment of the British Army The HKSRGA was British officered with the ranks recruited from British India (Punjabi Mussalmans and Sikhs) for station in the British Far East Colonies of Hong Kong and Singapore. Trained as Mountain Gunners, the HKSGRA formed a composite Mountain Battery (3rd HKSRGA Mountain Battery, armed with 10 Pounder gunds) for overseas service in the Great War War Service: In November and December 1915, an estimated 255 'All-Ranks' of the HKSRGA landed in Egypt, for active overseas war service during the Great War. The unit subsequently partcipated in various campaigns in Egypt, Western Desert (Libya), Sinai, and Palestine, during which time the unit was the dedicated artillery unit of the Imperial Camel Corps Brigade.... Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (2.Lt: J. Lamb. Cam'n Highrs.) Lieutenant John Lamb, was commissioned on 13 November 1914 (he had previously been a Private in the 15th Battalion Royal Scots). He was promoted Lieutenant on 1 July 1917. He served with the 6th Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, in France and Flanders from 5 October 1915, and was later invalided to the United Kingdom on on 13 May 1916, and later rejoined 6/Camerons on 1 February 1917. Posted to 1st Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders on 22 June 1918. He subsequently served as a Lieutenant with the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, in the 'Black Sea' theatre of operations between August 1918 until May 1919 The recipients Medal Index Card shows two residential addresses in Scotland being; 23, Melville Terrace, Edinburgh and, 31, Telford Road, Inverness Note: The above details were extrapolated from Volume VII of the Camerons regimental history, and the recipients MIC Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star (2202 Pte J.A. Thomson, Gord Highrs) Riband faded and medal fresh to the market for the first time Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (22518 Pte. W. Best. Yorks: L.I.) Killed-in-Action: Private William Best, 6th Battalion King\'s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry is confirmed being Killed-in-Action in France, on, 25 April 1918. At the time of his death he was serving attached 2/4th Battalion London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers) Note: 6th (Service) Battalion King\'s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry was disbanded in February 1918, with the men of 6/KOYLI transferred to other battalion of the British Expeditionary Force Although his body was never recovered from the battlefield, the life & supreme self-sacrifice of, Private William Best, is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on a memorial panel at the Pozieres Memorial in France Medal verification: Private Best\'s entitlement to the 1914-15 Star (and the companion British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medal) is confirmed per the respective medal rolls of the K.O.Y.L.I. cited below: - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2761. The roll showing that the recipient entered theatre of war France on, 18 September 1915 - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/1458 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/1458 William Best, eldest son of William Frank Best (an Insurance Agent) & Harriet Best (nee), was a native of Castleford, Yorkshire, England, where he was born in 1887. In the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, William is recorded living with his parents and 5 x younger siblings, at the family residence located at, 49 Ridgefield Street, Castleford, Yorkshire, at which time he was employed as a Miner. He enlisted in the British Army at Castleford, Yorkshire, where he was posted to his local infantry regiment, the King\'s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. He was subsequently posted to the 6th (Service) Battalion King\'s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, and served overseas in France & Flanders with his unit from, 18 September 1915. His parent battalion was disbanded in France on 19 February 1918, and William was then attached to 2/4th Battalion London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers), and it was with that latter battalion that he was serving when he was \'Killed-in-Action\' on, 25 April 1918, during the heavy fighting of the German \'Spring Offensive\' Condition: EF

1914-15 Star (3234 Pte. W. M. Everett. Suff. Yeo.) William Morton Everett, son of Merchant Mariner, Edwin Alfred Everett (Lost at Sea, off the coast of Chile on 9 November 1897, while Officer in Command of the \'Cordillera\' of Liverpool) was a native of, Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales, where he was baptized on, 12 May 1895. served with the 1/1 Suffolk Yeomanry, and subsequently commissioned Lieutenant Indian Army Reserve of Officers (1917) attached to 152 Punjabis. In civilian life he was a long term resident expatriate in British India over many years and various postings, as a Tea Planter, and also for some time as a Sugar Planter in the West Indies (Trinidad) Medal(s) verification: William Morton Everett is confirmed entitled to the 1914-15 Star, as well as the companion British War Medal (silver issue) and Interallied Victory Medals per below cited sources: - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2652. Roll shows recipient in 1/1 Suffolk Yeomanry, disembarked in theatre Gallipoli 23/09/15. Commissioned 18/12/17. Star issued 27/9/23 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: WO 329/884. Roll shows served 1/Suffolk Yeo / 4th & 2nd Bn\'s Suffolk Regt. The pair issued from the Indian Army 1/1st Duke of York\'s Own Loyal Hussars (Suffolk Yeomanry) 1914-1915: The deployments of 1/1 Suffolk Yeomanry in 1914-1915 were: - August 1914: Joined the Eastern Mounted Brigade to Woodbridge under higher command of 1st Mounted Division - July 1915: Relocated to Leiston, Suffolk - 23 September 1915 : Dismounted and embarked from Liverpool on SS ‘Olympic’ for service at Gallipoli - 10 October 1915: Landed at Anzac Cove where the brigade came under orders of 54th (East Anglian) Division - December 1915 : Evacuated from Gallipoli and moved to Egypt The recipients Medal Index Card, shows Indian Army service as a Lieutenant with 152nd Punjabis, and with a recorded Indian forwarding address below: Dowlatpore Agricultural Concern Dowlatpore P.O. B & N W Railway India Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star (485 Pte Reuben 2/K A R) Important: Medal entitlement confirmed per the respective medal roll (ref WO 329/2938) compiled and signed at Zomba, Nyasaland on 31 August 1920. The roll records that Private Reuben first entered a theatre of war 'British East Africa' on 4 August 1914 while serving with 1st Battalion King's African Rifles, and was later transferred to 2nd Battalion King's African Rifles. The medal was despatched on 24 October 1923 The recipient is recorded as having been promoted to Company Sergeant Major, and latterly serving with 3rd Battalion 2nd King's African Rifles Condition: Polished obverse about GF

1914-15 Star (6394. Pte. M. Curtin, R. Muns. Fus.) Medal(s) verification: Private Curtin Battalion 1st Battalion Munster Fusiliers is confirmed as entitled to 3 x medals and a Silver War Badge for his service during the Great War per the respective campaign medal rolls of the Royal Munster Fusiliers as under; - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2816. First disembarked in theatre of war \'2b\' (Gallipoli) on 02/06/1915 (his MIC shows earlier disembarkation date of - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/1704 The medal roll compiled and signed Cork, Ireland, 25.05.1920 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/1704 \'Discharged, surplus to Military Requirements 10.07.1919\' - Silver War Badge: WO 329/ 3009. The SWB (No. ) was awarded in respect of debilitating \'Sickness\' Great War pair returned: The medal roll entry for the War & Interallied Victory Medals show that the \'pair\' only was returned to the issuing authority on, 3 November 1923, with no evidence that they were ever subsequently claimed or re-issued, thus the single 1914-15 Star - here offered for sale - is likely the recipients only medal that he actually received Martin Curtin (born in Ireland circa 1888) is recorded (per SWB Roll) as having first enlisted in the British Army on, 10 March 1915, and subsequently served with 1st Battalion Royal Munster Fusiliers at Gallipoli, Egypt and France 1st Battalion Royal Munster Fusiliers: In March 1915, the battalion sailed to Gallipoli and landed at Cape Helles on April 1915. After suffering heavy casualties, for two weeks they formed one composite unit with 1st Royal Dublin Fusiliers, which was known as the \'Dubsters.\' After the battalion was re-established, they stayed on the peninsula for another seven months before being evacuated to Egypt in January 1916. In March 1916, they sailed to France and transferred in May to 48th Brigade, 16th (Irish) Division and, at the same time, absorbed troops from the disbanded 9th Bn. Later in the year, they transferred to 47th Brigade and again absorbed troops, this time from the disbanded 8th Bttn. In April 1918, they absorbed troops from the 2nd Bttn before transferring to 172nd Brigade, 57th (2nd West Lancashire) Division Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star (6541 Pte. W. Orr K.O. Sco. Bord.) Killed-in-Action: Private William Orr 2nd Battalion Ling\'s Own Scottish Borderers is confirmed being Killed-in-Action in France, on, 23 July 1916 Although his body was never recovered and interred from the battlefield , the life & supreme self sacrifice of Private William Orr, is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on a memorial panel at the Thiepval Memorial, France Medal verification: Private Orr\'s entitlement to the 1914-15 Star (and the companion British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medal) is confirmed per the respective medal rolls of the King\'s Own Scottish Borderers cited below: - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2698 (entered France on 20 July 1915) - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/1112 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/1112 William Orr, second son of George Orr (a Labourer) & Margaret Orr (nee Christie) was a native of, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland, where he was born in 1883. The 1891 National Census for Scotland records William, living with his parents and 4 x siblings (elder brother George, elder sister Margaret and his younger sisters Kate & Betsy). Prior to the Great War, in 1913, William Orr was employed as a \'Dock Labourer\' at the port harbour of Leith, at which time he was residing at, 18 Bath Street, Leith. At Edinburgh, Scotland, on 2 February 1913, William enlisted in the Special Reserve of the British Army, being posted to 3rd Battalion King\'s Own Scottish Borderers. Mobilized after the outbreak of the Great War, William remained on \'Home Service\' with 3/K.O.S.B. until embarking for overseas active service, when he entered theatre of war \'France\' on, 20 July 1915. In France, Lance-Corporal William Orr served with 2nd Battalion King\'s Own Scottish Borderers, ad was \'Killed-in-Action\' on the Somme on, 23 July 1916. His parents as next of kin, are confirmed having received the 1914-15 Star Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (8713. Sjt. H. Maclean, Cam\'n Highrs.) Killed-in-Action: Private Hugh Maclean, 2nd Battalion Queen\'s Own Cameron Highlanders, is confirmed \'Died of Wounds\', while undergoing treatment for his wounds at, No 11 General Hospital, Boulogne, France, on, 18 May 1915 Hugh died of wounds, received during the Second Battle of Ypres The memory and supreme self-sacrifice of Private Hugh Maclean, is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on a panel located at the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, located in Belgium. Additionally, his name and service details are included on a panel of the Fort William War Memorial, Fort William, Lochaber, Scotland Medals verification: The recipient is confirmed entitled to the 1914-15 Star, and the further companion campaign medal vis, British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medal per the respective medal rolls of the Lincolnshire Regimen cited below: - 1914-15 Star: WO 100/204 (Rank of Sergeant) - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/1665 (rank shown as Private) - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1665 (rank shown as Private) Hugh Maclean, eldest son of Duncan Maclean and Christina MacDonald Maclean was a native of Kilmallie, Fort William, Scotland. The 1901 National Census for Scotland, records Hugh as living with his parents and 2 x younger siblings (Donald Maclean & Neil Maclean) at, 140 High Street, Fort William. Hugh enlisted in his local infantry regiment, the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders on either 31 August or 1 September 1909 (Nos 8172 & 8715 had enlisted in the Cameron\'s on those respective dates). After completion of his basic training Hugh was posted to 2nd Battalion Queen\'s Own Cameron Highlanders. Prior to the Great War, Hugh was serving overseas in British India, where on the outbreak of the Great War in August 1914, 2/Camerons were located at, Ghorpuri Barracks, Poona, Bombay Presidency, India. 2/Cameron\'s were promptly mobilised for \'War Service\' and embarked at Bombay for England where they became part of 81st Infantry Brigade under higher formation, 27th Infantry Division. Hugh together with the rest of his battalion disembarked at, the French coastal port of \'Le Havre\' on, 20 December 1914. Hugh Maclean paid the supreme sacrifice, when he died-of-wounds received in action during the Battle of Second Ypres. He died while undergoing treatment for his wounds at, No 11 General Hospital, Boulogne, France, on, 18 May 1915 A poignant medal to a Lochaber Man, who \'Died For King & Country\' Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (9614 Pte Sumani 1/K A R) The recipient is recorded as having served with 2/1st King's African Rifles (ref WO 329/2361) Condition:GVF

1914-15 Star (984 Pte Jam 1/KAR) Local regimental impressed naming Recipient was an African soldier or, \'Askari\' holding the rank of \'Private\' while serving with 1st (Nyasaland) Battalion King\'s African Rifles Important: Medal entitlement confirmed per the respective medal roll of 1st Battalion King\'s African Rifles (ref WO 329/2938) compiled and signed at Zomba, Nyasaland on 31 August 1920, by which time the recipient is shown as having been discharged due to reduction in establishment. The roll records that Private Jam first entered theatre of war 4(a) \'British East Africa, German East Africa, Rhodesia, Nyasaland and Uganda\' on, 17 August 1914. The medal roll with remarks that the 1914-15 Star was issued on 27 December 1924. The recipient was additionally awarded the British War &Interallied Victory Medals (ref WO 329/2361) that were issued to the recipient on, 9 October 1923 Scarce seen Condition: About VF

1914-15 Star (Asst. Payr, L. H. Wooster, R.N.R.) Medal verification: Assistant Paymaster L. H. Wooster, Royal Naval Reserve, is confirmed being awarded the 1914-15 Star (together with companion British War & Interallied Victory medals), per the respective medal rolls of the Royal Naval Reserve, reference ADM 171/148 Assistant Paymaster Leonard Henry Wooster, Royal Naval Reserve, is confirmed n Naval List of 1915, serving firstly with a posting to H.M.S. Queen a \'Battleship\' in which he served in the Adriatic 1915, and through to 1917 (the recipients R.N.R. service record refers). In 1918 he was serving with H.M.S. Surf (a requisitioned \'Admiralty Yacht\' armed with 1 x 12 Pounder gun), the Navy List refers Assistant Paymaster Wooster\'s Officers service sheet is extant and accessible at The National Archives Leonard Henry Wooster, son of Walter Henry Wooster (Civil Service Postmaster) & Blanche Wooster (nee Bond) was a native of Corsham, Wiltshire, England, where he was born on, 8 May 1891 (baptized, 5 June 1891). At the time of the compilation of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, Leonard - described as a Bank Clerk - was residing at, Mount Pleasant, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England. At the time of the compilation of the National Register for England and Wales in 1939, Leonard is recorded employed as a \'Bank Manager\', residing with his wife, Nacy Wooster, at their residence located at, 82 High Street, Lewes, Sussex, England. Leonard Henry Wooster is recorded to have died on, 9 May 1960, at which time he was a resident of Ingle Cottage, London Road, Uckfield, Sussex, England HMS Queen: Was a member of the London class of pre-dreadnought battleships built for the British Royal Navy. The London\'s were near repeats of the preceding Formidable-class battleships, but with modified armour protection. Due to slight differences between Queen and HMS Prince of Wales and the other London\'s, they are sometimes referred to as the Queen class. The ship\'s main battery consisted of four 12-inch (305-mm) guns, and she had top speed of 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph). The ship was laid down in March 1901, was launched in March 1902, and was completed in March 1904. After commissioning in April 1904, she served with the Mediterranean Fleet until 1906, when she returned to Britain before embarking on another stint with the Mediterranean Fleet later that year. Queen was transferred back to the United Kingdom in 1908 and thereafter served in the Atlantic Fleet, the Home Fleet, and finally the 5th Battle Squadron of the Second Fleet in 1914 After the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914, Queen, still part of the 5th Battle Squadron, initially served in the English Channel. After operations with the Dover Patrol, she served in the Dardanelles Campaign in support of the Allied landings at Gallipoli. She participated in the Landing at Cape Helles on 25–26 April and supported ANZAC forces ashore over the course of the following month. In late May 1915, Queen was withdrawn to reinforce the Italian fleet at the southern end of the Adriatic Sea after Italy joined the war on the side of the Allies. In early 1917, she was converted into a depot ship to support the Otranto Barrage and was disarmed over the course of the year. The ship returned to Britain after the war in early 1919, where she was briefly used as a barracks ship. Queen was sold for scrap in 1920 and was broken up the following year Condition: About EF

1914-15 Star (Bishti Khoju, 2/Kashmir Rfls.) The recipient, was an attested non-combatant 'Follower' performing the trade of 'Bhishti' (Water-Carrier) while serving with the 2nd Kashmir Rifles (Body Guard Regiment) - an infantry regiment of the Indian princely state of Jammu & Kashmir 2nd Kashmir Rifles, Indian State Forces, served in East Africa during the Great War The mostly unsung but vital role of the humble 'Bhisti' (sp) was immortalised in Rudyard Kiping's poem 'Gunga Din', which was subsequently made into a Hollywood blockbuster movie Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (Burg. D. J. Du Toit Potch Kdo.) The recipient was a Volunteer holding the rank of \'Burgher\' while serving with the Potchefstroom Kommando The recipient remained \'loyal\' during the Maritz Rebellion of 1914, and subsequently served with his \'Kommando\' unit in the German South West Africa campaign 1914-15 Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star (Buta, Basrah Survey Party) The recipient, was an attested non-combatant 'Follower' The Basrah Survey Party was an Indian staffed survey party raised and deployed for service with the Mesopotamian Field Force, specifically on survey and cartography work in the Shat-al-Arab delta region, and the lower Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, in what is present day Iraq Rare unit Condition: VF The recipient, was an attested non-combatant 'Follower' The Basrah Survey Party was an Indian staffed survey party raised and deployed for service with the Mesopotamian Field Force, specifically on survey and cartography work in the Shat-al-Arab delta region, and the lower Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, in what is present day Iraq Rare unit Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (D. Allen, B.R.C.S.) Important: David Allen (sic Allan) is confirmed as earning his 1914-15 Star as a 'Chauffeur' with the British Red Cross Society, Scottish Red Cross Mobile Unit, Rouen, France (ref WO 329/2931) David Allen (sic Allan) is confirmed as having served in France between 25 October 1915 to 22 March 1919 Note: Medal verified as the recipients only named medal to be issued & received for his services in the Great War (his BWM & Interallied Victory Medals were both returned to the issuing authority and were never re-issued ref Medal Index Card and respective Medal Roll of B.R.C.S. Scottish List WO 329/2316) The Medal Index Card with remark; Quote; Correct name ''Allan'', no action, unless Star ret'd Unquote. David Allan was a native of Dundee, Scotland, and pre 1914 resided at 18 Bath Street, Broughty Ferry, Forfar, where in 1909, he had been a 'Cahuffeur' in the employment of Mr Christie, a Merchant who had interests overseas in Mexico. Typical of the early history of motor-transport, and the trials endured by early drivers, David Allan found himself before the Scottish courts on severl occasions to face charges against him for traffic viloations. The first recorded is in the Scotsman issue of 9 December 1910, containing an amusing - pompous - article appertaining to a driving offence in which the Chauffeur had collided with one of a pair of horses yoked to a carriage. 'Sheriff' Campbell Smith referring to the young David Allan in his summation as having 'acted like a fool and one lacking in experience and commonsense' and described the incident as an 'abominable offence'. Harsh words indeed for an offence that ultimately only fined David Allan, 30/- Shillings or 12 Days in Jail. Subsequent traffic violations were published : Dundee Evening Telgraph issue of 4 December 1912, (10/- Shillings for not having a light); Dundee Evening Telgraph issue of 25 July 1913 (10/- Shillings for speeding); During his overseas service in France with the British Red Cross Society, during which he was promoted to Sergeant, his learned that his wife back in Scotland had 'Broke up the House', and was subsequently cited in the courts for her Misconduct' (Adultery), as reported in the Dundee Courier issue of 9 June 1919; Quote, WIFE WHO WENT WRONG IN DUNDEE Decree of divorce was granted by Lord Sands in the Court of Session on Saturday in an action by Sergeant David Allan, Scottish Red Cross Mobile Unit, Rouen, against Annie M'Intyre Cummings or Allan, sometime residing in Glasgow and Shettleston, and against Lieut. James Hall, R.N.V.R., sometime residing at 14 Forfar Road, Dundee, and whose present address was unknown to the pursuer. The marriage took place in January, 1913. Pursuer said he lived happily with his until October, 1915, when witness went to France with the Red Cross. In January, 1917, the defender broke up the house and went into furnished lodgings. He got information that the defender was not going straight, and witness, returning home in May, 1918, learned that his wife had been living in rooms and in a hotel in Dundee under the name of Mrs. J. H. Hall. She subsequently admitted misconduct when he saw her, told him she would not live with him, and said she had got a passport for Canada. In granting decree of divorce his Lordship awarded expenses against the co-defender Unquote. The medal retaining its original long length of silk 'moire' riband A desirable B.R.C.S. 'Scottish Red Cross Mobile Unit' Chauffeur's medal - and a confirmed as the only medal issued to the recipient Condition: EF

1914-15 Star (G-510 L.Cpl P. Thompson. E.Kent R.) Important: Percy Thompson was 'Killed-in-Action' on 13 October 1915 Note: Medal has at one time been brooched on reverse - but this has not affected the naming - and most probably done for for wear by a Widow, Mother or other female next of kin in memory of their fallen loved one casualty Lance Corporal Percy Thompson was a native of St. Andrew's, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England, where he had been born circa 1887 - and a member of a large and prosperous local professional family, his father being an Architect. Before the Great War he was a resident of Broadstairs, Kent. Percy enlisted for service with the British Army at Ramsgate, Kent, and was posted to the 6th Battalion East Kent Regiment which unit was more popularly known as 'The Buffs'. Percy first entered theatre of war 'France' on 1 June 1915, and is recorded as being 'Killed-in-Action' on 13 October 1915. His name is now commemorated on the CWGC Loos Memorial in France. Notations on the reverse of his Medal Index Card show that his medals were claimed by next-of-kin on 11 November 1925, subsequently being despatched to address of Clarence Villas, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (L-3794 Bmbr: W. Dyson. R.F.A.) Note: Bombardier Walter Syson is confirmed as having qualified for a 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Interallied Victory Medal per his extant Medal Index Card (accessible at The National Archives) that shows that he first entered theatre of war 'France' on 28 November 1915 while serving with the Royal Field Artillery Important: Bomardier Walter Dyson, of "A" Bty. 148th Brigade Royal Field Artillery is confirmed as having 'Died of Wounds' in France and Flanders on 27 April 1918. He is commemorated Walter Dyson, the son of Frederick and Mary Dyson, of Roundhay, Leed, was a native of Bramely, Yorkshire, England, and who had enlisted for service at Liverpool. At the time of his death he was 28 years. His remains are buried at Arneke British Cemetery, Nord, France Condition: EF

1914-15 Star (Lieut. A. A. Beloe, R.N.V.R.) Important: Medal verified per the respective Great War Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve campaign medal roll, viz: - 1914-15 Star: Reference ADM 171/89 The same medal roll confirms that the recipient was also sent a British War Medal and Interallied Vicory Medal. He was additionally awarded a RNVR Long Service medal - impressed to him holding rank Lieutenant R.N.V.R. and issued to him at Headquarters Mersey Division R.N.V.R. on 25 January 1921 (ref ADM 171/71) Alfred Ashton Beloe, son of Charles Henry Beloe (Civil Engineer) & Rhoda Catherine Beloe (nee Jackson) was a native of Liverpool, Lancashire, England, where he was born on 27 March 1879. A man of talent, Alfred is recorded variously as' 'Solicitors Articled Clerk (1901) 'Estate Agent' (1911) 'Lieutenant Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve' (Great war service with Royal Naval Division). Alfred Ashton Beloe, died in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, on, 24 January 1932. At the time of his death he was un-married The recipients RNVR records are exant and accessible at The National Archives Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (Lieut. A. Ogilvy. Cam\'n Highrs) Important: Recipient confirmed \'Wounded-in-Action\' and \'Mentioned-in-Despatches\' Allister Ogilvy was born circa 1887-88, and resided at Holme Lea, Kelso, Scotland (this address appears on the reverse of his Medal Index Card). During the Great War he served with the 7th (Service) Battalion Queen\'s Own Cameron Highlanders, and first entered theatre of war, France, in the summer of 1915. He served as the Battalion Transport Officer, and is confirmed as being \'Wounded-in-Action\' on 17 August 1916, during the Battle of the Somme - on that same day 7/Camerons suffered 241 x \'All Ranks\' casualties, of which 5 Officers were killed and 9, including Allister were wounded. For his services in France & Flanders he was awarded a \'Mention-in-Despatches\' (LG 4 January 1917). His promotions while serving with 7/Camerons were; 2nd Lieutenant 9 November 1914; Lieutenant 1 April 1915; Captain 13 December 1915. He was posted to the General List in 1917, and by the time the Great War ended was holding the \'Temporary\' rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. Post-War, Allister worked overseas for many years in various African countires. He was a Civil Servant in Gold Coast, and latterly was employed in Portuguese East Africa (Mozambique) and South Africa as an Estate Manager Sold together with a copy of the respective Medal index Card which will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star (Mangta, Swpr. 1/5/Gurkha Rfls. F.F.) Note: The recipient was an Indian non-combatant, performing the trade of 'Sweeper', while serving with the 1st Battalion 5th Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) When the Great War broke out in August 1914, 1/5 GR was stationed at Abbottabad, India. The battalion was subsequently mobilized for overseas service, and left Abbottabad on, 3 November 1914, at which time the marching-out strength of 1/5 GR was 12 x British Officers, 17 x Gurkha Officers and 808 x Gurkha 'Other Ranks', besides a number of regimental followers - the Commanding Officer (Boisragon) held the Victoria Cross and the Subadar-Major (Harkabir Thapa), held the Indian Order of Merit. 1/5 GR embarked at Karachi aboard the B.I.N.S. Co ship the S.S. 'Barpeta' on 17 November 1914, and disembarked at, Suez, Egypt, on 4 December 1914. The battalion remained in Egypt through to 30 May 1915, during which time it served with the 'Canal Defence Force'. The next theatre of war for 1/5 GR was to be 'Gallipoli', where 1/5 GR disembarked at 'V Beach' Cape Helles, on 3 June 1915, taking up positions at Gully Ravine The 1st Battalion, 5th Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) was one of three Gurkha Battalions (the others were 1/6 GR & 2/10 GR) that served with great gallantry and distinction in the ill-fated Gallipoli campaign. 1/5 GR were amongst the last troops to be evacuated from Gallipoli, when they embarked on,19 December, 1915, reaching Mudros the following day 1/5 GR returned to British India in February 1916, and took part in several operations on the North West Frontier of India 1916-1917, before in March 1917, embarking for further overseas service in theatre of war 'Mesopotamia' 5th Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) were awarded the title 'Royal' in 1921 - the only Gurkha Rifles regiment - to be so honoured in the history of the British Indian Army Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (N.1566 Sowar Fajar Ali Khan, 3/Horse.) Note: 3rd Skinner's Horse served overseas in France & Flanders during the Great War, earning for the regiment the Battle Honour; - France and Flanders 1914-16 The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 3rd Skinner's Horse In 1922 the 3rd Skinner's Horse amalgamated with 1st Duke of York's Own Lancers (Skinner's Horse) to form 1st Duke of York's Own Skinner's Horse Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (N.1947 Sowar Abdul Rashid Khan, 1/Lancers.) Note: The 1st Bengal Lancers served on the North West Frontier of India during the Great War - and were awarded the below battle honours; - NW Frontier, India 1915 - Baluchistan 1918 - Afghanistan 1919 The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 1st Lancers - Skinner's Horse - the most famous of the 'Bengal Lancers cavalry regiments of the Indian Army In 1922 the 1st Duke of York's Own Lancers (Skinner's Horse) amalgamated with 3rd Skinner's Horse to form 1st Duke of York's Own Skinner's Horse, restyled in 1927 as Skinner's Horse (1st Duke of York's Own Cavalry) Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (N.2090 Sowar Chirag Khan, 13/Lncrs.) The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 13th Lancers - Watson's Horse - a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922 the 13th Lancers amalgamated with the 16th Cavalry to form 6th Duke of Connaught's Own Lancers Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No 2646 Sepoy Sundar Singh, 1/33/ Punjabis.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, who held the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 1st Battalion 33 Punjabis, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army On the outbreak of the Great War, the composition of, 33 Punjabis (a second battalion was only raised in 1917) - a mixed class regiment - comprised of 8 x companies; 4 x Punjabi Mussalmans, 2 x Pathans & 2 x Sikhs During the Great War, 1/33 Punjabis served overseas in, France, Egypt (Defence of Suez Canal), Aden Colony (South Arabia) and German East Africa In 1922, the 33rd Punjabis were amalgamated with several other battalions, and became the 3 Battalion 16th Punjab Regiment Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No 3723 Sepoy Gauhar Ali, 57/Rfls. F.F.) This Indian soldier was a Punjabi Musalman, who held the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 57th (Wilde's) Rifles (Frontier Force) a 'Piffer' infantry regiment, of the British Indian Army On the outbreak of the Great War, the composition of the 57th (Wilde's) Rifles (a second battalion was only raised in 1918) a mixed class regiment - comprised of 8 x companies; 2 x Sikhs, 2 x Dogras, 2 x Punjabi Musalmans & 2 x Pathans During the Great War, 57th (Wilde's) Rifles served overseas in France, Egypt & German East Africa In 1922, the 57th (Wilde's) Rifles were amalgamated with several other battalions, and became the 5th Battalion 13th Frontier Force Rifles Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No 4189 Sepoy Hashmat, 58/Rfls. F.F.) This Indian soldier was a Punjabi Musalman, who held the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 58th (Vaughn's) Rifles (Frontier Force) a 'Piffer' infantry regiment, of the British Indian Army On the outbreak of the Great War, the composition of the 58th (Vaughn's) Rifles (a second battalion was only raised in 1918) a mixed class regiment - comprised of 8 x companies; 3 x Sikhs, 1 x Dogras, 3 x Punjabi Musalmans & 1 x Pathans During the Great War, 58th (Vaughn's) Rifles served overseas in France, and Egypt (with the Egyptian Field Force in Palestine) In 1922, the 58th (Vaughn's) Rifles were amalgamated with several other battalions, and became the 4th Battalion (Wilde's) 13th Frontier Force Rifles Condition: GF

1914-15 Star (No 4887 Sepoy Fazal Ahamad, 1/27/ Punjabis.) This Indian soldier was a Punjabi Mussalman, who held the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 1st Battalion 27th Punjabis, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army On the outbreak of the Great War, the composition of the 27 Punjabis (a second battalion was only raised in 1918) - a mixed class regiment - comprised of 8 x companies; 3 x Sikhs, 1 x Dogras, 2 x Punjabi Mussalmans & 2 x Pathans During the Great War the 1/27 Punjabis served overseas in France, Mesopotamia and Egypt (with Egyptian Field Force in Palestine) In 1922, the 27th Punjabis were amalgamated with several other battalions, and became the 3 Battalion 15th Punjab Regiment Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No. 1146 L. Dfr. Lal Singh, Patiala I. S. Lncrs.) Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Lance Daffadar (Corporal) while serving with the Patiala 'Rajendra' Imperial Service Lancers, an Indian States Force cavalry unit from the Sikh Princely State of Patiala, the largest of the Punjab princely states Patiala maintained 2 x Lancer regiments, but only the 1st 'Rajindra' Lancers served overseas on active service during the Great War. Between, November 1914 - January 1919, the 1st Patiala 'Rajindra' Lancers served in Egypt (including Canal Zone) and later in Mesopotamia (now Iraq), during which the regiment fought against the Ottoman Turkish Army Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star (No. 1179 Sepoy Hamid Gul. 1/67/Punjabis.) Died as Prisoner-of-War while a Prisoner of War of the Ottoman Turkish Army: Sepoy Hamid Gul 1st Battalion 67th Punjab Regiment of the British Indian Army was amongst the remnants of the half battalion 1/67th Punjabis captured at Kut-al-Amara on 29 April 1916, and subsequently died in Ottoman captivity on 24 July 1916 The life and supreme sacrifice of Sepoy Hamid Gul, is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. The CWGC accord Hamid Gul reference memorials at the Basra Memoria, those panel numbers refer to the initial panel dedicated to the Regiment, with the further reference pertaining to the specific \'Prisoners of War\' panel Hamid Gul was a Punjabi Mussalman holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 1st Battalion 67th Punjab Regiment, an infantry unit of the British Indian Army. He was the son of Abbas Khan of Jatu, Haripur, Hazara, North West Frontier Province, located in present day Pakistan 1/67th Punjab Regiment: During the Mesopotamia Campaign, the regiment was present at the Battle of Shaiba, the action which prevented the Ottomans from retaking the port city of Basra. Following the subsequent British reversal at Ctesiphon, Sepoy Hamid Gul was one of the half battalion of the regiment trapped at Kut-al-Amara. When Kut fell on 29 April 1916, Hamid was amongst the prisoners taken and led into captivity - an appalling fate for both British and Indian \'Other Ranks\'. Hamid survived the initial \'death marches\', but sadly like many, if not most others, he eventually succumbed almost 3 months after his capture A scarce seen Indian Army casualty medal to a Prisoner-of-War of the Ottoman Turkish Army, who had been captured at the surrender of Kut-al-Amara The medal retaining much of the \'gilding\' applied by the mourning family! Scarce Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No. 1358 Syce Boastan, 8 Mule Corps) Note: Letter 'A' has been overstruck - and exactly as issued The recipient was an Indian non-combatant 'Follower' holding the trade of 'Syce' (groom), while serving with the 8th Company Mule Corps, of the British Indian Army 1914-15 Star (No. 1358 Syce Boastan, 8 Mule Corps) Note: Letter 'A' has been overstruck - and exactly as issued The recipient was an Indian non-combatant 'Follower' holding the trade of 'Syce' (groom), while serving with the 8th Company Mule Corps, of the British Indian Army The Indian Army List of April 1915, shows the 8th Mule corps centred at, Rawalpindi, Punjab, India. The unit served on the North West Frontier of India during 1915 Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No. 1606 Sepoy Fateh Sher, Chindwin Bn. attd. 57 Rfls.) The recipient, was a Punjabi Muslim who prior to the Great War was serving in Burma with the Chindwin Battalion, Burma Military Police, and who subsequently volunteered for overseas service during the Great War, being drafted with others from his battalion to join the 57th 'Wilde's' Rifles (Frontier Force) to make good casualty wastage incurred by the 57th while the regiment was serving with the Indian Corps in France & Flanders, 1914-1915 Condition: About VF

1914-15 Star (No. 1969 Sowar Malak Sher Khan, 1/Lancers.) Note: The 1st Bengal Lancers served on the North West Frontier of India during the Great War - and were awarded the below battle honours; - NW Frontier, India 1915 - Baluchistan 1918 - Afghanistan 1919 The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 1st Lancers - Skinner's Horse - the most famous of the 'Bengal Lancers cavalry regiments of the Indian Army In 1922 the 1st Duke of York's Own Lancers (Skinner's Horse) amalgamated with 3rd Skinner's Horse to form 1st Duke of York's Own Skinner's Horse, restyled in 1927 as Skinner's Horse (1st Duke of York's Own Cavalry) Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No. 2592 Sepoy Ranga, 109/Infy.) The recipient was an Indian soldier serving as a Sepoy (Private) with 109th Infantry, a regiment of the Indian Army Important: The 109th Infantry, was stationed in Aden Colony in 1914, and during the Great War served with the Aden Field Force in various operations through to November 1917 In 1922, 109th Infatry, was restyled as 4th Battalion 4th Bombay Grenadiers Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No. 2641 L. Dafr. Hans Raj, Corps of Guides Cavy.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of Hindu religion & Dogra Rajput ethnicity, who held the rank of Lance Daffadar (Corporal) while serving with the Corps of Guides Cavalry, a mounted regiment of the British Indian Army During the early years of the Great War, the Corps of Guides Cavalry remained in India, where during 1915 they participated on qualifying campaigns on the North West Frontier of India, specifically the Mohmand Blockade campaign. In November 1917, the regiment proceeded overseas where the Guides joined the 11th Indian Cavalry Brigade, and served in the Mesopotamia Campaign in Iraq, participating in the battles of Sharqat and Khan Baghdadi. After the armistice, the Guides served in Persia (now Iran) as part of Norperforce to counter threats to British interests from the Russian Bolsheviks and Persian socialists. The Guides Cavalry returned to India in 1921 Note: Hans Raj survived the Great War, and appears to have been discharged from the Indian Army sometime prior to 1920, as his name and service details are not included in the Guides Cavalry medal roll for the General Service Medal 1918 A scarce seen \'1915 North West Frontier\' Great War campaign medal to the Guides Cavalry - the most distinguished of all British Indian Army regiments Condition: GF

1914-15 Star (No. 2723 Pte. Ramasamy, 86.Infy.) Note: The recipient was a South Indian soldier of Tamil ethnicity who was holding the rank of Private while serving with the 86th Carnatic Infantry, a historic Madras Presidency regiment of the British Indian Army Important: The 86th Carnatic Infantry - as a composite unit - did not deploy any campaign theatre in 1914-15, and as a regiment did not qualify for any campaign stars, except for those to men of the regiment who served on detachment away from their parent unit in drafts attached to other Madras infantry regiments serving in active theatres of war. The regiment was in India on the outbreak of the Great War, and was relocated to Burma in 1915, where it remained for the duration of the Great War, before serving overseas during the Iraq Rebellion 1920-21. For the period 1914-1921, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission search engine returns a total of 63 x All-Ranks (including a British Commanding Officer) who died during the Great War. Of those only a single recorded casualty for the 86th Carnatic Infantry is recorded, who died in Mesopotamia on, 15 December 1915, viz Lance-Naick Murugeson, 86th Carnatic Infantry who died there on, 15 December 1915 Campaign stars awarded to Indian Army soldiers serving in drafts on attachment with other Indian Army regiments received their medals named to their parent unit In 1922, the 86th Carnatic Infantry was restyled 10th (Training) Battalion 3rd Madras Regiment. The 10th battalion was disbanded 1926, and the 3rd Madras Regiment was disbanded in in 1928. In 1941, the 3rd Madras Regiment was re-raised A very scarce medal to the 86th Carnatic Infantry Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No. 3978 Sowar Amar Singh, 7/Hariana Lncrs.) The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 7th Hariana Lancers - a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In November 1921, the 7th Hariana Lancers were amalgamated with the 6th King Edward's Own Cavalry, and the following year the new regiment was restyled 18th King Edward VII's Own Cavalry Condition: GF

1914-15 Star (No. 4204 Sepoy Pragdat Tewari, 1/3/Brahmans.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith & Brahman caste serving as a Sepoy (Private) with 1st Battalion, 3rd Brahmans, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army Note: During the Great War, the regiment first entered theatre of war 'Egypt' in 1914, where it was deployed in defence of the Suez Canal. Subsequently the regiment served variously in Mesopotamia, and in Muscat The regiment was disbanded on 6 May 1922 Scarce seen unit on campaign star Condition: GF

1914-15 Star (No. 690 Driver Hussain Shah. No. 8. M.B. R.G.A.) Recipient was an Indian soldier holding rank of Driver while serving with the 8th Mountain Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery 8th Mountain Battery remained on the North West Frontier of India during the Great War, it took part in various frontier campaigns, including those in 1915 that qualified for the award of the 1914-15 Star In the period 1916-1918, 8th Mountain Battery was part of 1st (Peshawar) Division, Headquartered in Peshawar and manning stations at Chitral, Drosh, Malakand, Chakdara, Dargia, Abazan, Jamrus, Shabkadar and Mardan, the 1st (Peshawar) Division remained in India throughout the period of the Great War. In that time it mobilised for action on the North West Frontier on several occasions. Typical of all Indian Army formations, it contained a mixture of British and Indian units Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No.1448 Sowar Ahmad Sher, 23/Cavalry, (F.F.)) The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 23/Cavalry (Frontier Horse), a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922 the 23/Cavalry amalgamated with the 22/Cavalry to form 12th Cavalry (Frontier Force) Prince of Wale's Own Scinde Horse Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star (No.1490 Sowar Shar Fuddin, 1/Lancers.) Note: The 1st Bengal Lancers served on the North West Frontier of India during the Great War - and were awarded the below battle honours; - NW Frontier, India 1915 - Baluchistan 1918 - Afghanistan 1919 The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 1st Lancers - Skinner's Horse - the most famous of the 'Bengal Lancers' cavalry regiments of the Indian Army In 1922 the 1st Duke of York's Own Lancers (Skinner's Horse) amalgamated with 3rd Skinner's Horse to form 1st Duke of York's Own Skinner's Horse, restyled in 1927 as Skinner's Horse (1st Duke of York's Own Cavalry) Condition: About VF

1914-15 Star (No.1632 Sowar Indar Singh, 23/Cavy.) The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 23/Cavalry (Frontier Horse), a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922 the 23/Cavalry amalgamated with the 21/Cavalry to form 11th Prince Albert Victor's Own Cavalry (Frontier Force) Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star (No.1653. Farr Lal Khan. 23/Cavy.) The recipient held the appointment of 'Farrier' while serving with the 23rd Cavalry, a regiment of the Indian Army Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star (No.1822 Resvt. Nawab Khan, 15/Lncrs.) The recipient was a Reservist (Time expired regular recalled to service) serving with 15h Lancers - Cureton's Multanis - a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922 the 15th Lancers amalgamated with the 14th Lancers to form 20th Lancers Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No.2080 Sowar Ran Singh, 16/Cavy.) The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 16/Cavalry of the Indian Army In 1922 the 13th Lancers amalgamated with the 16th Cavalry to form 6th Duke of Connaught's Own Lancers Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No.2284 A.L.Dfr. Jahangir Khan, 18/Lncrs.) The recipient was an Acting Lance Daffadar (Acting Lance Sergeant) serving with 18/Lancers a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922 the 18th Lancers amalgamated with the 19th Lancers to form 19th King George's Own Lancers Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No.2332 Sowar Niamat Ali, 13/Lncrs.) The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 13th Lancers - Watson's Horse - a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922 the 13th Lancers amalgamated with the 16th Cavalry to form 6th Duke of Connaught's Own Lancers Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star (No.2334 Sr. Khan Zaman, 17 Cavy.) The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 17/Cavalry of the Indian Army In 1922 the 17th Cavalry amalgamated with the 37th Lancers to form 15th Lancers Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No.2442 Sowar Abdul Ghafoor Khan. 18/Lncrs.) The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 18/Lancers a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922 the 18th Lancers amalgamated with the 19th Lancers to form 19th King George's Own Lancers Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No.2613 Sowar Yakub Khan, 32/Lncrs.) The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 32/Lancers, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922 the 32/Lancers amalgamated with the 31/Lancers to form 13th Duke of Connaught's Own Bombay Lancers Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No.28. B. /Manbir Rai, 2/7/ Gurkha Rfls.) Important: Rifleman (Bugler) Manbir Rai confirmed 'Killed-in-Action' on 23 November 1915, during the Battle of Ctesiphon, where 2nd Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles fought against the Ottoman Turkish Forces Note: The low 2 x digits regimental number indicate that Manbir Rai was an original enlistment on the muster roll of the 2nd Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles which battalion was raised in British India in 1907 The recipient was a Nepalese of Gurkha ethnicity, who served as a 'Bugler' (his appointment is abbreviated on the medal after his regimental number) while serving with, 2nd Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army Manbir Rai, was the son of Sirilal Rai, of Okhrabung, Dhankuta, Nepal. Manbir's supreme sacrifice is perpetuated for posterity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, where he his commemorated on Panel 55 & 67 of the Basra War Memorial, located in Iraq Compared to the prolific numbers of Gurkhas that served in 1914-1915, very few of their corresponding campaign stars are extant in 2021 - consequently all stars to Gurkha casualties from 1915 are scarce on the market Condition: About VF

1914-15 Star (No.2996 Sowar Lachman Singh 38/C.I.Horse.) Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, holding the rank of Sowar (Trooper) while serving with the 38th Central India Horse, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army The award represents service in France & Flanders 1914-1915, during which the 38th King George's Own Central India Horse, together with the other cavalry regiments of the 5th (Mhow) Cavalry Brigade served as dismounted infantry in the trenches in France & Belgium Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No.3188 Sowar Rahmat Gul, 36/Horse.) The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 36/Horse - Jacob's Horse - a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922 the 36/Horse amalgamated with the 35th Horse to form 14th Prince of Wale's Own Scinde Horse Condition: About GVF

1914-15 Star (No.3196 Sowar Kartar Singh 32/Lancers.) Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, holding the rank of Sowar (Trooper) while serving with the 32nd Lancers, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army As 32nd Lancers, did not serve on the North West Frontier of India in 1915, and as a unit only deployed overseas to Mesopotamia theatre of operation in 1916, the award of the 1914-15 Star is an award in respect of the recipients service in France & Flanders, serving with a draft of the regiment on attachment with another other cavalry regiment of the Indian Corps in France Reference 'Honours and Awards of the Indian Army 1914-1921' a number of IDSM's & IMSM's were awarded to 32nd Lancers serving on attachment in France Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (No.3894 Sowar Mir Baz Khan, 25/Cavy.) Note: 25th Cavalry served overseas in 'East Africa' during the Great War - and were uniquely the only Indian Army Cavalry regiment to deploy as a complete unit & serve in East Africa, during the Great War 25th Cavalry served in East Africa, from 1915, earning the unique battle honour for the Indian Cavalry; - East Africa 1917 The regiment subsequently served in the Third Afghan War, earnng the battle honour; - Afghanistan 1919 The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 25/Cavalry (Frontier Force) a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922 the 25/Cavalry amalgamated with the 22/Cavalry to form 12th Cavalry (Frontier Force) Condition: GVF

1914-15 Star (No.4092 Sowar Sher Singh, 25/Cavy.) Note: 25th Cavalry served overseas in 'East Africa' during the Great War - and were uniquely the only Indian Army Cavalry regiment to deploy as a complete unit & serve in East Africa, during the Great War 25th Cavalry served in East Africa, from 1915, earning the unique battle honour for the Indian Cavalry; - East Africa 1917 The regiment subsequently served in the Third Afghan War, earnng the battle honour; - Afghanistan 1919 The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 25/Cavalry (Frontier Force) a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922 the 25/Cavalry amalgamated with the 22/Cavalry to form 12th Cavalry (Frontier Force) Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (Pte. Chituta. 1-K.A. Rif.) Recipient was an Askari serving with the 1st (Nyasaland) Battalion King's African Rifles Note: There is no regimental number on the medal - which is named as issued from the medal roll entry, which shows no number recorded. Chituta is a unique name on the 1914-15 medal roll to 1st King's African Rifles Important: Medal entitlement confirmed per the respective medal roll of 1st Battalion King's African Rifles (ref WO 329/2938) compiled and signed at Zomba, Nyasaland on 21 January 1928. The roll records that Private Chituta first entered theatre of war 4(a) 'British East Africa, German East Africa, Rhodesia, Nyasaland and Uganda'. The medal roll has a footnote showing that this medal was one in a batch of 37 stars, that were issued to members of 1/K.A.R. on 26 July 1929 Condition:VF

1914-15 Star (Pte. J. Beckerley. S. A. Irish.) Note: The recipient was John Beckerleg - a Cornishman - the medal named exactly as issued! Important: No 383 Private John Beckerleg, 'A Company' 3rd South African Infantry, was 'Killed Accidentally' on 1 February 1916 - gunshot wound to brain - and his body lies buried in the Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt. John Beckerleg John 'Jack' Beckerleg (sic Beckerley) a son of Barzillai Beckerleg (a Master Mariner 'Lost at Sea' in 1895, together with all-hands of his ship) & Theodora Beckerleg (nee Strick), was a native of Alverton, Penzance, Cornwall, England. He was one 10 x children (6 x sons & 4 x daughters) borne by his parents. At the time of the Great War the family residence in England was located at, 6 Alberton Terrace, Penzance, Cornwall Reference 'West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser' issue of 10 February 1916, included the below following death notice: Quote, News has been received by Mrs. B. Beckerleg, of Alverton, Penzance, that her son, familiarly known as Jack, has been accidentally killed in Egypt. Deceased, aged 24 years (sic), was unmarried, and prior to the war spent some time in South Africa. Many years ago the deceased's father (Captain B. Beckerleg), master of the Penzance schooner Lanisely, was drowned, the ship being lost in the Bristol Channel with all hands, and Jack's eldest brother (Willie) met with a fatal accident on one of the Hain steamers at Cardiff. Unquote. The South African Irish was formed at the outbreak of World War I in August 1914 when three officers (Major George Twomey, Captain J. Jeoffreys and Captain MacDonald) met at the Irish Club in Johannesburg to raise an Irish regiment from the city and its surrounding areas. Lieutenant-Colonel Brennan was appointed as its first commanding officer. Major Twomey was appointed as its recruiting officer. The wife of General Louis Botha (a lady of Irish descent with the maiden name of Emmett) was appointed as the regiment's first honorary colonel. On 25 December 1914 the Force landed at Walvis Bay and went into action immediately. The Regiment itself first came into contact with their German enemy on the following day, barely three months after it was raised. The German forces capitulated on 9 July 1915. The SA Irish were formally disbanded on 31 December 1919 but on 29 January 1921, the regiment was presented with the King's Colour by Prince Arthur of Connaught, Governor-General of the Union of South Africa A scarce seen 'South African Irish' medal for the German South West Africa Campaign (Namibia), and almost certainly unique to a roving 'Cornishman' who was later 'Killed' on active service in Egypt in 1916 Condition: EF

1914-15 Star (S-4372. Pte. W. Robertson, R. Highrs.) Important: Recipient confirmed as holding appointment of 'Piper' with 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) (ref 'The Pipes of War') and twice 'Wounded-in-Action' vis France (First Day of Loos) and later in Mesopotamia Piper Robertson is verified as having been entitled to the below following campaign medals for his services during the Great War; - 1914-15 Star (Ref Medal Roll WO 329/2742) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals (Ref Medal Roll WO 329/1351) Private (Piper) William Robertson, 9th Battalion Royal Highlanders, entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 14 July 1915. Later transferred to the 2nd Battalion. Wounded at Loos 25 September 1915 and at San-i-Yat, Mesopotamia, April 1916. Transferred to Class ?Z? Reserve on 31 March 1919. Listed in ?The Pipes of War? as a Piper with the 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders. Sold together with copied Medal Index Card Condition: VF

1914-15 Star (SS.111112, A. Stables, Sto 1, R.N.) Killed-in-Action, Battle of Jutland 31 May 1916: Stoker is confirmed being \'Killed-in-Action\', at the Battle of Jutland, while serving beneath decks, as a Stoker in the Battlecruiser \'Invincible\' Alexander, together with the rest of the crew of H.M.S. Invincible, were killed, when the armour of one of ship\'s gun turrets was penetrated, causing the battlecruiser to be blown in half by a magazine explosion amidships and sink within 90 seconds with the loss of all but six of her crew of 1,032 officers and ratings The service and supreme sacrifice of Stoker Alex Stabes is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial located at Portsmouth, England. At the time of his death Alexander was 23 years of age. He was the son of John and Annie Stables, of, 18 Milton Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Medal verification: Alexander Stables is confirmed as being entitled to the 1914-15 Star, together with companion British War Medal and Interallied Victory Medal, that were sent to his \'Father\' as his notified \'Next-of-Kin\', reference Admiralty medal roll ADM 171/115 Alexander Stables, son of John Stables (a Tailor) and Annie Stables (nee Johnston), was a native of the parish of St. Cuthbert\'s, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, where he was born on , 8 March 1893. The Stables family was a large one, with no less then 11 x children, born to the parents between 1883-1900, comprising 6 x daughters and 5 x sons. John had been employed as a \'Van Man\' prior to his enlisting in the Royal Navy on, 25 July 1911. On joining the Royal Navy he was given the rate \'Stoker 2\'. Amongst the ships and bases he served prior to the Great War, was a posting to the crew of H.M.S. Black Prince (an Armoured Cruiser, sunk at the Battle of Jutland), on which he served, 23 April 1911 to 20 April 1914. Promoted to rate \'Stoker 1\', he was a member of the crew of H.M.S. Invincible (a Battlecruiser), from, 3 August 1914. Alexander was aboard the Invincible during two of the major Naval actions of 1914, including the first naval engagement of the war at the Battle of Heligoland Bight, and secondly playing a very active part at the Battle of the Falkland Islands in November 1914 Battle of the Falkland Islands: During the battle H.M.S. Invincible had fired 513 shells from her main guns, but had been hit twenty-two times. Two of her bow compartments were flooded, and one hit on her waterline abreast \'P\' turret had flooded a coal bunker and temporarily given her a 15° list. Nevertheless, only one man had been killed and five wounded aboard all of the battlecruisers present Stoker 1st Class Alexander Stables was \'Killed-in-Action\', at the Battle of Jutland, on 31 May 1916 Sadly Alexander Stables was not the only son of John and Annie Stables to be killed during the Great War. Less then 1 week after Alexander\'s, death at Jutland, notification was received that Alexander\'s younger brother - another \'Stoker 1\' in the Royal Navy, George Stables (b. 1896) had been \'Killed-in-Action\' when the Armoured Cruisier H.M.S. Hampshire was destroyed and sunk - together with Field Marshal Lord Kitchener aboard - on, 5 June 1916. The medal retaining its original watered silk \'moire\' stitched medal riband Condition: EF

1914-15 Star (Surg. D. Lorimer R.N.V.R.)

1914-15 Star (W.J. Harris, Fmn., M.F.A.) Recipient was a Fireman serving with the Mercantile Fleet Auxiliary Condition: VF

1914-15 Star. No clasp (Specimen. 68-Gen. No-3653) A Royal Mint struck officially impressed 'Specimen' medal prepared for the War Office Note: See our lisitings of Great War medals for other examples of scarce seen official specimen medals Condition: With traces of original lustre EF

1914-15 Star. With companion numbered Silver War Badge on riband (80646. Gnr. T. Myl.Roi. R.F.A.) The Silver War Badge, which retains it's original pin and clasp fittings, is numbered 287587 Important: Thomas Mylroi was a unique name in the British Army during the Great War - and is also unique in the England and Wales Census for the preceding period 1901-1911 Gunner Thomas Mylroi of the Royal Field Artillery was a native of Lonan, Isle of Man, where he had been born circa 1897-98. In 1911, he was residing at 31 Derby Square, Douglas, Isle of Man, with his parents and siblings. He enlisted in the British Army on 23 February 1915, joining the Royal Field Artillery. The respective Medal Index Card confirms that he first entered theatre of war 'France' on 12 July 1915. Thomas was subsequently discharged from the British Army on 21 December 1917, due to sickness (the Silver War Badge roll refers), at his time of discharge his parent unit was shown as being 27th Brigade R.F.A. Condition: VF

1914-1915 Star (2.7 inch) original silk 'moire' riband

1939-45 Star Un-named as issued A Royal-Mint issue Condition: GVF

1939-45 Star A Royal Mint issue Condition: GVF

193rd Nova Scotia Highlanders (Cape Breton Highlanders) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force: Bronze glengarry cap badge Complete with two loop fittings on reverse, and as issued The 193rd (Nova Scotia Highlanders) Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force. It was raised at, Truro, Nova Scotia, during the winter of 1915-16 and cast its recruitement net throughout Nova Scotia. The unit was mobilized for overseas service in, October 1916, when the unit embarked for England. The battalion was subsequently absorbed into the 17th Reserve Battalion on, 20 January 1917, providing reinforcement drafts to the Canadian Corps (4 x Divisions) in France & Flanders. Post-war the history, services and traditions of the battalion were perpetuated by The Nova Scotia Highlanders Condition: GVF

1947-72 Jubilee of Independence Medal An un-named example Condition: VF

1st Dumbartonshire Rifle Volunteer Corps: Glengarry cap badge. White metal. Circa 1887-1908 Complete with 2 x copper loop fittings E&W to reverse, as issued With the creation of the Territorial Force in 1908, the unit was restyled 9th (Dumbartonshire) Battalion Princess Louise’s (Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders) The centre of the badge with a depiction of the 'Elephant' of Dumbarton Rock! Reference: Bloomer No. 254 '(Scottish Regimental Badges 1793-1971' (W.H. & K. D. Bloomer, 1982) Condition: GVF

1st Goorkha Rifles (restyled 1st Gurkha Rifles 1906): British Officers helmet plate as worn circa 1891-1906. This insignia dated 1894. Silver with brass crossed Kukri's. With English makers silver hallmarks 'Bent & Parker', Birmingham, 1894 The helmet plate is of four part construction approx (6.9 x 7.8 cms) of four part construction comprising crossed brass 'Kukri's' with numeral '1' on top, mounted on a hallmarked silver 5 pointed star (the hallmarks for maker Bent & Parker). Birminham 1894, surrounded by laurel sprays, all mounted upon a silver plated die struck multi rayed eight pointed star. The reverse of plate retaining the original two loop fasteners (East & West). All 4 x original fasteners (one clipped) present on reverse, as is the central screw post, washer and nut. The 1st Goorkha Rifles became 1st Prince of Wales?s Own Gurkha Rifles in 1906, and are represented in 2016 in the Indian Army as 1st Gorkha Rifles A very rare item of Gurkha Rifles insignia Condition: GVF

1st Volunteer Battalion Hampshire Regiment. Glengarry cap badge. Victorian era. Circa 1885-1900 The white metal badge surmounted by a Victorian Crown Complete with 3 x copper loops fittings to reverse as issued Condition: GVF

20th Hussars. \'Kings Crown\' gilding metal cap badge A restrike item of insignia Of the pattern of cap badge worn circa 1914-1922 The badge complete with slider fitting to reverse Condition: GVF

21 (County of London) Battalion The London Regiment (First Surrey Rifles). \'King\'s Crown\', blackened brass cap badge The badge of the type worn in the Great War is in blackened brass Complete with brass slider fitting to reverse Condition: About EF

22nd Dragoons. Cap badge. White Metal. Circa 1941-1945 The badge with the correct 'voided' white metal numerals Complete with brass slider fitting to reverse, as issued Reference: Kipling & King No. 1912 (Volume II 'Head-Dress Badges of the British Army' (Kipling & King, 2006 edition)) Note: The 22nd Dragoons was the title held by four separate Cavalry regiments of the British Army raised and disbanded between 1716 and 1945. The last regiment of this name existed during the Second World War, from 1 December 1940 until 30 November 1945. The regiment served overseas 1944-1945, being present during the Normandy Landings (D-Day) and through the subsequent North West Europe campaign including the fighting into Germany Condition: GVF

22nd Regiment Order of Merit (1820-). Silver issue The 'Silver' medal was awarded for 14 years service (medals were also awarded in 'Bronze' for 7 years service, and in 'Silver Gilt' for 21 years service) Obverse: King George III receiving the medal from Colonel Crosbie, with legend ‘Established under Royal Sanction’. With the date date ‘1785’ below. Reverse: ‘Order of Merit 22nd Regiment, Reestablished by Col. Sir H. Gough, 1st January 1820’ Dimension: 36mm Suspension: An ornate hinged silver bar & clip The 22nd Regiment of Foot (restyled as the Cheshire Regiment in 1881) was one of the very few British Infantry regiments to not qualify / earn the retrospective MGS Medal, or present at Waterloo.During the period of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, the 22nd served in the West Indies from September 1793, where it took part in expeditions against Martinique, Saint Lucia, Guadeloupe, and Saint-Domingue. In January 1800 the regiment was briefly posted to South Africa, before moving to India, where it served at Bhurtpore in 1805 and at the Capture of Deig. In 1810, the regiment took part in the occupation of Mauritius. For their services during that period only 8 x 'All Ranks' were alive to later claim their Army Of India medals with the clasp 'Capture of Deig' It was only in 1843 during the Scinde Campaign, that the regiment first qualified as a unit to receive campaign medals in respect of their services at Meeanee & Hyderabad Basis the paucity of campaign medals awarded to the 22nd Foot in the early 19th Century era, the series of regimental medals, were the only tangible means of recognising the individual services of long service veterans in the regiment Condition: GVF

232nd (Saskatchewan) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force: Bronze glengarry cap badge Complete with two loop fittings on reverse, and as issued The badge with makers marks on reverse for \'Dingwall\' The 232nd (Saskatchewan) Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. The unit was raised at North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada, with recruiting started in early 1916. The unit embarked for overseas service in, April 1917, when it embarked for England. The battalion was subsequently absorbed into the 15th Reserve Battalion in, June 1917, providing reinforcement drafts to the Canadian Corps (4 x Divisions) in France & Flanders. Post Great War the services, history & traditions of the battalion have been perpetuated by The North Saskatchewan Regiment. Condition: GVF

23rd Hussars. Cap badge. Bi-metal. Circa 1941-1946 An un-marked 'Gaunt' badge, with reinforcing ring and customary 'sweat holes' on reverse Complete with brass slider fitting to reverse, as issued Reference: Kipling & King No. 1913 (Volume II 'Head-Dress Badges of the British Army' (Kipling & King, 2006 edition)) Note: The 23rd Hussars was a cavalry regiment of the British Army raised during World War II and in existence from 1940 to 1946. The regiment served overseas 1944-1945, being present during the Normandy from June 1944, and through the subsequent North West Europe campaign including the fighting into Germany Condition: GVF

24th Lancers. Cap badge. White metal (or, s/p). Circa 1941-1944 Complete with 2 x copper loop fittings to reverse, as issued An un-marked 'Gaunt' restrike Reference: Kipling & King No. 1914 (Volume II 'Head-Dress Badges of the British Army' (Kipling & King, 2006 edition)) The 24th Lancers was a cavalry regiment of the British Army that only existed from late 1940 to mid-1944. Assigned to the 8th Armoured Brigade, the regiment only fought during the Invasion of Normandy (landed on D-Day +1) before being disbanded in July 1944. After disbandment, the regiment's personnel were sent to other cavalry regiments as reinforcements Condition GVF

25 Years Jubilee of Independence Medal (6759429 Hav S.Ram, A.M.C.) Medal named to an NCO serving in the Army Medical Corps Condition: VF

25th Dragoons. Cap badge. Bi-metal. Circa 1941-1947 Complete with brass slider fitting to reverse, as issued Reference: Kipling & King No. 1915 (Volume II 'Head-Dress Badges of the British Army' (Kipling & King, 2006 edition)) The 25th Dragoons was a cavalry regiment of the British Army that only existed from 1941 to 1947. The unit had the distinction amongst the 'Armoured' war-raised regiments of having been raised (India), fought (Burma) and disbanded (India) without ever being stationed as a unit in the United Kingdom The regiment was raised in Sialkot, Punjab, British India (now Pakistan), in February 1941 from a cadre of personnel taken from the 3rd Carabiniers along with volunteers from several infantry regiments. It was initially assigned to the 4th Indian Armoured Brigade (which later became 254th Indian Armoured Brigade and, still later, the 254th Indian Tank Brigade). In 1943, it was reassigned to the Indian XV Corps and transported in great secrecy to Arakan prior to taking part in the Battle of the Admin Box, in which its M3 Lee tanks proved decisive. The regiment spent the remainder of the war in India a Burma. It was part of the 50th Indian Tank Brigade and based in Madras and Bangalore prior to being disbanded in 1947 Condition: GVF

26th Hussars. Cap badge. Gilding-metal. Circa 1941-1943 Complete with brass slider fitting to reverse, as issued An un-marked 'Gaunt' restrike Reference: Kipling & King No. 1916 (Volume II 'Head-Dress Badges of the British Army' (Kipling & King, 2006 edition)) The 26th Hussars was a very short lived 'armoured' cavalry regiment of the British Army from 1941 to 1943 The regiment was raised at Meerut , British India, in, June 1941 from a cadre of personnel taken from the 14th/20th King's Hussars. It was assigned to the 2nd Indian Armoured Brigade and was later moved to the 255th Indian Armoured Brigade at Sialkot. The regiment did not deploy to Burma and did not participate in battle It was disbanded at Bolarum, near Secunderabad, in October 1943. Some of the personnel were at that time transferred to the 3rd Carabiniers Condition: GVF

27th Lancers. Cap badge. Officers pattern. Bi-metal. Circa 1941-1945 Only officers pattern insignia was issued with bi-metal, i.e., \'part silvered\' pennants The reverse of the Elephants head with sweat hole, and fitted with 2 x copper loops, as issued Important: This is an example of the unknown manufacturers officers pattern badge, with slider removed and loops attached, issued to the regiment, and referred to by Peter Seaman (author & authority on the War \'Raised\' cavalry units of the Second World War, see \'For Hostilities Only\' (2010)), who has recorded that several officers of the regiment interviewed, affirmed that this was the exact pattern of badge indented & received by them prior to embarking for overseas services Reference: Kipling & King No. 1917 (Volume II \'Head-Dress Badges of the British Army\' (Kipling & King, 2006 edition)) Note: The 27th Lancers was a British Army cavalry regiment from 1941 to 1945 In 1943, the regiment proceeded on overseas service, firstly it was shipped to Egypt; next, in 1944 it moved to Italy, where it served as an independent reconnaissance regiment for the Allied Force Headquarters, and finished the war in Austria, where it was disbanded in August 1945. At the time of the regiments disbandment, some its personnel were transferred (or returned) to the 12th Lancers A very scarce \'Officers\' badge to a short-lived Second World War raised cavalry (armoured) regiment Condition: VF

28th (County of London) Battalion, London Regiment (Artists Rifles). W/M cap badge The badge in white metal is of the first type with single word legend 'Artists' on central scroll. was worn prior to 1914 and during the Great War Complete with brass slider fitting to reverse Condition: VF

2nd County of London (Westminster Dragoons) Imperial Yeomanry: Cap badge. Gilding metal. Circa 1899-1908 The badge with solid 'Portculis' Complete with 2 x copper loop fittings E&W to reverse of badge, and as issued Reference: Kipling & King No. 1361 (Volume I 'Head-Dress Badges of the British Army' (Kipling & King, 2006 edition)) Condition: About EF

2nd Cruiser Squadron Medal 1908. With 13 x clasps; Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Ladysmith, East London, Port Elizabeth, Simonstown, Cape Town, St. Helena, Rio De Janerio & Monte Video The medal could be awarded with a maxium of 14 clasps - the only clasp not here represented being the issue for 'Buenos Aries' The reverse of the medal with the names of the 4 x Battle Cruisers that formed the 2nd Cruiser Squadron, which in 1908, was deployed on an extensive flag-waving voyage to South Africa (including Naval touring parties to cities of the interior), St Helena (South Atlantic), Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina The superlative British Naval Medal that reflected the projection of British Naval Power during the years of the 'Naval Arms Race' that preceded - and fatefully contributed to the destructive Great War 1914-1918 Extremely scarce seen with 13 clasps Condition: GVF

2nd Cruiser Squadron Medal 1908. With 13 x clasps; Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Ladysmith, East London, Port Elizabeth, Simonstown, Cape Town, St. Helena, Rio De Janerio, Monte Video Penultimate clasp issue: The medal could be awarded with a maximum of 14 clasps - the medal here offered being awarded every clasp, except for the last clasp on the squadron\'s tour, i.e., that for \'Buenos Aries\' (Argentina) The reverse of the medal with the names of the 4 x Battle Cruisers that formed the 2nd Cruiser Squadron, which in 1908, was deployed on an extensive flag-waving voyage to South Africa (including Naval touring parties to cities of the interior), St Helena (South Atlantic), Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina The superlative British Naval Medal reflecting the projection of British Naval Power during the years of the \'Naval Arms Race\' that preceded - and fatefully contributed to the destructive Great War 1914-1918 Rare seen with 13 x clasps Condition: About GVF

2nd Cruiser Squadron Medal 1908. With 14 x clasps; Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Ladysmith, East London, Port Elizabeth, Simonstown, Cape Town, St. Helena, Rio De Janerio, Monte Video & Bueno Aries The medal could be awarded with a maximum of 14 clasps - the medal here offered being a rare seen maximum clasp issue medal The reverse of the medal with the names of the 4 x Battle Cruisers that formed the 2nd Cruiser Squadron, which in 1908, was deployed on an extensive flag-waving voyage to South Africa (including Naval touring parties to cities of the interior), St Helena (South Atlantic), Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina The superlative British Naval Medal reflecting the projection of British Naval Power during the years of the 'Naval Arms Race' that preceded - and fatefully contributed to the destructive Great War 1914-1918 Rare seen with 14 x clasps Condition: About GVF

2nd Cruiser Squadron Medal 1908. With 14 x clasps; Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Ladysmith, East London, Port Elizabeth, Simonstown, Cape Town, St. Helena, Rio De Janerio, Monte Video & Buenos Aries Maximum clasp issue: The medal could be awarded with a maximum of 14 clasps - the medal here offered being a rare seen maximum clasp issue medal The reverse of the medal with the names of the 4 x Battle Cruisers that formed the 2nd Cruiser Squadron, which in 1908, was deployed on an extensive flag-waving voyage to South Africa (including Naval touring parties to cities of the interior), St Helena (South Atlantic), Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina The superlative British Naval Medal reflecting the projection of British Naval Power during the years of the \'Naval Arms Race\' that preceded - and fatefully contributed to the destructive Great War 1914-1918 Rare seen with 14 x clasps Condition: GVF

2nd Cruiser Squadron Medal 1908. With clasp 'Simonstown' Obverse, Hope bidding farewell to the four ships of the squadron, surrounded by inscription ?South Africa and South America 1908?. Reverse: ?2nd Cruiser Squadron, Closer Union 1908, Good Hope, Devonshire, Antrim, Carnarvon,? Condition: EF

2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen\'s Bay\'s). King\'s Crown gilding metal cap badge. Circa 1914-1952 The reverse of the badge retaining its original crimped slider fitting Of the pattern as worn during both World Wars 1914-1945 Condition: VF

2nd Volunteer Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Glengarry cap badge. Victorian era. Circa 1885-1901 The white metal badge surmounted by a Victorian Crown Complete with 3 x copper loops fittings to reverse as issued Condition: GVF

2nd Volunteer Battalion Oxfordshire Regiment. Glengarry cap badge. Victorian era. Circa 1885-1901 The white metal badge surmounted by a Victorian Crown Complete with 3 x copper loops fittings to reverse as issued Condition: GVF

2nd Volunteer Battalion Somerset Light Infantry. Glengarry cap badge. Victorian era. Circa 1881-1900 The white metal badge surmounted by a Victorian Crown Sans 1 x copper loop (N) but retaining the other original 2 x copper loops (E & W) on the reverse Condition: GVF

2nd Volunteer Battalion Warwickshire Regiment. Glengarry cap badge. Victorian era. Circa 1881-1900 The white metal badge surmounted by a Victorian Crown Complete with 2 x brass loops fittings (N & S) to reverse Condition: GVF

2nd Volunteer Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment. Glengarry cap badge. Victorian era. Circa 1881-1900 The white metal badge surmounted by a Victorian Crown With a red flock fabric insert behind the voided centre Complete with 3 x copper loops fittings to reverse 2nd (Bradford) VB PWO West Yorkshire Regiment Victorian glengarry badge circa 1887-96. Good die-stamped white metal crowned circlet WEST YORKSHIRE 2ND VOLR. BATTN.; White Horse to voided centre Condition: GVF

31st Battalion (Fincastle\'s Horse) Imperial Yeomanry. Cap badge. Bi-metal circa 1901-1902 The star in white metal with the legend \'belt strap\' and centre in gilding metal Complete with 2 x copper loop fittings to reverse, as issued Reference: Kipling & King No. 1406 (Volume I \'Head-Dress Badges of the British Army\' (Kipling & King, 2006 edition)) A very scarce short-lived Scottish raised Imperial Yeomanry unit, that deployed on active service to South Africa in April 1902 The cap badges were designed for wear on the ubiquitous \'Slouch Hat\', popularly worn by the Imperial Yeomany during & immediately after the South African War Condition: VF

36th (Herefordshire) Regiment of Foot: Pair of facing gilding metal collar badges (Victorian era) Comprising \'Royal Crests\' with Victorian crowns with lions on top Only worn 1873-1882 The reverse of the badges complete with their original loop fittings, and as issued Scarce Condition: GVF

37th Hampshire Regiment Best Shot Medal: Best Shot 'Lewis Gun' 1937 (Pte R. Hutchings) Obverse: The silver medal topped by crossed 'Lewis Guns' and ?crowned 37? suspension, with gilt band inscribed, ?Best Shot. Lewis Gun 1937 Pte R. Hutchings? - the digit 7 in the date being re-engraved. Reverse; crossed rifles within a wreath. The medal complete with it's issue silk riband in the regimental colours and with integral top brooch riband bar, this latter retaining it's hinged pin and clasp fittings The medal contained in it's original 'Phillips, Aldershot' fitted case of issue, the lid of which is inscribed in gilt, ?1st Bn. The Hampshire Regt.? with regimental emblem Widely - and in our opinion rightly - considered the most impressive and substantial of all regimentally struck 'Best Shot' medals awarded by the infantry regiments of the British Army post 1881. The regimental series of the Hampshire Regiment included several other categories of shooting, for example; Rifle, Pistol, Machine-Gun etc, each distinguished by having a miniature crossed representation of the respective weapon as the prominent medal suspension Important: A search of the corresponding medal rolls for the period show that there was only 1 x 'R. Hutchings' serving in 1st Battalion Hampshire Regiment circa 1937, and who qualified for any campaign medal - this being No 5497895 Private R.H.J. Hutchings (ref WO 100/505 GSM 1918 campaign medal roll for Palestine). Corporal Robert Horace Joseph Hutchings, is recorded by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission as having died during the Second World War, his date of death being 16 April 1943. The remains of Corporal Hutchings are interred at Kantara War Memorial Cemetery in Egypt. Robert Hutchings was 26 years of age at the time of his death, and was a native of Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, his mother being Clara Hutchings of Stamshaw, Portsmouth, England Condition: EF

37th Hampshire Regiment Best Shot Medal: Best Shot Lewis Gun (Runner Up) 1928 Obverse: The silver medal topped by crossed 'Lewis Guns' and ?crowned 37? suspension, with band inscribed 'Best Shot Lewis Gun (Runner Up) 1928'. Reverse; crossed rifles within a wreath. The medal complete with it's issue silk riband in the regimental colours and with integral top brooch riband bar, this latter retaining it's hinged pin and clasp fittings The medal contained in it's original 'Phillips, Aldershot' fitted case of issue, the lid of which is inscribed in gilt, ?1st Bn. The Hampshire Regt.? with regimental emblem Widely - and in our opinion rightly - considered the most impressive and substantial of all regimentally struck 'Best Shot' medals awarded by the infantry regiments of the British Army post 1881. This regimental series of the Hampshire Regiment included several other categories of shooting, for example; Rifle, Pistol, Machine-Gun etc., each distinguished by having a miniature crossed representation of the respective weapon as the prominent medal suspension Condition: EF

39th Garhwal Rifles (Indian Army). Pair of Great War period Officers sholuder titles, being blackened brass. The badges complete and retaining original reverse lug fittings. Condition: VF

3rd Carabiniers: A lot of 2 x items of regimental insignia: a). NCO\'s \'Arm badge\' 2 x part in bi-metal (c.1928-1960) The reverse of the bi-metal two piece arm badge retaining one of its loop fittings as issued a/f The insignia was worn by NCOs of the regiment between 1928 to 1971 b). 3rd Carabiniers: Bi-metal collar or beret badge (c.1928-1960) The reverse of the bi-metal badge retaining both of its loop fittings as issued The insignia was worn by other-ranks of the regiment between 1928 to 1960 Condition: GVF

3rd Carabiniers: Lot of 8 x regimental pattern gilding brass buttons (c.1928-1971) The lot comprises 4 x full-size & and 4 x small-size buttons The buttons all with makers marks on reverse for All buttons retaining their original loop fittings as issued The regimental buttons was worn by NCOs of the regiment between 1928 to 1971 Couple of the large badges only with oxidistation marks GF Condition: Mostly VF

3rd County of London (Sharpshooters). Cap badge. Gilding metal. Circa 1901-1908 A cast badge, also worn as a collar badge Complete with 2 x copper loops to reverse, and as issued Reference: Kipling & King No. 1363 (Volume I \'Head-Dress Badges of the British Army\' (Kipling & King, 2006 edition)) Condition: About VF

3rd Gurkha Rifles: Silver hallmarked (1912) Officer's pouch belt plate The badge with Birmingham hallmarks and makers marks 'B & P' (Bent & Parker). A laurel wreath with entwined scrolls which bear the regiment's pre-Great War battle honours 'Ahmed Khel' 'Burma 85-87' 'Punjab Frontier' 'Afghanistan 78-80' 'Chitral' and 'Tirah'; surmounted by the crowned cypher of Queen Alexandra resting on a tablet inscribed with the battle honour 'Delhi'. Inside the wreath a Maltese cross with in centre a circlet inscribed with title 'Third Gurkha Rifles' surrounding crossed kukris with the numeral '3' between the blades The badge complete with four posts to reverse, each of which retains is fitted with it's original silver screw nut A rare item of Indian Army insignia from the Edwardian era of the British Raj Condition: EF

3rd Indian Infantry Division \'Chindit\' (Special Force): Silk embroidered formation arm badge. Positively attributed to a \'Scottish \'Chindit\' Material: Golden silk thread embroidered on light blue fabric Dimension: 71mm Design: A worsted blue embroidered patch with gold silk thread adorned with a 'Chinte' (Burmese dragon pagoda 'custodian') guarding a pagoda. The reverse of the patch is fitted with four press studs. Reverse: The khaki coloured backing fitted with 4 x press studs for wear / attachment on the arm sleeve, the studs attached by thread Note: All original woven / embroidered 'Chindit' formation arm badges were manufactured by hand, by numerous local suppliers, in theatre, in British India. As a consequence, the badges vary in detail and quality, and could be purchased privately Positively attributed: Worn by William Kennedy McFadyen, who was the third and youngest son of Colour Sergeant Andrew Kennedy McFadyen (a 'Professional Soldier' with Highland Light Infantry) and Amelia Sarah Jane McFadyen (nee Titcombe). Of paternal Scottish heritage, William was born in Reading, Berkshire, on, 14 August 1914. After leaving school, William pursued a career as a Merchant Seaman, being employed and serving variously with: Williamson-Buchanan Turbine Steamers Ltd; Clan Line Steamers Ltd & London Midland & Scottish Steamship Services. During the Second World War, circa 1940, William enlisted in the British Army, and was allocated the unique British Army number 991690 - from the block allocated to the Royal Artillery in 1920 - on being posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery (he joined 6th Field Training Regiment on, 15 December 1940), and from there was posted to the 155th (Lanarkshire Yeomanry) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, and deployed to India. Most of 155th (Lanarkshire Yeomanry) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, shipped to Malaya, where the remnants of the unit were captured, at the fall of Singapore Colony, on,15 February 1942. However, 1 x battery, including William McFadyen remained behind in India, where the unit formed the nucleus of the newly raised, 160th Field Regiment Royal Artillery, and subsequently served in Burma under higher formation 14th Army, during which time he served as a 'Chindit' (the medals were sourced with a wide ensemble of insignia worn by William Kennedy McFadyen, including, Chindits - Special Force - cloth sleeve insignia, Lanakrshire Yeomanry insignia, & Royal Artillery badges, all of which are being listed and sold separately form the medals. William's extant Royal Artillery Attestation record, held and accessible at The National Archives, shows that he was transferred to the Essex Regiment on, 14 October 1944 - which date and posting is significant Chindit Service 51st/69th Regiment Royal Artillery: From February to April 1943 Major-General Orde Wingate's Long Range Penetration (LRP) Groups, the 'Chindits', had carried out their first operation into Japanese-held Burma (Operation Longcloth). After the lessons learned it was decided to increase 'Special Force' to six brigades for future operations, and 70th Division was selected to be broken up to provide three of these. 16th Brigade and 51st (W&C) Field Rgt left the division on 29 September 1943. In September the regiment was joined by 587 (Independent) Field Bty, which had been formed in India in 1942 from a troop of A Bty, 160th Field Rgt. The augmented regiment then handed in its guns and began converting to an infantry role. On 18 October 51st (W&C) Field Rgt was amalgamated with 69th (Duke of Connaught's Hampshire) Light Anti-Aircraft/Anti-Tank Rgt to form an infantry battalion designated 51st/69th Regiment, RA, which trained in the LRP role The combined regiment formed 51 and 69 Columns of 16th Bde for the Second Chindit Expedition (Operation Thursday). After several changes of plan, 16th Bde under Brig Bernard Fergusson began its long march from Ledo in Assam into Burma on 5 February, proceeding down a single-file track towards Hkalak Ga. The going was extremely difficult, and the head of the brigade took until 16 February to cover the 35 miles (56 km) to Hkalak Ga. Progress was then quicker, and the brigade reached the Chindwin River on 28 February, 10 days behind schedule. It turned a sandbank into an airstrip and then began crossing the river on 1 March aboard assault boats brought in by gliders. The head of the column moved off that night towards its objective of Indaw, detaching two columns (possibly 51 and 69) to attack Lonkin. The rest of 16th Bde established a stronghold codenamed 'Aberdeen' near Manhton and on 22 March gliders flew in material to construct an airstrip. The fresh 14th Bde then began to be flown in on 23 March, but 16th Bde was ordered to attack Indaw without time for concentrate or for rest after its long march. The other six columns of the brigade made the attack, but it failed with heavy casualties. Fergusson then concentrated his brigade in the hills to reorganise and await support By the beginning of April 16 Bde was back at 'Aberdeen', while the fresh Chindit formations were being flown in to continue the operation. It was then decided to fly out the exhausted units of 16th Bde. The brigade was moved to Comilla in East Bengal and by 17 May was at Bangalore in India. About a quarter of the personnel of 51st/69th Rgt were sent to the UK, either because they were unfit for further service after their exertions and sickness or were eligible for repatriation under the 'Python' scheme after three years and eight months' overseas service. The remainder of the regiment were drafted to 1st Battalion Essex Regiment, which had also returned from the Chindit expedition, and continued as infantry until the end of the war. However, the Chindits did not see action again and 'Special Force' was disbanded in February 1945 Post War: In the late 1950's William enlisted in the Territorial Army, being allocated the unique army number 23939412, and in 1958, was holding the rank of Corporal while serving with the Royal Army Pay Corps attached to the Cameronians, where he was based at Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. By the time he was awarded the EM TAVR, he held the rank of Sergeant, and although in his 50's (he was born in 1914) would have been retained in the TAVR under special conditions due to his specialist services / qualifications See other separate listings for 'McFadyen' including badges and his father's medal & regimental insignia Scarce & desirable theatre made insignia of the legendary Burma theatre 'Chindit' Special Force Condition: GVF

3rd Indian Infantry Division \'Chindit\' (Special Force): Silk embroidered formation arm badge. Positively attributed to a \'Scottish \'Chindit\' Material: Silver wire bullion padded on dark navy blue cloth Dimension: 77mm Design: A circular dark padded patch with silver bullion thread adorned with a 'Chinte' (Burmese dragon pagoda 'custodian') guarding a pagoda. The reverse of the patch is fitted with four press studs. Reverse: The black coloured backing with evidence (4 x equally spaced double pin holes) where 4 x studs would have sometime been attached to the backing fabric for wear / attachment on the arm sleeve Note: All original woven / embroidered 'Chindit' formation arm badges were manufactured by hand, by numerous local suppliers, in theatre, in British India. As a consequence, the badges vary in detail and quality, and could be purchased privately Positively attributed: Worn by William Kennedy McFadyen, who was the third and youngest son of Colour Sergeant Andrew Kennedy McFadyen (a 'Professional Soldier' with Highland Light Infantry) and Amelia Sarah Jane McFadyen (nee Titcombe). Of paternal Scottish heritage, William was born in Reading, Berkshire, on, 14 August 1914. After leaving school, William pursued a career as a Merchant Seaman, being employed and serving variously with: Williamson-Buchanan Turbine Steamers Ltd; Clan Line Steamers Ltd & London Midland & Scottish Steamship Services. During the Second World War, circa 1940, William enlisted in the British Army, and was allocated the unique British Army number 991690 - from the block allocated to the Royal Artillery in 1920 - on being posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery (he joined 6th Field Training Regiment on, 15 December 1940), and from there was posted to the 155th (Lanarkshire Yeomanry) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, and deployed to India. Most of 155th (Lanarkshire Yeomanry) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, shipped to Malaya, where the remnants of the unit were captured, at the fall of Singapore Colony, on,15 February 1942. However, 1 x battery, including William McFadyen remained behind in India, where the unit formed the nucleus of the newly raised, 160th Field Regiment Royal Artillery, and subsequently served in Burma under higher formation 14th Army, during which time he served as a 'Chindit' (the medals were sourced with a wide ensemble of insignia worn by William Kennedy McFadyen, including, Chindits - Special Force - cloth sleeve insignia, Lanakrshire Yeomanry insignia, & Royal Artillery badges, all of which are being listed and sold separately form the medals. William's extant Royal Artillery Attestation record, held and accessible at The National Archives, shows that he was transferred to the Essex Regiment on, 14 October 1944 - which date and posting is significant Chindit Service 51st/69th Regiment Royal Artillery: From February to April 1943 Major-General Orde Wingate's Long Range Penetration (LRP) Groups, the 'Chindits', had carried out their first operation into Japanese-held Burma (Operation Longcloth). After the lessons learned it was decided to increase 'Special Force' to six brigades for future operations, and 70th Division was selected to be broken up to provide three of these. 16th Brigade and 51st (W&C) Field Rgt left the division on 29 September 1943. In September the regiment was joined by 587 (Independent) Field Bty, which had been formed in India in 1942 from a troop of A Bty, 160th Field Rgt. The augmented regiment then handed in its guns and began converting to an infantry role. On 18 October 51st (W&C) Field Rgt was amalgamated with 69th (Duke of Connaught's Hampshire) Light Anti-Aircraft/Anti-Tank Rgt to form an infantry battalion designated 51st/69th Regiment, RA, which trained in the LRP role The combined regiment formed 51 and 69 Columns of 16th Bde for the Second Chindit Expedition (Operation Thursday). After several changes of plan, 16th Bde under Brig Bernard Fergusson began its long march from Ledo in Assam into Burma on 5 February, proceeding down a single-file track towards Hkalak Ga. The going was extremely difficult, and the head of the brigade took until 16 February to cover the 35 miles (56 km) to Hkalak Ga. Progress was then quicker, and the brigade reached the Chindwin River on 28 February, 10 days behind schedule. It turned a sandbank into an airstrip and then began crossing the river on 1 March aboard assault boats brought in by gliders. The head of the column moved off that night towards its objective of Indaw, detaching two columns (possibly 51 and 69) to attack Lonkin. The rest of 16th Bde established a stronghold codenamed 'Aberdeen' near Manhton and on 22 March gliders flew in material to construct an airstrip. The fresh 14th Bde then began to be flown in on 23 March, but 16th Bde was ordered to attack Indaw without time for concentrate or for rest after its long march. The other six columns of the brigade made the attack, but it failed with heavy casualties. Fergusson then concentrated his brigade in the hills to reorganise and await support By the beginning of April 16 Bde was back at 'Aberdeen', while the fresh Chindit formations were being flown in to continue the operation. It was then decided to fly out the exhausted units of 16th Bde. The brigade was moved to Comilla in East Bengal and by 17 May was at Bangalore in India. About a quarter of the personnel of 51st/69th Rgt were sent to the UK, either because they were unfit for further service after their exertions and sickness or were eligible for repatriation under the 'Python' scheme after three years and eight months' overseas service. The remainder of the regiment were drafted to 1st Battalion Essex Regiment, which had also returned from the Chindit expedition, and continued as infantry until the end of the war. However, the Chindits did not see action again and 'Special Force' was disbanded in February 1945 Post War: In the late 1950's William enlisted in the Territorial Army, being allocated the unique army number 23939412, and in 1958, was holding the rank of Corporal while serving with the Royal Army Pay Corps attached to the Cameronians, where he was based at Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. By the time he was awarded the EM TAVR, he held the rank of Sergeant, and although in his 50's (he was born in 1914) would have been retained in the TAVR under special conditions due to his specialist services / qualifications See other separate listings for 'McFadyen' including badges and his father's medal & regimental insignia A scarce & desirable theatre made insignia of the legendary Burma theatre 'Chindit' Special Force Condition: GVF

3rd Volunteer Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment. Glengarry cap badge. Victorian era. Circa 1881-1900 The white metal badge surmounted by a Victorian Crown Complete with 3 x copper loops fittings to reverse 3rd (Bedford) VB Bedfordshire Regiment Victorian OR’s glengarry badge circa 1887-96. A good scarce die-stamped white metal example. Crowned circlet ‘Bedfordshire 3rd Volr. Battn. ‘; to the voided centre, an eight pointed star bearing Maltese Cross, centrally a Hart crossing a ford. Three loops to reverse Condition: GVF

4 x Victorian era medal brooches / buckles This including 2 x maker marked examples, including one by 'Hunt & Roskell'. The three pronged buckle 'sans' reverse pin and clasp, and the engraved buckle with missing clasp on reverse clasp post Condition: VF

42nd Royal Highland Regiment: Peninsula Campaign Medal 1819. Silver. With eight 'Battle Honours' on reverse Un-named as issued Medal fitted with silver claw and floreate suspension The battle honours on the medal reading from top down are; - Corunna - Fuentes D'onor - Pyrenees - Nivelle - Nive - Orthes - Toulouse - Peninsula This early regimental medal was instituted by Lt-Col R.H. Dick (Gold Medal for 'Busaco'), being struck by 'Parkes' of Dublin. Recorded in silver and bronze, for award to regimental veterans of the 42nd Regiment (Black Watch) who had served overseas during the Napoleonic Wars Condition: GVF

47th Sikhs War Record The Great War 1914-18 9 (Picton Publishing reprint, England 1992) The regiment was heavily engaged in France & Flanders and later Mesopotamia. The text liberally dotted with names and anecdotal references to identified Indian soldiers (all ranks) - many of them being award winners, or those recommended for decorations. The appendices contain much of use, including a detailed list of Honours & Awards 321 pages Condition: With DJ. Binding and contents Fine

4th (Perthshire) Volunteer Bn. Black Watch (The Royal Highlanders). White metal \'Glengarry\' cap badge. 1890-1907 era adge The badge complete with its original loop fittings on the reverse of the badge With the formation of the Territorial Force in 1908, the regiment's name and cap badge changed to become 6th (Perthshire) Battalion the Black Watch Uncommon Condition: GVF

4th Queens Own Hussars (IVth Queens Own Hussars). 15 carat gold uniface fob medallion The gold fob medallion measuring approx 31mm length and 29mm wide Obverse: Representation of the cap badge of the 4th Queens Own Hussars Reverse plain, except for 15ct Gold mark Note: Sir Winston Churchill, was commissioned as a Cornet into the 4th Hussars in January 1895. He later became the Colonel-in-Chief of the Regimen, 4th Queens Own Hussars, t from 1941 until amalgamation and was then Colonel-in-Chief of the Regiment of the new Queen's Royal Irish Hussars until his death in 1965 Condition: VF

5 x 'Pairs' GV era Royal Engineers 'RE' gilding metal shoulder titles All badges complete with reverse fittings & fitted with brass cotter pins Condition: VF

50th Anniversary of Independence Medal (0 51504 F SLT W. Sharma, I.N.) Presumably the F prefix before the rank of Sub Lieutenant denotes an award to an Indian Navy Officer in the flying branch, or Female? Medal mounted as worn Condition: GVF

50th Anniversary of Independence Medal (7775609 Nk A. Kumar, C.M.P.) The regimental abbreviation is poorly indented on the medal - but the unique army number would support the unit identification as being a medal to the Corps of Military Police Condition: GVF

57th Wilde's Rifles (Frontier Force) Indian Army. Officers Pouch Belt Plate. Hallmarked silver 1905 A very fine die-struck badge of the type worn in period 1903-1922 Dimensions are approx; Height: 85mm. Width: 75mm This with English makers marks 'J.R.G. & S' (J.R. Gaunt & Son) and silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1905. The hallmarks on obverse either side of the tops of the laurel leaves Badge comprises a voided circlet with legend legend ?Wilde?s Rifles? with King's Crown above. In the centre are numerals '57' these latter attached to a customised replacement 'Prussian Blue' cloth backing - the facings of Widle's Rifles was Prussian Blue! The circlet surrounded by laurel leaves emblazoned with battle honours ?Delhi" "Lucknow" "Afghanistan" "China 1900? with "Frontier Force" subsidiary scroll title at foot of badge, scroll to the wreath with a two part scroll beneath with legend ?Frontier Force? Reverse of badge retains it's original three screw posts Condition: GVF

5th Army: Liberation of Naples Medal 1943 This example of the medal - unusually - retaining the original tri-colour silk riband, as issued to qualifying United States personnel of 5th Army, who entered Naples on 1 October 1943 A similar medal with '8th Army' obverse legend was awarded to British personnel of the British 8th Army, who also participated in the Liberation of Naples during the Italy Campaign 1943 Condition: EF

5th Canadian Mounted Rifles (Canadian Expeditionary Force). Cap badge The badge complete with reverse loop fittings as issued The reverse marked with makers marks for \'Inglis\' Positively attributed: Badge was worn by 110172 Private James Fotheringham, 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles who was \'Killed-in-Action on 2 June 1916 at \'Maple Copse\' in France during the Great War - and whose campaign medals we are selling separately Note: The sale is for the cap badge only - the medals shown in the supporting images are just here included for reference / attribution purposes, and are no included in the sale - we will however forward the buyer soft-copy images of all the illustrations here used in this listing A choice near pristine condition bright pickled copper C.E.F. cap badge Condition: EF

5th Goorkha Regiment. Shoulder belt plate. White metal, cast. Gothic crown, post 1887 The insignia of two part construction and retaining the original white metal backing plate. The centre piece retaining both the original posts on reverse, and the wreath retaining the original 4 x posts on reverse. In total all 6 x reverse posts intact and fitted with 6 x nuts as issued Note: The 5th Goorkha Regiment (in 1903, retitled as 5th Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force), were in 1921, restyled as 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) An impressive item of regimental insignia as worn in the late Victorian / Edwardian era Condition: GVF

6th (City of London) Battalion The London Regiment (City of London Rifles). \'King\'s Crown\', blackened brass cap badge The badge of the type worn in the Great War is in blackened brass Complete with brass slider fitting to reverse Condition: GVF

6th Gurkha Rifles: White metal 2 x part cap badge 1948-1959 The badge parts each with their original brass reverse fittings, and attached to an ordnance issue backing plate complete with brass cotter pins as issued As worn by 6th Gurkha Rifles 1948-1959, the period of the Malaya Emergency Note: In 1959 the regimental title of the 6th Gurkhas was restyled to, '6th Queen Elizabeth’s Own Gurkha Rifles', from which time regiment thereafter incorporated the inclusion of the 'Queens Crown' atop their regimental insignia Condition: VF

6th Rajputana Rifles , Indian Army. Post 1922 officer?s pouch belt plate. A die-struck silvered example The laurel wreath wreath surmounted by a crown resting on a tablet inscribed ?Bourbon? (the regiment's oldest battle honour); the wreath festooned with battle honours. Within the wreath, a Maltese cross with lions between the angles and 'RR' gothic cypher to rope edged centre; the arms of the cross ornamented with further battle honours. The reverse of badge retaining all the original four screw post fittings as issued Condition: GVF

6th Volunteer Battalion Liverpool Regiment. Glengarry cap badge. Victorian era. Circa 1881-1900 A white metal plated badge surmounted by a Victorian Crown Complete with 3 x brass loops fittings to reverse The 6th Volunteer Battalion of the Liverpool Regiment (1881-1908) had its origins in the, 80th Lancashire Rifle Volunteers (LRV), that had been raised from amongst members of the Liverpool newspaper and printing trades on, 8 January, 1861. The 80th assumed the additional title, The Liverpool Press Guard, in 1862 and absorbed the 73rd LRV in 1863. The 73rd had been raised at Newton in June 1860. The 80th was renumbered 19th LRV in 1880 and in 1888 it was designated the 6th Volunteer Battalion, The King's (Liverpool) Regiment. The battalion was disbanded in 1908, on the formation of the Territorial Force. Those men of the 6th Volunteer Battalion who wished to continue serving, in the new Territorial Force, were absorbed into the 9th (Territorial) Battalion of the King's Liverpool Regiment Sometime cleaned & lacquered Condition: VF

74th (Highland) Regiment of Foot. Officers plaid brooch Obverse: A large (approx 99mm dimension) white metal quoit. In the centre a massive facetted citrine quartz stone. The quoit face finely engraved with thistles and 13 x battle honours with those for India (Seringaptam and Assaye) on top and other 11 for the Peninsular War on either side, with 'Fuentez (sic) Donor' heading those on right side, and 'Busaco' heading those on the left, with honour 'Peninsula' at the centre of the base. With a regimental title scroll beneath in roman numerals "LXXIV" Reverse: A convex dome (as a recess for the citrine stone) with screw attachment in centre. Together with original 'arched' stout pin and clasp fittings. Some light mostly indistinct etchings including the numeral 4 etched three times in different places, and in another area the number 200 and below that the spaced letters SS No makers marks - but the craftsmanship is similar to other bespoke insignia retailed by the London based regimental outfitters 'Meyer & Mortimer' A magnificent item of 19th century regimental insignia worn by officers of the 74th Highlanders during the early years of the reign of Queen Victoria In the Army Reforms of 1881, the 74th Highlanders were re-styled to become the 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry NOTE: The images shown have been taken using a flat-bed scanner, and hence appear a little mis-shapen. In reality the badge is of course perfectly symetrical..... Provenance: Christies 23 November 2011. Lot 202 Condition: GVF

74th (Highland) Regiment of Foot: Officer's white metal plaid brooch. Victorian pre 1881 Approximately 100mm wide Obverse: The quoit, mounted with a massive central ornament of facetted glass or quartz, and finely engraved with a thistle wreath and 'India' battle honours for Assaye, Seringapatam, and another 11 battle honours for the Napoleonic Wars, and scroll containing regimental roman numerals 'LXXIV' Reverse: Plain. Retaining the original long stout hinged pin and clasp fittings An attractive item of regimental insignia as worn by officers of the 74th Highlanders (the regiment subsequently became 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry in 1881) Condition: GVF

7th Queen\'s Own Hussars: Officer\'s full-dress flap pouch. Circa 1901-1914 In red moroccan leather covered with scarlet cloth face and gold wire embroidery of the regimental pattern including an Imperial Crown or 'King's Crown' over the cypher ‘QO’ reversed and interlaced and with leaf pattern border, complete with both of the original brass carrying rings Scarce seen Condition: Usual minor wear to cloth o/w about VF

8th (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment (Post Office Rifles):\'King\'s Crown\', W/M cap badge The badge of the type worn in the Great War is in white metal Complete with brass slider fitting to reverse Condition: GVF

8th Gurkha Rifles. Pouch box badge. White metal / Indian silver (not h/m) cast badge, post 1901 Crossed 'Kukris' upon 'Gurkha Rifles' scroll - the scroll in the distinctive style for the 8th Gurkha Rifles The badge retaining all 3 x original post fittings to reverse, together with 3 x original nuts Condition: GVF

8th Gurkha Rifles. Shoulder belt plate. White metal / or silver (not h/m), cast. King's Crown badge, post 1903 The badge retaining all 4 x original post fittings to reverse, together with 2 x original nuts A superb solid badge Condition: GVF

93rd Sutherland Highlanders: An Officers silver (hallmarked) plaid brooch (1836) Approximately 96mm wide An exceptionally fine, late Hanoverian period (Georgian era) manufactured item of officers insignia. This made during the reign of King William IV Obverse: The voided silver quoit, bearing a circlet inscribed 'Sutherland Highlanders' within a thistle wreath Reverse: Edinburgh Hallmarks for 1836, with fine ornate engraved initials W.H.R.B. (and almost certainly the name of a officer who wore the brooch). The badge retaining the original long sout hinged pin and clasp fittings An exceptionally rare item of regimental insignia - as indeed is any surviving Highland Regiments insignia worn during the reign of King William IV Condition: GVF

93rd Sutherland Highlanders: An Officers silver or white metal (no hallmarks) plaid brooch pre 1881 Approximately 96mm wide An exceptionally fine, early Victorian manufactured item of officers insignia Obverse: The voided silver quoit, bearing a circlet inscribed 'Sutherland Highlanders' within a thistle wreath Reverse: Retaining the original long stout hinged pin and clasp fittings An exceptionally fine and scarce item of Victorian regimental insignia to the regiment that won undying fame as 'The Thin Red Line' for their stalwart steadfastness at the 'Heights of Balaklava' during the Crimean War, when the regiment repulsed a massed attack by several thousand Russian cavalry Condition: GVF

9th 'Glasgow Highlanders' Battalion, Highland Light Infantry Regiment: EIIR issue white metal issue glengarry badge, retaining both copper lugs/loops to reverse This badge was only in use circa 1953-1959 Condition: EF

9th (County of London) Battalion The London Regiment (Queen Victoria\'s). \'King\'s Crown\', blackened brass cap badge The badge of the type worn in the Great War is in blackened brass Complete with brass slider fitting to reverse Condition: GVF

9th Gurkha Rifles Shoulder Belt Badge An officers large 'Kings Crown' white metal shoulder belt badge, bearing title '9 Gurkhas'. Approximate measurements of the badge are; 100mm x 75mm Reverse retaining the original 4 x screw posts A scarce item of insignia from the pre-1947 Indian Army - and most likely pre 1914 Condition: VF

9th Lancers: 'Kings Crown' White Metal cap badge From the era of the World Wars - and of the type worn by the 'Delhi Spearmen' during the Great War The reverse of the badge retaining the original fitted slider Condition: GVF

A rare Piper casualty's confirmed Great War campaign medal and 'Croix De Guerre' group of 3: Piper Peter Paterson 4th 'City of Aberdeen' Battalion, Gordon Highlanders (Territorial Force) - British War Medal. Silver issue (3733 Pte. P. Paterson. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (3733 Pte. P. Paterson. Gordons.) - France: Croix De Guerre, 'Avec Palme'. Reverse dated 1914-18 Sold together with: A. Silver War Badge (B303080 - and confirmed as recipients on the SWB Roll) B. Named identity bracelet fitted to fob chain 'P. Paterson 3733 Pres. 4. Gordon.Hrs/ Important: All medals, and both numbers confirmed per the respective Medal Index Card, and the London Gazette (Reference LG issue of 7 October 1919, page 12407, wherin he is listed as 'Piper'), as being the recipients full and complete medal entitlement Reference 'Pipes of War' it is confirmed that at the Battle of the Marne, Piper Peter Paterson played his company into action to the skirl of the pipes! Quote, During the trench fighting the pipers were mostly used behind the front line, and in marching the battalion to and from the rest billets. Subsequently, in open fighting, the company pipers took their place at the heads of their companies. At the Marne, Pipers P. Paterson, R. Prentice, P. Bowie and G. Davidson played their companies into action , and their action immensely stimulated the troops "and enabled them to gain a great victory on that day" Unquote Peter Paterson, was a resident of Edinburgh, Scotland, and was born circa 1894. He enlisted for the British Army on 2 April 1915 and took his final discharge on 6 March 1919. He is confirmed as havining been 'Wounded-in-Action' during the Great War (Ref 'Pipes of War) and was awarded a Silver War Badge as a consequence, this numbered B303080 (per the SWB included with the medals). At time of discharge he was approximately 24 years and 8 months of age The authors of 'The Pipes of War' in the chapter on 'Regimental Records' show that there was only one Piper by the name P. Paterson in 4/Gordons, and that he was wounded. Of the other 22 Pipers listed, another 2 x were also named Paterson and might have been related, viz 200347 Piper George Paterson who was awarded a Military Medal and wounded, and the other being Piper N. Paterson We have been unable to find any other Piper in the London Gazette who was awarded a French Croix De Guerre and who was listed in the gazette with the actual appointment 'Piper' Sold together with soft-copies of the Medal Index Cards for the campaign medals and SWB, the entry page form SWB roll and the respective London Gazette entry page for the Croix De Guerre The medals are swing-mounted and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended on original silk ribands, the medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Senior Non Commissioned Officers campaign & long service medal pair: Staff Sergeant G. W. Martin, Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers a). General Service Medal 1962-2007. With clasp \'Malay Peninsula\' (22526688 Sgt. G. W. Martin. REME.) b). Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR 2nd issue with \'Regular Army\' bar (22526688 S. Sgt. G. W. Martin. REME.) The medals mounted as-worn in the swing-style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: About EF

A South African War campaign medal pair to a 'Highland Laird' who was 'Severely Wounded' serving with the Highland Brigade on 'Bloody Sunday' : Major Charles Neil Macdonald, 1st Bn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, late 'Laird' of Dunach, Oban, Argyll - QSA Medal. Silver 'Modder River' 'Parrdeberg' (Lt. C. N. Macdonald. A & S. Highrs) - KSA Medal. With 2 x dated clasps (Lt. C. N. Macdonald. A & S. Highrs) Important: Lieutenant Macdonald confirmed 'Severely Wounded-in-Action', shot through both lungs, at Paardeberg, 'Bloody Sunday', 18 February 1900 Note: On 18 February 1900, on the first day of the Battle of Paaderberg, the Highland Brigade bore the brunt of the attack and by nightfall British losses had amounted to 24 officers and 279 men were killed and 59 officers and 847 men wounded. Judged by the number of British & Colonial losses incurred in one day, the first day of the Battle of Paardenerg was the bloodiest single day for the British during the South African War, and became known as ?Bloody Sunday' Both medals and clasps confirmed per respective medal rolls of 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, as under; - QSA Medal & 2 x clasps (ref WO 100/206) roll compiled & dated 26 February 1902 - KSA Medal & 2 clasps (ref WO 100/346) roll compiled & dated 30 July 1903 Reference 'The history of the 91st Argyllshire Highlanders, now the 1st Battalion Princess Louise's (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders)' (R. P. Dunn-Pattison, 1910)', the below extract from text, and service details were extrapolated; Quote, Lieutenant C. N. Macdonald was also wounded early in the day. He was with the transport superintending the forwarding of ammunition, when General MacDonald, who was striving every nerve to reinforce the right of the brigade, ordered him to try and get some lines of another regiment on; failing in this object Lieutenant C. N. Macdonald got a few men from Captain Stewart's company of the Seaforths. Advancing by short rushes he was shot through both lungs, the bullet passing through his cigarette case. Theron a Seaforth at once tried to dress the wound, and was twice wounded himself while so doing. Two men of the Black Watch dragged Macdonald under some cover and then rushed back to the firing line. Unquote. Quote, Macdonald, Charles Neil (Dunach). 2nd Lieutenant, 23/12/1896; Lieutenant, 23/12/1898; retired, 19/03/1904; served with 91st in South African War, 1899-1900, including battles of Modder River, Magersfontein, action at Koodoosberg, and battle of Paardeberg (severely wounded), subsequently served in South African War, 1901-2, as adjutant of Lovat's Scouts (Queens medal, clasps, Modder River, Paardeberg; King's medal, clasps, S. Africa, 1901, S. Africa, 1902). Unquote. Charles Neil Macdonald, was a son of Neil Macleod Macdonald, & Madeline Rosa Macdonald (nee Brown), the father being the 'Laird' at Dunach, Argyllshire, Scotland. Charles, who was born on, 16 August 1874, at 'Dunach', was a native of Argyllshire, Scotland. '. During the Great War Charles Macdonald served with the British Army, holding the rank of Major he served overseas in France & Flanders from 16 July 1917, for which services he was entitled to a British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medal (ref WO 329/2305 or medal roll of the 'General List'). On 1 May 1921, he claimed his 'medal ribands' for which he was entitled for the Great War, his residence at the time being, Muckairn, Taynuilt, Argyll (Medal Index Card refers, wherin his units served in order are shown as Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, ). Major Macdonald is recorded as having died at Tarbert, Loch Fyne, Argyllshire, on 16 November 1926 Evidently a keen motorist, with a black sense of humour, the Major left the below burial request in his 'Last Will & Testament'; Quote, I would like to be buried at Pennyfuir Cemetry, Oban, & 'that by motor car at high speed'.... Unquote Whether his burial requests were subsequently adhered to is not known....... The medals together with a small printed portrait of the recipient are mounted for display on card Sold together with some copy photographs of the recipient (two in uniform) and Dunach House A very fine Highland Lairds South African War 'Bloody Sunday' casualty pair Condition: GVF

A well documented Malaya / Borneo campaign pair: Lance Corporal Parsabahadur Rai, 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles - General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue 'Malaya' (21148727 Rfn Parsabahadur Rai 10 GR) - General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (21148727 L/Cpl Parsabahadur Rai. 1/10 GR) Parsabahadur Rai was recruited at the Western Gurkha Depot Nepal on 29 October 1957. He subsequently served for a total of 12 years and 234 days, taking his discharge at Singapore on 12 February 1970. At time of his discharge his military conduct was described as 'Exemplary' and the Testimonial in respect of his charcter states; Quote, Parsabahadur is leaving after nearly thirteen years service owing to the rundown in the British Army. Despite his size he has shown himself to be a tough soldier with a lot of determination. He is loyal and hardworking and is cheerful and amusing. He would be an asset to an employer in any capacity Unquote. The medals sold with a photocopied set of recipients service papers confirming all of above and his entitlement and issuance with 2 medals and clasps Condition: Minor edge bruises otherwise VF

A \'Montrose Scotland\' local interest Second World War and \'Multi-Clasp\' Special Constabulary Long Service Medal pair: Constable William Morrison Tasker Haughs, Montrose Section, Angus Special Constabulary - Defence Medal - Special Constabulary Long Service. GVI 1st type (W. M. T. Haughs.) Note: The Special Constabulary Long Service Medal with 3 x further service dated clasps, 1946, 1956 & 1966 Important: The recipient's brother's medals (a Great War 'Black Watch veteran and fellow 'Special Constable, are being sold separately on the website, see code ) William 'Wull' Morrison Tasker Haughs - a unique name - was the second son of William Haughs & Jane Anne Morrison Haughs (nee Tasker) was a native of St. Cyrus, Kincardineshire, Scotland, where he was born sometime during the second quarter of 1907. William 'Wull' Haughs was a well known, Dairy Farmer, Freemason, Montrose Golf Club Officer, and long serving 'Special Constable' who lived and worked in St. Cyrus and neighbouring town of Montrose, being a member of the Montrose Section of the Angus Special Constabulary. William married Mary Davidson Beattie, at Montrose, Scotland, on 7 December 1936. 'Wull' Haughs is recorded as having died at St. Cyrus, Kincardineshire, Scotland, on, 29 March 1990 Local newspapers have numerous references / mentions of 'Wull' Haughs, including at least one named captioned group photograph of the recipient together with his wife taken at at a social event in Montrose during the Second World War. Notwithstanding his long years of service to his local community, 'Wull' came unstuck on at least one occasion when he was 'fined' for selling milk that was not as described, reference the 'Montrose Standard' issue of, 25 July 1945, and here quoted below: Quote. William M. T. Haughs, Waterside Farm, by Montrose, was fined £3 at Forfar Sheriff Court last week. He was charged with having sold to a sampling officer a pint of sweet milk which was not genuine. Unquote. A scarce seen - and positively identified - multi-clasp Special Constabulary Long Service Medal Condition: About EF

A 'Battle For Crete' Naval casualty group of 5: Leading Stoker Robert Hall White, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Juno - NGS 1915. GVI type I & clasp 'Palestine 1936-39' (KX.80342 R.H. White. Sto.1. R.N.) - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Important: The recipient confirmed as having been killed at sea on the 21 May 1941, during the sinking of H.M.S. Juno, which Destroyer, was attacked by enemy aircraft, struck by three bombs and sunk with the loss of 116 of the ships company (there were 96 that survived) during the Naval operations in the 'Battle for Crete' Robert Hall White was born in Winlaton, Gateshead, Co Durham, England on 11 July 1910. He volunteered for the Royal Navy on 7 May 1930, and prior to joining his 'Trade' had been 'Coal Miner'. Robert served on a variety of ships and shore based in the inter-war years, including the following ships; H.M.S. Sussex, H.M.S. Hastings, H.M.S. Vindictive. During the Second World War he was deployed to the Naval bases in Egypt, vide Beaver II and Nile, from which stations H.M.S. Juno was based. A married man, his wife was Ivy Kathleen White, and their residence was at 9 Park Road, Park Lane, South Harrow, Middlesex. At the time of his death he was 31 years of age Sold together with a quantity of copied and original research ephemera, the latter including; - Certificate of Service - Card box for medals from the Director of Navy Accounts addressed to next of kin - Telegram advising the widow of the loss of her husband - Passing Certificate for Stoker Petty Officer dated 10 August 1937 - 2 x letters from RN Barracks Chatham and Naval Accounts The medals mounted for display on a felt covered display board Condition: GVF and better

A 'Battle for Hong Kong', attributed miniature medal group: Brigadier Cedric Wallis, Officer Commanding 'East Brigade', late CO 5/7th Rajput Regiment, who surrendered the Stanley Fort Garrison, Hong Kong, to the Imperial Japanese Army on 26 December 1941 - 1914-15 Star - British War Medal. Silve rissue - Interallied Victory Medal - GSM 1918. GV first type with clasp 'Iraq' 'Kurdistan' - The 1939-45 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. With Mention-in-Despatches Oakleaf Emblem Sold together with; - Original campaign medal riband bar (pre 1945) with hinged-pin and clasp - Cheque book counterfoil with Brigadier Wallis' Canadian Bank Account details thereon The medals mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn, by Brigadier Wallis. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Brigadier Wallis, a British Officer of the Indian Army, was one of the three top ranking officers to have served and held command during the Battle for Hong Kong, December 1941. Brigadier Wallis was charged with command of the Mainland 'Kowloon' Brigade, whose troops fought the Japanese in the opening phases of the battle (8-13 December 1941), and was subsequently appointed Officer Commanding 'East Brigade' during the fighting on Hong Kong island (13-25 December 1941). He only surrendered his command - the Stanley Fort Garrison - to the Imperial Japanese Army, the day after the Governor, and the General Officer Commanding Hong Kong had formally surrendered the colony to the enemy Attribution: These miniature medals were formerly worn by Brigadier Cedric Wallis, a British Officer of the Indian Army, and one of the three top ranking officers to have served and held command during the Battle for Hong Kong, December 1941. Brigadier Wallis was charged with command of the Mainland 'Kowloon' Brigade, whose troops fought the Japanese in the opening phases of the battle (8-13 December 1941), and was subsequently appointed Officer Commanding 'East Brigade' during the fighting on Hong Kong island (13-25 December 1941). He only surrendered his command - the Stanley Fort Garrison - to the Imperial Japanese Army, the day after the Governor, and the General Officer Commanding Hong Kong had formally surrendered the colony to the enemy Cedric Wallis (1895-1987), was a native of West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England. Cedric, who was an Agricultural Student at the time, enlisted in the British Army in 1914, serving initially as a Trooper in the Royal Horse Guards. In 1914, Cedric was commissioned into the East Lancashire Regiment, and later during the Great War, subsequently transferred to the Indian Army, and in succession served with the below following Indian Army units; - Guides Cavalry - 81st Pioneers - Political Department (circa 1919-1920) - 1st Madras Pioneers - Corps of Madras Pioneers - 5th Battalion 7th Rajput Regiment Important: The items for sale in this lot are described above, and do not include the Briagadier's full-size medals, which illustration here attached is for attribution and reference purposes only Condition: The miniature medal group is GVF

A 'Battle of the Somme' casualty group of 3 to a 'Lostock' Jock, 'Wounded-in-Action', who served with the only battalion of Gordon Highlanders to fight on 'Day 1' of the Somme: Corporal James Morris, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (S-10160 Pte. J. Morris, Gord. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-10160 Cpl. J. Morris. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-10160 Cpl. J. Morris. Gordons.) Sold together with; - Quantity of original ephemera all pertaining to Corporal Morris - Cigarette case. Lid engraved on 2 x lines 'James Morris Gordon Highlanders' Imp: Corporal Morris was 'Wounded-in-Action' on the Somme - almost certainly Day 1 of Battle of the Somme - by 'Gun Shot & Shrapnel Wound' (GSW) to 'Chest', & hospitalized before 10 July, Rouen, France. Discharged 17 March 1917 Note: The only battalion of the Gordon Highlanders to fight on the 'First Day' of the Battle of the Somme, was the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders At the commencement of 'Day 1' of the Battle of the Somme the regimental war diary of 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders records that the strength of the battalion was 807 x 'All-Ranks' ( 24 x Officers & 783 x Other Ranks) prior to going into the battle, and that by the end of 'Day 1', the battalion had sustained the below following casualties during their attack on the village of Mametz; - Officers (7 x Killed or subsequently Died of Wounds & 9 x Wounded) - Other Ranks (119 x Killed, 287 x Wounded & 39 x Missing) The campaign medals all verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders, as under; - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2801 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1655 James Morris son of Robert Morris (Coal Miner, Hewer) and Annie Morris, was a native of Lostock, near Bolton, Lancashire, England, where he was born on 6 December 1891. Prior to the Great War, James was employed as a 'Warehouseman', and in 1915 he was described as; measuring 5 feet 7 inches; brown eyes; black hair with a dark complexion. James enlisted in the British Army, at Westhoughton, Lancashire, on 22 May 1915, and was posted to the Gordon Highlanders, with which regiment he subsequently served with the 2nd Battalion. James first entered theatre of war, 'France', on 25 October 1915. Promoted to Corporal, James was 'Wounded-in-Action' in July 1916 at the Battle of the Somme - and almost certainly on 1st Day of the Somme - when he suffered 'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wounds' to the 'Chest' - the wounds he received were both severe and life threatening, as while he was initially recovering at the General Hospital, Rouen, France, his next of kin were sent a letter (from The Soldiers & Sailors Families Association, dated 10 July 1916) to advise the parents that on presentation to the War Office the authorities at Whitehall would furnish a permit to allow a visit to their son. Corporal Morris was eventually transferred to the United Kingdom to complete his recovery from his wounds received, at which time he was a patient at, Newport Section, 3rd Western General Hospital, from where he was discharged on 24 February 1917. On discharge from hospital his home address was given as; 208 Manchester Road, Westhoughton near Bolton, Lancashire. Corporal Morris was discharged from the British Army on 17 March 1917, being no longer physically fit for war service. In total Corporal Morris - who had voluntarily enlisted in the British Army - had served a total of 1 year and 300 days 'With the Colours'. At the time of taking his discharge from the British Army his character was described as being 'A sober and very well conducted man'. The degree of his disability due to the wounds received was assessed at being '50% for life' for pension claim purposes. By the time of the 1939 National Register for England & Wales, James is recorded as married and living with his wife Ethel Morris at, 13 Sunny Garth, Westhoughton, Lancashire, England, his employment being described as a 'Clerk' with a 'Cotton Manufacturer' Note: The original ephemera includes, but is not restricted to; - Letter from Soldiers & Sailors Families Association dated 10 July 1916, pertaining to visit pass for General Hospital, Rouen, France - Discharge notice from Newport Section, 3rd Western General Hospital, dated, 24 February 1917 - Army Form B.2079 (parchment) - Army Form B.2067 (parchment) - Ministry of Pensions notification of award dated 19 January 1923 - Ministry of Pensions notification of revision of award dated February 1946 The medals mounted in the swing-style, and as worn by the recipient. The reverse of the medal mounting retaining the original hinged pin and clip fittings A very good 'Battle of the Somme' documented Great War casualty group, to a Lancashire 'Jock', who though severely wounded in action was fortunate to survive Condition: Medals VF

A 'Bearer's' double North West Frontier of India campaign medal pair: Bearer Rakhmat Shah, 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment - IGS 1908. GV 'Mohmand 1933' 'N.W.F. 1935' (Br. Rakhmat Shah, 5/12 F.F.R.) - IGS 1936. 'N.W.F. 1936-37' 'N.W.F. 1937-39' (Bearer Rakhmat Shah, 5/12 F.F.R.) The recipient, a Punjabi Muslim, was an attested 'Follower' who performed the trade of 'Bearer' (an officers servant, or mess steward) while serving attached to the 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment 'Guides' Condition: VF

A 'Beckenham / Bromley, Kent, Metropolitan Police Royal Commemorative medal pair: Constable Arthur Royston, 'P' (Camberwell) Division, Metropolitan Police - Coronation Medal 1902: Metropolitan Police reverse (P.C. A. Royston, 'P' Division.) - Coronation Medal 1911: Metropolitan Police reverse (P.C. A. Royston, 'P' Division.) Arthur Royston, son of William Royston & Annie Royston (nee Harradine), was a native of, Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire, England, where he was born on, 7 December 1876. Prior to joining the Metropolitan Police, on 21 November 1898, Arthur had been employed as a 'General Labourer'. On joining the Metropolitan Police, Arthur was given 'Warrant 84618' and was described as being 5 feet 9 inches tall, with fresh complexion with brown hair and hazel eyes. Arthur was destined to serve his entire police career in the Beckenham, Bromley, Kent, area of London. In 1901 he is recorded in the National Census for England & Wales, as residing at the Police Station, located at 14 High Street, Beckenham, Bromley, Kent - at the time he was one of 10 x Police Constables residing in quarters at the Police Station. By 1911, Arthur - still a serving Police Constable - was now a married man, having wed, Florence Knight, at Beckenham Parish Church on, 1 July 1905, the couple subsequently being blessed with a daughter, Vera, who was born circa 1907. Arthur and his family were living together at, 29 Bromley Crescent, Shortlands, Bromley, Kent, in 1911 - and in 1939, they were still living at the same address. Constable Arthur Royson resigned from the Metropolitan Police on 26 November 1923, by which time he had completed 25 years service, and was then 46 years of age. His police pension effective from 26 November 1926, was to be, 153 Pounds 13 Shillings & 5 Pence per-annum. 'Retired Police Constable' Arthur Royson, is recorded as having died at Bromley, Kent, sometime, during the last quarter of 1959 Medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing style, the medals suspended from their original silk ribands from a brass/gilt mounting bar. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A 'Bloody Eleventh's' 1914 Star campaign medal group of 3: Private Reginald W. C. Moore, 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment.) - 1914 Star (9954 Pte R.W.C. Moore. 1/Devon: R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (9954 Pte R.W.C. Moore. Devon. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (9954 Pte R.W.C. Moore. Devon. R.) Important: Reference the recipients respective medal index card, it is confirmed that Private Reginald W.C. Moore of 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment first entered theatre of war France, on 13 August 1914 Condition: GVF

A 'Brunei Rebellion' and 'Confrontation' pair: Rifleman Asbahadur Gurung, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles - General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue & clasp 'Brunei' (21151715 Rfn Asbahadur Gurung, 1/2 G.R.) - General Service Medal 1962 & clasp 'Malaya' (21151715 Rfn Asbahadur Gurung, 1/2 G.R.) Nice to see both GSM's bearing full battalion and regiment designations, i.e. 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles The medals mounted 'swing style' as presumably worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary ribands from a pin-back brooch mounting bar Condition: Single edge bruise on GSM 1918 otherwise GVF

A 'Brunei Revolt' & 'Confrontation' service GSM pair: Rifleman A. Palmer, 1st Battalion Green Jackets - GSM 1918. EIIR issue & clasp 'Brunei' (23887579 Rfn A. Palmer. 1 Green Jackets.) - General Service Medal 1962. 'Borneo' (23887579 Rfn A. Palmer. 1 Green Jackets.) The medals mounted in the swing-style, and almost certainly 'as-worn' by the recipient. The mounting brooch retaining the original hinged pin and casp fittings Condition: VF

A 'Brunei Revolt' & 'Confrontation' service GSM pair: Rifleman Kalu Pun, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles - General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue & 'Brunei' (21151769 Rfn. Kalu Pun, 1/2 GR) - General Service Medal 1962. Clasp 'Borneo' (21151769 Rfn. Kalu Pun, 1/2 GR) Recipient was a Rifleman serving with 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles The medals mounted in the swing-style, and almost certainly 'as-worn' by the recipient Condition: VF

A 'Buchan Loon's' Great War campaign group of 3: Private Robert Miller Wilson 1/5th 'Buchan and Formartin' (TF) Battalion, Gordon Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (1567 Pte R.M. Wilson. Gord.Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1567 Pte R.M. Wilson. Gord.Highrs) - Interallied Victory Medal (1567 Pte R.M. Wilson. Gord.Highrs) Robert Miller Wilson, the son of Robert and Isabella Wilson, was a native of Rosehearty, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1896. By 1914, Robert, by then an apprentice 'Baker', in the employ of Mitchell Post Office, was still residing at the family home of 35 Pitsligo Street, Rosehearty, a small fishing village on the Buchan coastline of Aberdeenshire. Robert enlsited in the Territorial Force of the British Army on 11 February 1913, at Fraserburgh, Scotland and was posted to his local Territorial Force battalion -5th 'Buchan & Formartine' Battalion Gordon Highlanders. He was 'Embodied' (mobilised) on 5 August 1914 and first entered theatre of war 'France' on 2 May 1915. Robert was an early war casualty being confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action' on 15 August 1915, though he rmained in and remained in theatre through to 30 September 1915, until being returned to the United Kingdom on 1 October 1915 - Robert did not again serve overseas, and took his final discharge on 12 May 1916, being described as permanently unfit for further military service Note: The recipients service papers are extant at The National Archives Condition: EF

A 'Bugles & A Tiger' era 'V.C.O.to Gurkha Commissioned Officer' multi campaign medal group of 7 showing active service in three different wars: Subedar Deobahadur Gurung, 2nd Battalion 4th Gurkha Rifles - India: GSM 1947 'Jammu & Kashmir 1947-48' (IO 41548 Subdr. D. Gurung, 2-4 G.R.) - India: Independence Medal 1947 (IO 41548 Jemdr. Deobahadur, 4 G.R.) - IGS 1936. 'NWF 36-37' ' NWF 37-39' (7550 T.-L. Naik Deobahadur Gurung, 2-4 G.R.) - The 1939-45 Star (IO 41548 Subdr. Deobahadur Gurung, 4 G.R.) - The Italy Star (IO 41548 Subdr. Deobahadur Gurung, 4 G.R.) - Defence Medal (IO 41548 Subdr. Deobahadur Gurung, 4 G.R.) - War Medal (IO 41548 Subdr. Deobahadur Gurung, 4 G.R.) Note: Upper clasp on IGS 1936 attached by wire rod - 2/4 GR being one of the few Gurkha Rifles regiments entitled to both clasps Important: The Second World War campaign issues all properly impressed per the post 1947 Indian Army custom Note: Reference the Indian Army biographies 'Bugles & A Tiger' & ' The Road to Mandalay' (by John Masters) for history of 2/4 GR campaigns and services in the period 1936-1941 - John Masters, the famous novelist and future Chindit Column Commander, having been a regimental British Officer of 2/4 GR in that era. Condition: About GVF

A 'Burma Volunteer Officer' Great War campaign group of 4: Captain George Bennett Roger, 3rd (Rangoon Port Defence) Group Garrison Artillery Indian Defence Force, late Indian Army Reserve of Officers - 1914-15 Star (Lieut G. B. Roger. I.A.R.O.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt G. B. Roger.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Capt G. B. Roger.) - VFLSM. (Captn. G. Bennett Roger, 3 (Rangoon Port Defence) Group Garr.Arty.I.D.F.) Note: The offically impressed naming on the VFLSM takes up almost the entire rim of the medal Important: There are 2 x respective Medal Index Cards for a Captain George Bennett Roger, both showing entitlement to the 1914-15 trio, the first showing his first rank and unit as Lieutenant Indian Army, and the latter as Royal Army Service Corps this last with theatre of war being entered as Egypt, September 1915. Both MIC's show final rank of Captain! After a liftime working in Burma, Captain George Bennet Roger, retired to his native homleand of Scotland, and resided at 'Maymo' Edgehill Road, Aberdeen, Scotland. He is recorded as having died in Aberdeen on 19 April 1963 A scarce unit to find a VFLSM medal name to on the market Condition: GVF

A 'Burra Sahib's' India volunteer service C.I.E. group of 5: Captain Alan Ross Leishman, C.I.E., Assam-Bengal Railway Volunteer Rifles - The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire. Companion?s 3rd type neck badge, C.I.E. - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt. A. R. Leishman) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue - India Volunteer Decoration. GV (Capt.A. R. Leishman, The A. B. Rly. Bn. (A.F.I.)) - Volunteer Force Long Service. GV issue (Lieutt A R Leishman Assam Bl Ry Vol Rfls) Note: The top brooch bar on the Indian Volunteer Forces Officers Decoration is a contemporary replacement, sewn onto the riband Important: All the awards confirmed as the recipients complete medal entitlement as under; - CIE: London Gazette, 3 June 1931 - Delhi Durbar Medal: WO 100/400 - British War Medal: Medal Index Card - Indian Volunteer Decoration: Gazette of India, 15 September of that year refers - Volunteer Force Long Service: Indian Army Orders 292 of 7 June 1915 Alan Ross Leishman was born of Scottish parents in Rangoon, Burma, in 1878. He was the younger son of James Matthew Leishman (A Scottish expatriate working as a Merchant in Burma) and Sarah Robina Boog. Educated at Aldenham School 1892-95, he left for India shortly thereafter, where he took up an appointment with James Finlay & Co. in Chittagong, most probably via the offices of his father, who had earlier been employed by Bulloch Brothers & Co. Ltd. in Burma. Be that as it may, young Alan excelled in his chosen career and was for 30 years Manager of Finlay?s branch in Chittagong, so too President of the local Chamber of Commerce on 23 occasions, a Port Commissioner (1907-29), and Chairman of the Port Commissioners (1929-34). He also served on the District Board and as a member of the Hospital Committee and, from 1911, served on occasion as the Vice-Consul for Chile - the same year in which he was awarded the Delhi Durbar Medal in a civil capacity A keen member of the Indian Volunteers, Leishman was originally commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Assam-Bengal Railway Volunteer Rifles in October 1908. Advanced to Lieutenant in September of the following year, he was awarded the Indian Volunteer Long Service Medal in 1915 (IAO 292 of 7 June that year refers), and the Indian Volunteer Forces Officer?s Decoration in 1923 (the Gazette of India 15 September of that year refers). In the interim, during the Great War, he had been advanced to Captain in July 1916 and was placed on the Supernumerary List of the Indian Defence Force in April 1917 (British War Medal 1914-20 Having then added the C.I.E. to his accolades in 1931, as Manager of James Finlay & Co., he retired to England, where he died at Bromley, Kent in December 1937, aged 59 years, after having been knocked down by a motor-cyclist - the latter being driven by an R.A.F. Sergeant. Leishman was buried at Chislehurst Cemetery Note: Glasgow based 'James Finlay and Company', were, and still are, one of the largest 'Tea' companies in the world, with plantations primarily in Sri Lanka and Kenya - they sold-out in Bangladesh a few years agao. Prior to change in Bangladesh, their port office in Chittagong where tea was tasted, and shipped from, there existed a 'Rogues Gallery' of former Burra-Sahibs. Included in the gallery was this photograph of the recipient in court-dress with medals-up, that I was able to obtain courtesy of Mr A.Q.I. Chowdhury, O.B.E. - the last Finlay's 'Burra-Sahib' in Bangladesh Medals will be accompanied by a large quantity of various copied research - too numerous to list, but weight of same being reflected in the postage quote Provenance: J.M.A. Tamplin Collection, DNW 26 March 2009 The group mounted in the court-style for display Condition: GVF

A 'Busted from Colour Sergeant to Private' Victorian campaign pair to a senior Non Commissioned Officer: Corporal Edward Errington 89th Foot, late 19th Regiment - IGS 1854. Silver clasp 'North West Frontier' (61 Colr Serjt E. Errington, 1st Bn H.Ms 19th Regt.) - Military LS&GC Medal. Victorian issue (1746. Corpl E. Errington. 89th Foot) Edward Errington was a native of Old, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, where he was born circa 1838. He was aged 18 years, and described himself a 'Groom' when he enlisted for service with the British Army and the 55th Regiment on 8 May 1856. In his subsequent career of more 20 years and 75 days years with the Colours - during which he served with the 55th, 19th and 89th Regiments - he served a staggering 18 years and 8 months in the 'East Indies' (India) Evidently possessing good soldierly qualities, promotion was rapid after he transferred to the 19th Foot on 31 July 1857, being made Corporal on 4 August 1860, then to Sergeant on 7 October 1872 and to Colour Sergeant on 6 January 1865. Curiously, the record of constant promotion / improvement ground to a halt on 15 March 1870, when he was not only reduced in rank to 'Private' but in July 1870 was transferred to the 89th Regiment which corps he had 'Volunteered' for Edward took his final discharge on 11 June 1877, at which time he held the rank of Corporal At time of his conduct was described as being 'Very Good', and his papers state he was was in possession of the IGS Medal and had been recommended for the LSGC Medal. He had once been entered in the Regimental Defaulterers Book, and had once been tried by Court Martial Note: A copy of the recipients service papers confirming above details will be sent to the buyer by email attachment Condition: The pair toned and about VF

A 'Cameronian's' South African War campaign pair: Private Hugh Lamont, 2nd Battalion Scottish Rifles (Cameronians) - QSA Medal. Silver issue Transvaal' 'Laing?s Nek' (1660 Pte. H. Lamont, Scottish Rifles) - King?s South Africa 1902. With 2 x dated clasps (1660 Pte. H. Lamont, Scot. Rifles) Important: Both medals and all clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls (ref WO 100/182 (QSA) compiled and signed 'In The Field' at Greylingstad, Transvaal, South Africa, on 15 August 1901, and WO 100/329 (KSA) compiled and signed at Sanderton, South Africa, on 25 April 1903, by which time the recipient is notated as having been 'Discharged Time Expired' ) Hugh Lamont, was a native of the parish of Barony, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1864. By 'Trade' a 'Moulder', he attested for service with the British Army at Glasgow on 3 August 1885. At time of enlistment he cited prior military service as member of the 3rd 'Militia' Battalion Scottish Rifles. His next of kin, headed by his father Francis Lamont. mother ands 3 x siblings resided at 7 Muirhead Street, Glasgow. Hugh served with 2nd Battalion Scottish Rifles in South Africa between 20 February 1900 to 10 August 1902, a total of 2 years 172 days on active campaign service. Hugh was never promoted during his service, and took his final discharge from the British Army on 11 August 1902 Note: The recipients service papers confirming above details are extant and available at The National Archives Condition: About EF

A 'Casualty' campaign & long service medal group of 5 to a 'Jock' who served pre-war in the infamous British 'Colonial Penal Colony' of Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands: Sergeant Stephen Mathieson, 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers - QSA. Silver 'Transvaal' 'SA 1901' 'SA 1902' (6318 Pte. S. Mathieson. Rl. Scots Fus.) - 1914 Star. With contemporary dated clasp (6318 Pte. S. Mathieson. 1/R. Sc. Fus.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (6318 Pte. S. Mathieson. R. S. Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (6318 Pte. S. Mathieson. R. S. Fus.) - Military LS&GC Medal. GV first issue (6318 Pte A.Cpl - S. Mathieson. R. Sc. Fus.) lmportant: The recipient is confirmed as being twice 'Wounded-in-Action' in France & Flanders during the Great War, as under; - 03/03/1915: Gunshot & Shrapnel Wounds (GSW), to left side - 20/05/1918: Gassed Note: All medals verified as entitled per the respective sources cited below; - QSA Medal and 3 x clasps: Ref WO 100/180 - 1914 Star & dated clasp: Ref WO 329/2442 - BWM & Victory medals: Ref WO 329/990 - LS&GC Medal: Ref AO of September 1920 (Service papers refer) Stephen Mathieson is shown in both his Medal Index Card and the respective 1914 Star medal roll confirm as being entitled to and issued with the dated clasp and roses for the 1914 Star Stephen Mathieson, son of Margaret Mathieson (his notified next of kin who resided at, 10 Reid Square, off Russel Street, Ayre), was a native of the parish of Newton, Ayr, Scotland, where he was born circa 1881. James, enlisted in the British Army, at Ayr, Scotland on 18 September 1899, at which time he claimed to be 18 years & 5 months of age, and described himself as a 'Farm Labourer'. Prior to enlistment he had been serving as a volunteer with 3rd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers, and after his enlistment he was sent to the regimental depot of the Royal Scots Fusiliers, where, after completing his training, he was posted to 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers, with which battalion he served in the South African War. Stephen was subsequently transferred to the 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers on 21 February 1903. While serving at the the British colonial penal colony of Port Blair, he re-engaged with the Royal Scots Fusiliers to complete 21 years service with 'The Colours' (the recipients service papers refer) During his 'First period' of service with the Royal Scots Fusiliers, Stephen served as under; - Home: 18/09/1899-30/07/1901 - South Africa: 31/01/1901-16/02/1903 - Home: 17/02/1903-03/02/1904 - India (Inc Burma): 04/02/1904-09/10/1910 - South Africa: 10/10/1910-30/03/1912 - Home: 31/03/1912-01/04/1912 While serving in the East Indies (India & Burma), Stephen is confirmed as having served with the detachment of 1/RSF, that was posted from the battalion - then stationed in Rangoon, Burma - to the remote Andaman & Nicobar Islands in the Indian Ocean, where it provided security for the infamous British colonial prison colony located at Port Blair (in the years following the Indian Mutiny through to the Great War, a detachment of British infantry was rotated from the garrisons in British India, for service in Port Blair). The islands were referred to in India as the 'Kali Pani' or 'Black Waters' - a foreboding destination for any Indian unlucky to find himself incarcerated in the penal colony at Port Blair. At Port Blair, the detachment from 1/Royal Scots Fusiliers provided troops to guard the main prison, the imposing 'Cellular Jail', (purpose built and opened in 1906) where the convicts were mostly political subversive?s and early Indian freedom fighters Inspite of extending his terms of engagement at Port Blair in 1910 to complete 21 years service, on return to the United Kingdom, Stephen took a 'Free' discharge from the British Army on 1 April 1912 - and was placed on the Army Reserve 'Section D', at which time his 'character' was described as having been 'Exemplary' The recipients extant service papers (held at The National Archives in the 'Burnt Series') show his service between 1913-1918, as under; - Home (Section D Reserve): 03/01/1913-04/08/1914 - Home (Mobilized): 05/08/1914 - Home: 06/08/1914. Posted 3/RSF - Home: 30/08/2014. Posted 1/RSF - British Expeditionary Force France: 30/08/1914-06/03/1915 (1/RSF) - Home: 07/03/1915-17/03/2018 - British Expeditionary Force France: 18/03/1914-26/05/1918 (1/RSF) Although his service record shows service with the B.E.F from 30 August 1914, he is recorded on his Medal Index Card & the respective 1914 Star Medal Roll as having first entering theatre of war 'France' on 8 September 1914! Whatever the real date, he is confirmed beyond any dount as serving under fire early after the start of the Great War - and being both entitled and awarded a dated clasp to his 1914 Star. In March 1920, the recipient was residing at 37 Mill Street, Ayr, Scotland (service papers refer), and was in receipt of a service disability pension of 11 Shillings & 4 Pennies per week (he suffered 20% disability from the effects of being wounded (GSW & Gas attack)) A very large set of the recipient?s service papers are extant and held in the 'Burnt Series' at The National Archives The medals mounted in the swing style, suspended from contemporary silk ribands, and and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining a long-hinged pin and clasp fittings A fine Great War medal group to a 1915 casualty, who had the misfortune to later be a casualty of a 'Gas Attack' during his second period of active service on the Western Front in 1918 Condition: Silver medals toned about GVF

A 'Cavalryman's' multi-campaign medal pair: Corporal A.J. Healy, Queen's Dragoon Guards, late King's Dragoon Guards - GSMedal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (23391515 Tpr. A. J. Healy, KDG.) - GSM 1962. With clasps 'Borneo' 'South Arabia' (23391515 L/Cpl. A. J. Healy, QDG.) Note: The upper clasp on the GSM 1962 is attached by rivets The recipient served as a Private and later Lance Corporal with the King's Dragoon Guards, then the Queen's Dragoon Guards, cavalry (now armoured) regiments of the British Army Condition: VF

A 'China Station' Naval Surgeon's Great War campaign service medal group of 3: Surgeon Lieutenant-Commander George Hayes, Royal Navy - 1914-15 Star (Surgn. G.H. Hayes, M.B., R.N.) - British War Medal (Surg.Lt.Cr. G.H. Hayes. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Surg.Lt.Cr. G.H. Hayes. R.N.) Important: All medals confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll (ref ADM 171/90) wherein it is shown that Surgeon Lieutenant-Commander Hayes was issued his campaign medal at H.M.S. Tamar, the Royal Navy depot at Hong Kong Note: A previous vendor of the medals reported that Surgeon Lieutenant-Commander Hayes also served for a period as an officer aboard the China Station river gunboat H.M.S. Bee The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The watered silk weave ribands (that for the 1914-15 Star frayed) suspended from a medal mounting brooch bar that retains its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A 'Chindit' veterans multi-campaign medal group of 8: Corporal James Israel Pilcher, Duke of Wellington's Regiment late West Yorkshire Regiment - The 1939-45 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Korea Medal (22527513 Cpl. J. Pilcher. D.W.R.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' - General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 'Cyprus' (22527513 Pte. J. Pilcher. D.W.R.) - Efficiency Medal. GVI first type 'Territorial' (46166744 Pte. J. I. Pilcher. W. Yorks.) Note: The reverse only of EM suspension bar has a soft solder repair Chindit: 2nd Battalion D.W.R. was a Special Forces 'Chindit' battalion which as part of 23rd Brigade (Long Range Pentration Brigade) it formed Columns 33rd and 76th Columns formed for the Second Chindit Expedition. The 'Duke's' columns subsequently deployed operationally during the relief of Imphal and Kohima Testimonial: During his war service with 2/D.W.R., in addition to earning a Burma Star, his service testimonial included the below remark; Quote, "Whilst in action in Burma he proved himself to be exceedingly courageous and most reliable" Unquote. James Israel Pilcher, the son of Maurice John Pilcher (who served as a Sapper in 707 General Construction Company Royal Engineers, during the Second World War and whose death is commemorated by the CWGC at Bradford (Bowling) Cemetery, having died on 13 August 1941) was a native of Wapping, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, where he was born on 24 April 1920. His residence address in Bradford, being shown as 170 Ripon Street James Pilcher enlisted for the Territorial Army at Bradford on 10 August 1939, at which time he was posted to 2/6th Battalion Duke of Wellington's Regiment. He first deployed on active overseas service when he proceeded to France with 2/6 D.W.R. on 28 April 1940, to join the British Expeditionary Force. Wounded: Private Pilcher was evacuated from Le Havre on 17/18 June 1940 - during which period he is confirmed as having been 'Wounded' by GSW to his right index finger on 17 June 1940 James Pilcher, next served overseas in India (Burma) with 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's Regiment throughout the period 17 March 1942 to 2 January 1945 - and was subsequently transferred to 2/ West Yorkshire Regiment from 3 January 1945. He returned to the United on 10 November 1945 James Pilcher re-enlisted in the British Army on 25 June 1947, when he joined the Regular Army on a Short Service Engagment, being posted back to his old regiment the Duke of Wellington's Regiment, with which he subsequently served in the Korean War and during the Cyprus Emergency. The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended on silk ribands and the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with some copied sets of service papers confirming all the Second World War era medals and both of the recipients army numbers and units served, through to his re-enlistment in 1946 Condition: EM with repaired suspender otherwise GVF

A 'City of Leicester' Great War and long service St John Ambulance Brigade group of 3: Superintendent Harry Leeson, (Park Vale) Division No 3. District. St John Ambulance Brigade - Order of St. John. Serving Brother. Silver, gilt & enamel breast badge - St John Service Medal (2625 Supt. H. Leeson Park Vale Div No. 3 Dist. SJAB 1922) - Order of St John. Great War Volunteer Service Badge'Leicester' scroll. Numberd 310 Important: Superintendent Harry Leeson, was awarded the Serving Brother insignia of the Order of St John in 1933, his award being published in the London Gazette issue of 3rd January 1933 The Leicester Daily Post issue of 14 December 1918, contained the below following article pertaining to the recipient; Quote, St. John Ambulance Brigade Annual Meeting of Park Vale Division Mr A. W. Faire, on the Value of Ambulance Work The 12th Annual Meeting of the Park Vale Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade was held at Asfordby-street Adult School on Thursday night. Supt H. Leeson presided, supported by Mr. A. W. Faire, County Director, Corp Supd. L. L. King, and officers of the brigade. One very interesting item of the evening's proceedings was the presentation of a beautifiully-chased silver cigarette case made to Supt. Leeson by Sergt. Bailey, on behalf of the old and new members of the Park Vale Division. Supt. Leeson, evidently greatly surprised and much moved at this token of the loyalty of his pupils, expressed his heartfelt thanks for the handsome gift made to him. Mr. A. W. Faire, in presenting certificates to the new members, emphasised the importance of ambulance work, and strongly urged the men to keep up their practise and regularly attend the ambulance classes. Although it seemed strange to say at such a time as this that ambulance work was just in its infancy; yet this was no doubt the case as the Home Office was already issuing instructions that a qualified ambulance man or woman should be installed in every factory. He stated for his own part that he was ambitious that the town of Leicester should take a front rank in ambulance work. He spoke in very high terms of the excellent services rendered to the ambulance cause by Supt. H. Leeson. He had to thank him in a personal way, as it was through Supt. Leeson, that he himself first took an interest in ambulance work and who coached him for his examination. He hoped that he might have the assistance of Supt. Leeson, in forming a women's class in that district, and if he could count on that he was assured that the class would be as large a success as the Park Vale Division itself. Corp Supt. King stated that he was pleased to be able to endorse the remarks made by the County Director, in reference to the valuable services of Supt. Leeson. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the following ladies and gentlemen, who provided the musical items for the evening's entertainment: Misses, E. Holt, W. Holt and Adkins; Messrs, F. Radford, G. W. Lant, Geo. Wood, and A. Freeston; and Madame E. Wood (accompanist) Unquote. Harry Leeson, son of Leeson, was a native of Leicester, England, where he was born on 11 May 1868. During his long working life, Harrty was employed in the 'Shoe and Boot Trade' in Leciester, in which he held several supervisory appointments. In 1891, he married Catherine Selina Wood, and the couple raised five children together, that included 3 x daughters (Edith Viola Leeson, 1894; Ida Evleyn Leeson, 1896; Doris Kate Leeson, 1897) and 2 x sons (Sydney Leeson, 1892; Cyril Leeson, 1892). Harry Leeson and his family resided at the below following addresses between 1901 - 1962 - From circa 1901: 73 Prospect Hill, Leicester - From circa 1911: 67 Constance Road, Leicester As a long serving member of the St John Ambulance Brigade, Harry Leeson, was officer in command of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, Park Vale Division, Leicester, in which he held the appointment of Superintendent. Harry Leeson died at his home in Leciester, England, on 27 September 1962, at which time he was 94 years of age A desirable 'Leicester' Great War era local history medal group including a scarce - numbered - St John Ambulance 'Leicester' War Service badge Condition: GVF

A 'Colonial Police' B.E.M. group of 7: Police Lieutenant T.S. Dyson, B.E.M., Federation of Malaya Police, late Palestine Police - British Empire Medal. Civil Division. EIIR issue (Tom Stanley Dyson) - GSM 1918. 'Pal', 'Pal 45-48' 'Malaya' (1011 B/Const T.S. Dyson, Palestine Police) - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Colonial Police LSGC & bar (199 European Sgt Tom S. Dyson, Fed Malaya Police) The group mounted swing style from contemporary ribands, presumably as worn. Tom Stanley Dyson was born in Halifax, England, in September 1911. He enlisted for the Palestine Police on 14/10/31, and was a Sergeant at the time of his retirement from the Palestine Police in 1948. Subsequently the recipient enlisted in the Federation of Malaya Police, in which force he served in the Johore Contingent where he latterly held the rank of Police Lieutenant. His further service bar to the CPLSM was published in the Federation of Malaya Government Gazette on 26/12/1957. The award of the BEM was published in the Supplement to the London Gazette dated 2/6/1962, where he is shown as being 'lately Police Lieutenant, Royal Federation of Malaya Police'. Note: The presence of the WW2 campaign stars suggest service in the armed forces circa 1939-43. With various copied research including 'Gazette' entries for the BEM and bar to the Colonial Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Condition: EF

A 'Colonial Service' campaign pair: Corporal T.J. Bowen, Royal Army Medical Corps - GSM 1918. EIIR with clasp 'Malaya' (23068915 Cpl. T.J. Bowen R.A.M.C.) - AGS Medal 1902. With clasp 'Kenya' (23068915 Cpl. T.J. Bowen R.A.M.C.) Condition: The AGS with scratch on obverse otherwise VF

A 'Commended' Liverpool City Police Special Constable's medal pair: Sergeant George White, 'A' Division, Liverpool City Police (Special Constabulary) - War Medal - EIIR Special Constabulary LSM (George White) The recipient - an 'Undertaker' by profession - was promoted to Sergeant and received a Commendation from the Chief Constable for the services he rendered at the scene of the crashed airliner - the worst civil aviation disaster recorded at Liverpool Airport An accompanying un-referenced sheet of notes state; Quote, At 10 minutes past six on the evening of 20th July, 1965, a Cambrian Airliner took off from Speke Airport (Now the John Lennon Airport) and almost immediately crashed into the Mothack Chemical Plant near Woodend Avenue and Speke Boulevard. The Pilot and Co Pilot were killed as were two female factory workers. Others were feared dead or trapped in the debris, this proved not to be case as other workers had left shortly before the tragedy. The Police and Fire Service were quickly on the scene and commenced rescue operations. It was soon realised that the accident had caused fatalities and several officers were overcome by the situation but continued in their duties. The call went out for assistance and Special Constable George White was sent from the City's 'A' 'Division. George was an Undertaker by calling and offered his expert knowledge to the Senior Officers of the Police and Fore Service. Special Constable White then worked throughout the night recovering and dealing with the victims. For his actions George was promoted to Special Sergeant and Commended by the Chief Constable and Promoted to Sergeant. Unquote. Sold together with official named card box of issue for the SCLSM this named '6. Liverpool George White' Medals are mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn. The mounting bar retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

A 'commissioned from the rank' Scottish officer's Victorian and Great War medal group of 5: Captain Joseph Logan, 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry - IGS 1895. Victorian 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' (No 5817. Pte. J. Logan. 2. High: L.I.) - 1914-15 Star (2.Lieut. J. Logan. High. L. I.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2. Lieut. J. Logan.) - Interalled Victory Medal (2. Lieut. J. Logan.) - Military LS & GC Medal. GV ist issue (5817 C.Sjt: J. Logan. H.L.I) Note: All the medals and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll for the IGS 1895 (ref WO 100/89), the recipients Medal Index Card, and the regimental journal The HLI Chronicle issue of July 1913, page 119, which had the below notice; Quote, "5817 Col-Sergt. J. Logan, awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (with gratuity) 1st April, 1913." Unquote. Important: Captain Joseph Logan is confirmed by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission as having died on 21 April 1918 - at the Yorkhill Military Hospital, Glasgow - and is buried at Hamilton (Bent) Cemetery, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland Joseph Logan, the son of James Logan was a native of Dundee, Scotland, where he was born circa 1876. Prior to enlisting in the British Army, Joseph was employed as a Jute Mill Worker in the City of Dundee, the 1891 Census for Scotland recording him then as residing at 166 Hilltown, Dundee. It is recorded that Joseph commenced his long Military career in 1892, firstly enlisting in his local Militia battalion, 3rd Battalion Royal Highlanders at Dundee, on 2 June 1893, at the age of 17 years and 6 months. He served with the 3rd Royal Highlanders through to 22 September 1893, at which time he enlisted as a regular soldier in the British Army, being posted initially to the Royal Scots. Joseph qualified for his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal sometime prior to 30 August 1914, as on this latter date Colour Sergeant Joseph Logan was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Highland Light Infantry. 2nd Lieutenant Joseph Logan first entered theatre of war 'France' on 29 November 1914. By the time of his death at Yorkhill Military Hospital, Glasgow, on 21 April 1918, Joseph was holding the rank of Captain. He left a widow Isabella Hunter Tuton Logan, who applied for his 1914-15 Star on 7 January 1919, at which time she gave her address as 15 Hope Street, Hamilton, Scotland The below following obituary to Captain Logan was published in the regimental journal The HLI Chronicle, page 85 of the July 1918 issue; Quote, "The Late Captain Logan. -- The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, April 24th, from Oakbank, Windmill Roaad, to Hamilton Cemetery, of Captain and Adjutant Joseph Logan, who had died in Yorkhill War Hospital on the previous Sunday. Captain Logan joined the H.L.I. in 1893, and was in the ranks till the outbreak of the present war, being awarded a commission in August, 1914. He served overseas with the Expeditionary Force, and was invalided home, when he was appointed Captain and Adjutant of the 2nd Glasgow Volunteers, which Battalion he had been largely instrumental in forming. He was a popular officer, and was well like by all ranks. The funeral on Wednesday was with full military honours, a gun carriage and pipe band being sent from Mayhill Barracks. Among those present were the Colonel and Officers of the Glasgow Volunteer Battalion; Majors Hamilton and Taylor, M.C. of the Depot; and parties representative of the Depot H.L.I. and of a Reserve Battalion of the Regiment." Unquote. Condition: Medal toned. IGS 1895 is VF, the others GVF

A 'Control Commission Germany' M.B.E. pair: Regimental Sergeant Major James Milne M.B.E., Royal Corps of Signals - Member Order of the British Empire (Military). Second type breast badge - Efficiency Medal. GVI type II 'Territorial' (3587439 W.O.Cl.1. J. Milne (M.B.E.) R.Sigs) The award of the M.B.E. was published in the London Gazette of 12 June 1947 . The official recommendation states; Quote, Has been Chief Clerk of Legal Division since 8 Oct 44 and has seen the Division through all the planning stages. His work has been outstanding over a long period and has gone far beyond the normal duties of a Chief Clerk. Has worked very long hours late at night and every Sunday and owing to shortage of staff has performed with ability duties usually falling to a Staff Captain. He has gained the respect of all senior officers and of his juniors and his never failing courtesy, calmness and energy have been an example to all. I have rarely met such whole-hearted devotion to duty and personal charm and integrity. Mr . Milne will be called back to the Army in the near future after 2 1/2 years' splendi service with C.C.G. I rate him as Priority 1 for an award to Military personnel in this Division Unquote. The recommendation was recommended by the Director Headquarters Branch, Legal Division, and approved by Major-General Chief Administrative Officer. Control Commission Germany Note: The EM with official corrections to one digit of number and 2 letters of post nominals Condition: GVF

A 'Decorated' Naval Medical Volunteers campaign & long service medal group of 5: Leading Sick Berth Attendent Arthur Cottam, Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve & Thornley / Chorley Divisions St.John Ambulance Brigade - Order of St.John of Jerusalem. 'Serving Brother' breast badge. 4th type - Defence Medal - War Medal - RN Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve. GV 'Coinage' (X4568 A. Cottam. L.S.B.A. R.N.A.S.B.R.) - Medal Order St John. 6 bars (11375 Sgt A Cottam Thornley Div No 4 Dis SJAB 1933) Important: The Serving Brother of the Order of St.John and the R.N..A.S.B.R. medals verified as awarded per below sources; - Order of St.John of Jerusalem: London Gazette issue of 29 June 1948 - Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve Medal: Issued 5/11/1934 'Chorley Div' S.J.A.B. The medals mounted in the swing style and as-worn by the recipient. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings. Condition: VF

A 'Delhi Spearman's' campaign and long service medal group of 3 : Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant William Arthur Humphrey, 9th Lancers - Afghanistan Medal 1880. 'Kandahar '(1992. Pte. W. Humphrey. 9th Lancers) - Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (1992 Private W. Humphrey 9th Lancers) - Military LS&GC. Victoria issue (1992. S:Q:M: Sgt. W. A. Humphry. 9/Lancers) Important: All three medals and clasp are endorsed in the recipients extant service papers that are held and accessible at The National Archives, and as confirmed per below medal rolls and issue date where known; - Afghan Medal and clasp (ref WO 100/51) - Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal: Issue date 19 September 1897 William Arthur Humphrey, the son of Richard Humphrey, was a native of the Parish of Buckham, Reigate, Surrey, England, where he was born circa 1859. A ?Butcher? by trade, he enlisted for the British Army - and service with the 9th Lancers - on 25 February 1879, at Canterbury, England. He enlisted under the alias 'George White', During his long army career, William experienced considerable overseas service, including active service during the Second Afghanistan War, as under; - India: 11 December 1879 - 25 March 1880 (105 x days) - Afghanistan: 26 March 1880 - 9 December 1880 (259 x days) - India: 10 December 1880 - 22 November 1885 (4 years 348 days) - South Africa: 26 August 1896 - 11 March 1898 (1 year 198 days) - India: 12 March 1898 - 9 July 1904 (6 years 121 days) Between his overseas posting, William married Elizabeth Clayton, at St Pauls, York, England on 2 February 1890. Elizabeth bore him two daughters while the regiment was posted on garrison duty in Ireland; Lily Mary Humphrey born Dundalk, Ireland on 15 March 1891, and Elsie Elizabeth Humphrey born at Curragh, Ireland, on 5 March 1893 William took his final discharge from the British Army at the Discharge Depot, Gosport, Hampshire, England, on 3 August 1904, at which time he was 45 years and 4 months of age, and had racked up a grand total of 25 years and 160 days service. His intended place of residence thereafter was cited to be 20 Winsham Grove, Clapham Common, London, England. At discharge his military conduct was described as having been 'Exemplary' and; Quote, A thoroughly honest and trustworthy N.C.O. and recommended for any position of trust Unquote. The recipients service papers are extant and are accessible from The National Archives Condition: Afghan medal GF, others VF and better

A 'Desert Sands' French Colonial Campaign pair for Sahara & Morocco Service The mounted pair comprises; - Colonial Medal Medaille Coloniale: 1st type. With clasp 'Sahara' - Morocco Campaign Medal. With clasps Maroc' & 'Casablanca' The medals suspended from original silk ribands, and as-worn on a rod mounting, or 'Boule' in the traditional French style The Colonial Medal is a first type official 'Premier' type Paris Mint medal (30mm) with double-sided wreath suspension. This with 'Sanglier' poincon (silver hallmark) mark(s) on wreath suspension The clasp is of the type made by Paris maker 'Arthus Bertrand' with makers marks indented on face of silver clasp Medal with official Paris Mint 'Corucopia' logo and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on the rim Sahara: The clasp was instituted on 26 September 1900, and was awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns across the 'Sahara Desert' region between 1880-1936 The 'Sahara' clasp, most closely resonates with the classic 'Beau Geste' images of the French Foreign Legion, or La Legion Etrangere - and other specialist 'Desert Corps' - that participated in numerous desert campaigns across the 'Maghreb' The Morocco Medal with bth silver clasps being of the official ornate Paris Mint 'Oriental' type The Morocco Medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and numeral '1' marks on reverse field A superb looking French campaign medal pair for 'Desert Campaigning' in the Sahara, and service in Morocco Condition: GVF

A 'Diehard' N.C.O..'s 'First to Serve' Korean War campaign medal pair with companion miniature medals: Corporal A. Wright, 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment - Korea Medal (22264877 Cpl. A. Wright. MX.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Sold together with companion pair of miniature medals Between August 1950 to April 1951, 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment was one of the first two (the other was 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders) British infantry regiments to serve in the Korean War, where it served with 27th Infantry Brigade For their services in Korea, the Middlesex Regiment thereafter carried the below battle honours on their regimental colours; - Korea 1950-51 - Naktong Bridgehead Both pairs of medals, full-size & miniature, are mounted in the swing-style and as worn by the recipient. Both mounting bars retaining their long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A 'Documented' Second World War Philippines service ?Luzon campaign? gallantry medal group of four: Technician 5th Grade John W. Noe, U.S. Infantry, United States Army - Bronze Star. Machine engraved ?John W. Noe?. Medal riband fitted with slot brooch - Army Good Conduct Medal. Medal riband with slot brooch - Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal. With 2 x 'Bronze Stars', & crimp brooch - Victory Medal 1945. With crimp brooch Important: Sold together with original folded illuminated award document for the Bronze Star With Bronze Star this named to ?Technician Fifth Grade John W. Noe, 31 348 415, Infantry?, for Pacific Theater of Operations, during the Luzon Campaign?, dated 25 September 1968 Note: Recipient also entitled to award of a Philippine Liberation Medal 1945 United States Army 'Enlistment Records' show that John W. Noe was a native of Vermont, USA, where he was born circa 1911. John was a married man and residing at Hampden, Massachusetts, USA, when he enlisted for the United States Army at Somerville, Massachusetts, on 21 April 1943. At enlistment he was given the rank of Private and the Army Serial Number 31348415. Prior to enlistment he had been employed as an unskilled worker in machine shops and related occupations. Condition: About EF

A 'Doube Long Service' and campaign medal group of 6: Sergeant R.J. Ellis, Royal Army Pay Corps late Royal Artillery - 1939-45 Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (861562 Cpl. R.J. Ellis. R.A.P.C.) - Military LS&GC. GVI type II 'Regular Army' bar (861562 Sgt. R.J. Ellis. R.A.P.C.) - Efficiency Medal. GVI first type with 'Territorial' bar (861562 Gnr. R.J. Ellis. R.A.) Note: The recipients unique Army Number is from the block allocated for use by the Royal Regiment of Artillery The medals mounted in the court-style and presumably 'as-worn' by the recipient. The contemporary ribands suspended form a mounting bar that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF and better

A 'Drummers' brace of campaign medals for the Sikh Wars: Drummer Isaac Clarkson, 45th Native Infantry - Sutlej Medal 1. 'Ferozeshuhur' rev clasp 'Sobraon' (Drummer Isaac Clarkson, 45th Regt N.I.) - Punjab Medal 1849. Clasps 'Goojerat' & 'Chilianwala' (Drummer Isaac Clarkson, 45 Regt N.I.) Uncommon on the market to find 'Other Ranks' pre Mutiny campaign pairs to those serving in any of the 'Native' regiments of the Bengal Army. The recipient would have been a Eurasian or Native Christian - the musicians and bands being recruited from those classes Condition: Edge nicks and contact wear otherwise the pair about GF

A 'Drummers' North West Frontier / South Africa casualty pair: Drummer / Private D. Smeaton, 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - IGS 1895. 'PF 1897-98' (4031 Drumr D. Smeaton, 2nd Bn Arg & Suth'd Highrs) - QSA Medal. With clasp 'Modder River' (4031 Pte. D. Smeaton, A & S Highrs:) Private Smeaton is confirmed as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' at Modder River on 28 November 1899 A copy of the respective entry page from the published South African Field Force Casualty Roll will accompany the medals Both medals equally dark toned Condition: Minor edge and clasp bruising on IGS otherwise VF

A 'Dubliner's' Indian Army 'Killed-in-Action' campaign group of 3: Lieutenant John Gilbert Byrne, 37th Dogras, Indian Army - 1914-15 Star (Lt. J.G. Byrne. 37-Dogras.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. J.G. Byrne.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut. J.G. Byrne.) Important: Lieutenant John Gilbert Byrne is confirmed as being 'Killed-in-Action' on 21 January 1916, at 'Hanna', Mesopotamia (in present day Iraq) during the desparate and ultimately ill-fated attempt by the British to relieve the besieged British-Indian garrison at Kut-al-Amara Note: During the assault on the Um-al-Hanna defile, the 37th Dogras sustained such withering losses, that after the battle the remnants of the 37th Dogras were merged with those of the 41st Dogras, to form, for a time, a composite battalion '37/41 Dogras'. At 'Hanna', both of the Dogra Battalions - then - un-linked - fought together for the first time in their history, with each Dogra battalion further sharing the rare distinction of having members of their respective units decorated with the Victoria Cross for acts of supreme 'life-saving' gallantry, at the El Orah ruins near Hanna. Canadian born Captain John Alexander Sinton, Indian Medical Service, and the Regimental Medical Officer of the 37th Dogras, was twice wounded (in each arm) while tending to the wounded, while Lance Naik Lala of the 41 Dogras received his award for saving the lives of two wounded British Officers during the same action John Gilbert Byrne, born in Ireland in 1892. He was the son of John Peter Byrne (Resident Magistrate), and Margaret Mary Byrne, of Beauparc, Monkstown, Co. Dublin, and was 23 years of age at the time of his death. A pre war regular officer of the Indian Army, John was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant and posted to the 37th Dogras of the Indian Army, effective 3 December 1912 (LG 8 April 1913 refers), and he was subsequently promoted Lieutenant on 12 January 1914 (LG of 13 January 1914 refers). The Dogras disembarked in Mesopotamia in December 1915, and as a unit of 35th Indian Infantry Brigade had been heavily enaged at the battle of Sheikh Sa'ad prior to the assault of the Turkish positions at the Um-al-Hanna defile Condition: GVF

A 'Fall of Java, Netherlands East Indies' FEPOW group of 4: Sergeant Edward Arthur Leonard Connelley, Special Constabulary late Royal Army Service Corps attached 77th Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Special Constabulary Medal. GVI type II & 'Long Service 1958' bar (Sergt. A.L. Connelley.) Important: Edward Arthur Leonard Connelley was born on 15 July 1910. At the time of his enlistment in June, 1941, he was residing at 182, Wightman Road, Harringay, London. He is confirmed as having been captured at Java, Netherlands East Indies on 9 March 1942, at which time he was attached to the 77th Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery, which unit had embarked from the United Kingdom 6 December 1941, and subsequently diverted to Java, where it arrived on 3 February 1942, the regimental headquarters being captured there on 12 March 1942. During his incarceration as a FEPOW he was stationed variously at the following camps; - Tanjong Priok (Port Area of Jakarta): From 28 March 1942 - Changi (Singapore): From 25 September 1942 - Kuching (Borneo): From 13 October 1942 The medals mounted in the swing-style and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The contemporary silk ribands suspended from a mounting bar that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A 'Far East Prisoner of War' campaign and long service group of 5: Squadron Quarter Master Sergeant Quenton F. Clayton, Royal Signals - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR 'Regular Army' (2326673 S.Q.M.S. Q.F. Clayton. R. Sigs.) Sold together with; - Recipients gilding metal EIIR S.Q.M.S. sleeve rank badge - Large bullion and embroidered sleeve rank crown from No 1 dress uniform - Staybrite Royal Signals cap badge with backing plate - Pin-back medal riband bar The badges both original with all original fittings as issued Important: 2326673 Signalman Quenton F. Clayton is confirmed as having been a Far East Prisoner of War basis his capture at Singapore on 15 February 1942 The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: GVF

A 'Feniscowles' cavalryman casualty and 'Old Contemptible' Great War 1914 Star medal trio with brass 1914 Christmas Box: Private Frederick Farrer, 20th Hussars - 1914 Star. No clasp (8678 L.Cpl F. Farrer. 20/Hrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (8678 Pte. F. Farrer. 20-Hrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (8678 Pte. F. Farrer. 20-Hrs.) Note: The medals all fitted with original long length silk 'moire' ribands Important: Recipient confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action' in France on 27 November 1917 Sold together with Princess Mary's 1914 Christmas Tin, and 'Xmas Card' and named card cover lid from box in which the Great War medals were sent - these latter as found All medals verified per the respective medal rolls as under; - 1914 Star (Ref WO 329/16) - British War & Victory Medals (Ref WO 329/2398) Frederick Farrer, son of Maud Farrer, was a native of Feniscowles, Blackburn, Lancashire, England, where he was born 29 September 1894. The 1911 Census for England and Wales shows Frderick as a 'Warehouse Lad' working in the cotton manufacturing industry, and at the time residing with his mother and 3 x sibling brothers at the family home at 92 Riley Street, Balckburn, Lancashire. Frederick - later recorded as a 'Draper' by trade - first enlisted in the British Army on 26 April 1914. Frederic, together with his regiment the 20th Hussars, first entered theatre of war 'France' on 16 August 1914, and remained in theatre until November 1914. He returned to France on 1915, remaining until 10 December 1917. During his second period of active service in France, Private Farrer was 'Wounded-in-Action' on 27 November 1917 (his entry in the post-war Royal Tank Corps Description Record Book refers). Initially taking his discharge on 22 June 1918, post-war Frederick subsequently re-enlisted in the British Army at Preston, Lancashire, on 23 July 1919. He took his final discharge from the British Army at York,England, on 15 January 1920, at which time his character was described as 'Good' and his intended place of residence being, 53 Top Bank, Blackburn, Lancashire. Condition: GVF

A 'Fighting Irish' Egypt 1882 campaign and long service medal group of 3: Private Edward Mulderig, 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment - Egypt & Soudan Medal 1882. With clasp 'Tel-el-Kebir' (*** Pte. E. Mulderig. 2/* ** R) - Military LS&GC. Victorian issue (548 Pte E. Mulderig. R. Irish Regt) - Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Obverse dated '1882' Note: All medals and clasp confirmed as entitled per the recipients extant service papers (held and accessible at The National Archives) and other authorities as under; - Egypt Medal & clasp: Egypt 1882 medal roll 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment (ref WO 100/57) - Long Service & Good Conduct Medal: Army Order 156 of 1900 - Khedives Star: Khedives Star 1882 medal roll 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment (ref WO 100/57) Edward Muldrig, was a native of native of the Parish of Kilmoreoy, Ballina, Co. Sligo, Ireland, where he was born circa 1861 (the 1911 Cenus for Ireland gives his birth year as 1863). By trade a 'Labourer', Edward claimed to be 20 years and 6 months of age, when he attested for service with the British Army at Sligo, Ireland, on 27 March 1882. On enlistment he was posted to the Royal Irish Regiment, and joined the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment at Chatham, England, on 6 April 1882. Edward was destined to remain to remain with 2/Royal Irish for the entire length of his military career. Edward took his final discharge from the British Army on 6 July 1909, at which time his 'Conduct & Character' was described as having been 'Exemplary', albeit he had never been promoted throughout his service. In total he served 27 years and 102 days with 'The Colours'. He had served overseas as under; - Egypt: 192 days (11 Aug 1882 - 18 Feb 1883) - Malta: 99 days (19 Feb 1883 - 28 May 1883) - India: 1 year & 6 days (11 Sep 1883 - 16 Sep 1884) After discharge from the British Army, Edward returned to Ireland, where the 1911 National Census records him described as a 'Labourer Army Pensioner' residing at River Street, Clonmel, Tipperary, where he lived with his wife Nora (Honora), and their four children (3 x daughters and 1 x son) Condition: Egypt medal contact marks & edge wear to rim F others about VF

A 'Fighting Irish' Gunner's Second World War and Long Service group of 5: Gunner Thomas McKinley, Royal Regiment of Artillery - The 1939-1945 Star - The Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC Medal. GVI type I. 'Regular Army' bar (060338 Gnr. T. Mc Kinley. R.A.) Thomas McKinley was a native of, Durrow Abbey, Tullemore, Kings County (Offaly), Ireland, where he was born on, 7 June 1907. Thomas McKinley's father was employed as a 'Chauffeur', and by faith the family were members of the 'Anglican' Church of Ireland. Prior to 1913, Thomas, and siblings Robert (brother) and Madge (sister) were pupils at Acontagh National School, King's County, Ireland, at which time they were residing in Durrow, King's County. From 10 February 1913, Thomas, later attended Castle Bernard National School, by which time the family had relocated to Kinnitty, Kings County, Ireland Described as a 'Farm Labourer', in 1922, Thomas travelled to Armagh, Northern Ireland, where he enlisted in the British Army on 6 April 1925. At the time of his enlistement he was posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery, which regiment he served throughout his subsequernt 22 years service with the British Army. He was posted to the 'Special List' on 30 July 1942, and is recorded as having retired to pension from the British Arny on, 9 July 1947 On retirement Thomas gave his forwarding address as the post-code NE 52 for the Newcastle area in the North East England Note: The above biographical and service details were extrapolated from the Royal Artillery 'Atttestation' records, and Irish genealogical resources The medals are professionally court-mounted by 'Spink Of London', and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining the original long hinged stout-pin and clasp fittings, together with 'Spink' label attached A fine long service 'Fighting Irish' group to an Irish Gunner of the Royal Artillery. Condition: About GVF

A 'First to Jump' - Battle of Arnhem - 'Pathfinder' campaign & long service group of 6: Staff Sergeant Anthony Charles Pardoe, late Rhodesian Army, Royal Army Pay Corps, 21st Independent Parachute Company, Army Air Corps & Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - Rhodesia: General Service Medal (2276 WO1. A. C. Pardoe) - The 1939-1945 Star - The France & Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC. EIIR issue 'Regualr Army' bar (2944785 Sgt. A. C. Pardoe. R.A.P.C.) Note: RGSM with edge prepared prior to being officially impressed. L.S.G.C. with official corrections to recipients army number Anthony Charles Pardoe, was a native of, Romford, Essex, England, where he was born on 20 June 1920. Anthony attested for the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders on 19 April 1939, receiving the unique army number 2944785 (from the the block allocated to the Cameron Highlanders). During the Second World War, Anthony - like many other Cameron Highlanders, including General Urquhart of Arnhem fame - volunteered for service with the Special Forces of the British Army, joining the Army Air Corps. At the time of 'Operation Market Garden' he was serving as a Private with the elite, 21st Independent Parachute Company, Army Air Corps - the Airborne's 'Pathfinder' unit that 'dropped by parachute' in advance of the main attack force - and always 'First In' - to secure and mark the designated drop zones and landing strips prior to the attack force troops being dropped by parachute and landed by glider. Private Pardoe would have been amongst the first 'Paras' dropped at Arnhem on 17 September 1944. After carrying out their designated roles as 'Pathfinders', the men of 21st Independent Parachute Company, were deployed as a HQ reserve and in general 'Recce' work. The 'Pathfinders' at Arnhem were eventually trapped within the Oosterbeek perimeter along with the rest of the 1st Airborne Division - they had like all the Para units present fought courageously against ultimately overwhelming odds. Private Pardoe was reported 'Missing-in-Action' from 25 September 1944 (ref WO 417/83), his casualty status changing to being confirmed Prisoner-of-War (ref WO 417/86/1). As a Prisoner of War, Private Pardoe, was interred in Germany at Stalag 12A located at Limburg s.d. Lahn Post War, Anthony, transferring to the Royal Army Pay Corps, and was advanced to Sergeant, R.A.P.C., on 31 October 1956. He was also attached in that same year to the 1st Battalion Sierra Leone Regiment with the rank of Acting Staff Sergeant. After leaving the British Army, Anthony served with the Rhodesian Defence Force, and was with Headquarters, 3 Brigade, in June 1971 Provenance: John Prior Collection, 2002 (John Prior was President of the Orders & Medals Research Society 1981-1985) Sold together with some copied research including entry pages from respective War Office casualty lists, and a copied entry with captioned illustration of the recipient as a Warrant Officer Class I from the Rhodesian Army magazine 'Assegai ' The group mounted as-worn in the swing-style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fitting Condition: GVF

A 'Fleet Air Arm' campaign and long service group of 6: Air Artificer 1st Class P.G.M. Watkinson, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Seahawk - 1939-45 Star - Atlantic Star - Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Naval LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue (FX 75340 P.G.M. Watkinson A.A.1 H.M.S. Seahawk) Note: H.M.S. Seahwak is the Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose based in Cornwall, near Helston, on the Lizard Peninsula. Currently the station has three major roles: serving the Fleet Air Arm's front line Sea King and Merlin helicopter squadrons; providing search and rescue for the South West region; and training specialists for the Royal Navy The group mounted in the swing-style presumably as-worn by the recipient. The medals being suspended from contemporary ribbons. The mounting brooch retaining the long hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: VF

A 'Foreign Legion' group of 7, to 'German Legionnaire' who was in 'Reconnaissance' operations' at Dien Bien Phu, 1953: Adjutant Karl Ludwig Jestadt, 1st Regiment Legion, late 5th Medium Repair Coy Foreign Legion att'd 1st Cavalry Regt Foreign Legion The group comprises; - Cross of War T.O.E. (Croix De Guerre T.O.E.). With 2 x 'Bronze Star' citation - Cross for Military Valour (Croix De Valeur Militaire). With 1 x 'Bronze Star' citation - Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combatant) - Colonial Medal. Second issue & clasp 'Extreme Orient' - Indo-China Campaign Medal (Medaille de la Campagne D'Indochine) 1953 - Medal for Operations in North Africa. With 1 x clasp 'Algerie'. Paris Mint marks - Vietnam: Medal of Honour. 2nd Class 'Silver' Grade. Of French manufacture Sold together with a quantity of original documents & ephemera, including; - Service Record or 'Livret' with full particulars of the recipients service - Order of the Regiment' citation and notice for the Croix De Guerre TOE (Indochina 1952) - Order of the Regiment' citation and notice for the Croix De Guerre TOE (Indochina 1954) - Order of the Regiment for Vietnamese Medal of Honour 2nd Class (Indochina 1955) - Award certifcate for the Colonial medal and clasp - Typed award certificate for award of the Commemorative Medal for Indochina - Various regimental notices from Foreign Legion Commanding Officers For Indochina - Illuminated citation for Cross of Military Valour (Sidde Bel Abbes, Algeria, 1959) - Illuminated award diploma for the Medal for Operations in North Africa (Dated 1957) - Official letter of decision to retire from the French Army (dated 1963) The decorations are all confirmed per below authorities & citations (we have attempted to translate the French citations) as under; a). The award of the Croix De Guerre Des Theatres D'Operations Exterieurs Avec Etoile De Bronze, General Order 1956 dated 4 November 1952; Quote, Cited by the Order of the Regiment JESTADT (Ludwig), Sargant 5th C.M.R.L.E. 1st Regiment Abroad Officer-in-Charge, Team Leader, Troubleshooting Section. Particularly distinguished during the operations on R.C.6 in February 1952 and more recently at the operation "KANGOUROU" in May 1952 in the area of DONG.VAN. He succeeded in disregarding the danger of forcing an enemy ambush, and bringing back his vehicle thus a fine example of courage and of duty This citation is for the award of the War Cross of Theaters of Outside Operations with Bronze Star Unquote. b.) The award of the Croix De Guerre Des Thetres D'Operations Exterieurs Avec Etoile De Bronze, General Order 436 dated 10 March 1954; Quote, Citation Cited by the Order of the Regiment JESTADT - (Cal, Ludwig) - Sergeant - Mle. 43.032 - 5 C.M.R.L.E. detached to 11eme - C.M.R.M. Detached as a Mobile Artillery Repair Team Leader, has carried out numerous missions in an insecure area, under painful and dangerous conditions. Particularly noteworthy is his courage in the NINH-BINH, THAI-BINH, THANH-HOA, (North Vietnam) area from 21 October to 9 November 1953 and from 9 to 11 November 1953 at DIEN-BIEN-PHU North Vietnam). This citation is for the award of the War Cross TOE with Bronze Star Unquote c). The award of the Medaille d'Honneour du Merite Vietnamien, Order of the Regiment No 104 dated 6 July 1955; Decree of the 1st Regiment Foreign Legion Cavalry (1er Regiment Etranger de Cavalrie) Quote, Article 1 The Medal of Honor of Merit, Vietnam 2nd class is awarded to the soldiers and assimilated personnel of the Armies of the French Union hereinafter designated; JESTADT Karl, Ludwig - Marechal of the Logis-Chef - Mle.43.032 - 3 Squadron S.P. 72.04, July 6, 1955. Lieutenant Colonel de MASSIGNAC, Commanding the 1st Cavalry Foreign Regiment. Signed: MASSIGNAC Unquote d). The award of the Croix De Valeur Militaire, General Order 19 dated 13 March 1959; Quote, Decree of the 1st Regiment Foreign Legion Cavalry (1er Regiment Etranger de Cavalrie) Le Marechal-des-Logis Chief JESTADT Karl, Ludwig, 1st Regiment Abroad Head of the Military Bureau in Sidi-Bel-Abbes since September 1958, has done remarkable work with the population through day and night activities. On several occasions, the arrest of members of the rebel organization was allowed; Notably on 4 February 1959 at the edgs of the city, he personally captured a rebel, thus recovering a machine-gun and grenades This citation is for the award of the Cross of Military Valour with Bronze Star Unquote Karl Ludwig Jestadt, the son of Johann & Marie Jestadt, was a native of Dusseldorf, Germany, where he was born on 25 January 1927. By 'Trade' an 'Electrician', he enlisted in the French Foreign Legion on 13 December 1946, joining the 1st Regiment of the Foreign Legion (La Legion Etranger). Whether Karl Jestadt, had prior military service before joining 'La Legion', and in particualr whether he had served in the military forces of the defeated Third Reich is not currently known to us. Foreign Legion service records would not record such service, and of course the wearing of any Third Reich earned decorations would have been prohibited in French uniform. Be that as it may, it has been estimated that by ethnicity, as much as 50 % of the composition of the Foreign Legion regiments deployed during the Indochina War 1945-156, were of German nationality. Reference 'The Devils Guard' (Robert Elford, ) for a masterful account of the services of former Wermacht veterans who served as Legionnaires in Indochina Karl's extensive overseas service with the Legion included; - Algeria: 10/01/1947 - 06/05/1947 - Extreme Orient (Indochina): -7/05/1947 - 12/01/1956 - Algeria: 11/02/1956 - 23/02/1962 During the Indochina War, Karl, had the distinction to serve in many of the Legion's major battles, as testified by his citations. Due to his technical skills and qualifications, Karl was posted to 5th Medium Repair Company of the Foreign Legion (La 5 Compagnie Moyenne De Reparation De La Legion Etrangere - raised in theatre in July 1951), with which unit he saw extensive service in North Vietnam (Tonkin), including action along Route Coloniale 6. Sergeant Jestadt is also confirmed as having been been present during the early 'Reconnaissance' operations at 'Dien Bien Phu', between 9-11 November 1953, which pre-dates Operation Castor, the massive French Airborne Operation there of 20 November 1953 that seized and captured 'DBP' for consolidation, fortification and future battle. During the time of the early 'Reconnaissance' operations at DBP, Karl was detached and serving as the NCO 'Team Leader' with the specialist 11th Medium Maintenance Company (11eme Compagnie Moyenne De Reparation Du Materiel, raised Hanoi 1951), which unit was charged with the maintenance and recovery of L/19 reconnaissance aircrat used in 'Reconnaisance & Spotter' operations. Sergeant Jestadt was latterly attached to the 1st Cavalry Regiment of the Foreign Legion (Le 1er Regiment Etranger De Cavalrie), and it was with this unit - equipped and deployed as an amphibious assault unit in the 'Delta' region of Tonkin - that he earned and was decorated with his Vietnamese decoration. Prior to leaving Vietnam, and by then already the recipeint of multiple citations and two decorations, on 4 August 1955, Karl is recorded as having married Cecilia Ambrosini at Saigon. Returning to Algeria on 11 February 1956, he was posted to 1st Regiment Foreign Legion. At the time of being decorated with the Cross of Military Valour, he was serving at Sidi-Bel-Abbes, the 'Military - and Spiritual - Home' of La Legion Karl Jestadt took his final discharge from the French Army, and the Foreign Legion on 20 May 1963, at which time he held the rank of Adjutant, and his last unit served with was 1st Regiment Foreign Legion Condition: Medals GVF

A 'Forgotten Army' and Korean War campaign group of 5: Private N. Brown, 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - War Medal - Korea Medal 1950-53 (2253 9074 Pte. N. Brown. K.O.S.B.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' The 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers carried the below following battle honours for their services during the Korean War; - Kowang-San - Korea 1951-52 The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A 'Gallipoli' Killed-in-Action campaign group of 3: Lance Corporal Charles Martin, 8th Battalion Welsh Regiment - 1914-15 Star (12182 L.Cpl. C. Martin. Welsh R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (12182 Pte. C. Martin. Welsh R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (12182 Pte. C. Martin. Welsh R.) Important: Lance Corporal Charles Martin, 8th Battalion Welsh Regiment, is confirmed as having been 'Killed-in-Action' at Gallipoli on 8 August 1915 Charles Martin the son of Charles (an Engine Driver at a Paper Mill) and Julia Martin, was a native of Maidstone, Kent, England, where he had been born in 1887. In the 1901 National Census of England and Wales he is shown as still living with his parents, now at St Georges Square, Maidstone, with Charles working as a 'Paper Sorter' at a Paper Mill - and presumably the same place of work as his father. At the time of the Great War, his next of kin, his wife Ellen Martin, resided at 1, Adelaide Place, East Farleigh, Maidstone. Charles enlisted for the British Army, and the Welsh Regiment, at Swansea, Wales, subsequently being posted to the 8th Battalion Welsh Regiment. He first entered theatre of war 'Gallipoli' on 4 August 1915, and was killed there only four days after landing. At the time of his death he was 28 years of age, and his memory is perpetuated at the Cape Helles CWGC Memorial, in Turkey Condition: VF

A 'Glamorgan Guardsman's' Second World War era long and meritorious service medal group of 5: Staff Sergeant William Alexander Howes, Welsh Guards - Defence Medal - War Medal - Coronation Medal 1953 - Military LS&GC Medal. GVI Type I 'Regular Army' (2732563 Gdsm. W. Howes. W.G.) - Meritorious Service Medal. EIIR Type2 issue (2732563 S.Sgt. W. A. Howe. W.G.) Important: The award of the Coronation medal 1953, is confirmed per the Coronation Medal Roll 1953 (held & accessible at The National Archives), at which time the recipient William Alexander Howes was serving as a Sergeant with the Welsh Guards. A soft copy of the medal roll extract page will be forwarded to the buyer of the group William Alexander Howes, son of John Howes (by trade a Baker) and Beatrice Alice Howes (nee Mahoney) - whose parents had married in Cardiff in 1907 - was a native of Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, where he was born on 7 March 1913. At the time of his birth, Wiliam's family resided at, 21 Nora Street, Cardiff. William is recorded as having died in Dover, England, on 8 April 1975, at which time he was a resident of 32 Duke of York's Royal Military School, Dover, Kent. Basis his residence at the time of his death, we presume that William Howes, was employed on the staff of the Duke of York's Royal Military School sometime after his retirement from the British Army The medals mounted as-worn in the swing style. The Defence & War Medals transposed on respective ribands. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp mountings A good regimental combination to a long serving Welsh Guards senior Non Commissioned Officer Condition: Silver medals toned VF

A 'Greece 1941' Killed-in-Action casualty group of 5: Corporal Robert Norman Fairley, 25th Battalion 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star - War Medal - New Zealand War Medal - New Zealand Memorial Cross. GVI issue (33381 Cpl. R.N. Fairley) Important: Corporal Fairley is confirmed as having been 'Killed-in-Action' on 24 April 1941, at Molos, Greece Robert Norman Fairley, was 24 years of age, when he was killed. He was the son of James Robert Fairley and Ada Maude Fairley, and the family residence was at Havelock North, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Robert had enlisted on 18 May 1940, and embarked for overseas service on 27 August 1941, disembarking at Egypt on 1 October 1940. Subsequently deployed to Greece, Robert was killed-in-action on 24 April 1941, at Molos, during the fighting in defence of the Thermopylae pass. The 25th Battalion incurred a total of 180 casualties while fighting on mainland Greece in 1941 (comprised of 17 killed, 12 wounded and 151 POW). An uncommon Second World War theatre of war casualty Condition: GVF

A 'Grey's' Great War campaign and long service medal group of 4: Trooper James Wilcox, Royal Scots Greys, late 2nd Dragoons - 1914 Star. With contemporary dated slider clasp (5816 Pte. J. Wilcox. 2/Dns.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (5816 Pte. J. Wilcox. 2/Dns.) - Interallied Victory Medal (5816 Pte. J. Wilcox. 2/Dns.) - Military LS&GC Medal. GV first type (392394 Tpr. J. Wilcox. The Greys.) Sold together with; - Pair of fibre & metal ID discs with recipients Great War details - Medal riband bar mounted on pin-back bar Note: The campaign medals verified per the respective campaign medal rolls as under; - 1914 Star: Ref WO 329/2449 compiled & signed Dublin 10 July 1918 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/504 Trooper James Wilcox is confirmed as having first entered theatre of war 'France' on 17 August 1914. Neither the MIC or medal rolls indicate claim or issuance of clasp and roses, albeit the recipient was certainly serving in theatre during the qualifying period for the clasp The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from silk moire ribands, the mounting bar retaining the long pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A 'Guardsman Casualty' Great War campaign pair of medals: Private William Bailey Griffiths Vaughan, 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards - British War Medal. Silver issue (27544 Pte. W.B. Vaughan. G.Gds.) - Interallied Victory Medal (27544 Pte. W.B. Vaughan. G.Gds.) Important: Recipient is confirmed as being 'Wounded-in-Action' during the Great War (ref WO 329/3069) Both medals verified as entitled - and the recipients full campaign medal entitlement - per the respective campaign medal rolls of the Grenadier Guards (Reference WO 329/614) wherein the recipient is confirmed as having served with 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards William Bailey Griffiths Vaughan, was a native of Bradford, Yorkshire, England, where he was born on 5 December 1888. William enlisted in the British Army on 31 October 1916, and was posted to the Grenadier Guards subsequently serving with 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards (ref WO 329/614 ). He took his final discharge from the British Army on 25 July 1918 (SWB roll refers) due to the effects of his wounds. At the time of his discharge he was 29 years and 7 months of age, and on the strength of the Reserve Battalion Grenadier Guards. William Bailey is recorded as having died at Bournemouth, Dorset, England on 26 January 1958 A portrait photograph and family details of the recipient can be found and accessed on the Ancestry genealogical website The medals retaining their original long length silk water weave 'moire' ribands as issued, which have been individually hand stitched and fitted with safety-pins and 'as-worn' by the recipient Condition: GVF

A 'Gunner's unique to regiment multi-clasp Indian General Service 1908 Medal and Long Service medal pair: Sergeant Hale Royal Artillery - IGS Medal 1908. GV 'Waz 19-21' 'Waz 21-24' 'NWF 30-31' (1405808 Gnr G Hale, R.A.) - Military LSGC Medal. GV type II (1405808 Sjt. G. T. W. Hale. R.A.) Note: Last 4 digits of Army number on IGS officially corrected as recorded on his respective Medal Index Card, and exactly as issued The IGS 1908 medal and all clasps verified per the respective medal rolls; - 'Wazirsitan 1919-1921': Ref WO 100/I1/467 - 'Waziristan 1921-1924': Ref WO 100/I22/488 - 'North West Frontier 1930-31': Ref WO 100/494 Note: Reference 'Taming the Tiger: The Story of the India General Service Medal 1908-1935' (R.G.M.L. Stiles, 2012) the abstract analysis for the Royal Artillery confirms this medal as issued, and that the only other soldier of the Royal Regiment of Artillery who earned this combination of clasps on a 3 x clasp medal was 1043816 Bombardier F. S. Edlin who earned the first 2 clasps serving with the Royal Field Artillery (and last clasp as a Staff Sergeant with the Military Engineer Service). Another soldier 1407601 Cpl C.E. Hodge is shown in the same source as having earned these 3 x clasps (his latter clasp was, earned as a Sergeant serving with the Royal Corps of Signals), however, a check of the respective medal rolls shows that Hodge was also awarded the clasp 'Mahsud 1919-20'. Sergeant Hale's 3 x clasp medal is thus unique as being the only one to a Gunner who did not subsequently change regiment A most desirable and extremely rare 3 x clasp combination IGS 1908 medal to a 'Gunner' Condition: About VF

A 'Gurkha Sapper's' Brunei Revolt and Indonesian Confrontation campaign service medal pair: Sapper Tulbahadur Rana, Gurkha Engineers - GSM 1918. EIIR 'Brunei' (21150252 Spr. Tulbahadur Rana. Gurkha Engrs.) - GSM 1962. Clasp 'Borneo' (21150252 Spr. Tulbahadur Rana. Gurkha Engrs.) Tulbahadur Rana, a Nepalese citizen, was born circa 1943. He enlisted for the British Brigade of Gurkhas in Nepal on 24 October 1958, at which time he was just a 'Boy' soldier aged 14 years. He took his discharge on 17 May 1972. He subsequently saw extensive service in South East Aasia during his military career, and at the time of his discharge on 17 May 1972. his 'Military Conduct' was described as 'Exemplary'. The 'Testimonial' given in his service papers state; Quote, "Tulbahadur is a small but tough, rugged man, like many plant operators, and has shown himself to be an excellent determined soldier. He is prepared to work hard and can be relied on to do an excellent job. Honest and sober. A most useful man. Thoroughly recommended for employment; especially where plant work is involved." Unquote. The pair of medals mounted in the court-style. The medals suspended from a pin-back brooch that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with a copy of the recipient service papers Condition: VF

A 'hard fighting' North West Europe and Suez campaign group of 7: Staff Sergeant Peter Fox, Parachute Regiment - 1939-45 Star - France & Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR with clasps 'Near East' 'Cyprus' (14439557 Sgt P.W. Fox. Para) - GSM 1918. EIIR with clasp 'Canal Zone' (14439557 Sgt P.W. Fox. Para) - Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR 'Regular Army'(14439557 S.Sgt P.W. Fox. Para) Sold together with below items; - Colour Sergeants No I dress embroidered stripes and crown - An EIIR period white metal cap badge with slider - XXX Corps Alamein - Cuxhaven commemorative medal 1944-45 in box of issue - Embrodiered Blazer Badge of Parachute Regiment - A quantity of staybrite Para Buttons (not illustrated) Important: Staff Sergeant Peter Fox received his Military LS&GC Medal on 19 October 1961 per authority of Army Order AO 55 of Aug 1962 refers Peter also qualified for and claimed a retrospective 'Canal Zone' clasp to his General Service Medal, and as a result instead received a second issue GSM medal and clasp in lieu of the clasp only to which he was entitled! The group (less 'Canal Zone' medal) is mounted 'swing-style' and 'as worn' by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: GVF

A 'Heavy Trench Mortar Battery' Great War campaign medal pair: Bombardier William George Siddle, 35th Heavy Trench Mortar Battery, Royal Artillery - British War Medal. Silver issue (142968 Bmbr. W. G. Siddle. R.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (142968 Bmbr. W. G. Siddle. R.A.) Note: The recipients service papers (extant & accessible at The National Archives) confirm that the recipient served with the 35th Heavy Trench Mortar Battery, Royal Field Artillery Important: Both medals verified as entitled and the recipients full medal entitlement, per the respective medal roll below; - BWM & Interallied Victory medals: Ref WO 329/144 William George Siddle, the son of Jonathan & Margaret Siddle, was born at Tudhoe, Co Durham, England, on 17 December 1884. William's father was a watchmaker, a family trade that William was subsequently apprenticed to. In 1891, William and his family were resident in Crowle, Lincolnshire, but by the time of the 1901 National Census for England & Wales, William (then a Watchmakers Apprentice) and his family (parents, sister and younger brother) were living in the parish of Cowpen, St Mary's Blyth, Northumberland, where thy resided at, 28 Waterloo Road. By 1911, the Census records that William, his elder sister Wilhelmina (28), and their parents were living at, 3 Wolseley Road, Blyth. In 1911, William, described as a 'worker', held the trade of 'Watchmaker & Joiners Assistant', and was evidently still learning the skills of the trades from his father, who is shown as 'Watchmaker & Joiner (Dealer)' and described as an 'employer'. William was conscripted for the British Army in November 1915, and was called up for service 'With the Colours' from 11 March 1916, being posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery. He subsequently served overseas with the British Expeditionary Force, in France & Belgium, where, from 20 August 1916 to 23 October 1919, where he served on the Western Front with the 35th Heavy and later Medium Trench Mortart Battery, Royal Field Artillery. At the time of taking his discharge, William was serving with the 'Z Horse Reserve Calais' at which time he held the appointment of Sergeant Collarmaker. After demobilization from the British Army, William returned to his family in Blyth, Northumberland, where he resumed his trade as a 'Watchmaker'. Reference The United Grand Lodge of England Freemason Membership Registers, 1751-1921, it is recorded that William Siddle was initiated as a Freemason on 5 May 1920, at which time he joined Blagdon Lodge, Blyth. As of 8 march 1921, William Siddle was living with his family at, 1 Windsor Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland. The 1939 'National Register' records William living at 33 Allendale Road, Blyth, with his sister, where he was still plying a trade as a 'Watchmaker', and in addition doing his bit for the war effort, being shown as an 'A.R.P. Warden'. WilliamSiddle is recorded as having died in, Northumberland, England, sometime during the first quarter of 1951 Sold together with hardcopy of Medal Index Card and copy letter (extrapolated from recipients extant service papers) written by the recipient, this latter dated, Blyth, 8 March 1921 Condition: GVF

A 'High Himalaya's' campaign and long service pair: Naick Mangal Singh, 32nd Bengal Infantry, Indian Army - IGS 1854. Silver issue 'Sikkim 1888' (1372 Sepoy Mangal Singh, 32d Infy.) - Indian LS&GC. Medal. Victoria issue (1372 Naick Mangal Singh, 32d Bl. Infy.) The recipieint was a Mazhabi Sikh 'Sepoy' (Private) serving with the famous 32nd Sikh Pioneers of the Indian Army - a regiment that saw extensive service, and always with considerable distinction, in the most mountainous terrains that the British or Indian Armies ever served For the 'Sikkim' campaign medals to the 32nd Sikh Pioneers and 1st Gurkha Rifles are the most hard earned and desirable Condition: Silver test mark on rim of IGS about VF

A 'Highland' soldier's Great War campaign medal group of 3: Sergeant Donald Cameron, 2nd Battalion Lovat Scouts - 1914-15 Star (4147 L. Cpl. D. Cameron, 2-Lovat?s Scts.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (4147 A. Sjt. D. Cameron, 2-Lovat?s Scts.) - Interallied Victory Medal (4147 A. Sjt. D. Cameron, 2-Lovat?s Scts.) Donald Cameron was born on 20 December 1879. Employed as a Ploughman from Glenelg, Inverness-shire, he enlisted into the Lovat?s Scouts on 4 December 1911. With the onset of war he was mobilised and embarked at Devonport for Gallipoli on 7 September 1915 and disembarked at Suvla Bay on 26 September. He entered Alexandria on 28 December 1915 and after service in Egypt was posted to Salonika in October 1916 and to Italy, thence France in June 1918. He was demobilised and discharged on 31 March 1920. As a Crofter, living in Glenelg, he then attested for the Lovat?s Scouts (Territorial Force) on 28 March 1921 and served with them until March 1922 Note - the picturesque Highland community of 'Glenelg', is the spiritual family home of British fiction hero and spy 'James Bond', as recently depicted in the last Bond movie 'Skyfall'. The father of author Ian Fleming, being commemorated on the magnificent War Memorial that commemorates the fallen of that proud Highland community All medals fitted with contemporary silk watered ribands Sold together with quantity of hard-copy set of service papers - this reflected in postage Condition: EF

A 'Highlanders' campaign medal group of 4: Private George Ewan 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders late 72nd Highlanders - Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With clasp 'Kandahar' (58B/2484. Pte G. Ewan 72nd Highrs.) - Kabul to Kandahar Star (58B/2484 Private G. Ewan 72nd Highlanders) - Egypt Medal 1882. Dated 1882 'Tel-el-Kebir' (426 P**. G. Ewan. 1/Sea: Hrs.) - Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Obverse dated 1882 (426 Pte. G. Ewan. 1/Sea: Hrs.) Note: ** denotes letters as mostly worn through contact wear on last two letters of rank only on the Egypt Medal. The Khedives 1882 Star is engraved in the usual neat regimental style for this regiment Important: The medals confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls as under; - Afghan Medals and clasp (ref: WO 100/52) - Egypt Medal and clasp (ref: WO 100/59) The medal mounted in the wrong order of precedence in the 'swing-style' and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from contmeporary silk weave issue ribands, and the reverse of the mounting bar retaining the hinged pin and clasp fittings Note: These medals are fresh to the medal market, by descent from the family and have not before been offered for public sale Condition: GF and better

A 'Home Front' Voluntary Medical Services Group & Air Raid Precuations Group of 5 x Boxed Medals: A. H. Holt, British Red Cross Society - B.R.C.S.: Proficiency in Air Raid Recautions Training (12384 A. H. Holt.) - B.R.C.S.: Proficiency in Red Cross First Aid. With 3 x clasps 1943, 1945 & 1946 (O 15779 A. H. Holt.) - B.R.C.S.: Proficiency in Red Cross Nursing (51077 A. H. Holt.) - B.R.C.S.: Medal for Merit. Kings Crown (12788 A. H. Holt) - B.R.C.S.: Medal for 3 Years Service. Kings Crown. With 1 x extra '3 Years' bar (46438) Important: All medals and badges complete with their correct integral top bars and reverse fittings as issued Sold together with all the respective official issue named and numbered card boxes of issue Condition: Almost as issued

A 'Jock Casualty' Great War campaign pair: Private James C McNeill, 2nd Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (S-16146 Pte. J.C. McNeill, Cam'n Highrs) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-16146 Pte. J.C. McNeill, Cam'n Highrs) James McNeill is confirmed as having been entitled to both of the above medals - and of course in addition a British War Medal. His Medal Index Card further showing that he first entered theatre of war 'France' on 13 April 1915 James Charles McNeill was a native of Glasgow, Scotland, where in 1914 he resided at 12, Houston Place. At the age of 20 years and 2 months, and describing his 'Trade' as being a 'Seaman', James volunteered for the British Army in his hometown of Glasgow on 9 December 1914. He served with the 2nd Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders throughout his credited period of Army Service which was from 8 December 1914 - 16 May 1919. At his time of discharge his military conduct was described as having been 'Very Good'. During the Great War he served in France from 13 April 1915 until 26 November 1915, during which he was confirmed as being 'Wounded-in-Action' receiving a Gun-Shot and Shrapnel Wound (or GSW) to the 'Head' on 7 May 1915. He later served in Salonika between 27 November 1915 through to 18 April 1919 Note the above details were extrapolated from the recipients extant service papers held at The National Archives and which can be accessed via their website Condition: GVF

A 'Jock' South African War & Great War gallantry and campaign medal group of 5: Pte J.A. McKenzie, Seaforth Highlanders late Gordon Highlanders - Distinguished Conduct Medal. GV first issue (Seaforth) - QSA Medal. 4 clasps (Gordon Highrs) - 1914-15 Star (Seaforth) - British War Medal (Seaforth) - Interallied Victory Medal (Seaforth) Condition: Mostly about GVF

A 'Jock's' Great War 'Killed-in-Action' casualty medal group of 3: S/17970 (late 4220) Private William Campbell, 5th Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, late 1st & 2nd Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (S-17970 Pte. W. Campbell, Cam: Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-17970 Pte. W. Campbell. Camerons) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-17970 Pte. W. Campbell. Camerons) Important: Reference 'Soldiers Died in the Great War' Private William Campbell, 5th Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders is confirmed 'Killed-in-Action' in France, on 18 July 1916 Note: All 3 x medals confirmed as entitled & issued per the respective campaign medal rolls of the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders as under; - 1914-15 Star (ref WO 329/2803) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals (ref WO 329/1666) William Campbell, the son of Mrs Margaret Campbell (who was William's sole 'Next of Kin' in July, 1916, and residing at 19 Monteith Street, Bridgeton, Glasgow), was a native of the Parish of Barony, Glasgow, Scotland, where he had been born circa 1880. He was 35 years and 3 months of age, when he volunteered for 'Re-enlistment' into the British Army at Glasgow, Scotland, on 26 April 1915, at which time his engagement terms were '3 Years service or duration of War'. Later, on the same day he had re-listed, he was posted to the regimental depot of the Cameron Highlanders. Prior to re-enlisting, William had been working as an 'Iron Worker', and residing at 255 Dalmarnock Road, Glasgow. At time of re-enlistment he cited 16 years prior service with the Cameron Highlanders (previously he held the regimental number 4220, and had served with 1/Camerons during the South African War, receiving a Queens South Africa Medal with 3 x 'State' clasps, & Kings South Africa Medal with both dated clasps, and had completed his earlier engagement with the British Army on 7 February 1914, when he had been discharged from the Army Reserve). After reporting to the Regimental Depot of the Cameron Highlanders (located at Inverness), on 1 May 1915, he was posted to 3rd Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. William was subsequently posted to 2nd Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders on the same day he embarked for overseas service, and entered theatre of war France' on 28 July 1915. His 'Burnt Service Papers' (held at The National Archives), show that he was posted to 1st Camerons, on 13 October 1915 and on 27 February 1916 was returned to the United Kingdom (he has incurred a serious injury while 'In the Trenches' when he had suffered a fractured rib) and remained attached to the 'Depot' through to 5 April 1916 when he was posted to 3/Camerons. William was posted to 5th Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders on 6 June 1916, on which date he again entered theatre of war 'France'. Less than 6 weeks after his return to France, William had been posted 'Wounded-in-Action' on 18 July 1916 - and the very same day the entry being changed to 'Wounded presumed dead'. Evidently, William had been sighted 'Wounded & fallen' on 18 July 1916, but as his body was never subsequently recovered, it was accepted - with good reason - that William Campbell had made the supreme sacrifice having been 'Killed-in-Action' during the battle of the Somme As William's body was never recovered or identified from the battlefields of the Somme, it is most likely that William had been seen falling before, or at, the enemy trenches attacked by 5/Camerons on 18 July 1916. The Scottish papers reported the casualty status in the long lists generated by the War Office, including; - Aberdeen Press and Journal issue of 29 August 1916 'Reported wounded' - The Scotsman issue of 19 September 1916 'Previously reported wounded, now reported wounded & missing' The sacrifice made by William Campbell is commemorated in posterity on a panel on the Thiepval Memorial - the Memorial to the Missing of the Somme. Bernard's name and service details are just one of more than 72,000 officers and men of the United Kingdom and South African forces who died in the Somme sector before 20 March 1918 and who have no known grave. Over 90% of those commemorated died between July and November 1916. The memorial also serves as an Anglo-French Battle Memorial in recognition of the joint nature of the 1916 offensive and a small cemetery containing equal numbers of Commonwealth and French graves lies at the foot of the memorial Condition: GVF

A 'Jock's' Great War cam[aign medal group of 3: Private David Findlay, 9th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (S-4003 Pte. D. Finlday, Sea: Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-4003 Pte. D. Findlay, Seaforth.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-4003 Pte. D. Findlay, Seaforth.) Note: The surname only on British War Medal is officially corrected Important: All 3 x medals confirmed as entitled & issued per the respective campaign medal rolls of the Seaforth Highlanders held at The National Archives; - 1914-15 Star (ref WO 329/2797) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals (ref WO 329/1644) The respective medal index card and medal rolls held by The National Archives show that, Private David Findlay 9th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, first entered theatre of war France' on 10 May 1915 Condition: GVF

A 'Jock's' Palestine and North West Europe campaign medal group of 5: Private P. Sexton, 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers - GSM 1918. GVI 1st type 'Palestine' (33188009 Pte. P. Sexton. K.O.S.B.) - 1939-45 Star - France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Important: Entitlement to the GSM medal and clasp is confirmed in the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderer's (ref WO 100/503) that was compiled and dated Edinburgh 21 May 1940, at which time the recipient is shown as still serving with 1/K.O.S.B. Recipients unique Army Number is from the block allocated to the King's Own Scottish Borderer's in 1920 Condition: Some scratches on obverse of GSM otherwise VF

A 'Jock's' South Atlantic to Arabian Gulf multi-campaign medal group of 3: Guardsman D. M. Rogers, 2nd Battalion Scots Guards - South Atlantic Medal. With 'Combat' rosette (24585397 Gdsm D M Rogers SG) - General Service 1962. Clasp 'Northern Ireland' (24585397 Gdsm D M Rogers SG) - Gulf Medal. Clasp '16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991' (24585397 Gdsm D M Rogers SG) 2/Scots Guards received battle honours 'Tumbledown Mountain' and 'Falkland Islands 1982' for their particpation in the South Atlantic Campaign, and later earned the Theatre Honour 'Gulf 1991' for the Gulf War. Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (Seventh Edition, 2007), 2/SG were awarded an estimated 523 x Gulf medal with the clasp '16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991' The medals mounted in the court-style. The medal mounting bar retaining it's original long hinged pin and clasp fittings A good combination of modern campaign medals Condition: GVF and better

A 'Jungle Fighter's' post war GSM pair: Rifleman Anande Limbu, 2nd Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles - GSM 1918. EIIR isue & clasp 'Malaya' (21147397 Rfn Ananade Limbu 7 GR) - General Service Medal 1962. 'Borneo' (21147397 Rfn Anande Limbu 2/7 GR) Condition: Officially corrected letters to 'GR' on the GSM 1918 otherwise about GVF

A 'Jungle Fighters' Malaya / Borneo campaign medal pair: Rifleman Dilbahadur 1st Battalion 6th Gurkha Rifles - GSM 1918. EIIR 'Malaya' (21138548 Rfn. Dilbahadur Gurung, 1/6 GR) - GSM 1962. Clasp 'Borneo' (21138548 Rfn. Dilbahadur Gurung. 1/6 GR.) Condition: GVF

A 'Jungle Fighters' Malaya and 'Confrontation' pair of campaign medals: Corporal Lalbahadur Sunwar, 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles - GSM 1918. EIIR (1st type) clasp 'Malaya' (21147692 Rfn. Lalbahadur Sunwar. 10 G.R.) - GSM 1962. Clasp 'Borneo' (21147692 L/Cpl. Lalbahadur Sunwar. 1/10 G.R.) The recipient was a Gurkha Rifleman serving with 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles, of the British Army Important: Sold together with; - Photostat copy of Record of Service Lalbahadur Sunwar, a Gurkha of the Hindu faith, was born in Nepal in 1939. His next of kin was his wife, Harkamaya Sunwarni, who resided in Eastern Nepal, together with the couples two sons. Lalbahadur enlisted for the The Brigade of Gurkhas at Western Gurkha Depot, Nepal on 4 November 1956, on a 4 year engagement of service. He disembarked at Penang, Malaya, on 5 January 1957, as a recruit trainee for 10 GR. On 12 October 1957, he was posted to 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles, which unit he joined the following day. On 9 October 1959, he extended his service, with intention to serve a total of 7 years. In the final reckoning, by the time he took his final discharge from the British Army on 10 May 1969, he had served a total of 12 years 188 days, and had an additional credit of service of 2 years & 177 days (he ended his service under a redundancy scheme), giving him a total reckonable service towards pension of 15 years. Lalbahadur served overseas variously in; India, Malaya, Hong Kong, Singapore, Labuan, Sarawak and Borneo, including numerous active service deployments during the period of 'Emergency' in Malaya, and later during 'Confrontation' in the jungles of Borneo. His service record indicates that in 1961, he had qualified as a 'Mortar Man', and presumably he fought as a 'Mortar Man' during the confrontation with Indonesia. At the time of his final discharge his military conduct was described as 'Exemplary'. The 'Testimonial' in respect of his character states; Quote, "Lalbahadur is leaving the Battalion on redundancy after having served with it for almost 12 years. He has given us loyal service and has risen to the rank of Corporal. He is punctual, honest and most trustworthy. He is a good worker and is very conscientuous and always tries his very best. He is well educated, having completed almost all of his 1st class Gurkha certificates of education. He is trained to supervising the work of others. He is intelligent and has a good wit on him. I recommend him to anyone wanting a cleaner honest hard working man" Unquote. Both medals and both clasps confirmed as entitled and enumerated in his accompanying Record of Service Medals mounted on silk ribands in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Toned GVF

A 'Jungle Fighters' Malaya and 'Confrontation' pair of campaign medals: Rifleman Adhikarna Rai, 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles - GSM 1918. EIIR (Second type) clasp 'Malaya' (21149914 Rfn. Adikarna Rai. 10 G.R.) - GSM 1962. 'Borneo' 'Malay Peninsula' (21149914 Rfn. Adhikarna Rai. 1/10 G.R.) Note: The second clasp on the GSM 1962 is correctly mounted with a rod, exactly as officially issued Medals mounted on buckram mounting in the court-style for display Condition: Edge bruise on GSM 1918 otherwise VF

A 'Jungle Fighters' Malaya and 'Confrontation' pair of campaign medals: Rifleman Maitadhan Rai, 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles - GSM 1918. EIIR (2nd type) & clasp 'Malaya' (21148738 Rfn. Maitadhan Rai. 10th G.R.) - General Service Medal 1962. 'Borneo' (21148738 Rfn. Maitadhan Rai. 1/10 G.R. Note of Interest: When awarded to Gurkh Rifles units, the suffix 'th' preceding the abbreviated name of the regiment, is only found on the GSM EIIR 2nd type issues with clasp Malaya, to those men of the 6th, 7th and 10th Gurkha regiments who qualified for the clasp 'Malaya' sometime from circa 1958 onwards The rrecipient was a Gurkha Rifleman serving with 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles, of the British Army Important: Sold together with; - Photostat copy of Record of Service Maitadhan Rai, a Gurkha of the Hindu faith, was born in Nepal in 1940. His next of kin was his father Dhyansing Rai, who resided in Eastern Nepal. Maitadhan enlisted for the The Brigade of Gurkhas at Western Gurkha Depot, Lehra, Nepal on 29 October 1957, on a 4 year engagement of service. He disembarked at Penang, Malaya, on 30 December 1957, as a recruit trainee for 10 GR. On 25 October 1958, he was posted to 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles, which unit he joined the following day. On 14 October 1960, he extended his service, with intention to serve a total of 7 years. In the final reckoning, by the time he took his final discharge from the British Army on 5 October 1969, he had served a total of 10 years 205 days, and had an additional credit of service of 3 years (he ended his service under a redundancy scheme), giving him a total reckonable service towards pension of 13 years & 205 days. Maitadhan served overseas variously in; India, Malaya, Singapore, Hong Kong, Labuan, Sarawak and Borneo, including numerous active service deployments during the period of 'Emergency' in Malay, and later during 'Confrontation' in the jungles of Borneo. At the time of his final discharge his military conduct was described as 'Exemplary'. The 'Testimonial' in respect of his character states; Quote, " L/Cpl Maitadhan has served in the Brigade of Gurkhas for 10 years during which time he hs been given many different jobs and has spent considerable time on active service. All his jobs he has done well. He is a tough, honest, well disciplined man who can be trusted to do single jobs well" Unquote. Both medals and both clasps confirmed as entitled and enumerated in his accompanying Record of Service Condition: VF

A 'Killed-in-Action' casualty of the first day of the Battle of Loos, medal group of 3: Private William Dick, 2nd Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) - 1914 Star. Riband fitted with contemporary slider clasp (7917 Pte. W. Dick. R. Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (7917 Pte. W. Dick. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (7917 Pte. W. Dick. R. Highrs.) Note: All 3 x medals verified as the recipient?s entitlement for the Great War, per the respective campaign medal rolls as under; - 1914 Star: Ref WO 329/2460 - BWM & Victory medals: Ref WO 329/1352 William Dick, the son of Alexander & Isabella Dick, was a native of Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1883. William's father was employed as a Coal Miner, and in 1891, the family comprised William?s parents and 5 children, William being the only son. William joined the British Army circa 1900, on a short-term engagement, the National Census for Scotland recording him in 1901 as resident at, Panmure Barracks, Montrose, Scotland, while serving with 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders, showing his age of 18 years. William served in the later stages of the South African War and is confirmed as earning a Queens South Africa Medal with clasps for 'Orange Free State' & 'South Africa 1902' (ref WO 100/190). On the outbreak of the Great War, William was mobilized from the Army Reserve, and re-joined his regiment. William first entered theatre of war, 'France', with his regiment on 30 August 1914, at which time he was one of a 'Draft' sent to the 1st Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), then serving in France. There is no record of William having qualified for a dated clasp to his 1914 Star, and certainly none was ever issued. William was subsequently transferred to his old battalion, 2nd Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) sometime on, or after, that battalion had disembarked at Marseilles, on 12 October 1914, as part of Bareilly Brigade, Meerut Division of the Indian Corp - the battalion having been a pre-war garrison battalion in India, since 1902. Advanced to Lance Corporal, William was subsequently reported 'Killed-in-Action', during the fateful first day of the 'Battle of Loos' on 25 September 1915 - on which date, the 2nd Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), which had started out with a battalion strength of 21 officers and 796 x other-ranks, had, by the close of the first day of battle, suffered casualties of 363 all-ranks killed, missing or wounded. In the annals of Scottish military history, the first day of the Battle of Loos, remains the bloodiest single day in terms of the total number of Scots killed or died The body of Lance Corporal William Dick, was never recovered from the battlefield, and his supreme sacrifice is now commemorated on a memorial panel at the CWGC Loos Memorial, France. At the time of his death, William, who had married on 3 March 1905, left a widow, Jessie Dick (born 13 April 1884), and three sons, vis, Alexander (1906), William Donaldson (1912) and Robert (1913), the family residing at, 178 Mavis Valley, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow, Scotland Sold together with some copied research, including Medal Index Card Condition: About EF

A 'Kiwi Gunner's' Vietnam campaign and long service medal group of 4: Bombardier A. H. Williams, 161st Battery, Royal New Zealand Artillery - New Zealand: Operational Service Medal - Vietnam Medal 1964-73 (36396 Bdr A H Williams RNZA) - Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR 'New Zealand' bar (36396 A.H. William RNZA) - South Vietnam: Campaign Medal with clasp '1960-' (36396 AH Williams) Note: The naming on the LS&GC is engraved and does not include any rank (see picture) Bombardier Williams is confirmed as being one of an estimated 759 x New Zealand 'Gunner's to have served overseas during the Vietnam War. As of 2014, 230 of them - including Bombardier Williams - have since died 161 Battery, Royal New Zealand Artillery, was awarded the U.S.A. Meritorious Unit Citation in 1965 when serving with the United States 173rd Airborne Brigade. It later served as part of the 1st Australian Task Force. 161 Battery was additionally awarded the South Vietnam Unit Citation in 1977 The medals mounted in the court-style in the New Zealand Order of Precedence. The medal mounting bar retaining it's original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About EF

A 'Kiwi' Sergeants Korean War campaign medal pair: Sergeant. G. Bond, New Zealand Army - Korea Medal 1950-53 (206755 Sgt G. Bond) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' (206755 Sgt G. Bond) Note: Both medals with officially impressed naming as issued In terms of forces deployed, the New Zealand contribution to the Korean War comprised of the 16 Field Regiment Royal New Zealand Arillery (three x batteries, each of eight 25-pounder guns, formed as two four-gun troops), and a naval force of 3 x frigates. The New Zealand Army Contingent, named 'Kayforce' numbered 1044 'All-Ranks' including 16th Field Regiment, HQ Staff and supporting arms, the latter including Condition: About EF

A 'Liverpool' based Master Mariners Mercantile Marine campaign medal pair: Master Fred Carter. Mercantile Marine - British War Medal. Silver issue (Fred Carter) - Mercantile Marine War Serbice Medal (Fred Carter) Important: 'Fred Carter' is confirmed as a unique name in this style and format in the Mercantile Marine medal records held at The National Archives Note: The letter D on the MMWS medal only has been mistruck clipping previous letter E - it is not corrected and is exactly as issued The medals fitted with lengths of original silk watered ribands Sold together with below original ephemera; - Titled paper envelopes of issue for the campaign medals A/F - Board of Trade 'Authority to Wear' transmittal letter Fred Carter was a native of Stockport, Cheshire, England, where he was born on 1 March 1883. Fred obtained his various Board of Trade Certificates of Competency between 1906-1911, as follows 2nd Mate 1906; 1st Mate 1909, and Master in 1911. About 17 pages of records apertaining to the recipients certificates and voayges made between 1900-1912 are held at 'The National Archives, and show both his service with the Liverpool Pilot Service and extensive foreign sea-going voyages including journey's to; USA, South America, Java, India, Japan and Canada. Fred's discharge number shown on his Index Card was 38530, and his Certificate of Competency as being No 003885. In 1911, his address was given as 34 Clarendon Road, Egremont, Chesire. Fred Carter appears to have made his last sea voyage by 1930, and is believed to have died at Wallasey, Cheshire, England, sometime in the last quarter of 1948 Condition: Medals EF

A 'Lochee Dundonian's' South African War campaign medal pair: Private James Smith, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - QSA: 'Cape Colony' 'Orange Free State' 'Belfast (2523 Pte. J. Smith, Gordon Highrs:) - KSA 1901-02. 'South Africa 01' 'South Africa 02' (2523 Pte. J. Smith. Gordon Highrs:) Important: Both medals and all 5 x clasps verified per the respective medal rolls of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, as under; - QSA Medal & 5 x clasps (ref WO 100/203) - KSA Medal & 3 x clasps (ref WO 100/343) Important: Both medals and all 5 x clasps verified per the respective medal rolls of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, as under; James Smith, son of Alexander Smith (who later as the nominated next of kin was residing at, 55 Union Place, Lochee, Dundee) was a native of the Parish of Liff & Benvie, Dundee, Forfar, Scotland, where he was born circa July 1868. Prior to Joining the British Army, he was employed as a Labourer. James enlisted in the British Army at, Dundee, Scotland, on 1 April 1887, and on the same day was posted to the Gordon Highlanders. Prior to joining the regular army, James had been serving as a volunteer with his local infantry volunteer battalion, viz 3rd Forfar Rifles Volunteers. By the time he took his final discharge on 31 March 1903, he had accumulated a total of 16 years service both 'With the Colours' & on the Army Reserve', including 2 years & 35 days 'War Service' during the South African War, between ,7 June 1900 to 11 July 1902. During his service, James passed a class of instruction in 'Mounted Infantry' (23 September 1891) and obtained a 4th Class Certificate of Education Sold together with hard copy of pages from the respective medal rolls Medals previously framed, the reverse of medal riband with 'velcro' patches for mounting Condition: Toned VF

A 'London' volunteers group of 3 & insignia: Sergeant George Groome, 9th (County of London) Battalion, London Regiment (Queen Victoria's Rifles) late 19th Middlesex (St Giles and St George?s, Bloomsbury) Volunteer Rifle Corps (the Bloomsbury Rifles) - Volunteer Force Long Service Medal. EdVII (4753 Serjt. G. Groome, 19/Middx. V.R.C.) - Bloomsbury Rifles Medal. Silver. Boxing under 10 stone Pte G. Groome, Feby 1890) - Bloomsbury Rifles Regimental Medal: Centenary Medal 1897. Bronze Sold together with; - Pair of QVR 'Queen Victoria's Rifles' blackened brass shoulder titles, complete qwith fittings George Groome, a long serving non-commissioned-officer of the Queen Victoria Rifles and late Bloomsbury Rifles, was a native of Marylebone, London, where he was born circa 1869. By profession a 'Button Manufacturer', he was described as being 'Retired' in the 1911 National Census for England and Wales, at which time he was residing at 'The Lodge' Wakes Colne, Essex, England, together with his wife, Anna Groome (40), son, George Groome (15) and nephew Walter Groome (13). George Groome is recorded as having died at Colchester, Essex, England on Condition: GVF

A 'Lone Pine' Gallipoli Killed in Action casualty group of 3 medals together with associated Memorial Plaque and ephemera: Private Joseph Charles Rilot, 3rd Battalion Australian Imperial Force - 1914-15 Star: 1619 Pte. J.C. Rilot, 3/BN. A.I.F. - British War Medal. Silver issue: 1619 Pte. J.C. Rilot, 3 BN. A.I.F. - Interallied Victory Medal: 1619 Pte. J.C. Rilot, 3 BN. A.I.F. - Memorial Plaque: Joseph Charles Rilot - Memorial Scroll:Pte. Joseph C. Rilot - Transmittal Letter from Buckingham Palace - Photo of Recipient Note: The lot previously framed at one time, with the Victory riband frayed and soiled, the other ribands being replacements. The plaque with some adhesive residue on reverse, and the scroll, letter and photo all mounted on paste board as removed from frame Important: Joseph Charles Rilot was 'Killed-in-Action' at Lone Pine, Gallipoli and is recorded by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission as having died on 6 August 1915 Joseph Charles Rilot, a native of Harrow, Middlesex, England, where he was born on 17 August 1891. His father Frank Hammond Rilot residing at 29 Haldon Road, Exeter, England. He was educated at Tottenham High School and after seven years expereince farming in different parts of Devonshire, in 1912 he travelled to Australia with a mind to settle there. Joseph subsequently worked as a 'Farm Hand' at various places in Victoria, including Laxa and Waaia. He enlisted into the Australian Imperial Force at Liverpool. N.S.W. on 12 December 1914 being posted to 3rd Battaliuon A.I.F. His service records show that he was taken on strength of 3/A.I.F. at ANZAC (Gallipoli) on 26 April 1915 - the date being the immediate day after the initial landings at Anzac Cove, indicating that he was either a 'First Day Lander', or landed in the morning of the 26th (his obituary in De Ruvigny's "The Roll Of Honour" states "Took part in the landing at the Dardanelles, April 1915") . His papers show that he was Killed-in-Action sometime between 6-12 August 1915, during which time 3rd Battalion A.I.F. was heavily engaged in the Battle of Lone Pine. Joseph is commemorated on the CWGC Lone Pine Memorial The medals are virtually un-circulated The postage quoted is reflective of the bulk/weight of this Lot Note: Medals EF, ephemera Fair

A 'Malaya Insurgency' and 'Confrontation' campaign pair: Corporal Harkabahadur Thapa, Gurkha Signals - GSM 1918. EIIR 'Malaya' (21147088 Sigmn Harkabahadur Thapa, Gurkha Sigs) - GSM 1962. 'Malay Pensinsula' (21147088 Cpl Harkabahadur Thapa. Gurkha Signals) Condition: Contact marks on both otherwise about VF

A 'Malta Dockyards' long service and campaign medal group of 5: Acting Inspector of Boilermakers John Flick, H.M. Dockyard Malta - 1939-45 Star - Atlantic Star - Italy Star - War Medal - Imperial Service Medal. GVI second issue (John Flick) Important: The award of the Imperial Service Medal was published in the London Gazette of 13 July 1951, wherein the recipient is shown io be holding the appointment of 'Acting Inspector of Boilermakaers' at His Majesty's Dockyard Malta The ISM complete with the original plush lined gilt tooled Royal Mint case of issue, and the medal suspended from the issue riband with fitted mounting brooch this last still retaining the hinged pin and clasp fittings The campaign medals mounted in the swing-style and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The contemporary silk ribands suspended from a mounting bar that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF and better

A 'Maritime' campaign group of 4 to a Marine Engineer who served on the RN ship with 'Record Distance Shot' and who post-war plied his trade from Hong Kong / Shanghai, China: 2nd Class Engineer Andrew Grieve Stuart, Merchant Navy late R.N. - 1914-15 Star (M.15436, A. G. Stuart, Act. E.R.A.4., R.N.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (M.15436, A. G. Stuart, Act. E.R.A.2., R.N.) - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal 1914-18 (Andrew G. Stuart.) - Interallied Victory Medal (M.15436, A. G. Stuart, Act. E.R.A.2., R.N.) Important: All medals confirmed as entitled per the recipients respective campaign medal roll (ref ADM 171/116) for the trio, and the respective index card for his Mercantile Marine War Service Medal, which latter shows that the MMWS medal was despatched to the recipient in Hong Kong on 6 March 1923 Andrew Grieve Stuart was born on 16 March 1890 at 179 High Street, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. He was the son of Edward James Stuart, Master Mariner, and Mary Stuart whose maiden surname was Grieve. The 1901 Census found the Stuart family living at 12 Gladstone Terrace, Burntisland ? with the head of the family being described as a ?Dock Pilot?. Andrew Stuart married Mary Sim ? supposedly in Edinburgh ? on 12 June 1912. By the time of the First World War, Andrew was an Engineer in the Mercantile Marine On 7 September 1915, he engaged for the Royal Navy at HMS Pembroke II ? the RN shore establishment at Chatham. Immediately rated as an ERA Class 4, he joined HMS General Wolfe on 27 October 1915 ? and served on that same ship right up to 19 November 1918. The General Wolfe was fitted with a massive 18-inch gun, and held the record for the longest-range shoot in the history of the Royal Navy. Andrew Stuart was rated ERA 3 on 1 July 1917 and ERA 2 on 1 August 1918. Throughout his whole service with the RN, his Character was noted as ?very good? and his Ability as ?superior? or ?excellent?. He went back to HMS Pembroke II on 20 November 1918 and was demobilised on 11 February 1919 Thereafter, he returned to his career in the Merchant Navy and was a 2nd Class Engineer when he first applied for his Mercantile Marine War Medal on 9 February 1920. However, this was not issued to him then ? his card being marked ?to be notified when Colonial question is settled?. Eventually, his MMWM was ?sent to [the] Colonial Office for transmission [to] Hong Kong, 6 March 1923?, whilst his BWM was noted to have been issued by the ?Navy?. On 10 October 1924, Andrew Stuart, Marine Engineer, left the UK on the P & O Vessel Mantua ? which was bound for Kobe, in Japan. He was accompanied by his wife and eight-year-old daughter ? their address in the UK being given as 4 Greenmount Terrace, Burntisland, Fife. The Stuart family had ?contracted to land? at Hong Kong. From survinving records it is also known that the recipient also latterly worked from Shanghai, China Andrew Grieve Stuart died on 29 October 1953 at Strathlyn, Kilmahog, near Callander, Scotland Sold with a quantity of various hard-copy research including Royal Navy Record of Service Condition: EF

A 'Master Mariners' Great War campaign medal group of 3 earned while serving as a 'Deckhand' aboard 'Armed Trawlers / Minesweepers': Captain Nathaniel William West, British India Steam Navigation Company, late Royal Naval Reserve - 1914-15 Star (D.A. 3385, N.W. West, D.H., R.N.R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (3385 D.A. N.W. West. D.H. R.N.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (3385 D.A. N.W. West. D.H. R.N.R.) Important: All 3 x campaign medals confirmed as the recipients only campaign medal entitlement per the respective campaign medal rolls of the Royal Naval Reserve (ref ADM 171/124) Nathaniel William West, younger son of William and Mary West, 16 Shore Street, Macduff, Banffshire, Scotland, was a native of Macduff, where he was born on 25 December 1897. Of seafaring stock and with the sea in his blood, Nathaniel first sailed aboard the local sail abnd later steam trawler 'Thermoplaye' from 1912. During the Great War he served with the Royal Naval Reserve aboard the armed trawlers 'Courage' and later 'Kilnburn'. Nathaniel gained his Mate's certificate for foreign seagoing trade in 1919, and in 1924 obtained his Masters Ticket. Nathaniel is known to have served his professional career with the prestigious British India Steam Navigation Company, during which time he captained numerous large merchant vessels of the B.I.N.S. fleet while plying the trade lanes between Great Britain and British India. In 1934 he married Hilda Beadle at Guisborough, Yorkshire, England. Captain West is recorded as having died in Middlesborough, England, on 24 September 1948, having previously resided at his home located at 2 Canterbury Road, Redcar, Yorkshire, England. Captain West most likely served at sea during the Second World War, but, having died in 1948, his name is not recorded in the nominal rolls of Merchant Seamen who actually claimed their Second World War campaign medals Condition: EF

A 'Master Mariners' Great War gallantry and campaign service medal group of 4: Lieutenant Alexander Robinson, D.S.C., late Royal Naval Reserve - Distinguished Service Cross. GV issue. Reverse with silver hallmarks for London 1918 - 1914-15 Star (Lieut A. Robinson. R.N.R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut A. Robinson. R.N.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal. With 'Oakleaves'MID emblem (Lieut A. Robinson. R.N.R.) Important: Both honours confirmed as published in the London Gazette (ref LG issue of 20/9/1918 for the MID, & LG issue of 11 April 1919 for the DSC). The campaign medals confirmed as entitled on the respective Great War naval campaign medal rolls (Ref ADM 171/93). The respective recommendations for award are quoted as under; Mention-in-Despatches ref ADM 171/84 (recommended by C.I.C. Coast of Scotland (Granton), while recipient was in command of H.M.Y. Agatha); Quote, During March and April 1917 while temporarily in command of a Unit of Minesweeping Trawlers, he swept up and destroyed severl German Mines, and cleared dangerous areas off St.Abbs Head on 5,6 and 7 April, 1917. Has been in Yachts operating in the outer patrol of area VI for the last twelve months, and has rendered valuable service. He is a hardworking, capable officer, and is 55 years of age. Unquote. Distinguished Service Cross ref ADM 171/84 (recommended by S.N.O. Granton, while recipient was in command of H.M.Y. Agatha); Quote, For meritorious service in the Auxiliary Patrol since March, 1915. During March and April, 1917 - while temporarily in command of a Unit of Minesweeping Trawlers - he swept up and destroyed many German Mines, and cleared dangerous areas off St. Abbs Head on 5th 6th 7th and 8th of 1917. Has been in command of Yachts operating in the outer patrol of area VI for the last eighteen months, and has rendered valuable service. He is a hardworking, capable and zealous Officer, and is 55 years of age. Strongly recommended. Unquote. Alexander Robinson was a native of Littlehampton, Sussex, England where he was born on 2 December 1863. He was the son of Joseph Robinson, and the family resided at 12 River Road, Littlehampton. Alexander passed his 'Masters Ticket' in 1888, and he thereafter plied the worlds oceans as Captain of numerous British steamships. His respective history of multiple voyages made as Captain - as recorded by Lloyds - show him as having been Captain of 9 x different ships during his sailing days in the Mercantile Marine, the several score voyages spanning the period 1 August 1888 to 20 July 1925. The voyages recorded covered all the ajor trade lanes, including those to and from, Australia, East Indies, United States, South Africa, Mediterranean. His voyages present a rich source for further research, as amongst them are recorded at least 2 x collisions, while on another occasion a vessel was stranded and later declared a total loss by the underwriters! During the Great War he was mobilized as an officer in the Royal Naval Reserve, and placed in command of armed yachts and trawlers - mostly involved in the extremely hazardous duty of mine-sweeping, a trade that had the ever present danger of explosion - and ultimately death - if things went wrong in the handlign of mines, or collision with undetected armed mines. It was for his sustained command over many successful minesweeping operations that he received a well eanrned brace of honours as reflected in the awards of Distinguished Service Cross and Mention-in-Despatches. The medals mounted for display in the court-style Sold together with a quantity of copied research, including a Llloyds record of all the voyages he had made as a Captain and Master Mariner Condition: GVF

A 'Medal Collectors' campaign and long service medal group of 6: Lieutenant Colonel T.J.F. Fuller, Royal Signals - IGS 1936. Royal Mint 2 x 'North West Frontier' clasps (Lieut T.J.F. Fuller. R. Signals) - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Voluntary Medical Services LSM. With 2 further service bars (Lt. Col Tuffley J.F. Fuller) Tuffley John Foster Fuller was born on 9 June 1912. His father before him was a Royal Artillery Officer in the Indian Army - and India was to continue to play a large part throughout Tuffley's subsequent career and private life. He was educated at Wellington College 1926-190 and then the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. Commissioned into the Royal Signals in 1932, he continued to serve with that Corps until 1953 in which year he retired from the Army with the rank of Honorary Colonel. Both of his clasps to the IGS are confirmed in the respective Army Lists. He married at Reading in 1945, and died at Bedford in 1980 Important: 'T.J.F.' as he was popularly known amongst generations of medal collectors, built up an extremely fine collection of British Order, Decorations and Medals that were publically sold in a dedicated 'named' sale at Glendinnings in 1980 (see illustration of catalogue). As one in a long line of 'Old India Hands' who had started medal collecting while in service in India, Tuffley, had ensured that his collection was espcially well represented with rare and desireable singles and groups to the Indian Army, including numerous groups to native recipients An unusual instance of a well known medal-collectors group being offered for sale Note: The respective catalogue shown in the pictures is not included in the sale price Group mounted swing-style hanging from contemporary cotton ribbons and almost certainly as worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: VF

A 'Midle East' and 'Malaysia' campaign pair: Leading Aircraftman B. S. Pavett, Royal Air Force - GSM 1918. EIIR issue clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (3526382 A.C.1. B.S. Pavett. R.A.F.) - GSM 1962. With clasp 'Malay Peninsula' (3526382 L.A.C. B.S. Pavett. R.A.F.) The recipients unique RAF service number denotes a 'Regular' elistment ex ATC Cardington sometime in or after April 1958 The pair mounted in the court-style for display Condition: GVF

A 'Military Order of the Dragon' medal group of 6 to an Indian Army Officer who served in the Boxer Rebellion & Great War: Lieutenant-Colonel Harry Norman Young, C.I.E., Supply and Transport Corps, Indian Army - China 1900. Silver & clasp 'Relief of Peking' (Lieut H. N. Young, S. & T. Corps) - 1914 Star. With original dated clasp (Maj H. N. Young S. & T. Corps) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lt. Col. H. N. Young.) - Interallied Victory Medal. With MID 'Oakleaves' emblem on riband (Lt. Col. H. N. Young.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue - USA: Military Order of the Dragon (Capt Harry N Young Supply & Transport Corps No 327) Note: The 'Dragon' fitted with original stitched silk riband, and 'Pagoda' brooch retaining the hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued. The Durbar Medal with contemporary replacement double ring suspension. The MID emblem is an original reduced size emblem for wear on ribands only, and as-worn by the recipient Sold together with; - Original certificate for the 'Dragon' 16 February 1906 (this now mounted on card) - Some copied research Important: The medals and clasps all verified as entitled from below medal rolls and other primary sources; - China Medal & clasp: War Services in 'Supplement to the Indian Army List; Jan 1924' - 1914 Star & clasp: Medal Index Card showing entered 'France' on 6 November 1914 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: ref WO 329/2389 - Mention-in-Despatches: London Gazette issues of 22 June 1915 &1 January 1916 - Durbar Medal: Medal roll ref WO 100/400 - Military Order of the Dragon: Appointed (Hony Member 327) 16 February 1906 Additionally, Major (Tempy Lt-Col) H.N. Young was created Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire (C.I.E.) as published in the Supplement ot the London Gazette issue of 12 September 1919 Harry Norman Young, son of Colonel Thomas Henry Binny Young , and Maria Rebecca Young, was born at Cuddalore, Madras Presidency, India, on 2 January 1874. At the time of his birth Harry's father was described as being a Captain in the Madras Army and Superintendent of Police. Harry Young was first commissioned as 2/Lieutenant Unattached List on 10 October 1894 and his subsequent appointments included; appointed 2/Lt Indian Staff Corps 23 December 1895; Lieutenant Indian Army 10 January 1897; Norie?s ?Military Operations in China 1900-1901? which shows him (p.352) as Lieutenant H N Young, Deputy Assistant Commissary-General; Captain Indian Army 10 October 1903; Assistant Secretary, Army Department Government of India 16 September 1909 to 14 September 1912 - in which capacity he is shown on the Delhi Durbar Roll of 1911; Major Indian Army 10 October 1912; Temporary Lieutenant Colonel 12 October 1915 to 11 October 1916; Deputy Director Supplies at Army Headquarters (Delhi) in March 1918. Various Indian Army Lists also show that Harry was qualified as 1st class interpreter in a modern foreign language Harry (age 30) married Elanora Anne Terry (age 41) at Bombay, India, on 18 October 1904, his bride being the daughter of Major William Parker Terry of the Norfolk Regiment. Colonel Young has an entry in the Who's Who of 1935 at which time he was living in Ringwood, Hampshire. He is reported to have died in England sometime during 1944 The British campaign and Durbar medals mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn, by the recipient. The group suspended from original silk ribands, and the mounting bar retaining its long stout hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A 'Mountain Gunner's Great War campaign medal group of 3: Havildar Ghulam Mohamed, 110th 'Abbottabad' Pack Battery, late 30th 'Abbottabad' Mountain Battery, Indian Army - 1914-15 Star (No 418 Dvr. Ghulam Mohd, 30/Mtn.By.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (418 Dvr. Ghulam Mohd, 110 Pack Btty.) - Interallied Victory Medal (418 Dvr. Ghulam Mohd, 110 Pack Btty.) The 30th Mountain Battery served overseas in Mesopotamia during the Great War Condition: VF

A 'Multi-Tour' campaign medal pair for 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland: Private 'Joe' McCafferty, 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - GSM 1962. With clasp 'Northern Ireland' (24265066 Pte. J. McCafferty. A & S H.) - Accumulated Campaign Service Medal. Type I (24265066 Pte J McCafferty A & S H) The ACSM with English hallmarks and both medals officially impressed Sold with a coloured polaroid photograph of recipient in No 1 dress (Kilt) and wearing GSM, this annotated in ink on reverse to show that the recipient served with the Argylls 1972-1984 The recipient is reported to be the father of 24867878 Pte S. J. McCafferty also of 1/Argylls, whose campaign medal group of 6 including an ACSM is being sold separately 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders were the descendent unit of the famous 'Thin Red Line' of Balaklava and Crimean War fame Medals court mounted as worn. The reverse of mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A 'Navigator' flight-crew campaign service group of 3: Squadron Leader G. W. Cockerill Royal Air Force - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR with clasp 'Malaya' (Flt. Lt. G. W. Cockerill. R.A.F.) Important: Sold together with a fine portrait photograph of the recipient in uniform wearing his 'Navigators' Brevet Geoffrey William Cockerill was born at Goole, East Yorkshire, on 29 June 1924. During the Second World War he joined the Royal Air Force, was promotoed to Leading Aircraftsman and in 1945 was commissioned as a 'Navigator', later serving in the General Duties (Flying) Branch and Aircraft Control Branch. His principal promotions were Pilot Officer (1945), Flying Officer (1947), Flight Lieutenant (1952), Squadron Leader (1973). He retired from the Royal Air Force in 1976 and died at Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, in November 2004 Notes and copied papers with the medals show that on 16 January 1961 he was posted to No 2. Air Navigation School, R.A.F. Thorney Island, for staff navigator duties; posted as a navigator to R.A.F. Hullavington on 12 December 1961; in October 1963 was posted to the R.A.F. Radar Research Flying Unit at R.A.F. Pershore; on 30 June 1964 he was one of six officers posted from the R.R.F.U. to the U.S.A. in a Hastings Aircraft which went via Goose Green and Keflavik and returned from the exercises on 4 August 1964; on 28 September 1966 he was posted to the Southern Communication Squadron at R.A.F. Bovingdon and 31 December 1968 he went to the N.C.S. Detatchment at R.A.F. Wyton. In January 1969 his posting to No 60 Sqdn. was cancelled and he was posted instead to R.A.F. Odiham Sold together with a quantity of various copied research The group mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fitting Condition: VF

A 'North West Frontier' of India campaign pair: Lance-Naik Ane Thapa, 2nd Battalion 4th Gurkha Rifles - IGS 1908. GV type II with clasp 'N.W.F. 30-31' (7001 L-Nk. Ane Thapa, 2-4 G. R.) - IGS 1936. With clasp 'N.W.F. 1936-37' (7001 L-Nk. Ane Thapa, 2-4 G. R.) The recipient was a junior Non Commissioned Officer (N.C.O.) holding the rank of Lance-Naik (Lance-Corporal) while serving with 2nd Battalion 4th Gurkha Rifles For a fine source of information on the services of 2/4 G.R. during the 'Waziristan' campaign refer to the autobiography 'Bugles and a Tiger' (John Masters, 1956 & numerous editions since) Condition: VF

A 'Nursing Services' Great War group of 3: Staff Nurse Mabel Schotburgh, Territorial Force Nursing Service - Associate Royal Red Cross (A.R.R.C.). GV issue breast badge, fitted with bow riband - British War Medal. Silver issue (S.Nurse M. Schotburgh) - Interallied Victory Medal (S.Nurse M. Schotburgh) Important: The award of the A.R.R.C. was published in the London Gazette of 3 June 1919 Note: The recipients service record is available on-line from The National Archives Sold together with hard-copy of respective entry page form the London Gazette Condition: GVF

A 'Nyasaland Operations' Volunteers campaign medal group of 3: Lieutenant D. MacLeod, Nyasaland Field Force - 1914-15 Star (Vol. D. MacLeod. Nyasaland F.F.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. D. MacLeod) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut. D. MacLeod) Note: Less than 100 x 1914-15 Stars were awarded to Volunteers of the Nyasaland Field Force The medals are all mounted as-worn in the swing-style. The contemporary silk ribands suspended from a mounting bar that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings. Condition: VF

A 'Palestine' campaign service group of 3: British Constable H. Wilson, Palestine Police - GSM 1918. GVI first type clasp 'Palestine' (3192 B.Const. H. Wilson. Pal.Police) - Defence Medal - War Medal Important: A confirmed double 'Palestine' clasp recipient who served in palestine throughout the Second World War British Constable H. Wilson a long serving member of the British Section Palestine Police, is confirmed as having qualified for the GSM and clasp per the respective campaign medal roll of the Palestine Police (ref WO 100/510) wherein it is noted that the recipients GSM was issued to him on 12 November 1947. He is also shown in a supplementary page in the same medal roll (the medal rolls are held and are accessible at The National Archives), as qualifying for a further clasp only for 'Palestine 1945-48' that was issued loose to him on 3 July 1952. This latter entry also confirms that the recipient served in Palestine throughout the period 17 December 1938 to 4 February 1948 Condition: GSM is EF, the others about GVF

A 'Para' NCO who parachuted in the Rhine Airborne Assault and who later served with the 'Mutinous 13th Parachute Battalion': Sergeant Patrick Caveney, 1st Battalion Highland Light Infantry late 13th Para Battalion, 5th Independent Parachute Brigade - France and Germany Star - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI II & 'S.E.A 45-46' 'Pal 1945-48' (14851156 Sjt. P. Caveney. H.L.I.) Important: The recipients entitlement to the medal and clasps confirmed per the respective medal rolls. Reference WO 100/513 for award of the S.E. Asia 1945-46 clasp - the roll compiled and signed at Pardes Hanna, Palestine on 8 August 1947, with note showing issued on 13 August 1948, and ref WO 100/527 compiled and signed at Fort George, Inverness, Scotland on 19 October 1948 Note: Only 7 x S.E. Asia 1945-46 medals awarded to the Highland Light Infantry. Of those, 2 were to officers serving attached to Indian Army regiments, another to a Phyiscal Instructor attached to 12th Yorks Para Bn, and 4 x others including Caveney who were all attached to 13/Para Patrick 'Pat' Caveney was a native of Paisely, Scotland (latterly at 1 Mull Avenue, Glenburn, Paisley). Pat's father - James Caveney - had been decorated in the Great War with the award of the Military Medal (LG 23/7/1919) while serving with the Royal Innisklling Fusiliers. Pat had a brother, John Caveney (23 Well Street, Paisley), who had served in the Second World War as a member of No.3 Commando. Handwritten letters from Pat Caveney that accompany the medals, indicate that Pat sold the family medals to a collector in 1968 due to straightened circumstances. A summary of Pat's military service is contained in an accompanying xeroxed letter from the Army Records Centre, sent to the recipient on 22 March 1968 - Enlisted General Service Corps embodoed Territorial Army: 28.9.44 - Transferred to Highland Light Infantry: 9.11.44 - Transferred to Army Air Corps: 1.2.45 - Appointed L/Corporal: 29.9.45 - Appointed Acting Corporal: 24.10.45 - Appointed W/Substantive Corporal: - Appointed L/Sergeant - Appointed A/Sergeant - Transferred to class 'Z' (T) Reserve - Transferred in administration to Army Air Corps - Allocated to Army General Reserve - Discharged from service liability on completion of engagement - Military Conduct: Exemplary - Served overseas; N.W.E. Europe 24.3.45 to 15.5.45 India 20.7.45 to 21.9.45 SEAC 22.9.45 to 13.12.45 Batavia 14.12.45 to 2.5.46 Singapore 3.5.46 to 24.11.47 - Medals Awarded: War Medal 1939-45, General Service Medal & clasp 'Palestine' The above reference to medals awarded is wrong (and unfortunately a common occurrence by ill-informed clerks, not checking the records and rolls carefully) - and as contradicted by the soldiers 'Overseas Service' record in the very same summary, and of course the extant referenced medal rolls. The medals on offer being the recipients correct and full medal enetitlement as a Paratrooper that 'Parachuted, or Dropped' onto German soil as part of the largest airborne operation of the Second World War, i.e., 'Operation Varsity' on 24 March 1945, and who later served in the post-war campaigns in Netherlands East Indies 1945-46 and Palestine 1945-48 The infamous mutiny by some of the 13th (Lancashire) Parachute Battalion serving in Malaya in 1946 had serious consequences for all members of that unit, both mutineers and those that remained loyal. Military command invoked strict security censorship, and rapidly worked to diffuse and cover-up the shambolic incident, not least by convicting 252 men of the battalion for 'Mutiny', disbanding the unit and positing-out former members (not mutineers) of the battalion to other army units. In Pat Cavaney's case he was posted back to his parent regiment 1st Battalion Highland Light Infantry. Pat had evidently wanted to remain a 'Para' and even tried to get transferred back to the Parachute Regiment, but without success having been 'tainted' by association as having served with 13/Para. Interestingly a copied letter from a former Parachute Regiment officer Lt.Col P.J. Luard. DSO. OBE. under whom Pat had served clearly conveys the disgust with which the 13/Paras were held in contemt, and how there actions had affected the career prospects of Sergeant Caveney, as under; Quote, Dear Caveney, I have your letter of the 13th December and am so sorry to hear that you are no longer in the regiment. I find that there is little that I can do directly. If however, you apply officially through your Commanding Officer, to go back to the Parachute Regiment you can certainly use my name as being very pleased to have you back under my command, and also as a recommendation for your service in the Regiment. It is very sad to think of all the good chaps being dispersed because of the senseless behaviour of an irresponsible and gutless few. With every good wish and for good luck in your effort to return. Yours....... Unquote. Sold together with file of various ephemera, as found, including; - Photograph of recipient, with name and detaoils on reverse - Copied service summary from Army Records Centre, dated 22 March 1968 - Photocopied letter from former CO apertaining to mutiny by 13/Para - Handwritten letters from the recipient - Photograph of recipients brother - Card addressed cover of brothers medal box of issue - Annotated newspaper clippings apertaining to 'Operation Varsity' An extremely rare to regiment medal group- and the more desirable basis the confirmed 'Para' service Condition: EF

A 'Passchendaele' Military Medal & campaign medal group of 4 awarded for 'Conspicuous Gallantry': Sergeant Robert David Boddie Canadian Machine Gun Corps, late 28th (North West) Battalion Canadian Infantry, Canadian Expeditionary Force - Military Medal. GV first type (73288 Sjt: R. D. Boddie. 6 / Coy Can: M.G.C.) - 1914-15 Star (73288 Pte. R. D. Boddie. 28/Can:Inf:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (73288 Sjt. R, D. Boddie. 28-Can. Inf.) - Interallied Victory Medal (73288 Sjt. R. D. Boddie. 28-Can Inf) Sold together with; - Recipients original aluminum identity disc - Original transmittal letter for the 1914-1915 Star - Original transmittal letter for the Military Medal - Original photograph of recipient taken 'In-the-Field' rev marked 'Lens, France Dec 1917' Note: All medals verified as entitled and issued per recipients 'Service Papers' (held and accessible a the National Archives of Canada) - Military Medal: London Gazette issue of 19 November 1917. The specific deeds for which Sergeant Boddie was decorated with the Military Medal are contained in the Regimental Order 3782 dated 14 September 1917, and the citation states; Quote, For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He fought 4 guns with great skill and determination. Although heavily shelled and his guns damaged, he repaired and kept them in action throughout the day, until they could be replaced. By his courage and cheerfulness under most trying circumstances, he set a splendid example to his men Unquote. Important: Sergeant Boddie was confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action', Gun Shot & Shrapnel (G.S.W.), to 'Chest', 1917 Robert David Boddie, the son of James & Margaret Boddie was a native of Port Erroll, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where he was born on 21 January 1889. At the time of the 1891 National Census for Scotland, Robert's father was recorded as being employed as a 'Cashier in Advocates Office', and the family residing at Holburn Road, Old Machar, Aberdeenshire, in addition to his parents, Robert is recorded as living at home with with 3 x siblings, viz; James, Elizabeth & Margaret. By the time of the 1901 National Census, Robert and his younger sister Margaret, were at that time residing with his grand-parents James & Elizabeth at Path Head, Cruden,Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where his Grandfather is recorded as employed as a 'Farmer'. Robert, recorded as a 'Labourer' appears to have first migrated to Canada in 1910, passenger records showing that he embarked at Liverpool, England, on 15 April 1910, on the 'Allan Steamship Company Ltd' liner the S.S. Victorian, bound for Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Robert made Canada his home, and subsequently became a permanent resident. Robert settled in Manitoba, with the 1911 Census for Canada, showing him as living on a farm at Marquette, Manitoba (the Census claiming he had migrated to Canada in 1907 (sic)). On 28 October 1914, at the age of 25 years and 9 months, Robert attested for the Canadian Army, when he enlisted at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Robert joined the locally raised 28th (North West) Battalion Canadian Infantry - for overseas service with the Canadian Expeditionary Force. On enlistment he measured 5ft 7 inches - a significant note, as this positively identifies him as the 'shorter' of the two soldiers in the accompanying photograph taken in the trenches in France, where he is seen as a 'Sergeant' (see chevrons) wearing his 'Brodie' steel helmet. The 28th was brigaded early in 1915 with the 27th (City of Winnipeg) Battalion, the 29th (Vancouver) and the 31st (Alberta). These units formed the 6th Canadian Infantry Brigade- the 'Iron Sixth' in the 2nd Canadian Division Robert was not the only one of his Scottish born family to have migrated to Canada and subsequently served with the Canadian Army, as his younger brothers James and Alexander - are all also recorded to have enlisted and served during the Great War Condition: EF

A 'Persian Gulf' and Great War campaign service group of 4: Able Seaman, Sydney Robert Lock, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Fox - NGS 1915. GV type I 'Persian Gulf 1909-1914' (J.15121. A.B. S.R.Lock. A.B. H.M.S. Fox) - 1914-15 Star (J.15121, S.R. Lock, A.B., R.N.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (J.15121 S.R. Lock. A.B. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (J.15121 S.R. Lock. A.B. R.N.) Important: All medals and clasp confirmed as entitled and issued per the respective medal rolls. Ref ADM 171/62 (for NGSM) that is notated to show that the medal was delivered to him as a member of the Royal Navy Establishment, 'Zanzibar' on 22 November 1915, and ADM 171/108 (for the 1914-15 'Trio') Note: The recipient is also confirmed as having been awarded a Silver War Badge 'No 13041' (ref ADM 171/184) that was issued to him on 6 June 1917 Sydney Robert Lock was a native of Croydon, Surrey, England, where he was born on 28 January 1895 The Great-War trio mounted in the swing-style, the mounting brooch bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Contact wear the group mostly GF or better

A 'Piffer's' North West Frontier of India campaign medal pair: Sepoy Lal Khan 1st Punjab Infantry (Frontier Force) - IGS Medal 1854. Silver 'Waziristan 1894-5' (144 Sepoy Lal Khan 1st Punjab Infy) - IGS 1895. Victoria silver 'Punjab Frontier 97-98' 'Waziristan 01-2' (144 Sepoy Lal Khan 1st Pjb Infy) The recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the 1st Punjab Infantry (Frontier Force) an infantry regiment of the Indian Army In 1903 the regiment was retitled as 55th Coke's Rifles (Frontier Force), and in 1922 became 1st Battalion (Coke's) 13th Frontier Force Rifles Condition: About VF

A 'Pipers' Great War campaign group of 3: Piper Allan McDonald, 9th Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (3-6827. Piper. A. Mc Donald, Gord.Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (3-6827 Pte. A. Mc Donald. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (3-6827 Pte. A. Mc Donald, Gordons,) Note: All campaign medals confirmed as entitled/issued per the recipients Medal Index Card, wherein the recipient is shown as holding appointment of Piper Important: The 1914-15 Star correctly impressed with appointment 'Piper' - only the stars of the Great War campaign medals being so named Piper Allan McDonald is confirmed on his Medal Index Card as having first entered theatre of war 'France' on 9 May 1915 Reference 'The Pipes of War' (Seton & Grant, 1920) the authors under the chapter dealing with the regimental records and nominal rolls of the respective regiments list there having been 16 x Pipers serving variously with 9/Gordons - including the famous Pipe Major George Findlater, V.C. - the hero of Dargai. Of the 16 x Pipers, 3 x including Findlater VC were invalided, 1 x killed-in-action and 4 x wounded-in-action An on-line search of the Medal Index Cards held at The National Archives indicate that only an estimated 172 x campaign stars, or bravery decorations, for example, DCM, MM or MSM, were actually issued named with a Piper appointment (i.e., Piper, Corporal Piper, Serjeant Piper or Piper Major) impressed on the medal to Pipers in any of the 5 x multi-battalion 'Highland Regiments' that served in the Great War. Note that the figure of 172 refers to the estimated number of medals issued to Piper in 'Highland' regiments, and not the estimated number of recipients, which latter would be much less in total including as it would those issued with both stars and decorations in their groups. Rare to find in the market, thus named, in a complete entitlement group All medals fitted with original long lengths of silk watered ribands Condition: The BWM dark toned, the group about EF

A 'Poacher's' 1914 Star campaign group of 3: Private Edward Brannick, 2nd Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment - 1914 Star, with original dated clasp (8192 Pte., 2/Linc. R.); - British War Medal. Silver issue (8192 Pte. E. Brannick, Linc. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (8192 Pte. E. Brannick, Linc. R.) The recipients Medal index Card confirm that he first entered theatre of war 'France & Flanders' on 5 November 1914, and that he was subsequently issued with 'clasp & roses' The medals mounted in the swing-style suspended from contemporary silk weave ribands and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with copied research including Medal index Card Condition: Contact marks about VF

A 'Post Office Rifles' Volunteer campaign and long service medal group of 3: Corporal Francis Peter Thomas Kelly, 24th Middlesex Volunteer Rifle Corps, late Royal Engineers - QSA Medal: Silver with 3 x clasps 'CC' 'OFS' 'TR' (2545 Sapr F. P. T. Kelly. R.E.) - KSA Medal. Silver issue with usual 2 x dated clasps (2545 Sapr F. P. T. Kelly. R.E.) - Volunteer Force Long Service Medal. EDVII issue (6040 Cpl. F Kelly. 24/Middx: V.R.C.) Important: The QSA and KSA medals and all 5 x clasps confirmed as entitled per respective medal rolls (reference WO 100/159 for QSA to 1st Telegraph Division Royal Engineers and WO 100/315 for KSA to Telegraph Battalion Royal Engineers) Francis Peter Thomas Kelly, was a native of Edinburgh, Scotland, where he was born circa 1872. By trade a 'Telegraphist' and having already served for some years as a volunteer in the 24th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers, he enlisted at Cardiff on 9 August 1898, on a 'Short Service' egagement with the Colours, and service with the Royal Engineers. During the South African War he served 2 years and 233 days in theatre between 21 January 1900 to 10 September 1902, qualifying for 2 x campaign medals and 5 x clasps as enumerated in his service papers. Francis is recorded as having died on 5 September 1914, at which time he was residing at , 15 Senghenydd, Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales Sold together with hard-copy set of recipients service papers Condition: VF

A 'Posthumous' Resistance Fighters 'Allied Escape Lines' Group of 4 Orders & Decorations together with British & United States 'Commendations' for assisting 'Allied Aircrew' to escape and evade capture: Monsieur Hector Moreau, Belgian Resistance - Belgium: Order of Leopold II. French language obverse. With 'Swords' emblem on riband - Belgium: Cross of War 1940-45. With 'Leopold' reverse cypher & Bronze Palm emblem - Belgium: Commemorative Medal 1940-1945. With 'Crossed Lightening Bolts' emblem - Belgium: Resistance Medal 1940-1945 Sold together with below original award commendations; - United Kingdom: Commendation from Air Chief Marshall R.A.F. to Hector Moreau, for helping Commonwelath Aircrew escape or evade capture - United States: President's 'Commendation' to Henry Moreau, for gallantly assisting in the escape of Allied Soldiers from the enemy Important: The award files for Europeans in enemy occupied Europe who rendered assistance to 'Allied Aircrew' on escape lines behind enemy lines are held in The National Archives, London (and similarly in a national repository in the USA). The records show that the recipient Henry Moreau had been resident of, 143 Rue Linthout, Brussels, Blegium, and that his 'Grade 5 Award' from the British had been a 'Posthumous' award sent to the recipient's Mothe, Mme Moreau, as 'Next of Kin' Presumably, the recipient died during the Second World War, quite possibly executed as a resistance fighter, or was captured and deported to a Nazi Concentration Camp where he subsequently died The rendering any form of assistance to 'Allied Aircrew' to escape and evade capture in enemy occupied Europe was fraught with extreme danger. If caught, the penalties for performing such deeds were invariably detention, deportation or summary execution. The helpers on all 'Escape Lines' were in a word 'Valiant' Condition: Medals mostly EF

A 'Postman' from Stewkley, serving with the Post Office Rifles, 'Killed-in-Action' campaign medal group of 3: Rifleman William James Beasley 8th (City of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) - 1914-15 Star (2844 Pte. W. J. Beasley, 8-Lond. R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2844 Pte. W. J. Beasley, 8-Lond. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2844 Pte. W. J. Beasley, 8-Lond. R.) Note: The last 3 digits of recipients regimental number on the BWM / Victory only, have been officially corrected All medals verified on the respective campaign medal rolls as under; - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2866 compiled & signed, London, 2 December 1919 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1918 compiled & signed, London, 1 May 1920 Important: Rifleman William J. Beasley, is confirmed as being 'Killed-in-Action' in France on 24 December 1915. His sacrifice being commemorated on the CWGC 'Loos Memorial', and is additionally commemorated on the Stewkley Memorial, Buckinghamshire, England William James Beasley, son of Joseph & Sarah Beasley, was a native of Stewkley, Buckinghamshire, England where he was born circa 1886. Prior to volunteering for active service with the British Army, he was employed as a 'Postman' (1911 Census refers). William Beasley, had formerly resided at, 60 Frinton Road, East Ham, London, Essex. William, first entered theatre of war 'France' on 18 March 1915, when he landed with the rest of his battalion at the French port of Le Havre. William nominated his youngest brother Albert George Beasley as his next of kin, and to whom he bequeathed his estate Sold together with original torn registered envelope in which the medals were forwarded to the recipients mother, addressed to; Mrs S. Beasley Market Street Stewkley Nr Leighton Buzzard Bucks Condition: EF

A 'rare to regiment' campaign and long service group of 6: Sergeant G. Nicholson, Royal Scots Greys late Lincolnshire Regiment - 1939-45 Star - France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (4802289 Sgt. G. Nicholson. Greys.) - Military LS&GC. EIIR issue with bar 'Regular Army' (4802289 Cpl. G. Nicholson. Greys.) Important: A rare to regiment issue of the General Service Medal with clasp 'Malaya', as the Royal Scots Grey's did not deploy as a regiment to Malaya during the long years of the 'Emergency' there. Presumably the recipient was serving there on attachment, and so scarce thus named to his parent regiment 'The Greys' Note: The recipients unique Army Number is from the block allocated to the Lincolnshire Regiment, thus indicating that the recipient had originally enlisted into the British Army as an infantryman sometime prior to 1942 The group court-mounted. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A 'Rare to Regiment' campaign and long service pair: Warrant Officer Class II D.A. Walker, Royal Army Educational Corps late Grenadier Guards - IGS 1936. 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (2607862 W.O.Cl.2. D.A. Walker, R.A.E.C.) - Military LSGC. GVI type I 'Regular Army' (2607862 W.O.Cl.2. D.A. Walker, A.E.C.) Important: The IGS is a Royal Mint issue, with official (overstamped) correction to the second forename initial, and last two letters of unit The medal roll confirms that the award is one of only 6 medals with this clasp that were issued to NCO's of the Army Educational Corps, another member of the Corps also received the clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' to add to his earlier medal and clasp for services in 1936-37 The recipient qualified for the medal and clasp in respect of his services while attached variously to 2nd Battalion Green Howards and 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment. Significantly the medal rolls show that his name appeared on two rolls - that for his service with 1/Leicesters being cancelled as it was a duplicate claim, and hence almost certainly the reason why his IGS medal was subsequently issued 'officially corrected'. The medal and clasp was issued on 24 April 1949. All the above details confirmed in the respective medal roll entries WO 100 / 500 Note: The recipients unique Army Number indicates that he had initially served in the Grenadier Guards when he had enlisted for service with the British Army A 'Rare to Unit' pair of medals - the recipient most probably also qualifying for further un-named campaign medals for service during the Second World War Condition: GVF

A 'Rare' confirmed China Station 'Yangtze Incident' casualty group of 3: Petty Officer J.E. Brown, Royal Navy, late H.M.S. London - NGS Medal 1915. GVI Type II & clasp 'Yangtze 1949' (D/JX. 661312. J.E. Brown. Ord.Smn. R.N.) - United Nations Service Medal. With clasp 'Korea' - Naval LS&GC. EIIR issue (JX. 661312. J.E. Brown. P.O. H.M.S. Drake.) Important: Recipient is confirmed as being 'Wounded-in-Action' H.M.S. London, while going to assistance of H.M.S. 'Amethyst', Yangtze River, China on 21 April 1949 The recipient was one of 49 x casualties incurred by the crew of H.M.S. london - of those 13 were Killed-in-Action, or Died-of-Wounds, and the remaining 36 were all 'Wounded-in-Action' Sold together with copy of casualty list of H.M.S. London (ref ADM 1/24357) including listing for above recipient, also some copied extracts from the respective 'Action Damage Report' The recipients non entitlement to a British Korea medal would indicate service on the Line of Communications routes or bases located in Japan that supplied the Commonwealth forces in Korea, and which service qualified for the award of the United Nations Service Medal The medals mounted in the court-style for display purposes Condition: About GVF

A 'Rare' South African War, 'Kalahari 1907' and Great War campaign group of 4: Staff Sergeant Major William L Simon, 5th Regiment South African Mounted Rifles late Cape Police District 2 - KSA 1902. With 2 x dated clasps (903 L.Cpl W. L. Simon. C.P.Dist 2.) - 1914-15 Star (S.S.M. W.S. Simon. 5th S.A.M.R.) - Permanent Forces LSGC. (No 1839. S.S.M. W.L. Simon. 5th Regt (S.A.M.R.) - Germany: South West Africa Campaign Medal. Bronze with clasp 'Kalahari 1907' Note: Different second initial on the 1914-15 Star - we believe, but do not know - that all the medals above listed are to one person rather then a family group, and are sold as found. The lugs on upper clasp on the KSA have been clipped Important: The KSA medal and clasps is confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll of the Cape Police (ref WO 100/359) compiled and dated, Kimberley 3 October 1903, which is also noted to show that the recipient had earlier served with 21st Company 2nd Battalion Imperial Yeomanry. A check of the corresponding QSA medal roll (ref WO 100/240) gives the recipients full name as William Leslie Simon, and that he earned a QSA with 3 x state clasps 'CC' 'OFS' 'TR', and that his Imperial Yeomanry regimental number was 1895 William Simon was 'Wounded-in-Action' during the South African War, at 'Hoopstad' on 23 October 1900 W.L. Simon is also confirmed as being one of the recipients of the German South West Africa Campaign Medal for his services during 1907 - a unique German medal that, when awarded with the corresponding 'Kalahari 1907' clasp, was only ever awarded to British Imperial Forces, and specifically those South African security services of which less than a 100 men received the medal and clasp Reference, the South African Military History Society, Military History Journal Vol 1 No 3 - December 1968), the article therein indicates that W L Simon was one of 11 men who were originally only awarded the medal - with no clasp. However, the medal and clasp here offered is as-issued and original in all respects, with regards to size, designers obverse signature, and unique clasp style As the referenced article states that there were at least 2 x appeal claims and subsequent awards of clasps, to men like Simon that had originally only been granted the medal wihtout clasp, it is therefore quite possible that Corporal Simon also later appealed for a subsequent clasp to be issued. As the official records of these medals are no longer extant, it is not possible to positively confirm, or deny with certainty, whether or not Corporal Simon did receive a clasp - but what is certain is that he was served in the campaign, and that he obviously did receive a medal The recipient William Simon's Imperial Yeomanry service papers are extant and accessible from The National Archives, wherein he is shown as having been a native of Chester, Cheshire, England Ribbon frayed on the German award Condition: GVF

A 'Rare-to Regiment' Indian Army British Officers campaign medal group of 6: Lieutenant Colonel J. N. Taylor (later Dalzell) Indian Army late Rajput Regiment, 38th Central India Horse, and Suffolk Regiment - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut J.N. Taylor) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut J.N. Taylor) - IGS 1908. GV first issue 'Af NWF 19' 'Waz 21' 'Waz 24' (Capt. J.N. Taylor, 38 Horse.) - 1939-45 Star (Lt Col, J.N. Dalzell, Ind.Army) - War Medal 1939-45 (Lt Col, J.N. Dalzell, Ind.Army) - India Service Medal (Lt Col, J.N. Dalzell, Ind.Army) Important: The WW2 medals named in a contermporary privately engraved style John Norton Taylor, born 17 November 1897, Bournemouth, Hampshire, England. Educated Cheltenham College 1911-14 then Royal Military College Sandhurst, September 1914 to May 1915. Regular Army commission 12 May 1915 into the Suffolk Regiment. Served in France & Flanders with 7th Battalion Suffolk Regiment, July - October 1916; Wounded-in-Action Guedecourt (Somme) 4 October 1916; with 2nd Battalion Suffolk Regiment January-April 1917; was again 'Wounded-in-Action during the attack on 'Harp' feature, near Arras 9 April 1917. Served with Salonika with 1st Battalion Suffolk Regiment December 1917 to July 1918 Arrived in India July 1918, transferring to the Indian Army. Posted to 38th Central India Horse on 5 March 1919, attached from the 38th to 25th Cavalry on the 12t July 1919. Saw service with the 25th Cavalry during the Afghanistan NWF 1919 operations (26 July to 1 October 1919) though carried on the strength of the 38thCentral India Horse (hence the IGS is named to 38 Horse, which is believed unique thus named to a British Officer of 38 C.I.H., as the regiment was serving in Palestine at the time). Transferred to the 4th, later 2/7th Rajputs in 1921. Served Waziristan in 1921 and he saw further service in Waziristan and from December 1922 to March 1923 at Razmak On the 18th February 1928 he married his cousin Lady Marjorie Dalzell, only daughter of the 16th (and last) Earl of Carnwarth and assumed the surname Dalzell by Royal Licence Confirmed as second in command 2/7th Bn, Rajput Regiment 3rd May 1936. Transfer to the Supernumerary Unemployed List as of 31st January 1938 at own request. Commissioned into the Royal Air Force Reserve in 1938 (Flight Lieutenant 12 October 1938). Commanded a squadron of aircraft apprentices and served as Station ARP & Defence Officer at RAF Halton in Buckinghamshire from September 1939 to August 1940 when he was recalled to the Indian Army and he relinquished his RAFR commission Rejoined IA September 1940 and was posted to 13th Malabar Battalion (ITF), 3rd Madras Regiment, as a company commander then assumed command February to September 1941. Raised and commanded the 25th (Garrison), later made an active battalion and renamed 18th Bn., 7th Rajput Regiment from September 1941 to February 1945. Registrar of No. 75 & 79 Indian General Hospital, SEAC from February to August 1945. Administration Commandant (Class 1) Cawnpore August 1945 until November 1946. Officer Commanding of Red Row Transit Camp, Calcutta from November 1946, until it was disbanded on the March 1947 He left India in June 1947 & retired from the army 28 June 1948 and obtained employment as a Civilian Substitution Officer with the R.A.F., serving at Bushy Park with Headquarters Transport Command and later with the Air Ministry Unit at West Drayton in June 1951. In the later half of 1953 he was transferred to the R.A.F. Station at Tichfield, near Fareham, for duties at the R.A.F. Central Depository. He became ill in Febuary, 1957 and in spite of a short spell in Osbourne House in the Isle of Wight and subsequently in a nursing home at Fareham he died on the 12 April 1957 at Fareham, Surrey and the funeral was on 15 April at Titchfield church Condition: VF

A 'Rathkenny' Ulsterman's South African War campaign pair: Private Robert Quate, 1st & 2nd Battalions Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers - QSA Medal. Silver 'CC' 'TH' 'ROL' 'BELF' 'OFS' (6014 Pte. R. Quate. Rl: Innis: Fus:) - KSA Medal. 2 x clasps 'SA 01' 'SA 02' (6014 Pte. R. Quate. Innis: Fus:) Important: The extant 'Pension' papers of Private Robert Quate indicate that he was 'Wounded-in-Action' in 1914 Both medals and all 7 x clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of 1st & 2nd Battalions Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers - QSA clasps 'CC' 'TH' 'ROL' 'BELF' (ref WO 100/183) - QSA clasp 'OFS' (ref WO 100/183) - KSA & 2 x clasps (ref WO 100/329) Note In addition to above the recipient was also entitled to a 1914 Star trio (the medal index card and medal rolls do not show any isusance of clasp or roses) albeit the recipient was 'Wounded' serving with B.E.F. prior to November 1914. The recipients service papers are extant and can be accessed at The National Archives Robert Quate, son of Samuel Quate & Mary Brogan Quate, was a native of the Parish of Skerry, Rathkenny, Co Antrim, Ulster, where he was born circa 1879. Describing his trade as a 'Labourer', Robert attested for the British Army, and service with the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, at Belfast on 12 August 1898. After completion of basic training at the regimental depot, Robert was posted to 1st Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers on 22 November 1898, with which battalion he was to remain - including campaign service in South Africa during the Boer War - until being posted to the 2nd battalion of the regiment on 8 January 1903. Private Quate was transferred to the Army Reserve on 11 August 1906, and was discharged on completion of his first period of engagement on 11 August 1910. Attested 3rd 'Militia' Battalion R.I.F. on 23 September 1910. Robert was mobilized in 1914, and served overseas in France & Flanders with 2nd Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers between 23 August 1914 to 22 October 1914, during which time he was 'Wounded-in-Action' on wrist of right hand. Returning to the United Kingdom on 23 October 1914, Private Quate took his final discharge from the British Army on 15 May 1915. During his service with the British Army, Robert served overseas as under; - South Africa: 5 November 1899 - 24 October 1903 (3 years 354 days) - Egypt: 25 October 1903 - 13 March 1906 (2 years 140 days) - France: 23 August 1914 - 22 October 1914 (61 days) Medals mounted for display purposes on a metal mounting bar Condition: VF

A 'Red Hackles Casualty' Great War & Delhi Durbar medal group of 4 together with the Memorial Plaque issued to the fallen soldiers Next of Kin: Private William Smith, 2nd Battalion, Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - 1914 Star. With original dated clasp (9432 Pte. W. Smith. 2/R. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (9432 Pte. W. Smith. R. Highrs.); - Interallied Victory Medal (9432 Pte. W. Smith. R. Highrs.); - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (9432 Pte W. Smith RH) - Memorial Plaque (William Smith) Note: The Delhi Durbar medal has regimentally impressed naming, of the correct style associated with this particular regiment, whose second battalion comprised the Guard of Honour for the King Emperor during the Delhi Durbar of 1911 Important: Private William Smith 'Died-of-Wounds' in France on 9 May 1915, from wounds received in action earlier that day during the battle of Ypres. William had previously been wounded-in-action during the fighting in October 1914 William Smith, the son of William and Ann Smith, was a native of Carnoustie, Forafr, Scotland, where he had been born on 13 September 1882. Prior to enlisitng in the 2d Royal Highlanders in 1903, he had been employed as a 'Shoemaker' Sold together with a local newspaper article from the Dundee Courier of 27 May 1915 (with portrait of the recipient), that states; Quote, ?Carnoustie Hero. Private William Smith, 2nd Black Watch, who has died in hospital in France as the result of wounds received at the battle of Ypres on Sunday, 9th May. Private Smith, who was the son of Mr. Wm. Smith, 26 Arbroath Road, Carnoustie, was for the past ten years in India, and went straight to France with the Indian Expeditionary Force on the outbreak of war. He was wounded in October last, and was allowed home for a short time. He was 33 years of age.? Sold together with some copied research Condition: EF

A 'Regimental Sergeant Major's' 1914 Star campaign medal group of 3: Regimental Sergeant Major William McLean, 1st Garrison Battalion Gordon Highlanders late 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - 1914 Star (8909 L/Cpl. W. McLean. 2/A. & S. Highrs ) - British War Medal. Silver issue (12631 A.W.O.1. W. McLean. A. & S. H.) - Interallied Victory Medal (12631 A.W.O.1. W. McLean. A. & S. H.) Important: The recipient William McLean is confirmed on the medal roll for the British War & Interallied Victory Medals as subsequently holding the appointment of Acting Warrant Officer 1 (Acting Regimental Sergeant Major) serving with of 1st (Garrison Battalion) Gordon Highlanders Note: All medals verified as entitled & issued per the respective campaign medal rolls as under; - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (ref WO 329/2479) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals (ref WO 329/1656) William McLean was a very early entrant to theatre of war 'France', and is confirmed as landing in France, on 10 August 1914 - just 6 days after the British 'Declaration of War'. Interestingly, William was in advance party of his battalion to be landed in France, as 2/Argylls are recorded as landing as a unit at Boulogne, France, on 14 August, 1914. served in France with 2nd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders - the direct descendent unit of the famous 'Thin Red Line' (93rd Highlanders). He is confirmed as having received the dated clasp and rosette for the 1914 Star, which were sent to him on 19 March 1924. William was subsequently promoted and transferred to the 1st (Garrison Battalion) Gordon Highlanders, where he held regimental number . 1st (Garrison Battalion) Gordon Highlanders, was raised at Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, in 1916, specifically for overseas service the 1st (Garrison Battalion) Gordon Highlanders subsequently embarking for India in January 1917. Regimental Sergeant Major Mclean is shown on his Medal Index Card as being a future resident of; 48c County Houses Newarthill Motherwell Scarce seen Warrant Officer rank on the Great War 'Pair' Sold together with hard-copy of the recipients Medal Index Card Condition: VF

A 'Sherwood Foresters' Great War campaign group of 3: Private Charles William Woods, Nottinghamshire and Derby Regiment - 1914-15 Star (3535 Pte C.W. Woods. Notts. & Derby. R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (3535 Pte C.W. Woods. Notts. & Derby. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (3535 Pte C.W. Woods. Notts. & Derby. R.) Note: Letter 'Y' on 1914-15 Star has been overstamped Private Charles William Woods first entered theatre of war 'France' on 18 August 1915. In addition to his Great War campaign medals his Medal Index Card also indicates that he was isued a Silver War Badge, which was only awarded to service personnel that were discharged as a consequence of wounds, injuries or other debilitating illness causing a soldier to be discharged Condition: GVF

A 'Singapore 1942 Escapers' group of 10: Captain Alfred William Frisby, C.B.E., E.D., Member of the Singapore Legislative Council, late Federated Malay States Volunteer Force and Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve - Commander of the Order of the British Empire (Civil). C.B.E. Type II with full neck cravat - British War Medal. Silver issue (B.Z.5530 A.W. Frisby. A.B. R.N.V.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (B.Z.5530 A.W. Frisby. A.B. R.N.V.R.) - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - 1937 Coronation Medal - 1953 Coronation Medal - Efficiency Decoration. GVI first issue (Capt. Alfred W. Frisby, F.M.S.V.F.) Important: The recipient a long time resident expatriate and colonial administrator in Penang and later Singapore, is confirmed as having been awarded the below following medals per the referenced sources; - C.B.E. - Colonial Education Service, Director of Education Singapore (ref LG 5 June 1952) - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals (ref ADM 171/126) - Coronation 1937 - Lt SSVF (ref Federated Malay States Government Gazette 2 July 1937) - Efficiency Decoration (ref Malayan Union Government Gazette 23 May 1946) Note: Although the medal rolls for the Second World War are not yet in the public domain, the Second World War medals in the group are of course the standard quartet of campaign medals awarded to all Far East Volunteers who had been resident in theatre for 12 months prior to 7 December 1941, and who subsequently served in the Malaya campaign from 8 December 1941 onwards. The Coronation Medal was awarded per the Singapore Colony allocation Important: This officer made a remarkable escape - itself an epic - when he embarked at Singapore just hours before the surrender of the British Colony to the Imperial Japanese Army on 15 February 1942 Reference '"In Oriente Primus" A History of the Volunteer Forces in Malay & Singapore' (Moffatt & Riches, 2010 ) for the biographical notes on Alfred William Frisby, as follows; Quote, Frisby A.W. (Alfred William) CBE 1952 ED BA 'Friz' b. 1897. Educated Northampton School and Wadaham College, Oxford. W.W.1. Service: RNVR Naval Intelligence Office, Jamaica. To Malayan Education Service 1922 as European Master, Penang Free School. Hon.Sec. KL Branch ex-Services Association of Malaya. By 1940 Inspector of Schools, Selangor. A founder member of Taiping Rotary Club 1936. Post war Director of Education, Singapore - retired 1952 then 2nd Chairman Public Relations Committee. Lt Signals Section 4SSVF to Captain FMSVF on the harbour launch Celia 14.2.42 to Djambi then the SS Dumayer van Twist to Tjilitap then Zandamm to Fremantle WA 7.3.42. On to NZ. Wife Jessie Marguerite also escaped. Working for Dept of African Education, Mazabuka, N. Rhodesia 1943-1945. Member of Legislative Council, Singapore 1949. Rotary Club President 1953-54. Lived postwar at 9 Nassim RD Flats, Singapore. Chairman of Public Services Commission, Singapore, finally retired 1956. Jessie died 22.6.64. St Thomas' Hospital London. A.W. died 9.2.73 Bideford, North Devon Unquote. The medals mounted in the court-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medal suspended on silk ribands from a mounting bar that retains it's original long hinged pin and clasp fittings on reverse Condition: Silver medals dark toned otherwise VF

A 'Skins' Korean War campaign medal pair: Trooper J.W. Gatson, 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards - Korea Medal 1950-53. 1st obverse issue (22306357 Tpr. J. W. Gatson, 5 D.G.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Note: The silk corded ribbon on the United Nations Kore Medal retaining the mounting bar with hinged pin and clasp (clasp A/F) fitting as issued The 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards - armed with 'Centurion' battle tanks, served in Korea 1951-1952, where while attached to 1st Commonwealth Division, 'The Skin's' fought at the battle of 'The Hook' in November 1952. The Chinese launched a massive attack on 'The Hook', a tactically important position held by the British, on 18 November 1952, commencing the second battle for 'The Hook'. The Black Watch, having stoutly defended their positions, were forced back by the overwhelming Chinese attack. Subsequently, the British launched a counter-attack that supported the Black Watch as they began the methodical effort to dislodge the Chinese from 'The Hook'; B Squadron of the regiment, which was armed with the powerful Centurion main battle tank, was part of this attack. Fighting raged on into the early hours of 19 November but, as dawn broke, the Chinese retreated, unable to consolidate their position on 'The Hook'. The regiment left Korea the following month, arriving in the Suez Canal Zone just prior to its handover to the Egyptians. The 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards were awarded the below battle honours for their services during the Korean War; - The Hook 1952 - Korea 1951-52 Condition: GVF

A 'Son of the Regiment' Reconquest of the Sudan and South African War campaign and long service medal group of 4: Drummer Frederick Winton Scotland, 1st Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders - Sudan Medal 1898. Silver issue (2100. Pte F. Scotland. 1/Cam: Hdrs) - QSA Medal. 'CC' 'OFS' 'Trans' 'S.A. 1901' (2100 Pte. F. Scotland. 1st Cam'n: Highrs:) - Military LS&GC Medal. EDVII issue (2100 Dmr. F. W. Scotland. Cameron Hdrs.) - Egypt: Khedives Sudan 1896. 'The Atbara' 'Khartoum' (2100 Bdn Scotland 1 Cam Highrs) Important: All medals and clasps verified as entitled as the recipients full medal entitlement per below respective medal rolls and army order; - Sudan Medal (ref WO 100/81) medal was sent to recipient at Cairo, Egypt - QSA Medal & 4 clasps (WO 100/204) recipient invalided ex South Africa on 5 June 1901 - Military LS&GC (ref Army Order 240 of 1906) - Khedives Sudan Medal & 2 x clasps (ref WO 100/81) Frederick Winton Scotland, the son of Peter Scotland (a native of Edinburgh, Scotland ,who served 25 years with the Cameron Highlanders gaining the LS&GC medal, and held the appointment Quartermaster Sergeant) was born at Parkhurst, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, circa 1872. Very much a 'Son of the Regiment', Peter was, like his two other brothers, destined to join the family regiment - the Cameron Highlanders Frederick, at the young age of 16 years, was enlisted into the Cameron Highlanders on 18 February 1888, at which time he was given the rank 'Boy'. At the time of his enlistment he described himself as having been previously employed as a 'Tailor' , and having been formerly apprenticed to a Mr F. W Gordon of Elgin, Scotland, for whom he had worked 1 year and 8 months. Inspite of his youth, Frederick was no stranger to military life, as while apart from having been born a son of the regiment and raised on various garrisons, he also cited service with the 3rd Volunteer Battalion Seaforth Highlanders when he had been working in Elgin. He was appointed a Bandsman in ?F? Company, 20 October 1891, and later was appointed 'Drummer'. Subsequent overseas service included; - Malta: 25/02/1892 - 18/02/1895 (2 years 359 days) - Gibraltar: 19/02/1895 - 03/10/1897 (2 years 227 days) - Egypt inc Sudan: 04/10/1897 - 03/10/1899 (2 years) - South Africa: 28/06/1900 - 04/06/1901 (342 days) Invalided from South Africa on 5 June 1901, Frederick later transferred to the Permanent Staff, 3rd Battalion Cameron Highlanders in December 1901. In total Frederick served years with 'The Colours' and was very much a model soldier, as at the time of taking his final discharge from the British Army at Inverness, Scotland, on 12 February 1909, his military conduct and character was described thus; Quote, Exemplary. No offence in whole service of 21 years Unquote. During the 'Reconquest of the Sudan' campaign, Frederick was serving alongside both his brothers in the same regiment, all three brothers earning the same combination of campaign medals and clasps for the Sudan. Peter Newell Scotland, was later decorated with the Distinguished Conduct Medal, and held appointments of Drum-Major and Colour Sergeant, he rejoined during the Great War and was appointed Regimental Sergeant Major (his son Peter Winton Frderick Scotland, subsequently served with the family regiment and similarly like his father was Drum-Major, and awarded an M.B.E.).Frederick's other brother George Scotland, also held the appointment of 'Drum-Major' and was decorated with a 'Mention-in-Despatches' during the Great War. As a family, a father, his three sons and a grandson all served at one time or another with the Cameron Highlanders The medals have been mounted in the court-style for display purposes Sold together with copied extract medal roll entry pages and family service details Condition: VF

A 'South China Seas' Master Mariners campaign medal pair: Master Robert Robertson, late Butterfield and Swire's 'China Navigation Company' - British War Medal. Silver issue (Robert Robertson) - Mercantile Marine War Serbice Medal (Robert Robertson) Robert Robertson, a Master Mariner, served as a Ship's Master with Butterfield & Swire's 'China Navigation Company' Sold together with; - Authority to Wear War Medals for the Mercantile Marine, dated 26 June 1925 - Board of Trade forwarding letter, addressed to Shanghai, dated 26 June 1925 - An old Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation envelope Condition: GVF

A 'Tankies' Great War campaign pair of medals: Private Frank Gilbert Pollard, 7th Battalion Tank Corps late 5th (Reserve) Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment - British War Medal. Silver issue (309703 Pte. F. G. Pollard. Tank Corps.) - Interallied Victory Medal (309703 Pte. F. G. Pollard. Tank Corps.) Important: Both medals verified as entitled - and the recipients full campaign medal entitlement - per the respective campaign medal rolls of the Tank Corps (Reference WO 329/1782) wherein the recipient is confirmed as having served with 7th Battalion Tank Corps Frederick Gilbert Pollard, son of Poillard, was a native of Glocuestershire, England, where he was born circa 1894. Frank's extant service papers (held at and accessible from The National Archives) show that he was residing at 7 Oxford Street, Glocester, when he attested for the British Army on 8 September 1914. Frank was posted to the 5th Reserve Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment. Private Pollard transferred to the Tank Corps on 13 April 1918, and subsequently served overseas in France and Flanders with 7th Battalion Tank Corps, B.E.F., from 3 September 1918 Both medals retaining their original long length silk water weave 'moire' ribands as issued Condition: GVF

A 'Tanks' Korean War and South Arabia campaign service pair: Corporal C. J. Logan, 1st Royal Tank Regiment late Royal Armoured Corps - Korea Medal 1950-53 (21126148 Tpr. C.J. Logan R.A.C.) - GSM 1962. With clasp 'South Arabia' (21126148 Cpl. C.J. Logan. 1 RTR.) In addition to the above officially named medals, Corporal Logan would also have qualified for the United Nations Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' which medal was issued un-named to British service personnel Condition: VF

A 'Teenagers' Battle of the Somme - Contalmaison - 'Killed-in-Action' campaign medal pair & memorial plaque group: S-21107 Private Bernard Kendall, 7th Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-21107 Pte B. Kendall. Camerons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-21107 Pte B. Kendall. Camerons.) - Memorial Plaque (Bernard Kendall) Important: Reference 'Soldiers Died in the Great War' Private Bernard Kendall is confirmed as 'Killed-in-Action' on 17 August 1916. At the time of his death he was only 18 years of age. Note: Both campaign medals verified as the recipients complete entitlement per the respective medal roll of the Cameron Highlanders (ref WO 329/1666) and medal index card Reference 'The Burnley News' issue of 2 September 1916, contained the following notice under a column titled the 'Colne Roll Of Honour'; Quote. Mr. and Mrs. Kendall, 14 John Street, Colne, have been informed by an officer of the death in action on August 17th, of their son, Pte. Bernard Kendall, of the Cameron Highlanders, who is stated to have been shot through the body. He enlisted in October 1915. Unquote. Bernard Kendall, the son of John and Selina Kendall, was a native of Colne, Lancashire, England, where we was born sometime during the last quarter of 1897. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales records Bernard as then being 14 years of age, and employed as an Iron Foundry Moulder. At the time of the census he was living at the family home located at 44 Bolton Street, Colne, where he lived with his parents and 5 x other siblings Reference 'The History of the 7th Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders (Sandilands & Macleod, 1922)', it is estimated that the battalion suffered a total of 241 x casualties 'All-Ranks', killed, missing and wounded, during the action of 17 August 1916, where 7/Camerons attacked the German 'Switch Line' in front of Contalmaison In spite of the specific circumstances of death conveyed to the recipients parents, the body of Bernard Kendall was never recovered or identified from the Somme battlefields, suggesting that Bernard was seen being shot during the attack against the enemy, and his body never recovered. However, his sacrifice is commemorated in posterity on a panel on the Thiepval Memorial - the Memorial to the Missing of the Somme. Bernard's name and service details are just one of more than 72,000 officers and men of the United Kingdom and South African forces who died in the Somme sector before 20 March 1918 and who have no known grave. Over 90% of those commemorated died between July and November 1916. The memorial also serves as an Anglo-French Battle Memorial in recognition of the joint nature of the 1916 offensive and a small cemetery containing equal numbers of Commonwealth and French graves lies at the foot of the memorial Condition: About EF

A 'Territorial Force' Great War campaign group of 3: Sergeant George Harris 19th Battalion London Regiment - British War Medal. Silver issue (1541 Sjt. G. Harris. 19-Lond.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1541 Sjt. G. Harris. 19-Lond.R.) - Territorial Force War Medal 1914-18 (1541 Sjt. G. Harris. 19-Lond.R.) Important: All 3 x campaign medals confirmed as the recipients full medal entitlement per the respective Medal Index Card It is estimated that only 74 x TFWM's were awarded to 'Other-Ranks' of 19 London Regiment Condition: GVF

A 'Territorial Force' Great War campaign medal pair: Private H. Barber, 10th London Regiment - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-37147 Pte. H. Barber. 10-Lond. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-37147 Pte. H. Barber. 10-Lond. R.) The respective Medal Index Card for Harry Barber (which is accessible at The National Archives) show that he was only entitled to and receive the two campaign medals here offered for sale. Condition: EF

A 'Three Jungles' campaign medal pair representing active service in 3 x different post 1945 South East Asia campaigns including the 'Brunei Rebellion': Rifleman Narbahadur Gurung, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles - GSM 1918. EIIR Type II 'Malaya' (21149229 Rfn. Narbahadur Gurung. 2 G.R.) - GSM 1962: 'Borneo' 'Malay Peninsula' (21149229 Rfn. Narbahadur Gurung. 1/2 G.R.) The recipient was a Gurkha Rifleman serving with 1st Battalion of the 2nd Gurkha Rifles, of the British Army Note: The second clasp on the GSM 1962 is correctly mounted with a rod, as officially issued Medals mounted on buckram mounting in the court-style for display Condition: About GVF

A 'Three Monarchs' Royal Commemorative medal group of 3: Police Constable William Godden, Metropolitan Police - Jubilee Medal 1897. With 'Metropolitan Police' reverse (P.C. W. Godden. S. Div.) - Coronation Medal 1902. Bronze 'Metropolitan Police' rev (P.C. W. Godden. Webb. S. Div.) - Coronation Medal 1911. With 'Metropolitan Police' reverse (P.C. W. Godden.) William Godden was a native of Hawkhurst, Sussex, where he had been born. At the time of his joining the Metrpolitan Police he was living at 35 Mount Street, Battle,Sussex and was by occupation a 'Baker'. He was appointed a Police Constable with the Metropolitan Police on 12 August 1895. He resigned on 16 August 1920 having served throughout with S (Hampsted) Division Medals sold together with hard-copy set of recipients service papers Ribbons frayed and soiled Condition: VF

A 'Thrice' decorated female recipient's auxiliary nursing services medal group of 5: County Superintendent, Mrs Winifred Nellie Vale Oakley, St. John Ambulance Brigade, Cornwall, late S.J.A.B.O. Calcutta, India - Member of the Order of the British Empire (M.B.E.). 1st type (Civil). Hallmarks for 1919 - Kaisar-i-Hind. GV silver second class second solid type. With integral top brooch bar - Defence Medal - Coronation Medal 1953 - Service Medal of St.John. With bar (38340 C/Off. W.N.V. Oakley. Cornwall. SJAB 1947) Sold together with below items of insignia; - St. John Ambulance War Service Badge. With 'India' scroll. Reverse No (11490) - Upperton Auxiliary Hospital Eastbourne Badge. With brooch suspender (Mrs Oakley) Note: Both of the above Great War nursing badges being scarce, and indicative that Mrs Oakley served in a nursing capacity in both India and the United Kingdom during the period of the Great War. The Upperton Auxioliary Hospital in Eastbourne having a 60 bed capacity tendering to 'Other Ranks' Important: In addition to above, the recipient is also confirmed as having been further created an Officer (Sisiter) of the Order of St.John - this latter not here present. Some of the medals confirmed per below sources; - M.B.E.: London Gazette of 30 December 1919 (Mrs. W N.V. Oakley, Bengal) - Officer (Sister) Order of St. John: London Gazette of 3 January 1947 - Kaisar-i-Hind: Awarded 1924, IOR/L/PS/15/60, File H105/1924 at the British Library - Coronation Medal 1953: Confirmed in medal roll as County Superintendent S.J.A.B. Winifred Nellie Vale Oakley who was born circa 1880, was the wife of Civil Engineer Ernest Peyton John de Brissac Oakley, and the couple were long term residents in India. Winifred's husband was born in England on 30 October 1870, and was admitted to the Institution of Civil Engineers in 1896 (reference the Institute of Civil Engineers rolls for 'Ernest John Oakley) wherein a long list of his engineering works and achievements through to 1896 are recorded, including numerous projects in Eastern India (Cachar Hills District) in the period from 1892-1896. He is recorded as having joined the India General Steam Navigation Company Limited from January 1894, and is believed to have remained employed with the company through to the 1930's. The Oakley's appear to have been pillars of the British exaptriate community in Calcutta, as not only did Winifred gain the awards of the M.B.E. and Kaisar-i-Hind for her volunteer nursing works in Bengal, but her husband was recognised with the appointment of Consul for Denmark in Calcutta (the London Gazette 19 october 1923 refers), and was appointed Chairman of The Tollygunge Club (1922-23) followed by a similar appointment in the following year at The Saturday Club (1923-24) - both of which were the most popular and prestigous clubs in Calcutta, and both of which are still thriving in 2013. 'John' Oakley died in England on 19 March 1934. Numerous articles in the local 'Cornishman' newspaper show that Mrs Oakley was very active in the work of the St.John Ambulance Brigade in Cornwall circa 1940-1953. Winifred Oakley is reported to have died at Bodmin, Cornwall, England sometime in the third quarter of 1967, at the age of 87 The medals mounted on a bar in the swing-style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A 'Twice Wounded' group of 4 to an Infantry Officer wounded at the 'Somme' in 1916 & during the 'Spring Offensive of 1918: Captain Arthur Marsden Hey, 7th (Service) Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment, later Royal Air Force and West Riding Cadet Force - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt. A. M. Hey.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Capt. A. M. Hey.) - Defence Medal - Cadet Forces Medal. GVI issue (A/Capt. A. M. Hey.) Important: Confirmed from sources as 'Wounded-in-Action' 10 July 1916, at Quadrangle Alley and Quadrangle Support, when he received 'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound ' (GSW) to his left foot. and secondly between 21-31 March 1918 during German Spring Offensive Note: The Great War campaign verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of East Yorkshire Regiment Ref WO 329/1655 Arthur Marsden Hey, son of Harry Hey (Chemist) and Annie Eliza Hey (nee Newsome) was a native of, Dewsbury, Yorkshire, England, where he was born on, 25 January 1894. He studied Chemistry at Leeds University, and served as a Corporal in the Leeds University O.T.C. Hey was commissioned Temporary Second Lieutenant in the East Yorkshire Regiment in November 1915. He served with the 7th (Service) Battalion in the French theatre of war from 19 May 1916. Hey served with the Battalion as part of the 50th Brigade, 17th (Northern) Division on the Somme in July 1916 Hey was wounded in action during the attack on Quadrangle Alley and Quadrangle Support, 10 July 1916. The Regimental History gives the following: ?At 1pm the G.S.O. I, 17th Division, arrived at 7th Battalion H.Q. with orders for yet another attempt on Quadrangle Alley, Quadrangle Support, the left (western) end of Wood Support, and the south-west corner of Mametz Wood. This attack took place at 5.45pm, but was also unsuccessful. ?All ranks,? records the Battalion Diary, ?carried out their orders most gallantly, but all attacks failed.? Two more officers (Lieutenant E. Wing and 2nd Lieutenant Hey) had been wounded, and other rank casualties were about 140.? The Regimental History also records Hey as being wounded during the German Spring Offensive of 1918, and as being one of 19 officers and 400 other ranks casualties suffered by the 7th Battalion between 21-31 March 1918. Having advanced to Temporary Captain, Hey transferred to the Royal Air Force in September 1918. He was demobilised in January 1919, but re-engaged as Second Lieutenant in the West Riding Army Cadet Force, 25 November 1942. He advanced to Acting Captain in April 1945 (awarded Cadet Forces Medal in July 1951), and retired in 1959 Arthur Marsden Hey, of 38 Warren Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, Yorkshire, England, is recorded as having died at the General Hospital Dewsbury, on 4 February 1965, and was succeeded by his widow Alma Rena Hey (nee Hemingway) The medals mounted in the swing-style, all suspended from contemporary silk ribands and as worn by the recipient. The reverse of the medal mounting retaining the original hinged pin and clip fittings Sold with some accompanying typed collectors research card and photograph of the medals Condition: About EF

A 'Two Kings' Coronation medal pair: Police Sergeant Ernest West, Metropolitan Police - Coronation Medal 1902. Bronze 'Metropolitan Police' reverse (P.C. E. West. B. Div.) - Coronation Medal 1911. With 'Metropolitan Police' reverse (P.S. E. West.) Ernest West was a native of the parish of St Luke, London, England where he had been born circa 1875. The 1911 Census for England shows that Ernest West (36 years of age) and described as Police Station Sergeant, was the head of a family then residing at, 85 St.John's Road, Wembley, Middlesex. At the time his family comprised his wife Emma (27 years of age) and daughter, Florence (aged 5 years) The medals mounted in the swing style, quite possibly as-worn by the recipient. The medal ribands suspended from a mounting brooch that retains the originbal long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A 'Volunteers' South African War campaign and Great War service group of 3: Acting Corporal Benjamin Halstead, Royal Engineers, late 1st Volunteer Service Company attached 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment - QSA Medal. 'OFS' 'Tra'ns 'Laings Nek' (6835 Pte. B. Halstead, Vol: Coy W. York: Regt) - British War Medal. Silver issue (109490 A.Cpl. B. Halstead. R.E.) - Interallied Victory Medal (109490 A.Cpl. B. Halstead. R.E.) Important: The QSA Medal and all 3 x clasps are confirmed on roll as entitled (ref WO 100/175) compiled and signed at York on 29 May 1901. A supplementary roll signed on 15 November 1902, show that the recipient was additionally entitled to the dated clasp 'South Africa 1901'' Benjamin Halstead was a native of Bingley, Yorkshire, England, where he was born circa 1879 (at the time of the South African War his father William Halstead resided at, 26 Roberts Street, Crag End, Windhill). By 'Trade' a Mechanic, he was 21 years and 2 months of age, when as a 'Volunteer' he enlisted for 'Short Service' with the British Army, and the West Yorkshire Regiment at Bradford, on 30 January 1901. He subsequently served in South Africa as a member of the 1st Volunteer Service Company West Yorkshire Regiment. He took his final discharge from the British Army on 29 May 1901, after 1 year and 120 days service. During the Great War, Benjamin is confirmed a shaving served with the Royal Engineers. As he did not qualify for a 1914-15 Star, it is most likely that he served overseas sometime after 31 December 1915. He was entitled to a Silver War Badge, and the roll for that badge shows that he had enlisted on 24 September 1915, and took his discharge on 14 December 1918. His SWB was awarded in respect of sickness he had incurred on active service. At the time of his discharge his unit is shown as having been 'Railway Troops Depot' Sold together with hard copies of his South African War service papers and Medal Index Card for the Great War medals Note: The Great War medals are sold without ribbon(N/R) Condition: Silver medals toned. The QSA is GVF and the pair EF

A 'West African' CMG, campaign and long service group of 8: Lieutenant-Colonel Ivor Frederick Wentworth Schofield, C.M.G., Nigeria Regiment, Royal West African Frontier Force late Colonial Service - Order of St. Michael & St. George. Companions neck badge, with full cravat - The 1939-1945 Star - The Africa Star. With '8th Army' clasp - The Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Coronation Medal 1953 - Efficiency Decoration. GVI bar 'Nigeria' & EIIR 'Bar' (161506 Lt Col I F W Schofield 1943) Note: The Efficiency Decoration engraved & dated as issued. The reverse pin fittings on the 'Nigeria' integral top bar, removed to facilitate mounting Reference 'The Efficiency Decoration' (J.M.A. Tamplin, 1987) the author was only able to trace an estimated 62 x ED's for Nigeria in the Nigeria Gazette - not including Lt-Col Schofield - and only 2 x instances of a recorded further 'First Award' clasp to the ED, this latter including the second award bar gazetted to Lt-Col Schofield Important: Below following are the main reference authorities for the various awards where known; - C.M.G.: London Gazette 13 June 1957 - Mention-in-Despatches: London Gazette 18 October 1945 - Coronation Medal: Nigeria Gazette 12 June 1953 - Efficiency Decoration further award clasp: Nigeria Gazette 16 August 1954 Ivor Frederick Wentworth Schofield was a native of Worcester, Worcestershire, England, where he was born 5 July 1904. He was educated at King's School, Worcester and Hertford College, Oxford. Ivor was appointed to the Administration Service Nigeria 1927, and later commissioned as 2/Lieutenant in the European Reserve Force of Nigeria on 6 May 1930. During the Second World War, Ivor, a serving officer of the Royal West African Frontier Force, saw considerable overseas service in East and later North Africa between 1940 to 1942. He served with the British Military Administration Tripolitania between 1942 to 1943 and lastly with the British Military Mission in the Dodecanese between 1943 to 1945. During the war, Ivor gained a Mention-in-Despatches for his services in the Dodecanese, in addition to his earlier award of the Efficiency Decoration with bar 'Nigeria' in 1943. Post war, Ivor Schofield returned to Nigeria where in 1954 he was appointed Administration Officer Staff Grade, Western Region. In 1958, he was appointed Administrator of Income Tax, Western Region, Nigeria, and the following year retired from Nigeria. Subsequent colonial appointments took him to The Cameroons between 1960-61, where he was appointed Administrator of Income Tax, Southern Region, and lastly his appointment as Commissioner of Income Tax in The Gambia between 1967-1970. After his retirement from the Colonial Service he relocated to live in St.Martins, Guernsey. Ivor Schofield died at 10 Mountain View, Ballaugh, Isle of Man on 25 September, 1979 Very Important: The Bodleian Library, Oxford, holds a large personal archive of 11 x boxes containing the personal papers of Lt-Colonel Schofield, pertaining to his African Colonial Service Except for the C.M.G., which has a full-neck cravat silk riband and fittings, all the other medals are mounted as-worn in the swing-style as-worn by the recipient. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin but now with the pin-clasp removed The group will be sold together with a large A4 file folder of various copied research A rare to find Efficiency Decoration 'Nigeria' group Condition: Minor reverse nicks on WM/Coronation GVF

A 'West Countrymans' Great War campaign medal group of 3: 14033 Private Stanley William Dyke, late 8th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry - 1914-15 Star (14033 Pte. S. W. Dyke, Som: .L.I.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (14033 Pte. S. W. Dyke, Som: .L.I.) - Interallied Victory Medal (14033 Pte. S. W. Dyke, Som: .L.I.) Note: All 3 x medals confirmed as entitled & issued per respective campaign medal rolls as under; - 1914-15 Star (ref WO 329/2839). The roll shows 8th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry - British War & Interallied Victory Medals (ref WO 329/1858) Stanley William Dyke, the son of George Dyke (a farmer) and Francies Dyke, was a native of Holwell, Sherborne, Dorset, England, where he was born on 23 December 1887. The National Census for England & Wales records that in 1891, Stanley was living at home on the family farm at 'Buckshawe', Holwell, Sherborne, and shows that in 1891, he had four siblings, viz Emma, George, Annie & Henry. By the time of the 1901 Census, it appears his father had died, as his mother had re-married and had become Mrs Francies Emerton, with the family then residing in Lewisham, London, and with three additional siblings viz, Douglas, James & Robert, as well as a step-sister, Ethel Emmerton and a step-brother, Ben. In 1901, Stanely, at age 14 was already employed as a 'Plumbers Boy'. Stanley was an early 'Volunteer' in rallying to the colours, having enlisted in British Army as early as 19 September 1914 (Silver War Badge roll refers). The respective medal index card (held at The National Archives) shows that Stanley Dyke first entered theatre of war France' on 9 September 1915, and is recorded as being discharged on 28 November 1918, by which latter date he was serving with the Labour Corps In the second quarter of 1920, Stanley Dyke, married Lillian M. Cutler at Christchurch, Hampshire, England. In 1939 the couple were recorded living in Bournemouth, Dorset, England, together with their married daughter Sylvia (born 1921) at which time Stanley was shown as trading as a 'Grocer' (on his own account), and the family living at 80 Boscombe Grove Road, Bournemouth The medals suspended from original soiled stitched silk ribands each suspended by a safety pin, and, as-worn, by the recipient Condition: GVF

A 'Wokingham Mayor's' Second World War campaign medal group of 4: Corporal Robert Benjamin Naish, Royal Corps of Signals, later Mayor of Wokingham, Berkshire, England - The 1939-1945 Star (2383835 Cpl Naish R.B.) - The Burma Star (2383835 Cpl Naish R.B.) - Defence Medal - War Medal Note: The 2 x campaign stars are named in a distinctive contemporary style of engraving, and as worn by the veteran Imp: Robert 'Bob' Benjamin Naish is confirmed as having been a long serving Councillor in his community, and ultimately was Mayor, of Wokingham, Berkshire, in 1977 The source "Wokingham men who returned from the Second World War" includes the details of Corporal Robert B. Naish (2383835) Royal Signals, of 70 Evendons Lane. He returned on January 29th 1946. Reference 'Wokingham, Former Mayors of 1947-1979' (Jim Bell, 2009), there is a detailed biography of Mayor Naish, together with a copy of the portrait here attached courtesy of Gemma Cummings of Wokingham Town Council, showing Major Naish in his Mayoral Robes and wearing his impressive 'Chain of Office' An interesting item of local Wokingham / Berkshire history interest Condition: GVF

A 'World Wars' and colonial long service group of 6: Captain John William Thompson, Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps late Gordon Highlanders, Kings Own Scottish Borderers and 7th Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (S-18129 Pte J.W. Thompson, Cam'n Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt J.W. Thompson) - Interallied Victory Medal. With ribbon size MID emblem (Capt J.W. Thompson) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GV bar 'Ceylon' & further service bar (CQMS. J.W Thompson, CPRC) John William Thompson first entered an active theatre of war when he embarked for France on 8 July 1915. He is thought to have served with 7th Battalion Cameron Highlanders (this battalion landed at Boulougne on 9 July, 1915) prior to being commissioned in 1917 and thereafter serving with 5th Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers, and later 52nd Gordon Highlanders. Post war he worked and lived in Ceylon, whereat he served with the Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps, earning an Efficiency Medal and clasp as well as Second World War campaign medals for being mobilized for the defence of Ceylon from Japanese attack Medals are mounted swing-style 'as worn' suspended from contemporary ribands hanging from a pin-brooch. Condition: Earlier medals VF others GVF

A 'World Wars' campaign & long service medal group of 6, to a Royal Irish confirmed 'Prisoner-of War' 1918: Sergeant Alfred Godfrey, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, late 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment - British War Medal. Silver issue (11941 Pte. A. Godfrey. R. Ir. Regt.) - Interallied Victory Medal (11941 Pte. A. Godfrey. R. Ir. Regt.) - The 1939-1945 Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LSGC Medal. GV type II 'Regular Army' bar (7574508 Sjt. A. Godfrey. R.A.O.C.) Note: The Great War campaign medal confirmed as recipients only entitlement for the Great War, during which he first entered a theatre of war, while serving with the Royal Irish Regiment (ref WO 329/2119). Alfred had already transferred to the Army Ordnance Corps (later Royal Army Ordance Corps) sometime prior to 1920, as his unique 'Army Number' issued to him in 1920, is from the block allocated to the Royal Army Ordnance Corps Important: Private Alfred Godfrey, "A" Coy, 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment, is confirmed as having been a Prisoner of War, interred in Germany, during the Great War, and returned to United Kingdom on 19 December 1918 (ref War Office Weekly Casualty Lists, issue dated 24 December 1918). He was captured on the Western Front on 21 March 1918 - the opening day of the German Spring Offensive of 1918! Subsequently reported Prioner-of-War, held at 'Metz' (Red Cross records refer) The group mounted as-worn in the swing-style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fitting Condition: VF

A 'World Wars' multi campaign and long service medal group of 7: Sergeant John Donaldson, 1st Battalion Durham Light Infantry - 1914-15 Star (10816 Pte J Donaldson Durh L. I.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (10816 Pte J Donaldson Durh L. I.) - Interallied Victory Medal (10816 Pte J Donaldson Durh L. I.) - The 1939-45 Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC Medal. GV second type (4435289 Sjt J Donaldson Durh L. I.) Important: Recipient confirmed first entered theatre of war on the Landakai Ridge in the North West Frontier of India on 21 August 1915 (per Para.5 (i) of notes on theatres of war for the award of the 1914-15 Star) Note: The inclusion of the 1939-45 Star in the recipients medal group indicates qualifying campaign service with the BEF in France 1940 The Great War campaign medals all verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of the Durham Light Infantry, as under; - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2789 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1631 The 1st Battalion Durham Light Infantry was in India in August 1914, and was one of the very few regular British Army infantry battalions to remain in India throughout the course of the Great War, during which men of 1/DLI participated in several medal qualifying campaigns on the North West Frontier of India, including action against the Mohmand tribe in 1915 Sergeant John Donaldson is confirmed as having enlisted in the British Army in 1909 (the regimental number is recorded as having been issued to a soldier of the Durham Light Infantry on ), and continued to serve with the Durham Light Infantry and the British Army post 1920, being allocated a unique Army Number 44435289 in 1920, which was in the block allocated to the Durham Light Infantry The medals mounted in the swing-style, and as worn by the recipient, the medal all suspended from contemporary silk ribands. The reverse of the medal mounting retaining the original hinged pin and clip fittings Research: There are no papers sold with the medals - we will however forward 'soft copy' of all below to the buyer by email attachment; - Medal Index Card - Extract page from 1914-15 Star medal roll - Extract page from British War & Interallied Victory Medal rolls Some fraying to silk ribands Condition: About VF

A 'World Wars' multi-service campaign medal group including service as an Infantryman & Merchant Seaman: Private Donovan Jack Clarke, 7th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, late Royal Engineers, Merchant Navy & later Warder, Air Ministry Wardens (Royal Air F - 1914-15 Star (S-9197 Pte D. J. Clarke. Sea. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-9197 Pte D. J. Clarke. Sea. Highrs) - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal (Donovan J. Clarke.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-9197 Pte D. J. Clarke. Sea. Highrs.) - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal (Donovan J. Clarke.) - Defence Medal Imp: The Great War medals all verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of the Seaforth Highlanders, and Medal Index Card of Merchant Seaman 1914-1918, as under; - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2801 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1655 - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal: BT 351/1/25084 Donovan 'Jack' Clarke, son of Arthur James Clarke (variously Coachman & Servant) and Edith Clarke (nee Baines) was a native of, Fingringhoe, Essex, England, where he was born on, 1 April 1895. At the time of the 1911 Census for England & Wales, 'Jack' was employed as a Merchants Clerk, and was residing with his parents (both described as being Servants) in the residence of Ernest J Moy ( a Merchant), located at, 89 Maldon Road, Colchester, Essex. During the Great War War 'Jack' served firstly in the Merchant Navy, and later the British Army, with the kilted 7th (Service) Seaforth Highlanders, in which regiment he held the regimental number S/9197. 'Jack' entered entered theatre of war 'France' on 15 October 1915, at which time he was a 'Jock' in a draft sent to France as reinforcements for the 7th (Service) Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, which unit had suffered terrible losses during the Battle of Loos (fought from 25 September, 1915). It is not known when 'Jack', transferred to the Royal Engineers, but it was likely much later in the war, or even sometime after the armistice, as his allocated 'Army Number' recorded on his Medal Index Card is in the unique block allocated to those actually then serving in the Royal Engineers, or like 'Jack' were by then serving on the 'Reserve' (Jack had been placed on the 'Class Z Reserve' on 15 April 1919). Jack (39) married Freda Lovejoy White (29) at St Mary Magdalene Church, Frinton, Essex, on 21 April 1934. By April 1939, Jack and his wife are recorded in the National Register for England & Wales, as residing at,'Badenock', Halstead Road, Kirby Cross, Frinton-on-Sea (near Clacton), Essex, at which time 'Jack' was described as a Warder, employed with the Air Ministry Wardens (R.A.F. Police.). Donovan Jack Clarke (widower) died at his residence located at, 50 Halstead Road, Kirby Cross, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England, on 21 December 1983 The medals all mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient, suspended from frayed silk ribands. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings. The group attached to a felt backed board for display A very scarce regimental combination of otherwise common medals to a 'Seaforth Highlander' & British Patriot who served his nation in both World Ward Condition: About GVF

A 'Wounded; in Burma & Post War Malaya Civil Service group: Commissioner of Lands & Mines, Major 'Dato' Maxwell John Trewlany McCann, D.P.M.J., P.J.K., Malayan Civil Service, late 4th Bn 1st Gurkha Rifles & 2nd Bn Cameronians - The 1939-45 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Malaysia: Terengganu: Meritorious Service Medal (Mr M. J. T. McCann M.C.S. 11 July 1959) The Meritorious Service Medal (Pingat Jasa Kebaktian), with obverse of Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah obverse (issued 1951-1979) Important: Confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action' Burma, 24 January 1944, 2nd Battalion Cameronians attached 1/st Battalion 4th Gurkha Rifles (Ref British Army Casualty Lists WO 417/5) Note: The recipient is also recorded as having been decorated by the state of Johore, viz The Sultans Birthday Honours List for 1960, with the Most Honourable Order of the Crown of Johore (or, Darjah Mahkota Johor Yang Amat Mulia - d.p.m.j.). 2nd Class. On which occassion - Sultan Ismail's 66th birthday - 39 x persons were decorated for service to Johore (ref 'Straits Times' issue of 28 October 1960). This prestigious order confers the title of 'Dato' on the recipient Maxwell John Trewlany McCann, a native of Scotland (in 1946 he had been residing at Gilmour Road, Edinburgh, Scotland), was born in India 1921. He was educated at Bradfield College, Berkshire, England, and later Montpelier University, France. He volunteered for military service early during the Second World War, and attended an Officers Training Cadet Unit in period 1940-1941. On 26 April 1941, was given an emergency commssion (Officer No 184518) and appointed Second Lieutenant in the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), being posted to the 2nd Battalion of that regiment, which was serving in India. From circa 1942-1944, Maxwell was attached to the 4th Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles, and saw extensive service with that battalion in Burma, becoming Company Commander of 'B Company' 4/1 GR. During the Second Arakan Campaign, Major McCann was Wounded-inAction at 'Abel' on 24 January 1944 (4/1 GR sustained 60 casualties during their fight at Abel, including 17 x Gurkhas killed ; 2 x British Officers wounded (including McCann); 1 x Gurkha officer wounded and another 40 x Gurkha Other Ranks wounded. Major McCann is also confirmed as having led his company during the 1/4 Gurkha Rifles service during the bitter fighting at Kohima. Major McCann later served with the Regimental Centre of 1 GR and the 14th Gurkha Rifles. Post war, Maxwell left the British Army, and in 1946 he accepted an appointment with the Colonial Service to serve overseas in the Malayan Civil Service. On 6 February 1952, Lieutenant (War Substantive Captain) McCann, relinquished his Emergency Commission, at which time he was granted the honorary rank of Major. By 1960, he was holding the appointment of Commissioner of Lands and Mines in Johore, having previously held the same appointment in Terengannu State. In respect of his services in Terengganu and Johore, Maxwell McCann was decorated by both of these Malaysian states Maxell John Trewlany McCann is reported to have died in Bangkok, Thailand, sometime in 1987 All medals retaining their original issue ribands. The Malaysian riband fitted with a mounting bar with hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued A rare ensemble Condition: Malaysian medal with obverse edge bruise mostly about EF

A 'Yeomanry' Great War campaign medal group of 3: Private Charles A. Dean, North Somerset Yeomanry - 1914-15 Star (1286. Pte. C. A. Dean. N.S.Yeo.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1286. Pte. C. A. Dean. N.S.Yeo.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1286. Pte. C. A. Dean. N.S.Yeo.) Note: Reference the recipients Medal Index Card, Charles A. Dean of the North Somerset Yeomanry is confirmed as having first entered theatre of war 'France' on 15 February 1915 The medals all fitted with long lengths of contemporary silk watered weave ribands Condition: GVF

A 14th Army 'Gunners' Burma campaign & long service medal group of 5: 1435975 Bombardier Leslie McNie, Royal Regiment of Artillery - The 1939 - 1945 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GV1 'first' issue with bar 'Territorial' (1435975. Bdr. L. McNie, R.A.) Note: Sold together with contemporary stitched riband bar mounted on buckram, showing the full-size ribbons for the 1939-1945 Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal & War Medal, and as-worn by the recipient The Royal Artillery enlistment registers indicate that Leslie McNie joined the Territorial Army, and service with the Royal Regiment of Artillery in 1938 The contemporary medals all mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A 1914 'Casualty' Mons Star campaign and long service medal group of 4: Private John Hardie, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, later Postman, Edinburgh Post Office - 1914 Star. With clasp & Silver Rosette (10739 Pte. J. Hardie. 1/Gord: Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (10739 Pte. J. Hardie. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (10739 Pte. J. Hardie. Gordons.) - Imperial Service Medal. EIIR first issue (John Hardie) Important: Private John Hardie is confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action' in France, in October 1914, and discharged as a consequence of being found no longer fit for military service Note: All medals and clasps confirmed as entitled & issued per respective campaign medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders, and the London Gazette as under; - 1914 Star. With clasp & Rosette (ref WO 329/2475) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals (ref WO 329/1655) - Imperial Service Medal: Published in London Gazette issue of 17 December 1954 (Postman, Edinburgh) John Hardie, the son of William and Jessie Hardie, was a native of Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, where he was born circa 1891. John is confirmed as having enlisted in the British Army on 29 May 1908, at the age of 18 years. Prior to enlisting he is recorded to have been employed variously in the trades of 'Plumber / Carpenter'. The National Census for England & Wales records that in 1911, John Hardie was serving as a Private 1st Battalion Gordon Highlander, and was stationed at Colchester, England. Private Hardie first entered theatre of war 'France' when he landed with his battalion at Le Havre on 28 August 1914 (the recipients Medal Index Card held at The National Archives refers), and was quickly deployed for front-line action. John was an early battle casualty of the 1914 campaign, the 'Glasgow Herald, The Scotsman and The Press and Journal, daily newspapers all reporting in their issues of 6 November 1914, that he had been recently 'Wounded-in-Action' in France. His 'Wounds' would have been incurred in October 1914, as The Daily Record, issue of 5 November 1914, has the additional information that Private Hardie had arrived as a patient at Stobhill Hospital, Glasgow, on 4 November 1914. John Hardie took his final discharge from the British Army on 31 May 1915. After leaving the Army he resided for a time at '12 Inglis Road, Invergordon, Ross-shire, Scotland', where he was recorded as living on 3 October 1938, and latterly was resident in Edinburgh, where he retired from the Post Office in 1954 Condition: GVF

A 1914 'Casualty's' campaign & 'Tribute' medal group of 4 to a 'Jock' who served pre-war in the notorious British 'Colonial Penal Colony' of Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands: Private James Roddie, Gordon Highlanders late Royal Scots Fusiliers - 1914 Star. With contemporary dated clasp (7382 Pte. J. Roddie. 1/R. Sc. Fus.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (7382 Pte. J. Roddie. R. S. Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (7382 Pte. J. Roddie. R. S. Fus.) - Parish of Stoneykirk: Great War Memorial Medal (J. Roddie, G.H.) The Great War tribute, or memorial medal a scarce issue. This with silver hallmark (Lion Passant) on suspension ring, and named with recipient?s name and abbreviated unit details on reverse lmportant: James is confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action', with 'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound', (or GSW), to the left forearm, at Ypres, Belgium, on 17 November 1914 (Service papers refer) Note: All three campaign medals verified as entitled per the respective medal rolls below; - 1914 Star: Ref WO 329/2442 - BWM & Victory medals: Ref WO 329/990 (RSF) & WO 329/1656 (Gordons) James Roddie is confirmed as having landed in 'Theatre of War' France as early as 14 August 1914, however, there is no indication on either his medal index card or the respective medal roll that he was ever issued, or claimed, a dated clasp for the 1914 Star James Roddie, son of James Roddie & Robina Roddie, was a native of the parish of Leswalt, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1880. The returns for National Census for Scotland 1901, record him as a 'Ploughman' living with his large family, including his parents (father a retired ploughman) 8 x siblings (4 x brothers & 4 x sisters) and a niece, at Kirminnoch, Kircolm, Wigtownshire, Scotland. James, enlisted in the British Army, at Ayr, Scotland on 22 December 1902, at which time he claimed to be 19 years & 6 months (sic), and described as a 'Farm Labourer'. After attestation, James was posted to his local infantry regiment, the Royal Scots Fusiliers, with which regiment he was to soldier throughout his 'First' engagement with the British Army, and until taking his discharge 'Time Expired' on 21 December 1915. During his service with the Royal Scots Fusiliers, James served as under; - Home: 22/10/1902-20/11/1903 - India (Inc Burma): 21/11/1903-09/11/1910 - Home: 10/11/1910-09/08/1914 - British Expeditionary Force: 10/08/1914-19/11/1914 - Home: 2011/1914-21/12/1915 While serving in the East Indies (India & Burma), James is confirmed as having served with the Company of 1/RSF, that was posted on detachment from the battalion to the remote Andaman & Nicobar Islands in the Indian Ocean, where it provided security for the infamous British colonial prison colony located at Port Blair (in the years following the Indian Mutiny through to the Great War, a company of British infantry was rotated from the garrisons in British India, for service in Port Blair). The islands were referred to in India as the 'Kali Pani' or 'Black Waters' - a foreboding destination for any Indian unlucky to find himself incarcerated in the penal colony at Port Blair. At Port Blair, the detachment from 1/Royal Scots Fusiliers provided troops to guard the main prison, the imposing 'Cellular Jail', the convicts held there including many, political subversive?s and early freedom fighters. Private Roddie's service papers refer to him seeking medical attention while serving at 'Port Blair' in 1910 Although his service record shows service with the B.E.F from 10 August 1914, he is recorded on his Medal Index Card as first entering theatre of war 'France' on 14 August 1914 - the date 1/RSF disembarked at Le Havre. James became an early casualty of the Great War, when he was 'Wounded-in-Action', with 'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound', (or GSW), to the left forearm, incurred at Ypres, Belgium, on 17 November 1914 (service papers refer). The wound was evidently serious enough to warrant evacuation by Hospital Ship to England, which he boarded at Boulogne, France, on 19 November 1914, just two days after being wounded in the field On 4 May 1916, James Roddie (age 46), re-enlisted in the British Army, being posted to the Gordon Highlanders (regimental number S/14137). At time of re-enlistment, his residence address was 776 (also shown as 800) Garscube Road, Glasgow, where he had been living with his wife. Private Roddie served overseas in France with different battalions of the Gordon Highlanders, between 1916 (2nd Battalion) and 1917-1918 (1st battalion). Interestingly during his service in France with the Gordons, he was, for a time, posted to the '47th Prisoner of War Company' - almost certainly being matched for that posting, basis his pre-war service in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands at the British colonial penal colony located at Port Blair. James Roddie's second engagement with the British Army ended when he was demobilized on 17 February 1919 Uncommonly James Roddie re-enlisted again - for his third engagement with the British Army - on 6 June 1921, when he re-joined the Gordon Highlanders, being allocated the unique Army number 2970032. James Roddie took his final discharge form the British Army on 15 March 1925 'Time Expired' A large set of the recipient?s service papers are extant and held at The National Archives The medals mounted on a metal strip, detached from a mounting bar, this latter retaining a long-hinged pin and clasp fittings A fine Great War medal group to a 1914 casualty, who was subsequently awarded a 'Tribute' medal by his home community Condition: GVF

A 1914 casualty group of 3 plus original ephemera: Corporal Robert H. Davren, 1st Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders - 1914 Star (8844 Cpl. R. Davren. Cam\'n. Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (8844 Cpl. R. H.Davren. Cam\'n Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (8844 Cpl. R. H. Davren. Cam\'n Highrs.) Important: Corporal Robert Davren (a unique surname on the CWGC register) was \'Killed-in-Action\' on 11 November 1914 Robert Davren (reported to have been born in Sheffiled, Yorkshire), was a resident of 14 Waterloo Place, Inverness, where he lived with his wife. Prior to the Great War, Robert had enlisted in his local regiment, the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders at Inverness. His Medal index Card shows that he first entered theatre of war \'France\' on 14 August 1914. He was entitled to a clasp (notated as such on his MIC) Sold together with below original ephemera; - 3 x named card boxes of issue for each of the three Great War medals - 2 x registered enveleopes addressed to his next of kin, 14 Waterloo Place, Inverness, Scotland - 2 x medal transmittal letters to his next of kin A copiedMedal Index Card will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: EF (virtually uncirculated)

A 1914 Casualty Group of 3 to a \'Poacher\' & \'Old Contemptible\': Private John Trofer, \'B\' Company 1st Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment - 1914 Star. No clasp (8465 Pte. J. Trofer. 1/Linc: R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (8465 Pte. J. Trofer. Linc. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (8465 Pte. J. Trofer. Linc. R.) Important: Private John Trofer \'B\' Coy 1/Lincolns, is confirmed \'Wounded-in-Action\' in September 1914, with \'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound\', or GSW, to Shoulder (Right) and was admitted to 4th Stationary Hospital, Angers, France on 7 September 1914, and \'Discharged to Duty\' on 13 October 1914 (ref MH 106/1390) Note: All 3 x medals confirmed as the recipients full medal entitlement (although eligible for the dated clasp for the 1914 Star, it was never issued to the recipient, and he never subsequently claimed it) per the respective campaign medal rolls held and accessible at The National Archives; - 1914 Star (ref WO 329/2431) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals (ref WO 329/1886) John Robert Trofer, son of John Robert Trofer and Hester Ann Trofer (nee Lingard) was a native of Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England, where he was born during the third quarter of 1887. Census records John living with his parents and 6 x siblings (4 x sisters and 1 x younger brother) at 192, Rutland Street, Grimsby, Clee, Lincolnshire, England. John Robert Trofer is known to have joined the 2nd Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment circa March 1908, and is recorded as joining a draft that was ordered to embark for overseas service in India, with 1st Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment, on 2nd December 1908. John\'s, younger brother Charles William Trofer (born circa 1890) is recorded as also serving with the Lincolnshire Regiment from at least 1912, with the 2nd Battalion. John Trofer subsequently served in Aden Colony during 1911. John Trofer is confirmed as having first embarked for theatre of war \'France & Flanders\' on 13 August 1914, with 1st Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment, which battalion disembarked at Le Havre on 14 August 1914. Within 30 days of landing John had been \'Wounded in-Action\' with \'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound\', or GSW, to Shoulder (Right) and admitted to 4th Stationary Hospital, Angers, France on 7 September 1914, from where he was \'Discharged to Duty\' on 13 October 1914 (ref MH 106/1390). John subsequently transferred to the 854th Agricultural Company, Labour Corps, on 8 October 1917, in which unit he held the regimental number 402453 (the 1914 Star Medal Roll refers). John married Louisa A. Stathers, at Hull, during the second quarter of 1920. John Trofer is recorded as having died in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, sometime during the second quarter of 1922 The medals fitted with their original long length silk ribands Condition: VF

A 1914 casualty group of 3 x campaign medals and 1 x memorial plaque: Private, Henry Marshall, 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders - 1914 Star (1643 Pte. H. Marshall, 2/R. Highrs.); - British War Medal. Silver issue (1643 Pte. H. Marshall, R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1643 Pte. H. Marshall, R. Highrs.) - Memorial Plaque (Henry Marshall) Important: Recipient is confirmed as having \'Died-of-Wounds\' on 5 December 1914 Henry Marshall, was a native of Inverkeithing, Fifeshire, Scotland, who enlisted for the British Army at Barry, Forfarshire. His Medal Index Card shows that he first entered theatre of war France & Flanders on 12 October 1914. He is confirmed as having \'Died-of-Wounds\' on 5 December 1914, while serving with 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch). The Battalion War Diary for this period indicates that the battalion was serving in the trenches at \'Festubert\', and on that same date lost 3 killed and 13 wounded while re-occupying some trenches. At the time of his death, Henry Marshall was 24 years of age. His next of kin were his father and mother, William and Jemima Marshall of Inverkeithing, Fifeshire, Scotland Sold together with copied research including Medal Index Card Condition: EF

A 1914 Casualty, North West Frontier & Long Service group of 5 to a Jock who served in 3 x different Scottish regiments: Sergeant John Hutton, 2nd Bn Seaforth Highlanders, late 14th Bn Highland Light Infantry & 1st Bn Scottish Rifles (Cameronians) - 1914 Star. With contemporary tailors copy dated clasp (10918 Pte. J. Hutton. 1/Sco: Rif.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (29094 Pte. J. Hutton. High. L. I.) - Interallied Victory Medal 1914-19 (29094 Pte. J. Hutton. High. L. I.) - IGS 1908 Medal. GV \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' (2814074 Sjt. J. Hutton. Seaforth.) - Military LS&GC Medal. GV issue with \'Regular Army\' bar (*814074 Sjt. J. Hutton. Seaforth.) * First digit of regimental number on LS&GC only worn due to contact wear Wounded-in-Action: In France on 19 November 1914, Private John Hutton 1st Battalion Scottish Rifles was \'Wounded-in-Action\', by \'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound\', or GSW, to the right arm. The severity of the wounds resulting in his return to the United Kingdom for treatment and recovery Medals and clasps verification: All medals and both clasps verified as entitled per below following cited medal rolls and references: - 1914 Star: WO 329/2448 shows transferred to 4th Battalion Highland Light Infantry - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/1635 shows prior service with 1/Scottish Rifles - Interallied Victory Medal 1914-19 : WO 29/1635 shows prior service with 1/Scottish Rifles - IGS 1908 Medal. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1930-31\': WO 100/495_3. The medal roll compiled & signed at Haifa, Palestine, 11 September 1933 - Military LS&GC Medal. GV issue with \'Regular Army\' bar: Army Order of date 31 October 1933 Dated clasp: Neither the medal roll or medal index cards are marked to show that the recipient was issued with a clasp. That notwithstanding, the recipient was without question entitled to the dated clasp, as his \'Wounded-in-Action\' status testifies. Moreover the recipient is verified by the photographic evidence supplied as the recipient clearly wore a dated clasp on his 1914 Star - the same claps p here included with the medals...... John Hutton was a native of Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland, where he was born on, 14 December 1894. He enlisted into the Scottish Rifles (Cameronians) aged 18 on, 3 January 1913 at, Lichfield , Staffordshire, England, having previously served with the 4th (Special Reserve) and 5th (Territorial) Battalions of the North Staffordshire Regiment. By the time of his enlistment, he was an orphan, his surviving family being his brother Robert (who was \'Killed-in-Action on, 14 August 1918, while serving with the Royal Scos Fusiliers) and his sister Jean who was living at 14 Mount Pleasant Street, Greenock At the outbreak of the Great War, John, now a Lance Corporal, was serving with 1st Battalion of the Scottish Rifles, located at, Maryhill Barracks, Glasgow. 1/Scottish Rifles embarked by train for Southampton late on 13th August 1914. Next day, the battalion embarked on the SS “Caledonia” and sailed for France where they landed on the 15th August 1914. The Battalion came under orders of 19th Infantry Brigade - which was not allocated to a Division - was an independent command at this time. On the 12th October 1914 the 19th Infantry Brigade joined the 6th Division. On the 22nd September 1914, John was reverted to Private for misconduct. 2 months later on, 19 November 1914, Private Hutton was \'Wounded-in-Action\', receiving a gun shot wound to his right arm. He was evacuated back to Britain on the 28th November. After recovering form his wounds, John was later transferred to the 14th Battalion of the Highland Light Infantry on the 1st April 1916. This was a Service battalion, part of Kitchener’s New Armies. They had not yet seen action but soon would as Private Hutton and his new Battalion landed in France on the 3rd June 1916. After arriving in France the 14th HLI as part of the 120th Brigade in the 40th Division concentrated near Lillers. They went into the front line near Loos and were later in action in The Battle of the Ancre on the Somme. In 1917 they saw action during the German retreat to the Hindenburg Line, the capture of Fifteen Ravine, Villers Plouich, Beaucamp and La Vacquerie and the Cambrai Operations, including the capture of Bourlon Wood in November. In 1918 they fought in the Battle of St. Quentin and the Battle of Bapaume on the Somme then the Battle of the Estaires and the Battle of Hazebrouck in Flanders, suffering heavy losses. The Division was reduced to a cadre and were reorganised, on the 3rd June the 14th HLI transferred to the 34th Division, then on the 17th to the 39th Division. On the 16th August they once again transferred, this time to the 197th Brigade, 66th (2nd East Lancashire) Division, returning to action in October in the Battle of Cambrai and the Pursuit of the Selle. They fought in the Battle of the Selle and on the 21st October the Division was withdrawn for rest moving to the Serain area. On the 2nd of November they advanced through Le Cateau engaging in sharp fighting. On the 9th November a number of units of the Division were selected to advance through Belgium to occupy the Rhone Bridgeheads and were placed under command of Bethell’s Force. At the Armistice the advanced units of this Force were on the line of Pont de Republique through Granrieu to Monbliart. They advanced into German and remained there until demobilised. According to Private Hutton’s service record he remained with the 14th HLI throughout all these operations and transferred to the 9th Highland Light Infantry which was still in Germany on the 4th May 1919. He arrived back in Britain on the 6th January 1920 were he was posted to for discharge, which he finally received on the 2nd February 1920. For his part in the Forst World War, Private Hutton was awarded the 1914 Star with clasp, British War Medal 1914-18 and the Interallied Victory Medal 1914-19 John would go on to work as a Craneman in Ayr but obviously missed Army life and was probably struggling like the rest of post-war Britain. So on the 1st July 1922, aged 27, he enlisted into the Seaforth Highlanders. While at the depot he was posted to Lance Corporal after completing his training on the 26th October 1922. On the 21st November 1922 Lance Corporal Hutton was posted to the 2nd Battalion which was in India. 2/sSeaforth had arrived in Meerut in November 1919. From Meerut, 2/Seaforth were sent for a year’s duty on the North-West Frontier at Landi Kotal. Having moved to Umballa by train in November 1922, the Battalion marched the 500 miles to the North-West Frontier. This is where L/Cpl. Hutton joined them. The march took nearly two months, covering up to 23 miles a day led by the magnificent \'Pipes and Drums\' and the Military Band playing on alternate days during the march. 2nd Seaforth spent over a year on the North-West Frontier until moving to Nowshera in 1924. On the 5th January 1926 John was promoted to Corporal. In 1927 the Battalion marched the 250 miles to its next station at Lahore. Corporal Hutton was once again promoted this time to Lance Sergeant, on, 2 November 1928 Lance Sergeant Hutton returned to Britain after 6 years and 101 days in India. He was posted to the 1/Seaforth to complete his training to become a full Sergeant. He was taken on the strength on, 2 March 1929, while the 1st Battalion was station at Dover, here the Battalion trooped the Regimental Colour before HRH The Prince of Wales. L/Sgt. Hutton features in the photograph of 1st Bn. Seaforth Highlanders with H.R.H. The Prince of Wales (Colonel in Chief) and Members of the Sergeant’s Mess – Dover, 27th June 1929. John became a full Sergeant on, 11 January 1930. After this he set sail back to India and was re-joined 2/Seaforth, now at Jhansi Cantonment, on, 1 March 1930 In August 1930, the 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders returned to the North West Frontier for operations against the Afridi tribesmen. From a base at Miri Khel, west of Peshawar, the Battalion helped to build roads and strongpoints to prevent infiltration by the Afridis. They also saw active service against the tribesmen on several occasions. On the 5th December 1931, Sergeant Hutton reengaged to complete his full 21 years with the colours. He was awarded the India General Service Medal with North West Frontier 1930-31 Clasp Sergeant Hutton and 2/Seaforth moved to Haifa in Palestine on the 10th Decmber 1932. This was the last part of the Battalion’s foreign service tour. After a peaceful and uneventful start, Jewish immigration increased, and in late 1933 demonstrations and riots developed as Arab resentment grew. In December 1933, 1/Seaforth also arrived in Palestine at the start of its foreign tour. It was the first occasion where both of the regular battalions of the Seaforth Highlanders had met overseas in peacetime. Sergeant Hutton was presented with his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in Haifa on, 25 January 1934. After 1 year and 136 days in Palestine with 2/Seaforth, Hutton and his unit sailed back to Britain On return to the United Kingdom, 2/Seaforth were based at Dover Castle, where 1/Seaforth, had very recently been located. On 12 February, Sergeant Hutton was posted to the 4th/5th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders (Territorial Army) with whom he served until his discharge from the British Army on, 31 October 1937 Sold with a raft of hard-copy \'Service Papers\' & a quantity of soft-copy images (see below listed) from the regimental journal, that will be sent to the buyer by email attachment including : - “B” Company Boxing Team, 2nd Battalion, Landi Kotal, “Winners of the Tarlogie Trophy, July 1923 - 2nd Battalion Officers v. Sergeants Football Match, New Year, 1928 - “A” Company – 2nd Battalion The Seaforth Highlanders - 1st Bn. Seaforth Highlanders with H.R.H. The Prince of Wales (Colonel in Chief) and Members of the Sergeant’s Mess – Dover, 27th June 1929 - Presentation of Long Service and Good Conduct Medal by Brigadier J. C. Browne, CMG DSO ADC – Haifa, 25th January 1934 - Officers and Sergeants, 2nd Battalion, Haifa, April 1934 - Presentation of Colours, 5th July 1935 – Officers and Sergeants Group Note: The recipient is identified by name in all, or most of the above listed copied images An unusually well documented - and scarce seen Great War and Inter-War campaign medal and long service medal group seen named to three different Scottish infantry regiments Contact wear commensurate with age and frequent wear by a long serving senior Seaforth NCO Condition: Great War medals GF others VF

A 1914 Fighting-Irish \'Killed-in-Action\' medal group of 3: Private John Dunne, 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (7471 Pte. J. Dunne. R.Ir.Regt.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (7471 Pte. J. Dunne. R.Ir.Regt.) - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal (7471 Pte. J. Dunne. R.Ir.Regt.) Killed-in-Action: Private Dunne, Battalion Royal Irish Regiment is confirmed having bene Killed-in-Action, serving with the British Expeditionary Force in France & Flanders on, 19 October 1914 Medals verification: The Great War medals verified as entitled per below following cited references - 1914 Star (Reference WO 329/2439) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Reference WO 329/946) - Interallied Victory Medal (Reference WO 329/946) Note: There is no indication on either the Medal Index Card or the Medal Rolls that the recipient\'s NOK were ever issued the clasp and roses to which the recipient was certainly entitled, and or that the clasp was claimed or issued at a later date John Dunne, who was born circa 1874, was a son of Joseph Dunne & Rose Dunne, who were native\'s of Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. John attested for service in the British Army when he enlisted at, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, in, 1903, at which time he was posted to the Royal Irish Regiment. John first entered theatre of war \'France\' on 13 August 1914, disembarking with his battalion the next day, 14 August 1914, at \'Boulogne\'. John would have been present for his battalion’s fighting at the Battle of Mons on 23 August where they were heavily engaged around the cemetery; at the rear-guard action at Solesmes on 25 August; during the retreat at Caudry (Battle of Le Cateau) on 26 August; and at the success on the Marne, 6 to 12 September where over 540 prisoners were taken by the battalion. Whilst advancing towards the Aisne on the morning of 13 September, the battalion came under heavy shell-fire leaving Ancienne Wood. During the afternoon, they crossed the Aisne south of Vailly again under heavy fire and proceeded to St. Pierre At the beginning of, October 1914, the 2/Royal Irish was redeployed north and took part in the fighting around La Bassee. On the 19/20th of October at Le Pilly, they were surrounded and overwhelmed. All but 135 men and one officer were either killed, wounded and/or taken prisoner. Since the battalion had landed in France on 14th August well over a thousand members of the battalion had become casualties, including Private John Dunne who was recorded \'Killed-in-Action\', on 19 October 1914 The memory of the life and supreme sacrifice of Private John Dunne, 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, on the Le Touret Memorial, located in the, Pas de Calais, region of France The medals mounted for display in the court-style, on buckram Condition: GVF

A 1914 Killed-in-Action casualty campaign group of 3: Private Thomas Rodger 1st Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (7636 Pte T. Rodger. Cam'n: Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (7636 Pte. T. Rodger. Cam'n Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (7636 Pte. T. Rodger. Cam'nHighrs.) Important: Recipient is confirmed as having been 'Killed-in-Action' on 14 September 1914 Note: The medals accompanied with below original ephemera - Official named Memorial Scroll. This mounted on card and cropped around the edges - Original portrait photograph of recipient wearing kilt by 'J. Slimming Cowdenbeath' Thomas Rodger (1887-1914) was a native of Beath, Fife, Scotland, where he was born in 1887. Thomans enlisted in September 1906, at Edinburgh, into the Cameron Highlanders. By April 1907, he was serving in Dublin with 'B' Company, 1st Cameron Highlanders. Whilst at Tidworth, on 15 September 1908, he received his first Good Conduct Badge. Private Rodger was then drafted to the 2nd Cameron Highlanders at Tientsin, North China. There, on 23 March 1909, he was noted to have 'passed a class of instruction in 12-Pounder Naval Gun Dril''. He achieved the 3rd Class Certificate of Education on 11 September 1909. Thomas Rodger left Tientsin, with his battalion, in November 1909 and arrived in Bangalore, India, on 2 December 1909. Serving with ?B? Company, 2nd Camerons, he was granted his second Good Conduct Badge on 15 September 1911 As far as is known, he went on to serve the normal seven years with the Colours and, by 1914, was an Army Reservist, employed as a Chauffeur in Kelty, Fife. Recalled to the Colours, he landed in France with the 1st Cameron Highlanders on 14 August 1914. On 14 September 1914, Private Rodger took part in the action near Vendresse, south of the Chemin des Dames Ridge, during the Battle of the Aisne. The 1st Camerons suffered many casualties in this attack, especially from enfilade machine-gun fire. And, since they had to give ground, the actual fate of many Cameron Highlanders who did not return, was completely unknown. Following this action, great uncertainty and confusion surrounded Thomas Rodger?s fate. Posted ? unofficially ? ?Missing? from January 1915, his death was only 'accepted for official purposes' as late as April 1919, when he was assumed to have been killed in action at the Aisne. Private Thomas Rodger is buried in Grand-Seraucourt British Cemetery, France The cemetery where Thomas is buried is in the village of Seraucourt-le-Grand, Aisne, France ? seven miles south-west of St. Quentin. It was 'made in 1920-26 by the concentration of graves from the battlefields and from other burial grounds'. Note: The Cameron Highlanders only had one battalion - the 1st - deployed in France & Belgium in 1914 and which qualified for the award of the 1914 Star The lot removed from a glazed frame. The scroll with cropped edges. The medals fitted with long lengths of original silk watered weave ribands Condition: Medals EF

A 1914 Star and Memorial plaque group of 4: Private Charles John Prior, 3rd Battalion Rifle Brigade - 1914 Star (1214 Pte. C. Prior. 3/Rif. Brig) - British War Medal (1214 Pte. C.J. Prior. Rif. Brig) - Interallied Victory Medal (1214 Pte. C.J. Prior. Rif. Brig) - Memorial Plaque: Charles James Prior Important: Private Charles James Prior is confirmed as having been \'Killed-in-Action\' in France & Flanders on 23 December 1914 Charles Prior a native of Chichester, Sussex, England, was the son of Nathaniel and Mahala Prior who resided at 52 West Street, Chichester, Sussex. A pre-war regular, and subsequent \'Old Contemptible\', he had declared his profession as \'Porter\' and his age as 18 years and 7 months when he enlisted for service with the Rifle Brigade on 27 October 1905. His tenure of engagement with the colours was to be 9 years with the regulars and 3 years with the reserve. Prior to the Great War he had served with the 4th Battalion Rifle Brigade for some time, and had racked up considerable overseas service in Malta, Cyprus, Egypt and India, gaining a qualification as \'Machine Gunner\'. He first embarked for a theatre of war on 10 September 1914 with 3rd Battalion Rifle Brigade, and was subsequently \'Killed-in-Action\' on 23 December 1914 Sold together with a portrait photograph of the recipient in overseas kit, together with a copy of his Medal Index Card Condition: Medals fitted with brilliant silk weave ribands and overall EF

A 1914 Star campaign medal group of 3, plus Memorial Plaque for award to the next of kin of the fallen: Corporal, Thomas Young Cameron, 8th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders late 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders - 1914 Star. No clasp (1113 Pte T. Young. 2/Sea: Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1113 A.Cpl. T.C. Young. Sea.Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1113 A.Cpl. T.C. Young. Sea.Highrs.) - Memorial Plaque (Thomas Cameron Young) Important: Acting Corporal Thomas Young Cameron 8th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders is confirmed as being 'Killed-in-Action' in France on 28 July 1918 The respective Medal Index Card (extant at The National Archives) shows that Thomas Cameron Young, a native of St.Giles, Edinburgh, Scotland, first entered a theatre of war (France) on 23 August 1914, at which time he was serving with the 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders Condition: EF

A 1914 Star group of 3 medals to a \'Neglected & Overlooked\' Great War fatal casualty from \'Ecclesall, Sheffield\': Private Willliam Linley, 2nd Advanced Horse Transport Depot . Army Service Corps - 1914-15 Star (T1-125 Dvr: W. Linley. A.S.C.) - British War Medal. Silver (T1-125 Dvr. W. Linley. A.S.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (T1-125 Dvr. W. Linley. A.S.C.) Important: William Linley, late Army Service Corps, is confirmed having died in, Sheffield, England, on 5 January 1918 - his death commemorated on the Sheffield Council Official Roll of Honour Sadly, William's death & sacrifice has been overlooked by the national authorities, his details not included in 'Soldiers Died' or, recorded by the Commonwealth War Grave Commission Important: All of the campaign medals verified per the respective medal rolls: - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2900 - BWM & Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/2023 Note: The medals each retaining their original long lengths of silk moire riband William Linley, son of Samuel Linley (Cab Driver) & Mary Linley (nee O'Brien) was a native of, Ecclesall, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. William was born circa 1883 (he was baptized in Sheffield on 4 February 1885). The 1901 National Census for England & Wales records William, as a Groom, living with his mother (Head of House), and 2 x elder sibling brothers (Samuel Linley & Percy Linley) the 3 x brothers all described as employed as 'Grooms', and living at, 14 Agnes Square, Ecclesall, Sheffield, England William, variously described as, Groom / Cab Driver, rallied to his country's cause, when he enlisted in the British Army at Sheffield on, 21 August 1914. On enlistment, William was posted to the Army Service Corps - to serve with the 'Transport Branch' of the corps. Just under 3 x months later, Private Linley was serving overseas on active service in France, which theatre of war he had entered on 6 November 1914. In France, William served with 2nd Advanced Horse Transport Depot, Army Service Corps. William served in France, continuously, through to 23 March 1917. On 7 November 1917, and only after a period of unsuccessful treatments & operations for the disease, 'Tuberculosis' or TB, at military hospitals in the United Kingdom, William Linley was discharged from the British Army, after being described as "No longer physically fir for war service". Specifically the report of the Medical Board made on 17 November 1917, clearly stated that the disease only originated with William Linley in January 1917, during his service in France, and that it was the "Result of service during present war, exposure to weather and hardships of active service. Permanent. Incapacity 100%". In light of the written medical records in the recipients extant service papers, there is no doubt, that William Linley, was a fatal casualty of the Great War! William died in Sheffield, England, on 5 January 1918, from the disease he had contracted during his several years service with the British Expeditionary Force in France & Flanders, 1914-1917. His death falling less then 2 x months after having been medically discharged from the British Army. William was subsequently buried in the Sheffield General Cemetery The recipients service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives ost worthy research project, for anyone wishing to lobby the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, to have this soldier nationally commemorated as a fatal casualty of the Great War The medals of excellent appearance, the Interallied Victory Medal virtually uncirculated Condition: Mostly about EF

A 1914 \'Killed-in-Action\' group of 3 plus Memorial Plaque: Private Hugh Johnston, 5th Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - 1914 Star. No clasp (1879 Pte. H. Johnston 1/5 R.Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1879 Pte. H. Johnston. R.Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1879 Pte. H. Johnston. R.Highrs.) - Memorial Plaque: Hugh Johnston Important: Private Hugh Johnston, a native of Dundee, Scotland, who first entered a theatre of war France on 1 November 1914, is confirmed as being \'Killed-in-Action\' on 28 December 1914 The Dundee Advertiser of 21 January 1915 published the below following casualty notice in respect of Hugh Johnston; Quote, \" The Gallant Fifth - another Territorial Killed. The latest victim is Pte Hugh Johnston who resided with his sister at 56 William Street. He was only 18 years of age and joined the colours three months before the outbreak of war. When he met his death, Private Johnston who was employed in Caldrum Works was engaged in trench digging. Two other Dundee lads, Pte Simpson (curiously enough of the same address) and Pte Clark, Hill Street, - were along with him. They were working on each side of the deceased, and the first intimation they heard of the sad occurrence was a low moan proceeding from the bottom of the trench. Little investigation was required to ascertain the cause, Private Johnston had been struck in the head by a dum-dum bullet. He breathed his last a quarter of an hour later, and his body was buried the same night. Pte John Johnston, an elder brother, is a member of the 2nd Black Watch. He came with his regiment to France from India where he had been stationed for five years, and a tragic coincidence is the fact that he was on his way home to recuperate in the Caird Rest when his younger brother, now deceased was speeding south with the local Territorials.\" Unquote. NOTE: The medals of the recipients brother, John Johnston, 2/Royal Highlanders who was \'Killed-in-Action\', are also currently listed for sale on the website Sold with various copied research confirming all above details Condition: GVF

A 1914 \'Killed-in-Action\' group of 3: Private Robert White, 1st Battalion Royal West Kent Regiment - 1914 Star. With tailors replacement dated clasp (L-8063 Pte R. White 1/R.W. Kent R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (L-8063 Pte R. White. R.W. Kent R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (L-8063 Pte R. White. R.W. Kent R.) Important: Private Robert White is confirmed as being \'Killed-in-Action\' on 1 September 1914 Robert White who had been born at Derby, Derbyshire, England, and was a resident of Plumstead, Kent, when he enlisted at Woolwich, Kent, for service with the British Army. He first entered theatre of war France on 15 August 1914 Condition: GVF

A 1914 \'Killed-in-Action\' medal group of 3: Private John Dunne, 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (7471 Pte. J. Dunne. R.Ir.Regt.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (7471 Pte. J. Dunne. R.Ir.Regt.) - Interallied Victory Medal (7471 Pte. J. Dunne. R.Ir.Regt.) Killed-in-Action: Private Dunne, Battalion Royal Irish Regiment is confirmed having been Killed-in-Action, serving with the British Expeditionary Force in France & Flanders on, 19 October 1914 Medals verification: The Great War medals verified as entitled per below following cited references - 1914 Star (Reference WO 329/2439) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Reference WO 329/946) - Interallied Victory Medal (Reference WO 329/946) Note: There is no indication on either the Medal Index Card or the Medal Rolls that the recipient\'s NOK were ever issued the clasp and roses to which the recipient was certainly entitled, and or claimed them at a later date John Dunne, who was born circa 1874, was a son of Joseph Dunne & Rose Dunne, who were native\'s of Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. John attested for service in the British Army when he enlisted at, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, in, 1903, at which time he was posted to the Royal Irish Regiment. John first entered theatre of war \'France\' on 13 August 1914, disembarking with his battalion the next day, 14 August 1914, at \'Boulogne\'. John would have been present for his battalion’s fighting at the Battle of Mons on 23 August where they were heavily engaged around the cemetery; at the rearguard action at Solesmes on 25 August; during the retreat at Caudry (Battle of Le Cateau) on 26 August; and at the success on the Marne, 6 to 12 September where over 540 prisoners were taken by the battalion. Whilst advancing towards the Aisne on the morning of 13 September, the battalion came under heavy shell-fire leaving Ancienne Wood. During the afternoon, they crossed the Aisne south of Vailly again under heavy fire and proceeded to St. Pierre At the beginning of, October 1914, the 2/Royal Irish was redeployed north and took part in the fighting around La Bassee. On the 19/20th of October at Le Pilly, they were surrounded and overwhelmed. All but 135 men and one officer were either killed, wounded and/or taken prisoner. Since the battalion had landed in France on 14th August well over a thousand members of the battalion had become casualties, including Private John Dunne who was recorded \'Killed-in-Action\', on 19 October 1914 The memory of the life and supreme sacrifice of Private John Dunne, 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, on the Le Touret Memorial, located in the, Pas de Calais, region of France The medals mounted for display in the court-style, mounted on buckram Condition: GVF

A 1915 Killed-in-Action casualty medal group of 3 together with the companion Memorial Plaque as issued to the 'Next-of-Kin': Private Alexander Baird Waddell, 7th Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. - 1914-15 Star (S-15623 Pte. A. B. Waddell. Cam'n Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-15623 Pte. A. Waddell. Camerons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-15623 Pte. A. Waddell. Camerons.) Important: The recipient is confirmed as having been Killed-in-Action on 31 July 1917 Note: Sold together with; - Memorial Plaque 'Alexander Waddell' - Transmittal letter sent with plaque - Cardboard case and inner envelope for plaque - Original portrait photograph of recipient on card. This signed by 'Ritchie, Paisley' Alexander Baird Waddell was a native of Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, where he was born in 1892. He attended the Royal Technical College, Glasgow, becoming a Lithographic Printer. On 11 November 1914 he enlisted, at Glasgow, into the Cameron Highlanders and left for France, with the 7th Camerons, on 8 July 1915. Nothing is known for definite about most of his active service career ? though he did suffer periods of illness, whilst in France, in early 1916 and in the spring of 1917 By the time of the Third Battle of Ypres, he was a Signaller with ?D? Company of the 7th Cameron Highlanders. His battalion belonged to the 15th (Scottish) Division which, generally speaking, attacked in a north-easterly direction ? starting south-east of Potijze and heading towards Frezenberg. At first, the 7th Camerons were in reserve but, once the German front line was taken, they were able to move forward ? although, throughout that day, ''the enemy shelling was severe''. The battalion was then involved in much fighting, until 3 August. Alexander Waddell?s date of death is given, officially, as 3 August 1917. However, a letter written to his mother from his officer, Second Lieutenant Norman S. Sim, states positively that ?he was killed in action in the last big fight on the morning of the 31st July [1917]?. Private Alexander Baird Waddell is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium The medals and plaque are in virtually uncirculated condition, the medals complete with original long lengths of silk watered weave ribands Condition: EF

A 1965 Indo-Pakistan War campaign and long service medal group of 5: Naik Tikaram Gurung 2nd Battalion 1st Gorkha Rifles - India: Samar Seva Star 5033070 Rfn. T.R. Gurung, G.R. - India: Raksha Medal 5033070 Rfn. Tikaram Gurung, 1 G.R. - India: Sainya Seva Medal. With clasp \'Jammu & Kashmir\' 5033070 LNk. T.R. Gurung, G.R. - India: 25th Anniversary of Independence Medal, 1947-72: 5033070 Nk. T.R. Grg. 2.1. G.R. - India: Armed Forces 9 Year Long Service Medal: 5033070 Nk. T.R. Gurung. G.R. Note: The presence of the Samar Seva Star denotes that the recipient saw \'active service\' during the 1965 Indo-Pakistan War Recipient was a Naik (Corporal) serving with the 2nd Battalion 1st Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army. The 1st Gurkha Rifles remained with the Indian Army after independence in 1947, and were subsequently renamed \'Gorkha Rifles\' The medals court-mounted in the Indian Army style, and almost certainly as-worn by the recipient. The reverse fitted with a mounting brooch, this latter retaining the hinged pin and clasp fitting Condition: VF

A 4th Indian Division B.E.M. Second World War medal group of 5 to a confirmed veteran of \'Monte Cassino\': Sergeant John Charles Marriott, Royal Corps of Signals, 4th Indian Division - British Empire Medal (Mily). GVI (2343874 Sgt. John C. Marriott. R.C.S.) - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Africa Star. With clasp \'8th Army\' - The Italy Star; - War Medal 1939-45 Provenance: Collection of the late Lieutenant-Colonel \'Mike\' Barrett, O.B.E., Queen\'s Gurkha Signals Brith Empire Medal (Military) verification: The B.E.M. (Mily) was published in the London Gazette issue of, 19 April 1945, wherein the recipient is shown as No. 2343874 Sergeant John Charles Marriott, Royal Corps of Signals (Rotherham) - the latter place being his home town. The preamble to the published award states: Quote, The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the British Empire Medal (Military Division), in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy, to the undermentioned: — Unquote. The official recommendation for the British Empire Medal is quoted below: Quote, Throughout the whole of the recent operations 1st. May.\'44 - 31st.Aug.\'44, and previously in the attack on Cassino from Jan.- April - this N.C.O. was employed in the vitally important duty of Signal Office Superintendent at Main. Div. H.Q. ​ As such he was responsible for dealing with a vast amount of Signal traffic, supervising the telephone exchange and lines, and many other small but important duties. In spite of the fact that at times detachments were very much under strength and personnel were working very long hours, added to which units and formations were continually moving, never once was there any serious delays. This has been largely due to Sgt. Marriott, whose work has been of the highest standard, an example to all Signals and also of the utmost service to the Division. Unquote. Marriott\'s well-deserved award was initially recommended by the Royal Signals Lt-Colonel, who was officer commanding 4th Indian Division, Signals. The recommendation being approved by the General Officer Commanding, 4th Indian Division (Major-General A. W. W. Holworthy.), and finally passed by Lieutenant-General C. F. Keightley, Commanding 5th Corps Basis his highly important - and trusted - appointment as Signal Office Superintendent of 4th Indian Division - The \'Kite Hawk\'s\' - Sergeant Marriott was presumably knowledgeable about all aspects of orders issued to and delivered by the HQ Staff of 4th Indian Division in the period of their campaigning with 8th Army in North Africa and later in Italy, including the Battle of Monte Cassino John Charles Marriott, son of Charles Marriott & Lucy Ann Marriott (nee Rushworth), was a native of, Rotherham, Yorkshire, England, where he was born on, 6 April 1913. At the time of the compilation of the National Register for England & Wales in 1939, John was resident at, 15 Brookville Avenue, Brighouse, Yorkshire, in which town he was employed as a \'Confectionary Salesman\'. During the Second World War, John served with the Royal Corps of Signals, his unique \'Army Number\' 2343874, being from the block allocated to the Corps of Signals in 1920, and which continued to be issued sequentially through to circa 1940/41. Promoted to Sergeant, John saw extensive active overseas service, in, North Africa & Italy - including present at Monte Cassino - while attached to \'Higher Command\' of 4th Indian Division, and for which he was decorated with the award of the British Empire Medal. After taking his final discharge from the British Army, John Charles Marriott returned to his home town of Rotherham, where he is recorded as having died on, 3 October 1951, at which time he had been residing at, 81 Clough Bank, Clough Raod, Rotherham, England. His published \'Will\' shows that he left his estate to his widowed mother, Lucy Ann Marriott An excellent \'Kite-Hawks\' 4th Indian Division, Italy campaign, B.E.M. group to a British N.C.O veteran of Monte Cassino Sold together with hard-copy of the official B.E.M. recommendation Condition: GVF

A 51st Highland Division 'Escaper from St. Valery' campaign and long service medal group of 5: Platoon Segeant-Major John. Clark, 1st Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment), late 2nd Battalion Black Watch - General Service 1918. GVI with clasp 'Palestine' (2746636 Sjt. J. Clark, Black Watch) - The 1939-45 Star - Defence Medal - War Medals - Military LS&GC. GVI 1st type 'Regular Army' bar (2746636 Sjt. J. Clark. Black Watch,) Note: The LSGC only with officially corrected & re-impressed 'as-issued' Important:: GSM and clasp verified on the respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion Black Watch (ref WO 100/507) compiled and dated at Haifa, Palestine, on 19 December 1940 John Clark enlisted on 14 April 1920, and posted top 2nd Battalion Black Watch. Promoted to Corporal in September 1927. Qualified as an Assistant Signals Instructor at the Army Signal School, Poona, in 1928. Promoted to Lance-Sergeant in June 1931, Sergeant in November 1932 and Battalion Signal Sergeant in late 1935. Left his battalion on employment at Brigade H.Q., Haifa, in 1938. Rejoined the battalion at Dover and appointed Company Quarter Master Sergeant in July 1939. Later promoted W.O. Class 3 and appointed P.S.M. Proceeded to France with 1st Battalion Black Watch in 1939. Escaped from St. Valery on motor cycle with Lieutenant R. U. E. A. Sanford when the battalion was overwhelmed on 12 June 1940. After leaving the Army he worked as G.P.O. Telephonist. Died at Dover on 28 March 1959 Comment: Surrounded, and cut-off with their backs to the sea, very few men of the 51st Highland Division - were able to successfully avoid capture, and escape the town of St.Valery before it's surrender on 12 June 1940 Provenance: Major J. L. R. Samson 'The Samson Collection of Black Watch Decorations & Medals', Glendinings, 19 June 1991 Condition: GVF

A 51st Highland Division 'Killed-in-Action' campaign group of 3: Private Sidney Herbert Bryant, ''A'' Coy, 1/6th (Morayshire) Battalion Seaforth Highlanders (Territorial Force) - 1914-15 Star (2016 Pte. S.H. Bryant Sea:Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2016 Pte. S.H. Bryant Sea.Highrs) - Interallied Victory Medal (2016 Pte. S.H. Bryant Sea.Highrs) Important: Private Bryant is confirmed as being 'Killed-in-Action' in France on 28 April 1916 Sidney Herbert Bryant was born in London in 1893. At the time of his baptism on 1 October 1893, his father who was a 'Tailor' by trade was living at 83, Kelmscott Street, Battersea, London. Sidney, who had enlisted for the Army at London, first entered theatre of war 'France' on 1 May 1915. He was the son of Frederick William and Isabella Bryant of 66 Bramfield Road, Wandsworth Common, London, and 22 years of age at his time of death. He had been serving with ''A'' Coy, 6th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, and is now remembered with honour at the CWGC Maroeuil British Cemetery in France Sold together with hard-copy of Medal Index Card and download page from CWGC Condition: EF

A 51st Highland Division France 1940 \'Casualty Group\' of 4 x campaign and sporting medals: Lance-Corporal Samuel Smurthwaite 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, late 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders The group of 4 x medals comprise: - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp - War Medal - Gordon Highlanders Regimental Medal. Silver (Pte. Smurthwaite Light-Weight) - Gordon Highlanders: Regimental Medal. Bronze issue for Boxing The Second World War medals fitted with their original issue silk ribands, and both regimental medals contained in their fitted plush hinged leatherette cases of issue. The latter with makers logo \'F. Phillips Medallist Aldershot\' on inside lid silk panel Important: Lance-Corporal Samuel Smurthwaite 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders is confirmed as having \'Died-of-Wounds\' on 12 June 1940 Photograph: A captioned photograph , with Samuel Smurthwaite identified, showing the triumphant regimental boxing team of 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, was published in the Aberdeen press and Journal issue of 28 February 1936 Note: The body of No 4266394 Lance-Corporal Samuel Smurthwaite is interred at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery at Ste. Marie. Le Havre, France. That Samuel Smurthwaite is buried in Le Havre (which fell to 7 Panzer Division on 13 June) and not at St Valery (where on 12 June the 51st Highland Division surrendered to Irwin Rommel), is curious, and likely indicative that Samuel was either \'Wounded-in-Action\' sometime before 12 June (at Abbeville?) and detailed (or attached) to be evacuated with 154th Brigade, or \'Ark Force\' from Le Havre - alternatively he could have found himself cut-off from his company sometime in the period 7-11 June, and otherwise made his way to Le Havre on foot. There are only 3 x Gordon Highlander \'June 1940\' casualties in the Le Havre CWGC Cemetery, including one from 5/Gordons (2873692 Sergeant William Kerr, who was recorded \'Killed-in Action\' on 12 June 1940), and two men from 1/Gordons (4266394 Lance-Corporal Samuel Smurthwaite, and 2875437 Private Malcolm McD. Smith) both of the latter posted as \'Died of Wounds\' on the same day, 12 June 1940, and both subsequently interred and buried side -by-side in the same cemetery, comrades to the last! An intriguing 51st Highland Division battle casualty Samuel Smurthwaite son of Thomas Smurthwaite (a \'Moulder\' who served in the United Kingdom with the Durham Light Infantry in 1915) and Annie Smurthwaite (nee Bailey) was a native of Darlington, Co. Durham, where he was born on 13 January 1910. Samuel was the fourth eldest of five children, his siblings being brothers; Frederick Smurthwaite (born 1901); James Bailey Smurthwaite (born 1902),; Thomas Smurthwaite (born 1908) Walter Smurthwaite (1912) and sister Martha Smurthwaite (born 1904). In 1915, the family resided at 42 Dickenson Street, Darlington, Co Durham. Samuel was residing in, Newcastle, Northumberland, when he first enlisted in the British Army (almost certainly a Territorial Army enlistment) - his unique army number being in the block allocated to the Northumberland Fusiliers. Samuel is recorded as residing with Thomas Smurthwaite at, 72 De Grey Street, Newcastle (Electoral Rolls of Voters for 1931 refers - Samuel doe snot appear in the 1932 roll). On transferring to the Regular Army, he was posted to 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, and served with the 2/Gordons in overseas garrisons during the 1930\'s, his name appearing several times in the regimental journal of the Gordon Highlanders \'The Tiger & Sphinx\' from at least 1935. A boxer of distinction, Samuel was a winner of battalion boxing bouts, and in 1936 is recorded as being one of 5 x members of the 2nd Battalion Gordons Highlanders who took part in the British Army Boxing Finals Tournament 1936, for which event he embarked at Gibraltar Colony aboard the S.S. bound for Southampton, England. The Aberdeen Press and Journal contained a report of the Army Boxing Finals in their issue of 5 March 1936, which is quoted below: Quote, Gordon Highlanders in Army Championships Five Gordon Highlanders have travelled from Gibraltar to compete in the Army boxing championships, and already two of them have qualified for the finals at the Royal Albert Hall, London, on Friday. They are Lance-Sergt. Gibb, middleweight, and Corpl. Gordon, cruiserweight Of the others Pte. Smurthwaite, was beaten on points in last night\'s preliminaries in the second series of the welterweight division by the champion, Lance-Corpl. Spears, and Corpl. Masson was outpointed in the featherweights. Pte. Coyle the fifth man to undertake the 2600 mile round-journey from Gibraltar, remains in the bantamweight division. Unquote. Private Samuel Smurthwaite fulfilled his first 7 years service with the colours circa 1939-39, and transferred to the Army Reserve thereafter. After the outbreak of the Second World War, Samuel was mobilized in 1939, and posted to the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders (then on home service) was promoted to Lance-Corporal and embarked for France with the 51st Highland Division in January 1940 Note: The body of No 4266394 Lance-Corporal Samuel Smurthwaite is interred at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery at Ste. Marie. Le Havre, France A desirable group of medals to the 51st Highland Division - the last fully operational infantry division of the British Expeditionary Force to remain in the field after the British evacuations from the beaches of Dunkirk in May 1940 Condition: EF

A ?China Station River Gunboat? and Second World War naval casualty campaign and long service medal group of 3: Petty Officer Telegraphist Harold Anger, Royal Navy, late H.M.S. Curacoa and H.M.S. Tarantula - British War Medal (J.40064 H. Anger. Tel. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (J.40064 H. Anger. Tel. R.N.) - Naval LS&GC Medal. GV issue (J.40064 H. Anger. P.O.Tel. H.M.S. Tarantula.) Important: Petty Officer Telgraphist Harold Anger is confirmed as being killed on 2 October 1942, when, while on convoy duty in the Atlantic, H.M.S. Curacoa, split in two, and sank with the loss of an estimated 338 members of her crew. The cause of the sinking disaster, was Curacoa?s collision with the Cunard White Star Line?s converted liner troopship R.M.S.?Queen Mary? (the liner survived the war, and is now a museum and conference centre located at Long Beach, California, USA). The body of Harold Anger now lies interred at Ashaig Cemetery, Isle of Skye, Scotland Note: All medals confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign, long and meritorious service medal rolls as under; - ADM 171/94 for Great War pair - sent to recipient at H.M.S. Pembroke - ADM 171/142 for Naval LS&GC Medal - issued September 1931 In addition to the above medals, the recipient is known to have qualified for a 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star and War Medal. Whether those un-named medals, and or, any others, were subsequently issued or claimed by Harold?s next of kin is not known Important: A search of the respective Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Rolls show only an estimated 13 x medals issued named to H.M.S. Tarantula Harold Anger, the son of John James Anger and Hannah Anger, was a native of Newington, London, England, where he was born on 18 July 1898. At the time of his joining the Royal Navy, on 21 April 1905, his previous occupation was listed as a ?School Boy?. Harold remained on home-service until January 1916, in which month he was posted to H.M.S. Hannibal. Harold was serving in the Far East on the China Station aboard the ?Inscet Class? River Gunboat, H.M.S. Tarantula, when he was awarded his LS&GC medal in September, 1931 The medal mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by recipient, suspended from silk ribands. The medal mounting bar retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Edge bruising and conact marks GF & better

A ?Curragh Mutineer?s? Great War bravery and campaign medal group of 4: Lieutenant-Colonel Brian Winwood Robinson, M.C., Officer Commanding 3rd (Cirencester) Battalion Gloucestershire Home Guard, late 5th Royal Irish Lancers - Military Cross. GV issue. Engraved (Capt. B W. Robinson, 5th Lancers. February 1915.) - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (Lieut: B W. Robinson, 5/Lrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lt.Col. B W. Robinson.) - Interallied Victory Medal. With MID oakleaves emblem (Lt.Col. B W. Robinson.) Note: The medals, dated clasp and MID emblem ave been plated Brian Winwood Robinson, son of Herbert and Agnes Robinson, was a native of Woolton, Lancashire, England, where he was born circa 1884. The 1891 Census for England and Wales shows that the head of the family was a ?Sugar Refiner?, and that Brian had 5 x other siblings. Brian Winwood Robinson was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Lancashire Royal Garrison Artillery (Militia) on May 9, 1903. Two years later, on November 29, he was commissioned in the 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers. In 1911, the Robinson family moved to Cirencester, Gloucestershire, where the family had bought the estate of Moor Wood (today the gardens thrive as home to the National Collection of Rambler Roses). By March 1914, Brian was a Lieutenant with his regiment, 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers, a unit of 3rd Cavalry Brigade, then stationed at the Curragh, in County Kildare, Ireland. Brian had the distinction in that month of being one of an estimated 59 x British Officers that offered to resign their commissions rather then obey any subsequent order that might ask of them and their regiments to quell any rebellion by the armed, and increasingly militant, Ulster loyalists The Curragh Incident, also known as the ?Curragh Mutiny?, was a landmark episode in the history of modern Ireland. Indeed the entire officer component of the 5th Royal Irish Lancers serving at the time in the Curragh had offered to ?resign? ? with only three other 'serving' officers of the regiment abstaining, of which two of those were not in Ireland at the time, and the other an Ulsterman - for obvious reasons claimed ?Protection? from being involved in any such operations against the people and country of his kin. Amongst, the other protesting officers of the 5th Lancers, was included Brian?s younger brother, Edwin Winwood Robinson (commissioned, December 1911), who was then serving as a Second Lieutenant In the event, the fall-out of the ?Curragh Incident? did not lead to Brian, or any of his other brother officers resigning their commissions. Lieutenant. B.W. Robinson, embarked for theatre of war, France ? together with his brother Edwin ? and the rest of his regiment, where they disembarked on 17 August 1914. Brian is confirmed as having been ?Wounded-in-Action? in November, 1914 (Reference ?Cheltenham Chronicle? issue of 21 November, 1914), and sent to England to recuperate ? his brother Edwin was not so fortunate having been ?Killed-in-Action? near Ypres, Belgium, on 26 October 1914 In respect of his gallant and distinguished services in France in 1914, Brian, received a brace of awards - firstly a ?Mention-in-Despatches? (announced by the War Office on 9 December 1914, and published in the Supplement to the London Gazette issue of 8 December, 1914), and secondly the award of a very early ?Military Cross? (published in the London Gazette of issue of 18 February, 1915). In addition the War Office announced his promotion to Captain, on 26 November 1914. After recovering from his wounds, Brian returned to France in August 1915. By now a Captain, Brian was appointed a Brigade Major in the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, for which services he was later awarded a second ?Mention-in-Despatches? for ?gallant and distinguished services??, the award being published in the London Gazette issue of 1 January 1916 Post-war ? and not later then 1919 - Brian Winwood Robinson, retired from the British Army with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, with seniority dating from May 9, 1918, and returned to live near the family estates at Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England, from where he became a notable breeder and owner of race horses During the Second World War, Lieutenant-Colonel B.W. Robinson, M.C., was Officer Commanding the 3rd (Cirencester) Battalion, Gloucestershire Home Guard, and served with that unit through to the ?Stand-Down? in December, 1944. Lieutenant-Colonel Brian Winwood Robinson, M.C., of Peewits Hill, Bagendon, Gloucestershire, is recorded as having died at Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England, on 2 May 1951 The group has been court-mounted for display. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings. Condition: Plated & the Interallied Victory Medal with single tiny e/k otherwise GVF and better

A ?Drummer?s? North West Frontier of India campaign and and long service medal pair: Colour Sergeant Arthur James Kirby, 2nd Battalion Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment (a.k.a. The Sherwood Foresters) - IGS 1895. ?P.F. 97-98? ?Tirah 97-98? (3747 Drummer A. Kirby 2d Bn Derby Regt) - Military LS&GC Medal. EDVII issue (3747 Sjt: A. J. Kirby. Notts: & Derby: Regt) Important: Both medals and clasps verified per respective campaign medal roll and Army Orders; - IGS Medal: ref WO 100/88 signed & dated Mussoorie, India, 17 September 1898 - LS&GC Medal: Army Order No 92 of 1911 Arthur James Kirby, the son of William Kirby (a Gamekeeper) and Mary Kirby, was a native of, Wansford, Stamford, Northamptonshire, England, where he was born circa 1872. His father, William Kirby was notified in his service papers as his next of kin, who resided at Thornhaugh, near Stamford, Northamptonshire. Prior to his enlistment in the British Army at Chesterfied, England, on 23 August 1892, he had by ?Trade? been employed as a ?Pipe Maker?. During his long career with the ?Sherwood Foresters? during which time he served variously at some time as a Drummer and later as ?Drummer Sergeant?, he served overseas as under; - East Indies (India): 3 September 1894 to 24 October 1899 (5 years 52 days) - Malta: 25 October 1899 to 29 May 1902 (2 years 207 days) By the time he took his final discharge from the British Army on 22 August 1913, after 21 years service with ?The Colours?, he had received the 2 x medals here offered for sale, and in addition had 3rd and 2nd Class Certificates of Education, and passed a course at the School of Musketry, Hythe. His final rank at the time of discharge was Colour Sergeant (appointed 15 May 1912) Condition: About VF

A ?Gunners? campaign and long service medal group of 4: Sergeant S.G. Clarke, Royal Artillery - GSM 1962. ?N.I.? ?N. Iraq & S. Turkey? (24447528 Gnr S G Clarke RA) - South Atlantic 1982. With combat rosette (24447528 Gnr S G Clarke. RA) - United Nations: Service Medal with UNFICYP riband, for service in Cyprus - Military LS&GC. EIIR ?Regular Army? bar (24447528 Sgt S G Clarke RA) Reference ?British Battles & Medals? (2006, Seventh Edition) it is estimated that 347 x ?N. Turkey & S. Turkey? clasps were awarded to all-ranks of the Royal Regiment of Artillery A rare combination of medals and clasps including both a South Atlantic Medal and a clasp for subsequent deployment for operations in Northern Iraq & Southern Turkey Condition: GVF

A ?Hodden Grey?s? 1914 ?Mons Star? campaign medal group of 4: Lieutenant Francis Fowler Steele, 2/6th Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) late ?B? Company 14th London Regiment (London Scottish) - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (1915 Pte. F.F. Steele. 14/Lond:R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1915 Pte F.F. Steele. 14/Lond.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1915 Pte F.F. Steele. 14/Lond.R.) - Defence Medal Note: All Great War medals and dated clasp confirmed as issued on the respective Medal Index Card (ref The National Archives) Important: Reference the Silver War Badge Roll held at The National Archives, records a Silver War Bade (No 136139) issued to Lieutenant Francis Fowler, Royal Highlanders, at which time his address was 13 Gorst Road, Wandsworth Common S.W.11 Francis Fowler Steele, the son of William Dunbar Steele (born Perth, Scotland) was a native of Battersea, London, England, where he was born circa 1890. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales show that he was then employed as a ?Clerk? and residing at the family home located at 28 Cecil Mansions, Marius Road, Balham, London, together with his parents and elder brother. In civilian life he had, pre 1914, been employed as a Clerk at the London Assurance Corporation, 7 Royal Exchange, London. Francis enlisted as a volunteer in the London Scottish ? the first Territorial Force infantry regiment to see combat during the Great War - and is recorded as having first entered theatre of war ?France? on 15 September August 1914. His heavily annotated Medal Index Card confirms that Francis served with ?B? Company London Scottish, and was later commissioned as an officer holding rank of Lieutenant in the 2/6th Royal Highlanders (Black Watch). Presumably Francis had been wounded or otherwise injured while serving with the London Scottish in France, as after being commissioned into the Royal Highlanders he never again served overseas. He was serving with the 2/6 Royal Highlanders on ?Home Service? at the time of receiving his Silver War Badge The medals are mounted in the swing-style. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp Sold together with copy of Medal Index Card Condition: VF

A ?Pacification? of the Sudan campaign medal pair: No 4872 9th Sudanese Infantry, Egyptian Army - Sudan Medal 1896-98 (9-4872) - Khedive?s Sudan Medal 1896. ?Sudan 1899? ?Gedid? ?Nyam-Nyam? (9-4872) Important: Both medal correctly identically impressed in Arabic, indicating that the Sudanese recipient held the regimental number 4872 while serving with the 9th Sudanese Infantry, a regiment of the Egyptian Army The recipients regimental number and the campaign clasps on the Khedive?s medal indicate that he enlisted sometime in or shortly after 1896 Condition: Some edge ripples due to customary Egyptian naming otherwise VF

A ?Rare to Regiment? China 1900 Boxer Rebellion medal in a particularly fine campaign & long service medal group of 8: Chief Inspector Thomas Prince, Indian Police Service late Loyal North Lancashire Regiment and 1st Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment - Queen?s Sudan 1896-98 (4305 Pte. T. Prince, 1/Lin: R.) - China 1900. ?Relief of Pekin (4305 Lce Corpl I Prince 1st Bn Lincolnshire Regt) - 1914-15 Star (10174 Sjt. T. Prince, L.N. Lanc. R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (10174 Sjt. T. Prince. L.N. Lan: R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (10174 Sjt. T. Prince. L.N. Lan: R.) - Meritorious Service Medal. GV (S-Sjt.Instr. T. Prince, 6-Bang. Coorg & M. Bn. I.D.F.) - Army LS.&GC. Medal. GV first issue (10174 Sjt: T. Prince, L.N. Lanc: Regt) - Khedives Sudan. ?Atbara, Khartoum (4305 Lce Corpl T. Prince, 1. Linc.Regt) Sold together with below following associated items ? the R.A.O.B. medals in silver / silver gilt & enamel; - R.A.O.B. medal dated 1901. Named - R.A.O.B. medal dated 1904. Named - R.A.O.B. medal dated 1914. Named - Large tinted portrait of the recipient in Indian Police uniform with medals up - Relic medal mounting bar with remnants of medal ribbons thereon - Set of copied service papers (these heavy and reflected in postage quote) Note: The China Medal with clasp named to the Lincolnshire Regiment being extremely rare named to a soldier of the Lincolnshire Regiment Important: All medals and clasps confirmed as entitled per the recipients copied service papers Thomas Prince was a native of Stepney, London, England, where he was born circa. On September 1895, Thomas, then 19 years of age, enlisted in the Lincolnshire Regiment direct from the 4th (Militia) battalion, Essex Regiment Posted to the 1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. Thomas quickly witnessed active service in the Sudan, where he was present at Atbara and Khartoum (Queen?s Medal; Khedive?s Medal & 2 clasps). Having then been advanced to Lance-Corporal and qualified as an Assistant Instructor in Signalling at Poona, he was extra regimentally employed in China between July 1900 and October 1902, where he was present with the relief column sent to Pekin, and in the process earning an extremely rare to regiment campaign medal and clasp named to the Lincolnshire Regiment Transferring to the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment in June 1911, he was serving in the 2nd Battalion in India on the outbreak of hostilities in August 1914. Thomas first entered theatre of war ?East Africa? when he embarked with his battalion for East Africa in October 1914 ? the same month in which he was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal that October, the same month in which he was awarded his L.S. & G.C. Medal, he was invalided back to India in May 1915, and remained there for the remainder of the duration of the Great War, during which time he was promoted to Colour-Sergeant in July 1916 India was good to Thomas Prince, both personally and professionally. He married Ada Edith Winton at St.Johns Church, Colaba, Bombay on 26 January 1909. Post war his military career continued to flourish in India, being awarded a Meritorious Service Medal in July 1926, while serving as a Staff Sergeant Instructor attached to the 6th Bangalore, Coorg and Mysore Battalion of the Indian Defence Force. After retiring from the Army, Thomas accepted an appointment, as an Inspector with the Indian Police Service. He served at Allahabad (the state capital of Gujerat State, India) in which city he settled in retirement (his papers indicate that he was still claiming his pension at Allahabad as late as 1954 As of writing we are only aware of 2 x men of the Lincolnshire Regiment who were awarded the China Medal 1900 with clasp 'Relief of Pekin' - the other was 3763 Private George Robert Barber. As the latter recipient, lost his original medal and had an official replacement issued to him on 5 June 1924 (ref WO 100/95), it is possible - but not known - that the 'original issue' China medal and clasp to Thomas Prince may the only extant example to the Lincolnshire Regiment. A rare, and almost certainly unique, combination of medals and clasps awarded to a former soldier of the Lincolnshire Regiment The medals mounted on board in the court-style for display Condition: Cleaned. Pre 1914 medals GF, others mostly VF

A ?Rare to Regiment? gallantry and campaign medal group of 7: Brigadier, Leonard Charles Bell, M.C., Luton Civil Defence, Royal Signals and Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - Military Cross. GV issue - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt. L. C. Bell.) - Interallied Victory Medal. With MID ?Oakleaves? (Capt. L. C. Bell.) - IGS 1908. GV issue ?AF N.W.F. 1919? (Capt. L. C. Bell, R. Hdrs.) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Civil Defence Medal. United Kingdom issue Important: Reference ?Taming The Tiger: The Story of the India General Service Medal 1908-1935 (Stiles, 2012) only an estimated 7 x India General Service Medals 1908, with the GV first obverse and clasp ?Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919? were awarded to all-ranks of the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), comprising 6 x officers and 1 x other rank), all of whom qualified for the respective medal and clasp while serving on attachment to other units. Bell is shown as a Captain, 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders attached to 36 Divisional Signal Company) The decorations and medals all confirmed as entitled per the below sources; - Military Cross (M.C.): London Gazette issue of 1 January 1918 - Mention-in-Despatches: London Gazette issue of 4 January 1917 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Per respective Medal Index Card - IGS 1908 Medal and clasp: Respective medal roll (ref WO 100/I20/486) Provenance: Christies, London, 24 July 1984 (Lot 132) Leonard Charles Bell, son of Richard Bell (Brewers Traveller) and Mary, was a native of Theydon Bois, Essex, England, where he born on 28 December 1891. The 1911 National Census for England and Wales, records him as living with his widowed mother and siblings at 14 Blenheim Road, Walthamstow, N.E. London, and employed as a ?Sherry Shippers Clerk?. During the Great War, Leonard served in theatre of war, France & Belgium, between April 1916 to 28 April 1916, and again between, 28 April 1916 to 13 October 1917, earning a brace of honours, vis a Military Cross and a Mention-in-Despatches, while serving with the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) on the Western Front. He was attached to the Indian Army as an Acting Captain from July 1918 to September 1919, and attached to the Indian Signal Service between May 1919, to May 1922. He transferred back to the British Army in 1922, at which time he joined the Royal Signals. At the end of the Great War the family residence address was The Heights, East Common, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England. During the Second World War, Leonard remained on ?Home Service? in the United Kingdom. After retirement from the British Army, Brigadier Bell, became Chief Officer of Luton Civil Defence. Leonard Bell is recorded as having died at Hastings, East Sussex, England, sometime during the last quarter of 1976 The medals mounted for display attached to a strip of card Condition: GVF

A ?Rare to Regiment? Mention-in-Despatches multiple campaign medal group of 8: Lieutenant-Colonel George Ernest Claudius Ash, 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, late Officer Commanding 1st Battalion Malay Regiment - The 1939-45 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI with ?M.I.D.? oakleaf & ?Malaya? (Maj G. E. C. Ash. A & S. H.) - Korea Medal (Major. G. E. C. Ash. A & S. H.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp ?Korea? - Coronation Medal 1953 Important: The award of the Mention-in-Despatches? was in respect of ?Distinguished services in the field in Malaya? as published in the London Gazette issue of 5 April 1949 Note: The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders did not deploy as a unit to Malaya during the ?Emergency?, the medal clasp ?Malaya? only being awarded to those serving on secondment. The medal to Major Ash being an especially rare regimental issue with the inclusion of the ?Mention-in-Despatches? award George Ernest Claudius Ash, the son of Captain & Mrs Ash of Bedford, was born on 8 October 1913. He was educated at Wellington School., Somerset, England. Prior to the Second World War, George was domiciled in the Federated Malay States, where he had been employed since 1935, firstly as a ?School-Master? in Singapre, and latterly as an Motor Engineer and then Accountant with Borneo Motors of Seremban (Negeri Sembilan) . On 26 May, 1939, he married in Singapore Colony, to Bertha Marie Scheiss, a Swiss national. In November 1939, George was granted a temporary commission as a Second Lieutenant in the 3rd Battalion Federated Malay States Volunteer Force (The Straits Times issue of 5 November, 1939, refers). Geoirge enlisted in the British Army in May 1940, and later commissioned into the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on 30th November 1940. He served on attachment with the Northumberland Fusiliers in the UK from December 1941 until 1944, when he shipped-out to India, subsequently seeing active service during the Burma campaign. He moved to Malaya in 1946, where he served on attachment, in command of 1st Battalion Malay Regiment . George remained in Malaya through 1948. In 1950 he joined the 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in Hong Kong, and subsequently served with the battalion in Korea during the Korean War, where he is recorded as having been commanding Headquarters Company. Further overseas service with the Argylls took Major Ash to British Guiana in 1954, before becoming an instructor at the Support Weapons Wing at Netheravon later in the same year. His final posting was to the WAR Office Selection Board, and he retired in 1961, at which time he was granted the Honorary rank of Lt Col . George Ash is recorded as having died at Newbury, Berkshire, England sometime in the 'Second Quarter' of 1992 The details I have on him as of writing are extremely brief. I know that he was commissioned during the Second World War (As a Cadet from 170th OCTU he was commissioned into the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders as 2nd Lieutenant effective 30 November 1940 - his Officer number was 158885. He is confirmed as being MID for Malaya (a post-war award published in LG 5 March 1949) while seconded to the Malay Regiment (his GVI GSM is named to him in the Argylls). The medals professionally mounted in the swing-style and ?as-worn? by the recipient suspended on silk ribands. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings. Condition: GVF

A ?Shooter?s? campaign and commemorative medal group of 4: Police Constable Sydney Watson Phipps, ?V? Division ?Crystal Place? Metropolitan Police late Gordon Highlanders - Police Coronation Medal 1902. ?Metropolitan Police? rev (P.C. S. Phipps. V. Div.) - Police Coronation Medal 1911. ?Metropolitan Police? reverse (P.C. S. Phipps.) - QSA Medal. ?Cape Colony? ?Paardeberg? (3023 Pte. S.W. Phipps, Gordon Highrs) - Metropolitan Police Shooting League Medal 1911. Silver. Named and cased Note: The silver Metropolitan Police Shooting League Medal, with finely engraved naming on reverse on 8 x lines ?Presented P.C. Phipps V. Divsn Crystal Palace July 13th 1911 For Services Rendered To The Police League?. The medal contained in it?s plush leatherette case of issue this with makers log on inside lid ?Mappin & Webb Goldsmiths & Silversmiths 2 Queen Victoria St London E C ? on inside lid Important: The recipient entitlement to the QSA medal and both clasps is verified in the respective campaign medal roll of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders (ref WO 100/203) signed and dated at Pretoria, South Africa, on 23 August 1901, wherein under the remarks column it shows that Private Phipps had been ?Invalided? (to England) prior to the medal roll being compiled Sydney Watson Phipps, the son of Mr H J. Phipps (who resided at 25 Fish Street Hill, London E.C.) was a native of the Parish of St. Magnus, London, England, where he was born circa 1870. He enlisted for the British Army at Belfast, Ireland, on 7 August 1888. At the time of his enlistment he declared his ?Trade? as being that of a ?Clerk?. During his initial 7 years service with ?The Colours? he was mostly employed as a ?Bandsman? while serving with 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders. In total Arthur served 13 years with the British Army ? including 5 years on the Army Reserve from which he was re-called and mobilized for overseas service with 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders during the South African War The 1911 National Census for England and Wales records Police Contable Phipps residing together with his wife and daughter, at 75 Mexfield Road, Wandsworth, London. Sydney Watson Phipps, of 19 Riverview Road, Chiswick, London, is recorded as having died in London on 11 July 1953 The first three medals mounted in the swing-style, in the correct pre 1916 ?Order of Precedence? and as-worn by the recipient. The original silk ribands suspended from a contemporary medal mounting brooch, this latter retaining it?s long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: The mounted medal GVF, the cased medal EF

A Banbury man\'s Second World War campaign and post-war Special Constabulary medal group of 4: Special Constable Ernest Cross, Banbury Division, Oxfordshire Special Constabulary late Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry) - The 1939-45 Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Special Constabulary Long Service Medal. EIIR 2nd issue (Ernest Cross) Sold together with below companion insignia & ephemera - Card box of issue for Second World War medals addressed to; ‘Mr. E. Cross, 64 King’s Road, Banbury, Oxon’; - Army Council Transmittal Letter for the campaign medal - Waxed greaseproof envelopes for each of the WW2 medals - Loose swathes of Silk ribands for each of the WW2 campaign medals - A row of medal ribands - Oxfordshire Special Constable white metal badge - White metal 'Service Whistle' bearing War Department Arrow, and dated 1943 The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin & clasp fittings as issued Condition: Medals GVF

A Banbury, Oxfordshire \'Father & Son\' medal pair: The Nason family, late Banbury Volunteer Fire Brigade & \'Banbury Detachment\' 2nd Volunteer Battalion Oxfordshire Light Infantry, the \'Banbury Volunteers\' 1). Banbury Volunteer Fire Brigade Medal. ‘Fire Brigade Competition Medal 1874'. With top pin-back brooch buckle - Obverse: Borders comprising sprays of tied & tasseled laurel leaves, with centre engraved inscriptions on 2 x lines - Reverse: Inscription engraved on 4 x lines ‘Fire Brigade Competition at Banbury, July 1874' Sold together with: - Original score sheet for the Fire Brigade Competition of 1874 - A copied group photograph of the Banbury Volunteer Fire Brigade circa 1874 with medals up, with recipient Henry Nason identified as standing front row second from right The group photograph of the Banbury Volunteer Fire Brigade, was published in the "Banbury Guardian" issue of, 21 July 1927. The newspaper having captioned title 'Banbury Fire Brigade 1874' and a key identifying each of the Firemen by name The Fire Brigade Medal is positively attributed as being the one awarded to Fireman Henry Nason - father of Frederick George Nason. The 'Oxford Times' issue of 17 February 1872, published the below notice under the local 'Banbury' district news: Quote, The Fire Brigade - At a meeting held on Monday evening, messers. George Htichcox and Henry Nason were elected members of the Fire Brigade Unquote. Important: Only 8 x medals were awarded to the Banbury Volunteer Fire Brigade for their regional Fire Brigade Competition held in Banbury in July 1874 The Banbury Volunteer Fire Brigade was only established in 1870 - and in their local region had already earned a reputation for their high levels of efficiency ad fire drill, having already won the regional Fire Brigades Competition held at Newport Pagnell in 1872. The Banbury Volunteer Fire Brigade again won the regional Fire Brigade Competition, held at Banbury on 27 July 1874. A very lengthy - and extremely detailed - account of the Fire Brigades Competition held at Banbury was published in the Banbury Guardian issue of, 30 July 1874. and should be referred to, not least as the competition involved no les than 10 x listed Fire Brigades from Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire & Warwickshire the article also confirms the presence of 'Nason' (who had joined the Banbury Volunteer Fire Brigade) in 1872 The 'Banbury Guardian' issue of September 1874 included an interesting article on the Banbury Volunteer Fire Brigade's ‘Fire Brigade Competition Medal 1874' which we are quoting below: Quote, The Late Fire Brigade Competition.- A very pretty silver medal has been presented by Captain Field to each of the Banbury eight in the late Fire Brigade Competition viz., Lieut. Chard and Firemen H. Jarvis, Greatorex, Robeson, Nason, Bromley, Gilkes and Hadley. On one side is engraved "1st Prize B.V.F.B." on the other "Fire Brigade Competition at Banbury, July 1874." We understand that the badges distributed to the eight members of Banbury Fire Brigade who carried off the first prize at Newport Pagnell, two years since, are to be done away with and a medal similar to the one mentioned above, has been given in lieu of them, the medal is engraved on one side "1st Prize B.V.F.B." and on the other "Fire Brigade Competition at Newport Pagnell, July 1872." The members of the Banbury Brigade who competed at Newport Pagnell were Messers. A.B. Field, Stevens, Bromley, Crosby, Brummitt, Chard, Gilkes, and Jarvis. Unquote. The "Banbury Advertiser" issue of, 1 August 1907, includes a detailed obituary pertaining to the late Henry Nason 2). Volunteer Force Long Service Medal. EDVII issue. With top pin-back brooch buckle (1729 Pte F. G. Nason. 2/V.B. Oxford L.I.) Medal Verification: Confirmed awarded in 1909, the 'Banbury Advertiser', issue of, 28 January 1909 containing the below notification: Quote, Volunteer and Territorial Medals - Col.-Sergt. H. Swain and Private F. G.Nason, of the Banbury Detachment, have been awarded the Volunteer long service medal. In a supplementary list to that published last week of those who have been awarded the Territorial Force efficiency medal appears the name of Sergt. A. J. Kilby, also of the Banbury Detachment Unquote. The VFLSM was personally presented to Private F.G. Nason at a large regimental event held at Banbury in April 1909, where the 4th Battalion Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry (Territorial Force) had been assembled. At this event Lord North pinned the VFLSM on the breast of the recipient Private F. G. Nason (the Banbury Guardian, issue of 15 April 1909, refers) A very lengthy obituary was published in the 'Banbury Guardian', issue of 16 January 1947, from which we are below quoting the first parts.... Quote. DEATH OF Mr FRED NASON 64 YEARS WITH BANBURY FIRM Sixty-four years ago, as a boy of 14, Frederick George Nason was apprenticed with messers, Neale and Perkins the Banbury firm of iron-mongers. He became a tin-smith, copper-smith and lock-smith and as the years went by his reputation as a craftsman increased until it was second to none in the town. Daily he was to be found busily engaged in the firm's workshop at the top of Pepper Alley, just off High Street, and until a month ago he was scarcely ever missing from his bench on a working day. During the last year or two his working hours, at the suggestion of the proprietor, Mr. N. J. White, became gradually shorter, but he would never think of retiring, and it was not until last month when illness took hold of him for almost the first time in his life, that he laid down his tools for the last time. He died at the Horton General Hospital on Saturday at the age of 78. Mr. Nason was the son of the late, Mr. Henry Nason, saddler, of Broad Street, a well-known Banbury family. He never married and had lived for some years in Grosvenor Road with his sister. His friendly disposition and conscientious workmanship made him greatly liked and respected in the circles where he was for many years a familiar figure. In his earlier days he was a keen athlete and an active member of the old Banbury Harriers'Athletics Club, for whom he ran and boxed. He was also a keen skater and his prowess in this direction was demonstrated whenever he had the chance on any winter ice in the neighbourhood. A member of the old Banbury Volunteers he gained a much treasured long service medal........ Unquote. Note: While for positive attribution purposes we prefer to sell these medals as a family related lot, we will consider requested from clients only wishing to purchase the Fire Brigades medal and ephemera A rare Victorian provincial Fire Brigade Medal in a family lot that is of considerable Banbury, Oxfordshire, local history interest Condition: Toned EF

A Band Sergeant & last surviving British recipient of the Delhi Durbar Medal 1911, medal group of 6: Band Sergeant Felix Henry Lax, Queen Victoria School for the Sons of Scottish sailors, Soldiers and Airmen, late 1st Bn King\'s Own Scottish Borderers - British Empire Medal (Civil) GV1 2nd issue (Felix H .Lax) - 1914-15 Star (9583 Cpl. F. H. Lax. K.O.Sco: Bord:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (9583 Sjt. F. H. Lax. K.O.Sco. Bord.) - Interallied Victory Medal (9583 Sjt. F. H. Lax. K.O.Sco. Bord.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (F. Lax. K.O.S.B.) - Military LS&GC. GV 1st issue (3179013 Sjt. F. H. Lax. K.O.S.B.) Naming: The Durbar Medal with contemporary engraved naming in the regimental style Medals verification: First five medals (the LSGC was awarded post 1920, and recipients service record not in the public domain) verified per the respective campaign & commemorative medal rolls cited & respective London Gazette authority as under: - BEM (Civil): LG, 07/06/1951, Felix Harry LAX, Band Sergeant, Queen Victoria School for the Sons of Scottish Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen, Dunblane - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2697) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1117 - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911: Ref WO 100/400) The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its original long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: The BEM is GVF, all others polished with F obverse & about GF reverses

A Battle For Hong Kong FEPOW campaign and long service group of 5: Sergeant Arthur (or, Albert) Leonard Sinclair, Army Catering Corps, late Royal Army Medical Corps - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. EIIR 'Territorial' & 2 x further bars (21017022 Sgt A.L. Sinclair ACC) Note: The further service bars on the EM are both tailors copies Important: The recipient Arthur Lawrence Sinclair, who was born on 7 January 1915, is confirmed as having been captured at Hong Kong on 25 December 1941, at which time he was a member of the 27th Company Royal Army Medical Corps, at Bowen Road Military Hospital, Hong Kong Corporal Sinclair was one of only a handful of R.A.M.C. personnel that remained at Bowen Road Military Hospital, under command of Colonel Bowie, R.A.M.C. throughout almost the entire period of enemy occupation ? only being transferred to Shamshuipo Camp, Kowloon, in March 1945, when the hospital was formally evacuated and closed by the Japanese The recipients POW Liberation Questionnaire (accessible at The National Archives WO 344 series), shows that the recipients United Kingdom residence address was; Prospect House 135 Wellsway Bath Somerset Arthur Lawrence is reported to have died at Bath, Somerset, England sometime in the last quarter of 1978 The medals mounted in the swing-style and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The contemporary silk ribands suspended form a mounting bar that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A Battle of Hong Kong and FEPOW's campaign and long service medal group of 5: Sub-Conductor Walter Frederick Field, Royal Army Ordnance Corps - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC Medal. GVI 1st type (7580874 Sjt, W.F. Field. R.A.O.C.) Important: Sub-Conductor Field of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps is confirmed as having been captured at Hong Kong on the surrender of Hong Kong Colony on 25 December 1941 The recipients unique Army Number shows that he was a direct enlistment into the Royal Army Ordnance Corps Walter Frederick Field was born on 7 June 1906, and enlisted into the British Army on 6 July 1921. At the time of the surrender of the British Far East Colony of Hong Kong, Walter held the appointment of Warrant Officer I Class, and was a Sub-Conductor. He cited serving with 6 Section Royal Army Ordance Corps, and had been living at the Married Quarters in Hong Kong. After surrender and internment as a Far East Prisoner of War, he was interred at Argyle Street Camp, Kowloon, Hong Kong through to 19 January 1943. Walter was subsequently transported to Japan during the 'Third Transportation' of FEPOW's from Hong Kong. In Japan, he was interred firstly at Amagasaki POW Camp between 23 January 1943 to 19 May 1945, during which time he was 'Camp Leader'. He was later transferred to Nagoya Camp on 21 May 1945, and lastly No 6 Sub Camp on 6 September 1945, these latter camps being under a United Sates Navy Camp Leader The above information taken from the recipients FEPOW Questionnaire that is extant and accessible from The National Archives Condition: GVF

A beautifully illustrated Rough-Rider' & 'Gun-Layer's Delhi Durbar, Great War and Long Service medal group of 5: Sergeant Richard Dunne Cooper, Royal Horse Artillery, late Royal Field Artillery and sometime attached to the Punjab Police - 1914 Star. No clasp (11584 Cpl. R.D. Cooper. R.F.A.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (11584 Sjt. R.D. Cooper. R.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (11584 Sjt. R.D. Cooper. R.A.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (Sergt. R.D. Cooper Punjab Police) - Military Long Service & Good Conduct. GV first issue (11584 Sjt. R.D. Cooper. R.H.A.) Note: The Durbar Medal is named io the correct regimentally engraved style, stipple block engraved, typical for this particular medal type when awarded to British personnel of the Punjab Police Sold together with; - A finely painted portrait photograph of the recipient astride his horse, circa 1913, in full dress Royal Horse Artillery uniform wearing his Delhi Durbar medal on his tunic and with the insignia of a gunlayer and roughrider on his arm Important: The campaign and Delhi Durbar medals confirmed as issued per respective medal rolls; - 1914 Star (Ref WO 329/2410) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals (Ref WO 329/189) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911 (Ref WO 100/400) Richard Dunne Cooper, the son of Thomas & Mary Copper, was an overseas born British national, who was born in Bangalore, Madras Presidency, India on 5 July 1887. At the time of his birth Richard's father was a non commissioned officer holding the appointment of Pioneer Sergeant. Like his father before him, Richard became a soldier when on 14 July 1900, at the yopung age of 14 years, he enlisted for the British Army at Aldershot, Hampshire, England, for 'Boy Service' with the Royal Regiment of Artillery. Prior to the Great War, Richard served overseas; - South Africa: 1903-1908 - India: 1908-1912 Embarking overseas to France on 7 November 1914, with 11th Brigade Royal Field Artillery, Richard was subsequently 'Wounded-in-Action' on 12 March 1915, when he is recorded as receiving a Gunshot and Shrapnel Wound (G,S,W,) to his left arm. Richard took his final discharge from the British Army on 13 January 1925. At time of discharge he was serving with the Royal Horse Artillery, and held the rank of Sergeant. His military conduct and character were described as being 'Exemplary'. His intended place of residence after discharge was 30 Church Street, Lower Weedon, Northamptonshire, England. Richard Dunne Cooper is recorded as having died at Croydon, England, sometime during the third quarter of 1969 The medal ribbons with some fraying/soiling, the medals and portrait having sometime previously been framed. The medals and portrait now being sold loose Condition: GVF

A Belfast Doctors family group of 8 medals, including a 'Brace' of Mentions, and a B.E.F. campaign pair to a female in the Territorial Army Nursing Service: Captain William George Bateson, RAMC, & Mrs K.M. Bateson, Territorial Army Nursing Service 1). Captain W.G. Bateson, R.A.M.C. - IGS Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (Capt. W.G. Bateson. R.A.M.C.) - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. With Mention-in-Despatches Oakleaf emblem on riband Important: The IGS Medal is a Royal Mint issue The awards of the Mention-in-Despatches, were published in the London Gazette as under; a. 20 December 1940, in respect of 'Distinguished Services in connection with operations in the field, March-June 1940' b. 22 March 1945, in respect of 'Gallant and Distinguished Services in North West Europe'. William George Bateson was born on 30 November 1911. After graduation from Queens University, Belfast, in 1934 he obtained a Short Service Commission in the Royal Army Medical Corps, and subsequently served on the North West Frontier of India during the Waziriztan Operations of 1936-37. During his service on the North West Frontier he was serving with the 18th Field Ambulance (medal and clasp confirmed per the respective medal roll ref WO 100/499 ). The aforementioned medal roll has further notations showing that he resigned his SSC on 1 January 1939, and thereafter resided at; Mullswood, Balmoral, Belfast, Northern Ireland - the same address which was shown for many years in the British Medical Register. He was recalled to the British Army for srervice during the Second World War during which he served with the B.E.F. in France 1940, as well as during the subsequent Burma and North West Europe campaigns. After demobilization he returned to general medical practise in Belfast Sold together with copied MID entries from the London Gazette The group mounted on a felt covered board for display 2). Medals of Mrs K.M. Bateson, T.A.N.S. - 1939-45 Star - War Medal - Gilt badge of the Territorial Army Nursing Service Mrs Bateson is confirmed as having served in the United Kingdom between 3 - 15 September 1939, and again 24 - 30 June 1940, these dates suggest that she served as a member of the British Expeditionary Force in France between 16 September 1939 - 23 June 1940 Sold together with official card box of issue from the Army Medal Office, this containing the official medal transmittal letter, as well as a letter from Officer-in-Charge of the Army Medal office explaining why the recipients application for award of a Defence Medal was turned down. It is this latter letter that contains Mrs Bateson's service dates referred to in the above aforementioned. The card box is addressed; Mrs K.M. Bateson 6, Lancaster Ave, Crosby, Liverpool 23 Condition: VF and better

A Belfast Gunner\'s \'Gallant Conduct\' British Empire Medal group of 5: Gunner David Alexander Donald, B.E.M., 140th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery - British Empire Medal (Military Division). GVI first issue (152298 Gnr. David A. Donald R.A.) - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star - Defence Medal Important: The award of the British Empire Medal was published in the London Gazette of 7 July 1944, wherein the recipient is shown as being a resident of Belfast, Northern Ireland The preamble in the London Gazette states; Quote, The King has bene graciously pleased to approve the award of the British Empire Medal (Military Division), in recognition of gallant conduct in carrying out hazardous work in a very brave manner...... Unquote. The official recommendation (ref WO 373/68) gives the below following specific details; Quote, On the 7th March, 1944, a party of Royal Engineers was blown up when working near the shore in East Anglia. Sergeant Martin instructed Gunners McKie and Donald to bring a stretcher and to follow him down the concrete road to the shore, through the minefield, to render first aid to seriously wounded Sappers Sergeant Martin rendered first-aid, bandaging the wounded men. The efficient manner in which the first aid was carried out received the highest praise of the hospital staff to which the two men were admitted. All three rescuers showed complete disregard for their personal safety, and their bravery, and prompt action were outstanding Unquote. Note all of the above three men were serving with 140th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery at the time they performed their gallant deeds. Raised in 1942, this unit never deployed overseas, but was stationed in the United Kingdom throughout it\'s existence. As we cannot verify the recipients WW2 campaign medal entitllement, we assume that Gunner Martin served with another unit prior to joining the 140th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment Sold together with copied entry page from the respective London Gazette, that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment The medals mounted in the \'court-style\', afixed to a felt backed board for display purposes Sold together with some copied research Condition: GVF

A Belfast Merchant Seaman\'s Great War campaign pair: William Mann Hart - British War Medal. Silver issue (William M Hart) - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal (William M. Hart) A unique name in the Merchant Seaman\'s index card series for the Great War medals. His cards shows that he was born in Belfast, Ireland, in 1886, and this has been cross-referenced from on-line internet genealogical resources which indicate that William Mann Hart was born in the registry district of Larne, Ireland, in the third quarter of 1886, and that he also married in the registry district of Larne, Ireland sometime in the third quarter of 1919 The medals both fitted with their original issue silk weave ribands Sold together with named (and crushed) card box of issue, original medal and ribbon envelopes, and a hardcopy of the Index Card confirming the medal entitlement and issuance Condition: EF

A Belgian Great War Grouping of 3 - Belgium: Cross of Fire - Belgium: Commemorative Medal 1914-1918 - Belgium: Interallied Victory Medal Condition: GVF

A Belgian Great War Medal Grouping of 5 - Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918. With Albert 'A' reverse & Bronze 'A' Palm emblem - Belgium: Yser Medal 1914 - Belgium: Medal of Combatant Volunteers - Belgium: Commemorative Medal 1914-1918 - Belgium: Interallied Victory Medal Condition: GVF

A Belgian Patriot - 'Hero of the Resistance' - multi-medal group of 11 including a United States decoration, awarded to a 'Resistance Member' who later died in a Nazi Concentration Camp: Arthur Sterckx, Secret Army, late 1st Jagers, Belgian Army - Belgium: Order of the Crown. With silver 'L' Palm and 'black enamelled 'Death' clasp - Belgium: Order of Lepold II. French language obv. With 'Swords' and 'Death' clasp - Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918. 'Albert' reverse cypher & Bronze 'A' Palm - Belgium: Cross of War 1940-1945. With 'Leopold' reverse & Bronze 'L' Palm emblem - Belgium: Cross of Fire (Croix de Feu) - Belgium: Commemorative Medal 1914-1918. With gilt & silver silver frontline clasps - Belgium: Interallied Victory Medal - Belgium: Commemorative Medal 1940-1945. With 'Crossed Sabres' emblem - Belgium: Resistance Medal. With black enamelled 'black enamelled 'Death' clasp - Belgium: Political Prisoners Cross. With silver '2 x Stars' clasp & 'Death' clasp - United States: Medal of Freedom Important: All 11 x medals and emblems confirmed as entitled, and sold together with a most impressive archive of original named documents, including many award 'Brevets' including; A. Belgium: Brevet in Dutch language awarding 3 x 'Posthumous' awards of Order of the Crown, Cross of War & Resistance Medal. This dated 10 May 1948 B. Belgium: Brevet in Dutch language awarding Order of Leopold II. This dated 20 August 1946 (for award retrospective to 21 July 1944) - Belgium: Brevet in Dutch language for 'Posthumous' award of the 'Commemorative Medal with 'Swords'. This dated 10 May 1948 C. Belgium: Brevet in Dutch language for 'Posthumous' award of the Political Prisoners Cross with '2 Star' clasp. This dated 10 August 1949 D. United States: Original English language citation for Medal of Freedom'. This with embossed 'Official' stamp of 'Headquarters United States Forces European Theater'' E. United States: Original English language Presedential 'Gratitude & Appreciation' certificate issued by General of the Army 'Dweight D. Eisenhower'. With embossed US Headquarters stamp F. Belgium: 2 x official named and dated 'Attestation' related documents confirming the recipients service details as a member of the Resistance / Secret Army G. Belgium: Original French language typed and signed life summary titled 'Hero de la Resistance' H. Belgium: Original Dutch language 'Memorial Card' with obituary detail I. United States: Original 'General Orders' from Headquarters US Forces, European Theater, listing all Belgian recipients of the 'Medal of Freedom', including Arthur Sterckx. This dated 7 February 1947 J. Belgium: Contemporary 'Copy' of reference / recommendation for the recipients service during the Great War. This from Colonel B.E.M. Paret, 3rd Army Corps dated Liege 28 December 1938 The citation for the United States Medal of Freedom (only 63 x Medal of Freedom without Palm awarded to Belgian Civilians) is provided below; Quote, Arthur Sterckx, Belgian Civilian, fought most courageously for the cause of liberty by rendering aid of exceptional importance to members of the American and British armed forces who were evading capture in the enemy-occupied countries of Europe. The courage, bravery, and exceptional devotion to the common cause of freedom displayed by this person in undertaking such hazardous duties, knowing the price to be paid if apprehended, were a definite contributing factor to the termination of hostilities in this theater, meriting the highest degree of praise. Unquote. Note: Arthur Sterckx, Political Prisoner and Resistance Fighter, is confirmed as having died in captivity while incarcerated at the SS controlled Flossenburg Concentration Camp, Germany, on 25 March 1945 Arthur Josephus Antonius Sterckx was a native of Westerloo, Belgium, where he was born on 17 February 1894. During the Great War, Arthur was a 'Soldat' in the Belgian Army, serving with the 1st Jaegers Te Avoet, infantry regiment. His portrait and service details were published in the monumental 'Carte De Feu' , the 1937 edition including his portrait. During the Great War he accumulated 6 x 'Frontline' chevrons (3 years aggregated frontline service), and luckily was not wounded. For his services during the Great War he was decorated with the Croix De Guerre avec Palme, and received 3 x campaign medals (Carte De Feu refers). In the accompanying archive a letter, in the French language, written by a former commanding officer and dated Liege 28 December 1938, indicates that Soldat Sterckx, distinguished himself in February 1918, carrying out specified duties, under hazardous and difficult circumstances in the Merckem district, while serving under command of 3e Division d'Armee. During the Second World War Arthur, appears to have been a local council officer / employee in Westerloo. He was also an enrolled member of the Belgian Resistance group, 'Secrete Armee' (Group Liege), and is recorded as having served with the 'Resistance' for 4 years and 4 months, between 15 December 1940 until the time of his death on 25 March 1945. During the war years, Arthur is known to have actively assisted Belgians who refused to work / comply with the occupying enemy forces, and in particular was a member of an 'Evasion Line', helping downed allied air-crew evading capture. It was for his services in saving / assisting downed United States aircrew that he was posthumously awarded the rare, United States 'Medal of Freedom' - one of only 63 such awards made to Belgian civilians. Shortly before the liberation of Belgium in September 1945, Arthur, together with several other male members of his family, were arrested by the enemy, and deported as 'Political Prisoners' to Flossenburg Concentration Camp, in Germany. Arthur was a prisoner there between 6-12 months (the stars on the Political Cross indicate 2 x qualifying periods of 6 months or part thereof if incarceration resulted in death). Sadly Arthur Sterckx is recorded as having died in the SS controlled concentration camp at Flossenburg on 25 March, 1945. At the time of his death he was 51 years of age. A memorial service for Arthur was held in Westerloo on 27 August 1945 Arthur's widow received his various brevets and awards after the war, including a cash award from the United States government, in respect of her having become a widow, as a result of her husbands recognized services to downed allied aircrew All medal ribands are fitted with mounting-pins or 'epingles' The documentation is in very good condition throughout, with only minor signs of handling An extremely rare combination of awards and documents, to a most devoted and brave Belgian Condition: The medals mostly GVF - EF

A Bengali Officer\'s Delhi Durbar Medal & Great War medal group of 3 to a former Prisoner of War captured by the Ottoman Turkish Army at Kut al Amara, 29 April 1916: Major Satis Bose, Indian Medical Service. - British War Medal. Silver issue (Major S. Bose.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Major S. Bose.) - Delhi Durbar 1911, silver, unnamed as issued Medals verification: The Great War medals. including entitlement to a 1914-15 Star is confirmed per below following medal roll sources. His name is not included in the Military Allocation of the Delhi Durbar Medal, and we presume was awarded under the Civil Allocation of the Delhi Durbar Medal Roll (which we do not have access to) basis the civil appointment he was holding at the time. The silver medals in the group are equally age toned - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2941. The medal roll compiled by the India Office & dated 17 November 1921 - British War Medal. Silver: WO 329/2348. Medal roll compiled by the India Office & dated 10 January 1922 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/2348. The medal roll compiled by the India Office & dated 10 January 1922 Note Major Satis Bose I.M.S., died at, Barrackpore, India, on 5 January 1920 - well before the Great War medal rolls were compiled. The recipients Medal Index Card (held and accessible at The National Archives) shows that the \'Star\' was to be issued / sent separately from the medals. Whether Major Bose\'s, English widow was ever forwarded or received the Star, is unknown. However, extant legal records pertaining to the Major\'s estate (held and accessible at The British Library) clearly indicate that there was delay and or confusion with regards of where to send / settle Major Bose\'s estate, basis his widow and young family changing addresses after returning from India to England. Satis Bose was an Indian of Bengali ethnicity. He was born in India on 11 June 1873 and graduated M.B., C.M., from the University of Edinburgh in 1897. Appointed to the Indian Medical Service as Lieutenant in June 1901, he was raised Major in December 1912 and mobilised in August 1915. Posted to Mesopotamia as Medical Officer to the 103rd Mahratta Light Infantry, he was besieged at Kut and taken prisoner; released from captivity at the cessation of hostilities, Bose later died at Barrackpore on 5 January 1920, at which time he was in command of the Indian Station Hospital Satis Bose married an English woman, Eva Rhoda Sanders, at, Marylebone, London, sometime during the third quarter of 1909. The couple were subsequently blessed with 2 x children, a daughter Marjorie Eva Bose (1911-1983) and a son Cyril Francis Bose (1914-1982). After the death of Major Bose in 1920, his widowed wife and children relocated to the United Kingdom Prior to the Great War - and distinct from those holding Honorary Commissions and appointments as Viceroy\'s Commissioned Officers - the only Indian officers that held commissions in the Indian Army, were those serving as medical officers in the Indian Medical Service A rare officer\'s group to an Indian holding the rank of Major Condition: The silver medals equally toned, the group mostly about EF

A Birkenhead Bantam\'s Great War campaign medal pair: Private James Clarke Ditchfield, 15th (Service) Battalion Cheshire Regiment (1st Birkenhead) late 16th (Service) Battalion Cheshire Regiment (2nd Birkenhead) - British War Medal. Silver issue (240734 Pte. J. C. Ditchfield. Ches. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (240734 Pte. J. C. Ditchfield. Ches. R.) Sold together with an original named card box of issue, this with label, flattened (a/f) Important: Both medals verified as the recipient\'s full entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal roll of the Cheshire Regiment, referenced below: - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/1029 - Interallied Victory Medal:Ref WO 329/1029 Bantam Battalions: Alfred Bigland, MP for Birkenhead, pressed the War Office in 1914 for permission to form a \'Bantam\' battalion of men who failed to reach the British Army\'s normal height requirement (5ft 3in) but who were otherwise perfectly capable of serving. About 3,000 men – many of them previously rejected – rushed to volunteer. These first bantams were formed into the 1st and 2nd Birkenhead battalions of The Cheshire Regiment (later redesignated the 15th and 16th battalions). Bantam\'s had to be not less than 5ft (1.5m) tall and no more than 5ft 3in (1.6m) in height. Private James Clarke Ditchfield had the distinction of serving in each of the two \'Bantam\' battalions of the Cheshire Regiment. The medal roll shows that he first entered theatre of war \'France\' while serving with 16th (Service) Battalion Cheshire Regiment (2nd Birkenhead). In France & Flanders, James served in order with 16th Cheshires, then briefly in 1918 to the to 12th Entrenching Battalion (this only raised in 1918) and lastly to 15th (Service) Battalion Cheshire Regiment (1st Birkenhead). The two \'Bantam\'s\' battalions of the Cheshire\'s landed in France in January 1916, where they served on the Western Front in France & Flanders. The 16th (Service) Battalion Cheshire Regiment (2nd Birkenhead) was disbanded in Belgium on 6 February 1918, which is likely the date that James Ditchfield was briefly transferred to the 12th Entrenching Battalion before being lastly posted to the 15th (Service) Battalion Cheshire Regiment (1st Birkenhead) James Clarke Ditchfield, son of Henry Ditchfield (a \'Tanner\') & Elizabeth Ditchfield (nee Clarke) was a native of, Lymm, Cheshire, England, where he was born on, 24 January 1891. By the the time of the 1901 & 1911 National Census for England 7 Wales, James was recorded as living with his maternal grandparents, at their residence located at, Sandy Lane, Lymm, Cheshire, and where in 1911, he was recorded employed as a \'Clerk\'. After service in France and Flanders with the \'Bantam Battalions\' of the Cheshire Regiment, during the Great War, James returned to his native roots in Cheshire. James Clarke Ditchfield is recorded as having died at Warrington, Cheshire, England, on, 4 August 1976 A fine confirmed \'Fighting Bantam\'s\' Great War campaign medal pair Condition: EF

A Birmingham Policeman\'s Second World War and Long Service to a confirmed veteran of the \'Birmingham Blitz\' and \'Battle of Britain; 1940: Constable Thomas Edward Brailsford, City of Birmingham Police Force - Defence Medal - Police LS&GC Medal GVI issue (Const Thomas E. Brailsford) Medals verification: Both medals awards confirmed as entitled per the recipients extant ‘Birmingham City Police’ service records (accessible at the ‘Ancestry’ genealogical website), wherein both awards are shown in the recipients service record. The service records shows the award date of each medal below: - Defence Medal: Shown awarded 1946 - Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal: Shown awarded 1951 Thomas Edward Brailsford, was a native of, Hampton, Worcestershire, England, where he was born on, 5 September 1904. At the time he joined the Birmingham City Police 7 January 1929, he was described as having been prior employed as a \'Market Gardener\', and residing at, Brewers Road, Badsey, Worcestershire The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing style. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin & clasp fittings A fine Birmingham City police long service medal pair that encompasses confirmed uniformed service during the War Years 1939-1945 that including the period of the \'Birmingham Blitz\' of 1940, during the Battle of Britain Sold together with a hardcopy photocopied set of the recipients Birmingham City Police service record

A Black Watch casualty medal pair for the loss of the S.S. Aragon: Private Andrew Bell 14th (Fife and Forfar Yeomanry) Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), late 1/6th (Perthshire) Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Territorial Force - British War Medal. Silver issue (3902 Pte. A. Bell. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (3902 Pte. A. Bell. R. Highrs.) Important: Private Alexander Bell confirmed 'Killed-in-Action' at the sinking of the S.S. Aragon, sunk by the German U-Boat 34, on 30 December 1917 Note: Both medals verified as entitled per the respective regimental Great War campaign medal rolls of the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) viz: - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref 329/1356 Andrew Bell, son of Andrew Bell & Mary Bell, was a native of Perth, Scotland, where he was born on 26 December 1894. Alexander was 19 years of age when he first entered theatre of war 'France' in 1916, where he served with the1/6th (Perthshire) Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Territorial Force, under higher command of 51st Highland Division. The Scotsman newspaper issue of 4 September 1916, records that No. 3902 Private A. Bell (Perth) had been 'Wounded-in-Action' while serving with the Black Watch, in France & Flanders. Private Bell was subsequently transferred to the 14th (Fife and Forfar Yeomanry) Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) that had been formed at Ismilia, in Egypt, on 21 December 1916, from the dismounted troops of the 1st Fife & Forfar Yeomanry. At the time of joining `14/BW Andrew was assigned a new regimental number, viz No. 203525 Andrew Bell was one of only a handful of Black Watch soldiers to have been killed-in-action when the German U-Boat 34 sunk the transport ship S.S. Aragon on 30 December 1917. Private Bell's life and sacrifice is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on the Chatby Memorial located at Alexandria, Egypt Of those aboard Aragon, 610 were killed including Captain Bateman, 19 of his crew, and six of the VADs. Hundreds of troops were killed. One was Ernest Horlock, a Royal Field Artillery Battery Sergeant Major who had received the VC for "conspicuous gallantry" shown on the Western Front in 1914. Another 25 of those killed were new recruits to the 5th Battalion the Bedfordshire Regiment. Soldiers killed in the sinking are among those commemorated by the Chatby Memorial in the Chatby district of eastern Alexandria Sold together with original registered envelope containing medals addressed to recipients Nex-of-Kin, together with some copied research Condition: About EF

A Black Watch Great War 'Casualty' campaign medal group of 3: Private Charles Tooze, 6th Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - 1914-15 Star (1784. Pte. C. Tooze. R. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1784. Pte. C. Tooze. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1784. Pte. C. Tooze. R. Highrs.) Note: All medals confirmed as entitled per the respective Medal Index Card wherein it is shown that Charles Tooze first entered theatre of war 'France' on 2 May 1915 Important: The extant pension papers for Charles Tooze show that he was twice 'Wounded-in-Action' during the Great War, as under his admission to hospital dates as a consequence of the battle wounds being as under; - 4 July 1916: Shrapnel wound to right foot (104 days in hospital) - 4 August 1918: Gun Shot and Shrapnel Wound (GSW) to left leg (73 days in hospital) Charles Tooze was a native of St.Pauls, Bristol, England, where had been born circa 1895. Prior to enlisting in the British Army at Perth, Scotland, on 10 August 1914, at which time he was posted to the 6th Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), Charles had been employed as a 'Footman'. He was 19 years and 5 months of age when he enlisted. Charles subsequently served in France and Flanders' with his battalion, and was twice 'Wounded-in-Action' during the Great. Charles took his final discharge from the British Army on 15 January 1919 The pension papers for Charles Tooze are extant and accessible from 'The National Archives' Condition: Abrasive marks on reverse of star (not affecting naming) otherwise about VF

A Black Watch Great War 'Mesopotamia' Killied-in-Action casualty medal group of 3 together with the associated Memorial Plaque: Private Samuel Rennie, 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - 1914-15 Star (S/7120. Pte. S. Rennie. R. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S/7120. Pte. S. Rennie. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S/7120. Pte. S. Rennie. R. Highrs.) - Memorial Plaque (Samuel Rennie) Sold together with a Great War era white-metal Royal Highlanders cap badge, this latter with original fittings Important: Samuel Rennie is confirmed as having been Killed-in-Action at Hanna, Mesopotamia on 21 January 1916 Note: All medals confirmed as entitled per the respective Medal Index Card wherein it is shown that Charles Tooze first entered theatre of war 'France' on 21 September 1915 Samuel Rennie was a native of Girvan, Ayrshire, Scotland. Prior to the Great War he had enlisted at the county town of Ayr, for service with the British Army, being subsequently posted to the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Samuel Rennie is commemorated on the CWGC Basra Memorial, Iraq The medals fitted with original silk watered ribands and attached with cap badge to a plum coloured velvet pad for display purposes Condition: GVF

A Bomber Command double gallantry group of 7: Squadron Leader John Aston Costello, D.F.C., D.F.M., late 463 Aquadron Royal Australian Air Force, and 49 Squadron Royal Air Force - Distinguished Flying Cross. GVI issue. Reverse dated '1945' - Distinguished Flying Medal. GVI type I (1382972. F/Sgt. J.A. Costello. R.A.F.) - 1939-45 Star - Air Crew Europe Star. With clasp 'France and Germany' - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Near East'(Sqn.Ldr. J.A. Costello. R.A.F.) Important: Both decorations published in the London Gazette. The respective LG dates and official recommendations are given below; - Distinguished Flying Cross (LG 1943): By time of this award he had flown a total of 192.50 hours on his 1st tour, and 97.53 hours on his 2nd tour. The total hours flown on perations since recipt of his first award was 112.38 hours. He had also flown an additional 20 sorties since receipt of his first decoration Quote, FLYING OFFICER COSTELLO was the navigator of an aircraft which was shot down on 21/22 February 1945, returning from an attack on MITTELAND CANAL; COSTELLO was taken prisoner and has now returned to this country. COSTELLO has an outstanding operational record. Since being awarded the Distinguished Flyiing Medal, this officer has completed eighteen sorties on his second tour of operations, included in these were attacks on such heavily defended targets as DORTMUND EMS CANAL and LA PALLICE 'U' BOAT SHELTERS. On several occassions FLYING OFFICER COSTELLO was the navigator in the leading aircraft and therefore had the responsibility of getting the whole force to target at the correct time. He distinguished himself throughout this operational tour, by his navigational efficiency. His reliability, devotion to duty, and keeness on operations has done much to maintain the morale of the crews in the Squadron, particularly the more inexperienced, who on many occasions he has unhesitatingly flown with on operations. Unquote. - Distinguished Flying Medal (LG 1945): By time of this award he had accumulated 162.30 hours flown on operations, and flown 24 sorties Quote, Since carrying out his first operational sortie to BERLIN, this N.C.O. has proved consistently successful in navigating his aircraft to a variety of targets. He has carried out attacks on ITALY, STETTIN, PILSEN, PEENEMUNDE and both the recent ''shuttle service" attacks which involved a landing in Africa. His navigation throughout has been of the highest standard and he is recommended for the award of the D.F.M. Unquote. John Aston Costello was born on 5 April 1916. Prior to the Second World War he was a Police Constable in London, and his residence was at, 50, Kenton Court, London W.14. He enslited into the Royal Air Foce on 16 December 1940. As a Flight Sergeant (Navigator) serving with 49 Squadron. After completion of his first operational tour, and by then an officer holding the rank of Pilot Officer (he was commissioned with effect on 4 August 1943) John was transferred to 463 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force. While serving with 463 Squadroon R.A.A.F., and by then promoted to Flying Officer rank, his Lancaster Bomber aircraft No PB804 was shot-down by enemy 'Ack-Ack' fire on 21 February, 1945, returning from an attack on MITTELAND CANAL. After the Captain had given the order to bale-out, Costello together with the Bomb-Aimer and Engineer, left the burning aircraft through the front escape hatch, at the time of their jump, Costello reported that the Captain remained in his seat in the cockpit. Although 3 of his his fellow crew members died in the aircraft, including the Pilot and Squadron Commanding-Officer, Wing Commander William Alexander Forbes, D.S.O., D.F.C., John was one of the lucky remaining 5 who survived their bale-outs over enemy occupied territory (see the Australian War Memorial on-line resources for respective combat/casualty reports for the loss of this aircraft and the commanding officer, the casualty reports including mention of Costello). John Costello remained at large as an evader for almost 4 days days before finally being captured at Lingen, Germany, on 25 February 1945. During captivity, he was abused by his captors at Dulag Luft Oberursel, where he was kept in solitary, given little food, and threatended. He was subsequently incarcerated at camps Stalag XIIID Nuremburg from 5 March 1945 - 4 April 1945, and lastly at Stalag VIIA Mooseburg, between 18 April 1945 until liberation on 29 April 1945. Post-war, John Costello remained in the Royal Air Force, and as a Squadron-Leader served during the Suez-Crisis of 1956 Note: During the Second World War there was an estimated 418 x instances of the double award combination of the DFC together with the DFM. 463 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force received 83 x DFC's, while 49 Squadron Royal Air Force received 115 x DFM's Sold together with below copied research; - Official recommendation for award of the DFC - Official recommendation for awar dof the DFM - POW Liberation Questionnaire Note: The 49th Squadron Association website includes a group photograph of air crew standing in from of a Lancaster, including an identified John Costello The medals professionally mounted in the swing-style and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The mounting bar brooch retainign the original long hinged bar and clasp fittings Condition: GVF Price: GBP 6750

A boxed Womens 'Air Services' Second World War pair: Mrs J. Harrison, 5 Married Quarters, Grand Depot Barracks, Woolwich, London. S.E.18 - Defence Medal - War Medal Both medals un-named as issued and contained in their original grease proof papers with unused silk ribands, complete in card addressed box of issue, and including the 'Medal Transmittal Letter 'from the Under-Secretary of State for Air - this last indicating that Mrs Harrsion had been serving with one of the female Air services. Presumably married to a serving soldier, she had the medals sent to her married quarters which were; Mrs J. Harrison 5 Married Quarters Grand Depot Barracks Woolwich. London. S.E.18 Note: We believe - but do not know - that Mrs Harrison was the wife of 933329 Warrant Officer II J. Harrison, Royal Artillery, whose campaign and long service group we are selling separately Condition: GVF

A brace of inter-war 'North West Frontier' campaign medals: Lance-Dafadar Qashim Ali, Indian Army Veterinary Corps - IGS Medal 1908. 'NWF 1930-31' & 'NWF 1935' (V.1613 Pte. Qashim Ali. I.A.V.C.) - IGS Medal 1936. 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (V-1613 L-Dfdr. Qasim Ali, I.A.V.C.) Recipient was a Non Commissioned Officer latterly holding the rank of Lance-Dafadar (Lance-Sergeant) while serving with the Indian Army Veterinary Corps A scarce multi clasp North West Frontier campaign medal pair to the Indian Army Veterinary Corps The campaign medals mounted for display on card in the court style Condition: VF

A brace of campaign medals for service during the two British-Sikh Wars: Corporal John Lush, 9th Lancers - Sutlej Medal 1845-46. With \'Sobraon\' reverse. No clasp (John Lush 9th Lancers) - Punjab Medal 1848-49. 2 x clasps \'Chilianwala\' & \'Goojerat\' (J. Lush, 9th Lancers.) Medals and clasp verification: The campaign medal rolls for the Sikh Wars are not currently searchable on-line, and are held and accessible at The British Library in the former India Office Collection(s) John Lush held the regimental number 778 during his entire service with the 9th Lancers. Reference \'British Army, Worldwide Army Index\' held in file series WO 12/895 at The National Archives, the return for period 01/01/1851 to 31/03/1851, records John holding the rank of Private and based at the Umballa Cantonment, India, at which time the regimental designation in full was 9th The (Queen\'s Royal) Regiment Of (Light) Dragoons. The return for the second quarter of 1861, next records John, for the second quarter of 1861, then based located at Aldershot Camp, Hampshire, England, where he was holding the rank of Corporal, serving with 9th Lancers (Queens Royal) John Lush son of Henry Lush (a Labourer) and Maria Lush (nee Green) was a native of, Sixpenny Handley, Dorset, England, where he was born in 1823. He was baptised at Gussage St. Andrew. Dorset, on, 3 March 1823, at which time the abode of the family was Cashmoor. At the time of the compilation of the National Census for England and Wales in 1841, John, is shown, residing at the village of his birth, at, Sixpenny Handley. was re of John enlisted in the British Army sometime afOn 23 November 1859, while stationed at Exeter Barracks, Lance-Corporal John Lush, 9th Lancers, who at the time was described as 36 years of age, is recorded to have married Miss Jane Jemima May (age 23) at the parish of St. David\'s Church, Exeter, Devon (a wedding notice appeared in The Western Times (Exeter) issue of, 3 December 1859. The couple were subsequently blessed with a son, John Henry Lush, who was born at Farnham, Dorset, sometime during the first quarter of 1861. John Lush described as Permanent Barrack Corporal 1Xth Lancers is recorded to have died at Aldershot, Hampshire, in April 1862, and was buried at the Military Cemetery, Aldershot, Hampshire, on, 23 April 1862. At the time of his burial he was recorded as being 43 years of age Condition: VF

A British Camel Corps associated multiple campaign and long service medal group of 7: Sergeant Alonza Mokes, Worcestershire Regiment, late British Camel Corps, 1st Garrison Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment and 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards - 1914 Star. With original dated clasp (12061 Pte A. Mokes. 1/G. Gds:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (12061 Cpl.. A. Mokes. G. Gds.) - Interallied Victory Medal (12061 Cpl.. A. Mokes. G. Gds.) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Army LS&GC Medal. GV second type (5241291 C. Sjt. A. Mokes. Worc. R.) - Khedives Sudan Medal 1910. Silver issue no clasp (19122 Cpl A. Mokes. R.War. R.) Note: All medals with officially impressed naming as issued Important: The Great War trio with clasp and Sudan 1910 medals all confirmed as entitled per the recipients respective Medal Index Card and Khedives Sudan Medal Roll (ref WO 100/407) Alonza Mokes, was born in Nottingham, England, circa 1888. The 1911 National Census for England and Wales, shows that Alonza was then residing with his Uncle and his wife at, 15 Pleasant Row, Hyson Green, Nottingham, England, and was employed as ''Curtain Lace Maker". Alonza would have enlisted in the British Army sometime between April 1911, and August 1914. He embarked for overseas service with the Grenadier Guards on 1914, and first entered theatre of war 'France' on, 19 October 1914 (his MIC shows entitlement and issuance of dated clasp and emblems). Presumably Alonza was either wounded or otherwise disabled due to sickness, while serving with the Grenadiers, which would account for his subsequent posting to the 1st Garrison Battalion Warwickshire Regiment - with which latter regiment he embarked for Egypt and ultimately the Sudan. Prior to embarking for Egypt and the Sudan, Alonza married Annie Elizabeth Chalk, in London on 11 September 1911. Alonza was one of an estimated 43 x 'All-Ranks' of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment to be drafted to the locally raised 'British Camel Corps' for service in the Sudan, all of whom were entitled to receive the Khedives Sudan 1910 Medal, in recognition of their qualifying campaign service in that region. Before the Great War ended, Alonza was transferred, for the final time, to the Worcestershire Regiment, with which regiment he remained in service through the rest of his post-war military career. Alonza Mokes is recorded as having died on 7 April 1957 , at the time of his death his residence was, 55 Madison Avenue, Ward End, Birmingham, England The medals all fitted with contemporary silk rbands and mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient (the Khedives Sudan medal mounted in wrong order of precedence) Condition: About VF and better

A British Gurkha Officer\'s Killed-in-Action Durbar & Great War group of 4: Lieutenant Gordon Manderson Machine Gun Company, 2nd Bn 2nd King Edward\'s Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles), late Indian Army Reserve of Officers & Agra Volunteer Rifles - 1914-15 Star (2.Lt. G. Manderson, I.A.R.O.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2.Lt. G. Manderson.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2.Lt. G. Manderson.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (2nd Lieut. G. Manderson, A. V. R.) Killed-in-Action: Lieutenant Gordon Manderson 2/2 Gurkha Rifles, is confirmed being \'Killed-in-Action\' at France, on, 13 October 1915 The memory and supreme self- sacrifice of Lieutenant Manderson is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission at the Gorre British and Indian Cemetery, located in the Pas De Calais region of France, and where the body of the fallen lies in a marked grave, with his service details, and Gurkha Rifles regimental insignia, with the below epitaph inscription engraved upon it: Quote, HE PASSED OVER AND THE TRUMPETS SOUNDED FOR HIM ON THE OTHER SIDE Unquote Son of William Manderson, of Field House, Settle, Yorks; husband of Agnes R. Manderson, of 2, Mentone Gardens, Edinburgh. Public Works Dept, Egypt, and the Archaeological Survey of India. A total of 763 Sirmoori\'s lost their lives during the First World War of whom 22 were British Officers and 12 were Gurkha Officers. Details of their graves or memorials are shown in the world map above, apart from the casualties incurred by the 2nd Battalion in France in 1914-15. 232 men who died in that campaign are buried in a number of locations shown on the following map. Click on any of the yellow rectangles for more details. A short account of 2nd Battalion operations in France and the two medals awarded for the campaign is available Important: Lieutenant Manderson is confirmed as being the very last British Officer of the 2nd Gurkha Rifles to be \'Killed-in-Action\' serving with the Indian Corps in France, and quite possibly may have been the last British Officer of any Indian unit of the Indian Corps to be killed in France & Flanders 1914-15, prior to the withdrawal of the Indian Corps in October 1915, for transfer to theatre of war Mesopotamia. Reference the regimental history of 2nd Gurkha Rifles, the below extract is taken: Quote, Battalion back in trenches, and last casualties in France 10/10/15: ....The Germans replied with shrapnel, and we lost Lieutenant Manderson, a most keen and promising young officer, who was hit in the head while looking through a periscope, and was buried in Gorre Cemetery Unquote. Medals verification: The recipient is confirmed entitled to all 4 x medals, per the respective medal rolls & Medal Index Card cited below: - 1914-15 Star: Medal Index Card,records him as DOW & Star on roll \'India 1B\' page 93 - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/2347 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/2347 - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver. Ref WO 100/4001 (1 of only 14 x medals to the Agra Volunteer Rifle Corps) Delhi Durbar Remarks: Under the remarks column of the medal roll is shown the recipients civil appointment as \'Superintendent, Muhammadan and British Monuments, Northern Circle.\' It was in his capacity as Superintendent that the honour befell Gordon Manderson, of escorting Her Majesty Queen Mary, during her official visit to the historic Taj Mahal Monument (now a UNESCO World Heritage Site) when the Royal Entourage visited Agra in 1911 The Durbar Medal with piece of original silk riband, as worn by the recipient, and the Great War Medal retaining their original long lengths of silk moire ribands (soil marks on reverse having been removed from a glazed frame) A most desirable medal group to a former officer of the Agra Volunteer Rifles, serving with the 2nd Gurkha Rifles who had the distinction of having a unique dedicated memorial erected in his memory in the historic grounds of the ancient Qutab Minar complex in New Delhi, India Condition: GVF

A British Infantry Officer Great War \'Casualty\' medal pair: Captain John Eugene De Mohun Dunster late 6th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry & Devonshire Regiment The medal comprise: - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. J. E. De M. Dunster.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut. J. E. De M. Dunster.) Important: Lieutenant J.E. de M. Dunster, 6th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry, is confirmed having been \'Wounded-in-Action\' in France, circa May 1916, reference \'Western Times\' issue of 4 May 1918 Note: Medals verified on the recipients respective Medal Index Card & respective Great War medals rolls as the recipients only medal entitlement: - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Per Medal Roll (Ref WO 329/2267) The Imperial War Museum Collections contain a large archive of ephemera pertaining to Lieutenant Dunster including: The Imperial War Museum holds the following Album & ephemera belonging to John Eugene de Mohun Dunster: ‘Album containing well-captioned photographs recording his training with the Public Schools Special Corps at Epsom in September 1914 and with the Inns of Court OTC at Berkhamsted, October - December 1914; commission into the 10th Battalion Devonshire Regiment (100th Brigade, 33rd Division) at Bath in February 1915; service with the 11th (Reserve) Battalion Devonshire Regiment (44th Training Reserve Battalion from September 1916, 10th Reserve Brigade) at Wareham, August 1915 - September 1917; service with the 6th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry (14th Division) in France, September 1917 - July 1918; and with 735th and 51st Labour Companies in France, July 1918 - October 1919. Also, a notebook detailing his movements 1914 - 1919, and official documents including his Officer\'s Record of Service, commission and a certificate of membership of the Ypres League of Officers.’ John Eugene de Mohun Dunster, son of John Dunster (London Divisional Traffic Superintendent of the Great Western Railway) & Mary Frances Dunster (nee Allday) was a native of, Notting Hill, London, England, where he was born on 16 May 1882. The 1911 National Census for England and Wales records John employed as a Railway Clerk, and living with his family, comprising parents and two younger sisters, Marjorie Dunster (aged 23) & Kathleen Dunster (aged 20) at the family residence located at \'The Laurels\' 16 Golden Manor, Hanwell, Middlesex, England. John Dunster was commissioned as Second Lieutenant in the 10th Battalion Devonshire Regiment and is recorded as having first entered theatre of war \'France\' on 10 September 1917 (Medal Index Card refers) where he served on the Western Front with 6th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry between September 1917 to July 1918, during which time he was promoted Lieutenant and with which unit he was reported \'Wounded in Action, circa May 1918. The highest rank that John attained during his military service was Captain and the last unit he served with before taking his discharge was 51st Company Labour Corps. John applied for his Great War medals on 24 November 1921 John Dunster is recorded as having died on 22 July 1965, at Reading, Berkshire, England The medals are each \'sans\' riband A choice pair of Great War medals Condition: EF

A British Infantryman's Korean War campaign medal pair: Private R. Hodson, 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment - Korea Medal (22252113 Pte. R. Hodson. MX.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Between August 1950 to April 1951, 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment was one of the first two (the other was 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders) British infantry regiments to serve in the Korean War For their services in Korea, the Middlesex Regiment thereafter carried the below battle honours on their regimental colours; - Korea 1950-51 - Naktong Bridgehead Condition: VF

A British Infantryman's Korean War campaign medal pair: Private R. Welsh, 1st Battalion Kings Shropshire Light Infantry - Korea Medal (14449547 Pte. R. Welsh K.S.L.I.) - United Nations Service Medal. With clasp 'Korea' Note: Minor official corrections to recipients Army Number - and typical for this particular medal issue The medals both fitted with their original silk ribands - that for the UN medal riband fitted with the original intricate hinged pin brooch bar Sold together with original white card medal box of issue for the British Korea medal, this with named issue label Condition: About EF

A British Merchant Seaman\'s Great War campaign medal pair: John Owen Hughes, British Mercantile Marine - British War Medal. Silver issue (John. O. Hughes) - Mercantile Marine War Medal (John. O. Hughes) The Mercantile Marine War Medal index cards held at The National Archives show that there were 4 x recipients who had the name John Owen Hughes, viz: - Born, Anglesey, Wales, 1883 - Born, Bangor, Wales, 1886 - Born, Liverpool, England, 1887 - Born, Holyhead, Wales, 1902 The medals fitted with long lengths of medal riband, as issued Condition: GVF

A British Naval Officers Second World War & India Independence Medal group of 3: Lieutenant Alfred Arthur Saunders, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (Special List), late Royal Indian Naval Volunteer Reserve - War Medal - IndiaService Medal 1939-45 - India: Independence Medal (Lt. (E). A.A. Saunders, R.N.V.R. (S.L.) Note: The Independence Medal with forename letter 'R' (sic), and exactly as issued officially impressed Medal Verification: The award of the India Independence Medal is verified in the respective Royal Navy medal roll for this medal vide ADM 171/61. Only 78 x India Independence Medals issued to Officers and Ratings of the Royal Navy, and Royal Navy reserves. The medal roll does not distinguish recipients by their respective, i.e., R.N., R.N.V.R. etc - however this medal is the only one thus far we have ever seen or handled named to the R.N.V.R. Alfred Arthur Saunders, son of Alfred Saunders, (a Clerk (Ship Repairer)) & Ada Annie Saunders (nee Crocker), was a native of, Barking, Essex, England, where he was born on 1 June 1903. By the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, Alfred is recorded living with his parents and younger sibling sister, Rose Alice Saunders (b.) at, 4 Gipsy Road Welling Kent, Bexley, Kent, England. Alfred married Constance Irene Haines, at, Rainham, Essex, England on, 29 August 1931. The Royal Navy lists of the period circa 1941-1948 include the below following listings for Alfred Arthur Saunders; - Engineer Lieutenant, Royal Indian Naval Volunteer Reserve with effect 25 November 1941 - Acting Lieutenant Commander (E), Royal Indian Naval Volunteer Reserve with effect 1 January 1948 Note: The Navy List issue of October 1948, has the following for Saunders "On R.N.V.R. Special List (transferred from R.I.N.V.R.)" The below following article was published in Portsmouth Evening News issue of, 29 January 1953: Quote, DIVORCE DECREE FOR CITY WIFE Because of her husband's cruelty and desertion, Mrs. Constance Irene Saunders of Elphinstone Road, Southsea, was granted a decree nissi with costs by Judge Engelbach in the Divorce Court, yesterday. No defence was offered by the husband, Mr. Alfred Arthur Saunders. The marriage was in August, 1931, at Rainham (Essex). Mr. and Mrs. Saunders subsequently lived in East Ham and in India. Unquote. Alfred Arthur Saunders is recorded having died at Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, on, 30 June 1974 The medals mounted in the swing-style suspended from their original silk ribands, and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin & clasp fittings A rare combination of medals to a British Naval officer that includes an officially named Indian Independence Medal Condition: About EF

A British Officer \'Killed-in-Action\' Great War medal pair: Second Lieutenant J. Niven, 253rd Tunnelling Company Royal Engineers / Royal Field Artillery - British War Medal. Silver issue (2. Lieut. J. Niven) - Interallied Victory Medal: (2. Lieut. J. Niven) Important: There are only two (2 x) persons of rank & name \'2. Lt J. Niven\' who were awarded Great War Medal pairs - both were Scottish & both were Killed-in-Action, in France during 1917, for which we are below providing details of each officer: 1). Second Lieutenant James Niven, 253rd Tunnelling Company, Royal Engineers was Killed-in-Action, France, 3 May 1917 Medals verified on the recipients respective Medal Index Card & respective Great War medals rolls as the recipients only medal entitlement: - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Per Medal Roll of Royal Field Artillery (Ref WO 329/2169) James Niven (Mining Engineer), son of James Niven (a Wholesale Grocer) & Elizabeth Adam Niven (nee McLean) was a native of, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born on 25 May 1886 The High School of Glasgow \'Book of Remembrance\' has a photograph of Second Lieutenant Niven and records the below following: Quote, Second Lieutenant James Niven was the elder brother of Private Donald Niven. From the High School he went to the Anderson College to be trained as an analytical chemist. Later he studied metallurgy and assaying at the Glasgow Technical College, and then. went out to British Columbia as a mining engineer. Immediately after the outbreak of war he returned home, and joined the Inns of Court O.T.C. On being commissioned Second Lieutenant he was attached to the Tunnelling Corps of the R.E., went to France in July, 1916, and fell in action on 3rd May, 1917. He was out with a company of his men when four shells landed amongst them, and he was instantaneously killed. His Major wrote in high terms of his efficiency as an officer, and he was extremely popular with his men. Mr. Niven, who was in his thirty-first year, is survived by his widow and little daughter, who reside in Edinburgh. Unquote. 253rd Tunnelling Company served under Fourth Army from its formation in January 1916 until after the end of the war. After formation the company moved to Sailly Labourse and the front line areas of the old Loos battlefield, north of the Vermelles-Hulluch road. In mid-1917, the Company was engaged in constructing light railways to the battery positions of Fifth Army, preparatory to the 31 July 1917 attack at Ypres The body of Second Lieutenant James Niven is buried at the Sailly-Labourse Communal Cemetery, located at Sailly-Labourse, France, where his grave is maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission The village of Sailly-Labourse was used for rest billets and by field ambulances for much of the First World War. It was close to the battlefield of Loos, but from October 1915 to September 1918, no considerable advance or retirement took place in this sector. Sailly-Labourse Communal Cemetery contains 126 Commonwealth burials of the First World War. Rows B to G and parts of H, J, O, P, Q and R contain French graves of 1914-15, and Rows H to R contain Commonwealth graves from August 1915 to April 1917. One Second World War airman is also buried in the cemetery. The adjoining EXTENSION, begun by the 2/8th Manchesters in May 1917 and used until October 1918, contains 215 Commonwealth and two German burials. The extension was designed by W H Cowlishaw 2). Second Lieutenant John Niven, Royal Field Artillery was Killed-in-Action, France, 13 May 1917 Medals verified on the recipients respective Medal Index Card & respective Great War medals rolls as the recipients only medal entitlement: - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Per Medal Roll of Royal Field Artillery (Ref WO 329/2160) John Niven, son of Charles Niven (a Marine Engineer) & Euphemia Niven (nee Henderson) was a native of, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, where he was born on the 9th January 1882 The Glasgow University First World War Roll of Honour records the below following: Quote, John Niven was born on the 9th January 1882 in Falkirk, Stirlingshire. His father, Charles Niven, was an Engineer. John graduated MA from the University of Glasgow on the 17th April 1906, having taken classes in English, Mathematics, French, Latin, Moral Philosophy, Natural Philosophy and Roman Law. After graduating, he became a Teacher of Mathematics and Science at Allan Glen’s School in Glasgow. He may also have completed a course of professional teacher training at the Church of Scotland Training College, forerunner of Jordanhill College of Education, now the University of Strathclyde; however, there is a gap in the College’s student records for the relevant period. While employed as a Teacher, John studied part-time at the Glasgow and West of Scotland Technical College, later known as the Royal Technical College, now the University of Strathclyde. He attended from session 1905-06 to session 1909-10, taking classes in Dynamics, Physics Lectures and Laboratory, Chemical Laboratory, Inorganic Chemistry, Experimental Physics Laboratory, Magnetism and Electricity Lectures and Laboratory, Practical Physics, and Sound and Light Lectures and Laboratory. For two of these classes - Physics Lectures and Practical Physics – he earned first-class certificates of merit. John joined up for war service in November 1915, and began officer training with the Inns of Court Officer Training Corps in January 1916. He received his commission in the Royal Field Artillery 256th Brigade (Rifle Brigade) in November of that year. 2nd Lieutenant John Niven died on the 13th May 1917 of wounds sustained in a shell explosion during the Battle of Arras. He was 35 years old. He is buried in Anzin-St Aubin, France (II.C.3), and is remembered on the Roll of Honour of the Royal Technical College, Glasgow, and on the Glasgow Provincial Training College war memorial, located in the David Stow Building on the former Jordanhill Campus. Unquote. The body of Second Lieutenant John Niven is buried at the British Cemetery maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission located at the village of Anzin-St. Aubin on the north-western outskirts of Arras The British Cemetery at Anzin-St. Aubin was begun by the 51st (Highland) Division early in April 1917, and carried on by artillery units and field ambulances until October 1917. It was then used by the 30th and 57th Casualty Clearing Stations. The 51st Division came back to it in April 1918 and it was closed the following September. The graves of three Indian cavalrymen were brought to it from Anzin-St. Aubin French Military Cemetery, which was West of the village, in 1922. The cemetery contains 358 First World War burials, 145 of which belonged, or were attached, to Artillery units. The cemetery was designed by Sir Reginald Blomfield The medals which are in about uncirculated condition, are each \'sans\' riband A choice pair of Great War medals Condition: EF

A British Officers Great War campaign group of 3: Lieutenant Capel Hereward Price, Royal Engineers late Army Service Corps - 1914-15 Star (Lt. C.H. Price. A.S.C.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lt. C.H. Price.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lt. C.H. Price.) Capel Hereward Price was born at 89, St Pauls Road, Camden New Town, Middlesex, on 16 September 1875. At time of his joining the British Army he was resident at 5, Great College Street, Westminster, London, and was by profession a \'Surveyor\'. He was appointed a Lieutenant in the Army Service Corps on 7 June 1915, and embarked for theatre of war \'Salonika\' on 15 November 1915 - and all his active overseas service thereafter was in that theatre where he held several appointments including service with; 42nd Railway S.Det.; Officer in Charge Forage. Brickworks Pier, Salonika; Officer in Charge Gravesend Pier, Salonika; Officer Commanding 173 D.U.of S. attd Mian Supply Depot, Salonika, etc. He applied for a transfer to the Royal Engineers in 1917, and was subsequently transferred to the R.E. on 28 October 1917. Sold together with copied Medal Index Card, Birth Certifcate and Officers Service Papers that confirm all above details The medals contained in two named card boxes of issue as issued, one box titled as contianign the 1914-15 star, and the other box titled as containing the British War and Interallied Victory medals Condition: The medals virtually uncirculated EF

A British Officer\'s campaign and long service medal group of 4: Major Henry Brough, Royal Army Ordnance Corps - GSM. GVI 'Palestine & Palestine 45-48' (7584424 Pte. H. Brough. R.A.O.C.) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC. GVI 2nd type 'Regular Army' bar (Capt. H. Brough. R.A.O.C.) Sold together with: - Companion 4 x space riband bar, with silk ribands. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its original long hinged pin & clasp fittings Medals & clasp verification: The GSM & clasps verified per respective GSM roll (medal rolls are not yet in the public domain for WW2 & post war LSGC) - GSM 'Palestine': Ref WO 100/509 which shows recipients 'Army Number' 7584424 & appointment of Lance Corporal - GSM Palestine 1945-48' clasp: Ref WO 100/538 which shows recipients officer number 270477 & rank 'Captain' The medals mounted in the swing-style & as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Silver medals dark toned VF Condition: About EF

A British Red Cross Society Medal Pair: S. Robinson, British Red Cross Society - Proficiency Cross: 'Red Cross First Aid' (11583 S. Robinson) - Proficiency Cross 'Red Cross Administration & Organization' (353 S. Robinson) The integral top brooch bars on both medal being complete and retaining their original hinged pins and clasp fittings on reverse Condition: GVF

A British Red Cross Voluntary Nursing group of 3: F. Dale British Red Cross Society - British Red Cross Society: Proficency in Red Cross First Aid (012404 F. Dale) - British Red Cross Society: Proficency in Red Cross Nursing (37857 F. Dale) - British Red Cross Society: For Merit Medal. Reverse named (9782 F. Dale) Note: All medals fitted with correct ribbons, and where issued retaining their original integral top bars with their original hinged pins and clasps Condition: EF

A British Warrant Officer\'s Second World War, Malaya, Confrontation & Oman campaign and long service group of 8: Warrant Officer II, Derek Gordon Bennett, Sultanate of Oman Armed Forces (SOAF) & Royal Army Ordnance Corps of the British Army - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918-1962. EIIR & clasp \'Malaya\' (22847192 Sgt. D. G. Bennett. R.A.O.C.) - GSM 1962-2007. With clasp \'Malay Peninsula\' (22847192 W. O. CL. 2. D. G. Bennett. RAOC.) - Military LS&GC. EIIR type II \'Regular Army\' (22847192 W. O. CL. 2. D. G. Bennett. RAOC.) - Sultanate of Oman: Peace Medal 1980 - Sultanate of Oman: General Service Medal. Sultan Qaboos with clasp \'Dhofar\' - Sultanate of Oman: As Summood Medal (Endurance Medal) The recipient who had enlisted in the British Army during the Second World War had taken his discharge sometime post war, and had subsequently re-enlisted in the British Army The Sultanate of Oman medals awarded for services in the Sultanate of Oman during the 1970\'s Derek Gordon Bennett, was a native of Willesden, London, England, where he was born on, 24 October 1925. Derek enlisted in the British Armed Forces during the Second World War (for which services he received the Defence and War Medals), and is confirmed serving in the Mediterranean region in 1947, as he is recorded as marrying a Greek national Argyro Pelioune, at Athens, Greece (British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages / Gro Index Army Marriages (1881 To 1955) refer). United Kingdom Passenger immigration manifests, subsequently record Mrs. Argyro Bennett (b. 1924), as a passenger under \'Military Sponsored Family\' status who arrived in Southampton, England, on, 2 October 1947, aboard the S.S. \'Arundel Castle\' of the Union Castle Steamship Company Ltd, having been prior embarked at Piraeus, Greece. Mrs. Bennett\'s intended British residence was, Ripley, Uxbridge Road, Harrow Weald, Middlesex, England. The couple appear listed in the Harrow \'Electoral Registers\' for the period 1948-1951, however the marriage appears to have been a short-one, as Derek is recorded as having secondly married, Mary Ellen Byrne (b. 16/09/1925) at Aldershot, Hampshire, England, sometime during the first quarter of 1956. Sergeant Bennett was serving in Malaya circa 1956-1959, during the period of \'Emergency\'. His wife and two children (a son born in 1953, presumably by his first wife, the other a daughter born in 1958) sailing in 1959, from Singapore Colony on H.M.T. \'Empire Fowey\' bound for Southampton, England, where they disembarked on, 15 March 1959, showing that their previous permanent residence had been Malaya, and that that they only intended to transit in England for 3-6 months prior to relocating to their new country of permanent residence, \'Germany\'. In 1959, Sergeant Bennett had been transferred to West Germany, a \'Cold War\' posting where he served with British Army of the Rhine, at Celle, in the Saxony Region of West Germany, and in which place he was issued an German International Driving License on 3, November 1960. Leaving Germany in the mid 1960\'s, and appointed Warrant Officer II class, Derek then served in Singapore during the period of \'Confrontation\' with Indonesia and for which he was awarded the General Service Medal with clasp \'Malay Peninsula\'. During the 1970\'s, Derek served in the Sultanate of Oman, with the Sultanate of Oman Armed Forces, for which he earned 3 x Omani medals vis, General Service Medal with clasp \'Dhofar\' (second type 1970-1976), the \'Endurance Medal\' (1965-1975) sand the \'Peace Medal\' (awarded in 1976). Derek George Bennett is recorded having died at Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, on 3 October 1998 The medals mounted in the court-style. The medal mounting bar retaining it\'s long hinged pin and clasp fittings A splendid ensemble of campaign and long service medals, representing diverse service in the Second World War, Malaya Emergency \'Confrontation\' Cold-War and contract service in Oman Condition: About EF

A Buckie Skipper & Dunkirk \'Small Boat\'s\' Veteran\'s Great War medal group of 3: Skipper George McIntosh Smith, Royal Naval Reserve late Skipper of the & \'Stately\' (Banff) & \'Jeannie McIntosh\' (Buckie) registered trawlers - 1914-15 Star (WSA. 1766, G. Smith, SKR. R.N.R.) - British War Medal. Silver (W.S.A. 1766, G. Smith, SKR. R.N.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (W.S.A. 1766, G. Smith, SKR. R.N.R.) All medals verified as entitled / issued per below medal rolls & medal index cards: - 1914-15 Star trio (ref medal roll ADM 171/93) Note: Recipient reported to have been present at Dunkirk as a civilian serving with the 'Small Boat's' during which service the 'Jeannie McIntosh' (that George had been part owner and long running 'Skipper') was damaged, and subsequently scuttled on its return to England STATELY, hired drifter, Adty No 2183. Built 1904, 72grt, Banff-reg BF.1553. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel. STATELY, hired drifter, Adty No 2183. Built 1904, 72grt, Banff-reg BF.1553. Armament: 1-6pdr AA. In service 5.15-1919 as net vessel. George McIntosh Smith, son of Alexander Smith and Jeannie Smith (nee McIntosh) was a native of, Portessie, Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland, where he was born on, 4 June 1890. During the Great War, 1915-1918, George was a temporary Skipper serving with the Royal Naval Reserve. During the period of hostilities, George was the 'Skipper' in command of the 'Stately' a Banff registered drifter, that had been built in 1904 with Banff registration number 'BF 1553'. The Stately' was hired by the Admiralty in 1915, and armed with 1 x 6 Pounder AA (Anti Aircraft) gun. The 'Stately' was deployed as a 'Net Vessel' which vessels were used in port boom protection & to maintain and patrol anti-submarine nets. During the inter-war years, George was a part-owner and long serving skipper of the 'Jeannie McIntosh'. The Ancestry Genealogy website has an identified group photograph of 'Skipper' George Smith together with the crew of the 'Jeannie McIntosh'. During 'Operation Dynamo' the 'Jeannie McIntosh' under Skipper Nicholson, was present as one of the 'Small Boat's' at Dunkirk - a descendent of George Smith has reported that George was also present as a civilian volunteer at Dunkirk during 'Operation Dynamo' - presumably as a crew member of the 'Jeannie McIntosh'?. George McIntosh Smith died at Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland, on, 14 February 1982. A family tree hosted on the Ancestry genealogical website has a newspaper articile pertaining to the recipient that we are quoting below: Quote, BUCKIE SKIPPER'S GOLD DAY A retired Banffshire fishing skipper Mr George M. Smith, and his wife Rita (sic) who live at, Kedron, Marchmont Crescent, Buckie, celebrated their golden wedding yesterday. Mr Smith (80) retired in 1958 after more than 50 years as a fisherman, 40 of them as a skipper in the days of the steam drifters. He was for many years skipper and part-owner of the Buckie drifter Jeannie McIntosh SURPRISE GIFT Senior elder of Rathven Parish Church, Mr Smith got a pleasant surprise yesterday when the minister, the Rev Thomas. S. Howiseon and session clerk Mr James Garden, called at his home and presented him with a Bible from his fellow elders. Mrs Smith (71), belongs to Findochty. The couple have a son, two daughters and five grandchildren Unquote. The recipients Royal Naval Reserve service papers for the Great War period, are held and are accessible at The National Archives Note: The medals mounted for display suspended from their original long lengths of silk moire riband in a customised mahogany glazed frame, of unusual 'tear drop' design (and possibly a traditional period 'silhouette ship design?). The handsome frame will only be sent at 'Buyers Risk' within the United Kingdom, and postage is quoted accordingly basis the size and special packaging required. International clients are of course welcome to buy the medals - but without the frame Condition: GVF

A Burma 'Wounded-in-Action' group of 7, to British Warrant Officer serving in Gambia Regiment (82nd West Africa) Division: Chief Inspector Robert A Parsons, Police, late 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders attached 1st Battalion Gambia Regiment. - The 1939-1945 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Coronation Medal 1937 - Military LS&GC. GVI 1st type 'Regular Army' bar (2972538 Sgt. R.A. Parsons. A & S.H.) - Police LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue (Ch.Inspr. Robert A. Parsons.) Important: Company Sergeant Major Parsons is confirmed, 'Wounded-in-Action' on 12 February 1944, - 2nd Arakan Campaign, Burma - while attached to 1st Battalion Gambia Regiment, Royal West African Frontier Force (Ref WO 417/72) Note: The Military LS&GC Medal verified as published in Army Order No 189 of 1941 Provenance: DNW Lot 366, 20 October 1993 Robert Albert Parsons, son of Lewis Albert Parsons and Elizabeth Parsons (nee Pearson) was born in Dublin, Ireland, on 22 December 1906. At the time of his birth, Robert's father (who was the son of Robert & Mary Parsons, born, Bath, Somerset, 1872 - where his father was a 'Tinsmith') was a Sergeant serving with the 2nd Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment - he held the regimental number 2936, and had enlisted as 'Albert' Parsons. Robert's father had been a Musician in the British Army, and in 1901, is recorded as being a Band Corporal while stationed in Gibraltar. Robert's family on the maternal side, also had military traditions, his grandfather, John Pearso,n being described as an 'Army Pensioner' at the time when Robert's parents were married in Dublin, Ireland, on 31 March 1906. As a youngster, Robert and his mother shipped to India, where his father served between 21 November 1906 - to 20 April 1911. While in India, Robert's younger sibling, his sister, Annie Elizabeth Parsons was born at, Meerut Cantonment, on 22 October 1909. Unfortunately, Annie did not survive infancy, and died at Meerut on, 4 February 1910. On 1911 Robert & his mother were struck off the strength of the 2nd Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment, and returned to the United Kingdom. The marraige between Robert's parents appears to have broken down about that tme or shortly after, and was almost certainly the reason behind Robert beig admitted to the Royal Military Asylum, Chelsea, London, on 12 September 1917 - at the age of barely 11 years. Robert was discharged from the RMA on 22/12/1922, at the age of 16 years, thereafter enlisting in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, where held the unique British Army number 297238, which was from the block of Army Numbers allocated to the Argylls. Robert Albert Parsons is recorded as having died on 1 April 1983, at which time he had been residing at, Flat 6, 33 Sea Road, Bexhill, East Sussex, England The medals mounted in the court-style. The mounting pad having a stitched label 'P.M.S. Medal Mounts', and retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF:

A Burma Campaign and long service group of 5: Sergeant D.L. Houghton, Royal Army Pay Corps - 1939 -1945 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. EIIR & bar 'Territorial' (22206418 Sgt. D. L. Houghton. R. A. P. C.) The group mounted in the swing-style 'as-worn' hanging from contemporary ribands. The mounting bar retaining the large hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: VF

A Burma campaign and \'Malaysia\' service medal group of 7: Lieutenant-Colonel Wilfred Cheyne, Commandant Perak Home Guard Training Centre, late 7th Battalion Nigeria Regiment (W.A.F.F.) & Gordon Highlanders - The 1939-45 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - General Service Medal 1918-1962. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (Lt-Col W. Cheyne. Malaya H. G.) - Malaysia: Member of the Order of the Defender of the Realm. Members 5th Class badge (A.M.N.) - Perak: Meritorious Service Medal (Lt.Col W. Cheyne Home Guard Officer Perak 1959) Sold together with: - Portrait of recipient in Gordon Highlanders uniform wearing glengarry - Portrait of recipient in Gordon Highlanders uniform wearing WW2 medal ribands - Softopy (JPEG file attachment) of Malaysia Gazette containing award notice for the Order of the Defender of the Realm Wilfred Cheyne, son of James Cheyne & Margaret Clyde Cheyne (nee Stewart), was a native of Aberdeen, Scotland, where he was born on, 24 March 1915. Prior to the Second World War 'Wilf' was employed in a local Donside Paper Company. He enlisted in the British Army in 1940, and was commissioned in July 1943. Commissioned into his local infantry regiment, the Gordon Highlanders, he was subsequently posted to Burma, where he is recorded as serving on attachment with 7th Battalion Nigeria Regiment (W.A.F.F.). Reference The Straits Budget issue of 12 November 1958, an article refers to Lt-Colonel Cheyne having been a former 'Chindit' (which if true would place him with Second Chindit Expedition 'Operation Thunder' (Special Force), which force contained several Nigerian battalion, including 7th Battalion Nigeria Regiment, of the 3rd West African Brigade, West African Frontier Force). A separate photograph from Burma shows certainly shows Lt. Cheyne wearing a distinctive 'African' bush hat, as worn by WAFF/KAR British Officers. Note: The Gordons had no infantry battalions in India or Burma during the Second World War, and the regiment carry's no battle honours for Burma. However, many former Gordon Highlanders did serve in Burma, not least the officers & men of the war-raised, and subsequently converted , 8th (City of Aberdeen) Battalion but they did have the war raised 8th Battalion that was converted to the 100th 100th Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery. This battalion served with the 2nd Infantry Division in the Burma Campaign. Another former Gordons unit, the 9th (Donside) Battalion along with the 11th Battalion) were initially posted to the Shetland islands. Later they were amalgamated with the 5th Battalion and sent to India for training. Converted to an armoured regiment in 1942 as the 116th Regiment Royal Armoured Corps (Gordons), they continued to wear the Gordons cap badge on the black beret of the RAC.116th RAC were sent to India and joined 267th Indian Armoured Brigade; later they served in Burma where as part of 255th Indian Tank Brigade they were involved in the dash for Rangoon and were heavily involved in the battle of Meiktila, signalling the end of Japanese hopes in Burma We have no reason to believe that Wilf Cheyne was posted to, or served with either of the 'converted' Gordons units, and do know he was serving with 7th Battalion Nigeria Regiment from 1944 onwards. Post-war he served in British Somaliland, and later served for several years in Malaya / Malaysia. Latterly he was Officer Commanding the Perak Home Guard, for which he was decorated with the Perak MSM - a unique award to a British Officer - and was amongst the very first recipients of the Malaysian Order of the Realm, his name being published in the very first Malaysian Gazette 'Honours List' The Straits Budget issue of 12 November 1958, contained the below following article pertaining to Lt-Col Cheyne: Quote, Colonel is leaving Malaya next week Ipoh Nov.7 - An army officer who served with the famous Chindits in the Burma campaign, and who helped to train thousands of officers and men of the Home Guard organisation from various parts of Malaya, will be leaving next week on completion of his term. He is Lieutenant Colonel W. Cheyne. commandant of the Home Guard training centre here for the past 5 years, who was awarded the Ahli Mangu Negara decoration by the Yang-di Pertuan Agong in the merdeka honours list. Unquote. Wilf married Catherine McLean Mavor, at Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1940. Lt-Colonel Cheyne is recorded to have died at Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England, on, 11 March 2006 The medals mounted in the swing style and as-worn by the recipient.The silk ribands suspended from a mounting bar which latter retains its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About EF

A Burma Campaign group of 4: Private A. Brims, Calcutta Scottish - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI 1st issue, & suspender bar 'India' (Pte. A. Brims, Cal. Scott., A.F.I.) The medals mounted from an old brooch bar in the court-style suspended form contemporary ribbons and almost certainly 'as worn' by the recipient Condition: VF

A Burma theatre Royal Armoured Corps 'Tanks' campaign & long service medal group of 5: Sergeant Robert Bell, 3rd (Prince of Wales's) Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers), Royal Armoured Corps - The 1939-45 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC Medal. GVI first bar 'Regular Army' (2211082 Sjt. R. Bell. R.A.C.) Sold together with; - The King's Badge: Awarded to service personnel who were medically discharged due to effects of wounds, injury or illness Important: The Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal was authorised per Army Order 148 of August 1945, wherein he is shown as 3rd Dragoon Guards (Royal Armoured Corps) Note: The 3rd Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers) had been stationed in British India from 1936, and remained in India at the outbreak of the Second World. The regiment subsequently saw considerable service in the Burma campaigns, for which it received the following battle honours; Imphal, Tamu Road, Nunshigum, Bishenpur, Kanglatongbi, Kennedy Peak, Shwebo, Sagaing, Mandalay, Ava, Irrawaddy River, Yenangyaung 1945, Burma 1944?45. During it's long service in Burma the unit served with the 254th Indian Tank Brigade. Equiped with the M3 Lee medium tanks, the regiment was sent to North-East India with the 254th Indian Tank Brigade in December 1943. It took part in the Battle of Imphal, which began in late March 1944 after the Japanese launched the U-Go offensive. On 20 March, around Tamu, six of the regiment's tanks clashed with six Japanese Type 95 Ha-Go tanks, destroying five of them and capturing the other. Later, in the battle to retake Nunshigum Ridge on 13 April, tanks from the regiment's 'B' Squadron supported the 1/17th Dogras in fierce fighting that dislodged the Japanese defenders. It is likely that Sergeant Bell served in all the regiments battles through to May 1944, if not alos after that period Robert Bell , son of Bell was a native of North Shields, Northumberland, England, where he was born on 4 January 1907. Basis Robert's unique post 1920 Army Number, it is known that he originally joined the Royal Engineers, of the Territorial Army, as his Army Number is from a block allocated to the Corps of Royal Engineers. He subsequently attested for the Regualr Army at Newcastle, Northumberland, on 14 June 1926. At the time of his joining the Regular Army, Robert claimed to have been employed as a 'Miner', and that he was 19 years and 6 months of age. Initially he had enlisted for a period of 6 years with 'The Colours' and 6 years on the Army Reserve. The 'Royal Tank Corps Enlistment Records' held and accessible at The National Archives, show under the 'Remarks' column that Robert was posted to the 3rd Dragoon Guards. The same source also shows that he took his final discharge from the British Army on 20 July 1944, citing authority as 390 (XVI) King's Regualtions (being found to be medically unfit for further military service). After leaving the British Army, in civilian life, Robert Bell became a long distance lorry driver, and is recorded as having died at Wallsend, North Tyneside, England, on 28 June 1979 The medals are accompanied by some copied research including; - Birth Certificate - Death Certificate - Entry page form Royal Tank Corps register Condition: About EF

A Burma, South Easia and Indian Independence miniature medal group of 6: Lieutenant-Colonel John Rudolph Whitaker, Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers, late Indian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Royal Irish Fusiliers & The Queen\'s (Royal West - The 1939-1945 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. With Oakleaf emblem for 'Mention-in-Despatches' - General Service 1918-62, With clasp 'S.E. Asia 1945-46'​ - India: Independence Medal 1947 Mention in Despatches: The award was published in the M.I.D. London Gazette 19 September 1946, an award for Burma, the recipient shown as Major (temp) J. R. Whitaker (EC.7272) Indian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. The premable to the awards list states; Quote, The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma Unquote. John Rudolph Whitaker, son of Frederick Whitaker (Clerk) & Louisa Sarah Whitaker, was a native of, Lewisham, Kent, England, where he was born on, 2 January 1905. He enlisted in The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment in July 1941 (6100845) from 168 O.C.T.U. and was commissioned (162691 later EC.7272) into the Royal Irish Fusiliers in January 1941. Subsequently served with the Indian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. Post-war Whitaker transferred to the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Whitaker saw wife service in Burma and South-East Asia. Promoted Lieutenant-Colonel in 1953, he is recorded as having died on, 19 May 1969. The miniatures professionally mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The miniature suspended from a contemporary white metal mounting bar, this latter retaining the original long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: About EF

A C.E.F. Great War campaign pair: Acting Sergeant Ronald Ollar, 49th Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force - British War Medal. Silver issue (100335 A.Sjt. R.Ollar. 49-Can. Inf.) - Interallied Victory Medal (100335 A.Sjt. R.Ollar. 49-Can. Inf.) Ronald Macalister Ollar (a unique surname in the C.E.F.) was a native of Kilkerran Cottage, Campbeltown, Argyllshire, Scotland. He was born in 1885, and was the son of Alexander and Mary Ollar. The 1901 Scottish Census shows that he was living with his parents at the family home, and was occupied as a 'Joiner House Apprentice'. Prior to leaving Scotland for Canada sometime between 1902-1914, Ronald had been a member of the Volunteer Force or Territorial Force in Scotland (his CEF aatestation papers refer) where he was a member of the local Argyll and Suhterland Highlanders battalion. On moving to Canada he was employed there as a 'Carpenter'. A descendent reported that Ronald was Wounded-in-Action as well as 'Gassed' during the Great War, and that these injuries and experiences had long lingering adverse effects on his health and general well being, and largely contributed to his relatively early death at the age of 48, when he died at his family home at Cambeltown on 26 November 1933. He never married and had no issue Note: Each medal is suspended from a contemporary silk watered weave riband bar (see illustrations). These retaining the original pin-back brooch fittings Condition: EF

A Calcutta based \'Master Mariners\' World Wars campaign medal group of 7: Captain James Robert Thomas Johnson, Master Mariner, Asiatic Steam Navigation Company, Mercantile Marine - British War Medal. Silver issue (J. R. T. Johnson.) - Mercantile Marine War Medal (J. R. T. Johnson.) - The 1939-1945 Star - The Atlantic Star - The Africa Star. With clasp \'North Africa 1942-43\' - The Burma Star - War Medal All medals verified as entitled / issued per below medal rolls & medal index cards: - British War Medal (Ref BT 351/1/71217) - Mercantile Marine War Medal (ref BT 351/1/71217) - The 1939-1945 Star (Ref BT 395/1/49681) - The Atlantic Star (Ref BT 395/1/49681) - The Africa Star. \'North Africa 1942-43\' (Ref BT 395/1/49681) - The Burma Star (Ref BT 395/1/49681) - War Medal (Ref BT 395/1/49681) James Robert Thomas Johnson, son of Albert Johnson (a \'Watch-Maker\') & Betsy Johnson (nee Parry ) was a native of, Birkenhead, England, where he was born on, 3 January 1901. During the Great War, James, who was an apprenticed \'cadet\' in the Mercantile Marine, had sailed upon below vessels during the period of hostilities - and had only been 14 years of age - when he had maid his maiden voyage! - \'Oweenee\', steel hulled four masted \'Barque\' 22/07/1915 to 13/03/1917 rating \'Boy\' -\'Oweenee\', steel hulled four masted \'Barque\', 11/06/1917 to 28/12/1917 rating Cadet - S.S. Dongarra\', steamship of 3554 tonnage , 11/04/1918 to 14/07/1918, rating Ordinary Seaman (OS) - \'Inversnaid\', steel hulled three masted \'Barque\' (Aberdeen registered) 17/07/1918 to 18/03/1919, rating Able Seaman (AB) In the period 1919-1920, the period immediately prior to passing his Second Mates Certificate for a Foreign Going Ship, James had made several other voyages upon below vessels: - S.S. Hector, steamship of 3005 tonnage (Liverpool Registered), 15/06/1919 to 02/11/1919 rating Seaman - S.S. Hector, steamship of 3005 tonnage (Liverpool Registered), 12/01/1920 to 22/05/1920 rating Able Seaman (AB) -S.S. Changuinola, steamship of 3552 tonnage (Bristol Registered), 04/06/1920 to 16/07/1920 rating Able Seaman (AB) -S.S. Changuinola, steamship of 3552 tonnage (Bristol Registered), 23/07/1920 to 30/08/1920 rating Able Seaman (AB) Shortly after passing his Second Mates Certificate of a Foreign Going Ship, at Liverpool on 27 September 1920 in 1920, with the \'Ticket\' issued to him on 8 October 1920, James accepted an appointment based in Calcutta, British India, as a \'Ships Officer\' with the Asiatic Steam Navigation Company, and as a passenger en-route to take up appointment is recorded as having sailed as a passenger on the British India Steam Navigation Company\'s ship S.S. Manora sailing from, London, England, on 19 November 1920, bound for Calcutta. James became a long term resident of, Calcutta, British India, from where, over a period of about 26 years years he plied his trade as a ships officer and later \'Master Mariner\' on vessels owned and or managed by the Asiatic Steam Navigation Company. In 1938, at Calcutta, British India, James, married Gertrude Ellen Hullock (a widow). During the Second World War, Captain Johnson, sailed \'In-Command\', across both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. On 3 December 1946 he returned to the United Kingdom, at which time he was described as a Master Mariner. He died on 27 February 1974 at Morfa Nefyn, Caernarvonshire, Wales Asiatic Steam Navigation Company: This company was formed in 1878 the Liverpool Merchants, Turner & Co. and their Calcutta associates, Turner, Morrison & Co. to operate cargo and passenger services in the Bay of Bengal. Although owned and registered in the U.K, the company\'s ships were based in Calcutta and rarely returned to Britain. Initially the company\'s trade was initially coastal plying the routes to/from; Calcutta, Ceylon, Bombay and numerous smaller ports, but this was soon extended to include Chittagong (East Bengal), together with the Burmese ports of Rangoon & Moulmein. Further expansion took place in 1892 when a route between Calcutta and Java (Netherlands East Indies) via Malayan ports was opened. Later, the Indian Government mail contract to the Andaman Islands was won which also - by default included the transportation of convicts from British India to the penal settlement at Port Blair The company suffered a number of losses during both World Wars: Five ships were lost during the Great War and eight were lost during World War II. In 1935 a controlling interest in A.S.N.Co. was acquired by British India S.N. Co. After the independence of India, the Java - India sugar and Burma - India rice trades were lost and in 1961 the remaining shares in the company were bought by the P & O group and the company was later fully absorbed into P & O. The medal mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with some copied research An eminently researchable group, with regards to the \'exotic\' history of the many sailings & voyages carried out by this Calcutta based \'Master Mariner\' Condition: GVF

A Calcutta \'Box Wallah\'s\' Great War and Long Service Medal group of 3: Trooper Edward Hamilton Sayres, Calcutta Light Horse, late Indian Army Reserve of Officers attached 25th Cavalry (Frontier Force) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. E. N. Sayres.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut. E. N. Sayres.) - Volunteer Long Service Medal (for India and Colonies). GV issue (Tpr. E. H. Sayres, Cal. L.H., A.F.I.) Note: The pair with second forename initial \'N\' (sic) and exactly as issued by the Calcutta Mint Edward Hamilton Sayres was a long time expatriate resident \'Tea Broker\' & \'Tea Taster in Calcutta,British India. During the Second World War, in 1944, he was nominated as Steward of the Royal Calcutta Turf Club at Tollygunge - and a plum social gig at time when the City of Calcutta was bursting with allied British, Canadian and American \'Officers\' either resident on \'Admin / Logistics\' duties, and or on \'R & R\' leave from the Burma front A child of Empire, Edward Hamilton “Freddie” Sayres was the product of the marriage (1887 in Ceylon) between “Jack” Sayres and Jeanie Stephenson. Born in Ceylon Colony in 1889, he later became according to the Sayres family tree, a ‘Tea taster in Calcutta’. Edward established himself in Calcutta as a ‘Tea Broker’ with the large and long-established Tea Auctioneers Carritt Moran & Co. Apart from dealing with tea, the young Edward Sayres was clearly an excellent horseman. The Calcutta Light Horse” history (Gale & Polden, 1957) tells us that ‘Trooper E. H. Sayers’ (sic) won the “1911-12 Calcutta Light Horse Paperchase Challenge Cup” The Nominal Roll of the Calcutta Light Horse for August 1914 showed that at the outbreak of the Great War, E. H. Sayres had reached the rank of Corporal. His name is juxtaposed with that of Trooper A. C. Sayres, his brother, who also subsequently served with the Indian Cavalry during the 1914-18 war (Capt.). After waiting three years before getting into the war, Edward Hamilton Sayres was commissioned into the Indian Army Reserve of Officers on 5 April 1917. His previous service was given as ‘Calcutta Light Horse, 6 years’, and that he had a ‘slight’ command of Hindustani. He is shown on the IARO (Cavalry) list as having the qualification ‘207a’ (Colloquial Hindustani). His younger brother “Sandy” had already joined the IARO in January 1917 and was immediately attached to the Deccan Horse (29th Lancers) The London Gazette” of 22 June 1917 announced that ‘The King has approved the admission of Edward Hamilton Sayres of the Indian Army Reserve of Officers (Cavalry Branch), to be a Second Lieutenants, dated 5th April 1917. As a The newly-minted twenty-eight year old Second Lieutenant Sayres was attached to 33rd Cavalry The unit to which Second Lieutenant Sayres was attached, was raised in 1820 as the 3rd Regiment of Bombay Light Cavalry. In 1903 it became the 33rd Queen Victoria’s Own Light Cavalry (and later amalgamated with the Poona Horse). The Poona Horse history lists E.H. Sayres, IARO, as being attached to 33rd Queen Victoria’s Own Light Cavalry on 23 April 1917, the unit having returned to India after lengthy service in Mesopotamia. 33rd Cavalry was stationed at Lahore, with a squadron at Multan. They left for Risalpur on 16 November 1917, however, by that time, 2nd Lieut. Sayres had gone overseas on \'Active Service\', having transferred to 25th Cavalry (Frontier Force) on, 5 November 1917. 25th Cavalry went to East Africa in August 1917, three months before Lieut. Sayres joined. By November 1917, tsetse-fly had killed many of the 25th Cavalry horses and well over half of the Regiment was dismounted. By the time Lieut. Sayres reached the theatre of war, patrols of 25th Cavalry were being sent from German East Africa into Portugese East Africa to reconnoitre positions of Lettow-Vorbeck’s Schutztruppen. About this time, the departing 10th South African Horse gave its horses to 25th Cavalry, in addition to Remounts, allowing the unit to become fully-mounted again. In January 1918, the rains fell and the Rovuma River rose. All British troops south of the river were recalled back to German East Africa. The 25th Cavalry (Frontier Force) re-grouped and rode slowly back through the rain to Lindi Harbour. After handing in its horse and mules, the Regiment, after four months of campaigning in inhospitable conditions, embarked on HMT “Salamis” on 1 February 1918 and returned to India. Twenty-six members of the Regiment were killed or died of wounds or disease during the campaign in East Africa. Capt. J. Nethersole, MC, was awarded a Bar to his Military Cross; Captains W. K, Fraser-Tytler and N. S. Bruce, RAMC attached 25th Cavalry (Frontier Force), the Military Cross. In addition six IDSMs and eleven Mentions in Despatches were awarded (including Brevet Lt.-Col. G. A. R. Watts and Major P. W. Burrowes: the tempy. Comd. and temp. 2nd-in-Comd. respectively). In East Africa t is known that 25th Cavalry took part in operations at Nahungo and Chingwea. This was followed by the unit’s pursuit of forces led by the redoubtable German commander, von Lettow-Vorbeck, to the Portuguese African border The London Gazette of 15 November 1918, carried the announcement of the King’s approval of promotions to the IARO, including E. H. Sayres (Lieutenant, 5 April 1918) and several other officers. At this stage, Lieut. Sayres had been transferred to the Infantry, namely 1/56th Punjabi Rifles (Frontier Force). The thirty-year old Sayres, however, was released from the IARO in July 1919, and returned to his employer, Carritt Moran & Co., by now situated at 9, Mission Row, Calcutta In 1921, perhaps on furlough, Edward (“Freddie”) Sayres, together with his brother Capt. Alexander (“Sandy”) Sayres, both former “temporary gentlemen” and ex-cavalry officers, took passage from Bombay to London. The London Gazette of 1 September 1922, belatedly published the King’s approval of resignations from the IARO. This included Lieutenant E. H. Sayres, who resigned with effect from 1 May 1922 and was permitted to retain the rank of Lieutenant. He continued his association with the Calcutta Light Horse, and subsequently qualified for the Volunteer Long Service Medal GVR (18 years’ service, war service counting double). This appeared in India Army Order № 789, dated 5 December 1928, ‘Approved by his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief in India. The Vol LS medal to Sayres was one of only 37 awarded to the Calcutta Light Horse, AFI “Tea taster” Edward Sayres was clearly also a “man of the Turf” and had a long-term association with the Royal Calcutta Turf Club. Established in 1847 as the Calcutta Turf Club, it regulated all matters concerning racing and protecting the interests of the Turf in Calcutta (and later throughout most of India). Elections to the Club were by ballot, a committee of five being appointed to manage the affairs of the Club, with five Stewards to supervise the races. His association with the RCTC culminated in the years 1944 and 1945, with his holding office as a Steward of the Turf Club, being one of five notable personages. It seems likely that Sayres – at about the age of sixty – retired to Jersey after Indian Independence in 1947. However the Royal Calcutta Turf Club continued to thrive in his absence, and does so to this day – under exactly the same name Edward Hamilton “Freddie” Sayres was married to Jessie Clara Sayres, née Alderman, but they had no children. Seven years after Indian Independence, it is known that Edward Sayres purchased land on Jersey from a certain T. W. Wright. This was on 6 March 1954 All 3 x medals mounted in the swing-style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with some soft-copy research that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Silver medals toned Condition: GVF

A Cameronian Old Sweat's Great War campaign and long service group of 4: Acting Company Sergeant Major William George Hall, 1st Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) - 1914 Star. With original clasp '5th Aug-22nd Nov.1914 (4883 Sjt. W. Hall. 1/Sco:Rif.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (**** A.W.Cl.2. W.G. Hall. Sco Rif.) - Interallied Victory Medal (**83 A.W.Cl.2. W.G. Hall. Sco R*f.) - Military LS&GC Medal. GV 1st issue (4883 Sjt: W.G. Hall. Sco: Rif.) Note: * denotes a digit or letter worn through contact wear and illegible on the BWM & Interallied Victory Medals only Important: The recipients servioce papers show that he first entered theatre of war France on 14 August 1914 William George Hall a native of the parish of St.Georges, London, Middlesex, England, circa 1873. He was aged 20 years and 9 months when he attested for service with the Regular Army and a career with the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) at London, on 12 March 1894. At the time of his enlistment he described himself as having been a 'Printer' by 'Trade'. He was however no stranger to military service as he cited prior volunteer service with the 1st Volunteer Battalion Royal Fusiliers. William went on to rack up an impressive continuous service of 22 years with the Cameronians, most of which was spent overseas on garrison duty in the Empire and on active service during the Great War, as under; - Home: 12 Mar 1893 - 29 Nov 1894 - India: 20 Nov 1894 - 26 Oct 1906 - Home: 27 Oct 1906 - 13 Aug 1914 - France: 14 Aug 1914 - 31 Jul 1915 - Home: 01 Aug 1915 - 11 Mar 1916 He was never reduced in rank throughout his long regimental career, and his final rank as a commissioned Warrant Officer was Acting Company Sergeant Major of 1st Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) The details above were extrapolated from the recipients extant service papers, which are accessible at a popular on-line research website Condition: Contact marks & polished GF

A campaign and 'Rhodesia Independence' medal group of 3: Bombardier Thomas Harkins, 32nd Guided Weapons Regiment, Royal Artillery - GSM 1962. With clasp 'Northern Ireland' (24294252 Gnr. T. Harkins RA.) - Rhodesia Medal 1980 (24294252 L. Bdr. T Harkins R.A.) - Zimbabwe: Independence Medal 1980. Officially numbered (26851) Note: Sold together with; - Buckingham Palace restricted permission to accept & wear the Zimbabwe medal - Official named card box of issue for the Rhodesia Medal - Official named / identifed photograph of Harkins in Rhodesia - Army Form B 200 (ADP) 'Soldiers Record of Service' Important: An estimated 85 x Rhodesia Medals were awarded to 'All-Ranks' of the Royal Artillery, for their deployment to Rhodesia in 190 during Operation Agila - of which 5 x officers and 29 x soldiers of 32nd Guided Weapons Regiment, Royal Artillery, including Lance Bomardier Harkins were awarded medals Lance-Bombardier Thomas Harkins, was a native of West Lothian, Scotland, where he was born on 1 May 1954. He enlisted in the British Army, and service with the Royal Artillery on 13 June 1972. In total he served 9 years with 'The Colours', taking his final discharge on 12 June 1981. During his service Harkins served multiple tours ( x 4) in Northern Ireland, the first of which was between 2 May 1973 to 4 September 1973 - his General Service Medal with clasp being issued to him on 19 February 1976. Harkins also served in Belize on two tours, in 1977 and again in 1979. Lance-Bomardier Harkins deployed to Rhodesia, as a member fo the British Military Advisory Team, between 23 December 1979 to 10 March 1980 The medals mounted for display attached to a dark felt board Sold with a quantity of copied research Condition: EF

A campaign and double long service medal group of 3: Sergeant W. Edwards, Prince Wales Own, late Army Cadet Force and East Yorkshire Regiment - GSM 1918. EIIR issue with clasp \'Malaya\' (22634457 Pte. W. Edwards, E. Yorks.) - Efficiency Medal. EIIR issue with Second Award Bar: (22634457 Sgt. W. Edwards, P.W.O.) - Cadet Forces Long Service Medal. EIIR Iusse (W. Edwards, A.C.F.) The group mounted in the court-style. The mounting brooch bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: The silver medals toned, about GVF

A campaign and efficient service group of 4: Warrant Officer II, C.S. Rogers Royal Artillery - Defence Medal - War Medal - General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue \'Malaya\' (846421 W.O.Cl.2. C.S. Rogers. R.A.) - Efficiency Medal. GVI type I \'Territorial\' & extra bar (846421 B.Q.M. Sjt C.S. Rogers R.A.) Condition: GVF

A campaign and long group of 3: Squadron Quarter Master Sergeant William Nolan O\'Donnell, Army Pay Corps late 1st Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers - Egypt Medal 1882. Reverse dated 1882 no clasp (1476 Pay Mr Sergt W.N. O\'Donnell, 1/R.I. Fus) - Military LS&GC Medal. Victorian issue (62 S:Q.M:Sgt: W.N. O\'Donnell. A:P:C.) - Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star 1882 Note: The naming on the Egypt medal has customary wear at 3\' & 9\' O\'clock over \'Mr\' in rank and \'ell\' of surname William Nolan O\'Donnell a native oif Kilkenny, Ireland, was aged 24 years and a \'Ships Steward\' when he enlisted for service with the British Army at Liverpool, England, on 30 March 1878. Subsequently he served a total of 21 years and 5 days with the colours, during that time he served with the 1st Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers for just over 14 and a half years until 15 November 1892 on which latter date he transferred to the Military Staff Clerks, and finally to the Army Pay Corps on 1 April 1893. William Nolan served more than 9 years overseas as under; - Egypt: 8 Aug 1882-8 Nov 1892 (1st Bn Royal Irish Fusiliers) - India: 12 Sep 1883-14 Nov 1892 (1st Bn Royal Irish Fusiliers) His final discharge from the British Army on 3 April 1899 at Fermoy, Ireland. At the time of his discharge he was in possession of a First Class Certificate in Education plus 3 medals, vide Egypt Medal, Long Service and Good Conduct Medal and the Khedival Star for 1882; his conduct and character were described as \'Exemplary\' and he 45 years of age. His intended place of residence was given as 183 Barrackton, Cork City, Ireland, where he would live with his wife nee Jane Cronin whom he had married at Cork on 1 July 1879, and with whom raised a large family of seven children A large set of the recipients service papers confirming all of the above details will be forwarded to the buyer by email file attachment Condition: Egypt with loose suspender, pitting and edge wear hence the LSGC better thus about GF-VF

A campaign and long service group of 3: Leading Aircraftman J.W. Guildford, Air Auxiliary Air Force - Defence Medal - War Medal - Air Efficiency Award. GVI first issue (855052 L.A.C. J.W. Guildford. A.A.F.) The Air Efficiency Award is confirmed as having been authorised for award on 30 September 1948 Medals all fitted with the original ribands as issued Condition: GVF

A campaign and long service group of 3: Sergeant A.F.H. Bayliss, Royal Air Force - GSM 1918. EIIR with clasp \'Malaya\' (1920014 Jnr.Tech. A.F.H. Bayliss. R.A.F.) - AGS Medal 1902. With clasp \'Kenya\' (1920014 Cpl. A.F.H. Bayliss. R.A.F.) - Royal Air Force LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue (S1920014 Sgt. A.F.H. Bayliss. R.A.F.) Primarily an army and policing action, the award of the Africa General Service Medal for service during the \'Mau Mau\' rebellion is a fairly uncommon issue when awarded to the Royal Air Force The recipients unique RAF service number denotes an enlistment as a Boy Entrant sometime between May 1947 - September 1951 Condition: VF

A campaign and long service group of 3: Sergeant B. Ingham, Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers - GSM 1962. With clasp 'Northern Ireland' (24100104 L/Cpl B. Ingham REME.) - United Nations Service Medal. 'UNCYP' for Cyprus - Military LS&GC. EIIR issue with bar 'Regular Army' (24100104 Sgt B Ingham REME) Note: The United Nations medal is a good solid struck contemporary piece from the 1970's The medals mounted in the swing-style, presumably 'as-worn' by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the hinged pin fitting Condition: The silver medals dark toned. VF

A campaign and long service group of 3: Staff Sergeant J.M. Jackson, Royal Army Pay Corps - United Nations Service Medal, With clasp 'Korea' - GSM 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (22660731 Sgt. K. Jackson. R.A.P.C.) - Military LS&GC. EIIR issue 'Regular Army' bar (22660731 Sgt. M.J. Jackson. R.A.P.C.) Note: Likely clerical error basis forename initials on the silver medals, but no corrections, and both properly officially impressed as issued The group mounted in the 'swing-style- and 'as-worn'. Medals suspended from contemporary ribands and the mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fitting Condition: GVF

A campaign and long service group of 4: Staff Sergeant T.A. Hearne, Royal Army Pay Corps - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (22287458 Sgt. T.A. Hearne, R.A.P.C.) - Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR & 'Regular Army' bar (22287458 S.Sgt. T.A. Hearne, RAPC.) The group mounted in the 'swing-style- and 'as-worn'. Medals suspended from contemporary ribands and the mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: Medals laquered GVF

A campaign and long service group of 4: Warrant Officer I, F. Moreland, Royal Army Pay Corps - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. 'Arabian Peninsula' (2164964 W.O. CL.1. F.Moreland. R.A.P.C.) - Military LS&GC. EIIR & bar 'Regular Army' (2164964 W.O. CL.1. F.Moreland. R.A.P.C.) Important: The recipients unique pre-1941 'Army Number' shows that he had originally enlisted and served with the Royal Engineers A scarce campaign clasp on the market to the Royal Army Pay Corps The group mounted 'swing-style' suspended from contemporary ribands on a pin-back brooch, and presumably 'as-worn' by the recipient Condition: GVF

A campaign and long service group of 5: Sergeant A. W. F. Stewart, 1st Battalion King?s Shropshire Light Infantry - War Medal 1939-45 - Korea Medal 1950-53 (14869377 C. Sjt., K.S.L.I.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' - AGS Medal 1902. EIIR issue with clasp 'Kenya' (14869377 Sgt., K.S.L.I.) - Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue & 'Regular Army' bar (14869377 Sgt., KSLI.) Note: The AGSM only with official corrections to some of the initials and forename 1st Battalion Kings Shropshire Light Infantry carried the below two battle honours for their services during the Korean War; - Kowang San - Korea 1951-53 Together with 1/K.O.S.B., those regiments had the distinction in the British Army of having served for the longest period of time in theatre during the Korean War The group mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary silk ribands, with the mounting brooch bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A campaign and long service group of 7 to a Welsh born British Officer of Scandanavian descent: Captain (Honorary Major) Frank Bergelin, Royal Signals, late 1st Indian Divisional Signals - IGS 1936. Clasp 'NWF 1936-37' (2323567 Sgln. F. Bergelin. R.Signals.) - 1939-45 Star - France & Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR with clasp 'Malaya'(2323567 W.O.CL.2. F. Bergelin. R.Sigs.) - Military LS&GC. EIIR with 'Regular Army' bar (2323567 W.O.CL.2. F. Bergelin. R.Sigs.) Important: The IGS medal and clasp confirmed as issued per the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/98), wherein the recipient is shown as having qualified for the medal and clasp while serving with 1st Indian Divisional Signals - the medal roll compiled and signed at Rawalpindi, on 1 November 1938 Note: On 13 March 1976, Captain Bergelin (officer number 452898) resigned his commission on exceding the age limit, at which time he was restored to the honorary rank of Major (Q.M.) Important: A search of 'Ancestry' shows that both the Parents and Grandaparents of the recipient - all living in Cardiff, Wales in 1911 - are listed variously as being born in Sweden, and or Russian subjects from Finland. Frank Bergelin (the recipient) was born in Cardiff on 13 March 1915, and is recorded as having died in first quarter of 2001 in Wantage, Berkshire, England Sold together with some copied research pages from a genealogical website The medals are mounted in the loose style, quite possibly as worn by the recipient. The ribands being silk contemporary issues, and the mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A campaign and long service group of 9: Sergeant Albert Everitt, Kings Shropshire Light Infantry, late South Wales Borderers - British War Medal. Silver issue (44555 Pte A.E.Everitt.S.Wales.Bord) - Interallied Victory Medal (44555 Pte A.E.Everitt.S.Wales.Bord) - IGS Medal 1908. GV 2nd Type 'North West Frontier 30-31' (4027619 Sjt A E Everitt, K.S.L.I) - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star - Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC Medal. GVI 1st Type with 'Regular Army' bar (4027619 Sjt A.E. Everitt, K.S.L.I) Albert E. Everitt is confirmed form his Medal Index Card as having first served with the South Wales Borderers when he entered a theatre of war during the Great War. His MIC also confirms that he subsequently transferred to the Kings Shropshire Light Infantry during the course of the Great War A previous vendor reported that Sergeant Everitt served with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers during the Second World War Sold together with a a copy of recipients MIC and a named / identified group photograph captioned 'Families, 1st K.S.L.I., Kaldana, India, 1932, in which Sergeant Everitt, together with his wife, daughter and son are all identified The medals mounted in the 'swing-style' suspended from a brooch bar Condition: Great War pair GF others VF

A campaign and long service medal group of 3: Sergeant M. J. Gardner, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers - GSM 1962. With clasp 'Northen Ireland' (23709524 Sgt. M. J. Gardner REME. ) - United Nations: Service Medal for UNCYP - Military LSGC Medal. EIIR 'Regular Army' bar (23709524 Sgt M J Gardner REME) Note: The UN Medal. fitted with it's original riband and mounting brooch pin, is a good quality strike / manufacture, with matt gilding, as issued prior to the 1980's, and not to be confused with the poorly made efforts produced and issued since then Sold together with the original official white card box of issue for the General Service Medal. This latter with official named lable bearing medal and recipients details Condition: EF

A campaign and long service medal group of 5: Sergeant George William Seaman 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment - 1914 Star. No clasp (6601 L.Cpl G.W. Seaman. 1/Devon:R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (6601 Sjt G.W. Seaman. Devon.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (6601 Sjt G.W. Seaman. Devon.R.) - Defence Medal - Military LS&GC Medal. GV first issue (6601 Sjt G.W. Seaman. Devon.R.) Sold together with local bazaar ?Cast? gilding metal cap badge, with slider on reverse Note: All Great War medals confirmed as issued on the respective Medal Index Card (ref The National Archives) which shows that the recipient was also issued a dated clasp to the 1914 Star George William Seaman, was a native of Babbacombe, Torquay, Devonshire, England. He had been born at Finsbury, Middlesex, England, circa 1883. George enlisted in the 3rd (Militia) Battalion Devonshire Regiment on 21 February 1901. At the time of his enlistment he was employed as a ?Groom? and was residing at 19 Hairdown Terrace, Babbacombe, Torquay. George transferred to the ?Regular Army? on 4 April 1901, and service with a regular battalion of the Devonshire Regiment. At the time of the outbreak of the Great War, George ? by then a ?Reservist? - was recalled to the Colours. Holding the appointment of Lance Corporal, he first entered theatre of war ?France? on 20 September 1914. When George retired from the British Army he returned to Babbacombe, Torquay. England, and is recorded as having died there on 6 September 1963 Condition: The group mostly VF

A campaign and long service medal pair: Colour Sergeant George Ogilvie, 1st battalion Gordon Highlanders - IGS 1895. With clasp 'Relief of Chitral 1895' (1984 Sgt. G. Ogilvie 1st Bn Gord: Highrs) - Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. EDVII (1984 Clr: G. Ogilvie. Gordon Hdrs) Important: IGS medal and clasp confirmed as entitled in the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/78) George Ogilvie, a native of Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, was born there circa 1867. Prior to joining the British Army on 16 December 1885 - at ther age of 18 years and 1 month - he had been employed as a 'Mill-Worker' in Dundee. George subsequerntly served a long and distinguished military career with the Gordon Highlanders. By the time he took his final discharge on 30 June 1913, he had completed more 27 years and 127 days service with the Gordons, during which time he had served overseas in Malta, Ceylon and India, including active service on the North West Frontier of India in 1895. George appears to have been a model soldier, as at time of discharge his military conduct and character were descxribed as having been 'Exemplary' George Ogilvie did not serve in the South African War, and 'both' of his medals and clasps here offered are confirmed as his full entitlement in his respective service papers The recipients service papers (19 pages) in the WO97 file series are extant and available from The National Archives Condition: VF

A campaign and long service medal pair: Colour Sergeant George Ogilvie, 1st battalion Gordon Highlanders - IGS 1895. With clasp 'Relief of Chitral 1895' (1984 Sgt. G. Ogilvie 1st Bn Gord: Highrs) - Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. EDVII (1984 Clr: G. Ogilvie. Gordon Hdrs) Important: IGS medal and clasp confirmed as entitled in the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/78) George Ogilvie, a native of Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, was born there circa 1867. Prior to joining the British Army on 16 December 1885 - at ther age of 18 years and 1 month - he had been employed as a 'Mill-Worker' in Dundee. George subsequerntly served a long and distinguished military career with the Gordon Highlanders. By the time he took his final discharge on 30 June 1913, he had completed more 27 years and 127 days service with the Gordons, during which time he had served overseas in Malta, Ceylon and India, including active service on the North West Frontier of India in 1895. George appears to have been a model soldier, as at time of discharge his military conduct and character were descxribed as having been 'Exemplary' George Ogilvie did not serve in the South African War, and 'both' of his medals and clasps here offered are confirmed as his full entitlement in his respective service papers The recipients service papers (19 pages) in the WO97 file series are extant and available from The National Archives Condition: VF

A campaign and long service pair of medals: Driver Alfred Collins, Royal Horse Artillery, late 3rd Field Battery Royal Artillery - IGS 1895. 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' 'Tirah 97-98' (315 Dvr A. Collins 3d Fd By. R.A.) - Military LS&GC Medal. GV first issue (315 Dvr: A. Collins. R.H.A.) Important: Both medals and all the clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls and auhrities cited below; - Ref WO 100/85 for India General Service Medal 1895 - Ref Army Order 104 of 1912 for LS&GC Medal Alfred Collins, was a native of Arborfield, Reading, Berkshire, England, where he was born circa 1874. By trade he described himself as a 'Groom' and was 18 years and 4 months of age when he attested at Redhill, Surrey, England, on 1 November 1893, for service with the British Army being posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery. Alfred subsequently served overseas in India for 9 years and 143 days between 10 September 1896 to 30 January 1906, during which time he experienced active campaign service on the North West Frontier of India. On his return to the United Kingdom in 1906, Alfred was transferred to the 'Royal Horse Artillery Riding Establishment', where he served the remainder of his military service. Alfred did not serve overseas during the Great War, and he took his final discharge form the British Army on 31 October 1915, by which time he had completed an impressive 22 years service The recipients service papers are extant and available from The National Archives Condition: About VF

A campaign and long service pair: Corporal D. J. Miles, Royal Air Force - GSM 1962. With clasp 'Malay Peninsula' (S 1944880 SAC. D.J. Miles. R.A.F.) - Royal Air Force LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue (Cpl D J Miles (S1944880) RAF) Note: The service number denotes that the recipient had entered the Royal Air Force as a Boy Entrant sometime after July 1954 Condition: GVF

A campaign and long service pair: Corporal Himlal Ghale, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles - General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (21155522 Rfn Himlal Ghale, 1/2 GR) - Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue 'Regular Army' (21155522 Cpl Himlal Ghale, 2 GR) The pair mounted court-style for display Condition: VF

A campaign and long service pair: Sergeant C.H. Lymburn, Royal Air Force - GSM 1962. 'South Arabia' (K 1925719 Sgt. C.H. Lymburn. R.A.F.) - RAF LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue (K 1925719 Sgt. C.H. Lymburn. R.A.F.) The recipients unique RAF service number denotes an enlistment as a direct Boy Entrant sometime between September 1951 and July 1954 The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting brooch retaining the long hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: VF

A campaign and long service pair: Sergeant G.T. Diamond, Royal Marines - GSM1962. With clasp 'Northern Ireland' (RM20741 G.T. Diamond Cpl RM) - Naval LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue (PO20741V Sgt. G T Diamond RM) Condition: GVF

A campaign and long service pair: Warrant Officer II, J. Shearer, Royal Army Pay Corps - GSM 1962. 'South Arabia' 'Malay Peninsula' (14190511 W.O. Cl.2. J. Shearer. RAPC.) - Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue 'Regular Army' (14190511 S.Sgt J. Shearer. RAPC.) The clasps on the GSM attached by the customary rod as issued Condition: GVF

A campaign and long service service group of 4: Senior Staff Instructor T. Lawler Army Physical Training Corps late Green Howards - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR with clasp 'Malaya' (4397002 S.S.I. T. Lawler. A.P.T.C.) - Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue 'Regular Army' bar (4397002 S.Sgt. T. Lawler. A.P.T.C.) Important: A scarce group on the market named to this unit, in particular with a campaign medal named to the rank of 'Senior Staff Instructor' The recipients unique Army Number shows that he had originally enlisted in the 'Green Howards' sometime prior to 1942 The group mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: VF

A campaign pair: Trooper B.T.P. McGillivray, 11th Hussars - GSM 1918. EIIR with clasp 'Malaya' (22541130 Tpr. B.T.P. McGillivray. 11 H) - United Nations Service Medal for Cyprus 'UNFICYP' The United Nations Medal is a finely struck piece contemporary to the era when the 11th Hussars (a.k.a. The Cherrypickers) served in Cyprus Condition: The GSM with single edge bruise otherwise VF

A campaign service pair: Corporal J. Cockburn, 1st Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) - United Nations: Service Medal with riband for UNFICYP - Cyprus - General Service Medal 1962. Clasp 'Northern Ireland' (23863661 Cpl. J. Cockburn BW.) Note: The UN medal is an original contemporary issue to the period, distinctive by the superior quality strike and metal compared to the modern-day issueD UN medals The 1st Black Watch served in Cyprus on United Nations 'Peacekeeping' duty in the period 1966-67 The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: The GSM dark toned GVF

A campaign, commemorative and long service medal group of 4: Sergeant Archibald Livingstone, 8th Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (1799. L-Cpl. A. Livingstone, A. & S. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1799 Sjt. A. Livingston, A. & S. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1799 Sjt. A. Livingston, A. & S. Highrs.) - TFEM. GV issue (53 Pte. A. Livingstone. 8/A. & S. Hdrs) Important: Sergeant Archibald Livingstone, 8th Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders is confirmed as having been twice ?Wounded-in-Action? during the Great War. Firstly he was wounded by shrapnel from a ?High Explosive Shell? to the left thigh, on 30 June 1915; secondly he was wounded in France ?Gunshot and Shrapnel Wounds? (or G.S.W.) in France on 20 September 1917, on which date he was wounded in the thigh, chest and hand Note: T.F.E.M. confirmed awarded per Army Order 9 of 1 January 1912. The Great War campaign medals verified per the respective campaign medal rolls (ref WO 329/2812, for the 1914-15 Star, & WO 329/1698, for the BWM/Victory medals). The rolls being compiled and signed at Perth, Scotland, respectively on 3 November 1919, and 22 September 1920, wherein it is shown that Sergeant Archibald Livingstone, 8th Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, first entered theatre of war 'France' on 1 May 1915 Archibald Livingstone, was a native of Strathfillan, Perthshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1884. Archibald?s service papers show that when he enlisted for the ?Duration of the War? with the Territorial Force, at Dunoon, on 6 August 1914, he was by ?Trade? a Butler in the service of Miss Campbell of Blytheswood, and in addition cited previous service as a volunteer soldier in the Territorial Force. When he enlisted in 1914, Archibald, then 30 years of age, was married to his wife Janet Livingstone, and they lived with their two daughters at ?Tigherchar? Loch Awe, by Dalmally, Argyllshire, Scotland With regards to his overseas service during the Great War, Archibald served in France and Flanders as under; - 01 May 1915 ? 06 July 1915 - 30 October 1915 ? 03 May 1916 - 04 December 1916 ? 22 September 1917 Sergeant Livingstone took his discharge from the British Army when he was disembodied on 24 February 1919 The medals mounted in the court-style for display Sold together with the original certificate of discharge and photocopied Medal Index Cards Condition: Mostly about GVF

A campaign, commemorative and long service medal group of 5: Private John Cunningham 7th Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (1445. Pte J. Cunningham. A. & S. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1445. Pte J. Cunningham. A. & S. H.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1445. Pte J. Cunningham. A. & S. H.) - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Efficiency Medal. GV (2971951 Pte. J. Cunningham. 7-A. & S. H.) Note: The Great War campaign medals and Jubilee medals all verified as entitled per the respective campaign & jubilee medal rolls, (ref WO 329/2812, for the 1914-15 Star, & WO 329/1697, for the BWM/Victory medals). The rolls being compiled and signed at Perth, Scotland, respectively on 28 November 1919, and 20 August 1920, wherein it is shown that Private John Cunningham, 7th Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, first entered theatre of war 'France' on 15 December 1914, and took his initial discharge from the British Army on 19 March 1917 The medals mounted in the court-style for display Sold together with photocopied Medal Index Card Condition: Mostly about VF

A Canadian 'Tunneller's' MM and bar group of 4: Private Angus MacSwain, M.M.*,42nd Canadian Infantry (Black Watch of Canada) attached 2nd Tunnelling Company, Canadian Engineers, Canadian Expeditionary Force - Military Medal GV. With 'Bar' (4188383 Pte A. McSwain. 42/Can:Inf:) - 1914-15 Star (418383 Pte A. Macswain. 42/Can:Inf:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (418383 Pte A. Mac Swain. 42-Can. Inf.) - Interallied Victory Medal (418383 Pte A. Mac Swain. 42-Can. Inf.) Note: Medals all officially impressed exactly as above, the MM with an additional '8' in number - as erroneously gazetted with no correction The first MM was gazetted on 16 August 1917, and the bar on 17 September 1917 - in the latter gazette he is shown as Sapper attached to 42/CEF He served with 2nd Tunnelling Company Canadian Engineers and he is shown in the Tunnellers War diary (mentioned by name) as winning e MM for specific gallantry at feature TOR TOP (tunnell network) on 21 June 1917 on which date; Quote, Tor Top 21/6/1917 2.AM. Several infantry Officers and men were gassed by a shell in dug-outs off G.Subway; they were brought out by some our sappers and revived Unquote He was later Wounded by GSW (shell shrapnel) in the face, on 4 August 1917 - after medical treatment in France and England he never returned to the Western Front and was discharged as a consequence of his wounds Angus hailed from Edinburgh, and prior to the Great War had served in RAMC Militia, and Royal Navy before migrating to Canada Condition: About GVF

A Canadian - Fighting Irish - Twice Wounded - Great War Fatal Casualty medal pair: Private James Edmund McCullough, 78th Canadian Infantry Battalion (Winnipeg Grenadiers) - British War Medal (234236 Pte. J. E. Mc Cullough. 78-Can. Inf.) - Interallied Victory Medal (234236 Pte. J. E. Mc Cullough. 78-Can. Inf.) Important: Private James Edmund McCullough, who was twice 'Wounded-in-Action' is confirmed having 'Died-of Wounds' on 29 November 1918 James Edmund McCullough, son of James McCullough (migrated to California, USA) & McCullough, was a native of Armagh, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, where he was born on, 1 February 1884. James migrated to Canada in the years preceding the Great War, and worked the land as a farmer in, Basswood, Manitoba. James attested for the Canadian Expeditionary Force, at Minnadosa, Manitoba, on 10 March 1916, on which date he was posted to the 203rd Battalion CEF. On, 24 October 1916, he embarked at Halifax, aboard the S.S. Grampian, bound for overseas service in Europe. James disembarked at Liverpool, England on, 5 November 1916. James McCullough was transferred to the 78th Infantry (Manitoba Regiment) of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, on, 22 December 1916. He first entered France on, 23 December 1916. At Arras, on 1 April 1917, he was 'Wounded-in-Action' with severe 'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wounds', or GSW, to his 'Right Shoulder', and admitted to the British Red Cross Hospital a,t Etaples on 4 April 1917. By 17 April 1917, James had been evacuated to the United Kingdom, where at, Glasgow, Scotland, he received medical treatment. He was discharged from hospital on 15 May 1917, and on 24 September 1917, was returned to France, for a second period of active servIce on the Western Front. James was wounded for a second time on, 24 August 1918 - when he was hit by a 'Bomb' with GSW to his 'Left Upper Arm'. James was again evacuated to England for medica treatment. However, this time his wounds were so debilitating, that he never recovered from his wounds and, on, 29 November 1918, he is recorded as having died at, Bristol, England. His widowed mother, who lived at, 48 Boaler Street, Liverpool, was subsequently presented with a silver Memorial Cross, together with the Great War campaign medals earned by her dead son. The body of James Edmund McCullough, was laid to rest near his mother, and was buried at Liverpool (West Derby) Cemetery, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, where his life and service is commemorated by a memorial headstone maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission The 78th Battalion (Winnipeg Grenadiers), Canadian Expeditionary Force: The 78th Battalion was authorized on 10 July 1915 and embarked for Great Britain on 20 May 1916. It disembarked in France on 13 August 1916, where it fought as part of the 12th Brigade, 4th Canadian Division in France and Flanders until the armistice. The battalion was disbanded on 15 September 1920. During its service in France, 2 x officers of the 78th were awarded the Victoria Cross, viz: Lt. James Edward Tait was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions on 9 August 1918 during the Battle of Amiens and Lt. Samuel Lewis Honey was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions on 27 September 1918 during operations in the vicinity of Bourlon Wood. He had previously been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal and the Military Medal. The 78th Battalion was awarded the following battle honours: - Somme, 1916 - Ancre Heights - Ancre, 1916 - Arras, 1917, '18 - Vimy, 1917 - Ypres 1917 - Passchendaele - Amiens - Scarpe, 1918 - Drocourt-Quéant - Hindenburg Line - Canal du Nord - Valenciennes - Sambre - France and Flanders, 1916-18 The recipients service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives of Canada Condition: GVF

A Canadian Expeditionary Force campaign group of 3:Acting Lance Corporal Elder, 19th Canadian Infantry - 1914-15 Star (55608 Pte F. Elder. 19/Can: Inf) - British War Medal. Silver issue (55608 A L.Cpl. F. Elder. 19/Can.Inf.) - Interallied Victory Medal (55608 A L.Cpl. F. Elder. 19/Can.Inf.) Frank Elder a native of Govan, Scotland, was born on 17 August 1892. By trade a 'Ships Driller', Frank had migrated to Canada sometime prior to the outbreak of the Great War. He is confirmed as having attested for service with the Canadian Expeditionary Force at Toronto on 10 November 1914 Sold together with copies of his C.E.F. attestation papers confirming above details - these to be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: GVF

A Canadian Machine Gunner\'s Military Medal Great War medal group of 4: Sergeant Patrick Harold Counahan, 2nd Battalion Canadian Machine Gun Corps, late \"D\" Coy 20th Battalion (Central Ontario), Canadian Expeditionary Force & \"E\" Coy 12th York Rangers - Military Medal, GV first type (57815 Sjt P. H. Counahan. 2/Can: M.G.C.) - 1914-15 Star (57815 Pte P. H. Counahan. 20/Can:Inf:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (57815 Pte P. H. Counahan. 20/Can:Inf:) - Interallied Victory Medal (57815 Pte P. H. Counahan. 20/Can:Inf:) Military Medal: An award for \'France\' for gallantry during \'Canada\'s 100 Days\' campaign. The Battalion War Diary for the 2nd Canadian Machine Gun Corps, shows the award under recommendation date of 19 September 1918 - the award being included under Corps Order of 28 September 1918, and subsequently published in the London Gazette issue of 11 February 1919 Canada\'s 100 Days: During this time, the Canadian Corps fought as part of the British Fourth Army in the Battle of Amiens, then as part of the British First Army in the Second Battle of the Somme, Battle of the Scarpe, Battle of the Canal du Nord, Battle of Cambrai, Battle of the Selle, Battle of Valenciennes and finally at Mons, on the final day of combat before the Armistice of 11 November 1918. In terms of numbers, during those 96 days the Canadian Corps\' four over-strength or \"heavy\" divisions totalling roughly 100,000 men, engaged and defeated or put to flight elements of 47 German divisions, which represented one quarter of the German forces faced by the Allied Powers fighting on the Western Front. However, their successes came at a heavy cost; Canadians suffered 20% of their battle-sustained casualties of the war during the same period. The Canadian Corps suffered 45,835 casualties during this offensive Medals verification: All medals verified as entitled per the respective dates of service shown in the recipients \'Service Papers\' (held and accessible a the National Archives of Canada). Cut and paste below link into google search for the respective service file: - https://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.item/?op=pdf&app=CEF&id=B2047-S052 Patrick Harold Counahan, the Canadian born son of Irish immigrants, Jeremiah \'Jerry\' Counahan (employed as a railway \'Brakeman\') and Hannah Counahan (nee Hill), was a native of Belleville, Ontario, Canada, where he was born on, 16 March 1893. At the time of the 1911 National Census for Canada, Patrick is recorded being employed as a railway \'Teamster. In 1911 he resided with his parents, 3 x siblings (2 x brothers & 1 sister), and a sister-in-law, at the family home located at, 153 Vine Street, Toronto. Patrick, already a serving pre-war \'Militiaman\' with the 12th York Rangers (which unit he had served in for 5 and a half years), voluntarily enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, at Toronto, Ontario, on, 12 November 1914, on which date he was posted to the 20th \'Overseas\' Battalion (Central Ontario), Canadian Expeditionary Force. He embarked for overseas service with his battalion, on, 15 May 1915, disembarking 9 x days later at destination England, on, 24 May 1915. Patrick entered theatre of war \'France\' on, 14 September 1915, when he disembarked at the French port of Boulogne. Patrick subsequently requested a transfer of unit, to join the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, being transferred to 4th Canadian Infantry Brigade, Machine Gun Company on, 25 December 1915. On 3 March 1918, Patrick joined the 2nd Battalion Canadian Machine Gun Corps. Promotions included: Corporal, 1 April 1918; Sergeant, 6 July 1918. Patrick returned to his native Canada, and took his discharge from the Canadian Army at Toronto, on, 25 May 1919. Patrick Harold Counahan is recorded as having died at, Toronto, Ontario, on, 30 September 1966 The reverse of the silk moire ribands partially soiled, having been removed from a contemporary glazed frame Condition: Silver medals toned GVF

A Canadian Officer Casualty ?World Wars? campaign medal group of 3: Lieutenant Harry Hampton Essex, Royal Canadian Army Service Corps late Canadian Machine Corps - 1914-15 Star (404331 Pte. H. H. Essex. 3-Can. Inf,) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. H.H. Essex.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut. H.H. Essex.) Sold together with: - Set: Officers OSD cap and collar badges of the Canadian Machine Gun Corps Note: The cap badge with slider fitting attached to reverse, and the collars each fitted diagonally on reverse with 2 x copper lugs Important: The Commonwealth War Graves Commission commemorates Lieutenant Essex as having ?Died? on 12 April 1942, while on a transport ship en-route from England to Canada, and is now remembered with honour on the Halifax Memorial. Earlier, during the Great War Lieutenant Essex has been confirmed as being ?Wounded-in-Action? with ?Gunshot and Shrapnel Wounds?, or G.S.W., to his left arm, from a ?Machine Gun Bullet? while serving in France & Flanders on 8 August 1918 Harry Hampton Essex, the son of Robert H. Essex and his wife Margaret A. Essex, was born in Toronto, Ontario on 18 January 1896. A Clerk by occupation, he attested for the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force on 18 May 1915, being posted to the 35th Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force. Harry served in succession with the following units of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the Great War; 35th Battalion; 23rd Reserve Battalion; 3rd Battalion Canadian Machine Gun Corps; 1st Brigade Canadian Machine Gun Company; Canadian Machine Gun Corps Depot, Crowhere; 12th Reserve Battalion; 1st Battalion Canadian Machine Gun Corps; Canadian Machine Gun Corps Depot, Bedford. Harry was commissioned was commissioned on 24 February 1917 and served as a Lieutenant in the 1st Canadian Machine Gun Battalion. Lieutenant Essex was demobilised on 17 November 1919 During the Second World War, Harry Essex, then employed as a Postal Clerk, enlisted in the Canadian Army on 2 August 1942 subsequently serving as a Lieutenant in the 2nd Division Supply Column R.C.A.S.C.. Lieutenant Essex died of natural causes on board ship, on 12 April 1942 For his services in the Second World War, Lieutenant Essex would have qualified for a War Medal and a Canadian Voluntary Service Medal with ?Overseas? clasp, and quite possibly a Defence Medal pending on how long he had served overseas from Canada Sold together with some copied research NB: The medals as illustrated are shown mounted on a display board. As the board is too large, we will not be sending it (the insignia and medals will be removed and sent) unless a client is prepared to pay for the additional postage costs involved to have the board included Condition: EF

A Canadian Pipers campaign and long service group of 4: Private William Nesbit Macdonald, Canadian Army Medical Corps, late 48th Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (1033 Pte W. N Macdonald, Can A.M.C.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1033 Pte W. N Macdonald, Can A.M.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1033 Pte W. N Macdonald, Can A.M.C.) - Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal GV (Pte W.N. Macdonald, 48th Highrs) William Nesbit Macdonald was born in Dalmelington, Ayrshire, Scotland on 3 July 1883. After migrating to Canada, he worked as an \'Iron Moulder\'. He is confirmed as having attested for the C.E.F. at Toronto on 15 April 1915, and having prior served in the 48th Highlanders Sold together with an attributed portrait photograph (this with logo of a studio on 259 Yonge Street, Toronto) of the recipient in the full dress uniform of a Piper of the 48th Highlanders (the uniform insignia is all confirmed as being of 48th Highlanders pattern) Medals all mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn, The ribbons being silk weaves, albeit some now faded and frayed. The mounting bar still retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Medals are VF-GVF

A Canadian \'Gunner Casualty\'s\' Great War medal pair: Driver George Stanley Cross, 40th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery - British War Medal. Silver issue (302157 Dvr. G.S. Cross. C.F.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (302157 Dvr. G.S. Cross. C.F.A.) Important: Driver George Stanley Cross is confirmed being 'Wounded-in-Action' in France, on 13 November 1917, and being admitted to the 17th Casualty Clearing Station suffering from 'Shrapnel Wound' to the head George Stanley Cross, Canadian Field Artillery was born on August 10, 1890 in Hamilton, Ontario. He signed his Attestation Paper as a Driver (302157) with the 40th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, on September 22, 1915 in Hamilton, at the age of 25, naming his next-of-kin as his mother, Aggie Cross of Hamilton, stating that he was with an Active Militia, that he was not married, that his religion was Wesleyan and that his trade was that of Clerk. He sailed from St. John, New Brunswick aboard the S.S. Metagama on February 5, 1916, arriving in England on the 14th and was posted to Bramshott. Driver Cross was with the 8th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery when he was arrived in the French theatre on July 14, 1916. Ten months later, he was taken on strength of the 10th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery on May 6, 1917 and was awarded one Good Conduct Badge on September 22, 1917. Driver Cross was admitted to No. 9 Canadian Field Ambulance on November 13, 1917, suffering from a gunshot would to his head. He was transferred to No. 1 Canadian General Hospital at Etaples on the 14th, where he would recuperate for the next six and half weeks, before being discharged from hospitalization on December 29th. Upon the ceasing of hostilities, he returned to England on February 20, 1919, sailing for Canada on March 19th after having been struck off strength of the Overseas Military Forces of Canada. Driver George Stanley Cross, 40th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery was discharged upon demobilization on March 30, 1919 at No. 2 District Depot in Hamilton, credited with having served in Canada, England and France. For his First World War service, he was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal, and in addition received a Silver War Badge. the latter numbered 156178 Condition: GVF

A Canadian \'Posthumous\' \'Cagnicourt / Buissey Switch\' Military Medal & campaign medal group of 3: Private Hubert Peter Barker, 14th Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force, att\'d 2nd Canadian Tunnelling Company, late 148th \"Overseas\" Bn C.E.F. - Military Medal. GV first type (841693 Pte H. P. Barker. 14/Quebec R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (841693 Pte. H. P. Barker. 14-Can. Inf.) - Interallied Victory Medal (841693 Pte. H. P. Barker. 14-Can. Inf.) Attached 2nd Canadian Tunnelling Company: Private Barker is confirmed \'attached\' to 2nd Canadian Tunnelling Company 12 February - 6 August 1917 (recipients service papers refer). The unit as one of 3 x Canadian Tunneling Companies raised during the Great War. During his attachment, Hubert was deployed in the Tor Top, Armagh Wood and St Eloi are of operations on the Western Front, and took part in the preparations preceding, and was subsequently present throughout the Battle of Messines in June 1917. As part of the preparations for the Battle of Messines in June 1917, the 2nd Canadian Tunnelling Company began work on deep dugouts in the Ypres Salient. The Battle of Messines was a prelude to the much larger Third Battle of Ypres (31 July–10 November 1917). The underground building activities of the Royal Engineer units consisted of a series of deep mines dug by the British 171st, 175th, 250th, 1st Canadian, 3rd Canadian and 1st Australian Tunnelling companies to be fired at the start of the Battle of Messines (7–14 June 1917), while the British 183rd, 2nd Canadian and 2nd Australian Tunnelling companies built underground shelters in the Second Army area.The mines at Messines were detonated on 7 June 1917, creating 19 large craters Wounded & Poisoned by Gas Shell: Private Hubert Barker is confirmed \'Wounded-in-Action\' in France on, by a \'Gas Shell\', on, 21 September 1917 Died-of-Wounds: Private Hubert Peter Barker, 14th Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force is confirmed as having \'Died-of-Wounds\' received in action in France, on, 27 September 1918 Military Medal: An award for \'France\' that was published \'Posthumously\' in the London Gazette issue of 11 February 1919 Bravery during the Battle of the Drocourt-Queant Line: In the location of the fighting at Cagnicourt / Buissy Switch, 2 September 1918, reference the regimental History of the \'Royal Montreal Regiment, 14th Battalion. C.E.F., 1914-25 (R. E. Fetherstonhaugh, 1927)\', the recipient is included in a list of 16 \'Other Ranks\' of the 14/CEF whose names were recommended to the Commanding Officer for \'Bravery\' 14/CEF \'Most Decorated Soldier\': Lieutenant George P. McKean, V.C., M.C., M.M., fought in his last action of the Great War at, Cagnicourt, France, on, 2 September 1918. While in charge of the battalion\'s \'Scouts\' and already the holder of the Victoria Cross and Military Medal, Lieutenant McKean was further decorated with the Military Cross for his conspicuous gallantry at Cagnicourt, during which action he and his tiny band of men \'liberated\' the remnants of the village of Cagnicourt. Quote (courtesy of Royal Montreal Regiment Foundation website, https://royalmontrealregiment.com/) On the morning of September 2nd 1918 at 0500 hours, the assault on the Drocourt-Quéant line was launched by the Canadian Corps. At 0800 hours of the same morning, a scouting party of the Royal Montreal Regiment led by Lieutenant McKean, arrived at the outskirts of the French town of Cagnicourt. Most of the assault had either been killed or wounded during the advance and McKean, himself injured by shrapnel in his right leg from a 5.9inch shell, was accompanied by the few remaining men of the regiment. The village was occupied by several hundred Germans, but for McKean, who had already been awarded the Military Medal and the Victoria Cross for previous actions, this mattered little. Indeed, with fewer than 10 men, he led the charge on the village, shooting surprised Germans and gesturing to non-existing units on either side of him. The Germans, believing they had been outflanked and outmanoeuvered, surrendered to McKean and his handful of men. As they came out of their reinforced positions, they were shocked to see that they had been captured by only a handful of Canadian soldiers. For his actions, McKean was awarded the Military Cross. Due to the injury he suffered to his leg, McKean would be removed from combat until the end of the war. Unquote. Medals verification: All medals verified as entitled per respective dates of service shown in the recipients \'Service Papers\' (held and accessible a the National Archives of Canada). Cut and paste below link into google search for the respective service file: https://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.item/?op=pdf&app=CEF&id=B0432-S056 Hubert Peter Barker, son of Charles William Barker (a \'Farmer\' of English ethnicity) & Jane Barker (nee Cruise, of Irish ethnicity) was a native of, Dalesville, County Argentuil, Quebec Province, Canada, where he was born on, 25 November 1895. At the time of the 1911 National Census for Canada, Hubert was recorded as being employed as a \'Labourer\' (agricultural) residing at the family farm, together with 4 x siblings, comprising an elder brother and 3 x younger sisters. On 5 March 1916, and then described as a \'farmer\', Hubert enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, being posted to the 148th \"Overseas\" Battalion C.E.F.. On, 27 September 1916, Hubert embarked at Halifax, Nova Scotia, for overseas service with his battalion. After a voyage of just over 9 days, he disembarked at, Liverpool, England, on, 6 October 1916. On, 13 December 1916, he was posted to the 14th Battalion (Royal Montreal / Quebec Regiment), and first entered theatre of war \'France\' on, 14 December 1916. In September 1917, he was \'Wounded\' suffering from gas-poisoning after he had been \'Gassed\' by a gas-shell, being admitted to the, 6th Casualty Clearing Station, on, 21 September 1917. After recovery in England, from his \'Gassing\', Hubert was returned to his battalion in France, taking part in the fierce fighting on the Western Front, where during \'Canada\'s 100 Days\' campaign, he was mortally wounded on, 27 September 1918. his medical records showing that he was admitted to the 33rd Casualty Clearing Station on that date suffering from \'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound\' to his left thigh, and having a compound fracture of the femur. Sadly at the time he was admitted to the 33rd Caualty Clearing Station, he was found to be already dead. The award of the Military Medal \'For Bravery in the Field\', at in 1918, was awarded posthumously, being published in the London Gazette on 11 February 1919. Hubert\'s MM and campaign medals were sent to his nominated next of kin, his sister, Miss Susie Barker, while the Memorial Plaque is recorded as being sent to his father (his mother had died in 1914). The life and supreme sacrifice of Private Hubert Peter Barker, is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission at the Bucquoy Road Cemetery, Ficheux, France - a cemetery that contains the final resting places of many soldiers who died during the prolonged fighting near Arras 1916-1918 and where his body was laid to rest, and where his memorial flagstone is engraved with the post nominal letters \'M.M.\', with the epitaph inscription tendered by his sister Emily: Quote, Far, Far Away Like Bells at Evening Pealing, the Voice of Jesus Calls Unquote. The history, honours and traditions of the 14th Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force are perpetuated by the Royal Montreal Regiment of the Canadian Army Each of the medals retaining their original silk \'moire\' ribands A choice grouping, the Interallied Victory Medal with pristine unblemished gilt finish as issued Condition: Silver medals toned EF

A Carnarvon man's South African War, Great War and Naval Long Service medal group of 5: Mechanician James Robert Diaper, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Monarch - Queens South Africa Medal. Silver no clasp (J. R. Diaper, Sto: H.M.S. Powerful) - 1914-15 Star (353530. J. R. Diaper, Mech., R.N.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (353530. J. R. Diaper, Mech. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (353530. J. R. Diaper, Mech. R.N.) - Naval LS&GC Medal. GV first type (353530. J. R. Diaper, Mechn, H.M.S. Monarch.) Important: The campaign medals confirmed as entitled on the respective medal rolls as under; - QSA Medal (Ref ADM 171/53) - Sent to H.M.S. Boscawen 5 December 1901 - 1914-15 Trio (Ref ADM 171/100) - Naval LS&GC Medal (Ref ADM 171/91) James Robert Diaper was a native of Carnarvon, Caernarvonshire, Wales, where he was born on 12 August 1876. At the time of his Baptism on 2 June June 1878, his father - a professional soldier - is recorded as then being a Staff Sergeant serving with the Royal Caernarvonshire Rifles, and residing at 3 Hollywell Terrace, Llanbeblig The recipients service record is extant and held at The National Archives where it can be accessed on-line Condition: EF

A casualty pair to one of three brothers, all of whom were Killed-in-Action in 1915, serving with the same Highland regiment: Corporal Hugh Sinclair, 2nd Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (7937. L-Cpl. H. Sinclair, Cam'n Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (7937 Cpl. H. Sinclair, Cam'n Highrs.) Note: Sold together with named card box lid for the 1914-15 Star Important: Corporal Hugh Sinclair was 'Killed-in-Action' in Flanders on 14 April 1915 Hugh Sinclair was born in Biggar, Lanarkshire, and was the middle of three brothers. Their father, Alexander, had served in the Cameron Highlanders as No. 1247 during the Nile Expedition, 1884-85, and with the Soudan Field Force, 1885-86. All three of his sons followed him into the regiment, with Alexander joining first, on 2 August 1906. Hugh, enlisted on 20 June 1907, whilst the youngest, Frank, joined as No. 9245 on 16 February 1912. On the outbreak of war, all three sons were serving in India with the 2nd Cameron Highlanders ? and all three landed in France with this battalion, in December 1914 At that time, their parents were living at 64 Dunard Street, Maryhill, Glasgow, with their father being ?the respected vice-President? of the Glasgow Branch of the Cameron Highlanders? Association. But, Mr and Mrs Sinclair were to lose ?their whole family of three sons at the front?, as described in the 79th News: Quote, ?The first to be killed was the youngest son, Private Frank Sinclair, who died from suffocation through the fall of the parapet of a trench on the 21st January [1915]. The eldest son, Sergeant Alexander Sinclair, was killed in action on the 5th February. Now news has reached home that the second son, Lance-Corporal Hugh Sinclair, has been killed in action at Ypres on the 14th April [1915]?? Unquote. The regimental journal went on to report the sudden death of Mr Alexander Sinclair, aged 53, on 23 June 1916. Two of his sons ? Sergeant Alexander and Corporal Hugh ? are commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, whilst Private Frank Sinclair is buried at Voormezeele, Belgium A most tragic pair of medals, to a member of a family that was destroyed by war Condition: Both medals virtually uncirculated EF

A casualty's Great War gallantry and campaign medal group of 4: Private James Pennycook, M.M., 11th Battalion Royal Scots, late 1st and 2nd Battalion?s Royal Scots Fusiliers - Military Medal. GV first type (51719 Pte J. Pennycook. 11/ R. Scots:) - 1914 Star. No clasp (5776 / Pte J. Pennycook. 1/R. SC: Fus.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (5776 Pte. J. Pennycook. R.S. Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (5776 Pte. J. Pennycook. R.S. Fus.) Note: The star has been gilded and all have been laquered Important: The award of the Military Medal was published in the London Gazette issue of 11 February, 1919, wherein it is shown that the recipient was a resident of ?Slateford? (a suburb of Edinburgh, Scotland). The LG date issue is known to be for gallantry awards made in respect of actions during the Battle of Amiens, circa August-September 1918 Wounded: James Pennycook is confirmed as having been twice ?Wounded-in-Action? in France and Flanders, while serving with the Royal Scots Fusiliers; Firstly, during June 1915 (The ?Scotsman ? newspaper of 12 July 1915 refers, under a list of casualties released by the War Office under date 25 June 1915; Secondly, around October 1917 (The ?Scotsman ? newspaper of 29 October 1917 refers), where he is shown as No 5776 ? but significantly with place of residence shown as ?Slateford? ? the same place shown in the London Gazette publication notice of his Military Medal James Pennycook was a native of Slateford, Edinburgh, Scotland. He is recorded on his Medal Index Card as having first entered theatre of war France, with 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers, on 8 September 1914. He later transferred to 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers ? with same regimental number ? and is confirmed as having been twice ?Wounded in Action? (June 1915 & October 1917), and almost certainly as a result of his wounds received in action, was after recuperation transferred to the 11th Battalion Royal Scots (his local regiment), with which unit he was awarded a Military Medal for services during the Battle of Amiens in 1918, between 8 August to 3 September 1918 The group has been court-mounted for display. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Laquered about EF

A casualty?s gallantry medal group of 5, for bravery at the ?Last-Stand? of 4th Grenadier Guards, at Vieux-Berquin during the German Spring Offensive, where 4/Grenadiers lost 90% all-ranks: Sergeant Thomas Richard Palethorpe, D.C.M., Grenadier Guards - Distinguished Conduct Medal. GV first type (7395 Sjt; T.R. Palethorpe. 4/G.Gds:) - 1914-15 Star (7395 Sjt T.R. Palethorpe. G.Gds:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (7395 Sjt T.R. Palethrope. G.Gds:) - Interallied Victory Medal (7395 Sjt T.R. Palethrope. G.Gds:) - Military LS&GC Medal. GV first issue (7395 Sjt: T.R. Palethorpe. G.Gds:) Note: Surname spelt ?Palethrope? on British War & Interallied Victory medals. Single letter ?P? overstruck in naming on D.C.M. Important: The D.C.M. published under special Army Order of 1920, per the London Gazette issue of 30 January 1920 - and the ?unique? award of the D.C.M. for the ?Last-Stand? action of the 4th Grenadiers at Vieux-Berquin Thomas Richard Palethorpe, the son of soldier, was a native of Farnham, near Aldershot, England, where he was born circa April 1884. Educated at the Duke of York?s Royal Military School, he followed his father?s example and attested for the British Army ? and service with the Grenadier Guards - at London on 23 April 1898. At the time of his enlistment he was only 14 years of age! Thomas Palethorpe was appointed Lance-Sergeant on 24 August 1914, and promoted to Sergeant on 13 January 1915. He embarked with the 4th Battalion Grenadier Guards for ?Overseas War Service? at Southampton, on 15 August 1915 ? and went on to serve with them on the Western Front in France and Flanders Sergeant Palethorpe was wounded in action on 25 September 1916 ? on which date, he was admitted to No. 15 Casualty Clearing Station at Hazebrouck with a ?Gunshot Wound?. As a consequence of his wound, he was evacuated to England, and remained there through to 4 February 1918 After his recovery in the United Kingdom, he was attached to 5th (Reserve) Battalion Grenadier Guards. In April 1917, he received his first medal, when he was awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. On 31 January 1918, he married Gladys Green at St. Gabriel?s Parish Church, Warwick Square, Pimlico. She was the widow Sergeant Green ? another 4th Grenadier ? who had been Palethorpe?s best friend, but who had died earlier in the war On 4 February 1918, Sergeant Palethorpe embarked at Southampton and arrived, the following day, at the Guards Division Base Dep?t at Harfleur. Within a week or so, he had re-joined the 4th Grenadier Guards, ?in the Field? Thomas Palethorpe was in No. 3 Company, of the 4th Grenadier Guards at Vieux-Berquin (south-west of Bailleul) when, on 12 April 1918, it was reached by the German advance.The War Diary of states; Quote, ?No. 3 Coy was in reserve, with its Right 300 yards N.E. of Gombert Farm and its Left on the road Verte Rue ? La Couronne. The Coy throughout the day, several times without orders and on the initiative of its officers, restored the situation on the Left of No. 2 Coy, owing to the troops on their Left, the KOYLI, retiring and leaving an exposed flank. Lieut. Nash, the Coy Commander, had his hand shot off by a direct hit from a whiz-bang at 1030 hours, the command of the Coy then falling upon Lieut. Thomas and 2/Lieut. Cox who, with Sergeant Palethorpe and two platoons, from 1230 hours until 1800 hours continually, by counter attack and by fire, helped the Left of No. 2 Coy. The initiative shown by the above was beyond praise. A great many Germans were killed. The line was readjusted during the night of the 12th and No. 3 Coy came up into the front line?? Unquote. On the following day, 13 April 1918, 4th Grenadier Guards, held off repeated German attacks for as long as possible, until overwhelmed and virtually destroyed. 3 Coy, to the right of 2 Coy, were cut-off and surrounded, with about 20 men seen to be captured by the Germans, the others being presumed killed. To the left of 3 Coy, were the remnants of 2 Coy under the command of Captain T.T. Pryce, M.C.*, which officer was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross for his gallantry on that day; Quote, ?Capt. T.T. Pryce found himself surrounded with his men standing back to back firing steadily into the advancing German ranks. Down to 14 men, Capt. Pryce led his men in two final bayonet charges, his ammunition having run out. Pryce was killed in hand to hand combat and the remainder of his men either killed or overpowered and made prisoner? The Grenadier Guards? regimental history referring to the last-stand action of the 4th Grenadiers records; Quote, ?In all the glorious record of the Grenadiers there has been no story more splendid than this. Heaps of enemy dead were found in front of the British trenches. The battalion had suffered over 90% casualties.? Unquote. Indeed, the stand of the 4th Guards Brigade near Vieux-Berquin on 12-13 April 1918, part of the Battle of Hazebrouck, received a most notable mention in Haig?s despatch; Quote, ?The performance of all the troops engaged in this most gallant stand, especially that of the 4th Guards Brigade, on whose front of some 4,000 yards the heaviest attacks fell, is worthy of the highest praise. No more brilliant exploit has taken place since the opening of the enemy?s offensive, though gallant actions have been without number.? Unquote. Sergeant Palethorpe, was initially posted as ?Missing? on the 13 April 1918, and later was confirmed to be a Prisoner of War in Germany. His records note that he was held at Soltau in Lower Saxony ? a town on L?neburg Heath, lying between Hamburg and Hannover Following the Armistice, Thomas Palethorpe was released and reached the United Kingdom on 27 December 1918. On that day, he joined the strength of the 5th Battalion Grenadier Guards ? and he continued to serve until 16 May 1919, at which time he was discharged from the Army For his gallant conduct on the day of his capture ? and that of the other men of his battalion ? their gallantry did not go unrewarded. In the London Gazette of 30 January 1920, Thomas Palethorpe received the Distinguished Conduct Medal, under Army Order 193 of 1919 ? his, being a unique award to the 4th Grenadiers ? while another 12 x men of his battalion were decorated in the same army order with the award of the Military Medal for their gallantry at the ?Last-stand? Victoria Cross action at ?Vieux-Berquin? during the Battle of Hazebrouck After taking his discharge from the British Army, Thomas Palethorpe was employed as ?Doorkeeper? at the Bank of England in Threadneedle Street, London His Chelsea Pension records show that, in December 1946, he was living in Kingston-on-Thames. By November 1953, he was resident in Foots Cray ? a small town in South-East London, near Sidcup. The death of Thomas R. Palethorpe, age 70, was registered in Islington, London, sometime during second quarter of 1955 Sold with photocopied service papers and images of the recipient both in uniform and in later civilian life Condition: Claw tightened on D.C.M. otherwise mostly about V.F

A Cavalry Officer Casualty positively attributed 'Double Gallantry' pair of decorations, with 'Brevet' on parchment: Lieutenant Geatan Marie Albert Leon Charles Francois Thimus, Cavalry Officer, Belgian Army The pair of medals are; - Belgium: Order of Leopold. 5th Class 'Cheavlier'. French legend & silver 'A' Palm - Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918. With Albert 'A' reverse & Bronze 'A' Palm emblem Note: Sold together with large official award certificate, this named and dated 1918, and including the 'Citation' Important: Both awards confirmed as awarded per Royal Decree of 23 July 1918, in respect of deeds of gallantry performed on 29 March 1918, the citation in French shown below; Quote, Brilliant officier, tres decide et trois courageux. L'est elance a la tete de ses hommes dans un poste occupe par l'ennemi ou il fut recu a coupes de grenade. A grace a son attitude energique, rerpris ce poste au mepris des plus grand dangers, poste dans cequel il fit de nombreux prisonniers. Na pas hesite ensuite a partir a l'attaque des deaux postes suivants portement defendus, parles Allemands et ce malgre des difficultes inouies que presentait le terrain. il fit egalement de nombreux prisonniers dans ces dernieres positions. Unquote. In summary - the awards were awarded to Geatan Thimus, Lieutenant of Cavalry, for gallantry on 29 March 1918. Described as a brilliant, decisive and courageous officer, he personally led his men on an attack against enemy positions during which he was 'Wounded' in the head by an exploding grenade. In spite of considerable obstacles and great danger he persevered in pressing the attack, his actions resulting in the capture of 2 enemy posts, and many enemy prisoners The Brevet parchment certificate folded and with only minor wear, comprising a single tiny edge tear and minor edge nicks, otherwise very good, and would be ideal for display purposes Condition: Medals EF

A cavalryman casualty?s South African War campaign medal pair: Pte E. Parton, 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys) - QSA Medal. Silver 'CC' 'OFS' Transvaal' (4742 Pte R. Parton. 2nd Dragoons.) - KSA Medal 1902. With 2 x dated clasps (4742 Pte R. Parton. 2nd Dragoons.) Both medals with forename initial ?R?, instead of ?E? ? naming exactly as issued Note: Both medals and all clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls, reference WO 100/114 (QSA) compiled and signed in South Africa on 14 August 1901, and WO 100/302 (KSA) compiled and dated at Stellenbosch, South Africa, on 14 March 1903 Important: Pte E. Parton, 2nd Dragoons, is confirmed a shaving been ?Severely Wounded? in the action at Groenfontein on 30 December 1901 (reference ?The South African War Casualty Roll: The South African Field Force 11 Oct 1899 ? June 1902? (Publisher J.B. Hayward 7 Sons, London: 1982) At the action of Groenfontein, the Scots Greys suffered a total of 18 x casualties, including; 5 x ?Killed-in-Action?, 5 x ?Dangerously Wounded?; 5 x ?Severely Wounded? and 3 x ?Slightly Wounded?. The Dundee Evening Post issue of 4 January 1902, shows that Private Parton had been shot and severely wounded in both thighs Condition: Minor edge bruising otherwise VF

A Cavalryman's 1914 campaign and long service group of 4: Private William Henry Ashplant 16th Lancers - 1914 Star. This with original dated clasp & rossette (4579 Pte. W. H. Ashplant. 16/Lrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (L-4579 Pte. W. Ashplant. 16-Lrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (L-4579 Pte. W. Ashplant. 16-Lrs.) - Imperial Service Medal. EIIR issue (William Henry Ashplant) Important: All medals, clasp and rosette confirmed as entitled / issued per Medal Index Card and London Gazette Note: The award of the Imperial Service Medal to William Henry Ashplant was published in the London Gazette of 1 March 1955 William Henry Ashplant was a native of Islington, London, England. Born circa 1895 at Brixton, he was the son of Wlliam and Sarah Ashplant. In the 1901 National Census of England and Wales, his father is shown as having been employed as a Police Constable in the Metropolitan Police Force. In 1901, the family lived at 42 Norfolk Road, Islington, London. The respective Medal Index Card of William Henry Ashplant shows that he qualified for a 1914 trio and clasp and that he first entered theatre of war 'France' on 26 August 1914. His dated clasp and roses (rosettes) being issued to him on 22 July 1920. Interestingly his 'Soldiers Bible' is annotated to show that he served ' Mons to Mons' and at 'Kemmel Hill'. In later life William was employed as a Technician II (A), in the London Telecommunications Region (it was in that capacity that he received the Imperial Service Medal in 1955). William Ashplant died at Islington, London in the third quarter of 1982 at the age of 87 years Sold together with below associated items; - Photograph of recipient in uniform of 16th Lancers - Queen Mary's 1914 Christmas Tin - Fragmentary Queen Mary's Christmas Card - Soldiers Bible with inscriptions - Original award bestowal letter from Central Chancery for the Imperial Service Medal - Case of issue for the Imperial Service Medal Condition: Medals GVF and better

A cavalryman's Great War campaign medal trio: Private John Collins, 3rd Dragoon Guards - 1914-15 Star (GS-5026 Pte. J. Collins, 3-D. Gds.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (GS-5026 Pte. J. Collins, 3-D. Gds.) - Interallied Victory Medal (GS-5026 Pte. J. Collins, 3-D. Gds.) Important: Reference the recipients respective Medal Index Crd, it is confirmed that Private John Collins, 3rd Dragoon Guards, first entered theatre of war France, on 11 August 1914 Condition: GVF

A Cavalryman's modern era 'Middle East' campaign medal pair: Corporal P. A. Wyre, 14th/20th Hussars - Gulf Medal. Clasp '16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991' (24704088 LCpl P A Wyre 14/20H) - General Service Medal 1962. Clasp 'Kuwait' (24704088 LCpl P A Wyre 14/20H) Note: Complete with the 2 x original named card boxes of issue for the above medals Corporal P. A. Wyre, was a 'Son of the Regiment' - his father having previously served before him with 14/20 Hussars. He served in the 14/20 Hussars from 2 April 1984 to 7 February 1992. His overseas service including multiple deployments to Germany; the Falkland Islands (this latter between June-September 1990; and on active service during 'Operation Granby' in the Arabian Gulf between December 1990-April 1991 It is thought that not more then a single Squadron of 14/20 Hussars subsequently qualified for the GSM with the clasp 'Kuwait', as implied in the below following letter written by Captain J C Cornish of 'The Kings Royal Hussars' on 9 August 2002, which gives some specific details about the recipients service and medals; Quote, "L/C Cpl Wyre served with the 14th/20th King's Hussars for 8 years. His father also served with the regiment. His fathers nickname was "Pop" so inevitably his son was called "Young Pop". I was his Sergeant Major from 1988-1989 and he was a good man. Unfortunately I have no photographs of him. The issue of 2 medals for The Gulf War was not unusual though I do not think that there were many that had both, I may be wrong. Young Wyre served with A Squadron during the War earning his Gulf Medal. He then stayed behind with D Squadron for a month when the rest of the Regiment returned to Germany. Those that stayed behind in the desert after the War received the GSM with the Kuwait clasp after completing the qualifying period. We do not hold records of service but I assume that after his Falkland Islands posting he flew back and went on leave. I hope that this has been of some help to you". Unquote Sold together with a quantity of copied research, including the above quoted original letter; Temporary Certificate of Discharge or Transfer to the Reserve' and other copied research The medals both in named card boxes of issue Condition: EF

A Cavalryman?s South African War and Great War campaign medal group of 4: Farrier Corporal of Horse (Shoeing Smith), John Grigg, 2nd Life Guards - QSA Medal. Silver ?CC? ?OFS? ?Belfast? (2129. Tpr. J. Grigg. 2/Life Gds.) - 1914 Star. No clasp (2129 Farr: Cpl of H. J. Grigg. 2 / Life Gds:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2129 S. Cpl. J. Grigg. 2-L. Gds.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2129 S. Cpl. J. Grigg. 2-L. Gds.) Sold together with; - Pre-1914 photograph of recipient wearing pill-box hat Important: All medals and clasps verified as entitled on the respective medals rolls and Medal Index Card as under; - QSA Medal: ref WO 100/142 signed & dated Regents Park, 9 May 1901 - 1914 Star trio:Medal Index Card entered theatre of war France 8 October 1914 John Grigg, the son of Adam Grigg, was a native of, Kirkby-in-Furness, Lancashire, England, where he was born circa 1878. Prior to enlistment in the British Army at Lancaster on 14 June 1898, he had by ?Trade? been employed as a ?Farm Servant?. During his long career with the 2nd Life Guards (Household Cavalry), John served in two wars, vis the South African War and the Great War. In total John Grigg had served for 21 years and 31 days with the British Army by the time he took his final discharge on 14 July 1919 Condition: GVF

A Cavalryman\'s \'World War\'s\' campaign & long service medal group of 5: Farrier Sergeant Alec William Elkington, 7th Hussars - British War Medal. Silver issue (6413 Pte. A. W. Elkington. 7-Hrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (6413 Pte. A. W. Elkington. 7-Hrs.) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC Medal. GV 2nd issue (533577 Cpl. A. W. Elkington. 7-H.) Medals verification: The Great War campaign medals confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll of the 7th Hussars, reference WO 329/16. The extant \'Royal Tank Corps Enlistment Records\' confirm the below following war services of the recipient: - India: 11 October 1911 to 18 November 1917 - Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force (MEF): 24 November 1917 to 31 August 1919 - Second World War: Recipient re-enlisted 22 July 1941 and served with Royal Engineers / Royal Army Service Corps 7th Hussars 1914-1921: On the outbreak of the Great War in August 1914, the regiment was stationed at Bangalore Cantonment, India, where it was unbrigaded but under orders of 9th (Secunderabad) Division. Subsequently transferred to Secunderabad Cantonment, where it joined the Secunderabad Cavalry Brigade of the 9th (Secunderabad) Division in February 1915. In October 1915 the regiment transferred to 4th (Meerut) Cavalry Brigade in Meerut Divisional Area. In November 1917, the regiment - and its brigade - deployed on active service to Mesopotamia, where it came under orders of 11th (Indian) Cavalry Brigade. In Mesopotamia, the regiment served at the action of Khan Baghdadi in March 1918, and the Battle of Sharqat in October 1918. in 1921 the regiment, now armed with Mark II Tanks, was re-styled \'7th Queens Own Hussars\' Alec William Elkington, son of Annie Maria Rosette Elkington, was born at Ventnor, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, on, 21 February 1891. At the age of only 8 months, was placed in a national child\'s home for adoption. By the age of 19, and employed as a \'General Labourer\', Alec he decided to enlist in the British Army at, Warely, Essex, on, 22 October 1910. Alec was posted to the 7th Hussars, with which regiment he served as a professional soldier for 23 years. Alec served in India & Mesopotamia during the Great War, for which service he was awarded the British War & Interallied Victory medals. After completion of 18 years unblemished service he was further awarded a Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. At the time he took his discharge from the British Army on, 22 October 1933, he held the rank of \'Farrier-Sergeant\' and his military conduct and character were classified as \'Exemplary\'. After leaving the British Army, Alec too up an appointment with the \'Post Office\' as a Postman Driver, and at the time of the compilation of the National Register for England & Wales in 1939, he is recorded living with his wife and three children at, 14a Jubilee Parade, Redbridge, Wanstead & Woodbridge, Essex. During the Second World War, Alec re-enlisted in the British Army, and is served with the Royal Engineers and later the Royal Army Service Corps, for which service he received the Defence & War Medals. Alec William Elkington, died at, Woodford Green, Essex, England on, 12 August 1972 The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing-style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: VF

A Cavalryman\'s 1914 Star Trio, medal group of 3: Private Arthur Lupton 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers) late 3rd (Prince of Wales\'s) Dragoon Guards and former Railwayman with the London & North Western Railway - 1914 Star. No clasp (807 Pte. A. Lupton. 6/D. Gds.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (D-807 Pte. A. Lupton. 6-D. Gds.) - Interallied Victory Medal (D-807 Pte. A. Lupton. 6-D. Gds.) Medal verification: All of the campaign medals confirmed as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War per below cited medal rolls - 1914 Star. No clasp: Ref WO 329/2393. Entered France, 16 September 1914 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals (ref WO 329/5) Note: The recipient was additionally awarded a Silver War Badge (No. 481348) in respect of debilitating ill-health (ref WO 327/2961). The SWB records showing that Arthur Lupton had firstly enlisted in the British Army on 16 August 1907, and taken his final discharge from the British Army on, 28 January 1919, at which time the recipient 33 years and 10 months of age Arthur Lupton was a native of, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, where he was born on 23 February 1885. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales records Arthur at the time serving with the 3rd Dragoon Guards, based at the \'Home of the British Army\' located at, Aldershot, Hampshire, England. Arthur transferred to the Army Reserve in 1912, in which year he took his discharge from the British Army and took up employment with the London & North Western Railway (extant LNWR railway Employment Records refer). Arthur was mobilized as a \'Reservist\' in 1914, and posted to the 6th Dragoon Guards, which regiment was in August 1914, based at Canterbury, England (his former regiment was based in Cairo, Egypt in August 1914, and only entered theatre of war \'France\' on 31 October 1914. Arthur Lupton entered theatre of war France, on 16 September 1914. Arthur served throughout the Great War, with the 6th Dragoon Guards, and is recorded as taking is final discharge form the British Army on. 28 January 1919 Arthur, married, Fanny Elizabeth Parrott, at, Farnham, Surrey, England, sometime during the second quarter of 1913. Post-war the couple were blessed with 2 x sons, viz Arthur Roy Lupton (1921-2005) & Bruce J. Lupton (b. 1923) both of whom were born at, Nantwich, Cheshire, England. By the time of the compilation of the National Register for England & Wales, 1939, Arthur is recorded living with his wife, and eldest son, residing at the family home located at, 10 Lea Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire, England, where he is recorded employed as a Blacksmiths Striker Heavy Works (and almost certainly still employed at the massive LNWR workshops at Crewe). Arthur Lupton is recorded as having died at Crewe, Cheshire, England, sometime during the first quarter of 1959 Condition: GVF

A Ceylon residents \'double honours\' group of 6: Lieutenant Roger Colin Kerr M.B.E., M.C., Royal Field Artillery, Special Reserve, attached B/165th Brigade - Order of the British Empire (Civil Division). Members breast badge. 2nd Type - Military Cross. GV first issue - British War Medal (2.Lieut. R.C. Kerr.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2.Lieut. R.C. Kerr.) - Defence Medal - EIIR Coronation Medal Note: The MBE retaining the original issue \'Sterling\' silver gilt mounting brooch, this retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Important: The awards of the MBE and MC were published in the London Gazette as under; 1. M.B.E.: London Gazette of 7 June 1951 2. M.C.: Citation published in the Supplement to the London Gazette of 11 January 1919 The published citation of the Military Cross, states; Quote, For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a concentrated bombardment on the battery, a shell hit some ammunition in one of the pits, setting the camouflage and ammunition on fire. This officer rushed to the place, and in face of the danger from enemy shell fire and bursting ammunition succeeded in extinguishing the fire, saving the other ammunition and probable damage to the gun. Unquote. The recipients Medal index Card shows that he was entitled to only 2 x campaign medals for his services during the Great War. He first entered theatre of war \'France\' on 11 April 1918. The forwarding address shown on his Medal Index Card is; C/O The Colombo Commercial Company Ltd, Colombo, Ceylon. Roger Kerr appears to have been a long term resident of Colombo, Ceylon as his M.B.E. was awarded in respect of his services as \'Chairman\' of the Talbot House Club, Colombo, Ceylon in 1951. Presumably the Coronation medal was also awarded to him in respect of his services in Ceylon Sold together with copy of the recommendation for the Military Cross as published in the Supplement to the Edinburgh Gazette 13 January 1919, and the recipients respective Medal Index Card All except the MBE and Coronation Medal mounted in the swing-style, and \'as-worn\' by the recipient, supsended from contemporary silk weave ribands. The mounting brooch retainign its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Ceylon volunteer's 'Burma' campaign and long service group of 5: Captain A. de C. Dickson, Indian Army late Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI with bar 'Ceylon' (No 3850 Rfn. A. de C. Dickson C.P.R.C) The recipients commission and subsequent promotions are as follows; Second Lieutenant, Indian Army, 12.11.1942; Lieutenant, 12.5.1943; Temporary Captain, 28.8.1943. The group mounted 'swing-style' on contemporary ribands suspended from a pin-back bar 'as-worn' by the recipient Condition: GVF

A Ceylon Volunteers Great War campaign group of 3: Lieutenant Thomas Copeman Dyball, Army Service Corps late Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps - 1914-15 Star (1835 L.Sjt. T.C. Dyball. Ceylon Plr.R.C.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. T.C. Dyball.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut. T.C. Dyball.) Thomas Copeman Dyball a non-commissioned officer of the Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps, is confirmed as having first entered a theatre of war 'Egypt' on 17 November 1914 - and most likely subsequently served at Gallipoli, like many others of the C.P.R.C. volunteers. He was commissioned in 1915, and served with the Army Service Corps until being demobilized in 1919. Thomas was an employee of Miller & Co, Box 100, Colombo, Ceylon A copy of the recipients Medal Index Card confirming above details will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment The medals each fitted with original long lengths of silk weave ribands Condition: GVF

A Cherrypicker?s ?North West Frontier of India? campaign and long service pair of medals: Squadron Sergeant Major Albert William Tubb, 11th Hussars - IGS 1895. Silver ?Punjab Frontier 1897-98? (3162. Corpl. A.W.Tubb, 11th Hussars.) - Military LS&GC Medal. EDVII issue (3162 Sq.S.Mjr: A.W.Tubb, 11/Hrs.) Important: Both medals and clasp verified per below references; - IGS 1895: Ref WO 100/84 - LS&GC: Ref A.O. 254 of 1910 Albert William Tubb, the son of William and Mary Emily Tubb, was a native of Broughton, Hampshire, England, where he was born in 1872. A ?Porter? by occupation, he enlisted for the British Army at London on 11 March 1890, aged 18 years, 10 months, and was posted to the 11th Hussars (a.k.a. ?The Cherrypickers). During his long career, apart from home service including garrison duty in Ireland (this latter between 1905-1908), he twice served overseas as under; - India: 1 December 1893 ? 3 March 1899 - Egypt: 4 February 1901 ? 30 April 1903 Promoted to Squadron Sergeant-Major in January 1908, he left the regiment to join the permanent staff of the Derbyshire Yeomanry later in that year. He was promoted to Warrant Officer Class II in January 1915, and served at home during the Great War. He took his final discharge from the British Army on 17 September 1917, by which time he had served a total of 27 years and 192 days. In addition to his two medals, Albert Tubb was also a recipient of the below qualifications and certificates; - Third Class Certificate of Education, 14 November 1890 - Second Class Certificate of Education, August 1892 - Equitation Class, Canterbury 1891-2 - Professional Examination for promotion to Corporal, 17 March 1897 - Cavalry Pioneering Certificate, dated Chatham 11 November 1905 - Musketry (Including Maxim Course) Hythe, 22 July 1907 The medals mounted in the swing-style for display Sold together with copied service papers and other research including photocopied named group photographs from, Cairo, Egypt, in 1903; Ireland in 1905; and from Sudbury, Derbyshire in 1911 Condition: VF

A Cherrypicker?s ?North West Frontier of India? campaign and long service pair of medals: Squadron Sergeant Major Insructor of Musketry Joseph Grainger, 11th Hussars - IGS 1895. Silver ?Punjab Frontier 1897-98? (2674. Corpl. J. Grainger, 11th Hussars.) - Military LS&GC Medal. EDVII issue (2674 S.S.Mjr.I.of M: J. Grainger, 11/Hrs.) Both medals and clasp verified per below references; - IGS 1895: Ref WO 100/84 - LS&GC: Ref A.O. 72 of 1910 Joseph Grainger was a native of Kingswinford, Staffordshire, England, where he was born circa 1869. A Labourer by occupation, he attested for the 11th Hussars at Dudley on 25 January 1887, aged 18 years, 5 months, having previously served in the Worcestershire Regiment. During his long career, apart from home service including garrison duty in Ireland (this latter between 1905-1908), he twice served overseas as under; - India: 1 December 1893 ? 19 October 1899 - Egypt: 31 October 1899 ? 30 April 1903 Considering his later service, medals, and commission, it is curious to note that during his early military career, that Joseph Grainger, was twice imprisoned early on in his service for desertion. Transferred to the permanent staff of the Worcestershire Yeomanry in December 1908. Was twice on the winning team of the ?Queen?s Cup for Cavalry? (Musketry) in 1900 and 1902. Awarded the Army L.S. & G.C. in 1910. Discharged in March 1913. During the Great War he was commissioned into the North Somerset Yeomanry but did not serve overseas. With copied service papers, roll extracts, group photographs and other research In addition to his two medals, Joseph Grainger was also a recipient of the below qualifications and certificates; - Third Class Certificate of Education, 9 June 1887 - Second Class Certificate of Education, 14 December 1895 - First Class Certificate of Education, 28 March 1905 - Professional Examination for promotion to Corporal, 7 July 1896 - Qualified Assistant Instructor Army Signalling Certificate, 28 June 1897 - Musketry Hythe Certificate, 26 November 1907 The medals mounted in the swing-style for display Sold together with copied service papers and other research including photocopied named group photograph Condition: About VF

A Cheshire 'Volunteer' multi-clasp campaign and long service medal pair: Sergeant H. Wadkins, Royal Engineers, late 2nd Cheshire (Railway) Royal Engineers Volunteers - QSA Medal: 'CC' 'OFS' 'TR' 'SA01' 'SA02' (25345 Sgt. H. Wadkins, Rl: Engineers.) - Volunteer Long Service. EDVII (13451 Sapr H. Wadkins. 2/Cheshire (Rly) R.E.V.) Important: The QSA medal and all 5 x clasps confirmed as entitled per respective medal roll (reference WO 100/156) Harry Wadkins, was a native of Nantwich, Cheshire, England, where he was born circa 1872. By trade a 'Platelayer', and having served as a volunteer in the 2nd Cheshire (Railways) Volunteers, Royal Engineers, he enlisted at Crew on 14 August 1891, on a 'Short Service' egagement with the Colours. His papers show that he had married on 26 December 1896, to Annie Watters, and the couple later resided at 112 Flag Lane Crewe. He served a total of 12 years, comprising 9 years and 212 days at 'Home' and 1 year 167 days overseas in South Africa during the 'Boer War', where he served with the 10th Company Royal Engineers between 14 March 1901 to 27 August 1902. Harry re-engaged on 22 February 1904, by which time his trade was shown as 'Blacksmith', and served a further 6 years with the 2nd Cheshire Royal Engineers Railway Volunteers, taking his final discharge on 21 February 1910. At time of discharge he wa sliving at 15 Collins Street, Crewe A fine 'Railwayman's' Volunteer Service pair, to a local 'Crewe' resident Sold together with hard-copy set of recipients service papers Condition: GVF

A Cheshunt, Hertordshire, \'Local History\' Great War & Honoured by the Royal Horicultural Society medal group of 3: Private Charles Christopher Adams, 1/1st Hertfordshire Yeomanry - British War Medal. Silver (105409 Pte. C. C. Adams. Herts. Yeo.) - Interallied Victory Medal (105409 Pte. C. C. Adams. Herts. Yeo.) - Royal Horticultural Society Medal & \'50 Years\' bar (C.C. Adams.) Sold together with: - R.H.S. Long Service Medal case of issue. A plush hinged case with makers logo of medalists \'John Pinches\' - R.H.S. lapel badge Important: The Great War campaign medals verified as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal roll of the Hertfordshire Yeomanry (ref WO 329/22) that was compiled and signed at, Canterbury, England, on, 18 October 1920 Note: The Royal Horticultural Society Long Service Medal - with issue lapel badge - was instituted in 1958. It is bestowed upon any man or woman of British Nationality, resident in the United Kingdom, who has completed 40 years’ continuous satisfactory employment as a gardener or in some other horticultural capacity with one employer or family, or in one place, with bars being awarded for fifty or sixty years service During the Great War, Charles Adams, served overseas fighting the Ottoman Turkish Forces. In 1916 the 1/1 Hertfordshire Yeomanry was split up into its constituent Squadrons. \'A Squadron\' would go on to serve in Palestine as part of the British 54th Division\'s mounted troops. \'B Squadron\' would return to the UK with the 11th Division before later seeing service again in Egypt and later with their \'A Squadron\' comrades in Palestine. \'D Squadron\' were employed for much of the war in the \'Mesopotamia\' theatre of operations and spent time with the North Persia Force (in present day Iraq) where it served as the divisional cavalry of he 13th (Western) Charles Christopher Adams, son of Herbert Adams (Carman, at Horticultural Nursery) and Emma Adams was a native of, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, England, where he was born on, 6 May 1894. At the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, Charles is recorded as living at home, with his parents and 4 x siblings, comprising 2 x brothers (Albert & George) and 2 x sisters (Alice & Rose) and residing at, Flamstead End, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, where he is shown as employed as a \'Nursery Hand\'. After service overseas in the Great War with 1/1 Hertfordshire Yeomanry, he returned to his gardening career, in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, where he worked as a \'Nurseryman - Roses’. in 1927, Charles married Winifred Violet Mallaburn, and by the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register for England & Wales, Charles and his wife are recorded as living at, 118 Cromwell Avenue, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. Charles died at, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, sometime during the first quarter of 1979 The Great War campaign medals mounted in the court-style for display Sold together with some hard copy research Condition: About EF

A Chief Constables - and former Indian Army Officers - attributed miniature medal group of 10: Chief Constable Robert Hendry Dundas Bolton, O.B.E., Kt.St.J, Northamptonshire Constabulary, late Metropolitan Police, Duke of Wellingtons Regiment, 2nd Battali - Officer of the Order of the British Empire (Civil Division). 2nd type breast badge - Officer of the Order of St. John. Silver and enamel breast badge - 1914-15 Star - British War Medal. Silver issue - Interallied Victory Medal - IGS 1908. GV issue with clasp \'Waziristan 1921-24\' - Defence Medal - Coronation Medal 1937 - Coronation Medal 1953 - Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GVIR issue Robert Hendry Dundas Bolton was born on 13 January 1893 in Koppa Kadur, Mysore, India. He was the son of Edward Craword Bolton (a native of Malone, Ireland) and Caroline Anna Maria Bolton (nee Dundas). Both his father and grandfather before him were British Officers of the Indian Army Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, Indian Army Reserve of Officers 13 November 1914. Subsequently serving with 101st Grenadiers serving East Africa through to 1916. Appointed to Indian Army (Regular) on 4 June 1917. Promoted Captain 13 August 1919, he subsequently served with 2nd Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles in Waziristan on the North West Frontier of India. On 18 November 1921, he transferred service to the British Army and thereafter served with 1st Battalion Duke of Wellingtons Regiment, including appointments as Officer, Company of Gentlemen Cadets at Royal Military College, Sandhurst, 30 August 1923 - 31 August 1927. Other appointments included spells as Regimental Adjutant 1/D.W.R. 1927-30, and then as Adjutant 6th (Territorial) Battalion in 1931. He retired from the \'Dukes\', and the British Army on 30 November 1933 In 1933, Captain Bolton joined the Metropolitan Police, and with a few short years was Chief Constable of the \'West End\'. In 1941 Captain Bolton was appointed Chief Constable of Northamptonshire, a position he held through to 1961, during which time he was decorated with both the OBE (LG 2 January 1956) and Knight of St.John (LG 4 January 1952). Evidently a man of many talents, Captain Bolton was also a distinguished \'Cricketer\' having played numerous first class cricket matches for \'Hampshire\' County Cricket Club Captain Bolton died at St.Pancras London on 3 October 1964 The group professionally court-mounted by Spink of London, and as-worn by the recipient. The medals all fitted with contemporary silk ribands, the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged bar and clasp fittings Sold together with a fine copy portrait photograph of Captain Bolton as Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Constabulary, wearing all his full-size medals \'court-mounted\' Note: The full-size medals illustrated in the images are not here included for sale, and are being shown only for reference and provenance purposes Condition: GVF

A China Station ?River Gunboat campaign and long service medal group of 8: Chief Petty Officer, Albert Claude Dark, Royal Navy, late H.M.S. Cricket - British War Medal (J.73212 A.C. Dark. Boy.1 R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (J.73212 A.C. Dark. Boy.1 R.N.) - The 1939-1945 Star - The Atlantic Star - The Africa Star - War Medal - Coronation Medal 1953 - Naval LS&GC Medal. GVwith bar (J.73212 A.C. Dark. A.B. H.M.S. Cricket.) Important: All medals confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign, long service and commemorative medal rolls as under; - ADM 171/100 for Great War pair ? sent to H.M.S. Ventia - ADM 171/150 for Naval LS&GC Medal - issued February 1935 - ADM 171/143 for LSGC clasp issued 28 December 1951 at H.M.S. Loch Dunvegan - Coronation Medal Roll ? shown as C.P.O. Royal Navy Albert Claude Dark was a native of Bideford, Devon, England, where he was born on 31 July 1901. He joined the Royal Navy as a ?Boy? on 9 July 1917. By the time he served on the China Station, he was already a qualified ?Anti-Aircraft Lewis Gunner?. In China he was deployed principally for service with the ?Yangtze Patrol? operating out of Shanghai, and is known to have served on the river gunboats H.M.S. Bee and H.M.S. Cricket. Albert Dark died at, Tynemouth, Northumberland, England, sometime in the second quarter of 1971 The medal group mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Great War medals GF the others VF

A Church Gresley \'Medic\'s\' Great War campaign medal pair: Private William Arthur Banks, 1st North Midland Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps - British War Medal. Silver issue (87905 Pte. W. A. Banks. R.A.M.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (87905 Pte. W. A. Banks. R.A.M.C.) Note: Both medals verified as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal roll of the Royal Army Medical Corps (ref WO 329/076) that was compiled and signed at Woking, Surrey, on, 5 January 1920 William Arthur Banks, son George Thomas Banks (Manufacturer of Earthenware) & Emily Maria Banks (nee Hair) was a native of, Church Gresley, Derbyshire, England, where he was born on, 14 November 1888. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales, records William employed in the family 'earthenware' business, as a 'Pottery Warehouseman, and living together with his parents and younger brother, Henry Cooper Banks (also employed in the family business), residing at, 83 Bernard Street, Woodville, Burton-on-Trent. William's extant Army Service Papers (held at The National Archives), show that he attested for the British Army under terms 'Duration of War', on 12 December 1915, being posted to the 'Army Reserve' on the following day. He was subsequently mobilized on, 30 September 1916, and posted to the Royal Army Medical Corps. He embarked a,t Folkestone, England, for overseas service, on, 4 August 1917, and first entered theatre of war 'France' later that same day, when he disembarked at, Boulogne, France. He was subsequently posted to the 1st North Midland Field Ambulance, 'In The Field' on, 10 August 1917. William remained in France with the British Expeditionary Force through to 10 December 1917. His remaining military service was spent in the United Kingdom, between 11 December 1917 to 2 December 1919, during which time he is recorded as being latterly 'Posted for Duty' to the Military Hospital, Chiseldon, Swindon, England. Post War, William returned to work in the family 'Earthenware' business. At the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register for England & Wales. William is recorded as residing with his family (brother) at 14 Wood Street, Church Gresely, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, at which time he was employed as an 'Earthenware Sanitary Packer'. William Arthur Banks, is recorded as having died at, Church Gresley, Derbyshire, on, 16 December 1952 The recipients service papers are extant, accessible & held at The National Archives Condition: About EF

A circa 1960\'s Indian Army campaign service medal pair: Sepoy Narada Ram, Punjab Regiment - General Service Medal 1947. With clasp \'Naga Hills\' (2441938 Sep. Narada Ram, Punjab R.) - Raksha Medal 1965 (War Medal for 1965 Indo-Pak War (2441938 Sep. Narada Ram, Punjab R.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of Dogra Rajput ethnicity and the Hindu faith who held the rank of \'Sepoy\' (Private) while serving with a battalion of the Punjab Regiment of the Indian Army The Punjab Regiment is the second oldest regiment still in service in the Indian Army, and is the most senior regional infantry regiment. It was formed from the 2nd Punjab Regiment of the British Indian Army in 1947. The original battalions of the regiment that were transferred to India after 1947 were composed primarily of Sikh and Dogra soldiers who belonged to the districts of Punjab that were given to Pakistan. However the second and third generations for the regiment were recruited both among this refugee community but recruitment was opened up to all castes and communities of Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Himachal Pradesh in the late 1960s. The regiment currently consists of Dogras and Sikhs primarily drawn from north Indian regions of Jammu, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. However, as an exception, two regular battalions (19 and 27 Punjab) have troops from other Indian castes as well. The Regimental Centre of the regiment is located at Ramgarh Cantonment, Jharkhand Condition: GVF

A City Imperial Volunteer's South African War & Great War campaign pair: Sergeant Matthew Ernest Shears 2nd Battalion The Queen's Regiment late City Imperial Volunteers and 16th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers - QSA. 2 x clasps 'Cape Colony' 'Orange Free State' (132 Sgt M. E. Shears, C.I.V.) - 1914 Star & clasp '5th Aug -22nd Nov 1914' (S-313 Sjt. M. E. Sheres. 2/The Queen's R.) Sold together with; - Original Army Form B. 128. Parchment Certificate of Discharge on vellum Note: The clasp attached to the riband of the 1914 Star is a contemporary tailors copy Important: Both medals and all clasps confirmed as entitled per the campaign medal roll for the QSA (ref WO which shows additional entitlement to the 2 x battle clasps 'Johannesburg' & 'Diamond Hill') and the respective Medal Index Card Matthew Ernest Shears, was a native of St. Pancras, London, Middlesex, England where he was born circa 1875. By trade a 'Clerk', Matthew - an already serving volunteer with the 16th Middlesex Rifles Volunteers - attested for the City of London Regiment of Imperial Voluneers, or C.I.V. (more popularly referred to as City Imperial Volunteers) at London on 1 January 1900. At the time of his enlistment Matthew was 24 years and 10 months of age, and he was 1 of only an estimated 25 members of the 16th Middlesex R.V. to have landed and served in South Africa with the C.I.V. (the published history of the C.I.V. refers). In total Matthew served 334 days with the C.I.V. of which 191 days was service abroad during the South African War. Sergeant Shears took his discharge form the C.I.V. a the Guildhall, City of London, on 30 November 1900, his discharge certificate (original accompanies the medals) being signed by Colonel Commandant McKinnon who had raised and commanded the C.I.V. During the Great War. Matthew again volunteered his services on 2 September 1914, re-enlisting in the British Army for one year service service as a member of the Special Reserve. His Medal Index Card confirms that he first served in theatre of war 'France' on 8 November 1914, while serving with 2/Queens Regiment. Matthew Shears was issued with a 1914 Star and clasp and was certainly also entitled to the additional awards of a British War Medal and Interallied Victory Medal, however it is by no means clear whether he was ever physically awarded and issued with those latter medals, as there is no such indication on his extant MIC, and a search of the Great War Medal Rolls may be necessary to establish whether the other medals were ever issued The recipients pension service papers are extant and available from The National Archives Condition: GVF

A Civil 'Hydraulic Engineer's' World-Wars campaign medal group of 3: Lieutenant Reginald Henry Trivess Smith, 14th Sikhs, late 52nd Sikhs, Indian Army - British War Medal. Silver issue (2.Lieut. R.H.T. Smith.) - IGS 1908. GV 1st issue & clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (Lieut. R.H.T. Smith, 14 Sikhs.) - Defence Medal Note: British War Medal verified per respective Medal Index Card (held at The National Archives) that shows the BWM was the recipients only medal entitlement for the Great War, and that he earned the medal as a 2/Lt 14th (KGO) Sikhs Reginald Henry Trivess Smith, son of Henry Joseph Trivess Smith and Jane Davies Smith (nee Carrell), was a native of Chiswick, London, Middlesex, England, where he was born on 25 February 1899. In the early years of the Great War, Reginald was a pupil, at Lowestoft College, where he was studying between 1914-1916. When he was old enough to enlist for the Army, he left his studies for officer training, subsequently being educated at the Royal Military College Sandhurst, 1917-1918. Reginald was first commissioned on 21 August 1918, and was posted to the Indian Army, where he joined the 52nd Sikhs (Frontier Force). Subsequently promoted Lieutenant, he served during the Third Afghan War on attachment with the 1st Battalion 14th King George's Own 'Ferozepore' Sikhs, which regiment was deployed in the tribal lands of the North West Frontier, where it was based at Tank, Waziristan, from June 1919. Due to reductions in the size of the post-war Indian Army, Reginald resigned his commission, and after a period of working his 'apprenticeship' with his father in Bombay, he subsequently returned to the United Kingdom, where he completed his professional training to become a Civil Engineer. Civil Engineering - and specifically Hydraulics Engineering - was very much a family concern, as his father was a Civil Engineer of some considerable reputation, who had earlier been employed in Calcutta and latterly Bombay, India, (Henry was later decorated with the C.B.E. in the Birthday Honours List of 1926, in respect of his engineering work at the Tansa Completion Works, Bombay Municipality). In 1924 Reginald married Violet Kathleen Maisey (born in St Helena, 1904), who was the youngest daughter of the late Captain F. E. Maisey, Royal Engineers. Like his paternal grandfather and father before him, Reginald Trivess-Smith, too, became a specialist water hydraulics engineer, employed by national 'Water Boards in the United Kingdom. In 1925, he was employed as an Assistant Engineer, Chief Engineers Department, Metropolitan Water Board, at the Queen Mary Reservoir Works (capacity 6,750 million gallons), located at Littleton. in 1926, he was residing at; 59 Alric Road, New Malden, Surrey, England. The 1939 National Register for England and Wales, records Reginald still resident in New Malden, where he was living with his wife at their residence at; 28 Linkside, New Malden, Surrey, where he shown as still employed as an 'Engineer' with the Metropolitan Water Board, and with the comment 'Ex Indian Army Officer' in red-ink under the remarks column (in 1939 his wife was a Volunteer in the British Red Cross Society). Reginald is recorded as having died in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, sometime during the third quarter of 1996. At the time of his death Reginald was 96 years of age All 3 x medals suspended from lengths of original silk ribands, and mounted in the swing-style and as worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings A nicely mounted British Officer's group who had the distinction to serve in two famous infantry regiments of the British Indian Army Condition: GVF

A Civil Defence / Rec Cross group of 3: Attributed to Captain C. Finnie, late British Red Cross Society - British Red Coss Society: Proficiency in Red Cross Nursing - British Red Coss Society: Proficiency in Red Cross First Aid - British Red Cross Society: 3 Years Service Medal The Red Cross awards all with contmeporary issue ribands and integral riband brooches None of the medals are named or numbered but each is contained in it's issue white card box of issue, each of which bears the name of the award, and the name of the recipient penned on each variously shown as Capt C. Finnie and C. Finnie Condition: GVF

A Civil Engineer ?Dam Builder?s'Egyptian service group of 4: Captain Reginald Humphrey Lee Pennell, Special List att Royal Engineers, late Egyptian Ministry of the Interior, Egyptian Public Ministry of Works & Chief Engineer Lower Aswan Dam - 1914-15 Star (Capt. R. H. Lee Pennell.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt. R. H. Lee Pennell.) - Interallied Victory Medal. With ?Oakleaves? (Capt. R. H. Lee Pennell.) - Egypt (Kingdom): Order of the Nile. 4th Class ?Officer? breast badge Note: The Order of the Nile with maker marks ?Lattes? on reverse of badge Sold together with original plus gilt tooled case of issue for the Order of the Nile ? the exterior scuffed and stained Important: All medals and awards verified as entitled and awarded as under; - 1914-15 Star trio (entered theatre of war Egypt, December 1915) - Mention-in-Despatches (ref London Gazette issue of 16 December 1918) - Order of the Nile: (ref publication in London Gazette issue of 15 June 1917) Reginald Humphrey Lee Pennell, the son of Captain Reginald Pennell, H.M?s 48th Regiment, and Jessie Clara Pennell (nee Holland), was born in British India at Wellington, Madras Presidency on 21 September 1879. Reginald was educated at; Exeter School, Exeter, Devon, England, and King?s College, London. At the time of applying for associate membership to the Institution of Civil Engineers in September 1904, his residence was Blue Hayes, Broadclyst, Exeter, and he cited being apprenticed with Civil Engineers ?Coode Son & Matthews? (specialists in harbours and ports projects) which firm he had been under ?Pupilage? with since his graduation in 1901, and at the time was preparing for examination of Assistant Civil Engineer, with the Admiralty Public Works Department. During his initial 3 years with ?Coode Son and Matthews? he had in successive years been assigned; To the company Drawing Office in London; At, Folkestone with the Resident Engineer and lastly at Dover Harbour Works. Reginald married Margaret Edith Tadman at Broadclyst, Exeter in August 1907. After his marriage, Reginald Pennell in 1908, accepted an appointment as a Civil Engineer in the Egyptian Government Service. Reginald is subsequently believed to have worked about 20 years in Egypt, during which time he was resident at Port Said on the Red Sea, and more significantly was a long term resident at Luxor from where he held the prestigious appointment of Chief Engineer on the Lower Aswan Dam project ? a project which was to constitute his lifetime achievement. During the years of the Great War (he first entered theatre of war ?Egypt? in December 1915), Reginald accepted a commission and appointment to the Special List being attached to the Royal Engineers, and being engaged on canal engineering projects. Indeed the award of the Order of the Nile was in respect of his subsequent services on attachment to the Egyptian Ministry of Public Works at Port Said (London Gazette 15 June 1917, refers). Reginald?s extant Medal Index Card shows his forwarding address to be ?Municipal Section, Ministry of Interior, Cairo, Egypt?. Reginald is reported to have had an inventive mind, as evinced by his taking out a patent as inventor of a ?Water Filtration System?. In retirement in England he is also known to have busied himself in the design of local breakwaters and bridges in the Exeter area. Reginald Pennell died at, The Martins, Boxgrove, Chichester, Sussex, England, on 11 January 1959 Condition: Mostly EF

A Clerk in Holy Orders, Second World War, Commemorative and Long Service medal group of 3: The Reverend Wilson Barmby Buckle, of St. Mary\'s, Wombwells, Sheffield late Sheffield City Police - Defence Medal - Coronation Medal 1953 (Sergt W. B. Buckle.) - Police LS&GC medal. GVI issue (Sergt. Wilson B. Buckle.) Wilson Barmby Buckle was born on 11 June 1907 at Scalby, Scarborough, Yorkshire , England, and joined the Sheffield City Police in 1930. At the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register for England & Wales, he was living at, 39 Dykes Lane, Sheffield. Sometime after retiring from the Sheffield City Police, Wilson took Holy Orders, when in, June 1960, he was ordained to the priesthood in a service conducted by the Bishop of Sheffield in Sheffield Cathedral on Trinity Sunday, when he he was appointed the Reverend of St,Mary\'s, Wombwell (the South Yorkshire Times and Mexborough & Swinton Times issue of, 18 June 1960, refers). The Reverend is recorded to have died on, 2 September 1983, at Northowram Hospital, Halifax, Yorkshire, England The medals all suspended from their original silk ribands, and mounted in the swing-style as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining its original long pin and clasp fittings A medal group of considerable Sheffield local police and social history interest Condition: EF

A close of empire campaign and long service medal group of 3: Sergeant R. B. Walker, Royal Air Force - GSM 1918. GVI second issue with clasp 'Malaya' (4021804 Cpl. R. B. Walker. R.A.F.) - GSM 1962. With 2 x clasps 'Radfan' 'South Arabia' (4021804 Sgt. R. B. Walker. R.A.F.) - RAF LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue (H4021804 Sgt. R. B. Walker. R.A.F.) Note: The GSM 1962 with upper clasp attached by a straight silver rod as issued The recipients unique RAF service number denotes an enlistment as a regular enlistment in December 1946 The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and casp fittings Condition: GVF

A collection of 10 x South African War (Boer War) British military postcards A lot - see images attached - of 10 military post-cards, all 1899-1902 and dating from the South African War (a.k.a. Boer War). The cards include; - Majuba Avenged - Maxim Gun - Canadian Garrison Artillery & New South Wales Lancer - Blue Jacket & Royal Marine Light Infantry - HMS Powerful - Souvenir 1900, showing Lord Roberts & flags - Lord Roberts with Star of India motto \'Heavens Light Our Guide\' & Victoria Cross - Magersfontein Memorial Cross to the Highland Brigade - Peace & Victory Declared - Unveiling of Lancashire Fusiliers Regimental Memorial Bury (reverse with writing and date 1905) Mostly good bright colours Condition: Very Good

A collection of positively attributed hallmarked gold jewellery & insignia: Major Peter Shankland Liddell, Sultanate of Oman Armed Forces late Uganda Police & Middlesex Regiment - Pair 9ct gold cuff-links: Panels with crest of Oman, others engraved 'P.S.L.' - Stickpin / tiepin: 9ct gold with crest of Sultanate of Oman - Lapel badge: With crest of Oman, with stud & chain for wear on lapel / buttonhole Note: All items bearing London gold hallmarks. Weight of gold is approximately 14.2 grammes The 'set' contained in makers plush leatherette box of issue with makers marks on inside upper lid 'By appointment to H.M. The Queen - Goldsmiths & Crown Jewellers Garrada & Co Ltd, 112 Regent Street, W.1.' Major Liddell was entitled to the below following decoration and medals, all of which were un-named; - Oman: Commendation Medal - Oman: General Service Medal with clasp 'Dhofar'. Sultan Said Bin Taimur era - Oman: As Summood (Endurance Medal) - Oman: Accession Medal 1970 - Oman: Armed Forces Long Service & Good Conduct - Uganda: Independence Medal Important: The 'Commendation' confirmed as an award published in Force Routine Orders (FRO) 157 of 1974 - and one of only an estimated 229 'Commendations' awarded to Officers of the Sultanate of Oman Armed Forces through to 1977 (Reference Tinson's book, 1st edition) Peter Shankland Liddell was born in St. Pancras, London on 14 June 1930. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant into the Wiltshire Regiment of the British Army in 1949, shortly thereafter transferring to the Middlesex Regiment, with which regiment he appears to have served with through to his retirement of commission in October 1954. The United Kingdom Immigration and Passenger Lists for 1955, show him as embarking on the steamship S.S. 'Warwick Castle' for voyage to Mombasa, Kenya, on 7 April 1955 - his employment cited as 'Policeman' and almost certainly the date on which proceeded to Uganda Colony via Mombassa to take up his appointment as a Colonial Policeman. He was holding the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police, Uganda, at the time of independence in Uganda on 9 October 1962. When Peter Liddell joined the Sultanate of Oman Forces is not known (we would suggest circa 1964), but he is confirmed as having been awarded his 'Commendation' in 1974, at which time his rank was Major and his unit designation shown as 'Guard Unit'. Reference 'Orders and Medals of the Sultanate of Oman' (R. Tinson, 1995 edition) he is listed as the only 'European' recipient of a Commendation until that time who had received an Omani honour while serving with 'Guard Unit'). Peter Liddell is recorded as having died in February 2003 in Hertfordshire, England Important: The attached picture of Major Liddells full-size medals and Uganda medal transmittal letter are here displayed for reference / attribution purposes only, and are not here included in this sale Condition: EF

A Colonial 'Indian Railways' Great War campaign & long service medal group of 4: Lieutenant-Colonel Cuthbert Gilfillan Cotesworth, late Officer Commanding 2nd Battalion Bombay, Baroda & Central India Railway Regiment, Auxiliary Force India - British War Medal. Silver issue (42. Capt. C.G. Cotesworth.) - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Coronation Medal 1937 - IVD. GV with brooch bar (Capt. C.G. Cotesworth, 2/Bn. B.B.& C.I.Rly.Rgt.(A.F.I.)) Note: The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The integral brooch bar on the V.D. with hinged pin & clasp removed to facilitate mounting. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Important: The below following medals confirmed as under; - British War Medal: Medal Index Card accessible at The National Archives - 1935 Jubilee Medal: Medal Roll held at The National Archives - 1937 Coronation Medal: Medal Roll held at The National Archives - Indian Volunteer Forces Decoration: Gazette of India issue of 28 July 1923 Cuthbert Cotesworth was a native of Southsea, Hampshire, England, where he was born circa 1882. Cuthbert's father, Gillfillan Cotesworth, was a Clergyman with the Church of England. The 1901 National Census for England and Wales record Cuthbert, described as a Draughtsman Mechanical Engineer, then residing with his parents and three sibling sisters at St Marks House, Reading Road, Farnborough, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire, England. Reference should be made to the on-line Records of Mechanical Engineers by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, for details about Cuthberts subsequent career in the British and later Indian Railways Condition: Silver medals dark toned otherwise GVF

A Colonial and Military police campaign group of 5: Private Dennis Reuben White, Royal Military Police late Palestine Police - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI first type 'Palestine 1945-48' (2501 B. Const. D.R. White, Pal. Police.) - Korea Medal (22247224 Pte. D.R. White. R.M.P.) - United Nations Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Note: Official corrections to first 3 digits of Army Number on the Korea Medal - a common occurrence with this particular medal issue Dennis Reuben White, a native of Eldersfield, Gloucestershire, England was born there on 15 November 1927. Educated at Eldersfield Junior School and then Corse Lane School, he was by 'Trade' a 'Saw-Doctor' prior to serving in the British Army (Army No 14485366 ) and before joining the Palestine Police on 7 March 1947. In Palestine he served with the Haifa Urban Division Sold together with hard a photocopied Palestine Police service record confirming above details and which has a passport size ID photograph of the recipient on page 1 of the service record The medals mounted in the court-style for display purposes Condition: GVF

A Colonial Police & Second World War group of 5 that includes an 'Italy' Star with scarce customised 'Battle Honour Clasp': British Constable A. Scott, Palestine Police who subsequently served in the British Army - GSM 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'Palestine' (2471 B.Const. A. Scott. Pal.Police.) - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star - Italy Star. This fitted with customised Battle-Honour clasp 'Capture of Forli' - War Medal Important: The recipient is confirmed as being entitled to the GSM and clasp reference the respective medal roll WO 100/510 wherein it is shown that the recipient was issued with his medal and clasp on 21 June 1948 Note: The Battle Honour 'Capture of Forli' was issued in respect of the fighting at Forli 7-9 November 1944. Of the below following regiments of the British Army that earned the battle honour, only one 'The King's' elected to carry the honour on their colours; - 9th Queens Royal Lancers - 12th Royal Lancers - King's Regiment - Somerset Light Infantry - East Surrey Regiment - Hampshire Regiment - Manchester Regiment Condition: VF

A colonial police and Second World War 'Burma' campaign group of 4: British Constable A. Payne, Palestine Police - GSM 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'Palestine' (2467 B.Const. A. Payne. Pal.Police.) - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - War Medal Important: The recipient is confirmed as being entitled to GSM and clasp reference the respective medal roll WO 100/510 wherein it is shown that the recipient was issued with his medal and clasp on 8 August 1947 Condition: GVF

A Colonial Police campaign service group of 3: European Sergeant Robert Yates, Federation of Malaya Police, late Palestine Police and Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) - GSM 1918. GVI \'Palestine\' \'Palestine 45 - 48\' \'Malaya\' (2636 B/Const. R. Yates. Pal.Police) - Defence Medal - War Medal Important: Clasps on GSM are all riveted The group mounted on old ribands in the swing style and \'as-worn\', in the wrong order of precedence as illustrtaed Robert Yates a native of Bolton, Farnworth, was born on 11 August 1911 and was a former member of the Black Watch (No 2753169) prior to joining the Palestine Police on 10 February 1939. Was discharged as British Sergeant on 15 May 1948. He subsequently joined the Federation of Malaya Police Force as an Emergency Sergeant on 31 August 1948, and took his discharge from that force on 2 December 1950. Later migrated to Australia where he lived at St.Kilda near Melbourne, Victoria Sold with quantity of original ephemera including; - Certificate of Birth - Black Watch Association Membership Card dated 1933 - Defence Regulations Temporary Road/Rail Pass address Nazareth Police HQ - Dog License \'Municipal Corporation of Jaffa\' dated 20 December 1945 - Certificate of Emergency dated 12 September 1948 - 2 x letters from Colonial Office / Crown Agents dated 1948 - Letter from recipient dated 1986 relating to disposal of his medals - Repatriation List of European Sergeants Federation of Malaysia Police - Federation of Malaya Police Discharge Certificate Condition: Medals are GVF

A Colonial Police Group of 3 including a pre-war GSM to a British Mounted Constable: Constable Harold Fisher, Palestine Police - General Service Medal 1918. GVI first issue \'Palestine\' (2651 B.Const. H. Fisher. Pal.Police.) - Defence Medal - War Medal A note with the medals states that British Mounted Constable 2651 Harold Fisher joined the Palestine Police on 17 February 1939, He was later a resident of Ossett in Yorkshire. Sold with a quantity of original epehemra including; - The Palestine Police Force \'Certificate of Appointment\' - The Palestine Police OCA (West Riding Branch) 1st Annual Dinner Menu - Postcard size portrait photograph of recipient in his blues, Jerusalem 22 February 1940 - Palestine Police Xmas Card unsigned inside colour plate of \'Camel Patrol\' - Palestine Police Xmas card signed from \'Harold\' with pic of Dome of the Rock (?) - Postcard size photo of Harold on his horse \'Jock\' this signed on back and dated 1939 - Postcard of P&O Electric Ship Strathnaver, the ship he went to Palestine 1937 - Approx 34 x photographs vast majority signed on back with captions and identifications Condition: The medals GVF

A Colonial Policeman and Intelligence Officer\'s campaign group of 5: Superintendent and Honorary Captain George Douglas Darrell Dixie, Sierrea Leonne Police, late Bahamas Police, Intelligence Corps and Palestine Police - GSM 1918. GV1 first type \'Palestine\' & \'Palestine 1945-48\' (81 1.B.Sjt. G.D. Dixie. Pal.Pol.) - 1939-45 Star - Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Note: Clasps on the GSM are riveted Important: Award of the GSM with clasp \'Palestine\' is confirmed in the respective medal roll WO 100/510, and a unique surname on the rolls of the Palestine Police. Douglas George Darrell Dixie was born in Nagpore, India on 1911, and subsequently educated at the Belgian Presbyterian Brothers School, Nagpore, and later London University. He joined the Palestine Police in the 1930\'s, and was holding rank of 1st Class British Sergeant when he qualified for the General Service Medal. During the Second World War he served with the Intelligence Corps of the British Army, being commissioned 2nd Lieutenant on 1 September 1940 (Officer No 167098). He relinquished his commission on 21 January 1946, on which date he was granted the honorary rank of Captain. Post War he served in the Bahamas Police, stationed at Nassau (immigration records show he made a voayage to the UK form Port Antonio, West Indies, arriving at Avonmouth on 17 July 1950), and later transferred to Sierra Leone, West Africa in which latter colony he held the appointment of Superintendent of Police, retiring in 1956. Thereafter he migrated with his wife Hermione (whom he had met and married in Sierra Leone) to Canada. He died at his residence at East Sooke, British Columbia on 30 November 1983 Sold together with a group photograph of Sierra Leone Police including Superintendent Dixie (see attached scan seated third from right); copy of his notice from \'The Times\' dated 27 December 1983; Boxing medal and a quantity of assorted senior officers police insigna, some of the crowns being silver (not hallmarked) The medals all mounted as worn suspended from contemporary silk ribands. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Colonial Volunteer?s ?Far East Prisoner of War? campaign and long service group of 5: Lieutenant Eric Mitchell, Straits Settlements Volunteer Force - The 1939-45 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with bar ?Malaya? (5078 Sgt. E. Mitchell.) Important: Efficiency Medal verified published in the Straits Settlements Government Gazette issue of 21 July 1939 Eric Mitchell, the only son of Dr Edgar Mitchell, and Mrs Kate Mitchell, lwas a native of Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England, where he was born on 21 August 1905. After education at Hulme Grammar School, Manchester, he trained for a profession as a Civil Engineer and subsequently accepted an overseas appointment with Sime Darby & Co, where he was initially posted to Penang, Straits Settlments. He left the United Kingdom for Malaya in 1927 (he embarked on the S.S.). Between 1927-1933, Eric worked for Sime Darby variously in Penang and Singapore, being resident in latter by 1933. On 8 November 1933, he married Trixie Elaine Thorne (only daughter of Mr & Mrs J. H. Thorn of Normanton, Yorkshire, England, who was born 6 May 1905) at a ceremony held at St. George's Cathederal, Penang. As a long time member of the Straits Settlments Volunteer Force, Eric held the rank of Sergeant immediately prior to the Second World War. Sometime prior to February 1942, Eric was commissioned Lieutenant and was holding that rank when he was captured at Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942. Prisoner of War records show that Eric was transported to Thailand in November 1942, where he was destined to work on the construction of the infamous 'Death Railway'. Fortuntely, Lieutenant Mitchell survived captivity, and is recorded as being liberated in Thailand on 2 September 1945. Re-united with his wife - who has been safely evacuated from Singapore prior to it's downfall, and remained in Ceylon Colony through to 1944 - the couple returned to the Far East post-war, where Eric became a director of Whittal & Company Ltd. In 1956 he was recorded as living at 10 Penang Road, Kuala Lumpur. Eric Mitchell is believed to have died at Hereford, Hereforshoire, England sometime during the first quarter of 1989, having been preceded by his wife,Trixie Mitchell, who died at Leominster, Herefordshire, England in the last quarter of 1988 The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient, suspended on silk ribands. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EM dark toned with patina, the medals all GVF

A combination of 5 medals to an Indian administrator that includes a rare Great War Recruiting badge: Khan Bahadur. Sayyid Bunyad Husain, M.B.E., Chief Minister of Jaora State, late Deputy Commissioner Hoshiarpur, Punjab - Member of the Order of the British Empire (M.B.E.). Second type badge (Civil) - Title Badge. GV 'Khan Bahadur' (Khan Sahib Sayyid Bunyad Husain 3 June 1929) - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Coronation Medal 1937 - Great War Recruiting Badge: GV bronze, silver & enamel badge (reverse numbered 2) Important: The M.B.E. & Coronation medals retaining their original silver/silvered mounting bars with hinged pins, and the M.B.E. and Indian Title Badge complete with their plush lethearette cases of issue. That for the M.B.E. with gilt tooled letters on upper lid, and with 'Instructions for Wear' card, while the ITB case has logo of the Calcutta Mint on inside of the lid. The ITB respelendent with original issue full length silk neck cravat riband - M.B.E.: Published IN The London Gazette 13 June 1946 (Chief Minister, Jaora State) - JubileeMedal: 1935 Jubilee Medal Roll (As Deputy Commissioner, Hoshiarpur) Note: The impressed low number '2' on the reverse of the Recruiting Badge would indicate that the recipient was only the second name in the roll of recipients for this scarce award, and almost certainly represents recruiting work in the Punjab, or elsewhere in North India during the period of the Great War Hoshiarpur is located in the North East Punjab, while the Princely State of Jaora (a Muslim Princely State that acceded to India in 1948) is located in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh. Presumably the recipient took up an appointment in Jahora on his retirement from the Indian Adminstrative Service A scarce combination of awards Condition: Mostly EF

A complete & poignant South African 'Transvaal Scottis 'Killed-in-Action' casualty group of 4: Private Robert 'Duncan' Bowen, 1st Battalion Transvaal Scottish Regiment - 1939-45 Star (26857 R. D.Bowen) - Africa Star (26857 R. D.Bowen) - War Medal (26857 R. D.Bowen) - Africa Service Medals (26857 R. D. Bowen) Important: Robert 'Duncan' Bowen was 'Killed-in-Action' on 24 November 1941 Note: Sold together with below following items; A. South African next-of-kin plaque with plate below reading, ?Killed in Action-World War 1939-1945, 26857 Pte. R. D. Bowen, 1 T.S.' B. Next-of-Kin brooch, numbered ?898?, pin-backed, as worn by the bereaved mother, with an accompanying slip from Field Marshal Smuts C. Buckingham Palce condolence slip D. Three original photographs of Bowen E. A letter written by Mrs Bowen to her son, with envelope - this returned to her as he was already dead F. Pair of Transvaal Scottish shoulder titles and collar badges G. Medal riband bar H. His watch taken from his body inscribed, ?To Duncan from Dorothy, 29.4.41?, and presumably a gift form his sister or sweetheart I. Pocket dictionary inscribed to ?Duncan Bowen? J. Various copied research Duncan Bowen was born on 29 April 1920. He joined the Transvaal Scottish on 1 July 1939, aged 19 years. He served with them in East Africa and Abyssinia and was killed in action on 24 November 1941 at the Battle of Sidi Rezegh whilst on detached duty. He was a member of the ack-ack section of the 1st Transvaal Scottish Note: Because of the size/shape of the memorial plaque this lot will have to be sent in a larger cardboard box parcel, with postage quote reflecting this Condition: GVF

A complete and scarce to unit Great War campaign medal pair to an Indian Gunner whose artillery unit served with the Imperial Camel Corps Brigade: Gunner Nawab Khan, Hong Kong Singapore Royal Garrison Artillery - British War Medal. Silver issue (2091 Gnr. Nawab Khan. H.K.S.R.G.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2091 Gnr. Nawab Khan. H.K.S.R.G.A.) Important: The respective Great War medal rolls for the HKSRGA, is found at file reference WO 329/2340 (held and accessible at The National Archives). The medal roll was compiled and signed at Kowloon, Hong Kong, South China on 27 March 1922, and shows that Nawab Khan had first served in 'Egypt' as a 'Theatre of War', and was still serving with the H.K.S.R.G.A. at that time. Gunner Nawab Khan, wa snot entitled, or awarded any other campaign medals,a nd the Great War 'pair' represents his complete medal entitlement. Note: This is the 'only' complete Great War campaign medal pair to the Hong Kong Singapore Royal Garrison Artillery, that we have sighted, and or handled, and as of writing, we are not aware of any other pairs having appeared on the market in the past decade The recipient Nawab Khan, was by ethnicity a Punjabi Mussalman, and held the rank of Gunner at the the time of qualifying for his medals while serving with Hong Kong Singapore Royal Garrison Artillery The Kong Kong and Singapore Artillery, was specifically raised for deployment in the protection of Britiain's Far East Colonies, and one of the most exotic regiments to be found in the British 'Army List', the official tome that list all regiments and corps on the establishment of the British Army The HKSRGA was British officered with the ranks recruited from British India (Punjabi Mussalmans and Sikhs) for station in the British Far East Colonies of Hong Kong and Singapore. Trained as Mountain Gunners, the HKSGRA formed a composite Mountain Battery (3rd HKSRGA Mountain Battery, armed with 10 Pounder gunds) for overseas service in the Great War War Service: The unit participated in various campaigns in Egypt, the Western Desert (Libya), and with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force during their campaigns in Sinai, and Palestine, during which time the unit was the dedicated artillery unit of the Imperial Camel Corps Brigade Condition: GVF

A confirmed & documented South African War with regimentally named Delhi Durbar 1911 medal pair: Private John Chalmers, 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) late 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders - QSA Medal. 'OFS' 'Transvaal' 'SA 1901' 'SA 1902' (4693 Pte J. Chalmers, Rl: Highrs:) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (4693 Pte J. Chalmers RH) Note: The Delhi Durbar Medal correctly named in the regimentally impressed style common to the Royal Highlanders for the issue of the Delhi Durbar Medal Important: Both medals and all clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls (ref & WO 100/100 (for QSA) & WO 100/400 (for Delhi Durbar Medal)) James Chalmers was a native of the parish of St.Margarets, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. He was aged 20 years and 8 months of age, and described himself a 'Baker' by trade, when he enlisted for service with the British Army and the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) on 8 February 1892. In his subsequent career of more than 21 years with 'The Colours' - all of it spent with the Royal Highlanders, he sereved mostly overseas including; - Gibraltar - Egypt - Mauritius - South Africa - India He was never reduced in rank during his 21 years and 72 days service At time of his final discharge from the British Army, at Gosport on 20 April 1913, his character and military conduct were described as 'Very Good' and that he was 'thoroughly sober, reliable, smart & intelligent'. His intended place of residence after discharge was indicated as being, 79 Pittencrieff Street, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. He subsequently became a 'Postman' and is recorded at having died on 9 July 1940, at which time he was living at 33 Regent Street, Tulliallan, Fife, Scotland. The recipients service papers - including confirmation of both medals and all clasps - are extant, and can be accessed at The National Archives Condition: Toned about VF and better

A confirmed 'Air Headquarters Levant' campaign medal group of 4: Aircraftman T. Johnston, Air Headquarters (Unit) Levant, Royal Air Force - 1939-45 Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI type II 'Palestine 1945-48' (4000380 A.C.1. T. Johnston. R.A.F.) Important: Sold together with the official medal transmittal receipt for claim of the General Service Medal with post-war Palestine clasp. This latter including recipients details as shown on the GSM medal and signed by the Commaning Officer Air Headquarters Unit 'Levant' (see pics) and dated 9 February 1948, and white named card box of issue for the GSM Note: Air Headquarters Unit (Levant) was a sub-command of R.A.F. Middle East Command, and was resonsible for R.A.F. units based in Transjordan and Palestine The WW2 campaign medals fitted with original ribands as issued Condition: GVF

A confirmed 'Battle of the Hook' Korean War casualty's campaign pair: Private R. McArthur, 1st Battalion Black Watch - Korea Medal (22496380 Pte. R. Mc Arthur. B.W.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Important: It has been confirmed that Private R. McArthur was 'Wounded-in-Action' at the battle of 'The Hook' between 18/19 November 1952. At the time he is recorded as having served with HQ Company During the 'Second Battle Of The Hook', 18-19 November 1952, 1/Black Watch suffered an estimated 93 x casualties comprised 21 x Killed-in-Action, and 63 x Wounded-in-Action Note: The Black Watch received the below following battle honours for wear on their 'Colours' in respect of their services during the Korean War; - The Hook 1952 - Korea 1952-53 A fine regimental 'Korean War' casulaty pair to the Black Watch. Condition: EF

A confirmed 'Battle of the Hook' Korean War casualty's campaign pair: Private R. McArthur, 1st Battalion Black Watch - Korea Medal (22496380 Pte. R. Mc Arthur. B.W.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Important: It has been confirmed that Private R. McArthur was 'Wounded-in-Action' at the battle of 'The Hook' between 18/19 November 1952. At the time he is recorded as having served with HQ Company During the battle of 'The Hook', 18-19 November 1952, 1/Black Watch suffered an estimated 93 x casualties comprised 21 x Killed-in-Action, and 63 x Wounded-in-Action Note: The Black Watch received the below following battle honours for wear on their 'Colours' in respect of their services during the Korean War; - The Hook 1952 - Korea 1952-53 A fine regimental 'Korean War' casulaty pair to the Black Watch. Condition: EF

A confirmed 'Death Railway' Far East Prisoner of War campaign and long service group of 4: Sergeant John Winder, 88th Field Regiment Royal Artillery - The 1939-45 Star - The Pacific Star - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with 'Territorial' bar (827039 Sjt. J. Winder. R.A.) Important: Sergeant John Winder of the 88th Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Artillery, is confirmed as having been made a Prisoner of War at the fall of Singapore Colony to the Imperial Japanese Army on 15 February 1942 Note: The recipients father Great War medals are currently listed for sale separately on this website John Winder was a native of Lancaster, Lancashire, England, where he had been born on 3 October 1912. John enlisted into the Territorial Army on 15 February 1933. Prior to the oubreak of the Second World War, he had resided at his residence located at 33 North Edward Edward Street, Lancaster. After his capture, John was subsequently transported as POW 'Slave Labour' to work on the construction of the infamous 'Death Railway' between Thailand and Burma. From 1943, John reported to have been an inmate at the below following POW camps; - Kanburi: March 1943 - Kisao: April 1943 - Takanun: August 1943 - Klian Kli: October 1943 - Tonchin: February 1944 - Tamuang: February 1945 - Nokom Nai: February - August 1945 After his liberation and subsequent repatriation in 1945. John returned to his hometown of Lancaster, where he is recorded as having died in 1988 A 'soft copy' of the recipients FEPOW questionnaire (ref WO 344/409/2) wIll be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: Medals lightly laquered VF

A confirmed 'Jungle-Beasts' Slim River and Prisoner-of-War campaign group of 5: Private Robert Glasgow, 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - IGS Medal 1936. 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (2979551 Pte R. Glasgow, A. & S.H.) - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Important: Recipient is confirmed as having been captured on 18 January 1942, after the action at 'Slim River' where his unit- 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - fought a rear-guard action on the Malay Peninsula as part of the 11th Indian Division Robert Glasgow, a native of Glasgow, Scotland (his residence was at 43 Russell Street, Mossend, Bellshill, Lanarkshire) was born on 3 May 1912, and had enlisted for service with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on 22 May 1934. During captivity he appears to have been held captive at Taiping and then Kulalumpur (the camp leader at this last was a Colonel Fitzpatrick) Sold with a copy of the soldiers Prisoner of War questionnaire ref WO 344/378/1 Condition: GVF

A confirmed 'Malaya Campaign' Indian Army casualty group of 3: Lance Naik Keshar Singh Gusain, 5th Battalion 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles, Indian Army - 1939-45 Star (9659 L/Nk Keshar Singh Gusain, R. Garh.Rif.) - Pacific Star (9659 L/Nk Keshar Singh Gusain, R. Garh.Rif.) - War Medal (9659 L/Nk Keshar Singh Gusain, R. Garh.Rif.) Important: The CWGC records that the recipient died in Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942 Note: All medals are Calcutta Mint / Indian issues, that have been impressed in the Indian Army style The date of 15 February 1942 - the surrender date of Singapore Colony - is a generic date used by the CWGC for 'all' British and Empire Forces personnel who were missing in Malaya/Singapore prior to or after 15 February 1942, and whose bodies were never recovered, and or for whom no specific actual dates of death are known Keshar Singh Gusain was the son of Kaliyan Sing and Makhi Devi, of Dudphora, Garhwal, India, and the husband of Bardai, of Dudphora. His sacrifice is commemorated at the Singapore Memorial, Kranji, Singapore 5/18 R.G.R. was a war raised battalion of the Indian Army (raised at the Regimental Centre, Lansdowne in February 1941). 5/18 R.G.R. did not qualify for either the India Service Medal, or the Defence Medaland. The battalion was posted to 45th Brigade in July 1941. 5/18 R.G.R. was - together with the rest of 45th Brigade - deployed to Malaya on 16 December 1941, and arrived in Singapore on 3 January 1942. 5/18 R.G.R. - subsequently being immediately rushed as reinforcements to Malacca, and then to Muar in Malaya, in support of 8th Australian Division. On 17 January, at Bakri, 5/18 R.G.R. was ambushed and is recorded as having suffered 50% casualties killed, wounded and mostly missing - almost certainly including Keshar Singh Gusain! Condition: VF

A confirmed 'Operation Varsity Airborne-Landing' battle casualty medal group of 5: Private D. Coleman, 1st (Airborne) Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles, 6th Airlanding Brigade, 6th Airborne Division - IGS Medal 1936. North West Frontier 1937-39 (3771350 Rfmn. D. Coleman. R. U. Rif.) - The 1939-1945 Star - The France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Note: IGS 1936 Medal and clasp entitlement verified per respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Royal Uslter Rifles, held at The National Archives (Ref WO 100/500) Important: Recipient confirmed a battle casualty on 24-25 March 1945 - 'Operation Varsity' - per official British Army Casualty Lists 1939-1945 held at The National Archives (ref WO 417/90) The recipients unique army number 3771350, is from a block of numbers allocated to The King's Regiment (Liverpool), and indicates that he had initially been posted to The King's Regiment (Liverpool) when he first enlisted into the British Army sometime prior to 1939 On the outbreak of hostilities in the Second World War, 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles was in India , where it had recently served on the North West Frontier of India, fighting in 'Waziristan' against the tribal forces of the 'Faqir of Ipi'. Shortly after the 1/R.U.R.'s return to the United Kingdom in 1940, the battalion was converted to an 'Airborne' role and trained as 'Glider Infantry' forming part of '1st Airlanding Brigade' of the 1st Airborne Division. The battalion trained long and hard for future deployment during the invasion of France. In May 1943, the Ulster's were assigned to the 6th Airlanding Brigade, part of the 6th Airborne Division. On D-Day, 6th June 1944, the 'Airborne Ulsters' were landed by Horsa gliders, behind enemy lines in Normandy, France. As part of 'Operation Mallard', the battalion's D-Day actions were at Ranville, Loungueval & Sainte Honorine. The Ulster's remained campaigning in Normandy through to September 1944, in which month the 6th Airborne Division was recalled to England. 6th Airborne returned to the continent in December 1944, where it served in Belgium. The Ulster's played a pivotal role during their final campaign of the Second World War - the crossing of the Rhine - when on late evening of 24 March 1945, as part of the airborne forces allocated for 'Operation Varsity', they were again landed by glider into enemy territory. On 24-25 March 1945, the Ulsters suffered an estimated 259 casualties (killed, wounded and missing) during 'operation Varsity', including 3771350 Pte D. Coleman Condition: GVF

A confirmed 'Royal Garhwal Rifles' Italy Casualty campaign medal group of 5: Lance Naik Givind Singh Rawat, 3rd Battalion 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles, Indian Army - 1939-45 Star (8528 L/Nk. Govind Singh Rawat, R. Garh. Rif.) - Africa Star (8528 L/Nk. Govind Singh Rawat, R. Garh. Rif.) - Italy Star (8528 L/Nk. Govind Singh Rawat, R. Garh. Rif.) - Defence Medal (8528 L/Nk. Govind Singh Rawat, R. Garh. Rif.) - War Medal (8528 L/Nk. Govind Singh Rawat, R. Garh. Rif.) Note: All medals are Calcutta Mint / Indian issues, that have been impressed in the Indian Army style Important: Lance Naik Govind Singh Rawat, 3rd Battalion 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles is confirmed as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' in Italy on 5 October 1944 (the published Regimental Casualty Roll refers - a copy of the respective entry page will accompany the medals) The medals mounted as-worn in the hills, in the court-style. The pin and fittings since removed from the cloth covered mounting board, otherwise the medals Condition: VF

A confirmed - non Singapore - Far East Prisoner of War campaign and long service group of 5: Gunner F.A. Jefferies, Royal Artillery - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue & 'Territorial' bar (1442672 Gnr. F.A. Jefferies. R.A.) The recipient is confirmed as having been a Far East Prisoner of War, his date of capture cited as 8 March 1942. Note: As Singapore surrendered on 15 February, 1942, it is most likely that the recipient was either an evacuee from Singapore who was subsequently capured during the short-lived Netherlands East Indies campaign, and or was captured in some minor campaign territory, and or had evaded capture for a short period after the British defeat in Malaya / Singapore The medal group mounted in the swing-style and 'as-worn'. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A confirmed 1942, casualty campaign group of 5: Private Duncan Campbell, 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - IGS Medal 1936. 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (297956 Pte. D. Campbell, A. & S.H.) - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Important: Duncan Campbell is confirmed on the Commonwelath War Graves Commission website as having died in Malaya on 13 January 1942 Duncan Campbell, the son of Mr and Mrs John Campbell, of Alexandria, Dumbartonshire, Scotland, was 25 years of age at the time of his death. The regimental journal 'The Thin Red Line' has some notes on the recipient as follows; April 1936, he arrived in Karachi, India, and 2 days later joined 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders at Rawalpindi where he was posted to 'B Coy'. In November 1938 he was serving with 'A Coy', No 7 Platoon. On 16 October 1938 he qualified as a nursing orderly at the British Military Hospital, Secunderabad. While in Malaya, he was serving with 'A Coy Condition: EF

A confirmed 51 Highland Division \'Beaumont Hamel\' Military Medal, World Wars & Police Long Service Medal group of 6: Sergeant Robert George King, 1/6th Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Territorial Force, later Special Constabulary - Military Medal. GV 1st type (1447 Sjt: R. G. King. 1/6 R. Hdrs-T.F.) - 1914-15 Star (1447 L-Cpl R. J. King. R. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1447 Sjt R. J. King. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1447 Sjt R. J. King. R. Highrs.) - Defence Medal - Special Constabulary Long Service Medal. GVI 1st type (Robert. G. King) For Bravery in the Field at \'Beaumont Hamel\'. The Military Medal award was published in the London Gazette issue of, and is confirmed as a gallantry award for the recipients conspicuous bravery at the capture of \'Beaumont Hamel\' by 51st Highland Division, during the Battle of the Somme. The local Perthshire newspapers The Strathearn Herald issues of 27 January 1917, and 3 March 1917, respectively contained the below following articles pertaining to Robert King, as quoted below: Quote, MILITARY MEDAL FOR BLACKFORD SOLDIER Intimation has been received that Sergent Robert G. King, Blackford, son of Mr. John King, Cross Cottage, Stirling Street, Blackford, has been awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery in the field. Sergeant King, who is the first of the Blackford lads to gain this distinction, had been connected with the Territorials for some years, and was mobilised on the outbreak of war. He crossed to France with his regiment early in 1915, and was invalided home some months later, returning to France for the second time some months ago. He is at present in an English hospital suffering from trench feet. Previous to the war he was in the employment of Messers Taylor and Dougall, Strathallan Boot Factory. Unquote. Quote, SOLDIERS At HOME:- Sergeant Robert G. King, Black Watch, is at present home on furlough from Chester Hospital, England, where he has been for the past three months, suffering from trench feet. Private John Morrison, Black Watch, arrived home on Wednesday, of last week from, Dalmeny Hospital, Edinburgh, where he has been for four months, suffering from a contused back. Both were members of the local Territorials, mobilized at the outbreak of war, and have been engaged in much of the heavy fighting on the Western Front. Sergeant King took part in the magnificent assault on Beaumont Hamel, for which he was awarded the Military Medal, and Private Morrison was present at the brilliant engagement at Le Sars on the Somme. Unquote. King Family History: See the Strathearn Herald issue of 14 June 1919, which has a lengthy article pertaining to the Golden Wedding and family history pertaining to Sergeant King\'s parents and family Capture of Capture of Beaumont-Hamel: Was a tactical incident that took place during the Battle of the Somme (1 July – 18 November 1916) in the Battle of the Ancre (13–18 November) during the second British attempt to take the village. Beaumont-Hamel is a commune in the Somme department of Picardy in northern France. The village had been attacked on 1 July, the First Day of the Somme. The German 2nd Army (General Fritz von Below) defeated the attack, inflicting many British and Newfoundland Regiment casualties On 1 July 1916, the 29th Division attacked at 7:20 a.m., ten minutes after a 40,000 lb (18 long tons; 18 t) mine under the Hawthorn Ridge Redoubt had been blown. The explosion alerted the Germans nearby, who occupied the far lip of the crater and pinned down British troops in no man\'s land on either side, where they were caught by German artillery-fire. White German signal rockets were mistaken for success flares and the 88th Brigade, including the Newfoundland Regiment, advanced from 200 yd (180 m) behind the British front line. The few parties that crossed no man\'s land found uncut wire. Reserve Infantry Regiment 119 had been in deep dugouts (Stollen) and emerged to defeat the attack. The Newfoundlanders suffered 710 casualties, of the 29th Division total of 5,240 casualties By early November, the British in the south were ready to attack northwards towards the Ancre river, simultaneous with an attack eastwards on the north side of the river to capture Beaumont-Hamel and Serre-lès-Puisieux. On 13 November, during the Battle of the Ancre in thick fog, the 51st (Highland) Division outflanked Beaumont-Hamel on both sides and forced the garrison to surrender. Infantry and artillery co-operation was conspicuously superior to 1 July; barrages were better aimed and more destructive, cut off the German front line from the rear and neutralised German guns; mopping up parties had been given specific objectives in the German defences. The defenders were exhausted before the battle began and where the British artillery had cut the wire, were unable to repulse the attack. The defenders of Beaumont-Hamel repulsed a frontal attack by the Highlanders but were surrounded in the fog and surrendered later in the day Medals & clasp(s) verification: The MM and Great War medals all verified as entitled per the below cited sources: - Military Medal: Published in Supplement to The London Gazette issue 22 January 1917 - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2741 - British War Medal: WO 329/1357 (records both his regimental numbers vis 1447 & later 265228) - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/1357 (records both his regimental numbers vis 1447 & later 265228) Note: Recipients MIC and all 3 x Great War medal rolls all show the same single letter typo Robert \'J\'. King (sic). This being exactly as the medals were subseqiently issued, and never returned for correction Robert George King, son of John King, was a native of Blackford, near Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1881. Robert had nine siblings, comprising 4 x brothers (all five of them served during the Great War - and all survived) and 5 x sisters. On the outbreak of the Great War, Robert, a existing member of the Territorial Force, was mobilized for service with his battalion 6th (Perthshire) Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch). His Medal Index Card and corresponding medal roll for the 1914-15 Star, show that he first entered theatre of war \'France\' on, 2 May 1915, disembarking with 6/Royal Highlanders at the channel port of Boulogne. At the time of his landing in France, he held the appointment rank of Lance-Corporal. Robert was decorated with the Military Medal \'For Bravery in the Field\' at Beaumont Hamel during the Battle of the Somme, and in 1917, was invalided back to England suffering with Trench Feet. After recovery and recuperation Sergeant King was returned to France. While Sergeant King appears to have avoided German gunshot and shrapnel wounds during his overseas service in France, he was lucky with his fortune while carousing when out of the front line, as he is later recorded on 23 March 1918, being admitted to the 58th Casualty Clearing Station seeking treatment, for \'VDG\' (Gonorrhoea), subsequently being sent to No. 4 Stationary Hospital from where he was transferred on 17 April 1918 (file series MH 106/1483 refers). The highest rank Robert held during his service in France with the British Expeditionary Force was Sergeant. He survived the horrors of the Great War, and was disembodied from the British Army on, 23 February 1919 The medals neatly mounted in the court-style on a flock covered board, for display purposes A fine Great War medal group to a \'Jock\' NCO who is confirmed as having been decorated for bravery in the field with the 51st Highland Division at the capture of \'Beaumont Hamel\' Condition: Mostly GVF

A confirmed 51st Highland Division \'St Valery\' Second World War & Long Service medal group of 3: Private Frederick Reid, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, 51st Highland Division - The 1939-45 Star - War Medal - Military LS&GC. GVI 'Regular Army' (2869498 Pte. F. Reid. Gordons.) Photograph: The Aberdeen Weekly Journal issue of 17 October 1940 has a captioned identified portrait photograph of Lance Corporal Frederick Reid, in which the soldier is wearing Khaki field service tunic with a Balmoral Bonnet on his head this latter with the 'Bydand' Stag's Head cap badge of the Gordon Highlanders Frederick Reid, the seventh son of William John Reid (Grieve / Horseman) & Eliza Helen Reid (nee Henry) was a native of, Garmond, Monquhitter, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where he was born on, 29 July 1904. Frederick's parents had 16 x children, comprising 10 x sons & 6 x daughters. When old enough to join the British Army, Frederick enlisted in his local infantry regiment, the Gordon Highlanders, at Aberdeen, Scotland, on, 15 October 1921, at which time he was 17 years of age. At the time of his enlistment, he cited his mother as his notifiable 'Next of Kin', who in 1921, was residing at 'Bogtama', Auchterless, Aberdeenshire. In 1940, his parents are recorded as living at 'Rothievale', Rothienorman, Aberdeenshire By the time of the 'Battle for France' in 1940, Frederick, had already racked up 19 years service with 'The Colours', and had served extensively in overseas locations in the erstwhile British Empire. In 1940, Frederick, was holding the appointment of 'Lance-Corporal' while serving with 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, with the British Expeditionary Force, under higher formation of the 51st Highland Division (GOC Major-General Victor Fortune). Frederick was captured by the German 'Wehrmacht' sometime at or immediately following the surrender of the 51st Highland Division at St Valery en Caux (which place, on 12 June 1940, was surrendered to General Irwin Rommel, GOC 7th Panzer Division - later to earn fame & respect as 'The Desert Fox', on 12 June 1940. During his years as a Prisoner of War, Frederick was incarcerated at Stalag 0B located at Marienburg, Germany, where between 1940-1945 he held the POW Number 16565. Frederick Reid. survived the war, and shortly after being liberated and repatriated to the United Kingdom, he was discharged to the 'Z' Reserve on 5 October 1945 having completed just a few days short of 24 years service with the Gordon Highlander. After taking his discharge from the British Army, Frederick, returned to his native roots in the North East of Scotland, and is recorded as having died of Pneumonia & Cardiac failure on 7 September 1966, 1966, at which time he was resident at Upper Feithhill, Inverkeithny, Banffshire, Scotland. Frederick was buried in Fyvie Kirkyard, where his parents also lay at rest Sold together with some hard-copy research including extract pages from the British Army Prisoner of War register 1939-1945 Condition: About EF

A confirmed ?Trench Raider? gallantry & campaign medal group of 3 to a Scottish soldier who was later Killed-in-Action: Corporal William Ryrie M.M., 6th Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders, late 5th (Reserve) Battalion, Argyll & Sutherland Highlander - Military Medal. GV first issue (220097 Pte W. Ryrie. 6/Cam?n Hdrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (202783 Pte.W.Ryrie. A. & S.H.) - Interallied Victory Medal (202783 Pte.W.Ryrie. A. & S.H.) William Ryrie (1897-1918) was a native of Lennoxtown, in the Parish of Campsie, Stirlingshire, Scotland. At the outbreak of war, he was still only 16 years old and ? for one reason or another ? he did not volunteer his services, thereafter. However, he would appear to have joined the Army about the end of March 1917. Prior to this, he had been employed as ?a Clerk in the goods depot of the North British Railway at Lennoxtown?. He may have been mobilised under the Derby Scheme ? or he could have been a Conscript, ?called up for Service under the Military Service Act?. Whichever he was, he was then posted to the 5th (Reserve) Battalion, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. Having been home on ?draft leave?, he embarked at Folkestone on 18 July 1917 and landed at Boulogne that same day. On 19 July, Private Ryrie joined the 19th Infantry Base Depot at ?taples and was posted to the 1/7th Argylls. However, he remained at ?taples and, therefore, never actually went on to join this battalion. On 6 August 1917, his draft of men ? 77 in all ? was transferred from the Argylls to the 4th Cameron Highlanders. That same day, they were posted to the 6th Cameron Highlanders ? which battalion they actually joined on 7 August 1917. Therefore, all of William Ryrie?s active service on the Western Front was as a Cameron Highlander. It is very possible that Private Ryrie then took part in the actions around Frezenberg, 22-23 August 1917. Thereafter, the 6th Camerons spent the winter of 1917-18 in the Arras sector. As to the award of his M.M. (L.G. 25.4.18), a most informative article in his local newspaper ties this firmly to a specific event: ?Private William Ryrie, in a letter to his mother? tells that he had been in a bombing raid on March 11th [1918], and a few days after he was informed that he had been recommended for the part he had played in that raid. On March 21st his officer informed him that he was to be presented with the Military Medal?.? (The Kirkintilloch Herald, 3.4.18 refers). This raid had been carried out in the front line at Monchy-le-Preux, east of Arras. The following is a summary from the account of it, taken from Historical Records: ??A? Company carried out a difficult raid on the enemy?s trenches at 6.15 on the morning of March 11. The party consisted of Lieutenant J. Miller, M.C., in command, two officers, two sergeants, and nineteen men. Divided into three groups, the raiders moved forward under a barrage? [and] it was not until the men got to within thirty yards of the German trench that the enemy showed fight, opening fire with machine-guns and throwing stick bombs. The raiding party was held up by [impassable] wire entanglements, which were not visible from the British line? [so] the enemy manned his trench strongly and boldly exposed himself. A desperate fire fight with rifles and bombs ensued... The Camerons were using their rifles with deadly effect, and the rifle grenadiers recorded many direct hits on the enemy line? At zero hour plus ten, Lieutenant Phillips signalled the retirement, and the raiding groups fell back? Unfortunately Lieutenant Miller was killed as he was making his way through the enemy wire in a vain effort to reach the trench? The casualties in the raid were: killed, Lieutenant J. Miller, M.C. ; wounded, four other ranks? As far as is known, William Ryrie was still with the 6th Cameron Highlanders at the time of the German Spring Offensive. On 28 March 1918, the battalion played a significant part in halting strong German attacks towards Arras. Then, in July 1918, the 6th Camerons ? Lance-Corporal Ryrie included ? went south with the 15th (Scottish) Division to fight under French command. His battalion attacked towards Noyant-et-Aconin on 23 July 1918, and it is highly likely that William Ryrie took part in, and survived, this action. On 25 July 1918, the 6th Camerons were relieved in the front line and moved back to the area near Missy-aux-Bois. However, during this relief, the area around Missy was heavily shelled with mustard gas. On that day and, it would appear, in these circumstances ? Lance-Corporal Ryrie was killed in action. Sold together with a quantity of copied research Condition: VF

A confirmed and officially named \'Ramree Island\', Burma, \'Killed-in-Action\' medal group of 3: Lance-Naik Belam Sing Bisht, 1stBattalion 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles - The 1939-1945 Star (8796 L/Nk Belam Sing Bisht, R. Garh. Rif.) - The Burma Star (8796 L/Nk Belam Sing Bisht, R. Garh. Rif.) - War Medal (8796 L/Nk Belam Sing Bisht, R. Garh. Rif.) Note: All medals are officially impressed Indian Army issues, as sent to the recipients next-of-kin in India, sometime after the 15 August 1947 Important: Lance-Naik Belam Sing Bisht, 1stBattalion 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles, is confirmed 'Killed-in-Action' during the recapture of Ramree Island, Burma, on 4 February 1945 - one of 10 x 'All-Ranks' of 1/18 R.G.R. to have been Killed-in-Action at 'Ramree' Island 'Ramree' was subsequently awarded to the Garhwal Rifles as one of their 13 x Second World War 'Battle Honours' The supreme sacrifice of Belam Sing Bisht is perpetuated in memory on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission 'Rangoon Memorial', located in the Taukkyan War Cemetery, Rangoon, Burma, where Belam's name and service details are carved on one of regimental panels of the 'Rangoon memorial'. The Rangoon Memorial bears the names of almost 27,000 personnel of the British Empire and Commonwealth Forces who have no known grave and who died in the campaigns in Burma, 1941-1945 The recipient Naik (Corporal) Belam Sing Bisht, son of Rupdei, and husband of, Boliya, was a native of, Joli, Garhwal, India, was serving with 1st Battalion 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles, n infantry regiment of the British Indian Army, when he was Killed-in-Action on, 4 February 1945. At the time of his death he was recorded as being 23 years of age During the Second World War the 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles regiment incurred an estimated 2667 x casualties (British & Indian 'All-Ranks', killed (350), died (951 - many as FEPOW), wounded (1366) Sold together with copied entry page form the regimental casualty register that will be sent to the buyer by email file attachment A rare officially named - and complete medal entitlement - to one of the very finest infantry regiments of the British Indian Army Condition: VF

A confirmed Delhi Durbar and campaign medal group of 5: Corporal Daniel Campbell Cheshire Regiment, late 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - QSA. 'Relief of Ladysmith' 'Laings Nek' 'Belfast' (5936 Pte D. Campbell, Gordon Highrs:) - KSA Medal. With 2 x dated S.Africa clasps (5936 Dmr: D. Campbell. Gordon Highrs:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (10388 A.Cpl. D. Campbell. Ches R.) - Interalled Victory Medal (10388 A.Cpl. D. Campbell. Ches R.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (10388 A.Cpl. D. Campbell. Ches R.) Note: The Delhi Durbar Medal is named in the regimental engraved style/format for the Gordon Highlanders, the medal with typical neat silver replacement claw swivel suspender which is a common feature of this medal when named to this regiment Important: All medals and clasps confirmed as entitled - and the group a complete medal entitlement - per the respective medal rolls (WO 100/203 for QSA medal, WO 100/343 for the KSA medal, and WO 100/400 for the Delhi Durbar medal) and recipients Medal Index Card Daniel Campbell was a native of Barony, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, who was born there circa 1879. At time of enlistment into the British Army at Liverpool on 22 February 1897, he described himself as being 18 years and 6 months of age, and by 'Trade' a 'Carter'. He was however no stranger to military service as he also cited volunteer service with the 3rd Battalion South Lancashire Regiment Service papers for the recipient are extant and available at The National Archives and confirm all the above details - and much more The group mounted in the swing-style, and presumably as-worn, by the recipient. The medals suspended from silk watered ribands (that of the BWM frayed) the mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Silver medals all dark toned. The SA pair VF, the others GVF

A confirmed Delhi Durbar and Great War campaign medal group of 4: Sergeant William Lyon, 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders, late 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - 1914 Star. No clasp (451 L. Cpl. W. Lyon. R. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (451 Sjt. W. Lyon. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (451 Sjt. W. Lyon. R. Highrs.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (451 Lcpl W. Lyon R H) Note: The Delhi Durbar Medal is regimentally impressed in the correct distinctive heavy gauge style associated with this regiment Casualty: William Lyon is reported to have been 'Severely Wounded' in 1915 Important: All medals confirmed as entitled per the respective Delhi Durbar medal roll of 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) reference WO 100/400, and Medal Index Card for the Great War medals William Lyon, the son of John and Alice Lyon of 53 Wellgate, Dundee, was born in Aberdeen, Scotland circa 1887. By trade a 'baker', he was 18 years and 3 months of age, when he attested for the 3rd Militia Battalion Black Watch at Dundee, Forfar, on 12 October 1905. He subsequently enlisted to the Regular Army on 4 December 1905 (the recipients extant Milita papers held at The National Archives refer) on a short service engagement (7 years with the Colours and 5 years Army Reserve) that included overseas service in British India with the 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders, during which time William was decorated with a highly prized Delhi Durbar Medal. On the outbreak of the Great War, William was mobilized from the Army Reserve and posted to the 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) with which battalion he entered the France & Flanders theatre of war on 13 August 1914. As a consequence of his wound/injury Sergeant Lyon was awarded a Silver War Badge and subsequently discharged on 18 August 1915 Sold together with hard copy of recipients Medal Index Card and entry page from the Delhi Durbar Medal Roll The group mounted on green felt board for display purposes, on which is attached a hard laminated label inscribed 'Sgt. William Lyon, Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Condition: GVF

A confirmed double \'Palestine\' campaign service and Royal Tournament medal group of 5: Constable Frank Harnwell Palestine Police, late Royal Artillery - GSM 1918. GVI 1st type & \'Palestine\' \'Palestine 45-48\' (1239 B/Const. F.Harnwell.Pal.Police. - 1939-45 Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Royal Tournament, bronze medal reverse named and dated 1936 Note: The upper clasp attached by thread. The Royal Tournament Medal contained in gilt tooled titled case of issue by Mappin and Webb Notes with this group indicate that Frank Harnwell was an A.A. Road Scout prior to enlisting in the Royal Artillery. Apparently he joined the Palestine Police in 1938 and later volunteered for service in Syria in 1940. He is reported to have served in Haifa and later the Motor Transport Section in Jenin Division. He returned to East Anglia after the end of the British Mandate in Palestine Condition: GVF

A confirmed early Korean War casualty's campaign pair: Private L. Bolton, 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - Korea Medal (14470976 Pte L. Bolton. A. & S.H.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Important: Reference 'The Argylls in Korea' (Malcolm, 1952), it is confirmed that Private L. Bolton is listed as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' at 'Pakchon' on 7 November 1950 During the fighting at Pakchon between 5-16 November 1950, the 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, suffered 6 x Killed-in-Action and 17 x 'Wounded-in-Action' Note: Pakchon was one of two 'Battle Honours; gained by the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders for the Korean War - the other being theatre honour 'Korea 1950-51' 1/Argylls together with 1/Middlesex held the distinction of being one of the first two British Infantry regiments to serve in the Korean War, having arrived in Korea in September 1950. With Major Kenneth Muir of 1/Argylls subsequently earning a posthumnous Victoria Cross, and one of only four VC's awarded to British personnel for the Korean War A fine regimental 'Korean War' pair to the descendent unit of 'The Thin Red Line'. Condition: VF

A confirmed Far East Prisoner of War campaign and long service group of 4: Bombardier Charles W. Dick, Royal Artillery - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue & 'Territorial' bar (902352 Bdr. C.W. Dick. R.A.) The recipient is confirmed as having been a Far East Prisoner of War, being captured at the fall of Singapore on 15 February 1942 Condition: EM toned the group about EF

A confirmed female 'Ambulance Driver' campaign service medal group of 3: Miss Mona Ramsay, British Red Cross Society, British Red Cross Society, Volunteer Aid Detachment - British War Medal. Silver issue (M. Ramsay. V.A.D.) - Interallied Victory Medal (M. Ramsay. V.A.D.) - Defence Medal Important: The Great War campaign medals both verified on the respective medal roll of the Voluntary Aid Detachment (ref WO 329/2320) compiled and signed on 10 August 1920, wherein Mona is shown as having served overseas in theatre of war 'France & Flanders, between, 4 May 1918 to 26 February 1919 British Red Cross Society records show Mona's 'War Service' as a V.A.D. as under; - 24 October 1915: Date of enlistment to BRCS / VAD - 1 November 1915 to 15 March 1916: Nursing at King George V Hospital, Stamford St. - 15 March 1916 to 4 April 1916: Nursing at Prince of Wales Hospital, Tottenham - 1 May 1916 to December 1917: Nursing at B.R.C.S Hospital Netley - December 1917 to April 1918: Training at garage for ambulance driving - 4 May 1918 to 26 February 1919: Ambulance Driver in France at Etaples & Boulogne The medals mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient suspended from silk ribands. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings on reverse Condition: GVF

A confirmed First Boer War 'Majuba Hill' casualty's campaign medal pair: Private James Bell 92nd Highlanders - Afghanistan Medal. 'Charasia' 'Kabaul' 'Kandahar' (1811. Pte J. Bell. 92nd Highrs) - Kabul to Kandahar Star (1611 Private Jas Bell 92nd Highlanders) - Afghanistan Medal. 'Charasia' 'Kabul' 'Kandahar' (1811. Pte J. Bell. 92nd Highrs) - Kabul to Kandahar Star (1611 Private Jas Bell 92nd Highlanders) Note: The forename & surname both officially corrected (see illustration) - and a not uncommon occurrence with this particular medal when named to the British infantry Important: James Bell is confirmed as being 'Wounded-in-Action' by Gunshot Wound on 26 February 1881, at Majuba Hill, Natal Colony, South Africa James Bell, a native of Barony, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, was born circa 1840. He enlisted for service with the 42nd Highlanders (Black Watch) at Glasgow, on 7 April 1859. On enlistment he was 19 years of age, and by 'Trade' a 'Labourer'. After completion of training at the Regimental Depot he was posted to the 42nd Highlanders serving overseas in India on 'Garrison Duty'. When the 42nd ended their tour in India, James elected to continue to stay in India when he elected to transfer to the newly arrived 92nd Highlanders on 31 October 1867. By the time he took his final discharge on 16 August 1881, he was credited with having accrued 22 years and 14 days reckonable service with the colours - incredibly this was spent almost entirely overseas, where in the East Indies he had racked up a staggering 20 years 173 days service. During his services overseas he fought in the Afghanistan War, and the first Boer War in South Africa, in which conflict he was, 'Wounded-in-Action' by Gunshot to his left foot during the disastrous Battle of Majuba Hill. Fighting Afghans and Boers however were not the only physical dangers he faced in his many years of soldiering, as testified by his colourful medical record that reads like a gazeteer of Indian Cantonments, where his vices landed him frequent doses of VD, and worse, being one time hospitalised with 'Cholera' while stationed at Peshawar - and against the odds survived. On return to United Kingdom, James Bell spent time recuperating from his wounds at Netley Military Hospital, Southampton, and was finally discharged from the British Army described as 'slightly lame' and as 'unfit for further service' Condition: GVF and better

A confirmed General Service Medal pair for 3 separate South East Asian Campaigns: Lance Corporal Dilbahadur Thapa, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles - GSM Medal 1918. EIIR clasps 'Malaya' 'Brunei' (21149257 Rfn Dilbahadur Thapa 2 GR) - General Service Medal 1962. Clasp 'Borneo' (21149257 L/Cpl Dilbahadur Thapa, 1/2 GR) Note: The clasps on the GSM 1918 are attached by a silver rod as issued Dilbahadur Thapa a native of enlisted for service with the British Army at Paklihawa, Nepal on 20 November 1958. Between 1958-1964 he served with 'D Coy'. During period 1964-68 he served with 'Bugle Platoon, HQ Coy', and then returned to serve with 'D.Coy' again between 1968-1973. He retired on pension on 7 November 1973. His address in Nepal was; - Village: Bayagaon - P.O.: Rakhuwa - Thum: Ruchang - Zilla: Palpa - Zone: Lumbini Medals sold with a copy of a letter confirming above details from Gurkha Major Debbahadur Pun 1/2 G.R. dated Hong Kong 7 May 1987 Condition: VF

A confirmed Great War 'Highland' casualty pair with Silver War Badge: Private David Welsh, 8th Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-23569 Pte D. Welsh, Camerons) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-23569 Pte D. Welsh, Camerons) - Silver War Badge (B229077) Important: Recipient is confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action' on while mserving with 8th Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders David Welsh, an 'Estate Gardener' working at and residing with his family at Spean Lodge, Spean Bridge, Invernesshire was aged 38 years and 11 months when he enlisted for service with the British Army, and 8th Battalion Cameron Highlanders, at Fort William on 19n May 1916. He subsequently served in 'France' where he is confirmed as being 'Wounded' due to 'Gun Shot & Shrapnel' wounds on his left leg. There is a set of papers available for on-line download at the 'Ancestry' website. Those papers include confirmation of above details, and matching SWB receipt showing same issue number as on the badge here included for sale Medals are mounted swing-style 'as-worn' hanging from contemporary silk watered ribbons with a pin-back brooch mounting Condition: GVF

A confirmed Great War campaign pair to a Jock of the 'Dandy Ninth': Private Allan McDonald Stewart, 9th (Highlanders) Battalion Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment) - British War Medal. Silver issue (44290 Pte. A. M. Stewart. R. Scots.) - Interallied Victory Medals (44290 Pte. A. M. Stewart. R. Scots.) Note: The medals verified as entitled, and the recipients full entitlement per the respective medal rolls as under; - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/641 (9th Battalion Royal Scots) Important: The 9th (Highlanders) Battalion, Royal Scots, was raised in 1900, as a Highland 'Kilted' battalion within the Scottish Capital similar to The London Scottish, in response to the early reverses of the Boer War. It adopted the Hunting Stewart tartan and, other than Royal Scots pattern badges etc, followed the Highland dress pattern of The Gordon Highlanders. Due to the battalion's 'Kilted' Highland uniform,which made it readily distinctive, compared to other battalions of the Regiment, quickly earned the unit the nickname of ?The Dandy Ninth?. Its Drill Hall was in East Claremont Street at the east end of Edinburgh?s New Town Allan McDonald Stewart, son of Thomas Stewart & Janet Stewart (nee McDonald) was a native of Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, where he was born on 3 April 1899. Allan had been born into a large family, with the 1901 National Census for Scotland, recording him as residing at the family home located at, 9 Upper View Craig Row, Edinburgh. In 1901, Allan was the youngest member of the Stewart family, his other seven siblings comprising; 4 x sisters viz; Elizabeth 17, Margaret 9, Janet 7 & Georgina 5 and 3 x brothers viz; Robert 15, Alexander 13 & John 11). During the Great War, the 'Dandy Ninth', including Allan Stewart, served in France & Flanders. After surviving the horrors of trench warfare on the Western Front, Allan returned home to his native Scotland, where on, 20 June 1925, he married Ellen "Nellie" Mason Watson Hunter. Allan is recorded as having died in Edinburgh, Scotland, on 24 November 1987. At the time of his death Allan was 88 years of age Both medals retaining their original long lengths of watered silk 'moire' ribands exactly as issued - the ribands being bright, uncreased & resplendent - and most fitting for a Great War pair to a Jock who had served with the 'Dandy Ninth' The medals in unusually near pristine condition. A choice Great War pair to the 'Dandy 9th' - the only kilted battalion of the Royal Scots Condition: EF

A confirmed Great War casualty's ?Hohenzollern Redoubt? gallantry and campaign medal group of 5: Company Sergeant-Major Joseph Dangerfield, M.M., 6th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment - Military Medal. GV (1056 C.S.Mjr: J. Dangerfield. 1/6 S. Staff: R.-T.F.) - 1914-15 Star (1056 Sjt. J. Dangerfield, S. Staff. R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1056 W.O.Cl.2. J. Dangerfield. S. Staff. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1056 W.O.Cl.2. J. Dangerfield. S. Staff. R.) - T.F.E.M. GV issue (240026 C.S.Mjr: J. Dangerfield. 6 S. Staff: R.) Note: 2 x letters 'ST' on TFEM officially corrected Sold together with; - Sergeant Major?s gilding metal sleeve insignia, with back plate & cotter pin - Silver War Badge (B283754) - Original photograph (named/addressed) of recipient in South Staff?s uniform - Recipients named/addressed Soldiers pocket New Testament Bible - Original covering letter from War Office dated 29 November 1919 re MM - Original copy of recommendation for the MM on War Office paper Important: The award of the Military Medal was published in the Supplement to the London Gazette issue of 9 November 1916 In the accompanying letter dated, 29 November 1919, sent by the War Office to; The Hon.Secretary, Willenhall War Memorial and Heroes Committee, 19, Clemson Street, Willenhall, Staffordshire Is contained the following recommendation for the award of the Military Medal; Quote, 'During operations near the HOHENZOLLERN REDOUBT on 13th October 1915, when his Company was advancing in support of an attack and all the Platoon Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers had become casualties, he collected the few remaining men and brought them to a position where they were needed in the firing line. He has always displayed great coolness in the face of the enemy and, until severely wounded during a bombardment at FONQUEVILLERS, he had not missed a day in the trenches with his Battalion since they came to FRANCE. Unquote. Wounded-in-Action: Joesph Dangerfield is confirmed receiving Gunshot and Shrapnel Wound to the neck on 16 May 1916 (the recipients service papers held at The National Archives refer) Joseph Dangerfield was a native of Willenhall, Staffordshire, England, where he was born circa 1883. In 1911, the National Census for England & Wales, records him as being employed as a ?Postman? and residing with his family at 31 Fisher Street. He enlisted in the Territorial Force on 20 April 1909, and service with his local T.F. unit, ?6th Battalion Staffordshire Regiment, in which he served with ?D? Coy. Joseph is recorded on his Medal Index Card as having first entered theatre of war France & Flanders, on 5 March 1915. Shortly after being wounded-in-action, Joseph was evacuated to the United Kingdom, where he recuperated between 26 May 1916, through to 1 February 1917. Joseph returned to ?France & Flanders? on 2 February 1917, where he remained on active service through to 25 February 1918, on which date he returned to the United Kingdom. Company Sergeant Major Dangerfield took his final discharge from the British Army on 13 May 1919. The medals fitted with original lengths of stitched silk ribbons A desirable and unusually well documented group of medals to a gallantry medallist rewarded for his deeds at his regiment?s seminal Great War battle ?Hohenzollern Redoubt? Condition: Edge bruise on MM otherwise toned GVF

A confirmed Great War Gallipoli 'First Day Lander' casualty & later 'Prisoner of War' campaign & 'Silver War Badge' group of 4: Sergeant Thomas Kane, 6th Battalion & late 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers - 1914-15 Star (10741 Pte. T. Kane. K.O.Sco: Bord:) - British War Medal (10741 A.Sjt. T. Kane. K.O.Sco. Bord.) - Interallied Victory Medals (10741 A.Sjt. T. Kane. K.O.Sco. Bord.) - Silver War Badge. Officially numbered (B276405) Note: The 1914-15 Star with officially corrected single forename initial - the correction confirmed on the respective 1914-15 Star Medal Roll & recipients Medal index Card, and exactly as issued Important: Thomas Kane - a 'First Day Lander' at Gallipoli, was a multiple Great War casualty as under; - Wounded-in-Action, Gallipoli, Private, 1/KOSB (Ref Press & Journal 19 June 1915) - Wounded-in-Action, France, L/Cpl (Edinburgh) KOSB (Ref Scotsman 19 June 1916) - POW Sgt 'D Coy' 6/KOSB, Kemmel, 25/04/18 (Ref Int'l Committee of the Red Cross) All medals and Silver War badge verified as entitled per the respective medal rolls as under; - 1914-1915 Star: WO 329/2697 ('First Day Lander' at Gallipoli 25 April 1915) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1113 (1, 6 & 7th Battalions KOSB) - Silver War Badge: Ref WO 329/3035 (Cause of discharge shown as 'Sickness') Movements of 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers during the period of the Great War; - 1914 (Aug): In India - 1915 (Apr): Landed at Gallipoli - 1916 (Mar): Landed in France Thomas Kane, son of Maxwell Kane & Mary Kane (nee Collins), was a native of Dundee, Scotland, where he was born on 22 May 1888. By 1891, Thomas is recorded living in Edinburgh, Scotland, with his mother. The 1901 National Census for Scotland records Thomas residing at 96 Leith Street, Edinburgh. Thomas - who appears to have been a Policeman prior to 1910, enlisted in the British Army on 1910 (Silver War badge roll refers) at which time he was posted to the 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers - the regiment he was to remain with throughout his subsequent service during the Great War. The 'Overseas' Military returns for the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, includes the 1t Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers stationed at Lucknow, India, where the only 'Kane' therein is recorded as Private 'John' (sic) Kane, born Dundee, Forfar, Scotland, in 1888, and described as a former Policeman, 23 years of age. 1/KOSB was in India at the outbreak of the Great War, it first entered theatre of war 'Gallipoli' on 25 May 1915, when the battalion, together with Private Thomas Kane, landed on the first day of operations. Fortunate to recover from his wounds received at Gallipoli, next entered theatre of war 'France' in 1916. While serving as a Lance Corporal in France, Thomas was 'Wounded-in-Action' for a second time. By 1918, and now an Acting Sergeant, Thomas was serving with 'D Coy' 6th Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers when he was captured during the German 'Spring Offensive' at 'Kemmel' on 25 April 1918, and subsequently transported and interred in a Prisoner of War camp located in Germany. After his liberation and repatriation back to the United Kingdom, Thomas Kane is recorded as having taken his final discharge from the British Army on 17 March 1919, and just eleven days later on, 28 March 1919, married May Louise Starmore at St Giles Church, Edinburgh. At the time of his marriage Thomas was recorded as being employed as a 'Gas Work Labourer'. Thomas Kane died at Edinburgh, Scotland, on 24 May 1942 The medals all fitted with long lengths of original silk watered weave 'moire' ribands, as issued; A very hard earned medal group to a pre-1914 'Jock', who in spite of multiple wounds received a Gallipoli and France, and later internment as a Prisoner of War, was fortunate to survive the Great War and return to his native homeland of Scotland The Silver War badge with long pin & sans clasp Condition: About GVF

A confirmed Great War period Indian Army \'Mesopotamia\' casualty pair: Sepoy Mustana, 76th Punjab Infantry, Indian Army - 1914-15 Star (1571 Sepoy Mastana, 76 Pjbis) - Interallied Victory Medal (1571 Sepoy Mustana, 76 Pjbis) Important: Mastana, the son of Nathu Khan of Kangarah, Kahuta, Rawalpindi, Punjab, is confirmed on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website as having died in Mespotamia on 24 July 1915, and his memory is now commemorated on the Basra C.W.G.C. Memorial in Iraq Note: 76 Punjabis were one of the Indian Infantry battalions captured at Kut-al-Amarah in April 1915, and thus the date of death here shown would indicate that tyhe recipient was almost certainly captured, and or died of wounmds while a \'Prisoner-of-War\' or \'Evader\' after the fall of Kut. Note the Basra Memorial only commemorates those members of the Commonwealth forces who died in the operations in Mesopotamia from the Autumn of 1914 to the end of August 1921 and \'whose graves are not known\' - this latter being the commonest fate for those unfortunates captured at Kut! The British Library contains lists of Indian POW\'s captured at Kut-al-Amarah and might be a useful avenue for further research Condition: VF

A confirmed Highland soldiers Great War casualty 'Killed-in-Action' campaign pair: Lance Corporal John Calder, 4th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders - British War Medal. Silver issue (241360 Pte. J. Calder. Seaforth.) - Interallied Victory Medal (241360 Pte. J. Calder. Seaforth.) Important: Private John Calder, 4th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders is confirmed as having been 'Killed-in-Action' in France and Flanders on 23 November 1917 John Calder, the son of Donald and Ellen Calder, of Tannachy, Rogart, Sutherland, was a native of Dornoch, Sutherland, Scotland, where was born circa 1884. He enlisted at Rogart, Sutherland, for service in the British Army, and service with his local regiment, 4th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders. John is commemorated at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission at the Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, France. Reference his Medal Index Card (accessible at The National Archives) his family were only entitled to receive only the two campaign medals here offered for sale, in respect of John's services in the Great War Condition: EF

A confirmed Indian 'Other Ranks' Delhi Durbar Medal and long service pair: Lance Naik Pahlwan Khan, 33rd Punjabis - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (669 Sepoy Pahlwan Singh 33rd Punjabis.) - Indian Army LS&GC Medal. GV first issue (669 Lce Naik Pahlwan Khan 33rd Punjabis.) Important: The Durbar Medal is script engraved in the customary 'regimental' style of naming for this particular regiment Note: The recipient is confirmed as entitled to the Delhi Durbar Medal 1911, per the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/400) wherein 140 x 'All Ranks' of the 33rd Punjabis, including British Officers and a single regimental 'Pensioner' are listed as having been allocated a Delhi Durbar Medal 1911 Condition: VF

A confirmed Korean War 'Happy Valley' casualty campaign medal group of 3: Private R. Cain, 'B Company' 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles - GSM 1918. GVI issue 'Palestine 1945-48' (14160427 Rfn. R. Cain. R.U.R.) - Korea Medal (22511765 Pte. R. Cain. R.U.R.) - United Nations: U.N. Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Note: The rank and forename initial officially corrected on both named medals - and a common occurrence thus for these particular campaign medal issues Important: The recipient is shown as in the published casualty roll as being 'Wounded-in-Action' per the casualty lists published in 'The Times' of 20 January 1951 - in respect of wounds received earlier that month at the Battle of Happy Valley between 3-4 January 1951 Note: The GSM medal and clasp confirmed as entitled and issued per the respective campaign medal roll (Reference WO 100/352) signed at Ballyinklar, County Down, Northern Ireland Private R. Cain is a unique name on the GSM medal roll of the Royal Ulster Rifles, his number indicating a post 1942 enlistment, who was recalled from the 'Army Reserve' as a Reservist for service during the Korean War - and allocation at that time of a new Army Number The regimental history 'A New Battlefield The Royal Ulster Rifles in Korea 1950-51' includes mention of Cain in the published nominal roll, and in below extract from the text pertaining to the Battle of Chaegunghyon on 3 January 1951- referred more commonly by the troops present as 'Happy Valley' as under; Quote, "One man had been left behind. Rifleman Cain had suffered a broken ankle was unable to move. He was taken prisoner, then quickly escaped, but was later found hiding in the undergrowth." Unquote. At the time of the Happy Valley action, Private Cain was serving with B Company Sold together with some copied research Condition: VF and better

A confirmed Korean War casualty pair: Fusilier F. Brown-King, 1st Battalion Royal Northumberland Fusiliers - Korea Medal (19047633 Fus. F. Brown-King., R.N.F.) - United Nations Service Medal. With clasp 'Korea' Important: Fusilier F. Brown-King is confirmed as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' during the Korean War, on 2 May 1951 Note: The medals both fitted with their original ribands - that for the UN medal riband fitted with the original intricate hinged pin brooch bar. Both contained in their respective card boxes of issue. The box for the British medal being named with recipients details, and also retaining the brown paper insert envelope Condition: EF

A confirmed Korean War casualty pair: Private D. Samuel, 1st Battalion Welch Regiment - Korea Medal (22491862 Pte D E Samuel Welch) - United Nations Service Medal. With clasp 'Korea' Important: Private Samuel is confirmed as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' in Korea on 15 June 1952 The action in which Private Samuel was wounded is described in 'An Account of the Services of 1st Battalion Welch Regiment Korea in Korea 1951-52' (B. Owen & N. Salmon), and is below quoted; Quote. On 15 June the enemy attacked the Standing Patrol at OUTER FOX. There was no wire, and as the night was very dark the enemy were able to get between the Patrol and 'D' Companies lines unobserved. Hand to hand fighting ensued and the Patrol lost Private Horton with four others being wounded. Private Horton was last seen advancing towards the enemy his firing his Bren Light Machine Gun from the hip. 2-Lt Davey and 12 men re occupied OUTER FOX. No enemy were found there but the telephone line had been booby trapped with a grenade. The body of Private Horton was recovered and brought back to 'D' Company' Unquote Sold together with copied extracts from above reference and the respective entry page with list of casualties including name of Private Samuel that was published in 'The Times' of 5 July 1952 Condition: Edge bruise under 'Welch' of regiment - but naming not affected, otherwise GVF

A confirmed Korean War \'Casualty\' pair: Private A. G. Terry, 1st Battalion Royal Norfolk Regiment) - Korea Medal (22259475 Pte A.G. Terry. R.Norfolk) - United Nations service medal with clasp \'Korea\' Important: The recipient is confirmed as being \'Wounded-in-Action\' per the list of regimental casualties that was published in the Regimental Journal of the Royal Norfolk Regiment, vide \'The Britannia\' (Issue No 40, November 1952). The late Alec Purves - a Norfolks collector - had further noted that Private Terry had been wounded on 1 December 1951 Note: A copy of the casualty lists from the regimental journal, together with a more detailed copied hand-written list of Royal Norfolks casulaties based on the research done by Alec Purves will accompany these medals Condition: One arm of the British Korea medal is bent, otherwise VF

A confirmed Korean War \'Happy Valley\' casualty campaign medal group of 3: Private R. Cain, \'B Company\' 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles a). GSM 1918. GVI issue 'Palestine 1945-48' (14160427 Rfn. R. Cain. R.U.R.) b). Korea Medal (22511765 Pte. R. Cain. R.U.R.) c). United Nations: U.N. Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Note: The rank and forename initial officially corrected on the GSM - and a common occurrence thus for that campaign medal to this particular regiment Important: The recipient is shown as in the published casualty roll as being 'Wounded-in-Action' per the casualty lists published in 'The Times' of 20 January 1951 - in respect of wounds received earlier that month at the Battle of Happy Valley between 3-4 January 1951 Medal and clasp verification: The GSM medal and clasp confirmed as entitled and issued per the respective campaign medal roll (Reference WO 100/352) signed at Ballyinklar, County Down, Northern Ireland (note that the medal rolls for the Korean War are not in the public domain) Private R. Cain is a unique name on the GSM medal roll of the Royal Ulster Rifles, his number indicating a post 1942 enlistment, who took his discharge sometime after 1946, and who subsequently re-enlisted in the British Army at which time he was allocated a new Army Number The regimental history 'A New Battlefield The Royal Ulster Rifles in Korea 1950-51' includes a reference to Cain in the published nominal roll, and in below extract from the text pertaining to the Battle of Chaegunghyon on 3 January 1951- referred more commonly by the troops present as 'Happy Valley' as under; Quote, "One man had been left behind. Rifleman Cain had suffered a broken ankle was unable to move. He was taken prisoner, then quickly escaped, but was later found hiding in the undergrowth." Unquote. At the time of the Happy Valley action, Private Cain was serving with B Company Condition: About VF

A confirmed Naval Coronation 1902 and Long Service medal pair: Master At Arms William Purchase, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Camperdown - Coronation Medal 1902. Bronze issue - Naval LSGC Medal. Victorian issue (Wm Purchase., M.A.A. H.M.S. Camperdown.) Note: Award of Coronation Medal to Master at Arms William Purchase is confirmed per the respective medal roll (reference ADM 171/61) wherein he is shown as having received the medal at H.M.S. Anson on 10 February 1903 William Purchase was a native of Newbridge, Cork, Ireland, where he was born circa 1860. Condition: VF

A confirmed officially named Indian Army \'Burma Casualty\' medal group of 3: Rifleman Sultan Singh Rawat, 1st Battalion 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles, Indian Army - The 1939-45 Star (10150 Rfn Sultan Singh Rawat, R. Garh. Rif.) - The Burma Star (10150 Rfn Sultan Singh Rawat, R. Garh. Rif.) - War Medal (10150 Rfn Sultan Singh Rawat, R. Garh. Rif.) Note: The medals are officially impressed, per the naming conventions adopted in India post-independence Important: Rifleman Sultan Singh Rawat is confirmed in the Regimental Casualty Register as being 'Wounded-in-Action' in Burma on 25 March 1944 (III Burma Campaign) - a soft copy of the respective casualty register page will be forwarded for reference to the buyer The recipient was an Indian soldier of Garhwali ethnicity who served as a Rifleman with 1st Battalion 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles of the British Indian Army Sold with hard-copy extract page from the respective Second World War regimental casualty register of the 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles The medals still retaining their original 'Indian' made silk medal ribands Condition: About GVF

A confirmed Para 'Twice Wounded-in-Action', battle casualty multiple campaign medal group of 8: 6211185 Corporal J. Shaw, 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, late 2nd Parachute Battalion, Army Air Corps & Middlesex Regiment - The 1939-1945 Star - The Africa Star - The Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI type II & clasp 'Palestine 1945-48' (6211185 Pte. J. Shaw. A. & S.H.) - Korea Medal (6211185 Cpl. J. Shaw. A. & S.H.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea'. English language issue Important: Private Shaw is confirmed as having been twice 'Wounded-in-Action' during the Second World War, reference respective casualty lists as under; - 8 March 1943, Tunisia (2 Para Bn A.A.C). Casualty List No 1093 (WO 417/58) - 31 January 1944, Italy (2/7th Middlesex Regt). Casualty List No 1379 (WO 417/72) Note: Private Shaw's entitlement to the award of the GSM 'Palestine 1945-48' is verified on the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, as under; - GSM 1918 & clasp: (WO 100/532). Medal roll signed, El-Tahag, Palestine, 18 June 1946 When Private Shaw first enlisted in the British Army sometime prior to 1942, he was posted to a battalion of the Middlesex Regiment, his unique Army Number, being in the block that was allocated to the Middlesex Regiment. As an 'Other Rank' Private Shaw would have retained the exact same Army Number throughout his entire military service. Private Shaw was a volunteer for the Para's on the raising of the Army Air Corps in 1941, when he transferred to the Army Air Corps and was posted to 2nd Parachute Battalion Private Shaw was 'Wounded-in-Action' at the battle of 'Tamera', fought in Tunisia in March 1943. During the battle 1st Para Brigade was completely surrounded and attacked by an enemy force of at least a division size. Between 8-18 March, 2nd Para Bn alone suffered an estimated 150 x battle casualties (killed, wounded and missing). The battle honour 'Tamera' was subsequently awarded to the Parachute Regiment Sometime after March 1943, Private Shaw was 'Returned to Unit' (almost certainly due to the nature of the wounds he had received in Tunisia) and posted back to his parent regiment, serving with 2/7th Bn Middlesex Regiment in Italy. It was while with 2/7 Middlesex that Private Shaw was 'Wounded-in-Action' for a second time Private Shaw, appears to have transferred to 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, sometime shortly after the disbandment of 2/7 Middlesex - a war raised battalion. 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders - the direct descendent unit of the famous 'Thin Red Line' (93rd Highlanders). During the Korean War, the Argylls had the distinction of being amongst the first 2 x British infantry regiments to serve in theatre. Major Kenneth Muir of the regiment was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross - one of only four VC's awarded for the Korean war - for his gallantry in action at 'Hill 282' in 1950. The Argylls added the battle honours 'Pakchon' & 'Korea 1950?51' for their services with 27th British Commonwealth Brigade in Korea, 1950-1951 A most desirable 'hard fighting' multi-campaign medal group to a twice wounded soldier, and very early 'Para Casualty' who served with some of the most distinguished regiments of the British Army, including the Die-Hards, Para's and the direct descendent unit of the 'Thin Red Line' Sold together with 2 x hard copy extract pages from the respective War Office 'Casualty Lists' Condition: GVF

A confirmed Regimental Sergeant Major\'s Great War and Long Service \'Prisoner of War\' group of 4: Regimental Sergeant Major Charles Mathieson, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders late 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914 Star. With original clasp \'5th Aug.-22nd Nov.1914\' (9826 Sjt. C. Mathieson. 1/Gord:Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (9826 Sjt. C. Mathieson. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (9826 Sjt. C. Mathieson. Gordons.) - Military LS&GC Medal. GV first issue (2865078 W.O.Cl.II. C. Mathieson. Gordons) Important: Recipients Medal Index Card confirms that the recipient was a Prisoner-of-War during the Great War Charles Mathieson a pre-1914 \'regular\' serving with the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders first entered theatre of war \'France\' with 1/Gordons on 13 August 1914. He was entitled to and received the clasp and roses for his services in the early Mons / Le Cateau actions Almost certainly Charles would have been captured on or close to 28 August, 1914, when his battalion was overrun by the advancing Germans at Mons On repatriation Charles Mathieson continued his military service with the Gordon Highlanders. His LSGC being awarded sometime between 1920-1927 (regimental photographs in the \'Tiger & Spinx\' of the receipient dated 1927-28, show him wearing all 4 x medals). Charles Mathieson transferred to 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders from the Regimental Depot in 1926, and became Regimental Sergeant Major of 2/Gordons circa 1927-1930 Combinations of 1914 Star trios with post war LSGC\'s to pre-1914 regulars that subsequently became RSM\'s of British infantry battalions in the inter-war period are uncommon on the market The medals mounted as-worn in the swing-style. The medals suspended from contemporary silk water weaved Great War ribands. The mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings A soft-copy of the recipients respective Medal Index Card will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment. Condition: VF

A confirmed Royal Marine 'Prisoner of War' campaign and long service medal group of 4: Private William Sonley, Portsmouth Battalion, Royal Marine Brigade, late Royal Marine Light Infantry - 1914 Star. Clasp '5th Aug:-22nd Nov.1914' (PO. 10808. Pte. W. Sonley, Pte. R.M. Brigade.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (PO. 10808. Pte. W. Sonley, Pte. R.M. Brigade.) - Interallied Victory Medal (PO. 10808. Pte. W. Sonley, Pte. R.M.L. I.) - Naval LS&GC Medal. GV first type (PO/10808 William Sonley. Pte. R.M.L.I.) Note: The British War Medal has been officially re-impressed NB: Private William Sonley was captured and made a Prisoner of War at Ostend, Belgium, on 14 October 1914, while serving with the Portsmouth Battalion Royal Marine Brigade - he remained a POW in Germany until repatriated to England on 15 December 1918 Important: The campaign medals and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll (Ref ADM 171/171) William Sonley was a native of St. Mary's, Southampton, Hampshire, England, where he was born on 15 March 1881 (this is the date shown on his service sheet - which differs to other official sources which give year of birth as 1882). William was 18 years and described himself as being a 'Dock Labourer' when he enlisted in the Royal Marines Light Infantry at Southampton on 26 February 1900. During the Great War he embarked for overseas service on 26 August 1914, and subsequently served at Ostend and later Dunkirk in which latter place he was captured and made a Prsioner of War - for the remainder of the duration of the Great War, Willaim Sonley was incarcerated in a Prisoner of War camp in Germany. He was finally repatriated back to England on 15 December 1918, and took his final discharge from the Royal Marines on 21 April 1919. At time of discharge his inteded place of residence was shown as being 268 Derby Road, Southampton, Hampshire. William Alfred Sonley is recorded as having died at Southampton sometime in the second quarter of 1950 Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb 28 March 2012 Condition: GVF

A confirmed Silver Jubilee and Long Service pair to a Royal Military Academy Instructor: Captain 'Master at Arms' Arthur Leslie Judge, Army Physical Training Corps - Jubilee Medal 1977 - Military LS&GC. EIIR with 'Regular Army' bar (22847015 W.O.CL.I. A.L. Judge APTC) Captain Judge is confirmed as having been the 'Chief Instructor' of the Physical Training Wing at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst with effect from 7 June 1976. It was in that capacity that he received his Jubilee Medal - his award being in the allocation given to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Sold together with copied extracts from the Army List and the respective entry page from the respective jubilee medal roll The medals mounted int he swing style, and almost certainly 'as-worn' by the recipient. The ribands suspended from a mounting bar that retains it's hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: VF

A confirmed South African Gunners \'Prisoner of War\' North Africa\' campaign medal group of 4: Gunner A. J. Pretorius, South African Artillery, Union Defence Force - The 1939-45 Star (114438 A. J. Pretorius) - The Africa Star (114438 A. J. Pretorius) - War Medal (114438 A. J. Pretorius) - Union of South Africa: Africa Service Medal (114438 A. J. Pretorius) Prisoner-of-War: Gunner A. J. Pretorius, is confirmed being captured in North Africa and transported to Axis Occupied Europe as a Prisoner of War, where in March 1945, he was interred in Germany being held at Stalag 7A at Moosburg (Isar), where he held the POW number 124992 Important: The recipients unique service number was in the regimental block 114409-114957 allocated to 6th Light Brigade, Union Defence Force Note: South African personnel of the Second World War era retained the same service number that they received on enlistment for the rest of their career, irrespective of the transfers to other units or services The recipients surname indicates an Afrikaner of Dutch ethnic descent Condition: GVF

A confirmed South African Irish \'Prisoner of War\' North Africa\' campaign medal group of 4: Private W. Scott, 1st Battalion South African Irish, South African Army - The 1939-45 Star (88023 W. Scott) - The Africa Star (88023 W. Scott) - War Medal (88023 W. Scott) - Union of South Africa: Africa Service Medal (88023 W. Scott) Prisoner-of-War: Private W. Scott, is confirmed being captured in North Africa and transported to Axis Occupied Europe as a Prisoner of War, where in March 1945, he was being held in Germany, at Stalag 8B, located at Teschen Important: The recipients unique service number was in the regimental block 87576 - 89075 allocated to 1st Battalion Imperial Light Horse, South African Army Note: South African personnel of the Second World War era retained the same service number that they received on enlistment for the rest of their career, irrespective of the transfers to other units or services The recipients surname indicates a South African of British or Irish descent The medals each retaining their original silk ribands, as issued A scarce seen and desirable unit, the South African Irish - the \'Fighting Irish\' Condition: GVF

A confirmed South African soldiers North Africa campaign & long service medal group of 5: Private J. G. Chelin, Q Services Corps, late 2nd Battalion Royal Natal Carabineers. South African Army - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp (3667 J. G. Chelin) - The Africa Star. No clasp (3667 J. G. Chelin) - War Medal (3667 J. G. Chelin) - Union of South Africa: Africa Service Medal (3667 J. G. Chelin) - Efficiency Medal. GVI first type with South African bilingual bar (Pte. J. G. Chelin Q. S. C.) Note: All of the medals are officially impressed South African \'Pretoria Mint\' issues Important: The recipients unique service number was in the regimental block 600-1000 that was allocated to 2nd Royal Natal Carabiniers of the South African Army South African personnel of the Second World War era retained the same service number that they received on enlistment for the rest of their career, irrespective of any transfers to other units or services 2nd Royal Natal Carabineers: The Royal Natal Carbineers - the senior regiment of the South African Army - were also claimed to be the oldest \'colonial\' volunteer regiment in the former British Empire, had its origins dating back to 15 January 1855, at Pietermaritzburg, Natal Colony, when it was raised as the Pietermaritzburg Irregular Horse. During it\'s early years the regiment served in several campaigns against the Zulus, and further war service included the South African War and the Great War. In 1935, the regiment was granted it\'s \'Royal\' honour (which it had to relinquish in 1961, when South Africa became a Republic.During the Second World War, the regiment - which comprised of two battalions - the 2nd Battalion Royal Natal Carabineers becoming the 6th South African (Recce) Armoured Car Regiment subseqeuntly deployed to North Africa, where it fought with n Egypt. In September, 1942, in order to maintain operational strength, an amalgamation of units became necessary, the 6th SA ACR was withdrawn as a unit from service, and it’s personnel were drafted into other regiments. On 23 October October 1942, so great had been the influx of 6th Regiment reinforcements to the 4th, that the official designation of the latter now became 4th/6th South African Armoured Car Regiment, under command Lt. Col Reeves-Moore. With the reorganisation of the 8th Army, the 4th/6th South African Armoured Car Regiment formed part of the 1st Armoured Division of 10th Corps. Q Services Corps: The South African Service Corps, that had been developed during the Great War, the South African Ordnance Corps and the South African Administrative, Pay and Clerical Corps were replaced by the \'Q\' Services Corps and the \'T\' (Technical) Services Corps, per Proclamation 276 of 10 November 1939. The \'Q\' Services were vastly expanded during the Second World War, providing numerous services for the combatant forces, including the provision of petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL), rations, ammunition, stationery, clothing and equipment and other supplies, as well as providing transport through a large number of motor transport (MT) companies. Duties also involved the running of numerous establishments such as field bakeries and butcheries. By April 1941, \'Q\' Services had already deployed more than 7,000 men for the East African Campaign alone Condition: GVF

A confirmed South African War 'Wounded-in-Action' campaign medal group of 4: Police Sergeant Richard John Pickens, Leeds Mounted Police late Army Service Corps and 6th Dragoon Guards Carabiniers - QSA Medal. Silver with clasp 'Cape Colony' (2988 Corpl. R. Pickens. 6/Dn. *ds) - Kings South Africal. With 2 x dated clasps (2988 Corpl: R. J. Pickens. 6th Drgn: Gds:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (R4-107388 Sjt. R.J. Pickens. A.S.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (R4-107388 Sjt. R.J. Pickens. A.S.C.) Note: The QSA medal only repinned and with brooch marks Important: Richard Pickens was 'Wounded-in-Action' at Arundel, South Africa, 13 December 1899 Note Important: All medals and clasps confirmed as entitled per below sources; - QSA Medal (Ref WO 100/113) - KSA Medal (Ref WO 100/302) - Great War Medals (Recipients Medal Index Card) Richard John Pickens was a native of London, England, where he was born on 15 October 1874. His father - an Irish immigrant - Joseph Pickens, was a long serving member of the City of London Police Force. Richard enlisted for the British Army on 2 September 1892, and was posted to 6th Dragoon Guards, with which regiment he remained until he left 'The Colours' in 1902. During that time Richard served overaseas in South Africa duiring the South African War, firstly between 4 November 1899 to 27 June 1900 - being 'Wounded-in-Action at Arundel on 13 January 1899 - and secondly between 29 June 1901 until 10 April 1902. Richard took his final discharge form the British Army when he was released from the Army Reserve on 1 September 1904. Sometime after taking his discharge in 1902, he subsequently joined the Leeds Police Force, serving with the Mounted Division of that force - a splendid portrait photograph of the recipient mounted on horseback, with helmet, uniform, sowrd and medal up, can be seen posted on the Ancestry website. The 1911 National Census for England and Wales records him married to his wife Edith Pickens, and by occupation a Police Constable, then residing at 6 Lower Leighton Place Park Lane, Leeds, Yorkshire, England. During the Great War Richard Pickens - by then residing at 89 Portland Crescent, Leeds, volunteered and re-enlisted in the British Army on 16 June 1915, serving a total of 3 years and 299 days, including one yearbetween 1917-1918, spent overseas in France and Flanders with 16th Squadron No 2 Remount Depot, for which latter service he received the Great War campaign pair of medals. Richard Pickens, who latterly resided at 21 Irgs Road, Leeds, died at The General Infirmary, Leeds, on 2 December 1949 The recipients military service papers are extant and accessible from The National Archives The 1887 Jubilee Medal to the recipients father - a long serving Constable with the City of London Police Force is being offered separately for sale elsewhere on the website of Aberdeen Medals Condition: The QSA GF the others about VF

A confirmed South African \'Imperial Light Horseman\'s \'Prisoner of War\' North Africa\' campaign & long service medal group of 5: Corporal T. T. Jordaan, 1st Battalion Imperial Light Horse, South African Army - The 1939-45 Star (127893 T. T. Jordaan) - The Africa Star (127893 T. T. Jordaan) - War Medal (127893 T. T. Jordaan) - Union of South Africa: Africa Service Medal (127893 T. T. Jordaan) - Efficiency Medal. GVI 1st type with South African bilingual bar (Cpl T. T. Jordaan I.L.H.) Prisoner-of-War: Private T. T. Jordaan, is confirmed being captured in North Africa and transported to Axis Occupied Europe as a Prisoner of War, where in March 1945, he is recorded being held in Italy, at Tuturano Transit P.O.W. Camp No. 85 Important: The recipients unique service number was in the regimental block 127751-128150 allocated to 1st Battalion Imperial Light Horse, South African Army Note: South African personnel of the Second World War era retained the same service number that they received on enlistment for the rest of their career, irrespective of the transfers to other units or services The recipients surname indicates an Afrikaner of Dutch ethnic descent The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended form their original silk ribands suspended from a medal mounting bar, this latter retaining its long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A confirmed twice 'Wounded-in-Action' Victorian campaign medal pair: Sapper Andrew Greig, Royal Engineers - China Medal 1857-1860. No clasp (Serjt. Andw. Greig. 10th C. Royal Engrs.) - Abyssinia Medal 1867-1868 (2207 Sapper. A. Greig. Royal Engrs.) Important: The recipients extant service papers held at 'The National Archives' and contemporary British Newspapers confirm him being twice wounded-in-action as under; - China: Pei Ho Forts, 25 June 1859 (Musket Ball through left arm, sent to Hong Kong) - Abyssinia: Aik Hullett, on 8 April 1868, 'While laying Telegraph Wires' Note: Both medals verified per the respective campaign medal rolls as under; - China: Ref WO 100/40 - Abyssinia: Ref WO 100/43 Andrew Greig was a native of Clackmannan, Scotland, where he was born circa 1822. Described as a 'Blacksmith' by trade, he enlisted into the British Army, at Glasgow, Scotland, on 18 November 1848, at which time he was 20 years and 9 months of age. Posted to the Royal Engineers, Andrew subsequently served a total of 22 years 225 days with the British Army, and took his final discharge on 11 July 1871. His intended future place of residence was cited as Hill Street, Tillicoultry, Scotland. During his 22 years with the Royal Engineers he spent a total of 10 yerars and 27 days on overseas service as under; - Bermuda: 3 years 213 days - China: 2 years 81 days - Asia Minor: 3 years 255 days - Abyssinia: 208 days A scarce and quite possibly unique campaign medals to a soldier who was wounded in action in each of the China & Abyssinia campaigns for which he received a medal Condition: Contact marks otherwise about VF

A confirmed Victorian 'Camel Troopers' campaign & long service medal group to one of only 100 men who served in the 'Camel Corps' of the 72nd Highlanders during the Indian Mutiny: Private William Armstrong, 72nd Highlanders 'Camel Troop' - Crimea Medal 1854-56. With loose clasp 'Sebastopol'. Un-named as issued - Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-59. 'Central India' (Wm. Armstrong, 72nd Highlanders) - Military L.S. & G.C Medal. Victorian issue (1767. Wm. Armstrong, 72nd Foot - Turkey: Crimea Medal 1855. Sardinia rev (No.1767 William Armstrong 72 Highlanders) The suspension claw on the LSGC re-pinned In 1881, the 72nd Highlanders were re-styled 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders Important: All medals enumerated in the recipients extant service papers held at The National Archives (a hard copy of the papers is sold together with the medals). The respective medal roll references are; - Crimea Medals & clasp Sebastopol: WO 100/31 - Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-59 with clasp Central India: WO 100/38 William Armstrong was a native of the Parish of Whithorn, Wigton, Scotland, where he was born circa 1822. By trade a 'Labourer' William attested for the 72nd Highlanders at Dumfries, Scotland, on 29 July 1843, being posted to the 72nd Highlanders. A professional soldier, William subsequently served for a total of 21 years 'With the Colours'. William completed his military service in November 1864, and took his final discharge on 4 July 1865. At discharge William's character was described as 'Exemplary' the highest approbation available. Of the 21 years 301 days that William Armstrong served 'With the Colours', an incredible - and impressive - 18 years and 5 months was spent on overseas service in diverse locations of the erstwhile British Empire, including 'War Service; in the Crimea and in India, as under; - Gibraltar: 3 years 2 months - West Indies: 3 years 4 months - North America (Canada): 3 years 3 months - Malta: 5 months - Crimea: 1 year 1 month - East Indies (India): 7 years 2 months - Malta: 5 months William's first posting was in Ireland (then considered 'Home Service') and he later served abroad in a variety of places ranging from Barbados and Trinidad to Eastern Canada before another stretch at home and then war in the Crimea. During their time in the Crimea, the 72nd Highlanders lost 12 men killed-in- action or died of wounds, with another 90 men died from Cholera or other diseases While serving in India, William was part of the detachment under Lieutenant Vesey, consisting of 100 men of the light and No.4 Companies, who had been mounted on camels, and attached to a column of Light and Irregular cavalry returned to quarters (at Mhow), having been under canvas in the Field for almost 17 months, and marched over 3000 miles The 72nd Highlander's mounted 'Camel Troopers' were unique for a Highland Regiment during the Indian Mutiny. The unit came into existence on the 23rd of November, 1858, on which date Lieutenant-Colonel William Parke, who was in command of the 72nd, was ordered by Major-General Michel to assume command of a column of light and irregular cavalry. This little column consisted of two 9-Pounder Guns of the Bombay Artillery; 50 sabres of the 8th Hussars; 50 sabres of the Bombay (2nd) Cavalry; 50 sabres of the Maratha Horse; 125 sabres of the Gujrati Irregular Horse; and 100 of the 72nd (Duke of Albany?s Own) Highlanders mounted on camels The column, under Brigadier Parke, was ordered to pursue, with utmost speed, the rebels under Rao Sahib and Tantia Topee. These mutineers having changed their course, having turned northwest, making for the fords of Nerbudda in the vicinity of Chicoolda On the First of December 1858, having marched over 241 miles in nine days, the last being through dense jungle, the column surprised and cut up 3500 of the Sepoy Mutineers of Chota Udaipur (Oodeypore), this having the effect of completely dispersing the rebels; the loss to the Mutineers being considerable for this day?s work by our small column The 'Camel Corps' was further referred to in Colonel John Sym?s regimental history 'Seaforth Highlanders' as follows; ?In May of 1859, a detachment under Lieutenant Vesey, consisting of 100 men of the light and No.4 Companies, who had been mounted on camels, and attached to a column of Light and Irregular cavalry returned to quarters (at Mhow), having been under canvas in the Field for almost 17 months, and marched over 3000 miles.? 667 men of the 72nd Highlanders earned the Indian Mutiny medal, All but 10 of them received the medal with the clasp for "Central India" Approx. 7,300 medals with the "Central India" clasp were issued to British troops Sold together with hard-copy set of service papers A hard earned & well documented group of medals to a much travelled Highlander - and model soldier - who had the rare distinction of being a 'Camel Trooper' during the Indian Mutiny - and scarce thus Condition: VF

A confirmed Warwickshire Yeomanry casualty's Gallipoli campaign and Territorial Force long service group of 4: Private Cotterell Warwickshire Yeomanry - 1914-15 Star (1666 Pte. F. Cotterell. Warwick. Yeo.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1666 Pte. F. Cotterell. Warwick. Yeo.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1666 Pte. F. Cotterell. Warwick. Yeo.) - Territorial Force Efficiency Medal. GV issue (1666 Pte. F. Cotterell. War: Yeo:) Important: Private Frank Cotterell is confirmed as having being Wounded-in-Action (almost certainly at Gallipoli) reference the SWB Roll Private Frank Cotterell is confirmed on the Silver War Badge Roll as having enlisted on 14 February 1910, and taking his discharge 'Due to Wounds' on 8 September 1916. Frank first entered a theatre of war 'Egypt' on 24 April 1915. Prior to landing in Egypt, the 1st Warwickshire Yeomanry had already suffered at the hands of the enemy - having sailed from Avonmouth for Egypt on 11 April 1915 aboard the 'Wayfarer', the troopship was torpedoed when 60 miles NW of Scilly Isles and towed towed to Queenstown (Ireland) - the regiment finally arriving in Alexandria, Egypt on 24 April 1915. On 18 August 1915, the Warwickshire Yeomanry landed at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli Condition: Toned about GVF

A confirmed Welsh officer 'Minefield Casualty' Italy campaign medal group of 7: Captain Brian Meiric Roberts, Royal Engineers - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star with original clasp '1st Army' - Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Jubilee Medal 1977 - Efficiency Medal. GVI type 2 suspender bar 'Territorial' (Lt. B. M. Roberts, R.E.) Sold together with; - The King's Badge for Loyal Service The King's Badge issued in respect of service personnel wounded or injured, and subsequently discharged as a consequence of their injuries Note: The group professionally 'swing-mounted' and 'as-worn', albeit the Jubilee medal is mounted 'after' the EM! The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Brian Meiric Roberts ( Army No: 166744) was born into a well known North Wales Family in Cardiff in 1917, where his Father, a Bank Manager was one time Treasurer of the Welsh Rugby Football Union A pre-war member of the Royal Engineers (Territorials), he was commissioned on the 25th January 1941 from 142nd O.C.T.U. and joined 4th British Division, in training in Scotland, the Royal Engineers component of this Division was 7th, 59th ,225th Field Companies and the 18th Field Park Company He was embarked from the Clyde to Algiers and the Middle East in March 1943. There he saw action in the final battles in Tunisia. He was advanced to Captain and appointed the C.R.E?s Reconnaissance Officer. Following Mountain Warfare training in Algeria and Beach landing training in Egypt the Division was transferred from Alexandria to Naples and the Italian front. Here he was present in the final battle for Cassino and was part of the R.E. team that constructed the famous ?Amazon? bailey bridge over the Rapido river which opened the way for the allied advance northwards through Italy. Terence Cuneo?s picture of this epic feat hangs in the R.E. H.Q. Mess, Chatham In June 1944, as the campaign moved through central Italy, Roberts was severely wounded when his Dingo scout car ran into a minefield - he was repatriated to the U.K. and after convalescence ended the War as a Mine Warfare Instructor at the R.E. O.C.T.U., Newark After Demobilisation Brian joined the Crawley Development Corporation in 1948 and became it?s Chief Engineer. He was awarded his Jubilee 1977 Medal for services as Chief Engineer of the New Towns Commission He retired in 1982 and died in 2000 Condition: GVF

A confirmed \'Battle for Caen\' casualty group of 3: Private Albert John Dinnage, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1939-45 Star - France and Germany Star - War Medal Sold with the recipients relic white-metal Gordon Highlanders cap badge 14417669 Private Albert John Dinnage 2 Battalion Gordon Highlanders died, aged 19 years of age, on 1 July 1944, a casualty of the bitter fighting near Caen during the \'Normandy Campaign\'. He is recorded as having been born in London (South East) and had been a resident of Brighton prior to joining the British Army and 2/Gordons with which battalion he was serving when he died in North West Europe. He is interred at Tourville-Sur-Odon Churchyard, Calvados, France. The CWGC shows that the recipients parents Frederick John and Ethel Dinnage, resided at Horsham, Sussex Important: All the medals un-named as issued and sold together with the official named \'Under-Secretary of State for War (War Council) medal transmittal notice sent to recipients next of kin, this having the recipients details shown in the customary hand-written style,and in the same hand and ink as that written on the card box of issue atypical of emphemera sent by \'Infantry Records Perth\'. Togethger with named card box of issue sent bearing stamp of \'Infatry Records Perth\' and addressed to the next of kin at, 8 Spring Gardens, Trafalgar, Horsham, Sussex (see pics) Note: The Great War Territorial Force War Medal group of the recipients father, Frederick John Dinnage, is being sold separately on this website Medals all fitted with the original medal ribands as issued Condition: Medals EF

A confirmed \'China Gunboat\' Yangtze River \'Panay Incident 1937\', & WW2 Long Service medal group of 5: Able Seaman Leslie Charles Frank Cass, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Bee - 1939-45 Star - Atlantic Star - Africa Star - War Medal - Naval LS&GC. GV 3rd type (J.95180 L. C. F. Cass. A.B. H.M.S. Bee.) Medal verification: The Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal is shown as 'Traced' in his 'Service Sheet' on date, 7 May 1936, and recorded in the respective Naval LS&GC Medal register (ref ADM 171/143) China River Gunboats: Leslie Cass, served in the Far East during the Inter-War years, specifically 'Yangtze River'service aboard the River Gunboat 'H.M.S. Bee', from 21 February 1936 to 2 June 1938 (after which on the China Station he mustered on H.M.S. Enterprise - a Light Cruiser- from 3 June 1938, for his return to the United Kingdom) H.M.S. Bee: Was an Insect-class gunboat of the Royal Navy, launched on 8 December 1915. This class are also known as "Large China Gunboats". Initially built for service on the River Danube, after the Great War the Insects were transported to China and served on the Yangtze River. In 1920, Bee became the flagship of the Yangtze patrol. On 12 December 1937, Bee, along with Ladybird, became involved in the Panay incident and came under fire from a Japanese artillery unit near Wuhu on the Yangtze. Ladybird took six shells and Bee dodged a shell as she came upon the scene.Bee was paid off in 1938 when the gunboat Scorpion, the new flagship, arrived. She was sold in Shanghai for scrap on 22 March 1939 for £5,225 Panay Incident: The United States Navy River Gunboat 'Panay' - was sunk by Japanese air attack - in a sensational unprovoked act of aggression against the United States. The attack on the USN 'Panay' and several US Merchant vessels, in which several American naval and civilian personnel were killed was a deadly harbinger of worse to come in the Far East in 1941. The sinking of the USN 'Panay' was the first loss of any American naval vessels to airborne attack. The British Gunboats Ladybird and Bee, subsequently transported the survivors of the 'Panay Incident' to safety Leslie Charles Frank Cass, son of Albert Edward Cass (a Fruiterers Storeman) & Elsie Cass (nee Sandy), was a native of the ancient parish of St. Mary Extra, Southampton, Hampshire, England, where he was born on, 20 June 1903. By the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, Leslie was still at School, and was living with his parents and 3 x siblings, viz; 2 x brothers, Albert Edward Cass & Richard Alexander Cass together with a sister, Elsie Agnes Cass, at the family residence located at, 22 Orchard Street, Newport, Isle of Wight. Prior to joining the Royal Navy on, 14 May 1919, Leslie had been employed as a 'Rivet Heater' After joining the Royal Navy, Leslie first rated 'Boy 2nd Class'. During the inter-war years, Leslie mustered aboard a wide variety of ships, including: the 'Protected Cruiser' H.M.S. Powerful (1919); the Dreadnaught Battleship H.M.S. Iron Duke (1921-22); the Light Cruiser H.M.S. Champion (1927-28); the Heavy Cruiser H.M.S. Suffolk (1928-30; the Battleship H.M.S. Nelson 1931-32); the River Gunboat H.M.S. Bee 1936-38; the Light Cruiser H.M.S. Enterprise (1938) and the Destroyer H.M.S. Cleveland (1941). Immediately prior to the Second World War he had in 1939 been attached to the Royal Naval Police (the 1939 National Register for England and Wales, refers). After leaving the Royal Navy, Leslie migrated with his wife and family to New Zealand, where he is recorded as having latterly resided at the Ranfurly War Veterans Home, Auckland, and where he died on 15 May 1987 The recipients service sheets are extant and accessible at The National Archives The medals mounted as-worn in the swing style (the Africa Star riband now loose), suspended from their silk ribands. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A confirmed \'Desert Rat\'s\' Palestine and Second World War campaign medal group of 6: Sergeant John Haw Falkingham, 7th Armoured Division Signals Regiment late Royal Corps of Signals - General Service Medal 1918. GVI \'Palestine\' (2321443. Sgln. J. Falkingham. R. Signals) - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Africa Star. With contemporary tailors \'slider\' clasp \'8th Army\' - The Italy Star - The France & Germany Star - War Medal John Haw Falkingham was a native of, York, Yorkshire, England on, 6 June 1913 and joined the Royal Signals in the early 1930s. Initially drafted to India in 1933 with the 5th Divisional Signal Company, he transferred in 1936 to the 1st Cavalry Brigade Signal Company at Risalpur. Transferred to Palestine for service with the Palestine Force Signals, he returned home to England in 1939 and was court martialed; convicted of fraud, he received 28 days’ detention in August 1939 (hence no subsequent issue of the Military Long Service and Good Conduct Medal) Sergeant Falkingham, experienced extensive campaign service during the Second World War, being in the thick of the action in North Africa, Italy and North-West Europe during the Second World War, where he served throughout with the famous \'Desert Rats\' 7th Armoured Division. Post war Falkingham is recorded in 1947 as a Sergeant with the 7th Armoured Division Signals Regiment at Bad Rothenfelde, in Germany. The following year he formed part of the Hannover District Signal Squadron, before taking civilian employment as a security officer in Surrey. He died at Guildford on 13 July 1974. Sold with some photocopied research relating to the Court Martial at Bulford Camp including military group photographs (Germany, 1947) with the recipient identified, this latter extracted from the regimental journal of the Royal Corps of Signals A desirable campaign medals to a hard fighting NCO \'Desert Rat\' Signaller Condition: About EF

A confirmed \'Java Sea\' casualty of the \'Pacific War\' campaign against the Imperial Japanese Navy, serving aboard a Hong Kong Colony requisitioned ship of the China Navigation Company: Stoker Douglas Saunders Royal Navy, late H.M.S. Anking The group comprises: - The 1939-1945 Star - The Pacific Star (entitled to clasp \'Burma\') - The War Medal Killed-in-Action: P/K.60138 Stoker Douglas Saunders is confirmed having been presumed \'Killed-in-Action\' on 4 March 1942, when the requisitioned Wireless Depot ship H.M.S. Anking was attacked, and sunk in the Java Sea The life and supreme sacrifice of Stoker Douglas Saunders is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on a panel at the Portsmouth Naval Memorial Stoker Douglas Saunders, son of Harry Saunders & Fanny Saunders (nee Hutchins), of Beenham, Berkshire, England, was a native of Tadley, Hampshire, England, where he was born on, 18 September 1904. At the time of his death, when the sea claimed his body, Douglas was 37 years of age, and had been serving in the Royal Navy since.10 November 1922. Prior to joining the Royal Navy Douglas had been employed as a \'Farm Labourer\' Throughout his service Dougals had served \'below decks\' as a Stoker, including years service aboard the battleship H.M.S. Malaya 1923-25. Douglas transferred to the Royal Fleet Reserve on, 10 November 1934 Medals verification: All medals confirmed as entitled per the accompanying Admiralty Condolences & Medals Transmittal. The reverse of the letter marked to indicate that \'4\' medals and clasp issues. Each of the 3 x medals and single \'Burma\' clasp is ticked in ink on the reverse of the Admiralty letter - Original Admiralty Condolences & Medals Transmittal Condolences / Medal letter named to Douglas Saunders Hong Kong Colony Allied Chinese Ships and Allied China Fleet: Including H.M.S. Anking, there was a total of 32 x vessels of the Hong Kong-based China Navigation Company (Swire Group) requisitioned for war service by the Royal Navy and the Royal Australian Navy during the Second World WarWorld War II. Following the fall of Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942, many of the requisitioned ships joined the Allied retreat to Australia. Six were acquired by the Royal Australian Navy; four of these were commissioned as auxiliary warships, while two served as Victualing Supply Issuing Ships. Yarra Convoy Java Sea 4 March 1942: H.M.S. Anking, was a Scottish \'Clyde-Built\' merchant ship that had been made for the Hong Kong based China Navigation Company, where it was based prior 1941. The \'Anking\' was converted to a 3,470 tonne \'Base & Accommodation\' or Depot Ship. On 4 March 1942, Anking was part of an allied convoy that had prior sailed from Tjilatjap, Netherlands East Indies for destination Freemantle in Western Australia. H.M.S. Anking was shelled and sunk in the Indian Ocean 300 nautical miles (560 km) south of Java, Netherlands East Indies, by Arashi, Atago, Maya, Nowaki, Takao (all Imperial Japanese Navy) with the loss of 40 of her 97 crew. Some of the survivors were rescued by Tawali (Netherlands), others reached Java and were taken as prisoners of war The recipients Naval service sheet(s) are intact and accessible at The National Archives A scarce Pacific War casualty to a requisitioned Hong Kong Colony, China Navigation Company ship Condition: Medals EF

A confirmed \'Leslie, Fife\' resident\'s Great War Casualty pair: Private John Michie, 7th Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-25010 Pte. J. Michie. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-25010 Pte. J. Michie. R. Highrs.) Important: Confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action' by Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound (GSW) to Left Leg (Ref UK, WWI Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923), for which he began to receive a pension w.e.f. 10 April 1919 Both medals verified as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal roll of the Black Watch (ref WO 329/1354) that was compiled and signed at Perth, Scotland, on, 6 August 1920. John was also awarded a Silver War Badge (No B239746) in respect of the debilitating 'Wounds' he had received during the Great War, while serving with 7th Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch). The SWB register (Ref WO 329/3067) records that John Michie enlisted in the British Army on, 23 April 1918, and took his discharge on, 9 April 1919. At time of his discharge he was was 25 years of age John Michie, a native Scot, who was born in Scotland circa 1893, was a resident of, Leslie, Fife, where in 1921, he was a resident at, 21 North Street, Leslie, Fife, Scotland Sold together with some hard copied research Condition: GVF

A confirmed \'Palestine Campaign\' Great War Medal pair: Private John A. Macer, \'A\' Squadron, 1/1st Hertfordshire Yeomanry, late 21 Corps Cavalry Regiment - British War Medal. Silver (2426 Pte. J. A. Macer. Herts. Yeo.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2426 Pte. J. A. Macer. Herts. Yeo.) Note: The Great War campaign medals verified as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal roll of the Hertfordshire Yeomanry (ref WO 329/22) that was compiled and signed at, Canterbury, England, on, 25 October 1920 The recipient first entered theatre of war \'Egypt\' (for service with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in the \'Palestine\' campaign, holding the regimental number No 2426, subsequently being renumbered as No 105717 Important: Reference file series MH 106/1934 at The National Archives \'British Armed Forces, First World War Soldier\'s Medical Records\' the recipient is confirmed as having been hospitalised while serving in Palestine, when on 23 October 1918, he was admitted aboard the His Majesty\'s Hospital Ship \'Assaye\', his service entry details being shown as No 105715 (sic) Pte J. Macer, 21st Corps Cavalry The XXI Corps was an Army Corps of the British Army during World War I. The Corps was formed in Egypt in June 1917 under the command of Lieutenant General Edward Bulfin. It formed part of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force (EEF), that served in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign. The 21st Corps Cavalry were present at; Beersheba, Third Gaza, Jaffa and Megiddo The 1/1st Hertfordshire Yeomanry was mobilised in August 1914 and attached to the Eastern Mounted Brigade, they later moved to Egypt in January 1915 and joined the Yeomanry Mounted Brigade. The Yeomanry Mounted Brigade moved to Gallipoli as dismounted troops attached to the 2nd Mounted Division and re-designated as the 5th Mounted Brigade. After the evacuation of Gallipoli they returned to Egypt in December 1915, and were remounted and moved to the Western Frontier Force. In March 1916 the Regiment was split up, RHQ with A Squadron were attached to the 54th Division, later A Squadron joined XXI Corps, Cavalry in Palestine. B Squadron was attached to the 11th Division, in England until on 12 July 1916 joined VI Corps Cavalry, until early in 1917 when it moved to join XVIII Corps, Cavalry. In May 1917 it became GHQ Troops. In July 1917 it returned to Egypt and in May 1918 joined XXI Corps Cavalry in Palestine. D Squadron moved to Mesopotamia, initially on Lines of Communication duties and in July 1916 it was attached to the 13th Division, until December of that year when they moved to III (Tigris) Corps Cavalry. In August 1917 they were attached to the 15th Indian Infantry Division, and in May 1918 they were tasked with Lines of Communication duties with the North Persia Force. John Arthur Macer, son of William A Macer (Coachman) and Annie Macer (nee Adams) was a native of, Stanstead Saint Margarets, Hertfordshire, England, where he was born on, 21 January 1894. By the time of the 1911 National Census, John is recorded working an an \'Apprenticed Carpenter\', and living with his parents at, \'The Stables\', St Margaretsbury, St Margarets, Nr Ware, Hertsfordshire, England. During the Great War, John served with his local mounted yeomanry regiment, 1/1 Hertfordshire Yeomanry, in which he served with \'A\' Squadron, attached to the 21st Corps Cavalry Regiment, and served through the \'Palestine Campaign\' fighting enemy Turkish Ottoman Forces. Post-war, John returned to his native Hertfordshire, and sometime during the fourth quarter of 1924, he married, Constance Fanny Pratt. By the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register for England & Wales, John and his wife are recorded as living at, 126 Rye Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, at which time his employment was on his own account operating \'A Tobacconist & Confectionary\' retail shop. Still residing at the foregoing address, John Arthur Macer, is recorded as having died on 6 February 1959 The campaign medals mounted in the court-style for display Condition: About EF

A confirmed \'Red Hackles\' Prisoner of War Great War campaign medal pair: Private John George Henderson, \'D\' Company 4/5th Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - British War Medal. Silver issue (201297 Pte. J. G. Henderson. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (201297 Pte. J. G. Henderson. R. Highrs.) Important: Confirmed captured by the enemy on 27 April 1918, at Kemmel, Belgium, during the German Spring Offensive. He was thereafter for the duration of the war held as a Prisoner-of-War in Germany, where he was incarcerated at POW camps, located at Soltau & latterly at Hameln Medal Verification: Both medals verified as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal roll of the Black Watch (ref WO 329/1356) that was compiled and signed at Perth, Scotland, on, 4 November 1920 John George Henderson, son of Thomas Henderson (Salmon Fisherman & later Agricultural Labourer) & Mary Laing Henderson (nee Ramsay) was a native of, Kirkton, Balmerino, Wormit-on-Tay, Fife, Scotland, where he was born on, 16 June 1885. The 1901 National Census for Scotland, records Thomas residing with his parents and, sibling sister, Mary Jane Henderson (b. 1888), at the family home located at, Kirkton Cottage, Balmerino, Fife, Scotland. During the Great War, John enlisted in his local infantry regiment, the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), and was subsequently posted to the 4/5th Battalion (Territorial Force) Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) that had been formed in France on 16 March 1916, when the 1/4th(City of Dundee) & 1/5th (Angus & Dundee) Territorial Force Battalions of the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) had been amalgamated. The respective Great War campaign medal rolls of the Black Watch only record John having served overseas with the 4/5th Battalion of the regiment . John was captured by the enemy during the German Spring Offensive of 1918, at 'Kemmel' (POW records refer), on, 27 April 1918. After being captured he was incarcerated for the remaining duration of the Great War, in Germany, firstly at located at Soltau & latterly at Hameln. John only appears to have been repatriated back to the United Kingdom, sometime in 1919, as the 'Fife Electoral Registers' for Spring 1919, still record him as a serving soldier on overseas service, but by the time of the Autumn issue of the electoril issue was shown still as a soldier, but no longer 'absent' on overseas service. John George Henderson is recorded as having died in, Cupar, Fife, Scotland, on, 17 May 1974 Sold together with hard-copy photocopied research, including German / Red Cross POW records & Medal Index Card Condition: GVF

A Confirmed \'Sink the Bismarck\' Second World Campaign & Long Service Medal Group of 5, to a Petty Officer confirmed as serving on the Battleship H.M.S. Rodney: Chief Petty Officer Leslie Ewart Thornton Hacker, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Rodney - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Atlantic Star. No clasp - The Africa Star. With original clasp \'North Africa 1942-43\' - War Medal - Naval LS&GC. GVI 1st issue (Mx. 45119 L. E. T. Hacker. Sy. P.O. H.M.S. Rodney.) Sold together with a studio (Jerome) portrait photograph of the recipient in Petty Officer\'s uniform, wearing cap with Petty Officer\'s cap badge, and with Petty Officer\'s sleeve insignia with two \'Good Conduct\' stripes denoting 8 years service, worn on his left tunic sleeve. This dated on reverse for 1937 (the recipients service sheets confirm that a third \'12\' years Good Conduct stripe was awarded on 1 December 1938 Medals and clasp verification: The Naval LS&GC Medal confirmed as entitled per the respective referenced Admiralty Medal Roll. Second World War medal rolls are not yet in the public domain, but the basic qualification for all campaign medals can be derived from entries in the recipients \'Service Sheet\'. The cited references are: - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp: Service Sheet shows continuously on H.M.S. Rodney, 5/4/1939, 30/10/39 (note over 3 years) & then from 9/5/1941 no other ship entered until 1947 - The Atlantic Star. No clasp: Service Sheet shows continuously on H.M.S. Rodney, 5/4/1939, 30/10/39 (note over 3 years) & then from 9/5/1941 no other ship entered until 1947 - The Africa Star. With original clasp \'North Africa 1942-43: Service Sheet shows continuously on H.M.S. Rodney, 5/4/1939, 30/10/39 (note over 3 years) & then from 9/5/1941 - War Medal: Awarded for 28 days uniformed service during the Second World War (recipient served throughout, per \'Service Sheet\') - Naval LS&GC. GVI 1st issue: ADM 171/151 & recipients \'Service Sheet\' shows \'Traced\' Medal 2.11.40 awarded while recipient was serving aboard the Battleship H.M.S. Rodney The recipients service sheets are extant and are held & accessible at The National Archives Witness to Destruction and Sinking of the \'Bismarck\': Chief Petty Officer is confirmed having bene present serving aboard H.M.S. Rodney, at the time Rodney engaged and destroyed the Bismarck, reference the newspaper \'Gloucestershire Echo\' issue of, 5 May 1946, with extract quoted below from a lengthy article pertaining to the recipient\'s parents Golden Wedding: Quote, SON IN SINGAPORE Mr. and Mrs. Hacker have a married daughter, living at Leckhampton, Mrs. Clarice Sylvestre, who has presented them with a grandson, and a grand-daughter, a son Leslie E. T. Hacker, who is a Chief Petty Officer in the Navy, in which service he has served for 19 years. C.P.O. Hacker who was aboard the Rodney at the time of the engagement in which the Bismark was sunk, is at present at Singapore, and naturally very disappointed at not being able to come home to celebrate his father and mother\'s fiftieth anniversary. C.P.O. Hacker has two sons. Unquote. Rodney\'s Battle with the Bismark: Rodney spotted Bismarck at 08:44 on 27 May, one minute after King George V and was the first to open fire at a range of 23,400 yd (21,400 m) three minutes later with Bismarck replying at 08:49. The initial salvos from both ships were off but Rodney straddled her opponent with her third salvo and hit her twice with her fourth at 09:02, knocking out the forward superfiring turret, disabling the lower turret and severely damaging her bridge. In her turn, Bismarck scored no hits, although she managed to damage Rodney with shell splinters before her forward guns were knocked out. As the British ship manoeuvred to bring \'X\' turret to bear while closing the distance, she exposed herself to fire from Bismarck\'s aft turrets, which only managed to straddle Rodney. As the range diminished, she began to fire torpedoes, although shock waves from near misses caused the door for her starboard tube to jam at 09:23. At 09:31, the ship blew off the left barrel of the Bismarck\'s lower aft gun turret and started a fire inside the turret that forced its evacuation. Around this time the combined fire from Rodney, King George V and the heavy cruisers Norfolk and Dorsetshire knocked out all of Bismarck\'s main guns. Rodney closed to point-blank range and continued to engage, starting to fire full broadsides into Bismarck on a virtually flat trajectory, and added three more torpedoes at a range of 3,000 yd (2,700 m) beginning at 09:51; one of these malfunctioned but another may have struck Bismarck. According to the naval historian Ludovic Kennedy, who was present at the battle in Tartar, \"if true, this is the only instance in history of one battleship torpedoing another Rodney fired 378 sixteen-inch shells and 706 six-inch shells during the battle before Dalrymple-Hamilton ordered cease fire around 10:16, while Dorsetshire was then ordered to finish Bismarck off with torpedoes. Ironically, Rodney\'s own main guns firing at low elevation had damaged her more extensively than had Bismarck. Deck plates around the main-gun turrets had been depressed by the effects of the guns\' muzzle blast, and some of the structural members supporting them had cracked or buckled. Piping, urinals and water mains had broken, while the shock of firing had loosened rivets and bolts in the hull plating, flooding various compartments. One gun in \'A\' turret permanently broke down during the battle and two others in \'B\' turret were temporarily disabled All of the recipients medals were earned while serving with H.M.S Rodney The medals mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended from a white-metal mounting bar that retains its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Contemporary British Miniature 1914-15 Star on a \'Trio\' Medal Mounting Bar The group comprises one medal on a contemporary three space medal bar: - 1914-15 Star - - The single contemporary star mounted and suspended from a white metal medal mounting bar that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings The medal fitted with an inter-war issue watered silk \'moire\' riband Condition: About EF

A Contemporary British Miniature Medal group of 3 x Great War Medals The group comprises three miniature medals: - 1914-15 Star - British War Medal. Silver issue. With swivel supension - Interallied Victory Medal The medals all mounted and suspended from a contemporary medal mounting bar that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings The medals all fitted with inter-war issue watered silk \'moire\' ribands, all of which are bright A choice item of contemporary mounted miniature medals, all of superior quality Condition: EF

A contemporary French gallantry and multi-campaign medal group of 9 as earned by the Legion Etrangere (Foreign Legion) - Medaille Militaire. Current issue - Croix De Valeur. With 1 x silver star emblem and 2 x bronze star emblems - Croix Du Combatant - Medaille D'Outre Mer: 'Tchad Rep' 'Centrafricaine Rep' 'Cote D'Ivoire' - Medaille Defense Nationale: 3 clasps including 'Legion Etrangere' - Medaille Commemorative Francaise. Clasps 'Afghanistan' 'Ex Yougoslavie' - United Nations Medal. With clasp 'Sarajevo' - NATO Service Medal with clasp 'Ex-Yougoslavie' - NATO Service Medal with clasp 'ISAF' The group mounted as-worn in the French manner of three overalpping rows. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining the fittings for attachment to the uniform tunic Condition: EF

A contemporary mounted pair of silver miniature Second World War campaign medals - Defence Medal - War Medal The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing-style. The silk medal ribands suspended from a white metal mounting bar that retains its long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: Toned GVF

A contemporary un-named and un-attributed group of Second World War and Long Service miniature medals Comprising - The France and Germany Star. No clasp - War Medal - Defence Medal - Efficiency Decoration. GVI second type with integral \'Territorial\' bar The miniatures are all contemporary issues Mounted as-worn in the swing style by the veteran The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

A contemporary un-named and un-attributed group of Second World War Campaign and Long Service miniature medals (4) Comprising - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp - The Africa Star. No clasp - War Medal - Efficiency Decoration. GVI second type with integral \'Territorial\' bar The miniatures are all contemporary issues Mounted as-worn in the swing style by the veteran The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Cornish Firemans medal group of 3: Station Officer Francis Dunstone Johns, Cornwall Fire Brigade, late National Fire Service and Redruth Fire Brigade - British Empire Medal (Civil Division). EIIR issue (Francis Dunstone Johns) - Defence Medal - Fire Brigade Long Service Medal (Stn.Offr. Francis D. Johns) Important: The B.E.M. was published in the London Gazette of 1 January 1963 The recommendation for Station Officer Johns's B.E.M. is as under; Quote, Mr Johns joined the Redruth Fire Brigade as a part-time Fireman in 1938, and subsequently became Leading Fireman. He served in the National Fire Service with the rank of Section Leader. When the Fire Service was returned to local authority control in 1948, he was appointed a part-time Sub-Officer in the Cornwall Fire Brigade. He has held his present appointment since 1950. Mr Johns has given the fire service many years of valuable part-time service. Unquote. Sold with 3 x related photographs of his BEM recommendation and letters from Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street, plus a National Fire Services insert appertaining to the 'Rules for Wearing Decorations & Medals' The BEM mounted on original issue silk weave riband with the issue brooch pin attached to riband, contained in red titled Royal Mint case of issue. The other medals mounted in the swing style, as worn. The mounting bar on this latter retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings. Condition: GVF

A Cornishman\'s \'Pristine Condition\' & documented Palestine Arab Rebellion, Second World War and Long Service medal group of 6: Flight Sergeant Joseph Kenneth George, Royal Air Force - GSM 1918-62. GVI 1st issue & clasp \'Palestine\' (366304) - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp - The Africa Star. With clasp \'North Africa 1942-43\' - Defence Medal - War Medal - Royal Air Force LS&GC. GVI first issue (366304) Naming: All of the medals complete with their original silk issue ribands as issued, and never mounted Sold together with: - Official named card box of issue (a/f) for the WW2 medals. Complete with greaseproof paper envelopes - Original RAF Form 1394. Brief Statement of Service & Certificate of Discharge (dated December 1949) The card box of issue addressed to the recipient at: 366304 F/S George J. K. Sgt\'s Mess R.A.F. Chivenor, N. Devon Medals verification: All medals verified as entitled per the recipients \'Statement of Service\' Joseph Kenneth George, only son of Albert Edgar George (an Insurance Agent) and Lillie \'Nellie\' Eveline George (nee Lugg) was a native of Truro, Cornwall, England, where he was born on, 11 October 1909. At the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, Joseph is recorded living with his parents and sibling older sister, Evelyn Joyce George, at the family residence located at, 3 Trafalgar Square, Truro. Joseph enlisted in the Royal Air Force on, 29 September 1925, at which time his rank and trade were Fitter II Airframes. Various official records indicate that Joseph\'s widowed mother latterly managed the White Lion Hotel, Penzance, Cornwall. Joseph served in the Middle East pre-war, in Palestine during the \'Arab Rebellion\', and in North Africa during the Second World War. He took his final discharge from the Royal Air Force on, 21 November 1949, after just over 24 years service. At the time of his discharge - at which time he was described as being a senior N.C.O. supervisor of Superior Ability\'. After retiring from the Royal Air Force, Joseph Kenneth George, returned to his native Cornwall, and is recorded to have died at Penzance, sometime during the first quarter of 1991 Choice condition Condition: Medals EF

A Crimea and Indian Mutiny campaign group of 3: Corporal John Loudon, 42nd Royal Highlanders - Crimea Medal 1854. 'Alma' 'Balaklava' 'Sebastopol' (2087 John Loudon, 42 Royal Highlanders) - India Mutiny Medal. With clasp 'Lucknow' (J. Lowden, 42 Rl Highlanders) - Turkey: Crimea Medal. Sardinian issue (2087 Corpl J.Loudon 42nd Royal Highlanders) Note: The British Crimea named in the Regimental Depot Impressed style for the 42nd Royal Highlanders, and the Turkish Crimea named in a contemporary to the period engraved style The British medals and clasps all confirmed on the respective published Medal Rolls. The musters and medal rolls of the period variously show his name - always with same number 2087 - spelled variously as Lowden and Loudon An attractive group to the senior most and most dsitinguished of all the Highland Regiments, the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Condition: Toned VF

A Crimea War and Victorian Meritorious Service group of 3: Colour Sergeant Robert Costigan, 56th Foot - Crimea Medal. With clasp 'Sebastopol' (2047 Cr Serjt R Costigan 56th Regt) - Meritorious Service Medal. Victorian issue (Cr Serjt Robt. Costigan. Late 56th Regt) - Turkey: Crimea Service Medal. With 'Sardinia' reverse (2047 R Costigan 56th Regt) Important: Typical edge wear on the Crimea Medals with last two digits of number on each medal rubbed but still legible. The Crimea medals both named in contemporary engraved serif capitals, while the MSM is officially impressed. The Turkish medal plugged and fitted with a replacement Crimea type curved swilvel suspender Note: In 1881, the 56th Regiment became the 2nd Battalion Essex Regiment Robert Costigan born circa 1823, was a native of Kilmore, Richill, County Armagh, Ireland. He attested for service with the British Army at Armagh on 12 April 1842. At time of his enlistment he claimed to be 18 years and 8 months of age, and described himself as having been a 'Weaver' by occupation. In his subsequent military career, he accumulated a total of 22 years and 58 days service with the colours , the majority of which - 14 years 11 months - was spent in overseas as under; - Gibraltar: 4 years 7 months - Bermuda: 3 years 6 months - Crimea: 1 year - East Indies: 5 years 10 months The highest rank he attained was 'Colour Sergeant' - and remarkable for the time - he was never, throughout his entire career, reduced in rank. . He took his final discharge on 7 June 1864, at which time he is confirmed in his papers as having qualified for both the campaign medals (and a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with gratuity, which latter was of course returned on award of his subsequent MSM). He name never appeared in the 'Regimental Defaulterers Book',a nd he was never tried by 'Court Martial', his overall character and military conduct being described as 'Exemplary' The above details extrapolated from the recipients extant service papers held in the WO97 file series at The National Archives The medals mounted for display in the court style Condition: Contact wear on Crimea Medals, GF and better

A Crimean War and Indian Mutiny campaign group of 3: Sergeant Alexander Wood, 71st Highland Light Infantry - Crimea Medal 1854. With clasp 'Sebastopol' (3220 A. Wood. 71st Regt.) - Indian Mutiny Medal. With clasp 'Central India' (Alexr Wood, 71st Highd. L.I.) - Turkey: Crimea War Service Medal. This with British reverse(3220 A. Wood. 71st Regt.) Note: The British Crimea Medal, has been neatly re-named in engraved serifed capitals, the medal retaining the correct distinctive regimental florate decoration both before and after the naming!. The Turkish Crimea, has been fitted with replacement ring suspension, and is privately named in neat capitals and has at one time been brooched (no brooch marks on planchet, but there are 2 x tiny holes in rim of medal at 6 and 12 O'Clock. The Indian Mutiny Medal is correctly officially impressed as issued No 3220 Private Alexander Wood was born at, Cardross, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, and enlisted in the 71st Highland Light Infantry at Glasgow on, 26 November 1850. At time of his enlistment he was 18 years of age, and described himself as having been a 'Labourer'. In his subsequent military career, he racked up 18 years and 251 days with the Colours, of which 7 years and 11 months was spent overseas in; - Corfu: 1 year 8 months - Crimea: 1 year 4 months - Gibraltar: 1 year 7 months - India: 3 years 4 months The highest rank he ever attained was 'Corporal' losing his stripes to being 'Drunk'. He took his discharge at Aberdeen, on 20 July 1869, at which time he is confirmed in his papers as having qualified for all of the 3 medals/clasps above listed. He also held 3 x 'Good Conduct Badges', and in spite of 4 x times appearing in the 'Regimental Defaulterers Book' and once being tried by 'Court Martial' his overall military conduct was described as being 'Very Good' Sold with set of service papers confirming all above details and which will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: Toned the group about VF

A Crimean War and long service group of 3: Private John Spillane 82nd Foot - Crimea Medal. 'Sebastopol' (Pt John Spillane. 82nd. Regt. P.W.V.) - Military LS&GC Medal. Victorian issue (2473 John, Spillane. 82nd Foot.) - Turkey: Crimea Medal 'British' rev. Pierced with ring & loop (2423 J. Spillane. 82nd Regt) Note: The Crimea Medals contemporary named, the British issue with depot or regimentally impressed naming, the Turkish medal privately engraved John Spillane a native of the Parish of Cahir, Cahirciveen, Co Kerry Ireland was 23 years of age, and by 'Trade' a 'Labourer' when he attested for service with the British Army at Cahirciveen, on 2 January 1847. John went on to serve a grand total of 22 years and 207 days service with the 82nd Regiment. The LS&GC medal being awarded by War Office authority on 28 November 1868. By the time he took his final discharge at Chatham on 30 July 1869, he had never been promoted. His overseas service totalled 2 years and 6 months in; Corfu, Crimea and the East Indies. At discharge his character was described as under; Quote, His character has been Very Good. He is in possession of 5 good conduct badges also the Crmean medal with clasp for 'Sebastopol', Turkish medal and medal for Long Service and Good Conduct with Gratuity of ?5 . He has been once entered in the Regimental Defaulterers Book and that by Convinction by the Civil Power. He has never been tried by Court Martial Unquote. A soft-copy of the recipients service record - confirming all above details - will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: Contact marks and edge bruising on Crimean Medal, the group GF-VF

A Crimean War campaign and long service group of 3: Private Thomas Qualter 1st Battalion 21st Foot, late 21st Royal North British Fusiliers - Crimea Medal 1854. 'Sebastopol' (3437 P*** Thomas Qualter 21st R.N.B. Fusiliers.) - Military LS&GC Medal. Victorian issue (3437 T. Qualter 1st Bn 21st Foot.) - Turkey: Crimea Medal 'Sardinia' reverse (3437 P*** Thomas Qualter 21 R.N.B. Fusiliers.) Note: The Crimea Medal with neatly refixed claw. Both Crimea medals named in the same atypical contemporary depot/ regimentally impressed naming in serifed letters, common for this regiment. The LS&GC medal is officially impressed Important: The Crimea medal and both clasps confirmed as entitled on the respective medal roll (ref the on-line resources of the Home Headquarters Royal Highland Fusiliers, Royal Regiment of Scotland) In 1881 the 21st Regiment was retitled the 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers Condition: Contact marks & edge bruising, the Crimea medals GF and better, the LSGC is about VF

A Crimean War D.C.M. medal group of three: Sergeant Benjamin French, D.C.M., 49th Regiment (post 1881 1st Battalion Berkshire Regiment) - Distinguished Conduct Medal. Victorian issue (Serjt. Benjn. French, 49th Regt.) - Crimea Medal. With 3 clasps 'Alma' 'Inkermann' 'Sebastopol' (**jt. Benjn. French, 49th Foo*) - Turkey: Crimea Medal, with British reverse (Sergt. B. French, 49th Regt. of Foot) Note: *** above denotes where letters are worn in the naming. The Crimean campaign medals are both named in contemporary engraved styles, the Turkish Crimea being pierced and fitted with a British Crimea type suspender Important: Recipient is confirmed as 'Wounded-in-Action' at Alma, and that the D.C.M. reccommendation was submitted to the Queen on 2 February, 1855. In addition Sergeant French also received a ?10 Gratuity. Benjamin French a native of Thorpe Thrapston, Northamptonshire, was by trade a 'Gardener' when he enlisted for service with the British Army at Queen Square, Middlesex on 11 November 1841. He subsequently served a total of 14 years and 305 days before taking his discharge. During his service he served a total of 1 year and 10 months at overseas stations (and many years in Ireland), serving; China 2 months (he embarked in the United Kingdom for China aboard the troopship 'Trio', only arriving there in January 1843 (when he next appears on the battalion muster rolls); The 'East Indies' for 6 months; Turkey for 5 months and the Crimea for 9 months and in which place he was promoted to rank of Sergeant. At the time of his discharge from service his conduct was described as; Quote, His character and conduct have been 'good' and that he was in possession of two good conduct badges when promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Tried by Court Martial on 2 January 1846 'Disgraceful conduct in stealing a Forage Cap' Unquote. Medals are sold with copy of the recipients service papers (ex WO/97 file series), as well as muster roll details. Condition: Medals dark toned, with heavy edge knocks on DCM and British Crimea Medal consistent with frequent wear thus GF

A Crimean War multi-clasp campaign pair: Private C. J. E. Hunt, ?I? Troop, Royal Horse Artillery - Crimea Medal. \'Alma\'\'Balaklava\'\'Inkermann\'\'Sebastopol\' (Chas. J. E. Hunt I. Troop Royal Horse Artillery) - Turkey: Crimea Medal with \'Sardinian\' reverse fitted with British Crimea suspension Note: The naming on the Crimea Medal is privately impressed in the contemporary regimental style ?I? Troop, R.H.A. was present throughout the campaign in the Crimea, attached to the Cavalry division, and at the affair of the Bulganak, had the honour of firing the opening guns of the campaign. Together with ?C? Troop, they were the only Horse Artillery to qualify for all four clasps Condition: Minor edge bruise and contact marks otherwise about VF

A Crimean War pair of medals: Private William Tuffley, 46th Foot - Crimea Medal. With clasp 'Sebastopol' (Pte Wm Tuffley 46th F***) - Turkey: Crimea Medal. Sard rev. With ring/bar suspender (No 3218 W. Tuffley 46 Regt) Note: Both medals are neatly engraved in old contemporary styles Condition: Edge bruising on British medal with letters after 'F' in Foot worn and illegible, otherwise toned VF

A Crimean War pair: Gunner and Driver William Smith, ?H? Field Battery, Royal Artillery - Crimea Medal. 'Alma'' Balaklava' 'Inke' 'Seb' (W. Smith, Gr. & Dr. 11th Btn. Rl. Arty.) - Turkey: Crimea Medal 1855. With 'Sardinian' reverse Note: The Crimea Medal has officially impressed naming. The 'lugs' on the top clasp have been clipped for mounting purposes The pair mounted in the swing-style suspended from a buckle brooch bar. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and casp fitting Sold with copies of relevant roll extracts confirming service with No. 5 Company, ?H? Field Battery, 11th Battalion Royal Artillery Condition: Minor edge bruising and contact marks otherwise about VF

A Cumbrian 'Indian Volunteer' rare to unit Indian Great War campaign medal group of 3 for service in East Africa (the 'Ice Cream War'): Bombardier Carleton Hetherington, 8th Calcutta Field Battery - 1914-15 Star (No 27 Gnr. C. Hetherington, 8 / Cal. Fd. Bty.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (27 Bdr. C. Hetherington, 8 Cal. Field Bty.) - Interallied Victory Medal (27 Bdr. C. Hetherington, 8 Cal. Field Bty.) All medals verified per the respective medal rolls as under; - 1914-15 Star (Ref WO 329/2384 compiled Barrackpore, India, 17 June 1920) - British War & Victory Medals (Ref WO 329/2384 Barrackpore, India, 15 September 1921) Carleton Hetherington, son of George and Mary Jane Hetherington, was a native of Penrith, Cumberland, England, where he was born on 15 November 1884. By profession an Engineer, he is known to have been employed in India between between 1912-1922. Carleton - almost certainly a pre-war member of an Indian Volunteer unit - is confirmed as having volunteered in India for overseas war service with 'The Calcutta Volunteer Field Battery' (East Africa) and first entered theatre of war 'East Africa' on 3 October 1914, at which time he was serving with 'No 8 (Calcutta) Field Battery '(East Africa). Bombardier Hetherington remained in theatre in East Africa through to 9 November 1916, and on 3 January 1917 took his discharge as 'Time Expired' on completion of his period of engagement. At the time the medal rolls were compiled and signed, Carleton Hetherington was still living and working in the Calcutta area of West Bengal, India, the rolls have the remark that the recipients address was to be care of the Officer Commanding 4th (Cossipore) Bde, R.G.A. A.F.I. Carelton Hetherington is recorded as having died on 24 October 1975, at Whitehaven, Cumberland, England Scarce unit Condition: GVF

A Cyprus/Northern Ireland pair: Lance Corporal C.D.P. Gray, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - United Nations Cyprus Medal (UNICYP) - General Service Medal 1962 'Northern Ireland' (24054739 L/Cpl C.D.P. Gray, Gordons) Note: The UN medal is a fine quality contemporary period issue. The pair mounted swing style from contemporary ribands, presumably as worn Condition: VF

A D-Day 6th Airborne Division 'Capture of Ranville' medal group of 6: Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant James 'Jimmy' Warnock, 10th Battalion Ulster Defence Regiment, late North Irish Horse, 1st Battalion Ulster Rifles & 6th Airborne Division - The 1939-45 Star - The France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI first type 'Palestine 1945-48' (7021345 Rfn. J. Warnock. R.U.R.) - Efficiency Medal. EIIR suspender bar 'Territorial' (22950412 Sgt. J. Warnock. NIH) Important: Entitlement and issuance of GSM and clasp confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles (ref WO 100/532), wherein 'both' of his above shown army numbers are listed, with notation that the GSM was despatched to the recipient on 21 July 1958 Note: The recipient is a confirmed D-Day Lander, per below article published in the Belfast Telegraph of 6 June 1974; Quote, D-Day hero still on duty UDR man Jimmy Warnock strolls across a deserted beach in Co. Londonderry alone with his thoughts of "D" Day, which he and thousands of others commemorate for the 30th time today. His memories of the invasion are as vivid as if it all happened yesterday. Says Jimmy (52), now a Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant with 10 UDR in Belfast: "How can we ever forget it." Hours before British soldiers spilled on to the Normandy coast, he was already sitting tight on French soil - in a German HQ of all places. And to get there he had to help overpower 60 of the enemy, before fighting off a counter-attack later on. Together with 29 other men of the 6th Airborne Division, some of them also from Ulster, they landed at Ranville, four miles from the coast. And their objective was to occupy and hold the German HQ "We set off from Harwell in England - It's now an atomic energy station - in a Horsa glider, which was towed and released over the Grench coast. There were 30 of us in the aircraft, a jeep, some small arms, and an anti-tank rocket launcher. "About 167 gliders took off, and we were among the first to arrive. It was completely dark, but we managed to make our way to the German headquarters. WE held most of them captive, but unfortunately we lost five men." Added Jimmy: "We were completely isolated, and had to wait hours before assistance arrived. And it was just as well, because the Germans were making a counter-attack. "Our casulaties were comparatively light compared to the task we were given, but it was the element of surprise which really paid off. I wasn't told about the mission until the last minute, and once I found out who I was going with, I knew it was an important one." Unquote. The key strategic village of Ranville with nearby strategic bridges - subsequently re-named 'Horsa Bridge' amd 'Pegasus Bridge' was the first French village to be fully liberated during the Normandy campaign, and is a legendary action in the history of the Airborne Division and the Parachute Regiment Sold together with hardcopy photocopy of above cited article with picture of the recipient in uniform, from the 'Belfast Telgraph' of 6 June 1974, and respective entry page from the GSM roll Condition: GVF

A D-Day Air Traffic Control MBE & World Wars group of 6 to a former Great War \'Bomber Pilot\': Squadron-Leader William \'Bill\' Albert Redvers Pepper, M.B.E., Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve late 55 Squadron Royal Air Force & Royal Naval Air Service - Member of the Order of the British Empire (Mily). 2nd type - British War Medal. Silver issue (2/Lt. W. A. R. Pepper. R.A.F.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2/Lt. W. A. R. Pepper. R.A.F.) - The France & Germany Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal. With bronze Oakleaf emblem (Mention in Despatches) Sold together with some soft-copy research including MBE recommendation and photographs (including one from WW2 showing recipient wearing his \'Pilots Brevet\' and with the ribands of his \'Great War pair on his RAFVR uniform), that will be forwarded to the buyer by email-attachment Decorations verification: The recipients awards of the MID & MBE were published in the respective issues of the London Gazette cited below: a). Mention-in-Despatches, published in London Gazette issue dated 1 January 1943. Ranl at time was Acting Filght Lieutenant. The preamble to the award states: Quote, Air Ministry, ist January, 1943. The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the publication of the names, of the following personnel who have been mentioned in despatches by Air Officers Commanding-in-chief : — Unquote. b). M.B.E., published in London Gazette issue dated 14 June 1945. The recommendation for the award of the MBE, was not published, but the recommendation is extant and is quoted below: Quote, Acting Squadron Leader William Albert Redvers PEPPER (604088) - Royal Air Force Station Northolt: Squadron-Leader Pepper has been Senior Flying Control Officer, at Royal Air Force Station, Northolt, since May 1944. During this period the amount of work, especially since D-Day, has been exceptionally heavy. This officer has shown the greatest ability in organising his section and in handling the traffic, often under considerable difficulty. The congestion of large aircraft on the aerodrome has been skillfully handled in spite of the fact that the accommodation layout was designed for fighter aircraft and taxy tracks are awkward for heavy aircraft. There is little doubt that Squadron Leader Pepper and his staff have materially assisted to a considerable extent the furthering of the war effort by the efficient performance of their duties under most difficult conditions. In addition they have been responsible for the despatch and homing of aircraft carrying the most important personages, including H.M. the King Unquote. William Albert Redvers Pepper, was a native of London, England, where he was born on 4 September 1899. Hereinafter referred to as \'Bill\', as he liked to be known, when old enough (he was still a teenager) he joined the Royal Navy, being appointed a \'Probationary Flight Officer\' in the Royal Naval Air Service, or R.N.A..S, on, 28 October 1917. An early \'Aviator\' Bill, transferred to the Royal Air Force, with which force as a 2nd Lieutenant, he became a qualified \'Pilot\' when he attained his Royal Aero Club Certificate on 15 July 1918, at which time and thereafter he proudly wore a winged pilots \'Brevet\' brevet on his service tunic. Shortly after qualifying as a pilot, Bill was posted overseas to France, where he joined 55 Squadron, Royal Air Force, flying DH4\'s /DH9\'s bomber aircraft as part of the recently formed Independent Air Force Independent Air Force: The Independent Air Force came into being on 6 June 1918 with its headquarters situated near Nancy in France. Trenchard took over tactical command of the VIII Brigade from Haig on 5 June 1918 and complete control on 15 June 1918, when Newall became the deputy commander of the Independent Force.As commander, Trenchard reported directly to Sir William Weir the Air Minister, bypassing the Chief of the Air Staff, Frederick Sykes The Independent Air Force eventually consisted of nine squadrons of aircraft which were equipped with - de Havilland DH4s - de Havilland DH9s and de Havilland DH.9As - Handley Page 0/400s - Royal Aircraft Factory FE2bs - Sopwith Camels for escort duties The IAF commenced operations in June 1918, when 12 DH4s of 55 Squadron were despatched to bomb targets around Coblenz and 11 DH4s of 99 Squadron attacked rail targets at Thionville. During the last five months of World War I, Independent Air Force aircraft dropped 550 long tons (560 t) of bombs (for 109 aircraft lost) including 390 long tons (400 t) dropped by night. Over 220 long tons (220 t) were dropped on German aerodromes, which Trenchard justified by pointing out that while the Germans were stronger than the British in the air, their aircraft might be destroyed on the ground. Trenchard argued that his policy was vindicated by the fact the during the period from 5 June to 11 November 1918, German attacks on British aerodromes were minimal and no British aircraft were destroyed on the ground by bombing Bill survived the Great War, and for his services was awarded the British War and Interallied Victory medals. On return to civilian life, Bill started a long and successful career in the world of Cinema & Showbusiness, where he excelled in marketing, to the extent that he became Manager & General Manager respectively of the largest Cinema\'s in the London West end, viz., the Regal at Marble Arch, nad later The Warner Theatre Leicester Square.The London newspapers of the 1930\'s are packed with references / artciles pertaining to \'Bill\' Pepper\'s work in the entertainment world. He also kept his hand-in as an aviator, being a founder member of the Film Flying Club of Great Britain, as described in the \'Kinematograph Weekly\' issue of, 4 May 1933. During the Second World War, Bill was back in uniform as an officer of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. He was awarded a \'Mention in Despatches\' on 1 January 1943, and in 1945 was further decorated when appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire - this latter for his services at R.A.F. Northolt 1944-1945, and in particular for his able work with Air Traffic Control during the D-Day operations as cited in his award recommendation. The mention of his work with \'Important Personages\' including the King-Emperor at R.A.F. Northolt, may give some indication that he was perhaps involved in a some sort of supporting capacity, on a visit, or visits to France / North West Europe in 1944-45, as evinced by the inclusion of a France & Germany Star in the group of medals William \'Bill\' Albert Redvers Pepper, M.B.E., was residing at Bath Lodge, 8 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, England, when he died on, 29 December 1982 Condition: EF

A decorated 'Hospital Commandant's' Great War and long service group of 3: Margaret Thomson O.B.E., Justice of the Peace late Commandant of Ampthill Road V.A.D. Hospital, Bedford, & British Red Cross Society - Voluntary Medical Services Medal (Margaret E Thomson. O.B.E. J.P.) - British Red Cross Society: War Medal 1914-1918 - British Red Cross Society: Award of Merit. With clasp 1926 (51 Margaret E. Thomson) - Primrose League: Secretary's Badge The below following obituary appeared in the 'Bedfordshire Times and Independent' issue dated 13 November 1936; Quote, Mrs. M.E. Thomson. O.B.E. Loss to the British Red Cross Society Many people heard with great regret of the death on Tuesday morning of Mrs. Margaret Edith Thomson., O.B.E., J.P., of 48 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, after a long illness. Mrs. Thomson was the only daughter of the late Captain and Mrs. Rosedon Stead of St.Stephen's near Canterbury, and widow of Major-General H. Thomson, C.B., a resident of Bedford for over thirty years. Mrs. Thomson was a member of a very old Kentish family, dating back to the landings of the Vikings in Kent. For her services during the War as Commandant in charge of the Ampthill Road Hospital for wounded soldiers she was mentioned three times in dispatches and in 1917 the Order of the British Empire was awarded to her. Mrs. Thomson was a Vice-President of the Bedfordshire branch of the British Red Cross Society since it's inception in 1909, and became Commandant of the Voluntary Aid Detachment (No 6, Bedford) when it was inaugurated in 1910. She held the Voluntary Medical Services Medal with two clasps. Mrs. Thomson was made a Justice of the Peace for the Bedford Borough in 1925, and she took a particularly keen interest in the work of the Juvenile Court. Owing to ill-health Mrs. Thomson had been unable to attend the sittings of the Bench during the past two years. Mrs. Thomson leaves one daughter - Mrs. Creswick Atkinson, who is Director Assistant County Controller, and Hon. Secy for the Bedfordshire branch of the Red Cross Society. Magistrates Tribute Before the business began at Bedford Borough Sessions, on Tuesday, the Mayor (Mr. W. E. Sowter) said that the justices heard with sorrow of Mrs. Thomson's death. She was elected a Justice of the Court in 1925, the same year that he himself was placed on the Commission. She had been in failing health for some time, but up to the time of her health broke down she was a regular attendant at the Court. Mrs. Thomson worked very hard in the Juvenile Court even in later days. The Justices requested the Clerk (Mr. H. Nelson Tebbs) to send a letter of condolence to Mrs. Thomson's relatives. The funeral takes place to-day (Friday) and a service will be held at St. Andrew's Church at 2.30 p.m. Unquote. Condition: About EF

A decorated Indian Army Officer\'s South Persia, Waziristan and Second World War group of 7: Major Bertram Lawrence Herdon, Indian Army, late Indian Signals Corps, 10th Baluch Regiment & 127th Baluch Infantry - Order of the British Empire (Mily). 1st type M.B.E.(hallmark date 1932) - British War Medal. Silver issue - Interallied Victory Medal - GSM 1918. GV 1st issue with clasp \'S. Persia\' (Lt. B. L. Herdon.) - IGS 1908. GV 1st type \'Waziristan 1919-21\' & \'1921-24\' (Capt, B, L, Herdon, I,A,) - War Medal - India Service Medal Important: The Great War pair of medals are original medals with skimmed rims. Although the recipient - a habitual resident of British India - was serving with the Indian Army 1917-1918, there is no evidence that he served in any of the qualifying \'Asian\' theatres that would have entitled him to a Great War pair Medals verification: The MBE and named campaign medals verified as entitled per the London Gazette, Indian Army list or respective medal rolls cited below confirmed as serving in the Indian Army 1939-1943, and hence entitled a). MBE (Military): Award published in London Gazette issue of 31 May 1932, \'King\'s Birthday Honours\' b). GSM 1918. GV 1st issue with clasp \'S. Persia\': Ref 127th Baluchis medal roll WO/G43/453 compiled & signed Chaman 17/09/1923 c). IGS 1908. Silver GV 1st type \'Waziristan 1919-21\' & \'Waziristan 1921-24\': Various Indian Army List \'War Services\' show campaign service \'Waziristan 1921-22\' d). War Medal: Appears in Indian Army Lists 1939-1943 as Major Indian Army Reserve of Officers - stops appearing from IA List of October 1943 e). India Service Medal: Appears in Indian Army Lists 1939-1943 as Major Indian Army Reserve of Officers - stops appearing from IA List of October 1943 Bertram Lawrence Herdon, only child of Albert Hampton “Bertie” Herdon (born India in 1865 and employed from 1890 with the \'Secret Service Department) & Elizabeth Jane Herdon (nee Rehill, India born, at Fyzabad) was born in India on 13 March 1898, and baptised at, Amritsar, Punjab, India, on. 6 April 1898 Bertram is reported to have been educated, in India. In 1917, he had claimed ‘6 years, Volunteer’ service - which would only have been possible if he was including \'Cadet\' status with one of the Cadet Corps affiliated with the Volunteers (the Naini Tal region had Cadet Corps). It was also noted at the time that he had knowledge of the French, and Urdu languages Sabathu: He was trained at the Officers’ School of Instruction, Sabathu. (1917 Indian Army Reserve of Officers List.) At the age of nineteen, he was one of a large batch of 212, commissioned as Second Lieutenants into the Indian Army Reserve of Officers (IARO) on 5 May 1917. B. L. Herdon was included in the July 1917 Indian Army List, and by the following year, on promotion to Lieutenant, he was noted as having qualified in ‘Hindustani, Colloquial’ (ref July 1917 Indian Army List, p. 206c; Lond. Gaz., 14 January 1918, p. 720; July 1918 Indian Army List, p. 206b.) 1st Battalion, 127th Queen Mary\'s Own Baluch Light Infantry: This Regiment had been raised in Karachi (1844) by Major J. Jackson, by order of Sir Charles Napier, and had gone through several name changes, the latest having been in 1910. The composition was one company of Punjabi Musalmans, 1 ½ of Mahsuds, and 1 ½ of ‘other Pathans’ South Persia Force: Lieut. B. L. Herdon was ‘Attached’ to 1/127 Baluch on 18 August 1917. The regiment was ordered to Southern Persia during October 1918, but their despatch was delayed due to the severe influenza epidemic which claimed many lives. They apparently eventually arrived on 12 November, one day too late for qualification for the Victory Medal (awarded into 1919 for other Theatres). The General Service Medal to Herdon was one of fourteen to officers of the Regiment, with clasp S. PERSIA to Lieut. B. L. Herdon Indian Army: Bertram had been accepted into the Indian Army (‘I.A.’) from the IARO, on 26 May 1919. The January 1920 Indian Army List, p. 326a, stated that Lieutenant B. L. Herdon’s ‘service for promotion from 5 February 1918 was under the Indian Army Order 510 of 1917’; and that his date of first commission was 5 May 1917, and further, that his date of appointment to the Indian Army was 26 May 1919 (date of rank: 5 Feb 1919): ‘Attd. 127 Baluch Lt. Infy.’ The Commanding Officer of 1/127 Baluch at the time (since 25 August 1918), was the fifty year-old Lt.-Col. H. Hulseberg, DSO and Bar. Confidential Indian Army Reports 1920-23: Happily, three such reports survive for Herdon. The first was made out and signed by Lt.-Col. Hulsenberg at Chaman, on 12 February 1921. This noted that Lieutenant Bertram Lawrence Herdon had been employed as officiating Company Commander of 1/127 Baluch. The colonel reported:- ‘Works hard and has a good grasp of his work. Knows his men well and is popular with them. A good sportsman and rider.’ On 18 April 1921, also at Chaman, the Brigadier wrote: ‘I concur.’ The second was made out by Major C. R. Hartley at Dehra Ismail Khan on 1 April 1922. This noted that Lieut. Herdon, 127 Baluch, had been attached ‘R.T.E.’ and employed as ‘Military Forwarding Officer’, Darya Khan. The major (‘D.A.D.R.T. Wazirforce’) Deputy Assistant Director Railway Transport, reported:- ‘4 years 11 months Commissioned Service. 3 years 11 months as a Lieutenant. Direct Commission. Has done his work well. No musketry qualifications. No awards.’ On 11 April 1922, Major General Matheson, Commanding, Waziristan Force at Head Quarters, Waziristan Force, wrote: ‘Has done well.’ This report was initialled in Herdon’s bold hand: ‘BLH’. The third Confidential report was made out on 15 February 1923, but later signed by Major M. N. H. Webber, D.A.D.R.T. Waziristan Force, at Dehra Ismail Khan, on 1 April 1923, and was type-written:- ‘Employed as Railway Transport Officer, Kalabagh, Waziristan Force. This officer will shortly be retiring under Royal Warrant dated 25 April 1922. ‘He has carried out his duties as Railway Transport Officer very satisfactorily. He has been tactful and discreet in dealing with the British and Indian Railway Officials with whom he came in contact. His own Staff has been well organized and the members of it work well for him. ‘Next of kin. Father: A. H. Herdon, Esquire, Hissar, Punjab, India. ‘Has he passed for promotion? If so, did he obtain a special certificate?. No.’ This final report was also signed by Major General Matheson on 28 April 1923, and a copy sent to Herdon on 21 May 1923. Waziristan Force: The London Gazette of 27 October 1922 reported (under ‘STAFF’) that Lieut. B. L. Herdon, I.A., had been granted the temporary rank of Capt., while holding the appointment as ‘R.T.O.’ (Railway Transport Officer), Waziristan Force, with effect from 26 June 1921. For his services - away form his parent Baluchi regiment - earned for Bertram the India General Service Medal 1908 with both of the \'Army\' issue \'Waziristan dated clasps. The Regimental List of July 1921 helpfully noted that his appointment was as ‘R.T.O., Darya Khan’. The following year (Indian Army List, January 1922), Lt. B. L. Herdon had shifted post to become ‘R.T.O., Khirgi’ (on the Frontier). Promotion to Captain & Retirement as Lieutenant: ‘India Office: The KING has approved the promotion of B. L. Herdon (Lieutenant to be Captain).’ This no doubt welcome promotion to Capt. (with effect from 1 February 1923) was gazetted in the London Gazette of 3 August 1923, p. 5345. Inexplicably (following on from his promotion to Capt.), but possibly having had something to do with gratuities, or perhaps the rules of the recently-proclaimed Royal Warrants, Herdon was gazetted as a ‘Lieutenant, I.A., to be retired, with effect from 24 July 1923.’ ‘The KING has approved the retirement of the following officers four captains and two lieutenants, under the provisions of the Royal Warrants, dated 25 April 1922 and 25 April 1923’: London Gazette of 22 February 1924, page 1575 Lacuna: It is not yet known what occupation Bertram Herdon, by then aged 25, followed after mid-1923. He seemed to have been possessed of above-average intellect, with a penchant for languages and poetry. His parents Bertie and Eliza were still alive, and still living in Simla. However, it is known that he visited England, perhaps on leave pending his retirement. His father Albert Hampton “Bertie” Herdon (who had joined the IARO and had been a Recruiting Officer for Punjabi Musalman\'s at Jullundur during the Great War), would have almost certainly retired from the Secret Service Dept., by then. Return to India, 1925: At that time in the rank of Capt., he took passage – with his mother – on the B. I. S. N. (British India Steam Navigation) Company Ltd. liner “Mandala”, departing from London on 20 January 1925, and bound for Bombay, under its Master and Captain R. G. Kitson. Army in India Reserve of Officers: The July 1931 Indian Army List tells us that (with an AIRO seniority of 17 January 1918), he had been appointed as a Capt. (17 January 1922), on 3 November 1926, to 10 Baluch Regiment – Signals. Indeed, he had been ‘Called to Army Service on 1 April 1928’. Capt. Herdon was appointed to 3rd Battalion of 10th Baluch Regt., AIRO on 3 November 1926 and was ‘Temporarily serving with the Indian Signal Corps’. Interestingly, his subaltern was a Lieut. N. S. Herdon, appointed on 22 January 1927 Signal Training Centre, Jubbelpore: Clearly AIRO Capt. Herdon did very good work during his Attachment to the Signal Training Battalion, Signal Training Centre, India (at Jubbulpore). This may have been his 1 April 1928 ‘Army’ secondment, and he was the only AIRO present. The Commandant was Colonel L. Griffith, DSO, psc, and the Signal Training Battalion Commander was Lt.-Col. A. G. J. Copeland. Interestingly (again), was the fact that the Adjutant was a Capt. W. F. H. Herdon – soon to be replaced. Colonel H. C. Smith, DSO, psc, was probably responsible for recommending Herdon for a decoration. This was announced in the King George V Birthday Honours list, published on 3 June 1932 Member of the Order of the British Empire: the announcement of his MBE (Military Division) read:- ‘Captain Bertram Lawrence Herdon, Indian Army Reserve of Officers, employed Signal Training Battalion, Signal Training Centre, India.’ Appointed MBE on 3 June 1932, Capt. Herdon was Invested at Jubbulpore, Central India, with his decoration of 26 October 1932. It was noted that the parade was as ‘Strong as possible’, which sounds rather curious. He went on leave in India, with an MBE behind his name, from March to 27 September 1933 Poet: In 1936, Bertram Herdon had a 32-page book called “SHESHA (A Poet’s Mirror)” published. He dedicated it to his uncle John Ferguson Rehill:- These poems have appeared from time to time in the “Illustrated Weekly of India,” the “I. P. M.” and the “Civil & Military Gazette,” The following year, he appeared in the April 1937 Indian Army List, under ‘Captains’ (Sigs.). Major B. L. Herdon, M.B.E.: to be Maj., 17 January 1938’. This appeared in the London Gazette of 25 March 1938. A year later, the London Gazette of 27 January 1939, listed: ‘GSO3 – Maj. B. L. Herdon, MBE, A.I.R.O., 15 August 1938.; Editor of \'Fauji Akhbar\': On 1 September 1938, Major Herdon was additionally appointed a GSO 3 at Army Headquarters, as Translation Officer and Editor of “Fauji Akhbar” – a weekly Indian Army newspaper for the troops, published in English, Urdu and other Indian languages. Death of father: On 21 April 1939, Bertram’s father A. H. ‘Bertie’ Herdon, 74, died of a heart attack, at Simla. This left Bertram’s mother, to whom he was very close, a widower after forty-seven years of marriage in India Urdu & Persian Prioficiency: The newly-added linguistic qualification in Persian (F. S. Proficiency Test) was listed in the July 1942 Indian Army List. Herdon was shown under ‘Majors’, and belonging to the I.S.C. (Indian Signal Corps): ‘Signals Training Centre, India’; ‘A.I.R.O.’; and ‘Reserve of Officers’. By the July 1942 Indian Army List, he was still under ‘Majors’, but only ‘Signals’. Finally, the London Gazette of 10 September 1943, under ‘Army in India Reserve of Officers\', had the two-line announcement:- ‘Major B. L. Herdon, MBE, ceases to belong to the Reserve on account of ill-health. 1 February 1943.’ He was forty-four years old. He disappeared from the October 1943 Indian Army List. Bertram Lawrence Herdon never married. Berram\'s widowed mother lived at Simla, India, through to Indian Independence. In 1948, Bertram\'s mother relocated to England, when on, 29 April 1948, Elizabeth (Eliza) Jane Herdon, née Rehill, was obliged to sail for London aboard the “Ormonde”. Elizabeth Herdon settled in Newton Abbot, Devon, and died in June 1949, a year and two months after leaving India, the land of her birthplace. She had reached the age of eighty-six It is not known - by us - when and where Major B L. Herdon M.B.E. died. His last known residence being his \'Eerie\' located at Pathankot in the Punjab Hills (now in Pakistan), where throughout 1946, the local English language newspapers contained commercial adverts, for items that the Major was selling, including but not limited to: A five round \'American\' Pistol; Chickens; a Horse, and several \'Daschunds......... Given the paucity of anyone called HERDON, there is a splendid portrait of a Cadet \'B. Herdon\' in the uniform of the Motor Volunteer Corps, circa 1917, held in the Imperial War Museum \'Collections\' - which quite likely may well be Bertram! The medals mounted in the swing style. The mounting bar retaining it\'s original long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: About GVF

A Decorated Naval \'Officer\' & Master Mariner\'s Great War Medal Group of 3: Commander Victor Frazer Lyon, RD, Royal Naval Reserve - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut. V.F. Lyon. R.N.R.) - Royal Naval Reserve Decoration. GV. London h/m 1920 - Italy: Order of the Crown. Knight’s breast badge gold & enamel All medals verified as entitled / issued per below medal rolls & authorities: - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref ADM 171/92 - Royal Naval Reserve Decoration: LG issue 11 November 1921 - Italy Order of the Crown: London Gazette issue of 25 April 1922 Victor Frazer Lyon, son of Thomas Lyon (Superintendent Savings Bank, Civil Service Post Office) and Edith Hannah Lyon (nee Tate) was a native of, Herne Hill, Surrey, England, where he was born on, 17 August 1887. Shortly after leaving school, Victor opted for a career as a seafarer with the British Mercantile Marine, initially serving as an apprenticed cadet. He also took up an appointment with the Royal Naval Reserve, when in 1906, he was recorded as being a Midshipman R.N.R. with seniority effective to 14 September 1906 Victor was evidently a mariner of considerable ability, as he was issued his officers 'Tickets' within a relatively short span of time, viz; 2nd Mate's Certificate on 21 August 1908; 1st Mate's Certificate on 13 August 1909, and his 'Master' Certificate for Foreign-going Steamship on, 20 September 1912. Amongst the numerous voyages that Victor made prior to the Great War included: - 'Coquet', steamship of 2865 tonnage, 30/03/1908 to 23/07/1908 'River Plate Trade' capacity '3rd Mate' - 'Coquet', steamship of 2865 tonnage, 24/07/1908 to 14/09/1908 'Genoa Trade' capacity '3rd Mate' - 'Coquet', steamship of 2865 tonnage, 21/09/1908 to 14/01/1909 'Bahia / Blanca Trade' capacity '3rd Mate' - 'Coquet', steamship of 2865 tonnage, 22/01/1909 to 15/06/1909 'River Plate Trade' capacity '3rd Mate' - 'Fort Salisbury', steamship of 2777 tonnage, 18/11/1911 to 23/01/1912 'Cape Ports Trade' capacity '2nd Mate' - 'Fort Salisbury', steamship of 2777 tonnage, 10/02/1912 to 21/04/1912 'Cape Ports Trade' capacity '2nd Mate' - 'Fort Salisbury', steamship of 2777 tonnage, 03/05/1912 to 10/07/1912 'Cape Ports Trade' capacity '2nd Mate' - 'Fort Salisbury', steamship of 2777 tonnage, 01/08/1912 to 06/08/1912 'Cape Ports Trade' capacity '2nd Mate' Post-War, Victor became a 'Freemason' when, on, 15 October 1920, he was initiated at the 'Avondale Lodge' of the Grand Lodge of England, at which time he showed his employment as 'R.N.R.'. Just four days later, on, 19 October 1920, Victor (now described as a 'Commercial Traveller'), married, Dorothy Mary George, at Herne Hill, Surrey. Victor Frazer Lyon is recorded as having died at Lambeth, Surrey, England, on, 15 July 1929 Commander Lyon's detailed Naval officers service record is extant and accessible at The National Archives The medals suspended in the loose swing-style from stitched ribands Condition: About EF

A decorated Viceroy's Commissioned Officer's campaign & royal commemorative medal pair: Subadar Misri Khan, Saradar Bahadur, O.B.I., 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment - IGS Medal 1936. 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (1309 Jemadar Misri Khan 5/12 F.F.R. ) - Jubilee Medal 1935 Note: Jubilee Medal confirmed as entitled per the respective Medal Roll held at the National Archives, wherein he is shown as holding allocated serial number 1832, listed under the 'India Allocation', holding the rank of Jemadar with 5/12 F.F.R. Important: The recipient was also decorated during the Second World War (the Regimental History refers) - Order of British India, First class with title 'Saradar Bahadur' Misri Khan first enlisted in the Guides Infantry on 2 March 1915, and served on the North West Frontier of India (Mohmand Campaign of 1915), and later overseas in Mesopotamia (4 March 1917 - December 1917); Egypt Expeditionary Force (Palestine) 8 January to 11 November 1918. During the inter-war years Misri served in no less than 4 x frontier campaigns viz; N.W.F. 1930-31; N.W.F. 'Mohmand' 1933; N.W.F. (Loe Agra & Mohmand) 1935, and N.W.F. (Waziristan) 1936-1937. Commissioned as V.C.O. (Jemadar) on 1 March 1934. During the Second World War he served overseas in Iran & Iraq as a Subadar with 26th Garrison Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment, where the battalion was deployed between December 1942 - August 1945 Note: The most famous - and distinguished - unit of the British Indian Army was the Corps of Guides (1st Battalion Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides (Frontier Force) (Lumsden's) Infantry - that was restyled as 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment, in 1922 'Guides' - both British and Indian - under their new guise as 5/12 F.F.R. continued to perpetuate numerous deeds of supreme gallantry during the inter-war era, not least in the frontier campaigns of 1933 & 1935, as manifested by the heroism of former Etonian, Captain Godfrey Meynell - who earlier received a rare Military Cross for 'Mohmand' - and was later awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross - a unique award of the British Empire's highest reward for gallantry to be issued during the reign of King Edward VIII, the uncrowned King; Quote (London Gazette 24 December 1935), His Majesty The King has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned officer : ? The late Captain Godfrey Meynell, M.C., 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides), 12th Frontier Force Regiment, Indian Army. For most conspicuous gallantry and extreme devotion to duty. On the 29th September, 1935, while operating against Mohmand tribesmen in the attack on Point 4080, Captain Meynell was Adjutant of the Battalion. In the final phase of the attack, the Battalion Commander was unable to get information from his most forward troops. Captain Meynell went forward to ascertain the situation and found the forward troops on the objective, but involved in a struggle against an enemy vastly superior in numbers. Seeing the situation he at once took over command of the men in this area. The enemy, by this time, was closing in on the position from three sides. Captain Meynell had at his disposal two Lewis guns and about thirty men. Although this party was maintaining heavy and accurate fire on the advancing enemy, the overwhelming numbers of the latter succeeded in reaching the position. Both the Lewis guns were damaged beyond repair and a fierce hand to hand struggle commenced. During the struggle Captain Meynell was mortally wounded and all his men were either killed or wounded. Throughout the action Captain Meynell endeavoured by all means to communicate the situation to Headquarters, but determined to hold on at all costs and encouraged his men to fight with him to the last. By so doing he inflicted on the enemy very heavy casualties which prevented them from exploiting their success. The fine example Captain Meynell set to his men, coupled with his determination to hold the position to the last, maintain the traditions of the Army and reflect the highest credit on the fallen officer and his comrades. Unquote. Remark: Misri Khan is confirmed as having served during the Loe Agra / Mohmand campaigns of 1933, and was likely present during the action in which Captain Meynell was decorated with a poshumous award of the Victoria Cross. Misri Khan was commissioned as a Viceroys Commissioned Officer less then 6 months after the death of Captain Meynell...... Sold together with a letter confirming the award of the Jubilee Medal, this issued by the Central Chancery of Knighthood in 1986, and with extract of services and related entries form the Regimental History Condition: VF

A Delhi Durbar veteran\'s Great War 1914 casualty medal group of 4: Private John Smith, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914 Star. No clasp (10592 Pte. J. Smith. 2/Gord. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (10592 Pte. J. Smith. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (10592 Pte. J. Smith. Gordons.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911, Silver issue Wounded-in-Action: Confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action', France & Flanders, November 1914, reference 'The Scotsman' issue of, 9 January 1915, that published a long summary list of British Expeditionary Force Losses advised by the 'Base Headquarters' for the date 26 November 1914, and under the losses of Scottish Regiments 'Wounded' is included the service details of 10592 J. Smith, of the Gordons Medals and clasp verification: All medals and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls of 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders as cited: - 1914 Star. No clasp: Ref WO 329/2475 (entered 'France' (7 October 1914) - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/1655 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1655 - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue: Ref WO 100/400 In addition, Private Smith was also awarded a Silver War Badge (No 64110) per the respective SWB roll (ref WO 329/3061), which shows that he had originally enlisted in the British Army on, 22 January 1908, and taken his discharge on 23 November 1915. His discharge was a consequence of the debilitating nature of the 'Wounds' that he had received in action during November 1914 John Smith, was a native of, Edinburgh, Scotland, where he was born circa, 1890. He is confirmed as having enlisted in the British Army, on, 22 January 1908 and posted to the Regimental Depot of the Gordon Highlanders at, Aberdeen Scotland. After completion of his basic training, John was posted to the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, and served with them in British India, where he was selected as one of the recipients of the Delhi Durbar Medal, having been present at the great Durbar held in New Delhi in 1911, whereat the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders were presented with a new set of Regimental Colours by his Majesty the King Emperor George V. At the time of the outbreak of the Great War, John Smith was serving with his battalion at Cairo, Egypt, from where 2/Gordons were mobilized for service in France with the British Expeditionary Force. John first entered theatre of war 'France' on, 7 October 1914, when he disembarked at the Belgian port of Zeebrugge. He was 'Wounded-in-Action' in November 1914, and subsequently discharged the following year due to no longer being medically fit for further active service Condition: GVF

A Delhi Durbar veteran\'s Great War 1914 casualty medal group of 4: Private John Smith, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914 Star. No clasp (10592 Pte. J. Smith. 2/Gord. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (10592 Pte. J. Smith. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (10592 Pte. J. Smith. Gordons.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911, Silver issue Wounded-in-Action: Confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action', France & Flanders, November 1914, reference 'The Scotsman' issue of, 9 January 1915, that published a long summary list of British Expeditionary Force Losses advised by the 'Base Headquarters' for the date 26 November 1914, and under the losses of Scottish Regiments 'Wounded' is included the service details of 10592 J. Smith, of the Gordons Medals and clasp verification: All medals and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls of 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders as cited: - 1914 Star. No clasp: Ref WO 329/2475 (entered 'France' (7 October 1914) - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/1655 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1655 - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue: Ref WO 100/400 In addition, Private Smith was also awarded a Silver War Badge (No 64110) per the respective SWB roll (ref WO 329/3061), which shows that he had originally enlisted in the British Army on, 22 January 1908, and taken his discharge on 23 November 1915. His discharge was a consequence of the debilitating nature of the 'Wounds' that he had received in action during November 1914 John Smith, was a native of, Edinburgh, Scotland, where he was born circa, 1890. He is confirmed as having enlisted in the British Army, on, 22 January 1908 and posted to the Regimental Depot of the Gordon Highlanders at, Aberdeen Scotland. After completion of his basic training, John was posted to the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, and served with them in British India, where he was selected as one of the recipients of the Delhi Durbar Medal, having been present at the great Durbar held in New Delhi in 1911, whereat the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders were presented with a new set of Regimental Colours by his Majesty the King Emperor George V. At the time of the outbreak of the Great War, John Smith was serving with his battalion at Cairo, Egypt, from where 2/Gordons were mobilized for service in France with the British Expeditionary Force. John first entered theatre of war 'France' on, 7 October 1914, when he disembarked at the Belgian port of Zeebrugge. He was 'Wounded-in-Action' in November 1914, and subsequently discharged the following year due to no longer being medically fit for further active service Condition: GVF

A Delhi Durbar veteran\'s Great War era casualty medal group of 4: Sergeant William Combe, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (9753 Cpl. W. Combe. 2/Gord. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (9753 Sjt. W. Combe. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (9753 Sjt. W. Combe. Gordons.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911, Silver issue and Victory Medals (9753 Corpl. W. Combe.) Medals and clasp verification: All medals and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls of 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders as cited: - 1914 Star. With dated clasp: Ref WO 329/2475 (entered 'France' 7 October 1914) - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/1655 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1655 - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue: Ref WO 100/400 Wounded-in-Action: Confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action', France & Flanders December 1914, reference Aberdeen Evening Express issue of 15 December 1914, that published a summary list of 'Expeditionary Force Losses' advised by the 'Press Bureau' (released on 14 December 1914), and under a heading 'Gordon Casualties' shewed details of 1 x Gordon Highlander who had 'Died of Wounds', and the service details of 38 x Gordon Highlanders who had been 'Wounded', including 9753 Lance-Sergeant W. Combe. With note that he been born in Guernsey, Channel Islands, and had been employed as a 'Plater' prior to enlisting in the British Army William Combe, eldest son of John Combe (Sergeant, Gordon Highlanders & veteran of the Egyptian & Nile campaigns 1882-1884) and Joan Reid Combe (nee Ross) was a native Scot, born into the regiment, at, Guernsey, Channel Islands, in 1886. The 1891 National Census for Scotland, records William, residing with his parents and 2 x younger sibling brothers, at the Militia Barracks, King Street, Aberdeen, where his father was serving as Colour Sergeant with 3rd (Militia) Battalion Gordon Highlanders. By the time of the 1901 Scottish Census, the family had grown (William now had 8 x siblings, comprising, 5 x brothers and 3 x sisters) and had relocated to, Glasgow, Scotland, where the father was employed as a 'Warehouse Porter', and William was employed as a 'Twine Shop Assistant'. When considered old enough, and like his father before him, William chose a career in the British Army, and became a professional soldier when in, 1905 he enlisted in the family regiment, the 'Gordon Highlanders', being posted the the 2nd Battalion. Immediately prior to his enlistment, he had been employed as a 'Plater'. Prior to the Great War, William served in British India, and was one of the Gordons specially selected for the award of the highly prized 'Delhi Durbar' medal in respect of his service at the Great Durbar held at New Delhi, India, in December 1911 In August 1914, William Combe was serving with 2/Gordons at Cairo, Egypt. William first entered theatre of war, 'France & Flanders', on 7 October 1914, on which date 2/Gordons landed at the Belgian port city of 'Zeebrugge'. William was reported 'Wounded-in-Action' in December 1914. At some stage during the Great War, and quite possibly as a result of his wounds, William was transferred to the, 462 Home Service Company Employment Company (and given the regimental number 233962), which was a Labour Corps unit serving under Scottish Command. William married Winifred Abel McKenzie at, Aberdeen, in 1918. William ended his military service with his old unit, being returned to, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, and was allocated the unique army number 2865072, which was in the regimental block allocated to the Gordon Highlanders in 1920, i.e. 2865001-2921000 - his number showing that he was one of the senior-most NCO's of the regiment then serving in 1920 (sequentially he held the 71st lowest number) William Combe, (54 years of age) late Sergeant, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, is recorded as having died at his home located at, 17 Froghall Avenue, Aberdeen, Scotland, on, 13 February 1941. On the anniversary of his death an 'In Memoriam' notice was posted by his widow in the Aberdeen Evening Express issue of 13 February 1942, which indicates that William had sons and a daughter serving in His Majesty's Forces The medals mounted on card for display in the court-style Condition: VF

A desirable 'Cameronian's South African War & Great War campaign medal group of 5: Private Alexander McIntyre, 1st Battalion Scottish Rifles (Cameronians) late 2nd Battalion Scottish Rifles - QSA. 'Cape Colony' 'S.Africa 01' 'S.Africa 02' (6379 Pte A. McIntyre, Scottish Rifles.) - KSA Medal 1902. With dated 'South Africa' clasps (6379 Pte A. McIntyre, Scot: Rifles.) - 1914 Star. With original clasp '5th Aug:-22nd Nov.1914' (6379 Pte. A. McIntyre. Sco.Rif.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (6379 Pte. A. McIntyre. Sco.Rif.) - Interallied Victory Medal (6379 Pte. A. McIntyre. Sco.Rif.) Note: The Cape Colony clasp attached by a silver rod (the upper 2 clasps were only issued in 1903 - more then a year after he had first received his QSA medal with 2 clasps, and common found thus). The 'Orange Free State' clasp with clipped upper lugs. The naming on reverse of 1914 Star with overstamping on four letters of naming on second line viz the letters P, A, M, N Important: All medals and all clasps confirmed as entitled in the respective medal rolls. Reference; WO 100/182 for first 2 clasps on QSA the roll signed at Greylingstad, South Africa, 15 August 1901; the latter 2 x clasps on the QSA per supplementary pgae in same roll compiled and signed at Standerton on 16 May 1903; WO 100/329 for KSA the roll signed at Standerton, South Africa on 24 April 1903. and corresponding Medal Index Card, this latter confirming entitlement to a clasp and showing disembarkation on 15 August 1914. Alexander McIntyre was a native of Glasgow, Scotland (albeit born of Scottish parents in Rochdale, Lancashire, England, circa 1880, the family including Alexander had returned to Scotlland by at least 1891 as the Scottish Census refers. The father residing at 24 Barrowfield Street, Glasgow by the time of the Great War). Alexander enlisted in his local regiment the Scottish Rifles at their depot in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, on 17 January 1899. At the time of enlistment he cited his civilian 'Trade' as having been a Labourer, and had prior service as a Volunteer with the 3rd (Militia) Battalion Scottish Rifles. He served in South Africa for a total of 3 years 336 days between 20 February 1900 through to 21 January 1904, earning both South African War medals and 6 clasps. His next overseas service was in India in which place he served for 3 years and 16 days between 22 January 1904 to 6 February 1907. In the same year he returned to Scotland, and was placed on the Army Reserve. On the outbreak of the Great War, Alexander was mobilized from the Army Reserve on 5 August 1914, and posted to 1st Battalion Scottish Rifles on 6 August 1914, he then served in France and Flanders with the British Expeditionary Force between 14 August 1914 to 18 January 1916 - 1/Scottish Rifles being one of the regiments to arrive very early after the declaration of war. Alexander took his final discharge on 1 November 1916, by which time his total accumulated service was 17 year and 5 days The group mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended by silk weave ribands. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: South Africa Medals GF and better, the Great War medals GVF

A desirable 'First Day of Loos' casualty and confirmed Delhi Durbar medal group of 4 to a long serving regimental 'Piper': Company Sergeant Major R. Lawrie, 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - 1914 Star. With dated clasp '5th Aug-22 Nov 1914' (8561 C.S. Mjr R. Lawrie. 2/R. Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (8561 W.O.Cl.2. R. Lawrie. R.Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (8561 W.O.Cl.2. R. Lawrie. R.Highrs.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (8561 L.Cpl. R. Lawrie. R.H.) Note: Delhi Durbar medal is privately impressed in the correct contemporary regimental style for this medal to this particular regiment. The clasp on the 1914 Star is an original clasp and loose as issued / never worn Important: All campaign medals confirmed as entitled/issued per the recipients Medal Index Card and respective Delhi Durbar Medal roll (ref WO 100/400) The below following obituary (together with accompanying picture of the recipient, see illustration) is taken from Gunn C.B., "The Book of Remembrance for Tweeddale, Burgh and Parish, Book I: August 1914 - May 1917" (Allan Smyth/ Neidpath Press, Peebles, 1920) Quote, Pipe Sergeant-Major Dick Lawrie Black Watch 1915 - September 25. PIPE SERGEANT-MAJOR DICK LAWRIE was aged 29, and was a son of William Lawrie, Eshiles. He was a regular soldier , having enlisted in the Black Watch in January 1902. He went out to the 2nd Battalion in India in the beginning of 1904. He was for many years one of the regimental pipers, but in 1912, when promoted Corporal, he had to go on duty as an N.C.O. His other promotions followed very quickly, and in May 1915 he was promoted Company Sergeant Major. He left India for France in September 1914 with the Indian Expeditionary Force. On 25th September 1915 he was killed in action in France, after having been there for nearly a year without ever being wounded. He left a widow and two children in Edinburgh. "Dick Kawrie died like the brave soldier he was, leading his men to victory, leading them on through the German trenches, half a mile from our line. He was killed, and died painlessly. As our regiment was not supported on the flanks we had to retire later on, leaving the fallen behind. I fear there is no possibility of recovering his body or kit. But at least you have this consolation - he died nobly; and everyone, and three Generals, described the conduct of the regiment advancing as they did as 'magnificent.' Your husband, and others like him, gained the regiment this praise." (From the Lieutenant-Colonel.) "About Dick. He was charging along with us. He was in front, and when we got to the first German trecnh he stopped to shout an order for the remaineder to hurry up, when he got hit. I was along a bit from him and I could not get to him, as we started to charge again, and I had to play the pipes just to keep their hearts up a bit; but when we had to retire I ran back to where Dick fell, but he had never moved; he was killed outright. I don't suppose he knew what hit him, it was so sudden...Dick had everything to go home to, but these are the men who get knocked out first...I fell for him as I would a brother." Unquote. All medals contained in their respective original named card boxes of issue. The Delhi Durbar Medal mounted on original riband with a mounting brooch, this latter retaining the original clasp fittings. The 1914 campaign medals all with bright original long lengths of issue silk watered ribands. The Great War medals virtually uncirculated Condition: Brilliant EF

A desirable 'Secret Army' (L'Armee Secrete) - 'Resistance' - pair of decorations to a survivor of Buchenwald Concentration Camp: Mr Rene-Alois Hirsoil, Secret Army - Order of Leopold II. V Class 'Chevalier'. With swords & palme. French language legend - Coix De Guerre 1940-1945 'Avec Palme' Important: Sold together with official award document from the Ministry of National Defence dated 12 September 1950, confirming award of both awards and palms, with below citation; Quote, Membre de l'Armee Secrete. Arrete en raison de son activitie patriotique et deporte en allemagne, y subit avec courage les rigueurs des camps de concentration. Il s'sestime heureux de pouvoir liu adresser es felicitations au sujet de cette nomination Unquote. Our translation of the reason for the award is; Quote, For being a member of the Underground Army. Arrested for his patriotic activities and deported to Germany, where with courage he underwent the the rigours of the concentration camps......... Unquote. The Order contained in leatherette & gilt tooled case of issue. Condition: EF

A desirable documented 'Resistance Fighters' Second World War medal pair: Monsieur Victor Henri Jospeh Huberty, 'Liberation Army', Belgian Resistance - Belgium: Resistance Medal 1940-1945 - Belgium: Commemorative Medal 1940-1945. With 'Crossed Sabres' emblem on riband The medals sold with below original ephemera; - Award brevet for 'Commemorative War Medal 1940-1945 with Crossed Sabres. The document named & dated - Attestation statement from the 'Office of the Resistance' (Ministry of National Defence). This named & dated and confirming membership of Resistance Group 'A.L.' - Official named, dated & addressed envelope from above cited Ministry, that contained the attestation document - Official award document for the 'Resistance Medal' not named but having rubber date stamp for 18 December 1948 The official envelope is addressed to the recipient as under; Mr Huberty Victor Rue Louis Biering 29 Cornesse Important: Victor Henri Joseph Huberty is confirmed as Resistance Fighter and member of the 'Liberation Army' (Armee de la Liberation) Resistance Group - a Liege based resistance group 1940-1945 The Liberation Army was a movement of the Belgian Resistance during the Second World War. Formed in Liege in 1940, the Group was mostly raised form amongst those who associated themselves as 'Christian Democrats' Under the original leadership of Antoine , the group carried out the below 'Resistance' activities during the Nazi Occupation; - Acts of Sabotage - Armed Resistance - Intelligence Gathering - Aid& support to Political Prisoners, Jewish families, Civil Deportees & 'Escape Lines' - Publication of newspaper 'La Verite' It is estimated that the 'Liberation Army' numbered approximately 7,200 members, and the group was one of 16 x officially recognized 'Resistance Groups' (totalling an estimated 167,780 Resistance members) to be officially recognized and honoured by the Belgian Nation in 1949 Note: The 'Attestation' form makes reference to a 'Dossier' with reference I/3613, which is presumably extant and accessible to the public for research purposes Condition: GVF

A desirable Great War 'Casualty's' campaign group of 3 including a confirmed Tzarist Russian Medal of St.George: Private Harry Sharpe, 6th Battalion Connaught Rangers late 5th Battalion Connaught Rangers - 1914-15 Star (3252 Pte. H. Sharpe. Conn: Rang:) - Interallied Victory Medal (3252 Pte. H. Sharpe. Conn. Rang.) - Russia: Medal of St. George. IV Class. Reverse numbered (No 901642) Note: The award of the Russian Medal of St. George was published in the London Gazette of 15 February 1917 Important: Private Harold Sharpe, 6th Battalion Connaught Rangers, is confirmed as having 'Died-of-Wounds' in France on 26 March 1918 Harold Sharpe was a native of Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England. He was a resident of Rotherham at the time of his enlistment into the British Army. His Medal Index Card shows that he first entered theatre of war 'Balkans' (read Gallipoli) on 27 July 1915, at which time he was serving with 5th Battalion Connaught Rangers Sold together with soft-copy of respective entry page from the London Gazette showing realting to the Russian award that will be sent to the buyer by email attachment All the medals fitted with the original long lengths of silk ribands as issued, also including a pin-back riband bar of the St. Goerge Medal which presumably was worn by the recipient in uniform Note: A Special Constabualry Medal EIIR issue medal to William Sharp (note difference in surname), possibly a son or other family descendent is listed for sale separately on the website Condition: GVF

A desirable Great War, Multiple China River Gunboats service & Second World War \'Malta Island Fortress\' service campaign & long service group of 6: Able Seaman Francis Alexander Midmer Crane, Royal Navy, late H.M.S. Seamew - British War Medal. Silver issue (J.92520 F. A. M. Crane. Boy, 2. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (J.92520 F. A. M. Crane. Boy, 1. R.N.) - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Africa Star. No clasp - War Medal - Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GV \'coinage head\' issue (J.92520 F. A. M. Crane. A.B. H.M.S. Seamew.) Rare to Ship Medal: An on-line digital search of the Naval LS&GC medal rolls indicate that only an estimated 11 x medals all-reigns (GV & GVI) were issued named to British & Chinese crew-members of the river gunboat \'Seamew\' Important: A very scarce instance of the 2 x Great War medals being named to two x different \'Rates\'. The British War Medal was awarded for 28 days mobilized service, prior to 11/11/1918 (the recipient being only 15 years of age at time of qualification), at which time he was rated as \'Boy 2\'. The Interallied Victory Medal - earned when he was 17 years of age - for qualifying overseas service in a theatre of operations with H..M.S. Marlborough during the British intervention in the Russian Civil War in Black Sea region 1920, at which time he held the rate \'Boy 1\'. Prior to his posting aboard H.M.S. Marlborough - an Iron-Duke class Battleship - between 28 March - 1 November 1920, the \'Marlborough\' held the distinction of having evacuated the surviving members of the Romanov family, from Yalta in 1919 Sold together with: - Original Admiralty enclosure for Second World War, this annotated with recipients name & showing entitlement for each of 3 x WW2 campaign medals as listed - Original GVI card box of issue for the WW2 medals, marked for 3 medals addressed to: Mr F. A Crane, 15 Woodstock Rd, Gosport, Hants - Softcopies of the recipients service sheet showing services through to retirement (these to be forwarded by email attachment) Medals verification: All medals confirmed as entitled per Admiralty Medals Rolls, and service sheets, as under: - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref ADM 171/97, with remark sent to H.M.S. Despatch (Light Cruiser) - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref ADM 171/97, with remark sent to H.M.S. Despatch (Light Cruiser) - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp (marked on WW2 Admiralty medal transmittal letter). Served H.M.S. St. Angelo, Malta) - The Africa Star. No clasp (marked on WW2 Admiralty medal transmittal letter). Served H.M.S. St. Angelo, Malta - War Medal (marked on accompanying WW2 Admiralty medal transmittal letter) - Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GV \'coinage head\' issue: Service sheet marked \'Traced Medal\' 26 March 1936 Francis Alexander Midmer Crane, son of Crane (Newsagent, Stationer & Tobacconist) ) was a native of, Ilford, London, England, where he was born on, 15 February 1903. Immediately prior to joining the Royal Navy on, 18 September 1918, Francis had been a teenager on the Training Ship \'Exmouth\', where he had - from the tender age of 14 years - trained for a maritime career between, 25 April 1917 until joining the Royal Navy on, 18 September 1918. The highlight of his inter-war naval service was his multiple postings to the China Station, where he served on \'River Gunboats\'. Francis is recorded as serving in China as under: - H.M.S. Bee (for H.M.S. Mantis): 01/01/1927 - 31/03/1927. Shanghai station for service on the Yangtze, on Insect-class \'River Gunboats\' - H.M.S. Bee: 02/05/1927 - 08/05/1930. Shanghai station for service on the Yangtze, on Insect-class \'River Gunboat\' - H.M.S. Tamar: 10/04/1935 - 09/04/1937. Hong Kong station for service on the West River (Xi Jiang) on Tern-class \'River Gunboat\' H.M.S. Seamew Prior to the Second World War, Francis is confirmed serving at H.M.S. St. Angelo, Malta. His service sheet(s) show he served in Malta from 31 August 1937, with pencil entries indicating he worked with Victualing Stores & later with the Master at Arms team and the Naval Police (this latter entry dated 12 December 1941), and hence was present appears to have been continuously present at the \'Island Fortress\' of Malta, throughout the incessant Axis bombing raids on the island base - a period for which the valiant Maltese population were recognized for their collective endurance, gallantry and resistance by King George VI, when the British uniquely awarded the island of Malta the George Cross - an imperial gallantry award now proudly enshrined in the island nation\'s national flag. For his wartime service during the siege of Malta, Able Seaman Crane was awarded the, 1939-45 Star, Africa Star & War Medal, as enumerated on the reverse of his Admiralty medal transmittal letter. Francis returned to the United Kingdom - briefly - in 1942, and during the third quarter of 1942, married Anne Sullivan at, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, Francis was back, ashore in the Mediterranean in 1943, with his service sheet referring to being \'Surveyed\' (?) at the Military Hospital, Gibraltar, dated, 12 February 1943. A later entry then refers to him being invalided at the Royal Naval Hospital \'Haslar\' (Portsmouth, England) on, 29 November 1944. After retiring from the Royal Navy, Francis settled in, Hampshire, England, and is recorded as having died in Hampshire, sometime during the third quarter of 1977 H.M.S. Seamew: A number of more modern vessels were introduced to China by the Royal Navy in 1927-1928, comprising H.M.S. Peterel, H.M.S. Gannet, H.M.S. Tern and H.M.S. Seamew. They were all of similar appearance, carrying two 3-inch HA \'High Angle\' guns and eight single machine-guns. H.M.S. Tern and H.M.S. Seamew were slightly smaller and shorter than the other two, at 262 tons compared to 310 tons. Draughts were 4 feet for Peterel and Gannet, and 5 feet for H.M.S. Tern and H.M.S. Seamew. H.M.S. Peterel was the only one to serve on the Yangtze, the other three served on the West River. H.M.S. Peterel distinguished herself by being the only foreign warship to resist the Japanese occupation of the Shanghai International Settlement in December 1941, and after a brave fight, was sunk at her moorings on the Huangpu River. Six crew were killed, another 14 were captured, but one, PO Telegraphist James Cuming, remained at large for the rest of the war, working for a local spy ring. His story, and that of the ship, is told in Desmond Wettern\'s 1960 book The Lonely Battle. H.M.S. Tern was scuttled off Hong Kong 19 December 1941, while H.M.S. Seamew survived the Second World War and was scrapped in 1947 Approved in March 1927, the official crest / badge of H.M.S. Seamew, was described as: Diamond on a field blue, a seagull proper, over two wavelets green and gold. Seamew is another name for the common gull. . HMS \'Seamew\' was a Tern-class river gunboat. She was built by Yarrow Shipbuilders, Scotstoun and launched in 1928, and subsequently deployed on the West River (Xi Jiang) China, to protect British trade and resident British Nationals. She was scrapped in 1947 at Basra, Iraq, having been redeployed to the Persian Gulf some years prior Sold together with some hard-copy research, including a copy of the recipient\'s \'first\' service sheet An extremely scarce and desirable Naval campaign and long service medal group representing service during the Great War, Russian Civil War, China River-Gunboats, and \'Siege of Malta\' 1941 Condition: Great War Medal GF others GVF

A desirable medal combination including an \'Immediate\' MSM and later service in \'Malabar\' in a group of 7: Trooper Thomas Ryan, Southern Provinces Mounted Rifles, Auxiliary Force India, late 3rd Field Survey Company, Royal Engineers & Manchester Regim - 1914-15 Star (17213 Pte T. Ryan, Manch R) - British War Medal (17213 Cpl T. Ryan, Manch R) - Allied Victory Medal (17213 Cpl T. Ryan, Manch R) - IGS Medal 1908. GV with clasp 'Malabar 1921-22' (363 Cpl T. Ryan, S.P.M. Rfls) - 1937 Coronation Medal - Meritorious Service Medal GV first type (244739 A. Cpl. T. Ryan, 3/F.S.Coy. R.E.) - Efficiency Medal. GV 'India' with 2 x bars (Tpr. T. Ryan. S. Prov. Mtd. Rif, A.F.I.) Important: The MSM an immediate award for ?France? Note: The Great War era medals all verified per the respective medal rolls and or London Gazette as under; - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2592 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/416 - Meritorious Service Medal: London Gazette issue of 1 January 1918 Thomas Ryan, son of John and Alice Ryan, was a native of, Patricroft, Eccles, Manchester, England, where he was born in 1895. His father was a ?Cotton Spinner?. Prior to the Great War, the Ryan family resided at, 6 Atherton Grove, Patricroft, Manchester (1901 & 1911 Census refers). By 1911, Thomas was working as an ?Errand Boy? for a local warehouse. Thomas enlisted in the British Army on 17 November 1914, for ?The Duration of the War?, and was posted to his local regiment, 20th (Service) (5th City Pals) Battalion Manchester Regiment. Thomas, together with the rest of his battalion, first entered theatre of war ?France? on 9 November 1915. He transferred to the Royal Engineers on 7 April 1917. Shortly after the Great War, Thomas gained an appointment in British India, where he was employed in the Tea Industry ? his service papers recording his subsequent forwarding address at a Tea Estate, located in located in Mananthavady Wayanad, region of Malabar, in Southern India ? the district bordering the centre of operations during the ?Moplah Revolt? in Malabar, during 1921. Thomas Ryan ? and his wife Hilda, were long term residents in the Nilgiris ? Wayanad region of Southern India, with shipping records (a sailing from Southampton to Bombay) recording Thomas still working as a Tea Planter, in India as late as December 1946 The Southern Province Mounted Rifles had its origins the Southern Provinces Mounted Infantry raised in Coimbatore on 12 February 1904. The regiment being restyled in April 1905, at which time the regiment was headquartered at Ootacumund, with its 5 x troops spread over the below locations; - Ootacamund - Calicut - Bezwada, later changed to Waltair - Munaar - Tinnevelly Bridge Reference 'The Auxiliary Force India And its Predecessors With Medal Roll Of The Volunteer Long Service Medal '(Harfield, 2015), the returned strength of this unit in 1921, with its HQ in Madras was 233 x 'All Ranks', of which only 'Part' of the unit deployed in support of the Civil Authorities during the 'Moplah Rebellion' of 1921. By profession the ranks of this unit were mostly drawn from a range of occupations with more than 40% drawn from amongst the Planters who managed the estates in the Nilgris Hills, as well as good representation from expatriates who worked in the Forestry Commission, Salt & Abkari Departments and Indian Civil Service amongst others By 1932, the various sections & patrols of the unit were located as under; - Madras - Nilgiri - Wayanad - Mepaddi - Mananthavady - Coimbatore - North Anamalai - South Anamalai A rare instance of a campaign medal awarded to an A.F.I. unit that served in the 'Malabar' campaign in Southern India The medals mounted for display in the swing-style, mounted on a red felt board. The board including a bi-metal cap badge of the Manchester Regiment (with slider fitting), and an engraved name plate Sold together with a copied set of service papers (Manchester?s & RE Service), and Medal Index Cards for the Great War medals, all the pages individually laminated Condition: Mostly GVF

A desirable provincial police force Assistant Chief Constable's multi-clasp long service medal group of 6: Assistant Chief Constable William Egerton Glover, M.B.E., Liverpool City Police Force - Member Order of the British Empire (Civil). 1st type H/M's for 1919 - Serving Brother of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem - Defence Medal - 1935 Jubilee Medal - 1937 Coronation Medal - Liverpool Police Good Service (Asst Chief Constable William Egerton Glover M.B.E.) Note: The clasps on the Liverpool City Police Good Service Medal are for over, 30, 35 and 40 years respectively - the excessively rare third clasp being hand engraved. Important: The awards of the MBE and Order of St. John being confirmed as published in the London Gazette issues of; - M.B.E.: LG 3 June 1925 - St.John: LG 26 June 1934 The Jubilee and Coronation Medals both confirmed as entitled per the respective commemorative medal rolls for United Kingdom allocations William Egerton Glover was born on 31 July 1884 at Elsack, Yorkshire, England, and baptised shortly thereafter on 3 September 1884, in the district of St Peter, Everton, Liverpool - his father being a local School Master. In 1900, William accepted an appointment as Clerk at Liverpool City Police Headquarters, and in 1905 joined the Liverpool, City Police as a Police Constable. William went to serve with the Liverpool City Police through to 1946, in which year as Assistant Cheif Constable he took his retirement from the force. At the time of his retirement, William was the longest serving member of the Liverpool City Police Force, which in 1946 numbered an estimated 1750 members. After retirement William Glover and his family relocated to Croyden, Surrey, where on 21 December 1967, he died at his home in Bushey Road, Shirley, Croyden, Surrey The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings. All contained in a plush medal carrying case by 'G. Kenning & Son' Condition: GVF

A desirable regimental campaign, long and meritorious service medal group of 3: Sergeant Seth Watts, Royal Munster Fusiliers late 101st Foot and 1st Bengal Fusiliers - India General Service 1854. Silver clasp 'Umbeyla (1128. S. Watts. H.Ms. 101st Regt.) - Military LS&GC. Victorian issue with small letter reverse (1128 Sjt: S. Watts. 101/Foot.) - Meritorious Service Medal. Victorian issue (1128 Sergt. S. Watts. R. Muns. Fus.) Important: All medals and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls and Army Orders as under; - IGS medal and clasp (ref medal roll WO 100/21) - LSGC medal (awarded GO 82 of 1879) - MSM (awarded 18 July 1893) Note: The 'Umbeyla' campaign was the bloodiest of all the North West Frontier campaigns commemorated by a clasp to the India General Service Medal 1854. Reference 'A Dangerous Game: British Colonial Warfare on the Indian Sub-Continent 1854-1892' Volume I (Parritt & Waibel, 2010) it is estimated that the 101st incurred the highest casualty rate amongst the British regiments involved, suffering; 22 x killed and 65 x wounded Seth Watts was a native of born in the Parish of Holy Trinity, near Frome, Somerset, England. A Plumber by trade, he enlisted into the 101st Foot at Westminster on 5 February 1859, aged 20 years 10 months. He went to India in October 1859, wjere he served for 9 years 118 days, including participating in the Umbeyla campaign in 1863. He was promoted to Corporal in June 1865, and was posted Home in February 1869. He later served overseas in; Malta (3 years 284 days); Cyprus (82 days) and and Halifax, Nova Scotia (5 years 44 days), and was finally discharged at Dover, England, on 5 June 1888, his conduct described as 'Exemplary' with a total service of 29 years 120 days. He had received the L.S. & G.C. medal in 1879 and was granted the M.S.M. on 18 July 1893, together with a ?10 Annuity. It is known that at one time he had three sons all serving in the Regiment, two of whom reached the rank of Quartermaster Sergeant, and the other Colour Sergeant. Seth Watts retired to Dover, Kent, where he was a well known local figure, and where he was for a time the Landlord of the Victoria Hotel, Castle Street, Dover. Seth is recorded as having died at his home at 14 Paul's Place, Dover, Kent, England, on 26 November 1915, with an obituary published in the 'Dover Express' issue of 3 December 1915 Sold together with a copied set of service papers. A most desirable regimental grouping to the Royal Munster Fusiliers Condition: IGS about GVF others EF

A Detective's K.P.M. group of 6. The K.P.M. awarded for brilliant detective work in the sensational 'Cuban Double Murder Case', Jamaica, 1935: Superintendent Samuel Victor Higgins, K.P.M., Jamaica Police, late 11th and 12th Battalions Royal Irish Rifles - The Order of St. John of Jerusalem. Serving Brother?s breast badge, in silver & enamel - King?s Police Medal. GV 2nd issue (Samuel V. Higgins, Sub-Inspr. of Police, Jamaica) - 1914-15 Star (11-076 Pte. S. Higgins, R. Ir. Rif.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (11-1076 Sjt. S. Higgins, R. Ir. Rif) - Interallied Victory Medal (11-1076 Sjt. S. Higgins, R. Ir. Rif) - War Medal 1939-45 Important: The Great War medals confirmed as entitled per Medal Index Card. The King's Police Medal was published in the London Gazette of 1 January 1936 Samuel Vincent Higgins was an Ulterman, and native of Broomheade, Knockmore, Lisburn, Co. Antrim, Ireland, where he was born circa 1895. Shortly after the outbreak of the Great War in August 1914, Samuel like thousands of other loyal Ulsterman, enlsited for service with the British Army. Samuel descrobed himself as 19 years and 3 months of age, and by 'Trade' a 'Bleacher' when on 22 October 1914, at Belfast, he enlisted for service with the British Army, and the Royal Irish Rifles Samuel was posted for service with 11th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles from 22 October 1914 to 4 December 1915, and served overseas in France with this battalion between proceeded overseas to theatre of war 'France' with 11/Royal Irish where he served between 3 October 1915 to 3 December 1915 . Between 4 December 1915 to 11 May 1917, he served at 'Home' at the Depot and 18/Royal Irish Rifles. On 12 May 1917 he returned to France and campaign service with 11/Royal Irish Rifles, remaining with the British Expeditionary Force until 8 January 1919 - during that time he also served with 12/Royal Irish Rifles, in whuch unit he was promoted to Sergeant on 29 October 1918. Sergeant Higgins was serving at the Regimental Depot of the Royal Irish Rifles Regiment when he took his final discharge form the British Army on 8 March 1919. In total Samuel had served a total of 4 years 138 days with the British Army. He was issued with his British War and Interallied Victory Medals on 23 February 1922 In the 1920's Samuel Higgins was able to gain an appointment with the Jamaica Constabulary, a force he appears to have served in from circa 1925-1950. During that time he was one first commissioned officers to serve with the Jamaican CID Special Branch team that was formed in 1936. He served as a Detective Inspector for many years - and was a very prominent public figure in Jamaica, not least reflected by having more then 100 artciles about cases he and his team worked on being reported in the Jamican daily newspaper 'The Gleaner'. By 1950 he was serving as Commandant of the Police Training Depot. Some of the more relevant artciles apertaining to the award of his referring to the award of his K.P.M. are given below; 'Daily Gleaner' issue of 6 January 1936; Quote, Mr Higgins has been honoured as a result of outstanding police work he performed last February in connection with the most sensational murder case - the murder of twop Cubans by three of their countrymen. The conclusive case that which the Crown presented against both priosners was the outcome of Mr Higgins almost ceaseless toil during three or four days following the gruesome discovery in the South Camp Road house; the distance the murderers had covered before the crime was discovered gave them a clear four days advantage.; the speed and efficiency with which the case was worked up, and two of the three wanted men apprehended in another island, go to form an epic in the detection of crime in Jamaica. It is interesting to note that since 1919, fifteen officers and sub-officers of the Constabulary have been granted the police medal... Unquote. 'Daily Gleaner' issue of 6 January 1936 - with photograph of Higgins in full dress uniform being decorated by the Governor; Quote, An Investiture It was then his excellency's pleasant duty to present to Major and Honorary Lieut-Colonel L.G. Hudson-Heaven, late Kingston Infantry Volunteers, the badge of an Officer of the Order of the British Empire: Police medals to Inspector J.H. Harvey Clark, and Inspector S.V. Higgins; both for meritorious police work; and the Royal Humane Society medal to Rover Scout H.R. Parchment. As each came forward to receive his decoration, his excellency said: To Inspector Samuel Victor Higgins: "On behalf of his Majesty I have great pleasure in presenting to you the King's Police Medals. This highly prized medal was awarded to you by his late Majesty King George V, in recognition of the zeal, courage and exceptional detective ability which you displayed in connection with a double murder case which occurred in South Camp Road, Kingston on the 28th January 1935. I warmly congratulate you on receiving this high honourwhich you richly earned. Unquote. The Double Cuban Murder case gripped society in January 1935, and the newspapers of the period are packed with details of the case and man-hunt. This incredible case required Inspector Higgins to travel to Puerto Rico to follow up investigations and and later apprehend two of the murderers, and who after two months of duty in Puerto Rico was able to have the two murderers extradicted back to Jamaica to face trial. The Great War service papers for Samuel Higgins are extant and accessible at The National Archives The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The ribands suspended from a medal mounting bar that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A distinguished \'Dental Surgeon\'s\' Great War campaign medal group of 3: Captain Cyprian Herbert Taylor 2nd (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers) - 1914-15 Star (Capt. C. H. Taylor. 2-Lond. R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt. C. H. Taylor.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Capt. C. H. Taylor.) Sold together with: - Free Masonry: Duke of Sussex Grand Master Testimonial Medal. Silver gilt (23g silver weight) The medals are accompanied with some photocopied research, including copy of Medal Index Card, Medal Roll extract pages etc Medals verification: All of the campaign medals verified as issued per the respective medal rolls as under: - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2953 (landed France, 6 January 1915) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/2271 Cyprian Herbert Taylor was born on 14 July 1881, at Rotherham, Yorkshire. He lived at 602 Green Lanes, Hornsey, London and qualified as a Dentist at the Middlesex & National Dental Hospital in 1906. Cyprian was a long-standing pre-war commissioned officer of the Volunteers & later Territorial Force. He was first commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant into the 2nd Volunteer Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, in February 1903. On the creation of the Territorial Force in 1908, Cyprian is recorded, now holding the appointment of Captain, as transferring into Territorial Force, with the 2nd (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers). Cyprian practised his dentistry at 13 Wimpole Street, and was made a Freeman of the City of London, on, 24 January 1911. In addition to his professional career, he was also an active member of the Harringay Lodge of Freemasons On the outbreak of the Great War in August 1914, 1/2nd (City of London) Battalion (Royal Fusiliers) was mobilized, at the The Armoury, 9 Tufton Street in Westminster. As one of the battalions of 1st London Brigade, 1st London Division., it was deployed, briefly, on 'Guard' duties protecting the Amesbury-Southampton docks railway. On 4 September 1914, the 2nd London's then embarked at Southampton for overseas service to Malta, where they remained for just over 3 months, until being deployed to France, where the battalion, together with Captain Taylor, first entered theatre of war 'France' on 6 January 1915, when they disembarked at the southern French port of Marseilles. On arrival in France the 2nd London s were placed under higher formation(s), 17th Infantry Brigade attached to 6th Division. Captain Taylor remained in 'France & Flanders' until November 1915, in which month he was placed on 'Half-Pay' due to ill-health On retiring from the British Army, Captain Taylor returned to his civilian life, and his career as a Dental Surgeon. By 1920, Cyprian Taylor had published his research work 'Necrosis of the Jaw' Cyprian had one son, Howard Cyprian Taylor, who enlisted in the Honourable Artillery Company in 1938, in which artillery unit he served as a Gunner holding the regimental number 1462720. By 1940 he was serving as a Cadet at the 121st O.C.T.U. was later commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant (143787) in the Royal Regiment of Artillery with effect from 17 August 1940 Cyprian Herbert Taylor is confirmed as having died in London, England, on, 1 September 1944 Condition: GVF

A documented 'Malaya Insurgency and 'Confrontation' pair: Corporal Lachhmiparsad Rai, 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles - GSM 1918, EIIR 'Malaya' (21141997 Rfn Lachhmisparsad Limbu, 10 G.R.) - GSM 1962, & clasp 'Borneo' (21141997 Cpl Lachhmiparsad Rai, 1/10 GR) Note: Recipient officially changed his clan name in 1957 from Limbu to Rai - per notification contained in his service record Both medals and clasps confirmed as his only medal entitlements Born in 1938, Lachhmiprasad Rai, joined the British Army on 3 November 1955. He took his discharge at Singaporte on 10 April 1969 The medals accompanied with a copied set of service papers detailing the recipients entire service in the British Army which totalled 12 years and 259 days, including stations in Hong Kong, Malaya, Singapore, Borneo and India At time of his discharge his military conduct was described as 'Very Good' and his testimonial given by the regiment states; Quote, Lachhmiparsad Rai has served in the British Army for 12 years. A man of average intelligence, he is a pleasant character with a keen sense of honour. He has shown time and again throughout his service that he can work extremely hard without supervision and on operations he has shown himself to be a good leader and a great asset to his unit. He has been a keen games player, particularly football and basketball. Provide that he maintains self discipline, where drink is concerned he will prove to be a tireless and pleasant worker who is perfectly capable of supervising others Unquote. Medals sold with copy of the recipients service record Condition: Single small edge bruise on GSM 1918 otherwise VF

A documented 'Palestine Casualty's Great War campaign medal pair: Private James Kershaw Sutcliffe, 1/4th Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment - British War Medal. Silver issue (38886 Pte. J. K. Sutcliffe, North'n R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (38886 Pte. J. K. Sutcliffe, North'n R.) Note: A Gaza / Palestine casualty The recipients extant Medal Index Card (accessible at The National Archives) confirms that James K. Sutcliffe was entitled to only the two campaign medals here offered for sale - this pair being his full and complete medal entitlement for the Great War James Kershaw Sutcliffe was a native of Leeds, Yorkshire, England, where he was born, and where he resided at 9 Royal Park Mount, Hyde Park, Leeds. He was 34 years of age, married, and described as a 'Stock-Keeper' when enlisted in the British Army on 11 December 1916. He was subsequently posted to 1/4 Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment, embarking to join his unit in Egypt on 28 March 1917. James is confirmed as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' to the left knee at Gaza, Palestine, on 3 November 1917. After recuperating form his wounds he rejoined his battalion for further service in Palestine on 5 February 1918. He was transferred to Class "Z" Army Reserve on Demobilization on 28 November 1919 The Pension Papers of James Kershaw Sutcliffe are extant and accessible from The National Archives Condition: About GVF

A documented 'Van Doos' Canadian campaign medal pair for the Korean War: Private Paul Dassylva, Royal 22e R?giment, Royal Canadian Infantry Corps (Canadian Army Special Force), Canadian Army - Canada: Korea Medal. With 'Canada' obverse. Silver (SD 12916 P. Dassylva) - United Nations: Service Medal & clasp 'Coree'. French language (SD 12916 P. Dassylva) Important: The recipients unique prefix 'Military District' letter 'D' indicates that the recipient was recruited in Quebec territory Paul-Henri Dassylva attested for the Canadian Army on 15 August 1952. He disembarked in the Far East at Japan, 12 April 1953, and then entered theatre Korea on 16 April 1953. He continued to serve on the front-line in Korea through to the Armistice on 27 July 1953, and beyond. Except for a short break in Japan between 3-19 December 1953, Private Dassylva remained in Korea until 15 April 1954, on which daye he embarked for USA, disembarking there on 30 April 1954. He took his final discharge from the Canadian Army on 1 September 1955 The Royal 22nd Regiment (R22R), or rather the Royal 22e R?giment - more popularly referred to as 'The Van Doos' - is an infantry regiment of the Canadian Army. Reflecting it's roots, this Francophone, regiment is - today - the largest regiment in the Canadian Army. The "maison-m?re" or home of the regiment is La Citadelle in Quebec City and is where the regimental museum is housed. The regimental headquarters is located in Quebec City, with all three of its regular battalions stationed at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier in Quebec. The regiment serves as the "local" infantry regiment for Quebec from where it draws most of its recruits Three battalions of the Royal 22e R?giment served in the Republic of Korea as part of the 25th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 1st Commonwealth Division. The 2nd Battalion formed as part of the Special Force was the first to arrive in Korea, serving there from 4 May 1951 to 24 April 1952, followed by the 1st Battalion from 20 April 1952 to 21 April 1953 then the 3rd Battalion from 16 April 1953 to the Armistice on 27 July 1953 On 7 Aug 1950, Prime Minister St. Laurent announced the raising of an infantry brigade group (Canadian Army Special Force), "to be available for use in carrying out Canada's obligations under the United Nations Charter or the North Atlantic Pact." Recruiting began two days after the announcement. All members of the CASF were volunteers, with a term of service of 18 months or "such period as may be required in consequence of any action taken by Canada pursuant to an international agreement or where the therm of service expires during an emergency or within one year or the expiration thereof". Once mobilized, the CASF was represented on the ground in Korea by the deployment of 25th Canadian Brigade, which served in the Korean War as part of the 1st Commonwealth Division from 1951-1954. Initially a single infantry battalion (2nd Battalion PPCLI) was first rushed to theatre when the North Korean army was pushed back deep into North Korea. The subsequent entry of Chinese forces into the war, led to the entire brigade eventually being deployed A ceasefire in the Korean War was achieved in the summer of 1953, but the 25th Canadian Brigade remained in the country to watch over the ceasefire line along with other UN contingents. The third general rotation of Canadian forces in Korea in the spring of 1954 brought battalions of The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment), Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, and the Canadian Guards into the country, replacing 3 RCR, 3 PPCLI, and 3 R22eR. In the autumn, the Canadian contingent in Korea was reduced to one infantry battalion, one field ambulance unit, and administrative support. The headquarters of the 25th Brigade transferred to Camp Borden, Ontario at the end of the year. The single battalion, of the QOR, remained in Korea until the spring of 1955. The Canadian Medical Detachment remained until June 1957 Sold together with a copied set of the recipients service papers Condition: Silver medal toned VF

A documented ?Scottish Police? commemorative medal pair: Police Constable William Kilpatrick, City of Glasgow Police - King Edward VII?s Police Medal 1903 (Scotland). Sans brooch (P.C. W. Kilpatrick.) - Police Coronation Medal 1911. ?Scottish Police? reverse (P.C. W. Kilpatrick.) William Kilpatrick, the son of William Kilpatrick and Martha Kilpatrick (nee Stewart) was a native of, Raphoe, Co. Donegal, Ireland, where he was born on 7 May 1873. When William joined the City of Glasgow Police Force on 29 May 1895, he cited having previously been employed as a ?Labourer?. The 1901 Scotland Census records him as a Policeman residing at, 46 Blackfaulds Place, Calton, Glasgow. Although remaining a Police Constable throughout his subsequent service, William went on to have a long and noteworthy career with the City of Glasgow Police Force, only retiring from the Police Force when he was pensioned on 30 August 1925, having served for more than 30 years. Williams only transgression occurred early in his service when on ?New Years Eve? 31 December 1908, he was reported for ?Idling his time? and fined 2/6. By contrast he is also recorded as having received favourable remarks on at least three occasions, for which he received a monetary reward as under; 1). 17 Aug 1905: Apprehending 3 x men in possession of stolen goods (received 5/-) 2). 21 Aug 1908: Apprehending a Housebreaker (received certificate and 5/-) 3). 03 Jan 1910: Apprehending two Housebreakers (received certificate and 5/-) Sold together with copied research confirming above details The pair swing-mounted for display. The medal mounting bar retaining it?s long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Minor edge bruising on 1911 medal, otherwise the pair about GVF

A documented ?Scottish Police? commemorative medal pair: Police Sergeant Robert Donnan, City of Glasgow Police - King Edward VII?s Police Medal 1903 (Scotland). Sans brooch (P.C. R. Donnan.) - Police Coronation Medal 1911. ?Scottish Police? reverse (P.S. R. Donnan.) Robert Donnan, the son of John and Janet Keith, was a native of Port William, Wigtownshire, Scotland, where he was born on 7 November 1869. When he joined the City of Glasgow Police Force on 9 December 1891, he cited previous employment as a ?Farm Servant?. Robert went on to have a long and noteworthy career with the City of Glasgow Police Force, becoming a Police Sergeant on 4 November 1907, and only retiring from the Police Force when he was pensioned on 30 March 1922, having served for more then 32 years. Robert was brought to notice with favourable remarks and received a monetary reward on at least one occasion as under; - 13 April 1900: Stopping a runaway horse (received certificate and 7/6) Robert Donnan, married firstly, Grace McDowall (she died in 1908) at the Parish of Mochrum, Wigtownshire, on 28 June 1895. At the time of his marriage he was residing at, 59 Cranston Street, Anderson, Glasgow. On 11 August 1914, Robert married, secondly, Janet McDowall ? the sister of his late first wife ? at which time his residence was given as, 230 Calder Street, Glasgow. Robert Donnan is recorded as having died at Glasgow on 5 February 1952 Sold together with copied research confirming above details The pair swing-mounted for display. The medal mounting bar retaining it?s long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Minor edge bruise on 1903 medal, otherwise the pair about GVF

A documented Afghanistan War and Long Service group of 3: Corporal Thomas Gribbin, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders late 92nd Highlanders - Afghanistan Medal. \'Charasia\' \'Kabaul\' \'Kandahar\' (1590 L.Cpl T. Gribbon, 92nd Highrs) - Kabul to Kandahar Star (1590 Lce. Corpl. Tho. Gribbon 92nd Highlanders) - Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Victoria (1500 Corp: T. Gribbin Gord. Highrs.) Important: All medals and clasps confirmed in the recipients service record Thomas Gribbin, born on 10 August 1852, was a native of Hulme, Manchester, England. He enlsited for service with the 92nd Highlanders at the Curragah Camp, Ireland, on 10 August 1867. On elistment he measured only 4 Feet 9 inches and was aged just 15 years. Within 7 weeks of enlistment he was appointed \'Drummer\' from 1 October 1867, and \'Bandsman\' on 19 February 1873. Further appointments included Lance Corporal on 2 May 1879 and promotion to Corporal on 2 September 1880, and finally to highest haled rank of Sergeant on 20 July 1888. By the time he took his final discharge at Belfast on 13 August 1888, he was credited with having 21 years reckonable service - most of which was spent overseas, including campaign service in the Second Afghanistan War and later in South Africa during the First Anglo-Boer War. Overseas service took him to India (11 years 167 days), Afghanistan (1 year 202 days), and South Africa (1 year). At discharge he was a married man (married to wife Margaret on 22 December 1883), and his inteded place of residence was No 22, Willie Street, Over Darwen, Lancashire, England (his Father, Thomas who was cited as his next of kin also resided in the same town at, 25 Princes Street). His Military Conduct at time of discharge was described as \'Exemplary\' A set of the recipients service papers confirming all of the above details, medals and clasps will be forwarded by soft-copy email attachment The group mounted \'swing style\' and \'as-worn\' by the recipient. The medals suspended from old contemporary silk ribands and the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin fitting Condition: Usual contact wear on the Afghan Medal otherwise the group about VF

A documented and illustrated campaign and long service group of 4: Corporal Howard Smith, Royal Air Force - Defence Medal - War Medal - General Service Medal 1962. EIIR issue 'Malaya' (1438067 Cpl. H. Smith. R.A.F.) - Royal Air Force LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue (1438067 Cpl. H. Smith. R.A.F.) Important: Sold together with original 'Certificate of Service' (Blue Book), a Certified Copy of Attestation and 2 x photographs of the recipient these showing him 'after messing' in tropical fatigues, while the other shows him posing next to an R.A.F. Labuan sign-post during his service in Borneo Howard Smith was a native of Iseworth near Shoeburyness in the county of Essex, where he was born on 10 September 1912. Prior to joining the Royal Air Force on 13 June 1941 in Trade of Engine Mechanic (L), he had been employed at Prentices Farm, Hempstead, Essex as a Farm Mechanic. Howard continued to serve in the Royal Air Force through to 10 October 1966 on which date he took his final discharge. At the time of his discharge he was a Corporal 'Engine Fitter' and the above listed medals and clasps were enumrated in his documents as his full medal entitlemewnt Condition: GVF

A documented Belgian Great War gallantry and campaign service medal group of 4: Corporal Ferdinand Joseph Noel, 14 Regiment of Infantry of the Line, Belgian Army - Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918. With Albert 'A' reverse & Bronze 'A' Palm emblem - Belgium: Cross of Fire (Croix de Feu) - Belgium: Commemorative Medal 14-18 'Red Cross', 1 gilt & 3 silver frontline clasps - Belgium: Interallied Victory Medal Important: Sold together with official original epehemera including; - Carte De Feu (Card of the Cross of Fire 1914-1918) for combat veterans - Identity Card (Carte d Identitie). Dated 1939. For the recipient - Identity Card (Carte d Identitie). Dated 1939. For recipients wife Marie Alphonsine Noel - Membership card of Pensioner of the Belgian Railways. This dated 1940 - Photo postcard of 1914 soldiers, addressed to recipients family Ferdinand Joseph Noel a native of, Ramet-Ivoz, a district of Liege, Belgoum, where he was born on 18 October 1885. During the Great War, he served with the 14th Regiment of the Line, between; 14/08/1914 - 09/10/1914 04/03/1915 - 11/11/1918 During his active service in the Great War, Ferdinand, accumulated 8 x chevrons, these denoted in the number of clasps worn on his Commemorative Medal 1914-1918 (1 gilt clasp for 5 chevrons, and 3 x silver clasps for 3 chevrons), each frontline chevron being for a 6 month qualifying period In total Corporal Noel was awarded 4 x decorations and medals for his Great War service, all - except for the Croix De Feu - being enumerated in his 'Carte De Feu'. His entitlement to the Croix De Feu, being confirmed by the issuance of the 'Carte Du Feu' (instituted y Royal Decree in 1932) which cards were issued prior to the subsequent retrospective institution of the Croix De Feu medal, which was instituted by Royal Decree in 1934 The recipients ID photograph is included in the 'Carte De Feu' Condition: Medals GVF

A documented Belgian Great War gallantry and campaign service medal group of 5: Corporal Edouard Joseph Demette, 16 Regiment of the Line, late 5th Regiment of the Line, Belgian Army - Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918. With Albert 'A' reverse & Bronze 'A' Palm emblem - Belgium: Cross of Fire (Croix de Feu) - Belgium: Commemorative Medal 14-18 'Red Cross', 1 gilt & 3 silver frontline clasps - Belgium: Interallied Victory Medal - France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With reverse dates 1914-1918 Important: Sold together with official 'Carte De Feu (Card of the Cross of Fire 1914-1918) issued to veterans who had served under fire in the Great War Edouard Joseph Demette was a native of, Kain, Belgium, where he was born on 4 March 1891. During the Great War, he served with the 5th Regiment of the Line, between; 04/08/1914 - 13/09/1914 05/12/1914 - 31/12/1916 Edouard was once 'Wounded-in-Action' during the Great War (the 'Carte De Feu' refers). Wile the 'Carte' does not indicate the date of his wound, it likely occurred sometime on or immediately prior to 13 September 1914, which would account for his absence from the front in the period 14 September - 4 December 1914 In 1916, Edouard transferred to the 16th Regiment of the Line, with which unit he served at the 'Front' between; 01/01/1917 - 11/11/1918 During his active service in the Great War, Edouard, accumulated 8 x 'Frontline' chevrons, these denoted in the number of clasps worn on his Commemorative Medal 1914-1918 (1 gilt clasp for 5 chevrons, and 3 x silver clasps for 3 chevrons), each frontline chevron being for a 6 month qualifying period. Additionally his war wound was denoted by wearing an enamelled 'Red Cross' emblem on the same medal Corporal Demette was twice decorated for gallantry and or distinguished service, being awarded a Cross of War with 'Palm', denoting a citation published in general orders at the Army level. Edouard's other decoration was a French issue Cross of War (Croix De Gerre Francaise) In total Corporal Demette was awarded 5 x decorations and medals for his Great War service, all - except for the Croix De Feu - being enumerated in his 'Carte De Feu'. His entitlement to the Croix De Feu, being confirmed by the issuance of the 'Carte Du Feu' (instituted y Royal Decree in 1932) which cards was issued prior to the subsequent retrospective institution of the Croix De Feu medal, which was instituted by Royal Decree in 1934 The recipients ID photograph is included in the 'Carte De Feu' All ribands fitted with two-pronged mounting pins, or 'epingles' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: Medal GVF

A Documented Belgian Intelligence Agent, Patriot & Resistance Fighters Medals, including the Companion Miniatures: Monsieur Nestor Achille Ghislain Stilmant, \'Zero Group\', Belgian Resistance - Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 with 'Crossed Lightning Bolts' emblem - Belgium: Medal of the Resistance 1940-1945 (M?daille de la R?sistance) Sold together with; - Award Diploma Belgium for War Commemorative Medal 1940-1945 - Award Diploma Belgium for Medal of the Resistance 1940-1945 - Miniature War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 with 'Lightning Bolts' emblem - Miniature Medal of the Resistance 1940-1945 The award diplomas are named and dated as under; - War Commemorative Medal (Monsieur Nestor A. G. Stilmant, 1 October 1946) - Medal of the Resistance (Monsieur Nestor Achille Ghislain Stilmant, 12 April 1947) Important: Nestor Stilmant is confirmed as having been an 'Intelligence Agent' serving with 'Zero Group' of the Belgian Resistance. The 'Crossed Lightning Bolts' emblem was only awarded for 'Intelligence Work' and is confirmed as entitled on his official award certificate Note: The ribands of all of the medals, full-size and miniature, each fitted with two-pronged mounting pins, or 'epingles' as traditionally worn in the Belgian style The recipient Nestor Stilmant received was an active member of the Belgian Resistance ('Zero Group' during the Second World War, and to qualify for the Resistance Medal would have to have shown that he actively resisted the Nazi enemy, by combat, serving under fire or having carried out acts of sabotage or intelligence gathering. Whatever actions Nestor was involved in his capacity as an 'Intelligence Agent' it must never be forgotten that 'just being a member' of the Belgian Resistance during the dark years of Nazi occupation brought with it the ever present threat of, capture, torture, incarceration, deportment and quite likely a violent death if ever detected and captured by the Nazis Belgian based researcher Roel Struyve has kindly provided the following notes on 'Zero Group' Belgian Resistance; - Zero Group: Activities: Intelligence and evasion - Area: Very Extensive - Period Operational: July ?10 1940 until the Liberation in 1944 - Members: Estimated 3000 During the Second World War there were multiple people in the Bank of Brussels who got involved with Z?ro, undoubtedly because of their professional relations. The Bank of Brussels was namely the cradle of one of the biggest secret networks of Belgium. Generally it is accepted that Fernand Kerkhofs was the founder of the Intelligence and Action Service ?Z?ro? The service could call upon good contacts within financial, industrial and judicial circles which could provide economical, social and political intelligence from all over the country. Because of this reason Z?ro slowly specialized in political, economical and administrative intelligence. This way Z?ro could regularly provide London with general documentation on the political and economical situation and London could (better) coordinate propaganda. Through Z?ro a number of Belgian and allied military personnel, pilots and other escapees were handed to the escape line of Joseph Dubar who went to pick these men up in Doornik (Tournai) With Z?ro it is difficult to separate the intelligence gathering activities from the publication of the underground newspaper. The nucleus of the service ? who only took the name Z?ro in mid 1941 ? already existed since August 15th 1940 as that was when the first number of the underground newspaper ?La Libre Belgique? was published. The name Z?ro by the way comes from the fact that somebody said about Kerkhof?s recruiting efforts that they would amount to nothing, Z?ro. Until mid-41 the newspaper (which would appear all through the occupation) was the most important activity of the service. Under the title ?Peter Pan? was mentioned as chief editor At the end of 1940 Z?ro got in contact with Joseph Dubar and with Paul Joly, who had connections with the south of France. Z?ro and Jean de Roubaix also got in contact with a courier of Doyen (Beno?t) at the beginning of 1941. Doyen was until September 1941 the most important link in getting the reports of Z?ro through July 25th 1941 Pierre Vandermies went to Belgium and gave Z?ro the order to send him the reports by way of Roubaix, Paris and Lyon. Later they went the same route for his predecessor, Pierre Bouriez (Sabot). From October 1942 the reports arrived at the ?Poste de Commandement Belge? in Lyon which was especially founded for this purpose. In March 1943 this organization was followed by the ?Poste Central des Courriers? in Paris which was led by people of Z?ro October 1941 was a black month, both for Z?ro as for the Luc-service through the failed pick-up of Cassart and the betrayal of Nessu. Because Z?ro and two other big services (Luc and Clarence) were almost completely shut down, strict orders were sent from London regarding the compartimentalization of the different organizations. This led to a more professional approach. Z?ro however was still infiltrated by multiple agents of the counter-espionage which has led to a number of arrests in the leadership and caused changes in command. Maxime Van Praag was the last chief of Z?ro A very fine & desirable Belgian Patriots 'Resistance' pair to a 'Resistance Intelligence Agent' - sold together with a soft-copy extract page from a nominal roll of Belgian Resistance Fighters showing the respective entry for Nestor Stilmant Condition: About EF

A documented Belgian World Wars medal group of 5: Warrant Officer Adolphe Sedeyn, late 5th Artillery Regiment, Belgian Army The group comprises: Sold together with - Original official 'Combatants Card' Condition: GVF

A documented Bugler's 'Tel-el-Kebir' campaign medal pair: Bugler Richard Baker, 2nd Battalion Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry - Egypt 1882. With dated reverse & clasp 'Tel-el-Kebir' (1203. Bugr. R. Baker. 2/D of C. **) - Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Obverse dated 1882 ** denotes letters rubbed illegibel due to contact wear Note: The original riband roller on reverse of Khedives Star missing and fitted with replacement roller Important: 'Both' medals and clasp confirmed as entitled on the respective medal rolls (ref WO 100/57). On one entry is a remark indicating that the recipient served with 1st Battalion D.C.L.I. at some time either before or after the Egypt campaign of 1882 Second Battalion Duke of Cornwalls Infantry incurred an estimated 5 x casualties, all being 'Wounded-in-Action', at the battle of Tel-el-Kebir Condition: Egypt medal with pitting & contact wear GF, the Khedives Star VF

A documented campaign medal group of 7 to a hard fighting 'Jock', who served in; The Arab Rebellion 1937, Crete, Tobruk, Burma & who landed in Normandy on D-Day: L/Cpl James McRitchie White, Royal Australian Regiment, late 2nd Battalion Black Watch (Royal - General Service Medal 1918. GVI issue 'Palestine' (846998 Pte. J. White. Black Watch.) - The 1939-45 Star - The Africa Star - The Burma Star - The France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Sold together with below original ephemera; - Regular Army Certificate of Service (Red Book) confirming medals & theatres of service - Soldier?s Release Book Class A - Army Form B Certificate of Transfer to Army Reserve pertaining to his Australia service - Several photographs Note: The General Service Medal & clasp confirmed as entitled & issued per the respective campaign medal roll of 1/Black Watch (ref WO 100/507). The GSM and all WW2 stars & medals confirmed in the recipients 'Certificate of Service' James McRitchie White was born in 1917 and enlisted into the Black Watch at Perth on 7 January 1936. At the time of his enlistment he described his civilian occupation as 'Millworker'. He served in Palestine and the Middle East from 21 September 1937 to 8 March 1942; in India and Burma from 9 March 1942 to 4 January 1944 (most likely attached to 1/Seaforth wile serving in Burma); and in North West Europe from 6 June 1944 (D-Day) to 3 December 1944, and from 6 March 1945 to 18 January 1946. White?s war was action packed, with service in British Somaliland and Heraklion (Crete) with the 2nd Battalion. Whilst being evacuated from Crete, 2 Black Watch lost 103 killed when H.M.S. Dido was bombed and sunk. The battalion took part in the relief of Tobruk during November 1941, losing a further 200 killed. Whilst serving in India, 2/Black Watch WAS allocated to 'Special Force' - the 'Chindits' . On his return to the United Kingdom, White was transferred to 5th Battalion Black Watch, a consituent unit of the 51st Highland Division, and was serving with them when he landed on the Normandy beaches on 'D-Day' 6th June, 1944, subsequently serving throughout the campaign in North West Europe. James White transferred to the Army Reserve at Perth on 21 January 1946, and was discharged on 2 September 1952. At his final discharge his military conduct was described as exemplary. During the Second World War, James served alongside members of the 2nd Australian Imperial Force, when 2/BW was deployed in Tobruk and the Western Desert in 1942, and this may have influenced his decision to subsequently migrate and live in Australia in later life. James White, served for a period in the Australian Army, including service with the Royal Austrlalian Regiment. He is recorded as living at 188 Railway Cresecent, Queens Park, Western Australia, in 1960 Condition: VF

A documented Crimea and Indian Mutiny campaign group of 3: Gunner Philip Maine, 3rd Battalion Royal Artillery - Crimea Medal 1854. With clasp 'Sebastopol' (P. Maine. Gr & Dr. 3rd Btn. Rl. A*ty) - Indian Mutiny Medal. No clasp (Gnr. Philip Maine 3rd Bn Rl. Art.) - Turkey: Crimea War Service Medal. This with 'Sardinia' reverse Important: The British medals both officially impressed - the letter 'R' in 'Arty' on the Crimea medal worn through contact wear. The Turkish medal un-named as issued Philip Maine was born in the parish of Stoke St. Mary, Taunton, Somerset, England circa 1833. He enlisted in the Royal Artillery at Taunton, on 21 October 1853. At time of his enlistment he was 19 years of age, and described himself as having been a 'Labourer'. In his subsequent military career, he accumulated 21 years and 134 days service with the British Army, of which an incredible 16 years and 4 months was spent overseas in; - Crimea: 1 year 3 months - India: 15 years 1 months The highest rank he ever attained was 'Bombardier' but was reduced in rank due to trial. He took his final discharge on 5 March 1875, at which time he is confirmed in his papers as having qualified for all of the 3 medals and clasp above listed. His name appeared 14 times in the 'Regimental Defaulterers Book' and once being tried by 'Court Martial'. At discharge his overall military conduct was described as being 'Good', and his intended place of residece shown as Stoke St.Mary, Taunton, Somersetshire Sold together with set of copied service papers confirming all above details Condition: Edge bruusing on Crimea medal, the Crimea medals GF the Mutiny about VF

A documented Great War French Artilleryman's pair of 'Gallantry' medals with award certificate: Sous Chef Artificier, Francois Jules Gressot, 108th Regiment of Artillery Sous Chef Artificier, Francois Jules Gressot, who served with the 108 Regiment of Artillery, was a native of Mereux, in the territory of Beflort, Haut Rhine, France, where he was born on 9 May 1875 - France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire). 3rd Republic 1870-1940 type. In titled box - France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre) 1914-16. Bronze Palm. In Box of issue Sold together with; - Original 'Brevet' award certificate for the Medaille Militaire. This in original addressed tubular card container - Card box of issue for Medaille Militaire. With gilt tooled title on lid Note: The 'Bronze Palm' on the Croix De Guerre denotes a Mention-in-Despatches at Army Level The rIband of the Croix De Guerre fitted with a two pronged mounting pin for wear in the French style Uncommon to find card boxes of issue bearing the name of the decoration in gilt tooled letters The MM Brevet with single small bump/tear to corner and a single tiny tear to extreme edge otherwise in exceptionally good / Very Fine condition Condition: Medals EF

A documented Gunner's 'Prisoner of War' Second World War era medal group of 3: Private Jean Desire Delplace, 11th Artillery Regiment, Belgian Army The group of 3 x medals comprises; - Belgium: Order of Leopold. 'Chevalier' 5th class breast badge with bi-lingual obverse - Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre 1940-45) with 'Crossed Sabres' - Belgium: Prisoner of War Medal 1940-1945 (M?daille du Prisonnier de Guerre 1940?1945 / Krijgsgevangenenmedaille 1940?1945). With 5 x chevrons emblem The emblems and clasps on the medals denote; - Crossed Sabres: Indicates a serviceman who served in the May 1940, or 18 Days 'Blitzkreig' campaign - 5 x Stripes emblem: Each stripe indicates 1 year of captivity as a Prisoner-of War' Important: Sold together with official 'Combattants Service Card' (Carte des etats de services de guerre du combattant 1940-1945) issued to veterans who had served during the Second World War Jean Desire Delplace was a native of, Ollignies, Belgium, where he was born on 6 May 1911. During the Second World War, his mobilized service as a 'Soldat' (soldier) with the with the 11th Artillery Regiment, as under; 10/05/1940 - 28/05/1940 In May 1940, 11 Artillery Regiment, served with 5th Division, 6th Army Corps of the Belgian Army And subsequently as a 'Prisoner-of-War', between; 28/05/1940 - 08/05/1945 Jean Delplace was awarded 2 x medals for his Second World service, both being enumerated in his accompanying 'Combattants' service card. The post-war award of the Order of Leopold II, is also recorded in his 'Combattants' card The recipients ID photograph is included in the 'Combattants' service card All ribands fitted with two-pronged mounting pins, or 'epingles' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: Medals about EF

A documented Highland Brigade veterans 'Tel-el-Kebir' campaign medal pair: Private John Barrie, 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - Egypt 1882. With dated reverse & clasp 'Tel-el-Kebir' (449 Pte. J. Barrie, 1/R. Hrs) - Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Obverse dated 1882 Important: Egypt medal and clasp confirmed as entitled on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/58) John Barrie, a Scotsman, was a native of the parish of Barony, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Prior to enlsiting in the British Army at Glasgow on 1st April 1874, he had been a 'Boot Finisher' by trade. At time of enslitment he cited his age to be 18 years old. After attesting, he was posted to the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch). John subsequently served a total of 10 years 153 days, most of which was spent on overseas foreign service including; Gibraltar, Cyprus, Malta and on campaign service in Egypt during the 1882 campaign. He took his final discharge on 2 September 1884, due to being 'medically unfit for further service'. His character and military conduct were described as having been 'Good' The recipients service papers are extant and can be accessed at 'The National Archives' Condition: VF

A documented J-Force & Korean War campaign medal group of 3 to a New Zealander Maori \'Gunner\': Bombardier Richard H.Teddy 16th New Zealand Field Regiment of Artillery late \'J Force\' attached to British Commonwealth Force (BCOF) - New Zealand Service Medal 1946-49 - Korea Medal 1950-53. 1st type (204506 Bdr. R. H. Teddy) - United Nations Service Medal. With clasp 'Korea' Important: The 'Jayforce' service (served as No. 808612) & Korea Medals enumerated in recipients accompanying service papers as issued - the NZ Service Medal 1946-1949, a retrospective award, was instituted in 1995 Richard H Teddy, son of Richard David Teddy (1901-1970), an Englishman & Matewai 'Kathleen' Teddy (nee Tupara), a Maori, was a native of Taupo, New Zealand, where he was born on 24 August 1928. Richard, an employee of the New Zealand State Forest Service in which he was employed as a 'Forest Labourer' first enlisted in the New Zealand Army in the post-war era. The New Zealand Army Nominal Roll 1 January 1946 - 30 June 1948, shows Richard having served briefly with the 28th Maori Battalion. During his first period of military service, as No 808612 he served as a Private soldier overseas in Japan 1947-1948, with 'Jayforce', the operational name given to the New Zealand Army formation that served in Japan 1946 -1949 (while allocated to the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) that served in Japan in the immediate post war years. In 1948 Richard returned to New Zealand and reverted to his civilian status, but only briefly, as he next enlisted for his second period of military service, when he joined the New Zealand Army at Papakura, New Zealand, on 17 April 1952, at which time he stated that his last occupation had been as a Truck Driver with the N.Z. State Forest Service, located at Murapara. He embarked from New Zealand for overseas service in Korea on 28 July 1952, and after a short en-route stay in Japan, then served as a 'Gunner' with the 16th New Zealand Field Regiment in Korea, between August 1952 to March 1954. During his time in Korea with the 'Kiwi Gunners', Richard had the trade of 'Driver'. He was promoted to Bombardier on 21 March 1954, and returned to New Zealand on 17 April 1954, where he was discharged from the New Zealand Army on 18 June 1954. Richard Teddy is reported to have died in New Zealand sometime in 1999 Sold with set of copied service papers confirming all of above details The medals mounted in the court-style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A documented Korean War and Kenya campaign medal group of 3: Sergeant William Edward Bagnall 1st Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) late 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - Korea Medal 1950-53 (14190723 Cpl. W. E. Bagnall, B.W.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' - AGS 1902. EIIR issue & clasp 'Kenya' (14190723 Sgt. W. E. Bagnall, B.W.) Important: All medals and clasps confirmed as the recipients full and only medal entitlement, as enumerated in his original 'Regular Army Certificate of Service', which latter will accompany the medals William Edward Bagnall was born in 1928 and enlisted in to the Gordon Highlanders at Liverpool on 27 April 1946. With them he served with the B.A.O.R., February 1947-August 1952; Hong Kong, October-December 1952 and Korea, December 1952-February 1953. He continued to serve in Korea with the Black Watch, February-July 1953, after which he served in East Africa, July 1953-October 1955. Returning home, he purchased his discharge on 21 January 1956 Condition: GVF

A documented Korean War campaign pair: Trooper Thomas Morton Davies, 7th Royal Tank Regiment late Royal Armoured Corps - Korea Medal (22813244 Tpr T.M. Davies. R.A.C.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Thomas Morton Davies, a native of Pudsey, Yorkshire, England was born in 1925. He enlisted for the British Army, and service with the Royal Armoured Corps, at Bradford, Yorkshire, on 7 July 1952, for a short service engagemernt of 3 years with the 'Colours' and 4 years in the Army Reserve. His 'Certificate of Service' confirms entitlement to both Korean War medals. Thomas appears to mhave been an indifferent soldier, as at discharge his military conduct was described as only 'Fair' - largely due to his fondness of 'Drink'. His 'Testimonial' states; Quote, Tpr Davies is a difficult man to understand. He is clean and smart, intelligent and a very good worker. He has a pleasant personality and is a sensible fellow who gets on well with the job in hand without fuss. Unfortunately he gets himself into trouble. It is usually the result of drink. However, he has behanved very well for the last 9 months and I hoppe he has got over it. If keeps out of trouble I can thoroughly recommend him. Unquote. Sold together with the recipients original 'Certificate of Service' (or Red Book) that confirms all of above details, and medal transmittal letter from the Army Medal Office forwarding his Korea medals, this addressed to the recipiebt; Mr T. M. Davies 3, Roker Drive Roker Lance Pudsey Yorkshire Condition: GVF

A documented Matelot's 'Free French' Second World War and Indochinadistinguished service and campaign medal group of 7: Private 1st Class Rene Alphonse Guespin, French Army, late Sailor-Driver, Free French Navy, F.F.L. - Medaille Militaire. 4th Republic type (1946-1958) un-dated obverse - Cross of War 1939 (Croix De Guerre 1939) dated '1939' with 'Citation' star - Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combatant) - Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type With clasp 'Extreme Orient' - Commemorative Medal 1939-45. 2 x clasps 'Mediterranee' & 'Engage Volontaire' - Cross for Volunteers of the Free French Forces - France: Indo-China Campaign Medal 1945-1954 Note: The decorations only, mounted on a wearing pad, the latter with reverse fittings Sold together with below archive of original documents a/f; - Original award document for the Free French Cross - Photocopy of Medaille Militaire award document dated 8 January 1957 - Original Free French scroll from De Gaulle, dated September 1945 - Original award citation for the Croix De Guerre avec etoile (as Matelot-Chauffer) - Original award document for Medaille Coloniale, dated Saigon 15/02/53 15/02/1953 - Original 'Accident' report for inhurt incurred in Indochina, dated 28 March 1953 Ren? Alphonse Gu?spin was a native of Sartrouville, Seine et Oise, France, where he was born 30 January 1915. Rene served with the Free French Navy during the Second World War, and served for at least 24 months in naval operations in the Mediterranean theatre. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre for ?displaying courage and endurance throughout the War during more that 24 months of operational sailing in circumstances which were often perilous.? Following the end of the War he returned to France and rejoined the French Army. He subsequently served with the French Expeditionary Force to Indo-China, where he was injured in a non-comabt at Nha-B? on 18 November 1952. During his service in Indochina, he served with the Depot Des Isoles Saigon (Reception & Transit Centre Saigon). It was while deployed at the 'Centre De Reception De Materiel Americain '(Centre for reception of American materiels) removing United States 'Military' cargo from the United States steamship 'Knox Victory' that he was injured in an accident (his wounds and hurts certificate refers) Note: Guespin's deployment with the 'Depot des Isoles de Saigon' would have been an important logistics posting during the Indochina War, as it wa sprimarily through that unit, thatimported war materials was processed. Both the British (mostly uniforms, small arms, ammunition and river-craft) and Americans supplied France with uniforms, equipment, weapons and supplies during the French Indochina War. Latterly, the supply was almost exclusively American, and included both aircraft and tanks. Indeed United States aircrew flew operationally during the French Indochina War, including transport crews dropping supplies at Dien Bien Phu in 1954 Private 1st Class Rene Guespin was awarded the M?daille Militaire, for long, distinguished and meritorious service on on 9 July 1956 The medals and documents sometime framed / displayed, in the French tradition - all since removed, and now offered as illustrated Condition: Medals GVF

A documented multi-clasp Egypt and Sudan campaign pair: Private James Osborne, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - Egypt dated '82. 'TEK' 'Suakin 84' 'El-Teb_Tamaai' Nile 84-85' (1616 Pte J. Osborne. 1/Gord Highrs) - Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star dated 1882 Important: Medal and all four clasps confirmed as entitled and issued per the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/59) James Osborne was a native of Larbert, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, where he had been born circa 1855. Prior to joining the British Army at Glasgow on 21 August 1879, he had been employed as a 'Hammerman'. James joined-up for six years with the 'Colours' to be followed by another 6 years on the Army Reserve. He initially joined the 39th Brigade, but was quickly posted to the 75th Foot (which latter unit became the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders in 1881). Most of his service was spent on overseas service in Malta, Egypt and Sudan, spending just over 4 years in those places, including more then 2 and half years campaign service in Egypt and the Soudan. At the time of taking his final discharge, his military conduct was referred to as having been 'Good' Both medals mounted in the court-style for display purposes The recipients service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives Conditions: Minor contact wear, otherwise VF and better

A documented North West Frontier of India / South African War campaign pair: Private James Thompson, Gordon Highlanders - IGS Medal 1895. Silver, \'Punjab Frontier\' \'Tirah\' (4838 Pte. J. Thompson 1st Bn. Gord: Hrs:) - QSA Medal. Silver \'Elandslaagte\'\'Defence of Ladysmith\' (4838 Pte. J. Thompson, Gordon Highrs) Important: Both medals and clasps confirmed as issued on medal rolls as being the recipients full medal entitlement James Thompson, a native of Aberdeen Scotland (his father resided at 1 Gilcomston Terrace, Aberdeen) was aged 18 years and 3 months when he enlisted for service with the Britisdh Army - and his local regiment the \'Gordon Highlanders\' on 24 July 1893. At the time of his enlistment he described his trade as being a \'Box-Maker\', and cited previous service with the 3rd (Militia) Battalion Gordon Highlanders. James served a total of 12 Years in the Army before taking his discharge on 23 July 1905, during which he served in Ireland, India and South Africa Sold together with copy set of the recipients service papers and extracts from the respective medal rolls Condition: VF

A documented pair of campaign medals to a 'Sous Officier' (Sub-Officer) Great War & Rif War veteran: Adjutant-Chef Joseph Gustave Levaudel, 25th Algerian Tirailleurs (25e Tirailleurs Algeriens) late 26 Algerian Tirailleurs (26e Tirailleurs Algeriens), & 1 - France: Colonial Medal 'Medaille Coloniale'. 2nd type. With gilt (vermeil) clasp (agrafe) 'Maroc 1925' - France: Interallied Victory Medal. Official issue by 'Morlon' The Interallied Victory Medal with official Paris Mint cornucopia / logo marks on reverse field. The clasp is by maker 'Delande' Note: Both medals are sold together with the below following original epehemera; 1. Diploma for Interallied Victory Medal (Adjutant 26 Tirailleurs), 29.12.1922 2. Diploma Colonial Medal 'Maroc 1925' Vermeil (Adjutant-Chef 25 Tirailleurs), 20.12.1926 3. Membership ID card as a Member of the Partie Socialiste S.F.I.O. 4. Electors Card named and dated 2 January 1956 5. 11 x pages hand-written biography 1891-1915 (Excellent 9 Pages 1914 'Opening Moves' Zouaves Important: Joseph Gustave Levaudel, son of Joseph Auguste & Marie Levaudel was a native of Epinal (Vosges), France, where he was born on 20 September 1891. Some years before the Great War, Joseph enlisted as a regular soldier for service in the French Colonial Army, joining the 1st Regiment of Zouaves in 1912. Joseph received his 'Baptism of Fire' on 21 August 1914, while serving with 1st Regiment Zouaves. After retiring from the French Army, Joseph is recorded as having settled in Nancy, France, where in 1956, he was residing residing at 23 Rue des Carmes, Nancy. A very interesting ensemble to a long serving Zouave / Tirailleur Condition: Medals are GVF and better

A documented pair of campaign medals to a French Veterinary Officer for service in the Great War and later in the 'Rif War': Commandant Veterinaire H.F.J. Gadiou, Service de Sante des Armee - France: Colonial Medal 'Medialle Coloniale'. 2nd type. With gilt clasp 'Maroc 1925' - France: Interallied Victory Medal. Official issue by 'Morlon' Both medals with official Paris Mint cornucopia / logo marks on reverse field. The gilt (vermeil) clasp by 'Mourgeon' - retaining a good crips finish Note: Both medals are sold together with their original named and dated award certificates Important: The medals are positively attributed to Commandant Veterinaire Honore Francois Joseph Gadiou, who served in the regular French Army circa 1913-1943 (his service record is available/accessible from French Military Archives). Peripheral research shows thart he was first commissioned as a junior officer in August 1913, at which time he was attached to 10th Hussars, he is also known to have later served regimentally with 23rd Dragoons (Interallied Victory Medal). A scarce ensemble to a French Army Veterinary Officer Condition: Medals are GVF and better

A documented Prisoner-of-War & later 'Resistance' members Second World War era medal group of 3: Private Nicholas Roth, Belgian Resistance late 63rd Regiment of Infantry of the Line, Belgian Army The group of 3 x medals comprises; - Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 with 'Crossed Sabres' - Belgium: Medal of the Resistance 1940-1945 (M?daille de la R?sistance) - Belgium: Prisoner of War Medal 1940-1945. With miniature chevron emblem The emblems and clasps on the medals denote; - Crossed Sabres: Indicates a serviceman who served in the May 1940, or, 18 Days campaign - 1 x Chevron: Indicates 1 year of captivity as a Prisoner-of War Important: Sold together with below original items of ephemera - 'Combatants Service Card' 1940-1945) - Card of Prisoner of War (Carte Du Prisonnier De Guerre 1940-1945 - Association of Walloon Veterans (A.W.A.C.) membership card - Armee Belge des Partisans 1945-1946 membership card - Committee of International Red Cross POW Card addressed to recipients wife - 3 x German POW Cards 'Kriegegefangenenpost' all addressed to recipients wife - Enemy occupied Luxembourg. Official letter dated 1944 pertaining to 'labour' - Identification Book dated 1940 for recipient and his wife Nicholas Roth was a native of the Brussels suburb of Ixelles, where he was born on 10 January 1912. During the Second World War, he had mobilized service as a 'Soldat' (soldier) with the with the 63rd Infantry Regiment of the Line, and served during the 'Blitzkrieg' campaign between 10 - 21 May May 1940. On the cpaitulation of Belgium, Nicholas was interred in Germany as a Prisoner-of-War, between 22 May 1940 to 9 March 1941. During his internement he was interred at Stalag XC. His service card shows that he did work for the Resistance Army between 1 Juy 1943 to 19 October 1944 Nicholas Roth was awarded 3 x medals for his Second World service, these all being enumerated in his accompanying 'Combattants' service card The recipients ID photograph is included in the 'Combattants' service card, and in severl other documents All ribands fitted with two-pronged mounting pins, or 'epingles' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: Medals about EF

A documented Second World War era campaign and long service medal group: Late 13th Lancers, Belgian Army The medal group comprises; - - - Sold together with all 3 x official named and dated award documents as under; Note: Joined the Belgian Army sometime circa (the long service decoration awarded for 10 years service, was issued in 1936)., and fought during the campaign of May 1940. The Albert Medal instituted in 1962, was a retrospective medal awarded to member sof the Belgian uniformed services who were serving at the time of King Albert's 'Jubilee' in 1935 Condition: Medals about EF

A documented Second World War group of 6: Staff Sergeant Colin Kirby, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, late Royal Engineers - 1939-45 Star (1946455 Spr C.G. Kirby, R.E.) - France and Germany Star (1946455 Spr C.G. Kirby, R.E.) - Defence Medal(1946455 Spr C.G. Kirby, R.E.) - War Medal (1946455 Spr C.G. Kirby, R.E.) - General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue & clasp 'Cyprus' (1946455 S/Sgt C.C. Kirby, R.E.M.E.) - Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue & 'Regular Army' bar (1946455 S/Sgt C C Kirby REME) Note: The first 4 medals privately engraved and mounted swing-style 'as-worn' by the recipient. The latter 2 silver medals loose, the GSM still in it's named card box of issue The lot is sold together with a variety of original ephemera as under; - Portrait of recipient wearing Royal Engineers insignia - Large group photo Royal Engineers in Battle Dress (reverse with names / signatures of the group) - Large portrait of Royal Engineers - 2 x notated photpographs taken in uniform ex Singapore with S.E.A.C. 1945-46 - Royal Engineers coloured cloth flash (see portrait) - Bronze Royal Engineers cap badge GVI issue (reverse fitting missing) - Bronze + enamel sports medal reverse named C. Kirby 1942 - Several letters written home from son to his mother dated 1944 -1946 Colin Kirby, a native of Lymington, Hampshire, is confirmed as having served in the Royal Engineers during the Second World War and appears to have transferred to the Royal and Electrical Engineers sometime after 1947. His letters home written between 1945-46 show him variously on strength of Nos 14, and 49 Paltoon Royal Engineers, South East Asia Command Condition: WW2 Medals GVF, others EF

A documented South African Defence Force Second World War campaign group of 5: Sergeant Machiel David Maree, South African Engineer Corps - 1939-45 Star (177093 M.D. Maree) - Africa Star (177093 M.D. Maree) - Italy Star (177093 M.D. Maree) - War Medal (177093 M.D. Maree) - Africa Service Medal (177093 M.D. Maree) Important: Recipient served with 46th Survey Company South African Engineer Corps in both the North African and Italian Campaigns Machiel David Maree was born in Ladybrand in the Orange Free State on 9 October 1906. Prior to attesting for military service at Durban on 2 March 1942, he was a \'Teacher\' and living with his wife and 5 x children at 51 Bazby Street, Port Shepstone, Natal. However he had not always been a teacher, as he also cited prior service with the \'South Africa Police\' between 1925-1928. His full time military service during the Second World War commenced from 3 March 1942. By the time he took his final discharge on 11 January 1946, he had accrued 3 years and 308 days service, during which he had served overseas in Egypt and later in Italy, and earned the above 5 x campaign medals (plus 8th Army clasp to the Africa Star) which were sent to him on 29 January 1952 Sold together with full hard-copy set of the receipients military service record, that confirms all of above details and much else besides Condition: VF

A documented Spanish War Service and Philippine Insurrection medal pair: Musician William Edgar Kline. E. Kline, 51st Iowa Infantry Volunteers, United States Army - United States: Philippine Congressional Medal 1899-1902 (No. 1877) - United States: Spanish War Service Medal (10732) Note: Both medals officially numbered first issues, complete with integral full-wrap brooches, these retaining their original silk ribands (now frayed) complete with the long hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued Important: Both medals verified as entitled & issued with accompanying research notes from 'Al Gleim', the late doyen of American medal research It is confirmed that he Philippine Congressional Medal ?No. 1877? was issued to William E. Kline, of King County, Washington, on 29 October 1908. The Spanish War Service Medal ?10732? was issued to William Edgar Kline, for service as a Musician with Company C, 51st Iowa Infantry Volunteers, on 16 August 1921 William Edgar Kline, the son of Lemuel and Elizabeth Kline was a native of Mills County, Kansas, United States, where he was born on 6 July 1879. The early USA Census records show that in 1880, William, was living in Malvern, Mills County, Iowa, where his father worled as a 'Store Clerk'. While still a teenager, William 'Volunteer'ed for the Spanish American War, enlsiting at Des Moines, Iowa, on 26 April 1898 - and was on the original muster roll of ther 51st Iowa Volunteers. He is confirmed as having served with 'C Coy' of the regiment, and held the rank of 'Musician'. William took his discharge at Preido, California, United States, on 2 November 1899, after overseas active service in two campaigns (Spanish American War & Philippine Insurrection). On return to civilian life William became a 'Clerk' working in a store. During the Great War (he did not serve), the 1915 Census and subsequent 'Draft Records' sows that he was then resident at Woodbury, Sioux City, Iowa, where he was employed variously as a 'Traffic Expert' (1915 Census) 'Clerk Stock-keeper' (Draft Records), and described as as having a badly crippled arm. The injiry to his arm was evidently a bad one, as between 24 August to 6 May 1926, William is recorded as having been resident at the United States National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, located at Leavenworth, Kansas, where his disability was described as 'Locomotor Ataxia. Old injury & impaired use of left for-arm'. William married Ida Bowerman in 1928, and the 1930 Census shows the couple living and working in Leavenworth, Kansas, where William is described as being an 'Assessor' (City Property) and Ida employed as a 'Clerk'. of CityOld injury & impaired use of left for-arm'. William Kline is recorded as having died on 16 May 1937, at Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois. At the time of his death he was described as being a Clerk employed by the Railroad. William's body was subsequently buried at McLouth Cemetery, McLouth, Kansas, United States. His burial plot being commemorated by a United States Vetarans. At the time of his death his next of kin was his wife, Mrs Ida B. Kline (nee Bowman), who resided at 1014 Randolph Street, Leavenworth, Kansas, USA Reference Patrick McSherry's 'The Spanish American War - Centinnial Website', the below following summary of the services of the 51st Iowa Infantry has been provided; Quote, The 51st Iowa Volunteer Infantry was mustered into service at Des Moines, Iowa on May 30, 1898. At the time of mustering in, the regiment consisted of fifty officers and 789 enlisted men. Within days of being mustered in, the regiment was sent west to San Francisco, with portions of the regiment leaving Des Moines on June 5. The entire regiment arrived in California by June 10. On August 1, the regiment was relocated from Camp Merritt the Presidio (Camp Merriam). While the regiment was in Calfornia, Spain and the United States reached an armistice effectively ending the war's fighting on August 13, 1898. On November 2, the regiment embarked on the transport PENNSYLVANIA bound for Manila, in the Philippines. The regiment arrived at Manila on December 7. The war officially ended three days later with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. The regiment continued to stay aboard the PENNSYLVANIA, being shipped to Iloilo, where it arrived on December 28. The regiment continued to stay aboard the transport until January 31, when it arrived back at Cavite, near Manila. Finally, the men were permitted to go ashore and go into quarters on February 3, 1899. The regiment was attached to the Second Brigade, Fourth Division of the Eighth Army Corps. The day after the men set foot on Philippine soil, the Philippine American War broke out. The regiment took part in the advance on San Roque on February 9, before being transferred to the Second Brigade, Second Division of the same Corps on April 14. The following day, the regiment went on campaign, taking part in actions at Quingua River, and Pulilan (April 24), Calumpit (April 25), Santo Tomas (May 4), San Fernando (May 5), and in a variety of other actions in the vicinity until July 4. The regiment took part in the advance on Calulut on August 9, and served on outpost duty in that vicinity until September 6. On that date, the regiment returned to Manila, and was quartered at the Cuartel de Francsico. On September 22, 1899, the regiment sailed for the U.S. aboard the transport SENATOR, arriving in San Francisco's Presidio on October 22. On November 2, 1899, the 51st Iowa Volunteer Infantry was mustered out of service at San Francisco. At the time of mustering out, the regiment consisted of fifty officers and 789 enlisted men. During its term of service, the regiment lost one officer to suicide and 39 enlisted men to disease. In addition, 89 men were discharged on disability. Remarkably, the regiment only had one man desert Unquote Condition: The original silk ribands now frayed otherwise GVF

A documented twice decorated Artillery Warrant Officer and former Prisoner of War Italy Campaign and Prisoner of War during the Franco-Prussian War medal group of 4: Marechal-de-Logis Louis Philippe, French Military Academy St Cyr, late Artillery Regiment - Légion d’Honneur. Third Republic \'1870. Knight’s breast badge, in silver, gilt and enamel - Médaille Militaire. Napoleon III obverse (1852-1870) - Italy Campaign 1859. Silver medal with Paris Mint \'Anchor\' mark on reverse - Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-71. Bronze \'Ordnance\' issue Sold together with below following original ephemera: - Brevet & award document for the Légion d’Honneur dated 6 & 10 February 1878 - Brevet for Médaille Militaire, Dated 17 April 1869 - Brevet for Italian Campaign Medal dated 15 October 1859 - 2 x copies of service records /service statements for Ecole St Cyr, showing comprehensive career service record of the recipient Louis Philipp, was a native of the Commune of Dieulouard, in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department located in North Eastern France, where he was born on 21 March 1829. Prior to enlisting in the Franch Army, he had been employed as a \'Vigernon\' (a person who both grows grapes and is a \'Winemaker\'). Louis joined the French Army on 20 December 1851, at which time he was posted to the 11th Regiment of Artillery 20 December 1851. He promotions were: Artificier on 10 April 1852; Brigadier n 27 December 1854; Marechal-des-Logis, on 12 February 1856. Louis served in the Italian Campaign from, 1 May 1859 - 3 June 1860. He then served in the Franco-Prussian War from 28 July 1870. He was taken Prisoner of War and interred in Germany between 28 October 1870 to 28 May 1871. After the Franco Prussian War, and repatriation back to France, Louis was posted to the French Officers Military Academy \'Ecole St. Cyr\', where he held an appointment as Marchel-des-Logis of the \'Guard Battery\'. He was to remain at Ecole Speciale St Cyr, for the rest of his military career, and where he was transferred on a permanent basis from, 6 February 1876. Lous retired from his appointment at the Military Academy Saint-Cyr, in March 1881 after almost 30 years’ service A fine complete medal group to a senior Warrant Officer who was awarded his Legion D\'Honneur for his services at the French Military Academy at St. Cyr The LOH with all enamel intact. The MM with minor enamel chips on reverse only (obverse intact). The documents (a/f) folded & generally good Condition: The medals mostly GVF & better

A documented \'End of Empire\' medal pair to a Black Watch NCO who served with the last British infantry regiment to serve in Hong Kong Colony: Sergeant A. Scroggie, 1st Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) The medal pair comprising: 1). General Service Medal 1962. with clasp \'Northern Ireland\' (24492339 Pte A Scroggie BW) 2). Accumulated Campaign Service Medal 1994 (24492339 Cpl A Scroggie BW). With London Silver H/M for 1995 Sold together with an archive of original ephemera including but not restricted to: - Army Form B 106/X Certificate of Service, confirming recipients overseas service - Illuminated Regimental Certificate from Commanding Officer of 1/Black Watch thanking the recipient for 20 years service - Illuminated Commendation from the Adjutant General, this dated 1 January 2002, in respect of the recipients \'Civilian Service\' - Illuminated Army Certificate of Service for 22 Years Service from the Chief of General Staff - Photograph of recipient in kilt, and a regimental group photograph (large) The recipients \'Certificate of Service\' confirms that the recipient, who served in the Balck Watch 1978-2000 served in Hong Kong Colony 1st Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) served in Hong Kong Colony, October 1993 - August 1994 and again in February-June 1997. During the latter Far East deployment the Black Watch had the honour of being the last British infantry regiment to serve in Britian\'s last remaining Far East colonial possession. At the solemn formal transfer of power ceremony held in Hong Kong on a rain drenched evening on 30 June 1997, the Pipes and Drums of the regiment played \'Highland Laddie\' while a kilted \'Army Guard\' of the Black Watch, resplendent in tropical white tunics, kilts and wearing their distinctive Tam \'O\'Shanters with \'Red Hackles\', marched with their Regimental & Queens colours to the fore, taking central stage, at Britain\'s close of Empire ceremony Previously, the 2nd Battalion (Chindit Battalion) of the The Black Watch held the distinction of being the last British Infantry regiment to depart from Pakistan in 1948 The medals mounted in the court-style and as-worn by the recipient Condition: The medals EF

A documented \'Malaya Insurgency and \'Confrontation\' pair to the \'Borneo Victoria Cross\' battalion: Rifleman Dhansing Limbu, 2nd Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles - General Service Medal 1918, EIIR issue \'Malaya\' (21148718 Rfn Dhansing Limbu, 10 G.R.) - General Service Medal 1962, & clasp \'Borneo\' (21148718 Rfn Dhansing Limbu, 2/10 GR) Important: Reference recipients service papers, both medals and clasps confirmed as his only medal entitlements, and that he was present in Sarawak at same time as Rambahadur Limbu of the same battalion performed the gallant deeds (21 November 1965) that earned for him the Victoria Cross - this latter being the one and only Victoria Cross earned by a Gurkha soldier of 10th Gurkha Rifles, and the only Victoria Cross awarded for \'Confrontation\'! Born in 1940, Dhansing Limbu, joined the British Army at the Western Gurkha Depot Nepal on 28 October 1957. He took his discharge at Singapore on 12 September 1969. The medals accompanied with a copied set of service papers detailing the recipients entire service in the British Army which totalled 14 years and 168 days \'reckonable service\', at stations in; India, Malaya, Hong Kong and Sarawak At time of his discharge his military conduct was described as \'Exemplary\' Quote, The medals mounted \'swing-style\' as worn by the recipient. suspended from a brooch-pin mounting bar on contemporary ribbons Medals sold with copy of the recipients service record Condition: VF

A double 'Middle East' campaign group of 3: Sergeant R. Crewdson, Royal Army Pay Corps, late Royal Artillery - GSM 1918. GVI first type 'Palestine 1945-48' (14154372 Gnr R. Crewdson, R.A.) - General Service Medal 1962. Clasp 'South Arabia' (22233639 Sgt R. Crewdson, RAPC) - Military LSGC Medal. EIIR with 'Regular Army' bar (22233639 Cpl R. Crewdson, RAPC) Note: Army Number on the GSM 1918, may be indicative of other earlier qualifying service for Second World War era medals, and or reflective of recipient being a post-1945 conscript, who subsequently re-joined the British Army from civilian life at a later stage after completing his initial War Service or National Service Condition: GVF

A double colonial wars 'Fighting Counter-Insurgency' pair: Corporal Maurice Charles Evans, 1st Battalion Rifle Brigade - Africa General Service 1902. EIIR & clasp 'Kenya' (22913202 Rfn. M.C. Evans. R.B.) - GSM 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (22913202 Cpl. M.C. Evans. R.B.) Maurice Charles Evans was born on 15 June 1935. An Apprentice Bricklayer by occupation, he enlisted for National Service on 3 September 1953. He was discharged on 3 December 1953 on enlistment into the Regular Army and was posted to the 1st Battalion Rifle Brigade. He served in East Africa, November 1954-May 1956, and Malaya, May 1956-February 1957. He served in Section ?B? Reserve, December 1957-January 1959. Evans died in Hammersmith Hospital on 12 January 1959 Sold together with some extrapolated notes taken from the recipients service record Condition: GVF

A double General Service medal pair: Signalman Hastaram Rai, Gurkha Signals - GSM 1918. EIIR 'Malaya' (21145462 Sigmn Hastaram Rai, Gurkha Sigs) - General Service 1962. 'Borneo' (21145462 Sigmn Hastaram Rai, Gurkha Sigs) Condition: VF

A Drummer's gallantry, campaign and long service group of 6: Sergeant William F. McGibney, MM, 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - MM GV (668 Dmr: W.F. McGibney. 1/A.&S. Highrs:) - 1914-15 Star (668. Pte. W. McGibney, A.&S. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (668 Pte. W. F. McGibney, A.&S. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (668 Pte. W. F. McGibney, A.&S. Highrs.) - Defence Medal - LSGC. GV 'Regular Army' (2966101 Sjt. W. F. McGibney, M.M. A.& S.H.) Sold together with; - War Department Constabulary. EDVIII white metal cap badge. Slider refixed Important: All EDVIII badges, whether military or civil are rare on the market Note: The M.M. was an award for Salonika and was published in the London Gazette of 11 February 1919, wherein the recipient is shown as having been a resident of Dublin, Ireland, at the time of his enlistment. At the time of being awarded the M.M., the recipient held the appointment of 'Drummer'. William F. McGibney first entered theatre of war 'France' with 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on 19 December 1914 (the regiment having arrived from India, where prior to the Great War was on overseas service). Basis the presence of the cap badge with the group, this would indicate that Sergeant William McGibney took up an appointment with the 'War Department Constabulary' - a uniformed civilian service - after he retired from the British Army The medals are accompanied by hard-copies of the respective London Gazette entry page for the M.M., and his Medal Index Card for the Great War campaign medals. Condition: MM, BWM & Victory medals polished about GF, others VF

A Dumfries Casualty's 1914 Star and Great War medal group of 3: Airman, John Palmer, Royal Air Force, late 19th Battalion Royal Scots and 2nd Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers - 1914 Star. No clasp (9076 Pte. J. Palmer. K.O.Sco: Bord.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (106059. 3.A.M. J. Palmer. R.A.F.) - Interallied Victory Medal (106059. 3.A.M. J. Palmer. R.A.F.) Important: Recipient is confirmed from his R.A.F. service papers as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' by Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound (G.S.W.) to the left leg on 8 June 1915 Note: All medals, numbers and units confirmed as correct in the accompanying R.A.F. service papers and Medal Index Card John Palmer was a true 'Borderer' being a native of Dumfries, Dumriesshire, Scotland, having been born at Holywood, Dumfries circa 1881. He enlisted for the British Army and service with his local regiment the King's Own Scottish Borderers on 14 December 1904 for a period of 9 years with the Colours and 3 years with the Army Reserve. After his service with the 'Colours' he was employed as a 'Car Driver', and got married to Harietta at Lockerbie on 3 July 1913. After the outbreak of the Great War John was mobilized from the Army Reserve and posted to 2nd Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers with which unit he embarked for France on 24 October 1914. After being 'Wounded-in-Action' on 8 June 1915, he was evacuated to England 2 days later. He next returned to France on 29 August 1917, at which time he was serving with the Royal Flying Corps. As a 3rd Class Airman, John Palmer served with the Royal Air Force in France through to 17 April 1919, taking his final discharge sometime in 1920. John Palmer is recorded as having died on 15 June 1954 Sold together with hard-copy Royal Air Force service papers and Medal Index Card The medals fitted with their long lengths of original silk water weave ribands Condition: EF

A Dundee Sapper's 51st Highland Division 'Arkforce' Prisoner of War campaign and long service group of 3: Sapper John McFarlane, 237 Field Company Royal Engineers, 51st Highland Division - 1939-45 Star - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue bar 'Territorial' (2091915. Spr. J. McFarlane. R.E.) John McFarlance was a native of Dundee, Angus, Scotland, where he was born on 27 July 1906. Prior to the Second World War, John's civilian trade had been as a Baker's Van Man, and his family residence was at 2 Hean's Lane, Dundee, Scotland. As a member of the Territorial Army, John was mobilised in 1939, and his unit 237th Field Company Royal Engineers posted on strength of the 51st Highland Division. After the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk, the only higher formation remaining in France, in the field, was 51st Highland Division. In the confused fighting of June 1940, during which his unit was detailed toproceed to 'Le Havre' as part of 'Arkforce' John McFarlane was captured by the German's on 9 June 1940. John was subsequently interred in the at various POW camps located at Thorn, Marienburg and Altengrabow, including much time spent at the 'Working Camps' of Neuteich and one called the 'Glass House'! Sapper McFarlance was eventually liberated on 3 May 1945 The medals mounted for display in the court-style Sold together with various hardcopy research including POW Questionnaire, and relevant entry page from the published POW register Condition: EF

A Dundee \'Special Constables\' Great War campaign & long service group of 3: Private John Japp, 9th (Service) Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), late 1/6th, 8th & 10th Battalions Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-17184 Cpl. J. Japp. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-17184 Cpl. J. Japp. R. Highrs.) - Special Constabulary Medal. GV coinage obverse (John Japp.) Note: The campaign medals with rank privately corrected - the recipient felt his \'Acting\' or un-paid\' appointment required recognition, albeit the medal rolls and medal index card show the rank of Private! Important: The campaign medals & police long service medals all verified as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War and Post War police service: - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1353 compiled & signed, Perth, Scotland, 12 June 1920 - Special Conbstabulary Faithful Service Medal: Awarded, Dundee, Scotland, 13 June 1932 (ref Dundee Courier issue of 14 June 1932) John Japp, the third & youngest son of William Japp, (a Police Constable - Dundee Constabulary) & Rebecca Japp (nee Jarvis) was a native of, Dundee, Scotland, where he was born on, 26 March 1893. John came from a large family, which at the time of the compilation of the 1901 National Census for Scotland, comprised his parents and 8 x siblings (2 x elder brothers, James & William, and 6 x sisters, viz; Ann, Christina, Agnes, Mary, Florence and Betsy. During the Great War John Japp, served circa 1916-1919, with the British Army, serving with various battalions of his local regiment, the Black Watch. The medal rolls show that John first entered theatre of war \'France & Flanders\' with 10th (Service) Battalion and subsequently served in order with, 8th, 1/6th and lastly 9th (Service) Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch). Post-war John returned to his Dundee roots, and served in the post-war years with the Dundee Special Constabulary. John Japp, son of William Japp (Retired Police Constable), is recorded as marrying Mary Petrie, at Dundee, Scotland, on 27 January 1940 Sold together with some hard copy photocopied medal roll entry page, showing all the battalions John Japp served in Condition: About EF

A Dundonian \'Digger\' & Nursing Orderly\'s 8th Army Second World War campaign medal group of 5: Private John McCabe, 2/3 Casualty Clearing Station, 9th Australian Division, 2nd Australian Imperial Force - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp (NX56424 J. McCabe) - The Africa Star. With \'8th Amy\' clasp (NX56424 J. McCabe) - Defence Medal (NX56424 J. McCabe) - War Medal (NX56424 J. McCabe) - Australia: Australia Service Medal (NX56424 J. McCabe) The campaign medals are all officially impressed Australian issues Recipients service papers: A full set of 27 x pages of service records, including photographic identity images for this recipient are held and accessible at the Australian National Archives, per below link (for copying and inserting in www search) - https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4616129 John McCabe was a native of Dundee, Scotland, where he was born on 7 August 1900. Prior to his enlistment in the 2nd Australian Imperial Force, at Paddington, New South Wales, on, 4 July 1940, John had been employed as a \'Labourer\'. His residence in Australia, was located at. Spring Gully, Ophir Road, Orange, New South Wales, and his notified next of kin was his Lilian McCabe. After completion of his basic training, John embarked from, Sydney, Australia, on, 27 June 1941, sailing with convoy US 11A bound for destination Middle East, where he disembarked on, 31 July 1941. Once in theatre John was attached to the Australian Army Medical Corps Training Wing, subsequently serving with several hospital / medical units, and latterly with, 2/3 Casualty Clearing Station, in theatre from , 19 July 1942 through to 28 January 1943, on which latter date his unit and rest of the 9th Australian were embarked for return to Australia, where they disembarked on 28 February 1943. Private John McCabe took his final discharge from the Australian Army, on, 5 May 1943, due to being medically unfit for further service 2/3 Australian Casualty Clearing Station, 9th Australian Division: In June 1942 the unit as relocated to Tripoli from Beirut, but soon after were rushed to the western desert to support units seeking to halt the rapid German advance on Egypt. The 2/3 Australian casualty Clearing Station was to establish itself at Sidi Bishr, where they supported troops defending the line around El Alamein. When the British forces broke out, the Heavy Section operated at Burg el Arab and the Light Section further forward at Hamman. Before they were recalled in December, the Light Section had reached Mersa Matruh and the Heavy Section Garawla. They left the Middle East for Australia in January 1943 Note: 9th Australian Infantry Division, 2nd Australian Imperial Force, was the only Australian Division to fight at El-Alamein, for which service all members of 9th Australian Division who served at El-Alamein were subsequently awarded the coveted campaign clasp \'8th Army\' for wear on The Africa Star Condition: GVF

A Dundonians 1914 'Killed-in-Action' campaign medal group of 3: Private Duncan Chalmers, 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers - 1914 Star. No clasp (10781 Pte D. Chalmers. 1/R.Sc:Fus.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (10781 Pte D. Chalmers. R.S.Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (10781 Pte D. Chalmers. R.S.Fus.) Important: Private Duncan Chalmers 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers is confirmed as having been Killed-in-Action at 'La Basee' France, on 18 October 1914 Note: All three campaign medals are confirmed as entitled on the respective campaign medal rolls as under;; - 1914 Star: Ref WO 329/2442 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/990 The recipients Medal Index Card is marked ?Cl/2/2670? which is presumably a reference to entitlement of the dated clasp to which he was entitled The Dundee Courier issue of 17 November 1914, contained a named photograph of the recipient in uniform wearing his 'Glengarry' with RSF badge, and the below following obituary; Quote, Dundee Young Soldier Killed in France Private Duncan Chalmers, of the Royal Scots Fusiliers, a youthful Dundee soldier, whose home was at 17 Lawson Place, has been killed on the battlefield in Northern France. The sad news was received by Private Chalmers' parents yesterday. Private Chalmers had sent word to his relatives regularly until four weeks ago, and consequently considerable anxiety was felt by those who were dearest to him. From an early age Private Chalmers had a strong inclination for a soldiers life. He was a member of the Boys' Brigade, a Boy Scout, and, before joining the Regular Army, a Territorial Private Chalmers was killed on 18th October, and was just about 20 years of age. He was the youngest son of Mr. James Chalmers. Before entering the army, Pte. Chalmers was employed as a calender worker with J. & A.D. Grimmond, Ltd. Unquote. Duncan Chalmers, the son of James Chalmers (Machine Fitter) and Georgina Chalmers, was a native of Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1895. The 1901 National Census for ScotIland records him then living with his parents and siblings (three elder brothers and one younger sister) at 9 Kinnaird Street, Dundee. Duncan enlisted for the British Army in his home town of Dundee sometime before the Great War, and is recorded as having first entered theatre of war 'France' on 14 August 1914. Killed-in-Action at 'La Basee' France, on 18 October 1914, Duncan's body was never recovered from the battlefield, and today his name is now perpetuated by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission at the Le Touret Memorial, France, where his name and service details are engraved on Panel 12 & 13 Condition: About EF

A Durham \'Sisters\' Great War St. John Ambulance Brigade lot of 7 x medals: Lady Ambulance Officer G. M. Coulson & Ambulance Sister N. Coulson, St John\'s Ambulance Brigade, 5th Volunteer Auxiliary Hospital, \'Cranmer House\', 17 North Bailey, Durham Comprising: a). Lady Ambulance Officer Gertrude Mary Coulson - SJAB Service Medal. With bar (4992 L/A/Offr. G. M. Coulson. Durham C. Nusg. Divn No 6 Dis. S.J.A.B. 1926.) - Durham VAD War Workers Medal 1914-18. Large bronze type with integral top brooch bar (191 / G.M. Coulson) - St John Ambulance Brigade. Bronze prize medal. Rev engraved (S.J.A.B. / County Final / Nursing / 1929) - St John Ambulance Brigade. Bronze prize medal. .Rev engraved (Durham / Nursing Cup / S.J.A.B. / 1933) Note: The Service Medal retaining its original silk riband. This fitted with a mounting brooch with hinged pin & clasp as issued. The medal contained in it\'s plush lined leatherette hinged case of issue. This latter with the makers logo \'Lamb & Co\' on the inside silk panel b). Ambulance Sister Annie \'Nancy\' Coulson - St John Ambulance Brigade: Service Medal. Silver with further service bar (4993 A/Sis. N. Coulson. Durham C. Nsg. Divn No 6 Dist. S.J.A.B. 1926.) - Durham VAD War Workers Medal 1914-18. Large bronze type with integral top brooch bar (192 N. Coulson) - St John Ambulance Brigade. Bronze prize medal. Rev engraved (Durham / Nursing Cup / S.J.A.B. / 1933) Note: The Service Medal retaining its original silk riband. This fitted with a mounting brooch with hinged pin & clasp as issued. The medal contained in it\'s plush lined leatherette hinged case of issue. This latter with the makers logo \'Lamb & Co\' on the inside silk panel. The sisters Gertrude Mary Coulson (b. 1884) & Annie \'Nancy\' Coulson (b. 1888) were the daughters of Colonel Francis Coulson - a Co Durham Mining Magnate - and Ann Coulson (nee Hall). The sisters had the distinction of both volunteering and enlisting in the St. John Ambulance Brigade on the very same day - their service numbers being sequential - and served throughout the Great War as Nurses with the same Durham Volunteer Air Detachment. In 1914, the Coulson family resided at Shamrock House, Durham, England. The sisters continued to serve together in the same Durham St. John Ambulance Brigade unit post war, and were each awarded their St. John Service Medals in the same year, 1926 (the medals \'presented\' in 1927) Reference the \'Durham County Advertiser\' issue of, 6 November 1914, for a detailed article titled \'Wounded British and Belgian Soldiers at Durham -Cranmer House as a Hospital\'. In the article, both sisters are recorded volunteering at the 5th Volunteer Auxiliary Hospital (Cranmer House, 17 North Bailey, Durham). At which time there were 20 x soldier patients resident in the hospital, who had been wounded in the opening months of the Great War, the majority of whom were recovering from bullet and battlefield wounds. Of the 23 men in the hospital, three were British soldiers and the remaining 17 were Belgian soldiers, all of whom are identified by name, age and regiment in the cited article A splendid family lot of medals of considerable Great War \'Durham\' local history interest Condition: Service medals toned EF, others GVF

A Dutch Officers colonial campaign and long service pair: - Netherlands: Expeditions Cross. With clasp 'Atjeh 1911-14' - Netherlands: Officers Cross for 15 Years Service, Gilt The Expedition Cross is of the Type 2, 1st Issue, Model C and can be dated around 1900 (see artcile on this medal in "Lead William" by Gary M. Hartman, OMSA Monograph N? 14, 2002). The Officers Cross has makers marks 'J. M. J Van Wielik - Den Haag' Note: Both medals professionally mounted with label by 'Van Wielik at Den Haag' on an old contemporary mount, complete with pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

A Falkirk Man's Great War Casualty Medal & Memorial Plaque group of 3: Private Samuel Pollock, 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers - British War Medal: Silver issue (25465 Pte. S. Pollock. R.Sc.Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal: (25465 Pte. S. Pollock. R.Sc.Fus.) - Memorial Plaque: (Samuel Pollock) Important: Confirmed 'Wounded-inAction' (31 July 1917) & later 'Killed-in-Action' (14 October 1918) Note: The Great War medals confirmed as the recipients only medal entitlement for the Great War, per the respective Medal Index Card and Medal Rolls (Ref WO 329/992) Samuel Pollock, son of Samuel & Maggie Pollock, was born in Beath, Fife, Scotland, circa 1889. The family relocated to Falkirk, some years before 1914, where they ran a Grocery business. In 1914, Samuel, resided at Swords Wynd, Falkirk. By trade a 'Grocer', he attested for the British Army, at Falkirk, on 9 December 1915, and in event of mobilization was initially to be posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery. He was subsequently transferred to the Royal Scots Fusiliers in 1916, and was destined to serve with several battalions of that regiment; 9/R.S.F. from 04/06/2016; 3/R.S.F. from 20/09/2016; 1/R.S.F. from 13/04/1917, and finally 2/R.S.F., with which he served with from 10/05/1917, until his death in action the following year. Samuel first entered theatre of war 'France & Flanders' on, 13 April 1917, and sadly was destined never to return to his home and family in Scotland again. Samuel is confirmed being Wounded-in-Action by 'Contusion' wounds to the shoulder, on 31 July 1917. The following year, he was reported 'Wounded-in-Action' on 14 October 1918, the status of this casualty later being changed to 'Killed-in-Action' on that date. His life and supreme sacrifice is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, in Belgium, which memorial includes the names of all the British fallen, whose bodies and remains were either never identified, and or, recovered from the battlefields of the Western Front Sold together with worn card cover for the Memorial Plaque, and registered envelope in which it was sent to the recipients notified next of kin, his brother, William Riddell Pollock, residing at, 51 High Street, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland The recipient's service papers (Burnt Series) are extant and accessible at The National Archives Condition: Medals & Plaque GVF

A Family Naval / Coastguard campaign and long service medal group: Jas (Father) and Son (Harry) Mitchell, H.M. Coastguard and Royal Navy respectively, a Hampshire family, with the father being from Freshwater, Isle of Wight Father: Commissioned Boatman Jas Mitchell, H.M. Coast Guard - Naval LS&GC. Victorian. Impressed naming (Jas Mitchell Cd Boatn. H.M. Coast Guard) Note: Suspension of medal has been removed, and medal one time brooched, the reverse of medal retaining some of the brooch fittings - see images Son: Able Seaman Harry Mitchell, Royal Navy - 1914-15 Star (214770 H. Mitchell, A.B., R.N.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (214770 H. Mitchell, A.B., R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (214770 H. Mitchell, A.B., R.N.) Important: Medals confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll (ref ADM 171/110) Jamess Mitchell was a native of Freshwater, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, where he was born circa 1844. In 1881 he is recorded as serving at the Coastguard Station at Woolston (Southamnpton) Hampshire. James was married to Sarah Mitchell, who had been born in at Castletownsend, Ireland. The Mitchells had a large family, with Robert (1874) and Edith (1878) being born at Langstone Harbour, Hampshire; Sarah (1876) born at Colechester, Essex; Ruthleen (1879) and Florence (1880) born at Woolston, Hampshire, and Harry born at Sholing, Southampton, Hampshire, England on 25 September 1895. Harry joined the Royal Navy circa 1901 Medals have no ribbons Condition: VF and better

A Famous Indian Regiment: Kali Panchwin 1768-1923 (R. Hennell, this the Indian reprint, New Delhi, 1985) A comprehsive regimental history of the 2nd Battalion Mahratta Light Infantry and it predecessor units prior to 1923 292 pages with numerous appendices and index. The appendices include several nominal rolls, including Honours & Awards (there are even abstracts showing the respective totals of Great War campaign medals and IGS 1908 medals and clasps earned by the regiment) Condition: This copy with DJ. Binding and contents Fine

A Far East Intelligence and Policing campaign and long service pair: Chief Inspector Brian Frederick Gravener, C.P.M. Royal Hong Kong Police late Intelligence Corps - GSM 1918. EIIR issue & clasp 'Malaya' (22828151 Cpl B.F.Gravener. Int Corps.) - Colonial Police LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue (Chief Inspector B. F. Gravener.Hong Kong.) Note: The GSM only has been plated - and a common practise with medals circa 1953-1980 in the Hong Kong Police Force Important: Recipient was awarded the Colonial Police Medal for Meritorious Service, the award being published in the London Gazette of 3 June 1978 Sold together with; 1. Named card box of issue for the GSM 1962 2. Transmittal letter from Army Medal Office dated 1962 The medal transmittal letter forwarding the GSM to Mr B. F. Gravener, Aberdeen Police Station, Hong Kong Brian Frederick Gravener was a native of Beckenaham, Kent, England where he was born in 1934. He served in the Intelligence Corps of the British Army prior to joining the Hong Kong Police Force. He subsequently served in Hong Kong for 23 years between 1956-1979. At the time of his retirement form the Royal Hong Police Force in 1979, he was a Chief Inspector, and holder of numerous 'Commendations'. He died in Newcastle, England on 31 January 2000. The medals mounted in the swing-style and as worn by the recipient. The ribands suspended from a medal mounting bar that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Far East Prisoner of War & 'Battle for Hong Kong' campaign and long service medal group of 6: Staff Sergeant Charles William Reed, 12th (Hong Kong) Company, Royal Army Service Corps - GSM 1918. GVI 1st type with clasp 'Palestine' (S/52137 Sjt. C.W. Reed. R.A.S.C.) - The 1939-1945 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - LS&GC. GVI 1st type 'Regular Army' bar (S/52137 W.O.Cl.2. C.W. Reed. R.A.S.C.) Note: GSM and clasp verified per respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/508) compiled and signed at Hong Kong on 15 March 1940, wherein the recipient is shown as having served in Palestine at Headquarters of 3rd Infantry Brigade Important: Staff Sergeant Charles Reed was captured and made Prisoner of War at the surrender of Hong Kong Colony on Christmas Day, 25 December 1941. A the commencement of the Pacific War on 8 December 1941, 12th (Hong Kong) Company, Royal Army Service Corps, mustered an estimated strength of 197 'All-Ranks', After initial internment in Hong Kong, Charles was subsequently transported to Japan, being shipped out of Hong Kong on the 'Fifth Transportation' of Prisoners of War Charles William Reed, the son of William Reed (a Store Sergeant, Indian Ordnance Department) and Lillian Reed, was born at Kirkee Cantonment, Poona, Bombay Presidency, India, on 31 October 1909. Like his father before him, Charles subsequently enlisted for the British Army on 16 December 1925, being posted to the Royal Army Service Corps. Prior to the fall of Hong Kong, his wife Ethel May Reed (nee Kelham)- together with other service families in Hong Kong Colony - had been evacuated to Australia. At the time of his capture, his wife was resident at 6, Asquith Avenue, Resberry, Sydney, Australia. Charles is recorded to have died at Long Eaton, England, on 9 January 1958 Medals all complete with original silk ribands and contained in their original card boxes of issue, the Second World War medals still in their torn greaseproof envelopes, and the boxes for the GSM and LSGC being officially named Sold together with copied Japanese POW Card The medals near brillant uncirculated - and a superb grouping Condition: Superb EF

A Far East Prisoner of War & Presidential Unit Commendation group of 7 to 3rd 'Kapyong' Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Korea: Private James Gettie 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, late 5th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery - The 1939-1945 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - General Service 1918-62. GVI first issue 'Palestine 1945-48' (863455 Sjt. J. Gettie. R.A.) - Korea Medal 1950-53. 1st issue (5/400071 J. Gettie) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' (5/40071 J. Gettie) Important: Gunner James Gettie confirmed Far East Prioner of War captured at fall of Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942. At the time of his capture James was serving with 5th Field Regiment Royal Artillery (ref WO 392/24) Note: The GSM and clasp verified per the respective medal roll of 41st Field Regiment Royal Artillery (ref WO 100/520) compiled and dated M.E.L.F., 3 August 1948, wherein his rank is shown as W/Sgt Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation: The Distinguished Unit Citation was presented to 3 RAR by the President of the United States of America. It is worn at all times by those who served with the battalion in the Battle of Kapyong, and by others whilst actually serving with the unit. The Citation is represented by the blue pennant on the Regimental Colour and by the blue rectangle which is worn above the right breast pocket. James Gettie, a Scotsman, was the son of Alexander & Jane Gettie (nee Campbell), who was born in, Plumstead, London, England, on 27 February 1918. At the time of his birth, his father a 'Shipwright' by trade, was serving with the Royal Navy (he subsequently joined the British Army, serving with the Royal Artillery from 1921-1928). James was one of 5 x children in the family, having 3 x brothers and 1 x sister. James was latterly brought-up at the family home in Port Galsgow, Renfrew, Scotland, where in 1942, the family was living at, 43 Guest Street, Glasgow, Scotland (ref WO 361/1536). Like his father before him, James enlisted in the British Army, joining the Royal Artillery, on 9 February 1937 (the recipients FEPOW Repatriation Report refers). Prior to joining the British Army, James had been employed as a 'Barman'. Gunner Gettite served with 5th Field Regiment Royal Artillery (9th Indian Division) during the Second World War. The stations and movements of 5th Field Regiment (63, 64, 73 & 81 Btys) during the Second World War were; - 03/09/1939: Stationed at Rawalpindi, Punjab, India - 00/01/1940: Formed into 2 x Bty's - 63/81 & 73 Btys - 21/10/1941: Embarked for Malaya - 06/11/1941: Arrived in Singapore - 08/11/1941: Arrived at Ipoh under command 28 Indian Infantry Briagade - 06/12/1941: Came under command 22nd Indian Infantry Brigade - 06/01/1942: Came under command 8th Indian Infantry Brigade - 29/01/1942: Came under command 54th Infantry Brigade - 14/02/1942: Captured by the Japanese On the fall of Singapore Colony, 15 February 1942, James was captured, and interred for the remainder of the war as a Prisoner of War. Sometime after his capture, he was transported to Taiwan, to be used as prison labour. During his years as a FEPOW he was interred at below following POW camps; - Changi (Singapore): 17/02/1942 - 23/09/1942 - Taihoru (Taiwan): 14/11/1942 - 10/08/1943 - Kinkaseki (Taiwan): 10/08/1943 - 01/06/1945 - Jungle Camp (Taiwan): 01/06/1945 - 28/08/1945 Gunner Gettie survived the ordeals of FEPOW internment, and was 'Liberated' from POW cativity, at Taiwan, on 2 September 1945. After a period of recovery, James returned to his regiment, and saw post-war active service in Palestine, by which time he held the rank of Sergeant. James took his final discharge from the British Army on 4 May 1949 James applied to immigrate to Australia, prior to leaving the British Army, sending his application from Palestine on 1949. He appears not to have returned to Britian prior to taking his discharge form the British Army in 1949, as he is recorded as boarding the liner S.S. Strathaird (sailed from London on 29 March 1949), as a transit passenger at Port Said, Egypt, bound for Melbourne, Australia. His intended place of residence in Australia being c/o Mrs Bertram, 44 North Cole Road, Armdale, Victoria James Gettie enlisted in the Australian Army, joining the Royal Australian Infatry Corps and being posted to 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment. The nominal roll of Australian War Veterans who served in the Korean War show that James Gettie held the unique number No 5/400071, and served with 3/RAR, in Korea between 17 January 1951 to 19 January 1952. During his service in Korea, James had the distinction of being present at the 'Battle of Kapyong', fought in April 1951, wherat 3/RAR so distiguished themsleves in fierce fighting against Chinese troops, that the battalion - and all the men in the battalion- were collectively awarded the United States Presidential Commendation - the only Australian unit to be honoured with the commendation during the Korean War. The official citation for the United States Distinguished Unit Citation reads; Quote, 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (23 and 24 April 1951) 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (24 and 25 April), Company A, 72nd Heavy Tank Battalion (United States), (24 and 25 April 1951). The above units are cited for extraordinary heroism and outstanding performance of combat duties in action against the armed enemy near Kapyong, Korea, on the dates indicated. The enemy had broken through the main line of resistance and penetrated to the area north of Kapyong. The units listed above were deployed to stem the assault. The 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment moved to the right flank of the sector and took up defensive positions north of the Pukhan River. The 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry defended in the vicinity of Hill 677 on the left flank. Company A, 72 Heavy Tank Battalion, supported all units to the full extent of its capacity, and in addition, kept the main roads open and assisted in evacuating the wounded. Troops from a retreating division passed through the sector which enabled enemy troops to infiltrate with the withdrawing forces. The enemy attacked savagely under the clangor of bugles and trumpets. The forward elements were completely surrounded going through the first day into the second. Again and again the enemy threw waves of troops at the gallant defenders, and many times succeeded in penetrating the outer defences, but each time the courageous, indomitable and determined soldiers repulsed the fanatical attacks. Ammunition ran low and there was not time for food. Critical supplies were dropped by air to the encircled troops, and they stood their ground in resolute defiance of the enemy. With serene and indefatigable persistence, the gallant soldiers held their positions and took heavy toll of the enemy. In some instances when the enemy penetrated the defences, the Commanders directed friendly artillery fire on their own positions in repelling the thrusts. Toward H:RARCH06C6 the close of 25 April, the enemy break through had been stopped. The seriousness of the break through on the central front had been changed from defeat to victory by the gallant stand by these heroic and courageous soldiers. The 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment; 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry; and A Company, 72nd Heavy Tank Battalion, displayed such gallantry, determination and esprit de corps in accomplishing their mission under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions as to set them apart and above all other units participating in the campaign, and by their achievements they brought distinguished credit on themselves, their homelands, and all freedom loving nations. Unquote. The Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation. The Distinguished Unit Citation was presented to 3 RAR by the President of the United States of America. It is worn at all times by those who served with the battalion in the Battle of Kapyong, and by others whilst actually serving with the unit. The Citation is represented by the blue pennant on the Regimental Colour and by the blue rectangle which is worn above the right breast pocket At the time of the Battle of Kapyong, James gettie was holding the rank of temporary Corporal, rank effective from 20 March 1951 (3/RAR Battalion War Diary, for April 1954 refers) Shipping records, show thatJames Gettie, described as 'Soldier', returned to Britain on 30 November 1952, when he disembarked at London from the liner S.S. Strathnaver, that had arrived from Sydney, Australia. His intended place of future permanant residence was cited as 43 Guest Street, Glasgow, Scotland Condition: GVF

A Far East Prisoner of War \'Battle for Hong Kong\' campaign & long service medal group of 5: Corporal Charles Wiliam Standen, Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers, late Royal Army Ordnance Corps - The 1939-1945 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC. GVI 'Regular Army' bar (1865252 Cpl. C. W. Standen. R.E.M.E.) Prisoner of War: Lance Sergeant Corporal Charles William Standen of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, confirmed captured by the Imperial Japanese Army at the fall of Hong Kong Colony, 25 December 1941 Charles William Standen, son of Stephen Charles Standen (a Stove Grate Maker) & Sarah Anne Standen (nee Walker), was a native of, London, England, where he was born on, 20 October 1905 (baptized on, 19 November 1905. His notified next of kin on his Japanese POW Card (held and accessible at The National Archives) was his mother, who in 1941, was living at, 12 Denmark Road, London. N.1. Charles enlisted in the British Army on, 20 April 1926, at which time he was posted to the Royal Engineers (his unique Army Number being in the block allocated to the Royal Engineers). Extant service cards held and accessible at The National Archives show that, Charles had taken his 'first' discharge from the British Army on 19 August 1932, having earlier been transferred to the Army Reserve on 19 April 1932, at the time of his first discharge, he was a Pioneer (Instrument Maker). Charles subsequently re-enlisted in the British Army, being posted to the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, with which unit he was serving in Hong Kong Colony at the start of the Pacific War, 8 December 1941. In December 1941, the R.A.O.C. unit in Hong Kong mustered an estimated 15 x Officers & 117 x Other Ranks. He was captured by the Japanese at Stanley, Hong Kong island, on 25 December 1941. After his capture at the fall of Hong Kong Colony, he was held in the below following POW camps: - Hong Kong: Shamsuipo POW Camp, 30/12/41 - 15/12/43 - Camp leader, Major Boon, R.A.S.C. - Japan: Narumi POW Camp, 16/01/44 - 10/05/45 - Camp leader, Flight Lieutenant W. Riley, R.A.F. - Japan: Toyama POW Camp, 10/05/45 - 05/09/45 Charles had been transported from Hong Kong to Japan, as a member of the 5th Transportation that occurred in December 1943. At the time of his liberation from incarceration as a Prisoner-of-War, he was located at Nagoya, Japan. at 'Liberation; he gave his home address as, 12 Dewey Road, Islington, London, N.1., England. Prior to taking his final discharge from the British Army, Charles had been transferred to the Royal Mechanical and Electrical Engineers. or, R.E.M.E., with which unit he was awarded his Military Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Charles Willam Standen is recorded as having died at, Colchester, Essex, England, on,.4 September 1980 Condition: About EF

A far travelled Australian Army \'Postie\'s\' Pacific War \'New Guinea\' campaign medal group of 5: Staff Sergeant Edward Stanley Lowther, 1st Australian Corps Postal, late 1st Australian Corps of Signals - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp (NX29226 E. S. Lowther) - The Pacific Star. No clasp (NX29226 E. S. Lowther) - Defence Medal (NX29226 E. S. Lowther) - War Medal (NX29226 E. S. Lowther) - Australia: Australia Service Medal (NX29226 E. S. Lowther) The campaign medals are all officially impressed Australian issues Recipients service papers: A full set of 27 x pages of service records, including photographic identity images for this recipient are held and accessible at the Australian National Archives, per below link (for copying and inserting in www search) - https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Gallery151/dist/JGalleryViewer.aspx?B=4885346&S=3&N=8&R=0/SearchNRetrieve/NAAMedia/ShowImage.aspx?B=4885346&T=P&S=1 Edward Stanley Lowther, was born at Moonee Ponds, Victoria on, 19 October 1902. By trade a \'Clerk\', he enlisted at Paddington, New South Wales on, 1 June 1940. Joining the 1st Australian Corps of Signals. Edward was attached to a reinforcement draft for overseas service in the Middle East, embarking from Australia on, 8 April 1941, subsequently disembarking at Suez on, 3 May 1941. On arrival in the Middle East, Edward was subsequently posted to 1 Corps Postal, a Line of Communication unit based in \'Palestine\' (and being \'East of Suez\' was NOT in an area eligible for award for The Africa Star - the group here offered being the recipients full and only medal entitlement). Promoted Corporal in 1941 he was further advanced Staff Sergeant on 15 January 1942. Edward re-embarked for return to Australia, on, 4 February 1942. In August 1942, he was promoted to Warrant Officer II. On 10 March 1944, he entered the Far East \'Pacific\' Theatre of War, when he disembarked at Port Moresby, New Guinea. Appointed Warrant Officer II, Staff Sergeant Edward Stanley Lowther took his discharge from the Australian Army on, 26 September 1945 Scarce seen Australian Army group to a \'Postie\' Condition: GV

A fascinating - and \'rare\' by theatre - repatriated \'Tientsin China\' FEPOW\'s campaign & MID campaign group of 4: Signalman George Curtis Welchman, Royal Corps of Signals - IGS Medal 1908. GV type II \'Burma 1930-32\' (2317307 Sgln. G.C. Welchman. R.Signals.) - 1939-45 Star - Italy Star - War Medal. With reduced size Oakleaf denoting a Mention-in-Despatches Important: Mention-in-Despatches confirmed for \'Gallant & Distinguished Services\' while a Prisoner-of-War, in Tientsin & Shanghai, China, 1941-42 George Curtis Welchman was a native of Newington, Hull, Yorkshire, England, where he was born on 10 September 1907. He attested for the British Army, and a career with the Royal Corps of Signals on 30 December 1925. At time of enlistment his \'Trade\' is shown as \'Labourer\' and he was 17 years 111 days of age. During his subsequent military service, George Welchman saw plenty of overseas service. His papers confirm that he was credited\' the following time spent overseas; India 22 November 1927 - 29 March 1933; Tientsin, China 12 December 1935 - 10 October 1942; Naples, Italy 3 May 1944 - 4 January 1947. It was however his China service that was to be the most eventful period Prior to the outbreak of the Pacific War on 8 December 1942, the British Ambassador to China, maintained \'Ambassadors Wireless Stations\' in Peking and Tientsin. The Wireless Stations were manned by attached service personnel from the Royal Corps of Signals, who like George Welchman were certified in the use of \'Wireless Confidential\'. That George lived in interesting and difficualt times when in China woud be an understatement - the invading Japanese Army had already occupied the areas surrounding the British settlement at Tientsin, and were intent on having the British presence in North China curtailed if not entirely removed. Not surprisingly a firm grip was placed against British interests, and a blockade of the settlement was put into effect by the Japanese - the 1939 Tientsin Incident - as it became referred almost brought Britain and Japan to war, and in the final reckoning only postponed the invevitable. George Welchman would by default have been handling, seeing, reading and sending communiques of the most sensitive nature over this period, and indeed throughout his service in China. On 8 December 1941, the British setttlement in Tientsin was overrun by the Japanese, and George Welchman was made POW (his service papers confirm) Initially he was held in Tientsin, but in February 1942, he was moved to Woosung POW Camp in the northern suburbs of Shanghai. At the time, the camp held about 1500 POW\'s, equally split between civilians and military, the majority being Americans, including 4th Regiment \'North China\' Marines, but also including about 50 British Naval and Military personnel comprising crew members from H.M.S. Petrel, and the Signallers from Tientsin and Peking. On 27 May 1942, George Welchman together with six other other signallers were transferred from Woosung, to another POW camp in Shanghai Incredibly for George Welchman, and inspite of him being a serving British soldier, he was selected as one of the \'Repatriation\' group of prisoners to be exchanged between Britain and Japan in 1942. Brokered by the neutral Swiss Red Cross, Britian and Japan agreed to make a mutial exchange of \'Civilian\' prisoners, especially diplomats and their staff and families that had been detained after the outbreak of the Pacific War. How and why George Welchman and his comrades were selected for repatriation is not known - but is most likely to have been \'security\' driven. In August 1942, George Welchman was embarked on the former NYK luxury liner \'Kamakura Maru\', and together with 900 other \'North China\' refugees was transported to the neutral exchange port of Laurenco Marques, Mozambique, where the mutual exchange of prisoners took place. He finally returned to the United Kingdom on 11 October 1942 - together with his wife (the full list of returnees is included in a September edition of the London Times) he was a very lucky man! Curiously, all 7 of the Royal Corps of Signals personnel who were transferred from Woosung Camp on 27 May 1942, were each awarded a \'Mention-in-Despatches\' for their gallant and distinguished services while POW\'s - and all of them appear in the same London Gazette notice. Just what deeds they performed while in captivity - or whether they were being rewarded for recognised service immediately preceding their capture is not presently known There were no eligible campaign stars for the handful of British soldiers captured in China on 8 December 1941! George Welchman later served in Italy where he was stationed based in Naples After leaving the Army, George became a \'Left Luggage Checker\' at an Airport, and resided at 20, South Park Road, Parkstone, Dorset. He died atr Bournemouth, England on 13 January 1984 All four campaign medals are confirmed in his service papers. Sold together with a copied set of the recipients service papers, LG entry page, and death certificate Condition: VF and better

A Fascinating Attributed Miniature Medal group of 7, worn by a Veteran of Battle of Britain, Burma & Netherlands East Indies: Private Leslie William Short, 6th Battalion South Wales Borderers - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, S. E. Asia 1945-46 - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Coronation Medal 1937 - Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with clasp 'Territorial' The miniature medals mounted as-worn in the swing style, and as-worn by the Defence & War Medals with silk ribands frayed & taped. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin & clasp fittings Medal Verification: The GSM with clasp S.E. Asia 1945-46, confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of 6th Battalion South Wales Borderers (ref WO 100/514) that was compiled & signed at Preston, Lancashire, England, on, 28 May 1948 Note: We do not know in what capacity the recipient was awarded the Jubilee & Coronation medals, and are sold as-found, and as-worn by the recipient Leslie William Short first enlisted in the British Army in 1937, in which year he enlisted in the Territorial Army and joined The Queens Royal Regiment (West Surrey), being given his unique Army Number 6087829, that was in the block allocated to The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey) in 1920, and issued sequentially through to circa 1941 (reference Surrey County Council, Regimental Rolls and Recruitment Registers 1908-1947). On 1 November 1938, Leslie is confirmed transferring to 4th Battalion The Queen's Royal Regiment (63rd Searchlight Regiment), his unit being converted to an Anti-Aircraft role as a 'Searchlight Regiment' for the defence of the Home Counties. His unit was mobilized for several weeks in 1938, and in late August 1939, immediately prior to the declaration of war in September 1939, Leslie was mobilized for full-time active service Battle of Britain: From early June 1940, there were almost nightly alerts as the Battle of Britain got under way, and on the night of 18/19 June several Luftwaffe bombers were picked up by searchlights of 63rd Rgt and destroyed by AA guns and night fighters On 3 July 1940, 3rd (Ulster) S/L Rgt, just returned from the Dunkirk evacuation, took over control of 474 S/L Bty and the Kings Worthy layout.Later, another newly formed battery, 524 S/L Bty, was assigned to 63rd S/L Rgt On 1 August 1940 all the converted searchlight units were transferred to the Royal Artillery (RA) and their companies were redesignated 'batteries'. The 4th Queen's became 63rd (Queen's) Searchlight Regiment, was awarded the privilege of retaining its Queen's regimental cap badge and buttons Southampton was attacked by daylight on 13 August and several times in September. However, the night bombing Bitz, starting in September, saw the S/L units fully engaged, with three big raids on Southampton in November and more in December and January 1941 The S/L layouts had initially been based on a spacing of 3500 yards (3200 m), but due to equipment shortages this had been extended to 6000 yards (5500 m) by September 1940. In November this was changed to clusters of three lights to improve illumination, but this meant that the clusters had to be spaced 10,400 yards (9500 m) apart. The cluster system was an attempt to improve the chances of picking up enemy bombers and keeping them illuminated for engagement by AA guns or night fighters. Eventually, one light in each cluster was to be equipped with Searchlight Control (SLC) radar and act as 'master light', but the radar equipment was still in short supply A new 524 Bty joined the regiment on 14 November 1940. This had been formed at 232 S/L Training Rgt at Devizes from a cadre of experienced officers and men provided by 66th S/L Rgt. 63rd (4th Queen's) S/L Rgt, in turn, supplied a cadre to 230th S/L Training Rgt at Blandford Camp where it provided the basis for a new 561 S/L Bty formed on 17 April 1941. This battery later joined 69th (3rd City of London) S/L Rg Leslie is confirmed as transferring from the Royal Artillery to the Royal Welch Fusiliers on 17 February 1945. He remained with the Royal Welch Fusiliers until transferring to the 6th Battalion South Wales Borderers with effect on 18 June 1945 (reference Royal Welch Fusiliers Transfer-In Registers, 1938-1945, Book 13). At the time of his transfer to 6/SWB, the battalion was serving with the 36th Infantry Division in Burma, indicating that he had been earlier serving with 2nd Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers, which battalion had been serving with 36th Infantry Division in Burma since 1944. 6/SWB served with 72nd Indian Infantry Brigade of 36th Infantry Division in Burma through to 18 July 1945, subsequently transferring to 71st Indian Infantry Brigade of 26th (Tiger Head) Indian Division in July 1945. Leslie's post-war campaign service in Netherlands East Indies saw him serving variously in Sumatra, by which time 6/SWB was part of 4th Indian Infantry Brigade, while continuing to serve under higher formation 26th (Tiger Head) Indian Division In the group photograph illustrating the lot, Leslie Short is the bare-chested soldier standing on the left. Note the SWB cap badge worn on centre of his slouch hat, also note his NCO L/Cpl comrade and Indian Army soldier both wear the campaign ribands for the 1939-45 Star & Burma Star Important: The sale is for the group of 7 x miniature medals only. The other items illustrated in this sale are not included (they are for sale separately on the website), and have only been included for provenance / reference purposes. We will however forward soft-copies of all the images to the buyer for their reference Condition: Some fraying & surgical tape repairs to ribands of 2 x medals otherwise mostly about VF

A Fascinating Battle of Britain, Burma & Netherlands East Indies Multi-Campaign Medal Group of 7: Private Leslie William Short, 6th Battalion South Wales Borderers Prior to transferring to the South Wales Borderers on 16 June 1945, the recipient had served in below following regiments: - Royal Welch Fusiliers - 63rd (Queen's) Searchlight Regiment Royal Artillery - 4th Battalion, The Queen's Royal Regiment (63rd Searchlight Regiment) - The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey) The medal group being sold comprises: - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918-62 'S. E. Asia 1945-46' (6087829 Pte. L. W. Short. S.W.B.) - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Coronation Medal 1937 - Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R.,Territorial (6087829 Gnr. L. W. Short. R.A.) Sold together with archive of insignia & ephemera including: a). Pair of South East Asia Command cloth shoulder titles b). South Wales Borderers bi-metal cap badge (polished) c). Royal Welch Fusiliers khaki cloth shoulder title d). Royal Welch Fusiliers 'Back Flash' embellished with units served e). A ribbon bar of 5 ribands, faded & including 1939-45 & F&G Stars (Sic) f). 36th Infantry Division woven formation bade g). 26th (Tiger Head) Indian Division cloth formation badge h). Imperial Japanese Army cloth rank badge i). 3 x gilt metal 'Wound Stripes' arm insignia j). A double row medal riband bar, with long hinged pin & clasp fittings k). Souvenir 'SEAC' album including photos & ephemera a/f Items a). - i). are all mounted on a fabric covered board, in a glazed frame. Note the items on the board will be removed from the glazed frame, and the board will be sent to the buyer (sans frame) Medal Verification: The GSM with clasp S.E. Asia 1945-46, confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of 6th Battalion South Wales Borderers (ref WO 100/514) that was compiled & signed at Preston, Lancashire, England, on, 28 May 1948 Note: We do not know in what capacity the recipient was awarded the Jubilee & Coronation medals, and are sold as-found, and as-worn by the recipient Leslie William Short first enlisted in the British Army in 1937, in which year he enlisted in the Territorial Army and joined The Queens Royal Regiment (West Surrey), being given his unique Army Number 6087829, that was in the block allocated to The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey) in 1920, and issued sequentially through to circa 1941 (reference Surrey County Council, Regimental Rolls and Recruitment Registers 1908-1947). On 1 November 1938, Leslie is confirmed transferring to 4th Battalion The Queen's Royal Regiment (63rd Searchlight Regiment), his unit being converted to an Anti-Aircraft role as a 'Searchlight Regiment' for the defence of the Home Counties. His unit was mobilized for several weeks in 1938, and in late August 1939, immediately prior to the declaration of war in September 1939, Leslie was mobilized for full-time active service (call out notices for these events are included as ephemera with the lot) Battle of Britain: From early June 1940, there were almost nightly alerts as the Battle of Britain got under way, and on the night of 18/19 June several Luftwaffe bombers were picked up by searchlights of 63rd Rgt and destroyed by AA guns and night fighters On 3 July 1940, 3rd (Ulster) S/L Rgt, just returned from the Dunkirk evacuation, took over control of 474 S/L Bty and the Kings Worthy layout.Later, another newly formed battery, 524 S/L Bty, was assigned to 63rd S/L Rgt On 1 August 1940 all the converted searchlight units were transferred to the Royal Artillery (RA) and their companies were re-designated 'batteries'. The 4th Queen's became 63rd (Queen's) Searchlight Regiment, was awarded the privilege of retaining its Queen's regimental cap badge and buttons Southampton was attacked by daylight on 13 August and several times in September. However, the night bombing Blitz, starting in September, saw the S/L units fully engaged, with three big raids on Southampton in November and more in December and January 1941 The S/L layouts had initially been based on a spacing of 3500 yards (3200 m), but due to equipment shortages this had been extended to 6000 yards (5500 m) by September 1940. In November this was changed to clusters of three lights to improve illumination, but this meant that the clusters had to be spaced 10,400 yards (9500 m) apart. The cluster system was an attempt to improve the chances of picking up enemy bombers and keeping them illuminated for engagement by AA guns or night fighters. Eventually, one light in each cluster was to be equipped with Searchlight Control (SLC) radar and act as 'master light', but the radar equipment was still in short supply A new 524 Bty joined the regiment on 14 November 1940. This had been formed at 232 S/L Training Rgt at Devizes from a cadre of experienced officers and men provided by 66th S/L Rgt. 63rd (4th Queen's) S/L Rgt, in turn, supplied a cadre to 230th S/L Training Rgt at Blandford Camp where it provided the basis for a new 561 S/L Bty formed on 17 April 1941. This battery later joined 69th (3rd City of London) S/L Rg Leslie is confirmed as transferring form the Royal Artillery to the Royal Welch Fusiliers on 17 February 1945. He remained with the Royal Welch Fusiliers until transferring to the 6th Battalion South Wales Borderers with effect on 18 June 1945 (reference Royal Welch Fusiliers Transfer-In Registers, 1938-1945, Book 13). At the time of his transfer to 6/SWB, the battalion was serving with the 36th Infantry Division in Burma, indicating that he had been earlier serving with 2nd Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers, which battalion had been serving with 36th Infantry Division in Burma since 1944. 6/SWB served with 72nd Indian Infantry Brigade of 36th Infantry Division in Burma through to 18 July 1945, subsequently transferring to 71st Indian Infantry Brigade of 26th (Tiger Head) Indian Division in July 1945. Leslie's post-war campaign service in Netherlands East Indies saw him serving variously in Sumatra, by which time 6/SWB was part of 4th Indian Infantry Brigade, while continuing to serve under higher formation 26th (Tiger Head) Indian Division In the group photograph illustrating the lot, Leslie Short is the bare-chested soldier standing on the left. Note the SWB cap badge worn on centre of his slouch hat, also note his NCO L/Cpl comrade and Indian Army soldier both wear the campaign ribands for the 1939-45 Star & Burma Star Although the ephemera accompanying the medals is patchy (the recipient had lost his original Pay Book on return to the UK) and the recipients service summaries (in album & ephemera) are confusing (the Welch Fusiliers back flash and decorative boards, all have Dunkirk & D-Day on them (indicating entitlement to 1939-45 & France & Germany Stars (sic), and that there is no evidence that he was ever wounded once, what is certain, beyond any doubt, is that from the facts known, Leslie Short had a fascinating war! Postage: This is a heavy & bulky lot reflected in the appropriate postage quote (which may be revised upwards pending on specific country of destination). Note however, we will not send the glazed frame to any destination - only the insignia on the backing board would be sent, sans glazed frame The medals mounted as-worn in the swing style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: Medals GVF

A fascinating Canadian Nurse -\'Wrexham Born\' - of Irish heritage Great War campaign pair of medals: Staff Nurse Eileen Constance Mostyn Hoops, Queen Alexandra\'s Imperial Nursing Reserve - British War Medal. Silver issue (S/Nurse E. C. Hoops.) - Interallied Victory Medals (S/Nurse E. C. Hoops.) Note: Single letter \'O\' in surname official correction on Interallied Victory Medal only - and exactly as issued to the recipient Sold together with: - Sterling silver named identity disc and bracelet chain. The obverse of the disc engraved \'E. C. Hoops\' \'Q.A.I.M.N.R.\' on 2 x lines. The reverse with English maker mark S.J.R. (Stephen John Rose) & London assay hallmark for 1916 Medals verification: The Great War campaign medals verified as the recipient\'s full medal entitlement for the Great War, reference the recipients respective Medal Index Card which shows that Eileen Constance Hoops first entered theatre of war \'France\' on 24 September 1917 (ref WO 372/23/20269) The recipients military service papers are extant and are held & accessible at The National Archives Eileen Constance Hoops was born in Wrexham, Wales in 1885. As a child she was brought up in the Isle of Man, where her father was a Medical Practitioner for some years. After her family migrated to Canada, Eileen lived a pioneering life in Telkwa, British Columbia. She subsequently trained as a nurse in Vancouver, Canada, and served as a Staff Nurse with Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve during the Great War on the Western Front from 24 September 1917. After the Great War she resided in Palo Alto, California, and died in Vancouver General Hospital in February 1963 Sold together with some hard-copy research Important: The Bulkley Valley Museum archives in British Columbia, Canada, have a large on-line archive of photographic and text material pertaining to Eileen Constance Hoops, and her Irish family who were prominent early pioneers in Telkwa, British Columbia. Her father being a Doctor, and her mother a Nurse. With brothers who were ranchers, and adventurers who had worked the Klondike & Yukon as miners, as well as serve overseas in the South African War. The Museum archives have numerous photographs, and articles The medals fitted with pieces of bright original silk \'moire\' ribands, the medals in near pristine condition See item code 22858 for her brother \'Adventurer\'s\' QSA medal Condition: Silver medal toned, the pair better than EF

A fascinating Great War campaign medal pair to an Australian later 'Murdered by Pirates' in Shanghai: Lieutenent John Reedie Harder Whangpoo Conservancy Board, Shanghai, late 1st Battalion 11th Gurkha Rifles & D.C.L.I. - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut J. R. Harder.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut J. R. Harder.) Note: Confirmed as a unique name and rank in British and Empire Forces Important: John Reedie Harder was 'Murdered' by River Pirates in Shanghai, China, when on 30 March 1930 he was mortally wounded with multiple wounds, subsequently dying the following day John Reedie Harder was a native of Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, where he was born circa 1893, a prominent member of the University of Adelaide national rowing championship team in pre-war Australia, he subsequently served as an officer with the British Army (D.C.L.I.) and subsequently Indian Army (1/11 Gurkha Rifles) during the Great War - his Medal Index Card - which is extant at The National Archives confirms the pair of medals, and has as his forwarding address, The Whangpoo Conservancy Board, Shaghai, China The Sunday Times of Perth Western Australia issue of 1 June 1930, published below news article; Quote, PIRATE OUTRAGE DEATH OF J. R. HARDER Search for Relatives in Adelaide SHANGHAI, Saturday. John Robert (sic) Harder, formerly of Adelaide University, who, was riddled by seven bullets as the result of a murderous attack by pirates on the Shanghai waterfront yesterday, died early this morning. ADELAIDE, Saturday. Little information could be gained in Adelaide to-day regarding John Rob- ert Harder, who was reported by cable to have been shot by pirates on the Shanghai waterfront yesterday and 'died' this morning. He was said to be formerly of Adelaide University. It was ascertained at the University this morning that John Reedie Harder, who was born in 1893, studied applied science there in 1910, 1911, and 1913, but he did not take a degree. Only two -families called Harder are living in Adelaide. They stated to-day that they are not related to the Harder who was shot in Shanghai Unquote. For a much more detailed account of the attack and subsequent inquest see 'The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser, issue of 20 June 1930 The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from silk watered ribands suspended from a mounting brooch bar that retains it's original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About EF

A fascinating group of 6 to a Polish soldier who prior to joining the 2nd Polish Corps in Italy in 1944, had served with the German 'Wehrmacht': Private Wincenty Czapelka, 6th Lwowska Infatry Brigade, 5th Kresowa Infantry Division, 2nd Polish Free Corps - Poland: Cross of Valour - Poland: War Medal - Poland: Award insignia of the 5th Infantry Division Badge - 1939-45 Star - Italy Star - War Medal Imp: The 5 KPD Badge with original makers marks of 'F.M. Lorioli, Miliano - Roma' Private Wincenty 'Vince' Czapelka, was born on 31 March 1925. Before the outbreak of the Second World War, lived at Gieraltowice, Rybnik, Slask, in south-west Poland. He was conscripted into the German Forces from the 29 August 1943 to 23 August 1944, on which latter date he was captured by the Allies. After his capture he was handed over to Polish control. Subsequently he 'voluntarily' enlisted into the Polish Free Forces serving under British Command. Posted to 22 Infantry Battalion, 2nd Polish Corps Troops Base on 26 October 1944. Transferred to the 16 Lwowska Rifle Battalion, 5 Kresowa Infantry Division on 21 November 1944. Took part with the 16 Lwowska Rifle Battalion, 6 Lwowska Infantry Brigade, 5 Kresowa infantry Division, 2nd Corps in the campaign in Italy from 26 Novemner 1944 to 2 May 1945, at the actions for the Northern Apennines, on the river Senio, Bologna and the Plain of Lombardy. Seconded to a Motor Vehicle Drivers Course with the 6 Lwowska Infantry Brigade at the Motor Vehicle Training Centre 18 August 1945 to 31 October 1945, and then as a motor vehicle driver to the 241 Royal Armoured Signals Corps Company, 11 March 1946 - 4 June 1946. Arrived in the United Kingdom from Italy on 5 October 1946. Completed a two year contract with Polish Resettlement Corps An extract from a provincial newspaper mentions that 'Vince' Czapelka, was 'forced to serve in the German Army' and that he had been captured by the Americans. He became a naturalized Briton in 1965, and was working at Hartscliffe where he was a employed as a Craftsmans Mate in a motor vehicle repair department Sold together with a quantity of ephemera. This includes both original papers (including the award certifcates for the Cross of Valour and Polish War Medal, correspondence from MOD to the recipients daughter in Bristol) and other copied documentation. Amongst the original correspondence is the recipients service record from the Ministry of Defence (confirming all of above details and medals awarded). Also with two copied pictures of the recipient wearing the medal riband bar and divisional inisgnia being sold with this group. Some but not all of the paperwork is here illustrated Condition: GVF

A fascinating POW campaign group of 5 to a 'Piper who 'Piped his comrades across more then 1000 miles of enemy held territory': Piper John Morgan Heckles, 2nd Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) late Seaforth Highlanders & K.O.S.B. - GSM 1918. GVI 1st issue with clasp 'Palestine' (3186373 Pte. J. Heckles. Black.Watch. ) - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Important: All medals and clasp confirmed as entitled and enumerated in recipients 'Certificate of Service' John Morgan Heckles was a native of Berwick-on-Tweed, where he was born on 2 February 1915. At the age of 16 he enlisted for service with his local Territorial Army unit, 4th Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers (TA) at Berwick-on-Tweed. At the time of his enlistment he was described as being occupied as a 'Messenger'. Already practised in playing the 'Pipes' prior to joining the Territorial Army, he was appointed a Piper in 4/K.O.S.B. He is also recorded as having served with the Seaforth Highlanders in 1933. On 6 June 1935 he enlisted in the Regular Army on 6 June 1935, joining the 2nd Battalion Black Watch, in which regiment he served as a Piper. He served a total of 10 years and 247 days with 2/Black Watch as under; - Home: 6 June 1935 - 20 September 1937 - Palestine: 21 September 1937 - 30 June 1940 - Aden, Egypt, British Somaliland: 1 July 1940 - 7 December 1940 - Crete: 8 December 1940 - 1 June 1941 - Germany POW: 2 June 1941 - 10 May 1945 - Home: 11 May 1945 - 7 February 1946 The regimental journal of the Black Watch 'The Red Hackle' issue of April 1966, has the below following letter from the Curator of the Regimental Museum published therein; Quote, Dear Sir, In the museum we have a set of bagpipes sent by the Red Cross to ex No 3186373 Piper (L/Cpl) M. Heckles, 2nd Bn The Black Watch (RHR), when a prisoner of war from Crete. The following is a brief story concerning these pipes as notified by L/Cpl Heckles. "I was taken prisoner of war in Crete, 1941, and sent to a prisoner of war camp in Spandau. Whilst in this camp the Red Cross sent this set of bagpipes to me. Later, together with about 200 other POW's. I was sent to another prison camp at Regensburg, Bavaria, which entailed a march of some one thousand miles, during which I played the pipes to cheer up the other POW's when they got a little downhearted. Between the dates of my capture and being released by the Americans in 1945, I carried these pipes a distance of 1150 miles, playing them most of the way." Curator Unquote. At the time of donating his pipes to the Black Watch Regimental Museum, John Heckles was living in retirement at 9, Cutherbt's Road, Highfields, Berwick-on-Tweed, and was still playing an active Piper! Sold together with a wealth of mostly original ephemera - as found - and far too numerous to list all here - but reflected in the cost of postage to send this archive together with the medals. Amongst the papers however are; included - Original Certificate of Service - Original hand written letter from recipient regarding his services - Numerous photographs of recipient in military and civil uniform with pipes - Photographs of recipient as a POW - Card from Red Cross apertaining to sending him a set of pipes - Copy of 'the Red Hackle' April 1966 (this folded) - Newspaper photograph and article - Original attestation certificate for the Territorial Army The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended on medal mounting bar that retains it's original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A fascinating Second World War South East Asia \'Andamans & Nicobars\' & \'Special Operations\' deployment Submarine Service group of 9: Chief Petty Officer Charles Wilson Falck D.S.M., H.M.S. Clyde late H.M.S. Una - Distinguished Service Medal. GVI first type (A/C.P.O. C.W. Falck. P.J. 114570) - NGS Medal 1915. GVI first issue & clasp \' Palestine 1936-39\' (J.114570. C.W. Falck. A,B. R.N.) - 1939-45 Star (P.J. 114570. A/C.P.O. C.W. Falck. D.S.M. R.N.) - Africa Star (P.J. 114570. A/C.P.O. C.W. Falck. D.S.M. R.N.) - Burma Star. With clasp \'Pacific\' (P.J. 114570. A/C.P.O. C.W. Falck. D.S.M. R.N.) - Italy Star (P.J. 114570. A/C.P.O. C.W. Falck. D.S.M. R.N.) - Defence Medal (P.J. 114570. A/C.P.O. C.W. Falck. D.S.M. R.N.) - War Medal (P.J. 114570. A/C.P.O. C.W. Falck. D.S.M. R.N.) - Naval LS&GC Medal. GVI first issue (J.114570. C.W. Falck. P.O. H.M.S Una.) Important: All of the Second World War campaign medal have been privately named in a contemporary style in neat impressed capitals The D.S.M was published in the London Gazette of 21 August 1945, the premable to the award citing; Quote, For gallantry, resource and devotion to duty, whilst serving in H.M.S. Clyde. In six patrols in the last year H.M.S. Clyde has carried out eight special operations under hazardous conditions in the Far East Unquote. Reference \'H. & A. 742/45\' the preamble to the full list of recommendations states; Quote, In 6 patrols in the last year H.M.S. Clyde has carried out 8 Special Operations, for which purpose she was sent to the Far East. She has also done damage to shipping and bomabrded Ross Island and Port Blair. The Special Operations were all extremely well carried out Unquote. The specific recommendation for Falk\'s D.S.M. states; Quote, As the senior rating in H.M.S.\"Clyde\", he has at all times set a fine example of loyalty, courage, leadership and devotion to duty during the course of 7 Far Eastern war patrols and has been an inspiration to the ships company Unquote. Note: H.M.S Clyde was based continuously at Trincomalee (Ceylon) from April 1944 - May 1945, for all of her \'War Patrols\' in the Far East. The first \'Far East\' patrol between 18-30 June was around the enemy held Indian islands in the Andaman Sea, where H.M.S. Clyde was deployed in air-sea rescue off of Port Blair during the bombardment there of Ross Island. She fired 8 rounds of 4\" at a small vessel supplying a shoire battery. She also bombarded enemy held barracks on Ross Island with many hits in the designated target area. The second patrol between 18-30 November 1944, required \'Clyde\' to insert and recover two reconnaissance parties off the West Coast of Thailand at \'Hatchi\' (Hatchai ?). The third patrol, between 18 - 25 December was to the Andaman\'s in a special operation landing 28 men. All subsequent operational patrols that followed were similarly involved in landing and recovering reconaissance parties from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, North and West Coasts of Thailand and the West Coast of Sumatra. These operations included the cooperation with United States Naval personnel who were part of the reconnaissance teams being landed. On her last and final patrol she sank a 10 ton Sampan. She returned to Trincomlaee on 18 May 1945 on completion of her final Far East Patrol and the last to be carried out by a \"River\" class submarine Clyde arrived at Kilindini on the 14 June for scrapping The group is court-mounted. The mounting brooch bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with a quantity of copied research including copies of official recommendation for the award of the DSM, and the last operational report of H.M.S. Clyde, some copied pictures of the recipient etc Condition: GVF

A father & son ?Buckinghamshire Constabulary? 1911 Coronation and Great War campaign service medal lot of 3: Sergeant John William Rolls Buckinghamshire Constabulary, and Inspector George John William Rolls late Army Service Corps A.). The fathers medal; Police Coronation Medal 1911. County & Borough Police (P.S.131. J.W. Bucks. Constabulary). See attached illustration of Sergeant Rolls wearing his Police Coronation Medal - note same serial number on his collars as engraved on his medal (illustration courtesy of Mick Shaw, historian of the Buckinghamshire Constabulary) B). The sons medal pair; - British War Medal. Silver issue (S4-122279 Sjt G.J.W. Rolls. A.S.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S4-122279 Sjt G.J.W. Rolls. A.S.C.) Note: The Coronation Medal contemporary engraved in serifed sloping letters, in the typical style known for recipients from the Buckinghamshire Constabulary. All 3 x medals are fitted with original silk ribbons, and all are mounted for wear in the swing style, and as-worn by the respective recipients. The mounting bars each retaining their original hinged pin and clasp fittings John William Rolls was a native of Weedon, Buckinghamshire, England where he was born circa 1865. John joined the Buckinghamshire Constabulary on 21 December 1884, and continued to serve with the force through to 14 March 1916, on which date, and by then a Sergeant he retired from the force. During his 31 plus years service, John is known to have served at various stations, the national Census returns showing his locations between 1891-1911 being as follows; 1891, as a Constable at Maids Moreton, Bucks; 1901 as a Sergeant at Steeple Claydon, Bucks; 1911, as a Sergeant at Police Station, Quainton, Aylsebury, Bucks. He was evidently a much respected officer ? and local newspapers over the period contain numerous mentions of him within published crime report and local interest articles John William Rolls, resident of Claydon. Tring Road, Aylesbury, is recorded as having died at Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, on 3 September 1934 George John William Rolls, son of John and Elizabeth Rolls, was born at Maids Moreton, Buckinghamshire, England, circa 1893. Like his father before him, George also joined the Police (his Army service papers held at The National Archives refer), having joined the force sometime after 1911 ? the national Census for 1911 shows him employed as a Gardener and residing at home with his parents George Rolls, 22 years and 6 months of age and measuring a 6 feet & 1 inches tall attested for the British Army at Watford, England, on 7 June 1915. His occupation shown on enlistment was Police Constable, and his residence was at Station Road, Quainton, Buckinghamshire. After enlistment George qualified as a ?Baker? and was soon appointed a Non Commissioned Officer. His ranks held during his military service were; Acting Corporal 19 June 1915; Acting Sergeant 10 August 1915; Sergeant 5 July 1918. After service at home, at Aldershot, he embarked aboard the S.S. ?Arundel? for theatre of war ?France? on 3 July 1918, disembarking at ?Boulogne?, the following day. While in France, George served with 29th Lines of Communication Field Service Company A.S.C.; 13th Field Bakery, A.S.C., and the 11th Field Bakery, Army Service Corps. George took his discharge from the British Army on 30 January 1919, and shortly thereafter returned to his career with the Police and is known to have attained the rank of Inspector (the last Will and Testament of his father refers) Condition: GVF

A female recipients \'Indian Services\' Second World War campaign and loyal service group of 6: Miss L.E. Browne, an expatriate volunteer and sometime resident of the United Provinces, India - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - H.E. The Governor United Provinces War Service Medal 1939-45 (Miss Browne for War Services) - A large silver & gilt (with silver marks) presentation medal (Miss C.E. Browne For Loyalty) Important: The H.E. The Governor Uhited Provinces \'War Services\' Medal. Obverse; The seal of the United Provinces, with legend in English \'Presented by H.E. The Governor U.P.\'. Reverse; Plain except for engraved naming details on four lines. The medal contained in a card box of issue, this bearing the makers label in the inside lid \'Kazim & Co, Jewellers & Watchmakers, Hazratganj, Lucknow\'. Together with a small embossed card \'With best wishes from Their Excellencies\' Note: The Second World War medals all fitted with issue contemporary ribands. The naming is engraved on latter medals We do not know in which capacity Miss Browne qualified for the medals, but they are accompanied by some original items of ephemera including; Large portrait photograph of Miss Browne wearing a saree; A group photograph taken at a prize giving ceremony at the Nani-Tal Yacht Club, this by Bakshi Photographers, Nani-Tal; An Indian Made Christmas Card with scene of snake charmers on obverse and the tidings \'After a Long Weary War, Best Wishes for Chistmas\' - unsigned The portrait photograph is large, and will require a large rigid package for posting, and hence postage has been calculated accordingly. Condition: Edge brusing on the United Provinces Medal, otherwise GVF

A female volunteer's 'Home Front' war & long service medal pair: Miss Winifred L. Morfee, British Red Cross Society - ​Defence Medal ​- Voluntary Medical Services Long Service Medal & 3 bars (Miss Winifred L. Morfee) Winifred Lilian Morfee was born in Lambeth, London, on 8 February 1888, and in 1911 was employed as a typist by the London County Council. The 1939 National Register records Winifred residing at, The Loft, 38 Oakshade Raod, Esher, Surrey, England, where she is shown as employed as a Local Governement worker, and under the remarks column is recorded as a volunteer member of the British Red Cross Spciety. Winifred died in Lymington, Hampshire, on 5 December 1982, aged 94 The medals mounted as-worn in the swing style. The medal mounting bar retaining the original lomng hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

A fine 'Brunei Revolt' campaign & long service medal group of 6: Captain William 'Bill' Gardner, Gordon Highlanders late Royal Army Ordnance Corps & Queen's Own Highlanders - GSM 1918. EIIR clasp 'Brunei' (23659232 L/Cpl. W. Gardner, Q.O. Hldrs) - GSM 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (23659232 L/Cpl. W. Gardner, Q.O. Hldrs) - UN Service Medal. With 'UNFCYP' riband for Cyprus - Military LSGC. EIIR 'Regular Army'(23659232 WO2 W Gardner RAOC) - Malaysia: Pingat Jasa Malaysia (514463 Capt. W. Gardner. Gordon Hldrs.) - EIIR Golden Jubillee Medal. By Bigbury Mint (23659232 CSM. W Gardner RAOC) Note: The last medal is an unofficial 'Veterans' medal - but nciely struck The group is mounted as-worn in the court-style by the Bigbury Mint, and still retaining the recipients Aberdeenshire address on reverse. Condition: GVF

A fine 'Highland Corps' Great War gallantry and campaign group of 4: Lance Corporal John Urquhart Macdonald, M.M., 1st Battalion Cameron Highlanders late Lovat's Scouts - Military Medal. GV first issue (S-26840 L-Cpl J. U. Macdonald. 1/Cam: Hdrs) - 1914-15 Star (3788 Pte. J. U. Macdonald. Lovat's Scts.) - British War Medal (3788 A. Cpl. J. U. Macdonald. Lovat's Scts.) - Interallied Victory Medal (3788 A. Cpl. J. U. Macdonald. Lovat's Scts Important:The award of the Military Medal was published in the London Gazette of 23 February 1918 - and an award for 'Passchendale Ridge', France John Urquhart Macdonald born circa 1892, was a native of Heatherly, Inverness, Scotland. He enlisted locally at Inverness on 2 September 1914, at which time he was 22 years of age, and joined one of the two local regiments, in his case the Lovat's Scouts (Yeomanry). He first experienced overseas active service when he disembarked with his unit at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli, on 26 September 1915. After service at Gallpoli with the Lovat's Scouts (Yeomanry) - where contracted Dystentry - John was trannsferred to 1st Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, whith whom he served in France and Flanders, as a member of 16 Platoon 'D' Company. On 16/17 September 1917 he is confirmed as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' after receiving Gunshot & Sharpnel Wounds , or GSW, to his right leg and back during the battle for 'Passchendale Ridge'. Inspite of the award of the Military Medal being published in the London Gazette of 23 February 1918, his service papers are notated to show that he was actually notiofied of the award of the Military Medal on 17 December 1917, when awarded the Military Medal by the II Corps Commander. Evidently a highly valued and respected soldier, John was recommended as a candidate for 'Officer Training' in late 1918, whether he attended such training is not known, but he transferred to the Army Reserve on 19 February 1919. Sometime shortly after taking his discharge from the British Army on 31 March 1920, John took up an overseas appointment in Northern Rhodesia where he appears to have been employed by the African Lakes Corporation Ltd (a letter in his extant pension papers refers) Note: A set of pension records for the recipient is extant and accessible at The National Archives Condition: Dark toned about VF

A fine 8th Indian Division 'Gurkha' NCO's named Second World War campaign group of 5: Havildar Dilbahadur Gurung, 2nd Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army - 1939-45 Star (5806 Hav. Dilbahadur Gurung, 7 G.R.) - Africa Star (5806 Hav. Dilbahadur Gurung, 7 G.R.) - Italy Star (5806 Hav. Dilbahadur Gurung, 7 G.R.) - Defence Medal (5806 Hav. Dilbahadur Gurung, 7 G.R.) - War Medal (5806 Hav. Dilbahadur Gurung, 7 G.R.) Important: All medals are Calcutta Mint / Indian issues, that have been impressed in the Indian Army style Note: Relatively scarce to find such Indian issue medals named to one of the regiments that transferred to the British Army on 1 January 1948, and would thus indicate a soldier who took his discharge - for whatever reason - before 15 August 1947, with the responsibility of issuing the campaign medals therefore transferring to the Indian authorities Condition: VF

A fine and scarce regimental campaign medal group of 7: Private C.H. Conduct, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment - IGS 1908. GV type I 'North West Frontier 1935' (5496634 Pte. C.H. Conduct. Hamps. R.) - IGS 1936. Clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (5496634 Pte. C.H. Conduct. Hamps. R.) - GSM 1918. GVI first issue 'Palestine' (5496634 Pte. C.H. Conduct. Hamps. R.) - 1939-45 Star - Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Note: GSM 1918 only with official correction to recipients forename initials 'C.H.' Important: The 1st Battalion Hampshire regiment were the only infantry unit of the British Army that qualified for the combination of medals and clasps listed above All named medals and clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls as under; 1. IGS 1908: Ref W/O 100/497 compiled at Rawalpindi, India on 10 November 1936 2. IGS 1936: Ref W/O 100/499 compiled at Palestine, on 27 November 1938 3. GSM 1918: Ref W/O 100/505 compiled at Ashford Mx, England on 15 April 1940 Condition: VF and better

A fine attributed miniature medal group of 7: Major Leavitt John Flint Taylor, Lancashire Regiment, late Royal Brunei Regiment, Tanganyika Rifles, Royal Malay Regiment, South Lancashire Regiment & 7th Gurkha Rifles - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. With Mention-in-Despatched Oakleaf emblem - GSM 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' and MID oakleaf emblem - GMS 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' - Malaysia: Active Service Medal (1957-1964) Important: GSM's & clasps were both 'rare' to regiment, as those medals and the second MID were earned when the recipient was seconded to the Royal Malay Regiment, and Royal Brunei Regiment respectively Note: The Mentions-in-Despatches both confirmed as being published in the London Gazette as under; - 05 April 1945: 'In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma and on the Eastern Frontier of India' 7th Gurkha Rifles (att'd 'V.Force') - 23 May 1958: 'In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Malaya' South Lancashire Regiment (att'd Royal Malay Regiment) The below following obituary - including some wrong dates ! - appeared in the 7th Gurkha Rifles Regimental Association Journal, 2006; Quote, Major Leavitt (Leav) John Flint Taylor 1921 -2006 Leav as he was known was born in Paignton, Devon on the 19th February 1921. His father was a Lieutenant in the Coldstream Guards but was wounded and sent home in 1916. Leav went to school at Kelly College. While at school he excelled at sports and his main claim to fame was in swimming. In 1938, he left school at the age of 17. He decided that as he had insufficient qualifications to apply for training at the RMC, he would join up as an Emergency Commissioned Officer and he eventually sailed for India for training in Bangalore. He was commissioned in 1941 into the 7th Gurkha Rifles and along with Jimmy Patrick was posted to Shillong, Assam to join the 1st Battalion. He was then seconded to V Force early in 1942 and joined Moke Murray on patrols in the Kabaw Valley. He continued his excellent work with V Force until after the Japanese were stopped at Imphal., earning a Mention in Despatches. He then returned to the 1st Battalion which was with 48 Brigade in 17 Indian Division. Leav was with the Battalion as it swept south from Imphal passing through the Corps bridgehead, and with the Tank Brigade advanced on Meiktila. The 1st Battalion led 17 Division through choking dust for some 500 miles to the banks of the Irrawaddy. Here they were attacked by Japanese Zeros but suffered no casualties. On crossing the river they continued the advance and eventually arrived at Meiktila, and while 63 Brigade turned south, the 1st Battalion leading 48 Brigade approached the town from the north meeting increasing resistance. Leav at this tiem was OC HQ Company. After the Japanese surrender Leav returned to UK, but decided to soldier on. He was posted to the Lancashire Regiment a move he felt was 'sad and refretable'. He needed to serve overseas and he soon organised a posting to the Malay Regiment in 1952. He served with them for three years, jungle bashing after Communist Terrorists and was awarded another Mention in Despatches. He then returned to HQ the Lancastrian Brigade as a Staff Officer, from 1955-1959. His next posting was to the King's African Rifles as 2IC, before going onto their Headquarters at Daresalaam in Tanganyika as DAQMG. His final secondment was to the Royal Brunei Regiment as 2/IC from 1961 to 1963. Home at last , his final posting was as Chief Instructor on the 3" Mortar at the Support Weapon Wing at Netheravon. He married first in 1946, his wife died in 1964. He married Jane in 1967 and lived very happily in Thatcher's Cottage. Leav was a staunch supporter of the Gurkha and did a great deal of fund raising for the GWT. At the age of 70 he did a free fall parachute jump and raised ?2000. We send our heartfelt condolences to Jane and the family Unquote. Note - good as above is - there are some date inaccuracies. Major Leavitt only served with the Royal Malay Regiment between 1956-1959. His African service was between 1961-1964, and thereafter he served with the Royal Brunei Regiment. He retired from the British Army on 21 December 1968 Leav may even have been the inspiration of one of the character's portrayed in the British 1964 movie 'Guns for Batasi' that was based on the East African mutinies of that era. What is more certain is that Leav was a central figure, during the mutiny of the 1st Battalion Tanganyika Rifles in 1964. The below following article on the 'Tanganyika Rifles Mutiny' from 'The Times' of 23 January 1964, describes vividly what happened to Major Taylor during that incident; Quote, The first 17 Britons expelled from Tanganyika - officers, n.c.o.s. and their wives and families - arrived at Gatwick Airport today. All spoke of a night of gunshots and shouting, and the nagging fear of an outbreak of violence as the African troops took over Colito Camp, near Dar-es-Salaam, where the officers and and n.c.o's were attached to the 1st Battalion, Tanganyika Rifles. For many hours the wives had no knowledge of what had happened to their husbands under arrest. The "take over" began as fire sirens sounded in the camp just before 2 a.m. on Monday. Major Leavitt Taylor, aged 42, said that he drove the half mile from the married quarters on the hill to the camp. "There were four cars in front of me. The first one was halted at the camp sign by two soldiers, both armed, and the driver was ordered in Swahili to get out - a sharp order in a very rough manner. "I put my car in reverse and one of the soldiers fired. The shot came very close. I went straight back to my house to join my wife. "Foring broke out on the opposite side of the hill where there were other married quarters. It now seems that this was a matter of terrorism rather then to hit or wound. "A Land Rover drove up to the home of Brigadier Sholto Douglas and we heard battering at the door. He was not there. Then a foot patrol of five men came up to my house. I asked what they wanted and was told in Swahili: 'We want you.' They told the women to stay in the house and marched me down to the guardroom at gunpoint. "They loaded their weapons on the way. One of them cocked his rifle. It was a very uncomfortable moment for me. This soldier said: 'We will shoot him here.' I though my time had come.' "I was searched for arms most meticulously, but not particularly roughly and then put in the guardroom with about 30 other officers and n.c.o.'s "There were about 40 or 50 soldiers waiting about in a sort of mutinous condition. They were making a lot of noise, but so far as we know they had not had any liquor, which I think is fortunate for us. I saw no sign of violence throughout the mutiny." About dawn, a Mr. Carter of the British High Commission was allowed in to talk freely to them. Soon afterwards, without any kit, they were taken by lorry to the airport to get a plane for Nairobi. Mrs Ann Ealand, wife of Major H.C. ("Tim") Ealand, was left in her house with her two children, Jennifer, aged 6 and Joanna, aged 4, when her husband went to investigate the fire alarm. "We wives knew nothing of what was happening. We heard rifle shots and saw and heard troops romaning around. It was very worrying. We had no idea what was going to happen to us or what had happened to our husbands. But in the end they treated us very well and there was no violence at all." Unquote The group mounted in the court-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary silk ribands and the mounting brooch bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Note: Only the miniature medals are here being offered for sale in this lot. The illustrations shown that include the full-size medals are for reference and provenance purposes only Condition: GVF

A fine Battle-Cruiser \'Far East\' Wind-Up Operations \'Netherlands East Indies\' B.E.M. and Second World War group of eight to a Veteran of he Arctic Convoys: Able Seaman Cecil Frederick Ivor Levell, B.E.M., H.M.S. Nigeria late H.M.S. Cumberland - British Empire Medal, Military Division, G.VI.R. (AB. Cecil. F. I. Levell. C/JX. 129509) - The 1939-45 Star - The Atlantic Star - The Africa Star. With clasp \'North Africa 1942-43\' - The Burma Star. With clasp \'Pacific\' - War Medal 1939-45 - Naval General Service Medal 1918-62. GVI issue with clasp \'S. E. Asia 1945-46\' (D/JX 129509. C. F. I. Levell. A.B. R.N.) - Naval LS&GC Medal. GVI 1st issue (JX 129509 C. F. I. Levell. A.B. H.M.S. Cumberland.) British Empire Medal (Military), was published in the Supplement to the London Gazette issue of 11 June 1946, and award for Operations in the Far East The preamble to the award states: Quote, The KING has been graciously .pleased to approve the award of the British Empire Medal (Military Division) to the undermentioned for distinguished service during the war in the Far East: — Unquote Medals and clasps verification: All 8 x medals and both clasps are confirmed as entitled per an accompanying letter form the Ministry of Defence Cecil Frederick Ivor Levell was a native of Marylebone, London, England, where he was born on, 28 November 1910. He enlisted in the Royal Navy in November 1928 as a Boy 2nd Class, doing his initial training on Ganges, later serving on the Capital Battleships H.M.S. Marlborough and H.M.S. Repulse During the Second World War, Cecil served variously - including return deployments - on the Light-Cruiser H.M.S. Nigeria from 3 September 1940 to 25 June 1941, and the Heavy-Cruiser H.M.S. Cumberland, which latter he served aboard for a period from 23 September 1941. He ended his War service in South East Asia in 1945, serving aboard H.M.S. Nigeria H.M.S. Nigeria: Nigeria served in Home waters and off the Scandinavian coast for the early part of the war. On 28 June 1941 Nigeria, in company with the destroyers Bedouin, Tartar and Jupiter intercepted the German weather ship Lauenburg in thick fog north-east of Jan Mayen Island. The German ship was detected through the use of HF/DF. The crew of Lauenburg abandoned ship after they were fired upon, allowing the British to board her. Valuable codebooks and parts of the Enigma machine were found aboard and recovered. This was one of the earliest captures of Enigma material of the war, and came a few weeks after the destroyer Bulldog had captured the first complete Enigma machine from the German submarine U-110 on 9 May 1941. Nigeria was latterly assigned to operate in the Mediterranean. On 12 August 1942 she was participating in Operation Pedestal, escorting a convoy bound for Malta. She was the flagship of the close escort group, commanded by Admiral Harold Burrough. Nigeria was torpedoed and damaged by the Italian submarine Axum but managed to make it back to Gibraltar escorted by three destroyers. 52 crew were killed in the attack. Admiral Burrough meanwhile transferred his flag to the destroyer Ashanti whilst Nigeria returned to Gibraltar. Later \'Nigeria\' operated off the South African coast, and on 12 March 1943 she picked up 30 survivors from the American merchant James B. Stephens that was torpedoed and sunk on 8 March 1943 by the German submarine U-160 about 150 nautical miles (280 km) north-east of Durban. Nigeria was then assigned to operate with the Eastern Fleet from February 1944 until December 1945, when she returned to the UK to be refitted. During her time in the far east, she participated in raids on Sumatra H.M.S. Cumberland: In October 1941, Cumberland joined the 1st Cruiser Squadron Home Fleet escorting the Arctic convoys until January 1944, winning the battle honour Arctic 1942-1943. She was then transferred to the Far East, as part of 4th Cruiser Squadron Eastern Fleet. In September, she carried out raids on Northern Sumatra. During this period, Cumberland won the battle honours Sabang 1944 and Burma 1945. On 7 February 1945, Cumberland was back in Simonstown to have her rudder repaired She returned to the United Kingdom on 12 November 1945 and transported troops until June 1946, when she was placed in reserve until 1949 At the end of the Pacific War and during the immediate Post-War \'Wind-Up\' operations in South East Asia, Cecil Levell was present. Naval services in this period included, the re-occupation of Singapore Colony, Malaya and Netherlands East Indies (now Indonesia). Both H.M.S Nigeria (Sumatra / Sabang) and H.M.S. Cumberland (Java / Batavia) were in theatre where the ships and the ships crew were involved in clearing and disarming Japanese forces, distribution of supplies, and the important repatriation and evacuation of former allied Far East Prisoners-of-War, whose lives were imperilled by nationalist Indonesian forces who had declared independence and were resisting the re-occupation efforts by the returning colonial powers. \'Seedie\'s\' registers of Second World War awards to British, Empire and Commonwealth naval and merchant navies, shows that the BEM was sent to the recipient when serving on H.M.S. Nigeria. Cecil was also awarded a scarce issue of the \'South East Asia 1945-46\' clasp to his Naval General Service Medal. Cecil\'s other post-war postings included but were not restricted to H.M.S. Unicorn and H.M.S. Cochrane. Cecil was discharged to shore on 10 February 1953 having been awarded his L.S. & G.C. Medal in 1943. He is recorded to have died at London, England, sometime during February 1973 The recipients Naval service sheets are extant are are held & accessible at The National Archives Sold together with some hard-copy photocopied research including the recipients Naval \'Service Sheets\' and a letter from the Ministry of Defence confirming the recipients medals and clasps entitlement The medals mounted in the court-style on card, for display-purpose Condition: GVF

A fine British India Volunteer Officers campaign and long service group of 6: Lieutenant Charles Kenneth Nicholl, V.D., Calcutta Light Horse (Auxiliary Force India), late 34th Poona Horse, Indian Army - 1914-15 Star (2/LT. C.K. Nicholl, I.A.R.O. Attd 34/Poona Horse.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt. C.K. Nicholl.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Capt. C.K. Nicholl.) - IVD. GV with top bar (Lt. C.K. Nicholl. Calcutta L. Horse. A.F.I.) - 1937 Coronation Medal - VFLSM. GV issue (Lt. C.K. Nicholl. Calcutta L Horse. A.F.I.) Note: The medals mounted in the court-style and as-worn by the recipient, in the order shown above. The integral brooch bar on the V.D. with pin removed to facilitate mounting. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Important: The first five medals all confirmed as issued as under; - Campaign trio: Medal Index Card accessible at The National Archives - Indian Volunteer Forces Decoration: Gazette of India issue of 11 June 1927 - 1937 Coronation Medal: Reference the Medal Roll Charles Kenneth Nicholl was a native of Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born in 1889. His father, Charles Nicholl, was a Mercantile Clerk who had been born and subsequently worked in India. Charles Kenneth Nicholl worked for many years in Calcutta, Bengal, where he was employed as a Merchant Charles Nicholl saw extensive campaign service during the Great War, his recorded 'War Services' form the Indian Army List showing; North West Frontier of India, December 1914 to March 1915; France, April 1915 to March 1918; Palestine, March 1918 to 11 November 1918 A scarce medal combination including a named Great War trio to a British Officer of the distinguished Poona Horse Condition: Silver medals dark toned otherwise VF

A fine campaign and double long service medal group of 7: Sergeant-Major G. Lowdon, Royal Scots Fusiliers and later Army Cadet Force - 1939-45 Star - France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI issue with clasp 'Malaya' (3183618 W.O. Cl. 1. G. Lowdon. R.S.F.) - Efficiency Medal. GVI issue with 'Territorial' bar: (3183618 Sjt. G. Lowdon. R.S.F.) - Cadet Forces Long Service Medal. EIIR Iusse (G. Lowdon. ACF.) Note: The General Service Medal with official corrections to naming Important: The GVI GSM with clasp 'Malaya' is a scarce issue medal and clasp to the Royal Scots Fusiliers, which regiment did not serve in Malaya until 1954-1957. In this regard the award of the GVI medal is likely indicative that Sergeant Major Lowdon was serving on attachment in Malaya away from his parent regiment at the time of qualifying for his GVI issue GSM The group mounted in the court-style. The mounting brooch bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Minor contacs to earlier medals otherwise VF

A fine campaign group of 6 including a rare \'Malay States\' award to the British Army: Warrant Officer Class II E.W.S. Macey, Royal Army Pay Corps - 1939-45 Star - France and Germany Star - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR issue & clasp \'Malaya\' (21016929 Cpl. E.W.S. Macey. R.A.P.C.) - GSM 1962. 2 clasps \'Borneo\' & \'Malay Peninsula\' (21016929 W.O.Cl.2. E.W.S. Macey. R.A.P.C.) - Kedah State (Malaysia): Jubilee Medal (1943-68) Note: This last medal was issued to commemorate 25 years since accession to the throne by Sultan Badlisha Basis the combination of post 1945 medals and clasps together with the distinctive professional military tailoring evident on the mounted group, we suspect that the recipeint was attached to regiments of the Gurkha Brigade while serving in Malaya - most likely battalions of either 2 G.R. or 6 G.R. The group mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from old contemporary ribands and ther mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and casp fitting. Condition: GVF

A fine campaign service combination of 6: Sergeant S. Glover East Yorkshire Regiment late 1st Battalion Duke of Wellingtons Regiment - IGS 1908 Medal. 'North West Frontier 1935' (4611364 Pte S. Glover. D.W.R.) - 1939-45 Star - France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (4611364 Sgt S. Glover. E.Yorks.) It is not presently known what regiment Sergant Glover served with in North West Europe, but would here mention that both the 2nd and 5th Battalions of the East Yorkshire Regiment landed on D-Day, 6 June 1944. The former having the distinction of being in the 'Assualt Troops' landed at Sword Beach, Normandy , where it spearheaded the landings as part of 8th Brigade, 3rd Division The group mounted in the 'swing style' presumbaly as worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: GVF

A fine confirmed 'Battle of Leros 1943' Prisoner of War and later Korean War medal group of 6 to 'The Faughs': Private K. Gavin 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles, late 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers - The 1939-1945 Star - The Africa star - The Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Korea Medal (7043160 Rfn, K. Gavin, R.U.R.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Important: Recipient is confirmed 'Prisoner of War' in German hands from 16 November 1943, while serving with 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers (Ref War Office casualty list WO 417/75) The recipient originally enlisted in the British Army sometime prior to 1940. On enlistment he was posted to the Royal Irish Fusiliers, and was serving with 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers, which battalion served at Malta 1940-1943. In 1943, 2/RIF was deployed to Leros, in the Aegean to prop up the Italian forces there against an anticipated German attack. The subsequent 'Battle of Leros', resulted in the anihalation of the British and Italian forces there, Fusilier Gavin being amongst the British troops captured on the island. As a Prisoner-of-War, Fusilier Gavin was interred in Germany at Stalag 4G located at Oschatz Private Gavin served in the Korean war with 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles, which regiment earned the below following battle honours for their services in Korea; - Seoul (only awarded to 3 x British Regiments) - Imjin - Korea 1950-51 Condition: GVF

A fine early Malaysian Army Malaya and Congo campaign group of 3: Corporal Abas. B. Atin, Federation Regiment - Malaysia: Pingat Khidmat Berbakti 1960 (General Service Medal 1960) - GSM 1918. EIIR with clasp 'Malaya' (201437 Cpl. Abas. B. Atin. Fed. R) - United Nations: Service Medal with ONUC riband, for Congo Peacekeeping 1960-62 The recipient was a Malay soldier serving in the 'Federation Regiment' The Pingat Khidmat Berbakti, or GSM (1st type), was a medal awarded exclusively for service within and on the borders of Malaysia Formed in 1952, the Federation Regiment was a multi-ethnic unit comprised of men from all of Malaya's multi-ethnic races. In 1954 and 1955, 1 Bn Federation Regiment under the command of Lt. Col. Trevor, OBE, had one confirmed kill in Sungai Bong, Butterworth by 8 Platoon, C Company. 1 Bn Federation Regiment was then transferred to Melaka and Muar and had 3 kills, with 7 bandits captured. On 26 August 1956, the 1 Bn Federation Regiment killed the senior personal assistant to Chin Peng, Secretary General of the Malayan Communist Party. Another CT was killed during Operation Latima around Jasin. On 17 July 1957, 1 Bn Federation Regiment scored another kill in the District of Bahau The first overseas operations by troops from post-independence Malaysia, were a contingent of 1,947 personnel sent as part of the United Nations Operation in the Congo or ONUC. This contingent was known as the Malayan Special Force The medals mounted in the court-style, and as worn by the recipient. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Silver medals toned otherwise GVF

A fine early Victorian campaign & long service group of 4: Sergeant Robert Dunn, 72nd Highlanders - Crimea Medal. 'Sebastopol' (Serjeant Robert Dunn, 72d Highlanders, March 5th 1856) - Turkey: Crimea with 'Sardinian' rev (No.1419 Serjeant Robert Dunn, 72nd Highlanders) - Indian Mutiny Medal. 'Central India' (Serjt. Robt. Dunn, 72nd Highlanders) - Military LS&GC Medal. Victtorian issue (1419 Serjt. Robt. Dunn, 72nd Foot) Note: The Crimean medals contemporary engraved - the Crimea in the atypical 'Gothic' style common to the 72nd. The Turkish medal fitted with a Crimea type swivel suspender. Robert Dunn was born in Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland, and enlisted in the 72nd Highlanders at Edinburgh in February 1841, aged 20 years. In his subsequent career of 21 years with the Colours, he served in Gibraltar, Malta, North America and in the East and West Indies, witnessing active service in the operations before Sebastopol in the Crimea and in Central India during the Mutiny, when the Regiment suffered a dozen or so casualties in the action at Kotah in March 1858. Dunn, who attained the rank of Sergeant in August 1850, was discharged in July 1862; sold with copied service papers The group mounted in the swing-style, and possibly 'as-worn' in the order listed, suspended from old silk ribands and mounted on an old brooch bar this latter retaining its original long hinged pin fittings Sold together with a copy of the recipients service papers confirming all of the above details plus medals and clasps issued Condition: GVF

A fine early Victorian campaign pair to a \'Fighting Irish\' veteran of General Pollock\'s \'Avenging Army\' in Afghanistan 1842, who later earned a maximum clasp issue medal for the first Sikh War: Private William Burns, 31st (Huntingdonshire) Regiment - Afghanistan 1842. Victoria Vindex; Rev \'Cabul 1842\' (No. 1120 William Burns, Pt. H.Ms. 31st Regt.) - Sutlej 1846. Rev \'Moodkee\' 3 clasp \'Feroz\' \'Aliwal\' \'Sobraon\' (William Burns, 31st Regt.) Note: The Afghan \'Cabul 1842\' medal is contemporary named in large engraved serifed letters, and in the typical regimental style with single eight pointed stars before and after the naming. The Afghan medal fitted with the original steel clip with a replacement hinged straight bar suspension The 31st Regiment subsequently became the 1st Battalion East Surrey Regiment in 1881 William Burns was born in the Parish of St. Brides, Dublin, Ireland. A Labourer by occupation he attested for the 47th Regiment at Dublin on 27 September 1825, aged 18 years. Transferred to the 16th Regiment in December 1828 and to the 31st Regiment in January 1840. Attaining the rank of Sergeant in January 1833, he was Court Martialled and reduced to Private in June 1834 - his papers recall that he had been guilty of being drunk in the barracks. The aofresaid infringement apart, his conduct throughout his service was described as being \'Very Good\' with only two other \'minior crimes\' against his name in the Regimental Defaulterers Book. With the 31st Regiment he served in Afghanistan, being present at Drazeena and Jazeen (?) for which he received the medal for ?Cabul?. He later served in the First Sikh War, for which he was awarded the medal with respective clasps. Having completed a staggering 20 years overseas service in India and Afghanistan, Private Burns was discharged, in consequence of being ?worn out?, on 17 July 1846 Sold together with soft-copy set of service papers that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: GVF

A fine General Service Medal pair for 3 separate South East Asian Campaigns: Rifleman Minbahadur Gurung, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles - GSM Medal 1918. EIIR 'Malaya' 'Brunei' (21148228 Rfn Minbahadur Gurung 2 GR) - General Service Medal 1962. 'Borneo' (21148228 Rfn Minbahadur Gurung, 1/2 GR) The clasps on the GSM 1918 attached by a silver rod as issued The pair mounted 'Swing-Style' suspended from a pin-back brooch bar with contemporary ribbons and almost certainly 'as-worn' by the recipient Condition: VF

A fine Great War maximum issue campaign medal group: Private Joseph Rankin, 12th Battalion Highland Light Infantry late Mercantile Fleet Auxiliary - 1914-15 Star (J. Rankin. Asst.Std., M.F.A.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (40372 Pte. J. Rankin. H.L.I.) - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal (Joseph Rankin) - Interallied Victory Medal (40372 Pte. J. Rankin. H.L.I.) Joseph Rankin is confirmed on the Mercantile Marine Medal Index Card as having been born in Glasgow, Scotland, and is known to have been a member of the Mercantile Fleet Auxiliary in period 1914-16. His 'Military' Medal Index Card, confirms his subsequent service in the Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment). The card shows that Joseph enlisted in the British Army on 19 January 1916, and served with the 12th Battalion H.L.I., with which unit he appears to have been 'Wounded-in-Action' while serving in the Balkans his MIC being annotated with letter 'W' denoting for wounds, and that he was discharged from the British Army as a consequence on 22 May 1918, per Army Order 265/17 The medal are contained in a contemporary cardboard box with the retail trade address of 'J.E. Dickinson, 96, Westagte Road, Newcastle', which may be an indicator of where Jospeh Rankin later settled, and or worked in the post war years The medals mounted in the swing-style with laddered-effect, and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary watered silk weave ribands, the mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with a soft-copy of the recipients Military Medal Index Card that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: EF

A fine Great War period 'Sudan' service group of 3: Private John R. Berry, (Motor Transport) Army Service Corps - British War Medal. Silver issue (M2-138702 Pte. J.R. Berry. A.S.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (M2-138702 Pte. J.R. Berry. A.S.C.) - Egypt: Khedives Sudan 1910 'Darfur 1916' (M2-138702 Pte. J.R. Berry. A.S.C.) Note: The Khedives Sudan is officially impressed Important: All medals and clasps confirmed as entitled, reference the Medal Index Card, and respective medal roll for the Khedives Sudan Medal 1910 (ref WO/100/407) John R. Berry, was not entitled to a 1914-15 Star. These 3 x medals being his full medal and clasp entitlement A soft copy of the Medal Index Card confirming all 3 x medals will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: GVF

A fine Indian Army service group of 6: Lieutenant-Colonel Edward Charles Bayley, 15th Lancers, Private Secretary to the Lieutenant-Governor of the Punjab & late Private Secretary to the Lieutenant-Governor, North West Provinces and Oudh - C.I.E., 3rd type neck badge, gold and enamel, in Garrard, London case of issue - O.B.E. (Civil) Officer?s 1st type breast badge. Hallmarks for London 1917 - Kaisar-i-Hind. Second Class (silver). EdVII issue, with integral top brooch bar - Order of St. John of Jerusalem. Serving Brother?s breast badge, silver and enamel - AGS 1902: EDVII with clasp 'Somaliland 1902-04' (Capt. E.C.B. Bayley, 15th Lancers) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue Note: As Lieutenant-Colonel Bayley remained 'ordinarily resident 'in India during the Great War and saw no active campaign service he was neither entitled or issued with any Great War campaign medals Important: Below following are the references for his awards where known; - CIE (Ref award London Gazette, 12 December 1911) - OBE Civil Division (Ref London Gazette 3 June 1919) - KIH (Ref biographical entry in 'Who Was Who' 1916-1928) - AGSM (Ref WO 100/101) - a unique to regiment medal and clasp - 1911 Delhi Durbar Medal (Ref WO 100/400) only 17 x to regiment Edward Charles Bayley was a native of Edinburgh, Scotland, where he was born on 13 December 1867. His father George Hayley being 'Writer to the Signet', Edinburgh. Edward was educated privately and at Sandhurst. He was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the 2nd Battalion Scottish Rifles (Cameronians) in September 1887, transferring to the Indian Army in 1890. Promoted to Captain in September 1898, Major in September 1905 and Lieutenant-Colonel in September 1913. Edward was Private Secretary to Lord McDonnell, Lieutenant-Governor of North West Provinces and Oudh, 1899-1901 and later was Private Secretary to the Lieutenant-Governor of Punjab, 1907-20. While serving with the 15th Lancers (Curetons Mooltanee Cavalry) he was seconded for service with the Somaliland Field Force, 1903-04, earning in the process a unique to regiment AGSM medal and clasp named to the 15th Lancers (a search of the respective medal rolls do not return any other 15th Lancers recipients of the AGSM). The respective medal roll for his AGSM shows that in Somalialand, Captain Bayley served with the 3rd Ekka Train, Supply & Transport Corps. He retired in October 1920. Lieutenant-Colonel Bayley died on 26 April 1924 Sold together with research notes, including biographical extract from 'Who was Who' All except the C.I.E. mounted in the court-style. The mounting brooch bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings A scarce combination of orders and medals including a rare Edward VII issue KIH and a unique to regiment AGSM Condition: GVF

A fine Indian Volunteer \'Crack-Shot\'s\' long service medal and best-shot awards group of 4: Sergeant James Fitzernest Barnes \'B. Company\' 1st Punjab Volunteer Rifles - Volunteer Long Service Medal (India & Colonies). EDVII issue (Sergt. J. F. Barnes 1st Pjb. Voltr. Rifles) - Montgomery Challenge Cup. Dated 1895-96 - Punjab Volunteer Rifles Shield. Dated 1900-01 (B Coy) - Indian Volunteer Rifle Association: Rivett Carnac Trophy Challenge Cup. Dated 1903-04 The \'Shooting Badges\' - all designed to be worn on volunteer uniform, (on tunic chest or sleeves) - are complete with their original pin and clasp fittings, as issued Medal verification: Sergeant Barnes, 1st Punjab Volunteer Rifles is confirmed awarded the Volunteer Long Service Medal, per The Gazette of India issue 185 of 1903 James Adolphus Fitzernest Barnes, son of Joseph James Barnes (Apothecary, H. M. Bengal Service) and Elizabeth Charlotte Barnes (nee) was a true \'Son of Empire\', born at Meena Meer (sic), Punjab, British India (now in Pakistan), on, 8 June 1864, and baptised there on, 13 October 1864. James is recorded as having twice married. Firstly he married Lilian Esther Green (20) at Lahore Cathedral on, 7 December 1887, at the time of his marriage he was described as a \'Clerk Financial Commissioners Office\', Secondly, shown as \'Widower\', James (33) married Florence Hope Dissent (29) on, 23 April 1898 at, Calcutta, Bengal. At the of this latter marriage he was recorded as employed as being employed with the \'Revenue & Agricultural Department\'. James Adolphus Fitzernest Barnes is recorded to have died at Lahore, Punjab, on 10 November 1907, the cause of death being due to a \'Liver Abscess\', and his body was interred for burial the very same day!. At the time of his death James was shown to be 43 years of age and described as \'Superintendent Punjab Secretariat\' The long running shooting prowess of Sergeant J. F. Barnes is well chronicled in numerous issues of the Civil and Military Gazette (Lahore) between 1890-1907, which are all accessible at online resources The \'Shooting\' awards are in all cases scarce - with only members of the actual \'winning\' teams being presented silver awards. For example there were only 10 x members of the 1st Punjab Volunteer Rifles presented with badges for their victory in the Montgomery Challenge Cup in 1895-1896 A scarce & desirable documented ensemble of awards Condition: Mostly toned GVF & better

A fine miniature Military Cross and Bar Mesopotamia group of 5: Lieutenant-Colonel Raleigh Blandy, MC*, Commandant 2nd Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army, late 1st Battalion Royal Munster Fusiliers - Military Cross. GV issue with second award bar - IGS Medal 1908. EDVII 'North West Frontier 1908' 'Waziristan 1919-1921' - British War Medal. Silver issue - Interallied Victory Medal. With Mention-in-Despatches oakleaves on riband - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue Sold together with; - Scanned image of Lt-Colonel Blandy MC in full dress uniform of 2/9 Gurkha Rifles Important: The below following sources confirm entitlement to the recipients medals as under; - Military Cross (published London Gazette 3 June 1917) - Bar to the Military Cross (published London Gazette 25 August 1917) - IGS 1908 Medal 'North West Frontier 1908' (ref Medal Roll WO 100/397) - British War and Interallied Victory Medals (ref Medal Index Card) - Mention-in-Despatches (published London Gazette 15 August 1917) - Mention-in-Despatches (published London Gazette 12 March 1918) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (ref medal roll WO 100/400) The first award of a Military Cross was in respect of Raleigh's gallantry during the crossing of the Tigris River at 'Shumran Crossing' - an epic action for 2nd Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles, and their seminal battle honour for the Great War, where Major Wheeler of 2/9 G.R. leading the first 'assault tow' was awarded a Victoria Cross, and Lieutenant Russell an immediate D.S.O. Captain Blandy was in command of the 'Second Tow', and the regimental history of 9 Gurkha Rifles describes his part in the forced landings at Sumram, as follows; Quote, Immediately after landing the first tow, the ten boats started on their return journey. But shelling and small arms fire permitted only six to reach. These were loaded with 'C' Company under Captain R. Blandy and Lieutenant S.D. Gladstone, but gain came under heavy small arms fire, wounding or killing the rowers. Captain Blandy seized the oar and guided the boat in, collecting two bullets through his left sleeve and whilst disembarking, was wounded in the abdomen by a bullet which providentially deflected off his belf buckle, thus not proving fatal...... Unquote. Note: During the crossing of the 'Shumran Bend', 2/9 G.R. sustained a total of 107 casualties (including 7 x British Officer, of whom 2 were killed and another 5 were wounded, the latter including Captain Blandy) The award of a bar to the Military Cross was in respect of his reconnaisance work in advance of another river crossing later in 1917. The citation from the London Gazette is shown as under; Quote, For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He commanded with great ability a patrol which, under the fire of the enemy, discovered after dark a ford over the river by which the troops crossed on the following night. But for his intrepid action the troops would not have been able to cross Unquote. Reginald Blandy was born in Funchal, Maderia Island on 22 May 1884. He was the son of Richard Ridpath Blandy, who was a son of the third generation head of the famous Blandy family that controlled - then as now - the Maderia Wine and Shipping trades in the island of Maderia. He was commissioned into the Indian Army on 29 August 1906, and as a member of the Indian Unattached List served with 1st Battalion Royal Munster Fusiliers during the Mohmand Campaign of 1908. Thereafter he was posted to 2nd Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles and remained with that battalion for the rest of his long military career. He was evidently an officer of early promise as the regimental history of 9 G.R. makes reference to him being assigned to join the official Survey of India 'Pamir Triangulation Survey Party 1913' in command of a group of 11 Gurkhas from 2/9 G.R. who were to act mostly as signallers to the expedition. He served in the Pamirs between April - October 1913. During the Great War, Raleigh served in Mesopotamia from 1916 onwards, being wounded in action, and gaining a brace of Military Crosses and a brace of Menions-in-Despatches. Post war he was promoted Lieutenant-Colonel on 3 June 1932, becoming Commandant of 2/9 G.R. in the same year. He retired from the Indian Army on 1 January 1935. Raleigh Blandy was married to Lorna E. Lloyd at Llandovery, Camerthenshire, Wales in 1922. After retiring from the Indian Army, Raleigh together with Loran returned to their home in Wales, where they lived in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire. Raleigh is recorded as having died in Carmarthen sometime in the fourth quarter of 1967. At the time of his death Lieutenant-Colonel Raleigh Blandy was 83 years of age The medals mounted in the court-style by Spink of London, and as 'originally-worn' by the recipient. The reverse of the mount retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings. together with a worn Spink of London label. Ribands faded Important: The items being here sold in this lot, are just the miniature medals, and the scanned image referred to above - the recipients full-size medals are not included in the sale and here being shown for provenance / illustration / reference purposes only Condition: Silver medals black toned otherwise

A fine multi-campaign Second World War, Palestine & Korean War medal group including a rare to regiment campaign clasp for 'Malaya': Corporal N. Abbott, 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's Regiment - The 1939-45 Star - The Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI 'Palestine 1945-48' & 'Malaya' (14604430 Cpl. N. Abbott. D.W.R.) - Korea Medal 1950-1953 (22220083 Cpl. N. Abbott. D.W.R.) - United Nations Service Medal: With clasp 'Korea' Important: The recipients GSM with clasp 'Palestine 1945-48' verified on respective medal roll (ref WO 100/531) wherein 'both' of the recipients Army numbers are shown. With notes showing that Corporal Abbott served with 1/D.W.R. in Palestine Mandate Territory, from 2 September 1945. Under the remarks column, the Army Medal Office, referring to Orders of Battle for Palestine e show that 1/D.W.R. served in the operational area 27 September 1945 to 1 January 1946. Another note shows that the medal and clasp was issued on 8 November 1954 Note: The recipients first Army number 14604430 was issued to him sometime after 1942, being later allocated the number 22220083, indicating a soldier who had taken his discharge and then re-enlsited at some time post 1945 During the Korean War the Duke of Wellington's Regiment was awarded the below following battle honours; - The Hook 1953 - Korea 1952-53 A fine combination of war medals to the Duke of Wellington's Regiment, incluidmng a rare to regiment GSM 'Malaya' clasp, in which theatre of operations the Duke's never served, Corporal Abbott serving there on detachment Medals mounted for display in the court-style Condition: GVF

A fine multi-campaign, France, Salonica & Palestine, \'Hussar\'s\' 1914 \'Mons\' Star & bar campaign medal group: Private Robert John Hutcheson, 3rd (King\'s Own) Hussars later served 7th Queens Own Hussars & sometime City of London Yeomanry - 1914 Star. With tailors 'slider' clasp (6003 Pte. R. J. Hutcheson. 3/Hrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (6003 Pte. R. J. Hutcheson 7-Hrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (6003 Pte. R. J. Hutcheson 7-Hrs.) Theatres of War Served: Confirmed as having served 1914-1919, in France (3rd Hussars), Salonica (City of London Yeomanry 'Rough-Riders' & Palestine (7th Hussars), fighting against Germans, Bulgarians and Ottoman Turks, per biographical entry contained in the book London County Council 'L.C.C. Record of War Service 1914-18 (1922)' Medal verification: All of the campaign medals & clasp confirmed as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War per below cited medal rolls - 1914 Star. No clasp: Ref WO 329/2394. Entered 'France', 16 August 1914 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: (ref WO 329/16) Robert John Hutcheson, youngest son of Robert Hutcheson (an Engine Fitter) & Harriet Hutcheson (nee Purdie) was a native of Deptford, London, England, where he was born on, 25 February 1885. At the time of the compilation of the 1891 National Census for England & Wales, Robert is shown as the second youngest of 9 x children, that comprised 4 x boys, and 5 x girls. The 1911 National Census shows Robert still living in Deptford, London, where was employed as a Labourer (almost certainly with L.C.C.), and living with his now widowed mother and 4 x younger sibling sisters, viz, Rose Hutcheson (24), Bessie Hutcheson (22), Lillie Hutcheson & Nellie Hutcheson (15). By the time of the compilation of the National Register of England & Wales, 1939, he is recorded as still employed with the London County Council, as a 'Leading Hand' with the London Public Transport Board & living with his wife Elizabeth Edith Hutcheson (nee Freeman) at their residence located at, 38 Manwood Road, Crofton Park, Lewisham, London. Robert is recorded as having died at Lewisham, London, England, on, 14 April 1959 When he joined the British Army, Robert John Hutcheson attested for the Corps of Hussars and subsequently served in both the 3rd (King's Own)and 7th (Queen's Own) Hussars during the Great War. He first served on the Western Front in France & Flanders with the 3rd Hussars, taking part in the early actions of 1914, from 16 August 1914. His Medal Index Card also notes that he served with the City of London Yeomanry. He survived the Great War and was transferred to Class ‘Z’ Army Reserve on 23 March 1919. The medal rolls and Medal Index Card further note that at some time he used the alias of David Websper The 3rd Hussars formed part of the 4th Cavalry Brigade in Allenby’s Cavalry Division. They held the line at Mons at Conde until 23 August 1914 when they were relieved by the 19th Infantry Brigade. They played an important role in the battle for Le Cateau and they relieved the hard pressed 1st Cavalry Brigade at Nery in September. On 9 September 1914 they were holding the bridges across the Marne. At the end of October they were fighting in the fields between Messines and Wytschaete during the 1st Battle of Ypres. Neither the 3rd or 7th Hussars served in Salonica, with Robert serving there with the City of London Yeomanry 'Roughriders'. 7th Hussars were located in India in 1914, and subsequently served in Palestine with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force, including Private Robert John Hutcheson Each medal retaining its original long length of silk moire ribands as issued Condition: GVF

A fine Naval Gun Crew campaign group of 4 medals to a 'Deck-Gunner' who survived - and reported - the sinking of his Defensively Armed Merchant Ship that was sunk by U-Boat 'Torpedo' Action: Able Seaman William Drew, Royal Navy - China 1900, no clasp (199811 W. Drew. Boy 1 Cl., H.M.S. Barfleur) - 1914-15 Star (199811, W. Drew, A.B., R.N.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (199811, W. Drew, A.B., R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (199811, W. Drew, A.B., R.N.) Important: The China 1900 medal an official un-marked replacement, named in correct impressed serif style per DSM's / LSGC's issued during the Great War - and confirmd as issued in his papers due to loss of original medal that went to the bottom of the ocean when his Defensively Armed Merchant Ship 'Rosalind' was sunk by enemy U-Boat action in 1917 Leading Seaman William Drew was born in the parish of Poplar, London and volunteered for service with the Royal Navy, June 1898. Served during the Third China War aboard HMS Barfleur, gained the China 1900 Medal, ?Certificate of Service? states ?duplicate China medal issued, original lost D.A.M.S. Rosalind?. Drew served continuously aboard numerous ships with the Royal Navy and later the Royal Fleet Reserve until February 1923 on completion of 25 years service - he did not however earn, or receive any Long Service Medals. ?Certificate of Service? notes the award of chevrons in 1914,1915,1916 & 1917, he was also presented with four pounds and three shillings as his share of the Naval Prize Fund and gained two further payments in 1922 & 1924. Regarding the loss of HM Oiler ?Rosalind? Drew?s official report states ?Homeward bound, loaded-On Friday 6th April 1917 while on watch about 3:15pm I sighted an enemy submarine about two points off the port bow. Gun would not bear, she fired a torpedo at about 800 yards range, the torpedo ran on the surface and struck the ship about 100 yards above the bridge, port side. The next I saw of him was about 100 yards on the port quarter, I trained my gun 'DEck-Gunner' (after loading it myself) but I was to late as she disappeared. My number three then came on the gun platform and then came number two, after having difficulty to come aft over the broken deck. I again sighted the submarine on the starboard quarter and opened fire at 600 yards shot going over, I came down 200 yards and fired again, dismantling her periscope. I then fired two more rounds rapidly but she disappeared again, in the meantime she fired another torpedo which struck the ship in exactly the same place on the starboard side, leaving the ship holding by the mid-ship fore and aft bulkhead, the remainder of my gun?s crew then closed up. The Captain came aft and ordered us to our boat, which was the last to leave after picking up two men who were hanging by the foremost boat?s fall, port side. We were just about 12 yards away from the ship when the submarine opened fire keeping well ahead . Her first shot fell just astern of our boat, she fired in all 75 rounds, so many on each side of the ship and from what I could see there were about ten hits on the port side. Then steaming round to the starboard beam on the surface, she fired a third torpedo, which I think must have struck the engine room, after that she steamed to the North as hard as she could, not troubling about the boats. It took the ship about three and a half hours to sink and one man was drowned.? Drew then goes on to describe his journey until eventually reaching safety, eight miles to the South of Cape Claire, Ireland Sold together with boxes of issue for Great War Medals (these only fragmentary), the original vellum ?Certificate of Service?, and a fascinating - and scarce for a rating from the lower decks - typescript, official detailed report of the loss of H.M. Oiler ?Rosalind? in a torpedo attack, this account jointly written by Leading Seaman Drew The medals all fitted with contemporary silk weave ribands Provenance: DNW Lot 631, 25 February 2011 Condition: EF

A fine positively attributed post-War 1964 ‘Aden Brigade’ B.E.M. Pair: Staff Sergeant John Keith Roberts, Royal Corps of Signals, who was instrumental in enabling military and civil communications across Aden Colony - British Empire Medal, (Military). EIIR issue - Military LS&GC. EIIR, 2nd issue, with \'Regular Army\' bar Award verification: The British Empire Medal to Staff Sergeant J. K. Roberts Royal Corps of Signals, which was for service in Aden Colony, was published in the London Gazette issue of 1 January 1964. The official recommendation is quoted below: Quote, Aden Colony and State. 17 May 1961 to 6 May 1963. He carried out his basic line work and administrative duties as Troop Sergeant of Line Troop most successfully. These line duties entailed a supervision of work effort on cable projects, works services and fault repairs through the whole of Aden State. In addition to these, his established duties, he was intimately concerned in the detailed planning of Signals Works Services for Aden Colony (and State) and the preparation of specifications and stores forecasts for such projects. He applied the knowledge gained from his General Post Office background and training to the multitudinous line communication problems, with an intelligence and shrewdness which always produced the right answer. His task on line communications was a difficult one owing to the paucity, indeed non existence in many instances, of cable routing records in the Services and Posts and Telecommunications Aden: These difficulties were aggravated by the rapid build up of Army units with associated new camps and installations. He showed admirable flexibility of mind in coping with the continual changes in communication planning required by this build up. A flair for making use of what equipment and cable was available as opposed to what was technically required enabled him to produce the solution to many immediate communication problems. His work called for a considerable and sustained personal effort far greater than that required or expected from one of his rank and seniority. His example was an inspiration to those who worked for and with him. These additional duties entailed close liaison with the Senior British engineers of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications Aden and his work enabled the first intelligible set of cable records for both civil and military installations, to be made. His conduct and ability gave an excellent impression of the potential of Army Signals to the Civil Technical Staff in Aden: so much so that the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications acknowledged his fine spirit of cooperation and his excellent work by sending a letter of appreciation, at the end of his tour, to Headquarters Middle East Command. Unquote. The BEM was a well earned \'End of Tour\' for service in Aden Colony. The B.E.M. and LS&GC being the recipients full medal entitlement for his military service. The recipient - fortuitously per subsequent events - having completed his Aden service between the few years of \'peace\' there between that fell between the cut-off date for the GSM 1918 with clasp \'Arabian Peninsula\' (30 June 1960) and the GSM 1962 with clasps \' Radfan\' & \'South Arabia\' (which were effective from 27 April 1964 & 1 August 1964, respectively) John Keith Roberts was recommended for the B.E.M. on 3 July 1963 by Major P. A. MacGillivray, Officer Commanding No. 254 Signal Squadron (Aden), and Brigadier M. Harbottle, Commander Aden Garrison. Formerly known as Headquarters British Forces Arabian Peninsula (Independent) Signal Squadron Note: The sale is for the 2 x miniature medals only. The full-size medals are not included, with images of them only being here included for illustrative & attribution purposes (soft copies of the images will however be sent to the buyer) Medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medals mounted on a white metal mounting brooch that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A fine Royal Australian Air Force Vietnam and Long Service group of 4: Leading Aircraftman John William Jude, 2 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force - Vietnam 1964-73 (A221267 Jude J.W.) - Australia: Defence Force Service Medal. With 'Further Service' bar (J.W. Jude A221267) - Australia: National Medal (A221267 Jude J.W.) - Republic of South Vietnam: Campaign Medal & clasp '1960-' (A221267 Jude J.W.) Note: The campaign medals both officially named in the pantographed style. The South Vietnam medal being the superior manufactured issue with ring suspender for issue to ANZAC personnel Important: John William Jude, was born in Quirindi, New South Wales, Australia on 8 December 1938. Mustering as an Instrument-Fitter he served in Vietnam between 19 April 1967 to 10 March 1968, during which time he served with 2 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force Based at Phan Rang air-base, No. 2 Sqaidron R.A.A.F, was a bomber squadron flying 'Canberras' . It is recorded that the flew 11,963 bombing sorties, and are credited with dropping an estimated 76389 bombs, killing a confirmed 786 enemy personnel, and perhaps as many as 3390 others estimated. Further No. 2 Squadron destroyed 15568 bunkers, 1267 sampans and 74 bridges. Casualties incurred by No. 2 Squadrion were the loss of 2 x Canberras and their crews while on combat operations. The group mounted in the swing-style and presumably 'as-worn' by the recipient. The medal mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with copy of the 'Certificate of Service' generated from the 'Nominal Roll of Vietnam Veterans' confirming his basic service details Condition: GVF

A fine Second World War and Korean War campaign and double long service group of 6: Company Sergeant Major Benjamin Cole, 1st Battalion Welsh Regiment, late South Wales Borderers and Police - Defence Medal - War Medal - Korea Medal (3957281 C/Sgt. B. Cole. Welch.) - United Nations Service Medal. With clasp 'Korea' - Military LS&GC. EIIR with 'Regular Army' bar (3957281 C/Sgt. B. Cole. S.W.B.) - Police LS&GConduct Medal. EIIR issue (Const. Benjamin Cole) Note: The recipients unique Army Number shows that he was a pre 1941 enlistment, his number being in the block allocated to the Welch Regiment for enlsitments in the period 1920-1941 The group mounted in the court-style. The mounting brooch bar containing the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

A fine Second World War era British Red Cross Society 'Home Front' medal group with insignia: Miss Clarice Gertrude McKears (British Red Cross Society) - Defence Medal - Voluntary Medical Service Medal. With 4 x bars (Miss Clarice Gertrude McKears.) - B.R.C.S.: Proficiency in Air Raid Recautions Training & 'Instructor' bar (12024 C. McKears) - B.R.C.S.: Proficiency in Red Cross Nursing. With bar '1942' (27313 C. McKears) - B.R.C.S.: 3 Years Service Medal. Kings Crown. With 2 x '3 Years' bars (48762) Sold together with below companion British Red Cross Society insignia; - B.R.C.S.: Official Red Cross Uniform Badge. Enamelled Geneva Cross - B.R.C.S.: 'For Service; enamelled lapel badge. With Kings Crown - B.R.C.S.: Gilt and enamel 'Scarf' badge. With reverse fittings Important: Where issued as fittings, all medals and badges complete with their correct integral top bars and reverse fittings Condition: GVF

A fine senior NCO\'s campaign and long service medal group of 6: Staff Sergeant T. G. Potter, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, late Royal Army Service Corps and 1st Battalion Hampshire Regiment A). India General Service 1908. GV 2nd issue & clasp \'North West Frontier 1935\' (5496796 Pte. T. G. Potter. Hamps. R. B). India General Service 1936. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' (5496796 Pte. T. Potter. Hamps. R.) C). Defence Medal D). War Medal E). Military LS&GC Medal. GVI 2nd issue \'Regular Army\' bar (S/5496796 S. Sgt. T. G. Potter. R.A.S.C.) F). Military Meritorious Service Medal. EIIR., 2nd issue (5496796 S. Sgt. T. G. Potter. R.E.M.E.) Medals & clasp verification: Both of the India General Service medals and clasps confirmed entitled per the regimental medal rolls of the 1st Battalion Hampshire Regiment (rolls for the other medals are not yet in the public domain), cited as under: - India General Service 1908 & clasp: The roll compiled & signed at Rawalpindi Cantonment, Punjab, India, on, 10 November 1936 - India General Service 1936 & clasp: Ref WO 100/499. The roll compiled & signed at Palestine (Mandate Territory) on, 27 November 1938 The recipient was posted to the Hampshire Regiment, when he first enlisted in the British Army (circa 1930) during the inter-war era, his unique Army number being in the block that had been allocated to the Hampshire Regiment in 1920. He had transferred from the 1/Hamps sometime prior to 1937, as he was not present with the battalion during the battalions qualifying service for the GSM 1918 with pre-war clasp for \'Palestine\' The medals mounted in the swing style and as-worn by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended from a mounting bar which latter retains its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold with copied medal roll extracts for the two India General Service Medals Condition: GVF

A fine Senior NCO\'s multiple Victorian Wars campaign group of 4: Colour Sergeant James Budge, 71st Highland Light Infantry - Crimea Medal 1854. With clasp \'Sebastopol\' (No 2508. Corpl James Budge 71 H.L.I.) - Indian Mutiny Medal. With clasp \'Central India\' (Corpl Jas Budge, 71st Highd. L.I.) - IGS 1854 Medal. Silver issue with clasp \'Umbeyla\' (2508 Cr.Sergt. J, Budge, H.M.\'s 71st Regt) - Turkey: Crimea Service Medal. Sardinia reverse plugged & fitted with British Crimea suspender Note: The British Crimea Medal named in one of the typical styles common to this regiment, this being engraved in \'Gothic\' letters having florate engraving before and after the naming Important: All the medals are fitted with stitched contemporary silk weave ribands, and evidently \'as-worn\' by the recipient, The ribands each fitted with silver or white metal buckles (no hallmarks), that for the Turkish Crimea retaining the mounting posts to rear of buckle, the others buckles having lost their mounting posts All medals and clasps confirmed as issued on the recipients service papers (for first 3 medals) and the IGS 1854 per the respective medal roll (reference WO 100/20) James Budge, a true \'Highlander\' was born in the parish of Ardersier, at Campbelltown, Inverness-shire, Scotland, and enlisted in the 71st Highland Light Infantry at Glasgow on, 1st October 1846. At time of his enlistment he was 17 years and 8 months of age, and described himself as having been a \'Tailor\'. In his subsequent military career, he racked up 21 years and 29 days with the Colours, of which 16 years and 5 months was spent overseas as under; - Canada: 6 years - Crimea: 1 year 6 months - Malta: 1 year 7 months - India: 7 years 4 months The highest rank he attained was \'Colour Seregeant\' . He took his discharge at Fermoy, Ireland, on 3 March 1868, at which time he indicated that his intended place of residence on leaving the army was to be Lanark, Scotland. He is confirmed in his papers as having qualified for all of the Crimean and Indian Mutiny medals. He also held 2 x \'Good Conduct Badges\', and inspite of his name appearing 5 x times in the \'Regimental Defaulterers Book\' and once being tried by \'Court Martial\' his overall military conduct was described as having been \'Very Good\' Sold together with set of service papers confirming above details and which will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: Toned with minor contacts throughout. British Crimea Medals GF, others about VF and better

A fine Straits Chinese Second World War and Long Service campaign group: Corporal Khong Peng Noon, Federated Malay States Volunteer Force - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI type I bar 'Malaya' (12465 Cpl Khong Peng Noon, F.M.S.V.F.) Important: The award of the Efficiency Medal confirmed in the Federated Malay Government Gazette of 4 January 1951 By race, Efficiency Medals seen named to Straits Chinese / Peranakan recipients are scarce on the market Condition: Single contact edge bruise on Efficiency Medal otherwise VF

A fine Volunteer Officers Order of St. John group of 6: Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick William Gibbon, V.D., T.D., Royal Army Medical Corps late Medical Officer to Durham Volunteer Royal Engineers - Order of St. John of Jerusalem: Knight of Grace set with gold pin on reverse of star - Coronation 1902: Silver, unnamed - Coronation 1911 - Volunteer Decoration: Victoria (Surg.-Major F. W. Gibbon, 1st Durham R.E.). H/M 1892 - VFLSM: Vic (Surgeon Captain F. W. Gibbon, 1st. D.V.R.E. May 1896 Army Med. Res.) - Territorial Decoration. GV issue with hallmarks for London 1919 Important: Both the VD and TD are fitted with their integral top brooch bars, as issued Frederick William Gibbon was born at Seaham harbour, Co. Durham, England, on 8 July 1862. He was educated at the Royal Grammar School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and at Durham University College of Medicine. He became a L.S.A. London in 1883 and a L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. and L.M., Edinburgh in 1886. Gibbon first practiced at 87 Hudson Street, Tyne Dock, South Shields. He became a Fellow of the Obstetricians Society of London; he was Medical Examiner of Army and Militia Recruits; Surgeon to the Juvenile Oddfellows, and Medical Referee to a number of Assurance Companies. In 1888 he became Surgeon to the Don Sheet Iron Works at Jarrow. He later became a Member of the British Medical Association, and a Fellow of the British Institute of Public Health. He also became Medical Officer of the Tyne Dock and West Harton District, Public Vaccinator to the West Harton District, and was Consulting Physician to the Victoria Home for Diseases of Women in Newcastle. Gibbon was granted a degree as a B.Hy. at Durham in 1893, and became a D.P.H. in 1902. Within the Order of St. John, he became an Examiner of the St. John Ambulance Association in 1899. In 1904 he was Assistant Commissioner in Charge of the 6th District of the S.J.A.B., and by 1908 was Deputy Commissioner. He was appointed an Honorary Associate of the Order on 28 February 1899 and was appointed a Knight of Grace on 27 February 1906. He continued to practice at Hudson Street until about 1907 when he moved to 12 Sydenham Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle. By 1909 he had moved to Littlethorpe Hall, Ripon and in about 1926 had moved to Hove, Sussex After joining the ranks of the Volunteers in about 1875/76, he was granted a commission on 11 May 1881, serving as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 2nd Northumberland Rifle Corps (late the 2nd Volunteer Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers). On 1 July 1881 he was promoted to Lieutenant and on 11 February 1882 was advanced to Captain. After resigning his commission on 30 April 1884, he was appointed Acting Surgeon of the 5th Volunteer Battalion Durham Light Infantry on 17 May the same year. On 7 May 1887 Gibbon was appointed Acting Surgeon of the 1st Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Durham Royal Engineer Volunteers. In 1888 the unit split, and Gibbon continued as Acting Surgeon of the 1st Durham Engineer Volunteers. He was promoted to Surgeon on 1 February 1889, later becoming Surgeon-Captain when that rank was introduced in 1891. By Army Order 77 of April 1896 Gibbon was awarded the Volunteer Force Long Service Medal. Promoted to Surgeon-Major on 26 September 1900, he was then awarded the Volunteer Officers? Decoration, this published in London Gazette 4 December 1900. Gibbon transferred on 13 May 1903, and became the medical Officer of the Tyne Division, Royal Engineer Volunteers. In March 1906 he granted the honorary rank of Surgeon Lieutenant-Colonel. With the formation of the Territorial Force in April 1908, Gibbon was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel in the R.A.M.C. (T.F.). In 1909 he was attached as M.O. to the Northumbrian R.E. (T.F.), and in 1911 to the Tyne Electrical Engineers, R.E. (T.F.). During the Great War Gibbon was in turn, Officer Commanding the Military Hospital at Gosport, at Ripon, and at Grimsby, 1914-16, and later was President of No.1 Travelling Medical Board in Northern Command. Lieutenant-Colonel Gibbon, V.D., was awarded the T.D. on 14 January 1920. He retired on 10 November 1921, having attained the age limit Sold together with original portrait photograph of the recipient in uniform with medals up, and file of copied research Provenance: Ex John M.A. Tamplin Collection The group professionally court-mounted by Spink Condition: VF-GVF

A fine Yorkshire interest 'Fire Chief's' royal commemorative & long service medal group of 4: Chief Officer Samuel William Normington, Keighley Corporation Fire Brigade - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Coronation Medal 1937 - Professional Fire Brigade Officers LSM. Sil & bar (Chief Officer S. W. Normington, 1919) - National Fire Brigades: LSM. Silver. With 2 x bars(2963 Sam W. Normington) Note: Both royal commemorative medals are verified as entitled from the respective 1935 Jubilee & 1937 Coronation Medal rolls, the recipient being shown on each roll as under; - Jubilee: Sam Whitworth Normington, Chief Officer Keighley (Section U.K. 14 C.B.F.) - Coronation: Sam Whitworth Normington, Chief Officer Keighley (Section U.K. 14 C.B.F.) Important: Chief Officer Sam W. Normington, was the 'Fire Chief' of Keighley Corporation Fire Brigade, circa 1919-1939 Prior to being appointed as Chief Officer of the Keighley Fire Brigade in 1919, Sam Normington had been the officer in charge of the 'Ripley Dyeworks Brigade', and had spent 12 years service with the Bradford Corporation Fire Brigade Sam Whitworth Normington, son of Samuel Normington (Clogger) & Eunice Normington (neee ), was a native of Allerton, Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, where he was born on 25 November 1879. In 1891, the National Census for England & Wales, records Sam as living with his large family, that comprising his parents and no less than 9 x other siblings. In 1891, the family was living at, 26 Prospect Terrace, Allerton, Yorkshire. By the time of the 1939 National Register, Sam is recorded as a 'Fire Brigade Chief Officer', and was living with his wife, Susan M. Normington, at 'The Garlands', 7 Wingate Avenue, Keighley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. Sam Normington is recorded as having died in Keighley, near Bradford, on 18 February 1949 The medals mounted in the swing-style suspended form their original silk ribands (some fraying on LS medals) and as-won by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Toned mostly about GVF

A fine \'Ceylon\' Volunteer Officers group of 4: Major Walter S. Blackett, O.B.E., V.D., Ceylon Mounted Rifles - The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Military) Officers (OBE) 1st type hallmarked 1927 - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt. W.S Blackett, I.A.R.O.) - Colonial A. F. D. GV issue (Capt & Quarter Master Walter Scott Blackett, Ceylon Mounted Rifles) - Colonial Auxiliary Forces LSM EVII (Quarter Master Sergeant Walter Scott Blackett) The award of the O.B.E. was published in the London Gazette dated 1 January 1930 Walter Scott Blackett lived for much of his life in Ceylon. He was a planter and proprietor of the Jak Tree Hill Estate at Gampola. Blackett was also a keen member of Volunteers and served for many years with the Ceylon Mounted Rifles. In 1909 when he was Quarter Master with 20 years service, he was awarded the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal (Ceylon Government Gazette 13 August 1909). On 9 June 1910 he was appointed Quartermaster of the Ceylon Mounted Rifles with the rank of Honorary Lieutenant. During the Great War, Blackett was granted a commission in the Indian Army Reserve of Officers and attained the rank of Captain. He was also promoted Honorary Captain in the Ceylon Mounted Rifles. He transferred to the Reserve of the Ceylon Mounted Rifles in March 1918. In the rank of Honorary Captain and Quartermaster he was awarded the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers? Decoration (Ceylon Government Gazette 1 November 1918). In 1925, Blackett, then an Honorary Major, transferred from the Reserve and was again appointed Quartermaster. He ceased to be Quartermaster in 1930, the same year he was awarded the O.B.E. for his volunteer services Sold with a file of various copied research confirming his medals and services The group mounted \'Court Style\' and retaining the long pin to reverse of mounting bar Condition: GVF

A fine \'R.A.F. Station New Delhi\' British Empire Medal lot of 5 medals with to a \'Veteran\' of the \'Malaya & Netherlands East Indies\' Campaign 1941-42: Corporal William Henry Rumsey, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve - British Empire Medal (Military) GV1 (1258051 Cpl. William H. Rumsey. R.A.F.V.R.) - The 1939-45 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal All medals with their original silk ribands, The BEM with its original brooch mounting that retains its hinged pin & clasps fittings Sold together with an archive of original ephemera including: - Air Council transmittal letter for war medals - Named Buckingham Palace enclosure for the BEM - Lid of BEM box in Central Chancery addressed envelope - RAF/RAFVR ticker-tape medal receipt - Box for medals to ‘W. H. Rumsey, Esq., “Arley”, Beaconsfield Road, Langley Vale, Epsom Downs, Surrey’ - R.A.F. Service & Release Book - Air Forces in India Identity Pass - Letter of congratulations upon the award of the B.E.M. - Quantity of contemporary war photographs - 3 x Portrait photographs of the recipient - Various other contemporary photographs & ephemera The medals and BEM ephemera all addressed to the recipient, ‘W. H. Rumsey, Esq., “Arley”, Beaconsfield Road, Langley Vale, Epsom Downs, Surrey’ Important: Award of the British Empire Medal (Military) was published in the London Gazette issue of, 1 January 1945 The BEM was specifically awarded for the recipients good services 1942-1944, while based at R.A.F Station, Palam Cantonment, New Delhi, A congratulatory letter from Air Commodore L. M. Illes, C.B.E., A.F.C., refers (see image) Palam Cantonment, later morphed to become, Palam International Airport, New Delhi William Henry Rumsey attested for the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve on 19 July 1940, and served overseas during the Second World War as an Equipment Assistant. Prior to the start of the 'Pacific War' he had been based in Malaya & Singapore Colony, and was a veteran of the subsequent Malaya campaign 1941-42. Prior to the fall of Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942, Corporal Rumsey had been evacuated to Java, in the Netherlands East Indies, from which place he was safely evacuated to British India, before the capitulation of NEI to the Imperial Japanese Army. In India, Rumsey was based at New Delhi. He was awarded his British Empire Medal in recognition of his good work at R.A.F. Station, New Delhi, India, and was discharged from the Royal Air Force on, 10 September 1946 Condition: Medals EF

A fine \'World Wars\' B.E.M. campaign and long service group of 8 to a veteran of the 1915 Konigsberg operations off East Africa who served as M.A.A. of the submarine depot ship Cyclops with ?ruthless efficiency? in the Second World War: Master at Arms Ro - British Empire Medal (Military Division). GVI first issue, (M.A.A. Robert Calvert, C./M. 36386) - 1914-15 Star (K. 20773 R. Calvert Sto. 1, R.N.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (K. 20773 R. Calvert. S.P.O., R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal K. 20773 R. Calvert. S.P.O., R.N.) - Defence Medal - War Medal - 1953 Coronation Medal - Naval LS&GC. GV first type (M. 36386 R. Calvert. R.P.O., H.M.S. Hawkins) The award of the B.E.M. was published in the London Gazette of 1 January 1945. The recommendation states; Quote, ?He has served as Master at Arms of H.M.S. Cyclops since she commissioned nearly five years ago in September 1939. Utterly reliable, and infallible in his knowledge of the King?s Regulations and Service Routine, he is a stickler for discipline and ruthlessly efficient. He has devoted himself entirely to the good of the ship and with complete loyalty to his superiors, and has run the Regulating Department of the depot ship with tireless energy and drive. Although aged 51 he exacts a high standard from himself, and will always be found on duty from early morning till last thing at night.? Unquote. Robert Calvert was born in York, England, in December 1892 and entered the Royal Navy as a Stoker 2nd Class in December 1910. He was a Stoker 1st Class by the outbreak of hostilities in August 1914, which found him serving in the cruiser H.M.S. Pyramus, he went on to serve in the same ship off East Africa in 1915. Pyramus arrived from New Zealand off the Rufigi Delta in January 1915, her eight 4-inch guns being a welcome addition to the watch against the Konigsberg. And those same guns went into action on 6 February, when she sunk the Adjutant, which had earlier that day fallen into enemy hands - ?a conflagration broke forth and the prize was still burning next dawn?. Three days later, in company with the Pioneer and Weymouth, Pyramus returned to try and finish off the job, but, as it transpired, the Germans were eventually able to refloat her. And on the day that the monitors Severn and Mersey so famously engaged and sank the Konigsberg in July 1915, the Pyramus was employed immediately off Rufigi Delta, with the intention of closing the Kikunja mouth so as to engage any guns or entrenchments on the banks. As it transpired, as a result of the high water, the Pyramus was able to get inside the river proper, and ?fairly deluged both shores? with her eight 4-inch guns, a bombardment not lost on the ill-fated crew of the Konigsberg. Retuning to home waters, and following a period ashore at Vivid II in late 1916, Calvert joined the cruiser Doris, and was still aboard her at the end of the War, in the rank of Stoker Petty Officer. A Master at Arms by the renewal of hostilities in September 1939, Calvert was appointed to the submarine depot ship Cyclops, which establishment was based at Rothesay in the Clyde Estuary. Here he served until the end of the War, a period that saw the depot serving the needs of the 7th Submarine Flotilla, in addition to running a variety of training courses - candidates for the latter included the first intake of X-Craft personnel, shortly to win numerous decorations for their famous strike against the Tirpitz. The 1953 Coronation Medal Roll shows that the only person by name of Robert Calvert was then the Senior Custodian of the Lord Great Chamberlain?s Office Sold together with copied research confirming above service details Condition: VF

A Fireman & Second World War veteran\'s medal group of 3: Fireman Alfred Bull, Manchester Fire Brigade, & H.M. Armed Forces - Defence Medal - War Medal - Fire Brigade Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (Fireman Alfred Bull) Alfred Bull, was a native of, Blackburn, Lancashire, England, where he was born on, 21 March 1915. A career 'Fireman', he is a unique name to be found recorded employed as a 'Fireman' in the 1939 National Register of England & Wales, at which time he is shown residing at the, Fire Station, New Street, Manchester, Lancashire, where he shared his married quarters with his wife, Mary Elizabeth Bull (nee Walsh) whom he had married in 1939. Alfred is recorded as having died at, Oldham, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, England, sometime during the third quarter of 1986 (the death was registered in August 1986) The medals mounted in the swing-style. The mounting bar retaining its pin and hinged clasp fittings. The ribands with some soiling on reverse of group Condition: VF

A former 'Dundee Jute Worker's' Batte of Loos 'Killed-in-Action' medal group of 3 together with associated Memorial Plaque, Memorial Scroll and Buckingham Palace Letter: Private William Rudd, 1st Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) - 1914 Star. No clasp (114 Pte. W. Rudd. R. Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (114 Pte. W. Rudd. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (114 Pte. W. Rudd. R. Highrs.) - Memorial Plaque (William Rudd) Sold together with; - Original (worn) card cover case for the Memorial Plaque - Original illuminated and named Memorial Scroll - Original Condolence Letter on Buckingham Place Letterhead Important: Private William Rudd is confirmed having been 'Killed-in-Action' on 26th September 1915, the 'Second Day' of Scotland's 'Bloodiest ever Battle' Note: All three Great War medals verified as the recipeints per the respective medal rolls as under; - 1914 Star: Ref WO 329/2460 (dated clasp issued to NOK) - BWM & Interallied Victory medals: Ref WO 129/1351 William Rudd was born in Newcastle, Northumberland, England, circa 1886. By 1901, William (15) together with his brothers Charles (19) and Henry (18), had relocated to Dundee, Scotland, where in 1901, they were living together as a family, with their married sister Mary (21) who was married to Absolom Wallace (21), a Scottish 'Cabinet Maker', from Aberdeen. Having firmly set their roots in the industrial city of Dundee, the brothers were soon employed in the local industries. The 1901 National Census for Scotland, recording William as a 'Jute Worker', and the family then residing at 2 Middle Street, Dundee. When old enough to join the British Army, in 1904, William enlisted in his local regiment, the Black Watch, subsequently being posted to the 2nd Battalion, then serving it's overseas tour in British India. The 1911 National Census for England and Wales, confirms that William, then serving in India with 2/Black Watch, was 25 years of age, as of April 1911. The 2/Royal Highlanders, served in British India 1902-1914, during which time the battalion had the honour of providing the 'Guard of Honour' at the 'Greatest Imperial Assemblage' of all time - the Delhi Durbar of 1911 (James was not however awarded one of the Durbar medals allocated to the Black Watch). While at Delhi, the 2nd Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), received new regimental colours from the hands of King Emperor, George V In 1904, William Rudd had joined the British Army on a Short Service Engagement, seven years with 'The Colours' and five years on the 'Army Reserve'. By the time of the outbreak of the Great War, William had already returned to civilian life, but was mobilized from the reserve in August 1914, and posted to his old regiment, The Black Watch, joining the 1st Battalion Black Watch - the first of the Black Watch battalions to land in France during the Great War - and a very early lander in theatre of war France, arriving there on 13 August 1914. The following year, William Rudd, was 'Killed-in-Action' on the second day of the battle of Loos, an action in which he distinguished himself, while making the superem sacrifice. The 'Dundee Courier' issue of 4 November 1915, contained a named portrait photograph of William Rudd, and the below article; Quote, PRIVATE LEADS A SECTION A Dundee man has nobly died while taking over command of his section when the section commander had been placed out of action. Wrting to Mr Henry G. Rudd, 92 Blackscroft, Dundee, a comrade, after referring to the death of his brother, Private William Rudd, 1st Black Watch, says :- "His Company was in reserve when they received orders to reinforce the firing line. His section commander was wounded and Private Rudd immediately took over command, but when he had reached within a few yards of the opposing trenches he was shot dead through the temple." A reservist, Private Rudd, was 29 years of age and unmarried, had been six years in India, where he was well known as a footballer and Highland dancer. His brother Charles has since the outbreak of the war joined the H.L.I. Unquote. Referring to this action by 1/BW, the Regimental History, states; Quote, ?The morning of the 26th broke fine, and as reserves had come up during the night it was determined to renew the advance. At 10am the Battalion received orders to attack with two companies against the south edge of Hulluch. At 12 noon the attack was cancelled, since the units on the right and left were at that moment losing ground, and the Division on the right had been definitely forced to retire. In the meantime, the two companies in the front line had gone forward; but they achieved nothing more than the capture of an advanced T-head trench. The divisions in Loos were also losing heavily in counter-attacks, and the whole of the two corps were temporarily on the defensive.? Unquote The body of Private Rudd was never recovered from the battlefield, but his life and the supreme sacrifice he made are commemorated in perpetuity, at the CWGC 'Loos Memorial', located at Pas de Calais, France Sold with a group photograph of No. 1 Section, F Company, The Cameronians, Cawnpore, 1909, presumably taken, or obtained during his service in India with the Black Watch, and some other copied research including Medal Index Card Postage: Due to the weight and special pacakging required for this lot, the postage reflects the extra cost and work involved to dispatch the lot Condition: Medals GVF

A former Mountain Gunner\'s Tibet Campaign & Great War \'Mysterious Naval Casualty\' medal group of 3: Deck Hand William Crisp, Royal Naval Reserve late 7th Mountain Battery Royal Garrison Artillery - Tibet Medal 1903-04. Silver issue with clasp \'Gyantse\' (5480 Gunr. W. Crisp 7th Mtn. By. R.G.A.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (480DA W. Crisp. D.H. R.N.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (480DA W. Crisp. D.H. R.N.R.) Great War Casualty - Lost at Sea: The extant Great War Royal Naval Reserve service papers of Deck Hand William Crisp, H.M.T. Silicia are have the below entry: Quote (BT 377/7/46958), Disappeared from H.M.Trawler \"Silicia\" on 1st February 1916. Death presumed to have occurred on that date Unquote. Deck Hand William Crisp\'s body was never recovered from the sea, in which he drowned. The life and sacrifice of William Crisp is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission where his name and service details are commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial H.M.T. SILICIA: Was a hired Admiralty Trawler (Admiralty No. 60). Built in 1913, and registered in the port of Grimsby - GY.809 - the vessel had a gross tonnage of 250grt. Armed with a single 6pdr Anti-Aircraft Gun, the vessel served as a \'Minesweeper\' and was manned by a crew drawn from the Royal Naval Reserve Medals and clasp verification: In addition to the campaign medals here offered for sale, William Crisp was further entitled to a 1914-15 Star. The recipients medal and clasp entitlements are confirmed per the below cited sources including medal rolls - Tibet Medal 1903-04. \'Gyantse\': Recorded in recipients extant service papers (WO97 file series) - 1914-15 Star: ADM 171/120 shown as forwarded to the Widow - British War Medal. Silver issue: ADM 71/120 shown as forwarded to the Widow - Interallied Victory Medal: ADM 171/120 shown as forwarded to the recipients Widow William Crisp, son of William and Joanna Crisp was a native of, Raveningham, near Loddon, Norfolk, England, where he was born on 18 May 1874. Prior to enlisting in the British Army at Aldershot, Hampshire, England, on, 29 August 1894 (on which date he claimed to be 20 years of age), William Crisp - a strapping individual who was 6 feet and 1 inch in height - had been employed as a \'Labourer\'. On joining the British Army, William was posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery. William\'s subsequent record of service included: - Home: 29/08/1894-12/01/1896 (1 year 137 days) - India: 13/01/1896-08/12/1906 (10 years 330 days) - Home: 09/12/1906 10/12/1906 (2 days) After taking his discharge from the British Army, William Crisp returned to the United Kingdom, and by 1913, is recorded living in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England. William married Clara Lill at Grimsby, on 23 July 1913. He enrolled in the Royal Naval Reserve on 8 August 1914, at which time he was recorded residing with his wife Clara Crisp at, 39 Taylor Street, Grimsby. On enrolment William was described as having tattoos, comprising, \'Horseshoe hand and rose on rt forearm, Hands across the sea on left forearm\' The recipients British Army and Royal Naval Reserve service papers are extant and accessible at the National Archives Condition: GVF

A former POW's campaign medal group of 8: Corporal J. Wright, East Yorkshire Regiment, late Royal Norhumberland Fusiliers, York & Lancaster Regiment and Cavalry of the Line - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star - France and Germany Star - War Medal (mounted on Defence Medal riband) - War Medal - Korea Medal 1950-53 (68689 Fus. J. Wright, R.N.F.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' - GSM 1918. EIIR isue with clasp 'Malaya' (68689 Cpl. J. Wright, E. Yorks) Important: While we can verify that Private Wright was a POW, we cannot confirm his Second World War medal entitlement as the medal rolls are not yet in the public domain. The recipient would only have been entitled to a France & Germany Star if captured sometime on or after 6 June 1944. Considering the unlikely qualification for the France & Germany Star, and the inclusion of a second War Medal in the group, the WW2 medals are being sold as found. A copy of his POW questionnaire, if extant, would of course clarify his capture date! Important: Reference 'Prisoners of War British Army 1939-1945 (Hayward Publication), it is confirmed that Private Wright was taken Prisoner-of-War, while serving in the York & Lancaster Regiment in the 1939-45 War, and as of 30 March 1945 was being held at Stalag 4F at Hartmansdorf Chemnitz The recipients unique Army Number indicates that he originally enlisted in a Cavalry-of-the-Line regiment sometime prior to 1941 Sold together with hard-copy extract pages from 'Prisoners of War British Army 1939-1945 (Hayward Publication) The group mounted in the swing-style and possibly as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary silk ribands and the mounting brooch bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A former Regimental Sergeant Major's campaign, commemorative and long service medal medal group of 9: Major William Vernon Tully, 9th Lancers, late 291st Brigade Royal Artillery - British War Medal: Silver issue (930401 Cpl. W. Tully. R.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (930401 Cpl. W. Tully. R.A.) - The 1939-45 Star - The Africa Star. With original '8th Army' clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Coronation Medal 1937 - Military LS&GC Medal. GV with 'Regular Army' bar (315195 W.O. Cl. I. W. Tully. 9-L.) Important: The Great War campaign medals confirmed as his full entitlement (the respective Medal Index Card shows shows initial service in Royal Artillery and secondly in the Corps of Lancers). The earlier medals verified against medal rolls as under; - British War and Interallied Victory Medals (ref WO 329/20) - 1935 Jubilee Medal (ref 1935 Jubilee Medal Roll, shown as (W.O.1., 9 Lancers) - 1937 Coronation Medal (ref 1937 Coronation Roll, Lieut. Quarter-Master 9th Lancers) William Vernon Tully, son of Thomas and Alice Tully, was a native of London, where he was born at 7 Belgrave Street, Stepney, on 18 March 1898. By 1911, he was residing in East Ham, London, Essex, with his parents and siblings. At the age of only 16 years and 4 months, William attested for the Territorial Force at Woolwich on 7 August 1914. After service with the 291st Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, and Corps of Lancers (his Medal Index Card refers) he attested for 'The Regular Army' - and a career with the 9th Lancers - at Stratford, England, on 3 March 1920. He was awarded the L.S. & G.C. medal in 1934 and was commissioned as Lieutenant and Quartermaster on 23 June 1935. Major Tully died on 10 March 1978 The below following obituary (with a photograph) of Major Tully was published in 'The 9th/12th Royal Lancers Regimental Journal; Quote, Major W.V. Tully Many old 9th Lancers will be sad to learn of the death of Will Tully who joined the regiment during the First World War In Palestine in the early 1920's he was in the Signal Troop and became an expert with the Heliograph. He was reputed to have passed a message some 30 odd miles with that equipment which was believed to be a record In India he became Squadron Sgt. Major of 'A' Squadron. Always having a very smart and efficient appearance. He was to succeed R.S.M. McIntyre as Regimental Sgt. Major in Edinburgh. At Tidworth Horse Show 1936 he was put in charge of the 9th Lancers Lorry Driving Team, and to show his versatility, the Regimental Team won the Southern Command Driving Competition In June 1935 he became Quarter Master and had the hard job of dealing with the Change of Equipment from Horse to Armour and, then of mobilization in 1939 After the fighting in France, he carried on in the Western Desert of Egypt with his usual efficiency until 1943 when, ill health forced him to return to the Delta. His last job was Quarter Master to the R.A.C. Gunnery School at Lulworth Will Tully, always smart, was a great 9th Lancer, who set a high standard and excellent example to the young Our sympathy goes to his family who survive him Unquote. Unquote. Sold with various original (worn) and copied research, including attestation papers, obituary from the regimental journal and several photocopied group photographs Condition: Cleaned about VF and better

A former \'Fighting Irish of the Devil\'s Own\' Twice-Mentioned-in-Despatches, medal group of 6: Major Richard Murtagh, General Service Corps, late 1488th Coy Indian Auxiliary Pioneer Corps, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders & Connaught Rangers - The 1939-1945 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. With 'Oakleaves' MID emblem - GSM 1918. GVI & clasp 'Malaya' (Lt. R. Murtagh. Gen List.) - Military LS&GC. GV 'Regular Army' (7143668 Sjt. R. Murtagh. A. & S.H.) Sold together with: - 3 x Identity (ID) Discs (2 x fibre & other metal): These all stamped with the recipients Indian Army Officer number 417750, name and showing abbreviated religious denomination of 'Pres' for Presbyterian Mentioned-in-Despatches: Award published in the London Gazette issue of 19 July 1945, and again on 27 September 1945. The preamble to the award stating: Quote, The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that -the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma: Unquote At the time of the award, Captain Murtagh was serving with the 1480th Company Indian Pioneer Corps Richard Murtagh was born in Ireland on 21st April 190. He served with the Connaught Rangers just prior to the regiment's disbandment, subsequently transferring to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. During the Second World War Company Sergeant Major Richard Murtagh was granted an Indian Army Emergency Reserve Commission, when on, 26 November 1942, he was appointed 2nd Lieutenant (No.6989) and posted to the Indian Auxiliary Pioneer Corps on 26th November 1942, subsequent promotions came fast viz; War Substantive Lieutenant; Acting Captain; Temporary Captain on 15th December 1943, and awarded a brace of 'Mentions' for gallant and distinguished service in Burma. After the war he transferred to a Regular Army Short Service Commission as a Lieutenant (No.417750) into the General List on 1st December 1948, and after service in Malaya during the Malayan Emergency, was promoted to Captain on 1st December 1952. In addition to 'Malaya', post-war Captain Murtagh, served in Singapore Colony and Hong Kong Colony The medals mounted in the court-style & as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A French Canadian soldier\'s \'Allied Intervention in Siberia 1919\' campaign medal pair: Private Lucien Hetu, 259th Battalion, Canadian Rifles, Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force The pair of medals comprise: - British War Medal. Silver issue (3172233 Pte. L. Hetu, C.S.E.F.) - Interallied Victory Medal (3172233 Pte. L. Hetu, C.S.E.F.) Lucien Hetu, son of Gilbert & Marie Louise Hetu was a native of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where he was born on 20 January 1897. The 1911 Canada Census records him - then aged 14 - living at home in Montreal, with his parents, and 2 x brothers (Arthur Hetu & Gilbert Hetu). Prior to being conscripted in 1918, Lucien had been employed as a, \'Shoe Maker\'. Lucien Hetu was issued his \'Mobilization (Call-Up) Papers\' on, 19 August 1918, and was formally attested into the Canadian Army at, Montreal, Quebec, on 21 August 1918. On enlistment Lucien was posted to the 2nd Depot Battalion, 2nd Quebec Regiment. Lucien was subsequently posted to the 259th Battalion Canadian Rifles for overseas service with the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force, embarking for Siberia on 22 December 1918. Private Hetu remained in Siberia through to 19 May 1919, on which date he embarked for the return voyage to Canada aboard the S.S. \'Empress of Russia\'. He was awarded the British War Medal and Interallied Victory Medals - each named to the Candian Siberian Expeditionary Force - for his active service in Siberia, Russia The 259th Canadian Infantry Battalion had mobilized in Victoria, British Columbia, and drew its troops from London and Kingston, Ontario, as well as Montreal and Quebec City. The battalion was one of only 2 x Canadian infantry battalions sent to Siberia and northern Russia as a component of the 16th Canadian Brigade Group, whose mandate was to protect lines of communication during the Russian Revolution. The unit was commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel A.E. Swift, and was comprised of conscripted men The 259th Battalion was authorized by CEF Routine Order 1087 dated 20 September 1918, as well as by General Order 128 dated 1 November 1918, as the \'259th Battalion, Canadian Rifles, CEF (Siberia)\' and embarked for Russia on the S.S. Protesilaus and S.S. Teesta on 22 and 26 December 1918.2 The unit disembarked at Vladivostok on 12 and 15 January 1919, where it served with the 16th Infantry Brigade as part of the Allied Forces in eastern Russia before returning to Canada on 19 May 1919. The battalion officially disbanded on 6 November 1920. Since 25 June 1998, the 259th Battalion, Canadian Rifles, CEF (Siberia), has been perpetuated by the 12e R?giment blind? du Canada Sold together withhard-copy set of the recipient\'s service papers Condition: About EF

A French Marine's multi-medal group of 12, including a portrait photograph of the recipient: Senior Petty Officer Instructor (Premier Maitre Instructeur) Jean Victor Codis, late 1st Regiment Fusilier Marines (1er Regiment de Fusilier Marins) The group comprises; - Order of National Merit. 5th class silver and enamel breast badge - Medal Militaire. 4th Republic (1946-1958) type - Cross of War 1939 (Croix De Guerre 1939). With 1 x 'Bronze Star' citation - Volunteers War Cross. Second type. With clasp 'Indochine' - Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combatant) - Colonial Medal. Second issue & clasp 'Extreme Orient' - Medal for North Africa in the Service of the Nation (M?daille d?Afrique du Nord) - War Commemorative Medal 1939-45. 2 x clasps 'Liberation' 'Extreme Orient' - Indo-China Campaign Medal (Medaille de la Campagne D'Indochine) 1953 - Medal for Operations in North Africa. With 1 x clasp 'Algerie'. Paris Mint marks - Medal for the War Wounded (Insignie des Blesses). With 'Red Wound Star' on riband - Volunteers Service Medal (Medaille des Engages Volantaires) Sold together with below following insignia and ephemera; - Portrait Photograph of recipient circa 1960. Fusiliers Marins No 1 uniform with medals up - Certificate confirming Medaille Coloniale & Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945 - Fusiliers Marins Physical Instructors brevet on blue serge (as worn in photograph) - Fusiliers Marins Physical Instructors cloth shoulder badge Note: In the photograph (circa 1960) the recipient wears the medal awarded to him until that date - the other medals in the group were either instituted or awarded sometime after 1960 Jean Victor Codis was a long serving member of the French Navy's 'Naval Fusliers', the French equivalent to the Royal Marines. He is confirmed as having served in the Second World War during the 'Liberation' of France in 1944 (decorated ith Croix De Guerre - and almost certainly serving with the French Commando Brigade 1944-45), and post-war served in Indochina from 23 August 1946, and later in Algeria. As a qualified 'Physical Instructor', he was entitled to wear the distinctive 'Instructors' brevet on the right breast of his tunic. His extensive 12 x medal group represents service in all of France's major wars 1939-1962, and includes national recognition with the award of the Order of National Merit, which award was created in 1963. In 1945, the Marine Brigade of the Extreme Orient (BMEO) was created with the 1er RFM (1st Regiment Fusiliers Marins) & RBFM (Regiment Blindee Fusiliers Marins - an armoured unit). Based on the request of General Leclerc, the Marine Brigade deployed as 'River Columns' in 1945-1946, and subsequently operated in the 'Delta' region of Tonkin (North Vietnam) and the southern wetlands in Cochinchina (South Vietnam) from 1947 to 1954. In 1956, a Demi-Brigade of Fusiliers Marins (DBFM) was deployed in the border-lands between Algeria and Morocco, where they remained active through to 1962. All medals matching toned, and individually mounted on two-pronged mounting pin (epingles) in the French tradition Condition: About GVF

A full entitlement Great War 'Casualty' campaign medal pair: Private James Mitchell, 4th 'City of Aberdeen' Territorial Force Battalion Gordon Highlanders - British War Medal. Silver issue (6462 Pte. J. Mitchell. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (6462 Pte. J. Mitchell. Gordons.) Important: Private James Mitchell, 4/Gordons is confirmed as having 'Died of Wounds' on 20 April 1917, from wounds received in ' France & Flanders' during the Battle of Arras Both medals confirmed as the recipients only campaign medal entitlement per respective campaign medal rolls (ref WO 329/1661) wherein Private James Mitchell is shown as having served with 4th 'City of Aberdeen' Territorial Force Battaliopn of the Gordon Highlanders. His 'Medal Index Card' records James as having been allocated 2 x regimental numbers during his period of military service; on first entering theatre of war (France and Flanders) James held the regimental number 6462; by the time of his death had been allocated the regimental number 202820 James Mitchell, son of John and Elizabeth Mitchell, was a native of Nigg, Aberdeen, Scotland, where he was born circa 1897, and where he had resided with his parents at, Newlands Cottage, Nigg. James had enlisted for the British Army at Banchory, Kincardineshire, Scotland. The body of James Mitchell lies buried at Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun, France The Commonwealth War Graves Commission provides the following historical msummary of the CWGC Cemetery at Duisans Quote, The area around Duisans was occupied by Commonwealth forces from March 1916, but it was not until February 1917 that the site of this cemetery was selected for the 8th Casualty Clearing Station. The first burials took place in March and from the beginning of April the cemetery grew very quickly, with burials being made from the 8th Casualty Clearing Station (until April 1918), the 19th (until March 1918), and the 41st (until July 1917). Most of the graves relate to the Battles of Arras in 1917, and the trench warfare that followed. From May to August 1918, the cemetery was used by divisions and smaller fighting units for burials from the front line. In the Autumn of 1918 the 23rd, 1st Canadian and 4th Canadian Clearing Stations remained at Duisans for two months, and the 7th was there from November 1918 to November 1920. There are now 3,207 Commonwealth servicemen of the First World War buried or commemorated at Duisans British Cemetery. There are also 88 German war graves. Unquote. Note: Medals retaining and fitted with their original long lengths of watered silk 'moire' ribands Condition: About EF

A full entitlement Great War campaign medal pair: Driver Horace Cooper, Army Service Corps. - British War Medal. Silver issue (T-356283 Dvr. H. Cooper. A.S.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (T-356283 Dvr. H. Cooper. A.S.C.) Important: Both medals confirmed as the recipients only campaign medal entitlement per respective campaign medal rolls of the Royal Army Service Corps (ref WO 329/2046) the rolls compiled and signed at R.A.S.C. Record Office, Woolwich Dockyard, dated 9 April 1921 Condition: EF

A full entitlement Great War campaign medal pair: Private Donald Macaskill, Royal Scots - British War Medal. Silver issue (42806 Pte. D. Macaskill. R. Scots.) - Interallied Victory Medal (42806 Pte. D. Macaskill. R. Scots.) Important: Both medals confirmed as the recipients only campaign medal entitlement per respective campaign medal rolls (ref WO) wherein Private Donald Macaskill is shown as having served Donald Macaskill is recorded as having enlisted in the Royal Scots on 2 March 1916 and taken his discharge on 9 September 1919 due to sickness (ref WO 329/3035 'Silver War Badge' roll, the recipient being issued a SWB numbered B.296282) Note: Medals fitted with long lengths of original watered silk 'moire' ribands Condition: BWM dark toned GVF

A full entitlement Great War campaign medal pair: Private William Petrie, Seaforth Highlanders - British War Medal. Silver issue (13832 Pte. W. Petrie. Sea. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (13832 Pte. W. Petrie. Sea. Highrs.) Important: Both medals confirmed as the recipients only campaign medal entitlement per respective campaign medal rolls (ref WO) wherein Private William Petrie is shown as having served with Seaforth Highlanders Note: Medals fitted with soiled but original stitched watered silk 'moire' ribands as-worn by the recipient Condition: GF

A full-length original used - silk neck cravat riband for the Knight Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India (K.C.S.I.) The riband is 2 x inches (5.08 cms) wide, and approx 32 x inches (81.28 cms) in length As worn with neck badges of the K.C.S.I. This is a ?used? cravat, with minor soiling & handling marks Condition: Very Good

A gallantry and campaign medal group of 5 to a Welsh 'Pathfinder Pilot' of Bomber Command: Flight Lieutenant Arthur Edward Stuart Whetter, D.F.C., 97 Squadron, late 106 Squadron, Royal Air Force - Distinguished Flying Cross. GVI issue. Reverse dated '1944' - The 1939-1945 Star - The Air Crew Europe Star. With clasp 'France and Germany' - Defence Medal - War Medal Note: The D.F.C. mounted as-issued suspended from the original silk riband, this latter fitted with the issue pin-back mounting brooch, that retains the original pin and clasp fittings Sold together with; - Original named Buckingham Palace D.F.C. transmital letter (with tape restoration) - A gilding metal 'Pathfinders' badge, reverse with 2 x screw posts - Copied paperwork, inc D.F.C. recommendation (ref Air 2/8782) Important: The Distinguished Flying Cross confirmed published in London Gazette issue of 11 February 1944 to; Flying Officer Arthur Edward Whetter (146314). Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 97 Squadron The recommendation for the D.F.C., dated 26 December 1943, states; Quote, 'This Officer has completed thirty operational sorties against the enemy, twelve as marker. He has taken part in most of the recent major operations against German targets including three on Berlin, and others on Kassel, Hanover and Munich. He is the Captain of a reliable crew who have made a valuable contribution to the Squadron's operational effort. At all times he has proved himself to be a most reliable Pilot, and has displayed tenacity and courage.' Unquote. At the time of his recommendation being made, the recipient was holding the appointment of Pilot Officer (official number 146314) and was 'Captain' of an aircraft & aircrew, while serving with 97 (Straits Settlement) Squadron, which was part of 'Path Finder Force', No 8 Group. His total flying time on his 30 x operational sorties amounted to 197 hours 10 minutes, of which 13 x sorties were flown with 97 Squadron as under; - 23.09.43 Mannheim - 01.10.43 Hagen - 02.10.43 Munich - 04.10.43 Frankfurt - 08.10.43 Hanover - 20.10.43 Leipzig - 22.10.43 Kassel - 10.11.43 Modane - 11.11.43 Cannes - 17.11.43 Ludwigshaven - 18.11.43 Berlin - 22.11.43 Berlin - 23.11.43 Berlin Pilot Officer Whetter had previously served with 106 Squadron (he had transferred to 97 (Straits Settlments) Squadron on 10 September 1943) with which squadron he had completed 17 x operational sorties - including as Captain of his Lancaster Bomber on the famous Peenemnemunde Raid - as under; - 21.06.43 Krefeld - 24.06.43 Wuppertal - 25.06.43 Gekenkirchen - 28.06.43 Cologne - 03.07.43 Cologne - 08.07.43 Cologne - 27.07.43 Hamburg - 29.07.43 Hamburg - 02.08.43 Hamburg - 07.08.43 Milan - 09.08.43 Mannheim - 12.08.43 Milan - 15.08.43 Milan - 17.08.43 Peenemunde - 23.08.43 Berlin - 30.08.43 Munchen Gladbach - 31.08.43 Berlin Arthur Edward Stuart Whetter, the son of Whetter, was a native of Bridgend, Galmorgan, Wales, where he was born circa 1915. Arthur who is recorded as having served with the Royal Air Force post 1945. Arthur, resident of 78 De Burgh Street, Cardiff, is known to have died at Llandon Aerodrome, near Cowbridge, Glamorganshire, Wales, on 16 June 1954. At the time of his death Arthur was still a serving Royal Air Force Officer Condition: About EF

A gallantry medal group of 4 to a 'Paardeberg' casualty & a veteran of the 'Reconquest of the Sudan' and the battle of 'Magersfontein': Private Robert William Bradley, D.C.M., 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, late 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders - Distinguished Conduct Medal. EDVII (3642 Pte. W.R. Bradley. Seaforth Hdrs:) - Sudan Medal 1896-1898 (3642. Pte W. Bradley. 1/Sea Hrs.) - QSA Medal. 'Cape Colony' ' Paardeberg' (3642 Pte. W. R. Bradley, 2: Sea: Highrs:) - Egypt: Khedives Sudan.'The Atbara' 'Khartoum' (3642 Pte. W. Bradley. 1st Sea. Highrs) Important: The Distinguished Conduct Medal was published in the London Gazette issue of 31 October 1902. One of only an estimated 14 x D.C.M.'s awarded to men of the Seaforth Highlanders, for the South African War Private Bradley is also confirmed as having earlier been 'Mentioned-in-Despatches' per the Despatch of Earl Roberts dated 4 September 1901, that was published in the London Gazette issue of 10 September 1901 Note: Private William Bradley 2/Seaforth Highlanders is verified as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' at Paardeberg, South Africa, on 18 February 1900 William Robert Bradley was a native of Brompton, near Northallerton, in North Yorkshire, England, where he was born circa 1871. Sometime prior to 1898, he enlisted into the Seaforth Highlanders and took part in the 'Reconquest of the Sudan Campaign' with the 1st battalion of that regiment Following the outbreak of the South African War, Bradley, by then a 'Reservist' was recalled to 'The Colours' and posted to "D" Company, 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, with which unit served in South Africa, the regiment forming part of the Highland Brigade Fortuitously, his local newspaper 'The Yorkshire Herald' published several articles pertaining to Private Bradley (and his brother who served in another regiment, the King's Own Scottish Borderers), of which we are below quoting the most detailed articles. The first published in 'The Yorkshire Herald' on 12 February 1900 (?A Lucky Highlander?: Battle of Magersfontein) is based on a letter that Bradley had written home to a relative in Middlesbrough ? in which, he described his experiences at the bloody battle of Magersfontein (2/Seaforth casualties in the one day action at Magersfontein were an estimated 58 x 'All Ranks' killed, or died of wounds, and no less than 143 x 'All Ranks' wounded in action on that fateful day) as under; Quote, ?From Orange River to Modder River was a five days? march, and they had covered four of these marches. When on the fifth day they were on the move the order was given to go back two marches, as the Boers had got round on the flank of the advancing force, and attacked a small station named Hensley. They had just time to get bullie [sic] beef and biscuits served out, and they all fell in with a biscuit in one hand and a lump of bullied beef in the other. The fight had been going on ten hours when they arrived on the scene, and found 200 Britishers keeping about 900 Boers at bay. The enemy made for the hills on the arrival of reinforcements. Returning to Modder River on December 10th [1899], the Highland Brigade was told off to advance, and started at 2.30 a.m., little anticipating the warm reception awaiting them on the following morning. The writer refers to the shelling of the Boer trenches at Magersfontein, and to the advance made on the 11 th. He says; "We were told to advance, and away we went, not knowing that we were going to get some of Kruger?s pills as soon as daylight broke. Before we knew what was coming we got a shower of bullets. The brigade was in quarter column, and we all dropped on the ground like one man. Someone gave an order to fix bayonets and charge, and at the same time an order was given to extend to the right and get cover. The Boers kept firing all the time, and bullets came like a shower of hailstones. Men were shot like rabbits, and those who went to the right got the worst. As for myself, there was a hill close by, and there I took cover. When I looked round I could see nothing but dead. In trying to get back again I was lucky, for as soon as I made a move bullets came whizzing round me. When things qui[e]ted down a bit and when sick of lying down, I got up and made my way back to the artillery, 1400 yards distant. I afterwards found that two bullets had passed through my kilt, and I must have been a lucky man to escape. There were some pitiful sights ? some men with heads and others with legs and arms blown off. It was cruel to see them, and amongst the dead I picked out my chum in Egypt. The troops are all anxious for another advance. The Highland Brigade could not get it much hotter than they did." Unquote. Private Bradley then fought at the Battle of Paardeberg in February 1900 and was wounded. He was subsequently invalided home from South Africa on 6 June 1900, with the following account appearing in the same local newspaper; Quote, ?On Thursday night [5 July 1900] Private W.R. Bradley, of 2nd Seaforth Highlanders, who was wounded in South Africa, at Pietermaritzburg, arrived at his home at Brompton, near Northallerton On the arrival of the train at 7.40 p.m. Bradley was met by his brother and sister, and other friends, and received a very hearty greeting. A trap was in waiting, and he was drawn by willing hands to the Shop End, where a trolley did duty as a platform, and here Bradley, who was loudly cheered, was presented by the school children, who had accompanied him from the railway station, with a purse of gold. Messrs. J.P. Yeoman?s workmen (with whom Bradley worked prior to going to South Africa) also presented him with a purse of gold, which was handed to him by Mr. Rd. Brown. Master Wilson gave Bradley the purse on behalf of the children. Bradley, who looked well, returned thanks, and said he had come home on furlough, and hoped soon to be well. He was pleased to return back to his friends and comrades at Brompton. Bradley has been in three engagements in South Africa, and has been wounded in the hip. He also went through the Chitral and Soudan campaigns." Unquote. Important: Contrary to the above journalistic mis-information. Private William Robert Bradley was not wounded at Pietermaritzburg, but at 'Paardeberg'. Further he did not, qualify or receive any medal and clasp for the 'Chitral' campaign in India during 1895 (we have checked the medal rolls in which his name, and or service details, 'does not' appear) The medal roll for the Queen's South Africa medal show that Private Bradley was 'Invalided' to the United Kingdom (sources confirm 6 June 1900) - and would have taken his final discharge sometime in 1900. He is recorded to have married locally in 1901, and to have died at Northallerton sometime during the first quarter of 1925 The medals each fitted with contemporary stitched silk ribands, that for the DCM now frayed Condition: VF

A Gallipoli 'First Day Lander - 6 VC's Before Breakfast' group of 7: Regimental Sergeant Major Frederick Brennan, Lancashire Fusiliers late 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers - 1914-15 Star (2306 Pte. F. Brennan. Lan. Fus.) - British War Medal (2306 Sjt. F. Brennan. Lan. Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2306 Sjt. F. Brennan. Lan. Fus.) - Defence Medal - Military LS&GC Medal. GV issue (7808603 W.O, Cl. II. F. Brennan. Lan.Fus.) - Military Meritorious Service. GVI post 1947 (7808603 W.O, Cl. I. F. Brennan. Lan.Fus.) Important: On the outbreak of the Great War, the 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers were stationed in India. The recipients Medal Index Card confirms that he first entered theatre of War '2B' (BaLkans - read 'Gallipoli') on 25 April 1915 - the 'first day' of landings at Gallipoli. The Lancashire Fusilers in particular won undying fame at Gallipoli on 'Day 1' of the landings, having won 6 x Victoria Crosses 'before breakfast' on that fateful day Sergeant Major Brennan is reported to have served in India with 2nd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers in the post-war years, where he married Doris E. Roberts at Jullunder, Punjab, India in 1920. In 1922, his wife bore him two children, Dorothy and Frederick H. Brennan, who were born at Nowshera, Punjab, India The medal group mounted in the swing-style and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The medals suspended on silk ribands, the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A Gallipoli 'First Day Landers' impressive group of 9: Squadron-Leader John Holt, M.B.E., Royal Air Force late 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers - Order of the British Empire, MBE (Civil sic) Member?s Type II badge - Order of St. John of Jerusalem. Officers breast badge - 1914-15 Star (1222 Cpl. J. Holt, Lan. Fus.) - British War Medal (1222 Cpl. J. Holt, Lan. Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1222 Cpl. J. Holt, Lan. Fus.) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911 - R.A.F. LS&GC. GV issue (104814 S.M.1, J. Holt. R.A.F.) Important: On the outbreak of the Great War, the 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers were stationed in India. The recipients Medal Index Card confirms that he first entered theatre of War '2B' (Blakans - read 'Gallipoli') on 25 April 1915 - the 'first day' of landings at Gallipoli. The Lancashire Fusilers in particular won undying fame at Gallipoli on 'Day 1' of the landings, having won 6 x Victoria Crosses 'before breakfast' on that fateful day Note: Holt does not appear in the published medal roll of the 1911 Delhi Durbar medal to the British Army. However, we have been able to confirm the award of the below following; - MBE (Military Division) M.B.E. (Ref London Gazette 14 June 1945) - Order of St. John of Jerusalem (Reference London Gazette 8 July 1947) - 1914-15 Star 'Trio' (recipients Medal Index Card) - RAF LSGC (Issued on 2 June 1925 per AMO N450 July 1925) John Holt was one of 200 x NCO's holding appointment of 'Sergeant Major 1st Class' to have been awarded the RAF LS&GC medal 194814 Sergeant Major, 1st Class, John Holt, was granted a permanent commission as a Medical Quartermaster and Flying Officer, effective 8 September 1930. His Royal Air Force Officers number being (23106). John Holt finally retired from the Royal Air Foce on 26 December 1946, at which time he reverted to the retired list, holding the rank of Flight Lieutenant (temp Squadron Leader) Quarter-Master The medal group professionally 'Court-Mounted' by Spink & Son - but with incorrect riband for MBE! The mounting brooch retaining the original stout brass long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Gallipoli 'Killed-in-Action' medal group of 3 to a 'Dub's' killed at 'Gully Ravine': 17461 Private James Unsworth 1st Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers - 1914-15 Star (17461 Pte. J. E. Unsworth, R: Dub. Fus.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (17461 Pte. J. E. Unsworth, R: Dub. Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (17461 Pte. J. E. Unsworth, R: Dub. Fus.) Important: Reference 'Soldiers Died in the Great War' Private James Edward Unsworth is confirmed as being 'Killed-in-Action' at Gallipoli, on 29 June 1915 The battle of 'Gully Ravine' was - after the epic and now iconic, landing from the 'S.S. River Clyde's at 'V Beach' on 25 April 1915 - the second most bloody battle fought by the 1st Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers during the ill-fated Gallipoli campaign. At the battle of 'Gully Ravine', on just two days between, 28-29 June 1915, the 'Dublin's again incurred enormous casualties, losing an estimated 236 x officers and men killed, wounded and missing Note: All 3 x medals confirmed as entitled & issued per respective campaign medal rolls of the 1st Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers as under; - 1914-15 Star (ref WO 329/2818) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals (ref WO 329/1710) James Unsworth, the son of John & Margaret Unsworth, of Wingate, Co Durham, England, was a native of Wheatley Hill, Co Durham, where he was born circa 1874. He had enlisted for the British Army at Deaff Hill, Co Durham. A married man, James left behind his wife, Elizabeth Ann Unsworth, who as his nominated next of kin who resided at 28 Mill Bank Terrace, Station Town, Wingate, Co Durham A captioned photograph of James Unsworth wearing the uniform and insignia of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers, was published in the 'Illustrated Chronicle' issue of 17 September 1915 Condition: GVF

A German 'Brunswick' Great War Iron Cross and campaign medal group of 3: - Prussia: Iron Cross 1914. 2nd Class issue - Brunswick: War Merit Cross Combatants 14-18 II Cl (Kriegverdienstkreuz 14-18) - Germany: Cross of Honour 1914-18. Combatants issue (with makers marks on reverse) The group mounted in the German style and presumably as-worn, with the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A German 'Hanseatic States' Great War Iron Cross and campaign medal group of 3: - Prussia: Iron Cross 1914. 2nd Class issue - Hanseatic Cross (Hanseatenkreuz) with obverse city arms / seal of 'Lubeck' - Germany: Cross of Honour 1914-18. Combatants issue (with makers marks on reverse) Note: The City of Lubeck had the smallest issue of Hanseatic Crosses, with an estimated 8000-10,000 issued The group mounted in the German style and presumably as-worn, with the mounting pin removed, but still retaining the clasp fitting Condition: GVF

A German soldiers Great War Iron Cross and campaign medal group of 4: - Prussia: Iron Cross 1914. 2nd Class issue - Germany: Cross of Honour 1914-18. Combatants issue with crossed swords - Austria: Tirol Campaign medal 1914-18 - Bulgaria: War Medal for Combattants 1914-18 The group mounted in the German style and presumably as-worn. The ribands all being contemporary issues and the reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings The red felt pad on the reverse of the mounting bar having the ink address of the military outfitter who mounted the medals, of which we can read; F. Brisch Sohn Nachflg, of Franz Ackermann, Koblenz (see illustrations for reverse image) Sold together with associated riband bar, this latter also retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings to reverse Condition: GVF

A German \'Mecklenburg-Schwerin\' Great War Iron Cross and campaign medal group of 3: - Prussia: Iron Cross 1914. 2nd Class issue - Mecklenburg-Schwerin: Military Merit Cross (Milit?rverdienstkreuz) - Germany: Cross of Honour 1914-18. Combatants issue (with makers marks on reverse) The group mounted in the German style and presumably as-worn. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Glenlivet \'Ballindalloch\' Jock\'s 1914 \'MONS\' Prisoner of War campaign medal group of 3: Private John Jamieson, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914 Star. No clasp (8765. Pte. J. Jamieson. 1/Gord: Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (8765. Pte. J. Jamieson. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (8765. Pte. J. Jamieson. Gordons.) Prisoner-of-War: Private John Jamieson confirmed Prisoner-of-War, captured by the enemy at \'Mons\' in August 1914 , the POW records held by the International Red Cross showing that he had been captured at \'Mons\'- after having disembarked at Boulogne, on 14 August 1914 - and an extremely early \'Prisoner of War\' during the Great War. The \'Aberdeen Weekly Journal\' Press and Journal issue of, 6 November 1914, contained the below notice: Quote, GLENLIVET Mr. John Jamieson, (1st Gordon Highlanders), who had been postman in the Morinsh district for the past four years, has been missing since 20th August. His wife has now had a letter from him intimating that he has all this time been a prisoner in Germany, but otherwise well. Unquote. Private John Jamieson survived his POW incarceration for the duration of the war, and he is recorded as having been released from captivity in Germany and returend to England in the War Office List dated 17 December 1918, that was published in the Weekly Casualty List (War Office & Air Ministry ) issue of 24 December 1918, which shows that he had been held in Germany, and that his place of residence in Scotland was \'Ballindalloch\' Medals Verification: The Great War campaign medals all verified as issued per the respective medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders, as under: - 1914 Star: No clasp: Reference WO 329/2475 (entered theatre of war \'France\' 13 August 1914) - British War Medal. Silver issue: Reference WO 329/1655 - Interallied Victory Medal: Reference WO 329/1655 John Jamieson, was a native of, Banffshire, Scotland. He enlisted in his local infantry regiment, the Gordon Highlanders in 1903, under a short service engagement of 7 years \'With the Colours\' and 5 years on the Army Reserve. He was appointed a Postman (Grantown-on-Spey) in July 1911 (British Postal Appointments registers confirm), and as an Army Reservist was mobilized for recall to his British Army and the Gordon Highlanders on the outbreak of war in August 1914. Confirmed captured by the enemy at Mons (23-24 August 1914) the very first major battle of the Great War between the British and German armies, he subsequently endured just over 4 years of captivity as a Prisoner-of-War being repatriated back to England in December 1918. John returned to his postal duties in the Morinsh area of Banffshire, and is recorded being involved in a horrific motor accident, referred to as the \'Shenval Accident\' on 14 September 1933, when Constable Arthur Michie (from Glenlivet) was thrown from John\'s motorcycle sidecar, suffering severe head injuries, from which he died, and leaving John Jamieson (postman who resided at Sheval Morinsh) seriously injured (refer to the Aberdeen Press and Journal issues of, 16 September & 1 November 1933) Sold together with some hard-copy photocopied research A scarce and desirable confirmed \'Mons\' Prisoner-of-War Condition: About EF

A Global \'Four Seas\' Second World War & Long Service Medal group of 6: Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic Arthur Albert Payne, Royal Navy, late H.M.S. Excellent - The 1939-45 Star - The Atlantic Star - The Africa Star - The Burma Star, With clasp 'Pacific' - War Medal 1939-45 - Naval LSGC. GVI 2nd type (KX.85121 A. A. Payne. P.O.S.M. H.M.S. Excellent) Note: During the Second World War the recipient was deployed on active service in the; Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean & the Pacific Ocean Important: The Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal confirmed awarded on 13 March 1950 while he was serving at the Royal Navy Shore Base H.M.S. Excellent (ref ADM 171/153) Rate: At the time of qualifying for his Naval LSGC Medal, Arthur Albert Payne - who had joined the Royal Navy circa 1932 - was holding the rate of Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic which rate was in use between 1947-1955 H.M.S. Excellent: In 1950, H.M.S. Excellent, also known as Portsmouth Gunnery School, was located on Whale Island, near Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, and was the British Royal Navy's main gunnery training establishment for most of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries Condition: About EF

A good 'Territorial Force' 1914 campaign and long service group to a casualty: Private Frederick Harrison, 4th Battalion Suffolk Regiment - 1914 Star. No clasp (17 Pte. F. Harrison 1/4 Suff. R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (17 Pte. F. Harrison. Suff. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (17 Pte. F. Harrison. Suff. R.) - Territorial Force Efficiency Medal. GV issue (41096 Pte. F. Harrison 4/ Suff.R.) Recipient confirmed as entitled to all medals and clasp and being 'Wounded-in-Action' in France & Flanders Frederick Harrison enlisted in the 4th Battalion Suffolk Regiment on 2 March 1908. He is confirmed from his Medal Index Card as having first entered a theatre of war 'France and Flanders' on 8 November 1914. Notes with the group show that that he was wounded by GSW to 'Neck & Shoulder' on 8 September 1915. He finally took his discharge on 20 August 1918 due to the nature of his earlier 'Wounds' (the accompanying Silver War Badge copy extract page refers). His T.F.E.M. was awarded per Army Order 236 of 1 August 1918 The medals sold with accompanying copied MIC's for campaign medals, SWB and TFEM, as well as some other hand-written notes The trio mounted 'as-worn' in the swing style hanging from old silk ribands, the mounting brooch retaining its hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: About VF

A good Brigade of Gurkhas British Officers group of 8: Major John Eric McClintock Newbery, M.B.E., 2nd Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles - Member of the Order of the British Empire (Military Division). 2nd type breast badge - 1939-45 Star - Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Meda - GSM 1918. GVI type II & clasp 'Malaya' & MID oakleaf (Capt J.E. McC. Newbery. 10 G.R.) - GSM 1962. With 2 clasps 'Borneo' 'Malay Peninsula' (Capt. J.E. McC. Newbery. 10 G.R.) - EIIR Silver Jubilee Medal 1977 Note: The clasps on the GSM attached by a long silver rod as customary issued John Eric McClintock Newbery served all of his military career with the Brigade of Gurkhas, being a regimental officer of 2nd Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles for the majority of that service before been appointed to Headquarters Brigade of Gurkhas in 1968 Mention in Despatches confirmed a sbeing an award for 'Gallant and Disntingished Services in Malay', per London Gazette of 26 October 1954 Important: Major Newbery was created a Member of the Order of the British Empire (Military Division) per announcement published in nthe Supplement to the London Gazette on 3 June 1978. The official recommendation fior the award of the M.B.E., is given below; Quote, Since mid 1965 Headquarters Brigade of Gurkhas and their record office have been preparing plans for the rundown and reorganisation of the Brigade. Major Newbery, holding the appointment of Officer in Charge of Gurkha Records, has been the linchpin in all this work and during 1977, his exceptional hard work and ability has ensured the best possible plans for rundown and reorganisation have been prepared. For this work the Brigade of Gurkhas is deeply indebted to him For background information he has, for the best part of his career, served on limited engagements which could well have discouraged any lesser officer from the total and uncompromising involvement which he has always demonstrated. For the whole of his service he has belonged to one regiment and initially soldiered in the Middle East and Italy; later he was involved in the protracted operations during the Malayan Emergency and then Confrontation in Borneo. Since 1968 he has been with Gurkha Records and proved himself to be absoloutely dedicated to his work To return to the period for which Major Newbery has been recommended to receive an award, the planning and execution of the present rundown and reorganisation of the Brigade of Gurkhas for which he has been responsible has been a most difficult task. Last year his work was made particularly difficult by changed orders and plans which required all his previous studies to be reviewed and re-written. This has been a time-consuming and exhausting business making heavy demands on his mental and physical resources. It is ironical that some of the heaviest burden of work fell on his shoulders during the later stages of his his career when he might justifiably, have hoped to relax His selfless devotion over the past 12 months has been an inspiration to all those who have worked under him and he is a fine example to the Brigade of Gurkhas. Such devotion to duty as his deserves recognition Unquote. Medals mounted in the court-style, suspended from a brooch bar that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings There are neat official corrections to his rank and surname on the GSM 1918 (quite common for issues of that period to the Brigade of Gurkhas) A copy of the respective London Gazette entry pages for the MBE / MID will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: The earlier medals VF the EIIR issues GVF and better

A good Chief Constables - and former Indian Army Officers - medal group of 10: Chief Constable R.H.D. Bolton, O.B.E., Kt.St.J, Northamptonshire Constabulary, late Metropolitan Police, 2nd Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles and 101st Grenadiers, Indian Army - Officer of the Order of the British Empire (Civil Division). 2nd type breast badge - Officer of the Order of St. John. Silver and enamel breast badge - 1914-15 Star (2/Lieut. R.H.D. Bolton, The 101/Grndrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. R.H.D. Bolton.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut. R.H.D. Bolton.) - IGS 1908. GV issue with clasp \'Waziristan 1919-21\' (Capt. R.H.D. Bolton, 2-7 G.R.) - Defence Medal (Capt R.H.D. Bolton) - Coronation Medal 1937 (Capt R.H.D. Bolton) - Coronation Medal 1953 (Capt R.H.D. Bolton) - Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. EIIR issue (Robert H.D. Bolton Ch. Const.) Note: The back-strap of the clasp on the IGS medal removed to facilitate court-mounting. The Defence Medal and Coronation medals all privately named; The Defence Medal in the \'Boots\' style, and the Coronations in neat stippled engraved capitals Important: Pre 1947 campaign medals named with regimental designation 7 G.R. to British Officers of the 7th Gurkha Rifles are rare on the market, as - apart from some \'odd-man\'- medals - the only campaign medals awarded to 7 G.R. that include the regimental designation were 1914-15 Stars and IGS 1908 medals Robert Hendry Dundas Bolton was born on 13 January 1893 in Koppa Kadur, Mysore, India. He was the son of Edward Craword Bolton (a native of Malone, Ireland) and Caroline Anna Maria Bolton (nee Dundas). Both his father and grandfather before him were British Officers of the Indian Army. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, Indian Army Reserve of Officers 13 November 1914. Subsequently serving with 101st Grenadiers serving East Africa through to 1916. Appointed to Indian Army (Regular) on 4 June 1917. Promoted Captain 13 August 1919, he subsequently served with 2nd Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles in Waziristan on the North West Frontier of India. On 18 November 1921, he transferred service to the British Army and thereafter served with 1st Battalion Duke of Wellingtons Regiment, including appointments as Officer, Company of Gentlemen Cadets at Royal Military College, Sandhurst, 30 August 1923 - 31 August 1927. Other appointments included spells as Regimental Adjutant 1/D.W.R. 1927-30, and then as Adjutant 6th (Territorial) Battalion in 1931. He retired from the \'Dukes\', and the British Army on 30 November 1933. In 1933, Captain Bolton joined the Metropolitan Police, and with a few short years was Chief Constable of the \'West End\'. In 1941 Captain Bolton was appointed Chief Constable of Northamptonshire, a position he held through to 1961, during which time he was decorated with both the OBE (LG 2 January 1956) and Knight of St.John (LG 4 January 1952). Evidently a man of many talents, Captain Bolton was also a distinguished \'Cricketer\' having played numerous first class cricket matches for \'Hampshire\' County Cricket Club Captain Bolton died at St.Pancras London on 3 October 1964 The group professionally court-mounted by Spink of London, and as-worn by the recipient. The medals all fitted with contemporary silk ribands, the reverse of the mounting with \'Spink label, and the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged bar and clasp fittings Sold together with a file of copied research including a particularly fine copy portrait photograph of Captain Bolton as Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Constabulary, wearing all his medals \'court-mounted\', as here offered for sale Condition: Mostly about EF

A good contemporary Great War miniature medal ?Mentioned in Despatches? campaign group of 3 - 1914-1915 Star - British War Medal. Silver issue with swivel suspender - Interallied Victory Medal. With ?Mentioned in Despatches? emblem The medals are swing-mounted, and as-worn suspended from silk watered ?moire? ribbons. The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

A good documented Highland Brigade campaign pair for Egypt 1882: Corporal John Howatt, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - Egypt Medal. 1882 reverse \'Tel-el-Kebir\' (1101 Lce Cpl. J. Howatt. 1/Gord:Highrs) - Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star obverse dated 1882 Important: Above medals confirmed on original accompanying ephemera as being the recipients full medal entitlement Sold together with original parchment certificates; Army Form B.126 and Royal Hospital Chelsea \'Out-Pension\' certifcates. Also with copied extracts of 4 pages of a hand-written written letter, reported to be - but not verified by us - to have been written by the recipient to his brother sometime after the Battle of Tel-el-Kebir from Tantak, Egypt 23 September 1882. The letter graphically describes the part played by the recipient, his regiment and the Highland Brigade during the battle and subsequent pursuit and capture of Arabi Pasha\'s forces. The \'extract\' pages sold with the medals are not signed, but are without doubt the writings of a Gordon Highlander and presumably part of larger letter which may be held at the Gordon Highlanders Museum, or the National War Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh John Howatt a native of Govan, Renfrewshire, Scotland, attested for service with the 75th Regiment at Glasgow on, 19 November 1862. At time of his enlistment he was 18 years of age, and he described his Trade as being a \'Reed Maker\'. He served continuously with the 75th Regiment / 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders through to his discharge at Fort Brockhurst, Gosport, on 5 February 1884, by which time he had racked up 21 years and 61 days with the Colours. In total he served 10 years 269 days overseas in Gibraltar, South Africa, South Africa, Malta and Egypt, and at time of discharge his conduct and character was described as \'Good\' . His intended place of residence after discharge was cited as being; 174, South Cumberland Street, Glasgow. The medals mounted on card for display purposes Condition: Only minor pitting otherwise about VF

A good fighting citation MC group of 3: Captain Donald Fraser Proctor, M.C., 7th Battalion Gordon Highlanders - Military Cross. GV issue - British War Meda; Silver issue (2.Lieut D.F. Proctor.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2.Lieut D.F. Proctor.) Important: Military Cross citation published in the Supplement to the London Gazette, 7 November 1918; Quote, For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. He led his men, together with others he collected, with the greatest dash, capturing a number of prisoners and destroying several machine-gun nests. He showed a fine example of courage and able leadership, and rendered valuable services. Unquote. Note: Donald Fraser Proctor is a unique name / rank in the Medal Index Card archive Donald Fraser Proctor was born at Fochabers, Morayshire, Scotland on 10 April 1896. Educated at Aberdeen Grammar School, he had been a Solictors Clerk residing at Monaltrie Cottage, Ballater, Aberdeenshire. Prior to being commissioned in 1917, and subsequently serving with his local Territorial Force unit, '7th 'Deeside' Battalion Gordon Highlanders', Donald had served with the Mechanical Transport of the Army Service Corps (home service). Medals sold together with set of officers service papers, and copy of published citation from the London Gazette Condition: GVF

A good Great War, Post War campaign and long service group of 6: Chief Prison Officer George Ferguson, H.M. Prison Wandsworth, late Northumberland Fusiliers & West Yorkshire Regiment - British War (202619 Pte. G. Ferguson. W. York. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (202619 Pte. G. Ferguson. W. York. R.) - General Service Medal. GV first issue with clasp Iraq, (88831 Pte. G. Ferguson. North\'D Fus.) - Imperial Service Medal. EIIR issue - EIIR Coronation Medal, 1953 - France: Commemorative Medal \'Batailles De La Somme, Juillet-Novembre MCMXVI\' Important: All medals, except for the last \'Veterans Commemorative\' medals are confirmed as entitled - the last medal with an incorrect substitute riband George Ferguson, a resident of 28, Worley Avenue, Low Fell, Gateshead on Tyne, is confirmed as having first entered a theate of war while serving with the West Yorkshire Regiment, during which time he qualified for the British War and Interallied Victory medals. He subsequently transferred to the York and Lancaster Regiment and finally the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, with which latter regiment he served with 2nd Battalion R.N.F. in Iraq (the respective medal roll shows he held the appointment of \'Drummer\' while serving in Iraq. After leavign the British Army, George took up employment with His Majesty\'s Prison Service and rose to the rank of Chief Prison Officer (I Class), in which rank he received the Coronation Medal and later the Imperial Service Medal Soft copies of the below following will refernece sources will be forwarded to the buyer by email file attachment; - Medal Index Card confirming entitlement to Great War pair and GSM only - GSM Medal Roll entry page (WO 100/G3/143) - London Gazette entry page for award of Imperial Service Medal (26 June 1956) - 1953 Coronation Medal roll entry Condition: GVF

A good late Victorian era multi-clasp campaign pair: Private Joseph. Gemmell, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - IGS 1895. 'RoC' 'Punjab Frontier' 'Tirah' (2970 Pte J. Gemmell, 1st Bn Gord Highrs) - QSA. 'ROK' 'Paard' 'Joh' 'DH' 'Witt' 'SA 1901' (2970 Pte J. Gemmell, 1st Bn Gord Highrs) Important: Both medals and all clasp confirmed on the respective campaign medal rolls, as being the recipients full medal entitlement (ref WO 100/78 & WO 100 / 89 (IGS medal) & WO 100/203 (QSA medal) A scarce combination of clasps denoting service with the Mounted Infantry during the South African War Joseph Gemmell, a Scotsman, was a native of Barony, Glasgow, Scotland. A 'Porter' by occupation, he attested for the Gordon Highlanders at Glasgow on 1 June 1888, aged 24 years. Joseph subsequently served a total of 15 years and 261 days with the Gordon Highlanders, with most of his service being spent overseas in Ceylon, India, Egypt, South Africa and Malta. His extant service papers confirm both medals and clasps as his full and only medal entitlement The recipients service papers are extant at The National Archives and a soft-copy set will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: Contact marks otherwise about VF

A good multi-campaign medal group of 8: Sergeant J.G. Young, Royal Army Pay Corps late 1st Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star. With clasp '8th Army' - Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Korea Medal (2758006 Sjt. J.S. Young. B.W.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' - General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (27658006 Sgt. J.G. Young. RAPC.) Note: Difference in second initial on the named medals, and that the service number on the GSM has an additional digit The recipients unique regimental number on his Korea Medal indicates that the recipient was a pre 1942 recruit into the Black Watch Sold together with a name plate removed from a frame Condition: GVF

A good multi-clasp late Victorian campaign medal pair: 'Pioneer Sergeant' James Allen, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - IGS 1895. 'ROC' 'PF 97-78' 'Tirah 97-98' (3695 Pte J. Allan 1st Bn Gord: Highrs) - QSA Medal. With 5 clasps 'CC' 'Pa' 'Drief' 'Joh' 'Belfast' (3695 Sgt J. Allen, Gordon Highrs:) Note: IGS 1895 with a customised silver ring attachment between earliest and second clasp - and typical thus Important: Both medals and all clasps confirmed as the recipients full medal and clasp entitlement per the respective campaign medal rolls (ref WO 100/78 & WO 100/89 for IGS 1895; WO 100/243 for QSA) James Allen was a native of Shoreditch, London, Middlesex, England, where he was born circa 1870. By 'Trade' he described himself as a 'French Polisher' and was 21 years and 11 months of age when he enlisted at London on 4 February 1891, for service with the British Army, and the Gordon Highlanders, which latter regiment he joined at Aberdeen, Scotland on 10 February 1891. His terms of engagement were to be 7 years with the Colours and 5 years in the reserve. James subsequently served overseas in India for 6 years and 235 days between 1892-1898, during which time he served in the Chitral campaign of 1895, and was again on the North West Frontier of India for the Punjab Frontier and Tirah expeditions of 1897-1898, during which his regiment won undying fame for their forward gallantry at the 'Storming of the Dargai Heights'. Campaign service apart, James appears to have had a full and personally very rewarding time of it in India, as his records reveal that in 1897, he had attended various courses of instruction at Roorkee College - the famous Indian Army school of engineering - and the home depot of the Bengal Sappers and Miners - where he gained certificates of proficiency in 'Field Fortifcation, Buliding Construction and Workshops', in the same year he was promoted and appointed 'Pioneer Sergeant' of the regiment on 3 August 1897. The following year he married his wife, Mary Stafford (described as a widow), on 1 June 1898, at the hill-station of Murree in the Punjab. He was transferred to the Army Reserve on 26 June 1899, but only months later was recalled to the colours to re-join his regiment for the South African War, subsequently serving in South Africa for 1 year and 287 days between 9 November 1899 and 22 August 1901. Sergeant Allen took his final discharge form the British Army on 3 February 1903 on his completion of 12 years service Service papers for this recipient are extant and available from the National Archives Both medals mounted in the swing stle in reverse order of precedence and suspended from an attractive customised medal brooch, this latter stamped 'silver' on reverse and retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Toned GVF

A good post-war distinguished services group of 5: Sergeant Alfred Pritchard, B.E.M., 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards - British Empire Medal (Military). EIIR issue (23474328 Sgt. Alfred Pritchard. Coldm. Gds.) - War Medal - GSM 1918. 2nd issue 'Malaya' (2669148 Cpl. A. Pritchard. Coldm Gds.) - GSM 1962. With clasp 'South Arabia' (23474328 Sgt. A. Pritchard. Coldm Gds) - Military LS&GC. EIIR & 'Regular Army' bar (23474328 Sgt. A. Pritchard. Coldm Gds.) Important: The award of the British Empire Medal was published in the London Gazette of 1 January 1967. The official recommendation for the award is quoted below; Quote, Place BAOR and ADEN 1964-1966 Battalion Provost Sergeant 23474328 Sergeant Alfred PRITCHARD Coldsteam Guards For the past 18 months Sergeant Pritchard has been Provost Sergeant of the 1st Bn. Coldstream Guards. in BAOR and from October 1965 to April 1966 in Aden. The high standards he maintains in the Guardroom in his charge are constant and unchanging. His care has never failed to have the right effect on a soldier under sentence, both as regards appearance and on his attitude to the service. His abilities are well known outside his Battalion and it is often necessary to refuse applications from neighbouring units when too many ask to put their wrong doers in his care In Aden, the Guardroom was a tent but standards were in no way relaxed and Sergeant PRITCHARD ran the Guardroom every bit as efficiently and effectively as in the more sophisticated accomodation in BAOR. At the same time he runs a contented and effective staff and every NCO who has spent 6 months on his staff as a Regimental Police Corporal has had cause to be grateful for his training Outside the Guardroom his unswerving sense of duty and unbending standards are well known to every man and have a very marked effect on the discipline and morale of the Battalion. His presence at trouble spots, and his wise but uncompromising advice to many a young man ahev bene major factors in the prevention of crime. He is regarded with respect and no little affection by all He has now served over 21 years service in the Coldstream Guards and has been Provost Sergeant for 14 of them. He has given consistently loyal and devoted service and his performance over the past 18 months has been outstanding and worthy of positive recognition Unquote. The group mounted in the court-style. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Minor contacting on GSM 1918 otherwise GVF

A good Royal Household 'Balmoral' group of 4: Thomas Fraser. Golf Course Keeper, Balmoral - Royal Victorian Medal. EIIR issue. Silver. In case of issue - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Coronation Medal 1937. In card box of issue - Royal Household Medal. GVI issue '1918-1938', with 'Thirty Years' clasp (Fraser,T homas) Sold together with 2 x Royal Commemorative medals Note: Except for Jubilee medal all are cased as issued, and except for Coronation medal all fitted with silver or silvered mounting brooches as issued / worn by recipient Important: The Royal Victorian Medal is confirmed as issued on 1 June 1953 The group fresh to the collectors market Condition: EF

A good \'Black Watch\' South African War, \'Delhi Durbar\' and long service medal group of 4: Colour-Sergeant Thomas Duncan Cunningham, 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders - QSA Medal. Silver with 3 clasps \'CC\' \'OFS\' \'TR\' (6533 Sgt T. D.Cunningham, 2nd Rl: Highldrs) - KSA Medal. With usual 2 x dated South Africa clasps (6533 Sgt T. D. Cunningham, Rl: Highrs) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (6533 C S T.Cunningham, R. H.) - Military LS&GC Medal. GV first issue (6533 C.Sjt T. D. Cunningham, R.Hdrs) Important: The Delhi Durbar is named in the distinctive regimentally impressed style common for this regiment Note: All medals and clasps confirmed as entitled and all enumerated in the recipients \'Pension Papers\' (ref WO 364 file series at The National Archives) respective medal rolls and registers Thomas Duncan Cunningham, was a native of Cupar, Fife, Scotland, (his father lived at The Mount, Cupar, Fife), and described his \'Trade\' as being a \'Clerk\' when he first enlisted for regular service with the British Army at Perth, Scotland, on 5 August 1892. His papers show that prior to enlisting for the Regular Army he cited earlier military service with the local 6th Volunteer Battalion Royal Highlanders. Allocated regimental number 5318, his first period of regular service was extremely short, as on 5 August 1892 - after only 5 days service with the Royal Highlanders - he \'Purchased\' his discharge for 10 pounds. Whatever his reason for purchasing his discharge it evidently did not dampen his desire to be a Highlander, as he subsequently joined-up a second time on 1 December 1896 - this time being allocated regimental number 6533, and serving continuously with 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders through to 1913, thence to 3rd Battalion Royal Highlanders from 1913. He took his final discharge on 30 November 1918, at which time he was a Warrant Officer II, holding rank of Company Sergeant Major serving with 2/1st Highland Cyclist Battalion, which unit he had jbeen transferred to 1918. Throughout his long military career Thomas was never reduced in rank, and although as he remained on \'Home Service\' during the Great War, he had racked up considerable overseas service earlier in his career as under; - South Africa: 9 August 1900 - 22 October 1902 (2 Years 43 Days) - India: 23 October 1902 - 29 October 1913 (11 Years 7 Days) At time of discharge he was in possession of four medals, including the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal awarded per Army Order 134/15 Note the above details were extrapolated from the recipients on-line Pension Papers (originals held at The National Archives) Condition: VF

A Gordon Highlander Officer\'s positively attributed unique miniature Burma campaign and \'Malaysia\' service medal group of 7: Lieutenant -Colonel Wilfred Cheyne, Officer Commanding Perak Home Guard, late Gordon Highlanders - The 1939-45 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - General Service Medal 1918-1962. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' - Malaysia: Order of the Realm - Perak: Meritorious Service Medal Sold together with: - Original coloured portrait photograph of recipient in evening dress wearing his miniature medals - Softcopy (JPEG file attachment) portrait of recipient in Gordon Highlanders uniform wearing glengarry - Softopy (JPEG file attachment) portrait of recipient in Gordon Highlanders uniform wearing WW2 medal ribands - Softopy (JPEG file attachment) of Malaysia Gazette containing award notice for the Order of the Defender of the Realm Wilfred Cheyne, son of James Cheyne & Margaret Clyde Cheyne (nee Stewart), was a native of Aberdeen, Scotland, where he was born on, 24 March 1915.. Prior to the Second World War 'Wilf' was employed with the Paper Works. Commissioned into his local infantry regiment, the Gordon Highlanders, on, and subsequently posted to Burma, where he appears to have served on attachment with either West African or East African regiments (reference The Straits Budget issue of, 12 November 1958, an article refers to Lt-Colonel Cheyne having been a former 'Chindit' (which if true would place him with Second Chindit Expedition (Special Force), which force contained both regiments form the West African Frontier Force, a separate photograph from Burma shows Lt. Cheyne wearing a distinctive 'African' bush hat, of the type worn by British Officers of the West African Frontier Force, and King's African Rifles battalions that served in Burma during the Second World War Note: The Gordons had no infantry battalions in India or Burma during the Second World War, and the regiment carry's no battle honours for Burma. However, many former Gordon Highlanders did serve in Burma, not least the officers & men of the war-raised, and subsequently converted , 8th (City of Aberdeen) Battalion Gordon Highlanders, that was converted to the 100th Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery. This battalion served with the 2nd Infantry Division in the Burma Campaign. Another former Gordons unit, the 9th (Donside) Battalion Gordon Highlanders (originally part of the 9th (Highland) Infantry Division along with the 11th Battalion) were initially posted to the Shetland islands. Later they were amalgamated with the 5th Battalion and sent to India for training. Converted to an armoured regiment in 1942 as the 116th Regiment Royal Armoured Corps (Gordons), they continued to wear the Gordons cap badge on the black beret of the RAC.116th RAC were sent to India and joined 267th Indian Armoured Brigade; later they served in Burma where as part of 255th Indian Tank Brigade they were involved in the dash for Rangoon and were heavily involved in the battle of Meiktila, signalling the end of Japanese hopes in Burma The Straits Budget issue of 12 November 1958, contained the below following article pertaining to Lt-Col Cheyne: Quote, Colonel is leaving Malaya next week Ipoh Nov.7 - An army officer who served with the famous Chindits in the Burma campaign, and who helped to train thousands of officers and men of the Home Guard organisation from various parts of Malaya, will be leaving next week on completion of his term. He is Lieutenant Colonel W. Cheyne. commandant of the Home Guard training centre here for the past 5 years, who was awarded the Ahli Mangu Negara decoration by the Yang-di Pertuan Agong in the merdeka honours list. Unquote. We have no reason to believe that Wilf Cheyne was posted or served with either of the 'converted' Gordons units, and further research would be required to ascertain which regiment(s) he served with in Burma. Post-war he served in British Somaliland, and later served for several year in Malaya / Malaysia. Latterly he was Officer Commanding the Perak Home Guard, for which he was decorated with the Perak MSM - a unique award to a British Officer - and was amongst the very first recipients of the Malaysian Order of the Realm. his name being published in the very first Malaysian Gazette 'Honours List' Wilf married Catherine McLean Mavor, at Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1940. Lt-Colonel Cheyne is recorded to have died at Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England, on, 11 March 2006 The medals mounted in the swing style and as-worn by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended from a mounting bar which latter retains its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About EF

A Great War & India service A.R.R.C. nursing group of 5: Lady Superintendent Rosamond Lucy Nevile, Queen Alexandra?s Military Nursing Service India - Royal Red Cross, 2nd Class (A.R.R.C.), G.V.R., silver and enamel, unnamed; - 1914 Star (Nursing Sister, R.L. Nevile, Q.A.M.N.S.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Nsg. R. L. Nevile.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Nsg. R. L. Nevile.) - IGS Medal 1908. GV type I 'Waziristan 1919-21' (N-Sister. R. L, Nevile, Q.A.M.N.S.I.) Important: The award of the Associate of the Royal Red Cross was published in the London Gazette of 12 September 1919 Rosamond Lucy Nevile, the daughter of Nevile, was a native of Hammersmith, London, where she was born on 1 June 1877. Prior to joining the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service as a Staff Nurse in 1907 (ref Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps Volume 9 July 1907), Rosamond had been employed as a Nurse in England. In 1901 the National Census for England and Wales records her as being employed at Salisbury Infirmary. The Indian Army Lists show that Rosamond first commenced her service with the Q.A.M.N.S.I. on 29 November 1911. As a Nursing Sister with the Q.A.M.N.S.I. she entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 7 November 1914 (Medal Index Card refers). All 17 Nurses of the Q.A.M.M.S.I. that had served in France were withdrawn had been withdrawn by latest March 1916. Rosamond returned to India, and it was for her services in India that she was awarded the A.R.R.C.. She continued to serve in India through to at least 1933. She was appointed a Senior Nursing Sister in November 1924 and Lady Superintendent in August 1930. Reference various Indian Army Lists she served at the below following Indian Stations between 1915-1933; - 1916: Poona - 1921: Sialkot - 1933: Dalhousie Rosamond Lucy Nevile is recorded as having died in the last quarter of 1972, at Taunton, Somerset, England. At the time of her death Rosamond was 95 years of age Sold together with some copied research including trasncript Medal Index Card and various extracts from Indian Army Lists Medal group mounted for display purposes on a named display board Sold together with a file of various copied research that confirms all above details Condition: The group about GVF

A Great War & post-war North West Frontier of India campaign medal group of 4: Rifleman Alam Sher 5th Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles, late 1st Battalion 125th 'Napiers' Rifles', Indian Army - 1914-15 Star (No. 3028 Rfmn. Alam Sher, 1/125 Rfls.) - British War Medal (3028 Rfmn. Alam Sher, 1-125 N. Rfls.) - Interallied Victory Medals (3028 Rfmn. Alam Sher, 1-125 N. Rfls.) - IGS 1908. GV Type I.'Waziristan 1921-1924' (3796 R-M. Alam Sher, 5-6 Raj.Rif.) The recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of 'Rifleman' while serving with the 5th 'Napiers' Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles (late 125th 'Napiers' Rifles) A famous Indian 'Rifles Regiment', 125th Napier's Rifles, was restyled 5th 'Napiers' Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles in 1922. On the formation of multi-battalion Rajputana Rifles, all 'Other Ranks' who had served prior to the establishment of the regiment in 1922, were allocated new service numbers 125th Napier's Rifles Great War service: At the outbreak of the Great War, the regiment was an unbrigaded unit of the 5th (Mhow) Division of the Indian Army. Napier's subsequently joined the Army's 3rd (Lahore) Division as part of its 9th (Sirhind) Brigade, landing at Marseilles on 26 September 1914 and taking part in Winter Operations (1914?1915), the Battle of Neuve Chapelle (10?13 March 1915), the Battle of Aubers, the Battle of Festubert (15?25 May 1915), and the Battle of Loos subsidiary attack at the Moulin-du-Pi?tre on 25 September 1915. Later in 1915, 'Napier's Rifles'' left the 3rd Division in 1915 to join the 7th (Meerut) Division. As part of the 7th Division's 21st (Bareilly) Brigade, the regiment sailed from Marseilles to go to Mesopotamia. Napier's landed at Basra, Iraq, on 31 December 1915 and took part in the failed attempt to relieve the besieged garrison of Kut al Amara. Palestine was the last theatre of war where 'Napier's Rifles' served during the Great War, having disembarked at Suez on 13 January 1918, and thereafter serving in the Egyptian Expeditionary Force, under the able command of General Allenby A good regimental combination to 5th 'Napiers' Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles, including a scarce seen Great War 'Trio' to a famous Indian Army regiment Condition: About VF

A Great War & post-war \'Service against the Irish Rebels, Irish Republican Army / Sinn Fein\' medal group of 4: Private Horace Charles Ernest Sandford, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, late King’s Royal Rifle Corps - British War Medal. Silver issue (36694 Pte. H. C. Sandford. K.R.R.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (36694 Pte. H. C. Sandford. K.R.R.C.) - Jubilee 1935 - LS&GC. GV 'Regular Army' (5375193 Pte. H. C. E. Sandford. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) Medal verification: The Great War & Jubilee Medals all verified per respective medal rolls: - British War & Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1370 - Jubilee Medal 1935: Reference 1935 Jubilee Medal Roll (India Allocation, 2/OBLI) Horace Charles Ernest Sandford son of Charles Sandford (a Corn Chandlers Man) & Daisy Sandford was a native of Paddington, London, England, where he was born on 18 December 1897 (baptised at parish of St. Peters, Paddington, London, on, 6 February 1898). Sadly, Horace never knew his father, as the latter is recorded as 'deceased' on Horace's baptism. Horace enlisted in the British Army circa 1915, and was initially posted to the King's Own Royal Rifle Corps, with which regiment - 'The Rifles' - he served in the 3rd and 4th Battalions. Horace first entered theatre of war 'Salonika' circa 1916-18, prior to transferring to the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, with which latter regiment he was given the regimental number '48710'. In 1920, Horace was given the unique 'Army Number '5375193', from the block of Army Numbers allocated to the OBLI in 1920. The 1921 National Census for England & Wales, records Horace serving overseas, at which time and for the rest of his overseas service he served with 2nd Battalion Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 2nd Battalion Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry: In May 1919, the 2nd Ox and Bucks left Germany where they had been part of the army of occupation and returned to Cowley Barracks, Oxford, the following month, the battalion then moved to Tipperary, Ireland, to take part in operations against the IRA and Sinn Féin. In March 1922 the battalion arrived in Rawalpindi, India, later moving to Razmak in Waziristan on the North-West Frontier. In 1929 the battalion moved to Maymo in Upper Burma and then to Rangoon (note that while 2/OBLI qualified for the IGS 1908 with 'Burma 1930-32' the medal was not awarded to all companies or all-ranks, and a search of the respective medal roll shows that Horace Sandford was amongst those who did not qualify or receive the medal) In 1934 the battalion returned to India, initially to Bareilly and then to Mhow Horace took his discharge from the British Army circa 1936. By the time of the compilation of the National Register for England & Wales in 1939, Horace is recorded living at, Queen Street, Eynsham, Witney, Oxfordshire, England, where he was described as employed as a 'Labourer (Government)'. Horace Charles Ernest Sandford is recorded as having died in, Oxfordshire, England, sometime during the third quarter of 1945 A fairly scarce seen British medal group to a recipient who served against the Irish Rebels / Irish Republican Army in the post-war years, and who subsequently spent most of his military service on overseas service in British India Condition: Great War medals polished, Victory medal worn others about GVF

A Great War & Shanghai Emergency campaign medal group of 4: Private John Francis Holloway, Army Service Corps later Scottish Company, Shanghai Volunteer Corps Condition: GVF

A Great War & Third Afghan War campaign and long service medal group of 3: Private Alexander Miller, 1st Garrison Battalion Gordon Highlanders, late Cameron Highlanders. Latterly Dumbarton Post Office - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-16101 Pte A. Miller. Gordons.) - IGS 1908 Medal. GV 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (S-16101 Pte A. Miller, Gordons.) - Imperial Service Medal. EIIR first issue (Alexander Miller) Important: All medals confirmed as entitled & issued as the recipients full medal entitlement per the respective campaign medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders, and the London Gazette as under; - British War Medal (ref WO 329/2475) - India General Service Medal 1908 & clasp (ref WO 329/1655) - Imperial Service Medal: Published in London Gazette issue of 5 March 1943 Alexander Miller, served in the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders (No 22866) prior to being transferred to the 1st (Garrison Battalion) Gordon Highlanders, which latter unit was raised at Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland, in 1916, specifically for overseas service. 1st (Garrison Battalion) Gordon Highlanders embarked for India in January 1917, where the unit was posted to serve under higher formation 2nd Rawalpindi Division. Alexander Miller subsequently served in India during the Great War, and was still serving with the same battalion and regiment when he took part in the Third Afghanistan War 1919. Alexander was discharged to Class 'Z' Army Reserve on on 25 January 1920. On discharge Alexander returned to civil employment with the Post Office, and is recorded as receiving the Imperial Service Medal in 1943, on his retirement form the Post Office where he had been employed as a Postman in Dumbarton, Scotland Note: Reference 'Soldiers Died in the Great War', an estimated 40 x men of the 1st Garrrison Battalion Gordon Highlanders, died on overseas service in India. Shortly after the conclusion of the Third Afghan War a brass memorial tablet was installed at St Pauls, Church of Scotland, Rawalpindi, Punjab, India, during an impressive and well attended service held there on 8 November 1920 Sold together with some copied research including respective medal roll entries and Medal Index Card An uncommon IGS medal to the Gordons. The medals mounted for display, with an engraved name plaque Condition: About EF

A Great War 'Casualty' gallantry and campaign medal group of 4: Second Lieutenant Robert. M. Tulloch, 9th Battalion Machine Gun Corps, late 5th Battalion Cameron Highlanders - Military Medal, G.V.R. (S-11776 Sjt: R. M. Tulloch, 5/Cam: Hdrs) - 1914-15 Star (S-11776 Sjt. R. M. Tulloch, Cam?n Highrs.) - British War (2.Lieut. R. M. Tulloch.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2.Lieut. R. M. Tulloch.) Note: The award of the Military Medal was published in the London Gazette issue of 22 January 1917 Important: Confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action' with GSW (Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound) to the face on 15 August 1918 Robert Morrison Tulloch, a native of Barony, Glasgow, Scotland. Prior to the Great War he lived in the Crossmyloof district of Glasgow, being employed as a School Teacher at the Garnetbank School. Robert attested for the Cameron Highlanders at Glasgow on 3 September 1914, aged 25 years. Serving in the 5th Battalion he was posted to France in May 1915 and was awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field during October 1916. Transferred to the Machine Gun Corps in March 1917, he was discharged to a commission in that unit on 26 July 1917. Sold together with quantity of hard-copy service papers - this reflected in postage Condition: Mostly GVF

A Great War 'casualty' campaign group of 3: Lance-Corporal John Hunter, 5th (Service) Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (S-14550 L-Cpl. J. Hunter. Cam'n Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-14550 Pte. J. Hunter. Camerons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-14550 Pte. J. Hunter. Camerons.) Important: Lance-Corporal Hunter is confirmed (ref his service papers WO 363 series) as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' in France & Flanders on 25 September 1915 (the opening day of the Battle of Loos John Hunter, the son of Andrew Ritchie Hunter, was a native of Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. He was 19 years of age and by occupation a 'Bank Clerk' when he enlsited for for service the British Army, at Inverness, Scotland, on 9 September 1914, and subsequently posted the 5th (Service) Battalion Cameron Highlanders. He was however no stranger to military life, as on his attestation papers he cited 2 years prior service with the Army Service Corps (presumably this was in the Territorial Force). His Medal index Card shows that he first entered theatre of war 'France' on 10 May 1915, when together with the rest of 5/Camerons, the battalion disembarked at Boulogne. On the opening day of the Bttle of Loos. he is confirmed as having been 'Wounded-in-Action', with 'Gun Shot and or Shrapnel' (GSW) to his 'Head and Chest'. On leaving the Army he held a qualifciation as a '1st Class Shot' and gave his forwarding address as 49, Watson Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire A copy of the respective Medal Index Card will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: About GVF

A Great War 'Casualty' campaign medal pair together with associated Memorial Plaque: Private Stanley Hayne Kennedy, 2/10th Battalion The King's (Liverpool Regiment) - Liverpool Scottish - British War Medal. Silver issue (359077 Pte. S. H. Kennedy. L'Pool R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (359077 Pte. S. H. Kennedy. L'Pool R.) - Memorial Plaque (Stanley Hayne Kennedy) Sold together with; - White metal glengarry badge of Liverpool Scottish, Previously brooched, pin now removed - Crushed named card box of issue and original paper insert envelopes for the medal (a/f) Note: Both campaign medals retaining their orginal long lengths of silk watered ribands as issued Important: The recipient is confirmed as 'Killed-inAction' on 20 August 1917, and is commemorated on the CWGC Ploegseert Memorial, Belgium Stanley Hayne Kennedy, a native of Liverpool, England, where he was born circa 1892, was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Kennedy. His father, Thomas Kennedy, a Police Constable with the Liverpool City Police (and whose Police medals are being offered for sale separately on this website), was a Scot, so it is little surpising, that Stanley should have enlisted in and served with the 'Liverpool Scottish' during the Great War. Prior to the Great War Stanley had been employed as a Clerk, the 1911 National Census recording that in that year he was residing with his parents and siblings at 170 Upper Warwick Street, Toxteth, Liverpool Condition: Mostly GVF

A Great War 'Casualty' campaign medal pair together with Silver War Badge: Gunner Frederick Ellis, 2/1 Lancashire Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery - British War Medal. Silver issue (308744 Gnr. F. Ellis. R.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (308744 Gnr. F. Ellis. R.A.) - Silver War Badge. Reverse numbered (B323877) Note: Sold together with the original named, numbered and dated award document for the Silver War Badge Important: Confirmed 'Wounded' to left leg and chest by GSW on 8 April 1918 Samuel 'Frederick' Ellis, who was born on 6 December 1897, and was a native of Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Lancashire, where his father (a Police Constable, whose Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society Medal with 3 further clasps is being sold separately on this website) resided at 20 Northbrook Street. Prior to signing-up Frederick had been employed as a 'Picture Frame Maker'. He enlisted in the British Army on 18 February 1915 (at which time he lied about his age declaring himself as 20 years of age, when he was only 17), and was subsequently posted to 2/1 st Lancashire Heavy Battery Royal Garrison Artillery. He embarked at Southampton on 30 June 1916, and disembarked at Le Havre, France on 1 July1916. In total he served 21 months overseas in Belgium and France, and is confirmed as having been 'Wounded' on 8 April 1918, receiving GSW (Gunshot and Shrapnel Wound) to his left leg and chest, which post-war the pension board assessed as being a 20% disability. His Medal Index and Silver War Badge cards show that he was only entitled to 2 x campaign medals for his services during the Great War, and in addition was received the Silver War Badge. Gunner Ellis took his discharge on 8 July 1919. Samuel 'Frederick' Ellis is recorded a shaving died in Liverpool, England, sometime in the third quarter of 1971 Note: The recipients Pension Papers are extant and are held at The National Archives Condition: GVF

A great war 'France & Flanders' Indian Cavalry pair to a famous Indian Army Regiment: Sowar Ali Akbar Khan, 34th Prince Albert Victor's Own Poona Horse - 1914-15 Star (No.3453 Sowar Ali Akbar Khan 34/Horse.) - Interallied Victory Medal (No.3453 Sowar Ali Akbar Khan 34/Horse.) Recipient was a Punjabi Musalman holding the rank of Sowar (Trooper) while serving with the 34th Prince Albert Victor's Own Poona Horse - a famous Indian Army cavalry regiment The recipient served in theatre of war France & Flanders, where between 1914-1918, the 34th Poona Horse served with the Indian Corps. In 1915, the regiment were serving as dismounted infantry in the trenches. In March 1918 the regiment embarked for Egypt, where it subsequently served in the Palestine Campaign with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force Condition: VF

A Great War 'Immediate' meritorious service and campaign medal group of 3: Sergeant George Peat, 126th Company Labour Corps late The Queen's Regiment - British War Medal. Silver issue (51903 Sjt. G. Peat. The Queen's R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (51903 Sjt. G. Peat. The Queen's R.) - Meritorious Service Medal. 'Immediate' GV first issue (75316 Sjt: G. Peat. 126/Coy Lab:C.) Important: The award of the 'Immediate' MSM was published in the London Gazette of 18 January 1919, "in recognition of valuable service rendered with the Armies in France and Flanders." Reference the recipients Medal Index Card, he only qualified for the 2 x campaign medals for service in the Great War. George Peat was a native of Urmston, Lancashire, England (his place of residence Urmston, is shown in the London Gazette entry page), who had first served overseas in The Queen's Regiment, subsequently transferring to the Labour Corps. The 1911 Census for England and Wales show that George Urmiston was 22 years of age in 1911 and had been born in Umrston circa 1888. In 1911 George was living with his widowed mother and five other siblings at 134, Higher Road, Urmston, where he was employed in assisting in the family 'Butchery' business Condition: GVF

A Great War 'Killed-in-Action' campaign medal group of 3 with memorial plaque to a casualty of 'Aubers Ridge' May, 1915: Private James Robertson, 2nd Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) - 1914 Star. With original dated clasp (1338 Pte. J. Robertson. 2/R. Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue(1338 Pte. J. Robertson. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1338 Pte. J. Robertson. R. Highrs.) - Memorial Plaque (James Robertson) last pierced at 12 o?clock & polished Important: Private James Robertson is confirmed as having been 'Killed-in-Action' at Aubers Ridge, 13 May 1915 Note: All three campaign medals and dated clasp for the 1914 Star verified as issued per the respective medal rolls as under; - 1914 Star: Ref WO 329/2460 - BWM & Victory medals: Ref WO 329/1351 James Robertson, was a native of, Perth, Scotland, where he was born circa 1888 (National Census for England & Wales refers). Basis his regimental number it is known that James enlisted for the British Army, at Dundee, Scotland, sometime in 1908, joining his local regiment, the Black Watch. The 1911 National Census for England and Wales, confirms that James - the only James Robertson, then serving in India with 2/Black Watch, was 23 years of age, as of April 1911. The 2/Royal Highlanders, served in British India 1902-1914, during which time the battalion had the honour of providing the 'Guard of Honour' at the 'Greatest Imperial Assemblage' of all time - the Delhi Durbar of 1911 (however, James was not one of the lucky few - and did not receive any of the Durbar medals allocated to the Black Watch). While at Delhi, the 2nd Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), received new regimental colours from the hands of King Emperor, George V In August 1914, James was serving at Bareilly Cantonment, India, where his battalion was a constituent unit of the mixed 'Bareilly Brigade', Meerut Division of the Army in India. Meerut Division embarked for France on 21 September 1914, with the 2nd Royal Highlanders disembarking at Marseilles, France, on 12 October 1914. Private James Robertson, became an early Great War casualty when he was 'Killed-in-Action' at Aubers Ridge, 13 May 1915. James Robertson, nominated that his remaining effects from the British Army were to be bequeathed to a 'friend' & sole legatee, Miss Annie Simpson Smith Sold together with some copied research, including Medal Index Card Note the Memorial Plaque only has been pierced and polished, as commonly found Condition: Medals GVF

A Great War 'Killed-in-Action' campaign medal group of 3: Private James Gowans, 2nd Battalion Cameron Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (S-12967. Pte. J. Gowans, Cam?n Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-12967 Pte. J. Gowans, Cam?n Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-12967 Pte. J. Gowans, Cam?n Highrs.) Important: James Gowans is confirmed as having 'Died-of-Wounds' on 31 May 1915 James Gowans was a native of Glasgow, Scotland. His Medal Index Card confirms that he first entered theatre of war 'France & Flanders' on 25 January 1915. While serving on the front-line with 2/Camerons, he died of wounds on 31 May 1915. At the time of his death he was 20 years of age, and was buried in Les Gonards Cemetery, Versailles Sold together with hard-copy copied Medal Index Card and and casualty details Condition: EF

A Great War 'Salonika' theatre 'Died-of-Wounds' casualty medal group of 3: 7/2516 Private William James Carpenter, 7th Battalion Royal Munster Fusiliers - 1914-15 Star (2516 Pte. W.J. Carpenter, Ry: Muns. Fus:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2516 Pte. W.J. Carpenter, Ry: Muns. Fus:) - Interallied Victory Medal (2516 Pte. W.J. Carpenter, Ry: Muns. Fus:) Important: Reference 'Soldiers Died in the Great War' Private William James Carpenter is confirmed as having 'Died-of-Wounds' in Salonika, 20 October 1916 Note: All 3 x medals confirmed as entitled & issued per respective campaign medal rolls of the Royal Munster Fusiliers as under; - 1914-15 Star (ref WO 329/2816) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals (ref WO 329/90) William James Carpenter, the son of Henry John Carpenter & Alice Carpenter (in 1916 the latter was William's nominated next of kin, residing at 218 Guinness Buildings, Draycott Avenue, Chelsea, London ), was a native of Knightsbridge, London, England, where he was born sometime circa 1896. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales records, William, as then working as a 'Reading Boy', and living at home with his widowed mother and younger sister Ada. William had other siblings, but they were no longer living with the mother in 1911. Private William James Carpenter, first entered theatre of war 'Gallipoli' on 7 August 1915, and together with the rest of his battalion landed at 'Suvla Bay' as part of the seriously depleted 10th (Irish) Division. On landing the 7th Munsters numbered 28 x officers and 750 x other-ranks, with their objective to capture the Kiretch Tepe Sirk ridge along the North side of the bay. The British failed to capture their objectives at Suvla Bay, and by the time 7/Munsters and the rest of 10th (Irish) Division were withdrawn on 30 August 1915, they numbered only 6 x officers and 305 x other ranks. 10th (Irish) Division including the 7th Munsters, were subsequently deployed to Salonika, for service in the Macedonia Campaign, during which, William Carpenter, 'Died-of Wounds' on 20 October 1916. At the time of his death William was 20 years of age The body of William James Carpenter, was laid to rest amongst his fallen comrades, at Salonika (Lembet Road) Military Cemetery, Thessaloniki City, Greece, where his his sacrifice is commemorated in posterity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Condition: GVF

A Great War ?Aubers Ridge V.C. action? and Delhi Durbar casualty medal group of 4, sold together with respective Memorial Plaque: Corporal John Beattie, 2nd Battalion, Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - 1914 Star. With a contemporary dated 'slider' clasp (822 Cpl. J. Beattie. 2/R. Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (822 Cpl. J. Beattie. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (822 Cpl. J. Beattie. R. Highrs.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911 (822 L Cpl J. Beattie R.H.) - Memorial Plaque (John Beattie) The Memorial Plaque with the original card envelope and enclosure letter with Buckinham Palace letterhead Important: The recipient is recorded as having been 'Killed-in-Action' in France, on 5 May 1915, during the Battle of 'Aubers Ridge' Note: The Delhi Durbar Medal 1911 is regimentally impressed in the correct style for awards of this medal to the 2nd Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) The Great War and Commemorative Medal verified as entitled per the official medal rolls as under; - 1914 Star & dated clasp: Ref WO 329/2460 - BWM & Victory medals: Ref WO 329/1351 - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911: Ref WO 100/400 John Beattie, the son of John & Harriet Beattie, was a native of St. Cyrus, Kincardineshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1888. John was born into a farm workers family, and was the only son, albeit he had 5 x siblings, all sisters, viz Jessie, Maria, Cecelia, Harriet and Lizzie. Typical of farm workers in North East Scotland of this period, the family worked at several farm locations in the Kincardineshire, Angus and Forfar region in the years 1888-1915. John had already left home by the time of the 1901 Scotland Census, in which he is recorded as working as a farm servant, or 'Farm Loon', residing and working at. John enlisted in the British Army, sometime prior to 1907, and had served for six years in India prior to the outbreak of the Great War, in August 1914. During his service in British India, Johnhad the distinction of serving at the great imperial assembelage - the Delhi Durbar - held at Delhi in December 1911, and the only time a ruling British monarch visited British India - and whereat the 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders provided the Guard of Honour at the Durbar ceremonies. The 2nd Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), received new regimental colours from the King Emperor, Geirge V, at Delhi, and silver Durbar medals were issued to 'selected' all-ranks of the regiment, including an award to John Beattie (the medal roll refers). In August 1914, John was serving at Bareilly Cantonment, India, where his battalion was a constituent unit of the mixed Bareilly Brigade, Meerut Division of the Army in India. Meerut Division was mobilized for war service and embarked from India for France on 21 September 1914, with the 2nd Royal Highlanders disembarking at Marseilles, France, on 12 October 1914. John Beattie served during the Great War with the2/Black Watch in the French theatre of war from 12 October 1914. He was 'Killed-inAction' on, 9 May 1915. On the latter date the Battalion were engaged during the Battle of Aubers Ridge, the Regimental History gives the following: ?The Battalion had a particularly trying part to play on May 9th, as it had to relieve in the front line, in daylight and under continuous shell fire, a unit which with heavy loss had failed to advance; and it had to renew the attack against an enemy, not only unshaken by the previous attack, but obviously reinforced and ready to meet a second attempt. But the attempt was made with a determination and courage worthy of the Regiment... About noon the Battalion received orders to relieve the 2nd Gurkhas on the right of the Dehra Dun Brigade.... The Batttalion was formed for attack in two lines... the assault was timed for 4pm. By about 3.55pm the front lines issued from the trenches and lay down awaiting the signal to charge. Colonel Harvey remained on the right, and ordered Major Wauchope to watch and report progress on the left of our line. Large numbers of Germans could be seen issuing from communication trenches and filing along the front, unaffected by our very weak bombardment. The attack was met by a very accurate and extremely heavy rifle and machine-gun fire from the moment it began. A wide stream full of water and mud ran across No Man?s Land (which was about 200 yards wide), on the right within a few yards of our trench, on the left rather nearer the German than the British line. Some thirty bridges were supposed to have been constructed on our front, but few were existing when the Battalion made its attack. The greater number of the casualties fell close to or into this obstacle.... In the brief period the assault lasted the losses of the Battalion were: killed, 3 officers and 69 other ranks; wounded, 5 officers and 157 other ranks; missing (practically all killed close to the German trenches) 36 other ranks; total, 270 out of 450 engaged, or 60 per cent. The wounded and unwounded lay out in the open under fire till darkness enabled them to regain the trenches.? Victoria Cross: Lance Corporal David Findlay of the 2nd Battalion was awarded the Victoria Cross for his gallantry during the above attack The body of Corporal Beattie was never recovered from the battlefield, and his life and ultimate sacrifice is now commemorated on two permanents memorials, vis the CWGC 'Le Touret Memorial' located at Pas-de-Calais, France, and on the Brechin War Memorial, located in Brechin, Angus. Scotland Prior to his death in action, John had bequeathed his 'Soldiers Effects' and money credits with the British Army, to his father John, and each of his 5 x sisters Condition: About EF

A Great War ?Casualty? campaign medal group of 3: Corporal William Mollison, 10th Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (later Royal Scots Fusiliers) - 1914-15 Star (S-1755, Pte. W. Mollison. A. & S. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-1755 Cpl. W. Mollison. A. & S. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-1755 Cpl. W. Mollison. A. & S. Highrs.) Note: All medals verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls for the Great War (ref WO 329/2813, for the 1914-15 Star, & WO 329/1961, for the BWM/Victory medals. The rolls being compiled and signed respectively at Perth, Scotland, on 1 December 1919, and 20 April 1920, wherein it is shown that Corporal William Mollison, 10th Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, had enlisted in the British Army on 15 August 1914, and first entered theatre of war 'France' on 11 May 1915 Corporal William Mollison took his final discharge from the British Army on, 30 July 1917, due to ?Wounds? received in action during his campaign service in France The medals mounted in the court-style for display Sold together with photocopied Medal Index Card & Silver War Badge Roll Condition: VF

A Great War ?Highland Regiment? gallantry and campaign medal group of 4: Captain John Graham Graham, M.C., 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - Military Cross. GV issue - 1914-15 Star (2.Lieut J.G. Graham. Gord Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt. J.G. Graham.) - Interallied Victory Medal. With MID oakleaves emblem (Capt. J.G. Graham.) Note: The star has been gilded, and all have been laquered Important: The decoration and all the campaign medals confirmed as entitled per the below sources; - Military Cross: London Gazette 19 April 1918 - Mention-in-Despatches: London Gazette 14 December 1917 - 1914-1915 Star Trio: Per respective Medal Index Card John Graham Graham, son of Archibald Bulloch Graham and Isabella Graham (nee Hutchison) was a native of Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born on 30 November 1887. His father was a prominent, and wealthy ?Wine & Spirits? Merchant. John - who in later life described himself as a ?Motor Engineer? - left Scotland for Inquique, Chile, South America, on 13 March 1912, where he worked as an expatriate. John was still working in Chile when the Great War broke out. No doubt scarred by the death of his younger brother ? professional Sandhurst educated officer, Lieutenant Archibald Stuart Bulloch Graham, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders who was ?Killed-in-Action? on 31 October 1914 ? John Graham, returned from Chile, on 1 February 1915, and promptly joined the British Army. He obtained a commission as Second Lieutenant in the 3rd Battalion (Special Reserve) Gordon Highlanders on 11 April 1915 ? and soon thereafter a posting to his late brothers old battalion, the 2/Gordons, a.k.a. the ?Ninety Twa?. John?s subsequent promotions were ; Lieutenant, 1 July 1917; Captain, July 1917. . Lieutenant Graham first entered theatre of war ?France * Flanders? in October, 1915. The citation for John?s Military Cross states; Quote, "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as transport officer of his battalion during four days' operations. He succeeded in bringing up rations for the battalion each night under most trying circumstances, the casualties in the carrying parties being exceptionally heavy." Unquote. An estimated 239 x Military Crosses (not including further award bars) were won by ?All-Ranks? of the the Gordon Highlanders during the Great War Post-war John Graham led a full and colourful life, including numerous overseas travels to South America, United States, West Indies and South Africa. He married Margaret Mackenzie at Gretna on 10 January 1931. John Graham Graham is recorded as having died at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, sometime during 1974 The medals court-mounted for display. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Laquered about EF

A Great War ?South African Rebellion 1914? campaign medal group of 3: Private G. Green, Barkly West Commando - 1914-15 Star (Pte G. Green. Barkly W. Cdo.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Pte G. Green. Barkly West Cdo.) - South Africa: Interallied Victory Medal(Pte G. Green. Barkly West Cdo.) Note: The Barkly West Commando was a ?Cape Commando? that was mobilized and served in the South African Rebelluion of 1914 between, October- 31st December 1914 in the 12th and 13th Military Districts Condition: About EF

A Great War and Interwar \'China River Gunboat\' Yangtze service medal group of 3: Stoker John Wilson Russell, Royal Navy late H.M.S. \'Peterel\' - British War Medal. Silver issue (J.61615 J. W. Russell. Boy 1. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (J.61615 J. W. Russell. Boy 1. R.N.) - Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GV \'coinage head\' issue (K.61438 J. W. Russell. Sto. H.M.S. Peterel.) Medals verification: All medals verified as entitled per the respective Royal Navy medal rolls cited below: - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref ADM 171/144 (medal sent to recipient aboard H.M.S. Curacoa) - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref ADM 171/144 (medal sent to recipient aboard H.M.S. Curacoa) - Naval LS&GC Medal: Ref ADM 171/150, sent to China Station where recipient had been serving with River Gunboat H.M.S. Peterel John Wilson Russell was born in Speymouth, Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland , on, 24 April 1901, he entered the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in November 1916 with official number J61615. The following year he was rated Boy 1st Class and served aboard the Battle-Cruiser HMS Princess Royal(1917-18) and the Battleship HMS Emperor of India (1918-19). In April 1919 he came of age, was rated Ordinary Seaman and signed for twelve years’ service. In June 1919 Russell changed to a Short Service engagement as a Stoker. His number changed to SS.122234 and he engaged for five years’ service, to be followed by seven years in the Royal Fleet Reserve. He was drafted to the ‘C’ class Light Cruiser HMS Caledon,which deployed with the Atlantic Fleet (1919 – 1921) and served aboard HMSCuraçoa in the Mediterranean (1921 – 1923). In February 1933, John embarked aboard the Curacoa for passage to China where, on 12 May, he joined the River Gunboat HMS Peterel,deployed on the Yangtse River. Advanced to Leading Stoker 18th May 1933 and on 17th June 1934 was awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. The Gunboat \'Peterel\' and her sister ship \'Gannet\' had been built in the UK in 1927, and shipped to the Far East in pieces for re-assembly at the Naval Dockyards in Hong Kong Colony During the Second World War, John Russell served in the Royal Navy throughout the period of hostilities. for which he was entitled to the Defence & War Medals The medals mounted in the swing style and as-worn by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended from a white metal mounting bar, this latter retaining its long-hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Silver medals toned GVF

A Great War and Iraq 'Scinde Horse' British Officer's group of 3: Captain John Warnes Hudson, Scinde Horse (Indian Army) late South Nottinghamshire Hussars - 1914-15 Star (2.Lieut. J.W.Hudson. S.Notts. Hrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. J.W. Hudson) - General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Iraq' (Capt. J.W. Hudson) John Warnes Hudson was a ?Gentleman Farmer? and formerly ex-Private, Norfolk Yeomanry. He was commissioned April 1915, into the South Nottinghamshire Hussars. Served with them in, Gallipoli, Macedonia, and Palestine. In April 1918 regiment formed B Bn. MGC (Warwick & South Notts. Hussars Yeomanry battalion). Ordered to France with his regiment, during which transit he survived the sinking of the ?Leasowe Castle? (27 May 1918) however was injured at Etaples in July 1918, and finished the war back in the United Kingdom Transferred to the Indian Army in December 1918, and was attached to the 35th Scinde Horse in March 1920, a week prior to the regiment being sent to Iraq. The regiment saw a lot of action in Iraq on the various columns most famously the action at Hillah, 24th July, 1920, in a battle that became known as the 'Manchester column disaster'. The 35th Scinde Horse left Iraq in July 1921 for India. In January 1922, he was appointed the ADC to the General Officer Commanding, Presidency and Assam District in India. He retired with gratuity as a Captain on the 1st September 1922 John Hudson returned to farming and in 1938 had a 400 acre mixed farm at Stow, Kings Lynn, Norfolk Condition: GVF

A Great War and later Third Reich era German gallantry and campaign, ''Gross Ordensspange' mounted group of 6: - Imperial Germany Prussia: Iron Cross 1914. 2nd Class - German State of Oldenburg: Friedrich August Cross - Germany: Cross of Honour 1914-18. Combatant?s issue - Germany Third Reich: Faithful Service Decoration. 2nd Class, enamelled - Bulgaria: War Commemorative Medal 1915-18. Combatant?s issue - Hungary: War Commemorative Medal 1914-18. Combatant?s is The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged brass pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A Great War and Post War campaign and long service medal group of 5: Sapper William Welsh, 55th West Lancashire Divisional Royal Engineers, late 1/5th (Renfrewshire) Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (1306 L-Cpl. W. Welsh, A & S Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1306 Pte. W. Welsh. A. & S.H.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1306 Pte. W. Welsh. A. & S.H.) - Territorial Efficiency Medal (2209514 Spr. W. Welsh, R.E.) - Efficiency Medal. GV issue with 'Territorial' bar (2209514 Spr. W. Welsh, R.E.) The Medal Index Card of Lance-Corporal William Welsh, show that he first enterted a theatre of war, 'Egypt' on 16 June 1915 - this indicating that he was serving with 1/5th (Renfrewshire) Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, which was the only Argylls battalion to serve in Egypt en-route to Gallipoli. He was disembodied on 8 March 1919. Later when serving with the 55th West Lancashire Divisional R.E. (T.A.) he was awarded the T.E.M. by A.O. 59 of 1924 The Great War campaign medals fitted with silk watered ribands, and all court-mounted on card for display Sold together with hard-copy of recipients Medal Index Card for the Great War medals Condition: GF and better

A Great War and Second World War campaign, royal commemorative and long service medal group of 5: Sergeant Albert Henry Berry, 1st Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment, late 1/4th & 2/6th Battalions Gloucestershire Regiment - British War Medal. Silver issue (203473 Pte. A. H. Berry. Glouc. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (203473 Pte. A. H. Berry. Glouc. R.) - Defence Medal - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Army LS&GC. GVI 3rd type 'Regular Army' (5173166 Sjt. A. H. Berry. Glouc. R.) Note: The Great War and Jubilee Medals all verified per the respective medal rolls; a). British War Medal: Ref WO 329/1137 wherein shown as Great War service with 1/4th & 2/6th Battalions Gloucestershire Regiment b). Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1137 wherein shown as Great War service with 1/4th & 2/6th Battalions Gloucestershire Regiment c). Jubilee Medal 1935: Ref Jubilee Medal Roll 'India Allocation' held at The National Archives wherein recipient shown as Sergeant Albert Henry Berry serving with 1/Glosters Condition: Silver medals dark toned VF

A Great War and \'Post-War\' campaign and long service group of 3: Trooper Charles Reginald Beck, Guards Machine Gun Regiment, late 2nd Life Guards and later Special Constabulary - British War Medal. Silver issue (3660 Tpr. C.R. Beck. 2-L.Gds.) - Interallied Victory Medal (3660 Tpr. C.R. Beck. 2-L.Gds.) - Special Contabulary Fsaithful Service Medal. GV coinage head (Charles R. Beck) Charles Reginald Beck, was a native of Atherstone, Warwickshire, where he lived at 125 Long Street, with his family (including older brother Thomas Edward whose medals are being sold separately on this website). He attested for service with the British Army at Coventry on 10 February 1915, and joined the 2nd Life Guards (Household Cavalry two days later on 12 February 1915.). At the time of his enlistment he described himself as being a \'Farmer\' and was 19 years and 40 days of age. He served with the 2nd Life Guards through to 10 May 1918, on which latter date he transferred to the \'Machine Gun Guards\'. He served overseas in \'France and Flanders\' with 2nd Life Guards between 13 April - 22 November 1917, and was a qualified \'Machine-Gunner\' Above details confirmed from the large set of accessible on-line service records available through the Ancestry website The medal group mounted in the swing-style and \'as-worn\' by the recipient. The medals all suspended from contemporary silk weave ribands. The mounting brooch bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings The recipients miniature medals are being sold separately on this website Condition: VF

A Great War Battle of the Somme \'Casualty\' medal and wound insignia group of 3 x medals & 2 x badges: Private Albert Butchers 3rd Battalion East Kent Regiment, late 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade - 1914 Star. No clasp (4004 Pte. A. Butcher. 2/Rif: Brig.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (4004 Pte. A. Butcher. Rif. Brig.) - Interallied Victory Medal (4004 Pte. A. Butcher. Rif. Brig.) - Silver War Badge (B319189). With labelled numbered box of issue - Wound Chevron. Gilding metal arm badge Wounded-in-Action: Reference file series WO 363 First World War Service Records \'Burnt Documents\' it is confirmed that No 4004 Private Albert Butchers, 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade, was \'Wounded-in-Action\', July 1916. Albert being recorded as admitted to the 3rd General Hospital, Sheffield, England, on 6 July 1916, with what was described as \'Wounded Slight\' - a rather understated condition for a soldier who was almost certainly a casualty of the \'First Day of the Battle of the Somme\', and whose battlefield wounds were considered serious enough to warrant evacuation back to England for further treatment and recovery....... Medals verification: All the campaign medals and Silver War Badge confirmed entitled per the respective campaign & Silver War Badge rolls - 1914 Star. No clasp: Ref WO 329/2481 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/667 - Silver War Badge (B319189): Ref WO 329/3048 - Wound Chevron: Wounds referred to in SWB Roll (cited above) Albert Butchers (sp), was a native of St. Leonards-on-Sea, Sussex, England. Albert was a pre-1914 Professional Soldier, who had enlisted in the British Army on, 25 October 1910, and was posted to the 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort\'s Own), Albert was serving in British India when the Great War broke out. In August 1914, 2/Rifle Brigade was stationed at, Kuldana Cantonment, in the Murree Hills of Punjab, India (now located in Pakistan). Mobilized for War, 2/RB sailed from Bombay, India, on 20 September 1914, landing at Liverpool, England on, 22 October 1914. 2/Rifle Brigade, came under orders of 25th Brigade, 8th Division, and proceeded to theatre of war \'France\', where on 6/7 November 1914, the battalion was disembarked at Le Havre, France (Alberts MIC shows entry on 7/11/1914). Sometime after being wounded on the Somme in July 1916 (and almost certainly a casualty of he \'First Day of the Somme\'), Albert was transferred to the East Kent Regiment - The Buffs - with which regiment he was given the regimental number L/11325. Albert survived the Great War. He took his final discharge from the British Army on, 12 March 1919, and post-war returned to St Leonards-on-Sea (extant pension index cards refer). Note: Albert is shown as Butcher / Butchers on various documents but there is little doubt that the proper spelling of his family name was Butchers The Great War medals all supplied with new 6\'inch lengths of replacement medal ribands, as illustrated Condition: Mostly about EF

A Great War campaign and long service group of 4: Battery Quartermaster Sergeant Atkinson, Royal Artillery, late 2nd Northumbrian Brigade Royal Field Artillery - British War Medal. Silver issue (2552 B.Q.M.Sjt. A. Atkinson. R.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2552 B.Q.M.Sjt. A. Atkinson. R.A.) - Territorial Force War Medal (2552 B.Q.M.Sjt. A. Atkinson. R.A.) - Territorial Force Efficiency Medal. GV issue (164 Sjt. A. Atkinson 2 \'N\'Bn: Bde: R.F.A.) Albert Atkinson is confirmed as having qualified for all 3 campaign medals on his respective Medal index Card. This latter also shows his address to have been; \'Parkview\', 218 Meadowhead, Sheffield 8, Yorkshire Sold together with a copy of the recipients Medal index Card The group mounted in the court-style for display purposes Condition: GVF

A Great War campaign and long service group of 4: Private Frederick John Dinnage, Royal Sussex Regiment - British War Medal. Silver issue (951 Pte. F.J. Dinnage. R.Suss.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (951 Pte. F.J. Dinnage. R.Suss.R.) - Territorial Force War Medal (951 Pte. F.J. Dinnage. R.Suss.R.) - Territorial Force Efficiency Medal. GV issue (503876 Spr: F.J. Dinnage. R.E.) Important: It is 'estimated' that only 107 x TFWM's were awarded to Officers (14) and Other Ranks (93) of the Royal Sussex Regiment (ref: The Collectors and Researchers Guide to the Great War. Medals (H.Williamson, 2003) Frederick Dinnage, a resident of 8 Spring Gardens, Trafalgar, Horsham, Sussex, is confirmed as having qualified for all 3 campaign medals on his respective Medal index Card. This latter also confirms all service numbers shown on above medals, including that used while serving with Royal Engineers Sold together with a copy of the recipients Medal index Card The group mounted in the swing-style, and 'as-worn' the medals hanging from contemporary silk weave ribands. The mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Note: The related Second World War casualty group of the of the recipients son, Albert John Dinnage (2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders) is being sold separately on this website Condition: GVF

A Great War campaign and long service group of 5: Sergeant B. Priest, South Staffordshire Regiment, late Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment - 1914-15 Star (30048 Pte. B. Priest, Notts. & Derby. R.) - British War Medal(30048 Pte. B. Priest. Notts. & Derby. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (30048 Pte. B. Priest. Notts. & Derby. R.) - Military LSGC. GV & 'Regular Army' bar suspension (4906088 Sjt. B. Priest. S. Staff.R.) - Meritorious Service Medal. GVI second issue (4906088 Sjt. B. Priest. S.Staffords.R.) Bert Priest is confirmed from his respective Medal Index Card as having first entered theatre of war '2B' (Balkans) on 7 November 1915. At the time of his landing in the Balkans (Gallipoli ?) he was serving with the Notts & Derby Regiment. He subsequently served with the Somerset Light Infantry before ending the his war service serving with the South Staffordshire Regiment, with which latter unit he went on to lead a long and distinguished career as testified by the inclusion in his group of both the Military Long Service and Meritorious Service Medals Condition: The earlier Great War medals polished GF and others GVF

A Great War campaign and meritorious service medal group of 4: Corporal John R. Stewart, Army Service Corps, late Royal Scots (Territorial Force) - 1914-15 Star (2228 Pte. J.R. Stewart, R. Scots) - British War (2228 A. Sjt. J.R. Stewart, R. Scots) - Interallied Victory Medals (2228 A. Sjt. J.R. Stewart, R. Scots) - Military Meritorious Service Medal. GV first issue (S4-198989 Cpl. J.R. Stewart, A.S.C.) The award of the Meritorous Service Medal was published in the London Gazette on 4 June 1917 Private John R. Stewart, entered first entered theatre of war 'Egypt' (en-route to Gallipoli?) war on 21 March 1915. It is almost certain that he was serving with 1/5th Battalion (Queen's Edinburgh Rifles) Royal Scots, as the only Territorial Force battalion of the Royal Scots to embark for overseas service in March 1915, was 5/Royal Scots that embarked at Avonmouth on 20 March 1915, going via Egypt to Gallipoli where it landed on 25 April 1915. Transferred to Class Z Reserve on 29 March 1919 Sold together with copied Medal Index Card that will be sent to the buyer by email attachment The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient in the order shown. The ribands are all contemporary silk weaves and are suspended from a mounting brooch that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Toned GVF

A Great War campaign and meritorious service medal group of 4: Private David Falconer, 9th (Service) Battalion Seaforth Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (S-7204 Pte. D. Falconer, Sea: Highrs) - British War (S-7204 Pte. D. Falconer. Sea. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medals (S-7204 Pte. D. Falconer. Sea. Highrs.) - Meritorious Service Medal. GV first issue (S-7204 Pte. D. Falconer. 9/Sea: Highrs) Important: Of an estimated 25,670 \'Immediate\' MSM\'s awarded, only 83 were awarded to men of the Seaforth Highlanders. Consequently complete Great War group including a campaign star and MSM named to the Seaforths are scarce on the market The award of the Meritorous Service Medal was published in the London Gazette on 3 June 1919, and was awarded in respect of services in France and Flanders Per the London Gazette entry, David Falconer is shown as having previously been a resident of Largoward, Fife, Scotland. His Medal Index Card showing that he first entered theatre of war \'France\' on 10 May 1915 - the date 9/Seaforths landed at Boulogne The medals mounted for display in the swing-style, all suspended from contemporary silk weave ribands Sold together with copied Medal Index Cards that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: GVF

A Great War campaign group of 3: Driver George W. Percival, Royal Field Artillery - 1914-15 Star (78419 Dvr G.W. Percival. R.F.A.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (78419 Dvr G.W. Percival. R.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (78419 Dvr G.W. Percival. R.A.) George Percival is confirmed as having first entered a theatre of war 'France' on 10 July 1915. His Medal Index Card also shows that he was entitled to a Silver War Badge, indicating that he was subsequently discharged due to effects of wounds, injuries or debilitating disease incurred as a consequence of military service Condition: The Star polished VF the others EF

A Great War campaign medal group of 3 to a Jock, who suffered amputation due to the severity of his wounds: Private Robert Bell, - 1914-15 Star (S-12916, Pte. R. Bell, Cam'n Highrs,) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-12916 Pte. R. Bell, Cam'n Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-12916 Pte. R. Bell, Cam'n Highrs.) Note: All medals confirmed as entitled, and the recipients full campaign medal entitlement per the recipients respective Medal Index Card, that shows that he first entered theatre of war 'France' on 9 July 1915 Important: Private Robert Bell is confirmed as having been severely 'Wounded-in-Action' by gunshot and shrapnel wound to his left shoulder on 29 October 1917 Robert Bell, was a native of Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, and was born circa 1894 . By trade a 'Clerk', on 9 September 1914, Robert, like tens of thousands of other patriotic young male Britons, rallied to his nations need and enlisted for the British Army on a 'Short Service' enagement of three years with the Colours, or 'Duration of the War'. Robert was posted to the Cameron Highlanders depot at Inverness, Scotland, and was initially posted to 7th Battalion Cameron Highlanders from 10 September 1914 until 13 November 1914 on which date he was transferred to 6th Battalion Cameron Highlanders. Robert, together with the rest of 6th Battalion Cameron Highlanders embarked for theatre of war France on, 9 July 1915, arriving at Boulogne on 10 July 1915. Robert was severely wounded in action by Gunshot and Shrapnel to his right leg on 4 November 1916, and was classified as 'Dangerously Ill' for a oeriod of 18 days. As a result of his horrific wounds, his right leg upt to the upper third was amputated. Due to the debilitating wounds he received, Robert was awarded a silver war badge (No 281839) and took his final discharge from the British Army on 28 November 1917, having served a total of 3 years and 81 days. At discharge he was awarded a pension of 27/6 per week for the first 9 weeks, which was reduced to 19/3 thereafter. After discharge he initially resided at 15, Wood View Terrace, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, and later in 1919, at 5, Shaftesbury Street, Dalmuir, Scotland. His extant service records show that he took receipt of his British War and Interallied Victory Medals on 2 June 1921 The recipients service papers are extant and available from the at The National Archives Medals are mounted in the swing-style, and as -worn by the recipient as a disabled war veteran. The ribbons (some fraying) are suspended from a medal mounting bar that retains it's long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A Great War campaign medal group of 3 to a Jock, who suffered amputation due to the severity of his wounds: Private Bruce McKenzie Charleson, - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-23565 Pte. B. M. Charleson. Camerons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-23565 Pte. B. M. Charleson. Camerons.) Note: Both medals confirmed as his full campaign medal entitlement, per the recipients respective Medal Index Card Important: Private Bruce Charleson is confirmed as having been dangerously 'Wounded-in-Action' by gunshot and shrapnel wounds to his left shoulder on 29 October 1917 Bruce McKenzie Charleson, a native of Scotland, was born circa 1898. On 15 May 1916, at the age of 18 years and 2 months and describing himself as a 'Student' ' (he attended Glasgow University) he enlisted for the British Army, at Bath Street, Glasgow, Scotland, on a 'Short Service' enagement for the 'Duration of War'. At time of elistment Bruce was living at his father's residence, at 28 Roselea Drive, Dennistown, Glasgow, Scotland. His father Adam Bruce Charleson, a native of Arbroath, Forfarshire, Scotland, was a sea-going Engineer Officer of the Mercantile Marine. Bruce served 58 days with the Army Reserve between 15 May - 11 July 1916. Subsequently obilized on, 12 July 1916, on that date Bruce joined the regimental depot of the Cameron Highlanders at Inverness, and after training at the depot and postings to 8th and 3rd Battalions Cameron Highlanders, on 'Home Service', he eventually embarked for theatre of war 'France' on 17 July 1917, disembarking at Boulogne, France, on 18 July 1917. On 19 July 1917, he was posted to "C" Company 6th Battalion Cameron Highlanders. Shortly after joining his battalion, 6/Cameron's, on the front line of the 'Western Front', he was dangerously 'Wounded-in-Action' on 29 October 1917, by a 'Bullet' to his left shoulder. At the time of his wound he was only 19 years of age. Such was the severity of his battle wounds that his left arm and shoulder had to be amputated. Bruce was classified 'Seriously Ill' for a period of 18 days between 10-28 November 1917. On 29 November 1917, he was evacuated home to the United Kingdom. Due to the debilitating wounds he received, Bruce was awarded a silver war badge (No 7187) and took his final discharge from the British Army on 11 September 1918 The recipients service papers are extant and available from the at The National Archives Medals are fitted with their original long lengths of silk watered ribands Condition: GVF

A Great War campaign medal group of 3 with Territorial Force & regimental insignia: Private Archibald Freeman Whitt, 4th Company North Midland Divisional Train, Army Service Corps (Territorial Force) - 1914-15 Star (S-448 Pte. A. F. Whitt, A.S.C.) - British War Medal. Silver (S-448 Pte. A. F. Whitt, A.S.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-448 Pte. A. F. Whitt, A.S.C.) Sold together with: - Territorial Force: Imperial Service Badge - Army Service Corps: Pair of 'Kings Crown' collar badges Note: The medals mounted on their long lengths of original silk moire ribands, which together with the insignia mounted on a contemporary flock board Important: All of the campaign medals verified per the respective medal rolls: - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2900 - BWM & Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/2023 Imperial Service Badge: The pin-back white metal Imperial Service Badge that was awarded exclusively to qualifying members of the Territorial Force, was a short-lived item of insignia awarded to 'Territorials' who had pledged to serve outside of the United Kingdom in defence of the British Empire, in the event of national emergency. The conditions of enlistment for the Territorial Force, that had been created in 1908, did not allow for soldiers to be sent overseas on active service against the individual soldiers will, as the Territorial Force had been conceived as a 'Home Defence' force. However, any man could volunteer for the Imperial Service Sections of the Territorial Force, and serve abroad in times of war, which would qualify the volunteer to receive and wear the Imperial Service Badge. The Imperial Service Badge was worn above the pocket on the right breast of the uniform tunic The badge was formally instituted in 1910, and became obsolete in October 1921, in which month the Territorial Force was restyled as the Territorial Army Archibald Freeman Whitt, son of Frank Whitt (Lace Manufacturer) & Elizabeth Ann Whitt (nee Howard) was a native of, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, England, where he was born on 21 June 1895. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales records Archibald, employed as an Accounts Clerk, and residing with his family, comprising parents and 3 x sibling elder sisters (Mabel, Florence & Violet) , at, The Limes, Gedling, Nottinghamshire, England. Archibald was a pre-war member of the Territorial Force, having attested for the Territorial Force at Nottingham, England, on, 1 December 1913. On enlistment, Archibald was posted to the Notts & Derby Brigade Company Army Service Corps Archibald served with the 'Supply Branch' of the Army Service Corps - the letter 'S' prefix in his regimental number denoting he was enrolled in the 'Supply Branch' of the A.S.C.. On 25 February 1915, Archibald embarked aboard the S.S. Blackwell for theatre of war 'France' where he disembarked at Le Havre, France, on 26 February 1915. In France he served with 4th Company North Midland Divisional Train, Army Service Corps (Territorial Force) - subsequently serving under under higher formation 46th (North Midland) Division of the British Army. Archibald served with the British Expeditionary Force overseas n France & Flanders through to 28 February 1919. He was disembodied from service with the British Army on 24 May 1919 After taking his discharge from the British Army, Archibald returned to his civilian career and in the post-war years passed his professional qualifications to become a 'Chartered Accountant'. In 1923, he married Dulcie Robert Plamer, at Nottingham. Archibald Freeman Whitt, is recorded as having died in Nottingham, England, on, 13 January 1949 The recipients service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives The medals toned and the grouping of splendid appearance Condition: EF

A Great War campaign medal group of 3: Air Mechanic A. E. Papworth, Royal Air Force late 1/8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles) London Regiment - British War Medal. Silver issue (405954 2.A.M. A.E. Papworth. R.A.F.) - Interallied Victory Meda (405954 2.A.M. A.E. Papworth. R.A.F.) - Territorial Force War Medal (2782 Pte. A.E. Papworth. 8-Lond. R.) Note: Reference 'The Great War Medal Collectors Companion' (H. Williamson, 2011) it is estimated that a total of 31,455 TFWM's were issued to 'Other Ranks' of the British Army, of which only 86 medals were awarded to 'Other Ranks' of the 8th Battalion London Regiment The recipients extant Medal Index Card (hard-copy supplied with medals) confirm that he served in 'both' the London Regiment and later the Royal Air Force and that these three campaign medals were his full and only campaign medal entitlement. Reference 'The Royal Air Force Muster Roll' it is recorded that the recipient had enlisted in the British Army on 11 September 1914 - for 'Duration of the War'. On transfer to the Royal Air Force his trade classification was Wireless Operator, with rank of Aircraftman 2nd Class, and his final rank being Aircraftman 3rd Class, which latter he was appointed on 8 February 1918 The medals mounted court style for display Condition: GVF and better Price: GBP 450

A Great War campaign medal pair: Private John Marr, Seaforth Highlanders - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-22943 Pte. J. Marr. Seaforth.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-22943 Pte. J. Marr. Seaforth.) The recipients extant Medal Index Card (accessible at The National Archives) confirms that he was entitled to only the two campaign medals here offered for sale - this pair being his full and complete medal entitlement The 1901 Scottish Census shows that James Marr (the son of Robert and Agnes Marr, Tealing, by Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, was one of 8 x siblings living in a large agricultural family that worked the land in Forfarshire. The single British War Medal awarded to his brrther Robert, who was 'KIlled-in-Action' during the Great War is being offered separately for sale on this website Condition: EF

A Great War campaign medal pair: Second Lieutenant John Granfield O'Connell 1st Battalion New Zealand Rifle Brigade, New Zealand Expeditionary Force - British War Medal. Silver issue (22704 2/LT. J.G. O'Connell. N.Z.E.F.) - Interallied Victory Medal (22704 2/LT. J.G. O'Connell. N.Z.E.F.) John Granfield O'Connell, the son of Mr Michael O'Connell of Brewster Street, Napier, New Zealand, was born on 13 August 1886. Prior to enlisting in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, John had been resident in Palmerston South where he was employed as a Bank Accountant with the New Zealand Bank. John joined the NZEF on 10 March 1916, and took his final discharge - in England - on 13 June 1919. In total he served 3 years 96 days, of which 2 years 297 days was spent on 'Overseas Service' in Europe including service on the Western Front in France and Flanders. John O'Connell is recorded as having died on 19 December 1968, at which time his next of kin was cited as being Mrs E.G. O'Connell resident at Flat Q, 8 Nairn Street, Dunedin, New Zealand Condition: EF

A Great War campaign pair: Engineman Daniel Marshall, Royal Naval Reserve - 1914-15 Star (ES-2067, D. Marshall, Eng., R.N.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2067ES, D. Marshall, Engn, R.N.R.) Important: The recipient Daniel Marshall is confirmed as having qualified for the 1914-15 Star and Interallied Victory Medal (as well as a British War Medal) per the respective Great War medal roll of the Royal Naval Reserve (ref ADM 171/123) Note: The Interallied Victory medal fitted with a British War Medal riband Condition: EF

A Great War campaign pair: Private Alphonso Robert Harrison, Army Service Corps - British War Medal. Silver issue (T4-172411 Pte. A.R. Harrison. A.S.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (T4-172411 Pte. A.R. Harrison. A.S.C.) Alphonso Robert Harrison was a native of the City of York, England, being born there sometime in the second quarter of 1886. The 1891 National Census returns show that he was the son of Thomas (a Joiner, born in New Malton) and Sarah Jane Harrison (born in Mennythorpe, New Malton), and resided at 21 Waverly Street, Bootham, City of York, together with a sibling brother. The 1901 census shows the family living at a new address of 21 Walpole Street, by which time his brother had left home and only Alphonso resided with his parents albeit by that time he was already employed as an 'Upholstery Apprentice' at the age of 14 years. His Medal Index Card confirm that he was only entitled to the BWM and Intterallied Victory Medals. Alphonos died in the last quarter of 1941, at the age of 55 years Note: Use search engine to see other 'Harrison' medals that may be related to Alphonso, including possible medals to his son, and or daughter-in-law The Interallied Victory medal virtually un-circulated Condition: EF

A Great War campaign trio to a Lancaster man: Private John Winder, Royal Lancaster Regiment - 1914-15 Star (1447 Pte. J. Winder. R. Lanc. R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1447 Pte. J. Winder. R. Lanc. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1447 Pte. J. Winder. R. Lanc. R.) Important: The Far East Prisoner of War group of medals to John Winder's son who worked on the infamous 'Death Railway' is listed separately for sale elsewhere on the website Private John Winder of the Royal Lancaster Regiment is confirmed from his Medal Index Card as having first served in theatre of war 'Western Europe' on 14 February 1915. He subsequently served as an Acting Lance-Corporal with the Machine Gun Corps Condition: Laquered otherwise VF

A Great War campaign trio: Engineman L. Grant. Royal Naval Reserve - 1914-15 Star ((ES.2415. L.Grant. Engn, R.N.R.) - British War Medal (2415E.S. L.Grant. Engn, R.N.R.) - Inter-allied Victory Medal (2415E.S. L.Grant. Engn, R.N.R.) The medals fitted with short lengths of original silk ribands Condition: EF

A Great War Canadian Expeditionary Force casualty gallantry group of 3: Acting Corporal William James Saunders, M.M., 102nd Infantry BattalionCanadian Expeditionary Force, late 13th Infantry Regiment, United States Army - Military Medal. GV first type (931428 Pte. - A.Cpl - W.J. Saunders. 102/Can:Inf.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (931428 Pte. W.J. Saunders. 102 -Can.Inf.) - Interallied Victory Medal (931428 Pte. W.J. Saunders. 102 -Can.Inf.) Important: The recipients service papers confirm that he only qualified and received the three medals here offered The award of the Miliatary Medal was published in the London Gazaette of 23 February 1918. The recommendation for the award is shown as under; Quote, 931428 Private (Acting Corporal) W. J. Saunders. 102nd Battalion British Columbia Regiment. For supreme bravery and devotion to duty on the night of Oct. 31st, November 1st, 1917, in front line trenches. Under heavy shell fire he assisted in dressing wounded men, then being short of stretchers, he went across a heavily shelled area to procure more which he brought back with him. He then organised bearing parties and personally conducted them in safety through a hail of fire to a Field Ambulance. By his energy, initiative and devotion he saved the lives of many men. Unquote. William James Saunders was born in Camberwell, London on 8 April 1890. He was the son of Mrs Lydia Boyce of 76, Peckahm Road, Peckham, London, and had evidently migrated to North America in the years preceding the Great War. He described himself as being a \'Baker/Cook\' by profession at the time of his enlistment to the C.E.F. at Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada on 12 March 1916. Interestingly he also cited prior military service service with the 13th Infantry United States Army! William Saunders was later \'Killed-in-Action\' on 16 November 1917/11/1917 near Mosselmarkt during the battle of Passchendaele Sold together with a file of associated research confirming all above details The medals court-mounted for display Condition: VF

A Great War casualty campaign medal pair & memorial plaque group to a 'Jock' who was 'Killed-in-Action' only 33 days after landing in France': 32134 Private Isaac Robertson, 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers, late 6/7th Bn Royal Scots Fusiliers - British War Medal. Silver issue (32134 Pte. I. Robertson. R.S.F.) - Interallied Victory Medal (32134 Pte. I. Robertson. R.S.F.) - Memorial Plaque (Isaac Robertson) Important: Reference 'Soldiers Died in the Great War' Private Isaac Robertson, is confirmed 'Killed-in-Action' on 10 June 1917. At the time of his death he was only 19 years of age. Note: Both campaign medals verified as the recipient?s complete entitlement per the respective medal roll of the Royal Scots Fusiliers (ref WO 329/993) and medal index card Isaac Robertson, the son of Grace Watson & the step-son of Alexander Watson, was a native of Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, where we was born, circa 1898. The 1901 National Census for Scotland records Isaac (as Isaac Watson), residing with his family at Inglis Street, Glasgow, Scotland, where his stepfather is shown employed as a 'Pottery Crater', his mother Grace was 30 years of age, and his siblings Bessie (Elizabeth) and Alexander are shown as aged 5 years. By the time of the Great War, Isaac Robertson is recorded on his service papers (held & accessible at The National Archives) as being an 'Apprentice Kinetic', residing with his family at 48 Wilkie Street, Dennistoun, Glasgow, with his mother Mrs Grace Watson nominated as his Next-of-Kin. In 1916, his family is listed as comprising his mother Mrs Grace Watson, his elder sister Elizabeth (Bessie) Robertson, and his 2 younger half-sisters, Jessie & Agnes Watson. Isaac Robertson was 'conscripted' into the British Army at Glasgow on 2 March 1916 for 'The Duration of the War', but was only called-up and 'enlisted' at Glasgow on 14 February 1917, at which time he was posted to the Royal Scots Fusiliers (his medal roll entry records show?s he served with 6/7 R.S.F., prior to being posted to 1st Battalion R.S.F.), and stated his age to be 19 years 4 months. Less than 3 months after enlisting, Isaac first entered theatre of war 'France' on 8 May June 1916, sadly only 33 days later he paid the supreme sacrifice when he was 'Killed-in-Action' on the Western Front. The body of Isaac Robertson was never recovered from the battlefield. However, his sacrifice is commemorated in posterity on a panel on the 'Arras Memorial', Arras, Nord Pas -de-Palais, France - Memorial to the 'Missing of Arras'. maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Isaac's name and service details are just one of 34,785 officers and men of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth Forces who died in the Arras sector between the spring of 1916 and 7 August 1918, and who have no known grave. Condition: About EF

A Great War casualty group with memorial plaque and ephemera: Private Alfred Hunt, 2nd Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers - 1914 Star. No clasp (9194 Pte A. Hunt, 2/R.W.Fus.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (9194 Pte A. Hunt, R.W.Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (9194 Pte A. Hunt, R.W.Fus.) - Memorial plaque (Alfred Hunt) Sold together with; - Memorial scroll - Regimental postcard with recipients photograph The post card and memorial scroll previously framed. The scroll mounted on board and both \'as-found\' Important: Alred Hunt died of \'Nephritis\' at No 1 Military Hospital, Reading on 1915 Alfred Hunt, was a native of St. Pauls, Bristol, Glocestershire. He attested for service with the British Army at Bristol on 2 August 1906, at which time he described his \'Trade\' as being a \'General Labourer\', and citing prior military experience serving with the Devon Royal Garrison Artillery (Militia). He was 19 years and 6 months of age at tiem of enlistment. He joined the Royal Welsh Fusiliers at Wrexham on 8 August 1906. Prior to the Great War he remained on \'Home Service\' that included garrison duty in Dublin, Ireland. His Medal Index Card shows that he first entered theatre of war France & Flanders on 29 August 1914, and that he remained in theatre through to 20 May 1915, on which latter date he was evacuated to the United Kingdom. The Royal Army Medical Corps Officer that entered the casualty report on Alfred Hunt confirmed that he was unconscious when he was received at hospital and died of \'Nephritis\' that had been induced while on campaign service in France & Flanders. He died at No 1 Military Hospital, Reading on, 26 May 1915 Note: The medals and memorial plaque GVF Condition: About GVF

A Great War casualty's gallantry and memorial plaque group of 4: Private William Jack, late 5th (Caithness) Battalion Seaforth Highlanders - Military Medal. GV first issue (265437 Pte. W. Jack. 1/5 Sea: Highrs:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1746 Pte. W. Jack. Seaforth.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1746 Pte. W. Jack. Seaforth.) - Memorial plaque (William Jack) Important: Military Medal published in the London Gazette of 2 August 1918 William Jack was born in Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland, circa 1898, and was the son of George and Elsie Jack of Granton Place, Aberdeen. He enlisted locally at Elgin, and joined the 5th (Caithness) Battalion of his local regiment the Seaforth Highlanders. His Medal Index Card shows that he only qualified for the BWM/Victory medals, and confirms both of his regimental numbers as shown on the medal here offered. William Jack 'Died' at Aberdeen on 28 October 1918 - presumably from wounds or illness contracted while on active service. He is buried and commemorated at the Aberdeen Allenvale Cemetery Note, the medals and plaque previously removed from a frame, and hence some residual adhesive marks on reverse of ribands and reverse of plaque Condition: EF

A Great War era campaign and long service group of 3: Corporal Thomas Gill 8th Battalion Middlesex Regiment late Royal Field Artillery, Royal Artillery - British War Medal. Silver issue (L-45267 Dvr. T. Gill. R.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (L-45267 Dvr. T. Gill. R.A.) - Territorial Efficiency Medal (6194485 Cpl. T. Gill. 8-Midd\'x. R.) The Medal Index Card of Driver Thomas Gill, a member of the Territorial Force, shows that he did not enter a theatre of war prior to 1916, and was entitled to two campaign medals only for his services during the Great War Condition: VF

A Great War era campaign and long service medal group of 4: Private Joseph Byrne, West Lancashire Division Transport & Supply Column Army Service Corps, later Royal Army Service Corps - 1914-15 Star (851 Dvr. J. Byrne. A.S.C.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (T-851 Dvr. J. Byrne. A.S.C.) - Interallied Victory Medals (T-851 Dvr. J. Byrne. A.S.C.) - Territorial Force Efficiency Medal. GV (S4-252792 Dvr. J. Byrne. R.A.S.C.) Medal verification: All of the campaign medals & Territorial Force Efficiency Medal confirmed as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War era per below cited medal rolls and issuing authorities: - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2898. Entered theatre of war France, 22 February 1915 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/2025 - Territorial Force Efficiency Medal: Ref Army Order 65 of 1921 Joseph Byrne attested for the Army Service Corps and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 22 February 1915. He was awarded his Territorial Force Efficiency Medal per Army Order 65 of 1921 The medals mounted as-worn in the swing-style, suspended from their original long lengths of silk medal ribbons. The reverse of the medal mounting bar with a long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: VF

A Great War era campaign miniature medal group of 3 - British War Medal. Silver issue - Interallied Victory Medal - IGS Medal 1908. GV first type silver with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' The group mounted in the swing-style and as-worn, suspended from contemporary silk weave ribands, the mounting brooch retaining it's original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Great War era Edinburgh City Special Constabulary medal group of 2: Constable Stanislaus Moore, Edinburgh City Special Constabulary & late 'Royal Warrant' holder - Special Constabulary Medal. GV & clasp 'The Great War 1914-18' (Stanislaus Moore) - Edinburgh City Special Constabulary. War Service Long Service Medal 1914 Sold together with; a). City of Edinburgh Special Constables cap badge. With Kings Crown. Complete with slider on reverse as issued Stanislaus Theodore Beeston Moore, son of Robert Beeston Moore (Hotel Keeper) & Izabel Moore (nee ) was a native of Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, where he was born on 219 September 1863. Stanislaus became a well known citizen of Edinburgh, where he became a prominent member of the Edinburgh business community. Stanislaus was appointed a 'Royal Warrant Holder' and the use of the title 'By Appointment' to His Majesty King George V, as a supplier of 'Fruit & Vegetables' to the Royal Household, his 'Royal Warrant' appointment being published in the Scotsman newspaper issue of 4 January 1922. By profession Stanislaus was a 'Fruit Merchant', with premises located a,t 12 Drumsheugh Place, Edinburgh. Stanislaus Moore is recorded as having died at Edinburgh, Scotland on 30th September 1932, on which date he was living at the family residence located at 12 Lonsdale Terrace, Edinburgh. The medals mounted as worn by the recipient in the swing-style, suspended from original silk ribands. Reverse of mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings The Edinburgh City Special Constables 'Great War Medal' and related cap badge scarce seen Condition: About EF

A Great War era Naval 'Persian Gulf' miniature medal group of 4 - NGS Medal 1915. GV issue with clasp ?Persian Gulf 1909-1914? - 1914-15 Star - British War Medal. Silver issue with swivel suspender - Interallied Victory Medal The medals swing-mounted, and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fitting. Condition: Silver medals tarnished GF

A Great War era Voluntary Aid Detachment group of 3 with rare associated V.A.D. award: Nurse Nora Cameron Rogers, Voluntary Aid Detachment (Cheshire) and British Red Cross Society - Voluntary Medical Service Medal. With 2 x further service bars (Miss N. C. Rogers.) - British Red Cross Society: Great War medal. With integral brooch bar (3907 Miss. N.C. Rogers) - BRCS.: Red Cross First Aid, with 4 x clasps 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919 (3802 N.C. Rogers) Sold together with; - Voluntary Aid Detachment Brooch. Reverse numbered '40' with pin & clasp - Voluntary Aid Detachment. EPNS named ID bracelet (Nora C Rogers Pres VAD Ches 146) - The BRCS. Enamelled pin back pin badge, with makers marks 'J.R. Gaunt, London' - Riband bar (soiled) for the VSM, bearing 2 x further service rosettes, with pin as-worn Note: The BRCS Great War medal contemporary privately engraved Important: The B.R.C.S. Proficiency badge being an extremely rare silver gilt hallmarked issue bearing makers and silver hallmarks for J. r. Gaunt and Son, and Birmingham H/M for year '1914' on reverse, and each of the 4 x clasps stamped 'Sterling Silver' The extremely rare V.A.D. Brooch was officially instituted in 1932 at the same time as the Voluntary Medical Service Medal. Recipients qualified for the award of the 'V.A.D. Brooch' on completion of 12 years active and efficient service as mobile members of the Voluntary Aid Detachment, or the Military Hospitals Reserve. The respective brooches being inscribed V.A.D., and M.H.R.. Additional long service bars were attached to the brooch for each subsequent 6 years of further service. Examples of these rare brooches are held in the national collections of the Imperial War Museum London, and the Australian War Memorial, Canberra Nora Cameron Rogers was a native of Newton Moor, Cheshire, England, where she was born on 13 August 1895. The 1911 Census for England & Wales shows that she was a 'scholar' residing with her parents (father was a Chartered Accountant) at 116 Old Road. 'Flowery Field', Hyde, Cheshire. United Kingdom Outward Passenger Lists, record a Nurse named Nora Rogers, 35 years of age, making a voyage between Liverpool to Montreal, Canada, aboard the 'Duchess of Atholl' on 9 August 1929. Nora is reported to have died in the district of Tameside, Cheshire sometime in the second quarter of 1974 A rare combination of medals and variants to the Voluntary Aid Detachment Condition: GVF

A Great War era \'India Volunteers\' pair: Captain Norman Birrell Calcutta Scottish, Auxiliary Force India - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt N.B. Birrell) - Volunteer Force Long Service. GV issue (Capt N.B. Birrell, Cal. Sco. A.F.I.) Norman Birrell was initially employed in India as an Assistant with the business house of Graham & Co., Calcutta and Bombay. Post-Great War he became a Partner. He served in the ranks of the Calcutta Scottish Volunteers and was first commissioned on 19 April 1915. As a Captain in the unit he was awarded the Volunteer Force Long Service Medal, this notified in I.A.O. 591 of July 1925 Sold with various copied research confirming all of above Condition: GVF

A Great War era \'Royal Yacht Squadron\' Merchant Navy campaign medal group of 4: Greaser, Ernest King, Mercantile Fleet Auxiliary, late H.M.S Atalanta, Royal Yacht Squadron, Auxiliary Patrol, Royal Navy - 1914-15 Star (E. King. Gsr., M.F.A.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (E. King. Gsr. M.F.A.) - Mercantile Marine War Medal (Ernest A. King) - Interallied Victory Medal (E. King. Gsr. M.F.A.) Note: The Mercantile Marine War Medal only with officially re-impressed naming, and all named as issued All medals verified as entitled / issued per below medal rolls & medal index cards: - 1914-15 Star trio: ADM 171/131) (H.M.S. Atalanta) - Mercantile Marine War Medal: Ref BT 351/1/77007 HMS Atalanta (originally called the Lorena) was a 1398-ton steam yacht built in 1903 which was taken into service in June 1915, and from November 1915 served with the Auxiliary Patrol based at Gibraltar where she had the opportunity to attack enemy submarines on three separate occasions. HMS Atalanta (1915) armed yacht with 2 x 3 inch guns and flying pennant 02., was in naval service from 5 June 1915 to 21 February 1919. Ernest Albert King, son of Frederick King (agricultural labourer) & Eliza King (nee Vanghan) was a native of Dibden, Hampshire, England, where he was born on 24 April 1888. At birth, Ernest was the youngest of a large family, comprising in 1888, 7 x elder siblings, vis 3 x brothers Willie, Harry & Frederick George, & 4 x sisters Janes, Annie Louisa, Edith & Harriet. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales, records Ernest (23) living at the family home in Dibden, Hampshire, together with his parents and sibling sister Alice Maud King (20), at which time he was described as employed as a 'Gardener'. After service with the Mercantile Fleet Auxiliary in the period circa 1915-1917, Ernest transferred to the Merchant Navy (Mercantile Marine) in which he sailed on numerous voyages in the inter-war years period. The 1939 National Register for England & Wales record him living with his 90 year old mother Eliza King, at, 'Nymphe', Oak Road, Dibden, Hampshire, England, at which time he is described as employed as a 'General Labourer' at a brickworks. Ernest Albert King is recorded as having died at, New Forest, Hampshire, England, sometime during the third quarter of 1963 The Mercantile Marine War Medal sometime silvered Condition: About VF

A Great War gallantry and 'Battle for Hong Kong' Officer casualty group of 11 to a Scottish FEPOW 'Railway Engineer'. Lieutenant-Colonel Reginald David Walker, O.B.E., M.C., E.D., Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps late Royal Engineers - The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Officers (Military) 2nd type badge - Military Cross. GV issue - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt. R. D. Walker.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Capt. R. D. Walker.) - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Jubilee 1935 - Coronation 1937 - Efficiency Decoration. GVI II & 'Hong Kong' top bar (Lt. Col. R. D. Walker, R.E., M.C.) Note: The hinged pin removed from the reverse of the 'Hong Kong' bar to facilitiate court-mounting Important: The orders and decorations all confirmed as under; - O.B.E. London Gazette 1 July 1941 - M.C. London Gazette 26 March 1918 Quote, For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When on a reconnaissance towards a bridge in the enemy?s lines, which was reported to be destroyed, he perservered in his efforts to reach this bridge after the enemy had become aware of his presence. Throughout this period he displayed marked skill, courage and resolution Unquote. - E.D. Hong Kong Gazette of 15 August 1947 Reginald David Walker, a native of Edinburgh, Scotland, was born there on 23 October 1892. He was educated at the Mathematical School, Rochester, Kent, 1905-07, and was apprenticed at H.M. Dockyard, Chatham, 1907-12. He continued his engineering study at the Royal College of Science and City and Guilds Engineering College, London, 1912-15. He was a Whitworth Exhibitioner in 1913. Walker was a member of the University of London O.T.C., from which he was granted a commission in June 1915 as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 4th Field Company, 2nd London Divisional Engineers, R.E. (T.F.). From September to December 1916 he served with 522 Field Company, R.E. in France, being promoted to Temporary Lieutenant in September 1916. With the same unit he then served in Salonika, December 1916-June 1917, and was in Egypt, June 1917-April 1918. Walker was promoted to Lieutenant in July 1917 and Acting Captain, November 1917. From April 1918 he served in Palestine. For his services he was awarded the Military Cross. Walker was demobilized in 1920, relinquishing his commission on 30 September 1921 and granted the rank of Captain On 18 December 1920 Walker entered the service of the Federated Malay States Government Railway as an Assistant Engineer. In December 1923 he was appointed District Engineer of the Federated Malay States Railway. He remained with the F.M.S. Railways in a variety of engineering posts until 1934 when he moved to Hong Kong. There, in March 1934, he was appointed Acting Manager and Chief Engineer of the Kowloon-Canton Railway and was advanced to Manager and Chief Engineer in August the same year. Walker was a recipient of the Jubilee Medal 1935 (Hong Kong Government Gazette 6 May 1935) and Coronation Medal 1937 (Hong Kong Government Gazette 14 May 1937). Whilst in Hong Kong he joined the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps and was a Major in the Railway Operating Cadre with seniority of 1 January 1935. He was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel on 20 August 1940. In the Birthday Honours of 1941 he was appointed an O.B.E. (Military Divison) as a Major in the H.K.V.D.F. At this time he was Director of War Supplies in Hong Kong. Wounded: On 19 December 1941, during the Battle for Hong Kong, Lieutenant-Colonel Walker was ordered by General Maltby to take a party of seventy British and Chinese Royal Engineers, in an infantry role to reinforce the Wong Nai Chung Gap area on Hong Kong island. It was there that Walker was subsequently 'Wounded-in-Action' by gunshot and shrapnel wounds, or GSW, his wounded body being left stranded in no-mans until recovered by Lieutenant Black and Private Morris of the Canadian, Winnipeg Grenadiers At the fall of Hong Kong on 25 December 1942, Walker became a prisoner-of-war and was held in Argyle Street Camp, Kowloon, Hong Kong. After the war Lieutenant-Colonel Walker was awarded the Efficiency Decoration (Hong Kong), this published in the Hong Kong Gazette of 15 August 1947 Walker held a Diploma from Imperial College, was a Chartered Civil Engineer, a Member of the Institution of Chartered Engineers , a Member of the Institute of Transport, and an Associate of the Royal College of Science, and was the author of a number of technical books on overseas railways. He died on 4 February 1952, aged 59 years. Sold with copied research The medals professionally court-mounted by Spink of London. The medal mounting bar retainign the original long stout brass hinged pin and fittings Sold together with a 'large' quantity of various original and copied research which is far too numerous to list. As a consequence the postage quote reflects the cost of forwarding this large archive Provenance: Ex J.M.A. Tamplin Collection, DNW 26 March 2009 Condition: GVF

A Great War gallantry and campaign medal group of 4: Captain Arthur Edward Powell, M.C., 52nd Sikhs (Frontier Force) - Military Cross. GV issue - 1914-15 Star (2/Lt. A.E. Powell. 52/Sikhs F.F.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2-Lt. A.E. Powell.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2-Lt. A.E. Powell.) Note: The naming on the Interallied Victory Medal is officially corrected Important: The 3 x campaign medals confirmed as the recipients campaign medal entitlement per the respective Medal Index Card, wherein it is shown that Lieutenant Powell first entered theatre of war 'Tochi Valley' on the North West Frontier of British India Military Cross: Award was published in London Gazette issue of 3 June 1918 - an award in respect of gallantry performed in Mesopotamia Arthur Edward Powell, son of Alfred Godfrey Powell & Harriet Adelaide Powell was an overseas born 'Britisher' and scion of a well known British landowning family, who had served in India over several generations and who owned considerable areas of land in Uttar Pradesh, specifically in the family heartlands of Saharunpore and Mussoorie. Arthur was born in Saharunpore on 27 October 1871, and baptized there on 28 December 1871. Arthur was educated in England (1891 Census refers) and on returning to India, became a 'Planter'. He married Constance Corney Elle Force (daughter of Alfred Force) at the Union Church, Mussoorie, North West Provinces, on 30 October 1895. At the time of the wedding, Alfred was 24 years of age, a 'Planter' by profession and a resident of Mussoorie, his bride was described as 25 years of age, by profession a 'Teacher' and then a resident of 'Landour'. The medals amateur mounted on card in the court-style for display purposes Condition: VF

A Great War gallantry pair for 'Mine-Laying Operations': Sergeant Alfred Benjamin Cox, D.S.M., Royal Marine Light Infantry - Distinguished Service Medal. GV issue (PO. 6416 Sergt. A. B. Cox, R.M.L.I., H.M.S. Princess Margaret) - RN LS&GC. GV issue swivel suspender (PO./6416 Alfred B. Cox, Col. Sert. Major, RMLI) Note: The award of the D.S.M. published in the London Gazette 1 October 1917 Alfred Benjamin Cox a native of Alverstoke, Hampshire, was born in 1878 and enlisted in the Royal Marine Light Infantry as a boy bugler in February 1893. By the time of the Great War he was a Sergeant serving ashore in the Portsmouth Division who after the outbreak of hostilities joined the minelayer H.M.S. Princess Margaret in September 1915, which ship - a liner - had been under construction for the Canadian Pacific Railroad Co. when requisitioned by the Admiralty. Armed with two 4-inch and two 3-inch guns, and capable of carrying up to 400 mines, the Princess Margaret, unlike her consort Princess Irene, survived the War, having participated in Force C?s light forces raid in the Kattegat in April 1918. Cox, having been awarded the D.S.M. and advanced to Colour-Sergeant, came ashore from the Princess Margaret in October 1917, was awarded his L.S. & G.C. Medal in March 1920 and was discharged in January 1921 The medals mounted court-style for display Condition: GVF

A Great War Gunner Casualty group of 4 including a rare Borough Polytechnic Fire Brigade 1911 Coronation Medal: Bombardier Hedley George Wood, \'D\' Battery, 156th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, late Section Officer, Borough Polytechnic Fire Brigade - 1914-15 Star (21655 Bmbr. H. G. Wood. R.F.A.) - British War Medal 1914-20 (21655 Bmbr. H. G. Wood. R.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal 1914-19 (21655 Bmbr. H. G. Wood. R.A.) - Borough Polytechnic FB: Coronation Medal 1911. (Section Officer H. G. Wood.) Casualty: Hedley G. Wood's extant service records (held and accessible at The National Archives) confirm that he was firstly 'Kicked by a Horse & Gassed' on 6 June 1916, and later, on 2 September 1917 was severely 'Wounded-in-Action' by Gunshot & Shrapnel (GSW) wound to 'Back & Kidney's' - and evacuated thereafter to the United Kingdom The Great War Medals verified as entitled per the respective Great War medal rolls: - 1914-15 Star: Reference WO 329/2593 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Reference WO 329/444 Hedley George Wood, son of Frederick Edwin Wood (who in 1915 was living at, 6 Ossory Road, Old Kent Road, London ) and Ada Wood (nee Tucker), was a native of Borden, Kent, England, where he was born circa 1892. As a student, Hedley attended the Borough Polytechnic Institute (now called the London Southbank University), London, where he was an active volunteer member of the private Borough Polytechnic Fire Brigade. In 1911, Hedley was serving as a 'Section Officer' with the Borough Polytechnic Fire Brigade, being awarded the rare 1911 Coronation Medal issued by the Borough Polytechnic Institute Fire Brigade. Albeit Hedley's occupation group code was '26' (reserved for Engineers) at the time of his enlistment into the British Army, for 'Duration of War', at Camberwell, London, on, 11 May 1915, he declared his occupation to be that of 'Tobacconist', and was 23 years of age. On 12 May 1915, at East Dulwich, London, Hedley was posted to 'D' Battery 156 Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Hedley embarked for overseas service at Southampton on 12 December 1915, and disembarked at Le Havre, in theatre of war, France, on 13 December 1915. The recipients service papers record that he was 'Kicked by a Horse and Gassed' on 6 June 1916 (sent to 101 Field Ambulance, Amines and thence to No 1 New Zealand General Service Hospital) , and later, on 2 September 1917, received Gunshot & Shrapnel Wounds (GSW) to his 'Back & Kidneys'. Hedley married Bessie Isaac, in London on 30 March 1918. Prior to being discharged from the British Army, Hedley Wood was latterly serving with the Royal Engineers (holding regimental number 364682) when he was discharged on transfer to the 'Z Class' Army Reserve on 10 April 1919. Unfortunately, and despite having survived the horrors of the Western Front where he had been gassed and survived severe wounds, Hedley, was not destined to live a full life as his father reported his death to the Army Records Office, in 1923. Hedley George Wood, died in London, England, on, 7 August 1923. At the time of his death, at 5 Brunswick Square, London, Hedley had been employed as a Tobacconist, and prior to his death had resided at, 43 Albany Road, Old Kent Road, London, where he had lived with his wife and widower father Note: The rare Borough Polytechnic Institute Fire Brigade Coronation Medal was struck by the well known London Medallists 'Elkington' (the obverse has the makers logo beneath the conjoint royal busts) - the firm, best known for their striking's of the Edward Medal for Mines, and the 1902 Coronation series of medals. Details of the medal are: Dimension: Approx 38mm Metal: Bronze Obverse: Conjoint busts of King George V and Queen Mary, beneath the designers marks 'Elkington', surrounded by legend 'Georgius V D.G. Rex. Et Imp Et Maria. Regina' Reverse: In centre the seal badge of the Borough Polytechnic Institute (comprising beneath a spread leather hide with the 'Bridge House' emblem of the City of London on top and below the date 1892) with biblical quote 'Do It With Thy Might' (from Ecclesiastes 9.10) on either side, surrounded by legend 'Borough Polytechnic Institute. Fire Brigade.' Naming: Engraved Suspension: Claw with swivel ring Riband: Same as 1911 Coronation Medal for the civilian uniformed services The Borough Polytechnic Institute Fire Brigade - a private Fire Brigade - was established in 1893. Its members were drawn from amongst Volunteers (students and staff) of the Borough Polytechnic Institute, which institute offered a scientific study in 'Fire Engineering'! The origins of the Borough Polytechnic Institute, courtesy of 'Wikipedia': Quote, London South Bank University was founded in 1892 as the Borough Polytechnic Institute. It has since undergone several name changes, becoming the Polytechnic of the South Bank in 1970, South Bank Polytechnic in 1987, South Bank University in 1992 and London South Bank University in 2003. The university has also merged with a number of other educational institutions. In 1888, Edric Bayley, a local solicitor and member of the London School Board, set up the South London Polytechnics Committee whose members included the Lord Mayor of London, Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Salisbury, Lord Rosebery and Sir Lyon Playfair. The committee was successful in persuading the Charity Commissioners to pledge to match whatever could be raised from the public, up to the sum of £200,000 to establish polytechnics in South London. A public meeting at Mansion House kick-started the public appeal and by 1891 enough money had been raised to establish polytechnics at Battersea and at Borough Road, Southwark, now LSBU During 1890, the former buildings of Joseph Lancaster's British and Foreign School Society were purchased for the Borough Polytechnic Institute. In May that year, the South London Polytechnics Institutes Act was passed, so that by June 1891 the governing structure and general aims of the new Institute had been created. These aims were "the promotion of the industrial skills, general knowledge, health, and well-being of young men and women" and also for "instruction suitable for persons intending to emigrate". W. M. Richardson was chosen to be clerk to the Governing Body, C. T. Millis was appointed as Headmaster, Miss Helen Smith was appointed Lady Superintendent and Edric Bayley was appointed the first Chair of Governors. On 30 September 1892, the Borough Polytechnic Institute was officially opened by Lord Rosebery, with a remit to educate the local community in a range of practical skills. The Polytechnic was given a seal based on the Bridge House emblem of the City of London and a motto taken from Ecclesiastes — "Do it with thy Might". A gala event was held to mark the occasion which was widely reported in the press because of Lord Rosebery's speech on the banning of smoking in the new Institute. One of the speeches made included the hope that "the Polytechnic would do its share towards perfecting many a valuable gem found in the slums of London" The Polytechnic specialised in courses that reflected local trades including leather tanning, typography, metalwork, electrical engineering, laundry, baking, and boot & shoe manufacture. Instruction was also given in art, science, elocution, literature and general knowledge and the Polytechnic held public lectures by the likes of George Bernard Shaw, J. A. Hobson, Henry M. Stanley, and Ralph Vaughan Williams Unquote The medals mounted in the swing-style suspended from their original silk ribands the reverse of the mounting bar with brass blade fittings A rare grouping including the private Fire Brigade medal Condition: Mostly about EF

A Great War Imperial German Iron Cross group of 5: - Imperial Germany: Eisernes Kreuz, II Klasse. 3 piece construction, with magnetic centres - Bayern: Militar Verdiest Kreuz, mit Schwertern, 'Merenti' - Ehren Kreuz des Weltkrieges, 1914-1918, or Honour Cross (combattant). Makers marks 'D.S.M.' - Austria: 'Tiroler Lanesdenkm?nze' or, Tyrol Province Remembrance Medal 1914-18 - Austro/Hungary: War Commemorative Medal 1914-18 The group mounted on a comtemporary frame on original ribands and almost certainly 'as-worn' by the recipient Condition: GVF

A Great War Killed-in-Action campaign medal group of 3 with associated Memorial Plaque to the younger brother of the 'Most Decorated Canadian Infantryman' of the Great War: Corporal James McGregor, 1st (& late 4th) Battalion Cameron Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (1729 Pte J. McGregor. Cam'n. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1729 A.Cpl. J. McGregor. Camerons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1729 A.Cpl. J. McGregor. Camerons.) - Memorial Plaque: James McGregor James McGregor (1892-1918) was born in the Parish of Cawdor, Nairnshire, Scotland, and by 1911, he was working in Nairn, as a Joiner. In August 1914, following the outbreak of war, he enlisted into the 4th Battalion Cameron Highlanders. As a Private in ?B? Company, James McGregor went to France with the 1/4th Camerons on 19 February 1915, and landed at Le Havre, the next day. As far as is known, he went on to serve throughout the main actions of 1915, including the killing grounds of the Battle of Loos Regimental sources note that Private McGregor sustained a ?gunshot wound, left arm? on 28 September 1915 ? most probably, during the intense trench fighting near the Quarries, during the Battle of Loos. Having recovered from his wounds, Private McGregor was posted to an Entrenching Battalion on 12 March 1916. Whilst still with this Entrenching Battalion, he was appointed paid Lance-Corporal on 1 August 1916. Then, on 9 September 1916, he reverted to Private and, along with many other 4th Battalion men, was transferred to the 1st Cameron Highlanders By the time of the German Spring Offensives of 1918 ? James McGregor had become an Acting Corporal. His battalion was in support when the Germans attacked at Givenchy on 18 April 1918 ? after which, the 1st Camerons sent platoons forward to support the front-line units. However, on this day, he was killed in action during the Second Defence of Givenchy, part of the larger Battle of B?thune. Acting Corporal James McGregor is buried in Woburn AbbeyCemetery, Cuinchy, France. The register for this cemetery notes that his grave was amongst those which ?were added after the Armistice by the concentration of graves from the battlefields east of B?thune and from certain smaller cemeteries? Important: The recipients eldest brother was Lieutenant-Colonel John (?Jock?) MacGregor, V.C., M.C.*, D.C.M., E.D. (1889-1952) ? who was ?Canada?s most decorated Infatryman of the Great War? and who lived in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada. His V.C. group was included in a Spink of London Sale on 6 November 1996, and is now in the collection of the Canadian National Army Museum. While elder brother John was a seasoned and decorated veteran by 1918, one would be forgiven for speculating on his battlefield pysche after learning about the death of his younger brother, and how that contributed to his extraordinary feats of heroism that won for him the Victoria Cross The medals fitted with original silk watered weave ribbons, these now faded and frayed - and with some residual adhesive paper on reverse of ribands and on plaque. The lot having been previously contemporary framed Condition: About EF

A Great War medal pair to a 'Disgraced' Australian Officer of the Indian Army who was, post-war, arrested in the French Colony of Pondicherry, India for running an illegal 'Lottery': Lieutenant Alick Mailtand Mawley, Indian Army Reserve of Officers - British War Medal. Silver issue (2-Lieut A.M. Mawley.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2-Lieut A.M. Mawley.) Note: The recipients Medal Index Card (extant and accessible at The National Archives) indicates possible issue of a 1914-1915 star, but this may be a clerical error, as we can find no proof of the recipient having seen active service in the period 1914-15 Alick Maitland Mawley was a native of Sale, Victoria, Australia, where he was born on 23 March 1892. He was commissioned into the Indian Reserve of Officers on 18 December 1914. His service ended in mystery as the London Gazette issue of 5 May 1916, states; Quote, The King Hass approved the removal from the Service of the undermentioned Officers of the the Indan Army Reserve of Officers.....Second Lieutenant Alick Maitland Mawley Unquote. Quite why Alick was removed from the 'Service' is unknown to us, but in 1925 he was arrested at Pondicherry by the French India Government for his role in conducting unauthorised lotteries in British India, and using Pondicherry as a money laundering point (reference The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser, issue of 15 June 1925, & The Straits Times issue of 7 July 1925). Together with his accomplice in the crime, he was subsequently deported to British India, under Police Escort to Bombay. On return to Australia, he is known to have been living at Canberra Flats, Ramsgate Avenue, Bondi, Sydney - and again courted controversy per the prosecution he took against his employers 'Truth and Sportmen Ltd' for alleged shortfall's in his paid salary......... During the Second World War, Alick Mawley enlisted in the Australian Army, at Paddington, New South Wales, on 9 November 1939. At the time of his enlistment he was a resident of Sydney, New South Wales. Alick served as a Sergeant through to the time of taking his discharge on 20 May 1944. At the time of his discharge he is recorded as having been posted to the District Accounts Office, New South Wales. Whether he claimed, and or, was issued any campaign medals for his service during the Second World War is not known to us. The medals mounted in the court-style on card for display purposes Sold together with some copied research including newspaper articles referred to Condition: GVF

A Great War naval campaign and long service grpup of 3: Able Seaman Marsh, Royal Fleet Reserve late Royal Navy - British War Medal. Silver issue (J.41899 B.J. Marsh. A.B. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (J.41899 B.J. Marsh. A.B. R.N.) - Royal Fleet Reserve LSM. GV coinage (J.41899 (CH.B.20432) B.J. Marsh. A.B. R.F.R.) Bertie James Marsh was a native of Folkestone, Kent, England, was born there on 4 June 1898. A \'Porter\' by Trade, he joined the Royal Navy on his 18th Birthday on 4 June 1916, for a 12 year period. After training on H.M.S. Vivid I he served aboard the Armed Merchant Ship \'City of London\' (Ellerman Line) during the Great War. Post war he served variously aboard H.M.S. Inflexible, H.M.S. Tower, H.M.S. Hawkins, H.M.S. Yarmouth, and H.M.S. Royal Oak. He e also saw distant service in the Far East, as his service sheet records service at H.M.S. Tamar - the Royal Navy Shore Base in Hong Kong - between February and May 1922. Whether his service in the Far East included deployment to the river gunboats on the China Station is not known. He Joined the Royal Fleet Reserve on 4 June 1928, and subsequently received the Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service Medal on 9 November 1934 Sold together with portrait photograph of recipient in naval uniform - see illustration - and original transmittal letter for the award of the RFR LSM, and copied service record sheet The Great War pair is mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient suspended from contemporary silk weave ribands. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and fittings. The LSM contained in white card boxof issue, this last with long length of original issue silk riband Condition: The pair GF, the RFRLSM is EF

A Great War naval meritorious service and China Station 'River Gunboat' group of 4: Chief Writer William Augustus Grindey, Royal Navy, late H.M.S. Bee - British War Medal (347186 W.A.Grindey 1Wr. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (347186 W.A.Grindey 1Wr. R.N.) - Naval LS&GC Medal. GV issue (347186 W.A.Grindey. Ch.Wr. H.M.S. Bee.) - MSM. GV (347186. W.A.Grindey, 1st Wtr. ?Implacable? Northern Patrol 1918) Important: All medals confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign, long and meritorious service medal rolls as under; - ADM 171/103 for Great War pair - sent c/o Naval Officer Shanghai - ADM 171/140 for Naval LS&GC Medal - issued 22 January 1923 - ADM 171/61 for MSM ?An ?Immediate? award published LG 21 March 1919 William Augustus Grindey was a native of Devonport, Devon, England, where he was born on 7 November 1889. At the time of his joining the Royal Navy as a ?Boy Writer? on 1 March 1905, his service sheet shows that his previous occupation was was listed as ?School?. William served several years on the China Station 1919-1923, including Hong Kong, but mostly with the Yangtze Patrol operating out of Shanghai. His record shows service aboard the gunboats H.M.S. Kinsha, and H.M.S. Bee. William Grindey is known to have served as a British Merchant Seaman during the inter-war years, but presumably had taken his retirement prior to the Second World War (note: a search of the data base of medals claimed by Merchant Seamen during the Second World War does not record anyone of that name having claimed or been issued any medals). William Grindey is recorded as having died at Portsmouth, England on 11 February 1952 Condition: EF

A Great War Officer casualty and Colonial Volunteers campaign and long service group of 4: Lieutenant Geoffrey Bullen, 1st Battalion Royal West Kent Regiment, late 28th London Regiment (Artists Rifles) who Post War served with the Ceylon Planters Rifle Co - 1914-15 Star. (1977 Pte. G. Bullen. 28-Lon'd.R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt G. Bullen) - Interallied Victory Medals (Capt G. Bullen) - Efficiency Medal. GV 'Ceylon' bar and one further service bar (Rfn. G. Bullen. C.P.R.C) Note: The Great War medals only issued as replacements in 1929. The Efficiency medal confirmed as being awarded per Ceylon Government Gazette of 22 June 1934, and the further service bar published in the Ceylon Government Gazette of 27 August 1937 Important: Confirmed as being 'Wounded-in-Action' on 22 July 1916, when he received a machine-gun bullet to the left shoulder Geoffrey Bullen was born in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, and was residing at Crownpits, Goadalming, Surrey, and was employed as a 'Landscape Gardener'. He volunteered for service with the British Army on 1 September 1914. After initial service with 28th London Regiment (Artists Rifles), with whom he served in 'France' from 29 December 1914, he subsequently obtained a commission, and on 15 May 1915, he transferred to 1st Battalion Royal West Kent Regiment, being posted to 'C. Coy'. He was present and wounded in the disastrous attack on 'Wood Lane' (High Wood) on the evening of 22 July 1916, on which occasion 400 'All-Rank's of the Royal West Kents became casualties. After the end of the Great War, Geoffrey Bullen worked overseas in the colonies, living for many years in Ceylon, In which country he was employed as a 'Rubber Planter' The medals mounted court-style for display Sold together with a copy of Medal Index Card, that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: VF

A Great War pair: Private Thomas Smith, Royal Sussex Regiment - British War Medal. Silver issue (203452 Pte T. Smith, R. Suss R) - Interallied Victory Medal (203452 Pte T. Smith, R. Suss R) Important: Sold together with the recipients pair of named Army issue identity discs or \'dog-tags\' bearing recipeint number, name and religious faith Note: Recipients Medal Index Card confirms the two medals above as being recipients complete medal entitlement for services during the Great War Condition: VF

A Great War period 'Sudan' service group of 3: Private Alfred V. Dawe, (Motor Transport) Army Service Corps - British War Medal. Silver issue (DM2-171214 Pte. A.V. Dawe. A.S.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (DM2-171214 Pte. A.V. Dawe. A.S.C.) - Egypt: Khedives Sudan 1910 'Darfur 1916' (DM2-171214 Pte. A.V. Dawe. A.S.C.) Note: The Khedives Sudan is officially impressed Important: All medals and clasps confirmed as entitled, reference the Medal Index Card, and the respective campaign medal roll for the Khedives Sudan Medal 1910 (ref WO/100/407) Alfred V. Dawe, was not entitled to a 1914-15 Star. These 3 x medals being his full medal and clasp entitlement. Alfred is noted on his MIC as having been discharged from the British Army on 1 May 1920 A soft copy of the Medal Index Card confirming all 3 x medals will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment The medals mounted in the swing style. The mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings. The ribbons on the BWM/Victory are partially soiled Condition: GVF

A Great War period Indian Army campaign pair: Driver Mohamed Yusaf, 29th Mule Corps - 1914-15 Star (1314 Dvr. Mohd. Yusaf, 29 Mule Corps) - Interallied Victory Medal (1314 Dvr. Mohd. Yusaf, 29 Mule Corps) Condition: VF

A Great War veterans Second World War 'War against Japan' Aircraft Carrier 'Killed-in-Action' group of 9: Leading Stoker Griffith James Webb, H.M.S. Hermes, Royal Navy - 1914-15 Star (K. 20464. G.J. Webb, Sto.1, R.N.) - British War Medal. In silver (K. 20464. G.J. Webb. Act L.Sto. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (K. 20464. G.J. Webb. Act L.Sto. R.N.) - 1939-45 Star - Atlantic Star - Africa Star - Burma Star - War Medal - Naval LS&GC. GV coinage (K. 20464. G.J. Webb. L.Sto H.M.S. Westcott) Sold together with; - Silver h/m sports medal. Obv: H.M.S. Eagle Stokers Water Polo Team 1926. Rev: G.J.W. - Silver h/m sports medal (Meli Malta). Obv: G.Webb. Rev: Mediterranean Fleet Water Polo League Division 1 1927 winners H.M.S Eagle - Great War and LSGC silk watered weave riband bar stitched to Naval Blues backcloth - Active Service Testement 1914. This with recipients ink inscriptions serving aboard H.M.S. Liverpool - Admiralty War Condolences and War Medals transmittal letter. This named to Griffith J Webb, with 5 medals marked as having been enclosed Griffith James Webb a native of Truro, Cornwall, Engaland, is confirmed as having been killed-in-action on 9 April 1942, when his ship the Aircraft Carrier H.M.S. Hermes was sunk by Japanese aircraft off the coast of Ceylon. The Hermes had been struck by an estimated 40 x 250 lbs bombs - the loss of life amongst the crew was 306 lives. A black day for the Royal Navy in the 'War against Japan', as not only was the 'Hermes' sunk, but her escort H.M.A.S. Vampire was also lost in the same action. The Great War and Long Service medals mounted in the loose-style and as-worn by the recipient, these suspended from contemporary silk weave ribands attached to a backcloth to match the sailors Naval Blues Condition: Great War medals GF, LS&GC VF and others EF

A Great War \'Casualty\' & World Wars campaign and long service medal group of 5: Gunner Albert William Gray, Royal Filed Artillery, late Buckinghamshire Battalion Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry - 1914-15 Star (1169 Pte. A Gray. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) last letter of surname corrected - British War Medal. Silver issue (1169 Pte. A. Gray. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1169 Pte. A. Gray. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) - Defence Medal - Special Constabulary Long Service Medal. GVI 1st issue, with clasp \'Long Service 1955\' (Albert W. Gray) Note: Last letter \'Y\' in surname on 1915 Star has been corrected - the medal roll entry had the name of the recipient wrongly recorded as \'Gran\', instead of \'Gray\'. Also minor official correction on surname on the SCLSM Medals verification: The Great War medals verified as entitled per below following cited references - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2745 (shown on roll as \'Gran\' (sic)) - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/200 (entered France 1669 OBLI / transferred RFA (TF) as No.906251) - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/200 (entered France 1669 OBLI / transferred RFA (TF) as No.906251) Albert William Gray attested for the Buckinghamshire Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, and served with them during the Great War on the Western front from 30 March 1915. He was discharged on 19 February 1916, but subsequently attested for the Royal Field Artillery (where he held regimental numbers 906251 & lastly 196182) and served with the \'Gunners\' until taking his final discharge from the British Army, on, 21 May 1917, as a consequence of \'Wounds\'. He was subsequently awarded a Silver War Badge, with the unique number No. 182689 Condition: About VF

A Great War \'Casualty\' campaign and meritorious service medal group of 4: Sergeant Isaac Lynas, 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers and post-war 7th/9th (Highlanders) The Royal Scots - 1914 Star. With original clasp \'5th Aug-22nd Nov.1914 (A-6636 Pte. I. Lynas. 2/R:Sc.Fus.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (A-6636 Sjt. I. Lynas. R.S. Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (A-6636 Sjt. I. Lynas. R.S. Fus.) - Military Meritorious Service Medal. GV 1st type \'Immediate\' (A-6636 Sjt: I. Lynas. 2/R.Sc: Fus.) Important: The award of the MSM confirmed as an \'Immediate\' award \'In recognition of valuable services rendered with the Forces in France\' and was published in the London Gazette of 17 June 1918, wherein he is shown as being a resident of New Lanark, Scotland Note: Only an estimated 64 \'Immediate\' MSM\'s awarded to Royal Scots Fusiliers during the Great War (all battalions) of which 14 were gazetted for service in \'France\' (with another 31 were gzetted for service in \'France & Flanders\') Isaac Lynas was born in Newry, Ireland, on 2 February 1897, but had migrated to the industrial belt of Scotland sometime prior to the Great War. In Scotland he subsequently plied a \'Trade\' as a Coal Miner. His first taste of Military Service came on the 14 November 1913, on which date he attested for 6 years service with the Army Reserve (Special Reservists), at which time he was 18 years and 316 days of age, and described himself as a \'Coal Miner\'. On enlistment he was posted to the Rotal Scots Fusiliers (Special Reserve). Isaac\'s promotions while a member of the Special Reserve were; Lance-Corporal, 2 April 1915; Corporal, 15 October 1915; Lance-Sergeant 30 March 1916 and Sergeant on 31 July 1916. He was never reduced in rank while serving with the Special Reserve! After the outbreal of the Great War, Isaac was mobilized and posted to 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers on 8 August 1914. His service papers show that he first landed in theatre of war \'France\' on 4 October 1914 and remained in theatre there for 3 years 172 days until returning home. During his time on the \'Western Front\' Isaac is confirmed as having been \'Wounded-in-Action\' when he received \'Gun-Shot- and Shrapnel Wounds to his \'Head\' on 17 July 1915 At time of taking his discharge from the Special Reserve on 13 November 1919, his papers show that his family resided at 4, Garnock Place, Kilbirnie, Scotland, and that his place of future employment was to be William Barr Coilery, with a forwarding address of 39 Parkhead Rows, Bellshill, Glasgow. Isaac Lynas, later rejoined the Territorial Army in the inter-war period, serving 19 June 1925 to 18 June 1929 with the 7th/9th (Highlanders) The Royal Scots. During this period, his family address had re-located to 11, Hight Street, Portobello, Midlothian, Scotland from where he was still employed as a miner Sold together with hard-copy of the recipients Medal Index Card, MSM MIC and London Gazette entriy pages. For the recipients service papers these latter can be accessed on-line at a popular genealogy website Condition: Cleaned with few contact marks and repinned BWM suspender, otherwise about VF

A Great War \'Double Casualty\' gallantry and long service group of 4: Lance-Sergeant Robert Hunter, D.C.M. 8th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders late 7th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - Distinguished Conduct Medal. GV first issue (5-40865 Cpl-L.Sjt:- R. Hunter. 8/Sea:Highrs:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1653 Cpl. R. Hunter. A. & S.H.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1653 Cpl. R. Hunter. A. & S.H.) - Territorial Efficiency Medal (1653 Pte. R. Hunter. D.C.M. 7-A. & S.H) Note: Confirmed as the recipients full and only campaign medal entitlement for the Great War The citation for the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal was published in the Supplement to the London Gazette, 30 October 1918, as under; Quote, For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon in an attack with the greatest gallantry, won his objective, and though wounded remained and assisted in consolidating the position. When this was accomplished he volunteered and took back a message to battalion headquarters. He showed the greatest pluck and devotion to duty Unquote. Robert Hunter was a native of Alloa, Scotland, and his local newspaper \'The Alloa Advertiser\' reported the initmation of award of the D.C.M. in their isue of 31 August 1914, as under; Quote, D.C.M. for Alloa Sergeant. Mr D.B. Hunter 36, ShaftesburyStreet, has just received official intimation that his eldest son, lance-Sergeant Robert Hunter, Seaforth Highlanders, has been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for bravery on the field. Sergeant Hunter, who is in hospital recovering from wounds (for a second time) is twenty-four years of age and previous to enlisting in 1914 was in the employment of Messers, R. Willison, Coppersmiths Unquote. Sold together with copies of the Medal Index Cards for the Great War campaign medals and Distinguished Conduct Medal; entry page from London Gazette with the published D.C.M. citation, and cited entry page from the Alloa Advertiser Condition: GVF

A Great War \'Family Casualty\' campaign medal groups to two brothers from, Blyth, Northumberland: The Elliot brothers, Andrew James Elliot & Adam Sherlaw Elliot, Northumberland Fusiliers The Elliot brothers were the sons of Scottish born parents from Berwickshire, Walter Elliot (Coal Trimmer employed with LNER) and Margaret Elliot, of 32 Stanley Street, Blyth, Northumberland. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales records the brothers residing in Blyth, Northumberland, at 29 Stanley Street (the family moved to No 32 sometime after 1911) where living with their parents (and 9 x other siblings). In 1911, Andrew was employed as a Grocers Assistant, and Adam was employed as a Blacksmith's Assistant. Both brothers had enlisted in the British Army at Blyth (Soldiers Died refers). The bodies of neither soldier were ever recovered from the battlefield of the Somme, France, where they were killed in 1916. Their supreme sacrifice is however commemorated in perpetuity in both France and the United Kingdom. In France both brothers are commemorated on memorial panels located at the, Thiepval Memorial, maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. In the United Kingdom, the brothers are further commemorated in their home town, on a Great War Memorial panel located at, St Cuthberts Church, Wellington Street, Plessey Road, Blyth, Northumberland, and upon the local Blyth Great War Memorial located at Ridley park a). Corporal Andrew James Elliot, 14th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, Killed-in-Action, Battle of the Somme, France, 14 July 1916 - 1914-15 Star (10108 Pte A. J. Elliot. North'd Fus:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (10108 Cpl. A. J. Elliot. North'd Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (10108 Cpl. A. J. Elliot. North'd Fus.) Medals Verification: The medals all verified as issued per the respective medal rolls of the Northumberland Fusiliers as under: - 1914-15 Star: Reference WO 329/2621 (landed France, 9 September 1915) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Reference WO 329/691 At the time of his death, Corporal Elliot was 20 years of age b). Private Adam Sherlaw Elliot, 1/7th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, Killed-in-Action, Battle of the Somme, France, 14 November 1916 - British War Medal. Silver issue (7-3658 Pte. A. S. Elliot. North'd Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (7-3658 Pte. A. S. Elliott. North'd Fus.) Medals Verification: The two medals verified as the recipients only medal entitlement per the recipients Medal Index Card and respective medal roll of the Northumberland Fusiliers as under: - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Reference WO 329/706 At the time of his death, Private Elliot was 19 years of age All medals retaining original mostly long bright lengths of silk moire ribands (one BWM riband has been shortened only) Sold together with some copied hard-copy research including entries from Soldiers Died, Medal Index Cards & CWGC Condition: All medals EF

A Great War \'India Garrison\' and Third Afghan War campaign pair: Private William Crowley, 2nd Battalion Somerset Light Infantry - British War Medal. Silver issue (9445 Pte. W.P. Crowley. Som.L.I.) - IGS Medal 1908. GV first issue \'Afghanistan NWF 1919\' (9445 Pte. W.P. Crowley. 2 Bn. Som.L.I.) William Crowley was a pre 1914 \'Regular\' soldier, as some extracts form the Regimental Journal \'The Light Bob Gazette\' confirm his service with the Regiment at least from 1913 Note: The medals mounted for display purposes on a felt covered board Sold together with copy of the recipients Medal Index Card confirming entitlment to above 2 x medals only, and extracts from \'The Light Bob Gazette\' Condition: VF

A Great War \'Italy\' theatre and later long service medal group of 3: Observer William Walter Hastie, Royal Observer Corps, late Royal Munster Fusiliers & 2nd Battalion Honourable Artillery Company (Infantry) - British War Medal. Silver (11481 Pte. W.W.Hastie. H.A.C. (Inf).) - Interallied Victory Medal (11481 Pte. W.W.Hastie. H.A.C. (Inf).) - Royal Observer Corps LS&GC Medal (Observer. W.W.Hastie.) Important: Observer Hastie, resident of 45 Hugh Street, Lydney, Gloucestershire, is confirmed serving with the Royal Observer Corps in 1939 (the 1939 National Register for England & Wales refers) Note: The Great War medals confirmed as the recipients entitlement per the respective Great War medal roll viz: - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1705 compiled & signed at, Cork, Ireland, 28 June 1920 William Walter Hastie, son of William Hastie (a Draper) & Ann Hastie (nee Walter) was a native of, Coleford, Gloucestershire, England, where he was born on 21 September 1899. Thomas was one of five children in the Hastie family, having four siblings comprising 3 x elder sisters (Kathleen Hastie, Mary Ethel Hastie & Annie Walter Hastie) and a younger brother (George Philip Hastie). At the time of the 1911 National Census for England and Wales, William was residing with his family, including his parents and 4 x siblings, residing at, 46 High Street, Lydney, Gloucestershire. Walter first enlisted in the British Army in 1917, and on attestation, 26 October 1917, was posted to the Honourable Artillery Company (Infantry). At time of joining the H.A.C., he was given the regimental number No. 11481, and was posted to 3/5 H.A.C. for his basic training. At time of his attestation, his address was recorded as 'Dumfries House, Lydney, Gloucestershire'. William subsequently served overseas in a theatre of war 'Italy' with the 2nd Battalion Honourable Artillery Company (Infantry), in which theatre of war he served from 26 August 1918, his unit being heavily engaged at the Battle of Vittorio Veneto. The war history of 2/HAC is summarised below: The 2nd Battalion HAC was raised in August 1914; it was in France by October 1916 and in action on 25 February 1917 at Bucquoy. They fought at the Battle of Arras in May and the 3rd Battle of Ypres in October.35 In November 1917, the battalion moved to the Italian Front under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Richard O’Connor. In the Battle of Vittorio Veneto, in October 1918, they led a force of Italians, Americans and British that compelled the garrison of the strategic island of Papadopoli (in the main channel of the River Piave) to surrender. For this remarkable feat of arms, the HAC was awarded two Distinguished Service Orders, five Military Crosses, three Distinguished Conduct Medals and 29 Military Medals On 10 May 1919, William Hastie was transferred to the Royal Munster Fusiliers, in which regiment he as allocated the regimental number G/40207 and with which regiment he was serving when he took his final discharge from the British Army on 24 April 1920, on which date he was demobilized Post-war, William returned to Lydney, Gloucestershire, where he joined the family drapery business. By the time of the compilation of the National Register for England & Wales (1939), William is recorded as residing together with his family at, 45 High Street, Lydney, where he was employed as a 'Shopkeeper Outfitter', and serving with the local Lydney Gloucestershire section of the Observer Corps (for 3 years service with the Observer Corps during the Second World War, Walter would have been entitled to claim a Defence Medal. William Walter Hastie is recorded as having died on 21 April 1984, at Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire The medals all retaining their original long lengths of silk riband. The Great War ribands stitched and worn as the recipient wished with ribands transposed on the respective medals Condition: GVF

A Great War \'Killed-in-Action\' group of 3 plus Memorial Plaque: Private Jesse Beavis, 1st Battalion Wiltshire Regiment - 1914 Star. With original dated clasp (3-9819 Pte J. Beavis, 1/Wilts:R) - British War Medal. Silver issue (3-9819 Pte J. Beavis, Wilts. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (3-9819 Pte J. Beavis, Wilts. R.) - Memorial Plaque (Jesse Beavis) Important: Private Jesse Beavis is confirmed as being \'Killed-in-Action\'on 15 June 1915 Jesse Beavis the son of Mrs Charlotte Beavis of 38, Steeple Langford, Salisbury was a native of Steeple Langford, Wiltshire. He had been a pre-war regualr having enlisted at his home town of Salisbury for the Wiltshire Regiment. He first entered theatre of war \'France\' on 23 October 1914. During the battle of Givenchy he became one of an estimated 200 x casualties suffered that day by the Wiltshire, of which 25 were killed, 127 wounded and 48 were missing (the Battalion War Diary refers). At the time of his death, Jesse was aged 20 years. He is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial, France, and on the Steeple Langford War Memorial in Wiltshire Condition: GVF

A Great War \'Merchant Navy\' pair of war medals: William Jack, Mercantile Marine - British War Medal. Silver issue (William Jack) - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal (William Jack) The Board of Trade medal index cards record 7 x persons with the identical name \'William Jack\', of which by ethnicity; 5 x Scottish, 1 x West African and 1 x English. Below following are the persons recorded by place of birth and birth year: - William Jack, Dundee, Scotland, 1863 - William Jack, Aberdeen, Scotland, 1867 - William Jack, Thurso, Scotland, 1874 - William Jack, Liverpool, England, 1879 - William Jack, Warri, West Africa, 1885 - William Jack, Caithness, Scotland, 1889 - William Jack, Montrose, Scotland, 1890 Note: The West African recipient, from Warri, Nigeria, later served during the Second World War and lived to claim the blow following un-named campaign medals: - The 1939-1945 Star - The Atlantic Star - The Africa Star - The Italy Star - War Medal Condition: VF

A Great War \'Oldham\' Casualty\'s 1914 Star trio: Private William Henry Turner 2nd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers who later served with the 67th Training Reserve Battalion & lastly the Royal Engineers - 1914 Star. With tailors clasp (1726 Pte. W. H. Turner 2/ Lan: Fus.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1726 Pte. W. H. Turner. Lan. Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1726 Pte. W. H. Turner. Lan. Fus.) Wounded-in-Action: Private William Henry Turner 2nd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers confirmed being wounded in France, on 24/25 September 1915, per British Army Casualty list released by the War Office on, 8 October 1915 (containing details of 733 casualties from France) & published in the Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser issue of, 9 October 1915 Medal verification: All of the campaign medals & clasp confirmed as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War per below cited medal rolls - 1914 Star. With clasp: (Ref WO 329/2441) Entered \'France\' on, 22 August 1914 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: (Ref WO 329/422) William H. Turner attested for the Lancashire Fusiliers and served with the 2nd Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 22 August 1914. He transferred to the 67th Training Reserve Battalion on 10 March 1917 (holding regimental number 16999) and later served with the Royal Engineers (in which corps he held the regimental number 264436) William Henry Turner, was a native of, Oldham, Lancashire, England, where he was born circa 1891. William enlisted into the British Army during the last quarter of 1908 (No 1796 - just 70 enlistments later, is known to have joined the Lancashire Fusiliers on, 2 January 1909 ). The 1911 National Census for England & Wales records William, serving with 2nd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers, then stationed at Tidworth, Hampshire, England. A pre-war regular professional soldier, William, was serving at Citadel Barracks, Dover, England, in August 1914. Less than 3 weeks after the declaration of war, William together with the rest of his comrades, first entered theatre of war \'France\', when his battalion disembarked at \'Boulogne\', France, on 22 August 1914. 2/Lancashire Fusiliers, part of 12th Infantry Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, was soon in the thick of the fighting during the First Battle of the Marne. Private Turner was \'Wounded-in-Action\' on 24/25 September 1915. In November 1915, 2/Lancashire Fusiliers - still part of 12th Infantry Brigade - was transferred to the famous 36th Ulster Division. William Turner transferred to the 67th Training Reserve Battalion on 10 March 1917 (holding regimental number 16999) and latterly served with the Royal Engineers (in which corps he held the regimental number 264436) Condition: About VF

A Great War ‘Clyde Division’ Shipwright\'s campaign and long service medal group of 4: Shipwright James McIntyre McKirgan, Clyde Division Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve - 1914-15 Star (C. 1-319 J. Mc I. McKirgan Shpt. 3 R.N.V.R.) - British War Medal. Silver (C. 1-319 J. Mc I. McKirgan Shpt. 3 R.N.V.R.) - Victory Medal (C. 1-319 J. Mc I. McKirgan Shpt. 3 R.N.V.R.) - RNVR LSM. GV (1/319 J. McI. McKirgan, Shpt. Clyde Divn R.N.V.R.) All campaign medals verified as entitled / issued per the respective Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve medal roll: - 1914-15 Star trio: Reference ADM 171/127 James McIntyre McKirgan, son of James McKirgan (a Shipyard Fireman) & Catherine McKirgan (nee McIntyre) was a native of Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Scotland, where he was born on, 3 August 1885. The 1901 National Census for Scotland, records James, as a 5 year old 'Scholar', who was living with his family, comprising parents and 6 x siblings (4 x brothers and 2 x sisters) located at, 1 Cleeve Place, Port Glasgow. For years prior to the Great War, James had plied his trade as a 'Carpenter' and seafarer in the British Merchant Navy. After the creation of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve in 1903, James is recorded as having joined the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve on, 4 December 1903, at which time he was posted to the Clyde Division (Scotland). He was granted a confirmed certificate as 'Shipwright' on 14 July 1909. James survived the Great War, and in the 'peace' that followed, he returned to the Mercantile Marine and a life of seafaring. On, 15 October 1920, he married, Agnes Duncan Lawrie, at, Port Glasgow, Scotland. In the 1920's, James is recorded as making numerous voyages in the 'Americas Trade' sailing with crews aboard ships of the 'Anchor Line'. The Board of Trade Merchant Navy service records held at The National Archives, include cards for James McIntyre McKirgan, including photographic ID, in the file series BT350. James McIntyre McKirgan is recorded as having died in Glasgow, Scotland, sometime in 1932 As of 1 January 1914, the sanctioned establishment of Clyde Division R.N.V.R - the largest of the 6 x regional R.N.V.R. Divisions - was 1434 'Officers & Men', of which the division then mustered 56 x Officers & 1243 Ratings. Clyde Division was foremost in providing 'Bluejackets' in drafts for the Royal Naval Divisions, who served on shore, on land, in France and at Gallipoli during the Dardanelles Campaign The medals mounted as worn in the swing-style suspended from their contemporary silk ribands. The RNVR medal mounted to the fore. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the hinged pin fittings as-worn A very scarce R.N.V.R. grouping seen named to a 'Shipwright' on all 4 x medals Condition: Toned GVF

A Great War, North West Persia and faithful service medal group of 4: Private Harold George Fricker, Royal Army Medical Corps - British War Medal. Silver issue (459519 Pte H.G. Fricker. R.A.M.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (459519 Pte H.G. Fricker. R.A.M.C.) - GSM 1918. GV first issue & clasps \'Iraq\' \'N.W.Persia\' (200149 Pte H.G.Fricker R.A.M.C.) - Imperial Service Medal. EIIR issue (Harold George Fricker) Important: The award of the Imperial Service Medal was published in the London Gazaette of 30 November 1962, wherein the recipient is shown as having been \'Skilled Labourer, Portsmouth\' - and almost certainly an award for his work at the Royal Navy Dockyards there Harold George Fricker was a native of Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, having been born there in 1898 (reference the 1911 Census). The respective Medal Index Card and Medal Rolls for the Great War and GS medals confirm all medals and clasps here offered, as well as the two different regimental numbers used by the recipient Sold together with some copied research including; - Medal Index Card - Entry page from Great War medal rolls - Entry page from General Service Medal Roll (WO 100/G9/419) - Entry page from the London Gazette showing award of the ISM The medals mounted in the swing-style. The mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Greenjacket?s pre Palestine Campaign & Long Service medal pair: Sergeant W. F. Gardiner, 1st Motor Training Battalion King?s Royal Rifle Corps, late 2nd Battalion King?s Royal Rifle Corps - GSM 1918. GVI ?Palestine? (6843540 Cpl. W.F. Gardiner. K.R.R.R.) - Military LS&GC. GVI ?Regular Army? bar (6843540 Sjt. W.F. Gardiner. K.R.R.C.) Note: Unit on GSM as impressed (sic). The LS&GC with minor official corrections to rank and first forename initial Important: GSM medal and clasps verified per the respective campaign medal roll(s) (ref WO 100/508, WO 100/511), compiled and signed Chisledon, Wiltshire, 21 March 1940, and the latter at Winchester, 2 July 1940, that show that Gardiner served in Palestine with 2nd Battalion King?s Royal Rifle Corps between 18 April 1936 to 3 September 1939 During the Second World War, many of the Greenjacket?s who had formerly trained with 1st Motor Training Battalion K.R.R.C. played pivotal roles with the famous ?Desert Rats? of 7th Armoured Division, not least as 2/K.R.R.C. was one of the motorised infantry battalions deployed with the ?Desert Rats? during the campaigns in Egypt the Western Desert and North Africa Condition: Edge nicks on LS&GC otherwise about GVF

A Grenadiers 1914 \'Killed-in-Action\' grouping of 2 x campaign medals with 1 x memorial plaque: Private James Simpson, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards - 1914 Star (14941 Pte.J. Simpson, 1/G. Gds.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (14941 Pte. J. Simpson, G. Gds.) - Memorial Plaque (James Simpson) Important: Recipient is confirmed as being Killed-in-Action on 27 October 1914 James Simpson, was a native of Charlton, Abbots, Gloucestershire, England, and enlisted for the British Army at Cheltenham. His Medal Index Card shows that he first entered theatre of war France & Flanders on 6 October 1914. He is confirmed as being \'Killed-in-Action\' on 27 October 1917, while serving with 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards Sold together with copied research including Medal Index Card Condition: EF

A group containing 3 medals named to 3 different units: Sergeant M .E. Lynam, Royal Army Pay Corps late Royal Army Service Corps and Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) - Africa General Service Medal 1902. With clasp 'Kenya' (22531679 Pte M. Lynam, B.W.) - General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 'Malaya' (22531679 Pte M E Lynam RASC) - Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR with bar 'Regular Army' (22531679 Sgt M E Lynam, RAPC) A most unusual grouping of medals seen named to three different regiments The group mounted in the 'swing-style' suspended from contemporary ribands on a pin-back brooch, 'as-worn' by the recipeint Condition: GVF

A group to a Petty Officer Cook who served in Palestine, was present at Dunkirk & aboard the Command Ship for the Dieppe Raid who was witness to sinking of an enemy U-Boat: Petty Officer Cook, Albert Edward Paul, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Calpe - NGSM 1915-62. \'Palestine 1936-39\' (M.36591 A. E. Paul, P.O.Ck. R.N.) - Naval LS&GC. GVI issue (M.36591 A. E. Paul. L. Ck. H.M.S. Lupin.) Note: The Naval LS&GC with minor official correction to surname - and fairly typical thus for this particular medal issue Medals and clasp verification: Both medals and clasp confirmed as entitled per entries on the recipients extant service sheets (held and accessible at The National Archives), and Admiralty medal roll for the Naval LS&GC, per references cited below. Note: NGS \'Palestine\' & Second World War medal rolls are not yet in the public domain, however basic qualification for the below campaign medals can be derived from entries of ship\'s names in the recipients extant \'Service Sheet\': - NGSM with clasp: Shown as entitled on service sheet, and known to be an award while serving on H.M.S. Garland on which recipient served 12/07/38 - 31/12/39 - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Atlantic Star. No clasp - The Africa Star. With clasp \'North Africa 1942-43 - The Italy Star - War Medal - Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal: ADM 171/151 issued to named to H.M.S. Lupin. Service sheet shows \'Traced\' 17 September 1936 H.M.S. Wolsey (01/01/40 - 28/11/41): On 21 January 1940, her pennant number was changed to L02, and she was selected for service in home waters. She proceeded from Malta to Gibraltar, where on 29 January 1940, she and the sloop Lowestoft began a voyage to Liverpool as the escort of Convoy HG 17F. Reinforced during the voyage by the sloop Sandwich on, 31 January and by the destroyers Broke and Winchelsea from 4 to 5 February, Wolsey and Lowestoft escorted the convoy until its arrival at Liverpool on 7 February 1940. After her arrival at Liverpool, Wolsey was assigned to Western Approaches Command and began convoy escort and patrol duty in the Western Approaches. On 10 May 1940, she was transferred to the Commander-in-Chief, Dover to support Allied military operations during the German offensive into France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands that began that month. On 13 May, she and the destroyers Boreas, Keith, and Wivern escorted a convoy bringing reinforcements from the United Kingdom for French antiaircraft defenses in ports along the English Channel, and later the same day embarked demolition parties and carried them to Le Havre, France, to destroy port facilities there before advancing German Army forces captured them. On 16 May, she and the destroyer Vimiera bombarded German ground forces at Escault in Offrethun, France, and Wolsey again bombarded Escault on 17 May. On 22 May she and the destroyer Vimy escorted the cargo ship City of Christchurch as City of Christchurch carried heavy motor vehicles and tanks from Southampton to Calais, France.6 On 23 May, Wolsey embarked a demolition party for Le Havre and then steamed to Calais to assist in the evacuation of British citizens before returning to Dover. On 25 May, she and the destroyer Wolfhound engaged German 150-mm (5.9-inch) howitzers in defence of the evacuation of Calais Service at Dunkirk (Operation Dynamo): On 26 May 1940, Wolsey was assigned to Operation Dynamo, the evacuation of Allied troops from the beaches at Dunkirk, France. She embarked evacuees from small craft offshore on 27 May and disembarked 102 evacuated troops at Dover on 28 May. She delivered another 315 troops from Dunkirk at Dover on 29 May. On 30 May, she made two evacuation voyages, carrying 616 troops to Dover on the first one and 1,065 on the second. On 31 May while at Dunkirk, she suffered damage when a fire broke out in her degaussing equipment and in a collision with a merchant ship, but despite her damage she deployed offshore to serve as a wireless transmitter link between Dunkirk and Dover and later in the day landed 425 evacuated troops at Dover. She carried another 535 troops from Dunkirk to Dover on 1 June before being withdrawn from evacuation operations later in the day for repairs. Wolsey proceeded to Portsmouth on 2 June 1940, where she entered the Royal Navy Dockyard on 3 June for repairs. Upon their completion, she began convoy defence operations and anti-invasion patrols in the North Sea in July 1940. In August 1940, she returned to convoy escort duty with the Western Approaches Command. In January 1941, Wolsey was transferred to the Rosyth Escort Force based at Rosyth, Scotland, to escort coastal convoys in the North Sea and Northwestern Approaches H.M.S. Calpe (29/11/41- 23/01/44): In 1942 \'Calpe\' sailed under the Spanish Ensign as she approached St Jean de Luz. To keep up the pretense, all the crew remained below deck. It was not until before the bombardment took place on 4–5 April that the British Ensign replaced the Spanish jack. On 28 July, Calpe and HMS Cottesmore shelled and sunk an enemy \'Kriegsmarine\' vessel, vide Vorpostenboot V 202 Hermann Bösch in the English Channel off La Hague, Manche, France Dieppe Raid: 18 and 19 August 1942 Calpe was involved in the Dieppe Raid. Her primary function was to act as the command ship for the raid and was used by Major-General Roberts (OC, 2nd Canadian Infantry Division) and Captain John Hugues-Hallet RN (Naval Commander for the raid). She acted as a hospital ship and sustained casualties, losing nearly a quarter of the crew. Despite this, Calpe managed to take on and care for 278 casualties Operation Torch & Sinking of U-Boat: In October 1942, Calpe was included in the ships that would take part in action in North Africa. She was sent to guard a convoy to her namesake Gibraltar. In November she became part of Operation Torch as she was included in the Central Task Force for allied landings. Following the \'Torch Landings\' Calpe identified the submarine U-593 in the Mediterranean, and together with USS Wainwright, managed to sink the U-boat on, 13 December 1943. Prior to its destruction and sinking, the U-boat had already sunk two sister Hunt-class destroyers, Tynedale and Holcombe that month. The captain of Wainwright, Commander Strohbehn, noted in his account that \"it was a pleasure\" to work with the British Warship Albert Edward Paul, son of Thomas Paul (a Tank Rivetter) & Jane Paul (nee Foster) was a native of, Limehouse, London, England, where he was born on, 21 July 1903. By the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, Albert is shown living with his widowed mother (described as a Fish Cleaner) and four older siblings, comprising 3 x sisters and 1 x brother, at the family residence located at, 57 Carr Street, Limehouse, London, England. Albert was 19 years of age and had been employed as a \'Labourer\', when he joined the Royal Navy on, 29 July 1921. Albert had contracted for a 12 years engagement, and on the day of his enlistment he was rated as \'Assistant Cook\', Evidently Albert was a model sailor, as he was raised \'Cook\' rate on and served long postings aboard the battleships H.M.S. Royal Sovereign (1923-25) & H.M.S. Ramillies (1927-29). Albert served for several years on the Mediterranean Station, where he was based from H.M.S. St. Angelo, the Royal Naval barracks at Malta Colony, and from where he served aboard the destroyer, H.M.S. Garland (1938-39) including Palestine service. On 1 January 1940, he joined the destroyer H.M.S. Wolsey, which ship served on convoy duty and was present at Dunkirk throughout Operation Dynamo. From 29 November 1941, he then served aboard the destroyer H.M.S. Calpe. during which service he was present on the \'Command Ship\' during the ill-fated \'Dieppe Raid\' where \'Calpe\' suffered appalling casualties. Albert was also present on \'Calpe\' when she sunk a German U-Boat. From January 1944 to September 1945, Albert served briefly at the Royal Navy shore base H.M.S. Hannibal, at Algiers, before being transferred in March 1944 for service in Home Waters, his service sheet showing that he served variously both ashore and afloat during the last 14 months of the Second World War. Albert Edward Paul is recorded on his service sheet as having died on 7 January 1951. At the time of his death he had been residing at, 62 Grove Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, England. His estate was valued at GBP 782 & 17 Shillings, and was left to his wife, Winifred Ellen Paul Condition: About EF

A GSWA veteran?s Great War ?Casualty? campaign medal group of 3: Private John Richardson, 4th South African Infantry (South African Scottish) late 4th Infantry - 1914-15 Star (Pte. J. Richardson. 4th Infantry.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Pte. J. Richardson. 4th S.A.I.) - South Africa: Interallied Victory Medal (Pte. J. Richardson. 4th S.A.I.) Important: Private J. Richardson is commemorated by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission as having died on 6 January 1917, his body being interred at Galston Cemetery, Ayrshire, Scotland. His name is also commemorated on the Galston War Memorial which is located at the junction of Station Road and Duke Street, Galston, Ayrshire, Scotland Note: The 4th Infantry (First Eastern Rifles), a constituent unit of the Citizen Force of the Union Defence Force, was established in September 1913, by the amalgamation of the Queenstown Volunteer Rifles and First City Volunteers ? the regiment drawing principally drawing it?s recruits from the Eastern Cape towns of Queenstown and Grahamstown. The 4th Infantry served in German South West Africa 1914-1915 The 4th South African Infantry (South African Scottish), was raised for overseas service in 1915. The South African Scottish subsequently served in Egypt in early 1916, where it was part of the force involved in the ?Senussi Campaign?. Later in 1916, the South African Scottish deployed to France, and remained there through to and including 1918 Condition: EF

A Guards 'Officers' campaign group of 3: Quartermaster H. Folson, 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards - Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee Medal 1887. Silver issue - Egypt Medal. Undated with clasp 'Suakin 1885' (Qr Mr H. Folson, 1/Coldm Gds) - Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Obverse dated '1884-86' The Egypt Medal and clasp confirmed in the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/65) Quartermaster and Honorary Lieutenant Henry Folson was granted the honorary Rank of Captain on 1 April 1895. He retired from the British Army on 15 May 1895 The medals mounted in correct order of precedence for the period, in the 'swing-style' and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary ribands, the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings No pitting Condition: VF-GVF

A Guardsman's Great War campaign and later police service group of 5: Constable Rowland Clinkaberry, Metropolitan Police late Royal Engineers and 3rd Battalion Coldstream Guards - 1914-15 Star (12857 Pte. R. Clinkaberry, C. Gds) - British War Medal. Silver issue (12857 A.C. Sjt R. Clinkaberry C. Gds) - Interallied Victory Medal (12857 A.C. Sjt R. Clinkaberry C. Gds) - Police LS&GC Medal. EIIR first issue 1953-54 (Const. Rowland Clinkaberry) Note: Few minor official corrections to surname on British War Medal. The recipient would also have been entitled to a Defence Medal, but it is not known whether that un-named campaign medal was ever claimed. Important: All 3 x Great War medals confirmed as recipients full campaign medal entitlement for the Great War (reference respective Medal Index Card) Rowland Clinkaberry was a native of Thame, Oxfordshire, England where he had been born on 6 September 1895. He was the son of Charles and Comfort Clinkaberry. The 1905 Census showing that he was then living at home in Cookham, Berkshire, England with his parents and two older brothers. Rowland became an Assistant Postman at Maidenhead, Berkshire, in 1912, and sometime before 1915 - changed uniform for a career as a Policeman. He is known to have been a Police Constable serving with the Metrpolitan Police Force immediately before joining the Coldstream Guards in 1914, as the reverse of his Medal Index Card is annotated as under; Quote, Commr Met Police forwards roll of PC's entitled to medals d/12.1.21 Unquote. In 1914, after the outbreak of the Great War, Rowland enlisted for service with the Coldsream Guards, and first entered theatre of war 'France' on 18 March 1915, at which time he was serving with 3rd Battalion Coldstream Guards. On 28 February 1917, Rowland, now promoted Lance Sergeant transferred to the Royal Engineers 'Railways', and service with 35th Light Railway Operating Company. He ended the Great War holding the appointment of Acting Company Quartermaster Sergeant. Rowland Clinkaberry is recorded as having died sometime in the third quarter of 1977 in Sedgemoor, Somerset, England Condition: About GVF

A Guardsman's New Year Day 1915, 'Killed-in-Action' medal group of 3: Private James Sellar, 1st Battalion Scots Guards - 1914 Star. Contemporary clasp '5th Aug - 22nd Nov. 1914' (3544 Pte J. Sellar. S. Gds:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (3544 Pte J. Sellar. S. Gds.) - Interallied Victory Medal (3544 Pte J. Sellar. S. Gds.) Important: Private James Sellar is recorded in 'Soldiers Died; and by the Commonweakth War Graves Commission, as having been 'Killed-in-Action', France, on New Years Day, 1 January 1915. 1/Scots Guards were involved in heavy fighting on 1 January, 1915, including night attacks when two company's were ordered to advance over open ground to capture a position at, or near Cuinchy Village, located in the area of the La Basse Canal. In the event, the British force could not retake the positions that the Germans had earlier captured, and the attacks failed with heavy losses being incurred Note: All medals confirmed as entitled and issued per the respective campaign medal rolls as under; - 1914 Star & clasp: Medal roll (ref WO 329/2422) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Medal roll (ref WO 329/622) Note: The Medal Index Card confirms clasp, and letter 'C' for clasp entitlement entered in remarks column of medal rollt James Sellar, the son of Alexander and Agnes Sellar, was a native of Dalmeny, South Queensferry, Linlithgowshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1880. At the time of the 1891 Census for Scotland, James is recorded as a 'Scholar' residing at the family home together, with his parents (his father was a 'Carter'), and his 2 sibling sisters. James is recorded as having enlisted in the Scots Guards, on 22 August 1900. At enlistment he cited having been previously employed as a 'Valet'. James did not serve overseas during the South African War. While sstill serving with the Scots Guards, he married Kathleen Burke at Marylebone, London, on 31 March 1907. At the time of the marriage, he was residing (billeted) at 2 Molyneux Street, London, and his rank is shown as 'Private'. His wife, aged 22 at marriage - stated her father was a 'Musician', which may indicate a connection with the Regimental Band of the Scots Guards. James and Kathleen had two children, a son Alexander, born 14 August 1908, and a daughter Alice, born 26 February 1912. Within a few weeks of the outbreak of the Great War, James Sellar, proceeded overseas with a draft for the 1st Battalion Scots Guards. He is confirmed as having first entered theatre of war, France on 15 September 1914. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission, record that his widow, who resided at 14 Stewart Street, South Queensferry, Scotland, had remarried after the death of her late husband James Sellar, and had become Mrs Cox All medals complete & fitted with their orginal long lengths of stitched silk 'moire' ribands Condition: Toned GVF

A Guardsmans documented \'Egypt and Soudan\' campaign and long service group of 3: Private John Halcombe, 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards - Egypt Medal. Dated 1882 \'Tel-el-Kebir\' & \'Suakin 1885\' (3631 P**. J. Halcombe. 2/Cdm ***) - Military LS&GC Medal. Victorian issue (3631 Pte. J. Holcombe. Coldm. Gds.) - Egypt: Khedives Star dated 1882. Reverse regimentally impressed (C.G. 3631) Note: Contact edge wear at 3 & 9 O\'clock on Egypt Medal has made illegible the letters \'TE\' of rank and \'GDS of Guards John Holcombe was a native of Christow, Exeter, in the county of Devon, England. He attested for service with the Coldstream Guards at Exeter on 20 April 1876, and joined the Coldstreams at London 5 days later on 25 April 1876. He was aged 21 years and 6 months of age and had been a \'Laborer\' in civilian life. By the time he took his final discharge on 19 April 1894 he was credited with having 21 years reckonable service. Overseas service took him to Egypt (twice on campaign service in 1882 & 1885) and Cyprus. His \'Home Service\' included \'Windsor\' & further afield in Ireland. The recipient was awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal October 1894. Married with 3 children he settled in London after leaving the Army, latterly residing at Peabody Bulidings, Vauxhall Bridge, Pimlico. At the time of his death on 14 November 1939, he was described as being employed as a Messenger A set of the recipients service papers confirming all of the above details, medals and clasps will accompany the medals The medals all fitted with long lengths of old silk stitched ribands preumably as latterly \'worn\' by the recipient Condition: Heavy contact wear on earlier medals the LSGC better F-GF

A Guernsey Channel Islanders, and former 'Prison-Inmate' South African & Great War campaign group of 6: Mariner Ralph Winter, Mercantile Marine late 10th Infantry (Witwatersrand Rifles), Steinaeckers Horse, 4th Battalion Railway Pioneer Regiment and Royal - QSA. 3 x clasps 'Transvaal' 'S.A.1901' 'S.A.1902' (2513 Pte R. Winter. 4/R.P.R.) - 1914-15 Star (Pte. R. Winter 10th Infantry) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Pte. R. Winter 10th Infantry) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Ralph Winter) - Mercantile Marine Medal (Ralph Winter) - Interallied Victory Medal, Bi-lingual South African issue (Pte. R. Winter 10th Infantry) Important: The group listed above includes a 'double issue' British War Medal - and the group all confirmed as being entitlement of one person Sold together with below following original epehemera; - Certificate of discharge Pietermaritzburg 21 March 1902 - Certificate of discharge ex Witwatersrand Rifles dated Jo'burg, 24 July 1915 - Authority to wear War Medals of Mercantile Marine, this authorised, 14 April 1920 - Brown titled envelopes of issue for the British War Medal and Mercantile Marine Medals Also included is a photocopied Medal Index Card for the British War Medal and Interallied Victory medals Ralph Winter was a native of Guernsey, Channel Islands, having been born in St.Johns, Guernsey on 27 November 1868 (he was the son of Jane Winter ). Basis his place of bIrth and his family history (his father had been a Master Mariner (the 1871 & 1881 National Census refers), it is not unsurprising that he chose a career as a seafarer. He is known to have joined the Royal Navy circa 1884 (his papers are extant on-line) being allocated the service number 127847. Be that as it may, his early sea-going aspirations appear to have suffered a major set-back when he early on in his Royal Navy career he was imprisoned by the Civil Authorities, as by the time of the 1891 National Census he is shown as being a 'Prisoner Inmate' at H.M. Prison, Winchester, Hampshire. Sometime after his release from prison he travelled to South Africa, and from Durban, Natal, plied his trade as a Merchant Seaman. He gained his Certificate of Competency as a Second Mate on a foreign going ship on 9 May 1895. During the South African War he volunteered for service at Pietermaritzburg, Natal, on 29 August 1901, serving initially with the 4th Battalion Railway Pioneer Regiment, and latterly as a Trooper with Steinaeckers Horse. He was servign with the last named unit when he took his discharge on 21 March 1902, his charcater being described as having been 'Very Good'. Inspite of his intended place of residence 'New Zealand' being entered on his certificate of discharge, he appears not to have migrated there in the inter-war years, as on 1 October 1914, he volunteered for service in the Great War with the Witwatersrand Rifles (10th Infantry). He subsequently saw campaign service in German South West Africa, and after the successful conclusion of that campaign took his discharge on 24 July 1915, his conduct and caharcter being described as 'Very Good'. Ralph evidently returned to seafaring for the remainder of the Great War, as evinced by the issue of his Great War medals which he earned as a Second Mate, the medal ribbons for his Mercantile Marine War Service Medal being issued to him on 14 April 1920. Post-war United Kingdom immigration and passenger lists have him recorded as a Mariner and returning to the United Kingdom from Quebec, Canada, aboard the Canadian Pacific Liner "Empress of Scotland" that arrived at Southampton, England, on 24 November 1924 - his address in England being shown as 97 Hyde Street, Mortlake, London. Ralph Winter is recorded as having died sometime in the first quarter of 1941 at Brentford Middlesex, England. At the time of his death Ralph Winter was 73 years of age. 5 of the medals (minus the second issue BWM) mounted in the swing-style suspended on contemporary silk ribands, and quite possibly as-worn by the recipient. The ribands suspended form a contemporary mounting brooch, this latter retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Gunner Officer\'s \'Palestine\' Military Cross & Great War campaign medal group of 4: Lieutenant-Colonel Francis Geoffrey Walmsley Radcliffe, M.C., Royal Regiment of Artillery late H Battery Royal Horse Artillery & 8th Brigade Royal Field Artillery - Military Cross. GV (Capt. F. G. W. Radcliffe 8th Bde. R.F.A. Palestine 1918) - 1914-15 Star (2.Lt. F. G. W. Radcliffe. R.F.A.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt. F. G. W. Radcliffe.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Capt. F. G. W. Radcliffe.) Medals Verification: The Military Cross and all the Great War campaign medals verified as issued per the London Gazette & respective medal rolls of the Royal Regiment of Artillery cited below: - Military Cross - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2945 (entered 'France' on 29 July 1915) - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref 329/2154 (Captain R.F.A.) - Interallied Victory Medals: Ref 329/2154 (Captain R.F.A.) Francis Geoffrey Walmsley Radcliffe, the second son of Albert Ernest Radcliffe (a professional British Army Officer) & Radcliffe - the Radcliffe's being of a wealthy landed, Oldham, Lancashire 'Cotton' family - was born at, Overstrand, Norfolk, England on, 9 September 1896. At the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, Francis was still a 'Scholar', and studying at Haileybury College (formerly Imperial Service College), Hertfordshire, England. Francis was first commissioned into the British Army, on, when he was appointed a 2nd Lieutenant n the Royal Regiment of Artillery - the same regiment that his father had served in. James Eyre Wilson, son of Robert Craig Wilson (Bank Teller) & Sarah Wilson (nee Scott), was a native of, Merchiston, Edinburgh, Scotland, where he was born on, 4 January 1895. He enlisted into the Army Service Corps (Special Reserve) at Edinburgh, Scotland, on 11 June 1912, at which time he described himself to be employed as a 'Clerk'. James subsequently took his reals from the Special Reserve, after 99 days service, thereafter joining the Regular Army, when on 18 September 1912, he enlisted at Edinburgh, being posted to the Gordon Highlanders. At the time he joined the Gordon Highlanders he was 17 years and 8 months of age. James Wilson remained with the Gordon Highlanders for rest of his life! His promotions & appointments were: Francis Geoffrey Walmsley Radcliffe, was holding an appointment at Army General Headquarters, New Delhi, India, and residing at 10, Khushak Road, New Delhi, where he died of 'Pneumonia' on, 30 December 1938. His estate passed to his executors, vide his brother Cyril Radcliffe a Kings Councillor, and his widow, Barbar Radcliffe Unquote. The medals professionally mounted in the court-style, in the style known to have been favoured and used by the recipient while serving in British India. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings A fine Gunner Officer's 'Palestine Medal' group, with strong India connections - the recipient's far more famous brother being responsible for the disastrous demarcation of the partition of former British India via the the 'Radcliffe Line' Condition: GVF

A Gunner Warrant Officer\'s Korea and Hong Kong Colony medal group of 3: Warrant Officer II Roy William Kinsley, Royal Regiment of Artillery late 42nd Field Regiment Royal Artillery - British Empire Medal EIIR issue (Military)1st type (22041722 Sgt. (Attly. Clk.) Roy W. Kinsley, R. A.) - United Nations service medal with clasp \'Korea\': - Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR \'Regular Army\' (22041722 W. O. Cl 2. R. W. Kinsley. B.E.M. RA.) Medals verification: Post 1948 medal rolls are not yet accessible in the public domain, we can however below: - British Empire Medal: Published in the New Years Honours List 1956, appearing in the London Gazette issue of 2 January 1956 - United Nations service medal with clasp \'Korea\': 42 Field Regiment Royal Artillery embarked for Korea 13/11/53 remained in theatre thru December 1954 - Military LS&GC Medal: Awarded for 18 years long service and good conduct prior to 1977 Quote, Sergeant KINSLEY has been Chief-Clerk of 42 Field Regiment RA since November 1948. During this period, in GERMANY, KOREA and HONG KONG, he has shewn an outstanding loyalty and selfless devotion to duty combined with an untiring capacity for hard work and perseverance. Under the most difficult and irksome of conditions he has organised and controlled the work of the Regimental Office cheerfully, resourcefully, and with great efficiency, inspiring his subordinates to give of their best by his personal example and his irreproachable integrity. In KOREA particularly, where in the extremes of heat and cold, clerical work became arduous to a high degree, Sergeant KINSLEY toiled by day and far into the night to achieve the highest possible standard of work in his department. On exercises his work was an outstanding contribution to the operational efficiency of the Regiment; apart from purely clerical work he shewed himself, when called upon to do so, to be fully capable of organising defence plans in the RHQ area, and in acting in a manner far exceeding the usual call of his duties. When the unit arrived at PUSAN, en route for HONG KONG in January 1955, after a cramped and exceedingly uncomfortable train journey of eighteen hours duration Sergeant KINSLEY had, within four minutes of his arrival at the Transit Camp, organised the Regimental Office on a fully functioning basis to meet a sudden and very demand on the RHQ Staff. In HONG KONG, where the administrative requirements posed many new and complex problems he has uncomplainingly put the interests of the Regiment, before those of his family, and worked long hours at his place of duty without regard for his personal interests. Throughout the period of his service with this Regiment Sergeant KINSLEY has by his dealings with Secret and Confidential matters, by his firm, tactful and courteous approach and his upright manner and expert handling of his responsibilities, shewn himself in word and deed to be fully capable of performing the duties normally associated with a much higher rank and station. Unquote. The initiating officer for the award of the B.E.M. to Sergeant Kinsley, was F. G. Macmullen, Officer Commanding 42 Field Regiment RA, at Hong Kong on 6 June 1955. This was endorsed by The Commander Royal Artillery 40 Infantry Brigade at Hong Kong on 19 June 1955. The recommendation was then signed by the General Officer Commanding Land Forces Hong Kong, on 22 June 1955, and finally approved by the General Officer Commanding Far East Land Forces, Singapore, on, 8 August 1955, the award being published in the New Year Honours List of January 1956 The medals mounted in the court-style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with a hard-copy of the recommendation for the British Empire Medal (Military) A most uncommon combination of medals, and the more desirable for including a decoration specifically awarded mostly for outstanding services in Korea & Hong Kong Condition: GVF

A Gunner's 'Burma' campaign and long service group of 5: Gunner J. Shaw, Royal Artillery - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with 'Territorial' bar (901816 Gnr. J. Shaw. R.A.) The medals each fitted with their original silk ribands Condition: VF

A Gunner's Great War era 'Died of Wounds' casualty medal group of 3: 52808 Acting Bombardier, Arthur Sidney Southall, 'C' Battery 106th Brigade Royal Field Artillery - 1914-15 Star (52808 Gnr. A. S. Southall, R.F.A.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (52808 Gnr. A. S. Southall, R.F.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (52808 Gnr. A. S. Southall, R.F.A.) Important: Reference 'Soldiers Died in the Great War' Acting Bombardier Arthur Sidney Southall is confirmed as having 'Died-of-Wounds' in France, on 30 May 1917 Note: All 3 x medals confirmed as entitled & issued per respective campaign medal rolls of the Royal Field Artillery as under; - 1914-15 Star (ref WO 329/2535) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals (ref WO 329/90) Arthur Sidney Southall, the son of John & Ann Southall, was a native of Norbury, Staffordshire, England, where he was born sometime circa 1890. The National Census for England & Wales record, Arthur as living at home with his parents in, 1891 & 1901, and showing that he had four siblings, viz Sarah, Emily, Mary and John (all four whom are the nominated 'Next of Kin' in the respective entry for Arthur Southall which is included in 'Army Registers of Soldiers Effects 1901-1929'. The 1911 Census next shows him recorded and residing 'In-Service' at Bromley Palace, Kent. How long Arthur was engaged at Bromley Palace is not known, but it was while living in Bromley, Kent, that he is recorded as having subsequently enlisted in the British Army sometime after 1911. As a 'Gunner', Arthur Southall, first entered theatre of war France' on 29 August 1915 The body of Arthur Sidney Southall, was laid to rest amongst his fallen comrades, at Bedford House Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, where his his sacrifice is commemorated in posterity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Condition: GVF

A Gunner\'s confirmed \'Battle of Mons\' 1914 Star campaign medal trio: Sergeant Thomas Brown Royal Artillery, 124th Brigade Royal Field Artillery, late 30th (Howitzer) Brigade Royal Field Artillery - 1914 Star. With contemporary clasp (75517 Dvr: T. Brown. R.F.A.) - British War Medal. Silver (75517 Sjt. T. Brown. R.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (75517 Sjt. T. Brown. R.A.) Medal Verification: All medals & clasp verified per the respective Great War medal rolls of the Royal Artillery as under: - 1914 Star & dated clasp: Reference WO 329/2403 1914 Star medal roll of 30th Brigade R.F.A. - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/194 Note: Driver Thomas Brown is confirmed having first entered theatre of war 'France' on 19 August 1914 (medal roll refers) Mons: For the British Army - and the recipient Driver Thomas Brown - the Battle of Mons fought on the 23rd August 1914, was the first major action of the Great War. 30th (Howitzer) Brigade Royal Field Artillery was formed in 1914, from the 128th, 129th & 130th (Howitzer) Batteries, and after mobilization was attached to 3rd Infantry Division, British Expeditionary Force, or B.E.F.. Each of the batteries was equipped with 4.5 inch howitzers. On 18 August 1914, the 30th Brigade was embarked at Southampton aboard the S.S. 'Colleen Bawn', and entered theatre of war 'France' on, 19 August 1914, when the brigade disembarked at, Le Havre, France. On disembarkation the brigade was entrained for the Belgian front. On the morning of 23 August 1914, the brigade came into contact with advancing enemy forces, about 1 and a half miles outside the Belgian town of Mons. At 15.45 Hours on the same day the , 130th Battery led the brigade into action when their guns were the first of the brigade to get their guns into action Thomas Brown, son of William Brown (a Hawker) & Betsy Brown, was a native of Clapham, Surrey, England, where he was born in 1895. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales shows that Thomas was, then, one of 11 children in the Brown family. Thomas first enlisted in the British Army on 13 November 1913, when he attested for the 2nd London Sanitary Company Royal Army Medical Corps (Territorial Force) - regimental number 1599 - with which unit he served for 40 days, prior to joining the Royal Field Artillery (Reserve) on 16 December 1913 - regimental number 75517. Thomas Brown served with 30th (Howitzer) Brigade Royal Field Artillery in France in 1914, and later with the 124th Brigade Royal Field Artillery (Absent Voters List for 1918 refers) prior to his transfer to the Labour Corps on 1 November 1918 - regimental number 634007. By 1918 he held the rank of Sergeant. Thomas was transferred to Section B of the Army Reserve, and latterly held the regimental number 1010709 , the last number he held during his association with the British Army. Thomas Brown married Nellie Peggy Britt, at, Fulham, London, on, 25 April 1920 Condition: VF

A Gurkha 'mixed regiments' Malaya and Confrontation campaign pair: Corporal Haikamsing Rai, Gurkha Army Service Corps late 7th Gurkha Rifles - General Service Medal 1918. GVI 'Malaya' (21138714 Rfn. Haikamsing Rai. 7 G R) - GSM 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (21138714 Cpl. Haikamsing Rai. Gurkha. ASC.) The recipient almost certainly transferred to the Gurkha Army Service Corps on or shortly after the raising of that unit as an integral part of the Gurkha Brigade at Nee Soon Barracks, Singapore on 1 July 1958 Condition: GVF

A Gurkha Cook\'s Second World War \'Prisoner of War\' medal group of 3: Cook Bhagsing Ale, 2nd Battalion 4th Gurkha Rifles - The 1939-45 Star (5329371 Cook Bhagsing Ale, 4 G.R.) - The Africa Star (5329371 Cook Bhagsing Ale, 4 G.R.) - War Medal (5329371 Cook Bhagsing Ale, 4 G.R.) The medals are all officially impressed Indian issues, the recipients unique 'Indian Army' army number being in the batch allocated to 4th Gurkha Rifles after Independence (15 August 1947), and what was retrospectively impressed on Second World War campaign medals issued to WW2 veterans who continued to serve in the Indian Army post-independence Important: Sold with extract pages from the Second World War 'Prisoner of War' register, showing that Cook Bhagsing Ale (holding POW Number 8216) was held captive at Stalag 4D/Z at Annaburg, Saxony Anhalt, Germany The recipient was a Nepalese non-combatant follower, of Gurkha ethnicity, who performed the important 'Trade' of 'Cook' while serving with 2nd Battalion 4th Gurkha Rifles. of the British Indian Army Note: 2/4 G.R. was the former battalion in which the novelist - and Chndit Column Commander - John Masters had served pre-war. It was from 2/4 G.R. that John Masters drew his store of anecdotes about pre-war regimental life and campaign service in the British Indian Army Cook Bhagsing Ale was taken a Prisoner of War following the near annihilation of the 2nd Battalion, 4th (Prince of Wales's Own) Gurkha Rifles at the Battle of the Cauldron in the Western Desert prior to the fall of Tobruk in May/June 1942 A scarce seen Gurkha POW group to a Cook Condition: About VF

A Gurkha Military Policeman\'s Malaya and Confrontation campaign medal pair: Lance-Corporal Lalitbahadur Limbu, Gurkha Military Police late 10th (Princess Mary\'s Own) Gurkha Rifles - GSM 1918-62. EIIR \'Malaya\' (21148767 Rfn. Lalitbahadur Limbu. 10th. G.R.) - GSM 1962-2007. With clasp \'Borneo\' (21148767 L/Cpl. Lalitbahadur Limbu. G.M.P.) The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity from Eastern Nepal, who latterly held the rank of Lance-Corporal while serving with the Gurkha Military Police, the military police unit of the Gurkha Brigade of the British Army Important: The Gurkha Military Police was a very short lived unit of the Gurkha Brigade - 1/7/49: Raised as Royal Military Police (Gurkha Regiment) - a Provost Company - 1/1/50: Gurkha Military Police. Redesignated 17 Gurkha Divisional Provost Company - 1/1/63: Headquarters & Training Establishment raised - 1/1/65: Title & role changed to 5 (Gurkha) Dog Company, Gurkha Military Police - 1/10/65: Title Gurkha Military Police dropped - 1/1/70: Unit disbanded at Singapore All members of the GMP were only ever recruited from already serving Gurkha soldiers The Gurkha Provost Company\'s serving in Borneo during Confrontation did not deploy with \'Dogs\', it was only the GMP personnel guarding military installations on the \'Malay Peninsula\' who were \'Dog Handlers\' during that period A very scarce seen campaign medal pair to the Gurkha Military Police for active service during the Malaya Emergency and later \'Confrontation\' with neighbouring Indonesia The medals mounted in the swing-style. The reverse of the white metal mounting bar retaininG its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings A very scarce seen campaign medal pair to the Gurkha Military Police for active service during the Malaya Emergency and later \'Confrontation\' with neighbouring Indonesia Condition: About GVF

A Gurkha N.C.O.'s campaign and long service medal pair: Sergeant Gopalsing Thapa, 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles - GSM 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (21144972 Sgt. Gopalsing Thapa, 2/2 GR.) - Military LSGC Medal. EIIR 'Regular Army' bar (21144972 Sgt. Gopalsing Thapa. 2 GR.) The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar brooch retaining it's original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Toned about GVF

A Gurkha NCO \'Jungle Fighter\'s\' General Service Medal pair for 3 x South East Asian Campaigns: Sergeant Jangbahadur Gurung, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles - \'The Sirmoor Rifles\' - GSM Medal 1918. EIIR \'Malaya\' \'Brunei\' (21139476 Rfn Jangbahadur Gurung 2 GR) - General Service Medal 1962. \'Borneo\' (21139476 Sgt. Jangbahadur Gurung, 1/2 GR) The Brunei clasp on the GSM 1918 attached by the customary white metal rod as issued The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity with origins in Western Nepal, who served, latterly as a Sergeant with the 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles (Sirmoor Rifles) an infantry regiment of the Brigade of Gurkhas of the British Army Medals & clasps verification: Both medals and all 3 x clasps confirmed as the recipients entire medal entitlement, per the recipients service record Brunei Revolt: The respective regimental history of 2nd Gurkha Rifles records that 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles accounted for more than 50 rebels killed and another 783 captured or surrendered. 1/2 GR itself incurred 2 x killed in action and 17 x wounded Sold together with a hard-copy photostat of the recipients service records, enumerating both medals and all clasps The pair mounted in the \'Swing-Style\' and as-worn by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended from a white metal mounting bar that retains its original hinged pin & clasp fittings A good documented campaign medal pair representing active service in no less than 4 x different South East Asian campaigns to an experienced NCO \'Jungle Fighter\' Condition: About VF

A Gurkha NCO\'s Far East Prisoner of War, Indian Independence & Malaya \'Emergency\' medal group of 6: Colour-Sergeant Bhakta Gurung, 2nd Battalion 2nd King Edward VII\'s Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles) - 1939-1945 Star. No clasp - The Pacific Star. No clasp - War Medal - General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya (21133018 C/Sjt. Bhakta Gurung 2 G.R.); - Military LSGC Medal. EIIR with \'Regular Army\' bar (21133018 C/Sgt. Bhakta Gurung, 2 G. R.) - India: Independence Medal 1948 (21133018 C/Sgt. Bhakta Gurung. G.R.) Far East Prisoner of War: Prior to transferring to British Service on 1 January 1948, his service records confirm continuous service with 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles of 13 years 41 days - 2/2 GR having been captured at the fall of Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942 - his accompanying copied service records refer to his \'Pacific Star\', which combination was only earned by 2/2 GR fatal casualties and Far East Prisoners of War The medals mounted on card for display purposes. The Indian Independence medal, mounted in wrong order of precedence with reverse uppermost! Medals and clasp verification: Post 1939 campaign, long service & commemorative medal rolls for Gurkha Rifles regiments are not accessible in the public domain. However, all of Colour-Sergeant Bhakta Gurung\'s entitlement to the campaign medals and clasp here offered are confirmed as per the accompanying service record and note from Officer in Charge Records of the Brigade of Gurkhas Bhakta Gurung was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity, who was born in 1915 and joined the Indian Army on 21 November 1934 on which date he was posted to the 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles of the then British Indian Army and serving in that army through to and including 31 December 1947. He then transferred service to the British Army, on 1 January 1948, staying with 2/2 Gurkha Rifles. Bhakta Gurung continued to serve in India until 23 October 1948 (being retained at the British Army Gurkha Centres in India) before embarking for service in Malaya between 24 October 1948 and 21 November 1949. Bhakta Gurung extended his service in the British Army, and his ervice staement shows multiple subsequent postings / tours in Malaya & Singapore until he was discharged from the British Army on 14 January 1956 Sold together with some hardcopy photocopied service records including a cropped typed letter from Major G. H. Ashley OIC Records Brigade of Gurkhas confirming the above details A most desirable and hard earned group to a long serving loyal Gurkha soldier who during the Second World War had been incarcerated as a Far East Prisoner of War Condition: About GVF

A Gurkha Officer \'Jungle Fighters\' Second World War, Indian Independence & South East Asia \'Counter Insurgency\' Medal Group of 5: Captain (QGO) Ratanbahadur Gurung, 2nd Gurkha Rifles - The Sirmoor Rifles - War Medal 1939-45 - GSM 1918. 'Malaya' (21133572 Cpl. Ratanbahadur Gurung. 2GR.) - GSM 1962: Clasp 'Borneo' (Capt. Ratanbahadur Gurung. 2 GR.) - LS&GC. 'Regular Army' (Lt. (QGO) Ratanbahadur Gurung 2 GR.) - India Independence 1947 (21133572 Rfn. Ratnabahadur Gurung. G.R.) Note: All Indian Independence medals awarded to Gurkha 'Other-Ranks' of the 8 x Gurkha battalions that transferred to the British Army with effect from 1 January 1948, were issued officially impressed showing the recipients new unique British Army service numbers Long Service & Good Conduct Medal: Lieutenant (Q.G.O) Ratanbahadur Gurung (469339) 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles was awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal on, 22 July 1963, after 18 years service with 'The Colours' with the award published in the London Gazette issue of, 6 November 1964 . Service & Promotions: Ratanbahadur Gurung, enlisted in the British Indian Army in 1945, and would have been inducted and completed his basic training at the Regimental Centre of the 2nd Gurkha Rifles, located at Dehra Dun Cantonment, British India. At the time of Indian independence, Rifleman Ratanbahadur opted to join the British Army, and with effect of 1 January 1948, transferred with his regiment to the British Army. In 1948, 2 GR relocated to South East Asia, where between 1948-1968, over a period of 20 years, Ratanbahdur, served in, Malaya, Singapore, Hong Kong Colony & Borneo, during which he became a seasoned 'Jungle Fighter' participating in multiple tours during the 'Malaya Emergency' and later in Borneo during the 'Confrontation' against Indonesia. Warrant Officer II Ratanbahadur Gurung was appointed; Lieutenant (Q.G.O.) on 11 January 1961; Lieutenant (Q.G.O.) Ratanbahadur Gurung (469339) was promoted to Captain (Q.G.O.) on Captain on, 23 September 1964; Captain (Q.G.O.) Ratanbahadur Gurung (469339) retired from the British Army on retired pay on, 4 October 1968 The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity recruited from the Western Region of Nepal, who had served with the 2nd Gurkha Rifles, firstly in the British Indian Army from 1945, and then transferred with his regiment to the British Army on 1 January 1948 The medals professionally semi-court mounted by the regimental tailor in the swing-style, and as-worn by the Gurkha Officer. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: VF

A Gurkha Officers multiple South East Asia campaign group of 8: Captain (Q.G.O.) Ishormani Rai 2nd Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles, late 4th Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI II 'S.E. Asia 1945-46' 'Malaya' (5995 L/Nk Ishor Mani Rai. 10 G.R.) - GSM 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (Lt. Ishormani Rai. 10 GR) - Military LS&GC. EIIR with 'Regular Army' bar (Lt (Q.G.O. Isormani Rai. 10 G.R.) - India: Independence Medal 1947 (5995 Nk. Ishormani Rai, 2-10 G.R.) Note: The Malaya clasp is loose on riband 'as-issued' and 'as-worn' Important: Isormani Rai is confirmed in the respective regimental casualty register as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' on 28 February 1945 during the prolonged fighting at Talingon the bridgehead beyon the Irrawaddy - and 4/10's greatest battle - in their advance towards the capture of Mandalay. During the fighting at Talingon the regiment incurred an estimated 177 casualties, including 50 killed-in-action The recipient served with his battalion in the re-occupation of French Indochina in period 1945-46, as 4/10 G.R. was a constituent part of 100th Brigade that served in Indo-China and specifically at Saigon 4/10 GR was raised at Abbotoabad in 1941, and was disbanded together with other war raised battalion in 1947. At the time of standing-down, the men had the option to transfer their service to 2/10 GR which battalion was transferred to the British Army on 1 January 1948 (21142089) Warrant Officer Isormani Rai, 10 G.R. was appointed a Lieutenant (Queens Gurkha Officer) on 6 January 1956. He resigned his commission on 24 October 1964, when he left the British Army on retirement pay The award of the LS&GC medal to Lieutenant (Q.G.O.) Isormani Rai, 10th Gurkha Rifles, was published in the London Gazette of 3 February 1961 Sold together with soft copy of the casualty register entry page that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment The group mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary silk ribands, with the mounting brooch bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF and better

A Gurkha Officer\'s \'Borneo Victoria Cross Battalion\' campaign and long service medal pair: Lieutenant (QGO) Manbahadur Rai, 2nd Battalion 10th Princess Mary’s Own Gurkha Rifles - General Service Medal 1962-2007. Clasp \'Borneo (21135351 Cpl. Manbahadur Rai. 2/10 GR.) - Military LSGC. EIIR \'Regular Army\' bar (21135351 W.O. Cl.1. Manbahadur Rai. 10 GR.) Manbahadur Rai was granted the honorary rank of Lieutenant (QGO) in the London Gazette of 8 January 1974 The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity from Eastern Nepal, who held the rank of Corporal, while serving in the \'Borneo\' campaign with the 2nd Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles, an infantry battalion of the Brigade of Gurkhas of the British Army Important: The 2nd Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles - the Borneo Victoria Cross Battalion - served in Sarawak during the period of \'Confrontasi\' against both Indonesian insurgents & regulars . It was during the operations in \'Sarawak\' that Lance Corporal Rambahadur Limbu, 2/10 G.R. performed his extraordinarily gallant deeds (21 November 1965) that earned for him the Victoria Cross - this latter being the one and only Victoria Cross earned by a Gurkha soldier of 10th Gurkha Rifles, and the only Victoria Cross awarded for the \'Confrontation\' with Indonesia Rambahadur Limbu\'s highly inspirational Victoria Cross recommendation is copied below in full: Quote, The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the VICTORIA CROSS to: 21148786 Lance Corporal RAMBAHADUR LIMBU, 10th Princess Mary\'s Own Gurkha Rifles. On 21st November 1965 in the Bau District of Sarawak Lance Corporal RAMBAHADUR LIMBU was with his Company when they discovered and attacked a strong enemy force located in the Border area. The enemy were strongly entrenched in Platoon strength, on top of a sheer sided hill the only approach to which was along a knife edge ridge allowing only three men to move abreast. Leading his support group in the van of the attack he could see the nearest trench and in it a sentry manning a machine gun. Determined to gain first blood he inched himself forward until, still ten yards from his enemy, he was seen and the sentry opened fire, immediately wounding a man to his right. Rushing forward he reached the enemy trench in seconds and killed the sentry, thereby gaining for the attacking force a first but firm foothold on the objective. The enemy were now fully alerted and, from their positions in depth, brought down heavy automatic fire on the attacking force, concentrating this onto the area of the trench held alone by Lance Corporal RAMBAHADUR LIMBU. Appreciating that he could not carry out his task of supporting his platoon from this position he courageously left the comparative safety of his trench and, with a complete disregard for the hail of fire being directed at him, he got together and led his fire group to a better fire position some yards ahead. He now attempted to indicate his intentions to his Platoon Commander by shouting and hand signals but failing to do so in the deafening noise of exploding grenades and continuous automatic fire he again moved out into the open and reported personally, despite the extreme dangers of being hit by the fire not only from the enemy but by his own comrades. It was at the moment of reporting that he saw both men of his own group seriously wounded. Knowing that their only hope of survival was immediate first aid and that evacuation from their very exposed position so close to the enemy was vital he immediately commenced the first of his three supremely gallant attempts to rescue his comrades. Using what little ground cover he could find he crawled forward, in full view of at least two enemy machine gun posts who concentrated their fire on him and which, at this stage of the battle, could not be effectively subdued by the rest of his platoon. For three full minutes he continued to move forward but when almost able to touch the nearest casualty he was driven back by the accurate and intense weight of fire covering his line of approach. After a pause he again started to crawl forward but he soon realised that only speed would give him the cover which the ground could not. Rushing forward he hurled himself on the ground beside one of the wounded and calling for support from two light machine guns which had now come up to his right in support he picked up the man and carried him to safety out of the line of fire. Without hesitation he immediately returned to the top of the hill determined to complete his self imposed task of saving those for whom he felt personally responsible. It was now clear from the increased weight of fire being concentrated on the approaches to and in the immediate vicinity of the remaining casualty the enemy were doing all they could to prevent any further attempts at rescue. However, despite this Lance Corporal RAMBAHADUR again moved out into the open for his final effort. In a series of short forward rushes and once being pinned down for some minutes by the intense and accurate automatic fire which could be seen striking the ground all round him he eventually reached the wounded man. Picking him up and unable now to seek cover he carried him back as fast as he could through the hail of enemy bullets. It had taken twenty minutes to complete this gallant action and the events leading up to it For all but a few seconds this young Non- Commissioned Officer had been moving alone in full view of the enemy and under the continuous aimed fire of their automatic weapons. That he was able to achieve what he did against such overwhelming odds without being hit is miraculous. His outstanding personal bravery, selfless conduct, complete contempt of the enemy and determination to save the lives of the men of his fire group set an incomparable example and inspired all who saw him. Finally rejoining his section on the left flank of the attack Lance Corporal RAMBAHADUR was able to recover the light machine gun abandoned by the wounded and with it won his revenge, initially giving support during the later stages of the prolonged assault and finally being responsible for killing four more enemy as they attempted to escape across the border. This hour long battle which had throughout been fought at point blank range and with the utmost ferocity by both sides was finally won. At least twenty four enemy are known to have died at a cost to the attacking force of three killed and two wounded. In scale and in achievement this engagement stands out as one of the first importance and there is no doubt that, but for the inspired conduct and example set by Lance Corporal RAMBAHADUR at the most vital stage of the battle, much less would have been achieved and greater casualties caused. He displayed heroism, self sacrifice and a devotion to duty and to his men of the very highest order. His actions on this day reached a zenith of determined, premeditated valour which must count amongst the most notable on record and is deserving of the greatest admiration and the highest praise. Unquote. Condition: VF

A Gurkha Rifleman's Second World War 'Burma Theatre' campign medal group of 3: Rifleman Jaibhadur Thapa 4th Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army - The 1939-45 Star (45439 Rfn. Jaibahadur Thapa, 4 G.R.) - The Burma Star (45439 Rfn. Jaibahadur Thapa, 4 G.R.) - War Medal (45439 Rfn. Jaibahadur Thapa, 4 G.R.) Important: All of the medals are officially named in the typical Indian Army style Note: 3 x battalions of 4th Gurkha Rifles served in Burma during the Second World War, viz 1/4 .G.R (one of the two regular battalions) together with 3/4 G.R. & 4/4/ G.R., these latter being 'war-raised' battalions Condition: About VF

A Gurkha Rifleman\'s Inter-War era \'Arab Rebellion\' Campaign and Long Service Medal Pair: Rifleman Makardhoj Limbu, 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles The medal pair comprises: A). GSM 1918-62. GV 1st type & clasp 'Kurdistan' (6106 Rfmn. Makardhoj Limbu. 1-10-Gurkha R) B). Indian Military LS.&GC Medal. GVI issue (6106 Rfn. Makardhoj Limbu, 1-10 G.R.) Medal Verification: The award of the GSM 1918 with clasp 'Iraq' confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles (ref WO 100/G28/438) that was compiled and signed at, Quetta Cantonment, Baluchistan, British India (now in Pakistan) on 29 March 1924. The award of the IALSGC to, Makardhoj Limbu, for 20 years service was sanctioned prior to 1 January 1940 (FYI: we have checked IA Orders after this date), and is almost certainly an award issued circa 1938-1939 The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity from the region of Eastern Nepal, who was held the rank of 'Rifleman' over a period of 20 years service with 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles, an infantry unit of the British Indian Army In the period that Makardhoj Limbu was recruited and trained, he would have been inducted at the Regimental Depot of 1/10 GR, located at Maymo, Burma, where he would have received a thorough 6 x months training before being sent in a draft to join his battalion in Mesopotamia (Iraq), sometime in 1919. In 1919-1921, 1/10 GR served as part of the 'Army of Occupation' in Mesopotamia. 1/10 GR - but not all personnel - qualified for both the 'Kurdistan' & 'Iraq' clasps, to the General Service Medal 1918, but as Makardhoj was not entitled to the earlier 'Kurdistan' clasp, his qualifying service for the GSM with single clasp 'Iraq' was exclusively for active service during the later Arab Rebellion, the qualifying dates being 10 December 1919-17 November 1920. The GSM medal roll for 1/10 GR shows that an estimated 783 x GSM medals were issued to, Officers & All-ranks, British & Gurkha, of 1/10 GR, of which 596 x medals had both 'Kurdistan' & 'Iraq' clasps, 33 x medals had only the single clasp 'Kurdistan' & an estimated 154 x medals had the single clasp 'Iraq'. 1/10 GR was one of the 8 x Gurkha infantry battalions that transferred to the British Army establishment with effect from 1 January 1948 A scarce inter-wars campaign & long service medal pair to 1/10 GR Condition: VF

A Gurkha Rifleman\'s Second World War campaign and Indian Independence medal group of 4: Rifleman Amarsing Gurung, 2nd Battalion 3rd Queen Alexandra\'s Own Gurkha Rifles - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp (41021 Rfn. Amarsing Gurung, 3. G.R.) - The Italy Star (41021 Rfn. Amarsing Gurung, 3. G.R.) - War Medal (41021 Rfn. Amar Sing Gurung, 3. G.R.) - India: Independence Medal 1947 (41021 Rfn. Amarsing Gurung, 2 -3. G.R.) Naming: All medals are officially impressed 'Calcutta Mint' issues Note: Medals mounted in correct post-independence order of precedence, including a 'Ribbon Hanger' for the Indian General Service Medal 1947 with clasp 'Jammu & Kashmir 1947-48. Whether the recipient ever physically was issued & received the missing IGSM during his service career, is not known, but most likely that he never received it - as evidenced by the mounted group which shows that the IGSM was never worn Naming: All medals are officially impressed 'Calcutta Mint' issues The recipient was a Nepalese national of Gurkha ethnicity and of the Hindu faith, whose origins were from Western Nepal, who served as a Rifleman with the 2nd Battalion 3rd Queen Alexandra's Own Gurkha Rifles, of the indian Army The medals mounted as-worn 'In the Hills' by the recipient in Indian-Army style (court-mounted). The reverse of the mounting retaining the original pin & clasp fittings Soiling and fraying to some ribands and an 'evocative' Gurkha veteran's group, that has never been messed about with since leaving 'The Hills'! Condition: VF

A Gurkha Rifleman\'s Second World War \'Burma\' campaign and Indian Independence medal group of 5: Rifleman Tare Rana, 3rd Battalion 3rd Queen Alexandra\'s Own Gurkha Rifles - India: Independence Medal 1947 (10190 Rfn Tare Rana 3-3 G.R.) - The 1939-45 Star (10190 Rfn Tare Rana 3-3 G.R.) - The Burma Star (10190 Rfn Tare Rana 3-3 G.R.) - War Medal (10190 Rfn Tare Rana 3-3 G.R.) - India Service Medal (10190 Rfn Tare Rana 3-3 G.R.) Naming: All medals are officially impressed \'Calcutta Mint\' issues Note: Medals mounted in a typical \'Nepali Cap House\' court-style mounting, with typical errors, with Independence Medal mounted reverso and the ISM medal preceding the WM. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity and of the Hindu faith, who served as a Rifleman with the 3rd Battalion 3rd Queen Alexandra\'s Own Gurkha Rifles, of the British Indian Army 3rd Battalion 3rd Queen Alexandra\'s Own Gurkha Rifles: Was a war-raised battalion, 1 October 1940, that subsequently served in India and during the Burma Campaign. During the Second World War, 3rd Gurkha Rifles comprised 4 x battalions (the 4th did not serve overseas from India). On 15 August 1947, the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Battalions of the 3rd Gurkha Rifles were retained for service in the Indian Army, the regiment being re-styled 3rd Gorkha Rifles in 1950 Condition: About VF

A Gurkha Rifles \'Mess Clerk\'s\' North West Frontier, Burma Campaign & South East Asia campaign medal group of 6: Mess-Clerk Hasmat Ali Khan 1st Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles - IGS 1936. \'North West Frontier 1937-39\' (Mess Ck. Hasmat Ali Khan 1-9 G.R.) - The 1939-1945 Star (Mess Clerk Hasmat Ali Khan 1-9 Gurkhas) - The Burma Star (Mess Clerk Hasmat Ali Khan 1-9 Gurkhas) - War Medal (Mess Clerk Hasmat Ali Kahn 1-9 Gurkhas) - India Service Medals (Mess Clerk Hasmat Ali Khan 1-9 Gurkhas) - GSM 1918. GVI \'S.E. Asia 1945-46\' (Mess Clerk Hasmat Ali Khan 1-9 Gurkhas) Note: The WW2 campaign medals & GSM with privately impressed naming (the War Medal with family name shown as Kahn (sic) Provenance: Albert Michael Shaw Collection, DNW, December 2012 The recipient was an Indian of the Muslim faith who served as a Non-Combatant follower holding the appointment of \'Mess Clerk\' while serving with the 1st Battalion Gurkha Rifles of the British Indian Army As 1/9 GR did not serve in Burma or South East Asia during the Second World War, the recipients qualifying WW2 service would have been on attachment to another battalion of 9 GR (3/9 & 4/9 GR served in Burma but only 3/9 GR qualified for the GSM with South East Asia clasp) , or posted to an officers mess in a higher formation, at brigade, division or corps level The medals mounted in the court-style on cloth backed board for display purposes A rare seen IGS medal named to a Mess Clerk of the British Indian Army Condition: VF

A Gurkha Sapper's 'South East Asia' campaign pair: Lance Corporal Lalbahadur Thapa, Gurkha Engineers - GSM 1918. EIIR issue 'Malaya' (21141454 Spr Lalbahadur Thapa, Gurkha Engrs) - General Service Medal 1962 'Borneo' (21141454 Spr Lalbahadur Thapa, Gurkha Engrs) Note: First three letters of forename on GSM 1918 have been officialy corrected The medals 'court-mounted' for display Condition: VF

A Gurkha Signaller\'s campaign service pair for South East Asia: Lance-Corporal Indradhoj Rai, Gurkha Signals a). GSM 1918-62. EIIR issue with clasp \'Malaya\' (21147109. Sigmn. Indradhoj Rai. Gurkha Sigs.) b). GSM 1962-2007. With clasp \'Borneo\' (21147109 L/Cpl. Indradhoj Rai Gurkha Signals.) Provenance: Collection of the late Lieutenant-Colonel \'Mike\' Barrett, O.B.E., Queens Gurkha Signals The recipient was a Gurkha soldier with origins in Eastern Nepal who served as a Siignalman and latterly held the appointment of Lance-Corporal while serving with the Gurkha Signals Note: The regimental designation on both medals indicates that the soldier first deployed on active service in Malaya (now Malaysia) sometime during or after 1954 Queen\'s Gurkha Signals (QG SIGNALS): Is a regular army unit of the Brigade of Gurkhas, and one of the combat support arms of British Army. Together with the Queen\'s Gurkha Engineers, the Queen\'s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment, the Royal Gurkha Rifles, and a number of smaller support units, they form part of the Brigade of Gurkhas. QGS can trace their formal origins to 1948, when they were formed during The Malayan Emergency to support the 17th Gurkha Division Since its formation the Queen\'s Gurkha Signals have undergone, several name changes as under: - Gurkha Signals (1948–1949) - Gurkha Royal Signals (1949–1954) - Gurkha Signals (1954–1977) - Queen\'s Gurkha Signals (1977–present) Condition: About GVF

A Gurkha soldiers Burma and South East Asia campaign medals group of 5: Naik Harkabahadur Gurung, 1st Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army - 1939-45 Star (15805 Nk. Harkabahadur Gurung, 1 G.R.) - Burma Star (15805 Nk. Harkabahadur Gurung, 1 G.R.) - War Medal (15805 Nk. Harkabahadur Gurung, 1 G.R.) - India Service Medal (15805 Nk. Harkabahadur Gurung, 1 G.R.) - GSM 1918. GVI 'S.E. Asia 1945-46' (15805 Nk. Harkabahadur Gurung, 1 G.R.) Important: All medals are Calcutta Mint / Indian issues, that have been impressed in the Indian Army style Note: No less than 3 x battalions of 1st Gurkha Rifles, vis 1/1, 3/1 and 4/1 Gurkha Rifles qualified for both the Burma Star and GSM 'SEA', however the presence in this group of the ISM (for 3 years non-operational home service) almost certainly indicates - at least to us - that this is a group most likely attributed to 3rd Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles - a study of the regimental and brigade ORBAT's for WW2 show that 1/1 GR did not as a battalion qualify for the ISM, while 4/1 GR (a war raised battalion March 1941) did not as a battalion rack up enough non-operational qualifying time in India prior to entering theatre of war Burma in October 1943. By contrast 3rd Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles, raised in October 1940, deployed to Burma in October 1943. 3/1 GR first qualified for the GSM with S.E. Asia clasp when they entered Saigon, French Indochina, where they remained between September 1945 - January 1946, thereafter transferring to Netherlands East Indies Condition: VF

A Gurkha Viceroy's Commissioned Officer's campaign medal group of 4: Subadar Ramsing Gurung, 1st Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army - IGS Medal 1908. GV 'NWF 1930-31' (1397 Rfm. Ramsing Gurung, 1-1 G.R.) - IGS Medal 1936. 'North West Frontier 1937-39 (1397 Nk. Ramsing Gurung, 1-1 G.R.) - War Medal 1939-45 (I.O.28459 Subdr., 1 G.R.) - India Service Medal Note: The India Service Medal is un-named as issued The group mounted in the court-style for display Condition: VF

A Gurkha \'Coronation Bugler\'s\' multi-campaign and royal commemorative medal group of 8: Corporal Narbahadur Gurung, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles (Sirmoor Rifles) - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Africa Star. No clasp - The Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - General Service Medal 1918-62. GVI clasp \'Malaya\' (21132151 Cpl. Narbahadur Gurung. 2 G.R.) - Coronation Medal 1953 - India: Independence Medal 1947 (21132151 Rfn. Narbahadur. Gurung. G.R.) Medals & clasp verification: The Second World War, Malaya Campaign and Indian Independence medalrolls are not currently in the public domain. The recipients Coromation Medal confirmed as under: - Coronation Medal 1953: Respective Medal Roll, under British Army Allocation Narbahadur Gurung is recorded as serving with the Gurkha Coronation Contingent at the 1953 Coronation, one of 16 marching men and Buglers of the 1/2nd Rifles led by Captain D. R. Wood and Group Captain Sharati Gurung, M.C. Arriving at Southampton from the Far East per troopship Empire Orwell on 9 April 1953, the Gurkha Coronation Contingent encompassed 155 men, including a 62-strong pipe band, all fitted out with No. 1 dress. Sent to Pirbright for ceremonial training, they proved a popular addition to the 2,600-man Commonwealth and Colonial Parade: the Scotsman of 4 June 1953 was particularly keen to note the delight of Prince (now King) Charles and Princess Anne at the scene of colourful pageantry, most noticeably the green ‘pillbox’ hats with red pom-poms worn by the Gurkha pipers The medals mounted as-worn by the regimental tailor (with customary black felt / flock backing) in the swing-style. The medals suspended on contemporary silk ribands. mounted on a white metal mounting bar. This latter retaining its original long hinged pin & clasp fittings Sold with photocopied extract page of nominal roll of the Gurkha Contingent at the Coronation 1953 Condition: VF

A Gurkha \'Far East Prisoner of War\' campaign medal, long service and India independence medal group of 6: Staff Sergeant Jokhe Pun, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles, late 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles (Sirmoor Rifles) - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Pacific Star. No clasp - War Medal - GSM 1918-62. GVI issue clasp \'Malaya\' (21132112 Cpl. Jokhe. Pun 2 GR.) - Military LS&GC. EIIR issue \'Regular Army\' bar (21132112 S.Sgt. Jokhe Pun. 2 G.R.) - India: Independence Medal 1947 (21132112 Cpl. Jokhe. Pun. G.R.) The post 1945 medals all with officially impressed naming The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity from Western Nepal, who latterly held the rank of Staff Sergeant, while serving with the 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles of the British Army Medals and clasp verification: The medal rolls for the Second World War, Malaya Emergency are not yet in the public domain. The Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal is confirmed per below published source: - Military LS&GC: Awarded 1959, WitH 1/2 GR ref Regimental Journal of 2nd Gurkha Rifles No 1 Vol 5 In August 1941, 2/2 GR embarked at Bombay bound for Malaya. At time of embarkation for overseas service, 2/2 GR had a strength of 16 x British Officers, 22 x Gurkha Officers, 831 x Gurkha Other Ranks & 69 Followers. The battalion served with 28th Indian Infantry Brigade and the brigade disembarked ain Malaya in September 1941. In recognition of their service during the Malaya Campaign 1941-1942, 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles was awarded 5 x Battle Honours viz; - Malaya, 1941-42 - Singapore Island - Johore - Slim River - Jitra Official records reveal that extremely few Gurkhas of 2/2 GR, ever betrayed their loyalty to the British during the dark months & years of POW internment in Singapore. Jokhe Pun, refused all efforts by the Japanese and their fellow travellers, to join the puppet, and ineffective, Indian National Army. That Jokhe Pun and his comrades did not weaken, was in large part due to the continuing influence and sustained efforts of Subadar-Major Hari Singh Bohra O.B.I. - the senior VCO of 2/2 GR - who by leadership and example, refused to succumb to the Japanese inducements to \'Turn\' the other ranks of 2/2 GR. Sadly, Subadar-Major Bohra, died because of the brutal treatment and torture that he was subjected too for resisting his Japanese captors, his uncommon gallantry later recognized by the posthumous award of an Indian Order of Merit 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles transferred to the British Army with effect on 1 January 1948, on which date Jokhe Pun was allocated his unique British Army number viz 21133325 At the time of being awarded his Military LS&GC in 1959, Staff Sergeant Jokhe Pun was serving with 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles, suggesting that he was originally a pre 1941 member of 1/2 GR, who had been posted to the second battalion when the latter had embarked for Malaya in 1941 The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient suspended from silk ribands. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings A most desirable and extremely hard earned \'South East Asia\' campaign medal group to a most loyal Gurkha soldier Condition: VF

A Gurkha \'Jungle Fighter\'s\' campaign service pair for counter-insurgency operations in Malaya and Borneo: Rifleman Dhole Rai, 1st Battalion 7th Duke of Edinburgh\'s Own Gurkha Rifles - GSM 1918-62. EIIR issue & clasp \'Malaya\' (21131931 Rfn Dhole Rai 7 G.R.) - GSM 1962-2007. Clasp \'Borneo\' (21131931 Rfn. Dhole. Rai. 1/7 GR.) Provenance: Collection of the late Lieutenant-Colonel \'Mike\' Barrett, O.B.E., Queens Gurkha Signals The recipient was a Gurkha soldier with origins in Eastern Nepal who served as a Rifleman with 1st Battalion 7th Duke of Edinburgh\'s Own Gurkha Rifles Condition: VF

A Gurkha's Great War and 'North West Frontier' campaign service group of 3: Havildar Asbir Gurung, 1st Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles - British War Medal. Silver issue (4062 Rfmn. Asbir Gurung, 1-1 Grks.) - Interallied Victory Medal (4062 Rfmn. Asbir Gurung, 1-1 Grks.) - IGS 1908. GV type II 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (4062 Hav. Asbir Gurung, 1-1 G.R.) A long continuous service regimental group to the 1st Gurkha Rifles Condition: VF

A Hackney man\'s Great War medal pair for service in France & Flanders: Sergeant William Francis Medhurst, 2/5th Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment, late 2/6th & 1st Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment - British War Medal. Silver issue (20312 Sjt. W. F. Medhurst. Glouc. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (20312 Sjt. W. F. Medhurst. Glouc. R.) Medal Verification: Both medals verified as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal roll of the Gloucestershire Regiment (ref WO 329/1146) that was compiled and signed at Warwick, England, on, 19 October 1920. Note: Sergeant William Medhurst, served in France & Flanders. The Great War medal roll showing that the recipient first entered a theatre of war while holding regimental number 20312, with 1st Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment, subsequently serving with the 2/6th & lastly 2/5th (Territorial Force) Battalions Gloucestershire Regiment, with which latter units he held the regimental number 267486 William Francis Medhurst, son of William Francis Medhurst (a Carter) & Jane Medhurst (nee Nightingale) was a native of, Kings Cross, London, England, where he was born on, 21 April 1884. On, 31 March 1907, William married Mary Ann Drusila Carpenter, in Hackney, London. By the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, William, who was employed as a 'Printers Assistant', had become a father to 2 x children, viz a son, Herbert Medhurst (b. 1908) & a daughter Emily Medhurst (b. 1910), and was then residing at, 40 Boundary Road. Leyton London. During the Great War, William served overseas in France & Flanders, in sequence with 1st (Regular) then 2/6th (Territorial Force) & lastly 2/5th (Territorial Force) battalions of the Gloucestershire Regiment. 1/Glosters served in France & Flanders from 13 August 1914, while the 2/6th & 2/5th Glosters both served in theatre from 23 May 1916. William was already holding the rank of Sergeant, when he first embarked for overseas active service. Post-War, William returned to his career in the 'Printing' industry. At the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register for England & Wales, William is recorded as residing with his family (comprising then of his wife, a daughter, Lucy Medhurst (b. 1915 ) and a son, Robert F. Medhurst (b. 1920), at, 199 Boundary Road, Leyton, Essex, England, at which time he was employed as an 'Printing Machine Fly Hand'. William Francis Medhurst, died in, London, England, on, 11 October 1961 Condition: GVF

A Hampshire Constabulary 'Divisional Commander's' War Service, Royal Commemorative and Long Service Medal group of 3: Superintendent Reginald Edward Pascall, late Divisional Commander Hampshire Constabulary - Defence Medal - Coronation Medal 1953 - Police Long Service Medal. GVI 2nd issue (Supt. Reginald E. Pascall) A medal group of considerable interest for those interested in the history of Police in Fareham, in particular, and in the Hampshire Constabulary in general, the recipient being mentioned in many Hampshire newspaper issues circa 1930-1955 Reginald Edward Pascall son of Arthur James Pascall (Book Shop Manager) & Emma Pascall (nee Tanner), was a native of Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, where he was born on 24 July 1902. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales, records, Reginald, living at the family home located at 30 Fore Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, together with his parents and 3 x siblings, the latter comprising; his sister Annie Dorothy, and his 2 x brothers, Thomas Henry & Frederick Stanley. Sometime during the first quarter of 1930, Reginald married Kathleen Caroline Berrett, at Poole, Dorset, England. At the time of the compilation of the National Register for England & Wales (April, 1939), Reginald was holding the police rank of Inspector, and was residing with his wife Kathleen, at 12 Westborn Road, Fareham, Hampshire, England. Reginald Pascall is recorded as having died in Dorset, England, sometime during the fourth quarter of 1975 Note: A fine portrait of Superintendent Reginald Pascall. In uniform with Defence Medal ribbon-up, is included in the website of the Hampshire Constabulary Historical Society The group mounted for display in the court-style Condition: Mostly about EF

A hard fighting 'Guides' multi-clasp North West Frontier of India campaign medal pair: Sepoy Amir Gul, 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment - IGS 1908. GV 'Mohmand 1933' 'N.W.F. 1935' (11077 Sepoy Amir Gul 5/12 F.F.R.) - IGS Medal 1936. 'N.W.F. 1936-37' (11077 Sepoy Amir Gul 5/12 F.F.R.) Note: The most famous - and distinguished - unit of the British Indian Army was the Corps of Guides (1st Battalion Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides (Frontier Force) (Lumsden's) Infantry - that was restyled as 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment, in 1922 'Guides' - both British and Indian - under their new guise as 5/12 F.F.R. continued to perpetuate numerous deeds of supreme gallantry during the inter-war era, not least in the frontier campaigns of 1933 & 1935, as manifested by the heroism of former Etonian, Captain Godfrey Meynell - who earlier received a rare Military Cross for 'Mohmand' - and was later awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross - a unique award of the British Empire's highest reward for gallantry to be issued during the reign of King Edward VIII, the uncrowned King; Quote (London Gazette 24 December 1935), His Majesty The King has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned officer : ? The late Captain Godfrey Meynell, M.C., 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides), 12th Frontier Force Regiment, Indian Army. For most conspicuous gallantry and extreme devotion to duty. On the 29th September, 1935, while operating against Mohmand tribesmen in the attack on Point 4080, Captain Meynell was Adjutant of the Battalion. In the final phase of the attack, the Battalion Commander was unable to get information from his most forward troops. Captain Meynell went forward to ascertain the situation and found the forward troops on the objective, but involved in a struggle against an enemy vastly superior in numbers. Seeing the situation he at once took over command of the men in this area. The enemy, by this time, was closing in on the position from three sides. Captain Meynell had at his disposal two Lewis guns and about thirty men. Although this party was maintaining heavy and accurate fire on the advancing enemy, the overwhelming numbers of the latter succeeded in reaching the position. Both the Lewis guns were damaged beyond repair and a fierce hand to hand struggle commenced. During the struggle Captain Meynell was mortally wounded and all his men were either killed or wounded. Throughout the action Captain Meynell endeavoured by all means to communicate the situation to Headquarters, but determined to hold on at all costs and encouraged his men to fight with him to the last. By so doing he inflicted on the enemy very heavy casualties which prevented them from exploiting their success. The fine example Captain Meynell set to his men, coupled with his determination to hold the position to the last, maintain the traditions of the Army and reflect the highest credit on the fallen officer and his comrades. Unquote. A most desirable campaign medal pair to the Guides 'Bazaar Wallah' silver test marks on rim of IGS 1908 Condition: Toned about GVF

A hard fighting 'Guides' multi-clasp North West Frontier of India campaign medal pair: Sepoy Khazar Khan, 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment - IGS 1908. GV 'Mohmand 1933' 'N.W.F. 1935' (11258 Sep. Khazar Khan, 5-12 F.F.R.) - IGS 1936. 'N.W.F. 1936-37' 'N.W.F. 1937-39' (11258 Sepoy Khazar Khan, 5-12 F.F.R.) Note: The most famous - and distinguished - unit of the British Indian Army was the Corps of Guides (1st Battalion Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides (Frontier Force) (Lumsden's) Infantry - restyled as 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment in 1922 'Guides' - both British and Indian - under their new guise as 5/12 F.F.R. continued to perpetuate numerous deeds of supreme gallantry during the inter-war era, not least in the frontier campaigns of 1933 & 1935, as manifested by the heroism of former Etonian, Captain Godfrey Meynell - who earlier received a rare Military Cross for 'Mohmand' - and was later awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross - a unique award of the British Empire's highest reward for gallantry to be issued during the reign of King Edward VIII, the uncrowned King; Quote (London Gazette 24 December 1935), His Majesty The King has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned officer : ? The late Captain Godfrey Meynell, M.C., 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides), 12th Frontier Force Regiment, Indian Army. For most conspicuous gallantry and extreme devotion to duty. On the 29th September, 1935, while operating against Mohmand tribesmen in the attack on Point 4080, Captain Meynell was Adjutant of the Battalion. In the final phase of the attack, the Battalion Commander was unable to get information from his most forward troops. Captain Meynell went forward to ascertain the situation and found the forward troops on the objective, but involved in a struggle against an enemy vastly superior in numbers. Seeing the situation he at once took over command of the men in this area. The enemy, by this time, was closing in on the position from three sides. Captain Meynell had at his disposal two Lewis guns and about thirty men. Although this party was maintaining heavy and accurate fire on the advancing enemy, the overwhelming numbers of the latter succeeded in reaching the position. Both the Lewis guns were damaged beyond repair and a fierce hand to hand struggle commenced. During the struggle Captain Meynell was mortally wounded and all his men were either killed or wounded. Throughout the action Captain Meynell endeavoured by all means to communicate the situation to Headquarters, but determined to hold on at all costs and encouraged his men to fight with him to the last. By so doing he inflicted on the enemy very heavy casualties which prevented them from exploiting their success. The fine example Captain Meynell set to his men, coupled with his determination to hold the position to the last, maintain the traditions of the Army and reflect the highest credit on the fallen officer and his comrades. Unquote. A most desirable campaign medal pair to the Guides. Condition: GVF

A hard-fighting \'Sapper\'s\' Second World War \'Twice-Wounded\' 8th Army group of 4: Sapper Robert Malcolm William Black 13th Field Company South African Engineers late Transvaal Scottish - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp (191072 R. M. M. Black) - The Africa Star. With original clasp \'8th Army\' (191072 R. M. M. Black) - War Medal (191072 R. M. M. Black) - Union of South Africa: Africa Service Medal 1939-45 (191072 R. M. M. Black) Wounded-in-Action: Service papers confirm twice wounded-in-action, while serving under \'Higher Formation\' 8th Army, firstly at \'Tobruk and secondly at Sirte Medals and clasp verification: All medals and clasp confirmed as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Second World War Robert Malcolm William Black was born on 3 November 1916, a bricklayer by trade who lived at Doornfontein, Johannesburg. He had served some four years in the Transvaal Scottish upon his enlisting in December 1940 and joined the South African Engineers. Serving with the 13th Field Company he was firstly wounded in action at Tobruk on 5 June 1942, when a wound to the left hand went septic. Sent to No. 106 Hospital, he returned to his unit and was severely wounded at Sirte on 29 December 1942, when shrapnel broke his left leg. Sent to No. 5 Hospital, he thence went onto Roberts Heights for further treatment. He was discharged as a result of these wounds on 18 August 1943; sold together with copied Service Record Sold together with hard-copy service record, confirming all above medals, clasp & wounds Mounted in the court-style on card for display purpose Condition: About GVF

A Highland Brigade casualty campaign pair: Corporal Francis Tillie, Cameron Highlanders - Egypt Medal. With 1882 reverse & clasp 'Tel-el-Kebir (2062. Lce.Corpl. F. Tilley, Cam'n Highrs:) - Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star dated 1882 (Corpl Francis Tillie) Important: Corporal Tillie is confirmed as being 'Wounded' by Gun-Shot in the right shoulder at the battle of Tel-el-Kebir on 13 September 1882 - his pension papers refer Note: Variations in spelling of surname - and evidently a transcription error at time of naming. The Egypt Medal and clasp confirmed on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/59) Francis Tillie, was a native of Edinburgh, Scotland. He came from a large family, that com,prised his parents and five other siblings (4 brothers and a sister). Prior to joining the British Army in May 1878, he had been a 'Stonemason'. Francis joined on a short service engagement of 5 years, and was posted to the Cameron Highlanders (57th Brigade). He served with the Camerons in both Gibraltar and Egypt, being 'Wounded-in-Action' in the right shoulder at the battle of Tel-el-Kebir. He took took his final discharge at Fort George, Scotland on 8 May 1883. Francis was still alive and drawing a pension in 1937, at which time he was living with his grand-daughter at 7, Watson Street, Edinburgh Both medals fitted with original silk ribands as issued, these having brooch buckles that retain their respective hinged pin fittings Sold together with a soft-copy of the recipients pension papers that will be sent to the buyer by email attachment Conditions: Single tiny edge nick otherwise no pitting, dark toned and GVF

A Highland Brigade \'Black Day at Magersfontein\' Killed-in-Action medal group of 3: Private Henry Thackray, 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders a). India General Service Medal 1895. Victoria silver issue & clasp 'Relief of Chitral 1895' (3824 Pte H.Thackray 2d Bn Seaforth Highrs) b). QSA Medal. Silver issue with clasp 'Cape Colony' (3824 Pte H.Thackray. 2: Sea: Highrs:) c). Army Temperance Association India: 1 Year Service Medal Note: Surname only on QSA with minor official corrections to RA in last part of surname - exactly as issued Killed-in-Action: Private Henry Thackray 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders confirmed 'Killed-in-Action' at Magersfontein, Cape Colony, South Africa on, 11 December 1899 Medals verification: The campaign medals and both clasps verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, as under: - India General Service Medal 1895-1902 & clasp: Ref WO 100/78 - QSA Medal 1899-1902 & clasp: Ref WO 100/203, shown as 'Thackery' (sic), with remark, killed 11.12.99 Magersfontein Henry Thackray, youngest son of Richard Thackray (Railway Signalman) & Harriet Thackray was a native of South Milford, Yorkshire, England, where he was born in 1875. The 1881 National Census for England & Wales, records Henry living together with his parents & 6 x siblings (2 x older brothers, John Richard (Assistant Signalman) & William, together with older sister, Sarah Ann, & 3 x younger sisters viz; Anne Elizabeth, Eliza & Catherine, at the family residence located at, 183 Salts Works Bulidings, South Milford, Yorkshire. Henry's older brother William, was the first of the brothers to enlist and serve with 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders (William's service papers are extant are held at The National Archives), being posted to the Regimental Depot of the Seaforth Highlanders on, 6 July 1891, and given the regimental number 3674, subsequently being posted to 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders on 27 January 1893. Henry followed his brother William into the British Army when 150 x enlistments later he too joined the Seaforth Highlanders. Both brothers served together in India , with 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, with both receiving the Indian General Service Medal 1895 for their services during the Relief of Chitral in 1895 (brother William was transferred to the Army Reserve on 8 July 1899, and took his final discharge from the British Army on 18 December 1899, at which time he was found to be medically unfit for further service) Magersfontein: After having disembarked at Cape Town, Cape Colony, on 16 November 1899, 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders (Duke of Albany's Ross-Shire Buffs) were brigaded with the, 2nd Black Watch, 1st Highland Light Infantry, and 1st Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, to form the 3rd or 'Highland Brigade' under command of Major General Wauchope - a Black Watch officer For 2/Seaforth their baptism of fire during the South African War took place only 25 x days after they had landed in the Cape. On 11 December 1899, 2/Seaforths, and the Highland Brigade fought at Magersfontein - with Major General Wauchope being shot dead in the opening volleys of well aimed mauser rifle shot that poured into the advancing Highlanders - the highlanders attack being stalled and ultimately repelled by the Boers The British loses at Magersfontein are estimated to have been 22 x officers and 188 x other ranks killed; 46 x officers and 629 x other ranks wounded, and 1 x officer and 62 x other ranks missing. Of this, the Highland Brigade suffered losses of 747 x all-ranks killed, wounded, and missing. Among the individual battalions, 2/Seaforth, suffered the below following losses: - 5 x Officers killed or mortally wounded - 7 x Officers wounded - 53 x Other ranks killed or mortally wounded - 136 x Other ranks wounded - 14 x All-ranks taken prisoner The supreme sacrifice of Private Henry Thackray is commemorated on two South African War memorials, viz the South African War Memorial of the Seaforth Highlanders located at Dingwall, Ross-shire Scotland, and at Duncombe Cross, Yorkshire, England The medals mounted on flock covered card board for display Condition: Toned GVF

A Highland Division 'Western Desert Casualty' campaign & long service medal group of 5: Drum-Major Charles Douglas, 5th Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment), post-1945 Drum-Major Arbroath British Legion Pipe Band - The 1939-45 Star - The Africa Star. With clasp '8th Army' - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI second issue with 'Territorial' bar (2757002 Sjt. C. Douglas. B.W.) Note: The '8th Army' clasp on the Africa Star is a contemporary tailors replacement Prior to 1939, Charles Douglas, is recorded as having 'broken' service with the Territorial Army, and service with the 4/5th Black Watch, when twice before 1939 he had enlisted and resigned). In 1939, Charles was serving with 4th Black Watch, and posted to 5th Black Watch as 'Drum Major' in January 1940. Left Liverpool with his battalion for 'North Africa' in June 1942. He was 'Wounded-in-Action' at 'El Aghela', between 8-13 December 1942. Subsequent postings in the North Africa theatre took him to; Ismalia Repatriation Camp, where he was appointed NCO in charge of Camp Police; Cairo, where he was NCO in charge of Guard, 201st Provost Company, 'Bab-el-Hadid' Barracks. Charles Douglas was demobilised in August 1945, and post-war he was appointed Drum Major with the Arbroath British Legion Pipe Band The medals mounted in the swing -style, presumably as worn by the recipient. The medal bar retaining it's original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Provenance: Major J. L. R. Samson 'The Samson Collection of Black Watch Decorations & Medals', Glendinings, 19 June 1991 Condition: About GVF

A Highland Officers 1914 \'Wounded-in-Action\' casualty and long service medal group of 7: Second-Lieutenant John Simpson, 9th Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders late 1st & 2nd Battalions Seaforth Highlanders - IGS 1908. EDVII 'North West Frontier 1908' (9116 Lc Corpl. J. Simpson. 1st Bn. Sea: Highrs.) - 1914 Star. With original dated clasp (9116 Sjt. J. Simpson. 2/Sea: Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2.Lieut. J. Simpson.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2.Lieut. J. Simpson.) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Imperial Service Medal. GVI first issue (John Simpson) Wounded-in-Action: Sergeant John Simpson, 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action', France, October 1914. The Dundee Courier issue of, 13 October 1914, refers Medals and clasps verification: The IGS & Great War medals and clasp all confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of the Seaforth Highlanders & Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - IGS 1908: Ref 100/397 the medal roll compiled & signed , Peshawar, 5 May 1909 - 1914 Star. With clasp: Ref WO 329/2474 Seaforths transferred 9/Camerons, 12 August 1916 - British War Medal. Ref WO 329/1665. With remark 'Discharged to Comm. 26/6/18' - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1665. John Simpson was a native of, Edinburgh, Scotland. Prior to enlisting in the British Army, at Glencorse Barracks, Edinburgh, Scotland on, 27 January 1905, he had been employed as a 'Porter'. On joining the British Army he was posted to the Seaforth Highlanders, in which regiment's regimental depot located at 'Fort George', he completed his basic training after which he was posted to the 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders. His first experience of combat service was on the North West Frontier of British India during the Mohmand & Zakka Khel punitive expeditions of 1908. In 1914, John, by now a Sergeant, was serving with the 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, at Shorncliffe, England, when the Great War broke out John first entered theatre of war 'France' when he embarked for Boulogne, and first entered theatre of war 'France' on 23 August 1914. John and the other 'Jock's' of 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders were very quickly thrown into the crucible of battle soon after at the Battle for Mons in October 1914. John Simpson was 'Wounded-in-Action' in October, 1914, his name & service details being included in a list of the wounded listed by General Headquarters of the British Expeditionary Force for the dates of 7 & 9 October 1914, and which were published in the Dundee Courier newspaper edition of, 13 October 1914. His wounds were of a serious nature, as the same newspaper records him having been repatriated to the United Kingdom for recovery, where he was sent to 3rd General Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland After recovering from his wounds, John Simpson was posted to the 9th Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders (regimental number 15144) with which unit he was promoted to Warrant Officer II. John Simpson was commissioned Second-Lieutenant on 26 June 1918 - and luckily survived the Great War, subsequently serving again during the Second World War The medals mounted attractively in the court-style for display Condition: About GVF

A Highland Officers casualty group of 5: Lieutenant-Colonel Adam T. Thorburn, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - QSA Medal. \'Cape Colony\' \'Orange Free State\' Transvaal\' (Lieut A B Thorburn, A & S Hdrs) - King?s South Africa Medal and 2 dated clasps (Lt A. B. Thorburn, A. & S. Hgrs.) - 1914 Star & original dated clasp \'5th Aug-22nd Nov 1914\' (Capt A.B. Thorburn, A & S Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lt.Col. A.B. Thorburn) - Interallied Victory Medal, & M.I.D. oak leaves emblem (Lt. Col. A.B. Thorburn) Important: Major Thorburn was \'Wounded-in-Action\' at Loos, 26 September, 1915 Adam Brown Thorburn was born on 14 October 1880, the eldest son of Sir Michael Grieve Thorburn, Lord Lieutenant of Peebleshire. He was educated at Marlborough College and the Royal Military Academy. He was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders on 6 December 1899 and was advanced to Lieutenant in September 1901. With his battalion he served in the Boer War, participating in operations in the Orange Free State, February-May 1900; Transvaal, east and west of Pretoria, July-November 1900, including the action at Zilikats Nek; and operations in Orange River Colony, May-November 1900. Later in operations in the Transvaal and Cape Colony, November 1900-May 1902. Thorburn was promoted to Captain in May 1909 and was posted to the 2nd Battalion in 1912. With the onset of war, he entered the France/Flanders theatre of war in command of ?A? Company, 2nd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders on 10 August 1914. He was promoted to Brigade Major in February 1915. On 26 September 1915, Major Thorburn was wounded in action during the battle of Loos. For his services he was mentioned in despatches (London Gazette 15 June 1916). Recovering from his wounds he briefly returned to his battalion, June-July 1916, before being appointed to various staff positions. In September 1918, Thorburn was appointed Acting Lt.Colonel of the 5th Battalion Highland Light Infantry. In May 1919 he was transferred to the 15th Battalion H.L.I., then serving as part of the British occupation force at Cologne. In March 1920 the 15th Battalion returned home and were demobilised; at which time Thorburn reverted to the rank of Major and was placed in command of ?A? Company. 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders stationed in India. Then with the temporary rank of Colonel he was placed in command of the battalion, July-November 1920. Poor health forced him to return home on medical leave and in March 1923 he was placed on Half Pay Lieutenant-Colonel Thorburn died in his sleep on 8 November 1932, while sailing aboard ship between Lerwick and Aberdeen. He was buried at Glenmoriston. Sold together with some copied research, including; Obituary, Medal Index Cards, etc Condition: GVF

A Highland Officers Hard-Fighting 'Battle of the Bluff, March 1916' Military Cross & campaign medal group of 8: Colonel George MacDonald, M.C., late 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - M.C. GV (George MacDonald, The Gordon Highlanders, 18th March 1916.) - 1914-15 Star (Lieut. G. MacDonald. Gord Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Major. G. MacDonald.) - Interallied Victory Medal. With 'Oakleaves' emblem (Major. G. MacDonald.) - The 1939-1945 Star (Col. G. MacDonald) - The France and Germany Star (Col. G. MacDonald) - Defence Medal (Col. G. MacDonald) - War Medal. Mention-in-Despatches with oakleaf emblem (Col. G. MacDonald) Note: The Military Cross with contemporary privately script engraved naming on reverse - the date on the award being the date his name was announced as an awardee to be published in Battalion Orders (the regimental war diary refers). The Second World War campaign medals each privately impressed in the 'Boots' style Important: The 3 x decorations confirmed published in the London Gazette, with recommendations (where known) as under; Military Cross: London Gazette 30 March 1916 (as Lieutenant, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders) Quote, Lieutenant George McDonald, 1st Battalion, The Gordon Highlanders For conspicuous gallantry during operations. He twice led up reinforcements at a critical moment in the attack, and thus enabled the assault to be pushed home. Though slightly wounded he kept command of his company till the end of the operations, frequently going back over the open to report to Battalion Headquarters. Unquote. Mention-in-Despatches: London Gazette 11 November 1917 Mention-in-Despatches: London Gazette 4 April 1946 (originally recommended for an O.B.E.) Quote, Col MACDONALD is an offr of long service and past experience who, after holding senior staff appts, has commanded a W.O.S.B. during the past two years. For the past three months he has commanded the only W.O.S.B. in 21 A Gp. This he has done with distinction. In addition he has given liberal cooperation in Sub Area matters generally and in this respect he has been an outstanding C.O. His service thoroughly merits recognition, not only on account of his ceaseless devotion to duty but also because of the inspiration he has given to both Staff and candidates. Unquote The Military Cross was an 'Immediate Award' for leading 'C' Company, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders in the 'Battle of the Bluff' located near the Ypres-Comines Canal on the Ypres Salient. The Battalion War Diary contains a 'Special Report' on the action of 3 March 1916, and is well worth the reading in it's entirity to understand fully the role and services of Lieutenant MacDonald. The losses to 1/Gordons, on 3 March 1916, was an estimated 239 x 'All-Ranks' killed, missing and wounded, of which 148 x were recorded as 'Killed' - Lieutenant MacDonald being recorded as slightly wounded. The immediate regimental awards for the battle comprised; 1 x DSO, 2 X M.C.'s and 3 x D.C.M.'s, all of which were announced in battalion orders between 18-19 March 1916 (the date engraved on the MC is the date when MacDonald was informed of his hard earned). The decoration was subsequently personally presented to o Lieutenant MacDonald by H.M. King George V at Buckingham Palace ,on 10 April 1916 (The Times refers) George MacDonald, the son of Robert Falconer Macdonald (an Architect) and Mary MacDonald, was born in Plumstead, Kent, England circa 1895. He was a scion of a distinguished Scottish family from Aberdeenshire, his Grandfather being the famous Scottish author and poet, The Reverend George MacDonald (whose fantasy novels were the inspiration for Lewis Carroll) . The family resided at 59, Harrington Gardens, South Kensington, London. After an education at Charterhouse public school, George obtained a commission in the British Army, and a career as a regimental officer in the Gordon Highlanders. His Medal Index Card (held at The National Archives) confirms his entitlement to all 3 x Great War campaign medals and that he first entered theatre of war 'France' on 27 December 1914 The medals court-mounted and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting brooch retaining the original long stout pin and clasp fittings A superb and most desirable regimental grouping to a long serving 'Regular Officer' of the the Gordon Highlanders, not least as extensive gallantry groups to officers of this regiment seldom appear for public sale. Condition: VF

A Highland Sergeant's Great War campaign medal group of 3: Sergeant John Cameron 2nd Battalion Lovat Scouts - 1914-15 Star (4047 Cpl.A.Sjt - J. Cameron. 2 - Lovat's Scts.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (4047 Sjt. J. Cameron. Lovat's Scts.) - Interallied Victory Medal (4047 Sjt. J. Cameron. Lovat's Scts.) Note: All medals confirmed as entitled per the respective Medal Index Card wherein it is shown that James Cameron first entered theatre of war '2b Balkans' (read for Gallipoli) on 26 September 1915 John Cameron was a native of Glenelg, by Kyle of Lochalsh, Invernesshire, Scotland, where he had been born circa 1888. Prior to enlisting in the Territorial Force at Glenelg on the 24th May 1909, John had been employed as a 'Labourer'. At time of his enlistment he cited his age to be 20 years and 8 months of age. When on 3 October 1914, he signed his agreement to serve overseas abroad from the United Kingdom, he was serving with E Squadron 2nd Lovat Scouts. John Cameron disembarked with his regiment at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli on 26 September 1915. After surving active service at Gallipoli and later elsewhere with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force, Sergeant Cameron was disembodied/discharged from the British Army on 19 April 1919. In his service papers Malcolm's next-of-kin is cited as being his father Ewen Cameron c/o Post Office, Glenelg, Kyle of Lochalsh, Invernesshire The Great War medals to the recipients brother Malcolm Cameron - was was 'Killed-in-Action' are being sold separately elsewhere on the Aberdeen Medals website The service papers for John Cameron are extant and accessible from 'The National Archives' The medals are mounted as-worn in the swing-style. The silk watered weave ribands suspended from a medal mounting brooch bar that retains it's original long hinged pin and clasp fittings. Condition: About EF

A Highland soldiers Great War 'Casualty' campaign group of 3: Private Henry Ross, 1st Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (1820 Pte. H. Ross, Cam'n Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1820 Pte. H. Ross. Camerons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1820 Pte. H. Ross. Camerons.) Note: All campaign medals confirmed as entitled/issued per the recipients Medal Index Card Important: Private Henry Ross was 'Killed-in-Action' in France on 23 April 1918 Henry Ross, was a native of Old Ground, Invergarry, Invernesshire, Scotland, and was born circa 1885. Henry enlisted at his place of residence at Glengarry, and joined his local regiment the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. He first entered theatre of war 'France' with 1/4 Camerons on 19 February 1915. He was 'Killed-in-Action' on 23 April 1918, during the confused fighting in the wake of the German Spring Offensive of 1918. Henry is now is now commemorated on the CWGC 'Loos Memorial' Sold together with hard-copy of recipients Medal index Card and respective entry page from the CWGC Regsiter All medals fitted with original long lengths of silk ribands as issued Condition: GVF

A Highland Territorials 1914 Star \'Battle of Neuve Chapelle Casualty\' medal group of 3: Private Thomas Porteous, late D Company, 1/4th (Ross Highland) Battalion Seaforth Highlanders (Territorial Force) - 1914 Star No clasp (2293 Pte. T. Porteous. 1/4 Sea. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver (2293 Pte. T. Porteous. Sea. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2293 Pte. T. Porteous. Sea. Highrs.) Wounded-in-Action: Private Thomas Porteous, is confirmed as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' in France & Flanders serving with the Indian Corps at the battle of Neuve Chapelle, in March 1915, at which time he was serving with 'D' Company of his battalion that was part of Dehra Dun Brigade, 7th Meerut Division, Indian Corps (Reference regimental list 'Ross-shire Territorials' casualties received published in the Scotsman Newspaper issue of 20 March 1915) Note: The campaign medals all verified as entitled per the respective regimental Great War campaign medal rolls of the Seaforth Highlanders viz: - 1914 Star: Ref WO 329/2474 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref 329/533 Thomas Porteous a pre-war member of the Territorial Force, first entered theatre of war 'France' on 1914, on which date his battalion, 1/4 Seaforth, disembarked at. From December 1914, through to the time of being 'Wounded-in-Action' in March 1915, Thomas and the rest of the Jock's of 1/4 Seaforth were attached to the Dehra Dun Brigade of the 7th Meerut Division, Indian Corps - the other battalions in Dehra Dun Brigade being 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, 6 Jat Light Infantry, 2/2 Gurkha Rifles & 1/9 Gurkha Rifles. Sometime after recovering form his 'Wounds', Thomas was transferred to the Royal Engineers (serving as a Sapper with regimental numbers 255996 & latterly WR 268761) and recorded as taking his discharge from the British Army on 1 November 1918. After demobilization and his return to civilian life in Glasgow, Thomas is recorded as having married Margaret Callan Watret, at, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, in 1923. From 1925 the couple are known to have resided at, 22 Bankhall Street, Govanhill Road, South Side, Glasgow (Army Pension Ledger cards & Glasgow Electoral Registers refer). Thomas Porteous is recorded as having died in Glasgow sometime during 1960 Condition: VF

A Highlander's 'First Day of Loos' casualty campaign medal group of 3: Private Malcolm Cameron, 7th Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (S-13244 Pte. M. Cameron, Cam'n Highrs.) - British War Medal (S-13244 Pte. M. Cameron. Cam'n Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-13244 Pte. M. Cameron. Cam'n Highrs.) Note: All medals confirmed as entitled per the respective Medal Index Card wherein it is shown that Malcolm Cameron first entered theatre of war 'France' on 8 July 1915 Important: Malcolm Cameron is confirmed as having been 'Killed-in-Action' on 25 September 1915, the first day of the Battle of Loos Malcolm Cameron was a native of Glenelg, by Kyle of Lochalsh, Invernesshire, Scotland, where had been born circa 1894-95. Prior to the Great War Malcolm had been an apprentice Engineer in Glasgow. He enslited for the British Army, and his local origin regiment, the Cameron Highlanders, at Glasgow, Scotland, on 10 September 1914. Malcolm is confirmed as being 'Wounded-in-Action' in France on 10 September 1915 by G.S.W. (gunshoot and or shrapnel wound) to the head, and only 15 days later was 'Killed-in-Action' during the bitter fighting of the first day of the Battle of Loos. By the time of his death, Malcolm had served a total of 1 year and 16 days with the Colours, of which 301 days had been on home service and 80days had been spent on active service in France. In his service papers Malcolm's next-of-kin is cited as being his father Ewen Cameron c/o Post Office, Glenelg, Kyle of Lochalsh, Invernesshire The magnificent Glenelg War Memorial, depciting a full size figure of a Cameron Highlander in field service order amidst larger than life allerogical figures, is located in arguably the most picturesque and tranquil of settings by virtue of its location overlooking the 'Sound of Sleat'. The memorial lists the names of 16 x persons from the Glenelg community who were killed, or died, during the Great War and another 4 x names for the Second World War. Amongst the names inscribed is that of Malcolm Cameron. Interestingly the memorial also lists the name of Major Valentine Fleming, D.S.O., the father of Ian Fleming the writer and creator of legendary British spy 'James Bond' - Glenelg being the shared spiritual and inspirational home of both the Flemings and James Bond! The service papers of Malcolm Cameron are extant and accessible from 'The National Archives' Condition: GVF

A Highlander's 1914 Star group of 3 together with confirmed Silver War Badge: Private Duncan McDougall, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914 Star. No clasp (3-6992 Pte. D. McDougall, 1/Gord. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (3-6692 Pte. D. McDougall, Gordons) - Interallied Victory Medal (3-6692 Pte. D. McDougall, Gordons) Sold together with recipients; - Silver War Badge. Reverse numbered ?50232?, good very fine Duncan McDougall enlisted in the Gordon Highlanders on 11 September 1914 and went out to France as a reinforcement for the 1st Battalion, his Medal Index Card recording that he first entered theatre of War 'France' on 8 November 1914. He was discharged / invalided out of the British Army on 12 June 1915. His unique SWB numbered '50232' is confirmed as being issued to him per the respective SWB Roll that was signed on 18 October 1916, wherein under causes for discharge it states 'Sickness' Condition: Replacement pin on SWB otherwise, GVF

A Highlander's campaign and long service medal pair: Private Alexander McRae, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, late 92nd Highlanders - Afghanistan Medal 1880. 'Charasia' & 'Kabul' (B/809. Pte. A. McRae. 92nd Highrs) - Military LS&GC Medal. Victoria issue (809 Pte A. McRae. Gord: Highrs.) Important: Both medals and clasps confirmed as the recipients full medal entitlement per the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/53), and as enumerated in his extant service papers where his LS&GC medal is shown as having been awarded per Army Order 308 of 1888 Note: The recipients service papers are extant, and are accessible / held at The National Archives Alexander McRae was a native of the parish of Lochbroom, Dingwall, Ross-Shire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1851. A ?Labourer? by trade, on 17 January 1878, he 'Re-enlisted' for the British Army, at Aberdeen, Scotland, for further service with the 92nd Highlanders. Prior to his re-enlistment he had previously served with the 92nd for 8 years and 12 days). During his long army career, he saw active campaign service in Afghanistan (Second Afghan War) and later in South Africa (First Boer War), his papers record overseas service as under; - India: 5 Years 356 days - Afghanistan: 1 year 202 days - Cape Colony: 1 Year Alexander appears never to have been promoted, and remained a Private soldier throughout his long army career. He took his final discharge from the British Army on 14 January 1891, on which date he retired on pension, and by which time he had served a total of 21 years and 8 days with 'The Colours' Condition: Contact marks thus about VF

A Highlander's Victorian campaign pair: Private James Scott, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - Egypt Medal 1882. Dated 1882 with clasp 'Tel-El-Kebir' (451 Pte J. Scott, 1/Gord:Highrs:) - Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. With obverse dated 1882 Important: Medal and clasp entitlement confirmed per the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/59) wherein he is shown as having transferred to the Army Reserve by the time the medal roll was compiled, and that his medal and clasp were issued on 7 June 1883 Note: The three digit number is indicative that the recipient was already a serving soldier at the time of the formation of the Gordon Highlanders in 1881, in which year the 75th Stirlingshire Regiment and the 92nd Highlanders were amalgamated to form the Gordon Highlanders Condition: The Egypt medal dark toned with minimal pitting, the pair VF

A Highlands \'Ullapool\' soldier\'s Great War \'Reconnaissance\' bravery and campaign medal group of 3: Private James Roderick Matheson, M.M.. M.A. (Hons), 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, late 7th Battalion Queen\'s Own Cameron Highlanders - Military Medal. GV (S-43492 Pte. J. R. Matheson. 2/ Gord: Hdrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-22202 Pte. J. R. Matheson. Camerons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-22202 Pte. J. R. Matheson. Camerons.) Note: With traces of plating on BWM Military Medal: The award confirmed published in the London Gazette issue of 4 February 1918. While no official recommendation for the award is extant, the below following \'story\' pertaining to the award of the Military Medal has been contributed by a descendent, on the Imperial War Museum\'s \'Lives of the Great War\' project, see: - https://livesofthefirstworldwar.iwm.org.uk/story/91064 - which we are here quoting below with courtesy and thanks: Quote, James R Matheson was my great uncle, and known by the family as Seamus. He was exactly 70 years older than me, and when I was about 16 he told me about his experience of the war. He told me that he had \'gone over the top\' four times. He also told me that later in the war (I think probably in Passchendaele) he either volunteered (or was volunteered) to go over to where the German barbed wire was to see if it had been cut through prior to an advance by his part of the army. He described vividly the mud, having to shelter in shell holes, and being machine gunned at by the enemy. When he got back it was found that there were bullet holes in his kilt, but he had not been hit. After reporting back the commanding officer offered him a cigarette, and he told him he didn\'t smoke, then he was offered a whisky, and he told him he didn\'t drink. He was awarded a military medal for this. He was a science student at Aberdeen University, and he told me that he knew that the odds of personal survival were better for a private than for a NCO - he achieved staying a private and he survived the war without injury. Unquote. Medals Verification: The Military Medal and Great War campaign medals all verified as issued per the respective London Gazette award notice and respective medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders, as under: a). Military Medal: Reference Supplement to the London Gazette issue of 4 February 1918 (shows place of residence Ullapool) b). British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/1660 (shows first entered theatre of war as No S-22202 with 7/Camerons) c). Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1660 (shows first entered theatre of war as No S-22202 with 7/Camerons) Reference \'The University of Aberdeen Roll of Service 1914-1919 (Allardyce, 1921)\', for below quoted service details: Quote, MATHESON, JAMES RODERICK, B.Sc., s. of James M.: b. Ullapool, 14 Oct. 1892. B.Sc. 1919. Pte., 3rd Cameron Hrs., 10 Jan 1916. Served with 2nd Gordon Hrs., 5th H.L.I. (No. 1 Reception Batt.). Home, 1916, 1918-19; France, Italy, June 1916-Oct. 1918. M.M., Oct. 1917. Unquote. James Roderick Matheson, was the third son of James Matheson (a Carter) and Ena Matheson (nee McLeod). The 1901 National Census for Scotland, records James (described as scholar) living with his parents and 5 x siblings, comprising 2 x brothers, viz; Kenneth Matheson & Samuel Matheson, and 2 x sisters, viz; Margaret Matheson & Isabella Matheson. In 1901, the Matheson family lived in the parish of Loch Broom at, Shore Street, Ullapool, Ross & Cromarty, Scotland. Prior to the Great War, James had been a student at the University of Aberdeen, where he graduated with a BSc degree in 1919. During the Great War, James enlisted in the British Army and was posted to his local infantry regiment, the Queen Own\'s Cameron Highlanders, subsequently serving in France with 7th Battalion Cameron Highlanders. Later he was transferred to the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, with which latter unit he served in France, being decorated with the Military Medal for bravery, and later served in Italy when 2/ Gordons were transferred to that theatre of war. James survived the Great War, and took his final discharge from the British Army on. After the Great War, James returned to teaching, and after graduation in 1919, pursued a long and distinguished career as a \'Teacher\'. He worked variously in Scotland, including a teaching post in Motherwell, Lanarkshire, and in England. He married Margaret May Cullum, at Dalziel, Scotland, in 1925. The 1939 National Register for England & Wales records James, described as Schoolmaster Science & Maths, living with his wife, at 193 Worting Road, Basingstoke, Basingstoke M.B., Hampshire, England. James Roderick Matheson is confirmed having died on, 1981, and his remains were interred in his native place of birth, located at, Morefield Cemetery, Ullapool, Highland, Scotland The medals professionally court-mounted (by Spink of London). The reverse of the mounting bar retaining it\'s original long stout hinged pin & clasp fittings Sold together with some hard-copy research The medals cleaned with traces of plating on BWM Condition: About VF

A highly desirable Royal Marines Officer \'Gallipoli\' & \'Irish Rebellion 1916\' casualty Group of 8: Captain Leonard Frederick William Tayler, Royal Marines, late Cadet British India Steam Navigation Company Limited & later Union Castle Line - 1914-15 Star (Capt. L. F. W. Taylor, R.M.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt. L. F. W. Taylor. R.M.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Capt. L. F. W. Taylor. R.M.) - The 1939-1945 Star: - The Atlantic Star: - The Pacific Star: - War Medal: - Coronation Medal 1953 Note the Great War medals all named Taylor (sic), and exactly as issued to Captain Leonard Frederick William 'Tayler' Sold together with: - 2 x rows of medal ribands (full set) mounted on pin-back bars, and as-worn by the recipient Note: Confirmed in Royal Marines Officers Service papers as 'Wounded-in-Action' at Battle of Krithia, Gallipoli on 13 July 1915. Important: Confirmed deployed in Ireland with 'Special Battalion Royal Marines' on active service during suppression of the Irish Rebellion (East Rising) between 28 April to 16 May 1916 War Services: His statement of 'War Services' contained in his Officers papers (held and accessible at The National Archives) specifically show his 'War Services' as: 1). Served with Chatham Battalion R.M.L.I. Landed at Cape Helles, 17/6/15 until 17/7/15 and from 25/7/15 until invalided on 19/9/15. Took part in general attack on Krithia, 12th & 13th July 1915. Wounded in action, 13/7/15 2). R. M, Battalion, Ireland, 28/4/16 to 16/5/16 'Irish Rebellion' Medals verification: All of the campaign medals verified as issued per the respective Royal Marines and British Merchant Navy medal rolls as under: - 1914-15 Star trio: Ref ADM 171/92 - Second World War Medals: Ref BT 395/1/95154 Leonard Frederick William Tayler, second son of Simon Walter Tayler (a Gentleman Farmer) & Marion Isabella Tayler (nee Hallaran) was a native of, All Cannings, Wiltshire, England. where he was born on, 22 February 1893 (baptized on, 30 April 1893). Leonard was apprenticed to the British India Steam Navigation Company Limited on, 16 February 1910, at which time he was appointed 'Cadet' and was 16 years and 11 months of age. During the Great War, Leonard was granted a 'Temporary' Commission in the Royal Marines, his appointments and promotions being; 2nd Lieutenant, 11 March 1915; Lieutenant, 13 September 1915 & Captain on 4 September 1917. He served variously with the Royal Marine Light Infantry, firstly at Gallipoli during the Dardanelles Campaign, where he was 'Wounded-in-Action' at Krithia, then, after recovering from his wounds, was deployed to Ireland in April 1916, with the Royal Marines Special Service Battalion, for suppression of the Irish Rebellion (Easter Rising). Interestingly, Leonard was deployed to Ireland a second time in the immediate post-armistice era, his 'War Services' endorsed as 'Duty with R.M. Guard, Haulbowline Dockyard, Queenstown' (located at Cork, Ireland) where he served 19/1/19 until 26/5/19. Leonard was 'Demobilized' from the Royal Marines on 30 August 1919 Leonard, married Olive Mary Bale, at Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, sometime during the last quarter of 1918. The couple were subsequently blessed with a son, Michael Frederick Tayler who was born 11 August 1920 (he served in the Indian Army during the Second World War, and who post-war became a Clerk in Holy Orders). After taking his demobilization form the Royal Marines, Leonard returned to the sea, pursuing his career in the Mercantile Marine. In the inter-war years he sailed as an officer with the Union Castle Line, with which shipping line he held the appointment of 'Purser'. His Board of Trade 'Medals' record shows that he was still holding the appointment of 'Purser' during the war years, when he qualified for four campaign medals including the Atlantic & Pacific Stars Leonard Frederick William Tayler is recorded as having died on 19 October 1965, prior to which time he had been residing at, 15 Park Road, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, England. He was succeeded by his wife and son The Reverend Michael Frederick Tayler a clerk in Holy Orders The recipients miniature medals, and the medals of his son (Reverend Michael Frederick Taylor, late Lieutenant, 7th Rajput Regiment, Indian Army) are being sold separately on the website, see item code's 21569 & 21602 respectively The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended form their original silk ribands and suspended from a mounting brooch bar which latter retains its long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: About EF

A historically evocative & well documented 'Escort to the Colours - Exit from India' Second World War era group of 6: Major (Q.M.) Frost Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry, late Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry and 1st Battalion Somerset Light Infantry - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Coronation Medal 1953 - Military LS&GC. GVI 'Regular Army' bar (5670999 W.O.Cl.2. A.F. Frost. Som.L.I.) Important: Company Sergeant Major Frost is confirmed as having served as member of the 'Escort to the Colours' of 1st Battalion Somerset Light Infantry when for the last time on Indian soil, a British regiment carried their colours through the 'Gateway of India' at Bombay on 1948, on which date the regiment had the unique distinction of being the very last British infantry regiment to leave India. The parade was captured by Pathe News, and the event and the recipient can be seen in the respective film and still photographs The medals sold together with a wealth of original ephemera as under; - Award document fm Buckingham Palace forwarding EIIR Coronation Medal to recipient in Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, D.C.L.I. - Army Form B.108 'Regular Army Certificate of Service' - confirming award of all 6 x medals - Army Book 64 - Soldier's Service and Pay Book - Regimental booklet The Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert's) Reunion 12th September 1959 - Presentation of Colours 1st Battalion The Somerset & Cornwall Light Infantry, Gibraltar, 17 May, 1962 - Pre 1953 photograph of CSM Frost escorting the regimental colours in England, with first 5 x medals up - Photograph of marching troops of Somerset Light Infantry in England - Photograph taken at Khyber Pass, India, of recipient posing in fron of the rock painting of the regimental crest of Somerset Light Infantry - Various copied extracts from regimental journal, london gazette, and army list Albert Frederick William Frost, was a native of Taunton, Somerset, England, having been born there on 6 August 1916 The below following obituary was published in the regimental journal; Quote, Frost: On 9th August, 1989 at home near Taunton, Major (QM) Albert Frederick William Frost, aged 72. "Jack" Frost enslisted in the Somerset Light Infantry in 1935 and after a brief spell in the 2nd Bn at Colchester joined the 1st Bn in India. He served with the battalion for 11 years and took part in its operations in Burma. As ORQMS, he was a member of the 1st Bn Escort to the Colours which marched through the Gateway of India at Bombay on the withdrawl of British troops from India in 1948. He is clearly seen in the photograph displayed in the National Army Museum which records this historic event. In 1951 he was posted to 1 DCLI as ORQMS and served in that appointment in Minden and the West Indies. Returning to 1 Som LI in 1955 he was RQMS in Plymouth, Malta and Cyprus. His first appointment on being commissioned as a QM in 1967 was the 2nd QM and MTO of the 1st Bn at Plymouth and Warminster, which was followed by a tour as QM of the TA Battalion at Bath. After amalagamation he was the QM of 1 SCLI in Gibraltar, Berlin and Gravesend 1961-66. He completed his 33 years service as the QM of the LI Depot in Shrewsbury in 1968. A keen sportsman he was a cricketer and a Vice-President of the Somerset County Cricket Club. On leabing the Army in 1968 Jack and his wife Charmain (assisted by btheir daughter Jean) managed a Health Clinic in Suffolk. They later ran a newsagents and tobacconists shop in Exeter. He is survived by his wife, Charmain, son Gerald and two daughters Jean and Tricia. Unquote. The medals suspended from contemporary silk ribands andloose mounted for display purposes on a green felt card Condition: GVF

A Horse Gunner\'s \'1914\' campaign medal group of 3: Gunner Richard W. C. Hales, 14th Brigade, Royal Horse Artillery - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (31171 Gnr: R. W. C. Hales. R.H.A.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (31171 Gnr. R. Hales. R.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (31171 Gnr. R. Hales. R.A.) Medals verification: All campaign medals and dated clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls of the Royal Horse Artillery / Royal Garrison Artillery - 1914 Star & dated clasp: Ref WO 329/2400 (roll compiled & dated, 1 May 1918) - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/304 (shown as No 226119 Gunner Richard Hales serving with R.G.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/304 (shown as No 226119 Gunner Richard Hales serving with R.G.A.) XIV Brigade, RHA: Was reformed in September 1914 with C Battery (from II Brigade, RHA), F Battery (from IV Brigade, RHA) and XIV RHA Brigade Ammunition Column. It joined 7th Division at Lyndhurst on formation. With 7th Division, it embarked to theatre of war 'Belgium' on 4 & 5 October 1914, subsequently disembarking at Zeebrugge on, 6 October 1914. The brigade served with 7th Division on the Western Front until, February 1917. While with the division, it saw considerable action serving at the Siege of Antwerp, the First Battle of Ypres, and in the battles of Neuve Chapelle, Aubers Ridge, Festubert, Loos, and of the Somme Richard Waite Cox Hales, second son of Richard Cox Hales (Rector / Clerk in Holy Orders) and Ada Young Hales (nee Elton) was a native of, Brighton & Hove, Sussex, England, where he was born on, 19, April 1874, and baptized at Hove, Sussex, on 27 May 1874. He married Winifred 'Kathleen' Hesse Ford, at Woolwich (home of the Royal Horse Artillery), London, sometime during the second quarter of 1909. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales, records Richard as a person of 'Independent Means' who together with his wife, are shown as 'Visitors', staying at the Bullivant family residence, located at, 36 Disraeli Road, Forest Gate, London. Richard appears to have 're-joined' the British Army shortly after the start of the Great War. He was subsequently posted to the 14th Brigade Royal Horse Artillery, with which unit he embarked for overseas service in Belgium, 5 October 1914. Prior to the end of the Great War, Richard - still a Gunner - was assigned a different regimental number '226119', when he was transferred to the Royal Garrison Artillery. The 1939 National Register for England & Wales records Richard and his wife residing at, Sevenoaks, Kent, where he is described as a 'Retired Stableman'. Richard Waite Cox Hales is recorded to have died at, Croydon, Surrey, England , on, 1 October 1948. Condition: GVF

A Jock 'Old Contemptibles' 1914 Star campaign medal group of 3: Private Andrew Sellar, ' - 1914 Star (1659 Pte. A . Sellar. 1/6 Gord Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1659 Pte. A . Sellar. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1659 Pte. A . Sellar. Gordons.) Important: All medals confirmed as entitled and issued per the respective campaign medal rolls as under; - 1914 Star: Medal roll (ref WO 329/2475) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Medal roll (ref WO 329/1662) Andrew Sellar, son of John & Helen Sellar was a native of Keith, Banffshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1880. He was one of seven children, having six siblings (two brothers & four sisters). The National Census for Scotland 1881, 1891 & 1901, shows Andrew, residing at the family home located at 38 Land Street, Keith, where in 1901 he was described as employed as a 'Plasterer'. In 1908, Andrew married Margaret Ann Melvin at Elgin, Moray, Scotland. By 1914, Andrew, and his family were living at 12A Reidhaven Square, Keith, where, except for his period of prolonged absence overseas during the Great War, he continued to live at least until 1930 (Valuation Rolls for 1930 refer). Andrerw Sellar is confirmed as having embarked overseas for France on, 9 November 1914, and having first landed and entered theatre of War 'France' the following day when Andrew and the rest of his Battalion disembarked at Le Havre. Reference 'The Sixth Gordons in France & Flanders' (D. McKenzie, 1921), Private Andrew Sellar is confirmed as having been a member of "C" and that he was a native of Keith, Banffshire, Scotland. Andrew Sellar is recorded as having died in his native Keith, in 1951, at which time he was 71 years of age Note: The medals professionally court-mounted on original silk moire ribands, by Spink of London. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings, and superb presentation of the highest quality Condition: GVF

A Jock ?Casualty? World Wars campaign service medal group of 4: Sergeant Duncan Gillies, 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (10675 L. Cpl. D. Gillies. A. & S. Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (10675 Sjt. D. Gillies. A. & S. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (10675 Sjt. D. Gillies. A. & S. Highrs.) - Defence Medal Sold together with; - Silver War Badge. Reverse officially numbered ?B253308? - 2 x ?Wound Stripes? g/m. These with reverse patent/makers marks - Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders g/m shoulder title with reverse loops - Physical Instructors g/m sleeve proficiency badge with reverse loops - Marksman g/m crossed rifles sleeve badge with reverse loops Note: : All of the Great War medals verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls for the Great War (ref WO 329/2852, for the 1914-15 Star, & WO 329/1787, for the BWM/Victory medals. The rolls were compiled and signed respectively on 4 November 1919, and 30 December 1919, wherein it is shown that Duncan Gillies was serving with 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Duncan first entered theatre of war 'France' on 19 December 1914 Important: Reference ?Silver War Badge? roll (ref WO 329/3201) compiled and signed at Nottingham on 18 July 1919, it is confirmed that Duncan Gillies was ?Wounded-in-Action? and was issued with a Silver War Badge numbered B253308 Duncan Gillies, the son of Duncan and Janet Gillies, was a native of Campbeltown, Argyllshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1888. The 1901 Census for Scotland, records Duncan as then a ?Scholar? residing at home with his parents and 9 x siblings at the family residence located at 19 Argyll Street, Campbeltown, Argyllshire, Scotland. Prior to enlistment he was employed by ?Trade? as ?Mineral Borer?. Duncan enlisted into the British Army on 2 November 1907, at which time he was posted to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Prior to the start of the Great War, Duncan served overseas in Malta and then India with 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. The 1st Argylls including Duncan, were stationed at Dinapore Cantonment, India when the Great War broke out in August 1914. While serving in France and Flanders, Duncan Gillies, then a Corporal, was ?Wounded-in-Action? in May 1915, his name being included in a regimental listing issued by General Headquarters, France and published in the ?Dundee Courier? newspaper, issue of 29 May 1915. It is likely Duncan Gillies, was subsequently transferred to the Labour Corps as a consequence of his ?Wounds?. Sergeant Duncan Gillies took his final discharge from the British Army on 4 April 1919, at which time he was serving with the Labour Corps The Great War medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient suspended from silk watered ?moire? ribands, on a mounting brooch bar this latter retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings. The Defence Medal mounted separately in the swing style on a silk riband the reverse of the mounting brooch retaining its original hinged pin and clasp fittings. The medals and insignia all mounted for display on a plush padded velvet board Condition: GVF

A Jock casualty \'1st Day Battle of the Somme\' later \'Killed-in-Action\' Great War medal pair: Corporal Joseph William Tweedie, 11th Battalion Royal Scots late 2nd & 15th (City of Edinburgh) Battalion\'s Royal Scots - British War Medal. Silver issue (17263 Cpl. J. W. Tweedie. R. Scots.) - Interallied Victory Medal (17263 Cpl. J. W. Tweedie. R. Scots.) Sold together with; - Original named card box of issue (a/f) Wounded-in-Action 1st Day Battle of the Somme: Private Joseph William Tweedie, 15th (City of Edinburgh) Battalion Royal Scots is confirmed \'Wounded\' in the abdomen by Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound (or, GSW) on, 1 July 1916 (his extant service papers held & accessible at The National Archives refer) Killed-in-Action: Corporal Joseph William Tweedie, 11th Battalion Royal Scots, is confirmed to have been Killed-in-Action, in France, on, 6 June 1917 The memory of the life and supreme sacrifice of Corporal Joseph William Tweedie, son of, Joseph William and Agnes Nicholson Tweedie, of Greenlea, Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, on a regimental panel bearing his service details at the Arras Memorial, France Medals verification: The campaign medal pair is confirmed as the full medal entitlement in respect of Private J.W. Tweedie\'s Great War service, per below following cited medal rolls - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/631 shows in order served 15th, 2nd & 11th Battalions Royal Scots - Interallied Victory Medals: WO 329/631 shows in order served with 15th, 2nd & 11th Battalions Royal Scots The Dumfries and Galloway Standard & Advertiser, issue of, 20 June 1917, contained the below following obituary: Quote, ANNAN SOLDIER KILLED Mr and Mrs Tweedie, Greenlea, Arran, have received intimation that their son, Corporal Joseph William Tweedie, Royal Scots, was killed in action in France on 5th June. He was employed in the town clerk\'s office, Kirkcaldy, at the outbreak of war, and soon after joined the Edinburgh battalion of the Royal Scots. After training, the battalion went to France, and was in various engagements. He was wounded in the Somme battle of July last year., but recovered, and was out again at the end of the year. His company officer writes \"I deeply regret that your son, Corporal Tweedie, has been killed in action. He was in command of a section of rifle grenades, and after taking the position he set out to take, was, I am sorry to say, killed. He always did his duty well and conscienceley in the trenches and out: and in losing your son I lost one of my most trustworthy and efficient non-commissioned officers.\" As a lad he was for some years with Messrs Carruthers and Robertson, solicitors, Annan. He was twenty-eight years of age. Unquote A poignant Killed-in-Action casualty pair of medals to a Scottish soldier who had been \'Wounded\' and had survived the slaughter of the 1st Day of the Battle of the Somme, only to be promoted and later returned to the Western Front, where while serving with a different battalion of the Royal Scot, was Killed-in-Action \'Battle of the Somme\'. The medals choice, virtually pristine Condition: EF

A Jock Territorial ?Casualty? Great War campaign medal group of 3: Private Lauchlan McKinnon, 7th (Territorial Force) Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders - British War Medal. Silver issue (1928 Pte. L. McKinnon. A. & S. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1928 Pte. L. McKinnon. A. & S. Highrs.) - Territorial Force War Medal 1914-1918 (1928 Pte. L. McKinnon. A. & S. Highrs.) Important: Private Lauchlan McKinnon, 7th Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders is confirmed as having been ?Wounded-in-Action? in France on 29 April 1917, on which date he received ?Gun Shot and Shrapnel Wounds?, or G.S.W., to his thigh Note: All the campaign medals verified per the Great War medal rolls (ref WO 329/1697, for the BWM/Victory medals, & WO 329/3267, for the Territorial Force War Medal). The rolls being compiled and signed at Perth, Scotland, respectively on 20 August 1920, and 4 March 1922 Lauchlan McKinnon, the son of Robert and Ann McKinnon, was a native of Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1896. Prior to the Great War, Lauchlan was employed as a ?Ships Blacksmith? and employed by McKay Brothers, Shipbuilders, Alloa, Scotland, where he had been employed for 2 years and 6 months prior to enlistment. His family residence address, was 25A Erskine Street, Alloa. Lauchlan had enlisted for the Territorial Force, on 1 November 1913, when only 17 years of age. He was ?Embodied? for service on 5 August 1914. During the Great War, Lauchlan served in France between 1 August 1918 through to 29 April 1917, on which latter date he was both ?Wounded in Action? and evacuated the very same day to the United Kingdom ? after a period of recuperation, he was posted to 5th Reserve Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on 3 October 1917, but he never again returned to France due to the nature of his wounds. On 7 February 1918, he was transferred to Class ?W? Army Reserve for employment with ?Forth Shipbuilding Engineering Coy.Ltd., Forth Shipyard Alloa, & struck of strength from 7 February 1918. He was subsequently disembodied on demobilization on 8 February 1919, and later discharged on demobilization on 31 March 1920. Lauchlan re-enlisted into the 7th Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Territorial Army) on 12 December 1921, at which time he was allocated the unique Army Number 2971476 The medals mounted in the court-style for display Sold together with copied research including service papers Condition: VF

A Jock \'Casualty\' & 1914 campaign medal group of 3: Private James Hosie, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914 Star (3-6423 Pte. J. Hosie. 1/ Gord: Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (3-6423 Pte. J. Hosie. Gord. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (3-6423 Pte. J. Hosie. Gord. Highrs.) Wounded-in-Action: No. 3-6423 Private James Hosie is confirmed being \'Wounded-in-Action\', in France, January 1915, reference the long list of \'Casualties\' published from the list dated 22 January 1915, issued by the British Expeditionary Force \'Base\', and published in The Scotsman newspaper issue of, 27 February 1915, He is shown in list as No. 6423 (sic) Medals Verification: The Great War campaign medals all confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders, as under: - 1914 Star: No clasp: Reference WO 329/2475 (entered theatre of war \'France\' 11 November 1914) - British War Medal. Silver issue: Reference WO 329/1654 - Interallied Victory Medal: Reference WO 329/1654 Sold together with some hard-copy photocopied research Condition: GVF

A Jock \'Drummer\'s\' \'Multi-Campaign\', Gallipoli, Palestine & France Great War \'Casualty\' and long service medal group of 4: Private Joseph Moodie 7th Battalion Royal Scots late, 7th Battalion Royal Scots (Territorial Force) - 1914-15 Star (300124 Pte. J. Moodie. R. Scots.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1344 Pte J. Moodie. R. Scots.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1344 Pte J. Moodie. R. Scots.) - Territorial Efficiency Medal (300214 Pte. J. Moodie. 7-R. Scots.) Wounded-in-Action: Drummer Joseph Moodie is confirmed being \'Wounded-in-Action\' at Gallipoli (Dardanelles Campaign), on 24 June 1915, per the casualty notice published in The Scotsman issue of, 5 July 1915, quoted below: Quote, LEITH TERRITORIAL BATTALION IN ACTION OFFICIAL CASUALTY LIST At Leith there has been received an official list of the casualties sustained by the 1/7th Royal Scots and the Highland Light Infantry, attached to the Leith Battalion. This is the first list, and only comprises the names of two men who were wounded at the Dardanelles on 24 June. The names are:- 1344 Moodie, J., Drummer, 1/7th Royal Scots, 30 Dickson Street, Leith. Unquote Another casualty notice - was posted in The Scotsman issue of 22 July 1915, wherein the recipient is shown as: - Royal Scots (7th Batt -Leith.) Moodie (1344), Drummer J. The preamble to the long list of casualties in the latter cited newspapers source is quoted below: Quote, SCOTS TERRITORIALS AT DARDANELLES LOSSES OF LOWAND REGIMENTS CAMERONIANS, ROYAL SCOTS, BORDERER\'S AND FUSILIERS Last night\'s casualty lists issued by the Press Bureau, record heavy Scottish regimental losses in the Dardanelles. The chief sufferers are the 1st Scottish Borderer\'s, who have a long list of killed and wounded: the 4th (Galashiels) and 5th (Dumfries) Battalions of the same regiment; the 5th (Queen\'s Edinburgh) Battalion of the Royal Scots; and the 4th (Kilmarnock) and 5th (Ayr) Battalions of the Royal Scots Fusiliers. The following were reported from the Base under date July 5 (Privates unless otherwise stated):- Unquote. Medals verification: All 4 x war and long service medals confirmed as entitled per the campaign medal rolls of the Royal Scots and the respective Army Order for the TEM as cited below: - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2610 (No 300124 7/RS entered 2B (Gallipoli) 12 June 1915 / disembodied (14 February 1919) - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/368 (shows service 7/R. Scots, and both numbers 1344 & later 300214) - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/368 (shows service 7/R. Scots, and both numbers 1344 & later 300214) - Territorial Efficiency Medal: WO 372/24/138939 published in an Army Order dated May 1929 Joseph Moodie, son of William Moodie (a Drysalter & Oils Worker) & Caroline Elizabeth Moodie (nee Fehrenbach) was a native of Leith, Midlothian, Scotland, where he was born in 1890. The 1901 National Census for Scotland, records Joseph living with his parents and sibling sisters (Caroline Moodie & Janet Moodie) at their residence located at, 158 Leith Walk, Leith, Midlothian. During the Great War, Joseph served with 1st/7th (Leith) Battalion Royal Scots (Territorial Force), with which unit he held the appointment of \'Drummer\'. Although he was \'Wounded-in-Action\' at Gallipoli - possibly twice - and subsequently served with his unit in Palestine and in the \'Killing-Fields\' of the Western Front in France and Flanders, he was fortunate to survive the Great War, and post-war continued to serve in the Territorial Force and later Territorial Army with the same unit, at least through to 1929 in which year he was awarded the Territorial Efficiency Medal. Joseph Moodie married Agnes Ayton Drummond, in South Leith, Midlothian, in 1919. Joseph Moodie is recorded to have died at, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland, sometime in 1973 The 1st/7th (Leith) Battalion Royal Scots (Territorial Force) was mobilised in Leith, near Edinburgh, on the outbreak of war in August 1914. The battalion sailed to Gallipoli in June 1915, transferring to Egypt in January 1916 where it served, and subsequently in Palestine, until April 1918. In that month it moved to France to help meet the German Spring offensives and served in France for the rest of the war. The battalion was reduced to cadre strength in March 1919 and returned home in May. During the Great War the 1/7th Royal Scots had the distinction of fighting in multiple campaign theatres, including Gallipoli, in Palestine with the Egyptian Field Force and latterly in France & Flanders, and fought against both the Ottoman Turkish and German armies, in Obverse of 1914-15 Star with some staining Condition: Mostly VF

A Jock's 'Mentioned in Despatches' for Loos, & later 'Killed-in-Action' campaign medal and 'Memorial Plaque' group of 4: Lance Sergeant John Sellar, 8/10th & late 8th Battalions Gordon Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (S-2084 L-Cpl. J. Sellar. Gord Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-2084 L-Cpl. J. Sellar. Gord Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-2084 L-Cpl. J. Sellar. Gord Highrs.) - Memorial Plaque (John Seller) The last 3 x letters of surname on BWM only have been officially corrected Note: Corporal John Sellar, is also confirmed as having been 'Mentioned-in-Despatches', per award published in the London Gazette issue of 1 January 1916 - the preamble to Sir John French's Dispatch indicating stating is was a recommendation for 'Gallant and Distinguished Service in the Field', for deeds performed prior to 15 October 1915 - and a very early award to the 8th Gordons, who first entered France & Flanders on 10 May 1915. Almost certainly an award for the Battle of Loos Wounded-in-Action Loos: John Sellar was 'Mentioned' for gallantry at Loos - whereat 'The Opneing Day' is recorded as being the bloodiest single day in Scottish Military History - in addition to winning a 'Mention-inDespatches - John also had the bad luck to be 'Wounded-in-Action' at Loos, per the casualty returns published in the Scottish newspaper The Daily Record issue of 21 October 1915, which contained a long list of Scottish casualties received from the Base of the British Expeditionary Force dated 11 October, 1915 Important: Private John Sellar is confirmed as having been 'Killed-in-Action' on the Western Front on 1 August 1917. His date of death was during the opening moves of the Battle known as 'Third Ypres'. 8/10 Gordons were involved in heavy fighting over a 3 day period marked by heavy mud and incessant rain, between 31 July - 2 August, in the vicinity of Frenzenberg Ridge Medals verified as the recipients full medal entitlement, as under; - 1914-1915 Star: Medal roll (ref WO 329/2801) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Medal roll (ref WO 329/1652) John Sellar, the son of John and Isabella Sellar, was a native of Birnie, Glenlossie, Morayshire, Scotland, where he was born in 1896. At the time of his borth his father was a maltman at the local Glenlossie Distillery located at Birnie. The family had relocated sometime before 1911, as in that year the National Census for Scotland, shows John (4) residing, with his parents and siblings Alexander (8), Annie (7) & Isabella (6 months) at Denny, Stirlingshire, at which time his father is described as employed as Held Maltman at the Bankier Distillery, located at Banknock, Stirlinghsire. John;s mother preceded him dying circa 1912, with his father remarrying a Margaret Newlands in 1913. By the time of the Great War, John was residing in Glasgow, Scotland, and it was there that he enlisted for service in the British Army. John Sellar first entered overseas theatre of war on 10 May 1915, on which date the entire 8th (Service) Battalion Gordon Highlanders, disembarked at Boulogne, France. At the time of his death, John was single, and in his will he left his estate to his father and stepmother, who were both still aive in 1918. John's name and sacrifice are commemorated by the Commonwealth War Graves Memorial, inscribed on the Menin Gate, located at Ypres, Western Flanders, Belgium 8th (Service) Battalion, The Gordon Highlanders was raised at Aberdeen in August 1914 as part of Kitchener's First New Army, they joined 26th Brigade, 9th (Scottish) Division. After inital training in the Aberdeen area they moved to Aldershot and in February 1915 went to Bordon for final training. They proceeded to France, landing at Boulogne on the 10th of May 1915 and went into action in the The Battle of Loos, with 26th Brigade of 9th Scottish Division. On Day 1 of Loos, 8/Gordons assaulted the Hohenzollern redoubt and advanced beyond it, taking two further objectives. They were forced to withdraw, however, in the face of determined counter-attacks having suffered heavy casualties the regimental history refers to the losses of 8th Gordons on that fateful day as '17 officers and "about 500" other ranks. On the 27th Sept they had to retake the redoubt. They were joined by the 6th Battalion but ended up surrounded. They fought their way back under heavy fire. On the 7th of May 1916 they joined 44th Brigade, 15th (Scottish) Division at Bethune and on the 11th amalgamated with 10th Battalion to form the 8/10th Gordons In July-August 1917, 8/10 Gordons, suffered appauling casualties during 'Third Ypres'. In the see-saw, pitched fighting around Frenzenberg Ridge, over 3 days the Battalion suffered 38 'Killed-in-Action' including Corporal Sellar, with 241 'Wounded-in-Action' and another 59 x other ranks 'Missing-inAction' All medals fited with original long legths of stitched silk watered 'moire' ribands Condition: Mostly GVF

A Jock's Great War Military Medal group of 4: Private G. Walker, 6th Battalion King?s Own Scottish Borderers - Military Medal, G.V.R. (12578 Pte. G. Walker, 6/K.O.S.B.) - 1914-15 Star (12578 Pte. G. Walker, K.O. Sco. Bord.) - British War Medal (12578 Pte. G. Walker, K.O. Sco. Bord.) - Interallied Victory Medal (12578 Pte. G. Walker, K.O. Sco. Bord.) Important: The award of the Military Medal was published in the London Gazette of 2 April 1918, and was an award for gallant deeds performed in France and Flanders The recipient George Walker was a native of Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Like many of his fellow Britons, George volunteered for military service shortly after the outbreak of the Great War, and is confirmed as having enslited on 26 August 1918. He first entered theatre of war 'France' on 12 May 1915. While serving in France he is confirmed as having been 'Wounded-in-Action', and as a consequence of the wounds was discharged from the British Army on 6 July 1918. In addition to his MM and campaign medals he also received a Silver War Badge in respect of the wounds he received, and this was numbered 418398 (reference the SWB Roll signed at Hamilton, Scotland on 22 June 1918). Condition: GVF

A Jock's Great War Military Medal group of four: Sergeant Donald Mackay, 2nd Battalion King?s Own Scottish Borderers Important: The award of the Military Medal was published in the London Gazette of 17 June 1919, and was an award for gallant deeds performed in France and Flanders - Military Medal, G.V.R. (21465 Cpl. D. McKay. 2/K.O. Sco. Bord.) -1914-15 Star (21465 Pte. D. McKay. K.O. Sco. Bord.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (21465 A. Sjt. D. McKay, K.O. Sco. Bord.) - Interallied Victory Medal (21465 A. Sjt. D. McKay, K.O. Sco. Bord.) Donald Mckay is confirmed as having first entered theatre of war 'France' on 18 December 1915 (the respective Medal Index Card refers). The card also is notated to show that Donald was demobilized form the British Army on 17 June 1919 The medals mounted for display in the court-style on a card board Sold together with some hard-copy copied research including the respective Medal Index Cards for the campaign medals and Military Medal Condition: About EF

A Jock?s Great War campaign medal group of 3: Private George Douglas 10th Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (2038 Pte. G. Douglas, A. & S. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2038 Pte. G. Douglas, A. & S. H.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2038 Pte. G. Douglas, A. & S. H.) Note: All medals verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls for the Great War (ref WO 329/2873, for the 1914-15 Star, & WO 329/1961, for the BWM/Victory medals. The rolls being compiled and signed respectively at London on 4 November 1919, and 19 January 1921) wherein it is shown that Private George Douglas, 10th Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, first embarked for theatre of war 'France' on 11 May 1915, disembarking the following day 12 May 19195, and where he remained in theatre France through to 20 April 1918 At the time of taking his final discharge from the British Army, George Douglas was serving with the Royal Defence Corps The medals mounted in the court-style for display Sold together with photocopied Medal Index Card Condition: GVF

A Jock?s Great War campaign medal group of 3: Private John Webster, 10th Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (later Royal Scots Fusiliers) - 1914-15 Star (6250 Pte J. Webster. A. & S. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (6250 Pte. J. Webster. A. & S. H.) - Interallied Victory Medal (6250 Pte. J. Webster. A. & S. H.) Note: All medals verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls for the Great War (ref WO 329/2905, for the 1914-15 Star, & WO 329/1961, for the BWM/Victory medals. The rolls being compiled and signed respectively on 27 February 1922, and 27 November 1920, wherein it is shown that Private John Webster, 10th Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, first entered theatre of war 'France' on 11 May 1915 During the Great War John Webster, served in three different units of the British Army, in succession as under; - Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders: Served with 10th A. & S. H. to 28 July 1916 - Royal Scots Fusiliers: From 29 July 1916 to 18 December 1916 - Army Service Corps: 19 December 1916, to 15 May 1919 At the time of his transfer from the Royal Army Service Corps to the Army Reserve Class Z, John Webster was holding the regimental number S/256782 The medals mounted in the court-style for display Condition: GVF

A Jock\'s Great War,Third Afghan War & Second World War medal group of 4: Private George Sutherland, 1st Garrison Battalion Gordon Highlanders, late Royal Scots later Conductor Edinburgh Corporation Transport - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-16628 Pte. G. Sutherland, Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-16628 Pte. G. Sutherland, Gordons.) - IGS 1908. GV Afghanistan NWF 1919\' (S-16628 L-Cpl. G. Sutherland, Gord. Highrs.) - Defence Medal Sold together with: - PSV Scottish Traffic Area Bus Conductors Badge\'(51mm) with a pre 1945 license number MM32316. Retaining its original lapel fittings 51mm Medals & clasp(s) verification: The Great War and India General Service Medals all verified as entitled per the below cited sources: - British War Medal: WO 329/1664 (shows service with Gordons & as No. 4529 Royal Scots) - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/1664 (shows service with Gordons & as No. 4529 Royal Scots) - IGS 1908 Medal with clasp: WO 100/I13/479 (shows attached No.2 Mechanical Transport Coy) George Sutherland, was a native of Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, where was born on, 22 January 1887. During the Great War, George served variously with the Gordon Highlanders & Royal Scots, having first entered a theatre of war while serving with the Gordon Highlanders. He was later transferred to the Royal Scots, and then back to the Gordons, latterly serving with the 1st Garrison Battalion overseas in British India. While in India, he served during the Third Afghan War & North West Frontier disturbances of 1919, during which he was attached to the No. 2. Mechanical Transport Company. After taking his discharge from the British Army, George returned to Scotland, where from the 1930\'s he resided at No. 14 Bread Steet. George was a long term member of the Edinburgh Corporation Transport, with whom he was employed as a Conductor, and holding the unique Scottish Traffic Area, license number MM32316. George married Helen Ann Fraser McGillivray, in Edinburgh, in 1924. and in the same year the couple were blessed with a son, George Alexander Sutherland, who later served in the Burma Campaign during the Second World War with the Lancashire Fusiliers. Another child, Elspeth Dorothea Sutherland was born to the couple in 1926. George Sutherland is recorded as having died in Edinburgh, Scotland, sometime in 1970, and was subsequently buried at, Aberlour Cemetery, Moray, Scotland, where he was laid to rest to be with his wife who had preceded him in 1968 All medals fitted with contemporary silk ribands, some stitched and, as-worn See item code 22873 for the son\'s Second World War medals Condition: Silver medals toned. The group GVF

A Jock\'s Korean War campaign medal pair: Private B. Mason, 1st Battalion King\'s Own Scottish Borderer\'s - Korea Medal 1950-1953 (22316495 Pte. B. Mason. K.O.S.B. R) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp \'Korea\' Note: The British issue Korea Medal (only) officially impressed with letter \'R\' denoting an official replacement medal Both medals retaining their original silk ribands, as issued. The British medal riband now stitched, and the corded silk riband on the United Nations medal complete with its issue mounting pin, with hinged pin and intricate drop-lock clasp fittings During the Korean War, 1/ K.O.S.B. were part of the United Nations forces that saw action at the First Battle of Maryang San in October 1951, where Private Bill Speakman was awarded the Victoria Cross for his outstanding acts of gallantry during the battle - his Victoria Cross being one of only 4 x Victoria Crosses awarded for acts of bravery during the Korean War (other VC awards were made to Officers of 1/Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (a posthumous award), and 2 x awards to the 1/Gloucestershire Regiment, one of which was posthumous) 1st Battalion King\'s Own Scottish Borderers was one of four Scottish regiments to deploy in Korea during the Korean War. The different battalions / regiments were; - 1/Royal Scots - 1/King\'s Own Scottish Borderers - 1/Black Watch - 1/Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders The 1st Battalion King\'s Own Scottish Borderers carried the below following battle honours for their services during the Korean War; - Kowang-San - Korea 1951-52 The medals mounted as-worn in the swing-style. The medals suspended from their original long lengths of ribbon. The white metal mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings, as-worn Condition: About EF

A Jock\'s Korean War campaign medal pair: Private J. Redpath, 1st Battalion King\'s Own Scottish Borderer\'s - Korea Medal 1950-1953 (22478706 Pte. J. Redpath. K.O.S.B.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp \'Korea\' Both medals retaining their original silk ribands, as issued. The British medal riband now stitched, and the corded silk riband on the United Nations medal complete with its issue mounting pin, with hinged pin and intricate drop-lock clasp fittings During the Korean War, 1/ K.O.S.B. were part of the United Nations forces that saw action at the First Battle of Maryang San in October 1951, where Private Bill Speakman was awarded the Victoria Cross for his outstanding acts of gallantry during the battle - his Victoria Cross being one of only 4 x Victoria Crosses awarded for acts of bravery during the Korean War (other VC awards were made to Officers of 1/Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (a posthumous award), and 2 x awards to the 1/Gloucestershire Regiment, one of which was posthumous) 1st Battalion King\'s Own Scottish Borderers was one of four Scottish regiments to deploy in Korea during the Korean War. The different battalions / regiments were; - 1/Royal Scots - 1/King\'s Own Scottish Borderers - 1/Black Watch - 1/Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders The 1st Battalion King\'s Own Scottish Borderers carried the below following battle honours for their services during the Korean War; - Kowang-San - Korea 1951-52 Condition: GVF

A Jock\'s Korean War campaign medal pair: Private J. Tierney, 1st Battalion King\'s Own Scottish Borderer\'s - Korea Medal 1950-1953 (22435567 Pte. J.Tierney. K.O.S.B.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp \'Korea\' During the Korean War, 1/ K.O.S.B. were part of the United Nations forces that saw action at the First Battle of Maryang San in October 1951, where Private Bill Speakman was awarded the Victoria Cross for his outstanding acts of gallantry during the battle - his Victoria Cross being one of only 4 x Victoria Crosses awarded for acts of bravery during the Korean War (other VC awards were made to Officers of 1/Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (a posthumous award), and 2 x awards to the 1/Gloucestershire Regiment, one of which was posthumous) 1st Battalion King\'s Own Scottish Borderers was one of four Scottish regiments to deploy in Korea during the Korean War. The different battalions / regiments were; - 1/Royal Scots - 1/King\'s Own Scottish Borderers - 1/Black Watch - 1/Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders The 1st Battalion King\'s Own Scottish Borderers carried the below following battle honours for their services during the Korean War; - Kowang-San - Korea 1951-52 Condition: VF

A Jock\'s Malaya Campaign & \'Death Railway\' FEPOW medal group of 4: Lance-Corporal John Jarvie 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp (L/C Jarvie. J 2982093 A & S. H.) - The Pacific Star. No clasp (L/C Jarvie. J 2982093 A & S. H.) - Defence Medal (L/C Jarvie. J 2982093 A & S. H.) - War Medal (L/C Jarvie. J 2982093 A & S. H.) The campaign medals are all contemporary privately engraved Sold together with below original ephemera: - Regular Army Certificate of Service (Army Form B.108) Death Railway Survivor: Extant Prisoner of War records held and accessible at The National Archives record that Lance-Corporal Jarvie was captured at the fall of Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942. John was interred in Singapore, through to early August 1942, and was subsequently transported as FEPOW labour to work on the infamous \'Death Railway\' in Thailand, in which country he is recorded as being interred at various camps from August 1942, until being liberated in 1945. In John\'s own words, he recorded the camps he was interred at in his \'Liberation Questionnaire\' as under: - From 01/03/1942: Singapore, under Camp Leader Captain Lee - From 07/08/1942: Ban Pong, Thailand, under Camp Leader \'McArthur\' - From 11/01/1945: Chunkai, Thailand, under Camp Leader Colonel Outram - From 06/05/1945: Nakom Paton, Thailand, under Camp Leader Lieutenant-Colonel Coates - From 22/06/1945: Sankri, Thailand, under Camp Leader Regimental Sergeant Major Marton John Jarvie, son of Mrs Mary Stuart (the mothers latter married surname was Stuart), was a native of, Glasgow, Scotland, where he was born on, 5 June 1906. Described as a \'Labourer\' John enlisted in the British Army, at Edinburgh, Scotland, on, 10 January 1938. Prior to enlistment, John, by trade a \'Labourer\', had been living with his mother at, 76 Main Street, Tomintoul, Banffshire, Scotland. On enlistment John was posted to the Regimental Depot of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, where he completed his basic training at Stirling Castle, prior to being posted to the 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. \'Home Service\' was short-lived, and exactly a year after enlisting, he was transferred to 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - the descendent unit of the immortal \'Thin Red Line\' - which battalion was then stationed in Madras Presidency of British India. John\'s record of service during his Army Service are: - 10/01/1938 - 10/01/1939: Home service (1/A&SH) - 11/01/1939 - 07/08/1939: India (2/A&SH) - 08/08/1939 - 14/02/1942: Singapore & Malaya - 15/02/1942 - 18/10/1945: Far East Prisoner of War - 19/10/1945 - 19/07/1946: Home service Lance-Corporal John Jarvie, took his final discharge from the British Army on 19 July 1946, having completed 8 years 191 days reckonable service A fine and desirable campaign medal grouping to an Argyll and Sutherland Highlander for the hard- fought ill-fated Malaya Campaign, and years of toil & endurance as a FEPOW service on the infamous \'Death Railway\' Condition: About EF

A Jock\'s Northern Ireland \'Casualty\' - Knifed by the IRA - and Cold War veteran\'s medal group of 8: Corporal James Bogan, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, late 1st Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) - General Service Medal 1962. \'Northern Ireland\' (24117116 L/Cpl J Bogan Gordons R) - United Nations: Service medal UNFICYP (United Nations Force in Cyprus). 1971 deployment - Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). Regimental Medal (24117116 Rfn. James Muir Bogan) - Active Service Medal. \'Northern Ireland\' (24117116 L/Cpl J. M. Bogan. Gordon Highlanders) - Cold War Commemorative, Gordon Highlanders, Libya & Germany (24117116 L/Cpl J. M. Bogan Gordons) - British Forces Campaign Service Medal \'Germany\' & \'Cyprus\' (24117116 L/Cpl J. M. Bogan Gordons) - The Veterans Star (24117116 L/Cpl J. M. Bogan Gordons) - Queens Sapphire Jubilee 1952-2017 (24117116 L/Cpl J. M. Bogan Gordons) Naming: The letter \'R\' on rim of the GSM 1962 indicates that the medal is an officially impressed & marked replacement medal, as struck at the Royal Mint and as issued to the veteran by the Ministry of Defence The first 2 x medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing-style. The ribands suspended from a white metal mounting bar, this latter complete with long hinged pin & clasp fittings. The veteran commemorative medals - all named - each with individual mounting bars, complete with hinged pin & clasp fittings The recipient is recorded as having enlisted in the British Army in 1966, and after completion of his basic training was posted to the 1st Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), with which regiment he served through to its disbandment in 1968, in which year he transferred to the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, with which regiment he served through to January 1979, in which year he took his final discharge from the British Army. During his service with the Gordon\'s the recipient served on regimental deployments to Northern Ireland during \'Operation Banner\'. James Bogan died at Elgin, Scotland, during 2022 A lengthy article, too long to quote here, titled \'The solid metal Gordon Highlander\' appertaining to James Bogan was published with a photograph of the recipient in retirement in \'The Bugle\' issue of Spring 2021 (The Bugle is the journal of the journal of the charity \'Sight Scotland Veterans\', and can be accessed in full by cutting & pasting below link into google search: - https://sightscotland.org.uk/sites/default/files/2021-05/The%20Bugle%20Spring%202021.pdf The above article refers to John being wounded by knife in an ambush by the IRA, and \'death defying\' training exercise with the SAS (Special Air Service Regiment), and from which source we are quoting with thanks the relevant extracts below: Quote, \"The Elgin resident served in the Cameronians rifle regiment and the Gordon Highlanders regiment in the late 1960s and the 1970s. He served in Libya, Cyprus and Germany, and did four tours of Northern Ireland. During one tour of Northern Ireland, Jim was ambushed by the IRA. His assailants tore open his flak jacket and knifed him in the stomach. But Jim wasn’t done. Thanks to his fellow soldiers, the Gordon Highlander survived. He spent three months in hospital, and lived to march another day.\" Unquote. Quote. Mr Bogan gained the nickname “Toboggan Bogan” while on an SAS training exercise in the west coast. “While out on a training manoeuvre with the SAS, Jim slipped down a 3,000 ft tall mountain in his sleeping bag,”.... “One chilly night, Jim had snuggled into his sleeping bag on a grassy hill near the top. Suddenly, he found himself slipping and sliding down the mountain, as gravity overcame the minimal friction between the bag and the grass. “Gorse and bracken eventually brought Jim’s slide down the mountain to a stop. The officers thought they would find his dead body at the bottom, but Jim survived it. “He just had no sleeping bag, or backside, and very raw feet.”..... Unquote. Condition: EF

A Jock\'s Second World War Malaya, Death Railway FEPOW & Korean War campaign & long service medal group of 7: Sergeant James Wood 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp - The Pacific Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal - Korea Medal. 1st type obverse legend (2979815 . J. Wood. A. & S. H.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp \'Korea\' - Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR first issue with \'Regular Army\' bar: (2979815 Sgt. J. Wood. A. & S. H.) Death Railway Commendation: Private James Wood received a \'Commendation\' from the British Camp Commandant at \'Chungkai\' Prisoner of War Camp, on the \'Death Railway\' Thailand, dated 21 October 1943 (Regimental records refer) as cited below: Quote, Private Wood J 2979815 Group VI 21st Octr, \'43: I note that you have given your blood for your comrades, an act, which under the present circumstances as a Prisoner of War is highly commendable Unquote Evidently a case of giving blood by very basic\' & hazardous local transfusion, for one or more of his less fortunate Jock \'Mucker\'s\' The medals, mounted on card in the court-style for display purpose Condition: Mostly GVF & better

A Jock\'s South African & Great War campaign & long service \'Died of Wounds\' medal group of 4: Private Robert Bower, 5th (Buchan & Formartin) Bn Gordon Highlanders (Territorial Force), late 6th (Banff & Donside) Bn Gordon Highlanders (Territorial Force) - QSA Medal. Silver 'CC' 'OFS' 'TR' 'SA 01' (9050 Pte. R. Bower. Gordon Highrs:) - British War Medal. Silver (4980 Pte. R. Bower. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (4980 Pte. R. Bower. Gordons.) - Territorial Force Efficiency Medal. GV issue (177 L.Sjt: R. Bowie. 6/Gordon Hdrs.) Note: Surname spelt 'Bowie' (sic) on TFEM, and exactly as issued. The medal confirmed awarded to Robert Bowers in 1911 while serving with 6th (Banff & Donside) Bn Gordon Highlanders (Territorial Force), at which time the recipient was employed and resident in Aberlour, working as a 'Baker'. The recipients TFEM medal is also referred to in his biographical entry in the monumental 'Turiff and 12 Miles Around'. Medal verification: All medals & clasps verified as entitled, per the campaign medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders and respective Army Order as under: - QSA Medal with 4 clasps: Ref WO 100/203 - British War Medal. Silver issue : Ref WO 329/1662 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1662 - Territorial Force Efficiency Medal: Ref Army Order No. 282 dated 1 October 1911 Ephemera: Sold together with hard-copy photocopied sets of the recipients service papers for both the South African and Great War eras, and a number of original postcard photographs that include the identified recipient in uniform serving with 4th Volunteer Service Company Gordon Highlanders, and later as a Corporal & Sergeant, respectively, with 6th Volunteer Battalion and 6th Territorial Force Battalions of the Gordon Highlanders. In one photograph, Robert is shown wearing his 4 clasp QSA! Robert Bower was a native of, Forgue, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1883. Robert Bower a 'Confectioner' had since 1899, been a serving member of the 6th Volunteer Battalion Gordon Highlanders, when on 18 February, 1902, at Aberdeen, Scotland, he signed a 'Short Service Contract' to serve overseas in South Africa with the 4th Volunteer Service Company of the Gordon Highlanders attached to the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders. Robert subsequently served with the Gordon Highlanders in South Africa during the South African War between, 3 March to 12 July 1902, and was discharged on 14 July 1902. After his return from South Africa (QSA medal with 4 x clasps), Robert reverting to his part-time volunteer service, with 6th Volunteer Battalion Gordon Highlanders through to 1908 (during which time he was advanced to Corporal rank), and later after the creation of the Territorial Force in 1908, with the 6th (Banff & Donside) Bn Gordon Highlanders (Territorial Force) in which latter unit he served through to at least 1912 - serving with 'Aberlour detachment of 6/Gordons (TF) holding the rank of Lance Sergeant Robert had taken his discharge form the Territorial Force sometime between December 1912 & August 1914, and was classified at that time as a 'National Reservist'. Following the outbreak of the Great War, Robert Bower was recalled to service as a 'National Reservist' on 5 January 1915, and was posted to the 1/5th (Buchan & Formartin) Bn Gordon Highlanders (Territorial Force), with which unit he served during the Great War. Robert subsequently served overseas in France, from, 26 November 1916. Private Robert Bower is confirmed having been 'Wounded-in-Action', when he received a 'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound', (or GSW), to his right leg in the vicinity of La Bassee, France, on 12 April 1918, during the fighting of the 'Germans Spring Offensive', and after being treated at No. 7 Canadian General Hospital at Etaples was repatriated back to the United Kingdom Robert Bower, was discharged from the British Army on 7 February 1919. Sadly, however, on 26 June 1919, at Craigleith Military Hospital, Edinburgh, he died of endocarditis, due to a direct result of his military service and wounds. Only because Robert was no longer a serving soldier, his death - a direct result of his wounds received in action - his name, memory and sacrifice, was shamefully not included or recorded by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Robert's death, sacrifice and service with honour, was however recorded for posterity by his kinsfolk, where his name is inscribed on the handsome sandstone memorial subscribed to and built by the townsfolk of Turiff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland A fine documented and illustrated Aberdeenshire volunteers medal group the Gordon Highlanders Condition: Mostly GVF

A Jock\'s \'Battle of Arras\' Great War casualty pair: Private William Muir, 10th Battalion Scottish Rifles (Cameronians) - British War Medal. Silver issue (41503 Pte. W. Muir. Sco. Rif.) - Interallied Victory Medal (41503 Pte. W. Muir. Sco. Rif.) Sold together with: - Medal riband bar. With 2 x silk moire ribands. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original hinged pin & clasp fittings Important: Private William Muir is confirmed having been 'Wounded-in-Action' during the Battle of Arras (the casualty lists published in 'The Scotsman' issue of 23 April 1917 refer). Note: Both medals verified per the respective campaign medal rolls of the Scottish Rifles: - BWM & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1124 William Muir was a native of Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1889 . By trade a 'Labourer', William enlisted into the British Army on 25 May 1916, and was posted to the 10th Battalion Scottish Rifles. William is recorded as having served overseas in France & Flanders, for 3 x months between 14 January 1917 to 15 April 1917. He was 'Wounded-in-Action' at the Battle of Arras (sometime between the dates of 9-15 April 1917), in 1917, his name and service details being published in the official casualty lists published in 'The Scotsman' newspaper issue of 23 April 1917 - in which his town of residence is shown 'Cambuslang'. Due to the severity of the wounds received, William was subsequently discharged as being no longer medically fit for active service, taking his discharge form the British Army on 9 March 1918. In respect of his discharge at the age of 28 years due to debilitating wounds, William was awarded a Silver War Badge (Reference Silver War Badge roll WO that records the SWB being issued with number 426524). At the time of taking his discharge at Aberdeen in March 1918, William's residence address was: 8 Emily Place off Annfield Street Gallowgate Glasgow Scotland At discharge his character was described as having been 'Good', with a 'Copy of Character' awarded in respect of William Muir, stating "He is a well behaved and deserving man; he served in France for three months and was wounded in Action" The medals retaining their original long length silk moire ribands, as issued Condition: EF

A Jock\'s \'Decorated by order of His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of Russia\' 1914 Star casualty group of 3: Private James McPherson, 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (8143 Pte J. McPherson R.S. Fus.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (8143 Pte J. McPherson R.S. Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (8143 Pte J. McPherson R.S. Fus.) - Russia (Imperial): Order of the Cross of St. George 4th Class Note: The clasp and Russian award are tailors copies Order of St. George 4th Class: The recipients service papers are endorsed 'Awd Russian Decor'n Order of St. George 4th Class, granted by H.I.M. the Emperor of Russia. (London Gazette d 24.8.15)'. The Newcastle Journal issue of 13 October 1916, contains the below quoted article pertaining to the presentation of the Russian gallantry award to Private McPherson: Quote, BRAVERY RECOGNISED AT ALNWICK CAMPS Before a full parade of the Permanent Staff and the convalescent soldiers at the Military Convalescent Hospital at Alnwick, yesterday, an interesting ceremony was performed by Colonel P. Broome Giles, C.B., commandant. To Private McPherson, No. 8143, of the 1st Royal Scots Fusiliers, the gallant officer presented the medal of the Russian Order of St. George (Third Class) awarded for gallantry and heroism displayed by Private McPherson in the earlier stages of the battle of the Aisne, where amongst other feats of daring, he carried two wounded comrades to safety through a hail of rifle and machine-gun fire. Colonel Broome Giles warmly complimented the young hero, who modestly returned thanks. The men on parade then set up three rousing cheers for Private McPherson. Unquote. Wounded-in-Action: James McPherson received multiple 'Wounds' by Gunshot & Shrapnel (GSW), which are endorsed in his extant service papers Quote, "Wounded Vailley, France & Flanders, during period 15 & 16. 9. 14. G.Shot.Chest. (serious). 1914. G.Shot. Chest & Left Arm Unquote. Separate medical records also record: -13/11/1914: GSW to Cheek - Admitted to No 3 Casualty Clearing Station (Hazebrouck) and Transferred to Base the next day 14 November 1914 (ref MH106/281) Sold together with below hard-copy photocopied papers: a. London Gazette cover and entry pages for the Russian award b. Medal Index Card confirming all Great War British medals and clasp c. Medical Records 'Casualty List' France, 1914 The medals mounted in the swing-style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: Cleaned GVF

A Jock\'s \'Decorated by order of His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of Russia\' 1914 Star casualty group of 4: Private James McPherson, 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (8143 Pte J. McPherson R.S. Fus.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (8143 Pte J. McPherson R.S. Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (8143 Pte J. McPherson R.S. Fus.) - Russia (Imperial): Order of the Cross of St. George 4th Class Note: The dated clasp is a tailors copy & the Russian award is a replica item Order of St. George 4th Class: The recipients service papers are endorsed \'Awd Russian Decor\'n Order of St. George 4th Class, granted by H.I.M. the Emperor of Russia. (London Gazette d 24.8.15)\'. The Newcastle Journal issue of 13 October 1916, contains the below quoted article pertaining to the presentation of the Russian gallantry award to Private McPherson: Quote, BRAVERY RECOGNISED AT ALNWICK CAMPS Before a full parade of the Permanent Staff and the convalescent soldiers at the Military Convalescent Hospital at Alnwick, yesterday, an interesting ceremony was performed by Colonel P. Broome Giles, C.B., commandant. To Private McPherson, No. 8143, of the 1st Royal Scots Fusiliers, the gallant officer presented the medal of the Russian Order of St. George (Third Class) awarded for gallantry and heroism displayed by Private McPherson in the earlier stages of the battle of the Aisne, where amongst other feats of daring, he carried two wounded comrades to safety through a hail of rifle and machine-gun fire. Colonel Broome Giles warmly complimented the young hero, who modestly returned thanks. The men on parade then set up three rousing cheers for Private McPherson. Unquote. Wounded-in-Action: James McPherson received multiple \'Wounds\' by Gunshot & Shrapnel (GSW), which are endorsed in his extant service papers Quote, \"Wounded Vailley, France & Flanders, during period 15 & 16. 9. 14. G.Shot.Chest. (serious). 1914. G.Shot. Chest & Left Arm Unquote. Separate medical records also record: -13/11/1914: GSW to Cheek - Admitted to No 3 Casualty Clearing Station (Hazebrouck) and Transferred to Base the next day 14 November 1914 (ref MH106/281) The medals mounted in the swing-style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin & clasp fittings A rare & desirable regimental grouping to the Royal Scots Fusiliers, and the more so with actual confirmation of the deeds of gallantry for which the Russian decoration was awarded Condition: Cleaned VF

A Jock\'s \'Mons-Le Cateau\' 1914 Star medal trio: Private Robert Charles McCraw 1st Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (9438 Pte. R. McCraw. Cam'n: Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (9438 Pte. R. C. McCraw Cam'n Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (9438 Pte. R. C. McCraw Cam'n Highrs.) Medals Verification: All medals and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls and of the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders: - 1914 Star. With clasp & roses: Ref WO 329/2476 - BWM & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1665 Robert Campbell McCraw, son of Alexander McCraw (a Baker) & Christina McCraw (nee McDonald) was a native of, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, where he was born in 1894. At the time of the 1901 National Census for Scotland, the family (then) comprising, parents and 9 x children), was located at, No 7 West Montgomery Place, South Leith, Edinburgh. By the time of the Great War the family home was located at, 56 Brunswick Street, Edinburgh, Scotland. Robert enlisted in the British Army at Edinburgh on, 20 January 1913, being posted to the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders. Robert subsequently served in France & Flanders during the Great War from 14 August 1914 where he served with 1st Battalion Queen's Own Highlanders. Robert survived the Great War, but not without suffering ill-health, as he was he discharged with a Silver War Badge on, 2 July 1919. Sadly, Robert lost two of his brothers, killed in action during the Great War, viz: No 12238 Private Donald McCraw, 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), who was 'Killed-in-Action' in Mesopotamia, and was 19 years of age at the time of his death & No 139630 Corporal James Alexander Leitch McCraw, 3rd Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force, who was 28 years of age, when he was 'Killed-in-Action' in France on, 29 March 1917 The medals swing-mounted and as-worn by the recipient. The silk moire ribands suspended from a contemporary mounting bar that retains its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Jock\'s \'Multi-Campaign\', Gallipoli, Egypt, Palestine & France Great War and long service medal group of 4: Private Hugh Henderson 1/8th Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) - 1914-15 Star (9526 Pte. H. Henderson. Sco. Rif.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (9526 Pte. H. Henderson. Sco. Rif.) - Interallied Victory Medal (9526 Pte. H. Henderson. Sco. Rif.) - Territorial Efficiency Medal. GV (3235562 Pte. H. Henderson. Sco. Rif.) Medals verification: All campaign medals confirmed as entitled per the respective Great War medal rolls of the Scottish Rifles, and respective Medal Index Cards as below cited: - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2701 - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/1128 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1128 - Territorial Efficiency Medal: Army Order of 1929 (Medal Index Card refers) Private Hugh Henderson first entered theatre of war '2b Balkans' 14 June 1915 -'2b Balkans' being the generic code used on Medal Index Card for the 'Gallipoli Campaign'. Hugh, fortunately survived the multiple 'far flung' campaigns that he served in during the Great War and was disembodied from the British Army on, 25 February 1919 1/8th Battalion Scottish Rifles (Cameronians): The 1/8th Battalion Scottish Rifles landed in Gallipoli as part of the 156th Brigade, under higher formation 52nd (Lowland) Division in June 1915 - and like all battalions of the 52nd Lowland Division, thereafter were amongst the most widely travelled and battle hardened battalions of the British Army. After their evacuation from Gallipoli in January 1916, the battalion moved to Egypt and served thereafter with the Egyptian Field Force in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign. The unit sailed to Marseille, France. in April 1918 and served on the Western Front until the end of the Great War in France. Hugh Henderson was assigned second regimental number at some stage during the Great War, the medal rolls for the British War & Interallied Victory Medal showing that latterly his regimental number (post 1916) had been 290358 Cameronians War Memorial: For a truly magnificent regimental Great War Memorial - see the Cameronians Memorial, unveiled on, 9 August 1924, by Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, who had been the Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) on the Western Front, using below link: - https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/138894 The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing-style. The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: VF

A Jock\'s \'Wounded-in-Action\' & \'Prisoner of War\' Great War medal pair: Private James Johnston, \'D\' Company 1/6th Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), 51st Highland Division - British War Medal. Silver issue (3660 Pte. J. Johnston. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (3660 Pte. J. Johnston. R. Highrs.) Wounded-in-Action: Recipient is recorded in extant service records as being \'Wounded-in-Action\' in France by Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound (GSW), to left leg (specifically shown as \'Bullet\' to left Knee) Prisoner-of-War: Confirmed captured by the enemy on 23 March 1918, during the German Spring Offensive. After initial treatment for his \'Wounds\' at Cambrai, he was thereafter transported to Germany, where for the remaining duration of the war he was incarcerated as a Prisoner-of-War in Germany, only being repatriated to the United Kingdom in January, 1919 Medal Verification: Both medals verified as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal roll of the Black Watch (ref WO 329/1357) that was compiled and signed at Perth, Scotland, on, 17 January 1921 James Johnston, second son of John Johnston (Cook & Confectioner) & Isabella Johnston (nee Rough) was a native of, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, where he was born on, 17 June 1887. The 1901 National Census for Scotland, records James (employed as a Message Boy) living with his family, comprising parents and 5 x siblings, viz; 1 x sister, Augusta Johnston (b. 1886) & 4 x brothers, viz; John Johnston (b.1881); Thomas Johnston (b. 1889); Robert Johnston (b. 1891) & David Johnston (b. 1894), the family then living at, 35 Dean Street, Edinburgh. By the time of the Great War, James was employed as a \'Master Slater\'. His service documents refer to him being \'mobilized\' on 1 June 1916, at which time his terms were to be \'for \'Duration of the War\' and on, 2 June 1916, he was posted to the 3/5th Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) for training prior to being posted overseas. James Johnston first entered theatre of war \'France\' in October 1916, at which time he was serving with 4/5th Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), and holding the regimental number 3660 (the Great War medal roll refers). James remained in France through to his capture by the enemy on 23 March 1918, at which time he was holding the regimental number 267905, and serving with 1/6th (Perthshire) Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), which battalion was serving under higher formation, 51st Highland Division (a.k.a. \'The Ladies From Hell\' by the Germans). James had been serving with 1/6 Black Watch since being transferred to the unit on, 9 December 1916. after being \'Wounded-in-Action\' by a bullet to the left leg leg and captured the same day, on 23 March 1918, he was initially treated at a hospital in Cambrai, and then transported to Germany, where he remained incarcerated as a Prisoner-of-War, until his repatriation to the United Kingdom on date 30 December 1918. James Johnston took his discharge from the British Army in 1919, at which time he showed his intended future place of residence to be, 78 Iona Street, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland Sold together with hard-copy photocopied research, including discharge service papers, medal roll extract page, German / Red Cross POW records & Medal Index Card The medals retaining their original long lengths of silk moire ribands, as issued Condition: About EF

A Jock\'s\' confirmed \'Wounded-in-Action\' during Battle for Hong Kong, who later \'Died \'as a Far East Prisoner of War medal group of 4: Corporal Robert Douglas, 2nd Battalion Royal Scots - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp - The Pacific Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal Sold together with below medal & ephemera: - Original named Army Council \'Condolences\' medal transmittal letter - Photocopied hardcopy set of the recipients \'Service Record\' Wounded-in-Action: Lance-Corporal Robert Douglas, 2nd Battalion Royal Scots, is confirmed having been \'Wounded-in-Action\', in fighting around Mt. Nicholson, Hong Kong island, on 21 December 1941 Died as Far East Prisoner of War: Lance Corporal Robert Douglas, 2nd Battalion Roya Scots, is confirmed having died in enemy occupied Hong Kong, on 11 August 1942, where he had been incarcerated at the Argyle Street, Prisoner-of-War Camp, located on the Kowloon Peninsula. Originally interred at the Argyle Street Cemetery, post-war, on, 6 July 1947, his bodily remains were re-located to the Sai-Wan Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery on Hong Kong Island. The life and supreme sacrifice of Robert Douglas, are commemorated in perpetuity in Hong Kong, by a memorial cross located at the Sai-Wan CWGC Cemetery Medals verification: The medal rolls for the Second World War are not in the public domain. However, the reverse of the named Army Council \'Condolences\' transmittal letter is marked to show that 4 x medals were issued to the next of kin of Robert Douglas Robert Doulas, youngest son of Andrew Douglas (a Quarryman and Stone Carter) and Janet Douglas (nee Smith), was a native of Dumfries, Scotland, where he was born in January 1910. William had at least 4 x older siblings, including brothers David (b. 1895), William John Douglas (b. 1897), James Hughes Douglas (b. 1899) and Robert Douglas (b. 1910), and an elder sister, Agnes Douglas (b circa 1893). Amongst his siblings, his brother William John Douglas, was also a \'Professional Soldier\' , who had served with the 1/5th (Dumfries & Galloway) Battalion King\'s Own Scottish Borderers in the Great War and post-war became a regular serving with the 1st Battalion King\'s Own Scottish Borderers Prior to enlisting in the British Army, Robert was employed as an \'Attendant\'. Robert enlisted for the British Army at Dumfries, Scotland, on 26 January 1933, for 12 years service comprising 7 x years with \'The Colours\' and 5 x years on the Army Reserve. On enlistment he was posted to the Royal Scots, joining the Regimental Depot on 29 January 1933. On 26 July 1933. He was posted to the 1st Battalion Royal Scots. On 12 December 1934, he embarked for overseas service in British India and from 13 December 1933 was on the strength of the 2nd Battalion Royal Scots, with which battalion he served until his death in enemy occupied Hong Kong on, 11 August 1942 Robert Douglas served in British India through to 27 January 1937, and then embarked for further afield \'Far East\' China Service in Hong Kong Colony, where he served from 28 January 1939 to 11 August 1942. On, 22 March 1939, Robert extended his terms of service to complete 12 years \'With the Colours\'. He was appointed (Unpaid) Lance-Corporal on, 13 April 1940, promoted to (Paid) Lance-Corporal on, 15 August 1941. Robert\'s service papers indicate that he served with No 18 Platoon in \'D\' Company of 2nd Battalion Royal Scots. During the fierce fighting of the \'Battle for Hong Kong\' it is confirmed that Robert was \'Wounded-in-Action\' in the fighting around Mt. Nicholson, on Hong Kong Island, on, 21 December 1941. Subsequently taken Prisoner of War at the \'Surrender of Hong Kong\' on, Christmas Day, 25 December 1941. Robert is recorded to have died of disease in Hong Kong on, 11 August 1942. The bodily remains of Lance Corporal Douglas lie buried in the Sai Wan War Cemetery, Hong Kong The extant Japanese Prisoner of War index card, records, his parent\'s, Andrew and Janet Douglas, residing at, 27 Brodie Street, Dumfries, Scotland. Robert\'s notified next of kin, was his older brother David Douglas, who resided at, 6 Howgate Street, Maxwelltown, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland All of the medals Royal Mint issues complete with their original silk ribands A scarce and well documented medal group to a, Royal Scots veteran of the Battle for Hong Kong See Code: 24135 for the recipients brother\'s medal group, to William John Douglas of the King\'s Own Scottish Borderers Condition: About EF

A Jungle Fighter\'s multi-clasp Malaya Emergency, Brunei Rebellion & Indonesian Confrontation campaign medal pair: Rifleman Chinbahadur Gurung, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles (Sirmoor Rifles) A). General Service Medal 1918-62. EIIR issue with 2 x clasps \'Malaya\' & \'Brunei\' (21147267 Rfn. Chinbahadur Gurung. 1/2 Gr.) B). General Service Medal 1962-07. With 2 x clasps \'Borneo\' & \'Malay Peninsula\' (21147267 Rfn. Chinbahadur Gurung. 1/2 Gr.) The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity with origins in Western Nepal, who served as a Rifleman with the 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles (Sirmoor Rifles) an infantry regiment of the Brigade of Gurkhas of the British Army 1/2 GR Casualties \'Brunei Revolt\': The regimental records of 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles records that the battalion suffered 21 x casualties during the Brunei Revolt, comprising 19 x Wounded-in-Action and 2 x Killed-in-Action / Mortally Wounded The medals mounted in the swing-style. The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining its long-hinged pin and clasp fittings A fine campaign medal pair representing active service in no less than 4 x different South East Asian campaigns to an experienced \'Jungle Fighter\' Condition: GVF

A Jungle Fighter\'s \'Brunei Rebellion\' & \'Indonesian Confrontation\' campaign medal pair: Rifleman Kulbahadur Gurung, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles (Sirmoor Rifles) A). General Service Medal 1918-62. EIIR issue & clasp \'Brunei\' (21153191 Rfn. Kulbahadur Gurung. 1/2 Gr.) B). General Service Medal 1962-07. With clasp \'Borneo\' (21153191 Rfn. Kulbahadur Gurung. 1/2 Gr.) The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity with origins in Western Nepal, who served as a Rifleman with the 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles (Sirmoor Rifles) an infantry regiment of the Brigade of Gurkhas of the British Army 1/2 GR Casualties \'Brunei Revolt\': The regimental records of 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles records that the battalion suffered 21 x casualties during the Brunei Revolt, comprising 19 x Wounded-in-Action and 2 x Killed-in-Action or Mortally Wounded Condition: About VF

A Junior Officer's Persian Gulf and Great War campaign medal group of 4: 3rd Officer Maurice Edward Norfolk, Mercantile Fleet Auxiliary, late H.M.S. Fox, Royal Navy - NGS 1915. GV 'Persian Gulf 1909-1914' (J.4707. M.E. Norfolk, Ord Sean, H.M.S. Fox.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Jnr. Offr. M. Norfolk. M.F.A.) - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal (Maurice E. Norfolk) - Interallied Victory Medal (Jnr. Offr. M. Norfolk. M.F.A.) Important: All medals and clasps confirmed as entitled on the respective medal rolls as under; - NGS Medal (Ref ADM 171/62) - issued on 22 January 1915 - BWM (ADM 171/111) & Interallied Victory Medals (Ref ADM 171/93) on 'Dreadful' - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal (Reference Medal Index Card BT 351/1/105236 ) Note: The recipient was also awarded a Silver War Badge (No 838910), issued while with H.M.S. Aro (ref ADM 171/184) that was issued to him on 19 June 1917 Maurice Edward Norfolk was native of Marks Tey, Colchester, Essex, England, where he was born on 6 May 1892. By the time of the 1911 National Census for England and Wales, he was already a sailor in the Royal Navy, having joined the 'Senior Service' sometime in 1909. It is most likely that Maurice also served in the Merchant Navy, or Royal Naval Reserve during the Second World War, as he is recorded as making a voyage to the United Kingdom in September 1939, and moreover married an American lady Maud L. Johnson (1893-1980) at Mobile, Alabama, U.S.A., on 21 December 1944. Maurice migrated to U.S.A. post-war, and died there on 20 May 1965, being buried at Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile, Alabama, U.S.A. The rank 'Junior Officer' is seldom seen impressed on British Campaign medals The medals court-mounted on card for display Condition: GVF

A Jutland Veteran\'s Naval Best Shot and Campaign Medal group of 4: Petty Officer William Henry Wilkey, Royal Navy a). 1914-15 Star (193457, W. H. Wilkey, L.S., R.N.) b). British War Medal. Silver issue (193457, W. H. Wilkey. P.O. R.N.) c). Interallied Victory Medal (193457, W. H. Wilkey. P.O. R.N.) c). Naval Good Shooting Medal. EDVII issue (193457 W. H. Wilkey, A.B. H. M. S. Commonwealth, 1906 3 Pr.Q.F.) Naval Good Shooting Medal: William Wilkey is confirmed being awarded his Naval Good Shooting medal in 1906, for his 'Shooting Excellence' with the 3 Pounder Quick Firing Gun, while serving as a crew member on the Battleship H.M.S. Commonwealth (which Battleship had 14 x 3 Pounder Quick Firing guns), the medal being sent to him on 10 June 1907 when he was then serving aboard H.M.S. Vivid. The Naval Good Shooting Medal Roll shows that his medal was the 304th to be awarded out of a total issuance of only 974 x medals awarded HMS Commonwealth, was a King Edward VII-class battleship of the British Royal Navy. Like all ships of the class (apart from HMS King Edward VII) she was named after an important part of the British Empire, namely the Commonwealth of Australia. Armed with a battery of four 12-inch (305 mm) and four 9.2 in (234 mm) guns, she and her sister ships marked a significant advance in offensive power compared to earlier British battleship designs that did not carry the 9.2 in guns. Commonwealth was built at the Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, and was laid down in June 1902, launched in May 1903, and completed in March 1905. After commissioning in March 1905, she served with the Atlantic Fleet until she was involved in a collision with HMS Albemarle in early 1907. While being repaired, she was transferred into what would become known as the Home Fleet. Following a reorganisation of the fleet in 1912, she, along with her sister ships formed the 3rd Battle Squadron, which served in the Mediterranean during the First Balkan War. The squadron returned to Britain in 1913 and remained there into 1914 Commonwealth had a main battery of four 12-inch (305 mm) 40-calibre guns mounted in twin-gun turrets fore and aft. These were supported by a heavy secondary battery of four 9.2 in (234 mm) guns in four single turrets, two on each broadside. The ships also mounted ten 6-inch (152 mm) 45-calibre guns mounted in casemates, in addition to fourteen 12-pounder 3 in (76 mm) guns and fourteen 3-pounder 47 mm (1.9 in) guns for defence against torpedo boats. As was customary for battleships of the period, she was also equipped with five 18-inch (457 mm) torpedo tubes submerged in the hull; two were on each broadside, with the fifth in the stern H.M.S. Obedient: Was a Repeat Admiralty M-class destroyer which served with the Royal Navy during the First World War. The M class were an improvement on the preceding L class, capable of higher speed. Launched in 1916, the destroyer served with the Grand Fleet during the Battle of Jutland in 1916, helping sink the torpedo boat V48 and narrowiy missing the German battleships as they withdrew. Subsequently, Obedient took part in anti-submarine patrols, attacking U-70 in 1917. The conditions of service meant that the destroyer was soon worn out and, after the armistice that ended the war in 1918, Obedient was placed in reserve. Despite a service life of only five years, the vessel was decommissioned and, in 1921, sold to be broken up Medals Verification: All 4 x medals verified per the respective Admiralty Medal rolls cited below: - 1914-15 Star: Ref ADM 171/119 - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref ADM 171/119 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref ADM 171/119 - Naval Good Shooting Medal. EDVII issue: Ref ADM 171/57 Note: Albeit the recipient ended his naval career as a Petty Officer, he was never recommended or received a Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, as his extant Naval Sheet held at the National Archives show that his conduct was thrice returned as less then Very Good, when & his conduct was returned as 'Good' only in, 1906, 1913 & 1915 William Henry Wilkey was a native of Kenton, Devon, England, where he was born on, 1 December 1880. William attested for the Royal Navy as a Boy Second Class on 7 April 1897. Promoted Able Seaman on 17 October 1900, he was awarded his Naval Good Shooting Medal whilst serving in H.M.S. Commonwealth in 1906, and subsequently saw service during the Great War in H.M.S. Lion; H.M.S. Obedient (including service at the Battle of Jutland); and H.M.S. Noble. Advanced Petty Officer on 1 April 1918, he was shore pensioned on 24 November 1920, and joined the Royal Fleet Reserve on 1 December 1920. William Henry Wiley died at Bristol, England during the last quarter of 1960 The medals professionally mounted in the swing-style The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining the long-hinged pin & clasp fittings Sold together with hard-copy of the recipients 'Service Sheet' Condition: Silver medals toned About EF

A Keighley Yorkshire Police Constable \'Body Found in Stream\' Great War \'Casualty\' medal group of 3 with Silver War Badge: Constable Edgar Briggs, West Riding Constabulary late 3rd Battalion Coldstream Guards - 1914-15 Star (15638 L.Cpl. E. Briggs. C. Gds:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (15638 Pte. E. Briggs. C. Gds. - Interallied Victory Medal (15638 Pte. E. Briggs. C. Gds. - Silver War Badge (B226634) Twice Wounded-in-Action: Lance Corporal Edgar Briggs is confirmed being \'Wounded-in-Action\', in France, on, two occasions. Firstly, on 15 September 1916 with \'Shrapnel Wounds\' to head and right knee, and secondly on, 16 November 1916, by \'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wounds\', that resulted in a compound fracture of his right shoulder with a further wound to his left thigh. As a result of the severity of these latter wounds he was placed on the 1st Ambulance Train Body Found Drowned in Stream: Edgar Briggs, like his father before him, became a Police Constable serving in the West Riding Constabulary, who died in service under peculiar circumstances in 1939. The Yorkshire Observer issue of 2 February 1939. contained a captioned portrait photograph of Constable Briggs, together with the below following article: Quote, BODY FOUND IN RIVER CONSTABLE WHO VANISHED END OF KEIGHLEY MYSTERY The mystery surrounding the disappearance of Police-constable Edgar Briggs, of Edensor Road, Keighley, a member of the West Riding Constabulary, was solved yesterday when his body was recovered from the River Aire at Stockbridge. About 4.30 a youth named, Ernest Shore, of 30, Low Well Street, Keighley, was walking along the river bank when noticed a body in the water near the dyeworks. He informed the police, and about an hour later Police-constables Hargreaves and Wolfenden recovered the body and recognised it as that of their colleague. A sad circumstance in the tragedy is that Hargreaves and Briggs were close personal friends. MISSING OVER A WEEK Constable Briggs disappeared on the morning of 22 January. Wholly engaged on orderly duties at the Keighley Divisional Headquarters, he came on duty at 6.30 that morning, and, after conversing with members of the office staff, went out, ostensibly to follow his duties. Some time later he was missed, and up to the discovery yesterday not a trace of had been found. Very popular among his colleagues, Constable Briggs had suffered a great deal of ill-health of late. During the war he served with the Coldstream Guards, and joined the West Riding Police in January, 1919. Before going to Keighley ten years ago, he was stationed at Carcroft in the Doncaster Division. Unquote. Latterly an Officer in the West Riding Constabulary, he went missing in early 1939. His body was sadly found in the River Aire at Stockbridge, some days after his disappearance had been noted, and an open verdict was given at the Inquest. It appears he had been suffering with illness and loss of memory in the previous period of time but the Coroner could not be certain it was a suicide Medals and Silver War Badge verification: All medals and Silver War Badge confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of Coldstream Guards and Silver War Badge roll as cited below: - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2605 (entered France 2 November 1915 / discharged 24 February 1919) - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/616 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/616 - Silver War Badge (B226634): WO 329/3028 (shown as enlisted 4 March 1915 / GSW shoulder) Edgar Briggs son of George Briggs (a village Police Constable) and Sarah Briggs (nee Helm) was a native of Hampsthwaite, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England where he was born circa 1898. During the Great War he served with the 3rd Battalion Coldstream Guards, serving in theatre of war \'France & Flanders\' with the British Expeditionary Force, from, 2 November 1915. During 1916, he was twice wounded-in-action frstly, on, 15 September 1916 with \'Shrapnel Wounds\' to head and right knee, and secondly on, 16 November 1916, by \'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wounds\', that resulted in a compound fracture of his right shoulder with a further wound to his left thigh. As a result of the severity of these latter wounds he was placed on the 1st Ambulance Train. He was eventually discharged in February 1919. Latterly a police constable in the West Riding Constabulary, he married Florence Mary Piper in the Doncaster district during the third quarter of 1922. While serving with the West Riding Constabulary, at Keighley, Edgar went missing on, 22 January 1939, and some days later his body was sadly found in the River Aire at Stockbridge and an open verdict was given at the Inquest. It appears he had been suffering with illness and loss of memory in the previous period of time, but the Coroner could not be certain it was a suicide. Sold with a quantity of copied research The Great War medals all fitted with and retaining their original silk \'moire\' ribands as issued A poignant medal group of considerable local history interest pertaining to Keighley and Hampsthwaite, and the West Riding Constabulary Condition: GVF

A Kent Yeoman\'s \'Gallipoli Theatre\' Great War campaign medal group of 3: Private George Ernest Geer 10th (Royal East Kent and West Kent Yeomanry) Battalion, Buffs (East Kent Regiment) late 1/1 West Kent Yeomanry - 1914-15 Star (1566 Pte. G. E. Gerr. W. Kent. Yeo.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1566 Pte. G. E. Geer. W. Kent Yeo.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1566 Pte. G. E. Geer. W. Kent Yeo.) Note: Surname shown as \'Gerr\' (sic) on Star only, and is exactly as named with transcription error from he respective 1914-15 Star medal roll Medals verification: All 3 x Great War medals confirmed as entitled per the respective regimental medal rolls of the East Kent Regiment as cited below: - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2616 shown as No 1566 Pte. G.E. Gerr, disembodied 21/03/1919 - British War Medal. WO 329/670 No 2907892 10th Bn E. Kent\'s, late No 1566 1/1 West Kent Yeomanry - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/670 No 2907892 10th Bn E. Kent\'s, No 1566 1/1 West Kent Yeomanry George Ernest Geer, son of Ernest Geer (a Bricklayer) & Amy Jane Geer (nee Lawrence), was a native of High Brooms near Tunbridge Wells, Kent England, where he was born on, 18 July 1896. At the time of the National Census for England & Wales, George is shown residing with his parents at \'The Glen, Pennington Road, Southborough, Kent\', at which time he is described as employed as an \'Errand Boy\' George enlisted in the British Army, for duration \'4 Years\' at Maidstone, Kent, on, 4 January 1915, by which time he was described as an \'Assistant Provisions Merchant\'. On enlistment we was posted to the West Kent Yeomanry. George subsequently served overseas at Gallipoli during the Dardanelles Campaign, from 24 September 1915. In 1916, he was deployed to Egypt. In 1917, his yeomanry unit was merged and he served thereafter with the 10th (East & West Kent Yeo.) Battalion \'The Buffs\' East Kent Regiment. After serving overseas on active service at Gallipoli, Egypt (inc Suez Canal Defences, and Western Desert) and on the Western Front in France & Flanders, George survived the Great War and was disembodied from the British Army on, 21 March 1919. After leaving the British Army, George \'A Man of Kent\' returned to his roots and settled at Tunbridge Wells, where he married Ivy Tuffield in 1922. For many years he was employed locally as a \'Bus Driver\'. George Ernest Geer is recorded to have died at Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, on, 30 August 1976 1/1st West Kent Yeomanry: At the outbreak of the Great War in August 1914, the unit was under command of the South Eastern Mounted Brigade, and moved with the brigade to Canterbury, Kent, England. Subsequent movements were: - Sep \'15: Dismounted, the brigade sailed from Liverpool for Gallipoli - Oct \'15: Landed under orders of 42nd (East Lancashire) Division - Jan \'16: Withdrew from Gallipoli and moved to Mudros - Feb \'16: Sent to Egypt where served under 3rd Dismounted Brigade on Suez Canal defences - July \'16: Brigade moved to join the Western Frontier Force. - Feb \'17: With East Kent Yeomanry formed 10th Bn The Buffs 230th Brigade 74th (Yeomanry) Division. - May \'18 : Landed at Marseilles, France & deployment on the Western Front. The Great War medals in near pristine condition, and a hard to find yeomanry regiment Condition: EF

A Kenya Colony Senior Police Officer\'s Great War medal group of 3: Senior Inspector Albert Finch Kenya Police, late British East Africa Police & 3rd Dragoons - 1914-15 Star (A.Insptr A. Finch. East Afr. Police.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (A.Insptr A. Finch. East Afr. Police.) - Interallied Victory Medal (A.Insptr A. Finch. East Afr. Police.) - Special Constabulary Long Service Medal. GVI 1st issue (Albert Finch) Note: Single last letter only of rank on 1914-15 Star overstruck - and exactly as issued Important: The 'Summary Sheet' for the respective medal roll (ref WO 329/2939) of the 1914-15 Star for the East Africa Police, shows that 81 x medals were claimed, of which only 57 x medals were issued, with the balance 24 x medals not to be engraved - and consequently a rare to unit medal issue First 3 x medals only mounted as worn Sold together with below following original ephemera: - Tinted portrait of recipient in uniform circa 1914 - Portrait photograph in Kenya Police uniform with ribands up - Copy of the Kenya Police Review, August 1935 ils - Home Office letter for award of the Defence Medal (medal not in lot) - Transmittal letter pertaining to the Special Constabulary Medal All medals verified as entitled / issued per below medal rolls & medal index cards: - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2939 - BWM & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/2343 - Transmittal letter for award of the Special Constabulary Medal - Transmittal lettter for award of Defence Medal (medal not present) Reference 'The Kenya Police Review' issue Vol. .4. No. 8. August, 1935: Quote, Mr ALBERT FINCH, SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE Mr. Finch joined the East African Police on the 14th August, 1913, as a 3rd Grade European Police Constable. On 1st April, 1914, he was promoted to 2nd Grade European Police Constable and to 1st Grade European Police Constable on 1st September of the same year. On 1st November, 1915, he was made an Assistant Inspector, an Inspector on 1st January, 1920, and attained the rank of Assistant Superintendent on the 24th December, 1922. On 15th November 1928 he was promoted to his present rank, Superintendent of Police. Mr. Finch has during his service been posted at most of the stations in Kenya, which include, Molo, Londiani, Nairobi (twice), Nakuru, Kisumu, Mombasa (twice), Lumbwa, Fort Hall, Kitale,, and Kyambu. He received the following decorations, 1914/15 Star, British War and Victory Medals. He retires on pension in February next year after twenty-three years' loyal and untiring service in this force Unquote. Albert Finch, son of Alfred Finch (Goods Guard London & North West Railway) and Mary Anne Finch (nee Simner) was a native of Rugby, Warwickshire, England, where he was born on, 30 September 1885. Albert was the youngest of child of his parents, and grew up with 4 x older siblings, comprising, brothers, Joseph & Alfred, and sisters, Sarah & Dorcas. Extant military service records held at The National Archives record that Albert first enlisted in the British Army at the age of 16 yeas & 6 months of age, as a 'Boy' soldier, when on, 23rd April 1902, at Rugby, Warwickshire, England, he joined-up for 12 Years 'With The Colours' for service with 'Dragoons of the Line'. At enlistment he was described as being a 'Musician' by trade. Albert was subsequently posted to the 3rd Dragoon Guards, which regiment he joined at Curragh, Ireland, on 26 April 1902. Albert's first period of military service was, in the vent, destined to be a short one, as only 49 days service he was discharged 'Not Likely to become an efficient soldier'. At enlistment Albert cited his father as his notifiable next of kin, who was then resident at, 14 King Street, Rugby, Warwickshire,. His service papers also show that his elder brother Joseph Finch was already a serving soldier with the 3rd Dragoon Guards (later transferring to 5th Lancers). Evidently keen on uniformed service, Albert, then attested as a volunteer in his local Militia battalion, when on, 15 January 1904, at Warwick, England, he enlisted in the 6th (Militia) Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment, at which time he was described as having been employed as a 'Labourer', and with prior service in 3rd Dragoon Guards. Albert's elder brother Joseph, a military bandsman, served in the South African War with 3rd Dragoon Guards. After leaving the British Army, Joseph took up an appointment in British East Africa, where he served with the East African Police (later Kenya Police) and the Kenya Prisons service. Like his younger brother, Joseph had a long and distinguished service n Kenya Colony, in which place he served 21 years, including service in the East African Campaign during the Great War. Joseph retired to his hometown of Rugby, in which place he was a stalwart of the local Royal British Legion and other veterans associations (the Rugby Advertiser issue of 25 June 1937 refers) While serving as Inspector in Charge of the Nairobi Police Station in 1922, Albert, found himself as the unenviable position of having to thwart - by use of considerable force - one of first, if not the very first, Kenyan nationalist protest during the 'Harry Thuku' riots. Harry Thuku, was the the father of 'Kenyan Naitonalism', and founder of the 'East African Association' (established in 1921) The colonial Kenyan government was heavily opposed to the association's aims, not least as the settler-dominated colony was not yet ready for any forceful representation of African economic, social and political views, and hence moved to ban national political movements. On 14 March 1922, Thuku was arrested in connection with his political activities. On the two following days, there were demonstrations initiated by Mary Muthoni Nyanjiru to protest his arrest. The first demonstration, on the 15th, passed off peacefully, dispersing after a public prayer for Thuku's safety. On the morning of the 16th, a crowd of 7-8,000 of his supporters gathered around the Nairobi police station - of which Albert Finch was in charge - to demand his release from detention. The police eventually opened fire on the demonstrators, killing at least 25 of them. White civilians joined in the shooting, and may have shot some of the protesters in the back. Thuku was exiled, without charge or trial, to Kismayu in the Northern Frontier Province of Kenya, in present-day Somalia In 1921, while on home leave from the Kenya Police, Alfred married Winifred Simpson Black, a Scot, whose family hailed from, Mount Pleasant, West Newport, Fife, Scotland. Prior to leaving Kenya Colony, the couple were blessed with a daughter, Margaret Patricia Finch, who was born circa 1934 (she married Robert John Sutherland, in Scotland in 1974). After retiring from the Kenya Police in 1936 after 23 years service in Kenya Colony, Albert returned to the United Kingdom with his wife Winifred S Finch, and daughter Patricia Mary Finch. The 1939 National Register of England 7 Wales, records the family living at, 124 Ashlawn Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, at which time Albert is described as being a 'Retired Supt. Police Kenya' and with notation under the remarks column that he was then serving with the 'Police War Reserve' Post 1945, Albert Finch is recorded as having returned with his family to Kenya Colony, where he died 'Suddenly' at, Kitale, Kenya on 20 February 1953, and where he was buried at Kitale Cemetery, the following day, 21 February 1953. The campaign medals mounted as-worn in the swing style, suspended form their original silk moire ribands. The mounting bar retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings An extremely scarce medal group to a colonial police officer, of considerable Kenyan historical interest basis his pivotal role during the repression of the 'Harry Thuku Riots'. in Nairobi in 1922 Condition: Medals about EF

A Killed-in-Action \'First Day Battle of Loos\' medal group of 3: Private James King, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (S-9348 Pte. J. King. Gord. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-9348 Pte. J. King. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-9348 Pte. J. King. Gordons.) Killed-in-Action: Private James King, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders is confirmed \'Killed-in-Action\' at the Battle of Loos, on 25 September 1915 Battle of Loos: At the Battle of Loos, on 25 September 1915, the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders were led into battle by the regimental pipers - the losses to all-ranks of the battalion were appalling, and numbered several hundreds killed, wounded & missing on the very first day of the battle, a day that was Scotland\'s bloodiest day of the Great War. Half of the 72 battalions in the assault on 25 September belonged to Scottish regiments. Twelve Regular, Territorial and New Army Scottish batallions formed part of the 1st, 2nd and 7th Regular Army divisions. Twenty-four other battalions, consisting of volunteers, formed the 9th and 15th Scottish divisions in Kitchener\'s New Army. Medals verification: All campaign medals confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders as cited: - 1915 Star: Ref WO 329/2801 (disembarked theatre of war \'France\', 1 June 1915) - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/1655 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1655 James King, fourth son of, Hugh King (a Farmer) and Margaret King, was a native of Wishaw, Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born in 1890. Prior to the Great War, James was employed as a \'Farm Labourer\' and resided, with his mother, at West Netherton Farm, Wishaw, Lanarkshire. James was just one of 10 children born to Hugh & Margaret King, James being the youngest, having 3 x elder brothers, and 6 x elder sisters. James enlisted in the British Army, at, Aberdeen, Scotland, on, 22 February 1915, being posted the same day to the Regimental Depot of the Gordon Highlanders. James joined the 3rd Battalion Gordon Highlanders on, 26 February 1915, with which \'Home\' unit he completed his basic training, prior to being posted with a draft to the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, then serving with the British Expeditionary Force in France on. He landed in France on, 1 June 1915, and joined the 2/Gordon \'In the Field\' on 6 June 1915. He was initially posted as \'Missing\' on 25 September 1915 - First Day of Loos - however, as his body was never seen or recovered thereafter, his casualty status was subsequently recorded as \'Killed-in-Action\' reference \'Soldiers Died in the Great War\' The life and supreme sacrifice of James King are recorded in perpetuity on a memorial panel at the Commonwealth War Grave Commission\'s \'Loos Memorial\', France Note: Unusually for a Great War fatal casualty, the recipients service papers are extant and held & accessible at The National Archives Condition: About EF

A Killiecrankie / Tenandry residents Great War \'Killed-in-Action\' medal pair: Private James Campbell 6th \'Perthshire\' Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Territorial Force, 51st Highland Division - British War Medal. Silver issue (4605 Pte. J. Campbell. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (4605 Pte. J. Campbell. R. Highrs.) Killed-in-Action: Private James Campbell, 6th Battalion Black Watch, is confirmed 'Killed-in-Action' in France, 23 April 1917, while serving under higher formation, 51st Highland Division, during the Battle of Arras Medal Verificiation: Both medals verified as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal roll of the Black Watch (ref WO 329/1356) that was compiled and signed at, Perth, Scotland, on, 5 November 1920 1921. James Campbell, grandson of Mungo Campbell (a Gardener's Labourer) & Catherine Campbell, was a native of, Moulin (Killiecrankie), Perthshire, Scotland, where he was born in 1893. At the time of the compilation of the 1901 National Census for Scotland, James, described as a 'Scholar', is recorded as living with his grandparents, and 3 x cousins at, West Faskally Cottages, Moulin (Killiecrankie), Perthshire, Scotland. By the time of the 1911 National Census for Scotland, James, then 17 years of age, is recorded as living in Moulin (Killiecrankie). During the Great War, James served with several battalions of his local regiment. Specifically the Great War Medal Rolls, shhow in sequence that James Campbell, first first entered theatre of war 'France' holding the regimental number 4605 while serving with the 6th 'Perthshire' Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Territorial Force. James was later transferred to 4/5th Battalion Black Watch, in which he held regimental number 6438, and finally re-posted back to the 6th 'Perthshire' Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), having a 'third' regimental number, viz 202330. In 1917, during the Battle of Arras, John Campbell was initially posted 'Wounded', later changed to 'Wounded & Missing', then 'Presumed Dead', before being recorded as officially 'Killed-in-Action' on 23 April 1917. His soldiers effects were sent to his widow, Janet McRae Campbell (nee McGregor, who he had married at Dennistoun, in 1915), whose Post-War pension claims show her initially residing at Balgowan, Perthshire. A second post-war pension claim, shows that the widow had re-married and was latterly naamed Janet McLaughlan (she had married William McLaughlan / McLauchlan at Dennnistoun in 1915). The body of James Campbell was never recovered form the battlefield of Arras. However, his supreme sacrifice is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission where his name and service details are inscribed on a panel of the Arras Memorial, in Arras, France. The Arras Memorial commemorates almost 35,000 servicemen from the United Kingdom, South Africa and New Zealand who died in the Arras sector between the spring of 1916 and 7 August 1918, the eve of the Advance to Victory, and have no known grave. The most conspicuous events of this period were the Arras offensive of April-May 1917, and the German attack in the spring of 1918 Additional memorials located in his native, Perthshire, Scotland, also record the sacrifice of James Campbell, viz: Killiecrankie School: A post-war register was compiled listing all of the former pupils of Killiecrankie School who had served in the Great War, including the 9 x servicemen, including James Campbell who was amongst the 9 x former pupils who had been killed or died during the Great War. The Perthshire Advertiser issue of 20 July 1920, recorded the names of the Killiecrankie School former pupils who had lost their lives in an article titled 'BRAVE SONS OF KILLIECRANKIE / UNVEILING OF SCHOOL ROLL OF HONOUR Tenandry Parish WW1 War Memorial: A bronze tablet held in the Tenandry Kirk contains the names of the 13 x men of the parish (located near Killiecrankie) who lost their lives in the Great War. Of the 13 names engraved thereon, were 3 x Officers, & 10 x 'Other Ranks', which latter included no less then 7 x men of the Black Watch Sold together with some hard copy photocopied research including medal roll extracts and medal index card Condition: About EF

A Kinlochbervie man's Great War campaign trio: Seaman Hugh McLeod Royal Naval Reserve - 1914-15 Star (A.8113, H. McLeod, Smn., R.N.R.) - British War Medal (8113A H. McLeod. Smn. R.N.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (8113A H. McLeod. Smn. R.N.R.) Important: All the Great War campaign medal confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll (ref ADM 171/122) Hugh McLeod was a native of the County of Sutherland in Scotland where he was born on 6 October 1876, and where he was a resident of Kinlochbervie. On-line resources record that his profession as having been a Merchant Seaman and Fisherman Hugh's extant Royal Naval Reserve service record can be accessed from The National Archives (Reference BT 377/7/8123) The medals each retaining their original long lengths of silk ribands Condition: VF

A Korea and Malaya campaign pair: Senior Aircraftsman A. Aspden, Royal Air Force - United Nations Service Medal with clasp \'Korea\' - GSM 1918. EIIR issue & clasp \'Malaya\' (4066105 S.A.C. A. Aspden. R.A.F.) Important: Sold together with original medal transmittal letter, as found, for the U.N. Korea Medal from R.A.F. Record Office to Mr Aspden. This dated 6 June, 1955. The recipients non entitlement to a British Korea medal would indicate service on the Line of Communications routes or bases located in Japan that supplied the Commonwelath forces in Korea, and which service qualified for the award of the United Nations service medal Medals for the Korean War issued to Royal Air Force personnel are scarce on the market Condition: GVF

A Korea War 'Casualty' campaign pair: Gunner A .E. Clements, Royal Artillery, late 120th Light Battery, 61st Light Regiment, Royal Artillery - Korea Medal (22560206 Gnr. A.E. Clements. R.A.) - United Nations Service Medal. With clasp 'Korea' Important: The published reference book 'Casualties Sustained by the British Army in the Korean War 1950-53' (N & M Press) shows a Gunner A. E. Clememts of the R.A. as having been reported as 'Wounded-in-Action' in 'The Times' edition of 13 June 1953 - notes with the medals indicate the actual date of 'Wounds' was incurred in battle on 'The Hook' on 28 May 22 May 1953 Sold together with collectors card with notes, and the relevant extract page taken from the above referenced casualty source Condition: VF

A Korea War campaign pair: Marine R.B. Wilson, Royal Marines - Korea Medal (PO/X.6635 R.B. Wilson. R.M.) - United Nations Service Medal. With clasp 'Korea' The privately compiled Royal Marines medal roll, shows that the recipient is confirmed as member of Royal Marines detachment aboard H.M.S. Newcastle Condition: GVF

A Korea War campaign pair: Private R.H. Hastie, 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers - Korea Medal (21033050 Pte. R. Hastiee. K.O.S.B.) - United Nations Service Medal. With clasp 'Korea' Note: The surname has an additional letter 'E' at the end - and is an 'error' as issued! Important: The published reference book 'Casualties Sustained by the British Army in the Korean War 1950-53' (N & M Press) shows a Private R. P. Hastie of the K.O.S.B. as having been reported as 'Wounded-in-Action' in the 'The Times' edition of 9 June 1951 - notes with the medals indicate the actual date of 'Wounds' was incurred in battle on 22 May 1951, during the attack on Hill 232. It is reported that Private Hastie as a member of 'C' Company was wounded - together with 5 others - when the US Army tank tank in which he was travelling was blown-up by a mine. During the stalled advance no less than 3 x US Army tanks were knocked out in the same village by mine explosion Sold together with collectors card and notes, and the relevant extract page relating to the above mentioned action, this latter taken form the regimental history 'The Borderers in Korea' (J.F.M. MacDonald) Condition: GVF

A Korea/Malay Peninsula group of 3: Sergeant M.C. Roe, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers - Queens Korea Medal (21126026 Cfn M.C. Roe, R.E.M.E.) - UN Korea Medal with clasp \'Korea\' - GSM 1962 & 2 clasps \'Borneo\' & \'Malay Peninsula\' (21126026 Sgt M.C. Roe, REME) Note: Single letter \'O\' of surname on the Korea Medal has been double stamped. The UN medal is a contemporary period issue Condition: GVF

A Korean War 'Died-of-Wounds' Casualty' group of 3: Lance Corporal David Forsyth Allan, 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - GSM 1918. GVI second issue 'Palestine 1945-48' (19045332 Pte. D. Allan. A. & S.H.) - Korea Medal (19045332 Pte. D. Allan. A. & S.H.) - United Nations Service Medal. With clasp 'Korea' Important: Lance Corporal David Forsyth Allan, a native of Denny, Stirlingshire, Scotland, where he was born on 25 August 1929, is confirmed as having 'Died of Wounds' in Korea on 22 October 1950. He is buried at the UN Memorial Cemetery, Pusan, Korea Sold together with a copy of the respective entry page from the casualty roll published in the regimental history 'The Argylls in Korea' (G. I. Malcolm 1952) Condition: GVF

A Korean War 'Wounded-in-Action' casualty' group of 3: Fusilier Robert Allan Case, 1st Battalion Royal Northumberland Fusiliers late 1st Battalion Royal Lincolnshire Regiment - GSM 1918. GVI type II 'Palestine 1945-48' (14467118 Pte. R. Case. R. Lincolns.) - Korea Medal (14467118 Fus. R. Case. R.N.F.) - United Nations Service Medal. With clasp 'Korea' Note: Only on the 'GSM 1918' the single letter 'S' in regiment name has been officially corrected - and common thus for this particular medal and clasp issue to that regiment Important: The published reference book 'Casualties Sustained by the British Army in the Korean War 1950-53' (N & M Press) shows a Fusilier R.A. Case as having been reported as 'Wounded-in-Action' in the 'The Times' edition of 29 October 1951 - notes with the medals indicate the actual date of 'Wounds' was incurred in battle on 6 October 1951, when 1/R.N.F. in the three day fighting at Point 217 incurred casualties of 16 men killed and 94 wounded Robert Allan Case is reported to have enlisted into the General Service Corps of the British Army on 13 June 1945. He transferred to the Army Air Corps 30 August 1945, by which time he had qualified for the War Medal. On 3 December 1946 he transferred to the Sherwood Foresters, and then to the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment on 14 February 1947. After service in Korea - where he was presumably on attachment to the R.N.F. - he transferred to the Army Reserve on 3 February 1953 and returned to civilian life Condition: Mostly GVF

A Korean War campaign and long service group of 3: Captain (QM) Lawrence Simpkins, Army Catering Corps - Korea Medal (22559345 Cpl. L. Simpkins. A.C.C.) - United Nations Service Medal. With clasp 'Korea' - Military LS&GC. EIIR with 'Regular Army' bar (22559345 W.O.1. L. Simpkins. A.C.C.) Staff Sergeant Major Lawrence Simpkins was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant (487763) on 30t Jun. 1969, with seniority 30tJun. 1965. To be Lieutenant 30 June 1969, with seniority 30 June 1967. His next promotions were being made Captain on 30 June 1971., and then Captain (Q.M.) on 10 October 1972. Captain (Q.M.) Simpkins retired from the British Army on retirement pay, 2 April 1973 Condition: About GVF

A Korean War campaign and long service group of 3: Company Sergeant Major M. R. Rae, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers - Korea Medal (22264248 Cfn. M. Rae. R.E.M.E.) - United Nations Service Medal. With clasp 'Korea' - Military LS&GC. EIIR 'Regular Army' bar (22264248 W.O.Cl.2. M.R. Rae. REME.) Note: The recipient was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1967, while serving with the British Army of the Rhine, in Germany Sold together with a copy of an official photograph showing the recipient with medals up at a presentation ceremony for award of the LS*GC to member sof the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. This photograph with official 'chops' to reverse, ref BHQ/67/168/11 'Public Relations Photo Section, Headquarters British Army on the Rhine'. This annotated to identify the recipient as 'L/hand officer (sic) W.O. Rae REME receving his long service medal See the illustration of the recipient with his Korea Medals up, standing last left facing in the front row The group professionally court-mounted and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The silk ribands attached to a mounting bar that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About GVF

A Korean War campaign medal pair: Fusilier K. Siddall, 1st Battalion Royal Northumberland Fusiliers - Korea Medal (22540205 Fus. K. Siddall. R. N. F.) - United Nations Service Medal with clasp \'Korea\' Note: 1st Battalion Royal Nurthumberland Fusiliers were awarded 4 x Battle Honours for their services during the Korean War they were; - Imjin - Seoul - Kowang-San - Korea 1950-51 Regulation dictated that British Army units could only include a maximum of 2 x battle honours for the Korean War to be worn on their regimental colours, and the two subsequently selected by the R.N.F. were \'Imjin\' & \'Korea 1950-51\' Condition: VF

A Korean War campaign medal pair: Private H. Bixby, 1st Battalion Black Watch - Korea Medal 1950-1953 (22654382 Pte. H. Bixby. B.W.) - United Nations Service Medal: With clasp 'Korea' Note: Last digit only of the recipients unique army number has been officially corrected, and exactly as issued - and fairly typical for this particular medal issue The recipients unique Army number denotes an enlistment in the British Army circa 1952 Between June 1952 - July 1953, 1st Battalion Black Watch served in Korea, with 29th Infantry Brigade. During their service in Korea, the regiment were deployed on several tours of the frontline position referred to as 'The Hook', and earned the below following battle honours; - The Hook 1952 - Korea 1952-53 Condition: Mostly VF

A Korean War campaign medal pair: Signalman G. R. Young, Royal Corps of Signals, late Royal Engineers - Korea Medal 1950-1953 (2046327 Sigmn. G. R. Young. R. Sigs.) - United Nations Service Medal: With clasp 'Korea' Sold together with; - Ministry of Defence Transmittal Letter to 'Mr G. R. Young, 214 Curzon Street, Leicester' - Named original card box of issue Condition: EF

A Korean War campaign pair: Corporal J. Goodman, 1st Battalion Royal Northumberland Fusiliers - Korea Medal (21125303 Cpl. J. Goodman. R.N.F.) - United Nations Service Medal with clasp \'Korea\' Both medals fitted with their original ribands, the UN service medal additionally having the original pin-back brooch as issued Note: The GSM 1962 awarded to the recipients son is also available separately for sale on this website Condition: GVF

A Korean War campaign pair: Fusilier R. Bush, 1st Battalion Royal Fusiliers - Korea Medal 1950-53 (22486540 Fus. M.P. Bush. R.F) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' The 1st Battalion Royal Fusiliers carry the below following battle honour for their services during the Korean War; - Korea 1952-3 Condition: GVF

A Korean War campaign pair: Marine W.C. Ellis, Royal Marines - Korea Medal 1950-53 (R.M.9352 W.C. Willis. Mne. R.M.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Condition: EF

A Korean War campaign pair: Musician R.E. Horton, Royal Marines - Korea Medal 1950-53 (RMB/X R. E. Horton, Musn, R.M.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea'. Note: The single prefix letter 'B' has been overstruck - and a typical common occurrence with this medal to this particular service The prexif number and rank show that these are the campaign medals of a Musician that served with the Royal Marine Band Condition: VF

A Korean War campaign pair: Private A. Fulton, 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers - Korea Medal 1950-53 (22470479 Pte. A. Fulton. K.O.S.B.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' The 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers carried the below following battle honours for their services during the Korean War; - Kowang-San - Korea 1951-52 Condition: VF

A Korean War campaign pair: Private D. McGrail, 1st Battalion Welch Regiment - Korea Medal (22426334 Pte D. McGrail. Welch.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' The 1st Battalion The Welch Regiment incurred an estimated 30 x casualties during the Korean War, and earned for the regiment the battle honour 'Korea 1951-2' Condition: VF

A Korean War campaign pair: Private G. Anderson, 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers - Korea Medal (22186440 Pte. G. Anderson. K.O.S.B.) - United Nations Service Medal. With clasp 'Korea' Note: Some official corrections to the recipients unique army service number - and common thus for this particular campaign medal Condition: About GVF

A Korean War campaign pair: Private G.M. Smith, 1st Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) - Korea Medal 1950-53 (22772051 Pte. G.M. Smith. B.W.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea'. The UN Korea medal retaining the original corded riband with integral fitted hinged brooch pin The 1st Battalion Black Watch earned the following battle honours for their services during the Korean War; - The Hook 1952 - Korea 1952-3 Condition: VF

A Korean War campaign pair: Private R. Donaldson, 1st Battalion The King's (Liverpool Regiment) - Korea Medal (22704866 Pte R. Donaldson, Kings) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Note: The last letters 'GS' in 'Kings' has been officially corrected - and a Common coccurrence with this particular medal issue The 1st Battalion The King's incurred an estimated 31 x casualties during the Korean War 9including 4 x POW), and earned for the regiment the battle honours 'The Hook 1953' and 'Korea 1952-3' Condition: VF

A Korean War campaign pair: Private R. Morgan, Army Catering Corps - Korea Medal 1950-53 (22308229 Pte. R. Morgan. A.C.C.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea'. The UN Korea medal retaining the original corded riband with integral fitted hinged brooch pin Condition: GVF

A Korean War campaign pair: Private Raymond Golding, 1st Battalion Royal Norfolk Regiment - Korea Medal (22463544 Pte. R. Golding, R. Norfolk.) - United Nations Service Medal with clasp \'Korea\' The UN Service Medal awarded to Private Raymond Golding is contained in its blue card box of issue Condition: GVF

A Korean War campaign pair: Trooper A. Marks, 8th Royal Irish Hussars - Korea Medal 1950-53. (22288719 Trp. A. Marks. 8H.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' The 8th Royal Irish Hussars earned the following battle honours for their services during the Korean War, but only elected to carry that for 'Imjin' on their 'Colours'; - Imjin - Kowang-San Condition: EF

A Korean War campaign pair: Trooper W. Crabb. Royal Tank Regiment - Korea Medal 1950-53 (22790239 Trp. W. Crabb. R. Tks.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Note: We have been advised that Trooper W. Crabb is included on the nominal roll 1st Battalion Royal Tank Regiment, which unit played such a promient part in the 'Hook' Battle The Royal Tank Regiment earned the following battle honour for their services during the Korean War; - Korea 1951-3 Condition: VF

A Korean War campaign pair: Tropper J. Meaden, 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards - Korea Medal 1950-53 (22483692 Tpr J. Meaden. 5th D.G.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea'. The UN Korea medal retaining the original corded riband with integral fitted hinged brooch pin Note: We have been advised that the recipient served in Korea with 'A' Squadron, 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards, which was commanded by Major G.T. Blundell- Brown The 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards carry the below following battle honours for their services during the Korean War; - The Hook 1952 - Korea 1951-52 Condition: GVF

A Korean War campaign service pair: Private A. K. Jordan, 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment - Korea Medal (19037263 Pte. A.K. Jordan. MX.) - United Nations Service Medal. With clasp \'Korea\' Sold with an assortment of original ephemera including; 1. Middlesex Regiment DCO. Korea. Regimental veterans enamelled lapel badge 2. Membership Card of the Middlesex Regiment Korean Club. This dated 1986 named to the recipient and numbered 141 3. Medal transmittal letter and addressed registered envelope for the UN medal, sent to; Mr A K Jordan 155, Hawthorn Crescent Cosham Hants Note: The medals both fitted with their original ribands - that for the UN medal riband fitted with the original intricate hinged pin brooch bar. The UN medal contained in it\'s original blue card box of issue Condition: EF

A Korean War campaign service pair: Private C. Cross, 1st Battalion Royal Norfolk Regiment - Korea Medal (22403881 Pte, C. Cross. R. Norfolk.) - United Nations Service Medal. With clasp 'Korea' Note: The medals both fitted with their original ribands - that for the UN medal riband fitted with the original intricate hinged pin brooch bar Condition: EF

A Korean War campaign service pair: Private G. Bee.1st Battalion Royal Scots - Korea Medal (22720496 Pte, G. Bee. R. S.) - United Nations Service Medal. With clasp 'Korea' Note: The medals both fitted with their original ribands - that for the UN medal riband fitted with the original intricate hinged pin brooch bar Condition: GVF

A Korean War campaign service pair: Private T. Butler 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles - Korea Medal (22246584 Pte, T. Butler. R.U.R.) - United Nations Service Medal. With clasp 'Korea' Note: 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles, served in Korea with 29th Infantry Brigade between November 1950- October 1951. The regiment was subsequently awarded the below following battle honours; - Imjin - Korea1950-51 Condition: GVF

A Korean War campaign service pair: Private W.J. Lewis, 1st Battalion Welch Regiment - Korea Medal (2259815 Pte. W.J. Lewis. Welch.) - United Nations Service Medal. With clasp 'Korea' Note: That for the UN medal riband fitted with the original intricate hinged pin brooch bar Condition: GVF

A Korean War medal pair: Private V. Cook, Royal Army Ordnance Corps - Korea Medal 1950-53 (71849 Pte. V. Cook. R.A.O.C.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea'. Note: The first digit only of the recipients regimental number has been overstruck - and a not uncommon occurrence with the naming of this particular campaign medal The recipients unique regimental number shows that he had originally enlisted in the Royal Army Service Corps of the British Army prior to 1941, and hence almost certainly entitled to other un-named Second World War campaign medals The UN Korea medal retaining the original corded riband with integral fitted hinged brooch pin, and contained in named original card box of issue Sold together with original Army Medal Office transmittal letter dated 1960, that shows that the recipoient was a native of Wakefield, Yorkshire, his address being; Mr V Cook 4, Stafford Terrace Alverthorpe Road Wakefield Yorkshire The medals fitted with their original ribands and both almost uncirculated Condition: EF

A Korean War medal pair: Trooper R.T. Phillips, 1st Royal Tank Regiment - Korea Medal 1950-53 (22795275 Tpr. R.T. Phillips. 1st R.Tks.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea'. The 1st Royal Tank Regiment served in theatre 'Korea' between 1951-53, earning the battle honour; - Korea 1951-53 Condition: About EF

A Korean War pair: Able Seaman S.W. Hoskins, Royal Navy - Korea Medal (C/SSX .848354 S.W. Hoskins. A.B. R.N.) - United Nations Service Medal. With clasp 'Korea' Condition: VF

A Korean War pair: Private D. McDade 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - Queens Korea Medal (14475750 Pte D. McDade, A. & S.H.) - United Nations Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Note: The UN Medal is the correct contemporary to the period of issue type Condition: GVF

A Korean War POW's campaign medal group of 4: Sapper J. Hollis, Royal Engineers - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI type II & clasp 'Palestine 1945-48' (14945369 Spr. J. Hollis. R.E.) - Korea Medal (22235551 Spr. J. Hollis. R.E.) - United Nations Service Medal. With clasp 'Korea' Important: The published reference book 'Casualties Sustained by the British Army in the Korean War 1950-53' (N & M Press) shows a Sapper J. Hollis, R.E. listed as having been reported 'Missing' on 2 May 1951, later confirmed 'Prisoner of War' on 15 December 1951 A copy of the respective entry page from the above referenced source accompany's the medal group Condition: GVF

A La Bassee / Flanders, casualty group of 1914 Star trio & Silver War Badge: Private Roland Edward Parker, 2nd Battalion Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry -1914 Star. With tailors clasp (9814 Pte. R. E. Parker. 2/Oxf: & Bucks: L.I.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (9814 Pte. R. E. Parker. Oxf. & Bucks) - Interallied Victory Mdal (9814 Pte. R. E. Parker. Oxf. & Bucks) - Silver War Badge (83876) Wounded-in-Action: Private Parker confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action' at 'La Bassee, France' on, 21 June 1915, where he received a 'Gun-Shot' to his left elbow joint. Notification of his casualty status was published in several English newspapers, that included the casualties lists of the Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, for example the 'Reading Standard' issue of date, 21 August 1915 Medals verification: All of the Great War medals and Silver War Badge confirmed per respective Great War Medal Rolls as shown: -1914 Star (no clasp claimed or issued): Ref WO 329/2461 - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/1369 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1369 - Silver War Badge: Ref WO 329/3114 Roland Edward Parker, son of Rushford Parker & Mary Cooke Parker (nee Hall) was a native of, Hillfields, Coventry, Warwickshire, England, where he was born, on, 30 April 1894. Roland had been prior employed as a 'Fitter, Motor Works', when he enlisted in the British Army, at Coventry, England, on, 14 January 1913. He was posted to the Regimental Depot of the Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. He was allocated the regimental number 9814, and after completion of his basic training was subsequently posted to the 2nd Battalion Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, which battalion he joined on, 2 April 1913. Roland first entered theatre of war 'France' when he embarked for France on 13 August 1914, where together with the rest of his battalion, 2/OBLI, he landed at 'Boulogne', on 14 August 1914. Roland was 'Wounded-in-Action', on 21 June 1915, at La Bassee., where he received a Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound (or, GSW) to his right elbow. The wounds were of such a debilitating nature that he was evacuated to the United Kingdom on, 28 June 1915, and never again returned to France. His extant service records (held & accessible at The National Archives), show that e took his final discharge from the British Army on, 30 January 1916, due to 'Discharge as permanently unfit for Active Service, and his return to 'Munition Work'. Roland Edward Parker married Daisy Hubbard, at Coventry, England, in 1922. Roland Edward Parker is recorded as having died at Coventry, on, 3 June 1935 Condition: GVF

A large collection of approx 250 x mostly British Regimental postcards circa 1902-1920 A lot - see sample images attached - of 250 regimental & military post-cards, mostly period 1901-1914, but may include a handful from the 1920\'s Includes Royal Flying Corps, various yeomanry, and corps and is particularly strong on Scottish \'Highland\' & Irish Regiments Virtually no duplication Approx 15% written on obverse and or stamped Postage to a United Kingdom address only is fixed at GBP 25 (the cards are inserted in two large ring-binder folders) Good bright colours throughout A great opportunity to add-in an excellent reference source on British Army uniforms of the era 1901-1920 Condition: Very good

A late Victoria era campaign medal pair for service in the Indian Empire of the British Raj and during the South African War: Private Thomas Rennie 1st Battalion Kings Own Scottish Borderers The pair of medals comprise: - IGS 1854. Silver issue with clasp \'Chin-Lushai 1889-90\' (942 Pte. T. Rennie. 1st Bn K.O. Sco. Bord.) - QSA Medal. Silver & 3 x clasps \'CC\' \'Pa\' & \'Jo\' (942 Pte. T. Renny. K.O. Scot: Bord:) Important: Private Thomas Rennie (sic) is verified as entitled to both medals and all 4 x clasps per the respective medal rolls of the 1st Battalion King\'s Own Scottish Borderers, as under: - IGS 1854 Medal (ref WO 100/74). With remarks for service with \'Gangaw Column\' in Chin-Lushai operations (Burma) between 15 November 1899 to 30 April 1890 - QSA Medal: (ref WO 100/182) Note: Private Thomas Rennie (sic Renny on QSA medal roll and medal named exactly as issued form the medal roll) is verified as entitled to all 3 x clasps on the QSA Medal, per the respective medal roll of 1st Battalion King\'s Own Scottish Borderers (ref WO 100/182) that was compiled and signed in-the field, at Rooidraai, Cape Colony, on, 2 February 1902, at which time the roll is annotated opposite the entry for Private Renny with the remark \'Discharged\'. A later supplementary page in the same medal roll (that was compiled and signed more than 2 x years later, on 3 May 1904) confirms the recipient\'s entitlement to a further single dated clasp \'South Africa 1901\'. Whether the dated clasp was ever forwarded to the recipient, or received by him is not known Thomas Rennie, son of Robert Rennie - who as next of kin is recorded as living at Wilsons Court, Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland - was a native of Edinburgh, Scotland, where he was born on 28 August 1865. On 24 April 1884, Thomas attested for the Kings Own Borderers at, Edinburgh, Scotland. At enlistment he was described as having been previously employed as a\' Labourer\', and that he was 18 years and 8 months of age. Thomas was posted to the Kings Own Borderers (later King\'s Own Scottish Borderers), with which regiment he subsequently completed a total of 17 years and 30 days service by the time that he took his final discharge from the British Army, on 24 June 1901. During his service \'With The Colours\' Thomas Rennie fought in 2 x campaigns, for which he earned 2 x campaign medals, vis an India General Service Medal with clasp \'Chin Lushai 1889-90\' (ref WO 100/74), for service in the \'Chin-Lushai\' hills bordering Burma and India, and a Queens South Africa Medal (ref WO 100/182) for his services in the South African War. Thomas had served overseas as under; - India: 02/10/1885 - 02/11/1889 - Burma: 03/11/1889 - 06/02/1891 - South Africa: 05/01/1900 - 22/04/1901 The recipients service papers are extant and are held and accessible at The National Archives Sold together with hard-copy extract pages from the respective campaign medal rolls confirming all medald and clasp Condition: GVF

A late Victorian 'African Wars' campaign group of 3: Private John Hutchinson 1st Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment, late 2nd Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment - BSA Medal. 'Rhodesia 1896' rev (2820 Pte J. Hutchinson. 2/Y & Lancr Regt) - QSA. 'CC' 'TH' OFS' 'ROL' 'TRA' LN' (2820 Pte J. Hutchinson, 1: Yk: & Lanc: Regt) - KSA Medal. With usual two dated clasps (2820 Pte J. Hutchinson, Yk: & Lanc: Regt) Note: The medals and all clasps are confirmed in the respective medal rolls (ref WO 100/169 for the BSA medal, WO/ for the QSA and WO for the KSA) Important: Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (2006, Seventh Edition) it is estimated that only 156 BSA medals were awarded with 'Rhodesia 1896' reverse to the 2nd Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment John Hutchinson was a native of Whiston, Roterhamd, Yorkshire, England. Describing himself as a 'Brass Finisher' by Trade having been previously apprenticed to Messers Dean & Co for 4 years. He claimed to be 20 years and 11 months of age, when he attested for service with the British Army at Pontyfract, on 27 September 1890. He was however no stranger to the military, as at the time of elistment he cited having previously served with the 3rd Battalion Yorks and Lancs Regiment which was a local volunteer or milita unit. His terms of service were 7 years with the Colours and 5 years with the Reserve (he was recalled from the reserve for service in the South Afruican War). During his period of service with the York and Lancaster Regiment, he served just over 8 years overseas as under; - South Africa: 14 May 1892 to 13 February 1897 (4 years 276 days) - India: 14 February 1897 to 17 December 1897 (304 days) - South Africa: 13 December 1899 to 30 August 1902 (2 years 267 days) John remained a Private soldier throughout his military service and was enver promoted. His papers reveal that his next of kin was given as his brother, William Henry Hutchinson, who resided at Wickerclay near Rotherham, Yorshire, England Note: The above details were extrapolated from the recipients extant service papers that are held at The National Archives in WO/97 file series, and which can beb accessed on-line through a genealogical website Condition: Toned about VF

A late Victorian 'Rhodesia' campaign pair: Trooper George Frederick Slight Southern Rhodesia Volunteers late Raaf's Column - BSA Company Medal. No clasp. Matabelend 1893 reverse (Tpr George Slight. Raafs Col'n) - QSA Medal. Silver & clasp 'Rhodesia' (311 Tpr: G.F. Slight. S. Rhod: Vols:) Important: Both medals and clasps confirmed as entitled on the respective medal rolls (ref WO 100/77 & WO 100/267) George Frederick Slight is shown on the BSA Company medal roll as having been present at the engagement at 'Senguesi', while the QSA Medal roll shows that his medal - together with a medal to another family member called 'A. Slight' - was issued to him at Bulawayo, Rhodesia on 6 March 1903 Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (7th Edition) it is estimated that 249 x BSA Company medals were awarded to 'Raaf's Column' Condition: The medals silver tarnished & with some edge bruising on QSA, otherwise the pair VF

A late Victorian campaign and long service pair: Private Charles Dean, Royal Marine Light Infantry - QSA Medal. With clasp ?Cape Colony? (C. Dean, Pte R.M.L.I. H.M.S. Dorris) - Naval LS&GC Medal. EDVII issue (PO.13197 Charles Dean, Pte, R.M.L.I.) Important: The South African War medal and clasp entitlement is confirmed on the respective medal roll (ref ADM 171/53), wherein 4394 Private Charles Dean is shown as having been issued with his medal on 29 January 1902 Charles Dean was born on the 18 September 1873. He first enlisted in the Royal Marine Light Infantry on 6 April 1889, and re-enlisted for a second time on 3 August 1904 Condition: Toned VF

A late Victorian campaign group of 4: Sergeant George William Bishop, Somerset Light Infantry late Royal Engineers - Egypt Medal. With clasp \'Suakin 1885\' (17166 Sapr. G.W. Bishop, 10th Co. R.E.) - Queens South Africa Medal. With clasp \'Natal\' (2239 Sejt. G.W. Bishop. Somerset: Lt.Inf:) - Kings South Africa Medal. With both dated clasps ( 2239 Serjt. G. Bishop. Somerset: L.I.) - Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Obverse dated 1884-6 Note: Minor official corrections to regimental number on QSA. The respective medal rolls (WO 100/64, WO 100/175, WO 100/323) show the recipients entitltement to all the British medals listed above, with the roll for the QSA showing entiitlement to 3 clasps including, Natal, Orange Free State and Transvaal - the two latter clasps now missing from the QSA here offered George William Bishop was born at Poona, Bombay Presidency, India (and most likely the son of a soldier serving with the Army in India. He attested as a \'Boy\' with the British Army at Taunton, Somerset on 13 October 1881, for service with the Royal Engineers. He was then 15 years and 8 months of age and had been a \'Clerk\' in civilian life. Inspite of his youth he also cited prior military service with the 1st Somerset Militia. He remained with the Royal Engineers, as a Boy, Bugler and then Sapper until 29 February 1888, on which date he then transferred to the 1st Battalion Somerset Light Infantry. In total he was credited with having 21 years and 13 days reckonable service by the time he took his final discharge Overseas service took him to Egypt (twice), Soudan, Malta, Gibraltar and South Africa His intended place of residence after leaving the British Army was, 33 St.Augustine Street, Taunton, Somerset Sold together with soft-copy set of soldiers service papers that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment The group mounted in the swing-style and possibly \'as-worn\' by the recipient. The emdals suspended from contemporary ribands, and the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Conditions: Usual light pitting on Egypt Medal the others better. The group about VF

A late Victorian era campaign medal group of 3 for the North West Frontier of India and South African War: Corporal Robert Montgomery, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, late 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders The group comprises; A). India Service Medal 1895. Silver issue with 2 x clasps \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98\' \'Tirah 1897-98\' (5289 Pte. G. Montgomery 1st Bn. Gord: Hrs.) B). Queen\'s South Africa 1899-1902. Silver issue with 2 x clasps \'Defence of Ladysmith\' \'Transvaal\' (5289 Pte. G. Montgomery. Gordon Highrs:); C). King\'s South Africa Medal 1901-02. With 2 x clasps \'South Africa 1901\' \'South Africa 1902\' (5289 Corpl.: G. Montgomery. Gordon Highrs:) Note: All medals and clasps verified per the respective campaign medal rolls of 1st & 2nd Battalions Gordon Highlanders as under; - IGS medal: Ref WO 100/89 the medal roll 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - QSA Medal: Ref WO 100/203 the medal roll of 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - KSA Medal: Ref WO 100/343 medal roll 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders George Montgomery, son of John Montgomery (Foundry Worker) & Mary Jane Montgomery (nee Dorman) was a native of Glasgow, Scotland, where he was born on 22 February 1871. At the time of the 1891 census he was living at home with his parents residing at, 15 Old Dumbarton Rd, Bridgeton, and his occupation was described as a lace factory shuttler. George enlisted in the British Army on 2 January 1895, and was posted to the Gordon Highlanders. At time of enlistment he was just one month short of his 24th birthday, and described himself to have been employed in civilian life as a \'Weaver\'. In 1901 he elected to extend his term to 12 years \'With the Colours, 10 of which he served variously overseas in India, and in South Africa During his service with 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders in India, George would most likely have been present, in the \'Storming of the Dargai Heights\' on, 20 October 1897, whereat, Piper George Findlater and Private Edward Lawson of the battalion each won the Victoria Cross for their conspicuous gallantry during the battle George was discharged 5 days after returning home in 1907. On June 24, 1907 he married Jane Laird (nee McDermid), a 32 year old widow. At the time, his occupation was that of a general labourer and he lied once again about his age, stating he was 32. He was admitted to Chelsea, 14 Aug 1941 and a death certificate indicates he died at Stobhill Hospital in Glasgow on 26th June, 1944 of bronchial carcinoma. At the time of his death his occupation was a warehouse porter Provenance: Ex Christies, March 1987 Condition: About GVF

A late Victorian era campaign medal group of 3 for the North West Frontier of India and South African War: Corporal Robert Montgomery, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, late 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders The group comprises; A). India Service Medal 1895. Silver issue with 2 x clasps 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' 'Tirah 1897-98' (5289 Pte. G. Montgomery 1st Bn. Gord: Hrs.) B). Queen?s South Africa 1899-1902. Silver issue with 2 x clasps 'Defence of Ladysmith' 'Transvaal' (5289 Pte. G. Montgomery. Gordon Highrs:); C). King's South Africa Medal 1901-02. With 2 x clasps 'South Africa 1901' 'South Africa 1902' (5289 Corpl.: G. Montgomery. Gordon Highrs:) Note: All medals and clasps verified per the respective campaign medal rolls of 1st & 2nd Battalions Gordon Highlanders as under; - IGS medal: Ref WO 100/89 the medal roll 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - QSA Medal: Ref WO 100/203 the medal roll of 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - KSA Medal: Ref WO 100/343 medal roll 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders George Montgomery, son of John Montgomery (Foundry Worker) & Mary Jane Montgomery (nee Dorman) was a native of Glasgow, Scotland, where he was born on 22 February 1871. At the time of the 1891 census he was living at home with his parents residing at, 15 Old Dumbarton Rd, Bridgeton, and his occupation was described as a lace factory shuttler. George enlisted in the British Army on 2 January 1895, and was posted to the Gordon Highlanders. At time of enlistment he was just one month short of his 24th birthday, and described himself to have been employed in civilian life as a 'Weaver'. In 1901 he elected to extend his term to 12 years 'With the Colours, 10 of which he served variously overseas in India, and in South Africa During his service with 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders in India, George would most likely have been present, in the 'Storming of the Dargai Heights' on, 20 October 1897, whereat, Piper George Findlater and Private Edward Lawson of the battalion each won the Victoria Cross for their conspicuous gallantry during the battle George was discharged 5 days after returning home in 1907. On June 24, 1907 he married Jane Laird (nee McDermid), a 32 year old widow. At the time, his occupation was that of a general labourer and he lied once again about his age, stating he was 32. He was admitted to Chelsea, 14 Aug 1941 and a death certificate indicates he died at Stobhill Hospital in Glasgow on 26th June, 1944 of bronchial carcinoma. At the time of his death his occupation was a warehouse porter Provenance: Ex Christies, March 1987 The reverse of the ribands individually fitted with velcro patches for display mounting Condition: About GVF

A late Victorian era campaign medal pair: Lance Corporal William Thomas Masterson, 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers - IGS 1895. 'PF' 'Tir 97-8' 'Samana 97' (4825 Pte. W. Masterson, 1st Bn. Ryl. Sco: Fus:) - QSA Medal. 'Transvaal' 'South Africa 02' (4825 L. Corpl. W. Masterton. Rl. Scots Fus.) Important: Both medals and all clasps verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of 1st & 2nd Battalions Royal Scots Fusiliers as under; - IGS 1895 Medal and 3 x clasps: Ref WO 100/87 - QSA Medal and 2 clasps: Ref WO 100/180 (shown as Masterton) William Masterson was a native of the parish of St Peter's, Woolwich, Kent, England, where he was born circa 1876. William enlisted in the British Army, at London, England, on 2 January 1895, at which time he claimed to be 18 years & 1 month of age, and described himself as a 'Barman'. At time of enlistment he expressed a desire to join the Royal Scots Fusiliers, which regiment he was posted to from 2 January 1895. William subsequently serv ed 5 years overseas in India and then South Africa, during which he saw action on the North West Frontier of India, and later in the closing stages of the South African War. During his service with the Royal Scots Fusiliers he served as under; - Home: 02/01/1895-08/02/1897 - India: 09/02/1897-09/02/1902 - South Africa: 10/02/1902-13/12/1902 - Home: 14/02/1902-01/01/1907 William transferred to the Army Reserve on 20 December 1902, and took his discharge from the British Army on 1 July 1907, by which time he had completed his 12 years service contract, comprising 7 years with 'The Colours' & 5 years with the 'Army Reserve' The medals mounted for display in the swing-style. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings on reverse Condition: About GVF

A Lieutenant Colonel's group of 6 - Special Service Medal & clasp 'Suraksha' (IC-36898 Lt Col R.N. Masaldan, Engrs) - Sainya Seva Medal & clasp 'Assam - Bengal' (SS-28520 Lt R.N. Masaldan, Engrs) - Ucchh Tungta Medal (IC-36898 Maj R.N. Masaldan, Engrs) - 50th Anniversary of Independence Medal (un-named) - Armed Forces 20 Years Long Service Medal (IC-36898 Lt Col R.N. Masaldan, Engrs) - Armed Forces 9 Years Long Service Medal (IC-36898 Capt R.N. Masaldan, Engrs) Uncommon on the market to find 'High Altitude' service medals named to a Lieutenant Colonel, and overall a good 'modern' combination to a senior commissioned officer. The prefix and different number on the Sainya Seva Medal being indicative of the recipient having initially served on a 'Short Service' commission / engagement prior to conversion to a regular long service career commission. The group mounted presumably as worn (no pin bar on reverse). Condition: VF

A Liverpool City Policeman's long service medal pair and St. John Ambulance Association medalion: Constable Arthur John Jacques, Liverpool City Police - Liverpool City Police Good Service. Bronze. Presented 15 Sept 1939 (Con: 217 "E" Arthur John Jacques.) - Liverpool City Police Good Service. Silver. Presented 15th Sept 1944 (Con. 217.F. A. J. Jacques) - St. John Ambulance Association Medalion (310965 Arthur J Jacques) Note: The Liverpool City Police medals both fitted with their respective integral buckle brooches on ribands and silver medal contained in fitted leatherette case of issue. The silver Police medal with clasp reading 'Service over 30 years', and reverse of medal with English silver hallmarks Condition: GVF and better

A London Regiment Great War Casualty Pair: Private Leopold Victor alias \'Frank\' Tondeur, 21st (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (1st Surrey Rifles) (TF) - British War Medal (4159 Pte. F. Tondeur. 21-Lond. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (4159 Pte. F. Tondeur. 21-Lond. R.) Note: BWM only with official corrections to naming - and exactly as issued Killed-in-Action: Leopold Victor Tondeur - known by his alias 'Frank' Tondeur was Killed-in-Action, in France on, 15 September 1916 Medals Verification: Both medals confirmed as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War, per the respective medal roll of 21st London Regiment (ref WO 329/1943), wherein both of the recipients regimental numbers are shown, viz No 4149 which was the first number issued, and secondly 651616, this last being the number he had been allocated and was using at the time of being killed Frank Tondeur first entered theatre of war France on 2 January 1916 Curiously, Leopold Victor alias 'Frank' Tondeur's Medal Index Card has on the reverse the below date & address: 23-12-1938 Royal Naval College Greenwich S.E. 10 Leopold Victor 'Frank' Tondeur, son of Louis Tondeur (a 'Gas Stoker' & Phoebe Ann Hughes Tondeur (nee Bray) was a native of Lambeth, London, England, where he was born in 1898 (he was baptised in the parish of St. Peter, Vauxhall, London, England, on, 13 April 1898. At the time of his baptism his parents were residing at, 17 Leopold Street, from where his father was employed as a 'Labourer'. By the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, Leopold , is recorded as a 'Schoolboy' living with his parents and 8 x siblings at the family home located at; 116 Upper Kennington Lane, Kennington, London The Great War medals retaining their original long and still 'bright' silk moire ribands, as issued See item code 21531 for the recipients brothers medals and Memorial Plaque, that are being sold separately. The brothers are uniquely the only persons with the surname 'Tondeur' listed on the Great War casualty rolls maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Condition: About EF

A Londoner\'s \'Pristine\' Great War \'Casualty\' pair of medals: Private Ernest William Stow, 17th Battalion King\'s Royal Rifle Corps late 5th (City of London) Battalion London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade) - British War Medal. Silver issue (4263 Pte. E. W. Stow. 5-Lond. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (4263 Pte. E. W. Stow. 5-Lond. R.) Sold together with below following: a). Official card boxes of issue (a/f) for the medals, these each with named label (4263 Pte. E. W. Stow. 5-Lond. R.) b). Army Form W 5112 (19/02/1921) acknowledgement receipt for medals signed by a Capt. Felshnson K.R.R.C., for the Colonel. c). Notice pertaining to issuance of the Interallied Victory Medal Wounded-in-Action: Private Ernest William Stow, 17th Battalion King\'s Royal Rifle Corps is confirmed having been \'Wounded-in-Action\' in France, August 1917, while serving with 17th Battalion King\'s Royal Rifle Corps (ref MH 106/474) Medals Verification: The Great War campaign medals all verified as issued per the respective medal rolls of the King\'s Royal Rifle Corps, as under: - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/1523 (shows first entered a theatre of war, with 1/5 London Regiment, later No. A/200193 17th K.R.R.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1523 (shows first entered a theatre of war, with 1/5 London Regiment, later No. A/200193 17th K.R.R.C.) Ernest Albert Stow son of William Stow (a Carpenter) & Emily Stow was a native of Pimlico, London, England, where he was born on, 3 January 1876. At the time of the 1881 National Census for England and Wales, Ernest is shown as living with his parents and - at the time - 2 x sibling sisters (Elizabeth J. Stow & Alice M. Stow) residing at, 35 Ebury Buildings, St George Hanover Square Belgravia, London, England. By the time of the 1911 National Census, the Stow family had relocated to, 30 Chester Terrace, London, SW, at which time William is recorded as a \'Hospital Clerk\', and living at home with his widowed mother, and youngest sister, Edith Emily Stow (a School Teacher with the London County Council) During the Great War, Ernest enlisted in the British Army on, 20 November 1915, at which time he was posted to the 5th (City of London) Battalion London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade). After completion of his basic training, was sometime in April 1916, sent to join 1/5 London Regiment in France, and was serving with the 1/5 London\'s when he first entered a theatre of war. Ernest was later transferred to the 17th Battalion King\'s Royal Rifle Corps, with which latter unit he held the regimental number 200193. Ernest, is confirmed being \'Wounded-in-Action\' during August 1917. Extant War Office: First World War Representative Medical Records of Servicemen (ref MH 106/474), show that Ernest Stow (40 years of age, who had served 15 months in France with the BE.F.) was admitted to the No 11 Casualty Clearing Station, where he was treated for multiple \'Shrapnel\' wounds to, left side and face, legs, thighs and left foot. The nature of the wounds were so debilitating that Ernest took his discharge from the British Army on, 21 November 1918, and was awarded a \'Silver War Badge\' After taking his discharge from the British Army, Ernest returned to his career as a \'Hospital Clerk\'. By the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register for England & Wales, he is recorded living at, 3 Granard Road, London, SW12, and described as \'Hospital Clerk (Retired)\'. Ernest died at Kings College Hospital, Camberwell, London, on, 1 May 1949 The medals each retaining their original bright long lengths of folded silk watered \'moire\' ribands, as issued, and the medals near pristine A choice lot to the London Rifle Brigade Condition: EF

A long serving 'Die Hard's' Second World War & Korean War medal group of 6: Corporal R. Hope, 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment - The 1939-1945 Star - The France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Korea Medal 1950-53. 1st issue obverse legend (6202925 Cpl. R. Hope, Mx.) - United Nations: Service medal with clasp 'Korea' Note: The recipient's unique army number indicates an enlistment into the Middlesex Regiment circa 1936-1937, and is from the block allocated to the Middlesex Regiment (all battalions) in 1920, and from which army numbers were sequentially issued to all new enlistments into the regiment through to circa 1941. Corporal Hope served with the 2nd Battalion Middlesex during the Second World War (1st Bn Middlesex was virtually destroyed at the fall of Hong Kong Colony on 25 December). 2/Middlesex served with the British Expeditionary Force in Belgium and France 1939-1940, and after evacuation from the Dunkirk beaches in June 1940, remained in the United Kingdom, until landing at 'Sword Beach' Normandy on D-Day 6 June 1944, and fighting in all the subsequent campaigns in France and North West Europe all the way through to the invasion and ultimate defeat of Germany In 1948 the Middlesex Regiment, like most other British Infantry Regiments, was reduced to a single regular battalion, through the amalgamation of the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the Middlesex Regiment. In 1949, 1st Middlesex was posted to Hong Kong Colony, and was serving there when the Korean War broke out in 1950. 1st Middlesex who were brigaded with the 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders in the 27th Infantry Brigade - shortly to be restyled 27th British Commonwealth Brigade - had the joint distinction, together with the Argylls, as being the first British infantry to deploy and fight in the Korean War. For their services during the Korean War, 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment was awarded the below following campaign & battle honours - of which only the first and last were chosen to be carried on the regimental colours; - Naktong Bridgehead - Chongju - Chongchon II - Chuam-Ni - Kapyong-chon - Kapyong - Korea 1950?51 A superb regimental grouping to a long serving pre-war 'Die Hard' NCO The medals professionally mounted in the swing style suspended from their original silk ribbons. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Mostly about GVF

A long serving 'Officer of Engineers' campaign and long service medal group of 6: Honorary Captain ( late QM Lieutenant Quartermaster, & Advanced Foreman of Works) Cosmo Charles Glennie Gordon, Royal Engineers, later District Warden, Air Raid Precautions - QSA Medal. Silver. 'Cape Colony' (23121 S. Sjt: C. C. G. Gordon. R.E.) - KSA Medal. 'South Africa 1901' & '1902' (23121 S. Serjt: C. C. G. Gordon. R.E.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Q.M. & Lieut. C. C. G. Gordon.) - Defence Medal - Military LS&GC Medal. EDVII (23121 F. Of W. Q.M.S. C.C.G.Gordon. R.E.) - Army Temperance Association (Home). 1 Year Medal (C. Gordon. R.E. 1897) The silver campaign medals all veirifed as entitled per below cited medal rolls; - QSA medal & clasp: WO 100/161, roll compiled Maritzburg, South Africa, June 1901 - KSA medal & clasps: WO 100/313, compiled, Maritzburg, South Africa, 24 April 1903 - British War Medal: Ref 329/2175 (recipients only medal entitlement for the Great War) Cosmo Charles Glennie Gordon, son of George Cosmo Gordon & Elizabeth Suzzanah Gordon (nee Glennie) was born in Alverstoke, Hampshire, in 1872. Cosmo was of Scottish descent, as evinced by his forenames and family name. Cosmo's paternal Grandfather (a professional soldier, Sergeant Cosmo Charles Gordon, was Killed-in-Action at the Battle of Inkerman, during the Crimean War while serving with the Scots Fusilier Guards) and his own mother were both from Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Military service was very much in the blood of the 'Gordon's', as Cosmo's father, George Cosmo Gordon was a professional soldier, and both Cosmo and his younger brother, 'Stewart Frank Glennie Gordon', followed the family tradition of professional soldiering, with both brothers subsequently serving long and distinguished military careers with the Royal Engineers. In August 1914, Cosmo was stationed overseas in Gibraltar. Prior to the Great War Cosmo held the appointment of, Foreman of Works Quartermaster Sergeant, he was appointed Quartermaster on 14 January 1915, and granted the honorary rank of Captain on 14 January 1918. The '1939 Register' for England and Wales, record Cosmo as then residing at 63 Marshall Road, Gillinham, Kent, England, where he lived with his wife Dora Gordon. His profession at the time was described as 'Retired Army Officer', but with remarks that he was serving as a District Warden with the Air Raid Precautions, in which service, husband and wife participated in the Civil Defence forces of the United Kingdom during the Second World War Condition: VF

A long serving Fireman\'s double long service medal pair: Fireman Cecil John Henstridge, Shanklin (Isle of Wight) Fire Brigade - National Fire Brigades Association Long Service Medal. Silver issue with clasp for \'Twenty Years\' (5908 Cecil J. Henstridge.) - National Fire Brigades Association Long Service Medal. Bronze issue with clasp for \'Ten Years\' (9913 Cecil J. Henstridge.) Note: Both medals suspended from their original silk ribands and each riband retaining the original issue mounting brooch complete with jinged pina nd clasp fittings Cecil John Henstridge joined the Shanklin Fire Brigade in July 1920, and was awarded medal for Ten Years Service in April 1931, and the medal for Twenty Years Service in May 1941. He resided at 37 Brook Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight. Sold with a letter from the Clerk of the Council for Sandown-Shanklin Urban District Council offering the recipient a job as a gardener, dated 18 August 1959 A desirable \'Isle of Wight\' medal pair of local history interest Condition: About EF

A long serving Indian Army Officer\'s \'Exercise in Self Aggrandisement\' medal group of 4: Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Kershaw Gaskell, 91st Punjabis, late 89th Punjabis Indian Army and Royal Fusiliers of the British Army - 1914-15 Star (Major T. K. Gaskell. 91st Punjabis.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Major T. K. Gaskell.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Major T. K. Gaskell. 91st Punjabis.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911 ((Major T. K. Gaskell. 91st Punjabis.) Important: The only original and correctly officially impressed medal in the group is the British War Medal. The 1914-15 Star & Interallied Victory Medal are original medals that have been erased and contemporary re-engraved. The Durbar Medal is a contemporary silver tailors copy, with contemporary engraved naming British War Medal verification: Although the recipient is confirmed having served in India in 1911, and being in Marseilles France variously 1915-16 (almost certainly in a transport / trooping capacity) he was not entitled to any Durbar Medal or the award of the 1914-15 Star or Interallied Victory Medal. The recipient was only entitled to one medal for his entire - military service, vide a silver issue British War Medal, authorised per below reference: - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329 Provenance: DNW on-line auction 6-7 December 2017. When it hammered at GBP 180 (landed cost with premium, postage etc, = GBP 246.96 Thomas Kershaw Gaskell, eldest son of Lieutenant (later Lieut.-Col.) Thomas Kershaw Gaskell (1842 – 1922), Royal Artillery & Katherine Anne Gaskell (nee Walker), was a native of Southampton, Hampshire, England, where he was born on, 1 October 1870. Thomas Kershaw Gaskell was commissioned into the Suffolk Artillery Militia (Eastern Division, Royal Artillery), and was promoted from Second Lieutenant to Lieutenant, dated 12 February 1890. He subsequently transferred (as a Second Lieutenant) to The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) in succession to Lieutenant F. F. Solly-Flood, seconded, on 19 October 1892 (this date was given as his ‘First Commission’) The Indian Staff Corps: A ‘Record of Service’ fragment indicates his first arrival in India: 10 January 1893. Frequent periods of Absence from Duty were also noted. He was Out of India on private affairs from 19 October 1892 to 9 January 1893. He transferred to the British Indian Army in October 1894. Having served as a Lieutenant in the 29th Regiment (7th Burma Battalion) of Madras Infantry, he was promoted Captain in the 89th Punjabis on 19 October 1901 and in 1909 was appointed a Double Company Commander in the regiment. Gaskell attained the rank of Major in October 1910 Breach of Promise Court Case and Bankruptcy: On 31 March 1903, ‘Captain T. Kershaw Gaskell, of Dulwich, an officer in the 29th Madras Light Infantry’ was the defendant in a breach of promise case heard by Mr Justice Grantham in London. The lady in question was ‘charming looking’ Miss Gertrude Ann E. A. Ricketts, whose deceased father had been Colonel R. R. Ricketts of the Madras Staff Corps. According to a newspaper report: ‘Gertrude’s brother had gone into the army, and had been stationed in India. He was killed in 1900, which upset her very much and she went abroad, staying with Mrs Gilbert, her aunt, at Bhamo, north-east of Rangoon – where she met Gaskell. They met frequently, and on 2 May 1901, when out together on a bicycle ride he made a formal proposal of marriage. She had been warned that he was fickle, to which he reacted with indignation, but asked that the engagement should be kept secret. He said he was going for an examination, and after passing would be adjutant of his regiment and the engagement could be announced.’ The upshot of this fracas, published at length in the newspapers, was a court decision in favour of Miss Rickets, to the tune of £1500 plus £126 16s. 3d. costs for breach of promise of marriage. Gaskell was obliged to file for bankruptcy, and stated that his pay was about £300 a year, with Burma allowances raising that to £540 a year. This was reduced, however, by ‘sundry reductions’ to £240 – out of which ‘he had to pay away £80 a year to servants’ In the event, a second decision was carried in his favour (Miss Ricketts being finally regarded as something of a fraud, having previously settled for £1000 in a similar case), and Gaskell agreed to pay her £100. During the course of court case, contents of his letters were read out: ‘I am ready to answer, my darling girl, any question, and my conscience is perfectly clear, but, Gertie, my life is a miserable one, being doubted by you like this. You ask me whether I am earnest, darling Gertie. I know what honour is, and I pride myself that I have a little.’ Furthermore, Gaskell had described himself as the wealthiest officer in Bhamo, and mentioned that out of his private means he was able to make a considerable allowance to one of his brothers Gaskell was Out of India again on private affairs – but including 90 days privilege leave – from 6 March 1908 to 2 November 1908. None of this could have done his military career any good, quite apart from his behaviour appearing both foolish and that of a scoundrel. It is not known where or how the perhaps by this stage more cautious Gaskell met Jean. They were married on 5 August 1910 at Largo Parish Church, by the Rev. D. Macmichael. Jean’s parents, Robert and Margaret Rintoul, lived at Lahill House, Fife, Scotland. Notwithstanding all his personal and financial contretemps, (he had just enjoyed 8 months leave ex-India from 18 March 1910 to get married) Gaskell was promoted to Major on 19 October 1910, still with 89th Punjabis On 6 June 1911, Major Gaskell was appointed to 91st Punjab Regiment (Light Infantry) as a Double Company Commander. His military qualifications included Musketry, a Course of Transport Instruction; an Equitation certificate, and Punjabi – as well as a ‘Q’ (Tactical fitness for Command) Only one award of the Delhi Durbar Medal 1911, was made to the 91st Punjabis, viz Major. W. H. F. Basevi, at the time GSO2, Aden Brigade, but later to command the regiment. Service during the Great War: At the beginning of the Great War Gaskell was on a medical certificate ex - (out of) India to 31 March 1915, and this was later extended by six months – to September 1915. He served in France during 1915-16, as noted on his Medal Index Card, before transferring to the Temporary Half-pay List on 1 April 1916 (to 10 October 1916). The Army List for 91st Punjabis, noted ‘employed Indian Military Depôt’ (this being at Marseilles). During Gaskell’s on-and-off half-year in France, there is no evidence to suggest that he ever visited the front line. Be that as it may, it did not stop Gaskell later submitting a claim for a 1914-15 Star to the Secretary Military Department, for a medal which he felt he was entitled! In the event, the authorities saw fit to award him the British War Medal only. This again may explain his feeling of being “short-changed”, and the self-award of a 1914-15 Star and a Victory Medal! Retirement from Indian Army: Major Gaskell was ‘Specially attached’ to the General Staff Branch, Indian Army, on 20 October 1916, in India (at Simla), being one of a list of twenty or so similarly attached. Apart from Marseilles he served through to the end of the Great War apparently in that comfortable war station, and retired on 24 June 1920. Upon retirement, he was given the rank of Lieut.-Colonel Thomas Gaskell lived in retirement with his wife Jean, at Lahill House, Fife, Scotland (owned by her parents), before moving to Balchrystie – and finally to Largo Cottage in South Feus. Not surprisingly, they had no children. Thomas Gaskell died in Scotland, on, 20 November 1934 at the relatively young age of 64 (Jean was only 53 at the time), and was buried in Largo Cemetery, Fife. Thomas Gaskell’s obituary, published in the local press read:- Quote, ‘The death took place at Largo Cottage, Largo, on Tuesday 20 November 1934, Lieut.-Col. Thomas Kershaw Gaskell, late 7th Royal Fusiliers and the 8th Punjab Regiment. Most of his army service was in India and Burma He returned to India during the war, being stationed in Simla. He retired from the army about ten years ago, when he and Mrs Gaskell went to reside with Mrs Rintoul, Lahill, Largo. They then resided in the mansion house of Balchrystie, near Colinsburgh, and about three years ago, removed to Largo Cottage. Lieut.-Colonel Gaskell is survived by Mrs Gaskell.’ Unquote. The medals mounted in the swing style, presumably 'as-worn' by the recipient on old original silk moire ribands - that for the Star with minor fraying commensurate with age. The reverse of the mounting brooch retaining it's original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with soft copy research that will be forwarded to the buyer by email, including several pre 1914 group photographs of Gaskell in uniform of the 91st Punjabis & an exhaustive Word Document with biographical research prepared by a previous owner Condition: Silver medals toned the group VF

A long serving Officer Artilleryman's campaign and conronation medal group of 6: Lieutenant-Colonel Leslie Wilfred Thorne, Royal Artillery - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (Major L.W. Thorne. R.A.) - Coronation MedaL 1953 Note: The award of the Coronation Medal confirmed in the Coronation Medal Roll 1953, wherein he is listed as a Captain and his award allocated under Section 5 U.K. Lieutenant-Colonel Leslie Wilfred Thorne (204142), was a long serving professional soldier, who served continuously for almost 30 years as an officer of the Royal Artillery, between the years 1941 and 1970. His promotions were as under; - 06 Sep 1941: 2/Lieutenant - 01 Oct 1942: Lieutenant - 21 Aug 1947: Captain - 21 Aug 1954: Major - 30 Jun 1964: Lieutenant-Colonel Sold together with a fine pin-back set of contemporary silk medal ribands, as worn by the recipient The group mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary silk ribands and the mounting brooch bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A long serving Old Contemptible?s & 'Cherrypicker's' Great War campaign medal and long service group of 4: Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant, Alfred Charles Moore, Royal Tank Corps, late 11th Hussars - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (5712 Sjt. A.C. Moore.11-Hrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (5712 W.O.CL.2. A.C. Moore.11-Hrs) - Interallied Victory Medal (5712 W.O.CL.2. A.C. Moore.11-Hrs) - Military LS&GC Medal. GV first issue (H/5712 Q.M. Sjt. A. C. Moore. 11/Hrs.) Note: The dated clasp is a contemporary tailors copy - the recipient confirmed as having landed in France on 15 August 1914, but neither the medal roll or Medal Index Card show any issuance of either clasp or roses..... Important: Campaign medals and clasp are all confirmed (from medal rolls and medal index card) as under; - 1914 Star: Ref WO 329/2396, roll compiled & signed at York, England, on 9 January 1918 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/17 - Military LS&GC: Recommendation of 1 January 1919 (AO 30 April 1919) Alfred Charles Moore, son Alfred Moore and Harriet Moore, was a native of Portland, Dorset, England where he was born circa 1881 - his father being a Prison Officer at Portland Prison (his fathers Imperial Service Medal is being sold elsewhere on the Aberdeen Medals Website). Prior to enlisting in the British Army - and service with the 11th Hussars - Alfred had been employed as a 'Clerk'. He attested for the 11th Hussars at Canterbury on 26 November 1900, aged 19 years, 3 months. Prior to the Great War, Alfred served overseas in Egypt, between December 1901 - April 1903, followed by garrison duty in Ireland. Alfred was married to Agnes Maud Mary Crocket, who bore him two daughters before 1914. He first entered theatre of war 'France' with the British Expeditionary Force on 15 August 1914 - and remained through to February 1916. Alfred served again in France & Flanders between June 1916 - November 1917. Awarded the Army L.S. & G.C. in January 1919. Alfred by now a Warrant Officer Class II holding the appointment of Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant, he took his final discharge on 25 November 1921, at Canterbury, England. At discharge his conduct was described as 'Exemplary'. His future intended address was; 'Glencoe' Sunnyside Road Whye Regis Weymouth Sold together with various research including but not restricted to; copied Medal Index Card and a Medal Roll extract The Imperial Service Medal awarded to the recipients father (a Prison Officer & Schoolmaster) is being offered for sale elsewhere on the Aberdeen Medals website Condition: GVF

A long serving Submariners \'World Wars\' medal group of 8: Stoker Petty Officer Benjamin Wills, Royal Navy - 1914-15 Star (K. 18264, B. E. Wills, Sto., 1. R.N.) - British War Medal. Silver (K. 18264 B. E. Wills. Sto, 1 R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (K. 18264 B. E. Wills. Sto, 1 R.N.) - The 1939-1945 Star - The Atalntic Star - The Africa Star with clasp \'North Africa 1942-43\' - War Medal - RN LSGC. GV issue (18264 B. E. Wills. A/S.P.O. H.M.S. Vulcan) 1). H.M.S. Birmingham (Light Battle Cruiser) HMS Birmingham was lead ship of the Birmingham group of three ships of the Town-class of light cruisers built by the Royal Navy. Her sister ships were Lowestoft and Nottingham. The three ships were virtually identical to the third group of Town-class ships, but with an additional 6 in (150 mm) gun worked in on the forecastle Benjamin Wills served as crew member on H.M.S. Birmingham 3 February 1914 to 27 October 191, during which time: On 9 August 1914, H.M.S. Birmingham spotted the U-15, whose engines had failed as she lay stopped on the surface in heavy fog, off Fair Isle. The crew of Birmingham could hear hammering from inside the boat from attempted repairs, and so fired on her but missed. As the U-boat began to dive, she rammed her, cutting her in two. U-15 went down with all hands, the first U-boat loss to an enemy warship. Birmingham also sank two German merchant ships that year and took part in the Battle of Heligoland on 28 August 1914, and the Battle of Dogger Bank in January 1915. 2). Submarines served aboard: Benjamin Wills transferred to the Submarine Service from 16 January 1916, amongst the many submarines he subsequently served aboard including Great War service and post-war servie through to circa 1932 are below penants: - V1 (April to August 1918) - H27 - P38 - K22 - K26 - L6 - S6 or SL (an S class submarine) - H43 - H33 The above list of Submarines is taken from those shown on recipients service sheet. 3). China Station Yangtze River Gunboats 1931-1933: From: 9 May 1931 - May 1933 confirmed posted H.M.S. Bee (for H.M.S. Aphis) The recipients 2 x sets of Naval Service Sheets, confirming his Great War services in 1914-1916, and all the Submarines served on in period 1916-1930, are extant and held at The National Archives Any bidder should access the records at The National Archives to read for themselves about this sailors extraordinary record of service and his confirmed presence at some truly important Naval encounters prior to joining the Submarine Service.... A very s & desirable grouping to such a long serving Submariner With usual contact wear and polishing & 14-15 star ribbon frayed Condition: GF & better

A long serving \'Wireless Operators\' Great War Mercantile Marine medal pair: Roland Lowther, Merchant Navy - British War Medal. Silver issue (Roland. Lowther.) - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal (Roland. Lowther.) Important: Roland Lowther is confirmed as a unique name in the searchable on-line repository of Mercantile Marine medal index cards held at The National Archives Medals verification: The Great War medals verified as entitled per below following cited references - British War Medal. Silver issue (Reference BT 351/1/84264) - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal (Reference BT 351/1/84264) Lowther son of Edward Lowther (a Plumber) and Gertrude Lowther (nee Marsh) was a native of, Manchester, England, where he was born in, 1900. Sometime resident of, 332 Upper Brook Street, Manchester, England, where the Lowther family lived circa 1911-1920 The recipient accumulated an impressive record of \'Deep Sea\' international trades voyages - as a Wireless Operator - in the inter-war years, in particular on Transatlantic liner vessels, and voyages to the America\'s / West Indies Condition: EF

A lot of 9 x modern \'Copy\' British campaign, long service and commemorative medals 2003 - 2012, comprising: Comprising: - Iraq Medal. With dated clasp (sold with riband) - Iraq Medal. No clasp. Erasure to tiny word \'Copy\' (sold with riband) - Operational Service Medal & loose clasp \'Afghanistan\'. Mounted in the court style - Golden Jubilee Medal 1952-2002 - Golden Jubilee Medal 1952-2002. Mounted in the court-style - Diamond Jubilee Medal 1952-2012 - Diamond Jubilee Medal 1952-2012 - Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. EIIR issue, with \'Regular Army\' bar - Efficiency Decoration, EIIR issue top riband bar \'Territorial\' Important: All of the above medals manufactured by Worcestershire Medal Services, official medal makers and suppliers to the Ministry of Defence, who have licensed permission to strike and retail these die-struck medals Note: The retail price of these medals if sourced directly from the supplier is s GBP 386.08 (inclusive of VAT, and subject to postage) The Iraq Medal with no clasp, with attempted erase of the word \'Copy\' indented on the top of reverse of medals. The OSM \'Afghanistan\' medal with loose clasp on riband, mounted for wear in the court-style, the reverse of the mounting pad fitted with a white metal mounting bar with hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: The lot EF

A lot of early 20th Century London Regiment / King's Royal Rifle Corps interest. Cap badge & and shoulder titles Comprising; - Pair of QVR 'Queen Victoria's Rifles' blackened brass shoulder titles, with loop fittings - King's Royal Rifle Corps: Cap Badge. King's Crown. With red cloth backing & slider Note: The predecessor unit of the 9th (County of London) Battalion, London Regiment (Queen Victoria's Rifles), was the 19th Middlesex (St Giles and St George?s, Bloomsbury) Volunteer Rifle Corps (the Bloomsbury Rifles) Condition: VF

A lot of Second World War era insignia / ephemera pertaining to the South African Womens Auxiliary Service - South African Womens Auxiliary Service: S.A.W.A.A. XI Command 14 cloth badge - Photo of uniformed South African girl reverse dated 1942 & Durban Studio address - V for Victory WW2 bi-metal pin with pofile of GVI. As worn on girls tie in photo Note: Bottom right corner of photo clipped and V for Victory patriotic badge with reverse pin removed Condition: VF

A Machine Gun Porters complete Great War campaign medal trio: Machine Gun Carrier S bin Ali, 3rd (East Africa) Battalion The King's African Rifles - 1914-15 Star (1578 M.G. S. Bin Ali 3/K.A.R.) - British War Medal: (1578 M.G.S.Bin.Ali.3/K.A.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal(1578 M.G.S.Bin.Ali.3/K.A.R.) Note: The abbreviation M.G. indicates that the recipient, a Swahili Muslim, served as a Machine Gun Carrier with the 3rd (East Africa) Battalion, The King's African Rifles Complete Great War trios to indigenous African troops are rare on the market Condition: All medals worn F

A Machine-Gunner & Indian Volunteers 'Wounded-in-Action' campaign & long service medal group of 3: Sergeant Frederick Donald Richardson, Chota Nagpore Rifles. Auxiliary Force India, late 153rd Company Machine Gun Corps - British War Medal. Silver issue (86974 Pte. F.D. Richardson. M.G.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (86974 Pte. F.D. Richardson. M.G.C.) - Efficiency Medal. GV issue 'India' bar (Sjt. F.D. Richardson. Chota Nag. R., A.F.I.) Note: The Great War medals confirmed as entitled per the respective Great War campaign medal rolls of the Machine Gun Corps (ref WO 329/1749) Important: Frederick Donald Richardson is confirmed as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' in France on 21 September 1917 (153 Coy Machine Gun Corps) Frederick Donald Richardson, son of Frank Robert Richardson and Elizabeth Richardson (both deceased in India) was born in Calcutta, India circa 1894. At the time of his enlistment into the British Army on 23 October 1916, he gave his residence as Oak Lea, Menston, Yorkshire, England (where his brother Percy Alexander Richardson lived), and claimed he was 22 years & 17 days of age, and by profession a 'Mining Engineer' in India (he was a Colliery Engineer). He had returned form Calcutta in 1916 to enlist and serve in the British Army. Although only 22 years of age, he also cited prior military experience of 5 years service with the North Bengal Mounted Rifles (Indian Volunteers). On 24 October 1916, Frederick was posted to the Army Service Corps (Motor Transport) as a Driver, but shortly thereafter, on 28 February 1917, was transferred to the Machine Gun Corps, serving in 'France & Flanders' with the 153rd Company Machine Gun Corps, as a qualified 'Machine-Gunner', from 14 April 1917 to 13 October 1917. Frederick served a total of 6 months in the field during which time he was 'Wounded-in-Action' on 21 September 1917, receiving 'Gunshot and Shrapnel Wounds' (GSW) to his left thigh. He returned to the United Kingdom to have his wounds treated on 14 october 1917 - he did not return to France, or other overseas service again. At the end of the Great War, Frederick was serving in the 23rd Officer Cadet Battalion, as the prelude to getting a commission. Frederick Richardson took his discharge from the British Army on 10 January 1919, and later that year was repatriated back to India to resume his career in the colonies.... A large set of the recipients Great War service papers are extant and & accessible at The National Archives Condition: GVF

A magnificent & rare archive of medals (group of 7) & ephemera of a Foreign Legion Officer twice wounded with 4 x 'Citations' for gallantry in Indochina & North Africa: Captain Michel Vielledieu de Torcy, 13th Demi-Brigade Foreign Legion Captain Michel Vielldieu de Torcy, earned all of his decorations and medals while serving with 2nd Regiment Foreign Legion (2 / B.C.P. - 2eme Regiment Etranger d'Infanterie) & 5th Regiment Foreign Legion (1/5 Regiment Etranger D'Infanterie) The medals in the grouping are; - Cross of War for Theatres of Operations Overseas & 2 x Citations (Gilt & Silver Stars) - Cross of Military Valour with 2 x Citations emblems (2 x Gilt Stars) - Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combatant). Paris Mint marks - Colonial Medal. Second issue & clasp (agrafe) 'Extreme Orient' - Indochina Medal (Medaille de la Campagne D'Indochine). With insignia of 'War Wounded' - Medal for Operations in North Africa. ?Algerie? 'Tunisie' 'Maroc'. With 'War Wounds' star - Laos (Kingdom): Order of the Million Elephants and White Parasol. 5th class Important: The accompanying ephemera - all original - is too much to list in detail here, or illustrate. But opine it runs to more then 100 pages of A4 and contains some truly excellent 'Combat Reports' and much else, showing attachment and deployments with some exotic colonial units in North Africa, for example. The main medal related documents are listed below; - Award document for the Colonial Medal 'Extreme Orient' (Saigon 15 June 1954) - Award 'Diploma' for Medal for Operations in North Africa (Lieutenant 25 February 1957) - Citation 'Order of Division' for Croix De Guerre T.O.E. (For Laos, 19/2/1954) - Citation 'Order of Corps of the Army' for Croix De Guerre TOE (For Laos, 11/8/1954) - Citation 'Order of Corps of the Army' for Cross of Military Valour (North Africa, 3/11/1956) - Laos: Order of Million Elephants & White Parasol (V Class). 3 x Award notices Michel Villeudieu de Torcy was a native of Toulouse, France, where he was born 22 March 1928. He enlisted in the French Army on 1 October 1949, and his promotions through to 1960, when he resigned his commission were; - Caporal-Chef: 01/02/1950 - Sergeant: 01/04/1950 - Sous-Lieutenant: 01/10/1951 - Lieutenant: 01/10/1953 - Capitaine: 01/01/1960 Campaign service: Total was 6 years 10 months and 3 days on active service, comprised of; - Indochina: 14/10/1953 - 08/02/1955 - Tunisia: 25/04/1955 - 08/09/1955 - Algeria / Tunisia / Morocco - 09/09/1955 - 07/01/1959 Wounds-in-Action: Michel was twice wounded-in-action as under; - 22/03/1954 (Laos) - 03/08/1956 (North Africa - a 'Head Wound') We believe that Captain Michel Villedieu De Torcy, resigned his commission in late 1960, ot thereabouts. The latest record we have for him dated September 1960, shows him then serving with 13 Demi-Brigade of the Legion The accompanying ephemera, with some chips and creases, otherwise in good condition - and a treasure-trove of 'Legion History' A superb archive of Foreign Legion medals and ephemera to a much decorated and wounded officer - who led from the front!. Condition: The medals mostly GVF

A Maidenhead soldiers \'Decorated by the French\' Great War casualty group of 3 medals together with companion \'Memorial Plaque\': Private John Augustus Grant 9th Battalion Cheshire Regiment, late 8th & 10th Battalions Royal Berkshire Regiment - British War Medal. Silver issue (23771 Pte. J. A. Grant. R. Berks. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (23771 Pte. J. A. Grant. R. Berks. R.) - France: Cross of War 1914-196 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1916). - Memorial Plaque (John Augustus Grant). This with Woolwich Arsenal hallmark Croix De Guerre: Like the majority of Croix De Guerres awarded to the British Army during the Great War, this award not gazetted. However, the fact that Private Grant was awarded the Croix De Guerre is confirmed beyond any doubt, as the medal is enumerated and listed amongst the articles of private property belonging to Private Grant forwarded by the Officer in charge of Infantry Records to his mother, Kate Grant, on 3 April 1919 (a hard copy of the respective extract page is included with the medals). The reverse dates on the cross '1914-1916', further indicate that the decoration was awarded to Private Grant while he was serving with the Royal Berkshire Regiment (he only transferred to the Cheshire Regiment in 1918) Note: The Great War campaign medals confirmed as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War, per the respective Medal Roll of the Cheshire Regiment (ref WO 329/1017) that was compiled and signed by the 'Officer in Charge Infantry Records', Shrewsbury, England on 12 March 1921, wherein he is shown as having qualified for the medals while prior serving firstly & secondly respectively with the 8th Battalion & 10th Battalions of the Royal Berkshire Regiment. His regimental number when serving with the Royal Berkshire Regiment was '23711' (he held the regimental number 53509 while serving latterly with 9th Battalion Cheshire Regiment) The recipients Medal Index Card show that Private Grant served in theatre of war 'France & Flanders' between 27 January 1916 to 11 November 1918 John Augustus Grant, the only son of John Elisha Grant (a 'Carman' with Great Western Railway) and Kate Louisa Grant (nee Moody) was a native of, Bray, Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, where he was born in 1897. John had no brother, but he did have four sibling sisters (Annie, Winnie, Susan & Irene) with whom he shared the family home prior to the Great War. John attested for service with the British Army on 11 February 1916, and several months later on 11 May 1916 was eventually 'mobilized' and posted to his local regiment, the Royal Berkshire Regiment, joining the 9th Battalion on 15 may 1916. At the time of his attestation, John was described as being employed as a 'Kitchen Porter', and was residing with his parents and family at 17 Boyn Hill Terrace, Maidenhead, England. John Grant first entered theatre of war 'France & Flanders' on 8 December 1916, on which date he was posted to 8th Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment. John's first experiences of the 'Western Front' were extremely hard, not least when on 22 January 1917, he was awarded the dreaded 'Field Punishment No 1' - for 7 days - 'In-The-Field', for not complying with an order; Field Punishment was introduced in 1881 following the abolition of flogging, and it was a common punishment during World War I. A commanding officer could award field punishment for up to 28 days, while a court martial could award it for up to 90 days, either as Field Punishment Number One or Field Punishment Number Two. Field Punishment Number One, often abbreviated to "F.P. No. 1" or even just "No. 1", consisted of the convicted man being placed in fetters and handcuffs or similar restraints and attached to a fixed object, such as a gun wheel or a fence post, for up to two hours per day. During the early part of World War I, the punishment was often applied with the arms stretched out and the legs tied together, giving rise to the nickname "crucifixion". This was applied for up to three days out of four, up to 21 days total. It was usually applied in field punishment camps set up for this purpose a few miles behind the front line, but when the unit was on the move it would be carried out by the unit itself. It has been alleged that this punishment was sometimes applied within range of enemy fire. During World War I Field Punishment Number One was issued by the British Army on 60,210 occasions Field Punishment Number One was eventually abolished in 1923, when an amendment to the Army Act which specifically forbade attachment to a fixed object was passed by the House of Lords John was 'Wounded-in-Action' on 12 November 1917, when he received Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound to his head - a serious wound that lead to his evacuation from France on, 22 November 1917 for return to England, where he was to receive treatment for his wounds at Coulter Hospital in London. He was discharged to furlough at the Command Depot and upon his recuperation he was posted to Ireland, where he served in Dublin. Unfortunately, John's posting to Ireland's green and beautiful land was short-lived, as he was was later transported for a second tour of duty to theatre of war 'France, where he disembarked on 28 March 1918. Very shortly after his arrival in France, John was transferred to the Cheshire Regiment being posted firstly to the 10th Battalion on 1 April 1918, and secondly and finally was posted to 9th Battalion Cheshire Regiment on 23 June 1918. On being transferred to the Cheshire Regiment, John was allocated a new regimental number viz '53509', and which was regimental number that he held at the time of his death while serving with 9th Battalion Cheshire Regiment. Private James Augustus Grant was 'Wounded-in-Action' a second time, when on 4 November 1918, he was 'Wounded-in-Action' by 'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wounds' (GSW) to his chest. John was transferred to the 38th Casualty Clearing Station, where he 'Died-of-Wounds' the next day, 5 November 1918. The memory of James Augustus Grant is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission at the Awoingt British Cemetery, France, where the body of the fallen lies with other fallen comrades of the British Army who made the supreme sacrifice during the Great War The medals, plaque and riband all equally toned, having been previously framed for display in 'memory of the fallen' by the family of the recipient Condition: About EF

A Malaya / Borneo campaign pair: Rifleman Purnabahadur Gurung, 2nd Battalion 6th Gurkha Rifles - GSM 1918. EIIR 'Malaya' (21149491 Rfn. Purnabahadur Gurung, 2/6 G.R.) - GSM 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (21149491 Rfn. Purnabahadur Gurung, 2/6 GR) Note: The battalion prefix on GSM 1918 medals awarded to Gurkha regiments for the 'Malaya' campaign only appear to have been included on issues made towards the end of the Emergency, i.e sometime after 1958 Condition: VF

A Malaya / Borneo campaign pair: Rifleman Takhatbahadur Gurung, 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles - GSM 1918. EIIR issue 'Malaya' (21148222 Rfn Takhatbahadur Gurung 2 G.R.) - General Service Medal 1962. 'Borneo' (21148222 Rfn. Takhatbahadur Gurung. 2/2 GR) Takhatbahadur Gurung who was born in 1939 enslited for service with the British Army on 5 November 1957. His total reckonable service for pension accumulated by the time he took his discharge from the British Army at Singapore on 13 July 1970 was 15 years. During his service he had served in India, Malaya, Singapore, Hong Kong and Borneo. His full medal entitlement were the medals and clasps listed above. At discharge his military conduct was described as 'Exemplary' and his Character Testimonial was as under; Quote, A hard working man. Takhatbahadur is thoroughly reliable, honest and trustworthy, and is fully capable working without supervision. He drives both heavy and light vehicles well and has recently been driving a minibus, which is used to take children to school and families shopping. He has done this well. Would do well if employed as a driver or in domestic employment. Unquote. Medals sold with a copy of the recipeints service record which confirms all of above Condition: VF

A Malaya and 'Confrontation' pair of medals: Rifleman Kanchabahadur Limbu, 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles - GSM 1918. EIIR 'Malaya' (21145498 Rfn Kanchabahadur Limbu, 10th GR) - GSM 1962 & clasp 'Borneo' (21145498 Rfn Kanchabahadur Limbu, 1/10 G.R.) Kanchabahadur Limbu served a total of 10 Years and 275 days service with the British Army, taking his discharge at Singapore on 19 June 1969 His service record confirms the medals and clasps listed above as being his complete medal entitlement At the time of his discharge his military conduct was described as 'Exemplary' and the following 'Testimonial' provided; Quote, Rfn Kanchabahadur Limbu has given his loyal service to the Bde of Gurkhas for ten years and is now leaving the Army. His discipline and turn out have been always good. He has a pleasant nature. He is loyal and honest and keen at active works. Recommended to any employer for a keen worker Unquote. The medals worn from a pin-back brooch bar suspended from contemporary ribbons in the 'swing-style' and almost certainly as worn by the recipient Copy of the recipients service record will accompany the medals Condition: VF

A Malaya and 'Confrontation' pair of medals: Rifleman Lalbahadur Limbu, 1st Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles - GSM 1918. EIIR & clasp 'Malaya' (21141898 Rfn. Lalbahadur Gurung, 7 G.R.) - GSM 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (21141898 Rfn. Lalbahadur Gurung, 1/7 G.R.) Condition: Edge nicks otherwise VF

A Malaya and 'Confrontation' pair of medals: Rifleman Mote Rana, 1st Battalion 6th Gurkha Rifles - General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 'Malaya' (21149516 Rfn. Mote Rana, 1/6 G.R.) - General Service Medal 1962 & clasp 'Borneo' (21149516 Rfn. Mote Rana, 1/6 G.R.) Note: The inclusion of battalion prefix in the naming styles for the GSM 1918 with clasp 'Malaya' when awarded to Gurkha Rifles Regiments only ever appears on medals to those qualifying towards the very end of 'Emergency' and thus not often seen Mote Rana enlisted for service with the British Army at Western Nepal Pokhra Depot on 20 November 1958. His subsequent service with the Brigade of Gurkhas included active service tours in the jungles of Malaya and Borneo, as well as overseas postings to India, Hong Kong, Sarawak and Singapore. Mote Rana took his discharge from the British Army at Singapore on 14 May 1969, at which time his 'Military Character' was described as 'Exemplary', and his 'Testimonial' described him as; Quote, Mote Rana is leaving the Army having completed ten years loyal and efficient service. He is a cheerful forceful character who has a well developed sense of duty. During his service he has reached 2nd class standard of education. Unquote. Medals sold with a copy of the recipients service record which confirms above details and his medal and clasp entitlement. Condition: Contact marks and edge nicks GF

A Malaya and 'Confrontation' pair of medals: Sapper Bhimbahadur Mall, Gurkha Engineers - GSM 1918. EIIR 'Malaya' (21141449 Spr Bhimbahadur Mall Gurkha Engrs) - General Service Medal 1962. 'Borneo' (21141449 Spr Bhimbahadur Mall Gurkha Engrs) Bhimbahadur Mall enlisted for service with the British Army at Western Gurkha Depot Nepal on 1 November 1955. His subsequent service with the Brigade of Gurkhas included several active service tours in the jungles of Malaya and Borneo, as well as overseas postings to India, Hong Kong, United Kingdom and Singapore. Bhimbahadur Mall took his discharge from the British Army at Singapore on 15 December 1969, at which time his 'Military Character' was described as 'Exemplary', and his 'Testimonial' described him as; Quote, Bhimbahadur is an honest, sober and hard working soldier. He remains cheerful under severe working conditions. He is capable of working unsupervised, and has some expereince of supervising others. He is only leaving the Army because of redundancy. Unquote. Medals sold with a copy of the recipients service record which confirms above details and his medal and clasps entitlement. Condition: VF

A Malaya Campaign \'Mentioned in Despatches\' Second World War, Indian Independence & Malaya Emergency medal group of 4: Colour Sergeant Kharakbahadur Pun 1st Battalion 2nd King Edward\'s Own Gurkha Rifles (Sirmoor Rifles) - War Medal - India Service Medal - GSM 1918. GVI \'Malaya\' & MID Oakleaf (21131094 Sgt. Kharakbahadur Pun. G.R.) - India: Independence Medal 1947 (21131094 Cpl. Kharakbahadur Pun. G.R.) Mention-in-Despatches for Malaya Emergency: The award of the Mention-in-Despatches as published in the London Gazette issue of 29 June 1954. The preamble to the published award is quoted below: Quote, The War Office, 29th June, 1954. The QUEEN has been graciously pleased\' to approve that the following be mentioned in recognition\' of distinguished services in Malaya during the period 1st July to 31st December, 1953: — Unquote. Medals verification: Entitlement to all medals, clasp and MID emblem is confirmed per the recipients photostat service record in which all awards are therein entered & enumerated Kharakbahadur Pun, was a native of. Bemi, Chandrakot, Gulmi, Nepal, where he was born in 1922, He enlisted in the British Indian Army, on, 17 October 1940. Having served in India during the Second World War, he joined the Brigade of Gurkhas on 1 January 1948, being appointed Corporal the same day. He was advanced Sergeant in February 1925 and Colour-Sergeant in November 1956. He served in Malaya on no less than four tours (October 1948-August 1951, April 1952-February 1955, September 1955-June 1956 and August 1956-May 1959). Kharakbahadur was discharged on 27 December 1959 with \'Exemplary\' service. In spite of his \'Exemplary\' conduct, Kharakbahadur was never awarded a long service and good conduct medals, as his service papers cite a very early \'blot\' on his subsequent service career, when in 1944, while based at Dehra Dun Cantonment, he had been \'severely reprimanded\' for offences (I.A.A. Section 39i, 31c & 30i) at Dehra Dun in July 1944 Sold together with a hard copy photostat of the recipients statement of service The medals are mounted in the swing-style in the typical regimental tailor\'s mounting for 1-2 GR in this period, and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its long hinged-pin, sans clip Condition: VF

A Malaya Insurgency and 'Confrontation' pair: Rifleman Heman Gurung, 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles - General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue 'Malaya' (21151715 Rfn Heman Pun, 2 /2 G.R.) - General Service Medal 1962. 'Borneo' (21151715 Rfn Heman Gurung, 2 / 2 G.R.) Nice to see both GSM's bearing full battalion and regiment designations, i.e. 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles Note: The different family / clan name on the medals, possibly reflecting the soldier reverting to his original clan / family name after enlisting under an alias. The medals mounted 'swing style' as presumably worn by the recipient. The medals suspended form contemporary ribands from a pin-back brooch mounting bar Condition: GVF

A Malaya Insurgency and 'Confrontation' pair: Rifleman Sukbahadur Limbu, 2nd Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles - General Service Medal 1918, EIIR 'Malaya' (21139834 Rfn Sukbahadur Limbu, 7 GR) - General Service Medal 1962. 'Borneo' (21139834 Rfn Sukbahadur Limbu 2/7 GR) Recipient served as a Rifleman with 2nd Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles Condition: GVF

A Malayan Emergency & Korean War campaign & long service medal group of 4: Staff Sergeant T. Lyons, Royal Army Service Corps - GSM 1918. GVI issue 'Malaya' (T/19036505 Cpl. T. Lyons. R.A.S.C.) - Korea Medal (T/19036505 Sgt. T. Lyons. R.A.S.C.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' (T - Military LSGC. EIIR 'Regular Army' (T/19036505 S.Sgt T. Lyons. RASC.) Note: The prefix T in the recipients unique Army Number, denotes a soldier who on enlistment was marked for service with the 'Transport Branch' of the Royal Army Service Corps (other R.A.S.C. prefixes used in the 20th Century included, S for Supply Branch) The RASC was restyled 'Royal Corps of Transport' in 1965. indicating that the recipient would have been a British Army enlistment circa 1946-1947 The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing-style. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Tiny rim nick on LSGC Condition: About GVF

A Male Nurses 'Far East Prisoner of War' campaign & long service group of 6, including a rare 'Bronze' issue QAIMNS 'Cape Badge': Staff Sergeant A. R Gover, Royal Army Medical Corps - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LSGC Medal. EIIR bar 'Regular Army' (7258197 S/Sjt. A. R. Gover. R.A.M.C.) - QAIMNS Cape Badge. Bronze issue (for Males) KC (7258197 A.R. Gover 1.11.30) Note: The name and regiment only on the LSGC have been officially corrected - evidently the medal had wrongly been named Grover, instead of Gover - the regimental number and rank have not been affected The pre-war 'Bronze' issue of the Queen Alexandras Imperial Nursing Service 'Cape Badge', is engraved on reverse in a contemporary style, and is a rare item of nursing insignia in this metal and named to a pre-war male nurse - the moreso found in a group to a subsequent FEPOW Important: The recipient is confirmed as having been captured and made Prisoner-of-War at the fall of Singapore on 15 February 1942. The recipients nursing skills ensuring that he would have had a very busy time of it caring for his comrades during his years of captivity as a Far East Prisoner of War Condition: GVF

A Manxman's attributed Great War and post-war campaign and commemorative miniature medal group of 4: Inspector Patrick Kneen, Isle of Man Constabulary, late Machine Gun Corps & 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers - 1914-15 Star - British War Medal. Silver issue - Interallied Victory Medal - Jubilee Medal 1935 Note: All medals verified as entitled per the respective medal rolls as under; - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/1762 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1762 - Jubilee Medal 1935: Jubilee Medal Roll, Sergeant, Isle of Man Constabulary Prior to enlisting for service in the British Army, William Kneen was a serving Police Constable with the Isle of Man Constabulary. Private William Kneen first entered theatre of war 'France' on 9 June 1915 (Medal Index Card refers) while serving with 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Subsequently promoted to Acting Sergeant and transferred to the Machine Gun Corps, Sergeant Kneen was demobilized and transferred to the Class 'Z' Army Reserve on 12 February 1919. At the time of receving his Jubilee Medal in 1935, William Kneen was serving as a Sergeant with the Isle of Man Constabulary, with which force he is recorded in 1938, as being the youngest serving 'Inspector' in the Manx Force, to head a newly established C.I.D. to investigate traffic offences (The Hull Daily Mail of 29 March 1938 refers) The medals mounted in the swing style and as-worn by the recipient. The silk moire ribands suspended from a mounting brooch which retains the original pin and clasp fittings Note: The item here listed for sale is only the miniature medal group of 4, the recipients full-size medals are not here included in this item being offered for sale, and the illustrations of the full-size medals are only shown for provenance and reference purposes Condition: Silver medals toned EF

A Manxman's Great War and post-war campaign and commemorative medal group of 4: Inspector Patrick Kneen, Isle of Man Constabulary, late Machine Gun Corps & 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers - 1914-15 Star (21576 Pte. W. Kneen, R. Dub. Fus.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (21576 A. Sjt. W. Kneen, R. D. Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (21576 A. Sjt. W. Kneen, R. D. Fus.) - Jubilee Medal 1935 Note: All medals verified as entitled per the respective medal rolls as under; - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/1762 compiled & signed Alexandra Palace, London, 9 November 1920 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1762 compiled & signed Alexandra Palace, London, 9 November 1920 - Jubilee Medal 1935: Ref Jubilee Medal Roll, United Kingdom allocation, shown as Sergeant, Isle of Man Constabulary Prior to enlisting for service in the British Army, William Kneen was a serving Police Constable with the Isle of Man Constabulary. Private William Kneen first entered theatre of war 'France' on 9 June 1915 (Medal Index Card refers) while serving with 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Subsequently promoted to Acting Sergeant and transferred to the Machine Gun Corps, Sergeant Kneen was demobilized and transferred to the Class 'Z' Army Reserve on 12 February 1919. At the time of receving his Jubilee Medal in 1935, William Kneen was serving as a Sergeant with the Isle of Man Constabulary, with which force he is recorded in 1938, as being the youngest serving 'Inspector' in the Manx Force, to head a newly established C.I.D. to investigate traffic offences (The Hull Daily Mail of 29 March 1938 refers) The medals mounted in the swing style and as-worn by the recipient. The silk moire ribands suspended from a mounting brooch which latter retains the original stout pin and clasp fittings Condition: Silver medals toned EF

A Maori soldiers Vietnam campaign medal pair: Corporal Barry Wahanui, \'Whisky 1\' Rifle Company, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, attached 4th Royal Australian Infantry Regiment - Vietnam Medal 1964-73 (40331 LCpl B Wahanui RNZIR) - South Vietnam: Campaign Medal 1964 (40331 B. Wahanui) Note: The naming on the Vietnam Medal is officially impressed, and the naming on the South Vietnam Medal (which medals is of superior quality manufacture as issued to Australian and New Zealand personnel) is officially engraved Important: Corporal Barry Wahanui later died in Malaya on 19 April 1969, while serving there with RNZIR, his body being returned to New Zealand and buried at Kawhia Cemetery - the reference for this information is \'From emergency to confrontation: The New Zealand armed forces in Malaya and Borneo 1949-1966 (Christopher Pugsley, 2003) Note: Various New Zealand and Austrlaian internet resources confirm that Corporal Bernard Wahanui, a native Maori, is confirmed as having served in with Whisky 1 Rifle Company Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, during his service in Vietnam, during which time \'W1\' was attached to 4th Royal Australian Infantry Regiment Condition: GVF

A Maritime and Naval World Wars \'Family\' group of 6: The Everett family of South Shields, Co Durham 1). Robert J. Everett - British War Medal. Silver issue (Robert J. Everett) - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal (Robert J. Everett) The recipients \'unique name\' Medal Index Card confirm that he was a native of Cley, Norfolk and had been born in 1865 Important: Both medals contained in their original named card boxes of issue these each additionally marked in red ink \'Decd\' the abbreviation denoting the recipient was \'Deceased\' at time of medal issuance! The medals contained in original imprinted medal envelopes and both medals retaining good lengths of ribands as issued Condition: GVF 2). Mr. A. Everett, late Royal Navy - 1939-45 Star - Atlantic Star - Burma Star - War Medal These all contained in original named card box of issue from the Director of Navy Accounts and addressed to; Mr. A. Everett 22, Roman Road, South Shields, Co. Durham The group accompanied by the official Transmittal Letter form the Admiralty, this confirming on reverse that four medals only were issued Note: Presumably Everett \'Senior\' and or his subsequent family had re-located to South Shields at some time. Medals offered as sourced, and most probably a family group of \'Father\' and \'Son\' Condition: GVF

A Master Mariners & Old India Hand\'s South African War & Great War campaign medal group of 3: Captain David Liddell Livingston, British India Steam Navigation Company & late Sind Volunteer Rifles, Lumsden\'s Horse & Bombay Volunteer Cavalry - QSA. 'CC' 'OFS' 'Joh' (229 Tpr. D. L. Livingstone, Lumsden's Horse) - British War Medal. Silver issue (D. L. Livingston.) - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal (D. L. Livingston.) Important: QSA medal and all clasps verified, per respective medal roll: - QSA Medal & clasps: Ref WO 100/258. Shown on roll as 'Livingston' Note: Trooper Livingston is confirmed as having served with No. 4 Section, B Company, Lumsden's Horse. At the time of his enlistment his civilian occupation and address were recorded as, 2nd Officer British India Steam Navigation Company, Calcutta (ref The History of Lumsden's Horse - A Complete Record of the Corps from its Formation to its Disbandment (Pearce, 1903)). David Liddel Livingston, second son of Thomas Gott Livingston (a Priest / Vicar of Addingham in 1881) and Charlotte Willmott Livingston (nee Borrett) was a native of, Little Salkeld, Penrith, Cumberland, England, where he was born on 11 June 1875. David was one of seven children in the Livingston family, he was the youngest son. David's siblings comprised his older brother (Thomas) and five sisters (Frances Elizabeth, Sarah Laura Charlotte, Mary Dorothea, Emma Alice and Lucy. David Livingston was educated at Loretto Public School, Musselburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, where he was a boarder. After leaving school in 1891, David moved to Edinburgh, Scotland, and joined the Merchant Navy, his sailing career starting in 1891. On 28 December 1895, David obtained his Second Mates Certificate Of Competency for a Foreign Going Ship, having passed his exams at the Leith Marine Board Examinations. At the time of gaining his Second Mates Certificate his address was, 51 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, Scotland. Shortly after gaining his 2nd Mates 'Ticket', David relocated to British India, where, he was, initially, based in Calcutta, and from where he sailed as a 2nd Officer with the British India Steam Navigation Company Shortly after the outbreak of the South African War, David was one of a number of B.I.N.S. Co deck officers - many already serving in local Indian volunteer units - who took leave of their steamship employers and enlisted for overseas in the South African War, when they volunteered for service with the India raised 'Lumsden's Horse' Lumsden's Horse, also known as Colonel Lumsden's Corps, was the name given to the Indian Mounted Infantry Corps, which was formed in Calcutta in 1899 by Lieutenant-Colonel Dugald McTavish Lumsden of the, Assam Valley Light Horse. The new corps was raised from volunteers from various existing Indian regiments, including the Assam Valley Light Horse. Colonel Lumsden contributed 50,000 rupees. The Corps left Calcutta 250 strong in February 1900, consisting of two squadrons and a maxim gun detachment. It was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel D M Lumsden, of the Assam Valley Volunteers; while Lieutenant Colonel Eden C Showers, Commandant of the Surma Valley Light Horse, went as second in command with the rank of Major. 'A' Company sailed from Calcutta on 26th February 1900, and 'B' Company on 3rd March. 'A' Company landed at Cape Town and 'B' at East London, and both joined the army of Lord Roberts at Bloemfontein in April. On the 21st Lumsden's Horse marched out of camp to join General Tucker's Division, which had been holding the hills won at the battle of Karee Siding, 29th March. They were attached to a mounted infantry corps commanded by Colonel Ross, which consisted of Lumsden's Horse 240, Loch's Horse 220, West Riding and Oxford Light Infantry MI 220, and the 8th Battalion Regular MI 420. On 29th April Ross received orders to make a demonstration against the Boer right, to draw them out, if possible, and allow Maxwell's Brigade to seize their position. Henry's Mounted Infantry were to co-operate. Lumsden's Horse occupied various spurs about 1500 yards from the Boer position; but the enemy moved out and took the offensive with vigour. Major Showers, who was exposing himself with rash bravery, was killed early in the action. So strong and determined was the enemy that Lumsden's men were ordered to retire. Lieutenant Crane, who with his section had been detached from Lieutenant Colonel Lumsden's command, did not receive this order. He and his men held on to the position which they were holding, and were cut off and captured. The casualties of the two squadrons in this their first engagement were most severe. Major Showers and 5 men were killed, and Lieutenant Crane and 5 non-commissioned officers and men were wounded. After the engagement, General Tucker complimented Lumsden's Horse, but 'rebuked' them for an exhibition of bravery which, he thought, bordered on rashness and the unnecessary courting of danger. On 3rd May Lord Roberts commenced his advance to Pretoria. During this movement Lumsden's Horse scouted and skirmished in front of the right centre of the great army. At the Zand River on the 10th, at Viljoen's Drift on the Vaal on the 26th, and near Elandsfontein on the 29th, Ross's Mounted Infantry, including Lumsden's, did well, and their work was much praised by various correspondents. During the advance, and particularly after the Vaal was crossed, Lumsden's men had several casualties. After the occupation of Pretoria, Lumsden's Horse were employed about Irene and at Springs, where they had the usual hard outpost work and some skirmishing. On 22nd July they marched into Pretoria and joined a force under Colonel Hickman, with whom they did some patrol work. About this time Lumsden's Horse left Colonel Ross, who issued an order in which he bestowed on them the highest possible compliments. About the beginning of August the corps, now under Brigadier-General Mahon and General lan Hamilton, started on a march to Rustenburg, thence to the country north of Pretoria, and back to the capital, which was reached about the end of August. At Zilikat's Nek there was stiff fighting, in which the Berkshire Regiment did very well. Mahon was now ordered to make a forced march to Carolina. He arrived there on 6th September in order to co-operate with French in the march to Barberton — a splendid effort on the part of all ranks. Lumsden's Horse next took part in the march from Machododorp to Heidelberg along with the other troops of Generals French and Mahon. After some very severe fighting Heidelberg was reached on 26th October, and the corps then marched to Pretoria. On 23rd November, 1900, Lumsden's Horse left Pretoria for India. Lord Roberts telegraphed to the Viceroy expressing his 'appreciation of their excellent services', and said: 'It has been a pride and a pleasure to me to have under my command a volunteer contingent which has so well upheld the honour of the Indian Empire'. Men of Lumsden's Horse earned a number of orders and decorations for their services in South Africa including; 1 x C.B., 1 x C.M.G., 2 x D.S.O.'s & 6 x D.C.M's After returning to India, David Liddel Livingston, returned to his employment with the B.I.N.S.co, subsequently relocating variously to Karachi (now in Pakistan) and Bombay, the two great port cities of the Arabian Sea. During his residence in those port cities, David served as a Volunteer with the Sind Volunteer Rifles (Karachi), and the Bombay Volunteer Cavalry respectively. On, 6 February 1904, David married Ruth Prudence Cuddy, at Bombay, India. David Liddell Livingston, Master Mariner, is recorded as having died at Greenwich, London, England, on 18 October 1931 - and most likely considering his location of death, an event that occurred while he was in command of a ship (his index card from the Registrar General of Shipping and Seaman has some annotated notes pertaining to his death). His Merchant Navy registration index card with photograph identification is held and accessible at The National Archives, in the series ref BT350. Interestingly, his index card records his race as 'Scotch' - a proud honorary Scot! A most interesting and scarce medal group to a most desirable South African War 'Colonial' unit - 'Lumsden's Horse' Condition: About EF

A Mazhabi Sikh's Indian Army multi-campaign group of 3: Sepoy Nika Singh, 32nd Sikh Pioneers - IGS Medal 1895. EDVII silver 'Waz 1901-2' (3527 Sepoy Nika Singh, 32nd Pjb. Pioneers) - Tibet Medal 1904. Silver 'Gyantse' (3527 Sepoy Nika Singh, 32d Sikh Pioneers) - IGS Medal 1908. GV silver 'Abor 1911-12' (3527 Sepoy Nika Singh, 32nd Sikh Pioneers) The recipieint was a Mazhabi Sikh 'Sepoy' (Private) serving with the famous 32nd Sikh Pioneers of the Indian Army - a regiment that saw extensive service, and always with considerable distinction, in the most mountainous and rugid terrains that the British or Indian Armies ever served An excellent combination of campaign medals and clasps, and one that was only regimentally possible to earn by the regiments and personnel of the Indian Army. This particular medal and clasp combination being a unique combination that was only earned regimentally by the 32nd Sikh Pioneers Condition: VF

A medal group of 3 for service with \'East Africa Armoured Trains & aboard a Lake Victoria Gunboat\': Private Norman Walmsley, 2nd Bn North Western Railways Machine Gun Company, late Royal Artillery - 1914-15 Star (No 37 Pte. N. Walmsley, 2/24/N.W. Ry. Bn. I.D.F.) - British War Medal 1914-20 (37 Pte. N. Walmsley, 2 Bn. N.W. Ry. M.G. Coy) - Interallied Victory Medal 1914-19 (37 Pte. N. Walmsley, 2 Bn. N. W. Ry. Vol. Rifles.) Important: The recipients extant Medal Index Card held and accessible at The National Archives, shows that he first entered theatre of war East Africa on, 1 November 1914 Norman John Walmsley, son of Joseph William Walmsley (Latterly a Barrack Sergeant & earlier a Drummer in Madras Fusiliers who held an IGS \'Pegu\' & Indian Mutiny \'Lucknow\') and Eliza Walmsely (nee Lously) was born at Bangalore, Mysore, India, on 20 December 1870 (baptized on 25 January 1871). On 8 June 1891, when 20 years & 6 month of age, and described by trade as a \'Blacksmith\', Norman Walmsely locally enlisted in the British Army, at Bangalore, India, for a \'Short Service\' contract of 7 years \'With the Colours\' and 5 years in the Reserve, and was posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery, with which regiment he served with the Royal Field Artillery. On enlistment he was given the regimental number 85691 (his younger brother who enlisted on the same day received number 85692) with rank of \'Driver\' and posted to 19 Battery Royal Field Artillery, being transferred to 2/1 Battery R.F.A. on November 1894, and lastly transferred lastly to 55th Battery R.F.A. from 23 November 1894. On 26 August 1898, he extended his service to 12 years \'With the Colours\' Driver Walmsley\'s periods of Indian Service are recorded on his extant service papers (held at The National Archives) as under: - 1st period of Indian Service: 08/06/1891-24/10/1893 - 2nd period of Indian Service: 23/11/1894-13/01/1904 By the time of taking his discharge from the British Army on 13 January 1904, Norman Walmsley had served 12 years 220 days \'With The Colours\' Typical of the experience of Eurasian families in the late 19th Century, all of the \'Indian Born\' sons of Barrack Sergeant Joseph William Walmsley - and who survived into adulthood - either joined one of the Indian railway company\'s, or subsequently joined the British Army. William had 3 x sibling brothers: Charles Henry Walmsley, the eldest brother joined the Burma Railway Company and was an Engine Driver resident in Burma for many years; Joseph William Walmsley born in Moulmein, Burma, who in 1883 joined the Royal Fusiliers at Bellary, India, as a \'Boy\', at age 15 years & 6 months ; and Stephen Patrick Walmsley, who joined the British Army the very same day as William, and had sequential regimental number 85692 - but who deserted from the British Army, at Bangalore, India, only 4 x months later After leaving the British Army, Norman took up employment with the North Western Railway Company, where he was located firstly in Karachi and latterly in Lahore, Punjab, India (now both in Pakistan). Reference Thackers Indian Directory for 1920, he is listed as employed as \'Foreman, Heavy Machine Wheel Shop\', N.W. RY. Lahore The North Western Railway had 2 x affiliated volunteer battalions staffed by their British and Eurasian employees, and uniquely each battalion had an \'Armoured Train\'. The 1st Battalion was centred at Lahore, and the 2nd Battalion centred at Karachi. Very shortly after the start of the Great War, Norman Walmsley, a \'Volunteer\' was one of a small group of volunteers drawn from amongst the North Western Railway battalions for overseas service in East Africa with Indian Expeditionary Force \'E\'. With his artillery, blacksmith and heavy engineering experience, Norman Walmsley\'s skills were destined to be an ideal fit for the service with the East African Armoured Trains, and subsequent service on the Lakes during the East African Campaign - Norman being amongst the very first Indian Volunteers to enter theatre of war \'East Africa\' (at Tanga) on 1914 Courtesy of the Western Front Assocation website, and the article \'Indian Volunteers in the Great War East African Campaign\' by the military historian Harry Fecitt, we are quoting the below summary of service for the North Western Railway Volunteers: Quote, The North-Western Railway Volunteers This unit initially supplied a 12-pdr, 12-cwt gun and a four-man detachment (plus five followers) for an armoured train. The men and their gun sailed from India with Indian Expeditionary Force ‘B\' arriving off Tanga, German East Africa (GEA), in November 1914. During the two days of fighting onshore the detachment remained on board along with the two Railway Companies, Sappers and Miners, that it was supporting, and withdrew to Mombasa with the re-embarked survivors of the British defeat at Tanga. After escort duties on the Uganda Railway and a short spell of action on the British East Africa (BEA) coast the gun team was sent north to Kisumu on Lake Victoria. Here the gun was mounted on the vessel Winifred that was being used for transport duties on the lake. The gun came into action against ground targets during the successful British raid on Bukoba, GEA, in June 1915. At this time the North-Western Railway Volunteers appear to have been reinforced and converted into a six-Maxim Gun detachment in preparation for the invasion of GEA In the latter half of 1915 a 2-gun section was deployed at Mzima Springs in the Tsavo Valley. The railway gun was left in the hands of the Royal Navy on Lake Victoria and was moved onto the vessel Kavirondo. During the battle for the Latema-Reata ridge line on 11 March 1916 the North-Western Railway Volunteers under Lieutenant HPC Browne were attached to the Indian Volunteer Maxim Gun Company (see details below), being used as No 4 Section of that Company. After this successful action, which opened the door into GEA for the British, the North-Western Railway men appear to have been used as an independent machine gun detachment and they probably served in-theatre longer than any other Indian Volunteer unit. - See more at: http://www.westernfrontassociation.com/the-great-war/great-war-on-land/other-war-theatres/1072-indian-volunteers-in-the-great-war-east-african-campaign.htmlsthash.6zQVCYct.dpuf Unquote. A most desirable & scarce Indian Volunteers \'East Africa\' campaign medal group Condition: About VF

A medal group of 9 to a 'Dundonian' who served in both World Wars, including battles of, Gallipoli, Kasserine Pass & Salerno: Company Sergeant Major Christopher Leslie, Royal Engineers late Machine Gun Corps Cavalry & 'C' Squadron Fife & Forfar Yeomanry - 1914-15 Star (1723 Pte. C. Leslie. Fife & Forfar Y) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1723 Pte. C. Leslie. Fife & Forfar Y) - Interallied Victory Medal (1723 Pte. C. Leslie. Fife & Forfar Y) - The 1939-1945 Star - The Africa Star. With clasp '1st Army' - The Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI first type & 'Territorial' bar (2212238 W.O. Cl. 2. C. Leslie. R.E.) Note: Interallied Victory Medal only officially corrected Important: The Great War campaign medals verified as entitled per below medal rolls; - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2833 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1770 The medals mounted in the swing-style, and in the order & as worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Christopher Leslie, a native of Dundee, Scotland, and in 1915 was serving with 'C' Squadron 1/1st Fife & Forfar Yeomanry, one of three Scottish yeomanry units to served under higher formation 'Highland Mounted Brigade'. Highland Mounted Brigade was 'dismounted' from August 1915, just weeks prior to embarking for active service at Gallipoli. Christopher first entered theatre of war 'Gallipoli' on 26 September 1915. in 1916, while in Egypt, Christopher was subsequently transferred to the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) in which he served holding the regimental number No 49668 for the rest of the duration of the Great War., including active service in Palestine, Egypt and Libya. Private Christopher Leslie, was being disembodied from the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) of the British Army on 24 May 1919 The Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry), comprised 26 x Squadrons, of which at least one No 26 Squadron served attached to the Imperial Camel Corps Brigade, in Egypt, Palestine & Libya. Per the unit synopsis provided by 'The Long Long Trail' website, a typical Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) squadron consisted; 8 officers and 203 other ranks, equipped with 299 horses, 18 limbers, 1 GS wagon and 1 water cart. These were formed up into six two-gun sections each of a Subaltern, 33 men and 46 horses. The Squadron was commanded by a Captain or Major By the time of the outbreak of the Second World War, Christopher Leslie, was a serving NCO with the Royal Engineers (Territorial Army). His 'Sapper' unit later deployed with 1st Army to North Africa, and he fought at Kasserine Pass, and later took part in the landings at Salerno, Sicily during the Italy campaign. He ended the Second World War holding the rank of Company Sergeant Major. The Dundee Courier issue of, 29 April 1954, records that Christopher Leslie, died at his home, 16 Hepburn Place, Dundee, Scotland, and left behind a wife, a daughter and three son The below article appeared in the Dundee Courier issue of, 1 June 1953; Quote, Dundee Man May Miss The Coronation One of the most disappointed men in Dundee last night was Mr Christopher Leslie, 16 Hepburn Street. A last minute attack of the illness that caused him to be invalided out of the army prevented him from leaving for London to see the Coronation. It was especially hard luck as he had won a free seat in a ballot held by the Ministry of Pension Welfare Service for disabled veterans. Everything was ready for the journey including his eight medals gained in both wars. During 1914-18 he served in The Fife and Forfar Yeomanry, later transferring to the Machine Gun Corps Cavalry, and seeing service at Gallipoli, Upper Egypt, Palestine and in the Lybian Desert. For his conduct he received a Certificate of Honour. At Last Coronation In 1925 he joined the Royal Engineers Supplemantry Reserve, and then the Territorial Army. At the last Coronation he was a sergeant, and took a party of Engineers to London for street lining and processions. Then came the second world war and service overseas, this time as company sergeant-major. He survived many battles from Kasserine Pass in North Africa to Salerno, only to fall ill near the end of the Italian campaign. Since then he has been in and out of hospital. Bur Mr. Leslie, a timekeeper with the Caledon Engineering and Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., is determined to see his second Coronation. He has booked for today's Coronation special, and if he is at all well, he'll be there. Unquote. The medals mounted in the swing-style, and in the order & as worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings A good Scottish Territorial's 'World Wars' medal group confirming action at important battles in both World Wars, including the rare distinction of having fought at Gallipoli, Kasserine Pass and Salerno Condition: Mostly GVF

A medal pair to a Great War \'Tank Commander\' casualty, who in WW2 was interred in Hong Kong & died in Shanghai 1946: Commissioner Edwin Alfred Pritchard Chinese Maritime Customs Service, late 14th Battalion Tank Corps - British War Medal. Silver issue (2. Lieut. E. A. Pritchard.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2. Lieut. E. A. Pritchard.) Important: Confirmed \'Wounded-in-Action\' 8 August 1918 at Marcelcave, Amiens, France Battle of Amiens: On 8 August 1914, the Battle of Amiens marked the beginning of the \'100 Days Campaign\' - the allied offensive that resulted in ultimate victory over the Germany. 14th Tank Battalion was in support of 2nd Canadian Division, Candian Corps, 3rd Army, and on the day of battle fielded 27 x tanks - the amjority being of type Mark V - of which Number 9397 \'Natal\' was under command of 2nd Lieutenant Pritchard. During the battle all tanks of the battalion engaged the enemy, with 4 x tanks being hit and knocked-out - this included 9397 \'Natal\' under command of 2/Lt Pritchard who was \'Wounded-in-Action\' during the battle when his tank was hit and knocked out somewhere between the British first line and the first enemy objective objective Edwin\'s record of service during the Great War: July 1917 : gazetted Second Lieutenant, General Service List (Chinese Labour Corps). September 1917: special permission granted to relinquish commission. September 191 : enlisted in The Rifle Brigade. October 1917: posted to Cadet School, Machine Gun Corps. January 1918: gazetted Second Lieutenant, Tank Corps. Feb-ruary 191 8 : posted to 14th Battalion Tank Corps. January 1919: demobilised. Ranks held. July 191 7: Second Lieutenant. September 191 7: Private. January 1918 : Second Lieutenant. Countries served in, and Battles, etc., fought in. 1917-18: France. August 1918 : Battle of Amiens. Honours attained and Wounds received: General Service Medal. Victory Medal. 8th August 1918 : Wounded at Marcelcave Edwin Alfred Pritchard, son of James Edward Pritchard & Alice Maria Pritchard (nee Pritchard), was a native of Walham Green, London, England, where he was born on 11 June 1893. Edwin gained a much covetted appointment with the prestigious Chinese Maritime Customs Service in May 1913 - with the exception of his voluntary overseas Great War Service 1917-1918, during which he temporarily resigned from the CMCS - Edwin remained in the service of the Chinese Maritime Customs Service for the rest of his life, including internment in Hong Kong 1942-1945 (held at the Tung Foong Hotel and latterly Stanley Internement Camp), and until his death in Shanghai, on 25 October 1946, was latterly Commissioner in charge of Chinese Maritime Customs Service, in Shanghai. At the time of his death in 1946, Edwin Pritichard was the last foreign national to hold the appointment of Commissioner for the Chinese Maritime Customs Service, in Shanghai - the most important of all Customs locations in China Some of Edwin\'s appointments included: - Swatow: 13 August 1930 E. A. Pritchard (Deputy Commissioner ) - Kowloon: April 1932 E.A. Pritchard (Commissioner) - Shanghai: 18 June 1946 E.A. Pritchard (Commissioner) The Univeristy of Bristol Department of History has a wealth of material and research pertianign to the Chinese Maritime Customs Service, which they describe as: Quote, The Chinese Maritime Customs Service was an international, although predominantly British-staffed bureaucracy (at senior levels) under the control of successive Chinese central governments from its founding in 1854, until 1950 when the last foreign Inspector-General resigned. The present-day Customs General Administration of the People\'s Republic of China (PRC), and the Republic of China (ROC) Directorate General of Customs on Taiwan both incorporate the CMCS into their histories. The CMCS was the only bureaucratic organ that continued to operate as an integrated institution in China throughout the period 1842-1950. Established to collect taxes on maritime trade when Chinese officials were unable to collect them during the Taiping Rebellion, its functions quickly expanded. It became responsible for domestic customs administration (the Native Customs), postal administration, harbour and waterway management, weather reporting, and anti- smuggling operations. It mapped, lit, and policed the China coast and the Yangzi river. It was involved in loan negotiations, currency reform, and financial and economic management. It was always much more than just a tax collection agency, was well informed about local conditions, deeply involved in local, provincial, and national politics, and in international affairs. Service publications included not only monthly, quarterly, and annual Returns of Trade, but also a regular series of Aids to Navigation and less regular reports on meteorological conditions and medical phenomena, and much else besides. The Service further involved itself in China\'s diplomacy, organised its representation at nearly thirty world fairs and exhibitions, and ran various educational establishments. Unquote. Edwins only son, Lieutenant Hugh Pritchard 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards, was killed on 11 March 1943 during a training exercise. Quote (Beaumont College website), Lt Hugh Edwin Pritchard Grenadier Guards (OB 38). Family lived in Shanghai. On leaving School he went up to Magdalen Oxford. He was commissioned into the Grenadiers in July 1940 and posted to the 2nd Battalion. Initially infantry, the Battalion converted to the armoured role equipped with Covenanter tanks in October 1940 as part of the Guards Armoured Division to face a possible German Invasion following Dunkirk. As the threat receded the Battalion prepared for the invasion of Normandy. It was during an exercise that Hugh’s tank turned over and he was killed 11 March 1943. He is buried at Putney vale Cemetery. Age 23. Unquote. Condition: About GVF

A medical volunteer's South African War campaign pair: Orderly J .H. Dawson, Leeds Corps, St.John Ambulance Brigade - QSA Medal. With clasp 'Cape Colony' (1868 Ord J.H. Dawson, St John Amb Bde) - St.John Ambulance Brigade South Africa Medal. (1868 Pte J. H. Dawson, Leeds Corps.) Note: The clasp on the QSA medal is loose on riband as issued - and typical for medals awarded to members of the SJABO Important: The QSA medal and confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll (Reference WO 100/225) compiled and signed at Wynberg, South Africa on 15 July 1901, by the Officer Commanding Base Details, Royal Army Medical Corps. The recipient is shon on the medal roll as having served at the Base Hospital at Wynberg Only an estimated 71 x medals were awarded to men of the Leeds Corps of the SJABO The recipients name and service is commemorated on the South African War Roll of Honour that is inside Leeds Town Hall Sold together with hard-copy pages from the respective QSA medal roll Condition: GVF

A Melrose \'Warrant Officers\' Second World War North West Europe Campaign medal group of 4, with insignia: Warrant Officer Bouverie Clark Tully, Royal Army Service Corps - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The France and Germany Star - The Defence Medal - War Medal (sans riband) Sold together with below following items: - Warrants Officers gilding metal sleeve badge & 5 x years woven \'Service Chevrons\', as worn / removed from recipients \'Battle Dress\' - Royal Army Service Corps. GVI King\'s Crown cap badge. Complete with original slider / shank fitting - Original card box of issue for medals, this addressed to: Mr. B. C. Tully 2, Eildon Terrace Melrose Roxburghshire Scoland Condition: GVF

A Merchant Seaman's 'Auxiliary Patrol Yacht' Great War medal trio: Fireman Daniel Bennett, Mercantile Fleet Reserve, late H.M.S. Salvator - 1914-15 Star (D. Bennett, FMN. MFA.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (D. Bennett, FMN. MFA.) - Interallied Victory Medal (D. Bennett, FMN. MFA.) Important: All 3 x medals confirmed as entitled & issued per respective Admiralty Great War campaign medal rolls of the Mercantile Fleet Reserve (ref WO 171/130), wherein the medal roll is marked to show the recipient qualified for the medals serving aboard 'Salvator' Note: H.M.S. SALVATOR (Originally Steam Yacht 'Katoomba', was a Clyde built vessel, launched by Ailsa Shipbuilding Company, Yard No 112, on 17/2/1903 as the Steam Yacht Katoomba, for Scottish ship owner Kenneth M.Clark, Paisley. Scrapped at Piraeus in August 1960ex-S.S. Katoomba, built Clyde, Scotland, 1903), was an Admiralty 'Hired Yacht', flying 'Pendant' No 060. Built 1903, armed with 2 x 12 Pounder guns. H.M.S. Salvator was in service during the Great War between 5 March 1915 to 29 March 1919., during which it served as a wireless-equipped Auxilary Patrol Group Leader, in special yacht squadrons deployed in Home Waters & in the Mediterranean theatre. During the Second World War the same vessel was again requisitioned and served as H.M.S. Heliopolis. After a surprisingly long career afloat, during which the 'Salvator' served in both world wars, the vessel was scrapped at Piraeus , Greece, in August 1960 Condition: Previously laquered, otherwise VF

A Merchant Seamans Great War medal group of 3: Thomas Ryan, Mercantile Marine - British War Medal. Silver issue (Thomas Ryan) - Interallied Victory Medal (Thomas Ryan) - Mercantile Marine War Medal (Thomas Ryan) Important: The BWM & Interallied Victory Medals, are contemporary renamed. The Mercantile Marine War Medal has officially impressed naming as issued There are several persons, of the same name, English and Irish, who were awarded Mercantile Marine War Medals, and who lost their lives on the 'High Seas' due to enemy action during the Great War, including Master Mariner Thomas Ryan: Master Mariner Thomas Ryan, son of Master Mariner Frank Ryan, was a native of Loughshinny, Skerries, County Dublin, Ireland, was Killed-in-Action on 13 April 1918 when the ship he captained the S.S. Harewood, was sunk by the German U-Boat 155. Master Mariner Thomas Ryan also had the distinction of having been posthumously 'Commended for services' and rewarded with a Mention-in-Despatches (MID) that was published in the London Gazette issue of 6 August 1918. During the attack, capture and destruction of the S.S. Harewood, official reports show that only 2 x members of the crew were 'Killed', which included Master Thomas Ryan. The "Harewood" had been and sunk by bombs after a longer lasting gunfight by enemy submarine (U-Boat) the U 155 (Eckelmann). The U 155 was the former 'Deutschland. U 155 scored 4 X direct shell hits during the fight. The "Harewood went down in 37A°20,6'N 16A°59'W. The 'Harewood' was owned by Century Shipping Co. Ltd. at the time of her loss and was heading for Gibraltar with general cargo. An unusually long and detailed article on Thomas Ryan and the history of the that well known 'Ryan' Irish sea-going family was published in a local Irish newspaper, that is accessible on-line, see 'The Fingal Independent' and article therein dated 22 April 2005 The other Merchant Navy casualties of the Great War recorded with the name Thomas Ryan were Liverpool seamen: - Seaman Thomas Ryan. KIA 02/06/1917, S.S Hollington (U-Boat 95) - Seaman Thomas Ryan. KIA 31/07/1917, S.S. Belgian Prince (U-Boat 55) Condition: The medals mostly about EF

A Merchant Seaman\'s Great War campaign pair: Thomas Bains - British War Medal. Silver issue (Thomas Bains) - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal (Thomas Bains) The recipients Medal Index Card confirm that Thomas Bains is a unique name in the data base for the Mercantile Marine War Serrvice Medal held at the The National Archives. Further it shows that he was a native of South Shields, England, and was born in 1876 The medals retaining their original silk watered ribands Condition: GVF

A Merchant Seaman\'s World Wars Multi-Campaign medal group of 7: Steward Sidney Jones Merchant Navy late Mercantile Fleet Auxiliary - British War Medal. Silver issue (S. Jones. A.B. M.F.A.) - Mercantile Marine War Medal (Sidney Jones) - Interallied Victory Medal (S. Jones. A.B. M.F.A.) - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Atlantic Star - The Pacific Star - War Medal 1939-45 Sold together with: - Contemporary two row silk riband bar with 7 x ribands. Reverse of mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fitting - Merchant Navy Cloth and Wire Bullion Cap Badge attached to cap band Positively attributed unique name recipient: There were two men of the same name \'Sidney Jones\' in the British Mercantile Marine who were entitled to the Mercantile Marine Medal for service during the Great War. However only one of those, No. 762268 (the Merchant Navy Discharge Number issued to Seamen on joining the Merchant Navy), would serve in the Merchant Navy during the Second World War and was issued any Second World War Medals (the Board of Trade Medal Rolls refer). There were 3 x British Merchant Seaman called Sidney Jones on the Board of Trade Medal Rolls for the Second World War, of which only No. 762268 had previously served during the Great War Medals verification: All medals verified per the respective cited Admiralty and Board of Trade medal rolls / index cards - British War Medal. Silver issue: ADM 171/131 ( Board of Trade Continuous Discharge No. 762268) - Mercantile Marine War Medal: BT 351/1/73347 - Interallied Victory Medal: ADM 171/131 (Board of Trade Continuous Discharge No. 762268) - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp: BT 395/1/51044 - The Atlantic Star. No clasp: BT 395/1/51044 - The Pacific Star. No clasp: BT 395/1/51044 - War Medal 1939-45: BT 395/1/51044 Medals verification: All medals verified per the respective cited Admiralty and Board of Trade medal rolls / index cards Important: There are multiple searchable on-line Board of Trade records - and much else - pertaining to this Merchant Seaman\'s long sea-going service, naming ships, voyages and including photo ID\'s etc... The medals mounted in the Court-Style. The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: The medals GVF-EF

A meritorious, campaign and long service medal group of 7: Caretaker Donald Nicolson, Territorial, Auxiliary & Volunteer Reserve Centre, Dunfermline, Ministry of Defence late Royal Corps of Transport and Royal Regiment of Artillery - British Empire Medal (Civil). EIIR issue (Donald Nicolson) - The 1939-1945 Star - The Africa Star - The Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. EIIR \'Territorial\'. With EIIR issue further service bar (1685964 Sgt. D. Nicolson. R.A.) British Empire Medal verification: The award was published in the Supplement to the London Gazette issue of 31 December 1977 (New Year Honours List 1978), as under: Quote THE QUEEN has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the British Empire Medal (Civil Division) to the undermentioned: British Empire Medal (Civil Division) UNITED KINGDOM..... Donald NICOLSON, lately Caretaker, Territorial, Auxiliary and Volunteer Reserve Centre, Dunfermline, Ministry of Defence. Unquote. Donald Nicolson\'s extant Royal Artillery attestation card (held and accessible at The National Archives) shows that Donald first enlisted in the British Army in 1940, when he was posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery and allocated the unique British Army number 1685964 (from the block allocated to the Royal Regiment of Artillery in 1920, and awarded sequentially since that time). His card shows that he was initially osted to a Heavy Anti-Aircraft regiment. His card also shows that he transferred to the Royal Army Service Corps in May 1961, and was lastly serving with the Royal Corps of Transport in 1967 The medals mounted -as-worn by the recipient in the court-style. The reverse of the mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin & clasp fittings Some fraying to riband of the EM Condition: Toned VF

A Mesopotamia and South Persia Great War era campaign medal group of 3: Sepoy Nur Mohamed 1st Battalion 127th Queen Mary\'s Own Baluch Light Infantry - British War Medal 1914-20 (5407 Sep. Noor Mohd, 127 Bal. Infy.) - Interallied Victory Medal 1914-19 (5407 Sep. Noor Mohd, 127 Bal. Infy.) - GSM 1918. GV clasp 'S. Persia' (5407 Sepoy Nur Mohd. 1-127-Baluchis) Note: The Great War medal pair only with officially re-impressed naming - and all medals exactly as issued Important: The GSM Medal and clasp verified per the respective medal roll of 1/127 Baluchis (Ref WO 100/G43/453) that was compiled and signed at Chaman Cantonment, India, on 17 September 1923. The medal roll with remarks showing that Sepoy Nur Mohamed had already been 'Transferred to Reserve' by the time the medal roll was compiled Reference WO 100/G43/453) the medal roll of 1/127 Baluchis for the GSM with clasp 'S. Persia' show that a total of 1169 x medals and clasp were claimed in 1923, and subsequently forwarded to the regiment. By 1928, just over more than half (over 51%) of the medals and clasps were remaining with the regiment as unclaimed, and undelivered to the recipients. In 1928, the regiment claimed that 602 medals (the receivers count was actually 598 x medals) were returned to the War Office for taking into stock (and subsequent scrapping) at the Royal Mint. For Indian Army infantry regiments, like the Baluch Regiment, that typically recruited heavily from amongst Pathans from the tribal territories of the North West Frontier, and from nomadic tribes scattered across the Baluchistan Agency, the distribution of Great War era medals earned by men who had taken their discharges in the early inter-war years, was generally difficult. The resulting high numbers of medals remaining undelivered, were returned to the War Office, and thence back to the Royal Mint for scrapping! The medals all fitted with contemporary silk medal ribands Condition: GVF

A Mesopotamia theatre 'Battle of Hanna' Great War 'Killed-in-Action' casualty campaign medal group of 3 with associated Memorial Plaque: Corporal James Dougall, 2nd Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) - 1914-15 Star (S-9194 L-Cpl. J. Dougall, R. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-9194 Pte. J. Dougall. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-9194 Pte. J. Dougall. R. Highrs.) - Memorial Plaque: (James Dougall) Important: Private James Dougall 2nd Battalion Black Watch, is confirmed 'Killed-in-Action', Hanna, Iraq, on 21 January 1916 Note: All three medals confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls as under; - 1914-15 Star:WO 329/2741 - British War and Interallied Victory Medals: WO 329/1352 The Memorial Plaque sold with original card cover and official enclosure from the King & Queen on Buckingham Palace letterhead James Dougall, the son of Aeneas & Jane Dougall was a native of Auchterarder, Perthshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1896. The 1901 National Census for Scotland, records Jamess till living in Auctherarder, where his father was employed as an 'Ironmongers Assistant', and the family comprising parents and four children resided at 73 Hight Street 'Northview', Auchterarder. Afteer the death of the father, Jane Dougall, relocated the family to the city of Edinburgh, which was the birthplace of the mother. By the time of the Great War, the family is recorded as living at, Appin Terrace, Edinburgh James Dougall was a civilian when the Great War broke-out. He volunteered his services by enlisting in the British Army, and service with the 2nd Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). James is confirmed as first entering theatre of war 'France' on 1 October 1915. In November 1915, the 7th (Meerut) Division of the Indian Corps, in which 2/Black Watch served, was relieved from the front line of the Western Front, as a prelude for relocation to the distant Persian Gulf theatre of war, and a new enemy - the forces of the Turkish 'Ottoman Empire' James Dougall together with the rest of 2/Black Watch disembarked at Basra, Iraq, on 31 December 1915. In Mesopotamia, 2/Black Watch, continued to serve under the higher formation, 7th (Meerut) Division, now part of 'Tigris Corps'. The Jock's, and Indians, recently arrived from Europe were thrown into the fight very quickly after their arrival in Mesopotamia. By now holding the appointment 'Acting-Corporal', James Dougall, only 19 years of age, was 'Killed- in-Action' on 21 January 1916. On this date, 2/Black Watch were serving alongside the 41st Dogras and 6th Jats as part of the 35th Brigade, for the 'First Attack' on the heavily defended Turkish position at Hanna. Referring to the opening moves of the 'Battle of Hanna', the regimental history gives the following; ?At seven minutes past eight on the morning of the 21st, as the bombardment lifted, The Black Watch advanced at a slow double, and were at once greeted by a storm of bullets. Despite the heavy mud, despite the losses, perfect order was kept, and after a momentary halt at the irrigation channel every man rose up simultaneously and swept forward into the Turkish trench. There for a few moments the Turks met them hand to hand. Lieutenant Thorburn, who was among the first in, was bayoneted and clubbed to the ground, but recovered consciousness to hear the welcome sound of Piper Crichton playing along the captured trench. On the right, the Dogras suffered heavily, lost all their British officers, and were unable to make good the right of the objective. But a few small parties of them and of the 6th Jats gallantly pressed forward and joined the Regiment after the trench was captured.... the flanks were exposed, and the Battalion was cut off from all support. Immediately after the assault the Turks had fled across the open to their second line, losing heavily as they ran, for in-spite of the exertions of the assault our men fired steadily and with good effect. Before long, however, the enemy was strongly reinforced, and soon discovered how few in numbers were the British who had penetrated his position. Two main counter-attacks now developed... These attacks were checked for some time with the aid of one or two machine guns captured by the two flank companies.... But force of numbers was bound to tell in time. Many of our men fell, and step by step the remainder were forced to give ground until they were gradually squeezed into the corner of the trenches nearest to the river bank... bravery and discipline can make good lack of numbers in an assault, but it is impossible for a hundred men to hold a position indefinitely when attacked on three sides and with no supports forthcoming.... For two hours a desperate resistance was put up against hopeless odds. Sergeant Finlay died fighting with the same cool courage that had won him his V.C. on the 9th May in France. At last, about 10.15am, when almost surrounded, the remnants of the shattered platoons, half of whom were wounded, fell back on the British lines, bringing with them one officer and about a dozen Turks as prisoner.... The losses reported on the 21st were 6 officers (2 killed, 1 wounded and missing) and 175 other ranks (21 killed, 79 wounded and missing). Of those reported missing all were subsequently ascertained to have been killed, and at least one officer and many men who were wounded refused to report or go to hospital while the need of the Battalion was so great. The casualties in this action were approximately 60 per cent of the fighting strength of the Battalion. Exclusive of the transport, 29 officers and nearly 900 men had landed at Basrah three weeks earlier. There now remained to report themselves fit for duty two combatant officers and 130 men, and of these not all were un-wounded.? The supreme sacrifice made by Lance Corporal James Dougall, is commemorated in perpetuity on a panel of the CWGC 'Basra Memorial', Iraq Sold together with some copied research including Medal Index Card Condition: GVF

A Metropolitan Police 'Shooters' campaign, coronation and best shot group of 5: Police Sergeant Jeffery - QSA Medal. 'CC', 'OFS', 'TR' '1901' (35415 Corpl: G.J. Jeffery. 108th Coy Imp: Yeo:) - Coronation Medal 1902. With 'Metropolitan Police' reverse (P.C. G. Jeffery. S.Div.) - Coronation Medal 1911. With 'Metropolitan Police' reverse (P.S. G. Jeffery.) - Prince of Wales Metropolitan Police Best Shot Medal (PS 119 G J Jeffery R Dvn 1926) - Metropolitan Police Shooting League Medal (P.S. G. Jeffery (R.Divn) 25th July 1912) Note: Top dated clasp on QSA is loose on riband - and as issued Important: The QSA medal and all 4 x clasps confirmed as entitled on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/122) the dated clasp being issued separately on supplementary roll dated 29 April 1904 Condition: Very Fine and better

A Metropolitan Police and Royal Navy campaign and coronation group of 4: Ableseaman Sidney Goff, Royal Navy late Metropolitan Police - 1914-15 Star (186662 S. Goff. A.B. R.N.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (186662 S. Goff. A.B. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (186662 S. Goff. A.B. R.N.) - Metropolitan Police Coronation Medal 1911 (P.C. S. Goff.) Sidney Goff, a native of Wambrook (nr Chardstock), Dorset, England, where he was born on 29 April 1880. The 1891 National Census of England and Wales records him as being the son of Robert (a Mason) and Caroline, then all living together at \'Holy City\' Chardstock, Dorset. Joining the Metropolitan Police sometime before 1911, Sidney subsequently settled in London and died at Lewisham, London in 1960 Sold together with some associated \'Christmas 1914\' ephemera and gifts from the King and Queen, including Christmas Greetings card, photograph of Queen Mary and a .303 bullet pencil, indicating that tyhe recipient was an early war volunteer for service with the Royal Navy All medals mounted on a bar in the swing-style fitted. The medals fitted with old contemporary silk weave ribands Condition: VF

A mid Victorian Naval Officers campaign group of 3: Lieutenant Henry Cardale, Royal Navy - Crimea Medal 1854. With clasp 'Sebastopol' (Hy. Cardale, Acting Mate, H.M.S. Britannia) - China Medal 1857-60. With clasp 'Canton 1857' - Turkey: Crimea Medal, with British reverse and pierced with a ring suspension Note: The Crimea medal is named in an old contemporary engraved style and the 'Sebastpol' clasp is loose on ribbon as issued Henry Cardale served in the Crimea as Acting Mate in H.M.S. Britannia. He passed his examination on 7 June 1855 and subsequently served as Mate in the Phoenix, attached to the White Sea squadron, and Wanderer on the Home station. He became Lieutenant on 3 June 1856 and joined the Impregnable, flagship of Sir William Parker at Devonport, and from August 1856 until 1859 was employed in the Sans Pareil, in which ship he took part in the operations on the coast of China, including the bombardment and capture of Canton. He seems to have served subsequently aboard H.M. Ships Amethyst, Driver, Satellite, and Gibraltar, but is no longer shown in the Navy List for 1867. He came form a Naval family as his younger brother, Vice-Admiral C. S. Cardale, was second-in-command of the Naval Rocket Brigade in the Abyssinian Expedition in 1867 Condition: VF

A Military BEM, campaign and long service group of 7: Warrant Officer II, John Frederick Wren, B.E.M., Royal Army Service Corps, late No 1 Training Battalion R.A.S.C. - British Empire Medal, (Military) E.II.R. (T/91617 A/W/O. 2 John F. Wren, R.A.S.C.) - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR 'Arabian Peninsula' (T/91617 W.O. Cl. 2. J. F. Wren. B.E.M. R.A.S.C.) - Military LS&GC. EIIR & 'Regular Army' bar (T/91617 Sgt. J. F. Wren. B.E.M., R.A.S.C.) Important: the award of the B.E.M. was published in the London Gazette 13 June 1957. The official recommendation states; Quote, Warrant Officer Class 2 John Frederick Wren was decorated for his services as a C.S.M. at No. 1 Training Battalion R.A.S.C. Recommendation reads: ?C.S.M. Wren?s duties have included the constant supervision over NCO?s and men of the Permanent Staff and Enlisted Boys; the maintenance of discipline and turnout; the supervision of training; maintenance of rosters of Company duties; the upkeep of records relating to training and discipline and the general supervision over the cleanliness of the Barracks. In short, the normal duties of a Company Serjeant Major, but with this difference. Supervision must be by day and night, involving abnormally long hours. Boys must be handled differently from men - friendliness in order to gain their confidence is essential, but must not prejudice firmness in the interests of respect and discipline. C.S.M. Wren has worked uncomplainingly towards these ends. He has maintained the strictest discipline amongst Permanent Staff and Boys and has won their respect and admiration. Boys turn to him first when they are in trouble, knowing they will receive sympathetic hearing and sound advice. The task of the C.S.M. of a Boys? Company is complex, responsible and exacting and the achievement of success in such an appointment demands exceptional selflessness and devotion to duty. These qualities C.S.M. Wren has brought to his task in a very full measure and although only a substantive Serjeant he has filled the appointment of a WO II with outstanding success. His loyalty, integrity and strength of character are beyond question and to him must go a large share of the credit for the excellent spirit that pervades the whole company. He has been an inspiration to the permanent staff and has set the highest possible example to the boys.? Unquote. Sold together with hard copy of the B.E.M. recommendation and London Gazette extract pages The medals mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The emdals suspended form contemporary silk ribands, the mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A Military Gaoler\'s & former \'Red-Cap\'s\' medal group of 3: Sergeant Warder J. Wild, late Royal Military Police - Korea Medal 1950-53. 1st type (22773192 Pte. J. Wild. R.M.P.) - United Nations: Service medal with clasp 'Korea' - GSM 1918-62. EIIR 'Arabian Peninsula' (1301 Sgt. Wdr. J. Wild.) Note: We have been advised that Military Provost Staff Corps did not recruit personnel from amongst Civilians, but from serving and retiring military personnel, who prior to the 1960's were allocated new MPSC regimental number on joining the force During the Korean War, the Royal Military Police deployed two units viz, 27 Brigade Provost Section and 28 Brigade Provost Section The General Service Medal with 'Arabian Peninsula' clasp is especially scarce, seen named to a Sergeant Warder The basic award criteria for the clasp was '30 days' service in operations in resistance to border raids and against bands of dissidents in the Arabian Peninsula between 1 January 1957 to 30 June 1960 - the geographic scope including service seconded or attached to the Sultan of Muscat and Oman's Armed Forces in the Sultanate of Muscant and Oman; in Aden Colony; the Aden Protectorate; or the Persian Gulf States The first military prisons were established in 1844. The term 'Glasshouse' originated from the Aldershot military prison, Aldershot, which had a glazed roof. Over time, the word 'Glasshouse' came to be applied to all military prisons. Glasshouses gained a reputation as places for harsh regimes and brutality, as depicted in Allan Campbell McLean's novel 'The Glass House' and the Sean Connery film The Hill (based on a particularly infamous facility in Libya). Currently, the British Army only maintains one remaining correction facility, the Military Corrective Training Centre (MCTC) at Colchester. Whilst the MCTC is not a prison, it is inspected by the Justice Inspectorate and any serviceperson convicted of a crime that warrants a prison sentence, will be sent to the MCTC for processing, before being sent to a civilian prison A scarce medal group Condition: GVF

A Military Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. GV issue with \'Regular Army\' bar (1410996 W.O.CL.II. C.F. Brooks. R.A.) The medal mounted as-worn in the swing-style. The silk riband mounted from a contemporary mounting brooch, this retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Military Police 'Dog-Handlers' South East Asia campaign medal pair: Sergeant Anantabahadur Pun, Gurkha Military Police late 5th Gurkha Dog Company and 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles - GSM 1918. EIIR 'Malaya' (21179072 Rfn. Anantabahadur Pun. 2/2 GR) - GSM 1962. 'Malay Peninsula' (21179072 Cpl. Anantabahadur Pun. GMP.) Note: Single official correction to last letter on GSM 1918 - and a typical occurrence with this medal and clasp issue to the Brigade of Gurkhas Anantabahadur, a Nepalese citizen, was born circa 1936, and 19 years of age when he joined the British Brigade of Gurkhas at Lehra, on 2nd January 1954. Anantabahadur Pun was born in 1936 and enlisted into the Brigade of Gurkhas on 2 January 1954. Serving with the 2-2nd Gurkha Rifles in Malaya, he later transferred to the Gurkha Military Police, serving with 5 Gurkha Dog Company. He was discharged on 30 November 1968 He saw extensive service in Malaya during his long military career, and his 'Military Conduct' was described as 'Exemplary' when he took his discharge from the British Army. The 'Testimonial' given in his service papers state; Quote, "Anatabahadur Pun has completed 14 years loyal and efficient service. He is cheerful, intelligent and energetic. He has passed 1st class EducationStandard and is literate in Roman and Nagi characters. He speaks English to the 1st class standard. He is qualified as an **** ******** and in the handling and care of Guard Dogs and can be recommended for service and employment in civilian life. During the last 10 years of his service he was employed as an NCO and displayed good supervisory powers and a sense of leadership." Unquote. The pair of medals mounted in the court-style suspended from a pin-back brooch that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with a copy of the recipient service papers that confirm his qualification in the handling of 'Guard Dogs' and his long service with the 5th Gurkha Dog Company, Gurkha Military Police Medals named to the Gurkha Military Police are scarce - the moreso medals to a confirmed 'Dog-Handler' Condition: About GVF

A Military Tailors Professionally Swing-Mounted pair of Second World War Medals: Un-named & unattributed with \'Gieves & Hawkes Ltd\' sales receipt - Defence Medal - War Medal Sold together with \'Gieves & Hawkes Ltd, Saville Row\' sales receipt dated 13 May 1983, at which time the charge for mounting was GBP 3.10 The medals mounted in the swing-style suspended from silk ribands, and as-worn. The white metal mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings, and as-worn Condition: About EF

A Miniature Medal group of 4 x Second World War Campaign Medals The group comprises: - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Atlantic Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal The medals all professionally swing mounted suspended form silk moire ribands. The medal mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings. A nice crisp clean miniature medal group Condition: EF

A mixed British Army and New Zealand Army campaign and long service pair: Lieutenant M. Phipps New Zeland Army Pay Corps late Royal Army Pay Corps - GSM 1918. EIIR issue & clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (23492849 Cpl. M. Phipps. R.A.P.C.) - Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR with bar 'New Zealand' (41784 Capt. M.S. Phipps. NZAPC) An unusual combination denoting that the recipient had previously served in the ranks of the British Army beofre transferring to the New Zealand Army in which latter he was a Commissioned Officer Condition: GVF

A mixed Indian Army and Volunteer 'Moplah Rebellion' service group of 6: 2nd Lieutenant William John Davis, Indian Army Reserve of Officers & Southern Provinces Mounted Rifles - British War Medal. Silver issue (2-Lt.W.J. Davis.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2-Lt.W.J. Davis.) - IGSM 1908. GV issue clasp 'Malabar 1921-22' (Ex-Engnr. W.J.Davis.) - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Coronation Medal 1937 - Volunteer Force Long Service Medal. GV (Tpr W.J. Davis S.Prov.M.Rif., A.F.I.) Important: The Great War and Jubilee / Coronation medals all confirmed as entitled in the respective Medal Index Card's (for the campaign medals) and medal rolls for the Jubilee & Coronation medals (these latter rolls showing the recipient as employed with the Indian Service of Engineers holding the appointment of Superintending Engineer for Madras Circle, Madras, India Note: The award of the India General Service Medal would appear to have been made in his civilian capacity as an 'Executive Engineer' in the Civil Administration, rather then as a member of the local Volunteer Corps - and scarce thus named to a civilian William John Davis was married to Mabel Davis (born circa 1894), and they had one son Michael John Davis who had been born circa 1922 The group mounted in the 'swing-style' suspended from a pin-back brooch and almost certainly 'as-worn' by the recipient Condition: VF

A mixed services Army and Naval campaign and long service group of 5: Warrant Officer II W. M. Hunter, Prince Alfred's Guard late South African Naval Forces and Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (South African Division) - 1939-45 Star (67225 W. M. Hunter) - Atlantic Star (67225 W. M. Hunter) - War Medal (67225 W. M. Hunter) - Africa Service Medal (67225 W. M. Hunter) - Efficiency Medal. GVI type I with bar 'Union of South Africa' (W.O.2. W.M. Hunter P.A.G.) Important: The recipients unique service number shows that he served in the Second World War as a member of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (South African Division) An unusual combination of medals denoting diverse volunteer service in the Prince Alfred's Guard infantry regiment of the Active Citizen Force of the Union Defence Force, and campaign service with the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (South Africa Division) and South African Naval Forces Note: Prince Alfred's Guard infantry regiment is a volunteer unit with headquarters and depot in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. It is linked by regimental affiliation to Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (2 SCOTS) of the British Army The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended form a medal mounting bar that retains it's original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Silver medals toned, otherwise GVF

A mixed services Second World War and Malaya Emergency pair: Captain R. Dock Royal Army Educational Corps late Royal Marines - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR issue with clasp \'Malaya\' (Capt R. Dock. R.A.E.C.) Recipient is reported to have served with the Royal Marines prior to joining the British Army The pair mounted in the swing-style and \'as-worn\' by the recipient. The ribbons suspended from a mounting brooch that retains its hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: VF

A modern 'Thin Red Line' multi-campaign medal group of 6: Private S. J. McCafferty, 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - GSM 1962. 'Northern Ireland' (24867878 Pte S J McCafferty A & S H) - NATO Medal with clasp 'Former Yugoslavia' - NATO Medal with clasp 'Kosovo' - Iraq Medal. No clasp (24867878 Pte S J McCafferty A & S H) - Golden Jubilee Medal 1952-2002 - Accumulated Service Medal. Type I (24867878 Pte S J McCafferty A & S H) The ACSM with English silver hallmarks. The GSM is officially impressed the other named medals are officially laser named Sold with a coloured photograph of recipient in No 1 dress (Kilt) wearing GSM - which looks to have been taken inside the Regimental Headquarters - this annotated in ink with his service particulars 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders were the descendent unit of the famous 'Thin Red Line' of Balaklava and Crimean War fame The recipient is reported to be the son of 24265066 Pte 'Joe' MacCafferty also of 1/Argylls, whose campaign medal pair including an ACSM is being sold separately The pre 2003 medals court mounted as worn. The reverse of mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings. The 2 x later medals un-mounted. Condition: GVF

A modern 'War against Terrorism' campaign and long service group of 4: Corporal M. Jeeves, Royal Engineers - Iraq Medal. No clasp (25040099 Lcpl M Jeeves RE) - Operational Service Medal. With clasp 'Afghanistan' (Cpl M Jeeves RE 25040099) - Golden Jubiulee Medal EIIR 1952-2002 - Military LS&GC. EIIR type with 'Regular Army' bar (Cpl M Jeeves RE 25040099) The group mounted in the court-style, presumably as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

A modern British Army and Sultanate of Oman medal group of 3: Corporal Keith Issitt, Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers, later Royal Oman Army attached \'The Sultan\'s Armoured Regiment\' - United Nations Service Medal 'UNFICYP' (for Cyprus) - GSM 1962. 'Northern Ireland' (24190401 L/Cpl. K. Issitt. R.E.M.E.) - Sultanate of Oman: 20th Anniversary Medal Sold together with a quantity of related insignia and items of uniform, including: - Riband bar of the above 3 x ribbons. With pin and clasp fittings - 2 x loose single riband bars for GSM 1962 & UN Cyprus - United Nations 'Blue Beret' with UN gilt & enamel cap badge - United Nations 'Blue' neck cravat - United Nations arm brassard with UN cloth insignia applied - British Army: 4/7th Dragoon Guards shoulder badge - British Army: Wire bullion badge of Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers - British Army: Stable belt 'R.E.M.E.', by 'Hobson's' - Royal Oman Army: Gilt 3 x chevron arm badge with loop fittings - Royal Oman Army: Rank star insignia with loop fittings - Royal Oman Army: HQ Sultan of Oman's Land Forces. Title badge Noted: Postage quoted reflects the quantity & weight of this heavy lot to post this item within the United Kingdom only. Overseas clients will need to contact Aberdeen Medals to receive individual quotes per their respective destination Keith Issitt, son of Maurice Issitt & Margaret Issitt (nee Kent was a native of, Red House Farm, Gedney, Dawesmere, Lincolnshire, England, where he was born sometime during the second quarter of 1952. A professional soldier, in the British Army, Keith served with the Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers, attached for some time to 4th/7th Dragoon Guards. During his service in the British Army, Keith served in Northern Ireland and did at least one tour with the United Nations Force in Cyprus. He took his discharge from the British Army circa 1990. After discharge from the British Army, Keith accepted an appointment with the Royal Oman Army of the Sultan of Oman's Armed Forces. In Oman he was attached to The Sultan's Armoured Regiment. Later appointments saw Keith working as a civilian defence contract across various Arabian Gulf locations. Keith Issitt latterly married a Filipina, and relocated to the Philippines where he is recorded as having died on 27 March 2014. One source on the internet claims that Keith, a widower by the time of his death, was murdered in the Philippines: Quote, Shot in the head and Killed at home, by his deceased wife's family. Unquote. The medals mounted as-worn in the court-style. The reverse of the court-mounting pad retaining the original mounting bar with its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A modern campaign group of 4: Lance Corporal T. R. Clarke. Royal Corps of Transport - GSM 1962. With clasp 'Northern Ireland' (2444557715 LCPL T R Clarke RCT) - Gulf War 1991. With clasp '16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991' (2444557715 LCPL T R Clarke RCT) - Kuwait: Liberation of Kuwait Medal. 4th class - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Gulf War Medal Note: Both British medals are officially impressed The British medals swing-mounted and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The mounting brooch bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About GVF

A modern campaign medal group of 3: Sergeant K. Bradford, Royal Logistic Corps, late Royal Army Ordnance Corps - GSM 1962. With clasp 'Northern Ireland' (24585049 Cpl K Bradford RAOC) - Gulf War 1991. With clasp '16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991' (24585049 Sgt K Bradford RAOC) - Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR 'Regular Army' bar (24585049 Cpl K Bradford RLC) Condition: GVF

A modern era 'Air Operations Iraq' & 'Balkans Wars' campaign and long service medal group of 6 : Flight Sergeant T. M. Shackels, Royal Air Forc - General Service 1962. Clasp 'Air Operations Iraq' (FS T M Shackels (H8209211) RAF) - N.A.T.O. Medal 1994. With clasp 'Former Yugoslavia' - N.A.T.O. Medal 1994. With clasp, 'Kosovo' - Jubilee Medal 2002 - Jubilee Medal 2012 - Royal Air Force LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue (FS T M Shackels (H8209211) RAF) Notes: 1. Clasp 'Former Yuoslavia' sans back strap. The clasp stitched by thread to the riband 2. Both of the named silver medals have officially impressed naming Sold together with; - Companion miniature medal group of 5 (does not include 'Diamond' Jubille Medal 2012) - Official H.M. Armed Forces Veterans lapel badge (retaining original hinged pin and clasp fittings) - Official card box of issue for Diamond Jubilee Medal The medals (less Diamond Jubilee Medal) mounted as-worn in the court-style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Some soiling on riband of the first NATO medal Condition: GVF

A modern era campaign and long service medal pair: Private W. P. Arthur, 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders - General Service Medal 1962. 'Northern Ireland' (25053558 Pte W P Arthur A & SH) - Military LSGC Medal. EIIR issue 'Regular Army' bar (25053558 Pte W P Arthur A & SH) Sold together with; - Original named white card box of issue for the LS&GC Medal Important: The LS&GC Medal confirmed as being awarded on 9 July 1998 Private Arthur had enlisted in 1980 and took his final discharge from the British Army on 13 August 1999 Condition: EF

A modern era Irish Cavalryman's campaign and long service group of 3: Warrant Officer II P. Butterfield 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards - GSM 1962. 'South Arabia' 'Northern Ireland' (23546437 Cpl. P. Butterfield. 5 Innis DG.) - United Nations Service Medal: UNFICYP ribbon for service in Cyprus - Military LS&GC. EIIR 'Regular Army' bar (23546437 W.O.CL.2 P. Butterfield 5 Innis DG.) Note: The upper clasp on the GSM 1962 attached by a customary silver rod as issued Important: The United Nations medal is a superior quality manufactured medal from the early 1970's Two squadrons of the 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards were deployed to the Middle East in period 1964-65, the squadrons rotating respectively between South Arabia (Aden Colony) and garrison duty in Bahrain (Arabian Gulf). The regiment deployed to Cyprus as a member of the United Nations Force between 1973-74. The only time the regiment deployed on active service to Northern Ireland, was a four month tour there in 1981 The medals mounted in the swing style and 'as worn; by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A modern \'Iraq\' campaign pair: Petty Officer M.M. Kelland, Royal Navy - General Service Medal 1962. Clasp \'Air Operations Iraq\' (MEA APP M.M. Kelland, D240892D RN) - Iraq Medal. No clasp (POMEA M.M. Kelland, D240892D RN) The recipient was a Mechanical Apprentice at time of earning his GSM and subsequently was holding Petty Officer rank at the time of qualifying for the Iraq Medal The medals mounted in the swing-style, presumably \'as-worn\' by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the hinged pin fitting Condition: EF

A most curious Old Contemptible\'s 1914 Star trio & \'Silver War Badge\' group of 4: Private Lionel Goldsby, Army Service Corps late Motor Driver, Headquarters, I Corps, British Expeditionary Force - 1914 Star. With tailors clasp (MS-3621 Pte. L. Goldsby. A.S.C.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (MS-3621 Pte. L. Goldsby. A.S.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (MS-3621 Pte. L. Goldsby. A.S.C.) - Silver War Badge (154068) Sold together with: - Army Service Corps. Cap badge. With GV cypher. In gilding metal & complete with reverse slider as issued Important: All medals & Silver War Badge verified as entitled per the respective regimental Great War campaign medal & Silver War Badge rolls of the Royal Army Service Corps: - 1914 Star: With clasp & roses (Ref WO 329/2484). First entered theatre of war 'France' on 15 September 1914 & discharged 17 August 1916 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref 329/2041 - Silver War Badge: Badge No 154068 awarded (Ref WO 329/3209) Note: The 'Curious; aspect of this medal recipient (a qualified 'Motor Driver') was a civilian and 36 years of age, at time of enlistment, on, 3 September 1914 - yet, only '12 days' later he was serving overseas, in theatre of war France, at Headquarters I Corps, British Expeditionary Force, as a Driver with Army Service Corps. Lionel's service papers (extant and held at the National Archives) show that the only military service he claimed prior to 1914, was 3 x years with 3rd Volunteer Battalion Warwickshire Regiment from which unit he had been discharged in 1897! Presumably, considering his trade as a 'Motor Driver', Lionel was considered to have a specialist skill urgently needed in the Army Service Corps and hence the accelerated - and highly unusual - 12 days duration between enlistment and service in theatre of war France in 1914 Comment: Possibly, Lionel was a civilian 'chauffeur' to a General or other senior ranking staff officer who facilitated Lionel's 'accelerated' enlistment and overseas posting Lionel Goldsby is confirmed to entitlement of 'Clasp and Rosettes' and Silver War Badge and is additionally noted as serving with HQ 1st Corps A.S.C. in 1914 Lionel Goldsby, only son of John Goldsby (a Hairdresser) and Ann Goldsby (nee Golsby) was a native of, Wokingham, Berkshire, England, where he was born on, 1 August 1879. Lionel was one of two children in the Goldsby family, he was the only boy and youngest child, with an elder sibling sister (Gertrude Goldsby). The Goldsby family re-located to Warwickshire sometime prior to 1891, as by time of the 1891 National Census for England and Wales, Lionel is recorded as residing at, Market Street, St Mary, Warwick, Warwickshire. Lionel later served as a volunteer soldier in his local volunteer unit, viz 3rd Volunteer Battalion Warwickshire Regiment, for 3 years between 1896-1897. By the time of the 1901 Census, Lionel was living with his widowed mother and sister, and residing at 3, Priory Road, Warwick, Warwickshire, at which time he was described as employed as a 'Photographic Dry Plater Examiner & Cutter'. On, 13 May 1907, Lionel married, Charlotte Maud Bargh, and by now described as a 'Motor Driver', was residing at, 20 Guy Street, Warwick, Warwickshire. Sometime before 1911, Lionel and relocated to London, and at the time of the National Census for England and Wales in 1911, Lionel is shown as employed as a 'Motor Car Driver' and living with his wife and son (Frank, born Warwick, 1908) at, 35 Sulgrave Road, Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith, London. Lionel - a Motor Driver - enlisted in the British Army, at, London, on, 3 September 1914​ - and only 12 days later was serving as a Motor Driver at Headquarters I Corps, British Expeditionary Force, France. Lionel continued to serve in France through to, 14 January 1916. On return to the United Kingdom, Lionel served through to 17 August 1916, on which date he took his final discharge form the British Army. Latterly Lionel had bene employed as a 'Driver' with the Army Service Corps at Bulford Camp. In 1939, Lionel is recorded in the National Register for England & Wales, shown employed as a 'Motor Card Driver & Mechanic' and residing with his wife at, 24 Pennard Road, Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith, London. Lionel Goldsby is recorded as having died in Wandsworth, London, England, sometime during the last quarter of 1960 The medals and SWB professionally 'Court-Mounted- by Spink & Son of London. The reverse of the mounting pin retaining the original long stout hinged pin & clasp fittings A Great War medal group that is enhanced by the professional medal mounting Condition: GVF

A most desirable documented \'Christmas Truce\' 1914, campaign medal group of 3: Private Robert John Cameron Cowan, 5th (Territorial) Battalion The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) - 1914 Star (6966 Pte. R. J. C. Cowan. 5/ Sco: Rif.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (6966 Pte. R. J. C. Cowan. Sco. Rif.) - Interallied Victory Medal (6966 Pte. R. J. C. Cowan. Sco. Rif.) Medal verification: All of the campaign medals verified as issued per the respective Royal Marines and British Merchant Navy medal rolls as under: - 1914 Star: Ref WO 329/2449 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1126 Note: Robert's Medal Index Card and corresponding medal roll entry for the 1914 Star show that he first entered theatre of war 'France' on 5 November 1914 Wounded-in-Action: Private R. J. C. Cowan is confirmed having been 'Wounded-in-Action due to 'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound' received on the Western Front in April 1915. The official notice of his casualty status was published in the Aberdeen Press & Journal issue of 26 April 1915, in a long list of Scottish casualties who had been reported in a casualty return issued by the Headquarters of British Expeditionary Force in France on 8 April 1915 Important: The medal roll of the 1914 Star show that the only soldier of the 5/Scottish Rifles serving in France in Winter 1914, of the surname 'Cowan' with forename initial R, was Robert John Cameron Cowan, who is recorded as having published a letter home describing his experiences on the Western Front in December 1914, including witness to the famous 'Christmas Truce'. In spite of Army Censorship his detailed letter was published in the Dundee Evening Telegraph issue of, 5 January 1915, as under: Quote, CIGARS SWAPPED FOR BULLY BEEF Private Robert Cowan, 5th Scottish Rifles, in a latter to a friend in Glasgow, writes:- Our company struck it lucky getting quiet spells at the trenches. We go up in relays. One of my most exciting experiences was in a listening post between our trenches and the Germans. It was returning from here that young Stanley Irons was killed by shrapnel during a night attack. On Christmas Eve, we were digging trenches, and could here the shouting and singing in the trenches. Two of our companies ( 2 and 7) were in on Christmas Day. At No.2 C a truce was arranged for a few hours. The Germans rolled some barrels of beer over from a brewery which they held, and swapped cigars for bully beef. Greetings were exchanged and a London Terrier arranged a billiard match after the war with a Highgate German. One of them who spoke perfect English, said they knew they were losing, although their officers said different, and he expected the war to finish in February. Your kindness in considering my wants leads me to suggest vaseline in some later package. I am well off for woollens, tell George. I am orderly to-day, so must hurry off to get the "skilly". Unquote. Robert John Cameron Cowan, son of Robert Cowan (a Commercial Traveller) and Martha Wayne Cowan (nee Cameron) was a native of, Pollockshields, Glasgow, Scotland, where he was born on, 17 September 1884. The 1901 National Census for Scotland, records Robert, described as age 16 years and employed as a 'Newspaper Clerk', residing with his father and younger brother, Duncan Cameron Cowan, at the family home located at, 133 Finlay Drive, Dennistoun, Glasgow. Robert was a pre-war member of the Territorial Force, and following the outbreak of the Great War in August 1914, he was, together with the rest of his unit, 5th (Territorial) Battalion The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), mobilized for active service. On 5 November, 1914, the 5th Scottish Rifles, including Robert, disembarked at, Le Havre, France. A rare identified 'Witness' to the 'Christmas Truce' of, 25 December 1914, Robert was later 'Wounded in Action' in April 1915. Post-War, Robert, returned to civilian life, and was by trade a 'Baker', being incorporated into the Incorporation of the Guild of Glasgow Bakers, in 1920, having been entered by his Father-in-Law, William Nisbet Taylor (No.358). Despite his wounds received in 1915 during the Great War, Robert lived a long life, and is recorded as having died at, Selly Oak, Birmingham, England, on, 12 January 1978 Condition: GVF

A most desirable Gurkha\'s North West Frontier of India, \'Burma\' campaign, French-Indochina (Vietnam service) and Indian Independence medal group of 8: Havildar 1st Battalion 1st King George V\'s Own Gurkha Rifles (The Malaun Regiment) - India: Independence Medal 1947 (1928 Hav. Shamsher Singh Sahi. 1 G.R.) - IGS 1936 -39. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1937-39\' (1928 Rfn. Shamsher Sing Sahi. 1-1 G.R.) - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp (1928 Rfn Shamsher Singh Sahi 1 G.R.) - The Africa Star. No clasp (1928 Rfn Shamsher Singh Sahi 1 G.R.) - The Burma Star. No clasp (1928 Rfn Shamsher Singh Sahi 1 G.R.) - Defence Medal (1928 Rfn Shamsher Singh Sahi 1 G.R.) - War Medal (1928 Rfn Shamsher Singh Sahi 1 G.R.) - GSM 1918-62. GVI 1st type \'S.E. Asia 1945-46\' (1928 WS/Hav Shamshersing Sahi 1-1 G.R.) Naming: All of the medals are officially impressed Indian Army \'Calcutta Mint\' issues Note: We cannot supply any other images of the medals or naming - only because these medals are framed, and do not lend themselves for reverse or naming images. We have - of course - examined the naming on each medal, and they are perfect examples of Calcutta Mint impressed naming to the same recipient, with nil corrections The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity who latterly held the rank of Havildar (Sergeant) while serving with 1st Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles (The Malaun Regiment) of the British Indian Army, and the post-independence Indian Army 1st Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles served in the Burma campaign during the Second World War, and in the immediate post-war operations was one of the Gurkha battalions (together with the war raised sister 3rd Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles) to serve in French-Indochina (now Vietnam) between 1945-46, where the battalion was engaged against Viet Minh nationalist forces. Post-independence, the 1st Gurkha Rifles served in the Indian Army, and in 1950, were re-styled 1st Gorkha Rifles (The Malaun Regiment). The regiment - now a multi battalion regiment - continues to serve in the present day Indian Army, where it has its regimental centre located at Sabathu Note: The only \'Infantry\' units of the British Empire to serve in French Indochina (Vietnam) and fight against the Viet-Minh in the period 1945-46, were British & Indian Officers, together with Indian & Gurkha VCO\'s & \'Other Ranks\' of the British Indian Army. All of the British Indian Army infantry units to serve in French Indochina had hitherto served in the Burma campaign fighting the Imperial Japanese Army Framed: Medals are all contained in a fitted glazed case. We will not be sending the frame overseas (medals would be removed), and postage for UK delivery is based on medals only, no frame. If a UK buyer wants the frame, we will only send at \'Buyers Risk\' and for an additional postal charge than quoted from the drop down menu at check out! An outstanding & desirable \'complete\' multi-campaign medal group to the 1st Gurkha Rifles. To a Gurkha soldier who saw active service fighting against diverse enemies, including being pitted against; Pathan tribesmen; Imperial Japanese Army and the nationalist Viet-Minh in three distinct campaigns 1937-1946 Extremely scarce as an extant, fully-named, multi-medal group to the Gurkha Rifles Condition: GVF

A most desirable hard-fighting North West Frontier of India multi clasp medal pair with \'Victoria Cross\' associations: Lance-Naik Bir Singh 5th Bn (QVO Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment a). IGS 1908. GV issue & 3 clasps \'NWF 30-1\' \'Moh 33\' & \'NWF 1935\' (7252 Sep. Bir Singh, 5-12 F.F.R.) b). India General Service 1936-39. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' (7252 L. Naik Bir Singh, 5-12 F.F.R.) The 2 x upper clasps on the IGS 1908 attached by rivets The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith serving as a Sepoy (Private) with the 5th Bn (QVO Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army The most famous - and distinguished - unit of the British Indian Army was the Corps of Guides (1st Battalion Queen Victoria\'s Own Corps of Guides (Frontier Force) (Lumsden\'s) Infantry - that was restyled as 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria\'s Own Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment, in 1922 \'Guides\' - both British and Indian - under their new guise as 5/12 F.F.R., continued to perpetuate numerous deeds of supreme gallantry during the inter-war era, not least in the frontier campaign 1935, as manifested by the heroism of former Etonian, Captain Godfrey Meynell - who had earlier been decorated with a Military Cross for services during the Chitral Reliefs of 1932 - and was later awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross - a unique award of the British Empire\'s highest reward for gallantry to be issued during the reign of King Edward VIII, the uncrowned King; Quote (London Gazette 24 December 1935), His Majesty The King has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned officer : The late Captain Godfrey Meynell, M.C., 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria\'s Own Corps of Guides), 12th Frontier Force Regiment, Indian Army. For most conspicuous gallantry and extreme devotion to duty. On the 29th September, 1935, while operating against Mohmand tribesmen in the attack on Point 4080, Captain Meynell was Adjutant of the Battalion. In the final phase of the attack, the Battalion Commander was unable to get information from his most forward troops. Captain Meynell went forward to ascertain the situation and found the forward troops on the objective, but involved in a struggle against an enemy vastly superior in numbers. Seeing the situation he at once took over command of the men in this area. The enemy, by this time, was closing in on the position from three sides. Captain Meynell had at his disposal two Lewis guns and about thirty men. Although this party was maintaining heavy and accurate fire on the advancing enemy, the overwhelming numbers of the latter succeeded in reaching the position. Both the Lewis guns were damaged beyond repair and a fierce hand to hand struggle commenced. During the struggle Captain Meynell was mortally wounded and all his men were either killed or wounded. Throughout the action Captain Meynell endeavoured by all means to communicate the situation to Headquarters, but determined to hold on at all costs and encouraged his men to fight with him to the last. By so doing he inflicted on the enemy very heavy casualties which prevented them from exploiting their success. The fine example Captain Meynell set to his men, coupled with his determination to hold the position to the last, maintain the traditions of the Army and reflect the highest credit on the fallen officer and his comrades. Unquote. During the above Victoria Cross action, 5/12 F.F.R., only deployed about 370 x \'All-ranks\' in the action, many of whom were killed, or wounded during the fighting For their gallantry during the epic North West Frontier actions of 1935, the below following decorations were awarded to the Indian \'All-Ranks\' of 5th Bn (QVO Corps Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment: - Indian Order of Merit x 3 - Indian Distinguished Service Medal: x 12 A most desirable combination of campaign medals and clasps to a hard-fighting soldier of the \'Guides\' who served in no less than 4 x different campaigns on the North West Frontier of India in the period 1930-1937! The medals mounted in the court-style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: VF

A most desirable hard-fighting North West Frontier of India multi clasp medal pair with \'Victoria Cross\' associations: Sepoy Som Nath 5th Battalion (QVO Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment Comprising: - India General Service Medal 1908-35: GV issue & clasp \'North West Frontier 1935\' (10783 Sep. Som Nath, 5-12 F.F.R.) - India General Service 1936-39. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' (10783 Sep. Som Nath, 5-12 F.F.R.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of Dogra Rajput ethnicity and the Hindu faith serving as a Sepoy (Private) with the 5th Bn (QVO Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army The most famous - and distinguished - unit of the British Indian Army was the Corps of Guides (1st Battalion Queen Victoria\'s Own Corps of Guides (Frontier Force) (Lumsden\'s) Infantry - that was restyled as 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria\'s Own Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment, in 1922 \'Guides\' - both British and Indian - under their new guise as 5/12 F.F.R., continued to perpetuate numerous deeds of supreme gallantry during the inter-war era, not least in the frontier campaign 1935, as manifested by the heroism of former Etonian, Captain Godfrey Meynell - who had earlier been decorated with a Military Cross for services during the Chitral Reliefs of 1932 - and was later awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross - a unique award of the British Empire\'s highest reward for gallantry to be issued during the reign of King Edward VIII, the uncrowned King; Quote (London Gazette 24 December 1935), His Majesty The King has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned officer : The late Captain Godfrey Meynell, M.C., 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria\'s Own Corps of Guides), 12th Frontier Force Regiment, Indian Army. For most conspicuous gallantry and extreme devotion to duty. On the 29th September, 1935, while operating against Mohmand tribesmen in the attack on Point 4080, Captain Meynell was Adjutant of the Battalion. In the final phase of the attack, the Battalion Commander was unable to get information from his most forward troops. Captain Meynell went forward to ascertain the situation and found the forward troops on the objective, but involved in a struggle against an enemy vastly superior in numbers. Seeing the situation he at once took over command of the men in this area. The enemy, by this time, was closing in on the position from three sides. Captain Meynell had at his disposal two Lewis guns and about thirty men. Although this party was maintaining heavy and accurate fire on the advancing enemy, the overwhelming numbers of the latter succeeded in reaching the position. Both the Lewis guns were damaged beyond repair and a fierce hand to hand struggle commenced. During the struggle Captain Meynell was mortally wounded and all his men were either killed or wounded. Throughout the action Captain Meynell endeavoured by all means to communicate the situation to Headquarters, but determined to hold on at all costs and encouraged his men to fight with him to the last. By so doing he inflicted on the enemy very heavy casualties which prevented them from exploiting their success. The fine example Captain Meynell set to his men, coupled with his determination to hold the position to the last, maintain the traditions of the Army and reflect the highest credit on the fallen officer and his comrades. Unquote. During the above Victoria Cross action, 5/12 F.F.R., only deployed about 370 x \'All-ranks\' in the action, many of whom were killed, or wounded during the fighting For their gallantry during the epic North West Frontier actions of 1935, the below following decorations were awarded to the Indian \'All-Ranks\' of 5th Bn (QVO Corps Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment: - Indian Order of Merit x 3 - Indian Distinguished Service Medal: x 12 A most desirable combination of campaign medals and clasps to a hard-fighting soldier of the \'Guides\' Condition: About GVF

A most desirable Morecambe Artisan\'s Great War \'Archive\' including Silver War Badge & Great War Campaign Medal pair: Corporal Edward Isaac Ditchfield, The King\'s Own Royal Regiment (Home Guard), late Army Service Corps - British War Medal. Silver issue (DM2-162402 Pte. E. I. Ditchfield. A.S.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (DM2-162402 Pte. E. I. Ditchfield. A.S.C.) - Silver War Badge (515124) - with original hinged pin & clasp fittings on reverse Sold together with: - Sketchbook with approx full page pencil sketches, inc Great War caricatures, each signed by the recipient (superb) - Portrait photograph of recipient in Field Service Dress of A.S.C. with leather ammo bandoliers (excellent) - Contemporary 2 x space medal riband bar for the Great War medals (and as worn on Home Guard uniform in WW2) - Named card medal box (empty for Defence Medal) with recipients Morecombe address, see below The empty Defence Medal box with address Mr. E. Ditchfield, 197 Westminster Road, Morecambe Sketchbook: Covers fair, contents good. Measures 12.5 cm x 18.5 cms There are an estimated 31 (except for one) full page pencil sketches - which overall are very good quality As guidance only, we would summarise the contents as under: - Military themed (7): Inc Highlander in Tam O\'Shanter; Officer in French \'Boudoir\' with \'Mlle\' in lingerie - Women in uniform / war work (5): Inc, War Munitions Workers, Motor Transport Drivers, Land Army - Women (5): These are all single portraits sketches - Caricatures (13): Mostly with captions - Others (1): Small head & shoulders sketch Important: There are an uncommonly large source of photographs and biographical details to be found on this soldier, and his family on the Ancestry genealogical website - including a splendid, coloured portrait of the soldier in his Home Guard uniform wearing his War & Vicory Medal ribbons on his battledress - and the very same ribands here included in the sale! Medals verification: All of Great War awards, verified as the recipient\'s full entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal roll of the Army Service Corps & Silver War Badge roll, referenced below: - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/2000 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/2000 - Silver War Badge: Ref WO 329/3229 (shows enlisted 11 December 1915 & discharged 1 February 1919) Note: In addition to above the recipient was issued an un-named Defence Medal for his service in the local Morecombe Home Guard unit during the Second World War Edward Isaac Ditchfield, second son of David Daniel Ditchfield (Joiner & Cabinet Maker) & Maria Ann Ditchfield (nee Riley) was a native of, Preston, Lancashire, England, where he was born on, 7 February 1891. The 1911 National Census for England and Wales shows Edward, living with his parents and 2 x older siblings (brother David & sister Una), at the family residence located at, 3 Back West View, Morecambe, Lancashire, and employed - like his father before him - as a \'Cabinet Maker\'. During the Great War, Edward enlisted in the British Army on, 11 December 1915, and was posted to the Army Service Corps. After completion of his basic training, Edward subsequently served overseas in France and Flanders. Due to debilitating sickness contracted during the Great War, Edward was awarded a Silver War Badge, and took his discharge from the British Army on, 1 February 1919. Post-war Edward returned to his native roots in Morecambe, Lancashire, where he settled and ran a successful cabinet making & wooden toys business with shop. During the Second World War, Edward was a volunteer in his local Home Guard infantry unit in Morecambe, in which unit he held the rank of Corporal, and for which service he qualified for and received a Defence Medal. Edward Ditchfield, died, at, Lancaster Infirmary, Lancaster, England, on, 15 April 1985 The medals retaining their original silk \'moire\' ribands A superb Great War archive, including a sketch book that reflects considerable talent as well as sharp sense of humour by this soldier of the Great War, who also returned to the call of his nation during the Second World War Condition: Medals are EF

A most desirable multi-clasp North West Frontier of India campaign medal pair: Sepoy Nek Bekht, Frontier Constabulary A most impressive multi-clasp North West Frontier of India campaign medal pair: Sepoy Nek Bekht, Frontier Constabulary - IGS 1908. GV issue & 3 clasps \'NWF 30-1\' \'Moh 33\' & \'NWF 1935\' (58057 Sep. Nek Bakht, F.C.) - India General Service 1936-39. With 2 x clasps \'NWF 1936-37\' & \'NWF 1936-37\' (59066-A Sepoy Nek Bakht, F.C.) All upper clasps attached by rivets and both medals and all clasps equally toned Note: The medals with differing service numbers, indicating that that the recipient had taken his discharge after his first engagement sometime prior to 1936, and had subsequently re-enlisted again in the Frontier Constabulary The recipient was a Punjabi-Musalman serving as a Sepoy (Private) in the Frontier Constabulary, an armed paramilitary police force, which through to 1947, served exclusively in the tribal lands and adjacent border regions of the North West Frontier Province, of British India Established in 1915, the Frontier Constabulary were the most decorated police force in British India (they were entitled to both military and civil decorations, and as an example, no less then 31 x awards of the Indian Distinguished Service Medal were issued to men of the Frontier Constabulary in the period 1923-1947 - and continue to thrive in Pakistan, where they play an increasingly important security role in 2023 A fine mult-clasp campaign medal pair to a Sepoy who served in no less than 5 x separate campaigns on the North West Frontier between 1930-1939 Condition: GVF

A most desirable pair of British Army and British India Shooting Medals to a former Royal Military College Sword of Honour Winner, and Officer Commanding 1st Battalion Black Watch at El Alamein: Brigadier William Noel Roper-Caldbeck, D.S.O., Black Watch - Army Rifle Association. Bronze Shooting Medal (R.M.C. Sandhurst, W. N. Roper-Caldbeck, Winner, Table B No 6 Platoon Summer Term 1922) - Army Rifle Association India. Bronze Shooting Medal 'Brooke Bond Cup 1925' and below '42nd' (Lieut W. N. Roper-Caldbeck.) Brigadier William Noel Roper-Caldbeck was born on 19 December 1902. He was the son of Major William Caldbeck Roper-Caldbeck and Alice Mary Young. He married, firstly, Edith Anderson, daughter of Lt.-Col. Mark G. Anderson, on 15 October 1935. He and Edith Anderson were divorced in 1947. He married, secondly, Rosemary Scrymgeour-Wedderburn, daughter of Charles Kenneth Scrymgeour-Wedderburn and Gertrude Louisa Marie Wemyss, on 10 June 1949. He died on 22 July 1965 at age 62. He was educated at Harrow School, Harrow, London, England. He was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Berkshire, England (Sword of Honour winner 1922). He was commissioned in 1923, in the service of the The Black Watch. He fought in the Second World War. He was Commander of the 1st Battalion, Black Watch between 1942 and 1943. He was Assistant Commandant, School of Infantry in 1943. He was awarded an 'Immediate' Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.) (13 January 1944), and a Mention in Despatches for his services in Egypt and the Western Desert. He was commander of the 149th Infantry Brigade (Territorial Army) in 1948. He retired from the military in 1953, with the rank of Brigadier. He lived at Broomhill, Stanley, Perthshire, Scotland As Officer Commanding 1st Battalion Black Watch, he is one of the senior officers of the 51st Highland Division, portrayed in the famous 'Sandbox' painting by artist Ian Eadie (1913-1973) titled 'The 51st Highland Division Plans El Alamein' (see image of the painting attached as reference) A scarce pair of named prize medals to Second World War D.S.O. winner, and a rare opportunity to own a medal to a former officer commanding of the 1st Battalion Black Watch - the old 42nd! Condition: About EF

A most desirable South Atlantic campaign medal pair: Guardsman - GSM 1962 & clasp 'Northern Ireland' (Gdsm SG) - South Atlantic Medal & 'Combat' rosette (Gdsm SG) The recipient had served in Northern Ireland prior to deploying with his battalion to the South Atlantic, where the men of 2/Scots Guards earned distinction for their action art the capture of Mount Tumbledown - whereat men of the Scots Guards were awarded one Distinguished Service Order, two Military Crosses, two Distinguished Conduct Medals (one posthumously) and two Military Medals, reflecting the hard fought close combat conditions during which the 'Jock's' use of superior 'Bayonet-Work' prevailed to win a hard earned victory for the British, in the last major action of the Falklands Campaign The medals mounted in the court-style and exactly as worn by the recipient while serving in the Scots Guards - the medals professionally mounted in the 'Guards Style' with a red backing to the buckram mounting board. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A most desirable Warrant Officer\'s India & Second World War Sarawak & Borneo campaign service group of 7 to a \'Far East Prisoner of War\': Sergeant Major Sidney Thomas Bayford, 2nd Bn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders - IGS 1908. GV \'North West Frontier 1935\' (2974004 Cpl. S. Bayford. A. & S. H.) - IGS 1936. \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' (2974004 Cpl. S. Bayford. A. & S. H.) - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp - The Pacific Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC. GVI \'Regular Army\' bar: (2974004 Sjt. S. T. Bayford. A. & S. H.) A Sarawak Defender: Sergeant Major Bayford was serving in Kuching, Sarawak, North West Borneo 1941-42, where he had been seconded on \'Instructional Duties, Sarawak\', prior to the start of the Pacific War. Where, he subsequently served in defence of the protectorate of the \'White Rajah\'s. He was the only soldier of 2nd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, to fight in the defence of Kuching, Sarawak, (reference The History of the 2nd Argylls Malayan Campaign 1941-42 (Stewart, 1947) Far East Prisoner of War: Sergeant Major Bayford, served during the intial defence of \'Kuching\' (Sarawak) and then joined the fighting retreat led by Lt-Colonel Lane M.C., 2nd Battalion 15th Punjab Regiment, across Borneo Island to the Netherlands East Indies, where on Java he was captured by the Japanese on, 8 March 1942 (the recipients Liberation Questionnaire held and accessible at The National Archives refers) Netherlands East Indies & Japan Prisoner of War: During his period of internment Sergeant Major Bayford was held firstly in Netherlands East Indies and, until early in 1943, when he was transported in a Japanese \'Hell-Ship\' to Japan. The camps he was interred at during his captivity were: - Priok Camp (NEI): From 08/03/1942 (Camp leader was Lt-Colonel Lane. M.C., 2/15 Punjab Regiment, Indian Army) - Hiroshima POW Camp 6-B Omine Yamaguchi : From 01/03/1943 (Camp leader was Major Busby, Royal Artillery) Hiroshima Nuclear Bomb: Sergeant Major Bayford is confirmed being present in the Hiroshima prefecture, - and almost certainly a witness - to the explosion of the first ever nuclear bomb \'Little Boy\' that was fatefully dropped on Hiroshima city on. 6 August, 1945. If evidence was at all required about the far-reaching effects of the nuclear bombs. amongst the many thousands of casualties were the lost lives of 20 allied (American, Dutch & British) Prisoners-of-War, who were killed at Hiroshima Positively Identified FEPOW Photograph: With courtesy and thanks to Wes Injerd at the FEPOW website at Mansell.Com, we have attached a group photograph of Officers and Warrant Officers taken at Hiroshima POW Camp 6-B Omine Yamaguchi, Japan. In the photograph Warrant Officer Bayford is included - see standing in back row, wearing Argylls Glengarry with regimental cap badge, and with the ribands of both of his IGS medals \'up\'. Company Sergeant Major Sidney Bayford appears to have been the only Argyll and Sutherland Highlander incarcerated at, Hiroshima POW Camp 6-B Omine Yamaguchi, Japan, and was certainly the only Warrant Officer from the regiment. A most uncommon group photograph of allied POW\'s in Japan, circa 1942-1945! Medal verification: The IGS campaign medal verified per the respective campaign medal rolls cited below: - IGS 1908 & clasp: Ref WO 100/497. Roll signed Rawalpindi, Punjab, India,11 December 1936 - IGS 1936 & clasp: Ref WO 100/498. Roll signed Trimulgherry, Madras, India, 3 December 1938 Sidney Thomas Bayford, son of Thomas Bayford, was a native of Ipswich, Norfolk, England, where he was born on, 5 June 1906. Sidney enlisted in the British Army on, 15 September 1924, on which date he was posted to the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, and given the British Army number that was from the unique regimental block 2966001 - 3044000 that had been allocated to the Argylls in 1920. After completion of his basic training, Sidney joined the 2nd Battalion of the regiment - the direct descendent unit of the famous \'Thin Red Line\'. Sidney subsequently deployed to British India, where he fought in the North West Frontier campaigns of 1935-1937, and for which he was awarded a brace of campaign medals, and in 1937 was holding the rank of Corporal. In 1939, 2/Argylls deployed to Singapore Colony, and by December 1941, Sidney was holding the appointment of Warrant Officer II with rank of Company Sergeant Major. Evidently a highly thought of professional soldier, Sidney was serving on detachment in the British Protectorate of \'Sarawak\' (on \'Instructional Duties\') at the start of the Pacific War. Sergeant Major Bayford had most eventful war, that included: the defence of, and fighting retreat from Kuching, Sarawak , across Borneo to Netherlands East Indies; capture in Java; transport to Japan on a \'Hell-Ship\', and was witness at Hiroshima to the first ever atomic bomb to be detonated in an act of war The medals, all Royal Mint issues, are mounted on card in the court-style for display purpose A superb combination of medals to a senior \'Jock\' Non-Commissioned-Officer, who was captured by the Japanese in Sarawak - the British Protectorate in North West Borneo that was ruled by the \'White Rajah\'s - and uncommon thus Condition: About EF

A most desirable Warrant Officer\'s India & World War II Sarawak & Borneo campaign service group of 7 to a \'Far East Prisoner of War\': Sergeant Major Sidney Thomas Bayford, 2nd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders - IGS 1908. GV \'North West Frontier 1935\' (2974004 Cpl. S. Bayford. A. & S. H.) - IGS 1936. GVI \'North West Frontier 36-37\' (2974004 Cpl. S. Bayford. A. & S. H.) - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp - The Pacific Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC. GVI \'Regular Army\' bar: (2974004 Sjt. S. T. Bayford. A. & S. H.) A Sarawak Defender: Sergeant Major Bayford was serving in the Sarawak, North West Borneo 1941-42, where he had been seconded on \'Instructional Duties, Sarawak\', prior to the start of the Pacific War. Where, he subsequetty served in defence of the protectorate of the \'White Rajah\'s, and where he was captured. He was the only soldier of 2nd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, to be captured in Sarawak (reference The History of the 2nd Argylls Malayan Campaign 1941-42 (Stewart, 1947) Far East Prisoner of War: Sergeant Major Bayford, served during the initial defence of \'Kuching\' (Sarawak) and joined the fighting retreat led by Lt-Colonel Lane M.C., 2nd Battalion 15th Punjab Regiment, across Borneo Island to the Netherlands East Indies, where on Java he was captured by the Japanese on, 8 March 1942 (the recipients Liberation Questionnaire held and accessible at The National Archives refers) Netherlands East Indies & Japan Prisoner of War: During his period of internment Sergeant Major Bayford was held firstly in Netherlands East Indies and, until early in 1943, when he was transported in a Japanese \'Hell-Ship\' to Japan. The camps he was interred at during his captivity were: - Priok Camp (NEI): From 08/03/1942 (Camp leader was Lt-Colonel Lane. M.C., 2/15 Punjab Regiment, Indian Army) - Hiroshima POW Camp 6-B Omine Yamaguchi : From 01/03/1943 (Camp leader was Major Busby, Royal Artillery) Hiroshima Nuclear Bomb: Sergeant Major Bayford is confirmed being present in the Hiroshima prefecture - and thus both a witness, and survivor - to the explosion of the first ever nuclear bomb \'Little Boy\' that was fatefully dropped on Hiroshima city on. 6 August, 1945. If evidence was at all required about the far reaching effects of the nuclear bombs. amongst the many thousands of casualties were the lost lives of 20 allied (American, Dutch & British) Prisoners-of-War, who were killed at Hiroshima Medal verification: The IGS campaign medal verified per the respective campaign medal rolls cited below: - IGS 1908 & clasp: Ref WO 100/497. Roll signed Rawalpindi, Punjab, India,11 December 1936 - IGS 1936 & clasp: Ref WO 100/498. Roll signed Trimulgherry, Madras, India, 3 December 1938 Sidney Thomas Bayford, son of Thomas Bayford, was a native of Ipswich, Norfolk, England, where he was born on, 5 June 1906. Sidney enlisted in the British Army on, 15 September 1924, on which date he was posted to the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, and given the British Army number that was form the inique regimental block 2966001 - 3044000 that had been allocated to the Argylls in 1920. After completion of his basic training, Sidney joined the 2nd Battalion of the regiment - the direct descendent unit of the famous \'Thin Red Line\'. Sidney subsequently deployed to British India, where he fought in the North West Frontier campaigns of 1935-1937, and for which he was awarded a brace of campaign medals, and in 1937 was holding the rank of Corporal. In 1939, 2/Argylls deployed to Singapore Colony, and by December 1941, Sidney was holding the appointment of Warrant Officer II with rank of Company Sergeant Major. Evidently a highly thought of professional soldier, Sidney was serving on detachment in the British Protectorate of \'Sarawak\' (on \'Instructional Duties\') at the start of the Pacific War. Sergeant Major Bayford had most eventful war, that included: the defence and fighting retreat from Kuching, Sarawak , across Borneo to Netherlands East Indies; capture in Java; transport to Japan on a \'Hell-Ship\', and was witness at Hiroshima to the first ever atomic bomb to be detonated in an act of war The medals, all Royal Mint issues, are mounted on card in the court-style for display purpose A superb combination of medals to a senior \'Jock\' Non-Commissioned-Officer, who was captured by the Japanese in Sarawak - the British Protectorate in North West Borneo that was ruled by the \'White Rajah\'s - and uncommon thus Condition: GVF

A most desirable \'Continuous Burma Service\' 1908-1941 including \'Suppression of the Tharawaddy Rebellion\' group of 5 to Commanding Officer of the Burma Police: Inspector General Ralph Clarence Morris, C.M.G., K.P.M., Burma Police - The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael & St. George, C.M.G., Companion’s neck badge - IGS Medal 1908-35. GV 2nd issue \'Burma 1930-32\' (Dy. Insp. Genl. R. C. Morris. Police Dept) - Jubilee 1935 - Coronation Medal 1935 - King\'s Police Medal. GV \'Crowned Head\' issue (Ralph Clarence Morris, Indian Police, Burma.) Orders, Decorations and Medals verification: All 5 x awards confirmed as entitled per the recipients entry in \'Who Was Who\' (edition), A photocopy of the extract page form Who Was Who will accompany the medals. For the Order, Decoration and Royal Commemorative Medals, see the following cited references: - C.M.G.: Published in London Gazette issue of 1 January 1941. Shown as, Inspector General of Police, Burma - Jubilee Medal 1935: Jubilee Medal Roll (India & Burma Allocation) - Coronation Medal 1937: Coronation Medal Roll (Burma Allocation) - King\'s Police Medal: Published in the Gazette of India issue of 1 January 1935, the official recommendation is quoted below: Quote, Mr. Ralph Clarence Morris, Deputy Inspector-General of Police for Railways and Criminal Investigation, joined the Indian Police in 1908 as an Assistant Superintendent and very early in his career showed promise of developing into an officer of more than average merit. During the Great War he acted in the capacity of Personal Assistant to the Deputy Inspector-General of Military Police from May 1917 to February 1920 and was highly commended for his exceptional ability, self-reliance, resource and industry. While in charge of the Police in the Meiktila District in 1921 he dealt effectively with a serious outbreak of crime. In October 1921 he was specially selected for the post of Superintendent of Police Supplies which he held till February 1926 and brought the Department to a high state of efficiency. In June 1926 he was promoted to the Selection Grade and officiated as Deputy Inspector-General, Administration, from April to November 1928 when he was appointed as Assistant Inspector-General of Police. He held this post with distinction for about three years, earning the highest praise from the Inspector-General. In March 1931 he was appointed as Deputy Inspector-General of Police for Railways and Criminal Investigation and during the strenuous months of that year of rebellion he showed himself once more to be a very able, hard working and successful officer. As officiating Inspector-General of Police from June 1933 to January 1934 he gave complete satisfaction in the administration of the force and proved himself to be a sound and efficient administrator Unquote. Ralph Clarence Morris was born in Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, on 10 March 1889. Educated at Ludlow Grammar School, he joined the Indian Police and served in Burma from 6 December 1908. Enjoying steady advancement in his career, Morris also saw the increasingly violent opposition to British rule in Burma led by a section of English-educated nationalists, as detailed by author S. R. Chakravarty in The Tharrawaddy Rebellion in Burma: ‘Influenced by Indian revolutionaries - especially those from Bengal - the mid-1920’s witnessed the development of secretive Burmese cells with a mission to convince the local populous of the need to self rule. Arguing that ‘liberty’ and ‘good government’ could not be delivered by one group of people to another, the revolutionaries succeeded in stirring up the people with arguments of imperialism being founded upon force and fraud.’ The resultant anti-imperialist rebellion broke out on 22 December 1930, taking the immediate form of attacks on police stations and governmental buildings. It ended in August 1931 with the capture of the nationalists’ leader, physician and former monk Saya San. Awarded the India General Service Medal and confirmed as entitled to the Silver Jubilee and Coronation Medals, Morris was decorated with the C.M.G. in 1941 as Inspector General of Police, Burma, and is later recorded in the Civil List for Burma (1 September 1942) as ‘on leave preparatory to retirement’. Relocating to Bournemouth, Morris died on 28 May 1959. The 4 x medals mounted as-worn in the swing-style, the medals suspended from their original silk ribands attached to a local white metal medal mounting bar, this latter retaining its loop fittings Important: The recipient was possibly the most senior Burma Police Officer to direct police operations during the \'Tharrawaddy Rebellion 1930-32\' - and was the Officer who authored the Official Government Report on the \'Tharrawaddy Rebellion\'. The IGS 1908 medal named to Deputy Inspector General being excessively rare, if not unique. Interestingly, every award the recipient received was for exclusive service in Burma - a remarkable achievement An important, rare and desirable Burma group Sold with a quantity of photocopied copied research Condition: The group mostly about EF

A most desirable \'Italy Theatre\' - Monte Cassino - Gurkha Rifles campaign medal group of 3: 102214 Rifleman Kesharbahadur Khattri, 1st Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army - The 1939-45 Star (102214 Rfn. Kesharbahadur Khattri, 9 G.R.) - The Italy Star (102214 Rfn. Keshar Bahadur Khattri, 9 G.R.) - War Medal (102214 Rfn. Kesharbahadur Khattri, 9 G.R.) Note: The medals - all Calcutta Mint issues - are officially impressed, per the naming conventions adopted in India post-independence Important: The recipients regimental number indicates a soldier recruited into the Indian Army sometime after December 1939 The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity, and the Hindu faith, who had enlisted in the Indian Army sometime after December 1939, and served as a Rifleman with 1st Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles Monte Cassino: Kesharbahadur Khattri was almost certainly a veteran of Monte Cassino / Hangman's Hill (a search of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website for 1/9 GR casualty's killed at Monte Cassino show many holding post 1939 regimental numbers. including No's 102260 Rifleman Kirti Man Ghuwan - a Gurkha who joined 9 G.R. only 44 x enlistments after Kesharbahadur! Only one battalion of the 9th Gurkha Rifles served in theatre 'Italy' during the Second World War, vis 1st Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles - the battalion earning the highest accolades for its superb fighting spirit during the iconic Monte Cassino battle for which the battalion earned 2 x battle honours for the regiment - with 1/9 G.R. earning a unique Indian Army battle honour 'Hangman's Hill' for their epic service at that Casino landmark. 'Hangman's Hill' was only ever awarded to two Commonwealth regiments, vide Essex Regiment of the British Army, and 9th Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army (note all Gurkha Rifles regiments in the Indian Army were all restyled 'Gorkha' in 1950) For their services in Italy 1943-1945, 1st Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles (serving under higher formation 4th Indian Division), earned the below following 'Battle Honours': - Cassino I - Hangman's Hill - Tavoleto - San Marino - Italy 1943-45 Reference '9th Gurkha Rifles A Regimental History (1817-1947)' (Choudhuri, 1984), 1/9 G.R. served overseas in: Egypt, North Africa, Italy & Greece a total of 4 years, 4 months and 11 days, before returning to India in 1946. During their overseas service with 4th Indian Division, 6 x Officers & 250 Gurkha ranks had been 'Killed' in battle, 11 Officers and 930 Gurkha ranks had been 'Wounded', and 1 Officer and 11 Gurkha ranks remained 'Missing'. An estimated 64 x decorations for gallantry had been won by men of the regiment including: - 1 x Victoria Cross - 5 x Distinguished Service Order - 1 x Order of British India - 12 x Military Cross - 9 x Indian Order of Merit - 22 x Indian Distinguished Service Medal - 14 x Military Medal In addition to the above, 33 x Mentions in Despatches were awarded to members of 1/9 G.R. Victoria Cross: The only Victoria Cross of the Second World War awarded to 9th Gurkha Rifles was the posthumous award to No 104756 Rifleman Sherbahadur Thapa 1/9 Gurkha Rifle, for conspicuous gallantry displayed at the battle of San Marino on the night of 18/19 September 1944. Sherbahadur Thapa had been born in Nepal circa 1921, and had enlisted in 9 G.R. in November 1942, subsequently being sent to Italy in a reinforcement draft to make good the losses suffered by 1/9 G.R. during the battle of Monte Casino. The medals are swing-mounted in the Indian Army style mounted, and as-worn by the recipient. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings for wear A sscarce see and most desirable hard-fighting Gurkha Rifles medal group to a Gurkha veteran of the Battle of Monte Cassino & Italy Campaign Condition: VF

A most desirable \'Kirkcaldy\' Jock\'s Great War \'Battle of Loos\' Prisoner of War campaign medal group of 3: Private John Henry Dow, 9th (Service) Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (S-3964, Pte. J. Dow, Gord. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-3964 Pte. J. Dow, Gord. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-3964 Pte. J. Dow, Gord. Highrs.) Sold together with: - Soldiers uniface fibre Identity Disc (3964 J. Dow. Pres. Gord. Highrs.) The \'Pres\' in centre of the ID disc signifies John\'s Christian faith, which was \'Presbyterian\' Prisoner-of-War: Private John Dow 9th (Service) Battalion is confirmed Prisoner of War (see IRRC POW records - where his surname is lumped under the lists for persons called DOWE), which according to German records show he was captured at Lens (actually it was for Day 1 of Battle of Loos) on 25 September 1915. The \'Fifeshire Advertiser\' issue of 9 June 1917, contained a rare seen \'POW\' captioned photograph of John Dow taken in Germany, and published with below article: Quote, KIRKCALDY SOLDIER IN GERMANY We reproduce a photograph recently taken in Germany of Private John Dow, Gordon Highlanders, who is a prisoner of war at Hammelburg. He seems to be thoroughly enjoying his pipe, though wearing the far away expression noticeable in the faces of men in captivity. Private Dow\'s wife resides at 271 Links Street, Kirkcaldy, and he is one of the five soldier sons of ex Colour Sergeant Adam Dow and Mrs Dow, 120 Links Street Unquote. Patriotic Photograph: See the \'Fifeshire Advertiser\' issue of 26 June, 1915, that contains a lavish illustrayed half front page photographic spread of the \'Patriotic Dow Family\'. This with festooned with Union flags, and magnificent jingoistic legend(s) as under: Quote, JUST A FEW OF OUR MEN WATCH THIS PAGE EACH WEEK FOR OTHERS (then follows the portraits and biographies of the 6 x Dow\'s, and below) THESE BOYS DIDN\'T SHIRK THEY WANT HELP listen for a moment can\'t you hear them calling TO YOU. BE A MAN there\'s a king\'s uniform waiting for YOU. GO and put it on NOW. GOD SAVE THE KING!!! Unquote. The spread with portrait pictures and biographies of the father, Adam Dow late Colour Sergeant Black Watch and 74th Highlanders, who was a Recruiting Sergeant in Dunfermline, and later in 1914, on the Recruiting Staff in Kirkcaldy, together with his 5 x sons serving in 1914, vide: James Dow, 1 Cameron Highlanders, wounded at the Aisne, 1914, discharged due to wounds after 10 years service; Private Adam Dow (Junior) 1st Battalion Black Watch, a Reservist with 13 years service, was Killed-in-Action, 9 May 1915. He is cited as having on four occasions during a battle rescuing fallen wounded comrades and bringing them back to the British lines - it was while on his fourth mission of mercy, that he was killed by enemy fire; Private John Dow, 9th Gordons, still in training at Farmborough, England, at time of the article\'s publication; Private Drummond Dow, service with the Canadians, 1st Canadian Expeditionary Force Contingent, in France, but not heard of again since December 1914; Private Thomas Dow, 2nd Battalion Black Watch, serving in France 7 Flanders since September 1914 Note: The Kirkcaldy newspapers are packed with loads of articles & pictures pertaining to John Dow, and his remarkable \'Patriotic Family\'. Including numerous letters he write home thanking the good folks of Kirkcaldy for their POW parcels that he was regularly receiving, albeit he did mention on at least one occasion that the brown bread received, had been \'Mouldy\' on receipt. Important: Private John Dow has a captioned portrait in uniform in above cited reference, wherein he is wearing his Field Service tunic with regimental clasped belt, and wearing Glengarry with Gordons cap badge 1914 Volunteer Enlistment: John Dow is confirmed as being a very early Great War volunteer enlistment. His local newspaper \'The Fife Free Press\' issue of 19th September 1914, published a long list of Kirkcaldy men who had volunteered and were serving with various regiments of the British Army, or in the Royal Navy. The lists are arranged by unit, and \'John Dow\' is shown included under the list for the \'Gordon Highlanders\'. John had enlisted in the British Army on, 3 September 1914. John was a former pupil of Abbotshall School, Kirkcaldy Medals Verification: The Great War campaign medals all verified as issued per the respective medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders, as under: a). 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2800 (shows first entered theatre of war \'France\', 9 July 1915. Discharged, 2 January 1919) b). British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/1653 (shown serving with 9/Gordons) c). Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1653 (shown serving with 9/Gordons) In addition to the campaign medals, John Dow, was also awarded a Silver War Badge (No B119413) reference WO 329/3066. The Silver War Badge roll showing that John Dow, an early 1914 Great War volunteer - had first enlisted in the British Army on, 3 September 1914, and had taken his final discharge from the British Army, on, 2 January 1919, at which time he was recorded as being 25 years and 5 months of age Note: The 9th (Service) Battalion Gordon Highlanders, first entered theatre of war, France, on, 9 July 1915, with the battalion disembarking at, Boulogne, France, on that date John Henry Dow, fourth son of Adam Sturrock Smith Dow (a shoemaker by trade and former professional soldier ex Black Watch & 74th Highlanders) and Elizabeth Laurie Dow (nee Paul) was a native of, Coupar Angus, Perthshire, Scotland, where he was born on, 31 July 1893. John had eight siblings, viz; 3 x sisters, Henrietta, Kate & Lizzie; & 4 x brothers, viz, Adam, Drummond, James & Thomas. In 1914, John Dow married Jessie Sharman, at Kirkcaldy & Abbotshall. John Henry Dow is recorded as having died in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland, sometime during 1969 Sold together with some hard-copy photocopied research A superb Great War \'Patriotic Family\' research group! Condition: About GVF

A most desirable \'Pacific War\' Submariner\'s confirmed \'Presidential Unit Citation\' long service & campaign medal group of 5: Daniel Bodnar, United States Navy late U.S.S. Brill, U.S.S. Bugara & U.S.S. Harder A most desirable \'Pacific War\' Submariner\'s confirmed \'Presidential Unit Citation\' long service & campaign medal group of 5: Daniel Bodnar, United States Navy late U.S.S. Brill, U.S.S. Bugara & U.S.S. Harder - United States: Navy Good Conduct Medal with Five Additional Awards Bronze Stars (Daniel Bodnar 1947) - United States: American Campaign Medal - United States: European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal - United States: Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with x Campaign Stars - United States: Second World War Victory Medal Presidential Unit Citation: The award of the PUC is confirmed as awarded on 27 December 1946 while Daniel Bodnar was serving aboard U.S.S. Brill - an award in respect of his earlier services as a member of the crew of the Submarine USS. Harder 1942-1943, in which he served on the first two war patrols of \'Hit em Harder\' USS Harder (SS-257): A Gato-class submarine, was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for the harder, a fish of the mullet family found off South Africa. One of the most famous submarines of World War II, she received the Presidential Unit Citation. Her commanding officer throughout her service, was the resolute and resourceful Commander Samuel D. Dealey (1906–1944), \"a submariner\'s submariner\", who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, as well as four Navy Crosses during his lifetime On-line USN Muster Records confirm that Daniel Bodnar, who held the unique service number 2044654 (and a unique enlisted man\'s name in USN 1941-1945), was a member of the crew of the submarine USS Harder September 1942 to October 1943 First War Patrol: After a short stay at Pearl Harbor, Harder departed on her first war patrol on 7 June 1943. Cruising off the coast of Japan, the submarine worked her way inside a picket line and sighted her first target on 22 June. She made a radar approach on the surface and fired four torpedoes at the two-ship convoy, hitting the seaplane transport Sagara Maru (7,189 BRT) (which was beached to prevent sinking, but later destroyed). She returned to Midway on 7 July Second War Patrol: Harder began her second war patrol 24 August 1943 from Pearl Harbor, and after touching at Midway Island, she again headed for the Japanese coast. While patrolling off Honshū on 9 September, she attacked and sank Koyo Maru and later that night ran by an escort ship at a range of 1,200 yards (1,100 m) without being detected. Two days later the submarine encountered a convoy. After running ahead to improve her firing position, she sank the cargo ship Yoko Maru with a spread of three torpedoes. Continuing her patrol, Harder sighted two more ships on 13 September but was forced down by enemy planes while firing torpedoes. Escorts then kept the submarine down with a severe depth charge attack that lasted over two days and almost exhausted her batteries. After evading the Japanese ships, Harder detected her next target on 19 September; a torpedo sent Kachisan Maru to the bottom almost immediately. Though running in bad weather, Harder continued to find targets. On 23 September she sank the 4,500-ton freighter Kowa Maru and the 5,800-ton tanker Daishin Maru, off Nagoya Bay. Her torpedoes expended, Harder turned eastward on 28 September. After shooting up two armed trawlers on 29 September, she touched Midway on 4 October and arrived at Pearl Harbor four days later. Other Submarine Service 1941-1945: Not including the recipients pre-September 1942 service / deployments, and other \'Submarine Base Training\' musters, in Freemantle Australia, and United States East & West Coasts, Daniel\'s subsequent active service postings on the below Submarines in the Pacific War: - USS Bugara: November 1944 - March 1945 - USS Brill: April 1945 - August 1945 Daniel Bodnar son of John Bodnar (a Dyer) and Sophie - also recorded as Sofia (nee Zaremba), was a native of, Fall River, Massachusetts, USA, where he was born on 10 October 1915. US marriage records and \'Census\' returns record his parents as born in Poland (Austria Hungary Empire), and native \'Ukranian\' language speakers. At the time of his registering for \'The Draft\' on, 16 October 1940, Daniel was living with his family at Woonsocket, Rhode Island, where he was employed as a mill worker, with Woonsocket Falls Mills, 15 Main Street, Woonsocket, Providence, R.I.. Daniels notified next-of-kin was his mother, and the family residence was recorded as 38 Fountain Street, Woonsocket, Providence, R.I. The USN muster rolls show that Daniel first enlisted in the United States Navy on 22 April 1942. Daniel Bodnar\'s death was registered in Dade County, Florida, United States, on 3 June 1979, at the time of his death he had been residing at, 12140 SW 200th St Apt, Miami The 5 x medals mounted as-worn suspended from a typical United States medal mounting bar, retaining it\'s clutch-back pin fittings A rare opportunity to obtain an extremely desirable Pacific War \'Submariner\'s\' group to a confirmed crew member of one of the United States Navy\'s most famous submarines Condition: VF

A most distinguished 'Lady Adventurer's' positively attributed miniature medal group of 5: Miss Emily Georgiana Kemp, F.R.S.G.S., late French Red Cross - British War Medal. Silver issue - Interallied Victory Medal - France: Medaille d'Honneur des Epidemies). Ministerre de la Guerre reverse - France: Medal of French Recognition (Medaille de la Reconnaissance Francaise) - France: Medaille d'Honneur pour Actes de Courage et de Devouement The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended from a contemporary mounting brooch, this latter retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings and stamped 'Spink & Son L, 17-18 Piccadilly, London. W. All contained within the medal makers leatherette medal case, this with the medallists 'By Appointment Spink & Son Ltd' logo on upper inside lid Emily Georgiana Kemp (1860-1939) was a remarkable British female adventurer, artist, writer and celebrated 'Sinophile'. Her love and interest in China never waned, and is the more remarkable when one considers that a sister, brother-in-law and nephew were butchered by members of the 'Harmonious Fists Society' a.k.a. 'Boxers' during the 1900 Boxer Rebellion in China. Indeed Emily's epitaph recorded at Somerville College, Oxford is simply 'Friend of China' Emily Kemp was a Baptist from a wealthy Lancashire industrialist family - indeed her brother was 'The Lord Rochdale'. In her youth Emily was one of the first female students at Somerville College, Oxford. After Oxford, she continued her studies at the Slade School of Fine Art. It was however for her travel in Central-Asia and the Far East that she is best remembered, having made at least two crossings of the Pamirs and many journey's to China, Korea, India, central Asia and the Amazon, during which she sketched, painted and wrote down here experiences and observations, with a focus on the education and welfare of women, and their role in religion She was friendly with the theologian Marcus Dods, the explorer Francis Younghusband and Albert Schweitzer. She donated the chapel at Somerville College as a "house of prayer for all people" (ie., non denominational and for all religions) Appointed a Fellow of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, her highest award came from the worlds oldest geographic society, that of France, when she awarded the Grande M?daille de Vermeil by the French Geographical Society for her seminal work 'Chinese Mettle' Emily bequeathed her extensive archives of papers, paintings and Chinese art to the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford A prolific writer, Emily wrote numerous books, including but not restricted to below following most of which are currently available in re-print form; - The Face of China (1909) - The Face of Manchuria, Korea and Russian Turkestan (1910) - Wanderings in Chinese Turkestan (1914) - Reminiscences of a Sister, S. Florence Edwards, of Taiyuanfu (1920) - Chinese Mettle (1921) - There Followed Him, Women (1927) The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended from a contemporary mounting brooch, this latter retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings and stamped 'Spink & Son L, 17-18 Piccadilly, London. W. All contained within the medal makers leatherette medal case, this with the medallists 'By Appointment Spink & Son Ltd' logo on upper inside lid Note: The recipients full-size medals are being sold separately elsewhere on this website, and are not here included in this item description. The attached images of the full-size medals only being here attached for reference/attribution purposes. A truly remarkable female medal recipient Condition: EF

A most enigmatic \'Convicted for Shoplifting\' Officer\'s Multiple campaign medal group of 8: Major Hugh Stanislaus Crowley, Royal Engineers, late Indian Army Reserve of Officers attached Bengal Sappers and Miners - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. H. S. Crowley.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut. H. S. Crowley.) - IGS 08. GV \'Mahsud 1919-20\' & \'Waziristan 1919-21\' (Capt. H. S. Crowley, I.A.R.O.) - General Service Medal 1918-62. GV first issue & clasp \'Iraq\' (Maj. H. S. Crowley, I.A.R.O.) - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp - The Burma Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal Important: Only the GSM 1918 with clasp \'Iraq\' (accompanying research confirmed present in theatre) has been privately engraved Medals verification: Unusually, we have been unable to digitally search and find any medal roll entries or extant medal index cards for this officer. However his services in both World Wars, Iraq, Waziristan, Mahsud and in India during the Second World War are confirmed in exhaustive - and interesting - detail in an accompanying soft-copy \'Word Document\' file (from which we are only here below showing some brief details of his early life, and his post-war conviction for shoplifting) Hugh Stanislaus O’Donnel Crowley, a true son of Empire was born at Allahabad, British India ,on 17 September 1887, of an Irish father (Thomas Patrick Crowley, Executive Engineer and Lt-Col of Indian Volunteers). Hugh Crowley attended St. Joseph’s College, Naini Tal, from 1896 and was one of three brothers (the siblings being Patrick Crowley, born 6 August 1886, and Bernard (“Barney”) Emmett Sarsfield Crowley, born 5 August 1894). There was also a sister, Sheila Edith Crowley The boys began their schooling at Naini Tal, but on 5 April 1904, continued their Jesuit tutelage as Boarders of St. Joseph’s College, North Point, Darjeeling. This beautifully-situated school offered excellent education with low fees. At that time their mother, Mrs E. Crowley, was living at 14 Cawnpore Road, Allahabad The 1913 “Thacker’s Indian Directory” lists ‘Hugh S. Crowley’ as residing at Park House, Wodehouse Road, Bombay. Two years later “Thacker’s Indian Directory”, in the 1915 Mofussil Directory for Allahabad, lists ‘Crowley, T., & Co., 1 Hastings Road, Allahabad: engineers and contractors. Manager, J. Connell. Chief accountant, H. S. Crowley.’ Hugh joined the Indian Army Reserve of Officers on 30 September 1916, having had previous service with the Volunteers. It was noted that Hugh Stanislaus Crowley was ‘Manager, Gauhati Motor Transport’ Shillong with a knowledge of Urdu, and was appointed to the 1st Bengal Sappers and Miners on 13 October 1916 Post 1945, Hugh Crowley, gained some temporary notoriety, when he was convicted for \'Theft, when caught in the act of shoplifting \'Cigars\', as reported in the \'West London Observer\' issue of 1 June 1956: Quote, A deeply sun-tanned, distinguished-looking former ex-major was ordered by the magistrate (Mr. K. J. P. Barraclough) at West London to pay £1 1s. costs at the rate of half a crown a week when he was given a conditional discharge for shoplifting Hugh Stanislaus Crowley, aged 69, of The Chase, Clapham Common, was charged with stealing a box of cigars, worth £1 1s. 9d. from the store of Messrs. John Barker and Co. Ltd., of Kensington High Street, W. Det. Harrington said Crowley was born in India and had served most of his life as an Army officer in the Middle East. He left the Army with the rank of Major in 1946, but did not qualify for a pension because of broken service. He lived on the old age pension of £2 a week and also £1 11s. National Assistance. \"The shame of standing in this dock is enough to crucify me for the rest of my life,” said Crowley in court.’ Unquote. Sold together with a word-document containing several pages of detailed research, that confirms the officers Great War, Waziristan / Mahsud campaign service together with the recipients service history for the Second World War The group mounted in the swing-style. The medals suspended from a white-metal mounting bar, this latter retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A most impressive and richly documented Second World War era British Red Cross Society, Nursing group of 7: Dorothy Marguerite Stamp Ayres, late British Red Cross Society - Voluntary Medical Services Medal (Mrs Dorothy Marguerite Stamp Ayres) - BRCS.: Technical badge. With buckle & clasp ?Hospital Cook? (40 D. Ayres.) - B.R.C.S.: Proficency in ?First Aid in Chemical Warfare? with 3 x clasps (984 D. Ayres) - B.R.C.S.: Proficency in ?Red Cross Nursing? with 2 x clasps (10389 D. Ayres) - B.R.C.S.: Proficency in ?Red Cross First Aid? with 2 x clasps (15433 D. Ayres) - B.R.C.S.: ?3 Years Service? badge. With 3 x further service clasps (4924) - B.R.C.S.: ?For Merit? badge. Enamelled dated clasp ?1938? (2817 D.M. Ayres) Note: Two of the clasps on the Proficiency Cross for ?First Aid in Chemical Warfare? are for ?Anti-Gas Training? and are dated 1938 & 1939 respectively Sold together with; - Additional second clasp for the Voluntary Medical Services medal (1954) - 2 x cloth service chevrons in letter re High Wycombe Civil Defence 1944 Also sold with; ARCHIVE: Large quantity of original B.R.C.S. award certificates and congratulatory letters pertaining to all of the B.R.C.S. awards / medals. Most of the letters are addressed to Mrs Ayres at 4, Rodbourne Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, and other local Bristol area addresses. The archive is too much to list here, but see illustrations pics for an idea of ?some? of the archive Important: The British Red Cross Society ?Technical? Badge with clasp ?Hospital Cook? is an especially rare issue to find on the market Dorothy Marguerite Stamp Ayres is recorded as having died on 21 June 1979. At the time of her death Dorothy had been residing at 28 Villa Rosa, Shruberry Road, Weston-siper-Mare, England Condition: GVF

A most impressive and well illustrated group of 16 medals with archive, to a twice decorated, and wounded 'Highland Officer': Major Alexander George Denoon, late 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders - 1914 Star. With clasp ' ' (9256 L. Sjt. A. Denoon, 2/Sea. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2 Lieut. A. G. Denoon) - Interallied Victory Medal (2 Lieut. A. G. Denoon) - The 1939-45 Star - The France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Coronation Medal 1937 - Special Constabulary Long Service. GVI type I (Sub. Inspr. Alexander G. Denoon) - Belgium: Order of the Crown. 5th Class 'Chevaliers' breast badge - Belgium: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre) 1914-1918 issue. King Albert reverse Note: The above court-mounted mounted group of 11 x medals with traces of having sometime been lacquered & bronze medals gilded. Enamel chipped on reverse of Belgian Order With loose foreign commemorative medals (all confirmed entitled and all accompanied with their original award documents / brevets) as under; - France: Commemoratve Medal for the Battle of the Aisne 1914-1918 & 1940 - France: Commemorative Medal for the Battle of the Somme 1914-1918 & 1940 - France: Commemorative Medal for the Battle of Dunkirk 1940 - Belgium: King Albert Veterans Cross. With silver Palm - Belgium: Flemish Cross of the Three Cities,& 3 x clasps, Nieuwpoort, Diksmuide & Ieper Sold together with a large archive of papers (as found) and collection of associated shooting medals as under; - Cripplegate Rifle Club Medal, bronze, 3rd place in 1934 Championship - Army Rifle Association Medal, bronze, 'A. G. Denoon, Sea. Hrs., 1924. - Another medal in bronze for Second Prize in the Prince of Wales Cup - London Rifle Association League Medals (3) in bronze - National Rifle Association commemorative medal, bronze, unnamed - L. & M. R. A. Centenary Medal, dated 1962, engraved 'Major A. G. Denoon' - The Bell Medal in bronze, presented by the Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs - St. John's Ambulance Association Long Service badge (448736 Alexander G. Denoon) Also accompanied by an archive of original documents, as-found, including; - Award document for Belgian Order of the Crown - Award document for Croix de Guerre - Warrants for his appointments as CSM and 2nd Lieutenant, Seaforth Highlanders - Brevets for each of the 5 x foreign campaign and veterans awards - War Office letter of official release from Active Military Duty, dated 10 August 1946 - Selection of original photographs inc in later life wearing his medals circa 1969 Alexander Gilchrist Denoon was a native of, Logie Easter, Ross & Cromarty, Scotland, where he was born on 17 February 1889. Alexander enlisted in the British Army, and joined his local regiment, the Seaforth Highlanders, in 1905, being posted to 2nd Battalion. Alexander was evidently a model soldier, as promotion came quick. He served for just over 11 years in the ranks, latterly as a Warrant Officer 2nd Class. He landed in France as a Lance-Sergeant in the 2nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders on 21 August 1914 and remained on active service until the war's end. The Battalion was heavily engaged in the retreat to Mons in 1914, suffering heavy casualties, among them Lieutenant-Colonel Sir E. R. Bradford, Bt., the unit's C.O., who was killed at the crossing of the Aisne in mid-September. In the following month, the Battalion was engaged in the attack on Meteren, when it carried enemy positions at the point of the bayonet, in addition to heavy fighting at Frelinghen; the unit's war diary records 'no firing' on Christmas Day 1914, when the Seaforths were free to 'walk about in the open'. On 1 July 1916, the Battalion went into action with the 1st East Lancashires and 1st Hampshires at Redan Ridge on the Somme. In the ensuing fighting - which cost the Seaforths nearly 400 casualties - one of Denoon's comrades, Drummer Ritchie, won a memorable V.C.: amidst a galling fire, he stood on the parapet of a trench and rallied his comrades by sounding the 'Charge'. Alexander Denoon was commissioned in November 1916'Wounded-in-Action' - reportedly more then once - during the Great War. As a Second Lieutenant serving on the Western Front in France, he received he received a Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound (GSW) to the right knee, that led to his evacuation by 'Wound Convoy' on 25 April 1917 - he was evacuated to the United Kingdom, where spent several months on Rest & Recuperation at the American Women's Hospital for Officers at Lancaster Gate, London. At the time of his wound in 1917, he had completed 12 years military service, of which 17 months had bene spent on active service with the B.E.F. During his period of recovery, his wife (he had married in 1913) resided at Ballachraggan, Kildary, Rosshire, Scotland His gallant service on the Western Front was recognised by the award of a brace of Belgian decorations both of which were pubblished in the London Gazette - Order of the Crown, 5th Class 'Chevalier' (London Gazette, 24 September 1917) - Croix de Guerre (London Gazette, 11 March 1918) Major Denoon was placed on Retired List in the 1930's, however, with the outbreak of the Second World War in September, 1939, he volunteered his services, and served as a Major in his old regiment and latterly in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps. During the Second World War, he saw active service in France, with the British Expeditionary Force at Dunkirk, and later returned for the campaigns of liberation in North West Europe 1944-1945 After leaving the British Army circa 1930, he resided for many years at, 26 First Avenue, Walton-On-Thames, Surrey, England. He remained a proud 'Seaforth' Highlander throughout his life, as testified by his appointment as Chairman of the London Branch of the Seaforth Highlanders Association, which office he held between 1930-51. Major Denoon, s recorded as having died at Manchester, Lancashire, England, during the fourth quarter of 1974, at which time he had been residing at 24 Jevington Walk, M13 9DQ. Note: Some enamel chipping on reverse of the Belgian Order, otherwise a most splendid ensemble of awards for the World Wars Important: Postage quoted reflects the weight and extra cost in sending this lot. If, pending on destination, there are any additional costs incurred, the buyer will be advised prior to dispatch Condition: Mostly about GVF

A most impressive Canadian WW2 and peackeeping service group of 11, to an officer who served with S.O.E.: Colonel Clifford Henry Cook, E.D., C.D., Canadian Army, late S.O.E. or Secret Operations Executive - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal. Canadian issue silver - Canada: Canadian Volunteer Service Medal. With overseas service clasp - War Medal. Canadian issue in silver - United Nations Service Medal: UNTSO/UNOGIL ribbon - United Nations Expeditionary Force Medal: U.N.E.F. ribbon - Coronation Medal 1953 - Efficiency Decoration. GVI type & integral 'Canada' top brooch bar (Lt. Col. C. H. Cook) - Canada: Canadian Decoration. EIIR issue (Col. C. H. Cook) - USA: Legion of Merit. Officer?s badge with gilt emblem on riband (Clifford H. Cook) Note: The hinged pin and clasp from the integral top brooch bar on the E.D. removed to facilitate court-mounting Important: The E.D., C.D., and United States Legion of Merit are all confirmed as awarded per Canadian Archives Note: Sold together with; A. Matching companion set of contemporary miniature medals B. Set of medal ribands mounted on three rows c. A miniature ?Mameluke? sword and scabbard, approx. 154mm long, silver and gilt, with ivorine hilt, in fitted Eberle, Brazil case. This with a typed card bearing the logo of the ?Exercito Brasileiro Batalhao Suez? reading: ?Col. CH Cook - Canadian Army. On behalf of all officers and ORs of Brazil Bn, I offer you a miniature of the sword of - Duque de Caxias - Brazilian Army Patron. Rafah 28 November 1961 (Signed) Fernando Soter da Silveira, Lt Col - CO - Brazil Bn? - and evidently a souvenir from a Brazilian battalion deployed on UN peacekeeping duties It is reported that Clifford Cook was assigned to the S.O.E. in London, and apparently subsequently hand-picked to go to Burma with 23 x other Canadian officers in 1944 to work with British and American forward troops to learn tactics for a possible Canadian Expeditionary Force even though the Canadian Government would not admit they were there. Four officers were KIA and two others captured (reference "For Your Tomorrow, Canadians and the Burma Campaign" by R. H. Farquharson). It has been suggested that the US Legion of Merit was for his work with the Americans in Burma, but we have not been able to. After the war Cook was attached to the Canadian Embassy in London for three years then onto Washington. He wrote several papers on Cold War Defence and was featured on a C.B.C. documentary on the then new camp Gagetown, built as a first line of defense from a Russian attack Both medal groups professionally court-mounted by Spink of London. Both groups fitted with mounting bars complete with long stout hinged pins and clasps Condition: Tiny enamel chip on Legion of Merit otherwise the lot about EF

A most impressive hard-campaigning multi-clasp 'Reconquest of the Sudan' campaign medal pair: No 1529 of the 12th Sudanese Infantry - Sudan Medal 1896-98. Silver issue. Named in Arabic script (12-1529) - Egypt: Khedives Sudan Medal 1896. Silver. 8 x clasps named in Arabic (12-1529) Note: The 8 x clasps on the Khedive's Sudan medal reading from 'bottom-up' in the correct chronological order of award are; - Firket - Hafir - Sudan 1897 - The Atbara - Khartoum - Gedaref - Sudan 1899 - Talodi Note: The lugs have been removed from second clasp and unofficial local rivets inserted between the second and third clasps - and typical feature of the clasp carriages on mutli-calsp medals awarded to the 12th Sudanese Important: Both medals identically named in Arabic script to a Sudanese soldier No 1529 serving in the 12th Sudanese Infantry Battalion of the Egyptian Army The Talodi clasp (commemorating an expedition between 25 May - 17 June 1906) is rare on the market. Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (6th edition, 2006) only an estimated 150 X 'Talodi' clasps earned by the 12th Sudanese Infantry A scarce and impressive reconquest of the Sudan campaign medal pair to a native soldier Condition: About GVF

A most impressive Sudanese recipients late Victorian era campaign medal group of 4: Nafar Khair Abdulla, 9th Sudanese Infantry Battalion, Egyptian Army - Egypt Medal 1882-89. Undated 'Toski 1889' 'Gemaizah 1888'. Named in Arabic (9-1666) - Sudan Medal 1896-98. Named in Arabic (1666-9) - Egypt: Khedives Star. Obverse undated - Egypt: Khedives Sudan 1896. Silver issue 8 x clasps. Named in Arabic (1666-9) Note: The 8 x clasps on the Khedive's Sudan medal are reading from bottom-up; - Firket - Hafir - Abu Hamed - Sudan 1897 - The Atbara - Khartoum - Sudan 1899 - Gedid The 9th Sudanese Battalion was raised in May 1884, and disbanded on 30 June 1930. The regimental Colour of the 9th, bore on it 'all 10' of the actions commemorated on the medal clasps in the group of medals here offered The battle honours on the Colour were; Nile, 1884-85; Kosha; Ginnis; Sarras; Gemmeiza; Toski; Argin; Firket; Hafir; Sudan 1897; Abu Hamed; The Atbara; Kartoum; Gedid; Sudan 1899 and Nyam-Nyam Important: These are the medals of 1666 Nafar (Private) Khair Abdulla, of the 9th Sudanese Infantry. His entitlement to the Egypt Medal with both clasps is confirmed on the respective campaign medal roll of the 9th Sudanese (ref WO 100/72). The medal roll was signed by then Colonel H. H. Kitchener - later the Sirdar of Sudan and better known as Field Marshal Lord Kitchener Medal rolls for the reconequest of the Sudan to Sudanese Battalions are not extant or in the public domain in the United Kingdom - but the above cited medal roll positively iderntifies the recipients as 'Khar Abdualla', and the three silver medals are all officially named in Arabic script showing the recipients identical regimental number and regiment Note: The lugs have been removed from second clasp and unofficial rivets inserted in place between the second and third clasps - this the standard feature of the clasp carriages with these clasps awarded to the 9th Sudanese The medals mounted in the correct order of wear per order of precedence of the Egyptian Army. The medals mounted in the swing-style. The brass mounting brooch bar retaining a long hinged pin and clasp fitting A rare and impressive 'complete' late Victorian campaign medal group to a native soldier - the more desirable for the named medals all being in the correct style and format for a native soldier who served continuously throughout the qualifying period with the 'Fighting Ninth' Condition: VF and better

A most impressive Viceroys Best Shot & \'Kolar Gold Field\' ensemble of Campaign & Best Shot medals to a former \'Carabinier\': Corporal Hepburn Doig, Kolar Gold Field Volunteers (Auxiliary Force India) late 6th Dragoon Guards & 1st Dragoon Guards a).Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1902 (5057 Pte. H. Doig. 1st Dragoon Gds.) b). Viceroy of India Best Shot Medal: Presented by Lord Minto (Lc. Corpl. H. Doig 1910) c). Kolar Gold Field Volunteers Regimental Medal. 2nd type. Bronze 'Dewar Shield 1911 Runners up B. Company L. Cpl. H. Doig); d). Kolar Gold Field Volunteers Regimental Medal. 2nd type. Bronze 'The Dewar Shield 1915-16 “C” Coy. Runners up' (Corpl. H. Doig) e). Kolar Gold Field Volunteers Regimental Medal. 3rd type. Silver 'Dewar Shield won by Vol: Doig B. Co. K.G.F.V. f). Kolar Gold Field Volunteers Regimental Medal. 3rd type. Silver 'The Dewar Shield 1916-17 “C” Coy Winners' (L.-Sgt. H. Doig); Kolar Gold Field Vols g). India v Transvaal Rifle Competition 1908-1909. Silver. Reverse engraved (Won by K.G.F. Vols 1908-9 Vol: H. Doig) h). Indian Volunteer Rifle Association: Competition badge for 1911. With integral pin & clasp fittings - Kolar Gold Field Volunteers Annual Shooting Competition Badge: Dated 1908. With integral pin & clasp fittings i). Kolar Gold Field Volunteers Annual Shooting Competition Badge: Dated 1910 j). Kolar Gold Field Volunteers Annual Shooting Competition Badge: Dated 1913 l). Kolar Gold Field Volunteers Annual Shooting Competition Badge: Dated 1922 m). National Rifle Association: The Bell Medal. Bronze. With dated '1905' clasp & integral buckle brooch n). National Rifle Association Medal. Rifle Clubs Medal. Bronze o). Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs. Bronze. 'Field Marshal Roberts' Medal Note: The Kolar Gold Field regimental medals all complete with original silk ribands and integral top bars with hinged pin and clasp fittings Important: The QSA medal and all 3 x clasps verified per the respective campaign medal roll of the 1st King's Dragoon Guards (ref WO 100/112), the respective entry pages being signed at, Potchefstroom, South Africa, on 22 November 1902, and 4 April 1903. The latter roll entry under remarks showing that the recipient had transferred to the 6th Dragoon Guards - The Carabiniers - in which latter unit the recipient held the regimental number '5157' India v Transvaal Annual Rifle Match: The competition was established in 1905, and was competed annually in India, and Transvaal between volunteer regiments in India and Transvaal (South Africa) respectively. Silver (Winners) and Bronze (Runners Up) medals - struck at the Calcutta Mint - were awarded to the winning and runner-up teams. During the period 1905-1911, the annual competition was won by the below following volunteer regiments; - 1905-06: Bombay Volunteer Rifles (India) - 1906-07: Scottish Horse (Transvaal) - 1907-08: Transvaal Scottish (Transvaal) - 1908-09: Kolar Gold Field Volunteers (India) - 1909-10: Kolar Gold Field Volunteers (India) - 1910-11: Simla Volunteers ('F' Company, Sanawar, India) Hepburn Doig, son of Hepburn Elliott and Ellen Doig, was a native of, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, where he was born on 25 July 1881. Hepburn enlisted in the British Army on 30 January 1901, for a short service contract of '7 Years with the Colours & 5 Years on the Army Reserve', and on 1 February 1901, was posted to the 1st King's Dragoon Guards at Aldershot, England. Hepburn served in the South African with the 1st King's Dragoon Guards, and remained in South Africa between, 22 March 1902 to 24 January 1903. Hepburn never returned to the United Kingdom, while in the service of the British Army, and from South Africa proceeded to British India from, where he served from 25 January 1903, until the date that he took his discharge from the British Army on 29 January 1909. In India, Hepburn. served with the 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers), which regiment he had transferred to on 6 February 1903. Hepburn was a model soldier, whose conduct was described as 'Exemplary' with no entries for misconduct during his service. The highest rank attained during his service was Lance Corporal. During his service in South India, specifically in Mysore State (at the British Cantonment of Bangalore), Hepburn (25 years) married Elizabeth Maude Davies (17) a Eurasian girl from Kolar Gold Field, the couple being married at Bangalore on 19 September 1906. At the time of his wedding, Hepburn was holding the appointment of 'Lance-Corporal'. Evidently life in India appealed to Hepburn, and after taking his discharge form the British Army, he took up employment working in the Kolar Gold Field of Mysore State, and in which place he became a member of the Kolar Gold Field Volunteers. By 1910, Hepburn was holding the position of 'Cyanide Foreman' (by 1920 he was being described as an 'Amalgamator'), based at, Rogers Camp. Mysore Mine. On 5 June 1910, a son, David Alexander Doig, was born to Hepburn & Elizabeth Doig. Hepburn Elliott Doig, continued to work in India through the 1920's, but is recorded to have re-located to New Zealand by the time of the Second World War. Hepburn Elliott Doig, died at Motueka, Tasman District, Tasman, New Zealand, on 23 May 1967, where he is buried, and where a memorial plaque commemorates his military service in the South African War The recipients service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives A very scarce grouping to a Scottish expatriate volunteer in the Kolar Gold Field, that includes a 'Best Shot' medal presented by the Viceroy of India, and multiple awards for shooting excellence at international, national (India) and regimental level Condition: About VF

A most interesting Canadian Volunteer 'Bigg's Boy' Second World War medal group of 7, to a Canadian who served in France 1940, was posted 'Missing' at the Fall of France, and later served in North Africa: Corporal John 'Jack Weedon Vidal, Royal Canadian A ​- The 1939-45 Star - The Africa Star. With clasp 'North Africa 1942-1943' - The Italy Star - ​Defence Medal: Canada silver issue ​- Canada: Canadian Voluntary Service Medal. Silver. With 'Overseas' clasp - War Medal: Canada silver issue - Canada: Canada Decoration. GVI issue (Cpl J. W. Vidal) Important: Corporal John 'Jack' Weedon Vidal served with Royal Air Force during the Second World, having been a pre-war colonial volunteer - one of all-volunteer 'Biggs Boys' who with war clouds gathering in Europe, left their native Canada, to volunteer in the Royal Air Force. In 1940, Jack served in France with 150 Squadron Royal Air Force, and was for a time posted 'Missing' at the Fall of France. The book 'The Biggs' Boys: The story of young Canadians who paid their way to England to join the Royal air Foce during World War Two (Ken Stoffer, 1995) refers; Quote, Biographies of The Vidal Brothers Ron and Jack Vidal lived at Maple Bay near Duncan on Vancouver Island. With the threat of an approaching war they considered joining up together Biography of Jack Vidal Ground Crew, No. 150 Squadron, RAF I was 18 years old when my brother Ron and I, after discussions with Captain Biggs, left on September 11th, 1938 to join the RAF. We went by boat from Victoria to Seattle and then by bus to New York, then the Cunard Liner the Acquatania to Southampton. There were only a few passengers on board. People were aware a war wasn't far off and did not want to be caught in England. We third-class passengers had the run of the ship. We arrived in Southampton on September 20th After enlisting Ron and I were separated. I joined up at Uxbridge on the 23rd of September, 1938. I completed an aero engine course at St. Athan, Wales and was posted to about three stations in England during my career. The day before war started I was flown to France in a Imperial Airways Ensign. A wild party that night in a farmer's wine cellar was where we heard that war had been declared In France we worked on Fairey Battles of #150 R.A.F. Squadron. As the Germans advanced we moved our airfield every second night and slept in ditches or barns. Finally all the planes that could fly left for England. About 30 of the ground crew headed for Dunkirk, but enemy action forced me and my group towards Brest The only ship in port was the Dutch Motor Ship S.S. Zealand. There were only eight seamen aboard, the Chief Steward being the ranking officer, so with our help and his know-how we took the ship to Plymouth. We had already been listed as missing in action. A church service had been held for us Soon after I was sent on a R.A.F. Commando Course and then posted to Gibraltar where I spent several months putting Spitfires together, unloading them from huge crates. I spent a short time at Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa, on Sunderlands. Then on November, 1942 the invasion of North Africa Unquote. Note: Jack served with a different Royal Air Force Squadron while based in North Africa John 'Jack' Weedon Vidal, was the fourth son of Hugh Francis Vidal and Lilian Vidal (nee Allan a native born Scot). By profession, a Dentist, Jack's father and had been born 29 Oct 1878 in Dapoli, Bombay Presidency, India, and was baptized on 16 Jan 1879 in St. John's Church, Dapoli, Bombay Presidency, India. Hugh Vidal died on 6 Mar 1941 in Canada at age 62. Jack was born in Beamsville, Ontario, Canada, in 1919. 'Jack' had three other older sibling brothers, vide Charles William Vidal (1905-1980), Kenneth George Vidal (1904-1984) and Ronald Hugh Vidal (1915-1988). At the time of the 1921 Canada Census, the Vidal family, including 'Jack was residing at Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. By 1938, the family residence was then located in Duncan, British Columbia, Canada The medals mounted as-worn in the court-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings The medals have been professionally plated in the Canadian style, as typically preferred by Canadian veterans Condition: Plated GVF

A most interesting Naval Officers campaign group of 5, to an Officer that served during the \'Samoan Fighting\' in the South Pacific, 1899, and who was cited for gallantry during the ship-wreck of the only British Warship lost during the South African War - QSA Medal. Silver issue with clasp \'Cape Colony\' (Ast.Payr. A.C.S. Bere. H.M.S. Sybille) - NGS Medal 1915. GV & clasp \'Persian Gulf 1909-14\' (St.Payr. A.C.S. Bere. H.M.S. Pelorus) - 1914-15 Star (St.Payr. A.C.S. Bere. R.N.) - British War (Payr. A.C.S. Bere. R.N.) - Inter-allied Victory Medal (Payr. A.C.S. Bere. R.N.) Recipient is confirmed in the Naval Lists as having served on H.M.S. \'Tauranga\' - one of only 2 x Royal Navy warships from the \'Australia Station\' to have served during the \'Samoan\' fighting of 1899. No medals and clasps were awarded for these actions in the South Pacific, notwithstanding that several Royal Navy personnel were killed-in-action in Samoa, including an Officer of H.M.S. Tauranga, Lieutenant Angel Hope Freeman R.N. Following his services in Samoa, and the Australia Station, Bere subsequently was posted to H.M.S. Sybille and service during the South African War, his services in that latter conflict result in a citation for gallant service. The Navy List records as under; Quote Paymaster A. C. S. Bere, Clerk of \'Tauranga\' during Samoan fighting in 1899. Assistant Paymaster of \'Sybille\' landed on duty at Lambert\'s Bay, January & February 1901 (South Africa Medal Cape Colony clasp). Received an expression of their Lordship\'s appreciation of gallantry at wreck of \'Sybille\'. Captain H. P. Williams commanding \'Sybille\' wrote to Rear Admiral Sir Robert H. Harris as follows: - \'I beg to bring to your notice the gallant behaviour of Lieutenant Pigou and Assistant Paymaster Bere, who attempted to swim out to get hold of a drift line from the \'Sybille\' in a very heavy surf. These two officers although not strong or very good swimmers, risked their lives at a time when the natives of the place would do nothing to help and although they were unsuccessful I consider their gallantry is worthy of the highest praise.\' Acting British Consul at Cherbourg, France, December 1903 to January 1904. Qualified as interpreter in French, March 1904 and Italian, January 1909. Literary Associate, Institute of Linguists, London. General Service Medal, Persian Gulf 1909 - 14 clasp Unquote. All medals and clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective naval medal rolls The medals are mounted \'as-worn\' in the swing-style. The contemporary silk ribands suspended from a mounting bar retaining it\'s long inged pin and casp fitting. The medals contained in a customised plush fitted leatherette case. The outside lid of the case gilt tooled on 2 lines \'\'BERE\'\' NATIONAL DEFENCE COMPANY Sold together with an extract from the Navy List appertaining to the services of Staff Paymaster Bere and confirming above details Condition: Toned GVF

A most interesting \'Egyptian Service\' group 5, awarded to an Australian (Tasmania) born \'Spy\': James Richardson Gibson, Director-General Egyptian Land Survey & British Commissioner of the Egyptian State Domains, late Intelligence Department - Egypt Medal 1882. No clasp with dated \'1882\' reverse (Mr. J. R. Gibson) - Turkey: Order of Medjidie, 1st Class set. Silver gold and enamel sash badge & breast star - Turkey: Order of Osmanieh, 3rd class neck badge, 63mm., silver, gold and enamel - Egypt: Khedives Star, obverse dated 1882; Important: Original sash ribands/neck cravats ribands are with the Orders, the first Class set in a plush Spink customised case Note: Official corrections to forename initials on Egypt Medal Sold together with; - Silver medal. Obv: Nile scene with the Pyramids. Rev: Ottoman arms and ?Domaines del Etat?. Engraved, ?Pour Coton Abbassi et Afifi (Garbieh), Jan. 1898? And, A quantity of original documentation, including; Horse Guards forwarding letter for the Khedive?s Star 1882, dated 4 August 1883, with accompanying hand written note stating, ?An Egyptian Medal will be prepared and sent to you by the Commissary General of Ordnance, Woolwich?; Foreign Office letter of commendation for the Egypt campaign of 1882, dated 28 February 1884 (?Sir C. Malet, lately Her Majesty?s Agent and Consul-General in Egypt, and his successor Sir Evelyn Baring, have both brought to my notice the valuable services which you rendered to the Expeditionary Force in Egypt during the campaign of 1882 ... ?); a letter of thanks for an official report written by the recipient, dated April 1884 (?In sending [it] over I shall say to Lord Grenville that you deserve great credit for the progress which has been made?); Osmania licence to wear document, and related forwarding letter, dated 13 February 1885, the former stating ?in recognition of your services whilst actually and entirely employed by His Highness the Khedive of Egypt beyond our Dominions?; Medjidie licence to wear document, dated 28 May 1900, together with what is believed to be a related bestowal document; a copy of his privately published memoir, Notes on Service in Egypt 1881-1895, pamphlet, 19pp., printed by T. J. Whiting & Sons, London, n.d.; a portrait photograph of Gibson, by P. Dittrich, Cairo, and a folio of mezzo-tints of Egyptian scenes (11 images), by Lafayette, London; and three uniform buttons, Egyptian crescent design, by Firmin, London James Richardson Gibson, was the eldest son of James William Gibson and his wife Rosetta, of Circular Head, Tasmania, His father was Chief Agent of the Van Diemen\'s Land Co James commenced his career in the Revenue Survey in India in 1860, where he worked until being invalided to England in 1880, latterly having served as a Deputy Superintendent. Not quite having recovered his health, but by special request from the Foreign Office, he went out to Egypt with an appointment in the Land Survey, where, in early 1882, he was asked to assist Major (Later General) Tulloch of the Intelligence Department at Cairo. Here, he was charged with gathering intelligence in anticipation of forthcoming military operations, a chapter of his career described in his privately published memoir, Notes on Service in Egypt 1881-1895: ?As my duties in the Survey Department enabled me to visit all parts of the country, and to have access to records which were not open to the public, I was able to obtain a certain amount of information without attracting attention and I finally prepared and forwarded to the War Office a map of Lower Egypt ... I was still endeavouring, with little success, to carry on the survey when the massacre of Europeans took place in Alexandria on 11 June 1882, which was soon followed by the arrival of the English Fleet. The Khedive, the British Consul General, and almost all the European officials then took up their residence in Alexandria, and their departure was the signal for a general exodus of European merchants and tradesmen from Cairo. I was left with three other English officials, and received instructions from Sir Auckland Colvin, the English Comptroller General, to send him a daily report of the events in Cairo. This I continued to do till the 9 July, when I received instructions to come to Alexandria as the bombardment would probably take place in 24 hours.? On reaching Alexandria, where the streets were ?swarming with soldiers and low class Arabs?, but where fortunately Gibson and his party were ?allowed to pass through the town unmolested?, he sought refuge aboard one of H.M?s ships. The naval bombardment over, he volunteered his services, and was duly appointed to the Intelligence Department under Sir F. Goldsmid, to collect information for the use of the British military. Gibson continues: ?While serving in the Intelligence Department, I made several reconnaissances in the country lying between the outskirts of Alexandria and the Abou Kir Lake, in order to watch the movements of Arabi?s troops who were entrenched on the banks of the Mahmowdieh Canal. On my return from one of these excursions I learnt that Midshipman De Chair had been taken prisoner by a patrol of Arab cavalry just outside the village of Ramleh. I had passed through the same village, which consists of a single street, at an early hour the same morning, but saw nothing of the patrol; they were doubtless concealed among the palm trees and probably I had a narrow escape. After this I went out on two occasions when the Highland Brigade made demonstrations to draw out, and if possible, engage Arabi?s troops near Kafr Dawar, and on both of these occasions there were a few casualties.? Released from his duties on behalf of the Intelligence Department in late August 1882, Gibson next joined the 1st Division of the British Army under Sir Garnet Wolseley at Ismailia, where he was placed under the command of Major Ardagh, R.E., and assisted in landing stores and in taking depositions from Arab prisoners; so, too, in carrying out further reconnaissance sorties in the neighbourhood of Salahieh, where a brigade of Arabs was posted. But it was in the course of his final task on behalf of the military that he had his closest call, while transporting by rail 370 Arab wounded to the Civil Hospital at Cairo - ?We started from Tel-el-Kebir about 1 p.m. on 15 September, under a blazing sun and followed by swarms of flies attracted by the smell of blood.? Unfortunately for Gibson, not just flies were attracted to his human cargo, for in the course of a water stop at Benha station, a huge crowd gathered on learning that his train contained many wounded Arabs. Gibson continues: ?The crowd was beginning to get very excited and as it was no use trying to argue with them, I got on the engine and made the driver move on slowly. The crowd followed the train, but as we gathered speed they soon fell behind, though they continued yelling and abusing us till we were out of hearing. I arrived at Cairo station at 8 p.m., and by 11 p.m. all the wounded had been safely transported to the hospital ... By midnight on 15 September, I had my first comfortable bath since 24 August and my first ?square meal? in the same period. Thus ended my experience as a volunteer in 1882.? Gibson received no particular distinction for his services, other than a tardy letter from the Foreign Office in 1884, acknowledging the valuable services which he ?rendered to the Expeditionary Force in Egypt during the campaign of 1882?, and assurance that said services had not ?passed unnoticed?. Knowing, as he did, a couple of other civil officers who had received a C.B. and a C.M.G., for taking no risks whatsoever, he was none too pleased. He was, however, appointed Director-General of the Egyptian Land Survey after the 1882 campaign, and lent valuable service during the outbreak of Asiatic cholera in Cairo in the summer of 1883. Awarded the Order of Osmania (3rd Class) in 1885, he was next appointed British Commissioner of the Egyptian State Domains, with charge of a land mass ?twice the size of the county of Middlesex?. Remaining similarly employed until his retirement, and having been awarded the Order of Medjidie (1st Class) in May 1900, Gibson died at his residence in Felpham, Sussex, in 1909. Note: This lot weights approx 2KG and postage is priced accordingly Condition: GVF

A most poignant Red Hackle\'s \'Twins\' Great War \'Died-of-Wounds\' family medal lot of 5: Privates John Cowan Mackie & Robert Victor Mackie, 1/6th (Perthshire) Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) (Territorial Force) - 1914-15 Star (2189 Pte. J. Mackie. R. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2189 Pte. J. Mackie. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2189 Pte. J. Mackie. R. Highrs.) Sold together with the recipient\'s twin brother\'s medals - British War Medal. Silver issue (3996 Pte. R. Mackie. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (3996 Pte. R. Mackie. R. Highrs.) Died-of-Wounds: 265636 Private John Cowan Mackie, 1/6th (Perthshire) Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), is confirmed being having \'Died-of-Wounds\' at the No. 7 Casualty Clearing Station, France, on, 28 May 1918 The memory and supreme sacrifice of Private Mackie is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission at the Ligny-St. Flochel British Cemetery , located in the Pas de Calais region of France where the body of the fallen lies in a marked grave, engraved with his service details, and Black Watch regimental insignia, with the below touching epitaph inscription engraved upon it: Quote, In Loving Memory of my Dear Brother Unquote Medals verification: All the 5 x Great War medals, verified as entitled per the below cited sources: - 1914-15 Star (J Mackie): WO 329/2742 (entered France 21 May 1915) - British War Medal (J. Mackie): WO 329/1357 (records both his numbers 2189 & later 265636) - Interallied Victory Medal (J. Mackie): WO 329/1357 (records both his regimental numbers vis 1447 & later 265228) and, - British War Medal (R. Mackie): WO 329/1357 (records both his numbers 3996 (with 1/6th Bn) & later 266494 (with 1/7th Bn)) - Interallied Victory Medal (R. Mackie): WO 329/1357 (records both his numbers 3996 (with 1/6th Bn) & later 266494 (with 1/7th Bn)) Twin brothers John Cowan Mackie & Robert Victor Mackie, sons of Robert Alexander Ritchie Mackie (Carting Contractor 1856-1900) & Mary Mackie (nee Peddie a native of Moneydie, Perthshire), were both born in, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, in 1898. Sadly the boys father, died in 1900, leaving their mother a widow. By the time of the compilation of the 1901 National Census for Scotland, the family had relocated to the mothers county of birth (Perthshire), with records showing that the Mother was \'Head of House\', and living \'On Own Means\', the family then comprising, the boys, with sibling older sister, Margaret J. E. Mackie (b. 1894), their mother (b. 1860) and their mother\'s sister, Elizabeth Peddie. In 1901, the family lived at \'Mafeking Villa\', Dunbarney, Perthshire, Scotland. The medals retaining their original silk \'moire\' ribands (a/f) A most poignant family lot of medals, to brothers who served in same battalion (1/6th) of the most famous of all Highland Regiment\'s, the famous Red Hackles, the Black Watch Condition: GVF

A Most Tragic \'Oriental Odyssey\': Troopship Sunk; Captured at Singapore; Transported & Died in Taiwan & buried at Sai Wan, Stanley, Hong Kong, group of 4 to Sunderland Gunner: Sergeant Charles Fairbridge Allan, 125th Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp - The Pacific Star. No clasp - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI 1st issue with \'Territorial\' bar (916815. Sjt. C. F. Allan, R.A.) Taiwan F.E.P.O.W. Casualty: Sergeant Charles F. Allan, 125th Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery, tragically died at the Taihoku Military Hospital, Taiwan, on, 8 September 1945. The recorded cause of death by Japanese Medical Officer Dr. (Captain) O. Yoshimi, is recorded as \'Beri Beri / Enteritis\', a long lingering illness, that had first started on, 11 July 1945. A most tragic death, succumbing due to lack of medical supplies, care and ultimately malnutrition, in the very week that the Taiwan F.E.P.O.W.\'s were being physically \'liberated\', after years of miserable incarceration, and in Sergeant Allan\'s case, \'starvation\' Reference the newsletter(s), of the Taiwan POW Camps Memorial Society, the following information was mostly extrapolated. After the surrender of Japan, 15 August 1945, it was not until 25 October 1945, that the Japanese occupation force \'formally\' surrendered to Nationalist Chinese Forces. Prior to that date, the \'Western Allies\' had been busy arranging the rescue and liberation of the Allied POW\'s in Taiwan. After the Japanese surrender, all of the allied POWs from the various camps in Taiwan were congregated in Taihoku to await evacuation. American B-29s from Saipan dropped food and supplies on the camps in Taihoku on the 28th and 30th of August. From this the men started to get their strength back. On September 5th and 6th, ships from the US and British navies came into the nearby port of Keelung to rescue the men. Most were then evacuated in the days and weeks after 6 September, most being evacuated by the Americans on two aircraft carriers and four destroyer escorts, a few were flown out, and the rest taken by hospital ship – all to Manila in the Philippines for medical treatment and care before starting out on their homeward journeys At the time of his death, Sergeant Allan - a married man - was 39 years of age Sergeant Allan was initially buried at Daichoku Cemetery, in the Taipei region of Taiwan (formerly called Formosa). In 1947, the bodily remains of Sergeant Allan, were exhumed, for transfer to Hong Kong Colony, where his body was on, 24 July 1947. re-interred with full military honours at the Commonwealth War Graves Military Cemetery, located at, Sai-Wan, Hong Kong The service and supreme sacrifice of Sergeant Allan is commemorated in perpetuity on a memorial headstone located at Sai Wan, Hong Kong, where his loved ones had the following epitaph engraved on his headstone: Quote, Never forgotten by his loving wife Mary, and sons Terence and Jack Unquote Charles Fairbridge Allan, son of Harrison Allan & Alice Allan (nee Gillespie) was a native of Sunderland, C. Durham, England, where he was born on, 26 August 1905. At the time of the compilation of the 1911 National Census for England and Wales, Charles shown recorded as Charles \'Anthony\' Allan- was living with his widowed mother, his 4 x siblings ( 2 x brothers & 2 x sisters) and 2 x female cousins, at the family residence located at, 14 South Durham Street, Sunderland. By trade a \'Painter Decorator\', Charles married Mary E. Partland, at Sunderland, sometime during the thrird quarter of 1933. The couple were subsequently blessed with 2 x sons, vis Terence and Jack. Charles had volunteered for service in the Territorial Army, prior to the outbreak of the Second World War, and was allocated the unique army number \'916815\', and later posted to the 125th Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery. Prior to landing in Singapore Colony in February 1942, Sergeant Allan survived the sinking of the troopship \'Empress of India\', that was sunk by Japanese enemy action on 5 February 1942. Initially Interred as a Prisoner of War in Singapore from 15 February 1942, Charles was later transported on a Japanese \'Hell-Ship\' to Taiwan (Formosa), where after years of incarceration, he became one of seven British F.E.P.O.W.s, to die in Taiwan in the week leading to the liberation of the Prisoner of War camps on the island. Mary Allan the widow of Sergeant Allan, was the notified next of kin, who in 1942, had bene recorded to be living with her two sons at, 30 St. Leoanrd Street, Sunderland, Co. Durham, England 125th Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery: 125 (Northumbrian) Anti-Tank Regiment RA (TA) was converted from 125 Field Regiment in July 1940, with four batteries. On, 28 October 1941, the 125th embarked aboard S.S. Oronsay at Avonmouth. Arrived Halifax, Nova Scotia, 8 November 1942 and transferred to US troopship Dickman. Arrived Bombay on, 27 December 1942, via Trinidad and Capetown. The regiment was on the \'Empress of Asia\' when, on 5 February 1942, it was attacked, bombed and abandoned on a sandbank barely 6 miles from a \'Burning\' Singapore Colony. The regiment lost most of its equipment on the abandoned ship. The survivors then fought as infantry together with one troop of 2 pounder guns in the defence of Singapore Colony - the regiment served less than 10 days in the \'Defence of Singapore Colony\', before surrendering on, 15 February 1942. In the months following the surrender, the survivors of the 125th Anti-Tank Regiment were split into various groups, some remained in Singapore, but most were scattered throughout South East Asia - mostly to Thailand to work on the infamous, \'Death Rail\' - with a single party, including Sergeant Allan - destined for \'Taiwan\' - and others being transported to Japan. For their services during the Second World War, 12 x \'All-Ranks\' of the 125th were decorated for their distinguished services as under: - D.S.O.: x 1 - M.B.E.: x 2 - B.E.M.: x 1 - M.I.D.: x 8 The published regimental history of the 125th Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery, records that the unit suffered losses of 197 x \'All-Ranks\' Killed-in-Action, Died-of-Wounds, or subsequently died as Prisoners-of-War during the Pacific War Readers should refer to the website \'Children of Far East Prisoners of War\' for an on-line transcription of the regimental history of the 125th Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery For specific - and extensive - detail on the hitherto, little known history of Allied POW\'s in Taiwan, readers should refer to the Taiwan POW Camps Memorial Society, via their excellent society website, and from where a reference book on the subject, can be sourced, and or donations made to what is a most worthy cause - www.powtaiwan.org A most poignant Far East Prisoner of War group to a Sunderland \'Gunner\' who died in Taiwan, and who now lies buried in Hong Kong An extremely scarce \'Taiwan\' casualty Condition: Mostly about EF

A most unusual & detailed 'Hong Kong Copper' FEPOW medal group of 5 to a long serving 'Colourful Character' of the Hong Kong Police, 'Dismissed' after 20 years service: Inspector Peter Oliver Guild, Hong Kong Police Force - The 1939-45 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Colonial Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GVI 2nd issue (Insp. Guild. P. O.) Note: The award of the Colonial Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal was published in the Hong Kong Government Gazette issue of 18 April 1947 (showing an award effective date of 18 May 1946) Important: Inspector Guild was dismissed form the Hong Kong Polivce Force on 1947 (reference the Colonial Office file pertaining to this officer held at The National Archives ref CO 850/237/4, that was made in 1949 and closed for 50 years until release into the public domain on 1 January 2000) Peter Oliver Guild, a native Scotsman, was the son of Mr & Mrs James Guild of Kirkton Farm, Newtyle, Angus, Scotland, where he was born on 13 May 1904, and where his father owned a farm. After the death of his father, the mother and family relocated to nearby Dundee, taking up residence, at 9 Eden Street, Dundee. Due to the shortages of labour and manpower casued by the demands of the Great War, Peter left school at the age of 13, to work on his fathers farm. He remained working on his fathers farm until April 1928, in which month he was recruited by the Hong Kong Police Force. Peter set sail for Hong Kong on 18 May 1928, arriving in the Colony on 1 May 1928, at which time he was 24 years of age Like most new police arrivals to Hong Kong, Peter spent the first five months of his service at the Police Training School. On being passed out, he was posted as a Constable to Central Police Station, on Hong Kong Island. On 21 December 1928, he was promoted to the rank of 'Lance Sergeant'. He gained his first proficiency language certificate in Cantonese after 6 months study, seven months later he gained his second certificate in Cantonese. He gained his first proficiency cereifcate in 'Hindustani' after 10 months study. Through to 1933, he continued to serve continuously on Hong Kong Island, including at the following Police Stations; Western; Secretariat of Chinese Affiars; Eastern; Traffic Staf;f and the Criminal Investigation Department (C.I.D.) Central. He passed his examination for promotion to Police Sergeant in 1933. In May 1934, he took his first 'Home Leave' to the United Kingdom. In February 1935 he was posted to Criminal Investigation Department (C.I.D.), and in the same year gained his second language proficiency certificate in 'Hindustani'. In 1937, he was transferred to 'Kowloon City' on the mainland. Promoted to Police Sergeant on 2 September 1938. Since 1938, Peter, was drawing a salary of 350 Pounds per annum, and in addition to his language proficiency certifcates, also held 2 x Commendations for distinguished, and or, meritorious service. From February 1939, he was on 'Home Leave' in the United Kingdom, during which time the Second World War broke-out, with Peter returning to Hong Kong in December 1939. On his return to Hong Kong on 22 December 1939, he transferred back to Hong Kong Island, and until the capitualtion of the colony, was posted variously at; Western, Central and 'Q' Divisions. After the outbreak of the Pacific War', he served during the 'Battle for Hong Kong' (8-25 December 1941), and after the surrender of the colony to the Imperial Japanaese Army on Christmas Day, 1941, he saw out the subsequent war years interred as a Prisoner through to his liberation on 31 August 1945. Initially during his years of captivity, Crown Sergeant Guild, had been interned at the Mee Chow Hotel, where he was one of the occupants of Room 303, but was shortly afterwards removed to join all the other Police Officers interred at Stanley Camp Prison, on Hong Kong Island. Peter Guild, who one Police veteran who knew him described him as a 'Character', around whom there was never a dull moment, had at least one brush with 'British' authority during his years of internment. The Hong Kong Police Internment Record for Stanley Camp, recording that he was disciplined as under; Quote, Severely reprimanded for neglect of duty in not locking up the workshop in Block 17 Unquote. During his incarcertation 1941-1945, wherever possible, Peter worked for the good of the internee community at Stanley Camp. The more then 3 and half years of captivity, did however take a toll on his health, as he is recorded as having suffered during that time from; Beri-Beri, Ulcers, Pellegra, Stomach Troubles and General Malnutrition. Although Peter Guild was unmarried prior to and during his internment years in Hong Kong, he was however not without relatives there, as his Brother-in-Law - and fellow Dundonian - Sub-Inspector William N. Headridge, was married to his sister, Jean Guild (Jean had been successfully evacuated from Hong Kong, to Sydney, Australia prior to the start of the Pacific War) and had racked up an impressive 23 years service with the Hong Kong Police by the time of liberation in August, 1945. Additionally William's younger brother, John Headridge, was also a serving Hong Kong policeman, and was also interred as a POW during the Japanese occupation. Released from captivity on 31 August 1945, Sergeant Peter Guild resumed his police duties in Hong Kong Island the very next day, from 1 September 1945. Shortly after liberation, on the grounds of advice and recommendation received from the Medical Officer, on 22 September 1945, Peter returned to the United Kingdom for a period of rest and recuperation. During that period of repatriation to the United Kingdom, on 27 April, 1946, he married Ms Auraline M. Simpson, a teacher from Aberdeenshire. On 27 January 1947, Peter embarked for Hong Kong to resume duty. On his return to Hong Kong , Peter was posted to Central Division from 1 March 1947, and was re-graded as Sub Inspector, with effect from 1 January 1946, drawing a salary of 430 Pounds per-annum. At that time he was the 9th senior ranking Inspector Initially while serving at Central Division, he was given a single-mans quarters for 1 month until the arrival of his wife. On 1st April, he was allocated a room at the 'Cecil Hotel', but this arrangement for the newly married cuple does not appear to have been ideal, as Peter, while there, suffered from frequent sickness and stomach trouble. As a consequence of his years of internment, other health problems began to manifest in the immediate post-war years, including the need for hospitalization, when in July 1947 was operated on at the Queen Mary Hospital for 'Haemorrhoids' On 27 February 1948, he was charged with the very serious offence of 'Demanding Money with Menaces', and was supended from duty. Between 27 February to 15 March 947, he was hospitalized at Queen Mary Hospital - cause unknown, but quite possibly drink / alcohol related. 1948 was a fateful year for Peter Guild, and drink loomed large behind his incidents of misconduct, including one when armed and in police uniform he was found drunk, lying in the gutter on 'Ice House Street' - in the adjacent general area of Lan Kwai Fong, the centre of Hong Kong Island trendy night clubs and bars in present day 2017! On 5 April 1948, and while still under suspension, he was allocated married quarters at Bay View Police Station On 2 July 1948, he was acquiited of all charges brought against him on, 27 February 1948 3 July 1948, Peter reported for duty to the Chief Inspector Staff, Police Headquarters, and was told to wait until 5 July for orders - ultimately he never again resumed duty 7 July 1948, he was informed by the Deputy Colonial Secretary that fresh charges were to be brought against him as under; Particulars of Misconduct 1). That you being a member of the Hong Kong Police Force holding the rank of Inspector in such Force, whilst on patrol duty in Central Division, Hong Kong, from 12 midnight to 8 a.m. on 16.2.48 did proceed to and consume refreshments in the Kam Kong Restaurant, in the company of two officers subordinate in rank, to wit Sub-Inspector Wong Yuen Fat, and Constable 99, the first named being on duty and with a notorious female character named Tam So; and thereby did disobey Police General Order No. 129/47 Part II, Para 1, sub-para 8 2). That you being a member of the Hong Kong Police Force holding the rank of Inspector in such Force, whilst on patrol duty in uniform on 16.2.48 between 0001 hours and 0800 hours drank alcoholic beverages at the the Kam Kong Restaurant, in the company of four other persons, one known to you to be Sub-Inspector Wong Yuen Fat an officer being subordinate in rank and on duty at the time and another being Tam So, a person being known to you as a woman of bad character, and in so doing did act in a manner calculated to bring your office into disrepute and the Government into contempt Inspector Guild admitted the above charges, but was unaware that the Chinese Woman referred to (Tam So) was a notorious bad character, and asked for leniency in any judgement considering he only had a few months remaining before he could retire from the force on a full pension. In the final reckoning, he was shown no leniency, and the above charges, compared to the more serious charges he had 'just' been acquitted of earlier in the year, appear much softer, almost trivail by comparison. However, he had received a formal written warning from the 'Governor' following the earlier charges to the effect that he would be dismissed from the service if their was another serious transgression of conduct. In this regard it is evident that the powers at the top, wanted to have him removed from the force, for whatever reason they could find -and they got their way, using these cited softer charges. Perhaps cruelly - bearing in mind the date - on Christmas eve, 1948, Peter was, by order of the Governor of Hong Kong Colony, delivered his formal dismissal from the Hong Kong Police Force, a force which he had served loyally for more then 20 years, including over 3 and half years internement during the war, serving a people, the Chinese, whom he liked and got on well with On 21 January 1949, less than a month after receiving his dismissal, Peter Guild together with his wife, departed from Hong Kong aboard the S.S. Canton, bound for a less than certain life in the United Kingdom. He was by then a broken man, 45 years of age, almost certainly an alocoholic, with no pension, and no training or prospsect of employment on his return Before the S.S. Canton reached the United Kimgdom, Peter Guild, formally began his long formal - and ulimately futile petition to the Secretary of State for the Colonies to have his dismissal and the loss of pension revoked. What then transpired behind the scenes was a war of words between London and the Colony, with many of the great and good of the British judicial and government agencies giving their professional and at times impassioned remarks on the rights and wrongs of what was admittedly then, as now, seen as an over the top harsh judgement by the Hong Kong Governor. Be that as it may, and inspite of recommendations sent, the Governor of Hong Kong Colony did not revoke either the decision to dismiss Peter Guild, or for that matter offer any partial or supplementary ex-gratia pension payment. Reference the file CO 850/237/4 for a most fascinating read into disciplinary actions in the colonies in the post war - and fast changing - world after 1945 Peter Oliver Guld is recorded as having died at Dunkeld, Perthsire, Scotland, sometime in 1977, his wife Auraline (nee Simpson) survived him, and his body was laid to rest in the family burrial plot at Newtyle Cemetetery, Newtyle, Angus, Scotland Research: Importantly this group is sold together with a soft copy of the complete confidential Colonial Office file, reference CO 850/237/4 held at The National Archives on this recipient - and which had been closed to the public for 50 years until being released in 2002. The file comprises an estimated 80+ images, or, every page, in colour with lots of 'red ink' from the Colonial Office 'Mandarins'. A most interesting and comprehensive archive...... A suerb item of colonial police history, and in particualr to that pertaining to the Hong Kong Police Force, 'Asia's Finest' Condition: Mostly EF

A most unusual - and intriguing - Indian Volunteer Officers long service and campaign medal group of 3: Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur Cecil Chapman, V.D., Mussoorie Volunteer Rifles - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver (Lieut. Colonel A.C. Chapman, V.D. Mussoorie Vols.) - 'Saskatchewan' 1885: (Sergt A. Chapman. 1st M.E,, attached 90th Winnipeg Battn) - Volunteer Decoration.VRI Imperial Issue (Major A.C. Chapman. Mussoorie Volr: Rifles.) Note: Medals mounted as-worn in the correct order of precedence prevailing through to 1916. Naming on Durbar Medal is contemporary engraved serif block capitals; naming on North West Canada Medal is contemporary privately engraved in block capitals; naming on V.D. officially engraved as issued, the latter medal hallmarked with English marks for 1900, the insignia complete with original integral top brooch bar with pin removed to facilitate flush fitting to the mounting bar The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medals on silk ribands (some fraying) suspended from a contemporary mounting bar, this latter retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Important: The below medals are confirmed as awarded per below sources; - Delhi Durbar 1911 Medal: Reference Delhi Durbar 1911 Medal Roll WO 100/400 - Volunteer Decoration: Gazette of India issue of 6 July 1900 Canada Service: The recipients name is not included in the published North West Canada Medal Roll Only 10 x Durbar Medals awarded to Mussoorie Volunteer Rifles, the recipient shown on roll as Maj & Hony Lt-Col Reference 'The Volunteer Officers' Decoration' (J.M.A. Tamplin, 1980), only an estimated x Volunteer Decorations awarded to Indian Volunteers Arthur Cecil Chapman, the son of William Richard Chapman (a Coachman) and Anne Chapman, was a native of Chelsea, London, England, where he was born circa 1856. By profession a 'Schoolmaster', Arthur married Alice Eliza Mary Hogan, at the Parish Church of St Giles, Camberwell, Surrey, England on 23 May 1885. In 1886, Arthur accepted an appointment in India, where between 1886-1888, he was Acting Head Master of a Government Boarding School, located at Kurseong, Bengal. In 1888, he accepted an appointment with the 'North Western Railway' as Principal (and founder) of Oak Grange School, Mussoorie, India, an appointment that he retained through to and including 1912 Basis the Volunteer Decoration award being made in 1900, and that Arthur Chapman only arrived in India in 1886, it is evident that he would have served for a number of years in Volunteer force(s) prior to arriving in India, as 18 years service, including any aggregated service anywhere else, was required to meet the qualifying criteria for award of the V.D. in India) Oak Grange School in Mussoorie, India, is still run by the Indian Railways, and the archives there are known to include a diary kept by Arthur Chapman A potentially unique combination of medals if entitlement to the North West Canada Medal can be substantiated Condition: VF

A most unusual C.E.F. veterans Great War campaign & Second World War \'Politicial Internees\' group of 3: Mr & Mrs Charles and Marie Bowness, of 151 St.Giles, Abbeville, Somme, France, Charles being late Private in the Canadian Army Service Corps, C.E.F. - British War Medal. Silver issue (714 Pte C. Bowness C.A.S.C.) - France: Medaille Dela Deporation Et De Internement 1940-45 (Medal for Political Internees) - France: Medaille Dela Deporation Et De Internement 1940-45 (Medal for Political Internees) Important: The British War Medal appears to have been officially re-named, i.e., original naming erased and the subsequent naming impressed Sold together with a number of original documents and ephemera as under; - 2x Cartes D\'Interne Politique for Mr & Mrs Bowness - Carte de Union DEs Internes Politiques Etrangers, for Mrs Bowness - 4 x official \'Certificate\' letters from Ministry of Veterans and Victims of the War - Group photograph of Foreign Political Internees wearing armbands & including Charles Bowness - A caricature postcard of Foreign Political Internees (men) wearing armbands at St.Denis The above documents approve the award of the Political Internees medals, and contain persaonal details and specific information apertaining to the recipients Charles Bowness was a native of Bristol, England, having been born there on 6 March 1887. Charles migrated to Canada sometime before the Great War, living at 6th Street, New Toronto, and employed as a Fireman-Meachanic. He volunteered and enlisted for the Canadian Expeditionary Force at Toronto, on 13 January 1915, and was subsequently posted to the Canadian Army Service Corps. It is almost certain that during his overseas service in France and Flanders with the C.E.F., that he met his future wife, Marie Collet, who was a native of St.Quentin and had been born there on 22 February 1894. Evidently, Charles remained in France after the Great War, and resided together with his wife at 151, rue St.Giles, Abbeville (Somme). Shortly after the German occupation of France, the couple were classified as Political Internees and were each incarcerated in separate detention centres. Marie was deported to Besancon and Vittel between December 1940 and July 1944. Charles on the other hand was deported 6 months earlier with other \'Foreign Politcal Internees and sent to Saint Denis, Drancy and Vittel between July 1940 and July 1944. The group photographs with the ephemera indicate that Charles was held together with a group of other British prisoners - as at least one of the group appears to be a proud and defiant veteran of the B.E.F. as in addition to his \'Armband\' he also wears on his lapel what appears to eba \'War Badge\'! A fascinating and unusual medal grouping, the French award quite possibly a unique award to a \'Bristolian\' Condition: Medals VF

A most unusual campaign and long service service group of 4: Major Singer Royal Army Ordnance Corps late Royal Artillery - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI type II with clasp 'Malaya' (Major S.J. Singer. R.A.O.C.) - Military LS&GC Medal. GV 'Regular Army' bar (1413861 W.O.Cl.II. S. J. Singer. R.A.) Important: A highly unusual combination including as it does a GV issue Long Service medal together with a post 1947 campaign medal, the latter being named to a commissioned officer! Sydney James Singer a native of Middlesborugh, Cleveland, England, was born there on 21 January 1900. He enlisted in 1918 for service with the Royal Artillery (but a search of the National Archives Medal Index Cards shows that he was NOT entitled to any medals for Great War service). He served in the ranks for 15 years and 112 days, and as Warrant Officer Class II for 3 years and 252 days. He was appointed W.O.I. (Sergeant Major) on 3 March 1937, and served at the War Office 1937-39. He was commissioned to Lieutenant 25 November 1939; War Substantive Captain 29 July 1942; Temporary Major 29 July 1942 - and transfer to the Royal Army Ordnance Corps; Temporary Major 29 July 1942 and finally Major 25 November 1952. He retired from the British Army as Honorary Major 1 September 1953. During the Second World War he served as Staff Captain at the War Office from 25 November 1939, and then as Deputy Assistant Director of Warlike Stores, Quartermaster Generals Department., War Office from 29 April 1942 -1945 Sold together with some copied notes confirming above details The medals board displayed and mounted in the court-style Condition: VF

A most unusual Korean War POW campaign group of 6: Rifleman Ernest Akid, 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles, late 2nd and 9th Battalions Manchester Regiment - 1939-45 Star - Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Korea Medal (780018 Rfn. E. Akid. R.U.R.) - United Nations: U.N. Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Important: A confirmed POW of the Korean War who was exceptionally 'released' during the course of the war under the Chinese 'Leniency Policy' Ernest Akid, a native of Manchester, England, was born there on 4 August 1909. By 'Trade' a 'Cabinet Maker' he enlisted for service with the Manchester Regiment on 20 April 1939. He served in France with the British Expeditionary Force 22 September 1939 through to 31 May 1940. His next overseas posting was on 12 December 1943 through to 13 April 1946, during which time he served in Italy. His four campaign medals for the Second World War were issued on 17 May 1946. Recalled for service after the outbreak of the Korean War, he was posted to 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles and subsequently served in Korea between 1 October 1950 through to 25 April 1951 In Korea, he was taken prisoner of war after the Battle of Chaegunghyon that was fought on 2-4 January 1951, and in which battle the Royal Ultser Rifles incurred casualties of 208 officers and men, reported killed, wounded and missing. After a period of political indoctrination to which all captives were subjected, he was extremely fortunate to be one of only five soldiers selected by the Chinese People?s Volunteers under the so called ?Lenient Policy? and after only a month of captivity, he was on 9 February 1951, returned across the battlefield to the British lines loaded with propaganda leaflets calling on the enemy troops to surrender. He is mentioned in the book 'No Mercy, No Leniency: Communist Mistreatment of British & Allied Prisoners of War in Korea, by Cyril Cunningham (photocopy of the respective entry pages will be forwarded to the buyer). Sold together with some extrapolated notes taken from the recipients service record, and entry pages from above referenced book and published Korean War casualty roll Condition: VF and better

A most unusual Victorian campaign & George VI colonial efficiency medal group of 3: Corporal Edward Stuart, Straits Settlements Volunteer Force late, Notts and Derby Regiment (Sherwood Foresters) - IGS 1895. With 2 clasps \'Punjab Frontier 97-98\' \'Tirah\' (4458 Pte E. Stuart, 2nd Bn Derby Regt) - QSA Medal. With 4 clasps \'CC\' \'OFS\' \'TR\' \'SA 1902\' (4458 Corpl E. Stuart, Notts: & Derby: Regt) - Efficiency Medal. GVI type with \'Malaya\' suspender & further service bar (10072 Cpl E. Stuart) Edward Stuart was a native of the parish of St.Peters, Nottingham, England, He was born circa 1871, and was 23 years and 3 months of age when he enlisted for service with the British Army. Prior to joining-up he cited having prior military service having served in the 4th Battalion Sherwood Foresters (Militia). Army life appears to have had much appeal to Edward, possibly due to the bulk of his service life being spent overseas in exotic and distant lands. Apart form 2 years and 349 days spent in the United Kingdom at the start of his service, he subsequently served in the East Indies for 2 years and 305 days; Malta for 2 years and 127 days; South Africa for 191 days; China for 2 years and 90 days and lastly in the Straits Settlements where he served for 1 year and 160 days after which he took his final discharge from the British Army \'Singapore\' on 15 May 1906! Currently it is not known what occupation / employment Edward Stuart followed in the period after May 1906, but basis his place of discharge being Singapore - and the presence of the Efficiency Medal - it is thought that he took up employment and residence somewhere in the Straits Settlements. Reference \'In Oriente Primus\' 10072 Cpl Edward Stuart of the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force is recorded as having had the award of a clasp to his Efficiency Medal published in the Straits Settlements Gazette of 17 September 1937. Interestingly a Sergeant E Stuart of the Singapore Volunteer Rifles is shown as earlier receiving a Mention in Despatches for per the Straits Settlements Gazette of 26 July 1918 - whether the latter was one and same as No 10072 I know not. Note: Expatriate Volunteers in the Straits Settlements who \'did not\' serve overseas from their place of domicile, \'did not\' qualify for the British War Medal 1914-18, as they were \'ordinarily resident\' in an area that was not a theatre of war Edward Stuart\'s service papers show that he was married, but as of May 1906 no children are therein recorded. It is thought that Edward Stuart took retirement prior to the Pacific War and migrated to Australia sometime prior to 1942. We believe that the medals above are the awards of one man, and are not a mixed family group. Medals thus sold as found Sold together with copy of service record ex WO/97 file series Medals have been court mounted on a felt backed board for display purposes Condition: About GVF

A most unusual \'Two Services\' campaign medal pair for \'Middle East\' services: Lance Corporal N. C. Gibson, Royal Signals, late Ordinary Signalman Royal Navy - NGS 1915. EIIR Near East' (D/J.926434 N.C.Gibson. Ord. Sig. R.N.) - GSM 1962. 'Dhofar' (24171788 L/Cpl. N.C.Gibson R.Signals.) The recipient had originally served with the Royal Navy during 'Operation Musketeer' (the Suez Campaign against Egypt), during which service he held the 'Rate' of Ordinary Signalman. At some point post 'Suez 1956' the recipient enlisted in the British Army, being posted to the Royal Signals, and subsequently serving in the Sultanate of Oman during the 'Dhofar' campaign Dhofar: The GSM with clasp 'Dhofar' was awarded for 30 days aggregated service in theatre in the Dhofar region of Southern Oman between 1 October 1969 to 30 September 1976. British forces, including SAS, contract personnel, instructors, specialists, Royal Engineers, Royal Artillery, Royal Signals & Royal Air Force never amounted to more than 500 personnel at any one time. By the time the Dhofar conflict drew to an end in 1976 the Sultan of Oman's Forces (including attached allied personnel) had suffered an estimated 187 killed & 557 wounded, of which the British casualties amounted to 24 killed and 55 wounded Quote (source reference Royal Signals Museum). Royal Signals soldiers were fully involved in the Oman/Dhofar conflict from 1970 to 76, which followed the British withdrawal from Aden in 1967. The insurgents from the Aden Protectorate (Modern Yemen) had seen an opportunity to destabilize and take over the oil rich areas of Oman and the Gulf States. Special Forces were heavily engaged in this war, as were Royal Signals soldiers of 255 Signal Sqn and earlier 222 Signal Sqn, who provided communications links between Green Archer radar locating units deployed around RAF Salalah from 1971 to 1972. Linemen provided vital communications around the RAF airports of Massirah, Salalah, until the British withdrawal from the Gulf in December 1971, RAF Sharjah and RAF Muharraq in Bahrain. Following the withdrawal of British Forces Gulf, Special Forces continued to support the Sultan of Oman’s Forces in Dhofar with this struggle coming to a climax in 1974-5 Unquote The medals mounted as-worn in the swing style. The medal mounting bar retaining the original hinged pin & clasp fittings A rare combination of medals and clasps for service with two branches of the British Armed Forces Condition: About GVF

A much travelled 'Gunner's' Victorian era campaign medal pair: Gunner Joseph George Royal Artillery, late H.E.I.C. service 2nd Company 4th Battalion Bengal Field Artillery - Indian Mutiny Medal: Clasp 'Delhi' (Gunner Josh. George, 2nd Compy. 4th Bn. Art.) - China Medal 1857: With 2 x clasps (Bombr. Josh. George, No. 6 B. 12th Bde. R. Art.) Note: Both medals with loose claws Important: The medals and all clasps are confirmed as the recipients full and only medal entitlement, as enumerated in his service papers - a hardcopy set of which will accompany the medals Joseph George was a native of Kilpatrick, Glasgow, Scotland, where he had been born circa 1835. Sometime prior to 1857, Joseph had enlisted in the Honourable East India Company's, Bengal Army, and served at the siege of Delhi in 1857 as a member of the 2nd Company 4th Battalion Bengal Field Artillery. Following the end of the Indian Mutiny - and while in India - Joseph then attested for the Royal Artillery at Calcutta, India on 5 November 1859, aged 24 years, 9 months. Not including his prior H.E.I.C. service - while serving with the Royal Regiment of Artillery, Joseph served for 4 months in India and 2 years, 10 months in China. He was promoted to Bombardier in June 1861 and to Corporal in October 1863 but was reduced to Gunner in December 1863. Suffering from varicose veins, he was discharged as being unfit on 13 July 1865, at which time his military conduct was described as having been 'Good' A scarce campaign medal and clasp combination to the British Army, and not generally possible to any regular unit excepting where individuals may have 'transferred' between regiments, and or - as in this case - between services Condition: GF

A much travelled Cornishman\'s \'Multi-Services\' Second World War campaign medal group of 5: Thomas William Henry Trudgen, Merchant Navy, late South African Air Force, Union Defence Force and Royal Regiment of Artillery (Territorial Army) - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp (14279 T. W. H. Trudgen) - The Africa Star. No clasp (14279 T. W. H. Trudgen) - The Burma Star (M.N. T. W. H. Trudgen) - War Medal (14279 T. W. H. Trudgen) - Union of South Africa: Africa Service Medal (14279 T. W. H. Trudgen) Important: All medals officially impressed issues from the Pretoria Mint, South Africa Rarity: The Burma Star, officially named to the Merchant Navy is rare Medals verification: All medals verified as entitled per the recipients extant service papers, wherein all are enumerated Thomas William Henry Trudgen, was a native of, Truro, Cornwall, England, where he was born on, 10 March 1917. By trade an \'Electrical Engineer\', he is recorded as having enlisted in the Territorial Army on, 21 August 1917, at which time he was posted to the the Royal Regiment of Artillery and given the unique Army number 820732. Prior to the Second World War, Thomas was plying his skills in the Merchant Navy, with being recorded as a \'Cabin Boy\' going to sea in 1936 (Board of Trade Records refer), and lthe following year being rated a \'2nd Electrician\'. He later landed up in the Union of South Africa, where he served variously with the Undion Defence Force, the South African Air Force and as a member of the South African Merchant Navy, with whom he earned the Burma Star from May 1944 while serving aboard the M.V. Luscmi. Discharged from the Merchant Navy in March 1946, his Medals were sent to him in March 1954 Thomas Trudgen returned to the United Kingdom in later life, and is recorded as having died at, the New Forest region of Hampshire, England, during the third quarter of 1972. The medals are mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended on their original silk ribands from a mounting bar that retains the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with a large file of hard copy service papers, confirming all the recipients service and medals A most uncommon combination of officially named medals for the Second World War to a recipient who served in 3 x different services, and who as a Merchant Seaman - earned a very rare \'Burma Star\' thus named Condition: GVF

A multi 'Asian Campaign' and long service group of 8: Staff Sergeant H. F. Hardy, Royal Army Pay Corps - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI first type 'S.E.Asia 45-46' 'Malaya' (7663002 S. Sjt. H.F. Hardy. R.A.P.C.) - Korea Medal (7663002 S/Sgt. H.F. Hardy. R.A.P.C.) - United Nations Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' - Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue with 'Regular Army' bar (7663002 S.Sgt. H.F. Hardy. R.A.P.C.) Important: The group represents campign service in four separate Asian campaigns between 1942-1960 Reference the respective medal roll (WO 100/516) for post-war GSM with clasp 'S.E. Asia 1945-56', the recipient is confirmed as having been issued on 24 August 1948 - and a scarce regimental issue. The Malaya clasp loose on riband as issued The group mounted in the 'swing-style- and 'as-worn'. Medals suspended from contemporary ribands and the mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: GVF

A multi clasp colonial military and police service campaign medal group of 4: British Constable James Wilks, Palestine Police late 2nd Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry - IGS Medal 1908. 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (4684513 Pte. J. Wilks, K.O.Y.L.I.) - GSM 1918. GVI 3 clasps 'Pal' 'Pal 45-48' 'Mal' (2484 B. Const. J. Wilks. Pal Police.) - Defence Medal - War Medal Note: Upper clasps on GSM are threaded - but medals and clasps all equally toned Important: The IGS and clasp together with the GSM medal and clasp 'Palestine' confirmed as entitled and issued per the respective campign medal rolls as under; - IGS 1908: Reference WO 100/495 compiled at, Agra, India, 8 February 1934 - GSM 1918 : Reference WO 100/510 John Wilks, the eldest son of Solomon and Elsie Wilks was born in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England on 13 November 1913. Prior to joining the Palestine Police in 1939, John had served in the British Army with the 2nd Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. United Kingdom 'Outgoing Passenger Lists 1890-1960' record that John was one of a large draft of recruits embarked by the Government 'Cirwn Agents' at London, on 28 January 1939, aboard the British India Steamship Navigation Company vessel S.S. Modasa bound for Port Said, Egypt at which port he was to disembark for travel to onward destination, Palestine. He is next recorded as returning to the United Kingdom on leave on 19 September 1944 (his future intended place of permanent residence showing as an overseas foreign country) when he disembarked at Liverpool from the Aberdeen and Commonwealth Lines' S.S. Moreton Bay', his prposed United Kingdom address being recorded as, 15 Cullabine Road. Manor Estate, Sheffield The below following obituary was published in the Palestine Police Old Comrades Association Quarterly Newsletter No 96 (September 1974) Page 42; Quote, We sadly report the death of John Wilks, ex B/Const 2484, whose last known address was c/o Salvation Army Hostel in Grimsby. In the middle of May, John was involved in an accident at Charring Cross, London and died instantly and effortsa to identify him proved difficult. But eventually his brither was traced in Sheffield and a small cremation ceremony took place at St.Thomas' Hospital London. It is clear that in recent years, John had fallen upon hard times and there are no other known friends or relatives, but the Association was able to assist the authorities considerably and John did not die without the long arm of 'P.P.' comradeship helping in his affairs. Unquote. Sold together with some copied notes and an obituary from the Palestine Police Old Comardes Association Journal and Archivist The reverse of ribands soiled having been framed / mounted on card at some time Condition: IGS is VF others GVF

A multi-campaign 'Commando' campaign service and long service medal group of 4: Marine Ronald David Rollings, Royal Marines who later served with the Royal Australian Air Force - NGS 1915. EIIR 'Near East' 'Arabian Peninsula' (R.M.13521 R. D. Rollings. Mne. R.M,) - GSM 1962. 'Borneo' 'Malay Peninsula' (R.M.13521 R. D. Rollings. Mne., R.M.) - Australia: Defence Force Service Medal. With bar (R. D. Rollings A121337) - Royal Navy LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue (RM.13521 Mne. R. D. Rollings. R.M.) Important: All 4 x medals and 5 x clasps confirmed as entitled, in the recipients accompanying photocopied service records Note: The upper clasp on the NGS loose on ribbon, and the upper clasp on GSM attached by wire - as the recipient wore them (see accompanying photograph) Sold together with; - Photograph of recipient as veteran RM Sydney Branch with 3 x British medals up meeting the Queen - Airborne Special Forces cloth and bullion badge - Airborne Veterans Special Forces cloth badge - Pair of ?Royal Marines Commando? cloth shoulder badges - Pair of identity disks, ?A121337 A C Rollings RD RAAF C of E/B Rh. Neg - Photocopied R.M. Certificate of Service and R.A.A.F. Certificates of Training Ronald David Rollins was born in Walthamstow, Essex, England on 19 September 1936. He enlisted into the Royal Marines in November 1953. On sea service aboard H.M.S. Eagle, 1955-57. Served in 45 Commando in North Africa/Aden, 1959-60; H.Q. 3 Commando Brigade in Malaya, Borneo, Singapore 1962-65, and in 42 Commando in Malaya and Singapore, 1967-69. According to a summary that accompanies the medals, the recipient was amongst other things a qualified parachutist with 127 x decents, as well as being a Marksman (Rifle, Bren, Sterling, GPMG, Armalite & Sten). Discharged by purchase in 1970 and later served with the Royal Australian Air Force. The medals mounted in the court-style and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar complete with original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Provenance: Philip Burman, December 2002 Condition: VF and better

A multi-campaign medal group of 8: Private Eric Victor Meacher, 1st Battalion Hampshire Regiment - IGS Medal 1908. GV 'NWF 1935' (5497179 Pte. E. V. Meacher. Hamps. R.) - IGS Medal 1936. 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (5497179 Pte. E. Meacher. Hamps. R.) - GSM 1918. GVI 'Palestine' (5497179 Pte. E. V. Meacher. Hamps. R.) - The 1939-45 Star - The Africa Star. With clasp '1st Army' - The Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Note: All the medals are confirmed as entitled per a letter from the Ministry of Defence 'Army Medal Office' dated 29 August 1968 Eric Victor Meacher, was a native of Southampton, Hampshire, England, where he was born on 20 January 1915. At sometime during the inter-war years, Eric enlisted into the British Army, joining his local regiment, The Hampshire Regiment, and was posted to the 1st Battalion with which he subsequently saw extensive campaign service pre-1939 in India and Palestine, and later serving in North Africa and Italy during the Second World War. After being demobilized in 1945, Eric took up an appointment as a Telephonist with the British Postal Service, being appointed a Telephonist at Southampton in September 1947. Eric is recorded as having died at Southampton sometime during the first quarter of 1989 Sold together with; - Large group photograph that includes the recipient identified - Original letter from the M.O.D. confirming entitlement to all of the 8 x medals As the group photograph is large and awkward to pack (it will need to be rolled and sent separate by insured postal tube), this will incur additional postage cost which is reflected in the quoted postage cost Condition: GVF

A multi-campaign South East Asia service medal group of 4, representing active service in Burma, Vietnam and Malaya: Rifleman Corporal Manbahadur Limbu 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles, late 4th Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles - Burma Star - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI 'S.E.Asia 45-46' 'Malaya' (112324 Rfn. Manb'dr Limbu 4/10 G.R) - India: Independence Medal 1947 (21146822 Rfn. Manbahadur. Limbu. G.R) Note: The upper clasp on the GSM attached by the customary silver rod, as issued. The GSM is correctly impressed with the recipients pre-1947 'Indian Army' regimental number, and the Indian Independence Medal is correctly impressed with his 'British' Army number Important: All medals and clasps confirmed enumerated in recipients service papers citing award authorities as under; - Burma Star: Battalion Orders Pt II 43/6 of 1946 - Medal issued 30 November 1949 - War Medal: Battalion Orders Pt II 95/3 of 1946 - Medal issued 30 November 1949 - GSM 'S.E. Asia 1945-46': 1/10 GR P II No 33 27 March 1953 - issued March 1953 - Clasp 'Malaya': 1/10 GR P II No 33 of 27 March 1953 - Medal issued March 1953 - India Independence Medal: 1/10 GR P II No 33 of 27 March 1953 - issued March 1953 Manbahadur Limbu, a native of Nepal, was born circa 1925. He enlisted in the Indian Army on 28 May 1943, and after training a the 10th Gurkha Rifles Regimental Depot, was subsequently posted to the 'War-Raised' 4th Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles. Manbahadur, deployed and fought in the latter stages of the Burma campaign, and was with his battalion when it served post-war in the occupation of erstwhile French Indochina (Vietnam and Cambodia). He served a total of 4 years 218 days. At the time of Indian Independence he 'opted' for service with the British Army, and from 1 January 1948 served with 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles. Manbahadur subsequently served 5 years 259 days with 1/10 GR as under; - India: 01 Jan 1948 - 21 Apr 1948 - Malaya: 22 Apr 1948 - 17 Mar 1951 - India: 18 Mar 1951 - 16 Sep 1953 Manbahadur Limbu died of Pulmonary Tuberculosis at the Kuresong T.B. Hospital on 16 October 1953. At the time of his demise, his Military Conduct was described as having been 'Exemplary', and the below following testimonial was entered into his Certificate of Service; Quote, A first class Rifleman who was always smart well turned out and was a good disciplinarian Although still a Rifleman he was actually doing the work of a section Commander when admitted to hospital, and we are very sorry to lose him Unquote. The medals professionally swing-mounted, The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with photocopied hard-copy set of recipients service papers Condition: GVF and better

A Multi-Clasp British Red Cross Society Medal Pair: M. Beverley, British Red Cross Society - Proficiency Cross 'Red Cross Nursing & 3 clasps 1931, 1932, 1937 (06658 M. Beverley) - Proficiency Cross 'First Aid in Chemical Warfare' & 2 clasps 1937, 1938 (39 M. Beverley) The integral top brooch bars on both medal being complete and retaining their original hinged pins and clasp fittings on reverse An impressive pair of medal, the further award clasps for 'First Aid in Chemical Warfare' being scarce, and indicative that the recipient would likely have been involved in a Civil Defence capacity during the subsequent Second World War Condition: GVF

A multi-clasp campaign and long service pair: Sergeant G.T.W. Hale, Royal Artillery - IGS Medal 1908. GV 'Waz 19-21' 'Waz 21-24' 'NWF 30-31' (1405808 Gnr G Hale, RA) - Military LSGC Medal. GV type II (1405808 Sjt.G.T.W.Hale. R.A.) Note: Clasps on IGS medal are all joined together by rivets Condition: VF

A multi-clasp Egypt and Sudan campaign pair: Private D. McKinnon, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - Egypt 82. \'TEK\' \'Suakin 84\' \'El-Teb-Tamaai\' Nile\' (91 Pte. D. McKinnon, 1/Gord. Highrs) - Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Obverse dated 1882 Important: Medal and clasps confirmed on respective medal roll. Private McKinnon, being listed as one of an estimated 285 x recipients of a \'4 clasped dated medal\' to men of 1/Gordons for the Egyptian and Sudan campaigns of 1882-89 Condition: Minor bruising and contact marks, VF

A multi-clasp Malaya / \'Confrontation\' campaign pair: Lance Corporal Debibahadur Rai, 2nd Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles - General Service Medal 1918. EIIR clasp \'Malaya\' (21141967 Rfn. Debibhadur Rai. 10 G. R.) - General Service Medal 62. \'Borneo\' Malay Peninsula\' (21141967 L/Cpl Debibahadur Rai 2/10 GR) Note: A member of 2nd Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles had the unique distinction of earning the only Victoria Cross of the Indonesian Confrontation, vide the services of Rambahadur Limbu in 1965 The medal ribbons folded for in court-style for display purposes Condition: Minor contact marks otherwise about VF

A multi-clasp North West Frontier of India, campaign medal pair to a \'Mountain Gunner\': Driver Fazal Dad, 4th Mountain Battery, Indian Army a). IGS 1908. GV issue \'NWF 30-31\'. \'Mohmand 1933\' & \'NWF 1935\' (13497 Dvr. Fazal Dad, 4 Mtn. Bty.) b). IGS 1936 Medal. \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' (13497 Dvr. Fazal Dad, 4 Mtn. Bty.) The recipient was a Punjabi Mussalman, holding the rank of Driver while serving with the 4th Mountain Battery of the British Indian Army - a \'Mountain Gunner\' Reference \'The History of the Indian Mountain Artillery\' (Graham, 1957), it is confirmed that 4th Mountain Battery served in all of the 4 x campaigns commemorated on the respective medal clasps Condition: About GVF

A multi-clasp Victorian era campaign medal group of 3 to a 'Casualty' serving in 'The Finest Regiment in the World': Sergeant Kenneth McLeod, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - IGS 1895. 3 clasps ?ROC? ?PF? 'Tirah? (3756, Pte K. McLeod, 1st Bn Gord Highrs) - QSA Medal. ?CC' 'PA' 'DR' 'JO? 'BEL' (3756, Cpl. K. McLeod, Gordon Highrs) - Kings South Africa Medal with 2 dated clasps (3756, Cpl. K. McLeod, Gordon Highrs) Important: Kenneth Mcleod is confirmed as being 'Wounded-in-Action' at Doornkop, South Africa, on 29 May 1900 Note: All medals and clasps verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls as under; - IGS 1895 & 3 x clasps: Ref WO 100/78 & WO 100/89 - QSA Medal & 5 x clasps: Ref WO 100/203 - KSA Medal & 2 clasps: Ref WO 100/343 Kenneth McLeod enlisted at Aberdeen for the Gordon Highlanders on 9 March 1891. A ?True Highlander? he had been born at Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland circa 1869. On enlistment he was 22 years of age. After service with his battalion at the storming of the Malakand Pass in 1895, and subsequently in the Tirah campaign of 1898 where the regiment won undying fame for their gallantry at Dargai, the recipient was again in the thick of the fighting during the South African War where he took part in the famous Gordons battle at Doornkop, and was one of many which on that day, 29 May 1900, were to become battle-field casualties, courtesy of a well aimed Boer ?Mauser?. It was for their unwavering gallantry in capturing the enemy positions at Doornkop that the then War Correspondent, Winston Churchill described the Gordons as ?The finest regiment in the world. ? Overseas service figured prominently in the career of Kenneth McLeod. He spent 6 years and 235 days in India; 51 days in Egypt, and 2 years and 348 days in South Africa. By the time he had left the Army he had ?Qualified at the School of Musketry, Hythe?, attained a Second Class Certificate of Education, and passed a course in Chiropody! Kenneth McLeod was discharged from the Army on 20 May 1910 aged 41 years, in consequence of being found medically unfit for further service. He had by that time completed 19 years and 80 days service. At time of discharge his intended place of residence was given as 23, Nellfield Place Aberdeen . His conduct and character with the colours being described in the highest approbation as ?Exemplary? With copied set of service papers Condition: GVF

A multi-decorated ?Hard Fighting? twice wounded, Officer & Aviator medal group of 6: Major Vaudrey Adolph Albrecht, OBE, MC, Royal Air Force late Royal Flying Corps and 2nd Battalion Manchester Regiment - Officer of the Order of the British Empire (Military). 1st type with reverse hallmark for 1919 - Military Cross. GV issue - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (Lieutt. V.A. Albrecht. Manch: R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Major. V.A. Albrecht. R.A.F.) - Interallied Victory Medal. With MID oakleaves emblem (Major. V.A. Albrecht. R.A.F.) - IGS 1908. GV silver issue ?Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919? (Capt. V.A. Albrecht. Manch. R.) Note: The medals, and 1914 clasp have been plated All medals confirmed per below sources; - OBE: Supplement to the London Gazette 3 June 1919 - MC: Supplement to the London Gazette 14 January 1916 - MID?s: 3 x MID?s ; LG?s 1 January 1916; LG 1 December 1916 & LG 1 January 1919 - 1914 Star & clasp trio: Ref recipients Medal Index Card - IGS 1908 with clasp (ref medal roll WO 100/I20/486) Important: Confirmed twice ?Wounded-in-Action?. Firstly at Le Cateau during retreat from Mons on 26 August 1914, and again at Battle of Ypres in May 1915 The Derby Daily Telegraph issue of 11 September 1944, carried the below obituary (and a photograph of the recipient in Royal Air Force uniform); Quote, ?Death of Major Who Was Great Traveller. Major Vaudrey. A. (Mick) Albrecht, C.B.E. (sic), M.C., who died suddenly at his home at Hillcrest, Blagreaves Lane, Littleover, at the age of 56, spent much of his life travelling in many parts of the world. He served with the Manchester Regiment during the last war, but was for some time attached to the Royal Flying Corps, for which he volunteered. He continued to fly after the war, and in 1926 was involved in a mid-air collision. He was severely injured and consequently invalided out of the service. He still travelled extensively, and on one occasion made the trip up the Amazon River. At the beginning of the present was he was commissioned as a Flight-Lieutenant in the R.A.F.V.R., and was stationed in London, until he was invalided out a few months ago. In December, 1941, he married an Australian lady who died three months later. Major Albrecht?s mother, who died last year, was formerly Miss Florence May Vaudrey, sister of the late Dr. Edwin Vaudrey, former house surgeon at the Royal Derbyshire Infirmary.? Unquote. Vaudrey Adolphe Albrect was a native of England, where he was born on,. Vaudrey was first commissioned a Second Lieutenant (on Probation) in the 3rd Battalion Manchester Regiment on, 19 February 1910. On 13/14 August 1914 ? and by now a Lieutenant - he first entered theatre of war ?France & Flanders? (Medal Index Card refers) - less than 6 weeks later he was reported ?Wounded-in-Action? on 26 August 1914, during the fighting at Le Cateau (originally posted as ?missing? during the retreat from Mons). After a period of recuperation in England, Vaudrey rejoined his regiment in Belgium in January 1915, and a few months later , at the Battle of Ypres, in May 1915, was ?Wounded-in-Action? and evacuated to England in which place he applied for and obtained his Aviator Certificate No.1703, issued to him on 7 September 1915. He had gained his certificate testing in a, Maurice Farman Biplane, at the Military School in Birmingham. From August 1915 through May 23, 1916 , he served with 5 Reserve Squadron. Vaudrey subsequently returned to the Western Front, and flew ?Bombers? operationally over the Western Front. He was Officer Commanding 97 Squadron Royal Air Force ? indeed he wrote a summary history of 97 Squadron?s services in France, detailing their bombing raids in France, Belgium and Germany - see the index of ?Cross and Cockade? for details. He also served with 97 Squadron in India on the North West Frontier (Waziristan) in support of operations during the Third Afghan War in 1919 (and in addition is credited with starting the first ?Air Mail? service in the Indian Subcontinent between Karachi to Bombay) Although Vaudrey intended to make a career out of flying, his ambitions were dealt a cruel blow when on 3 March 1924, his ?Sopwith Snipe? which he was flying as an ?Instructor? collided mid-air over Duxford Aerodrome, with an ?Avro No 2? aeroplane. Both aircraft crashed to the ground, with the loss of life to two personnel, one from each aircraft ? and very serious injuries to Vaudrey Albrecht. As a conseiquence of the severity of his injuries, Vaudrey shortly thereafter resigned from the Royal Air Force Vaudrey A ?Mick? Albrecht, died at his Derbyshire home in Littleover on 7 September 1944 Reference ?Taming The Tiger: The Story of the India General Service Medal 1908-1935 (Stiles, 2012) only an estimated 15 x India General Service Medals 1908, with the GV first obverse and clasp ?Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919? were awarded to all-ranks of Manchester Regiment (10 x officers & 5 x other ranks), all of whom qualified for the respective medal and clasp while serving on attachment to other units. Albrecht is shown on the medal roll (ref WO 100/I20/486) shown as a Captain, attached to 97 Squadron Royal Air Force The group has been court-mounted for display. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Plated otherwise GVF and better

A multi-decorated Medical Officer\'s Great War \'Hospital Ship\' & Second World War medal group of 5: Lieutenant-Colonel John William Watson, C.I.E., C.B.E., Indian Medical Service late Hospital Ship \'Loyalty\' Lt-Colonel John William Watson, had the distinction of being the Surgeon in charge of the Hospital Ship \'Loyalty\' throughout the Great War 1914-1918. His medals comprise: - 1914-15 Star (Lt. Col. J.W. Watson, I.M.S. Attd. H.S. \"Loyalty.\".) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lt-Col. J.W. Watson.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lt-Col. J.W. Watson.) - Defence Medal: Medal roll not in public domain. Confirmed Officer Commanding Home Guard - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue Note: The War & Victory Medals with minor official corrections to prefix \'Lt\' in rank - and exactly as issued Thrice Decorated: Lieutenant-Colonel John William Watson, a British India born officer, who served more than 30 years in India, and was thrice decorated during his long and distinguished career with the Indian Medical Service, as under: - Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire: Published in London Gazette issue of, 12 September 1919 - Commander of the Order of the British Empire (Military): Published in London Gazette issue of, 3 June 1929 - Mention-in-Despatches: Published in London Gazette issue of, 26 November 1918 Medals verification: All 5 x medals confirmed as entitled per the respective official medal rolls and sources as cited below: - 1914-15 Star: Indian Army List January 1924, shows:- Hospital Ship \"Loyalty\" from 1 Sept. 1914 to 1 Dec. 1918 - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 372/21/38183 Medal Index Card confirms to be issued by Government of India - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 372/21/38183 Medal Index Card confirms to be issued by Government of India - Defence Medal: 1939 National Register of England & Wales record him as Commandant of an A.R.P. Mobile Unit - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue: WO 100/400 During the Second World War, Lt-Col J. W. Watson, C.I.E., C.B.E., served in a senior capacity throughout with the local Civil Defence service, and was the Commandant of the Air Raid Precautions First Aid Mobile Unit in Ringwood, Hampshire, England. The Hampshire Advertiser issue of, 31 August 1940, contained the following article: Quote, RINGWOOD A.R.P. EFFICIENCY SERVICES TAKE PART IN DEMONSTRATION Council Chairman\'s Praise An A.R.O. demonstration was given under the auspices of the Ringwood and Fordingbridge Rural District Council, by the Ringwood voluntary civil defence services on Sunday. Those taking part were the air raid wardens, the British Red Cross Society, directed by Lt-col J. W. Watson and Miss Wavell, the St. John Ambulance, directed Mr. A. L. Fanner, the ambulances, directed by Mr. J. A. Shepherd, and the Auxiliary Fire Services, directed by Mr. R. A. Upstone. Capt. Vere Myles, deputy chief A.R.P. warden, was officer in charge of the report centre. The demonstration, under the direction of Capt. C. H. Warden, head warden, comprised four incidents, which were each explained by the head warden. The first was the fall of H.E. bombs. Casualties were attended by A.R.P. wardens, pending the arrival of the first aid party, which was soon on the spot. The casualties were removed to the first aid post. The next incident was the dropping of gas bombs, and again the A.R.P. wardens and first aid party had much to do. The third incident showed how small fires caused by fire incendiary bombs were dealt with by the A.R.P. wardens with the aid of the stirrup pumps. The fourth incident brought the Auxiliary Fire Services into action, and their smartness was favourably commented upon In addition, the mobile unit and an equipped warden\'s post were on view........ Unquote Important: There is a wealth of potential research sources for this distinguished officer, first and foremost being the unique archive of family papers relating to John and his father\'s services in India and held and accessible at the, National Archives in the file series Mss Eur F244 located at the British Library: Asian and African Studies. The contents (28 x items) of this archive are stated to include: Quote, Papers and correspondence of Col John Whaley Watson (1838-89), Bombay Army 1854-89, his son Lt-Col John William Watson (1874-1962), Indian Medical Service 1898-1929, and other members of their family, reflecting their lives in India and England Unquote. Other sources include the file of private papers & photographs of Lt-Colonel J. W. Watson - including a portrait of the officer - held at the Imperial War Museum (ref catalogue number 9104-06, as well as the collection / papers of the Hospital Ship \'Loyalty\' held in the Imperial War Museum collections, file reference HU 59814, and the on-line photograph album \'Hospital Ship \'Loyalty\', 1914\', this latter accessible at the Welcome Collection Lieutenant-Colonel John William Watson, eldest son of John Whaley Watson (Colonel, Bombay Staff Corps) and Watson (nee) was a true son of the British Empire, born to British parents at Rajkot, Gujerat, India, on, 8 November 1874. After being schooled at Charterhouse, John completed his higher education at the Bristol & St, Georges Medical Colleges, graduating M.R.C.S. 1897, and L.R.C.P. London 1897. He was commissioned into the Indian Medical Service on 27 July 1898. Being appointed Captain, 27 July 1901. M.R.C.P. London 1908. Appointed Major on 28 January 1910. Employed as an Agency Surgeon in civil employment by the Indian Government from October 1903, with the outbreak of the Great War he reverted to military service and was appointed to the Hospital Ship Loyalty - formerly the Royal Mail Ship (and ocean liner) Empress of India. On 19 January 1915, with her new name and new role she was - with funding provided by the Maharajah of Gwalior (Scindia) - converted into an Indian Army Hospital Ship, equipped with operating rooms, over 500 beds and during the course of her war service carried more than 15,000 patients from the Indian Army. John Watson served his entire Great War service attached to the \'Loyalty\' - a remarkable history of continuous service in one posting. Watson was advanced Lieutenant-Colonel on 28 January 1918 and at the end of the war returned to civil employment as Agency Surgeon for Bundelkhand, and later as Chief Medical Officer for Rajputana and Ajmer-Merwara. Lieutenant-Colonel Watson retired from the Indian Medical Service on, 8 November 1929. On return to England, Lieutenant-Colonel and his family, took up residence at Ringwood, Hampshire, England. At the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register for England and Wales, Lt-Colonel Watson. described as an I.M.S. Pensioner residing at, Little Hay, Burley, Ringwood, Hampshire, and also recorded as being an \'ARP First Aid Commandant in charge of Mobile Unit\'. A rare seen 1914-15 Star named to the Hospital Ship \"Loyalty\" - which famous \'Indian\' ship funded by the Maharajah of Gwalior - a.k.a. \'Scindia\' - and became the first steamship of the Scindia Steamship Navigation Company in Bombay India - India\'s most famous and prestigious shipping company, and still owned by \'Scindia\' The medals mounted in the court-style for display purposes The medals sometime lacquered Condition: GVF

A multi-decoration ?Sudan Service? group of 6: Major Charles Henry Gore, Royal Army Service Corps late Egyptian Army - Officer of the Order of British Empire. OBE (Mily) 1st type. H/M's for 1918 - 1914-15 Star (Lieut. C.H. Gore. A.S.C.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Major C.H. Gore.) - Interallied Victory Medal. With 'Oakleaves' MID emblem (Major C.H. Gore.) - Egypt: Order of the Nile. 4th Class. Reverse with 'Lattes' makers mark - Khedives Sudan Medal 1910. 2nd issue 2 x clasps 'Darfur 1916' 'Nyima 1917-18' Important: All orders, MID, medals and clasps confirmed as entitled per below authorities; 1. O.B.E. published London Gazette 18 November 1918 2. M.I.D.'s (x 2) published in London Gazette 29 May 1917 & 5 December 1918 3. Order of the Nile '4th Class' published in London Gazette 21 September 1923 4. Great War campaign medals & Sudan medals with clasps confirmed per Medal Index Card 5. Khedives Sudan medal and clasps per respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/407) Note: Only an estimated 66 x 'Nymia 1917-18' clasps awarded to British recipients, of which only 29 x recipients were already in possession of the medal and clasp for earlier campaigns Charles Henry Gore was born on 28 November 1881, the son of Sir Francis Charles Gore and Constance Mary Bruce. He was educated at Radley College, Abingdon, Oxfordshire and Trinity College, Oxford. As a Lieutenant in the Army Service Corps, he entered the Middle Eastern theatre of war on 28 January 1915. Gore served in the Darfur Operations 1916 and was mentioned in despatches. Continuing to serve in Sudan, 1917-18, he served in operations in the Nyima Hills, Nuba Mountains Province, and was again mentioned in despatches and was awarded the O.B.E. After the war he was Director of Supplies and Transport of the Egyptian Army and for his services was awarded the Order of the Nile 4th Class in 1923. In 1928 he gained an M.A. from Trinity College. He was variously, Governor of Giggleswick School; Governor of Radley College; Fellow and Bursar of Queen's College, Oxford and J.P. for Berkshire. Gore died in Oxford on 20 June 1941 Condition: GVF

A multi-wounded \'Old Contemptibles\' impressive and unusual Delhi Durbar, in \'World Wars\' group of 8: Sergeant David Lamb, 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - 1914 Star. With original dated clasp (1635 Cpl. D. Lamb, 2/R. Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1635 Sjt. D. Lamb, R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medals (1635 Sjt. D. Lamb, R. Highrs.) - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star. With original clasp \'8th Army\' - Defence Medal - War Medal - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (1636 L Cpl D Lamb, RH) Important: The Delhi Durbar Medal confirmed on the medal roll, and correctly imprtessed in the regimental style common to the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Note: As the recipeint would have been at least 50 years of age in 1941, it is unlikely that that he served in North Africa with the Black Watch during the Second World War, and presumably his service there was with a supporting arms unit. The inclusion of a Delhi Durbar in a group with Second World War campaign stars to a soldier of the British Army is rare Provenance: ex Dennis Huxstep Black Watch Collection Corporal David Lamb, 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders, entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 12 October 1914. Clasp confirmed on the respective medal index card. He is also reported to have been \'Wounded-in-Action\' no less than three times during his service in France & Flanders vis; 17 November 1914; 10 December 1914 and 6 February 1915 The medals mounted in the swing-style and presumably as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary silk weave ribbons and the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with some research notes, and copy of Medal Index Card Condition: VF

A multiple Colonial ?Small Wars? campaign and long service group of 3: Sergeant David Hull, Royal Marines, late 40 Commando - NGS 1915. GVI ?Malaya? ?Cyprus? ?Brunei? (RM.8101 D. Hull L/Cpl. R. M.) - GSM 1962. Clasps ?Borneo? & ?South Arabia? (RM.8101 D. Hull. Sgt. R. M.) - Naval Long Service & Good Conduct. EIIR (RM.8101 Sgt. D. Hull. R. M.) Note: All upper clasps are threaded to loer clasp(s), as issued loose and as-worn by the recipient The recipient, RM.801 Sergeant David Hull, Royal Marines, was at sometime a member of 40 Commando The medals mounted in the swing style, and as worn by the recipient. The medal mounting bar retains the original hinged pin and clasp fittings A most impressive collection of clasps representing much campaign service during ?End of Empire? conflicts in Malaya, Cyprus and Aden Colony, as well as deployment during the Brunei rebellion, and the ?Confrontation? border war with Indonesia Condition: GVF

A multiple North West Frontier & Second World War campaign medal group of 7 to a casualty of the 'Italy Campaign 1944': 2979350 Private D. Dick, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders - IGS 1908. GV type II ''North West Frontier 1935' (2979350 Pte. D. Dick. A. & S.H.) - IGS 1936. GVI & clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (2979350 Pte. D. Dick. A. & S.H.) - The 1939-1945 Star - The Africa Star - The Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Important: Private Dick is confirmed as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' in Italy on 12 January 1944, while serving with 8th Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (ref WO 417/71) Note: Both IGS medals and clasp entitlements are verified on the respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, as under; - IGS 1908: Ref WO 100/497. Roll signed Rawalpindi, Punjab, India,11 December 1936 - IGS 1936: Ref WO 100/498. Roll signed Trimulgherry, Madras, India, 3 December 1938 Private Dick was transferred to the Army Reserve sometime after 3 December 1938 and was recalled to 'The Colours' on the outbreak of the Second World War, in September 1939, at which time he was posted to 8th Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders 8th Argylls served 154th (Highland) Infantry Brigade in the 51st (Highland) Infantry Division in France in 1940 as part of the British Expeditionary Force. The 154th Brigade, with 8th Argylls, was evacuated from Le Havre in June 1940. After a period of rest and recuperation, 8/Argylls now assigned to 36th Brigade, formed part of the 78th 'Battleaxe' Division, serving during the Tunisia Campaign. 8/Argylls won fame during the assault on Djebel Ahmera where in the attack on Longstop Hill, in spite of heavy casualties from mortar and machine gun fire the battalion scaled and took the heights. During the battle Major John Thompson McKellar Anderson was awarded a Victoria Cross for inspiring his men and eliminating strong points. 8/Argylls subsequently served through the Sicily and Italy campaigns Sold together with hard copy extract page from the respective 'Casualty List' entry Condition: GVF

A mutli-campaign and long service group of 4: Sergeant B.C. Costello, Royal Army Medical Corps - Gulf War Medal 1991. No clasp (24559478 Cpl B Costello RAMC) - NATO Service Medal. With clasp \'Former Yugoslavia\' - General Service Medal 1962. With clasp \'Northern Ireland\' (24559478 Sgt B C Costello RAMC) - Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue with bar \'Regular Army\' (24559478 Cpl B Costello RAMC) Note: All of the named medals have officially impressed naming The group court-mounted and \'as-worn\' by the recipient. The mounting brooch bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Some soiling on ribbons otherwise the medals GVF

A named Foreign Legion Table Medal and Miniature Medal Group of 7: Inspector of PoliceAndre Antonio Pompeo RICCIOTTA, late Foreign Legion - National Order of Merit. 5th class 'Chevalier' breast badge - Police Medal of Honour - Commemmorative Medal 1939-1945 - Combatants Cross. With Paris Mint marks on reverse - Medal for Security & Order 1956 & 2 x clasps - Medal for North Africa - Medal for Combatants Under 20 Years of Age Sold together with large bronze Regimental Medal of the Foreign Legion - this named on reverse The miniature medals all mounted as-worn, swing-style suspended from a gilt mounting bar that retains its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Napoleonic Wars medal pair to a Dragoon who served at Wagram (1809) & Borodino (1812), later Prisoner-of-War, Russia 1812-1815: Gendarme Francois Joseph Wernert, Gendarmerie Nationale, 22nd Legion, La Compagnie de la Meurthe, late 28th Light Dragoons - Legion D'Honneur. 1848-51 'Presidency'type. 5th Class 'Chevalier' breast badge - France: St Helena Campaign Medal 1792-1815 (M?daille de Sainte-H?l?ne) Sold together with; - Original named and numbered award certificate for the St. Helena Medal awarded to 'Wenert, Francois Joseph, ancien militaire au: 28e Dragons'. Grande Chancellerie No 51,843 Important: The award of 'Knight' (Chevalier) of the Legion of Honour was published in the Bulletin of Laws (Bulletin des Lois) issue of 10 December 1851 (B. No 228 page 125) Note: The recipients Legion of Honnour 'Dossier' is accessible on-line on the 'Leonore' searchable database see dossier LH/2754/26 (a soft copy will be sent to the buyer) Francois Joseph Wernert was a native of Monwiller, located in the district of Saverne, Bas-Rhin region of France, where was born on 17 April 1789. Francois first entered military service on 21 May 1808, on which date he joined the 28th Dragoons, a light cavalry regiment of Emperor Napoloen Bonaparte's 'Grande Armee'. His extant dossier held by the Chancellery of the Legion D'Honneur, confirm that he saw active service in the Austria Campaign of 1809 (at Wagram, the 28th Dragoons, earned their first battle honour)s for the Napoleonic War's) and during the ill-fated Russia Campaign of 1812 (the 28th Dragoons, fought at the great battle of 'Borodino' or 'Las Moskowva' before entering Moscow). Francois, like the majority of the French cavalry, then suffered the ordeals of the 'Retreatt' of the Grande Armee through Russia during the winter of 1812, where the regiment served in numerous actions, and was ultimately destroyed, losing it's 'Eagle' in-the-field to Cossaks. Francois was not however one of the lucky few to escape rom Russia, and instead on 21 December 1812, became a Prisoner-of-War like one of an estimated 110,000 'Grande Armee' soldiers captured in the 1812 campaign. Unlike the majority of Grande Armee POW's, who subsequently died in captivity in Russia (an estimated 65,000 died of wounds, ill-health and adverse weather) - Francois was one of the lucky few who survived 3 years of captivity, before being repatriated to France sometime in 1815. On 26 January 1818, Francois married Marguerite Schick at Monwiller, Bas-Rhein, and is recorded as having enlisted in the Nationale Gendarmerie on 31 october 1825, in which force he served as a Gendarme in the 22nd Legion, La Compagnie de la Meurthe, and is the unit shown on his Legion of Honour nominations held by the Chancellery of the Legion D'Honneur in Paris Note: The Battle of Borodino (or, Battaile de la Moskowa) was fought in Russia on 7 September 1812, during the French invasion of Russia. More then a quarter of million troops were involved, with an estimated 70,000 casualties - the bloodiest battle of the entire French revolutioanry and Napoleonic wars. At Borodino, Napoleon's Grande Arm?e launched an attack against the Russian army, driving it back from its initial positions but failing to gain a decisive victory, albeit it did pave the way to the brief occupation of the city of Moscow There Would have been very few veterans of the Grande Armee serving in uniform in 1851, to receive the Legion D'Honneur A superb & highly desirable 1st Empire veterans ensemble, including a scarce issue '2nd Republic Legion D'Honneur' LOH medal with enamel chips, cracks & wear commensurate with age. St Helena Medal EF on original silk riband, and the St Helena cerificate in handled used condition folded Sold with copied Legion D;Honneur dossier (7 x pages) which will be forwarded as a soft-copy file by email attachment Condition: LOH with commensurate enamel wear GF, the medal EF

A naturalized American Citizen's multi-clasp, North West Frontier & South African War campaign and total abstinence medal group of 4: Private Robert Holland Muir, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - IGS 1895. 'ROC 1895' 'PF' 'Tir 97-98' (3593 Pte. R. Muir 1st Bn. Gord: Highrs.) - QSA Medal. 'CC' 'OFS' 'Joh' 'Bel' 'SA 1901' (3593 Pte. R. Muir, Gordon Highrs:) - Army Temperance Association India: 5 year Abstinence Medal - ATAI: 1 year Abstinence Medal. 'Relief of Chitral 1895' & 'Frontier 1897-8' Note: The sidecarriage of the 'Relief of Chitral' pierced on each side for mounting the later issued clasps, as was the regimental norm. The ROC clasp now attached by rivets Important: Of the 61 x Gordon Highlanders who received this clasp combination to the QSA Medal, only one of them - Robert Muir - held the IGS 1895 medal, making this a unique campaign clasp combination to the Gordon Highlanders The India General Service Medal and Queen's South Africa Medal, and all 8 x campaign clasps are verified per the respective campaign medal rolls of 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, as under; IGS Medal & 3 x clasps (ref WO 100/78 for ROC & WO 100/89 for PF/Tir) QSA Medal & 5 x clasps (ref WO 100/203 for state & battle clasps & WO 100/203 for SA 1901 Note: The 2 x 'campaign' clasps on the Army Temperance Association Medal '1 year of Abstinence' medal are both scarce, especially the one for the Relief of Chitral. Reference 'A Guide to Military Temperance Medals' (David Harris, 2006), only 600 x 'Relief of Chitral 1895' clasps were issued to members of the ATAI who served in the Relief of Chitral (Annual ATAI Report 1896-97 refers), while 1999 x clasps ' Frontier 1897-8' were awarded in 1898, and another 29 x clasps awarded in 1899 ('On the March, October, 1899, refers) Robert Holland Muir, son of Scottish parents John Muir (a miner) & Mary Muir (nee Holland) was born at, West Cramlington, near Blyth, Northumberland, England on 1 November 1871. By 1890, Robert, was living in, Ayr, Scotland, where in the family tradition he was employed as a 'Miner', and served as a part-time volunteer soldier in his local volunteer battalion, 3rd (Volunteer) Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers. On 2 December 1890, at the age of 19 years, Robert attested at Ayr, for service in the British Army. Robert was subsequently posted to the regiment of choice - the Gordon Highlanders - arriving at the Regimental Depot, Castlehill Barracks, Aberdeen, on 6 December 1890. After completion of training, and a further short period of 'Home Service', Robert was posted to the 1st Battalion Gordon then serving overseas in India, where it had been posted since 1889. Robert's recorded services with the Gordon Highlanders is shown below; - Home: 02/12/1890 - 25/02/1892 (1 year & 86 days) - India: 26/02/1892 - 30/10/1898 (6 years & 247 days) - Home: 31/10/1898 - 08/11/1899 (1 year & 9 days) - South Africa: 09/11/1899 - 27/10/1901 (1 year & 352 days) - Home: 28/10/1901 - 01/12/1902 (1 year & 35 days) During his service in India, Robert saw considerable active service, taking part in the Chitral Expedition of 1895 including the 'Storming of the Malakand Pass' on 3 April 1895, and later fighting in the heavily contested Tirah & Punjab Frontier campaigns of 1897-98. During the latter campaigns, the Gordons won immortal fame, and two x Victoria Crosses for their gallantry for their storming of the 'Heights of Dargai'. Robert's award of a 3 x clasp India General Service Medal indicates that he most likely participated in all the aforementioned famous actions. After completion of his 'India Service' and return to the United Kingdom, where he was placed on the 'Army Reserve', Robert had only enjoyed barely a year of 'peace' before he was mobilized and called up from the Army Reserve, on 9 October 1899, and posted to his old corps to serve with the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders in the South African War. Robert returned home to the United Kingdom on Oct 28th, 1901 and served for a further year before being discharged as time expired, on 1 December 1902, by which time he had completed a total of 12 years service. After leaving the British Army, Robert married and took up residence in Auchinleck, Ayrshire, Scotland, where for a time he reverted to being a 'Coal Miner' United States Citizen: Robert's British Army Service papers show that his father, had by 1902, migrated to the United States of America, with a contact address shown as, 214 William Street, Providence, Scranton, Pennsylvania. In 1906, Robert Muir and his Scottish wife Agnes Muir (nee Legatt) together with their daughter Mary, left Auchinleck, Ayrshire, Scotland, and emigrated to the United States, where the family settled in the state of Pennsylvania. On 14 February 1910, Robert became a naturalized American Citizen, at which time he was living at, 117 Swartz Street, Dunmore, PA. Robert Holland Muir, American and former Gordon Highlander is recorded as having died on 30 May 1942, at the time of his death he was residing at the family home located at 601 East Scott Street, Olyphant, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania ​ An excellent - and scarce - combination of medals and clasps to an American! Condition: VF

A naturalized American \'Jock\'s Great War campaign medal pair: Private Harry \'Harri\' Cameron 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, late 4th (City of Aberdeen) Battalion Gordon Highlanders - British War Medal. Silver issue (4514 Pte. H. Cameron. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (4514 Pte. H. Cameron. Gordons.) Wounded-in-Action: No 201643 Private Harry Cameron, Gordon Highlanders is confirmed having been \'Wounded-in-Action\', serving in France, reference the long list of \'Rank & File Scottish Losses\' published in the Scotsman newspaper issue of 13 November 1917 Medals Verification: The Great War campaign medals all verified as issued per the respective medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders, as under: a). British War Medal. Silver issue: Reference WO 329/1660 (shows No 4514 first entered a theatre of war, with 4/Gordons, later re-numbered 201643 with 2/Gordons) b). Interallied Victory Medal: Reference WO 329/1660 (shows No 4514 first entered a theatre of war, with 4/Gordons, later re-numbered 201643 with 2/Gordons) An old manila label with the medals, written in ink, says \'Belonged to Private Harry Cameron, Croftmore, Bogbain, Keith and on reverse of the label \'Last heard of in South America, age 76, 1973\'. The card details are not entirely accurate as \'Harri\' Cameron, died in, Colorado, USA, in 1953. A memorial stone to his life can be seen at Orchard Mesa Cemetery, Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, USA Harry \'Harri\' Cameron, youngest son of Alexander Cameron (a Crofter) & Mary Cameron (nee Leipper) was a native of Croftmore, Bogbain, Keith, Banffshire, Scotland, where he was born on, 27 November 1897. The 1901 National Census for Scotland records Harry Cameron, living at home at Croftmore, Bogbain, Keith, with his parents, and 10 x siblings (his parents are reported to have had 15 x children in total). In 1901, Harry\'s siblings living at home with him comprised, 4 x sisters, viz, Jane, Agnes, Annie & Maggie, together with 5 x sibling brothers - all older - viz, Alexander, James, Alfred, Robert, Eddie & Lewis. After serving with the Gordon Highlanders during the Great War, Harry Cameron, migrated to the United States, where almost all of his siblings had migrated to USA and Canada during the inter-war years. In America, Harry, went by the forename spelling \'Harri\', and was employed and resident in firstly San Francisco, California, and latterly in Colorado, His employment in USA was variously described as \'Gardener\' and latterly \'Car Mechanic\' The medal retaining their original long lengths of silk watered \'moire\' ribands, as issued Sold together with some hard-copy photocopied research Condition: About GVF

A Naval casualty campaign pair: Leading Seaman Percival Allnutt, Royal Navy - NGS Medal 1915. GV 'Persian Gulf 1909-1914' (234405 P.W.J. Allnutt. Lg.Sea. H.M.S. Odin) - British War Medal. Silver issue (234405 P.W.J. Allnutt. L.S. R.N.) Percy Allnutt 'Died of Illness' while serving with H.M.S. Victory on 25 July 1917. He was subsequently buried at Willesden Cemetery, Middlesex, England where he is commemorated by a C.W.G.C. headstone Condition: GVF

A Naval 'Arabian Gulf' operations campaign service group of 3: Radio Operator 1st Class (Tactical) W. L. Knights, Royal Navy - Gulf Medal. '16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991' (R01(T) D205352G W L Knights RN) - General Service Medal 1962. 'Kuwait' (R01(T) D205352G W L Knights RN) - Jubilee Medal 2002 Recipients rate is Radio Operator 1st Class (Tactical) The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn. The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About EF

A naval 'Far East' campaign and long service group of 4: Air Mechanic 1st Class G.W. Hawkes, Fleet Air Arm, Royal Navy - War Medal - United Nations Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' - General Service Medal 1962. 'Malay Peninsula' (FX.668396 G.W. Hawkes. A.A.1. R.N.) - Naval LS&GC Medal. EIIR (FX.668396 G.W. Hawkes. A.A.1 H.M.S. Decoy.) Condition: VF

A Naval 'Far East' campaign and long service group of 4: Petty Officer T.J. Gilmour Royal Navy, late H.M.S. Ausonia) - Korea Medal (C/MX.860675 T.J. Gilmour E.M.1 R.N) - United Nations Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' - Naval LS&GC Medal. EIIR (MX.860675 T.J. Gilmour P.O.EL. H.M.S. Ausonia) Note: The former passenger ship Ausonia of the Cunard White Star Ltd, Liverpool, was requisitioned by the Admiralty on 2 September 1939 and converted to an armed merchant cruiser. Subsequently purchased by the Admiralty on 27 March 1942, she was converted to become a repair ship tender through to 1944. Laid up in 1945 the ship was later based at Malta for service with the Mediterranean Fleet. She was decomissioned in 1964 and scrapped in 1965 The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn byb the recipient, supended from contemporary ribands the mounting brooch retaining the long hinged-pin and casp fittings Condition: Toned VF

A Naval 'Russian Wars' campaign group of 3: Able Seaman Daniel Culley, H.M.S. 'Royal Albert', H.M.S. 'Prince Regent' late Coast Guard Station 'Belmullet' (Co Mayo, Ireland) - Baltic Medal 1854. With customised top riband bar engraved 'Baltic' (D. Culley) - Crimea Medal 1854. 'Sebastopol' & top riband bar engraved 'Crimea' (D. Culley) - Turkey: Crimea Medal. Sardinian rev. With customised top riband bar engraved 'Turkey' Two of the three customised brooches retain their original hinged pin fittings to reverse of the brooch Note: All the medals engraved in old contemporary styles Ref ADM 171/19 he was a member of the crew of H.M.S. 'Prince Regent' at time of qualifying for the Baltic Medal, with the medal despatched to him care of the Coast Guard Station at 'Belmullet' (in County Mayo, Ireland). Ref ADM 171/28 he was a member of the crew of H.M.S. 'Royal Albert' at time of qualifying for the Crimea Medal, the medal being sent to him on 30 August 1856, and delivered to him aboard the vessel Condition: Toned VF

A Naval 'War Against Japan' campaign and long service medal group of 5: Chief Petty Officer James Joseph Fitzsimons, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Highflyer - The 1939-45 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Naval LS&GC Medal. GVI type II (JX.141844 J. J. Fitzsimons. C.P.O. H.M.S. Highflyer.) Important: Reference the respective medal roll (ADM 171/153) the recipient Chief Petty Officer James Joseph Fitzsimons, is confirmed a shaving been awarded his Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 28 November 1951, at which time he was serving at the Royal Naval shore base 'H.M.S. Highflyer, at Trincomalee, Ceylon. The Royal Naval Base at Trincomalee was commissioned on 1 July 1943, and was the main naval depot and signal base for the Royal Navy in Ceylon The medals mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Naval campaign & long service medal pair to a Chief Stoker who served on the Battleship H.M.S. Warspite - the most decorated warship of the Royal Navy 1939-45: Chief Stoker Walter Charles Harber, H.M.S. Warspite, late Royal Marine Light Infantry - Naval General Service Medal 1915-62. With clasp \'Palestine 1936-1939\' (K.62213 W. C. Harber. Ch. Sto. R.N.) - Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GV \'Coinage Head\' issue (K.62213 W. C. Harber. Ch. Sto. H.M.S. Sussex.) Medals and clasp verification: The recipients entitlement to the NGS medal and clasp & Naval LSGC is confirmed as entitled per endorsements on the recipients extant Naval Service Sheets (held and accessible at The National Archives). The Naval campaign medal rolls for the Second World are not yet in the Public Domain, and service sheets for the period 1939-46 do not include details of campaign stars or medals awarded during the conflict. Notwithstanding the paucity of accessible medal records, the probable full medal entitlement of the recipient is: - NGSM 1915-62. \'Palestine 1939-36\': Recipients service sheet endorsed \'A. Wd. N.G.S. (Palestine) Medal\' with issue date 2/9/41. Served on H.M.S. Sussex - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp. Confirmed entitled per 6 months operational service with H.M.S. Sovereign - The Atlantic Star. With clasp \'France & Germany\': Confirmed entitled per service with H.M.S. Sovereign (clasp could have been earned with Warspite (Normandy Landings /Walcheren) - The Africa Star: Confirmed entitled while serving with H.M.S. Sovereign - The Italy Star: Possibly awarded while serving with H.M.S. Warspite which ship is confirmed entitled - Burma Star. No clasp: Confirmed entitled serving with H.M.S. Warspite in 1942 - War Medal 1939-45: Confirmed entitled for 28 days uniformed service between 1939-45 - Naval LSGC. GV Coinage Head issue: ADM. His service sheet shows \'Traced Medal\' 15 August 1935 H.M.S. Sussex: During the \'Arab Revolt\' in the Palestine Mandate Territory 1936-39, crew members from the heavy cruiser H.M.S. Sussex, were deployed ashore where amongst other duties, they manned an \'Armoured Train\' that was equipped with Pom-Pom guns from \'Sussex\'. See \'Getty Images\' for a splendid photograph of the crew from H.M.S. Sussex manning an \'Armoured Train\' in Palestine, 1936 H.M.S. Royal Sovereign: At the outbreak of the Second World War in September 1939, the battleship \'Royal Sovereign\' was assigned to the Home Fleet, the ship was tasked with convoy protection until May 1940, when she returned to the Mediterranean Fleet. Royal Sovereign was present during the Battle of Calabria in July 1940, but her slow speed prevented her from engaging the Italian battleships. By March 1942, she was assigned to the Eastern Fleet in the Indian Ocean, but after the Indian Ocean raid by Admiral Nagumo’s Kido Butai, the ship was withdrawn to eastern Africa to escort convoys. In January 1944, she returned to Britain, and in May the Royal Navy transferred Royal Sovereign to the Soviet Navy, which renamed her Arkhangelsk. She then escorted Arctic convoys into Kola until the end of the war. The Soviets returned the ship in 1949, for scrapping H.M.S. Warspite: During the Second World War, the battleship Warspite was involved in the Norwegian Campaign in early 1940 and was transferred to the Mediterranean later that year where the ship participated in fleet actions against the Royal Italian Navy (Regia Marina) while also escorting convoys and bombarding Italian troops ashore. She was damaged by German aircraft during the Battle of Crete in mid-1941 and required six months of repairs in the United States. They were completed after the start of the Pacific War in December and the ship sailed across the Pacific to join the Eastern Fleet in the Indian Ocean in early 1942. Warspite returned home in mid-1943 to conduct naval gunfire support as part of Force H during the Italian campaign. She was badly damaged by German radio-controlled glider bombs during the landings at Salerno and spent most of the next year under repair. The ship bombarded German positions during the Normandy landings and on Walcheren Island in 1944, despite not being fully repaired. These actions earned her the most battle honours ever awarded to an individual ship in the Royal Navy. For this and other reasons, Warspite gained the nickname the \"Grand Old Lady\" after a comment made by Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham in 1943 while she was his flagship in the Eastern Fleet The recipients extant 3 x sets of Royal Marines & Royal Navy service sheets confirm all of above service. Showing that he served with H.M.S.Sussex (1934-1938); the battleship H.M.S. Sovereign 17 February 1938 to 8 August 1941, and the last ship shown as serving with the battleship H.M.S. Warspite from 21 November 1941 with note that he qualified for pension while serving on Warspite, with date, 21 November 1942. This latter date not refer to his retirement from the Navy, just when he had completed his 21 years service. He would of course continue to serve for the duration of hostilities, with his service sheet finally endorsed \'Released to Class A\' on 8 October 1945, on which date he left the Royal Navy Walter Charles Harber, son of Walter George Harber, was born in Bermondsey, London, on 22 November 1901. He joined the Chatham Division of the Royal Marine Light Infantry on, 21 June 1920, prior to which he had been employed as a General Labourer. As a Marine, he served aboard the battleship H.M.S. Marlborough, 24 January 1934 to 8 August 1924. Thereafter he transferred his service to the Royal Navy, joining the \'Senior Service\' as a \'Stoker\' Second Class on 9 August 1923. He was posted to H.M.S. Sussex on 25 July 1934, and was advanced Chief Stoker on 12 August 1934, being awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal aboard H.M.S. Sussex, on 15 August 1935, and the following year qualifying for his NGS Medal, for service in Palestine while a member of the crew of H.M.S. Sussex. During the Second World War, Walter has extensively deployed, serving aboard the battleships, H.M.S. Royal Soverign, and latterly from 1941 on H.M.S. Warspite - the latter being the most decorated warship of the Royal Navy 1939-45. Walter is recorded to have died at Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, on, 11 July 1969 A most desirable naval pair of medals representing a long record of active service aboard several capital ships of the Royal Navy Condition: About GVF

A Naval campaign and long service group of 3: Marine Engineer Mechanician 1st Class J. C. Cheetham, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Glasgow - GSM 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (060477 J. C. Cheetham. M.(E).M.1. R.N.) - South Atlantic. With rosette (MEMN(P)1 J C Cheetham D060477Y HMS Glasgow) - Royal Navy LS&GC. EIIR issue (MEMN(P)1 J C Cheetham D060477Y HMS Nelson) The below following summary of services of H.M.S. Glasgow during the South Atlantic Campaign of 1982, is from the 'Fallands War' website; Quote, Glasgow was among five Type 42 destroyers sent as part of the Task Force sent to retake the Falkland Islands after invasion by Argentina in 1982. Armed with Sea Dart anti-aircraft missile system, Glasgow along with her sister ships, Sheffield and Coventry were among the first ships to arrive in a 200-nautical-mile exclusion zone imposed by the British around the islands. Glasgow saw early action in the war when, on 2 May, her Lynx helicopter badly damaged the Argentine naval vessel Alferez Sobral. On 3 May, Glasgow detected an Exocet missile fired at the Task Force and warned the fleet. However Sheffield failed to receive the warning and was hit, later sinking. Down to two Type 42s (Exeter and Cardiff would not arrive until the end of May), Glasgow and Coventry were left to long range defence of the fleet. On 12 May, Glasgow and the Type 22 frigate Brilliant were on a "42-22" combo; Glasgow's Sea Dart long range missiles would complement Brilliant's short range Sea Wolf missiles on anti-aircraft attacks. The ships attracted the attention of the Argentine Air Force, and a wave of four A-4B Skyhawk jets of Grupo 5 attacked. Although Glasgow's Sea Dart system failed, Brilliant's Sea Wolf shot down 1st Lt Oscar Bustos (C-246) and Lt Jorge Ibarlucea (C-208), whilst Lt Mario Nivoli (C-206) crashed into the sea evading a missile. All three pilots died in the action. When a second wave of Grupo 5 Skyhawks attacked, Brilliant's Sea Wolf became confused and the jets each released three bombs. One bomb from Skyhawk (C-248) piloted by Lt Gavazzi, damaged Glasgow, although it did not explode, passing clean through the aft engine room, damaging fuel systems and disabling the two Tyne cruise engines. On his returning flight, Lt Gavazzi was shot down by friendly fire over Goose Green and killed. His bomb had hit the rear of the ship just above the waterline on the port side; the ship manoeuvered in a tight circle to keep the area exposed while damage control teams plugged the hole. The ship returned home to be repaired in Portsmouth dockyard, returning to the South Atlantic in August 1982 when the conflict over. Unquote. The medals mounted in the swing-style and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar complete with original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition. Mostly GVF

A Naval campaign and long service group of 6: Stoker Petty Officer William Lyons, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Cochrane - 1939-45 Star - Atlantic Star - Africa Star - Italy Star - War Medal - Naval LS&GC Medal. GVI first issue (K.65070 W.Lyons. S.P.O. H.M.S. Cochrane.) Important: The award of the Naval LS&GC medal to Stoker Petty Officer William Lyonms is confirmed as having been isued to him while serving at H.M.S. Cochrane in November 1939 per the respective medal register (ref ADM 171/151) Note: H.M.S. Cochrane was the Naval Shore Base located at Rosyth, Scotland, that was first commissioend in 1938 Condition: GVF

A Naval campaign and long service group of 8: Petty Officer Charles Edwin Randall, Royal Navy, late H.M.S. Manxman - 1939-45 Star - Atlantic Star - Africa Star. With clasp \'North Africa 1942-43\' - Burma Star - Italy Star - War Medal - NGS Medal 1915. GVI type II \'Minesweeping 1945-51(C/JX. 127543 C.E. Randall. P.O. R.N.) - Naval LS&GC Medal. GVI first issue (C/JX. 127543 C.E. Randall. A.B. H.M.S. Pembroke IV.) Charles Edwin Randall, a native of Brixton, London, was born on 28 October 1910. Prior to joining the Royal Navy as a 16 year old \'Boy Second Class\' on 17 July 1926, he had been a \'Shop Assistant\'. He served continuously until pensioned on 28 April 1952, having completed 26 years service. During the inter-war years he served on a large variety of warships including the battleship \'Ramilles\' During the Second World War, he served aboard H.M.S. Manxman June 1941- March 1943, and would have been present during all of that ship\'s diverse actions and services in that period, including; Her first mission with a delivery of mines to Murmansk. Manxman then transferred to the Mediterranean, where she was employed on relief runs to Malta. In August she took part in Operation Mincemeat, which involved mine-laying in the Gulf of Genoa while disguised as the French vessel Leopard. From October 1941 to February 1942, Manxman was returned to the Home Fleet and took part in a number of mine-laying operations in the North Sea and the English Channel. In March, she joined the Eastern Fleet at Kilindini the Indian Ocean. After escort and patrol duties, on 8 October she participated in the assault and capture of the island of Noise Be on the north west coat of Madagascar, which was occupied by Vichy French forces. Transferring to the Mediterranean again, Manxman was sent with supplies to Malta followed by mine-laying in the Sicilian Channel. On 1 December, 1942, whilst in transit from Algiers to Gibraltar, she was torpedoed by U-375 and severely damaged, following emergency repairs at Oran and Gibraltar, she returned to Newcastle-upon-Tyne for extensive repair work After leaving H.M.S. Manxman on 27 March 1943, he subsequently served on several Landing Tank Ships including 366 and 198 Charles Randall was awarded the Naval Long Service and Good Medal on 26 May 1945 Sold together with an archive consisting; 1. Photographs: 15 x original photographs relating to his service including several pictures of the famous inter-war female aviator \'Amy Johnson\' visiting H.M.S. Ramilles at Port Said in 1931 (these and some others annotated on reverse) 2. Original Parchment Certificate of Service 3. Original Recommendation for Advancement and Conduct record Sheet 4. Original Gunnery History Sheet 5. A fine large gilt bullion & cloth Royal Navy rank (?) badge The group mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medals being suspended from contemporary ribbons. The mounting brooch retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings, together with attached swathe of navy blue backing cloth as owrn in the naval style Condition: GVF

A naval campaign and long service medal group of 6: Mechanic 1st Class William Thomas Griffin, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Superb - 1939-45 Star - Atlantic Star - Africa Star - Burma Star - War Medal - Naval LS&GC. EIIR issue (KX 96105. W. T. Griffin, Mech I. H.M.S. Superb.) Important: The award of the Naval LS&GC medal confirmed as being authorised on 25 January 1954 (ref ADM 171/153) The group mounted in the swing-style presumably as-worn by the recipient. The medals being suspended from contemporary ribbons. The mounting brooch retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fitting Condition: VF

A Naval campaign and long service medal group of 6: Petty Officer John Archibald McGillivray, Royal Navy - The 1939-1945 Star - The Atlantic Star - The Italy Star - The Africa Star. With clasp \'North Africa 1942-43\' - War Medal - Naval LSGC. EIIR (JX.162952. J.A. McGillivray. P.O. H.M.S. Drake.) Naval LS&GC Medal verification: Reference the respective Admiralty Medal Roll ADM 171/154 the medal claim was submitted on, 16 December 1955 and the medal sent to H.M.S. Drake for presentation to the recipient John Archibald McGillivray. son of Alexander Dazel McGillivrary & Annie Webster McGillivray (nee Christie) was a native of the parish of St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland, where he was born in 1922. John, still a teenager, joined the Royal Navy circa 1940, and after extensive active service during the Second World War he continued to serve in the Royal Navy post 1945. He was presented with his Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (after 15 years service) in January 1956. Sometime, after taking his discharge from the Royal Navy, John returned to his roots in Aberdeen, Scotland, where he is recorded to have died in 2007 The medals mounted -as-worn by the recipient in the swing-style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its original long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: Mostly about GVF

A Naval campaign and long service medal group of 6: Seaman D.H. Betts, Royal Naval Reserve - 1939-45 Star - Atlantic Star - Africa Star - Burma Star - War Medal - Royal Naval Reserve LSGC. GVI second type (7611 D. H.Betts. Smn. R.N.R.) Note: The R.N.R. LS&GC Medal is confirmed as having been awarded to the recipient on 28 June 1949, and medal being sent to his residence at, 13 Kyme Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, England (reference ADM 171/72) A copy of the respective medal registewr entry page will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: GVF

A Naval campaign and long service pair: Leading Seaman E.T.C. Osborn, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Aberdeen - NGS Medal 1915. GVI Type I & clasp \'Palestine 1936-39\' (J.106738 E.T.C. Osborn. L.S. R.N.) - Naval LS&GC Medal. GVI issue Type I (J.106738 E.T.C. Osborn. L.S. H.M.S. Aberdeen) Recipient is confirmed on the corresponding Naval LS&GC Medal Roll as having been awarded his LS&GC Medal on 11 October 1940 - and hence qualified for other un-named Second World War campaign medals Note: H.M.S. Aberdeen was a Grimsby-class \'Sloop\'. Built at Devonport Dockyard, she was launched on 22 January 1936. \'Aberdeen\' had a busy war seeing considerable action in the Western Meditteranean and North Atlantic, including four days of fighting during the longest \'Convoy Battle\' of all. The ship earned the battle honours \'Atlantic 1939-45\' and \'North Africa 1942\'. H.M.S. Aberden was finally scrapped in 1949 Condition: The medals mounted in the court-style for display purposes VF

A Naval Great War and 'China River Gunboats' campaign and long service group of 4: Petty Officer Henry Russell Perry, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Scarab - 1914-15 Star (J.21434. H.R. Perry, A.B., R.N.) - British War Medal.Silver issue (J.21434. H.R. Perry. A.B. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (J.21434. H.R. Perry. A.B. R.N.) - Naval LS&GC Medal. GV type II (J.21434 H.R. Perry. P O H.M.S. Scarab.) Important: All the campaign medals confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll (ref ADM 171/112), wherein he is shown as having been sent his medals while he was serving aboard H.M.S. Pandora. The award of the Naval LS&GC Medal is confirmed in the respective medal roll register (ref ADM 171/141) wherein it is shown that the LS&GC was issued to Petty Officer Perry on 8 July 1929. Note: H.M.S. Scarab was one of the 'Insect-Class' River Gunboats ordered from Wood Skinner of Newcastle on 29th February 1915 and launched on 7th October 1915 as the 1st RN ship to carry this name. Build was completed on 14th November 1915. During 1917 she was deployed in support of military operations on the Danube, based at Bucharest. She remained there until 1919 when she took passage to join the China Squadron for service in the Yangtse Flotilla to provide aid for British flagged shipping and British nationals in an unstable environment. While on the China Station, Scarab had a busy time of it, her crew seeing action several times on the Yangtze, and earning in the process several bravery decorations as a consequence Henry Russell Perry, was a native of West Ham, London, England, where he was born on 29 March 1896. Henry is recorded as having died at North Bucks, Buckinghamshire, England, in the second quarter of 1970 The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Long Service Medals from the inter-war years named to China Station 'River Gunboats' are rare on the market Sold together with a photocopied family group image (that will be sent to the buyer by email file attachment) taken circa 1928-30, wherein Petty Officer Perry is shown in uniform clearly wearing his mounted group of medals on his tunic Condition: The campaign medals polished F to GF

A Naval Great War and Long Service medal group of 4: Chief Stoker James Hughes, Royal Navy - 1914-15 Star (308505, J. Hughes, S.P.O., R.N.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (308505, J. Hughes, S.P.O., R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (308505, J. Hughes, S.P.O., R.N.) - RNLSGC. (308505 James Hughes, S.P.O. H.M.S. Cornflower) All of the medals verified on the respective medal rolls as under: - 1914-15 Trio: Ref ADM 171/106 - RN LS&GC: Ref 'Service Sheet' Medal Traced 30 June 1920 James Hughes, was a native of Islington, London. England, where he was born on, 10 April 1886. Prior to joining the Royal Navy, James had been employed as a 'Railway Labourer'. He joined the Royal Navy on, 5 June 1905, as a Stoker Second Class in H.M.S. Acheron. He was advanced to Leading Stoker, H.M.S. Tenedos, on 30 November 1909, and Stoker Petty Officer, H.M.S. Lancaster, on 20 December 1911. During the Great War he was appointed to H.M.S. Actaeon, for service in Torpedo Boats, including T.B. 115, and latterly with the convoy escort, H.M.S. Christopher. He was appointed Chief Stoker, H.M.S. Cornflower, on 1 September 1920, and was awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1920. James Hughes was shore pensioned in June 1927 The medals mounted as-worn in a typical 'short' Naval swing style, suspended from original silk ribands. The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining their long hinged pin and clasp fittings Note: The recipients 'Service Sheets' (two) are extant and accessible at The National Archives Condition: The silver medals dark toned about VF

A Naval Great War and supression of the 'Mad Mullah' Somaliland 1920 campaign and long service group of 5: Petty Officer Walter Thomas Collins, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Marlborough and H.M.S. Ark Royal - 1914-15 Star (J.15757. W.T. Collins, A.B. R.N.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (J.15757. W.T. Collins, A.B. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (J.15757. W.T. Collins, A.B. R.N.) - AGS 1902. GV 'Somaliland 1920' (J.15757. W.T. Collins, Lg.Sea. H.M.S. Ark Royal.) - Naval LS&GC Medal. GV issue (J.15757. W.T. Collins. P.O. H.M.S. Marlborough.) Note: H.M.S. Ark Royal (keel laid down in 1914) was the first ever custom built aircarft-carrier Important: All medals and clasp confirmed as entitled/issued as follows; The Great War medals (ref ADM 171/97) were sent to him when serving aboard H.M.S. Erin; The AGS and clasp (ref ADM 171/64) sent to him aboard H.M.S. Erin; LS&GC Medal was issued to him on 3 September 1928 (ref ADM 171/149) Reference British Battles and Medals (7th Edition), an estimated 149 x 'Somaliland 1920' clasps issued to crew of H.M.S. Ark Royal Walter Thomas Collins, a native of New Cross, London, England, was born there on 26 June 1895 The medals mounted in the 'swing-style' and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The medal mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Mostly GF

A Naval Great War campaign and long service group of 4: Chief Ships Cook, John Thomas Nash, Royal Navy late H.M.S. St.Vincent - 1914-15 Star. With silver rosette on riband (344485. J.T. Nash, Ch.Sh.Ck. R.N.) - British War Medal.Silver issue (344485. J.T. Nash. Ch.Sh.Ck. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (344485. J.T. Nash. Ch.Sh.Ck. R.N.) - Naval LS&GC. GV first type (344485. J.T. Nash, Ch.Sh.Cook. H.M.S. St.Vincent.) Important: All medals confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll (ref ADM 171/111). The award of the Naval LS&GC Medal is confirmed in the respective medal roll register (ref ADM) wherein it is shown that the medal was sent on 26 January 1915 to the Vice Admiral Commanding 1st Battle Squadron for presentation to John Nash who at the time was serving as Ship's Chief Cook aboard the Battleship H.M.S. St. Vincent Note: The 'Battleship' H.M.S. St.Vincent was commissioned on 3 May 1910, as 2nd flagship of the 1st Division Home Fleet based at Portsmouth. In April 1914, she became flagship of the Second-in-Command, 1st Battle Squadron Home Fleet, which she remained until November 1915, when she became a private ship. She was in the 5th Division of the battlefleet at the Battle of Jutland, 20th in the line of battle, and engaged a German battleship believed to have been of the K?nig class. In June 1916, she was transferred to the 4th Battle Squadron. The recipient John Thomas Nash was a native of Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England, where he had been born on 5 January 1878. John is recorded as having died at Gosport, Hampshire, England, sometime in the fourth quarter of 1946 The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Naval Great War campaign and long service group of 4: Sick Berth Petty Officer, Algernon Herbert Wilson, Royal Navy, late H.M.S. Tiger - 1914-15 Star (M.3648 A.H. Wilson.S.B.A., R.N.) - British War Medal.Silver issue (M.3648 A.H. Wilson. 2 S.B.S. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (M.3648 A.H. Wilson. 2 S.B.S. R.N.) - Naval LS&GC. GV second type (M.3648 A.H. Wilson. S.B.P.O. H.M.S. Tiger.) Important: All medals confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls and registers. Reference ADM 171/119 it shows that the recipient was serving at Royal Naval Hospital Haslar when his medals were sent to to him. Reference ADM 171/141 for the award of the LS&GC medal wherein it is shown that the LS&GC medal was issued to Algernon on 25 November 1926, at which time he was serving as Sick Berth Petty Officer abaord H.M.S. Tiger Note: The 11th H.M.S. Tiger was a battlecruiser of the Royal Navy, built by John Brown and Company, Clydebank, Scotland, and launched in 1913. Tiger was recorded as being the most heavily armoured battlecruiser of the Royal Navy at the start of the Great War. After the outbreak of war in 1914, Tiger was deployed to the 1st Battlecruiser Squadron for the duration of the war and subsequently participated in the Battle of Dogger Bank in 1915 , and later at the Battle of Jutland in 1916, she was one of the British battlecruisers most often hit by German shells Algernon Herbert Wilson was a native of Arundel, Tortington, Sussex, England where he had been born on 14 February 1891. He joined the Royal Navy sometiime in or after 1911, as he is recorded in the 1911 National Census for England and Wales as being employed as a restaurant waiter, and residing with his parent and four other siblings at, 93, St.Pancras, Chichester. Algeron died at Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, in the third quarter of 1951 The medals with mostly frayed and worn ribands Condition: VF and better

A Naval Great War campaign and long service medal group of 4: Chief Armourer William Jenkin, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Berwick - 1914-15 Star (341664, W. Jenkins, Ch. Amr., R.N.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (341664, W. Jenkin, Ch. Amr., R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (341664, W. Jenkin, Ch. Amr., R.N.) - Naval LS&GC Medal. GV first issue (341664, William. Jenkin, Ch. Armr., H.M.S. Berwick.) William Jenkin a native of Liskeard, Cornwall, England, was born on 7 August 1877. The 1891 National Census of England and Wales records him as being the son of Henry (a House Painter) and Mary Jenkin, and living at home at 23 Halgovar, Bomdin, Cornwall, with his parents and 5 other siblings. At the time of the Census he had already left school and was employed as a \'Grocers Assistant\' Note: H.M.S. Berwick. a Battle Cruiser launched in 1902, was involved in a famous naval disaster on 2 Aprl 1908, when the smaller Destroyer, H.M.S. Tiger (launched in 1900) collided with her during Home Fleet Naval Exercises in the English Channel, South of the Isle of Wight. In the dark, with all lights out, Tiger crossed the bows of Berwick, was rammed, and split in two by the powerful ram of the Battle Cruiser. The \'Tiger\' sunk within 3 minutes, with the loss of 35 of her crew including her Captain All medals fitted with old contemporary silk weave ribands. Curiously the trio is mounted in \'reverse\' order, the riband for the 1914-15 Star being frayed. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A Naval Great War campaign and long service medal pair: Senior Petty Officer Adam Johnston, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Venerable - British War Medal. Silver issue (158808 A. Johnston. S.P.O. R.N.) - Naval LS&GC. EDVII (158808 Adam Johnston. Lg.Sto.1Cl. H.M.S. Venerable.) Important: Per the respective medal roll, Senior Petty Officer Adam Johnston is confirmed as entitled to only a single British War Medal for his services in the Great War (ref ADM 171/106) Adam Johnston was a native of Bournemouth, Northumberland, England, where he was born on 13 June 1872. He is reported to have joined the Royal Navy sometime in 1891 Condition: GVF

A Naval Great War campaign medal group of 3: Able Seaman Charles Albert Edward Pearce, Royal Navy, late H.M.S. Danae - 1914-15 Star (J.6534 C.A.E. Pearce, A.B., R.N.) - British War Medal.Silver issue (J.6534 C.A.E. Pearce, A.B., R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (J.6534 C.A.E. Pearce, A.B., R.N.) Important: All medals confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll (ref ADM 171/112) wherein it is shown that the medals were sent to him while serving aboard H.M.S. Danae (a Cruiser) The recipient Charles Albert Edward Pearce was a native of Hoxton, London, England where he had been born on 24 October 1893. Charles died at Edmonton, Middlesex, England in the second quarter of 1945 The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The silk ribands frayed and faded, with the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A Naval Great War era campaign and long service pair: Petty Officer Stoker, Arthur John Turner, Royal Navy - Interallied Victory Medal (299744. A.J. Turner, Act. Ch. Sto. R.N.) - Naval LS&GC Medal. GV first issue (299744. A.J. Turner, Sto. P.O. H.M.S. Woolwich) Important: Arthur John Turner, a native of Woking, Surrey, England, was born on 14 September 1883 Note: The recipient is confirmed as having qualified for a 'Trio' of campaign medals for his services during the Great War (ref ADM 171/117) Condition: VF

A Naval group of 5 x medals to a survivor of sinking of H.M.S. Paragon, who later served in the Palestine Mandate Territory, during the Arab Rebellion 1936-39: Stoker William Stevens Rittey, Royal Navy - 1914-15 Star (K.13169, W. S. Rittey, Sto., 1. R.N.) - British War Medal. Silver (K.13169 W. S. Rittey, Sto. 1 R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (K.13169 W. S. Rittey, Sto. 1 R.N.) - NGS 1915. GVI \'Palestine 36-39\' (KX .87345 W. S. Rittey, Sto. 1 R.N.) - RN LSGC. GV 2nd type (K.13169 W. S. Rittey, Sto. 1 H.M.S. Champion) Survivor of Sinking: Recipient was a survivor of the crew of H.M.S. Paragon, when on 17 March 1917, the Destroyer was sunk by torpedo in the Dover Strait in an action with enemy \'Kriegsmarine\' Torpedo-Boats. An estimated 67 men were killed or subsequently died, with only 10 of the crew - including Stoker William Rittey - surviving the destruction of the ship The Great War and Long Service medals verified on the respective medal rolls as under: - 1914-15 Trio: Ref ADM 171/113 - sent to recipient at H.M.S. Truant - RN LS&GC: Ref ADM 171/141 - medal traced 13/12/1926 William Stevens Rittey, son of Joseph Rittey (Building Contractors Foreman & Army Pensioner) and Claudina Rittey (nee Stevens), was a native of, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, where he was born on, 11 October 1893. Prior to joining the Royal Navy, William had been employed as a \'Blacksmith\'. William joined the Royal Navy on 10 November 1911. He was advanced to Stoker First Class, H.M.S. Revenge in February 1913. During the Great War he served in the Acasta Class Destroyer H.M.S. Paragon, (between 1 July 1916 to 15 February 1919). which ship was destroyed, and sunk, by enemy action on 17 March 1917. William was awarded a war gratuity for service, and in 1926 was awarded a Naval Long Service Service and Good Conduct Medal, after completing 15 years unblemished service. William married Gladys Louise Duncan, at Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. sometime during the first quarter of 1927. As a civilian seafarer, William sailed for a period in the 1930\'s with the British Merchant Navy, however he is recorded as re-joining the Royal Navy in November 1935 - with number KX. 87345 - as a pensioned Stoker First Class. William Stevens Rittey, is recorded as having died at Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, on 24 February 1964 H.M.S. Paragon: HMS Paragon was an Acasta-class destroyer that served in the Royal Navy during the First World War. She was launched in 1913, and joined the 4th Destroyer Flotilla upon completion. Serving with the Grand Fleet in August 1914, Paragon moved to the Humber in the summer of 1916, then to Portsmouth, then to Devonport by 1917. On 17 March 1917, fighting alongside HMS Llewellyn in an action in the Dover Strait with eight German torpedo boats, Paragon was sunk by torpedo. The destroyer Paragon, Lt. Bowyer, was patrolling the submarine barrage in the Straits of Dover on the night of March 17th, 1917, in company with the Laertes, Laforey and Llewellyn. At about 10.50 p.m. a German destroyer force led by Cdr. Tillessen steamed into the Straits with the object of breaking the barrage. The first ship to encounter them was the Paragon, which was torpedoed and overwhelmed with gunfire when in the act of flashing her challenge. She was hit by a torpedo and gunfire and broke in half within eight minutes and sank. Some of her own depth charges exploded killing some of the survivors; only ten of her complement of 77 being picked up. The Llewellyn, which came on the scene in time to rescue the few survivors, was also torpedoed but, fortunately, did not sink The Great War & Naval LSGC medals mounted as-worn in the swing style, suspended from original silk ribands. The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Note: The recipients \'Service Sheets\' (two) are extant and accessible at The National Archives Condition: The mounted medals polished about VF, the NGS GVF

A Naval Malaya Emergency & Korean War medal group of 3: Able Seaman Albert John Ernest Obee, Royal Navy - Naval General Service 1915-62. GVI \'Malaya\' (P/JX. 859114 A.J.E. O\'Bee. A.B. R.N.) - Korea Medal 1950-53 (P/JX.859114 A. J. E. Obee A.B. R.N.) - United Nations Service Medal 1950-54. With clasp \'Korea\' Medals & clasp verification: The post-1945 campaign medal rolls for the Royal Navy are not yet in the public domain The recipient is positively identified as Albert John Ernest Obee Albert, who was the son of Albert Obee (described as a Carman Heavy for Contractor) & Elizabeth Sarah Obee (nee Fry) was a native of, Kingston, Surrey, England, where he was born in 1931 Condition: Mostly about GVF

A Naval Medics meritorious, campaign and long service group of 5: Sick Berth Chief Petty Officer Reginald F. Suter, Royal Naval Hospital 'Haslar' - British Empire Medal (Military). EIIR issue (S.B.C.P.O. Reginald F.Suter, P/MX51398) - 1939-45 Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Naval LS& GC. EIIR issue (MX.51398. R.F.Suter. S.B.C.P.O. R.N.H. Haslar) The award of the British Empire Medal was published in the Supplment to the London Gazette dated 31 December 1960 Recipient was serving as a Sick Berth Chief Petty Officer at the Royal Naval Hospital 'Haslar' at time of qualifying for the award of his long service medal. The LS&GC Medal confirmed as an award made in 2 February 1954 Condition: VF

A Naval Medics \'Two Oceans\' Second World War & Long Service Medal group of 5: Leading Sick Berth Attendant W. Bath, Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve - The 1939-45 Star - The Atlantic Star - The Burma Star - War Medal 1939 - Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve LS&GC. GVI issue (5507 W. Bath. L.S.B.A., R.N.A.S.B.R.) Note: The recipient W. Bath was holding the 'Rate' of Leading Sick Bay Attendant while serving with the Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve Important: The award of the Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve Long Service & Good Conduct Medal was issued to the recipient at H.M.S. Boscawen on 8 October 1943 (ref ADM 171/72) It is estimated that only 715 x RNASBR LSGC's were awarded during the Second World War The Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve was disbanded in 1949 Condition: About EF

A Naval multi-campaign and long service group of 5: Stoker 1st Class Arthur George Chenery, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Barfleur - China Medal 1900. Silver issue 'Relief of Pekin' (A. Chenery, Sto. H.M.S. Barfleur.) - 1914-15 Star (285392, A. G. Chenery, Sto 1., R.N.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (285392, A. G. Chenery, Sto 1. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (285392, A. G. Chenery, Sto 1., R.N.) - Naval LS&GC Medal. GV first issue (285392 A. G. Chenery, Sto. 1Cl. H.M.S. Pembroke:) Important: All campaign medals clasp confirmed as entitled on the respective medal rolls as under; - China Medal (Ref ADM 171/55) - 1914-15 Trio (Ref ADM 171/98) Arthur George Chenery, the son of Frederick and Charlotte Chenery, was a native of High Combe, Charlton, Kent, England where he was born on 15 September 1878. The family residing at High Combe Lodge, Blackheath Road, Charlton. He is recorded to have joined the Royal Navy sometime during 1897, and is reported as having died at Bridge, Kent, England sometime during the last quarter of 1943 Condition: VF

A Naval multi-campaign medal group of 5: Able Seaman Joseph Massie, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Hyacinth - AGS 1902. EDVII 'Somaliland 1908-10' (237347. J. Massie, Ord. Sea., H.M.S. Hyacinth.) - NGS 1915. GV 'Persian Gulf 1909-1914' (237347. J. Massie, A.B. H.M.S. Hyacinth.) - 1914-15 Star (237347, J. Massie, A.B., R.N.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (237347 J. Massie. A.B. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (237347 J. Massie. A.B. R.N.) Important: All medals and clasps confirmed as entitled on the respective medal rolls as under; - AGS Medal (Ref ADM 171/56) - NGS Medal (Ref ADM 171/62) - 1914-15 Trio (Ref ADM 171/109) Note: The roll for the AGSM indicates that a duplicate medal was issued to the recipient at H.M.S. Acteon on 15 December 1915 - and quite possibly in lieu of a medal claimed to have lost due to enemy action in period 1914-15. The recipient is also recorded as having been awarded a Silver War Badge (ref ADM 171/177) that was issued to him on 29 October 1919 - and perhaps indicative of wounds or hurts being received due to enemy action The AGS medal present in this group is not marked as a duplicate and the naming style/format is exactly as you would expect for a first issue medal of this type and clasp, and with contact marks consistent with being worn 'longer' than the other medals, indicating to us that this is most likely the recipients original issue medal Joseph Massie was a native of Aberdeen, Scotland, where he was born on 25 December 1890, and is recorded to have joined the Royal Navy sometime during 1906 Condition: VF

A Naval Officer, Second World War campaign medal pair: Lieutenant-Commander Cornelius Adriaan Schoute-Vanneck, South African Navy, late Cape Fortress Detachment, South African Naval Force & Seaward Defence Force - War Medal (70763 C. A. Schoute-Vanneck) - Africa Service Medal (70763 C. A. Schoute-Vanneck) Important: The recipients unique service number was in the Union Defence Force block 69376 - 72375 that was allocated to the \'Seaward Defence Force\' the force that was formerly known as the South African Naval Service, and which was re-styled \'Seaward Defence Force\' from 1 September 1939 - the force subsequently morphed to become the South African Naval Force. The recipient being confirmed serving as an Electrical Sub-Lieutenant from 13 December 1941 Cornelius Adriaan Schoute-Vanneck was a post-War Scientist in the Department of Physics, University of Natal, Durban, who wrote the below following academic papers: \'Magnetospheric Propogation of VLF Waves from France to South Africa\' (Journal of Atmospheric and Terrestial Physics, 1959); \'The Electron Density, Distribtion in the Magnetosphere Derived from Whistling Data\' (Journal of Atmospheric and Terrestial Physics, 1963); \'27kHz Radio Transmissions Observed and Sunrise and Sunet in South Africa\' (Journal of Atmospheric and Terrestial Physics, 1968); and \'VFL Radio Transmission ay Sunrise\' (US Journal of Geophysical Research, 1974) The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing-style. The silk medal ribands suspended from a white-metal medal mounting bar, this retaining its original long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Naval Officers 'Normandy Landings' M.I.D. campaign group of 6: Commander Peter Christopher Eliot, Royal Navy - NGS 1915 Medal. GVI Type I & clasp 'Palestine 1936-39' (Paymr.Midn. P.C. Eliot, R.N.) - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star. With original clasp 'North Africa 1942-43' - France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. This with a Mention-in-Despatches M.I.D. emblem Important: The award of the Mention-in Despatches was published in the London Gazette of 10 November 1944, for distinguished service during the landing of Allied Forces in Normandy Note: The M.I.D. emblem on the War Medal appears to be an old 'reduced size' piece intended for wear on ribbon bars only Peter Christopher Eliot was commissioned on 1 January 1935 and retired on 29 September 1958 after more then 28 years service in the Royal Navy. His early postings were as follows; H.M.S. Resoloution (battleship)26 January 1935; H.M.S. Barham (battleship) 12 October 1935; H.M.S. Durban (cruiser) 30 May 1936; H.M.S. London (cruiser) 11 November 1936; H.M.S Nigeria (cruiser) November 1940 - March 1943. Notes with the medals indicates that the award of the Mention-in-Despatches may have been gained gained in his capacity as Secretary to Admiral C.E. Douglas-Pennant, K.C.B., D.S.O., D.S.C., who was in command of 'Force G', the landing craft assigned assigned to Gold Beach on D-Day 6 June 1944 Sold with some copied research Condition: VF

A Naval Officers 'World Wars' campaign service group of 7: Lieutenant-Commander John. W. 'Jack' Passmore-Edwards, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, late Royal Navy - British War Medal (MID. J.W. Passmore-Edwards. R.N.) - Inter-Allied Victory Medal (MID. J.W. Passmore-Edwards. R.N.) - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. With original MID oakleaf emblem on riband - NGS Medal 1915. GVI first issue 'S.E. Asia 1945-46' (Lt.Cdr. J.W.P. Edwards. R.N.V.R.) Henry Ellis Passmore-Edwards was born in the parish of St.Pancras, London, England, on 26 May 1900. He was the twin brother of Henry Ellis Passmore-Edwards, both of whom served in the Royal Navy as Midshipmen in the Great War - 'Jack' serving in the 'North Sea' in 1917 and in 1918. This latter information is confirmed by the presence in the companion set of miniature medals - illustrated here for reference only but available for sale separately under the miniature medals section - wherein the British War Medal is fitted with two of the approved but never subsequently issued campaign clasps that had been intended for issue to Naval personnel) The group professionally mounted by Spink in the 'swing-style' and 'mounted-as-worn'. The mounting brooch retaining the long stout hinged brass pin and casp fitting Condition: GVF

A Naval Officers multi-campaign medal group of 8: Lieutenant-Commander David. K. Wright, Royal Navy - 1939-45 Star - Atlantic Star - Burma Star (entitled to 'Pacific' clasp as per photographs) - Defence Medal - War Medal - NGS Medal 1915. EIIR with 2 x clasps 'Malaya' & 'Near East' (Lieut. D.K. Wright. R.N.) - Korea Medal (Lieut. D.K. Wright. R.N.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Also including; A. Companion set of contemporary miniature medals - NGS is GVI type with 1 x clasp B. Full set of miniature ribands on pin-back bar with emblem C. Short full-size riband bar with 4 x WW2 ribands and emblem Note: On the full-size medal group the 'Near East' clasp is loose. Additionally the recipient was entitled to a 'Pacific' clasp for wear on his Burma Star, as as the silver rosette appears on his medal ribands in the post-war photographs that accompany the group Important: EIIR issue NGS with clasp 'Malaya' are rare on the market - the moreso those with additional clasps named to Officers David K. Wright, appears to have been South African born, and was brought up in/near Johannesburg, South Africa, prior to WW2 (photographs and school cards written on back with Johannesburg studio address confirm this). He attended St Paul's Public School, London, before joining the Royal Nvay. During WW2 he served on the West Africa station (photograph noted Lagos, Nigeria is sold with the group), and later saw extensive service in the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean regions The photographic image here illustrated is of Lieutenant-Commander D.K. Wright, R.N., wherein he is wearing all of his medal ribands Important: Sold together with a very large quantity of photographs, some noted, mostly service related of ships, submarines and including many of the recipient, as well as school and family photographs. Too many to list/count but we estimate about 150! The medals professionally swing-mounted (by Gieves and Hawkes, London) and as-worn by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended from a mounting bar that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings. Condition: The medals GVF

A Naval Officers post-war campaign medal group of 3: Lieutenant-Commander James Roger Bell, Royal Navy - Korea Medal (A/S. Lt. J.R. Ball. R.N.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' - GSM 1962. 2 x clasps 'Radfan' 'Malay Peninsula' (Lt.Cdr. J.R. Ball. R.N.) Note: The 'Malay Peninsula' clasp is attached by cotton thread to the 'Radfan' clasp James Roger Bell served as an Officer in the Royal Navy between 1951-1977, his substantive appointments were; - 01 10 1951: Midshipman - 01 05 1952: Sub-Lieutenant - 01 10 1954: Lieutenant - 01 10 1962: Lieutenant-Commander Lieutenant-Commander Bell retired from the Royal Navy on 3 September 1977 The Portsmouth News Group newspaper 'The News' issue of 9 November 2010, contained the below following obituary notice for the late Lt-Cdr James Roger Bell; Quote, BALL James Roger. Lt Cdr RN Retired. Passed away peacefully at Queen Alexandra Hospital on November 2 after a long illness, aged 78. Much loved husband of Pauline. Private cremation. Unquote. The medals professionally swing-mounted, and as-worn by the recipient. The ribands suspended from a mounting bar that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Naval post 1945 'Oriental' campaign service pair: Able Seaman R. Stacey, Royal Navy - Naval General Service 1915. GVI 'Malaya'(P/SSX. 878557 R. Stacey. A.B. R.N.) - United Nations Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' The recipients non entitlement to a British Korea medal would indicate service on the Line of Communications routes or bases located in Japan that supplied the Commonwelath forces in Korea, and which service qualified for the award of the United Nations service medal Condition: VF

A Naval Schoolmasters campaign medal group of 3: Instructor Lieutenant Commander F.J.D. Williams, Royal Navy - NGS Medal 1915. GVI first type 'Palestine 1936-39' (Schlmr. F.J.D. Williams. R.N.) - Defence Medal - War Medal Schoolmaster Williams was commissioned Instructor Lieutenant on 1 July 1939, and retired from the senior service on 7 September 1957 at which time he held the rank of Instructor Lieutenant Commander Medals mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The contemporary silk ribands mounted on a mounting brooch that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings General service medals named to Naval Schoolmasters are rare to find in the market Condition: Tiny edge nick on NGS otherwise about GVF

A Naval \'Cyprus Emergency\' campaign and long service medal pair: Petty Officer Nigel V. Westcott-Toms, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Forth, Depot Ship, 7th Submarine Squadron, Singapore a). NGS Medal 1915-62. EIIR issue with clasp \'Cyprus\' (P/JX.865560 N. V. Westcott-Toms. A.B. R.N.) b). Naval L.S&GC Medal. EIIR issue (JX.865560 N. V. Westcott-Toms. P.O. H.M.S. Forth) Long Service & Good Conduct Medal verification: Medal entitlement confirmed per the Naval LS&GC register. reference ADM 171/155, which shows that the medal was issued to the recipient in 1967, with gratuity paid to recipient in March 1967, when he was serving at H.M.S. Forth HMS Forth: Was a Royal Navy \'Submarine Depot Ship\', which in 1966-1971, was based at Singapore, where it was Depot Ship for the 7th Submarine Squadron. H.M.S. Forth left Singapore on 31 March 1971 and returned to the United Kingdom Nigel V. Westcott-Toms, son of John Thomas Westcott-Toms (latterly a Royal Navy \'Gunner\') and Avril Sylvia Westcott-Toms (nee Harmer) was a native of Gosport, Hampshire, England, where he was born in 1934. Passenger manifests from the inter-war period record Nigel (aged 4) and his sibling sisters (Ingrid & Radnor), were brought to Malta, aboard the P & O \'Liner\' S.S. Ranchi, that had sailed from Southampton on, 17 December 1938, where Nigel\'s father was posted immediately prior to the Second World War. Like his father before him, Nigel joined the Royal Navy, and in 1957 he married, Elizabeth R. Saunders at London, England NGS with the Cyprus clasp to the Royal Navy are uncommon LSGC with some pitting on obverse field Condition: VF

A Naval \'Fleet Air Arm\' South East Asia campaign & long service medal group of 3: Petty Officer Air Fitter Eric Charles Henry Score, Fleet Air Arm Royal Navy late H.M.S. Condor - NGS 1915. EIIR & clasp \'Malaya\' (L/FX. 910540 E. C. H. Score. N.A.1.M. (E).) - GSM 1962. Clasp \'Malay Peninsula\' (FX.910540 E. C. H. Score. L.A.M. R.N.) - Naval LS&GC Medal. EIIR (FX.910540 E. C. H. Score. A/P.O.A.F. H.M.S. Condor.) Medal verification: The Naval LS&GC Medal confirmed per the Naval LS&GC medal roll (ref ADM 171/155) that shows the claim for the medal was received on, 3 April 1967, and issued to the recipient while serving at H.M.S. Condor. Note: Naval campaign medal rolls for medals issued since 1945, are not yet accessible in the public domain Eric Charles Henry Score, son of Alfred James Score (a Heavy Worker) and Mary Catherine Score (nee Roberts), was a native of Finsbury, London, England, where he was born in 1934. By the time of the compilation of the National Register for England & Wales in 1939, the Score family were residing at, 173 Central Street, Finsbury, Islington, London, England H.M.S. Condor: The base - located at Arbroath, Angus, Scotland - was first constructed as a Fleet Air Arm base in 1938, when it was known as RNAS Arbroath (HMS Condor). It was opened on 19 June 1940. From the outset it was a training base, primarily involved in the training of naval aviators. A purpose-built \'aircraft carrier\' sized landing area was constructed on the airfield and it, along with another similar facility at nearby East Haven, Angus, HMS Peewit was used to train aircrew in deck landing operations. In October, 1940, the base was attacked by Luftwaffe He-111 bombers, operating from Norway. Throughout the war years the base was additionally used as a rest area. Operational Squadrons from aircraft carriers would take it in turn to spend rest periods whilst their ships were undergoing maintenance at Scottish Naval ship repair facilities Flying stopped in 1954 and the base became the home of the Royal Navy Aircraft Engineering Training School which had transferred from HMS Daedalus at Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire. It continued in this role until 1 April 1971 when the base became the home to 45 Commando Royal Marines, a part of 3 Commando Brigade The medals mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The medal mounting brooch retaining its original long hinged pin & clasp fittings! Condition: Toned VF

A Naval \'Medic\'s \'Full-House\' of war & long service medals for \'Home Service\': Corporal William George Clark, Foleshill & Longford Division. No. 3. District St John Ambulance Brigade, late Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve - British War Medal. Silver issue (M.9412 W.G. Clark. S.R.A. R.N) - RNASBR. LSM. GV issue (441. W.G. Clark, S.R.A. R.N.A.S.B.R.) - St.John Service Medal. With 2 x bars (1673. Cpl. W.G. Clark (Foleshill & Longford) Div. No.3 Dist. 1920) The BWM & RNASBAR Medals verified as entitled / issued per below medal rolls: - British War Medal. Silver issue (ref ADM 171/98) - Royal Naval Auxiliary Service Sick Berth Reserve LS&GC Medal (ref ADM 171/71). Awarded 14 February 1920 William George Clark, son of William Henry Clark (Watch Cap Maker) Rose Ann (nee Hiorns) was a native of, Coventry, Warwickshire, England, where he was born on, 28 July 1883. By trade he was a 'Bronze Moulder' (Machine Tool Maker). By the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, William was residing at, Rosa Dene, Longford, Coventry, Warwickshire, together with his wife, Harriet Mary Clark and daughter Gwendoline Mary Clark (b. 1910) George's extant service sheet held and accessible at The National Archives, show that he was initially mobilized & engaged for 1 year from 6 August 1914 to 5 August 1915. William George Clark is recorded as having died at Coventry, Warwickshire, England, sometime during the last quarter of 1934, and was buried at St Paul's Cemetery on 28 November 1934 Condition: GVF

A Naval \'Persian Gulf Patrol\' & Long Service medal pair to a Great War veteran present at the surrender of the German High Seas Fleet: Chief Engine Room Artificer George Thomas Hopf Baker, Royal Navy - Persian Gulf (M.695. G. T. H. Baker. Act. E.R.A. 4Cl. H.M.S. Perseus.) - RNLSGC. GV (M.695 G. T. H. Baker. C.E.R.A.2. H.M.S. Ramillies.) Important: Both medals verified as entitled & awarded per the respective Royal Navy medal rolls - NGS 1915. With clasp 'Persian Gulf 1909-14': Ref ADM 171/72 sent to H.M.S. Implacable 03/11/1915 - Naval LS&GC: Ref ADM 171/140 medal issued on 22 November 1923 Note: The recipient is also confirmed having been sent a 1914-15 Star trio, (ref ADM 171/95), the Great War medals being sent to him at the shore base H.M.S. Brightlingsea George Thomas Hopf Baker son of George Thomas Baker (Naval Officer - Gunner) & Sarah Elizabeth Baker (nee Harris) was a native of, Devonport, England, where he was born on 10 January 1887. and joined the Royal Navy as an Acting Engine Room Artificer Fourth Class on 6 October 1908. He served in H.M.S. Perseus from 27 March 1909 to 27 May 1910, on the Persian Gulf Patrol. George married Winifred Bayley, at Erith, Kent, England, on 21 September 1912 During the Great War, George served on the Battleship H.M.S. Implacable, between 20 September 1915 to 18 April 1916, and later served on the Battlecruiser ,H.M.S. Courageous, between 4 November 1916 to 4 March 1919. For his services during the Great War, George was awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Interallied Victory Medals George was advanced to Chief Engine Room Artificer on 1 January 1919, he was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1922. George Thomas Hopf Baker never retired from the Royal Navy - but died 'In Service' when on 9 February 1925 he met a 'sudden death - Suicide By Hanging - in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, at the young age of just 38 years of age. At the time of his death he had been serving aboard the Royal Navy vessel with 'Pennant' M29 The Hampshire Telegraph issue of 20 February 1925, contains an exhaustive detailed report with article headers Quote, "CHIEF ARTIFICERS SUICIDE - Worried Over Boiler Test - Hanged on Nail in the Dockyard" Unquote. The cited article pertains to the inquest into the 'Suicide' of George Thomas Hopf Baker - and far too long to repeat here. Sadly, George was declared as being of 'Unsound Mind' at the time of his suicide - entirely due to his worrying about being held responsible for perceived poor work he had carried out on the 'Boilers' aboard the Monitor 'M29'. Such was his irrational 'Worrying' that he took his own life H.M.S. Implacable: Implacable, along with the battleships London, Prince of Wales, and Queen, was detached from the Dardanelles on 22 May 1915 to become part of a new 2nd Detached Squadron in the Adriatic Sea to reinforce the Italian Navy after Italy declared war on Austria-Hungary. Implacable arrived at Taranto, Italy, her base for this duty, on 27 May 1915. In November 1915, Implacable transferred to the 3rd Detached Squadron. Based at Salonika, this squadron was organised to reinforce the Suez Canal Patrol and assist the French Navy in blockading the Aegean coasts of Greece and Bulgaria. She shifted her base to Port Said, Egypt, later that month. Implacable departed on 22 March 1916 for a refit in the United Kingdom, arriving at Plymouth Dockyard on 9 April 1916. When her refit was complete, she returned to the 3rd Detached Squadron and was based at Salonika. H.M.S. Courageous: Throughout 1917 the Admiralty was becoming more concerned about German efforts to sweep paths through the British-laid minefields intended to restrict the actions of the High Seas Fleet and German submarines. A preliminary raid on German minesweeping forces on 31 October by light forces destroyed ten small ships. Based on intelligence reports, the Admiralty allocated the 1st Cruiser Squadron on 17 November 1917, with cover provided by the reinforced 1st Battlecruiser Squadron and distant cover by the battleships of the 1st Battle Squadron, to destroy the minesweepers and their light cruiser escorts The German ships—four light cruisers of II Scouting Force, eight destroyers, three divisions of minesweepers, eight Sperrbrechers (cork-filled trawlers) and two other trawlers to mark the swept route—were spotted at 7:30 am.Courageous and the light cruiser Cardiff opened fire with their forward guns seven minutes later. The Germans responded by laying an effective smoke screen. The British continued in pursuit, but lost track of most of the smaller ships in the smoke and concentrated fire on the light cruisers. Courageous fired 92 fifteen-inch shells and 180 four-inch shells during the battle,18 and the only damage she received was from her own muzzle blast. One fifteen-inch shell hit a gun shield of the light cruiser SMS Pillau but did not affect her speed. At 9:30 the 1st Cruiser Squadron broke off their pursuit so that they would not enter a minefield marked on their maps; the ships turned south, playing no further role in the battle. After the battle, the mine fittings on Courageous were removed, and she spent the rest of the war intermittently patrolling the North Sea. In 1918, short take-off platforms were fitted for a Sopwith Camel and a Sopwith 1½ Strutter on both 15-inch (380 mm) turrets. The ship was present at the surrender of the German High Seas fleet on 21 November 1918. The recipients service sheet is extant and is held and accessible at The National Archives A fine Naval pair to a senior Petty Officer, from a Naval family, who had served aboard numerous Battleships of the Royal Navy during his long naval career Condition: VF

A Naval \'Russia Service\' Great War campaign group of 4: Blacksmith Harry Langmead, Royal Navy, late H.M.S. Jupiter - 1914-15 Star (141980 Blk. H. Langmead, R.N.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (141980 Blk. H. Langmead,R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (141980 Blk. H. Langmead,R.N.) - Russia: Medal for Zeal. Nicholas II issue (141980 H. Langmead, Blksh., H.M.S. Jupiter) Note: The Russian medal with impressed naming as issued, and mounted on a St.Anne Ribbon\' Harry Langmead was born in Dartmouth, Devon on 9 February 1864. He enlisted into the Royal Navy on 8 September 1887. Rated as Blacksmith?s Crew aboard Indus in April 1888, he was promoted to Blacksmith in October 1889 when on the same vessel. Blacksmith Langmead was pensioned ashore on 6 September 1909 but returned to service during the Great War. He served on Jupiter, August 1914-May 1915 and was subsequently awarded the Russian Medal of Zeal. Blacksmith Langmead was demobilised on 5 February 1919 In January 1915 the Admiralty received a request for assistance from the Russian Government, the latter?s icebreaker used to keep open the passage to Archangel in the White Sea having broken down. In response the Royal Navy sent out the Tyne Guard Ship H.M.S. Jupiter, an old Majestic-class battleship. She departed for Archangel in February 1915, freeing en route a number of vessels stuck in the ice, occasionally by using explosive charges. She, too, sometimes became icebound, but still managed to make a major impression on the problem, improving the safe passage of numerous vessels, many of them laden with highly important war materials, among them the S.S. Thracia. The latter was taken in tow after the use of explosive charges to free her. Throughout these operations it was not unusual for the temperature to fall as low as minus 20 degrees, a hard test indeed on the morale and well being of the Jupiter?s crew. Her mission completed by May 1915, the Tzar expressed his gratitude by the presentation of a variety of Russian Honours and Awards to her crew Sold together with copied Naval service record and some other research The medals professionally court-mounted by Spink. The mounting bar retainign the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A near ?Pristine? Great War campaign medal group: Private George Hearne, 5th Battalion Royal Irish Regiment - 1914-15 Star (784 Pte. G. Hearne. R.Ir.Regt:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (784 Pte. G. Hearne. R.Ir.Regt.) - Interallied Victory Medal (784 Pte. G. Hearne. R.Ir.Regt.) Important: The medals all ?as-issued? together with their original folded silk ?moire? ribands, and the recipients fibre ID (showing service details, battalion, regiment and faith ?Wesleyan?, all contained in two named card boxes of issue and the two addressed registered envelopes in which the medals were sent to the recipient George Hearn, the son of Henry and Elizabeth Hearne was a native of Sedgemoor, North Curry, Somerset, where he was born circa 1897. George?s Medal Index Card indicates that he first entered theatre of war ?Balkans? (read Gallipoli) on 22 July 1915. 5th (Service) Battalion (Pioneers) Royal Irish Regiment, served in Gallipoli, Salonika and France between July 1915- November 1918 A pristine lot, the medals virtually as issued Condition: EF

A Netherlands 'End of Empire' East Indies Pacific Campaign and East Indies War of Independence medal pair: - Netherlands: 'Oorlogsherinneringskruis', or Second World War Commemorative Cross with clasp 'Nederlandsch-Indi? 1941-1942' - Netherlands: 'Onderscheiding voor orde en vrede', or 'Decoration for Order and Peace'for service in the Netherlands East Indies, with clasp '1946' Note: The medals both with makers marks on reverse 'Kon Begeer Voorschoten F.S. Inv.' Both medals accompanied with respective riband bars each fitted with a campaign star denoting active combat service - Both medals individually professionally mounted in the Dutch style, the reverse of each with the makers marks of 'Fa A. Tack, Breda' Condition: EF

A New Zealand Infantryman?s ?Vietnam War? campaign medal pair: Private Robert ?Bob? David Salter, Victor 'V' Company, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment - Vietnam Medal 1964-1973 (43652 Pte R D Salter RNZIR) - South Vietnam: Campaign Medal with clasp '1960-' (43652 RD Salter) Sold together with 2 x items of original ephemera as under; - Regimental Leave Pass for Vaung Tau, Vietnam ,dated 5 October 1970 - New Zealand Armed Forces Statement of Services dated, 21 July 1980 (confirms medals) Robert ?Bob? David Salter, was a native of Marlborough, New Zealand, in which country he was born circa 1851. Bob enlisted in the New Zealand Army on 29 May 1968, and took his final discharge on 12 July 1971. As a 19 year old, Bob deployed to Vietnam, serving in theatre as a member of Victor V Company, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, between,17 December 1969 to 28 May 1971. During his service in Vietnam, Bob is confirmed as having served as a ?Forward Scout? in the field, and being fatally exposed to debilitating amounts of ?Agent Orange? defoliant. Such were his exposure levels to that chemical, that in later life he became a war disability beneficiary Reference ?Wairarapa Times-Age issue of Tuesday, 12 December, 2006?, the below following article pertaining to Vietnam Veteran Bob Salter was published; Quote, Vietnam veteran and Wairarapa father Bob Salter has criticised a $30 million government compensation package for victims of Agent Orange and their families, saying it looks good but lacks substance Mr Salter, a Pahiatua war disability beneficiary who scored third-highest on a Massey University study in July of genetic damage among 25 Kiwi Vietnam veterans, said he believes the veteran card and national register suggested under the terms of the package would create a "high risk sub-class" among veterans and their children that will work against them into the future "The life and health insurance premiums for a start would be astronomic, if you could even get insured in the first place. "The package seems to me to be just a whole lot of bunting ? it waves in the wind, attracts the eyes and looks good, but there's really nothing to it. "I admire the guys that got stuck in and negotiated this package. But they were babes in the woods up against seasoned politicians and their batteries of lawyers. The Government announced on Thursday that $40,000 would be paid to veterans who suffer five medical conditions and $25,000 to the spouses of veterans who have died of illnesses attributable to their exposure to the dioxin-based defoliant. Children of Vietnam veterans with illnesses attributable to Agent Orange exposure are to get up to $30,000. The list of medical conditions for veterans covers leukaemia, soft tissue sarcoma, non Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and chloracne ? although respiratory cancer, prostate cancer, multiple myeloma and Type 2 diabetes might also be added. Similar extensions could also be made to the list of conditions ? spina bifida, cleft palate, cleft lip, leukaemia and adrenal gland cancer ? for veterans' children. After more than 30 years of campaigning for recognition, veterans will also get an apology from the prime minister and the welcome home parade their return from war never excited. The Crown will also set up a $7 million trust fund to help veterans and their families under the compensation package forged between the government and the New Zealand Vietnam Veterans Association, which was established in 1982. "As I see it, the government proved itself hollow when they dismissed the return of taxes paid by veterans while on active service," Mr Salter said. "They could have agreed to returning those taxes as a mark of sincerity ? we shouldn't have been taxed ? but on that one issue they turned their backs." Mr Salter served a tour of duty with Victor 5 Company in Vietnam as a 19-year-old from May 1970. He was evacuated from the battlefield with a medical downgrade within nine months. He served as a forward scout and remembers fighting in jungle "well-plastered and sprayed with defoliant" and washing in buckets drawn from large drums with a constant rainbow slick on the water surface. He is now the father of five children aged from eight to 30 and he also has a granddaughter aged six. His children have not yet shown signs of disease attributable to Agent Orange exposure. "I have never had any expectations of money. But payouts to the dead and dying are an insult in that context. "When you get to that stage the cash is irrelevant," Mr Salter said. "You ensure the wounded are safe but you do your best for the living. And Agent Orange leaves war wounds as sure as any bullet, except it can and does kill you 30 years later?..? Unquote. Robert ?Bob? David Salter, is recorded as having died at his home in New Zealand on 8 May 2014 Condition: GVF

A New Zealander's Korean War campaign pair: Gunner G. L. McCylmont, Royal New Zealand Artillery - Korea Medal (207867 Gnr. G. L. McCylmont) - United Nations Service Medal. With clasp 'Korea' (207867 Gnr. G. L. McCylmont) Important: Both medals named in the correct officially impressed naming and unique format - number, rank, initials, forename only - on both medals. Australians and Canadians also issued named UN service medals but neither of those countries included the rank of the recipient The medals mounted in the court-style for display purposes Condition: About GVF

A Newcastle 'Volunteer' multi-clasp campaign and long service medal pair: Sapper T. G Dalton, 1st Newcastle Royal Engineers Volunteers - QSA Medal: 'CC' 'OFS' 'JO' 'DH' 'BELF' 'SA01 (5846, Sapr T. G. Dalton, R.E.) - Volunteer Long Service Medal. EDVII (2059 Sapr T. G. Dalton. 1/Newcastle R.E.V.) Note: Top clasp fitted by unofficial rivets - and typical in cases like this where the clasp was issued months or years after the medal and earlier clasps Important: A QSA medal and all 6 x clasps confirmed as entitled per respective medal roll (reference WO 100/162), the first 5 x clasps on roll dated 19 June 1901, and the dated clasp on supplementary roll signed on 12 January 1903 Thompson Gowland Dalton, was a native of Westgate, Newcastle, Northumberland, England, where he was born circa 1870. By trade a 'Bricklayer', and a serving volunteer in the 1st Newcastle Royal Engineers Volunteers, he had been residing at, 14 Moor Street, Newcastle, when on 18 January 1901, he enlisted at Newcastle, for a 'Short Service' enlistment of 1 Years service with the Colours. Thompson subsequently served overseas during the South African War for a total of 1 year and 69 days, between between 10 March 1900 to 17 May 1901. During the Great War, Thompson Dalton was emdodied for military service, and served 'Home' between 5 August 1914 to 27 April 1917. He did not proceed overseas during the Great War, and was not entitled to any other medals Sold together with hard-copy set of recipients South African War service papers, wherein his QSA medal and all 6 clasps is enumerated Condition: VF

A Non Commissioned Officers Korea and South Arabia campaign and long service group of 3: Royal Army Pay Corps late 5th Inniskilling Dragoon Guards - Korea Medal (22322739 Cpl. C.C. Pilgrim. D.G.) - General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'South Arabia' (22322739 Sgt. C.C. Pilgrim. RAPC.) - Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. EIIR issue with bar 'Regular Army' (22322739 Sgt. C.C. Pilgrim. RAPC.) Note: Korea Medal is officially impressed as shown, named to D.G. Cyril Clem Pilgrim was a native of Halstead, Essex, England, where he was born on 12 August 1931. Conscripted as a National Serviceman, he joined the British Army on 5 January 1950, at the Royal Armoured Corps Depot. After training he was posted for service with 5th Inniskilling Dragoon Guards deployed overseas with the British Army of the Rhine. He extended his service when he signed on as a 'Regular' on 10 July 1951, subsequently serving in the Korean War where the 5th Inniskilling Dragoon Guards earned the battle honours 'The Hook 1952' and 'Korea 1951-2'. He returned to R.A.C. Depot Bovington in May 1953, and continued to serve with the corps during which time he was promoted Sergeant. He volunteered for transfer to the Royal Army Pay Corps on 7 June 1960, and was to serve the remainder of his military career with that corps until the date of his final discharge from the British Army. Cyril qualified for his General Service Medal with clasp 'South Arabia' while serving as Pay Clerk to 60 Squadron Royal Tank Corps in Aden Colony, from 29 September 1965, and remained in that position overseas for the next 22 months, only returning to the United Kingdom with 60 Squadron in July 1967. His Military Long Service and Good Conduct Medal was presented to him by Deputy Paymaster-in-Chief Brigadier J.C. Gould on 2 February 1970 at 'Le Merchant Barracks', Devizes, Wiltshire. After leaving the Army, he held several civilian appointments including latterly as Clerk at Poole Police Station in Dorset Sold together with scanned typed summary of service details (confirming above details) that will be forwarded to the buyer by email file attachment Condition: GVF

A non-attributed Rhodesia 1980 'Monitoring Force' medal pair: Un-named as issued to British and Commonwealth Police - Rhodesia Medal 1980. Mounted issue brooch bar as issued - Zimbabwe Independence Medal 1980. This impressed 12172 Both medals un-named as issued, each contained in their official case and box of issue respectively. The British medal contained in plush velvet and silk lined case, and the Zimbabwe medal in sealed platic seeve and white card box of issue IMPORTANT: Sold together with official medal transmittal letter that accompanied the Zimbabwe medal, and relates to the Unrestricted Permission granted by Her Majesty detailing under what cirumstances the Zimbabwe medal could be worn by British recipients. The letter with Buckingham Palace header logo and dated December 1980 (see images). This latter being a scarce item of associated ephemera British and Commonwealth Police sent to Rhodesia as part of the 'Monitoring Force' received both medals - but in all cases they were un-named (and in contrast to the named medals issued to Military personnel) Condition: EF

A North West Europe 1944-1945 campaign medal group of 4: Un-named as issued - The 1939-45 Star - The France & Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Condition: About EF

A North West Frontier of India, campaign medal pair to a 'Mountain Gunner': Driver Adalat Khan, 4th Mountain Battery, Indian Army - IGS 1908. GV issue 'North West Frontier 30-31' (39732 Driver Adalat Khan, 4 Mtn. Bty.) - IGS 1936 Medal. 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (39732 Driver Adalat Khan, 4 Mtn. Bty.) Important: Reference 'The History of the Indian Mountain Artillery' (Graham, 1957), it is confirmed that4th Mountain Battery served in both of the campaigns commemorated on the respective medal clasps The recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of Driver while serving with the 4th Mountain Battery of the British Indian Army - a 'Mountain Gunner' Condition: VF

A Northumberland Gamekeeper\'s Great War \'Casualty\' campaign medal pair: Gunner Henry \"Milton\" Beattie, 77th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery, late 291 & 408th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, Royal Regiment of Artillery - British War Medal. Silver issue (143059 Gnr. M. Beattie. R. A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (143059 Gnr. M. Beattie. R. A.) Sold together with: - Original fibre named Identity Disc (M. Beattie, C.E.) - 2 x brass buttons - Original portrait photograph of recipient in full field service dress, wearing slung cartridge bandolier. With inscription in pencil on Wounded-in-Action: 143059 Gunner Milton Beattie Royal Garrison Artillery is confirmed having wounded by \'Shrapnel Wound to the Scalp\' in France on, 22 September 1917 (recipients service papers refer) Medals verification: Both medals verified as the recipient\'s full entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal rolls of the Royal Garrison Artillery cited below: - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/309 shown as serving with 408th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/309 shown as serving with 408th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery Important: The service papers for Milton Beattie are extant and are held and accessible at The National Archives Henry \'Milton\' Beattie, third born son of John Beattie (a Gamekeeper) and Margaret Beattie (nee Renwick) was a native of, Corbridge, Northumberland, England, where he was born on, 7 November 1894. At the time of the 1901 National Census for England & Wales, Milton is recorded living with his maternal Aunt, Barbara Beattie, his father and 3 of his 7 x siblings, at the Aunt\'s residence located at, Haltons Shields, Clarewood, Hexham, Northumberland. By the time of the 1911 National Census, where he is shown as \'Henry M. Beattie\', employed as a \'Gardener\'. On 6 December 1915, Milton attested for service with the British Army, at which time he is described as being a \'Gamekeeper\' - like his father - and residing at; Park Cottage, Blaydon, Dudley, Northumberland. Milton was latterly mobilized on, 7 March 1917. He was on the strength of 408 Siege Battery, Royal Field Artillery, when he embarked for overseas service on, 8 September 1917, disembarking in theatre of war \'France\' for service with the British Expeditionary Force on, 9 September 1917. Subsequently posted to 291 Siege Battery, Gunner Beattie is confirmed having been \'Wounded-in-Action on, 22 September 1917, at which time he received a shrapnel wound to his scalp, for which he was returned to the United Kingdom for treatment and recuperation. After recovery from his wounds, Milton was returned to France, on 2 February 1918, where he was serving when the \'Armistice\' of 11 November 1918, silenced the guns and carnage on the \'Western Front\'. The Great War medals retaining their original long lengths of bright silk \'moire\' ribands, and as-issued Condition: GVF

A Nursing Services pair of medals: Sister F. Pomfret, StJohn's Ambulance Brigade Association - Defence Medal - Service Medal of St.John (11567 A/Sis F. Pomfret No 4 Dis S.J.A.B.O. 1941) The pair of medals worn from an old white metal brooch bar suspended from ribbons in the swing-style Condition: VF

A Old Contemptible?s and 'Cherrypicker's' Great War campaign medal group of 3: Private Reuben Harrison, 11th Hussars - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (5916 Pte. R. Harrison. 11-Hrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (5916 Pte. R. Harrison. 11-Hrs) - Interallied Victory Medal (5916 Pte. R. Harrison. 11-Hrs) Note: The dated clasp is a contemporary tailors copy - the recipient confirmed as having been entitled and received 'Clasp & Roses' Important: Campaign medals and clasp are all confirmed (from medal rolls and medal index card) as under; - 1914 Star & clasp: Ref WO 329/2396 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/18 Private Reuben Harrison first entered theatre of war France on 15 August 1914 serving with ?C? Squadron, 11th Hussars. Later served as a Corporal in the 8th Hussars and 3rd Reserve Cavalry. Discharged to Class ?Z? Reserve, 9 February 1919. The recipients Medal Index Card records his forwarding address as being; 90, Preston Road Longbridge Near Preston Lancashire Sold together with copied Medal Index Card and a Medal Roll extract The medals court-mounted on card for display purposes Condition: Light pitting on BWM the group about VF

A Old Contemptible?s campaign and long service medal group of 4: Sergeant Patrick O?Connell 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (9568 Pte. P. O?Connell. 2/A. & S. Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (9568 Cpl. P. O?Connell. 2/A. & S. H.) - Interallied Victory Medal (9568 Cpl. P. O?Connell. 2/A. & S. H.) - Military LS&GC Medal. GV issue (2966389 Sjt. P. O?Connell. A. & S. H.) Important: Campaign medals and clasps all confirmed (from medal rolls and medal index card) as issued to recipient while he was serving with 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders ? the descendent battalion of the ?Thin Red Line? of Crimean War fame Patrick O?Connell is confirmed as having first entered theatre of war ?France? on 11 November 1914. His unique Army number on the LSGC indicates that he served in the British Army post 1920, and an uncommon combination thus to find to a Highland Regiment N.C.O. who survived the Great War from 1914 to beyond 1920 while serving with the same infantry battalion The medals court-mounted for display Condition: GVF

A original mounted as-worn Sudan pair: Private Robertson, 1st Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders - Sudan Medal 1898 (3638 Pte J. Robertson, 1/Cam: Hdrs) - Khedives Sudan 1898. \'The Atbara\' \'Khartoum\' (3638 Pte Robertson, 1 Cam Highrs) Reference the published casualty roll of 1/Camerons, the recipient is confirmed as having served in \'D\' Company, and being entitled to both clasps. He is also noted as having been \'Invalided\' on 3 December 1898 The medals mounted in the swing style \'as-worn\' by the recipient suspended on original silk ribbons with a pin-back brooch on reverse of ribands Condition: Wobbly claw on the Queens Sudan, and suspender on the Khedives Sudan is bent, otherwise toned VF

A pair of 'family' Queens South Africa Medals: Troopers William Anderson Welsh & Michael William Welsh, Peddie District Mounted Troops - QSA Medal. Silver no clasp (138 Tpr. W.A. Welsh. Peddie. D.M.T.) - QSA Medal. Silver no clasp (234 Tpr. M.W. Welsh. Peddie. D.M.T.) Important: Entitlement to each medal confirmed on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/284) compiled and signed 24 May 1904 in South Africa Notes against M.W. Welsh show that his QSA was issued/forwarded to him on 20 October 1910 to address of Melton Farm, P.O. Wooldridge, Peddie The recipients were; William Anderson Welsh Enlisted: Peddie District Mounted Troops, at Kumas Keull District Peddie, 21 February 1901 Address: Melton, District of Peddie Posted to Squadron B, Troop 1 and, Michael William Welsh Enlisted: Peddie District Mounted Troops, at Peddie, 19 June 1901 Address: Melton, District of Peddie Posted to: Squadron B, Troop 4 Condition: GVF

A pair of 'Shooting' Medals to a crackshot of the 'Hallamshire Rifles': Sergeant Benjamin Edward Renton, 4th (Hallamshire) Territorial Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment 1). National Rifle Association Medals. Bronze 'Shooting Medal'. Large size 47mm. With engraved intregral top brooch bar inscribed ?Yorke Grand Agge. 1904?. The reverse of the medal engraved (Won by Sergt. B. E. Renton) 2). National Rifle Association Medals. Bronze Medal / Badge Both medals retaining their original silk ribands 'as issued' together with associated fittings for mounting / waer Benjamin Edward Renton, son of Walter & Elizabeth Renton was a native of Heeley, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, where he was born circa 1870. Like his father before him, Benjamin pursued a career as a 'Tailor'. He is recorded as having died at Scarborough, Yorkshire, England sometime in the second quarter of 1950, at which time he was 80 years of age Reference the 'Sheffield Independent' issue of 29 July 1909, it is recorded that the recipient, Sergeant B.E. Renton was then serving as Quartermaster Sergeant (Master Tailor) with the 4th (Hallamshire) Territorial Battalion, York & Lancaster Regiment Sergeant Renton, a qualified 'Marksman' and competitive 'crack-shot', has mutiple mentions in local and national newspapers circa 1890-1905 attesting to his ability in shooting competitions. The 'Aberdeen Journal' issue of 25 July 1904, contains a lengthy and unusually detailed account of the 'Bisley Competition' held by the National Rifle Association in 1904. In the aforementioned article Sergeant Renton is recorded as winning an N.R.A. 'Badge' (sic) and GBP 9 prize money Sergeant Renton retired from the Territorial Force in February 1910 Condition: GVF

A pair of campaign medals for different \'Counter Insurgency\' operations: Driver Charles Morrison Irvine, Royal Army Service Corps - GSM 1918-62. EIIR & clasp \'Cyprus\' (T/22972963 Dvr. C.M. Irvine. R.A.S.C.) - GSM 1962. Clasp \'South Arabia\' (T/22972963 Dvr C M Irvine RASC) Sold together with: - Original named card box of issue (a/f) for the GSM 1962 The \'T\' prefix to the recipients unique Army number indicates that he served as a Driver with the \'Transport\' branch of the Royal Army Service Corps In 1965, the RASC was merged with the Transportation and Movement Control Service of the Royal Engineers (which was responsible for railway transport, inland water transport, port operations, and movements) to form the Royal Corps of Transport. All its supply functions,(including the supply of vehicles, their care and preservation in storage and delivery), along with the staff clerks, were transferred to the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, leaving the new RCT solely responsible for transport and movements. In 1993, the RCT and RAOC were merged to form the Royal Logistic Corps, the modern descendant of the ASC Charles Morrison Irvine was a native of Aberdeen, Scotland, where he was born on, 5 February 1933. Charles Irvine is recorded as having died in Aberdeen, on, 10 February 2019 The medals mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: Toned GVF

A pair of contemporary 'silver' miniature medals to a Fire Brigade officer - Queen's Fire Service Medal - Fire Brigade Long Service Medal Note: The pair - both appear to be solid silver, or silver plated, and are professionally court mounted Condition: GVF

A pair of Great War era awards for 'War Work' in India 1914-1918: Lady Hilda Mary Moncreiff-Smith, O.B.E. - Officer of the Order of the British Empire (Civil ). First type O.B.E. (with English silver hallmarks for 1918). Mounted on Lady's 'Bow' riband complete with reverse fittings - British India: Voluntary War Work in India 1914-1919 Badge. This in officailly 'gilt tooled' named H/M Mint Calcutta plush leatherette case of issue Important: Officer of the Order of the British Empire was published in the London Gazette issue of 3 June 1919, wherein the recipient is shown as having been awarded the OBE for her Voluntary War Services in India during the Great War (Indian Comforts for the Troops Fund, Simla and Delhi) Hilda Mary Moncreiff-Smith (nee Wing), the daughter of Lewis Wing (Chemist) and Julia Wing was a native of Chislehurst, Kent, England, where she was born circa 1878. On 1897, Hilda married Henry Moncrieff-Smith, a member of the Covenanted Indian Civil Service. Lady Hilda is recorded as having died at Sussex, England, on 26 December 1949 A short biography of Dame Hilda's husband, Sir Henry Moncreiff-Smith, C.I.E., I.C.S., is provided below; Smith, Henry Moncrieff. Adm. pens. at SIDNEY, Oct. 1. 1892. S. of Samuel, of Swindon (and Emma). B. there, Dec. 23, 1873. School, Blundell's, Tiverton (Mr A. L. Francis). Matric. Michs. 1892; Scholar; B.A. (24th Wrangler) 1895. Entered the I.C.S., 1897; Assistant Commissioner, United Provinces, 1908; District and Sessions Judge; U.P., Govt. Secretariat, 1914; Deputy Secretary, Govt. of India (Legislative Department), 1915; Joint Secretary, 1919; Secretary, 1921. Secretary of the Council of State, 1921-3 and of the Legislative Assembly, 1921-4; President of the Council of State, and of the Statute Law Revision Committee, 1924-32. Deputy Chairman, Indian Round Table Conference Consultative Committee. C.I.E., 1920; Knighted, 1923. Knight of Grace of St John of Jerusalem, 1923. Of King's Croft, Fleet, Hants., in 1949. Died Dec. 21, 1951 Condition: Mostly EF

A pair of medals to a Commodore of the Indian Navy - Operation Vijay Medal (Cmde K. Narayanan 60233T I.N) - Armed Forces 30 Years Long Service Medal (60233T Cmdr K Narayanan, I.N.) Modern medals to senior Indian Naval Officers are uncommon on the market. Condition: GVF

A pair of medals to a Kut-al-Amara Prisoner-of-War awarded an \'Immediate MSM\' for POW services in Turkey: Private George Edward. Gardener, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry - 1914-15 Star (9645 Pte. G. E. Gardener. Oxf: & Bucks: L.I.) - Victory Medal 1914-19 (9645 Pte. G. E. Gardener. Oxf & Bucks. L.I.) Note the MSM riband is not included in the sale, and is just here shown for reference & provenance purposes M.S.M. Immediate Award: London Gazette 30 January 1920 - for distinguished services in Turkey while incarcerated as Prisoner-of-War Medal verification: The recipients entitlement to the Great War medals here offered (and others) is verified per below following cited medal roll references - 1914-15 Star: Reference WO 329/2744 - British War Medal. Silver issue (Reference WO 329/1364) - Interallied Victory Medal (Reference WO 329/1364) - Meritorious Service Medal (Immediate award): Published in London Gazette issue of 30 January 1920 George Edward Gardener attested into the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry for service during the Great War and served in Mesopotamia with the 1st Battalion from 24 February 1915. He was taken prisoner during the siege of Kut-al-Amara and subsequently awarded the M.S.M. ‘in recognition of devotion to duty and valuable services rendered whilst prisoners of war interned’ (London Gazette 30 January 1920, with the award dated 5 May 1919) An extremely hard earned pair of medals to a \'Survivor\' of the Battle of Kut-al-Amara, and years of incarceration as a Prisoner-of-War in Tukey, for which he was awarded a rare \'Immediate\' award of the MSM Worn \'With Pride\' by the recipient Condition: Polished about GF

A pair of Naval related medals: Stoker W.H. Goatley, Royal Navy - Interallied Victory Medal (K.55443 W.H. Goatley. Act.Sto.1. R.N.) - Royal Tournament 1928 Silver Medal Important: The latter medals is engraved on reverse; '1928 Inter-Port Field Gun Competition First Individual Crew HMS Pembroke B Sto W. Goatley' Note: The Royal Tournament Medal has English hallamrks to reverse William Goatley was a native of Ealing, London, England and had been born there on 26 September 1900 Note: The Royal Tournament Medal has English hallmarks to reverse Condition: The pair VF / GVF

A pair of Victorian campaign medals to a South African War Casualty: Private Charles Wren 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - IGS 1895. Silver 3 x clasps 'ROC', 'PF', 'Tirah' (4581 Pte. C. J. Wren, 1st Bn. Gord. Highrs.) - QSA Medal. Silver i2 x clasps 'Cape Colony', 'Driefontein' (4521 Pte. C. Wren, Gordon Highrs:) Note: Regimental number on QSA, only, has been officially reimpressed with a wrong digit - exactly as transcribed with clerical error from the medal roll. The lower clasp with typical customized lugs/carriage for attaching the upper clasps Important: 4581 Private C. J. Wren, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders is confirmed as having 'Died of Disease' at Bloemfontein, South Africa on 6 May 1900 Verification: Both medals and all the clasps confirmed as entitle dper the respective campaign medal rolls of 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders (ref WO 100/78 - for Relief of Chitral - compiled and signed at Gharial, India, on 1 July 1896, and WO 100/89 - for the other clasps - this latter compiled and signed at Gharial, India, on 5 August 1898, and WO 100/23 - for the QSA medal and clasps - signed and dated at Pretoria, South Africa, on 23 August 1901, wherein the recipient C.J. Wren is shown with the single digit error in his regimental number No 4521 (the correct number was 4581) and the note 'Deceased' Two Victoria Crosses were awarded to men of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders (vis Piper George Findlater and Private Edward Lawson) for their conspicuous gallantry at the storming of the 'Dargai Heights' on 20 October 1897, during the Tirah campaign. Piper George Findlater, though seriously wounded (shot in both feet - and unable to walk), remained in the open fire-swept battleground, piping his comrades to victory to the skirls of the regimental march 'The Haughs O' Cromadale' Condition: GVF & better

A Pakistan Armoured Corps Risaldar-Major\'s long service & multi-campaign medal group of 8: Risaldar Major Lal Khan, TK. Pakistan Armoured Corps, late Probyn\'s Horse - Pakistan, Medal of Service, 2nd Class, silver and enamel - Pakistan: General Service Medal. With clasp \'Kashmir 1948\' - Pakistan Medal 1947 (11380-10 Ris. Maj. Lal Khan P.A.C.) - IGS 1936-39. \'NWF 1936-37\' & \'NWF 1937-39\' (839 S. D. Maj. Lall Khan, Probyn’s Horse); - The 1939-45 Star; - The Burma Star - War Medal 1939-45 - India Service Medal 1939-45 The upper clasp on the IGS 1936, is loose on riband The recipient by ethnicity and faith was a Punjabi Mussalman, who in 1936 was holding the regimental number 839 and rank of Squadron Daffadar Major (Squadron Sergeant Major) while serving with Probyn\'s Horse, which was a cavalry regiment of the then British Indian Army. Throughout the Second World War, Lall Khan served with his regiment in British India and on active service in Burma during the Burma Campaign. Indian Army Lists record Lall Khan ending the war with the rank of Subadar. In 1947, at \'partition\', Lall Khan remained with his regiment when it transferred to the Pakistan Army. Lall Khan was holding the appointment of Risaldar-Major (the seniormost Junior Commissioned Officer\'s rank that a JCO could hold). All of the cavalry (armoured) regiments that transferred to Pakistan in 1947, were issued their Pakistan Medals named to the generic Pakistan Armoured Corps, of which all the respective cavalry regiments including Probyn\'s Horse were now serving. Risaldar-Major Lall Khan appears to have taken his retirement from the Pakistan Army sometime prior to March 1956 (note his mounted medal group does not include a Pakistan Republic Medal). He was however subsequently rewarded for his long and meritorious years of military service, when he was decorated with the \'Tamgha-i-Khidmat (3rd Class) which award was instituted in 1957, and awarded retrospectively to qualifying JCO\'s who had served in the Pakistan Army from 1947 onwards Pakistan (Republic) Medal of Military Service (Tamgha-i-Khidmat (Military)). Third Class (T.K.III). 1st type insignia (1957-80): The decoration was instituted in 1957, and awarded in three classes. It is primarily awarded for long, meritorious & distinguished service, and is restricted as an award for Junior Commissioned Officers (JCO\'s) of the Pakistan Armed Services (and other specified uniformed services, which latter wear different ribands from the military). The decoration was conceived to mirror the former awards of the Order of British India (awarded in two classes), that had stopped being awarded in the wake of independence. The awards are worn from a neck riband. 1st type insignia have with non-enamelled obverse \'Crescent & Moon\' centres and are of larger 47mm dimension. Later 2nd type insignia (awarded post 1980) have enamelled \'Crescent & Moon\' centres, and are of smaller 41mm dimension Probyn\'s Horse 1939-1957: The regiment was based at Risalpur, India, when it became a mechanised unit, substituting their horses for tanks. In 1942, the regiment was equipped with \'American\' tanks, comprising one squadron equipped with Stuart tanks, and two other squadrons with Lee tanks. From 1944, Probyn\'s was a constituent unit of the 225th Indian Tank Brigade, and served on active service 1944-45 in the Burma Campaign, during which they fought armed with M4 Sherman Tanks. At the time of partition the men of the Dogra squadron were exchanged for the Punjabi-Mussalman squadron from the Royal Deccan Horse. The men of the Sikh squadron joined the Sinde Horse, and a Kaimkhani squadron joined Probyn\'s from the 18th King Edward VII\'s Own Cavalry. In 1956, after Pakistan became a republic, the regiment\'s name was restyled as \'5 Horse\', and the regiment continues to thrive in the Pakistan Army in 2024 The Tamgha-i-Khidmat with a full length neck riband, the other medals mounted in the Pakistan Army order of precedence and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse pad of the mounted medal group retaining it\'s long hinged pin and clasp fittings, and these \'as-worn\' by the recipient Condition: VF

A Para-Military 'North West Frontier' campaign medal pair: Sepoy Manawar Khan, Tochi Scouts - IGS 1908. GV issue & clasp 'N.W.F. 30-31' (5703 Sep. Manawar Khan, Tochi Scouts) - IGS 1936. With clasp 'N.W.F. 1936-37' (5703 Sepoy Manuar Khan, Tochi Scouts.) The recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with locally recruited Tochi Scouts For a good source of information on the services of the Tochi Scouts in the inter-war period refer to 'Frontier Scouts' (Charles Chenevix Trench, 1985) Condition: VF

A particularly fine 'Arab Rebellion' gallantry and campaign group of 5: Inspector C. O. Kennedy, B.E.M., Palestine Prison Service late Palestine Police Force - British Empire Medal (Civil) . GVI 1st issue (C. O. Kennedy) - GSM. GVI 'Pal' & 'Pal 45-48' (661 1/B/Sgt. C. O. Kennedy. B.E.M. Pal. Police.) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Colonial Police LS & GC Medal. GVI type II (Br/Insp C. O. Kennedy, Palestine Police) Note: The GSM with minor official corrections to last 5 x letters of unit, and not uncommon for this particular medal issue and period of issue to this unit. The GSM with 2 x officially riveted clasps The GSM and both clasp confirmed as entitled per respective campaign medal rolls WO 100/510 (Police) & 100/514 (Prisons), as being issued to recipient on 24 June 1952 The award of the British Empire Medal was published in the London Gazette of 1 January 1938 The award of the B.E.M was reported in the Palestine Post of 20 February 1938, stating Quote, "For gallantry against an armed gang and repulsing a determined ambush near Beisan on March 25 1937 - British Const. T. Hooke, British Const. C. O. Kennedy and British Sgt. P. J. McGill" Unquote. The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing-style. The medal mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold with some hard-copy correspondence notes from the Palestine Police Old Comrades Association, suggesting that the recipient was Scottish, and was one of a pair of brothers ? the other then resident in Fife, Scotland ? who served in Palestine in the same era Condition: GVF

A Patriotic \'First Day Battle of the Somme Casualty\' & WW2 medal group of 5 to an Officer whose Pilot son was KIA 1943 & awarded a D.F.C.: Captain Rene Percival Turgel, General List (Infantry) late 2nd/4th (City of London) Battalion London Regiment - 1914-15 Star (3336 Pte. R. P. Turgel. 4-Lond. R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (3336 Pte. R, P. Turgel. 4-Lond. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (3336 Pte. R. P. Turgel. 4-Lond. R.) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Silver War Badge (36352). Complete with original pin, clasp & fob chain fittings Sold together with: - Royal Air Force. Pilots \'Brevet\' Wings \'Sweetheart\' gilded silver and enamel brooch. Circa Second World War - and of fine quality 1st Day Battle of the Somme \'Wounded-in-Action\': Rene Turgel is confirmed in his extant service papers as \'Wounded-in-Action on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, 1 July 1916 Medals verification: All Great War awards confirmed as entitled per the respective official medal rolls and sources cited below: - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2864 - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/1910 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/1910 - Defence Medal: Medal roll not in public domain. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant (246947) 14 September 1942 - War Medal: Medal roll not in public domain. Lieutenant resigns commission 16 December 1946 (Hony Captain) - Silver War Badge (36352): WO 329/3162 (shown enlisted 6 November 1914 / discharged 9 March 1917, due to \'Wounds\') Rene Percival Turgel, son of Nicholas Turgel (described as a \'Traveller\') and Minnie Elizabeth Turgel (nee Fisher) was a native of, Hackney, London, England, where he was born on, 11 October 1895. Rene Turgel was embodied for service with the 2/4th Battalion, London Regiment on 6th November 1914 and embarked for overseas service on 23 August 1914, disembarking at, Malta on, 2 January 1915. Rene remained in the Mediterranean theatre of war through to 17 March 1916, during which time he served variously at: Malta, followed by the cauldron of \'Gallipoli\' and latterly in Egypt with the Egyptian Field Force - hus unit embarked at Alexandria on 17 March 1916, for the French port of Marseilles, and ultimately service on the Western Front a the Somme! Rene transferred to the 1/4th Battalion London Regiment on, 23 May 1916, and was still with this unit when it went over the top at Gommecourt on the First Day of the Somme. The battalion advanced into a hurricane of machine-gun and artillery fire, however, Turgel, was not so lucky, as he is recorded \'Wounded-in-Action\' on that fateful date for the British Army. The nature of his wounds show that a he had a seriously damaged knee and was found to be suffering from shell shock. After treatment at 43 Casualty Clearing Station, he was moved to No. 2 Canadian General Hospital and by the end of the month was back in Britain. Declared Supernumerary on, 25 July, 1917, Turgel\'s wounds received on \'Day 1 of the Somme\' were so severe that as a consequence he was invalided from the British Army on, 9 March 1917 - and awarded a Silver War Badge The recipients Great War service papers (a good clear detailed set) are extant and accessible at The National Archives, and interestingly record that Rene\'s father, Nicholas Turgel, was, his notified next-of-kin, who at the time was still alive and living at his residence located in France! During the last quarter of 1919, Rene, married Fanny May Woods (b.1893) at Birkenhead, Cheshire, England. The couple had two children, a son, Philip Raymond Turgel (b. 1921) and a daughter, Barbara Ann Elizabeth Turgel (b. 1929). By the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register of England & Wales. Rene Turgel, his wife and daughter were recorded residing at the family residence located at, \'Baytrees\', Vicarage Gate, Guildford, Surrey, England, at which time his profession was described as \'Manager, Oil Seeds and Feeding Stuffs Merchant Presently Suppling Ministry of Foods\'. Shortly after the outbreak of the Second World War, the men of the Turgel family, father and son, rallied to the cause of the nation. Rene re-joined the British Army, and on 14 September 1942, he was appointed a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant (Infantry). Later appointed Lieutenant, Rene Turgel relinquished his commission on, 16 December 1946, at which time he was granted the use of Hony Captain. Captain Turgel, described as a \'Gentleman\', and late resident of 17 Hillside Court, Guildford, Surrey, England, is recorded to have died at Guildford on, 9 May 1976 Death of Squadron Leader Philip Raymond Turgel, D.F.C. , 100 & late 144 Squadrons Royal Air Force Squadron Leader Philip Raymond Turgel, was sometime employed with Special Operations Executive (ref The National Archives for respective S.O.E. Personnel File in file series HS 9/1490/8) Philip Raymond Turgel was the only son of Rene and Fanny Turgel. He was born at Richmond, Surrey, England, on 23 April 1921. Flight Lieutenant Peter Turgel, a Royal Air Force \'Pilot\' was twice decorated during the Second World War. Firstly he was awarded the DistiNguished Flying Cross - an early award - while serving with 144 Squadron Royal Air Force, that was published in the London Gazette issue of, 21 November 1941. Secondly he was awarded a Mention-in-Despatches, published in the London Gazette issue of, 5 June 1942. Squadron Leader Turgel was shot down by enemy action on, 26 May 1943, while captain of an Avro Lancaster of 100 Squadron, on a bombing raid to Dusseldorf, Germany. The bodily remains of Philip Turgel, who was only 22 years of age, together with his 6 x fellow crew members, now lie buried at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery located at the Jonkerbos War Cemetery, Netherlands, where Philip\'s life and memory are perpetuated for posterity on a headstone, which latter bears the epitaph: Quote, \"He will not grow old\" Unquote. The circumstances surrounding the death of Squadron Leader Philip Turgel, D.F.C., were that he was captain of a Lancaster III Bomber, vis LM320 HW-C of 100 Sqn. The bomber was flying on an operation to bomb the German City of Dusseldorf, and had taken off from Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England, at 23.33 Hours. The aircraft was shot-down by an enemy Luftwaffe night fighter, flown by German \'Air Ace\' Oblt. Manfred Meurer, 3./NJG1, and marked his 29th victory, near Vlodrop SW Roermond: 6.800 m. The bomber crashed 01.36 near Vlodrop, Limburg, Netherlands. a village on the Dutch-German border 8 km SE of Roermond. The bodies of the crew were given temporary burials, and between 1947-48 were later exhumed and transferred for re-burial at the Jonkerbos War Cemetery At the time of his death, Philip was un-married, and his D.F.C. and war medals would have been sent to his grieving parents, Captain and Mrs. Rene Turgel, at their home located at, Guildford, Surrey Undoubtedly, the R.A.F. Pilot\'s \'Sweetheart\' brooch here included in this poignant group, would have been a treasured and much worn keepsake by the Mother and or Sister of Squadron Leader Turgel A superb \'Patriot\'s grouping to a casualty of the 1st day of the Battle of the Somme, who rallied to \'The Colours\' a second time during the Second World War, and whose only son, a Pilot, and holder of the Distinguished Flying Cross (awarded in 1943) was \'Shot Down\' and Killed-in-Action in 1943. The medals all retaining and fitted with their original silk ribands Condition: About EF

A Persian Gulf and Great War campaign group of 3: Assistant Surgeon George Herbert Mason, Indian Medical Department late Royal Indian Marine Ship 'Minto' - NGS 1915. GV 'Persian Gulf 1909-1914' (Asst. Surgn. G.H. Mason, R.I.M.S. Minto.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Asst-Sgn. G. Mason. I.M.D.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Asst-Sgn. G. Mason. I.M.D.) Important: NGS Medal and clasp is confirmed per the respective campign medal roll (Ref ADM 171/62), wherein the recipient is shown as having served on R.I.M.S. Minto between 13 September 1911 - 9 October 1911. The recipients Medal Index Card for the Great War campaign medals show that those medals were issued by the Government of India Note: Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (7th Edition, 2006) an estimated 482 x NGS medals with clasp 'Persian Gulf' were awarded to 'All-Ranks' of Royal Indian Marine Ship 'Minto' The Indian Army Quarterly List 1 January 1912, confirm that the recipient was George Herbert Mason. He was born on 2 June 1887, and first commissioned into the Indian Army on 1 September 1908. As an Assistant Surgeon 4th Class, he is shown in the list as then being attached to the Royal Indian Marine (R.I.M.) Condition: GVF

A Peterhead \'Blue Tooner\'s\' Great War casualty campaign & long service medal group of 4: Private Robert Bagrie, 5th (Buchan & Formartin) Battalion Gordon Highlanders, late 8th (Service) Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (S-10958 Pte. R. Bagrie. Gord. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-10958 Pte. R. Bagrie, Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-10958 Pte. R. Bagrie, Gordons.) - Imperial Service Medal. GVI 2nd issue (Robert Bagrie) Wounded, Gassed and Suffering from Shock: Private Robert Bagrie was wounded-in-action on at least two occasions while serving with 8/Gordons in France. Firstly he is included under a list of \'Wounded\' published in the \'War Office Weekly Casualty List\' issue of, 11 September 1917. Next he is recorded having been \'Wounded-in-Action\', Gassed and suffering from Shock, in 1918, which was reported in the Aberdeen Weekly Journal newspaper issue of, 16 August 1918, quoted below: Quote, Private R. Bagrie, Gordon Highlanders, has been admitted to hospital in England, wounded, gassed, and suffering from shock. He was previously on the Post Office staff at Newcastle. His father, Mr. George Bagrie, resides at, 440 Auchmill Road, Bucksburn Unquote. Patriotic Family: Robert Bagrie, was just one of five brothers all of whom served \'With the Colours\' during the Great War. His brother Private James Bagrie Gordon Highlanders - also a pre-war Postman (at Gartly, Aberdeenshire) was Killed-in-Action by enemy shell-fire in France, on 19 November 1916. Medals Verification: The Great War campaign medals all verified as issued per the respective medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders, as under: a). 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2800 (entered \'France\', 11 October 1915, to \'Class Z Reserve\', 21 March 1919) b). British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/1656 (firstly served 8/Gordon, & lastly 5/Gordons) c). Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1656 (firstly served 8/Gordon, & lastly 5/Gordons) d). Imperial Service Medal: London Gazette 31 August 1952, Postal and Telgraph Officer, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Note: The 8th (Service) Battalion Gordon Highlanders, first entered theatre of war, France, on, 2 May 1915, with the battalion disembarking at, Boulogne, France, on 3 May 1915 Robert Bagrie, third son of George Bagrie (a Railway Pointsman) and Margaret \'Maggie\' Bagrie (nee McWilliam), was born in, Premnay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on, 14 July 1891. The 1901 National Census for Scotland records Robert living with his parents and 8 x siblings, comprising; 4 x sisters, viz, Maggie Bagrie, Jessie Ann Bagrie, Jeanett Bagrie & Helen R. Bagrie, together with 4 x brothers viz, John Bagrie, Alexander Bagrie, James Bagrie and Harry Bagrie. In 1910, Robert is recorded in the Royal Mail Appointments register as being a Postman at Huntly, Aberdeenshire, where he had held the appointment since, July 1910. By 1913, Robert had relocated to Newcastle, Northumberland, where the Royal Mail Appointments register record him as being employed since August 1913. The 1939 National Register for England and Wales, records Robert, described as a Postal Clerk, G.P.O., living with his wife and son at their residence located at, Whittington Grove, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. Robert Bagrie is recorded to have died at Newcastle, on, 17 December 1964 The medals mounted on card in the court-style for display purposes Sold together with some hard-copy photocopied research Condition: About GVF

A Petty Officer\'s Saga of Second World War Mediterranean service, who survived a sinking in 1941, served on Malta Convoys, and believed interred by the Vichy French in Tunisia: Chief Petty Officer Ralph William Punchard, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Havock - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Atlantic Star. With clasp \'France and Germany\' - The Africa Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal 1939-45 - Naval LS&GC Medal. GVI first type (M.39646 R. W. Punchard, SY. P.P. H.M.S. Havock.) Survivor of sinking of H.M.S. Grimsby off Tobruk, 25 May 1941: HMS Grimsby was a sloop of the British Royal Navy, the lead ship of her class. Grimsby was built in the 1930s, entering service in 1934. Serving most of her pre-war service at Hong Kong, Grimsby was deployed on convoy escort duties along the East coast of the Britain and in the Mediterranean Sea during the Second World War. Ralph Punchard served aboard H.M.S. Grimsby from 1 November 1939 through to the day the ship was destroyed and sunk off, Tobruk, on, 25 May 1941. \'Grimsby\' and the trawler Southern Main were escorting the tanker Helka to besieged Tobruk. unusually on that fateful day, no fighter air cover had been provided to the small convoy as it steamed along the North African coast, and it was attacked by seven Junkers Ju 87 dive bombers of the Italian 239a Squadriglia attacked the convoy, sinking Hekla and damaging Grimsby. A second attack by Ju 87s of the German I/StG 1 later in the day sank Grimsby, killing eleven of Grimsby\'s crew at the cost of one Ju 87 shot down H.M.S. Havock: Ralph Punchard, was posted to H.M.S. Havock, on 26 May 1941, the day after the sinking of \'Grimsby\'. HMS Havock was an H-class destroyer built for the British Royal Navy in the mid-1930s. Ralph joined Havock when was under repair at Alexandria until 16 June 1941. The ship bombarded Vichy French positions in Lebanon in early July, and then began escorting ships to Tobruk until October. In mid-December, 1941, she escorted the supply ship Breconshire to the island fortress of Malta during the brief engagement known as First Battle of Sirte, and then joined Force K in an attempt to intercept an Italian convoy to Tripoli, Libya. On the night of 18/19 December, the reinforced Force K ran over an Italian minefield that sank one cruiser and damaged two others. Havock escorted the badly damaged light cruiser Aurora back to Malta. Havock was one of four destroyers that escorted Breconshire back to Alexandria in early January 1942. Whilst escorting another convoy to Malta, the ship was diverted to escort the damaged freighter Thermopylae from Benghazi back to Alexandria but the latter was attacked and sunk en route by Axis aircraft on 19 January. Havock rescued some 350 survivors before Thermopylae sank The ship was transferred to the 22nd Destroyer Flotilla in February and continued to escort convoys to Malta. On 22 March 1942, several splinters from a 15-inch (38 cm) near miss from the Italian battleship Littorio perforated one of her boilers during the Second Battle of Sirte, killing eight men. Havock was forced to make for Malta for repairs. Whilst in dock, the ship was a target for Axis aircraft and sustained some damage on 3 April and was ordered to Gibraltar before her repairs were complete. Havock ran aground off Kelibia, Tunisia, in the Strait of Sicily on 6 April and was wrecked, with one crewman killed in the incident. Her crew and passengers were interned by the Vichy French at Laghouat in the Sahara, but were released in November 1942, as a result of Operation Torch. Her wreck was later torpedoed by the Italian submarine Aradam Medals and clasp verification: The 1936-1945 era campaign medal rolls for the Royal Navy, are not yet in the public domain. The recipients extant Royal Navy service sheets do however confirm recipients service for the duration of the Second World War (note service sheets 1939-1946 do not include any enumeration of Second World War campaign medals awarded), together with the names of ships served aboard including confirmation of the award of the Naval LSGC as cited below: - The 1939-45 Star: Qualified serving aboard H.M.S. Grimsby 1939-1940, Service Sheet refers - The Atlantic Star. With clasp \'France and Germany\': Qualified for Atlantic Star aboard H.M.S. Grimsby 1939-1940 - The Africa Star: Qualified serving H..M.S. Nile / H.M.S. Havock April-July 1941 - Defence Medal: Awarded for aggregated service (served for duration of WW2) - War Medal 1939-45: Awarded for 28 days uniformed service 1939-45 - Naval LSGC. GVI issue: Medal shown as \'Traced\' on service sheet 24.10.41 Ralph William Punchard, son of Richard Punchard (a Farm Labourer) and Emma Elizabeth Punchard (nee Hipkin) was a native of, Norwich, Bramerton, Norfolk, England, where he was born on 21 August 1908. Ralph joined the Royal Navy on 16 August 1924., on which date he was rated \'Boy II\'. Amongst the ships he served aboard in the period 1924-28, including, H.M.S. Centurion, H.M.S. Warspite, H.M.S. Malaya & H.M.S. Centaur. Ralph Punchard married Nora Annie Nicholls in 1929. He is recorded to have died at Norwich, Norfolk, England, sometime during the first quarter of 1976 Condition: Mostly GVF

A photographic attributed No 5 Commando, Burma Campaign medal group of 4: - The 1939-45 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal All medals with long lengths of un-used un-creased silk medal ribbons, the medal all contained in original greaseproof packets of issue Sold together with below contemporary studio portrait photograph - Army Commando circa 1944 in tropical shirt-sleeve order. Wearing beret with 'Rifle Brigade' cap badge. Reverse of photograph contemporary annotated 'No 5 Commando No 2 Troop' The youthful Army Commando in the portrait is sporting 2 x large tattoos on his forearms; on his right are crossed Gurkha Kukris with Kings Crown on top; on left forearm is a buxom girl with her thighs and arms wrapped around a serpent! The un-named Commando in the photograph bears a striking resemblance to No 14411451 Private Cyril William Frederick Linsey, No 5 Commando, late Rifle Brigade, who was Killed-in-Action at, Maungdaw, Burma, on 23 March 1944. Note that Commando on-line archives have a photograph of Private Linsey, and state that he was serving with No 5 Commando No 2 Troop at the time of his death As of writing, we do not know whether Private Linsey had previously served in No 5 Commando No 2 Troop (his extant Army Service Record may yield such information?), or whether the photograph in this lot offered is indeed Private Linsey Condition: Medals EF (Virtually uncirculated)

A Physical Instructor's Second World War and Malaya Emergency campaign medal group of 3: Staff Sergeant J. Bromley Army Physical Training Corps) - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR clasp 'Malaya? (2547913 S/Sgt. J. Bromley. A.P.T.C.) Note: The GSM medal now loose/detached from the original 'swing style' mounting bar as worn by the recipient, the mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings to reverse of the mounting bar Condition: About GVF

A Piffer\'s North West Frontier & China \'Boxer Rebellion\' campaign medal pair: Sepoy Madat Khan, 4th Punjab Infantry (Punjab Frontier Force) - IGS 1854 Medal. Silver \'Hazara 1888\' & \'Waziristan 1894-95\' (1027 Sepoy Mast Khan, 4th Pjb Infy) - China Medal 1900. Silver. No clasp (1027 Sepoy Mast Khan, 4th Pjb Infy) In 1894, there were at least 4 x men with the name Mast Khan serving in the 4th Punjab Infantry - this indicated by the bracketed numeral (4) following the recipients name as engraved on the IGS 1854 Medal. All - of course - were uniquely identified by their unique regimental numbers, in the case of this man No 1027, as engraved on both medals The recipient was by ethnicity and faith a Punjabi Mussalman who held the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 4th Punjab Infantry of the Punjab Frontier Force The 4th Punjab Infantry Regiment: The regiment has its origins on, 18 April 1849, when it was raised by Captain G. G. Denniss, at Lahore, Punjab, as part of the Transfrontier Brigade, which became the Punjab Irregular Force (PIF) in 1851. The regiment was designated as the 57th Wilde\'s Rifles (Frontier Force) in 1903, and 4th Battalion (Wilde\'s) 13th Frontier Force Rifles in 1922. In 1947, it was allocated to the Pakistan Army, where it continues to exist as 9th Battalion The Frontier Force Regiment Condition: Toned about GVF

A Pilot Aviator / Member of Parliament medal group of 6: Group Captain Clifford Arthur Bernard Bowman Wilcock, M.P., O.B.E., A.F.C., Royal Air Force, late, Royal Flying Corps, Royal West Surrey Regiment & 14th London Regiment (London Scottish). - Air Force Cross. GV issue (Captain C.A. Wilcock) - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (1596 Pte C.A.B.B. Wilcock. 14/Lond:R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt. C.A.B.B. Wilcock. R.A.F.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Capt. C.A.B.B. Wilcock. R.A.F.) - Coronation Medal 1937 - Iraq (Kingdom): Active Service Medal. With clasp ?Southern Kurdistan 1930-31? Important: Air Force cross with customised swivel suspension and contemporary engraved on reverse (see image). The recipients names on the British War & Interallied Victory have been officially corrected Note: The above British medals all verified per the London Gazette and respective medal rolls and Medal Index Cards Note: AFC: Supplement to LG 3/6/1919, p7034, to Lt (A/Capt.) Clifford Arthur Bernard Bowman Wilcock (R.W. Surrey. R). In addition to the above medals the recipient is confirmed as being issued and or entitled to the below following medals; - Officer of the Order of the British Empire (Military Division) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Coronation Medal 1953 Born in Luton, Bedfordshire, Wilcock was educated at St Dunstan's College in Catford. He had joined the 14th London Regiment (London Scottish) in 1912 and served with them in the First World War, later transferring to the Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment. Wounded at Ypres, he was seconded into the Royal Flying Corps in June 1917 on his recovery, and he became a founding member of the Royal Air Force. He was awarded the Air Force Cross in 1919. At the end of the war Wilcock studied engineering at the University of Edinburgh before rejoining the RAF with 208 Squadron in Egypt and Constantinople from 1921 to 1923. He alternated between home postings dealing with administration, and engineering work on RAF bases (including in Iraq until 1932). Among his posts was assisting at the Experimental Establishment in Felixstowe. From July 1935 he was on administrative duties at Ruislip, where he founded one of the first Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Squadrons in 1937. Retiring in September 1938 with the rank of Group Captain, he became a broker and underwriter at Lloyds of London. He was a Freeman of the City of London. On the outbreak of the Second World War he offered his services and was made an Air Ministry civil servant (Deputy Director of Manning), and ultimately rose to Senior Personnel Officer for RAF Transport Command. He was awarded the OBE in 1944. A member of the Labor Party and the Fabian Society since 1921, Wilcock was chosen in February 1945 as one of the Labor candidates for Derby, a two-member constituency. He and his fellow candidate Philip Noel-Baker won the seat in the 1945 general election with majorities over 20,000. After the Boundary Commission split Derby into two single-member seats, Wilcock was elected for Derby North from 1950. He specialised in aviation issues, and was Chairman of a departmental committee on training and recruitment for civil aviation from 1946 to 1949. He was also made a Director of several aviation companies, including Derby Aviation. Moderate in his politics, Wilcock was not a frequent speaker in the House of Commons, but he was respected for his knowledge of his subject. He was made a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and also developed an interest in health, being a member of the Medical Research Council and a Governor of Westminster Hospital. He died at Westminster on 14 January 1962. Condition: Great War medals with contact wear about VF, others better

A Pipe-Majors group of 7: Pipe-Major D. \'Swank\' McLeod, 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders - British War Medal. Silver issue (3-7366 Pte. D. Macleod. Seaforth) - Interallied Victory Medal (3-7366 Pte. D. Macleod. Seaforth) - IGSM 1908. GV \'NWF 1930-31\' (2810142 Sjt. D. Mac Leod.Seaforth) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LSGC. GVI \'Regular Army\' (2810142. W.O.Cl.2. D. Macleod. Seaforth) - Efficiency Medal, GVI first \'Territorial\' (2810142 W.O.Cl.2. D. McLeod, Seaforth) The group court mounted on card for display. Pipe-Major Donald \'Swank\' Macleod served during the Great War with the 2nd and 7th Battalions Seaforth Highlanders, the former Pipers (of which Macleod is listed in the Regimental records) were, \'\'largely employed as runners, orderlies, etc., and suffered very heavy casualties. On several occasions during the open fighting they were employed in the attack as pipers. Of 23 pipers who went to France with the battalion 6 were killed and 10 wounded in the first year of the war. The opinion of the officers is that only the difficulty of reinforcements limits the employment of pipers in action.\'\' Provenance: Matt Taylor Collection, Christies (London) 1983 Research: The medals accompanied with some photocopied research including photograph of recipient in uniform, as part of the \'Highland Brigade Gathering Cawnpore, 1931 - Pipe Majors\' Condition: Great Wars medal polished GF, others GVF

A Piper who was Killed-in-Action at 'First Day of Loos' 1914 Star campaign medal group of 3: Piper John Grant McGrimmon, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914 Star. Clasp '5th Aug-22nd Nov 1914' (335 Pte. J. C. McGrimmon, 2/Gord. Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (335 Pte. J. C. McGrimmon, Gord Highrs) - Interallied Victory Medal (335 Pte. J. C. McGrimmon, Gord Highrs) Note: All campaign medals and clasps confirmed as entitled per the recipients Medal Index Card. The clasp on the 1914 Star is an original clasp Important: Reference 'The Pipes of War' the recipient is confirmed as having been wounded at Ypres, 1914, and killed at Loos Reference 'Pipes and War' entry on 2/Gordons; Quote, The battalion took 32 pipers out to France; by the end of the first year of the campaign 10 had been killed and 20 wounded. At Loos and in the Somme fighting the pipers of the 2nd Gordons repeatedly played the battalion into action and suffered heavily... Unquote. John Grant McGrimmon, was a native of Ballochford, Cabrach, Banffshire, Scotland, where he had been born on 25 June 1891. He was the son of Mary McGrimmon, a Farm Servant Prior to the Great War, John enlisted at Dufftown, Banffshire, for service with his local regiment the Gordon Highlanders On the outbreak of the Great War, John was serving with 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders in Cairo, Egypt. Mobilized for war, John together with the rest of his unit entered theatre of war 'France' on 7 October 1914. During the first battle of Ypres fought between October and November 1914, he was wounded-in-action (ref 'Pipes of War'). Later he served with his battalion at Loos, where on the first day of that particular bloodbath, the Pipers of the 2nd Battalon Gordon Highlanders plaid their men into battle - Piper McGrimmon being one of the 13 x gallant pipers of 2/Gordons killed-in-action or died-of-wounds on that fateful day 'First Day of Loos'! Piper John Grant McGrimmon has no known grave, but is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France. He was survived by his mother, who lived at 28 Fife Street, Dufftown, Banfshire and who later married to become Mrs Mary Innes Sold together with copied research, including Medal Index Card, which confirms all of above details All medals fitted with long legths of original issue silk watered ribands as issued Condition:

A Piper's Second Afghanistan War campaign medal pair to a Piper who also served in the first 'Boer War' of 1881: Piper Robert McKenzie, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, late 92nd Highlanders and Highland Rifle Militia - Afghanistan 1880. 'Charasia' 'Kabul' 'Kandahar' (151* ***er, R. McKenzie, 92n* ***hrs) - Kabul to Kandahar Star (1514 Piper R. McKenzie 92nd Highlanders) Note: Contact wear from star has typically worn the naming on the silver medal, those letters that have been affected as rubbed or not very clear are indicated by * Important: Both campaign medals and all clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/53). Only 5 x men listed on 92nd Highlanders medal roll as holding appointment 'Piper' of which 4 x earned 'three clasp' medals as well as the Kabul to Kandahar Star. Both medals enumerated in the recipients service papers as his full and complete medal entitlement Robert McKenzie was a native of Nigg, Tain, Ross-shire, Scotland, where he had been born circa 1848. He indicated that he was a resident of Inverness, when he enlisted there on 29 November 1866, for service in the British Army with the 92nd Highlanders. At his time of enlistment he described himself as having been 18 yeara of age, and by 'Trade' a 'Farm Servant'. Robert was however no stranger to military service, as time of his enlistment he cited prior service with the Ross-shire Militia (Highland Rifle Militia). Robert was appointed 'Piper' on 26 October 1876, and continued to hold the appointment through to 29 January 1893, being promoted Lance-Corporal on 30 January 1893, which appopintment he held through to his discharge on 29 November 1887. By the time of his final discharge, Robert McKenzie had racked-up an impressive 21 years and 1 day service that include overseas service as under; - India: 26 January 1868 - 30 March 1879: 11 years 64 days - Afghanistan: 31 March 1879 - 18 October 1880: 1 year 202 days - India: 19 October 1880 - 29 January 1881: 103 days - South Africa: 30 January 1881 - 21 January 1882: 1 year As a Piper he served in the Afghanistan War 1878-1880, including the principal actions of Charasia, Kabul, the forced 310 mile march from Kabul to Kandahar, and the final battles at that latter place in September 1880. During the first 'Boer War' in South Africa, 1881, the 92nd Highlanders fought at Majuba Hill Interestingly Robert's brother John (No 2027), had also joined the 92nd Highlanders, a year after him in 1869, and together they had served alongside each other throughout their overseas services in India, Afghanistan (John was shot in the abdomen at Kandahar on 1 September 1880) and South Africa. However their family duet was split in 1881, when the 75th Stirlingshire Regiment and the 92nd Highlanders were amalgamated to become the 1st and 2nd Battalions respectively of the 'Gordon Highlanders', with Robert continuing in the 2/Gordons, but with John transferring to 1/Gordons (and later campaign service in Egypt in 1882) At the time of taking his final discharge in 1887, Robert's military conduct and character was described as having been 'Very Good'. He left the Army having earned 2 x campaign medals and a second class education certificate. In addition he had found time to wed while on home service, and had married Catherine Ross at Durham, England, on 11 January 1884. His inteded place of residence after leavign the Army was cited as being, 33 Warkworth Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne The medals mounted on a Victorian period brooch buckle riband bar. The mounting bar retaining it's original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Usual pitting (for a Piper) & contact wear on the Afghanistan medal this F, the Star about VF

A Piper's Great War gallantry group of 3: Piper John Webster, 1/4th 'City of Aberdeen' Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, late Aberdeen City Police & Aberdeen City Police Pipe Band - Military Medal. GV first issue (201290 Piper J. Webster. 1/4 Gord: Highrs:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (3899 Pte. J. Webster, Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (3899 Pte. J. Webster, Gordons.) Important: All medals and both regimental numbers confirmed as being the recipients full medal entitlement per the respective Medal Index Card and the London Gazette. The Military Medal being published in the London Gazette of 6 August 1918, wherein Piper John Webster is shown as being a resident of Aberdeen, Scotland Reference 'The Pipes of War' (Seton & Grant, 1920) the authors under the chapter dealing with 'Individual' Achievements' state that Piper William (sic) Webster of 4/Gordons was decorated with the Military Medal as under; Quote, In the face of heavy fire during the retirement in March, 1918, repeatedly brought up ammunition to the men in the front line. Was awarded the Military Medal Unquote. The authors of 'The Pipes of War' under the respective 'Regimental Records' and nominal rolls of pipers show that there was only one Piper by the name Webster - J. Webster - in 4/Gordons, and that he was awarded the Military Medal. Indeed of the 23 x Pipers listed under 4/Gordons only three were awarded the Military Medal viz 201290 Piper John Webster, together with messers G. Paterson (also awarded a bar to the MM) and P. Bowie Piper John Webster, who resided with his wife at 8 Thistle Place, Aberdeen (his parents resided at 34 Rose Street, Aberdeen), was a pre-war Constable in the City of Aberdeen Police Force. He was also a long standing 'Piper' of some distinction in the Aberdeen City Police Pipe Band. The local newspaper 'The Evening Express', issue of 17 May 1918, contains a report of the award of the M.M. to Piper Webster together with details of his service in the Police Force - the same paper also includes a picture of John in full-dress Pipers uniform of the Aberdene City Police Pipe Band, wearing a cocked eagle feathered balmoral bonnet, with baldric belt and playing the pipes The medals mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended on silk watered ribbons om a contemporary medal mounting bar, this latter retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Provenance: Spink, 28 April 2005 Condition: Toned the MM with scratch in obverse field, the group VF

A Piper's impressive 51st Highland Division 'Casualty' group of 7: Piper Peter Clark, Gordon Highlanders - GSM 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'Palestine' (2873970 Pte. P. Clark. Gordons.) - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star. With '8th Army' clasp as issued - Italy Star - France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Also sold with three regimental piping medals as under; - A. Silver medal. Obv: Regimental badge Rev: March Under 2 Years 1932 1st Pte. Clark - B. Silver regimental prize medal. Obv: Regimental insignia Rev: Un-marked - C. Bronze prize medal. Obv: Badge Rev: Eng; March Starthspey & Reel 1933 Note: GSM medal and clasp confirmed on the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/507) wherein it is shown that only an estimated 23 x GSMmedals with clasp 'Palestine' were awarded to all-ranks of the Gordon Highlanders. The roll annotated to reflect that 22 of the Gordons - including Piper Clark - were all section 'A' Reservists mobilized for attachment to 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment - and a rare medal thus named to the Gordon Highlanders Sold together with: - Photcopied article from North East of Scotland Newspaper - Large original portrait photograph of Piper Clark in Pipers tropical dress, in India - Large original portrait photograph of Piper Clark in Pipers khaki home-service uniform - War Office photo showing Piper Clark playing to the 'Jock's' somewhere in North Africa - Regular photo showing a kilted / sun helmeted 1/Gordons route march in India Important: Piper Clark confirmed as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' in the left shoulder at St. Valery in 1940, but who avoided capture! He subsequently served with the Gordon Highlanders in the re-constituted 51st Highland Division throughout the North African campaigns, climaxing in his participation in the greatest massed 'Pipes and Drums' victory parade that was ever orchestrated, when the 'Pipes and Drums' of the 51st Highland Division led a victory parade through the streets of Tripoli - an event captured for posterity by the news camera crews of the free-world press. A North East of Scotland newspaper carried the below folling article apertaining to Piper Clark; Quote, ...Bagpipes skirled and one wonders what those Nazis who had heard the same before thought. They were the best of Rommel's troops, but they could not withstand the dash of the Highlanders, who took no thought of numbers or obstacles. They literally hewed a way through the road, and the road to Tripoli was open to the Eighth Army. "Cock O' The North" Pipers from the North-East, members of a Gordon Highlanders band, piped the victorious troops into Tripoli. They included Piper Peter Clark, youngest son of Mrs Clark, 42 Chapel Street, Portsoy, and his young chum, Piper David Duncan, whose parents reside in Jamaica Street, Aberdeen. "Your news is as good as a leeter form Peter himself," said his wife, Mrs Clark, who is at present staying with her parents, Mr and Mrs Leslie Jaffrey, The Tower, Dufftown, when I told her of Piper Clark's part in the triumphal entry of the Eighth Army. "We heard the broadcast of the pipe music from Tripoli's city square," Mrs Clark went on. "I think I recognised one of the tunes played as 'Doo'cot Park,' which is one of Peter's favourites - he was always playing it at home. But when the Gordons were piping the Eighth Army into the city I am certain they would be playing 'The Cock O' The North.' "I'm pretty sure that Piper Davie Duncan had been with my husband. Piper Duncan is just a young chap in his early twenties, but he went out to Egypt with Peter in June last year to join the Gordons unit, and ever since they have been pals. "As an 'old' soldier Peter has been 'looking after' his young chum." Worked at Portsoy Thirty-three years of age, Piper Clark, whose father, foreman surfaceman at Portsoy for many years, died just before the war, served seven years in the army. Five were spent in India. It was only a few eeeks after his marriage to Miss Jaffrey that in June 1936 he was called out as a reservist, and was sent to Palestine during the trouble there. He was back in this country again before the end of the year. He joined the railway service, and when he was again called out at the beginning of the war he was stationed at Grange, with his home at Drumburn Gate House, Keith. With the 51st Division Piper Clark went over to France, and he was wounded through the left shoulder at St.Valery, but got out of the country safely. Along with him in the 5th Gordons at that time was Pte. James Jaffrey, only brother of Mrs Clark. He was taken prionser by the Germans, and is now working on a farm in Germany. Pte. Jaffrey was a regular soldier. After his spell in hospital Piper Clark served for a considerable period at Bridege of Don Barracks before going to the Middle East. Unquote. Condition: GSM toned, the group GVF and better

A Piper's pre 1914 'Edwardian' era Coronation and Long Service medal pair: Piper John Goodall, 9th (Dumbartonshire) Battalion Argylls and Sutherland Highlanders (Territorial Force) - Coronation Medal 1911 (442 Piper J. Goodall. 9th A &-S.Hdrs) - Territorial Force Efficiency Medal 1908. EDVII (442 Piper J. Goodall. 9 / A & S. Hdrs) Note: Coronation Medal contemporary regimetnally engraved in serifed capitals. The TFEM with 'rank and single forename initial' only, neatly privately engraved - the number, surname and regiment otherwise all officially impressed as issued Both medals verified as entitled per below authorities; - Coronation Medal 1911 (Ref Medal Roll - unique to Piper & only 7 medals to 9/Argylls) - TFEM (Ref Army Order No 188 of July 1909 - wherein shown as Private) In addition Piper Goodall is also known to have been entitled to a 1914-15 Star (Ref WO 129/2813 - shown on roll and medal index card as Piper) and British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals (Ref WO 329/1692) John Goodall was born in 1875 in the Parish of Kirkintilloch, Dumbartonshire., Scotland. He was an 'Iron Moulder' by occupation, employed at the Star Foundry, Kirkintilloch. On 3 February 1892 Goodall enrolled as a Piper in the Dumbartonshire Rifle Volunteers at Helensburgh. In 1908, following the Haldane reforms, Goodall was transferred to the 9th (Dumbartonshire) Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (TF) at Helensburgh. With the start of the Great War, he was mobilized with his battalion and entered France in February 1915. Due to an eye injury Goodall was invalided to England in November 1915. As a Lance-Corporal he was discharged on 14 April 1916 at the termination of his engagement. The pair mounted in the swing style suspended from contemporary silk ribands. The mounting bar retaining it's long hinged pin and clasp fittings With copied service papers, Coronation Medal 1911 roll extract and general service details A unique Coronation Medal to a 'Piper' of the 9th Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Condition: Toned VF

A Piper's Victorian era multi-campaign medal group of 4: Piper George Mitchell 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - Egypt Medal. 'El-Teb-Tamaai' 'Nile 1884-85' (268 Piper G. Mitchell, 1/Gord:Highrs:) - QSA Medal. 5 x clasps 'CC' 'Pa' 'Dr' 'Joh' 'Belfast' (268 Pte G. Mitchell, Gordon Highrs:) - KSA Medal. With 2 x dated 'South Africa' clasps (268 Pte G. Mitchell, Gordon Highrs:) - Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. With obverse dated 1884-86 (268 G.H.) Note: Also sold with 2 x handsome 'Elkington' of London, die-struck prize medals, with reverse legends 'Pretoria Coronation Celebration Sports of 1902'. These medals were competed for by the British Military garrison of Pretoria, South Africa in 1902. Both medals bearing the distinctive high relief 'Elkington' obverse bust, and both named on reverse with recipients name, as under; A. 9ct Gold (stamped on rim): First Prize won by G. Mitchell 'Sword Dance' B. Silver un-marked: Second Prize won by G. Mitchell 'Highland Fling' Important: Medal and clasp entitlement confirmed per the respective campaign medals rolls (ref WO 100/66 for the Egypt medal and Khedival Star; WO 100/203 for the QSA medal and WO 100/343 for the KSA medal) Reference 'Pipers of the Highland Regiments 1854-1902' (R.H. Crawford, 2009) the below following biography is taken; Quote, MITCHELL, George 268. Born in 1862, a cabinet maker by trade, residing at Kinnaird Place, Brechin, Angus, when he enlisted in the Gordon Highlanders in 1881. Served as a Piper with the 1st Battalion during the Soudan campaign of 1884-85. Took part in the actions at El-Teb and Tamaai in February and March, 1884 and operations around the Upper Nile in 1884 and 85. Promoted Lance-Corporal, 22nd October 1885, and later Corporal, the first Piper-Corporal in the Battalion since the 1881 amalgamation. Also served with the Battalion during the South African War of 1899-1902, including the battle of Paardeberg in February and the action at Johannesburg and Belfast in May and August, 1900. Discharged at Glasgow, 9th November, 1902 on termination of his second period of limited engagement. Intended place of residence was 15 Montrose Street, Brechin, Angus. His conduct was noted as "latterly good." A member of the Glasgow Branch of the Gordon Highlanders Association, "he was considered both a good piper and dancer and in his day gained many prizes." Died 10th October, 1936. He had bequeathed a set of pipes, said to be 150 years old, to the Brechin Museum. Unquote. Sold together with accompanying soft-copy of recipients service papers that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: Egypt pair with usual (for a Piper) pitting & contact wear GF, the others VF

A poignant documented \'Somme Veteran\'s\' Great War casualty pair of medals: Corporal John \'Jack\' Thomas Lynam, 1st/6th (Morayshire) Battalion Seaforth Highlanders (Territorial Force) - British War Medal. Silver issue (3605 Cpl. J. T. Lynam. Sea. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (3605 Cpl. J. T. Lynam. Sea. Highrs.) Sold together with below following original ephemera (a/f) - Named card box issues of issue for the Great War medals (flattened a/f) - Transmittal letter for next of kin of the fallen from the King George V & Queen Mary on Buckingham Palace letter-head - Transmittal notice for Memorial Plaque Medals verification: Both medals confirmed as the recipient\'s complete medal entitlement for the Great War per below cited medal rolls of the Seaforth Highlanders: - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/1644, the medal roll compiled and signed at Perth, Scotland on, 16 April 1920 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1644, the medal roll compiled and signed at Perth, Scotland on, 16 April 1920 Died of Disease: Corporal John \'Jack\' Thomas Lynam is confirmed having died in France, on 10 December 1916, of illness contracted while on active service during the Great War The memory of the life and supreme sacrifice of Corporal John \'Jack\' Thomas Lynam, is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, on a regimental headstone memorial bearing the badge of the Seaforth Highlanders, located at the CWGC British Cemetery, Contay, Somme, Picardy, France \'Jack\' Lynam was a well known resident of his hometown Crich community and the local county newspapers published the following articles following his recorded death on active service: Quote (Derbyshire Times issue of 23 December 1916); Unquote. CRICH SEAFORTH’S DEATH Information was received last weekend that Lance Corporal J. T. Lynam of the Seaforth Highlanders, son of Mr and Mrs Lynam of the Post Office Fritchley, had died at the Front in France. The Matron of the 49th Casualty Clearing Section wrote saying that Lance Corporal Lynam died on the 10th last from pneumonia and that the funeral took place at the British Military Cemetery, Contay. The sad news caused widespread sorrow and regret in the Fritchley and Crich district, where the deceased soldier was well-known and respected. He enlisted about fifteen months ago and saw much hard fighting at the Western Front. In the terrible battle of the Somme he had many narrow escapes and it is the bitter irony of fate that he should come through all this and then die from illness. One incident which occurred is worth recording. During one engagement some elaborate German dug-outs were captured and Lance Corporal Lynam was in charge of the party which took possession. On entering one of the dug-outs he found a German inside and ordered the latter to come out. The “Boche” however, beckoned to Lance Corporal Lynam to come further inside and then whilst parlaying the treacherous German fired point blank at the Britisher, but fortunately missed. What happened to the Hun is not recorded! The late Mr Lynam was about 30 years of age and single. He was a member of the Fritchley Congregational Church, the members of which will keenly feel his loss. He formerly took an interest in local football and was at different times goalkeeper for the Fritchley Congregational and Alderwasley football clubs. He also had association with Cromford at which place he spent several summers camping out. Before he joined the Army he was employed at the Chief Goods Manager’s Office, Midland Railway, Derby. The utmost sympathy is felt for the bereaved family. And secondly; Quote (Derbyshire Courier, issue of 13 January 1917); FRITCHLEY SEAFORTH’S DEATH The sad circumstances of Cpl Jack Lynam\'s death in hospital in France on 10 December have just been received by his sister at the Post Office, Fritchley. The news is conveyed in a sympathetic letter from Lieutenant G E Edwards, an officer of his company. he writes: \"I was informed that your brother was ill in bed, so I went and saw him and then got the doctor to see him again. Next morning 8 December he went to hospital, and I had a talk with him before he went away. He was very ill and could hardly breathe, but still said he was sorry to go at such a time as he fully understood toward the situation, as we were going into action again and he knew how small our company was. I was the only officer. Yesterday we were informed from the hospital that he had died on 10 December. This was a great shock to me and his comrades, but no one here realised we were to lose such a soldier under such circumstances. His comrades join with me in expressing our heartfelt sympathy to you in your great loss. I may tell you I had a great admiration for your brother, as he was one of the few who returned after our victory on 13 November. He was promoted Cpl the day he left and I had his name put forward for gallantry and devotion to duty on that date.\" Unquote. John \'Jack\' Thomas Lynam, Sim, second son of James Lynam (a Sub-Postmaster) and Elizabeth Mary Lynam (nee Leam) was a native of, Heage, Derbyshire, England, where he was born on, 21 February 1887. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales, records \'Jack\' employed as a \'Clerk\' working with a Railway Company. In 1911, he was living with his parents and all three of his full-blood siblings (an older brother & 2 x younger sisters), at the family residence located at, Fritchley, Derbyshire (as no house number is shown presumably the family resided above the \'Post Office\' in Fritchley). \'Jack\' enlisted in the British Army sometime in the Autumn of 1915, with records showing he enlisted at Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland, where he was posted to the Seaforth Highlanders. After completing his basic training, he was sometime after 31 December 1915, posted to the local Territorial Force battalion of the Seaforth Highlanders, vis, 1/6th (Moray) Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, that had been serving overseas in France, under higher formation of the 51st Highland Division, British Expeditionary Force, since May 1915. In spite of being in the thick of the action during the Battle of the Somme, \'Jack\' sadly died of disease in France, on 10 December 1916 Clients should cut & paste below link into Google Search, to access an excellent community historical website commemorating the lives and services of the residents of Crich (Derbyshire) and nearby communities who served in the Great War, and that contains a dedicated biographical page with several photographs pertaining to \'Jack\' Lynam - and it is courtesy of the referenced \'Crich\' website that we have included an image of \'Jack\' in his Seaforth uniform..... https://www.crichparish-ww1.co.uk/ww1webpages/lynamjohnthomas.html The medals in choice virtually pristine condition, with only minimal signs of prior handling Condition: Silver medal toned EF Interallied Victory \'Bright\' unblemished EF

A poignant family group for two brothers: Lieutenant William Allan Mollison, 2/6th Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) att'd 52 Company Machine Gun Corps, late Highland Light Infantry & Lieutenant John Mollison, 208 Squadron Royal Air Force - 1914-15 Star (2. Lieut: W.A. Mollison. W.Rid: R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. W.A. Mollison.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut. W. A. Mollison.) - Memorial plaque (William Allan Mollison) Note: Lieutenant Allan William Mollison, 2/6th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) 52nd Coy. Machine Gun Corps 'Died of Wounds' in France on 1 October 1918 - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. J. Mollison. R.A.F.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut. J. Mollison. R.A.F.) - Memorial plaque (John Mollison) Note: Lieutenant John Mollison, 208th Squadron Royal Air Force was 'Killed-in-Action' in France on 27 August 1918 Note: All the campaign medals contained in a custom made contemporary mahogany hinged glazed frame (and not suitable for postage for overseas). The Memorial plaques are both loose. William and John Mollison were the sons of John and Margaret Mollison, of 6 Kelvin Drive, Kelvinside, Glasgow, Scotland John Mollison, born in Glasgow, Scotland, on 10 July 1898, was the first brother to die during the Great War. At the time of his death John was only 20 years of age. John Mollison, was a trained Sopwith Camel pilot of 208 Squadron, and prior to his death claimed at least one shared 'Victory' of an Albatros D.V, shot down over Proven, Belgium, on 8 May 1918 - he shared his 'Joint-Kill' with brother squadron officer Lieutenant William Edward George Mann, who subsequently became an Air Ace and claimed 13 'Victories' while flying with 208 Squadron. Lieutenant Mollison was last seen alive by his comrades on 27 August 1918, at 7.40 am at which time his aircraft was going down out of control pursued by 4 Fokker DVII's. There are various claims for him, but only that of Lt Marwitz of Jasta 30's is the most credible - Lt Marwitz was already an Air Ace with 10 x Victories at that time, and a further 5 x Victories by the end of hostilities William Allan Morrison, the eldest of the brothers, was an officer in the 2nd/6th (Territorial Force) Battalion, Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment), but was attached to the 52nd Company, Machine Gun Corps, when HE died on 1 October 1918. William was educated at Hillhead High School, the Royal Technical College, and the School of Art. While at school he was an active member of the Officers Training Corps. In 1914 he enlisted in the Glasgow Highlanders. In June 1915, he was transferred to a Cadet Battalion and after a period of training was posted to the Duke of Wellington?s (West Riding Regiment). In September of the same year he volunteered for service with the British Expeditionary Force, and was several months in the trenches near Ypres where he contracted rheumatic fever, and was invalided home. After a term of light duty he returned to France in May 1916, and later took part in the early stages of the Battle of the Somme, during which time he was appointed the battalion Adjutant. Winter conditions caused a recurrence of his old trouble, and he was again invalided home. On his recovery he was advised to transfer to the Machine Gun Corps in order to keep out of the trenches, and in this new branch he proved himself so efficient that he was retained for four months as an instructor. In January 1918, William went to Palestine, but in April returned to France with the 52nd Division. There he experienced some of the hardest fighting of the war, and was continuously in action for weeks on end. On 13 September 1918, when just about to come out of action, he was severely wounded in several places by a shell. Septic poisoning set in, and he succumbed to his wounds in hospital at Wimereux on the 1 October 1918. William is at rest in Terlincthun British Cemetery, Boulogne, Pas de Calais, France. His commanding officer writinG to his parents remarked that William had been one of his very best officers, and was a was a very gallant officer. He even wroter that he had twice recommended William for the award of the Military Cross on two separate occasions in August 1918 The felow Glaswegian and famous inter-war Scottish aviator, 'Jim' Mollison - husband of world famous female aviator 'Amy Johnson' - might be elated to the Mollison brothers above............ Postage and packaging: We will only include and despatch the glazed frame to buyers in United Kingdom - entirely at their own risk. For overseas buyers our quotation is including shipping of medals and plaques only The medals are virtually uncirculated, and complete with original long lengths of silk water weave ribands Condition: Memorial plaques GVF, the medals EF

A poignant \'His Chum Died in his Arms\' Old Contemptible\'s & India Sweat\'s\' Great War campaign & long service medal group of 4: Private Frederick William Hailey, Corps of Military Police late 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade - 1914 Star. No clasp (1886 Pte F. Hailey. 2/Rif: Brig.) - British War. Silver issue (1886 Pte. F. Hailey. Rif. Brig.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1886 Pte. F. Hailey. Rif. Brig.) - Military LS&GC Medal. GV 2nd type (7681757 Pte. F. W. Hailey. C. of Mil. P.) Frederick William Hailey initially served during the Great War with the 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade in the French theatre of war from 9 November 1914. He subsequently transferred to the Military Foot Police. Frederick is confirmed as having written & sent a letter of comfort from the 'Trenches' to the fiancee of a fallen comrade - his chum Corporal Percy George Redman, 2/Rifle Rifle Brigade - who was 'Killed-in-Action' by a 'Sniper' on 14 March 1915, during the Battle of Neuve Chapelle. The letter was published in the Chichester Observer issue of, 7 April 1915. From the contents of the letter, it is evident that Frederick Hailey was in the thick of the fighting at Neauve Chapelle - wherat 2/Rifle Brigade suffered 12 x officers and 365 x other ranks killed & wounded during the fighting between 10-14 March 1915. Quote, Fishbourne Man's Death News has been received of the death of Corporal Percy Redman of the Rifle Brigade, whose home was at Clay Lane, Fishbourne. Very pathetic was the letter in which the sad news was to his fiancee. It was written by a comrade, Rifleman Hailey, and ran as follows:- "I hope you will forgive me if you think I am taking a liberty in writing to you, but as Percy was my chum I think it is my duty to tell you of his death. He died in my arms, and did not have the chance to say even a word, as it was all so sudden. We had both got through the attack all right, and I can assure you it was terrible, and one of these days, if you will alow me, I will write and tell you all about it. The day before Percy was captured we had captured five Germans in a cellar. You can take it from me that Percy died a soldier;s death and was't a bit afraid of death or the Germans. You have the satisfaction of knowing that he was true to his country to the last. He was killed by a sniper, and was buried in the firing line at Neuve Chapelle, and all the time he was being buried the Germans were shelling us. I want you to accept please my deepest sympathy and that of his officers, who are very much upset over it. Percy was loved by all his Company, and I know I shall never forget him. I am sending his cap-badge, which he was always saying was for you, and also your locket and lock of hair, which I took from his pocket." Unquote. Important: A search of on-line medal rolls confirm that there was only one 'Rifleman Hailey' serving with 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade, in March 1915, and that was 1886 Rifleman Frederick William Hailey The medals mounted as-worn in the swing style. The silk ribands suspended from a mounting bar that retains its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Polished mostly about VF

A Policeman's Great War campaign and long service medal group of 4, together with St. John Ambulance Association Medallion: Constable John Houghton, Liverpool City Police, late 2/1 West Lancashire Divisional Company, Army Cyclist Corps - British War Medal. Silver issue (18190 Pte. J. Houghton. A.Cyc.Corps.) - Interallied Victory Medal (18190 Pte. J. Houghton. A.Cyc.Corps.) - Liverpool City Police Good Service. Bronze. Presented 15th Sept 1939 (Con. "223". E. John Houghton) - Liverpool City Police Good Service. Silver. Presented 15th Sept 1944 (Con. 223. E. J. Houghton) - St. John Ambulance Association Medallion (317220 John Haughton) Note: The Liverpool City Police medals both fitted with their respective integral buckle brooches on ribands and contained in fitted leatherette cases of issue. The silver Police medal with clasp 'Service over 30 years'. The St.John medallion in original named and titled card box of issue Important: Confirmed 'Wounded' to left leg and chest by GSW on 8 April 1918 John Houghton, the son of William and Ellen Houghton, was a native of St. Helens, Lancashire, England, where he was born circa 1891. The 1911 National Census for England and Wales recording that in that year, he was employed as an 'Assistant Pawnbroker, and residing with his parents and siblings at, 8 Grafton Street, Newton, Lancashire. He enlisted in the British Army on 4 February 1916, and posted to the Army Cyclist Corps. John first entered theatre of war 'France' on 16 March 1917. In total John served overseas 1 year 218 days, during which he is confirmed as being 'Wounded in Action' by gunshot and shrapnel wounds to legs and feet on 29 October 1918. On 28 February 1919, John was discharged as a consequence of being found medically unfit for further service (Silver War Badge awarded). His Medal Index Card shows entitlement to 2 x Great War campaign medals only Sold together with hard-copy of recipients Great War pension papers and transcribed Medal Index Card, and torn registered addressed envelope for the Great War medals - this sent to his address at 3 Guildhall Road, Aintree, Liverpool, and with a 'Quantity' of various dated original hand-written letters from circa 1919 addressed to him and his wife at the in-laws family residence located at, 45 Rufford Road, Crossens, Southport, Lancashire Condition: GVF and better

A positively attributed & extremely scarce Officer\'s double \'Malaya\' campaign miniature medal group to Officer \'Decorated\' & \'Wounded\' FEPOW: Major George Francis Moir-Byres, 1st late 2nd Battalion(s) Gordon Highlanders - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Pacific Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal. With \'Oakleaf\' emblem for Mention-in-Despatches (FEPOW 1942-45) - GSM 1918. GVI type II clasp \'Malaya\' Rarity: It is estimated that less than 29 \'All-Ranks\' of the Gordon Highlanders, earned and received both a Pacific Star (service in 1941-1942) & later GSM \'Malaya\' (service 1948-1953) while serving with the Gordon Highlanders Wounded-in-Action: Captain is confirmed having been \'Wounded-in-Action\' by Japanese dive-bombers in Southern Johore, on, 27 January 1942. During the same air attack, Australian Captain Robert P. A. Rabett, 2/15th Field Regiment was mortally wounded and died shortly thereafter on, 2 February 1942 Decorated for Services as a Far East Prisoner of War: The award of the Mention-in-Despatches was published in the London Gazette issue of. The preamble to the award states: Quote, War Office, 10th September, 1946. The KING has been graciously pleased to approve hat the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services while Prisoners of War: — Unquote The below following is a complete listing of all the Gordon Highlanders decorated with a Mention-in-Despatches for their services as F.E.P.O.W.\'s Capt. G. F. MOIR-BYRES (69179). Lt. W. DE MIER (129023). Lt. R. G. FLETCHER (176944). Lt. J. B. H. LECKIE (211470). Lt. V. I. D. STEWART (189550) (posthumous). 2867720 Sgt. A. PALLANT. 2876326 Pte. E. STRACHAN. Far East Prisoner of War: While holding the rank of Temporary Captain, George Francis Moir-Byres, is confirmed having been interred as a Prisoner of War at Singapore on 15 February 1942. Subsequently transported to Thailand for work on the infamous \'Death Railway\', Captain Moir-Byres was \'Liberated\' from captivity as a F.E.P.O.W. in Thailand on, September 1945 During his incarceration in Thailand 1942-1945, Captain Moir-Byres, \'Liberation Questionnaire\' confirms that he served at the below following Japanese P.O.W. Camps - Chunkai, 1943: Camp Leader, Colonel Williamson - Camp No 211, 1943: Camp Leader, Colonel Swinton - Nakon Paton (Nakhon Pathom), 1944: Camp Leader, Colonel Sainter - Kan Buri (Kanchanaburi), 1945: Camp Leader, Colonel Toosey In his \'Liberation Questionnaire\' Captain Moir-Byres, made special mention of one Gordon Highlander who he wanted to record for \'Courageous Acts Performed By Allied Personnel\' during his years of captivity as a F.E.P.O.W.: Quote, R.S.M. Milne of the 2nd Bn Gordon Highlanders, though badly wounded in the right-shoulder during the Malayan Campaign and suffering 11 operations as a P.O.W., continued with the major part of the Battalion when marching and living in bad conditions, on the Thai-Burma Railway when he could have stayed in a reasonably good camp. His continual devotion to duty, un-selflessness, and the bearing did much to retaining the morale of the men Unquote. George Francis Moir-Byres, son of Edward Byres Moir-Byres (a long time British resident Tea Planter in Assam) and Mary Eva Moir-Byres (nee Gibson), was a native of Kensington, London, England, where he was born on, 15 May 1916. 1909. George chose a career as a professional soldier, and was commissioned as an officer prior to the Second World War. He was posted to 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, and served pre-war in Singapore Colony, where the Gordon\'s had been serving since 1936, as a \'Fortress Singapore\' garrison battalion, in 2/Malay Brigade which was a constituent formation of \'Singapore Division\'. In Singapore Colony, 2/Gordons were based at Selarang Barracks Prior to the outbreak of the Pacific War, George had become an accomplished sailor, and formed a close friendship with his fellow brother officer Ivan Lyon - a Scottish scion of the Boyes-Lyon family, and cousin of the Queen (Ivan Lyon was later awarded the DSO & MBE for his subsequent leadership of the special forces raids launched against Japanese shipping in Singapore and the Singapore Straits, viz Operations Jaywick (1943) & Rimau (1944). On the surrender of Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942, Captain Moir-Byres was incarcerated as a Far East Prisoner of War. He remained in Singapore until 1943, in which year he was transported to Thailand to work on the infamous \'Death Railway. After surviving the ordeals of internment in South East Asia, after liberation in September 1945, Captain Moir-Byres was repatriated to the United Kingdom, where, after a period of rest and recuperation he returned to his regiment to pursue his career as a British Army Officer. Promoted to Major, he later, from 1950 served with 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders in Malaya during the \'Emergency\'. After retiring from the British Army, Major George Francis Moir-Byres relocated to Australia, where in 1977, he was living at, Nedlands, Curtin, Western Australia. Major Moir-Byres died at Perth, Australia on, 25 July 1997 The medals professionally in the swing style, on their original silk ribands, and as-worn by the recipient. The white metal medal mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Note: The recipients full-size medals, as well as the fathers full-size and miniature medals are listed separately for sale on the website Condition: About EF

A positively attributed 'Jungles to Jails' post war South East Asia campaign and prison service group of 5: Officer Patrick John Snell, B.E.M., Her Majesty's Prison Service, late Company Sergeant Major, 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders - British Empire Medal (Civil Division). EIIR issue (Patrick John Snell) - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI 2 clasps 'S.E. Asia 45-46' ' Malaya' (14488730 Cpl. P. Snell. Seaforth.) - Queens Own Highlanders: Gilt Medal (Mr P. J. Snell BEM 1987-1992) - Army Rifle Association: Bisley Medal, with legend 'Individual S.M.G.' & clasp 1960 The Army Rifle Association medal being for prowess with Sub-Machine-Gun Important: The B.E.M. published in the London Gazette issue of 31 December 1984, and an award as Officer, Her Majesty's Prison Service, 'Reading Prison' Note: The GSM medal with clasp 'S.E. Asia 1945-46' verified as entitled per the respective medal roll of 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders (ref WO 100/514 compiled at Gillman Barracks, Singapore, on 25 August 1947). 1/Seaforth, was the only Scottish regiment - and one of very few British Infantry regiments, to have deployed at battalion level, and qualify for this particular medal & clasp for fighting in Netherlands East Indies, with 23rd Indian Division. in the period 1945-1946. Less then 500 x 'S. E. Asia' clasps were awarded to 1/Seaforth, the battalion subsequently serving a tour in Malaya, 1946-1951 Patrick John Snell, son of Herbert & Johannah Snell, was born, at Newton Abbot, Devon, England, circa 1927. In 1939, Patrick, still a schoolboy was residing at home with his parents, at Windown, Bridgewater, Somerset, where his father was employed as a 'Keeper & Rabbit Trapper'. Patrick joined the British Army as a 'Boy Soldier' in 1944, and was posted to the Seaforth Highlanders. Subsequently serving with 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders. By the time he took his discharge from the British Army, circa 1962, he was holding the appointment of Company Sergeant Major (CSM). After leaving the British Army, Patrick joined the Prison Service and was serving as an Officer at Reading Prison, when he was decorated with the British Empire Medal in 1984. After retiring form the Prison Service, Patrick relocated to Inverness, Scotland. Patrick Snell is recorded as having died at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, Scotland, on 5 February 2009, and an obituary notice being posted in the Inverness Courier issue of 6 February The first 3 x medals mounted-as-worn in the court-style, the reverse of the mounting-bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A positively attributed Burma Campaign medal group of 4: Private George Alexander Sutherland, Lancashire Fusiliers - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp - The Burma Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal Sold together with: - Companion 4 x space medal riband bar. With fittings - Lancashire Fusiliers: Bi-metal WW2 era cap badge. With slider - Lancashire Fusiliers: Bi-metal pair of shoulder titles circa 1939. With fittings - Original War Office transmittal letter for the 4 x medals - Original named card box of issue for medals addressed to: Mr. G. A. Sutherland 14 Bread Street Edinburgh Important: Two battalions of the Lancashire Fusiliers served in Burma theatre during the Second World War. 1st Battalion - a regular army unit - had been located in India on the outbreak of the Second World War. 1/LF was famously a Special Force battalion that served as \'Chindits\' in both Chindit Operations, vis Operation Longcloth (1942) & Operation Thursday (1944). 7/LF was a Territorial Army battalion that served in India and Burma 1942-1947, including service in the relief of Kohima and subsequent capture of Mandalay George Alexander Sutherland, only son of George Sutherland & Helen Ann Fraser Sutherland (nee McGillivray), was a native of, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, where he was born on, 17 February 1924. George survived th Second World War, and returned to Edinburgh, where he is recorded living with his parents (Edinburgh Electoral Registers refer) at the family residence located at, 14 Bread Street. George A. Sutherland married Mary Hall McKay at Edinburgh, Scotland, on, 5 June 1971. He is recorded as having died in Edinburgh on, 30 July 2012 All of the Second World War campaign medals retaining their original silk ribands Condition: The medals GVF

A positively attributed Colonial Fire Services Meritorious and Long Service medal pair: Senior Divisional Officer Leonard Worrallo, C.P.M., Hong Kong Fire Services - Colonial Police Medal For Meritorious Service. EIIR issue - Colonial Fire Brigade LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue with clasp Sold together with; - Full size ribbon bar, with emblem on LSGC and brooch pin on reverse - Gold plated lapel badge of Fong Kong Fire Services - Pair of Hong Kong Fire Services cuff-links Important: The award of the C.P.M. confirmed as published in the London Gazette of 1 January 1971 to Senior Divisional Officer Leonard Worrallo, Hong Kong Fore Services Note: The C.P.M. in the pair has the standard Police 'For Meritorious Reverse' design Leonard Worrallo a native of Wallsall, Staffordshire, England, served a long and distinguished career in Hong Kong Colony where he was employed with the Hong Kong Fire Services, including senior operational appointments on Hong Kong Island itself. Leonard was married to Joan Marion Worrallo (nee Robinson) whom he had married at Wallsall in 1939, and with whom he had a daughter Vivien who was born. Post-1945 United Kingdom Outward Passenger Lists record that Leonard's wife and daughter sailed for Hong Kong aboard the P&O Liner 'Corfu' which sailed from Southampton on 18 September 1959 - prior to their embarkation they had resided at 81 Roebuck Road, Leamore, Wallsall. The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Note: Only the 2 x miniature medals, ribbon bar and insignia described above are here being offered for sale in this item description. The attached illustrations of the full-size medals are only here supplied for reference & provenance purposes, and are not included in the sale price, albeit we will forward copies of all the illustrations to the buyer for their reference Condition: Toned GVF

A positively attributed contemporary Colonial Police Medal and second award bar miniature medal group of 5: Inspector Philip Robert Adams, C.P.M.*, Palestine Police Force - CPM. GVI issue 'For Gallantry' reverse, with second award bar on riband - GSM 1918. GVI first issue with clasps 'Palestine' & 'Palestine 1945-48' - Defence Medal - War Medal - Colonial Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GVI second issue The award of the CPM and second award bar to the CPM, both for 'Gallantry' were published in the London Gazette editions as under; - London Gazette: 18 August 1938 - London Gazette: 28 January 1944 Only 9 x Second award bars ever awarded to the Colonial Police Medal, that to Adams being the first ever awarded, and a unique brace of decorations to a member of the Palestine Police Force The award of the Colonial Police Medal was reported in the Palestine Post of 24 August 1939; Quote, "Sergeant Philip Robert Adams received the medal for gallant conduct on June 19 in an engagement with an armed band on the Mount of Temptation near Jericho." Unquote. The award of the Second Award Bar was reported in the Palestine Post of 30 January 1944, together with the award of 3 x other CPM's for the same incident as under; Quote, "The awards were made in connection with an incident in September last when a party led by Inspector Adams raided a hiding place of a dangerous armed offender who desperately resisted the police. Two police were wounded and the offender was killed." Unquote. Provenance: Spink Lot 60, 10 April 2005 Phillip Robert Adams, a native of Norfolk, England, is reported to have formerly served as a regular soldier with the Royal Artillery in India, prior to joining the Palestinian Police as a British Constable on 20 June 1930. He is known to have had a thorough and detailed knowledge of the Judean desert and the Bedouin tribes, and the Arabs themselves nicknamed him ?Abu korbaj? (Father of the Whip). An experienced horseman after his years in India, Adams was posted to the newly formed British Mounted Branch. He also knew the Lower Jordan Valley and in particular the town or oasis of Jericho. During the Arab Rebellion 1936-39, insurgents took over Jericho and burned down the police station. For a long time the area was a ?no-go area?. In 1939 Adams rode alone down the main street on a perfectly turned out horse. There was silence from the population looking out from their houses, but nobody challenged him. He took over the ruins of the police station and hoisted the Union Flag and placed a notice at the entrance announcing in English and Arabic ?Business as usual?. For this the Arabs further nicknamed him ?The Uncrowned King of Jericho?, and government rule was returned to the area. He was the last British Policeman to leave Jericho in 1948. After the ?Stand Down? Adams went on to serve in Aden, Nigeria, Gold Coast and the Canal Zone. A brilliant horseman, he became an authority on various breeds of Arab bred horses. Inspector Adams retired 15.5.1948 and returned to Swanton Abbot, near Norwich, where he died in 1986. The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing-style. The medal mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Important: Only the miniature medals - and their accompanying cases- described above in the item description are here offered for sale at the indicated price. The attached illustrations showing the recipients full-size medals are only here provided for reference and provenance purposes, and are not, repeat not, here included for sale Condition: EF

A positively attributed contemporary pair of miniature Volunteer and Territorial Force Decorations, each in respective makers cases of issue: Colonel Robert Montgomery, V.D., T.D., JP, Lancashire (Fortress) Royal Engineers, late Commanding Officer Mersey - Volunteer Decoration. Victoria with integral top brooch bar - Territorial Decoration. GV with integral top brooch bar The awards were published in the London Gazette as under; - V.D.: (LG 12 May 1896) - T.D.: (LG 4 November 1919) Note: The combination of VD and TD to one recipient is estimated to only have occurred to 93 recipients - including Robert Montgomery An obituary to the recipient was published in 'The Times' issue of 20 September 1927 as under; Quote, ?Robert Montgomery, of Bidston Lodge, Bidston, Cheshire. For more than half a century he was a leading member of the corn trade and had been president of the Liverpool Corn Trade Association. He was a member of the Royal Commission on Food Supplies in Time of War.... he served over 50 years in the Volunteer and Territorial Forces, originally joining the old 1st Lancashire Rifle Regiment in 1868. Montgomery had a keen interest in the Volunteers and did well as a shot in the old Wimbledon days. In 1882 he was commissioned in the 1st Cheshire Engineers and in 1888 raised and commanded the Mersey Volunteer Division RE (Submarine Miners)." Unquote. Important: Only the miniature medals - and their accompanying cases- described above in the item description are here offered for sale at the indicated price. The attached illustrations showing the full-size medals are only here provided for illustrative purposes, and are not, repeat not, here included for sale Condition: EF

A positively attributed Honourable Artillery Company long service and campaign miniature medal group of 5: Lieutenant Arthur Henry Zobel, Royal Field Artillery late Honourable Artillery Company - 1914-15 Star - British War Medal. Silver issue - Interallied Victory Medal - Defence Medal - Territorial Force Efficiency Medal. GV issue with H.A.C. riband Important: The Medal Index Card confirming Arthur Zobel's award of the TFEM while a memer of the H.A.C. is extant and accessible being held at The National Archives Arthur Henry Zobel, the son of Arthur Zobel (a Dental Surgeon) and Minnie Zobel, was born in Oxford, England in the last quarter of 1891. He is recorded in the 1911 National Census for England and Wales, residing at home with his parents located at 34 Coldharbour Lane, Camberwell, London, and being employed as a Clerk with an insurance company. His Medal Index Card shows that he first entered theatre of war 'France & Flanders' on 11 November 1915. Arthur is recorded as having died in Worthing, Sussex, England, sometime during the first quarter of 1968 Note: The distinctive 'Racing Colours' of King Edward VII riband was approved to be worn on the VFLSM, TFEM, TEM and EM medals only by those recipients who were serving with the H.A.C. at time of qualifying for their respective awards The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended from a mounting bar - with Spink and Son, 5 King St. S.W. - that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Only the miniature medals described above are here included in the sale - the illustrations of the recipients full-size medals (which are listed separately elsewhere on the website) are only here shown for reference and attribution purposes Condition: EF

A positively attributed miniature medal group of 7 to a Naval Officer recommended by \'His Majesty\'s Indian Ministers\': Commander Leonard George Brooks, M.B.E., Royal Navy - Order of the British Empire (Mily) Members Badge. Type II - The 1939-45 Star - The Atlantic Star - The Africa Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - India: Independence Medal Sold together with; - Companion miniature medal riband bar, with pin & clasp fittings Important: The award of the M.B.E. published in the Third Supplement issue of the London Gazette dated 3 June 1949, and a scarce instance of a 'Pre Republic era 'India Service' award to Naval Officer being recommended for an honour on the advice of His Majesty's 'Indian Ministers' Quote, The KING has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of His Majesty's Birthday, and on the advice of His Majesty's Indian Ministers, to give orders for the following appointment to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire;- To be an Ordinary Member of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order : — Acting Instructor Lieutenant-Commander Leonard George BROOKS, Royal Navy Unquote. India Independence Medal: The award of the medal Brooks is verified in the respective Royal Navy medal roll for this medal vide ADM 171/61. Only 78 x India Independence Medals issued to Officers and Ratings of the Royal Navy. The only 'Brooks' on the medal roll being the Instructor-Commander L.G. Brooks, who was sent his medal on 25 August 1952 Leonard George Brooks served a long career with the Royal Navy. The Royal Navy List records him as a Schoolmaster in 1934. The 1946 Naval List show him recorded him as 'Acting Headmaster Lieutenant / Lent to Royal Indian Navy), while the 1948 Royal Navy List show him listed under 'Naval Forces of the Dominions (India)' as 'Instructor Lieutenant / Acting Lieutenant Commander Acting Instructor Commander'. The 1962 Navy List shows him still serving in the Royal Navy, by which time he held the appointment 'Instructor Commander' with seniority from 31 December 1955 The medals mounted in the swing-style as originally worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting brooch retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings See Code 20887 on the website for the recipients full-size medals, that are being sold separately A very scarce combination of medals to a Royal Navy Officer, that includes an officially named / impressed India Independence Medal of which only 78 x medals were issued to the Royal Navy Important: This sale is for the miniature medals and miniature riband bar only - the images here attached of the recipients full-size medals are for reference / illustrative purposes only (we can, gratis. supply the images only as email attachments to the buyer) Condition: VF

A positively attributed miniature medal group of 7: Sergeant Major Alexander 1/6 \'Banff & Donside\' Battalion Gordon Highlanders (Territorial Force) late 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - QSA inc 4 x clasps 'CC' 'ELANDS' 'DOL' 'OFS' 'TR' 'OFS' (silver) - KSA Medal with 2 x dated 'South Africa' clasps (silver) - 1914 Star. With dated clasp - British War Medal. Silver issue (silver) - Interallied Victory Medal - Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (silver) - Military LS&GC Medal. GV first issue (silver) Note: The recipient was never entitled to the 'Elandslaagte' clasp, or the dated clasp to the 1914 Star - these were however, exactly the arrangement that the old soldier wore. Important: Alexander Gordon was Regimental Sergeant Major of the 6th Gordon Highlanders (1914-15) The miniature medals sometime re-ribboned and mounted in the swing-style on the recipients original contemporary white metal miniature medal mounting bar The sale is for the 7 x miniature medals only - the image of the recipients 1914 Star, naming of the recipients 1914 Star & image of other medals is for provenance / illustrative purposes only, and for which we will forward soft-copy images to the buyer for their reference The recipients full-size medals and related South African War Veterans badge are being sold separately Details pertaining to the full-size medals, and biographical details are below provided for reference only: Quote, - QSA Medal 'DOL' 'CC' 'OFS' 'TR'(5394 Serjt A. Gordon. Gordon Highrs.) - KSA Medal with 2 x dated clasps (5394 Serjt A. Gordon. Gordon Highrs.) - 1914 Star. No clasp (5394 C.S. Mjr. A. Gordon. 1/6 Gord Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver (5394 W.O. Cl 2. Serjt A. Gordon. Gordon Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (5394 W.O. Cl 2. Serjt A. Gordon. Gordon Highrs.) - Durbar Medal 1911. Silver (5394 Cl Sgt A. Gordon. 2nd Gordon Highrs) - Military LS&GC. GV first issue (5394 C. Sjt A. Gordon. Gordon Hdrs.) Medal verification: All medals & clasps verified as entitled, per the campaign medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders and respective Army Order as under: - QSA Medal with 4 clasps: Ref WO 100/203 - KSA Medal with 2 x dated 'South Africa' clasps: Ref WO 100/343 - 1914 Star. No clasp: Ref WO 329/2475 - British War Medal. Silver issue : Ref WO 329/1653 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1653 - Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue: Ref WO 100/400 - Military LS&GC Medal. GV first issue: Army Order dated 1 April 1914 Note: Alexander Gordon's service papers (a most impressive service record) are extant and are held & accessible at the National Archives The Aberdeen Press & Journal newspaper issue of 1914 contained the below following article pertaining to Alexander Gordon: Quote, SIXTH GORDON HIGHLANDERS NEW SERGEANT-MAJOR Ex-Sergt.-Major S. Sherwell has been succeeded in the post of Sergeant-Major of the 6th Gordon Highlanders T.F. by Sergt. Alexander Gordon, Bucksburn. Sergt. Gordon who took up his duties at headquarters in Keith on Friday, is the fifth son of the late Mr James Gordon, M.R.C.V.S. and farmer at Auchmaliddie, New Deer. He has served with the Gordon Highlanders nineteen years. He has seen considerable foreign service, having spent fifteen years in various parts of the British Empire, viz., India, South Africa and Egypt. Sergt. Gordon has also seen a good deal of active service, having been through the Siege of Ladysmith and taken part in the fighting round about that place and later in Cape Colony and the Orange Free State. He possesses four decorations, King George's Delhi Durbar Medal, Queen Victoria's South African Medal with four clasps, King Edward's South African Medal with two clasps, and the long service and good conduct medal. Sergt. Gordon comes to Keith with high credentials. At Bucksburn where he was stationed as Sergt.-instructor for about twelve months (coming from his regiment in Egypt) he more than maintained the high efficiency of the company. It is at present 130 strong. This season by his well directed efforts he had 36 recruits, which is the top figure this season for the Gordon Brigade. As from 1st June. Sergt. Gordon will be regimental sergeant major Unquote. Condition: Mostly GVF & better

A positively attributed miniature medal group of 8: Company Sergeant Major Adam Morrison Runciman, Gordon Highlanders, 51st Highland Division - India General Service 1908. GV (entitled Mohmand 1933) - The 1939-45 Star - The Africa Star - The Italy Star - The France & Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC. GVI 'Regular Army'. 1st type The recipient was Colour Sergeant A. Runciman, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders The recipient's unique Army Number is in the block allocated to the Gordon Highlanders in 1920, and issued sequentially through to circa 1941 Runciman's number indicates an enlistment circa 1929 At the time of qualifying for his Indian General Service Medal, the recipient was serving as 2872047 Private A. Runciman 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, and by the time of being awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal was holding the appointment of Colour Sergeant & still serving with the Gordon Highlanders Verification: The recipients IGS and clasp 'Mohmand 1933' verified as awarded per the respective medal roll of 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders (ref WO 100/497) that was compiled and signed at Haifa, Palestine (British Mandate Territory) on, 30 October 1934. The medal roll showing that Private Runciman had been attached to 'H.Q. Nowshera Brigade' - and a rare to British infantry medal clasp Mohmand 1933: 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders was stationed in British India in 1933, the battalion did not deploy as a unit during the Mohmand Campaign on the North West Frontier of India in 1933. However, a small number of Gordons did serve in the Mohmand Campaign on attachment, these numbered a total of, 45 x 'All-Ranks' comprising, 6 x Officers & 39 x 'Other Ranks' that served in various capacities including as clerks, provost staff, sanitary detachments and other similar support roles During the Second World War, the 1st & 5/7th Battalions Gordon Highlanders served with the 51st Highland Division in, North Africa, the Sicily Campaign, Normandy and North West Europe The miniature medals are all contemporary strikes, the IGS/Def/WM/LSGC all being silver The miniature medal group professionally swing-mounted and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its long hinged & clasp fittings Important: The item being offered for sale is the miniature medal group only - the named full-size medals are available separately on the website see item code. The images of the full-size medals and naming are provided for reference and provenance purposes only, and soft copy images of those will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: GVF

A positively attributed miniature medal group with cap badge & ribbons to a Far East Prisoner of War: Lieutenant-Colonel Douglas Edward Digby Morris, Royal Berkshire Regiment, late 2nd Battalion Malay Regiment - The 1939-45 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - General Service Medal 1918. GVI type II & clasp 'Malaya' The contemporary miniatures all mounted as-won in the swing-style. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with; - Officers first issue silver cap badge of the Malay Regiment - Full-size medal riband bar. This with long hinged pin & clasp Note: The officers cap badge is the first issue type in die-struck silver or silver plate (not hallmarked). With green felt cloth backing and retainign both of the original lugs / loops on reverse - and a scarce original badge to find on the market Important: No battalion of the Royal Berkshire Regiment qualified for either the Pacific Star, or the GSM with clasp 'Malaya' Douglas Edward Digby Morris was a native of Reading, Berkshire, England, where he was born in the last quarter of 1912. As a Captain, Douglas Morris served on attachment from 1936 with the recently created Malay Regiment (raised in 1932), becoming Adjutant to the newly raised 2nd Battalion Malay Regiment in March 1941 - 2/Malay Regiment was the first unit of the Malay Regiment to engage the Japanese at was the first Malay Regiment unit to engage Japanese forces landing at Kampung Salak in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan. Outnumbered, the unit eventually withdrew to Kuala Krai, and later to Singapore, where it was a constituent member of 1st Malaya Infantry Brigade (together with 1/Malay R & 2/ The Loyal Regiment). Douglas Morris, as Adjutant of 2/Malay Regiment served in the defence of Passarpanjang (or Pasir Panjang) Singapore, becoming a POW on the surrender of Singapore Colony to the Imperial Japanese Army on 15 February 1942. In captivity he was transported to Thailand. Post-war he returned to Malaya and another tenure on attachment to the 2nd Battalion Malay Regiment Luckily for posterity, Douglas Morris (who died at Salisbury District Hospital on 14 May 2012, at the age of 100 years) wrote a comprehensive biographical history of his life and military services that can be accessed and read on-line at the Far Eastern Heroes website or entering into your address the below; http://www.far-eastern-heroes.org.uk/memoirs_of_douglas_morris/ The medals mounted in the swing-style, and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The recipients full-size medals are being sold separately elsewhere on this website A well documented and regimentally extremely rare campaign medal grouping to a 'Royal Berks' officer who served in the defence of Passarpanjang, Singapore, while attached to the 2nd Battalion Malay Regiment and who endured hard years thereafter as a FEPOW IMPORTANT: Only the recipients miniature medals, riband bar and cap badge are here included for sale in this lot item description - the full-size compoanion medals in the attached image is only illustrated for reference and attribution purposes Condition: VF

A positively attributed miniature medal group: Kenya Colony Senior Police Officer\'s Great War campaign medal group of 3: Senior Inspector Albert Finch Kenya Police, late British East Africa Police & 3rd Dragoons - 1914-15 Star - British War Medal. Silver issue - Interallied Victory Medal Sold together with replacement set of un-used 3 x silk moire long lengths of miniature medal ribands The 3 x miniature medals mounted as-worn in the swing-style. The reverse of the white metal mounting bar with 'Spink and Son' makers marks. The mounting bar retianing its original hinged pin and clasp fittings For the recipients full-size medals see item code 21311 on the website Important: The lot being sold comprises the mounted 3 x miniature medals and replacement loose silk miniature ribbons. All other items illustrated are for reference / provenance purposes only, and are not part of the sale Note: We will however send the buyer soft-copy images of some (pprtrait photo, naming of full size medals & group image with portrait miniatures and full size medals therein All of the recipient full-size medals comprised: - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2939 - BWM & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/2343 - Transmital letter for award of the Special Constabulary Medal - Transmital lettter for award of Defence Medal (medal not present in lot) The recipient only ever wore the Great War miniatures, and never sourced miniature medals of those later awards Reference 'The Kenya Police Review' issue Vol. .4. No. 8. August, 1935: Quote, Mr ALBERT FINCH, SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE Mr. Finch joined the East African Police on the 14th August, 1913, as a 3rd Grade European Police Constable. On 1st April, 1914, he was promoted to 2nd Grade European Police Constable and to 1st Grade European Police Constable on 1st September of the same year. On 1st November, 1915, he was made an Assistant Inspector, an Inspector on 1st January, 1920, and attained the rank of Assistant Superintendent on the 24th December, 1922. On 15th November 1928 he was promoted to his present rank, Superintendent of Police. Mr. Finch has during his service been posted at most of the stations in Kenya, which include, Molo, Londiani, Nairobi (twice), Nakuru, Kisumu, Mombasa (twice), Lumbwa, Fort Hall, Kitale,, and Kyambu. He received the following decorations, 1914/15 Star, British War and Victory Medals. He retires on pension in February next year after twenty-three years' loyal and untiring service in this force Unquote. Albert Finch, son of Alfred Finch (Goods Guard London & North West Railway) and Mary AnneFinch (nee Simner) was a native of Rugby, Warwickshire, England, where he was born on, 30 September 1885. Albert was the youngest of child of his parents, and gre up with 4 x older siblings, comprising, brothers, Joseph & Alfred, and sisters, Sarah & Dorcas. Extant military service records held at The National Archives record that Albert first enlisted in the British Army at the age of 16 yeas & 6 months of age, as a 'Boy' soldier, when on 23rd April 1902, at Rugby, Warwickshire, England, he joined-up for 12 Years 'With The Colours' for service with 'Dragoons of the Line'. At enlistment he was described as being a 'Musician' by trade. Albert was subsequently posted to the 3rd Dragoon Guards, which regiment he joined at Curragh, Ireland, on 26 April 1902. Albert's first period of military service was, in the vent, destined to be a short one, as only 49 days service he was discharged 'Not Likely to become an efficient soldier'. At enlistment Albert cited his father as his notifiabale next of kin, who was then resident at, 14 King Street, Rugby, Warwickshire,. His service papers also show that his elder brother Joseph Finch was already a serving soldier with the 3rd Dragoon Guards (later transferring to 5th Lancers). Evidently keen on uniformed service, Albert, then attested as a volunteer in his local Militia battalion, when on, 15 January 1904, at Warwick, England, he enlisted in the 6th (Militia) Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment, at which time he was described as having been employed as a 'Labourer', and with prior service in 3rd Dragoon Guards. Albert's elder brother Joseph, a military bandsman, served in the South African War with 3rd Dragoon Guards. After leaving the British Army, Joseph took up an appointment in British East Africa, where he served with the East African Police (later Kenya Police) and the Kenya Prisons service. Like his younger brother, Joseph had a long and distinguished service in Kenya Colony, in which place he served 21 years, including service in the East African Campaign during the Great War. Joseph retired to his hometown of Rugby, in which place he was a stalwart of the local Royal British Legion and other veterans associations (the Rugby Advertiser issue of 25 June 1937 refers) While serving as Inspector in Charge of the Nairobi Police Station in 1922, Albert, found himself as the unenviable position of having to thwart - by use of considerable force - one of first, if not the very first, Kenyan nationalist protest during the 'Harry Thuku' riots. Harry Thuku, was the the father of 'Kenyan Nationalism', and founder of the 'East African Association' (established in 1921) The colonial Kenyan government was heavily opposed to the association's aims, not least as the settler-dominated colony was not yet ready for any forceful representation of African economic, social and political views, and hence moved to ban national political movements. On 14 March 1922, Thuku was arrested in connection with his political activities. On the two following days, there were demonstrations initiated by Mary Muthoni Nyanjiru to protest his arrest. The first demonstration, on the 15th, passed off peacefully, dispersing after a public prayer for Thuku's safety. On the morning of the 16th, a crowd of 7-8,000 of his supporters gathered around the Nairobi police station - of which Albert Finch was in charge - to demand his release from detention. The police eventually opened fire on the demonstrators, killing at least 25 of them. White civilians joined in the shooting, and may have shot some of the protesters in the back. Thuku was exiled, without charge or trial, to Kismayu in the Northern Frontier Province of Kenya, in present-day Somalia In 1921, while on home leave from the Kenya Police, Alfred married Winifred Simpson Black, a Scot, whose family hailed from, Mount Pleasant, West Newport, Fife, Scotland. Prior to leaving Kenya Colony, the couple were blessed with a daughter, Margaret Patricia Finch, who was born circa 1934 (she married Robert John Sutherland, in Scotland in 1974). After retiring from the Kenya Police in 1936 after 23 years service in Kenya Colony, Albert returned to the United Kingdom with his wife Winifred S Finch, and daughter Patricia Mary Finch. The 1939 National Register of England 7 Wales, records the family living at, 124 Ashlawn Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, at which time Albert is described as being a 'Retired Supt. Police Kenya' and with notation under the remarks column that he was then serving with the 'Police War Reserve' Post 1945, Albert Finch is recorded as having returned with his family to Kenya Colony, where he died 'Suddenly' at, Kitale, Kenya on 20 February 1953, and where he was buried at Kitale Cemetery, the following day, 21 February 1953. The campaign medals mounted as-worn in the swing style, suspended from, their original silk moire ribands. The mounting bar retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings An extremely scarce medal group to a colonial police officer, of considerable Kenyan historical interest basis his pivotal role during the repression of the 'Harry Thuku Riots'. in Nairobi in 1922 Condition: Medals about EF

A positively attributed miniature medal pair: A Leicester man's 'Great War' and long service St John Ambulance Brigade miniature medal pair: Superintendent Harry Leeson, (Park Vale) Division No 3. District. St John Ambulance Brigade - Order of St. John. Serving Brother. Silver, gilt & enamel breast badge - Service Medal of the Order of St. John. Silver pre 1940 issue. No clasp Note: The images attached of the full-size medal and medal with engraved naming, are for attribution and reference purposes and are not included in the sale. The items here offered for sale are the 2 x miniature medals only Important: Superintendent Harry Leeson, was awarded the Serving Brother insignia of the Order of St John in 1933, his award being published in the London Gazette issue of 3rd January 1933. He was also the recipient of 3 x further service bars to his St John Service Medal The Leicester Daily Post issue of 14 December 1918, contained the below following article pertaining to the recipient; Quote, St. John Ambulance Brigade Annual Meeting of Park Vale Division Mr A. W. Faire, on the Value of Ambulance Work The 12th Annual Meeting of the Park Vale Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade was held at Asfordby-street Adult School on Thursday night. Supt H. Leeson presided, supported by Mr. A. W. Faire, County Director, Corp Supd. L. L. King, and officers of the brigade One very interesting item of the evening's proceedings was the presentation of a beautifiully-chased silver cigarette case made to Supt. Leeson by Sergt. Bailey, on behalf of the old and new members of the Park Vale Division Supt. Leeson, evidently greatly surprised and much moved at this token of the loyalty of his pupils, expressed his heartfelt thanks for the handsome gift made to him Mr. A. W. Faire, in presenting certificates to the new members, emphasised the importance of ambulance work, and strongly urged the men to keep up their practise and regularly attend the ambulance classes. Although it seemed strange to say at such a time as this that ambulance work was just in its infancy; yet this was no doubt the case as the Home Office was already issuing instructions that a qualified ambulance man or woman should be installed in every factory. He stated for his own part that he was ambitious that the town of Leicester should take a front rank in ambulance work He spoke in very high terms of the excellent services rendered to the ambulance cause by Supt. H. Leeson. He had to thank him in a personal way, as it was through Supt. Leeson, that he himself first took an interest in ambulance work and who coached him for his examination. He hoped that he might have the assistance of Supt. Leeson, in forming a women's class in that district, and if he could count on that he was assured that the class would be as large a success as the Park Vale Division itself Corp Supt. King stated that he was pleased to be able to endorse the remarks made by the County Director, in reference to the valuable services of Supt. Leeson A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the following ladies and gentlemen, who provided the musical items for the evening's entertainment: Misses, E. Holt, W. Holt and Adkins; Messrs, F. Radford, G. W. Lant, Geo. Wood, and A. Freeston; and Madame E. Wood (accompanist) Unquote. Harry Leeson, was a native of Leicester, England, where he was born on 11 May 1868. During his long working life, Harry was employed in the 'Shoe and Boot Trade' in Leciester, in which he held several supervisory appointments. In 1891, he married Catherine Selina Wood, and the couple raised five children together, that included 3 x daughters (Edith Viola Leeson, 1894; Ida Evleyn Leeson, 1896; Doris Kate Leeson, 1897) and 2 x sons (Sydney Leeson, 1892; Cyril Leeson, 1892). Harry Leeson and his family resided at the below following addresses between 1901 - 1962 - From circa 1901: 73 Prospect Hill, Leicester - From circa 1911: 67 Constance Road, Leicester As a long serving member of the St John Ambulance Brigade, Harry Leeson, was officer in command of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, Park Vale Division, Leicester, in which he held the appointment of Superintendent Harry Leeson died at his home in Leciester, England, on 27 September 1962, at which time he was 94 years of age An attractive pair of contemporary silver and enamel miniature medals Condition: About EF

A positively attributed multi-decoration Korean War medal group of 9 to a confirmed Belgian Casualty: Corporal Albert De Wevers, Belgian United Nations Contingent, Belgian Army - Belgium: Order of Leopold II. Post 1951 obverse. With golden 'Korea Swords' - Belgium: Military Decoration. 2nd Class 'Article 4' post 1951 obverse - Belgium: Cross of War. Leopold III reverse. With bronze 'Lion' citation - Belgium: Volunteers War Medal 1940-1945 - Belgium: Combat War Volunteers Medal 1951. With silver bar 'Coree-Korea' - Belgium: TOE Medal. with 3 clasps 'Imjin' 'Chatkol' 'Coree-Korea' - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Coree'. French language issue - Belgium: Belgian United Nations Contingent. Veterans Medal & 5 year bar - Republic of South Korea: Ambassador for Peace Korea War Veterans Medal Sold together with; - Republic of South Korea: Presidential Commendation - United States: Presidential Commendation - Original Military Identity Card. With recipients details and photograph - Belgium: BUNC cloth shoulder title as worn in Korean War - Korean War Veterans cloth badge - unmounted - 3 x Korean War commemorative medals - Brochure (illustrated) for Belgian Korean Veterans visit to Korea 1988 - Brown Beret. This fitted with a cap badge of BUNC The recipient of this medal group is positively identified as being S/39056 Corporal Albert De Wever, a native of Moldenbeek St Jean, Belgium, who served as a volunteer with the Belgian United Nations Contingent in the Korean War. The recipient 'may' have been a qualified parachutist, as his ID card includes his photograph in which he is seen in his 'Brown Beret' and cap insignia of the BUNC - and wearing what appears to be a 'Dennison' pattern smock tunic! What is more certain is that Corporal Albert De Wever was decorated for gallantry in Korea being awarded a scarce Military Decoration 2nd Class (Article 4), for gallantry there - the award being authorised by Royal Decree No 2 645 of 1 March 1954. The published award preamble stating that it was awarded for Quote, "Le courage et le d?vouement dont il a fait preuve en Cor?e, au service de l'Organisation des Nations Unies. A ?t? bless? au cours des op?rations". Unquote 'For courage and dedicated service displayed in Korea while serving the United Nations. He was also 'Wounded-in-Action' during operations' All medals together with both 'presidential Citations' mounted 'as-worn' in the swing-style in the Belgian fashion, mounted on three rows of 3 medals per-row. All attached to a 'Brown' cloth backing and medal mounting board, as-worn by the veteran. The brown backing cloth being the colour of the famous Korean War 'Brown Berets' worn by the members of BUNC. The mounting panel also adorned with the 2 x 'Presidential Citations' awarded to BUNC by South Korea and United States A magnificent and desirable rarely seen positively attributed Korean War group of medals to a wounded and decorated veteran of the battles of Imjin and Chatkol Condition: About EF

A positively attributed officer\'s multi-campaign & long service medal group of 7: Major William \'Billy\' Dennistoun Davies, Royal Army Ordnance Corps late South Wales Borderers - The 1939-45 Star - The France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal 1939-45 - GSM 1918. GVI second issue with clasp 'Malaya' & 'Cyprus' - Military LS&GC. GVI 1st issue 'Regular Army' with further service bar - Military MSM. EIIR issue Note: The recipients unique Army number (3908539) indicates he first enlisted into the 'Infantry' branch of the British Army, and posting to the South Wales Borderers - his number being in the block 3902001-3947000 allocated to the South Wales Borderer's in 1920, and to be awarded sequentially to all recruits for the SWB through to circa 1941 LS&GC further service bar verification: The award of the bar to the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal was published in the London Gazette issue of 31 March 1970, at which time the recipient held the rank of Captain In 1962, Warrant Officer Class 1, 'Billy' Davies was holding the prestigious appointment of 'Conductor' when he was first commissioned (at which time he was given the Officer number (4734320). His record of promotions was: - 02/03/1963: Lieutenant (OEO) - 31/08/1964: Captain (OEO) - 31/08/1970: Major (OEO) William 'Billy' Dennistoun Davies son of William George Davies (a former South Wales Borderer, who lost a leg at the Battle of the Somme) and Beatrice May Davies (nee Austin), was a native of Mountain Ash, Wales, where he was born on, 30 August 1919. Circa 1933, and just 14 years of age. 'Billy', enlisted in the British Army, on 'Boy Service' and was posted to his father's old regiment the 'South Wales Borderers (allocated Army number 3908539). Initially he served as a 'Drummer'. After 6 x years service with the South Wales Borderers, he transferred to the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, with which corps he remained for the rest of his long military service. On, 26 March 1941, he married Megan Davies, at Mountain Ash, Wales, at which time he held the rank of Staff Sergeant. Post war, he served extensively overseas, in various locations including; Germany, Belgium, Singapore, Malaya, Japan & Cyprus. The Ancestry genealogical website, contains various photographs of the recipient. Amongst the documents is a newspaper photograph of Captain Davies receiving his further service clasp to the LS&GC, from Major-General Alexander Young, Ordnance Chief of the British Army. In the photograph Captain Davies is wearing medals up - sans stars! The medals swing-mounted, suspended from silk ribands. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin & clasp fittings Note: The medals offered here for sale are only the 7 x mounted miniature medals - the other full-size medals illustrated in the images are only here shown for reference / illustrative purposes and are not here included in the sale. We will however send the buyer softcopy images of the full-size medals, gratis, by email attachment See item code 22255, for the recipient's companion miniature medal group that is being sold separately on the website Condition: About EF

A positively attributed pair of miniature Great War Medals to a Submarine Service Commander: Commander John 'Jack' Lionel Fletcher, Royal Navy The lot comprises: - British War Medal. Silver miniature medal. Swivel suspension - Interallied Victory Medal Sold together with; - Royal Navy Gilt Officers button (solid). With kings crown. With reverse shank - Army Form B.2067 (Parchment). Fletchers service with Machine Gun Corps (Motors) The Great War miniature medals mounted as-worn in the swing style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Reverse: Circular legend 'South Eastern District Rifle Association'. In centre 'School Cadet Corps Challenge Cup', and below engraved 'Cadet J.L. Fletcher' Attribution: The recipient of this lot became a Commander in the Royal Navy - John 'Jack' Lionel Fletcher - a veteran of the Great War, who in the inter-wars became a 'Submariner' & served in the China Fleet / Hong Kong Colony in the 1930's, and who had previously served with the 22nd Submarine Flotilla (see other offerings on the website for items from the estate of Commander J.L. Fletcher, R.N. John 'Jack' Lionel Fletcher son of Frank Edward Fletcher (Organist & Teacher of Music) and Elizabeth Stringer Fletcher (nee Procter) was a native of Folkestone, Kent, England, where he was born on 16 April 1898. While a schoolboy, 'Jack' was a keen member of the Cadet Force Shooting Team, his prowess in shooting, especially 'Revolvers' was something he carried forward during his Royal Navy career. During the Great War 'Jack' Fletcher enlisted firstly in the British Army, when he joined the armoured cars of the Machine Gun Corps (Motors) on 18 June 1915. On being posted to the armoured cars 'Jack' was a Gunner and held the regimental number 1643. He served a total of 1 year & 2 months with the MGC (Motors), taking his discharge from the British Army on 31 August 1916, in order that he could proceed to accept an officers commission and serve in the Royal Navy (ref Authority of the Secretary of the Admiralty, No. C.E. d/ 24-8-16). 'Jack' Fletcher was commissioned and appointed Midshipman, when he joined the Royal Navy on 15 September. Prior to joining the Royal Navy, Jack, had not served overseas, he did however subsequently experience active service with the Royal Navy, when he served aboard H.M.S. New Zealand (one of three Indefatigable-class battlecruisers) on which he was posted between 3 February 1917 - 28 June 1918, including being present at the 'Second Battle of Heligoland Bight' on, 17 November 1917. Promoted Sub-Lieutenant on 15 May 1918, 'Jack, then served aboard H.M.S. Primrose (one of 24 x Acacia-class single-screw fleet sweeping vessels (sloops) that entered service in 1915) that was deployed on convoy escort duties, and on which ship he was posted between 28 June 1918 to 6 February 1919. 'Jack' is confirmed as having received the British War & interallied Victory Medals for his services in the Great War, the medals awarded to him as a Sub-Lieutenant, R.N., and sent to him at H.M.S. Maidstone (ref ADM 171/89). Post war promotions included; Acting Lieutenant, 15 May 1920; Lieutenant, 15 February 1920; Lieutenant Commander, 15 February 1928. A tall man, Jack measured just 'under' 6 feet & 2 inches in height - there are some extremely fine portrait photographs of him accessible on the 'Ancestry' genealogical website showing 'Jack' Fletcher in full dress Royal Navy officers uniform, wearing his Great War medal ribands, including photograph taken at his wedding to, Margaret 'Mollie' Mary Vaughn Sprague, at Edinburgh, Scotland, on 11 August 1923 (Mollie's brother, Dennis Vaughn Sprague, was also a Submarine Officer 'who later Died-of-Wounds serving with H.M.S. Thames, on 4 July 1940). After the Great War, 'Jack' Fletcher was assigned to the Submarine Service of the Royal Navy, and is known to have served on the following submarines during the inter-war years (the list is not exhaustive); H.M.S. Universal (P57) in 1919; K14 in 1921; H22 in 1922-24; L69 in 1924-26; H34 'In Command' between 1926-27, and L54 'In Command' from 15 November 1929. Lieutenant-Commander Fletcher served in Hong Kong Colony circa 1932-1934. UK Immigration & Passenger Manifests show that the Fletcher's left Hong Kong Colony in 1934, when they sailed aboard the P & O liner the S.S. 'Rawalpindi' for return to the United Kingdom, arriving at London on, 9 November 1934. Jack was promoted to Commander on 16 April 1943, on which date he was posted to the Retired List (Age) but still continued to serve during the Second World War. He was finally reverted to Retired List on 29 April 1948. Commander John 'Jack' Lionel Fletcher, R.N., is recorded as having died at Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, England, on 26 August 1987 Condition: GVF

A positively attributed pair of miniature medals for Public Service in India: Doctor Winifred Margaret Cole, KIH, OStJ, M.B., Ch. B., Missionary, United Free Church of Scotland \'Rajputana Mission\' Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan - Kaisar-i-Hind: GVI type. 2nd class silver issue. With top brooch bar - Coronation Medal 1937. Mounted on silk bow & tails riband The medals both mounted in the swing-style & mounted as-worn by the recipient. The awards both fitted with 'Bow & Tails' female ribands. The mounting bar retaining it's original long hinged pin & clasp fittings Awards verification - Order of St. John 'Serving Sister': London Gazette issue of, 3 January 1937 - Coronation Medal 1937: 'India Allocation' of the Coronation Medal 1937 medal roll Only 1st Class 'Gold' awards of the Kaisar-i-Hind, were published in the London Gazette - for all other 2nd Class (Silver) & 3rd Class (Bronze) awards those were all published in the Gazette of India - the citations / recommendations for the KIH are held at The National Archives of India, in New Delhi Winifred Margaret Hume, second daughter of Reverend David Rose Hume (Church of Scotland, Minister) & Florence Stephen Hume (nee Thompson) Hume, was a native of Methil, Fife, Scotland, where she was born on, 28 February 1902. Winifred was one of six children in the Reverend Hume's family, having an elder sister, Hilda, and 3 x younger sisters, viz: Jeannie, Vida & Constance. Her brother, John Douglas Hume (1896-1916) was the eldest sibling, and was serving as a Naval Aviator (Pilot) holding the rank of Flight Lieutenant in the Royal Naval Air Service, when he was accidentally killed in a flying accident on, 10 December 1916. Winifred qualified as a medical 'Doctor' in 1925, when she gained her medical degrees at St. Andrews University, Fife, Scotland. Winifred subsequently became a Missionary Doctor, where her vocation took her to Rajasthan, India, where for many years she resided and worked variously at the United Free Church of Scotland Mission Hospital at Jaipur, and at Ajmer. On, 9 January 1934, she married Lieutenant-Colonel Brian Lytton Cole, Indian Army, late Recruiting Officer for Rajasthan and former Commandant of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles, at St. Andrews (Scottish Mission) Chandpole Church, Jaipur. The couple settled permanently in Rajasthan, and were blessed with two daughters who were born there, Penelope Jane Cole (1935-36) & Susan Katharine Cole (1937-2019). Sadly Penelope died in infancy, but Susan later followed her mother into the medical profession and like her mother also became a qualified medical Doctor. For her devoted public services in the princely states of Rajasthan, Dr Winifred Cole was decorated with the Kaisar-i-Hind (2nd Class, silver GVI issue) and was appointed a Serving Sister in the Order of St. John in 1937. Although Winifred's husband died in Ajmer, Rajasthan in 1946, neither that sad event, or the subsequent independence of India in August 1947, did not mark the end of her career in India, as shipping passenger manifests, record her returning to India, in January 1948, for a further period of 5 x years to resume her vocation as a 'Missionary'. Doctor Winifred Margaret Cole, is recorded as having died at, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1994 The recipient's full-size medals are being sold separately on this website Note: The items for sale in this lot, are the 2 x miniatures only. The images of the full-size insignia and the naming of the husbands Great War full-size medals are here shown for illustration purposes only, and will be forwarded to the buyer by soft-copy email attachment Condition: About EF

A positively attributed pair of miniature medals to a South African Naval Officer volunteer of the South African \'Seaward Defences\': Lieutenant-Commander Cornelius Adriaan Schoute-Vanneck, South African Navy, late Cape Fortress Detachment - War Medal - Africa Service Medal Important: The recipients unique service number was in the Union Defence Force block 69376 - 72375 that was allocated to the \'Seaward Defence Force\' the force that was formerly known as the South African Naval Service, and which was re-styled \'Seaward Defence Force\' from 1 September 1939 - the force subsequently morphed to become the South African Naval Force. The recipient being confirmed serving as an Electrical Sub-Lieutenant from 13 December 1941 C. A. Schoute-Vanneck was a post-War Scientist in the Department of Physics, University of Natal, Durban, who wrote the below following academic papers: \'Magnetospheric Propogation of VLF Waves from France to South Africa\' (Journal of Atmospheric and Terrestial Physics, 1959); \'The Electron Density, Distribution in the Magnetosphere Derived from Whistling Data\' (Journal of Atmospheric and Terrestial Physics, 1963); \'27kHz Radio Transmissions Observed and Sunrise and Sunset in South Africa\' (Journal of Atmospheric and Terrestial Physics, 1968); and \'VFL Radio Transmission ay Sunrise\' (US Journal of Geophysical Research, 1974) The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing-style. The medal ribands suspended from a white metal mounting bar that retains its long hinged pin & clasp fittings Note: The sale is for the 2 x miniature medals only. The images of the recipients full-size medals are only here shown for illustrative / attribution purposes. Soft copy images of all the images illustrating the lot, will be sent \'gratis\' to the buyer by email attachment Condition: GVF

A positively attributed pair of miniature medals to A \'Tea Planter\' & India \'Volunteer\'s\' South African War / Volunteer Long Service miniature medal pair:Captain Edward Byres Moir-Byres Assam Valley Light Horse, late Lumsden\'s Horse - QSA. \'CC\' \'OFS\' \'Transvaal\' - Volunteer Long Service Medal (India & Colonies). GV issue The contemporary silver medals both mounted on silk ribands on a white metal mounting bar. One riband with stitching a/f. The medal brooch retaining its hinged pin and clasp fittings Medals & clasps verification: The recipient is confirmed as being entitled to all the below medals and clasps for hs military services per the below following cited reference sources: - QSA Medal & 3 x clasps: WO 100/258 - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/2351 compiled & signed at India Office 29 June 1922 - Volunteer Long Service Medal (India & Colonies): Indian Army Order No.292 of 1915 Reference \'The History of Lumsden\'s Horse - A Complete Record of the Corps from its Formation to its Disbandment (Pearce, 1903), Trooper E. B. Moir-Byres is confirmed as having served with \'B\' Company No.1 Section of Lumsden\'s Horse. At the time of his enlistment his civilian occupation and address were recorded as, Tea Planter, Tarrapore Tea Co located at Cachar District, Assam, British India. Edward was not serving alone from amongst the volunteers who worked as Tea Planters in Cachar. The nominal roll of Lumsden\'s Horse show that, of the 32 x \'Other Ranks\' who served in the same section as Moir-Byres, half of them, i.e., 16 x men, were all described as Tea Planters from Cachar Cachar District: The Imperial Gazetteer\' states that in 1904, the district had 164 x tea gardens with an out-turn of over 31,000,000 lb. (14,000 tonnes) of manufactured tea, which gave employment to 140 Europeans and 63,500 natives ..... The principal tea companies were the Tarapur, with its centre at Dawan, 18 miles(30km) east of Silchar; the Scottpur, centre Pollarbund, 11 miles east of Silchar; and the ’Bengal Tea Company’ in ‘Hailakandi District Subdivision’(see below), centre Ainakhal Edward Byres Moir-Byres, third son of George Moir-Byres (described variously as an Oil Manufacturer / Landed Proprietor) and Sophia Elenor Matilda Moir-Byres (nee Bulteel) was a native of, Manchester, Lancashire, England, where he was born on, 31 January 1873. By descent, the family had its ancient roots in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Edward was one of seven children in the Moir-Byres family, his siblings being 4 x brothers and 2 x sisters. Edward still in his early twenties, obtained an appointment to work in British India on the Tea Estates of Assam, and from the mid 1890\'s, he was working in British India as a Tea Planter. He appears to have spent the best part of 30 years in India, during which time he fought in the South African War (Queens South Africa Medal with 3 x clasps), and was at some time mobilized during the Great War for internal security duty in India (for which latter service he earned the British War Medal). He was a long standing member of the Assam Valley Light Horse in which unit he latterly held the rank of Captain (and awarded the Volunteer Long Service Medal in 1915). During a furlough to the United Kingdom, Edward married Mary Vera Gibson, at Newcastle in 1912. Edward and Vera were subsequently blessed with 3 x children, 2 x daughters and a son. Their first born daughter Marie was born and sadly died in infancy in 1915 at Darjeeling. Their son George Francis Moir-Byres was born in London. in 1916 - and later became a professional soldier, serving latterly ending his career as a Major in the Gordon Highlanders, having been wounded during the Malaya Campaign 1941-42, and who had been Prisoner-of-War being transported to work on the \'Death Railway\' in Thailand, where he was subsequently decorated with the award of a \'Mention-in-Despatches\'. Edward\'s daughter Ann Moir0Byres, was born in Shillong, Assam in 1918. Prior to getting married, Edward had been the father of two boys, viz Thomas Jackson Byers (born Assam 1898) and William Byers (born Assam 1903). Edward Byres Moir-Byres, retired from the Assam Tea Estates sometime in the 1920\'s, and returned to the United Kingdom where he died on, 24 May 1926, at the Mundesley Sanatorium, located at, Ginningham, Norfolk, England Shortly after the outbreak of the South African War, Edward was one of a number of a number of Assam \'Tea Planter\'s, who took leave of their employers and enlisted for overseas in the South African War, when they volunteered for service with the India raised \'Lumsden\'s Horse\' Lumsden\'s Horse, also known as Colonel Lumsden\'s Corps, was the name given to the Indian Mounted Infantry Corps, which was formed in Calcutta in 1899 by Lieutenant-Colonel Dugald McTavish Lumsden of the, Assam Valley Light Horse. The new corps was raised from volunteers from various existing Indian regiments, including the Assam Valley Light Horse. Colonel Lumsden contributed 50,000 rupees The Corps left Calcutta 250 strong in February 1900, consisting of two squadrons and a maxim gun detachment. It was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel D M Lumsden, of the Assam Valley Volunteers; while Lieutenant Colonel Eden C Showers, Commandant of the Surma Valley Light Horse, went as second in command with the rank of Major. \'A\' Company sailed from Calcutta on 26th February 1900, and \'B\' Company on 3rd March. \'A\' Company landed at Cape Town and \'B\' at East London, and both joined the army of Lord Roberts at Bloemfontein in April. On the 21st Lumsden\'s Horse marched out of camp to join General Tucker\'s Division, which had been holding the hills won at the battle of Karee Siding, 29th March. They were attached to a mounted infantry corps commanded by Colonel Ross, which consisted of Lumsden\'s Horse 240, Loch\'s Horse 220, West Riding and Oxford Light Infantry MI 220, and the 8th Battalion Regular MI 420 On 29th April Ross received orders to make a demonstration against the Boer right, to draw them out, if possible, and allow Maxwell\'s Brigade to seize their position. Henry\'s Mounted Infantry were to co-operate. Lumsden\'s Horse occupied various spurs about 1500 yards from the Boer position; but the enemy moved out and took the offensive with vigour. Major Showers, who was exposing himself with rash bravery, was killed early in the action. So strong and determined was the enemy that Lumsden\'s men were ordered to retire. Lieutenant Crane, who with his section had been detached from Lieutenant Colonel Lumsden\'s command, did not receive this order. He and his men held on to the position which they were holding, and were cut off and captured. The casualties of the two squadrons in this their first engagement were most severe. Major Showers and 5 men were killed, and Lieutenant Crane and 5 non-commissioned officers and men were wounded. After the engagement, General Tucker complimented Lumsden\'s Horse, but \'rebuked\' them for an exhibition of bravery which, he thought, bordered on rashness and the unnecessary courting of danger On 3rd May Lord Roberts commenced his advance to Pretoria. During this movement Lumsden\'s Horse scouted and skirmished in front of the right centre of the great army. At the Zand River on the 10th, at Viljoen\'s Drift on the Vaal on the 26th, and near Elandsfontein on the 29th, Ross\'s Mounted Infantry, including Lumsden\'s, did well, and their work was much praised by various correspondents. During the advance, and particularly after the Vaal was crossed, Lumsden\'s men had several casualties After the occupation of Pretoria, Lumsden\'s Horse were employed about Irene and at Springs, where they had the usual hard outpost work and some skirmishing. On 22nd July they marched into Pretoria and joined a force under Colonel Hickman, with whom they did some patrol work. About this time Lumsden\'s Horse left Colonel Ross, who issued an order in which he bestowed on them the highest possible compliments About the beginning of August the corps, now under Brigadier-General Mahon and General lan Hamilton, started on a march to Rustenburg, thence to the country north of Pretoria, and back to the capital, which was reached about the end of August. At Zilikat\'s Nek there was stiff fighting, in which the Berkshire Regiment did very well Mahon was now ordered to make a forced march to Carolina. He arrived there on 6th September in order to co-operate with French in the march to Barberton — a splendid effort on the part of all ranks Lumsden\'s Horse next took part in the march from Machododorp to Heidelberg along with the other troops of Generals French and Mahon. After some very severe fighting Heidelberg was reached on 26th October, and the corps then marched to Pretoria On 23rd November, 1900, Lumsden\'s Horse left Pretoria for India. Lord Roberts telegraphed to the Viceroy expressing his \'appreciation of their excellent services\', and said: \'It has been a pride and a pleasure to me to have under my command a volunteer contingent which has so well upheld the honour of the Indian Empire\'. Men of Lumsden\'s Horse earned a number of orders and decorations for their services in South Africa including; 1 x C.B., 1 x C.M.G., 2 x D.S.O.\'s & 6 x D.C.M\'s A most interesting and scarce medal group to a most desirable South African War \'Colonial\' unit - \'Lumsden\'s Horse\' Important: The medals here offered for sale are for the 2 x miniature medals only. The full-size medals are being sold listed separately, and are only shown here as images for illustrative & reference purposes. We will however send the buyer soft-copy images of the medals for their reference See the recipients full-size medals, and his son\'s full-size and miniature medal groups that are being offered separately for sale on this website Condition: Medals dark toned GVF

A positively attributed Royal Air Force \'Pacific War\' medal group of 4 to a \'Balloon Specialist & Operator\', from \'Mickleover\': Corporal A. J. Hammond, Royal Air Force The medal group comprises: - The 1939-1945 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Also sold with original named card box of issue for the medals addressed to: Mr A. J. Hammond, Esq., 28 Devonshire Drive, Mickleover, Derby Together with original ephemera including: - Medal transmittal letter from the Air Council - 4 x greaseproof packets of issue for the medals - Ticker tape typed to \'1184520 Cpl\' - Ticker tape with all 4 x medals enumerated Important: The recipients unique Royal Air Force service number is from the block 1150001-125000 that was started in April 1940, and awarded sequentially to Royal Air Force personnel who were enlisted and did their training at R.A.F. Cardington RAF Cardington: Had opened in 1936 and was a specialist training base for balloon operators, the first batch of recruits undergoing basic training on entry into the RAF arriving in 1937. Basic training of new recruits continued until 1953. Training of balloon operators was stepped up in 1938 to ensure the full manning of barrage balloon units around the coasts in the event of war. Following the conquest of their homelands many Polish and Dutch personnel were trained in balloon handling. The balloon training unit closed in November 1943, by which time it had trained over five thousand RAF balloon operators and nearly the same number of operators from the Women’s Royal Air Force as well as twelve thousand other balloon personnel and drivers of both sexes. At the end of May 1945 a Personnel Dispatch Centre was set up to process personnel being demobilised Uncommon to see an attributed \'Balloon Specialists\' medal group for service in \'The Pacific War\' Condition: About EF

A positively attributed Royal Air Force Officer\'s Second World War \'North West Europe; campaign medal group of 3: Flight Lieutenant Arthur Liddle, D.F.C., D.F.M., Royal Air Force The group comprises: - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp - The Air Crew Europe Star. With 'France & Germany Star' (loose) - War Medal Sold together with below original ephemera: - GVI issue un-marked medal transmittal letter from the Air Council - GVI issue brown card box of issue from Air Ministry (a/f) with label addressed to: F/L A. Liddle 5, Brettanby Gardens Ryton-on-Tyne Co. Durham All medals are Royal Mint strikes, and each retaining their original 'pinked' silk medal ribands as issued Attribution: The official card box of issue containing the campaign medals and clasp awarded to Flight Lieutenant Arthur Liddle, D.F.C., D.F.M., a twice decorated 'Navigator' who flew more then 60 x operational sorties with 107 Squadron, flying in Boston's and later Mosquito's, on raids over enemy occupied Europe, while under higher command No, 2 Group Bomber Command, Royal Air Force. His D.F.C & D.F.M. awards were published in the London Gazette issues as under: - D.F.C.: 24 December 1943 - D.F.M.: 15 December 1942 Arthur Liddle, son of John George Liddle (a Coal Miner) and Mary Liddle (nee Brooks), was a native of, Blaydon, County Durham, England, where he had been born in 1914. He joined the Royal Air Force circa 1940, and was promoted to Flight Lieutenant (21 July 1945), per announcement published in the Supplement to the London Gazette issue of 21 August 1945 Note: A medal group to Arthur Liddle, including his two decorations, is known on the market - but without the recipients official named card box of issue for the campaign medals Condition: EF

A positively attributed Royal Marines Officer \'Gallipoli\' & \'Irish Rebellion 1916\' casualty group of 8 miniature medals: Captain Leonard Frederick William Tayler, Royal Marines, late Cadet British India Steam Navigation Company Limited & later Union C - 1914-15 Star - British War Medal. Silver issue - Interallied Victory Medal - The 1939-1945 Star: - The Atlantic Star: - The Pacific Star: - War Medal: - Coronation Medal 1953 Sold together with: - 4 x rows of companion full-size medal ribands a/f (including a full set of 8 x ribands mounted on 2 x bars & 2 x 3 space bars of WW2 ribands only) each row mounted on pin-back bars, and as-worn by the recipient Note: Confirmed in Royal Marines Officers Service papers as 'Wounded-in-Action' at Battle of Krithia, Gallipoli on 13 July 1915. Important: Confirmed deployed in Ireland with 'Special Battalion Royal Marines' on active service during suppression of the Irish Rebellion (East Rising) between 28 April to 16 May 1916 War Services: His statement of 'War Services' contained in his Officers papers (held and accessible at The National Archives) specifically show his 'War Services' as: 1). Served with Chatham Battalion R.M.L.I. Landed at Cape Helles, 17/6/15 until 17/7/15 and from 25/7/15 until invalided on 19/9/15. Took part in general attack on Krithia, 12th & 13th July 1915. Wounded in action, 13/7/15 2). R. M, Battalion, Ireland, 28/4/16 to 16/5/16 'Irish Rebellion' Medals verification: All of the campaign medals verified as issued per the respective Royal Marines and British Merchant Navy medal rolls as under: - 1914-15 Star trio: Ref ADM 171/92 - Second World War Medals: Ref BT 395/1/95154 Leonard Frederick William Tayler, second son of Simon Walter Tayler (a Gentleman Farmer) & Marion Isabella Tayler (nee Hallaran) was a native of, All Cannings, Wiltshire, England. where he was born on, 22 February 1893 (baptized on, 30 April 1893). Leonard was apprenticed to the British India Steam Navigation Company Limited on, 16 February 1910, at which time he was appointed 'Cadet' and was 16 years and 11 months of age. During the Great War, Leonard was granted a 'Temporary' Commission in the Royal Marines, his appointments and promotions being; 2nd Lieutenant, 11 March 1915; Lieutenant, 13 September 1915 & Captain on 4 September 1917. He served variously with the Royal Marine Light Infantry, firstly at Gallipoli during the Dardanelles Campaign, where he was 'Wounded-in-Action' at Krithia, then, after recovering from his wounds, was deployed to Ireland in April 1916, with the Royal Marines Special Service Battalion, for suppression of the Irish Rebellion (Easter Rising). Interestingly, Leonard was deployed to Ireland a second time in the immediate post-armistice era, his 'War Services' endorsed as 'Duty with R.M. Guard, Haulbowline Dockyard, Queenstown' (located at Cork, Ireland) where he served 19/1/19 until 26/5/19. Leonard was 'Demobilized' from the Royal Marines on 30 August 1919 Leonard, married Olive Mary Bale, at Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, sometime during the last quarter of 1918. The couple were subsequently blessed with a son, Michael Frederick Tayler who was born 11 August 1920 (he served in the Indian Army during the Second World War, and who post-war became a Clerk in Holy Orders). After taking his demobilization form the Royal Marines, Leonard returned to the sea, pursuing his career in the Mercantile Marine. In the inter-war years he sailed as an officer with the Union Castle Line, with which shipping line he held the appointment of 'Purser'. His Board of Trade 'Medals' record shows that he was still holding the appointment of 'Purser' during the war years, when he qualified for four campaign medals including the Atlantic & Pacific Stars Leonard Frederick William Tayler is recorded as having died on 19 October 1965, prior to which time he had been residing at, 15 Park Road, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, England. He was succeeded by his wife and son The Reverend Michael Frederick Tayler a clerk in Holy Orders The recipients full-size medals, and the medals of his son (Reverend Michael Frederick Tayler, late Lieutenant, 7th Rajput Regiment, Indian Army) are being sold separately on the website, see item code's 21602 & 21606 Service Papers: The recipient Royal Marines Officer's service paper's are extant and are held & accessible at The National Archives The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended form their original silk ribands and suspended from a mounting brooch bar which latter retains its long hinged pin 7 clasp fittings Important: The items for sale in this lot, are only the 8 x miniature medals & 4 x medal riband bars as described. The full-size medals are not included in the sale, and the images supplied attached to this listing are for reference / provenance purposes only (we will however forward the buyer soft-copies of the images for their records) Comment: Unless a recipient was wounded, killed or decorated, it is notoriously difficult to find positively attributed medals to British personnel who actively served in Ireland during the suppression of the Irish Rebellion (Easter Rising) of 1916 Condition: VF

A positively attributed Second World War '8th Army' campaign medal group of 5: William Cumming Maciver, late Royal Corps of Signals - The 1939-1945 Star - The Africa Star. With Royal Mint issue '8th Army' clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal Sold together with - Army Council Transmittal Letter - Original named card box of issue for the medals with feint rubber stamp of 'Records Office, Reading, Royal Corps of Signals' and addressed to; Mr W. C Maciver 6 Avenue Park Street Glasgow N.W. Note: The recipient was the brother of Lieutenant Donald Maciver, 5th Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders who was killed-in-Action' at the Battle of El Alamein on, 24 october 1942, and whose medals are being sold separately see Item Code William Charles Maciver was the son of Donald and Mary A. Maciver, 6 Avenue, Park Street, Glasgow, Scotland. William was a native of Glasgow, where he was born in 1912. The Glasgow Electorial Register for 1936 records William as living at home at the family residence together with his parents, and his two brothers, John & Donald. The medals all supplied with their original silk ribands and contained in their grease proof paper envelopes, virtually near uncirculated Condition: EF

A positively attributed Second World War campaign medal pair: 1744479 Private John Stuart Adderley, Wiltshire Regiment, late Royal Regiment of Artillery - Defence Medal - War Medal Note: The medals each retain their original silk lengths of riband, as issued Sold together with below following original ephemera: - Army Council medal transmittal letter - Addressed card box of issue for the medals, Mr. J. S Adderley, 37 Broom Grove, Broom, Rotherham - 2 x greaseproof medal envelopes Important: John Stuart Adderley is confirmed as having first attested for service with the British Army, when he joined the Royal Regiment of Artillery in 1939 . The Royal Artillery attestation records (extant and accessible on-line) confirm that John was subsequently transferred to the Wiltshire Regiment with effect, 16 April 1944 John Stuart Adderley, son of John Adderley (Colliery Stone Worker (Below ground)) & Martha Adderley (nee Massey) was a native of Rotherham, Yorkshire, England, where he was born on 18 February 1920. The 1939 National Register for England 7 Wales, records, that John's parents and elder sister Doreen Aldderley (born 1919) were residing at, 11 Orchard Lane, Beighton, Chesterfield, Derbyshire - the same family entry has a redacted name, which is indicative that John had already joined the British Army before the register was compiled in April 1939. John married Eva Skidmore at Rotherham, Yorkshire, England, in 1940, and later, sometime during the last quarter of 1940, a son, John Stuart Adderley, was born to the couple. John Adderley is confirmed as having died, at, Rotherham, Yorkshire, England, sometime during the early part of the first quarter of 1999 Condition: Medals about EF

A positively attributed Second World War Women\'s Land Army lot: Land Girl Rosalind de Bunsen, Sussex Detachment Women\'s Land Army late pupil Heathfield Public School for Girls - Women's Land Army 'Proficiency Badge'. Bakelite issue. Complete with original pinback fittings as issued. Instituted 1943 - Heathfield Public School for Girls. 'White Lilly' award badge. Silver & enamel with original pin-back fittings. H/M Birmingham 1916 - Heathfield Public School for Girls. 'Lacrosse' Sports Champion badge. Silver & enamel with original pin-back fittings. H/M 1920 Note: The 'Lacrosse' award with recipients initials 'R de B' & date 1921 etched on reverse of badge Sold contained within old handwritten ink inscribed envelope 'Rosalind de Bunsen, Heathfield School, Ascot, Lily Badge & 1st XII lacrosse Badge (1914-1918?). Womens Land Army Proficiency Badge 1939-1945' A scarce original post 1943 wartime plastic (bakelite) economy issue badge, the reverse with makers marks 'A Stanley & Sons Walsall 1-A Prov. Pat. Regd. No.840920.' and retaining the original pin & clasp fittings. The badge dimension is 43mm high WLA proficiency plastic, or bakelite, economy issue badges were instituted from circa 1943 to signify that the recipient, had exhibited a higher level of competence in dairy, poultry, fruit and general farm work, including tractor driving. In the case of Rosalind de Bunsen, it appears that her skills in 'Tractor Work' may have been the cause for her 'Proficiency' award, not least as she wrote about it in the WLA's 'Land Girl' magazine as under: Quote (Anderson, Hilary M.K., "The British Women’s Land Army: Gender, Identity, and Landscapes" (2014). Master's Theses. 517. https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/517 One land girl recalls that her family and friends decried her intentions of driving a tractor for the WLA. Their reasoning: “tractor-driving was not a woman’s job.” Much to the land girl’s delight, at her first posting the farmer left her in charge of the tractor. However, she quickly learned that “starkness, satanic simplicity and smelliness” characterized tractor work.58 Unquote. The source of Hilary Anderson's quoted reference, was taken from: - R. de Bunsen, “Harrowing Experiences of a Land Girl,” Land Girl (Sussex), July 1940, 3" Rosalind de Bunsen, a former Heathfield Public School for Girls pupil and RADA graduate, served in Surrey with the Women's Land Army during the Second World War. She contributed at least one article to the wartime issue of the WLA corps magazine. There are many mentions of Rosalind in various issues of the Heathfield School Magazine from circa 1914-1920, that are available on-line as PDF's. Rosalind de Bunsen was one of the 4 x remarkable daughters (including the wartime Air Transport Auxiliary pilot & author, First Officer Mary de Bunsen, A.T.A.) of the highly distinguished career diplomat Sir Maurice William Ernest de Bunsen, 1st Baronet, GCMG, GCVO, CB, PC (8 January 1852 – 21 February 1932) A very scarce attributed lot of considerable women's history interest Condition: About EF

A Positively Attributed Second World War \'Kenya Colony\' M.B.E. Medal Group of 3: Eric Reginald St. Aubrey Davies, M.B.E., Government Secretary, Isle of Man, late Kenya Colony, Colonial Administrative Service - The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (M.B.E.) Member's 2nd Type breast Badge - Coronation Medal 1953 - Denmark: King Christian X's Liberty Medal 1940-45 Sold together with - Pair of 'Colonial Administrative Service' Officers 'Collar Tabs'. Black cloth tabs with gilt wire bullion insignia, & Kings Crown buttons. The Colonial Service epaulettes are each inscribed in ink on reverse 'Davies, Secretariat' Order of the British Empire: The award of the MBE (Civil Division) was published in the London Gazette issue of 1 January 1945 for Kenya Colony The recipient is shown listed as Eric Reginald St. Aubrey Davies, Esq., Colonial Administrative Service, District Officer (Acting Information Officer), Kenya. King Christian X Liberty Medal 1940-45 (Kong Christian den Tiendes frihedsmedaille): Commonly referred to as the 'Danish Liberty Medal' or 'Pro Dania' Medal. 'Only an estimated 3,000 of these medal were awarded post-war to Danish and foreign nationals who had performed patriotic services on behalf of Denmark's and Danish national interests during the Second World War. The medal was conferred on a number of British recipients, civil and military, including 'Winston Churchill, and 'Anthony Eden'. The military awards, to British, Army, Air Force and Royal Navy personnel all appear to have been published in the London Gazette, but no such protocol appears to have applied for awards made to British civilians (civil servants, politicians, diplomats, colonial administrators etc). As Eric Davies appears to have remained in Kenya Colony throughout the Second World War, the award of the King Christian X Liberty Medal was likely either in recognition of services he carried out in the interests of Danish seafarers while he was located on the Kenyan littoral, or for his services 1943-1945, when he was Information Officer for the Kenyan Information Service - a wartime created colonial propaganda department - in which latter he would have broadcast or otherwise promoted the interests of the Denmark on behalf of the London based 'Danish Freedom Council' (1943-45) Important: Reference the article 'King Christian X's Medal for Freedom' published in the Orders and Medal Research Society publication 'Miscellany of Honours' issue of 1998 that includes details of the British recipients who received the 'Pro Dania' Medal Eric Reginald St.Aubrey Davies, second and youngest son of Herbert Reginald St. Aubrey Davies (Rancher) & Mabel Elizabeth Davies (nee Bartrum) was born at, Chilcotin, British Columbia, Canada, circa 1906. Eric and his family had relocated to the United Kingdom sometime prior to 1911, as in the National Census for England & Wales, 1911, the parents and Eric re recorded residing at the family are recorded residing, at, Bures St. Mary, Suffolk, England. Eric's older brother (born Canada 1900) was killed on 17 December 1918, in a flying accident, while training as a Flight Cadet with the Royal Air Force. Eric was educated at Felsted School (his father was an Assistant Master at the school), and Corpus Christi College Cambridge, graduating with the degree of Master of Arts form the latter. After graduation Eric took up an appointment - and made a career - with the Colonial Administrative Service. His first posting was to Kenya Colony, where on 8 May 1928, appointed a Cadet (later District Officer), being seconded as Municipal Native Affairs Officer in 1939. Eric served over 25 years in Kenya Colony, during which time he was posted widely across the colony, and held numerous senior posts (see The Kenya Gazette), including; Information Officer 1943-45; Deputy. Provincial Commissioner 1946; PC 1947; Chief Native Commissioner & Member for African Affairs circa1949-54. After leaving Kenya Colony, Eric subsequently took up an appointment as the Government Secretary to the Isle of Man Government, a position he held over many years. Eric Reginald St. Aubrey Davies, M.B.E., M.A., is recorded as having died on, 7 December 1985, at Douglas, Isle of Man, at which time he had been resident at, 8 Kensington Road, Douglas, Isle of Man The medals professionally mounted in the swing-style, suspended from their original silk moire ribands and as worn by the recipient. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings A rare, and unique grouping of medals all of which were awarded for service in Kenya Colony, and which includes a Danish King Christian Liberty, or 'Pro Dania' 1940-45 Medal Condition: Medal mild toned EF

A positively attributed Second World War, Malaya Emergency and Korea service campaign miniature medal group of 6: Captain Ian Arthur Eric Wayland Cleveland, Royal Regiment of Artillery - The 1939-45 Star - The Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal 1939-45 - GSM 1918. GVI second issue 'Malaya - United Nations: Service medal with clasp 'Korea' The medals professionally court-mounted by 'Spink' of London, and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its long stout hinged pin with clasp fittings Note: The medals offered here for sale are only the 6 x mounted miniature medals - the other medals illustrated in the images are only here shown for reference / illustrative purposes and are not here included in the sale. We will however send the buyer softcopy images of the full-size medals, gratis, by email attachment Cadet Ian Arthur Eric Wayland Cleveland, was first commissioned effective 18 July 1943, his unique Officer's number being 288087. On being commissioned he was posted to the Royal Armoured Corps. Ian's promotions are summarised below: - 18/07/1943: 2nd Lieutenant (Royal Armoured Corps) - 05/12/1944: War Substantive Lieutenant (Royal Artillery) - 15/05/1951: Captain (Royal Artillery) - 21/11/1959: Retires his commission Ian Arthur Eric Wayland Cleveland, son of Eric Albert Mendham Cleveland () and Helen Audrey Cleveland (nee Wayland) was a native of, Elham, Kent, England, where he was born on, 15 May 1924. He is recorded as having died at, Reading, Berkshire, England, on, 24 November 2012 See item code 22046, for the recipient's companion miniature medal group that is being sold separately on the website See item code 22257, for the recipient's full-size medal group that is being sold separately on the website Condition: About EF

A positively attributed senior \'Detective\'s campaign and long service miniature medal pair: 1st Class Detective Sergeant C. P. D. Cooper, Transvaal Division, South African Police The pair of medals comprise: 1). Union of South Africa: Police Good Service Medal. 1st type issue (No. 2583 (F) 1/C Det/Sergeant. C.P.D. Cooper.) 2). Witwatersrand District Football Association Medal (1912 Wednesday Cup Johannesburg District Police FC C. Cooper) Note: The South African Sports Medal in silver, gilt & enamel with English hallmarks on reverse and suspension ring, for Birmingham, 1912 The South African Police Faithful Service Medal was first instituted in 1923 - and the first type issue with obverse legend \'Police Service\' in English & \'Politie Dienst\' Dutch languages was only awarded through to 1932. The medal could have been awarded for either 18 years exemplary service (not necessarily continuous, but could be aggregated), or bestowed for a specific act of gallantry or distinguished conduct The recipient was a member of the original \'White\' complement of police personnel of the South African Police, who held the number \'2583\' in the Transvaal Division of the South African Police where he served in the \'Foot\' branch and at the time of receiving his long service medal held the rank of Detective Head Constable On, 1 April 1913, the South African Police Force was established, the personnel being mostly drawn from amongst the hitherto separate existing police forces of the respective states of the Union. At establishment, each member of the South African Police Force was allocated a unique service number in the range 1 to 4011. At formation the South African Police issued were 9 x sequential blocks by \'Rank\' that were further sub-divided by geographic force, or division. From the naming on the recipient\'s Police Good Service Medal he has been positively identified as having been on the original muster of the \'Foot Police\' of the \'Transvaal Division\' at which time in 1913, he held the rank of Constable. Constable Cooper, had been a serving policeman since at least 1912. At the time of his award of the Police Good Service Medal (circa 1930-32) he was holding the senior rank appointment of 1st Class Detective Sergeant The Police Good Conduct Medal having a good bright length of silk riband A scarce early first type medal - only issued 1923-1932 - named to a senior 1st Class \'Detective\' Sergeant Condition: GVF

A positively attributed senior \'Detective\'s campaign and long service miniature medal pair: Detective Head Constable J. Steven, Cape Western Division, South African Police - Defence Medal - Union of South Africa: Police Good Service Medal. 1st type issue The South African Police Faithful Service Medal was first instituted in 1923 - and the first type issue with obverse legend \'Police Service\' in English & \'Politie Dienst\' Dutch languages was only awarded through to 1932. The medal could have been awarded for either 18 years exemplary service (not necessarily continuous, but could be aggregated), or bestowed for a specific act of gallantry or distinguished conduct The recipient was a member of the original \'White\' complement of police personnel of the South African Police, who held the number \'86\' in the Cape Western Division of the South African Police where he served in the \'Foot\' branch and at the time of receiving his long service medal held the rank of Detective Head Constable On, 1 April 1913, the South African Police Force was established, the personnel being mostly drawn from amongst the hitherto separate existing police forces of the respective states of the Union. At establishment, each member of the South African Police Force was allocated a unique service number in the range 1 to 4011. At formation the South African Police issued were 9 x sequential blocks by \'Rank\' that were further sub-divided by geographic force, or division. From the naming on the recipient\'s Police Good Service Medal he has been positively identified as having been on the original muster of the \'Foot Police\' of the \'Cape Western Division\' at which time in 1913, he held the senior NCO rank of 2nd Class Head Constable. At the time of his award of the Police Good Service Medal he was holding the rank of Detective Head Constable By the time of the Second World War, the recipient, who is though to have been of Scottish birth, had returned to the United Kingdom, and during the war years served in a Home Guard capacity (his Defence Medal is a Royal Mint issue). It is thought that he was a resident of the Scottish Borders region The Police Good Conduct Medal retaining it\'s original silk riband, and mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining its hinged pin and clasp fittings Note: The recipients companion miniature medal pair, and related veterans association badges are listed separately for sale on the website This sale is the miniature medals (pair) only. The images of the full-size medals and naming are here shown for reference / provenance purposes only, We will however provide images of all the medals \'gratis\' to the buyer for their records A scarce early first type medal - only issued 1923-1932 - named to a senior \'Detective\' The silver long service medal toned. Condition: About EF

A positively attributed South African Officer\' miniature medal group of 7: Lieutenant A. B. Rickards, South African Army Technical Service, Union of South Africa Defence Force - The 1939-45 Star - The Africa Star - The Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. With MID 'Oakleaf' emblem on riband - Union of South Africa: Africa Service Medal 1939-45 - Union of South Africa: John Chard Medal. 1st type EIIR issue Important: The miniature John Chard Medal is the scarce 1st type with EIIR reverse Note: These are the medals, as worn, by Lieutenant A. B. Rickards, South African Army Technical Service, Union of South Africa Defence Force (see item codes ) for the recipients companion full-size medals & regimental collar badges. These latter are shown in the accompanying images - but do not form part of this sale The item here being offered for sale are the miniature medals only, and any other images are for reference / attribution purpose only Important: The award of the Mention-in-Despatches was published in the third issue of the Supplement to the London Gazette issue of 21 May 1945, the preamble to the award is quoted below: Quote, The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Mediterranean Theatre: Unquote Lieutenant A. B. Rickards, held the Army Number 295998 (MID gazetted as 295998V - the V suffix denoting Volunteer) The John Chard Medal was instituted in South Africa in 1952, and its introduction made obsolete awards of the former 'Imperial' Efficiency Medal and Air Efficiency Award. The John Chard Medal was awarded for 12 years volunteer service. The obverse of the medal bears an iconic scene of 'Rorke's Drift', the place where, Lieutenant John Chard, V.C., Royal Engineers, held command during the famous battle of 'Rorkes Drift' that was fought during the Zulu War of 1879 A very fine grouping to a South African Officer who was decorated for his gallant and or distinguished service in Italy The miniature medals mounted as-worn in the swing-style, and as worn by the recipient Scarce seen positively attributed South African medal group that includes a 1st Type John Chard Medal with 'EIIR' monogram and crown reverse Condition: GVF

A positively attributed Welsh interest \'Indian Army Conductor\'s\' Second World War & Long Service miniature medal group of 3: Conductor Wallace R. Jones, Indian Army Corps of Clerks late Royal Welsh Fusiliers - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC. GVI first issue with 'Regular Army' bar Wallace Jones, son of Thomas Jones (a Professional Soldier of the South Lancashire Regiment who served during the South African War & Great War ) & Emily Jones (nee Badham) was born at, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, England in 1906. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales records Wallace living with his parents (his father now described as an 'Army Pensioner') and sibling sister, Ivy Margaret Jones (b. 1909, living at, Yarkhill, Near Ledbury, Herefordshire. Prior to joining the British Army in 1922, Wallace - still a teenager - was recorded as having been employed as a 'Coal Miner' by trade. On 15 August 1922, Wallace, enlisted in the British Army and was posted to the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, being allocated his unique Army number 4184292, which was in the regimental block of army numbers allocated to the Royal Welsh Fusiliers in 1920. Wallace became eligible for the award of the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal in 1940, at which time he held the rank of 'Colour Sergeant' and was then still serving with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Wallace Jones transferred to the Royal Army Service Corps in October 1944, after which he then transferred on attachment to the British Indian Army, where he held the appointment of 'Conductor' (Warrant Officer I) while serving with the Indian Army Corps of Clerks Note: The medals here for sale are the 3 x miniatures only. The full-size medals are only here illustrated for reference / provenance purposes, and are being sold separately on the website. We will 'gratis' supply the buyer with soft-copy images of all the illustrations The medals mounted in the swing style, and as-worn by the recipient. The original silk ribands suspended from a mounting bar that retains its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A positively attributed \'1914 Star trio\' & Special Constabulary miniature medal group of 4: Lieutenant George Gilbert Crowther Garrard, Royal Engineers late 1st/4th Honourable Artillery Company (Infantry) & later Special Constabulary - 1914. With dated clasp - British War Medal. Silver - Interallied Victory Medal - Special Constabulary Medal. GV coinage head The recipient was awarded 3 x clasps on the SCLSM vis; ‘Long Service, 1942’, ‘Long Service, 1945’, and ‘Long Service, 1952’, and for his services in the Second World War was awarded a Defence Medal Sold together with: - Recipients original silk riband bars - with all 5 x ribbons and rosettes - on original mountings with pins - and as worn on his Special Constabulary uniform See item codes & 20948 respectively for the recipients full-size medals and his sons Second World War medal group The original full-size medals all verified per below sources: - 1914. With dated clasp : Ref WO 329/2414. - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/323 - Defence Medal: Defence Medal addressed box of issue George Gilbert Crowther Garrard, eldest son of Dr George Garrard, M.D. (a Surgeon who had been born in Hobart, Tasmania) and Mary Garrard (nee) was a native of Paddington, London, England, where he was born on, 6 April 1891. The 1901 National Cenus for England & Wales, records George as living at home together with his 3 x siblings comprising, elder sister Eva Mary A. Garrard & younger brothers, Thomas R. Garrard & Frederick B. Garrard (awarded Military Cross in Great War) and his younger sister Eva M A Garrard. In 1901, the family maintained a domestic establishment of 3, including a Governess, a Cook and a Housemaid. By 1911, the National Census for England & Wales shows George still living in the family home and described as a 'Student', with the Garrard family maintaining a domestic household of 4 x servants - very much an 'Upstairs - Downstairs' family of considerable means. George Crowther is recorded as having enlisted enlisted in the British Army on 4th August 1914, on which date he joined the 1st/4th (1st Battalion No 4 or 'D' Company) Honourable Artillery Company (Infantry). George first entered theatre of war 'France' on 18 September 1914, and qualified for the 1914 Star with dated clasp - and almost certainly present with his unit at the 1st Battle of Ypres (Oct-Nov 1914). promoted to Corporal, George remained on active service in the field in France with the British Expeditionary Force, through to 12 May 1915. After returning to the United Kingdom, George, like the majority of H.A.C. volunteers who had survived the fighting of 1914 and early 1915, was commissioned as an officer in the Royal Engineers on 8 August 1915, when he was posted to 3/2 Field Company 'Home Counties' Divisional Engineers, Royal Engineers. George remained in uniform on 'Home Service' in the United Kingdom for the remainder of hostilities and never again returned to the 'Western Front' or on other 'Overseas Service'. During his 'Home Service' George held the rank of Lieutenant, and had served as Acting Captain. In 1919, and after taking his discharge from the British Army, George G. C. Garrard married his cousin - and next door neighbour - Gladys Lorna Garrard. The couple were blessed with a son, John Maurice George Garrard, who was born on, 28 March 1921. son of Garrard (Stockbroker's Clerk - ex H.A.C. (Inf) & Gladys Lorna Garrard (nee Garrard) was a native of, Eton, Buckinghamshire, England, where he was born on, 28 March 1921. The 'Garrard's' multi-generational family residence was located at; 'Braziers', Cherry Tree Lane, Iver Heath, Eton, Buckinghamshire, England By the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register for England & Wales, George Garrard is recorded as employed as a 'Stockbrokers Clerk' residing at the 'Braziers' Eton address, with remarks that he was also a member of the 'Special Constabulary'. George Gilbert Crowther Garrard, of 'Braziers', Iver Heath, Eton, Buckinghamshire, England, is recorded as having died on, 12 May 1981 The officers service papers for Lieutenant George Gilbert Crowther Garrard are extant, and held & are accessible at The National Archives The medals mounted in the swing-style suspended form original issue silk ribands, and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the medal mounting bar with long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with hard copy of the recipients Medal Index Card A fine medal group to a 'Stockbrokers Clerk' who served his country in both World Wars including service with the Honourable Artillery Company (Infantry) in 1914-15, prior to being commissioned Important: This item being offered is only the miniature medals (4) & 5 space silk medal riband bars - all other items illustrated are being offered separately for sale, and the images here attached are exclusively for reference & illustrative purposes only (we will forward the buyer the images by email attachment for their on-line reference) Condition: GVF

A positively attributed \'Battle for Singapore\' & \'Death Railway\' Far East Prisoner of War miniature medal group of 5: Private Francis Stanley McElroy, 1st (Singapore Volunteer Corps) Battalion Straits Settlement Volunteer Force - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Pacific Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal - Special Constabulary Long Service Medal. GVI 1st issue Far East Prisoner of War: Confirmed captured at the surrender of Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942 Medals verification: Although the campaign medal rolls for the Second World War are not yet in the public domain, the recipients entitlement to the Pacific Star quartet is confirmed basis his residency and being a member of the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force since 1940. The award of the Special Constabulary Medal was in respect of the recipients service as a Special Constable in the United Kingdom circa 1937-1940 During his more then three and half years incarceration as a Prisoner of War in South East Asia, apart from just over 4 x months captivity in Singapore, Francis spent most of his captivity in Thailand, where he worked on the notorious Thailand-Burma Railway, or \'Death-Railway\' between 30 June 1942 until his liberation in Thailand on, 3 September 1945. His record of camp locations where he was interred was - Changi (Singapore): 15/02/42-26/06/42. Detachment Leader, Col. Newey., S.S.V.F. - Banpong: 30/06/42-30/11/42. Camp Leader, Col. Williamson., R.A. - Chungkai: 01/12/42-13/11/44. Camp Leader, Col. Outram., R.A. - Kenyu No.3: 14/11/44-18/12/44. Camp Leader, Major. Dutton., Recce Corps (this was one of the camps that provided labour for work on the notorious \'Hell-Fire Pass\' - Tamarkan: 19/12/44- 25/01/45. Detachment Leader, Col. Johnston., Suffolk Regiment. - Kanburi: 26/01/45-03/09/45. Camp Leader, Col. Toosey., R.A. Uncommonly, the recipients extant Liberation Questionnaire Report (held and accessible at The National Archives) that Francis submitted includes a number of reports of acts of bravery and or distinguished actis of humanity, that he witnessed performed by fellow FEPOW\'s at the Death Railway POW camps, and which we are here quoting below. When asked: Did you witness any courageous acts performed by allied personnel (give names, places, etc.), he replied: Quote, Yes. Operation of Wireless Set by two brothers, Captain Webber M.V.C. and Lt. Webber Malay Regt. At Chungkai and officers camp Kanburi. Unquote. When asked: Have you any other matter of any kind which you wish to bring to notice, he replied: Quote, Yes. Of the action of the R.C. Priest (believed to be Italian) at Banpong, who, at considerable risk to himself, smuggled medical supplies and food into hospital at that camp. Major Reid, R.A.M.C. was S.M.O. I hope that the very fine behaviour of this priest will be brought o the notice of the proper authorities. Unquote. Francis Stanley McElroy, fourth and youngest son of John Alexander Donald McElroy (a Stockbroker\'s Clerk) and Jean Isabella McElroy (nee Ross), was a native Of the parish of Rhu, Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire (now Argyll & Bute), Scotland, where he was born on, 7 October 1905. Francis accepted an overseas appointment in Singapore Colony in 1940, in which year he is recorded as embarking at Southampton, aboard the P & O Liner, S.S. \'Strathmore\', that was scheduled for sailing departure to Singapore, on, 26 April 1940 - barely two week before the end of the \'Phoney War\' marked by the Nazi Blitzkreig on Belgium and France on 10 May 1940. The \'Strathmore\'s\' passenger manifest shows that the future place of permanent residence for Francis was shown as the \'Straits Settlements\'. Shortly after his arrival in Singapore Francis was under the \'Compulsory Service Ordinance\' enrolled as a \'Volunteer\' in the Singapore Volunteer Corps of the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force, and posted to the 1st Battalion of the S.V.C., and given the regimental number 13584. His unit was an infantry battalion that was comprised entirely of Singapore Colony residents. The local Singapore Newspapers of September 1940, record that Francis was one of several residents who had lodged appeals on 3 September 1940 with the Appellate Tribunal to be exempted from joining a continuous training camp in October-November for the S.V.C. Recruits. The articles variously refer Francis being an employee of a company called Martin Milton / Martin Hilton. In the event the tribunal found: Quote (Straits Times issue of, 4 September 1939), McElroy\'s application for exemption from continuous training with the S.V.C. depot recruits from October to November, was refused on the grounds that his work was not of a technical nature. He was stated to be the only European assistant, in the firm, whose business had increased considerably. Unquote. Notwithstanding, the dual tasks of juggling the responsibilities of his civilian work, together with his volunteer soldiering, Francis was ultimately able to find a balance, befitting a former volunteer member of the Special Constabulary, and a man who evidently had a keen sense of patriotic duty. His military service was further reported on in the Straits Times issue of 1940, which contained a lengthy report of a \'One Month\' continuous training camp that Francis attended at Siglap, October-November 1940. The articles include several illustrations of named S.V.C. volunteers, two of which include Francis. A large group photograph of volunteers, referred to as Infantrymen and Machine Gunners of the S.V.C. Depot, together with a smaller group photograph showing Francis wearing his colonial military issue \'Sun Helmet\' or \'Topi\' while training on a Vickers Machin Gun with regulars of the Manchester Regiment. Japanese Prisoner of War index cards held at the National Archives, record that in 1942 Francis cited his father as his notified next of kin. His parents address at the time was, Bellevue Bank, Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire, Scotland. After surviving the ordeals of captivity as a Far East Prisoner of War, Francis returned to his native Scotland, where in 1946, he married Irene Louise Norrie, at, Hillhead, Glasgow. Francis Stanley McElroy is recorded to have died on, 1 June 1983, with his body laid to rest at, New Kilpatrick Cemetery, Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, in a plot that includes his wife and sister-in-law (Marjorie Norrie) whom succeeded him in, 1991 & 2011. respectively The item here being sold is the 5 x miniature medals only. The full-size medals are not included in the sale, and are only here included as supporting images for illustrative / provenance purposes. We will however supply the buyer with gratis soft copy images of all the images included in the website listing See item code for the recipients full-size medals that are being sold separately elsewhere on the website. A rare and desirable campaign and long service medal group of considerable Singapore interest - containing an officially named medal - to a Machine-Gunner of the 1st (S.V.C.) Battalion Straits Settlements Volunteer Force The medals professionally mounted in the swing-style. The reverse of the white metal mounting bar retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

A positively attributed \'France & Dunkirk 1940\' Second World War campaign medal group of 3: Private Eric Kenneth Tipping, 1st Battalion Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, later Royal Army Service Corps - The 1939-45 Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Sold together with below original ephemera a). Regular Army Soldiers ‘Red Book’ Certificate of Service b). Black & white group photograph (circa 1940) of Ox & Bucks 'Other Ranks' with recipient identified by a 'X' Important: A confirmed 'Dunkirk' veteran Note: The general appearance & mixed uniform worn by the men in the photograph appears to have been taken either immediately after evacuation from Dunkirk, or while serving earlier with the British Expeditionary Force in France in 1940 Medals verification: All 3 x campaign medals are the recipients full entitlement for the Second World War, and are all enumerated in the recipients 'Regular Army Certificate of Service' (Army Form B.108) Eric Kenneth Emmanuel Tipping, son of Emmanuel Joseph Tipping & Dorothy Winifred Tipping (nee Loder) was a native of, Thame, Oxfordshire, England, where he was born, on 29 June 1919. Ernest enlisted in the Territorial Army on 9 May 1939. 5384865. He remained with the TA, (Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry) until, 1 September 1939, on which latter date he took his discharge. Only 4 x days later, Eric, enlisted in the British Army at, Oxford, England, on, 2 September 1939. Prior to enlistment he had been employed as a 'Bakers Roundsman'. Eric's regimental number was 5384865. Eric was posted to his local infantry regiment, the Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, and after completion of his basic training, he embarked for overseas service with the British Expeditionary Force in France, on, 14 January 1940, where he joined, 1st Battalion Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. Eric subsequently fought in France after the German 'Blitzkrieg' and subsequent invasion, was present at Dunkirk in the last week of May, 1940, being fortunate to be embarked for return to the United Kingdom, with 1/OBLI on, 31 May 1940. Eric was awarded the 1939-1945 Star for his campaign service in France. He did not see further active service during the Second World War. He continued to serve with the OBLI through to 22 August 1944, transferring to the Royal Army Service Corps, where he held the trade of 'Driver', on 23 August 1944. He remained with the RASC through to 8 October 1946, at which time he took his discharge having served 7 years & 37 days with 'The Colours', his 'Military Conduct' being described at the time of his discharge as having been 'Exemplary'. As a Reservist, he was briefly recalled for service during the early days of the 'Cold War', when he was re-posted to the R.A.S.C., for 46 x days between 13 September 1950, to 28 October 1950 Eric Kenneth Tipping is recorded as having died in England, on, 20 December 2002 Condition: Medals GVF

A positively attributed \'North West Europe 1944-45\' campaign medal group of 4 & insignia & ephemera: Mr John Maurice George Garrard, late Royal Corps of Signals, Royal Army Ordnance Corps & Royal Artillery - The 1939-1945 Star - The France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Sold together with below following ephemera and militaria: - Official medal transmittal letter marked for 4 x medals - Official card box of issue for medals - sans address - Letter from Royal Corps of Signals confirming recipients medal entitlement - 3 x Official British Army fibre Identity discs all named - Silver identity bracelet, with number 1779064 & address - NCO's issue 'ACME Thunderer' whistle on lanyard - 'Deaths Head' ring (German war souvenir?) John Maurice George Garrard, son of Garrard (Stockbroker's Clerk - ex H.A.C. (Inf) & Gladys Lorna Garrard (nee Garrard) was a native of, Eton, Buckinghamshire, England, where he was born on, 28 March 1921.The 'Garrard's' multi-generational family residence was located at, 'Braziers', Cherry Tree Lane, Eton, Buckinghamshire, England. By the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register for England & Wales, John was recorded employed as a 'Clerk' and living in lodgings at, Hall Place,Burchetts Green, Burchett's Green, Cookham, Berkshire, England. John enlisted into the British Army in 1941, at which time he was posted to the Royal Artillery, with the unique army number 1779064 (from the block uniquely allocated the the Royal Garrison Artillery in 1920). John is recorded as subsequently transferring to the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, and finally the Royal Corps of Signals, with which latter unit he had been serving when he had qualified and subsequently sent his Second World War campaign medals, these being sent to the family residence at, 'Braziers', Cherry Tree Lane, Eton, Buckinghamshire, England. Sometime during the third quarter of 1958, John Garrard, married, Patricia P. Mullins, at ,Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England. John Maurice George Garrard is recorded to have died in England, on 17 September 1996 The medals all complete with their original folded silk ribands and contained in their respective greaseproof paper envelopes Note: The recipients fathers full size and miniature medals are listed for sale elsewhere on the website vis, item codes & Condition: Medals EF

A positively attributed \'Tanks\' Officer\'s Second World War campaign medal group of 5: 2nd Lieutenant James Greaves, Royal Armoured Corps, late Tank Corps - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp - The Africa Star. No clasp - The France and Germany Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal Sold together with: - Army Council enclosure, medal transmittal letter marked in pencil for 5 x medals - Pair of \'Other Ranks\' Army fibre identity discs, these marked with recipients unique Tank Corps number, name and religious denomination - Silver (English hallmarks on reverse) private purchase Identity Disc with recipients unique Army Number and name ’7931609\' J. Greaves’ - Official named card box of issue for medals, from War Office addressed to: J. Greaves Esq., 16 Grange Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale Officer Commission: Cadet James Greaves (7931609) was granted an Emergency Commission in the Regular Army when he was appointed 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Armoured Corps, with effect from from 25 February 1945 (the Supplement to the London Gazette issue of 10 April 1945 refers) Royal Tank Corps: Prior to being commissioned James Greaves held the unique regimental number \'7931609\', which was in the block 7868001-8109000 allocated to the Tank Corps in 1920, and awarded sequentially to all enlistments in the corps 1920-1941. Condition: Medals about EF

A positively attributed \'Wavy Navy\' Naval Officer\'s Second World War campaign medal group of 4 with insignia: Lieutenant-Commander Frederick Cooper Hayhurst, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Atlantic Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal The medals are all un-named as issued Royal Mint strikes, each fitted with their original silk ribands, sold together with: - Set of three WW2 medal ribands as-worn on buckram / removed from recipients Naval uniform prior to June 1946 (the War Medal riband only worn from June 1946) - Set of 8 x gilt officers Royal Navy universal pattern 1921-1951 King\'s Crown \'Roped Border\' buttons. All complete with shanks (2 x Firmin, 2 x un-marked & 4 x C. & J. Weldon) - Pair of R.N.V.R. Officer\'s bullion raid on cloth board shoulder rank epaulettes. Second World War pattern, with \'Emerald Green\' felt denoting a \'Special Branch\' Officer - Original portrait photograph of recipient in uniform wearing tunic & Officers cap. This with name in pencil on reverse Note: In 1921 through to 1951, officers of all \'Naval Services\' wore the same universal Naval pattern gilt button, with King\'s Crown and roped border Frederick Cooper Hayhurst (son of Edmund Arthur Hayhurst) was a native of Manchester, England, where he born on 14 July 1917 Education: Frederick Hayhurst attended the preparatory school of Crumpsall Lane Municipal, Manchester. From 1928 to 1935 F. C. Hayhurst was educated at a Public School, Manchester Grammar School, to which school he received a \'Scholarship\' having gained a Foundation Scholarship for the years 1929 to 1935. Customs & Excise Officer: The name of F. C. Hayhurst and four other candidates appeared in the London Gazette of 8 February 1938, on page 815, under ‚Customs and Excise Department, showing that Hayhurst and the other candidates had passed the \'Open Competition\' examination for an appointment as an Officer of Customs and Excise, Naval Service: Hayhurst volunteered to join the Royal Navy on 18 March 1940. He was then aged twenty-two, and was given the number of JX 18511. He served at the Fleet Air Arm Station HMS Sparrowhawk“ (a.k.a. RNAS Hatston) from 31 April 1940 to 23 June 1941, subsequently commissioned into the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (Sp): Special Branch. Royal Naval Air Station Hatston was located near Scapa Flow, on the island of Mainland, Orkney, Scotland. HMS Sparrowhawk served Fleet Air Arm aircrews. The London Gazette issue of 11 July 1941, shows under 30 June 1941 that Frederick was appointed Temporary Sub-Lieutenant (Sp) Meteorology & South Atlantic Service: Specialising in Meteorology, on 20 October 1941, Sub-Lt. Hayhurst joined „HMS Albatross“ (a Seaplane Carrier) which operated in the South Atlantic. Subsequently Sub-Lt. Hayhurst also saw service with HMS Vulture and HMS Goldcrest Post-War: Hayhurst continued to serve, latterly as a Senior Meteorological Officer, earning satisfactory reports He retired from Naval Service at the age of 50, with the rank of Lieutenant-Commander, on 23 December 1958, after eighteen years Naval service Lt-Cdr. Frederick Cooper Hayhurst died in England on, 9 April 2013, at the age of 95 The full-size medal mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing-style. Each medal suspended from its silk issue riband. The white metal medal mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin & clasp fittings Sold with some soft-copy research including photographs that will be forward to the buyer by email attachment Condition: GVF

A possibly unique to a native born 'Australian' Philippine Campaign (Spanish American War) and Great War Medal group of 6: Master Sergeant Arthur Corbishley, Company F, 21st Infantry and Rhode Island Militia, United States Army - United States: Philippine Campaign medal. Army issue (No.11712). With original brooch - United States: Interallied Victory Medal. Official type 2, no clasp. With full wrap brooch - United States: Expert Riflemans Badge. Sterling Silver. With original pin & clasp - United States: Pistol Expert Badge. Sterling Silver. With original hinged pin & clasp - Rhode Island Militia Marksman. Named. Clasps ?18 Marksman 98? & ?19 Marksman 03? - Spanish War Veterans Members Badge. Bronze. Suspension bar numbered, ?65522?. - Expert Riflemans?s Badge, silver, pin-backed, in card box of issue - Pistol Expert Badge, silver, pin-backed, in card box Sold together with below associated items of uniform insignia; - Pair matching United States Army 'US' collars from Great War era witjh original fittings - Single United States Army blackened bronze U.S. collar. With pin-back fitting - Bronze uniface token indented 43 (possibly an Armory pass) - 4 x various United States Army buttons all with loop fittings Note: The Philippine Campaign Medal is an official first issue. Both campign medals complete with their silk ribands, 'full wrap brooches', and retaining their hinged pin and clasp fittings. All medals and the 2 x silver shooting badges contained in their original card boxes of issue. Some of which are titled and or officially numberted (Philippine War 11712 label, with inside the logo Mint of the U.S.A., Philadelphia); 'Victory Medal complete without clasp' in box by The Art Medal Works, Newark ); 'Expert Rifleman' bearing the original label on box, titled 'One Expert Rifleman Badge Silver Rock Island Arsenal 1916 Important: The medals verified as entitled & issued with accompanying research notes from 'Al Gleim', the late doyen of American medal research Arthur Corbishley, the son of Thomas and Sarah Corbishley, was born in Thebarton, Adelaide, South Australia on 25 November 1878. Latterly migrating to the United States, Arthur is confirmed as being a Corporal in Company F, 26th Infantry, when he served in the Philippines Campaign and on 29 August 1908 was awarded the medal bearing the designation ?No.11712? In 1899, the 26th Infantry Regiment deployed overseas on active service to the Philippine Islands to reinforce US Army units fighting against the Filipino insurgent forces. On 13 June, the regiment fought in defense of the southern approaches to Manila. The insurgent forces massed on the Zapote River, which divided the two armies on the edge of Manila Bay. The regiment faced 5,000 entrenched insurgents. I and F companies skirmished with the insurgents at a bridge over the river. The fighting then escalated into artillery duels. After several hours, the American artillery forced the insurgents to retreat, preventing them from attacking Manila. After several defeats, the insurgents discarded conventional tactics and began a guerrilla war in November. The regiment then fought in the pacification campaign and left the Philippines after the insurgency was declared over on 1 June 1902 During his subsequent many deployments in the Philippine Islands, Arthur is recorded as having served in several regiments (including detchments) the records showing he served variously with 2nd Infantry (H Coy, 1902), 4th Infantry (1901) and 9th Infantry. Within the Philippine Islands, he is shown as having served at Cavite Province, Batagngas Province including guarding the town of Molino (variously with 2nd & 4th Inf), Samar Province, the Visayas Islands, Iloilo Panny Province and at Manila. Between his enlistments and deployments with the Regular Army, he also served n the Rhode Island Kentish Guard Militia during 1903 (he had been a resident of Rhode Island prior to ensliting in the Regular Army) On 29 August 1916 he was appointed Sergeant, with the position of Army Field Clerk assigned to the Adjutant General?s Department. His principal stations during his long military career included many years overeseas service in the Philippine Islands (he married his wife in Manila, in 1915) and Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Master Sergeant Corbishley was still serving in the United States Army as late as 1924, in which year he is shown as being detailed from Fort Sam Houston, as Sergeant-Instructor, Quartermaster Corps, Texas National Guard, San Antonio. At the time of taking his final discharge from the United States Army, he was holding the rank of 'Master Sergeant'. The 1940 Census shows Arthur living at, Raynham, Bristol, Massachusetts, where he is described as a home-owner and 'Retired Soldier U.S. Army'. Master Sergeant Arthur Corbishley is believed to have died at Taunton, Massachusetts, sometime in 1956 Note: Unlike the prolific use of Long Service medals in the British services, the United States Army, by contrasdt did not reward soldiers with long service medals prior to the Second World War, and as Master Sergeant did not deploy overseas on active campaign service during the Great War, he was neither awarded or entitled to any other medals A fine and complete United States Army grouping, to an 'Australian' (later naturalized American) senior non-commissioned officer, representing many years service in the Philippine Islands Sold together with some copied research notes Condition: GVF

A post 1945 'Close of Empire' campaign service medal pair: Rifleman E. G. Martin, 1st Battalion Rifle Brigade - AGS Medal 1902. With clasp 'Kenya' (23228414 Rfn. E.G. Martin. R.B.) - GSM 1918. EIIR with clasp 'Malaya' (23228414 Rfn. E.G. Martin. R.B.) Note: AGS with official corrections to first 3 digits of army number and first initial of rank - and a fairly common occurrence for this particualr campaign medal to this regiment The medals mounted in the swing-style. The mounting brooch bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Toned GVF

A post 1945 multiple campaign group of 3: Marine E.L. Welfare, Royal Marines - NGS 1915. GVI type II & clasps 'Malaya' 'Near East' (R.M. 8152 E.L. Welfare. Mne RM) - Korea Medal 1950-53 (R.M. 8152 E.L. Welfare. Mne. R.M.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Note: Clasps riveted on the NGS Condition: Minor rim bruise on NGS, otherwise the group about GVF

A post 1953 Distinguished Services Campaign and Long Service Group of 4: Chief Technician Charles H. Martin, B.E.M., Royal Air Force - British Empire Medal (Military). EIIR Issue (4011302 Cpl/Tech. Charles H.Martin, RAF) - GSM 1918. GVI second issue with clasp \'Malaya\' (4011302 Cpl. C. H. Martin, RAF) - GSM 1962. \'Borneo\' \'South Arabia\' (4011302 Sgt. C. H. Martin, RAF) - Royal Air Force LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue (4011302 Ch/Tech. C. H. Martin, RAF) The group mounted \'court-style\' presumably as worn by the recipient - some soiling to ribbons and the LSGC ribbon requiring to be re-threaded. The mounting brooch retaining the long hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: VF

A post war 'Brunei Revolt' counter-insurgency pair: Rifleman Bedprasad Gharti, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles - General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 'Brunei' (21151776 Rfn. Bedprasad Gharti 1/2 GR) - General Service Medal 1962. 'Borneo' (21151776 Rfn Bedprasad Gharti, 1/2 GR) The pair mounted 'Court-Style' for display Condition: GVF

A post war 'Brunei Revolt' counter-insurgency pair: Rifleman Chakraprasad Thapa, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles - GSM 1918. EIIR 'Brunei' (21153195 Rfn Chakraprasad Thapa, 1/2 GR) - General Service Medal 1962. 'Borneo' (21153195 Rfn Chakraprasad Thapa, 1/2 GR) The Pair mounted 'Court-Style' for display Condition: GVF

A post war 'Brunei Revolt' counter-insurgency pair: Rifleman Rikhiprasad Gurung, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles - GSM 1918. EIIR issue 'Brunei' (21151820 Rfn Rikhiprasad Gurung, 1/2 GR) - General Service Medal 1962. 'Borneo' (21151820 Rfn Rikhiprasad Gurung, 1/2 GR) The Pair mounted 'Court-Style' for display Condition: GVF

A post war 'Far East' Naval campaign group of 3: Seaman R. E. Parker, Royal Navy - NGS Medal 1915. GVI type II 'Malaya' (D/SKX.877003 R.E. Parker Sto. R.N.) - Korea Medal (D/SKX.877003 R.E. Parker S.M. R.N.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' The group mounted in the swing-style and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The contemporary silk ribands suspended from a mounting bar, this having a 'blue' backing cloth patch - as per the 'Naval style for wear with uniform - and retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Toned VF and better

A post war 'Jungle Fighter's' General Service pair representing service under two monarchs: Lance Corporal Bhimbahadur Sarki, 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles - GSM 1918. GVI 2nd issue 'Malaya' (21139852 Rfn Bhimbahadur Sarki, 10 GR) - General Service Medal 1962 'Borneo' (21139852 L/Cpl Bhimbahadur Sarki, 1/10 GR) The medals mounted in the 'swing-style' suspended form contemporary ribbons hanging from a pin-back brooch bar, and probably 'as-worn' by the recipient Condition: VF

A post war 'Malaya / Borneo' Jungle Fighter's pair: Rifleman - General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue 'Malaya' (21139699 Rfn Bhimbahadur Rana, 6 G.R.) - General Service Medal 1962 'Borneo' (21139699 Rfn Bhimbahadur Rana, 1/6 G.R.) Note: Bhimbahadur Ran who was born in Nepal in 1936 enlisted for service with the British Army on 23 September 1953. His overseas service in India, Hong Kong, Malaya, Borneo and Singapore included numerous operational tours during the 'Emergency' and hence plenty of 'Jungle Bashing' as a consequence Both Bhimbahadur's medals and clasps are confirmed on his service record as being his sole medal entitlement, being issued his GSM 1919 in 1955 and his GSM 1962 in 1964. His 'Military Conduct' was described as 'Exemplary', while the testimonial to his character at time of discharge recorded; Quote, He has completed 14 years good service. He is an average man in all respects. He has reached 2nd Class educational standard in both Nagri and Roman characters. He was employed on general duties throughout his service. Unquote. Bhimbahadur tooK his discharge from the British Army at Singapore in September 1968 The medals are sold together with copied set of the recipients service record Condition: VF

A post war General Service pair for the 'Brunei Revolt': Lance Corporal Asbahadur Gurung, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles - GSM 1918. EIIR issue 'Brunei' (21148994 Rfn. Asbahadur Gurung 1/2 GR) - General Service Medal 1962. 'Borneo' (21148994 L/Cpl. Asbahadur Gurung, 1/2 GR) The pair of medals mounted in the swing-style suspended from a pin-back brooch bar with contemporary ribbons, and almost certainly 'as worn' by the recipient Condition: GVF

A post war General Service pair for the 'Brunei Revolt': Rifleman Bhaktabahadur Thapa 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles - GSM 1918. EIIR issue 'Brunei' (21153253 Rfn. Bhaktabahadur Thapa. 1/2 GR.) - General Service Medal 1962. 'Borneo' (21153253 L/Cpl Bhaktabahadur Thapa. 1/2 GR.) For their services during the Brunei revolt, the respective regimental history records that the 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles accounted for more than 50 rebels killed and another 783 captured or surrendered. 1/2 GR itself incurred 2 killed in action and and 17 wounded The pair mounted 'Court-Style' for display Condition: Small edge bruise on obverse of GSM 1918 otherwise VF

A post-war 'Welsh' interest campaign and long service pair: Private F. Santer, 1st Battalion South Wales Borderers, late Royal Artillery and Royal Welch Fusiliers - GSM 1918. GVI issue & clasp 'S.E.Asia 1945-46' (6012471 Pte. F. Santer. S.W.B.) - Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with 'Territorial' bar (6012471 Gnr. F. J. Santer. R.A.) Important: Recipient is confirmed on medal roll of 6th Battalion South Wales Borderers as entitled to GSM and clasp (ref WO 100/514) compiled at Preston, Lancashire on 28 May 1948 Note: The recipients unique Army Number - issued sometime prior to 1942 - shows that when he originally enlisted in the British Army he had served with the Royal Welch Fusiliers. His number also indicates that he would have been entitled to other Second World War campaign medals which of course if claimed/received would all have been un-named as issued Condition: GVF

A post-war Brigade of Guards campaign medal pair for 'Middle East' service: Corporal R. Evans, Welsh Guards - GSM 1918. GVI issue with clasp 'Palestine 1945-48' (2741137. L/Cpl. R. Evans. W.G.) - General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'South Arabia' (2741137 Cpl. R. Evans. W.G.) Note: Naming on the GSM 1962 (only) has been officially re-impressed Post-war, 1st Battalion Welsh Guards served in Palestine between October 1945 to March 1948, as a constituent battalion of the 1st Guards Brigade 1/WG deployed to Aden Colony in October 1965, and served there through to October 1966. While in Aden, 1/WG was based at Salerno Lines, Little Aden, while attached to 24th Infantry Brigade Condition: VF

A post-war campaign pair: Private J. Martin, 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI & clasp 'S.E. Asia 1945-46' (14314493 Pte J. Martin Seaforth) The recipient was a native of Glasgow, Scotland and latterly resided at 20 Southdeer Avenue, Pinewood, Glasgow Condition: EF

A pre 1914 'Volunteers'Great War campaign and long service medal group of 4: Sergeant Charles Ferdinand Kaufman Army Service Corps, late East London Royal Engineers Volunteers - 1914 Star. No clasp (SS-2335 Pte C. F. Kaufmann. A.S.C.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2335 Sjt. C. F. Kaufman. A.S.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2335 Sjt. C. F. Kaufman. A.S.C.) - Volunteer Long Service. EDVII issue (3952 Sapr C. Kaufmann E. London. R.E.V.) Charles Ferdinand Kaufman, of the Jewish faith, was born in Paris, France, circa 1866. The 1881 National Census for England and Wales shows that Charles, then described as a Jewellers Apprentice, was residing with his family at 19 St.John Square, Clerkenwell, Finsbury, London, together with his parents, Soloman Kaufman (a Jewellery Box Maker) and Maria Kaufman, who had been born in Germany and France respectively, together with his three other siblings. By 1911, Charles was described as a Carpenter, and in 1914, was mobilized for overseas service. His Medal Index Card shows that he first entered theatre of war France, on 12 October 1914, at which time he was serving with 4th Labour Company Army Service Corps. He transferred to the Labour Corps on 1 August 1917 (the Great War medal rolls refer) Sold together with hard-copy copied Medal Index Card and Medal Roll entry pages for the Great War campaign medals Condition: VF

A pre-Arab Rebellion Palestine M.B.E. and campaign medal group of 4 to a 'Founding Officer' of the Palestine Police: Assistant Superintendent of Police John Miller Turnbull, M.B.E. Palestine Police, late 1st Scottish Horse - Member of the British Empire (Civil). 1st type. Reverse with hallmarks for 1934 - 1914-15 Star (4188 Cpl. J. W. Turnbull. 1-Sco.H.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2.Lieut. J. M. Turnbull.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2.Lieut. J. M. Turnbull.) Important: Award of the M.B.E. confirmed as published in the London Gazette of 3 June 1935 Note: Assistant Superintendent of Police John Turnbull ? a ?Founding Officer?- served with the Palestine Police continuously, 1920-1935, in his appointment as 'Paymaster? John Miller Turnbull was a native of Scotland where he was born circa 1878. In 1895 at the age of 17 he joined the Glasgow Corporation, and was there employed through to the start of the Great War. During the Great War John served with the 1st Scottish Horse at Gallipoli and later in Palestine. He was subsequently commissioned into the Egyptian Labour Corps. Evidently liking the 'Near East' he made a career in Palestine joining the Palestine Government Service on 4 August 1920. John was a founder member of the Palestine Police Force, and held the appointment of 'Paymaster' of the force for 15 years, through to his retirement in 1935. Although John retired from the Palestine Police in June 1935, he did not leave Palestine, for some years thereafter, as continued to live and work in Palestine taking up an appointment with the Scottish Hospice in that country. John Miller Turnbull subsequently retired to his home in Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, and died on 3 January 1956 at the age of 78 years Sold together with some hard-copy research papers confirming above details Condition: Mostly VF

A privately named \'War Against Japan\' Far East & Pacific War campaign medal group of 4: Lieutenant C. R. Robinson, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp (Lt. C. R. Robinson. R.N.V.R.) - The Pacific Star. No clasp (Lt. C. R. Robinson. R.N.V.R.) - Defence Medal (Lt. C. R. Robinson. R.N.V.R.) - War Medal (Lt. C. R. Robinson. R.N.V.R.) The recipient held the commissioned officer rank of Lieutenant, while serving with the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve The medals, all Royal Mint issues, are each privately engraved in a contemporary style The medals are professionally mounted, and as-worn by a veteran. The medal mounting brooch retaining its original long hinged pins & clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A profusely well illustrated ?Dubliner?s? double Military Cross medal group of 10: Colonel John Rowe, O.B.E., M.C.*, Royal Army Medical Corps late Commanding Officer British Military Hospital, Peshawar, India - Officer of Order of the British Empire (Miltary). O.B.E. second type issue - Military Cross. With ?Second Award Bar?. GV issue - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (Lieut: J. Rowe. R.A.M.C.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lt. Col. J. Rowe.) - Interallied Victory Medal. With ?Oakleaves ? MID emblem (Lt. Col. J. Rowe.) - General Service Medal 1918. GV issue & clasp ?Iraq? (Capt. J. Rowe.) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Coronation Medal 1937 - Belgium: Croix De Guerre. King Albert cypher on reverse Note: On the Interallied Victory Medal only, the single last letter ?E? in the surname has been overstruck. The pre 1939 medals mounted as worn, the Second World War issues loose Important: All medals and clasps verified per respective campaign medal rolls, service papers and London Gazette as under; - Officer of Order of the British Empire (Miltary). O.B.E. (LG 14/06/1945 - Military Cross. With ?Second Award Bar?. GV issue (LG 3/6/1918 & 16/9/1918) - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (WO 329/2511the Great War Medals issued 17/7/1923) - British War Medal (WO 329/2285) - Victory Medal & MID (WO 329/2285, 3 MID?s LG 30/4/16, 15/6/16 & 20/05/17) - General Service Medal 1918. GV issue & clasp ?Iraq? (WO 100/G11/421) - Defence Medal (confirmed in service papers) - War Medal (confirmed in service papers) - Coronation Medal 1937 (confirmed in 1937 Coronation Medal Roll) - Belgium Croix De Guerre (LG 4 September 1919, shown 103rd Field Ambulance) Note: The recommendation for the Military Cross published in the London Gazette of 16 September 1918, as under; Quote, Capt. (A.'Maj.) John Rowe, M.B.,R.A.M.C.: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although it was known that the enemy had penetrated the line, and the area in rear of the advanced dressing-station was being organised for defence, this officer never lost touch with the regimental aid posts. He made many journeys throughout the day, at all times under heavy fire, personally supertending the evacuation of the wounded. Unquote. John Rowe was born at Kingstown (now Dunlaoghaire), Co Dublin, Ireland on the 10th March 1888. He was the son of son of Margaret Rowe, 1 Oval Road, Rathmines. He was educated at Clongowes Wood College and the Royal University of Ireland (R.U.I.), where he obtained an MB degree in 1912 along with a Bch and a BAO. He became a Lt. in the RAMC on the 24th Jan. 1913, Capt.30th Mar 1915 , Maj. 24 Jan. 1919,Lt. Col. 25th June 1935, Col. 5th Nov 1940. Retired 24 Jul 1947 Served with the 103rd Field Ambulance 1918-19, Mesopotamia 1920-22, Egypt 1922-25 etc. Served overseas throughout the Second World War, being in India between 25 February 1939 to 25 March 1946 during which time he was Commanding Officer of the British Military Hospital, Peshawar, North West Frontier province of India Colonel John Rowe retired from the British Army in 1947. He died at Chester, England on 22 August 1959, and his official obituary was subsequently published in the Army Medical Services Magazine Volume 12 No 1 Page 17, January 1960 issue Sold together with; A). A large and comprehensive photograph album ? the weight reflected in the postage quote. This containing more then 100 x mostly ?identified? photographs ? including several large group photographs, these covering; - France & Flanders 1914-18 - Occupation of the Rhineland 1918-1919 - Iraq (including several of the Manchester Column) - Shanghai & China - Japan - India through to 1940?s Far too many photographs to list - easily more then 150 ? and an important medal recipient archive with numerous photos of the recipient in France, Germany, Iraq (Manchester Column), China, Shangahi, Egypt, India etc B). Copied set of Officers Service Papers and Medal Index Cards The pre 1939 medals mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended from a contemporary medal mounting bar, and retaining it?s original long hinged pin and clasp fittings. With ?Spink & Son Ltd, 5,6 &7 King St? logo stitched to reverse of bar, and all contained in a large ?Spink & Son Ltd Medallists? plush leatherette hinged medal case Note: For overseas delivery, the photo album would have to be sent separate from the medals, and will be an additional separate charge of GBP 75 Condition: Pre 1939 medals with contact marks about VF, others EF

A proud Cardiff family\'s \'7 x Sons\' record of Great War service including a Prisoner of War medal group of 3: Private Dudley Morgan, \'A Company\', 2/4th Battalion (Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry (Territorial Force) late \'Welsh Cyclists - British War Medal. Silver (6745 Pte. D. Morgan. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) - Interallied Victory Medal (6745 Pte. D. Morgan. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) - Territorial Efficiency Medal. GV (202845 Pte. D. Morgan Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) Important: Private Dudley Morgan 2/4 Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry confirmed captured as St. Quentin, France, on 21 March 1918 - during the British retreat from the German Spring Offensive - and subsequently interred as a Prisoner of War, in Germany, at Mannheim / Cassel P.O.W. (on-line records of the International Red Cross refer) Medal verification: The 2 x Great War medals confirmed as the recipients only medal entitlement for the Great War per the below cited medal rolls - British War & Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1368 The below following article was published in the 'Western Mail' newspaper issue of, 26 April, 1918: Quote, CARDIFF FAMILY'S FINE RECORD A Cardiff family has a splendid record of patriotism and war sacrifice. Mrs. Morgan, 106, Colum Road, has received news that her son, Pte. Dudley Morgan, Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry (formerly of the Welsh Cyclists), is a prisoner of war at Cassel. No further official news has come to hand, regarding his twin-brother, Leslie, reported missing on August 22, 1917. Pte. Morgan is one of seven brothers, all of whom enlisted voluntarily in the early stages of the war - although their mother is a widow. One has been killed, one is missing, another a prisoner, and another has been discharged disabled. One of the brothers, Pte. Harold Morgan, is a member of the Western Mail advertisement staff Unquote. Dudley Morgan sixth son of Morgan Morgan (Minister / Catholic Apostolic Church ) & Jessie Morgan, was born in London, England, on 18 November 1894. At the time of his birth, Dudley was one of two male twins, the other being named Leslie Morgan. By the time of the 1901 National Census for England & Wales, the Morgan family was residing in Penarth, South Glamorganshire, Wales, the family then comprising of the parents & 11 x children comprised of 3 x daughters (Bertha, Evelyn & Mary) & 8 x sons (Sidney, Percy, Geoffrey, Harold, Leslie, Dudley, Oswald & Clement). By the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, the family had relocated to Cardiff, Wales, where the widowed mother, Jessie Morgan, lived, at, 106 Colum Road, Cardiff, Wales, together with seven of her children, including the twins Dudley & Leslie, both of whom were described as being 16 years of age and employed as 'Junior Clerk's'. During the Great War, Dudley initially served on 'Home Service' with the Welsh Cyclists, and was subsequently transferred to the Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, where he served with 'A’ Company of 2nd/4th Battalion O.B.L.I. on the Western Front in France & Flanders, until being captured and made taken Prisoner of War at St. Quentin on 21 March 1918, being held for the rest of the War at Mannheim / Cassel P.O.W. Camp in Germany. Post-War, Dudley returned to Cardiff, Wales, where he remained. At the time of the 1939 National Register for England & Wales, Dudley was shown living with his wife Jessie Maud Morgan (nee Bellamy) at, 82 Fidlas Avenue, Cardiff, Wales, at which time he was employed as a 'Flour Merchants Clerk'. Dudley died at Cardiff, Wales, in, the last quarter of 1979 A fine Cardiff local history research project of considerable Great War interest, with no less then 7 x sons of the Morgan family who served in the British Armed Forces during the Great War Condition: GVF

A Queens Gurkha Officer's campaign and long service medal pair: Lieutenant (QGO) Ratnasing Thapa, 2nd Gurkha Rifles - General Service 1962, 2 clasps, Borneo, Malay Peninsula (Lt., 2 GR.) - Military LS&GC. EIIR with 'Regular Army' bar (Lt. (QGO). Ratnasing Thapa, 2 GR.) Note: The upper clasp on the GSM attached by a straight silver rod, as customary issued Important: The LS&GC Medal was published in the London Gazette issue of 19 January 1968, as having been awarded on 9 October 1967 No 21134757 Sergeant Ratnasing Thapa, was promoted to Lieutenant (QGO) on 20 May 1964 - his officer number was (478698), and he subsequently retired on retired pay 1 May 1969 Condition: GVF

A Queens Gurkha Officer\'s campaign and long service medal pair: Lieutenant (Q.G.O.) Tornabahadur Gurung, Gurkha Signals a). GSM 1918-1962. GVI second issue with clasp \'Malaya\' (21145853 Sigmn. Tornabahadur Gurung. R Sigs.Gur.) b). Military LS&GC. EIIR issue with \'Regular Army\' bar (Lt. (QGO) Tornabahadur Gurung. Gurkha Signals.) Provenance: Collection of the late Lt-Col \'Mike\' Barrett O.B.E., Queen\'s Gurkha Signals Tornabahadur, the son of a Gurkha soldier, whose family that had provided numerous recruits to the Gurkha regiments of the British Indian Army, and later the British Army, had for a period served under Mike Barrett during their military service in the Queen\'s Gurkha Signals. In his retirement, Tornabahadur supplemented his retirement income by supplying collectors - principally Mike Barrett, and other British Officers of the Brigade of Gurkhas stationed in Nepal - with war medals and decorations sourced the length and breadth of Nepal. I first met Tornabahadur in 1983 and again on numerous occasions during my subsequent visits to Nepal, on which occasions he often was able to offer me with some fine Gurkha medals. R.I.P., including one group to a pre-1939 Kings Gurkha Orderly Officer! Thanks for the memories & rest in peace, Tonrnabahadur Gurung Tornabahadur Gurung served in the Gurkha Signals from 1 April 1950-16 May 1970 and his conduct was rated as \'excellent\'. He was employed as Supervisor in the Communicating Department of the British Project constructing the National East West Highway (Butwal to Narayanghat) from 1970-75 The medals mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient, the medal mounting bar retining its hingled pin & clasp fittings. Note: The LSGC riband still fitted with its clip as worn / attached when Lieutenant (QGO) Tornabahadur Gurung was presented with his LSGC medal on parade! Condition: GVF

A rare & desirable Far East Prisoner of War \'Hell-Fire Pass\' medal group of 5, to a Jock FEPOW with \'H Force\' toiling on the \'Death Railway\': Private George Stewart, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - The 1939-45 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC. GVI \'Regular Army\' bar (2869547 Pte. G. Stewart, Gordons.) Important: Private George Stewart is a confirmed survivor of work on the \'Death Railway\' and was present at the notorious \'Hell-Fire Pass\' Camp (Kanu Camp) George Stewart, was a native of Kincardine O\'Neill, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. 2/Gordons - and Private Stewart - had been serving in Singapore Colony, since 1936, as a \'Fortress Singapore\' garrison battalion, in 2/Malay Brigade which was a constituent formation of \'Singapore Division\'. In Singapore Colony, 2/Gordons, were based at Selarang Barracks, Changi. On 15 February, 1942, Singapore Colony surrendered to the victorious Imperial Japanese Army, and on the same date Private Stewart became an unwilling prisoner of war. In September 1943, George had the misfortune to be subsequently transported overland by rail from Singapore to Thailand, as a member of \'H Force\'. \'H Force\' was the last large organized draft of POW\'s forced to work as labour battalions on the Burma Railway. Under British Lt Col H.R.Humphreys and Australian Lt Colonel Oakes the party of 3270 left Singapore in 6 train lots during the period 5th to the 17th May 1943. Consisting of 1141 British, 670 Australians, 588 Dutch, 26 Americans, Malay Volunteers and Indians made up the rest. The last work party to leave for the railway, their death rate was extremely high. Initially this group went to Tonchan Camp 139 Kilometres north of \'Non Pluduc\'. Private Stewart was in a group, premoniately of Australians - under Lt Colonel Oakes with Major green 2/IC - that went to Konyu Camp 2 and worked on the notorious \'Hellfire Pass Cutting\', also the Three Tier Bridge, which took a deadly toll of the men. Living conditions were atrocious the only protection from the wet were 24 canvas tent flys (canvas sheets) The death rate in H Force was 27.4% or 885. George Stweart survived his more then 2 and half years of harsh captivity, and is recorded on the nominal roll compiled on 5 September 1945, as having been liberated at Changi POW Camp, Singapore, when returning British Empire forces returned to Singapore Colony at the end of the \'Pacific War\' Note: The Regimental Museum of the Gordon Highlanders hold at least one identified photograph of Private Stewart, and quite possibly others (it was the norm in the inter-war years to photograph and caption every draft intake of recruits when they passed out from training at the regimental depot(s), at Bridge of Don Barracks, in Aberdeen. A thumbnail picture of the recipient is included in the book \'Scattered Under The Sun: The Gordon Highlanders in the Far East 1941-1945 (Stewart Mitchell, 2012) - this latter book being the single best published source on 2/Gordons during the Pacific War Note: 2/Gordons did not at battalion strength qualify for any named inter-war campaign medals, thus it is only rarely that groups to the regiment with an officially named medal are encountered on the market Condition: LSGC toned the group about EF

A rare & important Chinese 'Battle for Kong' medal group of 4 to an Honorary ADC to Governor of Hong Kong Colony 1941: Deputy Divisional Warden Wong Sik Kuen, B.E.M., Corps of Air Wardens, Hong Kong, late Honorary A.D.C. to the Governor of Hong Kong - Order of St. John - British Empire Medal (Civil). GVI first issue (Wong Sik Kuen) - Defence Medal - Civil Defence Medal. With colonial 'Hong Kong reverse Important: The decorations both verified as published per below London Gazette sources; - Order of St John, Serving Brother: London Gazette issue of 2 January 1953 - British Empire Medal: London Gazette issue of 13 June 1946 Note: During the Second World War, Wong Sik Yuen, of Air Raid Precuation (A.R.P.), held the appointment of Honorary Aide De Camp, to each of the last 2 x pre-war Governor-Generals as published in respective issues of the Hong Kong Government Gazettes, in 1940 & 1941 as under; - Effective 20/12/1940: Hony ADC to Sir Geoffry Alexander Stafford Northcote - Effective 10/09/1941: Hony ADC to Sir Mark Aitchison Young Wong was by ethnicity Hong Kong Chinese (Cantonese), and a prominent member of the Hong Kong Colony buisness community. Holding a key appointment as Assistant 'Comprador' (ref 'Merriam-Webster', describes a Compardaor as 'A Chinese agent engaged by a foreign establishment in China to have charge of its Chinese employees and to act as an intermediary in business affairs'. Sik Kuen is recorded as being on the list of Hong Kong Jurors in the period 1937-1940, during which his employment was recorded as being with The Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited - an extremely prestigious 'Hong' first established in 1886, and in 2018 called The Wharf (Holdings) Limited, and owner of the iconic Star Ferry, i-CABLE and Cable TV, Wharf T&T, and Modern Terminals. As a volunteer, Wong Sik Kuen was a very early member of the Hong Kong Government's, Auxiliary Civil Defence Corps, which in 1938, had as it's origins in the newly formed Air Raid Precaution Department (ARP), created in response to the gathering of war clouds in the Far East Region. Reflective of his standing as a 'Comprador' in the private secto, Sik Kuen, subsequently held a senior appointments within the Air Raid Precuation Department, and in recognition of the growing importance of Civil Defence and in particular Air Raid Precaution services, he was elevated to become Honorary 'Aide De Camp' (ADC) to the last 2 x pre-war Governors of Hong Kong Colony In the period 1940-1941, a massive programme of building air raid shelters was carried out in Hong Kong Colony, including Kowloon, but especially so, on Hong Kong island in Central and Wanchai districts, where a maze of tunnels and air raid shelters were constructed. In his capacity as Hony ADC to the Governor, Sik Kuen, would have played a prominent part in coordinating aspects of the ARP shelters programme The members of Hong Kong ARP, were only entitled to the award of the Defence Medal for their service in Hong Kong Colony - a hard earned reward, not just for the sterling work the volunteers put-in both prior and during the Battle for Hong Kong, in December 1941, but also in respect of the years of hardship and toil that immediately followed in the wake of the occupation by the Imperial Japanese Army. As of writing we do not know of the exact fate / circumstances of Sik Kuen during the dark years of Japanese occupation, suffice to say that if he had been unable to escape the colony, then life in occupied Hong Kong for a former prominent Chinese Comprador and Honorary ADC to the Governor of Hong Kong, would have surely singled him out for harsh, if not brutal treatment, by the occupying enemy The medals are mounted in the swing style (the BEM ribbon split & the medal now loose), and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings A rare and desirable group that includes a 'brace' of decorations to a Hong Kong Chinese recipient Condition: Silver medals toned GVF

A rare 'Dublin-Born' Naval Officer's C.B.E. & 1914 Star campaign medal group of 4: Commander Albert E. Acheson, C.B.E., Royal Navy late Naval Transport Staff - Commander of the Order of the British Empire (Military). C.B.E. 1st type neck badge - 1914 Star. No clasp (Commdr A.E. Acheson, R.N., Transport Staff.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Commr. A.E. Acheson. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Commr. A.E. Acheson. R.N.) Important: All campaign medals confirmed as entitled on respective Naval Great War medal rolls. Reference ADM 171/139 for 1914 Star (issued to him on 1 February 1919), wherein Commander Acheson is shown as being in Marseilles, France - Marseilles being the gateway port for the disembarkation of the Indian divisions, and subsequent reinforcements for the Indian corps sent to France from India in 1914, and ADM 171/89 for the British War and Interallied Victory medals Note: Only an estimated 173 x 1914 Stars awarded to Naval personnel of the Transport Staff - and a rare on market Naval rank for the 1914 Star In addition to his Great War campaign medals, Commander Acheson was also awarded a Commander of the British Empire or C.B.E. (Military) per the award published in the London Gazette of 4 July 1919 Albert Edward Acheson was born in Dublin, Ireland, circa 1863. In 1911 he was residing with his family of wife and three sons at 'Wainholm' Toddington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire (the 1911 national Census for England and Wales refers). Commander Acheson is recorded as having died on 22 June 1945, at which time he had been residing at Vernon Lodge, Brooklands, Cheshire Condition: GVF

A rare 'London Regiment - Machine-Gunner' casualty campaign medal group of 5: Company Sergeant Major Alfred Walter Snell, 162nd Company Machine Gun Corps late 1st 'Finsbury Rifles' Battalion 11th London Regiment - 1914-15 Star (1464 Pte. -A. Cpl. - A.W. Snell, 11- Lond. R.) - British War Medal (1464 Sjt. A.W. Snell. 11-Lond R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1464 Sjt. A.W. Snell. 11-Lond. R.) - Territorial Force Efficiency Medal. George V issue. (1464 Sjt. A.W. Snell.11/Lond. R.) - Khedives Sudan Medal 1910. Silver type II (1464 Sjt. A.W. Snell. 1-11. Lond. R.) Note: All medals with officially impressed naming as issued Important: All medals confirmed as entitled per the recipients respective Medal Index Card, Service Papers and Khedives Sudan Medal Roll (ref WO 100/407). This latter medal roll shows recipients entitlement to the 'Darfur 1916' clasp Alfred Walter Snell, was a native of Islington, London, England. His father was Henry Snell of 20 Phineas Pett Road, Eltham, London S.E.9. Alfred enlisted in 11th London Regiment (T.F.) on 25 June 1912. At time of enlistment Alfred was 17 years and 3 months of age, and was employed by Trade as a 'Porter' The Great War services of Alfred Snell are as under; - 11th Battalion London Regiment. Home Service 26 May 1912 to 5 August 1914 - Appointed Lance Corporal 5 August 1914 - Promoted to Acting Corporal 22 June 1915 - Mobilized 5 August 1914 - Appointed (paid) Lance Sergeant 16 August 1915 - M.E.F. (Mediterranean Expeditionary Force) embarked 29 July 1915 - With 11th Battalion London Regiment in the field, Suvla Bay, Gallipoli 10 August 1915 - Alfred took part in & survived battle of 'Kidney Hill'. 1/11th withdrawn 14 December 1915 - En route E.E.F. (Egyptian Expeditionary Force) 14-18 December 1915 - Promoted(Substantive) Sergeant from 21 February 1916 - Lewis Machine Gun course at Ismalia 12 March till 28 March 1916 - Attached to the 162 Brigade M.G.C. from 25 April 1916 till 17 July 1916 - Served in the Sudan, 'Darfur Campaign' attached to M.G.C.) - Discharged in consequence of re-enlistment into the Machine Gun Corps,16 July 1916 - Re-enlisted as No. 49227 (Sgt) 162/Brigade M.G.C. 17 July 1916 with 54th Bn M.G.C. - With the Egyptian Expeditionary Force from 17 July 1916 till 3 August 1916 - Admitted to hospital from 4 August 1916 till 10t August 1916 - With 162nd Coy M.G.C. in the field from 10 August 1916 till 4 November 1917 - Palestine: 'Wounded-in-Action' (GSW both legs) admitted hospital 4 November 1917 - Discharged 7 August 1919 Sold with some hard-copy copied research including service papers that will accompany the medals The medals court-mounted for display on a board, together with a name plate A rare 'Finsbury Rifles' London Regiment group of medals Condition: VF

A rare 'Samana 1891' D.S.O. in a unique medal group of 5: Surgeon-General Robert Harvey, M.D., C.B., D.S.O., F.R.C.P., Indian Medical Service (Bengal), Director-General of the Indian Medical Service - The Most Honourable Order of the Bath. Companion (C.B.) Military, with integral buckle - Distinguished Service Order. Victorian issue with integral top brooch bar - Diamond Jubilee Medal 1897. Silver issue - IGS 1854. 'Bhootan' 'Looshai' 'Samana 91' 'Hazara 91' (Asst, Surgn. R.Harvey 31st N.I.) - IGS Medal 1895. With clasp 'Punjab Frontier 97-98' (Surgn: Major Gl R. Harvey. I.M.S.) Note: The CB with indistinct London hall-mark, and both orders retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings on their respective riband buckle/bar Important: All orders, medals and clasps confirmed as the recipients full medal entitlement, from either Army Lists, Gazettes or respective medal rolls (where latter is extant at The National Archives). Some references being; - C.B.: LG 21 December 1898 - D.S.O.: LG 19 December 1891 (Miranzai Expeditions 1891 (Samana)) - Diamond Jubilee Medal: Medal roll (ref WO 100/111) The gazette premable for the award of the recipients D.S.O., states; Quote; "War office, 19 Nov. 1891. The Queen has further been pleased to give orders for the following appointments to the Distinguished Service Order and Promotions in the Army, in recognition of the Services of the undermentioned Officers during the late Zhob, Hazara, Miranzai and Chin Hills Expeditions. To be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order"....... Unquote. The below following is one of Surgeon-Major Harvey's Mention-in-Despatches taken from Sir William Lockhart's dispatches for the Samana 1891 campaign; Quote, Brigade-Surgeon R. Harvey, M.D., Indian Medical Services, has for the second time this year been my Principal Medical Officer in the field, and I gain desire to express my indebtedness to him and to the other officers of the department which he has so ably conducted and for the admirable state of efficiency in which it has been maintained, often under very unfavourable conditions. Unquote. Surgeon-General Robert Harvey was born in 1842, he was the son of Alexander Harvey M.D. of Broomhill, Aberdeen, Scotland. He entered the Bengal Medical Service in 1865, served with the Bhootan Expedition in 1865 for which he received his first campaign medal and clasp. He subsequently served with the Lushai Expedition 1871-72 (despatches). Robert married in 1877, to Ermine Josephine Grimke-Drayton, daughter of Theodore Grimke-Drayton of Ashley Grange and Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America; He became Surgeon Major 1877 and was promoted to Brigade Surgeon 1888; served as P.M.O. with both Miranzai Expeditions - as commemorated by his third clasp to the IGS 1854 for 'Samana 1891', in which campaigns he was Mentioned-in-Despatches twice, and additionally created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.) which was presented to him in India on 22nd July 1892. He became Deputy Surgeon-General, 1891; served with the Hazara Field Force, 1891, and with the Isazai Expedition, 1892, as Principla Medical Officer, or P.M.O., and again Mentioned-in-Despatches; formerley Inspector-General of Hospitals, Bengal; appointed P.M.O. to Punjab Forces, 1895; became Surgeon-Major-General 1895; was a Fellow of the Calcutta University and of the Obstetrical Society. He was created a C.B. in 1898 and in the same year appointed Director-General of the Indian Medical Service, and and died in Simla, India, on the 1st December 1901. After his death a subscription for a memorial for the late Surgeon-General Harvey was started in India, subscriptions being sent to the Indian Medical Gazette care of Messers. Thacker, Spink and Co., Calcutta, India The below following obituary was published in the British Medical Journal Volume I 1902; Quote, THE LATE SURGEON-GENERAL HARVEY. The Gazette of India for December 7th contained the following notification: His excellency the Governor-General in Council has received with much regret intelligence of the death at Simla, on the 1st inst., of Surgeon-General Robert Harvey, M.D., C.B., D.S.O., F.R.C.P., I.M.S. (Bengal), the Director General of the India Medical Service and Sanitary Inspector for the Government of India. Surgeon-General Harvey had only just returned from furlough to resume the duties of of the Director-Generalship, a post to which he was first appointed in February 1898, after an honourable service extending over thirty years. By his death, towards the close of a long and distinguished career, the Government of India lose a valued public servant and trusted adviser. We take from the Civil and Military Gazette, Lahore, of December 8th, the following reference to his last illness and death: He returned from eight months leave, necessitated by illness in the spring of the present year, and had been working as few others could work for just eight days, when at the end of seven hours unbroken application at his desk (and it may be added as charcateristic, aneight hours fast) he was seized with the first symptoms of his fatal malady. Next day (26th) he was confined to bed, from which he only rose again to be carried to hospital, where, after four days of suffering he expired on Sunday morning, December 1st. The bright and memorable aspects of this tragic end to a career marked by extraordinary many-sided talents and success, were the magnificent pluck he displayed in facing the issue, of which he was not long in doubt, and the devotion he inspired in his medical attendants, one of whom never left his bedside day or night, save for the briefest intervals, to be replaced by another. If it certainly cannot be said of him that he was happy on the occasion of his death, it must be recorded that he never flinched for one moment from the ordeal and the final summons. After a private service at the Boileaugunj Church on Monday morning, his body was cremated, in accordance with his expressed desire, and on the following day the last mortal remains were carried to the cemetery and interred with military honours, the coffin and urn being carried to the last resting-place by six members of the service he served, and loved, and adored. Surgeon-General Harvey became officiating Professor of Midwifery at the Medical College, Calcutta, in 1880, and was appointed Professor in 1882. He held this office till March, 1900, and a friend who had long been associated with him in his work writes as follows of this side of his work: "As a lecturer, Surgeon-General Harvey was characterised for imparting a maximum instruction in a minimum of words, and a forcible delivery secured to many a practitioner a solid grounding in the special subjects of midwifery and diseases of women. In these subjects he commanded a large practice while in Calcutta, and was a universal consultant, and his services to the Eden Hospital rank high in his long and successful career. As a physician he was looked upon more as a friend than a doctor, and as an administrator he was held in high esteem." The same friend adds: "He emphatically owned nearly all, if not all, his success and honours to his many sided ability and his consuming energy. He certainly was never a dull placeman and bureaucrat, but turned to the work in hand, whether as soldier-surgeon in his regiment in peace or war, or as the skilful operating surgeon and consultant, or as the administrative head of his service, with an ardent interest that only seemed to grow with the lapse of years. With all the engrossing business of such a life, he was a scholar as regards general and professional literature, and his amazing memory for men and events, even the most trifling, including precedents and regulations, was one of the chief elements of his power as an administrator. He was intensely interested in the service, in its past and its future, in which he was a firm believer, and his kindly sympathy and encouragement was always at the service of its members." Unquote. Sold with some copied research including above obituary notice Condition: Minor chipping to obverse enamel on CB otherwise mostly GVF

A rare 'South East Asia' colonial issue efficiency and campaign medal group of 5: Signalman D. G. McLeod, Burma Auxiliary Force - The 1939-1945 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with bar 'Burma' (Sigmn D. G. McLeod. B.A.F.) Reference 'The Efficiency Medal: Instituted 1930' (J.M.A. Tamplin, 1992). By 1992, only an estimated 111 of these 'Burma' efficiency medals had been positively traced (the partial roll does not include Signalman MacLeod) - and those too have only been identified from the 'potted' resource of Indian Army Orders which the author had access to for the period between April 1944 - August 1945. The author at the time was aware of several other awards for which he could not trace at the time, and he had no details of confirmed awards made before and after the dates aforementioned, of which awards were certainly made. Whatever the true number of Burma efficiency medals issued - the number known to be extant, and or in collections is very much less then 111 The Second World war campaign medals are all contemporary Royal Mint strikes The medals mounted in the court-style on card for display purposes Condition: About EF

A rare - and possibly unique - South Russia M.S.M. group of 12: Wing Commander Leonard Mitchell, Royal Air Force, late Royal Flying Corps - 1914-15 Star (2690 2 A.M. L. Mitchell, R.F.C.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2690 A.S.M. 2 L. Mitchell, R.A.F.) - Victory Medals (2690 A.S.M. 2 L. Mitchell, R.A.F.) - General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Kurdistan (2690 F./Sgt. L. Mitchell, R.A.F.) - 1939-45 Star (Sq. Ldr. L. Mitchell, R.A.F.) - Defence Medal (Sq. Ldr. L. Mitchell, R.A.F.) - War Medal. This with oakleaf 'Mention-in-Despatches' (Sq. Ldr. L. Mitchell, R.A.F.) - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Royal Air Force LS&GC Medal. GV issue (2690 S.M. 1 L. Mitchell, R.A.F.) - Royal Air Force Meritorious Service Medal. GV coinage (2690 F./Sjt. L. Mitchell, R.A.F.) - Russia: Medal of Zeal, Nicholas II, fitted with ?St. Stanislaus? ribbon - Kingdom of Iraq: Active Service Medal with clasp 'Southern Kurdistan 1930-1' (L. Mitchell) Important: The Second World War and Iraq medals all privately named in contemporary styles Leonard Mitchell was born in January 1896 and enlisted in the Royal Flying Corps as an Air Mechanic 2nd Class in December 1914. Posted to France in January 1915, he remained actively employed in that theatre of war until returning to the U.K. in the summer of 1917, when he was embarked for Egypt. He was advanced to Sergeant. Next ordered to South Russia, in which theatre of war he served from May 1919 until August 1920, Mitchell was awarded the Medal of St. Stanislaus and the R.A.F. Meritorious Service Medal, the latter in respect of ?consistent hard work and devotion to duty during the period from April 1919 to December 1919 under the most trying circumstances? (London Gazette 1 April 1920 refers). An appointment at R.A.F. Manston having followed, he witnessed active service out in Iraq from September 1922 until October 1924, gaining General Service Medal with clasp for 'Kurdistan' Further research into Mitchell's service in Kurdistan may confirm service with the Armoured Cars Squadron ? This is suggested as immediately after his service in Kurdistan, he was assigned to 'Wing Headquarters Armoured Cars - Uxbridge'. Between 13 February 1931 and 5 March 1934, Mitchell was again serving in the Middle East, his record of service showing 'Headquarters Middle East' and during which time he qualified and received the Iraq Active Service Medal with clasp 'Southern Kurdistan 1930-31'. Advanced to Sergeant-Major 1st Class and remaining employed in the U.K., Mitchell was awarded his L.S. & G.C. Medal in April 1933 and next served at the R.A.F. Colleges at Andover and Cranwell, prior to being granted a permanent commission as a Flying Officer in August 1936. Appointed to H.Q. Fighter Command at Bentley Priory, Stanmore, in November of the following year, he remained similarly employed until removing to R.A.F. Abingdon in June 1941, a period encompassing the historic events that unfolded at the Priory under the leadership of Air Chief-Marshal Hugh Dowding in the Battle of Britain, in addition to the King?s visit in early September. Mitchell was advanced to the acting rank of Squadron Leader and mentioned in despatches (London Gazette 24 September 1941 refers). His remaining wartime appointments included time in Canada and at Technical Training Command back in the U.K., and he was finally placed on the Retired List in the rank of Wing Commander in January 1948. He died in October 1954 Sold together with some copied research including a typed 'Record of Service' and others from the Air Misitry, and other official correspondence confirming his MSM, GSM, MID Iraqi and Russian awards Important: The group is currently mounted on a large board for display purposes - and is not suitable for posting as-is. Hence medals will need to be removed and ribands will be soiled 'as-found'. In the event a buyer wants the medals sent as on the board, then additional postage will apply Condition: Some minor contacts on the earlier medals otherwise the group about GVF

A rare - to battalion / regiment - BEM (Gallantry) group of 3: Corporal H. K. G. Gill, B.E.M., 8th Battalion Gordon Highlanders - British Empire Medal. GVI I Mily (2883239 Cpl Henry K G Gill Gordon Highrs) - Defence Medal - War Medal Corporal Henry Keasberry Gray Gill, was a native of Macduff, Banffshire Scotland, where he had resided at 18, Bruce Street. Later his family relocated to Banff, where his parents resided at at 65, Boyndie Street The award of the BEM (Military) for gallantry under 'Hazardous Conditions' is a unique war time award to the short-lived 8th Battalion Gordon Highlanders (that war raised unit was converted to an artillery role before embarking for active service in Burma). The award was published in the London Gazette of 2 December 1941, and the official recommendation states; Quote, In July, 1941, a Wellington bomber crashed in a field and burst into flames. Four of the crew managed to get out, but two were trapped inside. Corporal Gill and an officer of the Gordon Highlanders, who were in an Army truck nearby at the time, ran to the scene of the accident. When they arrived the oxygen cylinders and ammunition were exploding, and the bomber was on fire in various places from end to end. Corporal Gill and the officer climbed into the cockpit and pulled out the unconscious pilot, whilst Corporal Gill remained on top of the aeroplane and assisted in the Pilot's rescue. Corporal Gill had only away from the aeroplane with the pilot when the petrol tanks exploded. Despite this, however, he and the officer made another attempt to get the remaining member of the crew out, but this was impossible owning to the intense heat. The pilot's life was undoubtedly saved owing to the pluck and presence of mind of Corporal Gill and the officer. Unquote. Important: The crashed Bomber was a Wellington Bomber R.A.F. No 2826. of 20 O.T.U. and was written off as destroyed on 30 July 1941, after the aircraft had lost control of an engine, lost height, hit trees and crashed on landing at 'Keith Banffshire' Scotland. Of the crew of six (Pilot was Pilot Officer R.N. Rostance) all but Sgt Hood were injured, while Seargent C.G. Leverrier R.C.A.F. was killed and buried in Lossiemouth Burial Ground, Drainie A comprehensive account of the crash and subsequent rescue appeared published in local North of Scotland newspapers of the period, of which the account that appeared in the 'Banffshire Journal' is quoted below; Quote, A young Banff soldier, Sergeant-Instructor H.K.G. (Jimmie) Gill, Gordon Highlanders, second son of Mr and Mrs Edward Gill, 65, Boyndie Street, has been awarded the decoration of the British Empire Medal in recognition of his plucky and gallant action, in company with an officer, 2nd Lieut Lane, in reaching a pilot of a British bombing aircraft which crashed and burst into flames. 2nd Liey Lane has been awarded the O.B.E. The occurrence took place in July and at the time 2nd Lieut Lane and Sgt Gill, who then held the rank of Corporal, were travelling together in a motor car. They observed the bomber flying low and apparently in difficulties and watched it crash in open country nearby. Leaving the car on the road, they ran to the scene and saw the aircraft bursting into flames. As they approached, machine-gun bullets were spraying from the plane in all directions, but heedless of their own danger, they rushed forward to help the crew which numbered six. Four of the airmen had managed to scramble clear, though seriously injured and exhausted, and they indicated to 2nd Lieut. Lane and Sgt. Gill that two others were still in the plane., the pilot who was trapped and another man, who had probably been killed in the crash. In spite of the bullets, spreading flames and and terrific heat, the two plucky soldiers scrambled up on the fuselage and reached the pilot, who was unconscious. They released him and dragged him from the plane to safety, but only just in time, for a moment later petrol tanks exploded and the entire aircraft became a blazing mass., impossible to approach again. Other helpers arrived at the scene and the injured airmen were removed to hospital. The awards to 2nd Lieut. Lane and Sgt. Gill were announced in the London Gazette on Tuesday, and that evening a 'Banffshire Journal' representative was the first to bring the news to Sgt. Gill's home in Banff, where it was received with much pleasure. His father, Mr Edward Gill, who is a stonecutter with Messers Geddes & Walker, sculptors Banff, and who served in the Scottish Rifles in the last war, indicated that he and his wife heard in an indirect way that their boy had taken part in a rescue from a plane, and when they mentioned it to him on a visit he made light of it and was more curious to know how they had come to hear. Sgt. Gill was home on Wednesday, and when interviewed he said 2nd Liet, Lane and he only did what others would have done in the same situation. He admitted it had been at considerable danger to themselves, but he regarded it as merely a matter of duty and would willingly give the same assistance if faced with a similar situation again. A native of Macduff, and a former pupil of Macduff High School and Banff Academy, Sergt. Gill is 23 years of age, and before joining the Gordon Highlanders was employed as a mechanic at Macduff by Mr T. Connel. His brother Edward, is serving with the local Territorial unit. Second Lieut. Lane, who is also in the Gordon Highlanders, has his home at Tunbridge Wells. Unquote. The medals are sold with a quantity of copied research, including but not restricted to; copy of the BEM recommendation; copy of official crash reports; entry page from London Gazette; articles from 'Banffshire Journal' & 'Peoples Journal (this latter with picture of Gill) and a certified copy of the recipients birth certificate Note: The group court mounted - with ribands only for 1939-45 Star and Burma Star, to wghich the recipient was not entitled. The mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: GVF

A rare and desirable combination of honours and medals for medical service in India in a group of 6: Major-General Sir Robert Charles MacWatt, C.I.E., Director-General, Indian Medical Service, Indian Army - Knight Bachelor Badge. 1st type badge. With reverse hallmarks 1926 - Companion of Order of the Indian Empire (C.I.E.). Breast badge with gold top bar - Kaisar-i-Hind. EDVII. 1st class gold. With integral gold bar (pin removed on last) - IGS 1854. 'Haz 88' 'Sam 91' 'Haz 91' 'Lushai 1891-1892' (Surgn R C Macwatt I.M.S.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Col. R.C. Mcwatt.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1903. Silver issue Note: The CI.E. is the 'Breast Badge' type as issued prior to 1917. The hinged pin and clasp removed from reverse of K.I.H. to facilitated mounting at some time. The first clasp on the IGS (which would have been clipped when originally issued) has been fitted with customised lugs to mount the subsequent later award clasps, all of which are riveted and all of which are confirmed as entitled Important: The below following are the award sources, where known; - Knight Bachelor (badges introduced 1926): LG 1 January 1925 - C.I.E.: LG 1 January 1916 - K.I.H.: LG 1 January 1908 - IGS 1854: All clasps confirmed in IA List Supplement January 1924 - Durbar Medal 1903: Medal roll (ref WO 100/111). Note: At the Durbar of 1903, Robert Watt was employed in his capacity as 'Agency Surgeon, Haraoti & Tonk & Officer in Medical Charge Rajputana Chief's Camp' Robert Charles MacWatt was a native of Duns, Berwickshire, Scotland where he was born on 22 January 1865. He was educated at the Royal High School, Edinburgh and was a medical graduate of Edinburgh Univeristy; M.B. C.M. 1886; B.Sc. 1897. He was appointed Surgeon, Indian Medical Service on 1 October 1887, subsequent promotions including; Major 1st October 1899; Lieutenant Colonel 1st October 1907; F.R.C.S. 1911; S.List 1st April 1915; Colonel 8th January 1918; Major General and Director General 23rd January 1923. Retired 1st October 1926. Late Honorary Surgeon to the King from 28th March 1921. After his retirement he returned to Bikanir and served as counsellor to General Sir Ganga Singh, Maharaja of the Bikanir State. He died at Kingston Hill, on the 14th April 1945, aged 80 Sold together with some copied research A rare and unique combination of medals and clasps Condition: Mostly about EF

A rare and desirable French Officer \'Casualty & Multi-Decorated medal group of 4: Colonel Eugene \'Andre\' L\'Huillier, O.B.E., Supreme Allied Headquarters - United States: Legion of Merit. Officer 4th Class. Rev engraved 'Andre L'Huillier' - United Kingdom: Officer of the Order of the British Empire (Mily). 2nd Type - Italy: Order of the Crown. Officer - France: Academic Palms (Plames Academique). Officer Important: The United States and British awards verified per below sources; - Legion Of Merit with degree of 'Officer' awarded 25 January 1946 - O.B.E. awarded in 1945, ref recommendation WO 373/155 For comprehensive Great War service details, biography, photographs and confirmations of awards refer 'The Verdun Regiment - Into The Furnace. The 151st Infantry Regiment in the Battle of Verdun 1916' (Johnathan Bracken, 2018) Eugene 'Andre' L'Huillier, son of Ernest Justin L'Huillier & Marie L'Huiller (nee Coltier), was a native of Sommepy, Marne, France, where he was born on 8 July 1896. His matriculation number in the Class of 1914 was 668. Eugene joined the French Army in 1914 on a voluntary enlistment 'Engage Volontaire' - for the duration of the war - and was only 18 years when he enlisted. The 4 x Orders & Decorations mounted in the French style, the reverse of the flock mounting bar mounting bar (which is in the pale light blue colours of the Moroccan Tirailleurs) retaining the clip fittings Condition: GVF

A rare and desirable Indian Order of Merit pair to a 'Casualty' at the Capture of Nilt Fort: Sepoy Mir Khan, 20th Bengal Infantry - Indian Order of Merit: Re engraved 3rd Class Order of Merit. 'Sans' buckle - IGS 1854. Silver with clasp 'Hunza 1891' (3712 1/2 Sepoy Mir Khan Bl Infy) Note: The award of the IOM to Sepoy Mir Khan was published in G.G.O. 179, 19 February 1892; Quote; For conspicuous gallantry displayed at the storming of the fort at Nilt, in Hunza, on the 2nd December 1891 Unquote. Important: The award of the Indian Order of Merit to Sepoy Mir Khan, 20th Bengal Infantry (a.k.a. Brownlow?s Punjabis) for his ?Conspicuous Gallantry? during the storming & capture of Nilt Fort, Hunza, 2 December 1891, is a unique award to his regiment ? and the only IOM awarded to 20th Bengal Infantry for the Hunza Expedition 1891. During the afore mentioned action for which 3 x Victoria Crosses were awarded, Sepoy Mir Khan had the further distinction of having been ?Wounded-in-Action? (shot in the head) For a definitive account of all Indian Orders of Merit awarded for the ?Hunza Expedition of 1891? see ?Indian Order of Merit. Historical Records 1837-1947. Volume II Military Division 1861-1911 (Parrett & Chhina, 2018)?, from which the below following ?Minutes of the Committee convened to review the award of Merit to Mir Khan (and others) included the below following witness statements; Quote, Captain C. J. Mackenzie, Seaforth Highlanders, states; During the attack on Nilt Fort on the 2nd December 1891, No. *** Sepoy Mir Khan, 20th Punjab Infantry, was conspicuous for his coolness and gallant behaviour under a somewhat severe cross fire. Although the conduct of the whole of the (illegible) detachment of the 20th Punjab Infantry left nothing to be desired, Sepoy Mir Khan was always amongst the foremost, and after being wounded in the head, close to the right eye, he remained in the ranks and did good service with his rifle. With respect to above, Lieut. J. Manners Smith, Assistant to British Agent at Gilgit, states; I can testify to Sepoy Mir Khan?s conduct, as described by Captain C.J. Mackenzie. Statement of Captain L. Bradshaw, Camp Nilt, 12th December 1891; The bursting open of the two was a most brilliant affair, and the conduct of the small party who helped and rushed in, is almost without parallel. Sepoys Abdulla and Kaman Singh Barathoki broke open the first gate of the fort with an axe and a kookri. Sepoy Hazara Singh helped Captain Aylmer to pack the gun cotton with which the gate was blown open. The men of the Goorkhas mentioned in the Court Proceedings rushed into the breach and held the gate against heavy odds until reinforcements arrived. Mir Khan of the 20th P.I. although wounded in the head continued to keep his place in the fight, always being in front. Unquote. The 20th Bengal Infantry (Brownlow?s Punjabis) provided 29 x ?All-Ranks? to the Hunza Expedition. The ?Punjabis?, who included 1 x British Officer, provided the 10 x men detachment for operating the only ?Gatling Gun? on the expedition (Ref General Orders, Military Department, Simla, 29 April 1892) No less than 3 x Victoria Crosses were earned for the capture of the Nilt fort, on 2 December 1891: Captain F. J. Aylmer for blowing open the gate into the Fort; Lieutenant G. H. Boisragon for assaulting and capturing the fort and Lieutenant Jack Manners Smith for climbing the cliffs behind the fort and, in a nocturnal attack, driving the enemy from their entrenched sangars A superb Indian Order of Merit pair awarded to a casualty who took part in the storming & capture of Nit Fort, Hunza, a multiple Victoria Cross action that took place in the Hindu Kush Himalaya Region Sold together with some copied research & provenance Condition: Enamel chips to IOM otherwise VF, the IGS medal about GVF

A rare and desirable late Victorian era Indian Army campaign medal pair: Sowar Moolah Singh 3rd Bengal Cavalry, or Skinner's Horse - IGS 1895. 'P.F. 97-78' 'Samana 1897' 'Tirah 1897-98' (217 Sowar Mula Singh 3rd Bl Cavy) - QSA Medal. 'OFS' 'Transvaal' 'South Africa 1902' (217 Sowar Moola Singh. 3rd Bngl: Cvlry:) Important: The QSA medal and all 3 x clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll, reference WO 100/296 (for the state clasps) the medal roll originally compiled and signed at Stellenbosch, South Africa on 29 December 1902, and the dated clasp on a supplementary page in the same roll dated 11 February 1903 Recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 3rd Bengal Cavalry, a regiment of the Indian Army 3rd Bengal Cavalry (raised in 1815 as 2nd Regiment Skinner's Horse), was re-titled as 3rd Skinners Horse in 1903 The 3rd Bengal Cavalry was deployed on the North West Frontier throughout the period 1897-1898, in recognition of which the regiment was awarded the battle honour 'Punjab Frontier', and two members of the regiment vis No 231 Sowar Diwan Singh and No 345 Sowar Sukhdeo Singh each earned the Indian Order of Merit, for their gallant deeds performed at Camp Sadda, Kurram Valley, on 1 October 1897 The regiment - like all other regiments of the Indian Army - did not deploy overseas on active service during the South African War 1899-1902, however the regiment did provide vounteer detachments for service there, including Sowar Moola Singh A rare and desirable Skinner's Horse / Indian Army pair of campaign medals Condition: Contact marks consistent with regualr wear by a Cavalry Trooper thus GF and better

A rare and desirable Naval Officer's 'Zeebrugge' Killed-in-Action campaign group of 3: Lieutenant Oswald Robinson, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve late Officer Commanding His Majesty's Motor Launch 424 - 1914-15 Star (S.Lt. O. Robinson, R.N.V.R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. O. Robinson. R.N.V.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut. O. Robinson. R.N.V.R.) Important: Lieutenant Oswald Robinson, Royal Naval Volunetter Reserve, Officer Commanding M.L.124 was 'Killed-in-Action' during the 'Zeebrugge Raid' on St. Georges Day 23 April 1918 Lieutenant Robinson's boat while nearing the 'Mole' received direct hits from a German shore battery, crippled and floundering, the boat was subsequently destroyed and sunk A total of 23 X Naval Officers lost their lives in the Zeebrugge Raid, of which 17 x including Oswald Robinson were 'Killed-in-Action', with 4 x others who subsequently Died-of-Wounds, and 2 x others who were 'Missing' No less than 8 x Victoria Crosses were awarded for acts of gallantry performed by the Naval forces that served at Zeebrugge The book 'Motor Launch Patrol' (Gordon S. Maxwell) contains the below following; Quote, Lieut. Oswald Robinson was the second M.L. officer to be killed. The circumstances were not dissimilar to those connected with the death of Lieut.-Commander Young. Lieut. Robinson's boat, M.L. 424, was hit while off the Mole, and again it was the bridge that was struck, the shell killing the CO. and the coxswain instantly. Lieut. Robinson's body was never recovered; he must have been blown away. The only mercy is that death was certainly instantaneous and he could not have suffered. Another incident that was almost the same as the first boat to go was that the Number One, in this case Lieut. J. W. Robinson, was also on the bridge the time the M.L. was hit and came off unscathed. The dinghy was launched, but before it could be manned, M.L. 128, under Lieut. R. Saunders, came up from out of the smoke and took them off. Lieut. Oswald Robinson will be missed by all, and his cheery personality is a great loss to our little fleet. Only a few days before the action he was one of the principal performers in a concert we got up in the ward-room of Arrogant. He was a wonderfully clever mimic and actor, and his impersonations were the making of that concert. To his young wife the sympathy of us all goes out very fully and very sincerely Unquote. Note: The 3 x campaign medals confirmed as his only medal entitlement - and a unique Officers name/rank - reference ADM 171/91 Oswald Robinson was a popular and accomplished Officer of the 'Dover Patrol'. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission record that he was 29 years of age, and was the son of Joseph Robinson and husband of Mary Kerss Robinson, of Inverfirth, Abergele, Denbighshire, Wales Sold together with a large archive of items of ephemera including; - 7 x copies of Naval Appointments dated variously 1915-1917 appertaining to Lt. Robinsons postings and commands of Motor Launches - Confidential 'Sailing Orders' dated 23 February 1917, for Lieutenant Robinson at the time Officer Commanding Motor Launch 424 - Royal Naval pennant. Used and soiled. Whether this was the pennant flown from the mast of ML 424 or another is not known - Official 'Memorial Scroll' on card (formerly framed) but otherwise in crisp colours and otherwise in very fine condition (illustrated) - The named top lids from the Great War medal boxes of isue for the Star and Pair - Large full frontal standing portrait photograph of recipient in uniform of R.N.V.R. (see illustration) - Small portrait photograph of recipient sitting in uniform of R.N.V.R. (rev inscribed with ink inscrption Lieut Oswald Robinosn R.N.V.R.) - As above, reduced size, edges cut for insertion (and removed from) frame - Photo of recipient standing in front of a White Ensign aboard a ship - Photograph of recipient with a friend presumably as pre-war yachtsmen - Commemoration 'The Unveiling of the Tablet on Zeebrugge Mole' 27 June 1926, Lt Robinson named in list of deceased Naval Officers - Plan d'attaque de Zeebrugge - a book of illustrated post cards for visitors to Zeebrugge entirely dedicated to the Zeebrugge Raid - Some miscellaneous newspaper cuttings relating to Zeebrugge Raid - Coloured Postcard of the Dover Patrol Memorial - The Rhymes of AMOT ORLAUNCH (Gordon S. Maxwell, London 1919) - a rare R.N.V.R. book in memory of the 'Zeebrugge Concert' The last listed book is an extremely rare item of Naval history, being a compilation of the famous 'Zeebrugge Concert' held in the wardrobe of H.M.S. Arrogant the eve the day before the launch of the famous raid, from which many did not return. Lieutenant Oswald Robinson being foremost in the 'cast' appearing listed as 'Oswald The Great Impersonator' in the Zeebrugge Concert Poster (see illustration) Postage and packaging: The amount quoted has been calculated basis cost of both labour and postage involved to despatch the entire archive in a large insured package The medals are virtually uncirculated Condition: EF

A rare and desirable \'Battle for Hong Kong\' and Far East Prisoner of War campaign & long service medal group of 5: Company Quartermaster Sergeant Alexander \'Alec\' Steven, Field Ambulance, Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Company - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp - The Pacific Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with bar \'Hong Kong\' (2050 C.Q.M.S. A. Steven H.K.V.D.C.) Medals verification: The campaign medal rolls for the Second World War awarded to the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Company are not yet in the public domain, and currently only the Hong Kong Gazettes for \'the pre-war period are accessible for searching on-line. All the WW2 medals are however confirmed as entitled per the automatic entitlements for all Hong Kong military volunteers who served during the defence of Hong Kong 8-25 December 1941, per below referenced sources: - The 1939-1945 Star: WO Code No 1911 \'Campaign Stars and Commemorative Medals Instituted for the 1939-45 War (The War Office 11 June 1948) - The Burma Star: - Defence Medal: - War Medal: - Efficiency Medal. GVI 1st issue with \'Hong Kong\' bar: Awarded in 1947 (recipient had enlisted in 1933, and post-liberation, medals only began to be issued again from 1947) Important: Medals only began again to be published in the Hong Kong Gazette, from January 1947. In that year there were 2 x gazettes published that contained awards of Efficiency Medals \'Hong Kong\', those gazettes were published on 15 August 1947 (containing 27 x medals) and 21 November 1947 (containing 18 x medals) Reference \'The Efficiency Medal: Instituted 1930\' (J.M.A. Tamplin, 1992). In the period 1 January 1937 to 31 December 1947, only an estimated 97 x awards of the Efficiency Medal GVI (first issue) with \'Hong Kong\' bar were made. Of those no less then 50 x awards were made in the pre-war years 1937-1941, of which many- and most likely the majority - were lost during the \'Battle for Hong Kong\', and the subsequent enemy occupation of Hong Kong 1941-1945 Alexander Steven, son of Robert Steven and Catherine \'Kate\' Steven (nee Whitten), was a native of, Edinburgh, Scotland, where he was born on, 24 August 1905. Alexander was a pre-war expatriate living and working in Hong Kong Colony, where he had been resident since at least 1933. In 1937, on a return voyage with his young wife, Alexander or, \'Alec\', was described as employed in Hong Kong as a Technical Assistant - in all post-war passenger manifests he is described as a Civil Servant of the Hong Kong Government. Alec enlisted in the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps in March 1933 (his extant POW Liberated Questionnaire, held and accessible at The National Archives refers). He held the regimental number 2050, and at the time of the outbreak of the Pacific War, on 8 December 1941, he was holding the rank of Company Quartermaster Sergeant, and serving with the Field Ambulance unit of the K.K.V.D.C. - which multi-ethnic unit comprised 5 x Officers & 164 \'Other Ranks\' including Alec Steven. Alec was captured and became a Far East Prisoner of War on, \'Christmas Day\', 25 December 1941, the fateful date when Hong Kong Colony was surrendered to the Imperial Japanese Army. During, the following years of incarceration as a FEPOW, Alec remained in Hong Kong, where he was interred at Sham Sui Po Camp, on the mainland Kowloon peninsula, in which camp he came under the command of Major Boon, R.A.S.C.. Alec Steven survived the Second World War, and was liberated in September 1945. Prior to the Second World War, Alec had married Joan Leppard (b.1916). Before the outbreak of the Pacific War, the Hong Kong Government had provided an evacuation programme, for the wives and children of expatriate employees and member sof the military garrison, who were hipped to Australia. During the war, Alec\'s wife and children were living in Australia, where they initially resided at, 66 Pot Nepean Road, Aspendale, Melbourne, and later at, Melbourne, Australia. Post-war, Alec was reunited with his family in Australia, returning to the United Kingdom in. Passenger manifests for voyages from the United Kingdom, in November 1949, show that Alec Steven returned to Hong Kong Colony in 1949, to resume his career as a colonial civil servant, only retiring and returning to the United Kingdom in 1955. Alexander \'Alec\' Steven is recorded to have died at. Worthing, Sussex, England, sometime during the last quarter of 1984 The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended from a white metal medal mounting bar that retains its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings The campaign stars sometime gilded - and attractive thus Condition: About EF

A rare and possibly regimentally unique campaign and long service group of 4: Warrant Officer J.C. Larcombe, Royal Artillery - General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Cyprus' (22482348 Bdr. J.C. Larcombe, R.A.) - GSM 1962. 'Borneo'' Radfan'' Malay P' 'N. Ireland' (22482348 Sgt. J.C. Larcombe, R.A.) - Silver Jubilee Medal 1952-1977 - Military LS&GC. EIIR type & 'Regular Army' bar (22482348 W.O. Cl. 2. J.C. Larcombe R.A.) Note: The 'Radfan' clasp fitted with long silver rod as-issued, the 'Malay Pensinsula' is fitted by rivets and the top clasp is connected by thread The recipient is known to have taken his discharge from the British Army on 1 October 1978 Provenance: The group previously sold at DNW, Lot 387 on 28 July 1993, at which time the group was accompanied by the recipeints 'Certificate of Service' that confirmed the award of all medals and clasps - unfortunately that certifcate of service is no longer present! The group mounted in the court-style, presumably 'as-worn' by the recipient. The mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A rare and unusual 'Greek National's' campaign and meritorious service group of 4: Interpreter G.A. Agallides, Interpreters, British Salonika Force - British War Medal. Silver issue (84 Intpr. G.A. Agallides.) - Interallied Victory Medal (84 Intpr. G.A. Agallides.) - MSM. GV first issue (G.A. Agallides Prestd By Lt Colonel Villiers, PM, B.S.F. 25.11.18) - Greece: Military Merit Medal 1916-17 Note: The pair officially impressed as issued, the MSM contemporary engraved as presented 'In Theatre' Important: The campaign and Meritorious service medals confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 329/2346) and the Medal Index Cards for the campaign medal and MSM, held at The National Archives. The recipients MIC shows he claimed a 1914-15 Star, but as he never qualified for one, it was never awarded Note this is the recipients full medal entitlement. Per the respective Great War medal rolls (ref WO) marked to show that the recipient was first ?Engaged? on 1 December 1915, and ?Discharged? only 15 x days later on 16 December 1915. He is then shown as having ?Re-engaged on 30 August 1916 taking his final discharge on 1 July 1919 ; Greek Nationals recruited in for service in Salonika were only eligible and awarded the British War and Victory campaign medals Reference 'British Gallantry Awards (Abbott & Tamplin) it is estimated that a total of 679 'Honorary' immediate awards of the Military Meritorious Service Medal were issued to allied troops - of which only 6 were awarded to personnel from Greece - making the group here offered a rare item to a Greek national. Condition: GVF

A rare and unusual campaign & long service group of 5: Confidential Clerk F.E. Willis, Civilian Admistration, late Sergeant Major 5th Battalion East Kent Regiment - 1914-15 Star (834 Sjt. F.E. Willis. E. Kent R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (240043 A.W.O. Cl.1. F.E. Willis. E.Kent R.) - Interallied Victory Medal. With emblem (240043 A.W.O. Cl.1. F.E. Willis. E.Kent R.) - General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'N.W.Persia' (F.E. Willis.) - TF Efficiency Medal. GV (240043 C.Q.M.Sjt. A.S.Mjr. F.E. Willis. 5/E.Kent R.) Note: Minor official corrections to few digits of regimental number on BWM/TFEM, and with an unofficial MID emblem on the Interallied Victory Medal riband Mention-in-Despatches: The recipients of M.I.D. was made in respect of his services in Mesopotamia. Authorisation of award was published in the Supplement to the London Gazette 5 June 1919, the preamble of which states; Quote, With reference to paragraph 39 of my despatch dated. 1st February, 1919, I have the honour to submit herewith a list of names of those officers, ladies, warrant and non-commissioned' officers and men serving,' or who have served, under my command, whose distinguished and gallant services and 'devotion to duty I consider deserving of special mention...... Unquote. Important: All of the above medals, clasps, regimental numbers and units (both military and civil) are confirmed on the recipients respective Medal Index Card. Sergeant Major Willis is shown as first having entered theatre of war 'Asiatic 5' (for Mesopotamia) while serving with 5th Battalion East Kent Regiment on 9 December 1915 In addition the official medal roll for the GSM 1918 (ref WO 100/G55/465 )shows that recipient earned the GSM and clasp as 'Confidential Clerk to Political Officer North Persia Force between August-December 1920 - this latter medal roll was signed by the Adviser to the Ministry of the Interior and signed at Baghdad 11 February 1924, and recommended by The High Commissioner for Iraq Territorial Force Efficiency Medal authorised per Army Order 275 of 1919 The medals mounted in the swing-style suspended from contemporary silk weave ribands and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The mounting bar retains the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with copied research including Medal Index Card, LG entry page and entry page of GSM 1918, all of which will be forwarded to the client by email attachment Condition: VF

A rare Anglo-Jordanian Second World War era campaign group of six: Jundi, Awad Ayed, Arab Legion - Trans-Jordan: Campaign Medal 1941 (for campaigns in Iraq and Syria) - Trans-Jordan: War Medal 1939-45 - Trans-Jordan: Palestine War Medal 1947-48 - 1939-45 Star: - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI type II 'Palestine 1945-48' (13465 Jundi, Awad Ayed, Arab Legion.) Important: The award of the GSM Medal and clasp confirmed on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/545) A Jundi (Private) was the most junior rank in the Arab Legion Note: Only an estimated 300 x Jordanian '1941 Campaign Medals' were awarded to the Anglo-Jordanian 'Arab Legion' - all but 2 of them them awardced to local troops, and the remaining 2 to British Officers. The 1941 Campaign Medal being one of the most rare campaign medal issues of the Second World War. See the OMRS Journal of Autmn, 1980, and the respective article on this rare medal by 'John Lundstrom' The group mounted in the swing-style, in the Jordanian order of precedence. The mounting brooch bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Cleaned and laquered VF

A rare attested 'Followers' Indian campaign pair: Sweeper Ato, Indian Air Force late Royal Air Force - IGS 1908. GV type II with clasp 'Mohmand 1933' (5272 Swpr. Ato, R.A.F.) - IGS 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (5272 Swpr. Ato, I.A.F.) Provenance: The pair recently re-united. The IGS 1908 having been sold separately in DNW Sale of 15 December 2011 British Battles and Medals (7th Edition) shows that only an estimated 180 x IGS 1908 medals with clasp Mohmand were awarded to 20 Squadron R.A.F, and others to members of 1 (Indian) Group Headquarters. The Indian Air Force was formally established in 1932, and it's first operational service was during the Waziristan campaign of 1936-37 - the IGS 1936 being the first ever campaign medals to be issued officially named to the I.A.F. Quite possibly a unique extant pair of medals to a native follower with named medals to both R.A.F and I.A.F. on the market Condition: Some light scratches on obverse of IGS 1908 otherwise VF and better

A rare attributed 'Danish' Volunteer's 'War Against Japan' campaign medal group: Captain Karl Kristian Nisson Straits Settlements Volunteer Force, late Manager, Rubber Department, East Asiatic Company, Singapore - The 1939-1945 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Denmark: Participation Medal 1940-45 The last medal in makers 'A. Michelsen' marked card box of issue Sold together with: A. Denmark: Silver and enamel patriotic 'Resistance' badge 1870-1945. Reverse with Danish hallmarks B. Denmark: 2 x silver lapel badges 'Urtekrammerforeningen I Kobenhavn. 1862. 17. 3. 1937'. Reverses hallmarked C. Great Britian: Companion miniature medals (4) 'Pacific Star Quartet'. The mounting bar retaining hinged pin & clasp fittings D. Great Britain: Full-size riband bar for the 4 x British campaign medals. The medal bar retaining the mounting pin & clasp fittings E. Great Britain: Miniature riband bar for the 4 x British campaign medals. The medal bar retaining the mounting pin & clasp fittings F. Masonic Medal Singapore: Obv - Dalhousie Chapter No 508 E.C.1850. Rev - Makers silver hallmarks 'Toye & Co London' G. Masonic Medal. Gilt. Complete with brooch bar and fitted pin Note: Only an estimated Danish 'Participation' medals are estimated as having been issued Karl Kristian Nisson, who was born circa 1906, was a Danish national, and long time expatriate resident in colonial South East Asia, where he was employed by the Danish 'East Asiatic Company'. Previously employed as an Estates Manager in Netherlands East Indies and Federated Malay States, from circa 1936-1954 he was resident in Singapore Colony, where he was employed as Manager of the Rubber Department of the prestigious 'East Asiatic Company'. After retiring from Singapore, Karl Nisson settled in the United Kingdom, and is recorded as having died at his residence 'Salemba' Alcocks Lane, Burgh Heath, in Surrey, England, on 4 August 1962, bequeathing his estate (value ?8139) to his wife, Else Margrethe Nisson Note: Immediately prior to and after the commencement of the Pacific War on 8 December 1941, a number of Danish expatriates are recorded to have served in 'local' British colonial forces. As an example the Johore Volunteer Engineers are known to have have mustered no less than 9 x Danes in their ranks. On the fall of Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942, the first reaction of the OC, Major J. Crosse MC* was to get the 9 x Danes of No 9 Section out of uniform and into the partial security of the Danish Embassy (Denmark being at neutrality with Japan) to avoid the possibility of them being shot by the Japanese, as aliens in the pay of the British Forces. One of those Danes, Captain Laub was later killed in action in Siam (Thailand) while helping British Intelligence (SOE). Two others Sappers Hjerrild and Hansen were killed serving with Force 136 in Malaya. The remaining six were sent back to their estates by the Japanese and survived the war Condition: EF

A rare attributed 'Unique' combination of 9 miniature orders and medals for East Africa and China campaign service: Colonel C. U. Price, Indian Army, C.M.G., 130th King George's Own Baluchi's (Jacob?s Rifles), Indian Army - Order of St. Michael and St. George (C.M.G.). 18ct Gold and enamels - East and Central Africa Medal 1897-99. Silver clasp 'Uganda 1897-98' - China Medal 1900. Silver with no clasp - 1914-15 Star - British War Medal. Silver - Interallied Victory Medal - Delhi Durbar Medal 1903. Silver - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver - Imperial Russia: Order of St. Anne. Military. Silver & enamel Important: The recipients Orders were published in the London Gazette as under; - C.M.G.: London Gazette 26 June 1916 - Order of St. Anne (3rd Class): London Gazette 15 February 1917 In addition to his orders, Colonel Price was thrice Mentioned-in-Despatches for his services in East Africa during the Great War Note: Both of the Durbar Medals confirmed in the respective medal rolls as under; - Delhi Durbar '03: Ref WO/100/399. Political Officer to HH the Mir of Khairpur - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911: Ref WO/100/400 (30th Jacob's Rifles) Charles Uvedale Price was born in May 1868 and was educated at the United Services College, Westward Ho! and the R.M.C., Sandhurst. Originally commissioned into the Royal Dublin Fusiliers in February 1888, he transferred to the Indian Army in January 1890 and served in the Zhob Valley on the North West Frontier in the same year, afterwards gaining an appointment as a Wing Officer in the 30th Regiment of Bombay Infantry (3rd Baluchis) In January 1897, however, he was attached to the 27th Bombay Infantry (1st Baluchis) as Adjutant, and went on to win his first campaign medal with them in the Uganda operations of 1897-98. During this latter campaign he was engaged against the Sudanese mutineers, including the operations at Jeruba and Kijangute, and in Budda and Ankoli, gaining a mention in despatches Shortly afterwards he sailed for China, and served as a Captain in the course of the Boxer Rebellion. Then in 1903, back in India, Price attended the Delhi Durbar, attached as a Political Officer to His Highness the Mir of Khairpur. He was advanced to Major in February 1906 Appointed a Double Company Commander in the 130th K.G.O. Baluchis (Jacob?s Rifles) in October 1911, Price assumed command of the regiment in the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in April 1915, and went on to serve with distinction in the operations in East Africa In July 1915, in the fighting in the Mbuyuni region, he was appointed to the command of the flanking column, comprising Jacob?s Rifles, the 4th K.A.R. and Cole?s Scouts, sent by Brigadier-General Malleson to envelop the enemy?s left. Carrying out a well timed circuitous night march, Price attacked at daybreak on the 14th, but by 8 a.m. his force was checked by strong enemy resistance, and it became necessary to await more positive news from the main attacking force to the Germans? front. This initiative, however, also lost momentum, and by the time Malleson?s order to call off the assault reached Price, his force had been under a lively hostile fire for at least an hour. Unperturbed, Price disengaged and ?brought away his force in a steady and well-executed withdrawal, with slight loss? (Official history refers) In early July 1916, as C.O. of a 500-strong force, comprising the 5th Light Infantry and a company of the 101st Grenadiers, Price was given the task of capturing Tanga. Carrying out a successful landing on the southern shore of Manza Bay on the 5th, he moved his force inland towards Amboni, ?which was reached next day after disposing of some slight resistance on the way?. And on the 7th, he and his men crossed the Zigi River, the final natural barrier between them and their goal. Tanga, however, was found to have been deserted by the enemy, although some had remained behind in the surrounding bush from where they sniped at the British with good effect. Flushing out such opposition by means of frequent patrolling, Price moved on to Kange on the 17th Then in early August, he was given overall command of two columns, numbering in total some 1400 men, to secure the crossings of the Wami River. This he successfully accomplished in little more than a week, thereby assisting in opening up the way forward to attack Dar-es-Salaam. For the final advance on the seat of government and principal port of German East Africa, Price?s force was bolstered in strength by some 500 men and equipped with 20 machine-guns. The whole was assembled at Bagamoyo at the end of the month, and on the 31st, in two columns, it advanced on Dar-es-Salaam, while two smaller parties penetrated north to secure the railway line and some important bridges. Just four days later, having encountered little opposition, Price?s main force was assembled on the heights near Mabibo, from which the port could be seen less than three miles away. And early on that morning, after the Royal Navy had despatched a delegation aboard the Echo with a formal summons to surrender, the 129th Baluchis, which had acted as Price?s advanced guard throughout the operation, entered and took over the town. Once again, the Germans had made a hasty retreat, leaving behind 80 hospital patients and 370 non-combatants For his part in some of the above related operations in German East Africa, Price was awarded the C.M.G and mentioned in despatches, in addition to gaining appointment to the Russian Order of St Anne. And in the later operations of that theatre of war between 1917-18, he again distinguished himself and was twice more the recipient of a ?mention?. The Colonel, who retired to South Africa, died in May 1956. The medals all mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended from a mounting bar that retains it's original long hinged pin and clasp fittings A unique combination of orders, campaign and brace of confirmed 'Durbar' medals Condition: Minor enamel chips to C.M.G. otherwise GVF

A rare attributed Gold Victorian 'Kaisar-i-Hind' medal pair: Sir Archdale Earle, K.C.S.I., K.C.I.E., late Chief Commissioner for Assam - Kaisar-i-Hind. 1st Class Gold Medal, Victorian issue. With integral top gold suspension bar - 1911 Delhi Durbar Medal. Silver issue Note: The top gold suspension bar is without the reverse mounting pin and fittings - this to facilitate medal mounting Important: The Kaisar-i-Hind was awarded to Archdale Earle on 1 January 1901, when he was Deputy Commissioner of Darjeeling, an appointment he held between 1898-1901 Sold together with original named 'Warrant' from the Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighhood. This dated 1 January 1918, for the award of the Knight Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India, (or K.C.S.I.) while he was Chief Commissioner of the Assam All Kaisar-i-Hind '1st Class' Gold Medals awarded during the reign of Queen Victorian are rare on the market. The award was only instituted in May 1900, with the first 33 x first class Gold Medals published by the India Office on 23 May 1900. The next listing of awards during Queen Victoria's reign (she died on 21 January 1901) were the 11 x recipients of the Gold Medal, including Sir Archdale Earle, that were announced in the New Years Honours List of 1 January 1901 Sir Archdale Earle was awarded the following orders; - KCSI: LG 1 January 1918 - KCIE: LG 12 December 1911 - KtStJ (Grace): LG 28 August 1917 Sir Archadale Earle, had a long and illustrious career in the Indian Civil Service, with considerable service-span in the North East of India, the most prestigious of which was his latter appointment as 'Chief Commissioner of Assam' which appointment he held during the Great War The medals are professionally swing-mounted and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition:

A rare attributed Purple Heart medal group of 3 to a Scottish resident of the Hawaii Islands, who was 'Killed in Action' at Saipan: Private First Class Pearson Skene, Jr., HQ Co, 1st Battalion 105th Infantry Regiment, 27th Infantry Division, United States - Purple Heart attributed to Charles P. Skene Jr - Asia Pacific Campaign Theater Medal - Allied Victory Medal Note: All medals being contemporary original issues on silk ribands, with correct brooch fittings exactly as issued by the War Department Sold together with; - Digital photo of group of officers of The Hawaii Rifles, inc Lt. Skene (extreme left) - Copy set of records from United States War Department pertaining to recipients death This last mentioned is a multi-page copy of 'Individual Deceased Personal File' from Department of the Army, United States. This includes a most detailed and poignant set of correpondence pertaining to the recovery of the recipient?s body in-the-field, and subsequent reburials. PFC Skene was 'Killed-in-Action' due to being hit in the skull by shell-fire The below obituary (including garbled sentence and wrong date of education) with photograph of the fallen, was published in The Aberdeen Press & Jornal newspaper issue of 24 August, 1944 Quote, DIED IN FIGHT FOR SAIPAN An Aberdeen sugar planter. Mr Charles P. Skene, second son of Mr & Mrs. C. P. Skene, 2 Queens Gardens, has been killed in action against the Japanese while serving with the American forces in the South Pacific. He fell in the fighting which led to the capture by the Americans of Saipan - the Bomb Tokio island (sp) When Japan opened hostilities against America, Mr Skene was serving as a Lieutenant with the Hawaii Rifles, a local defence force, but he decided to join the American Army For fifteen years he had been on the sugar plantations at Honomu, Hawaii, where he was a field superintendent. When news of his death was received at Honomu a special memoral service was held Mr Skene was a popular figure in Honomu. A former member of the 1st Aberdeen Troop of the Boy Scouts, he started a Boy Scout troop for the natives He was also an enthusiastic sportsman, and was also a member of the team which won the basketaball League championship in 1941. It was a tream of many nationalities, no fewer than five of Mr Skene's tem mates were Japs Thirty five (?) years ago Mr Skene was a pupil of Aberdeen Grammar School The same newspaper subsequently published the below Purple Heart award announcement, in their issue of 9 December 1944 Unquote. Quote, AWARDED U.S. PURPLE HEART MEDAL Mr & Mrs. C. P. Skene, 2 Queens Gardens, Aberdeen. have received a letter signed by Mr Henry L. Stimson, Secretary for War, U.S.A., announcing that their son, Pte. (First Class) Charles P. Skene, has been awarded the Purple Heart. Pte. Skene lost his life when fighting with the American Army on the attack on Saipan Mr. Stimson in his letter stated that he was writing on behalf of the President Before joining the American Army, Pte. Skene was for fifteen years on sugar plantations at Honomu, Hawaii. He is a former pupil of the Aberdeen Grammar School Unquote. Charles Pearson Skene, Jr, Private (Ist Class), United States Army, second son of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Skene, 2 Queen's Gardens, Aberdeen, Scotland was killed in action on Saipan Island, South Pacific,on 12th July 1944, aged thirty-five. He left Scotland for Hawaii at the end of 1928, and became a field superintendent on sugar plantations at Honomu. He started a Boy Scout troop for the natives and in 1941 he was manager of the team which won the basket ball league championship, a team of several nationalities, no fewer than five being Japanese. When Japan opened hostilities, he was serving as a Lieutenant with the Hawaii Rifles, a local defence force, but he subsequently decided to join the United States Army. All reports from his officers and from the men who fought the enemy by his side contained praise of his exemplary conduct in action, for which he was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge. In September 1944 his father received the following letter from Mr. Henry W.Stimson, then Secretary of War in the United States:-"At the request of the President, I write to inform you that the Purple Heart has been awarded posthumously to your son, Private (1stClass) Charles P. Skene, Junior, Infantry, who sacrificed his life in defense ofhis country. Little thatwe can do or say will console you for the death of your loved one. We profoundly appreciate the greatness of your loss, for in a very real sense the loss suffered by any of us in this battle for our country is a loss shared by all of us." His body, originally interred in Saipan Island, was re-interred in Hilo Military Cemetery, Hawaii, in March 1949, with full military honours A rare Purple Heart group to a Scotsman, and long-term resident of Hawaii Condition: EF

A rare Belgian Resistance 'Killed-in-Action' medal group of 3 for the 'Foret' incident,5-6 September 1944. Sergeant Louis-Albert Timmermans, Secret Army late Belgian Army - Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-1945. With crossed sabres emblem - Belgium: Volunteers Medal 1940-1945 - Belgium: Resistance Medal 1940-45 with posthumous 'Noir' Killed-in-Action bar Sold together with below following original documents' - Award brevet for 'Posthumous' award of Commemorative War Medal with Sabres - Award brevet for Volunteer War Medal 'Combatant' 1940-1945 - Award brevet for Posthumous title 'Sergeant de la Resistance' - Attestation from Office of Resistance to recipients next of kin, 20/10/1949 - Printed document from Office de la Resistance dated 23 January 1948 - Printed booklet 'Les Crimes De Guerre' FORET September 1944 (35pp) - Printed booklet 'La Veritie sur la Tragedie De Foret' (46pp) Sergeant Louis-Albert Timmermans was a native of Liege where he was born on 28 January 1909. He served as a volunteer in the Belgian Army during the 1940 campaign, and later joined the armed resistance group 'Armee Secrete', or Secret Army, in whch he served 2 years and 4 months between 1 June 1942 to 6 September 1944. Sergeant Timmermans is confirmed as being one of 3 'Resistance' fighters to be 'Killed-in-Action' in an ambush on German troops near 'Foret' on 5 September 1944. The ambush was part of a series of actions planned by a large group of resistance fighters that had gathered at 'Foret Castle' as a prelude to carrying out a series of attacks in support of the planned allied forces invasion of Belgium in September 1944 In retaliation for the ambush in which Sergeant Timmermans was killed, the German troops carried out immediate retribution attacking - and destroying - the weakly armed resistance group held up at 'Foret Castle'. In the aftermath of the German victory, more more then a score of captured resistance fighters, were tortured and murdered, by men of the Wehrmacht SS, the Belgian victims bodies being burned in the chateau which they raised to the ground The accompanying booklet 'Crimes de Guerre' includes details of Sergeant Timmermans, as being included in the list of victims killed in the actions at 'Foret' 5-6 September 1944 A most evocative and desirable Belgian Resistance group to a Belgian patriot who made the ultimate sacrifice for waging war against the occupying German Army, and the Wehrmacht SS Rare Condition: GVF

A rare British Infantry \'Mohmand 1933\', WW2 & Long Service Medal group of 8: Sergeant Major Adam Morrison Runciman, 5/7th Bn Gordon Highlanders, 51st Highland Division, late 2nd Bn Gordon Highlanders - IGS Medal 1908. GV 'Mohmand 1933' (2872047 Pte A Runciman Gordons R) - The 1939-45 Star - The Africa Star - The Italy Star - The France & Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - LS&GC. 'Regular Army' (2872047 CSjt A Runciman Gordon R) Note: The silver medals are marked 'R' for replacement, and as officially issued by the Royal Mint The recipient's unique Army Number is in the block allocated to the Gordon Highlanders in 1920, and issued sequentially through to circa 1941 At the time of qualifying for his Indian General Service Medal, the recipient was serving as 2872047 Private A. Runciman 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, and by the time of being awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal was holding the appointment of Colour Sergeant & still serving with the Gordon Highlanders Verification: The recipients IGS and clasp 'Mohmand 1933' verified as awarded per the respective medal roll of 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders (ref WO 100/497) that was compiled and signed at Haifa, Palestine (British Mandate Territory) on, 30 October 1934. The medal roll showing that Private Runciman had been attached to 'H.Q. Nowshera Brigade' - which dates coincide with his employment regimentally with the 'Intelligence Section' and a rare to British infantry medal clasp. His LS&GC medal was awarded on 26 February 1942 (Soldiers Service Book refers). All of the medals are enumerated in the recipients 'Soldiers Service Book' Mohmand 1933: 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders was stationed in British India in 1933, the battalion did not deploy as a unit during the Mohmand Campaign on the North West Frontier of India in 1933. However, a small number of Gordons did serve in the Mohmand Campaign on attachment, these numbered a total of, 45 x 'All-Ranks' comprising, 6 x Officers & 39 x 'Other Ranks' that served in various capacities including as; Intelligence; clerks, provost staff, sanitary detachments and other similar support roles During the Second World War, only the 1st (reconstituted battalion) & 5/7th Battalions Gordon Highlanders served with the 51st Highland Division in, North Africa, the Sicily Campaign, Normandy and North West Europe. Adam Runciman served with 5/7 Gordons between 14 July 1943 to 13 October 1945 - and is confirmed as being a -D-Day Lander, with 5/7 Gordons that landed on Normandy on 6 June 1944 Adam Morrison Runciman, who was the youngest son of Andrew Davidson Learmont Runciman (Coal Miner) & Margaret Cumming Halliday Runciman (nee Hunter) was a native of, Dalziel Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born on 29 April 1910. Adam enlisted for the British Army, at Glasgow, Scotland, on 26 February 1925, on which date he was posted to Regimental Depot of the Gordon Highlanders located in Aberdeen. A 'Boy' soldier on enlistment, on completing his training at the 'Regimental Depot', he was posted to the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, and appointed 'Drummer' on 1 October 1928. Adams locational postings throughout his long career were: - Home: 26/02/25-28/01/32 - India: 19/01/32-11/04/34 - Palestine: 12/04/34-10/01/35 - Home: 11/01/35-26/07/41 - Middle East / Sicily: 20/09/42-24/11/43 - Home: 24/11/43-05/06/44 - France & Germany: 06/06/44-09/06/48 - Home: 10/06/48-28/04/49 His employment while serving was no less impressive than his record of theatres served, and comprised: - Drummer: 19/02/25-02/0/26 - Tailor: 03/09/26-28/08/24 - Intelligence Section: 01/03/32-15/03/34 - Officers Servant: 16/03/34-01/04/36 - Mortars: 01/04/34-31/05/38 - Tour of Duty Depot: 31/01/38-14/10/39 - Drill Instructor: 14/10/39-19/10/40 - Provost Sergeant: 10/02/41-27/06/41 - PT Instructor: 19/07/41 - C.S.M. Depot Duties: 16/11/48 In 1948, and prior to taking his discharge from the British Army, Adam Runciman married Elfriiede Heckhoff - a German lady - at Ryedale. Yorkshire, England For the recipient companion miniature medals - being sold separately - see code 21002 on this website The full-size medals swing-mounted and presumably as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its long hinged & clasp fittings A rare combination of medals to the British Infantry including the India General Service Medal with clasp 'Mohmand 1933' - and the group enhanced by the presence of the Soldiers 'Service Book' (a/f) that accompany's the group, and a mine of information pertaining to the recipients military service Condition: GVF

A rare campaign and long service group of 6: Warrant Officer II James Balfour, Gordon Highlanders and 14th London Regiment (London Scottish) - QSA Medal & clasps 'Laings Nek' & 'Belfast' (6635 Pte J. Balfour, Gordon Highrs) - KSA Medal with usual 2 x dated South Africa clasps (6635 Pte J. Balfour, Gordon Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (200145 W.O.CL II. J. Balfour, Gordons) - Interallied Victory Medal (200145 W.O.CL II. J. Balfour, Gordons) - Territorial Force War Medal (200145 Pte J. Balfour, Gordons) - Territorial Force Efficiency Medal. GV issue (522321 W.O. Cl II J. Balfour, 14/Lond R) Important: All Great War medals confirmed by Medal Index Card An excellent regimental group to a senior Warrant Officer of the Gordon Highlanders including a medal named to the London Scottish, which was one of the affiliated member regiments of the Gordon Highlander Corps Only an estimated 94 x Territorial Force War Medals were awarded to NCO's and other ranks of the Gordon Highlanders. Accompanying the group is below; 1. Photograph of recipient in Great War era uniform with South African ribbons up & wearing Sergeant Major's insignia 2. Newspaper article from the 'Evening Express' showing photograph of South African veterans in Aberdeen 1937, including Sergeant Major Balfour, the article states; Quote, All decked out for the Big Parade There's a military theme to this parade float from 1937 Reader Mrs Geddes, of Hilton, Aberdeen, submitted this picture of her father who was a well-known figure in Aberdeen Mrs Laura Geddes's father James Balfour is on the extreme left. He was a Regimental Sergeant Major with the Gordon Highlanders and served in the Boer War A Regimental boxing champion he worked as a gym instructor for the Gordons. But perhaps Mr Balfour is best remembered for his time as a labour councillor on Aberdeen Town Council Jim Balfour had a crucial role in setting up the first Thrift Shop in the city to help the needy Clearly a lot of effort went into decking out the float in honour of Mr Balfour's colleagues in the South African War Veterans Association I wonder if any readers can recall this particular Union Street parade and what it commemorated Unquote Apart from above / illustrated ephemera the buyer will also be sent soft-copies of Balfours Medal Index Cards by email attachment Condition: 4 x official corrections to number and title on TFEM otherwise the group VF

A rare combination of Brunei and South Atlantic service medals, group of 4: Lieutenant Birbahadur Limbu, Gurkha Reserve Unit late 1st Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles - Brunei: Gurkha Reserve Unit Service Medal - Brunei: Jubilee Medal 1967-1992 - South Atlantic Medal 1982 (21160752 LCpl Birbahadur Limbu 7GR) - Military LS&GC. EIIR issue 'Regular Army' bar (21160752 Sgt Birbahadur Limbu 7GR) Birbahadur Limbu, is reported to have served as a Lieutenant during his service with the Gurkha Reserve Unit in Brunei The group mounted in the correct order of precedence for a Gurkha, who, after leaving the British Army, then subsequently served with the Gurkha Reserve Unit of the Sultanate of Brunei. The GRU providing the personal bodyguard to the Brunei Royal Family and key oilfield installations The group mounted in the 'swing style' as worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: Tiny edge bruise on Brunei GRU medal otherwise the group GVF

A rare combination of colonial campaign medals to a long serving Burma Station \'Irrawaddy\' Marine Engineer: Engineer Samuel Hedgert Stevenson, Royal Indian Marine - IGS 1854. Burma 1887-89 & Chin Lushai 1889-90 (Asst. Engr. S. H. Stevenson H.M.I.M.S. “Irrawaddy”) - AGS Medal 1902-56. EDVII \'Somaliland 1902-04 (Engineer S. H. Stevenson, R.I.M.S. Dalhousie) Medals & clasps verification: Both medals and all clasps confirmed per the respective campaign medal rolls: - India General Service Medal 1854 & clasp Burma 1887-89: L/Mil/7/10896 - IGS 1854 clasp Chin Lushai 1889-90: The medal rolls for the RIM are held at the British Library - AGS Somaliland 1902-04: WO 100/103 Employed on Hospital Ship Duty 19 April & 2 May \'04 Provenance: Formerly in the \'Naval\' collection of Captain Kenneth Douglas-Morris (1997) Samuel Hedgert Stevenson was born in Kilmarnock, Scotland, on 25 August 1863. He was trained at the G. & S.W. Railway Company, Barr Morrison’s Engineering Works, Tait & Watson Company, and in H.M.I.M. Dockyard Factory. He joined the Indian Marine as a Temporary Assistant Engineer aboard Tenasserim in January 1886, and confirmed as an Assistant Engineer on 17 March 1886. He then served aboard Canning (December 1887), and Irrawaddy (November 1888) during the 1887-89 military operations in Burma. Promoted to Assistant Engineer in Charge, he next joined Pagan (September 1890) and returned to Irrawaddy in October 1890 in the rank of Assistant Engineer. During the expeditions against the Chin and Lushai Tribes the Irrawaddy acted as transport and support vessel for the military land operations, and he thus became entitled to the clasp ‘Chin-Lushai 1889-90’. He next joined Enterprize (July 1891), returned to Irrawaddy (July 1891), and on promotion to Engineer 2 November 1891 joined Mayo (December 1891). He was appointed Engineer in Charge of Gurkha and Calcutta Yard Craft (April 1892) and served in this capacity until promoted to Engineer on joining Warren Hastings (March 1894), and Canning (May 1895). He was appointed Foreman of the Factory at Bombay Dockyard (July 1895), and Inspector of Machinery-Superintending (April 1897), reverting to the previous appointment in July 1897 In the rank of Engineer he was appointed to Hardinge (June 1900), and Dalhousie (April 1904) and served in the latter ship in Somali waters in 1904. He joined the Bombay Dockyard (December 1905) ‘for General Duties’, and was next afloat aboard Elphinstone (December 1905), Hardinge (July 1907), Lawrence (May 1907), Hardinge (September 1907), Dalhousie (March 1908), and Dufferin (February 1910). He was permitted to Retire on 26 January 1911 having served for 25 years. His service record carries the note ‘Is a very able and zealous Officer, takes an intelligent interest in all matters relating to his profession and has ideas of his own which will no doubt cause him in time to be looked upon as one suitable for the highest posts open to Engineers’ The medals mounted in the swing-style, the white metal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A rare combination of Royal Commemorative and long service medals in group of 3: Alexander Morrison, O.B.E., J.P., C.A., Chairman Sub-Finance Committee, Scottish Branch, British Red Cross Society late St. Andrew's Ambulance Service - Visit to Scotland Medal 1903. With integral 'Thistle' top bar (A. Morrison. Sec. St.A.A.A.) - Coronation Medal 1911. 'St. Andrew's Ambulance' reverse (Alexander Morrison. C.A.) - Voluntary Medical Service Long Service Medal. With 2 Scottish 'Saltire' bars (A. Morrison.) The Royal Commemorative medals both retaining their original silk ribands, those two medals mounted individually on pin-back brooches as-issued / presented Important: Alexander Morrison is confirmed as having been created an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (Civil Division) published in the London Gazette issue of of 9 June 1949 Note: The rank / appointment of 'Secretary' in the St. Andrew's Ambulance Corps is unique on issues of the the 1903 Visit to Scotland Medal Only an estimated 310 x issues of the 1911 Coronation Medal with 'St. Andrew's Ambulance' reverse Alexander Morrison was a native of Abercorn, Linlithgowshire, West Lothian, Scotland, where he was born circa 1873. Educated at Stewart's Melville College Edinburgh, and Edinburgh Univeristy. Alexander had qualified as a Chartered Accountant sometime prior to 1901, as the Scotland National Census for that year shows him with employment described as C.A., and at the time residing in Edinburgh with his brother's family at 10 Grange Terrace, Newington. Professionally he became a partner in the firm of Lumsden, Jamieson and Haldane, a solicitors office located in Edinburgh. He was long connected with the St. Andrews Ambulance Association as Secretary of the Edinburgh Executive Committee, an appointment he held for about 40 years. In addition to his work with the St. Andrew's Ambulance Assication, and latterly the British Red Cross Society (Scottish Branch), he had also served in the Royal Army Medical Corps (Home Service) during the Great War A rare combination of medals to a very long serving senior official of the Scottish medical services who was additionally awarded an O.B.E. Condition: GVF

A rare confirmed 'Died-of-Wounds at the Atbara' campaign pair: Private Edward Tooley, 1st Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders - Sudan Medal 1898. Silver issue (3197. Pte E. Tooley. 1/Cam: Hdrs) - Egypt: Khedives Sudan 1896. 'The Atbara' (3197 Pte Tooley 1 Cam Highrs) Note: Medals and single clasp entitlement is confirmed on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/81), wherein the recipient is shown as 'Deceased' and under the address column is written Mrs Tooley, 52 Galway Street, Bath Street, City Road, London (this presumably the residence of the recipients mother?) Important: Private Edward Tooley of 'F' Company - the company which sustained the most casulaties at the Atbara - is confirmed as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' on 8 April 1898, and on the following day, 9 April 1898 'Died-of-Wounds'. 'The Atbara' is a legendary Cameron's action, whereat the regiment suffered high casualties for their part in breaching the the 'Zareba' and having closed with the enemy at the point of the bayonet! Reference 'For Queen and Khedive: The First Battalion The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders in the Sudan Campaign 1898' (Jonathan Collins, Medal news, April 1995) for a detailed analytical summary and nominal casualty rolls The recipients name is engraved on the Egypt & Sudan regimental memorial of the Cameron Highlanders, in Inverness, where he is listed as having died of wounds at the Atbara Condition: GVF

A rare confirmed 'Killed-in-Action' at the Atbara' casualty pair: Lance-Corporal T. Cullen, 1st Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders - Sudan Medal 1898. Silver issue (3746. L/Cpl T. Cullen. 1/Cam: Hdrs.) - Egypt: Khedives Sudan 1896. 'The Atbara' (3746 Lce Corpl Cullen 1 Cam. Highrs) Note: Medals and single clasp entitlement is confirmed on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/81), wherein the recipient is shown as 'Deceased' and under the address column is shown Mrs J. Cullen, 7 Barony Street, Glasgow, Lanark (this latter presumably the residence of the recipients mother or wife?) Important: Lance Corporal T. Cullen of 'F' Company - the company which sustained the most casulaties at the Atbara - is confirmed as having been 'Killed-in-Action' on 8 April 1898 'The Atbara' is a legendary Cameron's action, whereat the regiment suffered high casualties for their part in breaching the the 'Zareba' and having closed with the enemy at the point of thebayonet! 1/Camerons incurred the below following casualties at the Atbara; - Officers: 2 x KIA; 1 x DOW - NCO's: 2 x KIA; 1 x DOW; 4 x Wounded - Pipers & Privates: 8 x KIA; 4 x DOW; 29 x Wounded Reference 'For Queen and Khedive: The First Battalion The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders in the Sudan Campaign 1898 (Jonathan Collins, Medal news, April 1995)' for a detailed analytical summary and nominal casualty rolls The recipients name is engraved on the Egypt & Sudan regimental memorial of the Cameron Highlanders, in Inverness, where he is listed as having been killed in action at the Atbara Condition: EF

A rare confirmed 'No Clasp KSA' in South African War campaign medal pair: Conductor W. G. A. Scholtz, Army Service Corps - QSA Medal 1899-1902. Silver issue. No clasp (Condr. W. G. A. Scholtz. A.S.C.) - Kings South Africa Medal. No clasp (Condr. W. G. A. Scholtz. A.S.C.) Important: Contrary to the misinformation published in 'British Battles & Medals' (Spink, 7th Edition 2006) we would clarify that apart from the female nurses who all received no-clasp KSA Medals, the respective medal rolls of the British Army (held at The National Archives) record that an estimated 106 x Conductors and member of the Army Service Corps (A.S.C.) were awarded 'No Clasp' KSA medals - the Nurses and Conductors of the the Army Service Corps being the only Britsh Army recipients of 'No clasp' KSA medals Note: Both medals verified per the respective medal rolls of the Army Service Corps, as under - QSA Medal. No clasp (ref WO 100/216) - KSA Medal . No clasp (ref WO 100/350) Remarks on the medal rolls show that Head Conductor W .G. Scholtz, was a 'Civilian' serving with the Armys Service Corps & Remounts (QSA roll refers) and that he served with the ASC between 29 September 1899 to 31 May 1902 (KSA roll refers) A very scarce confirmed 'No Clasp' South African War campaign medal pair to the British Army Condition: GVF

A rare confirmed North China \'Tsingtao\' 1914 Great War casualty medal group of 3: Private Walter John Meredith. 2nd Battalion South Wales Borderers - 1914-15 Star (10535 Pte. W. J. Meredith. S. Wales Bord.) - British War Medal. Silver (10535 Pte. W. J. Meredith. S. Wales Bord.) - Interallied Victory Medal (10535 Pte. W. J. Meredith. S. Wales Bord.) Important: 10535 Private W. J. Meredith, confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action' Tsingtao, China, reference Casualty Lists China 1914 Casualties: Total casualties of 2/SWB in China 1914 was 50 x 'All-Ranks; who were Killed-in-Action, Died of Wounds / Deed of Disease, or were Wounded-in-Action Note: All medals verified as entitled per the respective Great War medal rolls referenced below: - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2842 (showing first entry to theatre of war 23 September 1914 - British War Medal & Inter-Alled Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1849 Walter J. Meredith was present in September 1914 with the 2nd Battalion, South Wales Borderers, stationed at China where they formed part of the international garrison at Tientsin. In September 1914 the Battalion, supported by half a Battalion of the 36th Sikhs, joined their Japanese allies in an expedition against the German occupied territory of Kiaochow and its port of Tsingtao. On 23 September the battalion’s embarkation of 22 officers and 910 men landed at Lao Shan Bay about forty miles N.E of Tsingtao and began the difficult trek to the well fortified main German settlement on Kiaochau Bay which was the object of the expeditionary force. Casualties were generally light although the extremely arduous conditions and bad weather caused them great discomfort. The nights of 5 and 6 November, however, brought the battalion heavier casualties than it had yet suffered and it likely that Meredith was wounded on one of these days. Brigadier-General Nathaniel Barnardiston, Commanding Tsingtau Expeditionary Force gave the following details in his third Despatch: ‘On the 5th November I was ordered to prepare a Third Position of attack on the left bank of the river. This line was to a great extent enfiladed on both flanks by No. 1 and 2 redoubts, especially the latter from which annoying machine-gun fire was experienced. The bed of the river (a small stream running over a broad bed of sand) had also to be crossed, and in doing so the working parties of the 2nd Battalion South Wales Borderers suffered somewhat severely, losing 8 non-commissioned officers and men killed and 24 wounded.’ The siege was soon brought to a successful conclusion with the assistance of an assault by Japanese forces present and the white flag went up on 7 November 1914, giving the Regiment the unique distinction of a battle honour held by no other British Regiment. The Battalion’s losses overall had been just 14 men killed or died of wounds or disease, and 2 officers and 34 men wounded. Private W. J. Meredith is confirmed in the official list of casualties reported from North China, under date 25 November 1914. He later served with the Labour Corps in France and was discharged on 11 March 1919 Sold together with a quantity of hard copy research, including extracts from local & national newspapers with the recipient included in the casualty lists for North China Walter James Meredith was a native of Clydach, Brecknockshire, Wales, where he was born on 16 March 1891. The 1891 National Census for England & Wales records Walter as being only 3 weeks old, and residing with his Grandparents Humphrey (Cola Miner) & Maria, and their daughters, Margaret Elizabeth Meredith (17) - employed as a General servant - & Lydia (12), at which time the family were living at, Gilwern Road, Llanelly, Crickhowell, Breconshire, Wales. Walter was educated locally, and attended Board School - his guardian shown as 'Humphrey Meredith' . By the time of the 1901 National Census for England 7 Wales, Walter described as a scholar is shown with a name change to 'Walter John Hoskins' (presumably the change in name reflected his father's surname, and or step-father. Whatever the 'Hoskins' connection, it is not a name that Walter ever associated witg again in his subsequent adult life. Basis extant analysis of 'Regimental Numbers' Walter had enlisted in the British Army, at the end of 1910, at which time he was allocated the regimental number No. 10535, when he was posted to his local infantry regiment. Walter served initially with the 1st Battalion South Wales Borderers, with which unit he completed his basic training, prior to being sent together with a large draft of men form 1/SWB to join the 2nd Battalion South Wales Borderers, then serving overseas in South Africa (2/SWB transferred). At the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, he is shown as serving with 1/SWB, at Chatham Barracks, Chatham, Kent, England, just prior to his deaprture overseas to join 2/SWB. In the period 1911-1914, Walter would have served with 2/SWB in Pretoria, South Africa, and then proceeded further afaield to the Far East, arriving in China in India, where the 2nd Battalion South Wales Borderers were a garrison battalion located at Tienstin, September 1912 to October 1914. Sometime after being wounded in action, and still serving in the British Army, Walter was transferred to the Labour Corps, in which unit he held the regimental number No. 527694. Walter took his final discharge from the British Army, on 11 March 1919 (his Medal Index Card refers). An extant 'Pension Card' held by the Western Front Associtation, and in the series 358/05MM records Walter as living at, Aberbargoed, South Wales, at the time he corresponded and subitted his pension returns with the War Office. In the early post-war years, for a time, Walter worked as a Merchant Seaman. The extant identity card for Walter John Meredith, showing his date of birth as 16 March 1891, at Clydach, is held at The National Archives - and includes a photograph of him, showing that he was a Seaman from circa 1920. Walter married Elizabeth Ann Pearce, in Bedwelty, Monmouthshire, Wales, sometime during the third quarter of 1921. By the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register for England & Wales, Walter is recorded therein employed as a 'Furnaceman' (Aluminium Alcan), married and residing with his wife and children at, 83 Maryvale Road, Birmingham, England. The widower Walter James Meredith is recorded to have died during the third quarter of 1976, his wife Elizabeth Ann Meredith, having preceded sometime during the third quarter of 1975 Sold together with a quantity of hard copy research, including extracts from local & national newspapers with the recipient included in the casualty lists for North China A rare & desirable 'China 1914' British Army casualty group Condition: GVF

A rare confirmed Officers multi-clasp GSM group of 6: Lieutenant-Colonel Ensor, Royal Army Medical Corps - Africa Star - Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI & 3 clasps \'Palestine 1945-48\' \'Malaya\' \'Brunei\' (Capt E.M. Ensor, R.A.M.C.) - GSM 1962. With clasp \'Borneo\' (Lt.Col. E.M. Ensor, R.A.M.C.) Note: The 3 clasps on the GSM 1918 (all confirmed) are mounted loose / stitched Edward Maurice Ensor was born 15 February 1913 at Woolich, and died at his home in Lower Heswall, Cheshire on 22 March 1972 at the age of 59 years Edward was educated at Epsom College, at the Imperial College of Science and Technology and at St.Georges Hospital taking a BSc in 1935 and the MRCS and LRCP in 1941 Like his father before him - Major-General Howard Ensor of the Army Medical Services - Edward obtained an emergency commission in the Royal Army Medical Corps in 1941. His training and interest in Entomology made him eminently suitable to work on Malaria which was then producing many problems in the overseas thetres of war. During the Second World War he jouined the staff of a Malaria Field Laboratory and continued to serve as a Malariologist in the Middle East, Central Mediterranean and India until the cessation of hostilities during which time he made a considerable contribution to the knowledge of the subject particularly in the field of practical control measures. Possibly because his interests veered towards science rather than clinical medicine he elected to take up the speciality of Army Health; thus continuing his interest in preventitive medicine which had been stimulated by his war time experience. He took the DTM&H in 1952, the DPH in 1953, the DIH in 1967. In 1964 he was granted Consultant status. He filled a number of Army Health and research posts with distinction in both the United Kingdom and overseads during the period 1947-49 and was able to return to his first love of Malariology and commanded a Mobile Malaria Field Laboratory in East Africa - an unusual appointment in peace time. In 1964 he was appointed Deputy Director of Army Helath at Western Command and in 1968 decided to retire from the British Army and subsequentlky took up a teachign post at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. During his long and distinguished military service he served overseas as under; - 1942-45: Middle East & Central Mediterranean - 1945: India - 1946-47: Middle East - 1947-49: East Africa - 1953-56: Far East Land Forces - 1956-58: BAOR - 1960-64: Far East Land Forces Lieutenant-Colonel Ensor\'s WW2 medals and all 3 clasps awarded to his GSM 1918 are all confirmed as his enititlement A most unusual and rare combination of medals and clasps The medals professionally mounted in the swing-style, suspended from contemporary ribands and almost certainly \'as worn\' by the recipient The group sold with an obitiuary frrom the Army Medical Services Journal April 1974, and entry page from the Roll of Services of Officers of the R.A.M.C. this latter confirming his WW2 / GSM 1918 entitlement Condition: light hairline scrtch on GSM 1919 obverse otherwise GVF

A rare confirmed \'Brunei Rebellion\' casualty pair: Rifleman Ranbahadur Pun, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles - GSM 1918. EIIR issue with clasp \'Brunei\' (21153026 Rfn Ranbahadur Pun, 1/2 GR) - GSM 1962. With clasp \'Borneo\' (21153026 Rfn Ranbahadur Pun, 1/2 GR) Important: Sold with copy extract casualty page from 1/2 GR battalion diary / orders which lists the battalion wounded for Brunei (21 names, inc 2 x deaths) including 21153026 Rifleman Ranbahadur Pun who is shown as having served with \'D Company\' and having been wounded in the leg by GSW (or, Gunshot and Shrapnel Wound) on 8/9 December 1962 with a \'GSW Side Wound\'. A rare confirmed casualty pair for the Brunei Rebellion The medals are court-mounted for display Condition: VF

A rare documented Imperial German Navy China 'Boxer Rebellion' and Great War era gallantry and campaign group of 6: Steurmannsmaat Heinrich Haarmann, Imperial German Navy - Germany: Prussia. Iron Cross 1914. 2nd Class issue - Imperial Germany: China Medal 1900-01. With clasp 'Kaumi' - Germany: Cross of Honour 1914-18. Combatants issue - Germany: Naval Corps Flanders Veteran?s Cross 1914-18. No clasp - Germany: Naval Wound Badge. ?Black? grade. This retaining the original pin-back fittings - Prussia: Long Service Bar. 3rd Cl, 9 years. Silver & iron, ?H. Zehn?. Small repair to clasp Note: The clasp on the China Medal being a contemporary tailors brass gilt example. The clasp retaining two bend-over prongs on either side of reverse of clasp Heinrich Haarmann was born in Holterselm, Leer, Prussia on 18 July 1878. A Sailor in the Merchant Navy by occupation, he entered the Imperial Navy as a Matrose on 1 February 1900 and was promoted to Obermatrose (Gefreiter) on 1 August 1901. With the Imperial Navy he served on the armoured cruiser S.M.S. F?rst Bismarck, serving in the China War 1900-01, for which he was awarded the medal and clasp for Kaumi. The clasp was awarded to naval personnel from the 3rd Sea Battalion only. He was discharged to the Reserve on 11 August 1902. He transferred to the Seewehr, Levy I on 1 April 1907 and to Levy II on 1 April 1912. Recalled to active service from the Seewehr on 8 August 1914, he was posted to the 4th Company 8th Sea Group. Transferred to the 8th Company, 3rd Seaman?s Regiment on 5 November 1914, he served with that unit until 3 June 1917. With them he served in operations on the Yser, 3-28 December 1914 and 25 March-16 April 1915; the battle of Ypres, 24 April-24 May 1915; operations near the Yser, 26 May 1915-2 June 1917, being wounded near Ypres on 8 August 1915. Serving with the 8th Company, II Seaman?s Division, 3 June 1917-28 November 1918, he took part in the German Spring Offensive in March 1918, the fighting retreat and the defence of the Wotan Line in August 1918 and Flandern Line in September 1918. He was appointed Bootsmannsmaat (P.O.) on 21 February 1916, and to Steurmannsmaat on 18 July 1917. For his war services he was awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class (1916) and Wound Badge. Steurmannsmaat Haarmann was demobilised by the ?Soldiers & Workers Council? at Rustringen on 28 November 1918 Important: Sold together with the recipient?s original Milit?rpak (military booklet) confirming all of the above details, and including a fine portrait photograph of the recipient, dating between the wars, wearing his China Medal (without clasp) and L.S. Bar. Also sold with associated riband bar for those latter two medals, and a couple of old medal mounting bars, without ribands from which the group was presumably mounted in the past. Ribands are all contemporary but in some instances now fragmentary Condition: GVF

A rare documented inter-war 'Southern Kurdistan 1931' campaign group of 6: Flight Sergeant John Grant, Royal Air Force - 1939-1945 Star - Africa Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. With 'Mention-in-Despatches' (M.I.D.) Oakleaf emblem on riband - Royal Air Force LS&GC Medal. GVI first issue (351778 Sgt. J. Grant. R.A.F.) - Iraq: Active Service Medal 1928 with clasp in Arabic 'Southern Kurdistan 1931' Important: Sold together with the recipients original Royal Air Force Certificate of Service, which confirms the award of the Iraq Active Service Medal, all other medals and the 'Mention-in-Despatches' (this last was published in the London Gazette of 1 January 1946). Flight Sergeant John Grant was born on 12 April 1903;. He first joined the Royal Air Force on 12 May 1922 taking his discharge on 7 April 1953. Between 1948-1953, as a member of the Medical Branch, his duties included those of 'flight nursing attendant in casualty air evacuation aircraft, accepting responsibility for patients while in flight' etc. Medals mounted 'court-style' for display Condition: GVF

A rare double gallantry medal combination group of 6: Major Hugh Voce Bradford, M.C., D.C.M., Royal Artillery, late Royal Garrison Artillery and Metropolitan Police - Military Cross. GV (Lieut: (Act. Major) H.V. Bradford, D.C.M. Royal Garrison Artillery.) - DCM. GV 1st issue (18686 Sjt: H.V. Bradford. 23 / Sg: Bty: R.G.A.) - 1914-15 Star (18686 Sjt: H.V. Bradford. R.G.A.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Major. H.V. Bradford.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Major. H.V. Bradford.) - Coronation Medal 1937 Note: The medals have been plated The decorations and medals all confirmed as entitled per below following sources; - MC: London Gazette 1 January 1919 - DCM: London Gazette 11 March 1916 - 1914-1915 Star trio: Reference recipients Medal Index Card - 1937 Coronation Medal (reference the respective medal roll) shown as Major R.A. The published citation for the award of the D.C.M. is shown as under; Quote, "On no less than 11 separate occasions, he went out under heavy shell fire and repaired battery telephone wires, displaying great skill and bravery in the performance of his duty." Hugh Voce Bradford, son of Thomas and Henrietta Bradford was a native of Notting Hill, London, England, where he was born on .22 February 1886. His father was described as a ?Conductor? (presumably with military service in India?). Hugh subsequently joined the British Army, and was serving with the Royal Garrison Artillery as a Bombardier, when he married Beatrice Christiana Willlis (the daughter of an Army Pensioner) at St. John?s Wood, London, on 10 September 1911. Hugh appears to have taken his discharge from the British Army sometime shortly after his marriage, as he was recalled as a ?Reservist? to the Army after the outbreak of the Great War, at which time he is recorded as having been a Police Constable serving with the Metropolitan Police. Hugh had joined the Metropolitan Police (Warrant 102503) as a Constable on 17 March 1913 Hugh first entered theatre of war ?France? on 20 August 1915, at which time he held the rank of Sergeant. By the time the Great War ended he had been commissioned, and was holding the rank of Major in the field, as well as a brace of decorations, viz the Military Cross (awarded while serving as Acting Major with 137 Siege Battery R.G.A.) and Distinguished Conduct Medal (awarded while serving as Sergeant with 23 Siege Battery R.G.A.) After the end of the Great War, Hugh Bradford returned to London and resumed his career with the Metropolitan Police. At the time he took his retirement form the Metrpolitan Police on 19 March 1939, he was holding the rank of Inspector, and was serving with V Division Reference the article ?Military Cross / Distinguished Conduct Medal Combinations to the Royal Artillery During The Great War? (Orders and Medals Research Journal, December 2008). It is estimated that although 3574 x Military Crosses and 2764 x DCM?s were awarded to men of the Royal Regiment of Artillery, only 22 x men were ever awarded both the Military Cross and Distinguished Conduct Medal ? of which only six such combinations were awarded to men of the Royal Garrison Artillery Hugh Voce Bradford, resident of 39 Ellerman Avenue, Whitton, Twickenham, Middlesex, England, is recorded to have died on 13 December 1956 The group has been court-mounted for display. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Provenance: Haywards ?Gazette? No 3 of October 1974, item No 445 Condition: Plated otherwise mostly about EF

A rare FEPOW Rakuyo-Maru 'Hellship' Survivors Group of 7: Company Sergeant Major Alexander Cobban, Gordon Highlanders - The 1939-45 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI type II clasp 'Malaya' (2876073 W.O.Cl.2. A. Cobban, Gordons.) - Military LS&GC. GVI Type II with 'Regular Army' bar (2876073 Sjt. A. Cobban, Gordons.) Note: Both named medals with minor official corrections, the GSM with corrections to number, and LSGC with some corrections to surname - and not uncommon found thus on GSM / LSGC medals issued in that era It is estimated that less than 29 'All-Ranks' of the Gordon Highlanders, earned and received both a Pacific Star (service in 1941-1942) & later GSM 'Malaya' (service 1948-1953) while serving with the Gordon Highlanders. Of those we are currently only aware of 2 (including 'Paddy' Haynes), that subsequently earned an additional GSM 'Borneo' while still serving with the regiment, and thus earning a rare 'trio' of South East Asian campaign medals and clasps to a Highland Regiment Important: Company Sergeant Major Cobban, is a confirmed survivor of the topedoing and sinking of the Rakuyo-Maru, on 12 September 1944, in the South Chia Seas - a sinking that cost the lives of 1159 killed and drowned! Anthony Cobban, the son of Percy & Mary Haynes, was a native of Rhynie, Aberdeeshire, Scotland, where he was born 1 May 1909. By the time the Pacifc War started on 8 December 1941, Anthony Cobban was already a seasoned pre-war regular veteran, holding the rank of Sergeant . 2/Gordons - and Sergeant Cobban - had been serving in Singapore Colony, since 1936, as a 'Fortress Singapore' garrison battalion, in 2/Malay Brigade which was a constituent formation of 'Singapore Division'. In Singapore Colony, 2/Gordons had been based at Selarang Barracks, Changi. On 15 February, 1942, Singapore Colony surrendered to the victorious Imperial Japanese Army, and on the same date Sergeant Cobban became an unwilling Prisoner-of War. Anthony had the misfortune to subsequently be transported overland by rail, when on 22 March 1943, he was sent to work on the Burma Railway, more better known as the infamous 'Death Railway' that was built by captured POW's and enslaved Asiatic labour, under the most harsh of conditions. Later he was transported to Japan, but enroute almost lost his life, when the 'Hell-Ship' Rakuyo Maru' was torpedoed and sunk by the United States Navay submarine Sealion. The Rakuyo Maru, a pre-war oceanliner operated by NYK Line of Japan, sailed from Singapore on 5 September 1944, she was one of two Japanese vessels that were carrying allied Prisoners of War, that were part of a larger Japanese convoy sailing for Japan via Formosa (Taiwan). The Rakuyo-Maru was carrying an estimated 1,317 Australian & British prisoners of war (POW's), many if not most of whom had previously been employed in labour battalions that had bulit the infamous 'Death Railway'. During the sinking of the Rakuyo-Maru and the immediate aftermath, an estimated 1,159 POWs died, including 350 in lifeboats who survived the initial sinking, but who were killed by a Japanese navy vessel the next day while they were making for land. On 15 September, 3 USN submarines returned to the area and rescued 63 surviving POWs who were found floating on rafts and flotsam in the area, including one Gordon Highlander. The rescued survivors were subsequently landed at Tanapag Harbor, Saipan, in the Mariana Islands. Of all the documented 'Hell-Ship sinkings during the Pacific War, that of the S.S. Rakuyu-Maru was the second worst recorded sinking in terms of loss of life. Fortunately, although not rescued by an American submarine crew, Anthony did survive his ordeal in the waters of the South China Sea - we do not know how many hours or days he floated clinging on for life in the South China Sea before he es rescued, but it is known that after his rescue by the Japanese, he was landed in Japan, and incarcerated at POW Camp 25 at Fukuoka, Japan. Company Sergeant Major Cobban was liberated from captivity in September 1945, and after a period of rest and recuperation from his ordeals as a FEPOW . later rejoined his regiment, and is recorded as having served a second tour in South East Asia with the Gordon Highlanders, when he embarked at Southampton, England, together with his wife Mary, and set sail for Singapore Colony on 19 November 1952 In 1941, the recorded residence address of Anthony Cobban's wife and family was, 32 Main Street, Rhynie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Note: The Regimental Museum of the Gordon Highlanders hold at least one idenitifed photograph of Anthony Cobban, and quite possibly others (it was the norm in the inter-war years to photograph and caption every draft intake of recruits when they passed out from training at the regimental depot(s), in Aberdeen). A thumbnail picture of the recipient is included in the book 'Scattered Under The Sun: The Gordon Highlanders in the Far East 1941-1945 (Stewart Mitchell, 2012) - this latter book being the single best published source on 2/Gordons during the Pacific War The medals mounted in the swing style, on their original silk ribands and as-worn by the recipient. The medal mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A rare Great War medal group of 3 to a decorated Egyptian Army Veterinary Officer: Mulazim Awal Ibrahim Effendi Kadri, Egyptian Veterinary Corps, Egyptian Army - 1914-15 Star (Mul: Awal: I. Kadry.); - British War Medal. Silver issue (Mul. Awal I. Eff. Kadri) - Interallied Victory Medal. With M.I.D. oakleaves emblem (Mul. Awal I. Eff. Kadri) Important: Mention in Dispatches by General Murray, Commander-In-Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force, as published in the London Gazette issue of 6 July 1917, wherein the recipient is shown as; Ibrahim Effendi Kadri, 2nd Lt (Mulazim Tani), Egyptian Government Official (Ministry of Agriculture). The M.I.D. being in respect of; Quote, ?For gallant or distinguished conduct in the field, or for other valuable services, during the period 1 October 1916 to 28 February 1917?. Unquote All the campaign medals verified in the respective medal rolls referenced below; - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2956 - BWM & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/2305 The extant medal rolls held at The National Archives record only 6 x 1914-15 Stars were issued to officers of the Egyptian Veterinary Corps, of which 2 x British and 4 x Egyptian Ibrahim Effendi Kadri was educated at the Cairo Veterinary College and served with the Veterinary Corps, Egyptian Army, during the Great War, attached to the Camel Transport Corps. Six companies, each with 2030 camels, were formed for immediate service between December 1915 and March 1916, and the veterinary personnel attached to each company was one Egyptian Officer and 25 Teremegis (Bedouin camel men engaged and trained as veterinary dressers). Mentioned in Despatches by General Murray, Commander-In-Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force, Kadri was given the honorific ?Effendi? and advanced to the rank of Mulazim Awal (First Lieutenant) The medals suspended on original silk watered 'moire' ribands, and mounted for display in the court-style, together with an engraved name plate with officers service details A rare & complete 'Egyptian Army' Arab officer's campaign group of three medals for the Great War Condition: About GVF

A rare Hong Kong Chinese naval veterans Korean War medal pair: Able Seaman Chan Yui Tai, Royal Navy - Korea Medal (O.2333 Chan Yui Tai A.B. R.N.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Note: The UN medal with its original silk corded riband that is fitted with a medal mounting bar that retains the hinged pin and clasp fittings (a/f) as issued Important: The recipients four digit service number with prefix letter 'O' indicates that the recipient had engaged at an 'Overseas' base for Naval service (in this case Hong Kong as a Locally Enlisted Personnel or LEP). His name and clan name 'Chan' indicate that he was a Cantonese resident of Hong Kong Colony, and that he served in the Royal Navy post 1945, and was holding the rate of 'Able Seaman' at the time of the Korean War Rare seen on market named to a Hong Kong Chinese naval veteran of the Korean War Condition: About GVF

A rare Indian Army Officer 'Died of Wounds' at 'Keren' campaign medal group of 6: Major Charles Lyons Mervyn Voules, 3rd Battalion Mahratta Light Infantry, late 10/5th Mahratta Light Infantry, Indian Army - IGSM 1908. 'Af NWF.1919' 'Waz 19-21' 'Waz 21-24' (Lt. C. L. M. Voles, 110 M.L. Infy.) - GSM 1918. GV & clasp 'Southern Desert, Iraq' (Capt. C. L. M. Voules, 10-5-Mahratta L.I.) - The 1939-45 Star - The Africa Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Important: Major Voules (note the error in his surname on the IGS 1908, as issued) is confirmed as having 'Died-of-Wounds' at 'Keren' on 17 March 1941 Note: The GSM medal thus named is a regimentally unique medal to a British Officer of the 10th Battalion 5th Mahratta Light Infantry. This rare award of the medal and clasp for 'Southern Desert Iraq' to an Indian Army Officer is confirmed in the respective campaign medal roll of 3rd Battalion 5th Mahratta Light Infantry (ref WO 100/G27/437), which shows that only 31 X 'Southern Desert Iraq' clasps were awarded to all-ranks of 3/5 M.L.I., of which only 2 were to attached men from 10/5 M.l.I, the latter being Cahrles Voules, and his servant Motilal were to British Officers. The medals and clasps were issued to Captain Voules and the others on 30 May 1930 Charles Lyons Mervyn Voules the son of Mervyn Frank and Julia Mary Voules was born on 25 January 1900 and was first commissioned on 15 April 1919. He was promoted to Captain in April 1925. Served in the Third Afghan War 1919 and in operations in Waziristan 1919-24. In 1928 he served in the operations against the Akhwan in the Southern Desert, Iraq - this was principally a Royal Air Force Operation and Voules was one of just a small number of non-R.A.F. personnel to be awarded the General Service Medal. On his death in 1941, Major Voules left behind his widowed wife, Leily de Lisle Voules, who was residing at Middleton-on-Sea, Sussex, England A unique British Officer of the Indian Army multi-medal casualty group, to a recipient who lost his life during the hard fight of the first major British land battle victory of the Second World War Condition: Mostly GVF

A rare Indian Service \'Barracks Department\' campaign, commemorative & long service medal group of 5: Staff Sergeant George Henry Giles Barrack Department (Indian Army) late 1st Battalion Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry - 1914-15 Star (8075 L. Sjt. G. H. Giles, Oxf: & Bucks: L.I.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (8075 Cpl. G. H. Giles. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) - Interallied Victory Medal (8075 Cpl. G. H. Giles. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Military LS&GC Medal. GV 1st issue (S-Sgt. G. H. Giles. Bk. Deptt.) Medals verification: All medals verified per the respective campaign & commemorative medal rolls cited & respective Indian Army Order: - 1914-15 Star (Ref WO 329/2744) First entered theatre of war 'Mesopotamia' 5 December 1915 - British War Medal. Silver issue (Ref WO 329/1365) - Interallied Victory Medal (Ref WO 329/1365) - Jubilee Medal 1935 (ref Jubilee Medal roll 'India Allocation), shown as Sub-Conductor, Bombay - Military LS&GC Medal: (Ref Indian Army Order 452 of date 31 May 1924) George Henry Giles. son of William Giles & Susan Giles was a native of, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, England, where he was born, on, 30 April 1884. George was employed as a 'Labourer' when he first attested for the 'Militia' on, 25 October 1905, being posted to the 4th (Militia) Battalion Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. His days as a 'Militia' man were short lived however, as on, 2 November 1905, he transferred his service to the Regular British Army, being posted to one of the regular battalions of the, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. By 1911, the National Census for England & Wales, records George serving as a Lance-Corporal with 1st Battalion Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, serving overseas in British India. He was still serving in India, when the Great War broke out in August 1914, and he remained in India, almost a full year after his battalion had earlier theatre of war 'Mesopotamia' in November 1914. George later joined his battalion in Mesopotamia the following year, when he is recorded as having entered theatre of war Mesopotamia on, 5 December 1915 (the medal rolls refer). In 1916, the 1st Battalion Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry was virtually destroyed (albeit later reconstituted) after it was captured by the victorious Ottoman Army at the fall of Kut-al-Amara. As George Giles is not recorded in the published 'Kut' Prisoner of War lists, he appears to have escaped the fate of death or captivity that befell most of his comrades On 9 October 1918, George Giles married Elizabeth 'Irene' Marie Taylor (25, who had been born at, Meiktila, Burma, in 1893), at, Wellington Cantonment, Madras Presidency, India, at which time he was holding holding the appointment of Company Quartermaster Sergeant, 1st Battalion Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. Sometime after his marriage, George transferred his service to the Indian Unattached List, being subsequently attached to the 'Barrack Department' of the Military Works Services, with which unit he was he is known to have been serving with at least from April 1921 (at Bangalore) and was still serving when he was awarded his Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. George subsequently was appointed the Warrant Officer appointments of 'Sub-Conductor' (w.e.f. 5 February 1928) & later 'Conductor' (w.e.f. 5 February 1936). The Indian Army List issue for 1931 shows him as 'Army Barrack Master' at Bombay Cantonment, and latterly serving at Ahmednagar Cantonment per the Indian Army List issue for 1937 Bombay. Conductor George Henry Giles, Indian Unattached List, took his discharge from the Indian Army in 1937, and retired to the United Kingdom with his wife and several children. By the time of the compilation of the National Register for England & Wales in 1939, George is recorded therein as a 'Retired Soldier', residing at, 89 Park Lane, Tilehurst Reading, Berkshire, England, with his wife, Irene, daughter Dorothy Ethel Lane Giles (born 5 December 1924, Colaba, Bombay, India ) & son Robert William Kenneth Giles (born 5 May 1927, Deolali, India). George Henry Giles is recorded as having died at Reading, Berkshire, England, on, 2 February 1952, at the time of his death his eldest son, Sergeant Percy Walter Maurice Giles (born on, 20 April 1921, at Bangalore, India) of the British Army, was named as his legal heir The Indian Army service papers are extant and accessible at former Indian Office Collections now held and accessible at the The British Library (ref IOR/Mil/14/6990) A rare seen example of the Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (Imperial issue) awarded named to the 'Barrack Department' of the Indian Army establishment Condition: Mostly about GVF

A rare late Victorian era campaign pair to the British Army: Private William Carter, 1st Battalion Princess of Wales Own Yorkshire Regiment, late 2nd Battalion Princess of Wales Own Yorkshire Regiment - IGS 1854. 'Kachin Hills 1892-93' (2247 Pte. W. Carter, 2nd Bn. P.W.O. Yorkshire Regt.) - QSA. 6 x clasps 'CC' 'OFS' 'Joh' 'DH' 'Belfast' (2247 Pte. W. Carter, York. Regt.) Important: Medals and clasps confirmed entitled on the respective medal rolls; Reference WO 100/21B compiled at Cawnpore, India on 8 July 1903 - this clasp was only authorised on 9 January 1903, and WO 100/178 for the QSA. In addition the recipient was also entitled to a KSA medal with 2 x clasps reference WO 100/326 Note: Reference 'British Battles & Medals (7th Edition 2006)' it is estimated that only 112 x clasps werre awarded to 'All-Ranks' of the 2nd Battalion Princess of Wales Yorkshire Regiment (more popularly known as the 'Green Howards') - the only British Infantry deployed for service in this campaign David Thompson was a native of Bedale, Yorkshire, England, where he was born circa 1866. He was aged 21 years, and by 'Trade' a 'Labourer' when he attested for 'Short Service' with the British Army at Richmond, Yorkshire, on 7 October 1887. Prior to enlistment he also cited prior military experience with the local 4th Volunteer Battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. David served a total of 2 years 296 in India and another 2 years 159 days in Upper Burma including campaign service during the Kachin Hills campaign of 1892-93. Placed on the Army Reserve on 5 March 1895, he was subsequently recalled to the colours for the South African War, serving overseas during that conflict between 7 March 1900 to 6 September 1902 for which services he qualified for the QSA medal with 5 clasps and KSA with 2 clasps Sold together with hard copies of the IGS / QSA medal roll entry pages and copy set of the recipients service papers A rare campaign pair to the British Army - and a desirable pair to the 'Green Howards' Condition: Loose suspenders and both with edge bruising and contact marks otherwise about VF

A rare multi-clasp Khedives Sudan 1910 medal in multi-decoration group of 8: Colonel Colin Cassidy, MC, Royal Army Medical Corps late Egyptian Army - Military Cross. GV issue - 1914-5 Star (Capt. C. Cassidy, R.A.M.C.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Major C. Cassidy.) - Interallied Victory Medal with MID Oakleaves emblem (Major C. Cassidy.) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Khedives Sudan Medal 1910. 1st type & 3 clasps 'S.Kordofan 1910' 'Darfur 1916' 'Fasher' - Turkey: Order of Medjidieh. Breast badge - Egypt: Order of the Nile (Lattes marks) Note: Sold together with a scarce collection of original award documents including certificates for the foreign awards, 3 x original MID certificates (including 2 x 'rare' issues from 'The Sirdar' of the Anglo-Egyptain Sudan, and the licence to wear the Egyptian award The numerous orders, decorations and mentions conferred upon Colin Cassidy were all published as under; - Military Cross: London Gazette 1 January 1917 - Mention-in-Despatches: London Gazette 11 December 1915 - Mention-in-Despatches: London Gazette 8 August 1916 - Mention-in-Despatches: London Gazette 26 January 1919 - Order of Medjidieh: London Gazette 21 April 1914 - Order of the Nile: London Gazette 8 April 1919 Important: The recipients entitlement to Great War campaign medals and clasp all confirmed on his respective Medal Index Card, wherein it is clearly noted that clasps 'only' for Darfur 1916 and Fasher were to be forwarded to the recipient - indicative of his earlier pre-war qualification for the Khedives Sudan Medal 1910 with 'S. Kordofan 1910' clasp. While the medal roll clasp for 'S. Kordofan 1910' is not extant - or at least not traceable - at The National Archives, the medal roll for the other clasps is extant (ref WO 100/407) and is annotated to show that the recipient was already holding the 1910 Sudan Medal (clasp unspecified) when the roll for the latter clasps was compiled, and again with note opposite his name 'In possession of Medal'! Other primary sources confirm that Cassidy was present in Kordofan in 1910, and the secondary biographical source 'Soldiers of the Nile: Biographical History of the British Officers of the Egyptian Army, 1882-1925' (h. Keown-Boyd, 1996) also includes reference to Cassidy's entitlement to the earlier 'S. Kordofan 1910' clasp Colonel Colin Cassidy was born at Lancaster, England, on 22 May 1882. MRCS Eng LRCP Lond 1907 (Camb & St.Geo). Lieutenant 28.1.1907 and seconded 31.12.1907 (Guy's); Captain 28.7.1910; Major 28.1.1919. Retired Pay 1.12.1923. Ceased Reserve of Officers 30.3.1926; Rejoined 2.10.1939; Acting Lieutenant Colonel 16.10.1944; Temporary Lieutenant Colonel 16.1.1945. Reverted to Retired Pay 26.3.1947. He was seconded to the Egyptian Army 1909-19; served at Gallipoli 1915-16; Egyptian Expeditionary Force 1916-18, Assistant Adjutant General HQ Egyptian Army 1917. Colonel Cassidy of 55 Rivermead Court, Hurlingham, London S.W.6. and of Army & Navy Club, Pall Mall, London S.W.1., is recorded as having died on 3 September 1955, at Dee Valley Nursing Home, Ballater, Aberdeenshire. At the time of his death he left effects of the value of just over GBP 2821 to his widow Cara Averil Cassidy The medals are mounted in the swing-style. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings A rare and desirable Khedives Sudan 1910 multi-clasp medal group Condition: Mostly GVF

A rare multi-clasp \'British-Australian\' campaign and long service medal pair: Corporal Frank Robert Allan, Royal Australian Corps of Military Police, late Royal Air Force Police - GSM 1962. ?Bor? ?S A? MP? & ?NI?(Q1931107 Cpl. F.R. Allen. R.A.F.) - Military LS&GC. EIIR issue with bar ?Australia? (311625 F. R. Allen) Note: 2 x upper clasps on GSM attached by wire Important: Although medal rolls for post 1948 medals are currently not in the public domain, accompanying ephemera and research with the medals confirms both medals and 3 of the clasps as under; - GSM 1962 & clasp ?Borneo: Receipt dated Kuching 15/4/1965 - South Arabia clasp: Receipt (form L/584) dated 2 July 1968 - Northern Ireland: Ref official receipt (form L133/A) DCI S 3/72 - Military LS&GC: Commonwealth Gazette G6 11/02/1975 Frank Robert Allen was a British national who was born in the United Kingdom on 21 February 1942. Frank served in the Royal Air Force Police in the 1960?s attaining the rank of Corporal and serving in Borneo, Malay Peninsula, South Arabia and Northern Ireland. On 20 March 1970, in the United Kingdom, Frank enlisted in the Australian Regular Army being posted to the Royal Australian Corps of Military Police. He is known to have served at RACMP School, Ingleburn, and served overseas with the ANZUK Provost Unit, at Nee Soon Garrison, Singapore (it was while in Singapore during 1972, that he was forwarded his ?Northern Ireland? clasp. Corporal Allen took his final discharge from the Royal Australian Corps of Military Police, and the Australian Army, on 14 December 1979 A rare and quite possibly unique medal combination Condition: About EF

A rare named Assistant Chief Constable's multi-clasp long service medal in a miniature medal group of 6: Assistant Chief Constable William Egerton Glover, M.B.E., Liverpool City Police Force - Member of the Order of the British Empire (Civil). 1st type bon 2nd type riband - Serving Brother of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. Silver gilt & enamel - Defence Medal - 1935 Jubilee Medal - 1937 Coronation Medal - Liverpool Police Good Service (William Egerton Glover M.B.E. Asst Chief Constable) Important: The awards of the MBE and Order of St. John being confirmed as published in the London Gazette issues of; - M.B.E.: LG 3 June 1925 - St.John: LG 26 June 1934 The Jubilee and Coronation Medals both confirmed as entitled per the respective commemorative medal rolls for United Kingdom allocations. The recipient was awarded 3 x clasps to his Liverpool City Police Good Service Medal, these being for over 30, 35 and 40 years respectively William Egerton Glover was born on 31 July 1884 at Elsack, Yorkshire, England, and baptised shortly thereafter on 3 September 1884, in the district of St Peter, Everton, Liverpool - his father being a local School Master. In 1900, William accepted an appointment as Clerk at Liverpool City Police Headquarters, and in 1905 joined the Liverpool, City Police as a Police Constable. William went to serve with the Liverpool City Police through to 1946, in which year as Assistant Chief Constable he took his retirement from the force. At the time of his retirement, William was the longest serving member of the Liverpool City Police Force, which in 1946 numbered an estimated 1750 members. After retirement William Glover and his family relocated to Croyden, Surrey, where on 21 December 1967, he died at his home in Bushey Road, Shirley, Croyden, Surrey The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings. All contained in a plush miniature medal carrying case by 'Spink and Son Ltd 17 & 19 Piccadilly W' Note: Only the 6 x miniature medals (and carrying case) above described are here being offered for sale in this item description. The attached illustrations of the full-size medals are only here supplied for reference & provenance purposes, and are not included in the sale price, albeit we will forward copies of the illustrations to the buyer for their reference Condition: GVF

A rare Naval campaign group of 9 to a survivor of the sinking of H.M.S. Natal in 1916: Master-at-Arms Robert Manton, Royal Navy - Queens South Africa Medal. Silver issue with no clasp (R. Manton. A.B. H.M.S. Thrush) - AGS Medal 1902. 'Aro 1901-02' (171781 P.O. 2nd Cl: R. Manton. H.M.S. Thrush) - 1914-15 Star (171781 R. Manton M.A.A. R.N.), - British War Medal. Silver issue (171781 R. Manton M.A.A. R.N.), - Interallied Victory Medal (171781 R. Manton M.A.A. R.N.), - Naval LS&GC Medal. GV first type (171781 Robert Manton. M.A.A. H.M.S. Natal) Note: The first 5 medals correctly named in the typical 'sans serif' impressed style common to the Royal Navy for those campaign issues. The LSGC named in the atypical 'serif' impressed style common to the Royal Navy for LSGC conduct medals issued circa 1912-1918 Sold together with 3 x official 'unmarked' duplicate medals as under; - QSA Medal. Silver issue with no clasp (171781 R. Manton. A.B. H.M.S. Thrush) - AGS Medal 1902. 'Aro 1901-02' (171781 P.O. 2nd Cl. R. Manton. H.M.S. Thrush) - Naval LS&GC. GV issue first type (171781 Robert Manton. M.A.A. H.M.S. Natal) Note: All three 'duplicates' are correctly named in the 'serif' impressed style common on Royal Navy medals issued in period circa 1912-1918. None are marked duplicate as the practice of marking duplicate medals only started sometime circa 1948 Important: Only an estimated 47 x 'Aro 1901-02' clasps were awarded to men of the Royal Navy (all named to H.M.S. Thrush). The crew of the South Nigeria Ship 'Jackdaw' also earned the clasp Robert Manton a native of Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, was born on 3 August 1877. He joined the Royal Navy on 3 August 1895 aged 18 years, and served continuously through to April 1919 at which time he took his discharge. All medals and clasps are confirmed on the respective medal rolls - the Naval Long Service Medal being issued to him on 15 January 1914. His service sheet confirms that he was a member of the crew of the Armoutred Cruiser H.M.S. Natal between 6 March 1913 - 20 January 1916, and would thus have been present at Cromarty Firth and been a survivor of the sinking of the ship that submerged within five minutes of suffering an explosion on 30 January 1915. An estimated 404 Naval personnel - more then half of the ships complement - were killed on that fateful occasion. As the medal rolls show that duplicates of the QSA/AGS were claimed/issued in 1916 it is reasonable to assume that the recipients original QSA/AGS medals were - for a period - lost together with the rest of the recipients kit when the ship sunk. If so, then subsequent salvage work on the sunken vessel presumably resulted in the finding and return of the lost originals at a later date Sold together with copy of the recipients service sheet and QSA/AGS medal rolls Condition: The original QSA/AGS VF all others EF

A rare North China \'Tsingtao\' veteran & later \'Gallipoli First Day Lander\' Great War \'Killed-in-Action\' casualty medal group of 3: Private George Alfred Wells. 2nd Bn South Wales Borderers - 1914-15 Star (8744 Pte G. A. Wells. S. Wales Bord.) - British War Medal. Silver (8744 Pte G. A. Wells. S. Wales Bord.) - Interallied Victory Medal (8744 Pte G. A. Wells. S. Wales Bord.) Sold together with below original identity disc & ephemera: - Original aluminium named Identity Disc (8744 G. Wells S.W.B.) - Original addressed envelopes (2) for the medals, - Original named card box of issue for medals - now flattened (a/f) - Original medal transmittal letters (2) to recipients next of kin Note: The medal transmittal letters to the next of kin, both, shamefully with clerical errors, one with wrong number & regiment, the other with corrected number Important: 8744 Private George Alfred Wells, 2nd Battalion South Wales Borderers, is confirmed 'Killed-in-Action' at Gallipoli, 28 April 1915 (2/SWB were amongst the 'First Day Landers at Cape Helles, 25 April 1915) China 1914: In August 1914, 2nd Battalion, South Wales Borderers, were stationed at China where they formed part of the British garrison at Tientsin. In September 1914, 2nd Battalion South Wales Borderers - including George Wells - and supported by half a battalion of the 36th Sikhs, joined their Japanese allies in an expedition against the German occupied territory of Kiaochau and its port of Tsingtao. On 23 September 1914, 2/SWB embarked 22 officers & 910 other-ranks who were landed at Lao Shan Bay about forty miles N.E of Tsingtao and began the difficult trek to the well fortified main German settlement on Kiaochau Bay which was the object of the expeditionary force. Casualties were generally light although the extremely arduous conditions and bad weather caused them great discomfort. Total casualties incurred by 2nd Battalion South Wales Borderers in ,China 1914 - and the only British infantry regiment to see active service in China during the entire Great War, were 50 x 'All-Ranks, who were Killed-in-Action, Died of Wounds / Deed of Disease, or were Wounded-in-Action Gallipoli: 2/SWB were the only Welsh infantry battalion to land at Gallipoli on 'Day 1' of the landings, on 25 April 1915, when they landed with a strength of an an estimated 1000 'All-Ranks'. At the end of the first day, 2/SWB had incurred; 2 x Officers killed; 3 x Officers wounded; 12 x Other Ranks killed; 40 x Other Ranks wounded and 6 x Other Ranks missing. By the end of the Gallipoli Campaign (January 1916) 2/SWB had incurred a total of 1054 'All-Ranks' either killed or missing, & 982 'All-Ranks' wounded. Between April 1915 and January 1916, from an initial start state of 1,000 all ranks, 2/SWB had a total throughput of 2410 'All-Ranks' by the end of the Gallipoli campaign - the battalion receiving numerous reinforcement drafts during the campaign to make good losses incurred by battle casualties and disease Unique campaign distinction: 2/SWB was the only infantry unit of the entire British Army to have served in China 1914, and then at 'The Landings' at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915 - with 2/SWB earning for the South Wales Borderers the below battle honours that the regiment subsequently carried on their colours - Tsingtao - Landing at Helles Note: All medals verified as entitled per the respective Great War medal rolls referenced below: - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2696 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1089 George Alfred Wells, second son of George Wells (Labourer) & Elizabeth Wells (nee Harrod) was a native of, Barking, Essex, England, where he was born on 18 December 1884. The 1891 National Census for England & Wales, records George as a 'scholar' residing at, 4 Sharps Cottages, Barking, Essex, together with both of his parents and seven other siblings comprising; 3 x brothers, Arthur (elder brother who died at Agra, India, 1917 serving with the Hampshire Regiment), Henry & Fred, and 4 x sisters, Emily, Annie, Jessie & Rosa. By the time of the 1901 Census, George's mother had died, and his widowed father, together with George and the rest of the family, were residing at, 41, Bonny Downs Road, East Ham, London, at which time George, was described as employed as a 'Barman' albeit only 16 years of age. Basis George's regimental number '8744', George is known to have enlisted into the British Army in early 1905, at which time he was posted to the South Wales Borderers. At the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, George is shown as serving with 2/SWB, at Pretoria, South Africa. In the period 1911-1914, Walter would have served with 2/SWB in Pretoria, South Africa, and then proceeded further afield to the Far East, arriving in China, where the 2nd Battalion South Wales Borderers were a garrison battalion located at, Tientsin, September 1912 to October 1914. Shortly after the outbreak of the Great War, 2/SWB, together with George Wells, was selected as the only infantry battalion of the British Army (together with a half battalion of 36th Sikhs, of the British Indian Army) to enter theatre of war 'China', when on 23 September 1914, the battalion was landed at Lao Shan Bay for field service in the 'North China Campaign' at the siege and capture of the German colonial port at Tsingtao. On 4 December 1914, George together with the rest of 2/SWB was embarked at Hong Kong Colony bound for the United Kingdom. On arrival in the United Kingdom, 2/SWB was allocated to 87th Infantry Brigade under higher formation of 29th Division - an 'All-Regular' division of the British Army. George Alfred Wells disembarked, under fire, at Cape Helles 'Gallipoli' on 25 April 1915 - a 'First Day Lander' - and barely three days later was recorded as being 'Killed-in-Action'. After his death, George's personal effects and medals were forwarded to his nominated next of kin, Mrs Emily E. Wells, who became a War-Widow in 1917 (wife of his brother Arthur Wells), and who post-war was residing at, 5 Morley Road, Barking, Essex, England Helles Memorial: near Sedd el Bahr, in Turkey, on the headland at the tip of the Gallipoli peninsula overlooking the Dardanelles.e service and supreme sacrifice of George Alfred Wells is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, where his details are enshrined upon a regimental panel at the Helles Memorial, located near Sedd el Bahr, in Turkey, on the headland at the tip of the Gallipoli peninsula overlooking the Dardanelles. The memorial is the main Commonwealth battle memorial for the Gallipoli Campaign, and also commemorates the 20,956 Commonwealth servicemen, including Private George Alfred Wells, with no known grave, who died in the Gallipoli campaign 1915–1916, during the Great War Sold together with some copied hard-copy research including medal roll entries and medal index card A rare & desirable Great War casualty medal group with the recipient having first qualified for his 1914-15 trio for his service in China, and who then served at Gallipoli, where he had the distinction of being a 'First Day Lander' and who was 'Killed-in-Action' at Cape Helles only 3 days later! Condition: Medals EF

A rare on market Arab recipients Palestine campaign group of 4: 2372 Trooper, Transjordanian Frontier Force - Jordan: Order of Istiqlal (Ouisam Al Istiqlal), Riband only - Jordan: Palestine Active Service Medal - General Service Medal 1918. GVI first type & clasp 'Palestine' (2372 Tpr. T.J.F.F.) - Defence Medal - War Medal Important: The recipients entitlement to the GSM and clasp is confirmed on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/510 page 19) wherein he is shown as holding the rank of 'Jundi' in the Transjordanian Frontier Force Note: The Order of Istiqlal was awarded in 5 classes and in addition also had a medal for award to junior officials and members of the uniformed services Basis the presence of the riband of the Order of Istral (which also had a Medal of the Order) it is quite likely that the recipient was subsequently promoted and further entitled to the clasp 'Palestine 1945-48'. As numbers were allocated sequentially from the Muster Roll of the TJFF, 'if' the recipient was later promoted and entitled to a further clasp, then it would be possible to positively identify the recipient from the TJFF 'Palestine 1945-48' campaign medal roll at The National Archives'. However, this would require access to the hard copy roll, and not the on-line resource, basis the latter's limitiations due to poor photography which has blocked out, or at best clipped the 'unique' numbers of junior officers and NCO's who are listed immediately adjacent to the left hand margins on scanned medal rolls The medals mounted suspended from contmeporary silk ribands, and alsmost certainly 'as-worn' by the Arab recipient. The mounting brooch being stiched in red cloth and retaining the original brass hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF and better

A rare pair of British North Borneo Company campaign medals to a Sikh soldier: Lance Corporal Sunder Singh, British North Borneo Company - North Borneo Co 1897. Bronze 'Punitive Expedition' (Sunder Singh 291 Lance Corporal) - North Borneo Co Medal 1898. Bronze 'Tambunan' (291 Lance Corporal Sunder Singh) Note: Both medals officially named in the attractive distinctive engraved stles unique to these medals A most desirable pair, the moreso considering the excellent condition of both medals Condition: About EF

A rare pair of Municpal Police Coronation and Good Service Medals: Constable Thomas Kennedy, Liverpool City Police - 1911 Coronation. County & Borough Police (Thomas Kennedy. P.C. 179A. Liverpool) - Liverpool City Police Good Service. Bronze with clasp (P.C. 179A Thomas Kennedy.) Important: The Good Service Medal with integral top brooch buckle was presented by 'The Watch Committee' on 9 March 1908, the clasp on the medal being 'Service Over 30 Years'. The naming on the Coronation Medal being the typical contemporary engraved style seen on 1911 medals issued to the Liverpool City Police. The Coronation medal fitted with a brooch bar, and as-worn by the recipient, the mounting bar retaining it's original pin and clasp fittings Thomas Kennedy, a Scotsman, was a native of Dumfries, Scotland, where he had been born circa 1855. Thomas appears in 1901 and 1911 National Census records, which show that he was a serving Police Consable throughout and that in the latter year was residing with his family comprising wife and four children at 170 Upper Warwick Street, Toxteth, Liverpool Note: The Great War medals and Memorial Plaque to the recipients son, who served with the Liverpool Scottish, is being sold separately on this website Condition: GVF and better

A rare Pipers Afghanistan and Egypt campaign group of 4: Piper Wilson Scott, 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders late 72nd Highlanders - Afghan 1880. 'Peiwar Kotal' 'Charasia' 'Kabul' 'Kandahar' (1427 Piper W.Scott 72nd Highrs) - Kabul to Kandahar Star (1427 Piper W. Scott. 72nd Highlanders) - Egypt Medal 1882. Dated 1882 'Tel-el-Kebir' (1427 Piper. W. Scott. 1/S**: Highrs.) - Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Obverse dated 1882 (1427 Piper W. Scott. 1/Sea: Hrs.) Important: The Khedives 1882 Star is engraved in the usual neat regimental style for this regiment, and all four campaign medals named to the appointment of 'Piper', and rare thus Note: The letter 'E' in Piper on the Kabul to Kandahar Star overstruck. Two letters only of regiment name on the Egypt Medal worn through contact wear All medals, clasps and regimental numbers confirmed in the respective medals rolls, and the only medals the recipient was entitled to Reference 'Pipers of the Highland Regiments 1854-1902' (R.H. Crawford), No 1427 Piper Wilson Scott, is shown as having served with 'E' Company, 72nd Highlanders in India and Afhanistan during the 1870's-1880's. He was stationed for a period in Sialkot in 1878, and was present at all the battalion's principal engagements in Afghanistan and Egypt 1878-1882. He was stationed at Parkhurst, Isle of Wight during 1883-1884, and promoted to Lance-Corporal on 4 September 1884. He is last recorded as serving with the regiment at Beggars Bush Barracks, Dublin, Ireland, in 1889 The Scottish Census Records for the period 1851-1871 shows only one person named 'Wilson Scott' resident in Scotland in the period 1851-1891. Wilosn Scott appears in the 1861 census and then that for 1891, but does not appear in those of 1871 or 1881, due to being on overseas service in the British Army Wilson Scott was born circa 1850, in Bougedward, Roxburghshire, Scotland, and was the son of William Scott and Elizabeth Wilson. By 1861, the family had moved to Crailing near Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, where they resided in a Servants Cottage. Wilson Scott does not appear in the 1871, or 1881 Scottish census, and next appears in the census for 1891, wherein he is recorded as being 'Head of House' with a wife and daughter, residing at, 4, Lyne Street, Edinburgh (South Leith), Midlothian, where he held the occupation of 'Brewer's Cellar-Man'. He does not appear in the 1901 census Condition: Pitting and contact wear on the silver campaign medals those about GF the stars better

A rare Pipers Afghanistan, Egypt campaign and long service group of 5: Piper Alexander McLennan, 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders late 72nd Highlanders - Afghanistan 1880. 'Charasia' 'Kabul' 'Kandahar' (1750 Pi**r, A. M'Lennan, 72*d H**hrs) - Kabul to Kandahar Star (1750 Piper, A. McLennan, 72nd Highlanders) - Egypt Medal 1882. Dated 1882 'Tel-el-Kebir' (175* ***er A. McLennan. **** Highrs.) - Military LS&GC Medal. Victorian issue (1750 Pi**r A. McLennan. S** ***hrs) - Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Obverse dated 1882 (Pte A. McLennan 1/Sea: Hrs.) Note: Important: Contact wear from stars has typically worn the naming on the silver medals, those letters that have been affected as rubbed or not very clear are indicated by *. The Khedives 1882 Star is engraved in the usual neat regimental style for this regiment Important: All the campaign medals and clasps confirmed and enumerated in the recipients service papers, a copy of which will accompany the medals. Provenance: Spink 30 November 2004 Alexander McLennan was a native of Inverness, Scotland where he was born circa 1850. He was the son of Alexander McLennan of Muckle, Easter Ross, Ross-shire. When he attested for the British Army at Aberdeen on 30 November 1869, he described himself as being 19 years of age and by 'Trade' had been a 'Ploughman'. On enlistment he was posted to the 71st (Highland Light Infantry), however after only 244 days service with the 71st he transferred regiments joining the 72nd Highlanders on 1 August 1869. Alexander remained with this regiment (in 1881 it was retitled 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders) for the rest of his long and distinguished military career. Overseas service beckoned firstly in the East Indies, where he served for 11 years 162 days. During his time in India he was appointed 'Piper' on 5 June 1878 (reference 'Pipers of the Highland Regiments 1854-1902' (R. H. Crawford, 2009) the author shows that on after his appointment Piper McLennan served as a Piper with "G" Company, and in addition also qualified at 'Musketery' while in India). Piper McLennan served throughout the Afghanistan War, including the 310 mile forced march between Kabul to Kandahar in 1880. Further active service took Piper McLennan to Egypt, where he served for 92 days between 2 August 1882 to 1 November 1882, including being present athe the famous battle of 'Tel-el-Kebir'. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal per Army Order of 1 April 1888. In total Alexander had served for 21 years and 4 days by the time he took his final discharge from the British Army on 3 December 1890. Evidently considered a model Highlkand soldier, at the time of discharge he had earned no less than 5 medals and his military conduct and charcater were described as 'Exemplary'. During his military service Alxander had married Clarissa Groves at Newport, on 25 June 1884, and with whom he had three children, a son Alaxander born on 18 September 1886 and a daughter Clarissa Fanny born on 11 March 1890, a third child a son Frederick Thomas is shon on his service record as being decesaded by the time of his discharge The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from old silk ribands on a mounting bar, this latter retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with hard-copy set of recipients service papers, and a copied photgraph of the recipient wearing four of his medals and in addition having marksman's badge on his left tunic sleeve above his three good conduct stripes, this from the Regimental Archives of 'The Highlanders' held at Fort George, Scotland A magnificent campaign and long service group to the Seaforth Highlanders. Condition: Typical (for a Piper) pitting and contact wear on the silver medals these toned F-GF the campaign stars better

A rare recommended by \'His Majesty\'s Indian Ministers\' Naval Instructors M.B.E., medal group of 7: Commander Leonard George Brooks, M.B.E., Royal Navy - Order of the British Empire (Mily) Members Badge. Type II - The 1939-45 Star - The Atlantic Star - The Africa Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - India: Independence Medal (A/Instr. Lt.-Comdr. R. G. Brooks, R.N.) Note: The Independence Medal with forename letter \'R\' (sic), and exactly as issued officially impressed Important: The award of the M.B.E. published in the Third Supplement issue of the London Gazette dated 3 June 1949, and a scarce instance of a \'Pre Republic era \'India Service\' award to Naval Officer being recommended for an honour on the advice of His Majesty\'s \'Indian Ministers\' Quote, The KING has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of His Majesty\'s Birthday, and on the advice of His Majesty\'s Indian Ministers, to give orders for the following appointment to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire;- To be an Ordinary Member of the Military Division of the said Most Excellent Order : — Acting Instructor Lieutenant-Commander Leonard George BROOKS, Royal Navy Unquote. India Independence Medal: The award of the medal Brooks is verified in the respective Royal Navy medal roll for this medal vide ADM 171/61. Only 78 x India Independence Medals issued to Officers and Ratings of the Royal Navy. The only \'Brooks\' on the medal roll being the Instructor-Commander L.G. Brooks, who was sent his medal on 25 August 1952 Leonard George Brooks served a long career with the Royal Navy. The Royal Navy List records him as a Schoolmaster in 1934. The 1946 Naval List show him recorded him as \'Acting Headmaster Lieutenant / Lent to Royal Indian Navy), while the 1948 Royal Navy List show him listed under \'Naval Forces of the Dominions (India)\' as \'Instructor Lieutenant / Acting Lieutenant Commander Acting Instructor Commander\'. The 1962 Navy List shows him still serving in the Royal Navy, by which time he held the appointment \'Instructor Commander\' with seniority from 31 December 1955 The medals mounted in the swing-style as originally worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting brooch retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings, and fitted with a swathe of \'Navy Blue\' serge cloth backing, as typically worn by Naval recipients See Code 20888 on the website for the recipients companion miniature medal group, including his miniature dress riband bar, that are being sold separately A very scarce combination of medals to a Royal Navy Officer, that includes an officially named / impressed India Independence Medal of which only 78 x medals were issued to the Royal Navy Condition: VF

A rare regimental campaign medal pair to a veteran of the Boxer Rebellion 1900 (China), and the 'Easter Rebellion' 1916 (Ireland): Regimental Sergeant Major, William Beverley Laing, Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - China Medal 1900. Silver issue no clasp (5990 L.Cpl. W.B. Laing. Rl. Hdrs.) - QSA Medal. 4 x clasps 'OFS' 'Tran' 'SA 1901' 'SA 1902' (5990 Cpl. W. Laing. 1/Rl: Hdrs.) Note: Both medals officially impressed as issued, The QSA medal only is an official un-marked replacement medal, the QSA meda roll (Ref WO 100/190) annotated under remarks as a 'Repld', indicating a medal 'replaced' for a medal either never received, or otherwise lost by the recipient Important: The China Medal to the 'Royal Highlanders' (Black Watch) is rare, with only 4 x recipients - all 'Other Ranks' - having served on attachment during the Boxer Rebellion. Two recipients receiving no-clasp medals and the other two recipients receiving medals with clasps for the 'Relief of Peking' Note: Both medals and clasps verified on the respective campaign medal rolls as under; - China Medal: Ref WO 100/96. Roll compiled & dated Roorkee, India, 21 January 1905 - QSA Medal: Ref WO 100/190. Compiled & signed Edinburgh, Scotland, 26 November 1902 The China Medal roll (WO 100/96) annotated to show that Lance Corporal Laing of 2nd Battalion Black Watch (which unit in 1900 was serving in Eastern Command, India) qualified for the China Medal serving on attachment with the China Field Force aboard the Hospital Ship 'Carthage', having embarked at Calcutta, India, on 12 December 1900, and disembarked at Wei-He-Wei, China, on 29 December 1900. A supplementary page in the China Medal Roll (WO 100/95) shows that the China Medal was issued by the India Office to the recipient on 1 July 1905 Mentioned for Valuable Services: Sergeant Major William Laing, received a 'Mention' (B List category from Secretary of State for War), in respect of his services during the Great War. His name was included in the official lists published in the London Times issue of 27 February 1917; Quote, War Services. Officers and Men Mentioned. Secretary of State's List. The name sof the following have been brought to the notice of the Secretary of State for War, for valuable services rendered in connexion with the war........'Laing. No. T.R/1/1. Sgt-Maj. T.R. Bn.' Unquote. Great War Service: Regimental Sergeant Major Laing, served on 'Home Service' in United Kingdom and Ireland throughout his service during the Great War. He did however qualify for and received a single British War Medal for his services in respect of conducting drafts of troops to France, having applied for and received the medal in 1925 (the BWM ref WO 329/1359 refers) Easter Rebellion, Ireland 1916: 'The National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918' (See Section VIII for Leeds), the biographical entry for William Laing states; Quote, Laing, W.B., Sergt.-Major, Black Watch Volunteering in August 1914, he was for some time engaged in conducting drafts to the Front, and on duties in London and at Clipstone Camp. He was transferred to Ireland, where he served for about 4 years, and was stationed during the Rebellion of 1916. He was demobilised in January 1919. 39 Primrose Street, Cartlon Hill, Leeds. Unquote William Beverley Laing, the son of Walter William Laing, was born in the Parish of St.John's, Worcester, Worcestershire, England, circa 1875. By trade a 'Billiards Marker', William was 19 years and 10 months of age when he enlisted for the British Army at Birmingham, England, on 3 April 1895. William was initially posted to the 2nd Battalion The Royal Highlanders, at Edinburgh on 5 April 1895, and subsequently transferred to 1st Battalion The Royal Highlanders on 1 October 1896. By the time William Laing took his final discharge from the British Army on 2 April 1917, he had served for 22 years with 'The Colours' of which 11 years and 331 days had been spent on overseas service as under; - India: 08/10/1896 - 07/12/1900 - China: 08/12/1900 - 02/11/1901 - India: 03/11/1901 - 05/12/1901 - South Africa: 06/12/1901 - 28/03/1902 - India: 28/10/1902 - 15/04/1909 Note: The recipients service papers are extant, and accessible from The National Archives A rare and desirable pair of medals to the Black Watch Condition: VF

A rare Royal Flying Corps Sudan 1910 campaign medal group of 4: Corporal T. Dempster, Royal Air Force, late Royal Flying Corps - 1914-15 Star (3185 Cpl. T. Dempster, R.F.C.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (3185 Cpl. T. Dempster, R.A.F) - Interallied Victory Medal (3185 Cpl. T. Dempster, R.A.F) - Egypt: Khedives Sudan 1910. Silver type II, no clasp (3185 Cpl. T. Dempster, R.F.C.) Important: The Khedives Sudan medal is officially impressed as issued to other-ranks of the Royal Flying Corps. All medals including the Sudan 1910 confirmed as his the recipients full medal entitlement on his respective Medal Index Card An estimated 59 Khedives Sudan 1910 Medals were awarded to R.F.C. personnel, 36 of them without clasp and three of them to Corporals Dempster enlisted in the Royal Flying Corps as a Rigger (Aero) in January 1915. He first entered a theatre of war, the 'Balkans' on 7 December 1915. His confirmed entitlement to the Khedive?s Sudan 1910 Medal, without clasp, would have stemmed from service around the time of the Darfur operation in 1916, when No. 17 Squadron and other elements of the R.F.C. were deployed in the region with the Western Frontier Force at Rahad. Dempster was re-mustered as Corporal (Tech.) in the newly established Royal Air Force in April 1918 Sold together with copy Medal index Card and some other notes Condition: GVF

A rare Royal Indian Naval Volunteer Reserve \'Persian Gulf\' Mention-in-Despatches group of 8: Lieutenant-Commander Henry Ellis Passmore-Edwards, Royal Indian Naval Volunteer Reserve, late Surma Valley Light Horse (Auxiliary Force India) - British War Medal (MID. H. Passmore-Edward. R.N.) - Inter-Allied Victory Medal (MID. H. Passmore-Edward. R.N.) - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. With original MID oakleaf emblem on riband - 1935 Jubilee Medal - Efficiency Medal. GV \'India\' & extra service bar (Sjt. H.E.P. Edwards, Surma V.L.H. A.F.I.) Henry Ellis Passmore-Ewas born in the parish of St.Pancras, London, England, on 26 May 1900. He was the twin brother of John Walter \'Jack\' Passmore-Edwards, both of whom served in the Royal Navy as Midshipmen in the Great War and both who earned \'Burma Stars\' in the Secodn World War. \'Henry\' served in the \'North Sea\' in 1917, and in the Black Sea between 1918-1920. This latter information is confirmed by the presence in the companion set of miniature medals - illustrated here for reference only but available for sale separately under the miniature medals section - wherein the British War Medal is fitted with two of the approved but never subsequently issued campaign clasps that had been intended for issue to Naval personnel. As Officer \'In Command\' of H.M.I.S. \'Lawrence\' he was Mentioned-in-Despatches (London Gazette 10 March 1942) for his services during \'Operation Countenance\' that resulted in the British capture of the Abadan Oil Refinery, Kaft-i-Khel Oil Fields and Bandar Shapur in 1941 The group professionally court-mounted by Spink and \'mounted-as-worn\'. The mounting brooch retainign the long stout hinged brass pin and casp fitting Condition: GVF

A rare South African War Tribute Medal in a group of 4, awarded to a Great War ?Vimy Ridge? casualty, together with associated memorial plaque & Memorial Cross: Corporal James Mills 1st Canadian (Western Ontario) Infantry Battalion, C.E.F. - QSA Medal. With 3 x clasps (6954 Pte. J. Mills, Vol: Coy. K.O.Sco.Bord:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (201647 L.Cpl. J. Mills. 1-Can.Inf.) - Interallied Victory Medal (201647 L.Cpl. J. Mills. 1-Can.Inf.) - Galashiels: South African War Tribute Medal. H/M gold and reverse named The Galashiels medal is not recorded in Hibbard. The medal is in 9ct hallmarked gold. and fitted with a 120mm yellow metal chain, possibly gold but not h/m. The medal dimensions are approx 42mm long, and 32mm wide. Obverse: Representation of the Coat of Arms of Galashiels, Scotland, representing two foxes beneath a fruit laden plum tree. Reverse: Finely engraved on 9 x lines ?South African War-Presented By-The Inhabitants of Galashiels-To-Private James Mills-On His Return- From the Front-November 1900? Sold together with; - Memorial Plaque (James Mills) - Canada: Memorial Cross. GV (201647 Pte. J. Mills.) in gilt-tooled case of issue - Studio portrait of C.E.F. infantryman (studio in Hamilton, Ontario) Important: James Mills, is confirmed as having ?Died-of-Wounds? on 11 April 1917, a casualty of the Battle of Vimy Ridge James Mills, was a native of Galashiels, Selkirkshire, Scotland, where he was born on 3 August 1875. His family resided at 1 Stanley Street, Galashiels. By trade a ?Mill-Worker?, he was 24 years and 4 months of age ? and already a serving member of the 1st Roxburgh and Selkirk Rifle Volunteer Corps, when on 10 January 1900, he volunteered at Galashiels, for a ?Short Service? engagement of 1 year with The Colours. James subsequently served overseas in South Africa (February to November 1900) with the 1st Volunteer Service Coy K.O.S.B., attached to 1st Battalion King?s Own Scottish Borderers (his QSA medal and clasps are confirmed on the respective campaign medal roll, reference WO 100/182 compiled and dated Berwick-upon-Tweed 31 May 1901) On his return home to Galashiels, James is one of only 6 x men recorded to have been awarded a ?Tribute? medal from the town of Galashiels at a special gala ?Welcome Home Supper? held at the Volunteer Hall, Galashiels on 6 November 1900. The local newspaper The Southern Reporter? issue of 13 December 1900, recorded the event ? attended by 400 gentlemen - and the presentation of the tribute medals in some considerable detail James Mills migrated to Canada sometime before the Great War, and was described as a ?Wool Spinner? when he enlisted for the Canadian Expeditionary Force at Toronto, Ontario, Canada on 20 October 1915. At time of his enlistment in the C.E.F., he was 40 years of age and described as being a married man, his wife Margaret Mills residing in Cambellford, Ontario. James Mills, was first posted to the 95th Battalion C.E.F. and embarked with that unit for overseas service to England, where he arrived on 8 June 1916. He was later taken on strength of the 1st Battalion (Western Ontario) C.E.F. when he landed in France on 28 September 1916 On 11 April 1917, Lance Corporal James Mills ?Died-of-Wounds? that he had received at Vimy Ridge. His body is now interred at the CWGC Lapugnoy, France Sold with photocopied Canadian Exepditionary Force service papers The Great War medals almost uncirculated Condition: The group GVF and better

A rare South African \'War Against Japan\' medal group of 4 to a \'Springbok\': Able Seaman Russell Kenderdine Beardmore, South African Naval Force attached Royal Navy, late H.M.S Nigella - The 1939-1945 Star (586471 R.K. Beardmore) - The Pacific Star (586471 R.K. Beardmore) - War Medal (586471 R.K. Beardmore) - Africa Service Medal. Silver (586471 R.K. Beardmore) Note: All medals are officially impressed named medals as struck and issued by the Pretoria Mint Very Scarce: Only an estimated 472 x Pacific Stars were awarded to South African personnel, from all branches and services (Ref South Africa and the War Against Japan 1941-1945 (Cdr W. E. Bisset, South African Naval Museum, Simons Town, published Scientia Militaria, South African Journal of Military Studies, Vol 25, Nr 2, 1995 Important: All medals are confirmed and enumerated on accompanying hard-copy service papers and original ephemera Sold together with: - Original O.H.M.S. registered letter addressed to Dr R.K. Beardmore, 55 Alexandra Rd, Pietermaritzburg, Natal - Original 3 x marked manila paper envelopes of issues from the Pretoria Mint - Original named and dated discharge certificate - Photocopied hard set of service papers confirming all medals earned Russell Kenderdine Beardmore, son of Ernest Beardmore K.C., B.A., L.L.B. Attorney General Orange Free State, was a native of Johannesburg, South Africa, where he was born on 26.8.1925. He attested for service in the South African Naval Force 24.1.1944. with rating of 'Ordinary Seaman', at Durban Detachment, and was promoted to Able Seaman on 24 July 1944. Russell was seconded for service with the British Royal Navy with which latter service he served from 10 October 1944. On transfer to the Royal Navy, the first vessel he was posted to was H.M.S. Nigella (Flower Class Corvette) serving in the East Indies as part of the Escort Force. During the time Russell was on the musters of H.M.S. Nigella, the ship provided escort service in the Indian Ocean to from Ceylon (Colombo & Trincomalee Ports), took part in Anti-Submarine operations and deployed on air-sea rescue service on the equator line and in Southern Indian Ocean covering the air-routes from Ceylon / India to Western Australia, including a voyage to the Cocos / Keeling Islands. The Nigella served in South East Asia through to the end of 1945. In 1947, H.M.S. Nigella was decommissioned from the Royal Navy and sold. After being converted into a freighter, and renamed the 'Nigelock' it plied the South China Seas, where she led a perilous life carrying cargoes. She was thrice attacked by Nationalist gun boats or junks and once had to be rescued from attack by a British Navy ship. On March 10th, 1955, on a voyage from Shanghai to Foochow with general cargo, she stranded and sank off Foochow. Russell Beardmore's postings shown on his service records include: - Durban Fort Detachment: 24 January 1944 to 25 January 1944 - Cape Town Detachment: 26 January 1944 to 31 March 1944 - Durban Detachment: 1 April 1944 to 9 October 1944 - Seconded to Royal Navy: With effect from 10 October 1944 - H.M.S. Assegai: 10 October 1944 to 17 October 1944 - H.M.S. Nigella (Escort Force): 18 October 1944 to 30 September 1945 - H.M.S. Mayina (Ceylon Shire Base): 1 October 1945 to 4 October 1945 - H.M.S. Rangani (for H.M.S. Assegai): 5 October 1945 to 9 November 1945 - Discharged / Demobilized from service 16 February 1946 A rare named 'War Against Japan' medal group to a South African who is confirmed as being awarded 'The Pacific Star' Condition: Mostly about EF

A rare to British Army \'Mohmand 1933\' North West Frontier, Second World War & Long Service group of 6: Captain Harry William Norman Dadswell, Special Constabulary late Royal Corps of Signals - IGS 1908 Medal. GV 2 x clasps \'Mohmand 1933\' & \'NWF 1935\' (6336253 Cpl. H. Dadswell. R. Signals.) - The 1939-45 Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC. GVI 1st issue \'Regular Army\' (6336253 Sjt. H. W. N. Dadswell. R. Signals.) - Special Constabulary Long Service Medal. EIIR 2nd issue (Harry W. N. Dadswell) Sold together with: - Royal Corp of Signals Officers OSD Bronze Cap Badge. GVI issue (sans blade fittings) Medal and clasps verification: The IGS Medal and clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of the Royal Corps of Signals, as below referenced. The medal rolls for the Second World War and Long Service Medals are not currently in the public domain - IGS 1908 with clasp \'Mohmand 1933\': Ref WO 100/497, compiled & signed Peshawar Cantonment, 31 December 1934 - IGS 1908, clasp North West Frontier 1935\': Ref WO 100/497, compiled & signed Peshawar Cantonment, 4 December 1936 (remark to S.T.C. (I) (to Signal Training Corps (India)) It is estimated that only 69 x IGS 1908-35 medals, with the above two clasp combination were issued to \'All-Ranks\' and \'All-Regiments\' of the British Army, and hence quite possibly a unique combination of medals. Harry William Norman Dadswell was a native of Tonbridge, Kent, England, where he was born in 1904. He witnessed extensive service in India on the North West Frontier and was later appointed War Substantive Captain in the Royal Corps of Signals on 16 November 1944 (Emergency Commission). He died in Croydon, Surrey, England in 1970 Medals professionally mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the white metal mounting bar retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Silver medals toned about EF

A rare to Colony of 'Jamaica' Volunteer Commanding Officers long service pair: Colonel Herbert M. Burke, Kingston Infantry Volunteers, late Jamaica Militia Infantry - Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers Decoration. GV (Major H M. Burke, Kingston Infantry Volunteers) - Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal. EDVII issue (un-named as issued) Note: The CAFD fitted integral top brooch bar and with London hallmarks for 1919 on reverse. The brooch bar complete with reverse hinged pin and clasp as originally issued. The CAFLSM fitted with silk issue riband and suspended from an old Spink & Son, London, brooch bar this also retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Important: Both awards confirmed as issued. The CAFLSM being published in the Jamaica Gazette of 25 January 1906. While notice of award of the CAFD was published on the front-page of the Jamaican daily newspaper 'The Gleaner' issue of 18 November 1920, as under; Quote, The Latest News about 'Island's' Public Service Lieut-Colonel H.M. Burke has bene awarded the Volunteer Decoration Lieut.Col H.M. Burke has bene awarded the Volunteer Decoration. This honour has bene conferred on Lieut-Col Burke for meritorious services Unquote. Reference the respective books by J.M.A. Tamplin on the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal (1984) and that for the Colonial Auxiliary Forces' Decoration (1981), the author was able to trace/record the below following numbers of awards - which are not absolute - to the volunteers of Jamaica; - CAFD: 4 (not including then Major Burke, but including another officer not found listed in the JamaicaGazette -CAFLSM: 47 x and 1 replacement, of which only 8 including that to then Captain H.M. Burke of Jamiaca Militia Infantry were EDVII issue) Whatever the true number of awards to the Jamaican Volunteers, it is evident that 'all' awards to Jamaican volunteer units are very rare on the market In 1906, the Jamaican Militia was disbanded. In it's place to continue the tradition of local volunteering, some of the former members of the Militia formed themselves into the 'St Andrew Rifle Corps' which on the outbreak of the Great War in 1914 was re-embodied as the Kingston Infantry Volunteers, Jamaica Local Forces. In 1939 the unit was re-titled Jamaica Infantry Volunteers, and shortly thereafter as The Jamaica Battalion, North Caribbean Force, becomign the Jamaica Infantry Battalion in 1944. In 1951 the unit was retitled the Jamaica Regiment The Jamaican daily newspaper 'The Gleaner' has scores of articles and photographs apertaining to Leutenant-Colonel Burke, who was a well known public figure in Jamaica. Including below; Issue of 30 March 1940; Quote, A Veteran Lieutenant-Colonel H. M. Burke retires today form the position of Manager and Secretary of the Jamaica Co-Operative Insurance Company, with which he has been connected for the last thrty-eight years. He remains associated with the institution with which he has been identified for more then a generation. He has been elected a member of its Board of Directors, hence he will still play a apart in the affirs of the society. Thirty eight years is a long period of time, yet they represent only a part, though a considerable part, of Colonel Burke's association with business in this country. For twenty-two years he was assistant to the Secretary of the Jamaica Mutual Life Assurance Society; he joined the Jamaica Mutual as a lad, he left it as an expereinced man who had earned a splendid reputation; today he lays down the burden of office, having completed sixty years of active service as a worker - here is a veteran if ever there was one, who can look back upon his past with pride and may honestly feel that he has won the high regard of all Jamaica. He is himself a Jamaican. Of English parentage, he was born in this island and went out at the early age of fourteen to make his way in the world. That he possessed ability, persistent character, is demonstrated by the cirumstance that for sixty years with local insurance business and never at any time looked back.. For a long while too he was known to the Jamaica public an enthusiastic member of the Jamaica Infantry Militia, and as one of the crack shots of Jamaica. When the Militia was disbanded in 1906 he held the rank of Captain: but that was no fancy commission, for in 1885, he had been but a Corporal in the Miitia. This man indeed seems to have had a talent for beginning at the bottom and winding to the top through real merit: and this was admitted by everyone when, during the last war, he was appointed to command the Kingston Infantry Volunteers with the rank of Major, retiring in 1920. As a Lieutenant-Colonel he had been awarded the Volunteer Decoration for Colonial Officers who had long and meritorious service. He had been one of the founders of the Kingston Cricket Club and the Kingston Polo Club; he had taken part in other unrenumerated public activities for many years before he decided to retire from the position of Manager of the Jamaica Co-operative, and he has never been forgotten inspite of the passage of time. He has always remained an energetic and helpful figure in our midst, gazing perhaps at the past with wistful eyes but also hoping that the future would find a better and improved Jamaica. He has seen many changes in this country. He has witnessed the old order irrevocably yielding place to the new. It may be that he himself has not very clearly recognised that his own career has in its way helped to bring about these inevitable changes: yet it is certain that the success of the Jamaica lad of fourteen in all that he undertook to do, who retires today after sixty years of varied endeavour, has helped to prove that many a man Jamaica-born possesses sterling qualities of character and undeniable capacity. We hail him as a veteran, while also feeling proud that he is a friend. We hope and believe that he has many more years of life. We know that those years will not be spent in idleness and can never be consumed in regrets. Unquote. Elsewhere in the same issue of the same date, was given; Quote, Served with Local Forces Reference to Col Burke's connection with the two progressive careers, each of which was promoted by Jamaican interests would not be complete without mention of his association with the local forces of the colony. He obtained a Subalterns commission in the then Infantry Militia and appointed to command of of "A" Company. For years he was one of the crack shots of that company with his name appearing in the team which took first place on many occasions in the annual competition for the Blake Challenge Shield. The Infantry Militia ceased to exist on the score of economy; but at a later date the infantry volunteers was , Major Burke took over the command. After the allotted period of service as Officer Commanding he went on the Reserve List with the Honorary Rank of Lieut.Col Unquote. Provenance: DNW June 2012 from the Collection of medals apertaining to Jamaica, formerly belonging to the Jamaican collector Raymond A. Brandon. The medals being sold, as 2 x separate lots, and like the majority of medals from that collection, offered without any research or attribution Note: An extremely rare pair of medals to the Colony of Jamaica - the moreso to a founding Officer and Commanding Officer of the Kingston Infantry Volunteer Condition: About EF

A rare to Crown Colony, Second World War and Colonial Police Long Service Medal pair: Police Constable Arthur Green, Seychelles - Defence Medal - Colonial Police Long Service & Good Conduct. EIIR 2nd issue (P.C. Arthur Green, Seychelles) During the Second World War, service in the local uniformed services in the Crown Colony of Seychelles, qualified personnel for the award of the Defence Medal. The Defence Medal being awarded for 2 x years service in Seychelles between 3 September 1939 to 31 December 1944 The Indian Ocean Colony of Seychelles became a Crown Colony in 1903, in which year it was separated from Mauritius. Seychelles became independent in 1976, in which year it became the Republic of the Seychelles The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing-style. The reverse of the white metal mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings An extremely rare to medal pair to the Crown Colony of Seychelles Condition: CPLS&GC toned the pair VF

A rare to regiment 'East Africa' Great War campaign medal group of 3: Private James Roy, East Africa Pay Corps - 1914-15 Star (7019 Pte. J Roy E. Afr. P. C. ) - Brtitish War Medal. Silver issue (7019 Pte. J Roy E. Afr. P. C. ) - Interallied Victory Medal (7019 Pte. J Roy E. Afr. P. C. ) Note: All 3 x medals confirmed as entitled per respective Great War campaign medal rolls (Reference WO 329/2367) held at The National Archives. The medal rolls with remark that the medals were issued to the recipient at Nairobi, Kenya Colony, on 1 May 1923 A study of the 1914-15 Star medal roll for the East Africa Pay Corps (ref WO 329/ ) show that James Roy, first entered theatre of war 'East Africa' on 2 November 1915, and that he later transferred to the East Africa Army Service Corps, with which latter unit he was serving at the time of taking his final discharge from the Army Important: The medal roll for the East Africa Pay Corps (WO 329)/2939 signed and dated at Nairobi, Kenya Colony, on 3 September 1919 includes supplementary inserts with enumerated remarks (the inserts all signed & dated 22 June 1922), which show that only 18 x 1914-15 Stars were actually issued named to the East Africa Pay Corps - making this an extremely rare to regiment 1914-15 Trio James Roy, son of James Roy & Margaret Roy (nee Bullions), was a native of Methven, Perthshire, Scotland, where he was born 4 June 1857. By profession a Grocery Merchant, in the late Victorian era, James had been a long term resident of Glasgow, where between 1896-1902, the family resided at 4 Roclea Terrace, Roxburgh Street, Kelvinside, Glasgow, Scotland, during which time he was employed as a Manager with, Cooper & Co., tea, coffee & provision merchants, 499-515 Great Western Road, Hillhead, Glasgow. by John & Susannah had a large family, the 1901 Cenus for Scotland recording that it comprised the parents and 6 x children (2 x sons, Hugh Kettles & George, & 4 x daughters vis, Chrissie, Maggie, Daisy, Ethel & at least until 1901, the family resided at. James Roy, together with his wife Susannah (born circa 1863) and arge family migrated to Kenya Colony, sometime prior to the outbreak of the Great War, the Roy family migrated to Kenay Colony as 'Settlers'. During the Great War, James and his eldest son, both served in the local Kenya Colony Forces - Hugh Kettles-Roy served with the Nairobi Defence Force and earned a single British War Medal (he was later commissioned Major). In his reurement James and his wife were frequent visitors back to Scotland in the inter-war years, the shipping passenger manifests showin his permananent place of residence as Kenya Colony, and his occupation variously as none, or as 'Settler'. James Roy is recorded as having died at Nairobi, Kenya Colony, on 4 August 1934. Pilot Officer Peter Hugh Kettles-Roy, a Pilot serving with 158 Squadron R.A.F. - and who was the grandson of James Roy - was serving on a Bomber Command raid, when he was Killed-in-Action, shot-down over France on, 18 April 1944. At the time of his death he was only 20 years of age. He was entitled to; 1939-1945 Star; Air Crew Europe Star and the War Medal. His obituary, courtesy of Lancing College War Memorial is provided below; Quote, Peter Hugh Kettles-Roy was born at Kensington in London on the 13th of January 1924 the only son of Major Hugh Kettles-Roy, an agent and company director, and Ann Bonella (nee Archibald) Kettles-Roy, of Nairobi, Kenya and of 107 Queen's Gate in London. He was educated at the Prince of Wales' School, Nairobi and at Lancing College where he was in Seconds House from September 1937 to October 1939. On leaving school he returned to Nairobi from London on board the SS "Madura" on the 21st of October 1939. He enlisted in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, trained as a pilot and rose to the rank of Flight Sergeant. He served initially with 10 Squadron but transferred to 158 Squadron on the 25th of February 1944. He was commissioned as a Pilot Officer on the 27th of March 1944. On the night of the 18th/19th of April 1944 171 aircraft, being 139 Halifaxes, 24 Lancasters and 8 Mosquitos, were despatched to raid the railway yards at Tergnier. A previous attack on this target on the night of the 10th/11th of April had not been a success and for this mission Pathfinder Lancasters of No. 4 Group along with Mosquitos of 105 and 109 Squadrons were to be used to visually mark the target area. Despite the clear and moonless conditions the bulk of the marker flares fell in a concentrated group to the west of the marshalling yards. As a result of the marking, although 50 railway lines were blocked, most of the bombs fell on housing to the south west of the target causing an unknown number of French casualties. Peter Kettles-Roy and his crew took off in Halifax LV954 NP-Q from RAF Lissett at 9.03pm on the 18th of April 1944 for the operation. They were believed to have been heard on the radio at 11.52pm and their aircraft subsequently crashed near Rosieres-en-Santerre some ten miles to the northwest of Roye in the Somme region. Two crew members bailed out and were taken prisoner. The crew was:- Pilot Officer Peter Kettles-Roy (Pilot) Flight Sergeant George McEwan (Air Bomber) Flight Sergeant Robert Wallis Wright RAAF (Wireless Operator/Air Gunner) Sergeant Michael Madden (Mid Upper Gunner) Sergeant Alan Francis Kneller (Rear Gunner) Flying Officer Peter George Taylor (Navigator) prisoner of war (POW Stalag Luft 3) Sergeant Leslie Sowden (Flight Engineer) prisoner of war (POW Camp 357) Theirs was one of six Halifaxes which failed to return of which four are known to have fallen prey to night fighters between the target and the coast, one to flak between the target and Dieppe and one to causes unknown Unquote. Extremely rare to regiment medal combination - ony 18 x 1914-15 Star trios named to East Africa Pay Corps - to an early Kenya Colony 'Settler' Condition: About GVF

A rare to regiment B.E.M. and campaign medal group of five: Sergeant Major Daniel Comrie, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - British Empire Medal (Military). EIIR issue (2979203 W/O. Cl.2, Daniel Comrie, A. & S.H.) - Defence Medal - War Medal, - General Service 1918. EIIR issue clasp 'Malaya' (2979203 Sgt. D. Comrie, A. & S.H.) - Military LS&GC.GVI 2nd type II 'Regular Army' bar (2979203 Sjt. D. Comrie, A. & S.H.) Important: The GSM EIIR with clasp 'Malaya' is a rare to regiment medal issue, as the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders never deployed to Malaya as a unit during the period of the 'Emergency' Note: The recipient was a 'pre-war regular, who had qualified for both the Indian General Service Medal 1908, and the Indian General Service Medal 1936, with respective clasps for service on the North West Frontier of India - these earned while serving with 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. His name is not included in the 2/Argylls nominals rolls for those present in the Malaya Campaign of 1941-42, indicating that he had transferred out of 2/Argylls, sometime prior to 8 December 1941 The British Empire Medal published in London Gazette, 1 June 1953 The original recommendation for the B.E.M. states; Quote, "In February 1951 as a result of non-availability of a relief for an officer S.S.M. Comrie took over command of Division I of this Office (Records Office, Nigeria District, Lagos, Nigeria), a post which is regarded in all Record Offices as requiring a very high degree of initiative and administrative ability. The work for which he is responsible includes the detailed control of postings and promotions in the 60 units in the District, the ministering and distribution of tradesmen in 94 trades, the control of potential tradesmen and filling trade course vacancies, and the maintenance and production of all African statistical information and related returns. He has been untiring in his efforts to improve the efficiency of his Division, and as a result of extremely hard work and the exercise of initiative far beyond that to be expected of his rank, he has organised his command to an extent where it is vastly more efficient than when it was commanded by an Officer, and has himself acquired a knowledge of procedures which is a great asset to the District. Whilst carrying out these clerical duties he has always maintained a correct and soldierly bearing, and although he has suffered misfortunes in his private life, he has never let the slightest reflection of these troubles appear in his work. His wholehearted absorption in his work and the ability and high sense of responsibility which he has displayed have been far beyond the call of duty, and his service and example are worthy of recognition." Unquote. Sold together with hard-copy copied recommendation The medals mounted in the court-style on card for display Condition: GVF

A rare to regiment British Officer's World Wars multi-campaign medal group of 8: Major Herbert Allen Stevenson, 1st Battalion 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles, late 1st Battalion 8th Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt. H. A. Stevenson.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Capt. H. A. Stevenson.) - IGS Medal 1908. GV type II 'Burma 1930-32' (Capt. H. A. Stevenson, 1-8 G.R.) - IGS Medal 1936. 'N W Frontier 37-39' (Maj. H. A. Stevenson, 1-18 R. Garh. Rif.) - The 1939-45 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Note: The award of the IGS 1908 with clasp 'Burma 1930-32' is rare to any British Officer of the Gurkha Rifles - no Gurkha Rifles regiments being operationally deployed or qualifying for the medal and clasp for services during the Burma Rebellion - and quite possibly unique named to a British officer of 1st Battalion 8th Gurkha Rifles Herbert Allen Stevenson was a native of Weymouth, Dorset, England, where he was born in 1898. His father - a Channel Islander, from Jersey - is recorded in the 1901 National Census for England and Wales as being Quarter Master Richard J. Stevenson of the Royal Engineers The Supplement to the Indian Army List, January 1939, contains the below entry for Major Stevenson under the British Officers War Services section; Quote, Stevenson, H. A., Maj. (1-18 R. Garh. Rif., 1. Apl. 38.) - 1-8 G.R.., Intel. Offr. Rangoon Bde., 12 Aug. 31 to 24 Mar. 32. The War of 1914-21. - E. Ex. Force, 17 Apl. to 31 Oct. 18. Burma 1930-32. Unquote. The medals professionally court mounted, and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged stout brass pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A rare to regiment British Officers campaign medal pair: Lieutenant-Colonel Geoffrey Allsopp, Royal Army Pay Corps, late 1st Battalion Lancaster Regiment (Prince of Wales Volunteers) - GSM 1918. E2R type 'Arabian Peninsula' (Capt G. Allsop. Lan R. (PWV)) - GSM 1962. With clasp 'South Arabia' (Major G. Allsopp. R.A.P.C.) Note: The clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' is rare to Lancaster Regiment, as the unit was not deployed in Arabia during the qualifying period, and only members of the regiment serving away on attachment qualified for the medal and clasp - and those handful were mostly if not exclusively Officers Geoffrey Allsopp, from Royal Military Academy Sandhurst to be Second Lieutenant (397796) East Lancashire Regiment on 22 December 1948. Subsequent promotion included; Lieutenant 22 December 1950; Captain 22 December 1954; Major 22 December 1961 and finally Lieutenant Colonel 31 December 1970. He had transferred to the Royal Army Pay Corps in January 1961. Lieutenant-Colonel Allsopp retired form the British Army on 5 June 1972 Condition: Minor edge bruise on GSM 1918 otherwise the pair GVF

A rare to regiment campaign and long service medal group of 3:Staff Sergeant J. A. T. Mason, 3rd Dragoon Guards late Royal Tank Regiment - Korea Medal 1950-53. 1st issue (22297618 Tpr. J.A.T. Mason. R. Tks.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' - Military LSGC. EIIR with 'Regular Army' (22297618 S. Sgt. J.A.T. Mason. 3 DG.) Sold together with; - White named card box of issue for the LS&GC medal 3rd Dragoon Guards did not as a regiment deploy to Korea during the Korean War, the recipient almost certainly part of a 'draft' of 3 DG volunteers for Korea, or a subsequent transfer into 3 DG sometime post-war The medals mounted in the court-style for display Condition: GVF

A rare to regiment India and China campaign and long service medal group of 3: Colour Sergeant, Charles Perry Sinclair, Somerset Light Infantry, late attached Allahabad Volunteer Rifles, and Supply & Transport Corps of the Indian Army - IGS 1895. ?Punjab Frontier 97-8 (1917. Corpl. C.P. Sinclair, 1st Bn. Som: Lt. Infy.) - China 1900. Silver ?Relief of Pekin? (1917. Sergt C.P. Sinclair S. & T. Corps) - Mily LSGC. EDVII (1st Cl: Sergt. Instr. C.P. Sinclair. Allahabad. Volr. Rifles.) Important: Corporal Sinclair was ?Commended by General Officer Commanding China Field Force ?For Services Rendered? on 6 July 1901 (reference recipients service papers accessible at The National Archives) Note: All medals and clasps confirmed per respective medal rolls, and army orders as under; - IGS 1895: Ref WO 100/86 compiled and signed at Sialkot, India, 15 October 1898 - China 1900: Ref WO 100/98 compiled & signed at Rawalpindi, India, 4 April 1903 - LS&GC: Ref Indian Army Order 657 of 1905, with ?5 gratuity Photograph: A very good picture, of Regimental Sergeant Major Sinclair in uniform with his three medals-up, was published together with his obituary in the ?Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette? issue of 2 April 1949. The obituary also mentions that his son Pte. A. L. Sinclair R.A.M.C., was captured at Hong Kong and was a Far East Prisoner of War (the medals of the son - an EM with Pacific Star quartet - are currently available for sale with a London based medal dealer) Charles Perry Sinclair, was a native of Wolcot, Bath, Somerset, England, where he was born circa 1868. A ?Carpenter? by occupation, he enlisted for the British Army at Taunton on, 3 March 1887, at the age of 18 years 5 months. Charles was not a stranger to military service, as he cited prior service in the 4th Militia Battalion Somerset Light Infantry. On enlistment, Charles was posted to his local regiment, the Somerset Light Infantry. During his long military career, Charles was mostly serving overseas, where he served in India and China a total of 18 years and 137 days between, 15 October 1889 to 22 February 1908. The China Medal Roll shows that he embarked form Calcutta on 3 September 1900, and disembarked at Sinho, China, on 23 July 1900. His service papers record that he was ?Commended? by the General Officer Commanding the China Field Force for ?Services Rendered? on 6 July 1901. By the time took his discharge from the British Army on 14 March 1908, he had completed 21 years and 12 days service with ?The Colours? Shortly after the Great War broke out, Charles Perry ? describing his calling as ?Drill Instructor? ? voluntarily re-enlisted in the British Army, and his old regiment, the Somerset Light Infantry, when he signed-up at Bath, Somerset, on 3 October 1914. During the Great War he remained on ?Home Service? and was latterly an Acting Regimental Sergeant Major, He took his final discharge from the British Army on 21 October 1919, by which time he had racked up another 5 years and 19 days service Charles Perry Sinclair is recorded as having died at Bath. Somerset, England, on 31 March 1949. His residence had been at 135 Wellsway, Bath, England The medals mounted in the swing-style, and possibly ?as-worn? by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended from a mounting bar that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A rare to regiment Korean War campaign medal pair: Private C. Devlin, 1st Battalion Highland Light Infantry - Korea Medal 1950-1953 (21011037 Pte. C. Devlin H.L.I.) - United Nations Service Medal: With clasp 'Korea' Important: The Highland Light Infantry did not, as a unit, deploy to Korea, during the Korean War. However, as with the experience across the British Army in the period 1950-1953, a draft, or volunteers from the Highland Light Infantry, including Private Devlin, did serve in the Korean on detachment with other British infantry regiments that were deployed on active service in Korea Rare to regiment Condition: VF

A rare to regiment Korean War campaign medal pair: Private R. Peacock, 1st Battalion Essex Regiment - Korea Medal 1950-1953 (22690836 Pte. R. Peacock. Essex.) - United Nations Service Medal: With clasp 'Korea' Important: The Essex Regiment did not, as a unit, deploy to Korea, during the Korean War. However, as with the experience across the British Army in period 1950-1953, a draft, or volunteers from the Highland Light Infantry, including Private Peacock, did serve in the Korean War on detachment with other British infantry regiments that were deployed on active service in Korea Both medals contained in and sold together with the official named card box of issue named to recipient serving in the Essex Regiment, together with insert pertaining to UN Medal Rare to regiment Condition: EF

A rare to regiment Palestine/WW2 MID group of 5: Lieutenant-Colonel R.I.G. Clark, Royal Army Service Corps, late Gordon Highlanders - GSM 1918. GVI first type 'Palestine' (2876002 L.Cpl. R.I.G. Clark, Gordons) - 1939-45 Star - France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. With 'Oakleaf' emblem for 'Mention-in-Despatches Important: Note: GSM medal and clasp confirmed on the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/507) wherein it is shown that only an estimated 23 x GSM's with clasp 'Palestine' were awarded to all-ranks of the Gordon Highlanders. The roll annotated to reflect that 22 of the Gordons - including Clark - were all section 'A' Reservists mobilized for attachment to 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment - and a rare medal thus named to the Gordon Highlanders Ronald Ireland Gordon Clark was a 'Reservist' called back to the Colours on the outbreak of the 1939-45 War. He is recorded in 1939 as serving as a Sergeant in the Royal Army Service Corps, prior to receiving an Emergency Commission, becoming a 2/Lt on 5/10/1939, and Lieutenant on 29/11/1939. By the time he was rewarded with a Mention-in-Despatches ''In recognition of Gallant and Distinguished service in North West Europe" (LG 8/11/1945), he was serving as a Temporary Major. He was made Captain on 1/2/1947 with seniority from 1/9/1943 Note: The group professionally swing mounted, and as-worn by the recipient Condition: GVF

A rare to service campaign and long service group that includes a Delhi Durbar Medal: Flight Sergeant William Nance Royal Air Force late 10th Hussars - QSA. 'Cape Colony' 'S.Africa 01' 'S.Africa 02 (4921 Pte. W. Nance. 10th. Hussars) - 1914 Star (4921 Sjt. W. Nance. 10/Hrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (4921 Sjt. W. Nance. 10-Hrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (4921 Sjt. W. Nance. 10-Hrs.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue - Royal Air Force LS&GC Medal. GV first type (65852 Flt./Sgt. W.A. Nance. R.A.F) 65852 Flight Sergeant Walter Nance, born Warminster, Wiltshire, June 1881; enlisted in the 10th Hussars, 14.12.1900; served with the Regiment in South Africa and India (the Delhi Durbar Medal confirmed as issued in the published medal roll); advanced Sergeant; served in the Great War on the Western Front from 6.10.1914; transferred to the Royal Flying Corps, 6.3.1917; appointed Flight Sergeant, 1.9.1917; discharged 13.12.1921 after 21 years' service and awarded Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, which latter was issued per announcement in Air Ministry Order N303 of April 1920 Extremely rare to find medal groups that include both a 'confirmed' Delhi Durbar 1911 Medal together with a Royal Air Force Long Service & Good Conduct Medal The medal ribands (some frayed and soiled) individually mounted on card for display purposes Condition: Edge bruises on QSA otherwise VF

A rare to ship Second World War and Long Service medal group of 5: Petty Officer Stoker Mechanician, Clifton Bingham, H.M.S. Fetlar The medal group comprises: - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Atlantic Star. With clasp \'France and Germany\' - The Africa Star - War Medal - Naval LSGC. GVI (KX.83117 C. Bingham. P.O. Sto. Mech. H.M.S. Fetlar) Important: Medal confirmed issued to recipient at H.M.S. Pembroke II on 22 October 1948 (ref ADM 171/153 & ADM 171/158) An excessively rare medal named to H.M.S. Fetlar, and quite possibly a unique GVI issue. A digital search of the respective Royal Navy Long Service Medal Rolls & Application Books for \'Fetlar\' gives only 2 x positive returns, both EIIR issue medals issued respectively \'Off\' H.M.S. Osprey to \'Fetlar\' in 1955 & 1957 respectively! Clifton Bingham, was a native of South Shields, Co. Durham, England, where he was born sometime during the third quarter of 1913. Clifton is recorded as marrying twice. Firstly he wed Doris R. Brown at, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, sometime in the last quarter of 1934. He secondly married Gladys Beatrice Fellows, at, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England sometime during the third quarter of 1950. Clifton Bingham is recorded as having died at the Hotel Paris Liccione, Italy, on 26 September February 1963. At the time of his death his United Kingdom residence was, 153 Stubbington Avenue, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Clifton was succeeded by his widow Gladys Beatrice Bingham, who inherited Clifton\'s estate H.M.S. Fetlar was an Isles Class \'Mine Sweeper Trawler\' built at Cochrane & Sons Shipbuilders Ltd, Selby, United Kingdom. The vessel was ordered on 16 November 1940; Laid down 1 April 1941; Launched 10 July 1941; Commissioned 9 January 1942. Her \'Pennant\' was T 202. Fetlar was scrapped in Belgium on 2 June 1960 The Isles-class trawlers were a class of naval trawler used by the Royal Navy, Royal Canadian Navy and Royal New Zealand Navy during World War II During the Second World War, H.M.S. Fetlar had a complement of 4 x Officers and 36 x Men and was mainly used on minesweeping and harbour defence duties. Most of the Isles Class \'MS Trawlers\' were armed with one 12-pounder gun (76mm) and three or four 20 mm Oerlikon AA guns with 30 depth charges. Postwar, H.M.S Fetlar was disarmed and kept in service as a Wreck Dispersal Vessel and general duties work as a Royal Navy Trawler with the Royal Navy Home Command Medals all mounted as-worn in the Navy \'Swing-style\'. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pina and clasp fittings Condition: Mostly GVF

A rare to unit 'Malaya' M.B.E. group of 4: Lieutenant-Colonel J.C. Flitch, M.B.E., Royal Army Dental Corps - Order of the British Empire (Military Division). Members breast badge. 2nd Type - Defence Medal - War Medal - General Service Medal 1918. GVI issue & clasp 'Malaya' (Major J.C. Flitch, R.A.D.C.) Important: The award of the British Empire Medal was published in the London Gazette of 30 October 1953. At the time of his award he was serving as Officer in Command of 902 Army Dental Centre in Singapore between January 1952 - June 1953 The preamble in the London Gazette states; Quote, The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in, and appointments to, the Most (Excellent Order of the British Empire, in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Malaya during the period 1st January to 30th June, 1953:? Unquote. The official recommendation (ref WO 373/132) gives the below following specific details; Quote, Throughout the period covered by this citation Major Flitch has had the dental care of all ranks of GHQ FARELF, among other units. His professional work has constantly been of the very highest quality and has earned the unstinted praise not only of patients but also of Inspecting Dental Officers. Major Flitch has shown a zeal, steadfastness and devotion to duty which have been a great inspiration to all those with whom he has since come in contact Unquote. John Crawford Flitch (Officer number 263425) was first commissioned Lieutenant on 15 March 1943. On 15 March 1958 he was promoted Lieutenant-Colonel, and was holding that same rank when he retired pay on account of disability, on 25 November 1963 Sold together with copy of the official M.B.E. recommendation (ref WO 373/132) The group mounted in the court-style, presumably 'as-worn' by the recipient. The mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A rare to unit 'Mesopotamia Theatre' Great War & Third Afghan War campaign medal group of 4: Lieutenant Frederick Swynnerton, 56th Punjabi Rifles, Late Warrant Officer, Customs Department, Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force - 1914-15 Star (W.O./F.R. Swynnerton, Customs Dept. M.E.F.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2 Lieut. F.R. Swynnerton.) - Interallied Victory Medal. Silver issue (2 Lieut. F.R. Swynnerton.) - IGS 1908. GV silver 1st type 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (Lieut F R Swynnerton, 2-56 Pjbis) Important: British War and Interallied Victory medals confirmed on Medal Index Card with asterisk thereon denoting that the Star was to be be issued by the Government of India Frederick Richard Swynnerton, a British national, was born in Delhi, India, circa 1893. He was the eldest son of Frederick Swynnerton (a professional Artist) and Louisa Oldfield Swynnerton (nee Angelo, and daughter of Colonel Richard F. Angelo, late Bengal Staff Corps, of Nani-Tal, India). Frederick was employed as a Preventitive Officer with H.M. Customs, Bombay, India, prior to volunteering for military service during the Great War. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant, I.A.R.O., 29.3.1918; posted Lieutenant 2/56th Punjabi Rifles, 20.3.1919. After leaving the Indian Army, Frederick relocated to the United Kingdom, recorded as residing at 24 Aldridge Road Villas, Westbourne Park, London, W11, when he claimed his Great War medals (sent to him on 3 January 1924). He married Jane Charles, at Hendon, England, in the second quarter of 1925. At the time of his death on 31 July 1958, Richard was then residing at 34 Oakwood Road, Golders Green, London, his effects valued at ?3979 being left to his widow, Jane Swynnerton Note: By parental descent, the Swynnerton family were deeply rooted in the Isle of Man, where the family were well known. His father Frederick was a native born 'Manxman'. Frederick Swynnerton senior had also served with the Indian Army during the Great War, being commissioned 2nd Lieutenant I.A.R.O. attached to 'Censors Department' Bombay. Frederick senior, died in service, at the War Hospital, Colaba, Bomaby, India, on 18 December 1918, leaving his estate to his wife Louisa c/o Longwood Hotel, Simla, and leaving 3 x sons and 1 x daughter (the latter being a nurse serving at the Q.A.N. Hospital, Bareilly, India) Frederick Swynnerton (senior) was a distinguished 'British India' Artist, who painted portraits of the great & good of British India at his Simla Studios, including Commander-in=Chief, Lord Roberts V.C. of Kandahar, Governors, India Civil Servants, Maharajahs (including the Raja's of Kapurthala, and Dholpur) and soldiers of the Indian Army. A particularly fine portrait of Jemadar Jangia Thapa, 5th Gurkha Rifles (with Afghan and IGS medals up) is in the collection of the National Army Museum, London. This last painting was especially commissioned by officers of 5 Gurkha Rifles for presentation to Lord Roberts, the subject being Robert's favourite Gurkha Orderly, who had accompanied Lord Roberts on the historic march between Kabul to Kandahar Sold together with some copied research, including Medal Index Card Campaign stars named to Customs Department, Mesopotamian Exeditionary Force are rare Condition: GVF

A rare to unit British Empire Medal (Military Division) and campaign medal pair: Staff Sergeant Guiness George Lashmar, Army Dental Corps - British Empire Medal (Military). GVI first issue (7536216 S/Sgt. Guiness G. Lashmar) - GSM 1918. GVI first issue 'Palestine' (7536213 Cpl. G. G. Lashmar. A.D.C.) Important: The BEM with silk riband and fitted on brooched pin as issued, this latter retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings. Entitlement to the GSM & clasp 'Palestine' confirmed per the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/509) Note: The recipients unique army number on the GSM has last digit 3 - as wrongly issued / transcribed by the issuing authority. The GSM complete with named card box of issue, the medal with original long length of silk issue riband, and in envelope of issue together with transmittal letter from RAMC & ADC Record Office dated 9 April 1946 and addressed to the recipient at; 102, St James Street Beckingham Kent The award of the British Empire Medal was published in the London Gazette 1 January 1945. ?7536216 S/Sgt. Guiness George Lashmar, Army Dental Corps.?. The recommendation states; Quote, This N.C.O. has been employed as chief clerk to ADDS at Headquarters of a District since 9 August 1940. For the last two years of this period he has been serving as chief clerk to the officer making this recommendation. During the whole period he has shown great devotion to duty, often under very difficult circumstances, particularly during the period when great pressure of work devolved on this department owing to large contingents (?) for priority dental work for the Second Army. It is felt that his services have been of outstanding merit, and that he has willingly and cheerfully carried through a very ? task in a manner that is worthy of the highest commendation Unquote. Note: Curiously the recipient did not live long to enjoy any benefits accruing from his well merited award, as he is recorded as having 'Died' on 7 May 1946. At the time of his death he was described as being a Builders General Foreman and resident at 246 Brackley Road, Beckenham, Kent Guiness George Lashmar was the son of Guiness and Ivy Lashmar. He was born circa 1905, in Lower Holloway, Islington, London. In the second quarter of 1938, he married Miss Winifred Furner in Bromley, Kent - and subsequently lived at Beckingham Kent Gazetted decorations together with pre-war campaign medals to members of the Army Dental Corps are rare on the market Sold together with hard-copy of the original B.E.M. recommendation Condition: EF

A rare to unit Colonial Police \'Permanent Forces Beyond the Seas\' LSGC and campaign medal group of 3: Sergeant James Ralph Sawtell, North Rhodesia Police, late Natal Police - QSA Medal. \'South Africa 1901\' \'South Africa 1902\' (2523 Tpr. J.R. Sawtell. Natal Police.) - Natal Medal, With clasp \'1906\' (Tpr: J.R. Sawtell, Natal Police.) - Permanent Forces Beyond the Seas LSGC. GV (Sergeant James Ralph Sawtell, N. Rhodesia Police) Note: The Permanent Forces Beyond the Seas LSGC Medal is a rare issue when named to the North Rhodesia Police James Ralph Sawtell, a native of Yeovil, Somerset, Engalnd was born there in 1880 The national England census records for 1881 & 1891, how that James lived with his parents and siblings at 18 High Street, Yeovil, where his father was occupied as a \'Master Grocer\' (and as a Wesleyan Methodist Local Preacher). James migrated to South Africa sometime before 1901 (he does not appear in the England Census of that year), where he embarked on a career as a Colonial Policeman in Southern Africa, serving first in Natal, including service with the Natal Mounted Police, and then latterly as a member of the North Rhodesia Police. He lived in Southern Africa for at least 26 years, and appears to have retired to the United Kingdom after leaving the North Rhodesia Police. He is recorded on \'Incoming Passenger Lists\' to the United Kingdom on at least five occasions vis 1908, 1917, 1921, 1924 and 1927, citing his profession variously as; Mounted Police, Policeman, Police Srgeant and lastly as \'Civil Servant\', and residing at locations in South Africa and lastly in North Rhodesia. On leaving the North Rhodesia Police, he appears to have returned and retired to England, where he is recorded as having died at Christchurch, Hampshire, England in the first quarter of 1945 The campaign medals mounted in the swing-style and \'as-worn\' by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary silk ribands, the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF and better

A rare to unit Great War 'East African' campaign medal pair: Quarter Master Sergeant William J. K. Webster, Rhodesia Native Regiment - British War Medal (MR-12 Q. M. Sjt. W. J. K. Webster. Rhodesia N. Regt.) - Interallied Victory Medal (MR-12 Q. M. Sjt. W. J. K. Webster. Rhodesia N. Regt.) A rare to find medal pair named to a European NCO of the Rhodesian Native Regiment - and the recipients complete Great War medal entitlement (confirmed per recipients Medal Index Card) The medals retaining their original long length watered silk ribands A rare colonial unit to find named medals to on the market Condition: EF

A rare to unit Indian Volunteer & Sapper Officer\'s\' Killed-in-Action\' medal group of 3: Lieutenant Richard William Formby, 96th Field Company, Royal Engineers, late Madras Motor Cycle Corps, & Madras Volunteer Rifles - 1914-15 Star (No. 5 Crpl. R. W. Formby, Mad. Vol. Rfls. attd. D.S.C.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. R. F. Formby.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue Killed-in-Action: Lieutenant Richard William Formby, Royal Engineers, is confirmed being \'Killed-in-Action\', Le Trasnloy, France, on, 16 February 1917 Medal verification: The recipients medals all verified as entitled per below sources: - 1914-15 Star: Ref Medal Index Card WO 372/7, AS Madras Motor Cycle Corps (a sub-unit of the Madras Volunteer Rifles) - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/2173 (also entitled Interallied Victory Medal) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (the obituary in De Ruvigny\'s Roll of Honour refers. Civilian allocation) Important: Only a handful of 1914-15 Stars were ever issued named to the generic \'Madras Volunteer Rifles\' - with Formby being the holder of the single digit \'5\' on the muster roll Richard William Formby was a native of Ynyslas, Glamorganshire, Wales, where he was born on 21 March 1876. He was educated at Newton College, Newton Abbot, Devon. He obtained an appointment in the Public Works Department, Madras Presidency, in 1897, and went to India the same year. He was present at the Delhi Durbar in 1911 (medal), and by the time of the Great War was an Executive Engineer of Bellary Shooting Death of Wife: Formby married Miss Mildred Amy Strickland at Newton Abbot on 24 August 1905; tragically she pre-deceased her husband for, when they were out shooting in the jungle near Renigunta railway station in India on 28 December 1914, Formby accidentally shot his wife through the breast, killing her instantaneously. Following the outbreak of the Great War Formby volunteered for Imperial Service, and served with the Madras Motor Cycle Corps on the Western Front from March 1915. He was commissioned lieutenant in the Royal Engineers on 18 April 1915, and was killed in action near Le Transloy on 16 February 1917, while taking out a communication trench. He is buried in the Officers’ Cemetery at Guillemont, France. The life, service and supreme sacrifice made by Lieutenant Richard W. Formby, R.E., are perpetuated for posterity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, at the Guillemont Road Cemetery, Guillemont, Somme, France, where his grave and memorial flagstone are maintained Sold with some hard copy research The 1914-15 Star to a confirmed member of the Madras Motor Cycle Corps a sub-unit of the generic Madras Volunteer Rifles is very rare Condition: GVF

A rare to unit lady's Great War campaign group of 3: Lady Vyvien Wardlaw-Milne (nee Bolton), French Red Cross - 1914-15 Star (Nurse. V. Bolton. F.R.C.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (V. Bolton) - Interallied Victory Medal (V.Bolton) Also sold together with 2 x gilt and enamelled political office holder badges; 1. Div'l Chairman National Union of Conservative & Unionist Associations Womens Org 2. Div'l VP's badge National Union of Conservative & Unionist Associations Womens Org Important: All the campaign medals fitted with original silk ribands - the Great War pair mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient Awards of the British War Medal and or Interallied Victory Medals to British members of the French Red Cross are not in themselves rare, but the inclusion of a named campaign star impressed to the 'F.R.C.' in a group is extremely rare on the market Interested parties can access on line at the National Archives the 2 x Medal Index Cards for the recipient, on one she is called Vivien (sic) Bolton, and on other it is under her married named 'Wardlaw-Milne' Vyvien Mary Bolton married twice. Latterly she became Lady Vyvien Mary Wardlaw-Milne, the wife of the Unionist (Conservative) Politician and Member of Parliament for Kidderminster Division of Worcestershire - Sir John Sydney Wardlaw-Milne, K.B.E., a Scotsman who had lived and worked for many years in India where he had held many important Mercantile appointments including latterly as Trustee of the Bombay Port Trust. The National Portrait Gallery collection have several portrait photographs of Lady Wardlaw-Milne by the society photographer 'Bassano' Condition: EF

A rare to \'Armenian\' Rangoon based volunteer\'s Great War, Coronation and Long Service medal group of 3: Sergeant S. Aganoor, Rangoon Battalion, Burma Auxiliary Force late South Rangoon Battalion (A.F.I.) & 18th Battalion Indian Defence Force - British War Medal (442 Pte. S. Aganoor, 18 Bn. I.D.F) - Coronation Medal 1937. Engraved (2261, Sgt. S. Rangoon Bn. B.A.F.) - Efficiency Medal. GV issue with \'India\' bar (Cpl. S. Aganoor, Rangoon Bn., A.F.I.) The recipient was a member of the Armenian Christian community in Burma, and the refugee \'Trek Lists\' compiled during the evacuation of Burma in 1942, list 15 x persons called \'Aganoor\' who were formerly Burma residents (mostly from Rangoon). Including a female child who tragically died on the trek, and a Mr. S. Aganoor, described as a Mechanical Engineer from Rangoon, who lived at, 15 Dubern Road Rangoon (there are eight family members recorded to have lived at this address). A prominent Armenian family, several of the Aganoors, male and female served in the Armed Forces. One of the evacuees Bunny Aganoor was later commissioned and served in Special Operations Executive in Burma during, who was captured and executed by the Imperial Japanese Army. Mr. S. Aganoor, is shown as subsequently residing at, 2 Albert Road, Allahabad, British India Note: the medals represent continuous service in the same Rangoon based volunteer battalion over a 22 year period, during which the unit under-went three changes in name Medal verification: All medals confirmed entitled per below cited authorities: - British War Medal: Ref WO 329/2389 medal roll of \'Rangoon Bn A.F.I.\', compiled & dated Rangoon, 27 June 1922 (only 32 x medals to unit) - Efficiency Medal awarded per Indian Army Order No.696 of 1933. Award date 22 December 1933 - Jubilee Medal 1935 Medal Roll: The National Archives. Volumes for India & Burma Allocations ref QLIB 4 Rangoon Battalion, Burma Auxiliary Force:The origins of the battalion date to, 30 November 1877, when the unit was raised as the Rangoon Volunteer Rifle Corps. On, 23 November 1883, the unit absorbed the Akyab Volunteer Rifle Corps, that had been raised on, 12 March 1880, The unit was restyled as 18th Rangoon Battalion on, 1st April 1917, and for only 3 years was part of the Indian Defence Force. In 1920, the I.D.F. was disbanded, to be replaced by the Auxiliary Force India, the unit being restyled in that year as the Rangoon Battalion, Auxiliary Force India. In 1937, when Burma stopped being administered by the Government of India, the unit was transferred to the newly formed Burma Auxiliary Force on, 1 April 1937 For specific details of the mobilization and subsequent history of the Rangoon Battalion during the Second World War, see the excellent website pages maintained by Steve Rothwell at: - http://www.rothwell.force9.co.uk/burmaweb/RangoonBattalionBAF.htm A most interesting group of medals to the Rangoon Battalion, and an extremely rare grouping by ethnicity to an Armenian recipient Condition: About GVF

A rare twice ?Mentioned-in-Despatches? Royal Air Force casualty group including a Sudan 1910 medal: Flight Sergeant William Charles Holding, Royal Air Force late Royal Flying Corps - 1914-15 Star (2371 1 A.M. W.G. Holding, R.F.C.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2371. F.Sgt. W.C. Holding R.A.F.) - Interallied Victory Medal. With M.I.D. (2371. F.Sgt. W.C. Holding R.A.F.) - Khedive?s Sudan Medal 1910 .Type II (2371 1 A./M. C.W. Holding, R.F.C.) Note: All medals officially impressed. The BWM with forename initial C instead of G, and forename initials on Sudan medal transposed ? all exactly as issued William Charles Holding, who was born in St. Helens, Lancashire, enlisted in the Royal Flying Corps in November 1914, and was advanced to Air Mechanic 1st Class in July 1915. Posted overseas in November 1915, it is confirmed from the respective Khedives Sudan 1910 medal roll (ref WO 100/407) that William served in Egypt and Sudan in support of the Darfur operations between March to December 1916, for which 23 members of No. 17 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps, were awarded the medal with clasp, and another 37 members of the same squadron received no clasp medals After his service in Egypt and Sudan, William embarked for Salonika, in which theatre he was advanced to Sergeant in February 1917 and was ?Mentioned-n-Despatches? by Milne (London Gazette 28 November 1917 refers), and possibly connected to services in which he received a severe eye wound in August of the same year (telegram from the O.C. of 18 Stationary Hospital refers). Transferred to the newly established Royal Air Force as a Chief Mechanic in April 1918, he won a second Mention-in-Despatches? this time from General Allenby for services in Palestine while operating with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force between 19 September 1918 to 31 January 1919 (London Gazette 5 March 1919 refers). His earlier wound, however, developed serious complications, and as a consequence he was discharged in April 1919 as a result of the ?loss of an eye?. He was awarded the Silver War Badge (No. 10319). Medals sold with copied set of service papers confirming all of above details Ribbons soiled (the group was earlier framed and since removed) Condition: GVF

A rare un-named and un-attributed \'Arctic Convoys\' medal group: - The 1939-1945 Star - The Atlantic Star. With clasp 'France & Germany' - The Arctic Star - War Medal Note: 'The Arctic Star' was only instituted in 2012 - consequently all original issues of this medal are very scarce and rarely seen for sale on the market Award criteria for 'The Arctic Star': The medal was awarded for any length of operational service north of the Arctic Circle by members of the British Armed Forces and the Merchant Navy. The qualifying area is defined as 66° 32’ North Latitude and the qualifying period recognises the particular severity of the conditions experienced by those who served in the Arctic The inclusive qualifying period of service is, 3 September 1939 to 8 May 1945, which dates are the the duration of the Second World War in Europe. Though the Arctic Star is intended to recognise the service of personnel in the Arctic convoys of World War II, other members of the military and civilians may also qualify. Eligibility is defined as follows: - Royal Navy and Merchant Navy personnel must have served anywhere at sea north of the Arctic Circle. This includes, but is not limited exclusively to, those ships which participated in, and in support of convoys to North Russia. Fleet Air Arm personnel who did not qualify by sea service may qualify under the criteria applicable to Royal Air Force personnel - Air crew of the Air Forces are eligible if they landed north of the Arctic Circle or served in the air over this area. Non-air crew who performed operational service in the area, for example ground crew or those who sailed with Catapult Aircraft Merchant Ships, are also eligible - Army personnel who served on His Majesty's ships or in defensively equipped merchant ships qualify under the rules applying to the Navy or Merchant Navy. Personnel who took part in land operations north of the Arctic Circle are also eligible for award - Civilian Members of the few approved categories who qualify for Campaign Stars will be eligible so long as they met any qualifying criteria while they served in support of military operations - Foreign nationals who served in British or Dominion Forces, such as the Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Australian Navy, are eligible for the Arctic Star so long as the individuals have not been recognised by a similar award from their own governments The medals mounted as-worn in the swing style, the ribands suspended from a medal mounting brooch bar that retains its long hinged pin and clasp fittings A fine, excellent condition, rarely seen Arctic Star Condition: EF

A rare unpublished \'Boer War Tribute Medal\' in a South African War group of 3: Corporal Adam Keen, 3rd \'Dumfries\' Volunteer Battalion The King\'s Own Scottish Borderers - QSA. \'Cape Colony\' \'OFS\' \'Johannesburg\' (6973 Cpl. A. Keene. Vol: Coy K.O.Sco:Bord:) - Dumfries, Scotland: South African Campaign 1900 Medal\' to 3rd VB K.O.S.B. (Lc. Corpl. A. Keen) - Third Volunteer Battalion K.O.S.B.. Large h/m silver regimental prize medal The last medal has Obverse: 3/KOSB badge; Reverse: engraved \'Company Champion\' Note: Clasps on QSA (all confirmed as issued per the respective medal roll, ref WO 100/182). Surname on QSA spelled \'Keene\' but correct spelling \'Keen\' shown on the tribute medal all of the copied documents, and named official presentation scroll container Important: The Dumfries South African War Tribute Medal, was not illustrated or described in Hibbards work on \'Tribute Medals\'. This tribute medal is in 9 carat gold and bears hallmarks. Obverse; A a fine die struck raised Imperial Lion on top of a Victorian Crown, and below the numerals III, within laurel wreaths and the legend \'The Kings Own Scottish Borderers\'. Reverse; Laurel wreaths either side and within the die struck raised letters legend \'The South African Campaign 1900\', and within the recipients details which are engraved \'Lc Corpl A. Keen\' Sold together with presentation cylindrical case that contained the recipients \'Freeman\' parchment, and which is named in gilt tooled letters \'Freedom of the Royal Burgh of Dumfries - Presented to Private Adam Keen\', and which was presented to all returning members of the 3rd Volunteer Battalion K.O.S.B. who had served in the South African War. The parchment certificate is no longer present - see attached images Adam Keen was a native of Canobie, Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. He was aged 35 years and by profession a \'Miner\' as well as serving with \'H Coy\' 3rd Volunteer Service Battalion ,The King\'s Own Scottish Borderers, when on 18 January 1900, he attested as a \'Volunteer\' for overseas service during the South African War. His medal and clasp entitlment all confirmed per the respective medal roll (Ref WO 100/182) Also accompanying the medals, will be a copy of the recipients extant service papers. This latter will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: Medals about GVF

A rare \'8th Army\' Gurkha Rifles campaign medal group of 3: 97323 Rifleman Manbahadur Khandka, 1st Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army - The 1939-45 Star (97323 Rfn. Manbahadur Khandka, 9 G.R.) - Africa Star clasp '8th Army' (97323 Rfn. Manbahadur Khandka, 9 G.R.) - War Medal (97323 Rfn. Manbahadur Khandka, 9 G.R.) Note: The medals - all Calcutta Mint - issues are officially impressed, per the naming conventions adopted in India post-independence. The medal clasp '8th Army' is an official 'Royal Mint' issue (clasps were supplied loose to India from the United Kingdom) Important: The recipients regimental number indicates a soldier recruited into the Indian Army sometime after December 1939. The absence of any subsequent Italy Star indicates a Gurkha soldier who was most likely either wounded or otherwise invalided from the service prior to 1/9 GR proceeding to Italy in 1943 The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity, and the Hindu faith, who had enlisted in the Indian Army sometime after December 1939, and who served as a Rifleman with 1st Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles Only one battalion of the 9th Gurkha Rifles served in theatre 'Africa' (inc Egypt, Western Desert, Libya & Tunisia) during the Second World War, vis 1st Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles For their services in Egypt and North Africa 1940-1943, 1st Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles (serving under higher formation 4th Indian Division), received the below following 'Battle Honours': - Djebel-el-Maida - Djebel Garci - Ragoubet Scuissi - North Africa 1940-43 Reference '9th Gurkha Rifles A Regimental History (1817-1947)' (Choudhuri, 1984), 1/9 G.R. served overseas in: Egypt, North Africa, Italy & Greece a total of 4 years, 4 months and 11 days, before returning to India in 1946. During their overseas service with 4th Indian Division, 6 x Officers & 250 Gurkha ranks had been 'Killed' in battle, 11 Officers and 930 Gurkha ranks had been 'Wounded', and 1 Officer and 11 Gurkha ranks remained 'Missing'. An estimated 64 x decorations for gallantry had been won by men of the regiment including: - 1 x Victoria Cross - 5 x Distinguished Service Order - 1 x Order of British India - 12 x Military Cross - 9 x Indian Order of Merit - 22 x Indian Distinguished Service Medal - 14 x Military Medal In addition 33 x Mentions in Despatches had been awarded to 1/9 G.R. The medals are court-mounted in the Indian Army style mounted on buckram, and as-worn by the recipient. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings for wear A rare seen officially named Gurkha Rifles group including an original '8th Army' clasp Condition: VF

A rare \'Anglo-Indian Force\' Great War campaign and volunteer Long Service Medal group of 3: Private Herbert Colin Melville Harrison, 2nd Battalion Bombay Nagpur Railway Regiment, Auxiliary Force India, late Anglo-Indian Force - British War Medal. Silver issue (681 L-Cpl. H. C. Harrison, A.I. Force.) - Interallied Victory Medal 1914-19 (681 L-Cpl. H. C. Harrison, A.I. Force.) - Volunteer LSM (India). GV (Pte. H. C. Harrison, 2. B. N. Ry. R., A.F.I. ) Note: The Interallied Victory Medal only with minor official corrections to 3 x letters of surname & unit, and exactly as issued from the Calcutta Mint Important: The award of the Volunteer Long Service Medal was published in Indian Army Order No 356 of 1932 Henry Collin Melville Harrison, son of Henry William Harrison (Engine Driver with South Indian Railway) and Jane Harrison (nee Wright) was a native of, Ootacumund, Madras Presidency, where he was born on 20 May 1897 (baptized on 9 June 1897). During the Great War, Henry was one of just over an estimated 600 Eurasian volunteers that served with the infantry contingent of the war raised (1916) 'Anglo Indian Force', a generic volunteer force that was formed to recruit exclusively from the Eurasian population of British India. Prior to the creation of the 'Anglo Indian Force', it is estimated that the Eurasian community in British India, had already provided 8,000 recruits to the British Armed Forces especially the British Army) and certain Indian Army and Royal Indian Marine services / trades. The 'Anglo Indian Force' comprised, artillery, cavalry and infantry, but never deployed overseas as a composite unit. The Cavalry squadrons were converted to 'Signallers' and served attached to British & Indian cavalry brigades in India and overseas. Some artillery volunteers, served in Mesopotamia attached to front-line units of the Royal Regiment of Artillery. Only a few hundred of the, infantry component, served overseas in Mesopotamia. On arrival in Mesopotamia the infantry of the 'Anglo Indian Force' was dispersed, its men scattered at platoon and company level across the Lines of Communication. A cyber search of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for casualties of the 'Anglo Indian Force' returned only 10 x names of AIF personnel that lost their lives in the Great War, this included 5 x soldiers that died in India, and 5 x soldiers who died in Mesopotamia - other deaths almost occurred but cannot be ascertained from the CWGC site as the casualties parent unit designation was not always recorded in the returns....... On his return to India, and discharge from the 'Anglo Indian Force', Herbert was employed with the Bombay Nagpur Railway Company, and located at Kharagpur, India, from where he worked the line of the BNR in his capacity as a 'Travelling Ticket Inspector'. Herbert (25) married Ivy Jane Seal (22) at Kharagpur on, 4 June 1924. By 1943, Herbert was holding the appointment of 'District Inspector Audit', but sadly died that same year, at the 'European Hospital', Kharagpur on, 6 July 1943 A rare Indian Volunteers group and - the only group we have handled (or sighted) - that has additionally included the recipients companion Volunteer Long Service Medal Condition: The VLSM neatly re-pinned at claw toned VF

A rare \'Boer Gunner\'s\' campaign & police medal group of 3: First Class Constable W. J. Groenewald, Foot Police, Orange Free State Division, South African Police late Artillerist Staats Artillerie The group comprises: 1). Union of South Africa: Anglo-Boer War Medal / Medalje voor de Anglo-Boere Oorlog (Artlst. W.J. Groenwald) 2). Union of South Africa: Police Good Service Medal. 1st type (No 2265 (F) 1/C Constable. W.J. Groenewald.) 3). Union of South Africa: South Africa War Service Medal 1939-1945 Important: The recipient W. J. Groenewald is confirmed in the nominal roll of the Staatsartillerie van de Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (State Artillery of the South African Republic), or Staatsartillerie / Staats Artillerie, (eng States Artillery) the only regular military unit of the Boer Republic, in which unit he is confirmed as having served in the 1st Battery Staats Artillerie, from June 1899, and in which he held the badge number 432 (on-line records held at the ABO Museum, Bloemfontein refer). On, 1 April 1913, the South African Police Force was established, the personnel being mostly drawn from amongst the hitherto separate existing police forces of the respective states of the Union. At establishment, each member of the South African Police Force was allocated a unique service number in the range 1 to 4011. For each of the 5 x Divisions of the South Africa Police, or SAP, a unique block of \'Force Numbers\' was allocated for Constables, and the block 2116-2456 was allocated to the Orange Free State Division of the South African Police. From the naming on his Police Good Service Medal the recipient has been positively identified as having been on the original muster of the \'Foot Police\' of the Orange Free State Division, South African Police, in 1913, and by the time he was awarded his Police Good Service Medal he was holding the rank of 1st Class Constable The South African Police Faithful Service Medal was first instituted in 1923 - and the first type issue with obverse legend \'Police Service\' in English & \'Politie Dienst\' Dutch languages was only awarded through to 1932. The medal could have been awarded for either 18 years exemplary service, or bestowed for a specific act of gallantry or distinguished conduct A rare combination of Union of South Africa medals to a former Boer Gunner Condition: About GVF

A rare \'Burma Volunteer\'s \' World Wars medal group of 8: Major David McCreadie, Upper Burma Battalion, late Rangoon Battalion (Highland Company), Burma Auxiliary Force, & formerly 2nd Queen Victoria\'s Own Madras Sappers & Miners, Indian Army - British War Medal 1914-20. Silver issue (2-Lieut. D. Mc. Creadie) - IGS 1908. GV 'Afghanistan NWF 1919' (Lieut. D. Mc. Creadie, 2 Q.V.O. S & M.) - The 1939-45 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Coronation Medal 1937 (Capt. D. McCreadie, Rangoon Batt. B.A.F.) - ED. GVI Type I 'Burma' (Capt. David McCreadie, Rangoon Battn. Burma A.F.) Note: The IGS 1908 medal with contemporary engraved corrections to the rank & name only. The integral 'Burma' top bar adapted to facilitate court mounting Medals and clasps confirmed as under: - British War Medal: Indian Army Lists - IGS 1908 Medal & clasp: Indian Army List Supplements - Coronation Medal 1937: Burma Contingent allocation - Efficiency Decoration: Burma Gazette 26 August 1939 Important: (Reference 'The Efficiency Decoration Instituted 1930' (John Tamplin, 1987) this is one of only an estimated 16 x gazetted awards of the GVI issue Efficiency Decoration with integral top bar 'Burma' Provenance: The John Tamplin Collection (2009) David McCreadie, son of Thomas McCreadie & 'Maggie' D. McCreadie (nee Boyd), was a native of, Bonhill, Dumbarton, Scotland where he was born circa 1893. Sometime after 1911, and before the Great War, David McCreadie, had relocated to Rangoon, Burma, where he was employed as an 'Assistant' with Rowe & Co., General Importers, Rangoon. He was employed with them until circa 1940-41, when he was employed as an Assistant with Stuart, Smith & Allen, Chartered and Registered Agents, Rangoon. David had the ability to speak both Burmese and Hindustani. He was appointed to the I.A.R.O. on 24 June 1918 as a 2nd Lieutenant, and was advanced to Lieutenant on 24 June 1919. He served in the Great War (served at Bangalore Cantonment) and in the Third Afghan War with the 2nd Battalion Queen Victoria’s Own Sappers & Miners. Continuing his service after the war, McCreadie joined the Auxiliary Forces (India). He was appointed a 2nd Lieutenant in the Rangoon Battalion A.F.(I) on 10 August 1928. He was promoted to Lieutenant on 10 August 1931 and Captain on 25 September 1935. The Rangoon Battalion subsequently became part of the Burma Auxiliary Force. At the time of the Coronation in 1937, Captain McCreadie formed part of the Burma Coronation Contingent (which comprised 30 x All Ranks & Races) and travelled to the United Kingdom to take part in the official Coronation parade, for which service he was awarded the 1937 Coronation Medal (30 x medals awarded to the Burma Contingent). David was posted to the Upper Burma Battalion, B.A.F. from 1938. McCreadie was promoted to Major on 18 January 1939. He was awarded the Efficiency Decoration (Burma) in 1939, this notified in the Burma Gazette of 26 August 1939. David was on leave in the United Kingdom in 1940, where in Scotland, he was for a period, the Platoon Commander of the Vale of Leven Company, Home Guard, prior to his departure for Rangoon, and destination 'Mandalay' later that year (The Lennox Herald, refers). David had returned to Burma before the outbreak of the Pacific War (on 8 December 1941). as shipping records show that on 21 August 1940 he embarked at the port of Glasgow aboard the S.S. 'Yoma' bound for destination Rangoon, Burma. After the start of the Pacific War, Major McCreadie was mobilized for service with the Burma Auxiliary Force and was one of many to join the exodus of British, Burmese & Indian personnel that made the long desperate fighting retreat to the safety of British India, in which latter place the remnants of the Burma Auxiliary Force were, re-grouped, re-equipped & reassigned to play their part in the 'War Against Japan'. Major McCreadie continued to live and work in Burma, until sometime shortly after Burmese independence, as immigration shipping passenger manifests from 1949, record him described as a 'Company Director; who had sailed from Rangoon, Burma, aboard the Bibby Line vessel 'Herefordshire' bound for the British port of Southampton, where the vessel docked on 27 May 1949 David McCreadie (32) married Kathleen Mary Wright (28) at, Insein, Burma, on 26 September 1925. The couple were subsequently blessed with the birth of a daughter Ethel K. McCreadie, who was born at, Insein, Burma, in 1926 The medals are sold with a quantity of various hard-copy research The medals mounted for display in the court-style. The medals stitched down by thread on a flock backed board A very rare Efficiency Decoration medal group to a Scottish expatriate who lived and served in Burma over a period of about 35 years Important: The image of Captain McCreadie is not included in the sale, and is here shown for illustrative purposes only Condition: GVF

A rare \'Decorated for Burma\' Royal Nepal Army \'World War\'s\' medal group of 7: Sardar Fatteh Bahadur Panday, O.B.E., Second in Command Mahindra Dal Regiment, Nepalese Contingent, late Captain, Shree Nath Regiment, Royal Nepal Army - Nepal: Assam-Burma Campaign Medal. Silver - Order of the British Empire (Mily): 4th Class \'Officer\' (O.B.E.) Type II. On \'Sterling\' investiture pin - British War Medal. Silver issue (4 Capt. Fatteh Bahadur Pande. Sree Nath.) - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp - The Burma Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal (Sardar Fatteh Bahadur Panday, Nepalese Contgt.) The OBE riband retaining its original \'sterling\' marked investiture pin with pin & clasp fittings as issued. The BWM still mounted on it\'s medal mounting bar, and as-worn by the recipient during the inter-war years. The mounting brooch retaining it\'s original hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with: - Original, folded, bestowal document for the O.B.E. (this is intact and in overall fine condition except for a vertical stain that we opine could benefit from professional restoration by an archivist (a/f)) Note: Sree Nath Regiment of the Royal Nepal Army served on garrison duty in British India during the Great War, and was only entitled to award of the British War Medal. For the Second World War, the regiments of the Nepalese Contingent that served on active service in Assam / Burma, and who met the respective qualifying criteria were where eligible awarded the Burma Star quartet - including Defence Medal - with the War Medal\'s being the only awards to be issued officially named Provenance: Collection of the late Lieutenant-Colonel \'Mike\' Barrett, O.B.E., Queen\'s Gurkha Signals (Spink, 2022) - when it hammered at GBP 1000 Rarity: Only 3 x O.B.E.\'s. were awarded to Officer\'s of the Nepalese Contingent for active service in Burma / India during the Second World War O.B.E. verification: The award was published in the London Gazette issue of 2 November 1945, where the recipient is shown as Major (now Sardar) Fateh Bahadur Panday, late 2nd i/c Mahindra Dal Regiment. The gazette referred to included a total of three Royal Nepal Army officers who were to be Honorary Officers of the Military Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Mahindra Dal Regiment in Burma 1944-45: The below following summary of the units \'Combat Operations\' is is from the reference \'Nepal a Small Nation in the Vortex of International Conflicts (Prem R. Uprety, 1984)\': Quote, The contribution of Mahindra Dal was significant both for their offences and holding their defensive line. This battalion, which fought for the British in the Lucknow siege of 1857, and in the North West Frontier in the Great War, was one of the first units of the Fourteenth Army to cross Chindwin in September and to enter into Central Burma. The most notable achievement of this battalion was the successful capture of the oil wells at Indaw. Unquote. The same source reports that the Battalion War Diary of Mahindra Dal, records that the regiment reconnoitered more than 12,000 miles while deployed on active service and patrolling in Burma 1944-45 Rarity: An exceedingly rare to unit medal group to a Nepalese Military Officer who served in both World War\'s, as Britain\'s most oldest and most staunch Asian ally Condition: VF

A rare \'Double Issue\' medal group of 5 to a former Gurkha Rifleman who fought against the Japanese in Burma and the Viet Minh in Indochina (Vietnam): Sapper Ranbahadur Limbu Gurkha Engineers late 11th Gurkha Rifles & 4th Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles - Burma Star - War Medal 1939-45 - General Service Medal 1918-62. GVI clasps \'S.E. Asia 1945-46\' & \'Malaya\' (108655. Qfn. Ranb’dr Limbu. 4/10 G.R.) - India Independence Medal 1947 (108655 Rfn. Ranbahadur Limbu. 11 G.R.) - Indian Independence Medal 1947 (21135736. Spr. Ranbahadur. Limbu. G.R.) GSM 1919-62: The upper claps attached by the customary rod. The first letter of the recipient abbreviated rank for Rifleman, has been officially impressed with the letter \'Q\' rather then \'R\' - the naming exactly as issued portant: The only \'Infantry\' units of the British Empire to serve in French Indochina (Vietnam) and fight against the Viet-Minh in the period 1945-46, were British & Indian Officers, together with Indian & Gurkha VCO\'s & \'Other Ranks\' of the British Indian Army. All of the British Indian Army infantry units to serve in French Indochina had hitherto served in the Burma campaign fighting the Imperial Japanese Army The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity from Easter Nepal, who at the time of the Malaya Emergency was holding the rank of Sapper, while serving with the Gurkha Engineers of the British Army During the Second World War and immediate Post-War 1945-46 operations in Indochina (Vietnam), the recipient had served as an infantryman, holding the rank of Rifleman while serving with the war raised 4th Battalion 10th Gurkha Tifles of the British Indian Army 4th Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles: Raised at Abbottabad, North West Frontier Province of British India, on, 15 March 1941. The battalion subsequently served in, India, Ceylon Colony, Burma & French Indochina (now Vietnam) and Cambodia. During its immediate post-war service in French Indochina 1945-46, it served as one of 3 x Indian Army infantry battalions under higher formations 100th Indian Infantry Brigade of 20th (Tulwar) Indian Division of the British Indian Army By 17 October, the last units and formations of the 20th Indian Division had arrived and were ready to move against the Viet Minh. It was decided to send the 100th Indian Infantry Brigade, commanded by Brigadier C.H.B. \'Roddy\' Rodham, and supporting arms to the north and north-east of Saigon into the Thu Duc/Thu Dau Mot/Bien Hoa areas. Intelligence reports stated that the Viet Minh strength lay in these areas, and there was a clear need to break the Viet Minh ring of control surrounding Saigon. Brigadier Rodham informed the Japanese command in the region that the 100th Brigade was coming to occupy the area and assume responsibility for the maintenance of law and order over the course of 23-25 October. The Japanese were asked to continue disarming the Viet Minh, searching for weapons, and clearing areas around the main towns. The Japanese troops now fell under the command of Brigadier Rodham and his brigade. The various units of the 100th Indian Brigade—the 1/1st Gurkha Rifles, 4/10th Gurkha Rifles, 14/13th Frontier Force Rifles 84 and the 16th Light Cavalry 85—carried out a well-planned and executed operation to clear the areas to the north of Saigon. The Japanese carried out the static duties of defence, while the Brigade operated mobile columns to destroy any opposition and deal with any road blocks. The units of the 100th Brigade defaulted to their wartime experience, and created combined arms mobile units. By the end of November, units of the 100th Indian Brigade had been used in mobile columns to engage pockets of the Viet Minh and had disarmed thousands of Japanese While 10th Gurkha Rifles was one of the four Gurkha Rifles regiments that was selected to transfer to the British Army from 1 January 1948 - only the regular 1st & 2nd battalions of 10 GR were to be transferred - the two war raised, vis 3rd and 4th battalions being disbanded in India in 1946 & 1947 respectively. Gurkhas - including Rifleman Ranbahadur Limbu - from the disbanded 4/10 GR that wished to continue to serve with the Indian Army from 15 August 1947, were subsequently transferred to post Independence raised 11th Gurkha Rifles (vis the recipients 1st Independence Medal), all of whom received their Independence medals named to the post-independence 11th Gorkha Rifles, and not their pre-independence units. Evidently, Ranbahadur, subsequently quickly took his discharge from the Indian Army and enlisted in the British Army, being posted to the newly raised Gurkha Engineers (where cadres for the new unit were raised at Kluang, Malaya, in end 1948, then styled as Royal Engineers Gurkha, Gurkha Training Battalion), where for some reason, when the medal rolls were compiled Ranbahadur was awarded a second India Independence Medal. All Indian Independence Medals issued retroactively to Gurkha Engineers (which corps included Gurkha veterans of every former infantry regiment of the British Indian Army), were all officially impressed showing the generic unit designation \'G.R.\' (for Gurkha Rifles). The only way of identifying, whether Independence Medals were named to any of the Gurkha Engineers, is the presence in the naming of the rank \'Sapper\' abbreviated as Spr! Ranbahadur\'s Independence Medal being impressed with his \'Sapper\' rank and his unique British Army number in the block uniquely allocated to the Brigade of Gurkhas from 1 January 1948 The medals mounted for wear \'In the Hills\' the medals suspended from silk ribands. The reverse of the metal mounting bar retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings A most unusual and scarce double issue of the India Independence Medal Condition: VF

A rare \'Killed-in-Action\' Battle of Tamaai, Egypt & Sudan Campaign Medal Pair: Private John Payne, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders The pair comprises: a). Egypt & Sudan Medal. Dated 1882 & 3 clasps \'Tel-El-Kebir\', \'Suakin 1884\' & \'El-Teb_Tamaai\' (1555, Pte. J. Payne, 1/Gord: Highrs) b). Egypt: Khedive\'s Egypt Star. Obverse dated 1882 Note: With a pawbrokers mark (?) etched on one of the reverse star points Killed-in-Action: Private John Payne 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders is confirmed \'Killed-in-Action\', at the desert battle of \'Tamaai\', on, 13 March 1884 At the Battle of Tamaai, fought on 13 March 1884, the British force lost 5 officers and 86 Other Ranks killed (including Private J. Payne) with 7 officers and 103 other ranks wounded with 19 men missing. The Gordon casualties at Tamaai included 4 x Privates killed (vis 1763 Private John Lebreth; 1555 Private John Payne, 1822 Private Charles Ryder and 958 Private James McLeod) and 9 x \'Other Ranks\' wounded, of whom 1714 Corporal Kenneth McKenzie subsequently died of his wounds The service and supreme sacrifice of Private J. Payne is commemorated in perpetuity upon a regimental granite \'Celtic Cross\' memorial located at Duthie Park, Aberdeen, Scotland, that commemorates all those Gordon Highlanders who died in the campaign in Egypt and the Sudan 1882-1885 The Aberdeen Evening Express issue of, 5 June 1884 contained the below following article pertaining to the regimental memorial erected to the fallen of the Egyptian Campaign of 1882, and the Soudan Campaign of 1884: Quote, A TRIBUTE TO VALOUR MONUMENT IN DUTHIE PARK A monument of the \"granite grey\" has this afternoon been erected in Duthie Park to commemorate the gallant conduct of the Gordon Highlanders in the Egyptian campaign of 1882. The site selected for the memorial is in the vicinity of the entrance to the park at Ferryhill. The monument which was sculptured at the Granite Works of Messer\'s A. McDonald & Co, in Constitution Street, is in the form of a Scotch Cross, about 15 feet in height, and stands on a rough pedestal of granite at an elevation of about seven feet. The top part of the cross is elaborately sculptured. Below this is the representation of a medallion resting upon, a St. Andrew\'s Cross, and encircled by a wreath of the Scotch thistle and the words \"Gordon Highlanders\"; and on a scroll immediately below the medallion is the motto \"Bydand\". In the centre of the medallion are a sphinx and a tiger, with the words \"Egypt\" and \" India,\" denoting the campaigns in which the Highlanders have specially distinguished themselves. On the back of the memorial is the following list of names of the gallant soldiers, whose memory the memorial is designed to perpetuate:- \"Erected by the officers, non-commissioned officers, and men of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, to the memory of their comrades, who were killed in action, or who died of wounds or disease contracted during the Egyptian campaign, 1882.\" On the back of the cross are the names of the officers and men, as follows. Egypt, 1882. Lieutenant H. G. Brooks, Lance-Sergeant Patrick Fitzgerald, Lance-Corporal William Munro, Privates Thomas Smith, William Wilson, Thomas Bartlett, William Martin, Henry Hodges and Robert Dyer.\" \"Soudan , 1884. Corporal Kenneth M\'Kenzie, Privates John Lebreth, Charles Ryder, John Payne and James M\'Leod.\" Unquote. Note: Contrary to the claim of the correspondent, only the names of those killed or died of wounds were, and are, engraved on the memorial Medal & clasps verification: 1555 Private John Payne - a unique name on the Gordon\'s medal roll - is confirmed entitled to both medals and all 3 x clasps per the respective campaign medal rolls for the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders reference WO 100/59 (this for the medal with clasp \'Tel-el-Kebir\' & \'Bronze Star) & WO 100/66 (this for the 2 x post 1882 clasps, shown on roll as 1555 \'F\' (sic) Payne, with remark (Dead A.G. List 151 - this latter for Adjutant General List 151) A rare Killed-in-Action Victorian campaign medal pair for the Soudan Campaign of 1884 Cut and paste bellow link into google search, for an excellent article of the Gordon Highlanders services in Egypt & Sudan 1882-1885, that was published in the regimental journal of 4/SCOTS \'The Highlander\' issue of 2022: - https://www.thehighlanderonline.co.uk/2022/The_Highlander_2022_2pp.pdf Sold together with some hard-copied photocopied Muster Roll / Pay list extract pages and other related research including copied extract pages from the respective campaign medal rolls of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders Condition: VF

A rare \'Korea Service\' & 1965 Indo-Pak War medal group of 3: Lance-Naik Kishan Chand, 3rd Battalion Dogra Regiment, Indian Army - Raksha Medal 1965 (3943202 L/NK. Kishan Chand Dogra.) - Sainya Service Medal (Medal for Arduous Terrain Service) with Hindi clasp \'Jammu-Kashmir\' (3943202 L-NK-CK. K, Chand. Dogra R.) - Videsh Seva Medal(Foreign Service Medal). With clasp in Hindi \'Korea\' (3943202 L-NK-CK. Kishan Chand, Dogra R.) Last single letter \'A\' in regiment name has been double struck, and is exactly as issued The recipient was a an Indian soldier of Dogra Rajput ethnicity and the Hindu faith who latterly held the appointment of \'Lance-Naik (Lance-Corporal), while serving with a battalion of the Dogra Regiment, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army The 3rd Battalion, Dogra Regiment, was the only battalion from the Dogra Regiment that served in Korea with the Indian Custodian Force An estimated 125,000 North Korean and Chinese POW\'s had been captured by United Nations Forces during the Korean War, and post armistice, approximately more than a third of those POW\'s were refusing repatriation. The military force of the Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission (chaired by India), was exclusively provided by the Indian Army, where it deployed as a \'Brigade\' size force called the \'Indian Custodian Force\' with function to provIde the security to protect, guard, process and where possible repatriate the remaining POW\'s In total, India sent 5 x contingents of army & red cross personnel to the Indian Custodian Force, the contingents embarking from India variously between 18 March - 25 September 1953 The Videsh Seva Medal was created on 26 January 1960, and the clasp \'Korea\' (instituted by MOD Notification No. 1339 of 22 July 1960) became the very first clasp to be awarded with the \'Overseas Medal\' A rare seen medal group to an infantry regiment of the Indian Army for \'Korea\' Condition: GVF

A rare \'Padre\'s\' medal group of 7 - to the most decorated Indian Ecclesiastical Establishment \'Padre\' of the Second World War: Captain the Reverend Thomas Walters, M.B.E., Indian Ecclesiastical Establishment, late 14th & 5th Indian Divisions The group comprises: - Member of the Order of the British Empire (Military). 2nd Type - The 1939-1945 Star - The Africa Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. With Mention-in-Despatches \'Oakleaf\' emblem - India Independence Medal 1947 (IEE-160170 Rev. T. Walters, I.E.E.) The award of the M.B.E. was published in the London Gazette issue of 8 June 1944 The official recommendation for the M.B.E. award: Quote, ‘For devotion to duty of a very high order. Both in action in Arakan and in the present location of the 14 Indian Division he has been untiring in his work in connection with the spiritual and moral welfare of the Division. He has sympathy and commands a very high measure of respect throughout the Division. His sermons are consistently very good indeed and he fills his church to capacity at all voluntary services. His work has had a very marked effect on the morale of this Division and has been of very great value to the Divisional Commander.’ Unquote. In addition to the M.B.E. \'Padre\' Walters was awarded no less than 5 x Mentions-in-Despatches: - 08/07/1941: Middle East - 30/12/1941: Middle East Force - 10/01/1946: Burma - 09/05/1946: Burma - 19/09/1946: Burma Most Decorated: We have cross-referenced all of the \'Padres\' who were mobilized for active service with the Indian Ecclesiastical Service Establishment 1939-1947, and with a total of 6 x gazetted awards, Captain the Reverend Thomas Walters, M.B.E., was the single most decorated Chaplain of the Indian Ecclesiastical Establishment during the Second World War Thomas Walters, who was born in 1900, was first appointed to the Indian Ecclesiastical Establishment in 1938. Described as a \'Reverend\' on \'Government Service\', on 24 September 1938, he sailed from Southampton, England, bound for Bombay, India, aboard the P & O Liner S.S. \'Narkunda\'. On arrival in India, Thomas was posted to the Madras Presidency, where he took up a post as a Probationary Chaplain, with effective rank date from 15 October 1938. The Indian Army Lists 1939-1947 include multiple entries for Thomas Walters, that show he was the only Chaplain from the, Madras branch, of the I.E.E., to be mobilized and serve overseas in the Middle East 1940-1942. From the IA lists consulted, the following entries are summarised: - Oct 1939: Probationary Chaplain - Calicut with Cannanore, Calicut - Jul 1940: Probationary Chaplain - Chaplain to Forces in (sic) Field Service (1 of only 2 x Chaplains, the other from Bengal, shown as \'Overseas\') - Jan1941: Probationary Chaplain - Overseas (1 of only 5 x Chaplains, 4 from Bengal & 1 x Madras shown as \'Overseas\') - Jul 1941: Probationary Chaplain - Overseas (1 of only 5 x Chaplains, 4 from Bengal & 1 x Madras shown as \'Overseas\') - Oct 1941: Probationary Chaplain - Overseas (1 of only 9 x Chaplains, 8 from Bengal & 1 x Madras shown as \'Overseas\') - Jul 1942: Probationary Chaplain - Overseas (1 of only 18 x Chaplains, 17 from Bengal & 1 x Madras shown as \'Overseas\') - Apr 1943: Probationary Chaplain - Overseas (1 of only 3 x Chaplains, 2 from Bengal & 1 x Madras shown as \'Overseas\') - Apr 1944: Junior Chaplain - Effective rank from 13 October 1940. Shown as \'Mobilised\' (1 of 20 x Chaplains, 16 from Bengal, 2 x Madras & 2 x Bombay) - Oct 1944: Junior Chaplain - Shown with M.B.E. (the only member of the Madras See with an order/decoration ). Status \'Mobilised\' - Oct 1945: Junior Chaplain - Shown with M.B.E. (the only member of the Madras See with an order/decoration ). Status \'Mobilised\' - Oct 1946: Junior Chaplain - Shown with M.B.E. (the only member of the Madras See with an order/decoration ). At location \'Trimulgherry\' In total no more than 20 x Chaplains from the three \'Sees\' of the Indian Ecclesiastical Establishment were mobilised and served overseas from India (Middle East & Burma) during the Second World War - and although at least 1 x DSO (Hazell) & 1 x MC were awarded to Chaplains of the I.E.E., it was Chaplain Thomas Walters M.B.E. who was the single most decorated. \'Padre\' Walters awards were all awards earned on active service, \'in the field\' while serving with 5th \'Ball of Fire\' Indian Division, in the Middle East (Sudan, Ethiopia, Cyprus & Egypt) between 1940-1942, and with 14th Indian Division in India & Burma (Arakan Campaign) 1942-1945 In the immediate post-war years - and prior to his marriage - the Reverend Thomas Walters is recorded as having visited the United Kingdom, during which time his contact residence address was given as, 166 Ducane Road, London, W.12. He returned to India aboard the Union Castle Line vessel \'Dunbar Castle\' that sailed on 11 April 1946, from Southampton, England, bound for Bombay, India, at which time, Thomas, is shown on the passenger manifest as a \'Chaplain\'. In the same year that he returned to India, Thomas Walters married Lucy Florence Davan at his very own \'Parish\', viz, the Garrison \'All Saints\' Church, Trimulgherry, (Secunderabad Cantonment), Madras Presidency, India, in 1946. Lucy - born circa 1918 - was the widow of the late Captain Kenneth Edmund Davan of the Leicestershire Regiment (who had died on 30 July 1946, and is buried at Calcutta, Bhowanipore, Cemetery Although Chaplain Thomas Walters, had contracted to continue to serve with the Indian Ecclesiastical Establishment, beyond, 15 August 1947, the demise of British rule in India - and hence the need for the provision of \'Ecclesiastical\' services for British troops in India, made the Indian Ecclesiastical Establishment redundant. The Indian Ecclesiastical Establishment was formally wound down in the months following the independence of India, and by March 1948 was disbanded. The Reverend Thomas Walters and his wife Lucy Walters (the couple had no children), left India in early 1948, for permanent resettlement in the United Kingdom, when they sailed aboard the Anchor Line vessel \'Cilicia\' (that had previously been converted as an aircraft carrier during the Second World War) from Bombay, India, and disembarked at, Liverpool, England, on 18 February 1948. The couple\'s residence address was cited as c/o Midland Bank, Wakefield, Yorkshire. Interestingly, at this time, Thomas Walters, (47 years of age) who is shown as being a \'Clerk in H/O (Holy Orders), was not the only returning civilian \'Padre\' of the Madras See of the late Indian Ecclesiastical Establishment, as a colleague, and fellow padre, John Murdock Wallace, who had been appointed Probationary Chaplain, on 20 October 1943, and had lately been located at St Thomas Mount, Madras The medals suspended from their issue silk ribands and mounted in the swing-style as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the long-hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold with hard copy of the M.B.E. Recommendation and respective entry pages from the London Gazette for each of his 6 x awards An excessively rare and unique group of medals to the Indian Ecclesiastical Establishment - that was disbanded in 1947 - and unique as the only \'Padre\' of the Indian Ecclesiastical Establishment to have been decorated on 6 x separate occasions for distinguished services during the Second World War Condition: GVF

A rare, and almost certainly regimentally unique ?Congo Service? campaign medal group of 6: Major Robert Joseph Drummond, Worcestershire Regiment - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI 'Malaya' 'Cyprus' (Capt. R.J. Drummond. Worc. R.) - Ghana: Republic Day Medal 1960 (Armed Forces Reverse) - United Nations: Service Medal for Congo (ONUC). Type I riband & clasp 'Congo' - Ghana: Ghana United Nations Service Medal for Congo with clasp 'Congo' The respective 'Authority' for British secondment personnel to accept and wear without restriction the UN and both Ghanaian awards are contained in the below Army Council Instructions; - United Nations UNOC Medal: Army Order 50 of 1962 amended by 15 of 1966 - Ghana Republic Medal: - Ghana Congo Medal: 289 of 1962 Robert Joseph Drummond, son of Major James Henry Drummond R.A.P.C., was born in York, England, on 1 July 1923. His education included several years in Tienstin, China (1933-1935) during which time his father was Regimental Sergeant Major of the R.A.P.C. detachments serving in China. Robert enlisted in the British Army in July 1941, and on 1 July 1945 was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Worcestershire Regiment. Subsequent promotions included; Captain 1 July 1951, and Major on 1 July 1958. Active overseas and campaign service included; Malaya between January 1952 to May 1953 with 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment; Cyprus between October 1956 to June 1958 with 1st Battalion Staffordshire Regiment; Ghana & Congo between 26 November 1958 to 19 July 1960 seconded to 2nd Battalion Ghana Regiment Note: Back straps of GSM clasps customary removed to facilitate professional court mounting The medal mounted-as-worn on original court-mounting by Spink of London. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings. A rare grouping to the British Army, and almost certainly a, unique to regiment, combination of medals and clasps to an officer of the Worcestershire Regiment. Rare. Sold together with various copied research Condition: Mostly GVF

A rarely seen Mysore State Forces \'Malaya Campaign\' medal group of 3 to an Indian Princely State unit: Sepoy Papiah 1st Mysore Infantry, Mysore Army - The 1939-45 Star (2382 L/Nk. Papiah, Mysore S.F. (Inf.)) - The Burma Star (2382 L/Nk. Papiah, Mysore S.F. (Inf.)) - War Medal 1939-45 (2382 L/Nk. Papiah, Mysore S.F. (Inf.)) Note: All medals are officially impressed Indian issues The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith serving as a Lance-Naick (Lance-Corporal) with the 1st Battalion Mysore Infantry, Mysore Army 1 Mysore Infantry comprised Hindu, Muslim and Christians classes mostly recruited from within Mysore State. Under the Indian States Forces 1939 Scheme, the unit was classified a General Service Unit and on 11 November 1940 was mobilized & deployed to the city of Jhansi located in British Central India. In 1941, the regiment embarked overseas for Malaya, where they were allocated duties in the defence of British airfields on the Malay Peninsula. at the start of the Pacific War - The War against Japan - on 8 December 1941, the regiment was located in defensive positions at two airfields in the North of the country, where the regiment was split with 2 x company's located at Machang Aerodrome and the other 2 x companies located at Gong Kedak Aerodrome The Mysore's were virtually destroyed during the Malayan Campaign 1941-1942, and what remained of the unit surrendered to the Imperial Japanese Army at the fall of Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942. Reference 'The Maharajas' Paltans A History of the Indian State Forces (1888-1948) (Head & McClenaghan, 2013), it is reported that 1 Mysore Infantry lost 157 personnel killed / missing presumed dead in the Malaya Campaign. By contrast the Commonwealth War Graves Commission includes the details of only 79 x Mysore's commemorated by the CWGC at the Kranji War Memorial in Singapore (another 2 x 1st Mysore's who died on or after 15 August 1945 in India are also commemorated). The disparity in recorded losses is most likely due to those Mysore's who may have joined the puppet Indian National Army, and died while serving with the INA, and who of course would not be recorded by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Lance-Naik Papiah is not one of those Mysore's recorded by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, and basis he lived to receive his medals, was almost certainly one of the Mysore soldiers who remained loyal and incarcerated as a Prisoner of War of the Japanese in the period 1942-1945 A rare officially named medal group to 1st Mysore Infantry Condition: VF

A Regimental Group of 11 to a \'Die-Hard\' who was Second-in-Command of his Battalion and Decorated for Gallant & Distinguished Service during the Battle for Hong Kong: Colonel Sidney Frank Hedgecoe, 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment - The 1939-45 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. With 'Mention in Despatches' Oakleaf emblem With 7 x Regimental Sports Medals all named: 1). Aldershot Command Athletic Association, Command Unit Team Boxing Championships 1923-24, Winners, 1st Bn The Middlesex Regt, Officers Middle Weight, bronze, 39mm 2). Aldershot Command Unit Team Boxing Championship 1925, Winners, 1st Bn Middlesex Regt, Officers Middle Weight, bronze, 38mm 3). - Aldershot Command Rugby Competition 1924-25, Runners Up, 1st Middlesex Regt, bronze, 32mm 4). - British Army Inter Unit Boxing Medal, 1924, 1st Gloucestershire v. 1st Middlesex, Officers Middle Weight, Winner, silver, 38mm 5). - British Army Regimental Medal: Middlesex Regiment, Athletics 1924, Champion Company, G Coy, silver, 32mm 6). British Army Regimental Medal. Middlesex Regiment: Inter Coy 220 Yds Relay 1924, silver, 38mm 7). British Army Regimental Medal. Middlesex Regiment: Inter Coy 100 Yds Relay 1924, silver, 38mm Note: Each of the 7 x British Army and Regimental Sports Medals are named, as issued, to the recipient Important: During the Battle of Hong Kong, 8-25 December 1941, Major S. F. Hedgecoe was Second in Command of 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment. He was captured by the Imperial Japanese Army on 25 December 1941, and remained incarcerated in Hong Kong until being liberated in September 1945 For his services during the Battle for Hong Kong, Sidney Hedgecoe was decorated with the award of a Mention-in-Despatches (MID), that was published in the London Gazette issue of 26 August 1946. The preamble to the award quoted below: Quote, The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Defence of Hong Kong in 1941.... Unquote. General Maltby's Despatch published in the London Gazette of 1946, shows that 1/Middlesex recorded a strength of 36 x Officers at the start of the Battle for Hong Kong, of which subsequently 10 x were Killed or Died of Wounds during the battle, 2 were posted as 'Missing' & 4 were 'Wounded-in-Action, the remainder became Prisoners of War Important Witness: Major Hedgecoe's 'Liberation Questionnaire' is extant and is held and accessible at The National Archives. His 'Liberation Questionnaire' is especially detailed, not least the inclusion of the report he compiled and submitted dated 1 September 1945 (only 2 days after 'Liberation'), wherein he gave witness account of aspects to the sequence of events, pertaining to the interrogations and tortures of Captain D. Ford (Royal Scots), Flight Lieutenant H. Gray (R.A.F.) & Lt-Col L. A. Newnham (Middlesex Regiment), who were executed by the Japanese in 1943 - and which officers would all subsequently be awarded posthumous awards of the George Cross for their outstanding acts of defiance and gallant conduct during their period of incarceration. Sidney Frank Hedgecoe, son of Sidney Septimus Hedgecock-Hedgecoe & Julia Hedgecoe (nee Shirley) was a native of England, where he was born on 22 July 1898. Frank was first commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant into the British Army - and the Middlesex Regiment - on 27 October 1918. Promoted Lieutenant on 22 July 1898. He served in France and Flanders 28 April 1918 to 15 July 1918, during which time he was 'Wounded-in-Action' (awarded British War & Interallied Victory Medals - both of which were lost at Hong Kong in 1941, and replacements issued to recipient at cost (Medal Index Card refers), and returned to the Western From for a second stint on the front-line 15 October 1918 - 11 November 1918. Promoted; Captain 10 December 1928; Adjutant 24 July 1934 - 23 October 1937; Major 1 August 1938. Major Hedgecoe, was Second in Command of 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment during the Battle of Kong. Sidney Frank Hedgecoe is recorded as having died, very suddenly, at Mazabuka, Zambia, on 27 December 1967 In September 1945, Major Hedgecoe became the first 1/Middlesex former FEPOW to be repatriated to the United Kingdom. Very soon after his return 'Home', he submitted a lengthy report to the Regimental Headquarters appraising the regiment of the status of the ongoing liberation of 1/Middlesex POW's. His report was published in the regimental journal, viz 'Die-Hards. The Journal of the Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own). Issue of September 1945', and is below quoted with full thanks & acknowledgement to the PWRR and Queen's Regiment Association: Quote, The following account was written by Major S. F. Hedgecoe on his return to the United Kingdom from captivity in Hong Kong. This Officer is the first to arrive back, and he returned by air, so this account is very much in the nature of 'hot news'. THE RELEASE OF PRISONERS OF WAR IN HONG KONG By August this year there remained in Hong Kong only twelve Officers and about thirty-five other ranks oi the Regiment. Five of the latter were hospital patients. The Officers were Majors Worth, Guscott, Capts: Hudson, Flood, Willoughby, Webber, Lieuts: Hancock, Cole, Mace, Rothwell and myself. The remainder of the Officers and men had been sent to Japan during the latter part of 1942 and 1943. The following account from diary extracts tells how they were recovered - in other words, how they passed from Japanese hands to freedom. Shamshuipo: 13th to 16th August On these four days working parties of other ranks who went out of camp were told by civilians (mostly Portuguese and Eurasian womenfolk who were not interned) that the war was over. There was no chance to hold long conversations because of the Japanese guards, but the rumours were persistent and appeared to come from several sources. As we had often had wild rumours brought in before which had subsequently proved wrong, it was difficult to believe that this one was correct. However, on 16th August the Japanese staff were paraded in the early afternoon to hear a broadcast by the Emperor. Although we were supposed to know nothing, the gist of the speech was soon obtained from a sentry, who told us that Japan had really surrendered and that the report was in the newspaper, too. 17th August: At 8 a.m. roll call the Camp Commandant and the interpreter were taken to one side by Lieut.-Col. White. Lieut.-Col. White (commanding 2nd Battalion R. Scots), who was in command of the parade, held the following conversation: Lieut.-Col. White : What about this rescript which the Emperor broadcast yesterday saying the war was over. Camp Commandant: I don’t believe it. It was a fake. Lieut.-Col. White: Rubbish ! It is in the newspapers, too. The war is over and we must be released. Camp Commandant: I have no instructions about that. Lieut.-Col. White: Go to Colonel Tokunaga (in charge of all P.O.W. in Hong Kong) and get there by 12 noon. Camp Commandant: Very difficult. Colonel Tokunaga is at Governor’s Office at a conference. Perhaps to-morrow. However, a t 1 p.m. the Camp Commandant returned and said that the war was over - unofficially. He was then told that the Japanese were still responsible for our safety and for our maintenance and that we should no longer attend roll calls; that we needed light in the huts forthwith (it had been withheld for about a year), and that the sentries were to be removed from the camp. 18th to 22nd August: These were days of great excitement and lots of rumours while we waited for British Forces to come and relieve us. Parties went out of camp daily to forage and to get in touch with the hospital, the Indian camp and the civilian internees camp. The Japanese very gradually started to improve our rations by sending in meat, peanut oil (for cooking purposes, etc.), sugar and cigarettes. We heard that a number of Officers who had been tried by court martial by the Japanese and sentenced for being concerned in using a wireless receiving set, had returned from Canton and were now in hospital. They had served two years of their five years’ sentence. It was also confirmed that Colonel Newnham and two other Officers had been court-martialled and shot on 18th December, 1943, for having held communication with British Forces outside Hong Kong. Feroz Din - Shaboodens’ manager - came into camp looking like death warmed up, having been released from civil prison the previous day after four months’ incarceration. 23rd to 29th August: Rations steadily improved, chiefly owing to our own efforts in requisitioning. Many rumours of relief, but no signs of any British Forces. Most people got very impatient at the delay. On the 29th two Chinese aircraft flew over in the morning and dropped a message for the Japanese Commander. Later in the day more aircraft flew over, and a party returning from Stanley civil internment camp told us that they had seen a British fleet at dusk lying about ten miles off the island. 30th August: A great day. Aircraft galore overhead, but no bombs or A.A. now. The Admiral came ashore at midday and visited all camps and hospitals. It did our hearts good to hear his cheery words and to see his escort of four of the liveliest and toughest looking sailors imaginable, all armed with Tommy guns, and obviously aching for an excuse to loose off at a " Jap.” 31st August to 1st September: The Navy started clearing all Japanese from Hong Kong Island to Kowloon on the mainland. 2nd to 5th September: Everybody in camp free to move about anywhere on the island or mainland now. Everything very quiet in the streets. The Japanese were concentrated in two small areas in Kowloon. Three thousand men of the R.A.F. Regiment arrived by aircraft and took over the mainland, occupied all police stations and patrolled the streets. Both the island and mainland (Kowloon) seemed very deserted when compared with pre-war times. The population has fallen from 1,750,000 to 600,000, mainly due to what the Japanese called ” repatriation.” Trade was, of coarse, non-existent, and poverty, sickness, and death everywhere. It has been the same story since the “Chinese Incident ” started eight years ago - the ”dead hand” follows wherever the Japanese are in occupation. 6th to 7th September: Rumours that all P.O.W.s will be moved shortly in hospital ships and an aircraft carrier, but nobody can say when. Still no news from friends at home, except in the cases of one or two lucky individuals who have business connections in Macau (the Portuguese colony 50 miles away). Airmail for home was accepted on 2nd September. Everybody was very restive owing to lack of definite information about departure. On 8th September I was very lucky in being offered a passage home by air via Kunming (South China), Calcutta. Cairo, and Sicily. I am, therefore, unable to describe the last few days before the bulk of Hong Kong P.O.W.s embarked for their journey home. Unquote A superb medal group of considerable Hong Kong Second World War interest Condition: GVF

A regimental long service and sporting group of 9: Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant A. G. Brown, Indian Unattached List, late 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - Military LS&GC. GV issue & bar 'India' (A-R.Q.M.S. A. G. Brown, I.U.L., attd. A.F.I.) - Black Watch Prize Medal, Inter Coy. Shooting Shield, 1922 ?B? Coy, Sgt. A. Brown, hallmarked Bhm 1921, silver buckle on ribbon - Black Watch prize medal Athletic Championships, Half Mile, First Sgt. A. G. Brown, Jan. 1922, hallmarked Bhm 1920 - Black Watch prize Medal Athletic Championship, Inter Coy. Relay, First, B. Coy. Sgt. A. G. Brown, Jan. 1922 hallmarked Bhm 1918 - 42nd Foot Medal, reverse inscribed Annual Games, 1st Battn. The Black Watch, Quetta, 1923, Relay Race, silver - Bengal Presidency Athletic Assoc Silver Medal (British Army Championships, Feb. 1922, 1000 Yds. 1st Prize, Sgt. A. G. Brown, 42nd RH) - Prize Medal, Cross Country 3rd 1921, 42nd Sgt. A. G. Brown, ornate cross, silver and silver-gilt - Prize Medal, Allahabad Peace Sports Dec. 1919, Open Relay, 1st, The Black Watch, Cpl. Brown, Bhm hallmarks 1919 - Prize Medal, Feb. 1920, B Coy. 42nd Football League, reverse: Sgt. A. Brown, silver-gilt, hallmarked Bhm 1919 Note: The Bengal Presidence Athletc Association Medal lacking suspension and with some solder marks on upper rim. The enamelled award with some chipping tom enamel A. G. Brown enlisted on 12 September 1914. Serving in the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) he was promoted to Corporal in March 1917; Lance-Sergeant in May 1920; Sergeant in February 1921 and Staff Sergeant in October 1925. Brown later transferred to the Indian Unattached List and was discharged with a pension on 29 November 1938 Sold together with some copied research Condition: VF and better

A Regimental Piper's 'Reconquest of the Sudan' campaign medal pair: Private John Welsh, 1st Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders - Sudan Medal 1896-1898. Silver issue (3345, Pte . J. Welsh. 1/Cam: Hrs) - Egypt: Khedives Sudan 1896. 'The Atbara' (3345 Pte Welsh 1 Cam', Highrs) Note: The Sudan medals and clasp confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll (WO 100/81) wherein it is shown that the medals were sent to him while serving in Cairo, Egypt In addition to the Sudan medals, Piper Welsh, subsequently served in the South African War and was awarded the below medals and clasps; - QSA Medal & 3 clasps 'CC' 'OFS' TR' (ref WO 100/204) - KSA Medal & 2 clasps 'SA 01' SA 02' (ref 100/344) Important: Reference the regimental journal 'The 79th News' an article titled 'Our Pipers' includes the regimental roll of Pipers then serving, gives the service details of 1 x Pipe Major and 14 x Pipers, including those of 3345 Piper John Welsh! John Welsh , the son of Samuel Welsh, 41 Clyde Street, Glasgow, was a native of the Parish of Barony, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1871. John attested for the Queen?s Own Cameron Highlanders at Glasgow on 10 May 1892, by trade a 'Cooper' he was 21 years of age and cited previous military service with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders from which regiment he had earlier purchased his discharge from the British Army. On enlistment, John was posted to the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders, and subsequently served overseas with the 1st Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders as under; - Malta: 21/02/1893 - 18/02/1895 (1 year 361 days) - Gibraltar: 19/02/1895 - 03/10/1897 (2 years 227 days) - Egypt inc Sudan: 04/10/1897 - 02/3/1900 (2 years 150 days) - South Africa: 03/03/1900 - 09/08/1902 ( 2 years 160 days) Piper Welsh took his final discharge from the British Army on 9 May 1904, at which time he had completed his 12 years service 'Short Service' engagement Sold together with copied service papers and copied referenced article from the regimental journal confirming the recipient being a Piper Condition: GVF

A Regimental Sergeant Major's 'Dunkirk Casualty' campaign and long service medal group of 6: Regimental Sergeant Major George Wilson, Durham Light Infantry - 1914-15 Star (13965 Pte. G. Wilson. Durh. L.I.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (13965 Pte. G. Wilson. Durh. L.I.) - Interallied Victory Medal (13965 Pte. G. Wilson. Durh. L.I.) - The 1939-45 Star - War Medal - Military LSGC. GVI Regular Army' (4442943 W.O. Cl II G. Wilson. Durh. L. I. ) Important: Regimental Sergeant Major George Wilson, 9th (Territorial) Battalion Durham Light Infantry was severely 'Wounded in Action' by Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound (GSW) in France on 31 May 1940 R.S.M. Wilson was wounded while serving with the British Expeditionary Force on the defensive perimeter at Dunkirk (his wound is recorded in the official British Army Casualty Lists 1939-1945, held at the National Archives reference WO 417/13) The Great War campaign medals are all verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of the Durham Light Infantry, as under; - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2791 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1655 Photograph & Article: A photograph of Regimental Sergeant Major Wilson on his wedding day, wearing uniform with his Great War and LSGC medal ribbons up and with peaked cap with cap badge together with his bride was published in the the 'Newcastle Evening Chronicle' issue of 27 March 1941; Quote, Gateshead R.S.M. Wheeled to his Wedding Still unable to walk due to wounds received on May 31 while serving with the Durham Light Infantry in France, Regimental Sergeant-Major of Gateshead, was married in a wheelchair at a Shropshire Church to Miss Vera. M. Anderson, of Newcastle. R.S.M. Wilson, also served with the Durham Light Infantry in France and Flanders during the Great War In hospital he has been visited by C.S.M. W. Burkitt, of another battalion of the D.L.I., who has since received a commission with the rank of Lieutenant Unquote. George 'Biff' Wilson, son of Teasdale Wilson (Waterman & Bargee) & Ann Wilson (nee Brown) was a native of Gateshead, Northumberland, England, where he was born on 9 October 1897. At the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, George (13) was recorded as both being at 'School - Part-time' and additionally employed as an Errand Boy. At the time of the Census he was living at the family home located at the 'Old Engine Cottages' Gateshead, where he lived with his parents and 2 x elder sisters, viz Helen (21) and Ann (19) a 'Schoolboy' and employed 'Errand Boy' Very shortly after the outbreak of the Great War, and when still only just 16 years of age, George Wilson enlisted in the British Army, and was posted to his local infantry regiment the Durham Light Infantry. George first entered theatre of war 'France' on 26 August 1915, when he disembarked at Boulogne, France, with 13th (Service) Battalion Durham Light Infantry George Wilson was either 'Wounded', or otherwise impaired during the Great War, but his wounds were not the cause of his discharge in 1919, which were due to 'Kings Regulation XVia', which was ?Surplus to military requirements (having suffered impairment since entry into the service). George took his discharge from the British Army on 24 April 1919 , but his return to 'Civvy Street' was short-lived, as he later re-enlisted in his former local regiment, the Durham Light Infantry in which he was allocated to the unique 'Army Number' 4442943 from the block of army numbers allocate to the DLI in 1920. George served with the 1st Battalion Durham Light Infantry through to at least 1930, and continued to serve with the DLI throughout the rest of the inter-war years era, with 1/DLI serving at below locations in that period; - 1920: Germany (Army of Occupation) - 1921: York, England - 1925: Northern Ireland (Ballykinlar) - 1927: Egypt - 1930: England (Catterick) - 1937: China (Shanghai) - 1939: China (Tientsin) The 1924-1930 absentee voters list for the borough of Gateshead, County Durham, shows that 4442943 Sergeant George Wilson, 1st Battalion Durham Light Infantry, was an absentee registered voter of the Oakwell Polling District C, who was otherwise recorded as a resident of 14 Quarryfield Road, Gateshead. By April 1939, the National Register of England for England & Wales records George as R.S.M. serving with 9th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, and residing at, 31 Burt Terrace, Gathead, together with both of his parents. George emained with 9/DLI through to mobilization and deployment with the British Expeditionary Force to France & Flanders in 1940 In France, 9/DLI, was one of three DLI battalions to serve in the 151st 'Durham' Infantry Brigade, under 50th Division. The Durhams of 151st Brigade earned considerable fame and kudos during the Second World War, with Field Marshall Montgomery later saying of them; Quote, Of all the infantry regiments in the British Army, the DLI was one most closely associated with myself during the war. The DLI Brigade [151st Brigade] fought under my command from Alamein to Germany ...It is a magnificent regiment. Steady as a rock in battle and absolutely reliable on all occasions. The fighting men of Durham are splendid soldiers; they excel in the hard-fought battle and they always stick it out to the end; they have gained their objectives and held their positions even when all their officers have been killed and condition were almost unendurable Unquote In May 1940, 9/DLI, and the rest of 151st 'Durham' Brigade was heavily engaged at Ypres, and in the fallback to the Dunkirk perimeter began. By 30 May the brigade was entrenched between the Bergues and Ringsloot canals and reinforced by some remnants from 70th Brigade, repulsing German attacks on the 31st May 1940, on which date Regimental Sergeant Major Wilson was 'Wounded in Action'. Fortunately for George 'Biff' Wilson, he together with the rest of the Durham Brigade embarked embarked for Britain from the Dunkirk mole late on 1 June 1940 George Wilson married Vera Maude Anderson, at Oswestry, Shropshire, England, on 15 March 1941 George Wilson is recorded as having died at Gateshead, County Durham, England, on 16 June 1984 The medals mounted in the swing-style, all suspended from contemporary silk ribands. The reverse of the medal mounting retaining the original hinged pin and clip fittings Research: There are no papers sold with the medals - we will however forward 'soft copy' by email of all below for the buyers records; - Medal Index Card - Extract page from 1914-15 Star medal roll - Extract page from British War & Interallied Victory Medal rolls A superb Regimental Sergeant Major's campaign and long service medal group to a 'Dunkirk' casualty Condition: Mostly VF

A Regimental Sergeant Major's 'Sidi Birrani' Killed-in-Action Coronation and Long Service Medal pair: Regimental Sergeant Major Robert Murray, 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders - 1937 Coronation Medal (2966870 W.O.I. R.Murray. A.& S.H.) - LS&GC. GVI Ist type 'Regular Army' (2966870 W.O.I. R.Murray. A.& S.H.) Important: The recipient is confirmed as Killed-in-Action at Sidi Birrani 10 December 1940 Note: Robert Murray was Mentioned in Despatches in 1940 (London Gazette 26 July 1940) Mounted as-worn in the swing style, suspended from silk ribands. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings An excellent pair of medals to the senior most Warrant Officer in 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Condition: Toned GVF

A Regimental Sergeant-Major\'s Great War campaign and long service medal group of 4: Regimental Sergeant-Major Robert William Baron, Duke of Cornwall\'s Light Infantry, late 2nd Battalion Duke of Cornwall\'s Light Infantry) - 1914-15 Star (8129 Sjt. R. W. Baron. D. of Corn: L.I.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (8129 W.O. Cl.2. R. W. Baron. D. of Corn. L.I.) - Interallied Victory Medal (8129 W.O. Cl.2. R. W. Baron. D. of Corn. L.I.) - Military LS&GC. GV first issue (5439074 W.O. Cl. II. R. W. Baron. D.C.L.I.) Medals verification: All campaign medals confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls of the Duke of Cornwall\'s Light Infantry and published Army Order, cited below: - 1915 Star: Ref WO 329/2716 (disembarked theatre of war \'France\', 15 December 1914) - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/1214 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1214 - Military LS&GC. GV first issue: Ref Army Order 136 of 1924 Robert William Baron was born in Tottenham, Middlesex, in July 1888 and attested for the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry at Bodmin on 24 August 1905. Promoted Sergeant on 18 December 1913, he served with the 2nd Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 19 December 1914, and was promoted Colour Sergeant on 9 October 1916, and Warrant Officer Class II on 1 May 1917. He saw further service post-War in India, before transferring to the Permanent Staff of the 4/5th Battalion as Acting Warrant Officer I, with rank of Acting Regimental Sergeant Major on, 11 September 1922. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal per Army Order 136 of 1924, and was discharged on 23 August 1926, after 21 years’ service. Robert \'Bob\' William Baron died at Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall, England, on, 25 April 1931. Robert had an unusually diverse record of service, with numerous overseas postings. His record of service (taken from his service record held by the Ministry of Defence) was: - Home: 21/08/1905 - 09/02/1906 - Gibraltar: 17/12/1886 - 15/12/1888 - Bermuda: 6/12/1888 - 03/01/1892 - South Africa: 04/01/1892 - 15/01/1893 - Hong Kong Colony: Home: 16/01/1893 - 06/06/1900 - Expeditionary Force France: 07/06/1900 - 09/04/1902 - Mediterranean Expeditionary Force: 27/11/1915 - 18/01/1919 - En-route (in transit): 19/01/1919 - 11/03/1919 - Home: 12/03/1919 - 25/09/1919 - British India: 26/09/1919 - 06/04/1921 - En-route (in transit): 07/04/1921 - 06/05/1921 - Home: 07/05/1921 - 23/08/1926 A lengthy obituary article was published in the Cornish Guardian issue of 30 April 1931, which is quoted below (less the list of mourners at the funeral): Quote, WITH MILITARY HONOURS FUNERAL OF EX-D.C.L.I. SERGT.-MAJOR THE LATE MR R. W. BARON. Well known at Bodmin and in regimental circles in the county, Mr. Robert William Baron, of 8, Boscawen Street, Truro, passed away at the Royal Cornwall Infirmary on Saturday night at the age of 42. Mr. Baron was the only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Baron of Bodmin, and in his youth was apprenticed to Mr. Stripp\'s grocery business in Fore Street. Later he enlisted in the D.C.L.I., retiring some few years ago with the rank of Regimental Sergeant-Major. During his career as a soldier he saw service in India, Salonica, Egypt and other places in the Near East. Of a pleasant and cheerful disposition, he was liked by all with whom he came in contact and his comrades in the Army held him in the highest esteem. Prior to his retirement he held appointments in the Territorial staff and was for a time instructor to the Truro Cathedral School Cadets. After his retirement Mr. Baron was employed by Messrs. Lloyds Bank. of Boscawen Street, Truro, in whose service he was at the time of his death. Mr. Baron leaves a widow. The funeral was at Porthleven, on Tuesday and many late members of the deceased\'s members old regiment paid their last respects to their comrade. Mr. Baron was accorded a military funeral and the coffin was draped with a Union Jack. A large section of members of the Porthleven branch of the British Legion preceded the cortege, which was also accompanied by a detachment of the 4/5th D.C.L.I. The service was conducted in the Parish Church and at the graveside by the Rev. L. Wilford. The Rev. J. H. Angove, U.M. Minister, who had served with the deceased in Salonika, assisted, by his request, at the committal service. The hymns sung were \"Now the labourer\'s task is O\'er\" and \"On the resurrection morning\", the organist rendering funeral music as the cortege entered and left the church. The bearers were non-commissioned officers of the D.C.L.I. and residents of Porthleven, and \"Last Post\" was sounded at the graveside by buglers of the regiment........... Unquote The recipients service papers are extant and are held at the Ministry of Defence The medals mounted for display on a strip of card, in the swing-style suspended from silk \'moire\' ribands Sold together with a quantity of hard copied research including service records (these heavy and reflected in the quote for overseas postage) Condition: Mostly GVF

A regimentally desirable 'Old Contempible's' Mons Star, Delhi Durbar and 'Immediate' MSM group of 5: Regimental Sergeant Major Alexander Robertson, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914 Star. With original dated clasp (10609 Cpl. A. Robertson. 2/Gord: Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (10609 A.W.O.Cl.1. A. Robertson. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (10609 A.W.O.Cl.1. A. Robertson. Gordons.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (10609. Lc Cpl. A. Robertson.) - Meritorious Service Medal. GV 1st type (10609 C.S.Mjr. A. Robertson. 2/Gord: Hdrs.) Note: The Durbar Medal with customary regimentally adapated swivel suspension, and engraved in script per the correct naming style known for this regiment Sold together with a regimental 'Gallant Conduct' notice on vellum as under; Quote, No 10609 C.Q.M.S. Alexander Robertson 2/Gordon Highlanders. Your Gallant Conduct in the Field on various dates during the campaign 1914-15-16 has been reported to me, and I have had much pleasure in bringing it to the notice of higher authority B.G.A. Gordon Lieut.Colonel Commanding 2nd Bn. The Gordon Highlanders. In the Field March 5th 1916 Unquote. The 'Immediate Award' of the Meritorious Service Medal is confirmed as being for 'Devoted' services in France, and was personally presented to the recipient by His Majesty the King (GV), at the investiture held at Ibrox Park, Glasgow, Scotland, on 18 September 1917 - at the same investiture three Victoria Crosses were bestowed, including the award to Private George McIntosh of the Gordon Highlanders. A copy of the official investiture list for that event including a list of all the recipients and the medals that they received is included in this lot. Important: All medals and clasp confirmed as entitled and issued per below following reference sources; - 1914 Star and clasp: Ref WO 329/2475 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Reference medal roll WO 329/1655 - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911: Reference medal roll WO 100/400 - Meritorious Service Meda: London Gazette 1 January 1917 Alexander Roberson was a native of Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, where he was born circa 1890. He is known to have enlisted in the British Army on 3 February 1908 (Silver War Badge roll refers) and served pre-war in India with his regiment 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders. He first entered theatre of war 'France and Flanders' on 7 October 1914 (Medal Index Card refers). Alexander served with 2/Gordons throughout his service, including a period as Acting Regimental Sergeant Major of the battalion - a picture taken from a newspaper or magazine, which accompanies the medals, marks the recipient marching to the trenches along the Becordel-Fricourt Road, France, in October 1916 - aside him, mounted, is the Colonel of the battalion. Alexander survived the Great War, and took his final discharge from the British Army on 12 August 1919, at which time he was 28 years and 9 months of age (Silver War badge roll refers). The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. All suspended from silk ribands on a mounting bar that retains it's long hinged pin and clasp fittings A most desirable regimental grouping, and one of extremely few known extant medal groups to this regiment to men who had pre-war received the Delhi Durbar Medal and who subsequently served in 1914 and survived the slaughter of the Great War years 1914-1918 Condition: GVF and better

A regimentally desirable 'Pony-Major's' multi-campaign group of 9: Private Frank 'The Count' Agnew, 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star - Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI 'Palestine 1945-48' 'Cyprus' (3974544 Pte. F. Agnew. A. & S.H.) - Korea Medal 1950-53 (2974544 Pte. F. Agnew. A. & S.H.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' - Coronation Medal 1953 Note: First digit in recipients Army Number on the Korea Medal is a clerical error (it should be 3 not 2) - it is 'not' a correction and is a clerical / namers error as issued, and not uncommon for this particular medal Important: The GSM Medal with clasp 'Palestine 1945-48' confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (ref WO 100/532) that was compiled, signed and dated in the field at 'El-Tahag' on 18 June 1946 . The Coronation Medal also confirmed per the respective Coronation medal Roll 1953 - and one of only 29 Coronation Medals awarded to the Argylls, of which only an estimated 3 were to long serving Private soldiers Frank 'The Count' Agnew appears to have been something of a legendary character in the 1st Battalion Argyll and Suthelrand Highlanders, as evinced by the award of the Coronation Medal - but no corresponding issuance of a LSGC medal. His sharpness as a smart dresser, earned him the nickname 'The Count'. He is recorded as being the regimental 'Pony Major' in the late 1950's, entrusted with looking after the regimental Shetland Pony Mascot called 'Cruachan' - Frank was relieved of the dubious distinction of being 'Pony Major' after a particular bout of drinking - it is reported that the 'The Count' had introduced 'Cruachan' to having more then a tipple of water! See attached the images of Frank Agnew as 'Pony Major' in full dress uniform with medals up, together with his ward 'Cruachan' the regimental mascot A splendid regimental group The medals mounted in the swing-style and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The medals suspended from silk ribands on a contemporary white metal medal mounting bar this latter retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF and better

A regimentally desirable Sergeant Major's campaign and long service pair: Sergeant Major John Bishop, Reserve Battalion 91st 'Argyllshire' Regiment, late 91st Argyllshire Regiment - South Africa Medal 1835-53 (Serjt Major John Bishop, 91st Regt) - Military LSGC. Vic type I (No.634.Serjt.Major.John.Bishop. R.B.91.Regt) Imp: The LSGC (see pics) is Victorian 1st type issue with large letter reverse and fitted with original steel clip and straight bar suspension. The medal is not officially impressed but is named in a regimental - or if preferred 'depot' - engraved style which is atypical for those awarded in period circa 1850-1856. The South Africa Medal is officially impressed John Bishop, a native of North Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, was by Trade a 'Marble Cutter' when he enlisted for service with the 91st 'Argyllshire' Regiment at Edinburgh. Most of his 21 years military service was spent overseas, firstly in St. Helena, and later, more than 9 years service in South Africa during which time he participated in several of the campaigns of the 'Kaffir Wars'. South Africa and the opportunities available there appear to have made a favourable impression on John, as his service papers show that he took his discharge in South Africa with view to working and residing in Cape Colony Both medals fitted with large 'original' (?) folded silk issue ribands measuring 8 inches Condition: VF

A regimentally rare 'Battle for Hong Kong' & 'Korean War' campaign group of 6 to a FEPOW and survivor of the 'Lisbon Maru' sinking: Corporal R. J. Dickens, 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment - The 1939-45 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Korea Medal (6201812 Cpl R.J. Dickens. MX.) - United Nations Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Important: Recipient is confirmed as POW Hong Kong - and survivor of the sinking of the 'Lisbon Maru' an N.Y.K. Line 'Hell-ship'. The group has been court-mounted. The brooch bar fitted with long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Minor contact marks. Korea medal with loose suspender about VF

A regimentally rare and desireable Far East Prisoner of War 'Burma Rebellion' & WW2 'Malaya' campaign and long service group of 6: Private Paul Higson, 1st Battalion Manchester Regiment - IGS Medal 1908. GV type II 'Burma 1930-32' (3521629 Pte. P. Higson. Manch. R.) - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC. GVI type II with 'Regular Army' bar (3521629 Pte. P.Higson. Manch) Important: There could have been extremely few pre-war regular Manchesters with 'Burma' service who survived the Malaya campaign and years of harsh Prisoner of War conditions in the Far East who served post war long enough to qualify for a long service medal Paul Higson, the son of Harry and Violet Higson, a native of Manchester, England, was born on 27 December 1905 and enlisted with his local unit the Manchester Regiment, on 1 August 1926. He was captured at Singapore on 15 February 1942. On his POW questionnaire he gave his private address as '68 Cowlshaw Lane, Nr Oldham, Lancs, England, while on his Japanese POW Card the place of origin is shown as, 2 Lake View, New Moston, Manchester, England - this latter probably being his parents address During his captivity he was interred at two places namely; 1. Changi, Singapore through to 25 April 1943 2. Omi, Japan through to end of the Pacific War With regards to his observations about any courageous acts he had witnessed or wish to report during his captivity he wrote; Quote, Would like to recommend Lt Burroughs (R.C.O.S.) for his very good work to the sick, doing his utmost to keep men from work. His efforts in organising, indoor games, conerts, library, but most of all for his hazardous and dangerous nightly act of listening into small receiving set, news which kept up our morale and saved many lives. Receiving set in operation in first month in Japan till release Unquote The medals mounted for display puproses on a felt covered base Sold together with copies of his POW Index Card and POW Questionnaire Condition: VF

A regimentally rare and possibly unique British infantry officers campaign group of 3: Major Louis Francis Edwin Fitzpatrick-Robertson Queens Lancashire Regiment late Kings Own Border Regiment, Green Howards, Lancashire Regiment (Prince of Wales Volunteer - GSM 1918. E2R type 'Arabian Peninsula' (Lt. L.F.E. Fitzpatrick-Robertson. Lan R (PWV)) - GSM 1962. 'S. Arabia' & 'N. Ireland' (Capt. L.F.E. Fitzpatrick-Robertson. Lan R. (PWV)) - Ghana: Republic Medal 1 July 1960 with 'Ghana Armed Force' reverse Note: The clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' is rare to regiment, as only officer(s) of the regiment on attachment qualified for the clasp as the regiment did not serve in Aden or the Middle East during the qualifying dates for that clasp Important: Lieutenant Fitzpatrick-Robinson served on secondment in Ghana between 5 January 1959 - 3 July 1960. During which time he served as Intelligence Officer and later as Company Commander of 1st Battalion Gold Coast Regiment (which unit later became titled 1st Battalion Ghana Regiment Lous Fitzpatrick-Robertson was born at Cowes, Isle of Wight, England on 17 February 1936. After education at Newport Grammar School and Stonyhurst College, he joined the Guards Depot on 2 December 1954, and served as a Guardsman prior to joining Eaton Hall Officer Cadet School on 5 March 1955, He received his commission as a Second Lieutenant on 2 July 1955 and posted to the 1st Battalion East Lancashire Regiment. Further promotions were; Lieutenant 27 February 1957; Captain 17 February 1963; Major 31 December 1969. As a Lieutenant he qualified for his first medal and clasp while attached to the 1st Battalion The King's Own Royal Regiment in Aden, where he was the Mechanical Transport Officer between August-November 1958. Secondment in Ghana 1959-60, earned him his second medal, being a scarce Ghana Republic Medal, for his services there with the Gold Coast Regiment / Ghana Regiment. As a Company Second-in-Command he qualified for the GSM 1962 'South Arabia' clasp serving with his regiment in Aden in 1967. As a Major, Louis served multiple tours in Northern-Ireland during the early years of the troubles there, including as Company Commande rof 1 Green Howards in 1970-72, and later also as a Company Commander attached to 1 Kings Own Border Regiment in 1976. Major Fitzpatrick-Robertson retired from the British Army on 17 February 1991 A regimentally rare and possibly unique group to an officer of the Lancashire Regiment (Prince of Wales Volunteers) The medals professionally court-mounted by Spink, and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaiing the originbal long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A regimentally rare Great War campaign medal group of 4: Private Thomas Bowes, Machine Gun Corps, late 1-6th Battalion Highland Light Infantry - 1914-15 Star (2800 Pte T. Bowes. High.L.I.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2800 Pte T. Bowes. H.L.I.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2800 Pte T. Bowes. H.L.I.) - Khedive?s Sudan Medal 1910.Type II no clasp (2800 Pte T. Bowes. 1-6 H.L.I.) Note: No 2800 Private T. Bowes, 6th Highland Light Infantru confirmed ?Wounded-in-Action? at Gallipoli (The Scotsman newspaper issue of 28 September 1915, page 9 refers) Important: Khedives Sudan Medal confirmed on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/407) as entitled to medal and clasp ?Darfur 1916?. Only 5 x all-ranks Highland Light Infantry were entitled to the Khedives Sudan Medal for their services in Sudan during the Darfur Operations of 1916. The medal is as-issued and it is unlikely that Thomas ever received or was forwarded the ?Darfur 1916? clasp ? and a typically common occurrence with this particular medal and clasp issue The Medal Index Card of Thomas Bowes shows that he first entered theatre of war ?Gallipoli? on 2 July 1915. Thomas was subsequently transferred to the Machine Gun Corps, and was attached as a Lance-Corporal to 157th Machine Gun Company, M.G.C. during the Darfur Operations of 1916. After his service in the Sudan in 1916, Thomas was subsequently was posted for service in France and Flanders, as the respective Sudan medal roll is notated to show that he was serving with the B.E.F. at the time the medal was compiled Thomas Bowes, the son of Thomas and Diana Bowes, was a native of Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born in 1893. The family migrated to United States of America, settling in Bronx, New York, N.Y.. The USA Census of 1920 records that the father first entered USA in 1910, followed by the mother in 1914, and by their son Thomas Bowes in 1919 (after his demobilization from the British Army) A rare to regiment medal group Condition: GVF

A regimentally rare modern era campaign group of 3: Private R W Yates, Royal Pioneer Corps - GSM 1962. With clasp 'Northern Ireland' (24329288 Pte R W Yates RPC) - Rhodesia Medal 1980 (24329288 Pte R W Yates RPC) - Zimbabwe: Independence Medal 1980. Impressed on edge (13606) Important: Each of the medals are each accompanied with their original official named card boxes of issue - that for the Zimbabwe Medal correctly marked with the corresponding issue number '13606' as shown on the medal. That for the 'Rhodesia' Medal still retaining the original card with instructions how to clean the medal! Note: Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (6th Edition, 2007) only an estimated 2500 x Rhodesia Medal were ever issued - including 581 un-named medals to Police personnel. It is recorded that only an estimated 8 x Rhodesia Medals were issued to personnel of the Royal Pioneer Corps Condition: About EF

A regimentally rare, possibly unique to unit, campaign group of 6: Major Alec Bruce Whale, 1st Bn Somerset & Cornwall Light Infantry late Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, 1/6th Tanganyike Rifles Battalion, King's African Rifles & Leicestershire Regt - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - AGS Medal 1902. EIIR issue with clasp 'Kenya' (Capt A.B. Whale. KAR.) - GSM 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (Major A B Whale SCLI) Important: The short-lived Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry did not as a regiment qualify for the General Service Medal 1918 - indeed the only campaign medal they ever earned as a regiment was the GSM 1962 'South Arabia' - thus any other named campaign medals to the SCLI are 'rare to regiment' and were exclusively earned by officers on secondments / attachment away form their parent regiment, as in the case of the GSM 1918 'Arabian Pensinsula' named to Major Whale, SCLI Alec Bruce Whale was a native of Cornwall, England, where he was born on 2 June 1922. During the Second World War he was 'Called-up' into the Devonshire Regiment, and was subsequently selected for Officer Training gaining a Commission in the Leicestershire Regiment on 31 May 1941 and sent overseas to Burma. In Burma, Alec was transferred to the King's African Rifles and served withe the 6th Tanganyika Rifles Battalion of the K.A.R. during the Burma campaign. Post 1945, he decided to make regular soldiering his career and was posted to his local regiment the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, or D.C.L.I.. he served with the D.C.L.I. in Germany and in Somaliland, and later served on attachment again with the Kings African Rifles (7th Kenya Rifles Battalion) during the 'Mau Mau' rebellion in Kenya, and later with a K.A.R. battalion in Mauritius. He was promoted Major (1/DCLI) on 2 June 1956, and retired from the 1st Battalion Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry, or S.C.L.I. on 30 November 1961. Major Whale died on 25 December 1987 Sold together with various copied research from Army Lists etc. A rare 'regimental' group of medals to a DCLI/SCLI officer Condition: The Second World War medals GVF the others EF

A regimentally rare, possibly unique, Officer's FEPOW campaign medal group of 5: Lieutenant-Colonel Douglas Edward Digy Morris, Royal Berkshire Regiment, late 2nd Battalion Malay Regiment - The 1939-45 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - General Service Medal 1918. GVI & clasp 'Malaya' (Major. D. E. D. Morris. R. Berks.) Note: The last two letters of surname officially corrected as issued - a common feature for this particualr medal and clasp issue Important: No battalion of the Royal Berkshire Regiment qualified for either the Pacific Star, or the GSM with clasp 'Malaya' Douglas Edward Digby Morris was a native of Reading, Berkshire, England, where he was born in the last quarter of 1912. As a Captain, Douglas Morris served on attachment from 1936 with the recently created Malay Regiment (raised in 1932), becoming Adjutant to the newly raised 2nd Battalion Malay Regiment in March 1941 - 2/Malay Regiment was the first unit of the Malay Regiment to engage the Japanese at was the first Malay Regiment unit to engage Japanese forces landing at Kampung Salak in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan. Outnumbered, the unit eventually withdrew to Kuala Krai, and later to Singapore, where it was a constituent member of 1st Malaya Infantry Brigade (together with 1/Malay R & 2/ The Loyal Regiment). Douglas Morris, as Adjutant of 2/Malay Regiment served in the defence of Passarpanjang (or Pasir Panjang) Singapore, becoming a POW on the surrender of Singapore Colony to the Imperial Japanese Army on 15 February 1942. In captivity he was transported to Thailand. Post-war he returned to Malaya and another tenure on attachment to the 2nd Battalion Malay Regiment Luckily for posterity, Douglas Morris (who died at Salisbury District Hospital on 14 May 2012, at the age of 100 years) wrote a comprehensive biographical history of his life and military services that can be accessed and read on-line at the Far Eastern Heroes website or entering into your address the below; http://www.far-eastern-heroes.org.uk/memoirs_of_douglas_morris/index.htm The medals mounted in the swing-style, and 'as-worn' by the recipient,. Some fraying to the slk ribands. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings The recipients contemporary ribbon bar, miniature medals and officers cap badge of the Malay Regiment are being sold separately elsewhere on this website A well documented and regimentally extremely rare campaign medal grouping to a 'Royal Berks' officer who served in the defence of Passarpanjang, Singapore, while attached to the 2nd Battalion Malay Regiment and who endured hard years thereafter as a FEPOW Condition: VF

A regimentally scarce 'female' recipients Second World War and Malaya Emergency campaign medal group of 3: Corporal C. M. Brown, Auxiliary Territorial Service - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI 2nd issue clasp ?Malaya? (W/121333 Cpl. C. M. Brown. A.T.S.) Recipient was a Corporal serving with the Auxiliary Territorial Service of the British Army Important: The A.T.S. was disbanded in 1948, and thus medals for the Malaya 'Emergency' named to this unit are rare to find in the market The GSM removed and now loose from the original medal mounting bar that retains the original pin fittings and on which the Defence and War medals are still mounted Scarce Condition: GVF

A regimentally scarce GSM 'Malaya' in a multi-campaign medal group of 6: Corporal R. Roberts Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry late Durham Light Infantry - 1939-45 Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI second issue & clasp 'Malaya' (21182353 Cpl. R. Roberts. D.C.L.I.) - Korea Medal 1950-53 (21182353 Pte. R. Roberts. D.L.I.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Important: The General Service Medal 1918 with clasp 'Malaya' named to the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, is a rare medal and clasp issue to this regiment, as the D.C.L.I. as a regiment did not deploy to Malaya at any time during the 'Emergency' Basis the inclusion of N.C.O. rank of Corporal on the G.S.M., it is likely that the recipient served in Malaya sometime 'after' he had served in Korea The medals have been mounted in the court-style for display purposes Condition: VF

A regimentally scarce South African War \'Mounted Infantry\' medal pair: Private Walter Webb, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, late Gordon Highlanders Mounted Infantry - QSA:ROK, Pa, Jo, DH, & Wit (6249 Pte. W. Webb. Gordon Highrs:) - KSA. 2 x clasps 'SA 01' & 'SA 02' (6249 Pte. W. Webb. Gordon Highrs.) Note: A regimentally, only the men of the Gordon Highlanders Mounted Infantry detachment qualified for these 5 x battle clasps including 'Relief of Kimberley' on the Queens South Africa Medal Important: Both medals and all clasps verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders, viz: - Queen's South Africa Medal & 5 x clasps: Ref WO 100/203 - King's South Africa Medal & 2 x clasps: Ref WO 100/343 Walter Webb was a native of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, where he was born circa October 1879. By trade a 'Bricklayer' he enlisted for the British Army at Aldershot, Hampshire, on 25 November 1897, and was posted to the Gordon Highlanders. Having seen active service in South Africa from 9 November 1899 - 22 October 1902, he remained in the British Army until taking his discharge on, 3 March 1903 The medals mounted as-worn in the swing-style. Suspended n silk ribands form a contemporary mounting bar, this latter retaining the original long hinged pin & clasp fittings Sold together with hard-copy of the recipients extant service record A rare and desirable medal clasp combination to the Gordon Highlanders Condition: About VF

A regimentally scarce South African War \'Mounted Infantry\' medal pair: Private Walter Webb, Gordon Highlanders Mounted Infantry late 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - QSA:ROK, Pa, Jo, DH, & Wit (6249 Pte. W. Webb. Gordon Highrs:) - KSA. 2 x clasps \'SA 01\' & \'SA 02\' (6249 Pte. W. Webb. Gordon Highrs.) Note: A regimentally rare campaign medal pair. Only the men of the Gordon Highlanders Mounted Infantry detachment qualified for all these 5 x battle clasps including \'Relief of Kimberley\' on the Queens South Africa Medal Important: Both medals and all clasps verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders, viz: - Queen\'s South Africa Medal & 5 x clasps: Ref WO 100/203 - King\'s South Africa Medal & 2 x clasps: Ref WO 100/343 Walter Webb was a native of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, where he was born circa October 1879. By trade a \'Bricklayer\' he enlisted for the British Army at Aldershot, Hampshire, on 25 November 1897, and was posted to the Gordon Highlanders. Having seen active service in South Africa from 9 November 1899 - 22 October 1902, he remained in the British Army until taking his discharge on, 3 March 1903 The medals mounted as-worn in the swing-style. Suspended n silk ribands form a contemporary mounting bar, this latter retaining the original long hinged pin & clasp fittings Sold together with hard-copy of the recipients extant service record A rare and desirable medal clasp combination to the Gordon Highlanders Condition: About VF

A regimentally scarce Territorial Force campaign group of 3: Private Peter Keen, 5th Battalion Kings Own Scottish Borderers and later Pigeon Section, Royal Engineers, G.H.Q. Egyptian Expeditionary Force - British War Medal. Silver issue (837 Pte. P. Keen. K.O.S.B.) - Interallied Victory Medal (837 Pte. P. Keen. K.O.S.B.) - Territorial Force War Medal (837 Pte. P. Keen. K.O.S.B.) All above details are taken from the recipients extant service papers that can be accessed via the Ancestry Website Note: The recipients father was a long serving member of the 3rd Volunteer Battalion Kings Own Scottish Borderers, and his scarce South African War group is also here being sold separately on this website Peter Keen was a native of Canonbie, Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. By trade a \'Miner\' he attested for service with the Territorial Force at Canonbie on 13 April 1911, and joined the 5th Battalion The King\'s Own Scottish Borderers. He embarked for overseas service on 5 January 1916, subsequently serving in Egypt and Palestine during the course of the Great War. On 23 April he transferred form the K.O.S.B. to the Royal Engineers, where from 24 April 1917, he held the appointment of \'Pioneer\' serving with the \'Pigeon Section\' Royal Engineers attached Egyptian Expeditionary Force for duty with the \'Western Force, E.E.F.\' All above details are taken from the recipients large set of extant service papers that can be accessed via the Ancestry Website Important: A regimentally scarce issue of the Territorial Force War Medal, with only an estimated 27 x medals awarded to personnel the KOSB, of which 11 were to Officers (reference The Collector and researchers Guide to the Great War, I, Medals (H. Williamson, 2003) Sold together with copy of receipients Medal Index Card that confirms all above awards, and which will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment All the medals fitted with their original issue long silk weave ribands Condition: Toned GVF

A regimentally scarce \'Immediate MSM\' and campaign medal group: Superintendent John Illingworth, Cumberland and Westmorland Constabulary late 6th (Banff & Donside) Battalion Gordon Highlanders (Territorial Force) - 1914-15 Star (11626, L-Cpl. J. Illingworth, Gord. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (11626 A. C. Sjt. J. Illingworth. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (11626 A. C. Sjt. J. Illingworth. Gordons.) - Meritorious Service Medal. GV 1st type (265989 Sjt-A.C.Q.M.Sjt - J. Illingworth. 6/Gord: Highrs) Immediate Award of the Meritorious Service Medal: The MSM was published in the London Gazette issue of, 18 January, 1919, for \'France & Flanders\'. The published preamble to the award is quoted below: Quote, His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Meritorious Service Medal to the following Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men, in recognition of valuable service rendered with the Armies in France and Flanders: — Unquote. One of only 4 x MSM\'s (Immediate) awarded to 6th Battalion Gordon Highlanders (ref \'The Sixth Gordons in France and Flanders\' (Mackenzie, 1921). Only 83 x \'Immediate\' awards of the Meritorious Service Medal to the Gordon Highlanders during the period 1916-1928 (ref \'The Meritorious Service Medal The Immediate Awards 1916-1928 (Ian McInnes, 1992). Which by campaign theatre were gazetted as under: - Gallantry: 2 - France & Flanders: 28 - France: 20 - Mesopotamia: 2 - Italy: 5 - India: 3 - POW: 8 - Murmansk: 1 Medals Verification: The MSM and all the Great War campaign medals verified as issued per the respective London Gazette issue & medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders, as under: a). 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2800 (shows No. 11626 first entered theatre of war \'France\', 10 March 1915, \'Disembodied\', 14 March 1919) b). British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/1662 (shows firstly No. 11626 6/Gordons, & lastly 6/7 Gordons as No. 265989) c). Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1662 (shows firstly No. 11626 6/Gordons, & lastly 6/7 Gordons as No. 265989) d). Meritorious Service Medal (Immediate Award): Published in London Gazette issue of, 18 January 1919 Note: Also entitled and received a Defence Medal, for his WW2 Police Service Photograph: The Penrith Observer newspaper issue of 24 February 1953, contains a retirement notice pertaining to Superintendent John Illingworth, included a captioned portrait photograph of the Superintendent in uniform and wearing his medals, which comprise 5 x ribands for the 1914-15 Star trio, Defence Medal and Meritorious Service Medal. John Illingworth, eldest son of John George Illingworth (Agriculturalist & Cattleman) and Elizabeth Illingworth (nee Philip), was a native of Old Machar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where he was born on, 19 January 1893. The 1901 National Census for Scotland, records John, living with his parents and 3 x younger siblings, viz, sister, Isabella and two brothers, Alfred and Alexander, at location, Badentoy Croft, Banchory-Devenick, Kincardineshire, Scotland. After the outbreak of the Great War, John Illingworth volunteered for service in the British Army, and on in enlistment in 1914, he was posted to his local infantry regiment, the Gordon Highlanders, being posted to 6th (Banff & Donside) Battalion Gordon Highlanders (Territorial Force). The 6th Gordons had as a battalion first landed in France in November 1914, but John, after first completing his basic training, first entered theatre of war \'France\' on, 10 March 1915, when he was sent to France with a reinforecement draft for 6/Gordons the British ArmyShortly after the Great War. Decorated with one of only 4 x MSM\'s to 6/Gordons, John took his discharge form the British Army on, 14 March, 1919. Shortly after taking his leave from the British Army, John joined the Cumberland and Westmorland Constabulary. On, 31 January 1924, John married Ethel Marie Sandham, at, Seaton, Cumberland, England. John Illingworth had a long and distinguished record of service with the Cumberland and Westmorland Constabulary Cumberland and Westmorland Constabulary: Was established in 1856. In 1947 this force absorbed Kendal Borough Police. Less than 20 years later this amalgamated force absorbed Carlisle City Police to form a force broadly the same as today\'s force called the Cumberland, Westmorland and Carlisle Constabulary. In 1965, it had an establishment of 652 and an actual strength of 617. In 1967 the force name was changed to Cumbria Constabulary. The \'Penrith Observer\' newspaper issue of 18 December 1945, contains a list of promotions in the Cumberland and Westmorland Constabulary, and had the below following note on John Illingworth, who had been Inspector at Windermere, and was promoted to Superintendent to be based at Workington, effective 1 January 1946: Quote, Supt. Illingworth, joined the force, in, June 1919, was promoted Sergeant in 1932, and Inspector, in 1939. He has been stationed at Penrith, Cleator Moor, Whitehaven, Wigton, Shap and Windermere, wither he went from Penrith, in April of last year. Unquote. John Illingworth\'s \'Uncle\', Superintendent William Gibb Illingworth, had before him been a long serving Superintendent of the Cumberland and Westmorland Constabulary. The local Cumbria (Penrith) newspapers circa 1935-1945 are packed with articles pertaining to the Police services, incidents and cases handled by John Illingworth, who is recorded to have died at Westmorland, Cumberland, England, during the last quarter of 1958. John was succeeded by his widow, Ethel Marie Illingworth, who died at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, Scotland, on, 11 April 1986 Condition: Mostly GVF

A regimentally unique campaign medal pair combination for Iraq and India service: Private A. G. Walker, 1st Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) - GSM 1918. GV first type with clasp 'Iraq' (30406 Pte. A. Walker. R. Highrs.) - IGS 1908. 'Waziristan 1921-24' (2745852 Pte. A. G. Walker. Black Watch) The IGS medal is a 'Royal Mint' issue Important: The recipient did not serve overseas during the Great War. The respective campaign medal rolls confirm the two medals listed above, and here offered, as the recipients full and only medal entitlment. The GSM 1918 and clasp per medal roll (ref WO 100/G5/415) signed at Dera Ismail Khan, North West Frontier Province, India, and the IGS 1908 and clasp per medal roll (ref WO 100/I25/491) signed at Quetta, India, on 20 December 1925. The medal rolls show that Private Walker had been attached to 32nd Divisional Signal Company (which became "B" Divisional Signals), and was returned to his unit, 1/Black Watch on 1 May 1922. Private Walker took his discharge on 28 January 1923 Note: A study of both the GSM and IGS medal rolls confirm that a total of only 3 x 'Other Ranks' of the regiment qualified for both of the above medals and clasps while serving on attachment. However only Private Walker has the distinction of having earned the 'pair only' as a full medal entitlement - the other 2 x recipients each additionally earned Great War British War & Interallied Victory Medals, and one of those recipients - Private Cunningham - is recorded as having been issued 'Replacement' GSM & IGS medals A unique full medal entitlement campaign medal pair to the Black Watch Sold together with some copied medal roll entries and medal index cards Condition: GVF

A resident of Heston, Middlesex, Second World War & long service group of 3: Corporal George L. Hunt, Middlesex Regiment, late 1st Battalion Welsh Guards & Royal Fusiliers, who served with Coast Artillery / Anti Aircraft Artillery during WW2 - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI first type with 'Territorial' bar (6447292 Cpl. G. L. Hunt. Mx.) Sold together with; - Original named and addressed card box of issue for the medals Important: The award of the Efficiency medal is confirmed issued per Army Order 85 / 47, of 1947 Note: The box of issue for the campaign medals was sent from the Office of the Officer in Charge Royal Artillery (C.A.& A.A.) Records (Coast Artillery & Anti Aircraft) George Leslie Hunt the son of Charles Hunt (a 'Confectioner') & 'Elizabeth' Hunt (nee Ann 'Elizabeth' Hiley), was a native of Birmingham, England, where he was born on 22 August 1900. At the time of being baptized on 2 September 1900, George and his family were residing at, 10 Stockbridge Crescent, Lees Street, Birmingham. By the time of the 1911 National Census for England and Wales, George's father had died, and his mother had re-married, becoming Elizabeth Mason, with George and his elder brother Charles Archibald Hunt, living with their mother, step-father and other siblings at 1 Patty Terrace, Incknield Port Road, Birmingham George Leslie Hunt, 'did not' fight in the Great War, but like his elder brother (who did serve in the Great War) he also became a professional soldier firstly serving with the Royal Fusiliers when in 1920 he was allocated his unique British Army Number, which was in the block allocated to the Royal Fusiliers (Nos 6446001- 6515,000). However, his service with the Royal Fusiliers was destined to be short-lived, as like his elder brother No 2730183 Charles Archibald Hunt (who later became a senior NCO of 1/Welsh Guards), George transferred to the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, where he served together with his brother during the inter-war years. With certainty it is known from on-line records that George served with 1/Welsh Guards as a Guardsman from at least 1923 through to 1929. During the inter-war years 1st Battalion Welsh Guards was posted overseas to Egypt 1929-1930, and again to Gibraltar in 1939 On 5 October 1929, Guardsman George Leslie Hunt (29), 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, married Jane Smith, Spinster (35), at Bampton Lew, Oxfordshire, England. By the time of the 1939 Register for England & Wales, George Leslie Hunt is not included, indicating he was still serving, or had been recalled as a 'Reservist' at the time the register was compiled in April 1939 (coincidentally it was in April 1939, that 1/Welsh Guards embarked for Gibraltar). His wife however, Jane Hunt, who was born on 30 July 1894, is shown as the householder, married and employed as a 'Kitchen Cook', living at the family residence located at, 37 Durham Avenue, Heston, Middlesex - the very same address as written on the official box of issue for George Leslie Hunt's Second World War Medals Condition: About EF

A resplendent \'Old Contemptibles\' campaign group of 4: Private Robert Wylie, Garrison Battalion Gordon Highlanders, late 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - 1914 Star (4-8454 Pte. R. Wylie, 2/A. & S. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (4-8454 Pte. R. Wylie, A. & S. H.) - Interallied Victory Medal (4-8454 Pte. R. Wylie, A. & S. H.) - IGS Medal 1908. GV first issue \'Afghanistan N.W.F.1919\'(3-7394 Pte. R. Wylie. Gordons) Private Robert Wylie, 2nd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 7 October 1914. His Medal Index Card also confirms that he was awarded the clasp to the 1914 Star and that he was transferred to the Gordon Highlanders on 3 October 1916. Accompanying medal roll extracts also show that he held the rank of ?Drummer? for some time during his service. He was discharged as time expired on 31 March 1921. With copied MIC and medal roll extracts The group \'professionally \' court-mounted by Spink. Mounted with original bright silk ribbons on the Great War trio. The mounting brooch retaining the long stoute brass hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: Trio GF / IGS VF

A Rhodesia 1981 'Operation Agila' service pair: Sergeant Stephen John Parsons, Royal Logistics Corps, late Royal Army Ordnance Corps - Rhodesia Meda 1980: (24385556 LCPL S J Parsons RAOC) - Zimbabwe: Independence Medal (13277) Note: The Zimbabwe Independence medal is officially impressed with number 13277 - the same number as printed on the official named card box of issue for this medal Important: Reference the article 'Rhodesia 25 Years Ago: Operation Agila' (by Major Martin Everett, Orders and Medals Research Society Journal, June 2006) it is estimated that only 996 x Rhodesia Medals were issued to the British Army Personnel including civilian Army Press Officers. Of those 134 x medals were awarded to Officers and 854 x medals awarded to Other Ranks. A total of 58 x medals were awarded to personnel of the Royal Army Ordnance, of which 5 x were to Officers and 53 x to Other-Ranks Stephen John Parsons was born on 11 May 1976. He enlisted for service with the Royal Army Ordanance Corps of the British Army at Northampton on 17 July 1975. He remained with the RAOC through to 4 April 1993, and then on the amalgamation of the RAOC with other supporting units, he then subsequently served with the Royal Logisitc Corps from 5 April 1893 to 9 August 1997. In total he served 22 years and 24 days. His numerous overseas postings during his career were; - Cyprus: 01 Apr 76 - 05 May 76 - Canada: 10 Mar 78 - 21 Nov 78 - Germany: a Total of 5 x postings/tours between 1979 -1994 - Rhodesia: 19 Dec 79 - 17 Mar 80 - Australia: 10 Aug82 - 03 Dec 82 - Singapore: 03 Dec 82 - 05 Dec 82 - Ascension Island: 15 Jan 84 - 15 Jan 84 - Falkland Islands: 26 Jan 84 - 26 May 84 The Rhodesia Medal mounted in the court-style and as-worn by the recipient, the mounting bar retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings. The Zimbabe Medal contianed in it's box of issue as issued (the medal was never given unrestricted permission to wear in British service uniform) Sold together with phot-copy hard-copy set of the recipients 'Certificate of Service' which confirms all above details, and that the two medals here offered are the recipients complete medal entitlment, these being the only medals enumerated on his papers. Condition: EF

A Rhodesian Second World War Medal Group of 4: Albert Victor Schneeberger Prince Alfred's Guard (Tanks - 6th South African Armoured Division) late Southern Rhodesia Armoured Car Regiment ​- The 1939-45 Star - The Africa Star - War Medal - South Africa: Africa Service Medal (SR.598022 A. V. Schneeberger) Note: Recipient is a confirmed 'Italy' campaign theatre 'Battle Accident' casualty, and additionally entitled to receive 'Royal Mint' issues of un-named Italy Star and the Defence Medal (the recipients service papers confirm the length of qualifying overseas service for both those medals - the recipient entered 'Theatre of War' Italy, 15 April 1944) Important: As per the naming protocols for Rhodesian residents who served with the South African Forces in the Second World War only the South Africa issue War Service Medal was issued officially named, and impressed with the distinctive SR prefix for 'Southern Rhodesia'. All other Second World War campaign medals that Rhodesian residents were entitled to, were alway only issued by the Rhodesian authority from un-named campaign medals issued and struck at the Royal Mint, London. The service papers of Rhodesians who served in South African Forces only ever confirm the award of the ASM - and, or any ribbons that had been instituted and worn by the recipient 'before' the conclusion of the war (in this case the recipients papers show the 'Africa Star; and ASM only). For guidance the below notice was posted / included in all service papers of 'Rhodesians' who had served with the 6th Union Defence Force Division' Quote, Africa Service Medal only issued from War Records to Rhodesian Personnel who served in the 6th U.D.F. Division. All other awards will be issued by the Rhodesian Military Authorities Unquote. Albert Victor Schneeberger, a married man was a resident of 83 Jameson Street, Bulawayo, Rhodesia. Albert had been born in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 13 August 1906, from where he subsequently migrated to Southern Rhodesia. In Bulawayo, Albert, had been employed as Salesman. Shortly afterthe outbreak of the Second World War, Albert volunteered for overseas service initially serving with the Southern Rhodesia Armoured Car Regiment from December 1942, and in which regiment he held the rank of Corporal from 1 December 1942. On 19 January1943, Corporal Schneeberger embarked at Durban aboard the troopship 'New Amsterdam' for destination North Africa. Albert arrived in theatre of war 'North Africa' on 30 January 1943, when he disembarked at Suez, Egypt. On 9 May 1943, he was transferred to Prince Alfred?s Guard (Armoured Tanks), a constituent unit of the 6th South African Armoured Division. Albert is later confirmed as having embarked for the 'Allied Army in Italy' on 15 April 1944, where he subsequently landed with the rest of his regiment, and in which campaign theatre he saw active service in the fielf. It was in Italy, while serving on the 'Gothic Line' that he is recorded as having received a 'Battle Accident' on 19 December 1944. Corporal Albert Schneeberger was discharged from the South African Army on 7 October 1946, after which he returned to his Bulawayo, Rhodesia Sold together with hard-copy set of recipients service papers that confirm above The medals have been mounted for display on a flock backed board for display

A Rhodesian Second World War Medal Group of 4: Albert Victor Schneeberger Prince Alfred's Guard (Tanks - 6th South African Armoured Division) late Southern Rhodesia Armoured Car Regiment ​- The 1939-45 Star - The Africa Star - War Medal - South Africa: Africa Service Medal (SR.598022 A. V. Schneeberger) Note: Recipient is a confirmed 'Italy' campaign theatre 'Battle Accident' casualty, and additionally entitled to receive 'Royal Mint' issues of un-named Italy Star and the Defence Medal (the recipients service papers confirm the length of qualifying overseas service for both those medals - the recipient entered 'Theatre of War' Italy, 15 April 1944) Important: As per the naming protocols for Rhodesian residents who served with the South African Forces in the Second World War only the South Africa issue War Service Medal was issued officially named, and impressed with the distinctive SR prefix for 'Southern Rhodesia'. All other Second World War campaign medals that Rhodesian residents were entitled to, were alway only issued by the Rhodesian authority from un-named campaign medals issued and struck at the Royal Mint, London. The service papers of Rhodesians who served in South African Forces only ever confirm the award of the ASM - and, or any ribbons that had been instituted and worn by the recipient 'before' the conclusion of the war (in this case the recipients papers show the 'Africa Star; and ASM only). For guidance the below notice was posted / included in all service papers of 'Rhodesians' who had served with the 6th Union Defence Force Division' Quote, Africa Service Medal only issued from War Records to Rhodesian Personnel who served in the 6th U.D.F. Division. All other awards will be issued by the Rhodesian Military Authorities Unquote. Albert Victor Schneeberger, a married man was a resident of 83 Jameson Street, Bulawayo, Rhodesia. Albert had been born in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 13 August 1906, from where he subsequently migrated to Southern Rhodesia. In Bulawayo, Albert, had been employed as Salesman. Shortly afterthe outbreak of the Second World War, Albert volunteered for overseas service initially serving with the Southern Rhodesia Armoured Car Regiment from December 1942, and in which regiment he held the rank of Corporal from 1 December 1942. On 19 January1943, Corporal Schneeberger embarked at Durban aboard the troopship 'New Amsterdam' for destination North Africa. Albert arrived in theatre of war 'North Africa' on 30 January 1943, when he disembarked at Suez, Egypt. On 9 May 1943, he was transferred to Prince Alfred?s Guard (Armoured Tanks), a constituent unit of the 6th South African Armoured Division. Albert is later confirmed as having embarked for the 'Allied Army in Italy' on 15 April 1944, where he subsequently landed with the rest of his regiment, and in which campaign theatre he saw active service in the fielf. It was in Italy, while serving on the 'Gothic Line' that he is recorded as having received a 'Battle Accident' on 19 December 1944. Corporal Albert Schneeberger was discharged from the South African Army on 7 October 1946, after which he returned to his Bulawayo, Rhodesia Sold together with hard-copy set of recipients service papers that confirm above The medals have been mounted for display on a flock backed board for display

A Royal Air Force 'Pilot's' officer casualty group of 3 together with the group of 4 to the husband of the Pilot's re-married widow: Squadron Leader Maurice Nolan, Royal Air Force, and Major Hubert Keith Mattingly, Royal Artillery A). Group of 3: Squadron Leader Maurice Nolan, No. 38 Squadron R.A.F. - The 1939-45 Star - The Air Crew Europe Star - War Medal Important: Squadron Leader Maurice Nolan, a Wellington bomber Pilot, was 'Killed-in-Action' 12 April 1940 The medals mounted on plush card for display Maurice Nolan, the son of James and Elizabeth Nolan (who in 1911 lived at Holderness Arcade, Whitham, Hull) , was a native of Hull, Yorkshire, England, where he was born on 24 August 1912. Maurice 'Mike' Nolan was commissioned in the General Duties Branch of the Royal Air Force on 15 March 1935 - and subsequently awarded his 'Flying Badge' on 24 January 1936. His appointments during his career were; Pilot Officer 15 March 1935; Flying Officer 15 December 1937; Flight Lieutenant 15 December 1939; Acting Squadron Leader 11 March 1940. He was a Pilot serving with No. 38 Squadron, Royal Air Force, which unit was equipped with Wellington bombers. By the time of his death due to enemy action on 12 April 1940, he had particiapted in numerous operations, including very early bombing raids. He also lost a Wellington aircraft, when on returning from a mission on 21 February 1940, both he and his crew had to abandon the bomber due to combination of poor weather and lack of fuel encountered just 15 minutes from their airbase, All of the crew survive, with just one suffering a broken ankle. Squadron records reveal that it was while on a mission 'sweep' over the North Sea in search of the German battle cruiser 'Scharnhorst' and the heavy cruiser 'Hipper' that Squadron Leader Nolan's bomber, and it's entire crew - of 6 men - were lost when the aircraft was engaged by a brace of enemy Me. 110s, and gunned down by machine-gun and cannon fire, with the aircraft being seen to crash into the sea. Further research reveals that the Luftwaffe Messerschmit Pilot was Helmut Woltersdor of 2/ZG Squadron, who became a 24 victory 'Ace' but who was ultimately himself 'Killed-in-Action' in June 1942. Aged 27 years, Maurice 'Mike' Nolan left a widow, Winifred Hazel Nolan, whom he had married in the third quarter of 1939 - and whose widow later subsequently married Lieutenant H. K. Mattingly (see below), a gunner subaltern who had been commissioned in February 1943 B). Group of 4: Major Hubert Keith Mattingly, Royal Artillery - The France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI 2nd issue with 'Territorial' bar (Lt. H. K. Mattingly, R.A.) Note: The Efficiency Medal was published in the Supplement to the London Gazette issue of 18 May 1951 Sold together with 2 x officially named Army issue bakelite identiy discs for 'H. K. Mattingly 264700 CoE' Important: Hubert Mattingly is confirmed as having married Squadron Leader Nolan's widow Winifred Hazel Nolan (nee Port) in Brussells, Belgium The medals mounted on plush card for display Hubert Keith Mattingly was a native of Edmonton, Middlesex, England, where he was born on 22 November 1915. He was commissioned into the Royal Artillery with effect on 25 February 1943, as a 2nd Lieutenant at which time he was allocated the unique ffficer number 264700. The London Gazette issue of 18 March 1949, then shows him as Maj. (Hon.) Hubert Keith Mattingly (264700) (late Emergency Commission) to be Captain, effective 1 January 1949, retaining the honorarr rank of Major. Curiously, his marriage to Squadron Leader Nolan's widow, Winifred Hazel Nolan (nee Port), is recorded as having been made in Brussels, Belgium, sometime between 1946-1950 (ref General Records Office Index to Consular Marriages of British Nationals Married Overseas) perhaps indicating that both groom and bridegroom were serving in a uniformed capacity in post-war Belgium. Hubert Keith Mattingly is recorded to have died at, Worthing, West Sussex, England, sometime in the last quarter of 1993 Sold with some copied research Condition: Both groups GVF

A Royal Air Force campaign and long service medal pair: Sergeant M. J. Roe. Royal Air Force - GSM 1918. EIIR issue & 'Cyprus' 'Arabian Peninsula' (1920758 Act.Sgt. M.J. Roe R.A.F.) - RAF LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue (D1920758 Sgt. M.J. Roe. R.A.F.) Note: The upper 'Arabian Peninsula' clasp is attached by thread to the lower clasp The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing style. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Royal Air Force Warrant Officer\'s campaign and long service medal group of 6: Chief Technician William Fergus, Royal Air Force - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp - The Africa Star. With clasp \'N. Africa 1942-43\' - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR \'Cyprus\' (1347850 Sgt. W. Fergus. R.A.F.) - Royal Air Force LS&GC. EIIR issue (1347850 Ch. Tech. Sgt. W. Fergus. R.A.F.) Sold together with: - RAF Form 856b. Certificate of Qualifcations - Royal Air Force cloth blazer badge Medal verification: All medals and clasps verified as entitled as listed on the accompanying \'Certificate of Qualifications\' William Fergus, was born on 10 July 1920. He joined the Royal Air Force on, 16 April 1941. Prior to joining the Royal Air Force he had been employed as a \'Plumber\'. He was classifed as a Coppersmith/Sheet Metal Worker. The highest service examination he attained was RAF Education Test Part 11, on 23 October 1950. Fergus took his final discharge from the Royal Air Force on 6 February 1975. William Fergus is recorded as having died in North Yorkhire, England, sometime during the last quarter of 1999 The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended from a mounting bar that retains its orignal long hinge dpin and clasp fittings Condition: Medals about EF

A Royal Canadian Navy Chief Petty Officer\'s Second World War & Korean War medal group of 7: Chief Petty Officer James Arthur Dyson, Royal Canadian Navy late Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve - Canada: Canadian Volunteer Service Medal 1939-1945. No clasp - War Medal. Canadian silver issue - Korea Medal. Canadian silver issue (J. A. Dyson 51572 'H') - Canada: Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea - United Nations: Service medal with clasp 'Korea' (J. A. Dyson 51572 'H') - Canada: Canada Centennial Medal - Canadian Forces Decoration. EIIR. With bar (PO 1/C J.A. Dyson) Note: All named medals are officially named in the correct style Important: All medals including the 'retrospective' Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea verified entitled and awarded per enumerated service record and reverse of Naval ID card (which latter ID shows all medals except for the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea, as it had not yet been instituted during the recipients service) All medals (except for the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea) are mounted as-worn in the court-style and plated as per the Canadian fashion, and as worn by the recipient. The Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea contained in its original titled card case of issue The group sold together with: - Copy set of recipients service file - Official Canadian Forces personnel 'Identity Card', the ID with photograph of recipient - Named paper envelope for further award bar for he Canadian Decoration - Royal Canadian Navy Chief Petty Officer cloth cap badge (this with Malta uniform retailers label on reverse) Footnote: James Arthur Dyson was a native of, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada where he was born on, 26 January 1927. On 1 December 1944, he joined the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve, seeing service in Canadian 'Home Waters' during the Second World War, firstly aboard HMCS Chippawa, and then as a member of the crew aboard HMCS Carleton. He next joined the Royal Canadian Navy on , 11 January, 1947, and was rated 'Air Radio Mechanic'. He achieved the rank of Electricians Mate First Class on, 11 April, 1948. During his long naval career, James served on many ships and bases, including: HMCS Chippawa, Stadacona, Niobe, Ariel, Naden, Cayuga, Antigonish and Rockcliffe, before being posted to HMCS Nootka on August 6, 1951, as a Leading Seaman, Engineering Mechanic First Class. While on active service during the Korean War, James was deployed throughout as a member of the crew of HMCS 'Nootka'. Following the Korean War, he served variously at: HMCS Magnificent, Dolphin, Maidstone, Adamant, Stadacona, Gatineau, Crusader, Springer, Alliance, St. Croix and Margaree and took many upgrade courses throughout his career. Petty Officer 1st Class Dyson applied for the Canadian Forces' Decoration on March 17, 1958, claiming 351 days in the RCNVR (December 4, 1944 to November 19, 1945) as an Ordinary Seaman, along with 11 Years and 14 days in the rank of P1RT4 in the RCN, a total of twelve years' service. As a Petty Officer, he is documented as having volunteered for submarine service in March 1959, as he had been undergoing the Chief Petty Officer First and Second Class, Radio Technician's Qualifying Course but was denied entry, as there was no vacancy. As a member of the Canadian Armed Forces, he received the Canadian Centennial Medal in 1967. He was posted to Fleet School at Halifax on September 20, 1968, and it was here that he applied for the Canadian Forces' Decoration Bar for Ten Years' Additional Service on October 17, 1968, credited with twenty-two years' service, as of January 24, 1968. He was transferred to Canadian Forces Base Edmonton on August 17, 1970 and retired from active service on January 10, 1972, with a total of over twenty-five years in the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve and the Royal Canadian Navy combined. He successfully applied for the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea, being awarded the medal on February 21, 1992. Dyson is recorded as having died on, 4 June, 1995 at, Edmonton, Alberta. At the time of his death he was 68 years of age HMCS Nootka, Korean War: The tribal Class 'Destroyer' served 2 x tours of duty in Korean Waters - the Second tour being the one in which James Dyson served. During her second tour in Korean waters, Nootka was assigned to the Island Campaign on the west coast, supporting guerrillas and Republic of Korea troops in the islands around Chodo. The ship took part in the Island Campaign in the Haeju region in March 1952. For the majority of 1952, Nootka supported the Island campaign off the west coast. During one inshore patrol around the islands on 26 September, Nootka sank a North Korean minelaying junk, rescuing its crew of five. She returned to Halifax on 17 December 1952 via the Mediterranean Sea, having become the second Canadian warship to circumnavigate the globe and the first destroyer to do so by the Suez Canal. A very well documented Royal Canadian Navy group, including active service in Korean waters aboard the 'Destroyer' HMCS Nootka during the Korean War Condition: About EF

A Royal Engineer's 'End of Empire' Second World War and Pakistan Service medal group of 3 with insignia: Major William Richard Drumm, Royal Pakistan Engineers attached from Royal Engineers, late Bengal Sappers & Miners - Defence Medal - War Medal - Pakistan: Pakistan Medal 1947 (T/Major W. R. Drumm. R.P.E.) Note: The Pakistan Medal with officially impressed naming, as issued Sold together with; A). Royal Pakistan Engineers: Officers silvered cap badge worn circa 1947-1953 B). Bengal Sappers & Miners / Royal Engineers: Regimental Pagri badge (woven) in regimental colours of Bengal Sappers & Miners C). Free Masons: Masonic miniature 'Jewel' gilt & enamel, with stick pin and contained in 'Barton's of Bangalore' hard-shell case William Richard Drumm son of Edward James Drumm (born Tipperary, Ireland, 1880) and Florence Alice Drumm (nee Pearman) was born in Wandsworth, London, England, on 11 September 1911. William's father was a professional soldier (Warrant Officer I) serving in the Royal Engineers, and who died at Fort Canning in Singapore Colony on 13 March 1935. Like his father before him, William also joined the British Army, and subsequently served in the same regiment as his father, viz the Royal Engineers. Evidently William was destined to a career soldiering in the 'Empire', as prior to the Second World War, he had been serving as an NCO instructor attached to the Bengal Sappers & Miners, stationed at their cantonment in Roorkee, United Provinces. India. William had married Marjorie Grace Hockley sometime during the third quarter of 1937, the couple later being blessed with two sons, both of whom were born at, Roorkee Cantonment in India viz; Derek James Drumm born 1938 & Jeremy Hugh Drumm born 1941. Prior to 10 November 1940, William Drumm was holding the rank of Lance-Sergeant, in the Royal Engineers (attached Bengal Sappers & Miners), until being granted an 'Emergency Commission' in the Regular Army as a Lieutenant. The Indian Army Lists of the 1940's show William serving attached as an officer to the Bengal Sappers & Miners between 1940-1947. During the Second World War William served overseas from India with PAIFORCE (Persia & Iraq Force) with the Bengal Sappers & Miners. Prior to the independence and partition of India in August 1947, William had opted to serve under contract on attachment to the post-independence Pakistan Army, subsequently serving with the Royal Pakistan Engineers. On 19 January 1959, Major William Drumm relinquished his commission on his completion of military service with the British Army, at which time he was granted the honorary rank of Major. Major Drumm is recorded as having died in South Shields, Northumberland, some time during the first quarter of 2001 Medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing style, in the correct order of precedence. The medals suspended from their original silk ribands from mounting bar that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Scarce seen officially impressed named Pakistan Medal to a British Officer Condition: GVF

A Royal Highlanders family group of 8: John Hay, Merchant Navy late 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders and his son John W. Hay late Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - Egypt Medal 1882. 'TEK' 'Suakin '84' 'El-Teb_Tamaai' (2373 Pte J. Hay, 1/R.Hrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (John Hay) - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal (John Hay) - Egypt: Khedives Star 1882. Reverse inscribed 2373 J. H. - 1914-15 Star (S-7630 Pte. J.W. Hay. R.Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-7630 Pte. J.W. Hay. R.Highrs) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-7630 Pte. J.W. Hay. R.Highrs) - Silver War Badge. Reverse indented B26324. With replacement pin - ID Disc indented 7650 J. Hay, Pres, R.H. A scarce family grouping showing service in same regiment, the 'Royal Highlanders'. The Egypt Medal and clasps are all confirmed as entitled from the published medal roll. Sold together with copies of the respective Medal Index Cards for both recipients Great War services. The MIC for Pte J.W. Hay, confirming entitlement to a Silver War Badge. See the respective picture for a copy of the latter MIC. Condition: GVF

A Royal Marine Artillery 1914 Star and Long Service Medal pair: Gunner Henry Cholerton, Royal Marine Artillery late Royal Marine Brigade - 1914 Star. No clasp (R.M.A. 5146. Gunner. H. Cholerton, R.M.Brigade.) - Naval LS&GC Medal. GV type I (5146. Henry Cholerton, Gunner. R.M.A.) Medal Verification: Both medals verified as entitled & issued per the respective Great War medal rolls of the Royal Marine Artillery as under: - 1914 Star: Ref ADM 171/167 (also awarded British War & Victory Medals) - Naval LS&GC Medal: Awarded 27 September 1917, per recipients service sheet ADM 159/28/5146 Note: The recipient served 2 x periods of service with the Royal marine Artillery firstly 12 years between 1893-1905, and secondly 1914-1919, qualifying for his LSGC after aggregated service of 15 years in 1917 Sold together with hard-copy photocopy of the recipients service sheet & extract page from the respective Great War and naval long service medal rolls Condition: About EF

A Royal Marine Artillery Officer?s ?World Wars? campaign and commemorative medal group of 6: Lieutenant-Colonel George Campbell, Royal Marines late Royal Marine Artillery - 1914-15 Star (Lieut. G. Campbell. R.M.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. G. Campbell. R.M.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut. G. Campbell. R.M.) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Coronation Medal 1937 (Maj. G. Campbell. R.M.) Note: The Coronation Medal 1937 (verified on roll) is contemporary engraved Important: All the pre-war medals including the Coronation Medal are enumerated on the recipients service record, as his services during the Second World War George Campbell was born in West Ayton, Yorkshire, England on 11 June 1895. Entering the Royal Marines as a Lieutenant in July 1915, he served with the R.M.A. Anti-Aircraft Brigade at Dunkirk, Petit Pont and Dranoutre, December 1915-May 1917. He then served with the R.M.A. Heavy Siege Train in Flanders, June 1917-July 1918, followed by service on H.M.S. Conqueror, July 1918-July 1919. After the war he served with the 7th R.M. Battalion, 1919 and then the 8th R.M. Battalion in Ireland during 1920 and onboard H.M.S. Ramillies in the Atlantic in 1921, being advanced to Captain the same year. Service with the 11th R.M. Battalion in the Eastern Mediterranean followed in 1923. During 1924-27 he served aboard H.M.S. Valiant and received a commendation from the C-in-C. Mediterranean for his intelligence report on Rhodes in November 1927. He was aboard H.M.S. Rodney in the Atlantic, 1929-31 and on H.M.S. Iron Duke in 1935, the same year he was promoted to Major. Campbell served on H.M.S. President IV in the Mediterranean, 1935-36 and then on H.M.S. Southampton, 1937-38. During the war he served as Drafting Officer at Portsmouth, October 1939-December 1941; with the Plymouth Division, December 1941-May 1942, and from May 1942 to March 1943 he was Lieutenant-Colonel and Commanding Officer, Reinforcement Depot and Officer Commanding Troops, Hayling Sector. From March 1943 to June 1945 he was Commanding Officer, R.M. Training Group at Towyn. After the war he served as Paymaster at Chatham, June 1945-June 1950. Retiring to Hayling Island in 1950, he died there on 14 March 1984 The medals mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended form a mounting-bar which retains its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with a quantity of copied research including but not restricted to the recipients service record (ADM 196/65) and his obituary that was published in the ?Anchor and Globe? Condition: Mostly GVF and better

A Royal Marine Artilleryman's Great War campaign & long service medal group of 4: Gunner William Henry Stiling, Royal Marine Artillery A Royal Marine Artilleryman's Great War campaign & long service medal group of 4: Gunner William Henry Stiling, Royal Marine Artillery - 1914-15 Star (R.M.A. 10898, Gr. W.H. Stiling.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (R.M.A. 10898, Gr. W.H. Stiling.) - Interallied Victory Medal (R.M.A. 10898, Gr. W.H. Stiling.) - Royal Fleet Reserve LS&GC Medal. GV first issue (R.M.A. 10898 B.1375 W.H. Stiling. Gr. R.F.R.) Important: All campaign and long service medals verified as entitled per the respective medal rolls as under; - Great War trio: Ref ADM 171/171 - Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service & Good Conduct Medal: Ref ADM 171/146 (awarded 25 June 1923) William Henry Stling, son of was a native of Taunton, Somerset, England, where he was born on 21 April 1886. Prior to enlisting in the Royal Marine Artillery, on 23 June 1904, he had been employed as a 'Railway Porter'.William Henry Stiling is recorded as having died in Hammersmith, London, England sometime in the third quarter of 1936, at which time he was 52 years of age Condition: GVF

A Royal Marine?s Campaign and Great War era medal group of 4: Private Albert Joseph Kendal, Royal Marine Light Infantry - NGS.?Persian Gulf ? (CH 16900. Pte. A J.Kendal, R.M.L.I. H.M.S Swiftsure.) - 1914-15 Star (CH.16900. Pte. A.J. Kendal, R.M.L.I.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (CH.16900. Pte. A.J. Kendall, R.M.L.I.) - Interallied Victory Medal (CH.16900. Pte. A.J. Kendall, R.M.L.I.) Note: Naming on the Inter-Allied Victory Medal only has been officially re-impressed (image attached) - which is common, for this medal when issued to the R.M.L.I. Important: All medals and clasp verified as entitled on the respective medals rolls. NGS medal and clasp (ref ADM 171/62) was sent to him aboard 'Swiftsure' on 16 November 1915. The 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Interallied Victory Medals (ref ADM 171/169) these sent to him while he was serving aboard H.M.S. Ajax Albert Joseph Kendal, was a native of, Millhill, London, England, where he was born on 1 October 1893. Prior to enlistment on 12 December 1910, he had been employed as an ?Office Boy?. In order, Albert served on the following ships during the period of the Great War; Swiftsure, Centaur, Curacoa. Post War he served aboard ?Ajax?, and later ?Emperor of India?. For services during the Great War, in addition to the campaign medals he was also awarded 4 x service chevrons. Albert Kendal took his final discharge from the Royal Marines on 19 June 1922. He is recorded as having died sometime in the third quarter of 1965, at Camberwell, London, England Note: Naming on Interallied Victory medal officially reimpressed The medals swing-mounted, and suspended from silk watered weave ribbons and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fitting. Condition: Silver medals toned GVF

A Royal Marine?s Campaign and Great War era medal group of 4: Private Edward Hibberd, Royal Marine Light Infantry late Royal Marine Brigade - 1914 Star. With tailors slider bar (CH.12917. Pte. E. Hibberd, R. M. Brigade.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (CH/12917. Edward Hibberd, Pte. R.M.L.I.) - Interallied Victory Medal (CH/12917. Edward Hibberd, Pte. R.M.L.I.) - Naval LS&GC. GV first issue (CH/12917. Edward Hibberd, Pte. R.M.L.I.) Note: Naming on the Inter-Allied Victory Medal only has been officially re-impressed (image attached) - which is common, for this medal when issued to the R.M.L.I. Important: All medals and clasp verified as entitled on the respective medals rolls as under; - 1914 Star and clasp trio (ref ADM 171/169) sent to R.M. Deal - Naval LS&GC (ref ADM 171/173) sent 25/5/1917 to H.M.S. Newcastle Edward Hibberd, the son of Charles Hibberd, was a native of, Marlborough, Wiltshire, England, where he was born on 26 February 1882 (the family sometime residing at 3 Bearn Street, Marlborough, Wiltshire). Prior to enlistment at Swindon, on 14 October 1901, he had by trade been employed as a ?Cooks Assistant?. During his long career with the Royal Marine Light Infantry, Edward had an impressive record of ocean going service, and during the Great War his services on land and afloat included; - 10 Sep 1914 - 02 Oct 1914: Served at Dunkirk - 03 Oct 1914 - 09 Oct 1914: Defence of Antwerp - 06 Feb 1915 - 15 Feb 1916: Med? Expeditionary Force, Dardanelles (Gallipoli) - 05 Sep 1916- 31 Dec 1918: H.M.S. Newcastle Edward took his discharge from the Royal Marines on 13 October 1922, and the following day enrolled in the Royal Fleet Reserve, with which he served through to final discharge on 18 May 1933 Where he obtained his tattoos, is not known, but they included a ?Snake? on his right arm, and a ?Japanese Woman? on his left arm. He married Mary Elizabeth Newman, in London on 29 January 1911, and in retirement his address was, 61 Downs Road, Walmer, Kent, England The medals are swing-mounted, suspended from frayed silk ribbons, as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fitting. Condition: Silver medals toned mostly VF

A Royal Marines South African War, Great War & long service medal group of 3: Colour Sergeant Ernest Batchelor, Royal Marine Light Infantry, late H.M.S. Sybille - QSA Medal. Silver \'Cape Colony\' (E. Batchelor. Sgt. R.M.L.I. H.M.S. Sybille.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (P.O. 4365 Cr. Sgt. E. Batchelor. R.M.L.I.) - Naval LS&GC Medal. EDVII issue (P.O. 4365 Ernest Batchelor, Sergt, R.M.L.I.) Loss of H.M.S. Sybille: This warship had the unique distinction of being the only British Royal Navy warship that was \'lost\' (sunk) during the South African War. With courtesy & thanks to The Dreadnought Project Org - http://dreadnoughtproject.org the below following details are provided: Quote, Sybille was ordered to Lambert\'s Bay to support the Army in protecting the Cape Colony from Boer commando attacks. On 9 January, 1901, Captain Williams landed with fifty men and two field guns, leaving Lieutenant Hubert Henry Holland in command of the cruiser. On the night of 15 January, Holland elected to take the ship to sea when she began dragging her anchor. The weather abated before too long, and so he brought her back to the anchorage from the south, but he struck rocks and became stuck at 2:30am. Holland fired signal shots from the 4.7-in guns and released oil to calm the water enough to launch boats. At 8:30, a tug and a trawler arrived, joined later by the City of Cambridge and the torpedo cruiser Tartar. Collectively the men were removed by lifeline, though one man was fatally injured in the effort. The ship was to become a total loss under the action of the sea, though much of her stores and equipment was salvaged. A Court of Enquiry concluded that Lieutenant Holland had not allowed for the strong current. Following a Court Martial, he was dismissed the ship and was penalised two years\' seniority, as was navigating lieutenant Herbert Cayley. Sub-lieutenant Alfred G. A. Street and Gunner (T) James J. Tapper also received severe reprimands in the accident Unquote. Reference \'British Battles & Medals\' (Spink, Seventh Edition 2006), there were 85 x \'Cape Colony\' clasps earned by crew-members of H.M.S. Sybille, and a total of 80 x single clasp medals earned by crew-members of H.M.S. Sybile - not all of which were issued, as 40 x QSA medals were recorded as \'returned\' on the medal roll Medal verification: The QSA with clasp to No. 4365 Sergeant Ernest Batchelor, Royal Marine Light Infantry, together with his other medals are all confirmed as entitled per the below following cited sources: - QSA Medal & clasp: ADM 171/53 (medal & clasp received 8 January 1902) - British War Medal. Silver issue: ADM 171/167 (rank of Colour Sergeant) - Naval LS&GC Medal: Medal received medal, 25 February 1906 Ernest Batchelor, was a native of, St. Edmonds, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, where he was born on, 25 February 1873. He enlisted in the Royal Marine Light Infantry, at Salisbury, on, 2 April 1889. Prior to enlisting he is recorded as having been a \'Labourer\' - this later scored-out and the word \'Caretaker\' shown! Prior to the South African War, Ernest had served on a warship commanded by His Serene Highness Prince Louis of Batttenburg (father of the future Lord Louis Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of British India). Ernest also served in the Far East, in Hong Kong Colony, where he is shown mustering on the Hong Kong Colony \'Depot Ship\' H.M.S. Tamar between 27 October to 5 November 1892, this almost certainly the prelude to his deploying ashore in Hong Kong / China. Ernest was posted to H.M.S. Sybille, 9 October 1900 to 18 February 1901. During his service with H.M.S. Sybille, Ernest served ashore in Cape Colony qualifying for the QSA Medal with clasp \'Cape Colony\'. During the Great War, Ernest was mobilised from the Royal Fleet Reserve, and served with the Royal Marine, qualifying for a single British War Medal The recipients naval service sheet is extant and is held and accessible at The National Archives The medals suspended from their original silk ribands (with some fraying) and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Toned about GVF

A Royal Marines Victorian campaign and Edwardian Meritorious Service Medal group of 3: Colour Sergeant Philip Hoil, Royal Marine Light Infantry late Assistant Warder, H.M. Prison Dartmoor - Baltic Medal 1854-55 (un-named as issued to Royal Marines) - China Medal 1857-60. With clasp 'Taku Forts 1860' (un-named as issued) - Meritorious Service Medal. EDVII type (Philip Hoil , Colr Sergt., R.M.L.I. 1st March 1906) Important: All medals confirmed as entitled, per the respective medal rolls: Ref ADM 171/20, for the Baltic Medal, wherein he is shown as Private Royal marines serving aboard H.M.S. Cornwalls; Re ADM 171/30 & ADM 171/33 for the China Medal and clasp wherin the recipient is shown as a Corporal, Royal Marines serving aboard 'H.M.S. Opossum', and of the R.M. Battn Plymouth Division R.M. Both the Baltic & China medal rolls annotated to show that the recipient had duplicate campaign medals issued to him on 19 September 1874 - which of course would have been un-named as per the original issues Only an estimated 37 x Edward VII MSM's are known to have been awarded to the Royal Marines. Reference 'Irreproachable Character: The Award of the Royal Marines Meritorious Service Medal' (John Bilcliffe, 2005), the author states that the recipient was 'NOT' awarded a Naval LSGC, and shows that the medal group to Hoil was, at the time of writing, one of only 14 x known surving examples of which 4 x of those were in the Royal Marines Museum Philip Hoil was a native of North Molton, Devon, England where he was born circa 1836. At the time of the 1851 Census is described as being 14 years, and employed as Serevant - his birth place shown as North Molton, Devonshire. By the time of the 1871 Census he is recorded as being a Colour Sergeant, born at Stonehouse, Devon, married and aged 35 years serving with the R.M.L.I. at sea aboard H.M.S. Galatea. The 1881 Cenus then finds him recorded as born at North Molton employed as an 'Assistant Warder' residing at the Lidford (Lydford) Barracks - this indicative that he was a Prison Warder at the nearby infamous 'Dartmoor Prison', at this time he was head of a family that comprised his wife Jessie Hoil, and four children two sons and two daughters. The notes in the refernece book 'Irreproachable Character' indicate that the recipient died on 5 May 1907 The medals professionally court-mounted for display by Spink & Son Condition: About GVF

A Royal Marines \'Present at Bombardment of Sveaborg\' & \'Special Service in China\' during the Second Opium War, campaign medal pair: Sergeant George Henry Allen, Royal Marines Light Infantry latterly a Nurse at the Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar - Baltic Medal 1854-55 - China Medal 1857-60, With clasp \'Canton 1857\' The medals sold together with below following archive of original related items: - Pair of Victorian era R.M.L.I. Sergeants \'Wire Bullion\' rank chevrons on cloth - Parchment Certificate of Service; - Parchment Naval Pension Certificate - Letter from the Director of Navy Accounts to the recipient’s grandson - A hand written service history in ink Also included is a photocopied extract page from the respective Admiralty medal roll for the Baltic Medal Medals verification: Both medals confirmed as entitled per the respective Admiralty medal rolls cited below: - Baltic Medal 1854-55: ADM 171/19. Medal sent to Gosport, 13 May 1857 - China Medal 1857-60 with clasp \'Canton 1857\': ADM 171/30. Medal sent to recipient 6 November 1862 Both medals unnamed as issued to the Royal Marines Light Infantry George Henry Allen, son of George Allen (a Mariner) & Frances Allen, was a native of Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, where he as born circa 1821. George enlisted in the Portsmouth Division, Royal Marines in 1834, at which time he was a Drummer Boy. During the Baltic Campaign he served as a Corporal aboard the ships H.M.S. Caesar & H.M.S. Porcupine during the Baltic Campaign, where he was present in Finland at the \'Bombardment of Seaborg / Sweaborg\' (The Battle of Suomenlinna also known as the Battle of Viapori or the Bombardment of Sveaborg / Sweaborg) . He was subsequently advanced to Sergeant, with his certificate of service showing that he then deployed on \'Special Service\' in China, in 1857, where served with No. 14 Company, Royal Marines in China, where he served variously aboard H.M.S. Calcutta and Princess Charlotte, and was present at the capture of Canton (now Guangzhou) in December, 1857, prior to being invalided with Dysentery, 24 October 1859. At the time of the 1871 National Census for England & Wales, George who was described as a \'Greenwich Pensioner\' and was living with his wife Esther Allen (nee Hayden), and their five children (son\'s, Melville, George, Edwin & Nolan, and their daughter Blanche) at, 6 Providence Cottage, Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, England. Latterly George served as a Nurse, and then Head Nurse, with the troop transport ship H.M.S. Jumna from September 1872 to April 1874. The 1881 National Census shows George as resident at the Royal Naval Hospital at Haslar, Portsmouth, where he is described as employed as a Hospital Nurse - Greenwich Pensioner. George Henry Allen is recorded to have died at, 1 Netley Street Landport, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, on, 3 September 1884 The archive good fair & better Condition: The medals GVF

A Royal Marine\'s Great War campaign medal group of 3: Private William Castledine Royal Marines Light Infantry - 1914-15 Star (PO. 11 S. Pte. W. Castledine. R.M.L.I.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (PO. 11-S-Pte. W. Castledine. R.M.L.I.) - Interallied Victory Medal (PO. 11-S-Pte. W. Castledine. R.M.L.I.) Medals verification: Private William Castledine is confirmed as entitled to all three Great War campaign medals per the respective Admiralty medal rolls cited below. In addition he was also awarded a Silver War Badge: - 1914-15 Star: ADM 171/167 - British War Medal. Silver issue: ADM 171/167 - Interallied Victory Medal: ADM 171/167 - Silver War Badge: ADM 171/186. Awarded SWB No. 36384 on 8 March 1919 William Castledine, son of Alfred Castledine, was a native of, Notting Hill, London, England, where he was born on, 26 December 1872. Prior to joining the Portsmouth Division of the Royal Marine Light Infantry on, 26 January 1892, he had been employed as a \'Painter & Paper Hanger\'. On 31 August 1914, William re-enlisted in \'The Corps\' at Southampton, Hampshire, England, at the age of 42, William Castledine remained in service until being invalided out of the service on, 31 March 1919. During the Great War he served with the Royal Marines detachments aboard H.M.S. Inconstant (1914-15) & H.M.S. Virginian (1916) H.M.S. Inconstant: Was one of eight Arethusa-class light cruisers built for the Royal Navy in the period 1910-1914. The ship was launched on 6 July 1914 at William Beardmore and Company shipyard. On being commissioned, she was assigned to the 1st Light Cruiser Squadron of the Grand Fleet. H.M.S. Virginian: An Armed Merchant Cruiser. December 1914 to November 1918, Northern Patrol (10th Cruiser Squadron), North Atlantic convoys. Pendant Nos. M.72 (on coming into service), MI.95 (1.18), MI.52 (4.18). Built 1905, 10757grt, 18kts, owned by Allan Line. Armament: 8-4.7in, 2-6pdr (later 6-6in, 2-6pdr). Crew (7.15): 40 officers & 220 crew (bi). In service 13.11.14-31.1.20. Of over 60 commissioned AMC\'s employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th Cruiser Squadron (CS) on Northern Patrol Sold together with hardcopy of the recipients photocopied service sheet, that is extant and is held & accessible at The National Archives The medals retaining their long silk \'moire\' ribands the riband for the BWM now frayed, and the 1914-15 Star sans riband. The medals held together loosely on a safety-pin Condition: GVF

A Royal Naval Division Officer's medal group of 6: Captain James Henry Maurice Clark, V.D., Officer Commanding Clyde Division, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, late Nelson Battalion, Royal Naval Division. - 1914 Star. With clasp (Act. Sub. Lieut. J. H. M. Clark, R.N.V.R. Nelson Bttn. R.N.D.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. J.H.M. Clark. R.N.V.R.) - InterallIed Victory Medal (Lieut. J.H.M. Clark. R.N.V.R.) - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Coronation Medal 1937 - Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Decoration. GV. Reverse with hallmarks for 1928 Important: The respective medal rolls, registers and gazettes have been checked and we can confirm the recipients entitlement to all the medals and dated 1914 Star clasp James Henry Maurice Clark, the only son of Robert and Alice Clark, was a native of Glasgow, Scotland, where he was born on 18 February 1892. With his father being a well known Clyde based Shipowner, not surpringly, James was destined to follow the family tradition in the steamship business, subsequently as both a shipowner and shipbroker The below following obituary to Captain Clark has below been reproduced from the Loretto School Roll Of Honour (see www.lorettoniansociety.org.uk for photograph of recipient) Quote, Captain James Henry Maurice Clark Captain Clark, commanding Clyde Division, R.N.V.R., was born on 18th February 1892, and at Loretto from September 1905 to July 1910. He was in the VI Form, a Prizeman, and a Sergeant in the O.T.C. At Trinity College, Cambridge, he obtained an honours degree in engineering and took his M.A. in 1917. He became a Sub-Lieutenant, R.N.V.R., in January 1914, and after being mobilised in August of that year served with the R.N. Division at Antwerp and in several ships engaged in operations in the North Sea till 1919. In civil life he was a shipbroker and an Associate Member of the Institution of Naval Architects. He also became a prominent yachtsman, and was one of the crew of Coila III in international races. In 1926 he was promoted Lieutenant-Commander, R.N.V.R., and in 1929 awarded the V.D. The years 1937-38 saw him President of the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce. He was Vice-Chairman of the Loretto Governors and a generous benefactor of the School. On mobilisation in September 1939, Commander Maurice Clark (as he had now become) was appointed Captain commanding the Clyde Division, R.N.V.R., and did much valuable work in the Naval Offices, Glasgow, and on the Flag Officer's Staff. Before taking up this appointment, however, he had undergone a major operation which left him physically very frail, and there can be no doubt that his acceptance of fresh arduous and exacting duties and responsibilities hastened his death. In the following year he again fell very ill. But his spirit was never broken; he worked on until work became impossible, and finally, after much suffering, died at his home in Troon on 4th September 1941. "He faced a long and painful illness with the greatest courage, and carried on when most people would have considered themselves to be hopeless invalids and would never have attempted to do anything." Unquote. The medals mounted as-worn in the swing-style.The silk ribands suspended from a contemporary mounting brooch bar, this latter retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Officer\'s un-named and un-attributed Second World War campaign and long service miniature medal group of 5, sold together companion miniature riband bar - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Pacific Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal - Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Decoration. EIIR issue Sold together with: - Companion set of contemporary silk miniature medal ribands mounted as-worn Both the miniature medals and the companion miniature medal riband bar, are professionally mounted, and as-worn by a veteran. The white metal mounting complete with their original long hinged pins & clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Officer\'s un-named and un-attributed Second World War campaign and long service miniature medal group of 6: - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Atlantic Star. No clasp - The Africa Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal - Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Decoration. EIIR issue All of the miniature medals are good quality strikes, the Defence & War medals & RNVR Decoration being silver All of the miniature medals professionally swing-mounted, and as-worn by a veteran. The medals with silk ribands. The white metal mounting bar complete with its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings. Condition: GVF

A Sandsend Yorkshire, \'Master Mariners\' World Wars campaign medal group of 7: Captain William Harland, Master Mariner, Mercantile Marine - British War Medal. Silver issue (William Harland) - Mercantile Marine War Medal (William Harland) - The 1939-1945 Star - The Atlantic Star - The Africa Star. With clasp 'North Africa 1942-43' - The Italy Star - War Medal All medals verified as entitled / issued per below medal rolls & medal index cards: - British War Medal (Ref BT 351/1/58201) - Mercantile Marine War Medal (Ref BT 351/1/58201) - The 1939-1945 Star (Ref BT 395/1/40495) - The Atlantic Star (Ref BT 395/1/40495) - The Africa Star. 'North Africa 1942-43' (Ref BT 395/1/40495) - The Burma Star (Ref BT 395/1/40495) - War Medal (Ref BT 395/1/40495) Note: The name William Harland is unique amongst the rolls of British Merchant Seaman who claimed their Second World War Campaign Medals Sold together with a contemporary mounted riband bar for the British War Medal & Mercantile Marine War Medal. The reverse of the riband bar, retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings, and as-worn by the recipient as a 'Master Mariner' William Harland, son of John Henry Harland (a Mariner, Chief Engineer) & Mary Jane Harland (nee Johnston) was a native of, Sandsend, Whitby, Yorkshire, England, where he was born on, 11 August 1892. Like his father before him, William chose to make seafaring his chosen career, with his earliest seagoing voyage recorded as taking place in 1908, at which time he was 'Apprenticed' to a local Whitby based steamship company, viz, The Harrowship Steamship Company Limited'., which company's steamships plied foreign trades to the; Baltic, Mediterranean, Black Sea, Far East & Gulf of Mexico. Amongst William's earliest seagoing voyages - commencing in 1908 - were; - 'Ethelbryhta', steamship of 1985 tonnage, 03/01/1908 to 03/01/1913 'Foreign Trade' capacity 'Apprentice' - 'Ethelwynne', steamship of 2066 tonnage, 18/02/1913 to 30/06/1913 'Foreign Trade' capacity 'Able Seaman' Evidently, William was a mariner of considerable ability, having been issued his 2nd Mate's Certificate on 15 August 1913; 1st Mate's Certificate on 21 August 1915, and his 'Master' Certificate for Foreign-going Steamship in September 1917. Prior to being made 'Master', William made many voyages during the Great War, during which he was the second ranked officer on all of his voyages. Amongst his war-time voyages 1914-1918 included; - 'Elmina', steamship of 2996 tonnage, 18/08/1914 to 03/01/1914 'West Coast of Africa Trade' capacity '3rd Mate' - 'Egba', steamship of 3024 tonnage, 14/11/1914 to 31/01/1915 'USA Trade' capacity '3rd Mate' - 'Meltonian', steamship of 3024 tonnage, 19/02/1915 to 05/04/1915 'USA Trade' capacity '3rd Mate' - 'Meltonian', steamship of 3024 tonnage, 13/04/1915 to 24/05/1915 'USA Trade' capacity '2nd Mate' - 'Meltonian', steamship of 3024 tonnage, 01/06/1915 to 22/07/1915 'West Indies Trade' capacity '2nd Mate' - 'Nestorian', steamship of 4074 tonnage, 08/09/1915 to 15/11/1915 'Foreign Trade' capacity '2nd Mate' - 'Atlantian', steamship of 6175 tonnage, 20/11/1915 to 20/11/1915 'Foreign Trade' capacity '2nd Mate' - 'Albanian', steamship of 1875 tonnage, 09/12/1915 to 07/02/1916 'Foreign Trade' capacity '2nd Mate' - 'Albanian', steamship of 1875 tonnage, 14/02/1916 to 02/05/1916 'Foreign Trade' capacity '2nd Mate' - 'Albanian', steamship of 1875 tonnage, 20/05/1916 to 13/07/1916 'Foreign Trade' capacity '2nd Mate' - 'Albanian', steamship of 1875 tonnage, 09/08/1916 to 11/10/1916 'Foreign Trade' capacity '2nd Mate' - 'Albanian', steamship of 1875 tonnage, 01/12/1916 to 29/01/1917 'Foreign Trade' capacity '2nd Mate' - 'Albanian', steamship of 1875 tonnage, 20/02/1917 to 19/05/1917 'Foreign Trade' capacity '1st Mate' - 'Albanian', steamship of 1875 tonnage, 19/05/1917 to 25/07/1917 'Foreign Trade' capacity '1st Mate' Master Mariner, Captain William Harland, is reported to have died in England, on 18 December 1963. At the time of his death he had been resident at a Mariners Residential Home, or 'Alms House' run by the Mariners Charity 'Trinity House' at the address, Dreadnaught Wing, Trinity Homes, Grams Road, Walmer, Kent, England The medals mounted suspended from their original silk ribands in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with some copied research Condition: Mostly GVF

A Sapper NCO?s North West Frontier of India and Long Service medal pair: Company Quartermaster Sergeant C. A. Fox, Royal Engineers - IGS 1908. ?Waz 19-21? ?Af NWF 1919? (1859855 Cpl. C.A. Fox, R.E.) - Military LSGC. GV ?Regular Army? (1859855 C.Q.M.S. C.A. Fox, R.E.) Note: Upper clasp on IGS 1908 medal attached by cotton thread Important: IGS and both clasps verified per the respective Medal Index Card and the IGS 1908 Medal Roll (ref WO 100/I3/469), this latter compiled and signed Chatham,13 January 1922, that shows that at the time of qualifying for the medal the recipient was serving with the Military Works Service of the Indian Army A fairly scarce 2 x clasp IGS 1908 to find named to a ?Sapper? N.C.O. of the Royal Engineers Condition: Toned GVF

A scacre Killed in Action 'Elandslaagte' pair: 4380 Private R. Hall, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - IGS 1895. Silver & 3 clasps 'ROC' 'PF' 'Tir' (4380 Pte R. Hall, 1st Bn Gord Highrs) - Queens South Africa Medal. Silver & clasp 'Elandslaagte' (4380 Pte R. Hall, Gordon Highrs) Private R. Hall a veteran of the North West Frontier campaigns of 1895-1897, was subsequently killed in action at the battle of Elandslaagte on 21 October 1899. Note: Reference 'The Scotsman' of Tuesday 24 October 1899, the published article therein listing the casualties of the battle of Elandsaagte, confirm that the recipient Private Robert Hall was a native of Aberdeen, Scotland, where his mother resided at 91, Gallowgate. All medals and clasps verified to rolls. The respective copy entry pages will be accompany the medals. The medals mounted on a pin brooch swing style. Condition: GVF

A Scarce & Desirable South African Nurses Second World War campaign medal group of 4: F. M. Dickinson, South African Medical Nursing Service - The 1939-45 Star (90740 F. M. Dickinson) - The Africa Star (90740 F. M. Dickinson) - War Medal (90740 F. M. Dickinson) - Union of South Africa: Africa Service Medal (90740 F. M. Dickinson) Important: The recipients unique service number is confirmed as being in the unique regimental block 90666 - 91665 that was allocated to the South African Medical Nursing Service Note: South African personnel of the Second World War era retained the same service number that they received on enlistment for the rest of their career, irrespective of the transfers to other units or services South African Medical Nursing Service: Reference the Journal of the Military History Society of South Africa, Volume I. No. II, June 1968, that contains an article titled \'Some Notes on the South African Medical Nursing Services\' by Neville Gomm, from which below extracts are quoted with thanks: Quote. The service reached its peak during World War II. In 1944 the strength was recorded as being 1,886, of which slightly more than 1,000 were Nursing Assistants. Elsewhere mention is made that at the height of its strength approximately 2,500 nurses were serving, and of this number 1,453 were probationers - 1,283 in South Africa and 170 in the Middle East. Major-General A.J. Orenstein, CB CMG, CBE, Director-General of South Africa\'s wartime medical services has said that, at the peak of the war period, there were in employ 3,691 female nursing staff, of whom 300 were seconded Canadians. In 1946, Miss M.E. Stoney, RRC, was appointed to the post of Matron-in-Chief She died in office on the 7th March, 1948, and is buried in the military cemetery at Voortrekkerhoogte. Unquote. Quote, The year 1964 was a memorable one for nurses throughout South Africa, for both the S.A.M.N.S. and the S.A. Nursing Association celebrated their golden Jubilees. The two are completely different bodies but all military nurses must be members of the Nursing Association. The first link between the two had its origin a long time ago when the S.A. Trained Nurses\' Association petitioned the Minister of Defence for the establishment of a Defence Nursing Council. This was to obviate a repetition of the difficulties under which nurses enlisted for military service during World War I. The petition was successful and in October, 1921, the first meeting of the S.A. Defence Council was held. Two seats on the Council were allocated to representatives of the Trained Nurses\' Association Unquote. The recipients surname indicates a South African of British or Irish descent The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The silk medal ribands suspended form a white metal medal mounting bar, this latter retaining its original long hinged & clasp fittings An extremely scarce and desirable South African Nurses Second World War campaign medal group Condition: VF

A scarce & desirable \'Gurkha Far East Prisoner of War\' medal group of 3: Rifleman Gajbahadur Gurung, 2nd Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles - The 1939-45 Star (7774. Rfn. Gajbahadur Gurung, 2-1 G.R.) - The Pacific Star (7774. Rfn. Gajbahadur Gurung, 2-1 G.R.) - War Medal (7774. Rfn. Gajbahadur Gurung, 2-1 G.R.) Note: The medals are all officially named impressed issues awarded by the Indian Army The recipients regimental number is in the sequence issued to new recruits to 1 GR that joined the Indian Army circa 1940 Far East Prisoner of War: Captured at Singapore Colony 15 February 1942, and subsequently interred as a Far East 'Prisoner of War' The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity from Western Nepal, whose regimental number is in the range allocated circa 1940, and who served as a 'Rifleman' with the 2nd Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles of the British Indian Army Gajbahadur Gurung is listed in a Nominal Roll of 2/1 GR FEPOW's - held by the Gurkha Museum in Winchester, Hampshire, England. The 2/1 GR FEPOW Roll was compiled by a Scottish Officer - Captain Norman 'Peter' George O'Neal of 2/1 GR, following the surrender, who later carried the roll in Siam during the construction of the 'Death Railway' and where he buried it to avoid it being found by the Japanese. Following the surrender of Japanese Forces in August 1945, the jar containing the FEPOW roll was discovered and eventually returned to the British officer, who had compiled it. It was, at the time, the only information available as to the whereabouts of British and Gurkha officers and Gurkha 'Other-Ranks' of 2-1GR following the surrender of the remnants of the battalion at Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942 2nd Battalion 1st King George V's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Malaun Regiment) (2-1GR) was one of three Gurkha battalions of 28 Indian Infantry Brigade that took part in the defence and withdrawal from Malaya and the eventual surrender of British Empire & Commonwealth forces, to the Imperial Japanese Army, at Singapore Colony on, 15 February 1942 A scarce & desirable complete medal entitlement to a young Gurkha soldier who served - and fortunately survived - the Malaya campaign 1941-42, and subsequent years of harsh captivity under the Imperial Japanese Army Condition: VF

A scarce & unusual Great War teenage \'Jock\'s\' Killed-in-Action \'Battle of the Sambre\' medal group of 3 to a former Merchant Seaman: Private Robert Sim Westwood, 1st Bn Queen\'s Own Cameron Highlanders, late Mercantile Fleet Auxiliary - British War Medal. Silver issue (R. Westwood. Fmn. M.F.A.) - Mercantile Marine Medal (Robert. S. Westwood.) - Interallied Victory Medal (R. Westwood. Fmn. M.F.A.) Note: All medals correctly named per the official protocol of being named to the 'service' (unit) in which the recipient 'first' entered a theatre of war during the Great War Important: Private Robert Sim Westwood 1st Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders confirmed 'Killed-in-Action', 4 November 1918 - who had earlier in 1916 survived the sinking of the S.S. By German U-Boat S.S. Duke of Albany - on which ship his Uncle William Westwood was 'Killed-in-Action' The loss of H.M.S. Duke of Albany (ref ADM 137/3165) Quote, At 07.00am on 24th August 1916 HMS Duke of Albany together with the Armed Boarding Vessel HMS Duke of Clarence left Longhope to patrol to the east of the Pentland Skerries. At 09.00 am both vessels being 1 1/2 miles apart in position 58 44N 2 28W and were zig zagging on a true east course. Lt. Leslie, officer of the watch, observed a torpedo, 300 meters distant off the port bow. The vessel was immediately turned away but the torpedo struck the port engine room just a few feet below the waterline at 09.03 am. A second torpedo was then seen passing close to the stern. HMS Duke of Albany very quickly started to settle. Capt. Ramage appeared in the wheelhouse and asked Lt. Leslie if he had seen anything, referring to the submarine to which he relied no. The order was then given to abandon ship. The blast from the torpedo had destroyed No.4 lifeboat but there were 3 other main lifeboats and a number of rafts and smaller boats. Capt. Ramage ordered Lt. Leslie to repeat abandon ship signal then said '' God damn it Leslie I cannot fire a shot''. That was the last that Lt. Leslie saw of the Captain. Lt. Leslie went below to check on a fellow lieutenant who was ill but found his bunk empty so he left and joined his designated lifeboat. Six minutes after the torpedo struck HMS Duke of Albany sank. As the vessel sank there was a large explosion at the stern which is thought to have been depth charges going off . Lt. Leslie's lifeboat could not get away from the sinking vessel as the swirling water held the boat alongside the ship. One of the lifeboat davits then caught the lifeboat causing it to capsize with 25 crew onboard. Lt. Leslie found himself under the lifeboat with 6 or 7 other crewmen. He knew one to be a good swimmer and asked him to duck down under the gunwale and see ''if everything is all right''. The crewman tried but could not owing to the buoyancy in his cork lifejacket so Lt. Leslie removed his own lifejacket and swam out from under the boat. On surfacing he found crew on top of the upturned boat with 2 other lifeboats nearby. Instructions were then passed to those still under the lifeboat and all swam out successfully. HMS Duke of Clarence at once proceeded to Duke of Albany and slipped two life boats near the people swimming and then endeavoured to ram the U boat as a disturbance was observed in the water that was thought to indicate its position. It is reported that this may have been slightly successful as slight metallic shock was reported from the engine room. The survivors were taken back to Scapa Flow by the HMTBD Menace and HMS Duke of Clarence and most were put onboard the Receiving ship HMS Imperieuse with 3 officers and 13 ratings being taken for treatment to HM Hospital Ship Soudan. Two bodies were also landed that had been recovered from the sea. Unquote. Medals all verified as entitled / issued per the respective medal rolls / index cards as under: - British War & Victory Medals: ADM 171/133 - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal: BT 351/1/149056 The MFA medal roll includes notation that a 1914-15 Star, was also sent - however considering the recipients age (16 in 1915) and the absence of any star amongst the recipients other extant medals, it 'may' be a clerical error (and possibly an award meant for his uncle William Westwood who served on the same ship - the 'Duke of Albany' - that was torpedoed and sunk by a German enemy U-Boat on 24 August 1916, who in spite of his senior age is shown as only being issued with a Great War medal pair, in contrast against the 'trio' awarded to his 16 year old nephew! Robert Sim Westwood, son of Agnes Westwood, 31 Bowling Green Street, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland, was born circa 1899. At only 16 years of age, Robert Westwood saw service in the Mercantile Marine, serving as a 'Fireman ' with the Mercantile Fleet Auxiliary. In 1916, he was serving aboard the 'Duke of Albany' when that ship was torpedoed and sunk by German U-Boat ()on 1916, at which time his uncle, William Westwood, serving on the same ship was 'Killed-in-Action'. Robert Westwood subsequently took his discharge from the Mercantile Fleet Auxiliary, and next enlisted into the British Army, being posted to the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders (No. 32564), being posted to the 1st Battalion Cameron Highlanders serving on the Western Front in France. Robert Westwood was subsequently killed in action on, 4 November 1918, during the Battle of the Sambre, on which date 1/Camerons, incurred 15 men killed & a further 40 +/- wounded or missing A scarce and unusual combination of campaign medals to a Mercantile Marine seafarer, who later lost his life being 'Killed-in-Action' in November 1918, while serving with the 1st Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders Condition: Mostly GVF

A scarce 'Echoes of the Raj' Military Nurses medal group of 5: Sister Enid Maud Starr, Pakistan Military Nursing Service late Indian Military Nursing Service - Pakistan: Independence Medal 1947 (Sister Miss E.M. Starr P.M.N.S. (T).) - Pakistan: Republic Medal 1956 - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star: Note the ribbon only mounted as-worn - War Medal - Coronation Medal 1953 Sold together with; - Companion group of miniature medals. This including a Burma Star and Defence Medal - Named ID bracelet 'E. M. Starr C of E No N 12714 I.M.N.S. B. 3. Group' - Bombay Registered Nurse pin-back named & numbered badge (Enid M. Starr A-2287) - England State Registered Nurse pin-back named & dated badge (E.M Starr. S.R.N. 174162 15.9.50) Enid Maude Starr, the daughter of John Edmond Starr & Caroline Maud Starr (nee Howatson), was born in Multan, Punjab, India, on 16 August 1907. At the time of Enid's birth her father was recorded as being employed as a 'Driver' with the North Western Railways - the N.W.R. generally operating in the the area that is now located in Pakistan. The Starrs were a Eurasian family of British descent, the family having lived and served in India over several generations by the time of Enid's birth. Formed in 1926, the Indian Medical Nursing Service comprised of both British and Eurasian India domiciled & trained nurses who were attached to the Indian Army hospitals that catered for Indian personnel. After taking her final discharge from the Pakistan Army, Enid Starr re-located to England, and took up residency in London (her only brother Bertram Edmund Starr was by then also residing in London). Enid became a naturalized British citizen on 17 September 1976 (reference the London Gazette issue of 18 November 1976), at which time she was residing at, 39 Cowan Court, Ayres Crescent, Stonebridge Park, London, N.W.10. Enid is recorded as having died at Brent, Middlesex, England, sometime in second quarter of 1991 Both groups of medals mounted as-worn in the swing-style. The mounting bars retaining their original long hinged pins and clasp fittings A rare combination of medals that include an officially named Pakistan Medal to a female British nursing officer who had the distinction of serving as a nursing officer in first the British Indian Army and later the Pakistan Army Condition: GVF

A scarce 'First Nations' Korean War campaign medal pair to an Ojibwe-Cree 'Warrior': Private William George Chief, Fort Garry Horse, attached Lord Strathcona's Horse (Canadian Army Special Force) Canadian Army - Canada: Korea Medal. With 'Canada' obverse (SH 62356 W. G. Cheif.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' (SH 62356 W. G. Chief .) William George Chief, by ethnicity an Ojibwe-Cree of the First Nations people, was the son of Albert Alexander Chief. He was a native of Selkirk, Manitoba, where he was born on 26 February 1926. Like his father before him (his father, Albert, had served as No 721039 with 108th Battalion (Selkirk) Canadian Expeditionary Force during the Great War), William volunteered for service with the Canadian Army. William is recorded as having served as a 'Driver' with his local Manitoba armoured unit, the 'Fort Garry Horse' (reference the 'Shoal Lake Star' issue of 7 June 1951, wherein he is identifed in a group photograph of a tank crew) Although the Fort Garry Horse - an armoured 'Militia' regiment - did not deploy overseas as a unit during the Korean War, the regiment did supply a 'Troop' of trained volunteers that was attached to the Lord Strathona's Horse, which latter rotated it's squadrons (including attached armoured 'Troops' from other regiments) on 1 year tours in Korea serving with the higher formation 'Commonwealth Division, throughout the course of the Korean War. Note: During the Korean War, agents of the Indian Affairs Branch, were asked to report and keep a record of First Nations people who volunteered and served in Korea with CASF. For the period June 1950 through March 1951, only 73 'First Nations' volunteers had been recorded as serving in Korea, through to that time. The exact numbers of 'First Nations' soldiers that served in the Korean War (which armistice was signed, 27 July 1953) is not presently known, but it is likely that several hundred served over the duration of the conflict William Chief is recorded as having died at Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada, on 27 May 2002. An obituary notice with photograph was published in the Winnipeg Free Press issue of 30 May 2002 A scarce by ethnicity Korean War medal pair to a First Nations Ojibwe (Chipewa)-Cree 'Warrior' Condition: GVF

A scarce 'Ghana' interest, 'West African' Great War campaign medal group of 3 for service in the 'Cameroun Campaign 1914-1915': Private Aggrey Fynn, Gold Coast Regiment - 1914-15 Star (V-19 Pte. Aggrey Fynn. G. Coast. R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (V-19 Pte. Aggrey Fynn. G. Coast. R) - Interallied Victory Medal (V-19 Pte. Aggrey Fynn. G. Coast. R.) Important: All campaign medals confirmed as issued per the respective campaign medal rolls (ref WO 329/2933 for the 1914-15 Star, the roll compiled and signed at Coomassie on 3 February 1920; and WO 329/2328 for the British War & Interallied Victory Medals, the latter roll compiled and signed at sat Coomassie on 31 July 1922) and Medal Index Card, wherein it is shown that the recipient first entered theatre of War '4C' (the Kameroun, or Cameroon campaign in West Africa) on 25 November 1915 Notes in the referenced medal rolls indicate that less than 400 Great War trios were actually issued to personnel of the Gold Coast Regiment, of which extremely few survive as complete trios in 2015 Scarce Condition: GVF

A scarce 'Immediate' MSM & double MID medal group of 4: Regimental Sergeant Major Matthew Wilson, 3rd Canadian Division Headquarters late 10th Canadian Infantry, Canadian Expeditionary Force - 1914- 1915 Star (20923 Pte. M. Wilson. 10/Can: Inf:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (20923 W.O.Cl.1. M. Wilson Can. Div. H.Q.) - Interallied Victory Medal. With 'Oakleaves' (20923 W.O.Cl.1. M. Wilson Can. Div. H.Q.) - Meritorious Service Medal. GV (20923 S. Mjr: M. Wilson. H. Q. 3/Div: Can: Sub: Stf.) Important: The 'Immediate' award of the Meritorious Service Medal, and both Mentions-in-Despatches confirmed as awards for services in 'France' and published in the London Gazette issues as under; - MSM: 17 June 1918 (for 'Devotion' in France) - MID: 04 January 1917 (Page 259, Staff Sergeant 'Canadian Infantry') - MID: 01 June 1917 (Page 5426, Sergeant Major 'Canadian Infantry') Matthew Wilson was a native of Ayrshire, Scotland, where he was born on 22 February 1878. Matthew - a Winnipeg resident - had migrated to Canada in 1911, where, shortly after the outbreak of war he is recorded as having attested for the Canadian Expeditionary Force at Valcartier Camp, Quebec, on 30 September 1914. At the time of his enlistment in the 10th Battalion Canadian Infantry, he stated being previously employed in 'Real Estate', and that his next-of-kin was cited as his mother, Mrs D. Wilson, 5 Meadow Bank Street, Dumbarton, Scotland. Matthew Wilson is recorded in the 1921 Canada Census as resident with his wife Roberta (who migrated to Canada in 1919), living at 154 Evanson Street, Winnipeg. in 1923, Matthew and Roberta Wilson left Canada and returned to settle in Scotland, where they arrived disembarking from the Canadian Pacific S.S. 'Marburn' at Port Glasgow on 27 July 1923. Their intended place of residence in Scotland was to be 'Marine House' at Old Kilpatrick The following is a brief synopsis of the 10th Canadian Infantry - a.k.a. 'The Fighting Tenth' - courtesy of 'Archives Society of Alberta' website' Quote, The 10th Provisional Battalion, C.E.F., was organized at Valcartier Camp in September, 1914, from 846 of all ranks of the 103rd Regiment (Calgary Rifles), and from 665 of all ranks of the 106th Regiment (Winnipeg Light Infantry). The glory of the "Fighting Tenth" as it came to be known, is written in its casualty lists--4,586 casualties out of the 5,103 of all ranks who served with the unit through the First World War. The 10th Battalion has a long list of honors and awards--two Victoria Crosses, 19 Distinguished Service Orders(DSO), two of which had two bars and one of which carried one bar, 64 Military Crosses(MC) of which 15 had bars, 60 Distinguished Conduct Medals(DCM), 278 Military Medals(MM), one of which had two bars and 21 of which had one, six Military Service Medals(MSM), 18 Foreign Decorations and 819 Mentions in Dispatches(MID). The following were officially awarded as battle honors: "Ypres 1915, 1917", "Gravenstafel", "St.Julien", "Festubert, 1915", "Mount Sorrel", "Somme, 1916", "Thiepval", "Ancre Heights", "Arras, 1917, 1918", "Vimy, 1917", "Arleux", "Hill 70", "Passchendaele", "Amiens", "Scarpe, 1918", "Drocourt-Queant", "Hindenburg Line", "Canal du Nord", "Pursuit to Mons", "France and Flanders, 1915-18". The 10th Battalion was disbanded on 15 December 1919. Unquote. The descendent units of the 10th Canadian Infantry are today perpetuated by the 'The Calgary Highlanders' & the 'Royal Winnipeg Rifles' A scarce to unit combination to the C.E.F., basis the unit designation impressed on the Great War pair and MSM medals Condition: EF

A scarce 'Indian Army' East Africa and North West Frontier of India campaign medal pair: Rifleman Baryam Singh 23rd Bombay Rifles, Indian Army late 1st Uganda Rifles - East & Central Africa. 'Uganda 1899' & '1898' (106. Rfn Baryam Singh. 1/ Uganda Rif:) - IGS 1895. EDVII 'Waziristan 1901-02' (1377 Sepoy Baryam Singh 23rd Bombay Rifles) Important: The East and Central Africa Medal with both clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll, reference WO 100/90. For the 1898 clasp he is shown as having qualified for the medal and clasp having served in the expedition against the Ogaden Somalis in the Jubaland Province of British East Africa Protectorate between 23 July 1898 - 17 October 1898. On both of the medal roll entry pages the recipient is recorded as having been seconded form his parent Indian Army regiment, the 23rd Bombay Rifles. The latter medal roll entry page was compiled and signed at Entebbe, Uganda in April 1903 In 1903 the 23rd Bombay Rifles was retitled as 123rd Outrams Rifles, and in 1922 became 4th Battalion (Outram's) 6th Rajputana Rifles, Indian Army A scarce campaign pair of medals and clasps Condition: About VF

A Scarce 'Kachin Hills' campaign medal trio: Sepoy Abdul Huq, Mandalay Battalion, Burma Military Police - 1914-15 Star (No 2218 Sepoy Abdul Haq, Mandalay Bn. B.M.P.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2218 Sepoy Abdul Huq. Mand Bn. B.M.P.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2218 Sepoy Abdul Huq, Mand. Bn. B.M.P.) Recipient was a Sepoy (private) serving in the Manadalay Battalion, Burma Military Police The Manadalay Battalion of the Burma Military Police, as a home based unit of the Burma uniformed security services did not deploy overseas during the Great War The only campaign during the Great War for which the unit deployed and qualified as a unit for the award of the 1914-15 Star - and by default a Great War campaign trio - was for service during the remote 'Kachin Hills' expeditions between 31 December 1914 to 26 February 1915 A rare to unit and campaign theatre Great War trio Condition: Minor contacts & bruising on Victory otherwise VF

A scarce 'London Regiment - Machine-Gunner' Great War & 'Darfur 1916' Sudan medal group of 4: Private Archibald Ritchie, 162nd Company Machine Gun Corps late 1st 'Finsbury Rifles' Battalion 11th London Regiment - 1914-15 Star (2110 Pte. A. S. Ritchie. 11- Lond. R.) - British War Medal (2110 Pte. A. Ritchie. 11-Lond R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2110 Pte. A. Ritchie. 11-Lond R.) - Khedives Sudan Medal 1910. Silver type II (2110 Pte. A. S. Ritchie. 1-11.Lond. R.) Note: All medals with officially impressed naming as issued Important: All medals and clasp confirmed as entitled per the recipients respective Medal Index Card and Khedives Sudan Medal Roll (ref WO 100/407) Archibald Stanley Ritchie, the son of Alexander Ritchie a Commercial Traveller from Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, was born at Tooting, Surrey, England circa 1893. Prior to the Great War, Archibald was employed as a 'Fitter & Turner'. He volunteered and enlisted in the 11th London Regiment (T.F.) on 8 August 1914. He embarked for overseas service with the 11/Londons on 29 July 1915, and first entered theatre of war 'Gallipoli' on 10 August 1915. Archibald was subsequently attached to the 162 Brigade Machine Gun Corps, and served with the MGC in Sudan during the Darfur campaign of 1916 - for which latter he earned a scarce Khedives Sudan 1910 medal. Due to sickness contracted on active service (he received a Silver War Badge), Archibald was discharged from the British Army on 30 March 1918. At the time of his discharge his home address was recorded as being 78 Richmond Road, Barnsbury, London, N1. Archibald Ritchie died on 26 October 1957, at the time of his death his residence was 136 Malmesbury Road, Morden, Surrey Sold with hard-copy copied research including pension papers, SWB roll entry page, MIC etc, that will accompany the medals The medals court-mounted for display A scarce 'Finsbury Rifles' London Regiment group of medals Condition: About EF

A scarce 'No Surrender' casualty group of 4 to a British Officer who resisted capture for months after the fall of Malaya: Captain William Gay Seaward, 2nd Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles - IGS Medal 1936. 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (2-Lt. W.G. Seaward, 2-1 G.R.) - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - War Medal As a 2nd Lieutenant, Seaward saw active service on the N.W. Frontier. The regimental history records: Quote, ?Both Battalions closed in before dawn, and as the tanks approached through the Baluchi Battalion cordon on the plain, the Gurkhas almost literally fell on a number of tribesmen belatedly rousing themselves to stand-to in positions overlooking the villages. The two 2/1st companies "C" under 2nd Lieutenant W.G. Seaward, and "D" under Subedar Manikishen Newar, did some rapid execution, accounting for eight enemy and many more wounded (1/8th G.R. killed at least three more). The only casualties on our side were one man wounded in each Gurkha Battalion. To crown this successful action the Scouts combed the villages and arrested thirty long wanted bad-characters. Subedar Manikishen was later awarded an I.D.S.M. for his bold company leading?. Unquote. The 2/1st Gurkha Rifles joined the 28th Indian Infantry Brigade in April 1941, and embarked for Malaya in August 1941, arriving in Ipoh, Malaya in September. Seaward, then a Captain, was the Commander of ?A? Company, 2/1st G.R. The 28th Indian Infantry Brigade formed part of the 11th Indian Division upon which the full-weight of the invading Imperial Japanese Army fell in the early weeks of the Malaya Campaign. The first blooding of 2/1st Gurkha Rifles in the Malaya Campaign resulted in almost half the battalion?s effective strength being lost, in killed, wounded and missing when the battalion was repeatedly outflanked at the Battle of Asun. During the desperate fight for survival at Asun, Captain Seaward led several bayonet charges to repulse the Japanese (the regimental history refers). As a measure of the confused state of fighting, and the losses incurred, the 11th Indian Division History states: Quote, ?The telephone buzzed. It was Captain Seaward, who commanded "A" Company, the flank and front of which was "protected" by the "impassable" marsh. "The Japs have infiltrated right into my area. What should I do?" "Kick em out and hang on," said Lt-Colonel Fulton. One of Captain Seaward's platoons fixed bayonets and went for a party of Japanese who fled. But the enemy kept coming on and in from front and flank, wading chest-deep through marsh in the gathering darkness...... Few survivors of this battalion ever rejoined the Division. On the 12th December before dawn Captain Seaward reached the 15th Indian Brigade's H.Q. with twenty men who had fought their way out with the bayonet?. Unquote. After it's initial baptism of fire, the 2/1st Gurkha Rifles was reduced to a skeleton H.Q., and two rifle companies, with very little equipment. Despite this, it regrouped and continued to take it's place in the line - only shortly to be destroyed at the Battle of Slim River on 7 January, 1942, at which place the battalion was attacked in it's rear by a column of 12 Japanese tanks, and where Captain Seaward and his men broke free of the outflanking Japanese to continue the struggle and fight, all on their own, from deep within the Malayan Jungles. Evading capture in enemy held territory and still a free man, Captain Seaward died in the jungles of Malaya on 2 April 1942, aged 28 years. The remaining survivors of his group, in the last stages of exhaustion and starvation, were captured in September 1942. The name of Captain William Gay Seaward is commemorated on the Singapore Memorial. He was the son of William Stephen and Beatrice Seaward of Landford, Wiltshire. The group mounted in the court-style for wear. The mounting brooch retaining the long hinged pin and casp fitting Sold with copied research Condition: GVF

A scarce 'Welsh Guards' NCO's campaign medal group of 5: Sergeant Thomas Pearson, 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, late 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards - Sudan Medal 1896-1898. Silver issue (2623. Sergt T. Pearson. 1/Gren. Gds:) - 1914-15 Star (819 Sjt. T. Pearson. W.Gds:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (819 Sjt. T. Pearson. W.Gds.) - Interallied Victory Medal (819 Sjt. T. Pearson. W.Gds.) - Egypt: Khedives Sudan 1896. Silver. Clasp 'Khartoum' (Sergt. T. Pearson. Gren. Gds.) Important: All medals and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls as under; - Sudan Medal 1896-1898: Ref WO 100/80 - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2607 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/626 - Khedives Sudan medal with clasp 'Khartoum': Ref WO 100/80 Note: There is a Sergeant T. Pearson of 1/Grenadier Guards (no regimental shown) recorded as being a recipient of the 1902 Coronation Medal (ref WO 100/111). As there is no 'Pearson' recorded in the Grenadiers L.S & G.C. rolls for the period 1901-1912 (ref WO 102/17) it is most likely that the Coronation Medal recipient is one and the same as No 2623 Sergeant Thomas Pearson, given as recognition for his otherwise unrewarded long service Thomas Pearson was a native of Kilmarnock, Scotland, where he was born circa 1872. In 1897 he is confirmed as serving with 'D' Coy Grenadier Guards. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales records Thomas Pearson as being employed as a 'Messenger' with a Tourist Agency, and residing at 50 Pasquier Road, Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, where he lived together with his wife Jane and seven children. On 15 August 1914, Thomas Pearson re-enlisted into the British Army, and in 1915 was subsequently posted to the newly formed Welsh Guards, that was raised in February 1915. He first entered theatre of war 'France' on 18 August 1915, when he landed in France with 1st Battalion Welsh Guards - and the first entry into any theatre of war in the history of the Welsh Guards. The Regimental History shows that Sergeant Pearson was serving with 'No 3' Company 1st Battalion Welsh Guards when he disemabrked in France. On 1 April 1918, Sergeant Thomas Pearson, at the age of 45 years, took his final discharge from the British Army, due to sickness and being found medically fit for duty (Silver War Badge roll refers WO 329/3158). Post 1918 he resided with his family at Fulham, London. The medals retaining their original ribands- the Sudan ribands now threadbare / relic Condition: Sudan medals GF, Great War medals GVF

A scarce 'World Wars' 1914 Star and Mercantile Marine medal campaign group of 5: Leonard Ralph Penney, White Star Line, late 2nd Battalion Nottinghamshire and Derby Regiment - 1914 Star. With slider clasp (8950 Cpl. L. R. Penney, Notts. &. Derby. R) - British War Medal. Silver issue (8950 Cpl. R. L. Penney. Notts. & Derby. R.) - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal (R. L. Penney.) - Interallied Victory Medal (8950 Cpl. R.L. Penney. Notts. & Derby. R.) - Defence Medal The medals mounted in the court-style for display puproses Leonard Ralph Penney, was a native of London, England, where he is reported to have been born on 16 November 1886. He is known to have enlisted in the British Army on 3 November 1903, and first entered theatre of war 'France' with his battalion on 24 September 1914. Note that his Medal index Card makes no reference to the issue of any clasp or roses, albeit we known form the same card that he was definitely serving in France within the qualifying time for the potential award of a dated clasp. Leonard took his discharge form the British Army on 19 March 1915, due to 'Sickness' contracted on active service in France & Flanders. In respect of his discharge due to sickness Leonard was awarded a Silver War Badge (No 89207). After discharge Leonard became a Merchant Seaman, subsequently qualifying for the issue of a Mercantile Marine War Service Medal. His existing Board of Trade service record (held at The National Archives) shows that Leonard Penney was at some time employed by the White Star Line, and latterly while employed as a Salon Steward, and made at least one voyage aboard the S.S. Laconia in 1923 (Ref BT348) Sold together with some accompanying research including the recipients Medal Index Cards for his Army issue medals, and the respective entry page and index card for the award of his Silver War Badge Condition: GVF

A scarce 3 x monarchs 'City of London Police' medal group of 4: Sergeant Samuel Sleeman Billing, City of London Police - Jubilee Medal 1897. Bronze issue with 'City of London Police' reverse (P.C. 816. S.S. Billing.) - Coronation Medal 1902. Bronze issue with 'City of London Police' reverse (P.C. 816. S.S. Billing.) - Coronation Medal 1911. 'City of London Police' reverse (P.S. 816. S.S. Billing.) - Special Constabulary Faithful Service Medal. GV coinage head issue (Samuel Billing) Note: For the relative scarcity of the City of London Police medal issues versus the more prolific Metropolitan Police medals, see below estimated figures of award per the respective police forces; 1. Jubilee Medal 1897 (535 v 7481) 2. Coronation Medal 1902. Bronze Medals (1060 v 16709) 3. Coronation Medal 1911 (1400 v 19783) Samuel Sleeman Billing was a native of Bodmin, Cornwall, England where he was born circa 1874. He appears in the returns of the 1901 national census of England and Wales, as being resident at Snow Hill Police Station in the City of London, at which time his aged was 27 years and he held the rank of Police Constable. He died in Luton, Bedfordhsire, England in the first quarter of 1951, aged 76 years The group mounted in the swing-style and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended from a white metal brooch bar, this latter retainign the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF/GVF

A scarce and desirable FEPOW 'World Wars' MID and multiple campaign group of 7: Staff Sergeant Major, George Harcourt Barlow, Royal Army Pay Corps, late Labour Corps, West Yorkshire Regiment and Durham Light Infantry - British War Medal (69597 Pte. G. H. Barlow, Dur L.I.) - Inter-Allied Victory Medal. With MID Oakleaves (69597 Pte, G. H. Barlow, Dur L.I.) - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. With original MID oakleaf emblem on riband - Military LS&GC. GV 'Regular Army' bar (7657452 W.O.Cl.2. G.H. Barlow. R.A.P.C.) Important: Mention-in-Despatches confirmed as published in the London Gazaette of 10 July 1919, at which time he was serving as a Lance Corporal with 280th Area Employ. Coy. Labour Corps Note: George Barlow is confirmed as having been captured at the fall of Singapore on 15 February 1942, at which time he held the appointment of Warant Officer I - and must have been one of the oldest FEPOW's, being 58 years of age at time of capture George Harcourt Barlow was born at Bethnal Green, London, England on 21 December 1883. His extant FEPOW liberation questionnaire shows that he had first enlisted in the British Army on 12 December 1914, and that by 1942 his family residence in the United Kingdom was at 10 Verdun Road, Wickham Lane, Plumstead, London SE, England. Reference the recipients Medal Index Card, that confirms entitlement and issuance of BWM/Victory medal and MID emblem, it is shown that George H. Barlow served with four different units during the course of the Great War. After first entering a theatre of war serving with the Durham Light Infantry (No S/69597), he subsequently served in order with; West Yorkshire Regiment (No 42976); Labour Corps (No. 475729) and Army Pay Corps (No 4892). After his capture - at which time he was a Staff Sergeant Major, He was interred firstly at Changi POW Camp between 17 February 1942 to 27 May 1944, during which time the camp leaders were firstly Lt-General Percival, and later Lt-Colonel Holmes. Subsequently George was transferred to 'Karanji' which latter is almost certainly a spelling error for 'Kranji' (another camp also in Singapore) whose camp leader was Lt-Col J.C. Collins R.A.M.C., from 28 May 1944 until liberation The group mounted in the swing-style and 'as-worn' by the recipient. Ribbons faded. The mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fitting Hard to find British Army medal grouping including as it does both Great War and Second World War campaign medals to a Far East Prisoner of War Condition: VF

A scarce and desirable ‘Aden Colony’ medal pair: Staff Sergeant John Keith Roberts, Royal Corps of Signals - British Empire Medal (Military). EIIR issue (22515075 Sgt. John K. Roberts. R. Sigs.) - Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR \'Regular Army\' (22515075 S.Sgt. J. K. Roberts. B.E.M. R. Signals.) Award verification: The British Empire Medal to Staff Sergeant J. K. Roberts Royal Corps of Signals, which was for service in Aden Colony, was published in the London Gazette issue of 1 January 1964. The official recommendation is quoted below: Quote, Aden Colony and State. 17 May 1961 to 6 May 1963. He carried out his basic line work and administrative duties as Troop Sergeant of Line Troop most successfully. These line duties entailed a supervision of work effort on cable projects, works services and fault repairs through the whole of Aden State. In addition to these, his established duties, he was intimately concerned in the detailed planning of Signals Works Services for Aden Colony (and State) and the preparation of specifications and stores forecasts for such projects. He applied the knowledge gained from his General Post Office background and training to the multitudinous line communication problems, with an intelligence and shrewdness which always produced the right answer. His task on line communications was a difficult one owing to the paucity, indeed non existence in many instances, of cable routing records in the Services and Posts and Telecommunications Aden: These difficulties were aggravated by the rapid build up of Army units with associated new camps and installations. He showed admirable flexibility of mind in coping with the continual changes in communication planning required by this build up. A flair for making use of what equipment and cable was available as opposed to what was technically required enabled him to produce the solution to many immediate communication problems. His work called for a considerable and sustained personal effort far greater than that required or expected from one of his rank and seniority. His example was an inspiration to those who worked for and with him. These additional duties entailed close liaison with the Senior British engineers of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications Aden and his work enabled the first intelligible set of cable records for both civil and military installations, to be made. His conduct and ability gave an excellent impression of the potential of Army Signals to the Civil Technical Staff in Aden: so much so that the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications acknowledged his fine spirit of cooperation and his excellent work by sending a letter of appreciation, at the end of his tour, to Headquarters Middle East Command.’ Unquote. The BEM was a well earned \'End of Tour\' for service in Aden Colony. The B.E.M. and LS&GC being the recipients full medal entitlement for his military service. The recipient - fortuitously per subsequent events - having completed his Aden service between the few years of \'peace\' there between that fell between the cut-off date for the GSM 1918 with clasp \'Arabian Peninsula\' (30 June 1960) and the GSM 1962 with clasps \' Radfan\' & \'South Arabia\' (which were effective from 27 April 1964 & 1 August 1964, respectively) John Keith Roberts was recommended for the B.E.M. on 3 July 1963 by Major P. A. MacGillivray, Officer Commanding No. 254 Signal Squadron (Aden), and Brigadier M. Harbottle, Commander Aden Garrison. Formerly known as Headquarters British Forces Arabian Peninsula (Independent) Signal Squadron Medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medals mounted on a white metal mounting brooch that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings as-worn Condition: GVF

A scarce and desireable Scottish Yeomanry campaign group of 3: Lance Corporal Lewis Walter McLean, Cameron Highlanders late 1st Lovat\'s Scouts - 1914-15 Star (2665 Pte L.W. McLean, Lovat\'s Scts.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2665 Pte L.W. McLean, 1-Lovat\'s Scts.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2665 Pte L.W. McLean, 1-Lovat\'s Scts.) Walter Lewis Mclean was like many of his race in this period a Scotsman born with wonderlust, as prior to the Great War he was recorded as having been a \'Rancher\' near Rawlins, Texas, returning to the United Kingdom only to enlist in the Lovat Scouts, and subsequent service with the 1st Battalion Lovat Scouts in first Gallipoli, and then later in France and Flanders After discharge from the British Army he cited his forwarding address was \'Dry Range\', Melrose, Scotland The buyer can access the recipients service record and Medal Index Card from on-line research resources All of the medals fitted with original 8 inch lengths of lightly faded ilk watered weave ribands Condition: EF

A scarce and unusual campaign and long service pair: Detective Sergeant Ernest J. Smith British South Africa Police, late No 3 Mountain Battery Royal Garrison Artillery - IGS 1908. EdVII 'North West Frontier 1908' (10708 Gunnr E.J. Smith. No 8 Mtn B. R.G.A.) - Permanent Force LSGC (No 1403 Det Sergt Ernest J. Smith. British South Africa Police) Important: The IGS medal and clasp confirmed as entitled on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/397) Note: Immigration and Passenger sailing lists in the public domain at The National Archives record that Ernest J. Smith, an English national and Policeman with the BSA Police, and resident of Southern Rhodesia, made a return visit to England aboard the 'Edinburgh Castle' vessel of the Union Castle Steamship Company, landing at Southampton on 21 March 1927. The record shows that Ernest was at the time 45 years of age, and was accompanied by his wife and daughter. Their intended place of residence in England was, care of W. Barber, 31 Cleveland Street, Donacaster The combination of IGS 1908 and the Permanent Forces Beyond the Empire LSGC is both an unusual and scarce combination Both medals with original folded silk stitched ribands Condition: Dark toned GVF

A scarce and unusual Vietnam campaign and \'Psychological Warfare\' group of 3 to an English born \'Aussie\': Corporal Derek Anning, Royal Australian Engineers late 1st Australian Civil Affairs Unit - Vietnam 1964-73 (55690 D. Anning) - Republic of South Vietnam: Campaign Medal 1964, & clasp \'1960-\' (55690 D. Anning) - Republic of South Vietnam: Psychological Warfare Medal. 1st Class type Note: The campaign medals both officially named, and the \'Psychological Warfare\' medal here present being a United States manufactured item of insignia Important: It is confirmed from the on-line collections data base of the Australian War Memorial, that Sapper Derek Anning was decorated with a \'Psychological Warfare Medal\' in August 1969 (the AWM text does not indicate the class of award), when the Vietnamese Minister for Information presented awards to 11 Australian and New Zealand service personnel at the 1st Australian Task Force (1ATF) for their work in civic action and psychological warfare. The AWM also holds \'film\' that includes an identified Derek Anning sending \'Christmas Greetings\' to friends and family in Western Australia Derek Anning, was born in Honiton, Devon, England, on 6 December 1943, sometime thereafter migrating to Australia, where he resided in Perth, W.A. By occupation a \'Bricklayer\' he enlisted for service with the Australian Army at Perth on 10 March 1968. In total he served a total of 6 years with the Australian Army of which 352 days were spent on active overseas service in the Republic of South Vietnam between 21 January 1969 to 7 January 1970. While in Vietnam he was attached to 1st Australian Civil Affairs Unit (the on-line Nominal Roll of Vietnam Veterans refers) At the time of taking his final discharge at Brisbane, Queensland, on 18 March 1974, his Certificate of Discharge states that \'Service rendered was satisfactory and general military conduct was very good\' Sold together with hard-copy of the award ceremony photograph (ex Australian War Memorial Collections) showing Sapper Anning receiving an award of the Psychological Warfare Medal, and his \'Certificate of Discharge\', which latter confirms his entitlement to the the two campaign medals The pair of campaign medals mounted in the swing-style and \'as-worn\' by the recipient. The mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings. The \'Psychological Warfare\' medal riband fitted with issue mounting bar A scarce and possibly unique medal grouping to an English born medal recipient Condition: GVF

A scarce attributed 'City of London Police' miniature medal group of 4: Sergeant Samuel Sleeman Billing, City of London Police - Jubilee Medal 1897. Bronze issue with 'City of London Police' reverse - Coronation Medal 1902. Bronze issue with 'City of London Police' reverse - Coronation Medal 1911. 'City of London Police' reverse - Special Constabulary Faithful Service Medal. GV coinage head issue Note: For the relative scarcity of the City of London Police medal issues versus the more prolific Metropolitan Police medals, see below estimated figures of award per the respective police forces; 1. Jubilee Medal 1897 (535 v 7481) 2. Coronation Medal 1902. Bronze Medals (1060 v 16709) 3. Coronation Medal 1911 (1400 v 19783) Samuel Sleeman Billing was a native of Bodmin, Cornwall, England where he was born circa 1874. He appears in the returns of the 1901 national census of England and Wales, as being resident at Snow Hill Police Station in the City of London, at which time his aged was 27 years and he held the rank of Police Constable. He died in Luton, Bedfordhsire, England in the first quarter of 1951, aged 76 years The group mounted in the swing-style and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended from a white metal brooch bar, this latter retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Note: The full-size medals illustrated in the images are not here included for sale, and are only here shown only for reference and provenance purposes Condition: VF/GVF

A scarce attributed Scottish Police \'Operation Agila\' Rhodesia 1980 and long service group of 3: Inspector Alistair D. Marshall, Strathclyde Police - Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. EIIR issue (Inspr Alistair D Marshall) - Rhodesia Medal 1980 - Zimbabwe: Independence Medal 1980. Bronze issue officially numbered \'12623\' Note: All medals complete with their official issue hinged pin brooches as issued - the British medals with the brooches fitted on their ribands while the Zimbabwe medal still retains the plastic issue packet with the brass mounting brooch still \'sealed\'. The Police LSGC is also contained in it\'s \'Royal Mint\' case of issue, with name of the medal in tolled silver gilt letteres on the lid The recipient is attributed to have served as an Inspector with the Strathclyde Police, Scotland Reference \'British Battles and Medals (7th Edition, 2006)\' approximately 2500 x Rhodesia Medals were issued to members of the multi-national Commonwealth nations force sent to Rhodesia to monitor and oversee the transition to Independence. It is estimated that 581 x medals were issued all-un-named to member sof the Police Force that served in Rhodesia for the required 14 days or more service there Condition: EF

A scarce Bene Israel 'Ranker to Officer' Indian Army campaign medal group of 5: Major Ezekiel Solomon, 4th Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles, Indian Army - India: Independence Medal 1947 (IEC-1974 Maj. Ezekiel Solomon, Raj Rf.) - IGSM 1908. GV 1st type 'Waziristan 1921-24' (3468 L-Nk. E. Solomon, 4-6 Raj Rif.) - War Medal (IEC-1974 Maj. E.Solomon, Raj Rif.) - India Service Medal (IEC-1974 Maj. E. Solomon, Raj Rif.) - Coronation Medal 1937 (Hav. E. Solomon) Note: The letters 'ON' in surname on the IGS 1908 officially corrected, and the Coronation Medal contemporary engraved in serif capitals The Bene Israel Jewish Community of India had a tradition of service in the Bombay Army, and those descendent Bombay Army regiments post 1922 - in this case the 4th Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles The group mounted in the court-style and as-worn by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended form a mounting brooch bar that retains it's original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A scarce British \'Nurse\' Great War medal pair with French Red Cross Society \'Special Service Insignia\': Ms Beatrice Ada Cole, French Red Cross Society late British Red Cros Society & later Club Leader, Young Womens Christian Association, at Boulogne - British War Medal. Silver issue (B. A. Cole.) - Interallied Victory Medal (B. A. Cole. - French Red Cross Society \'Special Service Insignia\' 1914-1918 Sold together with: - Companion Great War medal riband bar. 2 x \'moire\' watered silk ribands, on mounting bar that retains its original long hinged pin & clasp fittings, as-worn Medals verification: The Great War campaign medals & clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls of the British Committee French Red Cross, compiled and signed in London on, 24 February 1921, cited below: - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/2323. \'Nurse\' served in theatre France 0ctober 1915 to November 1918 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/2323. \'Nurse\' served in theatre France 0ctober 1915 to November 1918 Important: A second medal roll entry exists for Beatrice Ada Cole (ref WO 329/2543) which shows application for \'War Medal\' only - for service as Club Leader of Young Women\'s Christian Association, at Boulogne, France. This roll shows she served in theatre \'France\' between, 5 March to 6 July 1918 only with the Young Women\'s Christian Association. Albeit the YWCA medal roll was compiled and signed earlier 29 September 1919, it is unlikely that she was ever issued a single BWM from that source as the Medal Index Card shows no medal roll reference and has under remarks \'H.O. Pending Application\' Beatrice Ada Cole, daughter of Henry Hardy Cole (A Royal Engineers Officer, of the Indian Army) & Catherine Jane Cole (nee Cooper, an Irish woman from Co. Sligo), was born in Simla, British India, on, 31 December 1878. She was just one of several children born to the Cole family in India. Her brother was Brian Lytton Cole, 13th Rajputs, severely wounded Tanga \'Battle of the Bees\' November 1914, author of the Indian Army Handbook on \'Rajputs\', confidant and personal mentor to the Royal Princes of Ajmer and Jaipur, and late Commanding Officer 4th Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles. Beatrice appears to have relocated to England with her mother and sisters, as she appears resident in the England National Census returns for 1901 & 1911. Beatrice served in France during the Great War when she was employed firstly as a Nurse with the British Committee of the French Red Cross, and latterly in 1918 as Club Leader of the Young Womens Christian Association at Boulogne, France. During her service in France as a Nurse, she was decorated with the \'Special Service Insignia\' of the French Red Cross Society, a rare seen official award to British nationals. Beatrice appears to have remained un-married, and by the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register for England & Wales, she was living at \'The Vicarage\', Church Road, North Leigh, England, where her younger sister (Alice Cole, described as a Hospital Secretary) also resided. Under the remarks column, is the note that Beatrice was also a Voluntary War Worker at the nearby Hospital Depot. Sometime after 1939, Beatrice re-located to Scotland, where she lived at, 37 Cluny Road, Edinburgh, and where she is recorded as having died on, 6 November 1966. A the time of her death, her executor was named as, Dr. Winifred Margaret Cole, OstJ, KIH, Scottish Missionary and her widowed sister-in-law. The medals mounted in the swing-style as worn, on stitched ribands Rare seen to a British Nurse with the original - and official - French Red Cross Society \'Special Insignia\', this retaining its original hinged pin fastener on the reverse, as issued Condition: BWM toned the pair EF

A scarce by ethnic origin Korean War campaign pair: Seaman Ibrahim Jama Abdi, Royal Navy - Korea Medal (784A Ibrahim Jama Abdi. Smn. R.N.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp \'Korea\' The recipients unique Naval number and Muslim name identifies him as being an \'Aden\' local enlistment - the sailors recruited from amongst the local Arab and other seafaring classes of South Arabia Scarce Condition: Ribands soiled and medals about VF

A scarce by nationality \'Australian\' pair of Indian service commemorative and long service medals: Volunteer Joseph Loftus Odgers East India Railway Volunteer Rifles - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Volunteer Long Service (India). GV issue (Voltr. J. L. Odgers E. I. Ry. Vl. Rfls.) Medals verification: Both medals confirmed as entitled per below cited sources: - Jubilee Medal: Jubilee Medal Roll (India) Chief Draftsman E.I. Railway - Volunteer LSM: Indian Army Order 290 of June 1914 Joseph Johnston Loftus Odgers, second son of the Reverend Joseph Montrose Loftus Odgers (a native of Melbourne, who died as a Missionary in Zanzibar, 1890), and Margaretta Hannah Odgers (a native of Melbourne), was born at Fremantle, Western Australia in 1880. He joined the East Indian Railway Company in December 1899 and was married at St Mary\'s, Jamalpur in October 1902. Odgers was awarded his L. S. Medal as per IAO 290 of June 1914 and by 1922 was Head Draftsman in the Electrical Department of the Railway and also Assistant Master at the Jamalpur Apprentices Technical School. Awarded the 1935 Jubilee Medal as Chief Draftsman of the Railways, he died at 102 Divinity Road, Oxford on 26 January 1957 Sold together with a large (weighty) quantity of hard-copy research A scarce seen Indian Volunteers pair to a native Australian Condition: About GVF

A scarce campaign & long service medal group of 4 awarded to a Scottish soldier of the Victorian era: Private Luke Welsh, 92nd Foot 'Gordon Highlanders', late 33rd Foot 'Duke of Wellington's Regiment' & 72nd Highlanders - Crimean War Medal. With clasp 'Sebastopol' (No. 3060 Luke Welsh, 72nd Highlanders) - Abyssinia Medal 1867 (785 L. Welsh, 33rd D.W. Regt.) - Military LS&GC, Victoria with small reverse letters (1977 Pte. L. Welsh, 92nd Foot) - Turkay: Crimea Medal 1855 (No. 3060 Private Luke Welsh, 72nd Highlanders) Note: Crimea medals engraved in the customary 'Gothic' regimental engraved style for the 72nd Highlanders, the claw tightened on the British Medal and the Turkish issue replugged and fitted with a British swivel style suspender Important: All medals and clasp are endorsed in the recipients service papers which are extant and accessible at The National Archives, and confirmed where applicable by the below following respective medal rolls and Army Orders; - Crimea Medal and clasp (ref medal roll WO 100/21) - Abyssinia Medal (ref medal roll WO 100/21) - LSGC medal (awarded GO 82 of 1879) Luke Welsh was a native of the Parish of Cannongage, Edinburgh, Scotland, where he was born circa 1837. A 'Shoemaker' by trade, he enlisted into the 72nd Highlanders at Edinburgh on 20 September 1854, at which time he declared his age as being 17 years and 10 months. In total Luke went on to serve a total of 21 years and 95 days with British Army, almost all of that period - 19 years and 9 x months - being spent on overseas service as under; - Malta: 5 x months - Crimea: 1 year 1 x month - Abyssinia: 6 x months - India: 17 x years 9 x months During his long military career, Luke Welsh served with 3 x regiments as under; - 72nd Highlanders: 20 September 1854 - 30 September 1865 - 33rd DWR: 1 October 1865 - 24 May 1868 - 92nd Highlanders: 25 May 1868 - 22 February 1876 At discharge on 22 February 1876, his character and conduct, as recorded in his service papers state; Quote, His conduct has been Very Good, and he was when promoted in the possession of one good conduct badge and would had he not been promoted have been now in possession of five good conduct badges and the Indian Mutiny medal and two clasps His name doe snot appear in the Defaulters Book and he had never been tried by Court Martial Unquote.his character and conduct, were recorded as under; Quote, His conduct has been Very Good, and he is possession of four good conduct badges: also in possession of the medal & gratuity of ?5 for long service & good conduct, Crimean medal with clasp for Sebastopol, Turkish and Abyssinian Medal. He is not in possession of a school certificate His name appears in the Regimental Defaulters book three times and he has never been tried by Court Martial Unquote At discharge his intended place of residence was cited as being; Bank Street, Edinburgh, Scotland The medals fitted with silk ribands and mounted in the court-style, the reverse of the mount retaining a stout hinged pin and clasp fittings A superb regimental combination showing service in two of the direct predecessor units of the present day The Highlanders, 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (4 Scots) The recipients service papers are extant and are accessible from The National Archives Condition: Crimea medals about VF, the others VF

A scarce campaign and GV \'Coinage Head\' meritorious service medal group of 3: Company Sergeant Major James Deacon, Royal Engineers late Bengal Sappers and Miners - Afghanistan 1880. With clasp \'Ali Musjid\' (9839 Sergt. C.S.Mjr. J. Deacon. Ben; S & M.) - Military LS&GC Medal. Victorian issue (9839 Cy.Sgt.Mjr: J. Deacon. R.E.) - Military Meritorious Service Medal. GV coinage head issue (C.S.Mjr. J. Deacon. R.E.) James Deacon was a native of Woolwich, Kent, England. He attested for service with the British Army, and a career with the Royal Engineers at Westminster, Middlesex, on 25 August 1868. At time of his enlistment he was just 14 years & 6 months of age, and had no previous \'Trade\' or \'Calling\'. In his subsequent military, including his period of \'Boy Service\' he was credited with 24 years and 90 days service, of which 10 years and 103 days was spent overseas in India. During his service in India he; Attained rank of Sergeant; was attached to the Bengal Sappers and Miners with which corps he served in the second Afghanistan War, and also found time to get married to Ms Laura Gower at at the Kirkee Cantonment (in present day Pune) in Bombay Presidency on 21 October 1874. After taking his discharge from the British Army, James was employed as a Bank Messenger and resided firstly at 188a, Hight Street, Capham, Wandsworth, London, and as of 24 December 1936 was resident at Sanderstead, Arterail Road, Raleigh, Essex Also included is an original letter of award form the War Office dated 24 December 1936 awarding the recipient an annuity of GBP 10 to be paid annually from 13 November 1936 The medals mounted swing-style for display Sold together with copied set of service papers that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment. Condition: Earlier medals VF the MSM EF

A scarce campaign and service medal pair for ?Operation Agila?, Rhodesia 1980: Private R. M. Turner, 656 Squadron Army Air Corps late 9th/12th Lancers - GSM 1962. Clasp ?Northern Ireland? (24215182 Tpr. R. M.Turner, 9/12L.) - Rhodesia Medal 1980 (24215182 Pte R M Turner AAC) Important: Reference ?Journal of the Orders and Medals Research Society? ( Volume 45 Number 2, June 2006), the abstract analysis of British Army units qualifying for the Rhodesia Medal shows that of a total 996 medals were awarded to all-ranks of the British Army. The Army Air Corps received an estimated 31 x medals, comprising 5 x medals to officers and 25 x medals to other-ranks Private Turner would have served with 656 Squadron Army Air Corps, the only A.A.C. Squadron to deploy during Operation Agila Condition: EF

A scarce campaign group of 6 including the 'Rhodesia 1980' medal: Staff Sergeant A. C. F. Williamson, Royal Artillery - GSM 1962, With clasp 'Northern Ireland' (24102665 Bdr. A.C.F. Williamson R.A.) - United Nations: UNCYP Service Medal for Cyprus - Rhodesia Medal 1980 (24102665 Sgt A C F Williamson RA) - Oman: General Service Medal. With clasp 'Dhofar' - Oman: Accession Medal 1970 - Zimbabwe: Independence Medal 1980. Offically numbered ?13395? on the rim Provenance: DNW Lot 645, 25 February 199 Important: The lot sold with official white card box of issue for the Zimbabwe Independence Medal. This latter being offically named and with the medal number '13395 typed on box, which bears the usual HM crown cres - the British Army recipients receiving their medals in the standard 'British' card boxes of issue, of which very few are extant today Note: The recipients unique army service number indicates an early 1968 enlistment The medals mounted in the court style, in the correct order of precedence. The reverse of the mounting retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

A scarce China Fleet 'Escape from Hong Kong to Singapore' Pacific War naval casualty group to a 'Rating' who survived the sinking of his warship off Malaya, but who later died while held as a POW: Able Seaman Cecil Pinder Thomas, H.M.S. Thanet, Royal Navy - The 1939-1945 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - China Fleet Medal - Rifle Meeting 1932 (Rifle Aggregate Class II. C.P. Thomas. 1932) Important: Cecil Pinder Thomas is confirmed as having been serving aboard H.M.S. Thanet in it's action on 27 January 1942, off the cost of Endau, Malaya - the last major naval action of the ill-fated Malaya Campaign, that involved H.M.A.S. Vampire & H.M.S. Thanet against a vastly superior Japanese naval force. He survived the sinking of his ship, but is recorded as having 'Died' 4 days later on 31 January 1942, while held in captivity as a Japanese Prisoner of War, and on which date 3 x other captured crew members of the Thanet are all recorded as having similarly 'Died', while Prisoners-of War . It is not published where in Malaya, the 4 x ratings including Able Seaman Thomas, were held at the time of their deaths, and none of the 4 x bodies were ever recovered during or after the Second World War. Note: After the sinking of H.M.S. Thanet, the Japanense destroyer 'Shirayuki' picked-up 30 x crew-members of H.M.S. Thanet, that had survived the sinking of their ship. Except for the officer (Sub-Lieutenant Danger, R.N.) who was later landed at Indochina and survived the war as a P.O.W., all other members of this group were landed at Endau, where they were turned over to the Japanese Army. The subsequent ultimate fate of those 29 men is not known, and it is presumed that they were all executed - as none of their bodies were ever recovered. Other crew members from H.M.S. Thanet, did survive the sinking, and made their own way to the Malaya shoreline, where in various parties they made their escape from behind enemy lines down the coast to Singapore Colony, journeying either overland by foot, or by local coastal craft Cecil Pinder Thomas son of Lawrence & AnnieThomas was a native of Windsor, Berkshire, England, where he was born on 30 November 1903. In 1911, the National Census for England & Wales record Cecil as living with his family at their residence at, 17 Leverton Street, Kentish Town, London. Cecil joined the Royal Navy on 22 August 1920. Prior to joining the Royal Navy as a 'Boy' Rating, Cecil had been employed as a 'Fitters Mate'. Cecil's service record confirms that he served at least two tours on the China station in the period 1929-1942. Durng that time he served firstly with the 5th Crusier Squadron centred on Hong Kong Colony, where he was a crew member of H.M.S. Cumberland (a Heavy Cruiser) between 11 December 1929 and 30 January 1933. It was while serving aboard H.M.S. Cumberland at Hong Kong in 1932, that he was awarded the China Fleet Rifle Meeting Medal. Cecil was awarded a Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (ref ADM 171/151 - awarded 10 February 1937, and mostly likely subsequently 'lost' with the recipients other kit during the Pacific War) at which time he was aboard H.M.S. Kent during it's 'Refit'. Cecil's second tour of the Far East was centred at Hong Kong Colony, where on 26 August 1939 he joined H.M.S. Tamar (and same day mustered as crew aboard H.M.S. Thanet), remaining at Hong Kong aboard 'Thanet' (an S-Class Destoyer), which formed part of the 'Local Destroyer Flotilla' based at Hong Kong, and where the ship was based until start of the Pacific War on 8 December 1941 - Thanet being the very last (together with 'Scout') Royal Navy warships to successfully break-out of Hong Kong and beyond the South China Sea, after the start of the Pacific War Within hours of the start of the Pacific War on 8 December 1941, H.M.S. Thanet, together with H.M.S. Scout, was ordered to steam for Singapore Colony to join the 'Eastern Fleet' centred at the British Naval base in Singapore. In spite of Japanese air attacks, and artillery fire and the presence of Japanese naval forces, both H.M.S. Thanet and H.M.S. Scout, were successful in breaking out from Hong Kong, from where they sailed firstly for Manila, and later Singapore. After reaching Singapore, 'Thanet', was initially deployed on various escort duties, until 26 January 1941, on which date, 'Thanet' together with H.M.A.S. Vampire, was ordered to intercept and engage a Japanese naval landing force operating on the Malaya coast off Endau. Early in the morning of 27 January 1942, 'Thanet' and 'Vampire' ran into the covering force of Japanese warships, consisting of three destroyers, which was later joined by the Japanese cruiser Sendai. In the ensuing exchange of fire, 'Thanet' was hit in the engine room and disabled, and began to sink.The 'Vampire' attempted to lay down a smoke screen but was driven off under heavy fire, and managed to escape. ''Thanet' sank with heavy loss of life shortly afterwards The life and supreme sacrifice of Cecil Pinder Thomas is commemorated in perpetuity at the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent, England, where his service details are included on panel 83. Cecil Pinder Thomas was a married man, and left a widow Dorothy May Thomas The service sheet of Cecil Pinder is extant and held at The National Archives A fine and poignant Hong Kong and Malaya 'Pacific War' medal group to an 'Old China Hand' of the China Fleet Condition: About EF

A scarce civil municipal police gallantry and long service medal pair: Sergeant William Wyatt, Liverpool City Police 1). Liverpool Shipwreck & Humane Society General Medal. Bronze issue with integral bronze brooch buckle. (PS 28E William Wyall, For Gallant Service. 14th December 1907.) 2). Liverpool City Police Good Service Medal. Bronze issue with type I riband with integral bronze buckle and clasp 'Service over 30 years (PS 28 'E' William Wyatt) Note: The reverse of the Liverpool City Police medal dated as being presented on 31 November 1914.The engraver inscribed the recipients surname wrongly on the Liverpool Shipwreck & Humane Society General Medal, as the Liverpool Mercury newspaper of 5 December 1908, clearly shows the recipients surname as Wyatt in the published list of Liverpool policemen decorated in the year 1907 by the Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society William Wyatt was born in Swinton, Lancashire, England circa 1869. The 1911 Census for England and Wales records him as a Sergeant with the Liverpool, City Polic, then residing with his wife, Mary Elizabeth Wyatt together with their two sons and one daughter at the family home at 102 Rosslyn Street, Toxteth, Liverpool The medals each contained in their respective leatherette cases of issue. That from the Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society having a gilt tooled logo of the society on the lid. Also including a 1st type riband bar for the Liverpool City Police medal Condition: EF

A scarce colonial unit's East African theatre Great War campaign group of 3: Lieutenant Eli Henry James Barrett, F.R.G.S., late Uganda Police - 1914-15 Star (Lieut. E. H. J. Barrett, Uganda Police) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. E. H. J. Barrett) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut. E. H. J. Barrett) Note: Single official correction to the third letter 'A' in unit name Important: A search of the on-line Medal Index Cards at The National Archives indicates that 379 'All-Rank's European, Indian and African were awarded Great War campaign medals. Not all 379 recipients earned a 1914-15 Star, and comparatively few European Police Officer received the full-house 'Trio' Eli Henry James Barrett (the son of Jessie and Annie Barrett) was native of Wooton, Abingdon, Berkshire, England, where he was born circa 1890. Post-war Eli Barrett, became a permanent resident in the British colonies of East Africa. Being recorded a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society in 1920, at which time his address was given as Box 40, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanganyika Territory. Post-war, Eli Barrett is believed to have continued - for a time - to serve as a colonial Police Officer, as he is shown in extant United Kingdom passenger lists of the period as holding the rank of Lieutenant when he and his wife Eunice Barrett (nee Ulyate), together on 4 March 1921, embarked at London aboard the Indian Steamship & Navigation Company steamer 'Nevasa' for a voyage to Mombasa, Kenya Colony, and intended permanent place of residence in British East Africa. The Kenya Gazette of 30 May 1923, shows Captain Eli Henry James Barrett appointed as Acting Inspector, Nakaru Water Supply, Nakaru, with effect from 1st April 1923. Eli Barrett, died at Nakaru, Kenya Colony, on 10 May 1937 (his wife, Eunice, who succeeded him, died in Kenya on 10 May 1960). The medals court-mounted for display Sold together with respective copied Medal Index Card confirmign the recipients entitlment to all 3 x medals Condition: GVF

A scarce Commissioned Police Officer's 'City of London Police' medal group of 3: Inspector Alfred Izzard, City of London Police - Jubilee Medal 1897. 'City of London Police' rev (P.C. 392 A. Izzard.) - Coronation Medal 1902. Bronze 'City of London Police' rev (P.S. A. Izzard) - Coronation Medal 1911. 'City of London Police' rev (Insp. A. Izzard.) Note: For the relative scarcity of the City of London Police medal issues versus the more prolific Metropolitan Police medals, see below estimated figures of award per the respective police forces; 1. Jubilee Medal 1897 (535 v 7481) 2. Coronation Medal 1902. Bronze Medals (1060 v 16709) 3. Coronation Medal 1911 (1400 v 19783) Alfred Izzard, was a native of the 'City of London', England, where he was born circa 1871. At the time of his birth Alfred's father, George Izzard, was a serving Police Sergeant with the City of London Police. George Izzard is reported to have become an Inspector, and would have been a senior serving officer at the time of the sensational - and still un-solved -'Jack-The Ripper' murder cases. Alfred, then a Police Constable, married Charlotte Mary Pettet, aged 21, on 19 September 1898. In the 1901 Census the couple are recorded, as living at, 107, Chetteris Square, Newington, London, with one son. By the time of the 1911 Census, Alfred, now a Sub-Inspector with the City of London Police, is recorded as residing at, 35 Besson Street, New Cross, London, SE, with his wife and 4 x children, the latter comprising 3 x sons, George, Alfred and Ernest, and their daughter, Doris. Alfred Izzard died at Marleybone, London , in the third quarter of 1938. The group mounted for display in the swing-style. The ribands suspended from a white metal brooch bar, this latter retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A scarce complete Indian Cavalry Great War campaign medal group of 3: Sowar Khawas Khan, 9th Hodson's Horse, Indian Army - 1914-15 Star (No 3369 Sowar Khawas Khan, 9/Hodson's Horse.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (3369 Sowar Khawas Khan, 9 Horse.) - Interallied Victory Medal (3369 Sowar Khawas Khan, 9 Horse.) Recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 9th 'Hodson's' Horse, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Complete campaign trios to the Indian Army are scarce on the market, the moreso those named to particularly distinguished and historic regiments like Hodson's Horse Condition: GF

A scarce confirmed 'Quelling of Singapore Mutiny 1915 & Kelantan Rebellion' campaign and long service medal group of 3: Quartermaster Sergeant, late Engineering Clerk & Draftsman, Stewart Frank Glennie Gordon, Royal Engineers - British War Medal. Silver issue (11175 Cpl. S. F. G. Gordon. R.E.) - Imperial Service Medal. EIIR, second type (Stewart Frank Glennie Gordon) - Military LS&GC. GV issue, second type (11175 E.C. & D. Sjt. S. F. G. Gordon. R.E.) Important: All medals confirmed as recipients complete medal entitlement, per below official sources; - British War Medal: Ref WO 329/520 - Imperial Service Medal: LG 20 November 1959 (War Office Architectural Assistant) - Military LS&GC Medal: Ref Army Form B 50, or 'Soldiers Small Book' Stewart Frank Glennie Gordon, the son of George Cosmo Gordon & Elizabeth Suzzanah Gordon (nee Glennie) was born on 9 June 1888, in Brmpton, Kent, England. Stewart was of Scottish descent, as evinced by his forenames and family name. His paternal Grandfather (a professional soldier) and his own mother were both from Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Military service was very much in the blood of the 'Gordon's', as Stewarts father, George Cosmo Gordon was a professional soldier, and both Stewart and his elder brother 'Cosmo Charles Glennie Gordon' followed the family traidtion of soldiering, with both brothers subsequently serving in the Royal Engineers. Stewart, attested for the Royal Engineers on 17 June 1902 and unusually experienced all his active campaign service in South East Asia during the Great War. Stewart was serving with 41st Coy Royal Engineer, when in Singapore Colony, he took part in the operations against the Mutineers in February to March 1915, and also served in the subsequent 'Expedition' to quell the Native Uprising in the Malay State of Kelantan, 2-17 May 1915 (entitled to a British War Medal only). Appointed an Engineering Clerk and Draftsman, he was advanced Quartermaster Sergeant on 8 January 1925. He was discharge in 1927, and subsequently served as an Architectural Assistant at the War Office, being awarded his Imperial Service Medal in 1959 (London Gazette 24 November 1959) Sold together with a quantity of original documentation & ephemera apertaining to Stewart Goron's service, including the recipients original 'Soldiers Small Book'. The postage quoted reflects the additional cost involved to send the documentation. A desirable documented group to a 'Professional Soldier' with very rare rank / appointment as seen on the Military LSGC, who is confirmed to have served in supressing the 'Singapore Mutiny, 1915' and later in the same year having served on active service in the 'Expedition' to Kelantan to supress the native rebellion in that Malay State Condition: LSGC suspension fused, the group mostly GVF

A scarce confirmed Gunner \'Prisoner of War of the Ottoman Turks\', Turkey 1916-1918 Great War campaign medal pair: Sergeant Albert John Von Coultre Sausman , Royal Artillery, late 63rd Battery Royal Field Artillery - British War Medal. Silver issue (58009 Dvr. A. J. V. C. Sausman, R.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (58009 Dvr. A. J. V. C. Sausman, R.A.) Medals verification: Driver Albert J V. C. Sausman, is confirmed entitled to the British War and Interallied Victory Medals, as well as being entitled to a 191-15 Star, per below following cited medal rollls: - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2536 the medal roll dated Woolwich 28/11/1919. Shows disembarkation into theatre of war 5a (Asia) on 3/12/14 - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/94 the medal roll dated Woolwich 4//3/1920 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/94 the medal roll dated Woolwich 4//3/1920 Whether the 1914-15 Star (which would have been issued separately, earlier, from the recipients Great War pair) was ever actually issued to the recipient (basis his place of residence in British India & presumed death and subsequent late repatriation from Turkish captivity) is not known Prisoner of War of the Ottoman Empire: Driver Albert J. V. C. Sausman, is confirmed having been captured at the fall of Kut-al-Mara, in Mesopotamia on 1916 - and subsequently \'marched\' as a Prisoner of War into captivity in Turkish, Anatolia - where most British surviving \'Other-Ranks\' were used as labour on railway and tunnel projects in the Taurus Mountains region. The entry for Albert Sausman, in the Registers of Soldiers Effects 1901-1929 held at The National Archives has the below laconic two-word footnote added against his initial \'Missing presumed Died\' (date 26 September 1916) entry - - Man Alive! Albert John Von Coultre Sausman, son of John Charles Sausman and Isabel Suasman, was a true son of the British Empire. He was born into a well known Eurasian family, in Madras Presidency, on 24 July 1894, and where some years later he was baptized at St. Thomas Mount, Madras (now Chennai) on, 21 March 1906. Albert enlisted in the British Army, at St. Thomas Mount, Madras, India, on, 22 June 1909, on which date he was posted as a 15 year old \'Boy\' soldier to the Royal Regiment of Artillery When war was declared in 1914, Albert was serving in British India - the land of his birth - where the 63rd Battery RFA, formed part of the 6th (Poona) Division. As the Turkish (Ottoman) Empire had entered the war on the German side the British decided to send an expeditionary force, including 6th (Poona) Division. After landing in Mesopotamia on, 3 December 1914, Albert and 63rd Battery R.F.A., took part in the push pp the Tigris river with the aim of capturing Baghdad. However, the Battle of Ctesiphon on 22-23 November 1915 was a decisive victory for the Turks under the command of a German, Baron Colmar von der Goltz. General Charles Townshend, V.C. (hero of the Defence of Chitral in 1895 - and referred to as \'The Brat\' by Lord Kitchener) and now officer commanding the 6th Division decided to fall back to Kut Al Amara - fateful decision, with the British Indian force subsequently cut-off, surrounded and continuously battered by Ottoman Turkish forces. The siege of Kut lasted several months, before ending in surrender to the Turks on, 26 April 1916. A most interesting and hard-earned campaign medal pair to a Eurasian \'Gunner\' who survived the horrors of captivity as a Prisoner of War in Ottoman Turkey Condition: GF

A scarce confirmed killed-in-action casualty campaign medal group to an Indian Army soldier for the Battle of Hong Kong, 1941: Sepoy Ghulam Qadar, 2nd Battalion 14th Punjab Regiment - IGS Medal 1936. 'NWF 1936-37' (14099 Sepoy Ghulam Qadar, 2-14 Punjab R.) - The 1939-1945 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Note: Only last letter 'R' (for regiment) overstamped Important: Sepoy Ghulam Qadir (sic) is confirmed as 'Died of Wounds', Hong Kong Colony, 20 December 1941 (Commonwealth War Graves Commission refer) Ghulam Qadir who was 23 years of age when he 'Died Of Wounds' was the son of Payao Din and Bas Begum, of Kohi, Bada Bera, Peshawar, North West Frontier Province, India (located in present day Pakistan). His sacrifice is commemorated on Panel 32 of the Sai Wan Memorial, Hong Kong 2-14 Punjab arrived in Hong Kong Colony, pre-war. On 8 December 1941 - at the commencement of the 'Pacific War' - the battalion numbered an estimated 947 'All-Ranks' The Indian General Hospital records for the Battle of Hong Kong, record that Sepoy Ghulam Qadir was treated for wounds received in action on 17 December 1941, and died of those wounds on 20 December 1941, four days before the surrender of Hong Kong Colony Condition: GVF

A scarce confirmed senior \'Detective\'s campaign and long service medal pair: Detective Head Constable J. Steven, Cape Western Division, South African Police Comprising: a). Defence Medal b). Union of South Africa: Police Good Service Medal. 1st type issue (No. 86 (F) Det. Head Const. J. Steven.) Note: Minor official correction at last letter only of surname - and exactly as issued from the Pretoria Mint, and as worn by the recipient Sold together with: - Single space riband bar for Police Good Service Medal. This with hinged pin & clasp mounting bar - Double spaced riband bar for Defence Medal & Police Good Service Medal. This with hinged pin & clasp mounting bar The South African Police Faithful Service Medal was first instituted in 1923 - and the first type issue with obverse legend \'Police Service\' in English & \'Politie Dienst\' Dutch languages was only awarded through to 1932. The medal could have been awarded for either 18 years exemplary service (not necessarily continuous, but could be aggregated), or bestowed for a specific act of gallantry or distinguished conduct The recipient was a member of the original \'White\' complement of police personnel of the South African Police, who held the number \'86\' in the Cape Western Division of the South African Police where he served in the \'Foot\' branch and at the time of receiving his long service medal held the rank of Detective Head Constable On, 1 April 1913, the South African Police Force was established, the personnel being mostly drawn from amongst the hitherto separate existing police forces of the respective states of the Union. At establishment, each member of the South African Police Force was allocated a unique service number in the range 1 to 4011. At formation the South African Police issued were 9 x sequential blocks by \'Rank\' that were further sub-divided by geopgraphic force, or division. From the naming on the recipient\'s Police Good Service Medal he has been positively identified as having been on the original muster of the \'Foot Police\' of the \'Cape Western Division\' at which tim ein 1913, he held the senior NCO rank of 2nd Class Head Constable. At the time of his award of the Police Good Service Medal he was holding the rank of Detective Head Constable By the time of the Second World War, the recipient, who is though to have been of Scottish birth, had returned to the United Kingdom, and during the war years served in a Home Guard capacity (his Defence Medal is a Royal Mint issue). It is thought that he was a resident of the Scottish Borders region The Police Good Conduct Medal retining it\'s original silk riband, and mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining its hinged pin and clasp fittings Note: The recipients companion miniature medal pair, and related veterans association badges are listed separately for sale on the website A very scarce early first type medal - only issued 1923-1932 - named to a senior \'Detective\' The silver long service medal toned. Condition: About EF

A scarce confirmed \'D-Day\' Royal Marine \'Killed-in-Action\' casualty group of 3: Marine Hewitt Deeds, Royal Marines late His Majestys Landing Craft Gun (Large) 831 - 1939-45 Star - France and Germany Star - War Medal Important: Confirmed as Killed-in-Action when H.M.L.C. (G). 181 was lost to enemy action on D-Day, 6th June 1944 Ply X 110427 Marine Hewitt Meeds was the son of Albert William and Myrtle Meeds, of Retford, Nottinghamshire Sold together with the official named \'Admiralty\' medal transmittal notice sent to recipients next of kin, this named a distinctive gothic ink style to \'Hewitt Meeds\' atypical of issuance to Royal Navy and Royal Marines casualties (see pics) H.M.L.C. (G). 181, was one of only three specialist craft of this type lost to enemy action during the Second World War The medals all fitted with the original medal ribands as issued Condition: Medals EF

A scarce confirmed \'Pipers\' Sudan campaign medal pair: Piper David McDonald, 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders - Sudan Medal 1898 (4571 Piper J. McDonald, 1/Sea Hrs.) - Khedives Sudan 1898. \'The Atbara\' \'Khartoum\' Note: The Khedives Sudan an un-named as issued example Important: Both medals confirmed as the recipients sole medal entitlement, the Sudan medal named off-the medal roll (ref WO 100/81) where his forename initial is shown as \'J\' - which is a clerical error as the recipients forename was \'David\'. The medal named as issued with no correction to name Only five \'Pipers\' shown on the respective Seaforths medal roll David McDonald was a native of the Parish of Lochs, Isle of Lewis, Scotland. He enslited for service with the Seaforth Highlanders on 24 April 1893. He was appointed \'Piper\' on 28 July 1896. Overseas service took him to Malta, Crete, Egypt and Sudan. After leaving the Army, he lived at 16, Plantation Street, Glasgow, and was employed with the Glasgow Tramway Department. He died on 27 August 1915 Condition: Edge nicks on Khedives Medal otherwise VF

A scarce decorated \'Belgian Agent\' and subsequent Political Prisoner medal group of 6 medals for service with the British Army in France: Monsieur Florent Degeaive, Belgian Secret Agent attached to Military Intelligence GHQ British Expeditionary Force - Belgium: Military Decoration (Decoration Militaire (Article IV). Leopold II. First issue (1873-1900) Type II reverse. With gallantry (Article IV) riband - Belgium: Civil Decoration (Decoration Civique). 2nd Class Cross. Silver. With silver clasp \'1914-1918\' - Belgium: Political Prisoners Medal 1914-1918 (M?daille du Prisonnier Politique 1914-1918 ). With French un-lingual reverse - Belgium: Commemorative Medal for the Great War (Medaille Commemorative De La Guerre 1914-1918) . With \'Crown\' emblem (denoting service as a Volunteer or Agent) - Belgium: Interallied Victory Medal (M?daille de la Victoire ou Interalli?e) - United Kingdom: British War Medal. Silver issue (F. De Geaive.) The recipients surname is variously shown as De Geaive (British records) and as Degeaive (Belgian records) Note: The inclusion of the first type Military Decoration of type awarded 1873-1900, indicates an award for an act of gallantry performed prior to the Great War, either as a soldier or more likely as a member of the Gendarmerie Important: The recipient Florent Degeaive is confirmed as being award a Mention-in-Despatches, per the official list of Belgian Agents decorated with the MID published in the London Gazette issue of 26 August 1919 The award of the BWM verified as recipients only British campaign medal entitlement per the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 329/2356) compiled and signed by Lieutenant-Colonel Edmund Wallinger of British Military Intelligence, dated in London on 7 August 1919. In addition to Florent, the same medal roll entry page also includes the names of his family members, Madame Marie Degeaive and Mademoiselle Degeaive, all three members of the family shown as resident of, 12 Rue De Treves, Brussels, Belgium, and all three of whom are confirmed as subsequently being interred by the enemy as \'Political Prisoners\' during the Great War 1914-1918 The British War Medal Roll shows the De Geaive\'s service as \'Volunteer Service with the British Army\' - a poorly conjured euphemism for \'what was in reality ? Spying, the most hazardous of all occupations for Spy?s resident in enemy occupied territory! However, and so that there is no ambiguity, Florent\'s ?Medal Index Card? clearly states that his single BWM. entitlement was granted under the umbrella heading of ?Belgian Agents? and ?Agents 102?. The circumstances of Florent\'s subsequent imprisonment by the German\'s is not known by us, and although he was certainly lucky not to be have been executed, the below following extract from Michael Occleshaw?s book \'Armour Against Fate\' is not without interest with regards to the possible fates that awaited Belgian Agents; Quote, ?There were, of course, many other organizations which, while successful to a lesser degree, nevertheless ran the same risks and penalties. Drake tells us that the number of agents employed by G.H.O. services alone was ?roughly 6,000?, of whom 98 lost their lives - 91 executed, 4 dying in prison, 2 shot and 1 electrocuted when trying to cross the Dutch-Belgian frontier. A further 644 were imprisoned for sentences totalling 700 years (the time actually served amounted to 175 years), and 10 were deported. Major Wallinger, however, told Colonel Kirke that the total number of G.H.Q. agents in the occupied territories was 5,500 of whom 1,200 were imprisoned, serving an average of 14 months, and 200 were shot or died in prison (though in a later letter he gave a total shot or dying in prison as 120). The reason for the disparity between the two men?s figures almost certainly resides in a question of terminology, a question of what was precisely meant by the words ?agent? and ?spy?. An agent is an individual directly employed by an Intelligence Service sent into a foreign country to obtain information. A spy is an individual who served in the enemy?s own ranks and, more often than not, is recruited by the agent ... the numbers employed both directly and indirectly by the British Intelligence Services was one that the Germans simply could not contain, much less control. Every sort of person was employed, ranging ?from abbes, high officials of the Gendarmerie, a Marchioness of some 60 years of age, big industrialists and prominent barristers, down to seamstresses, poachers, smugglers, bargemen and railway officials . Unquote. Florent Degeaive (1862-1939) was a resident of Brussels, Belgium, in 1914, and is believed to have been a member of the Gendarmerie or Civil Service. Florent died in 1939, and is buried at Grez-Doiceau, Walloon Brabant, Wallonia, Belgium, where his remains share a burial plot with other Great War \'Belgian Agents\' and family members, vis his wife Madame Marie Francoise Maricq Degeaive (1866-1944) and their child Germaine Degeaive (1896-1970). The tombstones of all three are marked with the honorific title \'Prisonnier Politique 1914-1918\' Note: The medals are contained in a contemporary wooden glazed frame (not suitable for overseas postage - we will not send the glass overseas - but suggest / recommend that overseas buyers have the pad with the medals removed and sent sans frame). For UK buyers, the frame can be sent at buyers-risk if required. Postage quoted reflects the additional costs incurred to handle this item Condition: Medals mostly about EF

A scarce documented 'Resistance' fighters pair of medals, representing service in both 'World Wars', and a survivor of a Nazi Concentration Camp: Monsieur Henri Droxler, French Forces of the Interior, late French Army - Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combattant) with maker & metal marks on reverse - Medal for Deportment for Acts of Resistance. With Paris Mint marks on reverse Both medals are accompanied by the recipients original Photo-ID medal cards 'Cartes' for each award. The Croix Du Combatant card is dated 14 December 1933 (A great War veteran) & the Medal for Deportment for Acts of Resistance card is dated 20 may 1954 The recipient Henri Droxler was born 27 September 1897. During the Second World War he is confirmed as serving with the French Forces of the Interior, or 'FFI'. His card shows he was 'Interned' between 31 October 1944 to 16 November 1944, and then - unluckily for him - deported between 17 November 1944 to 22 April 1945, for incarceration in a Nazi 'Concentration Camp' 'Dossier'(s) on this recipient and may be obtained from below source; Http://www.memoiredeshommes.sga.defense.gouv.fr/fr/ark:/40699/m005a29514727ee6 The five months 'Deportation' to a Nazi Concentration Camp took a heavy toll - not surprisingly - on Henri's health, as seen in the photograph on his 'Carte De Deporte Resistant' in which he is no older then 57 years, but is looking gaunt and much older then his year...... Henri Droxler would have been entitled to other un-named campaign medals, and perhaps decorations, including but not restricted to; - France: Interallied Victory Medal - France: Commemorative Medal of the Great War 1914-1918 - France: Commemorative Medal 1939-45 with clasp 'Liberation' A fine pair of medal to a French patriot who fought the enemy in both World Wars, and latterly as a member of the 'Resistance' Condition: VF

A scarce Edwardian era Kaisar-i-Hind decoration and campaign medal group of 3: Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick Joseph Dewes, Indian Medical Service - Kaisar-I-Hind, Edward VII 2nd class silver issue with integral riband brooch bar - IGS Medal 1854. 'Burma 87-89' 'Chin-Lushai 89-90' (Surgeon F. J. Dewes, I.M.S.) - IGS Medal 1895. 'PF 1897-98' 'Tirah 97-98' (Surgn. Captn. E. J. Dewes, I.M.S.) Note: The clasps on the IGS 1854 neatly soldered together Important: All medals and clasps confirmed as entitled per the below following references; - Ref London Gazette 1 January 1909, for Kaisar-i-Hind decoration - Ref WO 100/73 (IGS 1854 with clasp Burma 1887-89) - Ref WO 100/74 (Chin-Lushai clasp to IGS 1854) - Ref WO 100/84 (IGS 1895 with 2 x clasps) Note: In addition to above the recipient is also confirmed as being entitled to a Durbar Medal 1911, silver issue, per the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/400) under the listing of IMS officers shown as serving with the 'Burma Government' Frederick Joseph Dewes was born on 3 January 1861. Receiving his medical training at St. Thomas?s, he gained the M.R.C.S. and L.R.C.P. (London) in 1886. Appointed a Surgeon with the Indian Medical Services on 1 October 1887, he served in Burma 1888-89, on the N.E. Frontier, 1889-90 and on the N.W. Frontier, 1897-98. Promoted to Major in October 1899 and Lieutenant-Colonel in October 1907, he was awarded the Kaisar-i-Hind 2nd Class on 1 January 1909. He retired on 12 September 1921 The medals mounted in the court-style for display Condition: GVF and better

A scarce Edwardian era \'China River Gunboat Service\' & Great War campaign and long service group of 4: Chief Petty Officer William Godley, Royal Navy, late China River Gunboat, H.M.S. Teal - 1914-15 Star (160669 W. Godley. P.O., R.N.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (160669 W. Godley. C.P.O. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medals (160669 W. Godley. C.P.O. R.N.) - Naval LS&GC Medal. EVII issue (160669 William Godley P.O., H.M.S. Teal.) William Godley, was a native of St. Georges, Middlesex, England, where he was born on, 21 February 1876. Immediately prior to joining the Royal Navy, William had been a boy on the Training Ship \'Exmouth\'. William joined the Royal Navy on, 26 May 1891, as a Boy Second Class. He was advanced Petty Officer First Class on 19 November 1902. The \'plum posting\' of his Naval career took place prior to the Great War, when he served overseas on the China Station in the Far East (where the Naval Headquarters of the China Fleet, were head-quartered at Hong Kong Colony) where he served aboard the River Gunboat H.M.S. Teal, where his ship had a busy time patrolling the Yangtze River, in the period 18 March 1910 to 12 April 1912 - importantly his service there encompassed the entire period of the historic 1911 Revolution. William was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on the China Station, on, 4 April 1911, at which time he received a very rare pre-war issue medal named to H.M.S. Teal. Subsequent to the outbreak of the Great War in August 1914, Petty Officer Godley, served aboard H.M.S. Africa thru to, 8 September 1916, William was advanced to Chief Petty Officer on, 1 August 1917. Chief Petty Officer Godley was shore demobilised on 19 February 1919 The 1911 Revolution: Also known as the Xinhai Revolution or Hsinhai Revolution, ended China\'s last imperial dynasty, the Qing dynasty, and led to the establishment of the Republic of China. The revolution was the culmination of a decade of agitation, revolts, and uprisings, and is credited with lasting between 10 October 1911 to 12 February 1912 H.M.S. Teal: Was one of the first generation of \'Yangtze River Gunboats\'. H.M.S. Teal and her sister H.M.S. Moorhen, which were slightly larger versions of their immediate predecessors H.M.S. Woodcock and H.M.S. Woodlark. They served on the middle and upper river between 1901 and 1931. These were not large vessels, displacing only 85 tons. They were armed with two 6-pounder guns and four single machine guns, and had a draught of 2 feet. These vessels had few modern comforts, originally with no electrical power and for “comfort” nothing more elaborate than canvas screens around earth closets. However, these deficiencies were made good by 1908. The patent for their design was bought by the U.S. government and later used for their gunboats U.S.S. Palos and U.S.S. Monocacy Sold together with a hard-copy photocopied \'Service Sheet\' Condition: The silver medals toned, about EF

A scarce Essex interest 'Home Guard', distinguished 'Home Front' war service medal pair: Quarter Master Sergeant Edwards, 9th (Mistley) Battalion, Essex Home Guard - British Empire Medal (Military). GVI first issue (C.Q.M.S. William Edwards. H.G.) - Defence Medal Important: B.E.M. confirmed published in London Gazette issue of 15 December 1944, and one of only an estimated 408 x B.E.M's (Military Division) awarded to the Home Guard for services during the Second World War Note: By the time the Home Guard was 'Stood Down' on 3 December 1944, it is estimated that 1.5 million men had served with the Home Guard during the Second World War of which 1,206 'All-Ranks' were killed-in-action, or, died-of-wounds, due to enemy action, including bombing and strraffing (reference the UK Central Statistical Office Statistical Digest of the War HMSO 1951) Provenance: Norman Brooks Collection, Spink, July, 2015 The official recommendation for the B.E.M. is quoted below; Quote, This N.C.O. has rendered most valuable service to his Company ever since its formation. In addition to carrying out his normal duties in a most efficient and conscientious manner, he has lent accommodation for stores, vehicles, and offices; provided transport, labour, and materials of all kinds free of charge; and allowed the use of ground for training. He has acted in a most helpful and generous manner throughout.? Unquote. William Edwards, son of William Edwards & Mary Edwards (nee Cook) was born in Dagenham, Essex, on 15 September 1886. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales, shows William recorded as residing at 'Rookery Farm' near Ardleigh, Essex, which was the farm owned and managed by his Uncle. In 1911, William was a 'Market Gardner'. He married Daisy Bixby, at Tendring, Essex in 1912. By the time of the compilation of the '1939 Register', William is recorded living at the same address, vis 'The Rookery' Farm, Tendring, Essex, with his wife Daisy, and by which time he had taken over the farm, and was described as 'Farmer'. During the Second World War , William Edwards, served with the 9th (Mistley) Battalion, Essex Home Guard Condition: About EF

A scarce Far East Prisoner of War 'Hell-Fire Pass' medal group of 5, to a Jock veteran of the Malaya Campaign, and subsequent labour with 'H Force' toiling on the 'Death Railway': Private George Stewart, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - The 1939-45 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC. GVI type I 'Regular Army' bar (2869547 Pte. G. Stewart, Gordons.) Important: Private George Stewart is a confirmed survivor of work on the 'Death Railway' and was present at the notorious 'Hell-Fire Pass' Camp (Kanu Camp) George Stewart, was a native of Kincardine O'Neill, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. 2/Gordons - and Private Stewart - had been serving in Singapore Colony, since 1936, as a 'Fortress Singapore' garrison battalion, in 2/Malay Brigade which was a constituent formation of 'Singapore Division'. In Singapore Colony, 2/Gordons, were based at Selarang Barracks, Changi. On 15 February, 1942, Singapore Colony surrendered to the victorious Imperial Japanese Army, and on the same date Private Stewart became an unwilling prisoner of war. In September 1943, George had the misfortune to be subsequently transported overland by rail from Singapore to Thailand, as a member of 'H Force'. 'H Force' was the last large organized draft of POW's forced to work as labour battalions on the Burma Railway. Under British Lt Col H.R.Humphreys and Australian Lt Colonel Oakes the party of 3270 left Singapore in 6 train lots during the period 5th to the 17th May 1943. Consisting of 1141 British, 670 Australians, 588 Dutch, 26 Americans, Malay Volunteers and Indians made up the rest. The last work party to leave for the railway, their death rate was extremely high. Initially this group went to Tonchan Camp 139 Kilometres north of Non Pluduc. Private Stewart was in a group, premoniately of Austrlaians - under Lt Colonel Oakes with Major green 2/IC - that went to Konyu Camp 2 and worked on the notorious 'Hellfire Pass Cutting', also the Three Tier Bridge, which took a deadly toll of the men. Living conditions were atrocious the only protection from the wet were 24 canvas tent flys (canvas sheets) The death rate in H Force was 27.4% or 885. George Stweart survived his more then 2 and half years of harsh captivity, and is recorded on the nominal roll compiled on 5 September 1945, as having been liberated at Changi POW Camp, Singapore, when returning British Empire forces returned to Singapore Colony at the end of the 'Pacific War' Note: The Regimental Museum of the Gordon Highlanders hold at least one idenitifed photograph of Private Stewart, and quite possibly others (it was the norm in the inter-war years to photograph and caption every draft intake of recruits when they passed out from training at the regimentl depot(s), in Aberdeen. A thumbnail picture of the recipient is included in the book 'Scattered Under The Sun: The Gordon Highlanders in the Far East 1941-1945 (Stewart Mitchell, 2012) - this latter book being the single best published source on 2/Gordons during the Pacific War Condition: Silver medal dark toned, about EF

A scarce fully confirmed Volunteer 'Officer's' multi-long service group of 3: Colonel Sidney Walter Doyle, V.D., 1st Lancashire Royal Engineer Volunteers - Volunteer Decoration. Victoria with integral top bar. Reverse with hallmarks for 1895 - Volunteer Long Service Medal. Victoria issue - Volunteer Force Long Service Medal. Edward VII (Colonel S.W. Doyle. 1/Lancs: R.E.V.) Important: All 3 x long service medals confirmed as awarded per below authorities; - Volunteer Decoration: London Gazette 3 November 1896 - Volunteer Long Service Medal (Victoria): Army Order 1st October 1895 - Volunteer Long Service Medal (Edward): Army Order 1st November 1906 Sold together with hard-copy entry pages for each award, comprising respective entries from London Gazette and Army Orders Note: The VFLSM rare when found named to full rank of Colonel The medals mounted in the court-style for display Condition: GVF

A scarce Great War campaign and long service \'Southern Rhodesia\' group of 5: Lieutenant Thomas Edward Beck, Southern Rhodesia Staff Corps, late 11th Hussars - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (10265 Pte. T. E. Beck. 11/Hrs), - British War Medal. Silver issue (10265 Pte. T. E. Beck. 11/Hrs), - Interallied Victory Medal (10265 Pte. T. E. Beck. 11/Hrs), - War Medal - Military LS&GC Medal. GV issue with bar \'Southern Rhodesia\' (24. Col. Sgt. T. E. Beck.) Also sold together with; - Royal Visit to South Africa 1947 Commemorative Medal (Lieut. T. E. Beck. S.R. Staff) - M.O.T.H. tie pin. \'Members of Tin Hat Society\' was a veternas society in Southern South Africa - M.O.T.H. lapel badge Thomas Edward Beck was a native of Walthamstow, London, Middlesex, but was brough up in Atherstone, Warwickshire (in which latter place he lived with his younger brother Charles Reginald, whose medals are being sold separately on this website). He served with the Warwickshire Yeomanry, from 9 November 1912, until discharge and enlistment into the 11th Hussars on 10 July 1913, at which time he was 18 years and 2 months of age. He served with the \'Cherry-Pickers\' in Ireland prior to the Great War. He first entered theatre of war \'France\' on 15 August 1914, at which time he was a Private serving with the 11th Hussars -the family regiment, with his Grandfather (and others) cited in his service papers as having been a former Regimental Sergeant Major. He remained in France until 1 December 1914. In total he served 4 years and 53 days with the 11th (P.A.O.) Hussars and latterly the 12th Reserve Cavalry Regiment between 10 July 1913 through to 31 August 1917, on which latter date he was \'no longer physically fit for further military service\' - he had received injuries in France. On 15 October 1918 he re-enlisted into the Army Service Corps, and served with that unit until being transferred to Class \'Z\' Army Reserve\' on 28 January 1919. Subsequently he migrated to Southern Africa where he served with the British South Africa Police and Permanent Staff Southern Rhodesia between 22 September 1919 to 1 August 1933 (a total of 13 years 312 days). He was awarded his Military LS&GC medal in 1933 Above details confirmed from the large set of accessible on-line service records available through the Ancestry website The medal group mounted in the swing-style and \'as-worn\' by the recipient. The medals all suspended from contemporary silk weave ribands. The mounting brooch bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings The recipients miniature medals are being sold separately on this website Condition: VF

A scarce Great War campaign group of 3: Gunner Arthur Hudson, Sudan Detachment, Royal Garrison Artillery - British War Medal (29725 Gnr. A. Hudson. R.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (29725 Gnr. A. Hudson. R.A.) - Egypt: Khedives Sudan Medal 1910-21. 2nd issue with no clasp (Gr., R.G.A. 29725) Note: Naming on Khedives Sudan is in a typical contemporary stippled engraved style Important: Gunner Arthur Hudson is confirmed on his respective Medal Index Card as having served with the Sudan Detachment R.G.A. in the Sudan, with all 3 x campaign medals shown as being his full medal entitlement. Seventeen men of the detachment earned the Khedives medal, one with the clasp Darfur 1916, 13 with the clasp Fasher, one with both clasps, and 2 men, including Hudson, without clasp Provenance: The collection of Lt Colonel A.A. McFarlane, Royal Artillery Sold together with a hand written letter dated 17 February 1978 from the London Medal Dealer and Researcher Kenneth Lovell to Lt-Colonel A.M. McFarlane confirming the award of the Khedives Sudan Medal and above details Condition: VF

A scarce Imperial Service Order and volunteer long service medal pair to a life long \'India Born\' British India resident: Henry Bryan Gillmore, I.S.O. Indian Civil Service, late Sergeant 1st Punjab Volunteer Rifles - Imperial Service Order. GV issue. Silver, gold & enamel. On \'Elkington\' metal brooch as issued - Volunteer Long Service Medal (India). Victorian (Corpl H. Gillmore, 1st Punjab Voltr: Rifles.) Imperial Service Order: The award of the Imperial Service Order was published in the Supplement to the London Gazette issue of 3 June 1921 Medals verification: Both awards confirmed as entitled per the below following cited references: a. Imperial Service Order: Published in London Gazette Issue of, 3 June 1921 , recipient shown as Henry Bryan Gilllmore, Esq., Deputy Registrar, High Court of Judicature, Lahore, Punjab. b. Volunteer Long Service Medal (India): Published in Gazette of India issue 1074 of 1901. Shown as H. Gillmore, 1 of 3 x VLSM\'s awarded to unit in that gazette issue Reference \'The Auxiliary Force India and its predecessors\' (Aan Harfield, 2015), it is estimated that only 30 x awards of the Volunteer Long Service Medal (India) was issued to the 1st Punjab Volunteer Rifles in the period 1897-1901 (inc). Prior to 1897, the predecessor unit vis 1st Punjab Volunteer Rifle Corps had been awarded 11 x Victorian issue VLSM\'s (India) The Civil and Military Gazette (Lahore) issue of 30 July 1925 contained the below following retirement notice: Quote, SHAHDARA GARDEN PARTY On Saturday, the members of the Lahore High Court establishment gave a garden party at Shahdara in honour of Mr. H. B. Gillmore, their Officiating Registrar who is retiring today. Both Indians and European were present including the Deputy and Assistant Registrars. Speeches were made, songs were sung and poems were recited the latter by Mr. B. D. Trikha Unquote. Henry Bryan Gillmore, son of Henry Gillmore (late Record Keeper, Punjab Secretariat, who died at Lahore on, 25 April 1869) and Mary Ann Susan Gillmore (nee Bryan) was born at Lahore. Punjab, on, 4 June 1865. Like his father before him he took an appointment with the Lahore and developed a career as a Civil Servant. The highlight of his career was receiving recognition for his services through the award of the Imperial Service Order in 1924 - a scarce award in British India - at which time he held the appointment of, Deputy Registrar, High Court of Judicature, Lahore, Punjab. For many years, Henry Gillmore, was a long serving member of his local volunteer unit, viz the 1st Punjab Rifle Volunteer Corps, which corps he had joined as a teenager. The Lahore based \'Civil and Military Gazette\' contain a wealth of references to Henry Gillmore\'s volunteer service, including promotions, and evidence of his prowess as a competitor in best shot / rifle competitions etc. Henry Gillmore married Elizabeth Elfreda Theresa Allcock, at Lahore Cathedral, on, 3 October 1900. At the time of his marriage he was recorded as \'Record Keeper, Chief Court Office\' Henry Bryan Gillmore is recorded to have died in Lahore, Punjab, India (now in Pakistan) on, 7 December 1937, at the age of 72 years. At the time of his death he had been resident at, 20 Bareilly Road, Lahore Cantonments 1st Punjab Volunteer Rifle Corps: Was originally raised in 1861. Per the Indian Defence Forces Act 1917, the regiment was in that year restyled as 3rd Punjab Rifles, comprising an establishment of four Combined Active and Reserve Companies, three Armoured Motor Batteries and one Machine Gun Detachment. In 1917, the regiment had its Headquarters in Lahore, Punjab, with outstations located at; Rawalpindi, Murree, Sialkot, New Delhi, Ferozepore, Peshawar, Srinagar & Ambala The ISO with minor scuffs to enamel Condition: GVF

A scarce Indian Viceroy\'s Commissioned Officer \'Artillery Clerk\'s\' North West Frontier, campaign medal pair to a \'Mountain Gunner\': Jemadar (Head Clerk) Hakumat Singh, Mountain Artillery Training Centre late 2nd Mountain Battery, Indian Army a). IGS 1908. GV issue. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1935\' (20781 Naik Hakumat Singh, 2 Mtn. Bty.) b). IGS 1936 Medal. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' (20781 Clerk Hakumat Singh, 2 Mtn. Bty.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, latterly holding the appointment of Jemadar (Head Clerk) while serving with the Mountain Artillery Training Centre, late 2nd Mountain Battery of the British Indian Army - a \'Mountain Gunner\' - the IA List issue of October 1945, further shows the recipient still a Jemadar (H.C.), but additionally recorded as Honorary Subadar effective 15 April 1945 The Indian Army List issue for April 1945, shows the recipient listed under Artillery V.C.O.\'s, where he is shown as having been commissioned to Viceroy Commissioned Officer rank of Jemadar (H.C.) on 15 April 1943. At the time of the IA List entry he was serving at the Mountain Artillery Training Centre Reference \'The History of the Indian Mountain Artillery\' (Graham, 1957), it is confirmed that 2nd Mountain Battery served in both of the campaigns commemorated on the respective medal clasps A scarce campaign pair to former Artillery Clerk, who was later commissioned to become a Viceroy Commissioned Officer during the Second World War Condition: VF

A scarce inter-wars 'Iraq and Second World War campaign medal group of 4: Flight Sergeant William John Stait, Royal Air Force - Defence Medal - War Medal - Royal Air Force LS&GC Medal. GVI 1st issue (350036. F/Sgt. W.J. Stait. R.A.F.) - Iraq: Active Service Medal 1928. No clasp Important: The RAF LS&GC medal which had an effective date of 7 October 1939, was published in Air Ministry Order of May 1940 Sold together with; - Air Ministry medal transmittal letter for the 2 x Second World War campaign medals - R.A.F. Ticker Tape receipt for the issuance of 2 x medals William John Stait is recorded in the 1911 Census as being a native of St. James, Derby, England, where he was born on 20 March 1901. He was the son of William John Strait, who was employed as a 'Locomotive Railway Engine Stoker', and his wife Fanny Strait. The Strait family resided at 51 Fleet Street, Derby, England. The recipient is known to have died at Chichester, Sussex, England, sometime in the third quarter of 1983 Note: The silk ribands on the Second World War medals are 'pinked' as-issued to Royal Air Force personnel Condition: EF

A scarce inter-wars 'Southern Kurdistan' and Second World War campaign medal group of 4: Warrant Officer L.G. Hewitt, Royal Air Force - Defence Medal - War Medal - Royal Air Force LS&GC Medal. GVI first issue (W/O L.G. Hewitt (590021) R.A.F.) - Iraq: Active Service Medal 1928 with clasp in Arabic 'Southern Kurdistan 1931' Note:The Long Service Good Conduct Medal is known to have been awarded sometime after 1940, and before 1948 Medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A scarce long serving 'Durham' volunteer's campaign & long service group of 4: Private William Alfred Bone, Durham Light Infantry & Durham Royal Garrison Artillery Volunteers - 1914-15 Star (9225 Pte - A. Sjt. - W. A. Bone. Durh L I.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (9225 Pte. W A. Bone Durh. L. I.) - Interallied Victory Medal (9225 Pte. W A. Bone Durh. L. I.) - Volunteer Force LSM. EDVII issue (5841. Pte. W. A. Bone. 2/ Durham. R.G.A.V.) The campaign medals all verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls as under; - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2801 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1655 A very scarce combination of otherwise common medals all named to a mix of 'Durham' Artillery & Infantry units William Alfred Bone, son of Melvin Bone (Chimney Sweep) and Sarah Bone, was a native of the Parish of St Margaret, Durham City, County Durham, England, where he was born in 1876, and where he was baptized on 21 May 1876. William married Margaret Louise Flowers, in Durham, on 17 June 1897. By the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, William is shown as living with his wife Margaret Louise Bone, at their home located at 12 South Street, Durham. By trade a 'Mason & Chimney Sweep' William cited having served for 21 years with the 'Durham Volunteers' prior to the time he enlisted with the British Army for service in the Great War, at Durham, on 4th September 1914 - and a very early 'Volunteer' for active overseas service, his engagement being for 'One Years Service or Duration of the War', when he was posted to the Durham Light Infantry (Special Reserve) on 4th September 1914. William was on the strength of 4th (Special Reserve) Battalion Durham Light Infantry from 9 September 1914, until later in 1915 being posted to the 2nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry. By the time that William first entered theatre of war 'France' on 28 August 1915, he was holding the appointment Private 'Acting Sergeant' - which is a most unusual rank to see impressed on a campaign medal. Tragically, William's wife, is recorded as having died in Durham on 7 September 1915, at which time William was serving overseas in France and Flanders with the British Expeditionary Force It is not known when Lance-Sergeant Bone was notified of his wife's death, but it is highly likely that it was due to the grief of losing his wife, that his otherwise exemplary record of military conduct, suffered for the worse when he incurred the wrath of a Field General Court Marshal in November 1915, due to 'Drunkeness' while on active service, and as a a consequence was reduced in rank to Private and received 90 Days Field Punishment No 2! William Bone remained in France & Flanders through to 21st May 1917. He was sent back to France 28th July 1917 and transferred to the Labour Corps on 15th November 1918. William Bone was discharged from the British Army on 1 February 1919 Research: There are no papers sold with the medals - we will however forward 'soft copy' via ebay messages, JPEG files, of all below for the buyers records; - Medal Index Card - Extract page from 1914-15 Star medal roll - Extract page from British War & Interallied Victory Medal rolls The recipients service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives - due to size we will not be copying or forwarding those! Medals mounted for display in the court style on card with red flock backing Condition: About VF

A scarce medical services South African War and Great War campaign medal group of 5: Private Joseph Bird, Royal Army Medical Corps, late Bacup Division S.J.A.B. - QSA. Silver 2 x clasps 'CC' 'Tr' (787 Ordly: J. Bird, St John Amb: Bde:) - 1914-15 Star (62025 Pte. J. Bird. R.A.M.C.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (62025 Pte. J. Bird. R.A.M.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (62025 Pte. J. Bird. R.A.M.C.) - St John Ambulance Brigade Medal for South Africa (787 Pte. J.Bird. Bacup Div) Important: All medals and clasps confirmed as entitled per respective South African War medal roll and Great War Medal Index Card Note: Joseph Bird's service papers for the Great War are extant at 'The National Archives' Medals are all with slightly faded silk ribands on an old court-mounting with long hinged pin and clasp fittings. Condition: Silver medals dark toned otherwise GVF

A scarce multi-clasp campaign and long service group of 3: Sergeant Michael Agar, Royal Marines - NGS 1915. GVI type 2 \'Pal 1945-48\' \'Malaya\' \'Arabian Peninsula\' (CH/X 4452 M. Agar Mne RM) - General Service Medal 1962. With clasp \'Borneo\' (CH/X 4452 M. Agar. Sgt. R.M.) - Naval LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue (CH/X 4452 M. Agar. Cpl. R.M.) Important: The Naval LS&GC Medal is confirmed as being awarded on 27 March 1961 Note: Minor official corrections to digits of number on NGS 1915 and to prefix on LSGC A scarce combination of clasps on the NGS. Reference \'British Battles & Medals (7th Edition, 2006)\' only an estimated 1150 \'Arabian Peninsula\' clasps issued to Naval Forces including Royal Marines The NGS & Naval LS&GC Medal mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. All medals fitted with contemporary ribands, and the mounting brooch on the pair still retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A scarce multi-clasp South African pair: Private B. Jessop, 9th Lancers - QSA Medal. Silver \'Bel\' \'MR\' \'RoK\' \'Paar\' \'Joh \'DHl\' \'Witt\' (3773 Pte B. Jessop, 9/Lcrs) - Kings South Africa Medal with usual 2 dated clasps (3773 Pte B. Jessop, 9/Lcrs) Benjamin Jessop, a native of Stockton-on-Tees, Durham England, was aged 18 years and 11 months and described his trade as a \'Labourer\' when he enlisted for service with the British Army at Beverley, on 6 November 1894. Initially he served with the 2nd Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards), until transferring to the 9th Lancers on 9 January 1895, and with which regiment he remained until 16 March 1902, when he was posted to the 5th Lancers Benjamin Jessop served a total of 12 years in the British Army taking his final discharge on 5 November 1906. During his time with the colours he served in both South Africa and India His service papers confirm award of both the medals here offered and all of the clasps It is not known where he returned to in civilian life, but his papers record his fathers address as being Lair Gate, Beverley The 9th Lancers arrived in South Africa from India in September 1899, and only left in March 1902, after two and a half years hard campaigning as testified by the both the high number of battle clasps earned on Queens South Africa Medal, as well as the casualties sustained by the regiment. The 9th Lancers suffered an estimated 45 killed in action, 26 died from disease and 145 wounded. Officers of the regiment were awarded 6 x DSO\'s while the \'Other Ranks\' earned 10 x Distinguished Conduct Medals Sold together with accompanying set of service papers ex WO/97 file series Condition: Both medals having \'Pawnbrokers Marks\' lightly etched on reverse upper right quadrant field (see pictures) hardly noticeable - medals with a story to be sure. KSA with tiny edge nick otherwise the pair is GVF

A scarce named Silver War Badge & Great War campaign medal pair: Private Edward Adshead, 7th Battalion King\'s Shropshire Light Infantry late Wiltshire Regiment - British War Medal. Silver issue (34419 Pte. E. Adshead. Wilts. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (34419 Pte. E. Adshead. Wilts. R.) - Silver War Badge (B228115 & and additionally privately etched ‘E. Adshead, K.S.L.I.’) Sold together with: - Original numbered B228115 card box of issue for Silver War Badge - Royal Life Saving Society Swimming Proficiency Medal. Bronze (E. Adshead. Oct. 1905.). In case of issue - Dewsbury (Yorkshire) Amateur Swimming Club Prize Medal. H/M Silver (Won by E. Adshead, 1905). The weight of this hallmarked silver medal is about 25g Note: All of the Great War awards verified as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal and Silver War Badge rolls as under: - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1478 - Silver War Badge: Ref WO 329/3097 Ernest Adshead son of Abraham Adshead (a Carpet Weaver) and Mary Eliza Adshead (nee ) was a native of Dewsbury, Yorkshire, England, where he was born on 15 August 1882. By the time of the 1901 National Census for England and Wales, Ernest is recorded living with his parents & 8 x siblings comprising 3 x younger brothers, viz, Henry James, Scott & Henry, together with his 5 x sisters, viz, Jane, Mary Ann, Ethel, Eveline & Annie, residing at the family home located at , . By the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, Ernest was by then married and described as a \'House Painter\', living with his wife Edith Adshead, 19 School Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England Ernest enlisted in the British Army on 5 December 1915, and first entered a theatre of war \'France\', sometime after 31 December 1915. On entry into theatre of war \'France\' he held the regimental number 34419 while serving with a battalion of the Wiltshire Regiment. The respective medal roll has remarks showing that when he first disembarked in France that he remained on the strength of the Wiltshire Regiment at the \'Infantry Base Depot\', prior to being posted to the 7th Battalion King\'s Shropshire Light Infantry - with which latter unit he subsequently served on the \'Western Front\'. Edward was allocated the regimental number 27316, on transfer to the 7th Battalion King\'s Shropshire Light Infantry. Evidently, post-war Ernest felt more regimental loyalty to the King\'s Shropshire Light Infantry, considering he remained longest with the 7/KSLI, and that it was with that unit, that he experienced front line service. It was the KSLI that he chose to inscribe on his SWB - and not the Wiltshire Regiment! Private Ernest Adshead was discharged from the British Army, on. 31 May 1919, at which time he was 36 years and 297 days of age. Ernest returned to his wife and pre-war employment in, Dewsbury, Yorkshire, where by the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register for England & Wales, he is recorded employed as a \'Painter & Decorator Own Account\' and residing with his wife at, 1 Greenwood Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England. Ernest Adshead is recorded to have died at, Dewsbury, Yorkshire, England, sometime during the 2nd quarter of 1970 Condition: Mostly GVF & better

A scarce named Victorian and Great War group of 6: Major R.S. Harger, Army Service Corps, late Brabants Horse and Gwelo District Volunteers - British South Africa Company Medal. Rhodesia reverse (Vol R.S. Harger, Gwelo Dist: Vols:) - Queens South Africa Medal. Silver & 3 clasps 'CC' 'TR' 'WIT' (Capt R.S. Harger, Brabants Horse) - Kings South Africa Medal. With usual 2 dated clasps (Capt R.S. Harger, Brabants Horse) - 1914 Star, with dated clasp - British War Medal - Allied Victory Medal Note: Medals mounted swing style from contemporary ribands from a pin-back 'Spink' of London mounting bar. Randal Seymour Harger, an archetypal 'Colonial' who would not have been out of place had he been a character in a John Buchan novel. Having served in Matabeleland / Mashonaland in 1896 (medal) he next appeared as a Captain in Brabants Horse during the South African War, he was a 'Specially' selected Colonial Officer as Captain on Staff of Brigadier General George Bullock, C.B. (later Lieut Genl Sir George Bullock, K.C.B.) and was later Commandant at Laingsburg, Cape Colony. In 1914, aged 49 years, and a fluent linguist in French, German and a little Dutch, he gained a commission in the Army Service Corps and as a Captain served as Aide-de-Camp to Major Genl. Sir Charles Parsons, K.C.M.G., C.B. he disembarked in France and Flanders on 2 September 1914, at which time his MIC shows that he was with the 2nd Company 7th Divisional Train, Army Service Corps. The MIC also confirms that he was issued with a dated clasp and rose emblems for his 1914 Star Condition: VF

A scarce Naval 'South East Asia' campaign pair: Able-Seaman J.A. Coleman, Royal Navy - Naval GSM 1915. EIIR issue with clasp 'Brunei' (05074 J.A. Coleman. A.B. R.N.) - General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (05074 J.A. Coleman. A.B. R.N.) Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (2006, Seventh Edition), it is estimated that only 1250 'Brunei' clasps were issued - the vast majority being awarded to personnel from the Royal Marines. Because of the peculiar qualifying criteria for this award, i.e. one days service ashore or in direct support of operations (inshore rivercraft), the naval personnel qualifying for the clasp were mostly drawn from the crews of the minesweepers H.M.S. Chawton and H.M.S. Fiskerton, or Fleet Air Arm aircrews operating from H.M.S. Albion and H.M.S. Tiger Condition: GVF

A scarce Naval Chaplains Great War campaign medal group of 3: Chaplain Cyril M. Francis, A.K.C., Royal Navy - 1914-15 Star (Chapn. C.M. Francis. A.K.C. R.N.) - British War Medal (Chapn. C.M. Frances. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Chapn. C.M. Frances. R.N.) The recipient Chaplain Cyril M. Francis is confirmed on the respective Great War Naval Campaign Rolls as having been issued all above three medals. The post nominals on the Star would indicate the Chaplain as being an Associate of King's College London Condition: GVF

A scarce Naval Mention-in-Despatches and Roumanian Gallantry pair with possible Q-Ship associations: Signaller Arthur Andrew Golding, Royal Navy - 1914-15 Star (J.11614 A.A. Golding. Sig., R.N.) - Romania: Distinguished Conduct Medal (Barbatie si Credinta) 3rd Class with swords Important: Signaller Arthur Andrew Golding is confirmed as having been 'Mentioned-in-Despatches' per award publication in the London Gazette 2 November 1917. In addition to his MID he is also recorded as having been decorated with the 'Roumanian Distinguished Conduct Medal' per London Gazette of 17 March 1919 Interestingly the gazette preamble for the list of Naval Awards that included Golding's MID states; Quote, The KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the following honours, decorations and medals to officers and men for services in action with enemy submarines Unquote. The list is headed by no less than 3 x Victoria Cross vide those to; -Lieutenant Charles George Bonner D.S.C., R.N.R. -Petty Officer Ernest Pitcher, R.N. -Skipper Thomas Crisp, R.N.R. - a posthumous award Also included under same gazette preable and listing is the famous 'Q Ship' Commander, Captain Gordon Campbell, V.C., D.S.O., R.N. who was in that gazette awarded a Second bar to his D.S.O. Arthur Andrew Golding, who was born on 12 March 1895, was a native of Southwark, London, England. Prior to enlisting for 'Boy' service with the Royal Navy in 1911, he had beeN employed as a 'Golf Club Waiter'. On termination of 'Boy' service he engaged for 12 years service with the Royal Navy on 12 March 1913. In addition to his Mention-in-Despatches, and Roumanian Distinguished Conduct Medal, Arthur is confirmed as having qualified for the 1914-15 Star, British War and Interallied Victory Medals for his services during the Great War Condition: VF

A scarce OBE / WW2 group of 10 to a recipient who made 23 x voyages as Officer Commanding \'Troopships\': Wing-Commander F.C. Hornsby-Smith, O.B.E., Royal Air Force, late, Lieutenant South Wales Borderers, Royal Horse Guards - OBE Military Division. 2nd Type Badge - 1939-45 Star - Atlantic Star - Africa Star with clasp \'North Africa 1942-43\' - Pacific Star - Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI 2nd type \'Malaya\' (Wg/Cdr F.C. Hornsby-Smith) - Special Constabulary Faithful Service Medal (Insp. F.C. Hornsby-Smith) Note: The Order of the British Empire published in the Supplement to the London Gazette dated 2 January 1949 Important: This lot has an important and large collection of original ephemera as under (the group and archive group is thus priced accordingly with regards to postage for UK delivery) 2). Warrants & Certificates: - Army Certificate of Education No 304669 Trooper F.C. Hornsby-Smith Royal Horse Guards 13 October 1925 - Flight Lieutenant Reserve of Air Force Officers 26 July 1939 - Flight Lieutenant Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 1 September 1939 - Surrey Walking Club Mr F.C. Hornsby-Smith, Royal Horse Guards 11 September 1926 - Surrey Walking Club Mr F.C. Hornsby-Smith, Ashcombe A C 13 September 1930 - Surrey Walking Club 2/Lt F.C. Hornsby-Smith 2nd Bn South Wales Borderers 12 September 1931 Note: The above contained in a cardboard tube this addressed to Squadron Leader F.C. Hornsby-Smith, Royal Air Force, Lyness, Orkney dated 31 May 1940 3). Sporting Medals - Silver and enamel H/M named and dated 1920 - Silver H/M named/dated Royal Horse Guards 1925 - Shooting Medal bronze \'Runner-up .22 Shoot - RAF Tug-of-War medal (possibly silver not H/M) RAF Bridgnorth Aamteur Athletics Championships 2-6-48 winners - RAF Running Medal. RAF Bridgnorth Atheltics Meeting 27-7-49 Runners-Up - RAF Athletics Cross Country Associations 7 Mile Road Walking Championships 1949 Runners-Up 4). Photographs - Glazed frame with mounted group of Royal Horse Guards presumbaly including Hornsby-Smith - Large identified group Sports photo of 2/S.W.B. - Hornsby-Smith front centre - RAF Bridgnorth Senior Officers group photograph dated and notated on back. Hornsby-Smith back centre circa 1948 5). Books and Programmes: - \'Fighting with the Guards\' (Keith Briant, dated 1958). This hardback book with D/J (torn) and inscription on flyleaf as under; Quote, Wg.Cdr. F.C. Hornsby-Smith 1924-29: Royal Horse Guards (Blues) & Royal Military College Sandhurst 1929-35: 2nd South Wales Borderers (24th Regiment) 1936-39: 1st London Scottish (Gordons) 1939-58: Royal Air Force Unquote. - Presentation of the Standards to the Household Cavalry 6 June 1963 -Order of Service for Laying-Up of Standards of the Household Cavalry 19 November 1964 6. Photograph Album: Large landscape album with scuffed boards, some chipped and loose pages. Measures approx 15.5 inches long and 10.5 inches wide. Includes 22 x pages of black and white photographs circa 1942-1946. This includes some pictures \'in-action\' in/off North Africa, and lots of troop scenes aboard ship - see sample scans. Including a few of Hornsby-Smith as Officer Commanding 7. A Personal Log: A rare and opine important landscape book of approx 100 plus pages chronicling \'every\' (?) voyage made by Hornsby-Smith between April 1942 -April 1947, primarily a \'guest-book\' where Officers and Personnel he met were invited to leave comments, and hence much ribbald remarks, caricatures, art-work etc - most all of it signed and named by the personel concerned. Measures approx 13 inches long and 8.5 inches wide, spine cover split/lost, but boards (scuffed) present and other then the front page which is torn loose (torn corners but content all present) - all or at least most other pages appear stitched to remaining thread binding. The first and second page contain a full list of ships, dates, ports that Hornsby-Smith was Officer Commanding Troops. Some of the voyages are notated with pictures of Submarines, Aircraft, or Warships evidently indicating those occasions on which the Troopships were attacked and or enemy were spotted. Amongst the troopships he sailed on was Queen Mary - one voyage including Winston Churchill as passenger! Below are the dates, ships names and ports visited of the 23 x \'wartime voyages \'Hornsby-Smith made as Officer Commanding Troopships! - Apr 1942: Leinster - Iceland - Jun 1942: U.S.A.T. Siboney - New York - Jul 1942: Maloja - New York - Aug 1942: Nea Helas - Freetown, Capetown - Nov 1942: Antenor - Phillipville, Algeria - Jan 1943: Dominion Monarch - Freetown, Durban, Bombay, Hobart, Wellington, Freemantle, Suez, Colombo, Capetown, Congo, Freetown, Gibraltar - Oct 1943: Tegelberg - Port Said, Alexandria, Sicily - Jan 1944: Queen Elizabeth - New York - Feb 1944: Queen Elizabeth - New York - Apr1944: Pasteur - New York - May 1944: Pasteur - New York - Jun 1944: Queen Mary - New York - Jul / Aug / Sep 1944: Queen Mary - Halifax, New York (carried Winsotn Churchill) - Oct / Nov/ Dec 1944: Queen Mary - Dorval - Dec 1944 / Feb 1945: Queen of Bermuda - Tewfik, Bombay, Tewfik, Port Said, Algiers, Gibraltar - Mar 1945: Arundel Castle - Tewfik, Bombay, Port Said, Gibraltar - May 1945: Highland Chieftain - Tewfik, Bombay, Tewfik, Durban, Bombay - Aug 1945: Monarch of Bermuda - Bombay - United Kingdom The Medals are all mounted swing-style and as-worn, hanging on contemporary ribands suspended form a mounting brooch that retains it\'s original long hinged pin fitting A superb and unusually different grouping and archive Condition: Medals GVF

A scarce Officers 'Highland Yeomanry' campaign group of 3: Lieutenant Pryce McRae Campbell 1/1st Lovat's Scouts, and late Sudan Government Service - 1914-15 Star (2.Lieut: P. McR. Campbell. Lovat's Scts:) - British War Medal (Lieut: P. McR. Campbell.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut: P. McR. Campbell.) Pryce McRae Campbell was born in Dollar, Clackmannanshire, Scotland circa 1883. His residence was at Cavendish Place, Dollar. During the Great War he served as Regimental Transport Officer of 1/1 Loavt's Scouts, and first entered theatre of war 'Gallipoli' in September 1915. His Medal Index Card shows that his 1914-15 Star was issued on 14 April 1920, and the BWM/Victory medals issued the following year on 19 April 1921. Extant United Kingdom Passenger and Immigration records, show that he disembarked from the S.S. Malwa (operated by the Peninsula and Orient Steam Navigation Company Ltd) at London on 23 February 1923 (he had boarded at Port Said, and is recorded as having been an Inspector residing in Sudan, and hence employed in a Governement capacity with either the Police or Railways. Pryce Campbell died at Dollar in Scotland on 27 December 1926 Condition: Dark toned EF

A Scarce Officially Named Sikh \'Coke\'s Rifles\' Campaign Medal Group of 3 for the Malaya Campaign 1941-42: Sepoy Bakhshish Singh, 1st Battalion (Coke\'s) 13th Frontier Force Rifles, Indian Army - The 1939-45 Star (19797 Sep. Bakhshish Singh, F. F. Rif.) - The Pacific Star (19797 Sep. Bakhshish Singh, F. F. Rif.) - War Medal (19797 Sep. Bakhshish Singh, F. F. Rif.) Note: The medals - all Calcutta Mint - issues are officially impressed, per the naming conventions adopted in India post-independence Important: The recipients regimental number indicates a soldier recruited into the Indian Army sometime after December 1939, and a subsequent casualty of the Malaya Campaign 1941-42, where he would have become a Far East Prisoner of War. While many thousands of captured Indian Army personnel subsequently joined the puppet Indian National Army, Sepoy Bakhshish Singh was not one of them, and remained 'loyal to his salt' (WW2 British campaign medals were not issued post-war to Indians who had served in the puppet INA) Only one battalion of the 13th Frontier Force Rifles served in the Malaya Campaign 1941-42, vis 1st Battalion (Coke's) 13th Frontier Force Rifles The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith who had enlisted in the Indian Army sometime after September 1939, and who served as a Sepoy (Private) with 1st Battalion (Coke's) 13th Frontier Force Rifles The medals are professionally swing-mounted, with the medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings for wear Scarce Condition: About EF

A scarce Royal Air Force Second World War & \'Finland Winter War\' un-named and un-attributed group of six contemporary miniature medals - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Air Crew Europe Star. With clasp \'France and Germany\' - The Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal 1939-45 - Finland: Winter War Medal 1939-40. With clasp \'Kotijoukot\' All medals are contemporary strikes, the defence and war being silver British Volunteers in Finland: When the \'Winter War\' ended there were only 13 British volunteers in Finland although many more had volunteered, including 214 men who reached Finland and Lapua one week after the war had ended. There were further 750 volunteers waiting to be shipped to Finland, but with the armistice in March 13th, they never came to Finland. The Britons were also stationed in Lapua and formed the British company of Detachment Sisu. Among the Britons there were other nationalities, too: e.g. Irish, Portuguese and at least one man of Estonian birth. According to the initial British plan all the British volunteers were to fight in a single unit. Command of the unit was to be given to Colonel Kermit Roosevelt, son of Theodore Roosevelt Some of the British volunteers travelled home through Sweden immediately after the war, but the majority were stationed for some time in Savonlinna. Some of the men were forced to return home via difficult routes, e.g. Palestine or Vladivostok in the Soviet far east. There were still some British volunteers in Finland in 1941 when Finland was again in war with the Soviet Union. This time there were German troops stationed in the northern part of Finland and some of the former British volunteers were employed by their embassy to monitor German troop movements The group professionally swing-mounted suspended from silk ribands and as-worn. The white metal mounting bar having the marks of \'Spink & Son Ltd, 5 King St SW1\', this retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A scarce Royal Australian Navy 'Vietnam' & Far East Strategic Reserve logisics and active service medal group of 3: Data Operator Barry Thomas Blunden, late H.M.A.S. Sydney, Royal Australian Navy - Australia: Active Service Medal 1945-1975. With clasp 'Vietnam' (B. T. Blunden R62432) - Australia: Vietnam Logistics Medal (B. T. Blunden R62432) - Australia: Service Medal 1945-75. With clasp 'FESR' (B. T. Blunden R62432) Clasps: The abbreviated clasp 'FESR' denotes that the recipient served with the 'Far East Strategic Reserve'. Both clasps are first type issues with slider straps on reverse Note: All medals officially named (pantaograph engraved) as issued Barry Thomas Blunden was a native of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, where he was born on 27 November 1947. Holding rate of 'Data Operator', Barry served in the crew aboard on H.M.A.S. Sydney, during 2 x voyages conveying Australian troops and materiel to theatre Vietnam in 1966 (these were the 3rd & 4th sailings to Vietnam by H.M.A.S. Sydney). Barry's voyages to Vietnam theatre were; - 22 April 1966 to 18 May 1966 - 25 May 1966 to 11 June 1966 In total Barry served 45 days on official voyages enroute to Vietnam During the course of the Vietnam War (1965-1972). H.M.A.S. Sydney made twenty-five voyages to Vietnam in support of the 1st Australian Task Force between May 1965 and November 1972. H.M.A.S. Sydney, along with the civilian vessels Jeparit and Boonaroo, was used to transport the majority of the Australian personnel and equipment contributed to the Vietnam War effort. These voyages earned H.M.A.S. Sydney the nickname "Vung Tau Ferry". The visits to Vietnam were interspersed by other duties, and H.M.A.S.Sydney continued to function as a training ship, with up to 30 midshipmen and 200 trainee sailors aboard at any given time Because of the perceived threat from Chinese submarines while in transit and from North Vietnamese swimmers with limpet mines while in harbour, H.M.A.S. Sydney was always escorted by at least one other RAN vessel. While in harbour, boats from Sydney and her escort would patrol around the troopship, while divers regularly inspected the hull, propellers, and anchor chain for explosives. On seven voyages, Sydney carried four Westland Wessex helicopters for anti-submarine surveillance, sourced from 725 or 817 Squadron. H.M.A.S. Sydney normally transported 450 soldiers?the main force of a Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) battalion?plus equipment and vehicles on each voyage. The soldiers were accommodated in the sailors mess decks, with the sailors displaced to the hangar. Vehicles were secured to the flight deck, while other cargo was packed onto pallets and stored either in the hangar or on the flight deck. Although it was originally intended that Sydney would sail to and from Saigon, the ship's commanding officer at the time of the first voyage, John Crabb, informed the Naval Board that he would refuse orders to do so, as the Saigon River could easily be mined after Sydney had sailed up. Instead, the port of Vũng T?u was selected as the destination, with soldiers and equipment transferred to shore by helicopters, landing craft, and barges. During the early voyages, unloading and reloading was a multiple-day process, with the transport moving to deeper waters each night, but improved cargo handling practices, upgrades to Sydney (including the installation of three new cargo cranes and six embarked landing craft during mid-1968 refit), and increased access to US cargo- and troop-carrying helicopters, reduced this to a single day by 1968 H.M.A.S. Sydney sailed to Vietnam for the third time on 24 April 1966, with units from both 5 RAR and 6 RAR aboard. She met her escorts, Vampire, Yarra, and Melbourne en route: the two smaller ships accompanied Sydney into Vũng T?u from 4 to 6 May, while the aircraft carrier Melbourne left the group as soon as they reached the Vietnam operational area. Sydney and her escorts arrived in Hong Kong on 9 May, with the troopship returning to Sydney on her own on 18 May. On 25 May, Sydney departed on her fourth voyage to Vietnam, with the remaining units of 5 RAR and 6 RAR aboard, plus equipment and personnel of No. 9 Squadron RAAF. Carrying the remaining units of 5 RAR and 6 RAR, plus equipment and personnel of No. 9 Squadron RAAF and escorted by Yarra, Melbourne, Derwent, and Vendetta for varying sections of the voyage, Sydney arrived in Vũng T?u on 6 June. The voyage officially ended with the arrival of Sydney and Vendetta in Hong Kong on 11 June The medals mounted-as-worn in the court-style. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with copied certificate of service confirming recipients Vietnam service Condition: About EF

A Scarce Second War 'Military Division' B.E.M. Group of 4: Pipe-Major C.N. Law, Black Watch - British Empire Medal, Military Division, GVI (2744938 Pipe Major C.N. Law) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC. GVI 'Regular Army' bar (2744938 Pte.C.N.Law. Black Watch.) Note: Officially named medals that include the appointment of 'Pipe-Major' are extremely rare on the market. The award of the B.E.M. was published in the London Gazette of 1.1.1944, to 2744938 Sergeant (Pipe-Major) Charles Nicol Law, The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). The recipient Charles Nicol Law was born on 20 March 1900, at 30 East North Street, Aberdeen, Scotland. He enlisted for service sometime before 1 December 1920. With 2nd Battalion Black Watch in 1930. Appointed A/Cpl from L/Cpl, 19 February 1932. At Depot in 1937. Cpl from L/Cpl, with 1st Battalion Black Watch, 4 March, 1938. Awarded Long Service and Good Conduct Medal under Army Order 218 of 1939. Pipe-Major of 10th Battalion Black Watch, 1944-45. Demobilised from 8 I.T.C, 1945. The recipient died on 31 May, 1971, at Kingseat Hospital, New Machar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Provenance: Major Samson Collection of Orders, Decorations, Medals to the Black Watch (Glendinnings, June 1991 - and from which source above service details were extrapolated). Condition: GVF

A scarce Second World War era regimental group of 3 to the Lucknow Contingent Auxiliary Force India: Staff Sergeant Instructor Stanley Ernest Baker, Lucknow Contingent late Company Sergeant Major, 2nd East Indian Railway Battalion, Auxiliary Force India - India Service Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with \'India\' bar (C.S.M. S.E. Baker. 2-E.I.Ry. R., A.F.I.) - Lucknow Contingent A.F. (I) Disbandment Medal 1947 (Presented to S.S.I. S.E. Baker on Disbandment 14 Aug. 1947) Note: The recipient would also have been entitled to a War Medal 1939-1945 for his Second World War service with the Indian Army Important: The Lucknow Contingent Disbandment Medal is silver (marked silver) and is complete with it\'s original silk riband in the regimental colours - and an extremely are item of Auxiliary Force India history All units of the Auxiliary Force India were stood down on 14 August 1947, the eve of Indian independence, on which date the Auxiliary Force India was disbanded. The only unit that appears to have struck a formal \'Disbandment\' medal was the Lucknow Contingent. The Lucknow Contingent medal is described below: - Metal: Silver (marked \'Silver on reverse) - Dimensions: 31.5mm - Riband: Tricolour of equal widths in regimental colours Navy Blue / Red / Olive Green (same colours as worn on the Pagri and uniform flashes) - Weight: Approximately 16g - Obverse: Die struck medal with depiction of Lucknow Residency, with Union Flag flying and below an honour scroll \'Defence of Lucknow 1857\' & engraved \'Lucknow Contingent A.F. (I)\' - Reverse: Plain except for engraved naming details \'Presented / To / S.S.I. S.E. Baker / On Disbandment / 14 Aug. 1947 Lucknow Residency & Flagstaff Tower: The only location in the erstwhile British Empire where the Union Flag flew 24 hours a day 357 days a year, was the preserved \'Flagstaff Tower\' at the remains of the former Lucknow Residency. Such was the British sensitivity to that hallowed ground, that just minutes before the stroke of midnight on 14 August 1947 - and before Indian emerged as an independent state - a secret deployment of chosen personnel from British Army personnel of the Royal Engineers were deployed to the Flagstaff Tower to draw down the Union Flag, and blow-up the flagstaff. The destruction of the flag-staff, being a calculated act to defy Indian Nationalists from immediately running up a triumphal \'Tricolour\' to mark their independence. The last Union Flag to fly at Lucknow was subsequently returned to the United Kingdom, where the flag was presented to the His Majesty King George VI, the former King Emperor! In August 1947. the recipient, was a Staff Sergeant Major Instructor then serving with the Lucknow Contingent of the Auxiliary Force India Stanley Ernest Baker, son of John Alfred Baker (shown variously as Farm Engine Driver / Agricultural Labourer) & Maria Baker (nee Bore), was a native of the parish of Boxford, Ipswich, Suffolk, England, where he was born sometime in 1901 - his birth was registered during the last quarter of 1901. For some reason, Stanley\'s name appears registered as \'Ernest Stanley Baker\', both in his birth record (1901) the 1911 National Census. Stanley was one of 10 children in the family, and his 9 x siblings comprised, 3 x sisters, & 6 x brothers. Stanley enlisted in the British Army, at Warley, Suffolk, England, on, 24 July 1919, at which time he was given the regimental number 77903, which in 1920, was changed to the unique Army Number 532472 (Royal Tank Corps enlistment registers refer). in 1919, the family residence was located at, 21 White Street Green, Boxford, Suffolk. Prior to his attestation he had been employed as a \'Labourer\'. Stanley was posted to the 4th Hussars, and embarked for service in British India with his regiment on, 17 September 1921. While serving at Meerut Cantonment with his regiment, and holding the rank of Lance-Sergeant, he married Ivy Rosamont Hansford (23 years of age) at Lucknow, on, 20 April 1928. Stanley subsequently took his final discharge from the British Army on, 23 July 1931, and thereafter took up an appointment with the East Indian Railway Company, with which company he was employed as a \'Guard\'. Residing in Lucknow, Stanley joined the local railway Auxiliary Force Indian unit, 2nd Battalion East Indian Railway Regiment in which unit he was holding the rank of Company Sergeant Major when he was awarded his \'Efficiency Medal\'. Stanley, married for a second time at Lucknow, on, 20 September 1937, described as \'Widower\', he married a divorcee Beryl Mae (or May) Mackrodt (a twice married 43 years old \'Nurse\', and daughter of Arthur D\'Cruz). At the time of his second marriage the couple were residing at, 11 Banks Road, Lucknow. During the Second World War, Stanley joined the Indian Army and remained in India on non-operational war service, for which he qualified for the India Service Medal (3 years exclusive service in India), and would have been awarded a War Medal for the usual 28 days service. In the time leading up to the independence of India, Stanley had been serving as a Staff Sergeant Instructor with the Lucknow Contingent (his local A.F.I. unit). Shortly following the independence of India, Stanley and his family, including his wife and 3 x daughters (Margaret 19, Shirley 14 & Pamela 10) left India and relocated to the United Kingdom, where on 20 October 1949, the family arrived at Southampton and initially resided at Stanley\'s home-town, at, Brook Hall, Boxford, Suffolk, England. Stanley and his family relocated to Leeds Yorkshire, England, where the family lived from the 1950\'s. Stanley Ernest Baker is recorded to have died on, 9 October 1984, at Leeds, Yorkshire, England. At the time of his death, he had been living at, 15 Linden Avenue, Leeds. His body was interred at Hunslet Cemetery, Hunslet, Leeds, England. At the time of his death, he was a \'Widower\', his wife Beryl having preceded him in 1964, and whose body was laid to rest at the same Hunslet Cemetery The medals mounted on a contemporary three space white metal mounting bar. This latter now sans pin and clasp fittings. The medals all suspended from their original silk ribands Condition: Mostly GVF

A scarce Second World War \'Catalina\' Flying-Boat\', Indian Ocean / Bay of Bengal air operations group of five: Flight Sergeant S. H. Lewthwaite, A.F.M., Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, late 413 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Force - Air Force Medal: GVI first issue (1135997 F./Sgt. S. H. Lewthwaite, R.A.F.) - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal A.F.M. London Gazette 1 January 1945. The original recommendation states: ?This airman has completed an operational tour on Catalina aircraft. He is a Flight Engineer of high merit and has proved himself to be a courageous and resolute member of his crew. He has shown inspiring coolness and courage and his enthusiasm and efficiency have been valuable assets to the Squadron.? Sydney Herbert Lewthwaite was decorated for his services in No. 413 Squadron, nicknamed the \'Saviours of Ceylon\' for air-sea operations in the Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean in South-East Asia. It is reported that he had completed completed 469 hours flying time in the six months previous to the recommendation for his A.F.M. 413 Squadron Equipped with Catalinas, the Squadron operated out of assorted bases after arriving in Ceylon in March 1942, among them Addu Atoll, Port Victoria, Kipevu, Bahrain, Langebaan and Aden Note: This group has previously appeared on the market with a \'Pacific Star\', to which the recipient and his Squadron were never entitled or issued The group mounted in the court-style. The mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A scarce South Africa sailor's 'Burma Star' campaign medal group of 4: 586436 R.K.W. Thomas, South African Naval Forces - 1939-45 Star (586436 R.K.W. Thomas) - Burma Star (586436 R.K.W. Thomas) - War Medal (586436 R.K.W. Thomas) - Africa Service Medal (586436 R.K.W. Thomas) Important: The recipients unique service number shows that he enlisted as a member of the South African Naval Forces, or S.A.N.F. Note: For a family members medals who was related to R. K. W. Thomas, see the Great War campaign trio listed separately to Sapper I.H. Thomas, South African Engineer Corps Comprehensive service records of South African personnel that served in the Second World War are extant and available from the Department of Defence Archives, Pretoria, South Africa Condition: GVF

A scarce South African Naval Officer\'s Second World War campaign medal of 5: Sub-lieutenant Cyril William Smith, South African Naval Force - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp (68986 C. W. Smith) - The Atlantic Star (68986 C. W. Smith) - The Africa Star (68986 C. W. Smith) - War Medal 1939-45 (68986 C. W. Smith) - Africa Service Medal (68986 C. W. Smith) Important: All of the medals are officially impressed South African \'Pretoria Mint\' issues Medals verification: All medals confirmed as the recipients full medal entitlement as endorsed on the recipients South African service papers Cyril William Smith was a native of, Paddock, Natal, South Africa, where he was born on, 6 November 1920. Proficient in, English, Afrikaans and Zulu (fair) languages, prior to the Second World War, Cyril had been employed as a \'Confectioner\', with his father Mr. E.G. Smith, residing at, 124 Brand Road, Durban. He served as an \'Ordinary Seaman\' with the R.N.V.R. (S.A., and was posted to R.N.V.R. (Patrol Section) from 4 September 1939. Subsequent \'Ratings\' include Able Seaman on 15 January 1940, and Leading Seaman on, 1 October 1940. Cyril was advanced to Petty Officer on, 4 June 1942, and on 24 December 1942 he was commissioned as an officer when he was appointed Temporary Sub-Lieutenant. He was granted a commission on 24 December 1942 on the Authorised Establishment of the Reserve of Officers of the Cape Fortress Detachment South African Naval Forces. During his naval service, he served in the Mediterranean - his papers make reference to the Minesweeper H.M.S.A.S. \'Imhoff\' - and in the Atlantic Sold together with soft copy pages from the recipient\'s service index cards, that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment The medals mounted in the swing-style. The silk ribands suspended from a white metal medal mounting bar, this retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A scarce to British Infantry maximum campaign clasp entitlement pair for the Second Afghanistan War: Private George Rogers, 72nd Highlanders - Afghan Medal. \'Peiwar Kotal\' \'Charasia\' \'Kabul\' \'Kandahar\' (1868 Pte. G. Rogers, 72nd Highrs.) - Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (1868 Private G. Rogers 72nd Highlanders) Important: Recipient is confirmed on the respective Afghanistan War Medal Roll (ref WO 100/52) as being entitled to both medals and all of the clasps Note: The 72nd Highlanders had the distinction of being the only British infantry unit to qualify for the maximum 4 x clasp Afghanistan Medal \'as a regiment\' - albeit not all members of the 72nd qualified for all 4 x clasps! Condition: VF

A scarce to rank West Indies 'Great War' campaign medal pair: Sergeant Major. Harvey Manley, British West Indies Regiment - British War Medal. Silver issue (14021 W.O. Cl. II, Br. W.I.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (14021 W.O. Cl. II, Br. W.I.R.) The recipients extant 'Medal Index Card' confirm that the recipient, Warrant Officer I Harvey Manley was entitled and issued to two campaign medals for his services overseas in the Great War The recipient was a native of Jamaica A soft copy of the respective medal index card will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: GVF

A scarce to regiment \'Delhi Durbar\' campaign and long service group of 8 to an \'Old Sweat\': Company Sergeant Major, Leonard Rancom, 2nd Battalion Royal Norfok Regiment - QSA Medal. 3 clasps \'Cape Colony\' \'Parrdeberg\' \'Transvaal\' (3643 Cpl: L. Rancom, Norfolk Regt) - KSA Medal. With both dated \'South Africa\' clasps (3643 Serjt: F. Rancom, Norfolk Regt) - 1914-15 Star (3643 W.O.Cl.2. - C.S. Mjr. - L. Rancom. Norf.R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (3643 W.O.Cl.2. L. Rancom. Norf.R.) - Interallied Victory Medals (3643 W.O.Cl.2. L. Rancom. Norf.R.) - Defence Medal - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911, Silver issue (3643 Cr.Sgt: L.Rancom. 2nd Norfolk Regt.) - Military LS&GC Medal. GV first issue (3643 W.O.II. L. Rancom. Norf. R.) Note forename initial shown as F (sic) on the QSA. The Durbar medal engraved in the contemporary regimental style common to the Royal Norfolk Regiment, while the 1914-15 Star has \'two ranks\' included in the naming as per Medal index Card Important: All the medals and clasps (except for the Defence Medal - which medal rolls not yet in the public domain) are confirmed on the respective medal rolls and or medal index cards Only an estimated 33 x Delhi Durbar medals awarded to \'All-Ranks\' of the 2nd Battalion Royal Norfolk Regiment, of which 9 were to Officers and 24 to \'Other Ranks\' Leonard Rancom was born in Murree, India - and evidently the son of a serving British soldier. Subsequently he was a resident of 52 Plumstead Road, Norwich, Norfolk. He attested for service with the British Army on 5 June 1893, at the age of only 15 years and 9 months. On 6 June 1893 he was posted to 2nd Battalion Royal Norfolk Regiment - and was to serve a total of 22 Years 212 days with the regiment, until taking his final discharge from the British Army on 2 January 1916. During his service he served a total of 11 years 159 days overseas, variously in South Africa, Gibraltar, India and Mesopotamia. Not content with seeing out the remainder of the Great War \'On Pension\' he promptly volunteered his services after leaving the Army to serve as a sneior NCO in a trainign capacity with the Royal Air Foce! The medals mounted court-style for display Sold together with copied Medal Index Card and respective medal roll entry pages for the South African War, and Delhi Durbar medals that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: VF

A scarce to regiments Indian Army Officers campaign pair: Captain Ilion Arthur Keble, 26th (Prince of Wales Own) Light Cavalry, late 1st Madras Lancers and 14th Madras Infantry - IGS 1895. With clasp \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98\' (Lieut. I.A. Keble, 14th Madras Infy.) - China 1900 Medal. With clasp \'Relief of Pekin\' (Ltt: I.A. Keble, 1st Mad. Lcrs:) Important: Neither of the above Madras regiments served in the campaigns commemorated by the above medals, and consequently both medals are scarce thus named to these regiments Ilion Arthur Keble, who was born in Gibraltar on 26 July 1875 (his Father was a senior Non-Commissioned Officer in the British Army), and served in the Indian Army between 1895-1907 \'War Services of Officers of the Indian Army\' confirm that he served during the \'Tirah\' (sic) campaign, gaining the medal and clasp, and later was in China at the \'Relief of Pekin\', as well as the actions at \'Peitsang\' and \'Yangtsun\', for which he received a medal and clasp (most likely earned while on attachment to one of three following Indian Army cavalry regiments present, vide, 1st Bengal Lancers (better known as \'Skinners Horse\'), 3rd Bombay Cavalry or 16th Bengal Lancers. In 1904 he married on 21 March 1904, to Miss Fanny Harriet Montriou. In the same year as he married, he transferred to the 26th (prince of Wales? Own) Light Cavalry and was promoted to Captain on 14 August 1904 Condition: Very Fine

A scarce to ship Naval multi-campaign medal group of 5: Commissioned Botswain Edwin Richard West, Royal Navy, late H.M.S. Mashona - AGS 1902. EDVII 'Somaliland 1908-10' (208274. E.R. West, Lg.Sea, H.M.S. Hyacinth.) - NGS 1915. GV 'Persian Gulf 1909-1914' (208274. E.R. West. Sean. H.M.S. Mashona.) - 1914-15 Star (Bosn. E.R. West. R.N.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Bosn. E.R. West. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Bosn. E.R. West. R.N.) Important: All medals and clasps confirmed as entitled on the respective medal rolls as under; - AGS Medal (Ref ADM 171/56) - NGS Medal (Ref ADM 171/62) - 1914-15 Trio (Ref ADM 171/91) Important: Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (7th Edition, 2006) only an estimated 44 x NGS medal with clasp 'Persian Gulf' were awarded to crew of H.M.S. Mashona - the vessel being an Armed Launch (153 Tons) that saw much hard work during the Persian Gulf campaign, her shallow draught being ideal for coastal patrolling The award of the NGS medal was sent to the recipient on H.M.S. King Alfred, a Drake Class Armoured Cruiser (14,100 Tons) on 19 November 1915 Edwin Richard West was a native of Plymouth, Devon, England, where he was born on 30 September 1884. The 1891 Census for England and Wales, shows the young Edwin living at home with his parents William and Maria West, and 4 x siblings, at Pentewan, Cornwall in the parish of St Austell, where his father was employed as a Seaman in the Coatguard Bosun West is confirmed as having been sent his Great War campaign medals to H.M.S. Vivid NGS medals named to H.M.S. Mashona are rarely seen on the market Condition: GVF

A scarce to unit campaign and long service pair: Warrant Officer II M.S.R. Davis, Royal Army Dental Corps - GSM 1918. EIIR issue & clasp 'Malaya' (23250789 Pte M.S.R. Davis, R.A.D.C.) - Military LSGC. EIIR 'Regular Army' (23250789 W.O.CL.2. M S R Davis R.A.D.C.) Campaign medals named to the Royal Army Dental Corps are seldom seen on the market Condition: GVF

A scarce to unit campaign and long service pair: Warrant Officer II R.T. Mitchell, Army Physical Training Corps - General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue \'Malaya\' (22272114 S.Sgt. R.T. Mitchell. A.P.T.C.) - Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue \'Regular Army\' (22272114 W.O.CL.2. R T. Mitchell APTC) Campaign medals named to the Army Physical Training Corps are seldom seen on the market Condition: Couple of tiny edge brusies on LSGC otherwise VF

A scarce to unit campaign medal pair: Sergeant J.C.V. Green, Royal Army Pay Corps late Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers - General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue 'Malaya' (22212095 Cfn. J.C.V. Green. R.E.M.E.) - General Service Medal 1962 & clasp 'Radfan' (22212095 Sgt. J.C.V. RAPC.) The medals worn from a pin-back brooch bar suspended from contemporary ribbons in the 'swing-style' and almost certainly as worn by the recipient. The mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A scarce to unit Korean War campaign pair: Private J. McKay, Army Catering Corps - Korea Medal (22774349 Pte. J. McKay A.C.C.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Important: A Private J. McKay of the Army Catering Corps (attached to 1st Battalion Welsh Regiment) is recorded in 'The Times' as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' in Korea on 27 July 1952 The published casualty roll 'Casualties Sustained by the British Army in the Korean War 1950-53' shows that the Army Catering Corps incurred an estimated 20 x 'All-Ranks' casualties during the Korean War (Killed, Wounded and Missing/POW), including Private J. McKay Sold together with extract page from above referenced published casualty roll, that will be sent to buyer by email file attachment Condition:GVF

A scarce to unit South African War campaign pair: Orderly W. Nowell, Hebden Bridge Corps, St. John Ambulance Brigade - QSA medal. Silver with clasp \'Cape Colony\' (755 Ordly: W. Nowell. St. John Amb: Bde:) - St. John Ambulance Medal South Africa 1899-1902 (755 Pte. W. Nowell. Hebden Bridge Corps) Note: The \'Cape Colony\' clasp is loose on riband of the QSA - as commonly issued Important: The recipient is confirmed as entitled to QSA and clasp on the respective medal roll (reference WO 100/225) wherein he is shown as having served at the 11th G.H. St. John - this latter presumably being a reference to the 11th General Hospital Only an estimated 34 x St.John Ambulance Brigade Medals for South Africa were awarded to the volunteers from Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England, who served in the South African War. Of those three volunteers never returned, all three being fatal casualties that died in South Africa. Consequently a rare medal to find on the market thus named to this unit A copy of the respective medal roll will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: GVF

A scarce to unit, Commanding Officer\'s - Second World era \'Special Constabulary\' group of 3: Commandant Robert Brown Wightman, Edinburgh Mechanised Special Constabulary, late \'Pilot\' Royal Air Force and Royal Flying Corps Comprising: a). Defence Medal b). Coronation Medal 1953 c). SCLSM. GV 'Coinage' head issue with 3 x further service clasps for '1942', 11945' & '1954' (Robert B. Wightman.) Commandant Edinburgh Mechanised Special Constabulary: The 'Scotsman' newspaper issue of, 14 May 1954, contains the following article quoted below: Quote, SMART TURN OUT BY HIGH-CONSTABLES Baillie Tom Curr paid tribute to the efficiency and smart bearing of 200 members of the Edinburgh High Constables when they paraded in the Corporation Annandale Street garage last night for their summer inspection. After complimenting on their turn-out he thanked them on behalf of the Corporation for always being on the spot for important civic functions. Marching music for the drill and inspection was provided by the Corporation Transport Pipe Band, under Pipe-Major Wright, and Mr T. Y. Anderson, Moderator of the High Constables, officiated. Others present included, Sir William Morren, Chief Constable of Edinburgh, ; Mr S. Kinnear. H. M. Inspector of Constabulary for Scotland; Mr Alan Mitchell, commandant of the Edinburgh Foot Special Constabulary; and Mr Robert Wightman, commandant of the Edinburgh Mechanised Special Constabulary. The drill officer was Mr Fred. P. M'Culloch. Unquote. Robert Brown Wightman, son of John Wightman (Egg Merchant) and Isabella Wightman (nee Brown) was a native of Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, where he was born on, 29 August 1899. Educated at the Royal High School, Edinburgh, where in 1917, he was a member of the Officer Training Corps (Medical). Robert enlisted in the British Army in 1917, on which date he was posted to the Royal Flying Corps. Subsequently appointed Officer Cadet (September 1917), Robert was subsequently commissioned, 2nd Lieutenant (February 1918) and qualified as a 'Pilot' on, 25 May 1918, on which day he gained his Pilots License Certificate. Robert, resigned his commission as a Flying Officer (May 1918) in the Royal Air Force, when he took his discharge, in 1919. Robert never served overseas during the Great War, and consequently never qualified or received any campaign medals for the Great War. A portrait photograph of Robert Wightman, wearing his Royal Flying Corps officer's uniform , and with his R.F.C. Pilot 'Brevet' (wings) on his tunic, is held and accessible from the on-line records of the 'Royal Aero Club' On, 3 June 1956, Robert Brown Wightman is recorded as having died at Edinburgh, Scotland The medals mounted in the swing-style suspended from their original silk issue ribands. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its long hinged-pin & clasp fittings Condition: About GVF

A scarce twice decorated medical officer's Great War and 'South Persia' campaign medal group of 3: Colonel Norman Briggs, C.I.E., C.St.J., Indian Medical Service late Royal Army Medical Corps - British War Medal, Silver issue (Capt. N. Briggs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Capt. N. Briggs.) - General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue clasp 'S.Persia' (Capt. N. Briggs.) Important: These medals and clasp all confirmed as being his full 'Great War' medal entitlement, having served in France and Flanders 1916-17, and Persia & Persian Gulf 1918-19 (ref 'Roll of The Indian Medical Service 1615-1930' (Crawford, 1930)). His GSM and clasp recorded in the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/12/422) compiled and signed at Poona, India, on 20 August 1923, wherein he is shown as having variously served with 168 Indian Field Ambulance, 176 Indian Field Ambulance and 49 Indian General Hospital in Persia between 12 November 1918 to 28 February 1920 In addition to the above medals, Colonel Briggs is also known to have been decorated / entitled to the below following un-named orders and medals; - The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire (C.I.E.) London Gazette: 13 June 1946 - Order of St. John. Commander's (C.St.J.) London Gazette: 9 January 1948 - War Medal - India Service Medal - Jubilee Medal 1935 (confirmed as Lt.Col, Superintendent, Central Jail, Lahore) - Coronation Medal 1937 (confirmed as Lt.Col, Superintendent, Central Jail, Lahore) Norman Briggs was a native of Hull, Yorkshire, England, where he was born on 12 November 1891. Norman was educated at Hymer's College, Hull, the University of Leeds and University College Hospital. He qualified in 1914 and took a temporary commission in the R.A.M.C. on the outbreak of the First World War, during which he served in France and Belgium and later in the Persian Gulf and Persia. In 1917 he obtained a regular commission in the Indian Medical Service. A few years after the war he was transferred to civil employment in the jail department of the Punjab, where he rendered excellent service in the Borstal institution in Lahore and later as Superintendent of the central jail In 1934 he was appointed Deputy Inspector-General of prisons in the Punjab. Two years later Briggs was selected for the combined post of director of health services and Inspector-general of prisons in Sind. In this relatively small new province the tripartite division of medical administration into hospitals, public health, and jails, the administrative method obtaining in the older and larger provinces was considered extravagant and unsuitable During his period of office in Sind, Colonel Briggs had plenty of opportunities to demonstrate his capacity for sound administration. Early in the Second World War he was recalled for military duty in India, but returned to civil employment in 1943 as Inspector-General of Civil hospitals in the United Provinces. He remained in that post until 1947, when independence and partition ended the activities of the I.M.S. He was a kindly, friendly, hospitable man who was greatly liked by both senior administrators and his subordinates. Appointed C.I.E. and King's Honorary Surgeon in 1946, he became a Commander of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem in 1948. On his retirement he went to live at Heathfield in Sussex. Colonel Briggs was married to married Olive Margaret Irving (the daughter of H. Irving Bell, of Eastbourne). is recorded as having died at Eastbourne, England on 3 March 1960, leaving behind his widow, Olive Margaret Irving Briggs (nee Bell), whom he mad married in 1926. There was no children to the marriage Sold with some copied research Condition: GVF

A scarce Uganda Colony group of medals: Conservator Michael Stuart Philip, M.B.E., Uganda Forestry Service late Auxiliary, Uganda Police Force (Special Constabulary) - Member of Order of the British Empire (Civil). 2nd Type - Colonial Special Constabulary LS&GC Medal (MA/1 M. S. Philip, Uganda.) - Uganda: Independence Medal 1964 Important: The recipient is confirmed as having been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (Civil) as published in the London Gazette issue of 1 January 1965 All 3 x medals fitted with their issue ribands and attached mounting bars, these all retaining their original hinged pins and clasp fittings Michael Stuart Philip was born in the United Kingdom on 1926. He served in Uganda as an officer of the Uganda Forestry Service between 1947-1964. United Kingdom shipping and immigration record that Michael first embarked for travel to Uganda aboard the S.S. 'Dominion Monarch' which sailed from the Port of London for Mombasa on 31 May 1947, his profession cited as 'Government Officer'. Prior to his departure for Africa his United Kingdom home address had been, 35 Greenleaf Road, London. E 17. Michael married in the United Kingdom in 1954, returning to Uganda with his bride in the same year, this time showing his profession as being 'Forestry Officer'. While resident in Uganda, he was like other European and Asian goverment officers, enrolled as a Special Constable. He was awarded the M.B.E. in 1965, the London Gazette entry showing him as being 'Conservator of Forests, Uganda'. After retiring from the Uganda Forestry Service, Michael pursued a career in academia holding appointmt at the University of Aberdeen 1964-1988 and the University of Dar es Salaam. He also worked on a Nepal Forest Project 1988-1991, and was latterly an International Consultant 1991-2000. A prolific writer, he authored and co-authored numerous books on various aspects of Tropical Forestry and Forestry Conservation Condition: GVF

A scarce Veterinary Corps Great War casualty medal pair to a \'Prisoner of War\' together with companion Silver War Badge: Private Robert Kidd, 1st Battalion London Regiment late 7th (Extra Reserve) Battalion Royal Fusiliers and Army Veterinary Corps - British War Medal. Silver issue (TT-02548 Pte. R. Kidd. A.V.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (TT-02548 Pte. R. Kidd. A.V.C.) - Silver War Badge (464982). The badge complete with pin & clasp fittings Wounded-in-Action: 228891 Private Robert Kidd, 7th Battalion Royal Fusiliers is confirmed having wounded by Gunshot & Shrapnel Wounds (GSW) to the thigh, while another POW report (International Red Cross Records) shows wounds to \'Left arm & head\' at Albert, France, on, 6 April 1918 Prisoner-of-War: 228891 Private Robert Kidd, 7th Battalion Royal Fusiliers is confirmed having been captured during the German Spring Offensive, at Albert on, 6 April 1918. At capture he claimed to have been born at Burton in Lansdale, Yorkshire, England, on, 4 July 1896, and that in 1918, his home address was Hallbank, Sedbergh, Yorkshire. In captivity, he was transported for treatment to the German Military Hospital (Lazarett) \'R. Laz. III\' located at Stuttgart, Germany (Prisoner of War records refer) Regiments: TT-02548 Private Robert Kidd is confirmed as having first served in theatre of war \'France\' while serving with the Army Veterinary Corps, and where he served on the Western Front, between, 3 March 1917 to 8 January 1918. Private Kidd then transferred to the 7th (Extra Reserve) Battalion Royal Fusiliers, where he was allocated the regimental number 228891, serving in France with the Royal Fusiliers from 9 January 1918 to 5 April 1918. On repatriation to the United Kingdom, he was lastly posted to the 1st (City of London) Battalion London Regiment, which was the regiment that he took his discharge from the British Army on 1 April 1919 Important: Both medals and the Silver War Badge verified as the recipient\'s full entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal roll of the Army Veterinary Corps and Silver War Badge roll cited below: - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/1905 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1905 - Silver War Badge (464982): WO 329/3175 (shown enlisted 16 August 1915 / discharged from 1st London Regt 1 April 1919, due to \'Wounds\') Robert Kidd, son of Edward Kidd (a Groom & Gardener) and Grace Ann Kidd (nee Brown) was a native of, Burton, Yorkshire, England, where he was born on, 4 July 1896. By the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, Robert had already left home, and was employed as a \'Beast Lad\' at Rosecroft Farm, Loftus, Yorkshire-North Riding, England. Basis his family background and civilian employment working with animals as a \'Beast Boy\', Robert would have been an ideal candidate for the Army Veterinary Corps, which unit he was duly posted to when he enlisted in the British Army on 16 August 1915. Robert served about 2 and a half years with the Army Veterinary Corps, including service in France between 3 March 1917 to 8 January 1918. His reason for later transferring to the \'Infantry\' branch of the British Army and fateful service with the 7th Battalion Royal Fusiliers, can only be speculated. However, after being wounded-in-action and interred as s Prisoner of-War, in April 1918, he can be considered fortunate to have survived the Great War. After his repatriation from captivity as a Prisoner of War in Germany, Robert returned to Sedbergh, Yorkshire. In 1929, he married Dorothy Whitaker at, Lunesdale, Lancashire, England. At the time of the compilation of the National Register for England & Wales in 1939, Robert was described as a \'Farmer\' living with his wife and two daughters (Kate and Sarah) at, Wrayton Farm, Burton Longwale, Melling, Lancashire, England. Robert Kidd is recorded to have died in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, sometime during the last quarter of 1980 A choice condition and most interesting group to a former Veterinary Corps soldier who transferred to the Infantry only to be wounded-in-action and captured by the enemy The Great War medals in near pristine condition, retaining and fitted with their original long lengths of bright silk \'moire\' ribands as issued Condition: EF

A scarce Victorian campaign group of 3: Private James Howard, 10th Hussars late 20th Hussars - Egypt Medal 1882-89. Undated \'Gemaizah 1888\' \'Toski 1889\' (2634 Pte J. Howard. 20th Hussars.) - QSA Medal. Silver issue with clasp \'Transvaal\' (5010 Pte J. Howard. 10th Hussars.) - Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Undated issue (20H 2634) Note: The British campaign medals and clasps both confirmed on the respective medal rolls, reference WO 100/65 signed at Abbassiyah, Egypt (for the Egypt Medal) and WO 100/116 signed at Clan William, South Africa on 31 December 1901 (for the QSA Medal). The Khedviss Star with reverse naming in the regimental impressed style James Howard, was a native of Weedon, Daventry, Northamptonshire, England, and described his \'Trade\' as being a \'Labourer\' when he enlisted at Northampton on 11 March 1886, for a \'Short-Service\' engagement. He subsequently served in Egypt with 20th Hussars for 3 years 194 days, during which time he earned his Egypt medals. On 11 March 1893 he transferred to the Army Reserve, and was recalled to Army Service on 28 February 1901, for service in the South African War. As his former parent regiment was then serving on garrison in India, he was posted on mobilisation to the 2nd Provincial Hussars, a holding unit before being posted to the 10th Hussars, with which regiment he served in South Africa between 3 April 1901 - 15 February 1902, for which services he earned the Queens South Africa Medal and clasp for \'Transvaal\'. James Howard took his final discharge form the British Army on 2 July 1902. After leaving the British Army, James became a \'Bridge Painter\' employed by the London and North West Railway Company. The records of the 1911 Census of England and Wales, for the registry district of Hardingstone, Northampton, show that at that time he was married with two children Sold together with hard-copy set of service papers and medal roll extract pages Conditions: Edge bruising on Egypt medals, otherwise about VF

A scarce West Africa service ?Cameroon 1914? Great War and Belgian Croix De Guerre medal group of 4: Staff Sergeant David Winton Brand, Army Ordance Corps, late Nigeria Regiment & Nigeria Railways - 1914-15 Star (T. Sjt. D. W Brand. Nig. R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (T-1269 S. Sjt. D.W. Brand. A.O.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (T-1269 S. Sjt. D.W. Brand. A.O.C.) - Belgium: Croix De Guerre Note: All medals and decoration confirmed as issued per the respective campaign medal rolls and London Gazette as under; - 1914-15 Star: Medal Roll reference WO 329/2335 - British War and Interallied Victory Medals: Medal Roll reference WO 329/2121 - Croix De Guerre: London Gazette 12 July 1918 Important: A large set of papers are extant for Staff Sergeant Brand, and are held in the ?Burnt? series of the Great War service papers held by The National Archives ? thankfully all of the comprehensive correspondence letters are legible and represent a fascinating and excellent source for further detailed research Temporary Sergeant David Winton Brand, was a native of Airdrie, Scotland, and by profession a Railway Fitter / Engineer. David was a pre-hostilities civilian employee of the Nigerian Railways. After the outbreak of the Great War he served attached as a ?Volunteer? with the Nigeria Regiment, and entered the Cameroon theatre of war on 19 September 1914. Later resumed civil duties and on return to the United Kingdom enlisted in the Army Ordnance Corps serving in France and Flanders where he was remarked for his gallantry. For his wartime services he was awarded the Belgian Croix de Guerre Sold together with copied Medal Index Card Condition: GVF

A scarce \'Barracks Department\' Great War, royal commemorative & long service medal group of 5: Sub-Conductor Albert James William Thompson, Indian Unattached List, Military Engineer Service late Barracks Department & \'R\' Battery Royal Horse Artillery - British War Medal. Silver issue (43921 Cpl. A. J. W. Thompson. R.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (43921 Cpl. A. J. W. Thompson. R.A.); - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (43921 Gr. A. Thompson. R.A.) - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Military LS&GC. GV 1st issue (S-Sjt. A. J. W. Thompson. Bk. Dept.) Naming: The Durbar Medal with contemporary engraved naming Medals verification: The campaign and commemorative medals all verified per the respective campaign & commemorative medal rolls cited below: - British War & Interallied Victory Medals (Ref WO 329/27) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911 (Ref WO 100/400) - Jubilee Medal 1935 (ref Jubilee Medal roll 'India Allocation) Albert James William Thompson appears on the Delhi Durbar 1911 medal roll as a part of the civil allotment with ‘R’ Battery, Royal Horse Artillery. He also appears on the Indian roll for the Silver Jubilee Medal 1935, as a Sub-Divisional Officer, Secunderabad, in the Military Engineer Service. The medals mounted in the court-style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Mostly GVF

A scarce \'Boy\' soldier\'s campaign medal pair for multiple tours of active campaign service in South East Asia: Rifleman Sete Gurung, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles A). General Service Medal 1918-62. GVI 2nd type 'Malaya' (21147034 Boy. Sete Gurung. 2 GR.) B). General Service 1962-07. With clasp 'Borneo (21147034 Rfn. Sete Gurung. 1/2 GR.) Important: At the time of qualifying for his first General Service Medal, the recipient was serving as a 'Boy' soldier The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity with origins in Western Nepal, who served latterly as a Rifleman with the 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles (Sirmoor Rifles) an infantry regiment of the Brigade of Gurkhas of the British Army The medals are mounted suspended from silk ribands in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The medal mounting brooch bar retaining its hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A scarce \'Fighting Irish\' (Brother Para Officer KIA Arnhem) Bay of Bengal Burma Star campaign medal group to the South African Naval Force: Able Seaman John Travers Radcliff, South African Naval Force attached to Royal Navy - The 1939-45 Star (585580 J. T. Radcliff) - The Burma Star (585580 J. T. Radcliff) - Defence Medal (585580 J. T. Radcliff) - War Medal 1939-45 (585580 J. T. Radcliff) - Africa Service Medal (585580 J. T. Radcliff) Note: All of the medals are officially impressed South African \'Pretoria Mint\' issues Medals verification: All medals confirmed as the recipients full medal entitlement as endorsed on his service papers. The 5 x medals being sent to the recipient on, 5 November 1958 Scarcity: Only an estimated 1932 x Burma Stars confirmed awarded to South African personnel - of which the majority were earned for service while attached to the Royal Navy. Of the 1932 Burma Stars awarded to \'South African\' naval recipients, an estimated 295 x earned the clasp \'Pacific\' (Ref South Africa and the War Against Japan 1941-1945 (Cdr W. E. Bisset, South African Naval Museum, Simons Town, published Scientia Militaria, South African Journal of Military Studies, Vol 25, Nr 2, 1995. See http://scientiamilitaria.journals.ac.za Important: The recipients brother Lieutenant \'Paddy\' Herbert Charles Noel Radcliff, 10th Battalion Parachute Regiment (Army Air Corps) was Killed-in-Action. at Arnhem, 19 September 1944 John Travers Radcliff son of John Travers Radcliff (ex Colonial Service, Nigeria) & the Honourable Mrs Ivy Esme Radcliff (nee Barnewall, daughter of Lord Trimlestown) was a native of, Willmount, Kells, Co. Meath, Ireland (where his maternal grandfather had his ancestral estates) and where he was born on, 1 December 1924. John was an agricultural student, at Rustenburg, Transvaal, South Africa, when he volunteered for service in the South African Naval Force. He enlisted at Johannesburg, on 12 October 1943. He was seconded to the Royal Navy Eastern Fleet from 1 December 1943 and served aboard H.M.S. Redoubt off India, Burma and Ceylon until 9 June 1944 and then with H.M.S. Assegai from 10-26 June 1944. He was posted for service in the United Kingdom, to H.M.S. Victory between 27 June 1944 - 29 May 1945 (a non operational posting). He was latterly posted to Northern Ireland and service with Motor Launch \'M.L. 458) from 30 May 1945. The recipient had applied for an \'Atlantic\' Star, but in the event, as he had not racked up enough qualifying time to be eligible for the award, his claim was never approved, and no medal was ever issued. John was authorised his discharge from the South African Naval Force on 10 January 1946. John was later issued his full medal entitlement of 5 x medals, all of which were issued to the recipient on 5 November 1958. John\'s notified next of kin, was his father, John Radcliff of Wilmount, Kells, County Meath, Ireland. John Travers Radcliff is recorded as having died at Capetown, South Africa, on, 13 February 2006 Sold together with hard-copy photocopied set of the recipient\'s service record A scarce \'Fighting Irish\' Second World War medal group to a young Irish \'volunteer\' who joined the South African Naval Force, and was latterly attached to the Royal Navy, with which service he qualified for the \'Burma Star\' Condition: GVF

A scarce \'Indian Army\' medal group of 6: Major Harold Thomas Davison, Control Commission (British Element) British Army of the Rhine, late 3rd Battalion 1st Punjab Regiment, Indian Army & North Staffordshire Regiment - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut H.T. Davison) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut H.T. Davison) - IGS 1908. GV 2nd type & clasp 'North West Frontier 1930-31 (Capt H.T.Davison. 3-1 Punjab.R.) - The 1939-1945 Star (Major H. T. Davison) - War Medal (Major H. T. Davison) - Iraq (Kingdom): Active Service Medal. 1st type. Named in Arabic Note: All medals verified as entitled & awarded per below medal rolls and authorities: - BWM & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO - IGS 1908 with clasp: Ref Indian Army List, January 1939 - The 1939-45 Star & WM: Ref official named medal transmittal slip - Iraq Active Service Medal: Ref WO 100/403 (for Kurdistan 1925) Important: Only 10 x Iraq Active Service Medals awarded to Indian Army 'All-Ranks' for Operations in Iraq 1924-1925 while employed attached to the 'Iraq Army'. The Indian Army allocation comprised 4 x British Officers & 6 x Eurasian & Indian Assistant Surgeons & Sub Assistant Surgeons, the six latter being drawn from the Indian Medical Department Wounded-in-Action: Twice 'Wounded-in-Action' in France, during 1917, while serving with the North Staffordshire Regiment Death: Major Davison is confirmed having died at the 29th British General Hospital BAOR, Germany, on 27 May 1946 Note: Captain Davison is confirmed being Instructor at Iraq Military College January 1922 to April 1926, and later Director of the Small Arms School Iraq, April 1926 to 15 February 1928 Harold Thomas Davison, son of Walter Firth Davison (Axminster Woollen Spinner Manager) and Anne Davison (nee Rollinson), was a native of, Liversedge, Yorkshire, England, where he was born on 29 April 1894. Harold , was one of 5 x children in the Davison family, Harold's siblings comprising, 2 x brothers (William F. Davison & John A. Davison) and 2 x sisters (Mary Davison & Annie Kathleen Davison). Harold joined the British Army during the Great War, was commissioned and posted to the North Staffordshire, with which regiment he served overseas in France between March 1917 to April 1918. During his service on the 'Western Front' in 1917, Harold was twice 'Wounded-in-Action', while serving as a Lieutenant with the North Staffordshire Regiment, notices of his wounds being published in the Army and Navy Gazette issue of 7 July, and later in the Staffordshire Sentinel issue of 26 December 1917. Harold transferred to the Indian Army sometime after April 1918, being posted to the 2nd Battalion 76th Punjabis - a 1917 war raised battalion. In 1922, the 76th Punjabis were restyled as 3rd battalion 1st Punjab Regiment, with which unit Harold was still serving in 1939, at which time he held the rank of Major. As a Captain, Harold had served in, Iraq, attached to the Iraq Army between, January 1922 to April 1926, at which time he held the appointment of Instructor at the Iraq Military College. Harold continued to serve in Iraq on attachment from the Indian Army, between, April 1926 to 15 February 1928, during which time he held the appointment of Director at the Small Arms School, of the Iraq Army. During his service in Iraq, Captain Davison was one of only 4 x British Officers of the Indian Army to qualify and receive the Iraq Active Service Medal for specified operations in Kurdistan during 1925. Not long after his return to India in 1928, and regimental duty with 3/1 Punjab, Captain Davison married Gertrude Margaret Parton, at Bombay, on ,13 November 1928. Captain Davison served with 3/1 Punjab in the North West Frontier operations of 1930-31. By 1939, Harold Davison held the rank of Major, and with 3/1 Punjab experienced more active campaign service in Waziristan on the North West Frontier of British India during the Second World War - which specified operations resulted in the awards of The 1939-45 Star and War Medal. Post-war Major Davison was employed with the Control Commission (British Element) in Germany, and died there on 27 May 1946 Sold together with below following paperwork: - Copy Medal Index Card - Extract pages from Iraq Active Service Medal Roll - Original named WW2 medal transmittal letter - Copy birth certificate - Extract pages from Supplement to the Indian Army List The medals mounted for display in the swing-style. The medal mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings A rare Indian Army 'Iraq Active Service' medal entitlement Condition: Mostly GVF & better

A scarce \'Indochina\' (Vietnam) and Indo-Pak War campaign and long service group of 6: Naik Bhag Singh, Signals Regiment, Indian Army - Paschimi Star 1971 (Combat Service Star for 1971 Indo-Pak War (6292912 Nk B Singh Sigs.) - Raksha Medal 1965 (War Medal for 1965 Indo-Pak War (6292912 LNK Bhag Singh Sigs) - Sangram Medal 1971 (War Medal for 1971 Indo-Pak War (6292912 NK B Singh Sigs.) - Sainya Service Medal (Medal for Arduous Terrain Service) with Hindi clasp \'Himachal-Pradesh\' (6292912 Nk. Bhag Singh, Sigs.) - Videsh Seva Medal (Foreign Service Medal) with Hindi clasp \'Indochina\' (6292912 L-Nk. Bhag Singh, Sigs.) - 9 Years Armed Forces Long Service Medal (6292912 L-Nk. Bhag Singh, Sigs.) Note: Naming on Pashchimi Star / Sangram Medals, both officially corrected The recipient was an Indian non-commissioned officer of the Sikh faith who latterly held the rank of \'Naik\' (Corporal) while serving with the Signals Regiment of the Indian Army Indochina: The Indochina clasp to the Videsh Seva medal was instituted 22 July 1960, for 90 days service in Cambodia, Laos and or South Vietnam while serving on deployment with the International Commission for Supervision and Control, during the period 1954-1970 The absence of any Jubilee of Independence Meda (1947-1972) indicates that the recipient had taken his discharge immediately after the India-Pakistan War of 1971 medal mounted in the Indian Army court-style, in correct order of precedence. The reverse of the mounting bar complete with original long hinged pin and clasp fittings, and as-worn by the recipient A scarce & desirable combination basis inclusion of the \'Indochina\' service clasp Tip on second point of Paschimi Star clipped Condition: About GVF

A scarce \'South African Boer Rebellion\' Afrikaner NCO\' campaign medal pair: Sergeant M. Theunissen, 7th Dismounted Rifles, late 13th Dismounted Rifles - 1914-15 Star (Sjt. M. Theunissen 13th Dismtd. Rfls.) - British War Medal 1914-20 (Sjt. M. Theunissen. 7th Dismtd. Rfls.) The recipient was an Afrikaner non-commissioned-officer holding the rank of Sergeant, who served with two different \'Dismounted Rifles\' units of the Active Citizen Force that served 1914-15 during supression of the internal \'Boer\' rebellions of October 1914 - January 1915 The 13th Dismounted Rifles (Lichtenburg Ruiters) had some notable success against the Boer Rebels, as reported in the Bradford Daily Telegraph issue of 19 November 1914: Quote, Commandant D\'Autie Kirstein, member of the Provincial Council, one of Beyers\'s commandants, was captured by a patrol of a small force under Lieut-Col Pretorious, of the Lichtenburg Ruiters (13th Dismounted Rifles), about 7 p.m, on November 13, on the farm Lemonfontein, near Haartebeestfontein, north of Klerksdorp. Fifteen other rebels were also captured by Lieutenant-Colonel Pretorius\'s forces. Unquote. The 7th Dismounted Rifles (Hoogeveld Schutters), was the last unit in which Sergeant Thuenissen served The unusual instance of Great War campaign medals being awarded for supressing \'internal\' Boer Rebellion(s) in 1914-15 Condition: VF

A scarce \'West African\' theatre Great War campaign medal trio for service in Kamerun (Cameroon): Sergeant Ernest Jones Hirst, attached Headquarters Nigeria Regiment (West African Expeditionary Force) The group of 3 x medals comprise: - 1914-15 Star: (T.Sjt E.J. Hirst. Attd. Nigeria R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (T.Sjt E.J. Hirst. Attd. Nigeria R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (T.Sjt E.J. Hirst. Attd. Nigeria R.) Important: The officially impressed medals all with official corrections, and as issued to the recipient Note: All medals verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of the Nigeria Regiment as under: - 1914-15 Star: (ref WO 329/2934) the roll compiled & signed at Kaduna, Nigeria, during ,October 1920, showing service in theatre 4C as attached to Headquarters Nigeria Regiment - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: (ref WO 329/2335) the roll compiled & signed at Kaduna, Nigeria, 23 January 1922 showing service in theatre 19 September 1914 to 27 June 1915 Note: The recipients extant Medal Index Card accessible at The National Archives, has remarks showing the recipient was latterly a Civilian Armourer with the Ordnance Department of the West African Expeditionary Force. The medals were firstly applied for on, 6 September 1921, but, returned as undelivered on 28 September 1921. The medals were subsequently applied for again on the 24 March 1923. The reverse of the card shows records two forwarding addresses for the recipient as under: 7 Chapel Avenue Hebden Bridge York And latterly, 53 Sandford Grove Road Nether Edge Sheffield Ernest Jones Hirst, son of Thomas Hirst & Sarah Hirst (nee Eastwood) was a native of Halifax, Yorkshire, England, where he was born circa 1875. By the time of the 1891 National Census for England & Wales, Ernest was employed as a \'Stationary Engine Driver\' and residing at, Surrey Road, Attercliffe cum Darnall, Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, where he lived with his parents, two younger siblings (his sister Clarissa & brother James) and his maternal grandmother. The 1901 Census for England & Wales, records Ernest living in the same town, but at a different address (44 Frederick Street) and now described as an \'Engine Fitter\' married and living with his wife Ellen Hirst and 7 months old son Alfred Hirst. The 1911 Census shows Ernest described as an \'Engine Fitter\' employed at an \'Ordnance Factory\'. Sometime before the Great War, Ernest Jones is recorded as having been employed and resident in Nigeria Colony, where he worked as an \'Engineer\'. A passenger shipping manifest shows that he sailed from Liverpool, England for Lagos, Nigeria on 8 April 1914, when he was a passenger aboard the S.S. Karina, a vessel of the African Steamship Company. Ernest is known to have died at Sheffield, England, during the first quarter of 1929, at which time he was reported to be 54 years of age. Each medal is fitted with a length of the original silk riband (now worn & soiled), each stitched and as worn by the recipient A rare seen Great War \'Cameroon\' theatre group of medals named to a British Non Commissioned Officer serving with the Nigeria Regiment in the West African Expeditionary Force Condition: About VF

A Scarce ‘V.C. Action’ P.O.W. Group of 5 awarded to Naik Mohamad Sadiq, 2nd/12th Frontier Force Regiment - IGS Medal 1936. Clasp ‘NWF 1937-39’ (14434 Sep. Mohd. Sadiq, 2-12 F.F.R.) - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp - The Pacific Star - War Medal - Pakistan Independence, 1947 (3442323 Pa/Nk Mohd Sadiq 12 F.F.R); Paid Naik Mohammad Sadiq, of the 12th Frontier Force Regiment, served on the North West Frontier in 1937-39 and continued to serve in WW2. Fighting as part of the 22nd Indian Brigade in Malaya against the invading Japanese forces, the 2nd/12th F.F.R. fought a costly rearguard action on the east coast of Malaya. In this same rearguard action, at Kuantan on 3 January 1942, their commanding officer, Lieutenant-Colonel A. E. Cumming was recommended for the Victoria Cross for inspiring his battalion to hold out against a fierce Japanese attack, allowing the rest of the brigade to withdraw. Nonetheless, the surviving members of the 12th F.F.R. eventually surrendered at the fall of Singapore on 15 February 1942. He remained in service until (at least) 1947 when Pakistan gained its independence Condition: VF

A Scottish 'Earl' and survivor of 'Trinkitat' campaign group of 3: Lieutenant Colonel, The Honorable, Archibald Fitzroy George Hay, 12th Earl of Kinnoul, late Egyptian Army and 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders (The Black Watch) - Egypt Medal 1882-89. Undated reverse (Lt Col, Honble, A.F.G. Hay Egyptian Army) - Turkey: Order of the Osmanieh. 3rd Class Neck Badge - Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Obverse dated '1884' Important: The award of the Osmanieh was published in the London Gazette of 2nd July 1886, page 3189 Quote, The Queen has been pleased to give and grant unto Archibald Fitzroy George Hay, Esq., commonly called Lord Hay, Her Majesty's Royal licence and permission that he may accept and wear the Insignia of the Third Class of the Order of the Osmanieh, which His Highness the Khedive of Egypt, authorized by His Imperial Majesty the Sultan, has been pleased to confer upon him in recognition of his services whilst actually and entirely employed beyond Her Majesty's dominions in His Highness's service Unquote Archibald Fitzroy George Hay was born on 20th June 1855, the son of George Hay, 11th Earl of Kinnoull, born 16th July 1827, and his mother Lady Emily Blanche Charlotte Somerset. He was brought up and resided at the family seat at 'Balhousie Castle', now the Regimental Museum of the Black Watch Commissions: - Lieutenant 42nd Regiment (The Black Watch) (from Militia), 20 November 1875 - Retired on Temp half pay on 20 June 1882 - Acting Adjutant, North Britain District Perth Regimental District, 21 June 1882 - Lieutenant Colonel, Egyptian Gendarmerie 1883 Services: British Army With 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders (The Black Watch) being Commissioned Lieutenant on 20th November 1875 - Malta: 20 January 1876 to 17 July 1878 - Cyprus: 18 July 1878 to 18 November 1878 - Gibraltar: 19 November 1878 to 19 June 1879 Services: Egyptian Army Subsequently appointed a Lieutenant Colonel in the Egyptian Gendarmerie, Arhiblad served with Baker Pasha as his Chief of Staff, accompanying on campaign on the Red Sea in 1884 The composition of this force was, Commander-in-chief, Lieut.-General Valentine Baker Pasha. His head-quarter staff consisted of Colonel Abdul Russak Bey, native chief of the staff; Lieut.-Colonel Fitzroy Hay, late of the Highlanders, European chief of staff; Major Harvey, A.D.C., late 42nd Black Watch; Colonel Morice Bey, paymaster; Dr. Leslie, in charge of medical department. Commanding 1st Division was Major-General Sartorius Pasha, and on his staff were Lieut.-Colonel Harington, chief of divisional staff; Major Izzet Effendi; Captain Goodall, A.D.C. In early February 1884, the Gendarmerie were earmarked for the relief of TOKAR which lay several miles inland from Trinkitat. Valentine Baker and his A.D.C. Harvey, the ?Baloonatic? and adventurer, Colonel Fred Burnaby of the Blues and Colonel Hay (?Hay Bey?) were given a lift down the coast in the flagship of one of the most bemedalled old salts afloat, Admiral, Sir James Hewett V.C. Once ashore, Harvey and Fred Burnaby set out to reconnoiter a path for the army across the swamp that stretched between Trinkitat and the coast proper. The next day the troops were led out from Fort Baker and at 9.00am a few rounds from the Krupp guns announced that the action had begun. Baker then ordered G.D. Giles (?Gilo?) to charge a small group of mounted Arebs who had appeared on the right, but instead of just one troop advancing, the whole regiment took off to attack this handful of men. Fred Burnaby, attired that day in civilian cloths and armed with a pistol and umbrella takes up the story: Quote, ?Major Harvey was sent to recall them. I rode with him. After a gallop of about two miles he succeeded in halting the squadrons and induced them to return to their rightful positions in the line of march? As they were retiring, three Arab horsemen showed themselves over the brow of the hill. Our cavalry instead of opposing their foes, broke into a gallop in spite of all Major Harvey could do. Baker?s infantry panicked and fired on their own cavalry completing the scene of confusion. Major Harvey and I now rode towards the square. Constant streams of bullets were now whistling in every direction, when, as we came over the crest of a little rising ground, the troops came in sight, but no longer in any order? The large square had broken up into confusion. The fleeing Egyptians had rushed into the two smaller squares composed of Turks and Blacks and destroyed their formation? The sight was one never to be forgotten, some four thousand men running pall-mell for their lives with a few hundred Arabs behind them spearing everyone within reach Unquote Seeing the day was lost, Baker, with Sartorious, Hay, Burnaby, Harvey and a few more, charged together through the rebels towards the safety of the coast, leaving 112 Officers and 2250 men dead on the field of battle.' The whole remnant of the wretched army now crossed in straggling parties to the landing-place. By the time General Sartorius reached the shore, the Egyptians and a good many of the Bezingers had already got on board ship, and seeing the state of panic of the men, and the impossibility of doing anything with them should the rebels attempt to follow across the morass, it was decided that the troops should embark at once. As soon as this was known, all the Egyptian officers made haste to get on board, leaving their men on shore. They had to be sent for, and when they were brought back, most of them escaped and crept off again as soon as the general's back was turned. General Baker, General Sartorius, Major Harvey, and Lieut.-Colonel Hay had to do the work themselves, and were up nearly all the night. A more disgraceful ending to a desperate day's work could with difficulty be conceived. On returning to the family seat in Perthshire he was appointed a J.P. and Deputy Lieutenant for Perthshire. Archibald acceded to the Family Seat, At Balhousie Castle, Perth, on his father?s death in 1897. He died on 7 February 1916 aged 60 Sold together with a quantity of copied research and pictures Condition: About GVF

A Scottish 'Gunners' Great War campaign medal pair: Private David Adam, Royal Field Artillery - British War Medal. Silver issue (250368 Gnr. D. Adam. R.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (250368 Gnr. D. Adam. R.A.) The recipients extant Medal Index Card (accessible at The National Archives) confirms that his full name was David Adam and that he served in the Royal Field Artillery. He was entitled to only the two campaign medals here offered for sale - this pair being his full and complete medal entitlement Condition: EF

A Scottish 'Malaya Volunteers' FEPOW campaign & 'King's Badge' group of 6: Corporal John D. Petrie, 3rd (Penang & Province Wellesley) Battalion Straits Settlements Volunteer Force - The 1939-45 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI suspender bar 'Malaya' (4066. L/Cpl. John D. Petrie, S.S.V.F.) - The 'King's Badge' for loyal service Note: The 'Kings Badge' indicates that the recipient was wounded or injured while in service, and consequently was discharged Important: The award of the 'Efficiency Medal' was published in the Federated Malay Government Gazette of 3 February 1949 - the FMGG issue of 9 June 1949 also shows that Corporal Petrie was awarded a 'Further Service Clasp' to his Efficiency Medal John Dunlop Petrie was a native of Edinburgh, Scotland, where he was born on 26 April 1902. The family home in Scotland was at 58 Hill Street, Alloa. Long before the Second World War (and before 1932), John had taken an expatriate appointment in the Straits Settlements, being appointed as an Office Assistant, working with the Municipal Engineers Department, Penang. He first joined the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force in May 1933. was captured and became a Prisoner of War when the Colony of Singapore was surrendered to the Imperial Japanese Army on 15 February 1942. During his years of internement as a FEPOW - including time utilised as slave labour on the construction of the 'Death Railway' in Thailand - John was interred at the below following camps; - Changi Camp, Singapore: Feb 1942 - May 1942 - River Valley Road, Singapore: May 1942 - Jul 1942 - Changi Camp, Singapore: Jul 1942 - May 1943 - Foneshan South, Thailand: May 1943 - Aug 1943 - Kanchanaburi, Thailand: Aug 1943 - Dec 1943 - Sime Road, Singapore: Dec 1943 - Aug 1945 Post-war, John returned to Penang, and resumption of his work as a Municipal Officer, working there through to at least 1955 In later years in retirement, John lived with his family at Dollar, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, where he is recorded as having died circa 1970/71 Note: All the 4 x campaign medals as-issued in greaseproof envelopes of issue, with mint silk ribands Condition: About EF

A Scottish Artilleryman's South African War campaign medal pair: Driver Robert Taylor, 73rd Battery, Royal Field Artillery - QSA. Silver 'Natal', 'Orange Free State', 'Transvaal' (49 Dvr R.Taylor. 73 Bty R.F.A.) - KSA Medal. 'South Africa 1901', 'South Africa 1902' (49 Dvr R.Taylor. R.F.A.) Important: Both medals and all clasps confirmed on the respective campaign medal rolls as under; - QSA Medal: Ref WO 100/142 compiled & signed at Dinapore, India, 30 September 1903 - KSA Medal: Ref WO 100/308 compiled & signed at Woolwich, 10 September 1903 Robert Taylor, the son of Margaret Taylor, was a native of Leith, Midlothian, Scotland, where he was born circa 1879. By trade a 'Ham Curer', Robert was 19 years and 10 months of age when he attested for the British Army at Edinburgh, Scotland, on 7 June 1899. Posted to the Royal Field Artillery, Robert subsequently served a total of 12 years, taking his final discharge on 6 June 1911. During his 12 years service, Robert completed 8 years with 'The Colours' and 4 years on the 'Army Reserve'. His overseas service including -n active campaign service during the South African War - included; - South Africa: 21-03-1900 to 14-10-1902 (2 years 208 days) - India: 15-10-1902 to 01-03-1907 (4 years 138 days) During his service, Robert qualified for a third and second class certificate of education, and while in India, passed a class of instruction in 'Range Finding' (on 14 December 1906). Both medals and all clasps are enumerated on his service papers which are extant and accessible from The National Archives The 'Natal' clasp an uncommon issue to the British Army Condition: VF

A Scottish colonial volunteer officer's FEPOW / Death Railway 'Malaya' group of 5: Lieutenant James Lunan Ross, Federated Malay States Volunteer Force - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Decoration. EIIR isue with integral bar 'Malaya' (Lt. J. L. Ross, F.M.S.V.F.) Sold together with the recipients handsome large silver 'Dollar Academy' school medal dated 1920; - Obv: Crest and legedn of Dollar Academy (Scotland) - Rev: Awarded to James L. Ross for Highest Attainments in Science 1919-20 The school medal in plush leatheErtte case of issue. This with makers logo on inside upper lid, 'Alexr Kirkwood & Son, Medalists, 9 St. James Square, Edinburgh. Estab. 1826 James Lunan Ross was born in Kinross, Scotland circa 1903. He was educated at 'Dollar Academy' and became a Chartered Accountant by profession. At some point in the inter-war years (and certainly before 1932) he took up an expatriate appointment overseas in the Federated Malay States of Malaya. Reference 'In Oriente Primus' (Moffatt & Riches, 2010) it is shown that he was employed by 'Kyle , Palmer and Co. Ltd, in Kuala Lumpur, in which company he became a Director. He was a member of the Federated Malay States Volunteer Force, in which he held a commission as Lieutenant. At the fall of Singapore Colony , 15 February 1942, he was serving with the Signals Battalion of the F.M.S.V.F., and thereafter was a Far East Prisoner of War firstly in Singapore and then transported for labour work in Thailand. After liberation, James married Marjory Helen Bryce in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1946, and the couple returned to Malaya, where James again took up employment in Kuala Lumpur, Malaya, where the couple lived at 5 Stonor Road, KL Evidently, James Ross, had been working in South East Asia some years before 1932, as UK Immigration and Passenger Records show that on 23 March 1932, James Ross, disembarked at London, from the Blue Funnell steamer 'Philoctetes'. Interestingly that steamer had last embarked at Vladivostock - the Soviet Union's Far East gateway port, and before that Shanghai, China and Port Swettenham, Malaya, at which latter port James Ross had embarked for his colourful furlough voyage home James retured to Scotland in later life, and was living at 'Avalon', Perth Road, Milnathort, Perthshire when he died on 19 March 1982. The local newspaper, the 'Perthshire Courier' published an obituary to him in their issue of 22 March 1982 Condition: Mostly EF

A Scottish Colonial Volunteer?s ?Far East Prisoner of War? campaign and long service group of 5: Sapper Peter McLeod Baxter, Johore Engineer Volunteers - The 1939-45 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with bar ?Malaya? (Spr. P. Mcleod Baxter.) Important: Sold together with a rare (not recorded in Perkins bibliography ?Regiments?) 16 x page re-printed history pamphlet of the Johore Volunteer Engineers, sometime published in the R.E. Journal. This copy heavily annotated in the margins with handwritten notes by the recipient Peter McLeod Baxter, the son of Peter Mcleod Baxter (Marine Engineer) and Helen Baxter, was a native of Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born on 21 August 1903. Peter evidently had a most interesting childhood and early working career, as passenger records, show that he journeyed several times to/from Uruguay , Argentina and Brazil in the early 1920?s. By profession an Engineer, he worked as a ?Planter? in the Federated Malay States, where he was employed by ?Guthries? as a Manager at the Kahang Estate, Kluang, Johore. He served with the Johore Volunteer Engineers during the Malaya campaign, holding the regimental 304 and rank of Sapper. Captured at Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942, Peter was subsequently transported to Chungkai, Thailand, in December 1942, where as a Far East Prisoner of War he was used as ?Slave Labour? to work on the construction of the infamous ?Death Railway?. Post-war Peter returned to Malaya. In retirement he lived in Poole, Dorset, England, where is recorded to have died on 26 June 1969 The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient, suspended on silk ribands. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: The journal with minor tears on paper spine, and corner bumped, medals GVF

A Scottish colonist's Zulu Rebellion and Second World War campaign pair: Gunner Benjamin Imrie, Active Citizen Force late Gunner - Natal Medal 1906. With clasp '1906' (Gnr. B. Imrie A Battery, N.F.A.) - Africa Service Medal (ACF153894 B. Imrie) Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (seventh edition, 2006) it is estimated that a total of 115 Natal Medals were issued to members of "A" Battery Natal Field Artillery, of which 94 were issued with the clasp '1906' Benjamin Imrie was a native of Lochmuir, Markinch, Fife, Scotland, where he was born circa 1881. The 1901 National Census for Scotland, is the last time that Benjamin is recorded as having lived in Scotland, at which time he was 20 years of age and living in Falkirk at 26 George Street, Falkirk, with his parents and no less than 8 x other siblings - at the time he was described as being a 'House Carpenter' by Trade. Benjamin migrated to South Africa some-time after 1901, and initially settled in Durban, Natal, becoming a member of the Natal Volunteer Artillery, and later after service in the Bambata Rebellion, he settled down and married Lesley Emily Reid at Durban on 3 June 1908. While residing in Durban, their son John Murdoch McGregor Imrie was born in Durban in 1911 (he later became a Commander in the South African Navy, and in 1976 published a book titled 'The Military Band in South Africa'). Benjamin was employed as a Joiner with the South African Railways, the family relocated to Bloemfontein, Orange Free State sometime after 1911, where two more children were born, vis William Benjamin McGregor Imrie in 1915, and a daughter Verna Alison McGregor Imrie in 1919. The United Kingdom records of immigration and passenger lists, show that Benjamin Imrie made two return journeys to his family in Scotland, in 1938 (residing at 29 Cecil Street, Stirling) and 1954 (residing at 24 Rennie Street, Falkirk). Benjamin Imriie is confirmed as having died at Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa on 27 July 1962, at which time he was 81 years of age Note: The above biographical details extrapolated from various genealogical sources Condition: GVF

A Scottish exaptriates South African War and Police Service pair: Head Constable Andrew Gordon, South African Police Service late Johannesburg Mounted Rifles - QSA. 'Tr' 'CC' 'OFS' 'SA 1901; SA 1902' (2185 Pte A. Gordon. Johannesburg M.R.) - South Africa: Police Faithful Service Medal. First type (No 261 (F) Hd. Const. A. Gordon.) Important: The QSA Medal and all 5 x clasps confirmed as entitled on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/253) wherein his medal and 3 x state clasps were signed off on roll signed and dated at Maritzburg, South Africa on 31 December 1902, and the 2 x dated clasps signed-off on the supplementary page in the same roll compiled and signed at Cape Town, South Africa on 21 September 1904 Condition: GVF

A Scottish Far East Volunteers F.E.P.O.W. campaign and long service medal group: Captain Richard Robertson, 2nd Battalion Federated Malay States Volunteer Force - The 1939-45 Star - The Pacific Star - War Medal - Defence Medal - Efficiency Decoration. With bar ?Malaya? (Captain Richard Robertson F.M.S.V.F.) Note: The ?Malaya? top bar adapted for mounting purposes Important: The award of the Efficiency Decoration ?Malaya? was published in the Federation of Malaya Government Gazette issue of 12 May 1949 Reference ?The Efficiency Decoration Instituted 1930? (Tamplin, 1987) the author had only traced an estimated 113 x E.D.?s with top bar ?Malaya? awarded to the various Malaya based volunteer units Richard Robertson was a native of Scotland, where he was born on 5 April 1906. By profession a Mining Engineer, Richard is known to have worked in Malaya, from at least 1929, where he was employed with Kepong Dredging Co Ltd, Selangor, where he was employed as ?Dredge Master?. A volunteer member of the Federated Malay States Volunteer Force, he was serving with 2nd Battalion F.M.S.V.R., when he was captured at the surrender of Singapore Colony on 15 February, 1942, and known to have beenlocated at Blakang Mati Island (now called Sentosa) on 16 February, 1942. As a Far East Prisoner of War he was subsequently transported to Thailand on 12 October 1942 with ?D Battalion? to work on the infamous ?Death Railway?. Post-war Richard returned to Malaya, where he worked at Tronoh Mines. He is known to have remained working there at least through to 1959 ? if not later. He was married firstly to Louisa Downie (by 1933), and secondly to Elizabeth Nancy (before 1960). Richard Robertson is recorded as having died at Aberfoyle, Scotland, on 16 March 1966 The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn suspended on silk ribands. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Scottish immigrants Great War and Canadian long service group of 4: Private David Collier Davidson, 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders later Canadian Corps of Commissionaaires - 1914-15 Star (S-10265 Pte. D. Davidson. Sea: Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue - Interallied Victory Medal - Canadian Corps of Commissionaires Long Service Medal. With riband bar (D. Davidson) Important: All campaign medals confirmed as entitled/issued per the recipients Medal Index Card When he enlisted for the British Army at York, England on 6 April 1915, David Collier Davidson was 21 years of age and had until that time been employed as a 'Farm Servant' at Artary Farm, Milnathort, Kinross, Scotland. After posting to 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, David first entered a theatre of war 'France' on 14 July 1915. He transferred to the Army Reserve on 26 March 1919. Post-War when residing at Rashie Fauld, by Glenfarg, Perthshire, Scotland, he applied for and took up an appointment in Canada in 1923, sailing from Glasgow aboard the S.S. 'Athenia' on 19 April 1923. In Canada, he settled in Toronto where he was subsequently employed by the Canadian Corps of Commssionaires, in time earning the long service medal of that force. He was also a keen Free Mason (Scottish Rites) Sold together with several items of original ephemera belonging to the recipient including; - Soldiers Small Book (Army Form B.50) - Certificate of Demobilization Army Form Z.21 (on vellum) - Travel Warrant Letter for Canada - 3 x Masonic related letters The medals mounted in the 'swing-style' and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The medal mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A Scottish interest South African War and Great War campaign group of 3: Private Thomas Sidey, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders late Royal Highlanders - QSA 5 clasps 'CC''OFS''TR''SA01''SA02' (8977 Pte. T. Sidey. 2nd Rl: Highrs) - BWM. Silver issue (252349 Sjt. T. Sidey. A & S.H.) - Territorial Force War Medal (252349 Sjt. T. Sidey. A & S.H.) Important: All medals and clasps confirmed on the respective QSA medal roll, and the Great War Medal Index Card (missing Interallied Victory Medal) Thomas Sidey came form a 'large' family in Alyth, Perthshire, where he was born circa 1881. QSA and clasps confirmed as serving with 2nd Volunteer Service Coy, 2nd Royal Highlanders. Some service papeers exist for him on Ancestry showing he was 'Wounded' in both legs during the Great War, and his prior service with Royal Highlanders is confirmed in his papers and on MIC's. Condition: GVF

A Scottish Lady\'s \'India Service\' Second World War St. John Ambulance Brigade pair of medals: Lady Isabel Leslie Tennant, No 10 District \'India\' St John Ambulance Brigade Organization late Deputy Principal (Lieutenant) Women\'s Royal Naval Service - Order of St. John. \'Serving Sister\' breast badge. Silver & enamel - St, John Service Medal (3830 I. L. Tennant 10 Dist India SJABO 1944) The St. John Order mounted on bow & tails \'female\' riband, with original \'Spink & Son\' hinged pin & clasp white metal mounting bar Order of St. John awards & promotions verification(s): - Serving Sister: Serving Sister of the Order of St. John to Mrs. Isabel Leslie Tennant, was published in the London Gazette issue of, 27 June 1941 - Officer (Sister): The award of the Officer (Sister) of the Order of St. John to Mrs. Isabel Leslie Tennant, was published in the London Gazette issue of, 7 July 1944 - Commander Sister: Lady Tennant was further elevated to the Commander (Sister) of the Order of St. John, per the award notice in the London Gazette issue of 29 June 1948 Note: Isabel\'s husband Sir William Robert Tennant, C.I.E., I.C.S., was awarded the Gold \'Kaisar-i-Hind\' in the New Year Honours 1947, per the London Gazette issue of 31 December 1946, in his capacity as \'Honorary Treasurer\' of the Indian Red Cross and St. John War Organisation. He was elevated to a Knighthood in 1948, when he was made a Knight Batchelor, in respect of his service as Auditor General to the Government of India Lady Isabel Leslie Tennant CStJ (nee Adam) daughter of Hector Maiben Adam & Mary Murray Adam (nee Hay) was a native of Aberdeen, Scotland, where she was born on 7 November 1894. Isabel, served as an officer in the Womens Royal Naval Service (WRNS) during the Great War (Home Service and no medals awarded). The Wrens were formed in 1917 during the Great War. By the end of the war the WRNS had 5,500 members, of which 500 of them - including Isabel Leslie Tennant - were officers. In addition, about 2,000 members of the WRAF had previously served with the WRNS supporting the Royal Naval Air Service and were transferred on the creation of the Royal Air Force. The WRNS was disbanded in 1919 Isabel applied to join the WRNS in June 1918 and had passed her initial training as a \'Decoder\' at Portsmouth on 15 July 1918. Isabel was appointed appointed Assistant Principal (Sub-Lieutenant) on the Staff of the SNO Granton (Scotland) where she was employed as a \'Decoder\'. Isabel, who was was graded with exemplary character & conduct, was subsequently promoted Deputy Principal (Lieutenant) on 18 March 1919. Her appointment and service with the WRNS was terminated on 19 August 1919, view the disbandment of the WRNS Important: Isabel\'s role as a \'Decoder\'on the Staff of SNO Granton, would have encompassed the events prior to and after the momentous surrender of the entire German Battle Fleet to the victorious Allies, that took place off the Firth of Forth, Scotland - and adjacent to the SNO Granton command - in November 1918 Isabel\'s impressive & interesting Great War service record is extant and held and accessible at The National Archives Isabel married fellow Aberdonian, William Robert Tennant (1892-1969), a gazetted officer of the Indian Civil Service, at Bombay, British India, on, at on 21 January 1925. During her subsequent life in India, Isabel gave birth to two children, viz, a daughter, Sheila Margaret Tennant (1926-2013, who was born at Naini Tal) & a son, Edward Robert Hector Tennant (1928-2006, who was born at Simla). During the Second World War, Isabel remained in India, where she worked tirelessly with Indian Red Cross and St. John War Organisation (multiple St John awards bestowed upon Isabel in the War years and the period immediately after, reflect the good services she performed. The Tennant family returned to Scotland following the independence of India, and settled in St.Andrews, Fife. Lady Isabel Tennant CStJ, is recorded as having died at Dundee, Scotland, on 14 December 1977 Comment: We have not checked the Gazette of India to see if Lady Isabel was awarded a silver or bronze Kaisar-i-Hind medal, and similarly we have not checked the 1935 Jubilee or 1937 Coronation medal rolls (India allocations) to see if she was awarded any of those un-named awards A most desirable pair of medals to a Lady, who served as a WRNS \'Decoder\' Officer during the period of the surrender of the entire German High Seas Battle Fleet Great War in November 1918 Condition: About EF

A Scottish Masonic Knights Templar \'Jewel\' and Great War campaign medal group of 4: Sapper George McKay Tait, City of Aberdeen (Fortress) Royal Engineers (Territorial Force) - 1914-15 Star (351. Spr. G. M. Tait, R. E.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (351 Spr. G. M. Tait. R. E.) - Interallied Victory Medal (351 Spr. G. M. Tait. R. E.) - Masonic Jewel: Scottish Knights Templar enamelled neck badge with full silk neck cravat Important: Not that the recipient with low 3 digit regimental number is confirmed as serving with the City of Aberdeen (Fortress) Company Royal Engineers (Territorial Force) The local Aberdeen newspaper \'The Press and Journal\' carried the below \'wedding\' notice in their issue of, 20 December 1917 Quote, TAIT - HENDERSON - At the Royal Hotel, Aberdeen, on the 17th inst., by the Rev. F. J. Japp Trinity Congregational Church, Sapper George M\'Kay Tait, R.E. (Fortress) B.E.F., to Margaret Ronald. elder daughter of James R. Henderson, 26 St Clair Street, Aberdeen Unquote Medals verification: All 3 x Great War medals confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls of the Royal Engineers cited below: - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2585 (Confirms on roll (and Medal Index Card) that recipient \'Disembarked\' at France on 26 April 1915) - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/449 (shows that recipient was later re-numbered 408179) - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/449 (shows that recipient was later re-numbered 408179) George McKay Tait, second son of Henry Tait (a Drysalter & Oils Worker) & Annie Tait (nee Sutherland), was a native of the parish of St. Machar, Aberdeen, Scotland, where he was born on, 12 June 1891. The 1901 National Census for Scotland, records George, living with his parents and sibling brothers Harry Tait, and Alexander Tait, at their residence located at, 15 Huntly Street, Aberdeen. George McKay Tait is recorded to have died in, Aberdeen, Scotland, sometime during 1943 City of Aberdeen (Fortress) Royal Engineers (Territorial Force): The unit was formed in 1908 when the Territorial Force (TF) was created from the former Volunteers under the Haldane Reforms. The 1st Aberdeenshire Engineer Volunteers, which had existed since 1878, was split to form the 1st Highland Field Company and Highland Divisional Telegraph Company of the Highland Division, and the City of Aberdeen (Fortress) Royal Engineers. The latter unit consisted of a single Works Company, which continued to share its headquarters at 80 Hardgate, Aberdeen, with the Highland Field and Telegraph companies The TF was mobilised on the outbreak of war in August 1914 and the City of Aberdeen Fortress Engineers took their place in the Scottish Coast defences Once it was clear that the threat to Britain\'s coastal defences was small, six of the fortress engineer units reorganised as \'Army Troops\' companies for service on the Lines of Communication of the British Expeditionary Force. One of these was the Aberdeen Fortress Company, which embarked for France from 24 April 1915 and arrived at Calais, where disembarked, on, 26 April When the TF\'s RE companies were numbered in February 1917, it became 552nd (Aberdeen) Army Troops Company, RE. Thereafter, the unit served with the British Expeditionary Force on the Lines of Communication with IX Corps and was with Fifth Army at the time of the Armistice, in November 1918 The unit was demobilised in January 1920 A scarce opportunity to obtain a local Aberdonian Sapper\'s Great War medal group to a confirmed member of City of Aberdeen (Fortress) Royal Engineers (Territorial Force) Condition: About EF

A Scottish Medical Missionary Female Doctor\'s \'Distinguished India Service\' grouping: Doctor Winifred Margaret Cole, KIH, OStJ, M.B., Ch. B., Missionary, United Free Church of Scotland \'Rajputana Mission\' Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan - Kaisar-i-Hind: GVI type. 2nd class silver issue. With integral top brooch bar - Coronation Medal 1937. Mounted on silk bow & tails riband, with original mounting bar(s) Sold together with the below following items: - Official plush hinged leatherette case of issue for the KIH. This with H.M. Calcutta Mint logo on inside upper silk panel - Companion tunic medal riband bar for three ribands: KIH / OStJ / Coronation Medal 1937 Awards verification - Order of St. John 'Serving Sister': Published in London Gazette issue of, 3 January 1937 (shown as Winifred Margaret, Dr. (Mrs.) Cole.) - Coronation Medal 1937: Awarded under 'India Allocation' Coronation Medal 1937 Medal Rol Note: Only 1st Class 'Gold' awards of the Kaisar-i-Hind, were published in the London Gazette - for all other 2nd Class (Silver) & 3rd Class (Bronze) awards those were all published in the Gazette of India - the citations / recommendations for the KIH are held at The National Archives of India, in New Delhi Winifred Margaret Hume, second daughter of Reverend David Rose Hume (Church of Scotland, Minister) & Florence Stephen Hume (nee Thompson) Hume, was a native of Methil, Fife, Scotland, where she was born on, 28 February 1902. Winifred was one of six children in the Reverend Hume's family, having an elder sister, Hilda, and 3 x younger sisters, viz: Jeannie, Vida & Constance. Her brother, John Douglas Hume (1896-1916) was the eldest sibling, and was serving as a Naval Aviator (Pilot) holding the rank of Flight Lieutenant in the Royal Naval Air Service, when he was accidentally killed in a flying accident on, 10 December 1916. Winifred qualified as a medical 'Doctor' in 1925, when she gained her medical degrees at St. Andrews University, Fife, Scotland. Winifred subsequently became a Missionary Doctor, where her vocation took her to Rajasthan, India, where for many years she resided and worked variously at the United Free Church of Scotland Mission Hospital at Jaipur, and at Ajmer. On, 9 January 1934, she married Lieutenant-Colonel Brian Lytton Cole, Indian Army, late Recruiting Officer for Rajasthan and former Commandant of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles, at St. Andrews (Scottish Mission) Chandpole Church, Jaipur. The couple settled permanently in Rajasthan, and were blessed with two daughters who were born there, Penelope Jane Cole (1935-36) & Susan Katharine Cole (1937-2019). Sadly Penelope died in infancy, but Susan later followed her mother into the medical profession and like her mother also became a qualified medical Doctor. For her devoted public services in the princely states of Rajasthan, Dr Winifred Cole was decorated with the Kaisar-i-Hind (2nd Class, silver GVI issue) and was appointed a Serving Sister in the Order of St. John in 1937. Although Winifred's husband died in Ajmer, Rajasthan in 1946, neither that sad event, or the subsequent independence of India in August 1947, did not mark the end of her career in India, as shipping passenger manifests, record her returning to India, in January 1948, for a further period of 5 x years to resume her vocation as a 'Missionary'. Doctor Winifred Margaret Cole, is recorded as having died at, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1994 The recipient's miniature medals, are being sold separately on this website Buyers will be sent 'gratis', images of the medals, awarded to the recipients husband for reference & provenance - including the images here attached of the naming......... Condition: Mostly about EF

A Scottish naval officer's Great War and 'Battle for Hong Kong' Far East Prisoner of War group of 7: Lieutenant-Commander George Wright Morrison, Royal Navy - 1914-15 Star (Mte. G. W. Morrison. R.N.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. G. W. Morrison. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut. G. W. Morrison. R.N.) - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal George Wright Morrison was a native of Aberdeen, Scotland, having been born at Lonmay, Aberdeenshire on 7 March 1884. He joined the Royal Navy as a rating on 7 March 1902. At time of his enlistment he described his previous occuaption as 'Farmers Help'. Evidently a capable rating he enjoyed rapid promotion and eventual commissioned officer rank from 1912 onwards as follows; Acting Gunner 29 August 1912; Acting Mate 14 February 1913; Mate 17 October 1913 with seniority backdated to 14 February 1913; Lieutenant 14 February 1916. He is recorded as being a Lt-Cdr retired on 14 February 1924. Geoorge relocated to New Zealand during the inter-war years where he became a farmer in civilian life. Shortly after the outbreak of the Second World War he was re-activated and deployed to the British Far East Colony of Hong Kong, where he is recorded as being located at H.M.S. Tamar Naval Base from 6 June 1940. He was captured by the Japanese at the fall of Hong Kong on 25 December 1941, and was subsequently incarcerated as a Prisoner-of-War in Hong Kong until liberation in August 1945. By the time of his liberation he was 61 years of age. Commander Morrison is reported to have died in New Zealand sometime between February 1952 and July 1959. Sold together with hard-copy service record sheet covering his pre-Officer service and his respective Japanese POW Card The medals mounted in the court-style, with bright silk watered ribands on the Great War medals. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin anbd clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Scottish naval volunteers Great War and 'Battle for Hong Kong' FEPOW group of 7: Warrant Officer (Boom Engineer) John Barclay, Royal Naval Reserve, late Engineer Lieutenant Royal Naval Reserve - British War Medal. Silver issue (Eng.Lt. J. Barclay. R.N.R.) - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal (John Barclay) - Interallied Victory Medal (Eng.Lt. J. Barclay. R.N.R.) - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Sold together with; - The Kings Badge 'For Loyal Service' (awarded to those personnel wounded or injured and discharged as a consequence of their injuries) Important: The recipient is confirmed as entitled to all three Great War campaign medals per the respective MMWS medal index card and RNR officers medal roll (ref ADM 171/92) - note in both sources 'John Barclay' is a unique name John Barclay, the son of Dr John and Elizabeth Barclay, was a native of Banff, Scotland, where he was born on 23 June 1880. The National Census returns for Scotland show that he resided with his parents at 10 Castle Street, Banff in 1891, at which time he was described as Doctor's Son Scholar, and in 1901 still living with his father now at 37 S Castle Street, Banff, at which time he was described as an 'Apprentice Engineer'. John pursued a career in the Mercantile Marine as a Marine Engineer, and during the Great War was appointed an Engineer Lieutenant in the Royal Naval Reserve. In 1917, John was decorated with the Royal Humane Society Bronze Medal for a brave but unsuccessful attempt he had made to save life in 1916 - the details of this award are taken from the RHS Annual Report for 1917, which record; Quote, Barclay, John Engineer-Sub-Lieutenant, R.N.R. Case 43600 At 8.30 a.m. on the 8th September, 1916, a man was thrown into the Firth of Forth owing to the swamping of a small boat. Engineer-Sub-Lieutenant John Barclay, R.N.R., jumped in from his ship and attempted to rescue him but failed. Unquote. After the Great War, John Barclay, worked in the Far East, and again volunteered for service after the outbreak of the Second World War. On 9 February 1940, he was appointed asEngineer Warrant Officer, Royal Naval Reserve, and was deployed to H.M.S. Barlight, a vessel of the 'Boom Defences' in Hong Kong. His ship H.M.S. Barlight was scutteld on 19 December 1941 to avoid capture by the Japanese - it was however subsequently salvaged and recommissioned in the Imperial Japanese Navy as Netlayer 101, and deployed to Saipan where it was sunk by the United States Navy on 15 June 1944. John was captured by the Japanese on or shortly after 25 December 1941 - where is unknown, but he is first recorded in his liberation FEPOW questionnaire as having been incarcerated in a POW camp from 23 January 1942! John was variously held a cpative at the below following Hong Kong POW camps; - North Point: 23 December 1942 - 7 February 1942 - Bowen Road Hospital: 7 February 1942 - 10 January 1942 - Argyle Street: 10 January 1942 - 23 June 1944 - Sham Sui Po: 23 June 1944 - 4 September 1945 John recorded his home address in 1945, as being 24 Bridge Street, Tranent, East Lothian, Scotland The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended from a medal mounting bar that retains it's original long hinged pin and clasp fittings. The medals and 'Kings Badge' mounted on board as previously framed. The reverse of the framing board with address 'The Art Studio, 2, Dane Road, Seaford' Condition: About EF

A Scottish Officer & former Lovat Scout Great War campaign medal pair: 2nd-Lieutenant John McKinnon Macmunn, 1st Battalion 88th Carnatic Infantry, late 8th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, Cameron Highlanders and 1st Battalion Lovat Scouts - British War Medal. Silver issue (2-Lieut. J. M. Macmunn.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2-Lieut. J. M. Macmunn.) Sold together with: - Original card box of issue. With the recipients rank, name and abbreviated name of medals on typed label on upper lid of box Medals verification: Both medals verified as entitled per below cited Great War medal rolls: - British War Medal. Silver: WO 329/1648, shown as 3155 Lovat Scouts, 26700 Cameron\'s & 40652 8/Seaforth. Discharged to commission Special List 27/08/18 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/1648, shown as 3155 Lovat Scouts, 26700 Cameron\'s & 40652 8/Seaforth. Discharged to commission Special List 27/08/18 In addition to above, in 1940, John Macmunn, in 1940, claimed a Mercantile Marine War Medal - the riband for which was sent to his Lewisham address on, 21 August 1940, per the respective Board of Trade Mercantile Marine War Medal Index Card (BTBT 351/1/86366 ). Whether a Mercantile Marine War Medal was ever subsequently issued per his late claim medals is not known, and we opine highly unlikely (he died in 1943), considering the temporary restrictions on the issue of campaign medals for the duration of the war that had been introduced during the Second World War John McKinnon Macmunn son of John Macmunn (a Postal Inspector) & Macmunn (nee ) was a native of, Glasgow, Scotland, where he was born on, 9 February 1892. At the time of the 1901 National Census for Scotland he is recorded living with his parents and at the time x siblings at the family residence located at, 323 Allison Street, Govanhill, Glasgow, Scotland. Prior to the Great War, John had embarked on a career as an Engineer, and is recorded to have been resident and well travelled in his engineering capacity being recorded as having travelled and been resident in British India including Burma, and in the Straits Settlements. On the outbreak of the war, was employed in the Straits Settlements (present day Singapore and Malaysia). He is recorded, shown as an \'Engineer\' making his return journey to the United Kingdom September 1915, as a passenger aboard the Japanese (N.Y.K. Line) passenger ship S.S. Mishima Maru, that he boarded at Singapore, for destination, Southampton, United Kingdom, where he disembarked on, 24 September 1915. The passenger manifest for that voyage lists lots of other returning single British overseas resident expatriates, most of whom were returning to \'Join-Up\' for the duration of the War\' During the Great War he served overseas in France, 1916-1917, and applied for a Commission in the Indian Army in 1917 - at which time he stated fluency in Hindustani and Malay - and stated a preference to be appointed to a Gurkha Rifles regiment. In the vent, he was commissioned into the Indian Army Reserve of Officers and posted to the 88th Carnatic Infantry. Following the Great War, John returned to Scotland, where in he married Kathleen. In 1928, the Macmunn\'s had relocated to London (where they appear listed resident at, 6 Hazelbank Road, Lewisham, London, per the 1928 electoral register). At the time of the compilation of the National Register for England and Wales in 1939, John Macmunn is recorded residing together with his wife, Kathleen (b.1895), at, 6 Hazelbank Road, Hither Green, Lewisham, London. The entry shows John recorded as employed as a \'Tannery Representative\', and under remarks is described as a Lieutenant retired discharged to pension. John McKinnon Macmunn, is recorded to have died in his native Scotland sometime during 1943   Sold together with some soft-copy research including copied set of the recipients Military Service papers that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: EF

A Scottish Officer Pilot's Great War Military Cross and campaign medal group of 4: Captain Patrick Colin Campbell, M.C., Royal Flying Corps late Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - Military Cross: GV issue (Lieut. P. C. Campbell Somme 18.11.16) - 1914/15 Star (2.Lieut P C Campbell A & S Highrs) - British War Medal (Capt. P. C. Campbell. R.F.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Capt P. C. Campbell. R.F.C.) Note: MC privately engraved in a contemporary style on reverse in three lines MC published in LG 14 November 1916 Quote, 'For conspicuous skill and gallantry on many occasions. On one occasion seeing a Cavalry Patrol held up, he came down to 600 feet, dropped bombs on the enemy and enabled his Observer to enfilade the hostile trench with machine gun fire. Finally his engine was put out of action by rifle fire from the ground'. Unquote. The group mounted in the court-style all fitted with original silk watered-weave riband. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with a large quantity of copied research and related ephemera Condition: GVF

A Scottish Officers Great War campaign group of 3: Captain William Finlayson Macrae, Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) late 5th Battalion Scottish Rifles (Cameronians) - 1914-15 Star (7687 Pte. W.F. McRae. Sco:Rif:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. W.F. Macrae) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut. W.F. Macrae) William Finlayson McRae was a native of Glasgow, Scotland, where he resided at 19 Regent Park Square, Strathburgo, Glasgow. He first entered theatre of war \'France\' on 10 March 1915, at which time he was a Private servign in the 5th Battalion Scottish Rifles. Subsequently commissioned, the highest rank he held in the field was Lieutenant, and he retired form the Army holding the rank of Captain. He applied for his campaign medals on 13 February 1922 A copy of the recipients MIC confirming above details will be forward to the buyer by email attachment Note:The group mounted in the \'swing-style\' and \'as-worn\' by the recipient. The medals suspended from contmeporary silk weave ribands, and the mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Scottish Provost\'s Great War \'Gallipoli\' campaign & Indian Army group of 4: Provost James Bremner Henderson, O.B.E., Provost of Coatbridge & former Lieutenant Indian Army Reserve of Officers, late Arab Labour Corps & Army Service Corps - Order of the British Empire (Civil). Officer\'s 4th Class (O.B.E.) second type gilt breast badge - 1914-15 Star (S4-140340. Pte. J. B. Henderson, A.S.C.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2.Lieut. J.B. Henderson.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2.Lieut. J.B. Henderson.) Recipient was a Councillor for Coatbridge, Renfrewshire, Scotland 1936-1958, and had the distinction of being Provost 1955-1958 Important: All medals and clasps verified per respective campaign medal rolls, service papers and London Gazette as under; - Officer of Order of the British Empire (Civil Division). O.B.E. (Supplement to the London Gazette 01/01/65) - 1914 -15 Star: WO 329/2891, medal roll of R.A.S.C. - British War Medal: WO 329/1995 \'Discharged 2/11/18 appointed to Commission in I:A:R:O:\' - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/1995 \'Discharged 2/11/18 appointed to Commission in I:A:R:O:\' James Henderson, son of Magnus Henderson (a Crofter) and Sinclair Henderson (nee Bremner) was a native of Fenwick, Caithness, Scotland, where he was born on,17 May 1889. Sometime employed as Farm Servant, James subsequently relocated to Wick, Caithness, where he had an appointment as an \'Assistant Draper\'. Prior to the Great War, James had relocated to Glasgow, where he was employed in a drapers business. On 6 October 1915, James attested for the British Army, at Kelso, Scotland, under terms \'Duration of the War\'. Originally his corps was shown as Royal Army Medical Corps, but this was changed to a posting to the Army Service Corps (Supply Branch) Gallipoli Service 1915: After only a few weeks of basic training t “A” Depot, Army Service Corps, at Aldershot, Hampshire, England, Pte. Henderson was embarked for overseas service in the Dardanelles Campaign, or Gallipoli. He embarked on 5 November 1915, from Devonport aboard the new 13,405-ton HMT “Andania”. HMT “Andania” was bound for the ill-starred Campaign at Gallipoli – soon to be Evacuated. James sailed via Alexandria (in Egypt) and Mudros (a Greek island in the Aegean). James disembarked from the “Andania” at the picturesque Mediterranean Expeditionary Force staging-point island of Mudros on 18 October 1915 Indian Army & 21st Arab Labour Corps: The Indian Army List of April 1920 has the entry:- Henderson, 2nd Lt., J. B., IARO: Wing Commander, 21st Arab Labour Corps. The Arab Labour Corps was part of the Indian Labour Corps (ILC). The officers for these diverse Labour Corps were at first drawn from Arabic speaking Anglo-Egyptians and afterwards NCOs and Privates were recruited from British units and trained in Arabic. Organised into Companies of 600 and more men, with a Subaltern commanding officer and two junior officers. Three to six of these Companies formed a ‘Camp’, under an Officer Commanding of a particular ‘Area’. The War Diary of 21st Arab Labour Corps shows extensive and demanding Labour service resulting in sickness and constant reinforcement of Arabs, Indians, and Persian coolies, due to the hard work and constant demands. This took place mainly in the Magil area, until the end of 1919. The Indian Army List of April 1921 shows Henderson listed under the Labour Directorate Headquarters list. This list of 85 x Officers stationed at so-called ‘Outstations\' – including Henderson, whose name was unfortunately truncated is shown as \' Hender’ (sic) 2nd-Lt. J. B., IARO: W. Comd. 21st A. L.C. After his resignation from the Indian Army, James Henderson, returned to his native Scotland, where he opened a Draper\'s shop, at Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, Scotland. His shop – which catered for Ladies’ clothes – was located on Sunnyside Road, Coatbridge, and (almost certainly in concert with his wife Alice, and probably his sister-in-law Elizabeth) developed from ‘humble’ beginnings, into an ever-expanding and profitable business. The advertising for the ‘Jas. B. Henderson’ retail firm of Ladies’ Wear was aggressive but also appealed to feelings of ‘Trust’ and at the same time offering price cuts of 15%. Marriage: James got married in the St. John’s United Free Church, Kelso, on 14 June 1921, to Alice C. McKenzie, of Kelso Coatbridge Community Politics: The 1936 Council elections for the “Second Ward”, saw Master-Draper James B. Henderson (Moderate) contend the race for office against the incumbent Labour man (D. Gilbertson). Sensationally for those days, Henderson made modern use of loud-speakers to reach the crowds. His well-received speech (appealing to ex-serviceman like himself) was printed in the local newspaper. Perhaps by a happy co-incidence, his stirring election speech was placed next to a large advertisement for ‘Ladies’ Frocks’ sold by none other than the well-known Jas. B. Henderson: the motto being, ‘Put your Trust in “Jay-Bee\'. The Coatbridge Leader” of 7 November 1936 featured a large photograph of a dapper looking and well-dressed ‘Councillor Henderson’, under the headline: ‘Council Balance of Power Upset’. The political newcomer and local businessman Henderson had gained over thirteen hundred votes, and had beaten his opponent by a margin of 193. This was the beginning of a successful, second career in Coatbridge: no doubt the local politics and his business interests complemented one another. He and his wife Alice lived in comparative luxury in a better area of Coatbridge, namely at “Morven”, 36 Wood Street: worth half a million Pounds on the 2021 market. James Henderson was variously Councillor, Baillie, Provost, but also a Magistrate. James Bremner Henderson O.B.E. is recorded to have died at Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, on, 29 April 1969 Portrait with Chains of Office: In 1955, having reached the zenith of his political ambitions, a delightful portrait was taken of the Provost of Coatsbridge, probably in a local photo studio (see image attached) On 2 May 1969 the “Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser” published a brief obituary:- Quote, The former Provost of Coatbridge, Mr James Henderson, OBE, J. P., died suddenly in Alexander Hospital on Tuesday after an illness. Mr Henderson (80) (sic) lived with his wife, Alice, at “Morven”, 36 Wood Street, Coatbridge. He was elected to the Town Council in 1936 as a Progressive member and retired from Council duties in 1958. It was in 1955 that Mr Henderson became Provost and remained so until his retirement. He served as Dean of Guild in 1941-42, and again in 1944-45. Mr Henderson was always interested in Welfare and Old Age Pensioners’ Clubs in Coatbridge, having a very long association with both. He continued his interest after his retirement and it was for his work in this field that he received his OBE. Mr Henderson was also a well-known businessman in Coatbridge. His funeral took place yesterday. Unquote The medals all mounted in the swing-style. The silk ribands suspended from a contemporary white metal medal mounting bar, this latter retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Mostly about GVF

A Scottish Railwayman\'s \'India Service\' medal pair: Resident Engineer, Dugald McAlpine, M.B.E., Oudh & Tirhut Railway, Mansi, Bihar, India, late Private Bengal & North-Western Railway Battalion., Auxiliary Force India - Member of the Order of the British Empire (Civil). 2nd type breast badge (M.B.E.) - Efficiency Medal. GV issue with 'India' bar (Pte. D. McAlpine. B. & N. W. Ry. Bn., A. F. I.) Sold together with: - Official Royal Mint plush leatherette hinged case of issue for M.B.E.. This with gilt tooled letters on case lid, & King's Crown logo on inside silk panel Medals verification: Both medals published per below sources: a). M.B.E. published in London Gazette issue of 1 January 1944, where recipient shows as: - Dugald McAlpine Esq., Resident Engineer, Oudh and Tirhut Railway, Mansi b). Efficiency Medal published in Indian Army Order No.838 of 7 September 1937 Dugald McAlpine son of Hugh McAlpine (Builder) & Margaret McAlpine (nee Fisher) was a native of Lochgilphead, Aryllshire, Scotland, where he was born on, 24 July 1902. Dugald secured an appointment with the Bengal & North Western Railway, in India, in the early 1920's. Various shipping passenger manifests from the inter-war period, show that he worked in India from the 1920's to 1950's, encompassing the period of India's freedom struggle, the Second World War, the creation of the independent sovereign states of India and Pakistan in August 1947, and the ensuing horrors of partition. As a Senior 'Railways Manager' his logistics skills would have been especially valuable to the British colonial war effort in India during the period 1941-1945, as evinced by the award of the well earned M.B.E. Dugald McAlpine, is recorded as having died at Grangemouth, Stirlingshire, Scotland, on, 11 September 1990 Both medals complete with their original silk ribands as issued. The M.B.E. with 'Silver' marked mounting brooch that retains its long hinged pin & clasp fittings, and the EM fitted with its issue long length riband Fathers Medal: For the recipients father's Volunteer Force Long Service Medal (5th Volunteer Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders), see the separate listing at item code 21680 Condition: EF

A Scottish seaman\'s \'Killed by enemy U-Boat Action\' Great War casualty medal pair: \'Donkeyman\' James Alexander Dunlop, late S.S. \'Hogarth\' - British War Medal. Silver issue (James A. Dunlop) - Interallied Victory Medal (James A. Dunlop) Killed-in-Action: James Alexander Dunlop lost his life to enemy action, when the U-Boat 107 torpedoed and sank the S.S. Hogarth, of the Aberdeen Steam Navigation Company on, 7 June 1918, when only 1 x crew-member survived the sinking, the ship sinking with the loss of 26 x dead The life and supreme sacrifice of Jamesd Alexander Dunlop is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, where his name is included on one of the panels of the Tower Hill Memorial, London Important: James A. Dunlop is a unique name in the Mercantile Marine medal index cards held at The National Archives Medals verification: Both medals verified as entitled per the recipients unique medal index card held and accessible at The National Archives, in the file series BT 351/1/39133 S.S. Hogarth: Was a merchantman built for carrying passengers and cargo between Aberdeen & London, constructed by Hall Russell & Co. Ltd at Aberdeen in, 1893. On 7th June 1918, \'Hogarth\' was torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine \'UB 107\' off the Longstone Light, Farne Islands whilst on passage from London to Aberdeen with a general cargo. Only a single survivor was picked up after floundering for nearly two days on a life-raft. The rest of the ship\'s crew were less fortunate, with the loss of the remaining 26 crew, including James Alexander Dunlop, and the Master D. Stephen, being killed in the attack and subsequent sinking of the S.S. \'Hogarth\' See the Aberdeen Maritime Museum collections which contain a wealth of materials and artefacts related to the S.S. Hogarth, including the war medals. memorial plaque and memorial scroll awarded in respect of the ships master Captain D. Stephen. Amongst the museum\'s collection is a group photograph of the crew of S.S. Hogarth - presumably including James A. Dunlop James Alexander Dunlop, eldest son of James Alexander Dunlop (Chemical Worker Foreman) and Christina Falconer Dunlop (nee McDonald) was a native of, Aberdeen, Scotland, where he was born in 1887. By the time of the 1901 National Census for Scotland, James was living with his parents and 6 x younger siblings, comprising, 4 x brothers (John, Charles William & David) and 2 x sisters (Mary & Margaret ), at their residence located at, 15 Baltic Street, Aberdeen, and at which time he was, as a 14 year old employed as a \'Boilermaker\'s Apprentice\'. England, the family had relocated to, Walton, West Darby, Lancashire,a district of the great port city of Liverpool, from where the father continued to ply his trade as a \'Mariner\'. In 1891, the family occupants comprised the parents, 4 x sons, vis Allan, Duncan, Charles & Duncan, together with a daughter, Margaret. In 1911, Duncan (described as a Joiner), was living with his widowed mother, his elder brother Allan, and a niece, Grace Campbell, at their residence at, By In 1891, the family comprising the parents, and children, were residing at, 36 Esmond Street, Anfield, Liverpool. At the time of his death, James Alexander Dunlop had been residing with his wife, Jessie Ann Dunlop (nee Davidson) and family at, 25 Justice Street, Aberdeen, Scotland Condition: Both medals fitted with original silk watered \'moire\' ribands Condition: EF

A Scottish Volunteer Officer?s long service medal pair and gold prize medal group of 3: Major James Cowan Paterson, T.D. 5th Battalion The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) late 1st Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteer Corps - Territorial Decoration. EDVII issue. With integral top brooch bar. H/M?s for 1909 - Volunteer Force Long Service Medal. EDVII issue - 1st Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers. Gold (not H/M) prize medal named & dated 1890 The gold medal dimensions are approx 36mm long & 22mm wide. Obverse; A garter/belt within inscribed /inlaid ?D.Coy.1st L.R.V.? in centre insignia of the 1/LRVC, and on top the suspension has been engraved with the figure of a Bishop with a crook. Reverse; Section Prize Won By Corp J.C. Paterson 1890 Note: Territorial Decoration published in London Gazette issue of 6 September 1910 James Cowan Paterson, the son of David and Agnes Paterson, was a native of Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1866. James was a long serving member of the Volunteer Force and later the Territorial Force through which he rose through the ranks (he was first commissioned Second Lieutenant, 4 March 1896) serving throughout with the same unit, 1st Lanarkshire Volunteer Rifles Corps, which was later restyled as 5th Battalion The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). By profession James was a Chartered Accountant (he had qualified as C.A. sometime prior to 1891. Captain and Honorary Major James Cowan Paterson T.D., 5th Battalion The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) died at his home, 25 Sutherland Avenue, Maxwell Park, Glasgow, Scotland ,on 12 April 1933, at the age of 60 years Condition: GVF and better

A Scottish Volunteers South African War - Second World War campaign group of 5: Staff Sergeant Robert Campbell, Army Service Corps, late Volunteer Service Company Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - QSA Medal. \'CC\' \'OFS\' \'Jo\'burg\' \'DH\' \'SA 1901\' (7282 Pte R. Campbell, V: Co: A. & S. Highrs:) - 1914-15 Star (6, S. Sjt. R. Campbell, A.S.C.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (6, S. Sjt. R. Campbell, A.S.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (6, S. Sjt. R. Campbell, A.S.C.) - Defence Medal Important: The QSA medal and clasps are all verified from respective Medal Rolls. This being 1 of only 26 medals with this particular clasp combination issued to men of the Argylls Volunteer Company(s) that served in the South African War The recipient Robert Campbell a native of; 4, Craig Street, Cathcart, Glasgow, served as a volunteer in both the South African War and the Great War. During the Great War he first entered a theatre of war on 24 May 1915, when he landed at Gallipoli as part of the 52nd Lowland Division. He also earned a Silver War Badge and Territorial Force Efficiency Medal for his services in the Great War Condition: VF

A Scottish Yeomanry 'Gallipoli' campaign medal group of 3: Private Robert McKechnie, Fife and Forfar Yeomanry - 1914-15 Star (1930 Pte. R. McKechnie, Fife & Forfar Y.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1930 Pte. R. McKechnie, Fife & Forfar Y.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1930 Pte. R. McKechnie, Fife & Forfar Y.) Important: Reference the recipients respective Medal Index Card, it is confirmed that Private Robert McKechnie of the Fife and Forfar Yeomanry, first entered theatre of war '2B Balkans' (read for 'Gallipoli') on 26 September 1915. The MIC is also annotated to show that the recipient was awarded a Silver War Badge, which latter roll shows that Robert McKechnie had enlisted in the British Army on 25 August 1914, and took his discharge on 28 November 1917 Each medal fitted with stitched contemporary silk watered weave ribands Condition: GVF

A Scottish Yeomanry Great War campaign medal group of 3: Private William Andrews, Lothians and Border Horse - 1914-15 Star (1727 Pte. W. Andrews Loth. & Bord. H.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1727 Pte. W. Andrews Loth. & Bord. H.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1727 Pte. W. Andrews Loth. & Bord. H.) Note: All medals confirmed as entitled per the respective Medal Index Card wherein it is shown that William Andrews first entered theatre of war 'France' on 22 September 1915 Condition: EF

A Scottish Yeomanry North West Europe campaign and long service medal group of 5: Trooper R. Crawford. Fife and Forfar Yeomanry (Royal Armoured Corps) - 1939-45 Star - France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI 1st type 'Territorial' bar (7890632 Tpr. R. Crawford. F. F. Yeo.) Recipients unique Army Number is from the block allocatted to the Royal Tank Corps in 1920 The recipeint was a Trooper serving with the Fife and Forfar Yeomanry (Royal Armoured Corps) at the time of qualifying for his Efficiency Medal Condition: GVF

A Scottish \'Chindit\' lot including Efficiency Medal. EIIR issue with \'T & A V R\' bar: Sergeant William Kennedy McFadyen, 52nd Lowland Volunteers, late Royal Artillery Efficiency Medal EIIR issue with \'T & A V R\' bar (23939412 Sgt. W. K. McFadyen 52 Lowland) Note: The Efficiency Medal with clasp \'T & A V R\' bar was only issued between 1967-1982 Medal sold together with the original named white card box of issue, and silk ribbon bars as-worn by the recipient with ribands of: - The 1939-1945 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal (T & A V R riband) - Voluntary Service Medal Also sold together with: - London Midland & Scottish Railway Ambulance Brigade (Scotland Division): Long Service Medal (W. McFadyen 5919 1946) - Royal Life Saving Medal. Bronze. Cased in leatherette case of issue the medal named & dated to W. K. McFadyen Nov 1928) - Receipt for medal and ribbons mounting dated April 1958 - Medal mounters business card - Brown manila envelope with recipients service / unit details from circa 1958 London Midland & Scottish Railway Ambulance Brigade (Scotland Division): Silver-gilt medal (W. McFadyen 5919 1946) Maker: With makers marks for \'Alexander Clark & Company\' on reverse Metal: Silver gilt (silver hallmarks for Birmingham, 1948) Dimension: 26mm Important: The medal was awarded with different obverse designs for \'England\' & \'Scotland\'. This medal being the scarcer \'Scotland Division\' William Kennedy McFadyen, was the third and youngest son of Colour Sergeant Andrew Kennedy McFadyen (a \'Professional Soldier\' with Highland Light Infantry) and Amelia Sarah Jane McFadyen (nee Titcombe). Of paternal Scottish heritage, William was born in Reading, Berkshire, on, 14 August 1914. After leaving school, William pursued a career as a Merchant Seaman, being employed and serving variously with: Williamson-Buchanan Turbine Steamers Ltd; Clan Line Steamers Ltd & London Midland & Scottish Steamship Services. During the Second World War, circa 1940, William enlisted in the British Army, and was allocated the unique British Army number 991690 - from the block allocated to the Royal Artillery in 1920 - on being posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery (he joined 6th Field Training Regiment on, 15 December 1940), and from there was posted to the 155th (Lanarkshire Yeomanry) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, and deployed to India. Most of 155th (Lanarkshire Yeomanry) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, shipped to Malaya, where the remnants of the unit were captured, at the fall of Singapore Colony, on,15 February 1942. However, 1 x battery, including William McFadyen remained behind in India, where the unit formed the nucleus of the newly raised, 160th Field Regiment Royal Artillery, and subsequently served in Burma under higher formation 14th Army, during which time he served as a \'Chindit\' (the medals were sourced with a wide ensemble of insignia worn by William Kennedy McFadyen, including, Chindits - Special Force - cloth sleeve insignia, Lanarkshire Yeomanry insignia, & Royal Artillery badges, all of which are being listed and sold separately form the medals. William\'s extant Royal Artillery Attestation record, held and accessible at The National Archives, shows that he was transferred to the Essex Regiment on, 14 October 1944 - which date and posting is significant Chindit Service 51st/69th Regiment Royal Artillery: From February to April 1943 Major-General Orde Wingate\'s Long Range Penetration (LRP) Groups, the \'Chindits\', had carried out their first operation into Japanese-held Burma (Operation Longcloth). After the lessons learned it was decided to increase \'Special Force\' to six brigades for future operations, and 70th Division was selected to be broken up to provide three of these. 16th Brigade and 51st (W&C) Field Rgt left the division on 29 September 1943. In September the regiment was joined by 587 (Independent) Field Bty, which had been formed in India in 1942 from a troop of A Bty, 160th Field Rgt. The augmented regiment then handed in its guns and began converting to an infantry role. On 18 October 51st (W&C) Field Rgt was amalgamated with 69th (Duke of Connaught\'s Hampshire) Light Anti-Aircraft/Anti-Tank Rgt to form an infantry battalion designated 51st/69th Regiment, RA, which trained in the LRP role The combined regiment formed 51 and 69 Columns of 16th Bde for the Second Chindit Expedition (Operation Thursday). After several changes of plan, 16th Bde under Brig Bernard Fergusson began its long march from Ledo in Assam into Burma on 5 February, proceeding down a single-file track towards Hkalak Ga. The going was extremely difficult, and the head of the brigade took until 16 February to cover the 35 miles (56 km) to Hkalak Ga. Progress was then quicker, and the brigade reached the Chindwin River on 28 February, 10 days behind schedule. It turned a sandbank into an airstrip and then began crossing the river on 1 March aboard assault boats brought in by gliders. The head of the column moved off that night towards its objective of Indaw, detaching two columns (possibly 51 and 69) to attack Lonkin. The rest of 16th Bde established a stronghold codenamed \'Aberdeen\' near Manhton and on 22 March gliders flew in material to construct an airstrip. The fresh 14th Bde then began to be flown in on 23 March, but 16th Bde was ordered to attack Indaw without time for concentrate or for rest after its long march. The other six columns of the brigade made the attack, but it failed with heavy casualties. Fergusson then concentrated his brigade in the hills to reorganise and await support By the beginning of April 16 Bde was back at \'Aberdeen\', while the fresh Chindit formations were being flown in to continue the operation. It was then decided to fly out the exhausted units of 16th Bde. The brigade was moved to Comilla in East Bengal and by 17 May was at Bangalore in India. About a quarter of the personnel of 51st/69th Rgt were sent to the UK, either because they were unfit for further service after their exertions and sickness or were eligible for repatriation under the \'Python\' scheme after three years and eight months\' overseas service. The remainder of the regiment were drafted to 1st Battalion Essex Regiment, which had also returned from the Chindit expedition, and continued as infantry until the end of the war. However, the Chindits did not see action again and \'Special Force\' was disbanded in February 1945 Post War: In the late 1950\'s William enlisted in the Territorial Army, being allocated the unique army number 23939412, and in 1958, was holding the rank of Corporal while serving with the Royal Army Pay Corps attached to the Cameronians, where he was based at Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. By the time he was awarded the EM TAVR, he held the rank of Sergeant, and although in his 50\'s (he was born in 1914) would have been retained in the TAVR under special conditions due to his specialist services / qualifications A fine assemblage of awards and insignia to a former \'Chindit Soldier\' See other separate listings for \'McFadyen\' including badges and his father\'s medal & regimental insignia Condition:The EM is EF

A Scottish \'Digger\'s\' Great War casualty medal pair: Corporal Thomas McGillivary Cran, 9th Light Trench Mortar Battery, Australian Imperial Force - British War Medal. Silver issue (734 Cpl. T. Mc G. Cran 9 L.T.M.B. A.I.F.) - Interallied Victory Medal (734 Cpl. T. M. Cran 9 -L.T.M.B. A.I.F.) Sold together with: - Australian Imperial Force. Cap badge. Kings Crown, complete with slider suspension as issued - Australia. Blackened brass shoulder title. Complete with 2 x copper loop fittings as issued Important: Corporal Thomas Cran is recorded as having 'Died Of Wounds' at Ploegstreet Wood, Belgium, on 12 June 1917 Note: Both medals confirmed as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War (recipients extant service papers held by the Australian National Archives refer) Thomas McGillivary Cran, son of John Cran (a Farmer) and Elizabeth Cran (nee McGillivary) was a native of, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where he was born on 28 January 1885. His father farmed at Farmton, Glenkindie, Strathdon. Prior to the Great War, Thomas had migrated to Australia. Thomas attested for service with the 36th Battalion Australian Imperial Force on 8 March 1916 at West Maitland New South Wales, giving his age as 30 and his profession as 'Engine Driver'. After a period of training in Australia and later in England he embarked for France in November of that year, and was assigned to the 9th Light Trench Mortar Battery from 8 May 1917. Promoted Temporary Corporal a day later, sadly he was not to enjoy his new unit or step up in rank for long as on 2 June 1917 he was wounded in action and died of his injuries on 12 June - an annotation in his record notes: 'Died of wounds received accidentally owing to explosion of ammunition dump at Ploegsteert Wood'. A parcel of personal effects was forwarded to his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Cran, of Clifton Road, Aberdeen, Scotland. The life and supreme sacrifice of Thomas Cran, who Died-of-Wounds died during the Great War, is perpetuated by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, at the Boulogne Easter Cemetery, Boulogne, France, where his bodily remains lie buried. He is also commemorated on the Clatt War Memorial 1914-1919, located at Clatt, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This latter rural memorial listing 7 x soldiers, Thomas being the only one who served with the dominion forces For those with a particular interest in the 'Fallen' of the Great War who hailed from the, Strathdon area, of, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, see the monumental web-site for the Kennethmont, Gartly, Rhyne & Kearn and Clatt war memorials at; - www.kinnethmont.co.uk Condition: Medals are EF

A Scottish \'Rock-Ape\'s\' Second World War campaign medal pair and insignia lot: Sergeant William Henderson, Royal Air Force Regiment - Defence Medal - War Medal Sold together with: - Original medals GVI transmittal box addressed \'Mr. W. Henderson, 6 Dalgety Road, Edinburgh 7\' - Royal Air Force. Cap Badge. King\'s Crown, gilding metal. Complete with loop fittings - 2 x Royal Air Force Sergeants woven cloth chevrons. WW2 era. Used - R.A.F. Regiment pair of cloth woven shoulder titles. Used. WW2 era - Royal Air Force. Ground Gunner qualification cloth woven badge. Unmounted. WW2 era - Royal Air Force. Gunner qualification badge. Woven silk panel on cloth. Unmounted. WW2 era - Royal Air Force. Pair of \'Leading Aircraftman\' sleeve insignia. Printed (scarce). Unmounted. WW2 era - Royal Air Force: A \'Sweetheart\' brooch. Gilt and enamel \'Kings Crown\' reduced size \'Brevet\' (Wings). Retaining hinged pin & clasp - Original ID Photo. Recipient in Battle Dress wearing R.A.F. Regiment shoulder titles. Reverse pencil inscribed \'Cpl Henderson\' Note: The senders address on reverse of the medal transmittal box is labelled from O i/c Infantry Records, South Methven Street, Perth, Scotland, and suggests that William Henderson had at some time also served with an infantry regiment of the British Army prior to, or after serving with the Royal Air Force Regiment Royal Air Force Regiment: The Royal Air Force Regiment (RAF Regiment) is part of the Royal Air Force and functions as a specialist corps. Founded by Royal Warrant in 1942, the Corps carries out basic security tasks relating to the protection of delivery of air power. Examples of such tasks are non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO), recovery of downed aircrew (joint personnel recovery – JPR), defence of airfields by way of aggressively patrolling and actively seeking out infiltrators in a large area surrounding air-fields. The key tenet of the RAF Regiments role is based around defensive security operations, rather than the Army’s more traditional offensive infantry role, which is to close with and kill the enemy; notwithstanding, this does require active patrolling just outside the Airfield perimeter. In addition the RAF Regiment provides Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) to the British Army in the Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) role, and provides a very small (flight size) commitment to the Special Forces Support Group as Tactical air controllers and some CBRN specialists 1944-1945: During the War the RAF Regiment grew to a force of over 80,000 men. In late June 1944, with the British Army fighting in Normandy where it was sustaining heavy losses and at the same time suffering from a severe shortage of manpower, it was decided to transfer 25,000 officers and men of the RAF Regiment to the army, mostly to the infantry and the Foot Guards, to be retrained Condition: Mostly GVF and better

A seafarers Great War campaign service medal group of 4: Chief Cook William Jonathan Surr, Mercantile Fleet Auxiliary - 1914-15 Star (W. Surr, Sh.Ck., M.F.A.) - British War Medal (W. Surr, Ch.Ck. M.F.A.) - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal 1914-18 (William J. Surr) - Interallied Victory Medal (W. Surr, Ch.Ck. M.F.A.) Important: All medals confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of the Mercantile Marine Reserve (ref ADM 171/132) for the trio, and the recipients Mercantile Marine War Service medal index card for the MMWS medal William Surr was a native of Bootle, Liverpool, England, where he had been born in 1882. By profession a Merchant Seaman - the England & Wales National Census 1911, records William Surr, as a Cook (Seafarer), married to Mary Surr and living at his residence at 5 Thornton Street, Litherland, Lancashire, together with three children, all boys, William, Thomas and John Surr. William died in October 1933, and his remains were buried at Ford Cemetery, Liverpool, on 26 October 1933. At the time of his death William was 51 years of age. Condition: GVF

A Second Afghan War pair to an Officer of the Ludhiana Sikhs who was in the \'Kabul to Kandahar March\': Major Tudor Lay, 4th (Militia) Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment late Bengal Staff Corps, 15th (Ludhiana) Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry & 109th Foo - Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With clasp 'Kandahar ' (Lt. T. Lay. 15th Ben: N:I:) - Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (Lieut: T. Lay. 15th Regt. Bengal N.I.) Tudor Lay, son of Mark Josselyn Lay (a Master Mariner) & Lucy Lay (nee Greaves) was a native of Leamington, Warwickshire, England, where he was born on 2 October 1853. Tudor's military service began with the purchase of a commission in the Militia. He obtained his Commission as a Lieutenant on 1 December 1871, and served firstly with the West Essex Militia. On 2 December 1874, Tudor transferred to the Regular British Army on which date he joined the 109th (Bombay Infantry) Regiment of Foot (subsequently restyled the Leinster Regiment in 1881). Tudor first served overseas in India from 25 March 1875 to 20 March 1878, and then in Afghanistan and India from June 1880 to April 1883. During his second period of service in India he was posted attached to the 15th Bengal Native Infantry (Loodianah Sikhs) and served with the Sikhs during the second campaign of the Second Afghan War, and is confirmed as being present and taking part in the march from Kabul to the relief of Kandahar, the return o the Sibi by the Hurnai route, and being present at the reconnaissance of 31 August, 1880, and the Battle of Kandahar. In total Lieuntenant Lay served one and a half years with the 15th Sikhs between 1880-1882 The 15th Sikhs had a busy time during the Second Afghan War, serving in both campaigns over the period 1878-1880. Commanded by Lt. Colonel G. R. Hennessy. The 15th Sikhs joined General Stewart's invasion force on 24th October 1878 at Multan. At Sukkur the regiment was split into half-battalions, with one proceeding to Kandahar and Kelat-i-Ghilzai, and the other escorting a large convoy to Kandahar - the regiment was reunited at Kandahar in February 1879, where it garrisoned the citadel. At the end of March 1880 the Sikhs marched through the valley of Khushk-i-Nakhud, and it joined Stewart's column on its way to Kabul at Karez-i-Oba. Four days later they saw action at Ahmed Khel, and then again at Arzu on 23rd April. Operations in and around the Logar Valley included fighting at Jabar Kila in May. After marching with Roberts' column to Kandahar in August, the 15th Sikhs were heavily involved in fighting Ghazis during the reconnaissance of Ayub Khan's position, and it was engaged again on the following day at the Battle of Kandahar. They returned to India in October, reopening the Hurnai route to Sibi For their services in the Second Afghan War, the 15th Sikhs were awarded the below following Battle Honours; - Afghanistan 1878-80 - Ahmed Khel - Kandahar During his time in British India, Tudor obtained 'Higher Standard' language proficiency in both Urdu (the lingua franca of the Indian Army) & Hindi On retiring from service with the Bengal Staff Corps, Tudor returned to the United Kingdom, to pursue a Civilian career, as a 'Barrister' (as second career in which he thrived in the legal profession -appointed Magistrate in 1907 - the late Victorian and Edwardian era newspapers being richly peppered with reports and details of many court-room cases and battles fought by Tudor Lay). While pursuing a successful legal career, Tudor held a commission in the 4th Lincolnshire Militia, in which he served as a Captain (from 17 December 1887) and was holding the appointment of Major when he resigned his commission on 25 November 1893. During the South African War, he was recalled for service with the Depot of the 3rd Royal Reserve Regiment, and although he volunteered for service in South Africa, he never served overseas during the South African War and between June 1900 to 16 May 1901 remained throughout in the United Kingdom during which time he obtained a 'Hythe' Certificate in Musketry in 1901 (the 1901 National Census for England & Wales records Tudor as employed as a Major with the 3rd Royal Reserve Regiment, and then living at St Leonards, Hythe, Kent, England . His Officer records show that his services were finally dispensed with by the military (i.e. no longer liable to recall) on 11 December 1902 Tudor Lay was married to Julia Marrien Kysh (daughter of Colonel John Arthur Kysh, late Army Pay Department & 109th Regiment, who was born on 2 July 1857 in, Kerkira, Ionian Islands, Greece) whom he had married at Berwick Upon Tweed, Northumberland, England, on 1 May 1880 (immediately prior to his service during the Second Afghan War). Major Tudor Lay, of 4 Essex Court, Temple, Middlesex and The Rectory Blakeney Norfolk, is recorded as having died at the Grand Hotel, Mentone, France, on 26 December 1919. Curiously, Major Tudor Lay, avoided 'Internement for the Duration of Hostilities' in the opening week of the Great War, when in 1914, he was caught up by events while travelling or working on the Continent; Quote (Chelmsford Chronicle issue, of 9 January 1920); At the Lexden and Winstree Bench on Saturday the Chairman (Capt. Kelso., R.N.) referred to the death of Major Tudor, which had occurred at Mentone. Major Lay had a considerable Knowledge of men and ideas, and he always gave sound advice to those who sought his counsel. He was called to the Bar in 1892, and was appointed a Magistrate in 1907. They recollected his narrow escape from being captured by the Germans at the outbreak of war, when he was just able to get over the frontier before the declaration. He was gentle and considerate, kind-hearted and just. Unquote. As testimony to the humanity of Major Lay (a Freemason), a major local bequest was made following his death as under; Quote (Chelmsford Chronicle issue, of 19 March 1920); The half of the residuary personal estate of the late Major Tudor Lay, formerly of Walcotts Hall, Great Tey, is on his wife's death, to be given upon trust to the Vicar and churchwardens of St. Barnabas, Great Tey, for the sick of the parish. The gross value of the estate is ?14597.00 Unquote. Sold together with respective 'Regimental' extract pages from 'The Afghan Campaign of 1878-1880' (S.H. Shadbolt, 1972 Reprint) giving summary of the campaign service of the 15th Sikhs during the Afghan War, together with biographical statement of the regimental services of British Officers including Lieutenant Lay, Condition: GVF & better

A Second Afghanistan War campaign and long service pair: Gunner Robert Dover, Royal Artillery - Afghanistan War Medal 1878-80. Clasp 'Ali Musjid' (6544 Driv: R. Dover. E/3 Bde R A.) - Military LS&GC Medal. Victorian (10797. Gunr R. Dover. No 8. Div: Cst Bde R.A.) Important: Both medals and clasp confirmed as the recipients full medal entitlement as enumerated in the recipients extant service papers. The China medal and clasp confirmed in the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/54) and the LS&GC Medal authorised by G.O. 107 of 1884 Robert Dover was a native of Wymondham, Norfolk, England, where he was born circa 1848. Robert attested for service with the British Army, and the Royal Regiment of Artillery, at Norwich, on 22 January 1866. At the time of his enlistment he claimed to be 18 years of age, and described himself as having been a 'Labourer' by Trade. In his subsequent military career, he accumulated a total of 21 years and 4 days service, of which 13 years and 76 days was spent on overseas service as under; - India: 13 December 1867 to 22 July 1881 His entire military life was spent with the Royal Regiment of Artillery Gunner Dover was never promoted during his 21 years of military service. He took his final discharge on 25 January 1887, at which time he is confirmed in his papers as having qualified for both the LSGC and Afghanistan War Medal with clasp. His name never appeared in the regimental defaulters book, and he was never tried by Court Martial. His overall character and military conduct being described as 'Exemplary' His intended place of residence after taking his discharge from the army was cited as being Pimlico, London, England The recipients service papers are extant and are accessible / available from The National Archives Condition: VF

A Second Afghanistan War campaign pair: Sepoy Dudheeram Konwor 4th Goorkha Regiment - Afghanistan 1880. 'Ali Musjid' 'Kabul' 'Kandahar' (Sepoy Dudheeram Konwor 4th Goorkha Regt) - Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (Sepoy Dudheeram Konwor 4th Goorkha Regt) Note: The Second Afghanistan War 1878-80 marked the first occasion on which the 4th Goorkha Regiment served outside of India on active campaign service. Their services in this war resulted in the regiment receiving it's first battle honours, which were 'Ali Musjid' 'Kabul 1879' 'Kandahar 1880' and 'Afghanistan 1878-80' The pair in unusually good condition for an Indian Army recipient Condition: GVF

A Second China War campaign and long service pair: Private William Southam 2nd Battalion 60th Royal Rifles - China 1857-60. 'Taku Forts 1860' & 'Pekin 1860' (Wm Southam 2nd Bn 60th Royal Rifles) - Military LS&GC Medal. Victorian issue (189. Pte W. Southam, 2-60th Foot) William Southam, was a native of the parish of St. Paul, Aylesford, Buckinghamshire, England, born circa 183. He attested for service with the British Army at Westminster, Middlesex on 16 November 1868. At the time of his enlistment he claimed to be 22 years of age, and described himself as being a 'Groom' by Trade. In his subsequent military career, he accumulated a total of 20 years and 159 days service with the colours , the majority of which - 12 years 248 days - was spent on overseas service as under; - East Indies: 10 years 298 days - China: 1 year 315 days His entire military life was spent on regimental service with the 2nd Battalion 60th Royal Rifles He was never promoted, remaining a 'Private' soldier throughout his almost 21 years service with the colours . He took his final discharge on 23 April 1879, at which time he is confirmed in his papers as having qualified for both the LSGC and China War medal, this latter with 2 x clasps. His name only appeared twice in the regimental defaulterers book, and he was never tried by Court Martial. His overall character and military conduct being described as 'Very Good' His intended place of residence after taking his discharge from the army was cited as a street adress in London Sold together with a hard copy set of the recipients service papers (for overseas clients the papers will only be sent by email attachment) The medals mounted in the court-style on card for display purposes Condition: VF

A Second China War campaign and long service pair: Sergeant George Kennedy, Royal Artillery late No 4 Battery, 12th Brigade, Royal Artillery - China 1857-60. 'Canton 1857' (Serjt Geo. Kennedy, No 4 B. 12th Bde Rl Arty) - Military LS&GC Medal. Victorian issue (5123 Serjt Geoe. Kennedy Depot R A) Important: Both medals and clasp confirmed as the recipients full medal entitlement as enumerated in the recipients extant service papers. The China medal and clasp confirmed in the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/40) George Kennedy, was a native of Ulsterman, from Shankill, Lurgan, County Antrim, Ireland, where he was born circa 1824. George attested for service with the British Army, and the Royal Regiment of Artillery, at Lisburn, on 11 September 1826. At the time of his enlistment he claimed to be 22 years of age, and described himself as being a 'Weaver' by Trade. In his subsequent military career, he accumulated a total of 21 years and 21 days service, of which 5 years and 4 months was spent on overseas service as under; - Barbados: 2 years 10 months - China: 2 years 6 months His entire military life was spent with the Royal Regiment of Artillery Sergeant George Kennedy took his final discharge on 1 October 1867, at which time he is confirmed in his papers as having qualified for both the LSGC and China War medal, this latter with 1 x clasp. His name never appeared in the regimental defaulters book, and he was never tried by Court Martial. His overall character and military conduct being described as 'Exemplary' His intended place of residence after taking his discharge from the army was cited as being Pimlico, London, England The recipients service papers are extant and are accessible / available from The National Archives Condition: VF

A Second War ‘Burma theatre’ M.B.E. group of seven awarded to Captain T. Chapman, Royal Artillery, who served as Quartermaster of the 24th Anti Tank Regiment R.A. with the 7th Indian Division - The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 2nd type, breast badge - The 1939-45 Star. No star (183448 Capt (QM) T. Chapman M.B.E. R.A.) - The Burma Star. No clasp (183448 Capt (QM) T. Chapman M.B.E. R.A.) - Defence Medal (183448 Capt (QM) T. Chapman M.B.E. R.A.) - War Medal (183448 Capt (QM) T. Chapman M.B.E. R.A.) - Coronation Medal 1937 - Military LS&GC Medal. GVI 1st issue \'Regular Army\' (1039297 W.O. Cl. II. T. Chapman. R.A.) Note: All of the Second World War campaign medals are contemporary privately named M.B.E. (Military) London Gazette 17 January 1946: ‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma:-Captain (Quartermaster) Thomas Chapman, Royal Regiment of Artillery.’ The official recommendation is quoted below: Quote, This officer has served as Quartermaster of the Regiment since before it left England in 1941. By his loyalty, efficiency and industry he has contributed largely to the success of the Regiment in its participation in the campaigns of the Seventh Indian Division during the past two years, particularly in Burma between 15 February and 15 May 1945, when the Batteries of the Regiment were widely separated. His resourcefulness and untiring attention to the needs and requirements of ammunition, food and comforts for the personnel of the Batteries actively engaged against the enemy contributed very largely to the very high morale displayed on all occasions by all ranks of the Regiment. In and out of action during periods of reorganisation and refitting this officer has never spared himself in the work he has put in for the regiment, and his devotion to duty has been at all times worthy of the highest praise. The Regiment has often been called on to perform duties outside its normal roles, and its success in these duties has largely been due to the administrative work done by the Quartermaster and the very willing manner in which he has successfully shouldered the burden of the extra work entailed Unquote 7th Indian Infantry Division February - May 1945: With regards to the specific period of actions referred to in the officer\'s recommendation, the 7th Indian Infantry Division was in the thick of the Burma fighting. During late February 1945, the division captured vital bridgeheads across the Irrawaddy River near Pakokku. During March, as part of the decisive Battle of Central Burma, the division was involved in several battles at Myingyan and Yenangyaung. During April, the division once again came under command of XXXIII Corps and advanced down the west bank of the Irrawaddy. After Rangoon, the capital, was captured in early May, the division was directly commanded by the new headquarters of Twelfth Army and resisted Japanese diversionary attacks across the Sittang River during the monsoon Thomas Chapman, was a native of Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, where he was born in 1901. At the time he enlisted at the British Army, at Newport, on 3 October 1918, he described himself as a \'Farrier\' by trade. His notified next of kin, his mother, was reported to be living at, 1 Milligan Road, Swanmore, Ryde, Isle of Wight. He had considerable experience of overseas service in British India, as apart from his service there in the period 1941-45, he had also first served in India as early as 1920 The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn in a laddered effect by the officer. The medals suspended from silk ribands on a white metal mounting bar, this latter retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold with photocopied M.B.E. recommendation and extract page from the 1937 Coronation Medal Roll Condition: GVF

A Second World War & \'Double Long Service\' medal group of 7 to a \'Middlesex Gunner\': Staff Sergeant Charles E. Campbell, Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers, late Royal Artillery & Middlesex Regiment The group of 7 x medals comprise: - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The France and Germany Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR \'Malaya\' (6203659 S/Sgt. C. E. Campbell. R.E.M.E.) - Military LS&GC. EIIR \'Regular Army\' (6203659 S. Sgt. C. E. Campbell. REME.) - Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue \'Territorial\' (6203659 Bmbr. C. Campbell. R.A.) Important: The recipient\'s unique Army number 6203659 is from the block allocated to the Middlesex Regiment (The Diehards) in 1920, and in use sequentially through to circa 1941 A search of the National Register for England & Wales (April, 1939) records only one C. E. Campbell of \'fighting age\' who is described as having any Territorial Army affiliations, viz Charles E. Campbell, who is shown recorded as a \'Military Reservist\'. Charles E. Campbell, son of Percival Thomas Couch Campbell (a Master Mariner) and Ann Elizabeth Campbell was born in Wandsworth, London on 1919. In 1939, Charles was residing at home with his parents and siblings, and employed as a \'Flooring Specialist\' and described as a \'Military Reservist\' Note: The recipient\'s initial progression from service with the Middlesex Regiment to the Royal Artillery is consistent with the history of the 9th (Territorial Army) Battalion Middlesex Regiment. During the inter-war years the Middlesex Regiment had 3 x Territorial Army battalions viz, 7th, 8th & 9th. In 1938 the 9th Battalion, The Duke of Cambridge\'s Own (Middlesex Regiment) was one of several Territorial Army battalions to be converted for an Anti-Aircraft role, and was restyled 9th Battalion, The Middlesex Regiment (DCO) (60th Search Light Regiment), with Headquarters located at Willesden Green, London. In 1940 the battalion was formally transferred to the Royal Regiment of Artillery when it became 60th Search Light Regiment, RA (9th Bn, The Middlesex Regiment) - the unit being permitted to retain it\'s Middlesex Regiment cap badge insignia, flashes and regimental buttons. In 1942 the unit was again restyled becoming 126th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RA (9th Bn, The Middlesex Regiment). Under this latter designation the unit served in Normandy, Belgium and Netherlands during the campaign in North West Europe 1944-1945 North West Europe Campaign: 126th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RA (9th Bn, The Middlesex Regiment) landed in Normandy on 11?12 October 1944 and served thereafter throughout the victorious campaign in North West Europe as part of 74 AA Bde providing AA cover to 21st Army Group. Initially, it was deployed to Gheel, where it covered the artillery of I Corps (49th (West Riding) Infantry Division, 4th Army Group Royal Artillery (AGRA) and 59th AGRA) in Operation Rebound. Later, it formed part of \'Bob-Force\', holding the line of the Turnhout Canal alongside 104th US Infantry Division (the \'Timberwolves\'). During this period, it was frequently used to engage enemy sniper and mortar positions with ground fire, as well as firing at V-1s heading for Antwerp. When the south bank of the Scheldt at Antwerp was cleared, 74 AA Bde, with 126 LAA as its LAA component, was switched round the city to support the advance of II Canadian and I British Corps towards \'s-Hertogenbosch. It then took over protection of bridges along the road from the Maas to the Waal captured during Operation Market Garden. From 15 November 1944, the regiment defended the Nijmegen bridges against air and waterborne attack under command of 74 AA Bde and then of 1st Canadian Infantry Division. On 17 December, after weeks of quiescence, the Luftwaffe made a major effort to support its surprise attack in the Ardennes (the Battle of the Bulge). In 21st Army Group\'s sector, the Maas and Waal bridges were attacked by waves of Bf 109 and Fw 190 fighter-bombers operating at low level (below radar and HAA), which had to be engaged by LAA guns. Further low-level sweeps followed on 24 December. The regiment\'s positions were frequently shelled during the winter. Until the end of March 1945 there were almost daily engagements of single enemy aircraft in the area. During the operations in the Klever Reichswald (Operation Veritable), 126 LAA continued to defend the critical Waal and Maas crossings in support of II Canadian Corps. Improved radar techniques were allowing effective LAA barrages to be fired, driving the attackers back to higher levels into the range of HAA guns.64 In April, the regiment formed the basis of \'Kenforce\' under its CO, Lt-Col W.D. Kenyon, which included a troop of 2 S/L Rgt, a troop of 93 LAA, two companies of Belgian Fusiliers and Royal Navy detachments operating ASDIC to detect underwater attacks on the bridges. The regiment remained in these positions until the cease fire on 3 May 1945. The inter-war years \'Enlistment Books\' of the Middlesex Regiment are held in the archives of the National Army Museum in London, and will record specific details of the recipient The medals professionally court-mounted by Spink & Son Ltd and are as-worn by the recipient. The ribands and medals stitched down by cotton thread and the mounting pad retaining the orrginal ong stout hinged pin and clasp fittings An attractive \'Double Long Service\' grouping to a former \'Diehard Gunner\' Condition: GVF

A Second World War 'Battle of Hong Kong' - Lisbon Maru survivor group of 5: Corporal Munro, Royal Scots - The 1939-1945 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Royal Scots Regimental Medal (Munro) Condition: About EF

A Second World War ?14th Army? veterans campaign and long service medal group of 5: Private G. Shannon, Queens Own Cameron Highlanders - The 1939-45 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. EIIR issue ?Territorial? bar (895324 Pte. G. Shannon. Camerons.) Note: The recipients unique army number indicates that he originally enlisted with the Royal Artillery sometime prior to 1942 1st Battalion Queen?s Own Cameron Highlanders, was the only Cameron?s battalion to serve in Burma during the Second World War The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient, suspended on silk ribands. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Scarce to find EIIR issue long service medals named to the Cameron Highlanders on the market Condition: Edge bruise on EM otherwise the GVF

A Second World War and 'Mau Mau' Emergency group of 8: Captain James McKillop, Kenya Regiment late Black Watch - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star - Italy Star - France & Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - AGS Medal 1902. EIIR issue & clasp 'Kenya' (Capt J. McKillop, Kenya Regt) - Efficiency Medal. GVI second type & bar 'Kenya' (Lt. J. M. McKillop) Note: Awarded the Efficiency Medal (Kenya), published in The Official Gazette of the Colony and Protectorate of Kenya 24 October 1950 James McKillop, is reported to have been a been a flamboyant character, not least for his penchance of attending parades of the Kenya Regiment, asnd driving around around operational areas during the 'Mau Mau' emergency while driving his 'Rolls Royce' - at the time there was a shortage of transport in Kenya, and Officers were given a special allowance for using their own vehicles! James McKillop appears to have been a long time resident of Kenya (his 'first' Kenya Regiment enlistment number was 580 - a pre 1940 enlistment - with further enlistment numbers being 3830, 5616) In 1947 he is recorded as having been in a farm partnership with a chap called 'Prettejohn' on the 'Naro Moru Estate', before moving to the 'Sotik Estate' (Rift Valley) later in the same year, and at which place he is believed to have remained until leaving from Kenya shortly after independence According to one correspondent who knew of Captain McKillop in the Kenya Regiment, James McKillop had served throughout the Second World War with a battalion of the Black Watch James McKillop died 'Suddenly' (believed suicide) at Douglas, Isle-of-Man on 27 April 1967, at which time his relatives/kin were described as his sister Violet Ommanney (there was a David Ommanney who was a professional Hunter who may have been his brother in law), and his brother Ian McKillop Research: Hard copy of the Kenya Gazette apertaininG to the award of McKillop's EM will accompany the medals The group mounted professionally mounted in the 'swing style' suspended from contemporary silk ribbons. The mounting bar retaining it's long pin to reverse Condition: GVF

A Second World War and India Independence Medal group of 4: Rifleman Pahalman Gurung, 4th Gurkha Rifles - 1939-45 Star (51258 Rfn. Pahalman Gurung, 4 G.R.) - Burma Star (51258 Rfn. Pahalman Gurung, 4 G.R.) - War Medal (51258 Rfn. Pahalman Gurung, 4 G.R.) - India: Independence Medal (51258 Rfn. Pahalman Gurung, 4 G.R.) All medals are officially impressed Indian Army issues The group mounted untidily in the swing-style, and possibly as worn by the recipient 'In the Hills'. The mounting brooch bar retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A Second World War and Korean War campaign group of 5: Driver J. F. Stevenson, Royal Army Service Corps - France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Korea Medal (T/22793942 Dvr J.F. Stevenson. R.A.S.C.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp \'Korea\' The prefix T in the recipients unique Army Number indicates that he was an original enlistment into the Transport Section of the Royal Army Service Corps Sold together with the recipients pin-back full-size dress ribbon bar. The brooch bar retianing the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings The group mounted in the swing-style and \'as-worn\' by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary silk ribands and the mounting brooch bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About GVF

A Second World War and Korean War campaign medal group of 6: Private Pearson Durham Light Infantry, late Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry - 1939-45 Star - Italy Star - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI type II & clasp 'Malaya' (22540355 Pte. G. Pearson. K.O.Y.L.I.) - Korea Medal (22540355 Pte. G. H. Pearson. D.L.I.) - United Nations Service Medal. With clasp 'Korea Important: It has been suggested that Private G .H. Pearson, of 1st Battalion Durham Light Infantry was 'Wounded-in-Action' in Korea on 23 June 1953, and that the regimental history refers. Note however, that his name is not included in the published Korean War casualty Roll by Naval & Military Press (which initself is not complete) Condition: GVF

A Second World War and Korean War era campaign group of 5: Private J. Brown, 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI 'Palestine 1945-48' (14932822 Pte J. Brown. A.& S.H. (Duplicate)) - Korea Medal 1950-53 (14932822 Pte J. Brown. A.& S.H. (Duplicate)) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Note: The named campaign medals are both officially issued and marked duplicate medals Important: The recipient is confirmed as entitled to the GSM with Palestine 1945-48 clasp per the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/532) 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders were awarded the below two battle honours for their services during the Korean War; - Pakchon - Korea 1950-51 The group mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary silk ribands, with the mounting brooch bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Second World War and Korean War group of 3: Petty Officer T. Earle, Royal Navy - War Medal - Korea Medal (D/JX.166582. T. Earle. P.O. R.N.) - United Nations Service Medal with clasp \'Korea\' Condition: GVF

A Second World War and Palestine campaign medal group of 3: Staff Sergeant R. R. McRae, late 470 Ambulance Car Coy Royal Army Service Corps - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI issue 'Palestine 1945-48' (T/14440480 S. Sjt. R.R. McRae. R.A.S.C.) Important: The award of the GSM 1918 and clasp is confirmed per the respective regimental medal roll of the Royal Army Service Corps (ref WO 100/536), which is notated to confirm that Staff Sergeant McRae was serving with 470 Ambulance Car Company RASC in Palestine from 15 January 1946 through to 4 October 1948. The unit was based at Sarfand, Palestine during it's service in theatre, transferring to Egypt after the end of 'Mandate' Condition: GVF

A Second World War and popst-war Palestine campaign service group of 3: British Contstable J.R.G. Travers, Palestine Police - France and Germany Star - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI 'Palestine 1945-48' (676 B.Const. J.R.G. Travers. Pal.Police.) Important: Entitlement to GSM and clasp is confirmed in the respective medal roll (reference WO 100/546) where it is shown he qualified for the GSM and clasp on 11 January 1947, and served with the Palestine Police through to the end of the British Mandate there in 1948 Condition: EF

A Second World War and Post War campaign and long service group to a confirmed Dunkirk veteran: Sergeant Claud Greenwood, Royal Army Ordnance Corps late Royal Army Service Corps - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star - Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI first type & clasp \'Palestine 1945-48\' (T.71452 Sjt. C. Greenwood. R.A.S.C.) - Military LS&GC Medal. With \'Regualr Army\' bar (T.71452 Sjt. C. Greenwood. R.A.O.C.) - Dunkirk Medal 1940 Important: Sold together with recipients original \'Certificate of Service\' (a.k.a. Red Book) which confirms all his British medals and in addition shows active service in France and Flanders with the British Expeditionary Force between 3 April 1940 - 2 June 1940. Also included are two photographs of the recipient one in Military uniform with riband on battle dress, other in Boy Scout Leaders uniform Claud Greenwood who was born in 1916, enlisted for service with the British Army at Leeds, England on 13 April 1939. He went on to serve a total of 23 years and 219 days with the Army, taking his final discharge on 17 November 1962. After initial service with the Royal Army Service Corps, Claud later served on attachment with the Cyprus Regiment (the back of a photograph accompanying the group has this detail pencilled on it) and finally transferring to the Royal Army Ordnance Corps in 1951 and with which unit he served until his final discharge. His Military Conduct was described as \'Exemplary\'. Most of his career was spent on overseas service as shown in his certifcate of service as under; - B.E.F.: 61 Days - Iraq: 1 Year 119 Days - Middle East: 165 Days - North Africa: 1 Year 280 Days - M.E.F.: 167 Days - M.E.L.F.: 2 Years 356 Days - M.E.L.F.: 3 Years 6 Days - B.A.O.R.: 1 Year 81 Days - FARELF: 2 Years 357 days His United Kingdom residence appears to have been 24, Union Street, High Northgate, Darlington, Co Durham, as this is the address shown on the back of another photograph accompanying the lot which has been addressed to his wife! Condition: VF

A Second World War and Post War campaign medal group of 6: Sergeant McLean, 1st Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star - Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR 'Arabian Peninsula' (22815399 Sgt. W. McLean. Camerons) The recipients unique post-war 'Army Number' indicates that he would have taken his discharge and 're-enlisted' in the Army sometime after 1945 The medals mounted untidily in the swing-style, and presumably as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary silk ribands the medal mounting brooch bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Infrequent to see EIIR issue GSM 1918's named to the Cameron Highlanders on the market - the moreso those contained in groups Condition: VF

A Second World War and post-1945 campaiagn and long service group of 6: Warrant Officer II. W. Harrison, Royal Artillery - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Cyprus' (933329 W.O.Cl.2. W. Harrison. R.A.) - Military LS&GC. EIIR issue & 'Regular Army' bar (933329 W.O.Cl.2. W. Harrison. R.A.) Note: Believed to be the son of Alphonso Harrison late Army Service Corps, whose Great War pair is being offered separately for sale, and the husband of Mrs J. Harrison whose boxed pair of Second World War pair is also being offered separately for sale The medal group mounted in the court-style and 'as-worn', by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Second World War and post-war 'Malaya Insurgency' campaign medal group of 6: Private W. B. Jessiman, Royal Army Ordnance Corps - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star - Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI second type 'Malaya' (22191407 Pte. W. B. Jessiman. R.A.O.C.) Important: The recipients unique Army Number indicates a number issued shortly after 1945, and so would suggest a soldier who had previously served during the Second World War, and who after taking his discharge shortly after September 1945 had subsequently re-enlisted Condition: About GVF

A Second World War and Post-War Operations South East Asia campaign service group of 5: Corporal R. Jones, 6th Battalion South Wales Borderers - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI first issue 'S.E.Asia 1945-46' (3915859 Cpl. R. Jones. S.W.B) Important: The General Service Medal and clasp confirmed as entitled on the respective medal roll (Ref WO 100/514) of 6th Battalion South Wales Borderers, that was compliled and signed at Preston, England, on 28 May 1948 The group mounted in the court-style for display purposes Condition: Mostly about GVF

A Second World War and \'Malaya Emergency\' campign group of 5 to a senior ranked colonial policeman: Assistant Superintendent of Police D. J. H. Hurst, Federation of Malaya Police - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI second issue with clasp \'Malaya\' (ASP. D.J.H. Hurst. F. of M. Pol.) The presence of the Burma Star in the group indicates prior service with another colonial force or a service the regular armed forces prior to joinign the Federation of Malaya Police The medals mounted in the \'Swing-Style\' and \'As-Worn\' by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary ribands, and the mounting brooch retaining the copper loops and brass split rings as fitted for wear on an officers tunic Condition: About GVF

A second world war Battle for Hong Kong and subsequent Lisbon Maru survivors medal group of 5 to a decorated FEPOW: Supply Chief Petty Officer Herbert Howard Connor, Royal Navy - The 1939-45 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. With 'Mention in Despatches' MID oak-leaf emblem on riband - Royal Navy LSGC: GVI (MX48637 H. H. Connor. S.C.P.O. H.M.S. Marlborough.) Important: The recipient is confirmed as a survivor of the sinking of the Japanese Hell-ship' Lisbon Maru, while being transported from Hong Kong to Japan Note: The award of the Mention-in-Despatches was published in the London Gazette issue of 2 July 1946, under the preamble; Quote, 'For distinguished services during the defence of Hong Kong and while Prisoners of War in enemy hands'. Unquote The Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal was awarded on 27 September 1946 (ref ADM 171/153) Herbert Howard Connor, son of Bertie Henry Connor & Florence Connor, was a native of, Taunton, Somerset, England where he was born on, 23 February 1913. At the outbreak of the Pacific War on 8th December 1941, Herbert was stationed in Hong Kong Colony, where he was on the strength of H.M.S. Tamar, the Royal Navy shore base and Far East Headquarters of the China Fleet. Herbert is recorded as being captured by the Japanese on Christmas Day 1941 - the day on which Hong Kong Colony surrendered to the Imperial Japanese Army. Initially incarcerated as a Prisoner of War in Hong Kong, Herbert was selected for transportation to Japan, and on 27 September 1942 embarked aboard the ill-fated commandeered NYK Line freighter 'Lisbon Maru', for transportation to Japan The Lisbon Maru sailed from Hong Kong on 27 September 1942 enroute to Shanghai and the POW camps located at the Japanese coastal cities The Lisbon Maru carried an estimated; 1,816 British prisoners of war,; 778 Japanese troops and a further 25 Guards for overseeing the POW's 379 Royal Navy personnel, including S.C.P.O. Connor, were held in No. 1 Hold at the front of the ship. A further 1,077 troops were crammed into No. 2 Hold, forward of the bridge, including the Senior British Officer on board, Lieutenant-Colonel H. W. M. Stewart, Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, whilst 380 men of the Royal Artillery were placed in the stern. Conditions were appalling, made worse by a lack of sanitation and aggravated by the sea conditions On 1 October 1942, the American submarine Grouper fired six torpedoes at the Lisbon Maru off Dongfushan in the Zhoushan Archipelago, to the south of Shanghai. Five of the unreliable Mark 14 'fish' either passed under the target or failed to detonate, but one exploded against the stern bringing the ship to a standstill. Grouper immediately came under retaliatory attack from enemy patrol boats and aircraft and departed the scene, enabling the Japanese troops aboard the Lisbon Maru to be taken off the stricken vessel. As they departed, they battened down the hatches, leaving their prisoners standing in the dark and running short of air to breathe Throughout the following night the prisoners remained trapped in the holds. Messages in morse code were rapped on the bulkheads between them, and gradually the stern began to fill with water. Something urgently needed to be done to prevent the men drowning or dying of asphyxiation. As the sun began to rise on the morning of, 2 October 1942, the men felt the hull give 'a sudden drunken lurch', and a frantic escape effort began The first POW's to escape from the holds and reach the deck were fired at by a few remaining Japanese guards who were quickly despatched. Then the British began to slide off the side of the ship into the water in an attempt to get away from the vessel, but they were targeted by machine guns from the Japanese who were watching on. It was only when Chinese fishermen started coming to the aid of the soldiers and sailors in the water that the firing ceased and the Japanese began to gather them up as well. At the stern of the ship, men of the Royal Artillery continued to hoist themselves up a ladder which eventually broke; in one of the most harrowing scenes of the tragedy, the survivors in the water listened with horror as dozens of trapped men of the Royal Artillery went down with the ship singing 'It's a long way to Tipperary' In total, 828 x Prisoners of War died either aboard ship or in the waters around the vessel (The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru, Britain's Forgotten Wartime Tragedy, refers). Especially tragic was the fact that the ship had been sunk by an American submarine, whose crew were completely unaware that there were Allied POW's aboard the ship until, they picked up a radio signal several days later Herbert Connor was subsequently incarcerated at POW Camps in the Hanshin region of Japan, including camps in Kobe and Osaka, and it was from the latter city that Herbert was liberated in September 1945. Herbert Connor is recorded as having died in Berkshire, England, sometime during the second quarter of 1979 The medals are mounted-as-won by the recipient in the swing-style. The original silk ribands suspended from a mounting bar that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with hard copy copied entry pages from the respective issue of the London Gazette, and some copied research pertaining to the recipients POW status in Hong Kong and Japan A scarce and desirable medal group to a Royal Navy Petty Officer who was specifically 'Decorated' for the Battle of Hong Kong & his subsequent services as a Prisoner of War' Condition: GVF

A Second World War Burma Campaign & post-war South East Asia campaign medal group of 5: Rifleman Aitasing Gurung, 3rd Battalion 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) - India Independence Medal 1947 (55496 Rfn. Aitasing Gurung, 5 G.R.) - The 1939-45 Star (55496 Rfn. Aitasing Gurung, 3/5 R.G.R.) - The Burma Star (55496 Rfn. Aitasing Gurung, 3/5 R.G.R.) - War Medal (55496 Rfn. Aitasing Gurung, 3/5 R.G.R.) - GSM 1918. 'S.E. Asia 1945-46' (5431032 Rfn. Aitasing Gurung, 3/5 R.G.R.) Important: All medals are Calcutta Mint / Indian issues, that have been impressed in the correct Indian Army style Note: The number on Aitasing's GSM is his allocated unique seven digit army number which were introduced into the Indian Army only post January 1948 - prior to Independence 'Other Ranks' of the Indian Army were only issued regimental serial numbers 3/5 Gurkha Rifles served in the Nehterlands East Indies (Indonesia) during the South East Asia campaign The medals mounted in the swing-style, in the correct Indian order of precedence. The medal mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Second World War campaign & long service medal group of 5: Stoker petty Officer William Henry Deeley, Royal Navy late Royal Regiment of Artillery - 1939-45 Star - Atlantic Star - Africa Star,. With clasp North Africa 1942-43' - War Medal - Naval LS&GC GVI Type I (KX.80239 W. H. Deeley. S.P.O. H.M.S. Fox.) Medal verification: The Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal was issued on 3 April 1945, and recorded as presented to the recipient on, 6 May 1945, per the respective Naval LS&GC Medal register (ref ADM 171/145) H.M.S. Fox: Was a World War II Coastal Forces depot located in the harbour at North Ness, Lerwick on the Shetland Islands, Scotland. The depot was commissioned in August 1939, and decommissioned on September 30, 1945, serving as the base for motor torpedo boats (MTB), and motor launches (ML) which supported local area auxiliary patrols. Many Commando raids on occupied Norway were dependent on MTBs for transport, and the boats also harassed shipping in the Skagerak, the area between Norway and the northwest of Denmark. Eight boats formed the 30th (later 54th) MTB Flotilla which deployed in November 1942, to Lerwick in the Shetland Islands. From this base, a number of daring, but successful, offensive operations were launched against German shipping along the western coast of Norway William Henry Deeley, son of William Henry Deeley (a Lithographer) and Edith May Deeley (nee McCusker ) was a native of Llanbeblig, Caernarvonshire, Wales, where he was born in 1906 (baptized on 14 September 1906) William enlisted in the Territorial Army, at Caernarvon, Wales, on, 29 January 1924, for a period of 4 years, at which time he is recorded as living at, 2 Mary Street, Caernarvon, Wales. employed as a 'Clerk' and was 17 years and 6 months of age. He was given the Army Number 753938 and posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery, The Royal Artillery 'Attestation Books' show that Henry was 'Struck Off' from the Territorial Army on 31 December 1927 per Para 303 of Territorial Army Regulations. Henry subsequently re-enlisted in the Territorial Army for a second time on 27 July 1928, and was again posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery, this time being allocated the Army Number 785607. His second tenure with the TA, ended on, 12 January 1930, when he is recorded to have joined the Royal Navy. William Henry Deeley, married Mary Josephine Murney at Liverpool, England, sometime during 1930. William is recorded as having died in Liverpool, England, on, 25 January 1969. The medals mounted as-worn in the swing style, suspended from their silk ribands. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Second World War campaign 7 long service medal group of 6: Private T. J. Wright 6th Battalion Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, late Essex Regiment - The 1939-45 Star - The Africa Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI 'Territorial' (6012201 Pte. T. J. Wright. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) Note: The recipients unique Army Number is form the block allocated to the Essex Regiment in 1920, and indicates that Private T. J. Wright had originally enlisted and served with a battalion of the Essex Regiment, in which regiment he had enlisted circa 1939 (No 6012841 - 640 x enlistments earlier - had enlisted on 8 February 1938) Important: The only battalion of the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry to serve in Burma during the Second World War, was the war raised '6th Battalion' The 6th Battalion, Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry was a hostilities-only unit created in early July 1940. In mid 1942 the battalion was sent to India where they became part of the 74th Indian Infantry Brigade attached to 25th Indian Infantry Division. The 6th Ox and Bucks served on the Arakan Front during the advance down the west coast of Burma in 1944/45. The battalion fought at Akyab in 1944 and at the main Japanese Base at Tamandu in 1945. For their services in Burma, 6/OBLI earned 3 x battle honours for the regiment, viz; - Arakan Beaches - Tamandu - Burma, 1943-45 The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A Second World War campaign and long service group of 5: Private J. Fraser, Lovat Scouts - 1939-45 Star - Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with \'Territorial\' bar (2809128 Pte. J. Fraser. Lovat Scouts) Note: EM with 2 officially corrected letters in rank - and a common occurrence with this particular medal issue The recipients unique army number shows that he initially enlisted with the Seaforth Highlanders Condition: GVF

A Second World War campaign and long service group of 5: Private R. G. Lyth. York and Lancaster Regiment, late Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1939-45 Star - Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with 'Territorial' bar (2929465 Pte R.G. Lyth. Y & L.) Note: Some official corrections to the naming - and a common occurrence with regards to the impressed naming on GVI issue EM's It is most likely that the recipient served with the 6th Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment, as that was the only Territorial Army battalion of the regiment to serve in Sicily/Italy during the Second World War. Indeed the only other battalion of the York and Lancaster Regiment to serve in Sicily or Italy was the regular 1st battalion. The recipients unique army number shows that he initially enlisted with the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. Basis above, and fact that we sourced these medals from Merseyside, and the the only R.G. Lyth we could find listed using on-line data resources was a person living in Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Merseyside (circa 1970'S-1980's), then we would suggest that the recipient was originally a pre-war member of the Liverpool Scottish (Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders) The medals mounted in the swing style and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary silk ribands from a mounting bar that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A Second World War campaign and post-war long service medal group of 4: Corporal Reginald John Douglas Skipp, Royal Air Force - The 1939-1945 Star - The Atlantic Star - War Medal - Royal Air Force LS&GC Medal. EIIR (M4096866 Cpl. R. J. D. Skipp. R.A.F.) Note: The presence of the Atlantic Star indicates that the recipient most likely served in an 'Aircrew' capacity with 'Coastal Command' of the Royal Air Force during the Second World War Reginald John Douglas Skipp, son of William Henry Skipp, and May Lavinia Skipp (nee Carlisle) was a native of Holburn London, England, where he was born on, 16 October 1924. The 1939 National Register for England & Wales records Reginald, described as a 'Junior Clerk' residing at, 2 Du Beauvoir Terrace, Hoxton, Hackney, London. Reginald either volunteered or was conscripted during the later years of the Second World War. Post-war, during which he saw active service and qualified for 3 x campaign medals including The Atlantic Star. Reginal married Margaret E. Hammer at the Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, during the third quarter of 1947. Shortly after his marriage, Reginald enlisted in the Territorial Army, on, 16 November 1948 and was posted the the Royal Regiment of Artillery. He was allocated the unique Army service number 22260778, that replaced an earlier allocated number, viz 14991227 (Royal Artillery Tracer Cards refer). He took his discharge from the Royal Artillery on, 31 December 1949. In 1951, he re-enlisted in the Royal Air Force, at which time he was allocated the unique service number M4096866, which was in a block allocated in 1951 for regular enlistments into the Royal Air Force. On Reginald John Douglas Skipp is recorded as having died at South Hams, Devon, England, sometime during the fourth quarter of, 2001 The medals mounted in the swing-style as-worn by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended from a mounting bar that retains its original long hinged bar & clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Second World War campaign long service colonial soldiering group of 4: Rifleman E.B. Rye, Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI issue with 'Ceylon' bar (No 4038 Rfn. E.B. Rye. C.P.R.C.) As the Ceylon Volunteer untis were not mobilized for overseas campaign service, the presence of campaign stars indicates that the recipient subsequently joined the Indian Army, or British forces - a common occurrence amongst the expatriate British colonials residing in Ceylon Reference 'The Efficiency Medal' (J.M.A. Tamplin, 1992), it is estimated that a total of 1360 x Efficiency Medals (all reigns and types) were issued to the Ceylon volunteers between 1934 and 1957 The medals mounted in the swing-style and presumably 'as-worn' by the recipient. The mounting brooch bar retaining the original hinged pin and casp fittings Condition: VF

A Second World War campaign, long service and 'King's Badge' group of 6: Trooper J.N. Donald, Northamptonshire Yeomanry - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with 'Territorial' bar (7894942 Tpr. J.N. Donald. N.Yeo.) - The King's Badge for Loyal Service: Correct issue to a male recipient with lapel fob fittings Note: The 'King's Badge' was awarded to personnel who were discharged during the Second World War due to wounds or injuries receive while in service As the Northamptonshire Yeomanry did not serve in Burma, the recipient must have served in that theatre with a different unit The recipients unique army number is in the range of the dedicated block allocated to the Royal Armoured Corps (including Yeomanry) Condition: GVF

A Second World War era 'Home Front' Special Contabulary long service medal pair: Alfred E. Lee, North Riding of Yorkshire Special Constabulary - ​Defence Medal ​- Special Contabulary Medal. GV Type I & 2 x clasps 'LS 1940', 'LS 1943' (Alfred E. Lee) Sold together with; a). North Riding of Yorkshire Special Constabulary. Large badge. With 'Kings Crown', The badge retaining it's reverse fitting as issued ​b). Book ?An ABC for Special Constables? (116 X pages) ​ c). With a named card box of issue showing recipients Police Force 'North Riding of Yorkshire Special Constabulary' The badge and book scarce items of Special Constabulary insigna and ephemera Condition: About EF

A Second World War era 'Home Front' Special Contabulary long service medal pair: Frederick O. Atha - ​Defence Medal ​- Special Contabulary Medal. GVI Type I & 3 x dated 'Long Service' clasps (Frederick O. Atha) The medals mounted as-worn in the swing style. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

A Second World War era Atlantic Convoys and Double Long Service medal group of 7: Constable Clifford George Butland, Police late Petty Officer of the Royal Navy - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Atlantic Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal - Navy LS&GC. GVI Type I (J.98254. C. G. Butland. P.O. H.M.S. Active.) - Police Long Service Medal. EIIR 2nd type (Const. Clifford G. Butland) Important: Petty Officer Clifford George Butland is confirmed as having bene awarded his Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal on 15 May 1938, at which time he was serving on H.M.S. Active on the Mediterranean Station, the medal being issued to him from H.M.S. St Angelo the Royal Navy Shore Base at Malta (ref ADM 171/144) Clifford George Butland, son of Frederick James Butland (in 1911 was employed as a Horseman on a farm) and Adeline Louisa Butland (nee Richards) was a native of Devonport, Denon, England, where he was born on 14 March 1905. Clifford had five other sibling brothers viz, elder brothers Norman James Butland (an R.A.F. serviceman who died Iraq 1922), Godfrey John Butland (died 1906) and younger brothers, Philip Roy Butland and James Frederick Butland & Ernest Bruce Butland. Clifford joined the Royal Navy on 14 March 1923, for an initial engagement of 12 years - that was subsequently extended. Prior to joining the Royal Navy, Clifford was employed as a \'Farm Boy\', and had likely joined the Royal Navy to avoid migration to New Zealand, to which country his parents migrated during the inter-war years (his father died in Lower Hutt, Wellington in 1931, and his mother died there in 1963. In 1929 Clifford married Margaret Valentine Kent in Devenport, England. During the early war years of the Second World War, Petty officer Butland saw diverse active service. He was with H.M.S. Hunter (Destroyer) when the Second World War began on 3 September, \'\'Hunter was en route to Freetown, Sierra Leone to search for German commerce raiders, before being transferred to the North America and West Indies Station in late October. Hunter remained on that station until she was transferred to the British Isles in February 1940 and began a refit at Falmouth that lasted until 9 March. The ship rejoined the 2nd Destroyer Flotilla of the Home Fleet at Scapa Flow on 17 March. Clifford served on H.M.S. Norfolk (Heavy Cruiser) when it was under refit and repair and installation of \'Radar\' in the Period June-August 1940. Petty Officer also took part in Atlantic Convoy escort duty while serving aboard H.M.S. Verbena (Corvette) on which ship he mustered between 6 December 1940 to 10 May 1941. H.M.S. Verbena had the distinction of being the first corvette to be commanded by an officer of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Lieutenant-Commander Denys Rayner, from November 1940 until September 1942. She was also the first Flower-class corvette to be installed with an extended forecastle to improve stability at sea. H.M.S. Verbena joined her first convoy, under the command of Rayner, on 5 January 1941 and duly escorted the merchantmen up to the 20?W, before returning (then the limit for ocean escorts). After escorting two more convoys, she was assigned to the Mid-Ocean Escort Force, Escort Group B12, based out of Londonderry. On 1 February 1941, after landing survivors from a sunken merchantman, she was taken to the Clyde for fitting with minesweeping gear. She then sailed on escort duties to Gibraltar before returning to duties in the Atlantic which included a stint escorting Convoy HX 126 which had come under attack from a total of eleven U-Boats (the convoy losing nine merchantmen in the process) Petty Officer Butland remained in the Royal Navy through to March 1945 in which month he was \'Pensioned-Off\' Clifford George Butland is recorded as having died at Plymouth, England, sometime during the last quarter of 1991 The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing-style. The mounting bar \'sans\' pin A scarce double issue Long Service medal group, the recipient almost certainly having qualified for his Police LS&GC medal as a member of the Ministry of Defence Police, Naval Dockyards Police, or the Admiralty Police, which police forces recruited their members form amongst former personnel of the Armed Forces Condition: GVF

A Second World War era British Red Cross Society campaign and long service group of 3: Mrs. Eleanor Davidson, late British Red Cross Society - Defence Medal - War Medals - Voluntary Medical Service Medal. With 5 x 'Geneva Cross' bars (Mrs. Eleanor Davidson) The medals mounted in the swing style and as-worn by the recipient. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About Extra Fine

A Second World War era British Red Cross Society campaign and long service medal pair: Miss Florence M.. Noakes, British Red Cross Society - Defence Medal - Voluntary Medical Service Medal. With 1 x 'Geneva Cross' bar (Miss Florence M. Noakes) The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About EF

A Second World War era British Red Cross Society campaign and long service medal pair: Mrs Edeline B. Lewis, British Red Cross Society - Defence Medal - Voluntary Medical Service Medal. With 1 x 'Geneva Cross' bar (Mrs. Edeline B. Lewis) Edeline Beatrice Lewis (nee Lee) was a native of Tonbridge, Kent, England where she was born on 5 November 1892. Married to Albert H. Lewis, the 1939 Register for England & Wales records Edeline as living at 61 Eaton Place, City of Westminster, London, England, where she is shown as a volunteer in First Aid Civil Defence. Edeline died at Eastbourne, England sometime in the first quarter of 1976 The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About EF

A Second World War era British Red Cross Society Medal Pair: E. Peplow, British Red Cross Society - Proficiency Cross 'Red Cross Nursing' & clasp dated '1941' (22499 E. Peplow) - Proficiency Cross 'Anti-Gas Training' & clasp 'A.R.P. 1941' (7438 E. Peplow) The integral top brooch bars on both medal being complete and retaining their original hinged pins and clasp fittings on reverse A scarce combination of medal that include the latter Civil Defence medal for both Anti Gas Training and the rare Air Raid Precuations 1941 dated clasp Condition: GVF

A Second World War era, campaign and India Independence Medal group of 3: Cook Joseph Louis, Royal Indian Navy - War Medal - India Service Medal - India: Independence Medal 1947 (27446 Ck. Joseph Louis, R.I.N.) Note: Single letter 'I' officially corrected The recipient was by ethnicity and faith a Goanese Christian, who held the rate of 'Cook' while serving in the Royal Indian Navy Condition: VF

A Second World War Medal Group of 5: Flight Sergeant John Christian Kennedy, 5 (Mustang\'s) Squadron & late 2 (Kittyhawk\'s) Squadron, South African Air Force - The 1939-1945 Star (94880 J.C. Kennedy.) - Africa Star & clasp 'N. A. 1942-43' (94880 J.C. Kennedy.) - The Italy Star (94880 J.C. Kennedy.) - War Medal (94880 J.C. Kennedy.) - Union of South Africa: Africa Service Medal (94880 J.C. Kennedy.) Sold together with: - Full photocopied set of service papers with all medals & clasp verified within The service papers comprise approximately 19 x pages A4 size John Christian Kennedy, was a native of Cape Town, Cape Province, South Africa, where he was born on 19 December 1914. By 'Trade' an 'Electrician'. At the time of his attestation to join the Union Defence Defence Force on 5 March 1940, he was 26 years and 4 months of age, and cited his brother as his notifiable next of kin, vis; Matthew Kennedy, 45A Station Road, Observatory, Cape Town. Posted to the South African Air Force, John was subsequently promoted to Flight Sergeant, and served overseas in North Africa between 1 October 1941 to 24 December 1942, serving with 2nd Squadron (the squadron was equipped with American 'Kittyhawk' fighter aircraft), and then in Italy, where he served between October 1943 to October 1945, with 2 Wing and 5 Squadron S.A.A.F. (the latter was equipped with American 'Mustang' fighter aircraft) The medals professionally mounted in the swing-style for wear. The medal mounting brooch retaining its original long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: About EF

A Second World War Medal Group of 5: Sergeant J. C. Kennedy, South African Air Force - The 1939-1945 Star (94880 J.C.Kennedy.) - Africa Star & clasp 'N. A. 1942-43' (94880 J.C.Kennedy.) - The Italy Star (94880 J.C.Kennedy.) - War Medal (94880 J.C.Kennedy.) - Union of South Africa: Africa Service Medal (94880 J.C.Kennedy.) Sold together with: - South African Air Force: Cap Badge Condition: GVF

A Second World War multi-campaign and long service group of 7: Sapper D.J. Angus, Royal Engineers - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star with clasp '1st Army' - Italy Star - France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal GVI with 'Territorial' bar (885623 Spr D.J. Angus, RE) The medals mounted swing-style, presumably as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin fitting to reverse Condition: GVF

A Second World War Officer Casualty & former Great War Prisoner of War medal group of 8: Captain (QM) James Eyre Wilson, Gordon Highlanders, late 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914 Star. With clasp (1057 Pte. J.E. Wilson. 1/ Gord Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1057 Pte. J.E. Wilson. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1057 Pte. J.E. Wilson. Gordons.) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Coronation Medal 1937 - Army LSGC. GV 'Regular Army' (2865355 W.O. Cl II J. E. Wilson. Gordons.) Note: The dated clasp on the 1914 Star is a contemporary slider type Died on Active Service: Captain (Quartermaster) James Eyre Wilson (56472) Gordon Highlanders died at, Gordon Barracks, Aberdeen, Scotland, on, 27 April 1944. At the time of his death (cardiac vascular degeneration) he had been serving at the Regimental Depot of the Gordon Highlanders The life and service of Captain (QM) J. E. Wilson is remembered with honour in perpetuity, and is commemorated by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Memorial Panel at the Aberdeen Crematorium, Aberdeen, Scotland Prisoner-of-War: First entered theatre of war 'France; when he landed with his unit 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders at 'Boulogne' on 13 August 1914. Subsequently fought at Mons. Belgium, on 23 August 1914, and again at, Le Cateau, on 26 August 1914, being captured and made Prisoner of War the following day on 27 August 1914. From extant International Red Cross Prisoner of War Records, it is recorded that No. Lance-Corporal James Eyre Wilson, had been serving with 'D Coy' 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders when he was captured by the Germans at, Bertrai, Belgium, on 27 August 1914. He was subsequently incarcerated in distant 'Schneidemuhl' Prisoner of War Camp, located near Posen, West Prussia, close to the Polish border. No British Officers were held in this camp, and British & Empire 'Other-Ranks' were the third largest, POW community, in terms of numbers that were held there. Records for October 1918, give the nationality breakdown of the POW's as under: - French: 4891 - Russian: 33541 - Belgian: 61 - British & Commonwealth: 2722 - Serbian: 17 - Romanian: 5 - Italian: 369 - Portuguese: 52 - Civilians: 82 An estimated 76 British & Commonwealth POW's died at Schneidemuhl, between, 1915-18. James Eyre Wilson remained incarcerated in this camp through to the time of his repatriation. James was released from captivity in December 1918, and repatriated back to the United Kingdom on 18 December 1918 Medals Verification: The Great War & Long Service Medals all verified as issued per the respective medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders and recipients 'Other Ranks' service papers, as under: - 1914 Star with Clasp & Roses: Reference WO 329/2475 (entered theatre of war 'France' 13 August 1914) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Reference WO 329/1652 - Military LS&GC Medal: Ref recipients O/R's service papers LSGC awarded 1931 James Eyre Wilson, son of Robert Craig Wilson (Bank Teller) & Sarah Wilson (nee Scott), was a native of, Merchiston, Edinburgh, Scotland, where he was born on, 4 January 1895. He enlisted into the Army Service Corps (Special Reserve) at Edinburgh, Scotland, on 11 June 1912, at which time he described himself to be employed as a 'Clerk'. James subsequently took his reals from the Special Reserve, after 99 days service, thereafter joining the Regular Army, when on 18 September 1912, he enlisted at Edinburgh, being posted to the Gordon Highlanders. At the time he joined the Gordon Highlanders he was 17 years and 8 months of age. James Wilson remained with the Gordon Highlanders for rest of his life! His promotions & appointments were: - Private: 1912 - Lance-Corporal: 13/08/1914 - Colour-Sergeant / Orderly Room Sergeant: 1924 - Warrant Officer II: 06/04/1926 - Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant: 1927 - Lieutenant (Quartermaster): 28/07/1933 - Captain (Quartermaster): 27/07/1939 Captain (QM) James Wilson had an exemplary record of service with the Gordon Highlanders, that totalled 31 years & 7.5 months service with the regiment, including extensive overseas service as under: - France - Belgium - Germany - Turkey - Egypt - Malta - India - Palestine The Aberdeen newspaper The Press & Journal issue of, 1 May 1944, contained the below following obituary notice: Quote, GORDONS OFFICER'S DEATH A well-known figure in military circles in Aberdeen and the North-East, Captain James Eyre Wilson, has died suddenly on active service. Captain Wilson, who belonged to Edinburgh, was commissioned in the Gordon Highlanders in 1933, and came to Aberdeen as quarter-master at the depot in 1937. Forty-nine years of age, he is survived by Mrs Wilson and a son, who is serving in the Royal Artillery. Unquote. The medals mounted in the court-style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with a large quantity of photocopied hard-copy research including 'Other Ranks' service papers, Medal Index Card, and various group photographs showing the recipient with medals-up in 1934 An outstanding record of regimental service with the Gordon Highlanders Condition: GVF

A Second World War Officer Casualty & former Great War Prisoner of War medal group of 8: Captain (QM) James Eyre Wilson, Gordon Highlanders, late 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914 Star. With clasp (1057 Pte. J.E. Wilson. 1/ Gord Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1057 Pte. J.E. Wilson. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1057 Pte. J.E. Wilson. Gordons.) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Coronation Medal 1937 - Army LSGC. GV \'Regular Army\' (2865355 W.O. Cl II J. E. Wilson. Gordons.) Note: The dated clasp on the 1914 Star is a contemporary slider type Died on Active Service: Captain (Quartermaster) James Eyre Wilson (56472) Gordon Highlanders died at, Gordon Barracks, Aberdeen, Scotland, on, 27 April 1944. At the time of his death (cardiac vascular degeneration) he had been serving at the Regimental Depot of the Gordon Highlanders The life and service of Captain (QM) J. E. Wilson is remembered with honour in perpetuity, and is commemorated by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Memorial Panel at the Aberdeen Crematorium, Aberdeen, Scotland Prisoner-of-War: First entered theatre of war \'France; when he landed with his unit 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders at \'Boulogne\' on 13 August 1914. Subsequently fought at Mons. Belgium, on 23 August 1914, and again at, Le Cateau, on 26 August 1914, being captured and made Prisoner of War the following day on 27 August 1914. From extant International Red Cross Prisoner of War Records, it is recorded that No. Lance-Corporal James Eyre Wilson, had been serving with \'D Coy\' 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders when he was captured by the Germans at, Bertrai, Belgium, on 27 August 1914. He was subsequently incarcerated in distant \'Schneidemuhl\' Prisoner of War Camp, located near Posen, West Prussia, close to the Polish border. No British Officers were held in this camp, and British & Empire \'Other-Ranks\' were the third largest, POW community, in terms of numbers that were held there. Records for October 1918, give the nationality breakdown of the POW\'s as under: - French: 4891 - Russian: 33541 - Belgian: 61 - British & Commonwealth: 2722 - Serbian: 17 - Romanian: 5 - Italian: 369 - Portuguese: 52 - Civilians: 82 An estimated 76 British & Commonwealth POW\'s died at Schneidemuhl, between, 1915-18. James Eyre Wilson remained incarcerated in this camp through to the time of his repatriation. James was released from captivity in December 1918, and repatriated back to the United Kingdom on 18 December 1918 Medals Verification: The Great War & Long Service Medals all verified as issued per the respective medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders and recipients \'Other Ranks\' service papers, as under: - 1914 Star with Clasp & Roses: Reference WO 329/2475 (entered theatre of war \'France\' 13 August 1914) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Reference WO 329/1652 - Military LS&GC Medal: Ref recipients O/R\'s service papers LSGC awarded 1931 James Eyre Wilson, son of Robert Craig Wilson (Bank Teller) & Sarah Wilson (nee Scott), was a native of, Merchiston, Edinburgh, Scotland, where he was born on, 4 January 1895. He enlisted into the Army Service Corps (Special Reserve) at Edinburgh, Scotland, on 11 June 1912, at which time he described himself to be employed as a \'Clerk\'. James subsequently took his reals from the Special Reserve, after 99 days service, thereafter joining the Regular Army, when on 18 September 1912, he enlisted at Edinburgh, being posted to the Gordon Highlanders. At the time he joined the Gordon Highlanders he was 17 years and 8 months of age. James Wilson remained with the Gordon Highlanders for rest of his life! His promotions & appointments were: - Private: 1912 - Lance-Corporal: 13/08/1914 - Colour-Sergeant / Orderly Room Sergeant: 1924 - Warrant Officer II: 06/04/1926 - Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant: 1927 - Lieutenant (Quartermaster): 28/07/1933 - Captain (Quartermaster): 27/07/1939 Captain (QM) James Wilson had an exemplary record of service with the Gordon Highlanders, that totalled 31 years & 7.5 months service with the regiment, including extensive overseas service as under: - France - Belgium - Germany - Turkey - Egypt - Malta - India - Palestine The Aberdeen newspaper The Press & Journal issue of, 1 May 1944, contained the below following obituary notice: Quote, GORDONS OFFICER\'S DEATH A well-known figure in military circles in Aberdeen and the North-East, Captain James Eyre Wilson, has died suddenly on active service. Captain Wilson, who belonged to Edinburgh, was commissioned in the Gordon Highlanders in 1933, and came to Aberdeen as quarter-master at the depot in 1937. Forty-nine years of age, he is survived by Mrs Wilson and a son, who is serving in the Royal Artillery. Unquote. The medals mounted in the court-style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with a large quantity of photocopied hard-copy research including \'Other Ranks\' service papers, Medal Index Card, and various group photographs showing the recipient with medals-up in 1934 An outstanding record of regimental service with the Gordon Highlanders Condition: GVF

A Second World War persistent escaper?s D.C.M. group of 3: Private Robert Dunbar, D.C.M., 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - Distinguished Conduct Medal, GVI first issue (2879107 Pte. R. Dunbar, Gordons) - 1939-45 Star - War Medal Robert Dunbar, a native of Aberdeen, Scotland, was a pre-war regular soldier in the Gordon Highlanders. He was captured at St. Valery-en-Caux on 12 June 1940, while serving in 1/Gordons then part of the 51st Highland Division - the last British Division to fight on in FRance after the miracle of Dunkirk The award of the D.C.M. was published in the London Gazette of 12 February, 1942. The official M.I.9 report which became the recommendation for his award is shown as under; Quote, ?I was captured at St. Valery on 12 June 1940 and was marched via St. Pol to Bethune. We reached Bethune on 20 June and I escaped in company with Privates A. Harper and S. Westland. We fell out on the road and hid behind some houses until the column was past. The inhabitants then gave us civilian clothes, and we walked back eight miles to Auchel. We all separated in Auchel but I used often to see Harper and Westland until I was recaptured. I spent three months at Auchel as the guest of a cafe proprietor, but a Polish girl, whose name I do not know, told a German Officer that I was English. I was arrested about 20 September and taken to Lille where I was tried for attempted sabotage. I was acquitted on this charge, but was sentenced to undergo four months solitary confinement for having escaped. I was taken to Stuttgart in a cattle-truck and driven to a camp a few miles outside the city. I never knew its name. I was in solitary confinement until the end of January 1941 and had no chance to escape. When my sentence expired, I found that the camp was full of French prisoners and that the only other Englishman was a Private R. Herring, Royal Signals (escape recorded from Stalag 190; date unknown). He had a French wife, a school teacher, living near Lille and she had been arrested by the Germans. The camp was so well guarded by wire and M.G. posts that we planned to escape while we were working outside it. We made a dash for it on 14 February, during the afternoon, while we were shovelling coal in a railway siding and ran along a short curving tunnel to avoid the fire of our guards. We were fired at, but, at the far end of the tunnel we hid in an air-raid shelter until dark. We boarded a goods train, having no idea where it was going, and hid in a truck. In the morning we slipped off and found ourselves in Holland. I cannot remember where we left the train, but we spent some three weeks wandering around Holland and Belgium. We reached Lille on 12 April and Herring left me to look for his wife. I went on alone to Auchel where I found my host and hostess of the previous year had been sentenced to seven years imprisonment each for harbouring me. I returned to Bethune, where another cafe proprietress, who knew about this, nevertheless gave me shelter and clothes and procured false identity papers for me. I stayed with her for some days. On 20 April I left by train for Paris assisted by a French guide. I do not know his name. I stayed 12 days in Paris and then went down to Dompiere, where I crossed the demarcation line on 2 May with the aid of a butcher?s assistant. After crossing the line I was directed to Montlucon, where I was arrested and sent to St. Hippolyte. I escaped from St. Hippolyte on 7 May but was recaptured three days later and given 14 days imprisonment. Early in June I escaped again and got as far as Narbonne, where I was recaptured at the beginning of July. This time I was given 30 days imprisonment. On 17 August I escaped with Gunner A. V. Badman by sawing through the bars of a room near the dining-hall. We were directed to Nines, Perpignan and Banyuls. From Banyuls we crossed the Pyrenees in a party of seven, not including a Spanish guide. It took three days and two nights to cross because the guide missed the way twice. The others who were guided across were: Lance-Corporal H. J. Warnett; Driver J. Dulan; Corporal H. Monaghan; Driver D. Ower; Private W. Winslade and Gunner A. V. Badman. On 27 August we were arrested at Figueras and sent to a concentration camp at Miranda. I was released on 14 October and taken to Gibraltar.? With copied M.I.9 report. Unquote. The group sold with copy of above recommendation. The medals 'professionally' mounted in the court-style by Spink of London Condition: Minor edge bruising on DCM otherwise about GVF

A Second World War South African campaign group of 4: Sapper Albert Philip Jordaan, South African Engineer Corps - 1939-45 Star (229412 A.P. Jordaan) - Italy Star (229412 A.P. Jordaan) - War Medal (229412 A.P. Jordaan) - Africa Service Medal (229412 A.P. Jordaan) Albert Philip Jordaan appears to have been a native of Port Elizabeth (his forwarding addresses for \'Next-of-Kin\' are shown as 94, Princess Street, and 16 Frederick Street), and is recorded as having been born on 7 August 1924. By profession a \'Welder\' he joined the South African Army on 16 April 1942, and was posted to the South African Engineer Corps, which corps he served with throughout his period of service. He took his final discahrge form the Army on 14 January 1946. His papers confirm that the medal here offered are his full entitlement for service during the Second World War The medals mounted in the \'court-style\' for display Sold together with copied service documents confirming above details and the recipients services, sub-units of S.A.E.C in which he served and the medals he earned Condition: GVF

A Second World War \'Home Front\' and Volunteer Ambulance service medal pair: Cadet Officer Arthur Ernest Duckett, Windsor Ambulance Cadet Division, late No. 2 District St. John Ambulance Brigade - Defence Medal - St John Ambulance Brigade: Service Medal. Silver issue (Z4480 Pte. A. E. Duckett. No. 2. Dist. S.J.A.B. 1942.) Medals verification: Both medals confirmed as entitled: - Defence Medal (Shown in the 1939 National Register as member of SJAB, & still serving 1946) - SJAB Service Medal: Certificate (for bar?) ref \'The Reading Standard; issue of 13 September 1946 Arthur Ernest Duckett, son of James Duckett (a \'Door Porter\') & Elizabeth Duckett (nee May), was a native of Windsor, Berkshire, England, where he was born on, 24 October 1906. At the time of the compilation of the National Register for England & Wales in 1939, Arthur is recorded employed as a \'Mineral Labourer\', and being a member of the St John Ambulance Brigade. In 1939, he was living with his wife Frances Olive Duckett (nee Clayton), and two children, daughter Maureen, and son Brian, at their family residence located at, 28 Prince Consort Cottage, Windsor, Berkshire, England. For 3 years \'Home Service\' with the SJAB, 1939-1945, he was entitled to the award of the Defence Medal, to add to his SJAB Service Medal that he had prior qualified for in 1942. Reference \'The Reading Standard\' issue of, 13 September 1946, contains photographs and a lengthy article titled: Quote, St John Ambulance Brigade County Parade at Reading Unquote The article contains a list of local SJAB awardees including the recipient who is recorded as receiving a \'Certificate for Long Service Medal\', shown as \'Cadet Officer, A.E. Duckett, Windsor Ambulance Cadet Division\' Arthur Ernest Duckett, died in Slough, Buckinghamshire, England, sometime during the second quarter of 1985, his death being registered during the month of April Of particular \'Windsor & Berkshire local history interest Condition: VF

A Second World War \'Italy / Balkans\' campaign medal group of 4: - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal The medals are mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by a veteran. The medals suspended from their original silk ribands, and the mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A Second World War \'Italy\' theatre campaign medal group of 4: Private Ronald Arthur Provo, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry - The 1939-45 Star - The Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Sold together with below original ephemera: a). Army Book 65 'Soldiers Service & Pay Book' b). National Registration Identity Card Medals verification: The awards of the two campaign stars and Defence Medal, all confirmed / endorsed in the recipients Army Book 64 (the War Medal was an automatic entitlement for anyone serving more then 24 days service during the Second World War) Ronald Arthur Provo, son of Cecil Provo (a Crane Driver) & Annie Provo (nee Dawson) was a native of, Headington, Oxfordshire, England, where he was born, on, 21 April 1920. Roland had been prior employed as a 'Shop Assistant', when he enlisted in the British Army, at Oxford, England, on,25 May 1938. After enlisting, he was posted to the Regimental Depot of the Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, where he was allocated the regimental number 5383361. Ronald served in the Italy theatre of war during the Second World War, earning the Italy Star, together with the 1939-45 Star, Defence Medal & War Medals Ronald Arthur Provo, is recorded as having died at Yeovil, Somerset, England, sometime during the second quarter of 2002 Condition: Medals GVF

A Second World War \'Pacific Star Quartet\' of 4 x campaign medals including a \'Burma\' clasp: Un-named and un-attributed as issued - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Pacific Star. With original clasp \'Burma\' - Defence Medal - War Medal Sold together with; - Companion four space silk medal riband bar, with silver rosette The medals are all Royal Mint issues All medals equally toned and fitted with their original silk ribands Both the medal group and the riband bar are professionally mounted, and as-worn, and both retaining their original long hinged pins and clasp fittings The Pacific Star \'Quartet\', was awarded to all British and Empire forces personnel who were serving in Malaya, Singapore and Hong Kong on 8 December 1941, and had been in theatre for at least six months prior to the start of the Pacific War. The clasp \'Burma\' was awarded to those veterans of the 8th December - 15 February campaigns of the early Pacific War that avoided capture, and subsequently served in the designated qualifying area for the \'Burma\' clasp Condition: About EF

A Second World War \'Pacific Star Quartet\' of 4 x campaign medals: Un-named and un-attributed as issued - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal The medals are all Royal Mint issues All medals equally toned and fitted with their original, now stitched, silk ribands The Pacific Star \'Quartet\', was awarded to all British and Empire forces personnel who were serving in Malaya, Singapore and Hong Kong on 8 December 1941, and had been in theatre for at least six months prior to the start of the Pacific War All medals retaining their original, silk ribands as issued The medals close to \'Pristine\' condition, having never been worn Condition: EF

A Second World War \'Pacific Star\' quartet of medals - The 1939-1945 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Condition: EF

A Second World War \'Pacific Star\' Quartet: Un-named and un-attributed as issued - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal The medals are all Royal Mint issues All medals equally toned and fitted with their original, now stitched, silk ribands The Pacific Star \'Quartet\', was awarded to all British and Empire forces personnel who were serving in Malaya, Singapore and Hong Kong on 8 December 1941, and had been in theatre for at least six months prior to the start of the Pacific War Condition: About EF

A Second World War, Independence of India and 'Malaya Insurgency' campaign service group of 4: Sergeant Narbahadur Thapa, 6th Gurkha Rifles, British Army late Indian Army - War Medal - India Service Medal - GSM 1918. GVI 'Malaya' (21134201 Sgt. Narbahadur Thapa 6 GR) - India: Independence Medal 1947 (21134201 Sjt. Narbahadur Thapa. G.R.) Note: 6th Gurkha Rifles was one of four Gurkha Rifles infantry regiments to trasnfer to the British Army with effect from 1 January 1948 The medals mounted with transposed precedence / ribands on the latter 2 medals, the group mounted in the swing-style, suspended from contemporary ribbons. The mounting brooch retaining it's pin to reverse, and almost certainly 'as-worn' by the recipient 'In the Hills' Condition: VF

A Second World War, Korean War & Malaya Emergency multi-campaign medal group of 9: Corporal J. Wood, Army Catering Corps late 1st Battalion Royal Scots - The 1939-1945 Star - The Africa Star. With clasp \'North Africa 1942-43\' - The Italy Star - The France & Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Korea Medal (22308898 Pte. J. Woods. R.S.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp \'Korea\' - GSM 1918. EIIR & clasp \'Malaya\' (22308898 Cpl J. Wood. A.C.C.) Note: The inclusion of the \'North Africa 1942-43\' clasp on the Africa Star indicates that during the Second World War the recipient had prior served in an approved British Army capacity on either Troop Transports / D.E.M.S., or had served separately with the Royal Navy / Royal Marines, or Royal Air Force The recipients unique army number was issued to him circa December 1950, when he re-enlisted in the British Army, indicating that he had earlier taken his discharge from prior military service during the Second World War - and obligations for any recall or reserve service - sometime post September 1945 Important: 1st Battalion Royal Scots - the fourth and last Scottish infantry regiment to serve in theatre during the Korean War - embarked for Korea on 2 June 1954, and disembarked at Pusan, Korea, on 7 July 1954. The Royal Scots were in Korea when the \'Cease Fire\' was declared on 27 July 1954, and continued to serve in theatre through to June 1954. During it\'s service n Korea, the regiment suffered the loss of three \'Jocks\' who died there, and whose bodies are interred on Korean soil Condition: VF

A Second World War, Malaya Emergency and Korea service campaign medal group of 5: Sergeant J. N. Johnstone, Royal Air Force - Defence Medal - War Medal 1939-45 - GSM 1918. GVI type \'Malaya\' (542211 Cpl. J. N. Johnstone. R.A.F.) - United Nations: Service medal with clasp \'Korea\' - Royal Air Force LS&GC. EIIR issue (542211 Sgt. J. N. Johnstone. R.A.F.) The recipients unique Royal Air Force number indicates that he had enlisted in the Royal Air Force circa 1934 The presence of the UN Korea medal indicates that the recipient served in Korea either sometime after the \'Armistice\' that was signed on 27 July 1953, or had been based in Japan on Base / Transport / Lines of Communication Duty prior to the Armistice, or continued to serve in \'Japan\' through to 1954 The medals mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: Silver medals dark toned VF

A selection of 12 x Great War era Germany & Axis \'Patriotic\' military postcards A lot of German \'Patriotic\' WW1 post-cards Three have been written on the back, with Germany addresses, and are dated 1917, and what appears to be earlier ones for 1914 & 1915 Good bright colours Condition: Very good

A selection of Great War era Scottish themed \'Regimental\' military postcards A lot of 8 x Scottish regimental tartan and insignia postcards, fior the below regiments: - 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys) - Royal Scots - King\'s Own Scottish Borderers - Highland Light Infantry - Seaforth Highlanders - Gordon Highlanders - Queen\'s Own Cameron Highlanders - Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Reference \'Collecting British Army Postcards\' (Geoff White, 2005 edition), the maker of these cards has never been identified. The aforesaid source suggests that there were 10 cards in the \'series\' A nice bright selection, some rare Condition: Very good

A selection of silk campaign medal ribands - Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880: 15 3/4 inches silk riband - Africa General Service Medal 1902: 20 inches silk riband - Ashanti Medal 1900: 12 inches silk riband - Queen's South Africa Medal: 12 inches silk riband - King's South Africa Medal: 12 inches silk riband All ribands are unused continuous lengths Condition: Good

A Senior NCO's 'India Service' campaign and long service medal pair: Regimental Sergeant Major John Ewan, 9th Battalion Highland Light Infantry (Glasgow Highlanders) late 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - IGS 1895. 'Punjab Frontier 97-98' (3006 Sergt. J. Ewan 2nd. Bn. Arg: Suthd. Highrs.) - Military Long Service & Good Conduct. Edward VII (3006 C.Sjt. J. Ewan. A. & S. Hdrs.) Important: Both medals and clasp entitlement verified per below respective sources; - IGS 1895 Medal & clasp: Ref WO 100/89 - LS&GC Medal: Recommendation 1 July 1906 No 37 of 1907 (Ref WO 102/17) Sold together with some hardcopied medal roll extracts for the IGS and LSGC medals Condition: About VF

A senior Non Commissioned Officer\'s Great War campaign and long service medal group of 4: Colour Sergeant Hugh Aitken, 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers - 1914-15 Star (12584 Pte. H. Aitken, R. Sc. Fus.) - British War Medal. Silver (12584 Pte. H. Aitken. R.S. Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (12584 Pte. H. Aitken. R.S. Fus.) - Military LSGC. GV type III 'Regular Army' (3122902 C. Sjt. H. Aitken. R.S. Fus.) Medal Verification: All campaign medals verified as entitled & issued per the respective Great War medal rolls of the Royal Scots Fusiliers as under: - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2677 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/995 Hugh Aitken first entered theatre of war 'France' on, 18 August 1915 (the recipients Medal Index Card refers) at which time he held the regimental number No 12584 while serving with, 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers. During the Great War, Hugh, was later allocated a new regimental number, viz, 59981. The highest rank that Hugh held while serving in the field during the Great War was Acting-Corporal. Hugh Aitken survived the Great War and continued to serve in the British Army - with the Royal Scots Fusiliers - through to the 1930's. In 1920 he was allocated a unique British Army number, in the block allocated to the Royal Scots Fusiliers viz 3122902 The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing-style, suspended from their silk ribands. The reverse of the mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Senior Police Officer\'s Royal Commemorative medal pair: Sud-Divisional Inspector Frank Roberts, Metropolitan Police, late Portsmouth Dockyards Police - Jubilee Medal 1887. Bronze Metropolitan Police issue & clasp '1897' (P.C. F. Roberts 2nd Div) - Coronation Medal 1902. Bronze Metropolitan Police issue (Insp F. Roberts. JS Div Frank Roberts eldest son of Charles Maddever Roberts (a 'Convict Warder') and Elizabeth Ann Roberts (nee Philip) was a native of, Stoke Climsland, Cornwall, England, where he was born - together with twin sister Mary Roberts - on, 10 December 1861. Frank, was just one of a total of 14 x children born to his parents - in addition to his twin sister he had 9 x other younger sisters, and 4 x younger brothers. Frank lied about his age, at the time of joining the Metropolitan Police Force - as he claimed to have been born on 10 December 1859 - 2 years earlier than he was - when he joined the Metropolitan Police at, Old Scotland Yard, London, on, 26 April 1880. Frank subsequently served a total of 25 years and 5 days with the Metropolitan Police, and took his final discharge from the force on, 1 May 1905. At the time of taking his discharge he was holding the rank of Sub-Divisional Inspector. During his long service with the Metropolitan Police his postings and promotions were: - 26/04/1880: Constable, Southampton Dockyard Police - 28/02/1888: Police Sergeant, Southampton Dockyard Police - 11/06/1894: Transferred 'J' Division in consequence of relatives in Dockyard - 14/09/1896: Station Police Sergeant & sent to P Division - 08/03/1898: Appointed to Inspector and transferred to E Division 'Bow Street' - 30/12/1901: Appointed to E Division Reserve - 28/04/1902: Sub-Divisional Inspector & transferred to S Division The 1891 National Census returns for England and Wales, record Frank Roberts, as Police Sergeant 'In Charge' resident at the Metropolitan Police Quarters, Marlborough Gate, Portsea, Southampton. Hampshire, England. Frank married Hannah Challis Hawton, at, Portsea, Hampshire, England in, 1894. The couple were blessed with two sons, Frank Roberts born c. 1895, and Robert John Roberts born c, 1900. After taking his retirement to pension from the police, Frank Roberts took up an appointment as a 'Goods Checker' at a Tobacco Factory, and in 1911, was living with his wife and family at, 125 Astonville Street, Southfields, Wandsworth, London. At, the time of the compilation of the National Register for England & Wales in 1939, both Frank and his wife Hannah were residing at the same address in Wandsworth, at which time Frank is described as 'Retired Police Force' The recipients service papers and extant and accessible at The National Archives The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing style. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: About GVF

A senior ranking Askari NCO's Great War campaign medal trio: 2117 Colour Sergeant Haganas Abdul, 3rd (East Africa) Battalion The King's African Rifles - 1914-15 Star (2117 C/Sgt. Haganas. 3/K.A.R.) - Brtitish War Medal. Silver issue (2117. C/Sgt. Haganas Abdul. 3/K.A.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2117. C/Sgt. Haganas Abdul. 3/K.A.R.) Important: All 3 x medals confirmed as entitled per respective Great War campaign medal rolls (Reference WO 329/2366) held at The National Archives. The medal rolls with remark that the medals were issued to the recipient at Nairobi, Kenya Colony, on 9 June 1923 Note: A study of the above referenced Great War medal roll for 3/KAR indicate that only an estimated 182 x 1914-15 Stars were issued to 'Other Ranks' of 3rd (East Africa) Battalion The King's Africa Rifles During the Great War 3rd (East Africa) Battalion The King's African Rifles served in East Africa in the long running campaign against the German Colonial forces led by the famous enemy commander Paul Erich von Lettow-Vorbeck KAR casualties in the First World War have been estimated to have been 5,117 killed and wounded with another 3,039 dying from various diseases Condition: GF

A senior Warrant Officer's 'Prisoner of-war' and Mentioned-in-Despatches' medal group of 6: Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant William John Dallas, 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers - QSA Medal. 'CC' 'TH' 'ROL' 'TRANS' 'OFS' (5647 Corl W. J. Dallas, 2: R Scots. Fus:) - KSA Medal. With 2 x dated S.Africa clasps (5647 Serjt: W. J. Dallas. Rl: Scots. Fus:) - 1914 Star. With original dated clasp on riband (5647 C.Q.M.Sjt W, Dallas. 2/Sco: Fus.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (5647 W.O.CL.2. W.J. Dallas. R.S.Fus.) - InterallIed Victory Medal. With MID emblem (5647 W.O.CL.2. W.J. Dallas. R.S.Fus.) - Military LS & GC Medal. GV first issue (5647 C.S.Mjr: W.J. Dallas. R.Sc:Fus:) Important: Mention-in-Despatches published Supplement to the Edinburgh Gazette 2 February 1920 Quote, The names of the undermentioned Officers, Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men have been brought to the notice of the Secretary of State for War in accordance with the terms of Army Order 193 of 1919, for gallant and distinguished services rendered in the Field. Dated 5th May, 1919, unless otherwise stated Unquote. Note: William Dallas was captured by troops of the German 12th Army Corps at 1st Ypres 1914 on 30 October 1914, and incarcerated in various German POW camps until repatraition (due to heart disease) via neutral Switzerland - rejoining and remustering with his regiment at home on 11 September 1917 William John Dallas was a native of Ardersier (21 High Street), Inverness, Scotland, where he was born circa 1877. By trade he described himself as a 'Carpenter' and was 20 years and 1 month of age when he enlisted at Inverness, Scotland, on 1 November 1897, for service with the British Army, and the Royal Scots Fusiliers, which regiment he served with throughout his subsequent 21 years and 141 days service with 'The Colours'. His overseas service included; - South Africa: 22 Oct 1899 to 16 Feb 1903 (3 years 118 days) - Gibraltar: 01 Jan 1914 to 15 Sep 1914 (258 days) - British Expeditionary Force France & Belgium: 04 Oct 1914 to 30 Oct 1914 (27 days) - Germany as Prisoner of War: 31 Oct 1914 to 10 Sep 1917 (2 years 314 days) When captured at Ypres in 1914, William Dallas was serving with "A" Coy 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers His Military Long Service and Good Conduct Medal was issued per Army Order dated 1 October 1918 Service papers confirming all above, including medals and clasps and details of the recipients repatriation are extant and available from The National Archives The medals mounted as-worn in the swing-style. Some fraying to the KSA riband. The silk ribands suspended from a contemporary mounting brooch bar, this latter retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: South Africa medals polished GF, others VF

A Senior Warrant Officers campaign medal group of 6 together with archive: Sergeant-Major James Willis White, 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders - GSM 1918. Clasp 'Palestine' (2973864 W.O.Cl.3. J. White. A. & S.H.) - The 1939-1945 Star (2973864 W.O.II. J. W. White. A. & S.H.) - The Africa Star. With clasp '8th Army' (2973864 W.O.II. J. W. White. A. & S.H.) - Defence Medal (2973864 W.O.II. J. W. White. A. & S.H.) - War Medal (2973864 W.O.II. J. W. White. A. & S.H.) - Military LS&GC. GV1 'Regular Army' bar (2973864 W.O.Cl.3. J. White. A. & S.H.) Note: The Second World War stars & medals engraved in an attractive contemporary style Sold together with an archive of original militaria & ephemera (a heavy lot with appropriate postage quote), including but not restricted to include: - Recipients Regimental Brass 'Bed Plate' - Regular Army Certificate of Service - Soldiers Service & Pay Book - Soldiers Realease Book - 3 x Army Certificates of Education / Qualifications - 2 x Photographs taken with senior WO's in Egypt - 3 x portrait photographs from his wedding - Letters to / from his brothers dated 1939 - Several family photos - Various blood donor cards, wife's NI cards The medals mounted in the swing-style as-worn by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended from a mounting bar that retains its original long hinged bar & clasp fittings Condition: Mostly about GVF

A Senior \'Non-Commissioned-Officer\'s\' Second World War, campaign & long service medal group of 4: Quartermaster N. Gilbert, Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918-62. GVI & clasp \'Malaya\' (6345109 W.O. Cl. 2. N. Gilbert. R.E.M.E.) - Military LS&GC. EIIR \'Regular Army\' (6345109 W.O. Cl. 1. N. Gilbert. R.E.M.E.) Note: The recipients unique Army number is from the block allocated to the Royal West Kent Regiment, indicating that the recipient had first enlisted into the RWK\'s when he had originally joined the British Army, sometime prior to 1941 The medals mounted in the court-style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin & clasps fittings Condition: About GVF

A Sergeant Major\'s multi-medal group of 7: Regimental Sergeant Major Alexander 1/6 \'Banff & Donside\' Battalion Gordon Highlanders (Territorial Force) late 2nd Battalions Gordon Highlanders - QSA Medal 'DOL' 'CC' 'OFS' 'TR'(5394 Serjt A. Gordon. Gordon Highrs.) - KSA Medal with 2 x dated clasps (5394 Serjt A. Gordon. Gordon Highrs.) - 1914 Star. No clasp (5394 C.S. Mjr. A. Gordon. 1/6 Gord Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver (5394 W.O. Cl 2. Serjt A. Gordon. Gordon Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (5394 W.O. Cl 2. Serjt A. Gordon. Gordon Highrs.) - Durbar Medal 1911. Silver (5394 Cl Sgt A. Gordon. 2nd Gordon Highrs) - Military LS&GC. GV first issue (5394 C. Sjt A. Gordon. Gordon Hdrs.) Medal verification: All medals & clasps verified as entitled, per the campaign medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders and respective Army Order as under: - QSA Medal with 4 clasps: Ref wo 100/203 - KSA Medal with 2 x dated 'South Africa' clasps: Ref WO 100/343 - 1914 Star. No clasp: Ref WO 329/2475 - British War Medal. Silver issue : Ref WO 329/1653 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1653 - Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue: Ref WO 100/400 - Military LS&GC Medal. GV first issue: AO Note: Alexander Gordon's service papers (a most impressive service record) are extant and are held & accessible at the National Archives The Aberdeen Press & Journal newspaper issue of 1914 contained the below following article pertaining to Alexander Gordon: Quote, SIXTH GORDON HIGHLANDERS NEW SERGEANT-MAJOR Ex-Sergt.-Major S. Sherwell has been succeeded in the post of Sergeant-Major of the 6th Gordon Highlanders T.F. by Sergt. Alexander Gordon, Bucksburn. Sergt. Gordon who took up his duties at headquarters in Keith on Friday, is the fifth son of the late Mr James Gordon, M.R.C.V.S. and farmer at Auchmaliddie, New Deer. He has served with the Gordon Highlanders nineteen years. He has seen considerable foreign service, having spent fifteen years in various parts of the British Empire, viz., India, South Africa and Egypt. Sergt. Gordon has also seen a good deal of active service, having been through the Siege of Ladysmith and taken part in the fighting round about that place and later in Cape Colony and the Orange Free State. He possesses four decorations, King George's Delhi Durbar Medal, Queen Victoria's South African Medal with four clasps, King Edward's South African Medal with two clasps, and the long service and good conduct medal. Sergt. Gordon comes to Keith with high credentials. At Bucksburn where he was stationed as Sergt.-instructor for about twelve months (coming from his regiment in Egypt) he more than maintained the high efficiency of the company. It is at present 130 strong. This season by his well directed efforts he had 36 recruits, which is the top figure this season for the Gordon Brigade. As from 1st June. Sergt. Gordon will be regimental sergeant major Unquote. A superb regimental group to the Gordon Highlanders The full-size medals display mounted on card Note: The recipients miniature medals and South African War Veterans badge are being sold separately on the website Condition: Mostly VF

A Sergeant Major\'s \'For God and The Empire\' M.B.E. and Second World War era \'Long Service\' group of 5: Sergeant Major Robert James Kirke, M.B.E., Royal Scots Fusiliers - Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Mily). Members. 2nd type breast badge - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC. GVI Type I \'Regular Army\' (3124852 W.O.Cl.III. R. J. Kirke. R.S.Fus.) - Meritorious Service Medal. GVI. Type III (3124852 W.O.Cl.1 R. J. Kirke. M.B.E. R.S.F.), Important: The MBE published in the London Gazette issue of 13 June 1946 Robert James Kirke, son of Wilfred Alfred Kirke (employed as a Stable Man) & Marian Kirke (nee Wiggins) was a native of Reading, Berkshire, England, where he was born on 1902. At te time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, Robert was living with his parents and six siblings comprising brothers; William Alfred Kirke, and Walter Francis Kirke, together with his four sisters; Violet May, Louisa Mary Jane, Florence Alice Ellen & Adelaide Rose, at 12 Victoria Cottage, Reading, Berkshire. Prior to becoming a professional soldier in the British Army, Robert had been employed as a \'Number Taker\' with the South Eastern Railway (S.E.R.), with which company he had been employed from the age of 15 years - he had been admitted to membership in the National Union of Railwaymen on 8 September 1918 Robert enlisted in the British Army circa 1921, at which time he was posted to the Royal Scots Fusiliers and allocated his unique Army number, 3124852, from the block allocated to the RSF in 1920. During most of the inter-war years Robert served with 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers, which battalion served overseas from November 1919 through to April 1932, over which time 2/RSF was located in; the Black Sea region; India (Barrackpore, Sialkot, Peshawar, Ferozepore & China (Shanghai). Shortly after 2/RSF had returned to the United Kingdom, when it was located at Catterick Camp, Robert took leave to get married to Elsie Winifred Hamblin (1902-1999) in his hometown of Reading on, 9 August 1933 Robert was promoted Warrant Officer Class III (Platoon Sergeant Major) on 10 October 1938 while serving attached as a Training Instructor on the Staff of the 4th/5th Battalion (Territorial) Royal Scots Fusiliers, at which time he was located at, Bieth, North Ayrshire, Scotland. The appointment of Warrant Officer III was an extremely short-lived appointment in the British Army, and was only used between 1938-1940. Robert earned his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal while holding the rare appointment! Robert was promoted to Sergeant-Major, Warrant Officer Class I on 24 September 1941, earning an M.B.E. on 13 June 1946 and then a Meritorious Service Medal. He does not appear again in the British Army List from August 1951 Robert James Kirke is recorded as having died at Nottingham, England, on 20 September 1968. At the time of his death, Robert had been residing at, 68d Great Hoggett Drive, Chillwell, Nottingham. Images: The non-medallic images here attached are for illustration only and are not included in any sale. Those images are from the Imperial War Museum and National Army Museum Collections, and depict a Sergeant Instructor of the R.S.F. training a recruit in rifle practise (circa 1942), and the other is a \'Royal Scots Fusiliers Regimental Recruiting Poster\' from the early 20th Century The medals mounted in the swing style, and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings A very fine long service group to a \'Professional Soldier\', who served the British Empire in India and China during the inter-war years and was later rewarded for his part in training British infantry towards the finest British Army victories in Europe & the Far East in 1945 Condition: GVF

A Sergeant-Major campaign and long service group of 7: Regimental Sergeant Major Leonard Bray, Royal Corps of Signals - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Coronation Medal 1953 - Military LS&GC Medal. GVI 1st type & \'Regular Army\' bar (2308421 Cpl. L. Bray. R. Signals) - Military Meritorious Service Medal. GVI 3rd issue (2308421 W.O. Cl. 1, L. Bray. R. Sigs.) Important: The award of the Coronation Medal confirmed in the Coronation Medal Roll 1953, wherein he is listed as a W.O. I. serving with the Royal Signals (Territorial Army), and that his award was allocated under Section 5 U.K. Note: M.S.M. awarded by Army Order 156, 5 December 1953; to be awarded an ?Annuity as and when a vacancy occurs.? Sold together with a copied extract page from the MSM book The medals mounted in the court-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medals with contemporary silk ribands and the medal mounting brooch bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Sergeant-Major\'s United Nations and long service medal pair: Warrant Officer Class 1, Douglas Charles Tuley Foster, Army Catering Corps - United Nations UNFICYP (United Nations Force in Cyprus) - Army LS&GC. EIIR 'Regular Army' (23545767 WO. Cl. 1 D.C.T. Foster ACC) Note: The United Nations Medal is a good early strike, in matt gilt finish Important: At the time of receiving his Long Service Medal the recipient held the appointment of Warrant Officer I (Sergeant Major) while serving with the Army Catering Corps The medal mounted as-worn in the swing-style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings From on-line resources: Douglas Charles Tuley Foster (mother's maiden name Atkinson) was born in, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, circa 1939. After leaving the British Army, Douglas located to Sussex, England, where he was proprietor of a Nursing Home and latterly - drawing on his professional training - as proprietor of a food retail store 'The Pie Shop'. Unfortunately, his civilian career choice appears not to have been a success as in 1992, he filed for 'Bankruptcy', per the Bankruptcy Order published in the London Gazette issue of 18 February 1992: Quote, FOSTER, Douglas Christopher Tuley, of 19 Swinburne Avenue, Lower Willingdon, lately of and carrying on business with another in partnership as The Pie Shop, at 344 Seaside both in Eastbourne, East Sussex, as Pie retailers and previously carrying on business as Woldhurst Nursing Home, at Runcton Lane, Runcton Village, Chichester, West Sussex, as a Nursing Home Proprietor. Court— EASTBOURNE. No. of Matter—88 of 1991. Date of Bankruptcy Order—7th November 1991. These proceedings were previously advertised on 6th December 1991 under the description: Mr D. C. T. Foster, (formerly trading as Woldhurst Nursing Home), 19 Swinburne Avenue, Lower Willingdon, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN22 OPN. Unquote. The medals mounted as originally worn in the 'Swing-Style', and as-worn by the recipient. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About EF

A Shanghai Policemans campaign group of 3: Special Constable \'Jimmie\' Omand Kincardine Police, late Constable Shanghai Municipal Police and 4th Battalion Gordon Highlanders - British War Medal. Siilver. Privately re-named (S/25497 Pte. J. Omand. 4th Bn Gordon Hldrs) - Shanghai Municipal Council. Emergency Star 1937 - Defence Medal. (SP/Con J. Omand. Kincardine Police.) Note: The Defence Medal is named in the neat block letters iof the \'Boots\' style Important: The recipient James H.F. \'Jimmie\' Omand, was born on 11 April 1899, and is confirmed as having served in the Shanghai Municipal Police between 1924-1938 (reference Professor Robert Bickers data base of members of the SMP). The only James Omand listed in the 1901 Census of the same likely age, is a two year old shown as living in Wick, Caithness, Scotland with his parents Note: The BWM is almost certainly a \'self award\' by the recipient in respect of \'Home Service\' in the 2nd Battalion 4th Gordon Highlanders The medals mounted in the swing-style and \'as-worn\' by the recipient. The contemporary silk ribands suspended from a \'Spink\' of London mounting bar that retains the original long hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: GVF

A Shetland Islander and\' World Wars\' veteran of the Merchant Navy medal group of 3: Boatswain William Odie. B.E.M., Merchant Navy late Royal Naval Reserve - British Empire Medal (Civil Division) EIIR issue (William Odie) - British War Medal. Silver issue (701L. W. Odie. Act. L.S. R.N.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (701L. W. Odie. Act. L.S. R.N.R.) The recipient\'s family name \'Odie\' is unique, as the only medal recipient of the British Armed Forces to earn and receive campaign medals for the Great War. The recipients younger elder brother, John Odie, was also the unique recipient of that surname to earn and receive medals for service with the Mercantile Marine during the Great War! The medals sold together with: - Red leatherette \'Royal Mint\' case of issue for the B.E.M.. Contained in cardboard outer carton as issued - Card box of issue, for the Great War medals. This named and with name of medals on the lid. Medals verification: The recipients British Empire Medal and Great War medals confirmed as entitled per below following cited references. Additionally the recipient was entitled to a spread of Second World campaign stars and War Medal, however the recipient - like a great many other veterans - never bothered to claim the unnamed Second World War medals to which he was entitled for his far-flung overseas voyages 1939-45 - British Empire Medal: Published in London Gazette issue of 1960 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: ADM 171/123 The preamble to the published award of the British Empire Medal is quote below: Quote, CENTRAL CHANCERY OF THE ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD St. James\'s Palace, London S.W.I. The QUEEN has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of Her Majesty\'s Birthday, to approve the award of the British Empire Medal (Civil Division) to the undermentioned:..... William ODIE, Boatswain, Merchant Navy General Service. (Aberdeen.) Unquote. William Odie. third son, of John Odie (Crofter & Carter) and Jane Catherine Odie (nee Williamson) was a native of, Burravoe, Isle of Yell, Shetland, where he was born on, 26 December 1896 (recipient\'s RNR service records refer). Gilbert first enrolled in the Royal Naval Reserve on, 25 January 1915. Prior to the Great War, William had been employed as a \'Gig Driver\'. After enrolment, James was initially rated \'Seaman\' and later became Acting \'Leading Seaman\'. The recipients service papers show that he was a qualified \'Gunner\' (Gun-Layer) with the standard 3 Pounder Vickers Gun, that Defensively Armed Merchant Ships were equipped with. Basis several postings to \'H.M.S. Excellent\' - the Royal Navy \'Gunnery School\' - at Portsmouth, England, William Odie was evidently a well qualified \'Gunner\'. Significantly, during the Great War, William, s recorded to have served as \'Leading Gunner\' aboard the the Motor Vessel \'Glenbrook\' (Shetland\'s Roll of Honour and Roll of Service refers) M.V. Glenbrook: Was a merchant vessel built at South Shields in 1909, that was registered in the same year at Newcastle, as it\'s \'Home Port\'. A \'\'Steam Coaster\', the \'Glenbrook\' was a steel hulled vessel of 251 Gross Tonnage.The Nottage Maritime Institute have in their museum collection a painting from the Great War era, that depicts the S.S. Glenbrook under surface attack by a German submarine - whether the Gunner depicted in the painting returning fire, is Leading Gunner William Odie is not currently known - but may have been! Quote (https://www.nottage.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/january-2024-newsletter.pdf) There have been some notable recent donations to the Nottage collection during the past six months some of which we have touched on briefly in the last edition of the newsletter. In August Ms Helen Fowler very generously gave us a beautiful and interesting painting of a small coaster called Glenbrook. This little 250 ton ship is depicted in wartime grey paint as she was on 27 March 1916 when she was attacked by a German submarine. The U-Boat opened fire on the Glenbrook with rifles, but the steamer fought back with the little gun on her stern. Although the gun was only a 3 pounder (or possibly a 6 pounder), she saw off the enemy and got back home safely to survive the war and trade for many years afterwards. The great uncle of Helen’s mother was one of the crew of the Glenbrook at the time, which is how she came to have it and donate it to the Nottage. It is hoped that the picture and the full story will go on display some time during the coming season. Unquote Post-1919, William Odie had a long career as a Merchant Seaman, that included multiple \'deep sea\' voyages across the globe, including service during the Second World War - the Board of Trade \'Merchant Seaman\' records have multiple files pertaining to his the numerous international voyages. William Odie, married schoolteacher Robina \'Ruby\' Smith at Shetland in 1946.Years later, and then resident in Aberdeen, Scotland, \'Bosun\' William Odie, was decorated with the British Empire Medal as a mark of recognition of his many decades of service in the British Merchant Navy. William Odie is recorded to have died at Aberdeen, Scotland, on,4 March 1972 Service sheets and Board of Trade Merchant Navy service cards (including with photo ID) are extant and accessible at The National Archives For a detailed summary of Shetland\'s contribution and experiences during the Great War, we would refer clients to the excellent PDF resource produced by the Shetland Library, by cutting and pasting below link / address: https://www.shetland.gov.uk/downloads/file/1344/the-fighting-forces-secondary-resources-information-sheets-for-s1-s6 The medals all pristine - and never worn - and a choice condition group, to a Shetlander, from the Isle of Yell Condition: EF

A Shetlander from the Isle of Yell, Great War campaign medal and long service medal group of 4: Leading Seaman Gilbert Magnus Mann, Royal Naval Reserve late H.M.S. Achilles - 1914-15 Star (B. 3953, G. M. Mann, A.B., R.N.R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (3953B. G. M. Mann, L.S. R.N.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (3953B. G. M. Mann, L.S. R.N.R.) - Royal Naval Reserve LSGC. GV issue (33020. G. M. Mann. L.S. R.N.R.) The medals sold together with: - 3 x card boxes of issue, two of these named with name of medals on the lid. Medals verification: - 1914-15 Star: ADM 171/122 - British War Medal. Silver issue: ADM 171/122 - Interallied Victory Medal: ADM 171/122 - R.N.R. LSGC: ADM 171/71 awarded 11/03/26 presented to the recipient at Lerwick, Shetland Gilbert Magnus Mann son of Peter Mann and Alice Mann was a native of Grimister, Isle of Yell, Shetland, where he was born on,1 October 1881, Gilbert first enlisted in the Royal Naval Reserve on, 1 January 1906. Prior to the Great War, Gilbert had been employed as a seaman, working variously on fishing vessels. After enrolment, James was initially rated \'Able Seaman\' and later became \'Leading Seaman\'. During the Great War, James is recorded to have served aboard the armoured-cruiser H.M.S. Achilles (Shetland\'s Roll of Honour and Roll of Service refers). After the Great War, Gilbert returned to Shetland, where he again became a seaman working in the fishing industry. His service records show that he was employed in the \'Inshore Fishing Industry\' 1921-1923, followed by employment in \'Road Making\' 1924, followed by work \'Crofting\' which latter he did between 1925-1932. Gilbert Magnus Mann is recorded to have died at, Lerwick, Shetland on, 7 October 1939 H.M.S. Achilles: Achilles was ordered as part of the 1903–04 naval construction programme as the third of four armoured cruisers. She was laid down on 22 February 1904 at Elswick by Armstrong Whitworth. The ship was launched on 17 June 1905 and completed on 22 April 1907 at the cost of £1,191,103. Like her sister ships, she joined the 5th Cruiser Squadron in 1907, and made a port visit to Russia in 1908. The ship was later transferred to the 2nd Cruiser Squadron in 1909.9 Achilles, accompanied by her sister Cochrane, and three other armoured cruisers were sent to reinforce the defences of the Shetland Islands on 2 August 1914, days before the start of the First World War. She, and her squadron, was assigned to the Grand Fleet after the beginning of the war Achilles missed the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916 because she was refitting. On the evening of 18 August, the Grand Fleet put to sea in response to a deciphered message that the High Seas Fleet, minus the II Battle Squadron, would be leaving harbour that night. The Germans planned to bombard the port of Sunderland on 19 August, with extensive reconnaissance provided by airships and submarines. The Germans broke off their planned attack to pursue a lone British battle squadron reported by an airship, which was in fact the Harwich Force under Commodore Tyrwhitt. Realising their mistake, the Germans then set course for home. During the Grand Fleet\'s sortie, Achilles spotted a U-boat. During another sortie by the High Seas Fleet on 18 October 1916, Achilles and three other armoured cruisers were ordered to patrol the northern end of the North Sea, between the approaches to Pentland Firth and Hardangerfjord in Norway, but they saw no German ships On 16 March 1917, Achilles and the armed boarding steamer Dundee were patrolling north of the Shetland Islands when they encountered the disguised German auxiliary cruiser Leopard. The latter ship heaved to when commanded, but manoeuvred to prevent Dundee from boarding her and then fired two torpedoes which missed. Dundee retaliated by raking Leopard\'s stern, badly damaging the German ship and then Achilles opened fire herself. The German ship sank an hour later with no survivors. Achilles was transferred to the North America and West Indies Station in August 1917 for convoy escort duties, but returned to Britain for a refit between February and December 1918. Upon completion of this refit Achilles became a stoker\'s training ship at Chatham.The ship was sold for scrap on 9 May 1921 The recipients Royal Naval Reserve service records are extant and accessible at The National Archives For a detailed summary of Shetland\'s contribution and experiences during the Great War, we would refer clients to the excellent PDF resource produced by the Shetland Library, by cutting and pasting below link / address: https://www.shetland.gov.uk/downloads/file/1344/the-fighting-forces-secondary-resources-information-sheets-for-s1-s6 The medals all mostly pristine, and a choice condition group, to a Shetlander, from the Isle of Yell Condition: Toned EF

A Sick Berth Chief Petty Officer\'s Second World War & Post War \'Aircraft Carrier\' long service medal group of 3: Sick Berth Chief Petty Officer Reginald Ibbetson, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Implacable - The Defence Medal - War Medal - Naval LS&GC. GVI 1st issue (MX.50116 R. Ibbetson. S.B.C.P.O. H.M.S. Implacable.) Medals and clasp verification: The Naval LS&GC Medal confirmed as entitled per the respective referenced Admiralty Medal Roll. Second World War medal rolls are not yet in the public domain, but the basic qualification for all campaign medals can be derived from entries in the recipients \'Service Sheet\': - Defence Medal: For 3 years home service, or 12 months overseas non-operational service, or 6 months overseas in a designated \'threatened\' area - War Medal: Awarded for 28 days uniformed service 1939-45 - confirmed entitled per the Naval LS&GC awarded in 1948 - Naval LS&GC Medal. GVI 1st issue: ADM 171/153 the medal shown issued in 1948 H.M.S. Implacable: was the name ship of her class of two aircraft carriers built for the Royal Navy during World War II. Upon completion in 1944, Implacable was initially assigned to the Home Fleet and attacked targets in Norway for the rest of the year. She was subsequently assigned to the British Pacific Fleet (BPF) where she attacked the Japanese naval base at Truk and targets in the Japanese Home Islands in 1945. The ship was used to repatriate liberated Allied prisoners of war (PoWs) and soldiers after the Japanese surrender, for the rest of the year. Implacable returned home in 1946 and became the Home Fleet\'s deck-landing training carrier, a role that lasted until 1950. She briefly served as flagship of the Home Fleet in 1950. During this time she participated in many exercises and made a number of port visits in Western Europe. She was placed in reserve in 1950 and converted into a training ship in 1952, and served as flagship of the Home Fleet Training Squadron. The ship was considered for a major modernisation in 1951–1952, but this was rejected as too expensive and time-consuming. Implacable was decommissioned in 1954 and sold for scrap the following year. Reginald Ibbetson son of Alfred Ibbetson (a Coal Miner) and Elsie Ibbetson (nee Kyme) was a native of the parish of Wath-upon-Dearne, near Rotherham, West Yorkshire, England, where he was born on, 20 February 1915, and where he lived in his youth at, 16 Moor Road, Wath. Reginald joined the Royal Navy circa 1933, when he was 18 years of age, and was trained to be a Sick Berth Attendant. During the Second World War, Reginald - a Petty Officer by 1942 - served in South Africa, where he was based at the largest naval base in the country, located at Simon\'s Town, Cape Province. While serving n South Africa, Petty Officer Ibbetson married Mary \'Florence\' Slater, at Simson\'s Town on, 14 May 1942 (the marriage was reported in the Yorkshire newspaper \'South Yorkshire Times and Express\' issue of, 18 July 1942). Reginald, latterly residing at, 41 Rochester Road, Taunton, Somerset, England, appears to have taken his discharge from the Royal Navy sometime prior to 1956, as UK Passenger Manifests for voyages from the United Kingdom, recorded that Reginald together with wife and a son, sailed from Southampton bound for Cape Town, South Africa, aboard the Union Castle Line\'s passenger vessel S.S. \'Athlone Castle\' that sailed on, 26 July 1956. The passenger manifest describes his profession as \'Medical\', and that the family was intending to make South Africa their future permanent residence. For whatever reason, the move to South Africa did not become permanent, as Reginald, residing at, 27 Holway Road, Taunton, Somerset, England, is recorded to have died at Taunton on, 13 August 1972 The medals mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended from a white-metal mounting bar that retains its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About EF

A Siege-Gunner\'s Great War Campaign Medal & Silver War Badge group of 3: Private Alan Clarkson, 255th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery, Royal Regiment of Artillery - British War Medal. Silver issue (72031 Gnr. A. Clarkson. R.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (72031 Gnr. A. Clarkson. R.A.) - Silver War Badge (277180) - with original silver chain and fob fittings Note: The SWB complete with both the vertical hinged pin & clasp together with the silver chain and fob fittings as issued Sold together with: - Original Army Form B.2079 Parchment (see attached image) Important: All awards, verified as the recipient\'s full entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal roll of the Black Watch, & Silver War Badge roll, referenced below: - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/271 - Silver War Badge: Ref WO 329/2985 Alan Clarkson, enlisted for the British Army on, 11 December 1915 and took his final discharge on, 30 November 1917, at which time he was 22 years and 9 months of age (SWB roll refers) Alan Clarkson, son of William Clarkson (Watchman at Brine Wells, Salt Mine) & Annie Mary Clarkson (nee Parkinson) was a native of, Preesall, Lancashire, England, where he was born on, 26 March 1895. The 1911 National Census for England and Wales show Alan, employed as a Market Gardener, and living at home with his parents at, Preesall, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire. Alan enlisted in the British Army in December 1915, and after completion of his basic training was subsequently posted to the 255th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, with which unit - which had first entered theatre of war \'France\' in January 1917 - he served overseas in France & Flanders. Post-war, Alan Clarkson returned to his native roots, and at the time of the compilation of the National Register for England and Wales in 1939, he is recorded employed as a \'Grocer Retail\', living with his wife, Rizpah Clarkson, at, Preesall, Lancashire, England. Alan Clarkson, died, in Lancashire, England, sometime during the second quarter of 1978 Condition: EF

A Sikh 'Drummer's' inter-wars North West Frontier of India campaign medal pair: Drummer Rattan Singh, 1st Battalion Sikh Regiment - IGS Medal 1908. GV type II 'Mohmand 1933' (11411 Drummer Rattan Singh, 1-11 Sikh R.) - IGS Medal 1936. 'North West Frontier 36-37' (11411 Drummer Rattan Singh, 1-11 Sikh R.) Recipient was a Sikh Drummer serving with the 1st Battalion 11th Sikh Regiment of the Indian Army - the most senior Sikh battalion of the British Indian Army, the 'Ferozepore Sikhs' Condition: VF

A Sikh Cavalryman's campaign medal pair for service on the North West Frontier of India: Sowar Hira Singh, 1st Punjab Cavalry - India General Service 1854. Waziristan 1894-95: 2228 Sowar Hira Singh 1st Punjab Cavy - India General Service 1895. Punjab Frontier 97-98: 2228 Sowar Hira Singh 1st Pjb Cavy The recipient was a soldier of the Sikh faith serving as a Sowar (Trooper) with the 1st Punjab Cavalry, a mounted regiment of the British Indian Army 1st Punjab Cavalry were a unit of the erstwhile 'Punjab Frontier Force', that had been raised and deployed specifically for service on the North West Frontier of India. In 1903 1st Punjab Cavalry was re-styled as 21st Prince Victor Albert's Own Cavalry (Frontier Force) Prior to the Great War the regiment had earned the below following battle honours; - Delhi - Lucknow - Ahmed Khel - Afghanistan 1878-80 The medals mounted in the swing style, suspended from a contemporary mounting bar. The mounting bar retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About GVF

A Sikh Light Infantry group of 4 - Sangram Medal (4448985 Sep Gurmel Ram, Sikh L.I.) - Sainya Seva Medal & clasp 'Jammu & Kashmir' (4448985 Sep G. Ram, Sikh L.I.) - 25th Anniversary of Independence Medal (4448985 Sep. Ebr. Gurmel Ram, Sikh L.I.) - Armed Forces 9 Years Long Service Medal (4448985 Sep Gurmel Ram, Sikh L.I.) The abbreviation EBR after rank Sepoy on the 25th Anniversary of Independence Medal would appear to be a subsidiary trade? Medal mounted court style with pin brooch to reverse. Condition: GVF

A Sikh soldiers campaign service medal pair for the North West Frontier of India: Sepoy Teja Singh, 4th Battalion 16th Punjab Regiment - India General Service 1908. \'North West Frontier 1935\' (9815 Sepoy Teja Singh, 4-16 Punjab R.) - India General Service 1936. \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' (9815 Sepoy Teja Singh, 4-16 Punjab R.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, who held the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 4th Battalion 16th Punjab Regiment During the Second World War, 1939-1945, 4/16 Punjab Regiment a.k.a. \'The Bo-Peeps\' (as reference to their earlier history as the 9th Bhopal Infantry) served as a constituent unit of the 7th Indian Infantry Brigade under higher formation of 4th Indian Division (a.k.a. The Kite-Hawks) as under: - India - Egypt - Italian East Africa - Italy - Palestine Condition: VF

A Sikh \'Mountain Gunner\'s\' pair of campaign medals for service on the North West Frontier: Gunner Pritam Singh, 1st Royal (Kohat) Mountain Battery, Royal Artillery (Frontier Force) - India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1930-31 (33040 Dvr. Pritam Singh. 1 Mtn. Bty.) - India General Service 1936-39, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1937-39 (33040 Gnr. Pritam Singh, 1 R. Mtn. Bty) Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, who held the ranks of firstly \'Driver\' & later \'Gunner\' while serving with the 1st Royal (Kohat) Mountain Battery, Royal Artillery (Frontier Force), a mountain artillery unit of the British Indian Army Reference \'The History of the Indian Mountain Artillery\' (Graham, 1957), it is confirmed that 1st Mountain Battery served in both of the campaigns commemorated on the respective medal clasps 1st Mountain Battery: The battery had a long history of service dating back to its raising in 1851 as an artillery unit of the Punjab Frontier Force. In 1928, it was styled 1st Royal (Kohat) Mountain Battery, Royal Artillery (Frontier Force) (How). During the Second World War the unit served in the Burma Campaign under higher formation 17th Indian Division, which constituent units were famously referred to as \'Black Cat\'s\', this being accolade being a reference to the division\'s distinctive \'Black Cat\' divisional insignia, worn by \'All Ranks\'. In August 1947, the unit was transferred to the Pakistan Army, where the descendent unit thrives to this day, as, 2 Royal Kohat (SP) Medium Battery, Artillery (FF) A fine inter-wars campaign medal pair to a Sikh \'Mountain Gunner\' Condition: About GVF

A Singapore Colony \'Maria Hertogh Riots\' & \'Union Jack Club\' medal pair to a former WW2 \'Changi Prison\' Civilian Internee: Manager, Cyril George Wimbush, M.B.E., Union Jack Club, late Sergeant Corps of Military Police - Order of the British Empire. M.B.E. (Civil). 2nd type breast badge - Military LS&GC. GVI Type I 'Regular Army' (1026015 Sjt. C. G. Wimbush. C of M.P.) Note: After the fall of Singapore Colony to the Imperial Japanese Army, 15 February 1942, Cyril Wimbush, a civilian - with no entitlement to Second World War campaign medals - was incarcerated as a civilian internee, at the notorious 'Changi Prison' for the duration of the Japanese occupation of Singapore 1942-1945 Important: The award of the M.B.E. (Civil) was announced in the London Gazette issue of ,7 June 1951, and with extracts of citation published in the Straits Times edition of, 7 June 1951 Maria Hertogh Riots: The Maria Hertogh riots were a severe outbreak of communal violence that took place in Singapore between 11 - 13 December 1950, over the custody lawsuit of Maria Hertogh. The riots left 18 dead and 173 injured, as well as a reported 72 vehicles burnt, 119 vehicles damaged, and damage to personal property amounting to 20,848 Straits dollars. https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_83_2005-02-02.html Quote (The Straits Times, 7 June 1951): S'pore: 14 men & a woman Fifteen people - incuding a woman, Mrs. Myra Isabelle Crusson - are among the Singapore Honours List. The citations read: Mr. Cecil George Wimbush threw himself into the work of rehabilitating the Union Jack Club with enthusiasm and the Club very soon was able to achieve the high standard of efficiency associated with it. During the riots several Service families sheltered in the Club and he swiftly organised its defence and helped repel the attackers. Unquote. Quote (The Singapore Free Press, 20 December 1952): Nicoll Gives Awards to 23. The Singapore Governor, Mr. J.F. Nicoll, this morning presented insignia of Orders and medals to 23 colony residents and Servicemen at a Government House ceremony..... Mr. C.G. Wimbush, M.B.E. Immediately after his release from internment he threw himself with enthusiasm into the work of rehabilitating the Union Jack Club. During the December riots, he energetically and successfully organised the defence of the club against rioters who attacked it. Unquote A captioned photograph of Cecil Wimbush being decorated by the Governor of Singapore Colony, was published in The Straits Times issue of 21 December 1952. Quote: Mr. C.G. Wimbush, who helped to defend the Union Jack Club against attackers during the riots in Dec 1950, receives an M.B.E., from the Governor, Mr. J.F. Nicoll, at a ceremony at a ceremony at Government House yesterday at which 22 persons received awards Unquote. Note: The official recommendation for the M.B.E. awarded to Wimbush is held and accessible at the National Archives of Singapore Cyril Wimbush died in Singapore Colony on 19 June 1954, and was buried at Bidadari Cemetery , Singapore, on 21 June 1954 Cyril Wimbush son of James Wimbush & Emma Rebecca Wimbush (nee Cashmore) was a native of, Barford, Warwickshire, England, where he was born circa 1901 (confirmed baptized 28 April 1901). The 1911 National Census for England 7 Wales records Cyril, as a scholar living at the family home in, Barford, Warwickshire, together with his father and 3 x siblings, viz brother Arthur & 2 x sisters Catherine 'Kate' & Doris. Cyril enlisted in the British Army on 25 April 1921, at which time he was 18 years and 2 months of age, and described as having been formerly employed as a 'Motor Driver'. At enlistment he was posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery, and subsequently allocated the unique Army number 1026015, which is from the block allocated to the Royal Artillery in 1920. On 13 May 1921, Cyril transferred to the Military Field Police, which unit was amalgamated with the Military Mounted Police, in 1926 to become the Corps of Military Police, a.k.a. 'The Redcaps'. Cyril remained in service with the MFP and later CMP, and was holding the rank of Sergeant by the time he had qualified for his LS&GC medal after 18 years service. During his army service, Cyril had served many years overseas in Singapore (Reference 'Straits Times' issue of 24 June 1954, states that Cyril had served and worked in Singapore for 23 years). After taking his final discharge from the British Army - shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War - Cyril took up an appointment as Assistant Manager at the Union Jack Club, Singapore, a position he held from at least April 1939 (Ref 'Straits Times'). Cyril Wimbush was an expatriate resident in Singapore when the Second World War began in September 1939, and remained resident in Singapore through the subsequent outbreak of the Pacific War on 8 December 1941, and was present throughout the siege of Singapore and the surrender on 15 February 1942. After liberation from internment in September 1945, Cyril returned to the United Kingdom for rest and recuperation after more then 3 and a half years of tropical incarceration at Changi Prison. On returning to Singapore Colony, Cyril, was appointed Manager of the Union Jack Club a position he continued to hold through to the time of his death on 19 June 1954. The body of Cyril Wimbush was buried at Bidadari Cemetery, Singapore Colony, on 21 June 1954 Cyril Wimbush, the well known Manager of the Union Jack Club, was known to many tens of thousands of British, British Empire & Commonwealth service personnel in the period 1939-1954. Not least as the The 'Union Jack Club' in Singapore was the single most celebrated services 'R & R' establishment in the history of the British Armed Forces in Singapore, and the most famous of all 'watering holes' that catered to 'Other Ranks'. In the period 1940-1942, the club was central as the location for several inter-services / inter-regimental brawls, not least the 'Battle of the Union Jack Club' in 1941, where the Jocks of the 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (the illustrious descendent of the Thin Red Line, who earned the nickname 'The Jungle Beasts' for their jungle exploits on the Malay Peninsula) won a pitched bar battle (bottles, glasses, fists & boots) against 'Diggers' - and fellow brothers in arms - drawn from amongst members of the 2nd Australian Imperial Force. Amongst the pre-Pacific War Singapore garrison, the Argyll's ruled the roost at the Union Jack Club, Singapore....... A most desirable and unusual medal pair of considerable Singapore & colonial history interest, not least the recipients cited services during the 'Maria Hertogh' race riots of 1950 Condition: GVF

A Somaliland and Iraq campaign medal pair: Company Quartermaster Havildar Niaz Mohammad, 1st Battalion 113th Infantry, Indian Army - AGS 1902. EDVII silver 'Somaliland 1908-10' (3872 L. Naik Niaz Muhammad. 113/Inf.) - GSM 1918. GV 1st type clasp 'Iraq' (3872 C.Q..M. Hvldr. Niaz Mohammad. 1-113-Infantry) Important: Both medals and clasp confirmed as entitled on the respective campaign medal rolls. Reference WO 100/396 for the AGSM, which roll was compiled and signed at Deesa on 30 June 1911, and per WO 100/G24/434 this latter roll for the GSM being compiled and signed at Ajmer, India on 19 February 1924 Recipient served as a Lance Naick (Lance Corporal) rising to Company Quartermaster Havildar (C.Q.M.S.) while serving with the 1st Battalion 113th Infantry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: VF

A South Africa & Great War, Prisoner of War campaign medal group of 5 to ?The Skin?s?: Private Patrick Creighton, Royal Engineers late Royal Inniskilling Fusilers - QSA. 2 x clasps 'Orange Free State' 'Transvaal' (6396 Pte. P. Creighton. R. Innis: Fus:) - KSA. 'South Africa 1901' 'South Africa 1902' (6396 Pte. P. Creighton. Innis: Fus:) - 1914 Star. No clasp (6396 Pte. P. Creighton. R. Innis. Fus.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (6396 Pte. P. Creighton. R. Innis. Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (6396 Pte. P. Creighton. R. Innis. Fus.) Important: The recipients extant service papers (held and accessible at The National Archives) confirm that he was a Prisoner of War Note: All medals and clasps verified as entitled per the respective medal rolls as under; - QSA: Ref WO 100/183 compiled & signed Pretoria 18 November 1901 - KSA: Ref WO 100/329 compiled & signed Londonderry 18 November 1901 - 1914 Star: Ref WO 329/2449 compiled & signed Dublin 10 July 1918 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/504 The original QSA roll entry has been notated at a later date to show additional entitlement to the 'Cape Colony' clasp, and that he served at some time with the 11th Mounted Infantry, the additional clasp entitlement confirmed on a later supplementary page in the QSA medal roll compiled and signed at Londonderry, 28 April 1903 Patrick Creighton was a native of Templemichael, County Longford, Ireland where he was born circa 1879. He enlisted for the British Army on a short service engagement (7 years with ?The Colours? & 5 years on the Army Reserve) at Longford, on 4 October 1899. Prior to enlistment he had been employed as a ?Labourer?. Patrick joined his regiment, the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, on 7 October 1899, and subsequently served with his regiment on active service during the South African War and later in British India on garrison duty. Recalled from the Army Reserve in August 1914, he rejoined his regiment and disembarked in France on 23 August 1914. He transferred to Royal Engineers on 7 April 1917, and while serving with 5 Field Survey Coy R.E. was captured and made a Prisoner of War on 21 March 1918. Patrick?s service papers show that he was repatriated and returned to the United Kingdom on 10 January 1919 An excellent set of service papers are extant for this recipient and are accessible at The National Archives Condition: About VF & better

A South Africa & Great War, Silver War Badge ?Palestine? casualty group of 5: Corporal Roderick Bell 12th Battalion & 1st Royal Scots Fusiliers, late 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders - QSA Medal. Silver with 3 clasps ?CC? ?OFS? TR? (7122 Pte. R. Bell, A. & S. Highrs:) - KSA. 'South Africa 1901' 'South Africa 1902' (7122 Pte. R. Bell, A. and S. Highrs:) - 1914 Star. No clasp (7153 Pte. R. Bell 1/R. Sc: Fus.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (7153 Pte. R. Bell 1/R. Sc: Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (7153 Pte. R. Bell 1/R. Sc: Fus.) - Silver War Badge (B344545) Important: Confirmed as twice ?Wounded-in-Action? during the Great War by Gunshot & Shrapnel Wounds (GSW); France, 28 April 1917 (GSW Left Arm); France, 31 October 1918 (GSW Left Leg) Note: The recipients extant service papers (held and accessible at The National Archives) confirm that the recipient served in both regiments and is entitled to all medals, clasps & swb, per below medal rolls; - QSA: Ref WO 100/206 compiled & signed at Eerste Fabrieken, February 1902 - KSA: Ref WO 100/346 compiled & signed at Longmoor Camp, 30 July 1903 - 1914 Star: Ref WO 329/2442 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/990 - Silver War Badge: Ref WO 329/3035 (awarded badge No B344545) Roderick Bell was a native of Thornaby, Yorkshire, England, where he was born circa 1880. During the South African War, Roderick served overseas with the 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. At the time of the outbreak of the Great War in August 1914, Roderick was a ?Time-Expired? veteran of the British Army, and was exempt from any obligation to re-join the Army, however being a ?Patriot? he became one of the many volunteers that were to rally to the recruiting centres of the British Army in August 1914. Roderick?s service papers showing that he re-enlisted at Glasgow, Scotland, on 17 August 1914, at which time he was married with children and residing in Maryhill, Glasgow, he was 34 years and 2 months of age, and prior to his re-enlistment had been employed as a ?Moulder?. Roderick subsequently entered theatre of war ?France? on 3 November 1914. Roderick?s postings within the Royal Scots Fusiliers were as follows; - 17 Aug 1914: Depot Royal Scots Fusiliers - 01 Nov 1914: 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers - 13 Oct 1917: 12th Battalion RSF appointed Acting Lance Sergeant - 18 Oct 1917: 12th Bn RSF to Egypt (Palestine, Egyptian Expeditionary Force) - 01 Oct 1918: Depot - 01 Dec 1919: Discharged Corporal Bell served in below theatres of operations during the Great War; - France: 01/11/1914 ? 07/05/1917. With British Expeditionary Force - Egypt: 18/10/1917 - Palestine with Egyptian Expeditionary Force - France: 07/05/1918 ? 31/12/1918. With British Expeditionary Force Roderick?s papers show that he took his final discharge from the British Army on 1 December 1919. Condition: South African Medal about VF, others GVF

A South Africa and Great War campaign medal pair: Lieutenant Harry Stokes Canadian Expeditionary Force late Lovat Scouts - QSA Medal. \'Cape Colony\' \'SA 1901\' \'SA 1902\' (37367 Pte. H. Stokes. Lovat\'s Scouts) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. H. Stokes) Important: As Lieutenant Stokes only served overseas in England during the Great War, he was only entitled to the British War Medal for his services in that conflict. The pair here offered confirmed as being his full medal entitlement Harry Stokes was born in Carr Bridge, Inverness-shire, Scotland, on 14 May 1883. His next of kin residing at \'Balnastraid, Carr Birdge\'. He attested for service with the British Army at Inverness on 30 October 1901, at which time he described his \'Trade\' as being \'Farmer\'. He was however no stranger to military life, as he cited 4 years prior volunteer service with the 3rd Volunteer Battalion Seaforth Highlanders. On completion of his \'One Year\' with the colours, he took his discharge in Johannesburg, South Africa, and took up employment as a \'Gold Miner\' his address being given as \'C/O The Manager, New Primrose Gold Mining Co, Germiston\'. During his tenure in South Africa, Hartry enrolled as a volunteer with his local regiment, \'The Transvaal Scottish\'. After trying his hand as a Gold Miner, Harry then migrated with his family to Canada, where he returned to life as a farmer, living at Soughton, Saskatchewan. In Canada he subsequently volunteered for service with the 79th Cameron Highlanders of Canada, and volunteered for service overseas with the Canadian Expeditionary Force at Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 5 June 1916, on which date he was posted to the 174th Battalion C.E.F. (Cameron Highlanders of Canada), and embarked overseas for England on 28 April 1917 The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary silk weave ribands, the mounting bar no longer retaining the hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with medal roll entry page that will be forwarded to buyer by email attachment Condition: GVF

A South African Air Force 'Pilot's' Second World War campaign medal group of 4: Lieutenant Kenneth Edward Topp, 12th Squadron South African Air Force - 1939-45 Star (207150 K. E. Topp.) - Italy Star (207150 K. E. Topp.) - War Medal (207150 K. E. Topp.) - Africa Service Medal (207150 K. E. Topp.) Sold together with below ephemera; - Union Defence Force medal transmittal letter - Addressed envelope to ?Mr. K. E. Topp, 9 Harlestone, 173 Riley Road, Durban, Natal? - Photocopied service record Kenneth Edward Topp, son of, Major Percy Topp, was a native of, Durban, Natal, where he was born on ,16 January 1923. At the age of 18 years, and described as a 'Student Draughtsman', Kenneth attested for full-time service with the Union Defence Force at Durban, Natal, South Africa, on 15 September 1941. Posted to the South African Air Force, Kenneth undertook officer training as a 'Pupil Pilot' and completed his 'Pupil Pilots' course on 2 September 1942, and the following day, 3 September 1942, is recorded as the 'Date qualified for Wings'. Kenneth was commissioned '2nd Lieutenant, on 5 September 1942, and Lieutenant on 5 March 1943. Like many enthusiastic young flyers, Kenneth was not afraid to disregard authority and to 'Showboat' his perceived flying skills, not least when his recklessness cost him a 'Severe Reprimand' and stoppages of GBP 25 from his pay, for below incident that occurred n 20 March 1944; Quote, Contra Sec.40 MD.C An Act to the prejudice of good order and military discipline in that he at or about 0915 hrs on 20 March, '44 as Captain and Pilot of Anson Aircraft No. 4384 having been briefed briefed by No. 73330 F/O Paterson the Briefing Officer to carry out an exercise at a minimum height of 500 feet above ground level wilfully and negligently flew the said aircraft at a height below 500 ft in the vicinity of Fraserburg Road with the result that the said aircraft struck the telephone wires at a point 32.38'S and 21.52'E near Fraserburg Road with consequential damage to the said aircraft property of the U.K. Government amounting to ?20.5.5d (Twenty Pounds Five Shillings and Fivepence) and damage to the said Telephone wires and supporting poles the property of the Department of Posts and Telegraphs of the Government of the Union of S.A. amounting to ?13.9.4. (Thirteen pounds Nine Shillings and Fourpence) Unquote. Lieutenant Topp subsequently served overseas in Egypt (1944) and in Italy (1945). In Italy, Lieutenant Topp was posted to 12th Squadron South African Air Force. Kenneth Topp married Anne Barbara Barker (born in Quetta, Baluchistan Province, British India on 23 July 1924, daughter of Percy Edgar Barker). Kenneth was left a widower, when he was predeceased by the death of his wife, Mrs Anne Topp, who is recorded as having died in, Durban, Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa, on 26 February 1994. Sold with some copied service records The medals all loosely mounted for display on a dark flock board Condition: GVF

A South African and Great War campaign and long service group of 5: Battery Sergeant Major Walter Herbert Jenner, Royal Field Artillery late 53rd Battery R.F.A. - KSA 1902. With 2 x dated clasps (91334 Serjt: W.H. Jenner. R.F.A.) - 1914-15 Star (91334 B.S.Mjr. W.H. Jenner. R.F.A.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (91334 W.O.CL.11. W.H. Jenner. R.F.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (91334 W.O.CL.11. W.H. Jenner. R.F.A.) - Military LS&GC Medal. EDVII issue (91334 Sjt: W.H. Jenner. R.F.A.) Important: The KSA medal and clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll of the Royal Field Artillery (ref WO 100/142), and the same roll shows that he was also awarded a QSA with 4 x clasps 'Orange Free State' 'Belfast' 'Defence of Ladysmith' & 'Laings Nek'. The recipients service papers confirm that he was awarded the LS&GC medal in 1911, while his Medal Index Card confirms award of the 1914-15 trio and that he entered theatre of war France on 29 March 1915 Walter Herbert Jenner was a native of Kentish Town / Camden Town, London, England where he was born circa 1873. He enlisted for the British Army in 1892, at which time he described his trade to be a 'Shop Assistant'. At the time of the 1911 Census for England and Wales while still serving he is showing as then living with his wife Louisa Jenner and 3 x children at 170 Brynland Avenue, Horfield, Bristol - this being the family residence. In total Walter Jenner served 24 years and 3 days, of which 11 years 174 days was spent overseas, including more then 6 years in India and over 3 years in South Africa. He served in France between 29 March 1915 - 18 February 1916 Walter's Service Pension are extant and accessible from The National Archives Condition: GVF

A South African female officer's Second World War campaign medal group of 5: 2nd Lieutenant Iris Elaine Wallace, Women's Auxiliary Army Service, South African Army - The 1939-1945 Star (W 297424 I.E. Wallace.) - The Africa Star (W 297424 I.E. Wallace.) - Defence Medal (W 297424 I.E. Wallace.) - War Medal (W 297424 I.E. Wallace.) - South Africa: Africa Service Medal (W 297424 I.E. Wallace.) Note: All medals officially impressed. The prefix letter 'W' denoting an award to a 'Woman' recipient Important: All medals confirmed as entitled per the recipients accompanying copied service records Iris Elaine Wallace, was a South African of Scottish descent. Iris was the daughter of, Lorimer L Wallace & Ida P Wallace, and was a native of, Queenstown, South Africa, where she was born on 15 December 1910. By 1939, Iris, a Short-Hand Typist, was residing with her family in Grahamstown, where the family lived at, 11 African Street, P.O. Box 25, Grahamstown, South Africa. Iris enlisted as a Volunteer in the Union Defence Force in 1941, and was posted as a Private in the Womens Auxiliary Army Service. On 9 August 1941, Iris embarked from Durban for 'Overseas War Service', when she boarded the 'New Amsterdam', disembarking at the Suez Canal, two weeks later. Iris, received steady promotion throughout her army service; Lance-Corporal 1942; Corporal 1943; T/Sergeant 1943 and from 11 September 1944 was appointed to commissioned rank as an officer, holding the appointment of T/2nd/Lieutenant. After being commissioned as an officer, from 11 September 1944, 2nd Lieutenant Wallace served in Egypt as a Personal Assistant 'Personal Assistant' to the Director-General (Land), Mediterranean Expeditionary Forces in Middle East. Lieutenant Wallace took her final discharge from the South African Army (Union Defence Force) in 1946. Sometime after his discharge from the Uniond Defence Force, Iris married and became Mrs Iris E. Shinn Sold together with a copied set of service papers confirming all medals and above details Condition: About EF

A South African Great War France and Flanders \'Casualty\' Campaign Medals & Silver War Badge group of 3: Sergeant R. Burton, 1st South African Infantry - British War Medal. Silver issue (Sjt. R. Burton. 1st S.A.I.) - Union of South Africa: Bilingual Victory Medal (Sjt. R. Burton. 1st S.A.I.) - Silver War Badge (No. SA 4488) 1st South African Infantry Regiment: Was raised in 1915, for overseas service outside of the Union of South Africa. The regiment\'s drew its personnel from the Cape, and not surprisingly was referred to as the \'The Cape Regiment\'. On formation the regiment comprised: \'A\' Company (Western Province) was made up from men mostly from the Duke of Edinburgh\'s Rifles; \'B\' Company was recruited from the Eastern Province; \'C\' Company was from Kimberley, with many men being ex Kimberley Regiment; \'D Company was recruited from Cape Town. Most of the recruits already had military training or experience. The regiment was deployed to France as a constituent unit of the 1st South African Brigade, which on arrival in France was attached to serve under higher formation, 9th Scottish Division Engagements: In France the unit was at the captured of the the village of Longueval and was then deployed in the adjacent Delville Wood on 15 July 1916. The regiment then served with the Brigade at Arras during April 1917 and was part of the offensive at Ypres and Passchendale in September 1917, at Marrieres Wood in March 1918, at Messines in April 1918 and finally at Le Cateau in October 1918 Victoria Cross: Private W. Faulds of 1 SA Infantry was decorated with the Victoria Cross for his conspicuous gallantry displayed on two separate occasions at Delville Wood (and later, after being commissioned, was decorated with the Military Cross) Condition: GVF

A South African Infantryman\'s group of 6 Second World War campaign stars and medals: G. E. Aitchison, Royal Durban Light Infantry, late 2nd Battalion Royal Durban Light Infantry - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp (2138 G. E. Aitchison) - The Africa Star. No clasp (2138 G. E. Aitchison) - The Italy Star (2138 G. E. Aitchison) - Defence Medal(2138 G. E. Aitchison) - War Medal 1939-45 (2138 G. E. Aitchison) - Union of South Africa: Africa Service Medal (2138 G. E. Aitchison) Important: All of the medals are officially impressed South African \'Pretoria Mint\' issues The recipients unique service number is confirmed as being in the block 2301 - 2700 that was allocated to the 2nd Battalion Durban Light Infantry As 2nd Battalion Royal Durban Light Infantry, serving with 4th South African Brigade, was captured at the fall of Tobruk in 1942, the recipient was either amongst the fortunate survivors of the 2/RDLI, who made their way back to British lines, and or had transferred to another battalion / regiment serving in North Africa (1st Battalion Royal Durban Light Infantry served in theatre with the 3rd South African Brigade) Note: South African personnel of the Second World War era retained the same unique service number that they received on enlistment for the rest of their career, irrespective of any subsequent services to other units, or promotions The recipients surname indicates a South African of British or Irish descent Royal Durban Light Infantry: The Regiment was formed on the 24th May 1854 and gazetted on 27th January 1855. In 1859 it became the Durban Rifle Guard and the Royal Durban Rifles in 1873. In 1889 it merged with the Maritzburg Rifles and became the Natal Royal Rifles (Left Half Battalion) and in 1895 it became the Durban Light Infantry. In 1912 the unit became known as the 1st Infantry (Durban Light Infantry). In 1935 the Regiment was awarded. \'Royal\' status and became known as the Royal Durban Light Infantry, which it title it retained until 1961 During the Second World War, the Royal Durban Light Infantry provided two battalions for field service. The 1st battalion served in the 3rd South African Infantry Brigade in North Africa while the 2nd battalion was part of the 4th South African Infantry Brigade which formed part of the ill fated Tobruk garrison. The RDLI saw active service throughout North Africa and later during the Italian campaign. For their combined services during the Second World War, the Royal Durban Light Infantry received the below following battle honours: - Western Desert 1941–43 - Bardia - Gazala - Alamein Defence - Alamein Box - El Alamein - Italy 1944–45 - Casino II - Florence - Gothic Line - Monte Stanco - Monte Pezza - Sole/Caprara - Po Valley The group mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from their silk ribands from a white-metal mounting bar, this retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A South African Infantryman\'s Second World War \'Overseas Service\' campaign medals group of 6: A. M. Dumas, Union Defence Force - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp (144851 A. M. Dumas) - The Africa Star. No clasp (144851 A. M. Dumas) - The Italy Star (144851 A. M. Dumas) - Defence Medal (144851 A. M. Dumas) - War Medal 1939-45 (144851 A. M. Dumas) - Union of South Africa: Africa Service Medal (144851 A. M. Dumas) Important: All of the medals are officially impressed South African \'Pretoria Mint\' issues Infantry Training Centre: The recipients unique service number is confirmed as being in the block 144726 - 145725 that was allocated to the Infantry Training Centre. This particular medal recipient would clearly have subsequently been posted to an Infantry Battalion that served overseas to have qualified for the campaign stars Note: South African personnel of the Second World War era retained the same unique service number that they received on enlistment for the rest of their career, irrespective of any subsequent services to other units, or promotions The medals all retaining their original silk medal ribands as issued Condition: GVF

A South African NCO\'s Great War campaign medal pair: Sergeant J. Conyers, South African Service Corps - British War Medal. Silver issue (Sjt. J. Conyers. S.A.S.C.) - Union of South Africa: Bilingual Victory Medals (Sjt. J. Conyers. S.A.S.C.) The Commonwealth War Graves Commission registers records 356 \'All Ranks\' of the South African Service Corps, that died during the Great War Personnel of the South African Service Corps, served extensively in both the Union of South Africa and overseas theatres of war, in, East Africa, Egypt and France & Flanders, during the Great War Condition: VF

A South African Officers Great War Pair: Captain T. Scott - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt T. Scott) - Interallied Vcitory Medal. South African Bi-Lingual issue (Capt T. Scott) - South African Servicemans Gilt and Enamel lapel badge The medals mounted swing style suspended from a pin-back brooch on contemporary silk ribbons and almost certainly 'as worn' by the recipient Condition: EF

A South African Officer\'s confirmed \'Italy Theatre\' Mentioned-in-Despatches & John Chard medal group of 7: Lieutenant A. B. Rickards, South African Army Technical Service, Union of South Africa Defence Force - The 1939-45 Star (295998 A. B. Rickards) - The Africa Star (295998 A. B. Rickards) - The Italy Star (295998 A. B. Rickards) - Defence Medal (295998 A. B. Rickards) - War Medal. With MID 'Oakleaf' (295998 A. B. Rickards) - South Africa: Africa Service Medal 1939-45 (295998 A. B. Rickards) - South Africa: John Chard Medal. Officially numberted (19) Note: The number '19' impressed on the rim of the John Chard Medal indicates a very early issue from the very first batch of awards to be gazetted / issued Important: The award of the Mention-in-Despatches was published in the third issue of the Supplement to the London Gazette issue of 21 May 1945, the preamble to the award is quoted below: Quote, The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Mediterranean Theatre: Unquote. The John Chard Medal was instituted in South Africa in 1952, and its introduction made obsolete awards of the former 'Imperial' Efficiency Medal and Air Efficiency Award. The John Chard Medal was awarded for 12 years volunteer service. The obverse of the medal bears an iconic scene of 'Rorke's Drift', the place where, Lieutenant John Chard, V.C., Royal Engineers, held command during the famous battle of 'Rorkes Drift' that was fought during the Zulu War of 1879 When the Union of South Africa became a Republic in 1961, the EIIR royal monogram and crown was removed form the reverse design The John Chard Medal was discontinued in 2003 A very fine grouping to a South African Officer who was decorated for his gallant and or distinguished service in Italy The medals mounted as-worn in the swing-style, and as worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings as-worn See Codes 20794 & 20795 & on the website for the recipients companion miniature medal group, and South African Army Technical Service pair of collar badges Condition: GVF

A South African pair of medals for service during the Second World War: J. L. Hodges, Regiment de la Rey, Union Defence Force - War Medal (39151 J. L. Hodges) - Africa Service Medal (39151 J. L. Hodges) Important: The recipients unique service number was in the Union Defence Force block 37101-37150 that was allocated to the \'Regiment De La Rey\' The Regiment de la Rey was established in 1934 as one of the new Afrikaans language Citizen Force units of the Union Defence Force. The regimental badge depicted a lion\'s head, in memory of Boer General J. H. de la Rey, the \'Lion of the West\' after whom the regiment is named. Prior to the Second World War, battalion headquarters were located at Rustenburg in the Transvaal. The unit had company headquarters at Potchefstroom, Klerksdorp and Ventersdorp, with a support company at Brits The medals mounted as-worn. The silk medal ribands suspended stitched down on a metal bar Condition: About EF

A South African Policeman\'s Second World War and Long Service medal group of 3: Sergeant Hermanus Stephanus Pretorius, South African Police Service, and late South African Police Battalion, Union Defence Force - War Medal 1939-45 (SAP 196531 H.S.Pretorius.) - Africa Service Medal (SAP 196531 H.S.Pretorius.) - South Africa: Police Faithful Service Medal (16416 (V) 2/Sergt. H.S.Pretorius) The prefix \'SAP\' on the War Medals is the unique prefix allocated to the members of the South African Police service who volunteered for service with the war-raised South African Police battalions of the Union Defence Force Sold together with: - Royal Life Saving Society: Bronze Medal ( Awarded to H.S.Pretorius, Feb.1935.) Hermanus Stephanus Pretorius, an Afrikaner, was born in South Africa on, 19 November 1915. Prior to the Second World War he was a serving Constable with the South African Police Service. In 1940, he volunteered for service with the war-raised South African Police Battalion\'s of the Union Defence Force. In the vent his military service was short-lived, as his military service was curtailed on 30 August 1940, when he was discharged on medical grounds, and reverted back to the South African Police The group accompanied with hard-copy photocopied service record The medals mounted in the court-style on card, for display Condition: GVF

A South African Second World War and 'Korea Service' campaign group of 5: J. Brink, No 2 'Cheetah' Squadron, South African Air Force - Italy Star (327019 J.A. Brink) - War Medal (327019 J.A. Brink) - Africa Service Medal (327019 J.A. Brink) - South Africa: Korea Medal 1950-53 (E 13559 J.A. Brink) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' (E 13559 J.A. Brink) Important: It is estimated that just over 800 personnel of the South African Air Force served overseas with South African contingent during the Korean War The medals mounted professionally in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended from a medal mounting bar that retains it's original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About GVF

A South African Second World War multi-campaign group of 6: Lance Corporal William Ross Wingate Blair, South African Army - 1939-45 Star (75222 W. R.W. Blair) - Africa Star (75222 W. R.W. Blair) - Italy Star (75222 W. R.W. Blair) - Defence Medal (75222 W. R.W. Blair) - War Medal (75222 W. R.W. Blair) - Africa Service Medal (75222 W. R.W. Blair) Note: The medals medal mounted untidily - in places the medals in the wrong order of precedence - in the swing-style, and almost certainly as worn by the recipient Condition: VF

A South African serviceman's Second World War campaign medal group of 4: 143703 A. E. Bingham - 1939-45 Star (143703 A. E. Bingham) - Africa Star (143703 A. E. Bingham) - War Medal (143703 A. E. Bingham) - Africa Service Medal (143703 A. E. Bingham) Note: Comprehensive service records of South African personnel that served in the Second World War are extant and available from the Department of Defence Archives, Pretoria, South Africa Condition: GVF

A South African serviceman's Second World War campaign medal group of 4: 55046 J. Reid - 1939-45 Star (55046 J. Reid) - Africa Star (55046 J. Reid) - War Medal (55046 J. Reid) - Africa Service Medal (55046 J. Reid) Note: Comprehensive service records of South African personnel that served in the Second World War are extant and available from the Department of Defence Archives, Pretoria, South Africa Condition: GVF

A South African serviceman's Second World War campaign medal group of 5: 233070 S. Glennie - 1939-45 Star (233070 S. Glennie) - Italy Star (233070 S. Glennie) - Defence Medal (233070 S. Glennie) - War Medal (233070 S. Glennie) - Africa Service Medal (233070 S. Glennie) Note: Comprehensive service records of South African personnel that served in the Second World War are extant and available from the Department of Defence Archives, Pretoria, South Africa Condition: GVF

A South African serviceman's Second World War campaign medal group of 5: 36395 G.E.W. Austin - 1939-45 Star (36395 G.E.W. Austin) - Africa Star (36395 G.E.W. Austin) - Italy Star (36395 G.E.W. Austin) - Defence Medal (36395 Austin G.E.W.) - War Medal (36395 Austin G.E.W.) - Africa Service Medal (36395 Austin G.E.W.) Important: The ASM has been officially skimmed and re-impressed - and not uncommon thus for this particular medal type Note: Comprehensive service records of South African personnel that served in the Second World War are extant and available from the Department of Defence Archives, Pretoria, South Africa Ribbons faded and soiled Condition: VF

A South African serviceman's Second World War campaign medal group of 5: 7073 C.E. Cobbledick - 1939-45 Star (7073 C.E. Cobbledick) - Italy Star (7073 C.E. Cobbledick) - Defence Medal (7073 C.E. Cobbledick) - War Medal (7073 C.E. Cobbledick) - Africa Service Medal (7073 C.E. Cobbledick) Note: Comprehensive service records of South African personnel that served in the Second World War are extant and available from the Department of Defence Archives, Pretoria, South Africa Condition: GVF

A South African serviceman's Second World War campaign medal group of 5: P6367 L.J. Coetzer, South African Permanent Force - 1939-45 Star (P6367 L.J. Coetzer) - Africa Star. With clasp 'North Africa 1942-43' (P6367 L.J. Coetzer) - Italy Star (P6367 L.J. Coetzer) - War Medal (P6367 L.J. Coetzer) - Africa Service Medal (P6367 L.J. Coetzer) Important: The recipients 'P' prefix to his number denotes that he was a professional serviceman, of the South African Permanent Force The presence of the clasp 'North Africa 1942-43' would indicate that the recipient almost certainly served in North Africa as a member of the South African Air Force, or less likely in a naval capacity Note: Comprehensive service records of South African personnel that served in the Second World War are extant and available from the Department of Defence Archives, Pretoria, South Africa Condition: VF

A South African soldiers Great War \'East Africa\' Campaign 1916-18, medal pair with companion \'Silver War badge: Lance-Corporal A. F. Soffe, 9th South African Infantry - British War Medal. Silver issue (L/Cpl A. F. Soffe 9th S.A.I.) - Union of South Africa: Bilingual Victory Medal (L/Cpl A. F. Soffe 9th S.A.I.) - Silver War Badge (No. SA 8764) Reverse of the South African issue Silver war Badge complete with original long hinged pin and clasp fittings, as-issued The 9th South African Infantry was raised in 1915, for overseas service outside of the Union of South Africa with the South African Overseas Expeditionary Force. The unit embarked overseas in 1916, for destination East Africa where it was to serve in the German East Africa Campaign 1916-18. The 9th South African Infantry suffered appalling casualties in theatre, suffering in particular from tropical diseases and sickness, of which \'Malaria\' afflicted almost all members of the unit. In February 1916, the 9th South African Infantry began the campaign with 1,135 \'All-Ranks, but by October 1916, was down to an active strength of just 116 x \'All-Ranks\', by which time the majority of losses were due to prolonged illness, from Malaria, Yellow Fever, Tsetse Fly and the dreaded Black Water Fever - which latter was a certain death sentence for those unlucky enough to have contracted it The medals retaining their original silk \'moire\' ribands, now thread stitched and as-worn by the recipient Condition: GVF

A South African War and Great War military and police service group to a former \'Cheesemonger\': Special Constable Frederick Hiscock, Metropolitan Police Special Constabulary late Royal Engineers The group of 3 x medals comprise: - QSA Medal. Silver & 4 x clasps \'CC\', \'OFS\', \'Joh\' & \'Belf\' (24130 Dr. F. Hiscock. R.E.) - Kings South Africa. 2 x clasps \'S. A 1901\', & \'S. A. 1902\' (24130 Dr. F. Hiscock. R.E.) - Special Constabulary Medal. GV Type I \'The Great War 1914-18\' (Frederick Hiscock.) Important: The recipients campaign medals & clasps all verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of the 1st Telegraph Division Royal Engineers as under; - QSA Medal & clasps: Ref WO 100/159 that was compiled and signed \'In-the-Field\' at Pretoria, South Africa, on 12 August 1901 - KSA Medal & clasps: Ref WO 100/315 that was compiled and signed at Aldershot, England, on 25 November 1902 Condition: GVF

A South African War and Metropolitan Police service group of 3: Police Constable Thomas Arthur Allchin Metropolitan Police late 1st Royal Dragoons - QSA Medal. 5 x clasps 'TH' 'OFS' 'ROL'' 'Tr' 'LN' (4166. Pte. T. Allchin. 1/Rl.Drgns.) - KSA Medal 1902, With 2 x dated SA clasps (4166 Pte T. Allchin. Rl: Dragoons.) - Coronation Medal 1911. Metropolitan Police reverse issue (P.C., T. Allchin.) Important: The campaign medals and all clasps are confirmed as entitled on both the corresponding medal rolls (ref WO 100/114 for the QSA medal & WO 100/302 for the KSA medal Thomas Arthur Allchin was a native of Sotton, London, Surrey, England, where he was born circa 1875 (at the time of the South African War his father Richard Allchin resided at, Norfolk Villa, Haddon Road, Sutton, Surrey). By 'Trade' a Butcher, he was 22 years and 2 months of age, when he enlisted for the British Army, and the 1st Royal Dragoons, at London on 18 August 1897. He subsequently served in South Africa ffor a period of 2 years and 345 days active service between 31 October 1899 to 10 October 1902. He took his final discharge from the British Army on 17 August 1909. Police Constable Thomas Allachin is recorded in the 1911 Census for England and Wales, as then residing at 94 Norfolk House, Regency Street, S.W., where he lived with his wife and two daughters. Thomas is recorded as having died at Hendon, Middlesex, in the first quarter of 1951 Sold together with hard copies of his service papers and the respective entry pages from the campaign medal rolls Condition: VF

A South African War and Prison Service Long Service group of 3: Chief Prison Officer Frederick Arthur Marden Creese, His Majesty's Prison Service late 2nd Battalion Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry - QSA Medal. 4 clasps 'CC' 'Paard' 'Drief' 'Joh' (4872 Pte A. Creese, 2nd D. of C. Lt Infy) - KSA Medal. 'South Africa 1901' 'South Africa 1902' (4872 Pte A. Crease, 2nd D. of C. L.I.) - Imperial Service Medal. GV crowned head issued (Frederick Arthur Marden Creese.) Important: The award of the Imperial Service Medal was published in the London Gazette of 15 May 1936, wherein the recipient is shown as being a Chief Officer II H.M. Prison 'Pentonville' Note: All medals and clasps confirmed as issued - and being the recipients full medal entitlement Frederick Arthur Marden Crease, a native of Fairoaks, Ledbury, Worcestershire, England, was 18 years and 8 months of age, and described himself as a 'Carpenter' when he enlisted as 'Arthur Creese' for service with the British Army on 26 October 1895. Frederick served a total of 12 Years in the Army (7 years with the Colours and 5 years in the Reserve) before taking his final discharge on 25 October 1907. During his time with the 'Colours' he served overseas in South Africa for 3 years and 105 days On termination of his service with the 'Colours' he joined the Prison Department, England (ref London Gazette 13 October 1903). Indeed his final discharge papers form the British Army show his intended place of residence as; Assistant Warder Convict Prison Parkhurst Isle of Wight Frederick subsequently had a long career in His Majesty's Prison Service, culminating in the award of his Imperial Service Medal in 1936 Sold together with soft copy set of the recipients service papers and extract page from the London Gazette that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Medals mounted court-style for display purposes Condition: VF

A South African War campaign & long service medal pair: Corporal Richard James Hawthorn \"E Coy\" Buckinghamshire Battalion Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, late 1st Volunteer Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment - QSA Medal. 'CC' 'OFS' (6941 Pte R. Hawthorn. Rl: Berks: Regt.) - TFEM. GV (394 L. Cpl. R. J. Hawthorn. Bucks: Bn: Oxf: & Bucks: L.I.)) Note: The recipients 3 x digit number on the TFEM indicates an early original muster in the Buckinghamshire Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, to a volunteer who had prior to 1908 served in the Volunteer Force, and was allocated a new number on the creation of the Territorial Force in 1908 Important: Both medals & all clasps verified on the campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment and the respective Army Order authority: - QSA Medal : Ref WO 100/193 with 'Volunteer Service Coy' under remarks column -Territorial Force Efficiency Medal: Ref Army Order No 205 of 1 July 1912 Richard James Hawthorn (sic Hawthorne), son of Robert Hawthorn (a Brewers Labourer) & Frances Mary Hawthorn (nee Edey) was a native of, Clewer, Berkshire, England, where he was born circa 1882 (he was baptized on 24 September 1882). A keen 'Volunteer' Richard was already a serving volunteer in the 1st Volunteer Battalion of the Royal Berkshire Regiment, when he enlisted in the British Army on a short 'One Year Engagement', at, Reading, Berkshire, England, on, 4 March 1901. Richard joined the Volunteer Service Company of the Royal Berkshire Regiment that embarked for overseas active service in South Africa, on, 30 March 1901. He served in South Africa attached to the 2nd Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment, through to, 18 June 1902, his service papers (held and accessible at The National Archives) showing that he was awarded the QSA Medal with 2 x clasps for Cape Colony & Orange Free State. Not long after returning from the South African War, Richard married, Ethel Joyce Allen, at, Slough, Berkshire, on 12 November 1904. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales, records him living with his wife at his father-in-law's residence located at, The Cylindrics, Ledgers Road, Slough, and employed as an 'Engine Fitters Labourer '. In the same period 1910-1912, the Windsor and Eton Express & other local papers carried numerous notices pertaining to Richard's service as a Lance Corporal in "E" Coy Buckinghamshire Battalion, Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. During the Great War, Richard, enlisted in the British Army at Reading, Berkshire, on 19 March 1915, described as a 'Fitter' by trade, he was posted to the 39th Divisional Signals Company (Reading) Royal Engineers. Richard's service was, however, curtailed very soon after his enlistment, when he was discharged from the British Army on 2 May 1915, having been found to be medically unfit for further military service. Richard did not serve overseas during the Great War, and was not awarded any Great War medals. Richard James Hawthorn is recorded as having died in Buckinghamshire, England, sometime during the last quarter of 1917 An uncommon combination of medals / clasps for pre 1914 'Volunteer' soldiering. Condition: VF

A South African War campaign medal pair to a former 'Miner' from Penicuik, Midlothian: Private George Nivison, 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - QSA Medal. 4 clasps CC, Pa, Drief, Trans (5577 Pte. G. Nivison, 2nd Rl. Highldrs:) - KSA Medal. 2 clasps 'SA 01' & 'SA 02' (5577 Pte. G. Nivision. Rl: Highrs:) Important: Both medals and all 6 x clasps verified as entitled per the respective medal rolls as under; - Queens South Africa Medal: Ref WO 100/190 - Kings South Africa Medal: Ref WO 100/334 George Nivison, son of Thomas and Ann Nivison, was a native of Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland, where he is confirmed as being born on 22 September 1872 (birth certificate refers). George claimed to be 18 years and 10 months of age, and employed as a 'Miner', when on 24 July 1894, he enlisted for service in the British Army, at Edinburgh, Scotland. He joined the army under a 'Short Service' engagement (7 years with 'The Colours' and 5 years on the Army Reserve') for service with 'The Royal Highlanders', subsequently being posted to 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), which regiment he remained with throughout his time in the British Army. At enlistment, George cited being a serving member of his local volunteer unit, vis 6th Volunteer Battalion Royal Scots.George Nivison's service record (extant and accessible at The National Archives) shows service - including war service in South Africa, as under; - Home (including Ireland) 24/07/1894 - 21/10/1899 (5 years 90days) - South Africa: 22/10/1899 - 12/09/1902 (2 years 326 days) - Home: 13/09/1902 - 23/07/1906 (3 years 314 days) His service papers show that his father Thomas Nivison, resident of Parkend, Penicuik, Midlothian, was his notified next of kin George Nivison was transferred to the Army Reserve on 30 September 1902, and he took his final discharge from the British Army on 23 July 1906, on which date his obligations on the Army Reserve terminated. After leaving the British Army, George returned to his native Penicuik, where he was employed as a 'Papermill Worker'. George married Isabella Cockburn (a Papermill Worker aged 32) at Penicuik on 27 June 1914. George did not serve during the Great War, and is recorded as having died at Edinburgh, on 8 October 1926. At the time of his death his usual residence was 24 Bridge Street, Penicuik. His widow died on 31 October 1956 Sold together with some copied research, including extract pages from the respective medal rolls Condition: GVF

A South African War campaign medal pair to a soldier who was 'Imprisoned for Striking a Superior Officer' : Private Walter Ellison, 1st Battalion Durham Light Infantry - QSA. Silver 'TH' 'OFS' 'ROL' 'TR' 'LN' (3584 Pte W. Ellison Durham Lt Infy) - KSA 1902. With 2 x dated 'South Africa' clasps(3584 Pte W. Ellison Durham Lt Infy) Important: Both medals and all clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls, reference WO 100/182 (QSA) compiled and signed - in-the-field - at 'Edens Kop near Heidelberg, South Africa' on 7 August 1901, and WO 100/342 (KSA) compiled and dated 31 March 1903 Walter Ellison was a native of Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, where he had been born in the Parish of St.Mary's, circa 1865. Walter was 24 years of age when he attested for the British Army at Bradford, on 14 September 1889, after which he was posted to the Durham Light Infantry. Walter appears to have had frequent bouts of ill-discipline early-on in his military career. Just prior to emabrkign for India, on 20 February 1891 he was tried and imprisoned for 21 days (reduced form 42 days) for having been 'absent and striking a superior officer'. Walter later served overseas in India (East Indies) for 6 years and 42 days. Between 24 November 1899 to 11 August 1902, Walter served with his regiment in South Africa on active campaign service during the Boer War. Walter never progressed above the rank of Private, and took his final discharge form the British Army on 11 August 1902 The recipients service papers are extant and available from The National Archives Condition: VF

A South African War campaign medal pair: Trooper J. Callaghan, South African Constabulary - QSA Medal. Silver. With clasp 'Transvaal (22 3rd. Cl Tpr: J. Callaghan. S.A.C.) - KSA Medal. 'South Africa 1901' & 'South Africa 1902' (22 Tpr: J. Callaghan. S.A.C.) Important: Both medals and all clasps verified per the respective medal rolls of the South African Constabulary, as under - QSA Medal & clasp (ref WO 100/272) - serving with C (Eastern) Division S.A.C. - KSA Medal & clasps (ref WO 100/366) - served 9 November 1900 - 31 May 1902 The remarks in the medal rolls show that the reciient was a 3rd Class Trooper serving with C (Eastern) Division of the South African Constabulary (ref QSA roll), and served with the S.A.C. between, 9 November 1900 to 31 May 1902 Condition: About GVF

A South African War era medal pair: Private John Dodd, 3rd Volunteer Bn South Staffordshire Regiment late 2nd Volunteer Service Company Royal Welch Fusiliers attd 1st Bn Royal Welch Fusiliers - QSA: 'CC' 'OFS 'TR' '01' 02' (7551 Pte J.Dodd. Vol: Coy R.W.Fus:) - Volunteer Force LSM. EDVII (99 Pte J.Dodd. 3/V.B.S.Stafford: Regt) Important: Both medals & all clasps verified: - QSA: Ref medal roll WO 100/181 - VFLSM: Ref Volunteer Gazette issue 21 August 1907 John Dodd, was a native of Aldgate, London, England, where he was born circa 1866. At the time of the South African War, John was by trade a 'Coach Wheeler', and a young widower with three children (sons Thomas, & James, and a daughter Elizabeth, who were living at, 8 Longmoor Street, Birmingham, England). In spite of being a 'Widower', John was already a serving volunteer in the 2nd Volunteer Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers, when on, 4 February 1901, at Wrexham, Wales, he volunteered for overseas service, signing a 'Short Contract' for 1 x years service 'With the Colours'. John Dodd subsequently embarked for South Africa on 25 February 1901, as a member of the 2nd Volunteer Service Company, Royal Welsh Fusiliers - and was attached to 1st Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers 'In The Field'. John Dodd served a total of 1 year and 95 days overseas in South Africa. John Dodd completed his engagement with the British Army on 28 June 1902, and thereafter continued to serve in the Volunteer Force with the 3rd Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment John Dodd's service papers for his South African service are extant and accessible at The National Archives, Kew, London Condition: About GVF

A South African War medal medal pair including single clasp \'Belfast\' Queen\'s South Africa Medal: Private John Griffiths, 1st Battalion King’s Royal Rifle Corps late Rifle Brigade a). Queen’s South Africa Medal 1899-1902. Silver issue with clasp 'Belfast' (7194 Pte J. Griffiths, K.R.R.C.) b). King’s South Africa Medal 1901-02. With 2 x dated 'South Africa' clasps for 1901 & 1902 (7194 Pte J. Griffiths K.R.R.C.) Medals and clasps verification: Both medals confirmed entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of the King's Royal Rifle Corps - QSA Medal: Ref WO 100/196, 3 x entry pages - all different dates - showing entitlement to Belfast, Laings Nek, OFS & CC clasps - KSA Medal & both clasps: Ref WO 100/339 the roll compiled & signed at Malta, December 1902 Note: The recipient’s service papers (extant and held / accessible at The National Archives) only disclose entitlement to the single 'Belfast' clasp. Although the medal rolls shows additional entitlement to the clasps for, Cape Colony, Orange Free State and Laing’s Nek, there is no indication on the medal rolls that these additional clasps were ever issued & received by the recipient. The medal with single clasp being exactly as issued John Griffiths was born in London and attested for the King’s Royal Rifle Corps at Winchester on 26 February 1892, having previously served in the 1st Rifle Brigade. He was transferred to the Reserve on 11 April 1897, but was recalled for service on 15 February 1900 and served with the 1st Battalion in South Africa during the Boer War, and on attachment to the 4th Division Staff. Invalided home on 9 March 1902, he transferred back to the Reserve on 23 March 1903, and was discharged on 25 February 1904, after 12 years’ service An instance of poor clerical work resulting in the issuance of rare single clasp medal issue to the British Infantry Condition: GVF

A South African War, Great War and Second World War campaign and group of 6: Sergeant William Walker Brand, Army Service Corps, late 6th Battalion Royal Scots and 2nd Battalion Royal Scots - QSA Medal. Silver 'CC' 'OFS' 'TR' 'SA01' 'SA02' (7195 Corpl: W. W. Brand, Rl: Scots.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (M2-114024 Sjt W.W. Brand. A.S.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (M2-114024 Sjt W.W. Brand. A.S.C.) - Defence Medal - Territorial Force Efficiency Medal. EDVII issue (44 Pte. W. Brand. 6/Rl. Scots) - Efficiency Medal GVI. First issue bar 'Militia' (1983552 C.Q.M.Sjt W.W. Brand R.E.) Note: The original naming on the BWM has been skimmed and re-impressed. We do not know whether the Efficiency Medal 'Militia' in this group is to the same recipient as the other 5 x medals, or is the award of the recipients son (also called Walter Walker Brand), and hence the group is being sold as found Important: The QSA medal and clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll of the 1st Battalion Royal Scots (ref WO 100/166), wherein he is shown as having been a member of 2nd "M" (Volunteer) Company The Royal Scots. The TFEM is confirmed as awarded in Army Orders 4 of 1909, and the Great War campaign pair as the same recipients full and only campaign medal entitlement for the Great War The recipient William Walker Brand was a native of Kirkliston, Linlithgowshire, Scotland, and by Trade a 'Wharehouseman' when on 6 March 1900, at the age of 20 years and 4 months he attested for 1 Year 'Short Service' engagement with the Colours, to fight in the South African War. At the time of his attestation he cited prior military service with 4th Volunteer Battalion, Royal Scots. He subsequently served 1 year and 40 days on campaign service during the South African War. William reverted to Volunteer and Territorial Force service in the years following the South African War and before 1914. When he enslited for service in the Great War on 24 June 1915, he was by then living at Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, Scotland, and described himself as a 'Traction Engine Driver', with 18 years volunteer service in the Royal Scots. During the Great War he served overseas with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force between 3 January 1916 to 18 March 1919, qualifying for the Great War pair of campaign medals. The recipients service papers for both the South African War and the Great War are extant and accessible from The National Archives The medals mounted in the swing-style on an old metal mounting bar, this latter with pin and clasp fittings removed Condition: GVF

A South African \'Permanent Force\' Medic\'s Second World War and Post-War Campaign and Long Service Medal group of 6: Sergeant Gabriel Francois Petrus Viljoen, Army Medical Corps late South African Army Medical Corps - South Africa: Union Medal. EIIR issue. Officially impressed (1096) - The 1939-45 Star (299073 G.F.P. Viljoen) - The Africa Star. With original \'8th Army\' clasp (299073 G.F.P. Viljoen) - Defence Medal (299073 G.F.P. Viljoen) - War Medal (299073 G.F.P. Viljoen) - Africa Service Medal (299073 G.F.P. Viljoen) Important: All of the Second World War campaign medals are officially impressed South African \'Pretoria Mint\' issues Medals verification: All medals confirmed as the recipients full medal entitlement as endorsed in his accompanying service papers Gabriel Francois Petrus Viljoen was a native of De Doorns, Cape Province, South Africa, where he was born on, 18 February 1918. He enlisted at Cape Town for the South African Army Medical Corps, or S.A.M.C., in April 1941. Viljoen was posted to the Hygiene Section at Zonder Water before being posted to the Middle East attached to the 1st Line of Communication Hygiene Section. From May 1942 until December 1943, he was attached to the 30th Road Construction Company S.A.E.C. remaining in the Middle East until August 1944 before being posted back to South Africa where he was discharged at Cape Town on 13 May 1946. He subsequently joined the South African Permanent Force until he resigned on 29 February 1964 Sold together with the recipient\'s hardcopy photocopied service index cards including his Union Medal application form The group mounted in the swing-style. The medals suspended from a white-metal mounting bar, this latter retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A South African \'Railwayman\'s\' Great War medal pair for service in \'France & Flanders\': Sapper E. Morgan, South African Railway Overseas Dominion Section - British War Medal. Silver issue (Spr. E. Morgan. S.A.R.O.D.S.) - Union of South Africa: Bilingual Victory Medal (Spr. E. Morgan. S.A.R.O.D.S.) The Commonwealth War Graves Commission registers records 26 \'All Ranks\' of the South African Railway Overseas Dominion Section, that died during the Great War A very scarce seen specialist South African railways unit of the Great War, that was raised in 1915, specifically for overseas service outside of the Union of South Africa (i.e., the Western Front, in France & Flanders) Both medas retaining their original silk \'moire\' ribands, these stitched and presumably as-worn or displayed by the recipient. The bilingual Interallied Victory Medal with a brass mounting bar attached Condition: GVF

A South African \'War Against Japan\' WW2 medal group of 5 to a \'Springbok\': Able Seaman Garth Hugh Mundell, attached Royal Navy, late Combined Operations & H.M.S Indomitable (Aircraft Carrier) - The 1939-1945 Star (586409 G.H. Mundell) - The Burma Star. \'Pacific\' clasp (586409 G.H. Mundell) - Defence Medal (586409 G.H. Mundell) - War Medal (586409 G.H. Mundell) - Africa Service Medal. Silver (586409 G.H. Mundell) Note: All medals are officially impressed named medals as struck and issued by the Pretoria Mint Rarity: Only an estimated 1932 x Burma Stars confirmed awarded to South African personnel, of which only an estimated 295 x earned the clasp \'Pacific\' (Ref South Africa and the War Against Japan 1941-1945 (Cdr W. E. Bisset, South African Naval Museum, Simons Town, published Scientia Militaria, South African Journal of Military Studies, Vol 25, Nr 2, 1995. http://scientiamilitaria.journals.ac.za ) Important: All medals and clasp confirmed and enumerated on accompanying hard-copy service papers and original ephemera Sold together with: - O.H.M.S. registered letter addressed to recipient in South Africa - 6 x marked manila paper envelopes of issues form the Pretoria Mint - Original named and dated discharge certificate - Letter to Commander Bisset itemising medals & clasp earned - Photocopied hard set of service papers confirming all medals earned Hugh Garth Mundell son of Hugh Mundell was a South African of British descent who was born at Mount Frere, East Griqualand, Union of South Africa, on 17 April 1925. Prior to volunteering to join the South African Naval Force at Durban, Natal, on 28 July 1943 (at age 18 years 3 months), Hugh had been employed as a \'Shop Assistant\'. On 28 July 1943, he took his \'Oath\' to volunteer for \'Service Anywhere\'. Garth\'s service sheet lists his subsequent Second World War postings in order: - Durban Port Detachment: 27 July 1943 to 30 July 1943 - Cape Town Detachment: 31 July 1943 to 1 October 1943 - H.M.S. Afrikander: 2 October 1943 to 12 October 1943 - Seconded to Royal Navy: With effect from 1 October 1943 - H.M.S. Assegai: 13 October 1943 to 15 December 1943 - H.M.S. Braganza (Bombay): 16 December 1943 \'Combined Ops\' - H.M.S. Indomitable (Aircraft Carrier): Served from July 1944 - H.M.S. Kongoni (Durban Shore Base): 17 December 1945 - Ceased to be seconded to Royal Navy: 25 January 1946 - Discharged from South Africa Naval Force 28 January 1946 H.M.S. Indomitable - Aircraft Carrier - after a passage to Trincomalee, joined the Eastern Fleet on 5 July 1944. At which time Hugh appears (the service papers have clipped dates showing **y 1944 (?)) to have been posted from H.M.S. Braganza / Combined Operations for service aboard Indomitable. While it is possible that Hugh\'s service with \'Combined Operations\' (Landing Craft) may have prior earned him the Burma Star for service in the Bay of Bengal, the only warship shown on Hugh\'s service sheet that is definitely known to have served in the Bay of Bengal & Indian Ocean (qualifying for the Burma Star) and later deployed to join the Pacific Fleet in 1945, was the Aircraft Carrier H.M.S. Indomitable H.M.S. indomitable together with H.M.S. Victorious launched bombers against Sumatra in August and September 1944. They later bombed the Nicobar Islands, after which Indomitable joined up with Illustrious to attack Medan and Sumatra again on 20 December 1944 The following year, Indomitable joined the British Pacific Fleet. On 4 January 1945 she, her sister ship Victorious and another fleet carrier Indefatigable attacked Medan. Subsequent actions were taken against Palembang and Sumatra, later in January. On 4 May 1945 she was hit by a kamikaze, but her armoured flight deck saved her from serious damage. In August, with the war ending, Indomitable supported the liberation of Hong Kong, arriving after a landing party from HMCS Prince Robert had taken the Japanese surrender. Her aircraft flew the carrier\'s last combat missions of the war and of her career on 31 August and 1 September against Japanese suicide boats which were attacking British forces A very scarce named \'War Against Japan\' medal group to a South African who served with \'Combined Operations\' (in support of Royal Marine Commandos) in India later aboard the British Aircraft Carrier H.M.S. in operations against the Japanese in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and strikes against Sumatra Island, and later served in the Pacific including being present at the Liberation of Hong Kong Condition: GVF

A South African's Great War campaign medal group of 3: Sapper I. H. Thomas, South African Engineer Corps - 1914-15 Star (Spr. I.H. Thomas S.A.E.C.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Spr. I.H. Thomas S.A.E.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal. Bi-lingual South African issue (Spr. I.H. Thomas S.A.E.C.) Note: For a family members medals who was related to I. H. Thomas, see the Burma Star quartet listed separately to 586346 R. K. W Thomas The medals are mounted in the swing style and as-worn by the recipient. The riband for the 1914-15 Star is very frayed and worn. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A South Atlantic campaign and long service pair: Able Seaman Mechanic G. Ford, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Hermes - South Atlantic Medal 1982. With combat rosette (AB(M) G Ford D150034H HMS Hermes) - Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. EIIR issue (AB(M) G Ford D150034H HMS Hermes) Important: Note that both medals are named to H.M.S. Hermes, and uncommon on the market as such H.M.S. \'Hermes\' was one of two Aircraft Carriers to serve in the South Atlantic, and played a key role in providing air-power during the conduct of the campaign, the \'Hermes\' being equipped with 15 x Sea Harriers and 6 x Harrier GR3\'s, plus a variety of helicopters, of which latter one was piloted by H.R.H. The Duke of York. H.M.S. Hermes also had the added distinction of being the flagship of Rear Admiral \'Sandy\' Woodward, who was in command of the battle fleet sent to the South Atlantic Condition: The pair about GVF

A South East Asia campaign service pair of medals: Private P. J. Fanning, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment - New Zealand Operational Service Medal - GSM 1962. ?Borneo? ?Malay Peninsula? (39936 Pte Fanning P. J. RNZIR) Note: A Mr Paul Fanning, Pawn-Shop Owner (69) is known to have been murdered in a double homicide incident in Auckland, New Zealand, on 19 July 2014. Whether there is a positive connection between the victim and the medal recipient we know not The medals mounted in the court-style in the New Zealand order of precedence. The medal mounting bar with hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

A Souvenir of the Great War 1914-1918. Large printed silk, scarf / headscarf Dimensions (Imp): Approx 19.5 inches (H) x 24.5 inches (W) Dimension (Met): Approx 49.53 mm (H) x 62.23 mm (W) Material: Silk Design: Printed on silk In centre a large multi-flag display of allied nations flags, in centre of which is a letter - the famous \'Scrap of Paper\' (the irreverant naem given to the Treaty of Belgium, signed in 1839, guaranteeing Belgian neutrality) with signatures, of the signatories of the 1839 Traety. Below a reclining British Lion, with legend \'Our Word Our Bond\' and depictions of French 75mm artillery and Indian Army \'Bengal Lancers\', at either side and beneath a display of British naval might of warships, submarine and aircraft Surrounding the silk borders are 28 x identified allied personalities of the Great War, mostly British, and mostly naval & military, including Lord Kitchener on top, and many from the dominions and empire together with other Allies, this latter titled \'Mikado\'. With numerous depictions of soldiers, including British cavalry and highlanders charging, a Gurkha with drawn \'Kukri\', an Elephant with \'Mahout\', soldiers frrm the dominions in \'felt hats\' etc The notable absence of any depiction of an American personality, or portrayal of an American flag, would date this patriotic silk to having been issued sometime before April 1917 A large & attractive British & Empire \'Patriotic\' silk, originally retailed for framing, or use as a headscarf, or other costume use With no tears or damage to silk Condition: Very Good

A St Asaph, Flintshire, World Wars family medal group of 8. To a father casualty & son veteran of Battle of Denmark Strait & Survivor of sinking of H.M.S. Prince of Wales: Arrowsmith family, father (Cheshire Yeomanry/Cheshire Regiment) & son (Royal Navy) The family group of 8 x medals comprises: A). Father: Private James Cliffe Arrowsmith, Cheshire Regiment, late Cheshire Yeomanry - British War Medal. Silver issue (5515 Pte. J.C. Arrowsmith. Ches. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (5515 Pte. J.C. Arrowsmith. Ches. R.) Important: Private J.C. Arrowsmith, 9th Battalion Cheshire Regiment is confirmed having \'Died of Wounds\' in France on 4 August 1917 Note: The 2 x medals confirmed as the recipient\'s full medal entitlement, per the respective medal roll of Cheshire Regiment (ref WO 329/1014) and the recipients extant Medal Index Card held at The National Archives Biographical Research: There exists an unusually large - and well written - amount of biographical information on Private James Cliffe Arrowsmith available on the internet. Thanks to the Flintshire War Memorials 1914-1918 website, researchers and medal collectors can readily access the recipients service history at: https://www.flintshirewarmemorials.com/ The Great War medals in uncommonly excellent condition, being virtually uncirculated / pristine Condition: EF B). Son: Able Seaman James Cliffe Arrowsmith, Royal Navy, late H.M.S. Prince of Wales - The 1939-1945 Star - The Atlantic Star - The Africa Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Important: Able Seaman J.C Arrowsmith H.M.S. Prince of Wales is confirmed witnessing the destruction of H.M.S. Hood - The Mighty Hood - during the Battle of the Denmark Strait (Atlantic Star), during which battle his ship registered damaging \'Hits\' on the enemy battleship \'Bismark\' , and who later served on a Malta Convoy (Africa Star) and was extremely fortunate to survive the sinking of H.M.S. Prince of Wales (Pacific Star), and avoid subsequent enemy capture - following the destruction of \'Force Z\' - off the coast of Malaya, on 10 December 1941. The Liverpool Echo issue of 9 January 1942, contains a captioned photograph of Able Seaman J.C. Arrowsmith in his Royal Navy \'Blues\', with below article: Quote, Saw Sea Giants Sunk A naval man who has taken part in the battle for the Atlantic and seen destroyed the world\'s four biggest battleships - Hood, Bismark, Repulse & Prince of Wales - is among the survivors of the latter ship. He is Able Seaman James Cliffe Arrowsmith, of, Teriyn, St Asaph. He was born at Neston, Cheshire, and previous to joining the Navy was on the staff of Barclay\'s Bank at Pwllheli. His father, Mr James Arrowsmith, was killed in the last war whilst serving with the Cheshire Regiment. Unquote. HMS Prince of Wales was a King George V-class battleship of the Royal Navy, built at the Cammell Laird shipyard in Birkenhead, England. She had an extensive battle history, first seeing action in August 1940 while still being outfitted in her drydock when she was attacked and damaged by German aircraft. In her brief but storied career, she was involved in several key actions of the Second World War, including the May 1941 Battle of the Denmark Strait against the German battleship Bismarck, escorting one of the Malta convoys in the Mediterranean, and then attempting to intercept Japanese troop convoys off the coast of Malaya when she was lost on 10 December 1941. In her final battle, which was three days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, she was sunk alongside the battlecruiser HMS Repulse by Japanese bombers when they became the first capital ships to be sunk solely by air power on the open sea, a harbinger of the diminishing role this class of ships was subsequently to play in naval warfare. The wreck of Prince of Wales lies upside down in 223 feet (68 m) of water, near Kuantan, in the South China Sea. The Second World War medals each with an original silk riband (with the Africa Star & Defence Medal on mismatching of ribands), that has sometime been stitched for wear and, as-worn or displayed, by the recipient or his family Condition: GVF

A St. John Ambulance \'Southern Railway Centre\' second world war and long service medal pair: Henry George Ricketts, Southern Railways Traffic Department and St. John Ambulance Brigade Southern Railways Centre A). Defence Medal B. Southern Railway Centre of St. John Ambulance Association Medal. Silver. With top brooch bar '14 Years' & additional '20 Years' bar (SX186 1954). Reverse engraved ?Henry G. Ricketts 1948? Henry George Ricketts, son of William Henry Ricketts & Emilly Sarah Ricketts (nee Myland) was a native of, Hounslow, Middlesex, England, where he was born on, 4 April 1910. The National Register for England and Wales, compiled circa April 1939, records Henry employed as a 'Porter' with the Southern Railway Traffic Department, at which time he was residing with his parents at 61 Crane Avenue, Heston and Isleworth M.B., Middlesex, England. Henry married Millie Butcher at Brentford, Middlesex, sometime during the third quarter of 1941. Henry George Ricketts is recorded as having died at, Lambeth, London, England, sometime during the second quarter of 1980 A scarce seen double clasped St. John Ambulance Brigade 'Southern Railways' Long Service Medal Condition: GVF

A St.Helens Casualty's 1914 Star and Great War medal group of 3: Private James Curran, 2nd Battalion 1st Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 1914 Star. No clasp (3-6078 Pte. J. Curran. Cam'n: Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (3-6078 Pte. J. Curran. Cam'n Highrs) - Interallied Victory Medal (3-6078 Pte. J. Curran. Cam'n Highrs) Important: Recipient is confirmed from his extant service & pension papers (held at and accessible from The National Archives) as having been having been 'Wounded-in-Action' in France by Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound (G.S.W.) to the Forearm and Right Shoulder on 1 August 1916 Note: All campaign medals confirmed as entitled per the respective Medal Index Card that will accompany the medals. In addition to his Great War medals the recipient also prior qualified and received a Queens South Africa medal with 4 clasps (Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901) for his services with the Cameron's during the South African War James Curran was a resident of St. Helens, Lancashire, where together with his wife Lucy and family of 2 children he had, prior to the outbreak of the Great War, resided at 25 New Market Place, St. Helens. James was born at Salford, Lancashire, circa 1874. Aged only 14 years and 2 months he attested for the British Army and service with the Cameron Highlanders at, Dublin, Ireland, on 10 July 1888. For several years after enslistment he held the appointment of Drummer Boy and then Drummer. His early military career was a colourful one, not least as he received a prison sentence and 'Hard Labour' for a period of 112 days for 'Having struck a Superior Officer'. His transgressions with authority apart, James remained with the Camerons throughout his entire military service which included campaign service in South Africa with his regiment between 15 February 1900 to 10 June 1901. He took his discharge after 13 years service on 9 July 1901, at which time he returned to 'Civvy Street'. After the outbreak of the Great War James re-enlisted in his old regiment on 10 September 1914, at the age of 40 years, for the 'duration of the war'. James was duly posted to the 1st Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders, seeing active service in France (which theatre of war he first entered on 8 November 1914) where he was wounded-in-action on 8 August 1916 by Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound (or G.S.W.). He later served in Salonika in which theatre he contracted MalarIa. Sold together with hard-copy of the recipients Medal Index Card The medals fitted with soiled and sewn silk ribbons, that for the 1914 Star being frayed Condition: VF

A St.John Ambulance Brigade pair: Sergeant E.C. Allen, Northampton Division No.3 District St/John Ambulance Brigade - Coronation Police Medal 1911. With St.John Ambulance Brigade reverse (Cpl E.C. Allen) - Service Medal of the Order of St.John (Sgt. E.C. Allen. (Northampton Div. No.3 Dist) S.J.A.B. 1916 Condition: EF

A Staff Nurse's 1914 Star campaign trio: Staff Nurse Louisa Annie Robinson, Queen Alexandra's Imperial Nursing Reserve late Civil Hospital Reserve - 1914 Star. No clasp (Miss L.A. Robinson. Civ:Hosp:Res.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S/Nurse L.A. Robinson.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S/Nurse L.A. Robinson.) All medals confirmed as entitled on the respective Medal Index Card (ref The National Archives) 1914 Stars in complete groups are scarce on the market named to the Civil Hospital Reserve Condition: VF

A Stirling man\'s \'Killed-in-Action\' Great War campaign medal group of 3: Private James Reynolds, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (S-7890. Pte. J. Reynolds. Gord. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-7890. Pte. J. Reynolds. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medals (S-7890. Pte. J. Reynolds. Gordons.) Killed-in-Action: Private James Reynolds 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders is confirmed \'Killed-in-Action\', France, on, 20 May 1915 Body Found: The extant service records for James Reynolds have an entry showing he was originally returned as \'Wounded-in-Action\', 20 May 1915, with an defining footnote immediately below that \'stating \'Killed-in-Action\' with remarks that the Officer Commanding 3rd Battalion had on 22 May 1915, reported that the body of James Reynolds had been \'found at\' at Rue de L\'Epinette on 20 May 1915 Medals Verification: The Great War campaign medals all verified as issued per the respective medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders and recipients \'Other Ranks\' service papers, as under: a). 1914-15 Star: Reference WO 329/2801 (first entered theatre of war \'France\', 30 March 1914) b). British War Medal. Silver issue: Reference WO 329/1654 c). Interallied Victory Medal: Reference WO 329/1654 The memory of the life and supreme sacrifice of Corporal Alexander Booth, 2nd Battalion Battalion Gordon Highlanders is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, on the Le Touret Memorial, located in the, Pas de Calais, region of France Note: A set of service papers fr the recipient is extant and is held and accessible at The National Archives James Reynolds (born 1885), third son of William Reynolds (a professional soldier) and Mary Reynolds (nee Henderson ) was a native of, Stirling, Scotland. The 1901 National Census for Scotland, shows James (described as an Apprentice Irondresser) living at home with his widowed mother, and 8 x siblings, comprising 2 x elder brothers, William Reynolds & Adam Reynolds, and 3 x younger brothers viz, George McPherson & Peter McPhersons, as well as 3 x sisters, viz, Mary Reynolds, Elizabeth McPherson and a married sister Emma Masterman. In 1901 the Reynolds family resided at, 49 King Street, Stirling. Thomas Reynolds, sisters, viz (including 2 x step-brothers, & 2 x step-sisters James married Charlotte Galloway Neilson (a native of Dunblane) at Stirling, on 14 July 1911. The couple were blessed with 3 x children, all daughters, and all born in Stirling viz; Jeannie Reynolds (1912), Mary Reynolds (1913) & Jamesina Reynolds - sadly James never saw this last daughter, who was named in his memory and who was born on 28 May 1915, after his death in action just days 8 days before she was born. Prior to the Great War James had been employed as an Iron Dresser, and the family resided at, 17 Seaforth Place, Stirling. James attested for service with the British Army on 5 December 1912, and was posted to the Regimental Depot of the Gordon Highlanders located at Aberdeen, where on 8 December 1914, he joined his regiment. Following completion of his basic training, James was subsequently posted to 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders and first entered theatre of war, France, on 30 March 1915, with a reinforcement raft for 2/Gordons. He was \'Killed-in-Action\' in France on, 20 May 1915 Sold together with some hard-copy photocopied research Condition: About EF

A Stirling Miner's 'First Day Battle of the Somme' casualty campaign medal group of 3: Private Thomas Docherty, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914-15 Star. No clasp (10397 Pte. T. Docherty. Gord. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (10397 Pte. T. Docherty. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (10397 Pte. T. Docherty. Gordons.) Important: Recipient is confirmed from his extant service papers (held at and accessible from The National Archives) as having been having been 'Wounded-in-Action' by Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound (G.S.W.) on 1st July 1916 - the 'First Day of the Battle of the Somme' Note: All campaign medals confirmed as entitled per the respective Medal Index Card, a hard-copy of which will accompany the medals Thomas Docherty, by trade a 'Coal Miner', was born in Stirling, Scotland, circa 1891. Prior to the outbreak of the Great War he resided at, 7 Church Wind, Stirling. Thaomas enlisted for the British Army on 1 June 1915, being posted to the Gordon Highlanders Depot at Aberdeen 2 days later. On 4 June he was posted to the 3rd Battalion Gordon Highlanders with which unit he completed his training before being transferred to the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders which latter battalion he joined in France on 19 November 1915. It was while serving with the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders that Thomas was 'Wounded-in-Action' on the opening day of the 'Battle of the Somme'. Before taking his final discharge from the the British Army on 18 January 1919, Thomas served in succession with the Cameron Highlanders and lastly the Lancashire Fusiliers 1 July 1916: Although many battalions of the Gordon Highlanders fought in the Battle of the Somme, only one battalion - 2/Gordons - had the distinction of going into action on the 1st July 1916 - the opening day of the Somme Offensive -as part of 7th Division. It's objective on the day were enemy positions at Mametz, where on a frontage of 400 yards 2/Gordons advanced in four waves. By the time the battalion was relieved from their advanced positions held on 3 July, their loss in casualties was 461 all-ranks out of a total of 807 that had gone into action on 1 July Sold together with hard-copy of the recipients Medal Index Card Some soiling to the silk ribands Condition: VF

A Strichen Loon\'s \'Bravery in the Field\' & Great War casualty medal group of 4: Private James Alexander Bruce, M.M., 1st Battalion 5th (Buchan & Formartin) Gordon Highlanders (Territorial Force), 51st Highland Division - Military Medal. GV 1st type (240822 Pte. J. A. Bruce. 1/5 Gord: Hdrs-T.F.) - 1914-15 Star (2866 Pte. J. A. Bruce, Gord. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2866 Pte. J. A. Bruce, Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2866 Pte. J. A. Bruce, Gordons.) Military Medal: Award confirmed as published in the London Gazette issue of 13 March 1918, an award for \'France\'. The entry for the recipient shows his place of residence as \'Strichen\'. The preamble to the list of awardees state: Quote, His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Military Medal for bravery in the Field to the undermentioned Non-commissioned Officers and Men :— Unquote. Wounded-in-Action: Private James Alexander Bruce confirmed \'Wounded-in-Action\' in France, circa May-June 1917, reference the long list of casualties published in the Aberdeen Press and Journal newspaper issue of, 18 June 1917 Medals Verification: The Great War & Long Service Medals all verified as issued per the respective medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders and recipients \'Other Ranks\' service papers, as under: a). Military Medal: Ref Supplement to the London Gazette issue of 13 March 1918 (shows place of residence Strichen) b). 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2800 (entered theatre of war \'France\' 21 August 1915, disembodied 29 March 1919) c). British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/1661 (shows service with 5/Gordon & later regimental number \'240822\') d). Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1661 (shows service with 5/Gordon & later regimental number \'240822\') The medals all retaining decent long lengths of original era silk watered \'moire\' ribands James Alexander Booth, second son of William Bruce (a Foreman Wayman with the Great Northern Railway) and Jane Bruce (nee Catto), was a native of Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where he was born in 1896. The 1901 National Census for Scotland, records James living at home with his parents and 3 x siblings, this latter comprising elder brother William Bruce (9) - who was later \'Killed-in-Action\' in France, on, 5 September 1916, as No. 416 Private William Bruce, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders) and 2 x sisters, viz; Edith Bruce (10) & Lilly A. Bruce (2). In 1901, the Bruce family resided at Jubilee Cottage, Strichen, Aberdeenshire. Following his distinguished record of service in the Great War during which in which James had served throughout served with his local Territorial Force infantry battalion, 1st 1st Battalion 5th (Buchan & Formartin) Gordon Highlanders (Territorial Force), under higher formation, 51st Highland Division, and had been both decorated for bravery and \'Wounded-in-Action\', he took his discharge from the British Army on 29 March 1919. Shortly after return to civilian life in the North East of Scotland, James, like his father before him, took-up employment as a \'Railwayman\', employed as a \'Porter\' with the Great North of Scotland Railway, where he was stationed at Maud Junction / Keith Junction, Aberdeenshire (Trade Union Membership Registers of the National Union of Railwaymen refer). James married Ruth Noble, at Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, on, 22 October 1920. James Alexander Bruce is recorded to have died at, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, on, 18 March 1989 Sold together with some hard-copy photocopied research Condition: Silver medals toned About EF

A Sunderland man's Great War gallantry and campaign medal group of 3: Driver Richard Collins, Royal Artillery, late 'C' Battery, 48th Brigade Royal Field Artillery - Military Medal. GV (L-7802 Dvr. R. Collins. C.48/Bde: R.F.A.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (L-7802 Dvr. R. Collins. R.F.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (L-7802 Dvr. R. Collins. R.F.A.) Important: Military Medal verified as published in London Gazette issue of 18 June 1917, and the recipients extant service papers (available and accessible from The National Archives) confirm that the award was for the 'Battle of Arras' The MM's published in the London Gazette issue of 18 June 1917, pertain to recommendations made for gallantry during the Battle of Arras, including the Battle of the 'Scarpe' where 'C' Battery were heavily engaged between 9-12 April 1917 Note: The campaign medals confirmed as the recipients full entitlement of campaign medals for the Great War, per the respective Medal Index Card and campaign medal rolls (ref WO 329/46) the latter compiled and signed at Woolwich, 17 January 1920 Richard Collins, the son of Henry & Elizabeth Ann Collins (nee Ayre), was born at Ryhope, Co Durham, England on 13 February 1896. The 1911 national Census for England and Wales, records the famloy then residing at 44 Seaview, Grangetown, Sunderland, with Richard, only 15 years of age described as a 'Pony Driver in Coal Pit', showing that like his father before him, he was destined for a life as a 'Coal Miner'. Richard enlisted for the British Army at Sunderland on 13 March 1915, at which time he was 19 years 1 month of age. At enlistment his residence was given as 44 Seaview, Grangetown, Sunderland, and employment as 'Miner'. After enlistment he was posted to the 160th (Wearside) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Driver Collins first entered theatre of war 'France' on 2 January 1916, and is recorded to have served in France through to 21 July 1918; he secondly again served overseas in France between 5 August 1918 through to 8 January 1919. Richard returned to England on 9 January 1919. At discharge his forwarding address being, 27 Ocean Road, Grangetown, Sunderland. The medals fitted with silk ribands, as formerly worn Condition: Toned GVF

A superb 'Egypt Service' group of 4 x Eastern and European Orders: Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander Remanda 'Bey', Egyptian Police, late Assistant Commandant Suez Canal Police (1926) - Greece: Order of George I. 4th Cl. Silver gilt & enamel (Alex Remanda 10/23 -1-1920) - Italy (Kingdom): Order of the Crown. 4th Cl 'Officers' breast badge. Gold & enamel - Egypt (Kingdom): Order of the Nile. 4th Cl. Silver gilt & enamel (Alex Remanda 9-10-1919) - Turkey (Ottoman): Order of the Medjidie 4th Cl. Silver, gold & enamel (Alex Remanda 8-1-1906) Important: Except for the Italian order, all orders are contemporary engraved on reverse with the recipients name and date of award, as above indicated Note: The Order of The Nile with makers marks 'Lattes' on reverse. The insignia of all the orders is of the finest quality and condition Alexander Remanda, who was born circa 1879, was a Greek national in the employment of the Khedival Government of Egypt, and who served for many years in the Suez Canal Police, of which he was latterly Commandant. A medal index card for Alexander is extant at 'The National Archives' showing that in 1921, he applied for British Great War campaign medals, however the application was not approved and no medals were ever subsequently issued, the card marked 'Ineligible for Medals' In retirement, Alexander Remanda and his wife Madeline Remanda resided in Alexandria, Egypt, where the 1941 'Egyptian Who's Who' show the coupleliving at 58 rue Kitchener, Moustafa Pacha, Alexandria The orders, professionally mounted and 'as.worn' by the recipient, suspended from a handsome medal mounting brooch bar, this latter retaining it's original stout hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

A superb 'First Day Lander' at Gallipoli and later Western Front 'Trench Raiding' gallantry and campaign service group of 4: Sergeant James R. Love, D.C.M., 5/6th Battalion Royal Scots late 1/5th Battalion Royal Scots - Distinguished Conduct Medal. GV first issue (250146 Sjt: J.R. Love. 5/6 R.Scots.) - 1914-15 Star (250146 Pte. J.R. Love. R.Scots.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1466 Sjt. J.R. Love. R.Scots.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1466 Sjt. J.R. Love. R.Scots.) Important: All medals and regimental numbers confirmed as entitled/awarded per the respective Medal index Card and the London Gazette. The DCM being published in the London Gazette of 1 May 1918. The citation as under; Quote, 250146 Sjt J.R. LOVE (Edinburgh) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of a platoon in a raid on the enemy's lines. He went to the assistance of a party who were having difficulty in the capture of their objective, and personally directed the capture of a "pill-box". He then returned to his platoon, continued the advance, and captured his objective. Seeing a gap in the line which was attacking a group of "pill-boxes", he rushed forward at the head of his platoon, filled the gap and led his men forward to the attack. He finally covered the withdrawal of the rest of the raiding party and brought all his men safely to our lines. His great courage and initiative were a splendid example to all, and contributed largely to the success of the raid. Unquote. The respective Medal Index Card, and Silver War Badge Roll (both extant at The National Archives) show that James Love (who was a native of Edinburgh, Scotland) enslited for service with the Territorial Force of the British Army on 26 March 1913, and first entered a theatre of war (Gallipoli) on 25 May 1915 - this being the 'First Day' of shore landing at Gallipoli, where the 1/5th Royal Scots landed at 'Cape Helles'. In 1916 the 1/5 and 1/6 battalions Royal Scots were amalgamated to form 5/6th Battalion Royal Scots and served therefater on the Western Front in France. James Love is confirmed as being 'Wounded-in-Action' in France in the same year as he earned the DCM, and was discharged as a consequence of his wounds on 8 July 1918 Sold together with original 'Fourth Army' DCM congratulatory award certificate from General Rawlinson (Commanding Fourth Army), this signed and dated 12 March 1918. The certifcate chipped, and stained in places Condition: VF

A superb 'Gallipoli First Day Lander' & Casualty of the Gallipoli Campaign medal group of 3 with insignia: Private Arthur Eastman, 2nd Battalion Hampshire Regiment - 1914-15 Star (8882 Pte A. Eastman. Hamps:R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (8882 Pte A. Eastman. Hamps R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (8882 Pte A. Eastman. Hamps. R.) Sold together with; - Hampshire Regiment cap badge. Bi-metal. With slider to reverse - Full-size riband bar for 1914-15 trio Important: Private Arthur Eastman confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action' at Gallipoli, per casualty notice published in 'Western Gazette' regional newspaper issue of 11 June 1915 - the nature of the wound was 'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound' (GSW) to the left wrist (reference Ancestry.com. UK, WWI Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923 on-line data base) Note: The 2nd Battalion Hampshire Regiment - which had been stationed in India at the outbreak of the Great War - first entered theatre of war 'Gallipoli' on 25 April 1915, when all four companies of the battalion were landed at V Beach (Y & Z Companies together with Headquarters, disembarked from the S.S. River Clyde), and W Beach (W & X Companies disembarked from the S.S. Aragon) Important: Arthur Eastman was a pre-war 'Regular Army' soldier, who was serving overseas in India with 2nd Battalion Hampshire Regiment when the Great War broke out in August 1914. As Arthur's regimental number is confirmed as being issued n 1912, he may have received a mention or entry in any pre-war regimental journals of 'The Tigers', or regimental photograph albums that exist from that period Comment: While it is not known to us what 'Company' of 2nd Battalion Hampshire Regiment, that Arthur Eastman was serving in at Gallipoli, what is known - beyond any doubt - is that Private Eastman was a 'First Day Lander' at Gallipoli (his Medal Index Card affirms entry into theatre of war on 25 April 1915), and that he was amongst the 2nd Battalion Hampshire Regiment - the 'Tigers' - that waded under fire at the Cape Helles landings at V & W Beaches on the first day of the ill-fated Gallipoli Campaign The campaign medals all verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls as under; - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2727 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1268 'Arthur' Eastman, son of Arthur Henry Eastman & Beatrice 'Ellen' Eastman (nee Mitchell), was a native of St Mary Bourne, Hampshire, England, where he was born on 6 January 1895. Arthur is confirmed as having been joined the British Army in 1912 (his regimental number No 8882 was allocated in 1912 - No 8751 is verified as having been issued on 20th February 1911), and was serving overseas in India with 2nd Battalion Hampshire Regiment, when the Great War broke out in 1914. 'Arthur' is confirmed as first having entered theatre of war 'Balkans' (Gallipoli) on 25 April 1915, when together with his battalion, he landed at Cape Helles on the very first day of the Gallipoli Campaign - on 25 April 195, the 2/Hampshires were split for landings on two beaches, with half of the regiment disembarking under cover of darkness from the S.S. RIVER CLYDE, which ship had been the scene of the murderous loss of life when the first waves of British troops landed at V Beach. 'Arthur' was wounded at Gallipoli - Gun Shot & Shrapnel (GSW) to the wrist, and subsequently took his discharge from the British Army on 14 February 1916 (Pension Ledger entry refers). After returning to the United Kingdom, and before the Great War ended, Arthur' married Edith Townsend in Faringdon, Berkshire, England, sometime during the third quarter 1918. 'Arthur' lived at Little Coxwell, Berkshire, England (Electoral Registers for the inter-war & Pension ledger entry all refer). In April 1939 the 'National Register' for England and Wales records Douglas 'Arthur' Eastman living with his family at, 103 Fernham Road, Shellingford, Faringdon, Berkshire, England, at which time he was employed as a 'Gardener', at that time his family comprised his wife Edith (who had been born 26 January 1895), and two children, a daughter, Violet Eastman (born 11 July 1920) who was employed as a Teacher, and son Philip (born 22 July 1926) who was at school. 'Arthur' Eastman is recorded as having died in Wiltshire, England (he was living with or near his son Philip Eastman), sometime during the third quarter 1975 Research: There are no papers sold or sent with the medals, ribbons & badge - we will however forward 'soft copy' by email JPEG file attachments of all below for the buyers records; - Medal Index Card - Extract page from 1914-15 Star medal roll - Extract page from British War & Interallied Victory Medal rolls - Extract page from WWI Pension Ledgers and Index Card All medal fitted with their original long lengths of silk moire ribands - fitted with safety pins - and as-worn by the recipient An outstanding 'Gallipoli' campaign casualty group - to a 'Tiger' who landed on 'Day 1' at Gallipoli - and possibly landed from the iconic 'S.S. River Clyde' Condition: About EF

A superb 'Highland Officer' casualty campaign group of 3: Major Alexander Harvie Maclean, 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, late Gordon Highlanders - IGS 1895. 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' (Lieut A.H. MacLean 2nd Bn Arg: & Suthd Highrs) - QSA. 'DOL' 'CC' 'OFS' TR' (Capt: A.H. MacLean Attd Gordon Hdrs: A & S Hdrs) - KSA Medal. With 2 x dated 'South Africa' clasps (Capt A. H. Maclean. A & S Hgrs.) Note: The QSA with additional and intricately inserted private engraving of 'Attd' and 'A & S Hdrs - the work being professionally executed and in the same style of engraving as the official engraving - the official engraving remaining intact and not affected by the additional work Note: All 3 x medals and all the clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls; Ref WO 100/89 for the IGS medal 1895; Ref WO 100/203 for QSA medal and WO 100/346 for the KSA medal Important: Major Alxander Harvie MacLean was Killed-in-Action at Le Cateau on 26 August 1914, at which time he was 2nd in Command of the 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 'The Times' published the below notice in their edition dated 23 September 1914; Quote, Major Alexander Harvie Maclean who is ow believed to be dead, was born in October 1868, and joined the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in 1891. He obtained his captaincy at the end of 1899, and his majority in May 1912. He served on the North-West Frontier of India as Brigade Provost Marshall with the Tochi Field Force from July, 1897, to January, 1898, receiving the medal and clasp, and was all through the South African War of 1899-1902 Unquote. Alexander Harvie Maclean, the son of Andrew Hislop Maclean, was a native of Glasgow, Scotland, where he had been born and later educated at Kelvinside Academy prior to obtaining his commission in the British Army In addition to the medals here offered, Major Maclean qualified for a further 3 x Great War campaign medals including the 1914 Star. Although those medals appear to have been claimed, we do not know if they they were ever issued/forwarded to the correct next-of-kin A scarce and desirable group of campaign medals to a British Officer who was Second-in-Command of a famous Scottish infantry regiment 'The Thin Red Line', and who was 'Killed-in-Action' on 26 August 1914, only 22 days after after Britain declared war on Germany! The medals all professionally 'cavalry mounted' suspended from their original silk ribands and as-worn by the Officer. The mounting bar retaining the original long stout hinged pin and clasp fitting. The set complete and contained in Spink & Son red plush hinged leatherette carrying case Condition: Toned GVF

A superb Artillery Officer\'s group, decorated at \'Verdun\' a.k.a. \'The Meat Grinder\', for gallantry at \' Fleury-devant-Doaumont\': Professor Fernand Renaudeau, Captain, 15th late 27th Artillery Regiments, French Army - Legion of Honour. Officer\'s 4th Class breast badge. \'Third Republic\' issue (1870) - Cross of War (Croix de Guerre). 1914-1916. With bronze palm emblem - Order of the Academic Palms. Officer’s breast badge. Silver & enamel with silk rosette The Croix de Guerre mounted on it\'s original silk riband that is fitted with a mounting rod, or \'Boule\', exactly as worn by the recipient in the French style Sold together with: - Portrait photograph of the recipient in his Artillery officers uniform wearing his CDG, with several \'front line\' chevrons on his upper sleeve - Portrait photograph of the recipient in later life Fernand Renaudeau was a native of Cholet, France, where he was born on, 14 June 1887. During the Great War, as a \'Reservist\' he served from 1914, as a Lieutenant in the Artillery. Latterly holding the rank of Captain. He was actively engaged in most of the major French battles of 1914-1917, including the Marne, Verdun and Chemin des Dames. He was awarded the Croix de Gurre for being cited in Army Orders for his gallantry during the Battle of Verdun - the \'Meat-Grinder\' - where in March 1916, he was in command of the 8th Battery in Verdun sector \'Fleury-devant-Doaumont\', a village that was lost and recaptured no less than 16 x times during the Battle of Verdun, and earned the title \'The Viallage that Died For France\'. In 1917, he was posted overseas to the United States to work closely with the United States Army, doing a series of promotional tours, and giving presentations to the American military and the American public. He also worked closely with the American Forces on the Western Front. His considerable command of the English language marked him out as a gifted translator. After the Great War he became an Associate of Professor of English and through the 1940\'s-1950\'s he held numerous high education national and international appointments. He was also a published author and historian of the British Labour Party. Amongst his legacy as an educator, is a school in his home-town of Cholet, the \'Lycee Fernand Renaudeau\' that bears his name in his honour. Associate Professor Fernand Renaudeau, died in Cholet , France on, 15 June 1958 The medals are accompanied by some hard copy research in the French language Condition: Minor scuffs to enamel, otherwise about EF

A superb confirmed \'Arctic Convoys / Russia MID\' and pre-war Yangtze River, \'China River Gunboat\' service medal group of 9: Chief Engine Room Artificer Charles George Mills, B.E.M., Royal Navy, late H.M.S. Hazard and H.M.S. Scarab - British Empire Medal (Military). GVI 2nd issue (C.E.R.A. Charles G. Mills, C/MX.768900) - British War Medal. Silver issue (M. 33266 C. G. Mills. B. Art. R.N.) - The 1939-45 Star - The Atlantic Star - The Africa Star - The Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. With bronze \'Oakleaf\' emblem (Mention-in-Despatches) - Naval Long Service 7 Good Conduct Medal. GV \'coinage head\' issue with 2nd award bar (M. 33266 C. G. Mills. A/C.E.R.A. 2. H.M.S. Scarab.) B.E.M. London Gazette 7 June 1951. M.I.D. London Gazette 1 January 1943. The \'Chatham News\' issue of, 14 September 1951 contained the below following article pertaining to Chief Petty Officer Mills: Quote, GOOD SERVICE Medal And Clasp For C.E.R.A. A British Empire Medal for long and meritorious service, and a clasp to the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, for 30 years\' unblemished service were on Monday awarded to Chief Engine-room Artificer Charles George Mills, of the Royal Naval Barracks, Chatham. The investiture which took place at, Admiralty House, Gillingham, was carried out by the Commander-in-Chief, The Nore, Admiral Sir Cecil Harcourt, who said to the recipient: \"This is the first time I have ever pinned the bar on a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, and I am pleased to see you looking as young and fit as you are.\" Chief E.R.A. Mills, whose home is at 15, Trinity-road, Gillingham, first joined the Royal Navy at the age of 15 in July, at Portsmouth, and later served on the old coal-burning vessels. He was mentioned in despatches in 1942 whilst serving with Russian convoys, in H.M.S. Hazard. He also saw action in North Africa and was at the invasion of Sicily. He is vice-president of his Mess. Amongst those present at the investiture was his mess-president C.E.R.A. R.W Atkinson of Castle-road, Chatham, who told a \"Chatham News\" reporter: \"We have been together on and off for the last 24 years.\" C.E.R.A Atkinson needs only three years\' service to qualify for the clasp himself. Other mess-mates present were C.E.R.A. T. Isherwood, the mess caterer, C.E.R.A. L. Seymour and C.E.R.A. S. Gladwin. Mrs. Atkinson, Miss. G. Wright. and Miss. M. Samson - both friends of C.E.R.A. Mills - were the only ladies at the ceremony Apart from the Commander-in-Chiefs staff, officers present were Rear-Admiral. (E) H.J.B. Moore, Commodore. G.V. Gladstone (Commodore for the Royal Naval Barracks), Comdr. (E) H.B. Samways and Lt. (E) V.G. Dennis Unquote. Charles George Mills was born in Walworth, London, in September 1902. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Artificer in 1918, and served at H.M.S. Fisgard, July 1918 - January 1923. Having advanced to Engine Room Artificer 4th Class, he served with H.M.S. Hood - the \'Mighty Hood\', and the pride of the inter-war Royal Navy - when she took part in the “Empire Cruise” 27 November 1923 - 28 September 1924. Other between the war\'s postings included in H.M. ships Constance and Colombo, both on the North America and West Indies station. Mills was serving in H.M.S. Scarab (river gunboat) on the China station in 1935; she was subsequently employed on the Yangtze River when Japan invaded China in 1937. Service during the Second War included long and hazardous service on the Arctic Convoys, as a member of H.M.S. Hazard (minesweeper), which ship was deployed on Arctic Convoy escort duty, and for which he was specifically awarded a \'Mention-in-Despatches\' for his service in Russia 1941-42. He sailed for the Mediterranean in 1942, where he took part in \'Operation Husky\' (Invasion of Sicily). Post war service included in H.M.S. Phoebe (light cruiser). Charles George Mills married Mabel Samson (who had attended his B.E.M. investiture in 1951) at, Chatham, Kent, during the first quarter of 1952. Prior to his death at, All Saints Hospital, Chatham, Kent, on, 19 August 1963, Charles had been resident at, 25 Hawthorne Avenue, Rainham Mark, Gillingham, Kent. At death, his effects and estate were bequeathed to his widow, Mabel Mills Mills was awarded the Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., 18 November 1935, and the Second Award Bar, 31 August 1951. The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing-style, suspended from their original silk ribands. The reverse of the mounting-bar retaining its long-hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with some hard-copy research, including a copy of the recipient\'s \'first\' service sheet An extremely scarce and desirable Naval campaign and long service medal group representing service on the \'Yangtze River\' in the 1930\'s, and a confirmed award of the \'Mention-in-Despatches\', for services in Russia while deployed on Arctic Convoy duty Condition: Mostly about GVF

A superb documented multi-decoration group of 11 including a brace of \'Resistance\' medals to a Belgian Patriot: Sous-Lieutenant Adolphe Henri Joseph Leonard, Intelligence and Action Service, Belgian Resistance Movement - Order of Leopold (Civil). Fifth class \'Chevalier\'. Bilingual legend - Order of the Crown. Fifth class \'Chevalier\' breast badge. With silver \'L Palm\' - Cross of War 1940 (Croix de Guerre). With bronze \'L\' cypher \'Palm\' - Armed Resistance Medal - Civil Decoration. Second class silver medal with clasp \'1940-1945\' - Medal of the Combattant War Volunteer 1940-45. Clasp \'Pugnator\' - Commemorative War Medal 1940-1945. With \'Swords\' (combattant) - Civil Resistance Medal 1940-1945 - Medal of the Military Combattant 1940-45 - Special Decoration \'Cooperation\' legend. 1st Class gilt & enamel with rosette - Commemorative Medal of the Reign of King Albert 1 1909-1934 Resistance Gallantry Citation: The awards of the Order of the Crown (with Palm), Cross of War (with Palm) and Resistance Medal (Armed), awarded with below citation (translated from French language): Quote, From June 1942 until the day of the liberation of the territory, he devoted himself within an intelligence and action service to the fight against the invader. He showed in the execution of his mission, courage and a total abnegation Unquote. Adjutant Leonard, also received a \'Certificate of Service\' from the British, signed by Field Marshal B. L. Montgomery, Commander in Chief 21st Army Group. This issued on 26 March 1946 (a photocopy of the award document is included in the archive). The certificate states: Quote, By this Certificate of Service I record my appreciation of the aid rendered Monsieur Adolphe H. J. Leonard as a volunteer in the service of the United Nations for the great cause of freedom Unquote. Important: The grouping complete with the original award brevets for all of the 11 x Orders, Decorations & Medals Medals verification: The medals awarded per below dates - Order of Leopold (Civil Division) Fifth class: 22 November 1961 - Order of the Crown. Fifth class. With silver \'Palm\': 13 March 1947 - Cross of War 1940 (Croix de Guerre). With bronze \'L\' cypher \'Palm\': 13 March 1947 - Resistance Medal: 13 March 1947 - Civil Decoration. Second class silver medal with clasp \'1940-1945\': 29 June 1949 - Medal of the Combattant War Volunteer 1940-45 \'Pugnator\': 8 April 1969 - Commemorative War Medal 1940-45. With \'Swords\': 31 December 1946 - Civil Resistance Medal 1940-1945: 26 October 1951 - Medal of the Military Combattant 1940-1945: 15 June 1971 - Special Decoration with \'Cooperation\' legend. 1st Class gilt: 8 April 1971 - Commemorative Medal of the Reign of King Albert 1 1909-1934: 18 March 1971 Sold with the recipients original - and scarce seen - Brevets / Letters of Notification, for the award of his 3 x \'Resistance\' military rank awards: - Lettre D\'Avis: For \'Auxiliary\' in Intelligence & Action Service, from 1 July 1942 (awarded 9 September 1948) - Lettre D\'Avis: For \'Adjutant\' in Intelligence & Action Service, from 15 June 1943 (awarded 8 November 1946) - Lettre D\'Avis: For Auxiliary in Intelligence & Action Service, from 15 November 1943 (awarded 8 November 1946) Very Important: The \'Honorific\' titles above were awarded in order for 3 x different category\'s of \'Resistance\' service;, i.e., firstly \'Military, economic and Political Intelligence\'; secondly \'Counter-propaganda\' and lastly \'Escape of airmen, agents and volunteers\' Archive: Separate from above, the group is sold with a further archive of more then 35 x pages of letters/ documents pertaining to the recipients War Time services. These including summary\'s of service with various Ministry of Defence and Resistance Movements, all in French language, and too many to list here. Adolphe Henri Joseph Leonard, was a native of Vaux-sous-Chevremont, in the Walonia region of Belgium, where he was born on, 17 August 1908. In 1945, he was recorded living at, 3 Emile Vandervelde, Comblain-au-Pont, near Liege, Walonia, Belgium. During the Second World War, Adolphe was mobilized in September 1939, and is confirmed having been an Army veteran of the \'18 Days\' Campaign of 1940, during which he appears to have been attached to a Gendarmerie (or Military Police) unit. During the period of enemy occupation - and most uncommonly - the accompanying official paperwork indicate that Adolphe was a member of both the Civil Resistance, and the Armed Resistance groups. His membership of Civil Resistance was cited as 14 October 1941 to 31 July 1943, and an active member of the Armed Resistance between 1 July 1942 to 30 September 1944 (this last date being the liberation of Belgium date) At the end of the Second World War, members of various Belgian resistance networks were nationally recognized and honoured by the Belgian State, and had bestowed upon them the honorific status of Intelligence and Action Agent (ARA). This national recognition was independent of the respective resistance network to which the recipients were attached, and was intended as an individual honour in recognition of the exceptional quality of the services the \'Agent\' had rendered. These ARA agents performed specific services classified as under, the list including in some instances mention of some resistance networks which were prominent in having their agents perform particular categories of service: - Military, economic and political intelligence: the Clarence network , the Luc-Marc network , Zero intelligence service, Antoine service, etc - Sabotage: the Luc Network , the G Group , the Antoine Service, etc - Escape of airmen, agents and volunteers: the Luc network, Zéro, the Comète network , the Pat O\'Leary network , etc - Counter-propaganda: the Carol network , the Samoyed network , etc - Fight against the deportation of workers and the delivery of products: the Socrates network , the Baboon-Othello network , the Man Friday network , etc - Links by radio and by land or air in favor of networks - Guerrilla training within certain armed resistance movements such as the Secret Army and the Independence Front - Meteorological observations (BEAGLE network) and various other activities in favor of the allied armies On, 30 September 1945, the Association of Intelligence and Action Agents was established in Brussels, Belgium. On 25 February 1998, the Association was restyled, under Royal Patronage as The Royal Union of Intelligence and Action Services, or RUSRA. The purpose of the RUSRA being to promote, preserve and coordinate actions and events to preserve the memory of the 18,716 \'Belgian Patriots\' who were officially recognized as Intelligence and Action (ARA) agents The Union of Intelligence and Action Services (USRA) brings together the survivors of Belgian clandestine networks, as well as the widows and orphans of agents executed or died in deportation The end of the war was, from the point of view of the recognition of each other\'s merits, a difficult period. A distinction had to be made between occasional members of resistance networks, late-breaking \"affiliates\" and those who carried out \"real and daily military activity in occupied territory\". The criteria for granting the status Intelligence & Action Agent\' was very detailed and out of 45,000 case files received, only 18,561 were actually recognized. 35% of which were awarded posthumously Military ranks - very real - were awarded to people who had particularly distinguished themselves in the resistance. The heads of large networks (one Colonel (Walthère Dewé posthumously) and six Lieutenant-Colonels (Jean Burgers, posthumously, Andrée De Jongh, Hector Demarque, Emmanuel Jooris, posthumously, Fernand Kerkhofs and Max Londot), important assistants (50 Majors, one quarter of which posthumously, 190 captains, one quarter of which posthumously), section heads or important mission officers (1,291 Lieutenants or Sub-Lieutenants of which 47% posthumously), i.e. 1,538 people who thus received official recognition via their ARA status. 3,573 other resistance fighters received the rank of \'Warrant Officer\' (in Belgian the rank is shown as \'Adjutant\' (for RA non-commissioned officers). The ephemera (award documents) in good condition, with only minor marks commensurate with age & handling An extremely rare documented combination of awards and documents - especially with both types of Resistance Medals- to a brave & extremely devoted Belgian patriot The archive of ephemera with some minor creases, bumps and tears, in overall good condition Condition: Medals EF

A superb former SAS Troopers multi-campaign group of 7: Sergeant Hugh Thomas Giffen, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, late 22nd Special Air Service Regiment (SAS), Parachute Regiment (A.A.C.) and 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles - 1939-45 Star - France and Germany Star - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI issue 'Palestine 1945-48' 'Malaya' (14444105 Pte. H.Giffen. A.A.C.) - Korea Medal (14444105 Rfn. H. T. Giffen. R.U.R.) - United Nations: U.N. Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' - GSM 1962. 'Borneo' 'Malay Peninsula' 'South Arabia' (22825728 Sgt H.T.Giffen RAOC) ** Sold together with a Defence Medal to which the recipient was not entitled Note: Malaya clasp on GSM has been riveted with neat repair to backstrap of clasp. The upper clasps on the GSM 1962 all attached by the customary long silver rods as issued Important: Recipient was 'Wounded-in-Action' North West Europe on 6 April 1945, and later qualified for the 'Malaya' clasp as member of 22 Special Air Service Regiment, or SAS, serving in Malaya Hugh Thomas Giffen was born in Belfast on 13 February 1926 and attested for the British Army on 31 January 1944. Subsequently posted to 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles in February 1944, he went on to witness active service in the North West Europe theatre of operations(qualifying for the 1939-45 Star, France & Germany Star & War Medal) from 17 December 1944 to 24 February 1945, and again between 24 March to 8 June 1945, during which latter deployment he was 'Wounded-in-Action' on 6 April, 1945, when he received a wound to his right elbow. Transferring to the Parachute Regiment (A.A.C.) in February 1947, he served in Palestine (GSM and clasp 'Palestine 1945-48'), before removing to the Airborne Military Police and thence, in early 1951, back to regimental employ with the Royal Ulster Rifles and further active service in Korea 1951-53. Then in March of the latter year, he gained an appointment in 22 S.A.S. Regiment, with whom he served in Malaya, embarking from Hong Kong to Singapore on 9 March 1953, and remaining in theatre in Singapore & Malaya with 22/SAS until 4 September 1954 (earning the clasp Malaya to his GSM 1918) on which date he returned to the UK. During his service with the SAS, he was hospitalised with an infected foot after treading on sharp bamboo while on patrol in the jungle with 6 Troop, ?B? Squadron. Medically down-graded, he returned to the Royal Ulster Rifles, and took his discharge from the British Army 14 March 1956 at which time his Conduct was described as having been 'Exemplary'. Evidently Hugh foudn it hard to settle back into civilian life, and on 30 April 1956, he re-enlisted for the Army - and at which time he received his a new army number - and was posted to the Royal Army Ordance Corps, with which unit he served throughout his second and last period of military service. He again witiness active service when he served two tours overseas with Far East Land Forces 22 August 1961 through to 24 August 1964 (GSM 1962 with clasps Borneo & Malay Pensinsula) and then in Aden between 24 July 1966 until 20 June 1967. Sergeant Giffen finally retired from the British Army on 20 June 1968 Hugh Thomas Giffen is reported to have died in a motor accident on 14 October 1971 Sold together with some extrapolated notes taken from the recipients service record, and from which all above details are provided Condition: VF and better

A superb Indian Army Officer\'s \'Battle of Tanga Casualty\' campaign & scarce brace of \'Durbar\' medals group of 6: Colonel Brian Lytton Cole, late Commanding Officer 1st (Wellesley\'s) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles & 13th Rajputs, Indian Army - IGS 1895-1902. EDVII Silver (Lt B. L. Cole, 13th Rajputs.) - 1914-15 Star (Capt. B. L. Cole. 13/Rajputs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Maj. B. L. Cole.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Maj. B. L. Cole.) - Durbar Medal 1903. Silver issue) - Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue Sold together with a quantity of original riband bars as variously worn by Colonel Cole, between 1911-1946, and all of which retain their long-hinged pins and clasp fittings on the reverse. Medals verification: All campaign medals & clasp confirmed as entitled per the Indian Army List and or respective medal rolls cited below: - IGS 1895-1902. EDVII & clasp: WO 100/75 (only 11 x EDVII medals to BO's of 13th Rajputs) - 1914-15 Star: Indian Army List, Jan 1924 Supplement 'Operations in E. Africa 2nd Nov. to 5th Nov. 1914 - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/2389 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/2389 - Durbar Medal 1903. Silver issue: Ref WO 100/111 (Only 8 x medals to 13th Rajputs) - Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue: Ref WO 100/400 (Only 10 x medals to 13th Rajputs) In addition to above, Colonel Cole was also entitled to the War Medal & India Service Medals for service in India during the Second World War, and as evinced by his extant tunic medal riband bar he wore the ribands while in service Note: Only 2 x British Officers of 13th Rajputs were awarded Durbar Medals in 1903 & 1911 respectively, but Lieutenant / Captain B. L. Cole was the only British Officer to receive a 'Brace' of Durbar Medals. The only Indian member of the 13th Rajputs , to earn a 'Brace' of Durbar Medals was Viceroy's Commissioned Officer, Subadar-Major 'Bahadur' Harnam Singh, O.B.I Important: Colonel Cole, was one of the foremost, sources of knowledge and expertse on the martial classes of Rajputana. He served and lived lived in Rajputana, for about forty years of his career. A truly remarkable achievement. Such was his extensive services in India, that there is just too much to write in detail here. We would however urge clients to consult the extensive on-line resources in both the United Kingdom, especially the extremely detailed 13th Rajputs Battalion War Diary held at The National Archives, and the former India Office Collections held at The British Library, while in India, the National Archives in Delhi have numerous files in their archives pertaining to various appointments and reports made by Colonel Cole during his long years of service. Colonel Cole's milestones include: - 1921: Author of 'The Recruiting Handbook for Rajputana Classes - 1922-1926: Commandant (Commanding Officer) 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles - 1926: Appointed 'Recruiting Officer', Ajmer, Rajputana - 1929: Appointment as Officiating Guardian to His Highness the Maharaja of Jaipur - 1932: Retires from Indian Army - 1934: Marriage to Scottish Missionary Doctor, Dr. Margaret Winifred Hume (31), described as 'Doctor M.B., Ch.B', at, St. Andrews (Scottish Mission) Chandpole Church, Jaipur, on 9 January 1934 - 1939-1946: Appointment as Colonel & 'Chief Civil Liaison Officer, Rajputana & Central India' - 1946: Colonel Brian Lytoon Cole dies at Ajmer, Rajputana Brian Lytton Cole, son of Henry Hardy Cole (Captain, Royal Engineers, Indian Service) & Catherine Jane Cole (nee Cooper, an Irish woman from Co. Sligo) was a 'Son of the British Empire' born in, Simla, British India on, 26 May 1880. Like his father before him, Brian chose a military career, and on, 25 June 1899, having prior been a Gentleman Cadet at the Royal Military Academy, was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Regiment of Artillery, of the British Army. Promoted Lieutenant in 1901, in same year he trnsferred to the British Indian Army, and was posted to the 13th (Shekhawati) Rajput Infantry - and the start of his more then 40 years association and service with Rajputs and Rajputana. During the Great War, Brian served with the 13th Rajputs as a Double Company Commander, at the Battle of Tanga, German East Africa, where on 4th November 1914, he was severely wounded-in-action, and captured by the German Colonial Force - the hard fighting Askaris of the 'Schutztruppe ' - commanded by the legendary Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck, also called the Lion of Africa (Löwe von Afrika). Granted release on 'Parole', Brian was repatriated to British India, where he remained for the duration of the war. Post war, he held the prestigious regimental appointment as Commandant (Commanding Officer) of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles. Brian Lytton Cole (53) described as 'Lt-Colonel (Retd)' married Margaret Winifred Hume (31), described as 'Doctor M.B., Ch.B', at, St. Andrews (Scottish Mission) Chandpole Church, Jaipur, on 9 January 1934. Brian Cole remained resident in Rajputana the rest of his life, and during the Second World War, was back in iniform holding the rank of Colonel & the appointment of 'Chief Civil Liaison Officer, Rajputana & Central India' - the National Archives in New Delhi having numerous files pertaining to his service in Rajputana during the War Years. He was released from his appointment on, 10 June 1946, and died at his home at Ajmer, Rajputana on 30 December 1946 Great War Service: Below is just a brief summary, but clients are strongly recommended to access and read the extremely detailed battalion war diary of the 13th Rajputs, which contains exhaustive detail on the Battle of Tanga, including pages of accounts, including personal submitted narratives, from and about Captain Cole..... At the Battle of Tanga, 3-4 November 1914, Captain Cole was severely wounded-in-action, being hit by gunshot and shrapnel wounds on two separate occasions. The wounds totally incapacitated Captain Cole, es evinced by the recommendations submitted by Lieutenant Hammrick: Quote, Sub. Parbhudan Singh, both in the advance up the main street of Tanga & in bringing Captain Cole back showed the greatest coolness & bravery. He took Captain Cole on his back and carried him up the steps of the railway cutting and had Captain Cole actually on his back when he received his second wound. The Subadar then pulled Captain Cole back into the cutting & remained with him until he was brought out, by our right flank Unquote. Quote, Captain Cole told the men with him to go, several times, but they would not. Two of the three wounded could not walk. Unquote The 13th Rajputs War Diary, includes detailed appendices with two lists of 'Recommendations' for Honours & Awards. The preamble of the listing of five British Officers recommended by the Commanding Officer states: Quote, I would bring to special notice the exception gallantry and coolness on various occasions of: Captain B. L. Cole 3rd & 4th November - especially afternoon of 4th Captains Seymour and Cole and Lt. Ferguson did useful reconnaisance on the night of 2/3rd Nov. Unquote. The final regimental list of Indian Officers recommended for Honours & Awards was submitted by the Commanding Officer 13th Rajputs, and included in the detailed Battalion War Diary of the unit, is headed by: Quote, Subadar Parbhudan Singh ('C' Co) Specially recommended for great gallantry in Tanga town on the 4th Nov 1914 - He and a few others (elsewhere recommended) brought back Captain Cole and other wounded men. The party was at one time, isolated in the cutting - but eventually brought the wounded back to safety. Subadar Parbhudan, was and had been been for some days, sikc, though not on the sick list. Unquote. In the event Subadar Parbhudan Singh was rewarded with admission to the prestigious and highly coveted Order of British India, not for long and meritorious service, but as an 'Immediate Award' for gallantry at the Battle of Tanga. The other two Indian 'Other Ranks' who were recommended for their gallantry and devotion to Captain Cole, were 2526 Sepoy Rampertab Singh & 2430 Sepoy Ramratan Singh, both of 'C' Company, 13th Rajputs. Their joint recommendation stating: Quote, Brought out Captain Cole severely wounded under heavy fire, remaining isolated with him, and two other wounded men, eventually reaching safety. Gallantry - in Tanga - 4 Nov. 14. Unquote. Unlike, Subadar 'Bahadur' Parbhudan Singh, O.B.I., Sepoy's Rampertab Singh & 2430 Sepoy Ramratan Singh, were not subsequently decorated. Indeed very few gallantry awards were ever awarded for the Battle of Tanga - a battle that the Official War History later described as 'one of the most notable failures in British military history '. No gallantry awards were awarded to British Officers, and the only gallantry awards subsequently bestowed on the Indian 'All Ranks' of the 13th Rajputs were: 1 x Order of British India (Second Class with title 'Bahadur', 2 June 1916) 1 x Indian Order of Merit 2 x Indian Distinguished Service Medals Prisoner-of-War. Severely wounded in two places, Captain Cole was captured at Tanga, by the victorious German colonial forces, or, 'Schutztruppe', under the leadership of the legendary Lettow-Vorbeck. With no capacity to retain their prisoners, the German's negotiated a 'Parole' with the British, whereby they would return captured British Officers, including Captain Cole, on the strict undertaking that the British Officer POW's, would only be released on parole, providing they undertook never again to bear arms against the Germans for the duration of the war. For Captain Cole, his parole terms, required that he continue to serve in British India, for the remainder of the Great War The Battle of Tanga, sometimes also known as the Battle of the Bees, was the unsuccessful attack by the British Indian Expeditionary Force "B" under Major General A. E. Aitken to capture German East Africa (the mainland portion of present-day Tanzania) during the First World War in concert with the invasion Force "C" near Longido on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. It was the first major event of the war in Eastern Africa and saw the British defeated by a significantly smaller force of German Askaris and colonial volunteers under Lieutenant Colonel Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck. It was the beginning of the East African Campaign of World War I, and is considered one of greatest victories of the Schutztruppe in Africa. The British retreat enabled the Schutztruppe to salvage modern equipment, medical supplies, tents, blankets, food and a number of Maxim machine guns which allowed them to successfully resist the allies for the rest of the war. Colonel Brian Lytton Cole, Indian Army, of, Upper Mission Bungalow, Ajmer, Rajputana, India, died there on, 30 December 1946 The recipients Officers service papers are extant and are held and accessible at The British Library (ref IOR/L/MIL/14/15675) The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the court-style. The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin & clasp fittings A superb & unique regimental grouping to a British Officer of the 13th Rajputs, with every medal in the group awarded to the recipient for his service with the 13th Rajputs Some fraying, commensurate with age, on the silk riband of the BWM Condition: Silver medals toned VF

A superb local \'Exeter\' interest medal group of 3: Captain and Chief Officer William Pett, Exeter Fire Brigade, and patriarch of a famous fire-fighting family, including Fire Chiefs in Shanghai and Singapore a). Association of Professional Fire Brigade Officers Long Service Medal. With 2 x ‘10 Years’ clasp (Chief Officer. W. Pett. 1911.) b). National Fire Brigades Association LSM. Silver, with '20 Years' top bar (2812 William Pett) c). Fireman’s Exhibition 'Royal Aquarium Westminster' Medal. Silver engraved (Awarded to W. Pett. May 14th. 1886.) Note: The NFBA medal with impressed number and engraved naming on the rim Obituary: A portrait titled photograph of Captain and Chief Officer William Pett, in uniform with medals up, was published together with a detailed obituary in the Exeter and Plymouth Gazette issue of 20 July 1934, which latter we are quoting below: Quote, Death of Former Exeter Fire Brigade Chief. Forty Years in the Service of the City. DISTINGUISHED CAREER The death took place at his residence, Old-Tiverton road, Exeter, on Sunday, of Mr. William Pett, aged 76, who for forty years, was Superintendent of the Exeter Fire Brigade, retiring in 1927. Mr. Pett was taken ill while in his garden, and died almost immediately on being taken indoors. The death of Mr. Pett removes one, who, up to a few years ago, was an exceedingly well-known figure in the municipal life of the city, and his passing severs a link with the Exeter of days gone by. STARTED AS MESSENGER. Commencing his career as a messenger boy for the Sevenoaks Fire Engine Association - of which his father was a member - at the age of 15, Mr. Pett became a fireman three years later, and retained an unbroken record with the fire-fighting services until his retirement as chief of the Exeter Brigade. He obtained his appointment in 1888, the year following the disastrous theatre fire, and after several years' service as an engineer of the London Fire Brigade, and he immediately set himself the task of reorganising the Exeter Brigade. By his capacity for organisation and his enthusiasm, he raised the brigade to a very high standard of efficiency, and himself became one of the best known fire chiefs throughout the country. Apart from his local activities, he rendered valuable service in the interest of the fire services. He was founder of the South-West District of the of the National Fire Brigades' Union, and acted as Hon. Secretary and Treasurer. He invented the "hose suspending elbow" for fighting a fire from elevated positions, and the apparatus came into general use. The National Fire Brigades' Union's decoration for services rendered was conferred upon Mr. Pett in 1919. PUBLIC PRESENTATION. Mr. Pett retired from active service with the Exeter Brigade, in March, 1927, and was presented by citizens with a cheque for £100, a gold watch, and an illuminated address. In 1929, Mr. Pett was awarded the firemans V.C. - a medal of gold and silver, inlaid with the Union Jack - the presentation being made by Lord Ampthill on behalf of the citizens. Mr. C. T. K. Roberts, who handed over the gifts, recalled that when Mr. Pett was appointed chief fire officer there was no municipal fire brigade, the only fire fighting appliances in the city being owned by two insurance companies. The City Council, he said, were stirred to action because of a considerable string of disastrous fires, including that of the theatre, in which nearly 200 persons perished. Mr. Pett participated in many competitions in all parts of the country, and was the winner of numerous prizes for fire escape and engine work. One of his chief honours was in winning the special single man engine drill at the Fireman's Exhibition at the Royal Aquarium, London, in, May 1886. He was also first for the fire engine drill at the all-England competition at Southampton, and too part in the great demonstration of fire brigades before Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle, and at Oxford before the then Prince of Wales (the late King Edward VII). At the National Fire Brigades Review at the Crystal Palace, he was one of the commanding officers selected for presentation to the German Emperor. In the days gone by Mr. Pett was a keen cricketer, and had played for Devon and Exeter, and before coming to the city, for Kent Colts. DEVON ANCESTORS Although a Kent man by birth, Mr. Pett had Devon ancestors, one of these being Vicar of Totnes in the 17th century. For over 20 years the Petts were master shipwrights to the Royal Navy at Chatham. Mr. Pett made an interesting collection of fire relics, and when the new fire station at Dane's Castle was provided for Exeter, he and Mrs. Pett presented pictures of themselves to hang in the new quarters. Mrs. Pett, besides her interest in her husband's work, has also a fine record of activity for the Exeter Voluntary Aid detachments. of one of which she is commandant. There are two sons - Mr. Montague Pett, Chief of the Fire Brigade in Shanghai, and Mr. Algernon Pett, who is in South Africa. The funeral takes place to-day. The interment at the Higher Cemetery at 12.15 will be preceded by a service at the house at noon. Unquote Not only was one of William Pett's sons the Fire Chief at Shanghai, China, but his son-in-law, held the post of Fire Chief of the Singapore Fire Brigade, at a time when Singapore was the leading trade entrepot amongst the Straits Settlements The Essex newspapers circa 1888-1934, and packed with numerous articles pertaining to William Pett and the services of his Exeter Fire Brigade A truly remarkable record of family service as 'Fire Chief's, and of considerable, Exeter local history interest Condition: Mostly VF

A superb Mesopotamia Military Cross and Bar gallantry and campaign medal group of 5: Lieutenant-Colonel Raleigh Blandy, MC*, Commandant 2nd Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army, late 1st Battalion Royal Munster Fusiliers - Military Cross. GV with bar (Captain R. Blandy 2-9th Gurkha Rifles 23-2-17 3-12-17) - IGS 1908. EDVII 'NWF 1908' 'Waziristan 1919-1921' (2nd Lt R Blandy 1st Rl M Fus) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt R. Blandy.) - Interallied Victory Medal. This with MID Oakleaves (Capt R. Blandy.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue Note: The upper clasp on the IGS 1908 medal is a contemporary silver tailors copy Important: The below following sources confirm entitlement to the various medals as under; - Military Cross (published London Gazette 3 June 1917) - Bar to the Military Cross (published London Gazette 25 August 1917) - IGS 1908 Medal & clasp 'North West Frontier 1908' (ref Medal Roll WO 100/397) - British War and Interallied Victory Medals (ref Medal Index Card) - Mention-in-Despatches (published London Gazette 15 August 1917) - Mention-in-Despatches (published London Gazette 12 March 1918) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (ref medal roll WO 100/400) The first award of a Military Cross was in respect of gallantry during the crossing of the Tigris River at 'Shumran Crossing' - an epic action for 2nd Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles, and their seminal battle honour for the Great War, where Major Wheeler of 2/9 G.R. leading the first 'assault tow' was awarded a Victoria Cross, and Lieutenant Russell an immediate D.S.O. Captain Blandy was in command of the 'Second Tow', and the regimental history of 9 Gurkha Rifles describes his part in the forced landings at Sumran, as follows; Quote, Immediately after landing the first tow, the ten boats started on their return journey. But shelling and small arms fire permitted only six to reach. These were loaded with 'C' Company under Captain R. Blandy and Lieutenant S.D. Gladstone, but gain came under heavy small arms fire, wounding or killing the rowers. Captain Blandy seized the oar and guided the boat in, collecting two bullets through his left sleeve and whilst disembarking, was wounded in the abdomen by a bullet which providentially deflected off his belf buckle, thus not proving fatal...... Unquote. Note: During the crossing of the 'Shumran Bend', 2/9 G.R. sustained a total of 107 casualties (including 7 x British Officer, of whom 2 were killed and another 5 were wounded, the latter including Captain Blandy) The award of a bar to the Military Cross was in respect of his reconnaisance work in advance of another river crossing later in 1917. The citation from the London Gazette is shown as under; Quote, For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He commanded with great ability a patrol which, under the fire of the enemy, discovered after dark a ford over the river by which the troops crossed on the following night. But for his intrepid action the troops would not have been able to cross Unquote. Reginald Blandy was born in Funchal, Maderia Island on 22 May 1884. He was the son of Richard Ridpath Blandy, who was a son of the third generation head of the famous Blandy family that controlled - then as now - the Maderia Wine and Shipping trades in the island of Maderia. Raleigh was commissioned into the Indian Army on 29 August 1906, and as a member of the Indian Unattached List served with 1st Battalion Royal Munster Fusiliers during the Mohmand Campaign of 1908. Thereafter he was posted to 2nd Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles and remained with that battalion for the rest of his long military career. He was evidently an officer of early promise as the regimental history of 9 G.R. makes reference to him being assigned to join the official Survey of India 'Pamir Triangulation Survey Party 1913' in command of a group of 11 Gurkhas from 2/9 G.R. who were to act mostly as signallers to the expedition. He served in the Pamirs between April - October 1913. During the Great War, Raleigh served in Mesopotamia from 1916 onwards, being wounded in action, and gaining a brace of Military Crosses and a brace of Menions-in-Despatches. Post war he was promoted Lieutenant-Colonel on 3 June 1932, becoming Commandant of 2/9 G.R. in the same year. He retired from the Indian Army on 1 January 1935 Raleigh Blandy was married to Lorna E. Lloyd at Llandovery, Camerthenshire, Wales in 1922. After retiring from the Indian Army, Raleigh together with Lorna returned to their home in Wales, where they lived in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire. Raleigh is recorded as having died in Carmarthen sometime in the fourth quarter of 1967. At the time of his death Lieutenant-Colonel Raleigh Blandy was 83 years of age Sold together with; - Original: Full-size ribbon bar with MC rosette and MID emblems - Original: Portrait photo of Lt-Col Blandy MC, in full dress uniform of 2/9 G.R. - Scanned image: Portrait photograph Lt-Colonel Blandy in G.R. uniform, ribbons up - Scanned image: A coloured caricature of Lt R. Blandy 2/9 G.R. dated 1913, with ribbons The medals mounted in the court-style by Spink of London, and as 'originally-worn' by the recipient. The reverse of the mount retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings, together with a worn Spink of London label. Some ribands frayed and some stitching loose to facilitate close inspection of medals Condition: Silver medals black toned otherwise GVF

A superb Naval Great War 'H.M.S. Broke' double classic action campaign and long service group of 5: Leading Stoker William Thomas Brown Royal Fleet Reserve, late Royal Navy - 1914-15 Star (S.100068. W.T. Brown. A.L.Sto., R.N.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (SS.100068. W.T. Brown. L.Sto., R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (SS.100068. W.T. Brown. L.Sto., R.N.) - Imperial Service Medal. GVI first issue (William Thomas Brown.) - RFR LS&GC Medal. GV first issue (SS.100068 PO.B. 2809 W.T. Brown. L.Sto.R.F.R.) Important: William Thomas Brown is confirmed from his service papers as having positively served aboard H.M.S. Broke (a destroyer with complement not more than 205) at 'both' of her famous naval actions during the Great War, i.e., at 'Jutland' on night of 31 May / morning 1 June 1916, where she suffered 50 killed and another 30 wounded, and later at the 'Second Battle of the Dover Straits', when on 21 April 1917, Royal Navy vessels 'Broke and Swiftt' engaged six raiding German Torpedo Boats, sinking two of them. H.M.S. Broke rammed the German Torpedo Boat SMS G42, with German sailors subsequently boarding H.M.S. Broke armed with small arms, dirks and clubs in a seen more reflective of a Napoleonic close quarters ship to ship fight, than to the modern warfare of the Great War. H.M.S. Broke broke free, and then sank SMS G42 Note: The Great War trio confirmed as entitled (ref ADM 171/97) and issued to him on 3 January 1923. The RFR LS&GC medal was awarded to him on 7 February 1923 William Thomas Brown was a native of Upton Park, Ilford, Essex, where he was born on 11 August 1882. William volunteered for the Royal Navy on 20 October 1903. His pre-war service including posting to H.M.S. Tamar, the Hong Kong naval base in the Far East in 1905-06. During the Great War he earned 4 x chevrons for 1914. 1915, 1916 & 1917. In addition to his campaign medals he also received paid prize bounty for the destruction of German ships G85 and G42, together with Jutland bounty. In 1923, the year in which he was discharged from the Royal Fleet Reserve he also received a R.F.R. Gratuity of GBP 100 - a huge sum in 1923! His certificate of service show that his usual place of residence was 2, Keswick Villas, Salthill, Slough, Berkshire and that his Trade brough up to was 'Plumber' - this last added to to show Messenger Civil Service Sold together with; - Recipients original certificate of service on vellum - Postcard photograph of H.M.S. Broke - Un-mounted painted portrait of recipient in his Naval blues wearing chevrons/badges The ephemera is as found. The service record legible, folded and worn, the postcard chipped, and the painted portrait with creases, and chipped in places Note: If the buyer wants the portrait then it can only be rolled and sent separately in a 'poster box' by Special Delivery, and this will be reflected in the total postal charges applicable Condition: Ribands soiled and frayed. The medals VF and better

A superb \'V Force\' & \'Colonial Soldiering\' campaign & brace of \'Mentions\' group of 8: Major Leavitt John Flint Taylor, Lancashire Regiment, late Royal Brunei Regiment, Tanganyika Rifles, Royal Malay Regiment, South Lancashire Regt & 7th Gurkha Rifle - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. With Mentio-in-Despatched Oakleaf emblem - GSM 1918. EIIR with clasp \'Malaya\' and MID oakleaf emblem (Capt. L.J.F. Taylor. S. Lan. R.) - GMS 1962. With clasp \'Borneo\' (Major. L.J.F. Taylor. Lan. R. (PWV)) - Brunei: General Service Medal. Enamalled first type issue - Malaysia: Active Service Medal (1957-1964) Important: GSM\'s & clasps are both \'rare\' to regiment, as medals/second MID were earned when the recipient was seconded to the Royal Malay Regiment, and Royal Brunei Regiment respectively. The Brunei GSM is the scarce 1st type issue Note: The Mentions-in-Despatches both confirmed as being published in the London Gazette as under; - 05 April 1945: \'In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma and on the Eastern Frontier of India\' (7th Gurkha Rifles att\'d \'V.Force\') - 23 May 1958: \'In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Malaya\' South Lancashire Regiment, att\'d Royal Malay Regiment) The below following obituary - with several wrong dates! - appeared in the 7th Gurkha Rifles Regimental Association Journal, 2006; Quote, Major Leavitt (Leav) John Flint Taylor 1921-2006 Leav as he was known was born in Paignton, Devon on the 19th February 1921. His father was a Lieutenant in the Coldstream Guards but was wounded and sent home in 1916. Leav went to school at Kelly College. While at school he excelled at sports and his main claim to fame was in swimming. In 1938, he left school at the age of 17. He decided that as he had insufficient qualifications to apply for training at the RMC, he would join up as an Emergency Commissioned Officer and he eventually sailed for India for training in Bangalore. He was commissioned in 1941 into the 7th Gurkha Rifles and along with Jimmy Patrick was posted to Shillong, Assam to join the 1st Battalion. He was then seconded to V Force early in 1942 and joined Moke Murray on patrols in the Kabaw Valley. He continued his excellent work with V Force until after the Japanese were stopped at Imphal., earning a Mention in Despatches. He then returned to the 1st Battalion which was with 48 Brigade in 17 Indian Division. Leav was with the Battalion as it swept south from Imphal passing through the Corps bridgehead, and with the Tank Brigade advanced on Meiktila. The 1st Battalion led 17 Division through choking dust for some 500 miles to the banks of the Irrawaddy. Here they were attacked by Japanese Zeros but suffered no casualties. On crossing the river they continued the advance and eventually arrived at Meiktila, and while 63 Brigade turned south, the 1st Battalion leading 48 Brigade approached the town from the north meeting increasing resistance. Leav at this tiem was OC HQ Company. After the Japanese surrender Leav returned to UK, but decided to soldier on. He was posted to the Lancashire Regiment a move he felt was \'sad and refretable\'. He needed to serve overseas and he soon organised a posting to the Malay Regiment in 1952. He served with them for three years, jungle bashing after Communist Terrorists and was awarded another Mention in Despatches. He then returned to HQ the Lancastrian Brigade as a Staff Officer, from 1955-1959. His next posting was to the King\'s African Rifles as 2IC, before going onto their Headquarters at Daresalaam in Tanganyika as DAQMG. His final secondment was to the Royal Brunei Regiment as 2/IC from 1961 to 1963. Home at last , his final posting was as Chief Instructor on the 3\" Mortar at the Support Weapon Wing at Netheravon. He married first in 1946, his wife died in 1964. He married Jane in 1967 and lived very happily in Thatcher\'s Cottage. Leav was a staunch supporter of the Gurkha and did a great deal of fund raising for the GWT. At the age of 70 he did a free fall parachute jump and raised ?2000. We send our heartfelt condolences to Jane and the family Unquote. Note - good as above is - there are some date inaccuracies. Major Leavitt only served with the Royal Malay Regiment between 1956-1959. His African service was between 1961-1964, and thereafter he served with the Royal Brunei Regiment. He retired from the British Army on 21 December 1968 Leav may even have been the inspiration of one of the character\'s portrayed in the British 1964 movie \'Guns for Batasi\' that was based on the East African mutinies of that era. What is more certain is that Leav was a central figure, during the mutiny of the 1st Battalion Tanganyika Rifles in 1964. The below following article on the \'Tanganyika Rifles Mutiny\' from \'The Times\' of 23 January 1964, describes vividly what happened to Major Taylor during that incident; Quote, The first 17 Britons expelled from Tanganyika - officers, n.c.o.s. and their wives and families - arrived at Gatwick Airport today. All spoke of a night of gunshots and shouting, and the nagging fear of an outbreak of violence as the African troops took over Colito Camp, near Dar-es-Salaam, where the officers and and n.c.o\'s were attached to the 1st Battalion, Tanganyika Rifles. For many hours the wives had no knowledge of what had happened to their husbands under arrest. The \"take over\" began as fire sirens sounded in the camp just before 2 a.m. on Monday. Major Leavitt Taylor, aged 42, said that he drove the half mile from the married quarters on the hill to the camp. \"There were four cars in front of me. The first one was halted at the camp sign by two soldiers, both armed, and the driver was ordered in Swahili to get out - a sharp order in a very rough manner. \"I put my car in reverse and one of the soldiers fired. The shot came very close. I went straight back to my house to join my wife. \"Foring broke out on the opposite side of the hill where there were other married quarters. It now seems that this was a matter of terrorism rather then to hit or wound. \"A Land Rover drove up to the home of Brigadier Sholto Douglas and we heard battering at the door. He was not there. Then a foot patrol of five men came up to my house. I asked what they wanted and was told in Swahili: \'We want you.\' They told the women to stay in the house and marched me down to the guardroom at gunpoint. \"They loaded their weapons on the way. One of them cocked his rifle. It was a very uncomfortable moment for me. This soldier said: \'We will shoot him here.\' I though my time had come.\' \"I was searched for arms most meticulously, but not particularly roughly and then put in the guardroom with about 30 other officers and n.c.o.\'s \"There were about 40 or 50 soldiers waiting about in a sort of mutinous condition. They were making a lot of noise, but so far as we know they had not had any liquor, which I think is fortunate for us. I saw no sign of violence throughout the mutiny.\" About dawn, a Mr. Carter of the British High Commission was allowed in to talk freely to them. Soon afterwards, without any kit, they were taken by lorry to the airport to get a plane for Nairobi. Mrs Ann Ealand, wife of Major H.C. (\"Tim\") Ealand, was left in her house with her two children, Jennifer, aged 6 and Joanna, aged 4, when her husband went to investigate the fire alarm. \"We wives knew nothing of what was happening. We heard rifle shots and saw and heard troops romaning around. It was very worrying. We had no idea what was going to happen to us or what had happened to our husbands. But in the end they treated us very well and there was no violence at all.\" Unquote The group sold together with some copied research including copies of the above referenced article from \'The Times\' and the obituary from the 7 GR regimental journal The group mounted in the court-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary silk ribands and the mounting brooch bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A superb \'WW2\' naval medal group of 6 - Dunkirk, Arctic Convoys & D-Day, & present at the Battle of North Cape, against the the \'Scharnhorst\': Chief Yeoman of Signals Reginald John Lowman, RN - NGSM 1915-62. \'Palestine 1939-36\' (JX. 131930 R. J. Lowman, L. Sig., R.N.) - The 1939-45 Star - The Atlantic Star. With clasp \'France and Germany\' - Burma Star - War Medal 1939-45 - Naval LSGC. GVI issue (JX. 131930 R. J. Lowman, C.Y.S., H.M.S. Braganza) Note: The Naval LSGC with minor official corrections to ships name - and typical thus H.M.S. Braganza: A rare named LSGC to the Naval \'Shore Base\' at Bombay, India, that was commissioned for less than 3 years. The base was located in the outskirts at Chembur, in the North West outskirts of Bombay (now Mumbai) Commissioned 1 September 1943 and Paid Off on, 30 June 1946 Medals verification: The Naval General Service with clasp & Long Service Medals both entered on his \'Service Sheet\' as under: - Naval General Service 1915-62, & clasp \'Palestine 1939-36\': Traced (awarded for service aboard H.M.S. Despatch, 1936) - Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal: Traced 27 November 1945 Synopsis: Having undertaken sterling service in the flotilla leader H.M.S. Codrington on the Dunkirk run, he removed to the destroyer H.M.S. Saumarez and faced the full fury of the German battleship \'Scharnhorst\' at the battle of North Cape in, December 1943 In an 11-minute exchange with her mighty opponent - in which she claimed a torpedo strike - \'Saumarez\' was lucky indeed to avoid destruction, one of Scharnhorst\'s shells passing right through her Director Control Tower without detonating: it nonetheless killed 11 men......... DUNKIRK: By the outbreak of hostilities, he was serving as a Leading Seaman in the flotilla leader H.M.S. Codrington but quickly gained advancement to Acting Yeoman of the Signals On 28 May 1940, \'Codrington\' assisted in the rescue of 32 survivors from the torpedoed Aboukir in the North Sea, following which she made haste to Dunkirk\'s East Mole. Thereafter, over the coming week, she carried out a punishing agenda of return trips to Dover, eventually bringing home over 6,000 troops, among them Major-General B. L. Montgomery: \'Saturday 1 June: Secured alongside eastern pier, Dunkirk, at 0525 hours. Embarked about 500 troops, including Major-General B. L. Montgomery, temporarily commanding a corps. The latter informed me that embarkation at Braye had been very difficult due to the pier being unsuitable. While in Dunkirk harbour low cloud persisted and several low bombing attacks took place ... one Heinkel was brought down apparently by the fire of \'Codrington\' and another destroyer\' (Stevens-Guille\'s official Operation \"Dynamo\" report refers). \'Codrington\' having then been damaged - and bombed and sunk in Dover harbour in the following month - Lowman removed to the minelaying cruiser \'Adventure\'. He remained similarly employed until August 1942 and would have been present on the occasion she was mined off Liverpool in 1941. ARCTIC CONVOY\'s & \"SINK THE SCHARNHORST\": In May 1943, Lowman joined the destroyer H.M.S. Saumarez and he remained likewise employed until January 1945, a period encompassing good work on the Arctic Convoy\'s, in addition to the destruction of the Battleship \'Scharnhorst\' at the battle of North Cape. On 22 December 1943, Convoy RA 55A sailed from Kola, escorted by eight destroyers, including \'Saumarez\', two Canadian destroyers, three corvettes and a minesweeper. The outgoing convoy, JW 55B, had left Loch Ewe on 20 December and was expected to reach Bear Island on Christmas Day about the same time as RA 55A. Cruiser cover was provided east of Bear Island by \'Belfast\', \'Sheffield\' and \'Norfolk\', and heavy cover by the battleship \'Duke of York\' and the cruiser \'Jamaica\'. Early on 26 December the Admiralty signalled that the German battleship \'Scharnhorst\' was at sea. She was detected by the cruisers and after some hours trying to evade them and strike at the convoy, headed for home. But the \'Scharnhorst\' was intercepted and hit by \'Duke of York\' and a long chase followed. In the ensuing action, \'Saumarez\'s\' guns fired continuously for eleven minutes, followed by the delivery of a telling torpedo attack. A shell from \'Scharnhorst\', which did not explode, passed through her Director Control Tower, killing eleven men and putting the tower out of action. A near miss also damaged the ship\'s forced lubrication system \'Saumarez\' steamed to Murmansk on one engine and, after temporary repairs by the Russians, left for the U.K. Following a refit, completed in March 1944, she was again part of the escort of a pair of Arctic convoys, JW 58 and RA 58, both of which reached their destinations unscathed. The successful Fleet Air Arm attack on the German battleship \'Tirpitz\', which took place on 3 April, was synchronised with the passage of JW 58 D-DAY & NORMANDY LANDINGS (OPERATION NEPTUNE): In Operation \"Neptune\" on 6 June 1944, Saumarez acted as leader of the 23rd Destroyer Flotilla and lent valuable gun support to Force S in the assault on Ouistreham Later still, in mid-August, \'Saumarez\' and her consort \'Onslaught\' engaged a convoy of three or four enemy minesweepers and one merchant vessel off St. Peter Port, Guernsey. The convoy was frequently hit but both destroyers also sustained damage and casualties. In September \'Saumarez\' was part of the escort of another Arctic convoy and Lowman departed her when she returned to Newcastle for a refit in January 1945 Reginald John Lowman eldest son of William Hugh Lowman and Ellen Louisa Lowman (nee Legg) was a native of, Weymouth, Dorset, England, where he was born on, 9 March 1913. Described as prior employed as a \'Errand Boy\', he entered the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in July 1928. He subsequently qualified for his Naval General Service Medal for services off Palestine in H.M.S. Despatch. After a remarkable Naval career, in which he had participated in numerous famous actions of the Second World War, Chief Yeoman of Signals, Reginald Lowan was finally pensioned ashore, on, 23 October 1953 Reginald is recorded to have died in Somerset, England, on, 19 February 1978 Sold together with soft copies of the recipients extant \'Service Sheet\'s\' that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing-style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long pin & clasp fittings A superb Naval Combat group & including a \'rare to ship\' Naval LSGC to a very short-lived India shore-base! Condition: GVF

A superbly documented \'Jock\' casualty\'s Great War campaign medal group of 3 together with Silver War Badge: Private Thomas Dalziel, \'D\' Company, 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (60 Pte. T. Dalziel. A. & S. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (60 Pte. T. Dalziel. A. & S. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (60 Pte. T. Dalziel. A. & S. Highrs.) - Silver War Badge. Reverse numbered 5077 Note: The hinged pin missing from reverse of the Silver War Badge Important: Sold together with a CD which has a fine LEGIBLE copy of the recipients personal WAR DIARY and illustration of the recipient wearing his \'Wound Stripes\' badge. The original diary can be accessed at the manuscripts and documents collection of the Imperial War Museum, London - and provides a rare and detailed insight into day to day events including; - Mobilisation and Embarkation at Bombay India - Voyage to France - First impressions of France - Eye-witness accounts of 1/Argylls baptism of fire in the front-line - Details of sentry duties - Details of fatigue duties - Life and danger(s) in the trenches - Casualties and losses amongst his comrades - Details of his wounds and subsequent period in hospital and evacuation to the United Kingdom The diary covers the period from October 1914 through to May 1915, and includes his entry on 16 April 1915, when at 2 A.M. he was \'Wounded -in-Action\' receiving a gun-shot wound to his right wrist Thomas Dalziel was a pre-1914 regular soldier with 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. On the outbreak of the Great War he was serving with \'D\' Coy 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. His battalion was mobilised on 10 October 1914, for movement to France. Together with his battalion Private Dalziel landed in France on 19 December 1914 An extremely well documented Great War group Conditions: GVF

A Territorial Force 'Commanding Officer's' group of 4: Colonel Fred J. Smith, C.B., V.D., 8th (Territorial Force) Battalion Scottish Rifles (Cameronians), late Commanding Officer 4th (Volunteer Battalion) Scottish Rifles (Cameronians) - Companion Order of Bath (Civil). CB badge & top buckle. H/M for London 1912 - Coronation Medal 1911 (Col. F.J. Smith, 8th S.R.) - VD. EDVII (Lt Col & Hon Col Fred J Smith, Comdg 4 V.B.S.R. 1st Aug 1905) - Imperial Service Badge Sold together with ; - Miniature: CB Civil Division ('possibly gold', not hallmarked) - Miniature: Coronation Medal 1911 - Miniature: Volunteer Decoration EDVII. With top brooch bar Important: The Coronation Medal and Volunteer Decoration both engraved in a fine contemporary style, the medals confirmed as under; - CB: Published in London Gazette of 22 June 1914 - Volunteer Decoration: Published in London Gazette 1 August 1905 Reference 'Who's Who in Glasgow, in 1909' the below following biographical details of the recipient are given' Quote, Colonel Frederick J. Smith The Lieutenant-Colonel and Hon. Colonel commanding the late 4th V.B. Scottish Rifles is a son of the late James Smith, stockbroker, Glasgow, and was born in the city in 1866. He was educated at Fettes College, Edinburgh, and, entering his father's profession, is a partner of the firm of James Watson & Smith. He finds his chief recreation in shooting and golf, and besides travelling in America he has gone round the world. He is married and has two sons and one daughter Unquote. In later life Colonel and Mrs Smith resided at Fairfield, Monkton, Ayrshire, Scotland The 3 X full-size medals mounted professionally in the swing-style by Spink & Son Ltd, and the lot contained en-suite in a Spink leatherette plush hinged carrying case, this latter with gilt tooled rank and name of recipient on outside lid, with Spink and Son logo on inside silk panel. The medals reposing on a velvet pad, under which is a removable pad for hosuing the miniatures (these loose) and a customised recess for the Imperial Service badge Condition: GVF

A Territorial Great War campaign group of 3: Private Cyril Hambling Harris, 1/4th Dorsetshire Regiment (Territorial Force) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1703 Pte. C.H. Harris. Dorset.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1703 Pte. C.H. Harris. Dorset.R.) - Territorial Force War Medal (1703 Pte. C.H. Harris. Dorset.R.) Cyril Hambling Harris, was a native of Dorchester, Dorset, England (his home address was 10 Aldhelm Villas, Dorchester. A pre-war Territorial in 4th Dorset Regt. He was mobilised in 1914 and volunteered for overseas service. In October 1914 he sailed for India with the 1/4th Dorsets. From India 1/4 Dorset\'s moved to Mesopotamia where it saw active service against the Ottoman Turkish Forces. Private Harris was disembodied 01/08/1919 All medals fitted with contemporary silk watered ribands Condition: EF

A Territorial Great War campaign group of 4: Private William Henry John Snow, 4th Battalion Devonshire Regiment (Territorial Force) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1684 Pte. W.H.J. Snow. Devon. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1684 Pte. W.H.J. Snow. Devon. R.) - Territorial Force War Medal (1684 Pte. W.H.J. Snow. Devon. R.) - Territorial Efficiency Medal (200233 Pte - A.Cpl - W.H.J. Snow. 4-Devon. R.) Note: In the 1911 National Census of England and Wales there is only male person with the name / initials William H.J. Snow. He was born in Templecombe, Somerst, the son of Frederick Charles (a Railway Porter employed with the London and South Western Railway) and Mary Ann Snow. He was employed in 1914 as an Errand Boy for a Grocer. His residence address in 1911 was 5, Roseberry Road, Exmouth, Devonshiire William H.J. Snow is confirmed as entitled to all above campaign medals on his respective Medal Index Card - a copy of which will accompany the medals The medals are court-mounted for display purposes. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinge dpin and clasp fittings Condition: Toned GVF

A Third Reich Iron Cross group of 4 - Third Reich, Iron Cross 1939, 2nd Class - War Merit Cross 1939, 2nd Class with swords - Winter Campaign in the East Medal 1941-42 - Commemorative Medal 1st October 1938 The group mounted with contemporary ribbons in proper German style for wear Condition: GVF

A Tipperary Irishman\'s \'World Wars\' medal group of 7: Lt-Colonel William Jospeh Moloney, E.D., Auxiliary Force Medical Corps India, attached Assam Valley Light Horse, late Royal Army Medical Corps - 1914-15 Star (Lieut. W. J. Moloney. R.A.M.C.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt. W. J. Moloney.) - Interallied Victory Medals (Capt. W. J. Moloney.) - War Medal 1939-45 - India Service Medal - Coronation Medal 1937 - Efficiency Decoration 'India' (Capt. W. J. Moloney. A.F. (Med. Corps.) Note: The integral 'India' top bar adapted to facilitate court mounting Hospital Ship - H.M.H.S. Massilia: Dr Moloney served aboard the Hospital Ship 'Massilia' during the Great War (1914-15 Star medal roll refers). The medical staff of the Massilia comprised 5 x Doctors, 11 x Nurses & Sisters & 44 x R.A.M.C. / St. John orderlies. The ship was fitted with 53 x cots & 322 berths. The 'Massilia' (Glasgow built Cargo-Passenger vessel for the 'Anchor Line') served as Hospital Ship between India & Red Sea ports between 12 May 1915 to 2 March 1916. The campaign and Efficiency medals verified as entitled per respective medal rolls, India Army Lists and Gazette of India as under: - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2954 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/2289 - War & India Service Medals: IA Lists 1939 to October 1945 - Coronation Medal: Awarded per India allocation Coronation Medal 1937 - Efficiency Decoration: Gazette of India 18 March 1939 Important: (Reference (John Tamplin, ) the Efficiency Decoration 'India' is one only an estimated 116 x gazetted awards of the GVI issue Efficiency Decoration 'India' William Joseph Moloney, an Irishman, was born on 14 April 1889. The 1915 Medical Directory lists William as a practising Doctor in Ireland located at 'Ballyryan, Monard, Tipperary' with qualifications, M.B., B.C., B.A.O.N.U.I. 1913. He was first commissioned into the Royal Army Medical Corps on 12 October 1915, and as a Lieutenant embarked into a theatre of war on 29 September 1915 (1914-15 Star medal roll refers). During the Great War he served aboard the Hospital Ship 'Massilia'. By the end of the Great War, William was holding the rank of Temporary Captain (promoted Temporary Captain 12 October 1916), at which time he was stationed in Karachi, Sind Province, British India (now in present day Pakistan). William's association with Assam and the Assam Valley Light Horse was a long one. For many years he was employed by James Finlay & Company - one of the great Scottish trading names - that acted as Managing Agents and Tea Producers throughout India and Ceylon Colony, including Tea Plantations in Assam. William is known to have bene employed by Finlay's as one of their Medical Practitioners (Doctor) with the Dhunseri Medical Association located at the Nahorjan Tea Estate, Assam - a model 'Plantations ' medical facility - during the inter-war years. On 21 July 1922, William had first been commissioned into the Auxiliary Forces Medical Corps - the Volunteer Medical Corps of the Auxiliary Forces India, or A.F.I., and basis his residence and employment in the Tea Gardens of Assam he was appointed to the Staff of the Assam Valley Light Horse as one of that regiments Medical Officers - a role he held throughout the period of Second World War. The October 1945 Indian Army List showing him listed under AVLH lists as 'Staff' with appointment Medical Officer, his rank shown as Major (Hony. Lt-Col) with substantive rank date of 20 April 1940 The medals mounted for display in the court-style. The medals stitched by thread on a flock backed board A very scarce medal group to a long-time expatriate medical practitioner & resident of Assam, who was a Medical Officer of the Assam Valley Light Horse Condition: GVF

A Tobruk POW's campaign and long service group of 5: Private Jospeh Harry Fowkes, Worcestershire Regiment - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI second issue & clasp 'Malaya' (5248333 Pte. J. Fokwes, Worc. R.) - Military LS&GC. GVI type II 'Regular Army' bar (5248333 Pte. J.H. Fowkes, Worc. R.) Note: First 2 x digits of serial number on GSM only have been offiically corrected Joseph Harry Fowkes was born in Blackheath, Oldbury, Worcestershire on 25 December 1912. An Iron Worker by occupation, he enlisted on 30 March 1931. With the Worcester Regiment he served in Malta, December 1932-September 1933; China, September 1933-November 1936; and India, November 1936-February 1938. He was posted to the Army Reserve, May 1938-August 1939. Recalled to the Colours, he then served overseas in Sudan, September 1939-July 1941 and Egypt, July 1941-June 1942. Private Fowkes was captured by the Germans at Tobruk, 21 June 1942. He remained a prisoner-of-war in Italy and Germany until released in May 1945. Returning to active service Fowkes served in N.W. Europe, June-September 1946; with the B.A.O.R., May 1947-April 1949 and September 1949-May 1950, and the Far East, May 1950-August 1951. Whilst in Malaya he was Batman to the R.S.M. In 1952 he was awarded the Long Service Medal. Leaving the service in October 1952 Jospeh Fowkes died of lung cancer on 11 May 1954 Sold together with copy P.O.W. questionnaire and some extrapolated notes from the recipients service record Condition: VF and better

A Transvaal Scottish Jock\'s \'Died of Wounds\' campaign casualty group of 4: Private John Mercer Simpson, 2nd Battalion Transvaal Scottish Regiment, Union Defence Force - 1939-45 Star (221696 J. M. Simpson) - Africa Star (221696 J. M. Simpson) - War Medal (221696 J. M. Simpson) - Africa Service Medal (221696 J. M. Simpson) Died of Wounds: John Mercer Simpson, is confirmed being Wounded-in-Action at Sollum, Western Desert, on, 19 December 1941, and again on 11 January 1942. he received a gun shot wound to the back, which fractured his spine. John, subsequently 'Died-of-Wounds' at the No. 5 South African General Hospital, Cairo, Egypt, on, 16 January 1942 The body of Private Simpson is buried in the Heliopolis War Cemetery, Cairo, Egypt, where his memory & supreme sacrifice are commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission John Mercer Simpson, a South African of Scottish descent, was born in Johannesburg, South Africa in August 1910. He enlisted in the Union Defence Force in September 1940, and was subsequently posted to ‘B’ Company, 2nd Battalion, Transvaal Scottish. Simpson disembarked in Egypt in June 1941, The medals all retaining their original silk ribands as issued, and mounted for display on a black flock covered board Sold together with hard-copy photocopied service records, confirming all wounds, medals and services Condition: GVF

A triple 'South East Asia' campaign service pair: Lance Corporal Narbahadur Rai, Gurkha Engineers - GSM 1918. EIIR issue 'Malaya' (21147138 Spr Narbahadur Rai, Gurkha Engrs) - GSM 1962. 'Borneo' 'Malay Peninsula' (21147138 L/Cpl Narbahadur Rai, Gurkha Engrs) Note: The last 3 letters of 'Engrs' on the GSM 1918 have been officially corrected Second clasp on the GSM 1962 attached by a 'silver rod' as issued Together with original card box of issue for the GSM 1962 this with the name of Lance Corporal Narbahadur Rai, Gurkha Engineers written on it Condition: VF

A twice wounded multi-decorated ?Padre?s? bravery and campaign medal group of 6: Very Reverend, Monsignor, John Patrick Molony, OBE, MC, C.F., late Royal Army Chaplains Department and Vicar-General Mesopotamian Field Force - Officer of Order of the British Empire (Mily). 1st type with reverse hallmark (1919) - Military Cross. GV issue - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (Rev. J.P. Molony. A.C.D.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Rev. J.P. Molony.) - Interallied Victory Medal. With MID oakleaves emblem (Rev. J.P. Molony.) - GSM 1918. GV 1st issue with clasp ?Iraq? (Rev. J.P. Molony. R.A.Ch.D.) Note: The medals have been plated Important: All of the decorations, medals and clasp confirmed as entitled and awarded per below sources; - OBE: Supplement to the London Gazette 3 June 1919 - MC: Supplement to the London Gazette 23 June 1915 - MID?s: 2 x Mentions, LG 22 June 1915 & LG 3 June 1919 - 1914 Star & clasp trio: Ref recipients Medal Index Card - GSM 1918. With clasp ?Iraq? (ref medal roll WO 100/G11/421) John Patrick Molony, the son of Michael and Catherine Molony, was a native of Oughterard, Co. Galway, Ireland, where he was born on 6 October 1875. Later returns from the Census for England & Wales, show that his father was a civil servant with the Inland Revenue. Raised variously in Lancashire, England, including at Manchester and Garstang, he was educated at St. Edward's Colllege, Liverpool, and at St. Joseph's College, Upholland, near Wigan John was ordained into Holy Orders of the Catholic Church by Bishop Whiteside on 24t May 1902, and was subsequently curate at Sacred Heart, Liverpool, until 1907; St. Joseph's, Wigan, until 1909, and at St. Winifride's, Bootle, until 1910 On 1 October 1910, John joined the Army Chaplains Department, at which time he was appointed Chaplain (4th Class). John?s subsequent promotions were; Chaplain (Temporary 3rd Class) 6 January 1917; Chaplain (2nd Class) 1 January 1921 and finally Chaplain (1st Class) 15 April 1924 By the time of the outbreak of the Great War, John was one of only an estimated 17 x Catholic priests serving with the Army Chaplains Department ? and he is confirmed as being one of the first, to disembark into theatre of war ?France & Flanders? on 19 August, 1914, at which time he was serving with the 2nd Cavalry Brigade. His respective Medal Index Card confirms issuance of the dated clasp to the 1914 Star John had an extremely busy and hard war, as evinced by the numerous and distant campaign theatres he served in, including; Belgium, France, Salonica and Mesopotamia; his wounds received in action in September 1915 and again in September 1917 (Messines), and his multiple decorations, including O.B.E., M.C., and a brace of Mention-in-Despatches Between 1915-1924, he is known to have been attached to; 2nd Battalion Leinster Regiment 1915, until wounded; Hospital ship ?Massilia? in Salonica in early 1916; 8th Loyal North Lancashire Regiment on the Somme salient, July 1916; 2nd Battalion Leinster Regiment, when wounded at Messines in September 1917; Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force from 5 May 1918, and with that force was serving as Vicar-General M.E.F. (Iraq) at the time of the ?Armistice?. Padre Molony was Senior Chaplain to the British Army of the Rhine from 1921 to 1924, with the rank of colonel, and the appointment of Vicar-General to the Army. John retired from the British Army on 15 April 1931 On returning to parochial duties, John Patrick Molony was appointed Parish Priest at Our Lady Immaculate, Everton, Liverpool, England, where he remained until his death on 3 July 1943. He is buried at Ford, Liverpool See the attached images of Padre Molony, which show him in military uniform with riband of the Military Cross on his tunic, and insignia of the Army Chaplains Department on his cap, and another showing him in his Catholic vestments The group has been court-mounted for display. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings. Condition: Plated otherwise mostly GVF

A Union of South Africa Second World War campaign medal pair: K. M. Will, South African Air Force - War Medal (212321 K. M. Will) - Union of South Africa: Africa Service Medal (212321 K. M. Will) The recipients surname indicates that he was a South African of British, or Irish ethnicity Important: The recipients unique service number was in the regimental block 202876-212875 allocated to South African Air Force Depot Block Note: South African personnel of the Second World War era retained the same service number that they received on enlistment for the rest of their career, irrespective of the transfers to other units or services The inclusion of the Africa Service Medal indicates that the volunteer had taken the oath, and had subsequently served outside of the borders of the Union of South Africa Condition: VF

A Union of South Africa Second World War \'East & North Africa\' campaign medal group of 4: Corporal D. P. Brussow, No 1. Motor Cycle Company, late 1st Armoured Car Company - The 1939-45 Star (42743 D. P. Brussow) - The Africa Star (42743 D. P. Brussow) - War Medal (42743 D. P. Brussow) - Union of South Africa: Africa Service Medal (42743 D. P. Brussow) Important: The recipients unique service number was in the regimental block 42701-42800 allocated to the 1st Armoured Car Company Note: South African personnel of the Second World War era retained the same service number that they received on enlistment for the rest of their career, irrespective of the transfers to other units or services The recipient is reported to have subsequently served with No 1 Motor Cycle Company No 1 Motor Cycle Company: Following the outbreak of the Second World War, two South African motorcycle companies, Nos 1 and 2, were formed by the then recognised and previously named ‘Armoured Vehicle Battalion’ of the Union Defence Forces. By June 1940, when Italy declared war against the Allies, a third motorcycle company, No 3, had been formed In 1940, The Union Defence Forces ordered 156 x 1200 cc Harley-Davidsons with side-cars & 2,350 x 750 cc machines, followed in April 1941 by another huge order of 1,000 x 1200 cc Harleys with side-cars & another 1,000 x 750 cc solo machines. In total 4,500 Harley-Davidsons were purchased by South Africa to help fight the war Nos 1 and 2 Motorcycle Companies sailed from Durban to Mombasa. Kenya Colony, in, September 1940. Campaign headquarters were established at Gilgil, north-west of Nairobi. Addis Ababa, the capital of Abyssinia (now Ethiopia), was captured in April 1941 and Italian East Africa surrendered the following month. Subsequent service in East Africa, saw the deployment of the Motor Cycle Company to the island of Madagascar where the Motor Cyclists worked in close co-operation with the South African Armoured Car Company\'s After the end of the East African campaign part of No 1 Motorcycle Company left with No 2 Motorcycle Company for the Middle East in September 1941, where they were seconded to the South African Armoured Cars for participation in the operations against the German General Rommel in Egypt and Libya in the Western Desert of North Africa. No 1 Motorcycle Company, as part of the 1st South African Brigade, was shipped to Alexandria in Egypt via the Eritrean port of Massawa. From there, they were assembled further westwards in Mersa Matruh. In the battle of Sidi Rezegh in November 1941, motorcycles played a supportive role. Despatch riders volunteered and assisted with casualties and time and again rode their motorcycles under a hail of lead and shrapnel returning with wounded men on their carriers to First Aid stations in the field. The motorcyclists also helped to thwart Rommel’s plan for the conquest of Libya and Egypt when, serving with the 1st South African Division, they assisted in turning the tide in favour of the Allies in North Africa at El Alamein in October/November 1942. Condition: GVF

A Union of South Africa Second World War \'East & North Africa\' campaign medal group of 4: Private Arthur Henry Elford, Cape Town Highlanders - The 1939-45 Star (14961 A. H. Elford) - The Africa Star (14961 A. H. Elford) - War Medal (14961 A. H. Elford) - Union of South Africa: Africa Service Medal (14961 A. H. Elford) Important: The recipients unique service number was in the regimental block 14651-15050 allocated to the Cape Town Highlanders Arthur Henry Elford, son of Arthur William Elford (a Compositor & former member of the Imperial Yeomanry during the South African War) and Elsie Elford, was a native of Cape Town, South Africa, where he was born in 1906. Baptized in London, England, on 1906, he returned to South Africa in 1922, prior to which he had been employed as a teenager 'Compositor' who had been residing with his sibling brother, George Union Elford (b. South Africa 1911, and named 'Union' in commemoration of the creation of the Union of South Africa in 1910) at, his maternal Scottish family, at 8 Holland Place, Aberdeen, Scotland. Prior to embarking for service in 'North Africa' Arthur married Gertrude Knight at Cape Town, on January 1941. Arthur Henry Elford is recorded as having died at Cape Town, South Africa, on 3 October 1984, and he was succeeded by his wife, who died in Cape Town, on, 10 June 1990 Cape Town Highlanders: At the outbreak of World War II in 1939 the regiment was mobilised, and in mid-1941, the regiment was briefly sent to Egypt to escort thousands of Italian prisoners of war to internment camps in South Africa. The Cape Town Highlanders returned to Egypt in late June of the same year to join the newly arrived 1st South African Infantry Division in the Western Desert. The Cape Town Highlanders fought in all of the major battles of the Western Desert campaign, including the Battle of El Alamein. The Cape Town Highlanders is one of only three in the world (all South African) to have not only the usual two Alamein battle honours – "Alamein Defence" and "El Alamein" – but a third, "Alamein Box", which resulted from a separate action during the initial defence.This action played a significant role in halting Rommel's advance on the tired and depleted British Eighth Army. The Cape Town Highlanders returned to South Africa in January 1943. After a period of recuperation and replenishment, the regiment embarked for Egypt in October 1943, where they amalgamated with South Africa's senior Scottish unit, the First City Regiment, to form the 'First City/Cape Town Highlanders'. This combined unit embarked for Italy in April 1944, where they disembarked at Taranto, on, 21 April. The joint regiment then fought with distinction from Battle of Monte Cassino to the Alps, culminating in the heroic capture at bayonet-point of the strategic peak of Monte Sole as part of the South African 6th Armoured Division The Cape Town Highlanders was an overseas affiliate regiment of the Gordon Highlanders of the British Army, and similarly wore 'Gordon' tartan kilts Condition: GVF

A Union of South Africa Second World War \'East & North Africa\' campaign medal group of 4: Private C. J. Long, 2nd Battalion Transvaal Scottish - The 1939-45 Star (27453 C. J. Long) - The Africa Star (27453 C. J. Long) - War Medal (27453 C. J. Long) - Union of South Africa: Africa Service Medal (27453 C. J. Long) Important: Recipient is confirmed as having served with 2nd Battalion Transvaal Scottish, per the regimental other-ranks nominal lists published in the regimental history, reference 'The Saga of the Transvaal Scottish Regiment 1932-1950 (C. Birkby, 1950) The recipients unique service number was in the regimental block 27201-27600 allocated to the 2nd Battalion Transvaal Scottish During the Second World War, 2nd Transvaal Scottish, served in North Africa, in Egypt and Libya, where together with two South African Police Battalions they constituted the 6th South African Infantry Brigade. 2/TS sailed form Durban, South Africa on 10 June 1941, and disembarked in Egypt on 20 June 1941. Early deployment saw the 'Jocks' of 2/TS assist in the the construction of the famous "Alamein Box". 6th South African Infantry Brigade attacked the fortified town of Sollum on 11 January 1942 as part of Operation Battleaxe and went on to fight in the battles of Bardia, Acroma Keep and Gazala. At Bardia, Sollum and Halfaya both German and Italian troops were forced to surrender to the Brigade. The majority of the 2nd Battalion Transvaal Scottish, along with the entire South African 2nd Division, was captured when the "fortress" of Tobruk fell at the end of the Battle of Gazala As Private Long was neither killed or recorded captured & interred as a Prisoner of War, he was possibly either a casualty or otherwise incapacitated before the fall of Tobruk, or was amongst the small band(s) of 'Jock's' who were able to evade / escape capture and made their way back to British lines For their services in the Second World War, the regimental history records the below following decorations made to 2/TS - DSO: x 1 - OBE: x 1 (for subsequent escape from POW internment in Italy) - MBE: x 1 - MC: x 4 - DCM: x 2 - MM: x 19 (including 3 x awards for subsequent escape from POW internment in Italy - MID: X 38 The Transvaal Scottish were an overseas affiliate regiment of the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) of the British Army - and like the Black Watch wore the famous 'Red Hackle' The medals mounted in the swing-style suspended from their original silk ribands and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin & clip fittings Condition: GVF

A Union of South Africa Second World War \'Italy Theatre\' campaign medal group of 4: Private A. H. J. Coetzee, Botha-President Steyn Armoured Car Commando, 6th South African Armoured Division, late 2nd Battalion Both Regiment - The 1939-45 Star (595605 A. H. J. Coetzee) - The Italy Star (595605 A. H. J. Coetzee) - War Medal (595605 A. H. J. Coetzee) - Union of South Africa: Africa Service Medal (595605 A. H. J. Coetzee) Important: The recipients unique service number was in the regimental block 595589-597558 allocated to the Officer Commanding Troops at Potchefstroom, Transvaal, South Africa The recipient was a South African soldier of Afrikaner ethnicity, who enlisted for service sometime circa 1942-43 at Potchestroom, South Africa A. H. J. Coetzee is reported to have served with the Botha Regiment, of the Union Defence Force Botha Regiment: Named after the Prime Minister and former Boer general, the Botha Regiment was established on, 1 April 1934, at Ermelo, and recruited it\'s ranks from the northern and eastern Transvaal regions. By 1939 there were two battalions but only the second was mobilised for \'War Service\' on, 19 June 1940 2/Botha Regiment / Botha-President Steyn Armoured Car Commando: During the Second World War, 2/Botha Regiment was brigaded with 3 Transvaal Scottish and the SA Irish and served in Ethiopia. It arrived in North Africa as part of 5 SA Brigade in May 1941 and met its nemesis at the hands of the Deutsches Afrika Korps on Totensontag, November 23, 1941, where it was badly cut up at Sidi Rezegh and suffered heavy losses The next month, the survivors of 2/ Botah and the other units of 5 SA Brigade were reorganised into a composite battalion for further service. The identity of the other units disappeared and after reinforcement by a draft of Witwatersrand Rifles, 2 Regt Botha was back at full strength by April 1942. The regiment fought at first Alamein from July to October 1942, helping to stop Panzerarmee Afrika in its tracks. The unit returned to South Africa in January 1943. In August, 2 Regt Botha and Regiment President Steyn merged “for the duration of the war” to form the \'Botha-President Steyn Armoured Commando\', and assigned to 6th SA Armoured Division. Once in Italy, however, the unit as broken up, with some going to the Pretoria Regiment and other to the Imperial Light Horse (now Light Horse Regiment) The absence of any Africa Star and the recipients unique service number being in a block allocated for distribution by Officer Commanding Troops at indicate that the recipient was a later 1942 / 1943 enlistment Condition: GVF

A unique Colonial M.B.E. lot to a former Militia Officer & Pioneer \'Commonwealth Games Medal Winner\' from the first ever Commonwealth Games: Captain Bertie Pelham Bayley, M.B.E., British Guiana Militia Comprising: a). Order of the British Empire (Military). Members 1st type breast badge (H/M 1934) b). British Guiana Local Military Forces: Rifle Club Record Best Shot Medal. With integral 1936 top bar (B. P Bayley) c). British Empire Games Hamilton Canada 1930 (the innaugural Commonwealth Games): Official 'Competitors' enamelled badge d). County of Surrey Rifle Association: Silver hallmarked prize medal (with date mark for Birmingham 1924) Note: The reverse of the British Guiana Local Military Forces best shot medal, with reverse engraved 'West Indies Rifle Competitions' and in centre the recipients details 'B. P. Bayley', and indented with English silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1936 M.B.E (Military) award verification.: The award of the Member of the Order of the British Empire (Military) was published in the London Gazette issue of, 3 June 1935, wherein the recipient is shown as, Captain Pelham Bertie Bayley, British Guiana Militia Sold together with an illustrated Newspaper article on the recipient, cut from a local newspaper, which we quote below: Quote, "Captain Bertie Pelham Bayley, I have it on command from His Majesty the King, to invest you with the Insignia of the Member of the Military Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in recognition of your faithful and able execution of duty as an Officer of the Infantry Company of the British Guiana Militia during the last 9 ½years. "It is with much pleasure that I carry out His Majesty's Command." Unquote. Inaugural Commonwealth Games Bronze Medal Winner: In 1930, at the then called the British Empire Games, held at Hamilton, Manitoba, Canada. British Guiana was one of only 11 x competing countries (at the 2022 (22nd) Commonwealth Games there were 72 x competing countries). At the inaugural games, athletes from British Guiana won a silver medal in the 'Long Jump', and the rowing team of 4 x men, including Bertie Pelham Bayley, won the Bronze medal, as a 'rower' in the 'Coxed Fours' event. To date (including the 2022 Games), Guyana, has competed in 19 of the Games, in which time they have won 4 x Gold, 6 x Silver & 6 x Bronze medal sporting events Bertie Pelham Bayley, son of Sydney Howard Bayley (a Civil Servant) & Hilda Margaret Bayley (nee Gill), was a true 'Son of Empire'. Bertie was born into a well-connected, and influential 'Pioneer Colonist' family, and was a native of Essequibo, British Guiana, where he was born on, 14 January 1907. Educated at, Harrison College, Barbados and Cranleigh, Surrey. He rowed to Bronze in the Coxed Fours at the 1930 British Empire Games held at Hamilton, Canada, when his nation sent a team of seven athletes. He also took the Martinez Shield with a Record score in the 1936 West Indies Rifle Competition. As an Officer, Captain Bayley served with No 1 Company British Guiana Infantry Militia, and by 1948 was recorded as still serving in the 'Reserve of Officers'. Reference 'Who's Who in British Guiana 1945-48', Bertie is recorded as holding the appointment of, Assistant Social Welfare Officer, Local Government Department, and was a resident of Georgetown. At some time, he had also been Secretary of Booker's Timber Company Ltd - one of the foremost Timber companies in British Guiana. Post-War, Bertie Pelham Bayley, married, Hilda Shandley at Wallasey, Cheshire, England, on, 25 August 1951. In 1954, Bertie Bayley took his retirement, from the British Guyana Civil Service, and together with his wife, re-located to Chesire, England. Bertie Pelham Bayley is recorded as having died at Birkenhead, Cheshire, England on 10 December 1995 An extremely rare and desirable lot of medals of Guyana, South America, & British colonial historical interest Condition: GVF

A unique Highland Regiment 'Bandmaster' casualty group to a Far East Prisoner of War, who died working on the worst end of the 'Burma Railway': Bandmaster Reginald George Ashton, A.R.C.M., 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - The 1939-45 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC. GVI type 1 'Regular Army' (532828 W.O.CL.1. R.G. Ashton. Gordons) Note: Sold together with official named medal transmittal box of issue for the Second World War campaign medals, this addressed to the recipients widow as under; Mrs J. G. Ashton c/o Mrs Palmer 36 Hawthorn Avenue Bedford Beds Reginald George Ashton, son of Arthur & Kate Ashton, was a native of Kempston, Bedfordshire, England. Reginlad was born in the parish of St Mary's, Northampton, England, on 19 September 1904, at which time his fathers's profession was described as being a 'Professor of Music' - the Ashton family being well known musicians, with several having served as Bandmasters. In Northampton, the family had resided at Monks Road. Reginald originally enlisted in the British Army, at Bedford, England, on 27 May 1920, as a 'Boy' soldier, he was posted to the Royal Tank Corps and held the regimental number 84044, his age on enlistment was just 15 years and 8 months of age, and prior to joining-up had been living with his widowed mother and his other siblings at, 88 Harlington Street, Bedford and was by occupation a 'Musician'. On 31 May 1920, 'Boy' Ashton was transferred to the 4th Hussars (he was allocated his new unique 'Army Number' in 1920, 532828 being in the regimental bloc allocated to the 4th Queens Own Hussars) remaining with the 4th Hussars through to the end of 1934, including overseas service in India, where the regiment served on garrison duty between 1921-1931. During it's India posting the 4th Hussars did not serve in any campaigns, and only one single member of the regiment earned any campaign medal in that period (viz the IGS 1908 'Waziristan 1921-24' awarded to 536534 E.H. Wailes, who served on attachment to 7th Brigade as a Clerk). On 1 January 1935, Reginald was appointed Bandmaster of the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders. Bandmaster Ashton served with 2/Gordons in Gibraltar, where the regiment had been since 1934, and in 1936 shipped to the tropics, when the Battalion was transferred to Singapore Colony. Accompanying him to Singapore was his wife, Ivy Gwendoline Ashton (nee Palmer) whom he had married in Bedford in 1933. In Singapore Colony, garrison life was very good, the regiment being the first occupants of the newly built, modern and well apportioned 'Selarang Barracks', located at Changi, Singapore. Selarang was to be the home to 2/Gordons through to the surrender of Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942, on which date Bandmaster Ashton became a FEPOW when he was taken into captivity by the Japanese Imperial Army. Unfortunately, Reginald Ashton did not survive the war, and is recorded as having died in captivity in Burma on 2 September 1943 (some Japanese and other POW records indicate a date of 8 September), the cause of death being recorded by Imperial Japanese Army sources as a 'Tropical Ulcer', and that his body was subsequently cremated. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission record the sacrifice and memory of Bandmaster Ashton, at Thanbyuzayat War Cemetery, Mon State, Burma. Whether Reginald would have survived the war, had he not worked on the 'Death Railway' is uncertain, however what is more certain is that his life expectancy would definitely have been better had he not had the very bad luck to be transported to work on the 'Worst End' - the Burma end - of the notorious 'Death Railway'. The FEPOW's that toiled on the Northern, or 'Burma End' of the 'Death Railway', suffering a disproportionately much higher rates of fatalities due to; general neglect and ill-treatment, harsher environment, lack of adequate medical supplies, poor nutrition, and mostly the much higher incidence of tropical diseases resulting as a consequence of some or all of the aforementioned. Note: The village of Thanbyuzayat is 65 kilometres south of the port of Moulmein, and the war cemetery lies at the foot of the hills which separate the Union of Myanmar (Burma) from Thailand The notorious Burma-Siam railway, built by Commonwealth, Dutch and American prisoners of war, was a Japanese project driven by the need for improved communications to support the large Japanese army in Burma. During its construction, approximately 13,000 prisoners of war died and were buried along the railway. An estimated 80,000 to 100,000 civilians also died in the course of the project, chiefly forced labour brought from Malaya and the Dutch East Indies, or conscripted in Siam (Thailand) and Burma (Myanmar). Two labour forces, one based in Siam and the other in Burma worked from opposite ends of the line towards the centre. The Japanese aimed at completing the railway in 14 months and work began in October 1942. The line, 424 kilometres long, was completed by December 1943. The graves of those who died during the construction and maintenance of the Burma-Siam railway (except for the Americans, whose remains were repatriated) were transferred from camp burial grounds and isolated sites along the railway into three cemeteries at Chungkai and Kanchanaburi in Thailand and Thanbyuzayat in Myanmar. Thanbyuzayat became a prisoner of war administration headquarters and base camp in September 1942 and in January 1943 a base hospital was organised for the sick. The camp was close to a railway marshalling yard and workshops, and heavy casualties were sustained among the prisoners during Allied bombing raids in March and June 1943. The camp was then evacuated and the prisoners, including the sick, were marched to camps further along the line where camp hospitals were set up. For some time, however, Thanbyuzayat continued to be used as a reception centre for the groups of prisoners arriving at frequent intervals to reinforce the parties working on the line up to the Burma-Siam border. Thanbyuzayat War Cemetery was created by the Army Graves Service who transferred to it all graves along the northern section of the railway, between Moulmein and Nieke. There are now 3,149 Commonwealth and 621 Dutch burials of the Second World war in the cemetery Important: The Bedfordshire Times issue of 1 May 1942, contains a detailed persona laccount of the 'Harrowing' ordeals that Bandmaster Ashton's wife had to endure during the bombing raids on Singapore, and during her subsequent miraculous escape from the doomed colony, being lucky enough to escape on one of the very few ships that evaded destruction and or capture by the Japanese Imperial Navy, inspite of the ship and its convoy being attacked on the high seas. Ivy Ashton appears never to have remarried, but is recorded as having made at least one return journey to Singapore Colony in the immeduate post-war years (1947). The Bedforshire Times and Indpendent, in their issue of 1 February 1946, contains a detailed obituary of Bandmaster Ashton, in which mention is made of the family roots in Kemptson, Bedfordshire Bandmaster Ashton was the only Bandmaster of any Highland Regiment to be killed, or die in capivity during the Second World War Note: The Regimental Museum of the Gordon Highlanders hold several identified photographs of Bandmaster Ashton. There is at least one group of the band 2/Gordons with Bandmaster Ashton (LSGC medal up) in their tropical No 1's, that was published in 'Bydand' the Regimental Journal of the Gordon Highlanders, as well as a good biography on him that was published in the same source shortly after he had joined the regiment. A thumbnail picture of the recipient is included in the book 'Scattered Under The Sun: The Gordon Highlanders in the Far East 1941-1945 (Stewart Mitchell, 2012) - this latter book being the single best published source on 2/Gordons during the Pacific War A rare regimental group Condition: EF

A unique medal group to a former Munster Fusilier, who earned a 'Best Shot of Volunteer in India' Medal: Sergeant Edward Alexander Cation, North West Railway Machine Gun Corps, late Royal Munster Fusiliers, East Surrey Regt & Agra Volunteer Rifles - QSA Medal. 'Orange Free State' & 'S.A. 1902' (6222 Corpl. E. Cation. Rl: Muns: Fus:) - 1914-15 Star (No. 1 Sgt. E. A. Cation, N. W. Ry. Machine Gun Corps.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1 Sgt. E. A. Cation. M. G. Section.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1 Sgt. E. A. Cation. M. G. Section.) - Volunteer Force LSM: GV issue (Pte. E. A. Cation 1/24th N.W.Rly Bn. I.D.F.) - British India: Best Shot of the Volunteers Medal (officially engraved naming - see below) Note: The BWM only with some minor official corrections Best Shot of Volunteers: The last medal is attractively engraved on reverse '1st 2nd & 3rd Div 1912-13 Corpl E. A. Cation North Western Ry. Vol. Rifles 47 points' Unique: The recipient Edward Cation is unique as being only the only former Royal Munster Fusilier to have earned this combination of medals and clasps British India: Best Shot of the Volunteers Medal Metal: Silver Dimension: 47mm Weight: 64g Suspension: Claw with ornate floreate swivel scroll suspender Obverse: Around the legend Presented By The Government of India'. In centre a soldier wearing tropical helmet lying in the prone position with rifle. Behind an Indian scene featuring a mountain, and jungle Reverse: Circular legend 'Best Shot Of The Volunteers' with laurel wreath and scroll on top. Centre blank for engraving Instituted in 1880, this rare medal was competed for annually amongst the various Volunteer Units of the Bengal Presidency The medals were struck in Calcutta by the Calcutta Mint, and the annual recipient was allowed to keep the medal, which was authorised for wear on the right breast of Volunteers uniform tunic suspended from a 'Green' silk riband (Ref 'Mayo' for specific details of this rare medal) A most substantial and impressive medal Edward Alexander Cation, son of William Nottman Cation (born to James and Phebe Cation at Secunderabad in 1843) was born in Calcutta in 1876. Edward, was of Eurasian descent, his grandfather being No 699 Sergeant James Cation of the 4th King's Own Regiment who had married an 'Indo Briton' lady and settled in India. Edward had served in the Agra Volunteer Rifles before attesting for the East Surrey Regiment in Agra in August 1894. He transferred to the Royal Munster Fusiliers in 1898 and served with the 2nd Battalion in the South Africa during the Boer War, after which he returned to India and was posted to the Army Reserve in 1902 Cation worked as a Guard for the N.W. Railway and served as a Volunteer in the North West Railway Rifles, with which unit he was serving when he won the prestigious 'Best Shot of Volunteers in India Medal' that he contested in the year 1912-1913 Edward's employer, The North West Railway ran the important Khyber Pass and North West Frontier route, carrying troops and supplies along the Frontier at times of unrest. During the Great War, Edward served overseas in East Africa with the Machine Gun Section of the North West Railway Volunteer Rifles, holding the unique regimental No 1, indicating that he was the very first 'soldier - and most senior Non Commissioned Officer - to serve with the N.W. Ry. M.G.C. The Machine Gunners of the North West Railway M.G.C. were the only unit of that volunteer railway corps to serve overseas outside of India during the Great War. The unit served in East Africa where it saw extensive service in the military operations in German East Africa, i.e., Tanganyika . The unit remained in theatre until 1917, in which year Indian forces were withdrawn from East Africa Edward Cation is recorded as having died at Lahore, Punjab, India on 12 February 1944 - and was buried there the very same day at the Christian Cemetery of the St Andrew's. Church. At the time of his death he was 66 years of age, and described as a 'Retired Guard N.W.R.' Sold together with various hard copy research inc service papers and extracts from QSA medal roll The reverse of medal ribands with some soiling having been previously mounted for display A unique and impressive medal group, the recipient Edward Cation being the only former Royal Munster Fusilier to have earned this particular combination of medals and clasps Claw loose on Best Shot medal Condition: Mostly about GVF

A unique officer\'s medal group of 8: Lt-Colonel \'The Reverend\' Alexander Francis Inglis, Chaplain to the North West Railway Battalion (A.F.I.), late attached Kashmir Imperial State Infantry, Gilgit & Chitral Scouts, & 1st Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles - Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Mily). Officer\'s (O.B.E.) 1st type breast badge, H/M\'s for 1919 - British War Medal. Silver issue (Major A. F. Inglis. 1 Kashmir I.S. Infy.) - Interallied Victory Medal. With MID Oakleaves emblem (Major A. F. Inglis. 1 Kashmir I.S. Infy.) - War Medal 1939-45 - India Service Medal - Coronation Medal 1911 - Coronation Medal 1937 - Jammu & Kashmir (Indian Princely State): War Medal 1914-18. Silver issue Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.): The award was published in the London Gazette issue of 3 June 1919 Mention-in-Despatches: The award published in London Gazette issue of 5 June 1919, shown under 1st Gurkha Rifles as Acting Lieutenant-Colonel serving as Senior Special Service Officer attached to 1st Kashmir Imperial Service Infantry, the preamble to the award states; Quote, The following despatch has been, received by the Secretary of State\' for War from General Sir E. H. H. Allenby, G.C.B., G.C.M.G., Commander-in-Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force:— . General Headquarters, 5th March, 1919. Sir, I have the honour to forward herewith a list of Officers, Nurses, Other Ranks and Civilians, whom I consider worthy of mention for their services during the period from the 19th September, 1918, to the 31st January, 1919. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient servant, E. H. H. ALLENBY, General. Commander-in-Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force Unquote Great War medals verification: On the outbreak of the Great War the recipient was serving as Commandant of the Chitral & Gilgit Scouts, he first entered a theatre of war Egypt, when he proceeded overseas as Special Service Officer attached to the 1st Kashmir Imperial Service Infantry, with which unit he became. for a period Commanding Officer, while serving with the Egyptian Field Force in Palestine. The campaign medals are confirmed per the below cited sources: - Medal Roll: Ref WO 329 file series film piece 2386. Compiled & signed at Gilgit 05/09/1925 signed by Lt.Col Chattar Singh Officer Commanding 1 Kashmir Infantry - Medal Index Card: Shown as Major Kashmir Inf I.A. (sic) Issued by Gov\'t of India with note \'Embs issued by India (this last a reference to his MID) Note: The Medal roll shows service in theatre of war 11 February 1918 to 12 February 1919 Important: The above cited medal roll specifically cites that the medals to be inscribed named to 1st Kashmir Infantry - and an excessively rare, likely unique pair of campaign medal thus named to a British Officer Jammu & Kashmir Medal: In addition to the British Great War campaign medals issued to qualifying service personnel of the state forces of Jammu & Kashmir, the Princely State sanctioned and awarded their own medal for Great War service to qualifying personnel. The medals were issued in silver to officers and in bronze for \'Other Ranks\'. No medal rolls for the Princely States medal are extant or accessible in the United Kingdom, and no medal riband was sanctioned for the Jammu & Kashmir Great War Medals which were all issued with a hinged clip suspension The Reverend Alexander Francis Inglis was born at Murree, India, in 1881, the son of Colonel David William Inglis, 35th Sikhs, and was educated at Bedford School and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. Commissioned Second Lieutenant in the South Lancashire Regiment in September 1901, he proceeded to India, where he served on attachment with the South Lancashire Regiment - as a necessary prelude prior to posting to an Indian Army regiment. Alexander transferred to the Indian Staff Corps the following year, and thence to the 17th Bengal Infantry, from which unit he was then posted to the 1st Battalion 1st King George’s Own Gurkha Rifles stationed at Dharamsala, Punjab, in 1904. In 1911, he was one of the Indian Army British Officers selected to join the Indian Contingent at the Coronation of the King George V - the King Emperor - for which he received the Coronation Medal. During the Great War he served in Chitral and Gilgit as Military Assistant and Commandant of Scouts 1914-17., before proceeding in 1918 overseas to Egypt as Senior Special Service Officer, 1st Kashmir Imperial Service Infantry, with the rank of Major. He subsequently, for a period, was in command of the 1st Kashmir Imperial Service Infantry when the battalion served with the Egyptian Field Force in Palestine. He participated in the final attack on Nablus with the 30th Brigade, and for his services he was Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette 5 June 1919) and created an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. Following the war Inglis took up a staff appointment as Commandant at Dharamsala Cantonment. In 1922, due to health reasons, he took his discharge from the British Indian Army, in which year he was appointed the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. Alexander returned to the United Kingdom where he trained for the clergy and attended the Bishop’s College, Cheshunt and where he was ordained, becoming deacon in 1932, and priest in 1933 Alexander returned home to \'India\', the land of his birth, and in succession became; Chaplain to St. Andrew and St. Oswald Churches, Lahore, Punjab; Military Chaplain at St. Martin\'s, Delhi Encampments; and Chaplain, North West Railway Battalion (Auxiliary Force India) 1937 to 1934. He was confirmed as Honorary Chaplain to the Forces 1946 Sold together with some copied research. In addition we will forward copies of the respective medal roll entry pages & medal index card by soft-copy email attachment to the buyer An extremely desirable and unique combination of medals to a British Officer including medals named to the 1st Kashmir Imperial State Infantry Condition: GVF

A unique Scottish Expatriate & Freemason\'s, Burma 1942, \'Killed-in-Action\' medal group of 4: Inspector, John Thomson Allison, Government of Burma Service late British India Steam Navigation Company - British War Medal. Silver issue (John T.Allison) - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal (John T.Allison) - Freemason Jewel Lodge Singu Burma 1929 (Bro.J.T.Allison.) - Freemason Jewel Scots Lodge Rangoon. Silver, gilt & enamel Sold together with 2 x associated prize and or Masonic medals: - 'Mother Kilwinning' masonic medal. Gilt. Mother Lodge Kilwinning is the oldest Masonic Lodge in the world - Silver prize medal. Dated 1921. Engraved. B.K.C. 1st Prize with silver hall​ Important: John Thomas Allison an Inspector in service of the Government of Burma, is confirmed 'Killed-in-Action' at Mandalay, Burma, on 26 April 1942. Killed at the river port on the Irrawaddy River, during a Japanese Air Raid Great War Medals: The recipients 2 x Great War medals were sent to him on 12 May 1922 (Ref BT 351/1/2479) Masonic Jewels: The 2 x Burmese 'Scottish Rites' Masonic Jewels are both extremely rare - the superbly topically designed gold and enamel 'Singu 1929' Founders Jewel is very possibly possibly unique as an extant example. The 2 x enamelled 'Jewels' are described below: A). Masonic Jewel: Founders Medal 'Lodge Singu 1365 SC' Obverse: An 'Oil' barrel with 'screw top' suspension. The barrel with enamelled top scroll 'Burma 1929' and below 'Lodge Singu 1365 SC on 3 x scrolls. In centre an enamelled Masons Suare & Compass, and an enamelled depiction of an Oilfield Derrick Tower Reverse: With recipients name engraved diagonally 'Bro J. T. Allison' with makers marks 'S.J.R.' & 9ct gold 'London' hallmark for 1931 Metal: 9ct gold & enamel Weight: 19g inc integral fittings Riband: Tartan design silk with corded edges Suspension: Fitted with fixed loop to which is attached the integral looped straight suspension bar engraved in enamel 'Founder' with riband and plain top bar with enamelled borders. Reverse complete with gold suspension pin as issued. The reverse of the top bar with 9ct gold hallmarks Singu (Chauk) is a town and port, north-central (Burma). Situated in the Irrawaddy River basin, it is a petroleum port for the Singu-Chauk oil fields. Traditionally, people of the Mon group gathered asphalt in the area to weatherproof houses. In 1902 the British discovered the Chauk-Lonywa oil field. Later, crude oil from Chauk was sent by a 350-mile (563-kilometre) pipeline to Syriam for refining. Insurgent sabotage of the pipeline after World War II confined marketing of Chauk’s oil to northern Myanmar. Oil tankers began operation on the Irrawaddy River as an alternative means of transport to the damaged pipeline. The Chauk refinery was renovated in 1954, and the pipeline was repaired between Chauk, Tagaing, and Yenenma and between Pyay and Syriam. A pipeline connecting Man and Syriam was completed in 1979. Abundant natural-gas reserves are found in the Chauk oil fields. Paved roads extend from Chauk in several directions, and air connections are accessible through Meiktila town B). Masonic Jewel: Founders Medal 'Scots Lodge Rangoon. Burma. No 1365 SC' Obverse: An ornate open-work surround, with single leafs E & W , and below a Masons 'Square & Compass' emblem. In centre a blue and white enamelled shield with St Andrew's Cross or Saltire in centre, with single word 'Burma' on top. This with a blued enamelled band which has the gilt inscription legend 'The Scots Lodge Rangoon No 1392 S.C. Reverse: Plain with makers marks 'D.M.G.' and silver hallmark for Birmingham 1939 Metal: Silver gilt and enamel. With silver hallmark Dimension: Approximately 36mm (w) x 48mm (L) inc suspension ring Weight: Approximately 32g inc integral fittings Riband: Deep crimson silk moire riband, as issued Suspension: Fitted with fixed loop to which is a loose ring for the riband. The riband complete with its fitted integral top bar. This with 'Thistle' flower on top and below an enamelled blue tablet with 'Founder' inscribed in gilt. Reverse of top bar complete with original gilt long hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued Scottish Masonry in Burma: There were six 'Scottish Lodges' in Burma, in 1941, they were: 1) Peace & Harmony, No.834. Rangoon. Charter granted 1896 2) Hanthawaddy, No,1053. Insein. Charter granted 1908 3) Tawnpeng, No. 1326. Namtu. Charter granted 1924 4) Singu, No.1365. Chauk. Charter granted 1929 5) Ady, No.1377. Insein. Charter granted 1931 6) The Scots Lodge, No.1392. Rangoon. Charter granted 1938 The Institute of Mechanical Engineers, of which John had been a member since 1936, published the following obituary to him in 1943; Quote, JOHN THOMSON ALLISON was killed by enemy action while gallantly assisting as a volunteer in the evacuation of wounded men from Burma on 26th April 1942, at the age of 45. Mr. Allison received his technical education at the Royal Technical College, Glasgow, and served his apprenticeship, from 1913 to 1918 with Messrs. Barclay, Curle and Company, Ltd., Glasgow. During the following eight years he sailed in ships of the British India Steam Navigation Company, Ltd., rising to be second engineer, and in this period he obtained his Board of Trade First-Class Engineer's Certificate. He then entered the service of the Government of Burma and was appointed inspector of boilers (senior grade) with responsibility to the chief inspector for the annual inspection of all boilers on land, in one division of Burma, and for the maintenance of all repairs. In addition, since January 1935, he had also held the position of inspector of factories. Mr. Allison was elected an Associate Member of the Institution in 1936. Unquote An exceptional reference to the death of Thomas Allison, and indeed the plight of Scottish Freemasons in Burma in 1941-1942, is accessible on the 'Facebook Pages' of The Grand Lodge of Antient Free and Accepted Masons of Scotland', see: https://www.facebook.com/GrandLodgeScotland Contained in a 'Letter from Burma', dated Simla, 3 October 1942, from William Air, District Grand Master for the Scottish Lodges in Burma, is a 'Situation Report' to the The Grand Lodge of Antient Free and Accepted Masons of Scotland, pertaining to events following the Japanese invasion of Burma, and includes specific details about the death of Brother Allison. The letter is lengthy and extremely detailed, and we are below quoting only a few of the extract parts relevant to the backstory - and ultimate fate of John Allison. However we strongly recommend clients to read the entire document, as it is an important document pertaining to the history and fate of Scottish Freemasonry in Burma, 1941-1942: Quote, 'LETTER FROM BURMA - 1942'​ From Air, Secretary, Simla India, 3rd October 1942 Dear Sir and Brother, I have to submit for the information of the Most Worshipful Grand Master Mason of Scotland and Office-bearers and members of Grand Lodge my report on the situation arising from the occupation of Burma by the enemies of the Crown so far as it affects Scottish Freemasonry........... The conduct of the affairs of the District Grand Lodge of Burma and the six Daughter Lodges therein continued formally until December 1941, when the entry of Japan into the war, steps had to be taken to meet any attack which might develop on any of the several of Burma's strategic frontiers. Such steps involved the diversion of the energies of many members to essential work in time that was formally devoted to Masonic activities, and further the many calls on the British of all classes militated against the coming forward of prospective candidates. Consequent to the bombing of Rangoon on the 23rd and 24th of December, there was naturally a heavy exodus from the Rangoon area, and the lighting restrictions which had formally been in the nature of irksome trial maneuvers became a constant and readily accepted necessity. This together with the intensification of the incidence of duty periods of voluntary workers further militated against the holding of Masonic meetings at the stated periods. The Election and Installation of Office-bearers for 1942 was however carried out with the exception of Lodge Singu, No.1365, whose members were unable to meet during the exigencies of the military situation and the calls of the professions of the majority of its members. Due to the fact that the responsible officials of each of the Lodges are either still in Burma or else scattered over India and elsewhere, I find it difficult to confirm that now somewhat hazy recollections as to the incumbents of the three principal chairs of each Lodge and I prefer to make this the subject of a letter communication, after receipt of such confirmation. The election and installation of District Grand Lodge Office-bearers, due respectively in February and March 1942, could not be carried out as the evacuations of Rangoon was ordered on the 20th of February, while the city fell into enemy hands on the 8th of March. Prior to the former date, the records of the District Grand Lodge were taken upcountry for safety's sake and kept in the custody of a Brother in the Oil Fields area, which, at the time was considered secure. The situation, however, deteriorated so quickly that there being obviously, no chance of getting such records out of the Country by the land route - and Air transport for such articles had long been out of the question - it was decided to bury the same in tin-lined trucks. The records of Daughter Lodges, however, had to be abandoned in various circumstances depending on the situation of the Brethren responsible for same. I, myself, got away from Rangoon all my personal regalia, records, ritual and book only to have the former completely destroyed when the wagon containing them was blown sky-high by an enemy bomb. The only Masonic possession left to me is my Certificate of Life Membership of my Mother Lodge. After leaving Rangoon contacts with other Brethren became increasingly difficult and entirely fortuitous. All forms of transport were, naturally, at the disposal of the forces of the Crown, and, in the end, those who did get out of Burma, did so by various ways and means - some in conditions far from pleasant. Many tales of heroism in extremely trying and dangerous circumstances have been related and I am sure that there are that have not - nor never will - come to light. Death reaped a heavy harvest on the several route from Burma to India. Among those who perished was my staunch and well esteemed Deputy District Grand Master, Brother S. E. Walker, O.B.E., Honorary Senior Grand Deacon, who died shortly after reaching civilisation after a trek of several hundred miles undertaken in a spirit typical of Brother Walker, who insisted on seeing safely out of Burma all the staff of the Wireless Branch of the Burma and Telegraphs for whom he was responsible. He had not survived long enough to enjoy the honour which had been so deservedly conferred on him in the New Year. His loss will be a very great one to the world in general and Freemasonry in particular and much sympathy is felt for his widow and two children who so devoted anticipated his reunion with him in India. The fell hand of death claimed another Brother of the District Grand Lodge, John T. Allison, former District Grand Director of Ceremonies, who was the Right Worshipful Master of the youngest Scottish Constitution Lodge of the District (No.1392) for the second and third years of its existence. The circumstances attending to his death are the most deplorable, in that he had volunteered to assist in the supervision of River Transport at Mandalay, when might well have been on his way to safety. He was, however, killed during one of the many fierce bombing attacks made on Mandalay by the Japanese. Other Brethren have prematurely passed to the Great Beyond as a result of this cataclysm which has only temporarily, we hope, excised Burma from the list of countries where Freemasonry holds its beneficial sway. Among those is Brother F. B. Ady, Honorary Junior Grand Warden, my predecessor as District Grand Master of Burma, who died in a Southern India Hospital in a tragic separation from the remaining members of his family. His Masonic career, up to the time when ill-health precluded his active participation in the Masonic affairs of the District, is well known to you and it is proposed, in due course to erect a headstone to his memory....... In conclusion I would like to assure the Most Worshipful Grand Master Mason of Scotland that the Scottish Freemasons in Burma have not lost heart and that, with the eventual return of Burma to the British regime which is not doubted, Scottish Freemasonry will, without question, rebuild in the ashes of all that has been burned down, an even finer and more active establishment than that which has been so rudely terminated in its early days. In the meantime, such of us that are able will continue to give our support to Scottish Freemasonry through Lodges in India under the Grand Lodge of All Scottish Freemasonry in India, ever remembering our duty to our duty to our Mother Grand Lodge to whom we send our unqualified expressions of continued allegiance and devotion. (Sgnd.) William J. Air, District Grand Master P.S. I confirm having wired you to-day as follows:- "Masonica, Edinburgh - Regret to report deaths ADY, P.D.G.M., Walker, D.D.G.M., Allison, P.D.G.D.C. Please advise Sinclair (Grand Secretary General A & A Rite). Wish Recommend CAMPBELL, S.D.G.M., for H.S.G.D. Report situation Burma District, posted. Send copies of Proceedings 41 - 42. AIR, D.G.M. Burma Grand Hotel." Unquote. John Thomson Allison, son of John T. Allison and Eliza Allison was a native of Glasgow, Scotland, where he was born on 3 February 1897. He was educated at Willowbank Public School, Glasgow, 1904-1912, with technical education at Kent Road Public School, Engineering Classes 1912-1914, and The Royal Technical College, Glasgow, 1914-1916. His apprenticeships between 1913-1918, were with Messrs. Barclay, Curle and Company, Ltd., Glasgow (as an Apprentice Fitter). Between March 1918 - March 1926, he served with the British India Steam Navigation Company, or 'B.I.' as a Marine Engineer, progressing through the Engineer ranks from 5th Engineer in March 1918 to 2nd Engineer in April 1921. In 1926 he took up a highly responsible and important appointment as 'Inspector of Boilers' (Senior Grade) to the Government of Burma. In 1935 he was additionally appointed 'Inspector of Factories'. He was directly responsible to the Chief Inspector of Boilers for the annual inspection and granting of Certificates for all land boilers in one division of the province of Burma. Responsible for the registration and determination of all W. P. of all new and second hand boilers, also for ordering, supervising, and testing all repairs to boilers and steam pipes as laid down in the Indian Boilers Act of 1923 (Burma was governed as a province of British India until 1937) . He was also responsible to the Chief Inspector of Factories for all duties performed as an Inspector of Factories under the Indian Factories Act 1934 The importance of the Burma Oil Fields in 1941, cannot be underestimated - it was vitally important, and the gold of the invading 'Japanese'. British Burma exported its first barrel of crude oil in 1853.The London-based Burmah Oil Company (BOC) was established in 1871 and began production in the Yenangyaung field in 1887 and the Chauk (Singu) field in 1902. BOC enjoyed a monopoly in the sector until 1901, when the American Standard Oil Company launched operations in Burma.Oil supplies largely met the demand of British India. Prior to World War II and the Japanese invasion of Burma, oil production stood at 6.5 million barrels annually With the start of the Pacific War, and the Japanese invasion into Burma, the destruction of the Burma Oilfields became a priority for the departing British. During the chaos that engulfed Burma in 1941-42, John Thomson Allison, a seasoned Marine and Mechanical Engineer, with long experience of the Burma Oilfields, volunteered to play a significant part in both helping in the evacuation of British personnel and expatriates from Burma, and moreover contributing to assisting in the destruction of the oilfields, and denying the Japanese the prize they most sought in Burma A unique 'Colonial' service medal group to a resident Scottish expatriate, who was 'Killed-in-Action', Burma 1942, including two extremely rare, 'Scottish Rites Masonic Jewels' Condition: GVF

A unique to regiment 'Pipers' 1911 Delhi Durbar Medal in a campaign and long service medal group of 7: Piper William Lamont, King's Own Scottish Borderers - 1914-15 Star (9452 Pte. W. Laimont, K.O.Sco.Bord.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (9452 Pte. W. Lamont, K.O.S.B.) - Interallied Victory Medal (9452 Pte. W. Lamont, K.O.S.B.) - Defence Medal - Imperial Service Medal. GVI second issue (Willaim Lamont) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver (9452 Piper W. Lamont, 1st K.O.S.B. Delhi 1911) - Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GV (7681769 Pte. W. Lamont. C. of M.P.) Surname shown as 'Laimont' on the 1914-15 Star - the error exactly as transcribed from the respective Medal Index Card. The Durbar Medal named in the correct regimental style (stippled block engraved) that is typically associated with this regiment for this particular medal issue Important: Only 27 x Delhi Durbar Medals awarded to 'All-Ranks' of the 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers, the award to William Lawrie being regimentally unique as an award to a Piper of the regiment. A photograph of the Pipe Band of 1/K.O.S.B. taken in India post 1911, show Piper Lamont as the only member of the Pipe Band wearing the Durbar Medal (a copied image of the group picture is included with the medals- see images here illustrated) Notet: The below medals verified per below respective medal rolls and army order; - 1914-15 Star (ref WO 329/2925) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals (ref WO 329/2132) - Imperial Service Medal (ref London Gazette issue of 13 March 1953) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911 (ref WO 100/400) - Military LS &GC Medal (ref AO 21 May 1925) William Lamont was a native of the Parish of Kirkpatrick, Dumfries, Scotland where he was born circa 1887. A Machine Cleaner by occupation, he attested for the King?s Own Scottish Borderers at Annan on 29 January 1906. He went ?absent?, 10 October-21 November for which he earned 168 hours detention and forfeited 39 days pay. With the 1st Battalion he served overseas in Egypt and the Sudan. In Sudan he was three times entered into the defaulter?s book , being ?absent from Parade: drunk in barracks and breaking away from the escort?. In February 1911 the Borderers embarked for India, where Lamont was appointed Piper, and in which country he served 3 years 271 days. In August 1914, 1/K.O.S.B. was stationed at, Lucknow, India, from which cantonment the battalion together with Piper Lamont, embarked for return to the United Kingdom on 2 November 1914. During the Great War, William Lamont first entered theatre of war, 'Balkans' (Gallipoli), on 30 June 1915, when he embarked for service with 1/K.O.S.B. in the Dardanelles - in which campaign he was 'Wounded-in-Action' at Gallipoli on 2 August 1915. William Lamont was embarked from Gallipoli on 29 August 1915 On 19 November 1915 he was posted to the 9th (Reserve) Battalion as Piper. In September 1916 he was transferred to the 3rd Battalion and in December 1915 served in France. In May 1916, the 7th and 8th Battalions were amalgamated to form the 7th/8th Battalion. Piper Lamont was posted to the 7th/8th Battalion in January 1917. In January 1919 he was appointed an Acting Corporal in the battalion. Remaining in France until 21 June 1919, he was discharged on 18 July 1919. At some later date he rejoined and served with the Military Police, being awarded the L.S. & G.C. by Army Order May, 1925. Later still, as a Postman with the London Postal Region, he was awarded the Imperial Service Medal (London Gazette 13 March 1953) All the pre 1953 medals are mounted in the swing style, and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings. The ISM is contained in it's original Royal Mint case of issue, this latter with name of medal in gilt letters on lid of case and the inside having the logo of the Royal Mint with the 'Kings Crown' Sold together with copied service details group photograph Condition: VF and better

A unique to regiment IGS 1908 \'Burma 1930-32\' medal and clasp in a campaign group of 4: Captain John Pickard Brown, Army Educational Corps late Inniskilling Dragoons & West Yorkshire Regiment - 1914-15 Star (1857 L. Cpl. J.P. Brown, W. York. R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1857 Cpl. J.P. Brown, W. York. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1857 Cpl. J.P. Brown, W. York. R.) - IGS Medal 1908. GV 2nd type with clasp \'Burma 1930-32\' (Capt. J.P. Brown. A.E.C.) Important: Reference the IGS Medal Roll WO 100/496, the award of the above listed IGS medal and clasp is confirmed, and constitutes an extremely rare (and possibly unique) award of the IGS 1908 with single clasp \'Burma 1930-32\' to an Officer of the Army Educational Corps Provenance: Ex Flatow Collection, Spink 25 November 1998. John Pickard Brown was born on 4 October 1881. As a Lance-Corporal in the West Yorkshire Regiment he entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 16 April 1915. He was appointed a Temporary 2nd Lieutenant in the West Yorkshire Regiment, 29 November 1915; Temporary Lieutenant, 29 December 1916, and Temporary Captain, 17 May 1917-10 December 1920. During the latter part of the war he was attached to the Inniskilling Dragoons. On 11 December 1920 he was appointed a Lieutenant in the Army Education Corps and was promoted to Captain on 1 February 1931. Captain Brown retired on an Indian Pension on 6 December 1933 (London Gazette 6 December 1933 refers) Sold together with the respective Medal Index Card and IGS 1908 medal roll entry page that will sent by email attachment to the buyer The medals mounted in the swing-style, and presumably as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A unique, and extremely rare, Naval Officer\'s combination of medals and clasps including a Delhi Durbar 1903 Medal: Commander Norman H. Carter, Royal Navy - AGS 1902. With clasp \'Somaliland 1902-04 (Lieut. N. H. Carter, R.N., H.M.S. Highflyer.) - 1914-15 Star (Commr. N. H. Carter. R.N.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Commr. N. H. Carter. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal. With \'Oakleaves\' MID emblem (Commr. N. H. Carter. R.N.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1903. Silver issue with integral silver ribbon buckle as issued - Special Constabulary Medal. GV first issue with bar ‘Long Service 1940’ (Norman H. Carter) Wounded-in-Action: Commander Norman Hunter Carter is confirmed having been \'Wounded-in-Action\' on 7 September 1915 (Ref casualty notice published in \'The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury\' issue of 13 September 1915) Mentioned-in-Despatches: Award made in respect of recipient being in Command of H.M.S. Lord Clive at the attack on the Belgian Port city of Zeebrugge, as published in the London Gazette issue of 12 January 1916. Reference ADM 171/79 the group citation for the recipient and two other Naval Officers who were awarded the Mention-in-Despatches, 12/01/1916, is quoted below: Quote, Commanded vessels which attacked the harbour and defences of Zeebrugge on the morning of 23rd August 1915. The results were markedly successful; all the objectives selected were damaged or destroyed Unquote Medals & clasp verification: The medal roll(s) for the Special Constabulary are not in the public domain. All the Naval and Delhi Durbar medals confirmed as entitled per the below following medal roll sources: - AGS 1902. With clasp \'Somaliland 1902-04: ADM 171/56 (shown as \'Flag Lieutenant\') - 1914-15 Star: ADM 171/89 - British War Medal. Silver issue: ADM 171/89 - Interallied Victory Medal. With \'Oakleaves\' emblem: ADM 171/89 (MID LG 12/01/1916) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1903. Silver: WO 100/399 - Special Constabulary Medal. GV first issue with bar ‘Long Service 1940’: Shown in 1939 National Register for England & Wales Norman Hunter Carter was Flag Lieutenant of Highflyer during the operations in Somaliland 1902-04. As Flag Lieutenant to His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty’s Naval Forces in the East Indies, he attended the Delhi Durbar in 1903 and was one of only five Royal Navy officers to receive the 1903 Durbar medal. During the Great War he was in command of the 12-inch monitor H.M.S. Lord Clive, during the attack on the harbour and defences of Zeebrugge on 23rd August 1915. The medals mounted in the swing-style. The reverse of the white metal mounting bar retaining its original long hinged pin & clasps fittings An extremely rare combination of medals to a Royal Navy Officer, the recipient being one of only 5 x Naval recipients of the Delhi Durbar Medal 1903 Condition: Mostly about EF

A uniquely named \'error\' surname campaign and long service group of 5: Bombardier Frederick William Aze, Royal Field Artillery - 1914-15 Star (1107 Bmbr. F.W. Aye. R.F.A.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1107 Bmbr. F.W. Aye. R.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1107 Bmbr. F.W. Aye. R.A.) - Defence Medal - Territorial Efficiency Medal. GV issue (825154 Bmbr. F.W. Aze. R.F.A.) Note: A clerical error by the authorities resulted in the Great War campaign medals being named to an erroneous surname \'Aye\' - instead of the correct \'Aze\', as correctly impressed on the TEM - and hence as a curiosity is the only MIC and Great War trio officially impressed and named to any British soldier called \'Aye\' Important: The Great War campaign and Territorial Efficiency Medals all confirmed as entitled/issued per the respective Medal Index Cards, copies of which will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Frederick william Aze a native of Bedminister, Bristol, Somerst, England, was born on 12 July 1895. He was aged 17 years and 7 months when he attested for service with the Territorial Force and 1st S. Midland (Glo\'ster) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, at Clifton, on 7 March 1914. At the time of his enlistment he described himself to be a Clerk working at \'Mallets Motor Works Bedminster\', and he was residing at 16, Murray Road, Bedminster. During the Great War, Frederick served overseas in France & Flanders between 29 March 1915 - 21 November 1917, and then in Italy between 22 November 1917 - 31 March 1919. During that time he appears to have excelled in signalling, and for a short period was even attached to the Royal Fyling Corps. The award of the Territorial Efficiency Medal was published in Army Orders, August 1922 The details above were extrapolated from the recipients extant service papers, accessible at a popular genealogical research website The medals all mounted as worn, suspended on a mounting bar from contemporary silk ribands Condition: GVF

A United States Army Officer\'s multi decoration medal group for the Vietnam War: Major William Henry McGondel, Reserve Officer\'s Training Corps, late 3rd Brigade 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) United States Army & National Guard a). Bronze Star Medal: With bronze oak leaf cluster on riband, unnamed as issued b). Air Medal: With bronze ‘V’ for \'Valor\' & 2 x bronze OLC\'s. Officially named (William H. McGondel) c). Army Commendation Medal: With with bronze OLC. Officially named (William H. McGondel) d). National Defense Service Medal: With bronze oak leaf cluster on riband e). Vietnam Service Medal: With four bronze service stars on riband f). Armed Forces Reserve Medal: Army reverse with silver \'Hourglass\' emblem on riband g). Republic of Vietnam: Campaign Medal with clasp \'1960-\' Bronze Star Medal: The presentation and citation for the award of the Bronze Star Medal was published in an article, together with a photograph of the recipient in uniform (with Combat Infantryman Badge) wearing his BSM, in the \'Town Crier\' newspaper of Wilmington, Massachusetts, issue of, 16 May 1968: Quote, BILL MCGONDEL AWARDED BRONZE STAR Major Bill McGondel, US Army, a 1950 graduate of Wilimington High School, was awarded the Bronze Star, on May 8th., for action in Vietnam. The award was made at the Wentworth Military Academy, Lexington, Missouri. The citation read: On the rainy night of 3-4 May, 1966, he was largely responsible for the successful night move of a 360 vehicle convoy, through 150 kilometers of Viet Cong infested territory to a tactical area of operations in the vicinity of Bong Son. This moved placed combat and supporting elements in position for a surprise dawn attack that resulted in the defeat of a North Vietnamese battalion and approximately 325 confirmed dead. This was the first major night convoy conducted by United States forces in Vietnam and contributed substantially to the subsequent successful operation. By his loyal, courageous and dedicated service, Major McGondel made a significant contribution to the combat success of the 1st Cavalry Division and particularly to the 3rd Brigade Unquote. For details of the Vietnam Service of 3rd \'Greywolf\' Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), see below website: - https://1cda.org/history/history-3bde/ Sold together with identical companion medal riband bar Note: The wearing of the OLC emblem on the National Defense Medal, rather then a Bronze Service Star, was unique to the United States Army through the Vietnam War (other services used the bronze service star). The bronze OLC denotes that the recipient had served in two specified qualifying periods for the NDSM The inclusion of the Air Medal for Valor, together with \'Oakleaf Clusters\' denoting further awards of the decoration, reflect the recipient\'s particular services with the \'AIRMOBILE\', of 1st Cavalry Division during the Vietnam War William Henry McGondel, son of Charles McGondel (a Clerk) & Sarah McGondel, was a native of, Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, where he was born on, 2 July 1931. The National Guard Register for 1961, records that William McGondel held officer number 02284368. He first enlisted in the National Guard in 1949, and was a graduate of the Infantry School Officer Basic Training Course of 1957. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant (Infantry) 10 June 1956; 1st Lieutenant (Training Command) 9 June 1959 and posted Infantry on 21 December 1959. On 1961 William McGondel enlisted in the United States Army (service number 019246385) firstly on, 11 August 1961, taking his discharge on, 8 May 1972, secondly he enlisted on, 1 November 1972 and took his discharge on, 31 october 1974. Sometime after his Vietnam service, Major William H. McGondel was an ROTC instructor at Wentworth Military Academy in Missouri. He died in Reading, Massachusetts, on 3 October 2004 An obituary to William H. \'Mac\' McGondel, Sr., was published in the Boston Globe isue of, 5 October 2004: Quote, WILLIAM MCGONDEL OBITUARY (Ret. U.S. Army) of Reading, Oct. 3. Husband of Elsie (Horrigan) McGondel. Father of William H. McGondel, Jr. and his wife Deborah (Dauplaise), Heather Wade and her husband Scott, and Laura McGondel and her fiance Thomas Robinson. Grandfather of Patrick, Courtney, Timothy, Christopher, and Julia. Brother of Margaret Flanigan, George McGondel, and Larry McGondel. Funeral Services will be private per his request. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Rosie\'s Place, 889 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02115. Arrangements by Cox Funeral Home, WOBURN Unquote. Condition: GVF

A VCO's Indian Army / Pakistan Army Second World War and Post Independence group of 4: Jemadar Fazal Hussain, Pakistan Signals - Defence Medal - War Medal - Pakistan: Independence Medal 1947 (I.O.338812 Jem Fazal Hussain P. Signals.) - Pakistan: Republic Medal 1956 Important: The Pakistan Medal has been neatly officially re-impressed (traces of the original regiment E.B.R. (East Bengal Regiment) faintly visible after the P. Signals. Medals mounted in a Pakistan order of wear with the Pakistan medal to the front The presence of the Defence Medal indicating overseas service from India during the Second World War - most likely in Persia or somewhere in the Persian Gulf Medals mounted in the swing-style and presumably as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the hinged pin fitting Condition: VF

A verified Great War gallantry and campaign service medal group of 6 to a Belgian Officer: Lieutenant Oscar La Croix, Cyclist Company, 6th Division of the Belgian Army - Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918. King Albert 'A' reverse & Bronze 'A' Palm emblem - Belgium: Yser Medal 1914 - Belgium: Cross of Fire (Croix de Feu) - Belgium: Medal of Combatant Volunteers - Belgium: Interallied Victory Medal - Belgium: Commemorative Medal 14-18. 'Wound' cross', 1 gilt & 2 silver frontline clasps - Belgium: Carte De Feu 'Title Medal'. Silver plated issue. Named to 'Oscar La Croix' The emblems and clasps on the medals denote; - 'A' Palm: Indicates the award of a citation published in General Orders at Army level - 'Croix Rouge': Enamelled red cross indicates a recipient 'Wounded-in-Action' - Frontline Chevrons: (1 gilt clasp = 5 chevrons, and 3 x silver clasps= 3 3 chevrons Reference 'Livre D'Or de la Carte De Feu' 1934-1935 edition ('Golden Book of the Card of Fire', 1934-1935 edition), the recipients photograph and service details are published on page 491, and below following details given. Oscar Lacroix was a native of St.Gilles, Belgium. During the Great War, he served as a Lieutenant with the Cyclist Company 6th Division of the Army (Compagne de Cycliste de la 6 D.A.). Lieutenant Lacroix accumulated 7 x 'Frontline' chevrons, these denoted in the number of clasps worn on his Commemorative Medal 1914-1918 (1 gilt clasp for 5 chevrons, and 2 x silver clasps 2 3 chevrons), each frontline chevron being for a 6 month qualifying period. He was 'Wounded-in-Action' adn this was additionally denoted by the recipient wearing an enamelled 'Red Cross' emblem on the same medal. In total Lieutenant Lacroix was awarded 6 x decorations and medals for his Great War service, all - except for the Croix De Feu - being enumerated in his biographical entry in above referenced source. His entitlement to the Croix De Feu, being confirmed by his inclusion in the book 'Livre D'Or de la Carte De Feu' 1934-1935 edition - and receipt of the official 'Carte de Feu' named medallion. The Croix De Feu medal, was instituted by Royal Decree in 1934 All ribands fitted with two-pronged mounting pins, or 'epingles' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: Medals GVF

A very early August 1914 & \'World Wars\' campaign group of 4: Sergeant William Sherman 2nd Battalion Royal Scots - 1914 Star. With original dated clasp - customised with slider (8541 Pte. W. Sherman. 2/R.Scots.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (8541 Sjt. W. Sherman. 2/R.Scots.) - Interallied Victory Medal (8541 Sjt. W. Sherman. 2/R.Scots.) - Defence Medal William Sherman a pre-1914 \'Regualr Soldier\' is confirmed as having first entered theatre of war \'France\' on 11 August 1914 - his regiment being one of the earliest to land in France after the outbreak of the Great War The medals fitted with contemporary silk ribands Condition: About GVF

A very good Cheltenham and Gloucestershire Great War local interest item - British Red Cross Society: 'County of Gloucester' badge (04432 B. Bagnall-Oakeley) Important: The award of the Royal Red Cross 2nd Class was published in the London Gazette issue of 21 June 1918 - and presented by H.M. King George V at an investiture held on 3 July 1918 A veritable trove of articles / mentions to the recipient are accessible on the world wide web and newspaper archives - far too many and prolific to here list. Condition: About EF

A very good contemporary French Morocco / North African distinguished service and campaign medal group of 6 The contemporary mounted group comprises; - France: Military Medal (Medaille Militaire). 3rd Republic dated '1870' - France: Cross of War for Overseas Theatres of Operations. With 'Bronze Star' - France: Combatants War Cross (Croix Du Combatant). With Paris Mint marks - France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal with clasp 'Maroc' - France: Commemorative Medal for the 1939-1945 War. 'Afrique' - Morocco: Order of Ouissam Alaouite. 'Chevaliers' breast badge, silver & enamel Note: Reverse of CDG TOE with contemporary replacement disc, on which is a cross The group represents continuous service from circa 1920-1945 in North Africa. The generic 'Maroc' clasp was awarded for numerous specificed campaign sin Morocco between 1912-1936 (the CDG TOE was awarded for gallantry in Morocc post 11 November 1918). The absence of any Great War or 'European' service awards for 1939-1945, indicates that the recipient would likely have enlisted and served 1919-1945, serving exclusively in North Africa, the clasp 'Afrique' being awarded for service in Africa during period, 25 June 1940 and 13 May 1943 The group mounted and as-worn in the French style. The medals individually suspended on silk ribands each fitted with a 'Boules', which have been stitched to the serge mounting pad in two rows, and mounted in the correct regualtion order of precedence as worn by a veteran of the French colonial forces Condition: CDG TOE with replacement reverse disc, otherwise the group VF

A very good \'Twice Wounded\' and later Prisoner-of-War\' Great War campaign medal group of 3: Private Alexander Macrae, 5th Battalion Cameron Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (S-13221 Pte. A. Macrae. Camerons) - British War Medal (S-13221 Pte. A. Macrae. Camerons) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-13221 Pte. A. Macrae. Camerons) The recipient Alexander Macrae was a Scotsman born in Skye, and latterly resident in Glasgow, Scotland where he had a trade as a ,\'Caulker\'. He was 23 years and 92 days of age when he was examined on joining the British Army at Glasgow on 9 September 1914. He served overseas in France and Flanders from 10 May 1915. Several months later he was \'Wounded-in-Action\' for the first time on 2 October 1915. He was again \'Wounded-in-Action\' on 14 April 1917. In 1918 during the chaos of the German Spring Offensive, Alexander was captured at Kemmel and made a Prisoner-of-War and posted missing from 25 April 1918. He remained incarcerated in a German POW Camp at \'Gustrow\' through to 1919 when he was liberated The recipients service papers are available for access on-line at the Ancestry Website Medal fitted with long lengths of original but faded silk watered ribbons Sold together with copy of recipients Medal index Card Condition: Toned VF

A very scarce Irish female Doctor\'s Great War and Colonial \'Malaya\' service medal group of 5: Lady Medical Officer, Doctor Mary Josephine Were (nee Ahern) Malaya Medical Service late Civilian Doctor attached to the Royal Army Medical Corps - The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. O.B.E. (Civil) Officer’s 2nd type badge - British War Medal. Silver issue (M. J. Ahern.) - Interallied Victory Medal (M. J. Ahern.) - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Coronation Medal 1937 Note: The OBE insignia in the group is second type insignia as issued from 1937 O.B.E. London Gazette 1 January 1936: Shown as Mary Josephine, Mrs. Were, L.R.C.P., Colonial Medical Service, Lady Medical Officer, Federated Malay States Medal verification: All awards confirmed as entitled, per below following cited medal rolls - Order of the British Empire. O.B.E. (Civil) Officer (London Gazette issue of 1 January 1936) - British War Medal: WO 329/2324 Civilian Lady Doctor (Lady Doctors) issued 15/12/35 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/2324 issued 15/12/35 - Jubilee Medal 1935: Lady Medical Officer, Malayan Medical Services, Colonies allocation - Coronation Medal 1937:Lady Medical Officer, F.M.S., Colonies allocation Mary Josephine Ahern, daughter of William (a Butter Merchant, & Member of the Committee of the North Infirmary, Cork) was a native of Cork, County Cork, Ireland, where she was born on 24 September 1893. A gifted student, Mary became one of the early pioneering Irish female doctors who qualified as a Licentiate of the Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians in Ireland in 1913 - at barely 20 years of age (if her recorded date of birth from various sources is to be believed). On 1 November 1916 she was contracted for 12 months as a Civilian Surgeon attached to the Royal Army Medical Corps, and served during the Great War as a Civilian Lady Doctor in Malta Colony, and in theatre of war Salonika from 1 November 1917, predominately with 62 General Hospital. She was demobilised on 5 May 1919, and subsequently married Lieutenant Vivian Nicholas Bonville Were, Coldstream Guards, an Ulsterman who was a native of Londonderry (he was later a Rubber Planter in the Federated Malay States) Dr. Mary Josephine Were joined the Malayan Medical Service in 1921 and in the following year was appointed to the Infant Welfare Centre in Kuala Lumpur; over the next two decades the infant death rate in the city was greatly reduced, thanks to the tireless work of Dr. Were and the Centre. She appears on the roll for both the 1935 Jubilee Medal, and the 1937 Coronation Medal, both as Lady Medical Officer, Malayan Medical Service, and for her services was created an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, being presented with the insignia by the High Commissioner, Mr. A. S. Small, on 18 June 1936. Retiring to the United Kingdom, she is recorded to have died in London on, 7 January 1975. At the time of her death Dr Were, was residing at, 411 Carrington House, Hertford Street, London, SW1. Sold with hardcopy photocopied copied research, including newspaper articles from Malaya (now Malaysia) and Singapore. The 5 x medals mounted in the swing style. The silk ribands suspended from a white metal mounting bar that retains its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings A rare medal grouping to a remarkable Irish \'Lady Doctor\', who was decorated for her outstanding pioneering work with the provision of women\'s and children\'s medical services in colonial Malaya Condition: EF

A very scarce officially named \'Auxiliary Force India\' Burma Campaign medal group of 4: Private L. Dixon, Calcutta and Presidency Battalion, Auxiliary Force India - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp (3616 Pte. L. Dixon, Cal. Pres. Bn., A.F.(I)) - The Burma Star. No clasp (3616 Pte. L. Dixon, Cal. Pres. Bn., A.F.(I)) - War Medal - India Service Medal Naming: The 2 x campaign stars are officially impressed \'Calcutta Mint\' issues Note: In more than 40 years of handling Indian Army Medals - including years spent in India - I have only handled 3 x similar named medals, and sighted perhaps another 2, of Second World War officially named campaign \'Stars\' to Europeans / Eurasians of the Auxiliary Force India. In all cases the officially named \'Stars\' sighted were the 1939-1945 & Burma Stars. By contrast we have thus far never encountered any officially impressed companion, Defence, War or India Service Medals, officially named to the A.F.I., albeit examples of these latter may well exist The recipient was a European or Eurasian volunteer soldier who had served as a Private with the Calcutta and Presidency Battalion, an infantry unit of the Auxiliary Force India Reference the strength of the Calcutta and Presidency Battalion on, 3 September 1939 was 739 x \'All-Ranks\', all of which were active members and was comprised of 117 x Europeans & 622 x Eurasians. The strength of the unit had dropped to 494 x active, and 60 x reservists. The drop in numbers was due to the large numbers of men of the unit who joined the regular forces, which to 1 December 1944, had been 110 x commissioned as officers, and 150 x men enlisting as \'Other Ranks\' - of the former, most served in the Indian Armed Forces, while most of the \'Other Ranks\' served in the British Armed Forces. It is most likely that the recipient was one of the 250 men of the battalion to have subsequently enlisted and served in the regular armed forces A very scarce medal group containing officially impressed campaign stars to an Auxiliary Force India unit Condition: VF

A very scarce \'Mohmand\' & \'Near East\' British Army multi-medal campaign medal group of 8: Major E. F. King, Royal Corps of Signals - IGS 1908. GV 'Mohmand 1933 (404942 Sgln. E. F. King. R. Signals.) - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp - The Africa Star, With clasps '8th Army' - The Italy Star - The France & Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. With 'Oakleaf emblem for 'Mention-in-Despatches - GSM 1918-1962. EIIR issue & clasp 'Near East' (Capt. E. F. King. R. Sigs.) Provenance: Collection of the late Lieutenant-Colonel 'Mike' Barrett, O.B.E., Queen's Gurkha Signals Mention-in-Despatches: Award of the MID to Company Quarter Master Sergeant E. F. King was published in the London Gazette issue of, 6 April 1944. The preamble to the award states: Quote, The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East Unquote. IGS 1908 Medal & clasp verification: The IGS 1908 & 'Mohmand 1933' clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll cited below - IGS 1908, with clasp 'Mohmand 1933': Ref WO 100/497, medal roll compiled & signed at, Peshawar Cantonment, 31 December 1934 Note: British Army medal rolls for the Second World War campaign stars, medal and post 1948 campaigns are not yet in the public domain The recipients commission and promotions as a Technical Officer (Telecommunications) in the Royal Corps of Signals (Army Emergency Reserve) published in various issues of the London Gazette include: - 01/04/1947: Lieutenant - 01/04/1953: Captain - 27/11/1960: Major The medals mounted professionally in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The medal mounting bar retaining its long-hinged pin &clasp fittings Sold with some hard-copy research An extremely scarce, and more likely, rare, combination of named campaign medals with the clasps 'Mohmand 1933' & ' Near East' in a grouping to the British Army Condition: GVF

A veteran of 'Abu Klea' Egypt and Sudan campaign pair: Private J. Gammon, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - Egypt 1882. 'Tel-El-Kebir''Nile 84-85''Abu Klea' (1923 Pte. J. Gammon, 1/Gord. Highrs) - Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Obverse dated 1882 Important: Medal and clasps confirmed on respective medal roll. Private J. Gammon, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders being listed as one of an estimated 30 x Other Ranks of the regiment that were present at 'Abu Klea' Condition: Edge bruised and pitting otherwise about VF

A veteran \'Old India Hand\' Great War campaign and long service medal group of 4: Staff Sergeant Arthur Alexander Castleton, Indian Un-Attached List, late 21st Lancers) - 1914-15 Star (L-3396 Pte. A. A. Castleton. 21st. Lrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (L-3396 Pte. A. A. Castleton. 21-Lrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (L-3396 Pte. A. A. Castleton. 21-Lrs.) - Military LS&GC. GV \'India\' bar (S-Sjt. Instr. A. A. Castleton, I.U.L. Attd A.F.I.) Note: The Star with officially re-impressed naming, as issued to recipient in India. The LSGC with 2 x official corrections to unit(s) name on the LS&GC medal Medals verification: All campaign medals confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls of 21st Lancers as cited: - 1915 Star: WO 329/2518 (entered theatre of war \'Asia\', 5 September 1915) - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/19 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/19 Note: Only 2 x Squadrons of the 21st Lancers were deployed and qualified for the 1914-15 Star, for their action at Shabkadr, near Hafiz Khor (Tribal territory North West Frontier of British India) on, 5 September 1915 The below following account of the battle, whereat Private Hull of the 21st Lancers performed his deeds that won for him the Victoria Cross, was published in the Greymouth Evening Star issue of, 7 December 1915 (courtesy of National Library of New Zealand \'Papers Past\' https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/GEST19151207.2.46 : Quote, LANCERS\' SPLENDID CHARGE DESPERATE FIGHT WITH 10,000 TRIBESMEN. MOHMANDS ROUTED ON INDIAN FRONTIER. PESHAWAR, September 9. Thrilling stories of the fighting last week against the rebellious Mohmands on the North-West Frontier are told here by men who took part in the expedition. The 21st (Empress of India’s) Lancers were engaged, and two squadrons left Risalpur on August 28 in sweltering heat, and marched to Shabkadr, sixteen miles north of Peshawar, to take part, in a concentration of troops sent up to quell the Mohmands (who last rose in 1897). A number of men returned with sunstroke before they reached Shabkadr. In the early morning of September 5 the Mohmands, estimated at 10,000, came down from the hills by the Khar Pass and advanced right into the open, nearly down to Shabkadr village; they were engaged by our howitzer and 11.F.A. batteries. At\' nine o’clock, our left being threatened, the two squadrons of 21st Lancers, one squadron 14th Lancers, and one section “M” battery 11.H.A. were moved out. These moved out round Shabkadr village and occupied some foothills to the north. Under a very heavy fire this position became untenable, and they retired to the south a short distance immediately afterwards delivering a charge on a large force of the enemy. Wheeling, the two squadrons charged again, their objective being a dense mass of Mohmands in the lied of the Minchi-Abazain canal. This canal is practicably unjumpable, one or two of the leaders (Colonel J. B. Scriven, commanding, and Captain Anderson) jumping it, but the remainder had to drop in and scramble out the other side. Here the men did great execution with the lance, and all got across. When they emerged from the canal the two squadrons came up under a very heavy fire again at fairly close range from the left. Colonel Scriven gave the order to left wheel and charge for the third time, and it was then that most of the casualties occurred. Lieutenant N. R. Thompson was unhorsed after killing three of the enemy. Captain P. H. A. Anderson disappeared during the charge, and it is the opinion that after being wounded his horse bolted into the enemy. His body was found next day. Colonel Striven had his horse shot under him, and was on the ground still unhurt with a corporal whose horse had also been shot. The corporal grabbed a spare horse, and both he and the colonel mounted it, and were getting away when the colonel, was shot through the head and killed. The corporal remained with the colonel\'s body, keeping the Mohmands off by firing his rifle. This N.C.O. was eventually picked up by the squadrons when they rallied and returned to recover the dead and wounded. A great number of the enemy were accounted for in this charge and they retreated from the ground. In all three officers were killed, and three wounded, four N.C.O.’s and. men were killed, and seventeen wounded. During the last charge a sergeant was unhorsed, and after killing two natives, was grappling with a huge fellow on the ground, their hands at each other\'s throats, when Saddler-Sergeant. Simpson came up and emptied his revolver into the native, and at the same time was terribly wounded himself, but undoubtedly saved his chum’s life. The adjutant (Captain Learoyd) had his horse shot, and was only fifty yards from the enemy when he was rescued by a shoeing smith and taken, to safety. The action of the two squadrons is spoken of in the highest terms, and their charges saved the day. The Mohmands left the Indian cavalry and concentrated all their attention on the British cavalry, this from, fanatical reasons., It is worthy of note that only two days separated the anniversary of this regiment’s charge at Omdurman, in 1898, from this new achievement. Unquote. Arthur Alexander Castleton, fourth son of George Castleton (a Glassblower) and Mary Ann Castleton (nee Glaizer) was a native of Lambeth, London, England, where he was born on 10 September 1892 (baptized at Lambeth, on 25 September 1892). The 1891 National Census for England & Wales, records Arthur, at that time residing with his parents and three older siblings (brothers George & William, together with sister Jane) at, 83 Sturgeon Road, Newington, Southwark, London. By the time of the 1911 Census, Arthur had left home and is shown employed as a \'Barman\', at which time he was residing at, his place of work, vide \'Hercules Tavern\', 2 Kennington Road, Lambeth S. E. London. Arthur gave up his bar-work, and enlisted in the British Army on, 2 May 1911, being posted to the 21st Lancers, in which regiment he was given the regimental number 3396. Shortly after \'joining-up\', Arthur appears to have fallen foul of the military establishment very early in his military career, as he is recorded as having \'deserted\', at Woolwich, on 25 August 1911. Whatever the transgression (probably a reaction to his imminent embarkation for overseas service), on return to the regiment, his military service thereafter was that of a model soldier, being awarded the Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal circa 1930, and his military conduct entered as \'Exemplary\' a the time he took his final discharge from the British Army on, 6 July 1931 Arthur spent almost his entire military service overseas in British India, in the period 1912-1931. During the Great War he had the distinction of being a member of, only two squadrons of the regiment, to qualify for the 1914-15 Star, when he \'fought and rode\', at the Battle of Shabkadr, on the North West Frontier of India, on, 5 September 1915 - an action which earned the regiment the battle honour \'North West Frontier 1915\'. He remained in India throughout the Great War, and post war was transferred to the amalgamated 17th/21st Lancers. Service in British India evidently appealed to Arthur Castleton, as he duly joined the Indian Unattached List, circa 1921, being attached as a Staff Sergeant Instructor to the United Provinces Horse (originally raised as the Gorakhpur Light Horse in 1887) a \'European\' volunteer cavalry regiment of the Auxiliary Force India. While serving in India, he married a young (19 years of age) \'Australian\' girl, Annie Violet Boyd-Parselle, at Gorakhpur on, 21 December 1922. The couple were blessed with two children born in British India, vide, a daughter, Joan Lilian Castleton (born, 24 September 1925), and a son, Kenneth Arthur Castleton (born 1930) On return to the United Kingdom in 1931, Arthur took up an appointment as a \'Passenger Road Inspector\' with the London Passenger Transport Board. By the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register of England & Wales, Arthur is recorded living with his wife and two children at, Dagenham. Essex, England. Arthur Alexander Castleton, died at, Chippenham, Wiltshire, England, on, 21 August 1957 1914-15 Star sometime gilded A most desirable Great War group to a soldier confirmed present at the North West Frontier of India Victoria Cross action of the 21st Lancers Condition: VF

A veteran \'Old India Hand\' Great War campaign and long service medal group of 4: Staff Sergeant Arthur Alexander Castleton, Indian Un-Attached List, late 21st Lancers) - 1914-15 Star (L-3396 Pte. A. A. Castleton. 21st. Lrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (L-3396 Pte. A. A. Castleton. 21-Lrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (L-3396 Pte. A. A. Castleton. 21-Lrs.) - Military LS&GC. GV 'India' bar (S-Sjt. Instr. A. A. Castleton, I.U.L. Attd A.F.I.) Note: 2 x official corrections only to unit(s) naming on the LS&GC medal Medals verification: All campaign medals confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls of 21st Lancers as cited: - 1915 Star: Ref WO 329/2518 (entered theatre of war 'Asia', 5 September 1915) - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/19 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/19 Note: Only 2 x Squadrons of the 21st Lancers were deployed and qualified for the 1914-15 Star, for their action at Shabkadr, near Hafiz Khor (Tribal territory North West Frontier of British India) on, 5 September 1915 The below following account of the battle, whereat Private Hull of the 21st Lancers performed his deeds that won for him the Victria Cross, was published in the Greymouth Evening Star issue of, 7 December 1915 (courtesy of National Library of New Zealand 'Papers Past' https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/GEST19151207.2.46 : Quote, LANCERS' SPLENDID CHARGE DESPERATE FIGHT WITH 10,000 TRIBESMEN. MOHMANDS ROUTED ON INDIAN FRONTIER. PESHAWAR, September 9. Thrilling stories of the fighting last week against the rebellious Mohmands on the North-West Frontier are told here by men who took part in the expedition. The 21st (Empress of India’s) Lancers were engaged, and two squadrons left Risalpur on August 28 in sweltering heat, and marched to Shabkadr, sixteen miles north of Peshawar, to take part, in a concentration of troops sent up to quell the Mohmands (who last rose in 1897). A number of men returned with sunstroke before they reached Shabkadr. In the early morning of September 5 the Mohmands, estimated at 10,000, came down from the hills by the Khar Pass and advanced right into the open, nearly down to Shabkadr village; they were engaged by our howitzer and 11.F.A. batteries. At' nine o’clock, our left being threatened, the two squadrons of 21st Lancers, one squadron 14th Lancers, and one section “M” battery 11.H.A. were moved out. These moved out round Shabkadr village and occupied some foothills to the north. Under a very heavy fire this position became untenable, and they retired to the south a short distance immediately afterwards delivering a charge on a large force of the enemy. Wheeling, the two squadrons charged again, their objective being a dense mass of Mohmands in the lied of the Minchi-Abazain canal. This canal is practicably unjumpable, one or two of the leaders (Colonel J. B. Scriven, commanding, and Captain Anderson) jumping it, but the remainder had to drop in and scramble out the other side. Here the men did great execution with the lance, and all got across. When they emerged from the canal the two squadrons came up under a very heavy fire again at fairly close range from the left. Colonel Scriven gave the order to left wheel and charge for the third time, and it was then that most of the casualties occurred. Lieutenant N. R. Thompson was unhorsed after killing three of the enemy. Captain P. H. A. Anderson disappeared during the charge, and it is the opinion that after being wounded his horse bolted into the enemy. His body was found next day. Colonel Striven had his horse shot under him, and was on the ground still unhurt with a corporal whose horse had also been shot. The corporal grabbed a spare horse, and both he and the colonel mounted it, and were getting away when the colonel, was shot through the head and killed. The corporal remained with the colonel's body, keeping the Mohmands off by firing his rifle. This N.C.O. was eventually picked up by the squadrons when they rallied and returned to recover the dead and wounded. A great number of the enemy were accounted for in this charge and they retreated from the ground. In all three officers were killed, and three wounded, four N.C.O.’s and. men were killed, and seventeen wounded. During the last charge a sergeant was unhorsed, and after killing two natives, was grappling with a huge fellow on the ground, their hands at each other's throats, when Saddler-Sergeant. Simpson came up and emptied his revolver into the native, and at the same time was terribly wounded himself, but undoubtedly saved his chum’s life. The adjutant (Captain Learoyd) had his horse shot, and was only fifty yards from the enemy when he was rescued by a shoeing smith and taken, to safety. The action of the two squadrons is spoken of in the highest terms, and their charges saved the day. The Mohmands left the Indian cavalry and concentrated all their attention on the British cavalry, this from, fanatical reasons., It is worthy of note that only two days separated the anniversary of this regiment’s charge at Omdurman, in 1898, from this new achievement. Unquote. Arthur Alexander Castleton, fourth son of George Castleton (a Glassblower) and Mary Ann Castleton (nee Glaizer) was a native of Lambeth, London, England, where he was born on 10 September 1892 (baptized at Lambeth, on 25 September 1892). The 1891 National Census for England & Wales, records Arthur, at that time residing with his parents and three older siblings (brothers George & William, together with sister Jane) at, 83 Sturgeon Road, Newington, Southwark, London. By the time of the 1911 Census, Arthur had left home and is shown employed as a 'Barman', at which time he was residing at, his place of work, vide 'Hercules Tavern', 2 Kennington Road, Lambeth S. E. London. Arthur gave up his bar-work, and enlisted in the British Army on, 2 May 1911, being posted to the 21st Lancers, in which regiment he was given the regimental number 3396. Shortly after 'joining-up', Arthur appears to have fallen foul of the military establishment very early in his military career, as he is recorded as having 'deserted', at Woolwich, on 25 August 1911. Whatever the transgression (probably a reaction to his imminent embarkation for overseas service), on return to the regiment, his military service thereafter was that of a model soldier, being awarded the Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal circa 1930, and his military conduct entered as 'Exemplary' a the time he took his final discharge from the British Army on, 6 July 1931 Arthur spent almost his entire military service overseas in British India, in the period 1912-1931. During the Great War he had the distinction of being a member of, only two squadrons of the regiment, to qualify for the 1914-15 Star, when he 'fought and rode', at the Battle of Shabkadr, on the North West Frontier of India, on, 5 September 1915 - an action which earned the regiment the battle honour 'North West Frontier 1915'. He remained in India throughout the Great War, and post war was transferred to the amalgamated 17th/21st Lancers. Service in British India evidently appealed to Arthur Castleton, as he duly joined the Indian Unattached List, circa 1921, being attached as a Staff Sergeant Instructor to the United Provinces Horse (originally raised as the Gorakhpur Light Horse in 1887) a 'European' volunteer cavalry regiment of the Auxiliary Force India. While serving in India, he married a young (19 years of age) 'Australian' girl, Annie Violet Boyd-Parselle, at Gorakhpur on, 21 December 1922. The couple were blessed with two children born in British India, vide, a daughter, Joan Lilian Castleton (born, 24 September 1925), and a son, Kenneth Arthur Castleton (born 1930) On return to the United Kingdom in 1931, Arthur took up an appointment as a 'Passenger Road Inspector' with the London Passenger Transport Board. By the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register of England & Wales, Arthur is recorded living with his wife and two children at, Dagenham. Essex, England. Arthur Alexander Castleton, died at, Chippenham, Wiltshire, England, on, 21 August 1957 1914-15 Star sometime gilded Condition: Mostly about GVF

A Viceroy Commissioned Officer campaign and India Independence group of 5: Jemadar Jangbir Gurung, 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force), Indian Army - India: Independence Medal 1947 (I.O.60084 Jemdr. Jangbir Gurung, 5 G.R.) - 1939-45 Star (I.O.60084 Jemdr. Jangbir Gurung, 5 R.G.R.) - Burma Star (I.O.60084 Jemdr. Jangbir Gurung, 5 R.G.R.) - War Medal (I.O.60084 Jemdr. Jangbir Gurung, 5 R.G.R.) - India Service Medal (I.O.60084 Jemdr. Jangbir Gurung, 5 R.G.R.) Important: All medals are Calcutta Mint / Indian issues, that have been impressed in the Indian Army style Condition: VF

A Viceroy Commissioned Officers Victorian campaign pair: Jemadar Hakim Sing, 2nd Punjab Cavalry - IGS 1854: Silver issue with clasp \'Jowaki 1877-78\' (Duffr Hakim Sing 2nd Punjab Cavy) - Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With clasp \'Ahmed Khel\' (Jemr Hakim Sing 2d Punjab Cavy) The recipient was a Duffadar (Sergeant) during the \'Jowaki Campaign\', and was later made a Viceroys Commissioned Officer and promoted to \'Jemadar\' shortly before or during the Second Afghanistan War The pair in unusually good condition for a senior-rank cavalryman Condition: About GVF

A Viceroy Commissioned Officer\'s Indian Army / Pakistan Army Second World War and Post Independence group of 4: Jemadar Fazal Hussain, Pakistan Signals - Defence Medal - War Medal - Pakistan: Independence Medal 1947 (I.O.38812 Jem. Fazal Hussain P. Signals.) - Pakistan: Republic Medal 1956 Important: The Pakistan Medal has been neatly officially re-impressed (traces of the original regiment E.B.R. (East Bengal Regiment) faintly visible after the P. Signals. Medals mounted in a Pakistan order of wear with the Pakistan medal to the front The presence of the Defence Medal indicating overseas service from India during the Second World War - most likely in Persia or somewhere else in the Persian Gulf Medals mounted in the swing-style and presumably as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the hinged pin fitting Condition: VF

A Viceroy's Commisioned Officer's 'East Africa' campaign pair: Jemadar Ghulab Khan, 127th Queen Mary's Own Baluch Light Infantry, late 27th Bombay Light Infantry - East & Central Africa. 'Lubwa?s' 'Uganda 1897-98' (1126 Lc.Nk Ghulab Khan 27/Bo: L: Inf:) - AGS Medal 1902. EDVII silver 'Somaliland 1908-10' (Jemdr Gulab Khan, 127/Baluch. L.I.) Important: Both medals and all clasps confirmed as issued per the respective campaign medal rolls. Reference WO 100/90 for the East and Central Africa Medal and both clasps; and reference WO 100/396 for the Africa General Service medal and clasp Note: Jemadar Gulab Khan is also confirmed as having been awarded a 1911 Delhi Durbar Medal (silver issue) per the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/400), wherein it is shown that only 18 x 'serving' members of the regiment were awarded the medal, which were generally issued un-named Condition: First GF second VF

A Viceroy's Commisoned Officer's Great War ?Mesopotamia? gallantry and campagn medal group of 4: Jemadar Hasham Ali, I.D.S.M., 66th Brigade Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery - IDSM. GV first issue (Jemdr. Hasham Ali, 66th Bde Ammn. Column R.F.A.) - 1914-15 Star (No.1369 Jemdr. Hashim Ali Khan, R.F.A.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1369 Jemdr. Hashim Ali Khan, R.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1369 Jemdr. Hashim Ali Khan, R.A.) Note: The IDSM riband fitted with an integral issue top brooch bar, this latter retaining it's original hinged pin and clasp fittings Important: The award of the I.D.S.M. was published per G.G.O. No. 2086 of 1919 and was an award for his services in 'Mesopotamia' during the Great War Condition: VF

A Viceroy's Commissioned Officer's Great War campaign medal group of 3: Rissaldar Haqnawaz Khan, 25 Cavalry (Frontier Force), Indian Army - 1914-15 Star (Jemdr. Haqnowaz Khan, 25/Cavy.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Residr. Haqnawaz Khan, 25 Cavy) - Interallied Victory Medal (Residr. Haqnawaz Khan, 25 Cavy) During the Great War the 25th Cavalry, was one of only two Indian Army cavalry regiments that served in East Africa from 1915, including the pursuit of von Lettow Vorbeck to the Mozambique border Rissaldar Haqnawaz Khan does not appear in the Indian Army List Supplement of 1924, indicating that he had taken his retirement from the Indian Army sometime before 1924 Condition: VF

A Victorian and Edwardian 'Royal Commemorative' medal pair: Police Constable Charles Webb, Metropolitan Police - Jubilee Medal 1897. With 'Metropolitan Police' reverse (P.C. C. Webb, Y. Divn.) - Coronation Medal 1902. Bronze with 'Metropolitan Police' reverse (P.C. C. Webb. Y. Div.) Note: The 1901 Cenus shows a Charles Webb recorded as being a native of Kensington, London, England, where he was born circa 1875. At the time of the 1901 Census, Charles Webb who was 25 years of age, and described as Police Constable, was then residing as a boarder at 23 Paradise Street, Rotherhithe, London Condition: VF

A Victorian and Edwardian 'Royal Commemorative' medal pair: Police Constable J. Nye, Metropolitan Police - Jubilee Medal 1887. Metropolitan Police & clasp '1897' (P.C. J. Nye, A. Divn.) - Coronation Medal 1902. Bronze 'Metropolitan Police' reverse (P.C. J. Nye. A. Div.) Note: Jabez Nye was a native of Stepney, London, England where he had been born circa 1857. The 1901 Census for England shows that Jabez Nye (43 years of age) and described as a Police Constable was a head of a family and residing at, 67 Camberwell Road, Lambeth, London. His family comprised wife Hannah (43 years of age) and no less than 6 x sons and 1 daughter Condition: VF

A Victorian and Edwardian 'Royal Commemorative' medal pair: Police Constable W. Scammell, Metropolitan Police - Jubilee Medal 1887. Metropolitan Police & clasp '1897' (P.C. W. Scammell. B. Div.) - Coronation Medal 1902. Bronze 'Metropolitan Police' rev (P.C. W. Scammell. B. Div.) Note: William Scammell was a native of Knapp Hill, Surrey, England, where had been born circa 1863. The 1911 Census for England shows William Scammell (48 years of age) described as Police Pensioner / Theatre Attendent, as head of a family and residing at, 45 Vauxhall Bridge Road, Westminster S W. His family comprised wife Alice (31 years of age) and daughter, also called Alice (aged 5 years) Condition: VF

A Victorian and Great War attributed miniature medal group of 10: Colonel Arthur Edward Waldegrave Courtney, C.M.G., C.B.E., Royal Army Service Corps - Order of St. Michael and St. George, C.M.G - Order of the British Empire, C.B.E. 1st type, military division - QSA. 'CC' Paard' 'Drief' Tr' 'Witt' 'SA 1901' - 1914 Star. With dated clasp - British War Medal. Silver issue - Interallied Victory Medal. With M.I.D. oak leaf emblem - Jubilee Medal 1897. Silver issue - France: Legion of Honour. Officers badge with rosette on ribbon - Belgium: Order of Leopold I. Officers badge with swords & rosette - Belgium: Croix de Guerre 1914-18 Arthur Edward Waldegrave Courtney was born on 10 October 1868, the eldest son of Major-General Edward H. Courtney, C.V.O. He entered the Army in 1889, being commissioned into the Lancashire Fusiliers and transferred to the A.S.C. in 1893. He was promoted to Captain in 1896, Major in 1908, and Lieutenant-Colonel in 1912. He served in the Boer War, 1899-1901, taking part in the advance on Kimberley, the operations at Paadeberg, Poplar Grove and Driefontein and the actions at Biddulphaberg, Bethlehem, Wittebergen, and Caledon River. Post-war he was Staff-Captain, Cork District, 1902-03 and DADST, Eastern Command, 1906-10. During the early years of the Great War he served as AD and DD of Requisition Services. Latterly he was Liaison Officer with Army HQ, 1915-18 and ADST, Northern Command, 1918-19. Colonel Courtney was placed on Retired Pay in 1922. For his wartime services he was awarded the C.M.G. in 1915 and C.B.E. in 1918, together with awards from Belgium and France The group mounted in the court style 'as-worn'. The mounting brooch retaining the long hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: Minor enamel chip on CMG otherwise GVF

A Victorian campaign and long service group of 4: Colour Sergeant Michael Quinn, Lincolnshire Regiment late 34th Foot - Crimea Medal. With clasp \'Sebastopol\' (Col Sergt M. Quinn, 34th Regt) - Indian Mutiny Medal. With clasp \'Lucknow\' (Col Sergt M. Quinn, 34th Regt) - Military Long Service and Good Conduct Medal(Cr Sergt M. Quinn, Linc: R.) - Turkey: Crimea Medal. Fitted with a clasp inscribed \'Crimea\' (Colr Sergt M. Quinn 34th Regt) Note: The British Crimea and Indian Mutiny Medals both officially impressed - the rank \'Colr Sergt\' has however been added later by the recipient as at the time of his Crimea/Mutiny awards he was still a serving Private. The LSGC is officially engraved, and the Turkish Crimea privately engraved Important: All medal ribands (some frayed) are fitted with silver or white metal brooches manufactured by \'Lazareck of Aldershot\' Michael Quinn was a native of Fethard, County Tipperary, Ireland. He enlisted for service with the British Army at Wexford Ireland on 1 January 1848, at which time he described himself as being a \'Labourer\' and aged 19 years old. During his subsequent long military service of 21 years with the 34th Foot, he served a total of 11 years and 8 months overseas, including; 4 months in Corfu; 1 year and 7 months in the Crimea and 9 years and 9 months in the East Indies. At the end of his second period of service with the 34th he held the rank of Sergeant and his military conduct was described as \'Good\'. When he took his discharge from the 34th Foot on 30 March 1869, he showed his inteded place of residence as \'Grantham Lincolnshire\'. He subsequently joined the Permanent Staff of the Royal South Lincolnshire Militia Sold together with a soft copy of the recipients service papers that will be forwarded to the buyer Condition: Contact marks on campaign medals. The reverse of Turkish Crimea with solder marks at 11 o\'clock where suspender had earlier been replaced otherwise campaign medals GF and LSGC is VF

A Victorian Kaisar-I-Hind group to the scion of a distinguished 'Indian Mutiny' family: Lieutenant Adolphe Ernest Orr, 53rd (Santhal) Company, Indian Labour Corps, late Superintending Engineer, Public Works Department, Punjab, India - Kaisar-i-Hind . Victoria, 2nd Class Silver. Complete with integral brooch bar - British War Medal. Silver issue (2. Lieut. A.E. Orr.) - Inter-allied Victory Medal (2. Lieut. A.E. Orr.) Important: Kaisar-i-Hind confirmed as published in the first ever list of K-i-H awardees by the India Office on 23 May 1900 Note: The Orr family, of Scottish descent, had settled in Oudh before the annexation of that State by the Honourable East India Company. Adolphe's Grandfather, Alexander Orr, the Librarian to the Nawab of Oudh, had three son, including Adophe's father in the service of the Nawab of Oudh prior to the Indian Mutiny - all of who served as Officers in the Nawab of Oudh's Army. The 'Orr' family figured prominently in providing intelligence reports prior to the annexation of Oudh. During the Great Mutiny, Adolphe's father and two brothers all served with distinction in the service of the H.E.I.C.; Captain Patrick Orr was slaughtered; Captain Alexander Orr was Head of Intelligence during the siege and capture of the Alum Bagh; Captain Adolphus Orr being prominent during the siege of the British Residency at Lucknow. Such were the value of the particular services rendered by Adolphe's father, both prior to and during the Indian Mutiny, that his father was one of only six British, or Eurasian residents subsequently rewarded by the H.E.I.C. with large tracts of confiscated lands in the former state of Oudh Adolphe Ernest Orr was born on 8 July 1861, and was educated at Brighton and in London. He then passed into the Royal Indian Engineering College at Cooper?s Hill in 1880, and went out to India in October 1884. He joined the Public Works Department, as an Assistant Engineer, Second Grade, in September 1883. He was then with the Railway Branch in the Punjab. Orr worked on numerous P.W.D. projects, including the survey for the Sind Sagar State Railway 1884-85, and on the Patiala Railway Survey in 1887. Orr was awarded the Kaisar-I-Hind, 2nd Class, on 23 May 1900, at which time he held the position of Executive Engineer, Public Works Department, and Divisional Famine Officer at Hissar in the Punjab. In May 1904 he was Under-Secretary to the Government in the Buildings and Roads Branch at Lahore, and was subsequently a Superintending Engineer in February 1912. Orr retired from the Public Works Department in July 1916. During the Great War he was appointed a temporary Second Lieutenant serving with the 53rd (Santhal) Company, Indian Labour Corps. He served in France from 1 July 1917. He subsequently lived in London, and then at Oxhey Lodge Farm, Watford, where he died on 9 December 1928, aged 67 Sold with a quantity of copied research - the wight of which is reflected in the postage quote Provenance: J M A Tamplin Collection Condition: GVF

A Victorian multi-campaign and long service group of 4: Quartermaster Sergeant Charles Calnan, 1st Battalion 18th Royal Irish Regiment - India General Service 1854. With clasp 'Pegu' (Cr. Serjt Chas Calnan. 18th Rl Irish Regt) - Crimea Medal 1854. 'Sebastopol' (Charles Calnan, 18th R.I.Regt.) - Military LS&GC Medal. Victorian issue (1780. Qrmr-Sjt C. Calnan.1st Bn 18th Regt) - Turkey: Crimea Medal 'Sardinia' rev (Quarter Master Sergt. C. Calnan. 18th R.I. Regt.) Important: All medals and clasps confirmed and enumerated on the recipients service papers (extant and available from The National Archives) Note: The IGS / LSGC medals officially impressed. The Crimea medals both contemporary depot impressed in the usual regimental style. No rank included on the British Crimea medal, which has traces of his original rank and forename having been removed / corrected. See pictures attached for the depot naming on the Crimea medals Charles Calnan was a native of Kinsale, Cork, Ireland, where he was born circa 1822. He was 19 years and 6 months of age, and by 'Trade' a 'Clerk' when he attested for the British Army and posted to the 18th Royal Irish Regiment at, Cork, on 15 November 1841. Charles subsequently racked up 21 years and 6 days service with 'The Colours' all of it as a soldier in the 18th Royal Irish Regiment. In total he spent an impressive 17 years and 79 days on overseas service - much of it on active campaign service - as under; - China: 5 years 19 days - Bengal: 4 years 239 days - Burmah: 1 year 242 days - Crimea: 1 year 200 days - Bombay & Madras: 4 years 109 days Charles was never reduced in rank, and at the time of his final discharge from the British Army on 29 November 1862, he was holding the appointment of Quatermaster Sergeant, which he had held since 3 September 1855. At discharge his intended place of residence was cited as being; 24, Stafford Road Bow London Condition: Edge bruising and contact wear on campaign medals, hence those GF and better, the LSGC is VF

A Victorian North West Frontier of India and South African War campaign pair: Corporal Samuel Joseph Southwell, 2nd Battalion King?s Own Scottish Borderers - IGS 1895. 'Relief of Chitral 1895' (3040 Lce. Corpl. S. J. Southwell, 2d Bn. K.O. Sco. Bord) - QSA Medal. 'CC' 'Paard' 'Joh' 'SA 1901' (3040 Corpl. S. Southwell, K.O. Scot. Bord.) Important: Both medals and all clasps confirmed as entitled on the respective campaign medal rolls (ref WO 100/78 (for IGS) & WO 100/182 (QSA)) Samuel Joseph Southwell, an Irishman, was a native of Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, Ireland. A Barber by occupation, he had earlier been a member of the of the 4th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment. He attested for the King?s Own Scottish Borderers at York on 27 December 1888, aged 18 years. With the 2nd Battalion he served in India, March 1890-January 1897, seeing service at the relief of Chitral during 1895. He was transferred to the Army Reserve on 6 January 1897. Recalled to Army Service in October 1899, he served with the 1st Battalion King?s Own Scottish Borderers in South Africa, December 1899-October 1901. He was discharged having completed his period of service on 26 December 1901. Sold together with hard copy of recipients service papers and IGS medal roll entry page Condition: VF

A Vietnam campaign pair to an Airfield Defence Guard: Aircraftman Graham Deane Fridd, No 2. Squadron Royal Australian Air Force - Vietnam 1964-73 (A317916 Fridd G.D.) - Republic of South Vietnam: Campaign Medal & clasp '1960-' (A317916 Fridd G.D.) Note: The campaign medals are both officially named as issued Important: Graham Deane Fridd, was born in Warracknabeal, Victoria, Australia, on 17 February 1948. Mustering as a 'Airfield Defence Guard (Grade 2)', Graham subsequently served with No 2. Squadron R.A.A.F.at Vung Tau, Republic of Vietnam, between 8 October 1969 until 9 October 1970 Sold together with copy of the 'Veteran Search Result' generated from the 'Nominal Roll of Vietnam Veterans' confirming above details Condition: VF

A Vietnam War campaign medal pair: Driver Peter. F. Rowsell, Royal New Zealand Army Service Corps late 2nd Platoon W3 Company attached to 1st AustralianTask Force - Vietnam 1964-73 (43161 Dvr P F Rowsell RNZASC) - South Vietnam: Campaign Medal. No clasp (43161 P F Rowsell) Peter Rowsell is confirmed as having served in Vietnam with W3 Company, which unit deployed and served in Vietnam between November 1969 to November 1970. Peter served with 2nd Platoon of W3 Important: A large quantity of captioned photographs taken by Peter Rowsell, and or including the recipient, all taken in Vietnam ,can be seen variously in the pages of the the lavishly illustrated website of 'Whisky 3 Company' - the last NZ infantry company to deploy to Vietnam Unusual to find modern medal groups with such a rich extant primary source of photographs taken on overseas service in Vietnam The website of W3 Company can be seen at ; - http://www.w3vietnam.org.nz/ It is estimated that 3890 NZ military personnel served in theatre during the Vietnam War between 1964 to 1972. During that time the number of New Zealand casualties was 37 dead & 187 wounded The medals mounted in the court style. The medla mounting bar retaining it's original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A virtually uncirculated condition post-war counter-insurgency campaign medal pair: Private James Gardner Macintyre, Kenya Regiment, late Royal Corps of Signals - GSM 1918. GVI first issue 'Palestine 1945-48' (14117208 Cpl J. G. Macintyre. R. Sigs.) - Africa General Service 1902. EIIR 'Kenya' clasp (KR 4328 Pte J, G Macintyre Kenya Regt) Note: The GSM medal and clasp confirmed as issued per the respective campaign medal roll of the Royal Corps of Signals reference WO 100/525 Both medals contained in original named card boxes of issue, together with letter of transmital for the GSM from Royal Signals Records dated 29 June 1950, this contained in registered envelope of issue and addressed to the recipient at; Mr J G Macintyre Schoolhouse Braidwood Carluke Scotland Records of United Kingdom Incoming Passenger Lists, record that James Gardenr Macintyre, born circa 1927, was employed as a Pharmacist in Kenya Colony, where he lived with his wife Sonja Maria Macintyre. Together they are recorded as having made a return voyage to the United aboard the S.S. Rhodesia Castle, a steamship of the Union-Castle Mail Steamship Company Ltd, that disembarked at London, England on 13 August 1954. Their intended address in the United Kingdom being cited as 77 Ewing Street, Rutherglen, Glasgow, Scotland The medals fitted with original legths of silk ribbon, and virtually uncirculated A choice condition pair of medals Condition: Toned EF

A Voluntary Medal Services medal lot of 3: Miss Doris Marguerite Cox, British Red Cross Society - Voluntary Medical Services Long Service Medal. Silver issue (Miss Dors Marguerite Cox. - British Red Cross Society Proficiency Cross. Gilt & enamel with bar \'Proficiency in Red Cross Nursing\' (15521 D. M. Cox.) - British Red Cross Society. Gilt & enamel badge. With Kings Crown & reverse \'female\' pin fittings Condition: About EF

A Volunteer Nursing Orderly's South African War campaign pair: Private J. W. Brown, Dewsbury & District Corps, St. John Ambulance Brigade - Queen South Africa Medal (229 Ordly: J.W. Brown, St.John Amb: Bde:) - St.John Ambulance South African War Medal (229 Pte J.W. Brown. Dewsbury & Dist Corps) Important: Out of approximately 1800 x St John War Medals that were issued, only estimated 27 were awarded to personnel of the Dewsbury & District Corps SJAB served in the South African War, which contingent comprised 2 x Sergeants and 25 Privates, of which one Private 'Died' in South Afrca Note: Per the respective medal WO 100/225, compiled at Kroonstad, South Africa on 7 August 1900, the recipient is confirmed a having earned the medal and clasps for 'Cape Colony' (while serving with 3rd General Hospital) and clasp 'Orange Free State' (serving with 6th General Hospital) As is common with many issues of the QSA Medal to St. John personnel, Orderly Brown would have recived his medal clasps loose for fitting to the riband/medal some time 'after' he had initially received a no-clasp medal The recipients name and service details are recorded on the South African War Memorial located at Crows Nest Park, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England, together with all other names of the members of the Dewsbury SJAB that served in South Africa Condition: VF

A Volunteer who witnessed a Victoria Cross incident group of 8: Major Charles.G.N. Milne, V.D., 4th City of Aberdeen Battalion, Home Guard, late 2nd Field Troop Canadian Engineers and 2nd Volunteer Battalion Gordon Highlanders - QSA Medal with 5 clasps ?CC? ?OFS? ?JO\' \'Belfast? ?SA 1901? (8079 Pte. C. Milne, Gordon Highrs) - 1914-15 Star (Lieut C.N.G Milne, Can: Eng) - British War Medal (Lieut C.N.G Milne) - Allied Victory Medal (Lieut C.N.G Milne) - Defence Medal - Coronation Medal 1937 - Colonial Auxiliary Forces Decoration (Major C.G.N. Milne, 2nd Fld Tp. C.E.) - Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal (Major C.G.N. Milne, 2nd Fld Troop, C.E.) Charles Gordon Napier Milne was born at Ellon, Aberdeenshire, in 1880. A former pupil of Aberdeen Grammar School, he cited prior military service with the 2nd Volunteer Battalion Gordon Highlanders, when he attested for \'Short Service\' of ?One year with the Colours?, at Aberdeen on 17/01/1900. Name and address of his next of kin was his Father David Sim of Buchan Buildings, Ellon, Aberdeenshire. He served in South Africa with the 1st Volunteer Service Company Gordon Highlanders, which throughout its service in South Africa was attached to the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders. He was present at the battles of Doornkop and Leekoehoek?at which latter battle he witnessed the deeds for which Captains Gordon and Younger of the 1st Gordons earned Victoria Crosses - the latter being a posthumous award. Uniquely, Charles Milne left a record of the battle of Leekoehoek when he sent a letter to his old school which was published in ?The Grammar School Magazine, October 1900 on pages 92-93 and which is here quoted below; Quote, ? Krugersdorp, July 10, 1900. We left Irene on Sunday, the 8th, for Krugerdorp, intending just to lie about a day or two, and take in arms from the Boers. Hearing on Monday that there was a force in the vicinity, we left pretty early in the morning, intending to go about 15 miles, but about our ninth three shots in quick succession were heard down in a hollow, so the order was soon given for our three guns to prepare for action. We (Volunteers) were ?gun escort? that day, so of course, wherever the guns went we had to go. We went with them for about a mile, and when nearing a small kopje the Boers opened a sharp fire on us and our guns. Still we went on, and succeeded in gaining our ?goal,? a small kopje, where we got orders to fire on the enemy, whose intentions were to destroy our guns if possible. We kept up our fire for a considerable time, but some of our gunners had got badly wounded, as they had no shelter whatsoever. Out of the twelve gunners nine were wounded, and one of our own officers. On our kopje we could blaze away and be perfectly safe. Later, the Boers opened a cross fire on us, but when they tried that we built ?sangers? or small stone shelters for ourselves. Our guns were now standing with no one to fire them, so our Colonel asked men to volunteer to drag them out of the way; ten men did so, and tried their best, but it was of no use. We kept up a hot fire from 12 till 5 o?clock, when we thought they were falling back, but one of our fellows gave the alarm that the Boers were charging our position, so we opened such a fire upon them that no human being could live in. For ten minutes, about a couple of hundred rifles were being fired as fast as men were able, the rifles getting so hot that they could not hold them, men shouting for cool ones and more ammunition. About 7 o?clock a message came to us from the General, saying ? ?Return to camp. ?Roberts.? We started about 8 o?clock, and got into camp about 3 a.m., very tired. We had only three casualties in our company Methuen is expected to join-us today, or very soon. Captain Younger was killed in this action. Charles N.G. Milne.? Unquote. For his service with the Colours in the South African War, Charles Milne received a South African war Gratuity of ?5 and a five clasp Queens South Africa Medal. He had served a total of 1 year and 110 days with the Colours, of which 1 year and 74 days was spent in South Africa. Like many of his race at that period in time, he migrated to Canada prior to 1914 where he was employed for many years as a Civil Engineer with the Railways there, during which time he continued his volunteer service with the Canadian Engineers. During the Great War he served with the CEF in France and Flanders, and in the United Kingdom. He returned to Aberdeen in the inter-war years, and was holding office as Chairman of the Aberdeen Area Council when he earned the Coronation medal. During WW2 he held a commission in the Home Guard being a Major with the 4th City of Aberdeen Battalion Home Guard from 1/2/1941. With various copied research papers including full sets of papers for his South African War and Great War service Condition: GVF

A Volunteer's double long service medal pair: Corporal Thomas Henry Williams, Severn Division (Electrical Engineers) Royal Engineeers Volunteers - Imperial Service Medal. GV coinage head issue (Thomas Henry Williams.) - Volunteer Long Service. Ed VII (497 Cpl. T. H. Williams. Severn Div: (E.E.) R.E.V.) Medals are toned Condition: EF

A Volunteer\'s \'East Africa\' casualty medal group of 7: Assistant Controller of Customs, William Robert Clarke, M.B.E., H.M. Indian Customs Service late No. 1 Gun, Bombay Section Volunteer Maxim Gun Company & Bombay Volunteer Rifles - Order of the British Empire (Civil). Member\'s (M.B.E.) 2nd Type badge. With mounting bar - 1914-15 Star (No.128 Pte. W. R. Clarke, Bo. Battn. I.D.F. Attd. Vol. Max. Gun. Coy) - British War Medal. Silver issue (57 Pte. W. R. Clarke, Bo. Vol. Rfls.) - Interallied Victory Medal (57 Pte. W. R. Clarke, Bo. Vol. Rfls.) - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Volunteer Long Service Medal (India & Colonies). GV issue (Pte. W. R. Clarke, 15-Bom. Bn. I.D.F.) - Efficiency Medal. GV issue with \'India\' bar (Pte. W. R. Clarke, Bombay Bn., A.F.I.) The M.B.E. retaining its original investiture mounting pin, with hinged pin and clasp fittings. The second to seventh medals mounted in the swing style suspended from contemporary silk ribands, on a typical \'Australian\' (the recipient migrated to Australia post independence) brass mounting bar, this with a space at front for attaching the M.B.E., and retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings. The medals all being as-worn by the recipient. Severely Wounded-in-Action (Reported Killed-in-Action): Private William Robert Clarke of the Bombay Volunteer Rifles Maxim Gun Company was severely \'Wounded-in-Action\' in East Africa on, 11 March 1916. Bizarrely, the recipient had been reported \'Killed-in-Action\' to his family in Bombay, the below following obituary notice being published in the Times of India issue of, 18 March 1916 Quote, On the 11th March at British East Africa William Robert Clarke of H.M.S. Customs Bombay killed in action. B.V. Rifles Maxim Gun Corps. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing mother, brother and step-father Unquote. O.B.E. London Gazette 13 June 1946. Medals verification: The M.B.E. and all campaign, royal commemorative and long service medals confirmed as entitled per below cited sources: - Order of the British Empire (Civil). Member\'s (M.B.E.): London Gazette 13 June 1946 - 1914-15 Star: WO 372/4/151370 Medal Index Card No 128 entered East Africa, November 1914 - British War Medal: WO 372/25/3644 MIC shows No 57, medals issued by Gov\'t of India - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 372/25/3644 MIC shows No 57, medals issued by Gov\'t of India - Jubilee Medal 1935: Jubilee Medal Roll, India allocation - Volunteer Long Service Medal . GV: Awarded 28/03/22 per Indian Army Order No. 196 of 1922 - Efficiency Medal. GV issue \'India\' bar: Awarded 18/09/36 per Indian Army Order No. 794 of 1936 William Robert Clarke served as a Private in the Volunteer Maxim Gun Company (later in the war also known as the Volunteer Machine Gun Company), a unit which served with distinction in East Africa having been drawn from the ranks of the various Indian Volunteer Regiments. The Indian Volunteer Maxim Gun Company & Latema Hill: In August 1914 the Volunteer units of the Indian Defence Force were recruited from white and mixed-race members of the civilian community whose expectations were that they would only be used operationally within India for local or home defence. However, on the declaration of war, several members of Volunteer units wished to serve overseas, and their willingness allowed the Indian authorities to assemble three units for service in East Africa. An artillery battery, a Maxim Gun Company and a railway defence section were dispatched along with a few specialists such as signallers. In early 1916, massive numbers of South African reinforcements arrived in theatre and preparations were made for the invasion of German East Africa. The Indian Volunteers now had friendly aircraft flying overhead and armoured cars trundling through the bush besides them. The company was issued with 20 First Line pack mules tended by a Conductor and six \'Cape Boys\' from the South African Service Corps. However, two more battles had to be fought on BEA soil and the Company shed blood in both of them. During the abortive attack on Salaita Hill on 12 February 1916, all six guns of the Company came into action on the South African right flank, but when the assaulting white South African infantry broke and fled under the impact of a ferocious German Askari counterattack, the Indian Volunteers were left in an exposed position. The Company withdrew in good order, but Sergeant J Sinclair (Lucknow) was mortally wounded, dying soon afterwards. In order to clear a railway route into German East Africa the Latema and Reata hills had to be captured and the new British commander, General Smuts, mounted a set-piece Brigade attack. The Company deployed all six guns in support of the 130th Baluchis who attacked Latema on 11 March. The Germans fiercely contested the hills and the battle ebbed and flowed throughout the afternoon and night until at dawn the enemy commander\'s nerve failed and he withdrew westwards into German East Africa. Clarke appears in a group photograph held at the Imperial War Museum, Catalogue number HU 94426. William Robert Clarke, the son of William Thomas Clarke, was born circa 1891. William described as 27 year old \'Preventive Officer\' with H.M. Customs, married Helene Muriel Selkirk (the 21 year old daughter of Robert Henry Selkirk) at St. Thomas\' Cathedral, Bombay, on, 24 April 1918. Willam and Muriel were subsequently blessed with 2 x sons, Robert \'Bob\' William Clarke (1921-2001) and George Douglas Clarke (1925-1969). All of the Clarke family subsequently migrated to Australia, where they settled in Adelaide, South Australia. William Robert Clarke, is recorded to have been residing at Harcourt Gardens, Adelaide, South Australia, when he died on, 23 May 1960 Wing Commander George Douglas Clarke, VrC, Indian Air Force: William\'s youngest son, George, became a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force, and served in the Kashmir War 1947-48, with 7th Squadron Indian Air Force, and for which services he was decorated with the Vir Chakra, awarded to him per the Gazette of India issue dated 29 March 1948: Quote, Fg. Off. (Now Sqn. Ldr.) George Douglas Clarke (3295) proved himself as one of the outstanding pilots in the Jammu and Kashmir Operations. He carried out numerous close support sorties with excellent results. His coolness, skill and courage were of the highest order during the Operations. The officer carried out 75 Operational Sorties totaling about 200 hours mostly in close support of our ground troop. His accurate bombing, rocketry and gunnery inflicted severe damage on enemy positions and often foiled enemy advances. For the valuable service rendered by him during the Jammu and Kashmir Operations, he has been awarded the Vir Chakra. Unquote. George Douglas Clarke retired from the Indian Air Force holding the rank of Wing Commander A finely engraved large \'family\' memorial headstone is located at Centennial Park Cemetery Pasadena, Mitcham City, South Australia, Australia. The memorial headstone including the details of William Robert Clarke and George Douglas Clarke, each including the post nominal awards A superb and rare combination of medals to \'Bombay Volunteer\' and \'True Son of Empire\' Condition: MBE about EF others mostly GVF

A Wandering Ulsterman\'s \'Korea Service\' British Empire Medal pair: Lance-Corporal William Norritt Stewart Lawson, 28th Field Regiment Royal Engineers, 1st Commonwealth Division - later a Marine Engineer, who became a naturalized \'New Zealander - British Empire Medal (Military). EIIR issue (22844618 L/Cpl. William N. S. Lawson, R.E.) - United Nations Service Medal. With clasp \'Korea\' (22844618 L/Cpl Lawson. W. N. R.E.) The double digits \'44\' only on the B.E.M. are over-struck, and exactly as issued. Uncommonly the United Nations medal has been engraved named, as described (see images) this presumably done at regimental level prior to the medal presentation Sold together with: - Royal Mint hinged leatherette case of issue, with gilt tooled medal name on upper outer lid - Original card box with protective inserts, as issued Award verification: The British Empire Medal to Lance-Corporal Lawson, Royal Engineers, was an award for service in Korea, and was published in the London Gazette issue of 9 June 1955. The official preamble to the list of awards stating: Quote, In recognition of services in Korea during the period 1 August 1954 to 31 January 1955 Unquote. The original Recommendation (Citation), for the award, was initiated on 1 February 1955, and the extract details are shown below: Quote, (i) Place: KOREA (ii) Date of action or period covered by citation: 1 August 54 to 31 January 55 (iii) How employed: NCO IC and earlier Spr IC Divisional Water Point (iv) Other detail: This sapper is a fitter is a fitter who has been employed during the greater part of he period in question at the Divisional water point at Cobalt. He has been responsible for the efficient functioning of the machinery, on which the water supply of the division has depended, and has shown great skill and devotion to duty at this isolated task. Weather conditions have varied from flood to intense cold, and Sapper Lawson has worked all hours of the day and night, with judgement and determination, to keep the equipment in order. No day has passed without the division being able to draw water, and many of our neighbouring allies whose water points had failed under the extreme climate, were supplied from this source Unquote Immediately after leaving the British Army, William developed a life-long career as a Merchant Seaman / Marine Engineer. William was already a serving Cadet with Line, when he was officially presented with the award of his British Empire Medal at an official presentation ceremony held in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on. Smartly dressed in his Merchant Navy cadet uniform, and proudly wearing his United Nations Service Medal for Korea, he appears in a captioned photograph with accompanying article that was published in the \'Belfast News-Letter\' issue of, 18 August 1956, and which we are quoting below: Quote, B.E.M. FOR SERVICES N KOREA Mr. William Norritt Stewart Lawson, Antrim Road, Belfast, was invested with the British Empire Medal for services in Korea by Lieut-General Sir Brian Kimmins, G.O.C. Northern Ireland District, in Thiepval Barracks. Lisburn, yesterday. After congratulating Mr. Lawson, who served with the 55 Independent Field Squadron Royal Engineers, on his \"very proud record.\" Sir Brian asked his A.D.C. to read the citation. It was taken from the \"London Gazette\" of June 9, 1955, and read as follows:- \"Sapper Lawson is a fitter who has been employed at the Divisional water point at Cobalt. He has been responsible for the efficient functioning of the machinery, on which the water supply of the division has depended, and has shown great skill and devotion to duty at this isolated task. Weather conditions have varied from flood to intense cold, and Sapper Lawson has worked all hours of the day and night, with judgement and determination, to keep the equipment in order. No day has passed without the division being able to draw water, and many of our neighbouring allies whose water points had failed under the extreme climate, were supplied from this source.\" A son of the late Dr. and Mrs. H. J. Lawson, Larne, Mr. Lawson is a great-nephew of Sir James Norritt. At present he is an engineer officer in the Head Line steamer \'Radmore Head\'. He will be leaving Belfast in about a fortnight for Montreal. Picture shows Mr. Lawson receiving the medal from Sir Brian Kimmins Unquote. William Norritt Stewart Lawson, son of Ulsterman Dr Hubert Lawson, Malayan Medical Service (who died interred at the Sime Road Civilian Internment Camp, in enemy occupied Singapore on, 2 December 1944) and Marjorie Lawson (nee Brockbank and a scion of a Lancashire shipbuilding family), was born at Kula Lumpur, Malaya, on, 4 April 1930. Following the tragic death of his first wife, William left Northern Ireland, and after some years residence in Australia, where he remained employed as a sea-going Marine Engineer, he relocated to New Zealand, where on, 9 October 1973, he became a naturalised New Zealand citizen. William is reported to have died in Auckland, New Zealand, sometime in 2006 Both medals Medals mounted individually in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. Both medals retaining their original silk ribands and respective mounting brooch bars, that for the B.E.M. as issued by the Royal Mint, both mounting bars retaining their original long hinged pin and clasp fittings as-worn by the recipient Condition: About EF

A Warrant Officer \'Shipwright\' Great War, Yangtze Service River Gunboats, and Burma / Pacific War Service group of 8: Shipwright Arthur Stanely Copeman, H.M.S. Renown, late H.M.S Cockchafer, Royal Navy - British Empire Medal (Mily). GVI 1st issue (Shpt. 1Cl. Arthur S. Copeman. D/M.6472) - British War Medal. Silver issue (M.6472 A. S. Copeman. Shpt. 5 R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal M.6472 A. S. Copeman. Shpt. 5 R.N.) - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Burma Star. With clasp \'Pacific\' - Defence Medal - War Medal - Naval LS&GC. GV \'coinage head\' (M.6472 A. S. Copeman. Shpt 2. H.M.S. Cockchafer.) Medals verification: All medals and clasp. verified as entitled, per below cited sources. Second World War admiralty medal rolls are not yet in the public domain, however the recipients \'Service Sheet\'s\' are held and accessible at The National Archives, and from which the recipients \'Home Service\' and \'Overseas Service\' are derived - BEM (Mily): London Gazette 1 January 1944 (Londonderry, Northern Ireland) - British War Medal: ADM 171/97 (sent to recipient aboard H.M.S. Hood \'The Mighty Hood\') - Interallied Victory Medal: ADM 171/97 (sent to recipient aboard H.M.S. Hood \'The Mighty Hood\') - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp: HMS Renown fm 25/02/44 - 08/10/45 - The Burma Star. With clasp \'Pacific\': HMS Renown fm 25/02/44 - 08/10/45 - Defence Medal: Home Service H.M.S. Caroline / Ferret, shore bases 1940-44 - War Medal: Service sheet shows service 1939-1945 - Naval LS&GC: ADM 171/142, sent to China where recipient had been serving with River Gunboats Arthur Stanley Copeman was born in Neyland, Pembrokeshire, on 25 March 1898 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Shipwright on 23 July 1913. He served during the Great War in H.M.S. Talbot from 18 June 1918, his previous service all being in shore based establishments, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 12 April 1931. Advanced Shipwright First Class on 17 April 1931, he was shore pensioned on 24 March 1938, but was recalled for further service during the Second World War, and was awarded the British Empire Medal whilst serving in H.M.S. Renown An extremely desirable Naval campaign and long service medal group representing service in the Great War, on the \'Yangtze River\' in China during the 1930\'s, and active service in Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and South East Asia during the Second World War Condition: GV issue medals GF, others GVF and better

A well documented & desirable medal group of 11 to a ?Pied Noir? Officer, including combat service during the Second World War, Indochina & latterly in Morocco & Algeria: Commandant (Major) Charles Gabriel Perez, Corps of Senegalese Tirailleurs The group comprises; - Legion of Honour. IV Republic (1946-52). 4th Cl 'Officer'. With silk rosette - Cross of War 1939 (Croix De Guerre 1939). With 1 x 'Bronze Star' citation - Cross of War TOE (Croix De Guerre TOE). With & 'Silver Star' - Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combatant). Paris Mint marks - Colonial Medal. Second issue & clasp 'Extreme Orient' - War Commemorative Medal 39-45. 'France' 'Italie' 'Liberation' 'Allemagne'. Paris Mint - Commemorative Medal for Italy Campaign 1944-1945. Paris Mint marks - Indo-China Campaign Medal (Medaille de la Campagne D'Indochine). Paris Mint marks - Medal for Operations in North Africa. 2 x clasps 'Maroc' 'Algerie'. Paris Mint marks - Order of the Black Star of Benin. 4th Class 'Officer'. With silk rosette - Order of the Star of Anjouan (Comores). 4th Class 'Officer'. With silk rosette Sold together with below following original documents & ephemera; - Officers Record of Services 'Etat Des Services' with record through to an including 1964 - Officers Record of Services 'Etat Des Services' with record through to an including 1968 - Colonial Troops Record of Service 'Troupes Coloniales Livret Individuel' - Colonial Troops Medical History 'Troupes Coloniales Service De Sante Livret Sanitaire' - Officers Service Record 'Livret Matricule d'Officer' Note: The records including various pasted in folded attachments, including citations for both Croix De Guerre and Croix De Guerre TOE, and other recommendations Important: All orders, decorations and medals (except the Medal for Operations in North Africa - which the recipient was qualified and entitled to for both Tunisia & Morocco, as shown in his 'Campaign Service' record) are listed and enumerated in his accompanying service records. The Orders and decorations awarded per below authorities; - Legion of Honour. 4th Republic (1962). 4th Class 'Officer' (JO.265 10 November 1962) - Cross of War 1939 (Croix De Guerre 39). 1 x 'Bronze Star' citation (OG No 85 7 June 1946) - Cross of War TOE (Croix De Guerre TOE). 'Silver Star' (OG No 465 24 September 1947) - Combatants Cross (Carte No 69.200 15 April 1955) - Order of the Black Star of Benin. 4th Class 'Officier' (17 July 1953) - Order of the Star of Anjouan (Comores). 4th Class 'Officier' (Decree 12 April 1958) We have attempted the English language translations of the respective CDG / CDG TOE citations as shown below; a). Award of the Croix De Guerre by Order of the Division dated 7 June 1946 Quote, An Officer of the highest value, who since landing in Indochina has done considerable good work. Charged with personnel and casualty issues, he has carried out especially difficult enquiries in particular at HOC MON on 5 January 1946, in an area of operatons infested by rebels. On such occasions he displays good personal courage This citation includes the award of the Croix de Guerre 1939-1945 with Bronze Star b). Award of the Croix De Guerre T.O.E. by Order of the Division dated 24 September 1947 Quote, A Battalion Intelligence officer of remarkable calm and energy. At his own request, and being desirous of serving with the troops, he resigned from being on the Staff of the French Troops in North Indochina to participate in the operations that followed the affair of KIEN AM. He subsequently conducted many audacious patrols with only limited escorts throughout numerous villages in a rebellious region. Most notable was the operation at Song DA-DO on May 18, 1947, where he used his shooting skills to neutralize well-appointed sniper positions, to the admiration of all Unquote A superb 'career' Officer's medal group, representing combat experience in all of France's 'major wars' and campaigns 1939-1962, and an exhaustive record of overseas colonial and combat service, including multiple tours and deployments to; - China (Shanghai): 1935-1938 - Senegal - Ivory Coast - Morocco - France (Second World War): 1939-1940 Campaign, Liberation 1944 - Italy: 1944 - Germany: 1945 - Indochina: 1945-1947 - Algeria: Numerous deployments. Firstly 1940-1941, and lastly 1958-1961 Charles Gabriel Perez, the son of Charles and Fiorilla Perez, was a native of Philippeville in the Department of Constantine, Algeria, where he was born on 30 June 1910. By ethnicity, Charles was a 'Pied Noir' born of the extensive European settler community that had located to Algeria during the period of French colonial rule. Like many of his race, Charles chose to make a career in the French Army, which he joined on 20 November 1928, at the age of 18 years. From the beginning of a long and distinguished career he chose to serve with the colonial troops of the generic ?Armee du Afrique', and in particular the Corps of Senegalese Sharpshooters (Senegalese Tirailleurs) The very detailed service records which accompany this group show the recipients complete service history, including every; promotion, postings, regiments, ranks, rewards and campaigns, in a career that spanned the period 1928-1968! The medals are all individually mounted on two-pronged mounting pins, or 'epingles', in the French style Condition: GVF and better

A well documented 'Borderer's Casualty' Great War bravery and campaign medal group of 3: Corporal James Queenan, M.M., 2nd Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers - Military Medal. GV first type (40059 Pte. J. Queenan. 2/K.O. Sco. Bord.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (40059 A. Cpl. J. Queenan, K.O. Sco. Bord.) - Interallied Victory Medal (40059 A. Cpl. J. Queenan, K.O. Sco. Bord.) Note: The award of the Military Medal was published in the London Gazette issue of 30 November 1918 Important: Corporal James Queenan is confirmed as having been 'Killed-in-Action' on 18 September 1918 The Regimental Archives of the King's Own Scottish Borderer's hold a record of many of the recommendations for Honours and Awards made to 2/K.O.S.B., during the Great War, amongst which are the two below following recommendations made in respect of James Queenan, one for the Military Medal, and an earlier one for a Mention-in-Despatches; Quote (Recommended for the M.M., 11 July 1918.) "For conspicuous gallantry in action in the attack on the E. of Nieppe Forest on 28 June 1918. This N.C.O. when the advance was being harassed by a machine gun, crawled forward with another man, crawled through the wire and shot the two men on duty at the gun. The remainder of the team tried to get to the gun but this N.C.O. dealt with them and by his action greatly assisted the advance. This N.C.O?s. conduct throughout the attack was beyond praise." Unquote. Quote (Recommended for a ?Mention?, 8 March 1918.) "On the 26th Octr. 1917 at Scheluvelt (?) when his company was called upon to reinforce another Battalion, as No. 1 of a Lewis Gun Team, by his tactical handling of his gun and team, he caused severe casualties with the enemy. He has proved himself a fearless and reliable soldier in action." Unquote. James Queenan was a native of Roxburgh, Scotland, where he had been born circa 1891. Prior to enlisting at Galashiels, Selkirkshire, for the British Army and service with his local regiment, James had been lived in Gordon, Berwickshire. Following his death in action, his body was buried in the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Gouzeaucourt New British Cemetery, in Belgium The medals mounted in the court-style for display Sold together with some copied research, including copies of the recommendations from the K.O.S.B. Regimental Archives An uncommon instance of knowing specifically for what deeds the recipient was awarded a very hard earned Military Medal Condition: EF

A well documented 'Fighting Irish' campaign, Delhi Durbar and long service group of 3: Private William Cummins, 1st Battalion Connaught Rangers - QSA. 'ROK' 'Paa' 'Drief' 'Jo' 'DH' 'Witt' (3629 Pte W. Cummins, 1st Connaught Rang:) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver (3629 Pte W. Cummins. Conn. Rang.) - Military LS&GC Medal. EDVII issue (3629 Pte W. Cummins. Conn: Rang.) Note: The Durbar Medal is named in the correct regimentally impressed style commonly associated with this regiment - the letter 'A' in Rang being overstruck Important: All medals confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls and army orders as under; - QSA: Ref WO 100/205 - Delhi Durbar 1911: Ref WO 100/400 - Military LS&GC: Ref Army Order 254 of 1910 In addition to above medals the recipient was also entitled to a King's South Africa Medal (Ref WO 100/345) William Cummins was a native of Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland, where he was born circa 1870. William was 20 years of age, and by 'Trade' a 'Labourer' when on 1st February 1890, attested for the British Army, and a career with the 1st Battalion Connaught Rangers. In total William served 23 years and 65 days by the time he had taken his final discharge from the British Army on 6 April 1913 . His extensive overseas service included; - Malta: 17 11 1890 - 09 02 1895, 4 years and 85 days - Egypt: 03 02 1895 - 30 03 1897, 2 years and 49 days - South Africa: 11 11 1899 - 16 02 1903, 3 years and 98 days - Malta: 13 03 1907 - 26 02 1908, 351 days - India: 27 02 1908 - 19 03 1913, 5 years and 201 days William Cummins died at Birkenhead, Chesire, England on 19 May 1950, his death certifcate showing that he was latterly a 'General Labourer' retired ,and an Army Pensioner The recipients service papers are extant and available at The National Archives Condition: QSA is GF others VF

A well documented 'Jamaica Colony' Colonial Police Medal pair: Sergeant-Major Zachariah Hamilton C.P.M., Jamaica Constabulary - Colonial Police Medal. GVI 1s issue (Sgt. Major Zachariah Hamilton, Jamaica Constab.) - Colonial Police LS&GC Medal. GV issue & 2 x further service bars (655. Sgt. Z. Hamilton.) Note: Both medals mounted on original silk ribands, on official silver mounting bars with hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued, and each contained in their respective GV and GVI 'Royal Mint' plush leatherette cases of issue Sergeant-Major Zachariah Hamilton was a near legendary stalwart of the Jamaica Constabulary. The Jamaican daily newspaper 'The Gleaner' has several score entions of appertaining to his long and distinguished service, mostly referneces to incidents and cases he was called upon as a police witness. The most detailed of these artciles is the biography that was published in 'The Gleaner' issue of 6 October 1946, and which contains a full-length photograph of the recipient in his full-dress uniform with dress-sword and a medal up. The article is quoted in it's entirity as under; Quote, Sgt Major Zachariah Hamilton 40 Years a Policeman Look at him today and you would never believe that this clear eyed, jovial, well built man of sixty summers had passed through the mills of decades of gruelling police work in some of the hottest spots of Kingston's underworld. But so it is. His name is Zacaraiah Hamilton, Sergeant-Major of Police, and he wears the Long Service Medal and a King's Colonial Police Medal, and you don't get those, unless your record says you should. In his five feet eight inches of stocky length, Zach Hamilton packs in 206 pounds of good bone and muscle. Quiet speaking, sure of himself, he has seen all of his service in the cop's tough proving of Kingston. Now he has gone into retirement . This story belongs to him. On the morning of May 25, 1906, a Pratville boy swung himself an old fashioend and rode the thirteen miles to Clarendon Park. By train to Spanish Town, he reached the old capital in the early afternoon and enquired his way to the Police Training Depot. He was twenty, and strong , and intelligent. Colonel W.E. Clarke, then Inspector in charge of the depot, late Inspector General, took one look at him and saw a future Sergeant -Major. So Zach Hamilton donned the natty blue-red-white uniform of the Jamaica Constabulary. He was to wear that uniform for forty years. Through earthquakes, floods, riots, fires, wars and peace, he wore it with high honour and quiet glory. 1907 Twice during his career, Zach Hamilton, came very near being a dead constable. One through nature gone berserk and one through berserk mankind. Six months after he beagan his training, young Hamilton was posted to the city. For nearly two months, he walked a beat in Port Royal Street. In those days Kingston was a nice little town of dust storms during droughts and mud holes in rainy seasons. He kept fairly good health. But one day in mid-January, the dust got hold of the country-bred boy and left him with with a cold and a temperature. He should have gone out on the afternoon patrol but reported on the sick parade instead. He was confined to barracks for a rest. A substitute named Palmer took his beat. Later that day, Kingston rocked and fell to an earthtquake . Of the 200 strong city police force amazingly enough only one man was killed. He was burnt to death in the fire which followed the quake. They identified him by the brass numerals which were found under the rubble in Port Royal Street. His name was Palmer. First Case It was in that same year that young Hamilton had his first case. One day he was called to a Syrian store in West Queen Street. An excited Syrian told him of opening a box which was supposed to contain a very expensive pair of boots and finding a mother hubbard's cupboard. Where was his expensive pair of boots he would like to know? The recruit ignored the frantic accusations being made by the manager and used his eyes and brain as he had been trained. Beside the clerks in the store, there were a few workmen engaged in repairing quake damaged walls. They were dressed like workmen. Worn, patched clothing and boots. Which would be alright if there was not something funny about one pair of these boots. On this pair of boots, the only worn portions were the patches, the rest of it was new boot. Taken to Sutton Street Jail, the "workman" was discovered to be a habitual criminal named O'Neill. He had lifted the boots and sewn some old leather over it so it appeared to be patches. Hailed to the Hanover Street Circuit Court then held in buildings since given over to the technical school, O'Neill caught three years for his venture in the shoe repairing case. With a twinkle in his eye, Sgt-Major Hamilton still recalls that just before he went in to the dock, O'Neill called him to his cell door. There in lurid terms the old lag revealed his intention of tying him up in court during cross examination. Having heard stories of experienced criminals playing merry-hell with young cops when they had them in the witness box , Hamilton was a badly frightended recruit when he left O'Neills cell. However it was all a fake. O'Neill pleaded guilty. Orderly to Sir Sydney Olivier Shortly afterwards young Hamilton was appointed an orderly to (then) Governor Sir Sydney Olivier at Headquarters House. He received his first promotion (Avcting Corporal) in the year 1910. He remembers a real hectic day back in 1912 when the street car riots took place, and to this day, he regards it as a classic example of mob-thinking, for it arose out of the smallest of reasons. The West India Electric Company, operators of the car services, decided to down their ticket schedule form seven to six for one shilling. Irate mobs rushed the trams, beat up conductors and metermen, smashed superstructure, pushed a car from the top of lower King Street down to the sea where it was brought up by the statue. It was only after many baton charges and the appearance of armed parties of police that the riot was checked. Adventure in Lawrence Bush In 1914 Corporal Hamilton was sub-officer in charge of the Franklin Town Station. One morning he was on an early patrol through the area. Passing through Lawrence Bush (now Lazy Road) he heard a cry. At first it seemed to be an animal in pain. Tracing th cry, he came to the mouth of a disused well. The cry came again and Hamilton knew it was a human voice. Summoning help, he sent for ropes and lanterns. When these came a volunteer was lowered in to the well. Brown the volunteer was pulled up bearing the broken body of a three year old girl in his arms. Identified as the infant of one Scott, the child was then taken to the hospital where she lived for a fortnight. The fall down the ninety-foot well had been too much for the little body. By dint of persevering investigation, the father was eventually found by Corporal Hamilton and Detective Sergeant A. Trinson (now retired) under the bed of his grandmother in Rae Town. In that confined dwelling Scott had lived for months. He was adjudged insance and sent to the mental hospital. During the War o f1914, Hamilton was posted to guard duty at the German internees camp. It is interesting to note that Mr Hamilton was once in charge of a station in South Camp Road, which has since been abandoned. It was situated next door to the premises where years later the infamous Cuban double murder of a decade ago was to occur. Death in Darling Street The Darling Street riots produced the second instance of Sgt Major Hamilton's flirts with death. When the labour situation in connection with the reconstruction of city streets burst into faming warfare in Darling Street, Sergeant (then) Hamilton marched out of the Centralm Police Station with the first party. He was second in command to Staff Sgt.Major Humphrey. But this was a baton party and the mob was too much for them. An aerial avalanche of stones and bottles broke upon the outnumbered constables. Outnumbered by fifty to one there was nothing to do but retreat. But this was easier said than done. Faced by a murder bent mob bearing down on them, the police broke and ran for it. In the first volley, Sgt Hamilton had been badly wounded in the hip. Unable to move alone fast, he managed to crawl over a barbed wire fence. But he was seen by the killers and chased. He knew it was death in any case, but he wanted to get to somewhere where he could make some sort of a stand. In that area near to and indeed part of the criminal kingdom, where even in times of quiet, constables walked in pairs, he knew it was hopeless to seek help. But unexpectedly something happened. Entering a yard with the pack at his heels, Sgt Hamilton saw an old woman sitting at the door of her crude shack. She beckoned to her and mentioned that he should go inside and secrete himself. Fearing a trap he nevertheless took the chance. At best he could fight with a wall to his back. Meanwhile the outside shouting mob had deployed into the yard and was demanding the old woman if she had seen a uniformed constable. In happy amazement, Hamilton heard her give them the wrong direction in the most painstaking fashion. When the armed parties of constables later arrived and restored order after a few lives were lost, the old lady went out and brought in a rescue detail. As Mr Hamilton puts it himself "I stumbled opon an angel in a hell hole!" This Stick For Hire The 'Big Tree' men of a generation ago are but legends to younger Kingstonians. Those doughty warriors of time encompass 'Stick' and the 'Knuckleduster' who haunted the Great Cotton area by the Horse-Trough on South Parade have passed on with an era. Long Johnny!...tall and foul king of the Dog-catchers...specialist in the art of beating up. Price list and everything ready for his victims...and if the prospect to be beaten was too tough for Long Johnny ...and if you asked for your money back, since there had been no beating-up...why then Long Johnny simply lay into you. Wialla! Christended Amanda Cargill swashbuckling Queen of the West, terror of men twice her weight...who would take your galss from your lips and swallow your drink...and if you protest...five feet five of fighting femininity just tears into you, and through you, and over you...and you are a ahospital case. Ironman Garvey...Jimmy Doghead...Dorcas Ward...all their names, legends to most Kingstonians...Sgt Major Hamilton knew them in the flesh, and looking back this honest, likeable ex-cop dismisses them with "they weren't so hard you know..." Retirement On the morning of May 25, 1946, Sgt Major Hamilton hangs up his ceremonial sword for the last time and severed a link that has witnessed the end of forty years. Sereving under 10 Governors, 4 Inspectors General and 1 Commissioner, he has seen much in his time. Now in his beautiful home on the Waterloo Road, the country-boy has left green Pratville for the dusty city and made good turns the soil he loves so well and views with pride his magnificent pears and the growing bananas. With his charming much travelled wife (a personaility in her own right) they make their house a happy rendezvous for many old and new friends." Unquote. Condition: Medals toned about EF

A well documented 'Passchendaele Ridge, October 1917' Great War bravery and campaign service group of 4: Private William Walter Geary, 12th Battalion Middlesex Regiment - Military Medal. GV first type (6221 Pte W. Geary. 12/Middx R.) - 1914-15 Star (G-6221 Pte. W. Geary, Midd'x R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (G-6221 Pte. W. Geary. Midd'x R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (G-6221 Pte. W. Geary. Midd'x R.) Important: The award of the Military Medal is confirmed as being published in the London Gazette issue of 28 January 1918 Note: Reference 'The Great War Medal Collectors Companion' (H. Williamson,) the LG date of publication is for gallantry awards for the Battle of Passchendaele Ridge in October 1917 William Walter Geary was a native of Ringwood, Hampshire, England, where he was born - according to a date shown in his enslitment papers - on 1 August 1888. Prior to his enlistment into the British Army on 18 August 1914, he is recorded variously as being by trade a 'Butcher' and employed as a 'Labourer', and residing at 3 Victoria Cottages, Moortown, Ringwood, Hampshire. Initially he served with the Cavalry of the Line, the 10th Cavalry Reserve Regiment at the Curragh, Ireland - but after run-ins with authority he was was on 23 October 1914, transferred to the 12th Battalion Middlesex Regiment. He was appointed a regimental 'Drummer' on 31 November 1914. He is recorded as having embarked for theatre of war 'France' on 25 July 1915. William remained with the 12th Battalion Middlesex Regiment through to 13 April 1918 when he is recorded as having transferred to the Royal Fusiliers, and thence in quick succession posted to 2/2 Londons, and finally transferred to the 10th Essex Regiment 'In-the-Field' on 5 May 1918. Post-war, William Geary, enlisted for the Territorial Force in 1921, and served with his local TF regiment, 7th Battalion Hampshire Regiment. Inspite of his earlier conspicuous military services during the Great War, and promotion in 1921 to the rank of Corporal, his period of service with the Territorials was marked by indifference, as reflected in his discharge on 18 March 1922 'Conduct Unsatisfactory' There are several sets of interesting service papers for this recipient extant and accessible at The National Archives Note: The reduced size MID emblem on the riband of the Interallied Victory medal is not a confirmed award and is only here sold as found Condition: VF

A well documented 'Royal Household' campaign & royal commemorative medal group of 16: Head Chauffeur, William Leslie Chivers, The Staff of the Royal Household of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II late British Army - The 1939-45 Star - The France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Coronation Medal 1953 - Portugal: Visit to London Medal 1955 - Sweden: Royal Household Medal. Gustaf VI Adolf issue 31mm - Sweden: Royal Household Medal. Gustaf VI Adolf issue 24mm - Denmark: Royal Household Medal. Frederick IX issue. Silver with crown - France: Medal of Honour. Silver gilt (Paris Mint cornucopia poincons on rim) - Italy: Visit to London Medal 1958. Silver - Germany (Federal Republic): Order of Merit. Medal of the Order - Iran: Homaoun Medal. Silver - Thailand: Order of the Crown. Medal of the Order - Nepal: Order of Dakshina Bahu. Medal of the Order. Silver - Ethiopia: National Service Medal 1st Class Note: The first five medals mounted in the court-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The others loose as issued Important: Sold together with an archive of original 'named' documentation for every medal except the campaign medals and the Ethiopian award, as under; - Coronation Medal 1953 award certificate from Buckingham Palace (Mr William Chivers) - Unrestricted Permission to Wear: Sweden Royal Household Medal 31mm. 16 Aug 1954 - Unrestricted Permission to Wear: Portugal Gold Medal Order of Christ (sic) 16 Nov 1955 - Unrestricted Permission to Wear: Sweden Royal Household. 5th Size. 12 Jul 1956 - Unrestricted Permission to Wear: France Medal (Gold Medal) -sic - 7 Jun 1957 - Unrestricted Permission to Wear: Denmark: Royal Household Medal. 20 Aug 1957 - Unrestricted Permission to Wear: Italy: Visit to London Medal 1958. Silver. 21 Jul 1958 - Unrestricted Permission to Wear: Germany Order of Merit. Medal. 12 Dec 1958 - Unrestricted Permission to Wear: Iran Homaoun Medal. 30 Jun 1959 - Unrestricted Permission to Wear: Thailand Order of the Crown. Gilt Medal. 5 Oct 1960 - Unrestricted Permission to Wear: Nepal Order of Dakshin Bahu. Medal. 18 Nov 1960 - Confidential Letter on H.M. Yacht Britannia letter head re Swedish medal - Sweden Award Certificate: Royal Household Medal. Silver. 28 June 1954 - Portugal Award Certificate: Visit to London Medal. 25 Oct 1955 - Sweden Award Certificate: Royal Household Medal 5th Size 24mm. 8 Jun 1956 - France: Medaille d'Honneur (Vermeil). 15 Apr 1957 - Denmark: Award Certificate & letter: Royal Household Medal. 16 Jul 1957 - Italy Award Letter from Italy Embassy: Visit to London Medal 1958. Silver. 9 May 1958 - Germany Award Certificate: Order of Merit. Medal of the Order. 29 Sep 1958 William Leslie Chiver, the son of Albert and Mary Jane Chivers, was a native of New Malden, Surrey, England, where he was born on 8 September 1907. At the time of William's baptism on 4 October 1907, his father was described as being employed as a 'Cab Driver' - which must have heavily influenced William's choice of career, as he too became a driver being appointed a Head Chauffeur to the Royal Household of Her Mahesty Queen Elizabeth II. In 1904 William resided with his family at 2 Belmont Villas, Seaforth Terrace, West Barnes. By 1911 William was then living with his large family - at the family residence located at 67 Dorain Road, Rayner Park, Wimbledon. William married Violet M. Smith, at London, England, in the last quarter of 1929. William is finally recorded as having died at Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, sometime in the second quarter of 1978 Interestingly, William's son, Derek Chivers, also followed his father into the British Army and subsequent service with the Royal Household. In an article published in the 'Henley Standard' on 12 March 2012, he made several mentions of his fathers 'Royal Service' as the Head Chauffer to Queen Elizabeth as under; Quote, A man from Sonning Common is hoping to be reunited with the woman he played cricket with as a boy ? the Queen. Derek Chivers, 77, is the son of the royal family?s former head chauffeur, William Leslie Chivers, and once lived in the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace. In the summer, he would go to Balmoral, the family?s Scottish retreat, where he would enjoy playing sports with a young Princess Elizabeth. Mr Chivers has many memories of that time and would like the chance to meet the Queen when she visits Henley on June 25 and thank her for all she did for his family. "I was lucky enough to go everywhere with my father," he said. "I used to go up to Balmoral in the school holidays as well as to Sandringham and Windsor Castle. "I had an absolutely marvellous time with our Queen." Mr Chivers snr began driving the royal family in late 1945 when he was demobbed from the army. His son said: "He started with Princess Margaret and then with Princess Elizabeth for a couple of years. "Then he drove King George VI and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, when he became head chauffeur. "I played cricket with both the princesses and it was a happy time. We were all friends together." He said the two princesses loved games and Elizabeth liked to both bat and bowl when they played cricket. "The princesses were both very good and of course they loved horses too. "The royals are marvellous horse people and I think that?s where the Princess Royal got her love for horses." Mr Chivers left the Royal Mews when he joined the Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers. He served for three years and saw active service in Egypt and Jordan. After being demobbed, he went into service like his father. He married Ann in 1954 and the couple have two daughters and three grandchildren. They have lived in Sonning Common for almost 13 years. Mr Chivers said: "I would love to go and see the Queen and say to her, ?I don?t know if you would remember me, Your Majesty, but my father was your head chauffeur ? she will remember him. "I am very proud of the medals I earned and very proud to serve our wonderful Queen. We are very lucky as a country to have such a wonderful person." Unquote. The large quantity of ephemera at one time housed in an album, the larger ones folded at some time, and all with remains of adhesive marks on reverse, otherwise very good - and a scarce archive of original award documents Some of the medals being rare, in particular the issues from Nepal, Italy, Portugal Condition: British medals GVF all others EF

A well documented ?World Wars? campaign and long service medal group of 6: Sergeant Charles Swansborough Gordon Highlanders, late Corps of Commissionaires and Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (10282 Pte. C. Swansborough, A. & S. Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (10282 Sjt. C. Swansborough, A. & S. H.) - Interallied Victory Medal (10282 Sjt. C. Swansborough, A. & S. H.) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Corps of Commissionaires Long Service. Silver & enamel (C. Swansborough) Charles Swansborough was a native of the parish of Barony, Glasgow, Scotland, where he was born on, 18 February 1889. He enlisted into the British Army at Glasgow on 3 December 1906, at which time he was posted to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Charles experienced considerable overseas service, including pre-war service in South Africa, February 1908-December 1912; Malta, January 1910-November 1912 and India, November 1912-October 1914. He entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 19 December 1914. Post-war he served in India once more, March 1923-January 1924. By the time of being discharged at his own request on 10 April 1925, Charles had served for 18 years 129 days with ?The Colours?. Subsequently employed as a ?Commissionaire? he re-enlisted in the British Army, at Aberdeen, Scotland. on 28 November 1939, and was posted to the Gordon Highlanders. A married man, his wife Agnes Cooper Swansborough and children, Harriet Jane Taylor Swansborough and Charles Sim Swansborough, were all recorded as his next of kin residing at 34 Albyn Place, Aberdeen. At the time of taking his final discharge from the British Army on 16 July 1942, Charles Swansborough was holding the rank of Company Quarter Master Sergeant, and had served for 2 years 231 days with ?The Colours? during the Second World War. The medals mounted in the court-style for display Sold together with below following original items of ephemera; - Soldier?s Small Book - Soldier?s Service and Pay Book - Second and Third Class Certificates of Education - Character Certificate 1925 - Discharge Certificate 1925 Condition: Mostly VF

A well documented and illustrated 'Drum Sergeants' campaign and long service campaign group of 4: Band Sergeant Henry Waterfield 1st Battalion Manchester Regiment late 63rd Regiment - Afghanistan medal 1878-80. No clasp (1695. Pte H. Waterfield. 63rd Regt.) - Egypt Medal. Reverse dated 1882, no clasp (1695. Pte H. Waterfiel*. */*anch: R.) - Military LS&GC Medal. Victorian issue (169*. **L. H. Waterfield. M**ch: R.) - Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star obverse dated 1882 Note: Some edge wear with consequent loss of detail to naming as denoted by * above Henry Waterfield born circa 1853, in the Parish of Barony, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He attested for service with the British Army at Cork, Ireland on 18 July 1870. At time of his enlistment he claimed to be 16 years and 10 months of age, and described himself as having been a 'Musician' by Trade. In his subsequent military career, he received steady promotion as follows; Appointed 'Bandmsan' 12 February 1876; Lance-Corporal 1 August 1884; Corporal 19 October 1886; Bandsman & Corproal 21 June 1888; Band Sergeant 5 August 1889. By the date he took his final discharge from the British Army on 30 September 1897, he had accrued 27 years and 75 days service with the Colours. His overseas postings were; - India: 7 October 1870 - 18 August 1880 (9 years 316 days) - Afghanistan: 18 August 1880 - 9 September 1881 (1 year and 23 days) - India: 10 September 1881 - 6 September 1882 (362 days) - Egypt: 7 September 1882 - 2 November 1882 (57 days) Sold together with hard-copy set of the recipients service papers, and several photographs of the recipient, in which the recipient is identified as Band Sergeant and with his medals-up The medals mounted in the court-style for display purposes Condition: Usual contact wear to Egypt and LSGC medals thus GF and better

A well documented and rare to unit, colonial group of 4: Major Herbert Newton Lee, O.B.E., Royal Army Pay Corps, late 'East African Military Audit Department, and sometime resident of Zanzibar and later Trinidad and Barbados - 1914-15 Star (Major H.N. Lee) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Major H.N. Lee) - Interallied Victory Medal (Major H.N. Lee) - Zanzibar: Order of the Brilliant Star . 3rd Class neck badge, with full neck cravat riband Important: Sold together with 7 x scarce original award documents including original warrants for the Zanzibar Order and OBE, letters and translations from the Chancery of Zanzibar etc Herbert Newton Lee was a native of London, England, where was born on 15 June 1890. Herbert pursued a long and distinguished career in the British overseas colonies, and protected areas, including East Africa and in particular the Sultanate of Zanzibar. During the Great War he gained a commission and served with the East African Military Audit Department. In respect of his services during the Great War he was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (Military Division) published in the London Gazette issue of 18 June 1918. In the inter-war years he remained working along the East African littoral, and in 1933 was awarded the Order of the Brlliant Star of Zanzibar for his services to the administration there. During the Second World War he re-joined the British Army as a Captain in the Royal Army Pay Corps. After the Second World War he held various appointments in the West Indies including in Trinidad and Barbados in which latter place he died on 13 July 1954. Condition: GVF

A well documented and scarce to regiment \'Old Contemptibles\' group of 4: Staff Sergeant William. J. Hopkins, Army Pay Corps - 1914 Star. With original clasp \'5th Aug.- 22nd Nov.1914 (1284 St. W.J. Hopkins. A.P.C.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1284 S.Sjt. W. J. Hopkins. A.P.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1284 S.Sjt. W. J. Hopkins. A.P.C.) - Military LS&GC Medal. GV first type (1284 S.Sjt. W. J. Hopkins. R.A.P.C.) William Hopkins enlisted for the British Army on 19 August 1902. He is confirmed as first entered a theatre of war \'France & Flanders\' on 18 August 1914. His Medal-Index-Card confirms his entitlement and award to the dated clasp to his \'Mons\' Star The group is sold together with several items of original ephemera including a fine period Christmas Card signed from his childrenm plus Filed Service Postcards, and photographs one signed of the Royal personages Condition: Ephemera fine, Medals GVF

A well documented Civil Municipal Police gallantry and long service group of 3: Sergeant Christopher Waldron, Liverpool City Police 1). Liverpool Shipwreck & Humane Society General Medal. Silver issue with integral silver brooch buckle. (To PS 71 G (Christopher Waldron) For Gallant Service. 14th Dec: 1914.) 2). Liverpool City Police Good Service Medal. Bronze issue with type I riband with integral bronze buckle. Presented by Watch Committee 28th July 1922 (Sergt 30 "D" Christopher Waldron.) 3). Liverpool City Police Good Service Medal. Silver issue with type I riband with integral bronze buckle. Presented by Watch Committee 28th July 1927 (Sergt 35 "H" Christopher Waldron.) Note: All 3 x medals contained in their leatherette cases of issue, that for the Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society award having the society logo gilt tooled on the case lid Sold together with a large quantity of original ephemera and photographs, many of the latter notated on reverse. This is a heavy lot, and is reflected in the postage quote Important: The specific circumstances of the gallant deeds for which Christopher Waldron was awarded the Liverpool and Shipwreck Humane Society 'Silver' medal was published in the annual report of the society , July 1915, as under; Quote, Silver Medal and Certificate of Thanks to PC 71G, Christopher Waldron, for stopping a runaway horse attached to a lurry in Wellington Road, Wavertree on December 14th. Unquote. Christopher Waldron, who was born circa 1882, was a native of Liverpool, Lancashire, England. His father, Christopher Waldron, was an Irish Immigrant, who was employed as a Fireman in Liverpool. Having joined the Liverpool City Police sometime in 1902, Christopher was brought to notice during the Irish Religious Riots of circa 1909, during which he suffered a broken leg while apprehending an Irish rabble rouser, a local newspaper recording; Quote, "We Are The Boys of Wexford" Constables Leg Broken Liverpool Man Sharply Punished "A further sequel to the recent religious rowdyism was heard by Mr Kinghorn, reputy-stipendary magistrate, at the Liverpool Police Court, to-day, when Thomas Wilson (40) appeared in the dock, charged with drunk and disorderly in Great Homer Street and with assaulting Police-Constables Hood and Waldron. Chief Detective-Inspector Holbrook, who prosecuted, explained that prisoner was originally charged with causing grievous bodily harm to Police-Constable Waldron, whose leg was broken, but there was no evidence that the injury was caused by a direct blow, and the charge was therefore reduced to one of assault. Evidence was given that on July 13th prisoner was seen by the officers going along Great Homer Street. He was drunk, using obscene language and shouting out "We are the boys of Wexford". As he refused to desist the officers took him into custody. He went quitely for about 30 yards, when he suddenly kicked out, catching Hood on the right ankle, and he also kicked Waldron, who fell to the ground. The latter officer was unable to rise, and he was conveyed to the Northern Hospital, where it was found that his leg was broken just above the ankle. Prisoner told the court that he could not remember anyhting about the occurrence. Mr. Kinghorn, told the prisoner who had 13 prior convictions against him, that it was a serious business to interfere with officers in the course of their duty. He would have to go to prison for seven months in all." Unquote. During the Great War, Christopher, enlisted in the British Army on 3 August 1915, and served with the 1/7th West Yorkshire Regimen, attaining the rank of Acting Sergeant. For his services in the Great War he was entitled to the British War and Interallied Victory medals as well as a Silver War Badge, this last issued to him in respect of 'Sickness' contracted during service. He was discharged from the British Army on 7 February 1919, and shortly thereafter re-joined the Liverpool City Police, with which force he ended his career as a Sergeant. In retirement he relocated to Glocestershire, where he lived with his family at 18 Orchard Close, Longford, Gloucestershire, and is recorded as having died on 11 November 1953 A splendid photograph of the recipient in Police Sergeant uniform with gallantry medal on right breast, campaign medals and riband of Police Good Service medal is here illustrated, together with another of the recipient wearing a 'Chain of Office'! Sold together with a large quantity of original ephemera and photographs, many of the latter notated on reverse. This is a heavy lot, and is reflected in the postage quote Condition: Medals mostly EF

A well documented French \'Armour\' combat & campaign medal group of 3 for the Algerian War of Independence: Trooper Jean Maurice Sylvain Brazillet, 1st Squadron 27th Dragoons / 27?me r?giment de dragons - Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combattant). With French Paris Mint marks - Medal for Security Operations & Maintenance of Order clasp 'Algerie'. Paris Mint - The North Africa medal M?daille d'Afrique du Nord). Paris Mint Sold together with below following original ephemera; - Letter dated 30 April 1980 confirming the award of the Carte du Combattant - Letter dated 15 July 1969 pertaining to the recipients civil employment - Official 'Brevet Militaire' (1957-1958) with photo ID of recipient - Official Military Identity Card, with photo ID, this dated 1958 - Official Service Record 'Livret Inividuel' that confirms recipients service Jean Maurice Sylvain Brazillet, was a native of Tauxigny, Loches, Indre et Loire, France, where he was born on 21 March 1935. Jean joined the French Army in 1955 and was posted to the 1st Squadron 27th Dragoons in 1956 (a regiment of considerable antiquity with it's origins dating back to its raising in 1674 - and dissolved in 1918 - re-raised in 1956). He served in Germany between 4 July 1956 - 18 November 1956, prior to being posted with his regiment to Algeria where he disembarked on 23 November 1956, and remained in theatre on active service through to 3 November 1958 - on which latter date he embarked for return to France. During their service in Algeria the 27th Dragoons was deployed to south Oran, and latterly in south Algiers. For his service in theatre with the 22nd Dragoons, he is confirmed entitled to all 3 medals as listed The ribands of all the medals fitted with two-pronged mounting pins, or 'epingles', as traditionally worn in the French style Condition: Medals EF

A well documented Indian Army & 'Pakistan' service campaign & long service group of 8: Major (QM) Edgar Nicholas Haly, British Special List Pakistan Army, late Pakistan Engineers, Indian Unattached List and Somerset Light Infantry - British War Medal. Silver issue (27764 Cpl. E.N. Haly. Som.L.I.) - Interallied Victory Medal (27764 Cpl. E.N. Haly. Som.L.I.) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Coronation Medal 1953 - Military LS&GC. GV 3rd issue with 'India' bar (A-R Q.M.Sjt. E.N. Haly, I.U.L. attd A.F.I.) - Pakistan: Pakistan Medal (Independence Medal) 1947 (T/Maj E.N. Haly. S.L.Q.M. Note: Recipients 'Record of Service' lists the India Service Medal rather then the Defence Medal - but the latter is what was presumably issued and, certainly 'as-worn' by the recipient. 1935 Jubilee Medal confirmed as issued under 'India' allocation, and the 1953 Coronation Medal issued under 'Pakistan' allocation. The Pakistan Medal is correctly officially impressed Sold together with a quantity of original ephemera and insignia including; - Officers Record of Service Army Book 439 - Chronological Statement of Personal History November 1915 - December 1953 (3 x type-script pages including Pakistan Service) - Testimonial from Brigadier T.H. Boss, Group Commandant, H.Q. Group 2, Prisoner of War Camps, dated 21 January 1947 - Letter on letter head of Commander in Chief Pakistan Army (Sir Douglas Gracey) 15 January 1951 - Testimonial - Letter from Engineer-inChief's Branch, GHQ, Rawalpindi dated 6 December 1953 - Letter from Ex-Services Association Pakistan dated 9 June 1950 - Set of stitched/sewn medal ribbon bars - Pakistan Engineers Officers gilt and white metal cap badge. This with brass slider - Pakistan Engineers Officers white meta bere badge. This with pin-back fittings as issued Edgar Nicholas Hayly was born in England on 12 July 1899. During the Great War, aged only 16 years, he joined the British Army in November 1915. He subsequently served overseas in Egypt and Palestine with the Somerset Light Infantry, and was 'Wounded-in-Action' in July 1917. By the time the Great War ended, he had been promoted Sergeant. In December 1920 he proceeeded to India with his regiment and then began a 32 year period of service in British India and later Pakistan. In July 1924 Edgar transferred to the Indian Army - Indian Unuattached Lists - and for many years was employed as an Instructor to variious Auxiliary Force India volunteer units, including with the Delhi Contingent, Cawnpore Contingent and finally as Regimetnal Sergeant Major of the Calcutta Scottish in January 1941. In February 1941 he was granted a commission as Lieutenant-Quartermaster. His Second Wolrd War services were varied and covered all of the Indian Subcontinent, including amongst his appointments were; - Attachment to United States Army Mission & Chinese New First Army as Liaison Officer - Commandant 'Camp Z' an Italian POW Camp Between August 1947- December 1953, with the rank of Major he served on contract with the British Special Lists of the Pakistan Army. His duties included being in charge of Officer Records - he prepared the first Paksitan Army Lists; Deputy Adjutant & Quartermaster General with H.Q. Division Pakistan Army (dealing with the many border problems between Pakistan and India), and from March 1951 was Stores and Administrative Officer of the newly formed Pakistan Army Engineers. In December 1953 Major Haly returned to the United Kingdom on the termination of his contract The medals mounted in the swing-style and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended form a mounting bar, this latter retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A well documented Jock\'s Great War \'Killed-in-Action\' medal group of 3: Private Joseph Kerr, 13th Battalion (Lothian Regiment) Royal Scots - 1914-15 Star (18345 Pte J. Kerr. R. Scots.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (18345 Pte. J. Kerr. R. Scots.) - Interallied Victory Medal (18345 Pte. J. Kerr. R. Scots.) Sold together with: - Royal Scots. Bi-metal glengarry cap badge. Complete with original reverse loop fittings Killed-in-Action: Private Joseph Kerr is confirmed \'Killed-in-Action\', France, on, 27 February 1916 Medals verification: All 3 x medals confirmed as entitled per the respective Great War medal rolls of the Royal Scots, cited below: - 1914-15 Star: Reference WO 329/2612 - British War Medal. Silver issue: Reference WO 329/631 - Interallied Victory Medal: Reference WO 329/631 Joesph Kerr was born at, Ashkirk, Roxburghshire, Scotland, in 1886. He was the son of Mary Kerr of Hundalee Farm Cottage, Jedburgh. By trade Joseph was a \'Forester\' and due to his work had connections working landed estates, and forests, across the \'Scottish Borders\' region. Prior to enlisting he was a Forester on the Shieldhall Estate, near Biggar, and he also well known in the Hawick and Jedburgh districts. He enlisted at Hamilton, Lanarkshire, on, 9 January 1915, and posted to the Royal Scots - the oldest infantry regiment of the British Army, vis the 1st of Foot - subsequently being posted to, 13th Battalion (Lothian Regiment), Royal Scots. He first entered theatre of war, \'France\', on, 9 July 1915, at which time he was a member of \'C\' company, and saw service at the great battle of Loos, in September 1915. Having survived the bloodletting at Loos, Joseph was later \'Killed-in-Action\' when 13/Royal Scots was back in the front line at line at Hulluch. The life and supreme sacrifice of Joseph Kerr is commemorated upon the Commonwealth War Graves \'Loos Memorial\' The recipients service papers (a large set) are extant and are held & accessible at The National Archives Sold together with some copied hard-copy research including newspaper articles, that include his named portrait Condition: GVF

A well documented Kaisar-i-Hind 'Burma Service' group of 4 awarded to a Scottish recipient whose family had long association with Burma: Lieutenant A. T. Dawson, Rangoon Volunteer Rifles, late Vice President Maubin Municipality - Kaisar-I-Hind Medal. GV 2nd class, 2nd type silver. This with integral top brooch bar - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. A. T. Dawson.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911 (A. T. Dawson, Vice Presdt. Maubin Municipality) - Volunteer LSGC. GV issue (2nd Lieutt A T Dawson Rangoon Vol. Rfls) Note: The Durbar Medal is Privately engraved in contemporary style with seriffed capitals Important: Below following are some references apertaining to the recipients awards; - Kaisar-i-Hind: Gazette of India 1 January 1919 - British War Medal: Medal Index Card - Volunteer LSM: Indian Army Order No. 292 of 1915 Alexander Thomas Dawson - a colonial Scot - was born in Burma on 13 June 1872, the son of Thomas Dawson, a Scottish merchant of Rangoon, Burma. He was subsequently educated at Hutchesons Grammar School, Glasgow. On 17 November 1894 he was admitted to the Middle Temple and was called to the Bar on 30 June 1897. Alexander worked all of his professional life in Burma, the land of his borth, and in which his family had lived, worked and prospered over several generations. He was appointed Public Prosecutor in Maubin in 1898. In 1914 he helped establish Dawson?s Bank and was the manager of the branch in Maubin. According to his brother, Alexander was awarded the KIH for his civic services to Maubin and in particular his directing and introduction of improved water drainage and supply In Maubin which as a result greatly reduced the occurrence of Cholera and other water borne diseases in that community Reference 'A Brief History of a branch of the Dawson Family of Dysart and Kirkladly, Co. Fife (1690-1840) and their descendents of Madras, Rangoon, and Pyapon, Burma: and Long Stanton, Cambridgeshire' (Percy W.L.Adams, 1952), for a fascintating history and insight into the lives of this remarkable Scottish family that thrived in Burma Sold together with a 'large' quantity of original letters and copied research, including a copy of a photograph of the recipient in legal gown and wig! The letters mostly correspondence dating from the early 1950's between the famous Glasgow medal collector 'Matt Taylor' and the recipients family, India High Commission etc Provenance: Matt Taylor Collection, Christies 2 November 1983 Condition: GVF

A well documented Killed-in-Action 'Italy' campaign medal group of 4: Private Leonard Frank Fears, 1st Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment, 4th Indian Division - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star - Italy Star - War Medal Important: Private Fears is confirmed as having been 'Killed-in-Action' in Italy on 26 September 1944 Sold together with; - Large official illuminated commemorative scroll for the next-of-kin - Official 'casualty' transmittal notice, with reverse enumerated for 4 x medals - Photo of recipient wearing Royal Sussex & '4th Indian Division Insignia - 3 X Photos of grave markers, inc 4th Ind Div insignia - Named & addressed box of issue for the campaign medals - 2 x letters from The War Office to recipients widow dated 1946 and 1947 Note: One of the letters torn in part, and the box of issue split at side, otherwise the ephemera in good condition At the time of his death in Italy on 26 September 1944, Leonard Fears, the son of Emma Grace Fears, was 26 years of age. His remains were interred at CWGC Coriano War Ridge Cemetery, India. Leonard left a widow, Iris Alice Fears of Hailsham, Sussex, England, and his campaign medals were sent to his wife, Mrs I.A. Fears, 1 Hillside Villas, Cadboro Road, Rye, Sussex The medals all with pristine folded ribands as issued NB: Basis the size of the scroll and special large envelop Condition: Medal EF

A well documented Malaya / Borneo campaign pair: Rifleman Krishnabahadur Gurung, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles - GSM 1918. EIIR 'Malaya' (21140924 Rfn Krishnabahadur Gurung 2 GR) - GSM 1962. Clasp 'Borneo' (21140924 Rfn Krishnabahadur Gurung 1/2 GR) Krishnabahadur Gurung was recruited at the Western Gurkha Depot Nepal on 8 November 1955. He subsequently served for a total of 15 years, taking his discharge at Singapore on 28 October 1968. At time of his discharge his military conduct was described as 'Exemplary' and the Testimonial in respect of his character states; Quote, Krishnabahadur is leaving the Army only as a result of rundown in strength of British Army in the Fra East. He is strong and very hard working. He has plenty of character and intelligence. Throughout his service he has received many good reports. He did particularly well on operations during confrontation where he was an acting Section Commander. He was most unlucky not to have obtained promotions as a result Unquote. The medals sold with a photocopied set of recipients service papers confirming all of above and his entitlement and issuance with 2 medals and clasps Condition: GVF

A well documented multi-clasp Egypt pair: Corporal James Alexander, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - Egypt 1882. \'TEK\' \'Suakin 85\' \'El Teb_Tamaai\' Nile\' (1676 Corpl J. Alexander, 1/Gord Highrs) - Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star dated 1882 James Alexander a native of West Church, Edinburgh, Scotland, was by Trade a \'Shoemaker\' aged 22 years when he enlisted for the British Army on 31 July 1868, and service with the 75th Foot James Alexander served his entire service of 23 years and 271 days with the 75th Foot which regiment became 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders in 1881. James took his discharge on 26 April 1892 Amongst the foreign stations Corporal Alexander served were; - China 1 year and 318 days - South Africa 3 years and 221 days - Malta 1 year and 144 days (another later tour was 3 years and 66 days - Egypt and Soudan 3 years and 104 days - Ceylon 3 years and 52 days The medals sold with a good and interesting set of copied service papers and entries from the respective medal rolls. All his medals and clasps are confirmed in his service papers. He did not qualify for a Long Service Medal, and his character was described as \'Good\' at time of discharge Condition: Feint pitting only on the medal and some minor scratches on reverse of Star otherwise VF

A well documented North West Frontier of India & South African War campaign medal pair with badges/ephemera: Sergeant Joseph Massey 2/8th Manchester Regiment late 'F' Company, 1st Gordon Highlanders - IGS 1895. Silver 'ROC' 'PF 97-78' 'Tirah 97-98' (4519 Pte J Massey 1st Bn Gord: Highrs) - QSA Medal. 'Cape Colony' ' Paardeberg' (4519 Pte J Massey 1st Bn Gord: Highrs) - Silver War Badge. Reverse officially numbered 81107 - A.T.A. 'Total Abstinence Medal, India'. With integral 'Fidelity' riband bar - Punjab Bengal Army Football Association. Prize Medal (Pte J. Massey) - Murree Brewery Football Cup. Winners silver medal ( '1897 J. Massey') Note: IGS 1895 with a customised side carriage clasp attachment between first and second clasp - and typical thus. The Silver War Badge with replacement pin on reverse. The football medals both silver but not hallmarked The Punjab Bengal Army Football Association, with obverse; A wreath in centre of which is engraved 'Punjab Bengal Army Football Assoctn, Competition Held at Umballa 1895-96'. Reverse; Plain except for inscription on 5 x lines 'Final Tie - The Gordon Highlanders - Beat - The PA's (Somersetshire L.I.) 1-0 - 23 Entries. The recipients name engraved around edge 'Pte J. Massey' The Murree Brewery Football Cup winners medal with obverse; An engraved dedpiction / image of the 'Trophy Cup'. Reverse; Circular legend '* Winner * Murree Brewery Football Cup', with central inscription on 2 x lines '1897 J. Massey' Important: Both campaign medals, all the clasps and the Silver War Badge confirmed as entitled in the respective medal rolls all held at The National Archives; - Ref WO 100/78 & WO 100/89 for India General Service Medal 1895 - Ref WO 100/203 for Queens South Africa Medal 1899-1902 - Silver War Badge Roll Sold together with a large quantity of original ephemera, in mostly fair, chipped and creased condition, the larger earlier photos taped, the smaller photos mounted on card dividers, including but not restricted to; - Pocket Note Book diary. With approx 45-50 pages of Boer War entries - Letter of character reference dated 7/6/1899, from 1/Gordons Officer A.S. Wingate - Photo of recipient in civilian dress wearing his campaign medals - Photo of son in full kilt highland dress wearing his father's medals - Several photographs of recipient and other family members - Regimental 'Tug of War Champions 1895-96 & 1896-97 'F' Coy 1/Gordons - Large group photo regimental 'Khud' Champions India, 1896, 'F' Coy 1/Gordons - Group photo regimental footballers Manchester Regiment - Silver War Badge letter No 81107 to Massey J. late No 3386 Sgt 8/Manch 21/11/16 - Great War Disharge Certificate from the Territorial Force Imp: Most if not all of the group photos with the recipient Identified within The diary (back card cover missing and few pages loose) is especially interesting, and with added bonus of being legible throughout in pencil. Amongst the anecodtes and entries are; - A satirical 'Menu' of troopship dinner menu, inc meat dishes dated Indian Mutiny 1857! - The march to Paardeberg and and skirmishes en-route - Coming under rifle fire on several occassions - Burial of a fallen comrade, - Capture by the battalion of 2 x 'Germans' amongst the Boers - Full account of the battle of Paardeberg and capture/surrender of General Cronje - Entering the defeated Boer General Cronje's Laager and finding a Mauser pistol - Visits and speeches to the troops by 'Fighting Mac' and Lord Roberts Joseph Massey, was a native of Hulme, Lancashire, England, where he was born circa 1873. By trade he described himself as a 'Printer' and was 19 years and 6 months of age when he enlisted at Manchester, England, on 31 August 1892, for service with the British Army, and the 'Gordon Highlanders'. At time of his enlistment, he joined under an alias 'Joseph Pollard'. Joseph subsequently served overseas in the East Indies (briefly in Ceylon and mostly in India) for 5 years and 265 days between 27 January 1893 to 18 October 1898, during which time he served in the Chitral campaign of 1895, and was again in the thick of the fighting on the North West Frontier of India during the Punjab Frontier and Tirah expeditions of 1897-1898, during which both Joseph and his regiment covered themselves in glory for their forward gallantry at Dargai in October 1897. After a brief - 55 days - transit in Egypt in 1898, Joseph returned to the United Kingdom in December 1898. Joseph Massey next served overseas during the South African War, where between 9 November 1899 to 29 April 1900, he took part in the capture of Paardeberg, but shortly therefater being invalided back to the United Kingdom. Joseph Massey took his discharge from the British Army on 30 August 1904, having completed 12 years service with the army, comprising 7 years with the Colours and 5 years on the Reserve. Joseph volunteered his services during the Great War when he enlisted in the Territorial Force on 27 October 1914, being posted to 2/8th Battalion Manchester Regiment. Promoted to Sergeant, Joseph Massey never served overseas and remained in the United Kingdom on home service only. On 15 March 1915, he was discharged at Southport, England, as being 'Medically Unfit for Further Service', and awarded a Silver War Badge in recognition of his services Comment: A superb regimental grouping to the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, which earned undying fame for their forward bravery in the storming and subsequent capture of the Dargai Heights, in October 1897, whereat no less than 2 x Victoria Crosses were earned by other-ranks of the 1/Gordons. Significantly, it should also be noted that it was 'F' Company of the regiment - the company in which Private Massey served throughout his India and South African campaign service - that was selected to lead the line in the storming of the Dargai Heights, their selection for that honour no doubt hevaily influenced by the fact that 'F' Coy were the reigning regimental 'Khud' champions in 1896, a distinction in their favour as being most fit company for the unique nature of mountain warfare on the North West Frontier of India The campaign medals mounted as worn in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended from a contemporary mounting bar, this latter retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings The recipients service papers are extant and available from The National Archives Condition: The medals are toned about VF

A well documented Palestine and Korea campaign group of 3 to a Jock who was noted for being 'Quite Excellent' in action, in Korea: Private George 'Geordie' Raeburn Easton, 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - GSM 1918. GVI first type 'Palestine 1945-48' (14191633 Pte. G. Easton. A. & S. H.) - Korea Medal 1950-53 (14191633 Pte. G. R. Easton. A. & S. H.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Important: The GSM medal & clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (ref WO 100/532). The medal rolls for the Korean War are not yet in the public domain, but all medals and clasps are confirmed as entitled and issued per the recipients original 'Certificate of Service' Sold together with quantity of original ephemera (as found) incuding but not restricted to; - Regular Army Certificate of Service (Red Book) - Letter to recipient from 'Hutch' Hutchinson, 22nd Special Air Service Regiment (Malaya) - Letter to recipients sister from 'Steve Stephen' Platoon Corporal 'D' Coy 1/Argylls Korea - Newspaper article from Falkirk newspaper regarding Steve Stephen 1/Argylls - Guide Map of Jerusalem / Information Sheet Army Welfare, East Palestine Sub-District - Army Form D 428 - Transmital receipt for 'Reservists Badge' - Transmital receipt for the Korean War medals - Copy of Death Certificate - A faded photo of 3 x BOR's in fatigues, with Geordie's Falkirk address on back - Army Form W5258 'Record of Service' - Passport photo of a Korean with ink inscription on back Most of above folded in a large worn leather wallet George 'Geordie' Raeburn Easton, the son of Simon and Jean Easton, was a native of Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, where he was born on 24 June 1946. By trade a 'General Labourer' Geordie enslited in the British Army on 24 June 1946, for service with his local regiment the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. His first overseas posting was with 1st Battalion Argyll and Suthelrand Highlanders in Palestine, where he served from 16 December 1946 through to 11 July 1948. He embarked with 1/Argylls to Hong Kong on 12 June 1949, and remained there through to 28 August 1950. His next stint of campaign service was in Korea between 29 August 1950 to 23 April 1951 (1/Argylls together with 1/Middlesex being the first British infantry regiments to serve in the Korean War). Geordie returned to Hong Kong on 24 April 1951 and remained in the Far East British Colony through to 3 September 1952. Geordie transferred to the Army Reserve on 30 October 1952, having completed 6 years and 92 days service with 'Colours'. He took his final discharge from the British Army on 23 June 1958, having completed a total service of 12 years On leaving the Army his final assessment of Conduct and Character was described as only 'Fair' as under; Quote, Private Easton has not done well in the Army. He does not like discipline and is headstrong. Provided he likes doing a particular job of work he does it quickly and efficiently. He is usually smart and well turned out. In spite of his charcter, I think he will do well as a Moulder as he is keen on the job. I think however that he will require careful handling if really good results are required. In Action in Korea, I know he was quite excellent Unquote. While Geordie appears to have been something of an indifferent soldier, the last sentence of approbation in above assessment is ample testimony to him having been an 'Excellent' soldier in combat during the Korean War! 1/Argylls experienced considerable combat during the Korean War as evinced by the below extracxt from a letter written by a comrade to Geordie's sister; Quote, We was both in the same slit trench dugout in Korea and we both mucked in and the 2 of us was very good mates in Korea & Hong Kong & Palestine. We was trapped one night in Korea at Packchon & I got him up and we both fled from our own trench as I was on guard that night & it was Geordies 1 hour sleep break & the Chinese poured up the hill at 3.30 in the morning but we got out the trench an drew back as ordered & fought the Chinks back Unquote. Geordie also appears to have been a popular comrade-in-arms with the other Jock's of his regiment, as evinced by the two letters from comrades that accompany the medals. The letter from Trooper Hutchinson of the Special Air Service Regiment, contains an anecdote worth the telling with regard to the perils of 'Parachute Drops' into the Malayan jungle, when suffering from a hang-over! Quote, I was on the beer in the canteen one night having a fine old time as I thought I was on nothing next morning at 5.15 in the morning the woke me up and told me that I was jumping at 6 - o - clock I near passed away. I had a big head and the bile on the road down I bloody well shit my-self a wee bit to crown it I landed on top of a 130 foot tree I was up it for 3/4 of an hr it was bloody awful..... Unquote. On leaving the Army, Geordie lived firstly at 35, River Street, Carron Road, Falkirk. He appears never to have married and is recorded as having died in Glasgow, Scotland, on 21 February 1978. At time of his death he was living at 264 Old Shettleston Road, Glasgow, was 51 years of age, and had been employed as a 'Road Ganger'. The medals all fitted with contemporary silk ribands. The UN medal with corded riband and intricate hinged pin mounting brooch as issued Condition: GVF

A well documented Parsi 'Shipping Agents' O.B.E. and campaign medal group of 5: Major Dinshaw Sorabji Khory, Messers McKinnon McKenzie & Co Ltd, late Karachi Auxiliary Force, Sind Volunteer Rifles & Somaliland Field Force - Officer Order of the British Empire. OBE.(Civil) Officer?s 2nd type breast badge - AGSM 1902. EDVII Silver 'Somaliland 1902-04' (Corpl. D. S. Khori, Som. F.F.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (882 Sgt. D. S. Khory, Sind Vol. Rif.) - Coronation Medal 1937 - VFLSM. GV issue (Sjt. D. S. Khory, Karachi A.F.) Important: Where known the order, medals and clasp are confirmed as entitled per the below following authorities; 1. O.B.E. published London Gazette 1 January 1938 2. AGS medal and clasp per respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/104) 3. British War Medal per Medal Index Card 4. Coronation Medal 1937 per respective medal roll under India allocation Major Dinshaw Soraji Khory was a prominent member of the Parsi Community domiciled in Karachi, Sind Province. The quantity of original documentation that is sold with the group idnicate that he was a long serving senior manager of British Shipping Agents 'Messers Mackinnon Mackenzie Ltd' responsible for handling the liners of the erstwhile British India Steam Navigation Company, and later the ships of P&O (Peninsula and Oriental Shipping Company Ltd) The documents that accompany the medals include; Letter, dated 5 January 1930, from the Government of India H.Q., Baluchistan District, Quetta, addressed to Captain Khory, congratulating him on the award of an M.B.E. (M.B.E. London Gazette 3 June 1930. ?Captain Dinshaw Soraji Khory, British India Steam Navigation Company Limited, Karachi); four other letters addressed to Khory; a Government of Sind notification, dated 30 August 1941, to Major Khory informing him that he had been appointed a Justice of the Peace of the Karachi District; a paper bearing his photograph, in uniform, entitled, 'Major D. S. Khory, M.B.E., Special First Class Magistrate, Karachi. Appointed since 1930 to try S.P.C.A. cases'; together with two photographs of the recipient - one in military uniform wearing the A.G.S. ribbon; the other in civilian dress wearing his medals, including both O.B.E. and M.B.E.. Also include are some copied gazette extracts for the awards of the O.B.E. and M.B.E. Condition: About GVF

A well documented Polish Officers \'Monte-Cassino\' medal group of 8: Medical Lieutenant Maksymilian Allerhand, 4th Border Light Artillery Regiment, 5th Kresowa Infantry Division, 2nd Polish Free Corps - Poland: Cross of Valour - Poland: Cross of Merit, 2nd Class with swords, enamelled - Poland: Monte Cassino Cross 1944, reverse officially numbered, ?26.527? - Poland: Award insignia of the 5th Infantry Division Badge - 1939-45 Star - Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Important: The Monte-Cassino Crss is correctly named in the block allocated to personnel of the 5th Kresowa Infantry Division, 2nd Polish Free Corps Note: The Officers 5 KPD Badge with a hallmark \'800\' on reverse and makers \'F.M. Lorioli, Miliano - Roma\' Accompanying the group are eight official named award cards, also the 2 x official .O.H.M.S. named card boxes sent to the recipient that contained his British Medals, one box with Stars and Defence Medal, and the other box with War Medal. The first box bears on reverse the stamp of the Polish Resettlement Corps Record Office, dated 11 July 1949, while the second box has stamp from Polish Recirds Aftermath Section and is dated 24 Mar 1950 (this latter also with official medal transmittal letter from the Under-Secretary of State For War - both boxes addressed to the recipient Mr M. Allerhand, Warrington General Hospital, Warrington, Lancs. A handwritten note with the medals indicates that \'Son states; Captured Russians and sent to Siberia. Released and escaped to join British Army in North Africa. Fought at Monte Cassino. Became a Doctor in Warrington Hospital. Committed suicide Condition: GVF

A well documented Royal Household group of 4: Head Stalker, Frank Gordon, R.V.M., Balmoral Estate, late Gordon Highlanders and Balmoral Highlanders - Royal Victorian Medal. GV silver issue - Coronation Medal 1911 - Jubilee Medal 1935 - King George V's Long & Faithful Service dated 1910-1930 & 'Thirty Years' bar (F. Gordon) Important: All except the 1911 Coronation medal verified - there being no extant medal roll for the 1911 Coronation Medal. In addition the recipient is confirmed as being entitled to a 1937 Coronation Medal Frank Gordon was born in 1879 at Crathie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He was a Crofter's son, and like his father who was a Ghillie on the Balmoral Estate during the reign of Queen Victoria - and a contemporary of the famous 'John Brown' - 'Geordie' was subsequently employed at the Balmoral Estate from 1894-1948, and thus working for 4 monarchs, vide, Queen Victoria, Edward VII, George V and George VI. Throughout his his Royal Service the recipient served as a Gamekeeper and Ghillie, becoming 'Head Stalker' in 1937 Frank Gordon is confirmed as having received his Royal Victorian Medal in 1928, and the Long and Faithful Service Medal in 1930. The recipient was also a member of the 'Balmoral Highlanders' which local corps was the official bodyguard to the monarch during their residence at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The medals mounted swing-style presumably 'as-worn' by the recipient, the contemporary ribands hanging from a pin-back brooch mounting bar Sold with an accompanying file of research including letter from the Royal Archives, copies of various medal rolls and local 'Royal' anecdotes apertaining to both Frank Gordon and his Father. Also see the photocopy photograph with Frank Gordon positively identified helping drawing in the nets on Loch Muick, Aberdeenshire, in which Frank is the imposing figure standing between the King Emperor GV and the future King Emperor George VI Condition: GVF

A well documented Second World War 'Burma 14th Army' campaign & long service medal group of 5: Company Sergeant Major Leonard Richard Percy Hills, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, late Royal Army Ordnance Corps & Royal Engineers - The 1939-45 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC. EIIR with Regular Army' bar (1943605 S.SGT L. R. P. Hills. R.E.M.E.) Sold together with a large quantity of original ephemera and photographs, including but not restricted to;; a. Large quantity (more then 50) of military photographs, many showing the recipient in uniform & including some with annotations on reverse b. Regular Army Certificate of Service (Army Form B.108) c. Soldiers Service and Pay Book (Army Book 64) d. Named card box of issue for LS&GC Medal Leonard Richard Percy Hills, son of Leonard Percy Hills (Storekeeper London Public Transport Board) and Ruth Hills (nee Melhuish), was born in, Gloucester, England, on 7 February 1921. By April 1939, the National Register of England & Wales records Leonard employed as an 'Operator Aircraft' (Machinist), and then residing with his parents at the family home located at, 51 Harewood Road, Heston & Isleworth, Middlesex, England. Leonard enlisted in the British Army on 14 October 1940, at which time he was posted to the Royal Engineers (his unique Army number is in the block allocate to the Royal Engineers in 1920). Leonard served 1 year and 10 days with the R.E, prior to being transferred to the Royal Army Ordnance Corps on 24 October 1941. Leonard was still serving with the R.A.O.C., when he embarked for overseas active service in Iraq from 4 December 1941. On 1 October 1942, Leonard transferred to the newly raised Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (R.E.M.E.), in which unit he remained throughout the rest of his long military career. Most of Leonard's army service, was spent on overseas service as under; - Iraq: 04/12/1941 - 17/12/1943 - India (inc Burma): 18/12/1943 - 03/10/1947 - Egypt: 06/09/1951 - 23/08/1954) - BAOR: 23/06/1958 - 26/08/1959 During his service in India, Leonard served in the Burma campaign, and in 1945 married Marjorie Louisa MacIntyre (born 1920) at, Bangalore, Madras Presidency. In February 1946, a son, Leonard Richard Charles Hills was born at Bangalore to the couple. Marjorie and the baby son travelled to England in 1946, where they arrived at Liverpool on 4 September, with their residence address shown as the Hills family residence at 51 Harewood Road, Heston & Isleworth, Middlesex. However, it is not known if the marriage remained successful, as Marjorie and son returned to India in 1948 (embarked from Liverpool on 24 April 1948), at which time they indicated that their permanent future country of residence was India. Leonard Hills was serving in India when India gained it's independence on 15 August 1947, and only embarked from India on 3 October 1947. Company Sergeant Major Hills took his final discharge from the British Army on 1 October 1959, by which time he had served 'With the Colours' for 18 years 353 days. His Military Conduct had been 'Exemplary' with the following 'Testimonial'; Quote, Company Sergeant Major Hills has always given every satisfaction in the execution of his duties. He has maintained an excellent standard of turn out and personal bearing throughout his service. He is loyal and intelligent and possesses a sense of humour. He is recommended for employment in any position of trust where the above qualities are values. Unquote Leonard Hills died in Luton, Bedfordshire, England, some time during the third quarter of 1999 - had he lived beyond 2003, he would have been eligible to apply and receive the General Service Medal 1918 with clasp 'Canal Zone', which retrospective award was only instituted in 2003 The medals mounted in the swing-style, all suspended from contemporary silk ribands and as worn by the recipient. The reverse of the medal mounting retaining the original hinged pin and clip fittings Condition: GVF

A well documented Subadar-Major\'s O.B.I. & campaign medal group of 8: Subadar-Major \'Sardar Bahadur\' Said Amir, O.B.I., 2nd Battalion 2nd Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment, late 59th Rifles, Indian Army - Order of British India. Ist Class 2nd type neck badge, gold and enamel - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (No.2121 Sepoy Saida Mir, 59/Rfls.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (121 Nk. Said Amir, 59 Rfls. F.F.) - Interallied Victory Medal (121 Nk. Said Amir, 59 Rfls F F) - IGSM 1908. GV 2nd type \'North West Frontier 30-31 (928 Hav.Said Amir, 2-12 F.F.R.) - War Medal - India Service Medal - Jubilee Medal 1935 Said Amir enrolled into the Indian Army on 28 June 1913. He was advanced to Jemadar in May 1931, Subadar in May 1934 and Subadar-Major in August 1940. The Indian Army List Supplement for 1939, confirms his war services; \'France\' from 18 August 1914 to 29 May 1915 (the earlier date evidently being the date he embarked from India); Iraq between 25 April 1916 to 9 June 1916 and the North West Frontier of India in 1930. The Jubilee Medal is confirmed on the 1935 Jubilee Medal roll (India allocation) Shortly after I had previously purchased these medals at source in Pakistan, I was in correspondence with Said Amir\'s former British Company Commander, the late Major W. I. \'Ian\' Campbell, 2/12 F.F.R., and his two original letters dated from 1997, accompany the group, as does a copied group photograph that Ian Campbell also sent and which includes Said Amir in uniform with medals up pre 1940. Below in full is the content of one of the letters apertaining to Said Amir; Quote, \" I am not sure whether Said Amir originally enlisted in 52nd Sikhs, F.F., or 59th (Scinde) Rifles F.F., but during the First World War 52nd Sikhs acted as feeder battalion to other overseas F.F. battalions but mainly 59th. In fact during that period 14 British Officers, 10 VCO\'s, 49 NCO\'s and 645 Sepoys served overseas. I am however sure that after the First World War ended a platoon inter alia of Pathans (Khattacks) returned to the battalion and amongst these was Said Amir, Shiraz Kahan (who became Subadar and was killed-in-action) and Mushraq Khan (Bugler) Said Amir was an upstanding man over 6 feet in height who looked one square in the face, a strict disciplinarian completely devoted to the battalion and to his men. He was a Khattack, who came from the area Trans-Indus between Kohat and Bannu. In 1940 6th and 7th battalions of the Regiment were raised and Subadar Said Amir was transferred with a draft of all rank to be Subadar Major of the new 7th battalion, which became the Training Battalion for Jungle Warfare for Frontier Force battalions engaged in the Burma Campaign, and it was with this battalion he served until retirement I imagine at the end of the 2nd World War To sum up, a fine man, a great friend and guide in their early days to Junior B.O\'s who had both the luck and the honour to be guided by his respectful advice. A fine man, and an outstanding V.C.O.. Ham aska yaa rakhta hain (I remember him). Unquote. The campaign and Jubilee medals professionally court-mounted by Spink, the Great War medals fitted with silk watered ribands. The mounting brooch bar retaining it\'s original long stout gilt pin and clasp fittings Sold together with below original and copied research; - 2 x Original letters by recipients former Company Commander to Mark Sellar, 1997 - Respective Extract page from 1942 Indian Army List - Copy photograph including Said Amir with medals up circa 1939 The group professionally court mounted & laquered by Spink Condition: VF

A well documented United States Navy Great War, Yangtse Service and Second World War group of six medals awarded to Chief Carpenter Joseph Thomas Zumsteg, United States Navy - Navy Good Service. Wrap brooch (Joseph Thomas Zumsteg, USS Melville, 17 Oct 1925) - Interallied Victory Medal 1918. With clasp 'Escort'. With full wrap brooch bar - Yangtze Service Medal. Navy issue. Double ring suspension & wrap brooch (M.No. 12641) - American Defense Medal. With clasp 'Fleet' - American Campaign Medal - Victory Medal 1945 Joseph Thomas Zumsteg was born in Quincy, Illinois, on 5 September 1894. He first enlisted into the U.S. Navy on 26 October 1915. He served on the battleships U.S.S. Minnesota, June-December 1916 and U.S.S. New Hampshire, December 1916-March 1919. He was discharged on 25 October 1919. On the latter ship, as Patternmaker 1st Class, he earned the clasp ?Escort? to his Victory Medal - the clasp being a late claim in October 1943. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy for a second time, October 1921-October 1927 and for a third time in October 1927. His enlistment was terminated in October 1928 upon his appointment to Carpenter. He served on U.S.S. Black Hawke, May 1930-March 1932, qualifying for the Yangtse Service Medal - which he successfully claimed in October 1943. Appointed Chief Carpenter, 1 October 1934. During the early years of the Second World War he served on the U.S.S. Enterprise, March-December 1940 and March-October 1941 but his papers record that he was increasingly listed in various U.S. Naval Hospitals for treatment. On 1 January 1944 he was placed on the Retired List and released from active duty. Chief Carpenter Zumsteg died of tuberculosis in Corona, California on 28 September 1949. Sold together with copied service papers confirming all above details and including photocopied photograph Condition: GVF

A well documented \'Indian Army\' Officers campaign and long service group of 6: Lieutenant Stanley Indian Army Service Corps late Kings Royal Rifle Corps - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with \'Territorial\' bar (Lt. J.E. Stanley. Indian Army.) Note: An unusual instance of a British issue Efficiency Medal being named to an Officer in the Indian Army - and always indicative of a pre-war Territorial who was subsequently commissioned and served as an Emergency Commissioned Officer in the Indian Army John Ernest Stanley was an Englishman who had been born in Calcutta, India on 3 September 1917. He was educated atr Stationers Companys School, London. He served firstly with 2nd Battalion Queens Westminster Rifles from 20 April 1939 to 2 September 1939, then 12th Battalion Kings Royal Rifle Corps from 3 September 1939 until joining the Indian Officer Cadet Training Unit. He subsequently attended O.T.S. at Mhow, India being granted an Emergency Commission as Second Lieutenant in the Royal Indian Army Service Corps, or R.I.A.S.C. from 29 October 1941, subsequently promoted to Lieutenant on 1 October 1942. His detailed Indian Army service papers show many postings in India (including the campaigns on the North East Frontier of India in Assam between 1942-43, with 301st G.P.T. Coy R.I.A.S.C.) and to the Middle East and Central Mediterranean Force Commands in 1944 and 1945 Important: Sold together with a full copied set of the recipients \'Indian Army Officers Service Papers\', confirming all above details Condition: GVF

A well documented \'Jock\'s\' Second World War & Long Service medal group of 5: Private Albert Cobban, late 6th (Territorial), 1st (Reconstituted) & 10th (War Raised) & 4th (Territorial) Battalions Gordon Highlanders - The 1939-1945 Star - Africa Star & clasp '1st Army' - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI 1st issue with 'Territorial' bar Note: The '1st Army' clasp only on the Africa Star is a later tailors copy Ephemera: Sold together with a quantity of hard-copy photocopied papers, including; - Death certificate - Full set of photocopied Territorial attestation & service papers, confirming all medals and '1st Army' clasp Medals verification: All of the medals and clasp confirmed as the recipients full medal entitlement per below cited authorities: - All WW2 campaign medals & clasp: Per service papers Ref Army Form B200b - Efficiency Medal: Per Army Order 20/46 of January 1946 Albert James Matthews Cobban was a native of Aberdeen, Scotland, where he was born on, 28 August 1921. Prior to enlisting in the Territorial Army at Aberdeen, on, 10 March 1938, Albert was residing at, 9 Printfield Walk, Woodside, Aberdeen. After enlistment he was allocated the unique army number 2878930, and was posted to the 4th (City of Aberdeen) Territorial Battalion Gordon Highlanders. Albert did not serve in France 1940, and during the Second World War, Albert is recorded as serving in order, the 10th, 1st (Reconstituted) and 6th (Territorial) battalions of the Gordon Highlanders. With regards to active overseas service his papers record him serving as under: - North Africa: 8 November 1942 to 10 August 1945 - Middle East: 7 October 1945 to 12 March 1946 Albert Cobban is recorded as having died at, 48 Bayview Court, Aberdeen, on, 9 August 2000 A very uncommon grouping to the Gordon Highlanders that includes a confirmed '1st Army' clasp to the Africa Star, and the more so including as it does a full set of copied service documents Condition: GVF

A well documented \'Methil\' Jock\'s Great War \'Casualty\' campaign medal group of 3: Sergeant James \'Jimmie\' Drysdale, 7th (Fife) Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) & 51st Highland Division - 1914-15 Star (2290. Pte. J. Drysdale. R. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2290 Sgt. J. Drysdale. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2290. Pte. J. Drysdale. R. Highrs.) Severely Wounded-in-Action: : Private (later Sergeant) James 'Jimmie' Drysdale 7th Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) is confirmed having been wounded by Gunshot & Shrapnel, or GSW, to 'The Head' on the Western Front on, 5th June 1915. At which time he had been serving as 'Orderly' to Captain Forbes Thomson Wallace of 7/Black Watch - the Fifeshire Battalion of the Black Watch The Fifeshire Newspapers of 1915 included the below following articles pertaining to Private Drysdale. Quote (Fife Free Press and Kirkcaldy Guardian, issue of 19 June 1915): Methil Territorial Tells How Comrades Were Wounded In a letter to his parents at Denbeath, Methil, Lance-Corporal John Tully, 7th Black Watch, says:- "We had a good few casualties, but of course that is all in the days work. Joe M'Gill and Jimmie Drysdale are in hospital. We were in the reserve trenches when Joe was struck. He was getting in a trench when a 'Jack Johnson' burst. He felt a pain in his side, but thought a clod of earth had struck him. On taking out his pocket-book, however, he found that a piece of shell had pierced it right through. He got off with two broken ribs. Drysdale was struck by a piece of shrapnel, but I don't think he is badly hurt." Unquote. Lance-Corporal Tully's article at best reflects a case of master understatement, or he just did not know the full extent of Private Drysdale's actual wounds - which were so severe (GSW to head and burns to both thighs) to warrant an immediate evacuation back to England for treatment..... Quote (Fifeshire Advertiser issue of, 3 July 1915): Denbeath Black Watch Men Together In Misfortune Admitted to Wimborne Victoria Hospital, Private James Drysdale, 217 Denbeath, one of the 1/7 Black Watch, is suffering from extensive burns on both thighs and gunshot wound on the head. He was Orderly to Capt. F.T. Wallace. Private Drysdale who was one of the intelligent youths looking after Denbeath Star A, does not say how he came by the burns. His last letter says he was beside Joe M'Gill in the reserve trenches when the latter was wounded. Drysdale was struck by a piece of shrapnel, but I don't think he is badly hurt." Unquote. Medals Verification: All medals verified as entitled & issued per the respective Great War medal rolls of the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) as under: - 1914-15 Star. With dated clasp: Ref WO 329/2741 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1357 James Drysdale, son of James Drysdale (a Coal Miner) and Isabella Drysdale (nee Cunningham) was born in Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland, on 1896. At the time of the 1901 Census for Scotland, James is recorded as living at the family home, located at, 65, Forrest Street, New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland, with his parents and younger brother George Drysdale (b. 1898). Sometime after 1901, the family relocated to Denbeath, Methil, Leven of Fife, Scotland, where the father was later joined by his sons working together as Coal Miners During the Great War, James is recorded as having first entered theatre of war 'France' on, 2 May 1915, on which date, James landed in France together with the rest of his battalion, 7th (Fife) Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Territorial Force. On 5 June 1915, James was severely wounded in action and evacuated to England as a consequence of his wounds. Albeit his wounds were serious, James was able to make sufficient recovery to be able to be returned to front-line service with the British Expeditionary Force. In total, James served 3 x tours of duty in France & Flanders during the Great War, his service postings summarised below: - Home: 07/09/1914 - 01/05/1915 - France: 02/05/1915 - 15/06/1915 - Home: 16/06/1915 - 03/03/1916 - France: 04/03/1916 - 28/11/1916 - Home: 29/11/1916 - 04/04/1917 - France: 05/04/1917 -15/12/1918 - Home: 16/12/1918 Sometime after returning to France later in the War, James served in other battalions of the Black Watch, in order 9th (Service) Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) during which time he was allocated a new regimental number, viz 290499 and lastly served with the 4/5th (Territorial Force) Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch). While serving with 9/BW James Drysdale was promoted to, Corporal, on, 22 January 1918, and to, Sergeant, on 23 August 1918. Sergeant Drysdale was disembodied from the British Army on, 15 January 1919. Post war, James Drysdale returned to, Denbeath, Methil, Leven, Fife, where he became the Honorary Secretary of his local branch of the Leven and District Black Watch Association Sold together with quantity of hard-copied research including newspaper article, medal roll entry page and medal index card Condition: GVF

A well illustrated 'Old Sweats' Prisoner of War campaign group of 4: Private George Coutts Rennie, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - IGS Medal 1908. GV 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (2873598 Pte. G.C. Rennie. Gordons) - GSM 1918. GVI 1st type with clasp 'Palestine' (2873598 Pte. G.C. Rennie. Gordons) - 1939-45 Star - War Medal 1939-45 Note: The IGS Medal is re-named with repinned suspension 'as-worn' (see photo) Important: Note: GSM medal and clasp confirmed on the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/507) wherein it is shown that only an estimated 23 x GSM's with clasp 'Palestine' were awarded to all-ranks of the Gordon Highlanders. The roll annotated to reflect that 22 of the Gordons - including Rennie - were all section 'A' Reservists mobilized for attachment to 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment - and a rare medal thus named to the Gordon Highlanders George Coutts Rennie was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland on 4 April 1908. Entering the Army, he served pre-war with the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, 1928-1935, serving mostly in India. While he and his regiment served on the North West Frontier in period 1930-33, only about 30 men from the Gordons earned the IGS 1908 medal - Rennie was not one of them, as his name does not appear on the medal rolls Transferred to the Army Reserve in 1935, he was recalled for service in Palestine in 1936, serving for 88 days with the West Yorkshire Regiment, and hence earning a 'rare to regiment' Palestine medal to the Gordons, as lonly 23 x men of the regiment that served on attachment with the 2/West Yorks are listed on the respective medal roll On the outbreak of war he re-enlisted and served with his old battalion in the British Expeditionary Force in France and Belgium. He was subsequently captured at St. Valery-en-Caux together with other men of the 1st Battalion, being part of the 51st Highland Division. He was held as a prisoner-of-war at Stalag 20B at Marienburg. Sold with postcard photograph of the recipient wearing kilt; photocopy of article and photograph of 'Soup' Rennie in later life as a Royal British Legion Standard Bearer with his '4 medals up'; Certificate of Transfer to the Army Reserve; Copied P.O.W. roll extract Condition: VF

A well illustrated campaign group of 5: Flight Sergeant G.G. Llewellyn, Royal Air Force - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR issue with 'Malaya' (551457 F.Sgt. G. G. Llewellyn. R.A.F.) Note: The recipients unique Royal Air Force service number shows that he enlisted as a direct 'Boy' entrant sometime after September 1934 Sold together with a large 'Farewell Party' group photograph of 316 Maintenance Unit Royal Air Force, taklen at 'Kasu Begu' (Punjab India) in 1945. The photograph includes both British Commissioned and Warrant Officers together with Indian staff - all of whom are individually indentified (and uncommon thus for a photograph of this period in India). In the photograph the medal recipient holding appointment of 'Warrant Officer' is shown sitting on the left hand front row - wearing on his tunic the riband of the then 1939-43 Star The group mounted in the swing-style and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: VF

A well travelled \'Springbbok\' Officer\'s World Wars campaign and long service group of 5: Major Clifford Owen Howes, South African Artillery late Royal Regiment of Artillery (British Army) & 6th South African Infantry - British War Medal 1914-20 (2. Lieut. C. O. Howes.) - South Africa: Interallied Victory. Bilingual (L/Sjt. C. O. Howes. 6th S.A.I.) - Union of South Africa: War Medal 1939-45 (114410 C. O. Howes) - Union of South Africa: Africa Service Medal (114410 C. O. Howes) -Efficiency Decoration. GVI 'Union of South Africa bar (Capt. C. O. Howes S.A.A.) Note: The integral 'Union of South Africa' top bar adapted to facilitate court mounting Naming: A rare- and correct - instance of the BWM issued by the 'Imperial Government' for recipients commissioned service with Royal Artillery in India, showing final service rank of 2/Lt, and the Interallied Victory Medal issued by South African Government showing highest rank held in a Theatre of War being Lance Sergeant. Uncommon thus and usually only seen to South African's who had similar diverse 'mixed' services Important: All medals confirmed as issued per the accompanying service papers. The Efficiency Decoration was published in the Union of South Africa Government Gazette issue of 24 April 1941. The ED was one of only 31 x ED's awarded in South Africa in 1941 - and one of a total of 877 x ED's awarded (all GVI & EIIR issues) with top bar 'Union of South Africa' Clifford Owen Howes, a South African of British descent, was born in Umzimkulu, South Africa, on 3 November 1897, and attested for service at Potchefstroom on 18 December 1915, aged 18, as a Private in the 6th South African Infantry. He was discharged from the 6th S.A.I. after serving in the East African campaign 1916-17 on 13 September 1917, in consequence of being appointed Temporary 3rd Lieutenant, Draft Conducting Officer of reinforcements for the 1st S.A. Infantry Brigade. He then attested as a gunner in the Royal Field Artillery, being appointed as 2nd Lieutenant, 64th Company, Royal Garrison Artillery, on 4 November 1918. He then proceeded to Agra and Delhi on 17 May 1919, being demobilised and repatriated to South Africa on 22 May 1920. In 1921 he joined the 2nd Natal Carbineers as a trooper in Ladysmith, being promoted to 2nd Lieutenant the following year and had reached the rank of Temporary Captain in 1926. The following year he joined the Ixopo District Rifle Association and in 1930 he was appointed Officer Commanding this unit. In 1941 he was appointed Temporary Major in the Native Military Corps Artillery Training Wing, Eshowe, as Officer Commanding, and continued to hold various posts in the N.M.C. until released from service on 21 October 1946 Sold together with a quantity of hard-copy research including service papers The medals mounted for display in the court-style. The medals stitched down by thread on a flock backed board Condition: GVF

A Welsh 'Digger's' Korean War campaign medal pair: Corporal Gerald Kitson, 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment late Royal Australian Navy & Royal Navy - Korea Medal 1950-53 (4400166 G. Kitson) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' (4400166 G. Kitson) Note: Both medals with officially impressed naming as issued Important: Recipient was also entitled to the War Medal (a British un-named issue) in respect of his services with the Royal Navy from June 1945 Gerald Kitson, the son of Enoch Kitson (a Coal Miner) and Elsie Kitson (nee Edwards) was born in New Broughton, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales, on 5 October 1927 (recipients extant RAN service record held by the National Archives of Australia refer) and was a 'Bricklayers Labourer' in civilian life. In 1947, his next of kin was cited as his mother Elsie Kitson, who was residing at Oval Road, Erdington, Birmingham, England. Gerald served as a Cook with the Royal Navy - his number was O.N. MX753811 - between 27 June 1945 to 22 May 1947 - his rate shown as Ck(s), and subsequently joined the Royal Australian Navy on 23 September 1948 - his number was 25389. After leaving the Royal Australian Navy, in August 1950, Kitson later enlisted for the Australian Army, serving overseas during the in Korea War with 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, between 30 November 1952 -19 November 1953, during which time he held the rank of Corporal (records held by the Australian Department of Veterans Affairs refer) Condition: EF

A Welsh interest \'Indian Army Conductor\'s\' Second World War & Long Service medal group of 3: Conductor Wallace R. Jones, Indian Army Corps of Clerks late Royal Welsh Fusiliers - Defence Medal (Cdr (WO1) W. Jones IACC) - War Medal (Cdr (WO1) W. Jones IACC) - Military LS&GC. GVI Regular Army (4184292C.Sjt. W. Jones. R. W. Fus.) Note: The Defence & War medals are privately named, showing the recipients British Indian Army service details Wallace Jones, son of Thomas Jones (a Professional Soldier of the South Lancashire Regiment who served during the South African War & Great War ) & Emily Jones (nee Badham) was born at, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, England in 1906. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales records Wallace living with his parents (his father now described as an 'Army Pensioner') and sibling sister, Ivy Margaret Jones (b. 1909), living at, Yarkhill, Near Ledbury, Herefordshire. Prior to joining the British Army in 1922, Wallace - still a teenager - was recorded as having been employed as a 'Coal Miner' by trade. On 15 August 1922, Wallace, enlisted in the British Army and was posted to the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, being allocated his unique Army number 4184292, which was in the regimental block of army numbers allocated to the Royal Welsh Fusiliers in 1920. Wallace became eligible for the award of the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal in 1940, at which time he held the rank of 'Colour Sergeant' and was then still serving with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Wallace Jones transferred to the Royal Army Service Corps in October 1944, after which he then transferred on attachment to the British Indian Army, where he held the appointment of 'Conductor' (Warrant Officer I) while serving with the Indian Army Corps of Clerks The medals mounted in the swing style, and as-worn by the recipient (the LSGC riband now frayed / threadbare). The original silk ribands suspended from a mounting bar that retains its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A Welshman's impressive 'India Service' campaign and 'Abstinence' medal group of 6: Corporal Charles Hugh Hughes, Battalion 1st Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers - IGS 1854. Silver 'Hazara 1891' (1662 Lce. Corpl. C. H. Hughes, 1st Bn. R.W. Fus.) - Soldiers Total Abstinence Association. 1 year medal 'Fidelity' bar & 'Hazara 1891' clasp - Soldiers? Total Abstinence Association. Silver 3 year medal with 4 year 'Excelsior' bar - Army Temperance Association India. Silvered bronze 6 months membership cross - Army Temperance Association India. Silver & enamel 5 years medal (ATAI.5) - Army Temperance Association India. Silver 6 Years medal (ATAI.6) The medals sold with below following items of ephemera (a/f); - Soldiers Army Account Book with original accounts book with leather cover - Army discharge certificate 1898 - Army character certificate 1898 - Army service document 1915-18 - Army discharge certificate 1918 - Transmittal notice for Silver War Badge - Pension documents - Letter of commendation - Death certificate - Newspaper obituary - Photograph Important: IGS 1854 Medal and clasp for 'Hazara 1891' verified as entitled per the respective campaign medaL roll of 1st Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers (ref WO 100/75) Charles Hugh Hughes was a native of Dolwen, Llanlilan, Abergelly, Wales. He attested for service with his local regiment - the Royal Welsh Fusiliers - at Wrexham, on 15 November 1886. Charles subsequently served overseas in India for 6 years & 201 days, between 7 September 1888 to 26 March 1895. Promoted to Lance-Corporal in January 1890 and to Corporal in September 1892. Was in possession of two Good Conduct Badges. He was discharged in consequence of the termination of his first period of limited engagement at Wrexham on 14 November 1898. Was employed as Sub-Postmaster at Kingston Lisle. With the onset of the Great War, Hughes rejoined the Colours and served at home in the Royal Berkshire Regiment and Royal Defence Corps. He was discharged in 1918 as medically unfit and awarded the Silver War Badge (not with lot). He returned to Kingston Lisle after the war and continued to serve as Sub-Postmaster there for some 32 years. Hughes died at Kingston Lisle on 8 July 1936, aged 72 years Note: This is a very heavy lot, and postage to international destinations will reflect that cost accordingly Condition: Medals about EF

A West Coast 'Highlander's' Great War gallantry and campaign medal group of 3: Sergeant John McVarish, M.M., 6th Battalion Cameron Highlanders late 5th Battalion Cameron Highlanders - Military Medal. GV first type (203969: Sjt: J. McVarish. 6/Cam'n Hdrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (203969 Sjt. J. Mc Varish. Camerons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (203969 Sjt. J. Mc Varish. Camerons.) Important: The award of the MM confirmed published in the London Gazette issue of 25 April 1918 Note: The campaign medals confirmed as the recipients full campaign medal entitlement per Medal Index Card, and the respective campaign medal rolls (ref WO) John McVarish was a native of Bracara, Mallaig, Invernesshire, Scotland where he was born circa 1892. John married Mary Mann MacDougall, and became a 'Wine Merchant' in Mallaig. He is recorded as having died on 22 January 1922, at Lovat Terrace, Mallaig, due to 'cardiac weakness, result of war service The medals mounted in the swing style and as-worn in reverse order (indicating medals subsequently worn by the widow, or another family member on the right breast?) suspended from their original long lengths of silk moire ribbon. The medal brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings. A desirable Highlander's medal group Condition: VF

A West Hunstill man\'s progress from Servant at the Carlton Club to Pounding the Beat as a London \'Bobbie\': Police Constable Fank Berry, \'V\' Wandsworth Division, late \'L\' Lambeth Division, Metropolitan Police - Coronation Medal 1902: Metropolitan Police reverse. Bronze issue (P.C. F. Berry. L. Div.) - Coronation Medal 1911: Metrpolitan Police reverse (P.C. F. Berry.) Frank Berry, a servant at the Carlton Club, London, was born in West Huntspill, Somerset, in 1881. He attested into the Metropolitan Police in April 1902 and was assigned to Lambeth Division, before later moving to ‘V’ Division, Wandsworth. He retired in 1927. Condition: VF

A West Indies 'Great War' campaign medal pair: Private Paul Hippolyte, British West Indies Regiment - British War Medal. Silver issue (1971 Pte. P. Hippolyte. Br. W.I.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1971 Pte. P. Hippolyte. Br. W.I.R.) Important: The recipients extant 'Medal Index Card' confirm that the recipient, Paul Hippolyte, was entitled and issued these two campaign medals for his services overseas in the Great War Paul Hippolyte was a native of Jamica, and his name is unique in the extant Medal Index Cards of the British West Indies Regiment who received medals for their services in the Great War Paul Hippolyte later became the Secretary of the War Veterans Imperial Society in Kingston, Jamaica, and wrote the below letter about treatment of returned war veterans that was published in the Daily Gleaner issue of 20 September 1919; Quote, Employment for Returned Men of the B.W.I. Regiment Sir - with your kind permission I would like to ask the following question re employment for the returned men of the B.W.I.R., ii should care to know what arrangements have been made by the authorities for finding suitable work for the men. Some of them have been here fully three months now and are still unemployed, yet we are told that the finding of employment for these men is being looked after. Can this really be so when an application was made recently by an ex Company Quarter-Master Sergeant for a position in the government service, and was refused for the reason that he did not possess a Cambridge Senior Certificate. If this is a hard and fast rule why is it not lived up to? I have been reliably informed that there are several persons in the Governement Service not in pssession of a Cambridge Senior Certificate. I now ask why was not a special concession made for the Company Quarter-Master Sergeant who had been away for three years fighting in Egypt and Palestine and who is undoubtedly as capable of performing the duties as any that is at present employed in the government service. I should also like to know why it is that the whole of the vacancies which occurred in the Command Paymasters Office were not filled by ex members of the B.W.I.R. Is this living up to the promises which were made during wartime? Was Col. Pinnock consulted before those vacancies were filled, or is it because the war is now over that the soldier is despised and no regard taken of him? Is this fair? When matters are conducted in this way, irritation is likely to be caused, and I would suggest a change in attitude on the part of the authorities. All we ask is for a square deal. We were promised employment on our return home, and the promise ought to hold good, for where there is delay there is suffering and discontent. If we were receiving the unemploment wages of 25/6 per week which we were entitled to under the demobilization regulations, and which were refused on very flimsy ground, we could bear on a little more, but we are debarred from all privileges and handicapped in our efforts to procure employment. Thanking you for space. I am etc Paul Hippolyte - Secretary of the War Veterans Imp Society 19, Church St. Kingston Unquote. A soft copy of the respective medal index card will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: Polished F and better

A Western Front D.C.M. gallantry group of 4: Sergeant James Houston, D.C.M., 7th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment - Distinguished Conduct Medal. GV first issue (14720 Sjt: J. Houston. 7/S.Staff: R.) - 1914-15 Star (14720 Cpl. J. Houston. S.Staff: R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (14720 Sjt. J. Houston. S.Staff.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (14720 Sjt. J. Houston. S.Staff.R.) Important: All medals confirmed as entitled/awarded per the respective Medal index Card and the London Gazette. The DCM being published in the London Gazette of 4 March 1918. The citation as under; Quote, For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his platoon commander was wounded in an attack he at once took command and led his men under heavy machine-gun fire to the objective. He consolidated his position and reinforced the leading men of his company very skilfully at a critical moment when there was danger of their losing touch. Throughout the action he displayed exceptional skill and initiative in handling his men, and set them a splendid example. Unquote. James Houston was a native of Clydebank, Scotland. The recipients extant Medal Index Card, shows that James first entered a theatre of war 'France' on 5 October 1915. He served throughouty his military service with the South Staffordshire Regiment The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended on silk ribands, the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A Wilton Borough 'Solicitor & Town Clerk's' Great War and Royal Commemorative medal group of 4: Lieutenant Percy Danford Aylward, 15th (Hampshire Yeomanry) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment - British War Medal. Silver issue (2.Lieut. P. D. Aylward.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2.Lieut. P. D. Aylward.) - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Coronation Medal 1937 Important: nd Lieutenant Percy D. Aylward confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action' in France & Flanders, reference The Hampshire Regimental Journal of November 1918 Note: All medals verified per the respective medal rolls as under; - British War Medal: WO 329/2223 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/2223 - Jubilee Medal 1935: Jubilee Medal Roll, as Town Clerk, Wilton Borough - Coronation Medal 1937: Coronation Medal Roll, as Town Clerk, Wilton Borough Percy Danford Aylward, son of George Longland Aylward and Elizabeth Aylward (nee Bailey) was born in Dean, Hampshire, England, on 11 October 1885. n in Dean, Hampshire in October 1885 and was educated at Haidley University College, Southampton. A Solicitor by occupation, he attested for the Army Reserve on 7 December 1915. Posted to the Inns of Court O.T.C. in May 1917. After service with No.16 Cadet Battalion he was discharged to a commission in the Hampshire Regiment in April 1918 and entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 6 September 1918 (Medal Index Card refers). Listed as wounded in The Hampshire Regimental Journal of November 1918. Discharged in February 1919, he was awarded the Jubilee Medal 1935 as Town Clerk of Wilton Borough. Percy Aylward is recorded as having died in England on 25 June 1970 Note: 15th(Service) Battalion Hampshire Regiment was raised at Portsmouth on 5 April 1915. The battalion embarked for overseas in France & Flanders in May 1916. On 27 September 1917 the battalion amalgamated at Caestre, France, with the dismounted, 1/1st Hampshire Yeomanry, the new re-styled battalion becoming 15th (Hampshire Yeomanry) Battalion The medals mounted -as-worn by the recipient in the swing-style. The medals all suspended on their original silk ribands. The medal mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About EF

A World Wars campaign and double long service medal group of 5: Lieutenant Hugh Roberston Meyer Ronaldson, Royal Artillery, late Honourable Artillery Company - British War Medal. Silver issue (2.Lieut. H.R.M. Ronaldson.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2.Lieut. H.R.M. Ronaldson.) - Defence Medal - Territorial Force Efficiency. Honourable Artillery Company (61 Gnr: H.R.M. Ronaldson. H.A.C.) - Special Constabulary LSM. GVI with clasp 'Long Service 1944' (Hugh Ronaldson) Important: The award of the T.F.E.M. was published in Army Order 234 of July 1913 - and 1 of only an estimated 91 medals of this type awarded to the Honourable Artillery Company Note: The recipients extant Medal Index Card (the card is accessible on-line from The National Archives) shows that he first entered a theatre of war 'France' on 7 May 1921, and that he was entitled and received only 2 x Great War campaign medals that he claimed on 22 February 1921, at which tikme his residence was cited as being; Hill House, Sunning Hill, Ascot, Berkshire Hugh Robertson Meyer Ronaldson, the son of Scottish parents, was born in 15 June 1881 in Sydenham Kent the son of Thomas Ronaldson (of Borthwick, Midlothian) and Jane Marion Ronaldson (nee Dunlop ? married 27th June 1861) - his father being a well known and prominent Shipowner & Broker of the time (see Adamson and Ronaldson). He was christened in Howick, Northumberland, England on 31st August 1881. He married on the 8thAugust 1914, to Daisy Blanche Newton daughter of Lywood Newton. He is recorded as having died in 1971 at Easthampstead, England The medals court-mounted for display purposes Condition: About VF and better

A World Wars campaign and mutli clasp long service medal group of 4: Corporal Frederick Rogers, 6th (City of London) Battalion (Rifles) London Regiment, later Special Constabulary - British War Medal. Silver issue (3215 Cpl. F. Rogers. 6-Lond. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (3215 Cpl. F. Rogers. 6-Lond. R.) - Defence Medal - Special Constabulary LSM. GVI with 3 x clasps (Frederick Rogers) Note: Basis that his regimental number on enlistment was 3215, an analysis of the numbers used by 6th London Regiment indicates that Frederick Rogers is likely to have enlisted between 4th January 1915 (number 3195 is known to have bene issued issued on that day) and 25th February 1915 (number 3247 issued). When the Territorial Force was re-numbered in 1917 the recipients number was changed to 321122 (the 6th London?s being given the block 320001 to 350000) The silk ribands having been stapled to a white strip of card for display purposes Condition: VF

A World Wars campaign group of 4: Sergeant Albert Field, Worcestershire Regiment - 1914-15 Star (1035 Pte - A.Cpl. - A. Field. Worc.R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1035 Sjt. A. Field. Worc.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1035 Sjt. A. Field. Worc.R.) - Defence Medal Note: Reference the recipients Medal Index Card, Albert Field is confirmed as having first entered theatre of war 'France' on 31 March 1915 Medal fitted with contemporary silk weave ribands Sold together with a hard-copy of the recipients Medal index Card Condition: VF

A World Wars campaign, civil defence & Special Constabulary medal group of 4: Special Constable William Frederick John Hopkins, \'Bath\', Somerset, Special Constabulary late 1st Battalion Hampshire Regiment and 2/4th Bn Royal Berkshire Regiment - British War Medal. Silver issue (45798 Pte. W.F.J. Hopkins. Hamps R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (45798 Pte. W.F.J. Hopkins. Hamps R.) - Defence Medal: - Special Constabulary LSM. GVI 1st issue with 2 x clasps \'LS 1948\' & \'LS 1949\' (William F. J. Hopkins) Sold together with: - 2 x sets of silk riband bars, as worn on pin-back mounts pre 1939 (pair) and post 1948 (four ribbons with 2 x rosettes) - 2 x original named card boxes of issue for Great War pair, and SCLSM, this latter showing force as \'Bath\' - Original medal transmittal letter for Great War pair this dated 26 July 1921 - Original Registered envelope for the Great War pair, addressed to Mr. W. F. J. Hopkins, 31 Paragon, Bath - Hampshire Regiment cap badge as worn in Great War. Bi-metal retaining its original crimped slider on reverse - Royal Berkshire Regiment cap badge, as worn in Great War. Gilding metal retaining its original crimped slider, this latter with recipients etched initials \'W F J H\' (3rd letter rubbed) Medals verification: The Second World War and Special Constabulary medal rolls are not yet in the public domain, however entitlement to all 4 x medals is confirmed per below following cited medal rolls and other reference sources: - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/1440 medal - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/1440 medal roll compiled Warwick, 17 September 1920 - Defence Medal: 1939 National Register confirms recipient as a \'Special\' Bath - Special Constabulary LSM: Ditto above reference, and card box of issue for SCLSM William Frederick John Hopkins, son of Willie Parker Hopkins (a Gardener / Greenman at Golf Club) and Aline Hopkins (nee Barnes) was a native of, Batheaston. Somerset, England, where he was born on 19 May 1899. At the time of the 1911 National Census for England and Wales, William is shown living with his parents at their residence located at, Sham Castle Cottage, Bathwick, England. At the outbreak of the Great War, William was just 15 years of age. He served in the British Army overseas in France & Flanders with the British Expeditionary Force. He first entered theatre of war, France, serving with 1st Battalion Hampshire Regiment (No. 45798). He subsequently transferred to 2/4th Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment (No. 44252). In the immediate post-war years, following his discharge from the British Army, William returned to his roots in Somerset, where in 1919, he married Ellen Maud Louisa Annie Collier, at, Keynsham, Somerset.Bath, in, 1919. At the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register for England & Wales, William is recorded employed as a \'Plumber & Gas Fitter (Own Account), living with his wife and children at their residence located at, 1 Castle View, Bath. Somerset. Under the remarks column in the 1939 Register, William is shown as being a member of the Bath City Special Constabulary, as Constable No 17. William F. .J. Hopkins, is recorded to have died at, Bath, on, 17 August 1985 All medals fitted with their original silk ribands. The Great War pair mounted in the swing-style and as-worn suspended from a medal mounting bar that retains its long hinged pin and clasp fittings. The later medals with loose ribands, the SCLSM with clasps stitched to riband Condition: Great War medals GVF others EF

A World Wars era Nursing group including a named French Nursing Decoration: Miss Dolores Holland, British Committee French Red Cross later Womens Voluntary Service (Civil Defence) - British War Medal. Silver issue (D. Holland.) - Interallied Victory Medal (D. Holland.) - Defence Medal - France: Ministry of War Medal for Epidemics. 3rd Republic type silver (Miss D. Holland 1918) Sold together with; - Medal. Pope Pius IX (Dolores Holland Nov 27 1903 Assumption Convent Kensington) - Medal. Obv: Societas Sancti Avgvstini Angliae. Rev Dated: AD MCMXXII. By Spink - Original plush leatherette named case of issue for the French award - Transmittal letter from The Home Secretary for award of the 'Defence Medal' Important: The British Great War medals verified as entitled per the respective medal rolls (Ref WO 329/2324) Dolores Holland, daughter of Stephen and Dolores Holland was born in Kensington, London, England on 16 October 1887. Her father was a 'Licensed Common Brewer' and the mother Maria de los Dolores Blacker Espantoso had been a British Subject born in Lima, Peru. The 1911 National Census for England and Wales, shows Dolores residing at the family home located at 38 Hyde Park Gate, Kensington, London, together with her widowed mother, 2 x brothers (Kenneth a 'Barrister at Law', and Vivian an Oxford University Student - the latter Died-of-Wounds in Iraq during the Great War serving as a Captain 7th Hussars) together with their domestic establishment of 4, comprising a cook and 3 x maids! The medal rolls confirm that Dolores served overseas in France during the Great War, and that her BWM+VM medals were despatched to her on 7 May 1925. Reference the 1939 Register, it is recorded that after the outbreak of the Second World War, Dolores was living at Kensington, London, together with her widowed mother and retired 'Barrister-at-Law- brother, at which time she is described as a 'Helper' with the Womens Voluntary Service (W.V.S.) Civil Defence. Dolroes Holland died in Kenington, London, England, sometime during the first quarter 1977 The Great War pair professionally mounted (by Spink, 17 Piccadilly Arcade) in the swing-style and as-worn mounted on original silk moire ribands. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings. The Defence and French medals mounted individually Condition: About EF

A World Wars group to a veteran of the \'African Great Lakes\' campaigns 1915-1916: Lieutenant Basil Norman Evans South African Naval Forces late Royal Naval Reserve - 1914-15 Star (S. Lt. B. N. Evans. R.N.R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S.Lt. B.N. Evans. R.N.R.) - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal (Basil N. Evans) - Interallied Victory Medal. With MID emblem (S.Lt. B.N. Evans. R.N.R.) - Defence Medal. South African Mint issue (584115 B. N. Evans) - War Medal. South African Mint issue (584115 B. N. Evans) - Africa Service Medal. Silver (584115 B. N. Evans) Note: The MID is not verified Medals verification: The Great War medals verified as entitled per below following cited references - 1914-15 Star (Reference ADM 171/92) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Reference ADM 171/92) - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal (Reference BT 351/1/42039) - Interallied Victory Medal (Reference ADM 171/92) South African Naval Force service: Lieutenant Evans\' Second World War service confirmed per Naval List entries 1939-1945. The Naval List for 1939 shows the reipient listed as a Lieutenant with the South African Naval Force. The recipients unique service number \'584115\' is from the unique block 584089-587088 of service numbers allocated to the Commander South African Naval Force in 1939 Basil Norman Evans son of David Thomas Evans (Master Mariner) and Catherine Jamieson Evans (nee Scott) was a native of Liverpool, Lancashire, England, where he was born on, 13 January 1897, to Scottish parents During the Great War, he was appointed Temporary Midshipman Royal Naval Reserve, on 20 September 1915. On 4 October 1915 he was detailed to bring Motor Lighter X.179 from Tyne. On 29 October 1915 he joined H.M.S. Laconia (Armed Merchant Cruiser) for service on the Africa Station, including East Africa. H.M.S. Laconia: S.S. Laconia was a pre-war Cunard Liner of 18,099grt. built in 1911 by Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson. On the outbreak of WW1 Laconia SS was turned into an Armed Merchant Cruiser in 1914 and based at Simonstown in the South Atlantic, from which she patrolled the South Atlantic and Indian Ocean until April 1915. She was then used as a headquarters ship for the operations to capture Tanga and the colony of German East Africa. Four months later she returned to the patrolling of the South Atlantic. She was handed back to Cunard in July 1916 On 29 May 1916 Basil joined H.M.S. Hyacinth as a Special Service Officer (Naval List refers) where he was seconded for service on Lake Victoria Nyanza (RNR officers card refers) H.M.S.Hyacinth: Served off East Africa in 1915, and from 1916-1918 remained on the Cape Station until the end of the war. On 23 March 1916 she sank the German merchant ship S.S. Tabora in Dar-es-Salaam. In January 1917 she was stationed off Tanganyika, where she served as the depot ship for the Royal Naval Air Service. On 6 January On 12 June 1917 Basil was appointed Temporary Acting Sub-Lieutenant. Basil is also recorded to have been been posted variously to H.M.S. Almanzora (an Armed Merchant Cruiser) in 1915 and later in 1918. Almanzora, deployed extensively in the period September 1915 to November 1918, including, Northern Patrol (10th Cruiser Squadron), Central Atlantic, North Atlantic Convoys, Central Atlantic Convoys Basil Norman Evans is recorded as having died The recipients Royal Naval Reserve Officer service records and card are extant and accessible at The National Archives The medals mounted on old contemporary silk ribands in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the medal mounting bar now \'sans\' the long hinged mounting pin Note: A portrait image of the recipient in RNR uniform, and another with his family in the inter-war years are accessible at the Ancestry genealogical website Condition: Mostly about GVF

A World Wars medal group of 8 including an extremely rare Efficiency Decoration \'Burma\': Lieutenant-Colonel George West, E.D., Burma Auxiliary Force late Upper Burma Battalion & 1st Battalion Suffolk Regiment - 1914-15 Star (2 Lieut. G. West Suff. R.) - British War Medal 1914-20. Silver issue (Lt. Col. G. West.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lt. Col. G. West.) - The 1939-45 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. With 'Oakleaf' for Mention-in-Despatches - Efficiency Decoration. GVI 'Burma' (Lt-Col. G. West, B.A.F.) Note: The Efficiency Decoration with officially engraved naming on reverse. The integral 'Burma' top bar on the ED adapted to facilitate professional court mounting, by 'Spink' Trench Raid & Capture of Enemy Flag: Reference The History of the Suffolk Regiment 1914-1927 (Murphy, 1928) the below following relates to a Trench Raid led by Lieutenant West: Quote, On August 24 a patrol from "D" Company went out before dawn and secured a flag which the enemy had carefully fixed in a position on their parapet. The next day another was put up in its place, but this was also acquired by a patrol under Lieit. West. Unquote. Important: The award of a Mention-in-Despatches to Lt-Col G. West of the Burma Auxiliary Force, was published in the London Gazette issue of 17 August 1946, the preamble to the award stating: Quote, War Office , 19th September, 1946 The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma :- Unquote. Rarity: The Efficiency Decoration with clasp 'Burma' is extremely rare. Only 14 x confirmed awards of the Efficiency Decoration with bar 'Burma' have been traced in the respective issues of the Burma Gazette ('The Efficiency Decoration Instituted 1930 (J.M.A. Tamplin, 1987) refers) Undoubtedly other awards of the ED 'Burma' were made - but not traced as gazetted - including this officially named example to Lieutenant-Colonel George West of the Burma Auxiliary Force. Another 2 x Officers believed to have been awarded the ED 'Burma', are Lt-Col W. MI. Hodge, E.D.. & 2nd Lieutt R.O.B. Perrott, O.B.E., E.D. Provenance: The medals formerly in the collection of the late Major J.M.A. Tamplin, O.B.E., T.D., sometime Director of the National Army Museum, London, and author of the book 'The Efficiency Decoration Instituted 1930 (J.M.A. Tamplin, 1987), in which reference source the author has published the image of the E.D. awarded to George West, to illustrate the official naming of the medal (we have attached a copy of that image with this listing for illustrative purposes) Campaign medals verified: The Great War campaign medals and Second World War 'Mention-in-Despatches' verified per respective medal rolls and London Gazette as under: - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2948 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/2196 - Mention-in-Despatches: Published London Gazette of 17 August 1946 George West son of Francis George West (1865-1900) and Mary Kathleen West (nee Capell) was a native of, Pettistree, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England, where he was born on 18 September 1894. George's father, Trooper George West, 67th (Sharpshooters Company) 18th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry, died of enteric fever, at Mafeking, Bechuanland, South Africa, on, 22 October 1900, during the South African War. George had one younger sibling, Madeline West (1897-1984). By the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, George is recorded described as a 'Student' residing with his paternal Aunt, Frances Sarah West (of private means) at, 15 Eton Road, Hampstead, London. He was granted a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 3rd Battalion Suffolk Regiment, Special Reserve of Officers, on 7 October 1914. Serving with the 1st Battalion on the Western Front, he was promoted to Lieutenant in October 1915, Captain in September 1916, and Temporary Major and an Acting Lieutenant-Colonel in December 1917. West relinquished his commission on 1 April 1920, and was granted the rank of Major Circa 1924, George West relocated to Burma, where he was variously employed in the Burma Civil Service. In 1924 he is shown on passenger shipping manifests bound for Rangoon, Burma, described as a 'Forests Officer' - and almost invariably working on the management of the great 'Teak' forests in Burma. By 1932, he was employed with the Burma Medical Services in an administrative capacity, located in Mandalay. He was appointed Secretary of the General Hospital at Mandalay in February 1939. On 8 June 1930 he was granted a commission as a Lieutenant in the Upper Burma Battalion, Auxiliary Forces India. He attained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in September 1938. On active service during the Second World War, he was mentioned in despatches for his services in Burma (London Gazette 19 September 1946). For his service in the Burma Auxiliary Force he was also awarded the Efficiency Decoration (Burma) though his award has not been traced in the Burma Gazette. George West returned to Burma post-war, and is recorded working there at least through to 1958, where at the age of 66 years, he was described latterly as employed as a 'Planter' Sold together with a quantity of photocopied research compiled by the late Major J.M.A. Tamplin, M.B.E., E.D. The medals professionally court-mounted by 'Spink of London. The reverse of the medal mounting bar with 'By Appointment' labels to the Royal Family & retaining its original long stout pin and clasp fittings Rare Condition: GVF

A World Wars, North West Frontier group of 7: Subadar-Major \'Sardar Bahadur\' Said Amir, O.B.I., 7th Bn 12th Frontier Force Regiment, ex 2nd Bn 12th Frontier Force Regiment, attached 59th (Scinde) Rifles late 52nd (Sikhs) Frontier Force - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (No.2121 Sepoy Saida Mir, 59/Rfls.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (121 Nk. Said Amir, 59 Rfls. F.F.) - Interallied Victory Medal (121 Nk. Said Amir, 59 Rfls F F) - IGSM 1908. GV 2nd type \'North West Frontier 30-31 (928 Hav.Said Amir, 2-12 F.F.R.) - War Medal - India Service Medal - Jubilee Medal 1935 Said Amir enrolled into the Indian Army on 28 June 1913, when he joined the 52nd Sikhs (Frontier Force). He was advanced to Jemadar in May 1931, Subadar in May 1934 and Subadar-Major in August 1940. The Indian Army List Supplement for 1939, confirms his war services; \'France\' from 18 August 1914 to 29 May 1915 (the earlier date evidently being the date he embarked from India. with a draft of 52nd Sikhs - a feeder regiment for the overseas deployed Frontier Force Regiments 1914-1918); Iraq between 25 April 1916 to 9 June 1916 and the North West Frontier of India in 1930. The Jubilee Medal is confirmed on the 1935 Jubilee Medal roll (India allocation) During the Second World War, Subadar-Major Said Amir, served as senior Indian Viceroy\'s Commissioned Officer with the war-raised 7th Battalion Frontier Force Regiment, that was raised at Shillong in 1940, and which latterly became a constituent infantry training battalion in India of the 39th Training Division, with focus on \'Jungle Training\'. It was for his services with 7/12 Frontier Force Regiment that he was decorated with the Order of British India with title \'Sardar Bahadur\' Provenance: This medal group was formerly part of the Mark Sellar Medal Collection. I originally sourced these campaign medals, complete with original 1914 Star clasp and mounted on a threadbare mounting, back in 1997, while on a business trip to Islamabad, Pakistan. Shortly after that, I was in correspondence with Said Amir\'s former British Company Commander, the late Major W. I. \'Ian\' Campbell, 2/12 F.F.R., and the two letters and copied photograph pertaining to Said Amir\'s military service and character, that I subsequently received from Ian Campbell, accompanied the medals when I sold them some years back, to a distinguished collector in the United States, viz Albert \'Mike\' Shaw. Sadly those original letters have seen been lost to posterity. However, from our historical records of prior medals held, I have been fortunate to have recovered the text in full of one letter, from Major Campbell, together with a copy of the group photograph including the recipient, that had sent me back in 1997. This letter is now quoted in full below: Quote, \" I am not sure whether Said Amir originally enlisted in 52nd Sikhs, F.F., or 59th (Scinde) Rifles F.F., but during the First World War 52nd Sikhs acted as feeder battalion to other overseas F.F. battalions but mainly 59th. In fact during that period 14 British Officers, 10 VCO\'s, 49 NCO\'s and 645 Sepoys served overseas. I am however sure that after the First World War ended a platoon inter alia of Pathans (Khattaks) returned to the battalion and amongst these was Said Amir, Shiraz Kahan (who became Subadar and was killed-in-action) and Mushraq Khan (Bugler) Said Amir was an upstanding man over 6 feet in height who looked one square in the face, a strict disciplinarian completely devoted to the battalion and to his men. He was a Khattak, who came from the area Trans-Indus between Kohat and Bannu. In 1940 6th and 7th battalions of the Regiment were raised and Subadar Said Amir was transferred with a draft of all rank to be Subadar Major of the new 7th battalion, which became the Training Battalion for Jungle Warfare for Frontier Force battalions engaged in the Burma Campaign, and it was with this battalion he served until retirement I imagine at the end of the 2nd World War To sum up, a fine man, a great friend and guide in their early days to Junior B.O\'s who had both the luck and the honour to be guided by his respectful advice. A fine man, and an outstanding V.C.O.. Ham aska yaa rakhta hain (I remember him). Unquote. The campaign and Jubilee medals professionally court-mounted by Spink, the Great War medals each fitted with silk \'moire\' watered ribands. The mounting brooch bar retaining it\'s original long stout gilt pin and clasp fittings Sold together with below soft-copy research, that will be forwarded to the buyer by email file attachment - Respective Extract page from 1942 Indian Army List - Copy photograph including Said Amir with medals up circa 1939 A rare and highly desirable group of medals to a Khattak Pathan, who had served with the Indian Corps in France 1914-15, and was later decorated with the \'Order of British India\' (1st Class) with honorific title \'Sardar Bahadur\' for his services as a Subadar-Major with 7th Battalion Frontier Force Regiment during the Second World War Condition: VF & better

A WW2 'Burma Campaign' group - the regiment being the very last to leave British India: Corporal Percival John Burch, late Somerset Light Infantry - The 1939-1945 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI type II with 'Territorial' bar (5673490. Cpl. P. J. Burch, Som. L.I.) Sold together with - Original named card box of issue for the Efficiency Medal 1st Battalion Somerset Light Infantry was the only battalion of the regiment to serve in Burma during the Second World War. The 1st Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel John Harding, was stationed in British India at the outbreak of war and would remain in the Far East throughout the conflict. The battalion fought in the Burma Campaign with the 114th Indian Infantry Brigade which was part of the 7th Indian Infantry Division, itself part of the British Fourteenth Army For their services in Burma, 1/Somerset's earned the below following battle honours for their services in Burma; - North Arakan - Buthidaung - Ngakyedauk Pass - Burma 1943-44 1st Battalion Somerset Light Infantry was the very last infantry regiment of the British Army to serve in India. The 1st Battalion departed India on 28 February 1948. During the final ceremony, the battalion marched through Bombay (now Mumbai) and received a guard of honour from the newly formed Indian Army at the Gateway of India, prior to embarking aboard a troopship destined for the United Kingdom Percival John Burch, was a native of Langport, Somerset, England, where he was born on 4 February 1919. Percival was twice married, firstly to Dorothy A. Board, who he married at Bridgwater, Somerset, in the last quarter of 1945 (Dorothy Burch died in 1955), and secondly to Vera G. Hallson, who he married at Bridgwater in 1956. Percival is recorded as having died in the Mendip district of Somerset, sometime during the fourth quarter of 1991 Condition: About EF

A WW2 casualty's post-war campaign medal trio: Private Joseph Phipps, 1st battalion Royal Leicestershire Regiment, late Royal Warwickshire Regiment & 9th Battalion Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Regiment - GSM 1918. GVI issue & clasp 'Palestine 1945-48' (5830821 Pte. J. Phipps, R. Warwick) - Korea Medal (5830821 Pte. J. Phipps, R. Leicesters.) - United Nations: U.N. Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' Important: The recipient was 'Wounded-in-Action' in Italy, 16 May 1944, and entitled to the below following WW2 campaign medals; - 1939-45 Star - Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Joseph Phipps was born in Birmingham, Engalnd on 29 March 1919 and enlisted on 20 October 1939, being posted to the Suffolk Regiment. Transferred to the 9th Battalion Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire Regiment in December 1942, he was posted to the Middle East in November 1943 and was wounded in action in Italy on 16 May 1944. Returning to the U.K. in March 1946 he was transferred to Class ?Z? Reserve in May the same year. Phipps re-enlisted into the Royal Warwickshire Regiment on 19 September 1946 and served in India and Palestine. Transferred to the Royal Leicestershire Regiment in August 1948, he was posted to FARELF in May 1949 and served in Korea, November 1951-July 1952 Sold together with some extrapolated notes taken from the recipients service record Condition: GVF

A WW2 \'Burma\' campaign & long service medal group of 5: Captain Dennis Valentine Eliot Howard T.D., Honourable Artillery Company, late 67th (York & Lancaster) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment Royal Artillery (Territorial Army) late Middlesex Regiment A positively attributed Officer\'s Second World War \'Burma\' campaign long service medal group of 5 - the TD being a unique gazetted award to the H.A.C. in 1955, comprising: - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Burma Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal - Territorial Efficiency Decoration. EIIR issue. Officially dated (1955). On Honourable Artillery Company riband Note: The integral \'Territorial\' top bar on the T.D., sans pin & adapted for mounting - and fairly typcial thus found Territorial Efficiency Decoration verification: The Territorial Efficiency Decoration officially dated on reverse of insignia, and a unique award to the Honourable Artillery Company in the year 1955, as published in the London Gazette: - London Gazette: Supplement of the London Gazette issue of date 28 June 1955, shown as Capt. D. V. E. Howard (189476) The medals, with some loose threads, are mounted as-worn in the court-style, and fitted with their original silk ribands. The reverse of the mounting board retaining its long hinged-pin & clasp fittings A fine H.A.C. Officers medal group Condition: VF

A Yangtze Incident and Korean War campaign medal group of 3: Able Seaman W. G. E . Hodgkins, Royal Navay late H.M.S. Crane & H.M.S. Consort - NGS '15. Yangtze 1949, Malaya (D/SSX.853301 W. Hodgkins Ord.Smn. R.N.) - Korea Medal 1950-53 (D/SSX.853301 W.G.E. Hodgkins A.B. R.N.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp ?Korea? Note: Clasp riveted as issued on NGS. The NGS only with official correction to letters ?DGK? of surname ? and a common occurrence with this particular medal and clasp issue Important: All medals and clasps confirmed as issued and as being the recipients full medal entitlement, per the accompanying letter of verification from the Ministry of Defence dated 5 July 1971, wherein it confirms that the recipient served on H.M.S. Consort during the Yangtze Incident, and aboard H.M.S. Crane during the Korean War William G.E. Hodgkins, the son of Arthur George Robert Hodgkins and Florence Hodgkins (nee Speed), a native of Worcester, Worcestershire, England, who was born there sometime during the second quarter of 1930. William is further recorded as having been twice married; firstly in the second quarter 1952, at Pershore, Worcestershire, to Barbara Prosser; secondly in the first quarter 1958, at Worcester, Worcestershire, to Maureen A. Henshall Condition: Very Fine

A Yeoman's '1914 Star' campaign group of 3: Private Clarence Bruce Stokes, 1st Battalion 1st North Somerset Yeomanry - 1914 Star. No clasp (328 Pte. C.B. Stokes, 1/1 N. Som: Yeo.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (328 Pte. C.B. Stokes, N.Som.Yeo.) - Interallied Victory Medal (328 Pte. C.B. Stokes, N.Som.Yeo.) Clarence Bruce Stokes was a native of Dorset, England, having been born there on 18 August 1893. By 'Calling' a Farmer, he was residing at Wincanton, Somerset, when he enlisted for four years service with the North Somerset Yeomanry of the Territorial Force on 15 April 1911. He embarked for theatre of war 'France' on 2 November 1914, and served there through to 10 April 1916, on which date he returned to the United Kingdom for final discharge on 14 April 1916 due to being 'Time Expired'. Clarence, by now a 'Groom' living at Christchurch, Hampshire, married Lena Beatrice Sly, at Sherborne, Somerset, England, on 22 December 1919, and is subsequently recorded as having died in Christchurch, Hampshire, England sometime in the third quarter of 1972 Medals mounted in the court-style, presumably and fitted with contemporary silk watered weave ribands. The mounting brooch pin retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with hard copy of the recipients service papers Condition: GVF

A Yeomanry Great War campaign medal trio to a soldier subsequently commissioned: 2nd Lieutenant Harry William Scott, Indian Army late Northumberland Fusiliers & Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry - 1914-15 Star (3705. Pte. H. Scott. D. Of Lanc. O. Yeo.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (3705 Pte H. Scott. D. Of Lanc. O. Y.) - Interallied Victory Medal (3705 Pte H. Scott. D. Of Lanc. O. Y.) Important: Campaign medals are all confirmed (from medal rolls and medal index card) as under; - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2520 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/23 Harry William Scott first entered theatre of war France on 28 August 1915. His Medal Index Card, shows he later served in the Northumberland Fusiliers (as No 110327). The medal rolls show that Harry was commissioned into the Indian Army on 24 September 1918 Condition: GVF

A \'21 Years Service\' inter-wars Palestine Campaign and Royal Commemorative medal pair: Corporal William Marland, 2nd Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment late 1st Bn North Staffordshire Regiment & South Staffordshire Regiment - GSM 1918. GVI issue with clasp \'Palestine\' (5039711 L. Cpl. W. Marland. N. Staffs. R.) - Jubilee Medal 1935. Regimentally named engraved (5039711 L/C. W. Marland. 1 N. Staffs. R.) Medals and clasp verification: Both medals confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls - GSM 1918. GVI 1st type \'Palestine\': WO 100/507, compiled & dated, Shrewsbury, England, 31 August 1940 - Jubilee Medal 1935: The National Archives ref QLIB 4 The recipient would most likely have been selected to receive the Jubilee Medal, for being one of the longest serving \'Privates\' in 1st Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment William Marland, son of William Marland (Coal Miner / Hewer) and Caroline Marland, was a native of Burslem, Staffordshire, England, where he was born on, 23 November 1899 (baptised Sneyd, Holy Trinity, Staffordshire, on, 23 December 1900. The 1939 National Register for England and Wales shows him residing at, The Hollies Bridge Street, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, England, where he is described as employed as a \'Journeyman\', with the note \'Corp Retired 21 yrs 2nd Batt North Staffs: 5039711\'. William joined the British Army in 1918, at which time he was posted to the South Staffordshire Regiment and held the regimental number 59909 (\'Home Service\' only and no medals issued). He subsequently transferred to the North Staffordshire Regiment in which regiment he held the unique Army Number 5039711, that was from the block allocated to the North Staffordshire Regiment in 1920 Considering his age and experience it is likely that William Marland, re-enlisted in the British Army during the second world war, at which time he would have been allocated a \'new\' Army number. There are records of Royal Artillery attestations 1939-1945, to persons called William Marland. One which refers to transfer in 1945 to \'North Staffords\', and the other with reference to a discharge in 1945 \'having reached the upper age limit\' Condition: Toned GVF

A \'51st Highland Division\' Territorial Force Great War campaign medal group of 3: Private Alexander Winton, 1/7th Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, late \"D\" Company 1/8th (The Argyllshire) Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (TF) - British War Medal. Silver issue (351 Pte A. Winton A. & S.H.) - Interallied Victory Medal (351 Pte A. Winton A. & S.H.) - Territorial Force War Medal (351 Pte A. Winton A. & S.H.) Important: A search of the on-line Great War Medal Rolls shows that only an estimated 135 x Territorial Force War Medals were issued to 'All Ranks' of the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, comprising 19 x Officers, and 116 x 'Other Ranks' Wounded by 'Gas Poisoning' 1918: Private Winton's extant service papers (held and accessible at The National Archives), show that he was 'Poisoned by Gas' on, 17 May 1918 Medals verification: All medals confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll of the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders as cited: - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/1698 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1698 - Territorial Force War Medal: Ref WO 329/3267 Alexander Winton, eldest son of William Winton (a House Joiner) and Margaret Anderson Winton (nee McKenzie) was a native of, Kilmorich, Argyllshire, Scotland, where he was born on, 6 August 1888. Alexander had 5 x siblings, comprising 3 x sisters, viz, Marjory (the eldest child), Elizabeth and Mary, and 2 x brothers, viz, John & Joseph. By trade a 'Joiner', Alexander, was 19 years & 9 months of age when first enlisted in the Territorial Force of the British Army, at, Cairndow, Argyllshire, on, 18 May 1908, at which time he was posted to the 8th (Argyllshire) Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (Territorial Force), and given the regimental number, 351, Indicating that he was 351st enlistment on the battalions original, Territorial Force, muster books. At the time of his enlistment into the Territorial Force, he had been in the employment of Sir Andrew Noble, laird of Ardkinglas House, Cairndow, Argyll - the same address he cited when he took his discharge from the British Army on 17 March 1919 Alexander remained in the United Kingdom, from August 1914 through to 14 June 1916, on which date he embarked at Dover. He first landed in theatre of war 'France', on 15 June 1916, when he disembarked at Boulogne. The next day he joined the Highland Division Depot, and on, 1 July 1916, he was posted to "D" Coy 1/8th (Argyllshire) Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, serving under higher command of 51st Highland Division. On,15 April 1918, he was transferred and posted to 1/7th Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, and it was while with 1/7 Argylls that he was, on, 17 May 1918, 'Wounded by Gas Poisoning', being admitted to the 1/3 Highland Field Ambulance on 18 May 1918, and then moved to the 6th Casualty Clearance Station, from where he was transferred to the 53rd General Hospital, and finally to the, 1st Convalescent Depot, on, 11 June 1918. Private Winton was returned to duty 'In the Field' in August 1918. He embarked from for return to the UK and demobilization in February 1919, with his final discharge being entered by Officer Commanding, Scottish Records, Perth, on, 17 March 1919 Shortly after returning to Argyll, William re-located to England, where at, Andover, Hampshire, he married, Beatrice May Read, in, 1924.By the time of the 1939 National Census for England & Wales, Alexander is recorded as being a 'Carpenter' and living with his family, comprising wife and 2 x sons, William T. Winton (b. 1925) & John C. Winton (b. 1931), at, 6 Council Cottages, Whitchurch, Andover,Hampshire, England. Alexander Winton is recorded as having died at Andover, Hampshire, on, 6 November 1959, at the age of 71 years The medals mounted together with a white metal regimental badge mounted for display on a flock covered board Condition: GVF

A \'Bare Arsed Cheek - Win\'s the Girl\' 1939-45 War Romance Medal Group of 4: Corporal John Henry Pateman Griffin, Royal Air Force - The 1939-1945 Star - The Atlantic Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Note: 'The Stars' are official later issues. All medals suspended from silk issue ribands Sold together with a cache of original ephemera a/f including: - Photo of recipient 'Bare Arsed' with issue helmet posing - Photo of recipient with war-time bride & friend, all in uniform - Letter from British Overseas Airways Corporation 22 June 1944 - Receipt Khan & Co, Elphinstone Street, Karachi, 9 February 1946 - Receipt to 1295191 Cpl Griffin for 'Hold Baggage' - Pocket calendar 1945-46 Bombay Sports, Elphinstone St, Karachi - Brush Sports & Social Club membership card - Contact Club, Karachi, membership card (January 1946) - RAF Form 2772 Record of Educational & Vocational Trading - Troopdeck 'H' table card - National Savings Certificate Holder Card (John Griffin) - Notes of Pay and Emoluments All contained in a large gentleman's leather wallet The reverse of the group photograph with inscription in pencil; Quote, To the smartest and most precious husband in the world. From the luckiest girl in the world. All my love ever yours 'Cora' xxxx... Unquote. John Henry Pateman Griffin, eldest son of Richard James Griffin (Coal Merchant) and Margaret Griffin (nee Pateman) was a native of, Ware, Hertfordshire, England, where he was born on, 31 August 1922. By the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register for England & Wales, John - described as a 'Panel Beater, Engineering Work' - is recorded as residing with his family comprising parents, younger brother Richard H. Griffin and younger sister Kathleen Griffin, at, 12 The Manor House, Ware, Hertfordshire. John's unique Royal Air Force number - 1295191 - indicates that he joined the Royal Air Force sometime after February 1940, his number being allocated in the block allocated for recruits who underwent induction and training at RAF bases located at, Uxbridge, Gloucester & Penarth. During his air force service, John met, his future wife, Cora Bell, who was serving in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force. John and Cora are recorded as getting married in Co Durham, England, sometime during the third quarter of 1944. Corporal Griffin was posted to Karachi, British India, where he was stationed between November 1945 - June 1946. John Griffin is recorded as having died at Derby, England, on 25 February 2008 Condition: Medals GVF

A \'Bootneck\' Shetland Islander\'s \'Gallipoli & Grand Fleet Service\' Great War Medal Group of 3: Private William Isbister, Royal Marine Light Infantry late Royal Marine Brigade - 1914-15 Star (Ply.7446 W. Isbister, Pte. R.M.L.I.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Ply.7446 Pte. W. Isbister. R.M.L.I.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Ply.7446 Pte. W. Isbister. R.M.L.I.) Important: Private William Robert Isbister, Royal Marine Light Infantry, is confirmed as having served at Gallipoli & with the Grand Fleet during the Great War (ref \'Shetland\'s Roll of Honour and Roll of Service\' (Lerwick, 1920)) Note: All 3 x medals confirmed as the recipients full medal entitlement per the respective campaign medal rolls held and accessible at The National Archives (ref ADM 171/169) William Robert Isbister, son of Thomas Isbister and Janet \'Jesssie\' Isbister (nee Bruce) was a native of, Unst, Lerwick, Shetlands Islands, Scotland, where he was born on 26 December 1873 (his Royal Marines \'Service Sheet\' give the later date 19 April 1875). At the time of the 1891 Scotland Census, William is recorded as residing at, 3 Albert Street, South Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, at which time he was described as an \'Apprentice Printer\' living at home with his mother \'Jessie\' Isbister and his 2 x elder brothers, Christopher Thomas Isbister, David I R. Isbister and younger sister Agnes Isbister. William Isbister enlsited in the his local volunteer corps on 19 April 1894, on which date he was posted to the Edinburgh Volunteer Artillery, in which unit he served until 24 December 1894, his \'Volunteer Service\' record with notation \'Struck Off, enlisted Rl Marines\'. After completing his apprenticeship, and now described as a \'Printer\' (Machine Printer), William enlisted in the Royal Marine Light Infantry at Edinburgh, Scotland, on 25 January 1895. William was returned as conduct Very Good\' every year of his service through to 30 March 1904, on which date, while serving on H.M.S. Hogue (the ship was a Cressy-class armoured cruiser) he received a \'Hurt Certificate\' when his middle finger was severed. As a result of his wound, William was subsequently discharged from the Royal Marines on 14 July 1904 due to being \'Invalidid\'. After discharge William relocated to Edinburgh, Scotland, where he was employed as a \'Printer\'. William re-enlisted in the Royal Marine Light Infantry, for the \'Duration of Hostilities\' on 13 May 1915, and is confirmed as subsequently serving at Gallipoli with the Royal Marine Brigade, and later with the Grand Fleet (ref ). His service sheet records that his notified next of kin was his brother Christopher Thomas Isbister, who was living at 41 Regent Place, Edinburgh Scotland. For his services during the Great War, William Isbister was awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Interallied Victory Medals. In later life William Robert Isbister is recorded as living at 43 Logie Green Road, Edinburgh, and is known to have died in Edinburgh, Scotland, sometime during 1949, at which time he was 74 years of age Sold together with a hard-copy of the recipients \'Service Sheet\' The medals suspended from original bright silk \'moire\' ribands, and as-worn in the swing-style. The mounting bar fitted with a replacement hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

A \'Bostonian\' Casualty of the \'100 Days Offensive\' medal group of 3 including the recipient\'s numbered Silver War Badge: Private Frank Ewart Grocock, 6th Battalion Dorsetshire Regiment, late 8th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment - British War Medal. Silver issue (37136 Pte. F. E. Grocock. E. York. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (37136 Pte. F. E. Grocock. E. York. R.) - Silver War Badge (B167259) Wounded-in-Action: Private Frank Grocock, is confirmed as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' by Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound on 24 September 1918, during the '100 Days Offensive' while serving with 6th Battalion Dorsetshire Regiment Note: The campaign medals and Silver War Badge all verified as entitled per the respective medal and silver war badge rolls, viz: - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1288 - Silver War Badge: Ref WO 329/3023. Awarded B167259 Frank Ewart Grocock, second son of Richard Henry Grocock (Baker & Confectioner) & Elizabeth Grocock (nee Peck) was a native of, Boston, Linolnshire, England, where he was born on 2 November 1898. Frank was one of seven children in the Grocock family, having two sibling brothers (elder brother, William Henry - Killed in Action on 2 September 1915, while serving with 4th Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment - & younger brother, Frederick John), and four sisters (elder sisters, Gertrude, Emily & Jessie - - which latter served overseas during the Great War with Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps - & younger sister Doris). At the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, Frank, was residing with his family, including his widowed mother (head of house) and 5 x siblings, living at, 25 Wormgate, Boston, Lincolnshire, England, at which time he was described as being a 'Scholar'. Frank enlisted into the British Army on, 9 October 1916, on which date he was posted to the East Yorkshire Regiment. Thomas first entered theatre of war 'France', and served on the 'Western Front' with 8th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment. Frank was subsequently transferred to 6th Battalion Dorsetshire Regiment (holding regimental number 23521), ijn which unit, on, 24 September 1918, during the battles of the '100 Dyas Offensive', Frank was recorded as being 'Wounded in Action' with Gunshot & Shrapnel Wounds (GSW). On 24 September 1918, Frank, by then badly wounded (his GSW were classified as, IV / 4 'Penetrating Wounds to the Chest') was admitted to No 3 Casualty Clearance Station, then located at Beaulencourt, France (September to October 1918). The severity of Frank's wounds can be measured by the subsequent 'duration' of his treatment which is recorded as '67 Days' (ref MH106, War Office: First World War Representative Medical Records of Servicemen). On 10 April 1919, due to the debilitating affects of his GSW Wounds, Frank Grocock was found to be 'Medically Unfit' for further military service', and on that date was discharged from the British Army. At the time of his discharge Frank was recorded as being 20 years of age. 6/Dorsets & 100 Days Offensive: During the 100 Dyas Offensive of 1918, 6th Dorsets fought at the Battles of Amiens, Albert, Havrincourt, Epehy and Cambrai before taking part in the British pursuit of the German Army to the Selle.They then fought in the Battles of the Selle and the Sambre. The Armistice found the Division south east of Maubeuge and, after a short spell west of Le Cateau, on 6th December they moved back to near Amiens and went to billets around Hallencourt. Demobilisation began in January 1919. An estimated 1000 'All-Ranks' of the battalion were lost during the Great War, of which almost half were incurred in the 1918 with exceptionally high losses in the final advances of the last three months of the conflict After the Great War, Frank Ewart Grocock, relocated to Nottingham, England, where in April 1939, described as a 'Carpenter & Joiner' , he is recorded as living with his wife Edith Grocock (nee Rose) and daughter Edith J. Grocock (22 years of age) at the family residence located at, 51 Hereford Road, Nottingham. At the advanced age of 93 years, Frank Grocock, is recorded as having died at, Stoke House Nursing Home, 24-26 Stoke Lane, Gedling, Nottingham, England, on, 24 April 1992 The Silver War Badge was a proudly worn item of insignia, as evinced by the badge having a replacement pin & clasp, exactly as worn by the recipient Condition: VF

A \'Boy to Man\' Royal Marines Band campaign and long service group of 7: Musician Charles Leonard Partridge, Royal Marines Band - British War Medal. Silver issue (R.M.B.2641 Bd.Boy C.L. Partridge.) - NGS 1915. GVI type I & clasp \'Palestine 1936-39\' (RMB.2641 C.L. Partridge. Musn. R.M.) - 1939-45 Star - Atlantic Star - Africa Star - War Medal - Naval LSGC Medal. GV coinage head (R.M.B.2641 C.L. Partridge. Mus. R.M.) Important: The single British War Medal - naemd to him in rank of \'Band Boy\' is confirmed as sole entitlement for Great War per Naval Great War Medal Roll (ref ADM 171/170) Charles Leonard Partridge, was born in Islington, London on 24 December 1902. He enlisted into the Royal Marines on 19 September 1917, at the meagre age of only 14 years of age! Having enrolled as a \'Boy\' entrant in the Royal Marine Band, Charles was not delpoyed on active service during the Great War, and remained ashore and in home waters, qualifying for the single British War Medal issued to him when serving aboard H.M.S. Iron Duke. On qualifying for his Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 30 March 1936, the medal was issued to him at H.M.S. Victory II. Charles Leonard Partridge is recorded to have died at Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England in the first quarter of 1971 Condition: VF and better

A \'Bradford Jock\'s\' 1914 Casualty, South African War & Great War campaign medal group of 5: Private William Henry Hinchcliffe, 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers late 2nd Bn Royal Scots Fusiliers - QSA. \'CC\', \'TH\', \'ROL\', \'TR\', \'OFS\' (5926 Pte. W.H. Hinchcliffe, 2: R. Scots Fus:) - KSA. With 2 x SA clasps (5926 Pte. W. Hinchcliffe, 2: R. Scots Fus:) - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (5926 Pte. W. Hinchcliffe, 1: R. Sc: Fus.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (5926 Pte. W. H. Hinchcliffe, R. S. Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (5926 Pte. W. H. Hinchcliffe, R. S. Fus.) Note: The dated clasp on the 1914 Star is a contemporary tailors copy Missing Presumed Died - First Battle of Ypres 1914: Private William Henry Hinchcliffe 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers, was reported missing on 11 November 1914, subsequently revised to \'Presumed Died\' The body of Private Hinchcliffe was never recovered from the battlefield, but his service and supreme sacrifice is perpetuated for posterity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, at the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial located at Ypres, Belgium, where his details, muster together amongst other kindred spirits of his battalion, on panel 19 of the memorial Medals & clasp(s) verification: All medals and all South African War clasps verified as entitled per the respective medal rolls of the Royal Scots Fusiliers sources cited below; - QSA Medal and 5 x clasps: Ref WO 100/180 - KSA Medal and 2 x clasps: Ref WO 100/327 - 1914 Star: Ref WO 329/2442 (shown as missing about 11/11/1914) - British War Medal Silver issue: Ref WO 329/990 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/990 Note: The recipients Medal Index Card makes no reference to a dated clasp or roses ever being sent or claimed by the recipients notified next of kin - however the recipients eligibility to the dated clasp is beyond any question, as he had entered theatre of war, \'France\' with his battalion on, 14 August 1914 William Henry Hinchcliffe, was a native of, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, where he was born in 1879. William enlisted in the British Army, almost certainly at, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, on, 31 August 1898 (No 5295 Isaac Hindle, another teenager of 18 years 10 months, and native of Bradford, enlisted in Bradford on that date - while No 5297, Private Peter Boyle, (2/RSF), joined at Stirling, Scotland, the next day 1 September 1898). On the evidence, of places of birth, age, it is almost certain that William Henry Hinchcliffe and Isaac Hindle were close friends, signing up for an adventure in the British Army together, and subsequently serving in the very same regiment, Royal Scots Fusiliers, with both posted and serving together in the 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers. As both had signed short service contracts, their general service records would have basically been the same. Isaac Hindle\'s extant service record shows that he earned the same combination of campaign medals and clasps for the South African War. His service record showing: - Home (inc Ireland): 31/08/1898 - 21/10/1899 (1 year 52 days) - South Africa: 22/10/1899 - 16/02/1903 (3 years 118 days) - Home: 17/02/1903 - 30/08/1910 (7 years 195 days) Isaac Hindle is shown as \'Mounted Infantry\' qualified 31/12/1902, and took his final discharge from the British Army on, after 12 years service \'With the Colours\' and on the \'Army Reserve\' (joined the AR on 30/08/1906) - this record would almost certainly have been mirrored by his friend, William Henry Hinchcliffe! After taking his discharge form the British Army, William returned to his native Bradford, where is recorded as getting married to Sarah Alice Sharp, sometime during the second quarter of 1909. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales records William together with his wife and residing at, 50 Rufford Street, Bradford, England, at which time he was employed as a \'Packer\' and his wife employed as a \'Worsted Weaver\', both working in the Bradford factories of the \'Worsted Wool Industry\' After the outbreak of the Great War, William was mobiised for War Service, and on rejoining his old regiment, was posted to 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers. At the outbreak of War, 1/RSF was located at Gosport, Hampshire, England, where it was a constituent battalion of 9th Brigade, serving under higher formation 3rd Division. 1/RSF was one of the earliest regiments to enter theatre of war \'France & Flanders\', when it disembarked at \'Le Havre\', France, on, 14 August 1914 1/RSF were quickly destined to be in the thick of the fighting, within 10 days of landing - and for the remainder of the year. Their records of action including: 23 -24 August 1914: The Battle of Mons. 24 August – 05 September 1914: Retreat from the Mons including the Rearguard action of Solesmes. 26 August 1914: Battle of Le Cateau. 06 – 09 September 1914: The Battle of the Marne. September 1914: The Battle of the Aisne, (13 Sept’ Passage of the Aisne and 20 Sept’ actions on the Aisne Heights) October 1914: Battle of La Bassee. November 1914: The First Battle of Ypres It was while present in the front line of the fighting at the \'First Battle of Ypres\', that Private William Henry Hinchcliffe, was posted \'Missing\', subsequently classified as \'Died\', who had paid the supreme sacrifice while serving with \'The Colours\' as a member of the British Expeditionary Force The Commonwealth War Graves Commission, record that 31 x \'All Ranks\' of the 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers, including Private Hinchcliffe, are recorded as having died at Ypres, on that single fateful date, 11 November 1914 Williams personal effects were sent to his widow, Sarah Alice Hinchcliffe, who resided at, 50 Rufford St, Leeds Rd, Bradford, Yorkshire, England. The medals mounted in the court-style on a buckram backing, for display purposes

A \'Bradford Man\'s\' Great War campaign medal pair: Private John James McGregor, Gordon Highlanders attached to 1/14 London Regiment (London Scottish) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-41823 Pte. J. J. McGregor. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-41823 Pte. J. J. McGregor. Gordons.) Medal verification: The Great War campaign medals verified as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal roll of the Gordon Highlanders (ref WO 329/1659) that was compiled and signed at, Perth, Scotland, on, 28 December 1920 July 1921 John also received a Silver War Badge, numbered B178367 (ref WO 329/3067). The SWB roll showing that he had enlisted in the British Army on, 26 January 1917, and taken his discharge on, 7 March 1919. At the time of taking his discharge, his age was shown as 20 years & 2 months Note: In 1916 the 14th London Regiment (London Scottish) of the Territorial Force was re-designated as a Territorial Battalion of The Gordon Highlanders without change of title John James McGregor son of Andrew McGregor (a Baker & Confectioner) & Margaret McGregor, was a native of Leeds, Yorkshire, England, where he was born on 15 March 1899. The 1901 National Census for England & Wales records John, residing in, West Leeds, however, by the time of the 1911 Census, the family, comprising John his parents & 2 x sibling sisters, are recorded residing at, 30 Swinton Place Great Horton, Bradford, Yorkshire, which appears to have become 'home-town' for John. After service in the British Army (1917-1919), during the Great War, in which he served overseas in France, with the 14th London Regiment - the 'London Scottish' (a Territorial Force battalion of the Gordon Highlanders), he returned home to Bradford, where, on, 3 September 1924, he married, Ellen Paley, at which time he was described as a 'Wool Clerk'. John was still employed in the textile industry in 1939, in which year he is recorded residing with his wife and their son, Alan J. McGregor, located at, 8 Augustines Terrace, Bradford, Yorkshire, and described as a 'Wool Merchant Clerk'. John James McGregor is recorded as having died at, Bradford, sometime during the first quarter of 1989 Sold together with some hard-copy research Condition: VF

A \'Bristolian\'s\' Great War campaign pair: Gunner Reginald J. Hardman, Royal Artillery - British War Medal. Silver issue (181795 Gnr R.J. Hardman. R.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (181795 Gnr R.J. Hardman. R.A.) Reginald J. Hardman is confirmed as having first entered a theatre of war \'France\' sometime after 1915, and that he only qualified for the two campaign medals here offered. His Medal Index Card also shows that he was entitled to a Silver War Badge, indicating that Reginald would have been Honorably Discharged form the British Army sometime between 1916-1920 due to effects of wounds, injuries or debilitating disease incurred as a direct consequence of military service Note: The only Reginald J. Hardman included in the National Census of England & Wales 1901, was a native of Bristol, Somerset, who was born circa 1892-93. He was the son of Samuel J. Hardman a Marine (sea going) Engine Driver and his wife Jane. At the time, Reginald was a scholar living at home at 30 Walter Street, Bristol, together with his parents, four siblings and his maternal Grandfather. On-line records also show that Reginald subsequently married Miss Fripp in Bristol in the third quarter 1917, and that he died in his home-town aged 72 in 1964 Condition: GVF

A \'Brunei Rebellion\' and \'Confrontation\' campaign pair: Marine C.M. Torrance, Royal Marines - NGS Medal 1915. EIIR with clasp \'Brunei\' (RM.18454 C.M. Torrance. Mne. R.M.) - GSM 1962. With clasp \'Borneo\' (RM.18454 C.M. Torrance. Mne. R.M.) Only an estimated 1250 x \'Brunei\' clasps issued to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines (ref British Battles & Medals 7th Edition) Condition: GVF

A \'Brunei Rebellion\' and \'Confrontation\' campaign pair: Private R. Smeaton, 1st Battalion Queens Own Highlanders - GSM 1918. EIIR issue with clasp \'Brunei\' (23493920 Pte R. Smeaton. Q.O.Hldrs.) - GSM 1962. With clasp \'Borneo\' (23493920 Pte R. Smeaton. Q.O.Hldrs.) The only Scottish Infantry regiment to serve in the Brunei Rebellion was The Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons), and the medal and clasp for Brunei represents the first campaign medal earned by the Queens Own Highlanders following the earlier amalagamation of the Seaforth and Cameron Highlanders Condition: VF

A \'Buckie Loon\'s Great War campaign medal group of 3: Private Robert George Stewart 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders late 6th (Banff & Donside) Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (11943. Pte. R. G. Stewart. Gord. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (11943 Pte. R. G. Stewart. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (11943 Pte. R. G. Stewart. Gordons.) Wounded on Duty: Private Robert Galbraith Stewart of \'B\' Company 6th Battalion Gordon Highlanders is confirmed having been \'Wounded-on-Duty\' when he received a \'Lacerated Wound to the right knee while on \'Duty\'. He was admitted to the 149th Field Ambulance on 31 October 1916 for treatment, being transferred to the 3/HFA on 1 November 1916 (reference file series MH 106/216 War Office: First World War Representative Medical Records of Servicemen (Hospital Admission and Discharge Registers). The entry for Private Stewart show that he was 19 years of age, and had served with the British Army for 1 year and 6 months of which 11 months had been on active service with the British Expeditionary Force in France Medals Verification: The Great War campaign medals all verified as issued per the respective medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders, as under: a). 1914-15 Star: Reference WO 329/2801 (first entered theatre of war \'France\' with Gordons on, 2 December 1915. Disembodied on 1 April 1919) b). British War Medal. Silver issue: Reference WO 329/1662 (first entered France with 6/Gordons, later with 2/Gordons No 266168) c). Interallied Victory Medal: Reference WO 329/1662 (first entered France with 6/Gordons, later with 2/Gordons No 266168) The reverse of the recipients extant Medal Index Card with the below forwarding address, where his nominated next of kin, his brother William lived: Mill Cottage Glenalmond Perth Robert Galbraith Stewart, fourth son of William Stewart (a Baker) and Isabella Stewart (nee Geddes) was a native of the parish of, Rathven, Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland, where he was born on, 22 August 1897. The 1901 National Census for Scotland, shows Robert (described as an Apprentice Irondresser) living at home with his parents, and 7 x siblings, comprising 3 x elder brothers, James Stewart (Killed-in-Action, France, 1916, while serving with Canadian Expeditionary Force) William Stewart & John Stewart, and 4 x sisters viz, Jane Stewart, Isabella Stewart, Grace Stewart & Helen Stewart. In 1901 the Stewart family resided at, 23 South Land Street, Buckie. Shortly after the outbreak of the Great War in August 1914, James attested for service with the British Army sometime around April-May 1915, at which time he was posted to his local Territorial Force battalion of the Gordon Highlanders, joining 6th (Banff & Donside) Battalion Gordon Highlanders, with which unit he was given the regimental number No. 11943. Robert first entered theatre of war, France, with a reinforcement draft for 6/Gordons on, 2 December 1915. In October 1916, he received a \'Lacerated Wound\' to his knee while on duty. Robert was later transferred to the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, with which battalion he was re-numbered as No. 266168. Private Stewart survived the Great War and took his final discharge from the British Army on, 1 April 1919. On 30 November 1923, Robert together with his younger sister Helen, were the witnesses a the marriage of his elder Brother William Stewart, Robert Galbraith Stewart migrated to North America in 1929, where he became a naturalized Canadian. He is recorded to have died at Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, on, 20 January 1972 The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing-style. The original watered silk \'moire\' ribands suspended from a contemporary white metal mounting bar that retains its long hinged pin & clasp fittings Sold together with some hard-copy photocopied research Condition: About EF

A \'Buffs\' North West Frontier of India, Boer War & Great War campaign medal group of 5: Private Araunah Pankhurst 1st Battalion East Kent Regiment, late 2nd Battalion East Kent Regiment - IGS 1895. Clasps \'Punjab Frontier\' \'Relief of Chitral\' (3942 Pte. A. Pankhurst. 1st Bn East Kent Regt) - QSA Medal. 2 x clasps \'Transvaal\' \'South Africa 1902\' (3942 Pte. O. Pankhurst. E. Kent Regt) - 1914-15 Star (SR111 Pte. A. Pankhurst. E. Kent R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (SR111 Pte. A. Pankhurst. E. Kent R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (SR111 Pte. A. Pankhurst. E. Kent R.) Note: Recipients forename initial on the QSA is shown as O instead of A - a blatant clerical error as the medal roll shows his forename initial as \'O\' Araunah Pankhurst, was a native of the parish of St.Peters, Rochester, Kent, England. He attested for service in 3rd \'Militia\' Battalion East Kent Regiment on 1 August 1892. At the time of his enlistment he was described as being 18 years and 1 month of age, and by \'Trade\' a \'Labourer\' employed at Bessant Timber Merchants, Chatham. Subsequently transferring to permanent service with \'The Buffs\', he later served on the Noirth West Frontier of India, and during the South African War with the 1st Battalion East Kent Regiment, his medals and clasps all being confirmed on the corresponding medal rolls (reference WO 100/78, WO 100/86 & WO 100/167 respectively). At the time the Great War started, Araunah was married and living at 17 Prospect Row, New Road, Chatham, Kent, with his wife and three children, but inspite of his advanced age (he was then 40 years of age) age and his family responsibilities he re-enlisted for service with the British Army, and on 20 August 1914, joined his old regiment \'The Buffs\'. He went on to serve a total of 1 year and 363 days during the Great War. of which 1 year and 4 days was on active campaign service in \'France and Flanders\' with the British Expeditionary Force between 1 April 1915 through to 10 May 1916. At the time of taking his final discharge on 16 August 1916, he was described as being \'No longer fit for Military Service\'. In addition to his campaign medals for the Great War, he was also issued a War Badge Militia and Pension papers are extant for this recipient and can be accessed on-line through popular genealogical websites Sold together with soft-copy entry pages of the respective Victorian medal roll entry pages and the Medal Index Card, which confirms all the medals and clasps above listed The medals mounted in the swing-style and \'as-worn\'. Suspended from contemporary silk ribands - the 1914-15 Star frayed and fragmentary - the mounting brooch bar retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Stain on QSA, & minor contact marks throughout thus about VF

A \'Calcutta\' King\'s Police Medal for Gallantry Group of 6 - King\'s Police Medal. GV type II \'Gallantry\' riband (Felix O\'Hara, Sergt. Calcutta Police.) - 1914 Star with a \'Tailors Copy\' dated clasp (9949 Pte. F. O\'Hara. York. R.) - British War Medal. Silver (9949 Pte. F. O\'Hara. York. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (9949 Pte. F. O\'Hara. York. R.) - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Efficiency Medal. GV with \'India\' bar & clasp (Sjt. F. O\'Hara, Cal & Presy. Bn., A.F.I.) The King\'s Police Medal \'For Gallantry\' was published in the London Gazette issue of 1 January 1931 Medals & dated clasps verification: All medals confirmed as entitled per below cited references - King\'s Police Medal. GV type II \'Gallantry\': London Gazette of 01/01/1931 - 1914 Star with dated clasp: WO 329/2440 - British War Medal. Silver: WO 329/919 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/919 - Jubilee Medal 1935: Jubilee Medal Roll India Allocation (Calcutta Police) - Efficiency Medal. GV \'India\' bar & clasp: Published in Indian Army Order 446 of 1935 Note: The Great War campaign medals recorded as official replacements, in lieu of lost medals while serving with the Calcutta Police The medals mounted-as worn. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining it\'s long hinged pin & clasp fitting Condition: Silver medals dark toned. The group VF

A \'Carnbee, Pittenweem\' Jock\'s South African War campaign medal pair: Private Charles Balsillie, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders late 1st and 2nd Battalions Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - QSA Medal: \'Cape Colony\' \'Orange Free State\' \'Belfast (3093 Pte. C. Balsillie, Gordon Highrs:) - King\'s South Africa: \'South Africa 01\' \'South Africa 02\' (3093 Pte. C. Balsallie, Gordon Highrs:) A captioned / identified photograph of the soldier, wearing kilted uniform of the Gordon Highlanders is accessible at the Ancestry Website see their resource \'Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland, War Albums, 1899 - 1916 database on-line \'War Album Containing Portraits of Over Two Hundred Fife Men Serving in South Africa and Groups and Views Connected with the War\'. Medals and clasps verification: Both medals and all 5 x clasps verified per the respective medal rolls of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, as under; - QSA Medal & 5 x clasps (ref WO 100/203) compiled and signed in-the-field at, Pretoria South Africa, on, 23 August 1901 - KSA Medal & 3 x clasps (ref WO 100/343) Charles Balsillie, second son of John Balsillie (a \'Farm Servant\') and Margaret Balsillie (nee Smith) was a native of, Carnbee, Pittenweem, Fife, Scotland, where he was born on, 30 April 1866. Prior to Joining the British Army, Charles was employed as a \'Ploughman\'. He enlisted in the British Army at, Cupar, Fife, Scotland, on, 10 April 1885, and on the same day was posted to his local infantry regiment, the Roya Highlanders (Black Watch). Prior to joining the regular army Charles had been serving as a volunteer with 4th Brigade Scottish Division Royal Artillery (Fife Militia). After completion of his basic training at the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Regimental Depot located at Perth, Scotland, he was posted to 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders on, 5 July 1885, and then to 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders, from, 17 December 1886. He was then transferred to the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, on, 16 December 1888. Charles Balsillie married Mary Ann Millar, at, Kinghorn, Fife, on, 7 December 1894. He is recorded to have died at, Strathmiglo, Fife, Scotland, sometime in 1951 The recipient\'s record of service was: - Home: 10/04/1885 - 16/12/1886 - Malta: 17/12/1886 - 15/12/1888 - Ceylon Colony: 16/12/1888 - 03/01/1892 - British India: 04/01/1892 - 15/01/1893 - Home: 16/01/1893 - 06/06/1900 - South Africa: 07/06/1900 - 09/04/1902 - Home: 10/04/1902 - 11/04/1902 The recipients service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives Gordon Highlanders 1899-1902: The Gordon Highlanders had the distinction of being the most decorated infantry regiment of the British Army for their service during the South African War, where both regular battalions (and several Volunteer Service Companies) earned the below following battle honours, as well as 6 x Victoria Crosses - Defence of Ladysmith (2/Gordons) - Paardeberg (1/Gordons) - South Africa 1899-1902 - Captain Matthew Fontaine Maury Meiklejohn (2/Gordons, for Elandslaagte, 1899) - Sergeant-Major William Robertson ( 2/Gordons, for Elandslaagte, 1899) - Captain Ernest Beachcroft Beckwith Towse (1/Gordons, for Magersfontein, 1899) - Lance-Corporal John Frederick Mackay (1/Gordons, for Crows Nest Hill, nr Johannesburg, 1900) - Captain William Eagleson Gordon (1/Gordons, for action nr Krugersdorp, 1900) - Captain David Reginald Younger (1/Gordons, for action nr Krugersdorp, 1900 - a posthumous award) Sold together with photocopied hard copy pages from the respective medal rolls and photocopied named / identified photograph of the recipient in his Gordon Highlanders uniform The medals retaining their original silk, now stitched, medal ribands, & almost certainly as-worn by the recipient Condition: GVF

A \'Casualty\'s\' medal group of 5 to a \'Jock\' who served pre-war in the infamous British \'Colonial Penal Colony\' of Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands: Sergeant Stephen Mathieson, 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers - QSA. Silver \'Tr\' \'SA 1901\' \'SA 1902\' (6318 Pte. S. Mathieson. Rl. Scots Fus.) - 1914 Star. No clasp (6318 Pte. S. Mathieson. 1/R. Sc. Fus.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (6318 Pte. S. Mathieson. R. S. Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (6318 Pte. S. Mathieson. R. S. Fus.) - Military LS&GC. GV 1st issue (6318 Pte A.Cpl - S. Mathieson. R. Sc. Fus.) Wounded-in-Action: The recipient is confirmed as being twice \'Wounded-in-Action\' in France & Flanders during the Great War, as under; - 03/03/1915: Gunshot & Shrapnel Wounds (GSW), to left side - 20/05/1918: Gassed Medals & clasp(s) verification: All medals verified as entitled per the respective medal rolls of the Royal Scots Fusiliers sources cited below; - QSA Medal and 3 x clasps: Ref WO 100/180 - 1914 Star (with a dated clasp): Ref WO 329/2442 - BWM & Victory medals: Ref WO 329/990 - LS&GC Medal: Ref AO of September 1920 (Service papers refer) Stephen Mathieson is shown in both his Medal Index Card and the respective 1914 Star medal roll confirm as being entitled to and issued with the dated clasp and roses for the 1914 Star Stephen Mathieson, son of Margaret Mathieson (his notified next of kin who resided at, 10 Reid Square, off Russel Street, Ayr), was a native of the parish of Newton, Ayr, Scotland, where he was born circa 1881. James, enlisted in the British Army, at Ayr, Scotland on 18 September 1899, at which time he claimed to be 18 years & 5 months of age, and described himself as a \'Farm Labourer\'. Prior to enlistment he had been serving as a volunteer with 3rd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers, and after his enlistment he was sent to the regimental depot of the Royal Scots Fusiliers, where, after completing his training, he was posted to 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers, with which battalion he served in the South African War. Stephen was subsequently transferred to the 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers on 21 February 1903. While serving at the the British colonial penal colony of Port Blair, he re-engaged with the Royal Scots Fusiliers to complete 21 years service with \'The Colours\' (the recipients service papers refer) During his \'First period\' of service with the Royal Scots Fusiliers, Stephen served as under; - Home: 18/09/1899-30/07/1901 - South Africa: 31/01/1901-16/02/1903 - Home: 17/02/1903-03/02/1904 - India (Inc Burma): 04/02/1904-09/10/1910 - South Africa: 10/10/1910-30/03/1912 - Home: 31/03/1912-01/04/1912 British India\'s \'Devils Island\': While serving in the East Indies (India & Burma), Stephen is confirmed as having served with the detachment of 1/RSF, that was posted from the battalion - then stationed in Rangoon, Burma - to the remote Andaman & Nicobar Islands in the Indian Ocean, where it provided security for the infamous British colonial prison colony located at Port Blair (in the years following the Indian Mutiny through to the Great War, a detachment of British infantry was rotated from the garrisons in British India, for service in Port Blair). The islands were referred to in India as the \'Kali Pani\' or \'Black Waters\' - a foreboding destination for any Indian unlucky to find himself incarcerated in the penal colony at Port Blair. At Port Blair, the detachment from 1/Royal Scots Fusiliers provided troops to guard the main prison, the imposing \'Cellular Jail\', (purpose built and opened in 1906) where the convicts were mostly political subversives and early Indian freedom fighters In spite of extending his terms of engagement at Port Blair in 1910 to complete 21 years service, on return to the United Kingdom, Stephen took a \'Free\' discharge from the British Army on 1 April 1912 - and was placed on the Army Reserve \'Section D\', at which time his \'character\' was described as having been \'Exemplary\' The recipients extant service papers (held at The National Archives in the \'Burnt Series\') show his service between 1913-1918, as under; - Home (Section D Reserve): 03/01/1913-04/08/1914 - Home (Mobilized): 05/08/1914 - Home: 06/08/1914. Posted 3/RSF - Home: 30/08/2014. Posted 1/RSF - British Expeditionary Force France: 30/08/1914-06/03/1915 (1/RSF) - Home: 07/03/1915-17/03/2018 - British Expeditionary Force France: 18/03/1914-26/05/1918 (1/RSF) Although his service record shows service with the B.E.F from 30 August 1914, he is recorded on his Medal Index Card & the respective 1914 Star Medal Roll as having first entering theatre of war \'France\' on 8 September 1914! Whatever the real date, he is confirmed beyond any doubt as serving under fire early after the start of the Great War - and being both entitled and awarded a dated clasp to his 1914 Star. In March 1920, the recipient was residing at 37 Mill Street, Ayr, Scotland (service papers refer), and was in receipt of a service disability pension of 11 Shillings & 4 Pennies per week (he suffered 20% disability from the effects of being wounded (GSW & Gas attack)) A very large set of the recipient\'s service papers are extant and held in the \'Burnt Series\' at The National Archives The medals mounted in the swing style, suspended from contemporary silk ribands, and and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining a long-hinged pin and clasp fittings A fine Great War medal group to a \'Jock\' who had prior served on the Indian Ocean \'Penal Colony\' at Port Blair, Andaman Islands, and who later during the Great War had the misfortune to be wounded in 1915, & a victim of a \'Gas Attack\' in 1918 Condition: Silver medals toned VF

A \'Chipping Norton\' Railwayman & Great War \'Bugler\' \'Casualty\' campaign medal group of 4: Airman George Thomas Osman Smith, Royal Air Force, late Royal Flying Corps, 1/4th Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry later & Great Western Railway - 1914-15 Star (1514 Pte. G. Smith. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (20086 Pte. G. Smith. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) - Interallied Victory Medal (20086 Pte. G. Smith. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) - Defence Medal Sold together with below companion items - Cap badge of Great Western Railway Company. Chromed metal & blackened background, with lugs - Great Western Railway Fifteen Years First Aid Efficiency H/M silver medal (5032 George Smith 1945) - National Union of Railwaymen 30 Years Membership lapel badge. H/M silver & enamels - 1 x large GWR railway staff button marked ‘Compton Sons & Webb, London’ - 2 x small buttons with \'Locomotive\' motif - Small white metal pendant with photograph, inscribed in ink to reverse ‘G. Smith’ Wounded-in-Action: Bugler George Smith 1/4 OBLI, confirmed \'Wounded-in-Action\', by Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound\', (or GSW) on, 16 March 1916 Medals verification: All medals verified per the respective campaign & commemorative medal rolls cited: - 1914-15 Star (Ref WO 329/2928). First entered theatre of war \'France\' 29 March 1915 - British War Medal. Silver issue (Ref WO 329/1375) Service with 1/4th OBLI - Interallied Victory Medal (Ref WO 329/1375) Service with 1/4th OBLI - Defence Medal (No medal rolls in Public Domain) Shown 1939 National Register as Warden with Air Raid Precaution George Thomas Osman Smith, son of George Thomas Osman Smith (Carpenter & Wheelright) & Mary Ann Smith (nee Fletcher) was a native of, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, where he was born on,14 November 1890. George attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry on 10 February 1912, giving his profession as porter. He served with 1st/4th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 29 March 1915 and received a slight shrapnel wound to the face and chin on 16 March 1916. (his extant Royal Air Force Service records held & accessible at The National Archives refer). He is noted on a casualty form as being a Bugler, when admitted to 31st Ambulance Train, in August 1917, for ‘I.C.T.’ (Inflammation of Connective Tissue). He later transferred to the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force, as an aero fitter, being renumbered 406937, transferring in as A.M. 2, on 5 January 1918, and was promoted to A.M. 1, on 30 July 1918. He was transferred to the R.A.F. Reserve on 11 March 1919 After the Great War, returned to Chipping Norton, and his wife Lily (he had married Lily Lane, on 3 February 1917, the marriage certificate describing him at the time as \'Bugler Soldier at Front\'). In 1939, the National Register for England & Wales, records, George together with his wife Lily, residing at, 38 West End, Chipping Norton, where he was Manager \'Retail Radio Shop\', and in addition is recorded as a serving Warden & Billeting Officer with the Air Raid Precaution George Thomas Osman Smith is recorded as having died at, the War Memorial Hospital, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England, on, 5 October 1964 A good local history interest lot pertaining to \'Chipping Norton\' Condition: VF

A \'Churchill\'s Own\' associated Great War campaign medal trio to a Great War casualty: Sergeant James Stanley, Machine Gun Corps, late 6th (Service) Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers The group of 3 x medals comprise: - 1914-15 Star: (11873 Pte.J. Stanley, R. Sc. Fus.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (11873 Sjt. J. Stanley, R. S. F.) - Interallied Victory Medal (11873 Sjt. J. Stanley, R. S. F.) Casualty: The Scotsman Newspaper issue of 25 August 1916, confirms that 18393 Sergeant J. Stanley, Machine Gun Corps (from Glasgow) was \'Wounded-in-Action\' under regimental listing of Scottish soldiers of the Machine Gun Corps Note: All medals verified as entitled per the respective Great War medal rolls as under; - 1914-15 Star: (ref WO 329/2826) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: (ref WO 329/1738) The recipients Medal Index Card shows that he first entered theatre of war France with 6th (Service) Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers on 11 May 1915 Important: Lieutenant-Colonel Winston Spencer Churchill, late, First Lord of the Admiralty and a future Prime Minister of Great Britain, was officer commanding 6th (Service) Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers, circa January to April 1916, during which time he served and led the \'Jocks\' of 6/RSF while they were deployed in the trenches on the Western Front James Rosie Stanley, son of Thomas Stanley (a Commercial Traveller) & Mary Stanley (nee Rosie) was a native of Glasgow, Scotland, where he was born circa 1889. James was the youngest of three children, he had an elder sister, Minnie Stanley (born circa 1880) and an elder brother Thomas Stanley (born circa 1886). By the time of the 1901 National Census for Scotland, James was residing with his parents and both siblings at, 30 Garturk Street, Gorbals, Govan, Glasgow. Shortly after the start of the Great War, James Stanley as a very early volunteer to enlist in the British Army, when he enlisted on 15 August 1915 (SWB Roll refers). He first entered theatre of war \'France\' on 11 May 1915, on which date he landed with the rest of his battalion 6/R.S.F. at the French port of Le Havre. On a period of leave form the Western Front, James married Mary Nielson in Glasgow on 1916. In August 1916, James is recorded as holding the rank of Sergeant and was serving with the Machine Gun Corps when he was \'Wounded-in-Action\'. Not long after receiving his wounds, James was discharged from the British Army due to \'Sickness\' on 13 October 1916 Between the years 1920-1939, James Rosie Stanley is recorded in the Glasgow Electoral Rolls living continuously in the Pollockshields area of the city, at various addresses in order; 73 Bowman Street (1920-1922); 54 Dixon Avenue (1923); Tinto Avenue (1936-) James Rosie Stanley is recorded as having died in Glasgow, Scotland on 17 November 1963, at the time of his death he was living at his property located at 33 Tinto Road, Glasgow. His widow wife, Mary Stanley, survived him until her death in Glasgow in 1971 Each medal retains the original long length of silk \'moire\' riband as issued. A desirable Great War medal group with close \'Winston Churchill\' regimental associatations Condition: GVF

A \'City of Edinburgh\' Special Constable\'s Great War era group of 3 long service and royal commemorative medals: James McKinnon Manclark, J.P., Edinburgh Town Councillor, late Edinburgh Special Constabulary - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Special Constabulary Long Service Medal. GV first issue (James M. Manclark) - Edinburgh City Special Constabulary Long Service Medal 1914-18 Note: The Jubilee Medal is mounted separately on it's silver mounting bar, this latter retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued. The Edinburgh medal complete with hinged pin brooch fitting to reverse of the suspension bar (the award was originally conceived to be worn 'sans' riband attached to the tunic by the brooch bar) At a parade held on 6 June 1918, the City of Edinburgh Special Constabulary, mustered 480 x Foot Special Constables; 18 x Mounted Special Constables. The Edinburgh 'Specials' had the distinction of having both Mounted and Foot 'Specials', as well as Women's Patrols - the latter a rare early innovation in 1918! The Scotman newspaper issue of 19 June 1945, contained the below following obituary pertaining to James McKinnon Manclark: Quote. Death of Edinburgh Town Councillor Mr. James M'Kinnon Manclark, a well-known citizen of Edinburgh, died yesterday after a short illness. Head of the firm of Manclark & Son, clothing manufacturers, he was a man of many interests. As convenor of Trades, he had been a member of Edinburgh Town Council since 1940, while he was also Deacon of the Incorporation of Tailors, chairman of the Scottish Amicable Building Society, a director of the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, a former Moderator of the High Constables and a past president of the Edinburgh Rotary Club. He was associated with sport in various forms, and was a founder member of the Scottish Amateur Billiards Association, of which he was president for many years. He was 72 years of age, and survived by his only son. Unquote James McKinnon Manclark, eldest son of James Meiklejohn Manclark (Clothier) & Margaret Dallas Blair McKinnon was a native of, the Hutchesonstown district of. Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born on, 4 March 1872. By 1891, the family had relocated to Leith, Midlothian. James McKinnon Manclark, married Elizabeth Mary McCankie, in the parish of St, Andrew, Edinburgh, in 1906. The Manclarks were subsequently blessed with a son, Norman McKinnon Manclark who was born in 1907, and who remained their only child. The Edinburgh newspapers of circa 1910-1945 contain many articles pertaining to James McKinnon Manclark - and far too many to list or mention here. James McKinnon Manclark, late of, 54 Inverleith Place, Edinburgh, Scotland is recorded to have died in Edinburgh, Scotland, on, 18 June 1945 The earlier Great War era medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing-style. The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About EF

A \'City of Edinburgh\' Special Constable\'s Great War era pair of medals: Sergeant Sidney G. Hurford, City of Edinburgh Special Constabulary a). SCLSM. GV first issue. With 2 x clasps 'The Great War 1914-18' & 'Long Service 1929 '(Sergt Sidney G. Hurford.) b). Edinburgh City Special Constabulary Long Service Medal 1914-18 Note: The Edinburgh medal complete with hinged pin brooch fitting to reverse of the suspension bar (the award was originally conceived to be worn 'sans' riband attached to the tunic by the brooch bar At a parade held on 6 June 1918, the City of Edinburgh Special Constabulary, mustered 480 x Foot Special Constables; 18 x Mounted Special Constables. The Edinburgh 'Specials' had the distinction of having both Mounted and Foot 'Specials', as well as Women's Patrols - the latter a rare early innovation in 1918!) Sidney George Hurford, second son of John Beasley Hurford (1840-1908 a Sergeant Major & Drill Instructor, British Army, who held the LSGC and had served more then 15 years in India) & Rose Wright Hurford (nee Hill) was a native of, Newington, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, where he was born in 1878. Sidney had 2 x elder siblings, vide brother Seymour & sister Elizabeth, both of whom had been born in British India, he also had 5 x younger siblings, comprising, 4 x sisters, Rose R, Jessie Ann, Kate M & Annie Mary and a brother, Harry T, all of whom had been born in Edinburgh., Scotland. In 1901. Sidney married Jessie Anthony Stupart (she died in Edinburgh on, 3 February 1939). Sidney's father died in Edinburgh in April 1908, and a fine obituary article was subsequently published in the local 'Scotsman' newspaper issue of 12 April 1948, this headed 'Death Of A Well Known Edinburgh Veteran. By profession a 'Surgical Instrument Maker', Sidney was also a business partner in the Edinburgh company known as, 'Smith, Hurford & Drysdale' (surgical instrument makers). Between 1915-1939 - and prior to the death of Jeannie Hurford, the Hurfords had been residing at, 16 Glen Street, Edinburgh, as tennants. After the death of his first wife, Jeannie, Sidney did not remain a widower for long, as he is recorded as marrying, Eva Jane Clark, at, Morningside, Edinburgh in 1941 The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing-style. The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About GVF

A \'City of Edinburgh\' Special Constable\'s Great War era pair of medals: Special Constable James Dunnett, City of Edinburgh Special Constabulary a). SCLSM. GVI first issue. With clasp 'The Great War 1914-18' (James Dunnett.) b). Edinburgh City Special Constabulary Long Service Medal 1914-18 (J. Dunnett 238) Note: The dated clasp on a customised riveted slider - and almost certainly done by the 'Joiner' recipient The Edinburgh medal complete with hinged pin brooch fitting to reverse of the suspension bar (the award was originally conceived to be worn 'sans' riband attached to the tunic by the brooch bar). The recipient, James Dunnett, held the Warrant Number 238, while serving with the City of Edinburgh Special Constabulary. At a parade held on 6 June 1918, the City of Edinburgh Special Constabulary, mustered 480 x Foot Special Constables; 18 x Mounted Special Constables. The Edinburgh 'Specials' had the distinction of having both Mounted and Foot 'Specials', as well as Women's Patrols - the latter a rare early innovation in 1918!) The Scotsman issue of, 18 May 1918, contained the below article pertaining to the 'Age Group' from which members of the City of Edinburgh Special Constabulary were drawn: Quote, EDINBURGH CITY POLICE SPECIAL CONSTABLES The Chief Constable hereby gives notice that recruits for the Special Constabulary cannot be accepted unless they are 51 years of age and over, and that the applications of those who have applied before this date, and who are under that age, have not been entertained. Unquote. The recipient was James Dunnett, a native of, Bower, Caithness, Scotland, where he was born circa 1856. James relocated to Edinburgh sometime in the 1870's, and was by professional trade a 'Joiner'. He is the only James Dunnett of 'service age' for recruitment into the Special Constabulary, to be recorded in the Scottish National Census, in 1901 & 1911, who was residing in Edinburgh, where he carried out his trade as a Joiner. James married Janet Christina Black Dunnett (a native of Caithness) at, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1897. The couple appear to have had no children, and in 1901 were residing, 2 Coates Crescent, Edinburgh and latterly at, 11 Church Hill Place, Edinburgh. Post-war James Dunnett and his wife relocated back to Caithness, where James had accepted a civic appointment as 'Clerk of Works' at Thurso, Caithness, where the Dunnett's resided at, Durness Street, Thurso. James Dunnett died at Dunbar Hospital, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, on , 7 January 1940 Condition: About GVF

A \'Confrontation\' and long service pair: Corporal Dhanjabahadur Rai, Queens Gurkha Engineers - GSM 1962. \'Borneo\' \'Malay Peninsula\' (21151530 Cpl. Dhanjabahadur Rai. Gurkha Engrs) - Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR \'Regular Army\' bar (21151530 Cpl Dhanjabahadur Rai QGE) Note: The clasps on the GSM fitted by the customary rod Gurkha Engineers raised at Kluang, Malaysia on 1 October 1949 - becoming \'The Queens Gurkha Engineers\' on 2 June 1977 The medals mounted \'swing-style\' and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary ribands with the mounting brooch retaining the long hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: Minor contacting only on GSM otherwise the pair about GVF

A \'Continental\' two-space medal mounting rod, or \'Boule\' The bar suitable for mounting 2 x medals. The gilt metal rod with one removeable ball As used in the Belgian & French styles of medal mounting Condition: GVF

A \'Convoy Escort\' Medal Group of 6. Including rare example of a British medal named to a French Warship deployed in the famous PQ17 Arctic /Convoy: Chief Coastguard Ernest Charles Bowsher, Her Majesty\'s Coast Guard, late Royal Navy & H.M.S. La Mouline - The 1939-45 Star - The Atlantic Star - The Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Naval LSGC. GVI 1st type (JX.127470 E. C. Bowsher P.O. H.M.S. La Malouine) Important: The Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal confirmed awarded on 15 May 1944 (ref ADM 171/141) Note: H.M.S. La Malouine - a seized French Navy (Marine Nationale) warship - is confirmed as having deployed in Atlantic (including Russia bound PQ 17) & Mediterranean Convoy's Ernest Charles Bowsher was born in Marlborough, Wiltshire, on 15 May 1911 and enlisted in the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 15 July 1926. Advanced to Petty Officer, he was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal whilst serving at H.M.S. Nile the Royal Navy shore base, Alexandria, Egypt, from where H.M.S. La Maloine was opertating from in May 1944 H.M.S. La Malouine was a Flower-class corvette of the Royal Navy, serving during the Second World War. Originally ordered by the French Navy (Marine Nationale) under the same name, following the fall of France, the ship was seized by the United Kingdom and commissioned into the Royal Navy in 1940. The corvette remained in service until being broken up in 1947 Origin La Malouine was one of four Flower-class corvettes ordered by the Marine Nationale. Only two of these were delivered to the Marine Nationale. One of these ships was La Malouine, the other La Bastiaise. On completion by Smiths Dock Co. Ltd La Malouine sailed for Portsmouth for fitting out. It was here that she was commissioned into the Marine Nationale in June 1940. However, France surrendered to Germany on 22 June 1940. As a consequence of this event La Malouine was seized by the Royal Navy on 3 July 1940 and subsequently commissioned into the Royal Navy, by Lt. Cdr. R.W Keymer RN, on 29 July 1940. Throughout the remainder of the war La Malouine flew both the Tricolore and the White Ensign. Of the other three ships ordered by France, La Bastiaise was destroyed by a sea mine whilst on sea trials at Hartlepool. La Dieppoise and La Pampolaise were never delivered to the Marine Nationale and were commissioned into the Royal Navy as HMS Fleur de Lys and HMS Nasturtium 1940 to mid 1942: La Malouine took part in her first convoy, out of Freetown, Sierra Leone, in September 1940. At the end of September 1940 she formed part of the escort for convoy HX72, sailing from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Eight merchant ships were lost during this convoy. La Malouine alone picking up 146 survivors from the SS Canonesa, Dalcairn, Empire Airman and the Frederick S. Fales. All these ships were sunk by the German submarine U-100. By the end of 1940 she had taken part in nine convoys. 1941 found La Malouine as a member of the 2nd Escort Group operating out of the port of Londonderry, Northern Ireland. On 7 January 1941, in company with another corvette, HMS Anemone, she assisted in the sinking of the Italian navy submarine Nani. On 5 May, during an air raid on Belfast, Northern Ireland, La Malouine was damaged by a near miss and lost two of her crew killed. This required several weeks of repair. By July she was back on active service joining convoy SL81 out of Freetown. This convoy lost six ships, including Kumasian to U-74 on 5 August 1941. La Malouine picked up 59 of the Kumasian survivors. During 1941 La Malouine escorted 10 convoys. Between January and May 1942 La Malouine was involved in 4 convoys. In February 1942 she was at Gibraltar in company with the corvettes, Bluebell, Stonecrop, Myosotis and Carnation. With Convoy PQ17: In June 1942 La Malouine was assigned to the close escort group for Convoy PQ 17. Other corvettes of her class involved were HMS Dianella, HMS Lotus and HMS Poppy. The convoy left Hvalfjord on 27 June 1942 bound for Murmansk. By the time the remains of the convoy had arrived in Soviet Russia, in mid July, 25 out of 36 merchant ships had been sunk. La Malouine, along with her sister ships, survived the voyage After PQ17 to 1945: Following her return from Russia, in September 1942, La Malouine found herself back in the Mediterranean undertaking 4 more convoys before the end of the year. 1943 began with La Malouine escorting convoy KMS.6G during which, on 6 January, east of Algiers, the merchant vessel Benalbanach was lost along with approximately 400 lives. The period from January to June 1943 was spent escorting convoys from Freetown to Liverpool. Whilst escorting convoy OS.45, on 2 April, La Malouine picked up some of the 53 survivors from the torpedoed merchant vessel Katha, 515 kilometers (320 mi) west of Oporto. From June 1943 La Malouine returned to the Mediterranean where she escorted a further 11 convoys in addition to the six already undertaken in the first half of the year. During 1944 La Malouine undertook escort duty on 14 convoys, covering both trans-Atlantic and Mediterranean routes. On 16 April whilst en route to Port Said La Malouine assisted in the rescue of 72 crew from the liberty ship Meyer London which had been attacked and sunk with an aerial torpedo. Records indicate that La Malouine undertook two convoys in 1945 the last of which was from Liverpool to Gibraltar in May of that year Scandal: See the Daily Mirror issue of 12 September 1958, which carried the scandalous news story of the 'Bigamy and Fraud' case against Bowsher's wife 'Edna Bowsher'. In 1950 Ernest had retired from the Royal Navy & took up an appointment as Chief Coastguard, at Collieston, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Ernest had married Edna locally in 1950, and together the couple had 3 x children. Notwithstanding her marriage and family with Ernest, Edna (while still married to Ernest) married Royal Marines Sergeant Donald Farley, in 1957. The 'Double Marriage' lasted a number of months, until Edna's, fraud, was revealed. The national tabloid press of the period published a number of articles on the case..... A rare named to ship long service medal, to a seized French warship, which post 1940, flew the twin flags 'Tricolore' & 'Union Jack' during its busy war service with the Royal Navy, including the famous PQ17 Convoy - the most infamous of all Russian Convoys Condition: GVF

A \'Crosby\' family group of 3, to a Chief Officer whose sister & niece were killed during the \'Liverpool Blitz\' by enemy bombs: Fireman Richard Lovelady (Father) & Chief Fire Officer \'Harry\' Rothwell Lovelady (son), Crosby Fire Brigade a). National Fire Brigades Union. Bronze issue Long Service Medal, with 2 x \'Five Years\' clasps & 1st type integral top brooch bar. Numbered 948 on rim (Richard Lovelady) A scarce confirmed \'Victorian\' issue. Confirmed as an award presented to the recipient at a formal medal presentation at Crosby Fire Brigade Station on, 24 February 1900 (reference the Liverpool Mercury issue of 26 February 1900, for a long article on the medal presentation). Fireman Richard Lovelady was one of seven Fireman of the Crosby Fire Brigade being awarded a National Fire Brigade Union bronze log service medal, of which Fireman Lovelady was one of five men receiving the medal for 15 years service, while another two men, received bronze medals for 10 years service. In addition to the medals, the seven medal recipients each received an envelope that contained a \'gold coin\' b). Pair: Chief Fire Officer, Crosby Fire Brigade - Defence Medal - National Fire Brigades Association. Bronze 10 years long service medal, inc \'Ten Years\' & 2 x different pattern \'Five Years\' bars, riband fitted with original brooch bar (9009 Harry Rothwell Lovelady.) Group photographs: Several group photos of the Crosby Fire Brigade are accessible on the internet, including Richard, \'Harry\' & other Lovelady\'s who served in the Crosby Fire Brigade over the years 1900-1940 Reference Crosby Herald issue of 22 February 1996: Quote, All fired up Our recent photograph of Crosby Fire Brigade (issue of 1 February 1996) in the 30\'s had brought information from sons of the late Chief Officer Harry Lovelady, who is shown sitting in the centre of the picture. They are Mr Ronald Lovelady of Coronation Road, Crosby and Mr Kenneth Lovelady of Park Lane West, Netherton. Mr Harry Lovelady was appointed Chief Fire Officer in 1929 and remained in that position until the creation of the AFS-NFS circa 1942, Mr Lovelady joined the Crosby Brigade after he was invalided out of the Army in the Great War in 1918. He retired in 1944. During his service he lived in Richmond Terrace (now the site of Sainsbury\'s Store) later moving to the College Road fire headquarters. The photograph is believed to have been taken in 1932. Known names are: T. Mercer, W. Lovelady, T. Boakes, R. Lovelady, H. Leatherbarrow, H. Orme, T. Reilly, W. Lee, Tunnock and R. Bailey, R. Evans, T. Mawdsley, G. Fairclough. Chief Officer J. Dickinson, Lee and T. Mercer. In addition to the late Mr. Harry Lovelady\'s service with the Crosby Fire Brigade, Mr Kenneth Lovelady is a former Station Officer with Bootle Fire Brigade and Mr Ronald Lovelady\'s son Roy is at present serving as a sub officer with Merseyside Fire Brigade. Unquote. Merseyside Blitz and Double Family Tragedy: On, 3 May 1941, Marjorie Evenson (nee Lovelady, born 26/02/1882 ) widow of Thomas Evenson, daughter of Richard Lovelady & sister of Harry R. Lovelady, and Evenson grandaughter of Richard Lovelady / niece of Harry. R. Lovelady, were both killed during an enemy \'Luftwaffe\' Bombing Raid, at the time of the Merseyside Blitz. Prior to their deaths, the Evenson\'s had been resident at 23 Bulwer Street, Bootle, Lancashire (Bootle is just 1 mile distant from Crosby). Reference The Imperial War Museum, it is recorded that during the first eight days of May 1941, Merseyside was bombed almost every night. 1,900 people were killed, 1,450 seriously wounded and 70,000 made homeless. In Bootle, 8,000 out of 17,000 houses were destroyed or damaged. St Luke\'s Church, one of many of the city\'s churches that were destroyed, was kept as a ruin as a permanent memorial of the May Blitz. During the many air raids carried out during the Liverpool & Merseyside Blitz, Chief Richard Lovelady, son of Thomas Lovelady & Mary Lovelady (nee Lupton) was a native of Crosby, Lancashire, England, where he was born circa 1851. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales shows Richard employed as a \'Scavenger\' with the Crosby Urban District Council employed. Richard was for many years a loyal volunteer member of the Crosby Fire Brigade - a descendent claiming that he was an original member of the Crosby Fire Brigade in 1869 (reference an artcile published in the Liverpool Echo issue of, 11 January 1973). Richard Lovelady married Sarah Jane Rothwell in 1873, and together the couple were subsequently blessed with nine children comprising 4 x sons & 5 x daughters. Richard Lovelady died in Crosby, Lancashire, England, sometime during the first quarter of 1912. Several of Richard\'s son\'s also served as members of the Crosby Fire Brigade, and through to the 1990\'s at least two descendant\'s were still serving in nearby Merseyside Fire Services. Henry \'Harry\' Rothwell Lovelady, was the third son of Richard & Mary Lovelady, and was born in, Crosby, on, 4 August 1890. Henry \'Harry\' Rothwell Lovelady became a long serving \'Chief Fire Officer\' of the Crosby Fire Brigade. At the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register for England and Wales he is shown therein recorded as \'Chief Officer Fire Brigade, at which time he was resident with his family at, 166 College Street, Crosby. \'Harry\' Lovelady died at Crosby, Lancashire, sometime during the third quarter of 1956 A very good local \'Crosby\' history multi-generational \'Fire Brigade\' group to a family that served in the Crosby Fire Brigade, including the Chief Fire Officer, who served throughout the Liverpool & Merseyside Blitz 1940-1941 Condition: VF & better

A \'Decorated\' Jock\'s Great War casualty campaign medal group of 3: Corporal Robert Muir, 4th (City of Aberdeen) Battalion Gordon Highlanders, late 5th (Buchan & Formartin); 8/10th Bn & 10th (Service) Battalions Gordon Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (S-10565. Pte. R. Muir. Gord Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-10565.Cpl. R. Muir. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-10565.Cpl. R. Muir. Gordons.) Wounded-in-Action: No. 242354 Corporal Robert Muir, Gordon Highlanders , is confirmed having been \'Wounded-in-Action\' in France, June 1917. Reference the long list of \'Rank and File Scottish Losses\' published in \'The Scotsman\' newspaper issue dated 18 June 1917, in which Robert\'s place of residence is shown as \'Glasgow\' Decorated with French Croix De Guerre: No. 5531 Corporal Robert Muir, Gordon Highlanders, is confirmed awarded the Croix De Guerre with reverse dates 1914-17, by the President of France, reference the list of Scottish soldiers decorated by France that was published in the Dundee Courier issue of 2 May 1917. The article stating the award was: Quote, For distinguished service during the War Unquote. The award had earlier been published in the London Gazette issue of 1 May 1917 The regimental number 5531, is one of 3 x regimental numbers that Robert Muir held while serving with different battalions of the Gordon Highlanders - all numbers being recorded on extant UK, World War I Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923, that are accessible on the Ancestry genealogical website Medals Verification: The Great War campaign medals all verified as issued per the respective medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders, as under: a). 1914-15 Star: Reference WO 329/2801 (first entered theatre of war \'France\' with Gordons on, 1 September 1915. Transferred to Class Z Reserve, 25 February 1919) b). British War Medal. Silver issue: Reference WO 329/1662 (first entered France with 10/Gordons, later served with 8/10th 5th & 4th Gordons, last number held 242354) c). Interallied Victory Medal: Reference WO 329/1662 (first entered France with 10/Gordons, later served with 8/10th 5th & 4th Gordons, last number held 242354) In addition to the campaign medals, Robert Muir was also awarded a Silver War Badge (No. B304668 ) reference the respective SWB roll WO 329/3068. The SWB roll showing that Robert Muir first enlisted on 7 June 1915, and took his final discharge on 25 February 1919 Important: Robert Muir, was a native of Scotland, where he is reported to have been born in Perth, and was prior to enlisting in the British Army known to be a resident of Glasgow. He enlisted in the British Army on, 7 June 1915, and was posted to the Gordon Highlanders. Albeit basic training was supposed to be at least 3 x calendar months, for some reason - almost certainly because he was an excellent soldier - Robert Muir first entered theatre of war \'France\' on, 1 September 1915, at which time he was on the strength of, 10th (Service) Battalion Gordon Highlanders, with the regimental number S-10565. Robert is confirmed \'Wounded-in-Action\' in June 1917. He subsequently transferred in succession to, 8/10th, 5th & lastly 4th Battalion of the Gordon Highlanders, his last recorded regimental number being 242354 The medals mounted on a crimson flock covered card, in the court-style for display purposes A scarce confirmed French Croix De Guerre recipient of the Gordon Highlanders Sold together with some hard-copy photocopied research Condition: GVF

A \'Decorated\' Welsh Sick Bay Attendants \'Busy Naval War\' including an \'Extraordinary Junket to the North West Frontier\' medal group of 6: Sick Bay Chief Petty Officer Reginald William George Steggles, Royal Navy, late H.M.S. Kelvin - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp - The Atlantic Star. No clasp - The Africa Star. With clasp \'North Africa 1942-43\' - The Italy Star - War Medal, With Mention-in-Despatches Oakleaf (M.I.D.) emblem - Naval LS&GC Medal. GVI first type (MX.49384 R.W.G. Steggles. H.M.S. Pembroke.) Mention-in-Despatches: The award to Leading Sick Bay Attendant Reginald William George Steggles, was published in the London Gazette issue of, 1 January 1941 Important: Reference \'Seedie\'s Roll of Naval Honours & Awards 1939-1959, revised edition (Ripley Registers 1999), it is confirmed that at the time of earning his M.I.D. that the recipient was serving aboard H.M.S. Kelvin Medals verification: Naval LS&GC Medal verification: Reference the respective Admiralty Medal Roll ADM 171/153 Medal shown as issued to recipient at H.M.S. Pembroke on, 3 December 1947 HMS Kelvin: Was a K-class destroyer of the Royal Navy laid down by the Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Limited, at Govan, Scotland on, 5 October 1937, launched on 19 January 1939 and commissioned on 27 November 1939 with the pennant number F37 Service history: Kelvin fought in several theatres during the Second World War. In September 1940, as part of the 5th Destroyer Flotilla she scuttled HMS Ivanhoe, which had struck a mine off \'Texel\' (Netherlands coastline) during the Texel Disaster. In October, she was part of the escort for the battleship HMS Revenge when she shelled Cherbourg. Under Admiral James Somerville, she was involved at the action off Cape Spartivento on 27 November 1940, and for the next two years she was busy in the Mediterranean Sea, being involved in many engagements. n May 1941, she bombarded Benghazi in company with the destroyers Jackal, Kashmir, Kelly and Kipling before heading to Crete on 20 May 1941. She survived the withdrawal with comparatively light casualties, but required repairs and was sent to Bombay during which time her crew had sufficient time to tour India as far north as the Khyber Pass, and entry into \'Tribal Territory\'. So rare was a \'Matelot\' seen on the North West Frontier, that it merited wry observation by Major Mott of the 1st Battalion Queen\'s Regiment then stationed at Razmak in the North West Frontier: Quote, On another occasion two lorries containing sailors overtook the column and, explained Major Mott, “This was a party from HMS ‘Kelvin’, a destroyer, whose stern was badly damaged off Crete and which had come to Bombay for repair. This took longer than expected and the Captain (who deservedly rose to at least Rear Admiral) decided that his men should not rot in Bombay, but should see a bit of India. The story went that by the time Their Lordships in England had answered his request in the negative, the party was out of touch in Kashmir. But we had the pleasure of entertaining the Royal Navy for a few days, and you can imagine how the ‘Excellent’ connection was exploited, if such an excuse was needed for us to have a party after all those weeks on column. And Buckshee Bill, the local sniper, entertained us all with a few rounds as we watched a garrison open-air entertainment, which was prematurely adjourned to Club, Messes and Canteens. Unquote. What the Matelot\'s thought of the legendary Pathan long range sniper \'Buckshee Bill\' is not recorded, but given the sniper\'s atrocious \'hit\' rate, they were probably safe enough under the protection of their Army host\'s In March 1942 \'Kelvin\' was back in the Mediterranean escorting convoy MW10 which took part in the Second Battle of Sirte. Later in the year she was involved in diversionary attacks in support of Operation Pedestal and bombarded Rhodes. On 16 April 1942, Kelvin landed troops from the 11th Battalion of the Royal Marines at Koufonisi near Crete to destroy a W/T station (Operation Lighter). In December, in company with Janus, Javelin and Jervis, she sank the Italian torpedo boat Lupo off Kerkennah Bank, Tunisia. In January 1943, she bombarded Zuwara and in company with Nubian was responsible for sinking a variety of Italian supply ships and minesweepers. Then along with Javelin, Kelvin destroyed an Italian convoy on the night of 19 January 1943. Several members of her crew were decorated for their part in destroying enemy ships and aircraft in the Mediterranean. She returned to the UK for refit in Chatham in July 1943, recommissioning in March 1944. In June 1944 she carried Winston Churchill and various other dignitaries across the English Channel during Operation Overlord.She returned to the Mediterranean and took part in operations to liberate the Dodecanese. She bombarded Tilos and landed a party of Special Boat Service troops in November 1944 Reginald William George Steggles, son of Alexander Steggles and Steggles (nee Mills) was a native of, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, where he was born in 1912. Reginald - while a serving member of the Royal Navy - married Zilpher K. Straw, at Medway, Kent, England, during the last quarter of 1938. At the time of the compilation of the National Registers for England & Wales in, 1939, Reginald is recorded employed as Leading Sick Berth Attendant R.N. MX43984 and living together with his wife (shown as an Export Clark employed with H.M. Dockyard) at, 10 Shottenden Road, Gillingham, Kent. Reginald Steggles is reported to have died at Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England, on 14 December 1979. At the time of his death he had been living at, 116 Hobbleythick Lane, Westcliffe-on-Sea The medals mounted -as-worn by the recipient in the swing-style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its original long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: Mostly about GVF

A \'Defence of Ladymsith\' Killed-in-Action\' pair: Private J. Burgon, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - IGS Medal 1895. \'Punjab Frontier\' \'Tirah\' \'Relief of Chitral\' (4632 Pte. J. Burgon 1st Bn Gord Highrs) - Queens South Africa Medal & clasp \'Defence of Ladysmith\' (4632 Pte. J. Burgon, Gordon Highrs:) 4632 Private J. Burgon, is confirmed as being \'Killed-in-Action\' per the the published list of casualties for the \'Assault on Ladymsith\' printed in the \'The Times\' of 23 April 1900 - and as notated in the corresponding medal roll A desireable campaign pair to a member of the Gordon Highlanders, which 1st Battalion had greatly distinguished itself for their collective gallantry at the storming of the \'Dargai Heights\' in 1897, whereat 2 x Victoria Crosses were won by men of the Gordons, including the gallant Piper Findlater Condition: EF

A \'Die Hard\' Warrant Officer\'s \'Battle of Hong Kong\' & FEPOW\'s medal group of 5 to a soldier who later died in captivity at the sinking of the Japanese Hell-Ship \'Lisbon Maru: Colour Sergeant John Thomas Little, 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp - The Pacific Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC. GVI \'Regular Army\' bar (6195113 C. Sjt. J. T. Little. Midd\'x. R.) Killed-in-Action: Colour Sergeant John Thomas Little, is confirmed having lost his life on 2 October 1942, when as a Prisoner-of-War, being transported from Hong Kong to Japan, aboard the Japanese freighter \'Lisbon Maru\', the ship was a torpedoed and sunk, with appalling loss of life amongst the British and Canadian Prisoners-of-War John Thomas Little, eldest son of John Henry Little (a Gas Stoker) and Ann Little, was a native of Ponders End, Enfield, Middlesex, England, where he was born on, 13 April 1903. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales, records John living with his parents and 7 x siblings (2 x brothers, and 5 x sisters), at the family residence, located at, 63 Alma Road, Ponders End. Middlesex. John had married sometime prior to the Second World War (Lilian Beatrice Donovan), and had a daughter Kathleen. Prior to the outbreak of the Pacific War, his wife was initially evacuated to Australia, and had returned to the United Kingdom by 1943, in which year she re-married Colour Sergeant John Thomas Little, was a professional soldier who had been serving in Hong Kong Colony prior to the Second World War, where his unit, 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment, was one of the two battalions (the other was 2nd Battalion Royal Scots) from the regular British Army that comprised the infantry component of the Hong Kong Garrison. He was present in Hong Kong on the outbreak of the Pacific War, 8 December 1941, and served as one of his battalions senior NCO\'s throughout the epic \'Battle of Kong\' . At the start of the Pacific War, 1/ Middlesex mustered 36 x Officers & 728 x Other Ranks John Little, together with the rest of the British & Empire forces that had fought in the forlorn Defence of Hong Kong\' was captured and taken Prisoner of War at the Fall of Hong Kong on Christmas Day 1941. On 26 September 1942 he left his Hong Kong POW Camp, and was embarked on the commandeered N.Y.K. Line cargo ship \'Lisbon Maru\' at Hong Kong. Tragically, the United States Navy submarine \'U.S.S. Grouper\' torpedoed the Lisbon Maru on 1 October 1942 in the South China Sea, under the mistaken belief that it was an armed Japanese ship, or at the least was a Japanese merchantman carrying war supplies . The ship was carrying over 700 Japanese troops and more than 1,800 prisoners of war, however it had no markings on display as to what it was carrying. The next day on 2 October the ship began sinking and most of the prisoners were trapped inside Colour Sergeant Little has no known grave, but his life, service and supreme sacrifice is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, at the Sai Wan Memorial, Hong Kong Note: 1/Middlesex did not, at battalion strength, qualify for any inter-war campaign medals, thus it is only rarely that groups to the regiment with an officially named medal are encountered An extremely scarce and desirable \'Battle of Kong Kong\' medal group to a \'Die Hard\' Warrant Officer casualty of the sinking of the Hell-Ship \'Lisbon Maru\'. Condition: LSGC toned the group EF

A \'Die-Hard\'s\' Battle of Hong Kong & Far East Prisoner of War Group of 5: Company Quarter Master Sergeant, Thomas Bayly, late \'B Company\' 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment The group comprises: - The 1939-1945 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC. GVI Type II \'Regular Army\' bar (6198031 Sjt. T. Bayly. Mx.) Important: Thomas Bayly is confirmed having been captured by the Imperial Japanese Army on Christmas Day 25 December 1941, on which date the British Far East Colony of Hong Kong surrendered to the Japanese Years of Captivity as Far East Prisoner of War: During his near 4 years of captivity, Thomas Bayly was incarcerated at POW Camps in in Hong Kong, and later in Japan: - Hong Kong: Shampshuipo, 25-12-42 to 14-12-43 - Japan: Nagoya, 15-12-43 to 10-06-45 - Japan: Toyama, 11-06-45 until \'Liberation\' Thomas Bayly, son of Robert John Bayly & Kathleen Anne Bayly (nee Mullen, from King\'s County, Ireland) was a native of Aldershot, Hampshire, England, where he was born on 22 November 1909. Thomas enlisted in the British Army on 21 September 1927, and on enlistment was posted to the family regiment - the Middlesex Regiment - being posted to 1st Battalion. 1/Middlesex was one of two British Army infantry regiments in the Hong Kong Colony garrison when the Pacific War broke out on 8 December 1941 Thomas Bayly is recorded as having died at Bournemouth, Dorset, England, sometime in 1985 Note: A true \'Die Hard\' group - Tommy was \'Born Into the Regiment\' as his father was a long serving professional soldier and senior NCO of the Middlesex Regiment (No 7549 who served with 4/Middlesex and holding rank of Colour Sergeant was captured at Mons on 23 August 1914, and held thereafter at Soltau POW Camp in Germany). Such was the Bayly family pride in serving with the \'Die-Hards\' that Tommy\'s father had named their family residence \'Albuhera\' (in 1939 the family residence was \'Albuhera, Slisbury Road, Amesbury, Wiltshire, England). Albuhera being the greatest of all \'Die-Hard\' battles and where the nickname of the regiment had its origins Note: The Second World War campaign issues on original silk ribands in greaseproof packets of issue A most desirable Battle of Hong Kong veteran\'s group - \'named\' medals to Middlesex Hong Kong veterans being extremely hard to find on the market Condition: EF

A \'Drummer\'s\' South African War & Great War campaign medal group of 3: Corporal Daniel Campbell, Labour Corps, late Cheshire Regiment & formerly a \'Drummer\' with the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - QSA. \'Relief of Ladysmith\' \'Laings Nek\' \'Belfast\' (5936 Pte D. Campbell, Gordon Highrs:) - KSA Medal. With 2 x dated S.Africa clasps (5936 Dmr: D. Campbell. Gordon Highrs:) - Interallied Victory Medal (10388 A.Cpl. D. Campbell. Ches R.) Medals and clasps verification: All medals and clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls: WO 100/203 for QSA medal; WO 100/343 for the KSA medal and WO 329/1855 for the Interallied Victory Medal. The recipient was additionally awarded a Delhi Durbar Medal 1911 (WO 100/400) while serving with the Gordon Highlanders in India, and a silver British War Medal (WO 329/1855 ) Daniel Campbell was a native of Barony, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1879. At the time of enlistment into the British Army at, Liverpool on, 22 February 1897, he was described as being 18 years and 6 months of age, and by \'Trade\' a \'Carter\'. He was however no stranger to military service as he also cited volunteer service with the 3rd Battalion South Lancashire Regiment Service papers for the recipient are extant and available at The National Archives and confirm all the above details - and much more The group mounted in the swing-style, presumably as-worn, by the recipient. The medals suspended from silk watered ribands the mounting bar retaining the long-hinged pin and clasp fittings. The medal bar with ribbon / spaces for the \'missing\' medals Condition: Silver medals all dark toned. The SA pair VF, the others GVF

A \'Dumfries Man\'s\' Great War, Palestine & Long Service group of 4: Private William John Douglas, 1st Battalion King\'s Own Scottish Borderers, late 1/5th (Dumfries & Galloway) Bn King\'s Own Scottish Borderers and 1st Garrison Battalion Royal Scots - British War Medal. Silver issue (1574 Pte. W. J. Douglas. K.O.S.B.) - Interallied Victory Medals (1574 Pte. W. J. Douglas. K.O.S.B.) - General Service Medal 1918-62. GVI with clasp \'Palestine\' (3178890 Pte. W. Douglas. K.O.S.B.) - Military LS&GC. GV issue with \'Regular Army\' bar (3178890 Pte. W. J. Douglas. K.O.S.B.) Medals and clasp verification: The campaign medals all verified as issued (the nominal rolls for the inter-war LS&GC medals are not yet in the public domain), per below cited campaign medal roll references - British War Medal: WO 329/1118, as No 1574 1/5th K.O.S.B. & 203243 Garrison Battalion Royal Scots - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/1118 as No 1574 1/5th K.O.S.B., & 203243 Garrison Bn Royal Scots - GSM Medal with clasp \'Palestine\': WO 100/503 serving with 1/K.O.S.B. William John Douglas, third son of Andrew Douglas (a Quarryman & Stone Carter) and Janet (Douglas) was a native of Dumfries, Scotland, where he was born in 1897. William had several siblings, including older brother David (b. 1895), and younger brothers James Hughes Douglas (b. 1899) and Robert Douglas (b. 1910), and an elder sister, Agnes Douglas (b circa 1893). Amongst his siblings, his younger brother Robert Douglas, also became a professional soldier, joining 2nd Battalion Royal Scots, who was Wounded-in-Action during the Battle for Hong Kong on 21, December 1941, and later as a Far East Prisoner of War died of disease in enemy occupied Hong Kong, on 1942. William John Douglas enlisted in the British Army during the Great War, and he served in Egypt and Palestine with 1/5th (Dumfries & Galloway) Battalion King\'s Own Scottish Borderers, where his unit served with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in Palestine. He was posted for a time to the 1st Garrison Battalion Royal Scots (which unit was deployed to Egypt / Cyprus). 1/5 K.O.S.B. was transferred to the Western Front in France and Flanders from April 1918. William survived the Great War and post-war decided to make a career in the British Army. In 1920, William was allocated a new unique Army Number, viz, 3178890, which number is in the unique block 3178001- 3233000 allocated to the K.O.S.B. in 1920. A long serving professional soldier, William served with 1st Battalion King\'s Own Scottish Borderers in Palestine (Mandate Territory) in 1936 during the \'Arab Rebellion\'. In retirement, William John Douglas returned to his native Dumfries-shire in Scotland, where he is recorded to have died at Moffat, sometime in 1978 The Great War and LSGC medals mounted as-worn by the recipient, in the swing-style. The reverse of the white metal mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin & clasp fittings. The GSM is loose and retains its original long length of silk medal riband as-issued See item code 24133 for the recipients brother\'s medal group, to Robert Douglas, 2nd Royal Scots, who died as a Far East Prisoner of War in enemy occupied Hong Kong, that is listed for sale Condition: Great War pair polished GF, LSGC is VF and the GSM is EF

A \'Dunbar & East Linton\' Gunner\'s double long service medal pair: Sergeant-Major William John Warren, Permanent Staff \'Orkney\' Royal Garrison Artillery, late Royal Artillery late Royal Garrison Artillery A). Military Meritorious Service Medal. GVI 1st type (84960 W.O. Cl 2 W. J. Warren R.A.) B). Military LS&GC Medal. EDVII issue (84960 C.S.M. W. J. Warren R.G.A.) Medals verification: Both medals confirmed as the recipients full named medal entitlements, the medals being - Meritorious Service Medal: MSM Index Card date 25 May 1948 - LS&GC Medal: Army Order No 270 of 1909 Gunshot Wound to Thigh, Karachi: The recipient received a 'Gunshot Wound to his right thigh' at Karachi, Sind Province, India, when, on 25 January 1897, a comrade, while part of a regimental 'Firing Party' discharged his carbine by accident during a military funeral! William John Warren was a native of Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, where he was born circa 1870. John enlisted in the British Army, at Fort Brown, Gosport, England, on 29 May 1891, and was posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery. John subsequently served an impressive, 28 years & 320 days service with the 'Gunners' of the British Army, mostly with the Royal Garrison Artillery branch. John's service record included deployments as under: - Home: 29/05/91 - 01/03/92 - India: 02/03/92 - 28/10/98 - Aden: 29/10/98 - 26/02/02 - Home: 27/02/02-13/04/20 (including 10 years on Permanent Staff 'Orkney' Royal Garrison Artillery (1909-1919) Sergeant Major Warren did not serve oversea during the Great War, and remained in the United Kingdom where he was based on coastal defences in the Orkney Islands throughout the duration of the Great War After retiring from the British Army, John Warren returned to Dunbar, and latterly, East Linton, East Lothian, Scotland, where he is recorded as having died on 27 April 1960. At the time of his death he had been residing at the family residence located at, 31 Drylaw Terrace, East Linton, and was described as 'Sergeant Major, Royal Garrison Artillery, retired' Sold together with hard copy set of service papers Condition: Mild toned EF

A \'Dunfermline\' Officer\'s Second World War & Family Long Service Group of 4: Major David Gow, T.D., Royal Regiment of Artillery late 227th Anti-Aircraft Battery Royal Regiment of Artillery & his Father, Andrew Gow, late Dunfermline Special Constabulary Comprising: A). Father: Andrew Gow (Tailor & Clothier) - Special Constabulary Long Service Medal. GV \'Second Type\' Coinage Head issue (Andrew Gow.) For service with the Dunfermline Special Constabulary Andrew Gow, eldest son of David Gow (Tailor & Clothier) and Christina Gow (nee Brodie) was a native of Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, where he was born in 1877, and where he was baptized on, 6 December 1867. Per the 1891 National Census for Scotland, Andrew is recorded described as a \'Scholar\' and residing with his parents and 4 x siblings (2 x sisters, Christina & Jessie, and 2 x brothers, David & Thomas/) at the family residence located at Glencairn Cottage, 129 Grieve Street, Dunfermline, Fife. Scotland. By the time of the 1901 Census, Andrew was shown employed in the family business described as a Clother\'s Manager, while his mother is shown as a Widow, employed as a \'Clothier\' The 1901 Census also records another sibling for Andrew, his youngest brother James L. Gow, who had been born in 1891, shortly after the previous Census. Andrew Gow is recorded to have died at Dunfermline on, 20 May 1945. The executors named in the \'Confirmation\' (Probate) were his widow, Esther Gow (nee Walker) and his eldest son, Major David Gow H.M. Army! Condition: Minor stains, thus VF B). Son: Major David Gow, Royal Regiment of Artillery late 227th (Fife) Anti-Aircraft Battery Royal Regiment of Artillery - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Decoration (Territorial Decoration). EIIR issue. With clasp \'Territorial\'. Reverse dated 1962 Sold together with official Royal Mint hinged cased of issue for the T.D., this contained in original card box of issue from the Army Medal Office, Droitwich, The War Office, addressed to Major D. Gow, TD, 79 Campsie Gardens, Clarkston, Glasgow Medals verification: Although the British Army medal rolls for the Second World War are not in the public domain - Major Gow, was clearly entitled to the awards of the Defence Medal & War Medals for \'Home Service\' in the United Kingdom during the Second World War. His retroactive award of the Efficiency Decoration as published in the London Gazette issue below cited: - Defence Medal: For 3 years \'Home Service\' 1939-1944 - War Medal: For 28 days service - Efficiency Decoration (T.D.): LG 19 January 1962, shown as Capt. (Hon. Major). D. Gow (74367). Retired David Gow, eldest son of Andrew Gow (Clothiers Manager) and Esther Gow (nee Walker) was a native of Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, where he was born on, 15 July 1909, and where baptized on 19 September 1909. With war clouds gathering in 1938, David volunteered for the Territorial Army and was commissioned as a Second-Lieutenant (with unique British Army Officer number (74367) and posted to his local Gunners unit, viz 227th (Forth) Anti-Aircraft Battery, Royal Artillery (London Gazette issue of 8 March 1938 refers). David\'s engagement to Elizabeth \'Betty\' Hutton Maclean at Oban, Argyllshire, Scotland, only daughter of Mr. Angus Maclean of Skerrols House, Bridgend, Isle of Islay, Scotland, was announced in the Campbeltown Courier issue of 16 March 1942, by which time he was holding the rank of Captain. On 30 September 1944, the couple experienced a grievous loss, when a baby son who was born in Edinburgh, but tragically did not long survive his birth. By the time of their sad loss, David Gow was holding the rank of Major Photograph of Captain David Gow: Reference the Aberdeen Press and Journal issue of 27 July 1940, there is a wedding article and accompanying wedding photograph, whereat Captain Gow -in Officers service dress - was acting as \'Best Man\' to a fellow Gunner Officer 2nd Lieutenant Garry Drysdale, R.A.,from the same unit. In the photograph, Captain & Mrs. Gow are standing immediately behind the married couple, with David\'s three crowns \'officer pips\' insignia clearly on display The Supplement to the London Gazette issue of 1959 contained the official notice pertaining to the retirement David Gow from the Territorial Army Reserve of Officers, vis \'having exceeded the age limit, cease to belong to T.A. Res. of Offrs., 7th Oct. 1959, retaining the hon. rank of Maj..... Major David Gow is recorded to have died at Morningside, Edinburgh, Scotland, sometime in 1988. His body was buried at St. Marks Episcopal Churchyard, Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland. David\'s wife had predeceased him in 1975, and the couple now rest together in the same churchyard 36th (Scottish) Anti-Aircraft Brigade was an air defence formation of Britain\'s Territorial Army, created in the period of tension before the outbreak of the Second World War. It was responsible for defending eastern Scotland. 36th (Scottish) Anti-Aircraft Brigade (36 AA Bde) was formed on 1 May 1938 at Edinburgh, to command the units responsible for the air defence of Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth. Initially the brigade was formed within Scottish Command, later being subordinated to 3rd Anti-Aircraft Division when that formation was raised at Edinburgh on 1 September 1938 to command all the AA defences of Scotland and Northern Ireland. Subsequently, Anti-Aircraft Command was created on 1 April 1939 and took control of AA Defence throughout the United Kingdom. The TA\'s AA units were mobilised on 23 September 1938 during the Munich Crisis, units manning their emergency positions within 24 hours, even though many did not yet have their full complement of men or equipment. The emergency lasted three weeks, and they were stood down on 13 October.6 In February 1939 the existing AA defences came under the control of a new Anti-Aircraft Command. In June a partial mobilisation of TA units was begun in a process known as \'couverture\', whereby each AA unit did a month\'s tour of duty in rotation to man selected AA and searchlight positions. On 24 August, ahead of the declaration of war, AA Command was fully mobilised at its war stations. The Order of Battle of 36th (Scottish) Anti-Aircraft Brigade, on the outbreak of the Second World War in September 1939, comprised: The composition of 36 AA Bde on the outbreak of war was as follows: 71st (Forth) AA Regiment, RA – formed 1938 from independent AA batteries HQ at Dunfermline 227 (Fife) AA Bty at Dunfermline 228 (Edinburgh) AA Bty at Edinburgh – formed cadre for 94th AA Rgt 229 (Fife) AA Bty at Dunfermline 94th AA Regiment, RA – formed April 1939 HQ at Turnhouse 228 (Edinburgh) AA Bty – from 71st AA Rgt 291 AA Bty at Turnhouse 292 AA Bty at Musselburgh 101st AA Regiment, RA – formed August 1939 HQ at Inverness 226 (Caithness and Orkney) AA Bty at Kirkwall – previously independent battery 297 (Inverness) AA Bty at Inverness – previously independent battery 36 Anti-Aircraft Brigade Company, Royal Army Service Corps In September 1939, the brigade had 28 heavy AA guns deployed round the Forth, with one more out of action Condition: The SCLSM medal VF, the others EF - the TD pristine

A \'Dyce\' man\'s \'Killed-in-Action\' Great War casualty campaign medal group of 3: Corporal Alexander Booth, 4th (City of Aberdeen) Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (4170. Pte. A. Booth, Gord. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (4170 Cpl. A. Booth, Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (4170 Cpl. A. Booth, Gordons.) Killed-in-Action: Private Alexander Booth, is confirmed \'Killed-in-Action, in France, on, 22 March 1918, during the \'Second Day\' of the German \'Spring Offensive\' Medals Verification: The Great War campaign medals all verified as issued per the respective medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders, as under: a). 1914-15 Star: Reference WO 329/2800 (entered theatre of war \'France\' 1 December 1915) b). British War Medal. Silver issue: Reference WO 329/1660 (shows first entered theatre of war No 4170 4/Gordons, later re-numbered 201448) c). Interallied Victory Medal: Reference WO 329/1660 (shows first entered theatre of war No 4170 4/Gordons, later re-numbered 201448) The memory of the life and supreme sacrifice of Corporal Alexander Booth, 4th (City of Aberdeen) Battalion Gordon Highlanders is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, on the Arras Memorial, located in the Pas de Calais, France Alexander Booth, only son of Alexander Booth (Railway Labourer) and Barbara Booth (nee Mckenzie) was a native of, Dyce, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where he was born on, 21 July 1891. Alexander had an elder sister Margaret \'Maggie\', who had been born in 1888. By the time of the 1901 National Census for Scotland, Alexander (then 9 years old) is recorded living with his Grandparents who resided at, 12 Farburn Terrace, Dyce, Aberdeen. Alexander Booth married Mary Mann Johnston, in the parish of St. Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland, on, 22 November 1915 - less then 2 weeks before he left for overseas active service in France & Flanders. Alexander Booth was 27 years of age when he was killed in France. He left a widow Mary Johnston Booth, at, Glenbervie Cottage, Dyce, Aberdeenshire, Scotland The medals mounted in the court-style on a flock backed board, for display purposes Sold together with some hard-copy photocopied research Condition: About EF

A \'Family Group\' to Piper Glasgow City Police, and Sergeant in Scots Guards Father: Inspector & \'Piper\' Alexander McLennan, Glasgow City Police - Scottish Police Coronation Medal 1903. With integral top brooch bar (Insp A. McLennan) - Glasgow Police Medal 1883, 2nd Prize \'Playing Bagpipes\'. (Won by A. McLennan) - Glasgow Police Medal. 1st Prize Bagpipe Playing. Dated 7th May 1892 Son: Sergeant Alexander McLennan 2/Scots Guards - 1914-15 Star (10478 L.Sjt A. McLennan, S.Gds) - British War Medal (10478 L.Sjt A. McLennan, S.Gds) - Interallied Victory Medal (10478 L.Sjt A. McLennan, S.Gds) Note: Both the silver Piping medals are silver and of exceptional craftsmanship with fine contemporary detail and engraving Alexander McLennan (Jr), by profession a \'Clerk\', and a native of Hutchensontown, Glasgow was 32 years and 216 days of age when he attested for service with the Scots Guards at Glasgow on 5 September 1914. At the time of joining-up he cited prior military service with the Glasgow Highlanders, 5th Volunteer Battalion Highland Light Infantry, from which unit he was \'Time Expired\'. He served at home with 3rd Battalion Scots Guards between 5 September 1914 - 26 October 1915 during which he was promoted to unpaid Lance Sergeant on 26 June 1915. On 26 October 1915 he transferred to 2nd Battalion Scots Guards and embarked for service in France and Flanders where he served between 27 October 1915 - 4 January 1916. During his service on the \'Western Front\' he was \'Wounded-in-Action\' by Gunshot and Shrapnel Wound (GSW) to the right leg on 21 December 1915. Seriously ill, he was subsequently evacuated \'Home\' for medical care and recuperation, finally being discharged as \'No Longer Physically Fit For War Service\' on 12 May 1917. At time of his discharge his character was described as \'Very Good\' and he was awarded 3 x campaign medals and a \'Silver War Badge\'. His place of residence was with his father Alexander McLennan (Sr) at 72, Westmoreland Street, Crosshill, Glasgow, Scotland Note: The Scottish Coronation Medal is mounted separately suspended from it\'s integral bar brooch, and the trio is mounted swing style \'presumably as worn\' and suspended from contemporary silk ribands, with a pin brooch to reverse of mounting bar Sold together with a full set of copied service papers for Sergeant Alxander McLennan confirming all of the above details Condition: One initial of surname officially corrected on 1914-15 Star, otherwise GVF

A \'Family\' group including a \'Rare to British Infantry\' medal and clasp combination including \'Rhodesia 1896\' to a Gallipoli casualty, and the campaign pair awarded to his son who was \'Killed-in-Action\' during the Great War: The Hart Family A). The medals of James Jospeh Hart \'Senior\' - BSA Company Medal. Rhodesia 1896 rev, no clasp (2742. Sgt Fredck Moir. 2/W.Rid.Regt.) - Queens South Africa Medal. Silver issue clasp \'Cape Colony\' (2742 Sejt. J. Hart. W. Riding. Regt.) - KSA Medal. This with usual two dated clasps (2742 Serjt: J. Hart. W. Riding. Regt.) - 1914-15 Star (10988 C.S.Mjr. J.J. Hart. W.Rid.R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (10988 W.O.Cl.2. J.J. Hart. W.Rid.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (10988 W.O.Cl.2. J.J. Hart. W.Rid.R.) - Military LS&GC Medal. EDVII issue (10988 C.Sjt: J.J. Hart. W.Riding.Regt.) Important: All the medals and clasps confirmed as issued on respective medal rolls and recipient service papers - including confirmation of the recipient having originally listed under a different name as shown on the first medal (numbers are of course the same on all pre 1914 medals) James Joseph Hart, a native of Reigate, Surrey, enlsited at Halifax for service with the British Army as \'Frederick Moir\' on 20 June 1890. At the time of his enlistment he declared himself to be 18 years of age, and a \'Groom\' by trade. The census returns of record a 2 year old boy by name (Frederick Arthur Moir living in Reigate). He cited prior volunteer military service with the 4th Oxford Light Infantry. He served continuosuly between 1890-1910 with the West Riding Regiment, his papers showing that he changed this name to alias of \'James Joseph Hart\' from circa 1899 - the name he thereafter used throughout the rest of his life through to his death on 23 July 1947 at Wantage, Berkshire, at which time he was described as a \'Licensed Victualler\'. His pre war service papers show that he served overseas in Matabeleland, South Africa and India including campaign service in Rhodesia and later in the South African War. The Long Service and Good Conduct Medal was awarded to him on 1 April 1909 and he took his discharge from the Army on 20 September 1910, by which time he had served 20 years and 95 days with the colours. All of his pre 1914 medals are confirmed on his service papers Shortly after the outbreak of the Great War, James Hart re-enlisted at Halifax in his old corps - the West Riding Regiment - on 25 August 1914. He embarked from Liverpool for overseas service in the Dardanelles Campaign whereat he served with 8th Battalion West Riding Regiment at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli. He served a total of 118 days overseas at Gallipoli, at which place he is confirmed as being \'Wounded-in-Action\' on 21 August 1915. He subsequently served the remainder of the Great War at \'Home\' attached to the \'Suffolk Regiment\' His only son who carried the same name \'James Joseph Hart\' was killed-in-action in 1918 The medals mounted in the swing-style and \'as-worn\' by the recipient on two bars. All medals suspended form contemporary silk ribands and each mounting bar retaining the original hinged pin and casp fittings The buyer will be forwarded a copy set of the recipients service papers by email attachment - a very good set which confirms all above details Condition: Contact marks throughout, the first medal GF the others VF and better B). Killed-in-Action casualty pair to Private James Joseph Hart, 9th Battalion Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry - British War Medal. Silver issue (37529 Pte. J.J. Hart. Yorks. L.I.) - Interallied Victory Medal (37529 Pte. J.J. Hart. Yorks. L.I.) Important: James Joseph Hart, a native of Rishton, Lancashire (born there on 7 November 1898), and who enslited for service at Huddersfield (resided at 888, New Oak View, Linthwaite), Yorkshire, is confirmed as being \'Killed-in-Action\' on 22 March 1918, while serving with 9th Battalion Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. He was the son of Company Sergeant Major J.J. Hart of the West Riding Regiment The medals mounted in the swing-style suspended from their original watered silk ribands. The mounting bar retaining the hinged pin and casp fittings Condition: GVF

A \'Farthingstone\' Shepherd\'s Great War \'Salonika\' campaign & companion Silver War Badge group of 4: Private Foster Jones Osborn, Royal Army Medical Corps - 1914-15 Star (27991, Pte. T. Osborne, R.A.M.C.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (27991 Pte. W. Osborne, R.A.M.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (27991 Pte. W. Osborne, R.A.M.C.) - Silver War Badge (147784) The SWB with replacement hinged pin Sold together with: - Recipients British Army Identity Disc. Fibre (27991 F J Osborn RAMC, C E) Medals and Silver War Badge verification: All medals and Silver War Badge confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of the Royal Army Medical Corps cited below: - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2908 (shown on roll with forename initial \'T\' - the roll never corrected and the medal \'as issued\' with the typo!) - British War Medal WO 329/2093 (the medal roll showing surname erroneously as Osborne, & forename typo W - the roll never corrected & medal as issued) - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/2093 (the medal roll showing surname erroneously as Osborne, forename typo W - the roll never corrected & medal as issued) - Silver War Badge (147784): WO 329/3230 (shows enlisted 3 November 1914 discharged 17 October 1916 / Sickness) The recipients 2 x Medal Index Cards (one for the star, the other for the pair), also perpetuate the careless clerical errors, referred above. Evidently, the hapless recipient never bothered to return his medals for official correction. Foster Jones Osborn son of George Osborn (an Agricultural Labourer) and Annie Jane Osborn (nee Jones) was a native of Farthingstone, Northamptonshire, where he was born, on 9 August 1883. Prior to the Great Warm Foster was employed as a \'Shepherd\' (the 1911 National Census for England & Wales refers). On, 3 November 1914, at which time he described himself as a \'Gardener\' he volunteered for service in the British Army, when he enlisted at, Tring. Hampshire, at which time he was posted to the Royal Army Medical Corps. After completion of his basic training, Foster was subsequently posted overseas on active service with the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force where he served at Salonika - a theatre of war notorious for unusually high rates of sickness - between, 6 October 1915 to 25 February 1916. Foster\'s service papers show that he was posted to 10th Infantry Division in Salonika, where he joined the 31st Field Ambulance unit, at \'Dedeli Pass\' locality. Foster was invalided to England on, 26 February 1916, and subsequently took his final discharge form the British Army on, 17 October 1916, \'No longer being physically fit for War Service\'. By the time he took his final discharge from the British Army, Foster had served, 1 year 350 days \'With The Colours\'. After taking his discharge, Foster returned to his native roots in Farthingstone, Northamptonshire, England. At the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register for England, Foster is recorded working as a \'Labourer Army Ordnance Depot\', and residing at \'Woodbine Cottage\' Daventry, Farthingstone. Post 1945, Foster latterly resided at \'Willow Cottage\' Everdon Road, Farthingstone, where he died on, 19 April 1976 The recipients service papers are extant & accessible at The National Archives The Great War medals near pristine. Choice condition Condition: EF

A \'Fighting Irish\' & Royal Air Force, Great War Salonika & Egyptian Theatres Group of 3: Private Robert Taylor Bryant, Royal Air Force, late 2nd Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment & 6th Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers - 1914-15 Star (24038 Pte. R. T. Bryant. R. Dub. Fus.) - British War Medal. Silver issue - Interallied Victory Medal (302381. Pte. 2. R.T. Bryant. R.A.F.) Sold together with: - Recipients named Royal Dublin Fusiliers fibre Identity Disc from 1915 Robert Taylor Bryant, son of William Bryant ( a 'Corn Porter') & Ellen Bryant (nee Taylor) was a native of, Shirehampton, Gloucestershire, England, where he was born on, 11 April 1884. Prior to the Great War, Robert had been employed as a 'Ships Steward' on passenger liber vessels plying the transatlantic routes. Robert enlisted in the British Army on 11 June 1915, at which time he was posted to the Royal Dublin Fusiliers. He first entered theatre of war 'Balkans' (Salonika) on 18 November 1915, while serving with 6th Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Robert later transferred to 2nd Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment , that was serving under higher formation 27th Infantry Division, and remained in Salonika, before transferring to the Royal Air Force, on 28 May 1918, and posted to 113 Squadron, with which unit he served in Egypt & Palestine No. 113 Squadron Royal Air Force: Was formed on, 1 August 1917 at RAF Ismailia (Egypt), as a corps reconnaissance and army co-operation unit. In September it began tactical reconnaissance and artillery spotting missions over Palestine, where it remained until the end of the Great War.The squadron returned to Egypt, on, 16 February 1919, and a year later, in February 1920, the squadron was disbanded After taking his discharge from the Royal Air Force on, 30 April 1920, Robert Bryant, returned home to, 26 Horsefair, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England. By the time of the compilation of the National Register for England & Wales (1939), Robert is recorded as being a serving member of the National Defence Corps, and employed as a Ranger at the Municipal Golf Course, Southampton, at which time he was residing with his wife Harriett Louisa Bryant (married on 30 April 1914) & son John Bryant at the family home located at, 205 Burgess Road, Southampton, Hampshire, England. Robert Bryant Taylor is recorded as having died at. Bridport, Dorset, England, sometime during the third quarter of 1954 Sold together with some hard-copy research including his Medal Index Card The medals mounted in the court-style for display purposes​ Condition: VF

A \'Fighting Irish\' Second World War casualty\'s \'Immediate MSM\' campaign, and long service group of 6: Warrant Officer I, John. O\'Keeffe, Indian Army Ordnance Corps late 1st & 5th Battalions Royal Irish Regiment - 1914-15 Star (9601 Cpl. J. O\'Keeffe. R.Ir.Regt:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (9601 C.Sjt. J. O\'Keeffe. R.Ir.Regt) - Interallied Victory Medal (9601 C.Sjt. J. O\'Keeffe. R.Ir.Regt) - 1935 Jubilee Medal - Military Meritorious Service Medal. GV \'Immediate\' issue (9601 Sjt. J O\'Keeffe. 5/R.Ir.Regt:) - Military LS&GC Medal. GV second type (S-Sgt. Sjt. J O\'Keefe. I.A.O.C.) Important: John O\'Keeffe, died in India on 28 February 1940, and is interred at Kirkee (Pune) CWGC. His only medal entitlement for the Second World War being a single un-named as issued War Medal. Note his surname is erroneously recorded by the CWGC as O\'Keefe Note: The award of the MSM is confirmed for services in \'France\' and was published in the London Gazette of . Only 42 x \'Immediate\' MSM\'s were awarded to all battalions of the Royal Irish Regiment during the Great War, of which only 26 x were awarded for gallantry and or distinguished and meritorious services overseas - the balance being awarded for \'Home Services\' John O\'Keeffe, a native of Waterford, Ireland, he was born circa 1893. It appears that sometime prior to the Great War he had enlisted in the British Army, and in August 1914 was serving in India, at Nasirabad, on garrison duty with 1st Battalion Royal Irish Regiment. His Medal Index Card confirms embarkation for France on 19 December 1914 (reference \'British Regiments 1914-18\' also shows that 1/RIR landed in France at Le-Havre on 20 December 1914). We do not know when John subsequently transferred to 5/RIR, but both 1/RIR and 5/RIR served together at Gallipoli. 5/RIR relocated to France in May 1918 In 1922, the Royal Irish Regiment was one of several Irish Regiments of the British Army (and that had recrecruited largely in Southern Irealnd) that were disbanded on the formation of the Irish Free State. It was presumably form that time that Sergeant John O\'Keeffe transferred to the Indian Army Condition: VF

A \'First Day of the Battle of the Somme \'Killed-in-Action\' casualty pair\': Private Douglas Graham, 1st Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers - British War Medal. Silver issue (10477 Pte. D. Graham. R. Innis. Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (10477 Pte. D. Graham. R. Innis. Fus.) Important: Recipient is confirmed as being Killed-in-Action on the \'First Day of the Battle of the Somme\', 1 July 1916 Douglas Graham, was a native of Tipperary, Ireland, enlisted for service with the British Army at Swinford, Wicklow. His Medal Index Card shows that he first entered theatre of war France & Flanders on 23 August 1914. He is confirmed as being \'Killed-in-Action\' on the firrst day of the battle of the Somme on 1 July 1916. The MIC shows that the recipients next-of-kin was living in Queens Countty, Ireland Sold together with copied research including Medal Index Card Condition: Suspender AF on BWM, otherwise the pair VF

A \'Fleet Air Arm\' Second World War and Naval Long Service Medal Group of 6: Chief Aircraft Artificer, Geoffrey Alec Lorraine Curtis, Fleet Air Arm, Royal Navy - The 1939-45 Star - The Atlantic Star - The Africa Star. With clasp 'North Africa 1942-43' - Defence Medal - War Medal 1939-45 - Naval LS&GC Medal. GVI second type (FX. 76080 G. A. L. Curtis, C.A.A. H.M.S. Siskin.) Important: The Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal was issued to Chief Aircraft Artificer Geoffrey Alec Lorraine Curtis on 31 August 1950 (ref ADM 171/153) Note: H.M.S. Siskin was an Air Station of the Royal Navy, located at Gosport, Hampshire, England. The site was originally RAF Gosport until being transferred to the Royal Navy, when on, 1 August 1945, it was commissioned as H.M.S. Siskin. The Air Station H.M.S. Siskin remained in commission until 1 June 1956, at which time the airfield side was closed down, and the former Air Station was re-named H.M.S. Sultan Geoffrey Alec Lorraine Curtis, son of Herbert Henry Curtis (Chief Cook, Royal Navy) and Adina Mary Curtis (nee Hayes) was a native of, Alverstoke, Hampshire, England, where he was born on 2 August 1914, and where he was subsequently baptized on 13 September 1914. George is recorded as having married, Stella Clarice Miller, as Gosport, Hampshire, England, during the fourth quarter of 1942. Geoffrey Alec Lorraine Curtis is recorded as having died at Chard, Somerset, England, sometime during the first quarter of 1971 The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing-style, suspended from their original silk ribands. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin & clasp fittings A fine Second World War campaign group to a Fleet Air Arm Petty Officer who served on 'Fleet Aircraft Carriers' with the Royal Navy, including arduous service afloat with the 'Mediterranean Fleet' Condition: Mostly GVF

A \'Fleet Air Arm\' Senior Ratings campaign & long service medal group of 5: Chief Petty Officer (Air) Walter Richard Charles Scott, Fleet Air Arm, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Daedalus - The 1939-1945 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - RN LSGC. GVI (FX. 76575 W. R. C. Scott. C.P.O. Air. H.M.S. Daedalus.) With 2 x minor official corrections to letters in ships name - and fairly typical thus for this medal issue Important: The Naval LS&GC Medal verified as being issued to the recipient at H.M.S. Daedalus on 11 September 1945 (ref ADM 171/153) Walter Richard Charles Scott, son of Scott & Scott (nee) was a native of Horsham, Sussex, England, where he was born on 27 May 1912. Described as a \'Boy Labourer\' Walter joined the Royal Navy on 29 December 1928 - Boy Service - his first rating on entry being \'Boy (II)\', at H.M.S. St. Vincent. On 27 May 1930, on entering adult service, at the age of 18 years, Walter extended his initial period of service to complete 12 years service. A career \'Matelot\' Walter joined the Fleet Air Arm, and served with his Fleet Air Arm squadron in the East Indies Fleet during the \'War against Japan\', taking part in operations in the Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and against enemy occupied territory in Burma. Walter ended the war holding the rank of Chief Petty Officer (Airman), and was awarded his LS&GC Medal in September 1945. Walter is recorded as having died in Guildford, Sussex, on 21 July 1980. At the time of his death he had been residing at, 57 High View Road, Guildford The medals suspended from original silk ribands mounted in the swing-style as-worn by the recipient. The medal mounting bar retaining its long-hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A \'Foreign Trades\' Master Mariner\'s Great War Mercantile Marine medal pair: Master Edward Charles Lowther, Merchant Navy - British War Medal. Silver issue (Edward. C. Lowther.) - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal (Edward. C. Lowther.) Important: Edward C. Lowther is confirmed as a unique name in the searchable on-line repository of Mercantile Marine medal index cards held at The National Archives Medals verification: The Great War medals verified as entitled per below following cited references - British War Medal. Silver issue (Reference BT 351/1/84259) - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal (Reference BT 351/1/84259) Edward Charles Lowther son of Edward James Lowther () and Annie Kate Lowther (nee Brotherwood) was a native of, Melksham, Wiltshire, England , where he was born in, 1892. After leaving the Merchant Navy, Edward established a very successful Ships Stores / Ships Chandlers business in Bristol, England. He is recorded as having died at, Clevedon, Somerset, England on, 6 September 1962. At the time of his death he left a substantial estate of value GBP 36948 & 17 Shillings A fine Master Mariner\'s medal pair, whose impressive record of voyages (including \'Exotic\' and \'Distant\' international trades pre 1913, and through the Great War and immediate post war era) and progression of obtaining his Officer\'s \'Tickets\' is well recorded and accessible through the Board of Trade records held at The National Archives Condition: GVF

A \'Four Seas\' campaign & long service medal group of 6 including deployment in the \'War Against Japan\' and service aboard Aircraft Carrier H.M.S. Unicorn: Petty Officer Cook Arthur Frederick Wallace Rodgers, Royal Navy - The 1939-45 Star - The Atlantic Star - The Africa Star. With clasp 'North Africa 1942-43' - The Pacific Star. With clasp 'Burma' - War Medal 1939-45 - Navy LSGC (MX.52941 A. F. W. Rodgers. P.O.Ck.(S) H.M.S. Unicorn.) Note: The ships name only with official corrections - and fairly typical for issues of this particular medal made in the immediate post-war era Important: The Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal was issued to Petty Officer Cook Arthur Frederick Wallace Rodgers on 21 January 1947 (ref ADM 171/145) Arthur Frederick Wallace Rodgers, was a native of, Newport, Gwent, Wales, where he was born on. 2 October 1913. Arthur joined the Royal Navy circa 1929, and is recorded as having died at, Newport, Gwent, Wales, sometime during the last quarter of 1981 H.M.S Unicorn: Was an aircraft repair ship & light aircraft carrier built for the Royal Navy in the late 1930s. She was completed during World War II and provided air cover over the amphibious landing at Salerno, Italy, in September 1943. The ship was transferred to the Eastern Fleet in the Indian Ocean at the end of the year. Unicorn supported the aircraft carriers of the fleet on their operations until the British Pacific Fleet (BPF) was formed in November 1944. She was transferred to Australia in early 1945 to support the BPF's operations during Operation Iceberg, the Allied invasion of Okinawa in May. To shorten the time required to replenish the BPF's carriers, the ship was based in the Admiralty Islands and in the Philippine Islands until the Japanese surrender in August. Unicorn was decommissioned and placed in reserve when she returned to the UK in January 1946 Condition: GVF

A \'Garvald, Haddington\', Jock\'s South African War campaign medal pair: Private William Graham, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders late 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - QSA Medal. \'Cape Colony\' \'Laing\'s Nek\' \'Belfast (1864 Pte. W. Graham, Gordon Highrs:) - King\'s South Africa. \'South Africa 01\' \'South Africa 02\' (1864 Pte. P. Graham, Gordon Highrs:) The KSA medal with forename initial \'P\' (sic) - exactly as transcribed from the medal roll which had a clerical error at time of compilation. The surname Graham being entered on his service papers variously as Grahame & Graham! Note: The recipient had the distinction of serving in both of the regular battalions of the Gordon Highlanders in-the-field during the South African War Both medals and all 5 x clasps verified per the respective medal rolls of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, as under; - QSA Medal & 3 x clasps (ref WO 100/203) the roll compiled & signed in-the field, at Pietersburg, South Africa, 15 July 1901 - KSA Medal & 2 x clasps (ref WO 100/343) Cape Colony clasp: Is an uncommon \'state clasp\' to 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - the medal roll with remark opposite the recipient\'s entry \'Came out with draft and did duty at Capetown 8 days) William Graham son of James Graham (Agricultural Labourer) & Jane Graham (nee Smith) was a native of, Garvald, Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland, where he was born, 7 April 1864. Prior to Joining the British Army, he was employed as a \'Gardener\'. William enlisted in the British Army at, Edinburgh, Scotland, on, 8 October 1885, and on the same day was posted to the Gordon Highlanders. William completed his first engagement with the British Army on, 7 October 1897, by which date he had completed 12 years service \'With the Colours\' & on the \'Army Reserve\'. 2 x days after taking his discharge he re-signed for service under the \'Special Army Reserve\', and was subsequently mobilized for \'War Service\' on, 13 February 1900, and posted to his old corps, for service with 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders. During his second period of service with the Gordon Highlanders, he served with the 2nd Battalion in South Africa, from 28 February 1902 until being transferred to the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders on, 1 December 1901 (the Gordon Highlanders having the distinction of having both regular battalions of the regiment serving in the South African War. William Graham took his final discharge from the British Army on, 14 July 1902 The recipient\'s record of service was: - Home: 08/10/1885 - 14/12/1886 - Malta: 15/12/1886 - 13/11/1888 - Ceylon Colony: 14/11/1888 - 03/01/1892 - British India: 04/01/1893 - 23/01/1894 - Home: 24/01/1894 - 07/10/1897 - Home (Special Army Reserve) 09/10/1897-27/02/1900 - South Africa: 28/02/1900 - 13/04/1902 - Home: 14/04/1902 - 14/07/1902 William\'s notified next of kin recorded in his service papers was his father James Graham, residing at, Aberlady, Haddington, Midlothian, Scotland The recipients service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives Gordon Highlanders 1899-1902: The Gordon Highlanders had the distinction of being the most decorated infantry regiment of the British Army for their service during the South African War, where both regular battalions (and several Volunteer Service Companies) earned the below following battle honours, as well as 6 x Victoria Crosses - Defence of Ladysmith (2/Gordons) - Paardeberg (1/Gordons) - South Africa 1899-1902 - Captain Matthew Fontaine Maury Meiklejohn (2/Gordons, for Elandslaagte, 1899) - Sergeant-Major William Robertson ( 2/Gordons, for Elandslaagte, 1899) - Captain Ernest Beachcroft Beckwith Towse (1/Gordons, for Magersfontein, 1899) - Lance-Corporal John Frederick Mackay (1/Gordons, for Crows Nest Hill, nr Johannesburg, 1900) - Captain William Eagleson Gordon (1/Gordons, for action nr Krugersdorp, 1900) - Captain David Reginald Younger (1/Gordons, for action nr Krugersdorp, 1900 - a posthumous award) Sold together with hard copy set of recipients service papers & extract pages from the respective QSA & KSA medal rolls Condition: GVF

A \'Gorkha\' Junior Commissioned Officer\'s multi-campaign \'Counter Insurgency\' & \'Indo-Pakistan\' wars, campaign & long service medal group of 6: Naib-Subadar Jitbahadur Limbu 11th Gorkha Rifles, Indian Army - General Service Medal 1947. With clasp \'Naga Hills\' (9402779 S-HAV Jitbahadur Limbu, 11 G.R.) - Raksha Medal 1965 (War Medal for 1965 Indo-Pak War (9402779 S-HAV. Jitbahadur Limbu, 11 G.R.) - Sainya Service Medal (Medal for Arduous Terrain Service) with Hindi clasp \'Jammu Kashmir\' (9402779 PL-NK. Jitbahadur Limbu, G.R.) - Pashcimi Star 1971 (Combat Service Star for 1971 Indo-Pak War (J.C. 53559 N-SUB J.B. Limbu 11 G.R.) - 20 Years Armed Forces Long Service Medal (J.C. 53559 PA-SUB J.B. Limbu, G.R.) - 9 Years Armed Forces Long Service Medal (J.C. 53559 Nb-SUB J.B. Limbu 11 G.R.) 1st, 2nd & 4th medals fitted with substitute ribands, and fairly typical for post-service veteran mounted \'In The Hills\' groups Basis inclusion of the Paschimi Star Medal (almost certainly issued to the recipient \'after\' he had left the Indian Army (India has a historical backlog in issuing medals in a timely manner to recipients), and inclusion of a Jubilee Medal riband, the recipient was also entitled to: - Sangram Medal 1971 (War Medal for 1971 Indo-Pak War) - Jubilee of Independence Medal 1947-72 The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity and the Hindu faith from Eastern Nepal, who latterly held the Junior Commissioned Officer rank of \'Naib-Subadar\' while serving with the 11th Gorkha Rifles, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army 11th Gorkha Rifles: The 11 Gorkha Rifles was re-raised on 1 January 1948. The regiment consists of primarily the Kirant Tribes Rai, Limbu, Yakkha, & Sunwar of Eastern Nepal, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Dooars of West Bengal, Sikkim and other parts of Northeast India. The regiment, comprised of 7 x battalions has its regimental centre located at Lucknow Cantonment, Uttar Pradesh The medals mounted in the Indian Army court-style, in the order described, and as-worn by the recipient. Ribands soiled A most evocative multi-campaign medal group. mounted as-worn by a veteran \'In the Hills\' Condition: About VF

A \'Grimsby\' local history Second World War and Police Long service medal pair: Sergeant Norman Davison, Grimsby Borough Police Force - Defence Medal - Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GVI issue (Const. Norman Davison) There are numerous printed newspaper articles pertaining to local police \'cases\' involving or about the recipient, Norman Davison, published in the local Grimsby newspapers circa 1937-1951. Too many to here quote, except for the below two following: referenced articles / extracts from a longer article that was published in the local Grimsby Evening Telegraph issue of, 4 July 1951: Quote (Grimsby Evening Telegraph, issue of, 17 June 1937): POLICEMAN DIVES TO RESCUE Grimsby Woman Saved From Drowning A GRIMSBY police constable Norman Davison, jumped fully clothed into the River Head last night to rescue a young married woman Mrs. Ivy Donaldson (25) of, 37, Phyllis-avenue, Grimsby, who had ridden straight into the water on a bicycle. At about 10.45 Davison saw a young woman ride out of Victoria-street, from the direction of the old market, straight into the River Head. He rushed across and saw her swimming towards the end. She reached the wall, and then shrieked out and lost consciousness. The constable then jumped into the water, and supporting the woman, held on to a mooring rope. Two more constables came up when he blew his whistle, and with the aid of a rope brought the woman, still unconscious, out of the dock. LAMP STILL BURNING She was taken to the hospital by ambulance, and detained. She regained consciousness this morning. When the bicycle was recovered form the River Head this morning the electric light was still burning. It is understood that Kenneth Henry Nixon, of 116, Scarthoe-road, was of great help in rescuing Mrs. Donaldson. Unquote. Secondly, the below following extracts. Quote (Grimsby Evening Telegraph issue of, 4 July 1951): Three policemen constables, Norman Davison, Ernest Witham and Victor Dodsworth, have all been promoted to the rank of sergeant. All three were members of the Criminal Investigation Department. Sergeants Davison and Whitham are joining the Traffic Department, and Sergeant Dodsworth will join the uniformed patrol branch. 22 YEARS IN FORCE Sergeant Davison has been 22 years in the Borough Police Force, 18 years on street patrol duty, two years in the Warrant department and two years in the C.I.D. .... Unquote. Sergeant Norman Davison, retired form the Grimsby Borough Police Force effective from 3 August 1954 - he had first joined the force in 1929 (the Lincoln, Rutland, Stamford and Grimsby Mercury, issue of, 16 July 1954 refers) At the time of the compilation of the National Register for England & Wales in 1939, there was only a single person named Norman Davison resident and employed as a Police Constable anywhere in England. Police Constable Norman Davison was recorded as having been born on, 5 January 1905. In 1939, he was living with his wife and son at their residence located at, 26 Lyndhurst Avenue, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England Condition: GVF

A \'Guardsman\'s\' South African War campaign medal pair: Private Peter Templeton, 2nd Battalion Scots Guards - QSA Medal. \'Cape Colony\' \'Orange Free State\' & \'Wittebergen\' (8698 Pte. P. Templeton, Scots Gds:) - King\'s South Africa Medal. \'South Africa 01\' \'South Africa 02\' (8698 Pte. P. Templeton, Scots Gds:) Important: Both medals and all 5 x clasps verified per the respective campaign medal rolls of the 2nd Battalion Scots Guard, as under; - QSA Medal & 5 x clasps: WO 100/165), compiled & signed, at Rustplaats, South Africa, 25 October 1901 - KSA Medal & 2 x clasps: WO 100/318), compiled & signed at London, England, December 1902 Paul McPherson Templeton, a Scot, was the second son of Michael Templeton (a \'Wright\', who in 1890 resided at 80 St. Mungo Street, Glasgow) & Jessie Templeton (nee McPherson), who was born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, on, 29 January 1871. At the time of enlistment he claimed in his service papers to have been born in the parish of Balgown, Kingussie, Inverness-shire, which was near his mother\'s place of birth, and perhaps where he had lived with his maternal grandparents. Paul enlisted in the British Army at, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, on, 8 August 1890, and on the same day was posted to the Scots Guards. Prior to joining the regular army, Paul had been employed as a \'Boxmaker\'. By the time he took his final discharge from the British Army on, 31 August 1902, he had accumulated a total of 12 years 24 days service both \'With the Colours\' & on the Army Reserve\', including \'War Service\' in South Africa in which country Paul served with his battalion between, 15 March 1900 to 4 August 1902. His character and conduct while serving with the \'Colours\' were described as \'Very Good\'. At discharge his trade was described as being a \'Carpenter\' The recipients soldiers papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives Sold together with a hard copy extract pages from the respective medal rolls and some other research including a poorly copied \'partial\' set of service papers Condition: VF

A \'Gunners\' multi-campaign & long service medal group of 5: Bombardier Frederick Arthur Bradshaw, 51st (London) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment. Royal Regiment of Artillery - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Africa Star. No clasp - The Italy Star - War Medal 1939-45 - Efficiency Medal. GVI with \'Territorial\' bar (873614 Bmbr F. A. Bradshaw. R.A.) Sold together with below: a). British Army Identity Disc: Red fibre ID disc \'873614 B Bradshaw F A\' b). British Army Identity Disc: Grey fibre ID disc \' F A Bradshaw B 873614\' Extant Royal Artillery Attestation records, show that the recipient was Frederick Arthur Bradshaw, a pre-war enlistee in the Territorial Army who had joined-upin 1937 and been posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery in 1937, at which time he was allocated his unique British Army number, from the block that had been allocated to the Royal Artillery in 1920, viz 721001-1396000. On enlistment he was posted to 51st (London) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment. Royal Regiment of Artillery, which unit was allocated to the Coastal Defence Anti-Aircraft brnach of the Royal Artillery. Bombardier Bradshaw is recorded to have taken his discharge in 1954, having reached the age limit 51st (London) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment: Was was a volunteer air defence unit of Britain\'s Territorial Army from 1922 until 1955. During World War II it served in Norway, The Blitz, North Africa (when detachments defended Crete and Tobruk), and finally in Italy until the end of the war in Europe, by which time the guns of the regiment were engaging ground targets rather than aircraft. The absence of any Defence Medal in the group shows that Bombardier Bradshaw, was a veteran of virtually continuous active campaign service throughout the Second World War, serving in diverse campaigns: in Norway, North Africa (including Crete / Tobruk), and finally in Italy The medals mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its long hinged-pin & clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A \'Gunner\'s\' North West Europe campaign medal group of 3: 932598 Gunner Eric William Hollingworth, Royal Artillery - The 1939-1945 Star - The France & Germany Star - War Medal The medals all Royal Mint issues complete with their original silk ribands as issued and contained in their official named card box of issue from Royal Artillery (Field) Records, this addressed to: Mr E. W Hollingworth 286 Wherstead Road Ipswich Suffolk The Royal Artillery Attestation records held by The National Archives show that Eric William Hollingworth attested for the Royal Regiment of Artillery in 1939, at which time he was allocated the unique Army Number 980429, and was initially posted to the war raised 9th Field Training Field Regiment Royal Artillery (9 Fd Trg Regt, was located at Harrogate, Yorkshire, between 1939 and its disbandment in 1943). Eric took his discharge from the British Army on 8 April 1946 Eric William Hollingsworth, son of Lionel Henry Hollingsworth (Engine Driver, L.N.E. Railway) and Ivy Anna Dora Hollingsworth (nee Howe) was a native of Sudbury, Suffolk, England, where he was born on 14 March 1923. Growing up, Eric, resided with his family, comprising parents and older brother Kenneth Lionel Sutton Hollingsworth, at, 286 Wherstead Road, Ipswich. After taking his discharge from the British Army, Eric married Joan Olive Gooding, at Ipswich, on, 23 September 1950. Eric is recorded as having died in Tring, Suffolk, England, on, 5 February 2003 Condition: Medals about EF

A \'Gurkha Rifleman\'s Second World War \'Italy Campaign\', Indian Independence & Malaya Counter Insurgency Medal Group of 5:Rifleman Tilbahadur Thapa 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles - The Sirmoor Rifles - The 1939-1945 Star - The Italy Star - War Medal 1939-45 - GSM 1918. 'Malaya' (21132286 Rfn. Tilbahadur. Thapa. 2 GR.) - India Independence (21132286 Rfn. Tilbahadur. Thapa. G.R.) Note: All Indian Independence medals awarded to Gurkha 'Other-Ranks' of the 8 x Gurkha battalions that transferred to the British Army with effect from 1 January 1948, were issued officially impressed showing the recipients new unique British Army service numbers The recipient was a Nepalese national of Gurkha ethnicity from the Western region of Nepal, who served as a Rifleman with 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles In respect of their services in Italy & Greece during the Second World War, 1/2 GR earned for the 'Sirmoor Rifles' the below following battle honours, those in bold font being the ones selected for display & inclusion in the Army List and on Regimental Insignia (Officers pouch belt plates), and other specified items such as regimental drums - Cassino I, - Monastery Hill, - Pian di Maggio - Gothic Line, Coriano - Poggio San Giovanni - Monte Reggiano - Italy 1944–45 - Greece 1944–45 The medals professionally mounted in the swing-style by the regimental tailor, and as-worn by the recipient. The medal mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: About GVF

A \'Hard Fighting\' & Desirable South African soldiers \'Full-House\' of Second World War campaign medals group of 6, including El Alamein & Monte Cassino service: Private Conrad Harold Freeman, 1st Royal Natal Carbineers - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp (307. C.H. Freeman) - The Africa Star. With original clasp \'8th Army\' (307. C.H. Freeman) - The Italy Star (307. C.H. Freeman) - Defence Medal (307. C.H. Freeman) - War Medal 1939-45 (307. C.H. Freeman) - Union of South Africa: Africa Service Medal (307. C.H. Freeman) Important: All of the medals are officially impressed South African \'Pretoria Mint\' issues The recipients unique Army Number is in the block 201-600 allocated to the 1st Royal Natal Carbineers 1st Royal Natal Carbiniers \'East Africa Campaign\' 1940-41: On 17 July 1940 the 1st (Royal) Natal Carbineers sailed for Kenya as part of the 1st South African Brigade. Their destination was the Italian colonial empire in East Africa. For the next 10 months the Regiment participated in the South African advance through Italian Somaliland and Abyssinia (now Ethiopia), until Italian resistance was broken at Amba Alagi in May 1941 1st Royal Natal Carbineers \'Western Desert Campaign\' 1941-43: Following the fall of Italian East Africa in May 1941, the 1st South African Brigade was dispatched to North Africa to confront the joint Italian-German forces in the see-saw offensives across Egypt and Libya. The Carbineers earned numerous individual battle honours between June 1941 and January 1943 when it sailed home for a well-earned leave. 1st Royal Natal Carbineers \'Italy Campaign\' 1944-45: The 1st Royal Natal Carbineers landed at Taranto, Italy, on 20 April 1944, just in time for the latter phases of the battles for Cassino. From there the Regiment fought its way up the Italian boot, through Rome, until final victory in May 1945 Sold together with some soft-copy service index cards, and images of the original medal transmittal package The group mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient The medals suspended from their silk ribands from a white-metal mounting bar, this retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A \'Hard Fighting\' 50th Northumbrian Division campaign and long service group of 7: Sergeant A.E. Taylor, Durham Light Infantry - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star. With original \'8th Army\' clasp - Italy Star - France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI 1st issue with \'Territorial\' bar (4450773 Sjt. A.E. Taylor. Durh.L.I.) Note: Three battalions of the Durham Light Infantry all qualified for the above campaign star tri, vis, 6th, 8th & 9th Battalions Durham Light Infantry. Additionally all three battalions landed on Day 1 of the Normanday Landings, \'D-Day\' on 6 June 1944 The medals mounted in the swing-style and presumably \'as-worn\' by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A \'Hawick\' Jock\'s \'Spring Offensive\' Prisoner of War Great War medal pair: Private George Hook, \'A\' Coy 6/7th Bn Gordon Highlanders (Territorial Force), late 6th (Banff & Donside) Bn Gordon Highlanders (Territorial Force), 51st Highland Division - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-15115 Pte. G. Hook. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-15115 Pte. G. Hook. Gordons.) Important: Private George Hook is confirmed being captured on, 12 April 1918, during the German 'Spring Offensive', and subsequently held in Germany as a Prisoner of War prior to being repatriated home sometime after the 'Armistice' of 11 November 1918 Note: The Great War campaign medals verified as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal roll of the Gordon Highlanders (ref WO 329/1656) that was compiled and signed at, Perth, Scotland, on, 27 May 1920 Quote (Hawick News and Border Chronicle issue of 4 May 1918); Pte. Geo. Hook, Gordon Highlanders, who was officially reported missing, has now written home stating that he is a prisoner of war, at Limburg, Germany. Enlisting in July 1916, prior to which he was in the employment of Messers Turner, Rutherford, & Co. hoisery manufacturers he is a son of Mr George Hook, gas works foreman, Gas Works Cottage, Hawick Unquote. Interestingly, another local newspaper ran with an earlier news paper article pertaining to George Hook - a miscreant - who was punished with a fine and a stern dressing down for 'laddish' behaviour, when together with a 'pal' he had desecrated a local 'war' memorial - this all prior to his enlisting in the British Army. Quote (Hawick Express issue of 28 July 1916); Thoughtless Conduct by Young Lads At Hawick Police Court on Saturday, Baillie Lyon on the bench, John Tierney, hosiery worker, Weenland Terrace, and George Hook, hosiery worker, Gasworks Cottage, Mansfield Road, were charged with having, on 13th July, maliciously damaged a floral wreath placed on the equestrian statue in Central Square, by removing a quantity of violets therefrom. Both the accused pleaded guilty. The Prosecutor stated that his information was that the two accused left the works in which they were employed between three and four o'clock on Thursday morning, 13th July, and went along the street as far as the Tower Knowe, and then back again towards the statue. They were looking at the wreath, and they both removed some violets from it. One of them threw the violets into the Teviot, and the other one took them home. One would have thought that the purpose for which those wreaths had been put on the monument would have been sufficient to protect them from any danger of being interfered with. Once could hardly think that any Hawick people would have touched them, and such conduct could not be tolerated. The Baillie - What was your motive in doing it? Did you ever think that wreath had been placed there in memory of men who had died for you? Tierney - Not at the time The Baillie - Then what was your motive for taking them? Hook - I took mine as a slight remembrance, to put them in a book and press them. The Baillie - There's some person committed even a worse offence, and that was to steal the ribbon from another wreath. You should have thought of the purpose for which the wreath was placed there. Under the circumstances I wont dismiss you with an admonition, as I might have done, as I think this was little short of sacrilege. I must mark my displeasure at your conduct by fining you 7/6 or five days each. Hook said he was not working, as he would be leaving for the Army on Monday. The Baillie - I do hope you will bear in mind never to commit such an act again. It's far worse than the ordinary form of mischief. Unquote George Hook, son of George Hook (Corn Miller) and Elizabeth Hook (nee) was a native of, Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland, where he had been born in 1898. In the 1901 National Census for Scotland, George is recorded as a three year old, living at home with his parents and 3 x siblings, vis brother John Hook (b.1890) & sisters, Jeanie Hook (b. 1893) & Elizabeth Hook (b. 1901). Prior to enlisting in in the British Army in 1916, George had been employed at Hawick as a . George Hook enlisted for the British Army in 1916, and was posted to the Gordon Highlanders, joining the 6th (Banff and Donside) Battalion Gordon Highlanders (Territorial Force), with which unit he served in France under higher formation, 51st Highland Division. He was captured on 12 April 1918, during the German 'Spring Offensive' and subsequently interred in a Prisoner of War camp located in Limburg, Germany. After repatriation and return to the United Kingdom, George is recorded as being employed at Hawick as a 'Cleaner' with the London & North Eastern Railway The medals fitted with long lengths of original, silk 'moire' ribands Condition: Toned EF

A \'Head Special Constable\'s\' Second World War era war and long service medal pair: Head Special Constable James Brodie - Defence Medal - SCLSM. GVI first issue (Head S. C. James Brodie.) The rank of 'Head Special Constable' is rare seen on GVI issue Special Constabulary Long Service Medals Condition: About GVF

A \'Hong Kong Colony\' interest RAF WW2 veterans long service & fraternal \'New Territories & Kowloon\' service\' medal group of 4: Sergeant Thomas Leslie Edmund Eames, Royal Air Force - Royal Air Force LSGC. EIIR (612369 Sgt. T. L. E. Eames. R.A.F.) - RAOB Jewel: Prince George Lodge 9021 'China' (Bro. L. T. Eames C.P.) - RAOB Jewel: Prince George 9021 Primo Medal - RAOB Jewel: Three Nines Lodge 8258 (New Territories) Medal Note: In addition to above medals Sergeant Eames was entitled and would have worn several un-named Second World War service medals (automatic qualification for the War Medal), and or campaign stars Thomas Leslie Edmund Eames was a native of Uckfield, Sussex, England, where he was born on 24 October 1911 at Uckfield, Sussex. Thomas Eames was enlisted into the Royal Air Force, between 1 March 1938 and before 1 January 1942, his unique service number 612369, being from the block 610000 to 654720 that was allocated sequentially to civilians joining the Royal Air Force between those dates. While serving with the Royal Air Force in the Far East based at Hong Kong Colony, Thomas was a loyal member of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, and earned no less than 3 x RAOB medals for his service with the various RAOB Lodges located in Kowloon and the New Territories. Thomas Eames is recorded as having died at, Stoke, England, sometime during the first quarter of 1971 Condition: GVF

A \'Household Battalion\' Great War campaign \'Casualty\' group of 4: Trooper John Raymond Knight, 2nd Battalion Grendier Guards, late Royal Horse Guards, Household Battalion and Chairman of Market Harbourough Rural District Council - British War Medal. Silver issue (458 Tpr. J.R. Knight. Household Bn.) - Interallied Victory Medal (458 Tpr. J.R. Knight. Household Bn.) - EIIR Coronation Medal 1953 - Special Constabulary Faithful Service Medal. GVI first issue (John R. Knight) Important: Recipient confirmed as being \'Wounded-in-Action\' with severe head and flesh \'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wounds\', France & Flanders on 27 August 1918 John Knight a native of Sunnymeade, Husbands Bosworth, Leicstershire, England, was 19 years and 217 days of age when he attested for service with the British Army at Market Harborough on 4 November 1915. He had no Tade or Calling as he claimed to have \'just left college\' prior to enlisting. He was badged and trained wirth the Royal Horse Guards before being transferred to the \'Household Battalion\' with which unit he served in France and Flanders, prior to being transferred to the 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards on 29 January 1918. The recipient is confirmed on his respective Medal Index Card as having qualified for only 2 x campaign medals for services during the Great War At the time of Her Majestys Coronation, the recipient is confirmed as having received the medal in his capacity as Chairman (1952-53) of the Market Harborough Rural District Council Sold together with hard copies of the recipients; Service Papers; Medal index Card, and entry page from the respective Coronation Medal roll Condition: GVF

A \'Ipswich County Borough Police\' local history Second World War and Police Long service medal pair: Constable George H. F. Mills, Ipswich County Borough Police - Defence Medal - Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GVI issue (Const. George H. F. Mills.) George Henry Frank Mills, son of Frank Ernest Mills (a Labourer) and Emily Mills (nee Clemence) was a native of, Ipswich, Suffolk, England, where he was born on, 15 November 1902. During the first quarter of 1926, George married, Edith A. Snell at Bosmere, Suffolk. At the time of the compilation of the National Register for England & Wales in 1939, the recipient is recorded as George H. F.. Mills serving as a Police Constable, residing at, Ipswich, Suffolk. England, where he lived with his wife.Mrs Edith A. Mills at, 464 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, England. George is recorded to have died in, Ipswich, Suffolk, England, sometime during the third quarter of 1980 Condition: GVF

A \'Jock Casualty\'s\' well documented \'Wounded at Midnight\' Great War medal group of 3: Major John George Fleming Thyne, Dundee Home Guard, late Abroath \'High School Section\', 1/5th Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Territorial Force - 1914 Star. No clasp (2305. Pte. J. G. Thyne, 1/5 R.Highrs:) - British War Medal. Silver (2305. Pte. J. G. Thyne, R.Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2305. Pte. J. G. Thyne, R.Highrs.) Sold together with the,'School Dux Medal', awarded to the recipient's father in 1870 by the Free Church Educational Institution School, Arbroath, Scotland: - F.I. School Arbroath. School 'Dux' Medal. Silver. Named and dated (John Thyne, 1870) Casualty: Lance-Corporal John Thyne, is confirmed having been Wounded-in-Action' (GSW to Leg) on 11 May 1915, while serving with 1/5th Battalion Black Watch in France Verification: All medals verified as entitled & issued per the respective Great War medal rolls of the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) as under: - 1914 Star: Ref WO 329/2460 (Shows additional entitlement to dated clasp issued to recipient in 1941) - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1357 Note: The recipient's only son, Trooper John McLaren Thyne, Fife & Forfar Yeomanry, Royal Armoured Corps, is confirmed Killed-in-Action, at Emmerich, Germany, 29 March 1945 - for which service his father was sent an 'un-named' 1939-45 Star, France & Germany Star & War Medal John George Fleming Thyne, son of John McLaren Thyne (Steam Engine Fitter) & Christina Thyne (nee Fleming) was a native of Arbroath, Forfarshire, Scotland, where he was born sometime in October 1888. John enlsited in the Territorial Force of the British Army shortly after the outbreak of war in August, 1914. Together with former schoolmates - referred to as the Arbroath High School Section - he enlisted in the local Territorial Force infantry battalion, viz 1/5th (Angus and Dundee) Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). He is confirmed as having first entered theatre of war, 'France' on 1 November 1914. The Thyne family were well known in Arbroath, with young John being a prominent team member of the local Arbroath United Cricket Club, and as evinced by the below following article that was published in the 'Dundee Evening Telegraph', issue of, 13 May 1915; Quote: ARBROATH LANCE CORPORAL WOUNDED A well-known Arbroath member of the 5th Black Watch has been wounded. Mr and Mrs John M Meffan, Nolt Loan Road, haver received intimation that their nephew, Lance-Corporal John G. Thyne, has been wounded in the leg, and that he is now at hospital in Cardiff. Lance-Corporal Thyne was out with a working party about midnight last Tuesday week, cutting barbed wire in front of the trenches, when he was struck. He joined the High School Section of the 5th Black Watch after the outbreak of war, and was formerly a well known member of the Arbroath United C.C. He was employed in peace time in the office of Messers, Corsar Bros., Arbroath Unquote. The Arbroath 'High School Section' of the 5th Black Watch referred to 28 x men who embarked for France in October/November 1914, By the 9th May 1915, only 7 x 'All-Ranks' survived unscathed (Arbroath Herald and Advertiser for the Montrose Burghs 18 June 1915refers). The 'High School Section' having in that time suffered 7 x killed or died in action; 10 x wounded in action (including John Thyne), 4 x invalided home due to ill-health Notwithstanding, the recipient having been wounded and survived the ordeals of the Great War, and sadly losing his only son, to death in combat, in 1945, the 'Thyne Family' themselves narrowly escaped death in September 1941, when their house was 'Bombed' Quote (Aberdeen Press & Journal, issue of, 20 September 1941), Damage by Bomb at Monifieth Mrs Thyne, wife of Mr John G. Thyne, textile salesman, 162 Ferry Road, Monifieth, had an alarming experience yesterday when a smoke bomb was dropped through the roof of her house. It tore a hole in the roof of the villa, knocked a hole in another wall between a bedroom and the bathroom, and landed, smoking, on a chest of drawers that it smashed. "My first thought was to get a stirrup pump," said Mrs Thyne, "but I could not get upstairs owing to the smoke. With the help of some workmen nearby, the bomb was thrown out, and firemen from Broughty Ferry came to deal with it." The damage included a hole in the roof about four feet square, a hole in the inside wall, and damage to bedroom and bathroom furnishings. The bomb is believed to have been dropped by a British aircraft out on practise flying. Unquote John George Fleming Thyne is recorded as having died at Monifieth, Forfarshire, Scotland, in June 1959. Quote ('Dundee Courier & Telegraph', issue of 19 June 1959); Well-known in textile trade Mr John George Thyne, 162 Ferry Road, Monifieth, for 33 years a sales representative with Baxter Brothers & Co., Dundee, has died in Maryfield Hospital. He was well known the textile trades in Yorkshire and Dundee. Mr Thyne served in the Black Watch in the first world war. In the last war he was a Major in the Home Guard. His only son was killed at the crossing of the Rhine He retired last year, and would have celebrated his 71st birthday in October. Mr Thyne is survived by his wife. Unquote. John Mclaren Thyne, only son of John George Fleming Thyne, was born in Arbroath, Scotland. During the Second World War he served as a trooper in ‘C’ Squadron, 1st Fife and Forfar Yeomanry, Royal Armoured Corps, who as part of the famous 79th Armoured Division and saw action in North West Europe with Churchill Crocodile ‘flame thrower’ tanks. The 79th Armoured Division was commanded by Major-General Percy Hobart and operated a series of armoured vehicles modified for specialist roles. These became affectionately known as ‘Hobart’s Funnies’. Between 29 and 30 March 1945, a troop of Thyne’s unit was fighting in co-operation with the Regina Rifle and Sherbrooke Fusilier Regiments of the Canadian Army to secure the town of Emmerich in the Rhineland of Germany. The Fife and Forfar Yeomanry’s Crocodile tanks were used to good effect against very heavy resistance from the enemy, with the loss of one tank knocked out and two others ditched in shell holes. The tank which was destroyed was commanded by Lieutenant Trevor Walford; John Thyne being part of his crew. Both Walford and Thyne were killed and were originally buried in Germany. Following the end of hostilities, their remains were re-interned in Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery, Netherlands Sold together with some hard-copy research Condition: VF

A \'Jock Hard Man\' Battle for Hong Kong & Far East Prisoner of War Group of 5: Private James McGhee \'D\' Company 2nd Battalion Royal Scots, late 1st Battalion Royal Scots The group comprises: - GSM 1918. GVI Type I. \'Palestine\' (3055334. Pte. J. McGhee. R. Scots.) - The 1939-1945 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Important: John McGgee is confirmed having been captured by the Imperial Japanese Army on, Christmas Day, 25 December 1941, on which date the British Far East Colony of Hong Kong surrendered to the Japanese Note: The General Service Medal and clasp verified as issued to recipient at Hong Kong Colony per the respective Medal Roll of the Royal Scots ref WO 100/503) that was compiled and signed by or on behalf of the Officer Commanding 2nd Battalion Royal Scots at Hong Kong Colony, on 15 March 1940 John McGhee son of, William & Catherine McGhee, was a native of Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, where he was born on 21 November 1918 (Japanese POW Card refers). At the age of 19 years, John enlisted in the British Army, on 1 March 1937 (FEPOW Liberation Questionnaire refers) and was posted to the Royal Scots, an infantry regiment - the historic 1st of Foot. After training he was posted overseas to join 1st Battalion Royal Scots, and served with 1/RS in Palestine (a then a British Mandate Territory). He was one of just 80 x Royal Scots \'Palestine Veterans\' (that included Officers & Other Ranks) that transferred as a draft for service with 2nd Battalion Royal Scots, then located in Hong Kong. Basis the above referenced medal roll, John is known to have been serving in Hong Kong from sometime before 15 March 1940. John\'s posting to Hong Kong was a fateful move. in 1940, 2/Royal Scots was one of only two British infantry battalion regiments - together with two Indian Army battalions - that formed the backbone of the British garrison in Hong Kong Colony. In 1941, the Hong Kong Garrison was strengthened with the arrival of 2 x Canadian infantry battalions In the pre-Pacific War period, the Royal Scots occupied the forward positions in the New Territories of the Kowloon Peninsula, where they daily patrolled, frequently faced off and generally monitored the movements of the opposing Imperial Japanese Army, that occupied most of the mainland of Southern China. When the Pacific War broke out on 8 December 1941, the Royal Scots, equal to their position as 1st of Foot, became the first British infantry regiment to engage in battle against the Imperial Japanese Army That John McGhee was in the thick of the fighting, both on the mainland (Golden Hill), and later, on the Island in the fighting around Mt Nicholson, there can be no doubt. D Company 2/ Royal Scots, was led by 2 x outstanding officers viz Captain Pinkerton (wounded & awarded the Military Cross, for his superb fighting spirit and resolute leadership, both at Wong Nei Chap Gap and previously in holding Golden Hill on the Mainland) and Second Lieutenant Jimmy Ford (wounded and awarded Military Cross “for his untiring energy, courage and good leadership on both Golden Hill on the Mainland and his subsequent actions on the Island”) - Jimmy Ford was the brother of Captain Douglas Ford, of the same battalion, who was awarded a posthumous George Cross, for uncommon heroism exhibited while a Prisoner of War. Captain Douglas Ford was tortured and subsequently executed by the Japanese John McGhee survived the fighting on the Kowloon Peninsula, and on evacuation to Hong Kong island, participated in the \'Defence of Hong Kong\'. John, is recorded as having been captured by the Imperial Japanese Army on 25 December 1941, on which date - Christmas Day - Hong Kong Colony was surrendered to the Japanese. On \'Boxing Day\' 1941, John McGhee was interred at the Shamsuipo Prisoner of War Camp - extant records record that he was later moved to St. Teresa\'s - a Hospital - whether he was a patient or a volunteer helper, is not recorded (John\'s POW Liberation Questionnaire refers). Like thousands of other Hong Kong FEPOW\'s, John was subsequently transported by ocean passage to Japan, being recorded as embarking with the very first \'Transportation Draft\' that sailed from Hong Kong on 4 September 1942, aboard the Japanese commandeered merchant vessel \'Shi Maru\' bound for Japan. Reference Tony Banham\'s website \'Hong Kong War Diary\' for his description of the \'First Transportation\': Quote, The first, the Shi Maru, left Hong Kong in September 4th 1942 with 620 POWs aboard These were the ‘hard men’, many of whom had refused to sign the ‘no escape’ chit. The majority came from the Royal Scots, the Middlesex, and the Royal Artillery, with a handful from the Royal Navy and other units Unquote. Once in Japan, John was shunted around several POW camps, primarily those around Tokyo, including Tokyo (Yokohama) 3B Stadium POW camp, 17-D, and is confirmed as being located in Tokyo when the Pacific War ended on 15 August 1945 The extant Japanese Prisoner of War Card (held at The National Archives) shows that notification and correspondence of John\'s POW status was to be forwarded to: Mrs W. McVey 6 River Street Falkirk Scotland Rarity: Notwithstanding that an estimated 80 x Royal Scots defenders of Hong Kong Colony were awarded the pre-war Palestine clasp to the General Service Medal - in reality extremely few of those medals survived the Pacific War years - consequently any named medal to a Royal Scot who fought in Hong Kong is rare! Condition: GVF

A \'Jocks N.C.O.\'s\' South African War & 1914 \'Mons\' casualty medal pair: Sergeant John Brabender, 2nd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders a). Queen's South Africa Medal. Silver 'Cape Colony', 'Orange Free State' & 'Transvaal' (7123 Pte. J. Brabender, A. & S. Highrs:) b). 1914 Star. No clasp (7123 Sjt. J. Brabender. 2/ A. & S: Highrs:) Died-of-Wounds: Sergeant John Brabender, 2nd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action' 26 August 1914, by Wound to the abdomen, and recorded as dying from wounds two days later on 28 August 1914, at Reumout, and being buried the same day at the Chapel of Reumout. He was a casualty in the fighting retreat from Le Cateau by the British Expeditionary Force During the fighting and subsequent retreat from Le Cateau, 26-31 August 1914, 2/Argylls (the descendent unit of the immortal 'Thin Red Line') sustained 49 x 'All-Ranks' killed, or died of wounds, and a great many more wounded & missing Commemoration: The service & supreme sacrifice of Sergeant Brabender, is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Grave Commission on a panel at the La Ferté-sous-Jouarre Memorial in France, that commemorates 3,740 officers and men of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) who fell at the battles of Mons, Le Cateau, the Marne and the Aisne between the end of August and early October 1914 and who have no known graves (whether Brabender's earlier identified burial / grave at 'Reumout' was latterly disturbed / destroyed by the time the CWGC compiled their records, is not known) Medal and clasps verification: The QSA medal and all 3 x clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of, 2nd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (ref WO 100/206. In addition to the QSA, the recipient was also awarded the King's South Africa medal with dated clasps (ref WO 100/346) & also latterly qualified for the 1914 Star with clasp, together with the British War & Interallied Victory medals (ref WO 329/2479 & WO 329/1693 respectively). While documentary evidence shows that the 1914 Star was forwarded & received by his notified next-of-kin, it is not known if the British War & Interallied Victory medals were similarly received by his John Brabender, son of John Brabender (a 'Hoop Coiler') & Janet Brabender (nee Wilson) was a native of Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland, where he was born in 1880. By trade a 'Hammerman', John was 19 years of age when he enlisted in the British Army at, Stirling, Scotland, on, 9 November 1899, being posted the same day to the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. Prior to enlisting in the Regular Army, John had served with 3rd (Militia) Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. He served in South Africa with 1st Battalion Aryll & Sutherland Highlanders, for 3 years, between 28 May 1900 to 29 May 1903, including active service during the South African War (1900-02). During the Great War, John was amongst the very first British infantry to enter theatre of war 'France & Flanders', with his disembarkation date (at Le Havre) shown on the 1914 Star medal roll as, 10 August 1914 Very detailed set(s) of service papers, for John Brabender, covering his services 1899-1914, are extant & accessible at The National Archives Riband relic only on QSA Condition: VF

A \'Jock\' casualty of the Somme, Great War Campaign Medal & Memorial Plaque group of 4: Private Thomas Aitken, 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers, late 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers - 1914-15 Star (15417 Pte. T. Aitken. R.Sc:Fus:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (15417 Pte. T. Aitken. R.S.Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (15417 Pte. T. Aitken. R.S.Fus.) - Memorial Plaque (Thomas Aitken) Killed-in-Action: Private Thomas Aitken, 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers is confirmed Killed-in-Action, 2 July 1916 - Day II of the battle of 'The Somme' Medal verification: The Great War medals confirmed per the respective Great War medal rolls: - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2677 - British War & Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/991 Thomas Aitken was born at Innerleithen, Peeblesshire in 1883, the son of Walter Aitken of Walkerburn, Peeblesshire. Marrying Margret Lawrie Aitken, prior to the war he lived with her at 33 Napier Street, Penicuik, Midlothian. Returning to Innerleithen to enlist with the Royal Scots Fusiliers he entered the war in France on 11 March 1915 with 2nd Battalion. They saw action on the First Day of the Somme, taking the village of Mountauban and holding it until they were relieved on 3 July, this was however too late for Aitken who was killed the day before. He is remembered upon the Thiepval Memorial; sold together with copied research including Commonwealth War Graves details, M.I.C. and letter from the The Royal Highland Fusiliers relating to the recipients death Condition: GVF

A \'Jock\'s 1915 \'Killed-in-Action\' Day 1 of Battle of Hanna, Mesopotamia, medal group of 3: Private Samuel Rennie, 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - 1914-15 Star (S-7120 Pte. S. D. Rennie. R. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-7120 Pte. S. Rennie. R. Highrs) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-7120 Pte. S. Rennie. R. Highrs) Sold together with: - Glengarry cap badge of the Royal Highlanders / Black Watch. King\'s crown Killed-in-Action: Private Samuel Rennie, 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) was Killed-in-Action, on the first day of the Battle of Hanna in Mesopotamia (now Iraq), on, 21 January 1916 The body of Private Rennie was never recovered from the battlefield for identification and burial, but his service and supreme sacrifice is perpetuated for posterity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, at the Basra Memorial located in Iraq, that commemorates more then 40,500 men of the British and Commonwealth forces who died in operations in Mesopotamia between the Autumn of 1914 to the end of August 1921 and whose graves are not known Black Day for Black Watch - The Battle of Hanna: After a short bombardment on 20 and 21 January 1916, the British 7th Indian Division - including 2/Royal Highlanders - charged the Ottoman lines. In an advance across 600 yards of flooded no-man\'s land, the British sustained a shocking 2,700 casualties. The well prepared Ottoman positions, notably the well-sited machine gun nests, forced them to abandon the assault and withdraw the relief force to the base of Ali Gharbi Medical care was practically nonexistent, and the night after the attack saw freezing temperatures. Many British wounded suffered unnecessarily, and morale plummeted. The besieged garrison in Kut-al-Amara could hear the distant sound of the fighting relief force, and when it remained distant morale there suffered as well The Commonwealth War Graves Commission, record that 76 x \'All Ranks\' of the 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), including Private Rennie, are recorded as having died at Hanna, on that single fateful date, 21 January 1916 Medals verification: All medals the medals are verified as entitled per the respective medal rolls of the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) as cited below; - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2742 - British War Medal Silver issue: Ref WO 329/1352 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1352 Note: The recipients Medal Index Card makes no reference to a dated clasp or roses ever being sent or claimed by the recipients notified next of kin - however the recipients eligibility to the dated clasp is beyond any question, as he had entered theatre of war, \'France\' with his battalion on, 14 August 1914 Samuel David Rennie, son of Rennie & Helen Rennie (nee McCullogh) was a native of, Dailly, Ayrshire, Scotland, where he was born in 1896. At the time of the compilation of the National Census for Scotland in 1901, Samuel is recorded living with his mother, Helen Rennie, who was described as \'Head of House\', and employed as \'Out Door Worker\'. Samuel was then the youngest child, and his elder siblings comprised: 2 x brothers (Andrew (b.1889) & James (b.1892) together with his sister Agnes (b. 1890). Shortly after he outbreak of the Great War - and after having attained of 18 years - Samuel volunteered to \'Join-Up\' and serve in the British Army. After enlisting, he was posted to te Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), with which regiment he was allocated the regimental number S-7120 - the prefix \'S\' denoting that he was a \'War-Time\' enlistment. He first entered theatre of war, \'France\', on, 21 September 1915, and posted to the 2nd Battlion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch). In December 1915, 2/Royal Highlanders embarked at Marseilles for destination Mesopotamia (Iraq), where they landed at Basra, on 31 December 1915. In Mesopotamia, the 2/Royal Highlanders were a constituent unit of the 21st Brigade, under higher formation of 7th Indian Division, Samuel Rennie was subsequently \'Killed-inAction\', on 21 January 1916, at the Battle of Hanna - a heavy British defeat by the Ottoman Turkish Forces The medals sometime mounted for display, and since removed from a glazed frame. The cap badge and medals all mounted on a crimson coloured flock / velvet covered board. With ink description labels on card. The medals suspended from their original silk \'moire\' ribands, and the cap badge retaining its brass cotter pin The 1914-15 Star with minor areas of discolouration on the obverse Condition: Mostly GVF

A \'Jock\'s 51st Highland Division Great War medal pair: Private Charles Fletcher, 6/7th Bn Gordon Highlanders (Territorial Force), late 6th (Banff and Donside) Bn Gordon Highlanders (Territorial Force), 51st Highland Division - British War Medal. Silver issue (12777 Pte. C. Fletcher. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (12777 Pte. C. Fletcher. Gordons.) Medals verification: The Great War campaign medals verified as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal roll of the Gordon Highlanders (ref WO 329/1662) that was compiled and signed at, Perth, Scotland, on, 30 July 1921, wherein the recipient is shown as having first entered a theatre of war (France) while serving with 6/Gordons, at which time he held the regimental number 12777. Charles was subsequently re-numbered with regimental number 266643 which he used serving with 6/7th Gordons (an amalgamation of the 1/6th & 1/7th Gordons that took place in October 1918) Charles Edward Fletcher, youngest son of James Edward Fletcher (Bricklayers Labourer later Horse Driver) & Emma Ellen Fletcher (nee Marsden) was a native and resident of, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, where was born on 1 January 1898. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales, records Charles, described as a a worker employed as a 'Gill Fitter' scholar, living with his family comprising parents, and elder brother 'Sandy' Fletcher, and younger brothers Walter Ernest Baden Fletcher & George Samuel Fletcher, at, 17 Luptons Buildings, Wordsworth Street, Leeds, Yorkshire, England. In 1915, at the age of 17 years, Charles is recorded as enlisting in the British Army. The Absent Voters Lists for 1918 & 1919, confirming that Charles served with the Gordon Highlanders, and was still serving overseas with the Gordons in 1919. His domestic home address in 1918, being shown as, 10 Greystone Street, Kirkstall, Leeds, Yorkshire, England (the 'Absent Voters Lists for 1918 & 1919, also record the service details of his father and elder brother 'Sandy' (the latter served as No 96189 'Driver' Royal Field Artillery, earning pair of medals). The National Roll of the Great War also includes details of the military services of Charles Fletcher, together with those of his father James E. Fletcher (served as No 20060 with rank of Private 6th Battalion King's Own Scottish Borders, earning 1914-15 Trio, later transferred to Labour Corps as No 370963) & younger brother Walter Fletcher (served as a Private with the 12th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment - Home service with no medal entitlement). Quote (National Roll of the Great War, Section VIII, Leeds): FLETCHER, C., Private 6th Gordon Highlanders. He volunteered in January 1915, and in the following December, proceeded to the Western Front, where he was in action at the Battles of Beaumont Hammel, Arras, Bullecourt, and Vimy Ridge. He took part in further heavy fighting, and served throughout the Retreat and Advance of 1918. He returned to England after the Armistice, was demobilised in March 1919, and holds the 1914-15 Star (sic) and the General Service and Victory Medals. 10 Greystone Street, Kirkstall, Leeds Unquote. Important: Contrary to the misinformation from the above quoted source, the recipient was never entitled to or ever awarded any 1914-15 Star (his extant Medal index card confirms both service numbers and award of only British War & Victory Medals) In 1922, Charles Edward Fletcher married Ellen Harrison Hough, at Leeds, England. At the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register of England & Wales, Charles is recorded as residing with his wife Ellen Fletcher at, 27 Knowle Road, Leeds, England, at which time his employment is shown as 'Iron Moulder Heavy Work'. Charles Edward Fletcher is reported to have died in, Yorkshire, England sometime during the 4th quarter of 1963 Condition: About VF

A \'Jock\'s 51st Highland Division Great War medal pair: Private Charles Fletcher, 6/7th Bn Gordon Highlanders (Territorial Force), late 6th (Banff and Donside) Bn Gordon Highlanders (Territorial Force), 51st Highland Division - British War Medal. Silver issue (12777 Pte. C. Fletcher. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (12777 Pte. C. Fletcher. Gordons.) Important: The Great War campaign medals verified as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal roll of the Gordon Highlanders (ref WO 329/1662) that was compiled and signed at, Perth, Scotland, on, 30 July 1921, wherein the recipient is shown as having first entered a theatre of war (France) while serving with 6/Gordons, at which time he held the regimental number 12777. Charles was subsequently re-numbered with regimental number 266643 which he used serving with 6/7th Gordons (an amalgamation of the 1/6th & 1/7th Gordons that took place in October 1918) Charles Edward Fletcher, youngest son of James Edward Fletcher (Bricklayers Labourer later Horse Driver) & Emma Ellen Fletcher (nee Marsden) was a native and resident of, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, where was born on 1 January 1898. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales, records Charles, described as a a worker employed as a 'Gill Fitter' scholar, living with his family comprising parents, and elder brother 'Sandy' Fletcher, and younger brothers Walter Ernest Baden Fletcher & George Samuel Fletcher, at, 17 Luptons Buildings, Wordsworth Street, Leeds, Yorkshire, England. In 1915, at the age of 17 years, Charles is recorded as enlisting in the British Army. The Absent Voters Lists for 1918 & 1919, confirming that Charles served with the Gordon Highlanders, and was still serving overseas with the Gordons in 1919. His domestic home address in 1918, being shown as, 10 Greystone Street, Kirkstall, Leeds, Yorkshire, England (the 'Absent Voters Lists for 1918 & 1919, also record the service details of his father and elder brother 'Sandy' (the latter served as No 96189 'Driver' Royal Field Artillery, earning pair of medals). The National Roll of the Great War also includes details of the military services of Charles Fletcher, together with those of his father James E. Fletcher (served as No 20060 with rank of Private 6th Battalion King's Own Scottish Borders, earning 1914-15 Trio, later transferred to Labour Corps as No 370963) & younger brother Walter Fletcher (served as a Private with the 12th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment - Home service with no medal entitlement). Quote (National Roll of the Great War, Section VIII, Leeds): FLETCHER, C., Private 6th Gordon Highlanders. He volunteered in January 1915, and in the following December, proceeded to the Western Front, where he was in action at the Battles of Beaumont Hammel, Arras, Bullecourt, and Vimy Ridge. He took part in further heavy fighting, and served throughout the Retreat and Advance of 1918. He returned to England after the Armistice, was demobilised in March 1919, and holds the 1914-15 Star (sic) and the General Service and Victory Medals. 10 Greystone Street, Kirkstall, Leeds Unquote. Important: Contrary to the misinformation from the above quoted source, the recipient was never entitled to or ever awarded any 1914-15 Star (his extant Medal index card confirms both service numbers and award of only British War & Victory Medals) In 1922, Charles Edward Fletcher married Ellen Harrison Hough, at Leeds, England. At the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register of England & Wales, Charles is recorded as residing with his wife Ellen Fletcher at, 27 Knowle Road, Leeds, England, at which time his employment is shown as 'Iron Moulder Heavy Work'. Charles Edward Fletcher is reported to have died in, Yorkshire, England sometime during the 4th quarter of 1963 Condition: VF

A \'Jock\'s confirmed \'Thrice Wounded in Action\' 1914 Star trio: Gunner David Barclay, 1/6 Company \'Forth\' Royal Garrison Artillery (Territorial Force) late 2nd & 1st Bs Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) - 1914 Star. No clasp (9322 Pte D. Barclay. R.Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (9322 Pte D. Barclay. R.Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (9322 Pte D. Barclay. R.Highrs.) Important: David Barclay confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action' on three separate occasions by Gunshot & Shrapnel Wounds (GSW), twice in 1914 (firstly Gunshot Wound to Head, secondly 'Shrapnel to his Back') & 9 May 1915 (Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound to Left Hand) Identified Photograph: The 'Fife Free Press, and Kirkcaldy Guardian' issue of, 14 November, 1914, contained an identified photograph of the recipient, wearing Black Watch glengarry and white tunic with collar badges Note: All medals verified as entitled per the respective Great War medal rolls of the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) as under: - 1914 Star. No clasp: Ref WO 329/2460 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/319 Note: In spite of his double wounds in 1914, the recipient was never issued and never subsequently claimed the dated clasps and roses to which he was eligible First Hand Narrative Report: The 'Fife Free Press, and Kirkcaldy Guardian' issue of, 26 November, 1914,contains a lengthy narrative report given by David Barclay while on 'Furlough' recovering from his 'Wounds' in his home town. Quote, DYSART SOLDIER TWICE WOUNDED THE "FREE PRESS" IN THE TRENCHES Private David Barclay of the 1st Battalion Black Watch, is at present home on a short furlough, having been twice wounded in the fighting on the Continent. Interviewed at his mother's residence in Cross Street Dysart, by a "Free Press" representative. Private Barclay stated that he joined the Black Watch, on 9th October, 1902, and after three years with the colours, passed into the Reserve. He had only two months of his nine years reserve period to go when called up on the outbreak of war. Private Barclay told the story of his regiment's share in the fighting very modestly. The first "scrap" they had with the enemy was at a small village named "Jerusalem", on the same day as the Munster Fusiliers were severely cut up, and then commenced the historic retreat, in which the Black Watch took part in two or three rearguard actions. After they had turned about to advance again, and about two days before the real battle of the Aisne commenced, Private Barclay was wounded at Vindresse, through being struck on the head by a piece of shrapnel. He was put into the temporary hospital at the village of Mouline, on Monday 14th September, and the following day just as a number of them were leaving for the base hospital, the temporary hospital was shelled, and those who were able had to make off as best they could, being picked up tow or three miles further on by a motor transport. After being treated at St. Nazarre hospital, Private Barclay went into the Convalescent Camp, and later on to the Rest Camp, where 250 of the Black Watch Reserves were stationed. While there 100 of the men got word to keep themselves in readiness for returning to the front, where for nine days they took part in the battle of the Aisne, after which they were relieved and transferred to the left flank, which was now in Belgium. At La Bassee the Cameron's had got it pretty hot, and two platoons of the Black Watch were sent down to reinforce them. It was while they were advancing at this stage that Private Barclay was wounded for a second time, being wounded in the back by another piece of shrapnel. Asked as to the German rifle fire, Private Barclay said it was no good, but their shell fire was very dangerous, and one shell had knocked out about 100 French infantry. He had never taken part in a bayonet charge, but on one occasion, when they were ordered to charge the Germans, whenever the Teutons saw the bayonets they fled squealing like pigs. He had twice read the " Free Press" in the trenches, one of his comrades having it sent out to him regularly. They were eager to get the home news, and also read with interest the narratives of their comrades home from the front. "GLENGARRIES AND DANCER'S SKIRTS" The following descriptive account of a charge by the Highlanders is from a French paper, that publishes an English edition, and the cutting handed us by Private D. Barclay, Dysart, refers to the fighting near La Bassee, as described by a French officer, accompanying the Allied forces. "At all costs it was necessary to create a diversion in order to give our gunners a chance of crossing the zone of fire. The General commanding the British forces claimed for his troops the honour of leading the attack. Then we saw the Scotsmen advance from our left wing. Without a moment's hesitation they plunged into the hail of shell. Without suffering great losses they approached nearer and nearer to the great guns. They stopped an instant to fix bayonets, and then charged to the sound of their beloved pipes. They charged like Sir Walter Scott's heroes, with their glengarries and dancer's skirts. Neither ditches nor barbed wire stopped these wonderful warriors. Their dash carried them right up to the guns, striking down the frightened artillerymen. It was the work of seconds only to remove the breech-blocks, and thus put the huge field pieces out of action. The whole affair lasted only ten minutes". Unquote. Third Time Wounded: The Fifeshire Advertiser issue of 22 May 1915, contained the below notice pertaining to David Barclay's 'Third Wound' Quote, WOUNDED FOR THE THIRD TIME Mrs Barclay, Cross Street, Dysart, has received a postcard intimating that her son, Private David Barclay, of the 2nd Battalion Black Watch, has been wounded, and is lying in the base hospital in France. This is the third time Private Barclay has been wounded. He was home towards the end of last year. He returned to the fighting line in January, and took part in the fight at Neuve Chappelle. Unquote. David Barclay son of Alexander Barclay & Elizabeth Hain 'Betsy' Barclay (nee Bell) was a native of Dysart, Fife. Scotland, where he was born on 16 March 1885. By trade a 'Coal Miner', David, falsely declared his age to be 18 years and six months of age - he real age was 17 years &s ix months - when he enlisted in the British Army, at, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland, on 9 October 1902 , on which date he was posted to the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch). Prior to his enlistment in the regular British Army, David had been serving as a volunteer in the Fife Royal Garrison Artillery (Militia). At time of attestation, David had contracted himself for a 'Short-Service' engagement with the British Army, that comprised 3 years 'With the Colours' and 9 years on the Army Reserve. David was posted to 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders, and served with 1/Royal Highlanders through to taking an 'early' transfer to the Army Reserve on, 27 January 1905. On return to civilian life, David returned to Scotland, where in 1907, he was cited in a paternity suit, pertaining to the birth of his daughter, Beatrice Jean Healy who was born in Dysart, Fife, on 18 December 1907. On, 2 September 1910, David married Elizabeth Canning, at Edinburgh, Scotland. On 5 August 1914, David was mobilized at Perth, Scotland, being recalled to the Black Watch Depot, and 2 days later was posted back to his former unit, 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) At the time of the outbreak of the Great War, 1/Royal Highlanders was stationed at Aldershot, Hampshire, England, where it was part of 1st Brigade, 1st Division of the British Army. David Barclay, together with the rest of his unit, 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch). first entered theatre of war on 13 August 1914, when they embarked for France, landing at Le Havre the following day 14 August 1914. Although clearly entitled to a dated medal clasp to his 1914 Star, and being confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action' by 'Gunshot to the Head' on 28 October 1914, he never subsequently claimed or was awarded the 'Clasp & Roses' that he was entitled, and which, were never endorsed on the respective Medal Index Card or 1914 Star medal roll. During 1914-15, David served overseas in France & Flanders as under: - 13/08/1914 - 24/10/1914 (served with 1st Bn Black Watch - 20/01/1915 - 24/071915 (served with 2nd Bn Black Watch On 8 October 1915, on completion of termination of his first period of engagement, David took his discharge from the British Army, having served 13 years, with the 'Black Watch', his military conduct being described as 'Exemplary'. Shortly after taking his discharge, David Barclay, re-enlisted in the British Army on 25 October 1915, at which time he joined the 1/6 Company 'Forth' Royal Garrison Artillery (Territorial Force), an artillery unit domiciled and generally deployed in the 'Firth of Forth' region on the east coast of Scotland. During his service with the 'Forth' Royal Garrison Artillery, Gunner Barclay remained on 'Home Service'. Gunner Barclay was transferred to the Class W. (T) Reserve on 12 December 1918, by which time time he had completed 3 years and 51 days in the Territorial Force After taking his final discharge from the British Army, David Barclay gave his intended residence address as, 19 Cross Street, Dysart, Fife, Scotland. As a Coal Miner, David's service papers record that he was employed at the 'Earl of Rosslyn Colliery, Dysart, Fife, Scotland' Excellent set(s) of extant service & pension papers for this recipient are held / accessible at The National Archives Sold together with some copied hard-copy research A superb group of medals to a 'Jock', who was thrice 'Wounded-in-Action', while serving in the 'Thick of It' with the Black Watch during the Great War, - all his wounds being sustained in the early fighting of 1914 & 1915, including being present at the the actions & battles of Vindresse, La Bassee, Aisne in 1914, and in 1915 at the Indian Corps battle of Neuve Chappelle Condition: VF

A \'Jock\'s Great War campaign medal group of 3: Corporal Alexander Wilson, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (S-10185 Pte. A. Wilson, Gord. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-10185 Cpl. A. Wilson, Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-10185 Cpl. A. Wilson, Gordons.) Twice Wounded-in-Action: S/10185 Corporal Alexander Wilson, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, is confirmed as having been 'Wounded-in-Action', in France & Flanders on at least two occasions. Firstly reported in the casualty lists published in the Scotsman newspaper issue of 5 January 1916, based on a report received from B.E.F. headquarters, France, dated 26 December 1915. Secondly, and now holding rank of Corporal, Alexander was a casualty of the Battle of the Somme, per the Casualty List published in the Aberdeen Press & Journal issue of 28 August 1916, which shows a long list of 'Gordons' casualties sustained on various dates (presumably all in August 1916) while serving with the British Expeditionary Force in France & Flanders. This latter shows Alexanders number as 10185, and his place of residence as 'Little Kirmell' (this latter presumably a farm steading) Medals verification: All three medals verified as entitled per the respective Great War medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders, cited below: - 1914-15 Star: Reference WO 329/2802. With date of disembarkation in France, shown as, 29 September 1915 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Reference WO 329/1655. Shown as having served with 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders Alexander Wilson first entered theatre of war 'France & Flanders', when he disembarked on 29 September 1915. At time of disembarkation, he was in a draft of Gordons posted for service with 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders. Alexander was twice 'Wounded-in-Action', firstly in December 1915, and secondly sometime in August 1916 during the battle of the Somme. At the time of receiving his second 'Wounds' he was holding the rank of Corporal. The medal rolls indicate that he served continuously with 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, and his medal index card shows that he was demobilized to the 'Class Z' reserve on, 16 February 1919 Sold together with some hard-copy research Condition: VF

A \'Jock\'s Great War campaign medal pair: Private John Alexander Gordon, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, late Labour Corps & Gordon Highlanders - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-14979 Pte. J. A. Gordon. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-14979 Pte. J. A. Gordon. Gordons.) Medal verification: The Great War campaign medals verified as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal roll of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps (ref WO 329/2120) that was compiled and signed at, Woolwich, England, on, 23 October 1920, wherein the recipient is shown as having first entered a theatre of war (France) while serving with the Gordon Highlanders. While latterly serving with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, John held the regimental number 048453 Sold together with some hard-copy research Condition: VF

A \'Jock\'s Great War campaign medal pair: Private William A. Donaldson, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-18586 Pte. W. A. Donaldson. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-18586 Pte. W. A. Donaldson. Gordons.) Medal verification: The Great War campaign medals verified as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal roll of the Gordon Highlanders (ref WO 329/1657) that was compiled and signed at, Perth, Scotland, on, 1 July 1920, wherein the recipient is shown as having served all of his overseas service with the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders Note: The 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders had the distinction of serving in France & Flanders, October 1914 - November 1917, and in November 1917, were transferred to Italy, with 7th British Division, where they remained for the rest of the Great War Sold together with some hard-copy research The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The silk 'moire' ribands suspended from a mounting brooch which latter retains its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A \'Jock\'s Great War campaign medal pair: Private William Adam, 7th Battalion Battalion Gordon Highlanders - British War Medal. Silver issue (569 Pte. W. Adam, Gord. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (569 Pte. W. Adam, Gord. Highrs.) Medal verification: The Great War campaign medals verified per the respective campaign medal roll of the Gordon Highlanders (ref WO 329/1652) that was compiled and signed at, Perth, Scotland, on, 5 February 1920. Private William Adam was also entitled to a 1914-15 Star, having first entered theatre of war 'France', on, 2 May 1915 Sold together with some hard-copy research Condition: VF

A \'Jock\'s Great War casualty medal pair for the Battle of Arras 1917: Sergeant James William Robson, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, late 4th Gordon Highlanders - British War Medal. Silver issue (4058 Sgt. J. W. Robson. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (4058 Sgt. J. W. Robson. Gordons.) Wounded-in-Action: S/43232 Sergeant James W. Robson, Gordon Highlanders, confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action' in France & Flanders, in June 1917, by gunshot & shrapnel wound (GSW) to the 'left leg'. See published list of Scottish casualties published in the Scotsman newspaper issue of 23 July 1917 The 'Stonehaven Journal' issue of, 5 July 1917, contained the below following 'Wounds' article: Quote, SERGT J. W. ROBSON, NETHERLEY Information has been received by Mr and Mrs Robson, Mains of Netherley, that their son, Sergt. James W. Robson. of the Gordon Highlanders, has been wounded in the left leg, and has been admitted to hospital at Liverpool. Previous to the war, Sergeant Robson was a diligent student at the Mackie Academy, Stonehaven, and intended to enter the scholastic profession. Sgt. Robson has been at the front some considerable time, and has seen much active service, his promotion having been exceptionally rapid. This is the first time that Sergeant Robson has been wounded. Unquote. Battle of Arras: Sergeant Robson was wounded-in-action, during the Battle of Arras, and almost certainly sometime between 14-19 June 1917, during which time 1/Gordons sustained 70 x All-Ranks killed, 160 x wounded & 24 missing (battalion war diary refers) Medal verification: The Great War campaign medals verified as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal roll of the Gordon Highlanders (ref WO 329/1662) that was compiled and signed at, Perth, Scotland, on, 30 July 1921, wherein the recipient is shown as having first entered a theatre of war (France) while serving with 6/Gordons, at which time he held the regimental number 12777. Charles was subsequently re-numbered with regimental number 266643 which he used serving with 6/7th Gordons (an amalgamation of the 1/6th & 1/7th Gordons that took place in October 1918) James Williamson Robson, son of James Robson (a Coachman) & Margaret 'Maggie' Robson (nee Hadden) was a native of Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland, where he was born on 19 February 1896. The 1901 Nataional Census for Scotland shows James, described as a 'Scholar', living with his parents, and younger siblings, sister Anna Eliza Robson (b. 1898) & brother, William A. Robson (b. 1900), at their residence located at 35, High Street, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland. Prior to the Great War James was an accomplished scholar at Mackie Academy located in Stonehaven, the local newspapers of the era 1911-1913, testifying to his numerous certificates and accomplishments. James enlisted in the British Army on 14 June 1915, and was posted to the war raised 3/4th Battalion of his local regiment the Gordon Highlanders, at which time he was given the regimental number 4058. After completion of his basic training, James was re-posted and first entered theatre of war, France & Flanders, sometime after 31 December 1915. While serving with the Gordons in the British Expeditionary Force, James was re-numbered S/43232. He was serving with 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, when he was 'wounded-in-action', at Arras, in June 1917, with GSW to the left-leg. His wounds being of such a serious nature, that he was evacuated to Liverpool, England, where he arrived sometime prior to 5 July 1917. Sergeant Robson took his discharge from the British Army, on 21 February 1918 - as a consequence of his wounds & being found to be no longer fit for military service. After leaving the British Army, James remained in Liverpool, where in 1923, he married a widow, Elizabeth Louisa Agnew (she died at Woodend Hospital Aberdeen Scotland, on, 23 May 1942) and had a career as a Clerk in Accountancy & Finance. The 1939 National Census for England & Wales, records James & his wife living at 'Bon Accord', 20 Dunbabin Road, Liverpool, at which time he was also recorded as a 'Warden' in the local Air Raid Precuation (ARP). James married secondly at Liverpool, England, in 1945, when he wed Elizabeth Munro Adam. James Williamson Robson died at Liverpool, on, 16 November 1964 Sold together with some hard-copy research Condition: About EF

A \'Jock\'s Great War medal pair: Private Alexander Henderson, Machine Gun Corps, late 4th (City of Aberdeen) Battalion Gordon Highlanders - British War Medal. Silver issue (2590 Pte. A. Henderson. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2590 Pte. A. Henderson. Gordons.) Medal verification: The Great War campaign medals verified per the respective campaign medal roll of the Machine Gun Corps (ref WO 329/1759) that was compiled and signed on, 5 October 1920. Private Alexander Henderson was also entitled to a 1914-15 Star, having first entered theatre of war 'France', on, 4 December 1915, on which date he was serving with 4/Gordons Private Alexander Henderson transferred to the Machine Gun Corps, some time after December 1915, at which time he was allocated the new regimental number 149862 Sold together with some hard-copy research Condition: VF

A \'Jock\'s Great War medal pair: Private George Robertson, 4th (City of Aberdeen) Battalion Gordon Highlanders, late 7th (Deeside) Battalion Gordon Highlanders - British War Medal. Silver issue (291173 Pte. G. Robertson. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (291173 Pte. G. Robertson. Gordons.) Medal verification: The Great War campaign medals verified as the recipient's full medal entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal roll of the Gordon Highlanders (ref WO 329/1663) that was compiled and signed at, Perth, Scotland, on, 25 August 1921, wherein the recipient is shown as having first entered a theatre of war (France) while serving with 7/Gordons. He was later transferred to 4/Gordons Sold together with some hard-copy research Condition: About EF

A \'Jock\'s Great War \'Casualty\' campaign medal group of 3: Private John Forsyth, 9th (Service) Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (S-3927 Pte. J. Forsyth. Gord. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-3927 Pte. J. Forsyth. Gord. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-3927 Pte. J. Forsyth. Gord. Highrs.) Note: The naming on the reverse of the 1914-15 Star weak struck in places - as issued Wounded-in-Action: Private John Forsyth is confirmed having been \'Wounded-in-Action\', while serving in France & Flanders with the British Expeditionary Force. His name and service details were published in The Scotsman newspaper issue of, 23 September 1916, under the regimental list for the Gordon Highlanders in the long list headed \'Rank and File Scottish Regiments and Scottish Soldiers\'. In the list his place of residence is shown as \'Hamilton\', Lanarkshire, Scotland Medals Verification: The Great War & Long Service Medals all verified as issued per the respective medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders and recipients \'Other Ranks\' service papers, as under: - 1914-15 Star: Reference WO 329/2800 (entered theatre of war \'France\' on 9 July 1915) - British War Medal. Silver issue: Reference WO 329/1653 - Interallied Victory Medal: Reference WO 329/1653 9th (Service) Battalion Gordon Highlanders: The battalion, together with Private John Forsyth, first disembarked at Boulogne, France, 9 July 1915 Sold together with some hard-copy photocopied research Condition: About VF

A \'Jock\'s\' Great War & Post-War Campaign and \'Best Shot\' medal group of 3: Private John Clayton, \'A\' Company, 6th (Service) Battalion Queen\'s Own Cameron Highlanders - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-31926 Pte. J. Clayton. Camerons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-31926 Pte. J. Clayton. Camerons.) - Army Rifle Association Medal (‘1st Cameron Highlanders Won by 2922146 J. Clayton. A. Coy.\' Medals verification: The Great War medal pair confirmed as entitled per below following cited medal roll sources: - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/1667 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/1667 Private John Clayton continued to serve in the British Army post-war, and was allocated his unique Army Number in 1920, from the block 2921001-2966000 that was regimentally allocated to the Queen\'s Own Cameron Highlanders in 1920, and from which numbers were issued sequentially to \'Cameron Men\' between circa 1920-1942 Condition: Mostly about VF

A \'Jock\'s\' Great War campaign & long service group of 4 to a Gallipoli veteran: Sergeant Robert Paterson, 1/6 Battalion Highland Light Infantry (Territorial Force) - 1914-15 Star (61 Sjt. R. Paterson. High. L.I.) - British War Medal. Silver issue - Interallied Victory Medal (61 Sjt. R. Paterson. H.L.I.) - Territorial Force Efficiency Medal (240004 Sjt R Paterson. 6/High. L.I) Sold together with a soft-copy (image attachment) of Sergeant Paterson in kilted field service order of 1/6 H.L.I. - one of only 2 x battalions of the H.L.I. (the other was 9/H.L.I) that were kilted Regimental number: The low two digit regimental number '61' shows that the recipient was an original muster on the formation of the 6th Battalion Highland Light Infantry (Territorial Force) when it was formed in 1908 Note: Sergeant Paterson served with 1/6th Battalion H.L.I. at Gallipoli during the Dardanelles campaign of 1915, where he served from 2 July 1915 Important: All campaign and long service medals verified as entitled per the below cited medal rolls and authorities: - 1914-15 Star Star: Ref WO 329/2794 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref 329/1642 - Territorial Force Efficiency Medal: Ref Army Order 369 of 1 August 1920 The War Service of 1/6th (City of Glasgow) Battalion Highland Light Infantry (Territorial Force) is summarised below: August 1914: Glasgow. Part of HLI Brigade in Lowland Division. 11 May 1915: Dunfermline. Formation became 157th Brigade in 52nd (Lowland) Division. 26 May 1915: Sailed from Devonport for Gallipoli, landing at Cape Helles on 2 July. 8 January 1916: Evacuated from Gallipoli to Mudros and arrived Egypt in February. 11 April 1918: Division left Egypt, arrived Marseilles 17 April for service on Western Front During the Great War, the much travelled 1/6 H.L.I.,served in Gallipoli (1915), Egypt & Palestine (1916-1918) and France & Belgium (1918) Condition: Silver medals toned about GVF

A \'Jock\'s\' Great War campaign & long service group of 4 to a Gallipoli veteran: Serjeant Robert Paterson, 1/6 Battalion Highland Light Infantry (Territorial Force) - 1914-15 Star (61 Sjt. R. Paterson. High. L.I.) - British War Medal. Silver issue - Interallied Victory Medal (61 Sjt. R. Paterson. H.L.I.) - Territorial Force Efficiency Medal (240004 Sjt R Paterson. 6/High. L.I) Sold together with a fine postcard portrait of Sergeant Paterson in kilted field service order of 1/6 H.L.I. - one of only 2 x battalions of the H.L.I. (the other was 9/H.L.I) that were kilted Regimental number: The low two digit regimental number '61' shows that the recipient was an original muster on the formation of the 6th Battalion Highland Light Infantry (Territorial Force) when it was formed in 1908 Note: Serjeant Paterson served with 1/6th Battalion H.L.I. at Gallipoli during the Dardanelles campaign of 1915, where he served from 2 July 1915 Important: All campaign and long service medals verified as entitled per the below cited medal rolls and authorities: - 1914-15 Star Star: Ref WO 329/2794 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref 329/1642 - Territorial Force Efficiency Medal: Ref Army Order 369 of 1 August 1920 The War Service of 1/6th (City of Glasgow) Battalion Highland Light Infantry (Territorial Force) is summarised below: August 1914: Glasgow. Part of HLI Brigade in Lowland Division. 11 May 1915: Dunfermline. Formation became 157th Brigade in 52nd (Lowland) Division. 26 May 1915: Sailed from Devonport for Gallipoli, landing at Cape Helles on 2 July. 8 January 1916: Evacuated from Gallipoli to Mudros and arrived Egypt in February. 11 April 1918: Division left Egypt, battalion arrived Marseilles 17 April for service on Western Front During the Great War, the much travelled 1/6 H.L.I.,served in Gallipoli (1915), Egypt & Palestine (1916-1918) and France & Belgium (1918) Sold together with some copied research Condition: Silver medals toned about GVF

A \'Jock\'s\' Korean War campaign medal pair for service in 1950-51: Private E. Davies, 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, 27th British Commonwealth Brigade - Korea Medal. 1st type obverse legend (22286475 Pte. E. Davies. A. & S. H.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp \'Korea\' The recipient was a soldier holding the rank of \'Private\' while serving with 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders was the direct descendent unit of the famous \'Thin Red Line\' (93rd Highlanders). During the Korean War, the Argylls had the distinction of being amongst the first 2 x British infantry regiments (the other was 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment) to serve in theatre. Major Kenneth Muir of the regiment was posthumously awarded a Victoria Cross - one of only four VC\'s awarded for the Korean war - for his gallantry in action at \'Hill 282\' in 1950. The Argylls added the two battle honours for their services with 27th British Commonwealth Brigade in Korea, 1950-051: - \'Pakchon\' - \'Korea 1950-51\' The medals mounted for display on card in the court-style Condition: About EF

A \'Jock\'s\' North West Frontier of India & Far East Prisoner of War campaign medal group of 5: Corporal William Telfer attached 35th Line of Communications Brigade Company Royal Army Service Corps late 2nd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders - IGS 1936. 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (4913901 Pte W. Telfer. A.& S. H.) - The 1939-1945 Star - The Pacific Star - The Defence Medal - The War Medal Far East Prisoner of War: Confirmed captured at the surrender of Singapore Colony by the Imperial Japanese Army on 15 February 1942 (ref WO 345/51). William Telfer had been serving in Singapore Colony with 2nd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, prior to the start of the 'Pacific War' on, 8 December 1942. The regimental history of 2/A&SH records him - together with 16 x other-ranks 'Jocks' - attached to the Royal Army Service Corps for the Malaya Campaign. He appears to have served as a 'Despatch Rider' during the Battle for Singapore, as his Prisoner of War 'Liberation Questionnaire' held and accessible at The National Archives, has the entry under 'State if wounded, sick or injured prior to capture and nature of disability: Quote, Motor Cycle accident 13/2/1942. Injuries left arm and head injury Unquote. William had the misfortune, some months after his capture to be transported to the notorious POW labour camps locate in Taiwan, where he worked in the 'Mines'. Amongst the very worst POW conditions experienced by British FEPOW's during the War against Japan, 1941-1945 A note on the cover page of the recipient's extant POW Liberation reports states: Quote, No War Crimes Sheet Refused to sign a......... Unquote: Note: We have only read & seen the first cover page of the questionnaire, and do not know exactly why he refused to sign the document - albeit experience usually tends to indicate the former FEPOW's refusal to agree to keep silent on incidents witnessed or endured during their years of captivity India General Service Medal 1936 & clasp verification: The award of the IGS 1936 and clasp is verified on the respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (reference WO 100/498) compiled and signed at Trimulgherry, India, on 3 December 1938 William Telfer son Marian Telfer was born in Wishaw, Lanarkshire, Scotland, on, 2 June 1909. The Telfer family relocated to Stenhousemuir, Stirlingshire, Scotland, where his notified next-of-kin, his mother, was resident at, 6 Church Street, Stenhousemuir. Prior to joining the British Army, William was employed as a 'Brass Finisher'. William enlisted in the British Army circa 1930, at which time he was posted to the South Staffordshire Regiment, his unique army number being in the block 4904001 - 4960000 that had been allocated to the South Staffordshire Regiment in 1920. Sometime after joining the British Army, William obtained a transfer to his 'local' infantry regiment, 2nd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders - the descendent unit of the famous 'Thin Red Line' of Balaklava, Crimean War fame. William subsequently served with the Argylls on the North West Frontier of India during the Waziristan Campaign of 1936-37, and later deployed with the Argylls to Singapore Colony in 1939, in which year they became one of the 'Fortress Singapore' garrison. At the time of the outbreak of the Pacific War, William was one of 16 x Argylls 'Other-Ranks' transferred to the, 35th LOC Brigade Company, Royal Army Service Corps, with which unit he appears to have served as a 'Despatch Rider'. Captured in Singapore Colony on, 15 February 1942, he was later transported to Taiwan for work on the mines there. Fortunately, William survived his internment in the Far East, and was liberated from Taiwan shortly after the end of the Pacific War. Although captured on 15 February 1942, it was some considerable time after his capture that his prisoner status was notified to his mother in Scotland, the below following notice appearing in the local Falkirk Herald newspaper issue of, 28 March 1942: Quote, Mrs. Telfer, 10 Church Street, Stenhousemuir, has been informed that her son, Corpl. William Telfer, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, is missing from the operations at Singapore. Mrs. Telfer has two other sons in the Army Unquote The IGS 1936 medal mounted as worn by the recipient in the swing style. The original stitched silk riband suspended from a brass mounting bar that retains it's hinged pin & clasp fittings. The WW2 campaign medal all Royal Mint strikes and all fitted with silk ribands A most desirable campaign medal group to a Far East Prisoner of War Condition: About EF

A \'Jock\'s\' well documented \'Loungeval - Deville Wood\' Casualty & Prisoner of War medal group of 3: Pte Charles B Hepburn, \'A\' Company, 8th Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) - 1914-15 Star (S-2883. Pte. C. B. Hepburn, R.Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver (S-2883 Pte. C. B. Hepburn, R.Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-2883 Pte. C. B. Hepburn, R.Highrs.) Note: The pair only with official corrections to rank & forename initials, and exactly as issued Important: Private Charles Hepburn is confirmed having been Wounded-in-Action' (GSW to right shoulder) and captured as Prisoner-of- War, on 18 July 1916, while serving with 8th Battalion Black Watch at the Battle of Longueval & Delville Wood, during the Somme Offensive of July 1916 In captivity Private Hepburn was held at a 'Prisoner of War camp at Limburg, Germany (POW records refer) Quote ('Fife Free Press, & Kirkcaldy Guardian, issue of 26 August 1916); LESLIE MAN A PRISONER Private Charles B. Hepburn, son of Private W. Hepburn, Black Watch, Leslie, was reported killed by his company officer after a battle. He was only wounded, however, and he writes from Germany, where he is a prisoner of war, telling his young wife and parents what kind of parcels to send LESLIE SOLDIER PRISONER OF WAR Private Charles B. Hepburn, Black Watch, son of Mr and Mrs William Hepburn, Prinlaws, Leslie, was recently reported missing. His brother, Private John Hepburn, who was in the same division, had little hope of his escape. The company officer wrote that Charles must have been killed. His father, Private W. Hepburn, Black Watch, who was with his regiment in the South, came home on leave to comfort the family, and the parish minister referred in the pulpit to Charles's death. Now it appears that Charles, who was married on the eve of his departure for the front, was wounded in the right shoulder, and that he is a prisoner of war in Germany. He has written to his young wife, who resides in Falkland, asking her to proceed to Leslie and tell his parents what to send in the way of parcels Unquote In total the 8th Black Watch sustained 568 x casualties (killed, died, wounded and missing) at Longueval and Delville Wood, of which 137 'all-ranks' men killed, died of wounds or missing in action Important: All medals & clasp verified as entitled & issued per the respective Great War medal rolls of the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) as under: - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2741 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1351 Charles B. Hepburn, son of, William Hepburn, was a native of Fife, Scotland, where he had family ties to the towns and villages of, Cupar, Leslie & Falkland. In 1915, Charles proceeded overseas with the 8th Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) one of the newly raised 'Volunteer' battalions of Kitchener's New Army. He is recorded as first entering theatre of war, 'France' on 10 May 1915, on which date, Charles and his regiment disembarked at Boulogne. The 8/Black Watch served under higher formation '9th (Scottish) Division'. After only a few months of having landed in France, 8/BW fought at Loos in September 1915, and the following year were heavily engaged during the Somme Offensive. Charles fought, was wounded and captured, on 18 July 1916, during the epic Battle of Longueval and Delville Wood, where together with the South African Brigade (attached to 9th (Scottish) Division, 8/BW suffered terrible losses - after the battle the battalion only mustered 171 x all-ranks.... Initially reported missing, believed killed, Charles had fortunately defied the odds, and was later recorded as having survived and transported as a 'Prisoner of War' to Limburg, Germany, where he remained until being repatriated sometime after the armistice of November 1918. Charles Hepburn took his discharge from the British Army in 1919 Sold together with a quantity of copied hard-copy research, including 'Prisoner-of-War' records, and copied articles and named photograph from local Scottish newspapers A splendid group of Great War medals to a lucky 'Jock' who survived Delville Wood! Condition: VF

A \'Jutland Casualty\'s West Africa campaign and long service medal pair: Petty Officer Charles Price Vernon, Royal Navy, late H.M.S. Indefatigable - East & West Africa. ?Benin 1897? (C. P. Vernon, Ord., H.M.S. St George.) - Naval LS&GC Medal. GV issue (176240 C. P. Vernon, P.O. 1 Cl, H.M.S. Defiance.) Important: Petty Officer Vernon is confirmed a shaving been 'Killed-in-Action' at 'Jutland' on 31 May 1916, when he was lost on the destruction and sinking of the Battle Cruiser H.M.S. Indefatigable.The destruction and sinking of H.M.S. Indefatigable resulted in the death of an estimated 1015 x members of the ship's crew, both officers and men, and including 5 x civilians. Of the entire ship's crew there were only 2 x survivors Note: Campaign medal and clasp verified per respective campaign medal roll; - East & West Africa Medal: Ref ADM 171/46, medal issued at H.M.S. Vivid, 2 May 1898 In addition to the 2 x medals here offered, it is recorded that the recipients Widow, Annie of 5 College Street, Camborne, Cornwall, England, was sent his posthumous 1914-15 Star trio (ADM 171/177 refers) Charles Price Vernon, the son of William & Charlotte Vernon was a native of, Plymouth, Devon, England, where he was born on 28 August 1878. He is recorded as having joined the Royal Navy as a ?Boy? circa 1893. The 1911 National Census for England and Wales, records Charles as single and employed as a Petty Officer, 1st Class, R.N., residing at the residence of his brother Walter Vernon, located at, 28 Cambridge Street, Plymouth, Devon Condition: VF

A \'Kettering Town / Northamptonshire\' Great War era local interest medal group of 6 to a \'Gallipoli\' veteran: Sapper Harry Taylor, Royal Engineers, late 4th Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment & Kettering Fire Brigade - 1914-15 Star (606 Pte. H. Taylor. North’n. R.) - British War Medal (606 Pte. H. Taylor. North’n. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (606 Pte. H. Taylor. North’n. R.) - Territorial Force Efficiency Medal (526310 Spr: H. Taylor. R.E.) - Jubilee Medal 1935 - National Fire Brigades Association. Silver Medal (2162) Fire Brigade Medal: This with integral '20 Years' top brooch bar, & the replacement riband fitted with 3 x additional 'Five Years' LS bars. The medal numbered (2162) All medals verified as entitled per the respective medal rolls, Army Orders & Newspaper references as under; - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2594 - British War Medal: WO 329/480 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/480 - Territorial Force Efficiency Medal: Army Order No 67 01/12/19 - Jubilee Medal 1935: Northampton Mercury 23/8/35 - National Fire Brigades Medal: Northampton Mercury 23/8/35 Important: Harry Taylor's low three digit number on his Great War medals indicate that he was an original muster of the 4th Bn Northamptonshire Regiment (Territorial Force) Quote (Northampton Mercury issue of 23 August 1935); IN RECOGNITION of his 35 years' service with Kettering Fire Brigade, Fireman Harry Taylor has been presented with the King's Silver Jubilee Medal. The presentation was made by Mr. Charles Mayes (chairman of the Urban District Council). Mr. R.J. Gibbs (chairman of the Council's Fire Brigade Committee) also being present Unquote. Harry Taylor, eldest son of Charles Richard Taylor & Ellen Belinda Taylor (nee Walton) was a native of, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, where he was born on, 25 March 1878. The Taylor family were well known in Kettering, not least due to their physical presence - as Harry was just one of 11 x children born to his parents., of which 9 survived infancy. Harrys 8 x siblings who survived infancy were sisters; Lizzie Jean Taylor, Ellen Belinda Taylor, Florence Taylor, Edith May Taylor & Beatrice Maud Taylor, and brothers; Arthur Taylor, Charles Richard Taylor & John William Taylor. In 1903, Harry Miller married Charlotte Hughes, at Kettering. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales records Harry employed as a 'Bricklayer' living with his wife and family at, 5 Alexandra Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, together with his wife and two sons, vis William Taylor (6 years of age) & Cyril Taylor (3 years of age). Harry was a keen member of the local Volunteer Force and later Territorial Force, and enlisted into the 4th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment on 1 April 1908, and re-engaged for a further 4 years on 1 April 1912. Private Taylor served overseas fighting the Ottoman Turkish Forces at Gallipoli, during the ill-fated Dardanelles Campaign of 1915, where he first entered a theatre of war on, 15 August 1915, and later transferred to the Royal Engineers. Sold with copied service papers and Medal Index Card, together with a newspaper obituary cutting from 28 February 1964, which states: Quote, ‘Mr Harry Taylor, of 73 Green Lane, Kettering, died last week - on the day of his wife’s funeral. Mrs Charlotte Taylor died aged 73. He was 85. Mr Taylor worked as a bricklayer for Kettering Co-operative Society building department for many years. He was a member of Kettering Fire Brigade for 35 years, serving in the days of the old steam fire appliances, and also a member of the United Trades Club for sixty years and a keen Poppies supporter. Unquote. The medals attractively mounted for display on a black felt board, with plastic named plate on front Sold together with a original (newspaper cutting) & Medal Index Cards, for Great War and TFEM medals Note this is a heavy lot basis the mounting display and postage is quoted accordingly to reflect this Condition: Mostly VF

A \'Killed-Fighting-the-Flames\' Glasgow Fireman\'s, Great War medal pair: Fireman Henry \'Harry\' Watson McKellar, Central Fire Station, Glasgow Fire Brigade, late 13th (Scottish Horse Yeomanry) Bn Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) & 3rd Bn Scottish Horse - British War Medal. Silver issue (1339 Pte. H. W. McKellar. 3-Sco. H.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1339 Pte. H. W. McKellar. 3-Sco. H.) Killed Fire Fighting, Glasgow, Christmas Eve 1927: Fireman 'Harry' McKellar, a married man, who only 24 hours before his death on Christmas Eve had been performing the role of 'Santa Claus' for the children of members of the Glasgow Fire Brigade, at the Central Fire Station. Harry was one of four Firemen to tragically die bravely fighting the flames, at the Graham Street Warehouse fire on 'Christmas Eve' on, 24 December 1927 Important: There is a rich cache of articles and reports on this tragic event, and we would direct interested parties to access the below following report on he Graham Street Fire from the archives of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service who have a large PDF on the incident. Just cut and paste below referenced search text into your search engine, for full details - https://www.firescotland.gov.uk/media/2383395/06_graham_square_archive_press.pdf Medals verification: Both medals confirmed as the recipient's full Great War medal entitlement, per the respective campaign medal rolls of the Scottish Horse: - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/1359 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1359 Great War service: Harry, served in 3 x theatres of war 1916-1918, viz, Egypt, Salonika and France. He first entered theatre of war 'Egypt' sometime on or after 1 January 1916, while serving with 3rd Battalion Scottish Horse which yeomanry unit served in Egypt in 1916. On, 1 October 1916 , 13th (Scottish Horse Yeomanry) Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), was formed at Abbassia, Egypt, from three dismounted Yeomanry Regiments, the 1st & 2nd Scottish Horse and details from the 3rd Scottish Horse. The 13th/Royal Highlanders moved to Salonika, arriving 21 October 1916, where it served under command of 81st Brigade in 27th Division. In June 1918, 13th/Royal Highlanders relocated to theatre of war 'France', and on 15 July 1918, transferred to 149th Brigade of 50th (Northumbrian) Division. Harry took his final discharge from the British Army on, 9 May 1919 (extant pension index cards refer) After taking his discharge from the British Army, Harry returned to his native Scotland, and in 1920 joined the City of Glasgow Fire Brigade - by the time of his death 'Fighting the Flames' on 24 December 1927, he had already completed seven years service, with the City of Glasgow Fire Brigade Henry 'Harry' Watson McKellar, son of John McKellar (Dairyman & Hirer, 1840-1905) & Mary Mackay McKellar (nee Thomson, 1856-1932) was a native of Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland, where he was born in 1896. The 1901 National Census for Scotland records 'Harry' (shown as Hendry McKeller) living with his parents and two older siblings, brother Thomas (11) & sister Annie (8), at, Townhead Close, Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland. Harry is recorded as marrying Elizabeth Jemima Anderson at Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland, sometime in 1923. The medals each retaining their original long lengths of original silk 'moire' ribands, exactly as isued, and evidently never worn by the recipient A most desirable pair of medals of considerable City of Glasgow local historical interest Condition: About EF

A \'Kintore / Auchterless Loon\'s\' Great War casualty campaign medal group of 3: Private Alexander Fletcher, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914 Star. With tailors copy clasp (10440 Pte. A. Fletcher. 2/ Gord: Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (10440 Pte. A. Fletcher. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (10440 Pte. A. Fletcher. Gordons.) Note: The dated clasp is a contemporary tailors gilt copy Died-of-Disease: Private Alexander Fletcher, is confirmed having died of \'Pneumonia\' at \'Home\', in Kintore, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on, 27 February 1915, having contracted the disease on \'Field Operations\' with the British Expeditionary Force, in France & Flanders. The below following article was published in the Aberdeen Press and Journal newspaper issue of 3 March 1915: Quote, DEATH OF KINTORE GORDON Private Alexander Fletcher, who died at Kintore on Saturday of pneumonia, was buried in the Kintore Churchyard with Military Honours. Private Fletcher joined the Gordon Highlanders seven years ago, and was in Egypt with the 2nd Battalion when war broke out. He passed unscathed through all the engagements in which his regiment took part, but was invalided back home with pneumonia some time ago. After several weeks in Norwich Hospital he returned home to Kintore. A chill caught a few days ago, developed into pneumonia, to which he succumbed. Unquote. An obituary was published in the Aberdeen Weekly Journal issue of 5 March 1915: Quote, M\'Gillivray. - At Roslin Cottage, Kintore, on the 27th , (ult). of pneumonia, Private Alexander Fletcher, 2nd Gordon Highlanders, (home from the front), eldest son of James McGillivray, aged 24 years (sic) Unquote. Medals Verification: The Great War campaign medals all verified as issued per the respective medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders, as under: - 1914 Star: Reference WO 329/2475 (entered theatre of war \'France\' 7 October 1914) - British War Medal. Silver issue: Reference WO 329/1655 - Interallied Victory Medal: Reference WO 329/1655 Note: While the medal roll for the 1914 Star makes no reference to issuance of a dated clasp - the clasp is confirmed as issued - to the recipients nominated next of kin - per the recipients Medal Index Card Alexander Fletcher, stepson of James McGillivray and Mary Ann McGillivray, was born at, Auchterless near Turriff, Aberdeenshire, in 1890. The 1891 National Census for Scotland records him living in Turriff, Scotland, described as a \'Boarder\', residing in the household of Farm Servant\'s wife Jane Murray. Alexander was employed as a \'Groom\' prior to joining the British Army, when he joined his local infantry regiment, the Gordon Highlanders at the end of 1907 (the regimental number 10560 is known to have been issued to a \'Jock\' on, 9 January 1908). After enlistment, and completion of his basic training at the Regimental Depot, located at, Castlehill Barracks, Aberdeen, he was posted to 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales, records Alexander serving at Colchester, England, with 2/Gordons. Alexander was serving in Egypt with 2/Gordons when the Great War broke out. He first entered a theatre of war \'Belgium\' on, 7 October 1914, on which date 2/Gordons disembarked at the Belgian Port of Zeebrugge. Alexander served in France & Flanders, through 1914. He was invalided home to the UK, and on, 27 February 1915, died of pneumonia, while residing at his parents residence in Kintore, Scotland. Private Fletcher had contracted the disease while serving in France on active service The memory of the life and supreme sacrifice of Private Alexander Fletcher, 2nd Battalion Battalion Gordon Highlanders is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, on a granite headstone memorial bearing the regimental badge of the Gordon Highlanders, located at Kintore Cemetery Churchyard, Kintore, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where the body of Private Fletcher was laid to rest in 1915 Sold together with some hard-copy photocopied research Condition: GVF

A \'Kirkintilloch\' Jock\'s Great War \'Twice-Wounded\' campaign medal group of 3: Private Thomas Haggerty, 1st Garrison Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, late Highland Light Infantry & 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (S-9474 Pte. T. Haggerty. Gord Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-9474 Pte. T. Haggerty. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-9474 Pte. T. Haggerty. Gordons.) Twice Wounded-in-Action Thomas haggerty was twice \'Wounded-in-Action\' by Gunshot & Shrapnel Wounds, (or GSW), while serving with 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders as under: - Battle of Loos: 25 September 1915, received Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound (GSW) to \'Shoulder\' - Battle of Kemmel: 29 April 1916, received severe Gunshot Shrapnel Wound (GSW) to face & left eye. Eye subsequently removed and replaced with \'Glass-Eye\' Medals Verification: The Great War campaign medals all verified as issued per the respective medal rolls of the Seaforth Highlanders, as under: a). 1914-15 Star: Reference WO 329/2800 (Seaforths medal roll shows first entered theatre of war \'France\' with Gordons on 3 August 1915) b). British War Medal. Silver issue: Reference WO 329/1647 (Seaforths medal roll, shows first served 1/Gordons) c). Interallied Victory Medal: Reference WO 329/1647 (Seaforths medal roll, shows first served 1/Gordons) Thomas Haggerty, sixth son of John Haggerty (a Printwork Labourer & Watchmen) and Helen Haggerty, was a native of Kirkintilloch, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1894. The 1901 National Census for Scotland, shows Thomas (described as a scholar) living at home with his parents, and 8 x siblings, all of whom were brothers, viz; John, James, William, Cornelius, Francis, Charles, Joseph & Arthur Haggerty. In 1901, the Haggerty family lived at Thatch Row, Kirkintilloch. Thomas enlisted for service with the British Army on, 9 March 1915, under terms for \'Duration of the War\'. Prior to joining-up he had been employed as a \'Labourer\'. Thomas was posted to the Gordon Highlanders, and first entered theatre of war, France, with a reinforcement draft for 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, on, 3 August 1915. Thomas received a brace of Gunshot & Shrapnel Wounds (GSW) while serving in France. Firstly he was wounded on the opening day of the great battle of \'Loos\', 25 September 1915 - a day that, in terms of fatal casualties, was Scotland\'s single bloodiest day of the Great War. Secondly he was wounded in the face while fighting at the battle of Kemmel, 29 April 1916, that resulted in the loss of an eye, and replacement with a \'glass eye\' (medical records refer). After recovering form his wounds, Thomas was subsequently transferred to the Highland Light Infantry, with which regiment he held the regimental number 36161. He was subsequently transferred to the 1st (Garrison) Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, with which regiment he held the regimental number S-22212. On, 28 July 1919, he was transferred to Class \'Z\' Army Reserve for demobilization from the British Army A good set of medical service papers are extant and are held & accessible at The National Archives Sold together with some hard-copy photocopied research, showing service in a good spread of Scottish regiments Condition: GVF

A \'Leinster\'s\' 1914 Star Trio to a Casualty of enemy U-Boat action at the sinking of the Transport Ship \'Aragon\': Private James Kane, 6th (Service) Battalion Leinster Regiment late 2nd Battalion Leinster Regiment - 1914 Star. No clasp (6495 Pte. J. Kane) - British War Medal. Silver issue (6495 Pte. J. Keane. Leins. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (6495 Pte. J. Keane. Leins. R.) Note: There are 2 x Medal Index Cards for James Kane, one as Kane, the other as Keane - the respective medal rolls show the recipient correctly named Kane for the 1914 Star, and as Keane for the pair. The medals named exactly as transcribed, and never returned for correction. Killed-in-Action: Private James Kane is confirmed \'Killed-in-Action\' at the sinking of the S.S. Aragon, destroyed and sunk by enemy action, by the German U-Boat 34, on, 30 December 1917 Medals verification: All medals verified as entitled per the respective regimental Great War campaign medal rolls of the Leinster Regiment vis: - 1914 Star. No clasp: Ref WO 329/2479 (first entered theatre of war \'France\' on, 8 September 1914) - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/1700 (shown as prior served 2nd Bn & \'drowned\' 30.12.17) - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1700 (shown as prior served 2nd Bn & \'drowned\' 30.12.17) James Kane, son of John & Susan Kane, was a native of Dublin, Ireland, where he was born circa 1885. James originally enlisted in the British Army, in, October 1901 (Nos 6494 Patrick Murray & 6500 William Hill had enlisted in the Leinster\'s on the 25th & 29th October 1901, respectively). During the Great War James Kane is recorded as having first entered theatre of war \'France\' on, 8 September 1914, at which time he was serving with 2nd Battalion Leinster Regiment. Subsequently transferred, to 6th (Service) Battalion Leinster Regiment, he was serving in the Egyptian Field Force 1916-1917 After his death, on, 30 December 917, all of his estate was sent to his sister, Mrs. S. Daniels, of, 18 Newmarket, Dublin, Ireland, per the last will and testament signed by James Kane on, 10 April 1917 James Kane was one of only a handful of the Leinster Regiment - in total 10 x \'Other Ranks\' drawn from 1st & 6th Battalions of the Leinster Regiment - who were killed-in-action when the German U-Boat 34 sunk the transport ship H.M.T. Aragon on 30 December 1917. Private Kane\'s services and supreme sacrifice is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on the Chatby Memorial located at Alexandria, Egypt Of those aboard H.M.T. Aragon, 610 were killed including Captain Bateman, 19 of his crew, and six of the VADs. One casualty was Ernest Horlock, a Royal Field Artillery Battery Sergeant Major who had received the VC for \"conspicuous gallantry\" shown on the Western Front in 1914. Another 25 of those killed were new recruits to the 5th Battalion the Bedfordshire Regiment. Soldiers killed in the sinking are among those commemorated by the Chatby Memorial in the Chatby district of eastern Alexandria Condition: About EF

A \'Liberton\' Free Mason & \'Clan Murray\' Great War era medal lot: Private Douglas Murray, Labour Corps, late Highland Light Infantry - British War Medal. Silver issue (34690 Pte D. Murray. High. L. I.) - Interallied Victory Medal (34690 Pte D. Murray. High. L. I.) Sold together with: a). City of Edinburgh. Great War 'Peace' Tribute Medal. White metal b). Scottish Masonic Jewel: Lodge Liberton 1201. Silver & enamel. With Scottish Edinburgh hallmarks for 1925 (D. Murray 1926) c). Clan Murray Glengarry cap badge. White metal. Complete with hinged pin & clasp fittings Note: The Edinburgh tribute medal, with reverse City Seal of the City of Edinburgh, Scotland, with below 'Sir John Lorne Macleod, Lord Provost' and below the date 1919 and legend 'To Commemorate the Conclusion of the Great War'. Medals verification: The Great War medals confirmed as the recipient's full medal entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal roll of the Highland Light Infantry, reference WO 329/1813. Douglas was also awarded a Silver War Badge (No 224815) reference the SWB roll WO 329/3199 Douglas Murray, son of Andrew Murray (a Tinsmith) & Ann Murray (nee Chrichton), was a native of Edinburgh, Scotland, where he was born in, 1892. The 1901 National Census for Scotland records Douglas, living at, 9 Caldeonian Road, Edinburgh, with his mother (Head of House) and elder siblings, sister, Ann E. Murray (14), & brother, John Murray (11). Douglas first enlisted in the British Army on, 1 April 1917, and was posted to the Highland Light Infantry. Sometime after completion of his basic training Douglas embarked for overseas service and entered theatre of war 'France' . sometime on or after 1 January 1916, at which time he was serving with a battalion of the Highland Light Infantry and holding the regimental number 34690. Douglas was later transferred to the Labour Corps with which unit he was allocated the regimental number 224815. Douglas Murray took his final discharge from the British Army on, 8 May 1919, due to “No longer physically fit for war service" Lodge Liberton 1201: The Lodge was first formed within a year of the end of the Great War (1914-18), from Brethren who had become friendly whilst serving together in the local Volunteer Defence Corps. When the war ended, and the platoon faced disbandment, those who were Freemasons realised that the formation of a local Lodge would serve to continue their comradeship. From 1919 until 1965, Lodge Liberton met in the Anderson Hall, belonging to Liberton Kirk (whose outline forms the Lodge crest) The Lodge then acquired a small hall in Mount Vernon Road Edinburgh, some 200 yards away, and, after extending the hall, has met there to this day. Although many of the Lodge members are still drawn from the former villages of the Liberton and Gilmerton area, just as those villages are now part of the City of Edinburgh, so the Lodge has a much wider outlook and welcomes visitors from far and wide Condition: GVF

A \'Llandudno Man\'s\' impressive meritorious & long service medal group of 9: Staff Sergeant George Bulger, B.E.M., 7th Parachute Regiment, Royal Horse Artillery, late 7th Medium Regiment Royal Artillery - B.E.M. (Mily) EIIR (LS/837015 S/Sgt (Lcl) George Bulger, R.H.A.) - GSM 1918. 'Palestine' (837105. Gnr. G. Bulger. R.A.) - The 1939-45 Star - The Africa Star. No clasp - The Italy Star - The France & Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Mily LS&GC. EIIR 'Regular Army' (837105 Sgt. G. Bulger. R.A.) Sold together with: - Titled plush hinged case of issue for the British Empire Medal - Royal British Legion enamelled lapel badge in card box of issue - Original Army Council medal transmital letter marked for award of 6 x WW2 medals Important: The award of the British Empire Medal (Military Division) was published in the Supplement to the London Gazette issue of, 2 June 1962. The official recommendation is quoted below: Quote, During his 4 1/2 years with this regiment S/Sgt Bulger has rendered particularly enthusiastic and sterling services as its chief clerk. His knowledge, wide experience, patience and sheer hard work have been invaluable during a period which has seen numerous changes of men, establishments and stations. During the many occasions when the regiment or parts of it have been overseas he has loyally carried the burden of personnel administration, which at times has been extremely complicated, often without supervision and for long periods. He has cheerfully worked long outside normal hours on various tasks so as to be free to handle the plethora of detail during the working day. His work has regularly received commendation from the Records Documentation Team, and the officers and men of the Regiment owe a great deal to S/Sgt BULGER for his enthusiastic and painstaking devotion to an unspectacular though important job. In addition to his duties as Chief Clerk he has been a loyal and vigorous supporter of regimental activities, both military and sporting and has throughout set the standards of the best type of senior NCO. At the end of his time with this Regiment and of his Regular Army engagement his services merit special recognition. Unquote. The North Wales Weekly News issue of 14 June 1962, included the blow article: Quote, B.E.M. FOR LLANDUDNO MAN Staff Sergt. George Bulger, son of Mrs. and the late R.S.M. William Bulger, of 50 Alexandra Road, Llandudno, was awarded the B.E.M. in the Queen's Birthday Honours. Having served 25 years in the army he is now attached to an education unit in Singapore. He served throughout the 1939-45 War and was in Cyprus during the riots. Most of his service has been in the Middle East where he won the Palestine Medal Staff Sergeant Bulger came to Llandudno in 1917 when his father was at Llandudno Drill Hall. He is married and has two children Unquote. Note: The General Service Medal with clasp 'Palestine' verified per the respective campaign medal roll of 7th (Medium) Regiment Royal Artillery (ref WO 100/501) The medals mounted in the court style. The mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with 'hard copy' of the official recommendation for the BEM (ref WO 373/169), and the extract page page from the respective General Service Medal roll A fine BEM medal group to the 7th Parachute Regiment, Royal Horse Artillery Condition: Mostly GVF

A \'Malaya\' Emergency pair including post 1957 service: Trooper L.W. Ashwell Royal Tank Regiment - General Service Medal 1918. GVI type II with clasp \'Malaya\' (22308979 Tpr. L.W. Ashwell. R. Tks) - Malaysia: Pingat Jasa Malaysia Medal 1957 - 1966 The Malaysian award is a fine quality early strike The pair mounted in the court-style presumably \'as-worn\' by the recipient. The mounting brooch retaining the long hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: GVF

A \'Malta Garrison Death\' Egypt & Sudan Campaign medal pair: Private W. Loads, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders The pair comprises: a). Egypt & Sudan Medal 1882-1886. Reverse undated. With clasp \'The Nile 1884-85\' (1423. Pte. W. Loads, 1/Gord: Highrs:) b). Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Obverse dated 1884-86 Died in Malta 1887: Private W. Loads, is confirmed having died in Malta sometime during 1887 shown on the roll with remark \'Dead\' under column \'Cause of becoming non-effective\' (reference WO 100/66 the respective campaign medal roll for the Khedives Egypt Bronze Star 1884-85 (sic), which supplementary pages are headed: Quote, 1st Bn Gordon Highlanders: Return of officers, non-commissioned officers and men of the above entitled to the Egypt Bronze Star 1884-5, who have become non-effective since the rendering of the medal roll for the Nile 1884-85. Malta, 20th July 1887 Unquote After their service in Egypt and Sudan 1884-85, the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders served in Malta, between 12 September 1885 through to 14 November 1888, on which latter date the battalion embarked for Ceylon Colony Medals & clasp verification: The recipient is verified as entitled to both medals and the clasp, per the respective campaign medal roll for the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders reference WO 100/66. The medal roll originally compiled at Malta, and sent to the War Office on 4 December 1885, on which date the recipient is recorded alive and serving with 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders (in Malta). The supplementary pages in the same roll, pertaining to \'Non-Effectives\' entitled to the \'Egypt Bronze Star 1884-5\', signed later at Malta on 20 July 1887, record Private W. Loads, as \'Dead\' A search of enlistments into the Gordon Highlanders, shows that Private W. Loads, enlisted in the British Army someday in April 1884 (No 1420 had enlisted on 14 April 1884, and No 1424 had enlisted on 22 April 1884) Sold together with some hard-copied photocopied extract pages from the respective campaign medal rolls of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders Condition: GVF

A \'Matelot\'s\' South African & Great War campaign medal group of 3: Able Seaman Henry William Pursell, H.M.S. Calypso, late H.M.S. Barrosa, Royal Navy - QSA Medal. Silver 'Cape Colony' (H. W. Pursell, A.B. HMS Barrosa) - British War Medal. Silver issue (188513 H. W. Pursell. A.B. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (188513 H. W. Pursell. A.B. R.N.) Medals and clasp verification: All medals and clasp confirmed as the recipients full medal entitlement per the published Royal Navy medal rolls, and extant service sheet: - QSA Medal & clasp: Ref ADM 171/53. Sent 8 June 1904, H.M.S. Vengeance - British War Medal silver issue: Reference ADM 171/112 - Interallied Victory Medal: Reference ADM 171/112 Henry William Pursell, only son & of Henry 'Harry' Pursell (a Railway Signalman) & Rosa Pursell (nee Gray) was a native of the parish of, St Albans, Hertford, Hertfordshire, England, where he was born on, 17 March 1879. Henry lied about his age (he gave the date, 2 March 1881) when he joined the Royal Navy on, 22 April 1896, at which time he was mustered aboard, H.M.S. Impregnable, with the 'Rate' of Boy 2nd Class. Prior to joining the Royal Navy, Henry, claimed to have been employed as an 'Office Boy'. Advanced to Boy 1st class in February 1897, he served aboard, H.M.S. Barrosa, September 1898 to August 1899, being advanced to Ordinary Seaman in, March 1899, and, following a brief period aboard, H.M.S. Doris, between August to September 1899, he re-joined, H.M.S. Barrosa, on 5 September 1899. He was advanced to Able Seaman on, 13 February 1900, and remained aboard H.M.S. Barrosa, until, 24 May 1901. During the South African War, Henry, fell-foul of the Naval authorities, when on, 31 December 1900, his 'Character' dropped to 'Good' only, with his transgressions landing him '5 days in the Cells'. His indifference to discipline raised its spectre again when on 31 December 1902, his character was graded only as 'Fair' Henry married Edith Abis Maud Harbridge, at London, on, 13 May 1905, at Willesden, Middlesex, England. He was discharged to shore by purchase on 8 December 1905, joining the Royal Fleet Reserve the following day. Henry was discharged ‘time expired’ from the Royal Fleet Reserve, on, 1 March 1911. After leaving the Royal Navy, Henry and his wife located to, Hampstead, London, England, where he was employed as a Sewing Machine Agent for the Singer Sewing Machine Company Ltd. Henry William Pursell is recorded as having died at, London, England, on, 18 August 1958 Henry re-joined the Royal Navy, on, 26 April 1917 and subsequently served aboard H.M.S. Calypso, between, 9 June 1917 to 16 December 1918, including being present at the Second Battle of Heligoland Bight. Henry was finally demobilised from the Royal Navy on ,21 March 1919 H.M.S. Calypso: (D61) was a C class cruiser of the Caledon sub-class of the Royal Navy, launched in 1917. Built by Hawthorn Leslie and Company. Her keel was laid down in February 1916 and she was completed in June 1917. Calypso was involved in the Second Battle of Heligoland Bight on 17 November 1917, when she and her sister ship Caledon were part of the force that intercepted German minesweepers near the German coast. During the battle, Calypso's bridge was struck by a 5.9 in (150 mm) shell which killed all personnel on the bridge including the captain, and causing the accidental firing of a ready torpedo The service sheet for Henry Pursell is extant, and is held & accessible at The National Archives The medals are display mounted on card, in the court style Reference 'British Battles & Medals '(Volume VII, 2006) a total of 31 x QSA medals with single clasp to H.M.S. Barrosa (not all of which were issued, with several returned & or forfeited) Scarce QSA medal with clasp to H.M.S. Barrosa Condition: GVF

A \'Medic Casualty\'s Great War 1914 Star campaign medal group of 3: Sergeant Albert Edward Tanner, Royal Army Medical Corps - 1914 Star. No clasp (19239 Pte. A. E. Tanner R.A.M.C.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (19239 T/Sgt. A. E. Tanner R.A.M.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (19239 T/Sgt. A. E. Tanner R.A.M.C.) Wounded-in-Action: Confirmed \'Wounded-in-Action\', France, May, 1915, reference \'The Scotsman\' issue of, 14 June 1915, that included a large list of B.E.F. \'Casualties\' per a War Office list that was released and dated 28 May 1915 Medals verification: All medals (sans dated clasp) confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls of the Royal Army Medical Corps - 1914 Star. Entitled & awarded a dated clasp: Ref WO 329/2500 (entered theatre of war \'France\' (7 October 1914) - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/2089 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/2089 Albert Tanner\'s extant Medal Index Card shows that he served in France & Flanders with, 22nd Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. 22nd Field Ambulance: A full strength a Field Ambulance was comprised of 10 officers and 224 men. It was divided into three Sections. In turn, those Sections had Stretcher Bearer and Tented subsections. RAMC officers and men did not carry weapons or ammunition. 22nd Field Ambulance joined the 7th Infantry Division of the British Army in September 1914, and in October was landed at Zeebrugge, Belgium, where 7th Division was deployed in the vein attempt to prevent the loss of the important port city of Antwerp. In 1915 the 22nd Field Ambulance was present at all the major battles fought by 7th Division, vis, Neuve Chapelle, Aubders Ridge, Festubert and Loos. The unit was again deployed in the thick of the action in 1916, including the Battle of the Somme. In late 1917 the 22nd Field Ambulance deployed with the 7th Infantry Division to Italy, in which theatre they served at, the Piave Crossing and at Vittoria Veneto The medals professionally swing-mounted, and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its long hinged-pin, & clasp fittings Condition: GVF

A \'Mesopotamia Campaign Theatre\'pair of Great War campaign medals: Conductor William Stenson, Public Works Department, late Military Works Service, Military Engineer Services & North Staffordshire Regiment - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-Cond. W. Stenson, M.W.S.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-Cond. W. Stenson, M.W.S.) Medals verification: The Great War campaign medals & clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls of the Military Engineer Service of the Indian Army, the medals issued to the recipient in 1923 - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/2387. Shown as serving in theatre Mesopotamia with Military Engineer Services, 6 February to 18 June 1916 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/2387. Shown as serving in theatre Mesopotamia with Military Engineer Services, 6 February to 18 June 1916 The recipient was baptised James William Thomas Stenson, son of Henry Stenson (Sergeant Commissariat Department) & Caroline Stenson who was said to have been born in, Kangra, India, on 16 September 1877, and where he was baptised on, 23 September 1877. Going by the single forename \'William\', he enlisted in the British Army, and was posted to the North Staffordshire Regiment, with which regiment he was serving with the second battalion, in India, during the early years of the 20th Century. In 1905, William was attached to the Public Works Department of the Indian Army. On, 21 May 1906, he married, Gertrude Vonavy, Mushet at, Ajmer, India, at which time he is recorded as employed with the \'P.W.D.\'. The marriage however was short, as Gertrude died in India on, 22 February 1908 . By the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, William is recorded still in India under the rolls of his parent unit, the North Staffordshire Regiment, described as \'Widower\' & holding the rank of Sergeant, with remarks \'P. W. Dept.\'. During the Great War, William served in Mesopotamia, in, 1916, for which he received a pair of Great War campaign medals. The 1927 Indian Army List Supplement for January records him as one of 22 \'Conductors\' in the Public Works Department, having been appointed Conductor since 22 October 1922 A service file for William Stenson is extant and held at the British Library reference IOR/L/MIL/14/4994 The medals fitted with good clean lengths of \'moire\' silk watered ribands Condition: About EF

A \'Montrose\' man\'s South African War campaign medal pair: Private James Gouck, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - QSA Medal. \'Cape Colony\' \'Orange Free State\' \'Belfast (1906 Pte. J. Gouck, Gordon Highrs:) - King\'s South Africa Medal. \'South Africa 01\' \'South Africa 02\' (1906 Pte. A. Gouck, Gordon Highrs:) Note: The KSA medal with forename initial A (sic) - exactly as transcribed from the medal roll which had a clerical error at time of compilation Medals and clasps verification: Both medals and all 5 x clasps verified per the respective medal rolls of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, as under; - QSA Medal & 3 x clasps (ref WO 100/203) compiled and signed in-the-field at, Pretoria South Africa, on, 23 August 1901 - KSA Medal & 2 x clasps (ref WO 100/343) compiled and signed at Glasgow, Scotland, on, 10 November 1902 James Gouck, son of William Gouck (a \'Mill Worker\')d next of kin was residing at, 22 Hanford Road, Hawkhill, Dundee, Scotland) & Gouck (nee) was a native of, Montrose, Forfarshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1867. Prior to Joining the British Army, he was employed as a Labourer. At the age of 18 years, James enlisted in the British Army at, Aberdeen, Scotland, on, 29 October 1895, and on the same day was posted to the Gordon Highlanders. Prior to joining the regular army, James had been serving as a volunteer with his local infantry volunteer battalion, viz 3rd (Militia) Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch). By the time he took his final discharge on, 14 July 1902, he had accumulated a total of 16 years 259 days service both \'With the Colours\' & on the Army Reserve\', including 2 years & 35 days \'War Service\' during the South African War, between ,7 June 1900 to 11 July 1902 The recipient\'s record of service was: - Home: 30/10/1885 - 14/12/1886 (Pat records show service from 29 October) - Malta: 15/12/1886 - 13/11/1888 - Ceylon Colony: 14/11/1888 - 03/01/1892 - British India: 04/01/1893 - 23/01/1894 - Home: 24/01/1894 - 06/06/1900 - South Africa: 07/06/1900 - 11/07/1902 - Home: 12/07/1902 - 14/07/1902 James\'s notified next of kin was recorded in his service papers was his father William Gouck, residing at, 22 Hanford Road, Hawkhill, Dundee, Scotland The recipients service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives Gordon Highlanders 1899-1902: The Gordon Highlanders had the distinction of being the most decorated infantry regiment of the British Army for their service during the South African War, where both regular battalions (and several Volunteer Service Companies) earned the below following battle honours, as well as 6 x Victoria Crosses - Defence of Ladysmith (2/Gordons) - Paardeberg (1/Gordons) - South Africa 1899-1902 - Captain Matthew Fontaine Maury Meiklejohn (2/Gordons, for Elandslaagte, 1899) - Sergeant-Major William Robertson ( 2/Gordons, for Elandslaagte, 1899) - Captain Ernest Beachcroft Beckwith Towse (1/Gordons, for Magersfontein, 1899) - Lance-Corporal John Frederick Mackay (1/Gordons, for Crows Nest Hill, nr Johannesburg, 1900) - Captain William Eagleson Gordon (1/Gordons, for action nr Krugersdorp, 1900) - Captain David Reginald Younger (1/Gordons, for action nr Krugersdorp, 1900 - a posthumous award) Sold together with hard copy set of recipients service papers & extract pages from the respective QSA & KSA medal rolls Condition: About GVF

A \'Multi-Theatre\' Pre-War & Second World War Medal Group of 8: Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic J. L. Butler, Royal Navy, late H.M.S. Scorpion - NGS 1915-62. 'Palestine 1936-39' (KX. 81894 J. L. Butler. A/L. Sto. R.N.) - The 1939-45 Star - The Atlantic Star - The Africa Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Naval LS&GC (KX.81894 J. L. Butler. P.O. Sto. Mech. H.M.S. Scorpion) Important: Petty Officer Stoker Mechanic John Lewis Butler was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 14 August 1947 (ref ADM 171/153) John Lewis Butler, son of John Butler (Chauffeur) & Catherine Butler (nee Lewis) was a native of, Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey, Wales, where he was born on, 21 January 1913. During the inter-war years John first went to sea in the Merchant Navy, shown variously as a 'Deck Boy' or 'Ships Boy' when he was just 15 years of age, at which time he was a crew member on the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company vessel R.M.S. Avon (scrapped in 1930) making Trans-Atlantic voyages to the United States. Prior to joining the Royal Navy in the late 1930's he had been a member of the Royal Naval Reserve holding the serial number AX16614 (his RNR papers are extant and are held at The National Archives, ref BT 377/7/17453 ). John Lewis Butler is recorded as having died in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, sometime during the second quarter of 1980 With acknowledgement to the Wikipedia internet resource, we are quoting below details about H.M.S. Scorpion HMS Scorpion was a Weapon-class destroyer of the British Royal Navy in service from 1947 and scrapped in 1971. Originally named Centaur, the ship was renamed Tomahawk and finally Scorpion (in September 1943) before her launch On commissioning Scorpion was allocated to the 6th Destroyer Flotilla (later squadron) which was made up of the Weapon-class destroyers. In 1953 she took part in the Fleet Review to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. In 1954 Scorpion was the only Weapon-class ship fitted with the Limbo depth charge mortar, as a trial to modernise the whole class, replacing the older Squid mortar Following Home Service commissions she then undertook a commission in the Mediterranean during 1955 and 1956. After this she was placed in reserve In 1957 all of the Weapon-class Destroyers started conversions to Radar pickets, which involved the removal of their torpedo tubes. Scorpion underwent her conversion at Devonport Dockyard. She was fitted with an extra mast to carry a large AKE-1 Antennae. She was the last Weapon-class vessel to re-commission in 1959 and was part of the 7th Destroyer Squadron until being placed in reserve in April 1963 Following decommissioning Scorpion was used for underwater explosive trials at Rosyth. She was finally scrapped at Bo'ness in 1971 Condition: About EF

A \'New Deer\' Jock\'s South African War campaign medal pair: Private George Sim, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - QSA Medal: \'Defence of Ladysmith\' \'Laing\'s Nek\' & \'Belfast (4719 Pte. G. Sim, Gordon Highrs:) - KSA Medal. 2 x clasps \'South Africa\' 1901 & 1902 (4719 Pte. G. Sim, Gordon Highrs:) Medals & clasps verification: Both medals and all 5 x clasps verified per the respective medal rolls of the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, as under; - QSA Medal & 3 x clasps: Ref WO 100/203, the roll compiled & signed, Pietersburg, South Africa, 15 July 1901 - KSA Medal & 2 x clasps: WO 100/343, the roll compiled & signed, Sialkot, Punjab, British India, 6 April 1903 George Sim, eldest son of David Sim (described variously in 1881. 1891 & 1901 Census returns as a Railway \'Wayman\' / Mail Gig Driver / Hostler) and Isabella Sim (nee Horn) was a native of, New Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1875. The 1891 National Census for Scotland, records George employed as a \'Boot-Fitter\' at the age of 15. In 1891, George was the second oldest child in the family, in which he had 7 x siblings, comprised of 2 x sisters and 5 x brothers. Prior to joining the British Army, he was employed as a \'Shoemaker\'. George enlisted in the British Army at, Aberdeen, Scotland, on, 15 November 1892, and on the same day was posted to the Regimental Depot in Aberdeen, of the Gordon Highlanders. Prior to joining the regular army, George had been serving as a volunteer with his local infantry volunteer battalion, vis, 2nd Volunteer Battalion Gordon Highlanders. At time of enlistment he appears to have lied about his age, and claimed he was 18 years & 2 months. By the time he took his final discharge from the British Army on, 10 January 1905, he had served a total of 12 years & 57 days with both \'With the Colours\' & on the \'Army Reserve\', including 2 years & 100 days \'Active Service\' during the South African War, between, 24 September 1899 to 1 January 1901. During his service, James was awarded a third, second and firstclass certificate in education, as well as passing classes in instruction in \'Ambulance Drill\' The recipient\'s record of service was: - Home: 15/11/1892 - 05/09/1898 - British India: 06/09/1898 - 23/09/1899 - South Africa: 24/09/1899 - 01/01/1902 - British India: 02/01/1902 - 06/01/1905 - Home: 07/01/1905 - 10/01/1905 The recipient\'s notified next of kin recorded in his service papers was his father, David Sim, Buchan Buildings, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland The recipients service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives Gordon Highlanders 1899-1902: The Gordon Highlanders had the distinction of being the most decorated infantry regiment of the British Army for their service during the South African War, where both regular battalions (and several Volunteer Service Companies) earned the below following battle honours, as well as 6 x Victoria Crosses - Defence of Ladysmith (2/Gordons) - Paardeberg (1/Gordons) - South Africa 1899-1902 - Captain Matthew Fontaine Maury Meiklejohn (2/Gordons, for Elandslaagte, 1899) - Sergeant-Major William Robertson ( 2/Gordons, for Elandslaagte, 1899) - Captain Ernest Beachcroft Beckwith Towse (1/Gordons, for Magersfontein, 1899) - Lance-Corporal John Frederick Mackay (1/Gordons, for Crows Nest Hill, nr Johannesburg, 1900) - Captain William Eagleson Gordon (1/Gordons, for action nr Krugersdorp, 1900) - Captain David Reginald Younger (1/Gordons, for action nr Krugersdorp, 1900 - a posthumous award) Sold together with hard copy extract pages from the respective QSA & KSA medal rolls, and a copied set of the recipients service papers The medals mounted on card in the swing-style for display Condition: About GVF

A \'New Guinea\' theatre of war campaign medal group of 4: Private John William O\'Connor, late 39th Line of Communication Salvage Section, 2nd Australian Imperial Force - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp (VX128293 W. J. O’Connor) - The Pacific Star. No clasp (VX128293 W. J. O’Connor) - War Medal (VX128293 W. J. O’Connor) - Australia: Australia Service Medal (VX128293 W. J. O’Connor) The campaign medals are all officially impressed Australian issues The recipients service papers are extant and are held and accessible at the Australian National Archives John William O\'Connor was a native of Collingwood, Victoria, Australia, where he was born on, 10 January 1919. Prior to his enlistment in the 2nd Australian Imperial Force, at Bonegilla, Victoria, on, 6 March 1944, John had been resident at, Malvern, Victoria. and his notified next of kin was his Irene O\'Connor (nee Batten.) The Australian War Memorial Collections hold a number of photographs of the 39th Line of Communications Salvage Section, performing salvage duties in campaign theatre, New Guinea. The photos are dated variously from July 1944, where on, 29 July 1944, the unit was located at Nadzab, New Guinea. Private John William O\'Connor took his final discharge from the Australian Army, on, 15 January 1946 All medals fitted with their original silk ribands Condition: About EF

A \'North Shields Casualty\' & \'Lancashire Special Constabulary\' World Wars group of 5: Chief Inspector Isaac William Walton, Lancashire Special Constabulary (Seaforth Group) late 1st/5th Battalion (Territorial Force) Northumberland Fusiliers The group of 5 x medals comprise: - British War Medal. Silver issue (66758 Pte. I. W. Walton. North\'d Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (66758 Pte. I. W. Walton. North\'d Fus.) - Defence Medal - Coronation Medal 1953 - Special Constabulary. GVI \'Long Service 1946\' (Group Ldr. Isaac W. Walton) Important: Private Isaac William Walton is confirmed \'Wounded-in-Action\' (Gunshot & Shrapnel) 10 April 1918, during the German \'Spring Offensive\' while serving with 1/5th Battalion (Territorial Force) Northumberland Fusiliers Note: The Great War & Coronation Medals all verified as entitled per the respectful medal rolls as under: - British War & Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/722, the medal roll showing recipient served with 1/5 Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers - Coronation Medal 1953 (United Kingdom Issue): Recipient shown as Chief Inspector, Lancashire Special Constabulary and that the medal was allocated under U.K. Section 8 Isaac William Walton, son of Issac Walton (Inspector, Tynemouth Constabulary) and Hannah Walton (nee Jackson) a native of North Shields, Northumberland, England, was born at, Tilery House, Tilery Road, Stockton, Durham, England on 27 July 1899. Isaac was the youngest of four children, comprising elder brothers; Percy Jackson Walton (Killed-in-Action serving as a Second-Lieutenant with the West Yorkshire Regiment, in 1917 & formerly served with 28th Infantry Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force); Frederick Chester Walton, and a sister, Edith Evelyn Walton. Isaac was only 1 year and 5 months of age when his father, Inspector Walton, died at the young age of 37 years. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales records the Walton family (mother and all 4 x children) residing at 57 Norfolk Street, North Shields, Northumberland, England, at which time Isaac\'s mother, Hannah, is recorded as a \'Widow\' and shown as \'Head\' of the family Described as a \'Clerk\', Isaac Walton - still a teenager - enlisted in the British Army, at North Shields, Northumberland, on 10 September 1917, under the terms \'Duration of the War\'. For basic training, Isaac was initially posted to the 5th Training Reserve Battalion located at Rugeley Camp, Yorkshire, and subsequently completed his basic training after serving in succession with the 53rd (Young Soldiers) Battalion Training Reserve (Northumberland Fusiliers) and lastly with 51st (Graduated) Battalion Training Reserve (Northumberland Fusiliers). After completion of his training, Private Isaac Walton was posted to the 1st/5th Battalion (Territorial Force) Northumberland Fusiliers, with which unit he was serving when he first entered theatre of war \'France\' on 4 April 1918. Only 6 days after arriving in France and being sent to the \'Front Line\' - during the desperate fighting of the German \'Spring Offensive\' - Isaac was \'Wounded-in-Action\' with GSW (or Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound) on 10 April 1918 (service papers refer). Private Walton took his final discharge from the British Army on 21 January 1919, at which time he was transferred to the Z Class Army Reserve. At the time of discharge, Isaac had served 1 year 137 days with the British Army The 1939 National Register for England & Wales (compiled circa April 1939) records Isaac Walton, described as an Insurance Inspector \'Fire & Accident\' (he is reported to have been employed with the Prudential Insurance company, where he was Head of Department with coverage for Liverpool, Hereford & Cardiff) and residing at, 20 Glenby Avenue, Crosby, Lancashire, where he lived with his wife Agnes Walton (nee Riley), whom he had married at Tynemouth, Northumberland, England, in 1926. Isaac Walton was a long serving member (21 years) of the Lancashire Special Constabulary, where he was Chief Inspector at, Seaforth, Lancashire. He retired from his service with the \'Specials\' in September 1960. Isaac\'s first wife, Agnes, died in 1958, and the following year he married for a second time, when he wed Irene Shand, and relocated to Wallasey Cheshire, where the couple lived at, 37 Vyner Road, Wallasey. Isaac William Walton died at Wallasey on 1 March 1964 The recipients service papers are extant and held at The National Archives. In addition, see the genealogical website \'Ancestry\' for associated biographical information including portrait photographs of the recipient in military and police uniform - the latter with ribbons up - that have been illustrated in the website listing for illustrative reference purposes only Sold together with hard copy of the recipients Medal Index Card The medals mounted for display on card in the court-style Condition: GVF

A \'North West Europe\' Second World War & Long Service Medal Group of 5: Private Ernest William Harry Barlow, 2nd Battalion Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry - The 1939-1945 Star - The France & Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - LSGC. GVI Regular Army (5376725 Pte. E. W. H. Barlow. Oxf. & Bucks L.I.) 2nd Battalion Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry 1922-1945: In March 1922 the battalion arrived in Rawalpindi, British India, later moving to Razmak in Waziristan on the North-West Frontier. In 1929 the battalion moved to Maymo in Upper Burma and then to Rangoon. In 1934 the battalion returned to India, initially to Bareilly and then to Mhow where it remained until it left India in June 1940, arriving home the following month 2/OBLI returned to England in July 1940, and in October 1941 was converted to perform the new role of an airborne battalion, specifically as glider infantry, being attached to the 31st Brigade that was redesignated the 1st Airlanding Brigade and became part of the 1st Airborne Division. In mid-1943 1st Airlanding Brigade was transferred, to become part of the 6th Airlanding Brigade in 6th Airborne Division. During the early hours of D-Day, 6 June 1944, 2/OBLI landed by 'Glider' at several locations behind the enemy lines in Normandy, France, and remained in campaign theatre 'North West Europe' through to the end of the Second World War Ernest William Harry Barlow, was a native o,f Kings Norton. Worcestershire, England, where he was born on 14 February 1907. Ernest Barlow enlisted in the British Army circa 1925, and on enlistment was posted to the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry - his unique army number being in the block allocated to the OBLI in 1920. After completing his training at the regimental depot, Ernest was subsequently posted to the 2nd Battalion Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry - and with which battalion he appears to have continued to served during the Second World War, and until taking his discharge from the British Army) then deployed in British India. Ernest subsequently served in Burma, for which he is confirmed as being awarded the India General Service Medal 1908 with clasp 'Burma 1930-32' (reference the respective campaign medal roll WO 100/496). Ernest, returned to India, where in 1937, he married Winifred Steventon (another native of Kings Norton) at the port city of Karachi. 2/OBLI returned to the United Kingdom in 1940, and in October 1941 was converted to as an airborne battalion, specifically as glider infantry, and became became part of the 1st Airborne Division. In mid-1943 2/OBLI was transferred, to become part of the 6th Airlanding Brigade in 6th Airborne Division the regiment landing by Glider in the early hours of D-Day. Whether Ernest was one of the 2/OBLI landed by Glider on D-Day, is not known, but the presence of the France & Germany Star in the group confirms his service in North West Europe campaign theatre circa 1944-1945. Ernest William Harry Barlow, is confirmed as having died on, 12 July 1990, at which time he had been living at West Towyn, Abergele ,Clwyd, Wales. Ernest was succeed by his wife Winifred Barlow, who died in Wales, sometime during the second quarter of 1992 The medals all retaining their original lengths of silk medal ribands as issued Condition: EF

A \'Perth\' Jock\'s South African War campaign medal pair: Private James Barbour, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - QSA: \'Defence of Ladysmith\' \'Laing\'s Nek\' & \'Belfast (6053 Pte. J. Barbour, Gordon Highrs:) - KSA Medal. 2 x clasps \'SA 01\' \'SA 02\' (6053 Pte. J. Barbour, Gordon Highrs:) Medals and clasps verification: Both medals and all 5 x clasps verified per the respective medal rolls of the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, as under; - QSA Medal & 3 x clasps: Ref WO 100/203, the roll compiled & signed in-the field, at Pietersburg, South Africa, 15 July 1901 - KSA Medal & 2 x clasps: Ref WO 100/343, the roll compiled & signed at Sialkot, Punjab, British India, 6 April 1903 James Barbour, second son of Robert Barbour (an \'Engine Fitter\') and Martha Barbour (nee Grieve) was a native of, Perth, Perthshire, where he was born circa 1875 (the 1881 & 1891 Census returns refer). The 1891 National Census for Scotland, records James employed as a \'Warehouse Porter\' and residing with his parents at, 164 Crookston Street, Kinning Park, Govan, Glasgow, Scotland. Prior to Joining the British Army, he was employed as a \'Grocer\'. James enlisted in the British Army at, Glasgow, Scotland, on, 25 June 1877, and on the same day was posted to the Gordon Highlanders. Prior to joining the regular army, James had been serving as a volunteer with his local infantry volunteer battalion, vis 1st Volunteer Battalion Highland Light Infantry. At time of enlistment his age was, 22 years & 4 months. By the time he took his final discharge from the British Army on, 24 June 1909, he had served a total of 12 years service both \'With the Colours\' & on the Army Reserve\', including 2 years & 100 days \'Active Service\' during the South African War, between, 24 September 1899 to 1 January 1901. During his service, James was awarded a third, second and firstclass certificate in education, as well as passing classes in instruction in \'Ambulance Drill\' The recipient\'s record of service was: - Home: 25/06/1897 - 05/09/1898 - British India: 06/09/1898 - 23/09/1899 - South Africa: 24/09/1899 - 01/01/1902 - British India: 02/01/1902 - 15/02/1903 - Home: 16/02/1903 - 24/06/1909 The recipient\'s notified next of kin recorded in his service papers was his father, Robert Barbour (Snr) residing at, 164 Crookston Street, Glasgow, Scotland, together with the name of the recipient\'s his elder brother Robert Barbour (Jnr) The recipients service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives Gordon Highlanders 1899-1902: The Gordon Highlanders had the distinction of being the most decorated infantry regiment of the British Army for their service during the South African War, where both regular battalions (and several Volunteer Service Companies) earned the below following battle honours, as well as 6 x Victoria Crosses - Defence of Ladysmith (2/Gordons) - Paardeberg (1/Gordons) - South Africa 1899-1902 - Captain Matthew Fontaine Maury Meiklejohn (2/Gordons, for Elandslaagte, 1899) - Sergeant-Major William Robertson ( 2/Gordons, for Elandslaagte, 1899) - Captain Ernest Beachcroft Beckwith Towse (1/Gordons, for Magersfontein, 1899) - Lance-Corporal John Frederick Mackay (1/Gordons, for Crows Nest Hill, nr Johannesburg, 1900) - Captain William Eagleson Gordon (1/Gordons, for action nr Krugersdorp, 1900) - Captain David Reginald Younger (1/Gordons, for action nr Krugersdorp, 1900 - a posthumous award) Sold together with hard copy extract pages from the respective QSA & KSA medal rolls, and cover page from the recipients service papers Condition: VF

A \'Peterhead Loon\'s\' Great War casualty campaign medal group of 3: Private John Davidson, 5th (Buchan & Formartin) Battalion Gordon Highlanders, 51st Highland Division - 1914-15 Star (2150. Pte. J. Davidson. Gord. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2150. Pte. J. Davidson. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2150. Pte. J. Davidson. Gordons.) 1914 Volunteer Enlistment: John Davidson is confirmed as being a very early Great War volunteer enlistment. The local \'Buchan Observer and East Aberdeenshire Advertiser\' newspaper issue of 20th October 1914, published \'5th Battalion (Buchan & Formartine) Gordon Highlanders - Regimental Roll. The roll contained the names and address of the Officers & Other Ranks of the local Gordons Territorial Force Battalion who had volunteered for \'foreign service\'. The roll is arranged by Company & locality. Under \"C\" Company (Peterhead) are included the details of 2150 Private John Davidson, resident of, 41 Windmill Street, Peterhead Medals Verification: The Great War campaign medals all verified as issued per the respective medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders, as under: a). 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2800 (shows first entered theatre of war \'France\', 2 May 1915, and \'Dissembodied\' 1 April 1919) b). British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/1661 (5/Gordon, shown later re-numbered 240448) c). Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1661 (5/Gordon, shown later re-numbered 240448) Note: The 5th (Service) Battalion Gordon Highlanders, first entered theatre of war, France, on, 2 May 1915, with the battalion disembarking at, Boulogne, France, on 3 May 1915 The medals mounted in the court-style on a flock backed board for display purposes Sold together with some hard-copy photocopied research Condition: VF

A \'Pioneering Meteorologist\'s Great War medal pair: Director-General of Observatories, James Herman Field, C.S.I., late 19th Agra Company, Royal Engineers. Indian Defence Force - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt. J. H. Field.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Capt. J. H. Field.) Note: The riband of the C.S.I. is not included in the sale, and is only here shown for reference and provenance purposes Awarded C.S.I.:Companion of the Order of the Star of India (C.S.I.) that was published in the London Gazette issue of, 3 June 1919 James Herman Field was born in Islington, Middlesex, on 23 December 1872 and was educated at Highgate Grammar School and St. John’s College, Cambridge. He served as meteorologist with the Indian Meteorological Department, and was ultimately advanced Director-General of Observatories (Indian Meteorological Department) in, December 1924. During the Great War he served as a Captain in the 19th Agra Company, Indian Defence Force from 1 April 1917. He retired from the Indian Meteorological Department in March 1928, and for his services was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Star of India. James Hermann Field, died in England, on, 19 May 1937 Sold together with some hard-copy research A scarce opportunity to acquire. at reasonable cost, the only named medals awarded to an Officer who was later awarded the valuable and highly prized Companion of the Star of India Condition: About EF

A \'Poacher\' Warrant Officer\'s Second World War, post-war Palestine & long service medal group of 4: Sergeant-Major Alexander Bernard Lowe, Royal Lincolnshire Regiment - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI \'Palestine 1945-48\' (4798234 W.O. Cl.2 A. Lowe. R. Lincolns.) - Military LSGC. GVI type II \'Regular Army\' (4798234 Sgt. A. B. Lowe. R. Lincolns.) Medal & clasp verification: The General Service Medal and clasp verified as entitled per the below cited regimental medal roll of the Lincolnshire Regiment: - GSM 918 with Palestine 1945-48 clasp: Ref WO 100/530 (the roll compiled and signed at York, England, on, 6 January 1949) Alexander Bernard Lowe, son of Claude Philip Lowe and Ethel May Lowe (nee Holland) was a native of Nottingham, England, where he was born on, 20 February 1911. Alexander\'s father, served during the Great War with the 7th (Service) Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment, and was \'Killed-in-Action\' on, during his deployment on the Ypres Salient in Belgium. Alexander joined the British Army circa 1930, and was posted to his father\'s former regiment, the Lincolnshire Regiment, at which time he was allocated the unique Army number No. 4798234 from the block 4792001-4848000 that had been allocated to the Lincolnshire Regiment in 1920, and from which block all subsequent enlistees to the regiment were given their unique army numbers sequentially in the period 1920 to circa 1941. Alexander Lowe married Hedwig Aloisia Fleck (who had been born in 1922, and almost certainly a foreign national) at, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, in 1951. Alexander is recorded to have died at, England, on. All medals fitted with their original silk ribands, and mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining its long-hinged pin and clasp fittings See item code 2253 for the 1914-15 Star awarded to the recipient\'s father, who was Killed-in-Action\' during the Great War, while serving with the Lincolnshire Regiment Condition: About GVF

A \'Pristine\' Territorial Force Great War campaign medal group of 3: Driver Francis \'Frank\' Tillie, Army Service Corps - British War Medal. Silver issue (T4-186208 Dvr. F. Tillie. A.S.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (T4-186208 Dvr. F. Tillie. A.S.C.) - Territorial Force War Medal (T4-186208 Dvr. F. Tillie. A.S.C.) The medals sold together with: - 3 x white card named boxes of issue (a/f) The medals all contained retaining their original long lengths of bright un-used silk \'moire\' ribands Medal verification: All medals verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of the Army Service corps, cited below: - British War Medal: WO 329/2007 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/2007 - Territorial Force War Medal: WO 329/3269 (records medal issued to recipient in 1923) Francis \'Frank\' Tillie, only son of Francis Tillie (a Shop Porter) & Janet Tillie (nee Ross), was a native of Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, where was born circa 1896. At the time of the compilation of the 1901 National Census for Scotland, Francis s recorded living with his parents and 2 x elder sibling sisters, vis Mary Ross Tillie & Jane Reid Tillie, at the family residence located at, 21 Deanhaugh Street, Edinburgh. Francis \'Frank\' Tillie survived the Great War, and returned to his native Scotland after taking his demobilisation form the British Army. The Edinburgh Electoral Register 1919 records \'Frank\' at a resident of , St. Stephen Street, Edinburgh and described as a \'Soldier\' (assdent voter). Francis \'Frank\' Tillie married Mary Ann Ballantine at Edinburgh, in, 1925. Francis \'Frank\' Tillie is recorded to have died in Edinburgh, Scotland, sometime in 1982 A choice grouping, virtually pristine, and unlikely to be bettered as a TFWM combination in such outstanding condition Condition: EF

A \'Railwayman\'s\' Delhi Durbar & Long Service Medal Pair: Volunteer George Herbert Kennedy, 1st Battalion Bombay Baroda and Central India Railway Volunteer Rifles A 'Railwayman's' Delhi Durbar & Long Service Medal Pair: Volunteer George Herbert Kennedy, 1st Battalion Bombay Baroda and Central India Railway Volunteer Rifles - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue - Volunteer Force Long Service Medal (India & the Colonies). GV issue (Voltr. G. H. Kennedy 1st Bn B. B. & C.I. Ry. Voltr Rfls.) Important: Both medals verified as under: - Durbar Medal 1911: 1 of 43 x awarded to unit (Ref 'The Auxiliary Force India and its predecessors' (Alan Harfield, 2015) - Volunteer Long Service Medal (India & the Colonies): Awarded per Army Order 86 of March 1915 George Herbert Kennedy, son of John George Kennedy (1866-1939, late of 11 Cantonments, Neemuch in Central retired European retired railway railway employee European, ex B.B.& C.I.) was born circa 1887 at Bombay and entered the Bombay Baroda and Central India Railway Volunteer Rifles as a teenage cadet volunteer. He is confirmed upon the Roll for the Delhi Durbar 1911 from the Railway Board Civil Allotment and was a Clerk in the Bombay, Baroda & Central India Railway Engineer's Office (Construction) upon his marriage in 1912. Chief Clerk at Mahaluxmi, Bombay in 1914. George Kennedy was awarded his Long Service Medal was issued in March 1915 (Army Order 86, refers). George latterly served as Acting Secretary, in the Agents and General Managers Office, and in addition held the appointment of Justice of the Peace. George Kennedy, died of a bleeding ulcer on 30 September 1942 and was buried at the Pro-Cathedral of the Holy Name, Bombay, India Sold together with a quantity of hard-copy research Condition: GVF

A \'Railwayman\'s\' Great War campaign medal group of 3: Private Cyril George Ralph Norman Stone, 11th Battalion South Wales Borderers, late 5/Bn S.W.B., 16th Royal Welch Fusiliers & Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry - 1914-15 Star (21964 Pte. C. G. R. N. Stone. S. Wales Bord.) - British War Medal. Silver (21964 Pte. C. G. R. Stone. S. Wales. Bord.) - Interallied Victory Medal (21964 Pte. C. G. R. Stone. S. Wales. Bord.) Medals Verification: All medals verified as entitled & issued per the respective Great War medal rolls of the South Wales Borderers as under: - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2745 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1371 Cyril George Ralph Norman Stone was born in Sussex in 1890 and worked for the Great Western Railways from 1908. He left without notice in March 1915 in order to join the South Wales Borderers, serving with the 11th Battalion in France from 3 December 1915. Subsequently served with 5th Battalion South Wales Borderers, 16th Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers (regimental number 70578) & lastly with the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry (regimental number). He returned to the Railways in May 1919 The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing-style, suspended from their original, now faded & slightly frayed silk moire ribands. The reverse of the mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Toned GVF

A \'Rathkenny\' Ulsterman\'s South African War campaign pair: Private Robert Quate, 1st & 2nd Battalions Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers - QSA Medal. Silver \'CC\' \'TH\' \'ROL\' \'BELF\' \'OFS\' (6014 Pte. R. Quate. Rl: Innis: Fus:) - KSA Medal. 2 x clasps \'SA 01\' \'SA 02\' (6014 Pte. R. Quate. Innis: Fus:) Important: The extant \'Pension\' papers of Private Robert Quate, that are held and accessible at The National Archives indicate that he was \'Wounded-in-Action\' in 1914 Both medals and all 7 x clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of 1st & 2nd Battalions Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers - QSA clasps \'CC\' \'TH\' \'ROL\' \'BELF\' (ref WO 100/183) - QSA clasp \'OFS\' (ref WO 100/183) - KSA & 2 x clasps (ref WO 100/329) Note In addition to above the recipient was also entitled to a 1914 Star trio (the medal index card and medal rolls do not show any issuance of clasp or roses) albeit the recipient was \'Wounded\' prior to November 1914. The recipients service papers are extant and can be accessed at The National Archives Robert Quate, son of Samuel Quate & Mary Brogan Quate, was a native of the Parish of Skerry, Rathkenny, Co Antrim, Ulster, where he was born circa 1879. Describing his trade as a \'Labourer\', Robert attested for the British Army, and service with the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, at Belfast on 12 August 1898. After completion of basic training at the regimental depot, Robert was posted to 1st Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers on 22 November 1898, with which battalion he was to remain - including campaign service in South Africa during the Boer War - until being posted to the 2nd battalion of the regiment on 8 January 1903. Private Quate was transferred to the Army Reserve on 11 August 1906, and was discharged on completion of his first period of engagement on 11 August 1910. Attested 3rd \'Militia\' Battalion R.I.F. on 23 September 1910. Robert was mobilized in 1914, and served overseas in France & Flanders with 2nd Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers between 23 August 1914 to 22 October 1914, during which time he was \'Wounded-in-Action\' on wrist of right hand. Returning to the United Kingdom on 23 October 1914, Private Quate took his final discharge from the British Army on 15 May 1915. During his service with the British Army, Robert served overseas as under; - South Africa: 5 November 1899 - 24 October 1903 (3 years 354 days) - Egypt: 25 October 1903 - 13 March 1906 (2 years 140 days) - France: 23 August 1914 - 22 October 1914 (61 days) Medals mounted for display purposes on a metal mounting bar Condition: VF

A \'Red Cap\'s\' Great War and Long Service Medal Group of 3: Private Frederick \'Fred\' Ogden Military Foot Police, late 1st Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment and who later served as an Air Ministry Warden in 1939 - British War Medal. Silver issue (4525 Pte. F. Ogden. Linc. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (4525 Pte. F. Ogden. Linc. R.) - Military LS&GC. GV 1st type (3681937 Pte. F. Ogden. M.F.P.) Important: The Great War medals confirmed as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War, per the respective Medal Roll of the Military Foot Police (ref W 329/2130) that was compiled and signed at the Military Foot Police Record Office, Aldershot, Hampshire, England on 8 July 1920 Note: The above referenced medal roll shows that Private Ogden served in theatre of war \'France & Flanders\' between 27 January 1916 to 11 November 1918 Frederick Ogden, son of John Ogden (Agricultural Labourer) & Elizabeth Ogden (nee Kitchen) was a native of Wellingore, Lincolnshire, England, where he was born on 7 March 1887. The 1891 Census records living with his parents and, at that time, 4 x siblings (3 x brothers and 1 x younger sister - in total Frederick had 10 x siblings (5 x brothers & 5 x sisters) ) the family living at, 7 Vicarage Street, Wellingore, Seaford Lincolnshire, at which time he is described as a scholar. By the time of the 1911 Census, Frederick Ogden is recorded as serving as a Private soldier with 1st Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment, at which time he was stationed at Kirkee Cantonment, India. Frederick first entered a theatre of war, while serving with 1st Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment later transferring to the Military Foot Police. The 1939 National Register for England & Wales (compiled circa April 1939) records Frederick Ogden, residing at,Splott Cottage, Glamorganshire, Wales, at which time he was employed as an Air Ministry Warden. Frederick Ogden died at North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England, sometime during the second quarter 1952, at which time he was 65 years of age The medals fitted with their original long length silk ribands Condition: GVF

A \'Red Hackles\' Korean War & Mau Mau Rebellion campaign medal group of 3: Private J. Reilly, 1st Battalion Black Watch - Korea Medal 1950-1953 (22774640 Pte. J. Reilly. B.W.) - Africa General Service Medal. EIIR issue & clasp \'Kenya\' (22774640 Pte. J. Reilly. B.W.) - United Nations Service Medal: With clasp \'Korea\' Between June 1952 - July 1953, 1st Battalion Black Watch served in Korea, with 29th Infantry Brigade. During their service in Korea, the regiment were deployed on several tours of the frontline position referred to as \'The Hook\', and earned the below following battle honours; - The Hook 1952 - Korea 1952-53 During the Korean War, 1st Battalion Black Watch suffered the loss of 58 x \'All-Ranks\' Killed or Died\', with very many more \'Wounded\'. The battalion sailed from, Pusan, Korea, on, 13 July 1953, and arrived in their next overseas location, Kenya Colony, on, 1 August 1953, where they replaced the 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers, in the 39th Infantry Brigade. 1/BW was soon dispersed at various locations around the Rift Valley region; A Coy with battalion HQ at Nyeri; B Coy at Gilgil, with C & D Coy\'s at Ol Joro Orok near Thompson Falls Uncommonly for the era, the Black Watch has been blessed with some very useful \'Other Ranks\' memoirs published in the past decade, that cover in good detail, the regiments campaign service in Korea and later Kenya. The two memoirs we can recommend for background reading are: 1).\'Tougher Than Bullets\' (Harold Davis, 2013): This covers the Korean War - the author, who was wounded in Korea, was more famously known as a professional footballer with Rangers Football Club 2). \'Letters From The Forest\' (Peter Grant, 2017): This covers the Mau-Mau Rebellion in Kenya Colony A fine post-war campaign medal group to the 1st Battalion Black Watch Condition: Mostly about GVF

A \'Red Hackles\' Salonika Theatre \'Wounded-in-Action\' Silver War Badge & Great War Campaign Medals: Private Alexander Buchan, 10th (Service) Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S/17844 Pte. A. Buchan. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S/17844 Pte. A. Buchan. R. Highrs.) - Silver War Badge (B254624) - in original numbered card box of issue Wounded-in-Action: Private Alexander 10th Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) is confirmed having been 'Wounded-in-Action' in the Balkans, during the Batlle of Doiran where 10/RH fought against Bulgarian troops, April-May 1917. During which battle he is recorded to have received 'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wounds', or, GSW, to his 'Right Knee'. Reference 'Hospital admission and discharge registers' of the 28th General Hospital (Salonika 5-19 May 1917) held in the File Series MH 106/1336 at the National Archives Note: The SWB complete with vertical hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued Important: All awards, verified as the recipients full entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal roll of the Black Watch, & Silver War Badge roll, referenced below: - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1353 - Silver War Badge: Ref WO 329/3067 Alexander Buchan, enlisted for the British Army on 16 June 1916, and was posted to the 10th (Service) Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch). He served overseas in Salonika, fighting against the Bulgarians, where he was Wounded-in-Action in May 1917. Alexander Buchan took his discharge from the British Army on 29 May 1919 Sold together with hard-copy photocopied extract pages from the respective Silver War Badge roll & Medal Index Card, the former confirming that the SWB with unique number B254624, was issued to Alexander Buchan Condition: About EF

A \'Red Hackle\'s Delhi Durbar Medalist & Great War \'Killed-in-Action medal group of 4: Private James McRitchie, 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), late 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - 1914 Star. No clasp (1071 Pte J. McRitchie. 2/R.Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1071 Pte. J. McRitchie. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal. Naming erased - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (1071 Pte J. McRitchie RH) Portrait Photograph: A splendid captioned \'India\' posed portrait photograph of the recipient, wearing full dress \'uniform\' in kilt was published in the Dundee Courier issue of , 19 June 1915 (see images attached) Wounded-in-Action: Private James McRitchie is confirmed having been \'Wounded-in-Action\' in France & Flanders, sometime between end of December 1914 and 7 January 1915, while serving with 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), reference the long list of regimental casualties published in the \'The Courier\' issue of 11 January 1915, the list being pre-ambled: Quote, BLACK WATCH AND SEAFORTHS HARD HIT MANY WOUNDED SCOTSMEN IN LATEST CASAULTY LISTS The following casualties in the Expeditionary Force are reported under from General Headquarters under date 7 January, 1915..... Unquote. Evidently Private McRitchie, would have spent some time recovering from his wounds, after which recuperation he was then posted to the 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - retaining the same regimental number! Killed-in-Action: Lance-Corporal James McRitchie is then recorded as having been \'Killed-in-Action\' in France, on 9 May 1915, during the Battle of \'Aubers Ridge\' - he was originally posted as \'Missing\', on 9 May 1915 subsequently changed to \'Killed-in-Action\' after investigation amongst survivors The body of Lance-Corporal McRitchie was never recovered from the battlefield, and his life and ultimate supreme sacrifice is now commemorated in perpetuity on a memorial panel at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission \'Le Touret Memorial\' located at Pas-de-Calais, France Prior to his death in action, James had bequeathed his \'Soldiers Effects\' and money credits with the British Army, to his parents and siblings Medal(s) verification: The Delhi Durbar Medal confirmed as entitled, together with the recipients Great War campaign medals, on the respective medal rolls of the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), cited below: - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue: Ref WO 100/400 - 1914 Star & dated clasp: Ref WO 329/2460 - British War Medal. Silver issdue: Ref WO 329/1351 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1351 James McRitchie, the first born son of James McRitchie (a Plasterer) & Catherine McRitchie (nee Flynn), was a native of Dundee, Scotland, where he was born on 2 March 1881. Growing up in Dundee, James was the eldest child of a family that included 5 x other siblings, comprised of 3 x brothers, Peter, Thomas and William, and 2 x sisters, Isabella and Bella. Prior to enlisting in the British Army James McRitchie is recorded in the 1901 National Census for Scotland, employed as a \'Cabman\', and residing with his parents and siblings at, 2 Court Street, Dundee (by 1915 the family were then residing at Wolesley Street, Dundee). James is confirmed to have enlisted in the British Army, during the last week of November 1907, and was posted to his ,local home town infantry unit, the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Regiment (No 1070 enlisted on 27 November 1907 & No 1078 had enlisted on 30 November 1907). Subsequently posted to 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) he served overseas in British India. During his service in British India, Jameshad the distinction of serving at the great imperial assemblage - the Delhi Durbar - held at Delhi in December 1911, and the only time a ruling British monarch visited British India - and whereat the 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders provided the Guard of Honour at the Durbar ceremonies. The 2nd Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), received new regimental colours from the King Emperor, Geirge V, at Delhi, and silver Durbar medals were issued to \'selected\' all-ranks of the regiment, including an award to James McRitchie (the medal roll refers). In August 1914, James was serving at Bareilly Cantonment, India, where his battalion was a constituent unit of the mixed Bareilly Brigade, Meerut Division of the Army in India. Meerut Division was mobilized for war service and embarked from India for France on 21 September 1914, with the 2nd Royal Highlanders disembarking at Marseilles, France, on 12 October 1914. James McRitchie served during the Great War with the2/Black Watch in the French theatre of war from 12 October 1914. He was \'Killed-inAction\' on, 9 May 1915. On the latter date the Battalion were engaged during the Battle of Aubers Ridge, the Regimental History gives the following: Condition: GVF

A \'Regimental-Colours Best Shot\' medal pair to a veteran of the Waziristan Campaign 1936-1937 & Burma 1941-1945: Company Sergeant Major W. M. Gould, 1st Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment The pair of medals comprise: - Northamptonshire Regiment: Best Shot Medal. Gilt with clasps \'Bisley 1937\' \'1937\' \'1938\' (LVIII Shooting Colours 1937 L/C. W. Gould) - Northamptonshire Regiment: Best Shot Medal. Bronze with clasp \'1952\' (C.S.M. W. Gould) Both medals complete with their original silk ribands in the regimental colours of the Northampton Regiment, each retaining the original brooch fittings with hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued, and sold contained in their respective Phillips of Aldershot blue card boxes of issue Important: The recipient is verified as being entitled and issued with the India General Service Medal 1936 with clasp \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment (ref 100/498 ) that was compiled and signed at, Dinapore, India, on 26 November 1938, at which time the recipient is shown listed as No 5884167 Lance-Corporal W. M. Gould 1st Battalion Northanptonshire Regiment served in British & Burma from 1932-1945. During the Second World War the unit that served in the Burma Campaign and India throughout the war with the 32nd Indian Infantry Brigade, 20th Indian Infantry Division A fine pair of regimental medals to a long serving senior NCO of 1st Battalion the Northamptonshire Regiment (the 58th)! Condition: About EF

A \'Regimentally Rare\' Great War era campaign and long service medal pair to the Indian Volunteers: Private Arnold Cecil McCready, Calcutta Scottish, Auxiliary Force India late 44th Calcutta Scottish, Indian Defence Force A). British War Medal. Silver issue (719 Pte. A. C. McCready, Cal. Scottish. A.F.) B). Volunteer Force Long Service Medal (India & the Colonies), G.V.R. (Pte. A. C. McCready, 44/Calcutta Scottish I.D.F.) The VLSM with minor official correction to unit only, and exactly as issued Note: All BWM's issued to the Calcutta Scottish A.F.I., are named 'A.F.' - the extant medal index cards for recipients all showing the designation 'Cal. Scottish. A.F.' Medal verification The award of the Volunteer Long Service Medal was published per India Army Order 693 of 1919 - and rare Rarity: The issue of the VLSM named to unit designation '44/Calcutta Scottish I.D.F.' is extremely rare to the Calcutta Scottish, with only 3 x awards issued thus named - the designation '44/Calcutta Scottish I.D.F.' was only a short lived unit style, that was used on the formation of the 'Indian Defence Force' (1916-1920) See item code 21590 for a related British War Medal to a McCready that served with the 37th Calcutta Presidency Battalion Arnold Cecil McCready, son of William 'Willie' Cecil McCready (Inspector of Police (1858-1895)) and Emily Florence McCready (nee Watling, whose father was also an Inspector of Police in Calcutta) was a Eurasian of British descent, was born in Calcutta, British India, on, 15 November 1883. Arnold was employed with the Customs Department of the Government of India (by 1924 he held the post of 'Appraiser'), and when not working, was both an an avid volunteer soldier and a brilliant all-round sportsman, the local Calcutta based newspapers of the early 20th Century containing numerous mentions of Arnold's prowess as a competitive sportsman (football in particular) and participation in the major events of the Calcutta Sporting Calendar. Arnold (40) married Muriel Winifred Le Frank (28) at, St. John's Church, Calcutta, on, 1 June 1929. Arnold and his family migrated to Canada, sometime prior to India gaining independence, as he is recorded employed as a Civil Servant, resident at Crown Street, Vancouver, reference an electoral register dated 1945. Arnold Cecil McCready is recorded as having died at, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on, 5 November 1971, prior to his death he had been resident at, Jervis Street, Vancouver. An obituary was published in 'The Province' issue of 8 November 1971 Calcutta Scottish: The lineage & chronology of the Calcutta Scottish was: - 1914: Calcutta Scottish raised as a volunteer infantry regiment - 1917: 44th Calcutta Scottish (Indian Defence Force, I.D.F.) - 1920: The Calcutta Scottish (Auxiliary Force, India, A.F.I.) - 1947: Regiment was disbanded on demise of the Auxiliary Force India See item code 21590 for a related British War Medal to a McCready that served with the 37th Calcutta Presidency Battalion Condition: GVF

A \'Renamed\' Victorian era campaign medal group of 3: Conductor & Lieutenant I. S. Ingram, 78th Highlanders late 71st Highland Light Infantry - India General Service Medal 1854-95. Silver issue with clasp 'Umbeyla' (Ensign I. S. Ingram HM 71st H.L.I.) - Abyssinia Medal 1867 (Lieut. I. S. Ingram 78th Highrs.) - Ashantee Medal 1873-74 (Condr. I. S. Ingram 78th Highdrs.) Important: Each medal has had the original naming removed and thence, each medal has been privately re-named The IGS with loose claw & Abyssinia with usual re-fixed suspension Possibly - notwithstanding the medals being renamed - this fantasy group 'may' have been used by the 'Cashiered' Officer James Scott Ingram (born Bareilly, Bengal Presidency, India, in 1829) and who fell foul of higher authority while on attachment to the Public Works Department in India, during which stint he was involved in the misappropriation of funds - and debunked to avoid trial and conviction by Court Martial. He was subsequently listed as 'Removed' w.e.f. 12 December 1866, from Indian Army Lists Condition: Mostly VF

A \'Replica\' group of 5 x Second World War campaign medals representing service with the 8th Army & continuous service with the 51st Highland Division 1941-1945 - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Africa Star. with clasp \'8th Army\' - The Italy Star - The France & Germany Star - War Medal Note: All campaign stars are all un-marked replica\'s struck and retailed by Worcestershire Medal Services Ltd. The War medal only marked \'copy\' on reverse The medals all professionally swing-mounted suspended form a white metal mounting bar, this latter retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

A \'Rogue Policeman\'s\' South African War campaign medal pair: Corporal Rudolph Ernest Balzer, Cape Police District 1 - Queen\'s South Africa. \'Cape Colony\' \'Orange Free State\' (2090 Pte R. Balzer. Cape P. D. 1.) - King\'s South Africa. \'South Africa 1901\' & \'South Africa 1902\' (2090 L-Cpl. R. Balzer. Cape P. D. 1.) Rogue Policeman: Corporal Balzer\'s service papers are endorsed as under: Quote, Dismissed 16.11.03 \'Falsification of Books\' Unquote. Medals and clasps verification: Both medals and all 4 x clasps confirmed as entield per the respective medal rolls of the Cape Police District 1 as under; - QSA Medal & 2 x clasps: Ref WO 100/240 compiled & signed King William\'s Town 12/02/1903 - KSA Medal & 2 x clasps: Ref WO 100/359 compiled & signed Cape Town 19/12/05 & 06/08/06. Shows Balzer\'s service as 15/08/00 - 31/05/02 Rudolph Ernest Balzer (1883-1975), third son of Saxony, Germany, born settler parents Friedrich Wilhelm Balzer & Wilhelmine Friedericke Balzer (nee Gombert) was born in King\'s William Town, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa on, 5 July 1883. Rudolph was one of 12 children born to his German parents, comprising 5 x daughters & 7 x sons. Described as a \'Farmer\' and claiming to be 18 years of age, Rudolph attested for the Cape Police at King William\'s Town, on, 14 August 1900. At time of his enlistment he described himself as \'German\' and claimed to be accustomed to to travel on horseback and to be accustomed to handling firearms. Subsequently appointed Lance-Corporal, his career with the Cape Police came to an end on 16 November 1903, when he was dismissed for \'Falsification of Books\'. Rudolph is recorded to have died in Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa in 1975 Sold together with a quantity of photocopied hard copy biographical research - with photographs of recipient - copy of service papers and extract pages from the respective medal rolls. See the Ancestry genealogical website for detailed family history and photographs. Unusually well documented for a South African policeman of the the South African War era Both medals retaining their original long lengths of silk ribands as issued (a/f) Condition: Toned about EF

A \'Royal Household\' gallantry and campaign group of 8: William Urquhart M.M., R.V.M., Balmoral Estate and late Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force - Military Medal. GV First type (86205 Bmbr W. Urquhart, 17/By: Can: F.A.) - Royal Victorian Medal. EIIR issue - British War Medal. Silver issue (86205 Cpl. W. Urquhart, C.F.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal(86205 Cpl. W. Urquhart, C.F.A.) - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Coronation Medal 1937 - Coronation Medal 1953 - King George VI\'s Long & Faithful Medal. Dated 1920-1940 & \'Thirty Years\' bar (Urquhart, William) Important: Almost certainly a unique combination of decorations and medals to a former member of the Canadian Army / Canadian Expeditionary Force William Urquhart was born in Banffshire, Scotland on 8 May 1887 - his father residing at 60 Main Street, Aberchirder As a young man he migrated to Canada in 1911, where he took up employment as a \'Teamster\'. He attested for service with the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 16 December 1914, at Winnipeg, Manitoba. At the time of his enlistment he resided at 117 Hespler Avenue, Elmwood, Manitoba. Bombardier Urquhart subsequently served in France and Flanders 1916-1918 with the 2nd Canadian Division. He earned the Military Medal for bravery in the field reportedly at Ypres (Paschendale), the award being published in the London Gazette of 23 February, 1918 The recipient returned to Scotland in 1920 and in the same year took up an appointment on the Royal Estate at Balmoral, Aberdeenshire, as a \'Forester\'. He ended his long and faithful service at Balmoral holding the appointment of Foreman During his service at Balmoral, William Uruhart also had the distinction of being selected and appointed a member of the \'Balmoral Highlanders\' which corps was the official bodyguard to the monarch during their residence at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire Scotland William served under three monarchs, and is confirmed as being awarded his Long and Faithful Service Medal in 1940, and the Thirty Year bar in 1949. He was decorated with the Royal Victorian Medal in 1953 Sold with accompanying photocopied research including; London Gazette entry page for the MM; Medal Roll entry pages for the RVM, and each of the commemorative Jubilee and Coronation Medals. Also included is a newspaper obituary and 2 x original award transmittal letters for the Royal Victorian Medal and the Long and Faithful Service Medals Condition: GVF

A \'Russian Wars\' naval campaign group of 3: Richard C. Yelland, Naval Brigade - Baltic Medal (Richard C. Yelland, Naval Brigade) - Crimea Medal 1854. \'Balaklava\' \'Inkermann\' \'Sebastopol\' (Richard C. Yelland, Naval Brigade) - Turkey: Crimea Medal with \'Sardinian\' reverse (Richard C. Yelland, Naval Brigade) Important: All medals named in old contemporary engraved style. The Turkish medal fitted with a swivel scroll suspender Note: The Royal Marines and Seamen who formed the \'Naval Brigade\' were engaged ashore on land-operations Important: Recipient is positively identified on the Baltic Medal roll as being Richard Collins Yelland, and Ordinary Seaman who had been membe rof the crew of H.M.S. Hastings. The corresponding medal rolls for the Crimea, show a Richard \'E\' Yelland as being enetitled to the Crimea medal and clasps while serving with the Naval Brigade ashore from the crew of H.M.S. \'Trafalgar\'. Importantly an entry in the Crimea Medal roll shows that the Crimea Medal was sent to the recipient subsequently serving aboard H.M.S. Hastings Condition: VF

A \'Salerno Landings\' DSM Group of 6 to a Petty Officer who was subsequently \'Killed-in-Action\' when his ship was torepedoed and sunk by German U-Boat torpedo attack: Petty Officer Osmond Laurie Blondell, D.S.M., Royal Navy - Distinguished Service Medal. GVI first type (Sto.P.O. O.L. Blondel. P/KK.81386) - 1939-45 Star - Atlantic Star - Africa Star - Italy Star - War Medal Important: The award of the D.S.M. to Petty Officer Osmond Laurie Blondel, D.S.M., (a resident of Southsea, Hampshire, England) was published in the London Gazette of 23 March 1944. It was an award for his services aboard H.M.S. Laforey during the Invasion of Italy at the \'Salerno Landings\'. The premable to his D.S.M. recommendation states; Quote, H.M.S. Laforey was in action with enemy batteries at the landing at SALERNO on 9th September 1943. She was hit by five shells which damaged both boiler-rooms and temporarily cut power to \"B\" and \"X\" turrets. Damage was soon repaired and the ship destroyed the battery Unquote. The actual recommendation of his award is shown below; Quote, Stoker Petty Officer Blondel was in charge of No.2 boiler-room when several large pieces of shrapnel from an H.E. shell which had exploded in No.1 boiler room uptakes, penetrated the forward bulkhead of No.2. boiler-room. The shrapnel damaged a steam pipe and the ring main on the starboard side and several pieces entered the boiler air casings, scoring, as was subsequently discovered, twenty eight boiler tubes. He realised that No.1 bolier room had been hit, and he took charge of the situation most commendably, isolating the systems to No.1 boiler-room, and maintaining the steam pressure in his own boiler Unquote. The war history of H.M.S. Laforey was a highly distinguished one seeing extensive action in the Mediteranean. Shorty after being completed HMS Laforey joined Force H at Gibraltar and escorted a Malta convoy. The destroyer took part in most Malta naval actions in 1941 and 1942. On one of these operations, HMS Ark Royal was torpedoed on 13 November 1941 by the German submarine U-81. The aircraft carrier lost all power and the destroyer went alongside to provide power and assist the rescue and salvage parties, but the carrier foundered shortly before reaching Gibraltar Similarly, the destroyer rescued survivors from HMS Eagle, which had been torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-73 on 12 August 1942 during another Malta operation. Between this operations, in May 1942, HMS Laforey participated in the landings at Diego Suarez, Madagascar In December 1942, the destroyer escorted the convoy KMF-5, when the merchant Strathallan was torpedoed on 21 December by U-562. The destroyer picked up many survivors and took the ship in tow, but she foundered shortly before reaching Oran. In the spring of 1943, HMS Laforey undertook shore bombardments in Tunisia and participated in the blockade of the Cape Bon area to prevent the escape of the German Army to Sicily. In June 1943, the vessel took part in the bombardment and capture of Pantellaria and Lampedusa and a month later participated in the landings in Sicily. On 23 July 1943, the Italian submarine Ascianghi was sunk by depth charges from HMS Laforey and HMS Eclipse near Augusta. In September 1943, the destroyer participated in the landing at Salerno and was hit by a shore battery. The engine room was damaged, but the ship remained on patrol at a reduced speed. It was for this action Blondel received the DSM Between October 1943 and January 1944, she took part in various bombardments of enemy positions on the west coast of Italy. HMS Laforey earned the following battle honours: Malta Convoys 1941-42, Diego Suarez 1942, Atlantic 1942, Sicily 1943, Salerno 1943, Mediterranean 1943-44, Anzio 1944. On 29 March 1944 the German submarine U-223 was located by asdic from the British destroyer HMS Ulster, which was carrying out a routine Anti-Submarine sweep together with two other destroyers of the 14th Flotilla, HMS Laforey and HMS Tumult. The U-boat was heavily depth-charged, but managed to carry out many evasive manoeuvres in an attempt to evade destruction. In the early morning on 30 March, the U-boat was forced to surface and was attacked by the destroyers with gunfire, which now included the British escort destroyers HMS Hambledon, HMS Blencathra and HMS Wilton, which had replaced HMS Ulster. Shortly before being sunk, U-223 (Captain Gerlach) fired a Gnat torepdo and hit HMS Laforey, which sank about 60 nautical miles northeast of Palermo, Sicily, Italy in position 38?54\'N, 14?18\'E. Among the 189 who lost their lives was Petty Officer Blondell D.SM., amd his Commanding Officer of Laforey and the 14th Flotilla, Capt. Harold Thomas Armstrong, DSO, DSC and Bar, RN The medals mounted in the swing-style all suspended from contemporary ribands. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and fittings Sold together with various hard copy research, including DSM recommendation (ref ADM 116/4958), lLondon Gazette entry pages etc; Condition: GVF

A \'Sandsting, Shetlander\'s\' Great War casualty campaign medal group of 3: Private John Robert Sinclair, 8th (Service) Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (S-12023. Pte. J. Sinclair. Gord Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-12023. Pte. J. Sinclair. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-12023. Pte. J. Sinclair. Gordons.) Medals Verification: The Great War campaign medals all verified as issued per the respective medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders, as under: a). 1914-15 Star: Reference WO 329/2801 (medal roll shows first entered theatre of war \'France\' with Gordons on, 14 October 1915) b). British War Medal. Silver issue: Reference WO 329/1656 c). Interallied Victory Medal: Reference WO 329/1656 In addition to the campaign medals, John Sinclair was also awarded a Silver War Badge (No 202892) reference WO 329/3062. The Silver War Badge roll showing that John Sinclair was discharged in 1917 due to \'Sickness\' John Robert Sinclair, son of William Sinclair (a Farmer) and Ann Sinclair (nee Nicolson) was a native of Sandsting & Aithsting, Shetland Islands, Scotland, where he was born on, 9 August 1874. John relocated to Edinburgh in the 1890\'s, where he was employed as a \'Barman\' when he married Ann \'Annie\' Longair , on, 21 September 1898. The 1901 National Census for Scotland, records John living with his wife at, 13 Dalgety Avenue, Edinburgh, at which time he is described as employed as a \'Spirit Dealer\'s Assistant\'. Prior to enlisting in the British Army in 1915, at the advanced age of 40 years, the electoral rolls for Edinburgh 1914-15, record John and his family residing at, 1 Albion Terrace, at which time he was described as a \'Shopman\'. On joining the British Army on, 21 June 1915, John was posted to the Gordon Highlanders, subsequently serving with 8th (Service) Battalion Gordon Highlanders, and first entering theatre of war \'France\' on, 14 October 1915. John took his discharge from the British Army on 1 July 1917, due to \'Sickness\'. John Robert Sinclair is recorded as having died at Musselburgh, Scotland, on, 20 June 1928 The medals mounted on card in the court-style for display purposes Sold together with some hard-copy photocopied research Condition: GVF

A \'Sapper Officer\'s\' Second World War, pot-war Palestine & royal commemorative medal group of 4: Major Leslie Edward Brindley, Royal Engineers - Defence Medal - War Medal 1939-45 - GSM 1918. GVI second issue 'Palestine 1945-48' (Capt. L.E. Brindley. R.E.) - Coronation Medal 1953 GSM and clasp verification: Medal and clasp confirmed per the respective medal roll of the Royal Regiment of Artillery, ref WO 100/523 compiled and signed at Ripon, England, on, 30 March 1948. The medal roll under remarks show that the recipient served in 'Palestine' at the Royal Engineers Staff College Haifa between 10 August 1945 to 9 February 1946 Cadet Leslie Edward Brindley, from 141st / 142nd O.C.T.U. was first commissioned effective 29 March 1941, his unique Officer's number being179703 . On being commissioned he was posted to the Royal Engineers. Leslie's commission and subsequent, promotions are retirement dates are summarised below: - 29/03/1941: 2nd Lieutenant (Royal Engineers) - 10/01/1942: War Substantive Lieutenant (Royal Engineers) - 24/11/1944: Lieutenant (Royal Engineers) - 10/07/1946: Captain (Royal Engineers) - 10/07/1953: Major (Royal Engineers) - 31/08/1962: Major (Royal Engineers) retires on retired pay Leslie Edward Brindley, son of Edward James Joseph Brindley () & Annie Deaville Brindley (nee Wood), was a native of Romford, Essex, England, where he was born on, 2 September 1917. Prior to the Second World War, Leslie was employed as a Bank Clerk (the 1939 National Register for England & Wales refers), and living at, Manor Farm House, Highworth, Wiltshire, England. Very soon after the outbreak of the Second World War, Leslie enlisted in the British Army. On, 18 October 1939, he did the patriotic thing, and joined-up being posted to the Royal Engineers, in which unit 'Sapper' Brindley was allocated the unique army number 1882853. A period of extensive training followed (he remained in the ranks for one year and 162 days). This commenced at “G” Depot Co., RE, and continued from 16 December 1939 with “A” Coy., No. 2 Training Battalion, Royal Engineers. On 27 October 1940 he became 'Cadet Brindley' – addressed as ‘sir’ by the Warrant Officer and NCO Instructors – and joined 141st OCTU (Officer Cadet Training Unit), at Shorncliffe near Hastings. This was a six-month course. Cadet Brindley aka 1882853 Sapper Brindley, L. E., was Discharged to a Commission on 28 March 1941. This was gazetted in the London Gazette of 15 April 1941. Although Leslie never served in an active campaign theatre during the Second World War, he did see active service in Palestine in the period 1945-1946, during which he was serving at the Royal Engineers Staff College, Haifa. Captain Brindley was awarded a royal commemorative medal in 1953, when he was selected to receive a Coronation Medal 1953, in recognition of the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. In 1954, Major Brindley married at, Sollihull, Warwickshire, Patricia Ann Dunningham. Major Brindley retired from the British Army in 1962, in which year Major Brindley and his wife Patricia Ann Brindley located to Rye, Surrey, England. Major Leslie Edward Brindley is recorded as having died in Sussex, England, on, 16 September 2008 The medals court-mounted and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its original long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: Silver medal toned GVF

A \'Sapper\'s Great War veterans medal group of 4 including recipient\'s Silver War Badge, insignia & ephemera: Sapper Walter Sheldon Smith, 565 Wiltshire Army Troop Company (late 1/1 Wiltshire Fortress Company), Royal Engineers - 1914-15 Star (227 Spr. W.S. Smith R.E.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (227 Spr. W.S. Smith R.E.) - Interallied Victory Medal (227 Spr. W.S. Smith R.E.) - Silver War Badge (No. 18079). Complete with fittings as issued Sold together with: - Royal Engineers. Cap badge. GV cypher with King's Crown - Princess Mary 1914 Christmas Fund. Christmas Card France 1915: Sapper Walter Sheldon Smith 1/1 Wiltshire Fortress Company Royal Engineers first entered theatre of war France, when he disembarked at France on 21 January 1915 (medal roll refers). He took his discharge from the British Army on 24 September 1915. He is recorded on 'Casualty Lists' in France during 1915, being at No.11 General Hospital on date 9 June 1915 (Ref Wo 363 - First World War Service Records 'Burnt Documents') Note: The campaign medals and Silver War Badge all verified as entitled per the respective regimental Great War medal & SWB rolls of the Royal Engineers viz: - 1914-15 Star Star: Ref WO 329/2590 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref 329/519 - Silver War Badge: Ref WO 329/3026 . Awarded SWB No. 18079 Orange 'Walter' Sheldon Smith, son of John Orange Smith (a Brass Finisher at Railway Works Locomotive ) & Ellen Lucy Smith (nee Yapp) was a native of, Lambeth, England, where he was born on 11 January 1896. Unusually 'Walter's' first given name is variously recorded as 'Orange' - but he chose not use it, and instead used the name 'Walter' as he preferred throughout his adult life. A single child, Walter, and his parents had relocated to Swindon, Wiltshire, sometime after 1901, as by the time of the 1911 National Census for England 7 Wales, the family is recorded a living at, 5 Fairview, Swindon, Wiltshire - the family residence in continuous use through to Walter's death in 1966. In 1911, Walters father John Orange Smith is still recorded as employed as a 'Brass Finisher Locomotive' but with added notation to show he was employed with the Great Western Railway. 'Walter' Shedlon Smith, had no siblings, and was an only child. At the time of the 1911 Census, Walter was recorded as as still being at school, but very shortly after the Census he left shool, and took up employment - like his father before him - with the Great Western Railway, where on 2 May 1911, he joined the GWR as an 'Office Boy' working in the 'Locomotive' operations department. Presumably, Walter was still working with the Great Western Railways, when on 5 September 1914, he enlisted in the (Territorial Force) of the British Army, being posted to his local TF unit, 'Wiltshire Fortress Company' Royal Engineers - which drew heavily on the manpower of employees of the Great Western Railway. Walter's service with the Wiltshire Fortress Company Royal Engineers, can be gleaned form the below summary of services of the Wiltshire Fortress Company , between 1914-1915: On the outbreak of war in August 1914, the fortress engineers moved to their war stations in the coastal defences. The Wiltshire Company was undergoing its annual training at Fort Purbrook, Portsmouth, and went straight from there to Weymouth, where along with the Dorset company and work details from infantry battalions, it worked on completing the Portland defences. The Portland defence works were completed by November 1914, and the men then underwent a month of strenuous training, including heavy bridge building and constructing trenches at night. The unit then embarked aboard the SS Blackwell and arrived at Le Havre on 20 January 1915, the next day disembarking its men, including Walter Sheldon Smith, to join the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) on the Western Front The company first worked on a large defensive scheme for Saint-Omer in the rear area, then in April moved up to St Eloi in the Ypres Salient, where it constructed a trench along the Comines Canal and bored tunnels to serve as a covered way across the canal. This was done in hip-deep water and under constant rifle and machine-gun fire, and the company suffered its first casualties. Next the 1/1st Wilts was camped at Brielen, building huts along the Yser Canal to accommodate newly-arriving divisions, but these huts came under German artillery fire and were destroyed. The company also repaired bridges over the canal, suffering casualties from the artillery fire. Eventually, having suffered 50 per cent casualties, the company was sent for rest to Danoutre, near Kemmel. Here part of the company spent June worked on defences while the railway machinists operated a sawmill and engineering works at Bailleul Walter is recorded on 'Casualty Lists' in France during 1915, being at No.11 General Hospital on date 9 June 1915 (Ref Wo 363 - First World War Service Records 'Burnt Documents'). He subsequently took his final discharge from the British Army on 24 September 1915, with a disability incurred while on active service in France, that had rendered him 'No longer physically fit for War Serrvice'. After his Military Service in France during the Great War, Walter returned to, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, where he was employed as a 'Commercial Traveller'. In the first quarter of 1923, he married Gladys Ellen Alice Yapp, at Swindon, Wiltshire. The 1939 National Register for England & Wales shows Walter described as a 'Commercial Traveller Textile Trade' residing with his wife and widowed mother, at the family residence located at, 5 Fair View, Swindon, Wiltshire, England. His entry in the 939 National Register having the additional annotation / remarks 'Late member Royal Engineers (T.F.). Disabled during War 1914-18, Wilts (227)'. Walter Sheldon Smith is recorded as having died at, Princess Margaret Hospital, Swindon, Wiltshire, on 9 June 1966, his estate passing to his widowed wife Gladys, who succeeded him The medals mounted as-worn in the swing style mounted from their original long lengths of silk moire ribands - these bright - the mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp, and as worn by the recipient A very good 'Wiltshire Fortress Company' Royal Engineers (Territorial Force) veterans grouping - that has never been mucked around with! Condition: GVF

A \'Saving Malta\' - Operation Pedestal - gallantry group 8 to a Matelot who served in China & who joined a Christian Missionary Society: Able-Seaman George Edward West, D.S.M., R.N, late American Church Missionary Society School, Kuling, Kiangsi, China - Distinguished Service Medal. GVI first legend (JX.204732 G.E. West. A,B.) - 1939-45 Star - Atlantic Star - Africa Star. With clasp \'North Africa 1942-43\' - Burma Star. With clasp \'Pacific\' - Italy Star - War Medal - Malta: Sold together with; - The DSM with original issue brooch in small letherette hinged case of issue - HMS Castor 1929-30. \'Football\' meda named. In Philips of Aldershot case - 2 x contemporary ribbon bars, fitted with the original campaign clasps - Card box of issue for the Malta Medal & enclosure from the Malta High Commission - 2 x pages scanned document listing the recipients naval service 1925-1945 - Photocopied portrait photograph of the recipient in Naval uniform - Copy of official D.S.M. recommendation - Cover and entry pages from the London Gazette - Copy of official report from Commanding Officer of H.M.S. Charybdis re \'Operation Pedestal\' George Edward West was born at Wolverhampton, West Mindlands, England on 4 May 1908. He joined the Royal Navy in 1925 being posted to the training estblishment H.M.S. \'Impregnable\' on 21 April 1925. He first went to sea in 1926 aboard H.M.S. \'Sirdar\', followed in the same year by a posting to the Battleship H.M.S. Malaya. In 1928, he commenced his eventuful service in China being posted there aboard the Cruiser H.M.S. \'Castor\', and subsequently served at Hong Kong, and on the Yangtze River based Hankow. In 1931 he served on the River Gunboat H.M.S. \'Gannet\' on the Yangtze. Unusually for the period - and in particular for naval personnel - he purchased his discharge at Hankow, China on 19 September 1932, to join The Faculty of the American Church Missionary Society School at Kuling, Kiangsi, China (an institution that exists in a teaching capcity in China in 2011). At discharge he was requested to join the Royal Fleet Reserve as a condition for his discharge. He was finally discharged from the R.F.R. on 19 September 1937 How long George remained with the American Church Missionary Society, is not presently known, but presumably he remained in China during the period of the Civil War and subsequent years of Japanese invasion and armed agression What is known is that shortly after the start of the Second World War, he volunteered as a re-entry to the Royal Navy for the duration of the war, and joined H.M.S. \'Drake\', R.N. Barracks, Devonport on 20 June 1940. Drafted to the converted Destroyer H.M.S. \'Vanity\' on 13 July 1940, which vessel was engaged on North Sea convoys and in the Western Approaches on escort and mine-laying duties - this service was referred to as arduous as the ship was under constant attacks from enemy aircfraft and German \'E\' Boats. In 1941 he re-qualified as a Torpedoman and qualified as a Leading Torpedo Operator. He was drafted to the new Cruiser H.M.S. \'Charybdis\' on 15 November 1941, which after \'Working-up\' based from Tobermory sailed for active service in the Mediterranean, and service supporting operations there in bombarding enemy shore positions and most importantly acting as escort to Aircraft-Carriers that were involved in protecting convoys getting supplies and munitions to the beleagured island citadel of Malta. Notwithstanding \'Charybdis\' services in the Taranto operations, it was for her part in the legendary \'Operation Pedestal\' convoy that she was best remembered - and it was for Operation Pedestal that Ableseamn West was decorated with the Distinguished Service Medal. Operation Pedestal: The most famous of all Mediterranean convoys \'Operation Pedestal\' was an epic in the annals of naval warfare. The desperation and ultimate success of the operation was manifested in photographs and film of the liberally peppered and stricken oil tanker \'Ohio\' that against all-odds limped through to the relief of Malta. Amongst the British convoy 1 x Aircraft Carrier H.M.S. \'Eagle\', 2 x Light Cruisers and 1 x Destroyer were sunk and no less than 9 of the 14 supply ships that also sent to the bottom of the ocean as a result of the intense onslaught of enemy attacks by surface craft, submarines and air attack. Inspite of the horrific losses, those remaining merchant ships that did eventually get through, ensured the survival of Malta. In total the enemy were reported to have lost 42 aircraft shot down and 2 submarines sunk in their determined but eventually failed attempts to prevent the convoy getting through. George West\'s D.S.M. was published in the London Gazette of 10 November 1942, and the official recommendation for the award (ref ADM 116-46JJ) states; Quote, - For initiative and resource in maintaining electrical power for the fire control system and making repairs during a long period of intensive action Unquote. George was subsequently drafted to the Destroyer H.M.S. \'Pathfinder\' on 1 July 1943. The \'Pathfinder\' was mostly invlved in convoy escort duties in the Western Approaches and later in the Mediterranean, Pacific Ocean and Far East. He served in the North African landings, the Sicily landings, Salerno, Corsica, Dodeecanese Islands, landings on Cos, landings at Chittagong (Bay of Bengal) and at Akyab (Burma) and support of land troops in Burma. H.M.S. \'Pathfinder\' was subsequently damaged by the attack of a Japanese fighter bomber at Ramree Island George West took his final discharge from the Royal Navy on 3 September 1945 Condition: The group about EF

A \'Shetland Islander\' Died-of-Wounds 1914, Delhi Durbar & Regimental Medal pair: Private Thomas Hardy, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue - Gordon Highlanders Medal (Two Mile Race Won By Pte Hardy 1911) Died-of-Wounds: 10017 Private Thomas Hardy, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders is confirmed \'Died-of-Wounds\', at the 3rd Field Ambulance, Ypres, Belgium, on, 1 November 1914 Important: Reference the National Census Regimental Returns for the 1911 National Census, there were only 3 x soldiers with surname Hardy, serving with the regular battalions of the Gordon Highlanders. No 10017 Private Thomas Hardy (age 23) was serving overseas in India with the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlander and was the only man to receive a Delhi Durbar Medal. The other two men, were William Hardy (35) and Robert John Hardy (19 - later POW in Great War) who were both serving with 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders in England Medal(s) verification: The recipients entitlement to the Delhi Durbar Medal, as well as the other Great War medals the recipient qualified for, are here all cited per the respective regimental rolls shown below: - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue: Ref WO 100/400 - 1914 Star with dated clasp: Ref WO 329/2475 (Medal Index Card records the clasp) - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/1655 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1655 Thomas Hardy, eldest son of Thomas Hardy & Janet Hardy (nee Arthur) was a native of Tingwall, Shetland Islands, Scotland, where he was born, on 24 November 1888. Thomas had 4 x siblings, comprising: younger sister, Margaret Jessie Hardy (b. 1901) and three younger brothers, vis; Charles Hardy (b. 1891), Laurence William Hardy (b. 1898) & William David Hardy (b. 1899). All of the Hardy brothers served in the Great War, but three sadly lost their lives, with only Laurence surviving to become a Master Mariner - who were sadly, like Thomas, all killed during the Great War - and a younger sister, Margaret Jessie Hardy (b. 1901). Thomas enlisted in the British Army, in April 1906 (No, 10016 William Turner Tocher - the immediate enlistment before Thomas - another teenager (18 years 10 months of age), who was a native of, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, had enlisted on 14 April 1906). After completion of his basic training at the regimental depot of the Gordon Highlanders, located at Castlehill Barracks, Aberdeen, Thomas was posted overseas to the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - then serving in British India. While serving in India, Thomas was present at the Delhi Durbar of 1911, subsequently being selected as one of the recipients of the Durbar Medal that was issued to commemorate the event. On the outbreak of the Great War, 2/Gordons were serving at Cairo, Egypt, and were at once mobilized for embarkation to England, from where the battalion, together with Thomas Hard. entered theatre of war, France, when they disembarked at Thomas, together with the rest of his battalion disembarked at, the Belgian port of Zeebrugge on 7 October 1914. After their disembarkation the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, were quickly advance to the front-line, and saw their baptism of fire at the First Battle of Ypres in October-November 1914. The 2nd Gordons were in action on the Menin Road on 23rd, where Drummer Kenny won the first Victoria Cross of the war for the regiment. Six days later a massive attack was launched by the Germans which resulted in a day long battle. The battalion mounted a number of effective counter-attacks but had to fall back on Gheluvelt where a second Victoria Cross, a posthumous award, was earned by Captain Brooke who recaptured an important trench to prevent the German breakthrough. During the first battel of Ypres, 2nd Gordons lost 23 officers and more than 600 killed or wounded, including Private Thomas Hardy The supreme sacrifices made by the sons of Thomas & Janet Hardy, was widely reported in the Shetland Islands, to the extent that such was the acclaim the family had, that the mother Janet Hardy, was invited to unveil the Great War War Memorial in Lerwick - an honour that she initially declined, but later accepted. With courtesy and thanks to the Shetland Museum Archives, we quote the following article by Arthur Johnson, from their website: Quote, The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the time of the armistice that ended the Great War. Remembrance in November has been the UK’s biggest act of commemoration for a century now. This year’s ceremony at the Cenotaph was different with Covid spacing, the monarch in a mask, and no crowds. Restrictions on meetings meant many had to contemplate sacrifice without company. The lonely path of loss. The main ceremony in Shetland is at the County War Memorial at Hillhead in Lerwick. Commemoration needs a focus. In 1920, just a couple of years after the armistice, there was no major remembrance ceremony. After much deliberation and thought Shetland got a war memorial on January 6, 1924. It isn’t quite a century old yet. A lot of war memorials in Britain were unveiled by women who had lost sons, a way to honour the dead, and the grief of their mothers. Three women in Shetland lost three sons. Mrs Elizabeth Mann had died by the time of the memorial, Mrs Charlotte Gear didn’t feel well enough. Mrs Janet Hardy also lost three boys. Thomas, one of Shetland’s few regular soldiers died in France in 1914, Charles died in 1916, his ship torpedoed, and William was accidentally drowned in 1917. A son and a daughter survived. Mrs Hardy initially refused, citing “bad health in the loss of my three sons,” in a letter. It isn’t surprising that she didn’t feel up to it – the stress of love and sadness, and how often a home offers reminders of what has gone. In the end she changed her mind. Her daughter, Margaret Hardy, was there. Her husband too, wearing his sons’ medals. A large crowd saw her take a few steps forward and pull aside a flag, then she laid a wreath below the panel with her boys’ names. The newspaper reports didn’t say anything about what Mrs Hardy felt. Probably, it wasn’t something they felt proper to ask about, or print. As Shetlanders would say, an ill laek ta do. Private things remained private. The onlookers though, with their own burdens of grief, would have known that she was undertaking something deeply difficult. Unquote. The Delhi Durbar Medal fitted with it\'s original silk riband suspended from a silver or white metal mounting brooch, and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting brooch complete with its hinged pin and clasp fittings - a named portrait of the recipient in uniform, wearing his Durbar Medal is illustrated in the book \'Shetland\'s Roll of Honour\'. A poignant medal pair of considerable local Shetland historical interest, to a Shetlander who had served at the \'Great Durbar\' of 1911, in Delhi, India, and who in 1914 made the supreme sacrifice Condition: GVF

A \'Sikh Sapper\'s\' medal pair including campaign service in \'East Pakistan\' in the 1971 Indo-Pak War: Naik Baldev Singh, Bengal Engineers Group - India: Poorvi Star 1971 (1441894 Spr Baldev Singh Bengal Engrs Gp.) - India: Sainya Seva Medal with clasp \'Bengal-Assam\' (1441894 Nk. B. Singh. Bengal Engr) The recipient was a soldier of the Sikh faith latterly holding the rank of Naik (Corporal) while serving with the Bengal Engineers Group of the Indian Army The Bengal Engineer Group is one of 3 x Combat Engineer Groups in the Indian Army, and have their regimental centre located at Roorkee Cantonment, Uttarakhand, India Units, and or attached personnel of the Bengal Sappers have served in most - if not all - campaigns and wars fought by the Indian Army since 1947, as reflected by the battle honours bestowed on the Bengal Sappers since 1947 vis; - Jammu and Kashmir 1947-48 - Jammu and Kashmir 1965 - Punjab 1965 - Rajasthan 1965 - East Pakistan 1971 - Jammu and Kashmir 1971 - Sindh 1971 Condition: GVF

A \'Sikh\' Policeman\'s Second World War and Colonial Police Long Service Medal Group of 5: Corporal Jalaura Singh, Federation of Malaya Police late Federated Malay States Police - The 1939-1945 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Colonial Police (2101 Cpl Jalaura Singh S/O Sholla Singh, Fed Malaya Police) Important: Corporal Jalaura Singh is confirmed as having retired from the Federation of Malay States Police Force on 5 July 1947 (Ref Malaysian Public Archives) Note: The recipient was an Indian of the Sikh faith serving as a Constable with the Federation of Malaya Police - the S/O abbreviation in the naming indicating that the recipient was the \'Son Of\' Sholla Singh All Federation of Malaya Police recipients of the 2nd type Colonial Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medals, were uniformed veterans of the Second World War, including the Malaya Campaign 1941-1942 for which they were awarded the Pacific Star quartet of campaign medals. The British evacuated all of their colonies and protectorates on the Malay Peninsula on, 31 January 1942, and several weeks later on 15 February 1942, surrendered the Straits Settlements Crown Colony of Singapore to the outnumbered, yet victorious and all conquering, Imperial Japanese Army The group professionally mounted in the swing-style, with the mounting bar retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Cleaned GVF

A \'Sikh\' Policeman\'s Second World War and Colonial Police Long Service Medal Group of 5: Lance Sergeant Naurang Singh, Federation of Malaya Police late Federated Malay States Police - The 1939-1945 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Colonial Police LS&GC Medal. GVI 2nd type Naming: The CPLSGC only is named to: 8624 L/Sgt. Naurang Singh S/O Isher Singh, Fed. Malaya Police Note: The recipient was an Indian of the Sikh faith serving as a 'Lance Sergeant' with the Federation of Malaya Police - the S/O abbreviation in the naming indicating that the recipient was the 'Son Of' Isher Singh All Federation of Malaya Police recipients of the 2nd type Colonial Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medals, were uniformed veterans of the Second World War, including the Malaya Campaign 1941-1942 for which they were awarded the Pacific Star quartet of campaign medals. The British evacuated all of their colonies and protectorates on the Malay Peninsula on, 31 January 1942, and later, on, 15 February 1942, surrendered the Straits Settlements Colony of Singapore to the outnumbered, yet victorious and all conquering, Imperial Japanese Army Most pre-war Sikh policemen of the Federated Malay States Police were discharged prior to 1948, in which year the Federation of Malaya was created on 1 February 1948. All Colonial Police LS&GC medals awarded after the liberation of Malaya in 1945, were of the GVI second legend issue, and all were named to the Federation of Malaya Police, regardless of the force designation at time of becoming eligible for the medal. Post-war, the first awards of Colonial Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medals only began to be gazetted & awarded again from December 1947. All awards were gazetted and published in the official Federation of Malaya Government Gazette The group professionally mounted in the swing-style, with the mounting bar retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Cleaned GVF

A \'Skins\' Korean War campaign medal pair for service in 1951-52: Trooper Clegg, 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards, Royal Armoured Corps - Korea Medal. 1st type obverse legend (22405929 Tpr B. C. Clegg. 5th D.G.) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp \'Korea\' The recipient was a soldier holding the rank of \'Trooper\' while serving with 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards, an armoured regiment of the British Army For their services in the Korean War \'The Skins\' received the below following battle honours - \'The Hook 1952\' - \'Korea 1951-52\' Condition: About EF

A \'Sopwith Camel\' pilot\'s Great War medal pair: Lieutenant Walter Ian Caven, 70th Squadron Royal Air Force, late Royal Flying Corps - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. W. I. Cavan. R.A.F.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut. W. I. Cavan. R.A.F.) Important: Medals are named with single typo 'A' sic, as second last initial of surname. The medals are officially impressed, without corrections, and exactly as issued from the Royal Mint, and as received - and never worn or returned - by the recipient. The medals pristine in their card boxes as issued During the Great War, Lieutenant Walter Ian Caven - a Pilot aviator - was posted to the British Expeditionary Force in France, on 30 September 1918, joining 70th Squadron Royal Air Force, on, 7 October 1918, with which he flew Sopwith Camel fighters Two sets of the recipients service papers, including 'Other Ranks' & Officer in Royal Flying Corps, & Royal Air Force (ref WO 339/116643, AIR 79/685) are extant & accessible at The National Archives Walter Ian Caven, second son of John Caven (a Scottish born Manager for a photographic material manufacturer) & Florence Caven (nee) was a native of Clapham, London, England, where he was born on, 29 March 1899. The 1901 National Census for England and Wales records the Caven family residing at, 34 Roseberry Road, Calapham, Wandsworth, London, at which time the household comprised the parents, Walter and his two older siblings, brother & sister together with Walter's maternal Scottish Grandmother, Jeannie Caven. Prior to his enlistment in the Royal Flying Corps of the British Army during the Great War, Walter had been employed as a 'Shipping Clerk', employed on Leadenhall Street in 'The City' with the well known shipping insurance company 'Gray Dawes & Co'. Walter enlisted in the British Army on, 3 March 1916, and was posted to the Royal Flying Corps. He joined the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) as a Cadet and was trained as a ‘Miscellaneous aviator’, being discharged with a good record (‘Keen and efficient’) as a 3rd Class Air Mechanic, to a Commission on 13 September 1917. A summary of Walters progression from Cadet to Pilot in the Royal Flying Corps, his posting to France as a Sopwith Camel Pilot and eventual retirement is provided below: - Cadet 11 Apr 17 - 2 Officer Cadet Wing 14 May 17 - 2 School of Aeronautics, Oxford 27 Jul 17 - Temporary 2nd Lieutenant 13 Sep17 - 3 Training Squadron 16 Sep 17 - 1 Training Depot Station 08 Nov17 - 42 Training Squadron Wye 27 Dec17 - Appointed as flying officer 07Mar18 - Lieutenant (aeroplane & seaplane) 01 Apr18 - Since joining RFC flown Maurice Farman Shorthorn, de Havilland 6, Avro, Sopwith Scout & Sopwith Camel - Shorncliffe 01 Jun 18: unfit any service 1 month - Medical board 17 Jul 18: unfit general service 4 weeks; home service 2 weeks; fit light duties (F?) - 2 Fighting School 27 Sep 18 - BEF as Camel pilot 30 Sep18 - 1 Aircraft Storage Depot 01 Oc t18 - Pupil Pilot Range 03 Oct 18 - 70 Sqn 07 Oct 18 - Home establishment 21 Feb 19 - Transferred to unemployed list 22 Feb19 The 1939 National Register for England & Wales records him employed as a 'Retired Egg Producer & Chicken Breeder' and residing with his wife, Lydia Caven, at Ridge End, Frisoton near Eastbourne, Sussex. Walter Ian Caven, died at, Eastbourne, England, on, 6 October 1970 The medals retaining their original long lengths of silk moire ribands, folded and never worn. The lot - choice - and pristine Condition: EF

A \'Southampton\' seafarers Great War campaign medal pair: Private Alexander Thomas Purrier, Hampshire Regiment, later 2nd Class Assistant Steward, British Mercantile Marine - British War Medal. Silver issue (55396 Pte. A. T. Purrier. Hamps. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (55396 Pte. A. T. Purrier. Hamps. R.) Note: Both medals verified as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 329/1840) Alexander Thomas Purrier, son of Frederick Bernard Purrier (Post Office Clerk) & Alexandra Wilkinson Purrier (nee Rennie) was a native of, Southampton, Hampshire, England, where he was born on, 4 April 1898. The 1901 National Census for England & Wales, records William, living with his parents and his sibling brothers, Bernard George Stuart Purrier (4 years old) and Wallace Rennie Purrier (a baby not yet 1 year old) at the the family residence located at, 90, Brintons Road, Southampton, Hampshire, England. Prior to the Great War. Alexander was known to have been studying at evening classes at the University of Southampton, the Hampshire Advertiser issue of issue of, 5 June 1915, showing that he had passed his 'Stage 1' level in 'Naval Architecture'. During the Great War Alexander served in a battalion of his local infantry unit, the Hampshire Regiment, and first entered a theatre of war while serving with the Hampshires. At some date, he was later posted to the Labour Corps, in which unit he held the regimental number 449165. For his services in the Great War, Alexander received the British War & Victory Medals. Post-War, Alexander (like his brother Bernard) served for many years in the British Mercantile Marine (or Merchant Navy), variously recorded as a Second Class Assistant Steward, working mostly - if not exclusively - on the large transatlantic passenger liners plying out of his home town of Southampton for East Coast destination ports in the United States. His Merchant Navy record cards held at The National Archives, together with on-line 'Passenger & Crew Shipping Manifests', available on genealogical websites. record many voyages that Alexander took part in during the inter-war years. At the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register for England & Wales, Alexander is recorded as residing with his family (younger brothers & mother) at 'Kerwood', Mon Crescent, Southampton. England, at which time he was employed as an 'Civil Servant, Draughtsman & Surveyor'. Alexander Thomas Purrier, married Dorothy Georgina Tilbury, at Ilford, Essex, England, sometime during the third quarter of 1949, and and is recorded as having died in, London, England, on, 23 October 1979 The medal each retaining their original long lengths of silk moire ribands, and as issued Condition: GVF

A \'Special Combined Operations\' Naval Officers medal group of 5 with Malaysian Order & Archive: Ronald Stewart Buck, A.D.K., Land and Surveys Department, Sabah, Malaysia (formerly British North Borneo) late Lieutenant Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve - The 1939-1945 Star - The Atlantic Star. With clasp France & Germany - War Medal - Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Medal. GVI 1st issue (Ty. Lieut. R. S. Buck, R.N.V.R.) - Malaysia. Sabah State: Order of Kinabalu. 4th Class Member Order of Kinabalu: Members silver gilt and enamel neck badge (62mm). 1st type by \'Spink\' of London. 62mm The R.N.V.R. LS&GC Medal with official correction to single letter \'R\' at end of unit naming, and exactly as issued. The medal retaining it\'s original long length of silk riband Sold together with a large archive of mostly ephemera, far too much to itemize, but including: - Plush titled hinged leatherette case of issue for the Sabah Order. This with Spink of London logos on inside silk panel - Named bestowal document for the Sabah A.D.K. order - Quantity of official documents, protocols, investiture order of precedence, newspaper cuttings etc all pertaining to the A.D.K. award & investiture - Named card box of issue for WW2 medals addressed to Lieutenant Buck - Original transmittal letter for the WW2 medals from the Admiralty marked for 4 x medals (sic) 1939-45 & F&G Stars & WM - Silk ribands for the campaign stars, with a silver rosette attached to the Atlantic Star riband - Named white metal naval officers \'Identity Bracelet\' - Form S.43A \'Sailors Pay Book and Identity Book\' - Royal Naval Reserve Certificate of Service - Royal Naval Volunteer Special Reserve (R.N.V.S.R.) Plymouth & South Western Unit ID Book dated 1949 - National Registration Identity Card - Various British, British North Borneo, Sabah & Brunei, ID cards, membership cards & driving licences - Photographs including the recipient wearing his Sabah Order (A.D.K.) - Typed record by the recipients wife pertaining to the investiture at the \'Isatana\' in Sabah, for presentation of the A.D.K. - Typed record by the recipients wife pertaining to the visit of Queen Elizabeth II to North Borneo (now Sabah), Malaysia Survivor of Enemy U-Boat Attack and Sinking of H.M.S. Dunvegan Castle: Ronald Stewart Buck was a member of the Merchant Armed Cruiser H.M.S. \'Dunvagen Castle\', when the ship was torpedo attacked and sunk while part of Convoy that was attacked in the \'Western Approaches\' on, June 1940 H.M.S. Dunvagen Castle: Was a Harland & Wolff, Belfast built, UK ocean liner that was converted into an armed merchant cruiser (AMC) in the Second World War. Ronald Buck served continuously aboard the ship on all of her numerous convoy duties to and from Africa, including the final fateful voyage of the ship when H.M.S. Dunvagen Castle was an escort ship to Convoy S43. The ship was attacked and \'hit\' on 3 x separate attacks on during the evening of 27 August 1940, each attack being carried out by the same U-Boat U-46, which latter was credited with the eventual sinking of the \'Dunvagen Castle\' on the following day, 28 August 1940. 27 of the crew (3 x officers & 24 x ratings) were killed during the attacks and subsequent sinking. 249 x survivors of the crew, including Ronald Stewart Buck, were rescued by H.M.S. Harvester & H.M.S. Primrose, on 28 August 1940 Medals verification: All medals and clasp for Second World War service confirmed as entitled per accompanying service records. Recipient was also entitled to the Defence Medal, which riband he had worn, but which medal was never physically issued or sent to him. The award of the Malaysian Order, was - The 1939-1945 Star: Service afloat Atlantic H.M.S. Dunvegan Castle 20/09/1939 - 29/08/1940 - The Atlantic Star. With clasp France & Germany: While with Special Combined Operations (H.M.S. almost certainly present at D-Day) - Defence Medal (entitled but never issued): Special Combined Operations 41-45 at following: Ulster Monarch; Dorlin, Folist III; Cricket; COPRA - War Medal: Automatic after 28 days service (served continuously throughout WW2) - Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Medal: 1st engagement 10/02/37 & still serving with Royal Naval Volunteer \'Special\' Reserve in 1949 - Malaysia. Sabah State: Order of Kinabalu. 4th Class Members Badge (published per Notice 902 in Sabah Gazette issue of 16 December 1971 Ronald Stewart Buck, third son of Henry James Buck (Bank Messenger) and Kathleen Emily Buck (nee Kirkham) was a native of the parish of St. Pancras, London, England, where he was born on, 31 March 1918. At the time of his baptism the family was residing at, 25 Burton Street, St. Pancras. Ronald had four other siblings, comprised of two older and two younger brothers. Ronald, described as a \'Clerk\', first joined the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve on 10 February 1937. Mobilized for \'War Service\' from 3 September 1939, After seagoing \'Atlantic Convoys\' service in 1939-1940, and surviving the sinking of the Armed Merchant Cruiser H.M.S \'Dunvagen Castle\' - sunk by enemy U-Boat - he was commissioned as \'Temporary Lieutenant\'. From 1941 through to the end of the Second World War, Lieutenant Buck was assigned to Special Combined Operations, specifically the training of combined operations from \'Landing Craft\'. His pay-records show a series of continuous postings throughout this period including to Ulster Monarch; Dorlin, Folist III; Cricket; COPRA. The inclusion of the \'France & Germany Star\' clasp (shown wrongly as the \'France & Germany Star\' on his medal transmittal letter) indicates that he served along the coastline of North West Europe in 1944-45, and considerng his solid service with Special Combined Operations, was most likely present on D-Day - the largest ever amphibious sea-borne invasion involving \'Landing-Craft\' From around the late 1950\'s through to the 1980\'s, Ronald Buck lived and worked as an expatriate in Malaysia and latterly Brunei. Initially he was employed as a Surveyor (later a Chartered Surveyor), firstly in Kuala Lumpur, before being posted to the British Crown Colony of North Borneo (now Sabah, Malaysia), where he was employed with the Lands & Survey\'s Department. Ronald was a created a rare \'British\' recipient of the Order of in 1966. During his many years in Sabah, Ronald was a well known member of the expatriate community, serving variously as Club Captain of the Sabah Flying Club (he had gained his pilot\'s license in Sabah), and the Sabah Yacht Club. Latterly employed in a private business capacity, the Buck\'s relocated to neighbouring Brunei, where they were living in 1980. The Buck\'s appear to haver retired to the United Kingdom sometime in the 1980\'s, where they settled in North Walsham, Norfolk. Ronald Stewart Buck is recorded to have died at, North Walsham, sometime during the second quarter of 2001 The postage and packing charges quoted reflect the size and weight of this lot - it is large and heavy. The postage quoted is fixed for UK delivery only. Overseas clients should first contact us to inquire about shipping costs to their respective countries An extremely scarce grouping, with an unusually rich archive of ephemera, including original award bestowal document (large), official investiture programme, award protocols etc for the Order of Kinabalu Condition EF

A \'Spring Offensive\' Jock\'s Prisoner of War campaign medal pair: Private Robert Esplin, 1st/7th (Deeside) Battalion Gordon Highlanders, late 5th (Buchan & Formartin) Battalion Gordon Highlanders, 51st Highland Division - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-17965 Pte. R. Esplin. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-17965 Pte. R. Esplin. Gordons.) Wounded-in-Action & Prisoner-of-War: Extant International Red Cross Records confirm that Private Robert Esplin of \'C\' Company 1/7th (Deeside) Battalion Gordon Highlanders. had been wounded-in-action with \'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound, or GSW. to the right leg, received at Bumetz, France, on 22 March 1918, on which date he was captured by the enemy, and interred as a Prisoner-of-War in Germany. The record makes reference to \'Munster II\' as the district in Germany where he was interred Repatriation: The Arbroath Guide newspaper issue of 14 December 1918, contained a list of \'Prisoner of War\' that had been repatriated to the United Kingdom (after 11 November 1918), and whom had returned to their homes in the Arbroath area, the list including Private Rovert Esplin, Gordon Highlanders, who had returned to his residence at, West Laverock Hill, Carmyllie, Medals Verification: The Great War campaign medals all verified as issued per the respective medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders, as under: a). British War Medal. Silver issue: Reference WO 329/1657 (shows first entered France with 5/Gordons, later served with 7/Gordons) b). Interallied Victory Medal: Reference WO 329/1657 (shows first entered France with 5/Gordons, later served with 7/Gordons) Robert Esplin, fourth son of William Anderson Esplin (Stone Quarryman & Farmer), and Jean Croll Esplin (nee Cathro), was a native of West Laverock Hall, Carmyllie, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland, where he was born on, 26 September 1895. The 1901 National Census for Scotland, records Robert living at home together with his parents and 6 x siblings, viz: 2 x sisters; Mary Esplin & Agnes Asplin, and 4 x brothers; Charles Esplin, William Esplin, George Esplin & Alex Esplin. By trade a \'Ploughman\', Robert is recorded to have travelled to Canada to work in 1911, but had returned to Scotland in 1913 - before the Great War broke-out. When he enlisted in the British Army, he was posted to the 5th (Buchan and Formartin) Battalion Gordon Highlanders, with which unit he first served overseas in a theatre of war, \'France\'. Later transferred to 1/7th (Deeside) Battalion Gordon Highlanders, he was wounded-in-action and captured by the enemy, at Bumetz, France, on 22 March 1918. Subsequently transported and interred at a POW camp in Munster, Germany, Robert was released from captivity and repatriated back to Scotland, before 14 December 1918. Robert Esplin did not remain long in his native country, as in 1921, he is recorded migrating to Canada, where he subsequently became a naturalized Canadian, and settled in Manitoba. He is recorded as having died in Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada, sometime in 1975 Sold together with some hard-copy photocopied research Condition: About GVF

A \'Stocksbridge\' Digger\'s Wounded at Gallipoli later Killed-in-Action France during a Victoria Cross Action, Great War campaign medal pair: Private Ernest Watson, 13th Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force - British War Medal. Silver issue (688 Pte. E. Watson. 13-Bn. A.I.F.) - Interallied Victory Medal (688 Pte. E. Watson. 13-Bn. A.I.F.) Wounded-in-Action Gallipoli: Private Ernest Watson 13th Infantry Battalion A.I.F., is confirmed having bene wounded-in-action at Gallipoli by Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound (G.S.W.). on 1915, while fighting the Ottoman Turkish Army Killed-in-Action at Victoria Cross Action: Private Ernest Watson 13th Infantry Battalion A.I.F., is confirmed having been killed-in-action on 4 February 1917, at Gueudecourt, France, while fighting the German Army The Commonwealth War Graves Commission maintain records - and memorials - of 49 x \'All-Ranks\' of the 13/AIF who are recorded as having been Killed-in-Action or Died-of-Wounds, on 4 February 1917 The memory of the life & supreme sacrifice of Private Ernest Watson 13th Battalion Australian Imperial Force is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, on a panel on the Australian National Memorial located within the Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery The memorial is the Australian National Memorial erected to commemorate all Australian soldiers who fought in France and Belgium during the First World War, to their dead, and especially to name those of the dead whose graves are not known The Australian servicemen named on this memorial died on the battlefields of the Somme 1916-18, Pozieres, Bapaume 1917, Arras 1917, Bullecourt, Messines 1917, Ypres 1917, Menin Road, Polygon Wood, Broodseinde, Poelcappelle, Passchendaele, Avre, Ancre 1918, Villers-Bretonneux, Lys, Hazebrouck, Hamel, Marne 1918, Amiens, Albert 1918, Albert 1918 (Chuignes), Mont-St. Quentin, Hindenburg Line, Epehy, St. Quentin Canal and Beaurevoir Both the cemetery and memorial were designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. The memorial was unveiled by King George VI on 22 July 1938 Of the 10,982 names displayed at the unveiling of the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial the burial places of many have since been identified and this continues to this day. As a result, there are currently 10,729 Australian servicemen officially commemorated by this memorial Notwithstanding that we do not know the company of the 13/AIF that Ernest served-in on 4th February 1917 (he is known to have been serving with \'C\' Company in 1916). We would refer clients to the unit\'s excellent battalion war diary, and to the Victoria Cross citation of the legendary ANZAC hero \'Harry Murray \'for truly inspirational insight to the outstanding performance of 13/AIF at Guedecourt, France. After the battle, the Officer Commanding wrote a detailed report of the action (three Victoria Cross recommendations - only one of which resulted in an award of the VC), which included a summary of highlights including, the remark: Quote The bayonet was too much for the Germans in this fight, they either surrendered or fled, when called on to face it Unquote. The Victoria Cross citation detailing the exceptional gallantry of Harry Murray (Australia\'s most decorated soldier of the Great War) on 4 February 1917, states: Quote, For most conspicuous bravery when in command of the right flank company in attack. He led his company to the assault with great skill and courage, and the position was quickly captured. Fighting of a very severe nature followed, and three heavy counter-attacks were beaten back, these successes being due to Captain Murray’s wonderful work. Throughout the night his company suffered heavy casualties through concentrated enemy shell fire, and on one occasion gave ground for a short way. This gallant officer rallied his command and saved the situation by sheer valour. He made his presence felt throughout the line, encouraging his men, heading bombing parties, leading bayonet charges, and carrying wounded to places of safety. His magnificent example inspired his men throughout. Unquote Note: Lieutenant-Colonel Harry Murray, V.C., C.M.G., D.S.O. (& bar), D.C.M, 4 x Mentioned-in-Despatches, and France Croix De Guerre, was the most decorated Australian soldier of the Great War! 13/AIF Honours and Awards: During the Great War, the Battalions soldiers received the following awards: 1 VC; 1 CB; 1 CMG; 5 DSO; 1 MVO; 34 MC, 2 bars, 1 2nd bars; 35 DCM; 152 MM ,11 bars, 1 2nd bar; 4 MSM; 1 Albert Medal; 52 MID; 5 foreign awards Ernest Watson, third son, of William Parks Watson (a Miner - Colliery Pump Attendant) & Caroline Watson (nee Lord), was a native of Stocksbridge, Yorkshire, England, where he was born in 1888. Born into a mining community and a mining family, Ernest like his father before him, worked as Coal Miner from at least the age of 15 years (the 1901 National Census for England & Wales refers). Growing-up Ernest was surrounded with a large family, comprising his parents and 8 x siblings, comprising 2 x older brothers, and 6 x sisters. By the time of the compilation of the 1911 National Census for England and Wales, Ernest is recorded as a Coal Miner \'Hewer\', residing with his retired widowed father, and 3 x younger sisters; Helen Rosella Watson (23, Elementary School Teacher); Florence Hilda Watson (19, Umbrella Factory Worker), at the family residence located at, Hawthorne Brook, Stocksbridge, nr Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. Ernest migrated to Australia, sometime after April 1911, and was a resident in New South Wales - working as a Miner - when he volunteered for service with the Australian Imperial Force, at Sydney, on 18 September 1914, and subsequently posted to 13th Battalion Australian Imperial Force After completion of basic training (Ernest cited prior service with a Militia unit) Ernest embarked for overseas service aboard the H.M.A.T. \'Ulysses\' that sailed from Sydney on, 22 December 1914 bound for Egypt. Ernest subsequently served at Gallipoli, where he was wounded-in-action, by GSW on, 5 May 1915, and evacuated thereafter. Ernest appears to have been an ideal cultural fit for the AIF, as like many of his \'Digger\' mates, he had several run-in\'s with military authority, including neglecting to obey an order while on active service, and \'drunkenness\', these latter accruing for Ernest, 2 x periods of \'No 2 Field Punishment\' for his transgressions. Ernest is recorded as being killed-in-action at, Guedecourt, France, on, 4 February 1917 Both medals retaining their original long lengths of silk \'moire\' ribands, fitted \'reverso\' on the medals, as commonly found on Great War medals A fine pair of medals to an English Digger\' who saw hard fighting at Gallipoli and who later paid the supreme sacrifice during a famous Australian Victoria Cross action in France, while serving with the Australian Imperial Force Condition: About EF

A \'Superb\' & rare to \'Railway\' unit - Peterhead \'Blue Tooner\'s\' Gallantry & \'Casualty\' group of 4: Private William James Robson, M.M., 51st Broad Gauge Operating Company Royal Engineers, late 5th (Buchan & Formartin) Battalion Gordon Highlanders MM awarded in the very first of list of Military Medal recipients to be published in the London Gazette - Military Medal. GV (2745 Pte. W. J. Robson. 1/5 Gord: Hdrs - T.F.) - 1914-15 Star (2745 Pte. W. J. Robson, Gord. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2745 Pte. W. J. Robson, Gord. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (58807 Dvr. W. Tinw**th. R.A.) Note: The Victory Medal only in the group is another soldier\'s original medal, with minor rubbing to naming. This the medal of 58807 Driver William Tinworth, Royal Artillery As reported in the M.M. recipient\'s own words, and published in the Aberdeen Weekly Journal issue of, 5 May 1916: Quote, PETERHEAD GORDONS HEROIC DEED Saved Fourteen Lives Mr. Walter Robson, railway carter, 13 Backgate, Peterhead, has been notified that his son, Private Walter Robson of the Gordons, had been made a recipient of the Military Cross (sic) for bravery in the field. In a letter to his parents Private Robson says:- \"I was the means of saving 14 men. I saw about 20 Germans trying to kill some of our chaps, who were crying out for help; and when the Huns saw the sergeant and I coming down the trenches with bombs they took to their heels and ran. Some of them left their rifles, and I have got one and will send it home\". Unquote. Walter had originally been recommended by his Commanding Officer for a Distinguished Conduct Medal, but the award was downgraded for award of one of the newly instituted \'Military Medals\'. The original recommendation for Walter\'s proposed DCM is contained in the 5/Gordons battalion war diary - together with a recommendation for the Victoria Cross (2275 Sergeant Charles Dickie referred to in Walter\'s own words quoted above) and another DCM recommendation for a third soldier, 1592 Pte. J. Buchan. In the event all 3 x soldiers, received awards of the newly created Military Medal (Sergeant Dickie & Private Robson\'s awards were published in the London Gazette issue of 3 November 1916, while Private Buchan\'s award was published in the London Gazette issue of 10 November 1916. Most interestingly, Walter was requested to provide documentary evidence in support of Sergeant Dickie\'s Victoria Cross recommendation (Sergeant Charles Dickie had already earlier been awarded a Distinguished Conduct Medal for his gallantry in 1915) The official recommendation for Walter\'s \'downgraded\' DCM - taken form the 5/Gordon\'s battalion war diary, is quoted below: Quote, 2745 Pte W J Robson. For distinguished conduct on the night 25th / 26th March 1916, on the explosion of an enemy mine beneath his companies trenches. He carried out his orders to consolidate the position with great courage under heavy fire, and brought back a wounded man from an exposed position to a place of safety. He also brought back Capt Robertson, whom he found unconscious in the crater, and was also most useful in bandaging the wounded Unquote. Patriotic Family & Wounded-in-Action: Walter Robson is confirmed having been Wounded-in-the-Face by gunshot and shrapnel wound (GSW) in 1916, as reported in the Buchan Observer & East Aberdeenshire Advertiser issue of 8 August 1916, which is quoted below: Quote, Mr. Walter Ronson, carter, Backgate, was notified yesterday that his son, Pte. W. Robson, Gordons, has died of wounds on 28th July. He was carried out of the trenches by his brother, Private Walter Robson, who a few months ago was awarded a Military Medal for conspicuous bravery on the field). Walter has been wounded on the face by shrapnel. William was only 19 years, and in civil life a carter with Messrs James Reid & Sons. He joined the Gordons shortly after the outbreak of war. Unquote. Died in France: Sapper Walter James Robson, 51st Broad Gauge Operating Company Royal Engineers, late 5th Battalion Gordon Highlanders, is confirmed having died from \'Spanish Influenza\' at the 30th General Hospital, in France on, 26 October 1918. After his death, his personal effects and pay, were sent to his widow Ivy Robson, who resided at, 44 Whapload Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England The body of Sapper Walter James Robson M.M., lies buried in the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Les Baraques Military Cemetery at Sangatte, located at Pas de Calais, France, where his life and supreme sacrifice is remembered with honour, and perpetuated for posterity Les Baraques Military Cemetery, Sangatte: In April 1915, No.6 Base Supply Depot was started at Calais to help relieve the pressure on Boulogne and to provide a base nearer to the front than Havre or Rouen. The base remained open until the last Commonwealth forces left France in March 1921. The 30th, 35th and 38th General Hospitals, No.9 British Red Cross Hospital and No.10 Canadian Stationary Hospital were also stationed in the town providing about 2,500 beds. For three years, Commonwealth burials were made in Calais Southern Cemetery, but it later became necessary to start a new site and in September 1917, the first burials took place at Les Baraques. The cemetery continued in use until 1921. The cemetery now contains 1,303 Commonwealth burials of the First World War, together with more than 250 war graves of other nationalities, all but 2 of them German. The cemetery also contains seven Second World War burials. The cemetery was designed by Sir Herbert Baker Medals verification: The Military Medal and all the Great War medals verified as issued per the respective London Gazette & medal rolls of the Royal Engineers, as under: a). Military Medal: Reference London Gazette issue of 3 June 1916, an award in the very first list of Military Medal recipients b). 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2598 (Royal Engineers \'Transportation\' roll, entered \'France\' 2 May 1915, No 2745 Gordons) c). British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/554 (on roll of Royal Engineers \'Railways\', shows prior service with 5/Gordons) d). Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/554 (on roll of Royal Engineers \'Railways\', shows prior service with 5/Gordons) Note: The 5th (Service) Battalion Gordon Highlanders, first entered theatre of war, France, on, 2 May 1915, with the battalion disembarking at, Boulogne, France, on 3 May 1915 Walter James Robson, eldest son of Walter Robson (Railway carter) and Jane Robson (nee Forbes) was a native of Longside, nr Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1893. By the time of the 1901 National Census for Scotland, the family were residents of Peterhead, where Walter is recorded living with his parents and 4 x siblings comprising elder sister Ann Robson, younger sister Bella Jane Robson and 2 x younger brothers viz; Alexander & William Robson located at 16c Wallace Street, Peterhead, Scotland. Prior to the Great War, Walter James Robson - now working like his father before him - as a \'Carter\', was working for Mr James Sutherland of Victoria Stables, Peterhead and plying his trade between Peterhead and Lowestof. It was at, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, where on, 3 November 1913, Walter got maried to, Ivy Agnes Garrod. Shortly, after the outbreak of the Great War, Walter, followed his younger brother, as a volunteer into the local infantry battalion, when circa during the winter of 1914/15, he joined the 5th (Buchan & Formatin) Battalion Gordon Highlanders (Territorial Force), and was allocated the regimental number 2745. William\'s brother - who had enlisted earlier in the same battalion, in the autumn of 1914 - was given the regimental number \'2266\'. Walter first landed in theatre of war \'France\' on, 3 May 1915, on which date 5/Gordons disembarked at the French port of Boulogne. Evidently a soldier of considerable courage, who saw plenty of fighting, as evidenced by the gallantry award, and being wounded. Presumably, it was due to his wounds (shrapnel to face), that he was subsequently transferred to the Royal Engineers \'Transportation\'. On transfer to the Royal Engineers he was allocated the regimental number WR/17594. Probably due to his pre-war trade as a \'Carter\', he was allocated to the \'RE Railways\', and is confirmed serving with the 51st Broad Gauge Operating Company, Royal Engineers (this was the only RE Railway Operating Division \'BGO\' company allocated to serve under 5th Army Command), at the time of his death due to \'Influenza\' in France, on, 26 October 1918 Important: An excessively rare casualty to unit - only two soldiers are recorded by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, to have died in the Great War serving with 51st Broad Gauge Operating Company, Royal Engineers! The medals mounted in the swing style, suspended from original silk ribands. The mounting brooch retaining its long-hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with some hard-copy photocopied research An outstanding Gordon Highlanders regimental Great War Military Medal for bravery group to a \'Jock\', whose personal evidence was used in a documented \'Victoria Cross\' recommendation, was \'Wounded-in-the-Face\' by shrapnel, and who later paid the supreme sacrifice Condition: Mostly GVF

A \'Surrey Yeomanry\' & Great War \'Memorial Plaque\' Casualty Group of 3: Private Arthur Frederick Tondeur 12th (Bermondsey) Battalion East Surrey Regiment, late Surrey Yeomanry - British War Medal (2952 Pte. A. F. Tondeur. Surr Yeo.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2952 Pte. A. F. Tondeur. Surr Yeo.) - Memorial Plaque (Arthur Frederick Tondeur) Killed-in-Action: Private Arthur Frederick Tondeur confirmed Killed-in-Action at France, on, 18 June 1917 Portrait: A splendid portrait photograph of the recipient in Field Service Order with slung leather bandolier & ammunition pouches, and wearing the cap badge of the Surrey Yeomanry in his Field Cap, is included in the Imperial War Museums on-line 'Live sof the Great War' repository, and from where a buyer can obtain a copy image Medals Verification: Both Great War medal verified from the respective Great War campaign medals roll of the East Surrey Regiment (ref WO 329/1202) and the recipients full medal entitlement. The medal roll showing that the first regiment he served in when he entered theatre of war, was the Surrey Yeomanry at which time he held the regimental number, 2952. and that he subsequently transferred to the 12th Battalion East Surry Regiment in which he held the regimental number 25603 Arthur Frederick Tondeur, son of Louis Tondeur and Phoebe Ann Tondeur (nee), was a native of London. At the time of Arthur's death his parents were living at the family residence located at, 13, Courtenay Square, Kennington, London Arthur Frederick Tondeur, son of Louis Tondeur (a Gas Stoker') & Phoebe Ann Hughes Tondeur (nee Bray) was a native of Lambeth, London, England, where he was born in 1898 (he was baptised in the parish of St. Peter, Vauxhall, London, England, on, 13 April 1898. At the time of his baptism his parents were residing at, 17 Leopold Street, from where his father was employed as a 'Labourer'. By the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, Leopold , is recorded as a 'Schoolboy' living with his parents and 8 x siblings at the family home located at; 116 Upper Kennington Lane, Kennington, London The Great War medals retaining their original long and still 'bright' silk moire ribands, as issued See item code 21530 for the recipients brothers medals, that are being sold separately. The brothers are uniquely the only persons with the surname 'Tondeur' listed on the Great War casualty rolls maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission A scarce seen Great War casualty group with campaign medals seen named to the Surrey Yeomanry Condition: EF

A \'Tankers\' Great War campaign and long Service group of 3: Private Herbert Cook, Royal Tank Corps late West York Regiment - British War Medal. Silver issue (9634 Pte. H. Cook. W.York.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (9634 Pte. H. Cook. W.York.R.) - Military LS&GC Medal. GV second type (4523815 Pte. H. Cook. R.T.R.) Note: The recipients respective Medal Index Card confirm that he was only entitled to and recieved the two campaign medals here offered in respect of his services during the Great War. His unique Arym Number shown on the LSGC medla indicates that he served in a Cavalry Regiment of the line sometime in or after 1920, and before he transferred to the Royal Tank Corps Condition: Contact marks otherwise about VF

A \'Tea Planter\'s\' and India \'Volunteer\'s\' South African War, Great War & Long Service medal group of 3: Captain Edward Byres Moir-Byres Assam Valley Light Horse, late Lumsden\'s Horse - QSA. \'CC\' \'OFS\' \'Joh\' (150 Tpr: E. B. M. Byres. Lumsden\'s Horse) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt. E. B. Moir-Byres.) - Volunteer Long Service Medal (India & Colonies). GV issue (Captn E. B. M. Byres Assam Valley Lt Horse.) Medals & clasps verification: All medals and clasps are confirmed as entitled per the below following cited reference sources: - QSA Medal & 3 x clasps: WO 100/258 - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/2351 compiled & signed at India Office 29/06/1922 - Volunteer Long Service Medal (India): Indian Army Order No.292 of 1915, awarded 07/06/15 Reference \'The History of Lumsden\'s Horse - A Complete Record of the Corps from its Formation to its Disbandment (Pearce, 1903), Trooper E. B. Moir-Byres is confirmed as having served with \'B\' Company No.1 Section of Lumsden\'s Horse. At the time of his enlistment his civilian occupation and address were recorded as, Tea Planter, Tarrapore Tea Co located at Cachar District, Assam, British India. Edward was not serving alone from amongst the volunteers who worked as Tea Planters in Cachar. The nominal roll of Lumsden\'s Horse show that, of the 32 x \'Other Ranks\' who served in the same section as Moir-Byres, half of them, i.e., 16 x men, were all described as Tea Planters from Cachar Cachar District: The Imperial Gazetteer\' states that in 1904, the district had 164 x tea gardens with an out-turn of over 31,000,000 lb. (14,000 tonnes) of manufactured tea, which gave employment to 140 Europeans and 63,500 natives ..... The principal tea companies were the Tarapur, with its centre at Dawan, 18 miles (30km) east of Silchar; the Scottpur, centre Pollarbund, 11 miles east of Silchar; and the’Bengal Tea Company’ in ‘Hailakandi District Subdivision’(see below), centre Ainakhal Edward Byres Moir-Byres, third son of George Moir-Byres (described variously as an Oil Manufacturer / Landed Proprietor) and Sophia Elenor Matilda Moir-Byres (nee Bulteel) was a native of, Manchester, Lancashire, England, where he was born on, 31 January 1873. By descent, the family had its ancient roots in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Edward was one of seven children in the Moir-Byres family, his siblings being 4 x brothers and 2 x sisters. Edward still in his early twenties, obtained an appointment to work in British India on the Tea Estates of Assam, and from the mid 1890\'s, he was working in British India as a Tea Planter. He appears to have spent the best part of 30 years in India, during which time he fought in the South African War (Queens South Africa Medal with 3 x clasps), and was at some time mobilized during the Great War for internal security duty in India (for which latter service he earned the British War Medal). He was a long standing member of the Assam Valley Light Horse in which unit he latterly held the rank of Captain (and awarded the Volunteer Long Service Medal in 1915). During a furlough to the United Kingdom, Edward married Mary Vera Gibson, at Newcastle in 1912. Edward and Vera were subsequently blessed with 3 x children, 2 x daughters and a son. Their first born daughter Marie was born and sadly died in infancy in 1915 at Darjeeling. Their son George Francis Moir-Byres was born in London. in 1916 - and later became a professional soldier, serving latterly ending his career as a Major in the Gordon Highlanders, having been wounded during the Malaya Campaign 1941-42, and who had been Prisoner-of-War being transported to work on the \'Death Railway\' in Thailand, where he was subsequently decorated with the award of a \'Mention-in-Despatches\'. Edward\'s daughter Ann Moir0Byres, was born in Shillong, Assam in 1918. Prior to getting married, Edward had been the father of two boys, viz Thomas Jackson Byers (born Assam 1898) and William Byers (born Assam 1903). Edward Byres Moir-Byres, retired from the Assam Tea Estates sometime in the 1920\'s, and returned to the United Kingdom where he died on, 24 May 1926, at the Mundesley Sanatorium, located at, Ginningham, Norfolk, England Shortly after the outbreak of the South African War, Edward was one of a number of a number of Assam \'Tea Planter\'s, who took leave of their employers and enlisted for overseas in the South African War, when they volunteered for service with the India raised \'Lumsden\'s Horse\' Lumsden\'s Horse, also known as Colonel Lumsden\'s Corps, was the name given to the Indian Mounted Infantry Corps, which was formed in Calcutta in 1899 by Lieutenant-Colonel Dugald McTavish Lumsden of the, Assam Valley Light Horse. The new corps was raised from volunteers from various existing Indian regiments, including the Assam Valley Light Horse. Colonel Lumsden contributed 50,000 rupees The Corps left Calcutta 250 strong in February 1900, consisting of two squadrons and a maxim gun detachment. It was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel D M Lumsden, of the Assam Valley Volunteers; while Lieutenant Colonel Eden C Showers, Commandant of the Surma Valley Light Horse, went as second in command with the rank of Major. \'A\' Company sailed from Calcutta on 26th February 1900, and \'B\' Company on 3rd March. \'A\' Company landed at Cape Town and \'B\' at East London, and both joined the army of Lord Roberts at Bloemfontein in April. On the 21st Lumsden\'s Horse marched out of camp to join General Tucker\'s Division, which had been holding the hills won at the battle of Karee Siding, 29th March. They were attached to a mounted infantry corps commanded by Colonel Ross, which consisted of Lumsden\'s Horse 240, Loch\'s Horse 220, West Riding and Oxford Light Infantry MI 220, and the 8th Battalion Regular MI 420 On 29th April Ross received orders to make a demonstration against the Boer right, to draw them out, if possible, and allow Maxwell\'s Brigade to seize their position. Henry\'s Mounted Infantry were to co-operate. Lumsden\'s Horse occupied various spurs about 1500 yards from the Boer position; but the enemy moved out and took the offensive with vigour. Major Showers, who was exposing himself with rash bravery, was killed early in the action. So strong and determined was the enemy that Lumsden\'s men were ordered to retire. Lieutenant Crane, who with his section had been detached from Lieutenant Colonel Lumsden\'s command, did not receive this order. He and his men held on to the position which they were holding, and were cut off and captured. The casualties of the two squadrons in this their first engagement were most severe. Major Showers and 5 men were killed, and Lieutenant Crane and 5 non-commissioned officers and men were wounded. After the engagement, General Tucker complimented Lumsden\'s Horse, but \'rebuked\' them for an exhibition of bravery which, he thought, bordered on rashness and the unnecessary courting of danger On 3rd May Lord Roberts commenced his advance to Pretoria. During this movement Lumsden\'s Horse scouted and skirmished in front of the right centre of the great army. At the Zand River on the 10th, at Viljoen\'s Drift on the Vaal on the 26th, and near Elandsfontein on the 29th, Ross\'s Mounted Infantry, including Lumsden\'s, did well, and their work was much praised by various correspondents. During the advance, and particularly after the Vaal was crossed, Lumsden\'s men had several casualties After the occupation of Pretoria, Lumsden\'s Horse were employed about Irene and at Springs, where they had the usual hard outpost work and some skirmishing. On 22nd July they marched into Pretoria and joined a force under Colonel Hickman, with whom they did some patrol work. About this time Lumsden\'s Horse left Colonel Ross, who issued an order in which he bestowed on them the highest possible compliments About the beginning of August the corps, now under Brigadier-General Mahon and General lan Hamilton, started on a march to Rustenburg, thence to the country north of Pretoria, and back to the capital, which was reached about the end of August. At Zilikat\'s Nek there was stiff fighting, in which the Berkshire Regiment did very well Mahon was now ordered to make a forced march to Carolina. He arrived there on 6th September in order to co-operate with French in the march to Barberton — a splendid effort on the part of all ranks Lumsden\'s Horse next took part in the march from Machododorp to Heidelberg along with the other troops of Generals French and Mahon. After some very severe fighting Heidelberg was reached on 26th October, and the corps then marched to Pretoria On 23rd November, 1900, Lumsden\'s Horse left Pretoria for India. Lord Roberts telegraphed to the Viceroy expressing his \'appreciation of their excellent services\', and said: \'It has been a pride and a pleasure to me to have under my command a volunteer contingent which has so well upheld the honour of the Indian Empire\'. Men of Lumsden\'s Horse earned a number of orders and decorations for their services in South Africa including; 1 x C.B., 1 x C.M.G., 2 x D.S.O.\'s & 6 x D.C.M\'s The medals all retaining lengths of their original silk ribands. The QSA riband mounted with a contemporary white metal mounting brooch, that retains its hinged pin & clasp, and is as-worn by the recipient. The other medals having old safety pins attached A most interesting and scarce medal group to a most desirable South African War \'Colonial\' unit - \'Lumsden\'s Horse\' See the recipients miniature medals, and his son\'s full-size and miniature medal groups that are being offered separately for sale on this website Condition: Medals dark toned GVF

A \'Territorial Army\' Great War campaign group of 3: Driver Cornelius Wilfred Carline, Royal Artillery - British War Medal. Silver issue (236170 Dvr. C. Carline. R.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (236170 Dvr. C. Carline. R.A.) - Territorial Force War Medal (236170 Dvr. C. W. Carline. R.A.) Cornelius Wilfred Carline, the son of Thomas Carline was born in 1895 and was a native of Hoxton, Shoreditch, Hackney, London. The recipient is confirmed as having qualified for all 3 campaign medals on his respective Medal Index Card. Post-war ee married Rose Maud Annie Margetts on 9 January 1921 in the Parish of St.John the Baptist, Hoxton, in the borough of Hackney, London Sold together with a copy of the recipients Medal index Card Condition: About VF

A \'Trawler Section\' Great War campaign and long service group of 4: Engineman Francis Keller McPherson, Royal Naval Reserve - 1914-15 Star (T.S. 19. F.K. McPherson, Engr. R.N.R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (19TS. F.K. McPherson, Engn. R.N.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (19TS. F.K. McPherson, Engn. R.N.R.) - Royal Naval Reserve Long Service Medal. GV issue (16E. U. F.K. McPherson. Engn. R.N.R.) Note: Francis Keller McPherson, a native of Aberdeen, Scotland (born there on 26 August 1886) was the son of the colourful \'Dan\' McPherson late 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, who won a hard earned Distinguished Conduct Medal for uncommon gallantry at the battle of El-Teb in 1884, where he rescued the heroic \'Fred Burnaby\', during which \'Dan\' McPherson was wounded in the face by a spear! For details of the fathers medals, citation and illustration refer to DNW Medal Sale Lot 1591 16 September 2010 The Great War campaign medals all confirmed as entitled/issued on the respective Great War medal roll Sold with copy of the recipients Great War service sheet Condition: GVF

A \'Twice Blown Up\' Wounded-in-Action, Jock\'s Great War & police long service medal group of 4: Private Frank Anderson Haughs, 8th Bn Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) later Special Constable, Angus Constabulary - 1914-15 Star (S-8653. Pte. F. A Haughs, R.Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-8653 Pte. F. A Haughs, R.Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-8653 Pte. F. A Haughs, R.Highrs.) - Special Constabulary LSM. GVI first type (Frank A. Haughs.) Important: Private Frank Anderson Haughs is confirmed having been twice blown-up by shell and 'Wounded-in-Action' by gunshot & shrapnel wounds (GSW) while serving in France with the 8th Battalion Black Watch at the Battle of Longueval & Delville Wood, during the Somme Offensive of July 1916 Quote ('Montrose, Arbroath and Brechin review; and Forfar and Kincardineshire Advertiser, issue of, 11 August 1916): Montrose Solder Twice Hit By Shells Private Frank Haughs, writing on 31st July to his father, Mr William Haughs, grieve at Fordhouse of Dun, says that he has been wounded, and is in Stanley Hospital Liverpool. He states that the British and German positions at his section were, about a mile apart, between two woods. They went out at night their orders being to take the first three lines, which they did. While they were going through a village a shell landed beside Private Haughs, lifting him high in the air. He landed in a big shell hole. He received a wound in the head, which a comrade bound up, and advised him to go back to the dressing station, but he would not hear of that. Getting out of the hole after some difficulty, he met the doctor, who also advised him to go back. The doctor had no sooner left him when another shell landed close beside him, wounding him in the leg and arm. He crept back to the first line that had been captured, and from thence was conveyed back to the dressing-station. He remembered nothing else till he was being lowered into a barge, for conveyance to a place further back, prior to his removal to England. Private Haughs, who is Mr Haugh's youngest son, was a farm servant prior to enlisting in the Black Watch Unquote The above newspaper article places Private Haughs as serving with 8/Black Watch during the Somme Offensive being present and 'Wounded-in-Action' at Loungueval & Delville Wood between 14 - 21 July 1916 In total the 8th Black Watch sustained 568 x casualties (killed, died, wounded and missing) at Longueval and Delville Wood, of which 137 'all-ranks' men killed, died of wounds or missing in action Important: All medals & clasp verified as entitled & issued per the respective Great War medal rolls of the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) as under: - 1914-15 Star. With dated clasp: Ref WO 329/2741 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1352 Important: The recipient's half-brother's brother's medals (a fellow 'Special Constable') are being sold separately on the website, see item code 20947 Frank Anderson Haughs - a unique name - was the eldest son of William Haughs & Agnes Ellis Haughs (nee Neave) was a native of, Dun, Forfarshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1895. At the time of the 1901 Census for Scotland, Frank is recorded as living at the family home, at, Fordhouse Cottage, Dun, near Montrose, Forfarshire, Scotland, with his parents and - at the time - 5 x siblings, comprising elder brother Charles Haughs, and 4 x sisters vis, Isabel Haughs, Jean Haughs, Mary Haughs & Margaret Haughs. Prior to the Great War, Frank Haughs was employed as a 'Farm Servant'. During the Great War, Frank is recorded as having first entered theatre of war 'France' on 25 August 1915, while serving with 8th Battalion Black Watch (the medal rolls indicate that he also latterly served with 2nd Battalion Black Watch). After having been twice blown- up and wounded by gunshot and shrapnel wounds (GSW) at Longueval & Delville Wood during the Somme Offensive of July 1916, he was evacuated to England for recuperation. After recovering from his wounds, Frank Haughs latterly served with the 2/Black Watch. Frank Haughs was transferred to the Class Z Reserve on 9 April 1919 On, 27 May 1927, Frank Haughs married Christina 'Ina' Bruce Clark, at a civil ceremony held at the George Hotel, Montrose, Forfarshire, Scotland. Frank Haughs, was a well known farmer and prize-winning horseman in the Montrose area, and there are multiple references and articles pertaining to him published in the local Montrose area newspapers in the period circa 1925-1950. Frank Haughs, is recorded as having died at, North Snaddon, St. Cyrus, Kincardineshire, Scotland, on 14 April 1950, and his body was later interred at, Sleepyhillock Cemetery, St. Cyrus The Special Constabulary Medal with some original lustre Condition: mostly about GVF

A \'Twice Decorated\' Colonial Service Officer\'s group of 7: Major Geoffrey Charles Lawrence, C.M.G., O.B.E., Colonial Service Financial Secretary & Acting Chief Minister Zanzibar, who in WW2 had served with the Somaliland Camel Corps An outstanding \'Red Sea\' interest\' medal group to a British soldier who served at the Battle of Tug Argan with the Somaliland Camel Corps - Companion of the Order of St, Michael & St. George. EIIR issue with full neck cravat & fittings - Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Civil). Officer\'s (O.B.E.) 2nd type - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp - The Africa Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with bar \'Territorial\' (Captain G. C. Lawrence, Gen. List.) Brace of Orders: In respect of his service as a Colonial Service officer, Major Lawrence was awarded two x Orders as under: C.M.G.: London Gazette 8 June 1963 (Financial Secretary, Zanzibar) O.B.E.: London Gazette 12 June 1958 (shown as Financial Secretary, Somaliland) The Times issue of 21 June 1994, published the below obituary on Geoffrey Charles Lawrence, C.M.G., O.B.E.: Geoffrey Charles Lawrence, CMG, OBE, former colonial servant, died on June 5 aged 78. He was born on November 11,1915. Had it not been for the Second World War Geoffrey Lawrence would have spent his career in Barclay\'s Bank. As it was, he found himself in the Horn of Africa, riding a camel across the desert like his more famous namesake, taking on the Italians at the Battle of Tug Argan and running the colonial exchequer in Zanzibar. Born in London, the son of a civil servant in the Post Office, he joined Barclays after leaving the Stationers’ Company School and was posted to the bank’s headquarters in the City. But he also enlisted in the Territorial Army and was called up on the outbreak of war. He went with the Middlesex Yeomanry to Palestine, but then went down with measles followed by pneumonia. With his comrades-in-arms sent to fight in North Africa, Lawrence found himself, on his recovery, bored and redundant. In search of action he volunteered for the Camel Corps and, after training in Egypt, was posted to the British Protectorate of Somaliland. Lawrence was amongst those troops forced to evacuate the Protectorate after retreating before the Italians at Tug Argan. After six months nursing their wounded pride in Aden, however, the British returned and recaptured the territory. Sergeant Lawrence was now commissioned and put in charge of the customs office under a new Military Occupied Territory Administration, stationed in Berbera. A Major by the time the War ended, he applied to join the Colonial Service and in September 1947 was sent to Brasenose College, Oxford, on the first so-called Devonshire Course, under which new colonial officers were taught the practical skills of administrating the Empire. He and his wife spent the next 16 years in and around East Africa. Starting as a District Commissioner in Berbera, then classed as a hardship post by Whitehall, he was transferred to the secretariat in Hargeisa, where he rose from being an assistant chief secretary to become financial secretary in 1956. In 1960 he accepted the post of financial secretary in Zanzibar and remained there until 1963 when internal self-government was introduced. He was also a member of the East African Currency Council. Out of a job at the age of 48, Geoffrey Lawrence he was approached by the Colonial Office with the offer of a temporary assignment. The temporary job gradually became permanent, and Lawrence was to become involved in, among other things, the Aden Crisis in the 1960s and the Geneva constitutional conference which followed. He retired in 1976, aged 61. Disliking London and its surrounds, he spent his retirement in the country, pottering about his greenhouse and taking his West Highland terrier\'s for walks. He had no children and is survived by his wife Joyce.\' Unquote. Somaliland Camel Corps: In September 1939, the Somaliland Camel Corps had a total strength of only fourteen British officers, one British non-commissioned officer, and 554 non-European (mostly ethnic Somalis) other ranks. Initially, the corps was placed under the garrison commander of French Somaliland. The four companies of the Somaliland Camel Corps were split among five different locations in the colony. Only \"A\" Company retained its camels, while the other companies had become infantry units On the brink of war in 1939, the Somaliland Camel Corps was deployed across the territory at: - Headquarters and Headquarters Company, The Somaliland Camel Corps: Laferug (Lafaruug - located near Mandheera between Berbera and Hargeysa along Route 1 Highway - \'A\' (Camel) Company: Hargeisa - \'B\' (Nyasa Infantry) Company: Tug Argan - southwest of Laferug near Hargeisa south of Assa Hills - \'C\' Company: Burao - \'D\' Company: Tug Argan (less 2 Platoons at Sheekh) Field Marshal Archibald Wavell, Commander-in-Chief of the Middle East Command, was appalled by the under-equipped force that was supposed to defend an entire colony. In 1940, as a result of his concern, the unit was partially mechanised and further defences were built. However, before the upgrades could be completed, the funding ceased At the beginning of the East African Campaign, the Somaliland Camel Corps, bolstered with a battalion of the Northern Rhodesian Regiment, had 1,475 men to defend British Somaliland. Reinforcements were eventually sent from Aden in a vain hope to stop the Italian invasion During the Italian conquest of British Somaliland, the Somaliland Camel Corps skirmished and screened the Italian attacking force along the border before pulling back to more defensible positions at the Tug Argan gap. During the Battle of Tug Argan, fought between 11–15 August when the Italian invaders attempted to force the positions, Camel Corps officer Captain Eric Charles Twelves Wilson (seconded from the East Surreys Regiment), performed outstanding acts of gallantry for which he was subsequently decorated with the award of the Victoria Cross - and a unique award to the Somaliland Camel Corps. Wilson was the only VC recipient during the Italian invasion of British Somaliland. Wilson\'s inspirational recommendation for the Victoria Cross was published in the London Gazette issue of, 11 October 1940, and is quoted below: The KING has been pleased to approve of the award of The Victoria Cross to : Lieutenant (acting Captain) Eric Charles Twelves Wilson, The East Surrey Regiment (attached Somaliland Camel Corps). For most conspicuous gallantry on active service in Somaliland. Captain Wilson was in command of machine-gun posts manned by Somali soldiers in the key position of Observation Hill, a defended post in the defensive organisation of the Tug Argan Gap in British Somaliland. The enemy attacked Observation Hill on 11 August 1940. Captain Wilson and Somali gunners under his command beat off the attack and opened fire on the enemy troops attacking Mill Hill, another post within his range. He inflicted such heavy casualties that the enemy, determined to put his guns out of action, brought up a pack battery to within seven hundred yards, and scored two direct hits through the loopholes of his defences, which, bursting within the post, wounded Captain Wilson severely in the right shoulder and in the left eye, several of his team being also wounded. His guns were blown off their stands but he repaired and replaced them and, regardless of his wounds, carried on, whilst his Somali sergeant was killed beside him. On 12 and 14 August the enemy again concentrated field artillery fire on Captain Wilson\'s guns, but he continued, with his wounds untended, to man them. On 15 August two of his machine-gun posts were blown to pieces, yet Captain Wilson, now suffering from malaria in addition to wounds, still kept his own post in action. The enemy finally over-ran the post at 5 p.m. on 15 August. Unquote Sold together with some copied research A fine record of more than 30 years colonial & overseas service, in the Horn of Africa, Zanzibar and Aden Colony, to a British Colonial Service Officer including War Service against the Italians while serving with the Somaliland Camel Corps The C.M.G. in EF condition with bright gilding and the enamel intact - a perfect EIIR issue example Condition:The group GVF-EF

A \'Twice Wounded\' Old Contemptibles 1914 Star group of 3: Gunner James Herbert Paling, 55th (Heavy) Trench Mortar Battery, late 130th Battery 38th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery - 1914 Star. This with original dated clasp on riband (37366 Gnr: J.H. Paling. R.F.A.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (37366 Gnr: J.H. Paling. R.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (37366 Gnr: J.H. Paling. R.A.) Note: Letter \'A\' in R.F.A. on 1914 Star has been overstruck Important: James Pelling is confirmed in his extant \'Pension Papers\' (available fromThe National Archives) as being twice \'Wounded-in-Action, as under; 1. 7 April 1916, \'Wounded-in-Action\' to head but remained at duty 2. 18 November 1916, \'Wounded-in-Action\' to back (shrapnel bullet embedded in his back) James Herbert Keating was a native of Nottingham, England, and was by \'Trade\' a Miner (in 1919 he worked at The Staveley Coal and Iron Company, Warsop Main, Nottinghamshire), and had enlisted into the Royal Field Artillery on 28 July 1905. His MIC shows that he first entered theatre of war \'France\' on 11 September 1914, and also confirms his entitlement to all three medals and the dated clasp to the 1914 Star. His \'Pension Papers\' show that he served in France from 10 September 1914 to 31 August 1918 and contain full details about the nature of his wounds and treatment, as well as listings of all the different artillery units that he served with in the Great War Sold together with the recipients dress ribbon bar. The 1914 Star complete with silver rosette on riband. The mounting brooch bar retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings The full-size medals mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended by contemporary silk watered ribands, and the mounting brooch bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

A \'Unique to Unit\' Second World War campaign & long service medal group of 3: Lieutenant-Colonel Harry Redvers Ruscoe, Indian Army late 1st (Bombay) Battalion University Training Corps, Indian Territorial Force & North Staffordshire Regiment - Defence Medal - War Medal. With bronze Oakleaf\' emblem for Mention-in-Despatches - Military LS&GC Medal. GVI first issue \'India\' bar (S-Sgt. Instr. H.R. Ruscoe, 1 Btn, U.T.C., I.T.F.) Mentioned-in-Despatches for Persia & Iraq: Captain (Temporary Major) H. R. Ruscoe (2426) had the award of the Mention-in-Despatches published in the London Gazette issue of, 5 August 1943, while he was serving with PAIFORCE, the gazette preamble to the award stating: Quote, War Office, 5th August, 1943. The- KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Persia-Iraq..... Unquote. The Burton Observer and Chronicle issue of 17 February 1944, contained an article and caption portrait photograph in uniform of Major H. R. Ruscoe, as quoted below: Quote, MAJOR H. REDVERS RUSCOE\'S GALLANTRY \"Mentioned\" and Long Service Medal Major Harry Redvers Ruscoe, son of Mrs. J. H. Ruscoe of 59, Carlton Street, Burton, and the late Mr. J. H. Ruscoe, who has risen from a sergeant to major during the war years, has just received two signal honours - he has been \"mentioned in despatches for \"gallant and distinguished services in Iraq and Persia,\"and has been awarded the long service and good conduct medal. In a letter home referring to the mention in despatches, Major Ruscoe says \"I am very proud of it, of course, but actually, so far as I am concerned, I only did my job, the same as millions of others.\" Unquote. University Training Corps, Indian Territorial Force: University Training Corps in British India, had their origins rooted in the Indian Defence Force (1917-1920) at which time named University Corps (UC) was created at the universities of Calcutta, Bombay, Madras and Allahabad. In 1920, the IDF was replaced by volunteer forces vis; the Auxiliary Force (AFI) for European, Eurasian and Parsi \'All-Ranks\', and the Indian Territorial Force (ITF) for Indian \'All-Ranks\'. The University Corps was re-organised as University Training Corps (UTC) under the ITF, and was later renamed University Officers\' Training Corps (UOTC). On 14 August 1947, the Auxiliary Force of India was disbanded and all A.F.I. units stood down. The ITF was restructured into a newly established Territorial Army and the UOTC was converted into the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Harry Redvers Ruscoe, son of Joseph Ruscoe (a professional soldier, Sergeant in the North Staffordshire Regiment, awarded LS&GC in 1914, and in retirement became Postman at Swadlincote) & Mary Alice Lambeth (nee Woods) was a native of, Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, where he was born on, 10 August 1905. Like his father before him, Harry became a professional soldier in the British Army, in which he enlisted in 1923, at which time he was posted to his father\'s old unit, the North Staffordshire Regiment. Harry was serving in British India sometime before 1932, as he married Eleanor Mary Fowler, at, Colaba, Bombay, on, 17 December 1931. At the time of his marriage, Harry was described as \'Sergt East Coast Bn. A.F.I.\' (an Instructors appointment), indicating that he had transferred his service to the British Indian Army. During the Second World War, Harry served variously in India, where in the early war years he was Staff Sergeant Instructor to the 1st (Bombay) Battalion University Training Corps. After being commissioned on 20 April 1941, with appointment 2nd Lieutenant, he subsequently served overseas from India in PAIFORCE in Persia (now Iran) & Iraq. Indian Army lists and English newspaper articles indicate that he was in command of a Base Camp in the PAIFORCE sector, where as a War Substantive Major he was in command of a Garrison Company. Lieutenant-Colonel Harry Redvers Ruscoe is recorded as having at Birmingham, England, on, 23 February 1955, and his wife - the sister of the Mayoress of Harrow - sadly died shortly after on, 4 March 1955! The medals mounted in the swing-style and as -worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from long lengths of original silk ribands attached to a mounting bar that retains its long-hinged pin and clasp fittings A unique combination of medals seen named to the 1st (Bombay) Battalion University Training Corps, Indian Territorial Force Condition: About EF

A \'Unique\' double victorian casualty campaign group to a soldier wounded at Kandahar 1880 later \'Killed-in-Action\' at Tamaai 1884: Private William Fulton, 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) late 72nd Highlanders - Afghan Medal 78-80. 3 clasps \'Charasia\', \'Kabul\', & \'Kandahar\' (58B/368 Pte. W. Fulton, 72nd. Highrs.) - Kabul to Kandahar Star ( (58B/368 Pte. W. Fulton. 72nd. Highlanders.) - Egypt & Sudan Medal 1882-85. With clasp \'El-Teb_Tamaai\' (1592, Pte. W. Fulton, 1/Rl. Highrs.) Killed-in-Action, Tamaai: Private William Fulton, 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) is confirmed having been Killed-in-Action at the Battle of Tamaai, 13 March 1884, reference Adjutant General List No 149 Black Watch at Tamaai: The Black Watch casualties at Tamaai included: Major Walker Aitken along with 8 x Sergeants, 1 x Drummer and 50 x Privates who were \'Killed-in-Action\', whilst Lt Col W. Green, Captain N.K. Brophy, Lieut D.A. M’Leod, 1 x Sergeant, 3 x Corporals & 22 Privates were \'Wounded-in-Action\'. For his conspicuous gallantry at the Battle of Tamaai, Private Thomas Edwards of the 1st Battalion Black Watch was decorated with the Victoria Cross, the fist VC earned by any member of the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) following the creation of the regiment in 1881. Gunshot Wound to Head, Kandahar 1880: Private William Fulton is confirmed having been wounded-in-action at the Battle of Kandahar, on 1 September 1880. Reference the published casualty list contained in the London Gazette issue of, 3 December 1880, he is shown as \'58B-368 Private William Fulton, slight gunshot wound head. At the Battle of Kandahar, the 72nd Highlanders incurred 33 x casualties including: - Officers: 2 x Killed & 2 x Wounded - Other-Ranks: 7 x Killed & 20 x Wounded (of which 4 x later died / mortally wounded) - Native Followers: 2 x Wounded Medals and clasps verification: All medals and clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of the 72nd Highlanders and 1st Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), cited below: - Afghan Medal 78-80 & 3 clasps\': WO 100/52, no longer effective \'Transferred to 1st Class Army Reserve\' - Kabul to Kandahar Star: WO 100/52, no longer effective \'Transferred to 1st Class Army Reserve\' - Egypt & Sudan Medal 1882-85. With clasp\': WO 100/66. With remark \'Killed at Tamaai\' - Khedives Egypt Star: WO 100/66 entitled to Khedives Bronze Star 1884. with remark \'Killed at Tamaai\' Private William Fulton, had originally enlisted in the British Army in the 1870\'s, at which time he had been allocated a \'Brigade Number\' - 58B/368 - and was subsequently posted to the 72nd Seaforth Highlanders. Fulton was transferred to the 1st Class Army Reserve in 1880, and returned to the United Kingdom. He rejoined \'The Colours\' or, was mobilized from the Army Reserve sometime after 1882, as his new \'regimental number\' 1592, was in the sequentially issued regimental number sequence used by the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) which regiment of two regular army battalions had been created by the amalgamation of the 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment Foot (The Black Watch) and the 73rd (Perthshire) Regiment of Foot in 1881, and which from 1 July 1881, issued new sequential regimental numbers. No 22 joined on 14 July 1881, No 1152 joined on 18 February 1882 and No 2074 joined on 22 March 1883 Note: A Private Robert Fulton had also served in the 72nd Highlanders during the Second Afghan War, and died of illness in Afghanistan on, 25 January 1880, while serving with the Kabul Field Force. At the time of his death he was 22 years of age. He too was a late 1870\'s enlistment, and had the Brigade Number 58B/576. We mention this as it is possible that William and Robert Fulton were brothers. Coincidentally, another Fulton was serving with the 1/Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), during the Sudan Campaign of 1884, viz Drummer George Gulton who held the regimental number The medal all fitted with contemporary silk ribands, which have all been thread sewn. Condition: GVF

A \'War Against Japan\' & Indian Independence medal group of 5: Havildar Mohan Singh, Rajputana Rifles, late Indian Grenadiers, Indian Army - India Independence Medal 1947 (2633208 Hav. Mohan Singh, Raj Rif.) - The 1939-45 Star (2633208 Hav. Mohan Singh, Ind. Grs.) - The Burma Star (2633208 Hav. Mohan Singh, Ind. Grs.) - War Medal (2633208 Hav. Mohan Singh, Ind. Grs.) - India Service Medal (2633208 Hav. Mohan Singh, Ind. Grs.) Note: The medals - all Calcutta Mint issues - are officially impressed, per the naming conventions adopted in India post-independence. The recipients unique 7 x digit Army serial number is in the block allocated to the 'Grenadiers' post independence Important: During the Second World War all regular and war raised battalions of the 4th Bombay Grenadiers that served in Burma, were converted from conventional infantry to perform 'Close Support' escort service as 'Motor Battalions' attached to Indian Army armoured brigades. 4/Bombay Grenadiers deployed 5 x battalions to Burma variously between 1941-1945, comprising the 2nd (a regular battalion) & 3, 4. 5 & 6 'War Raised' battalions The recipient was a Hindu Rajput holding the rank of Havildar (Sergeant) who had fought in Burma during the Second World War, with the 4th Bombay Grenadiers later Indian Grenadiers, and at Independence was serving with the Rajputana Rifles In October 1945, the 4th Bombay Grenadiers, were restyled 'The Indian Grenadiers', and in 1950, when India became a republic, were restyled simply the 'Grenadiers' The medals are professionally swing-mounted, with the medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings for wear Condition: GVF

A \'War against Terrorism\' campaign and long service group of 5: Sergeant A. L. Cowan, Royal Air Force - Iraq Medal (Cpl A L Cowan (K8427027) RAF) - Operational Service Medal. With clasp \'Afghanistan\' (Cpl A L Cowan (K8427027) RAF) - NATO Service Medal. With clasp \'ISAF\' - Golden Jubilee Medal. EIIR 1952-2002 - Royal Air Force LSGC Medal. EIIR issue (Sgt A L Cowan RAF K8427027) Note: Sold together with the original card boxes of issue for the Operational Service Medal, Golden Jubilee Medal and NATO Medal The Iraq Medal and Golden Jubilee Medal mounted in the court-style, and \'as-worn\' by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the original pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

A \'Well Documented\' Colonial Railway Engineer\'s Royal Commemorative and Long Service Medal group of 4: Lieutenant-Colonel (Officer Commanding) Clive Osborne Gaby., V.D., South Indian Railway Battalion, Auxiliary Force India - Jubilee Medal 1935 (Lt Colonel C. O. Gaby. V.D., S.I.Ry. Bn. A.F.I.) - Coronation Medal 1937 (Lt Colonel C. O. Gaby. V.D., S.I.Ry. Bn. A.F.I.) - Indian Volunteer Decoration. With top bar (Maj. C. O. Gaby. S. I. Ry. Bn. A.F.I.) - Volunteer LSM (India & Colonies) GV issue (Capt. C. O. Gaby. S.I.Ry. Bn., A.F.I.) Note: The Royal Commemorative Medals identically privately named in a contemporary style, and the integral top bar on IVD with pin & clasp fittings removed to facilitate mounting Sold together with below: a). Riband bar, for Jubilee/Coronation & IVD as worn 1937-38 a). Photocopy photograph of Lt-Colonel Gaby in uniform of South Indian Railway Battalion, wearing IVD and Jubilee Medal in this order (circa 1936) b). Original British Indian Passport \'Indian Empire\' issued Fort St George, Madras, 21 February 1933. With Ceylon, India, France & South Africa stamps. In photograph c). Original British India Driving License issued Madras 1938 - most interesting \'British India; document including illustrations of \'European\' Police Officers in sun-helmets giving hand-signals! d). Photocopy photograph of Lt-Colonel Gaby in uniform of South Indian Railway Battalion, wearing IVD and Jubilee Medal in this order (circa 1936) Medals Verification: All medals confirmed as entitled & awarded per the respective Royal Commemorative medal rolls (India Allocations) and Indian Army Orders, as cited below: - Jubilee Medal 1935: Ref Jubilee Medal Roll 1935 (India Allocation) - Coronation Medal 1937: Ref Coronation Medal Roll 1937 (India Allocation) - Indian Volunteer Decoration: Published in Gazette of India, issue of 1 February 1930 - Volunteer LSM (India & Colonies): Ref Indian Army Order No. 378 of 1928 Clive Osborne Gaby, the second son of Walter Francis Gaby (recorded variously as Auctioneer & Accountant) and Louisa Jane Gaby (nee Bownas) was a native of Melksham, Wiltshire, England, where he was born on, 25 June 1886. The 1901 National Census for England & Wales records, Clive living with his mother, and his maternal grandparents 9his Grandfather was a \'Schoolmaster\'), at the latter\'s residence located at, Calne, Wiltshire, England. The \'Wiltshire Times and Trowbridge Advertiser\' issue of, 4 July 1914, contained the below following notice pertaining to Clive\'s acceptance of an overseas appointment in British India: Quote, Appointment. - Mr. C. O. Gaby. of the the London Office of Messrs, Saxby & Farmer, a son of Mr. Gaby, deceased, who at one time resided at Calne, and a grandson of the late Alderman Bownas, has been appointed electrical engineer in Southern India, and will leave shortly to take up his appointment. Unquote. Clive had taken up an overseas appointment in British India, sometime before the Great War. He is recorded embarking at Liverpool for destination India, on 1914, his profession shown as \'Railway Engineer\'. The Indian Army Lists show that Clive was first commissioned an officer, in the South Indian Railway Battalion on, 15 March 1915 (prior to arriving in British India, Clive had been an enthusiastic member of his local \'Wiltshire Volunteer Force and later Territorial Force infantry unit). On 1918, he was appointed Lieutenant-Colonel (and Officer Commanding of his unit) on, 11 January 1934, and continued to hold the appointment of \'Officer Commanding\' through January 1938. Clive did not serve during the Second World War. Clive married Nora Amalia Thiele, at St. Andrew\'s Church, Church of Scotland, Madras, on, 14 March 1918. Nora Gaby died in England, on, 1941. As a widower he married secondly, he wed His wife, is recorded as having died in England on 1941. As a widower, he married, in India on. After retiring from his career in India, Clive, now a widower, migrated to the Union of South Africa (his father had preceded him to South Africa, sometime prior to the Great War and had died there in 1912), where he took up residence in Cape Town, and where is recorded to have died on, 25 February 1951 The South Indian Railway Battalion had it\'s origins in the raising of the South Indian Railway Volunteer Rifles Corps, that was established in 1884. By 1934, the regiment\'s establishment comprised to a Headquarters Company (located at Trichinopoly) and three Infantry Companies, with 25 x Officer\'s. By the start of the Second World War in 1939, the regiment mustered 929 x \'All-Ranks\', comprised of 539 x \'Active\' members and 390 x \'Reservists\'. By ethnicity, in September 1939, the regiment comprised 19 x \'Europeans\' & 910 x \'Eurasians\'. The regiment was disbanded, on 14 August 1947 Unquote. The Jubilee/Coronation & IVD medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from silk ribands and the silver plated medal mounting bar retaining its stout long hinged pin and clasp fittings. The VLSM - the first medal the recipient was awarded, mounted as a single medal in the swing-style, and as-prior-worn by the recipient. The original silk riband on this latter with a medal mounting brooch that retains its original two loop fittings. Note the order of wear prohibited recipients wearing both the IVD & earlier awarded VLSM in uniform, with only the former award to be worn when medals were required to be worn A scarce seen \'Commanding Officer\'s\' IVD group to the South Indian Railway Battalion See other separate listings on the website for the regimental sword and insignia worn by Lieutenant-Colonel Gaby Condition: GVF

A \'Wemyss\' Machine-Gunner\'s Great War casualty campaign medal group of 3: Sergeant John Ormiston, 37th Divisional Company Machine Gun Corps, late 8th (Service) Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (S-2199 Cpl. J. Ormiston. Gord Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-2199 Sjt. J. Ormiston. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-2199 Sjt. J. Ormiston. Gordons.) Wounded-in-Action: Sergeant John Ormiston, 37th Company Machine Gune Corps, is confirmed having been \'Wounded-in-Action\' in 1917, while serving with the British Expeditionary Force in France & Flanders. Reference MH 106/1204 MH106, War Office: First World War Representative Medical Records of Servicemen, wherein he is recorded admitted to the 18th General Hospital, on, 9 August 1917. Sergeant Ormiston\'s wounds were recorded in the long list of Scottish casualties published in the Scotman newspaper issue of 14 September 1917 - the entry showing that John was a resident of \'Blairadam\', Fife, Scotland Medals Verification: The Great War campaign medals all verified as issued per the respective medal rolls of the Machine Gun Corps, as under: a). 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2826 (shows first entered theatre of war \'France\' with 8/Gordons on, 10 May 1915, to Z Class Army Reserve 19 February 1919) b). British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/1737 (shows first served in theatre of war with Gordons, later re-numbered in MGC, No 17417) c). Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1737 (shows first served in theatre of war with Gordons, later re-numbered in MGC, No 17417) Note: The 8th (Service) Battalion Gordon Highlanders, first entered theatre of war, France, on, 10 May 1915, when the battalion disembarked at, Boulogne, France John Ormiston only son of George Ormiston (Forester & Gardener) and Elizabeth Ormiston (nee Paton), was born in, Haddington, Lothian, Scotland, in 1893. John had two siblings, viz, older sister Janet Paton Ormiston, and younger sister, Elizabeth Hope Ormiston. In 1901, the Ormiston family was residing at Cleish, Kinrosshire, Scotland. However after the death of John\'s mother in 1902, the family relocated to the Wemyss area of Fife. John married Barbara Burt Chrstal at Wemyss, in 1918. In later life John Ormiston held the position of Greenkeeper of the Wemyss Golf Club, and resided at, The Square, Wemyss Castle, Fife. John & Barbara had a son, George, who served with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, and who had married a South African lady in 1941, while he had been training there. John Ormiston is recorded to have died at Wemyss, sometime during 1966 The medals mounted on card in the court-style for display purposes, the ribands worn Sold together with some hard-copy photocopied research Condition: VF

A \'Witness\' at British Officer Collaborator Trial, & \'Battle for Hong Kong\' medal group of 4: Sergeant William Joseph Buckley, Royal Army Ordnance Corps - The 1939-1945 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Sold together with: - Recipients original named British Army Identity Disc. Fibre (Buckley W. C.E. 5879970) - Army Council war medals transmittal letter - Photo-copy of attributed photograph from Ancestry website, showing recipient in 'North China' winter dress, wearing RAOC insignia Prisoner-of-War: Sergeant William Joseph Buckley, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, confirmed captured by the Imperial Japanese Army at Hong Kong Colony, 25 December 1941 Important: Sergeant Buckley was the British NCO named in one of the 'Charges' of collaboration brought against the senior-most British Officer in Hong Kong, Maj Cecil Boon, R.A.S.C. who was tried post war for alleged 'Collaboration' with the enemy - a capital crime - which if proven would result in 'Execution'. In the event, at the trial held in London, whereat Sergeant Buckley was called to give evidence against Major Boon, the outcome of the deliberations were that Major Boon was found not guilty - a decision that rankled many former British inmates of the Shamsuipo Camp in Hong Kong, not least Sergeant Buckley, who believed he had been shopped to the Japanese by Major Boon. Fortunately, Sergeant Buckley survived the outcome of his being 'shopped' to his captors, but which as a consequence made him a marked man, and hastened his subsequent transportation to Japan William Joseph Buckley, son of Ellis Buckley (an Insurance Agent), and Kate Buckley (nee Merivale), was a native of, Moreton Pinkney, Northamptonshire, England, where he was born on, 19 April 1906 (baptized on, 3 June 1906). His notified next of kin on his Japanese POW Card (held and accessible at The National Archives) was his father, who in 1941, was living at, 4 Hillview, Eydon, Rugby, Warwickshire, England. William enlisted in the British Army on, 21 February April 1925, at which time he was posted to the Northamptonshire Regiment, his unique Army Number being in the block allocated to the Northamptonshire Regiment, an infantry unit of the British Army. William subsequently transferred to the Royal Army Ordnance Corps., and served in 'North China' prior to the Second World War (a portrait photograph attributed to him, on the Ancestry website, shows him in 'North China Winter Dress, wearing Sergeant's rank chevrons and wearing his RAOC insignia. Sergeant Buckley was serving in Hong Kong Colony at the start of the Pacific War, 8 December 1941. In December 1941, the R.A.O.C. unit in Hong Kong mustered an estimated 15 x Officers & 117 x Other Ranks. He was captured by the Japanese at Stanley, Hong Kong island, on 25 December 1941. After his capture at the fall of Hong Kong Colony, he was held in the below following POW camps: - Hong Kong: Shamsuipo POW Camp, 30/12/41 - 15/12/43 - Camp leader, Major Boon, R.A.S.C. - Japan: Nairomi Nagoya POW Camp, 08/01/44 - 15/05/45 - Camp leader, Flight Lieutenant W. Riley, R.A.F. - Japan: Sub No, 8 Toyama POW Camp, 16/05/45 to end - Camp leader, Flight Lieutenant W. Riley, R.A.F. William had been transported from Hong Kong to Japan, as a member of the 5th Transportation that occurred in December 1943. At the time of his liberation from incarceration as a Prisoner-of-War, he was located at Nagoya, Japan. at 'Liberation; he gave his home address as, 4 Hillview, Eydon, Rugby, Warwickshire, England. The death of William Joseph Buckley, at, Brackley, Northamptonshire, England, was registered in February 1980 The medals mounted in the swing-style & as-worn by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended from a mounting bar that retains its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings A rare opportunity to obtain a Battle for Kong Kong veterans medal group to a Senior N.C.O., who was cited as a witness in the famous post-war trial 'Collaborator' against Major Cecil Boon - the senior-most officer of the British Army in Hong Kong Colony to be brought to trial for allegations of collaboration (a Capital Crime) with the occupying Imperial Japanese Army Condition: GVF

A \'Woman Pilot\'s ensemble of positively attributed Civil Air Guard & Air Transport Auxiliary insignia: 1st Officer Mary de Bunsen, Air Transport Auxiliary late Civil Air Guard - Air Transport Auxiliary: Bullion & cloth 'Wings' Brevet - Air Transport Auxiliary: Bullion & cloth cap badge - Civil Air Guard: Chrome & enamel 'Wings' lapel brevet Contained within 2 x ink handwritten envelopes - in same identical hand. One of the envelopes with name of Mary de Bunsen Condition: GVF

A \'World Wars Family Group\' to a Great War \'Kite Balloon Section\' Veteran & his Daughter: Air Mechanic James Alexander Anderson, Royal Air Force, late Royal Flying Corps & Miss Christina Anderson, Auxiliary Territorial Service A). Father - British War Medal. Silver issue (25337. 2. A.M. J. Anderson. R.A.F.) - Interallied Victory Medal (25337. 2. A.M. J. Anderson. R.A.F.) - Imperial Service Medal. GVI Type I (James Alexander Anderson.) Sold together with; - Original titled card box of issue for the Imperial Service Medal - Pair of named 'Royal Flying Corps' Identity Discs B). Daughter - War Medal The medal contained in original named card box (Miss C. Anderson, 60 Cardonald Place Rd, Cardonald, Glasgow S.W. 2) with original medal transmittal letter James Alexander Anderson, son of Daniel Anderson (a BlackSmith) & Elizabeth Anderson (nee Strachan) was a native of Birnam near Little Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland where he was born on 2 August 1881. The 1891 National Census for Scotland records, James living with his parents and two brothers William (born circa 1871) and George Fisher Anderson (born circa 1883), residing at Gladstone Terrace, Little Dunkeld. By 1901, James was living away from home in Glasgow, Scotland, where he resided as a boarder at 162 Butterbiggins Road, his trade being recorded as a 'Telegraphis Sorting Clerk'. James attested for the British Army, when he joined the Royal Flying Corps on 1 April 1916. After completion of basic training, James entered theatre of war 'France & Flanders' on 2 July 1916. During his time in France, James served variously in the 2nd Kite Balloon Wing, with 9th Kite Balloon Section (under 11th Kite Balloon Company) & 38th Kite Balloon Section (under 7th Kite Balloon Company), and 2nd Balloon Headquarters. During his service in France, James held the rank of Air Mechanic II Class, and performed the trade of 'Kite Balloon Telephonist' (KB.Tele). While serving in France, James was admitted to the 18th General Hospital on 27 August 1917, suffering from an illness, for which he was treated for 6 days. James was transferred to the newly created Royal Air Force on 4 April 1918. James served in France through to 1 February 1919, and took his final discharge from the Royal Air Force on 20 April 1920. After leaving the Royal Air Force James returned to his civilian career with the Post Office. in Glasgow, Scotland, where he was employed as a Sorting Clerk, being awarded the Imperial Service Medal in 1942 (Reference London Gazette issue of 10 March 1942). James was married to Anna Elizabeth Maud Anderson (nee Mackay) who he married in the Parish of St. Rollox, Glasgow, Scotland, on 6 December 1918. The couple had a daughter, Christine S . M. Anderson, and the family travelled together to the USA in 1939 to visit William Strachan Anderson, who was then residing at Youngsville, Pennsylvania, USA (both of James's brothers had previously migrated to the United States (George had died there in 1936). Christina Anderson served with the Auxiliary Territorial Service during the Second World War. Electoral records show that the Anderson family, comprising parents James & Anna Anderson, and daughter Christina S.M. Anderson were living at, 60 Cardonald Place Road, Govan, Glasgow, Scotland in 1950. James Alexander Anderson is recorded as having died at Govan, Glasgow, Scotland, sometime during 1959, at which time he was 77 years of age. Royal Flying Corps and later Royal Air Force Kite Balloon Sections were extensively employed in the front line areas of the Western Front (and other major campaign theatres) where they were exclusively employed on 'Observation of the Enemy' duties working in close cooperation with Artillery formations and aircraft squadrons of the R.F.C. & R.A.F. . The work was especially hazardous for the 'Pilots' suspended from their 'Kite Balloons' in their observation baskets, that were tethered by a cable to tenders on the ground. A typical Kite Balloon Section comprised 96 personnel as under; 5 officers (all Balloon Pilots were officers) 1 flight sergeant 2 sergeants 5 corporals 45 balloon handlers 2 balloon riggers 1 clerk 2 cooks 14 drivers 3 motorcyclists 6 telephonists 2 storeman 1 wireless operator 4 winchmen 4 batmen 5 officers (to do the actual ballooning) Sold together with some copied research from on-line resources Condition: EF

A \'World Wars\' & Special Contabulary medal group of 5 : Lieutenant George Gilbert Crowther Garrard, Royal Engineers late 1st/4th Honourable Artillery Company (Infantry) & later Special Constabulary - 1914. With dated clasp (936 Pte. G. G. C. Garrard. H.A.C. (Inf)) - British War Medal. Silver (936 Cpl. G. G. C. Garrard. H.A.C. (Inf.)) - Interallied Victory Medal (936 Cpl. G. G. C. Garrard. H.A.C. (Inf.)) - Defence Medal - Special Constabulary LSM. GV type II & 3 x clasps (George G. Garrard.) The 3 x clasps on the SCLSM are; ‘Long Service, 1942’, ‘Long Service, 1945’, and ‘Long Service, 1952’ Note: All medals correctly officially impressed per Army protocols the pair showing the highest rank held while last serving 'In The Field' (the recipients subsequent commissioned service from 8 August 1915, was spent on 'Home Service') Sold together with: - Original medal transmittal letter for the Defence Medal - Original named & addressed box of issue for Defence Medal - Length of Defence Medal riband See item codes & 20948 respectively for the recipients associated miniature medal group and his sons Second World War medal group - 1914. With dated clasp : Ref WO 329/2414. - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/323 - Defence Medal: Transmittal letter & box for Defence Medal George Gilbert Crowther Garrard, eldest son of Dr George Garrard, M.D. (a Surgeon who had been born in Hobart, Tasmania) and Mary Garrard (nee) was a native of Paddington, London, England, where he was born on, 6 April 1891. The 1901 National Census for England & Wales, records George as living at home together with his 3 x siblings comprising, elder sister Eva Mary A. Garrard & younger brothers, Thomas R. Garrard & Frederick B. Garrard (awarded Military Cross in Great War) and his younger sister Eva M A Garrard. In 1901, the family maintained a domestic establishment of 3, including a Governess, a Cook and a Housemaid. By 1911, the National Census for England & Wales shows George still living in the family home and described as a 'Student', with the Garrard family maintaining a domestic household of 4 x servants - very much an 'Upstairs - Downstairs' family of considerable means. George Crowther is recorded as having enlisted enlisted in the British Army on 4th August 1914, on which date he joined the 1st/4th (1st Battalion No 4 or 'D' Company) Honourable Artillery Company (Infantry). George first entered theatre of war 'France' on 18 September 1914, and qualified for the 1914 Star with dated clasp - and almost certainly present with his unit at the 1st Battle of Ypres (Oct-Nov 1914). promoted to Corporal, George remained on active service in the field in France with the British Expeditionary Force, through to 12 May 1915. After returning to the United Kingdom, George, like the majority of H.A.C. volunteers who had survived the fighting of 1914 and early 1915, was commissioned as an officer in the Royal Engineers on 8 August 1915, when he was posted to 3/2 Field Company 'Home Counties' Divisional Engineers, Royal Engineers. George remained in uniform on 'Home Service' in the United Kingdom for the remainder of hostilities and never again returned to the 'Western Front' or on other 'Overseas Service'. During his 'Home Service' George held the rank of Lieutenant, and had served as Acting Captain. In 1919, and after taking his discharge from the British Army, George G. C. Garrard married his cousin - and next door neighbour - Gladys Lorna Garrard. The couple were blessed with a son, John Maurice George Garrard, who was born on, 28 March 1921. son of Garrard (Stockbroker's Clerk - ex H.A.C. (Inf) & Gladys Lorna Garrard (nee Garrard) was a native of, Eton, Buckinghamshire, England, where he was born on, 28 March 1921. The 'Garrard's' multi-generational family residence was located at; 'Braziers', Cherry Tree Lane, Iver Heath, Eton, Buckinghamshire, England By the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register for England & Wales, George Garrard is recorded as employed as a 'Stockbrokers Clerk' residing at the 'Braziers' Eton address, with remarks that he was also a member of the 'Special Constabulary'. George Gilbert Crowther Garrard, of 'Braziers', Iver Heath, Eton, Buckinghamshire, England, is recorded as having died on, 12 May 1981 The officers service papers for Lieutenant George Gilbert Crowther Garrard are extant, and held & are accessible at The National Archives The medals mounted in the swing-style suspended form original issue silk ribands, and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the medal mounting bar with long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with hard copy of the recipients Medal Index Card A fine medal group to a 'Stockbrokers Clerk' who served his country in both World Wars including service with the Honourable Artillery Company (Infantry) in 1914-15, prior to being commissioned Condition: GVF

A \'World Wars\' campaign and long service group of 5: Sergeant R. L. Shaw, Royal Army Pay Corps, late 1st Battalion Highland Light Infantry - British War Medal (20427 Cpl. R.L. Shaw. H.L.I.) - Interallied Victory Medal (20427 Cpl. R.L. Shaw. H.L.I.) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC Medal. GV bar \'Regular Army\' (7733906 Sjt R.L.Shaw. R.A.P.C.) First entered theatre of War \'Basra\' Mesopotamia on 4 July 1916. At that time only 1st Battalion of the HLI was serving in Mesopotamia. His Medal Index Card further confirms his subsequent transfer to the Royal Army Pay Corps and his post 1920 \'Army Number\' A soft copy of the respective Medal Index Card will be forwarded to the buyer The medals mounted in the swing-style, almnost certainly as worn by the recipient. The ribands being contemporary silk and cotton weaves, The mounting bar retianing the long hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: VF

A \'World Wars\' Dorset man\'s campaign and long service medal group of 4: Ambulanceman Robert Caleb Rogers, St.John Ambulance Brigade late, Dorsetshire Regiment - British War Medal. Silver issue (27117 Pte. R. Rogers. Dorset. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (27117 Pte. R. Rogers. Dorset. R.) - Defence Medal - St. John's Ambulance Brigade Service Medal (A/M. R. Rogers. Dorset. 1960.) Medals verification: All medals and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll of the Labour Corps as cited: - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/1877 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1877 Robert Caleb Rogers, son of Caleb Morgan Rogers (Manager of Tin Works) and Mary Esther Rogers (nee Sheppard) was a native of, Eastington, Gloucestershire, England, where he was born on 7 May 1898. During the Great War Robert joined the British Army, and was posted to the Dorsetshire Regiment, and given the regimental number 27117, and with which infantry regiment he first entered an overseas theatre of war sometime after 1 January 1916. Robert was later transferred to the Labour Corps, in which unit he was given the regimental number 681728. Robert survived the Great War and after taking his discharge from the British Army, returned to his roots in Gloucestershire, where he took up the trade of 'Bricklayer'. On 7 June 1924, Robert married Lilian Ivy Maud Creed, at, Minchinhamton, Gloucestershire, England. By the time of the compilation of the National Register for England & Wales in 1939, Robert - still performing the trade of 'Bricklayer' and his wife had relocated to, Weymouth, Dorsetshire, England, where the couple were living at, 2 Radipole Lane. Rober Caleb Jones is recorded as having died at Weymouth, Dorset, England, on, 7 June 1965 Note: An attributed portrait photograph of the recipient wearing his khaki field service uniform from the era of the Great War can be seen / accessed at the Ancestry Genealogical website The medals mounted in the 'swing-style' and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retainin its long hinged-pin & clasp fittings Condition: VF & better

A \'World Wars\' Group of 10 Orders & Medals group: W.O.1. W.G.L. Beattie, M.B.E., 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders - Member of the Order of the British Empire (Mily). 1st type reverse hallmarked - 1914-15 Star (8984 Q.M. Sjt.W .G.L. Beattie A & S.Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (8984 A-WO Cl.1. W .G.L. Beattie A & S.Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal. With MID (8984 A-WO Cl.1. W .G.L. Beattie A & S.Highrs.) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Coronation Medal 1937 - Military LSGC Medal. GV issue (2966356 W.O. Cl. II. W.G. L. Beattie A & S.H.) - Meritorious Service Medal. GV (8984 T. Supt.Clk.W.G.L. Beattie 1/A &S.Highrs.) Note: The MSM was an award for the 'Balkans' theatre, and one of only three 'Immediate' awards of the MSM to the regiment for the 'Balkans' 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders served in Bulgaria from 29 September 1918 The medals mounted as-worn in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: Mostly about VF

A \'Wounded at Loos\' campaign & long service medal group of 5: Sergeant Henry Samuel Sinfield, Postal Section Royal Engineers, late Buckinghamshire Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light infantry - 1914 Star, with clasp (27559 Sjt. H. S. Sinfield. R.E.) - British War Medal Silver issue (27559. Sjt. H. S. Sinfield. R.E.) - Interallied Victory Medal (27559. Sjt. H. S. Sinfield. R.E.) - Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (242. Sjt. H. S. Sinfield. Bucks: Bn: Oxf: & Bucks: L.I.) - Imperial Service Medal, G.V.R., Circular issue, 2nd ‘Coronation robes’ issue (Henry Samuel Sinfield) Medal verification: All medals and clasp verified as entitled per the below following cited sources: - 1914 Star. With dated clasp: Ref WO 329/2416 (Medal Roll of Postal Section Royal Engineers) - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/577 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/577 - TFEM: Army Order No. 205 of 1 July 1912 - Imperial Service Medal: Published in Lonndon Gazette issue of 24 November 1931 (Sorting Clerk, and Telegraphist, Bletchley) Henry Samuel Sinfield was mobilised for service during the Great War, serving on the Western Front with the Postal Section, Royal Engineers, from 22 August 1914. His entry in The National Roll of the Great War mentions his service during the retreat from Mons and at the Battles of the Marne, Ypres and Givenchy, before he being wounded at Loos in 1915 and invalided home. He returned to his unit in France the following year and served until the end of the war, and afterwards, in the army of occupation in Cologne. Discharged in December 1919, he then worked as a sorting clerk and Telegraphist in Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, and was awarded the Imperial Service Medal upon his retirement (London Gazette 24 November 1931) The first 4 x medals mounted as-worn in the swing style, and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended by their original silk ribands from a mounting bar that retains its long hinged pin & clasp fittings Sold together with some hard-copy research Condition: Mostly GVF

A \'Wounded-in-Action Burma Casualty\' & Post War Malaya Civil Service group: Commissioner of Lands & Mines, Major \'Dato\' Maxwell John Trewlany McCann, D.P.M.J., P.J.K., Malayan Civil Service, late 2nd Bn Cameronians & att\'d 4th Bn 1st Gurkha Rifles - The 1939-45 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Malaysia: Terengganu: Meritorious Service Medal (Mr M. J. T. McCann M.C.S. 11 July 1959) The Meritorious Service Medal (Pingat Jasa Kebaktian), with obverse of Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah obverse (issued 1951-1979) Important: Confirmed \'Wounded-in-Action\' Burma, 24 January 1944, 2nd Battalion Cameronians, attached 4th Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles (Ref British Army Casualty Lists WO 417/5) Note: The recipient is also recorded as having been decorated by the state of Johore, viz The Sultans Birthday Honours List for 1960, with the Most Honourable Order of the Crown of Johore (or, Darjah Mahkota Johor Yang Amat Mulia - d.p.m.j.). 2nd Class. On which occasion - Sultan Ismail\'s 66th birthday - 39 x persons were decorated for service to Johore (ref \'Straits Times\' issue of 28 October 1960). This prestigious order confers the title of \'Dato\' on the recipient Maxwell John Trewlany McCann, son of William John McCann (Lieutenant Royal Munster Fusiliers) and Zella Josephine McCann, was a native of Scotland (in 1946 he had been residing at Gilmour Road, Edinburgh, Scotland. Maxwell, was born in Dinapore, British India on 9 October 1921. On 26 April 1941, was granted an emergency commission (Officer No 184518) and appointed Second Lieutenant in the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), being posted to the 2nd Battalion of that regiment, which was serving in India. From circa 1942-1944, Maxwell was attached to the 4th Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles, and saw extensive service with that battalion in Burma, becoming Company Commander of \'B Company\' 4/1 GR. During the Second Arakan Campaign, Major McCann was Wounded-in-Action at \'Abel\' on, 24 January 1944 (4/1 GR sustained 60 casualties during their fight at Abel, including 17 x Gurkhas killed ; 2 x British Officers wounded (including McCann); 1 x Gurkha officer and another 40 x Gurkha Other-Ranks wounded. Major McCann is also confirmed as having led his company during the bitter fighting at Kohima. Major McCann later served with the Regimental Centre of 1 GR and the 14th Gurkha Rifles. Post war, Maxwell left the British Army, and in 1946 he accepted an appointment with the Colonial Service to serve overseas in the Malayan Civil Service. On 6 February 1952, Lieutenant (War Substantive Captain) McCann, relinquished his Emergency Commission, at which time he was granted the honorary rank of Major. By 1960, he was holding the appointment of Commissioner of Lands and Mines in Johore, having previously held the same appointment in Terengganu State. In respect of his services in Terengganu and Johore, Maxwell McCann was decorated by both of these Malaysian states - constituting a rare brace of Malaysian awards to a British recipient After leaving the Malaysian Civil Service, Maxell pursued a career with the British Foreign Office as a Diplomat and Development Officer, in the period circa 1961-1987, during which time he is recorded holding positions variously in Indonesia, Cambodia and in Thailand. Maxwell John Trewlany McCann is reported to have died in Thailand, sometime in 1987 All medals retaining their original issue ribands. The Malaysian riband fitted with a mounting bar with hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued A rare ensemble to a Scottish Officer \'Wounded-in-Action\' in Burma as a Company Commander leading an attack of 4/1st Gurkha Rifles into battle against the Imperial Japanese Army Condition: Malaysian medal with edge bruise about EF

A \'Wounded-in-Action\' Casualty\'s Great War 1914 Star medal group of 3: Private James Curran, 1st Battalion Queen\'s Own Cameron Highlanders - 1914 Star. No clasp (3-6078 Pte. J. Curran. Cam'n: Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (3-6078 Pte. J. Curran. Cam'n Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (3-6078 Pte. J. Curran. Cam'n Highrs.) Wounded-in-Action: Private James Curran 1st Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action' by Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound (GSW) to forearm & right shoulder, France, 18 June 1916 Medals verification: The medal rolls (held and accessible at The National Archives) confirm that the recipient was entitled to the 3 x Great War medals per the respective medal rolls as under; - 1914 Star: Ref WO 329/2476 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1665 Note: James Curran had earlier served with the Cameron Highlanders during the South African War (No 2144) for which he was awarded a Queen's South Africa Medal with 3 x state clasps (ref WO 100/204) Service papers (a large and interesting set) are extant for this recipient and are held & accessible at The National Archives The 1914 Star sans-riband, the others with lengths of the original silk ribands mounted in reverse-order, both stitched / sewn & as-worn by the recipient Condition: The BWM black toned, the group VF

A \'Yeovil Local Interest\' senior Police Officers medal pair: Superintendent Leslie Long, the Superintendent & Chief of Yeovil Police, Somerset Constabulary - Defence Medal - Police Long Service Medal. GVI issue (Inspr. Leslie Long) Sold together with the original named card box of issue for the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal Leslie Long, son of Alfred Long (a 'Miner') & Mary Long (nee Stock) was a native of, Peasedown, Somerset, England, where he was born on 4 August 1908. Leslie was brought up in a large family, having 7 x siblings including four brothers & 3 x sisters. Leslie joined the Police Force (Somerset Constabulary) in 1929, ad prior to being promoted to Inspector (with effect from 1 February 1950), had been a Detective Sergeant stationed at Weston-super- Mare, and prior to that had been a Detective-Sergeant in the Taunton. Criminal Investigation Department. of the Somerset Constabulary. Superintendent Leslie Long was appointed as Chief of Police at Yeovil, Somerset, in January 1957. Superintendent Leslie Long is recorded as having died in Yeovil, Somerset, England, sometime during the second quarter of 1970. At the time of his early death, Leslie was 61 years of age The medals mounted as worn in the swing style, and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the medal mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About EF

Abu Dhabi: Long Service & Good Conduct Medal The medal having a pin-brooch bar fitted on top reverse side of riband 'as issued and worn' Condition: VF

Abyssinia Medal 1867-68 (3 J. Ridley 3rd Dragn Gds) Note: The medal with customary refixed/repaired ornate swivel suspension Important: Medal confirmed as entitled and the recipients full medal entitlement as enumerated in his extant service papers Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (7th Edition, 2006) only an estimated 219 x Abyssinia medals awarded to all-ranks of the 3rd Light Dragoon Guards - and a scarce campaign medal to find on the market named to a British Cavalry regiment James Ridley was a native of Camberwell, Surrey, England, where he was born circa 1836. By 'Trade' he described himself as a 'Packer' and was 20 years of age when he attested at Westminster, London, on 9 October 1856, for service in the British Army. James joined the 3rd Light Dragoon Guards, a regiment of the 'Cavalry of the Line'. James Ridley subsequently served a total of 21 years and 14 days before taking his final discharge in November 1877. His overseas service totalling 10 years and 10 months included; - India: 10 years 6 months - Abyssinia: 4 months James Ridley qualified for the Abyssinian War Medal, as shown in his service papers. He did not qualify for, or receive any other medals. At time of discharge he held the rank of Corporal and in addition to his campaign medals held four good conduct badges and a third class certificate of education. Inspite of having his name appear three times in the 'Regimental Defaulterers Book', and having been twice 'Court Martialled', his conduct - at time of discharge - was recorded as having been 'Very Good' After discharge his intended place of residence was cited as being, 58 Stanhope Street, Hampstead Road, London N.W. A soft-copy of the recipients service papers, which confirm all above details, will be forwarded to the buyer by email file attachment Condition: Contact wear commensurate with a medal worn by a Cavalryman, GF

Abyssinia Medal 1867-68 (Lieut W. H. Coaker. Royal Engrs.) Note: Medal naming is embossed on the reverse of the medal as issued Important: Lieutenant William Henry Coaker, was 'Mentioned-in-Despatches' (for services in Abyssinia, per London Gazette issues of, 30 June 1868 & 10 July 1868; Quote (30/06/1868), Lieutenant Coaker, R.E., was detached from the company (Note: This was K Company Madras Sappers) on its arrival at Zoolla, and worked with the 4th Company Bombay Sappers throughout the campaign....... 4th Company.J?Worked two months at Zoolla, on the stone pier, eight hours a-day; were then employed at Lower Sooroo, and ~ subsequently in the Senafe Ghaut. Assisted in making the road between Senafe and Addigerat, and Addigerat and Antalo. Also were employed generally in roadmaking between Antalo and Magdala, and were present in the action of the 10th, and capture of Magdala on the 13th April. Lieutenant Leacock, S.C., commanded this Company, working under the directions of Lieutenant Coaker, R.E. Unquote. Quote (LG 10/07/1868), Mentioned by Captain Goodfellow, Senior Engineer Officer at Magdala, for services at the assault on 13th April Unquote Medal roll: The award of the medal verified in the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/43) William Henry Coaker, the son of Coaker, was a native of Charlton, Kingsbridge, Devon, England, where he was born, 4 August 1844. He was 18 years and 10 months of age when he entered the British Army. On joining the British Army, William spent 2 years and 235 days on 'Home Service' at Chatham, England, learning the skills of an Officer of Engineers, prior to his posting to India - and the Madras Pioneers - where he had elected for 'Continuous India Service. William's army appointments were; Lieutenant, 30 June 1863; Captain, 4 July 1877; Major, 30 June 1883; Lieutenant-Colonel, 30 June 1890. During his long military career, William only served in one overseas campaign, vis Abyssinia 1867-68, where he landed with K Company of Madras Sappers in December 1867. Subsequently attached to 4th Company Bombay Sappers, he had a busy time of it firstly being employed through to 1 February 1868, on road making duties constructing a road from the Coast to the Highands, and afterwards serving with the Pioneer Force on the march to and from Magdala, during which he was present at the Battle of Arogye and at final storming and capture of Magdala on 13 April 1868 (for which latter he was Mentioned in Despatches and awarded the cammpaign medal). Whilst on leave from India, Lt-Col Coaker died at Woodside, Plymouth, England, on 6 October 1892. By the time of his death he had served a total of 29 years and 99 days, of which a staggering 26 years and 229 days had been spent 'Abroad', which comprised 184 days campaigning in Abyssinia, and - wamostly in India, where he had elected to serve in the Madras Presidency, with the Madras Sappers and latterly holding an executive appointment responsible for Railways in Madras Presidency. A superb Officers medal, with a scarce Mention-in-Despatches for Abyssinia Condition: GVF

Abyssinia Medal 1867-68 (Ordy Seaman G. Nicholls H.M.S. Octavia) Important: The recipient's entitlement is confirmed per the respective medal roll (ref WO 171/36), wherein Ordinary Seaman George Nicholls is shown as having been issued his medal on 13 June 1870 Note: Reference 'British Battles and Medals (Seventh edition, 2006)', an estimated 611 medals awarded to H.M.S. Octavia Sold together with an original length of stitched silk ribbon Condition: GVF

Aden Colony: Aden Protectorate Levies (A.P.L.). EIIR ?Queens Crown? Bi-metal cap/pagri badge The quality of the insignia indicates that it may be an 'Officers' badge Reverse of badge retaining it?s original hinged pin ans clasp fittings Condition: GVF

Aden Colony: Federal National Guard (F.G.). Large gilt metal cap/pagri badge Reverse of badge retaining it?s original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

Afghanistan Medal 1842. Victoria Vindex obverse with 'Candahar, Ghuznee, Cabul 1842' reverse (Corporal John Adams H M 40th Regt) Note: The medal fitted with a replacement contemporary steel clip and straight hinged bar suspension, and correctly named in the customary engraved script style most common for this regiment Important: The recipient had prior service in Van Diemens Land (Tasmania, Australia) - most likely as Military Escort in transportation of convicts to the Australian penal colony. He was also 'Wounded in Action' by grape-shot at Maharajpoor Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (6th Edition, 2006) an estimated 690 x medals with this reverse awarded to men of the 40th Regiment No 543 Sergeant John Adams, a native of Thornton, Barton, Lincolnshire, England, where he was born circa 1808. He claimed that he was 19 years of age and described himself as a 'Tailor' when he attested for service with the British Army, and the 40th Foot, at York, England, on 15 September 1827. He subsequently served more then 21 years and 83 days, before taking his final discharge on 27 November 1848. During that time he soldiered overseas a total of 15 years and 7 months in the below following places; - Van Diemens Land (Tasmania, Australia) - East Indies - Scinde - Afghanistan Throughout his military career, John Adams remained with the 40th Regiment of Foot. At discharge, he held the rank Sergeant, and his his 'Character and Conduct' was described as havcing been being 'Good'. He was tried by a Regimental Court Martial at Canterbury on 11 March 1846 for absence without leave after hours & drunkeness, and convicted. His papers are notated to include below following; Quote, Wounded at the Battle of Maharajpore, gunshot wound below the knee of the right leg. Granted a medal for service in Afghanistan. Granted a Bronze Star for the Battle of Maharajpore 29th December 1843 Unquote. At discharge his character was described as being 'Very Good' and that 'He is possession of a medal for service in Scinde and Afghanistan' After leaving the Army, John Adams returned to his roots in Lincolnshire, where in 1851 he is recorded in the National Census, living in Alvingham, Lincolnshire, where he is described as being a Bachelor and employed as a Tailor and Pensioner of H.M.'s with rank of Sergeant. By the time of the 1861 Census he had moved to Louth, Lincolnshire and was by then married to his wife Anglea, and described as a Chelsea Pensioner and Local Free House Proprietor The recipients service papers are extant and available from The National Archives Condition: Contact marks commensurate with age otherwise about VF

Afghanistan Medal 1842. Victoria Vindex obverse with 'Candahar, Ghuznee, Cabul 1842' reverse (Serjt Jeremiah Ryan, 41st Regt.) The medal fitted with a customised hinged silver clip and straight silver suspender Important: The medal correctly named in the distinctive usual regimental style of engraved upright engraved serifed letters Note: An estimated 494 x medals with this reverse awarded to men of the 41st Regiment No 867 Sergeant Jeremiah Ryan, was a native of Maryborough, Queens County (Laois), Ireland. He claimed e was 17 years of age and described himself as a 'Labourer' when he attested for service with the British Army, and the 20th Foot, at Maryborough, on 14 February 1826. He subsequently served more then 21 years, before taking his final discharge on 16 May 1848. During that time he soldiered for 16 years in the 'East Indies, Scinde and Afghanistan' Jeremiah served firstly with the 20th Regiment, between 13 February 1826 to 30 September 1836, during which time he was promoted Sergeant but reduced for being drunk and absent from tatoo. He subsequently transferred to the 41st as a 'Private' on 1 October 1836,a nd remained with the regiment until his final discharge in August 1848, during which time he was promoted Sergeant on 28 June 1841 and retained the rank through the remainder of his service, including during his camapaign service in Afghanistan At discharge his character was described as being 'Very Good' and that 'He is possession of a medal for service in Scinde and Afghanistan' Sold with good copied set of the recipients service record that will be forwarded to the buyer by email file attachment Condition: VF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880. No clasp (1153 Pte W. Hughes. 2/8th Regt.) Important: The medal and clasp verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion Liverpool Regiment (reference WO100/51) confirming that Private William Hughes was entitled to the Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880 without clasp William Hughes, son of Thomas Hughes, was a native of Liverpool, Lancashire, England, where he was born circa 1858. By occupation a 'Labourer' he claimed to be 19 years and 6 months of age, when he attested for the British Army at Liverpool, on 30 January 1877. On enlistment William was posted to his local regiment, serving firstly with 1st Battalion 8th Regiment, and secondly with 2nd Battalion 8th Regiment from 1 September 1877. William served overseas as under; - India: 22 September 1877 - 11 April 1879 (1 year 202 days) - Afghanistan: 12 April 1879 - 20 October 1880 (1 year 192 days) - India: 21 October 1880 - 23 May 1883 (2 years 215 days) Private Hughes embarked for return to the United Kingdom and 'Home Service' on 24 May 1884. The recipients Regular Army and Militia Service papers are extant and accessible from The National Archives Sold together with hard-copy entry pages from the respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion The Liverpool Regiment Condition: Edge bruises otherwise VF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880. No clasp (Private Gunput Row Goozer 23rd Regt Bo N.I) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith serving as a Private with the 23rd Bombay Native Light Infantry - Outram\'s Rifles! The modern transliteration of the recipient\'s name would be Ganpat Rao Gujar On 7 February 1880, the 23rd Bombay Native Light Infantry, then stationed at Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, were mobilized for active service in the Second Afghanistan War. The regiment deployed with 7 x British Officers and 629 X Indian \'All-Ranks\', and sailed from Bombay for Karachi on, 10 March 1880. The regiment joined the Reserve Division, with duties on the Lines of Communication. The regiment was initially divided into \'Two Wings\', one split into small detachments to guard outposts, and provide LOC \'Escort\' duties, with the \'Right Wing\' first crossing the Afghan Border on, 2 April 1880 During the Second Afghan War, the regiment saw hard work on \'Lines of Communications\', and were involved in several skirmishes. The regiment evacuated from Kandahar, Afghanistan, on 24 April 1881, arriving in Quetta, Baluchistan, on, 8 May 1881, and from there reached the port city of Karachi, Sind Division of the Bombay Presidency on, 23 May 1881. For their collective services during the Second Afghan War, the regiment was awarded the battle honour \'Afghanistan 1879-80\' Medals presentation: On, 11 August 1883, while stationed at Ahmedabad, General Carnegy, presented \'All-Ranks\' of the regiment with the campaign medals earned for their service during the Second Afghan War A desirable medal to \'Outram\'s Rifles\', a famous regiment of the Indian Army, which descendent unit exists - and thrives - in the Indian Army, 2022, as, 4th Battalion (Outram\'s) Rajputana Rifles Condition: VF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880. With 2 x clasps 'Ali Musjid' & 'Kabul' (Sepoy Mohan (1) Guides Infantry) Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith serving with the Guides Infantry regiment of the Indian Army During the Second Afghanistan War the Corps of Guides saw considerable action, as reflected in the numerous awards of the Indian Order of Merit, and no less than 2 x Victoria Crosses awarded to British officers of the regiment. The most famous incident for the Guides, was the heroic, if ultimately futile, defence of the British diplomatic legation in Kabul, where the Guides escort, (25 men form the Cavalry, and 50 men form the Infantry) led by their officer Lieutenant Walter Hamilton, fought to the death when the residency was overrun in 1879. From the original force of four British officers and 75 Indian soldiers, only 7 soldiers survived: 4 who were away from the Residency at the time of the attack, and 3 who were sent as messengers to the Amir and detained. A British military commission formed to investigate the events expressed the opinion that "the annals of no army and no regiment can show a brighter record of bravery than has been achieved by this small band of Guides." The entire escort were awarded the Indian Order of Merit (native soldiers at that time were not eligible for the Victoria Cross). For his services at Kabul, Lieutenant Hamilton was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross The Corps of Guides (comprising both Cavalry and Infantry regiments) was arguably the most distinguished and battle corps of the British Indian Army. With the regimental centre located at 'Mardan' Cantonment in the North West Frontier Province, the 'Guides' were an integral component of the 'Punjab Frontier Force' and prior to the Great War deployed in numerous campaigns and wars on the North West Frontier of India, as well as fighting further afield in the Punjab during the Second Sikh War; at Delhi during the Indian Mutiny, and several campaigns during the Afghanistan War of 1878-1880. Prior to 1914, the Guides Infantry earned the below following battle honours; - Mooltan - Goojerat - Delhi 1857 - Ali Masjid - Kabul 1879 - Afghanistan 1878-80 - Chitral - Malakand - Punjab Frontier Condition: About VF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880. With 2 x clasps 'Kabul' & 'Kandahar' (Jemadar Gurditt Singh, 3rd Sikh Infy) Important: Jemadar Gurditt Singh, is confirmed as having been decorated with the Indian Order of Merit, 3rd Class, for his gallantry at 'Conical Hill' Kabul, Afghanistan on 14 December 1879 (Ref authority G.G.O. 425, 23 July 1880). Note: Jemadar Gurditt Singh is shown in the Indian Army List for July 1890, listed under the list of non-effective Indian Order of Merit recipients who were drawing their IOM pension under Bengal Command, and was receiving his pension payment in the Punjab Circle. Through to and including the IA List issue of July 1902, Gurditt Singh appears in all listings of non effective IOM recipients, under either Bengal Command or Punjab Command, but always drawing his pension in the Punjab, and with the same entry details showing that he held 'Havildar' rank at the time of earning his Indian Order of Merit The only 'Gurditt Singh' of any rank who served with 3rd Sikh Infantry (P.F.F.) and was decorated with the Indian Order of Merit in the Victorian era was Jemadar Gurditt Singh, who took his retirement from the 3rd Sikh Infantry in February 1886 when he was 'Invalided' his vacancy in the regiment being occupied by the promotion of Havildar Bishen Singh to the appointment of Jemadar per Punjab Frontier Force Order No 251, that was received on 30 April 1886 G.G.O. (ref The Historical Record Of The 3rd Sikh Infantry, Punjab Frontier Force Published 1904) Jemadar Gurditt Singh is thought to have died sometime between circa August 1901 and July 1902 - as he is not included in the IA List of IOM recipients in the July 1902 IA List, or any IA lists after that date A very desirable Sikh Officers campaign medal to a brave Indian Order of Merit recipient Condition: About VF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880. With clasps ?Kabul? ?Kandahar? (Rifleman Khuruckbeer Allay 2nd Goorkha Regt) Recipient was a Rifleman serving with the 2nd Goorkhas, infantry regiment of the Indian Army In 1901, the regiment was restyled 2nd King Edward?s Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Regiment) Condition: About VF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-1880: No clasp (Duffr. Shew Lall 17th Bengal Cavy.) Important: The 17th Bengal Cavalry had the unique distinction of being the \'only\' Cavalry Regiment of the Bengal Army to be comprised exclusively of soldiers of the Muslim faith (its insignia was a \'Star over a Crescent\') Note: The recipient was a Non-Commissioned-Officer (N.C.O.) holding the rank of Daffadar (Sergeant) in the 17th Bengal Cavalry The 17th Bengal Cavalry had its origins in 1857 when it was raised from the Mathura Horse & Rohilkand Police. In 1858 the regiment was renamed \'Robart\'s Horse\' - and was commanded by Colonel Robarts an extremely wealthy and eccentric character who had adopted an Afghan family and lived in the style of an Indian Nawab. His influence on the regiment was such that it only recruited Muslims - originally either Afghans or tribal Pathans During the Second Afghan War the regiment was deployed on Line-of-Communication duties guarding the routes between Jamrud and Dakka, and later transferred to Kabul. For their services in the Second Afghan War the regiment was awarded the theatre battle honour \'Afghanistan 1878-80\' A very hard regiment to find medals to - and without doubt, one of the most fascinating of the Indian Cavalry regiments Scarce Condition: GF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. No clasp (1099. Corpl. J. Pringle. 78th Foot.) Died of Disease: Private George Thompson, 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs. The Duke of Albany\'s), late 78th (Highlanders) Regiment of Foot (The Ross-Shire Buffs), is confirmed to have died of \'Cholera\', at, Chunar. North West Frontier Province of, British India, on, 1 November 1881 At the time of his recorded death, Private George Thompson (b. 1860) was 28 years of age. His body was buried at the Trinity Church, Cemetery, Chunar (N.W.F.P.), British India (now located in Pakistan), on, 2 November 1881 The Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany\'s) Seaforth Highlanders: Was an infantry regiment of the British Army that was created in 1881, as a consequence of the far-reaching Cardwell reforms. The Seaforth Highlanders, were an amalgamation of, the 72nd (Duke of Albany\'s Own Highlanders) Regiment of Foot, with the 78th (Highlanders) Regiment of Foot (The Ross-Shire Buffs), which former regiments became the 1st and 2nd battalions respectively of the new Seaforth Highlanders regiment. The former 78th (Highlanders) Regiment of Foot (The Ross-Shire Buffs), had a long history of overseas campaign service \'East of Suez\' principally in Persia, India and South East Asia, for which the 78th were awarded the distinction of an \'Elephant\' with title \'Assaye\' and had earned the below following battle honours: - Assaye - Java - Koosh-Ab - Persia - Lucknow - Afghanistan 1879–80 The Seaforth Highlanders, had the unique distinction whereby they were the only infantry regiment of the British Army \'Cardwell Reforms\' (1881), that was comprised of two battalions that had both served in Afghanistan during the Second Afghan War Condition: GVF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. No clasp (1314 Corpl J. Hinnigan, 1/5th Fusrs) Medal entitlement is confirmed as issued on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/51) The medal is in exceptional condition for it's age Condition: About EF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. No clasp (1382, Pte. G. Thompson. 78th Foot Died of Disease: Private George Thompson, 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs. The Duke of Albany\'s), late 78th (Highlanders) Regiment of Foot (The Ross-Shire Buffs), is confirmed to have died of \'Cholera\', at, Chunar. North West Frontier Province of, British India, on, 1 November 1881 At the time of his recorded death, Private George Thompson (b. 1860) was 28 years of age. His body was buried at the Trinity Church, Cemetery, Chunar (N.W.F.P.), British India (now located in Pakistan), on, 2 November 1881 The Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany\'s) Seaforth Highlanders: Was an infantry regiment of the British Army that was created in 1881, as a consequence of the far-reaching Cardwell reforms. The Seaforth Highlanders, were an amalgamation of, the 72nd (Duke of Albany\'s Own Highlanders) Regiment of Foot, with the 78th (Highlanders) Regiment of Foot (The Ross-Shire Buffs), which former regiments became the 1st and 2nd battalions respectively of the new Seaforth Highlanders regiment. The former 78th (Highlanders) Regiment of Foot (The Ross-Shire Buffs), had a long history of overseas campaign service principally in India and South East Asia, for which the 78th had earned the below following battle honours: Assaye Maida Java Koosh-Ab Persia Lucknow Afghanistan 1879–80 The Seaforth Highlanders, had the unique distinction whereby they were the only infantry regiment of the British Army \'Cardwell Reforms\' (1881), that was comprised of two battalions that had both served in Afghanistan during the Second Afghan War Condition: VF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. No clasp (1483. Pte W. Arthurs, 85th Foot) Important: Medal confirmed as entitled and issued on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/53) William Arthurs was a native of Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, where he had been born circa 1851. By trade a 'Pony Driver' he was just 16 years of age when he enlisted for 'Boy' service the 85th Foot of the British Army at Newcastle-on-Tyne, England, on 27 November 1867. At thge time of his enlistment he was living with his mother, Mrs Mary Arthurs, 5, Newmills, Newcastle. William served with the 85th Foot throughout his long military career - and the hihest rank he ever held was that of Lance-Corporal. William served a total of 21 years with the British Army, of which Charles served a total of 13 years and 38 days in India (including Afghaistan War service), and also served in Natal Colony, Southern Africa for about 9 months in 1881. He took his final discharge at Kilkenny, Ireland, on 27 November 1888, at which time his military conduct was referred to as having been 'Very Good' Sold together with a soft-copy of the recipients service papers that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: Dark toned VF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. No clasp (1st. Corpl. G. Ashmon. Bo: S & M.) Note: Medal is officially engraved and exactly as issued with no corrections, to 'G. Ashmon' (sic) - the recipient being 'Joseph Ashman' Typical of the prolific transcription / transliteration errors with medals of the Indian Army for the Afghan War, of the British & Indian casualties of the Bombay Sappers & Miners 'killled-in-action' at Maiwand and whose details were published in the London Gazette issue of 19 November 1880 - the majority of the names have transcription / transliteration errors compared to the names published in the 'The Military Engineer in India'. Volume 1 (Sandes, 1933) - including Sergeant Edward D. Heaphy, shown variously as 'Heapy' & 'Heaphy' Important: The recipient 1st Corporal Joseph Ashman (Royal Engineers) attached to No 2. Company Bombay Sappers & Miners was 'Killed-in-Action' at Maiwand, Afghanistan, on 27th July 1880 - and possibly one of the 'Last 11' that fought to the death led by his officer - Lieutenant T. R Henn (Royal Engineers) - the only British Officer amongst the 'Last Eleven, and who led the 'Last Eleven' men in the fatal final charge, and last action at Maiwand Joseph Ashman, son of William Ashman (Scale Maker Journeyman) & Mary Ashman (nee) was a native of Shoreditch, Middlesex, England, where he was born on 1848. The 1851 National Census for England & Wales shows Joseph residing with his family at the 'Workhouse' located at 'Land of Promise,' Saint Leonard Shoreditch, Shoreditch, London & Middlesex, England. In 1851, Joseph's family comprised his parents, and 4 x siblings (elder sisters Mary Ashman & Sarah Ashman, and brothers Thomas Ashman and Charles Ashman. Joseph joined the British Army sometime prior to 1868, and was posted to the Corps of Royal Engineers, where he was given the regimental number. Joseph subsequently served in the Abyssinia Campaign of 1868, at which time he was serving with the 10th Company R.E. (reference the respective campaign medal roll vide WO). By the time of the 1871 National Census for England & Wales, Joseph is recorded as a Sapper, serving with the Royal Engineers at Dover Castle, Chatham, Kent. Sometime in or chose 1871, Joseph chose to transfer for service with the British Cadre of 'Non Commissioned Officer' from the Royal Engineers who served with the Bombay Sappers & Miners of the Bombay Sappers & Miners of the Bombay Presidency Army. The number of European NCO's attached to the Bombay Sappers & Miners was not high (in 1885 the number was set at 25) with only 2-3 European N.C.O.s attached to each of the Field Company's. By the time of the Afghan War, Joseph was holding the rank of 1st Corporal and serving with 2nd Company Bombay Sappers & Miners, as part of the Kandahar Field Force. At Maiwand, on 27 July 1881, the only 'Sapper' unit attached to the Brigade led by Brigadier General G. R. S. Burrows, was 2nd Company Bombay Sappers & Miners. 1st Corporal Joseph Ashman, together with Sergeant Edward D. Heaphy (both Royal Engineers) was one of only 2 x European NCO's serving with a half-company of the 2nd Company Bombay Sappers and Miners, under command of Lieutenant T. R. Henn, Royal Engineers. In total Henn's understrength Sapper unit comprised only 44 x All-Ranks, European and Indian. Reference Volume I 'The Military Engineer in India' (Sandes, 1933): Quote, An Indian regiment broke, others followed suit, and all was confusion. The 66th Regiment (British) fought most stubbornly and lost nearly two-thirds of its men, but it could not check the rout. Yet among the Indian soldiers were some whose courage rose as high as that of their British comrades. The Bombay Sappers and Miners under Lieutenant T. R. Henn earned undying fame on the stricken field of Maiwand. They were the last of all the troops to leave the line of battle. When the tide of retreat swept over them as they lay in support of the Horse Artillery they still remained a formed body and did not retire till they had covered the withdrawal of the guns. Henn and 14 of his men then joined a party of the 66th Regiment and some Bombay Grenadiers, and these 90 soldiers made a most determined stand in a small enclosure at a place called Khig. So grim was their bearing that the Afghans dared not close with them. The defenders fired steadily, losing man after man, until only 11 were left, and these 11 charged out at last and fought to the death in the masses of the enemy. Henn was the only officer in that gallant band, and he led the final charge. He died as Durnford, another Royal Engineer, had done in the previous year at Isandlwana in Zululand. He might have joined in the general retirement; but he chose instead to die, and he died in good company Unquote The London Gazette issue of 19 November 1880, gave below casualty analysis for 2 Company Bombay Sappers at Maiwand: No. 2 Co., Sappers and Miners.—European officers killed 1; European non-commissioned officers and men killed 2. Total 3. Native non-commissioned officers and men killed 15. Total 15. Native officers wounded 1; Native non-commissioned officers and men wounded 6. Total 7. Followers killed 6 Note: A search of the digitized India Office Collections shows nil records of anyone called Ashmon (sic) having ever been born, served, married or died in British India - similarly there is no record of anyone called G Ashman or Ashmon ever having served in the Royal Engineers in the in the period 1870-1880. What is certain is that 1st Corporal Joseph Ashman was one of the immortal band of British and Indian Sappers that fought and died on the field at Maiwand - possibly - at the side of his commanding officer - which latter was amongst the 'Last Eleven' A rare and desirable Maiwand casualty medal Condition: Traces of lacquer about GVF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. No clasp (3823 Gunr. N. McDonald 11/11th Bde R.A.) The recipient was a Gunner serving with the 11th Battery 11th Brigade Royal Regiment of Artillery Medal verification: Medal with no clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll, reference WO 100/54 The recipients service papers (a good intereting set) are extant and accessible at The National Archives Neil McDonald, was a native of Inverness, Scotland, where he was born in 1843. Neil was described as being 23 years of age, and prior employed as \'Labourer\' (with \'Anchors\' tattoos on the back of his left hand) when he enlisted in the British Army at, Liverpool, Lancashire, England on, 13 April 1866 (the tattoos and place of enlistment might indicate a prior calling as a \'Seaman\' ?). On enlistment he was posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery. Gunner McDonald served 4 years and 37 days on overseas service in British India, including campaign service in Afghanistan during the Second Afghan War. While Neil could be considered lucky to have avoided any battle wounds, or death, in Afghanistan, he did not leave the country entirely unscathed - his colourful medical reports indicating he had contracted a dose of \'Primary Syphili\'s when examined by the Medical Officer at Kandahar! In his earlier military career, Neil was imprisoned for a felony by the Civil Power, and following that - and evidently undeterred - also had run-ins with military authority, basis his frequent stays in the \'Garrison Cells, prior to his shipping overseas to British India. In spite of his earlier transgressions, Gunner McDonald, went on to serve a total of more than 22 years with the British Army, and at the time of taking his discharge in 1889, his conduct was described as having been \'Exemplary\'! Gunner Neil McDonald married Bertha Hess, at Portsea, Hampshire, England, on, 11 September 1882. At the time of taking his discharge from the British Army his intended place of residence was stated to be: Orchard Cottage Eglington Hill Plumstead Woolwich England Condition: GVF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. No clasp (42/446. Pte W. Cox, 85th Foot.) Medal verification: Private William Cox, 85th Foot, is confirmed entitled to the Second Afghan War Medal with no clasp per the respective campaign medal roll cited below: - Second Afghan War Medal. No clasp: WO 100/53 with remarks that in 1881, he volunteered for service in India with 2nd Battalion 4th Foot The 85th, or The King\'s Own Regiment of Light Infantry (Bucks Volunteers) was a British Army line infantry regiment, raised in 1793. Under the 1881 reforms it amalgamated with the 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment of Foot to form the King\'s Shropshire Light Infantry in 1881 Reference \'The Afghan Campaign 1878-1880\' (S. H. Shadbolt, ), the regiment\'s record of service during the Second Afghan War was: Quote, 85TH (KING’S LIGHT INFANTRY). (NOW 2nd BATTN. KING’S LIGHT INFANTRY (SHROPSHIRE REGT.)) In October, 1878, in view of the impending outbreak of hostilities with Afghanistan, the 85th L.I. was ordered to proceed from Lucknow on service, but on arrival at Multan was halted there, there being no further need of reinforcements. The massacre of the Kabul Embassy in the autumn of 1879, resulting in a renewal of hostile operations, the regiment left Multan for the Kurram Valley on the 23rd September, and arrived at Kohat on the 15 th October. Posted to the Brigade under the command of Brigadier-General Tytier, it entered Afghanistan, and proceeded to Kuram, detachments being sent on, at intervals, to Ali Khel and Balesh Khel. Portions of the regiment were now employed in the various minor operations ot the Kurram Valley Field Force, assisting in dispersing tribal gatherings, enforcing payment of fines, and the like. In December, 1879, the 85th L.I. formed part of the expeditionary force under Brigadier-General Tytler which proceeded into Zaimusht territory to inflict punishment on the tribesmen of that district. Wings of the regiment were engaged, respectively, in the various operations of both the Right and Left columns, including the attack on the ridge to the north and east of the village of Bagh, on the 13th of the month, and the assault and destruction of Zawa, on the 14th. After returning from the Zaimusht expedition at the latter end of December, 1879, the 85th L.I. was stationed at Thai, Shalozan, and the Peiwar Kotal. During the succeeding summer and autumn it was employed on the line of communications, and in January, 1881, it returned to India. Unquote, The 2nd Battalion of the 4th (King\'s Own Royal Lancaster) Regiment of Foot, that Private Cox transferred to in 1881, served in British India between 1880-1891. In 1881, the regiment was restyled as 2nd Battalion King\'s Own Royal Regiment Condition: Toned GVF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. No clasp (530 Sowar Itayat Mohamed 4th Bl Cavy) Recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with the 4th Bengal Cavalry, which regiment later became 4th Bengal Lancers Condition: Toned with loose claw, otherwise VF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. No clasp (820. Pte J. M'Creadie. 78th Foot.) Note: Medal riband fitted with a contemporary riband buckle Important: Medal entitled confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll for the 78th Highlanders (ref WO 100/53) wherein the recipient is noted under the remarks column as having been discharged on 14 June 1861 James McCreadie was a native of Dumfries, Dumfries-shire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1842. Describing himself as being by 'Trade' a 'Warper', he was 18 years of age when he enlisted for the British Army, at Edinburgh Castle, on 14 August 1860. James subsequently went on to serve a total of 20 years and 194 days with the 'Colours' - all of it with the 78th Highlanders, or 'Ross-shire Buffs', which regiment became retitled as 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders in 1881 - before taking his final discharge on 14 June 1881. At time of his discharge his charcter was described as having been only 'Good', and that he was in possession of three good conduct badges. James would certainly support any claim that he was one of Queen Victoria's bad bargains, as his name appeared eleven times (11 x) in the 'Regimental Defaulterers Book' and he was once tried by 'Court Martial' - his run-ins with authority included being drunk, resisting arrest and subsequently ripping up the shirts of three men of an escort party while in Canada, as well as a later assault on a civilian in Belfast. In addition to his run-ins with authority, James also possessed a colourful medical history courtesy of brothel visits and his bralwing. In total he served 8 years and 1 month overseas including; - Gibraltar: 1 year and 11 months - Canada (including Montreal and Halifax): 4 years & 5 months - India (including Afghanistan): 2 years and 3 months The recipients service papers confirming all of above details are extant and are available from The National Archives Condition: Two tiny edge bruises otherwise dark toned GVF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. No clasp (Adt. Jemedar. Ramchunder Sawunt. 16. B.N.I.) Important: The recipient was a Viceroys Commissioned Officer (V.C.O.) holding rank of Jemedar, and the appointment of Adjutant Jemedar, while serving with the 16th Bombay Native Infantry A rare rank / appointment to find on the Afghanistan medal Condition: VF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. No clasp (C of Armrs 418 Armr Sgt R. Honnor. 2nd Bn 14th Regt) Important: The recipient Corps of Armourers No 418 Armourer Sergeant Robert Honour, attached to 2nd Battalion 14th Regiment - is confirmed on the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/51) as being entitled to the medal with no clasp while attached to the 2nd Battalion 14th Regiment This is confirmed (per the respective service papers) as the recipients only medal entitlement during his 21 years service! Robert Honnor a native of Enfield, Middlesex, England, was 235years of age, and described himself as a 'Gunsmith' by profession when he attested for service with the British Army at Enfield, on16 May 1877. He served a grand total of 22 years service with the British Army, firstly between 16 May 1877 - 18 May 1898, and then again for a limited engagement between 4 April 1900 - 3 April 1901. He served attached variously with 2nd Battalion 14th Regiment, 1st Battalion Somerset Light Infantry and the 3rd Battalion Connaught Rangers The recipients service papers are extant and available from The National Archives Rare rank to find campaign medals for this period on the market whn named named to an Armourer Sergeants from the Corps of Armourers Condition: Polished and toned VF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. No clasp (Dufdr Shaik Futteh Deen, 3rd Regt Sind Horse) The third regiment of the Sind Horse was a very short lived regiment of the Indian Army (raised 1857 and disbanded 1882), and any medals named to this unit - extant on the market - are rare The regiment's seminal action was the debacle of 'Maiwand' where they incurred an estimated 14 x men killed and 5 x wounded together with 40 x horses killed and 9 x wounded. After the disaster at Maiwand the hapless Commanding Officer of the regiment was (together with the CO of the 3rd Bombay Cavalry) were both arrested for trial by Court-Martial (both of the Commanding Officers were subsequently honourably acquitted in 1881) The medal in unusually good condition for an issue to an Indian Cavalry NCO Condition: GVF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. No clasp (Far: B. Manass 1st Regt. M. L. Cavy.) Important: The 1st Regiment of Madras Cavalry - including a squadron of the 2nd Madras Light Cavalry attached - was the only cavalry regiment of the Madras Presidency Army to deploy and serve as a unit in the Second Afghan War The Madras Weekly Mail issue of 20 May 1894, contained the below notice of appointment: Quote, The Military Department has been asked to place the services of Farrier-Major Mannas, of the Governor\'s Body Guard, at the disposal of the Revenue Department, for employment as Deputy Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department, in the place of the late Mr. Narain Rao Unquote. Benjamin Mannas continued his employment in the Civil Veterinary Department for a number of years after 1894, the Madras Weekly Mail issue of having the below notice: Quote, Revenue Department Fort St. George, December 1, 1899. Mannas, Mr. Farrier Major B., Deputy Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department, has been granted privilege leave for two months, with effect from the 13th October 1899. Unquote. The recipient Benjamin Mannas (sic), was an India born British subject of Eurasian ethnicity and the Christian faith, who was a long serving professional soldier with he 1st Regiment of Madras Cavalry, and later the Governor\'s Body Guard in which unit\'s he held the appointments of Farrier, and Farrier-Major. A man of considerable ability, he was in 1894 appointed to the Civil Veterinary Department, in which capacity he ended his carer as Deputy Superintendent. Benjamin Mannas son of Andrew C. Mannas, was born in the Madras Presidency of British India in 1846. On 29th March 1875, when 26 years of age, and serving as \'Farrier 1st M..L.C.\' Benjamin Mannas married Elizabeth Eccleston, a 16 year old spinster, and daughter of George Hines (deceased), at St. Matthias Church, Veperey, Madras Presidency (at the time of death, Benjamin\'s father is recorded as deceased). Elizabeth Mannas died at Bangalore on, 18 May 1900, and was buried the very same day, her death records recording that she was \"Wife of B. Mannas Dept Supt. Vet Department. Benjamin (56), then a widower is recorded to have re-married the widow (40) Ellen Margaret Dmonte (daughter of the late Joseph Alexander Stimpson) at, All Souls Church, Bangalore (at which time his late father is recorded as Anthony (sic) Mannas). At the time of his remarriage he was recorded as \"Retired Farrier-Major Governor\'s Body Guard\". Benjamin Mannas, \'Veterinary Inspector\' died from cause \'Paralysis\' at, Mysore, India, on, 23 January 1912, and where his body was buried the next day 24 January 1912 The 1st Regiment of Madras Light Cavalry: The regiment has its origins in the raising of the 5th Madras Native Cavalry in 1787. In 1788 the regiment became the 1st Regiment of Madras Native Cavalry and the 1st Regiment of Madras Light Cavalry in 1819. It was renamed the 1st Regiment of Madras Lancers in 1886 and the 1st Madras Lancers in 1901. In 1903, with the reform of the Indian Army, the regiment became the 26th Light Cavalry. In 1906 the unit was renamed the 26th Prince of Wales\'s Own Light Cavalry. Another name change occurred when the Prince of Wales became King George V in 1910, with the unit adopting the title, 26th King George\'s Own Light Cavalry. The regiment was amalgamated with the 30th Lancers (Gordon\'s Horse) in 1921, forming the 26th/30th King George\'s Own Light Cavalry. The following year the regiment was renamed the 8th King George\'s Own Light Cavalry. In August 1947, the 8th King George\'s Cavalry were retained in the Indian Army, and were restyled as \'8th Light Cavalry\' in 1950. The 8th Light Cavalry is one of the three oldest armoured regiments of the Indian Army, in which the highly decorated regiment continues to serve in 2024 A most interesting and desirable Second Afghan War Medal to a \'Farrier\', of the only Madras Cavalry Regiment to serve in the Afghan War 1878-80, and who subsequently served as a Farrier-Major with the Governor\'s Body Guard, and latterly as a Deputy Superintendent with the Veterinary Department, and as a Veterinary Inspector The direct descendent regiment of the 1st Madras Light Cavalry continues to serve in the Indian Army of 2024, and has the distinction of being the oldest - and most senior - of all the armoured regiment\'s of the Indian Army With \'Bazaar Wallah\' test marks to rim that does not affect the impressed naming Condition: About VF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. No clasp (Lce. Duffr. Gopal Singh 10th Bengal Lancers) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith who held the rank of Lance-Duffadar (Corporal) while serving with the 10th (Duke of Cambridge\'s Own) Bengal Lancers, a cavalry regiment of the Bengal Presidency Army Reference \'The Afghan Campaign 1878-1880\' (S. H. Shadbolt, 1882), the regiment\'s record of service during the Second Afghan War: Quote, 10th (DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE’S OWN) REGT. BENGAL CAVALRY (LANCERS). In Oct., 1878, the 10th Bengal D.C.O. Lancers marched from Umballa, and in March, 1879, entered the Khyber, where it was chiefly employed, during the first phase of the war, in holding the Pass from Jamrud to Basawal, and after the signing of the treaty of Gandamak formed part of the rear-guard of the force retiring from Jalalabad. During the campaign small parties were frequently engaged with the enemy, in keeping open the line of communications, and in reconnaissances. In April, 1879, the Daka garrison, under command of Major Barnes, ioth Bengal Lancers, of which the head-quarters of the regiment formed a part, was seriously threatened by a formidable force of Mohmands, who crossed the Kabul River. The enemy was met by a party of Infantry from the garrison under Captain O’M. Creagh, who, being greatly overmatched, took up a defensive position, and was quickly surrounded. Reinforcements of all arms were sent from the fort; and a part of the ioth Bengal Lancers, under Captain Strong of the regiment, made a brilliant charge which drove the enemy into, the river, and materially assisted in enabling Captain Creagh’s force to retire. The regiment remained in the Khyber on the retirement of the main body of the forces, suffering great privation from the inadequacy of the supply of forage and water, and performing much hard work with convoys. On the renewal of hostilities in the autumn of 1879, the regiment formed part of Brigadier-General C. Gough’s brigade, and under the command of Major W. H. Macnaghten, accompanied it as far as Jagdalak. It was the first corps of the army to pass through this celebrated defile since 1842, and from the 15th to the 31st Dec., 1879, was engaged on many occasions, both mounted and dismounted, with the Ghilzais under Asmatallah Khan. The regiment subsequently furnished a squadron under Captain Barrow, giving detachments at the posts Seh Baba, Lataband, and Butkhak. The severe work performed by the regiment, and the bad fare on which it had subsisted during the period of its service in Afghanistan, and more particularly in the Khyber, throughout the most trying months of the year, now began to tell so severely on the horses, that in February, 1880, it was considered necessary to order it back to India to recruit. Unquote. 10th (Duke of Cambridge\'s Own) Bengal Lancers: Has its origins rooted in the Indian Mutiny, when it was raised as one of three irregular cavalry units that were grouped as the corps of \'Hodson\'s Horse\' - a famous Indian Army regiment that continues to serve in the Armoured Corps of the Indian Army in 2024. The lineage and chronology of the regiment is: - 1857 raised by Brevet Major William Hodson as Hodson\'s Horse - 1858 2nd Regiment of Hodson’s Horse formed - 1859 regiment split into 9th & 10th Bengal Lancers - 1861 10th became 10th Regiment of Bengal Cavalry - 1864 became 10th Regiment of Bengal Cavalry (Lancers) - 1874 became 10th Regiment of Bengal Lancers -1878 became 10th Bengal (Duke of Cambridge’s Own) Lancers - 1901 10th (Duke of Cambridge’s Own) Bengal Lancers (Hodson’s Horse) - 1903 became 10th Duke of Cambridge’s Own Lancers (Hodson’s Horse) - 1921 became 4th Duke of Cambridge\'s Own (Hodson\'s Horse) - 1927 became Hodson\'s Horse (4th Duke of Cambridge\'s Own Lancers) - 1947 allocated to India on Partition; became Hodson\'s Horse - 1966 became 4th Horse Condition: VF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. No clasp (Pte. Chowrimootoo. Q. O. S & M.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of Tamil ethnicity and the Hindu faith, who held the rank of Private while serving with the Queen\'s Own Sappers & Miners, the engineer corps of the Madras Presidency Army A desirable example of the Afghan War Medal to a \'Sapper\' of the highly distinguished Queen\'s Own Sappers and Miners, one of the \'workhorse\' sapper corps of the British Indian Army, which provided very valuable engineering and pioneering work, in particular the building of roads, throughout both phases of the Second Afghan War Condition: Toned VF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. No clasp (Sepoy Rijah, 26th Regt. N.I.) The recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 26th Regiment of Native Infantry of the Bengal Presidency Army Reference \'The Afghan Campaign 1878-1880\' (S. H. Shadbolt, ), the regiment\'s record of service during the Second Afghan War: Quote, 26th REGT. (PUNJAB) BENGAL NATIVE INFANTRY. On the 27th Sept., 1878, the 26th Punjab Infantry proceeded by rail from Mian Mir to Multan, under orders to march to Quetta on field service; and quitting Multan on the 1st Oct., the third day after its arrival, made its way by the Dera Bughti route and the Bolan Pass to its destination, where arrived on the 5th Nov. As a unit of Brigadier-General Nuttall’s Brigade of Major-General Biddulph s Division of the Army of Invasion, the regiment took part in the advance into Afghanistan, leaving Quetta on the 22nd Nov., 1878, and marching into Kandahar on the 10th Jan., 1879. During the passage of the Khojak Pass by General Biddulph’s Division, two companies of the 26th, under the command of Lieut. Ryland, who was in charge of the Pass, furnished numerous escorts to signallers and covering parties for working detachments and later, on the Division quitting Chaman, two companies of the regiment under the command of Major A. B. Hepburn were left to garrison that post. The regiment remained at Kandahar, forming part of the garrison, till the 17th Feb., 1879, when, conformably with the scheme formulated by Government to reduce the number of troops at the Southern theatre of operations before the hot weather should set in, it received orders to return to India, and acting as escort to a battery of Artillery and the Native General Hospital, made its way back by the Khojak Pass, suffering great hardships and privations en route. Unquote. Condition: GF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. No clasp (Subadar Ellahje Buksh 19th Bengal Infy) Recipient was a Subadar (the second highest \'Viceroys Commissioned Officer\' rank then available to native troops of the Indian Army) serving with the 19th Bengal Infantry Condition: VF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With 2 x clasps 'Ali Musjid' 'Kabul' (Subr. Roop Singh Lama, 4th Goorkha Regt.) Important: Recipient was a Native Officer, holding the appointment rank of 'Subadar' while serving with the 4th Goorkha Regiment The 4th Goorkha Regiment was restyled the 4th Gurkha (Rifle) Regiment in 1891; 4th Gurkha Rifles in 1901 and as 4th Prince of Wales's Own Gurkha Rifles in 1924. The regiment continues to serve in the Indian Army today as the 4th Gorkha Rifles Condition: GVF

Afghanistan medal 1878-80. With 2 x clasps 'Charasia' & 'Kabul' (2441 Corpl C. Jolly. 67 Ft) Important: Medal and both clasps confirmed as entitled and issued on the respective medal rolls (ref WO 100/52 & WO 100/109). The rolls show that his medal was originally returned as 'unclaimed' (he took his discharge in 1881 before the medals were distributed), and was subsequently issued to him on 26 March 1898 Charles Jolly was a native of Westlow, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, where he had been born circa 1851. By trade a 'Brickmaker' he was 18 years of age when he enlisted for the 16th Foot of the British Army on 26 August 1869. Charles transferred to the 67th Foot (Hampshire Regiment) on 16 October 1872, and remained with the Hampshire Regiment thereafter for the rest of his military career. Charles served a total of 8 years 192 days overseas in Burma, India and Afghanistan, including active campaign service of 1 year 147 days in Afghanistan. He took his final discharge on 11 October 1881, at which time his military conduct was referred to as having been 'Good' Sold together with a soft-copy of the recipients service papers that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: Toned VF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With 3 x clasps \'Peiwar Kotal\' \'Charasia\' \'Kabul\' (Sowar Guzzan Far Ali 12th. Bengal Cavy.) Note: The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with the 12th Bengal Cavalry of the Indian Army Only two Indian Cavalry regiments served at and qualified for the \'Peiwar Kotal\' clasp. The regiment subsequently receiving the 3 x respective \'Battle Honours\' as commemorated by the battle clasps on this medal A scarce multi-clasp campaign medal to the Indian Cavalry The medal in unusually good condition for this type of medal when issued to native recipients Condition: Toned and better than VF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With 4 x clasps 'Peiwar Kotal' 'Charasia' 'Kabul' 'Kandahar' (Sepoy Mandhar Thapa 5th Goorkha Reg) Note: The 5th Goorkha Regiment (post 1922 titled 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles 'Frontier Force') was the only regiment of the Gurkha line of the Indian Army to qualify for the Afghanistan War medal with maxmumum issue of 4 x clasps So distinguished and respected were the 5th Goorkha Regiment for their services throughout the second Afghan War that on being elevated to the peerage, Field Marshal Lord Roberts of Kandahar selected rifleman of the 5th Goorkhas (together with a 92nd Highlander) as supporters on his coat of arms Condition: Minor contact wear otherwise about VF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With clasp 'Ahmed Khel' (2d Class Hospl. Asst. Wahabul Shair, 19th Bengal Lancers) The recipient was a 2nd Class Hospital Assistant attached to the 19th Bengal Lancers of the Indian Army The medal has been mounted for display on a named presentation board Condition: VF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With clasp 'Ahmed Khel' (3409 Gr L.H. Welsh, 6/11th R.A.) The British and Indian Army suffered an estimated 17 killed in action, and 124 wounded at the battle of Ahmed Khel against an estimated loss of 1,700 incurred by the Afghans Condition: Toned VF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With clasp 'Ahmed Khel' (822 Pte. G. White. 59 Foot.) Important: The medal and clasp to this recipient confirmed as entitled. The medal was subsequently forefieted in 1888, but later restored to the recipient (ref WO 100/103) George White was a native of Halstead, Goadalming, Surrey, England, where he was born circa 1849. By 'Trade' a Labourer, he was 17 years and 10 months of age when he enlisted for service with the British Army, and the 56th Foot, on 26 September 1867. He subsequently transferred to the 59th Foot on 1 September 1876. He remained with the 59th Foot through to 8 February 1885 at which time with rank of Sergeant he transferred to the Royal Sussex Regiment. Shortly after joining the Royal Sussex Regiment he was promoted Colour Sergeant on 19 February 1886 - his high rank however was not long enjoyed, as he was reduced in rank to Private on 12 March 1888, after his 'Conviction for a Felony'. In total George served a total of 22 years and 17 days in the Army, during which he served overseas; India 7 years and 287 days 1871-78; Afghanistan 1 year 263 days 1878-80; India 85 days in 1880. For his services during the Second Afghan War he was present at the battle of Ahmed Khel, receiving the medal and clasp. George White took his final discharge from the British Army on 12 October 1889 Service papers for George White are extant and available from the National Archives Condition: GVF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With clasp 'Ali Musjid' (1322 Gunr. W. Hillier, 11/9th Bde. R.A.) Important: Medal entitlement confirmed per the respective medal roll (WO 100/54) William Hillier was a native of, Foxham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, England, where he was born circa 1847. William was 20 years of age, and by 'Trade' a 'Labourer', when he enlisted for service with the British Army at Bristol, on 16 September 1867. He served all of his military career with the Royal Artillery Most of the recipients service was spent overseas in India, where he served for 9 years and 211 days in India between 12 october 1871 to 10 May 1881- including campaign service in Afghanistan during the Second Afghan War, his papers showing that he was in-country in Afghanistan between 19 November 1878 to 26 October 1879, with specific mention of 'Present at the Siege of Ali Musjid' He took his final discharge from the British Army at Woolwich on 14 July 1881, in respect of 'Being Found Unfit For Further Service'. His character was described as being 'Good'. In total, William had served a total of 13 years 302 days in the British Army. His papers show that he only entitled to a single medal and clasp for 'Ali Musjid' for his service in Afghanistan, and was not entitled to any other medals. Sold together with a copy set of the recipients service papers that will only be forwarded to the buyer by email file attachment Condition: GVF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With clasp 'Ali Musjid' (1634 C.R. Corpl. A. Parker. 11/9th Bde R.A.) Important: The recipient - a 'Collar-Maker Corporal' is confirmed on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/54) as being entitled to the medal and single clasp 'Ali Musjid' for his services in the Afghanistan War - he was not entitled to any other campaign medal or clasp for the Afghanistan War Alfred Parker by trade a 'Labourer' was a native of Frampton, Gloucester, England, and aged 18 years when he enlisted for service with the British Army at Glocuester, on 10 December 1861. He served all of his military life with the Royal Artillery Most of the recipients service was spent on overseas stations including an incredible total of 20 years and 187 days in India - including Afghanistan He took his final discharge from the British Army at Woolwich on 3 April 1883, on termination of his second period of limited engagement. He was in possession of the Afghan Medal and LSGC medal this latter awarded per Army Order 101 1 October 1880 (his papers also indicate the 'Bronze Star for the march Kabul - Kandhar - but this last is a clerical error as a detailed search of the medal rolls confirm that he was not awarded the Kabul to Kandahar Star, or any other clasps to his Afghan Medal). His military conduct was described as having been 'Very Good'. Sold together with a soft-copy of the recipients service record that will be forwarded to the buyer by email file attachment Condition: VF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With clasp 'Ali Musjid' (6521 Gunr T. Watson, E/3 Bde R: A) Important: The recipients medal and clasp entitlement is confirmed on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/54) as being entitled to the medal and single clasp 'Ali Musjid' for his services in the Afghanistan War 1878-80 - he was not entitled to any other campaign medals or clasps Thomas Watson was a native of Comber, County Down, Ireland. He enlsited for service with the British Army at Belfast on 16 February 1861, at which time he was 19 years of age and described his former trade as being a 'Labourer'. He served all his subsequent military career with the Royal Artillery. Most of the recipients service - which by the time of his discharge amounted to 21 years and 18 days - appears to have been spent overseas in India, including campaign service in Afghanistan. His colourful medical history includes numerous periods of recovery from sexually transmitted diseases incurred during his personal adventures in Jullunder, Peshawar, Rawalpindi and Allahabad. At time of his final discharge from the British Army at Marhill Barracks, Glasgow, Scotland on 14 March 1882, his military conduct was described as 'Good', he had eleven times been entered in the Regimental Defaulterers Book, and was in possession of 3 x Good Conduct Badges. His intended residence after leaving the Army was recorded as being Donaghcloney near Lurgan, County Down, Ireland Sold together with a soft-copy of the recipients service record that will be forwarded to the buyer by email file attachment The medal fitted with a stitched length of contemporary silk riband Condition: Toned VF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With clasp 'Charasia' (7152. Gr. W. Curran. G/3rd R.A.) Important: The recipient - is confirmed on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/54) as being entitled to the medal and single clasp 'Charasia' for his services in the Afghanistan War Medal and clasp confirmed as the recipients only medal entitlement during his 21 years service! William Curran a native of Barony, Glasgow, Scotland, was 23 years and 6 months of age, and described himself as a 'Labourer' when he attested for service with the British Army at Glasgow on 11 February 1862. He served a grand total of 21 years and 47 days with the colours, of which a staggering 18 years and 153 days was spent soldiering in India - including active service during the Second Afghanistan War. At the time of taking his final discharge on 3 April 1882 his military conduct was described as 'Good' and his intended place of residence was care of the General Post Office, Glasgow Note: The recipients service papers are extant and available from The National Archives Condition: GVF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With clasp 'Kandahar' (R****mn Bhudderbeer Thappa 2nd Goorkha Regt) The recipient was a Rifleman serving with the 2nd Goorkha Rifles Regiment Condition: Edge wear and worn over part of rank in naming otherwise GF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With clasp 'Peiwar Kotal' (1838 Lce. Sgt. R. Graham, 72nd. Highrs.) Note: Single official correction to letter 'M' in surname Medal and single clasp verified as the recipients only medal entitlement per the respective campaign medal roll of the 72nd Highlanders (ref WO 100/52) Important: Sergeant Robert Graham, 72nd Highlanders, is confirmed as having 'Died of Disease' at the Field Hospital located at Khooroom (sp) Afghanistan, on 6 December 1878 Robert Graham, son of Joseph and Elizabeth Graham, was a native of Penrith, Cumberland, England, where he was born in 1850, and baptized on 10 November 1850. Robert was of born into a rural farming community, his father being employed as a 'Farming Labourer' (ref National Census for England & Wales 1851 & 1861). Robert's name does not appear as living at home with his family in the 1871 Census, by which time, aged 20 years, he had left home and enlisted in the British Army The service and supreme sacrifice by Robert Graham is commemorated in perpetuity on the handsome regimental memorial of the 72nd Highlanders that stands on the esplanade, outside Edinburgh Castle, Scotland. The memorial which comprises of a polished red granite obelisk, records that Lance Sergeant R. Graham, 'Died of Disease' in Afghanistan, while serving with the 72nd Duke of Albany's Highlanders The Victorian artist Lady Hamilton, was commissioned to paint a massive depiction of the battle of the Peiwar Kotal, which is on proud display in the halls of the Natinal Army Museum, London. The painting shows ofificers and men of the 72nd Highlanders and 5th Goorkhas advancing under fire through the tree studded slopes of the Peiwar Kotal. A magnificent painting A scarce single clasp casualty campaign medal for the storming of the 'Peiwar Kotal', the most celebrated action of the first phase of the Second Afghan War The medal in choice condition, and retaining oiginal long length of original silk riband as issued Condition: EF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With clasp \'Ahmed Khel\' (3346 Gr J. Hovenden. 6/11th R.A.) Important: The recipient - is confirmed from his service papers - as having subsequently been \'Wounded-in-Action\' in Lower Burma, on 12 January 1886, and hence an uncommon \'Burma Wars\' battle casualty Note: Confirmed on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/54) as being entitled to the medal and single clasp \'Ahmed Khel\' for his services in the Afghanistan War - and he was not entitled to any other campaign medal or clasp for the Afghanistan War. Reference WO 100/69, compiled at Colaba, Bombay, India on 6 July 1888, his name also appears on the IGS 1854 Medal Roll of the No 6 Battery Southern Division Royal Artillery for entitlement to the IGS 1854 with clasp \'Burma 1885-87\', which roll is marked that the medal the medal was \'issued\' at the Madras Presidency on 29 December 1888 - while the latter medal was evidently issued, it is unknown whether the intended recipient ever received it, as about two and a half months earlier he had already embarked for return to the United Kingdom on 30 April 1886 with view to taking his discharge. We would also note that the IGS 1854 medal is not endorsed on his service papers John Hovenden a native of Maryborough, Queen\'s County (Laois) Ireland, was only 14 years and one month of age when he enlisted for service with the British Army, at \'The Tower of London\' on 20 April 1874. He served thereaftter with various units of the Royal Artillery, including 10 years and 100 days service in India, Afghanistan and Lower Burma - in which latter campaign he is confirmed as being \'Wounded-in-Action\' on 12 January 1886. John was a soldier of mixed fortunes as his service records appointments as Trumpeter and Gunner, and promotions to Bombardier, Corporal and Sergeant - and ensuing reductions in rank to Gunner again for infringements and breaches of military law. At his time of discharge his conduct was desc ribed as having been \'good\' Sold together with a soft-copy of the recipients service record that will be forwarded to the buyer by email file attachment Condition: Obverse GF / Reverse VF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With clasp \'Ali Musjid\' (2110. Pte. W. Donovan. 4th. Bn. Rifle Bde.) Second Afghan War Fatal Casualty: Private Donovan is confirmed on the respective campaign medal as \'Dead\' prior to the medal roll being compiled and signed, and prior to the regiments return to British India Cholera: Quite apart from \'Battlefield casualties\' 4th Battalion Rifle Brigade lost an estimated 100 \'All-Ranks\' who died of disease, ill-health and accident, during while on active service 1878-79 - all marked as \'Dead\' (without date) on the respective campaign medal roll - and a sobering reflection on the appalling casualty losses that practically all battalions of the British and Indian Army\'s that served in Afghanistan, but which casualties of war were rarely ever recorded or published in the public domain at the time - or since! It is highly likely that Private Donovan was one of the 79 x men of the regiment known to have died in major Cholera outbreak that claimed no less then 70 x all-ranks from the dreaded disease over a period of three weeks in the period June-July 1879 Medal & clasp verification: Private William Donovan, 4th Battalion Rifle Brigade is confirmed entitled to the medal and clasp per the respective campaign medal roll cited below: - Second Afghan Medal & clasp \'Ali Musjid\': WO 100/53 (with entry \'Dead\', under remarks column Private William Donovan, was one of two men of the same name, who served with 4th Battalion Rifle Brigade in the period 1871-1879 (the other soldier survived the Afghan War, and took his discharge in the United Kingdom). No. 2110 is recorded as having been serving with the 4th Battalion Rifle Brigade, at e arly as from 1871 in which year records record him serving with his battalion at, Shorncliffe, England Reference \'The Afghan Campaign 1878-1880\' (S. H. Shadbolt, ), the regiment\'s record of service during the Second Afghan War was: Quote, 4th BATTN. RIFLE BRIGADE. In November, 1878, the 4th Battn. Rifle Brigade, commanded by Colonel H. R. L. Newdigate, was quartered at Peshawar. About the 15th of that month orders were received for it to form part of the 1st (Brigadier-General Macpherson’s) Brigade of the 1st Division Peshawar Valley Field Force, then assembling at that station under the command of Lt.-Genl. Sir Sam. Browne, K.C.S.I., C.B., V.C. Taking part in the operations resulting in the capture of Ali Musjid, the battalion was employed, on the 21st and 22nd November, 1878, in the flanking movements of the 1st Brigade over the precipitous hotas Heights in reverse of the Fort, and after the retreat of the Afghan forces participated in the forward movement of the Division to Daka, and subsequently to Jalalabad. In January, 1879, the Head-quarters and major part of the battalion proceeded from Jalalabad to Basawal to join the force under the command of Brigadier-General Tytler, which was about to march from that post into the Bazar Valley in the second expedition against the Zaka Khel Afridis. After taking part in the various operations which ensued, including the reconnaissance and skirmish of the 28th January near Halwai, they returned with the other units of the column, and rejoined Divisional Head quarters on the 7th February. On that day all the available men of the battalion left at Jalalabad under the command of Captain St. Paul, took part in an expedition across the Kabul River into the Kunar Valley against a force of Mohmands, who dispersed after a few shots had been fired. A portion of the 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade formed part of the expeditionary force under the command of Brigadier-General Jenkins which crossed the Lughman River on the 22nd February, 1879, and after penetrating a distance of thirty miles into new country, returned to Jalalabad on the 2 th idem. Again, on the 31st March, 300 men of the battalion accompanied the force under the command of Brigadier-General Macpherson in the second Lughman Valley expedition, crossing the Siah Koh range, in a forced march of twenty-six hours’ duration, covering in that time some thirty-five miles of most difficult country, and eventually returning to Jalalabad on the 4th April. The battalion advanced with the remainder of the Brigade to Safed Sang, where it remained till after the signing of the treaty of Gandamak. Quitting that post for Murree on the 3rd June, 1879, it crossed the frontier on the 13th, and arrived at the foot of the hills near Abbottabad on the 30th idem. During the return-march cholera broke out in the ranks, and together with heat apoplexy, claimed no less than seventy-six lives in the space of three weeks. Unquote. Sold together with hard-copy extract page from the respective campaign medal roll Condition: About EF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With clasp \'Charasia\' (7152. Gr. W. Curran. G/3rd R.A.) Important: The recipient - is confirmed on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/54) as being entitled to the medal and single clasp \'Ali Musjid\' for his services in the Afghanistan War Medal and clasp confirmed as the recipients only medal entitlement during his 21 years service! William Curran a native of Barony, Glasgow, Scotland, was 23 years and 6 months of age, and described himself as a \'Labourer\' when he attested for service with the British Army at Glasgow on 11 February 1862. He served a grand total of 21 years and 47 days with the colours, of which a staggering 18 years and 153 days was spent soldiering in India - including active service during the Second Afghanistan War. At the time of taking his final discharge on 3 April 1882 his military conduct was sdescribed a s \'Good\' and his intended place of residence was care of the General Post Office, Glasgow Sold together with a \'very detailed\' soft copy set of the recipients service papers confirming all above details, and which will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: GVF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With clasp \'Kandahar\' (1777. Pte. D. Reid. 92nd Highrs.) Wounded-in-Action: Private David Reid of 92nd (Gordon) Highlanders is confirmed being \'Wounded-in-Action\' (Gunshot Wound) at the storming of the Asmai Heights at the Battle of Kandahar on 1 September 1880. Reference The London Gazette issue of 3 December 1880 - he is also recorded wounded-in-action in \'\'The Second Afghan War 1878-1880 Casualty Roll’ compiled by Anthony Farrington Medal(s) and clasp verification: Private David Reid is confirmed entitled to the Second Afghan War Medal and clasp \'Kandahar\', as well as a Kabul to Kandahar Star, per the respective campaign medal roll of the 92nd Highlanders (cited below) that were compiled and signed at Anglesea Barracks, Portsmouth, England on, 10 February 1882, at which time Private David Reid is shown as still serving with the \'Service Companies\' of the regiment, now styled 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - Second Afghan War Medal with clasp \'Kandahar: WO 100/53 - Kabul to Kandahar Star: WO 100/53 Sold together with hard-copy medal and casualty roll extract pages Condition: GVF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With clasp \'Kandahar\' (Private. Abdool. Nubee. 7th Regt. Bo. N.I.) Regimentally Rare: By regiment this is an extremely rare to regiment issue, as 7th Regiment Bombay Native Infantry did not deploy and serve as a unit during the Second Afghan War An example of a rare to unit medal, to an \'odd-man\' - possibly an officers orderly - or one of a regimental draft - serving away from his parent regiment (7th Bombay Native Infantry) on attachment, and who was present at the Battle of Kandahar in 1880 The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Mussalman faith, holding the rank of Private in his parent regiment the 7th Bombay Native Infantry Condition: About VF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With clasp \'Kandahar\' (Sowar Abdoolah Khan 3rd Bengal Cavy) The recipient was a Punjabi Musalman soldier holding the rank of Sowar (Trooper) while serving with the 3rd Bengal Cavalry of the Bengal Presidency Army - a famous regiment that in 1901 was re-styled as 3rd Bengal Cavalry (Skinner\'s Horse) For their collective services during the \'second\' Afghanistan War the 3rd Bengal Cavalry were awarded a brace of battle honours, vis: - Kandahar 1880 - Afghanistan 1879-1880 3rd Bengal Cavalry: The origins of the regiment date to 1814, when it was raised at Hansi, India, by Lt.-Col. James Skinner as the 2nd Regiment of Skinner\'s Horse. The regiment\'s chronology and name changes were: - 1814 2nd Regiment of Skinner\'s Horse - 1821 Baddeley\'s Frontier Horse - 1823 4th (Baddeley\'s) Local Horse - 1840 4th Irregular Cavalry - 1861 3rd Regiment of Bengal Cavalry - 1901 3rd Bengal Cavalry (Skinner\'s Horse) - 1903 3rd Skinner\'s Horse. - 1921 1st/3rd Skinner\'s Horse. - 1922 1st Duke of York\'s Own Skinner\'s Horse The descendent regiment continues to serve in the Indian Army of 2023, as, 1st Horse (Skinner\'s Horse) a regiment of the Armoured Corps of the Indian Army Wear \'commensurate\' with a medal worn by a cavalry trooper Condition: About VF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With clasp, Kandahar (G.N. 284. Duffedar. Kisonsing. P.H.) The recipient was an Indian soldier who held the rank of Duffadar (Sergeant) while serving with the Poona Horse, of the Bombay Presidency Army Reference \'The Afghan Campaign 1878-1880\' (S. H. Shadbolt, ), the regiment\'s record of service during the Second Afghan War: POONA HORSE. On the 17th Jan., 1880, the Poona Horse, then stationed at Sirur in the Bombay Presidency, received orders to hold itself in readiness for service in Southern Afghanistan. At that time about half the regiment was serving under the Civil authorities in the Poona, Sholapur, and Sattara Districts these parties were ordered to rejoin Head-quarters at Sirur immediately and on the 28th of the month the regiment marched for Bombay, where it arrived on the 5th Feb., 1880. From Bombay the Poona Horse proceeded in four detachments to Sibi; the first two leaving on the 7th Feb., under Major Hogg and Lieut. Minchin respectively; the 3rd, on the 13th, under Major Stevenson, and the Head-quarters, under Lieut.-Colonel La Touche, with Captain Erskine, Lieut, and Adjutant Anderson, and Surgeon Stewart, on the 15th. The regiment concentrated at Sibi on the 27th Feb., and remained there till the 13th March, when a wing, under Major Stevenson, commenced its march to Quetta. On the 22nd March, a party of 30 sabres, under a Native Officer, was detached as escort to Major-General Primrose, who was proceeding to Kandahar to take the command of the Field Force; and on the following day, the Head-quarters started for Quetta, a small party being left behind to escort Brigadier-General Brooke to Kandahar. Head-quarters arrived on the 10th April at Quetta, from whence, a few days previously, a squadron under Major Erskine, who had advanced with Major Stevenson’s Wing, had marched to Kushdil Khan. On the 20th April the regiment resumed its march to Kandahar, leaving detachments at the six posts on the line from Chaman. Major Stevenson, who had been left behind at Quetta on the departure of Head-quarters, died there on the 26th April from pleuro-pneumonia; Lieut.-Col. H. Phillipps, of the 2nd Bombay Light Cavalry, being appointed to succeed him. Kandahar was reached on the 1st May, and on the 27th, Lieut.-Colonel Phillipps arrived to take up his appointment, Major Hogg on the following day being appointed Brigade-Major to the Cavalry Brigade under Brigadier-General Nuttall. On the departure of Brigadier-General Burrows’s Brigade for the Halmand at the end of June, the Poona Horse, on account of its numerical weakness (only some 180 men of all ranks being with Head quarters) remained for garrison duty in Kandahar. When the news of the disaster of Maiwand came in, a party of 50 men, under Captain Anderson, proceeded with Brigadier-General Brooke’s force to Sinjiri to cover the retreat of the stragglers, and inflicted ”—to quote the words of the Brigadier’s despatch—“considerable loss on the enemy by two well-executed charges.” For their conduct on this occasion, seven men were recommended for, and obtained the Order of Merit. Another party of 30 men, under a Native officer, was sent to Mundi Hissar to bring in the post stationed there, and pass on orders for the posts of Abdul Rahman to Gatai to fall back on Chaman. During the siege of Kandahar the Poona Horse (total strength 220 of all ranks) was employed every day on covering and working parties. The regiment also took part in the affair at Khairabad, and the sortie to Deh Khwaja. At the sortie, in which 100 of all ranks were engaged, 1 Native officer was killed, and Surgeon Stewart and 5 men were wounded. 9 horses were also killed, and 16 (of which 3 were afterwards destroyed) wounded. Two men of the regiment, who were orderlies to General Brooke, were for their gallantry on this occasion decorated with the Order of Merit. On the advance guard of General Roberts’s force being signalled at Robat on the 27th Aug., a party of 50 sabres proceeded as an escort to Lieut.-Colonel St. John, the Resident, to communicate with Brigadier-General Hugh Gough, who commanded the Cavalry Brigade and advance guard of the Kabul Kandahar Force. At the battle of the 1st September the regiment was out with the Bombay Cavalry Brigade, under Brigadier-General Nuttall, and when the enemy were retreating, was detached to prevent stragglers escaping through the Kotal-i-Murcha Pass. The parties of the regiment who had concentrated at Chaman on the withdrawal of the posts from the line of communications were during the investment of Kandahar employed under Major Westmacott, Road Commandant, in keeping open the Khojak Pass. Later on they were joined by the troop under Major Erskine from Kushdil Khan, and formed part of Major-General Phayre’s advance force for the relief of Kandahar. On the 8th Sept., 1880, Head-quarters and 200 sabres marched as part of Brigadier-General Daubeny’s Brigade to Maiwand, for the purpose of searching for arms and prisoners and burying the dead. After a three days’ halt at that place, the Brigade marched back to Kokaran, at which place Major Erskine with some t8o men rejoined. On the breaking up of this Brigade the regiment was transferred to the Cavalry Brigade under Brigadier-General Wilkinson, and on the 16th Oct., moved with that force into a new camping-ground at Kohak; Lieut.-Col. Phillipps being at the same time detached with one squadron to Kandahar. The Head-quarters and remainder of the regiment followed on the 3rd Nov., and remained in quarters till the 20th Jan., 1881, when it was ordered to proceed with a force of all arms under command of Brigadier-General Wilkinson to Maiwand. On the 12th Feb, the regiment, with the other units of this force returned to Kandahar, and remained there till the final evacuation, when it made its way back to India. A highly desirable campaign medal to the famous hard-fighting \'Poona Horse\' of the Bombay Presidency Army Condition: GF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With clasps 'Charasia' 'Kabul' (Sowar Chundar Singh (1) 12th Bengal Cavy) Recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with the 12th Bengal Cavalry Condition: VF

Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. With clasps 'Peiwar Kotal' (Sepoy Khaista Khan 5th Punjab Infy) The recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the 5th Punjab Infantry, Punjab Frontier Force, Indian Army Afghan War medals with single clasp 'Peiwar Kotal' are uncommon on the market Condition: Toned, VF

Afghanistan Medal 1878. With 2 clasps 'Charasia' 'Kabul' (B/629 Pte. J. McArthur, 92nd Highrs.) The medal and clasps both confirmed as issued on medal roll (copy of the respective medal roll will accompany the medal) The recipient subsequently transferred from the 92nd Highlanders volunteering to stay in India with the 90th Regiment, with his campaign medal being issued to him in India on 1 May 1882 Condition: Contact marks otherwise about VF

Afghanistan Medal, With reverse 'Cabul 1842' (Simon Jacob 3rd Lt Dragns) The medal with impressed naming in the contemporary regimental style associated with those awarded to the 3rd Light Dragoons The medal fitted with original steel clip and replacement split ring suspension Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (7th Edition) an estimated 486 'Cabul' medals were awarded to men of the 3rd Light Dragoons - which was the only British cavalry regiment present during the first Afghanistan War Condition: VF

Afghanistan War Medal 1842. With 'Candahar Ghuznee Cabul 1842' reverse (Gunner Joseph Baker, 3d Compy. 1st Battn. Bombay Foot Arty.) Note: Medal fitted with silver clip and straight hinged bar suspension, and named in the correct engraved script for awards of this medal to the Bombay Foot Artillery Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (7th Edition, 2006) it is estimated that 'All-Ranks' of 3rd Company 1st Battalion Bombay Foot Artillery' received an estimated 118 X medals with various reverses as under; - Candahar 1842: X 2 - Ghuznee Cabul 1842 X 25 - Candahar Guznee Cabul X 91 Joseph Barker was a native of the Parish of St Helens, Worcester, England, where he was born circa 1815. He enlisted in London on 14 March 1836, for unlimited service, a Blacksmith by trade, aged 20. He embarked for India on 9 May 1836 in the Walmer Castle, arriving on 29 August 1836. He was posted to the 3rd Company, 1st Battalion, Bombay Artillery, and served in Afghanistan in 1840-42. He subsequently served 1 year 119 days in H.Ms. 35th Regiment before purchasing his discharge. He was pensioned in March 1853 and sent to Europe, and died at Birmingham on 28 March 1875 Sold with accompanying collectors research notes Condition: Some edge bruising about VF

Afghanistan War Medal 1878-1880. No clasp (605 3rd Cl. Hospt. Asst. G. A. de Souza, No. 2 Mountain Batty.) Medal with impressed naming, typical for the regiments of the Bombay Army The recipient, was a Eurasian, or Indian of the Christian faith, who was attached to the 2nd Mountain Battery of the Bombay Army, at the time of qualifying for his medal The 2nd Mountain Battery were better known subsequently as 2nd 'Jacob's' Mountain Battery Condition: VF

Afghanistan War Medal 1878-1880. No clasp (Gunner Boodah Kapurthala Artillery) Named in the customary block capitals for medals to the units from the 'Sikh' princely state of Kapurthala During the Second Afghan War the Sikh State of Karpurthala contributed a contingent of State troops, including; 500 x infantry; 100 x cavalry; and 100 x artillery together with 3 x pieces of artillery and were deployed to secure the Lines of Communication on the Bannu Frontier A rare to unit medal Condition: Very Fine

Afghanistan War Medal 1878-1880. No clasp (Rislr. Major Azeezoolla Khan 2d. Sind Horse) The recipient was a Native Officer holding the appointment of a Viceroy\'s Commissioned Officer. By faith a Mussalman, he held the rank of \'Risaldar-Major\', while serving with the 2nd Regiment Sind Horse, a cavalry regiment of the Bombay Presidency Army Risaldar-Major: The rank of \'Risaldar-Major\' was the highest attainable rank for native officers that served in any of the Indian Cavalry regiments. Only one native officer could hold the rank of Risaldar-Major in a regiment at any one time 2nd Sind Horse had its origins in the raising of the regiment - an Irregular Cavalry Regiment - that was raised on, 17 January 1846, as, the \'2nd Regiment of Sind Irregular Cavalry\' (a unit that was raised by splitting the earlier formed 1st Regiment Sind Irregular Cavalry, with half of that regiment forming the nucleus of the new regiment - and carrying over / sharing of all the earlier earned battle honours by the 1st Regiment of Sind Irregular Cavalry. The unit was restyled as 6th Bombay Cavalry (Jacob\'s Horse) in 1885, by which time the regiment carried the below following battle honours: - Cutchee - Meeanee - Hyderabad - Punjab - Mooltan - Goojerat - Afghanistan 1879-80 The regiment also carried an \'Honorary Standard\' in respect of their services in \'Sindh\' during 1843, of a native horseman with lance - which formed the basis of the Scinde Horse cap badge in later years At the time of the Second Afghan War, there were in existence 3 x regiments of \'Sind Horse\' - all constituent units of the \'Sind Frontier Force\', and all centred at the sprawling \'Jacobabad Cantonment\'. During the Afghan War, the 2nd and 3rd Sind Horse regiments served in theatre The descendent regiment of the 2nd Sind Horse, continues to serve with distinction in the Indian Army of 2023, as \'The Scinde Horse\', an armoured tank regiment in the Armoured Corps of the Indian Army A rare & desirable seen Victorian campaign medal named to the rank of Risaldar-Major Condition: VF

Afghanistan War Medal 1878-1880. No clasp (Sepoy Bajbeer Nagarkotie 1st Goorkha Regt) The recipient was by ethnicity a Nepalese soldier of the Newar caste and Hindu faith, who - traditionally - were local to the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, who served as a Sepoy (Private) with the 1st Goorkha Regiment, of the British \'Bengal Presidency Army\' Note: The 66th Goorkha Light Infantry were originally raised at Sabathu in 1815 as the very first \'Gurkha\' infantry regiment of the East India Company\'s \'Bengal Army. On formation, the regiment was called 1st \'Nusseree\' Battalion. Subsequently called 1st Gurkha Rifles (1901), the regiment serves in the present-day Indian Army as, 1st Gorkha Rifles (The Malaun Regiment), and has the distinction of being the oldest Gurkha Rifles regiment, raised by the British, and which has remained in continuous military service through to and including 2019 1st Gurkha Rifles were awarded the below following battle honours for their collective services prior to 1900; - Aliwal - Sobraon - Afghanistan 1878-80 - Punjab Frontier - Tirah Condition: About VF

Afghanistan War Medal 1878-1880. No clasp (Sepoy Ruttonbeer Goorung 1st Goorkha Regt) The recipient was by ethnicity a Gurkha from Western Nepal serving as a Sepoy (Private) with the 1st Goorkha Regiment, of the British 'Bengal Presidency Army' Note: The 66th Goorkha Light Infantry were originally raised at Sabathu in 1815 as the very first 'Gurkha' infantry regiment of the East India Company's 'Bengal Army. On formation, the regiment was called 1st 'Nusseree' Battalion. Subsequently called 1st Gurkha Rifles (1901), the regiment serves in the present day Indian Army as 1st Gorkha Rifles (The Malaun Regiment), and has the distinction of being the oldest Gurkha Rifles regiment, raised by the British, and which has remained in continuous military service through to and including 2019 1st Gurkha Rifles were awarded the below following battle honours for their collective services prior to 1900; - Aliwal - Sobraon - Afghanistan 1878-80 - Punjab Frontier - Tirah Condition: About VF

Afghanistan War Medal 1878-1880. With clasp 'Ali Musjid' (Bugle Major Bhup Singh, 1st Sikh Infy.) Note: The 1st Sikh Infantry (Punjab Frontier Force) were only entitled to only 1 x battle clasp, that for 'Ali Musjid', for their services during the Second Afghan War Bugle-Major is a scarce rank to find on Indian Army medals Condition: GF

Afghanistan War Medal 1878-80. No clasp (Dy Inspr 3rd Qazi Amin Jan Peshawar District Police) The recipient was by ethnicity and faith a Punjabi Mussalman, holding the appointment of Deputy Inspector 3rd Grade while serving with the Peshawar District Police, located in the North West Frontier Province of British India A scarce seen rank and unit on the market Condition: VF

Afghanistan War War Medal 1842: Obverse; with 'Victoria Vindex' legend. Reverse; with 'Candahar Ghuznee Cabul 1842' Note: Medal is un-named as issued The medal fitted with replacement silver claw and wide straight swivel suspension bar Condition: VF

Afghanistan, 1878-80, no clasp (2733. Sergt. V. Phillips. I/8th R.A.) 1893: Conductor V. Phillips, Ordnance Department, was holding the appointment of Assistant Timber Storekeeper, Gun Carriage Factory, Fategarh, India Medal verification: Sergeant Vincent Phillips, 1st Battery 8th Battery Royal Artillery is confirmed entitled to the Second Afghan War Medal with no clasp, per the respective campaign medal roll cited below: - Second Afghan War Medal: WO 100/54 Reference \'The Afghan Campaign 1878-1880\' (S. H. Shadbolt, ), the record of service of No. 1 Battery, 8th Brigade, R. A. during the Second Afghan War was: Quote, No. 1 BATTERY, 8th BRIGADE, R.A. This battery, under the command of Major J. Haughton, marched from Rawal Pindi for the Kuram Valley on the 2nd Oct., 1879, and on the 13th idem joined Brigadier-General J. A. Tytler’s expeditionary force at Kohat. This force was intended to punish the Zaimusht tribe for their depredations in British territory, and for the recent murder of Lieut. Kinloch, B.S.C.; but on the receipt of intelligence of fighting in the Hariab Valley, the Column pushed on to Kuram, and 1/8, R.A., was sent to join Brigadier-General Gordon’s force at Ali Khel, where it arrived on the 28th Oct., 1879. After the evacuation of the Hariab Valley on the 8th Nov., the battery marched with General Gordon’s force over the Peiwar Kotal and up the Chakmani Valley to punish a refractory tribe. No resistance was offered, and a fine was inflicted. 1/8, R.A., now returned to Kuram, and shortly afterwards took part with General Tytler’s force in the deferred Zaimusht expedition, entering the hostile territory at Bulesh Khel on the 8th Dec., 1879. The battery was first engaged with the enemy at Tarah on the roth Dec., and then again on the 13th and 14th in the final advance on the Zaimusht stronghold of Zawa, which was stormed on the latter date. The services it rendered on these occasions were warmly acknowledged in an order addressed by the Brigadier-General to the troops. From the 26th Jan. until the 3tst March, 1880, 1/8, R.A., was stationed at Thai, after which it moved up the Valley to Kuram, Shalozan, and Peiwar Kotal, where it remained until the close of the war. Unquote. Vincent James Philipps, son of John Phillips (a \'Baker\') and Elizabeth Phillips (nee) was a native of, Stoke Damerel, Devon, England, where he was born, on 11 February 1852. The 1871, National Census for England & Wales, shows Vincent working as a \'Baker\'s Assistant\'. When he was 21 years& 4 months of age, Vincent enlisted in the British Army, at which time he was posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery. By 1884, and holding the rank of Staff Sergeant, Vincent James Phillips (34) was stationed at Rawalpindi Cantonment, Punjab, India, where, on, 9 September 1884, he married Mary James Murray, a \'Spinster\' (18), at Christ Church. During his many years service in British India, Vincent appears to have been mostly stationed at the Ferozepore Arsenal & Ordnance Factory in the Punjab Command. In 1893 The Civil and Military Gazette issue of, 3 October 1893, contains a notice showing Conductor V. Phillips, Ordnance Department, holding the appointment of Assistant Timber Storekeeper, Gun Carriage Factory, Fategarh. In 1901, Sub-Conductor Phillips, was holding an appointment with the Ordnance Department at Ferozepore, in which year he took his final retirement from the British Indian Army (he was placed on the Pension Establishment of the Punjab Command, in the year ended 31 March 1902). Shortly after his retirement, Vincent and his wife returned to his roots in his native Devonshire, England, however he did not live a long retirement, as he is recorded to have died at, 74 Beatrice Avenue, Plymouth, England, on, 12 March 1904, at which time he was described as \'retired warrant-officer in the Indian Ordnance Department\' Sold together with hard-copy extract page from the respective campaign medal roll Condition: About GVF

Africa Campaign Service Medal 1940-1945 Condition: EF

Africa General Service Medal 1902-56. EDVII silver issue with clasp 'Somaliland 1908-10' (4184 Pte. Khan Maluk. 127/Baluch L.I.) Important: Medal and clasp verified on the respective campaign medal roll of 127th (P.W.O.) Baluch Infantry (ref WO 100/396), wherein the recipient is recorded as still serving with the regiment when the medal roll was compiled in 1911 The recipient was an Indian soldier who was holding the rank of Private while serving with the 127th Baluchis, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: About VF

Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1902-04 (Sepoy Farah Deria. (H.A. Jibril Abukir) L.S.L.) Important: Medal and clasp verified on the respective medal roll of Local Somali Levies (ref WO 100/105) that was compiled and signed at Sheikh, Somaliland, on 15 February 1907, the medal & clasp being issued on 5 July 1907 Note: (H.A. Jibril Abukir) on medals named to local Somlai forces indicates the tribe and section that the soldier came from. In this instance, Sepoy Farah Deria was a member of the Habr Awal tribe, from the Jibril Abukir clan. The Habr Awal tribe having first entered treaties with the British in 1884 The recipient was a locally enlisted Somali serving as a Sepoy (Private) in the Local Somali Levies, an infantry unit of the British Somaliland Protectorate Scace found unit on the market Condition: GVF

Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1902-04, bronze issue (393 Cooly Kaim. S. & T.C.) Important: Medal and clasp verified on the respective medal roll of Supply & Transport Corps 'Northern Command' (ref WO 100/104) that was compiled and signed at Rangoon, Burma, on 22 May 1907, wherein the recipient is shown as having served with the Indian Porter Corps while in campaign theatre 'Somaliland'. The roll is additionally annotated with remark that the recipient embaled at Karachi, India, on 24 May 1903, for service in 'Somaliland Field Force' reaching the disembarkation port of Bereara, Somaliland on 5 September 1903 (while in transit the draft would have transhipped at Aden Colony). Cooly Kaim returned to India on 12 July 1904, when he disembarked with his unit at Karachi The recipient was an attested non combatant follower performing the trade of 'Cooly (Labourer) while serving with the Supply & Transport Corps of the Indian Army Provenance: Sold with an old collectors card label recording the medal as being purchased form 'Gatjade Ltd' (Liverpool Medals) on 14 October 1995, for GBP 237 Scarce issue in bronze Condition: About VF

Africa General Service 1902-56. Edward VII silver issue with clasp 'Somaliland 1902-04' (271 Sarwan Sona. 57/Silladar C.C.) Important: Medal and clasp verified oper the respective campaign medal roll of 57th Silladar Camel Corps (ref WO 100/101) that was compiled and signed at Multan, Punjab, India, on 9 August 1905 The recipient was an Indian of the Hindu faith whe served as a Sarwan (Camel Driver) in the 57th Sillidar Camel Corps of the British Indian Army The 57th Sillidar Camel Corps - a specialist Camel Transport unit of the Supply & Transport Corps, was distinctive insofar as the 'Sarwan's or 'Camel Drivers', were responsible for the supply and maintenance of their own camels and equipment, while the Army paid them a higher rate of pay in return Uncommon seen Camel Corps unit for the colonial campaigns in Somaliland against the so called 'Mad Mullah' Sold together with a hard copy of the respective medal roll entry page Condition: VF

Africa General Service 1902-56. Edward VII silver issue, with clasp 'Somaliland 1908-10' (12 M.G.P. Mwanawamba. 1/K.A.R.) Important: Medal and clasp verified on the respective medal roll of 1st Battalion King's African Rifles (ref WO 100/396) that was compiled and dated 21 February 1911 Note: The recipient served as a 'Machine Gun Porter' with 1st Battalion King's African Rifles - and was one of just 16 M.G.P.'s, listed on the refefenced medal roll (8 x Machine Gun Porters being allocated to each of the battalion's 2 x Machine Guns) The medal in uncommonly choice condition for a KAR recipient Condition: GVF

Africa General Service 1902-56. EIIR issue with clasp 'Kenya' (3526756 Sgt. E. Tims, L.F.) Important: Confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action' serving with 3rd Battalion Parachute Regiment in North Africa 8 march 1943, and subsequently Prisoner-of-War in September 1944, after his capture at 'Arnhem' Eric Tims, a native of Peel Green, Manchester, was born in December 1916 and enlisted in the Lancashire Fusiliers in September 1933. Eric's enlistment followed just a few months after a costly 'Holiday Escapade' in Blackpool, England, when he was charged with a 'Joy Riding' offence and fined 40/- shillings, after he had made off with parked Motor Cycle. The full and colourful story is can be read in the Lancashire Evening Post issue of 19 April 1933. At the time of the incident Eric was on holiday. Evidently the youthful prankster with a smart mouth already had the makings of 'character' typical of the volunteers who later joined the embryonic Parachute Regiment. Transferring to the Airborne in the 1939-45 War, he served as a Sergeant in the 3rd Battalion, Parachute Regiment, and was wounded in North Africa on 8 March 1943 and taken P.O.W. at Arnhem on 18 September 1944. Subsequently held at Stalag IVB at Muhlberg, he was liberated on 23 April 1945 Sold together with copied casualty return and P.O.W. debrief A rare opportunity to obtain an officially named campaign medal to a Para NCO casualty who was a confirmed veteran of Arnhem - the most famous Para action of the British Army Condition: EF

Africa General Service 1902. EIIR issue with clasp 'Kenya' (1924301 L.A.C. K. G. Matthews, R.A.F.) Recipient was a Leading Aircraftman serving in the Royal Air Force during the supression of the 'Mau Mau' rebellion in Kenya Colony Uncommon on the market found named to the Royal Air Force Condition: Toned EF

Africa General Service 1902. EIIR issue with clasp 'Kenya' (22843013 Fus B. Dean. R.N.F.) Recipient was a Fusilier serving in the 1st Battalion Royal Northumberland Fusiliers during the supression of the 'Mau Mau' rebellion in Kenya Colony Condition: GVF

Africa General Service 1902. GV issue with clasp 'Somaliland 1920' (Srvt. Asmani Saidi 6- K.A. Rif.) Important: Medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll (reference WO 100/410). The roll of the 6th Battalion King's African Rifles has 669 names of all-ranks including followers, for which 642 medals and 669 clasps were to be issued The recipient an attested follower, was a Muslim Swahili holding trade/appointment of 'Servant'. In total there were an estimated 28 x medals and clasps for this campaign awarded to servants of 6th Battalion King's African Rifles Note: The 6th Battalion King's African Rifles had been raised in Tanganyika in 1917 from ex-Geramn askaris captured during the East African campaigns of the Great War, and thereafter was titled 6th 'Tanganyika' Battalion King's African Rifles The medal in uncommonly good condition for a medal issued to a local attested follower Condition: Minor edge bruising otherwise GVF

Africa General Service Medal 1902-1956. EIIR issue with clasp \'Kenya\' (K.R. 3853 Sgt. G. B. Bartley, Kenya Regt.) Sold together with: - Named card box of issue (a/f) - Named transmittal letter Nairobi, 23/06/1959 - Pin back AGSM riband bar. With hinged pin & clasp The medal retaining the original issue silk riband The recipient was a British resident of Kenya Colony who held the rank of Sergeant while serving with the Kenya Regiment (Territorial Force), a volunteer infantry regiment of Kenya Colony Gordon Brian Bartley, son of Joseph Harold Bartley (Civil Servant, Air Ministry Air Service Clerk Special Class) and Lilian Elizabeth Bartley (nee Jones) was a native of Chester, England, where he was born on, 20 April 1931. Gordon is recorded as having died at Consett, Co Durham, England, on, 24 May 2019 A choice example - virtually uncirculated, and as issued Box & ephemera fragmentary Condition: Medal toned EF

Africa General Service Medal 1902-1956. EIIR obverse, silver issue with clasp 'Kenya' ( E. 7220 I.P. II . (R.). (W). W. P. Hollis.) Note: Minor official corrections to naming '(W)' - and fairly typical for this particular medal and clasp issue The recipient positively identified as a European 'Woman' recipient and 'Kenya' born Inspector of Police (II Class) Woman, Williamina 'Primrose' Hollis, Kenya Police Reserve Important: 'Primrose's' father, Superintendent George Milne Taylor, Kenya Police, had earlier been 'Killed-in-the-line-of-Duty', when he was speared to death, when his force had been attacKed by an estimated force of 300 'Suk' Tribesman at Nginyang, Baringo District, Kenya Colony on 24 April 1950. The background to the infamous attack in which her father and two other British colonial administrators were killed, was an ominous harbinger to the subsequent 'Mau Mau' rebellion 'Primrose' was very much of a Kenya Police family, as not only was she 'born' into the Kenya Police, and subsequently follow her late father by serving in the uniform of the Kenya Police during the Mau Mau rebellion, but in addition she married into the Kenya Police, as her husband was gazetted officer Chief Inspector James Ormerod Hollis, Kenya Police, a scion of the Hollis settler family from Eldoret, Kenya Colony Williamina 'Primrose' Hollis (nee Taylor), the daughter of George Milne Taylor & Annie Taylor was born in Kenya Colony on 24 January 1929. Her family were Scottish, with roots in, Montrose, Angus, Scotland. Her father, a Great War Royal Navy veteran, who had served 1915-1918, had migrated to East Africa in the 1920's, joining the Kenya Police, with which force he gained the Colonial Police Medal (MSM). At the time of his death, 'Primrose's' father had been holding the rank of Superintendent, when 'Killed' while in the line of duty in 1950. Primrose, married James Ormerod Hollis circa 1950, and with whom is known to have had two children a daughter, Linda Anne Hollis (born 22 December 1950) and a son, Andrew John Ormerod (born and 11 December 1955). A desirable female officer's service medal for the 'Mau Mau' rebellion with strong Kenya Police associations The medal retaining the original length of silk riband as issued Condition: Toned about EF

Africa General Service Medal 1902-56. EDVII silver issue & clasp \'Somaliland 1902-04\' (3194 Pte. Mir Alam Khan. 107th. Pioneers.) Important: Medal and clasp verified as entitled and issued per respective campaign medal roll of 107th Pioneers (ref WO 100/102) compiled and signed at, Kirkee, Maharashtra, India, on 25 May 1905 The recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of Private while serving with the 107th Pioneers, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army The 107th Pioneers had their origins in 1788 with the raising of the 4th Battalion of Bombay Sepoys. In 1903, the descendent unit was restyled 107th Pioneers. As an infantry battalion of the Bombay Presidency Army, the 107th Pioneers, held the below following pre 1914 battle honours; - Mysore - Seedaseer - Seringapatam - Beni Boo Ali - Burma 1885-87 The medal retaining a good clean length of original and stitched silk medal riband Condition: Toned EF

Africa General Service Medal 1902-56. EDVII silver issue with clasp \'Somaliland 1908-10\' (4245 Pte. Shinkaran Ram. 113/Inf) Medal & clasp verification: The award of the medal and clasp to is confirmed on the respective campaign medal roll of the 113th Infantry (ref WO 100/396) that was compiled and signed at, Deesa. India, on, 30 June 1911 The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith serving as a Private in the 113th Infantry of the British Indian Army 113th Infantry: The regiment had it\'s origins in 1800 when it was raised as the 7th Regiment of Bombay Native Infantry. In 1903, the regiment was restyled as 113th Infantry. In 1922, the regiment became 10th (Training) Battalion 4th Bombay Grenadiers Some pitting Condition: GF

Africa General Service Medal 1902-56. Edward VII silver issue with clasp ' Somaliland 1908-10' (1606 Pte. Somama Mnyamwezi. 4/K.A.R.) Recipient was an African non commissioned officer holding the rank of Private at the time of qualifying for his medal and clasp for service with 4th (Uganda) Battalion, The King's African Rifles Important: Medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll held at The National Archives (Reference WO 100/396), that was compiled and signed at Bombo on 28 April 1910 Condition: GVF

Africa General Service Medal 1902-56. Edward VII silver issue with clasp 'Somaliland 1908-10' (3278 Sjt: Farajalla Sabeh Khel. 4/K.A.R.) Recipient was an African non commissioned officer holding the rank of Sergeant at the time of qualifying for his medal and clasp for service with 4th (Uganda) Battalion, The King's African Rifles Important: Medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll held at The National Archives (Reference WO 100/396), that was compiled and signed at Bombo on 28 April 1910 Condition: GVF

Africa General Service Medal 1902-56. EIIR issue with clasp \'Kenya\' (N45684 Pte. Imuu Makau. 3 KAR.) The recipient was an African soldier, or \'Askari\', holding the rank of Private while serving with the 3rd (Kenya) Battalion King\'s African Rifles A choice example of the campaign medal issued in respect of the 1950\'s \'Mau Mau Rebellion\' in Kenya Colony Condition: EF

Africa General Service Medal 1902-56. EIIR issue with clasp \'Kenya\' (S/22823891 Cpl. J. W. Reid. R.A.S.C.) The prefix \'S\' before Corporal J. W. Reid\'s unique Army Number indicates that the recipient served in the \'Supply\' branch of the Royal Army Service Corps of the British Army The medal is mounted in the swing style, and as-worn, by the recipient, suspended from it\'s original silk riband. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its original hinged pin & clasp fittings A choice condition campaign medal for the \'Mau Mau\' rebellion in Kenay Colony, the medal having attractive near gun metal blue toning Condition: Toned EF

Africa General Service Medal 1902-56. GV silver issue with clasp 'Nyasaland 1915' (Cpl. Bonomali. Native Pol: Blantyre) Recipient was a Corporal serving with the Native Police, Blantyre, Nyasaland, at the time of qualifying for his medal and clasp. Important: Medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll held at The National Archives (Reference WO 100/408), and that the medal and clasp was issued on 12 April 1917 Note: A study of the above referenced medal roll shows that only an estimated 50 x medals and clasps were awarded to Native 'All-ranks' of the Native Police, Blantyre The medal and clasp was issued for the recipients services in support of the colonial authority during the 'John Chilembwe' nationalist uprising against British Colonial Rule Condition: GF

Africa General Service Medal 1902. EDVII bronze issue with clasp 'Somaliland 1908-10' (Cook Hashim Ali. 6/K.A.R.) Important: Medal and clasp entitlement confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of the 6th Battalion King's African Rifles (ref WO 100/396) compiled at Berbera, Somaliland Note: The referenced medal roll is annotated to show that the recipient was a member of the 'Indian Contingent', and hence was an attested Indian follower serving with the Indian Continget 6 Battalion King's African Rifles Condition: VF

Africa General Service Medal 1902. EdVII issue with 2 x clasps 'Somaliland 1902-04' & 'Jidbali' (1337 Pte. Bwanali 2nd K.A. Rif:) Important: Medal and clasp 'Somaliland 1902-04' confirmed as entitled on the respective medal roll (the roll for the Jidballi clasp does not appear to be accessible on-line and we have thus not checked it) per file series WO 100/105, that was compiled and signed at, Zomba, 10 January 1905, at which time the recipient is shown as then serving in British Central Africa Note: The medal has the correct and proper official impressed naming from the Royal Mint - all perfect - and in addition has a series of indented letter 'A's on the rim, which latter have not damaged or scored the naming. Condition: VF

Africa General Service Medal 1902. EDVII issue with clasp \'Somaliland 1920\' (315 Sjt. Ndala. 2-K.A.Rif.) Recipient was a native Sergeant serving in the 2nd Battalion Kings African Rifles Condition: GVF

Africa General Service Medal 1902. EDVII silver issue with clasp 'N. Nigeria 1902' (1957 Pte. Musa Bouchi. 2nd N. Nigeria. Regt.) Important: Medal and clasp verified on the respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion Northern Nigeria Regiment (ref WO 100/391) compiled and signed at Lokoja 17 October 1903 Recipient was a locally recruited African soldier serving with the 2nd Battalion Northern Nigeria Regiment Condition: VF

Africa General Service Medal 1902. EDVII silver issue with clasp 'N. Nigeria 1903' (735 Pte. Omole. 2nd N. N. Regt) Important: Medal and clasp verified on the respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion Northern Nigeria Regiment (ref WO 100/391) compiled and signed at Lokoja 28 March 1904 Private Omole was also additionally entitled to a further clasp 'N. Nigeria 1903-04' per the respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion Northern Nigeria Regiment (ref WO 100/391) compiled and signed at Lokoja 8 May 1906. The roll shows it was only a further clasp and not another medal that the recipient was entitled to - whether the later loose clasp was ever subsequently issued or received by the recipient is not known Recipient was a locally recruited African soldier serving with the 2nd Battalion Northern Nigeria Regiment Condition: GVF

Africa General Service Medal 1902. EDVII silver issue with clasp 'Somaliland 1902-04' (1st G. H. Strkpr. Woopendra Nath Banerjee, S. & T.C.) Note: The recipient Woopendra Nath Banerjee, held the rank of 1st Grade Hospital Storekeepr while serving with the Supply and Transport Corps (Northern Command) of the Indian Army Important: The medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll - which most unusually in this case was compiled and signed by the recipient himself (ref WO 100/104) at Sabathu, India, on 8 September 1905. The roll subsequently annotated to show that the recipient medal was issued to him on 12 June 1906 Condition: About GVF

Africa General Service Medal 1902. EdVII silver issue with clasp 'Somaliland 1902-04' (2054 Sapr. Poshati Shiuram. 17 Coy 3rd S & M.) Important: Medal and clasp verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of the 3rd Sappers and Miners (Ref WO 100/101) which was compiled and signed at Kirkee Cantonment, Poona, Bombay Presidency on 10 August 1905 Recipient was a an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith serving with 17th Company of the 3rd (Bombay) Sappers & Miners Condition: About VF

Africa General Service Medal 1902. EDVII silver issue with clasp 'Somaliland 1902-04' (2770 Sepoy Basawa Singh. 31/Punjabis N.C.) Important: Medal and clasp entitlement confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/102) compiled and signed at Delhi, India on 29 April 1907, wherein the roll is notated to show that the recipient was attached to 5th Battalion King's African Rifles Somaliland Field Force The abbreviated suffix 'N.C.' indicates higher formation of 'Northern Command' in India, from which the men of the 31st Punjabis were drawn - and uncommon found named thus on a campaign medal Condition: Dark toned GVF

Africa General Service Medal 1902. EdVII silver issue with clasp 'Somaliland 1908-1910' (S.S.107322 J. Craven, Sto,2Cl., H.M.S. Diana:) Note: Medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per respective medal roll (ref ADM 171/56). The roll also annotated to show that a 'Duplicate' medal was issued to the recipient, at H.M.S. Vivid on 16 February 1916 - as the medal here offered is named in the correct impressed serif style common to pre 1914 awards to the Royal Navy, and has evidently been worn frequently by the recipient, we opine the medal here offered is the original issue John Craven was a native of Liverpool. Lancashire, England, where he was born on 27 March 1896. By trade a 'Plumbers Mate' he joined the Royal Navy on 18 June 1908, on a 5 year engagement, transferring to the Royal Fleet Reserve on 15 June 1913. On the outbreak of the Great War John was mobilized for 'Active Service' with the Royal Navy from 26 August 1914. For his services in the Great War he received three campaign medals, viz, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Interallied Victory Medals (ref ADM 171/97) to add to the Africa General Service he had earned pre-1914 Condition: Polished about VF

Africa General Service Medal 1902. Edward VII issue, silver with clasp \'Somaliland 1902-04\' (1798 Sepoy Asa Singh, 52nd Sikhs) It is claimed that the 52nd Sikhs had the unenviable distinction of incurring the highest \'battelfield\' casualty rate amongst all the Indian Army regiments deployed in the Somaliland campaign of 1902-04. Condition: VF

Africa General Service Medal 1902. Edward VII silver issue with 2 x clasps ?Somaliland 1902-04? ?Jidbali? (1315 Sepoy Mahant. 38th Dogras.) Important: It is confirmed that the recipient qualified for both the medal and clasps while attached to the ?Ambala Mounted Infantry? one of 2 x Indian Army mounted infantry corps raised specifically for deployment in East Africa ? the campaign medals being named to the recipients parent regiment Note: Medal and both clasps verified as issued per the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/102) compiled and signed at Peshawar, North West Frontier Province, India, on 6 May 1905 The recipient was a Sepoy (Private) of the 38th Dogras infantry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: About VF

Africa General Service Medal 1902. Edward VII silver issue with clasp ?Nandi 1905-06? (4730 Sepoy Buta Singh. I.C. 4/K.A.R.) Important: Medal and clasp confirmed per the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/390) signed at Kampala in April 1906 The recipient by faith, a Sikh, was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the Indian Contingent 4th Battalion King?s African Rifles Condition: VF

Africa General Service Medal 1902. Edward VII. Silver issue, with clasp 'Somaliland 1902-04 (2098 Sowar Umar Khan. 36th Jacob's H.) Note: A rare to regiment medal and clasp. The regiment did not deploy as a unit to Somaliland - only a handful of other-ranks were deployed on attachment Important: Medal and clasp verified on the respective medal roll of 36th Jacob's Horse (ref WO 100/101) that was compiled and signed at Jacobabad Cantonment, India, on 5 April 1905, wherein the recipient is shown as having been attached to the Balcuh Camel Corps, while serving in theatre. In total only 7 x Other-Ranks from 36h Jacob's Horse, qualified for the AGS medal with clasp 'Somaliland 1902-1904', of which 3 received single clasp medals, and the other 4 received in addition the clasp 'Jidbali'. Five of the Jacob's Horse men served attached with the Baluch Camel Corps, another attached to 2nd Somali Camel Corps, while another is shown as being attached 'To Camel Corps locally raised in Somaliland' The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving in the 36th Jacob's Horse (Scinde Horse) cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Great War Casualty: Reference 'Weekly Casualty List (War Office & Air Ministry) issue of 18 December 1917, Jemadar Umar Khan of the Indian Cavalry is recorded as having been 'Killed-in-Action' in France. The life and supreme sacrifice of Jemadar Umar Khan 36th Jacob's Horse, who was killed-in-action on 1 December 1917, is commemorated in perpetuity, by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, at the CWGC Neuve-Chapelle Memorial, Pas De Calais, France. Umar Khan, a Pathan, was the son of Mir Alam Khan, of Takwara, Kulachi, Dera Ismail Khan, N.W. Frontier Rare to regiment Condition: VF

Africa General Service Medal 1902. EIIR issue with clasp 'Kenya' (22542438 Sgt D. Ellis. R.A.P.C.) Recipient was a Sergeant serving with the Royal Army Pay Corps Condition: VF

Africa General Service Medal 1902. EIIR issue with clasp 'Kenya' (22886581 Rfn. F. Crane, R.B.) The recipient was a Rifleman serving with the Rife Brigade, an infantry regiment of the British Army Condition: GVF

Africa General Service Medal 1902. EIIR issue with clasp 'Kenya' (23039151 Pte A Tappenden Devon) Note: First 6 digits of the recipients service number have been officially corrected - and a not uncommon occurrence with this particular medal and clasp Recipient was a serving Private in the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment = a.k.a. 'The Boody Eleventh'! Medal is court mounted. The mounting brooch retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Toned GVF

Africa General Service Medal 1902. EIIR issue with clasp 'Kenya' (23054419 Pte. G. Bell. B.W.) Recipient served with 1st Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) during the supression of the 'Mau Mau' rebellion in Kenya Colony Condition: Toned. Obverse with few light surface scratches, otherwise VF

Africa General Service Medal 1902. EIIR issue with clasp 'Kenya' (23200488 Fus. F. Carter, R.N.F.) The recipient was a Fusilier serving with the 1st Battalion Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, an infantry regiment of the British Army Condition: GVF

Africa General Service Medal 1902. EIIR issue with clasp 'Kenya' (23211786 Pte. R.W. Burns. K.O.Y.L.I.) Recipient was a Private serving with the 1st Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Condition: About GVF

Africa General Service Medal 1902. EIIR issue with clasp 'Kenya' (E.6006 C.I. (R).( W). L. Hoare.) The recipient was a European woman recipient, serving as a Chief Inspector in the Kenya Police (Reserve) . The (W) denotes a female recipient Uncommon to female recipient Condition: GVF

Africa General Service Medal 1902. EIIR issue with clasp 'Kenya' (F6272 Sgt. Kombe Matinda) The recipient was an ethnic African holding the rank of Sergeant in the Kenya Police Condition: EF

Africa General Service Medal 1902. EIIR issue with clasp 'Kenya' (KR 4985. Pte Botha J. J. Kenya Regt.) Note: Recipients initials are impressed after his surname - this exactly as originally issued oficially impressed from the Royal Mint Important: Josias Jacobus Botha of South African 'Afrikaner' (or, Boer) descent, his family most likely having migrated as colonists to the farmlands of the Western Highlands of Kenya and the establishment of the Afrikaner communities that farmed at Eldoret The medal fitted with a stitched length of original silk issue riband, and a separate pin-back mounted riband bar, the latter retaning the hinged pin and clasp fitting Condition: GVF

Africa General Service Medal 1902. EIIR issue with clasp \'Kenya\' (22629598 Sgt. G. Henderson. RAMC.) Recipient was a Non Commissioned Officer holding rank of Sergeant in the Royal Army Medical Corps Condition: GVF

Africa General Service Medal 1902. EIIR issue with clasp \'Kenya\' (4412 Pte. R.B. Randall. Kenya.Regt.) Recipient was a European resident of Kenya Colony serving as a volunteer in the Kenya Regiment Condition: GVF

Africa General Service Medal 1902. EIIR Obverse issue. Silver. With clasp 'Kenya' (KR.4702 Cpl. E.A. Bingham, Kenya Regt.) The recipient, Edward Allison Bingham, was an English resident of Kenya Colony, serving as a Corporal with the Kenya Regiment, whose ranks were comprised of both European volunteers, and those European residents of Kenya Colony who were conscripted for service in the Kenya Regiment during the period of the Mau' Mau' conflict The recipient Edward Allison Bingham, son of Arthur Edward Bingham, and Annie Bingham (nee Tindall) was a native of Bradford, Yorkshire, England, where he was born on 7 February 1932. The 1939 National Register for England & Wales show that in April 1939, Edward was living with his parents, and sibling sister (Shirley Anne Bingham) at the family residence located at, 164 Reevey Avenue, Bradford, Yorkshire. His family appear to have relocated to Lincolnshire sometime after 1939. By 1952, Edward, was living at 31 Orchard Street, Lincoln, when he accepted an appointment in Kenya Colony, where he was to be employed in the farming sector - his occupation prior to leaving England was described as a 'Herdsman'. On 3 May 1952, Edward Bingham embarked at London, aboard the S.S. 'Modasa' bound for, Mombasa, Kenya, at which time, on the passenger manifest, he showed that his intended future place of residence was to be 'Kenya'. Edward Allison Bingham is recorded as having died in Bradford, England, sometime during the first quarter of 1987 The Kenya Regiment Ordinance was enacted in 1937 to establish a territorial force to train European residents / settlers of Kenya Colony, as officers, non-commissioned officers and instructors to join local colonial forces which would need to be rapidly extended in the event of war. By 1952, the Regiment's primary role was to train European residents called up for compulsory military service, and to provide officers for miscellaneous emergency duties. In August 1952, the strength of the Kenya Regiment was 852 x 'All-Ranks', of whom 400 were employed with the police, K.A.R., Kikuyu guards, the Administration and with British Army units The medal fitted with the original long length of silk riband as issued A 'choice' example of the AGS Medal for services performed in counter-insurgency and internal security during the Mau Mau rebellion Condition: About EF

Africa General Service Medal 1902. EIIR silver issue with clasp 'Kenya' (22998840 Fus. B.T. McNally. R.IR.F.) Note the recipient was a Fusilier serving with the 1st Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers, which regiment served in Kenya Colony in 1955 Condition: VF

Africa General Service Medal 1902. EIIR silver issue with clasp 'Kenya' (T/12113 Sgt. P. Russell, R.A.S.C.) Note the recipient was a Sergeant serving with the Royal Army Service Corps The recipients unique army number indicates that he was a pre 1941 enlistment in the 'Transport' section of the Royal Army Service Corps, and would of course be entitled to un-named campaign medals for his military services during the Second World War Condition: VF

Africa General Service Medal 1902. GV issue with clasp 'East Africa 1915' (3532 Nafar Rehan Sobi, 9/Sud:R.) Important: Medal and clasp entitlement confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of the 9th Sudanese Infantry (ref WO 100/408) Note: Reference 'African General Service Medals (Richard Magor, 1993), an estimated 133 medals with this clasp awarded to the 9th Sudanese - and only a total of 491 x clasps awarded to 'All-Ranks' European and African A scarce clasp to find on the market named to this regiment, the moreso in such good condition Condition: About GVF

Africa General Service Medal 1902. GV second type. Silver issue with clasp 'Somaliland 1920' (9 M.G.P. Bobu. 2 K. A. Rif.) Important: Medal and clasp verified per the medal roll of 2nd King's African Rifles (ref WO 100/410). Compiled and signed at, Zomba, Nyasaland, on 15 September 1921 The recipient served as a 'Machine Gun Porter' with 2nd Company 2nd Battalion King's African Rifles. Note: Traditionally, each K.A.R. regiment had 16 x Machine Gun Porters on their regimental strengths, with 8 M.G.P.'s being allocated to each of the regiment's Machine Guns (a KAR regiment in 1920 had only two Machine Gunbs allocated per regiment. Note the respective K.A.R. regiments did not always deploy as complete units, and not always with Machine Guns. Often only a single or a few company's would be deployed on operations, sometimes with or without their machine guns, for which reason medal to Machine Gun Porters are uncommon. Provenance: Donald G. Mellen Collection (2015) Sold with copied medal roll extract pages The medal with scratches / silver test mark on rim, that does not affect the naming Condition: About GVF

Africa Service Medal (105866 E. Schmidt) Condition: GVF

Africa Service Medal (232887 D.J. Van Den Berg) A silver medal issue Condition: GVF

Africa Service Medal (M22408 K. Cupido) The prefix \'M\' indicates that the recipient Kannie Cupido was of \'Malay\' ethnicity, who would have served with the Indian and Malay Corps of the South African Defence Force The non-Caucasian services, of the Union Defence Force, were raised in 1940, and comprised of: Native Military Corps (recruited from the Black South African population); Cape Corps (drawn from South Africa\'s multi-ethnic, non-white population; and the Indian and Malay Corps (drawn from the Indian and Malay communities in South Africa). The Malay and Indian Corps was absorbed into the Cape Corps in 1942. The Corps operated as a service corps, with pioneer and transport elements, and was expanded to include motorised infantry, used for non-combatant roles such as guarding prisoners of war. The Corps was disbanded at the end of the Second World War 5 x Military Medals \'For Bravery in the Field\' were awarded to South African soldiers of Malay ethnicity during the Second World War Kannie Cupido was born in South Africa on 5 June 1899. Prior to enlisting in the South African Army, he was residing at, 235 Minaar Street, Cradock. Kannie enlisted on 8 October 1941, and was posted to the Indian and Malay Corps, and subsequently served as under: - South Africa: 08/10/41 - 04/05/43 - Middle East: 04/05/43 - 25/10/45 - South Africa: 25/10/45 - 05/02/46 Kannie was entitled to 4 x campaign medals as under: - The Africa Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Africa Service Medal Sold with summary of the recipients service details from South African Archives Condition: VF

Africa Star A Royal Mint issue Condition: GVF

Africa Star A 'Royal Mint' issue with contemporary riband Condition: GVF

Africa Star with clasp '1st Army' The clasp is an original issue Condition: GVF

Africa Star with clasp 'North Africa 1942-43' Condition: GVF

Africa Star. The riband fitted with clasp '8th Army' Medal and clasp are 'Royal Mint' issues Condition: GVF

Africa Star. The riband fitted with clasp '8th Army' Medal and clasp are 'Royal Mint' issues Condition: GVF

African Police Meritorious Service Medal. GV 1st type issue (1915-1930) An un-named and un-marked medal The medal was awarded for specific acts of distinction on any occasion, or for at least 15 years long and meritorious service In the period 1915-1930 an estimated 222 x medals were awarded, of which 36 x medals were awarded for acts of gallantry Rare - the moreso found in such excellent condition Condition: About EF

Air Crew Europe Star A 'Royal Mint' issue with contemporary riband Condition: GVF

Air Crew Europe Star. No clasp Note: As struck by the Royal Mint, the medal fitted with original silk riband and contained in grease-proof paper envelope as issued Condition: EF

Air Crew Europe Star. No clasp Note: As struck by the Royal Mint, the medal fitted with original silk riband and contained in grease-proof paper envelope as issued Condition: EF

Air Efficiency Award 1942-1999. EIIR issue An un-named and un-marked, medal as issued to Commonwealth auxiliary air force volunteers The Air Efficiency Award (AE ), was instituted in 1942. It was awarded for 10 years of long and meritorious service to officers, airmen and airwomen in the Auxiliary and Volunteer Air Forces of the United Kingdom and the Territorial Air Forces and Air Force Reserves of the Dominions, the Indian Empire, Burma, the Colonies and Protectorates The award of the decoration was discontinued in the United Kingdom on 1 April 1999 Condition: About EF

Air Efficiency Award. EIIR issue An un-named and un-marked Royal Mint 'Specimen' The medal fitted with a good long length of silk riband Condition: GVF

Air Efficiency Award. EIIR issue An un-named and un-marked Royal Mint issue Condition: EF

Air Efficiency Award. GVI first issue (Sqn.Ldr. F.H. Farthing, R.A.F.V.R.) Note: The award is confirmed as being published in Air Ministry Orders of 17 April 1947 Important: Wing Commander Herbert Hadfield Farthing, Royal Air Force Regiment - was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (Military Division). The award being published in the London Gazette of 1 January 1954 Reference London Gazette of 29 August 1947. Squadron Leader, Herbert Hadfield Farthing (59427) Royal Air Force Regiment, 'Extended Service (four years on the active list) seniority 1 March 1945 (granted Temporary Rank of Wing Commander seniority 10th November 1944 on appointment) Reference London Gazette of 18 November 1947. Squadron Leader (substantive) H.H. Farthing (59427), Royal Air Force Regiment, 'Relinquishes the Temporary Rank of Wing Commander' on 1 November 1947 Reference The London Gazette of 24 July 1953. 'Commission Relinquished' Wing Commander H.H. Farthing (59427), Royal Air Force Regiment, on appointment to a the special short service commission in the R.A.F., effective 1 August 1952 Reference The London Gazette of 28 July 1953. 'Appointment to Commission (Special Short Service), as Wing Commander (one and a half years on the active list and four years on the reserve), for Herbert Hadfield Farthing (59427) effective 1 August 1952 (with seniority 1 July 1947) Reference The London Gazette of 2 February 1954. 'Transfer to Reserve' of Wing Commander H.H. Farthing, O.B.E. (59247), Royal Air Force Regiment, retaining the rank of Group Captain Reference The London Gazette of 4 February 1958. 'Extension of Service' of Wing Commander H.H. Farthing, O.B.E. (59427), Royal Air Force Regiment, is extended by one year with effect from 1 February 1958 Reference The London Gazette of 24 April 1959. 'Commission Relinquished' of Wing Commander H.H. Farthing, O.B.E. (59427), effective 1 February 1959 Condition: EF

Air Raid Precautions (A.R.P.): Lot of white metal uniform buttons (c.1941-1948) The lot comprises 7 x full-size & and 1 x small-size buttons The buttons all with makers marks on reverse for All buttons retaining their original loop fittings as issued As worn by British A.R.P. personnel circa 1941-1945 Condition: GVF

Air Raid Precautions Services Badge. Female issue hallmarked silver, with date letter mark \'D\' for London, 1939 This an example of the scarcer \'female\' issue badge with hinged pin and clasp reverse fittings, and of the type of ARP badge worn during the Second World War, 1939-1945 - Metal: 925 hallmarked silver - Height: 39mm - Width: 26mm - Weight: 9g Reverse of badge complete with male fob fitting, and with London, England, silver hall-marks for 1939 The badge was designed by the engraver sculptor Eric Gill in 1936, and awarded in .925 hallmarked silver, in the years 1936, 1937, 1938 & 1939. From 1940, the badges were issued in white metal. The badge was issued to all volunteers (make & female) who had undergone the necessary ARP training. The qualifying categories of training included: 1.) First aid and medical services 2.) Rescue or demolition services 3.) Decontamination of material 4.) Air raid wardens 5.) Gas detection officers Originally designed as a lapel badge, from 1941, the same insignia was officially approved to be worn by male members in their \'Beret\' service caps (and by female members in their felt hats) Condition: GVF

Air Raid Precautions Services Badge. Hallmarked silver badge, with letter date for London, 1939 This ARP badge worn 1939-1945 - Metal: 925 hallmarked silver - Height: 39mm - Width: 26mm - Weight: 9g Reverse of badge complete with male fob fitting, and with London, England, silver hall-marks for 1939 The badge was designed by the engraver sculptor Eric Gill in 1936, and awarded in .925 hallmarked silver, in the years 1936, 1937, 1938 & 1939. From 1940, the badges were issued in white metal. The badge was issued to all volunteers (make & female) who had undergone the necessary ARP training. The qualifying categories of training included: 1.) First aid and medical services 2.) Rescue or demolition services 3.) Decontamination of material 4.) Air raid wardens 5.) Gas detection officers Originally designed as a lapel badge, from 1941, the same insignia was officially approved to be worn by male members in their \'Beret\' service caps (and by female members in their felt hats) Condition: GVF

Air Raid Precautions Services Badge. Male issue hallmarked silver, with date letter mark \'A\' for London, 1936 This an example of the \'Male\' issue badge with fob reverse fitting of the type of ARP badge worn in the Second World War 1939-1945 - Metal: 925 hallmarked silver - Height: 39mm - Width: 26mm - Weight: 9g Reverse of badge complete with male fob fitting, and with London, England, silver hall-marks for 1936 The badge was designed by the engraver sculptor Eric Gill in 1936, and awarded in .925 hallmarked silver, in the years 1936, 1937, 1938 & 1939. From 1940, the badges were issued in white metal. The badge was issued to all volunteers (make & female) who had undergone the necessary ARP training. The qualifying categories of training included: 1.) First aid and medical services 2.) Rescue or demolition services 3.) Decontamination of material 4.) Air raid wardens 5.) Gas detection officers Originally designed as a lapel badge, from 1941, the same insignia was officially approved to be worn by male members in their \'Beret\' service caps (and by female members in their felt hats) Condition: GVF

Air Raid Precautions Services Badge. Male issue hallmarked silver, with date letter mark \'A\' for London, 1936 This an example of the \'Male\' issue badge with fob reverse fitting of the type of ARP badge worn in the Second World War 1939-1945 - Metal: 925 hallmarked silver - Height: 39mm - Width: 26mm - Weight: 9g Reverse of badge complete with male fob fitting, and with London, England, silver hall-marks for 1936 The badge was designed by the engraver sculptor Eric Gill in 1936, and awarded in .925 hallmarked silver, in the years 1936, 1937, 1938 & 1939. From 1940, the badges were issued in white metal. The badge was issued to all volunteers (make & female) who had undergone the necessary ARP training. The qualifying categories of training included: 1.) First aid and medical services 2.) Rescue or demolition services 3.) Decontamination of material 4.) Air raid wardens 5.) Gas detection officers Originally designed as a lapel badge, from 1941, the same insignia was officially approved to be worn by male members in their \'Beret\' service caps (and by female members in their felt hats) Condition: GF

Air Raid Precautions Services Badge. Male issue hallmarked silver, with date letter mark \'C\' for London, 1938 This an example of the \'Male\' issue badge with fob reverse fitting of the type of ARP badge worn in the Second World War 1939-1945 - Metal: 925 hallmarked silver - Height: 39mm - Width: 26mm - Weight: 9g Reverse of badge complete with male fob fitting, and with London, England, silver hall-marks for 1936 The badge was designed by the engraver sculptor Eric Gill in 1936, and awarded in .925 hallmarked silver, in the years 1936, 1937, 1938 & 1939. From 1940, the badges were issued in white metal. The badge was issued to all volunteers (make & female) who had undergone the necessary ARP training. The qualifying categories of training included: 1.) First aid and medical services 2.) Rescue or demolition services 3.) Decontamination of material 4.) Air raid wardens 5.) Gas detection officers Originally designed as a lapel badge, from 1941, the same insignia was officially approved to be worn by male members in their \'Beret\' service caps (and by female members in their felt hats) Condition: GVF

Air Raid Precautions Services Badge. Male issue hallmarked silver, with date letter mark \'C\' for London, 1938 This an example of the \'Male\' issue badge with fob reverse fitting of the type of ARP badge worn in the Second World War 1939-1945 - Metal: 925 hallmarked silver - Height: 39mm - Width: 26mm - Weight: 9g Reverse of badge complete with male fob fitting, and with London, England, silver hall-marks for 1936 The badge was designed by the engraver sculptor Eric Gill in 1936, and awarded in .925 hallmarked silver, in the years 1936, 1937, 1938 & 1939. From 1940, the badges were issued in white metal. The badge was issued to all volunteers (make & female) who had undergone the necessary ARP training. The qualifying categories of training included: 1.) First aid and medical services 2.) Rescue or demolition services 3.) Decontamination of material 4.) Air raid wardens 5.) Gas detection officers Originally designed as a lapel badge, from 1941, the same insignia was officially approved to be worn by male members in their \'Beret\' service caps (and by female members in their felt hats) Condition: GVF

Air Raid Precautions Services Badge. Male issue hallmarked silver, with date letter mark \'C\' for London, 1938 This an example of the \'Male\' issue badge with fob reverse fitting of the type of ARP badge worn in the Second World War 1939-1945 - Metal: 925 hallmarked silver - Height: 39mm - Width: 26mm - Weight: 9g Reverse of badge complete with male fob fitting, and with London, England, silver hall-marks for 1936 The badge was designed by the engraver sculptor Eric Gill in 1936, and awarded in .925 hallmarked silver, in the years 1936, 1937, 1938 & 1939. From 1940, the badges were issued in white metal. The badge was issued to all volunteers (make & female) who had undergone the necessary ARP training. The qualifying categories of training included: 1.) First aid and medical services 2.) Rescue or demolition services 3.) Decontamination of material 4.) Air raid wardens 5.) Gas detection officers Originally designed as a lapel badge, from 1941, the same insignia was officially approved to be worn by male members in their \'Beret\' service caps (and by female members in their felt hats) Condition: GVF

Alexander Davison’s Medal for The Nile 1798. Copper Gilt issue for \'Petty Officers\'. Contained within a gilded copper frame with glazed \'lunettes\' The medal fitted with a loop fitting for wear. The copper gilt frame with a hinge fitting facilitating the opening of the frame Contained within a fitted - and very contemporary - plush silk lined (a/f) leatherette hinged case, with latch fittings Alexander Davison\'s Medal for The Nile was awarded in four different metals; Gold for Admirals and Captains of ships; Silver for Commissioned Officers; Copper Gilt for Petty Officers & Copper for Ratings & Marines A medal that was evidently much prized and worn by one of Nelson\'s \'Battle of the Nile\' veterans A most desirable customised example retaining its bright gilding Condition: VF

Algeria: Algerian People\'s National Armed Forces Long Service Medal. Bronze grade The bronze medal is awarded to military and qualifying civilian personnel for 15 years long service in the Algerian Armed Forces (Armée Nationale Populaire) The medal with makers mark on reverse The medal was Instituted in 1986, and awarded in three grades, bronze (15 years), silver (25 years) and gold (30 years) Condition: EF

Algeria: Algerian People\'s National Armed Forces Long Service Medal. Gold grade The Gold (gilt) grade medal is awarded to military and qualifying civilian personnel for 30 years long service in the Algerian Armed Forces (Armée Nationale Populaire) The medal with makers mark on reverse The medal was Instituted in 1986, and awarded in three grades, bronze (15 years), silver (25 years) and gold (30 years) Condition: EF

Algeria: Algerian People\'s National Armed Forces Long Service Medal. Silver grade The silver (white metal) medal is awarded to military and qualifying civilian personnel for 25 years long service in the Algerian Armed Forces (Armée Nationale Populaire) The medal with makers mark on reverse The medal was Instituted in 1986, and awarded in three grades, bronze (15 years), silver (25 years) and gold (30 years) Condition: EF

Algeria: Medal for the War of National Liberation (1954-1962) The medal with makers mark on reverse Awarded to Algerian nationals who had served in the War of National Liberation against the former French colonial regime between 1954-1962 It has been estimated that between 140000-150000 Algerians died fighting for their independence during the long running War of Liberation The medal (Medaille de L'Armee de Liberation Nationale) was Instituted in 1984, and awarded retrospectively Condition: EF

Algeria: Medal for the Wounded and Seriously Injured during the War of National Liberation (1954-1962) The medal with makers mark on reverse Awarded to Algerian nationals who were wounded in action, or seriously injured and invalided due to service during the War of National Liberation against the former French colonial regime between 1954-1962 It has been estimated that between 140000-150000 Algerians died fighting for their independence during the long running War of Liberation The medal (Medaille de Grand Blesse, Mutile de Guerre) was instituted in 1984, and awarded retrospectively Condition: EF

Algeria: Medal of Honour for Friends of the Algerian Revolution A set, sold together with loose silk riband bar & a riband lapel stick pin. The medal and riband bar with reverse riband fittings (a/f) and all contained within official plush hinged case of issue The Medal of Honour of the the Friends of the Algerian Revolution was instituted by the decree aw 87-13 dated of 30 June 1987 The decoration is awarded to foreign allies personnel and can be awarded retrospectively for award to foreigners who supported the Algerian nationalists during the War of Liberation Condition: EF

Algeria: Medal of Military Merit The Medal of Military Merit (Medaille du Merit Militaire) Honour is awarded to recommended military personnel who have served a minimum of 20 years service, and who have performed specific or continuous acts of meritorious service while serving with the Algerian Armed Forces (Armée Nationale Populaire) The medal was Instituted in 1981 Condition: EF

Algeria: National Order of Merit. Athir grade (Knight / Chevalier breast badge) The Order of Merit (Ordre du Merite National) - the highest national honour in Algeria - is awarded in various grades for acts of eminent civil, military or public service to the nation, and or retrospectively for exceptional service in the cause of the revolution The order can be awarded to Algerian nationals, those of Algerian descent in the Algerian Diaspora, and to Heads of State of Foreign Nations, and distinguished foreign allies and or diplomats In 2006, the French footballer 'Zine-Eddiene Zidane' was created an 'Athid' of the Order of Merit The order was created in 1984, and includes some awards made retrospectively to Algerians recognised for acts of service to the nation during the War of National Revolution & Liberation against the former French colonial regime Condition: EF

Algeria: Resistance Medal (1954-1962) The medal with makers mark on reverse Awarded to Algerian nationals who served in the 'Resistance Forces' - specifically those that served with the Front for National Liberation (FRONTILAT, or more popularly known as FNL) during the War of National Liberation against the former French colonial regime between 1954-1962 It has been estimated that between 140000-150000 Algerians died fighting for their independence during the long running War of Liberation The medal (Medaille de Resistant) was Instituted in 1984, and awarded retrospectively Condition: EF

Algeria: Wound Medal. Gilt and enamel A set, sold together with loose silk riband bar & a riband lapel stick pin. The medal and riband bar with reverse riband fittings, and all contained within official plush hinged case of issue The medal with makers mark on reverse The Wound Medal (Medaille de Blesse) is awarded any personnel of the Algerian Armed Forces (Armée Nationale Populaire) who are wounded or disabled by enemy action, including casualties incurred during counter-insurgency and anti-terrorist operations The medal was Instituted in 1990 Condition: EF

Allied Armies Entrance to Naples 1st October 1943 A brass commemorative medal issued and available in theatre to personnel and later veterans of the US 5th Army, and British 10th Corps Condition: VF

American Defense Medal 1941-45 A good early strike with wrap brooch Condition: GVF

An Australian Army ?Small Ships? campaign medal group of 4 for service in New Guinea and Netherlands East Indies: Sergeant Robert Emmett Meagher, 11th & 14th Australian Small Ships Company, Australian Imperial Force - The 1939-45 Star (NX132199 R.E. Meagher) - The Pacific Star (NX132199 R.E. Meagher) - War Medal (NX132199 R.E. Meagher) - Australia Service Medal (NX132199 R.E. Meagher) Robert Emmett Meagher ? by employment a ?Trawler Man? - was born at Koirumburra, Victoria, Australia, on 28 July 1902. He enlisted for the Australian Army at Greta, New South Wales on 28 July 1942, prior to which he had been resident at Eden, New South Wales. His extant service papers are held by the National Archives of Australia, the first page in the dossier (A.A. Form A.200) is headed ?Australian Military Forces. Attestation Paper. For Special Forces? for service in Australia or abroad??. Sergeant Meagher?s deployed on overseas active service to New Guinea, including Merauke (Netherlands East Indies) where he served with sub-units of the 2nd Australian Water Transport Group, including 14th Small Ships Company. Sergeant Meagher survived the Second World War and took his final discharge on 6 December 1945 Condition: About EF

An '1914' casualty's campaign medal group of 3: Private Thomas Laws, 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers - 1914 Star. No clasp (8975 Pte. T. Laws. 1/R.Sc:Fus.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (8975 Pte. T. Laws. R. S. Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (8975 Pte. T. Laws. R. S. Fus.) Important: Private Thomas Laws 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers is confirmed as having bene 'Wounded-in-Action' near Oubres on 21 October 1914, when he received a 'Gunshot and Shrapnel Wound' (GSW) to his right hand Reference the recipients respective medal index card, it is confirmed that Thomas Laws first entered theatre of war France, on 14 August 1914. He was returned to the United Kingdom on 26 October 1914, and remained in the United Kingdom for the remainder of his service in the Great War, subsequently being transferred to the Scottish Rifles in which regiment he held the number No 45393 Note: Recipients service papers are extant and available from The National Archives Condition: GVF

An 'An Old Contemptibles' Great War and Long Service medal group of 4: Private John. McKay, 2nd Battalion, Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - 1914 Star. with contemporary dated clasp (970 Pte. J. McKay. 2/R. Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (970. Pte. J. McKay. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (970. Pte. J. McKay. R. Highrs.) - Imperial Service Medal. GVI issue. 2nd Type (John McKay) Important: Private John McKay is confirmed as being 'Wounded-in-Action' on, or before 3rd December 1914, while serving with the British Expeditionary Force in France & Flanders Note: All four (4 x) medals confirmed as the recipients full medal entitlement (he never claimed or was issued a dated clasp - albeit he was entitled to one), per the respective campaign medal rolls and London Gazette as under; - 1914 Star & contemporary dated clasp: Ref WO 329/2460 - BWM & Victory medals: Ref WO 329/1351 - Imperial Service Medal: London Gazette issue of 25 May 1951 John McKay, son of Hugh and Annie McKay, was a native of Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1886-1889 (the only John McKay born in Newton Stewart appears in the 1891 & 1901 Census returns, living at St. Ninians Cottage, Penninghame, Wigotownshire. His father was a 'Skinner', and young John, was described as an 'Skinner's Apprentice' in 1901). On 23 August 1907, he enlisted in the British Army, and service with 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders (the Silver War Badge roll refers). The 1911 National Census for England and Wales, confirms that John was serving in India in 1911, the return recording that at the time he 'claimed' to be 22 years of age. The 2/Royal Highlanders, served in British India 1902-1914, during which time the battalion had the honour of providing the 'Guard of Honour' at the 'Greatest Imperial Assemblage' of all time - the Delhi Durbar of 1911 (John was not however awarded one of the Durbar medals allocated to the Black Watch). While at Delhi, the 2nd Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), received new regimental colours from the hands of King Emperor, George V In August 1914, John was serving at Bareilly Cantonment, India, where his battalion was a constituent unit of the mixed 'Bareilly Brigade', Meerut Division of the Army in India. Meerut Division embarked for France on 21 September 1914, with the 2nd Royal Highlanders disembarking at Marseilles, France, on 12 October 1914. Private John Mckay, became an early casualty of the Great War, when he was 'Wounded-in-Action', sometime on, or before the 3rd December 1914, while serving with the British Expeditionary Force, his name and service details being published in the Sheffield Daily Telegraph, issue of 23 January 1915 (the same announcement being similarly published in other newspapers of the time). John McKay took his final discharge from the British Army on 25 September 1915, and was issued a 'Silver War Badge (No 583 ) for the debilitating effect of the wounds he received in 1914, while on active service, per the provisions of Para 392 (xvi) King's Regulation, the SWB being issued to the recipient on 2 October 1916 In civilian life, John was employed by the Post Office, and at retirement from the Post Office in 1951, he received the Imperial Service Medal, for his services as a Postman, in Perth, Scotland Sold together with hard-copy of recipients Medal Index Card, and London Gazette entry page confirming award of the Imperial Service Medal The three Great War medals suspended from original silk ribands, and mounted as-worn in the swing style. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings. The Imperial Service Medal, loose, as issued, suspended from the original mounting bar, this latter retaining the hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

An 'Askari's' Great War medal pair: Lace Corporal Lawe Sibu 1st Battalion 2nd King's African Rifles - British War Medal. Silver issue (3576 L/Cpl Lawe Sibu 2 KAR) - Interallied Victory Medal (3576 L/Cpl Lawe Sibu 2 KAR) Note: Naming is regimentally impressed, and typical for medals issued to to 1/2 KAR Important: Both medals verified as entitled and issued per the respective medal roll of the 1st battalion 2nd King's African Rifles (reference WO 329/2362) compiled and signed at Zomba, Nyasaland, on 1 March 1921, wherein under remarks it shows that the medals were subsequently recorded as being sent to the District Commissioner's Office, Dedza District, Nyasaland, on 3 May 1924, for distribution to the recipient Note: The recipient, was an indiginous African soldier holding the rank of Lance Corporal while serving with 1st Battalion 2nd King's African Rifles Regiment The 2nd King's African Rifles was re-raised at Nairobi, British East Africa, in 1916. The unit was centred and recruited in Nyasaland, and subsequently served variously in German East Africa 1916-1918 Condition: VF

An 'August 1914' Old Contemptibles campaign group of 3: Private John Wilson, Coldstream Guards - 1914 Star. No clasp (11446 Pte. J. Wilson. C.Gds:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (10446 Pte. J. Wilson. C. Gds.) - Interallied Victory Medal (10446 Pte. J. Wilson. C. Gds.) Note: The number on the 1914 Star was a clerical error, and is 'as-issued' with no correction. Both numbers (and notation of correct number) are all included on the recipients respective Medal Index Card Private John Wilson of the Coldstream Guards is confirmed as having entered theatre of war 'France & Flanders' on 21 August 1914 Medal each fitted with contemporary silk watered weave ribands A hard-copy of the respective Medal Index Card will be included in the sale Condition: GVF

An 'Englishman to Kiwi' Korean War campaign medal pair: Gunner Brian Arthur Usher, 16th Field Regiment, Royal New Zealand Artillery - Korea Medal 1950-53 (211070 Gnr B. A. Usher) - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' (211070 Gnr B. A. Usher) Note: Both medals with officially impressed naming as issued Brian Arthur Usher was a native of West Croydon, Surrey, England, where he was born on 23 March 1931. Brian migrated to New Zealand and after service during the Korean War subsequently became a naturalized citizen on 25 October 1955 (Register of Persons Granted New Zealand Citizenship 1949-1968) In terms of forces deployed, the New Zealand contribution to the Korean War comprised of the 16 Field Regiment Royal New Zealand Arillery (three x batteries, each of eight 25-pounder guns, formed as two four-gun troops), and a naval force of 3 x frigates. The New Zealand Army Contingent, named 'Kayforce' numbered 1044 'All-Ranks' including 16th Field Regiment, HQ Staff and supporting arms For their collective distinguished services at the Battle of Kapyong in support of Australian forces, 16 Field Regiment, was awarded the South Korean Presidential Citiation, on 1 November 1951, the official recommendation of which reads; Quote, This Unit joined the United Nations Forces in Korea at the beginning of the year and has given outstanding support, firstly to the 27th British Commonwealth Brigade, later to the 28th British Commonwealth Brigade, and since the formation of 1st British Commonwealth Division as part of that Division. Its performance in the April enemy offensive merits the highest praise. Two Batteries were initially forward in support of 6 Republic of Korea Division and these were skilfully withdrawn to join the balance of the Regiment in a new position which 27th British Commonwealth Brigade had been ordered to hold at all costs. Throughout the battle during the nights of 23rd and 24th April and all day of 24 April it operated its guns ceaselessly and efficiently and played an important part in the holding of the position. Unquote. Condition: About EF

An 'Extraordinary' attributed Hong Kong Prisoner of War group: Lieutenant G.W. Grey, Field Company Engineers Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps, late Royal Army Service Corps, Royal Welsh Fusiliers and Imperial Light Horse - Queens South Africa Medal 'Orange Free State' 'Transvaal' South Africa 1902' - 1914-15 Star - British War Medal - Allied Victory Medal - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Note: The group comprising old contemporary 'quality' strikes, the QSA, BWM, Defence and War Medals all being silver, and suspended from silk ribands mounted on a pin-back brooch bar presumably 'as worn; by the recipeint George Willis Grey is confirmed as having served in all of the major wars that Britian participated in between 1900-1949, including the extraordinary achievement of being a 'Boer War' veteran who was captured in Hong Kong on 25/12/1941, and thereafter spent several years incarcerated as a captive of the Imperial Japanese Army The recipient served in the South African War with the Imperial Light Horse (3107 Trooper). During the Great War he obtained a commission and first entered theatre of war 'France' on 1 December 1915, as a Lieutenant serving with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers - subsequently transferring to the Army Service Corps (his MIC actually shows last regiment served as R.A.S.C. - indicative of service in or after 1920). At some stage in the inter-war years, George Grey relocated to Hong Kong where he took up an appointment with the Colonial Hong Kong Government, subsequently at some time joining the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps, or HKVDC, with which force he was a Lieutenant in the Field Company Engineers, at the onset of the Pacific War in December 1941. Basis his age, and the generally poor conditions under which the prisoners of the Imperial Japanese Army lived during their incaceration, Lieutenant Grey can be considered to have been fortunaye to have survived the ordeal The group is sold with; 1. Copy of MIC 2. Extract from OMRS Journal apertaining to replacement medals to Hong Kong Government Officers, Police and Volunteers in which Lt Grey is listed 3. A jpeg (see illustration) showing both the miniatures and companion full size group of medals (note that the latter full-size medals are NOT here included in this sale) Condition: GVF

An 'Important' Scottish volunteer officers Great War & 'Battle for Hong Kong', Mentioned-in Despatches, group of 8: Captain Robert Keith Valentine, Hong Kong Defence Force, late Middlesex Regiment and Labour Corps, a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese - 1914-15 Star (1217 L. Cpl. R. K. Valentine, Midd?x. R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2 Lieut. R. K. Valentine.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2 Lieut. R. K. Valentine.) - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. This with Mention-in-Despatches oakleaf emblem on riband - Efficiency Decoration. GVI 2nd issue with integral top 'Hong Kong' brooch bar Note: The hinged pin removed from the reverse of the 'Hong Kong' bar to facilitiate court-mounting. Sold together with recipients original MID Certificate - this mounted on card Imperial War Museum Collections: See the visual audio recordings held by the Imperial War Museum of Hong Kong Chinese soldier Private David Lam Chinese, who served with 4 Coy, Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Force during Battle of Hong Kong, 12/1941; POW in Hong Kong, 1941-1942, who mentions his experience of serving as the 'Batman' to Captain R. 'Keith' Valentine, while POW's at Argyle Street Camp, Kowloon, Hong Kong Important: Great War medals confirmed per recipients Medal Index Card. The Efficiency Decoration was published in the Hong Kong Government Gazette of 10 September 1948. The Mention-in-Despatches was in recognition of Captain Valentine's sustained gallantry in developing and coordinating an 'Intelligence' network within and between his Hong Kong POW Camp and the British Intelligence Organisation in China, as under; Quote, Capt K. VALENTINE H.K.V.D.C. Lieut. David Lamb PROPHET H.K.V.D.C. Capt, VALENTINE and Lieut. PROPHET were taken prisoner at the capitulation of HONG KONG on 25 December 1941 and subsequently imprisoned in SHAM SHUI PO camp In September 1942, members of the KAI TAK working parties were handed messages by outside contacts which they in turn handed to these two officers. In this way they were largely responsible for the beginnings of the secret activities, contacting a British Intelligence organisation in the interior of CHINA. When this scheme was later taken over by other officers in the camp, Capt VALENTINE and Lieut. PROPHET still helped in the background and prepared and despatched many messages. The organisation proved itself invauable to the welfare of the camp. Both officers have been commended by those who worked with them. They were liberated from SHAM SHUI PO in August 1945 when the allies re-occupied HONG KONG. Unquote. Robert Keith Valentine was born on 24 July 1897 the son of James Valentine of Aberdeen and Shanghai. He entered the Great War as a Lance-Corporal in the Middlesex Regiment. He was then granted a commission as a Temporary 2nd Lieutenant in the Labour Corps on 24 September 1918. Promoted to Lieutenant in August 1919, he relinquished his commission on completion of service on 24 October 1919, retaining the rank of Lieutenant. After the war he moved to Hong Kong, and on 1 October 1920 he enlisted as a Private in the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps, serving until May 1923. He served again from 20 April 1926 to 22 May 1928 when he was then a Sergeant. He was appointed a 2nd Lieutenant in the Corps on 23 May 1928, serving in the Armoured Car Company. Valentine was promoted to Lieutenant on 21 April 1929, and on 2 April 1930 he transferred to the Reserve of Officers. On the outbreak of war, he was appointed a Captain on 23 April 1940. He fought in the battle of Hong Kong and became a prisoner-of-war. For his services he was mentioned in despatches (London Gazette 29 August 1946). For his long service he was awarded the Efficiency Decoration (Hong Kong), this published in the Hong Kong Government Gazette of 10 September 1948. In May 1949 he relinquished his commission and retained the honorary rank of Captain. In civilian life, Valentine was a Director of Dodwell & Co. Ltd. and of Dodwell Motors Ltd. In 1955 he became a Member of the Livery of the City of London Turners? Company. At this time he was living in Westerham, Kent; he later lived at Ferndown, Dorset. Sold with original M.I.D. certificate and quantity of copied research The medals professionally court-mounted by Spink of London. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long stout brass hinged pin and fittings Research: Medals are accompanied by a large quantity of various original and copied research which is far too numerous to list. As a consequence the postage quote reflects the cost of forwarding this large archive Provenance: Ex J.M.A. Tamplin Collection, DNW, 24 June 2009 Condition: GVF

An 'India' service Great War casualty campaign and long service medal group of 4: Quartermaster Sergeant Instructor John Douglas Martin, Royal Engineers attached 2nd Queen Victoria's Own Sappers and Miners, Indian Army - QSA. Silver 5 clasps 'Pa' 'Dr' 'Jo' 'Bel' 'CC' (1489 Lce Corpl J.D. Martin Ryl: Engrs.) - King's South Africa. With 2 x dated clasps (1489 Lce Corpl J.D. Martin Ryl: Engrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1489 W.O.Cl.2 J.D. Martin. R.E.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1489 Q.M.Sjt.Instr: J.D. Martin. R.E.) Important: Quarter Master Sergeant Instructor John Douglas Martin, is recorded by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission as havind died in India on 10 September 1916, while on attachment to 2nd Queen Victoria's Own Sappers and Miners of the Indian Army. His body being interred and commemorated at the 'Hosur Road' Cemetery, Bangalore, India All campaign medals and clasps confirmed as entitled per below sources; - QSA Medal (Ref WO 100/159) - KSA Medal (Ref WO 100/315) - British War Medal (Recipients Medal Index Card) John Douglas Martin was a native of Glasgow, Scotland, where he had been born circa 1879. He was the son of Thomas and Ellen Buchanan Martin, of 4, Hathaway Street, Maryhill, Glasgow, Scotland. Prior to joining the British Army sometime before the South African War, John had been employed as an 'Office Boy' as shown in the 1891 National Census records for Scotland, at which time he was residing with his parents at 70 Grove Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, together with his two other siblings, an elder sister Maggie (14) and a younger brother William (10) Condition: Mostly EF

An 'Inter-Wars' campaign and long service pair: Sergeant G.A. Wilks, Military Provost Staff Corps late 1st Battalion Royal Northumberland Fusiliers - GSM 1918. GVI first issue 'Palestine' (4336866 Sjt. G.A. Wilks. R.North'd.Fus.) - Military LS&GC Medal. GVI type II 'Regular Army' bar (4336866 Sjt. G.A. Wilks. M.P.S.C.) Note: Rank officially corrected on GSM - a not uncommon occurrence for this particular medal issue GSM 1918 medal and clasp confirmed on respective medal roll (ref WO 100/504) signed by the Officer Commanding, 1st Battalion Royal Northumberland Fusiliers 'In The Field', dated 1 February1940 Both medals fitted with long lengths of orginal silk ribbons as issued The medals sold together with copies of the medal roll entry pages which will be sent to the buyer by email attachment Condition: GVF

An 'Inter-Wars' double campaign medal pair: Private H. Rice, 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry - IGS Medal 1908. GV second issue 'NWF 1935' (3310726 Pte. H. Rice. H.L.I.) - GSM 1918. GVI 'Palestine' (3310726 Pte. H. Rice. H.L.I.) Note: Last 3 digits of number on GSM 1918 have been officially corrected Both medals and all clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry. Reference WO 100/497 for the IGS medal, the roll compiled and signed at Peshawar, India, on 1 November 1936, and reference WO 100/503 for the GSM, this latter roll compiled and dated at Egypt in February 1940, with note that Private Rice had returned to the UK by the time the medal roll had been compiled Condition: About GVF

An 'Inter-Wars' Iraq campaign and long service pair: Sergeant John Leckenby, Royal Army Service Corps - GSM 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Iraq' (S-8091 A-Cpl J. Leckenby. R.A.S.C.) - Military LS&GC Medal. GV Type II 'Regular Army' bar (S-8091 Sjt. J. Leckenby. R.A.S.C.) The General Service Medal and clasp confirmed on the respective medal roll. Important: A search of the on-line data resources shows that the recipient John Leckenby had no prior military service before 1919, and did not earn any Great War medals. His unique Army Number is in the bloc allocated to the Royal Army Service Corps in 1920 The medals mounted in the court style for display purposes Condition: VF

An 'Iraq' campaign group of 3: Chef First Class K T Price, Royal Navy - GSM 1962. With clasp 'Air Operations Iraq' (CH 1 K T Price D238361D RN) - Iraq Medal. With clasp '19 Mar to 28 Apr 2003' (CH 1 K T Price D238361D RN) - The Queens Golden Jubilee Medal 1952-2002 Important: Sold together with official named box of issue for the Golden Jubilee Medal, and a pin-back ribbon bar this latter having a rosette on the riband of the Iraq Medal The group mounted in the swing-style and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

An 'Irish' campaign & long service pair: Sergeant Michael Hogan, 87th Foot - Indian Mutiny Medal. No clasp (3368 Michl. Hogan, 87th Regt.) - Military LS&GC Medal. Victorian issue (3368, Serjt M. Hogan, 87th Foot.) Note: The official impressed naming includes the recipients regimental number - which of course is correct for ALL medals of this issue when awarded to 'Other Ranks' the 87th Regiment (in 1881 the 87th became the 1st Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers) Michael Hogan was a native of Naas, County Kildare, Ireland, He was aged 18 years, and described himself a 'Labourer' when he enlisted for service with the British Army and the 87th Regiment on 2 February 1851. In his subsequent career of more than 21 years with the Colours - all of it spent with the 87th Regiment - he was mostly deployed overseas as under; - East Indies: 6 years and 6 months - China: 1 year - Gibraltar: 1 year 8 months - Malta: 4 years and 4 months - Halifax, Nova Scotia: 1 year 9 months He was never reduced in rank during his 21 years service. Promoted Corporal on 23 December 1859, and then to Sergeant on 13 October 1860 - he retained his sergeants stripes through to his final discharge on 14 April 1874 At time of his conduct was described as being 'Very Good', and his papers state he was was in possession of the Indian Mutiny Medal. He had never bene tried by Court Martial, and had only once appeared in the 'Regimental Defaulterers Book' Sold together with a soft-copy of the recipients service papers confirming all of the above details, and which will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: Minor contact marks only otherwise VF

An 'Old Contempibles' 1914 campaign medal group of 3: Private Ernest W Gulland, 1st Battalion Cameron Highlanders - 1914 Star. With dated clasp stitched to riabnd (9373 Pte. E. Gulland, Cam?n: Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (9373 Pte. E. W. Culland, Cam?n. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (9373 Pte. E. W. Culland, Cam?n. Highrs.) Ernest W. Gulland, was a native of Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, where he was born circa 1896 (the 1901 Census for Scotland refers). In 1901, he was 5 years old and living with his Grandparents and their family at 5 Drum Terrace, Leith South. Ernest is confirmed from his Medal Index Card as having first entered theatre of war on 14 August 1914. His Medal Index Card(s) however are not notated as showing that he was subsequently issued clasp and rosettes, albeit he was certainly serving with the B.E.F. in theatre during the qualifying period for the clasp Condition: GVF

An 'Old Contempibles' campaign and long service medal group of 4: Sergeant Robert H. Wallis Royal Army Ordnance Corps late Army Ordnance Corps - 1914 Star. No clasp (S-5138 L.Cpl. R.H. Wallis. A.O.C.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-5138 A.S.Sjt. R.H. Wallis. A.O.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-5138 A.S.Sjt. R.H. Wallis. A.O.C.) - Military LS&GC Medal. GV first issue (7574196 Sjt. R.H. Wallis. R.A.O.C.) Important: The campaign medals all confirmed as entitled per the recipients Medal Index Card, which shows that Robert H. Willis first entered theatre of war 'France' on 11 August 1914 The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The silk riband suspended from a medal mounting brooch bar that retains its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

An 'Old Contemptible's' 1914 Star and clasp campaign trio: Sergeant William Groom, 3rd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment - 1914 Star. Rosette & clasp '5th Aug. -22nd Nov. 1914' (7804 Pte W. Groom. 3/Worc.R:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (7804 Sjt. W. Groom. Worc. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (7804 Sjt. W. Groom. Worc. R.) Important: Reference the recipients respective medal index card, it is confirmed that William Groom of the 3rd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment first entered theatre of war France, on 12 August 1914. The highest rank he attained while on active service was that of Segeant. The MIC also confirms the recipients entitlement to clasp and rosette which were issued to him on 12 January 1922 The group is mounted in the swing-style and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The silk watered ribands suspended from a contemporary white metal mounting bar, this latter retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

An 'Old Contemptibles' 1914 campaign group of 3: Private John Mowatt, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914 Star. No clasp (10097 Pte. J. Mowatt. 1/Gord: Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (10097 Pte. J. Mowatt. Gord.Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (10097 Pte. J. Mowatt. Gord.Highrs.) Note: The medals all fitted with contemporary silk weave ribands The recipient is confirmed as having first entered theatre of war 'France' on 13 August 1914 Sold topgether with a soft-copy of the recipients respective Medal Index Card which will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: VF

An 'Old Contemptibles' 1914 Star and clasp war medal group of 3: Corporal William Cornelius Gray, 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers - 1914 Star. No clasp (9230 Cpl. W. Gray 1/R. Sc: Fus.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (9230 Cpl. W. C. Gray. R.S.Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (9230 Cpl. W. C. Gray. R.S.Fus.) Note: The medal rolls (held and accessible at The National Archives) confirm that the recipient was entitled to the 3 x Great War medals per the respective medal rolls as under; - 1914 Star: Ref WO 329/2442 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/990 In addition to the 3 x medals, William C. Gray, was also awarded a Silver War Badge, due to sickness contracted on active service, per below source. - Silver War Badge: Ref WO 329/3035 (awarded badge No B344545) Note: While the SWB was sent to the recipient, he may never have received it, or subsequently lost it, as his Medal index Card records the SWB being found and returned by the Police, and not subsequently re-issued! William Cornelius Gray, son of William Henry Gray, was a native of the Parish of St. Giles, Peckham, London, England, where he was born circa 1885. William, who had 4 x sisters, was the only son of William Henry Gray, and is recorded in the 1891, and 1901 National Census of England of Wales as living in London, with his father and sisters. Service papers for William C. Gray are not extant, but it is recorded that William C. Gray enlisted in the British Army, on 25 October 1906 for service with the Royal Scots Fusiliers. He is recorded in the 1911 National Census for England and Wales on the 'Overseas' Military listings, as serving in South Africa with 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers in 1911. Promoted to Corporal sometime between 1911-1914, Corporal Gray first entered theatre of war 'France' on 14 August 1914 - the day that 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers landed at Le Havre (1/R.S.F. was a unit of 9th Infantry Brigade, and served with 3rd Division through to 16 February 1915, and served thereafter attached to 28th Division between 17 February to 2 April 1915). Corporal Gray is confirmed as both entitled, and having received, the dated clasp for the 1914 Star (the clasp and roses being sent to him on 31 March 1920), in respect of his services 'under fire' in the opening months of the Great War. William Gray took his final discharge from the British Army on 3 May 1915, due to 'Sickness' contracted on active service with the British Expeditionary Force (SWB Roll refers) Sold together with accompanying hard copy of recipients Medal Index Card and respective entry page from the Silver War Badge roll Condition: GF

An 'Old Contemptibles' 1914 Star group of 3: Sapper William Spender, Royal Engineers - 1914 Star. No clasp (3452 Spr: W. Spender. R.E.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (3452 Spr: W. Spender. R.E.) - Interallied Victory Medal (3452 Spr: W. Spender. R.E.) Important: Sold together with the recipients 'Princess Mary's Christmans 1914 Gift' brass tin Important: Per the recipients Medal Index Card, William Spender is confirmed as having first entered theatre of war 'France' on 17 August 1914, and having qualified for all three medals above described A copy of the recipients MIC will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: Medals GVF

An 'Old Contemptibles' Delhi Durbar and 1914-15 Star group of 4: Private George C. Brown, 1st Battalion Highland Light Infantry - 1914-15 Star (10449 Pte G. C. Brown, High: L.I.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (10449 Pte G. C. Brown, High L.I.) - Interallied Victory Medal (10449 Pte G. C. Brown, High L.I.) - 1911 Delhi Durbar Medal (10449 Pte Brown, H.L.I.) Note: The award of the Delhi Durbar Medal is confirmed in the published Delhi Durbar Medal Roll to the British Army by Peter Duckers The recipient who is confirmed as first entering a theatre of war on 30 November 1914 (MIC refers) - and hence missing the cut-off date for the 1914 Star by 8 days - he is reported as subsequently being recorded as a Prisoner of War in the Highland Light Infantry Chronicle A soft-copy of the MIC will be forwarded to the buyer by email Condition: Durbar Medal VF others GVF

An 'Old Contemptibles' Gallantry and campaign group of 6: Fireman W.G. Gillan, National Fire Service late Sergeant 14th Battalion Royal Fusiliers and 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry - Military Medal (10884 Pte. W.G. Gillan. 2/H'Ld:L.I.) - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (10884 Pte. W. Gillan. 2/High:L.I.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (10884 Pte. W. Gillan. H.L.I.) - Interallied Victory Medal (10884 Pte. W. Gillan. H.L.I.) - Defence Medal (W.Gillan. Frm. 22276. N.F.S.) - War Medal (6464282 Sgt W.G. Gillan 14th R.F.) Note: The clasp on the 1914 Star is an old tailors replacement. The Defence and War Medals being privately named in different contemporary styles Important: The award of the Military Medal was published in the London Gazette of 14 September 1916, and is an award for services in France and Flanders The recipient was a pre-war regualr, and his name and details are recorded in two pre-war editions of the regimental journal, 'The H.L.I. Chronicle'. Firstly in January 1908 he is shown as a recruit 'Boy' soldier enlisted at regimental depot and joined regiment direct at Fort George. Secondly, the chronicle of January 1909 shows that he had gained a 'Second Class School Certificate' while with the 1st Battalion in India Condition: The earlier medals cleaned GF with soiled ribbons the group thus GF-VF

An 'Old Contemptibles' South African and Great War campaign medal group of 5: Private J. Cowan, 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - QSA Medal. 'Modder River' 'Pa' 'Drie' 'Tra' (6424 Pte. J. Cowan, A. & S. Highrs:) - KSA Medal. With 2 x dated S.Africa clasps (6424 Pte. J. Cowan, A. And S. Highrs:) - 1914 Star. With dated clasp on riband (6424 Pte. J. Cowan. 2/A. & S. Highrs:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (6424 Pte. J. Cowan. A. & S. Highrs.) - InterallIed Victory Medal (6424 Pte. J. Cowan. A. & S. Highrs.) Note: One rivet on lower QSA clasp sprung/missing Important: Shown in service papers as 'Wounded', 5 October 1914 John Cowan was a native of Strathblane, Stirlingshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1879. By trade a 'Labourer' he was 18 years and 4 months of age when he enlisted at Glasgow, Scotland, on 20 January 1898, for service with the British Army, and his local regiment the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. He served with the Argyll's - the descendent unit of the 'Thin Red Line' - throughout his subsequent 21 years and 150 days service with 'The Colours'. His overseas service included; - South Africa: 27 Oct 1899 to 1 May 1902 (2 years 187 days) - India: 2 May 1902 to 28 December 1906 (4 years 241 days) - South Africa: 29 December 1906 to 26 January 1910 (3 years 29 days) - B.E.F. 10 August 1914 to 20 May 1919 (4 years 284 days) Service papers confirming all above, including South African medals and clasps, plus the 1914 Star are extant and available from The National Archives The medals mounted as-worn in the swing-style. Usual fraying to the KSA riband. The silk ribands suspended from a contemporary mounting brooch bar, this latter retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: South Africa medals GF, the Great War Medals VF

An 'Old Contemptibles' South African War and Great War 'Casualty' campaign group of 4: Private Louis Joseph Bailey, 2nd Battalion Wiltshire Regiment - QSA Medal. 5 x clasps 'CC' 'OFS' 'Tr' 'SA01' SA02' (5417 Pte. L. T. Bailey. Wilts: R) - 1914 Star. With clasp '5th Aug:-22nd Nov.1914' (5417 L.Cpl L. J. Bailey. 2/Wilts: R) - British War Medal. Silver issue (5417 Pte. L. J. Bailey. Wilts. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (5417 Pte. L. J. Bailey. Wilts. R.) Important: All medals and clasps confirmed as entitled on the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/197) for the QSA medal, and Medal Index Card, for the Great War medals and clasp Louis Joseph Bailey, was a latterly a resident of Abercarn, Monmouthshire, Wales. He was born in Devizes, Wiltshire, England on 29 September 1881. A Gardener by occupation, he enlisted in his local regiment at Devizes on 29 September 1899. He served in the Boer War and then the Great War, entering the France/Flanders theatre of war on 7 October 1914. During his service in France and Flanders he is confirmed as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' through receiving a Gunshot and Sgrpnel wound, or GSW, to the left foot. He was discharged on 14 December 1918 being surplus to military requirements. At discharge he had served in the British Army a total of 18 years 299 days, including overseas service as under; - India: 4 years and 342 days - South Africa: 1 year 354 days - BEF France & Flanders: 2 years 343 days After discharge from the British Army his intended place of residence was cited as 16, Railway Terrace, Abercarn, Monmouthshire, Wales, where he lived the rest of his life, together with his wife Annie (whom he had married at Newport, Wales in 1909). Louis died at his family home in Abercarn, Wales on 18 December 1954 Sold together with hard-copy of Medal index Card, service papers papers and QSA roll extract page Condition: GVF

An 'Old Contemtibles - Commssioned From the Ranks' 1914 Star campaign and long service group of 4: Lieutenant David Lydle, 2nd Battalion Bedfordhsire Regiment late Special Constabulary - 1914 Star. No clasp (9712 Pte. D. Lydle. 2/Bedf: R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2.Lt. D. Lydle.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2.Lt. D. Lydle.) - Special Constabulary Faithful Service Medal. GV 1st type (David Lydle) Sold together with; 1. Silver gilt and enamel medal of the Ancient Order of the Foresters. This hallmarked with intregral brooch and case of issue 2. Large silk, bullion thread, woven sash of the Ancient Order of the Foresters, this with large badge and gilt letters P C R The recipient David Lydle was the son of William and Sarah Ann Lydle, and was born in Barrow, Suffolk, England circa 1893. He is known to have been living with his family at 53 Northgate Road, Bury St.Edmunds, Suffolk in 1901 (the 1901 National Census for England and Wales refers). By 1911 he had already joined the British Army - and the Bedfordshire Regiment - as the 1911 Census shows him as billetted at Government Barracks, Kempston, Befordshire, at age 18 years, and having been formerly employed as a Railway Station Porter. David is confirmed on his Medal Idex Card as having first entered theatre of war 'France' on 6 October 1914, and being entitled to all three campaign medals, and in addition the dated clasp and roses that are also shown as having been issued to the recipient. His MIC is also annoated to show that he was first commissioned from the ranks on 9 March 1917. He appears to have served continuously with the Bedfordshire Regiment throughout his military career David Lydle died at Wayland, Suffolk, England, in the fourth quarter of 1955, at 63 years of age Condition: GVF

An 'Old Contmeptibles' Great War 1914 Star and confirmed Delhi Durbar Medal group of 4: Private Walter Stenning, 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders, late 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders - 1914 Star (1114 Pte. W. Stenning. R. Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1114 Pte. W. Stenning. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1114 Pte. W. Stenning. R. Highrs.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (1114 Pte W. Stenning RH) Note: The Delhi Durbar Medal 1911 is regimentally impressed in the correct style for awards of this medal to the 2nd Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Important: Private Stenning is confirmed as being 'Wounded-in-Action' prior to 21 September 1914 (Ref 'Dundee Courier' newspaper edition of 27 October, 1914 NB: All four Great War and Delhi Durbar medals verified as entitled per the official medal rolls as under; - 1914 Star and issued a dated clasp: Ref WO 329/2460 - BWM & Victory medals: Ref WO 329/1351 - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911: Ref WO 100/400 Walter Stenning, son Phillip and Caroline Stenning, was a native of the parish of St Martins, Brighton, Sussex, England, where he was born circa 1891. At the time of the next Census in 1901, Walter, described as a 'scholar' living at home with his parents and 5 x other siblings, at 13 Franklin Street, Brighton. William enlisted - underage - in the British Army, on 7 July 1904 (the SWB roll refers), at which time he was posted the the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders),and was subsequently drafted overseas to join the 2nd Battalion Black Watch, then serving in British India. The 1911 National Census for England and Wales, confirms that, as of April 1911, Walter, was 21 years of age.The 2/Royal Highlanders, served in British India 1902-1914, during which time the battalion had the honour of providing the 'Guard of Honour' at the 'Greatest Imperial Assemblage' of all time - the Delhi Durbar of 1911. Walter is confirmed as receiving one of the regimentally allocated Durbar medals. While at Delhi, the 2nd Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), received a new stand of regimental colours from the hands of King Emperor, George V. Having enlisted on a short service egagment - seven years with 'The Colours' and five with the Army Reserve - William was mobilized as a 'Reservist' on the outbreal of the Great War in August, 1914, at which time he rejoined his old regiment being posted to the 1st Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). Walter - an early lander - first entered theatre of war 'France' on 13 August 1914, and soon had the misfortune to become a very early casualty of the Great War, being 'Wounded-in-Action' sometime prior to 21 September 1914. Walter's name and service details being published in the 'Dundee Courier' newspaper edition of 27 October, 1914, which contained a list of 85 'All-Ranks' of the British Expeditionary Force, wounded in Belgium, not previously recorded as wounded, who had been evacuated back to England for recovery at the 2nd Eastern General Hospital, Brighton. As a consequence of the debilitating effects of his wounds and being found to be medically unfit for further military service, took his final discharge from the British Army on 22 April 1915, and was awarded a Silver War Badge (No 50539) Sold together with some copied research, including Medal Index Card A very good 'Old Sweat's' Delhi Durbar and 1914 casualty medal group Condition: VF and better

An 'Old Sweat's' Great war campaign and long service group of 5: Private W. Anderson, Prince of Wales Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment) - 1914-15 Star (15976 Pte. W. Anderson. S.Lan.R) - British War Medal. Silver issue (15976 Pte. W. Anderson. S.Lan.R) - Interallied Victory Medal (15976 Pte. W. Anderson. S.Lan.R) - 1935 Jubilee Medal (Pte W. Anderson. P.W.Vols.) - Military LS&GC Medal. GV 1st issue (3646198 Pte. W. Anderson. P.W.Vols.) Note: The Jubilee Medal is privately engraved in a contemporary style - and almost certainly an award in recognition of his long service as one of the longest - if not the the longest - serving 'Private' soldier in his battalion Per the recipients Medal Index Card, Private William Anderson first entered theatre of war 'France' on 24 February 1915. During the Great War he also subsequently served with the Cheshire Regiment before returning to his parent unit, the South Lancashire Regiment The medals all presumably 'mounted as worn' in the swing-style, suspended from a mounting bar on contemporary faded silk ribands Condition: About VF

An 'Old Sweats' extensive campaign and long service group of 8: Regimental Sergeant-Major James Craik Grieve, Royal Signals, late Gordon Highlanders - IGS Medal 1936. With both 'N.W. Frontier' clasps (2868603 R.S.M. J.C. Grieve, R. Sigs.) - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - 1953 Coronation Medal - Military LS&GC. GVI 1st issue 'Regular Army' (2868603 Sjt.J.C. Grieve R. Signals) Note: The IGS 1936 being a Royal Mint issue with 2 x official corrections to end letter 'E' in name and 'R' in unit prefix The recipients unique Army Number idncates that he had originally enlisted and served with the Gordon Highlanders. Warrant Officer Class 2 James Craick Grieve, Royal Signals, is listed on the nominal roll of recipients of the Coronation Medal 1953 - copied extracts with lot. Also with copied roll extracts for award of both clasps for the IGS 1936 Medal wherein his rank is shown as Corporal. The medals mounted in the swing-style and 'as worn' by the recipient on comtemporary ribbons. The long pin removed from the mounting bar Condition: GVF

An 'Old Sweats' Great War & Delhi Durbar medalists campaign & 'Silver War Badge' group of 5: Private Charles William Letts, 9th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps, late 4th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps - 1914-15 Star (4391 Pte. C. W. Letts, K. R. Rif: C.) - British War Medal (4391 Pte. C. W. Letts. K. R. Rif. C.) - Interallied Victory Medals (4391 Pte. C. W. Letts. K. R. Rif. C.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (Rfn Letts K.R.R.C. 4391) - Silver War Badge. Numbered '200792'. An early issue complete with all fittings Important: Private Charles William Letts confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action' and discharged as a consequence (ref Silver War Badge roll WO 329/3128) Note: All medals and Silver War Badge verified as the recipients full medal entitlement per below referenced medal rolls; - 1914-1915 Star: Ref WO 329/2772 (Disembarked in France 20 December 1914) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1520 (last unit served 9/KRRC) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911: Ref W0 100/400 - Silver War Badge: Ref WO 329/3128 Movements of 4th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps during the period of the Great War that Private Letts served was; - 1914: India - August 1914 - 1915: France - December 1915 - 1916: Salonika - November 1915 Charles William Letts, son of Willam Letts & Sarah Letts (nee) was a native of Thornton Heath, Streatham, Surrey, England, where he was born on 6 June 1884. Initially a volunteer in the Militia (he served with the 7th (Militia) Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps, from 10 March 1902, prior to transferring to the Regular Army and service with 4th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps, from 25 April 1902. During the opening months of the Great War, Charles is recorded as having entered a theatre of war when he embarked for overseas service with the British Expeditionary Force on 20 December 1914. Charles disembarked at Le Havre, France, together with the rest of 4/KRRC, on 21 December 1914. Charles Letts was 'Wounded-in-Action' - possibly while serving in Salonika - and was discharged as a consequence of his wounds on 26 October 1916. The Great War medal roll shows that the last unit he served in was 9th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps (which remained in France & Flanders from 1915). After his discharge from the British Army, and by then employed as an 'Engine Driver', Charles married Louisa Mary Andrews at Kensington on 2 August 1919. The 1939 National Register for England & Wales records Charles working as a Turbine Motor Driver and residing with his wife and son, at London. Charles letts is recorded as having died in 1945 at St. Alfege's Hospital, Greenwich, London, England. The medals mounted in the swing-style from long silk 'moire' Great War ribands. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings The Silver War Badge retaining the original silver chain, together with hinged pin and clasp fittings The Delhi Durbar medal with small contemporary repair to swivel suspension (nox fixed), otherwise a very good grouping to an 'Old Indian Hand' & later Great War casualty Condition: VF & better

An 'Old-Sweats' 1914 Prisoner-of-War campaign and long service medal group of 7: Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant John McDougall, Royal Scots Fusiliers, late Leinster Regiment - 1914 Star ((8324 Sjt. J. McDougall. Leins: R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (8324 Sjt. J. McDougall. Leins. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (8324 Sjt. J. McDougall. Leins. R.) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC Medal. GV type II (7177165 C. Sjt. J. McDougall. R.S. Fus.) Sold together with original ephemera including; - Regular Army Certificate of Service (Red Book) - Soldiers Release Book - Several copied photographs - Testimonial letters Important: Sergeant John McDougall s confirmed 'Prisoner-of-War' (captured France & Flanders) 19 October 1914 - 17 November 1918 Note: All medals confirmed as entitled & issued per respective campaign medal rolls of the Leinster Regiment and Certificate of Service as under; - 1914 Star (ref WO 329/2535) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals (ref WO 329/90) - Defence & War Medals: Reference 'Certificate of Service' - Military LS&GC Medal: John McDougall was a native of Shettleston near Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born on 1 February 1887. John's early life appears to have been a particularly hard one, as the 1891 National Census for Scotland records him at the age of 4 years living in the home of his Grandfather, who was then a 57 year old un-employed 'Coal Miner', the household having three other young women resident who were the children of his Grandfather. By the time of the Scottish Census for 1901, John, was then resident at the Smyllum Orphanage, Lanarkshire - an institution run by Catholic Nuns, which sadly was exposed in later years as a place with a notorious reputation. John enlisted in the British Army at Glasgow, Scotland, on 7 June 1907, and was posted to the Leinster Regiment. John subsequently served in India from January 1908 to November 1911, during which time he was promoted to the rank of Corporal. In 1914, and by now a Sergeant, John first entered theatre of war 'France', when he landed with his battalion on 8 September 1914. During the 'Mons Campaign' of 1914 in France and Flanders, Sergeant McDougall, was captured by the enemy and became a Prisoner-of- War, on 18 October 1914 - remaining in captivity until 17 November 1918. Upon the creation of the Irish Free State and the disbandment of the Southern Irish regiments of the British Army in 1922, John McDougall transferred to the Royal Scots Fusiliers, with which regiment he again served overseas in India from March 1923 to April 1930. He was discharged at Edinburgh, Scotland, holding the appointment of Colour Sergeant (C.Q.M.S.) on 6 June 1930. Retirement from the military however was destined not to be permanent, as after the outbreak of war in 1939, John re-enlisted into his old regiment at Stirling on 10 July 1940. He was finally discharged form the British Army, when he was released holding the appointment pf Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant at Annan, Scotland, on 18 June 1946 The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing-style, suspended from silk ribands. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

An 'Oman Service' campaign and long service medal pair: Staff Sergeant M. J. Kreiner, Royal Engineers - General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Dhofar' (23657166 S. Sgt. M. J. Kreiner. RE.) - Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR 'Regular Army' bar (23657166 S. Sgt. M. J. Kreiner, RE.) The 'Dhofar' clasp was authorised for qualifying campaign service in the Dhofar Province of Southern Oman between 1 October 1969 - 30 September 1976 The medals mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The emdals suspended form silk ribands from a mounting bar that retains it's original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF and better

An 'Orkney Islands Grand Fleet' Naval casualty group of 3: Able Seaman James Crawford Royal Navy, late H.M.S. Sandhurst - 1914-15 Star (S.S.3752 J. Crawford, A.B., R.N.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S.S.3752 J. Crawford, A.B., R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S.S.3752 J. Crawford, A.B., R.N.) The Commonwealth War Graves Commission record James Crawford as having died on 8 April 1917. He is commemorated at the CWGC Royal Naval Cemetery at Lyness, in Orkney, Scotland Condition: VF

An 'Tank Regiment' officers Second World War North West Europe campaign and distinguished serviuce group of 6: Major William Arthur Coulstock, Royal Tank Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps late United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA) - 1939-45 Star - France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. With MID Oakleaf emblem - Military LSGC. GV type I 'Regular Army' bar (7870860 Sgt. W.A. Coultstock, R.Tank C.) - USA: Bronze Star. Reverse officially engraved (William A. Coulstock Sold together with the below following original ephemera; - 'Mention-in-Despatches' certifcate (London Gazette 2 August 1945) - Typed citation for the award of the Bronze Star (London Gazette 6 November 1945) - Commendation scroll / award certifcate from the United Nations UNRRA - Leatherette plush case of issue for the Bronze Star. With name label Citation for Bronze Star Medal as under; Quote, Major William A. Coulstock, British Army, for meritorious service in connection with military operations from 4 June 1944 to 8 May 1945. As the Senior British Officer in the Administrative Section of the G-5 Division, Supreme Headquarters, Alled Expeditionary Force, over the administrative functions of that division. Through his untiring efforts, foresight and sound judgement, he solved the many and varied administrative problems arising and facilitated the operations of the of the division to a marked degree. His outstanding performance of these duties has contributed materially to the successful operation of Supreme Headquarters, Alled Expeditionary Force Unquote The Commendation from the Director General of UNRRA as under; Quote, This Records the Loyal and Valued Services of WILLIAM A COULSTOCK to the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration in its Great Work of Relieving the Suffering and Saving the Lives of the Victims of War in the Liberated Countries Unquote William Arthur Coulstock, the son of Arthur Coulstock (Ships Painter) was a native of Greenwich, Kent, England, where he was born in 1902. In the 1911 National Census for England and Wales he is shown as residing with his father and siblings at 11 Ashburnham Road, Greenwich S E. Sometime during the immediate inter-war years, Arhur enlisted in the British Army, and service with the Royal Tank Corps. In 1934, William married Amy Elizabeth Hooper, at Easthampstead Berkshire. He was granted an Emergency Commission on 8 October 1943, and rose in rank to Major. Major Coulstock served with the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration in North West Europe, involved with the extremely important and urgent business of giving protection and assistance to the displaced millions of refugees, including those liberated salve labour and former concentration camp inmates, that presented a very real crisis to the Alled Powers in 1945. For his services in Europe with Supreme Allied Headquarters and the UNRRA, he was decorated by both the British and United States Governements, and received a Commendatuion from the United Nations. Postwar Major and Mrs Coulstock lived at 'Kendor' Wellington Road, Cameberley, Surrey, England. William is recorded as having died in Surrey, England, sometime in the fourth quarter of 1966. At the time of his death he was 64 years of age The group mounted in the swing-style and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended from a white metal mounting bar that retains it's original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

An ?Immediate? Naval Meritorious Service Medal and campaign medal pair: Chief Writer, Ernest George Miller, Royal Navy - British War Medal. Silver issue (181045 E. G. Miller. Ch.Wr. R.N.) - Naval MSM. GV (181045 E.G. Miller. Ch.Wtr. ?Pembroke? Services During War.) Note: The Naval Meritorious Service Medal, an ?Immediate? award that was published in the London Gazette issue of 27 June 1919 Important: Both medals verified as entitled on the respective medals rolls as under; - BWM (also entitled 1914-15 Star & Victory Medals). Ref ADM 171/110 - Naval Meritorious Service Medal. Ref ADM 171/61 sent C-in C Nore 6/1/1920 Ernest George Miller, was a native of, Kingston, Hampshire, England, where he was born on 2 September 1879. Ernest joined the Royal Navy on 27 July 1894, at which time he was rated as ?Boy Writer? ? he was destined to remain with the ?Writing? branch throughout his subsequent long naval service. By the time he took his final discharge from the Royal Navy on 26 June 1921, at which time he was ?Chief Writer? he had held that appointment for 12 years. Edward Miller had served nearly 27 years in the Royal Navy and in addition to the BWM/RNMSM medals here offered, he had also received a 1914-15 Star, Interallied Victory Medal and a Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, which latter is recorded on his service sheet as ?Traced Medal 5/9/12 Sold together with the recipients copied service sheet Medals named to ?Chief Writers? are uncommon on the market Condition: VF

An ?Old India Hand?s? campaign and long service medal group of 5: Conductor Arthur Albert Inward, Military Works Services (Indian Army) late Royal Engineers An ?Old India Hand?s? campaign and long service medal group of 5: Conductor Arthur Albert Inward, Military Works Services (Indian Army) late Royal Engineers - IGS 1895. ?Punjab Frontier 1897-98? ?Tirah 1897-98?(22694 Sgt A.A. Inward R.E.) - 1914 Star. With dated clasp (Sub-Conductor A.A. Inward. M.W.S.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-C A.A. Inward. M.W.S.) - Interallied Victory Medal. With MID oakleaves emblem (S-C A.A. Inward. M.W.S.) - Military LS&GC. EDVII issue (Sergt. A.A. Inward. M.W.Services.) Note: The medals have been plated Note: The campaign medals and all clasps all verified as entitled per below respective medal rolls and Medal Index Card; - IGS '95: Ref WO 100/84, att'd Q.O.M.S.&.M. Roll dated Bangalore 26 August 1898 - 1914 Star and clasp trio: Reference Medal Index Card Arthur Albert Inward, the son of Thomas & Lydia Inward, was a native Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, where he was born on 25 November 1871. Following the family tradition - his father, Thomas Inward, was a Corporal in the Royal Engineers, at the time of Arthur?s birth (his 3 x campaign medals for Ashantee, Afghanistan and Jowaki, were auctioned at DNW, 23 June 2005) - Arthur, joined the British Army , and service with the family regiment the ?Royal Engineers?. Prior to the Great War Arthur had transferred to the Military Works Service of the Indian Army Sergeant Arthur Albert Inward (30) married Miss Elizabeth Florence Ward (27) at, Bombay, India, on 25 January 1901, thei wedding ceremony having been performed by J. Henderson, the Senior Presidency Chaplain for the Church of Scotland By August 1914, Arthur Inward, held an appointment as a ?Sub-Conductor? (Warrant Officer) with the Military Works Service, of the Indian Army. He is confirmed (his Medal Index Card refers) as first entering theatre of war ?France? on 12 October 1914, and subsequently being entitled to and awarded a 1914 Star together with dated clasp. While in France, Conductor Inward was attached to Headquarters, 7th Meerut Division of the Indian Army. In addition to his three campaign medal for the Great War, Sub-Conductor Inward was also awarded a ?Mention-in-Despatches?, in respect of services in France and Flanders between June and October 1915, which award was published in the London Gazette issue of 1 January 1916 Conductor Inward retired from the Indian Army in 1924, and returned home in that year to take up residence at Ilford, Essex. Arthur is subsequently recorded as having died at 37 Audrey Road, Ilford, Essex, England, on 7 November 1952 The group has been court-mounted for display. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Provenance: J. B. Hayward & Son, September 1972, Item No: 367 A rare Indian Army unit for the award of the 1914 Star Condition: Plated otherwise EF

An Aberdonian \'Jock\'s\' Great War multiple \'Wounded-in-Action campaign medal group of 3: Lance-Corporal George Morrice, 6/7th Battalion Gordon Highlanders, late 6th (Banff & Donside) & \'C\' Company 2nd Battalions Gordon Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (S-3406, Pte. G. Morrice, Gord Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-3406, A. Cpl. G. Morrice. Gord. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-3406, A. Cpl. G. Morrice. Gord. Highrs.) Thrice Wounded-in-Action: Serving in France with \'2/ Gordons, George Morrice (born Aberdeen 1890) is recorded multiple times as having been \'Wounded-in-Action\' in France, in successive years 1915, 1916 & 1917 as under - during which Private Morrice fought at \'Loos\' (1915) & \'Somme\' (1916): - Reported in the Scotsman newspaper issue of, 27 October 1915. Included under 2/Gordons casualty list therein (most likely a \'Loos\' casualty) - 15/07/1916: 2/Gordons - Admitted No 34 Casualty Clearing Station, France - GSW \'Hand\'. Ref MH 106/695, War Office: First World War Representative Medical Records of Servicemen - 16/07/1916: 2/Gordons - Admitted 2nd General Hospital, France - GSW \'L. Hand\' (26 days treatment). Ref MH 951, War Office: First World War Representative Medical Records of Servicemen - Reported in the Scotsman newspaper issue of, 4 December 1917. Included under Gordon Highlanders casualty list therein, shown as holding appointment Lance-Corporal Medals Verification: The Great War campaign medals all verified as issued per the respective medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders, as under: a). 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2475 (entered theatre of war \'France\' 26 January 1915, to Class Z Reserve 19 March 1919) b). British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/1653 (shows first entered \'France\' with 2/Gordons, later 6/Gordons & Finally 6/7th Gordons) c). Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1653 (shows first entered \'France\' with 2/Gordons, later 6/Gordons & Finally 6/7th Gordons) George Morrice, second son of George Morrice (a shipbuilding \'Riveter\') & Christina Morrice (nee Baxter) was a native of the parish of St, Nicholas, Aberdeen, Scotland, where he was born in 1890 - and a unique name for anyone born in 1890 in Aberdeen. The 1901, National Census for Scotland, records George, living with his parents and 9 x siblings, at, their residence located at, 7 York Street, Aberdeen. In 1901, the 9 x siblings of George, comprised 6 x sisters; Jessie. Maggie, Bella, Jemima, Alexandrina, & Annie; 2 x brothers, viz, William & David The medals mounted on card in the court-style, for display purposes Sold together with some hard-copy photocopied research Condition: About VF

An Aerial Photographers campaign & long service group of 6 to an air-crew member of 60th 'Auschwitz' Reconnaissance Squadron, S.A.A.F.: Sergeant Aubrey Jansen Carter, 60th Reconnaissance Squadron South African Air Force - The 1939-45 Star (98534 A. J. Carter) - The Africa Star (98534 A. J. Carter) - The Italy Star (98534 A. J. Carter) - War Medal 1939-45 (98534 A. J. Carter) - Africa Service Medal (98534 A. J. Carter) - Efficiency Medal. GVI 1st type 'Union of South Africa' (Sgt A. J. Carter SAAF) Note: It was 'Mosquito' reconnaissance aircraft of 60th Reconnaissance Squadron South African Air Force (operating out of Italy!) that first obtained photographic evidence of the Nazi Death Camp at Auschwitz, Poland Important: All medals confirmed as the recipients full entitlement and enumerated and endorsed in the recipients accompanying set of copied service papers, Sold together with below ephemera; - Original Union Defence Forces W.W.2 medal transmittal document - Original registered addressed envelope from - Original transmittal letter accompanying the Efficiency Medal (1953) - Photocopied set of service papers Aubrey Jansen Carter, son of James Thomas Carter (Civil Servant) and Susannah Hendrika Carter, was a native of Queenstown, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa, where he was born on 27 November 1908. Prior to enlisting in the South African Air Force at Port Elizabeth, on 23 July 1940, Aubrey employed as a 'Salesman', and was married to Mrs Irene Constance Carter, whom he had married on 14 April 1938, and whose address as the certified 'Next of Kin' was, 8 Mutley Road, Sea Point, Cape Town. Aubrey had prior served in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (South Africa Division) for 4 years between 1 July 1926 to30 June 1930, latterly holding the rate of Leading Seaman. On enlistment in the South African Air Force, Aubrey held the rank of Airman, and mustered with the trade of 'Photographer', qualifying as a 'Photographer' on 1 March 1941, and drawing 'Flying Pay' from 9 April 1941'. Promoted Corporal on 1 October 1941, he was appointed Sergeant (Temporary Acting Sergeant) on 30 May 1942, and remained holding the same rank through to the time of his discharge in February 1946. Sergeant Carter first embarked for overseas service on 24 August 1942, at which time he was posted to 34 Flight S.A.A.F., operating in East Africa, and based at Dar Es Salaam, Tanganyika. He was subsequently posted to 60th Reconnaissance Squadron S.A.A.F on 30 May 1943, with which squadron he served in Egypt, Libya & Tunisia. Sergeant Carter subsequently served with 60 Squadron in Italy from 6 November 1943, for a period of more than 10 months. Sergeant Aubrey Carter was discharged from the South African Air Force on 3 February 1946. Post-war Aubrey is firstly recorded as living at, 12 Astoria Court, Main Road, Three Anchor Bay, Cape Province - the address where his war medals were sent. Aubrey Jansen Carter died at Cape Town, South Africa, on 16 March 1972. At the time of his death, Aubrey, who had remarried in the post-war years, was succeeded by his second wife, Vivien Daphne Carter Medals are all mounted on their original silk ribands in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medal mounting bar retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings By weight this is a heavy lot, hence postage quoted at check-out reflects the additional weight and costs incurred Condition: About EF

An Afghanistan War 'Avenging Army' & Indian Mutiny campaign medal pair: Major Edward Robert Wiggins, late 35th Native Light Infantry attached Bengal Artillery A). 1st Afghanistan War Medal. With correct Victoria Vindex obverse and 'Cabul 1842' reverse (Ensign E. R. Wiggins. 35.TH. L.I.) B). Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-59. With clasp 'Delhi' (Captn E. R. Wiggins. 35th N.I. With Bengal Art.) Important: Afghan Medal fitted with an Indian Mutiny style medal suspension & ornate clasp, with naming impressed in contemporary irregular serifed capitals in the style commonly seen on medals to British Officers of the Bengal Army Edward Robert Wiggins, the son of Matthew and Mary Wiggins, who resided at The Rookery, Hawley, Deptford, Kent, was born at Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England, on 23 May 1820. He was a scion of the well known industrialist 'Wiggins' family, famous for 'Paper Manufacturing' trading as 'Wiggins Teape Ltd'. The family home being at The Rookery, Hawley, Deptford, Kent, near their paper mills located nearby After receving a 'Classical' education, Edward Wiggins, applied for a Cadetship with the Honourable East India Company, subsequently being appointed an 'Ensign' in the Bengal Army on 8 March 1841. Prior to an opportunity being found for him to join his regiment, the 35th Native Infantry then in Afghanistan, he was on 30 July 1841. appointed to do duty with 59th Native Infantry at Loodianah, Punjab, followed by a posting to the 33rd Native Infantry doing duty at Meerut from 28 October 1841. He was then to do duty with a detachment of the 60th Native Infantry from 15 January 1842. By the order of Major General Pollock commanding the troops west of the Indus, he was directed to do duty with the 53rd Native Infantry from the 10 February 1842. Ensign Wiggins is confirmed as having accompanied the avenging force of General Pollock in 1842, being present at the forcing of the Khyber Pass and in the various engagements leading to the re-occupation of Cabul The 35th Bengal Native Light Infantry did not Mutiny in 1857, however the regiment - while forming part of Nicholson's Column marching for Delhi - was disarmed and disbanded at Phillour, Punjab, on the 25th of June, 1857. The British officers of the 35th Native Loght Infantry, including Wiggins. were subsequently attached to the diverse regiments that laid siege to, and later captured Delhi During his long career, Edward's promotions and appointments were; Ensign 8 March 1841; Lieutenant, 24 January 1845; Brevet Captain, 8 March 1856; Captain 4 June 1857. Edward Wiggins was appointed Major, and retired from the Bengal Army on 15 November 1861 Major Wiggins is recorded as having died at Essex House, Wood Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight, England on 2 April 1909 Interestingly Oxford Journals 'Notes & Queries' issue 10 S. XI. April 24, 1909, contained the below following summary of Major Wiggins, indicating that he was the pioneer of phoography in Oudh, India, immediately prior to the annexation of that Kingdom by the Honourable East India Company; Quote, Photography at Lucknow: Major E. R. Wiggins.- Major Edward Robert Wiggins, late of the Bengal Light Infantry, who died, aged eighty-nine, at Ryde on 2 April (see The Times of 5 April), was the first person, British or Indian, who practised the art of photography in the city of Lucknow. Lieut Wiggins (as he then was) in 1853 was stationed in the cantonment of Murison, which lies to the north of the Residency, but is now deserted; and equipped with all the best photographic outfit of that period, in the use of which he was and adept, he soon attracted the attention of of his Majesty Wajid Ali Shah, the King of Oude. One of his Majesty's courtiers, the late Nawab Mushkoor-ud-Dowlah, became a pupil of the Lieutenant, and attained great proficiency in the art. In fact, the King assigned a suitable portion of the grounds of the still existing Hosseinabad Emambarah for photographic studio purposes, and caused a large and varied assortment of cameras, chemicals, and the like to be imported for this royal studio., which was in use until the annexation of Oudh in 1856. From the beginning in 1853 may be traced the sequence in Lucknow to the present day of many amateur and professional Indian photographers. Aldobrand Oldenbuck. Unquote. Sold with some copied research Condition: GVF and better

An Africa service and Great War campaign medal group of 5: Major George Wardlaw Milne, Royal Army Medical Corps, late South Nigeria Regiment - QSA Medal. \'Cape Colony\'\'Orange Free State\' S.A.1901\'\'S.A. 1902\' (G.W. Milne, Surgeon) - Africa General Service Medal, one clasp, S. Nigeria 1902-03 (Dr. G.W. Milne. S.N. Regiment) - 1914 Star (Lieut: G.W. Milne. R.A.M.C.) - British War (Major G. W. Milne) - Inter-allied Victory Medal. With MID emblem fixed on riband (Major G. W. Milne) Important: All medals and clasps confirmed as awarded - in addition he was issued a dated clasp to the 1914 Star, and a Mention-in-Despatches (MID was published in 1919, see LG page 3455 of that year) Lieutenant-Colonel George Wardlaw Milne, R.A.M.C., a Scotsman, died at Nordrach-on-Dee on 7 February 1921. 7th. He was educated at the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, graduating M.B. and C.M.Glasg. in 1901, and M.D. in 1911. He served as a civil surgeon in the South African war, gaining the Queen\'s medal; and subsequently joined the West African Medical Staff as a district medical officer in Nigeria; while in Africa he served as surgeon to the Uri-Omonohaa Expedition. He took a temporary commission as Lieutenant in the R.A.M.C. on 12 October 1914, and first entered theatre of war \'France\' on 28 October 1914 (qualified and was issued dated clasps and rosette emblem). He became captain after a year\'s service, and on 28 December 1918, was promoted to temporary Lieutenant-Colonel Sold together with file of various hard-copy papers including medal rolls entries for QSA, AGS and medal index card for the Great War trio Condition: GVF

An Afrikaner Policeman\'s Second World War campaign and long service medal group of 5: Constable D. J. J. Furstenburg, South African Police, late South African Police Battalion Union Defence Force - The 1939-45 Star (SAP195677 D. J. J. Furstenburg) - The Africa Star (SAP195677 D. J. J. Furstenburg) - War Medal 1939-45 - Africa Service Medal (SAP195677 D. J. J. Furstenburg) - Union of South Africa: Police Good Service Medal. Third type (11797 (F) Const.Furstenburg. D. J. J.) War Medal: The War Medal is a South African \'Pretoria Mint\' strike & an un-named \'skimmed\' issue. as issued Note: The prefix SAP was uniquely allocated to all white members of the South African Police Force, who had volunteered for military service during the Second World War and who had taken the \'Oath\' to serve overseas outside of Southern Africa. The number 195677 is from the unique block allocated to the Headquarters 6th Infantry Brigade (2 x battalions of the 6 Infantry Brigade were comprised of former regular members of the South African Police Force - the brigade being referred to as the South African Police Brigade) Police Good Service Medal: The silver medal is of the 3rd type awarded 1951-1963 From the naming on his Police Good Service Medal the recipient, by ethnicity a \'White Afrikaner\', is positively identified as having first enlisted in the \'Foot Police\' of the South African Police, in 1925, his unique sequentially issued number being in the block 11549 - 11923, that was allocated for \'White\' police recruits in 1925. At the time of being awarded his Police Good Service Medal he was holding the rank Constable The South African Police Faithful Service Medal was first instituted in 1923 - and the first type issue with obverse legend \'Police Service\' in English & \'Politie Dienst\' Dutch languages was only awarded through to 1932. The medal could have been awarded for either 18 years of exemplary service (not necessarily continuous, but could be aggregated), or bestowed for a specific act of gallantry or distinguished conduct The recipient was a career policeman, who volunteered for active overseas service during the Second World War, during which he served in East & North Africa as an infantryman with the so called South African Police Brigade (6th South African Brigade) which comprised 2 x battalions of former policeman who had taken \'The Oath\' and volunteered for overseas service. The South African Police Brigade (6th SA Infantry Brigade) served under higher command of 2nd South African Division, and fought in the below following battles in North Africa - Bardia: - Claydens Trench (Sollum): - Gazala: - Tobruk Condition: About GVF

An Air-Crew \'Special Duties\' Second World War \'South East Asia\' Burma Star group of 3 with \'Log Book\' to a Liberator \'Bomb Aimer\': Sergeant D. Ashe, 357 (Special Duties) Squadron, Royal Air Force - The 1939-45 Star - The Burma Star - War Medal 1939-45 Note: All medals fitted with their original silk medal ribands as issued Sold together with below following original documentation, insignia and ephemera; - RCAF Flying Log Book for Aircrew other than Pilot (13/08/44 - 29/09/45) - Royal Air Force Sergeants rank chevrons insignia. Cloth - Royal Air Force Bomb Aimers Brevet. Cloth - Medal transmittal letter form Air Ministry - Box for medals (D. Ashe, Esq., 20 Coldcotes Avenue, Harehills, Leeds 9) Important: A search of the National Register for England and Wales (April 1939), records only 2 x single 'Male' residents of fighting age, with forename initial 'D' & surname 'Ashe' who were not serving in 1939, but liable for military service during the War Years, viz Donald Archibald Ashe (born 1920 and resident in Brentford, Middlesex) and Donald Ashe (born 1926, and resident in Leeds, Yorkshire). A search of male persons born in Scotland in the period 1900-1928, record only a single male person with forename initial D and surname Ashe, viz David Bowden Ashe (born 1915, Bo'ness, West Lothian). Of these 3 x men only the youngest, Donald Ashe, had residency in Leeds, West Yorkshire (his address on the medal transmittal box). Basis above, and in the absence of having access to Royal Air Force service records we believe that these medals are those of Donald Ashe, son of Arthur Ashe (a Postman) & Harriet Ashe (nee Young), who was a native of, Hunslet, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, where he was born on 1 August 1926. At the time of the compilation of the National Register for England & Wales (April, 1939), Donald is recorded as being at school, and residing with his parents and his younger sister Eileen Ashe, at 4 Mario Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England Donald enlisted into the Royal Air Force, at Weston-super-Mare, England, sometime before August 1944 (his earliest Log Book entry is 13 August 1944), under one of the specified air crew training schemes.His unique Royal Air Force service number No 1589925 (as shown on cover of his aircrew log book) was in a block of numbers 1585001-1600000 that was allocated for use from September 1941, for all enlistees who joined the Royal Air Force at Weston-super-Mare - this block of numbers was the second to be allocated for recruits at Weston-super-Mare (the earlier block also included recruits at Uxbridge) - and numbers from this second block were still being issued sequentially through to the end of the Second World War The recipients 'Flying Log Book' shows that Leading Aircraftman Ashe had qualified as an 'Air Bomber Armament' with effect from 20 October 1944. He next qualified as 'Air Bomber' on 1 December 1944. Donald did his aircrew training overseas at No 5 Officer Training Unit located at Boundary Bay, south of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 5 OTU: Boundary Bay, located south of Vancouver, was the base of 33 EFTS prior to becoming the base for 5OTU in April 1944. 5OTU in operation from April 1944 until October 1945. An estimated 4500 students passed through 5OTU, of which at least 50% were students form the Royal Air Force - including Donald Ashe - 5OTU was primarily concerned with the training of Liberator crews for the RAF squadrons based in South East Asia and Burma Aircraft flown with 5OTU were Mitchells (one of which was KL161 which is now based at Duxford and flies with the Fighter Collection) and Liberators. Nearly sixty Mk VI B-24 were assigned to 5OTU. A flight of P-40s (Curtiss Kittyhawks power plant Allison V-1730-33) were also stationed at Boundary Bay for fighter affiliation work. Target towing was carried out by Bolinbrooks (Canadian built Blenheim) . In August 1944 a satellite airfield was opened at Abbotsford. Abbotsford was also home to 24 EFTS operating Cornells which replaced Tiger Moths Reference the research by Air Historian Michael DesMazes, as with any training unit there were accidents and fatalities. Altogether 84 RCAF and RAF airmen lost their lives while training at 5OTU between 1944-1945 Once qualified, Sergeant 'Bombardier' Ashe made the long journey to South East Asia, to take part in the 'War Against Japan' On 14 May 1945, he set off on his long 8 x days journey to theatre of operations in India & Burma leaving from RAF Transport Command based at Dorval, Canada. There, together with key crew members from the Ferry Unit, he would fly in a new Liberator Bomber to India. Donald flew from Dorval, Canada to Bermuda, then on to the Azores. From Laagens, he then flew to Rabat, Morocco, then on to Tripolitania, Palestine, and Shaiba in Iraq before eventually reaching Karachi, India, on 21 May 1945, and next day Allahabad After being posted for operational service with 357 (Special Duties) Squadron (Liberators) at Mingladon, Burma in June 1945. The Squadron was primarily tasked with supply drops to guerilla forces in Malaya and Sumatra, and Ashe flew in a number of these operational sorties between July - September 1945. Arthur's Log Book record flights made in June 1945, as a Liberator 'Bombardier' to 'China Bay' in Trincomalee, Ceylon Colony, and to Jessore in Bengal. Between July & September he made further flights to Ceylon, but moreover took part in numerous operations over enemy occupied Malaya, and Sumatra (Netherlands East Indies), primarily engaged in supply drops to resistance groups and special operations. By the time Sergeant 'Bombardier' Ashe made his last operational flight to Sumatra on 29 September 1945, he had racked up a grand total of 572 Hours & 20 Minutes 'Flying Time' of which 360 Hours & 45 Minutes was during 'Day' and 211 Hours & 35 minutes was 'Night' - an impressive record for a 19 year old, who was flying with the sensitive and often clandestine 'Special Duties' squadron Shortly after demob and return to civilian life, Donald married Doris Butcher, at Leeds, sometime during the 3rd quarter of 1947. Donald Ashe is recorded as having died at Leeds, England, Leeds, during the last quarter of 1988 Important: No.357 Squadron was a Special Duties squadron used to support guerrilla fighters and Allied agents operating behind Japanese lines in Burma, Malaya and Sumatra between 1944-1945 The squadron was formed on 1 February 1944, with two flights. A Flight had a mix of Hudsons and Liberators and was formed from No.1576 (Special Duties) Flight. B Flight was based at Redhills Lake, Madras, and was equipped with four Catalina flying boats Important: No.357 Squadron was a Special Duties squadron used to support guerrilla fighters and Allied agents operating behind Japanese lines in Burma, Malaya and Sumatra between 1944-1945 The squadron was formed on 1 February 1944, with two flights. A Flight had a mix of Hudsons and Liberators and was formed from No.1576 (Special Duties) Flight. B Flight was based at Redhills Lake, Madras, and was equipped with four Catalina flying boats The new squadron used its Hudsons for short range missions, dropping supplies to guerrilla troops fighting in Burma. The Liberators and Catalinas were used for longer range missions, reaching out as far as Malaya and Sumatra. The Liberators were used for supply drops, the Catalinas to land or retrieve agents from the long coastline of Japanese occupied territory The Catalinas didn?t stay with the squadron for long. On 21 March 1944, after just under two months, they were used to form No.628 Squadron. The Liberators remained in use through the war, while the Hudsons were replaced by Dakotas at the start of 1945. At the same time a new C Flight was formed, equipped with the Lysander. These aircraft were used to extract agents from Japanese held territory, a difficult role in the jungle filled areas it was operating over At the end of the war C Flight split off to form the Burma Communications Flight, and the rest of the squadron was disbanded on 15 November 1945 Aircraft used by 357 Squadron; - February 1944-January 1945: Lockheed Hudson IIIA - February 1944-January 1945: Consolidated Liberator III - February-March 1944: Consolidated Catalina IV - September 1944-November 1945: Consolidated Liberator VI - January 1945-November 1945: Douglas Dakota IV and Westland Lysander IIIA Locations of 357 Squadron; - February 1944-September 1945: Digri (Bengal) - February 1944-October 1944: Detachment to China Bay (Eastern Ceylon) - February-March 1944: Detachment to Redhills Lake (Madras) - September-November 1945: Jessore (Bengal) - April-May 1945: Detachment to Meiktila (Burma) - May-September 1945: Detachment to Mingaladon (Burma) - September-November 1945: Mingaladon Condition: Medals EF

An American flyer\'s ensemble of named decorations and long service medal awarded to an \'Army\' aviator of the Vietnam War: J. White, United States Army - Distinguished Flying Cross (J. White) - Bronze Star Medal (J. White) - Air Medal (J. White) - Army Commendation Medal (J. White) - Army Good Conduct Medal. 1st issue with bronze \'Five knot bar\' (J. White) All of the awards identically contemporary privately engraved on the reverse The medals are all issues from period circa 1942-1970 (inc WW2, Korea, Vietnam), each award fitted with silk corded ribands. The DFC, BSM & GCM suspended from their slot brooch mounting bars, all complete with their respective hinged pin intricate drop lock & clasp fittings. The Commendation medal mounted on a slot-crimped brooch (issued 1940\'s to 1960\'s) and The Air Medal with a 12mm crimp brooch, this last with a contractors hallmark dating it as an award issued late Vietnam War (1970) through to circa 1990 During the Second World War, \'Pilots\' in the United States Army Air Corps / United States Army Airforce, were not all commissioned officers, as several thousand \'Pilots\' were drawn from enlisted ranks, i.e., men holding senior NCO / Warrant Officer ranks. Since the formation of the United States Air Force, in 1948, all \'Pilots\' are commissioned officers only. Post 1948, the United States Army continued to have pilots - and air crews - including enlisted men, i.e., senior NCO\'s / Warrant Officers, most popularly associated with the \'Helicopter Pilots\' of the Korean and Vietnam wars. The United States Army Aviation Branch was formally established in 1983 Important: It was not until 1958 that the USAF, started to issue it\'s own distinctive Commendation and Good Conduct Medals - until that time Army issues continued to be issued and worn in the USAF Condition: Mostly about GVF

An American Officers Korean War 'Bronze Star' gallantry medal group of 5: Lieutenant-Colonel James. N. Dobbie, Jr., United States Army - Bronze Star. Hand engraved ?James N. Dobbie Jr?. With slot brooch - Army Commendation Medal. Hand engraved, ?James N. Dobbie, Jr.?. With slot brooch - National Defense Medal. With slot brooch - Korea Medal. With crimp brooch - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea'. With crimp brooch Important: Recipient also entitled to Victory Medal 1945 Note: All medal bars retain their original hinged pin and clasp fittings United States Army 'Enlistment Records' James Dobbie Jr was a native of Hudson, New Jersey, USA, where he was born circa 1913. When he enlisted for the United States Army at Newark, New Jersey, on 3 August 1942, he was given the rank of Private and the Army Serial Number 32455446. At enlistment he was a single unmarried man, and had been employed as a 'Railroad Clerk' Condition: Mostly GVF

An Arabian Gulf 'Political Agent's' Great War era campaign medal group of 6: Captain Daniel Vincent McCollum, Political Agent Kuwait, late 43rd Erinpura Infantry & Indian Army Reserve of Officers - 1914-15 Star (2-Lieut. D. V. McCollum. I.A.R.O.) - British War Medal (Capt. D. V. McCollum.) - Interallied Victory Medals (Capt. D. V. McCollum.) - General Service Medal 1918. GV & clasp 'Iraq' (Capt. D. V. Mc Collum. I.A.R.O.) Important: Captain McCollum - an Irishman from Cork - is confirmed as being the British 'Political Agent' in Kuwait 1918-1920 Note: The 1914-15 Star medal rolls for officers of the Indian Army are not currently available for download. The Great War pair and General Service Medals verified per the respective medal rolls as under; - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/2348 - GSM 1918 & clasp 'Iraq': Ref WO 100/G53/463 (dated India Office 30 December 1925) Reference 'Creating the Arabian Gulf: The British Raj and the Invasions of the Gulf' (Paul J. Rich, 2009) for very detailed biography with service details confirming Captain McCollum's services in Mesopotamia in 1915, and more significantly his appointments as British Political Agent in Kuwait and Muscat. The biography can be accessed / seen on-line at; - www.books.google.com Sold together with a copied Index Card that includes the Great War pair and GSM 'Iraq' The group with traces of lacquer & mounted in the swing-style for display suspended from a medal mounting bar that retains its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Mostly VF & better

An Arbroath 'Teenager Casualty' wounded at Neuve Chapelle campaign medal group of 3 with confirmed Silver War Badge: Private James Guthrie, 'F' Company, 1/5th (Angus and Dundee) Battalion the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) (Territorial Force) - 1914 Star. No clasp (1846 Pte. J. Guthrie, 1/5 R. Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1846 Pte. J. Guthrie. R. Highrs) - Interallied Victory Medal (1846 Pte. J. Guthrie. R. Highrs) - Silver War Badge (40051) Sold with a related hallmarked silver 'Golfing' prize medal, from 'Arbroath High School' reverse engraved ?A.H.S. ?J. G.? 1913? Important: Private James Guthrie, 'F Coy' 1/5 BW (TF) is confirmed as being 'Wounded-in-Action' by a bullet wound (GSW) to the right thigh, receivd on 3 March 1915, at Neuve Chapelle (his extant service papers held and accessible at the National Archives refer) Note: All the three campaign medals and Silver War Badge verified from the respective campaign and SWB rolls as under; - 1914 Star: Ref WO 329/2460 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/151 - Silver War Badge: Ref WO 329/3159 (badge number 40051) James Guthrie, son of John Guthrie, was a native of, Arbroath, Scotland, where he was born circa 1897 (National Census for England & Wales refers). James volunteered for the Territorial Force, enlisting at Arbroath on, 9 February 1914, for service with his local infantry battalion, 1/5th (Angus and Dundee) Battalion the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) (Territorial Force). At time of enlistment, James was only 17 years of age, and described his trade as 'Student'. After the outbreak of the Great War in August 1914, James Guthrie together with his battalion was mobilized, and having volunteered for overseas service, he embarked for France, which theatre of war he first entered on 1 November 1914. While serving in France & Flanders, James Guthrie, was a member of 'F Coy' 5th Bn Black Watch (T.F.). The Dundee Courier issue of 13 March 1915, contained a letter from Mr John Guthrie (Green Street, Arbroath), the father of Private James Guthrie, informing that that he had received a letter from James, who had been 'Wounded-n-Action' in the leg (GSW to the right thigh at 'Neuve Chapelle') and that he had been evacuated back to the United Kingdom, where he was recovering in a hospital located at Clacton-on-Sea, England. Reference 'The Scotsman' issue of ,11 March 1915, a more detailed reference to James Guthrie was cited as under; Quote, Mr and Mrs Rober Guthrie, Green Street, Arbroath, received a letter yesterday from their son, Private James Guthrie, of the 5th Black Watch, F Company, stating that he had been wounded, on the 3rd inst, by a bullet in the right thigh, and was now in the Middlesex Home Hospital at Clacton-on-Sea. His company had been resting for three days about nine miles from the firing line, when they were ordered to proceed to the front for trench digging. They started in carts but, left the carts and had only been walkin for five minutes when he was wounded. Private Guthrie, who says he is progressing favourably, joined the Arbroath detachment of the 5th Black Watch in April last. Unquote. As a consequence of his debilitating wounds, James Guthrie took his final discharge form the British Army on 2 November 1915, by which time he had served 1 year 267 days with the Territorial Force, and his conduct being descrived as having been 'Exemplary'. At time of discharge he was only 18 years of age...... Sold together with some copied research including Medal Index Card Condition: About EF

An Argyll 'Jock's' Aden and Cyprus campaign service pair: Private E. M. Whyte, 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - GSM 1962. With clasp 'South Arabia' (24084679 Pte. E.M. Whyte. A & SH.) - United Nations Service Medal: UNFICYP ribbon for service in Cyprus Important: The United Nations medal is a superior quality manufactured medal from the early 1970's Note: The 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders never deployed as a member of the British UNFICYP contingent. Faced with threat of disbandment in 1970, the Argylls were as a consequence reduced to only company cadre strength in period 1970-72. During that time most of the veterans from the Argylls famous campaign in Aden during 1967, and who were still serving in 1970, were transferred to other, mostly Scottish and in particular Highland regiments. In this regard Private Whyte is almost certainly a soldier who transferred and served for at least a period with another Scottish regiment during which he would have qualified for the UNFICYP medal The pair of medals court-mounted and as-worn. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GSM dark toned otherwise about GVF

An Artilleryman\'s campaign service group of 4: Driver John Ampleford, 18th Field Battery, Royal Field Artillery - IGS Medal 1908. EDVII type \'North West Frontier 1908\' (23023 Dvr. J. Ampleford, 18th Bty RFA) - 1914-15 Star (23023 Dvr. J. Ampleford, 18th Bty R.F.A.) - British War Medal (23023 Dvr. J. Ampleford, 18th Bty R.F.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (23023 Dvr. J. Ampleford, 18th Bty R.F.A.) Note: IGS medal has a re-pinned claw and suspension John Ampleford is confirmed as having first entered theatre of war \'France\' on 7 June 1915 Sold together with hard copy of Medal Index Card and the respective entry page from the IGS 1908 Medal Roll The group mounted for display purposes on a felt backed board Condition: About VF

An Askari Great War campaign medal trio: R.104 Private Mohamed Tandie, 3rd (Kenya) Battalion King's African Rifles - 1914-15 Star (R. 104 Pte. Mahomed Tandif. 3/K.A.R.) - Brtitish War Medal. Silver issue (R. 104. Pte. Mohamed Tandie. 3/K.A.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (R. 104. Pte. Mohamed Tandie. 3/K.A.R.) Important: All 3 x medals confirmed as entitled per respective Great War campaign medal rolls (Reference WO 329/2366) held at The National Archives. The medal rolls with remark that the medals were issued to the recipient at Nairobi, Kenya Colony, on 1 October 1923 Note: A study of the above referenced Great War medal roll for 3/KAR indicate that only an estimated 182 x 1914-15 Stars were issued to 'Other Ranks' of 3rd (East Africa) Battalion The King's Africa Rifles During the Great War 3rd (East Africa) Battalion The King's African Rifles served in East Africa in the long running campaign against the German Colonial forces led by the famous enemy commander Paul Erich von Lettow-Vorbeck KAR casualties in the First World War have been estimated to have been 5,117 killed and wounded with another 3,039 dying from various diseases Scarce Condition: VF

An Askari's Great War campaign medal trio: Corporal Rehan Said, 3rd (Kenya) Battalion King's African Rifles - 1914-15 Star (1153 L/C. Rehan Said. 3/K.A.R.) - Brtitish War Medal. Silver issue (1153 L/C. Rehan Said. 3/K.A.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1153 L/C. Rehan Said. 3/K.A.R.) Important: All 3 x medals confirmed as entitled per respective Great War campaign medal rolls of the 3rd King's African African Rifles (Reference WO 329/2366) held at The National Archives. The medal rolls with remark that the medals were issued to the recipient at Nairobi, Kenya Colony, on 16 June 1923 Note: A study of the above referenced Great War medal roll for 3/KAR indicate that only an estimated 182 x 1914-15 Stars were issued to 'Other Ranks' of 3rd (East Africa) Battalion The King's Africa Rifles During the Great War 3rd (East Africa) Battalion The King's African Rifles served in East Africa in the long running campaign against the German Colonial forces led by the famous enemy commander Paul Erich von Lettow-Vorbeck KAR casualties in the First World War (all battalions) have been estimated to have been 5,117 killed and wounded with another 3,039 dying from various diseases The group in unusually fine condition for awards to the King's African Rifles. The Askari's of the K.A.R. being renowned for their smart turn-out on parade wearing gleaming polished medals..... Condition: GVF

An Askari\'s Great War pair: Private Andrea, 2nd Battalion King\'s African Rifles - British War Medal. Silver issue (5568 Pte Andrea, 2/K.A.R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (5568 Pte Andrea, 2/K.A.R.) Condition: GF

An assemblage of Indian Volunteers regimental & best shot medals: Sergeant Robert Greenop Irwin, Kolar Gold Field Volunteers a). Kolar Gold Field Volunteers Regimental Medal. 2nd type. Bronze. 1913 Drill Competition. G. Coy. 2nd (Sergt. R. G. Irwin) b). Kolar Gold Field Volunteers Regimental Medal. 3rd type. Bronze. Un-mounted & un-named c). Indian Volunteer Rifle Association: Viceroys Competition badge 1913. With hinged pin & clasp fittings d). Kolar Gold Field Volunteers Annual Shooting Competition Badge: Dated 1908. With hinged pin & clasp fittings e). Kolar Gold Field Volunteers Annual Shooting Competition Badge: Dated 1909. Sans pin & clasp fittings Robert Greenop Irwin, son of Robert Irwin (Engine Driver) and Elizabeth Ann Irwin (nee Meredith), was a native of, Millom, Cumberland, England, where he was born in 1875. Robert married Jessie Brown at, Bootle, Cumberland, England sometime during the 4th quarter of 1898. The 1901 National Census for England & Wales described Robert as an 'Iron Ore Miner', residing with his wife Jessie, and step-daughter (Jessie Burn), at, 42 Oxford Street, Millom, Bootle, Cumberland. By 1903, Robert had accepted an appointment in Mysore State, India, where he worked as a Mining Engineer / Mining Agent on the Kolar Gold Field. A keen local volunteer, Robert served in the Kolar Gold Field Volunteers Battalion circa 1903-1916, in which unit he held the rank of Sergeant serving in "G" Company. During his service with the Kolar Gold Field Battalion, he was a regular 'Best Shot' taking part in regimental, national and international rifle competitions, for which he received numerous awards, that was awarded to him sometime between (1910-1916). He was awarded a Volunteer Force Long Service Medal per India Army Order No. 298 of 1912 (indicating inclusion of prior aggregated military or volunteer service in the United Kingdom). Robert Greenop Irwin, is recorded as having died on the Kolar Gold Feld on 19 April 1928. At the time of his death he was a Mining Agent, late of the, Nundydroog Mine, Oorgaum, Kolar Gold Field, India A desirable Indian Volunteers grouping to a Briton who died on the Kolar Gold Field Condition: About VF

An attractive Aberdeen Volunteer long service and best shot medal pair: Sergeant George Anderson, 1st Volunteer Battalion, Gordon Highlanders - Volunteer Force Long Service Medal. Victoria ( G. Anderson, 1896) - Aberdeen 'Wapinschaw' Best Shot Medal. With bar and silver buckle brooch The Shooting Medal is engraved as under; "Wapinschaw. 1901. Evening Express Prize & Medal. Gained By. Sergt. Geo. Anderson. 1st V.B.G.H." George Anderson, a native of Aberdeen Scotland, was a long serving NCO with the 1st Volunteer Battalion Gordon Highlanders. A well known shooter, his prowess with the rifle was, on numerous occasions recorded in the local newspapers, viz Aberdeen Journal and the Evening Express of the era to which reference should be made Reference the 'History of the Aberdeen Volunteers' (Sinclair, 1907), it is confirmed therein that George Anderson was awarded his VFLSM in 1896, and that he served in F Coy 1st V.B.G.H.. He held the highest aggregate shooting scores in the battalion in 1894 and again in 1896 Note: The Aberdeen Wapinschaw, is Scotland's longest running annual shooting event, having been competed for annually since 1862 Condition: GVF

An attractive \'Gilded\' pair of Jubilee & Coronation Medals: Inspector George Vine, Royal Society for the Protection of Children, late \'V\' or Wandsworth Division Metropolitan Police, & formerly of \'K\' \'W\' \'R\' & \'S\' Divisions - Jubilee Medal 1887. Bronze (gilded) clasp '1897' (PC G Vine W.Div), - Coronation Medal 1902. Bronze (gilded) (PS G Vine S.Div) Important: After retiring from the Police (1908) in the recipient was appointed an Inspector with the National Society for the Protection of Childten from Cruelty (the 1911 National Census refers) Both medals retaining their original silk medals ribands Each medal fitted with a contemporary medal mounting brooch. Both brooches retaining their hinged pin and clasp fittings Note: The recipient had his medals professionally gilded, and are strikingly attractive for it George Vine, son of William Vine & Harriet Vine (nee Harwood), was a native of, Storrington, Sussex, England, where he was born on 24 April 1863. George joined the Metropolitan Police at Great Scotland Yard on 13 April 1885, at which time he was appointed a 'Constable' and was posted to 'K' Division (Stepney). George Vine served a total of 22 years & 299 days with the Metropolitan Police, and was holding the appointment of Inspector while serving with 'V' or Wandsworth Division of the Metrpolitan Police at the time of his retirement from the force on, 6 February 1908. During his time in the Metropolitan Police George Vine served with the below following 'Divisions': - 'K' or Stepney Division ( - 'W' or Clapham Division (Serving as a Police Sergeant in 1902) - 'R' or Greenwich Division - 'S' or Hamsptead Division - 'V' or Wandsworth Division George Vine married Ellen Charity Barnard in 1869, and the couple subsequently had 2 x sons (William G. Vine & Ronald G. Vine) and 1 x daughter (Nellie G. Vine). Their eldest son William George Vine, migrated to Canada sometime before 1914, where in 1914 he was recorded as being employed as a 'Chauffer'. Sadly, William Vine, enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force ad was later reported 'Killed-in-Action' in France, on 14 July 1916. After his retirement form the Metropolitan Police, at the age of 44 years, Inspector George Vine, was employed with the National Society for the Protection of Children from Cruelty, or N.S.P.C.C. (1911 National Census refers). George Vine is recorded as having died at, Southlards Hospital, Shoreham, Sussex, England, on, 21 October 1944 An obituary to George Vine was published in the 'Worthing Herald' issue of 3 November 1944, and is quoted below: Quote; Funeral of Mr George Vine at Storrington Unquote. George Vine's Metropolitan Police pension papers are extant and are held and accessible at The National Archives, London Condition: Gilded about EF

An attributed & documented Foreign Legion and Police group of 6: Inspector of Police, Andre Antonio Pompeo RICCIOTTA, late Foreign Legion - National Order of Merit. 5th class 'Chevalier' breast badge - Police Medal of Honour - Commemmorative Medal 1939-1945 with clasp 'Engage Volontaire' - Combatants Cross. With Paris Mint marks on reverse - Medal for Security & Order 1956 & 3 x clasps 'Tunisie''Algerie' 'Sahara' - Medal for North Africa The medals all mounted as-worn, on flock mounting pad, in the French style, this with slider for wearing in pocket of blazer by the veteran With below veterans and society medals; - Medal for Combatants under 20 years of age - Confederation of European Combatants. Gilt & enamel - French Accademy: 'Etoile Civique' (Medal of Merit). Third class. Silvered Sold together with below following original folded ephemera; - Foreign Legion Certificate of Good Conduct. Named and dated 2 October 1945 - Diploma (award certificate) for Security & Order Medal, named & dated 1957 - Diploma (award certificate) for Police Medal of Honour, named & dated 1973 - Diploma for award Combatants Under 20 Years of age, named & dated 1969 Andre Antonio Pompeo RICCIOATTA, was of European settler stock, born at La Coulette, Tunisia, on 26 March 1927. He volunteered and served with the Legion Etrangere (French Foreign Legion) after the collapse of the Vichy regime in North Africa, receiving is 'Certificate of Good Conduct' on 2 October 1945, at which time he was only 18 years of age. During his time with the French Army and Police, he served extensively in North Africa, being awarded his Medal for Security and Order on 13 July 1957. By the time of receiving his Police Medal of Honour, on 30 November 1973, he was holding the rank of Inspector of Police. He appears t have been an early member of the National Federation of Combatants Under 20 Years of Age, as his award document for the accompanying medal is dated 12 March 169 at which tme he held number 439! A most interesting - and scarce found documented gouping to a decorated gazetted Police Officer who previously served in French Foreign Legion Condition: GVF

An attributed 'Artillery Officers' miniature C.B.E. and campaign group of 8: Brigadier General Oliver Frederick Gillilan Hogg, C.B.E., Royal Artillery - Commander of the Order of the British Empire (Military Division). 2nd type insignia - 1914 Star. With dated clasp - British War Medal. Silver issue - Interalllied Victory Medal - Defence Medal - War Medal - Coronation Medal 1937 - Poland: Order of Polonia Restituta. WW2 issue with correct reverse date '1918' - C.B.E.: Published in London Gazette 2 June 1943 (page 2425) - Polonia Restituta III Class: Published in London Gazette 7 December 1944 (page 5616) Oliver Frederick Gillilan Hogg, the son of Colonel Hogg of the Indian Staff Corps, was born in Bedford, England, on 22 December 1887. He first entered theatre of war, France on 26 August 1914, and remained there through to 10 August 1915. For those services he is confirmed as being entitled and issued with the dated clasp and roses. On entry into France his unit is recorded as being 'R.G.A. No 2 Section Anti-Aircraft' and that his claim was submitted under the roll of 'Supplementary R.G.A. Roll, Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfiield Lock' - this last giving ample indication of the special technical skills that this officer possessed early in his career, and which he was to enhance considerably in later years in terms of research, development and technical evoloution of artillery and ordnance. Indeed his forwarding address on his MIC is shown as 4, Dial Square, Royal Arsenal, Woolwich. The Army Lists of the inter-war and Second World War era list an impressive resume of senior technical artillery posts, culminating during the Second World War, with Oliver being made a Temporary Brigadier, and holding the following key appointments; - 1939: Assistant Master-General of Ordnances, War Office - 1939-1941: Deputy Director of Military Administration, Ministry of Supply - 1941-1946: Director of Military Administration, Ministry of Supply Brigadier Hogg retired from the British Army in 1946 A distinguished historian and writer, the Brigadier devoted his retirement years to the study and history of Artillery. His greatest works being the monumental two volume history of the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich. Amongst the books he wrote are; - The Royal Arsenal Woolwich - Artillery: Its Origin, Heyday and Decline - Clubs to Cannon: Warfare and Weapons Before the Introduction of Gunpowder - English artillery, 1326-1716, being the history of artillery in this country prior to the formation of the Royal Regiment of Artillery Brigadier Hogg died in the first quarter of 1979, at Greenwich, Greater London, at the age of 91 years The medals, all mounted swing-style, as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Note: The attached illustration of his full-size medals is here included for attribution and reference purposes only. The full-size medals being for sale separately Condition: GVF

An attributed 'Battle of Arras' Great War gallantry and campaign miniature medal group of 6: Driver Richard Collins, Royal Artillery late 48th Brigade Royal Field Artillery - Military Medal. GV first issue - British War Medal. Silver issue - Interallied Victory Medal - Defence Medal - Cadet Forces Long Service Medal. GVI issue - France: Cross of War with Palm (Croix De Guerre avec palm). Reverse dated 1918 Important: Military Medal verified as published in London Gazette issue of 18 June 1917, and the recipients extant service papers (available and accessible from The National Archives) confirm that the award was for the Battle of Arras The MM's published in the London Gazette issue of 18 June 1917, pertain to recommendations made for gallantry during the Battle of Arras, including the Battle of the 'Scarpe' where 'C' Battery were heavily engaged between 9-12 April 1917 Note: The campaign medal confirmed as the recipients full entitlement of campaign medals for the Great War, per the respective Medal Index Card and campaign medal rolls (ref WO 329/46) the latter compiled and signed at Woolwich, 17 January 1920 Richard Collins, the son of Henry Collins & Elizabeth Ann Collins (nee Ayre), was born at Ryhope, Co Durham, England on 13 February 1896. The 1911 national Census for England and Wales, records the famioy then residing at 44 Seaview, Grangetown, Sunderland, with Richard, only 15 years of age described as a 'Pony Driver in Coal Pit', showing that like his father before him, he was destined for a life as a 'Coal Miner'. Richard enlisted for the British Army at Sunderland on 13 March 1915, at which time he was 19 years 1 month of age. At enlistment his residence was given as 44 Seaview, Grangetown, Sunderland, and employment as 'Miner'. After enlistment he was posted to the 160th (Wearside) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. Driver Collins first entered theatre of war 'France' on 2 January 1916, and is recorded to have served in France through to 21 July 1918; he secondly again served overseas in France between 5 August 1918 through to 8 January 1919. Richard returned to England on 9 January 1919. At discharge his forwarding address being, 27 Ocean Road, Grangetown, Sunderland. Condition: GVF The medals swing-mounted and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting brooch retaining the original long pin and clasp fittings Note: The item here listed for sale is only the miniature medal group of 6, The recipients full-size medals are not here included in this item being offered for sale, and the illustrations of the full-size medals are only shown for provenance and reference purposes Condition: EF

An attributed 'Brace' of awards for distinguished services during the Second World War: Captain-Commandant of Reserve, Edgard Emile Telesphore Rene Lefevre - Belgium: Order of the Crown. 4th Class 'Officier'. With Silver 'L' Palm & silk rosette - Belgium: Cross of War 1940 (Croix de Guerre). Leopold rev & Bronze 'L' Palm Note: Sold together with original official award 'Brevet', this named and dated 3 February 1949, with citation in French language as under; Quote, Se consacra au sein d'un Service de Renseignements et d'Action a une lutte opiniatre contre l'ennemi et realisa a l'entiere satisfaction de ses chefs les missions dont il fut charge. Arrete et detenu durant 16 mois, garda une attitude pleine de dignite se montrant ainsi digne de la confiance de ses chefs Unquote. Gist of the citation is that Capitaine Commandant Edgar E.T.R. Lefevre, who held a commission in the 'Reserve' was devoted to maintaining an active role in resisting the enemy through his intelligence work and specified missions. Subsequently arrested, he spent 16 months interred for his acts of resistance, during which time he maintained his dignity to the satisfaction of his compatriots Both medal ribands fitted with two-pronged mounting pns, or 'epingles', as worn in the Belgian style Condition: Medals EF

An attributed 'Ceylon Colony' World Wars' miniature medal group of 6: Captain John William Thompson, Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps late Gordon Highlanders, Kings Own Scottish Borderers and 7th Battalion Queens Own Cameron Highlanders - 1914-15 Star - British War Medal (with swivel suspension) - Interallied Victory Medal. With MID emblem - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GV bar 'Ceylon' & further service bar John William Thompson first entered an active theatre of war when he embarked for France on 8 July 1915. He is thought to have served with 7th Battalion Cameron Highlanders (this battalion landed at Boulougne on 9 July, 1915) prior to being commissioned in 1917 and thereafter serving with 5th Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers, and later 52nd Gordon Highlanders. Post war he worked and lived in Ceylon, whereat he served with the Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps, earning an Efficiency Medal and clasp as well as Second World War campaign medals for being mobilized for the defence of Ceylon from Japanese attack Medals are mounted swing-style 'as worn' suspended from contemporary ribands hanging from a pin-brooch. Note: The item here offered for sale are the miniature medals only. The item does not, repeat include, the full-size medals which images have only here been included in item description for reference / provenance purposes Condition: VF

An attributed 'Defence of Antwerp' Belgian Artilleryman's documented 'Cross of Fire' gallantry & campaign meal group of 4: Corporal Armand Adolphe Lietart, 4th Arillery Regiment late 10th Artillery Regiment, Belgian Army - Belgium: War Cross 1914-1918 with citation 'Palm' (Croix De Guerre avec-Palme) - Belgium: Cross of Fire (Croix De Feu) 1914-1918 - Belgium: Interallied Victory Medal 1914-1918 - Belgium: Commemorative Medal 1914-1918 Sold together with below original ephemera; - Vetarans card of the 'Cross of Fire'. With photograph & service details - Driving License for a Motorcycle with recipients photo and details - ID card with photo dated 1935 'Carte De Societaire' - 9 x Postcard size photographs all in Artillery uniform 1913-1918, some with notes Armand Adolphe Lietart, was born in Belgium on 21 June 1893. During the Great War he served in the Artuillery, seeing front line active service as under; 04/08/1914 - 10/10/1914: Garrison Artillery at Fortress of Anvers (Antwerp) 20/06/1916 - 24/12/1916: 4th Regiment of Artillery 25/12/1916 - 07/07/1917: 10th Regiment of Artillery 13/11/1917 - 09/12/1917: 10th Regiment of Artillery 10/12/2017 - 11/11/1918: 4th Regiment of Artillery Important: The gap in service between 10 October 1914-1916 - 20 June 1916, is an indication that Corporal Lietart was interned during that time in neutral neighbouring Netherlands, to which country an estimated 30,000 Belgian troops who had been serving at the defence of Antwerp, moved to when the City of Antwerp capitulated to the German Army on 10 October 1914. In addition to his decoration and medals, Armand also qualified for 4 x Frontline Chevrons, and in a photograph is shown wearing his CDG with emblem riband and a unit 'Fourragere' Condition: GVF

An attributed 'Double Gallantry' Great War medal group of 4 to a Flemish soldier. for gallantry at 'Drie Grachten' (Three Canals), Merkem, Flanders, in 1918: Private Prosper De Bremacker, Belgian Army The grouping is mounted on contemporary board, for display in the Belgian style - the medals attached by their original silk ribands on 'epingles' to the large award 'Brevet' for the Military Decoration (Article IV) The group comprises; - Belgium: Military Decoration (Article IV). 2nd Class award. Albert issue & silver 'A' Palm - Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918. King Albert 'A' rev. Riband with Bronze 'A' Palm - Belgium: Interallied Victory Medal - Belgium: Commemorative Medal 1914-1918 Important: The act of gallantry was performed at 'Dri Grachten' (Three Canals), in the sector of Merkem, Flanders, Belgium, on 9 October 1918 The award 'Brevet' for the Militaire Eeretecken der 2 Klasse (art 4) met Palm, with Oorlogkruis (Cross of War) was issued by Royal Decree No 7019 on 31 March 1920, with citation, in Flemish (Dutch) language as under; Quote, Zeer goed soldat die gedurendezijne 43 maand aanwezigheid op het front proef van moed en toewijding heeft gegeven. Werd zeer zivaar gekwetst toen hij op wacht was in eerie overdekking van den sector van Drie Grachten Unquote. Gist of the translated citation, is; Quote, A very good soldier who has displayed courage and devotion during his 43 month presence on the frontline. He was severely wounded while on duty in the region of the 'Drie Grachten' sector Unquote Not that this is a large display item, requiring special packaging, which is reflected in the postage quote - if additional packaging is required to your destination, any additional cost will be advised prior to dispatch Condition: Medals GVF

An attributed 'Dubliners' Palestine and long service medal pair to an Irishman: British Constable T.C. Roberts, Palestine Police - GSM 1918. GVI type II 'Palestine 1945-48' (4360 B.Const T.C. Roberts. Pal Police) - Special Constabulary Faithful Service Medal. EIIR issue (Thomas C. Roberts.) Important: Entitlement to GSM and clasp is confirmed in the respective medal roll (reference WO 100/546) where it is shown he qualified for the GSM and clasp on 25 July 1947, and served with the Palestine Police through to the end of the British Mandate there in 1948 Notes with the medals attribute the receipient as having served at HQ Jerusalem, and that on his return to the United Kindom he served with the Special Constabulary in London. At one time he was a resident of 25 George Park Avenue, Tahney, Dublin, Eire Condition: EF

An attributed 'Highland Officer's hard fighting - wounded having successfully leading two bayonet charges - 'World Wars' gallantry and campaign miniature medal group of 8: Colonel George MacDonald, M.C., late 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - Military Cross. GV issue - 1914-15 Star - British War Medal. Silver issue - Interallied Victory Medal. With Mention in Despatches 'Oakleaves' emblem - The 1939-1945 Star - The France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. With Mention-in-Despatches oakleaf emblem Important: The 3 x decorations confirmed published in the London Gazette, with recommendations (where known) as under; Military Cross: London Gazette 30 March 1916 (as Lieutenant, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders) Quote, Lieutenant George McDonald, 1st Battalion, The Gordon Highlanders For conspicuous gallantry during operations. He twice led up reinforcements at a critical moment in the attack, and thus enabled the assault to be pushed home. Though slightly wounded he kept command of his company till the end of the operations, frequently going back over the open to report to Battalion Headquarters. Unquote. Mention-in-Despatches: London Gazette 11 November 1917 Mention-in-Despatches: London Gazette 4 April 1946 (originally recommended for an O.B.E.) Quote, Col MACDONALD is an offr of long service and past experience who, after holding senior staff appts, has commanded a W.O.S.B. during the past two years. For the past three months he has commanded the only W.O.S.B. in 21 A Gp. This he has done with distinction. In addition he has given liberal cooperation in Sub Area matters generally and in this respect he has been an outstanding C.O. His service thoroughly merits recognition, not only on account of his ceaseless devotion to duty but also because of the inspiration he has given to both Staff and candidates. Unquote Important: The 3 x decorations confirmed published in the London Gazette, with recommendations (where known) as under; Military Cross: London Gazette 30 March 1916 (as Lieutenant, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders) Quote, Lieutenant George McDonald, 1st Battalion, The Gordon Highlanders For conspicuous gallantry during operations. He twice led up reinforcements at a critical moment in the attack, and thus enabled the assault to be pushed home. Though slightly wounded he kept command of his company till the end of the operations, frequently going back over the open to report to Battalion Headquarters. Unquote. Mention-in-Despatches: London Gazette 11 November 1917 Mention-in-Despatches: London Gazette 4 April 1946 (originally recommended for an O.B.E.) Quote, Col MACDONALD is an offr of long service and past experience who, after holding senior staff appts, has commanded a W.O.S.B. during the past two years. For the past three months he has commanded the only W.O.S.B. in 21 A Gp. This he has done with distinction. In addition he has given liberal cooperation in Sub Area matters generally and in this respect he has been an outstanding C.O. His service thoroughly merits recognition, not only on account of his ceaseless devotion to duty but also because of the inspiration he has given to both Staff and candidates. Unquote The Military Cross was an 'Immediate Award' for leading 'C' Company, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders in the 'Battle of the Bluff' located near the Ypres-Comines Canal on the Ypres Salient. The Battalion War Diary contains a 'Special Report' on the action of 3 March 1916, and is well worth the reading in it's entirity to understand fully the role and services of Lieutenant MacDonald. The losses to 1/Gordons, on 3 March 1916, was an estimated 239 x 'All-Ramks' killed, missing and wounded, of which 148 x were recorded as 'Killed-in-Action - Lieutenant MacDonald being recorded as slightly wounded. The immediate regimental awards for the battle comprised; 1 x DSO, 2 X M.C.'s and 3 x D.C.M.'s, all of which were announced in battalion orders between 18-19 March 1916 (the date engraved on the MC is the date when MacDonald was informed of his hard earned). The decoration was subsequently personally presented to o Lieutenant MacDonald by H.M. King George V at Buckingham Palace ,on 10 April 1916 (The Times refers) George MacDonald, the son of Robert Falconer Macdonald (an Architect) and Mary MacDonald, was born in Plumstead, Kent, England circa 1895. He was a scion of a distinguished Scottish family from Aberdeenshire, his Grandfather being the famous Scottish author and poet, The Reverend George MacDonald (whose fantasy novels were the inspiration for Lewis Carroll) . The family resided at 59, Harrington Gardens, South Kensington, London. After an education at Charterhouse public school, George obtained a commission in the British Army, and a career as a regimental officer in the Gordon Highlanders. His Medal Index Card (held at The National Archives) confirms his entitlement to all 3 x Great War campaign medals and that he first entered theatre of war 'France' on 27 December 1914 The medals court-mounted and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting brooch retaining the original long stout pin and clasp fittings The medals professionally court-mounted and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting brooch retaining the original long stout pin and clasp fittings, and with suppliers logo ' Spink & Son' Note: The item here listed for sale is only the miniature medal group of 8, the recipients full-size medals are not here included in this item being offered for sale, and the illustrations of the full-size medals are only shown for provenance and reference purposes Condition: VF

An attributed ?Rare to Regiment? MID miniature campaign medal group of 8: Lt-Cpl George Ernest Claudius Ash, 1st Bn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, late Officer Commanding 1st Battalion Malay Regiment & 3rd Battalion Federated Malay States Vol Force - The 1939-45 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal (uniface) - GSM 1918. GVI with ?M.I.D.? oakleaf & ?Malaya? - Korea Medal - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp ?Korea? - Coronation Medal 1953 M.I.D.: The award of the Mention-in-Despatches? was in respect of ?Distinguished services in the field in Malaya? as published in the London Gazette issue of 5 April 1949 Note: The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders did not deploy as a unit to Malaya during the ?Emergency?, the medal with clasp 'Malaya' only being awarded to those serving there on secondment. The medal to Major Ash being an especially rare regimental issue with the inclusion of the ?Mention-in-Despatches? award George Ernest Claudius Ash, the son of Captain & Mrs Ash of Bedford, was born on 8 October 1913. He was educated at Wellington School., Somerset, England. Prior to the Second World War, George was domiciled in the Federated Malay States, where he had been employed since 1935, firstly as a ?School-Master? in Singapore, and latterly as an Motor Engineer and then Accountant with Borneo Motors of Seremban, (Negeri Sembilan) . On 26 May, 1939, he married in Singapore Colony, to Bertha Marie Scheiss, a Swiss national. In November 1939, George was granted a temporary commission as a Second Lieutenant in the 3rd Battalion Federated Malay States Volunteer Force (The Straits Times issue of 5 November, 1939, refers). Geoirge enlisted in the British Army in May 1940, and later commissioned into the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on 30th November 1940. He served on attachment with the Northumberland Fusiliers in the UK from December 1941 until 1944, when he shipped-out to India, subsequently seeing active service during the Burma campaign. He moved to Malaya in 1946, where he served on attachment, in command of 1st Battalion Malay Regiment . George remained in Malaya through 1948. In 1950 he joined the 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in Hong Kong, and subsequently served with the battalion in Korea during the Korean War, where he is recorded as having been commanding Headquarters Company. Further overseas service with the Argylls took Major Ash to British Guiana in 1954, before becoming an instructor at the Support Weapons Wing at Netheravon later in the same year. His final posting was to the WAR Office Selection Board, and he retired in 1961, at which time he was granted the Honorary rank of Lt Col . George Ash is recorded as having died at Newbury, Berkshire, England sometime in the 'Second Quarter' of 1992 The medals professionally mounted in the swing-style and ?as-worn? by the recipient suspended on silk ribands. The medal mounting bar retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Important: The item here being sold is as described above, and are the un-named miniature medals only ? the recipient?s full-size named medals are not, repeat not, here included in the sale, and are only here shown illustrated for reference and attribution purposes Condition: GVF

An attributed Air Crew Europe Star group of 4: Sergeant Harry Bailey, Royal Air Force - The 1939-45 Star - The Air Crew Europe Star - Defence Medal - War Medal All medals are Royal Mint struck & un-named as issued, each supended from contemporary 'pinked' ribbons as typically issued to Royal Air Force personnel The grouping sold together with; - Original 'Air Council' transmittal letter, with all 4 x medals marked - R.A.F.A. enamelled pin-back badge (mounted on Defence medal riband) - 2 x b&w annotated photographs of recipient circa 1940 in RAF uniform Note: At the bottom of the Air Council medal transmittal letter someone has pencilled iin capital letters the attribution 'Sgt Harry Bailey R.A.F. - Bomber Command, Severe Head Wound'. The photographs both include contemporary handwritten inscriptions signed by 'Harry', sent to his sweetheart or wife 'To my Yorkshire Rose, Eunice'. The photograph of 'Harry; in his R.A.F. blues and forage cap (prior to being promoted) is dated 1940 Condition: The medals GVF

An attributed and documented overseas \'India Service\' pair of Second World War campaign medals: Leading Aircraftsman A.D. Dolan, R.A.F. Station Delhi, South East Asia Command - Defence Medal - War Medal These are the awards of 1633765 Leading Aircraftsman A.D. Dolan, who was based at R.A.F. Station. Delhi, India, (then part of South East Asia Command) during the Second World War. His location and service details we know due to the extant service ephemera below itemised which is sold together with the medals; A. Recipients ID Tags, showing name, service number, service and religion B. Card box of issue addressed to A.D. Dolan Esq, 195 May Lane, Kings Heath, Birmingham 14 C. Medal transmittal letter from the Air Council D. Official letter forwarding the Defence Medal ribbon to him addressed to R.A.F. Station Delhi E. Royal Air Force medal \'tciker tapes\' with recipients number and rank showing entitlement to Defence & War Medals only Condition: Medals EF

An attributed Belfast Doctors family campaign group of 6 x miniature medals, including a \'Brace\' of Mention-in-Despatches: Captain William George Bateson, Royal Army Medical Corps - India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. With Mention-in-Despatches Oakleaf emblem on riband The awards of the Mention-in-Despatches, were published in the London Gazette as under; a. 20 December 1940, in respect of \'Distinguished Services in connection with operations in the field, March-June 1940\' b. 22 March 1945, in respect of \'Gallant and Distinguished Services in North West Europe\'. William George Bateson was born on 30 November 1911. After graduation from Queens University, Belfast, in 1934he obtained a Short Service Commission in the Royal Army Medical Corps, and subsequently served on the North West Frontier of India during the Waziriztan Operations of 1936-37. During his service on the North West Frontier he was serving with the 18th Field Ambulance (medal and clasp confirmed per the respective medal roll ref WO 100/499 ). The aforementioned medal roll with notations showing that he resigned his SSC on 1 January 1939, and thereafter resided at; Mullswood, Balmoral, Belfast, Northern Ireland - the same address which was shown for many years in the British Medical Register. He was recalled to the British Army for srervice during the Second World War during which he served with the B.E.F. in France 1940, as well as during the subsequent Burma and North West Europe campaigns. After demobilization he returned to general medical practise in Belfast Sold together with copied MID entries from the London Gazette that will be sent to the buyer by email attachment The group mounted as-worn in the swing style. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Important: The recipients full-size medals (not here included for sale with this lot) are being offered for sale separetly on the website. The illustration here showing both his full-size and miniature medals together is only shown for attrrbution and reference purposes only Condition: GVF

An attributed British India Volunteer Officers campaign and long service miniature medal group of 6: Lieutenant Charles Kenneth Nicholl, V.D., Calcutta Light Horse (Auxiliary Force India), late 34th Poona Horse, Indian Army - 1914-15 Star - British War Medal. Silver issue (with swivel suspender) - Interallied Victory Medal - 1937 Coronation Medal - Indian Volunteer Forces Decoration. GV issue - Volunteer Force Long Service Medal. GV issue Note: The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Important: The first five medals all confirmed as issued as under; - Campaign medal trio: Medal Index Card accessible at The National Archives - Indian Volunteer Forces Decoration: Gazette of India issue of 11 June 1927 - 1937 Coronation Medal: Reference the Medal Roll Important: The first five medals all confirmed as issued as under; - Campaign medal trio: Medal Index Card accessible at The National Archives - Indian Volunteer Forces Decoration: Gazette of India issue of 11 June 1927 - 1937 Coronation Medal: Reference the Medal Roll Charles Kenneth Nicholl was a native of Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born in 1889. His father, Charles Nicholl, was a Mercantile Clerk who had been born and subsequently worked in India. Charles Kenneth Nicholl worked for many years in Calcutta, Bengal, where he was employed as a Merchant Charles Nicholl saw extensive campaign service during the Great War, his recorded 'War Services' form the Indian Army List showing; North West Frontier of India, December 1914 to March 1915; France, April 1915 to March 1918; Palestine, March 1918 to 11 November 1918 Important: The item here listed for sale are the miniature medals only described above. The lot does not include the recipients full-size medals, whcih we have here illustrated for p attribution, provenance and reference purposes only Condition: VF

An attributed Canadian Far East Prisoner of War campaign medal group of 5 together with the associated officially named Memorial Cross awarded to the recipients widow: Private John Hoosha, Winnipeg Grenadiers - The 1939-45 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal: Canadian issue in silver - Canada: Volunteer Service Medal with 'Overseas' clasp - War Medal: Canadian issue in silver - Canada: Memorial Cross. EIIR issue (H-6076 Pte. J. Hoosha.) Sold together with; - Original case of issue for the Memorial Cross - Original cloth 'HK' shoulder patch, issued to surviving Canadian FEPOW's in 1945 - Medal riband bar. 1939-45 & Pacific Star ribands & CVSM with maple leaf emblem - Canada: General Service lapel pin. Silver, numbered 783140. With reverse fittings - Canadian Legion: Past Officer (J. Hoosha West Kildonan (Man & N.W.Ont No 30)) - Canadian Legion: For Merit (J. Hoosha West Kildonan (Man & N.W.Ont No 30)) - Canadian Legion: Kings Crown 'British Empire Service League'. With reverse fittings - Canadian Legion: Gilt enamelled lapel pin. EIIR Crown. With reverse fittings - Canadian Legion: EIIR Crown - different strike than above. With reverse fittings Important: Private John Hoosha, confirmed captured at fall of Hong Kong Colony on 25 December 1941. John survived incarceration as a FEPOW only to die under tragic circumstances on 17 July 1968, as a direct result of the long lingering affects of his wartime experience as a prisoner of war in Hong Kong, and as recognized by the award of the Memorial Cross to his surviving next of kin Note: Refer to the book 'The Forces and the Faces' (Duane Duff, 2011 ) wherein the recorded interviews with John Hoosha (recorded in the 1950's) are a rich source of anecdotes and detailed insight into the wartime experiences and life of John Hoosha during his years of captivity as a Far East Prisoner of War John Hoosha was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in January 1912, and was working as a cook for the Manitoba Department of Highways at the time of the outbreak of hostilities in September 1939. Enlisting in the Winnipeg Grenadiers, he served for 16 months in Jamaica and Bermuda before being embarked for Hong Kong in October 1941 What followed in the desperate struggle to defend the colony that December resulted in the decimation of the regiment?s ranks - one of its number, Company Sergeant-Major John Osborn, winning the Victoria Cross for his gallantry in the fighting on 19 December. For his own part, Hoosha was among those to be taken prisoner and, as verified by his War Crimes Office interview on being released in September 1945, he was witness to some of the more unpleasant aspects of Japanese hospitality - thus mention of him seeing Major Atkinson and Captain Norris being beaten and kicked, in addition to a Medical Orderly. Awarded Canadian Dollars $81 in respect of loss of personal possessions while a P.O.W., including his gold signet ring and wrist watch, Hoosha was discharged back in Winnipeg in April 1946; sold with copied service papers and P.O.W. correspondence, including a copy of his War Crimes Office interview. The paperwork is 'heavy' and is reflected in the postage quote to receive this lot including the copious copied paperwork The campaign medals mounted in the court-style. The reverse for the mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About GVF

An attributed Ceylon residents \'double honours\' miniature medal group of 5: Lieutenant Roger Colin Kerr M.B.E., M.C., Royal Field Artillery, Special Reserve, attached B/165th Brigade - Order of the British Empire (Civil Division). Members breast badge. 2nd Type - Military Cross. GV first issue - British War Medal (with svivel suspension) - Interallied Victory Medal - Defence Medal Important: The awards of the MBE and MC were published in the London Gazette as under; 1. M.B.E.: London Gazette of 7 June 1951 2. M.C.: Citation published in the Supplement to the London Gazette of 11 January 1919 The published citation of the Military Cross, states; Quote, For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a concentrated bombardment on the battery, a shell hit some ammunitioa in one of the pits, setting the camouflage and ammunition on fire. This officer rushed to the place, and in face of the danger from enemy shell fire and bursting ammunition succeeded in extinguishing the fire, saving the other ammunition and probable damage to the gun. Unquote. The recipients Medal index Card shows that he was entitled to only 2 x campaign medals for his services during the Great War. He first entered theatre of war \'France\' on 11 April 1918. The forwarding address shown on his Medal Index Card is; C/O The Colombo Commercial Company Ltd, Colombo, Ceylon. Roger Kerr appears to have been a long term resident of Colombo, Ceylon as his M.B.E. was awarded in respect of his services as \'Chairman\' of the Talbot House Club, Colombo, Ceylon in 1951. Presumably the Coronation medal was also awarded to him in respect of his services in Ceylon The group mounted in the swing-style, and \'as-worn\' by the recipient, suspended from contemporary silk weave ribands. The mounting brooch retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Note: Only the miniature medals are here offered for sale in this lot. The illustration showing both the full-size and the miniature medals together is for attribution and reference only Condition: GVF

An attributed former 'Guardsman's' Military Cross group of 7: Lieutenant H. Young, M.C., Royal Lancaster Regiment, late Grenadier Guards - Military Cross GV - QSA with 6 claps 'Belmont' 'MR' 'Drief' 'Joh' 'DHi' 'Belfast' - Kings South Africa Medal with 2 usual dated clasps - 1914 Star. No clasp - British War Medal. Silver issue - Allied Victory Medal - Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GV issue Note: The group prefessionally court mounted with makers label 'J.R. Gaunt, 60 Conduit Street ' To the King'' and almost certainly as worn by the recipient The recipient Herbert Young was a long serving professional soldier who served as a senior NCO of the Grenadier Guards prior to the Great War. He started the Great War as a Company Sergeant Major with the Grenadier Guards (he was with the Guards when he entered France and Flanders in 1914) and was subsequently commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 8th Battalion King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, with which regiment he earned a Military Cross for gallantry in the field. Herbert Young's Military Cross citation was published in the Supplement to the London Gazette of 18 July 1917; Quote, 2nd Lt. Herbert Young, R. Lan. R. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the advance was held up he displayed great courage and initiative in reorganising the whole position, despite heavy machine gun and rifle fire. He was wounded early in the day, but continued to superintend until relieved. Unquote. Condition: GVF

An attributed former Regimental Sergeant Major's campaign, commemorative and long service miniature medal medal group of 9: Major William Vernon Tully, 9th Lancers, late Royal Artillery - British War Medal: Silver issue - Interallied Victory Medal - The 1939-45 Star - The Africa Star. With original '8th Army' clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Coronation Medal 1937 - Military LS&GC Medal. GV first issue issue Sold together with; - Wire bullion blazer badge of the 9th Lancers Note: The miniatures are all contemporary issues. All except the Interallied Victory Medal and campaign stars being silver William Vernon Tully, son of Thomas and Alice Tully, was a native of London, where he was born at 7 Belgrave Street, Stepney, on 18 March 1898. By 1911, he was residing in East Ham, London, Essex, with his parents and siblings. At the age of only 16 years and 4 months, William attested for the Territorial Force at Woolwich on 7 August 1914. After service with the Royal Field Artillery, and 9th Lancers (his Medal Idex Card refers) he attested for 'The Regular Army' - and a career with the 9th Lancers - att Stratford, England, on 3 March 1920. He was awarded the L.S. & G.C. medal in 1934 and was commissioned as Lieutenant and Quartermaster on 23 June 1935. Major Tully died on 10 March 1978 The below following obituary (with a photograph) of Major Tully was published in 'The 9th/12 Royal Lancers Regimental Journal; Quote, Major W.V. Tully Many old 9th Lancers will be sad to learn of the death of Will Tully who joined the regiment during the First World War In Palestine in the early 1920's he was in the Signal Troop and became an expert with the Heliograph. He was reputed to have passed a message some 30 odd miles with that equipment which was believed to be a record In India he became Squadron Sgt. Major of 'A' Squadron. Always having a very smart and efficient appearance. He was to succeed R.S.M. McIntyre as Regimental Sgt. Major in Edinburgh. At Tidworth Horse Show 1936 he was put in charge of the 9th Lancers Lorry Driving Team, and to show his versatility, the Regimental Team won the Southern Command Driving Competition In June 1935 he became Quarter Master and had the hard job of dealing with the Change of Equipment from Horse to Armour and, then of mobilization in 1939 After the fighting in France, he carried on in the Western Desert of Egypt with his usual efficiency until 1943 when, ill health forced him to return to the Delta. His last job was Quarter Master to the R.A.C. Gunnery School at Lulworth Will Tully, always smart, was a great 9th Lancer, who set a high standard and excellent example to the young Our sympathy goes to his family who survive him Unquote. The miniature medals mounted 'as-worn' in the swing style. The medal mounting bar has had the hinged pin and clasp fittings removed to facilitate framed displaying at some time Important: The attached images of the recipients named & full-size medals are for illustrative / attribution and provenance purposes only, they are not included in the sale. The item here offered for sale are the miniature medals and blazer badge only Condition: GVF

An attributed Great War and \'Post-War\' campaign and long service group of 3: Trooper Charles Reginald Beck, Guards Machine Gun Regiment, late 2nd Life Guards and later Special Constabulary - British War Medal. Silver issue - Interallied Victory Medal - Special Contabulary Faithful Service Medal. GV coinage head issue Charles Reginald Beck, was a native of Atherstone, Warwickshire, where he lived at 125 Long Street, with his family (including older brother Thomas Edward whose medals are being sold separately on this website). He attested for service with the British Army at Coventry on 10 February 1915, and joined the 2nd Life Guards (Household Cavalry two days later on 12 February 1915.). At the time of his enlistment he described himself as being a \'Farmer\' and was 19 years and 40 days of age. He served with the 2nd Life Guards through to 10 May 1918, on which latter date he transferred to the \'Machine Gun Guards\'. He served overseas in \'France and Flanders\' with 2nd Life Guards between 13 April - 22 November 1917, and was a qualified \'Machine-Gunner\' Above details confirmed from the large set of accessible on-line service records available through the Ancestry website The medal group mounted in the swing-style and \'as-worn\' by the recipient. The medals all suspended from contemporary silk weave ribands. The mounting brooch bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Important: The recipients full-size medals (not here included for sale with this lot) are being offered for sale separetly on the website. The illustration here showing both his full-size and miniature medals together is shown for attrrbution and reference purposes only Condition: VF

An attributed Gunner Officer\'s \'Burma Star\' & Long Service medal group of 5: Lieutenant-Colonel Peter J. W. Wells, Royal Regiment of Artillery late 57th (East Surrey) Anti-Tank Regiment, East Surrey Regiment & formerly Cadet Sergeant, Bromsgrove School Comprising - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp - The Burma Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Decoration. GVI first type with integral \'Territorial\' bar. Reverse dated \'1947\' Efficiency Decoration: The award was published in the London Gazette issue of, 27 May 1947, wherein the recipient is shown as Maj. (Hon. Lt.-Col.) P. J. W. WELLS (53059). The medals sold together with: - Original silk five space medal riband bar on buckram, removed form recipients uniform - Customised hinged trinket wooden box with paper inked label \'Peter J. W. Wells Military Medals\' Note: Due to \'weight\' we will not be posting / sending the wooden box overseas (medals and ribands only) Mounted as-worn in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Peter J. W. Wells, was first commissioned 2nd Lieutenant on, 11 May 1932, when he was posted to the 5th Battalion East Surry Regiment. Prior to being commissioned Peter held the rank of Cadet Sergeant, Bromsgrove School Contingent, Junior Division, Officer Training Corps. On , 28 November 1938, Captain Wells was posted to the 57th (East Surrey) Anti-Tank Regiment from the East Surrey Regiment on 28 November 1938. From 1939, he appears in the Army Lists holding the rank of Major. See the \'Bromsgrovian\' issue for January 1971, for an obituary of the recipient Condition: About GVF

An attributed Indian Army 'East African' campaign group of 7: Captain J.L. Kenny, M.B.E., Indian Miscellaneous List - Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). Military Division type 1 - 1914-15 Star - British War Medal (with swivel suspender) - Allied Victory Medal with Oakleaves emblem denoting 'Mention-in-Despatches' - 1911 Delhi Durbar Medal. Silver issue (with swivel susepnder) - Military Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. GV first issue (with swivel suspender) - Meritorious Service Medal. GV first issue (with swivel suspender.) Note: The group mounted swing style from contemporary ribands suspended from a brooch bar, and almost certainly as worn by the recipient The award of the MBE (Military) to Assistant Commissary and Lieutenant James Leonard Kenny, Indian Miscellaneous List was published in the Supplement of the London Gazette dated 3 June 1924. During the Great War the recipient appears to have served his entire overeaseas service in East Africa. Reference the 1924 IA List Supplement he is shown his 'War Services; are shown as; 'Operations in British, German and Portuguese East Africa, Nyasaland and Northern Rhodesia between 29th September 1914 to 20th November 1920'. His MIC further records that he served on the 'General Headquarters Staff East African Field Force' for the duration. For his services in East Africa the recipient was decorated with an 'Immediate' award of the Meritorious Service Medal (LG 29 August 1918) to add to the earlier award of a Mention-in-Despatches (LG 30 June 1916) Condition: VF

An attributed Indian Army gold miniature D.S.O. and campaign medal group of 9: Brigadier Robert Clarence Wellesley Lukin, D.S.O., Indian Army, late Hodson?s Horse - Distinguished Service Order. GV issue gold & enamel. With integral top bar - IGS 1895. ?Relief of Chitral 1895? ?Punjab Frontier 1897-8? ?Tirah 1897-8? - QSA Medal. ?Cape Colony? ?OFS? ?Transvaal? ?SA 1901? ?SA 1902? - 1914 Star. With dated clasp - British War Medal. Silver issue - Interallied Victory Medal. With M.I.D. oak leaves emablem - India General Service 1908. GV first issue ?Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919? - General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp ?Iraq? Important: The awards of the D.S.O. and the Mention-in-Despatches were published in the London Gazette as under; - D.S.O.: 23 June 1915 - M.I.D.: 31 May 1915 Robert Clarence Wellesley Lukin, the son of Colonel Lukin of the Madras Army was born on 22 December 1870. After attending Sandhurst he was gazetted a 2nd Lieutenant in the Yorkshire Light Infantry, May 1890 and joined the regiment in India in September. Promoted to Lieutenant in May 1892, he was posted to the 9th Bengal Lancers (Hodson?s Horse) in June as an Officiating Squadron Officer. With the unit he saw action in the Chitral campaign of 1895 and the Tirah campaign of 1897-98, in the latter serving in the Bara Valley operations, 7-14 December 1897. In May 1901 he was promoted to Captain. Posted to South Africa, he served in the Boer War as a Captain in the 32nd Squdron (Lancashire Hussars) Imperial Yeomanry, 30 November 1900-31 May 1902. He was promoted to Major in 1908 and was D.A.A.G. India, March 1913-September 1914 and D.A.A.G. with the Indian Corps in France, September 1914-September 1915. During his tenure in this post he was mentioned in despatches and awarded the Distinguished Service Order. Posted as A.Q.M.G. September 1915-July 1916, he was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel in May 1916 and attained the rank of Temporary Brigadier-General in September 1918. Lukin was promoted to Colonel in 1920. After serving in the Afghan War 1919 and the Arab rebellion, 1919-20, he retired in 1922. His final address was given as Lockram House, near Mortimer, Berkshire. Brigadier-General Lukin died on 23 October 1955 The medals professionally court-mounted and as-worn by the recipient Sold with photocopy photograph of recipient in uniform with medals up, and photocopy of recipients Warrant for the DSO Condition: About EF

An attributed Indian Army MVO group of 6: Lieutenant-Colonel A.H. Buist, M.V.O., late Commandant, Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides - Member Royal Victorian Order (4th class badge). Silver & enamel - India General Service Medal 1895. Silver 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' - 1914 Star. With dated clasp - War Medal - Allied Victory Medal with Oakleaves emblem denoting Mention-in-Despatches - 1911 Delhi Durbar Medal Note: The group mounted swing style suspended form contemporary ribands from a bar bearing makers marks 'The G & S Co, 112 Regent St, London', and almost certainly 'as worn' by the recipient The MVO was awarded for his services during their majesties royal tour of India in winter 1911-12 The award of the 1914 Star which was named to the Corps of Guides is extremely rare, and possibly even unique. At the time of earning his 1914 Star, Major Buist was attached to the 129th Baluchis and is confirmed as having first entered France and Flanders on 7 November 1914 Lieutenant-Colonel Buist died on 28 June 1946. The Times on 27 July 1946, contained the below following obituary; Quote, Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur Hunter Buist M.V.O., who died at Hove on June 28 at the age of 75, was the fifth son of Major-General D.S. Buist. Six of the eight sons were in the Army. Born at Perth and educated at Edinburgh Academy, he joined the Royal Scots Fusiliers in 1891, and in 1899 was transferred to Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides Infantry. He served in the N.W. Frontier of India campaign of 1897-98, including the Tochi Field Force, with The Royal Scots Fusilers; he was in France in 1914 with the 7th Indian Division and subsequently commanded the Guides Infantry in Palestine in Allenby's campaign. "Buster," as he was known to all his friends, was a most loveable character. He possessed great personality, was universally popular, was always cheery and was young at heart. He excelled at all games which came naturally to him and yet did not know the meaning of the word ''side.'' Indeed his outstanding quality was his modesty It was acknowledged, generally, that he was one of the finest British Polo players of his day. As an example, in 1899 in the final of the Punjab polo tournament at Lahore the Guides (C.W. Carey, F. Davies, Buist and G.B. Hodson) were opposed by the famous Patiala team, which included Pritam Singh, the Maharaja, Chanda Singh and the great Hira Singh. The Guides beaten comfortably a team in a previous round that later won the Inter-Regimental that season. Patiala were so afriad of being beaten that they gambled on on being the far better mounted side, and decided to blot out Buist somehow. They set their No 1 Pritam Singh, to ride off Buist, the opposing No 3, and never leave him for a second or even bother to hit a ball. The ruse was successful as Buist on inferior ponies was unable to shake Pritam Singh off and Patiala won the match after an exciting game. The Maharaja later often spoke of his "tactics" with delight. Buist was a scratch golfer, and won the Northern India golf championship in Gulmarg as a subaltern, a captain and a major. He was as happy playing with a "rabbit" as with a playe rof his own class. At tennis he excelled also, but at his best there was no one in Northern India to extend him, or he might have risen to any height. He was the fourteenth and last Commandant of the Corps of Guides, which was split into two seperate units, Cavalry and Infantry, during the 1914-18 war. In 1900 he married Mary Louisa. the eldest daughter of the late Colonel Sir A.B. Morgan, K.C.B. She died in 1910 Unquote Condition: GVF

An attributed Indian Army Officer\'s \'Battle of Tanga Casualty\' miniature medal group of 6: Commanding Officer 1st (Wellesley\'s) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles & late 13th Rajputs, Indian Army - IGS 1895-1902. EDVII Silver with clasp 'Waziristan 1901-02' - 1914-15 Star - British War Medal. Silver issue - Interallied Victory Medal - Durbar Medal 1903. Silver issue - Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue Note: The 1914-15 Star a scarce India made variant, the medal correctly dated, but with two additional blank scrolls top and bottom (per 1914 Star style) The miniature medals court-mounted and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting board with military tailors label 'Ranken & Co India' the premier military outfitter in British India. The reverse of the mounting bar complete with long stout hinged pin & clasp fittings Medals verification: All campaign medals & clasp confirmed as entitled per the Indian Army List and or respective medal rolls cited below: - IGS 1895-1902: Ref WO 100/75 (11 x medals to BO's 13th Rajputs) - 1914-15 Star: Ref Indian Army List, January 1924 Supplement - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/2389 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/2389 - Durbar Medal 1903. Silver: Ref WO 100/111 (Only 8 x medals to regiment) - Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue: Ref WO 100/400 (Only 10 x medals to regiment) In addition to above, Colonel Cole was also entitled to the War Medal & India Service Medals for service in India during the Second World War, and as evinced by his extant tunic medal riband bar he wore the ribands while in service Note: Only 2 x British Officers of 13th Rajputs were awarded Durbar Medals in 1903 & 1911 respectively, but Lieutenant / Captain B. L. Cole was the only British Officer to receive a 'Brace' of Durbar Medals. The only Indian member of the 13th Rajputs , to earn a 'Brace' of Durbar Medals was Viceroy's Commissioned Officer, Subadar-Major 'Bahadur' Harnam Singh, O.B.I Important: Colonel Cole, was one of the foremost, sources of knowledge and expertse on the martial classes of Rajputana. He served with and lived in Rajputana, for about forty years of his career. A truly remarkable achievement. Such was his extensive services in India, that there is just too much to write in detail here. We would however urge clients to consult the extensive on-line resources in both the United Kingdom, especially the extremely detailed 13th Rajputs Battalion War Diary held at The National Archives, and the former India Office Collections held at The British Library, while in India, the National Archives in Delhi have numerous files in their archives pertaining to various appointments and reports made by Colonel Cole during his long years of service. Colonel Cole's milestones include: - 1921: Author 'The Recruiting Handbook for Rajputana Classes' - 1922-1926: Commandant 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles - 1926: Appointed 'Recruiting Officer', Ajmer, Rajputana - 1929: Officiating Guardian to His Highness the Maharaja of Jaipur - 1932: Retires from Indian Army - 1934: Marriage to Scottish Missionary Doctor, Dr. Margaret Winifred Hume - 1939-1946: Colonel & 'Chief Civil Liaison Officer, Rajputana & Central India' - 1946: Colonel Brian Lytton Cole dies. Ajmer, Rajputana Brian Lytton Cole, son of Henry Hardy Cole (Captain, Royal Engineers, Indian Service) & Catherine Jane Cole (nee Cooper, an Irish woman from Co. Sligo) was a 'Son of the British Empire' born in, Simla, British India on, 26 May 1880. Like his father before him, Brian chose a military career, and on, 25 June 1899, having prior been a Gentleman Cadet at the Royal Military Academy, was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Regiment of Artillery, of the British Army. Promoted Lieutenant in 1901, in same year he transferred to the British Indian Army, and was posted to the 13th (Shekhawati) Rajput Infantry - and the start of his more then 40 years association and service with Rajputs and Rajputana. During the Great War, Brian served with the 13th Rajputs as a Double Company Commander, at the Battle of Tanga, German East Africa, where on 4th November 1914, he was severely wounded-in-action, and captured by the German Colonial Force - the hard fighting Askaris of the 'Schutztruppe ' - commanded by the legendary Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck, also called the Lion of Africa (Löwe von Afrika). Granted release on 'Parole', Brian was repatriated to British India, where he remained for the duration of the war. Post war, he held the prestigious regimental appointment as Commandant (Commanding Officer) of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles. Brian Lytton Cole (53) described as 'Lt-Colonel (Retd)' married Margaret Winifred Hume (31), described as 'Doctor M.B., Ch.B', at, St. Andrews (Scottish Mission) Chandpole Church, Jaipur, on 9 January 1934. Brian Cole remained resident in Rajputana the rest of his life, and during the Second World War, was back in uniform holding the rank of Colonel & the appointment of 'Chief Civil Liaison Officer, Rajputana & Central India' - the National Archives in New Delhi having numerous files pertaining to his service in Rajputana during the War Years. He was released from his appointment on, 10 June 1946, and died at his home at Ajmer, Rajputana on 30 December 1946 Great War Service: Below is just a brief summary, but clients are strongly recommended to access and read the extremely detailed battalion war diary of the 13th Rajputs, which contains exhaustive detail on the Battle of Tanga, including pages of accounts, including personal submitted narratives, from and about Captain Cole..... At the Battle of Tanga, 3-4 November 1914, Captain Cole was severely wounded-in-action, being hit by gunshot and shrapnel wounds on two separate occasions. The wounds totally incapacitated Captain Cole, es evinced by the recommendations submitted by Lieutenant Hammrick: Quote, Sub. Parbhudan Singh, both in the advance up the main street of Tanga & in bringing Captain Cole back showed the greatest coolness & bravery. He took Captain Cole on his back and carried him up the steps of the railway cutting and had Captain Cole actually on his back when he received his second wound. The Subadar then pulled Captain Cole back into the cutting & remained with him until he was brought out, by our right flank Unquote. Quote, Captain Cole told the men with him to go, several times, but they would not. Two of the three wounded could not walk. Unquote The 13th Rajputs War Diary, includes detailed appendices with two lists of 'Recommendations' for Honours & Awards. The preamble of the listing of five British Officers recommended by the Commanding Officer states: Quote, I would bring to special notice the exception gallantry and coolness on various occasions of: Captain B. L. Cole 3rd & 4th November - especially afternoon of 4th Captains Seymour and Cole and Lt. Ferguson did useful reconnaissance on the night of 2/3rd Nov. Unquote. The final regimental list of Indian Officers recommended for Honours & Awards was submitted by the Commanding Officer 13th Rajputs, and included in the detailed Battalion War Diary of the unit, is headed by: Quote, Subadar Parbhudan Singh ('C' Co) Specially recommended for great gallantry in Tanga town on the 4th Nov 1914 - He and a few others (elsewhere recommended) brought back Captain Cole and other wounded men. The party was at one time, isolated in the cutting - but eventually brought the wounded back to safety. Subadar Parbhudan, was and had been been for some days, sick, though not on the sick list. Unquote. In the event Subadar Parbhudan Singh was rewarded with admission to the prestigious and highly coveted Order of British India, not for long and meritorious service, but as an 'Immediate Award' for gallantry at the Battle of Tanga. The other two Indian 'Other Ranks' who were recommended for their gallantry and devotion to Captain Cole, were 2526 Sepoy Rampertab Singh & 2430 Sepoy Ramratan Singh, both of 'C' Company, 13th Rajputs. Their joint recommendation stating: Quote, Brought out Captain Cole severely wounded under heavy fire, remaining isolated with him, and two other wounded men, eventually reaching safety. Gallantry - in Tanga - 4 Nov. 14. Unquote. Unlike, Subadar 'Bahadur' Parbhudan Singh, O.B.I., Sepoy's Rampertab Singh & 2430 Sepoy Ramratan Singh, were not subsequently decorated. Indeed very few gallantry awards were ever awarded for the Battle of Tanga - a battle that the Official War History later described as 'one of the most notable failures in British military history '. No gallantry awards were awarded to British Officers, and the only gallantry awards subsequently bestowed on the Indian 'All Ranks' of the 13th Rajputs were: - 1 x Order of British India (Second Class with title 'Bahadur', 2 June 1916) - 1 x Indian Order of Merit - 2 x Indian Distinguished Service Medals Prisoner-of-War: Severely wounded in two places, Captain Cole was captured at Tanga, by the victorious German colonial forces, or, 'Schutztruppe', under the leadership of the legendary Lettow-Vorbeck. With no capacity to retain their prisoners, the German's negotiated a 'Parole' with the British, whereby they would return captured British Officers, including Captain Cole, on the strict undertaking that the British Officer POW's, would only be released on parole, providing they undertook never again to bear arms against the Germans for the duration of the war. For Captain Cole, his parole terms, required that he continue to serve in British India, for the remainder of the Great War The Battle of Tanga, sometimes also known as the Battle of the Bees, was the unsuccessful attack by the British Indian Expeditionary Force "B" under Major General A. E. Aitken to capture German East Africa (the mainland portion of present-day Tanzania) during the First World War in concert with the invasion Force "C" near Longido on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. It was the first major event of the war in Eastern Africa and saw the British defeated by a significantly smaller force of German Askaris and colonial volunteers under Lieutenant Colonel Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck. It was the beginning of the East African Campaign of World War I, and is considered one of greatest victories of the Schutztruppe in Africa. The British retreat enabled the Schutztruppe to salvage modern equipment, medical supplies, tents, blankets, food and a number of Maxim machine guns which allowed them to successfully resist the allies for the rest of the war. Colonel Brian Lytton Cole, Indian Army, of, Upper Mission Bungalow, Ajmer, Rajputana, India, died there on, 30 December 1946 The recipients Officers service papers are extant and are held and accessible at The British Library (ref IOR/L/MIL/14/15675) A superb & unique regimental grouping to a British Officer of the 13th Rajputs, with every medal in the group awarded to the recipient for his service with the 13th Rajputs The recipient's full-size medals, regimental insignia, and his wife's full-size & miniature medals are being sold separately on this website Note: The items for sale in this lot, are the 6 x miniatures only. The images of the full-size medals and their naming are here shown for illustration purposes only, and will be forwarded to the buyer by soft-copy email attachment Condition: GF-VF

An attributed Indian campaign and 1903 Delhi Durbar miniature medal group of 3: District Superintendent Alfred Hudleston Granville Close, Punjab Police, Indian Police Service - Delhi Durbar Medal 1903. Silver complete with integral silver buckle brooch on riband - Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. No clasp - IGS Medal 1854 (sic). Silver with clasp 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' Note: The IGS medal in the group is mounted with correct clasp and ribbon - but the medal itself is an IGS 1854 rather then an IGS 1895, and evidently as provided by the tailors who mounted the medals that were worn by the recipient Important: The award of the 1903 Delhi Durbar Medal confirmed per the respective Delhi Durbar Medal Roll of 1903 (ref WO 100/399) wherein the recipient is shown as having been District Superintendent of Punjab Police in 1903, and was 1 of 31 gazetted Punjab Police officers to receive the medal Alfred Hudleston Granville Close, was destined like his father before him to serve in India. He was born 'At Sea' circa 1858, and is known to have retired from the Indian Police Service sometime between 1904-1911, as he is listed in the National Census of England and Wales in 1911, as a 'Retired Officer of Indian Police'. At the time of the 1911 Census he was residing at together with his wife, Beatrice Bingham Close, who was 38 years of age (born in Madras, India, and a British subject by parentage), at Springfield, Hawkhurst, Kent, England. Alfred died in retirement in France, on 19 October 1926, at which time he had been residing at 23 bis Rue de Balzal, Paris. His effects left to his wife were at the time valued at just over GBP 4,178 Pounds The medals mounted in the 'swing-style' and as-worn by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended from a hinged pin-back mounting brooch, this latter still retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Note: Only the miniature medals above described are here being sold - the attached images showing the full-size medals are only here included for buyers reference and provenance / attribution purposes only) Condition: GVF

An attributed Indian Civil Servants miniature medal group including a rare Victorian issue Gold 'Kaisar-i-Hind' medal: Sir Archdale Earle, K.C.S.I., K.C.I.E., late Chief Commissioner for Assam - Order of the Indian Empire. With integral top gold suspension bar (as worn pre 1916) - Kaisar-i-Hind. 1st Class Gold Medal, Victorian issue. With integral top gold suspension - Order of St John. Silver gilt and enamel - 1911 Delhi Durbar Medal. Silver issue Important: Sold together with original named transmital letter from the Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighhood. This dated 17 September 1918, conveying to him the Warrant for the award of the Knight Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India Note: The group dated to 1917, and as worn 'before' Sir Archdale was awarded his final honour the K.C.S.I. in 1918 The Kaisar-i-Hind was awarded to Archdale Earle on 1 January 1901, when he was Deputy Commissioner of Darjeeling, an appointment he held between 1898-1901 All Kaisar-i-Hind '1st Class' Gold Medals awarded during the reign of Queen Victorian are rare - and miniatures even more so. The award was only instituted in May 1900, with the first 33 x first class Gold Medals published by the India Office on 23 May 1900. The next listing of awards during Queen Victoria's reign (she died on 21 January 1901) were the 11 x recipients of the Gold Medal, including Sir Archdale Earle, that were announced in the New Years Honours List of 1 January 1901 Sir Archdale Earle was awarded the following orders; - KCSI: LG 1 January 1918 - KCIE: LG 12 December 1911 - KtStJ (Grace): LG 28 August 1917 Sir Archadale Earle, had a long and illustrious career in the Indian Civil Service, with considerable service-span in the North East of India, the most prestigious of which was his latter appointment as 'Chief Commissioner of Assam' which appointment he held during the Great War The medals (the gold issues are not hallmarked) are all of contemporary quality craftsmanship, mounted on silk ribands in the swing-style and 'as-worn', by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition:

An attributed Indian Civil Service & Indian Volunteer Officer's group of 4: Lieutenant Colonel R.S. Weir, C.I.E., 11th Company Machine Gun Corps, Auxiliary Forces India - Companion of Order of the Indian Empire. Silver gilt and enamels with 1st type integral brooch - Indian Volunteer Forces Officers Decoration. GV issue - 1935 Jubilee Medal - 1937 Coronation Medal Important: All medals are contemporary to the period quality issues, of silver manufacture Note: The group mounted swing style with VD in the wrong order of precedence Indian Volunteer Forces Officers Decoration was published in the Gazette of India 11 February 1933 C.I.E. was awarded 2 January 1939 The Hamilton Advertiser of 29 June 1962 carried a photograph of the late Colonel Weir together with below obituary; Quote, Death of 'The Colonel' The County Council has lost one of it's best loved members this week with the death of Colonel Ralph S. Weir, who represented Bothwell and Uddingston South for 17 years. Aged 77, ''The Colonel,'' as he was known to friend and foe alike, was the supreme individualist - a swashbuckling bucaneer of a man who loved to tease officials with complicated requests, who delighted in introducing onbscure classical quoatations into debate, who rejoiced in the cut-and-thrust of committee work, who revelled in controversey. He enjoyed life. Distinctions Son of a Coalburn headmaster he was an M.A., B.Sc. of Glasgow University, and after training for the teaching profession he went to India, where he later became Director of Public Instruction in the United Provinces. He was a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Indian Defence Army, being honorary A.D.C. to two Viceroys, and when he retired in 1939 he was commander of the Allahabad Contingent. A Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire, Colonel Weir was a colourful, outspoken egotist who didn't mind landing in "Hot Water," being extremely confident of his ability to extricate himself. His booming voice and hearty laugh will be missed in the Ingram Street chamber. Unquote The recipients full-size medals are also currently offered for sale elsewhere on the website. Condition: EF

An attributed miniature medal group of 8: Lieutenant Patrick Thomas benson-Ryal B.E.M. late Intelligence Corps, Cheshire Regiment, Worcestershire Regiment and Queen\'s Own Royal West Kent Regiment - British Empire Medal (Military Division). GVI issue - General Service Medal. GVI first issue with slider clasp \'Palestine\' on riband - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star - Italy Star - War Medal - Defence Medal - Military Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. GVI first issue with \'Regular Army\' bar Note: The recipient had a fascinating career spent mostly in the Middle East (Palestine, Egypt, Sudan, Suez Canal Zone) where his command of the Arabic language was of considerable assistance in work as an Intelligence Officer and his network of Arab contacts holding senior Military, Civil and Government appointments The award of the B.E.M. was published in the London Gazette 6 January 1944 and the recommendation is given below; Quote, Recommendation states: ?During his three years service with the British Military Mission to the Egyptian Army, C.S.M. Ryal has shown outstanding zeal and devotion to duty. His work throughout has been characterised by great keenness, efficiency, smartness and reliability. Through the exercise of unbounded tact and ability he has rendered exceptional service in fostering good relations between Egyptians, both military and civil, and their British colleagues, and has done much towards instilling confidence in British intentions. In addition to his military duties, he has rendered, under the direction of the Embassy immeasurable service in the political sphere. He has toured the whole area round Asuit constantly and has, to all practical purposes, transformed a potential Anti-British group of towns and villages into a peaceful area in which British ideas are accepted with confidence. He is in my opinion worthy of the award for which he is recommended both for his military and his civil services which are of outstanding merit.? Unquote. Company Sergeant Major Patrick Thomas Benson-Ryal, B.E.M., enlisted into the Queen?s Own Royal West Kent Regiment in 1928 at the age of nineteen. He served with the Worcestershire Regiment 1937-48, Cheshire Regiment 1948-49 and the Intelligence Corps 1950-52. On the termination of his colour service engagement in June 1952 his Commanding Officer described his conduct as ?exemplary?; in his testimonial to Benson-Ryal?s service, he writes ?Sergeant Benson-Ryal has been in the canal zone of Egypt since June 1950. During the whole of this time he has been employed on civil security duties. He has always been very hard working, intelligent, honest and of sober habits. A very smart clean trustworthy N.C.O. who has a wide knowledge of Egyptian affairs. He also has a working knowledge of Arabic, police and customs, popular with everyone he has come into contact, and has done sterling work in the Middle East.? Benson Ryal was appointed a Second Lieutenant in the Territorial Army in 1961 and in the Essex Cadet Regiment in 1963. Important: Copies of the images showing Eneson-Ryal in uniform will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment The group mounted in the \'swing style\' and presumably as-worn by the recipient. See accompanying scanned images of the companion full-size medals (these latter are not included in the item here listed for sale, but are for sale separately) shown for illustrative reference pupose) Condition: VF

An attributed miniature Second World War and post-1945 campaign and long service group of 6: Warrant Officer II. W. Harrison, Royal Artillery - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR issue with clasp \'Cyprus\' - Military LSGC Medal. EIIR with \'Regular Army\' suspension bar Note: The recipient of above was (933329 W.O.Cl.2. W. Harrison. R.A.) Important: Only the miniature medals are here being sold in this lot. The illustrations attached are for reference and attribution purposes only - the full size medals being sold separately The medals - all contemporary issues mounted on silk ribands - are mounted in the swing-style and \'as-worn\', by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

An attributed Netherland East Indies & Great War era campaign and long service medal group of 3: Attributed to Netherlands Navy Officer H. J. van der Weijde - Expeditions Cross 'Atjeh 1873-1890' & 'Atjeh 1896-1900' - Naval LSGC Medal. Silver issue for 24 years service. 1st type Medal - Mobilization Cross 1914-1918 Sold together with an enamelled Netherlands pin-back badge The early Naval LSGC first type (awarded for 24 years service) has silver Dutch hallmarks on the rimple with silver hallmarks on rim The ribbon on the LSGC as-found/frayed The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings to the rear Condition: GVF

An attributed O.B.E. medals and ephemera lot: George Coulson Welborn, ?Ore Broker?, Commercial Branch, Ministry of Shipping - 1. Original O.B.E. (Civil) Warrant to GEORGE COULSON WELBORN - 2. Original Home Office letter to G C WELLBORN (Sic) - 3. O.B.E. 1st type badge H/M 1919 on 1st type ribbon - 4. Contemporary miniature O.B.E. Civil type I insignia on type II silk ribbon Note: The letter is dated 18 December 1918, and the warrant 1 January 1919 George Coulson Welborn is recorded in the London Gazette as having been awarded his O.B.E. for services during the Great War in his capacity as 'Ore Broker, Commercial Branch, Ministry of Shipping' Condition: Silk ribbon on OBE with soiling, otherwise medals GVF and ephemera folded with some marks on letter

An attributed Officers campaign and coronation miniature medal group of 6: Lieutenant-Colonel Leslie Wilfred Thorne, Royal Artillery - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' - Coronation Medal 1953 Lieutenant-Colonel Leslie Wilfred Thorne (204142), was a long serving professional soldier, who served continuously for almost 30 years as an officer of the Royal Artillery, between the years 1941 and 1970. His promotions were as under; - 06 Sep 1941: 2/Lieutenant - 01 Oct 1942: Lieutenant - 21 Aug 1947: Captain - 21 Aug 1954: Major - 30 Jun 1964: Lieutenant-Colonel Sold together with a fine pin-back set of contemporary silk medal ribands, as worn by the recipient The group mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary silk ribands and the mounting brooch bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Note: Only the miniature medals and full-size ribbon bar are here being offered for sale in this lot. The illustrations shown that include the full-size medals are for reference and provenance purposes only Condition: GVF

An attributed officers group of 6: (Officer number 69447) Captain W. Darkin, T.D., Royal Signals - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star with clasp '8th Army' - Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Decoration. GVI with integral 'Territorial' bar - further service bar The group mounted in the 'swing-style' supended form a pin-back brooch bar 'as-worn' by the recipient Condition: GVF

An attributed Parachute Regiment group of 6 miniature medals: Staff Sergeant Peter Fox, Parachute Regiment - 1939-45 Star - France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Near East' & 'Cyprus' - Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue with bar 'Regular Army' Sold together with: - 2 x White metal Parachute Regiment collar badges - Silver & Gold (?) h/m cycling fob-medal (S.S.C. Cycling 1940 Fastest Time 1940 P.Fox) - Silver hallmarked cycling fob-medal (S.S.C. Cycling 1940 Runner-Up P.Fox) - Silver & enamel cycling fob-medal (Scratch 25 1940 1st Novice P.Fox 1 Hr 13 Min 13 Secs) Important: 14439557 Staff Sergeant Peter Fox received his Military LS&GC Medal on 19 October 1961 per authority of Army Order AO 55 of Aug 1962 refers Peter also qualified for and claimed a retrospective 'Canal Zone' clasp to his General Service Medal, and as a result received a second issue GSM medal and clasp in lieu of the clasp only! The group mounted swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: GVF

An attributed post 1945 multi-clasp miniature GSM group of 3: Lieutenant Peter Hugh Levett, 10th Gurkha Rifles late 8th Battalion Frontier Force Rifles and the Queens Regiment - Defence Medal - War Medal - General Service Medal 1918. GVI first type 3 clasps 'S.E.Asia 1945-46' 'Palestine' 'Malaya' Note: The 'Palestine' clasp should be the Post-War issue (as per his full-size medals) All of the medals are contemporary silver issues Peter Hugh Levett was born at Rawalpindi, India on 24 October 1943. His formative years in military service were spent as a Private soldier in the Queens Regiment, from which he was commissioned into the Indian Army on 15 July 1945; promoted to War Substantive Lieutenant on 15 January 1946 and to Reserve in 1947. The Regimental History of the 13th Frontier Force Rifles confirms his service with 8th Battalion 13th Frontier Force Rifles and that he served in Java, Netherlands East Indies 1945-46. 8/F.F.Rif served at the town of Bultenzorg where their primary duty was to protect an estimated 1200 recently released European POW's - fighting against the nationalist insurgents ensued on several occasions and by the time the regiment left Java in May 1946 it had incurred 18 x casualties. Peter later reverted to service with the British Army, the Second Supplement to the London Gazette of 15 June 1954 showing that he was appointed Lieutenant in the 10th Gurkha Rifles on 19 June 1954, ex 'Special List' Indian Army The group mounted in the swing-style and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The ribbons (frayed) suspended from a mounting brooch that retains its hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: VF

An attributed regimental 'Colonel of the Regiment' Victorian to Great War campaign group of 5: Major-General E.T. Dickson, Colonel of the Royal Berkshire Regiment 1913-1930 - Egypt 1882-85. Reverse dated 1882 & clasps 'Suakin 1885' 'Tofrek' - Jubilee Medal 1897. Silver issue - Coronation Medal 1911 - Egypt: Khedives Star dated 1882 Note: The finely struck contemporary to the period miniature medals professionally mounted in the swing style 'as worn' by the recipient Major General Dickson's obituary was published in the regimental journal of the Berkshire Regiment 'The China Dragon' Volume XXV No 11, October 1938, as under; Quote, We regret to announce the death of Maj-Gen E.T. Dickson, at 6 Kentish Mansions, Tunbridge Wells, on August 23rd, 1938, at the age of 88 Edward Thompson Dickson had a distinguished career of over 43 years service Born on July 16th, 1850, he was the son of Maj-Gen E.J. Dickson. He was educated at King William's College, I.O.M., and at Cheltenham College After passing through the Royal Military College, he was gazetted an Ensign in the 49th Foot on January 23rd, 1869, and was posted to the 4th Depot Battalion in March of that year. In March, 1870, he was posted to the 49th Foot at Deesa in India and serve din that country until 1873, when he returned to England and joined the Depot Companies which were attached to the 95th Regiment at Aldershot. In January, 1875, he was posted to the 49th Foot at Parkhurst on their return from India Subsequent promotions and appointments were as follows: 1st May, 1875, appointed Adjutant, 49th Regiment; 30th December, 1878, promoted Captain; 2nd February, 1884, promoted Major; 30th April, 1891, promoted Liet-Colonel; 30th April, 1895, Brevet-Colonel and placed on half pay; 1st May, 1897, appointed to the command of 49th Regimental District; 15th October, 1902, appointed Colonel on Staff, Barbados; 26th October, 1905, he was gazetted Major-General and commanded the troops in Sierra Leone; 6th July 1906, Major-General in charge of Administration, Eastern Command; 31st March, 1908, G.O.C. West Lancashire Division; 1st January, 1909, G.O.C. Home Counties Division. He retired 16th July, 1912, at the age of 62 He was recalled to the Colours on 25th october, 1914, and was appointed Inspector of Infantry. He reverted to retired pay on 14th April, 1916 He served from 1916-1927 in the Ministry of Pensions as Commissioner at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea In the Soudan Expedition of 1885 he served with his Regiment as a Major. At Suakim he took part in the reconnaissance to Hasheen, and was present at the actions of Hasheen and Tofrek, and he took part in the operations and subsequent destruction of Tamal. He gained the medal with two clasps and the bronze star. When the Soudan Field Force was formed he was appointed Brigade-Major and served during 1885 and 1896, being present at the action of Giniss He commanded the 1st Battalion from 1891 to 1895 and was Colonel of the Regiment from 25th July, 1913 to 20th May, 1930. His whole heart was in the Regiment and he took an active part in all its functions In 1878 he married Helene Francis, only daughter of Col W.F. Harvey; she died in 1919. Their only daughter, to whom we extend our deep sympathy, married the late Lieut-Col P.R.P. Kemmis-Betty, also of the Regiment The interment took place at Brompton Cemetery on the 26th August. Major P.H. Hight represented the Regiment and the following officers were present...... Unquote The group accompanied with copied obituary and photocopy portrait of the recpient Condition: EF

An attributed Royal Indian Naval Volunteer Reserve \'Persian Gulf\' Mention-in-Despatches miniature medal group of 8: Lieutenant-Commander Henry Ellis Passmore-Edwards, Royal Indian Naval Volunteer Reserve, late Surma Valley Light Horse (A.F.I.) - British War Medal. Silver & 3 clasps \'North Sea 1917\' \'North Sea 1918\' \'Black Sea 1918-20\' - Inter-Allied Victory Medal - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. With oMID oakleaf emblem on riband - 1935 Jubilee Medal - Efficiency Medal. GV issue with \'India\' bar and further service bar Henry Ellis Passmore-Edwards born in the parish of St.Pancras, London, England, on 26 May 1900. He was the twin brother of John Walter \'Jack\' Passmore-Edwards, both of whom served in the Royal Navy as Midshipmen in the Great War and both who earned \'Burma Stars\' in the Second World War. Henry Passmore-Edwards was a volunteer soldier in the Surma Valley Light Horse in the inter-war period. As Officer \'In Command\' of H.M.I.S. \'Lawrence\' he was Mentioned-in-Despatches (London Gazette 10 March 1942) for his services during \'Operation Countenance\' that resulted in the British capture of the Abadan Oil Refinery, Kaft-i-Khel Oil Fields and Bandar Shapur in 1941 The group professionally court-mounted by Spink and \'mounted-as-worn\'. The mounting brooch retainign the long stout hinged brass pin and casp fitting Note: The companion full-size medals (and those medals of the brother) shown in the accompanying images are for illustrative reference purposes only and are not included for sale with this item Condition: GVF

An attributed Scottish Police Forces campaign and long service pair: Sergeant James Sibbald, Scottish North Eastern Counties Constabulary - Defence Medal - Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. EIIR issue (Sergt. James Sibbald.) Reported to have served with Scottish North Eastern Counties Constabulary Sold together with a companion ribbon bar from the recipients police tunic All ribands being silk contemporary issues Condition: About GVF

An attributed Second World War and 'Malaya Emergency' campaign miniature medal group of 5 to a senior ranked colonial policeman: Assistant Superintendent of Police D. J. H. Hurst, Federation of Malaya Police - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - General Service Medal 1918. GVI first issue with 2 clasps 'Palestine 1945-48' 'Malaya' Note: The clasps on the GSM are fixed / struck as a single item i.e. both clasps fixed on same conjoint carriage as struck - we have checked the respective on-line 'Palestine' medal rolls and can find no person called D.J. Hurst who could have qualified for a Palestine clasp. The GSM clasp structure being of some variant interest The presence of the Burma Star in the group indicates prior service with another colonial force or a service the regular armed forces prior to joining the Federation of Malaya Police The medals mounted in the 'Swing-Style' and 'As-Worn' by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary ribands, and the mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Important: The recipients full-size medals (not here included for sale with this lot) are being offered for sale separetly on the website. The illustration here showing both his full-size and miniature medals together is shown for attrrbution and reference purposes only Condition: About GVF

An attributed Second World War and \'Malaya Emergency\' campaign miniature medal group of 5 to a senior ranked colonial policeman: Assistant Superintendent of Police D. J. H. Hurst, Federation of Malaya Police - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - General Service Medal 1918. GVI first issue with clasp \'Malaya\' The presence of the Burma Star in the group indicates prior service with another colonial force or a service the regular armed forces prior to joining the Federation of Malaya Police The medals mounted in the \'Swing-Style\' and \'As-Worn\' by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary ribands, and the mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Important: The recipients full-size medals (not here included for sale with this lot) are being offered for sale separetly on the website. The illustration here showing both his full-size and miniature medals together is shown for attrrbution and reference purposes only Condition: About GVF

An attributed Second World War campaign pair: Mr L. C. Welborn, 10 Jeburgh Gardens, Glasgow, Scotland - Defence Medal - War Medal Both medals complete with original issue silk ribands and contained in white official card box of issue, this with address as under; Mr L.C. Welborn 10 Jedburgh Gardesn Glasgow, N.W. The reverse of box with official label marked O.i/c Medical Services and A.T.S. Records, Winchester Barracks, Winchester, Hants upon which is rubber stamp of City of Glasgow Territorial and Auxiliary Forces Association, 75 Berkeley Street, Glasgow Condition: GVF

An attributed Second World War multi-campaign and long service group of 7: 885623 Sapper D.J. Angus, Royal Engineers - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star with clasp \'1st Army\' - Italy Star - France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal GVI with \'Territorial\' supsender bar The medals mounted swing-style, as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Note: The attached illustration of his full-size medals is here included for attribution and reference purposes only. The full-size medals being for sale separately Condition: GVF

An attributed USA/Canadian Second World War / Korean War campaign medal group of 9: Edward W. Smith, United States Merchant Marine late Canadian Merchant Navy - USA Merchant Marine: Atlantic War Zone Medal - USA Merchant Marine: Pacific War Zone Medal - USA Merchant Marine: Mediterranean-Middle East War Zone Medal - USA Merchant Marine: World War II Victory Medal - USA Merchant Marine: Korean Service Medal - United Nations: Service Medal with clasp 'Korea' - United Kingdom: 1939-45 Star - United Kingdom: Pacific Star: - United Kingdom: War Medal Note: The 'War Medal' is a chromed / plated un-named later issue. The medals are all mounted 'for display' in the swing style on a long line, and come complete with; - Named Award Certification Cards for the USA, and UK (Canada) Medals - Canada Merchant Navy silver lapel badge officially numbered 8472', with 'Scully's' marks - Named & Numbered Award Certification Card for the Canadian MN badge - US Merchant Marine Veterans lapel badge - Named Award Certification Card for US Merchant Marine 'Combat Bar' - Set of 9 x ribbons mounted on bar, plus a single 'Combat Riband Bar' FYI: The USA cards are all named Edward Smith and the Canadian ones Edward W. Smith, but copied research with the group shows both 'Smith's' as one and the same. The USA only retrospectively issued introduced the physical Merchant Marine series of medals in the early 1990's - prior to that only campaign ribands had been approved / worn. The recipient - recorded as a one time resident of Burnaby, BC, Canada, in 1991 - only appears to have claimed his US and British ribands and medals in the 1990's (the cards and copied paperwork are all dated 1990's) Provenance: Jack Boddington Collection Sold with some copied research by the previous owner Condition: GVF and better

An attributed \'Fall of Java, Netherlands East Indies\' FEPOW miniature medal group 6: Sergeant Edward Arthur Leonard Connelley, Special Constabulary late Royal Army Service Corps attached 77th Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Special Constabulary Faithful Service Medal. GVI first issue - The King\'s Badge Note: Very unusual to find the \'Kings Badge\' in reduced size / miniature Important: Edward Arthur Leonard Connelley was born on 15 July 1910. At the time of his enlistment in June, 1941, he was residing at 182, Wightman Road, Harringay, London. He is confirmed as having been captured at Java, Netherlands East Indies on 9 March 1942, at which time he was attached to the 77th Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery, which unit had embarked from the United Kingdom 6 December 1941, and subsequently diverted to Java, where it arrived on 3 February 1942, the regimental headquarters being captured there on 12 March 1942. During his incarceration as a FEPOW he was stationed variously at the following camps; - Tanjong Priok (Port Area of Jakarta): From 28 March 1942 - Changi (Singapore): From 25 September 1942 - Kuching (Borneo): From 13 October 1942 The medals and badge mounted in a glazed photograph frame Note: The attached illustration of his full-size medals are here included for attribution and reference purposes only. The full-size medals being for sale separately Condition: GVF

An attributed \'Prisoner of War\' miniature medal group to an \'Old Contemptible\' who had Victorian campaign experience on the North West Frontier as a 17 year old: Lance Sergeant Frederick Skelley, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - India General Service Medal 1895 & clasp \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98\' - 1914 Star, with dated clasp - British War Medal. Silver issue - Interallied Victory Medal - Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GV 1st type Frederick Samuel Skelley, born at Aldershot, Hampshire, attested for service in the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders aged only 14 years at Thobba, Murree Hills, India, on 5 October 1894. He measured only 4 feet 8 inches! At the time of his enlistment, the young Frederick was living with his Father, the then serving Regimental Sergeant Major of 1/Gordons (and the unique Gordon\'s DCM for Tel-el-Kebir). Indeed it was his father the RSM that signed his attestation papers as \'witness\' at the time of his joining the family regiment (apart from his father, he also had a brother and Uncle serving in the same battalion). Frederick Skelley did not serve in the South African War, and \'all\' his medals and clasps are confirmed from the respective Medal Index Card and Service Papers that are accessible on the Ancestry and Find-My-Past genealogical websites The recipient appears to have served in the Band of 1/Gordons, as his papers show promotion to Band Corporal on 9 March 1906 Lance-Sergeant Skelley first entered theatre of war \'France & Flanders\' on 13 August 1914 - however in less than 2 weeks he was posted as \'Missing\' on 26 August, and subsequently confirmed a Prisoner-of War when on 28 August, 1914, his battalion was overrun by the advancing Germans at Mons. He was transferred from a POW Camp in Germany to an internment camp in Holland on 24 February 1918, finally being repatriated to Britain on 18 November 1918 Frederick served a total of 24 years 174 days with the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - an incredible span of service with a single battalion - and his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal was issued in 1913 At the time of his discharge on 27 March 1919, his home address was cited as being 20 Jute Street, Aberdeen, Scotland The group mounted \'swing style\' suspended from contemporary silk ribbons and alsmost certainly \'as worn\' by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining it\'s long pin to reverse mount Note: Only the minitaure medal are here being offered for sale. The attached illustration showing his full-size and miniature medals together is only here included for reference and attribution purposes - his full-size medals are however available for sale separately on this website Condition: GVF

An Australian 'Special Forces' Vietnam War campaign pair: Corporal Richard Eugene Wild, 152 Signal Squadron (Special Air Service Regiment) late Royal Australian Signals - Vietnam Medal (55410 R. E. Wild) - South Vietnam: Campaign Medal. With clasp '1960-' (55410 R. E. Wild) Important: Richard Wild - a 47 Radio Operator - is confirmed as having served with the Special Air Service Regiment of the Australian Army having been posted to the 152 Signal Squadron (Special Air Service Regiment) on 19 August 1968 Richard Eugene Wild was born in London, England, on 2 April 1950. A 'Regular Soldier' he was only 18 years of age and serving with the Royal Australian Signals when he passed training and was selected for attachment to the 152 Signal Squadron (Special Air Service Regiment) Richard served a full 1 year deployed on active service in theatre Vietnam, with 152 Signal Squadron (Special Air Service Regiment), serving there between 18 February 1970 to 18 February 1971 Sold together with original Australian Army form AF - W3011 (Personal Occurrence Report), confirming his posting to SAS Regt. Also with extract from respective page of nominal roll SASR who served in Vietnam The medals mounted on a black felt board for display Condition: GVF

An Australian Army 'Vietnam Casualty' campaign medal pair to a confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action' casualty: Private David Yates, 5th Battalion Royal Australian Infantry Regiment - Vietnam Medal (447852 D. Yates) - South Vietnam: Campaign medal with clasp '1960-' (447852 D. Yates) Note: The naming on the Vietnam medal is officially impressed and naming on the campaign star is officially engraved, both as issued Important: Private Yates is confirmed as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' on 15 June 1969, at Gradient 489584 South Dat Do, Vietnam during 'Operation Esso', when he was blown-up and injured by an M16 'Land Mine'. At the time of his wound, he was serving on operations with 12 Platoon 'D' Coy, 5th Battalion Royal Australian Infantry Regiment during 5/RAR's second tour of duty in Vietnam David Yates was born in England on 6 October 1948, and migrated to Australia sometime thereafter. He subsequently enlisted as a volunteer in the Australian Army, serving in Vietnam with 5th Battalion Royal Australian Infantry Regiment between 8 February to 30 June 1969 A scarce confirmed Australian infantryman's Vietname casualty pair The medals have been court-mounted on card for display purposes Condition: Some chipping to enamel disc on the Star VF

An Australian Army 'Vietnam' campaign and long service medal group of 3: Private William Anthony Sheridan late 85th Transport Platoon, Royal Australian Army Service Corps - Vietnam Medal. With 'Infantry Combat Badge' on riband (217808 W. A. Sheridan) - Australia: Defence Force Service Medal (217808 Sheridan W. A.) - South Vietnam: Campaign Medal 1964 with clasp '1960-' (217808 W. A. Sheridan) Note: The styles of naming are as follows; Vietnam medal officially impressed; Defence Force Service Medal (officially pantograph engraved; Campaign Star officially engraved, and all named officially as issued Reference Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs 'Nominal Roll of Vietnam Veterans' shows that William Anthony Sheridan was a native of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, where he was born on 30th June 1950. He was a regular soldier, who at the age of 19 years, served overseas in Vietnam with 85th Transport Platoon, Royal Australian Army Service Corps between, 28 November 1969, to 26 November 1970 The group mounted in the court-style. The original long hinged pin and clasp fittings intact on reverse Condition: About EF

An Australian Army Vietnam campaign medal pair: Lance-Corporal Kenneth John Butterley, 17th Construction Squadron, Royal Australian Engineers - Vietnam Medal (1735472 K. J. Butterley) - South Vietnam: Campaign medal with clasp '1960-' (1735472 K. J. Butterley) Note: The naming on the Vietnam medal is officially impressed as issued, and naming on the campaign star is officially engraved as issued. Clasp '1960-' attached by thread to riband Kenneth John Butterley was a native of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, where he was born on 9 March 1948. He was a 'National Serviceman', who served in Vietnam between 22 October 1969 to 13 July 1970, serving throughout his tour with 17th Construction Squadron Royal Australian Engineers. On-line resources record that Kenneth John Butterley died in Australia on11 December 1979, at the young age of only 29 years Condition: GVF

An Australian Army Vietnam campaign medal pair: Private Allan James Connolly Royal Australian Infantry Corps late Headquarters Australian Force Vietnam - Vietnam Medal (39506 A. J. Connolly) - South Vietnam: Campaign medal with clasp '1960-' (39506 A. J. Connolly) Note: The naming on the Vietnam medal is officially impressed as issued, and naming on the campaign star is officially engraved as issued Alan James Connolly was a native of Perth, Western Australia, where he was born on 17 May 1946. He was a regular soldier of the the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. Alan served in Vietnam between 13 November 1968 to 5 November 1969 during which time he was posted to the Headquarters Australian Force Vietnam (Australian Component). The Geelong and District sub-branch of the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia, recorded that Alan Connolly, died on 24 December 2010 The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

An Australian Army Vietnam campaign medal pair: Private John Leonard Moody, 8th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment - Vietnam Medal (216664 J. L. Moody) - South Vietnam: Campaign medal & bar '1960' (21664 J. L. Moody) Note: The naming on the medals is officially impressed John Leonard Moody was a native of Croydon West, New South Wales, Australia, where he was born on 14 March 1948. He was a regular soldier of the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. John is recorded as having served in theatre of operations Vietnam between, 17 November 1969 to 12 July 1970, during which time he was serving with 8th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment. It is recorded that John Moody died in Australia on 3 March 2012, at the age of 63 years Condition: EF

An Australian Army Vietnam War campaign pair: Private Edward Christopher Samin, Royal Australian Army Service Corps - Vietnam Medal (2786106 E.C. Samin) - Republic of South Vietnam: Campaign Medal & clasp \'1960-\' (2786106 E.C. Samin) Important: Both medals correctly officially named, the first officially impressed, the latter officially engraved on reverse Edward Christopher Samin a native of Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia, was born on 25 December 1945. As a National Serviceman he served with the Royal Australian Army Service Corps. He served a total of 352 days in Vietnam with 85 Transport Platoon R.A.A.S.C. 13 November 1967 - 25 February 1968, and then with 86 Transport Platoon R.A.A.S.C. 26 February 1968 - 29 October 1968 The medals mounted in the court-style and almost certainly \'as-worn\' by the recipient Condition: GVF

An Australian Army Vietnam War campaign pair: Private Lesleigh Ernest Marshall, 17th Construction Squadron, Royal Australian Engineers - Vietnam Medal (15474 L.E. Marshall) - Republic of South Vietnam: Campaign Medal with clasp \'1960-\' (15474 L.E. Marshall) Important: Both medals correctly officially named, the first officially impressed the latter officially engraved on reverse Lesleigh Ernest Marshall a native of Pialba, Queensland, Australia, was born on 14 July 1938. He served with the Royal Australian Engineers. He served a total of 390 days in Vietnam with 17th Construction Squadron, R.A.E., 4 August 1967 - 27 August 1968 The medals mounted in the court-style for display purposes Condition: GVF

An Australian Great War \'Pozieres\' gallantry group of 4: Lieutenant Hubert Oscar Hunter, 7th Australian Light Horse late Australian Machine Gun Company, 28th Battalion Australian Imperial Force - Military Medal. GV first issue (547 L. Cpl H.O.C. Hunter. 7/Aust M.G.C.) - 1914-15 Star (547 Pte. H.O.C. Hunter. 26/Bn A.I.F.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. H.O.C. Hunter. 26/Bn A.I.F.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut. H.O.C. Hunter. 26/Bn A.I.F.) - Tribute Medal (Pres to Lieut H.O.C. Hunter Machine Gun Section 26th Bn from his Myocum Friends) Note: The last item is made of hall-marked 9K gold - see illustration, and presumably presented to him by his friends in the \'Myocum\' farming community of New South Wales Important: the award of the Military Medal was published in the Supplement to the London Gazette dated 19 September 1916. The official recommendation stating that while serving with 7th Brigade Machine Gun Company the following deeds were performed; Quote, During the attack on Pozierres on 5th August 1916, he was wounded in hands but continued firing after infantry had retired, protecting 60 yards of trench. With the assistance of Private COOK carried wounded man through heavy bombing to safety. Unquote. Hubert Oscar Cracroft Hunter, was aged 21 years and described himself as a \'Farmer\' when he enlisted for the Australian Imperial Force on 11 March 1915 at Lismore, New South Wales, Australia. Ojn enlistment he joined the Mhine Gun Section of the 26th Battalion A.I.F.. After completion of basic training he subsequently embarked on 29 June 1915, together with the rest of his unit for overseas service in the Dardanelles / Gallipoli. In 1916 his unit was transferred to the Western Front theatre of operations, where he served in France and Belgium for the remainder of the war. Apart from the wounds he sustained in 1916 while performing the deeds that won for him a Military Medal (the MM recommendation refers). Hubert, by now an Officer was further more seriously \'Wounded-in-Action\' during the capture of \'Broodseinde Ridge\' in Belgium, on 4 October 1917, where he sustained penetrating chest wounds by \'Gunshot and Shrapnel\' to his right chest and right lung. Interestingly a letter in his service file indicates that he may have served also later with the 7th Light Horse Sold together with copy of MM recommendation which will be forwarded by soft-copy to the buyer. The recipients 66 page service record can be accessed on-line through the Australian National Archives website Condition: The \'H\' of Hunter on 1914-15 Star lightly struck otherwise group GVF

An Australian Gunner Officer's 'New Guinea' campaign and long service medal group of 6: Captain Harold Smith, Royal Australian Artillery, Australian Military Forces - The 1939-45 Star (NX190072 H. Smith) - The Pacific Star (NX190072 H. Smith) - Defence Medal (NX190072 H. Smith) - War Medal (NX190072 H. Smith) - Australia Service Medal (NX190072 H. Smith) - Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with bar ?Australia' & extra service bar (NX190072 Capt H Smith A.M.F.) Harold Smith was a native of Narrabri, New South Wales, Australia, where he was born on 21 August 1921. Harold is recorded as having enlisted on 22 October 1942. Captain Harold Smith took his discharge from the Australian Army on 12 August 1952 at which time his discharge unit was shown as 'Paga Battery', Royal Australian Arillery (Paga Battery being a Coastal Artillery unit equipped with 6 inch guns at fortified emplacements overlooking Port Moresby, New Guinea). The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient, suspended on silk ribands. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb Ltd, Lot 747, 31 March 2010 Condition: GVF

An Australian Imperial Forces Great War 'Casualty's' gallantry and campaign service group of 3: Sergeant Joseph Walter Webster, M.M., 42nd Battalion Australian Infantry, Australian Imperial Forces - Military Medal. GV first issue (733 Sjt. J.W. Webster 42/Aust: Inf.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (733 Sgt. J.W. Webster. 42-Bn. A.I.F.) - Interallied Victory Medal (733 Sgt. J.W. Webster. 42 Bn. A.I.F.) Important: All medals confirmed as the recipients complete medal entitlement (Ref soldiers service papers held at the Australian National Archives) Note: Joseph Webster was 'Wounded-in-Action' at Denmark Hill, France, on 25 August 1918 The award of the Military Medal was published in the London Gazette of 7 June 1919. The official recommendation for the award states' Quote, On the 8th August, 1918, during the operations on the SOMME, east of HAMEL, Sergeant WEBSTER displayed great gallantry and leadership. During the advance through dense fog, and in spite of heavy flank machine gun fire from the direction of CHIPILLY, he fought his platoon to its final objective, mopping up many dugouts on his way. Unquote. Joseph Walter Webster, a resident of Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, was born in Enderby, Leicestershire, England circa 1882-1883. His parents were George and Mary Webster (in 1911 at the time of his enlistment, the mother was listed as his surving next of kin residing at Bream Street, North Harborough, Leincestershire, England). Prior to migrating to Australia sometime after 1911, Joseph had been employed as a Policeman, serving with the Manchester Police Force for 10 years (the 1911 National Census of England shows him as residing at Ridgeway Street, Moss-Side, Manchester) Posted to 'C. Coy' 42nd Battalion A.I.F, he was promoted Corporal prior to embarking for overseas service at Sydney, N.S.W. on 5 June 1916 aboard the troopship H.M.A.T. Borda For his active service in France during the Great War, Joseph - by then a Sergeant - was awarded a Military Medal for deeds performed in August 1918, in which month he was also Wounded-in-Action' at Denmark Hill on 25 August 1918, at which time he was hit by 'Gunshot & Shrapnel', or GSW, wounds to the head and right shoulder Sergeant Webster was finally invalided and returned to Australia on 22 December 1918 Sold together with copied summary service notes and the respective London Gazette entry page Condition: GVF

An Australian seafarers Great War campaign medal pair: Fireman George Edward Fenwick, Australian Mercantile Marine - British War Medal. Silver issue (G. E. Fenwick. Australia. 578.) - Mercantile Marine War Medal (G. E. Fenwick. Australia. 578.) George Edward Fenwick was born on 24 November 1885 at Glanville, Port Adelaide, South Australia the son of William Edward and Annie Fenwick. George was a long serving 'Seafarer', and the Australian Electoral Registers from as early as 1912 through to 1931, show George variously resident in the South Melbourne (Melbourne Ports), where from 1912, he is shown frequently recorded as a 'Fireman' (his 3 x brothers were also recorded as seafarer 'Firemen' in 1913, and all were ). From 1924-1931, he is then described as 'Seaman', and thereafter as 'Wireman' (an Electricians assistant). George Fenwick survived the Great War, and is recorded as having died at Albert Park, Victoria on 28 December 1972 Note: A 'Fireman' was a common rating used in the Merchant Fleets of the British Empire, and Dominions, to describe ratings of the 'Engineering Departments' aboard steam ships, whose occupation was to tend the fire for the running of a boiler, heating a building, or powering a steam engine. In the Royal Navy the comparable rating was 'Stoker' Sold together with a hard-copy photostat of the recipients respective Medal Index Card The medals mounted in the court-style. The reverse of the mounting pin retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About GVF

An Australian Second World War campaign group of 4: Private Roya Edward Felsman, 2nd Australian Imperial Force - 1939-45 Star (QX37241 R.E. Felsman) - Pacific Star (QX37241 R.E. Felsman) - War Medal (QX37241 R.E. Felsman) - Australia Service Medal (QX37241 R.E. Felsman) Roy Edward Felsman a native of Cloncurry, Queensland was born there on 12 August 1919. He enlisted for service with the 2nd Australian Imperial Force at Kingaroy, Queensland on 29 May 1941. Felsman served in the Pacific theatre during the war, being discharged from the army on 6 March 1947. At time of discharge he had been serving with 229 ASD PLN Condition: VF

An Australian Second World War multi-campaign group of 6: Sergeant Thomas Barker Stooke, Australian Army - 1939-45 Star (VX43560 T. B. Stooke) - Africa Star. With '8th Army' clasp (VX43560 T. B. Stooke) - Pacific Star (VX43560 T. B. Stooke) - Defence Medal (VX43560 T. B. Stooke) - War Medal (VX43560 T. B. Stooke) - Australia Service Medal (VX43560 T. B. Stooke) Important: Sold together with; - Australian Commonwealth Military Forces cap badge - Two 'Australia' shoulder titles - Named pro forma 26 medal transmittal letter for Australia Service Medal - Named medal transmittal letter listing all medals and clasps entitled Thomas Barker Stooke, was a native of Brighton, Victoria, Australia, having been born there on 31 January 1910. He enlsited for military service at Caulfield, Victoria, on 4 July 1940, and subsequently served overseas in Egypt and later in New Guinea. At the time of taking his final discharge from the Australian Army on 4 October 1945, he held the rank of Sergeant and the last unit he had served with was 55 Port Craft The group mounted in the swing-style, presumably 'as-worn' by the recipient. The medals all suspended from silk issue ribands and the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

An Austro-Hungarian Empire Great War era group of 6: - Austria: Emperor Karl I. Silver Bravery Medal - Austria: Emperor Karl I. Bronze Bravery Medal - Austria: 1916 Karl Truppenkrieg Cross - Austria: Wound Medal - Germany: Cross of Honour 1914-18 - Austria: War Medal 1914-18, with swords for combattants Note: The medals are all mounted on contemporary silk ribands, in the Austrian style and presumably as-worn by a veteran. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with an associated ribbon bar and button-hole lapel ribbon display of miniature ribbons Condition: VF and better

An Austro-Hungarian Empire Great War era group of 9: - Austria: Frans Joseph IV. Silver Bravery medal with '2nd award bar' - Austria: 1916 Karl Truppenkrieg Cross - Austria: Wound Medal - Austria: War Medal 1914-18, with swords for combattants - Hungary: War Medal 1914-18 - Austria: Tirol Campaign Medal 1914-18 - Austria: 12 Years Long Service Cross - Austria: Signum Memorie, Kaisers Anniversary Medal 1898 - Austria: Red Cross Medal, 1864-1914 type Note: The medals are all mounted on contemporary tri-fold silk ribands, these stitched together loosely in the Austrian style and presumbaly as-worn by a veteran Condition: Some enamel damage on Red Cross medal otherwise VF and better

An early 'Caterpillar Club' Royal Canadian Air Force, Bomber Command group to a Wireless Operator & Air Gunner who bailed out & parachuted over enemy occupied territory: Sergeant Donald Edward 'Tommy' Thomson, 428 'Ghost' Squadron R.C.A.F. - The 1939-45 Star - The Aircrew Europe Star - Defence Medal (silver) - Canada: Voluntary War Service Medal. With overseas clasp (silver) - War Medal (silver) Note: All the medals are Royal Canadian Mint strikes as issued to Canadian & Dominion of Newfoundland personnel. The Air Crew Europe Star, only, is a later issue (circa 1980's larger ring suspension) The below following are the estimated numbers of the respective campaign medals that were struck by the Royal Canadian Mint; - The 1939-45 Star (x 305,000) - The Aircrew Europe Star (x 12,800) - Defence Medal (x 323,000) - Canada: Voluntary War Service Medal (x 650,000 & 525,00 clasps) - War Medal (x 700,000) Sold together with; - Caterpillar Club Badge. Eng (Pres by Irving / D.E. Thomson, 5.5.43) The gold or gilt (unmarked) Caterpillar Club Badge is fitted with 2 x gemstonse eyes (rubies or garnets), reverse with a drop catch and clasp fittings and correctly named, engraved & dated on 3 x lines, as awarded to R.C.A.F. personnel Established circa 1920, the American 'Irving Air Chute Company' (the company name was ammended to 'Irvin' in 1970) was the first commercial parchute company in the world. In 1922, the company established the 'Caterpillar Club' and issued members - all avaiators and aircrew who had survived a bail-out from an aircraft by using an 'Irving' manufactured parachute. The Irving Air Chute Company became the pre-eminent parachute maker in the world, and quickly established foreign manufacturing subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and Europe Note: Caterpillar Badges are not, and never have been, uniquely British. On the contrary, the Caterpillar badges, wherever they have been made (North America or Europe) have a number of variants reflecting in what era / country. Typical variances include; whether the badge is gold or silver gilt; are the eyes semi-precious gemstones or glass; whether drop catch or hinged pin clasp are used; and the format of naming, whether single line, double line, triple lines, and if showing rank and, or, date Important: R/79019 Sergeant Donald Edward 'Tommy' Thomson, a Wireless Operator & Air Gunner, was serving with 428 'Ghost' Squadron Royal Canadian Air Force, when his aircraft a Wellington MK X Bomber (HE 864) was attacked, shot-down and destroyed, while returning from a night bombing raid on Dortmund, Germany - fatefully this was the one and only air combat operation that 'Tommy' flew during the Second World War 'Tommy's, aircraft was shot down and crashed in the area of Marsweg Ittersum near Zwolle, Netherlands. His aircaft is credited with having been destroyed by a German night fighter, piloted by Nf Uffz Emil Heinzelmann of 8./NJG of the German Luftwaffe From the crew of 5 , only 3 including 'Tommy' survived the bail out by parachute - the Pilot and Bomb Aimer were killed Sergeant Thomson, assisted by Duth & Belgian civilians evaded capture for 10 days, before finally being captured by the Germans in Poppel, Belgium. After 2 days of interrogation, and now holding Prisoner of War number 1273, he was recorded as having being subsequently interred in several German POW camps,located in Poland and later in Germany in the period 1943-1945, including L1, L6 & L4 Donald Edward Thomson, son of William and Dorothy Thomson, was a native of, Montreal-West, Quebec, Canada, where he was born on 8 June 1922. Prior to the Second World War, Donald was living with his family at, 127 Wolseley Ave, Montreal-West, Quebec, where he was a student. Post-war, 'Tommy' returned home to Canada, where he married. Joan Thompson. The couple had five children. Donald Edward Thomson is recorded as having died at Ontario, Canada, on 29 December 1987, at which time he was, 65 years of age. His body was interred at the Mount Royal Cemetery located at Outremont Forest Road , Montreal Region , Quebec , H2V 2P9 Canada For a more detailed biography, and excellent portrait photographs of 'Tommy' Thomson in uniform see the biography by Mark Dutton at the genealogical website 'Find a Grave' The medals are court-mounted for display on a large, and attractive mounting board (too large to here display). The board is adorned with lamintated ID service photograph of the recipient, and 428 Squadron crest. There is also a metallic engraved panel detailing the recipient and the events of his parachute bail-out, and subsequent internement Sold with some copied research pertaining to the loss of aircraft HE864 on 5 May 1943 Postage: The postage quoted reflects the additional cost to pack and send this large item For overseas buyers, who wish to retain / include the large display board, there is an additional applicable cost of GBP 20 (over the automated postage quote) to cover the extra shipping costs. The additional postage is - of course - not applicable for those not wanting the board Condition: About GVF

An early 'Great War' 1914 casualty campaign group of 3: Private John Keating, 2nd Battalion Kings Own Scottish Borderers - 1914 Star. This with copy clasp (8862 Pte J. Keating. K. O. Sco. Bord.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (8862 Pte J. Keating. K. O. Sco. Bord.) - Interallied Victory Medal (8862 Pte J. Keating. K. O. Sco. Bord.) Important: Private John Keating 2nd Battalion Kings Own Scottish Borderers is confirmed as being 'Killed-in-Action' on 31 October 1914 John Keating was a native of Maryborough, Queens County, Ireland, and had enlisted in the Kings Own Scottish Borderers at Berwick, Northumberland, prior to the start of the Great War. The respective Medal Index Card shows that James entered a theatre of war (France & Flanders) on 20 September 1914. The same MIC also confirms issuance of a clasp to the 1914 Star Condition: GVF

An early 1916 casualty group of 3 to the 5th City Pals Battalion Manchester Regiment: Private James Wilkinson 20th (Service) Battalion (5th City) Manchester Regiment - 1914-15 Star (18066 Pte. J. Wilkinson. Manch: R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (18066 Pte. J. Wilkinson. Manch. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (18066 Pte. J. Wilkinson. Manch. R.) Important: Private James Wilkinson is confirmed as 'Died of Wounds', France, on 29 March 1916 The campaign medals all verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of the 20th (Service) Battalion (5th City Pals) Manchester Regiment as under; - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2801 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/2780 Reference 'Commonwealth War Graves Commission', the source shows that the recipient was the son of Mrs M.J. Wilkinson who resided at, 439, Ashton Old Rd., Openshaw, Manchester See the Manchester Evening News issue of 7 April 1916, for report on the recipients death in action, together with a named portrait photograph of James Wilkinson in uniform The medals have all been fitted with approximately 6 x inch lengths of new medal ribbon Condition: GVF

An early India service campaign medal pair. Conductor Charles Grossmith, Royal Artillery, late Ordnance Department, Bengal Artillery, Bengal Army - Indian Mutiny. Relief of Lucknow, Lucknow (Sub Condr. C. Grossmith. Siege Train Park) - India General Service 1854. 'North West Frontier' (Condr. C. Grossmith, Ordnce. Dept.) Important: The Indian Mutiny Medal with 2 x clasps is included in the recipients extant service papers which are accessible and held at The National Archives Charles Lipscomb Grossmith was a native was a native of Bishop Waltham, Winchester, Hampshire, England, where he was he was born circa 1827. A ?Clerk? by trade, on 31 March 1849, he enlisted at Westminster, London, Middlesex, England, for the Bengal Army. Charles subsequently served a total of 21 years and 71 days, with the Bengal Artillery (and later Royal Artillery), his entire service being spent in India. Amongst his latter promotions and appointments while serving with the Bengal Army, included; Sergeant, 1 November 1854; Laboratory Man, 17 June 1856; Magazine Sergeant, 6 November 1857; Officiating Sub-Conductor, 1 February 1858; Sub-Conductor, 15 November 1860; Conductor, 30 March 1864; Permanent Conductor 2nd Class, 15 August 1868. At the time of taking his discharge form the British Army at Barrackpore, Bengal, India, on 15 June 1870, his character and conduct, recorded in his service papers state; Quote, His conduct has been Very Good, and he was when promoted in the possession of one good conduct badge and would had he not been promoted have been now in possession of five good conduct badges and the Indian Mutiny medal and two clasps His name doe snot appear in the Defaulters Book and he had never been tried by Court Martial Unquote. At time of his discharge, Charles Grossmith indicated that his intended place of residence was to be, 32 Newgate Street, London, England. Charles Grossmith is recorded as having died in Droxford, Hampshire, England in the third quarter of 1916. At the time of his death, he was 90 years of age. He was survived by his wife, Clara Julia Grossmith, (born 1841) of Shore Lane, Bishop Waltham, Hampshire, England who died on 5 May 1929! Condition: About extremely fine

An early Second World War \'English Channel\' D.S.M. group of 7: Chief Engine Room Artificer Reginal Lewis Mauger, D.S.M., Royal Navy late H.M.S. Boreas - Distinguished Service Medal. GVI Type I swivel suspender (M.22013 R.L. Mauger. C.E.R.A. H.M.S. Boreas) - 1939-45 Star - Atlantic Star - Africa Star. With original clasp \'North Africa 1942-43\' - Defence Medal - War Medal - Naval LS&GC. GV coinage head (M.22013 R.L. Mauger. E.R.A. 2, H.M.S. Tenedos) Important: The award of the D.S.M. to Chief Engine Room Artificer Reginald Lews Mauger, a native of Minster, Kent, England, was published in the London Gazette of 4 October 1940. It was an award for his services aboard H.M.S. Boreas, which vessel repelled heavy enemy air attacks on Convoy CW8 in the Englih Channel\'. The London Gazette premable to the award of the D.S.M. states; Quote, For gallantry and determination in repellign enemy air attacks Unquote. The DSM was awarded for services over the period 25th to 26th July 1940 when Stuka dive bombers launched determined attacks on convoy CW8 in the English Channel off Dover and Sandgate; of the 21 vessels in the convoy 5 were sunk and others damaged together with Destroyer escorts Boreas and Brilliant. German E-Boats also joined the Attacks The day was important in the Battle of Britain, the Germans targeting the convoy with the intention to draw exhausted British fighters cover. Over sixty dive bombers attacked the convoy defended by Boreas and Brilliant and it can only be imagined how the participants felt in this battle for survival Reginald Lewis Mauger was born on 26 August 1900, at Minster, Kent, entering the Royal Navy as a Boy Artificer in July 1916, adult engagement commencing in August 1918, and was rated ERA 2nd Class by 1928. His conduct was VG and passed various RN courses in Gas, Oil Fuel etc. He received his Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in September 1933 A synopsis of the ships he served on for the period covered by his available service record is as follows; H.M.S. Indus 1916-21 (R.N. Engine Artificer Training Establishment, DEvonport); H.M.S. Vivid II 1921 (Devonport); H.M.S. Ramilles (Battleship); H.M.S. Victory, 1922 (Portsmouth); H.M.S. Fisgard (R.N. Artificers Training School, Plymouth); H.M.S. Victory II, 1922; H.M.S. Curacoa, 1922-25 (Ceres Class Cruiser); H.M.S. Victory II, 1928; H.M.S. Marshall Soult, 1928 (Monitor). His service sheet record transferred to new sheet form 1929 (and not yet available in the public domain) H.M.S. Boreas was a \"B\" Class Destroyer launched in July 1930. Surving the war, she received the battle honours \'English Channel\', \'Atlantic 1941-42\' & \'North Africa 1942-43\' H.M.S. Tenedos was a Destroyer of 1918, sunk by enemy aircraft in 1942 The medals mounted in the swing-style all suspended from contemporary ribands. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with some copied research including official service sheet record 1916-1928, D.S.M. entry page from London Gazette, H.M.S. Boreas official combat report 1940 Condition: GVF

An early Victorian 'Gunners' campaign pair: Sergeant Henry Goatley, Royal Artillery late H.E.I.C. Madras Artillery - IGS Medal 1854. With clasp 'Pegu' (Bombr Henry Goatley. Horse Arty) - Indian Mutiny Medal. No clasp (Corpl Henry Goately, B Tp He Bde Madras Arty) Important: Both medals confirmed as entitled in the recipients extant service papers Henry Goatley, was a native of Old Windsor, Windsor, Berkshire, England. He attested for service with the Madras Artillery - of the Honourable East India Company Madras Army - at London, on 12 January 1843. At the time of enlisting he was 20 years and 5 months of age, and described his trade as being a 'Groom'. According to his papers, Henry subsequently went on to rack-up a total of 23 years and 315 months service - of which an incredible 22 years and 9 months was spent overseas in India and Burma. Promoted to Sergeant on 10 December 1859, he subsequently transferred to the Royal Artillery of the British Army on 16 May 1861. Henry served through to 22 November 1864. At time of discharge, his military conduct and character was described as having been 'Exemplary'. His papers do not list him as owning or being in possession of a Long Service Medal, and there is certainly no General Order reference number for such a medal shown in his papers. A supplementary note in his papers says 'Claims, medal for long service and gratuity of ?10 also savings bank account co of 533-0-0 Rupees and prize money for Burmah'. The recipient is recorded as having died on 191 October 1900 Sold together with soft copy of the recipients service papers that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: Toned VF

An early Victorian 1st Afghan War, Crimean War and long service medal group of 3: Private Henry Britton, 1st Battalion, 1st Foot (Royal Scots) late 31st Regiment - Cabul Medal 1842 (*No 1044 Henry Britton. Pt. HMS 31st Regt) - Crimea Medal.: Alma, Inkermann, Sebastopol (Pte. Hy. Britton 1st Bn. 1st Foot) - Military LS&GC. Victoria type III (No 3401 Pt. Hy. Britton. 1st Bat. Royals) Note: First medal fitted with customised wide ornate swivel scroll suspension, and all medals contemporary engraved in various upright serif styles (see picture) Important: No medal rolls are extant for British Infantry regiments that served in the Afghan War. The recipients Crimea medaL and clasps verified in the respective medal roll (WO 100/26) and the LSGC medal confirmed as awarded in service papers with gratuity of ?5 on 1 December 1858 Henry Britton, was a native of the parish of St. Peters, Derby, England, where he was born circa 1817. By ?Trade? a ?Tailor, he enlisted for the British Army at on 22 March 1839, at which time he was 21 years of age. Posted to the 31st Regiment, he remained with that regiment until 6 March 1854, on which date he transferred to the 1st Battalion 1st Foot (The Royals), and remained with the Royal Scots through to his final discharge from the British Army on 7 August 1860. In total Harry served 21 years 139 days. During his time with ?The Colours?, Harry had served a total of 8 years and 11 months overseas as under; - East Indies: 7 years 9 months - Turkey and Crimea: 1 year 2 months On discharge from the British Army, Henry?s conduct was described as ?Good?, and his intended place of future residence was cited as ?Derby? Sold together with copied set of recipients service papers An unusual combination of medals, to find a First Afghan War medal in a group that includes other medals named to the 1st Foot (Royal Scots) Condition: Cabul Medal is GF, the others mostly VF

An early Victorian multiple campiagn group of 4: Corporal Andrew Brownlie, 71st Highland Light Infantry - Crimea Medal 1854. With clasp \'Sebastopol\' (No. 2566 A. Brownlie. 71st Hld.Lt.Infy) - Indian Mutiny Medal. With clasp \'Central India\' (Andw Brownlee, 71st Highd. L.I.) - India General Service Medal 1854. With clasp \'Umbeyla\' (2566 A. Brownlee. H.M.\'s 71st Regt) - Turkey: Crimea War Service Medal. This with British reverse(2566 Privt Andrw Brownlee.) Note: The Crimea Medal named in an engraved contemporary gothic style known to be common to the 71st, with additional florate engraving before and after the naming. The IGS 1854 with official correction to single letter \'E\' at end of surname. The Turkish medal fitted with a claw and replacement Crimea type suspension, and named in engraved sans serif capitals Andrew Brownlie (spelt variously Brownlie / Brownlee) was born at, Avondale, Cardross, Lanarkshire, Scotland circa 1825, and enlisted in the 71st Highland Light Infantry at Glasgow on, 20 January 1847. At time of his enlistment he was 22 years of age, and described himself as having been by \'Trade\' a \'Clerk\'. In his subsequent military career, he racked up 21 years and 83 days with the Colours, of which 13 years and 8 months was spent overseas in; - Canada: 3 years 3 months - Malta: 1 year 7 months - Crimea: 1 year 6 months - East Indies: 7 years 4 months The highest rank he ever attained was \'Corporal\' . He took his discharge at Dublin, Ireland, on 3 June 1868, at which time he is confirmed in his papers as having qualified for the Crimea and Indian Mutiny Medals (the IGS Umbeyla had not yet been issued). He also held 4 x \'Good Conduct Badges\', inspite of no less than 17 times appearing in the \'Regimental Defaulterers Book\' and thrice having been being tried by \'Court Martial\'. His military conduct was nevertheless described as being \'Good\' Sold together with set of service papers confirming all above details and which will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: Traces of laquer otherwise VF

An Edwardian & Great War Naval service group of 3: Chief Armourer Henry William Downer, Royal Navy - British War Medal. Silver (340962 H. W. Downer. Ch. Amr. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (340962 H. W. Downer. Ch. Amr. R.N.) - RNLSGC. EDVII (340962 H. W. Downer, Ch. Armourer, H.M.S. Cormorant) All medals verified per the respective medal rolls and recipients service sheet, viz: - BWM & Interallied Victory Medals: Reference ADM 171/100 - Royal Navy LS&GC Medal: Traced 25 November 1910 (service sheet refers) Henry William Downer, son of Downer & Mary Jane Downer (nee Dawkins) was a native of Portsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, where he was born on 31 December 1874. Prior to joining the Royal Navy on 9 November 1895, Henry had been employed as a 'Coachsmith'. On, 31 July 1898, Henry married Mary Burkinshaw at, Portsea, Hampshire. He was appointed 'Chief Armourer' aboard the 'Battlecruiser' H.M.S. Indefatigable on 1 July 1909. During the Great War he served mainly from H.M.S. Excellent, but also served aboard H.M.S. Minotaur, 23 January-28 February 1916, and aboard the Light Cruiser H.M.S. Attentive, 22 March-6 August 1916. Henry William Downer took his discharge from the Royal Navy on 28 January 1919, and is reported to have died at, Plymouth, Devon, England, sometime during the first quarter of 1967 The recipients Royal Navy service sheet is extant and accessible at The National Archives Condition: About EF

An Egypt & Sudan Campaign medal pair: Corporal Robert Galloway, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders The pair comprises: a). Egypt & Sudan Medal 1882-1886. Reverse undated. With clasps \'El-Teb_Tamaai\' & \'The Nile 1884-85\' (26, Lce Corpl R. Galloway, 1/Gord: Highrs:) b). Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Obverse dated 1884-86 Medal & clasps verification: The Egypt Medal with both x clasps verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll for the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders reference WO 100/66 Khedival Bronze Star: There is a \'limited\' supplementary Khedives Egypt Star medal roll for the Gordon Highlanders in WO 100/66 compiled and signed in Malta in 1887, however it only lists those men who were \'No Effective / Left the Regiment at the time of compilation. Corporal Galloway was very much alive and serving in Malta in 1887, as pay roll musters for 1887, show him present in Malta. In common with the majority of British Army regiments, there are either none or only partial extant rolls for the post 1882 dated Khedives Egypt Stars awarded to the Gordon Highlanders, albeit all men present in the campaigns 1884-85, who had not been been awarded a Khedival Star for the Egypt Campaign 1882, would have been entitled to one or other of the 1884 or 1884-6 dated stars, depending or not whether they served in one or both of the Sudan Campaigns 1884 & 1885 Lance-Corporal Galloway, is confirmed as having served in \'both\' of the Sudan campaigns of 1884 & 1885. On 8 September 1885, 1st battalion Gordon Highlanders, left Fort Mer (Egypt) for embarkation at Alexandria for destination Malta, where the battalion disembarked on 12 September 1885 Sold together with hard-copy photocopied extract pages from the respective campaign medal rolls of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders Condition: About GVF

An enigmatic \'Gunners\' campaign and long service medal group of 6: Battery Sergeant Major T.J. O\'Callaghan, Royal Artillery late Royal Garrison Artillery - 1914-15 Star (19456, Sjt. T. O\'Callaghan, R.G.A.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (19456, Sjt. T. O\'Callaghan, R.G.A.) - Interallied Victory Medal (19456, Sjt. T. O\'Callaghan, R.G.A.) - IGS 1908 Medal. GV first issue \'Waziristan 1919-21\' (1402023 W.O.Cl.1. T.J. O\'Callaghan. R.A.) - Military Meritorious Service Medal. GV1 issue (1402023 W.O.Cl.II. T.J. O\'Callaghan. R.A.) - Military LS&GC Medal. GV second type (1402023 W.O.Cl.1. T.J. O\'Callaghan. R.A.) Note: LSGC has re-pinned suspender and naming has been officially reimpressed Important: The IGS 1908 medal and clasp is a Royal Mint issue. The medal and clasp confirmed as entitled in the respective medal roll (Ref WO 100/I22/488) where the issue voucher reference shows that the IGS was issued on 8 August 1961!. While a Medal Index Card is extant at the National Archives for the award of the IGS, there is no on-line record of the Medal Index Card for the Great War Medals The medals all mounted in the swing-style and \'as-worn\' by the recipient. The medals suspended by old contemporary silk ribands from a mounting bar, which no longer retains the hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

An ex - 1914-15 Star (A. A. Lamb, Mily. Dairy Farm. Attd. S. & T. Corps.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (A. Lamb. Mily. Farms.) - Interallied Victory Medal (A. Lamb. Mily. Farms.) Important: Extremely rare unit impressed on the campaign medals - Mil - 1914-15 Star (A. A. Lamb, Mily. Dairy Farm. Attd. S. & T. Corps.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (A. Lamb. Mily. Farms.) - Interallied Victory Medal (A. Lamb. Mily. Farms.) Important: Extremely rare unit impressed on the campaign medals - Military Dairy Farms, of the British Indian Army Note: Per 'India's War Effort', during the Great War, it is recorded that 4,986 x dairy cattle were sent overseas to Mesopotamia, and another 636 x dairy cattle were sent to other overseas areas of operations, where the Indian Army served. The provision of the dairy cattle was to provide safe, hygienic milk for the troops of the Indian Army - the dairy cattle being a vitally important supplies component, considering the large number of non-meat eating personnel in the Indian Army that relied on 'Milk' as their major source of protein Alfred Archibald Lamb, the son of Harry and Clara Lamb, was born in Dublin, Ireland, on 30 May 1881. At the time of his birth, Alfred's father was a serving soldier holding the appointment of 'Wheeler' in the Royal Horse Artillery. Sadly, Alfred's father died, when he was just an infant, and his mother, now Clara Telford, re-married, and the family were recorded as residing in London in 1891, the Census for that year showing Alfred being referred to as 'Archie' and described as a scholar. The family comprised Alfred's mother and Stepfather, and his sibling younger brother who was named Dudley. Curiously - and perhaps of some significance considering Alfred's later service with Military Dairy Farms - the remaining resident of the household, described as employed as a 'Milk-Maid'. On leaving school Alfred worked briefly in London as a 'Clerk, before joining the Royal Marine Light Infantry on 29 August 1899. Alfred served just over 6 years with the Royal Marines, and his character and conduct at time of discharge on 28 February 1905, was described as having been 'Very Good'. A return to civilian life, is not what Alfred planned, as after less than three weeks as a 'Civilian' he subsequently joined the British Army, at Dublin, Ireland, on, 19 March 1905, and posted to his father's old regiment, the Royal Horse Artillery. Curiously, his service papers indicate that his reckonable service was made retrospective and backdated to 1 March 1905, to show continuity with his prior service in the Royal Marines. He subsequently served in South Africa and India, with the R.H.A.. On 26 July 1914, while still in India, Alfred took his final discharge from the British Army, to take up civil employment with the 'Government Military Dairy Farms' (by authority of the Quarter Master General in India ref No 1030-81 (Q.M.G.9) dated 1 January 1914). At discharge his rank was Bombardier, and in addition to his earlier certificates earned with the Royal Marines, had additionally been awarded a 'Chiropody Certificate' gained at Roberts Heights, South Africa. In total Alfred had served 9 years and 148 days years with the Royal Horse Artillery, as under; - Home: 01/05/03 - 17/09/07 - South Africa: 18/09/07 - 20/11/09 - India: 21/11/09 - 26/07/1914 While stationed in South Africa, Alfred married Cecilia Emmery at Potchefstroom Transvaal, on 3 July 1909. The couple had three children, all sons, born in India in the years circa 1910-1912, and all of whom sadly died in infancy at, Mhow Cantonment, Bengal, India. The couple did not have any further children Alfred's civil appointments with the various Government Farms departments in British India, as gleaned from the Indian Civil Lists included; - 1916 (08): Government Dairy Farmer Manager (Voyage S?hampton-Aden (for Egypt)) - 1932 (04-06): S?Indendent Imperial Institute of Animal Husbandry & Dairying Bangalore - 1935: Imperial Institute of Agricultural Research, Imperial Cattle Breeding Farm Karnal - 1936: As above Alfred Archibald Lamb is recorded as having died in retirement in England, on 20 April 1950. At the time of his death, Alfred had been residing at the family home, called 'Dodabeta' (the highest mountain in the Nilgris range, Madras Presidency) and left his estate to his widow, Cecilia Lamb. An extremely rare to unit medal group Condition: About EF

An exceptional \'Presented by the King\' MC group of 6: Captain G.T. Suttie, M.C., 7th Gordon Highlanders, late 4th \'First City\' Infantry (Active Citizen Force) & Marshalls Horse - MC GV issue engraved (Capt G.Tod Suttie, 7th Gordon Hrs By HM King George 23rd Nov 1918) - Queens South Africa Medal & 4 clasps \'CC\' \'OFS\' Joh\' & \'DH\' (514 G .T. Suttie, Marshalls Horse) - 1914-15 Star (Capt G.T. Suttie, 4th Infantry) - British War Medal (Capt G.T. Suttie) - Allied Victory Medal (Capt G.T. Suttie) - Colonial Auxiliary Forces LSM. GV (Captain G.T. Suttie, 4th Infy) George Suttie was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and migrated to South Africa pre 1900. At the time of his enlistment during the South African War, he was resident in Port Elizabeth, Cape Colony where he was employed as a ?letter carrier?. At the age of 19 he enlisted for service with ?Marshalls Horse?. After the South African War he joined the local volunters, as a member of the ?First City? Infantry ? a Grahamstown volunteer battalion of the South African Active Citizen Force (4th Infantry). After serving with his regiment in the South west Africa Campaign of 1914-15, he obtained an appointment in the Imperial Forces with the 7th Battalion Gordon Highlanders. He received his MC for leading his men in a frontal attack on the enemy during which he was wounded in action. His MC was published in the London Gazette of 16/9/1918, and he was decorated by the King on 23/11/1918. The citation for his MC states; Quote, ?Lt (A/Capt) George Tod Suttie, Gord Highrs. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although slighgtly wounded, he continued to lead his company for two days, when he had to have his wounds dressed. After a few hours he again returned to his company and led them in the open until wounded again?. Unquote. The action for which he was decorated took place at Lestrem during the Battle of Lys between 9-12 April 1918. The Gordon Highlanders were awarded an estimated 225 x Military Crosses and 26 x Further Award Bars to the MC during the Great War. With various copied British and South African service documents Condition: GVF

An exceptionally rare Colonial Fire Services Meritorious and Long Service medal pair: Senior Divisional Officer Leonard Worrallo, C.P.M., Hong Kong Fire Services 1). Colonial Police & Fire Services Medal For Meritorious Service. EIIR issue (Leonard Worrallo, Sen. Div. Ofr., Hong Kong Fire Services.) 2). Colonial Fire Brigade LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue with further service clasp (L Worrallo, A.C.F.O. H.K.F.S.) Note: The CFBLSGC medal named in the distinctive unique engraved style for Hong Kong issues Important: The award of the Colonial Police Medal For Meritorious Service was published in the London Gazette of 1 January 1971 Note: Reference 'British Gallantry Awards' (Abbott & Tamplin, 1981), it is estimated that of 2,246 Colonial Police Medal 'For Meritorious Service' issued in the period 1938-1979, only 169 medal were for 'Fire Services' Leonard Worrallo a native of Wallsall, Staffordshire, England, served a long and distinguished career in Hong Kong Colony with the Hong Kong Fire Services, including senior operational appointments on Hong Kong Island itself. Leonard was married to Joan Marion Worrallo (nee Robinson) whom he had married at Wallsall in 1939, and with whom he had a daughter Vivien who was born. Post War United Kingdom Outward Passenger Lists record that Leonard's wife and daughter sailed for Hong Kong aboard the P&O Liner 'Corfu' which sailed from Southampton on 18 September 1959 - prior to their embarkation they had resided at 81 Roebuck Road, Leamore, Wallsall The medal mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings An exceptionally rare pair of Colonial Fire Brigade medals to find on the market Condition: Toned GVF

An exquisite positively attributed pair of gold, and gold silver gilt & enamel miniature orders awarded to a most distinguished Political Officer and 'Arabist', who was the first British Resident (Governor) of Somalia: Colonel Frederick Mercer Hunter, C.B - Companion Order of the Bath. Civil Division. Gold breast badge. With buckle brooch - Companion Order of the Star of India. Gold, gilt & enamel breast badge with buckle / bar Important: These are the positively attributed miniature orders worn by Major Frederick Mercer Hunter, C.S.I. of the Bombay Staff Corps, Indian Army. The award of the C.S.I. was published in the London Gazette of 6 June 1885, in recognition of his services as First Assistant to Political Agent at Aden and Consul for Somali Coast. The C.B. was awarded, in recognition of his services as Her Majesty's Consul on the Somali Coast, per the War Office Notice of 23 January 1886 published in the London Gazette of 26 January 1886 (see also his positively attributed gold, full-size breast badge for the C.B. being sold separately with accompanying galzed painted photograph portrait - and other related family medals). Frederick Mercer Hunter was a native of St.Andrews, Fife, Scotland, where he was born on . Frederick like his father (Lt. Colonel James Hunter) before him, and his son after him (Lt-Colonel Walter James Henry Hunter) joined the Bombay Army, of the Indian Army. Sunbsequently appointed to the Political Department of the Indian Army, he served many years with great distinction in the East African littoral, specifically in Somalia, where he became the first British Resident (Governor), and in South Arabia at Aden in which latter place he was also Acting Resident in 1885. It was for his services in that region, that he was decorated with the C.S.I. (LG ) and C.B. (LG 26 January 1886). As an author, Captain Mercer published the authorative, and highly personalized account of the British History in Aden, and his services there, in the title 'An Account of the British Settlement of Aden in Arabia' (Captain F.M. Hunter, London 1877 - and reprinted since). Colonel Hunter died at St.Andrews on 30 July 1898 An important positively attributed pair of miniature Orders, for anyone having a serious interest in the British history of South Arab, Aden and Somalia Note: 6 inches of new riband will also be supplied for the CB Condition: EF

An extensive 'End of Empire' Indochina and North Africa Colonial Wars medal group of 9: - Medaille Militiaire. Undated. 4th Republic (1948-1958) - Cross of War Overseas Theatres of Operations (T.O.E.). With 2 x citations - Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combatant). With French Mint marks - Colonial Medal. 2nd type. By maker 'Delande'. with clasp 'Extreme Orient' - Indochina Medal (M?daille Comm?morative de la Campagne d'Indochine) 1948-54 - Commmemorative Medal for Security & Order. With clasp 'Algerie' (1954-1964) - Medal of Honour Ministry of Labour. Gilt. Reverse named 'M Flores 1985' - Medal for North Africa (Medaille D'Afriqie Du Nord) - Medal Federation of POW's & Combatants of Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco Note: All medals mounted in the correct order of precedence. The Medal of Honour with silk rosette (30 years public service). The Veterans Medal of the National Federation of Prisoners of War and Combatants of Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, with 'Croix Du Sud' (Saharien Ordre) emblem on riband denoting a medal to a combat veteran of the North African Wars (had he been a POW the emblem worn on the riband would have been a length of 'Barbed Wire') All mounted as-worn, on flock mounting pad. This with large safety pins attached as-worn A fine 'End of Empire' colonial wars medal group to a much decorated French soldier who later gave 30 years of dedicated public service after leaving the French Army Condition: GVF

An extensive and unique group of 6 to \'Officer Commanding\' - \'The Guns\' - during the Defence of Ladysmith: Colonel M.H. Downing, C.M.G. Divisional Officer Special Constabulary, late Royal Artillery - Companion St.Michael & St.George. Victorian breast badge with integral brooch buckle - 1897 Jubilee Medal. Silver issue (Lt.Colonel. C.M. Downing. R.A. June 1897) - Abyssinia Medal (Lieut C. Downing. 21st Brigde R.A.) - Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. No clasp (Captn. C.M.H. Downing. E/4th. R.A.) - QSA Medal. Silver issue with 3 clasps \'DOL\' \'OFS\' \'Trans\' (Colonel C.M.H. Downing, R.A.) - Special Constabulary Medal. GV first issue (Div.Offr. Col. Cameron. M.H. Downing. C.M.G.) A rare combintion of awards that include awards to a Veteran of the Abyssinia Campaign who subsequently held the appointment of \'Officer Commanding, Artillery Corps, Ladysmith 1899-1900\' - and an important Officer of the \'Defence of Ladysmith\'. Cameron Macartney Harwood Downing - the son of Major-General David Dowding was born in Naples, Italy in 1846, and died at Thurleston, Suffolk on 7 June 1926,. He had been a man of considerable wealth for the time, as on his death the value of his effects as shown in his last will and testament had a value of 11,287 Pounds 18 Shillings and Sixpence Following the example of his father - who was Major-General David Downing of the Bengal Army - Cameron had a long and distinguished service career, as an Officer of the Royal Regiment of Artillery. He served in the British Army continusouly between 1866 and 1902 (being placed on retired pay on 8 December 1902) First commissioned in 1866, he subsequently served as follows; India, January - December 1867; Abyssinia, December 1867 - March 1868 (Medal); India, August 1870 - April 1876 & October 1878 - October 1879; Afghanistan 1879-80, (medal); England March 1893 - February 1894; India, March 1894 - June; 1894; Chief Instructor School of Gunnery October 1897 - September 1899; South Africa, 1899-1900, serving as Officer Commanding Corps of Artillery during the \'Defence of Ladysmith\' was thrice Mentioned-in-Despatches, and awarded Companion of the Order of St.Michael & St. George in respect of his services during the South Afriucan War The London Gazette 8 February 1901 containing the Despatch from Lieut.-General Sir George White, V.C., G.C.B., G.C.S.I., G.C.I.E., Commanding theBritish Forces in Natal, to the Secretary of State for War. Dated Ladysmith, Natal, 2nd December, 1899, had below \'Mention-in-Despatches\'; Quote, I desire to bring the following Officers very specially to your notice as eminently deserving of reward for the services rendered by them: ?Colonel C. M. Downing, R.A., Commanding Royal Artillery, has been my adviser on all artillery matters in my command, and I count myself fortunate in having had the assistance of such an experienced \"and highly-educated Artillery Officer. I cannot speak in too high terms of the behaviour of the Royal Artillery on all occasions on which I have had to call upon them, or of the value of their services to the State. Unquote. The London Gazette 8 February 1901 containing the Despatch from Lieut.-General Sir George White, V.C., G.C.B., G.C.S.I., G.C.I.E., late Commanding the Ladysmith Garrison, to the Chief of the Staff to the Field-Marshal Commanding-in-Chief in South Africa. Dated Cape Town 23rd March, 1900 and published in the London Gazette of 8 February 1901, included the below \'Mention-in-Despatches; Quote, Colonel C. M. H. Downing, Commanding Royal Artillery, did all that a highly-trained specialist could do to assist me in the defence, both as regards the employment of his batteries as mobile units, and also in their distribution and action when it became necessary to demobilise them, and place the guns in fixed epaulments. He is an Officer in whose knowledge and judgment in artillery matters I have every confidence. Unquote. Colonel Downing received nultiple mentions in numerous published accounts appeartaining to his services and moreover the efficiency of the Royal Artillery guns and units under his command during the \'Defence of Ladysmith. In addition to above, the below following interesting letter written by Colonel Downing and relating to the Gunnery of the Boer Artillery \'Long Toms\' , or more specialiffcally \'Bulwana Bill\' is quoted from an on-line resource; Quote, Extract from a letter from Colonel Downing, Commanding Royal Artillery in Ladysmith, to Sir William MacCormac, dated Head-quarters, Ladysmith, April 24th, 1900; received May 19th, 1900..... \'Bulwana Bill\' used fire 20 shells a day into Ladysmith, except on Sundays, and considering the number of shells poured into Ladysmith from all sides our loss was mercifully small. Yet it was a very wearying experience to endure for 120 days, and it is stirring to think how steadfastly our troops stood it. I have seen sentries on two occasions when the shell plumped down within twenty yards of them remain standing at attention without moving a muscle. One was an infantry man on guard over the ordnance stores, the other a gunner over his guns. Shelters were constructed, but the men were at first veryunwilling to take advantage of them (\" like a lot of rabbits,\" as one of the gunners said) until they were forced by their losses and the inability to retaliate. Well may we be proud of our British Soldier; his patient endurance and steadfast pluck is what it always was, as recorded in past history.\" Unquote. All except the Special Contabulary Faithful Service Medal mounted in the \'swing-style\' and \'as-worn\' by the recipient, all suspended from contemporary silk ribands and the mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pina nd casp fitting Condition: The pre Pre 1898 medals with contact wear about VF the others GVF/EF

An extensive and well documented Naval family group including; an \'Evacuation of Crete\' D.S.C. Group (the Father); \'Minesweeping\' group of 3 (Son) and War Medal (Daughter): The Spendlow family A). Group of 8 to Lieutenant (Engineer) W.J. Spendlow, a Jutland veteran, who served in H.M.S. Decoy when she rescued the King of Greece from Crete, May 1941 - Distinguished Service Cross. GVI issue reverse officially dated \'1942\' (\'Lt. (E) W.J. Spendlow\') - 1914-15 Star (un-named) - British War Medal. Silver issue (un-named) - Interallied Victory Medal (un-named) - 1939-1945 Star - Atlantic Star - Africa Star - War Medal. With a Mention-in-Despatches emblem attached to the riband Important: The D.S.C. is named in atypical contemporary hand engraved chisel style often seen on this award, and the cross with hallmarks for London 1940 (see illustrations). The Great War campaign medals are all un-named as struck, and presumably obtained as an un-marked replacement set Sold together with below \'original\' items of ephemera; - Card box for WW2 medals \'W.J. Spendlow, 66 Compton Road, North End, Porstmouth, Hants\' - Admiralty transmittal letter for the WW2 medals showing entitlement to four medals - Commission appointing W.J. Spendlow to Warrant Engineer, Royal Navy, dated 1.6.1927 - MID Certificate, Mr. William J. Spendlow, Commissioned Engineer, RN, HMS Decoy, 11.11.41 - Two Investiture Admittance Tickets, Buckingham Palace, dated 17.2.1942 - Letter from recipient to his brother regarding evacuation from Greece and Crete, 17.10.41 - A number of photographs relating to his family and his military career The award of the D.S.C. was published in the London Gazette 8.1.1942 Lieutenant (E) William Jarvis Spendlow, Royal Navy, H.M.S Decoy \'For outstanding gallantry, fortitude and resolution during the Battle of Crete.\' The award of the M.I.D. was published in the London Gazette 11.11.1941 Mr. William Jarvis Spendlow, Commissioned Engineer, Royal Navy, H.M.S Decoy \'For distinguished services in operations in Greek Waters.\' Lieutenant William Jarvis Spendlow, D.S.C. (1894-1975), born Bradford, Yorkshire; entered Royal Navy as Boy, 1.1.1910; service as an Engine Room Artificer during the Great War included: H.M.S. Dreadnought (Battleship); H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth (Battleship), 22.9.1915-23.1.1916 and H.M.S. Barham (Battleship) 10.2.1916-1.5.1920, during which time she participated in the Battle of Jutland (31.5.1916); advanced Acting Warrant Engineer, 1.10.1925; Sub-Lieutenant Engineer, 1.10.1935; between the War he served in the Mediterranean, China and the Persian Gulf; service during the Second War included in the Destroyer H.M.S. Decoy, 17.2.1939-7.10.1941, initially operating in the Mediterranean at the start of the war Decoy\'s service included taking part in the Battle of Calabria (9.7.1940); and the evacuation of Greece and then Crete, Spendlow gives more detail in a letter written to his brother; Quote, \'We got back to the Mediterranean again & worked with the fleet, did a lot of hard steaming in the Calabria battle, passed through lots of big gun salvos but could not get in torpedo range as the Italians turned away each time. We had lots of high level bombing attacks & were unfortunate on one occasion & got one on the quarterdeck which set fire to the depth charges & the aft magazine. It was a hectic few minutes, but we managed to get the magazine & shell room flooded & put it out, unfortunately quite a number were killed by the explosion of the bomb...... We were in Malta in January during the big blitz there, this time a real big un went right through our bows and out the side & exploded in the water, gosh talk about shaking the ship up, but no one was hurt. Our next job was running to Benghazi, but that didn\'t last long as the Jerries pushed the Army back and the Greek show started. Then it was convoy after convoy, bombed on the way there and then on the way back. We just missed the big bang at Piraeus having left a day or so previously then came the evacuation of Greece & then Crete. Crete was pretty bad, I shall never forget my last trip from Heraklion, packed tight with soldiers, and attacked by Stuka dive bombers from 5 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon. All our machinery was smashed by the near misses but we kept going somehow, to stop would have meant the end in a few minutes, metal ran out of the bearings but still the engines went round. We saw several of our pals go, but there was no turning back, we lost too many ships before doing that. At last we were out of range and reached Alexandria safely...... Another job we had during the Evacuation of Crete was taking off the King of Greece, his cabinet & staff. It was a pitch dark night, the party had managed to dodge the German parachutists by the skin of their teeth on several occasions & got over the mountains to the south coast of Crete...... We had a rendezvous just after midnight at a given spot on the coast & when we showed a small light, it was immediately answered with a torch & the party embarked in a small fishing boat .... We left about 3 am at 30 knots & were well away by dawn..... Tobruk was another creepy job, in at midnight, unload & away with reliefs about 3.30am & Jerry waiting about 40 miles out for the dawn, sometimes 20 to 30 of them & you are the only target. Still Decoy was lucky, the only \'D\' out of eight remaining, & to have been hit 4 times & got away with it is a record I think.\' Unquote. Spendlow was promoted Lieutenant Engineer, 1.10.1941, and was awarded the D.S.C. for his gallantry during the Battle of Crete; from \'1941-44 he was in H.M.S. Melbreak (Destroyer) in the Western Approaches, and from 1944 until his retirement in 1948 he was with the Commander-in-Chief Air Staff at H.M.S. Daedalus, Lee-on-Solent.\' (newspaper article refers). B). Group of 4: Engine Room Artificer A.D. Spendlow, Royal Navy - Defence Medal - War Medal - NGS Medal 1915. GVI type II \'Minesweeping 1945-51\' (P/MX88279 A.D. Spendlow ERA 3 RN) - Imperial Service Medal. EIIR issue (Alan David Spendlow) Sold together with below original items of ephemera; - Four Sports Prize Medals - A number of original photographs relating to Naval service & presentation of Imperial Service Medal Engine Room Artificer Second Class Alan David Spendlow (1926-1992), born Portsmouth, Hampshire, was the son of William Jarvis Spendlow; joined Royal Navy as Engine Room Artificer Apprentice, 14.8.1941; Minsweeping service included in H.M.S. Chameleon, June-August 1947, October 1947-December 1949 and January 1950-March 1950; discharged as Engine Room Artificer Second Class, 10.3.1956; he later went on to be employed as a Technology Officer with the Ministry of Defence and was presented with his Imperial Service Medal by Vice-Admiral Sir Ted Horlick upon his retirement in 1982 C). Single medal: Wren D. Spendlow - War Medal Sold together with below original items of ephemera; - Official box of issue,to \'Miss D. Spendlow, 66 Compton Road, North End, Portsmouth, Hants\' - Admiralty transmittal letter for the medal showing entitlement for the one medal - Three photographs relating to the recipient Dora Spendlow, born Portsmouth, Hampshire, 1919, was the daughter of William Jarvis Spendlow; she served as a Wren at H.M.S.\'s Pembroke, Victory and Boscawen during the Second War. Sadly, Dora took her own life in 1955 Sold with a quantity of various copied research Condition: GVF-EF

An extensive French Army 'Foreign Service' medal group of 9: - Cross of Military Valour (Croix de la Valeur Militaire). With 2 x bronze mentions/citations - Cross of Combattants (Croix du Combattant) - Overseas Medal with 2 clasps 'Liban' 'Republique De Cote D'Ivoire' - National Defence Medal. II Class with 2 x clasps 'Troupes De Marine' 'Arme Blindee' - National Recognition Medal & clasp 'Missions D'Assistane Exterieure' - Commemorative Medal & 2 clasps 'Afghanistan' 'Ex-Yougoslavie' - United Nations Service Medal with 'UNIFIL' riban: United Nations Force in Lebanon - NATO Medal: With clasp 'Ex-Yougoslavie' - NATO Medal: With clasp 'Kosovo' The group representing military service in; Afghanistan, Kosovo, Former Yuoslavia, Lebanon and Ivory Coast, by a soldier serving in one of the French Armoured units of the colonial army including deployment on missions of a humanitarian nature The group mounted in the French style and as-worn, The reverse of the 'Placard' with fittments for attaching to the tunic An impressive ensemble of medals Condition: GVF

An extensive Great War era Voluntary Nursing group of 6 medals and 10 associated items of related insignia: Miss Lillie Mary Beatrice Brown, British Red Cross Society late 2nd Worcester Voluntary Aid Detachment - Voluntary Medical Service Medal (Lillie. M. B. Brown.) - British Red Cross Society: Great War service medal. With integral brooch bar - B.R.C.S. Technical Badge. With enamelled bar 'Pharmacist' and integral riband buckle - B.R.C.S. Technical Badge. With enamelled bar 'Pharmacist' and integral riband buckle - B.R.C.S.: Proficiency in Red Cross Nursing badge - B.R.C.S.: Proficiency in Red Cross Hygiene & Sanitation Note: As the B.R.C.S. badges are in a sealed glazed frame we have been unbale to check the reverses for naming - but presumably are to the same recipient, and sold as found Sold together with; - Red Cross Great War era silk cockade - B.R.C.S. 'County of Worcester' gilt and enamel cap badge - The B.R.C.S.. Gilt & red enamel 'County of Worcester' pin-back badge - St.John Ambulance Association. Bronze gilt members badge, with separate 'H.N.'link (Home Nursing?) - The British Red Cross Society: 10 Years Membership Badge, with Kings Crown gilt & enamel - The British Red Cross Society: Gilt and red enamel 'For Service' pin-back lapel badge - The British Red Cross Society: Gilt and blue enamel 'For Service' pin-back lapel badge - B.R.C.S.: Small cloth and bullion officers rank 'pip' - British Pharmaceutical Conference Birmingham 1939. Enamel badge ID (Miss L.M.B. Brown, B'ham) - 2nd 'Worcester' Voluntary Aid Detachement shoulder title badge in gilding metal Note: The badges are - like the medals - all contained in a sealed glazed frame, and we have not bene able to check the reverses for naming/numbers or makers marks, and sold as found Lillie Mary Beatrice Brown was a native of Moseley, Worcestershire, England, where she was born on 4 September 1882. The 1911 Census for England & Wales shows that she was residing with her family and sibling sisters (father was an Articled Accountant) at 'Glenavon', 20 Forest Road, Moseley, Worcestershire. Lillie is reported to have died in the district of St. Austell, Cornwall, England, sometime in the first quarter of 1978 Important: Overseas buyers should be aware that the frame is not suitable for sending overseas, and we will not send it - but will of course send all the medals/badges removed from the frame. Postage quote indicated reflects the cost of sending this weighty lot and special packaging required for same Condition: Frame is chipped and sealed. Medals and badges GVF

An extensive pre-war China & Philippines service & Pacific War campaign group of 9: Lieutenant John Degraff Ware, United States Navy - Navy Good Conduct Medal. Clasps '1936' '1940' & wrap brooch (John Degraff Ware, 1932) - Yangtze Service Medal. Navy issue, numbered, M.No.4237. With full wrap brooch bar - China Service Medal. Navy issue, unnumbered post 1945 issue with crimp brooch bar - American Defense Medal. With 1 clasp 'Fleet' - American Campaign Medal - Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal - Victory Medal 1945 - Expert Rifleman. Navy issue & wrap brooch (John D. Ware, Olongapo P.I. May 1934) - Shanghai: Soochow Creek Medal 1937 (John Degraffe Ware, U.S.S. Panay) Note: The 'Soochow Creek' medal was a locally manufactured satirical brass medal, produced locally for sale/purchase by US Marines and later also USN personnel Important: Copied service documents with the group confirm that John Degraffe Ware was serving in China theatre as a member of USN in 1936, which vessel was also on Yangtze China Station Note: John Degraffe Ware was awarded his Expert Rifleman medal while based at Olongapo, Philippine Islands, in 1934 John Degraffe Ware served in the U.S. Navy as an enlisted man, 1 November 1928 to 27 August 1943, and then as an officer from 28 August 1943 to 1 July 1956. His record of service as an enlisted man, lists service aboard U.S.S. Vestal, January 1930 -April 1934 and June 1934 - December 1935; U.S.S. Northampton, December 1935 - April 1940; U.S.S. Oklahoma, April 1940 - August 1941; U.S.S. Black Hawke, September 1941; and U.S.S. John D. Edwards, September 1941-July 1943. When serving on the destroyer John D. Edwards, Ware saw action in the Battle of the Java Sea, 27 February -1 March 1942, during the early months of the Pacific War. The Soochow Creek Medal here on offer is an example of the 1937 variant - the medal having been struck in different years and with corresponding variations in eligibility, quality, riband etc. Originally struck as a satirical decoration to commemorate the 1932 U.S. Marine defence of the international settlement at Shanghai. It was manufactured locally, probably by the firm of Tuck Chang, at 67 Broadway, Shanghai, and was available at a cost of $2.00 from various company offices and through the regimental newspaper Walla Walla. Likewise, during the 1937 emergency, the medal was revived and ?awarded? (or rather available by private purcahse) to Marines and Sailors alike, serving in Shanghai circa 1937 Sold together with; - United States Navy pin-back brooch - 10 x associated photos of USN personnel in the Orient & China war scenes - Full-set of contemporary riband bars - Some photocopied service details confirming above details Condition: GVF

An extensive Second World War era British Red Cross Society 'Home Front' medal group of 7 with insignia: Miss Edith E. Berry, Immobile Volunteer Aid Detachment (British Red Cross Society), A.R.P. First Aid Post, Witney, Oxfordshire, England - Defence Medal - Voluntary Medical Service Medal. With 4 x silver extra service bars (Miss Edith E. Berry) - B.R.C.S.: Proficiency in Red Cross First Aid. With 1932 bar (09149 E. Berry.) - B.R.C.S.: Proficiency in Red Cross Nursing. With 1932 bar (07184 E. Berry) - B.R.C.S: Proficiency First Aid in Chemical Warfare & 'Anti-Gas Training' bar (2418 E. E. Berry.) - B.R.C.S: Medal for 3 Years Service. With 3 x bars (4625, with etched initials E.B.) - British Red Cross Society: Merit Medal. With gilt '3' service bar (2253 E. Berry.) Sold together with below companion British Red Cross Society insignia; - B.R.C.S.: Volunteer Aid Detachment (V.A.D.) uniform lapel badge. EIIR crown - B.R.C.S.: British Red Cross Society 'For Service' Badge. With reverse fittings - B.R.C.S.: Gilt and enamel 'Scarf' badge. With reverse fittings Important: Where issued as fittings, all medals and badges complete with their correct integral top bars and reverse fittings Edith Elizabeth Berry daughter of Harold Berry (Master Baker) and Edith Berry, was a native of Witney, Oxfordshire, England, where she was born on, 19 March 1908. The 1939 National Register records Edith living at home with her widowed father, residing at 86 High Street, Witney, Oxfordshire, England, the remarks column with notes that Edith was a volunteer of the British Red Cross Society serving with Air Raid Precaution First Aid Post / Immobile Volunteer Aid Detachment (V.A.D.). Elizabeth Berry is recorded as having died at Witney, Oxfordshire, on 24 July 1985. The medals mounted on a board for display (Note: we will remove the board if sending overseas) Condition: GVF

An extensive Second World War era British Red Cross Society \'Home Front\' medal group of 8 with insignia: Leader Mary Angier, Air Raid Precaution First Aid Dressing Station, Twickenham, Middlesex & British Red Cross Society Society - Defence Medal - Voluntary Medical Service Medal. With 3 x silver extra service bars (Mrs. Mary Angier) - B.R.C.S.: Proficiency in Red Cross First Aid (31494 M. Angier) - B.R.C.S.: Proficiency in Red Cross Nursing (28485 M. Angier) - B.R.C.S: Proficiency First Aid in Chemical Warfare & \'Anti-Gas Training\' bar (7201 M. Angier) - B.R.C.S: Medal for 3 Years Service. King\'s Crown issue.With 3 x 3 years further service bars (42909) - British Red Cross Society: Merit Medal. King\'s Crown issue (13000 M. Angier) - British Red Cross Society: County Badge for \'Middlesex\' (2197 M. Angier) Sold together with below companion British Red Cross Society insignia; - B.R.C.S.: Officers gilt and enamel cap badge. Complete with hinged pin & clasp fittings - B.R.C.S.: Uniform Tie-Pin / Scarf-Pin. Gilt & enamel with hinged pin and clasp fittings - B.R.C.S.: Uniform Officers Rank Insignia: Single \'Star\', gilt & enamel with loop fittings - Royal Life Saving Society: Respiration Service. Qualification badge gilt & enamel. Numbered with pin fittings - Royal Life Society Society: Respiration Operator gilt & enamel badge. Numbered with pin fittings Important: Where issued as fittings, all medals and badges complete with their correct integral top bars and reverse fittings Mary Abell daughter of John Robert William Abell (a Surgeon) was a native of Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, England, where she was born on, 2 September 1892. On 18 September 1913, Mary Abel (21) married Edgar Athelstan Vivian Angier (38) - a Chartered Shipbroker who was the son of the Shipowner, Athelstan Alfred Angier - at the parish church, Huntley, Gloucestershire. The 1939 National Register records Mary Angier residing with her husband at their home located at, 18 Church Grove Road, Twickenham in the London borough of Richmond upon Thames, with remarks that she was in 1939 holding the appointment of Leader at a Civil Defence Air Raid Precaution First Aid Dressing Station. Mary Angier would have qualified for her Defence Medal for 3 years service voluntary uniformed service with the British Red Cross Society / Air Raid Precaution during the Second World War, this including service during the Battle of Britain and the London Blitz. Mrs Mary Angier recorded to have died on 2 January 1977, at which time she had been residing at, 15 Spencer Road, East Molesey, Surrey, England An impressive ensemble of \'Home Front\' Civil Defence & Voluntary Medical Services awards Condition: GVF

An extensive Second World War \'Ceylon\' service O.B.E., Great War M.M. group of 11: Wing Commander Donald Frederick Allen, Royal Air Force, late Royal Engineers - Officer of the Order of the British Empire (Military Division). 2nd type breast badge - Military Medal, G.V.R. (44727 Sapr D. Allen. 17/Sig:Co: R.E.) - 1914-15 Star (44727 Spr. D. Allen, R.E.) - British War Medal. Silver issue - Interallied Victory Medal (44727 Spr. D. Allen, R.E.) - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. This with an oakleaf emblem for Mention-in-Despatches - Coronation Medal 1937 - Royal Air Force LS&GC Medal. GV coinage bust (349524 Sgt. D. F. Allen, R.A.F.) Note: The RAF LSGC with minor official corrections to the serial number O.B.E. published in the London Gazette 14 June 1945: The original recommendation states: ?Wing Commander Allen served as Base Accountant Officer, No. 221 Group from November 1942 until April 1944, when he became Group Accountant Officer at No. 222 Group, in which post he showed great ability in bringing all outstanding accounting matters up to date. A heavy burden devolved upon him on the move of Advanced H.Q., Air Command, S.E. Asia to Ceylon. He then displayed the utmost efficiency and worked long and arduous hours as Accountant Officer. Since that date, the Royal Air Force in Ceylon has changed over from Imperial rates of pay to Indian Pay Code. This has involved a complete re-organisation of approximately 14,000 personal accounts, a very big task, which this officer has accomplished with excellent results. By his organising ability and good judgment, Wing Commander Allen imbues not only his immediate staff, but also the accounting staff of the out stations, with keenness and enthusiasm.? M.M. published in the London Gazette 23 August 1916. Donald Frederick Allen, who was born in June 1896, enlisted in the Royal Engineers in September 1914 and first went out to France on 12 July 1915, where he won the M.M. and remained actively employed until the War?s end. In September 1921, he transferred to the Royal Air Force as a Clerk, gaining advancement to Corporal in Iraq April 1923 and to Sergeant in Aden in October 1927. A further overseas posting having ensued in Egypt in the early 1930s, he returned to the U.K. and was awarded his L.S. & G.C. Medal in November 1935 and advanced to Flight Sergeant Appointed a Warrant Officer (Accounts) in March 1938, Allen was posted to Fighter Command H.Q. at R.A.F. Stanmore in the following month, and gained appointment as a Flying Officer (Accounts) that December, when he moved to 53 Army Co-operation Group. Subsequent U.K. postings included Odiham and Ringway, and he was embarked for India in the temporary rank of Squadron Leader in August 1942, serving in H.Q. No. 221 and 222 Groups, Air Command, S.E. Asia, until returning to the U.K. in November 1945. He was awarded the O.B.E. and mentioned in despatches (London Gazette 1 January 1945 refers) Post-war, Allen attained the rank of Wing Commander in the Secretarial Branch in July 1947, and was placed on the Retired List in August 1951. He died in June 1982 Sold with some copied research Condition: The Great War medals polished about GF the other medals VF and better

An extensive un-attributed 'Colonial Wars' Indochina and North Africa medal group of 9 - Medaille Militiaire. Undated. 4th Republic (1948-1958) - Cross of War For Overseas Theatres of Operations (T.O.E.). With 1 x 'Bronze Star' - Cross of Military Valour (Croix De La Valeur Militaire). With 1 x 'Bronze Star' - Volunteer Combatants Cross.2nd type 'Undated' reverse & clasp 'Indochine' - Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combatant). With French Mint marks - Colonial Medal. 2nd type. By maker 'Delande'. with clasp 'Extreme Orient' - Indochina Medal (M?daille Comm?morative de la Campagne d'Indochine) 1948-54 - Commmemorative Medal for Security & Order in North Africa. Clasp 'Algerie' - Medal of Honour For Acts of Courage & Devotion. Type IV. 'Ministry of Interior' Note: The 2 x citation emblems on the CDG (TOE) & Cross of Military Valour represent 2 x citations at Regiment or Brigade level, during the Indochina & later Algeria Wars respectively All medals mounted in the swing style on 3 x overlapping rows and as-worn by the veteran, on flock mounting pad, and in the traditional French style. The mounting pad retaining all reverse fittings A fine 'End of Empire' colonial wars medal group Condition: GVF

An extremely desirable & rare to regiment \'Battle for Hong Kong\' & Lisbon Maru \'Hell-Ship\' casualty family medal group of 7: Sergeant Alfred Woolwright, 2nd Battalion Royal Scots & Private Alfred Woolwright, King\'s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) - India GSM 1936. \'NWF 36-37\' (3054082 Pte. A. Woolwright. R. Scots.) - The 1939-45 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Including: - All medals complete with their original silk medal ribands - Original named transmittal letter from Under Secretary of State for War - Original addressed box of issue for the WW2 medals ex Inf Records Perth - Original grease-proof medal envelopes. All now tape laminated - Original card box for IGS 1936. Named in ink on end of box. Laminated Sold together with the medals of the father; - British War Medal. Silver issue (242338 Pte. A. Woolwright. R. Lanc. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (242338 Pte. A. Woolwright. R. Lanc. R.) Including; - Both medals complete with their original long length silk moire medal ribands - Original named card boxes of issue for the Great War medals. Now tape laminated - Original manila medal envelopes. Now tape laminated Note: Both medals confirmed as the recipients only medal entitlement per the respective medal index card and medal roll entries (ref WO 329/1417) Important: Lance-Sergeant Alfred Woolwright confirmed \'Killed in Action whilst POW by sinking S.S. Lisbon Maru 1/2 /10/ 1942\' (Ref WO 100/98) Note: A study of the India General Service 1936 medal roll held at The National Archives (Ref WO 100/98), for the 2nd Battalion Royal Scots, shows that only 29 x IGS 1936 medals were issued named to \'All-Ranks\' (6 x Officers & 23 x \'Other Ranks\'). Of those 29 x IGS 1936 medal recipients in the Royal Scots, only two (2 x), including Sergeant Woolwright, subsequently fought in the Battle for Hong Kong, and were later \'Killed-in-Action\' on the sinking of the Japanese \'Hell-ship\', S.S. \'Lisbon Maru\', that was sunk on the evening of 1 October 1942, in the South China Sea The IGS 1936 Medal Roll of 2nd Battalion Royal Scots was compiled and signed at Hong Kong Colony on 2 December 1938, and is annotated to show that Alfred Woolwright\'s medal was one of a batch of 18 x medals and clasps sent to the Officer Commanding 2nd Battalion Royal Scots at Hong Kong on 16 February 1939. The British Army (i.e., only those units included in the British Army List), suffered an estimated 662 x souls that were killed or died at the sinking of the S.S. Lisbon Maru. The loss of life caused by the sinking of S.S. Lisbon Maru, was the British Army\'s costliest day of the entire Pacific War 1941-1945. By comparison the 738 x British Army losses \'attributed\' at the fall of Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942, mostly pertain to casualties sustained in the days preceding and immediately following the surrender of Singapore Colony, and not the single date 15 February. Because of the confused fighting and consequent loss of records at that time, losses were \'attributed\' a generic date of death vis 15 February 1942 (date of surrender of Singapore Colony) rather than the actual dates on which the casualty may have occurred - this is particularly true for the many British Army personnel that escaped Singapore Colony, immediately before or after after the formal surrender, but who later died in the surrounding seas and on adjacent islands of the Netherlands East Indies The Son: Alfred Woolwright, son of Alfred S Woolwright and Sara Jane Woolwright (nee Crowther) was a native of Chorlton, Manchester, Lancashire, England, where he was born circa 1915. During the inter-war years the family relocated to his father?s home-county of Nottinghamshire, where in April 1939, the family were recorded living at, 1 Alexander Square, Chatham Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire - and this was the address to where Alfred\'s campaign medals were forwarded post 1945. \'Alfie\' Woolwright, enlisted as a teenager recruit into the British Army sometime prior to 1934, at which time he was posted to the Regimental Depot of the Royal Scots. The Edinburgh Evening News issue of 15 February 1934, records Alfred\'s prowess as a regimental boxer, at which time he was a semi-finalist in the Royal Scots Depot Boxing Tournament held on the 14th February 1934. After completion of his training at Edinburgh, \'Alfie\' was posted overseas to India to join the 2nd Battalion Royal Scots, which battalion had been serving in India, since 1931. \'Alfie\' spent his entire military service with the Royal Scots, and was sadly, never destined to return to the United Kingdom again after embarking on the troopship that took him to India in 1934. 2/Royal Scots served at several Indian Cantonments during their tour of duty in India, including Quetta (Baluchistan) and latterly Lahore (Punjab), although the battalion did not deploy as a unit during any of the Frontier Campaigns of the 1930\'s, a total of 29 Officers & \'Other Ranks\' - including Private Woolwright - did serve on attachment away from the battalion during the Waziristan Campaign of 1936-1937, earning for the 29 men the award of the India General Service Medal 1936. Private Woolwright, together with his battalion embarked for Hong Kong Colony in January 1938, and is recorded as having served with the HQ Company 2nd Battalion Royal Scots at the start of the Pacific War on 8 December 1942, at which time he was holding the appointment of Lance Sergeant. Lance Sergeant Woolwright survived the Battle for Kong, and in 1942, as a \'Prisoner of War\' was embarked on the S.S. \'Lisbon Maru\' for transportation with other Prisoner of War for intended destination Japan. Unfortunately \'Alfie\' never reached Japan, as on the night of 1 October 1942, he is recorded as having been \'Killed-in-Action\' at the sinking of the \'Lisbon Maru\' which enemy merchant ship was successfully torpedo attacked by the U.S.S. \'Grouper\' on that date, the ship being destroyed and sunk the following day The Father: Alfred Sills Woolwright, son of Henry J. Woolwright and Elizabeth Woolwright was a native of Nottingham, England, where he was born on 10 August 1888. Alfred married Sara Jane Crowther at Manchester, Lancashire, on 24 January 1914, at which he was described as employed as a \'Capstanman\' and employed with the London and North Western Railway. During the Great War, Alfred served in the British Army, firstly with the 1/4th and 2/5th Battalions of the King\'s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) with which regiment he held the regimental number 242338, and with whom he served overseas in France and Flanders where first entered a theatre of war, while serving under command of the British Expeditionary Force in France. By 11 November 1918, Alfred had transferred to the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, in which regiment he held the regimental number No 43904. For his services during the Great War, Alfred was awarded the British War and Interallied Victory Medals Circa April 1939, the National Register for England & Wales records described as \'Incapacitated\' and living with his wife Sarah Jane Woolright (nee Crowther) who was employed as am Inspector at a Ball Bearing Factory, and their younger son George Woolwright, who was employed as a Gypsum Worker, and residing at, 1 Alexander Square, Chatham Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire. Alfred S. Woolwright is recorded as having died at Newark, Nottinghamshire, England, sometime during November 1943, with his burial taking place on 23 November 1923 All medals are complete with their original full-length silk ribands, as issued and contained in their card boxes and envelopes of issue, and these all with annotations in ink and now tape laminated. The IGS medal mounted as-worn in the swing style and as worn by the recipient, the brass medal brooch retaining the hinged pin and clasp fittings An extremely desirable and regimentally rare family medal group of considerable Hong Kong interest Condition: EF (mostly virtually Mint)

An extremely desirable and well documented Far East Prisoner of War group of 4: Driver Jack Joseph Greenberg, B.E.M., Royal Army Service Corps - British Empire Medal (Mily). GVI type 2 (T/198268 Driver Jack J. Greenberg R.A.S.C.) - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - War Medal Note: This group has recently been reconstituted for display, to reflect the recipients correct Second World War campaign medal entitlement Important: The recipient is believed to be the only Jewish soldier in the British Army who, as a 'Far East Prisoner of War' received a BEM for outstanding humanity on the 'Death Railway' Jack Joseph Greenberg, the son of Israel and Annie Greenberg, was a native of London, England, where he was born on 4 September 1915. Prior to enlistment on 26 April 1940, Jack was living at 55, Warren Street, Euston Road, London W.1. Posted to the Royal Army Service Corps, Jack's unit was part of the ill-fated 18th Division deployed belatedly for the defence of Singapore. Before arriving in Singapore, Jack's ship 'The Empress of Asia' was attacked and destroyed in the Sundra Straits, although Jack survived the sinking, only 10 days later he became one of the scores of thousands of British and Commonwealth personnel captured at the fall of Singapore on 15 February 1942. Jack was subsequently transported as slave labour to work on the construction of the infamous 'Death Railway' in Thailand. During his service in Thailand, Jack peformed great personal and moral courage through his selfless nursing of Australian POW's suffering from deadly 'Cholera'. It was for his outstanding courage and humanity in this period that he was recommended for the award of the British Empire Medal The award of the B.E.M. was published in the London Gazette of 11 February 1949, the official group recommendation (7 x men were rewarded) is shown as under; Quote, In April 1943, a large force of British and Australian prisoners of war was sent deep into the jungles of Thailand to work on the Burma-Thailand railway. At one of the Australian camps cholera broke out in a virulent form and this soldier, together with six others, courageously volunteered to go and help in the difficult and dangerous work of nursing the sick. He did gallant service among the cholera patients, working in mud and filth under incessant rain and without adequate covering, and was constantly exposed to infection from this dreaded which took so high a toll of the force. During the period of the epidemic he performed excellent service and for his personal bravery, steadfastness and self-sacrifice he was a credit to himself, his regiment and his country. Note added in the Treasury The services being rewarded occurred some years ago, but the recommending authority has only recently been able to obtain the full particulars of the candidates and the necessary support for the recommendations. In spite of this lapse of time, Member sof the Committee will probably agree that the services described deserve recognition. Unquote. Important: Refer to the Imperial War Museum in London for the archive recordings held there in several reels, wherein Jack Greenberg recounts in exhaustive detail, in his own words, his complete military service in the Second World War. The IWM summary showing what the recordings include is shown below; Quote, REEL 1 Background to enlistment 1939. Service in GB with Royal Army Service Corps 1940-1941: duties with 197th Field Ambulance; effect of winter weather on Army movements; move of 18th Division to Midlands 4/1941; Greenberg's head injury in accident. Journey of 18th Division to Nova Scotia 25/10/1941-7/11/19 41; US naval escort. Journey to Capetown aboard US troopship 11/1941; security reasons for night time disposal of refuse. REEL 2 Capetown, South Africa, 12/1941; diversion of 18th Division to Singapore; dock guard duty in Bombay 12/1941-1/1942. Journey to Singapore aboard Empress of Asia 1/1942: Japanese aerial attack on convoy in Sunda Straits 4/2/1942; panic of stokers; sinking of Empress of Asia 5/2/1942; escape from blazing ship; rescue from sea by Australian corvette Wonalong; conditions on arrival at Singapore. Fall of Singapore 2/1942: Greenberg's transport work; events of 15/2/1942; ambulance work. REEL 3 Fall of Singapore 2/1942: Greenberg's capture; confinement in tennis court. Singapore POW camps 2/1942-4/1943: march to Changi; POWs' belief in quick release; messing and rations work; civilian attitude to Japanese; move to Thompson Road camp 2/5/1942; work on captured vehicles; POWs sabotaging vehicles; receiving food from civilians; Greenberg's beating; POWs' beating from Japanese on orders of British officer; move to Serangoon Road camp 8/1942; POW fatigues; kindness of German sailors to POWs; return to Changi; refusal of Greenberg's request to join friend on Thailand draft. REEL 4 Changi POW camp 1943: death of POW from dysentery. Train journey of British composition of F Force to Thailand 4/1943; arrival at Ban Pong; Japanese haranging British officer; Kempeitai search. Thailand POW camps 4/1943-4/1944: march up country; sleeping in open during monsoon at Kanburi; trading gold watch with Japanese at Tarsao; work in cholera section at Shimo Songkrai Australian camp; sufferings of cholera victims; burning bodies; Greenberg's malaria bout; war news from secret radios; move to Shimo Songkrai 5 camp. REEL 5 Thailand POW camps 1943: tropical ulcers and amputations; Greenberg's nursing work; smallpox outbreak; selling quinine tablets for food at Kanburi camp; contact with home; BEM award for work in Thailand. Singapore POW camps 1942-1945: Indian National Army men at Serangoon Road camp 1942; airfield construction at Changi 4/1944; effects of rice diet; Greenberg's eye and back problems; tunnelling hillsides at Kranji 1944-1945; equipment and methods; merciless beating of POW by Japanese; sawing work party; news of Japanese surrender 17/8/1945; giving Japanese menial work in camp; liberation and arrival of Royal Navy. REEL 6 Singapore 8/1945-9/1945: Chinese-Malay clashes; POWs killing Korean guard; illustration of guard's cruelty; a kind guard; aversion to meeting white women at Kranji; Mountbatten's address to freed POWs. Journey to GB 9/1945. Aspects of POW experience 1942-1945: Greenberg's trading activities; F Force casualties; treating malaria on return home; POWs overeating after surrender; ration problems in Thailand. Return to Far East 1980. Ex FEPOW reunion in Australia; fraternal feeling amongst ex FEPOWs Unquote Sold together with hard-copies of; - BEM recommendation - FEPOW questionnaire - Japanese POW card The medals mounted in the court-style. The reverse retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

An extremely rare & desirable Eurasian Indian Mutiny Veteran\'s \'Lucknow\' & 1903 Delhi Durbar Medal pair: Dr. John Sausman, late Apothecary 27th Madras Native Infantry late Singapore Colony and Chairman of the Mysore and Coorg Anglo-Indian Association - Delhi Durbar Medal1903. Silver issue complete with integral silver riband buckle brooch - Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-58. With clasp \'Lucknow\' (Asst Apothy John Sausman. 27th Madras N, I.) Minor official corrections to impressed naming on the Mutiny Medal Medals verification: Both medals confirmed as entitled per the below cited medal roll sources and newspaper references: a.). Delhi Durbar Medal 1903: WO 100/111, the recipient shown as Mr Sausman (Apothecary), one of only 27 x \'European Mutiny Veterans\', present at the Durbar b.) Indian Mutiny Medal with clasp: Reference British Library file series IOR/L/MIL/5/73-105 for the Indian Mutiny regimental medal roll for the 27th Madras Native Infantry Reference \'The Homeward Mail\' issue of, 24 January 1903: Quote, THE VICEROY AND THE VETERANS On Jan. 3 the veterans were honoured by the receipt from His Excellency the Viceroy of an invitation to meet him at Viceregal Headquarters at Delhi. They were marshalled in camp, some in uniform, many in ordinary dress, all decorated with medals - Crimea, Defence and Relief of Lucknow, and Delhi. A photograph was taken of the group, and they were then driven to the Viceroy\'s house. They lined round the lawn, making a picturesque and unique group - 27 Europeans and 300 Natives - who were decorated with many medals. Lady Curzon and her guests watched the scene form the balcony. His Excellency, accompanied by the Duke of Connaught, came out, heartily shaking hands with Col. Mackenzie. Col. Mackenzie at one presented the following address:- \"May it please your Excellency. \"We the Indian Mutiny Veterans, European, Eurasian and Native, beg most humbly and respectfully to tender to your Excellency our most heartfelt and sincere thanks for your Excellency\'s kind invitation to us to witness the Delhi Durbar, and to earnestly solicit the favour of your Excellency\'s kindly conveying to His Gracious Majesty King Edward VII, and her Gracious Majesty Queen Alexandra our heartiest congratulations on the auspicious occasion of their Gracious Majesties\' Coronation. \"May their Majesties\' reign be long, prosperous, peaceful and happy, is our fervent prayer.\" (Signed) A.R.D. Mackenzie, Colonel, on behalf of the following Indian Mutiny veterans:- D.E. Young, Freegrade, Rance, R. Hardaker, A.C. Johnson, Boileau, Des Brosses, P. O\'Donnel, A. Owen, W. Routleff, J. Dennett, C. Adams, Rogers, Courtney, G. Bailey, Dunn, Quilter, Sausman, Fergussen, Briscoe, Cros, Brown, P. Gately, T. Price, Crummy, R. Caldeira, Pritchard. Lord Curzon in reply said:- \"This is one of the unrehearsed events of this great Coronation Durbar, but it is none the less agreeable on that account. It is most gratifying to his Royal Highness and myself to meet you here today, especially so as we missed the pleasure of seeing you march through the Amphitheatre. Nothing could be more appropriate than the men who 45 years ago fought and suffered on behalf of the Empire should take part in the great ceremony of the Durbar. I am told that you were received with the greatest enthusiasm and that it was the most pathetic and moving event that had ever taken place in India. You must have felt proud men that day. You have asked me to transmit your address to the King, this I will do, sure that of all the addresses which have been sent on this occasion none will give him greater pleasure than this one.\" Col. Mackenzie in reply said:- \"On behalf of all my brother veterans, Europeans, Eurasians and Natives, I thank your Excellency for the kind words you have spoken and for your promise to lay before his Majesty the King-Emperor our most devoted and loyal homage, for I may truly say that, there is not one amongst us who would not give what gladly remained to him of life for the honour of our Emperor and the glory of his Empire.\" Lord Curzon and the Duke of Connaught went round the ranks, each speaking a kindly word to every man. His Excellency said to the blind Owen, \"Sorry you could not see the Durbar.\" No, Sir,\" he replied, \"but I felt it.\" Among the Native veterans, the Duke recognised several who had previously served under him, with whom he warmly shook hands. The Duke spoke Hindustani with ease and fluency. In conclusion, Col. Mackenzie called for three cheers for Lord Curzon and the Duke of Connaught, which were heartily given, and again three cheers for the King, which was responded to with great enthusiasm and repeated over and over again. The proceedings throughout were touched with pathos, many of the veterans being in tears. Unquote. Reference the Calcutta based \'Englishman\'s Overland Mail\' newspaper issue of 31 March 1904, the below following obituary is quoted in full: Quote, DEATH OF DR. SAUSMAN BANGALORE Mar. 26. Dr. J. Sausman, well known locally and elsewhere as President of the Eurasian and Anglo-Indian Association, Mysore and Coorg, died on Thursday night at Bowring Hospital of cancer after three months\' sickness, and was buried yesterday. The attendance of friends and relations at Oosoor Road Cemetery was very large. Deceased was born at Kinsengen in Germany, 69 years ago, and received his education in Madras. He passed out of the Medical College in 1857, was appointed to the Medical Department and immediately sent to Northern India for service with the Military during the Mutiny. He served with distinction under General Havelock during the stirring scenes of the Mutiny and was present at Lucknow, Delhi and Lahore. After the Mutiny he returned to Madras and served till 1873 in several subordinate positions in the presidency town. He then went to Singapore in medical charge of the Jail and Lunatic Asylum and returned to Madras in 1876. He was appointed to Mysore and did excellent work during the big famine and ultimately proceeded in charge of Sir James Gordon, Resident, to England. He returned after 3 months to the Civil Surgeon\'s appointment at Shimoga, in the Mysore province, where he worked till his retirement in 1887. He was connected with the Anglo-Indian Association since its commencement, devoting much energy to the cause, and spending his money freely for the benefit of the Eurasian community. He was instrumental with Mr. White in founding the colonies of Sausmond and Whitefield, and has left many works of good to the community. He went to the Delhi Coronation Durbar in 1903 as a Mutiny veteran, and received the Delhi Durbar medal from Sir Donald Robertson last September. He ever took active interest in schools, and till last month worked energetically for the Association. His loss will be much felt by the Eurasian community. Unquote A prolific number of newspaper articles pertaining to Dr. Sausman\'\'s life and work, including photographs are accessible through internet research, including a wide range of materials held at the National Archives of India A superb and evocative medal pair, of considerable Eurasian & \'Anglo-Indian\' importance in the storied history of the Eurasian Community in Bangalore, British India Rare The Mutiny medal with edge wear commensurate with age Condition: Mutiny about VF / the 1903 Durbar GVF

An extremely rare & regimentally unique campaign medal pair to a \'Cherry-Picker\': Corporal James Henry Roberts, 11th Hussars - IGS 1895. Silver 2 x clasps \'ROC 1895\' & \'PF 97-98 (2857 Cpl. J. Roberts, 11th Hussars) - QSA Medal. Silver 5 x clasps \'CC\' \'PA\' \'DR\' \'SA 01\' & \'SA 02\' (4827 Serjt. J. Roberts. Imp: Yeo:) The later issued top clasp on the IGS 1895, is attached by customised silver rings - and fairly typical for this medal - the medal with earlier ROC clasp always being issued with the clasp \'sans\' lugs, with any subsequent clasps being attached by local customised fittings Important: The medal roll records only 11 x Relief of Chitral clasps to 11th Hussars, which comprised 1 x Officer and 10 x Other-Ranks, all of whom were serving on detachment with the Commissariat Department of the Punjab Command. Of those 11 \'All-Ranks\', only two of the men, including John Roberts, subsequently qualified and received he \'Punjab Frontier\' clasp. In total 2 x clasp IGS medals with these clasps to the regiment, and an extremely rare regimental pair of medals During the Relief of Chitral expedition of 1895, John Roberts, then holding the rank of Corporal, served attached with the Commissariat Department of the Punjab Command Medals verification: Both medals and all clasps verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls cited below: - IGS Medal & 2 clasps: WO 100/78 for ROC (shown as No 2857 (sic) & WO 100/84 for PF) - QSA Medal & 5 x clasps: WO 100/130 roll of 146 Squadron 32nd Regiment Imperial Yeomanry (Lancashire Hussars) showing attached from 11th Hussars Note: The QSA medal roll shows that the recipient was one of two senior Non Commissioned Officer\'s, of the 11th Hussars attached for service to 146 Squadron 32nd Regiment Imperial Yeomanry (Lancashire Hussars) during the South African War, the regimental number 4827 being the number he was allocated while on attachment and as shown in the medal roll James Henry Roberts, eldest son of James Henry Roberts (who as the recipients notified next-of-kin, was a resident of, 18 High Street, Bordesley, Birmingham) and Roberts, was a native of Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, where he was born in 1870. By trade a \'Butcher\', James was 18 years of age, when he enlisted for the British Army, at , Warwick, England, on, 18 April 1888, on which date he was posted to the regiment of his choice, the 11th Hussars. However, James was no stranger to military service, as he cited prior volunteer service with the 3rd (Militia) Battalion of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. In total, James went on to serve an impressive total of 21 years reckonable service, by the time he took his final discharge form the British Army, on, 17 April 1909. In spite of his many year service, James never received a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, due to having been court-martialled on at least two occasions. At discharge he indicated that his residence address was to be at the \'Red Lion Inn\' Postings during his 21 years service, comprised: - Home: 18/04/1888 - 21/07/1890 (2 years & 95 days) - South Africa: 22/07/1890 - 23/10/1892 (2 years & 94 days) - India: 24/10/1892 - 09/03/1898 (5 years & 137 days) - Home: 10/03/1898 - 21/12/1899 (1 year & 287days) - South Africa: 22/12/1899 - 26/03/1901 (1 year & 95 days) - Home: 27/03/1901 - 14/04/1902 (1 year & 19 days) - South Africa: 15/04/1902 - 14/01/1903 (275 days) - Home: 15/01/1903 - 17/04/1909 (6 years & 93 days) The recipients service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives An extremely rare, and desirable campaign medal pair to the 11th Hussars - \'The Cherry-Pickers\' Condition: GVF

An extremely rare 'Barzan Operations' Iraq Gallantry Medal in a group of 3: Leading Aircraftman Charles Evan Pearson, Royal Air Force - General Service Medal. GV second type 'Northern Kurdistan' (506656 A.C.1. C.E. Pearson. R.A.F.) - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Iraq (Kingdom): Gallantry Medal. Second type. 'Army' riband as issued. Named in Arabic to recipient Important: The Iraq Gallantry Medal confirmed per General Routine Orders 48 of 13 March 1933; Quote, Honours and Awards - Barzan Operations His Britannic Majesty has bene graciously pleased to approve the under mentioned Airman being allowed to accept and wear without restriction the "Iraq Gallantry Medal" awarded to him by His Majesty King Feisal, in recognition of his services rendered to the Iraq Army during the Barzan Operations 1932. No. 506656. L.A.C. Pearson, C.E. (Extract from General Routine Orders 48 of 13.3.1933). Unquote The particular deeds performed by L.A.C. Pearson, for which he was awarded the Iraq Gallantry Medal are contained in ?Report on the Operations Against Shaikh Ahmed of Barzan 1931 ? 1932? published by the Air Ministry 1933, see pages 36-37, paragraph 123; Quote, Flight Lieutenant C.B.R. Pelly and the two Royal Airforce wireless operators, 364393 L.A.C Rancombe, K.S., and 506656.A.C.1 Pearson, C.E., all of whom were with the column succeeded in recovering under fire the mules which had stampeded with portions of their wireless set, and erected the station shortly before dusk, and sent a full report of the situation to Squadron Leader Frew at Diana.? Unquote. Charles Evan Pearson was born in London, England on 9 June 1909, the son of Thomas (late 2623 Grenadier Guards / 819 Welsh Guards, who was a native of Kilmarnock, Scotland and a Sudan/Great War veteran) and Jane Pearson. Charles is recorded by his middle name 'Evan' in the 1911 National Census for England & Wales. He joined the Royal Air Force, on 17 August 1927, on a 12 year engagement. He was a Wireless Operator and his terms of service were 8 years with the colours and 4 years on the reserve. The 1939 Registry shows Charles as living with his wife Sylvia at Castle Ward, Northumberland, where he is described as working with the Air Ministry as a Radio Operator Signals Department Reference 'British Battles & Meda;s'(7th Edition, 2006) it is estimated that only x 66 Officers and 279 Airmen of the Royal Air Force were awarded the clasp 'Northern Kurdistan' We believe that this is the only Iraq Gallantry Medal 2nd type named to a British 'Other Rank' to have been offered for sale on the market, as part of a complete group The medals retaining their original silk ribands, now faded Rare Condition: About GVF

An extremely rare 'Decorated by the Third Reich' British Naval Officers 'World Wars' medal group of 8: Commander Henry John Murphy, Royal Navy - 1914-15 Star (J.4647 H. J. Murphy, L.S., R.N.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Mate H.J. Murphy. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Mate H.J. Murphy. R.N.) - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal with oakleaf 'Mention-in-Despatches' emblem - Germany Third Reich: Cross of Merit of the Red Cross Order, Verdienstkreuz Steckkreuz Note: This grouping has been reconstituted with the 'correct type and class' of Third Reich decoration. The German decoration being an extremely rare and valuable item of German insignia - of a type that was only issued in the period 1937-1939 Important: Though not published in the London Gazette, Commander H.J. Murphy, R.N. was given unrestricted permission to accept and wear the Third Reich award (ref Admiralty letter dated 9th June 1938), as under; Quote, Sir, I am commanded by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to inform you that His Majesty the King has been pleased to grant you permission to wear, without restriction, the Order of the German Red Cross conferred upon you by the German Government in recognition of your services to the wounded members of the crew of the German battleship DEUTSCHLAND at Gibraltar......... Unquote. The services referred to occurred in 1937 in the immediate aftermath of the 'Deutchland Incident' that occurred during the Spanish Civil War. Spanish Republican Air Force bombers attacked the German battleship 'Deutchland' causing an estimated 80 casualties including more then 50 deaths, the British helped evacuate the German wounded and provided extensive medical support through the British military and naval medical services located in Gibraltar. As a consequence an estimated 20 x German 'Red Cross' awards - of various grades -were bestowed upon British Naval and Military personnel for their services after the 'Deutchland Incident', of which only 4 were awarded to Naval personnel (2 x senior officers received the first class of the order, and two others including Murphy received the Cross of Merit, or 'Verdienstkreuz Steckkreuz'). See the related article by Norman Gooding on the 'Deutschland Incident', and the German awards granted, that was published in the Orders and Medals Research Society Journal of Winter 2000. Henry John Murphy, a native of Islington, London, England, was born there on 29 May 1893. By occupation a Draughtsman's Assistant, Henry joined the Royal Navy as a 'Boy' rating on 29 May 1911. Evidently a person of considerable talent, it did not take long before Henry gained rapid promotion from the lower decks to being commissioned as an Officer. His naval career included; several years in the Submarine Service between 1918-1926; Staff Officer to the Commander-in-Chief (Far East) in Hong Kong from 1928; posted to Gibraltar in 1935, where he was commanding the shore base H.M.S. Cormarant, as well as being Chief Naval Intelligence Officer. He ended his career as a Captain in Port of Rangoon, Burma, and for which services in Burma he was awarded a well deserved 'Mention-in-Despatches' (ref London Gazette 17 December 1946) Sold together with a quantity of hard-copy associated research including; - Copied 'Service Sheet' - Copy of offiical German award document for Verdienstkreuz Steckkreuz - Copy of Admiralty letter granting unrestricted permission for the German award - Details of his Submarine service The British campaign medals mounted in the swing-style, and presumably as-worn by the recipient. Suspended from contemporary silk weave ribands, the mounting brooch bar retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

An extremely rare Chinese Naval Officer and Olympian's campaign medal pair to the first Chinese Commissioned Officer of the Malayan Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve: Lieutenant Robert Ho, late Royal Malayan Naval Volunteer Reserve - Defence Medal - Naval GSM 1915. GVI 2nd type & clasp 'Malaya' (Lieut. R. Ho. R.M.N.V.R.) Sold together with; - Pair of companion miniature medals. NGS GVI First type legend & no clasp - Full size riband bar - Miniature riband bar All 4 x items mounted as originally worn, with pin fittings Important: Robert Ho represented Singapore at the Melbourne Olympics, 1956 Robert Ho (1921-1972) by ethnicity Chinese, was the son of Dr. Ho Seng Ong. M.A., Ed.B., LLD., O.B.E., and Wong Hong Neo. Robert was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaya, on 21 November 1921, his highly educated - and decorated - father being a prominent Methodist Educationalist and Chinese community leader, who in the 1920's-1950's variously held several Head Principal posts in the major Methodist Christian Boy's Schools, in Kuala Lumpur, Malacca and Penang. After retirement from Methodists Boys School Kuala Lumpur, Rev Dr Ho Seng Ong was appointed the Methodist Education Secretary. He was also the first chairman of the Methodist Mission?s Malaya Annual Conference - Historical Society from 1949 to 1964. Methodist Schools in Malaysia: their record and history (1964) is an authoritative reference work by Dr Ho Seng Ong. During the occupation of Malaya by the Japanese 1942-1945, it is recorded that Robert's father was - like many prominent Chinese citizens - was imprisoned and tortured, under the pretext, real or imagined, of harbouring pro-British sympathies Ho Seng Ong & Wong Hong Neo had four children, 2 x boys & 2 x girls. Their eldest son Prof Robert Ho, Methodist Boys School of Malacca Class of 1938, was Professor of Geography at the University of Malaya from its establishment in 1959. In 1965, Prof Ho left the University of Malaya to become Senior Research Fellow, Research School of Pacific Studies at the Australian National University, Canberra. Their younger son, Dr Edward Ho Guan Lim FRCS, MACSian Class of 1940, was Permanent Secretary (Health), Director of Medical Services, Singapore; Singapore Ambassador to Finland and the Soviet Union (1981-1984) and Singapore High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. Ruth Ho, Ruth Ho, Methodist Girls School Malacca Class of 1941, was Principal of MGSS Ipoh After leaving Malacca in 1938, Robert Ho relocated to Singapore Colony, where he continued his higher education, studying at Raffles College 1939-1942 and from which college he graduated in 1942 (Raffles College morphed into University of Malaya (1949) & later University of Singapore (1962). War Years:The presence of the Defence Medal indicates that Robert Ho was a civilian volunteer in either an approved medical auxiliary unit or civil defence capacity during the Malaya Campaign of the Pacific War 8 December 1941- 15 February 1942, during which time the qualifying criteria for the Defence Medal was one day of recognized service in the civilian uniformed services. Luckily, Robert did not have to endure the misery of Japanese occupation, as his biography shows that he was able to get to British India sometime after February 1942, where he stayed in New Delhi for the duration of the War working as an Administration Officer with the British Far East Bureau of Information. On his return to Singapore in 1945, Robert Ho, returned to academics - and a brilliant career as a Geographer - culminating in becoming a Professor, and widely regarded as becoming the 'Father of Human Geography' in Malaysia & Singapore. Professor Ho, migrated to Canberra, Australia in 1965, but sadly died shortly thereafter on 16 January 1972, his death being due to heart disease. The memory of Professor Robert Ho continues to be celebrated each year in Malaysia through the medium of the Robert Ho Gold Medal Award, which, since 1973, has been presented annually by the Geography Department of the University of Malaysia. For a detailed 'Obituary' of Robert Ho, see that by Tunku Shamsul Bahrin published in the 'Transactions of The Institute of British Geographers' issue No. 59 (Jul., 1973), pp. 155-157, and which can be consulted on-line at below resources; - https://www.jstor.org/stable/621716?seq=1 Robert Ho, or 'Bobby' as he was known, represented Singapore in the Dragon sailing class at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. At the time of competing Robert was a Lecturer at the University of Malaya (Singapore) In Melbourne, Robert was the only Chinese member of a 5 man yachting team - the others being British. In the yacht he handled the jib and spinnaker sails, at the front of the boat. As he was of slighter build compared to his team-mates he therefore excelled in lighter wind conditions Although there was no medal for Robert for competing in the Olympics, his achievement in making the Yachting Team representing Singapore at the Olympics was the pinnacle of his sporting endeavours The origins of the Royal Malayan Naval Volunteer Reserve (the RMNVR 'title' was created in 1952), can be found in the creation of the Straits Settlements Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (SSRNVR) on 27 April 1934. Originally based exclusively in Singapore Colony the authorised strength of the SSRNVR was 50 Officers and 200 ratings - the latter all being Malay. On 18 January 1935, the British Admiralty presented the SSRNVR with an Acacia-class sloop, HMS Laburnum, to serve as the Reserve's Headquarters and drill ship located at the Telok Ayer Basin in Singapore Colony. In 1938 another SSRNVR 'Division' was created at Gelugor, Penang. In 1939, both divisions of the SSRNVR were re-styled as the Malayan Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (MRNVR). During WW2, MRNVR was mobilized and served inter-alia with the war raised 'Malay Naval Section' (a force of locally recruited regulars) of the Royal Navy. Although the MRNVR ceased to exist as a formation after the surrender of Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942, many of the surviving personnel, together with men of the 'Malay Naval Section', who were scattered across the Indian Ocean continued to serve for the rest of the war absorbed into Royal Navy formations operating mostly out of Ceylon Colony All MRNVR volunteer forces were disbanded in 1946, and the 'war raised' regulars of the Malay Naval Section were disbanded in 1947. The disbandments, were however, short-lived, when an embryonic Malayan Naval Force (MNF) was instituted on 24 December 1948, and it's regulations gazetted on 4 March 1949 by the Singapore & Malayan Colonial Governments. The MNF - a generic name including both regulars and volunteers - was to be based at an ex-Royal Air Force radio base station in Woodlands, Singapore. The base was called the 'MNF Barracks' but was later renamed HMS Malaya. The reconstituted Naval Reserves of MNF - the Malayan Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve - was a joint force comprising a Singapore Division and a Federation Division. During the period of the Malayan Emergency the main mission of the Malayan Naval Force (MNF) was coastal patrols to stop the communists receiving supplies of armaments, ordnance and supplies from the sea. In addition, the Force was tasked with guarding the approaches to Singapore and other ports. In August 1952, Queen Elizabeth II bestowed the title "Royal Malayan Navy" on the Malayan Naval Force in recognition of its sterling service in action during the Malayan Emergency, at which time the MRNVR was restyled the Royal Malayan Naval Volunteer Reserve, or RMNVR Note: A search of Royal Navy lists in the period 1956-1962, show that Lieutenant Robert Ho, was by ethnicity, the 'first' and earliest commissioned Chinese naval officer of the R.M.N.V.R. (Singapore Division), having held his appointment since 25 June 1951 - at no time in the period 1956-1962 did the Chinese officer group exceed 10 x officers (all - except for Robert Ho - being appointed in the years after 1951) mostly it was an establishment of only 9! An extremely rare medal and clasp issue named to a most distinguished Chinese volunteer naval officer, and Olympian, of the Royal Malayan Naval Volunteer Reserve (Singapore Division) Condition: About EF

An extremely rare Colonial Police Medal and second award bar gallantry, campaign and long service medal group of 5: Inspector Philip Robert Adams, C.P.M.*, Palestine Police Force - CPM ?For Gallantry?. GVI type I & bar (Sgt. Philip R. Adams, Palestine Police Force.) - GSM 1918. GVI I 'Palestine' & 'Palestine 1945-48' (748 Sgt. P. R. Adams. Pal. Police.) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Colonial Police LS&GC Medal. GVI II (Brit. Insp. P. R. Adams. Palestine Police) Note: The LS&GC medal only with minor official corrections to last forename initial and middle name letter, and fairly typical for this particular medal issue The GSM with 2 x officially riveted clasps confirmed as issued (reference respective campaign medal roll WO 100/510) on 23 August 1957 The award of the CPM and second award bar to the CPM, both for 'Gallantry' were published in the London Gazette editions as under; - London Gazette: 18 August 1938 - London Gazette: 28 January 1944 Only 9 x Second award bars ever awarded to the Colonial Police Medal, that to Adams being the first ever awarded, and a unique brace of awards to the Palestine Police Force The award of the Colonial Police Medal was reported in the Palestine Post of 24 August 1939; Quote, "Sergeant Philip Robert Adams received the medal for gallant conduct on June 19 in an engagement with an armed band on the Mount of Temptation near Jericho." Unquote. The award of the Second Award Bar was reported in the Palestine Post of 30 January 1944, together with the award of 3 x other CPM's for the same incident as under; Quote, "The awards were made in connection with an incident in September last when a party led by Inspector Adams raided a hiding place of a dangerous armed offender who desperately resisted the police. Two police were wounded and the offender was killed." Unquote. Provenance: Spink Lot 60, 10 April 2005 Phillip Robert Adams, a native of Norfolk, England, is reported to have formerly served as a regular soldier with the Royal Artillery in India, prior to joining the Palestinian Police as a British Constable on 20 June 1930. He is known to have had a thorough and detailed knowledge of the Judean desert and the Bedouin tribes, and the Arabs themselves nicknamed him ?Abu korbaj? (Father of the Whip). An experienced horseman after his years in India, Adams was posted to the newly formed British Mounted Branch. He also knew the Lower Jordan Valley and in particular the town or oasis of Jericho. During the Arab Rebellion 1936-39, insurgents took over Jericho and burned down the police station. For a long time the area was a ?no-go area?. In 1939 Adams rode alone down the main street on a perfectly turned out horse. There was silence from the population looking out from their houses, but nobody challenged him. He took over the ruins of the police station and hoisted the Union Flag and placed a notice at the entrance announcing in English and Arabic ?Business as usual?. For this the Arabs further nicknamed him ?The Uncrowned King of Jericho?, and government rule was returned to the area. He was the last British Policeman to leave Jericho in 1948. After the ?Stand Down? Adams went on to serve in Aden, Nigeria, Gold Coast and the Canal Zone. A brilliant horseman, he became an authority on various breeds of Arab bred horses. Inspector Adams retired 15.5.1948 and returned to Swanton Abbot, near Norwich, where he died in 1986. The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing-style. The medal mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with some hard-copy research papers Condition: GVF

An extremely rare named United States Bronze Star Medal with archive to a Burmese (Karen) Nurse who \'Walked-Out\' of Burma with \'Vinegar-Joe\' Stilwell in 1942: Nurse Ruth, Seagrave Hospital Unit attached United States Army, China Burma India Command - USA Bronze Star Medal (Ruth Inchboard 1943). With slot brooch. Cased - Photograph Album (1): Containing more than 200 b/w photos 'all WW2' - Photograph Album (2): Approx 134 b/w photos some WW2, inc pre/post 1945 - Gurkha officers private purchase 'Kukri'. Sheath with IA 15 Corps badge - Burmese 'Dah' knife. With maker marks on blade in bamboo sheath Note: Due to import restrictions / weight, we will not send 'knives' (antiques or otherwise) to overseas buyers. If an overseas buyer wants to have the knives they will have to make their own arrangements to collect those particular items Important: All 19 x Burmese Nurses of the Seagram Hospital Unit who served in the First Burma Campaign and 'walked out' of Burma, with General Stillwell, including Nurse Ruth, were retroactively awarded the Bronze Star Medal by Presidential Orders (Instituted in 1944 awards of the Burma Star Medal were made retroactive to 1941) The photograph albums, especially the first listed, consititute an important period pictorial archive of the Burma Campaign, and in particular the famous 'Burmese Nurses' of the Seagrave Hospital Unit. The WW2 photos include many of the 'Stilwell Escape Party', including Stilwell, Seagrave & the Burmese Nurses. A number of portrait photographs are included, some annotated with names of other Burmse Nurses, other photographs are of the Nurses in Assam. The second album has some military photographs, but is mostly from pre-war & post-war Burma (including a picture of Ruth with Karen head-dress, holding the 'Dah' knife offered with the lot) Ruth's family, and her family in-laws in England Nurse Ruth (born in 1921) and by ethnicity a Karen, was like most of her race, a Christian of the Baptist faith. Prior to the start of the Pacific War, she was working as a Nurse at the American Baptist Mission Hospital, Namkham, Federal Shan States, Burma - a hospital that still stands in use in Burma in 2019 After the outbreak of the Pacific War, Dr. Gordon Stilfer Seagrave, (a.k.a. 'Burma Surgeon'), who was in charge of the American Baptist Mission Hospital, at Namkham, was commissioned asa LieUtenant-Colonel into the United States Army Medical Corps. As a Lieutenant Colonel. Subsequently, Seagrave and his hospital team, including 18 x Burmese Nurses (mostly Karen), were attached to the American Staff serving in Northern Burma, with China Burma Command. In 1942, shortly after witnessing the take-off of the last transport aircraft to evacuate personnel from Burma, Lieutenant-General Joseph Stillwell (Vinegar Joe), together with Seagrave's 'Burmese Nurses' made an epic escape to British india 'by foot. The unlikely escape party comprised only an estimated 114 x multi-national souls and sexes, including; Americans, Burmese, Indians, 8 x British 'Quaker' members of the Friends Ambulance Unit, a White Russian, and most odd of all South African of Tamil ethnicity, who prior to the Pacific War had served as a stunt-man motor-cyclist in the Rangoon Circus. Between 6-20 May 1942, the small 'Stillwell' group, tramped almost 14 miles a day on weary foot, wading through rivers, and scaling dense upland jungles - while being harried by the advancing Japanese - before reaching sanctuary in British India Throughout the Stilwell 'escape' Nurse Ruth (born, Burma 21 September 1921) was one of the Burmese Nurses present. In the very same, small, multi-racial escape group, Ruth was destined to meet her future husand, Eric Ronald Inchboard (born 3 December 1919) a 'Quaker' & pre-war Liverpool Univeristy engineering student, who like his father before him during the Great War, was a conscientous objector, but who by late 1941 was serving the cause of humanity in Burma as a member of the Friends Ambulance Unit. Ruth and Eric were bethrothed during the war, being married in, Shillong, Assam. In 1944, Eric Inchboard, was commissioned as an officer (Lieutenant) in the Army of Burma Reserve of Officers (ABRO), as a Lieutenant. Appointed a Transport Officer, Lieutenant Inchboard was entitled to 4 x un-named British war medals, vis 1939-45 Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal and War Medal. Nurse Ruth, a civilian, who served attached to United States forces, did not receive any war medals from the British Colonial Government for her voluntary wartime exploits & services - albeit but she did receive a paper commendation from the Governor, as did all the Burmese Nurses who walked out of Burma in the Stilwell group. Such was the quality, and perceived low value of the commendations, that Colonel 'Daddy' Seagrave, recorded in his book, 'Burma Surgeon', that most of the Burmese Nurses showed little interest, or inclination to keep their commendations received. Post-war, Ruth & Eric Inchboard, returned to Burma for some years, but left permanently in the 1958. On his return to the United Kingdom, Eric Inchboard, resumed his career as an architect. Eric Inchboard is recorded as having died in England on . Ruth Inchboard, later died in Norwich, Norfolk, England, sometime during the last quarter of 1997 There is an extremely rich variety of on-line resources (and far too many to cite here) pertaining to; Stilwell Escape Group; Seagrave Hospital Unit; 'Bumese Nurses', and the 'Friends Ambulance Unit' An emminently researchable, extremely rare and highjly desirable lot, to a Burmese (Karen) Nurse, and then British Colonial Subject who had been born in Burma when the country was still administered as a Province of British India Superb...... Postage quote reflects additional costs involved with sending heavy & large photograph albums, Kukri & Dah (we cannot send knives to foreign buyers, and buyers would have to arrange collection of the knives by alternative means) The photographic albums with marks and wear, contents all sound. One album with photos all taped-in at edges (WW2 photos) other album with all photos pasted in. The blades on the Kukri & Dah with signs of campaign use (see picture attached), and hilt on Kukri reinforced with tape for grip, otherwise the archive in good used condition Condition: Medal About EF

An extremely rare Naval Sick Berth Petty Officer's 'Gold' Efficiency Medal group of 4: Sick Berth Petty Officer William Edwin Hewitt, Royal Navy, late H.M.S. Capetown - Defence Medal - War Medal - Naval LS&GC. GV coinage (M.35699 W.E.Hewitt. S.B.P.O. H.M.S. Capetown.) - Sick Berth Petty Officers Efficiency Medal. Officially named & hallmarked SBPO Efficiency Medal: This impressive 38mm gold medal is is officially named and engraved with recipients details S.B.P.O. William E. Hewitt, O.N. D/M35699 1st Jan, 1936. With London 9ct gold hallmarks for 1935 Note: The named medals confirmed as issued per the following official medal rolls; - Ref ADM 171/143, Naval LS&GC Medal issued on 11 October 1935 - Ref ADM 171/61, Sick Berth Petty Officers Efficiency Medal awarded 1 January 1936 Important: The Sick Berth Petty Officer's Efficiency Medal is contained in box of issue The Sick Berth Petty Officer's Efficiency Medal, here included for sale, is one of only 21 x gold medals issued between the years 1920-1940 (inc), thereafter the medals were awarded in other metals, i.e. bronze in the years 1941-52 (inc) and from 1953 onwards in silver gilt. The medal instituted in 1920 was intended to be awarded only once per annum. The medal roll ADM 171/61 held at The National Archives contains a listing of all awards of this medal between 1920-1977 William Edward Hewitt - the son of Chief Petty Officer William Hewitt, R.N. (1862-1942 - was a native of Barnstaple, Devon, England, where he was born on 17 November 1900. He is recorded as having enlisted in the Royal Navy in 1919. William Edwin Hewitt of 9 St Barnabas Terrace Stoke Plymouth, died at Royal Naval Hospital Plymouth on 11 January 1961, leaving effects of value just over GBP 898 to his widow The first three medals mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retianing the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings The Victorian issue Naval LS&GC Medal awarded to the recipients father Chief Petty Officer William Hewitt is listed separately for sale elswhere on this website Condition: The group about GVF

An extremely rare Officer\'s double \'Malaya\' campaign medal group to a former \'Wounded-in-Action\' later decorated \'Far East Prisoner of War\': Major, George Francis Moir-Byres, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders late 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Pacific Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal. With \'Oakleaf\' emblem for Mention-in-Despatches (Malaya Campaign 1942) - GSM 1918. GVI type II clasp \'Malaya\' (Maj. G.F. Moir-Byres, Gordons.) Rarity: It is estimated that less than 29 \'All-Ranks\' of the Gordon Highlanders, earned and received both a Pacific Star (service in 1941-1942) & later GSM \'Malaya\' (service 1948-1953) while serving with the Gordon Highlanders Wounded-in-Action: Captain is confirmed having been \'Wounded-in-Action\' by Japanese dive-bombers in Southern Johore, on, 27 January 1942. During the same air attack, Australian Captain Robert P. A. Rabett, 2/15th Field Regiment was mortally wounded and died shortly thereafter on, 2 February 1942 Decorated for Services as a Far East Prisoner of War: The award of the Mention-in-Despatches was published in the London Gazette issue of. The preamble to the award states: Quote, War Office, 10th September, 1946. The KING has been graciously pleased to approve hat the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services while Prisoners of War: — Unquote The below following is a complete listing of all the Gordon Highlanders decorated with a Mention-in-Despatches for their services as F.E.P.O.W.\'s Capt. G. F. MOIR-BYRES (69179). Lt. W. DE MIER (129023). Lt. R. G. FLETCHER (176944). Lt. J. B. H. LECKIE (211470). Lt. V. I. D. STEWART (189550) (posthumous). 2867720 Sgt. A. PALLANT. 2876326 Pte. E. STRACHAN. Far East Prisoner of War: While holding the rank of Temporary Captain, George Francis Moir-Byres, is confirmed having been interred as a Prisoner of War at Singapore on 15 February 1942. Subsequently transported to Thailand for work on the infamous \'Death Railway\', Captain Moir-Byres was \'Liberated\' from captivity as a F.E.P.O.W. in Thailand on, September 1945 During his incarceration in Thailand 1942-1945, Captain Moir-Byres, \'Liberation Questionnaire\' confirms that he served at the below following Japanese P.O.W. Camps - Chunkai, 1943: Camp Leader, Colonel Williamson - Camp No 211, 1943: Camp Leader, Colonel Swinton - Nakon Paton (Nakhon Pathom), 1944: Camp Leader, Colonel Sainter - Kan Buri (Kanchanaburi), 1945: Camp Leader, Colonel Toosey In his \'Liberation Questionnaire\' Captain Moir-Byres, made special mention of one Gordon Highlander who he wanted to record for \'Courageous Acts Performed By Allied Personnel\' during his years of captivity as a F.E.P.O.W.: Quote, R.S.M. Milne of the 2nd Bn Gordon Highlanders, though badly wounded in the right-shoulder during the Malayan Campaign and suffering 11 operations as a P.O.W., continued with the major part of the Battalion when marching and living in bad conditions, on the Thai-Burma Railway when he could have stayed in a reasonably good camp. His continual devotion to duty, unselflessness, and the bearing did much to retaining the morale of the men Unquote. George Francis Moir-Byres, son of Edward Byres Moir-Byres (a long time British resident Tea Planter in Assam) and Mary Eva Moir-Byres (nee Gibson), was a native of Kensington, London, England, where he was born on, 15 May 1916. 1909. George chose a career as a professional soldier, and was commissioned as an officer prior to the Second World War. He was posted to 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, and served pre-war in Singapore Colony, where the Gordon\'s had been serving since 1936, as a \'Fortress Singapore\' garrison battalion, in 2/Malay Brigade which was a constituent formation of \'Singapore Division\'. In Singapore Colony, 2/Gordons were based at Selarang Barracks Prior to the outbreak of the Pacific War, George had become an accomplished sailor, and formed a close friendship with his fellow brother officer Ivan Lyon - a Scottish scion of the Boyes-Lyon family, and cousin of the Queen (Ivan Lyon \'The Tiger\' was later recommended for a Victoria Cross, and awarded the DSO & MBE for his subsequent leadership of the special forces raids launched against Japanese shipping in Singapore and the Singapore Straits, viz Operations Jaywick (1943) & Rimau (1944) On the surrender of Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942, Captain Moir-Byres was incarcerated as a Far East Prisoner of War. He remained in Singapore until 1943, in which year he was transported to Thailand to work on the infamous \'Death Railway. After surviving the ordeals of internment in South East Asia, after liberation in September 1945, Captain Moir-Byres was repatriated to the United Kingdom, where, after a period of rest and recuperation he returned to his regiment to pursue his career as a British Army Officer. Promoted to Major, he later, from 1950 served with 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders in Malaya during the \'Emergency\'. After retiring from the British Army, Major George Francis Moir-Byres relocated to Australia, where in 1977, he was living at, Nedlands, Curtin, Western Australia. Major Moir-Byres died at Perth, Australia on, 25 July 1997 The medals professionally in the swing style, on their original silk ribands, and as-worn by the recipient. The white metal medal mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Note: The recipients miniature medals, as well as the fathers full-size and miniature medals are listed separately for sale on the website Condition: About EF

An extremely rare positively attributed miniature medal group of 5 to an Indian administrator: Khan Bahadur. Sayyid Bunyad Husain, M.B.E., Chief Minister of Jaora State, late Deputy Commissioner Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India - Indian Title Badge. 2nd Class GV 'Khan Bahadur' - Member Order of the British Empire (M.B.E.). Second type (Civil Division) - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Coronation Medal 1937 - Great War Recruiting Badge: GV silver & enamel The MBE and Jubilee medals confirmed from the below published sources; - M.B.E.: The London Gazette issue of 13 June 1946 (Chief Minister, Jaora State) - Jubilee Medal: Medal Roll (Deputy Commissioner, Hoshiarpur) Note: The recipients Indian Title Badge was named to him as 'Khan Sahib, Sayyid Bunyad Husain, 3rd June 1929. The recipients full-size Recruiting Badge was impressed with the low number '2' on the reverse indicating that the recipient was only the second name in the roll of recipients for this scarce award, and almost certainly represents recruiting work in the Punjab, or elsewhere in North India during the period of the Great War Hoshiarpur is located in the North East Punjab, while the Princely State of Jaora (a Muslim Princely State that acceded to India in 1948) is located in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh. Presumably the recipient took up an appointment in Jahora on his retirement from the Indian Adminstrative Service The 5 x miniature medals mounted on contemporary bar and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings An extremely rare group of miniature medals, and the only example of an attributed Great War era issue miniature 'Recruiting Badge' to an Indian recipient that we have ever seen Important: The recipients full-size medals are being offered separately on this website, and are not included in this lot, which comprises only the miniature medals as illustrated. The 3 x separate illustrations here attached of the full-size medals is for reference/provenance purposes only Condition: EF

An extremely rare to a Highland Regiment campaign medal pair for service in the Matabeleland campaign & South African War: Private Robert Scott, 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - BSA Co Medal. Matabeleland 1893. No clasp (4615 Pte R. Scott. 1st Batt. Royal Highls) - QSA Medal. Silver & 4 clasps 'OFS' 'TR' 'SA01' 'SA02' (4615 Pte R. Scott. Rl: Highrs:) Important: Both medals and all clasps verified on the respective campaign medal campaign medal rolls as the recipients full medal entilement as under; - BSA Company Medal: Reference WO 100/77 - QSA Medal: Reference WO 100/190 Note: Only 18 x BSA Company Medals awarded to the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), comprising 1 x officer and 17 x other ranks, of which only an estimated three men - including the officer - qualified and received a subsequent campaign medal for service during the South African War Robert Scott, son of Walter Scott, was a native of Shotts, Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1869. Described as a 'Farm Servant' by trade, he enlisted into the British Army, at Hamilton, Scotland, on 12 October 1891, at which time he claimed he was 22 years & 6 months of age. Robert was initially posted to 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), being subsequently posted to 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) on 5 October 1892, with which battalion he completed his training. In total Robert Scott was to serve 12 years with the British Army, including extensive overseas service as under; - Home: 12/10/1891 - 04/10/1892 (358 days) - Gibraltar: 05/10/1892 - 27/01/1893 (115 days) - Egypt: 28/01/1893 - 03/03/1893 (35 days) - Southern Africa (Matableland/Rhodesia): 04/03/1893 - 17/02/1896 (2 years 351 days) - India: 18/02/1896 - 05/12/1901 (5 years 241 days) - South Africa: 06/12/1901 - 27/10/1902 (307 days) - Home: 28/10/1902 - 11/10/1903 (347 days) Robert Scott took his final discharge from the British Army on 11 Oc tober 1903 Sold together with hard-copy set of the recipients service papers Provenance: The BSA medal formerly in collection of Captain John Stewart, who published 'The Royal Highland Regiment. The Black Watch. Medal Roll' (Edinburgh, 1913)in 1913), and the QSA medal formerly in the regimental collection of Dennis Huxstep (Dennis' collection was published privately in 1994, see 'The Dennis Huxstep Collection of Medals to the Black Watch' page 23) - this rare pair of medals re-united for posterity sometime after the passing of Dennis, who died circa 1993 A superb pair of medals to the Black Watch Condition: GVF

An extremely rare to regiment(s) Officer's Second World War/GSM group of 7: Major O.A. Robertson, Queen's Own Highlanders, late Seaforth Highlanders - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star - Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Cyprus' (Major O.A. Robertson, Seaforth) - GSM 1962. With clasp 'South Arabia' (Major O.A. Robertson, Q.O. Hldrs) Note: The first 6 medals mounted swing style suspended from contemporary ribands, and almost certainly 'as worn'. The GSM 1962 is in it's named official card box of issue Ossian Alexander Robertson (Officer number 182403) was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant for service with the Seaforth Highlanders on 12 April 1941. To be Captain from 1st December 1947 with seniority dated from 1 April 1944 Neither the Seaforth Highlanders, or the Queen's Own Highlanders served or were entitled as as a regiment to either of the clasps represented on the GSM's, and thus the group constitutues an extremely rare combination of medals and clasps to the respective regiments, and most likley a unique Officers combination to a long serving officer who served continuously on both sides of the amalgamation watershed of the Seaforth Highlanders and Queen's Own Highlanders The group accompanied with below following items; 1. Silver gilt and enamel Major's metal insigna from full-dress uniform 2. Riband bars as worn reflecting entitlement to all 7 campaign medals 3. Swathe of McKenzie tartan 4. Calling card of Major O.A. Robertson, Seaforth Highlanders Condition: The WW2 issues are GVF - the GSM's are EF

An extremely rare to unit & \'Died-in-India\' Great War & Inter-War medals group of 3: Superintendent Charles Pyne Luck, Indian Police, late 1st Battalion 131st United Provinces Regiment, Indian Army - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. C. P. Luck.) - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Coronation Medal 1937 Sold together with: - Indian Police Service. Cap Badge. White Metal (possibly silver) - Portrait photograph of the recipient The medals all contained within a framed glazed display. Medal verification: All 3 x medals verified as entitled per below sources: - British War Medal. Silver issue: Reference Medal Index Card - Jubilee Medal 1935: Respective medal roll of the India Allocation, Jubilee Medal - Coronation Medal 1937: Respective medal roll of India Allocation, Coronation Medal Important: The BWM was earned serving in one of the most rarely seen Indian Army units of the Great War - 131st United Provinces Regiment - with only 'some' of the British Officers qualifying and receiving British War Medals - Officers medal never showing the regiment designation and only identifiable from extant Medal Index Cards. As neither battalion of the this war raised regiment never served overseas from India, or served in any qualifying Asian theatre of war, none of the native Indian VCO's or 'Other-Ranks; qualified for the medal, and no BWM's showing the full unit designation 1st U.P. Regiment ever being issued Note: The 1st Battalion 131st United Provinces Regiment of the Indian Army was a war raised unit (June 1918). It's Native 'Other Ranks' (less some VCO's & NCO's transferred from the Indian Army, were exclusively drawn from Indian Police forces - ditto except for senior officers, the British Officers were all drawn from the gazetted Indian Police Service, and ungazetted junior European officers of the Indian Police Forces. A companion 2nd Battalion was raised in July 1918. The units remained based at Moradabad, India, and provided aid to the Civil Authorities on occasion. Both battalions of the 131st United Provinces Regiment were disbanded by July 1919 During his service with 1/131st United Provinces Police, Charles Luck held the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, and served as a Company Officer. Charles Pyne Luck son of Charles Frederick Luck, was an overseas born 'Briton' - and 'Son of the Empire', who was born in Ceylon Colony, on, 22 January 1896. Charles took up an appointment with the Indian Police Service, which he joined as an Assistant Superintendent with effect on 22 November 1915. He was appointed to the Indian Army Reserve of Officers between July 1918 and August 1919, remaining throughout in India. On returning to the Indian Police Service, he served in various postings within the United Provinces, including the below following: - 1921: Officiating Superintendent of Police, Muzaffarnagur - 1925: Officiating Superintendent, Government Railway Police, Agra - 1931: Superintendent of Police, Ajmer - 1934: Superintendent of Police, Lucknow - 1941: Superintendent of Police, Dehra Dun 1941 Charles Pyne Luck (26) is recorded as having married Gladys Mary Clark (25) at, Allahabad, United Provinces, India, on 15 July 1924. Charles Luck, died at Nainital, United Provinces, India, on 15 July 1944 - his body was interred in the Civil Cemeteries, Nainital the very next day! Postage: Note the frame is not suitable for posting overseas - the contents only (medals / badge / photo) will be sent overseas. For Domestic UK buyers we are quoting postage on basis that the contents only 'sans frame' is sent. If a UK buyer wants the glazed frame, sent entirely at 'Buyers Risk', an additional postage charge over the on-line quote will apply A rare opportunity to buy the medals of a 'Son of Empire', who is confirmed as having earned his medal while serving with the 1st Battalion 131st United Provinces Regiment Condition: GVF

An extremely rare unpublished Queen Elizabeth variant Meritorious Service Medal in a campaign and long service medal group of 4: Staff Sergeant Kenneth Walter Howard, Royal Army Pay Corps - GSM 1918. EIIR clasp 'Cyprus' (22059548 Sgt. K. W. Howard. R.A.P.C.) - GSM 1962. 'Borneo', 'Malay Peninsula' (22059548 S.Sgt. K. W. Howard. RAPC.) - MSM (Military). EIIR 'Crowned Head' obverse (22059548 WO2 K W Howard RAPC) - LS&GC. EIIR 'Regular Army' & extra service clasp (22059548 W.O. CL.2. K.W. Howard. RAPC.) Important: The Meritorious Service Medal is an unpublished variant, that is not recorded in any of the standard medal reference books as of date (2015). It was awarded sometime circa 1979-1985. How many of this type of MSM variant were awarded is not currently known but the numbers would have been very few........ Note: The campaign and long service medals and clasps verified as under from extracts taken from the recipients 'Certificate of Service' & MOD List - GSM 1918: Authority 80/57 14 May 1959 - GSM 1962 & clasp 'Borneo': AO 62/64 30 January 1968 - Clasp 'Malay Peninsula': AO 79/67 15 October 1968 - LSGC: AO List 79 12 December 1967 - Further service clasp to LS&GC Medal: Awards, Etc List No 137 June 1983 Kenneth Walter Howard, son of Arthur Lewis Howard, was a native of Honiton, DEvon, England, where he was born on 28 May 1930. Prior to joining the British Army at Devizes, Wiltshire, England, on 19 August 1948, Kenneth had been employed as a 'Postman'. On enlistment, Kenneth was posted to the Royal Army Pay Corps, and was destined to serve with the R.A.P.C. throughout all of his subsequent period(s) of service. Kenneth served overseas as under; - Middle East Land Forces (inc Cyprus): 10 December 1958 - 5 December 1961 - Far East Land Forces (inc Singapore / Sabah (Borneo): 23 March 1964 - 17 September 1965 - Far East Land Forces: 1 July 1968 - 10 April 1970 - BAOR (Germany): From 29 January 1971 Prior to deploying to the Far East, Kenneth, had passed a Commando course at the Royal Marines Training Centre, and had passed and been awarded a 'Green Beret', subsequently deploying and serving in the Far East on active service with 29th Commando Light Regiment, Royal Artillery In his Certificate of Service, dated June 17, 1985, the Commanding Officer of the Royal Army Pay Corps Computer Centre at Winchester, Hampshire, described Kenneth's Military Conduct as 'Exemplary' and gave the following testimonial as to his character; Quote, "WO2 Howard has served this Computer Centre for nearly 12 years with a consistently high standard of efficiency and enthusiasm, He has been responsible for the maintenance of computer consumable stores and the accommodation stores of a very large unit. He is a very energetic man. His knowledge and experience have been great assets and he has shown that he is a fully competent manager with the very minimum of supervision. He has a good sense of humour and is well respected. I have no hesitation in recommending him to any future employer." Unquote. Kenneth Howard is recorded as having died at Winchester, Hampshire, England, on 7 October 1986. At the time of his death he was only 56 years of age The medals are court-mounted and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The mounting pin has been removed from the reverse of the mounting bar, and some cotton threads now cut Sold together with a quantity of various copied research including numerous extracts from an 'incomplete' 'Certificate of Service' An extremely rare combination of medals and clasps Condition: GSM 1918 with small edge knock, otherwise toned & mostly GVF

An extremely scarce World Wars & Colonial Service medal group of 8: Lieutenant-Colonel Joseph Spurrier Last, Cyprus Regiment, late Assistant Chief Secretary Colonial Service, Zanzibar, and Honourable Artillery Company - 1914-15 Star (835. Dvr. J. S. Last. H.A.C.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (835 Dvr. J. S. Last. H.A.C. -Art-) - Interallied Victory Medal (835 Dvr. J. S. Last. H.A.C. -Art-) - The 1939-45 Star - The Africa Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal 1939-45 - Zanzibar (Sultanate): Order of the Brilliant Star. 4th Class \'Officer\'s\' badge. Silver-gilt & enamel, with silk rosette The first four medals professionally mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Note: The Second World War medals are all Royal Mint issues, and all are fitted with their original un-used silk ribands as-issued Sold together with: - A contemporary \'as -worn\' 7 x space medal riband bar (less War Medal riband), worn May 1945 - May 1946 The riband bar professionally mounted on two rows, the reverse of the mounting bar retaining its original stout long hinged pin and clasp fittings, and as-worn. Lieutenant- Colonel Last, would have worn this ribbon bar in the period May 1945 - June 1946, and like all other service personnel of that period would \'NOT\' have included the riband of the War Medal - which riband was only announced in June 1946, and ribbons for the War Medal only available from a later date in June 1946. As Joseph Spurrier had relinquished his commission in the Cyprus Regiment effective from 17 April 1946, he never had the opportunity to wear the riband of the \'War Medal\' in uniform..... Medals verification: The Great War and the Sultanate of Zanzibar awards confirmed as entitled per the below following references. The medal rolls for the Second World War issue are not yet in the public domain - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2571, shown as roll as having first entered theatre of war \'Egypt\' on 12/11/15 - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/322, shown on roll as Driver, with remark Commissioned 20/9/18 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/322, shown on roll as Driver, with remark Commissioned 20/9/18 - Sultanate of Zanzibar Order of the Brilliant Star. 4th Class: Published in London Gazette 1 November 1929 The recipients Medal Index Card, shows medals his forwarding address, as \'Asst District Commissioner, Zanzibar\' Joseph Spurrier Last, son of Joseph Thomas Last (who in 1911 Census, is described as Zanzibar Government - Retired Pensioner) and Mary Catherine Last (nee Mulholland) was a native of Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, England, where he was born in 1897, and where he was baptized on, 1 December 1897. He served with the Honourable Artillery Company in Egypt and Palestine from 12 November 1915 to 1917. He was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, R.A., on 20 September 1918 (then on Home Service). Post war, he was appointed Assistant District Commissioner at Zanzibar in September 1919, and was acting District Commissioner at Pemba, December 1926 to April 1927. He also held appointments as Acting Chief Secretary, Clerk to the Executive and Legislative Councils, and Editor of the official gazette, July to September 1927; Acting Assistant Chief Secretary for various periods, 1928-32. Awarded Order of the Brilliant Star of Zanzibar, 4th Class, 1929. The preamble to the award of the Order of the Brilliant Star as published in the London Gazette issue of, 1 November 1929, is quoted below. Quote, Whitehall, October 29, 1929. The KING has been pleased to give and grant unto the under mentioned gentlemen in the employment of the Zanzibar Government His Majesty\'s Royal licence and authority to wear Decorations -conferred upon them by His Highness the Sultan of Zanzibar in recognition of valuable services rendered by them : — ORDER OF THE BRILLIANT STAR or ZANZIBAR. Insignia of the Fourth Class. Joseph Spurrier Last, Esq., Administrative Officer, Zanzibar. After leaving Zanzibar, Joseph relocated to the British Crown Colony of Cyprus, in the Mediterranean. During the Second World War, he was commissioned into the Cyprus Regiment, being appointed 2nd Lieutenant with effect, 4 May 1940. His officers number was 144873 . For his services during the Second World War, that included overseas deployment on active service, he was awarded the Africa Star quartet of campaign medals including the Defence Medal. By April 1946, Joseph Last, was holding the War Substantive rank of Major in the Cyprus Regiment, and he relinquished his commission effective 17 April 1946, from which date he was granted the honorary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel (The Supplement to the London Gazette issue of 17 May 1946 refers) Lieutenant-Colonel James Spurrier Last is recorded to have died in Episkopi Limassol, Cyprus, on, 15 January 1989 Cyprus Regiment 1940-1945: The Cyprus Regiment was a military unit of the British Army. Created by the British Government during World War II, it was made up of volunteers from the Greek Cypriot, Turkish Cypriot, Armenian, Maronite and Latin inhabitants of Cyprus, but also included other Commonwealth nationalities The Cyprus Regiment was founded on 12 April 1940. It included Infantry, Mechanical, Transport and Pack Transport Companies. Cypriot mule drivers were the first colonial troops sent to the Western Front. They served in France, Ethiopia, Palestine, and Italy carrying equipment to areas inaccessible to vehicles. They were used to supply and support other troops at Monte Cassino On a brief visit to Cyprus in 1943, Winston Churchill praised the \"soldiers of the Cyprus Regiment who have served honourably on many fields from Libya to Dunkirk.\" About 30,000 Cypriots served in the Cyprus Regiment. The regiment was involved in action from the very start and served in the Battle of France, in the Greek Campaign (the Battle of Greece, in which about 600 soldiers were captured at Kalamata, in 1941), North Africa (Operation Compass), France, the Middle East and Italy. Many soldiers were taken prisoner especially at the beginning of the war and were interned in various POW camps, including Stalag VIII-B Lamsdorf, Stalag IV-C at Wistritz near Teplitz (now in the Czech Republic), and Stalag IV-B near Dresden. The soldiers captured in Kalamata were transported by train to prisoner of war camps In the post-war years the regiment served in Cyprus and the Middle East, including Palestine during the 1945-1948 period. The regiment was disbanded on 31 March 1950 The total Cypriot contribution in WW2 as part of the Cyprus Regiment was 20.000 personnel. At the end of January 1944, the Regiment consisted of 10,008 recruits comprising; 7,967 Greeks, 1,999 Turkish, 37 Armenians, 3 British, 1 Polish, and 1 Maltese. The casualties totalled 358 dead and 250 missing. They are buried in 56 cemeteries in 16 different countries A rare to find confirmed senior officers medal group to a Lieutenant-Colonel who served with the Cyprus Regiment 1940-1946, and almost certainly the only British officer of the Cyprus Regiment to have worn in his regimental uniform the riband, of the Zanzibar Order of the Brilliant Star Condition: GVF

An Honourable Artillery Company long service and campaign medal group of 5: Lieutenant Arthur Henry Zobel, Royal Field Artillery late Honourable Artillery Company - 1914-15 Star (2 Lieut A. H. Zobel. R.F.A.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. A. H. Zobel.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut. A. H. Zobel.) - Defence Medal - TFEM. GV issue with H.A.C. riband (1396251 Gnr. A. H. Zobel. H.A.C.) Arthur Henry Zobel, the son of Arthur Zobel (a Dental Surgeon) and Minnie Zobel, was born in Oxford, England in the last quarter of 1891. He is recorded in the 1911 National Census for England and Wales, residing at home with his parents located at 34 Coldharbour Lane, Camberwell, London, and being employed as a Clerk with an insurance company. His Medal Index Card shows that he first entered theatre of war 'France & Flanders' on 11 November 1915. Arthur is recorded as having died in Worthing, Sussex, England, sometime during the first quarter of 1968 Note: The distinctive King Edward's 'Racing Colours' riband was approved to be worn on the riband of the VFLSM, TFEM, TEM and EM medals only by those recipients who were serving with the H.A.C. at time of qualifying for their respective awards The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended from a mounting bar that retains on the reverse the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

An Honourable East India Company 1st Afghanistan War campaign pair to an Officer of 'Pollock's Avenging Army': Lieutenant-Colonel James Hunter, 53rd Bengal Infantry A). 1st Afghanistan War Medal. Victoria Vindex obverse with 'Cabul 1842' reverse (J. Hunter, Lieutt 53rd Regt B.N.I.) B). Punjab Medal 1848. No clasp (Captn J. Hunter, 53rd Bengal N.I.) Note: The Afghan Medal with original steel clip and replacement hinged straight suspension. The Afghan medal with contmeporary engraved naming in serifed capitals, and the Punjab Medal officially impressed In direct descent James Hunter was the first of three generations of his family from St.Andrews, Fife, Scotland, to join and serve in the Indian Army, being followed by his son Colonel Frederick Mercer Hunter, C.B., C.S.I., and his grandson Lieutenant-Colonel Walter James Henry Hunter. The medals of each of these officers are here currently being offered for sale separately by Aberdeen Medals. Reference 'Officers of the Bengal Army 1758-1834' (Hodson, 1927) the below following biographical details have been taken verbatim; Quote, Hunter, James (1808-1867). Lieut.Colonel. 53rd N.I. b. St.Andrews, co. Fife, 24 July 1808. Cadet 1827. Arrived in India 9 June 1828. Ensign 23 Feb. 1828. Lieut. 13 Nov. 1834. Capt. 23 June 1843. Bt.Major 20 June 1854, Retired 4 June 1855. Hon. Lt.Col. 10 Aug. 1855. D. St. Andrews 22 Jan. 1867. Son of Rev. Dr James Hunter, professor at St.Andrews Iniv., and Jane Wilson his wife. Borother of Charles Hunter, q.v. m. 1st, Ludhiana, 15 June 1839, Miss Anna Margaretta Corfield. (See also John Assey Fairhead.). m. 2nd., Perth, 24 July 1860, Alexa, eldest dau. of Rev. John Dodgson, of Comely Bank, Perth, and sister of William Scott Dodgson, q.v. Services: Posted as Ensign to 53rd N.I. 4 Nov. 1828. Fur. s.c. 17 Feb. 1829 till 9 Nov. 1831. Actg.Adjt.Left Wing 53rd N.I. 4 Mar. 1835 till 1837. Adjt. 53rd N.I. 9 Nov. 1837 till 10 Sept. 1842. First Afghan War 1842; forcing of Khyber Pass; Ali Masjid; operations of Bdr. Wild's Bde.; re-occupation of Kabul; Lieut. 53rd N.I., with Gen. Pollock's force (Medal). Intr. & Qmr. 53rd N.I. 10 Sept. 1842. Bde.Qmr. to Bdr. Wild's force 28 Sept. 1842. Offg. Bde. Major at Meerut 3 Dec. 1844. Second Sikh War; in garrison at Lahore; Capt. 53rd N.I. (Medal). Offg. Bde. Major at Delhi Dec. 1853. Fur. 1854 till retirement. Refs.: G.M. 1867, i. 395. The Times, 26 Jan. 1867 Unquote. Condition: Minor bruisng on Punjab medal otherwise the pair GVF

An Imperial Germany Great War service mounted group of 3 including 2 x Wurttemberg State\' awards - Germany: Iron Cross 1914. Second Class - Germany Imperial (Wurttemberg State): Military Merit Medal. Silver - Germany Imperial (Wurtemberg State): Third Class 9 Years Service Medal. Instituted 1913 The Iron Cross with magnetic iron core, and in German nickel-silver frame. The Hindenburg Cross with \'G 11\' marks on reverse The 3 x medals mounted on silk ribands and as-worn in a typical contemporary German \'Parade Mount\', or \'Continental\' style. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining its original long hinged-pin & clasp fittings Condition: About EF

An Imperial Germany Great War service mounted group of 3 including a \'Baden State\' decoration - Germany: Iron Cross 1914. Second Class breast Badge ('K.M.') - Baden: Medal of Merit Silver - Germany: Hindenburg Cross 1914-1918. Combatant ('G 10') The Iron Cross with makers mark 'K.M.' indented on jump ring, the cross with magnetic iron core centre & contained in German nickel-silver frame. The Hindenburg Cross with 'G 10' marks on reverse The 3 x medals mounted on silk ribands and as-worn in a typical contemporary German 'Parade Mount', or 'Continental' style. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining its original long hinged-pin & clasp fittings Condition: GVF

An Imperial Germany Great War service mounted group of 3 including a \'Wurttemberg State\' decoration - Germany: Iron Cross 1914. Second Class - Wurttemberg: Military Merit Medal. Silver - Germany: Hindenburg Cross 1914-1918. Combatant (\'G 7\' maker marks). With gilt \'War Swords\' emblem on riband The Iron Cross with magnetic iron core, contained in two-piece German nickel-silver beaded frame. The Hindenburg Cross with \'G 11\' marks on reverse The 3 x medals mounted on silk ribands and as-worn in a typical contemporary German \'Parade Mount\', or \'Continental\' style. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining its original long hinged-pin & clasp fittings Condition: About EF

An Imperial Germany Great War service mounted group of 3 to a German veteran decorated by the State of Mecklenburg-Schwerin - Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. Second Class - Germany Imperial (Mecklenburg-Schwerin): Military Merit Cross for Bravery. 2nd Class gilt issue 1914-1918. On \'Combatants\' riband - Germany: Hindenburg Cross 1914-1918. Combatant (\'P S\' maker marks logo). With gilt \'War Swords\' emblem on riband The Iron Cross with magnetic iron core, and in German nickel-silver frame. The Hindenburg Cross with makers marks logo to reverse comprising a circle with entwined letters \'P S\' in centre Mecklenburg-Schwerin Military Merit Cross: On February 28, 1915, Friedrich Franz IV, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, reauthorized the Military Merit Cross. The new version awarded in two class, were dated 1914 and awards were made retroactively to the beginning of the war. Both classes of the Military Merit Cross continued to be awarded throughout the war, both to Mecklenburgers and to soldiers of other German states and German allies. Upon Friedrich Franz IV\'s abdication on November 14, 1918, the Military Merit Cross became obsolete. It continued to be permitted for wear by those who had received it through the Weimar era, the Third Reich and in West Germany (it is unclear whether East Germany permitted the wear of any Imperial German decorations The 3 x medals mounted on silk ribands and as-worn in a typical contemporary German \'Parade Mount\', or \'Continental\' style. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining its original long hinged-pin & clasp fittings Condition: The medals about EF

An Imperial Germany Great War service mounted group of 3 to a German veteran decorated by the State of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, and the Hanseatic League port city of \'Bremen\' - Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. Second Class - Germany Imperial (Mecklenburg-Schwerin): Military Merit Cross for Bravery. 2nd Class gilt issue 1914-1918. On \'Combatants\' riband - Germany Imperial (Hanseatic League Port City of Bremen): Hanseatic Cross \'Bremen\' issue. 1914-1918 The Iron Cross with magnetic iron core, and in German nickel-silver frame Mecklenburg-Schwerin Military Merit Cross: On February 28, 1915, Friedrich Franz IV, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, reauthorized the Military Merit Cross. The new version awarded in two class, were dated 1914 and awards were made retroactively to the beginning of the war. Both classes of the Military Merit Cross continued to be awarded throughout the war, both to Mecklenburgers and to soldiers of other German states and German allies. Upon Friedrich Franz IV\'s abdication on November 14, 1918, the Military Merit Cross became obsolete. It continued to be permitted for wear by those who had received it through the Weimar era, the Third Reich and in West Germany (it is unclear whether East Germany permitted the wear of any Imperial German decorations The Hanseatic Cross: Was jointly instituted by agreement of the senates of the three cities, with each senate ratifying the award on different days. The Lübeck version was established first, on 21 August 1915. The Hamburg version followed on 10 September and the Bremen version on 14 September. The cross was awarded for merit in war, and could be awarded to civilians as well as military personnel. When awarded for bravery or combat merit, it was the three cities\' equivalent of the Prussian Iron Cross. It has bene estimated that about 20,000 \'Bremen\' decorations were awarded during the Great War The 3 x medals mounted on slightly soiled silk ribands and as-worn in a typical contemporary German \'Parade Mount\', or \'Continental\' style. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining its original long hinged-pin & clasp fittings Condition: The medals about EF

An Imperial Germany Great War service mounted group of 3 to a German veteran from the Hanseatic League port city of \'Hamburg\' - Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. Second Class - Germany Imperial (Hanseatic League Port City of Hamburg): Hanseatic Cross \'Hamburg\' issue. 1914-1918 - Germany: Hindenburg Cross 1914-1918. Combatant (\'P S\' maker marks logo). With gilt \'War Swords\' emblem on riband The Iron Cross with magnetic iron core, and in German nickel-silver frame. The Hindenburg Cross with makers marks logo to reverse comprising a circle with entwined letters \'P S\' in centre The Hanseatic Cross: Was jointly instituted by agreement of the senates of the three cities, with each senate ratifying the award on different days. The Lübeck version was established first, on 21 August 1915. The Hamburg version followed on 10 September and the Bremen version on 14 September. The cross was awarded for merit in war, and could be awarded to civilians as well as military personnel. When awarded for bravery or combat merit, it was the three cities\' equivalent of the Prussian Iron Cross. It is estimated that about 50,000 \'Hamburg\' decorations were awarded during the Great War The 3 x medals mounted on slightly soiled silk ribands and as-worn in a typical contemporary German \'Parade Mount\', or \'Continental\' style. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining its original long hinged-pin & clasp fittings Condition: The medals about EF

An Imperial Germany Great War service mounted group of 3 to a German veteran from \'Bavaria State\' - Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. Second Class - Germany Imperial (Bavaria State): Military Merit Cross. 2nd Class. With \'War Swords\'. Silver - Germany: Hindenburg Cross 1914-1918. Combatant (\'G 7\' maker marks). With \'War Swords\' The Iron Cross with magnetic iron core, and in German nickel-silver frame. The Hindenburg Cross with makers marks \'G 7\' to reverse\' The 3 x medals mounted on slightly soiled silk ribands and as-worn in a typical contemporary German \'Parade Mount\', or \'Continental\' style. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining its original long hinged-pin & clasp fittings Condition: The medals about EF

An Imperial Germany Great War service mounted group of 3 to a German veteran from \'Brunswick State\' - Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. Second Class - Germany Imperial (Brunswick State): Brunswick War Merit Cross. Instituted 1914 - Germany: Hindenburg Cross 1914-1918. Combatant (\'G 7\' maker marks The Iron Cross with magnetic iron core, and in German nickel-silver frame. The Hindenburg Cross with a Diamond Logo on reverse which in centre of logo has makers marks \'O. U. L. C\' The 3 x medals mounted on silk ribands and as-worn in a typical contemporary German \'Parade Mount\', or \'Continental\' style. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining its original long hinged-pin & clasp fittings Condition: VF

An Imperial Germany Great War service mounted group of 3 to a German veteran from \'Hesse-Darmstadt State\' who was decorated with the scarce Military Medical Services Cross 1914-18 - Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. Second Class. With makers marks \'KO\' on silver suspension ring - Germany Imperial (Hesse-Darmstadt): Military Medical Services Cross 1914-1918 - Germany (Imperial): Kyffhauser1914-1918 War Veterans Commemorative Medal. With gilt \'War Swords\' on riband The Iron Cross with magnetic iron core, and in German nickel-silver frame. The Hindenburg Cross with \'C. TH. D\' marks on reverse Military Medical Services Cross: Instituted in 1914 for award to Medical personnel for distinguished services during the Great War. Mounted on it\'s original silk riband, and a scarce seen Great War issue  The Kyffhauser Medal was instituted in 1922 and, until the issue of the Cross of Honour (a.k.a Hindenburg Cross) that was issued retrospectively to Great War veterans in 1934, was often the only medal worn by German veterans of the Great War The Kyffhäuserbund der Deutschen Landeskriegerverbände veterans’ organisation had been established some years before World War I and Field Marshal Paul von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg was its President of Honour during the 1920s By decree of the Nazi Government the Kyffhauser 1914-1918 War Veterans Commemorative Medal was made obsolete in 1934 The 3 x medals mounted on silk ribands and as-worn in a typical contemporary German \'Parade Mount\', or \'Continental\' style. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining its original long hinged-pin & clasp fittings A scarce seen Hesse-Darmstadt Military Medical Services Cross Condition: VF

An Imperial Germany Great War service mounted group of 3 to a German veteran from \'Oldenburg State\' - Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. Second Class - Germany Imperial (Oldenburg State): Friedrich August Cross \'For Bravery. 2nd Class \'Military\' issue 1914-18 - Germany: Hindenburg Cross 1914-1918. Combatant (\'G 7\' maker marks). With gilt \'War Swords\' emblem on riband The Iron Cross with magnetic iron core, and in German nickel-silver frame. The Hindenburg Cross with \'C. TH. D\' marks on reverse Friedrich August Cross: The example in the group is an \'early\' Great War issue blackened \'magnetic\' iron issue The 3 x medals mounted on silk ribands and as-worn in a typical contemporary German \'Parade Mount\', or \'Continental\' style. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining its original long hinged-pin & clasp fittings Condition: About GVF

An Imperial Germany Great War service mounted group of 4 including a \'Wurttemberg State\' decoration - Germany: Iron Cross 1914. Second Class - Wurttemberg: Military Merit Medal. Silver- - Germany: Hindenburg Cross 1914-1918. Combatant (\'G 11\' marks) - Prussia: 12-Year Service Medal. Bronze The Iron Cross with magnetic iron core, and in German nickel-silver frame. The Hindeburg Cross with \'G 11\' marks on reverse The 4 x medals mounted on silk ribands and as-worn in a typical contemporary German \'Parade Mount\', or \'Continental\' style. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining its original long hinged-pin & clasp fittings Condition: GVF

An Imperial Germany Great War service mounted group of 4 including a \'Wurttemburg State\' decoration - Germany: Iron Cross 1914. Second Class - Wurttemburg: Military Merit Medal. Silver- - Germany: Hindenburg Cross 1914-1918. Combatant ('G 11' marks) - Prussia: 12-Year Service Medal. Bronze The Iron Cross with magnetic iron core, and in German nickel-silver frame. The Hindeburg Cross with 'G 11' marks on reverse The 4 x medals mounted on silk ribands and as-worn in a typical contemporary German 'Parade Mount', or 'Continental' style. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining its original long hinged-pin & clasp fittings Condition: GVF

An Imperial Germany Great War service mounted group of 4 to a Decorated German veteran from \'Bavaria State\' - Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. Second Class - Germany Imperial (Bavaria State): Military Merit Cross. 2nd Class. With Crown and \'War Swords\'. Silver with enamel obverse centres. Awarded 1914-1918 - Germany (Third Reich): Hindenburg Cross 1914-1918. Combatant (\'G 1\' maker marks). With gilt \'War Swords\' emblem on riband - Germany Imperial (Bavaria State): Military Long Service Medal. III Class for \'9 Years Service\' The Iron Cross with magnetic iron core, contained in a two-piece German nickel-silver beaded frame. The Hindenburg Cross with makers marks \'G 1\' to reverse\' The 4 x medals mounted on silk ribands and as-worn in a typical contemporary German \'Parade Mount\', or \'Continental\' style. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining its original long hinged-pin & clasp fittings Condition: The medals mostly about GVF

An Imperial Germany Great War service mounted group of 4 to a Decorated German veteran from \'Bavaria State\' who served in the \'Defence of Tirol Campaign\' - Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. Second Class. With indistinct makers marks indented on silver suspension ring - Germany Imperial (Bavaria State): Military Long Service Medal. III Class for \'9 Years Service\' - Germany (Third Reich): Hindenburg Cross 1914-1918. Combatant (\'G 14\' maker marks). With gilt \'War Swords\' emblem on riband - Austria: Defence of the Tirol War Service Medal 1914-18. The Iron Cross with magnetic iron core, contained in a two-piece German nickel-silver beaded frame. The Hindenburg Cross with makers marks \'G 14\' to reverse\' The 4 x medals mounted on silk ribands and as-worn in a typical contemporary German \'Parade Mount\', or \'Continental\' style. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining its original long hinged-pin & clasp fittings Condition: GVF

An Imperial Germany Great War service \'Frackspange\' mounted group of 3 including an \'Anhalt State\' decoration - Germany: Iron Cross 1914. Second Class breast Badge - Germany Imperial (Prussian): Landwehr Army Reserve Medal. 2nd Class. Bronze - Germany (Anhalt State): Anhalt Friedrich Cross. 1914 The Iron Cross with magnetic iron core, contained within two piece German nickel-silver beaded frame Prussia: Landwehr (Reserve and Territorial Army) Service Awards, were first instituted in 1913, and were awarded through to 1920. The second class Landwehr service medal was awarded for special achievements or merits in the Landwehr. Anhalt Friedrich Cross: Instituted on 12 December 1914. A cross pattée with a wreath woven between the arms and the highlights polished. Obverse: In the centre a Gothic capital \'F\' in a circle. A crown on the top arm and \'1914\' on the lower arm. Reverse: In the centre circle the inscription \'FUR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE\' (For merit in war). The cross is fitted with a piece of 25 mm bright green ribbon which has 2 mm red edges. The decoration was awarded in one class to officers, military officials, non-commissioned officers, soldiers and civilians, without regard to rank, who especially distinguished themselves on the field of battle, or who gave exceptional service on the home front during the war. The ribbon on the cross in this group indicates hat it was awarded for front line service. The non-combatant or home front ribbon was green with white edges The 3 x medals mounted on silk ribands and as-worn in a typical contemporary German \'Frackspange\' style. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining its original long hinged-pin & clasp fittings as issued Condition: About EF

An Imperial Germany Great War \'Gallantry\' and service medal \'Parade Mounted\' group of 4 to a German veteran from \'Saxony\' - Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. Second Class - Germany Imperial (Saxony State): Friedrich August Medal. Bronze Medal. Instituted 1905 - Germany (Imperial): Military Long Service Medal for 12 Years Service. Gilt metal - Germany: Hindenburg Cross 1914-1918. Combatant (Pyramid makers logo with letters \'JK\' in centre) The Iron Cross with magnetic iron core, contained in two-piece German nickel-silver beaded frame. The Hindenburg Cross with Pyramid shaped makers logo with letters \'JK\' in centre Saxony Friedrich August Medaille: Was Instituted in 1905 by King Friedrich August of Saxony and awarded to sergeants, other ranks and civilians for meritorious service The 4 x medals mounted on silk ribands and as-worn in a typical contemporary German \'Parade Mount\', or \'Continental\' style. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining its original long hinged-pin & clasp fittings Condition: VF

An Imperial Germany Great War \'Gallantry\' medal pair on \'Parade Mount\', as worn by a decorated German veteran from \'Hesse State\': - Germany Imperial (Hesse State). Silvered Bravery Medal 1914-18 - Germany (Imperial): Cross of Honour (a.k.a. Hindenburg Cross) 1914-1918. Combatant (\'G 10\' maker marks on reverse) - Germany: Iron Cross 1914. Second Class breast Badge (\'K.M.\') - Baden: Medal of Merit Silver - Germany: Hindenburg Cross 1914-1918. Combatant (\'G 10\') Hessen Bravery Medal: Unnamed as issued. Obverse: The bust of Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig, facing left, with the inscription \'ERNST LUDWIG GROSSHERTZOG VON HESSEN\' around the circumference. Reverse: \'FUR TAPFERKEIT\' (For Bravery) in the centre on two lines within a wreath of half laurel and half oak leaves Originally the Hessen Bravery Medal was established in 1848 as the General Honor Decoration. It was awarded without regard to rank \'For Bravery\' and was the grand duchy\'s standard military award, being the equivalent to the Prussian Iron Cross Second class. It was a relatively common award. Although limited by statute to subjects of Hesse or to those serving in Hessian units, this provision was commonly ignored. The receipt of the Iron Cross was not a prerequisite. As the archives at the Hessian capital, Darmstadt, were destroyed in the Second World War, it is not known exactly how many Hesse Bravery Medals awarded, but an estimate of 150,000 has been made. The medals were originally made of silver, but as the first World War progressed, less expensive metals were used, such as silvered Kriegsmetall The 2 x medals mounted on silk ribands and as-worn in a typical contemporary German \'Parade Mount\', or \'Continental\' style. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining its original long hinged-pin & clasp fittings Condition: VF

An Imperial Germany Great War \'Gallantry\' medal pair on \'Parade Mount\', as worn by a decorated German veteran: - Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. Second Class - Germany (Imperial): Cross of Honour (a.k.a. Hindenburg Cross) 1914-1918. Combatant (\'G 11\' marks) The Iron Cross with magnetic iron core, and in German nickel-silver frame. The Hindeburg Cross with \'G 11\' marks on reverse The 2 x medals mounted on silk ribands and as-worn in a typical contemporary German \'Parade Mount\', or \'Continental\' style. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining its original long hinged-pin & clasp fittings Condition: VF

An Imperial Germany Great War \'Gallantry\' medal pair on \'Parade Mount\', as worn by a decorated German \'Prussian\' veteran: - Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. Second Class - Germany (Prussia): Military 9 Years Service Medal. White metal. Instituted in 1913 The Iron Cross with magnetic iron core, contained within two piece German nickel-silver beaded frame. The 2 x medals mounted on silk ribands and as-worn in a typical contemporary German \'Parade Mount\', or \'Continental\' style. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining its original long hinged-pin & clasp fittings and military outfitters label attached \'Stempel - Reich, Beslau I, Ring 55 Condition: VF

An Imperial Germany \'Franco-Prussian\' War era mounted group of 3 x Prussian medals - Prussia: Merit Medal. Silver - Prussia: 1870 War Medal. Bronze gilt. With legend around the rim - Prussia: Centenary Medal. Bronze The 3 x medals mounted on silk ribands and as-worn in a typical contemporary German 'Trapazoidal Mount'. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining its original long hinged-pin & clasp fittings Condition: GVF

An important 'Artillery Officers' & Artillery Historian's C.B.E. / Polonia Restituta and campaign of 8: Brigadier Oliver Frederick Gillilan General Hogg, C.B.E., Royal Artillery - Commander of the Order of the British Empire (Military Division). 2nd type - 1914 Star. With original dated clasp (Lieut: O.F.G. Hogg. R.G.A.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt. O.F.G. Hogg.) - Interalllied Victory Medal (Capt. O.F.G. Hogg.) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Coronation Medal 1937 - Poland: Order of Polonia Restituta. WW2 issue with correct '1918' reverse Note: The Polonia Restituta with minor chip to enamel on obverse central band, othewrwise EF and contained in it's correct 'Spink' case of issue, complete with full silk neck cravat (Spink were commissioned by Governement of Poland in Exile to manufacture Polish Orders, Decorations and Medals) - C.B.E.: Published in London Gazette 2 June 1943 - Polonia Restituta III Class: Published in London Gazette 7 December 1944 Oliver Frederick Gillilan Hogg, the son of Colonel Hogg of the Indian Staff Corps, was born in Bedford, England, on 22 December 1887. He first entered theatre of war, France on 26 August 1914, and remained there through to 10 August 1915. For those services he is is confirmed as being entitled and issued with the dated clasp and roses. On entry into France his unit is recorded as being 'R.G.A. No 2 Section Anti-Aircraft' and that his claim was submitted under the 'Supplementary R.G.A. Roll, Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfiield Lock' - this last giving ample indication of the special technical skills that this officer possessed early in his career, and which he was to enhance considerably in later years in terms of research, development and technical evoloution of artillery and ordnance. Indeed his forwarding address on his MIC is shown as 4, Dial Square, Royal Arsenal, Woolwich. The Army Lists of the inter-war and Second World War era list an impressive resume of senior technical artillery posts, culminating during the Second World War, with Oliver being made a Temporary Brigadier, and holding the following key appointments; - 1939: Assistant Master-General of Ordnances, War Office - 1939-41: Deputy Director of Military Administration, Ministry of Supply - 1941-46: Director of Military Administration, Ministry of Supply Brigadier Hogg retired from the British Army in 1946 A distinguished historian and writer, the Brigadier devoted his retirement years to the study and history of Artillery. His greatest works being the monumental two volume history of the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich. Amongst the books he wrote are; 1. The Royal Arsenal Woolwich 2. Artillery: Its Origin, Heyday and Decline 3. Clubs to Cannon: Warfare and Weapons Before the Introduction of Gunpowder 4. English artillery, 1326-1716, being the history of artillery in this country prior to the formation of the Royal Regiment of Artillery Brigadier Hogg died in the first quarter of 1979, at Greenwich, Greater London, at the age of 91 years The medals, all mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary silk weave ribands, with the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

An important 'End of Empire' South Arabia medal group to the High Commissioner of Aden who was wounded by terrorists at Aden Airport - group of 7: Sir Gerald Kennedy Nicholas Trevaskis, K.C.M.G., O.B.E., Colonial Service, late Northern Rhodesian Regiment - Officer of the Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.). 2nd Type (Military Division) - The 1939-1945 Star - The Africa Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 'Arabian Peninsula' (G.K.N. Trevaskis. C.M.G., O.B.E.) - Coronation Medal 1953 Important: The award of the OBE confirmed as under; - OBE: Ref London Gazette 10 June 1948 In addition to the above, the recipient was also awarded the below orders as published in the London Gazette; - K.C.M.G.: LG 19 July 1963 (British High Commissioner (Designate) Aden) - C.M.G.: LG 1 January 1959 (Adviser & British Agent, Western Aden Protectorate) Granted a Governor's Commission in the North Rhodesia Forces and appointed 2nd Lieutenant (72905) with effect 15 November 1939 Appointed High Commissioner of Aden and the Protectorate of South Arabia effective 7 August 1963 Note: The terrorist attack directed at High Commissioner Trevaskis at Aden Airport on 10 December 1963, was the incident that prompted the declaration of 'Emergency' in Aden. During the attack, a hand grenade had been thrown at the High Commissioner's entourage - killing an Indian woman, mortally wounding the High Commissioner's aide - George Henderson (who was subsequently awarded a posthumous George Medal, for his part in shielding and ultimately saving the life of the High Commissioner) - and wounding an estimated 50 x persons, including, High Commissioner Sir R. K.N. Trevaskis The below following obituary is courtesy of the Oxford Dictionary of National Bigpraphy (Anthony d'Avray, ?Trevaskis, Sir (Gerald) Kennedy Nicholas (1915?1990)?, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2004; online edn, Jan 2008 [http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/40506, accessed 11 June 2015] Quote, Trevaskis, Sir (Gerald) Kennedy Nicholas (1915?1990), colonial official, was born on 1 January 1915 at Hove, Sussex, the eldest of three children of Hugh Kennedy Trevaskis (1882?1962), civil servant in India, and his wife, Eva Gwendolin Constance Mytanwy (1897?1969), daughter of Captain Alfred Ephrot Tizard RN and Mytanwy Tizard. The early retirement of his father from the Indian Civil Service and his ordination in the Church of England gave Trevaskis and his siblings a truly happy family home from 1932 at the rectory, Rusper, Sussex. Kennedy Trevaskis was educated at Summer Fields School, Oxford, and then at Marlborough College from 1928 to 1933. He was a school prefect, a member of the cricket eleven in 1932 and 1933, and he was described as an extremely useful medium-fast bowler and good batsman. He studied at King's College, Cambridge, from 1933 to 1936, where he was captain of cricket in 1934?6 and of rugby in 1934. He married Sheila James Harrington (b. 1920), daughter of Colonel F. J. Harrington, at the Brompton Oratory on 25 August 1945. They had two sons and a daughter. Trevaskis joined the colonial administrative service in Northern Rhodesia in 1938, at a time when that service was at the peak of its prestige; and the Northern Rhodesia regiment, initially as a sergeant, in September 1939, being taken prisoner by Italian forces in August 1940 in British Somaliland, following one of the last set-piece battles fought in Africa. He learned Italian and was thereby asked to join the British occupied enemy territory administration, Eritrea. Trevaskis now showed his mettle. He was a big man, physically, but also mentally: to his work he brought a keen intellect, guided by academic rigour. The peoples of his first posting, the Keren, had a strong feudal structure. He presided with skill over mixed-culture tribunals dealing with complex land disputes; later, in his ?left-wing phase?, he organized the freeing of the serfs of a combined Keren?Agordat western province from their ancient feudal dues and services. He served in 1947?8 as a member of the British delegation to the four-power commission on former Italian colonies. As political secretary and liaison officer, United Nations commission, he sought in 1950 to secure for Eritrea an independent future; but he was defeated by Haile Selassie's prestige and the United States' need of facilities in Eritrea, which he offered, to monitor communications across the Indian and Pacific oceans. Trevaskis's account of Britain's and his own stewardship is given in A Colony in Transition: the British Occupation of Eritrea, 1941?52 (1960). Realizing that he could do nothing further, Trevaskis returned to Northern Rhodesia in 1948, becoming district commissioner of Ndola, headquarters of the immensely wealthy copperbelt region. In 1951 he transferred to the Aden protectorate as political officer, western Aden protectorate, becoming deputy British agent in 1952 and adviser and British agent in 1954. He was back in an environment, essentially Muslim, where his experience, personal qualities, and sympathies were at home. Trevaskis's first success was the inauguration on 11 February 1959 of the Federation of South Arabia, for which he was appointed CMG. Three years later, largely due to the diplomatic skills of Trevaskis, exercised in fluent Arabic, Aden agreed to join the federation, a necessity if the federation were to cease to be economically dependent on Great Britain. Trevaskis became high commissioner on 16 August 1963 and was advanced to KCMG. Over the following year the colonial secretary, Duncan Sandys, worked at hectic pace, exhausting British officials and Arabian ministers, to bring the Aden?South Arabia Federation to successful birth. This was bitterly opposed by President Nasser of Egypt: a hand grenade was thrown at Trevaskis at Aden airport in December 1963; two lives were lost, and he was wounded. These efforts were aborted when in late 1964 the general election in Britain was won by the Labour Party, hostile to attempts to maintain British influence east of Suez, and to ?feudal and reactionary? rulers, as one reviewer put it. Anthony Greenwood, Labour's colonial secretary, summoned Trevaskis home. While he waited to see the new minister, his successor, Sir Richard Turnbull, was being dispatched to Aden; Greenwood's order was that the press was to be given no information and that Turnbull's departure was to be secret. Trevaskis had his commission terminated on 23 November 1964. Trevaskis was subsequently adviser to Sunningdale Oils and was much valued by them on account of his Arabian contacts. He maintained friendly contacts with several Arabian rulers, but his career was, at an age of not yet fifty, effectively at an end. He wrote the history of and the case for the policies he stood for: Shades of Amber, a South Arabian Episode (1968) must take its place beside his work on Eritrea as an evocative account of a lost cause. Both gave testimony to his sympathies for the intellectually advanced, though economically under-developed, peoples of the Horn of Africa. Trevaskis's marriage, a sharing of thirty years abroad and in England, was greatly damaged by the effects of the Aden bombing. He and his wife finally parted in 1976, but did not divorce. Trevaskis had a stable and long-lasting relationship with a young widow, Valentine Sylvia Donovan (1935?1997), who later took his name by deed poll. He bought the Old Rectory, Rusper, where he spent his last years. In the 1980s, his first love, Eritrea, reclaimed Trevaskis. He became a valued adviser to the Eritrean Peoples' Liberation Front, which in 1993 secured independence. He would have been a principal guest at a conference organized by the Eritrean Peoples' Liberation Front at the beginning of March 1990, but that same March, during an operation for a suspected hiatus hernia, he was found to have extensive cancer. He died shortly after recovering consciousness on 4 March 1990 at Gatwick Park Hospital, near Crawley, Sussex, and was buried on 21 March in Rusper churchyard. Anthony d'Avray Unquote. An important 'South Arabia' group The group mounted 'as-worn' in the swing style. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Previously laquered & now dark toned VF

An important attributed miniature medal group of 8 worn by the British High Commissioner of Aden, who was wounded by terrorists in Aden: Sir Gerald Kennedy Nicholas Trevaskis, K.C.M.G., O.B.E., Colonial Service, late Northern Rhodesia Regiment - Order of St. Michael and St. George (K.C.M.G.) - Officer of the Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.). 2nd Type (Military Division) - The 1939-1945 Star - The Africa Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 'Arabian Peninsula' - Coronation Medal 1953 Important: The award of the OBE confirmed per below; - OBE: Ref London Gazette 10 June 1948 In addition to the above, the recipient was also awarded the below orders as published in the London Gazette; - K.C.M.G.: LG 19 July 1963 (British High Commissioner (Designate) Aden) - C.M.G.: LG 1 January 1959 (Adviser & British Agent, Western Aden Protectorate) Granted a Governor's Commission in the North Rhodesia Forces and appointed 2nd Lieutenant (72905) with effect 15 November 1939 Appointed High Commissioner of Aden and the Protectorate of South Arabia effective 7 August 1963 Note: The terrorist attack directed at High Commissioner Trevaskis at Aden Airport on 10 December 1963, was the incident that prompted the declaration of 'Emergency' in Aden. During the attack, a hand grenade had been thrown at the High Commissioner's entourage - killing an Indian woman, mortally wounding the High Commissioner's aide - George Henderson (who was subsequently awarded a posthumous George Medal, for his part in shielding and ultimately saving the life of the High Commissioner) - and wounding an estimated 50 x persons, including, High Commissioner Sir R. K.N. Trevaskis The below following obituary is courtesy of the Oxford Dictionary of National Bigpraphy (Anthony d'Avray, ?Trevaskis, Sir (Gerald) Kennedy Nicholas (1915?1990)?, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2004; online edn, Jan 2008 [http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/40506, accessed 11 June 2015] Quote, Trevaskis, Sir (Gerald) Kennedy Nicholas (1915?1990), colonial official, was born on 1 January 1915 at Hove, Sussex, the eldest of three children of Hugh Kennedy Trevaskis (1882?1962), civil servant in India, and his wife, Eva Gwendolin Constance Mytanwy (1897?1969), daughter of Captain Alfred Ephrot Tizard RN and Mytanwy Tizard. The early retirement of his father from the Indian Civil Service and his ordination in the Church of England gave Trevaskis and his siblings a truly happy family home from 1932 at the rectory, Rusper, Sussex. Kennedy Trevaskis was educated at Summer Fields School, Oxford, and then at Marlborough College from 1928 to 1933. He was a school prefect, a member of the cricket eleven in 1932 and 1933, and he was described as an extremely useful medium-fast bowler and good batsman. He studied at King's College, Cambridge, from 1933 to 1936, where he was captain of cricket in 1934?6 and of rugby in 1934. He married Sheila James Harrington (b. 1920), daughter of Colonel F. J. Harrington, at the Brompton Oratory on 25 August 1945. They had two sons and a daughter. Trevaskis joined the colonial administrative service in Northern Rhodesia in 1938, at a time when that service was at the peak of its prestige; and the Northern Rhodesia regiment, initially as a sergeant, in September 1939, being taken prisoner by Italian forces in August 1940 in British Somaliland, following one of the last set-piece battles fought in Africa. He learned Italian and was thereby asked to join the British occupied enemy territory administration, Eritrea. Trevaskis now showed his mettle. He was a big man, physically, but also mentally: to his work he brought a keen intellect, guided by academic rigour. The peoples of his first posting, the Keren, had a strong feudal structure. He presided with skill over mixed-culture tribunals dealing with complex land disputes; later, in his ?left-wing phase?, he organized the freeing of the serfs of a combined Keren?Agordat western province from their ancient feudal dues and services. He served in 1947?8 as a member of the British delegation to the four-power commission on former Italian colonies. As political secretary and liaison officer, United Nations commission, he sought in 1950 to secure for Eritrea an independent future; but he was defeated by Haile Selassie's prestige and the United States' need of facilities in Eritrea, which he offered, to monitor communications across the Indian and Pacific oceans. Trevaskis's account of Britain's and his own stewardship is given in A Colony in Transition: the British Occupation of Eritrea, 1941?52 (1960). Realizing that he could do nothing further, Trevaskis returned to Northern Rhodesia in 1948, becoming district commissioner of Ndola, headquarters of the immensely wealthy copperbelt region. In 1951 he transferred to the Aden protectorate as political officer, western Aden protectorate, becoming deputy British agent in 1952 and adviser and British agent in 1954. He was back in an environment, essentially Muslim, where his experience, personal qualities, and sympathies were at home. Trevaskis's first success was the inauguration on 11 February 1959 of the Federation of South Arabia, for which he was appointed CMG. Three years later, largely due to the diplomatic skills of Trevaskis, exercised in fluent Arabic, Aden agreed to join the federation, a necessity if the federation were to cease to be economically dependent on Great Britain. Trevaskis became high commissioner on 16 August 1963 and was advanced to KCMG. Over the following year the colonial secretary, Duncan Sandys, worked at hectic pace, exhausting British officials and Arabian ministers, to bring the Aden?South Arabia Federation to successful birth. This was bitterly opposed by President Nasser of Egypt: a hand grenade was thrown at Trevaskis at Aden airport in December 1963; two lives were lost, and he was wounded. These efforts were aborted when in late 1964 the general election in Britain was won by the Labour Party, hostile to attempts to maintain British influence east of Suez, and to ?feudal and reactionary? rulers, as one reviewer put it. Anthony Greenwood, Labour's colonial secretary, summoned Trevaskis home. While he waited to see the new minister, his successor, Sir Richard Turnbull, was being dispatched to Aden; Greenwood's order was that the press was to be given no information and that Turnbull's departure was to be secret. Trevaskis had his commission terminated on 23 November 1964. Trevaskis was subsequently adviser to Sunningdale Oils and was much valued by them on account of his Arabian contacts. He maintained friendly contacts with several Arabian rulers, but his career was, at an age of not yet fifty, effectively at an end. He wrote the history of and the case for the policies he stood for: Shades of Amber, a South Arabian Episode (1968) must take its place beside his work on Eritrea as an evocative account of a lost cause. Both gave testimony to his sympathies for the intellectually advanced, though economically under-developed, peoples of the Horn of Africa. Trevaskis's marriage, a sharing of thirty years abroad and in England, was greatly damaged by the effects of the Aden bombing. He and his wife finally parted in 1976, but did not divorce. Trevaskis had a stable and long-lasting relationship with a young widow, Valentine Sylvia Donovan (1935?1997), who later took his name by deed poll. He bought the Old Rectory, Rusper, where he spent his last years. In the 1980s, his first love, Eritrea, reclaimed Trevaskis. He became a valued adviser to the Eritrean Peoples' Liberation Front, which in 1993 secured independence. He would have been a principal guest at a conference organized by the Eritrean Peoples' Liberation Front at the beginning of March 1990, but that same March, during an operation for a suspected hiatus hernia, he was found to have extensive cancer. He died shortly after recovering consciousness on 4 March 1990 at Gatwick Park Hospital, near Crawley, Sussex, and was buried on 21 March in Rusper churchyard. Anthony d'Avray Unquote. An important 'South Arabia' group The group mounted 'as-worn' in the court-style. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Note: The item here listed for sale is only the miniature medal group of 8, the recipients full-size medals are not here included in this item sale, and the illustrations of the full-size medals are only shown for provenance and reference purposes Condition: Dark toned VF

An important attributed plaid brooch of the Gordon Highlanders, dated 1883, with provenance. The obverse bearing 'Stags Head', motto, regimental title and battle honours, and reverse fitted with a stout pin and hinge/clasp This inisgnia being a presentation piece finely engraved to reverse in upper and lower inscriptions as under; Upper: Presented to the Sergt Major 1st Battn, Gordon Highlanders Lower: Bt Lt H.H. Burney on resigning the adjutancy 30th Jan'y 1883 This particular insignia was worn by Regimental Sergeant Major Samuel Skelley, D.C.M., 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - a legendary figure in pre 1900 1/ Gordons. Skelley, his sons, and his brother, racked up more than 90 years collective service in 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders. Sergeant Major Skelley had the distinction of being the first man of the regiment to be decorated for bravery after the amalgamation of the 75/92 Foot in 1881 to become the 'Gordon Highlanders' regiment. He earned the regiment's unique D.C.M. for gallantry at Tel-el-Kebir. Samuel Skelley's medals and those of his sons, one who was POW and another KIA in the Great War are offered separately elsewhere on this website by Aberdeen Medals - as are the miniature medals of the younger son See also the fine portrait photograph of Sergent Major Skelley, taken in Colombo, Ceylon circ a 1889-1891, where he is wearing his DCM and Egypt Medals as well as sporting the splending plaid brooch here being offered Note: Lt H.H. Burney later became Commanding Officer of 1/Gordons, and was wounded in action during the Relief of Chitral Expedition of 1895, which was the last campaign in which Sergeant Major Skelley served. Burney went on to serve with distinction in the South African War, and was recalled and made a General officer during the Great War Condition: GVF

An important British India Journalist\'s Great War & Inter-War years medal group of 4: Sir Francis Low, Editor \'Times of India\' late Captain Gordon Highlanders attached Hampshire Regiment - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. F. Low.) - Interallied Victory Medal: (Lieut. F. Low.) - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Coronation Medal 1937 Important: Francis Low, Editor \'Times of India\' was created a Knight Bachelor (knighted) per the London Gazette issue of 1 January 1943 (New Year Honours List) and was \'Dubbed\' at Viceroy\'s House, New Delhi, India, on 23rd February 1943 Note: The campaign and commemorative medals all verified on the recipients respective Medal Index Card & respective Great War, Jubilee & Coronation medals rolls as his full and only medal entitlement: - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Medal Roll (Ref WO 329/2251) - Jubilee Medal 1935: Jubilee Medal Roll 1935 India Allocation - Coronation Medal 1937: Coronation Medal Roll 1937 India Allocation Francis Low (Journalist) son of Francis Low was a native of, Finzean, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where he was born on 19 November 1893. Educated at Robert Gordon\'s College, Schoolhill, Aberdeen, Francis entered the world of journalism when he joined the Aberdeen Free Press in 191., becoming the Chief Reporter for same in 1920. During the Great War, Francis, enlisted in the 1st Highland Brigade R.F.A. (Territorial Force) and was commissioned into his local regiment the Gordon Highlanders, in which regiment he served with 4th (The City of Aberdeen) Battalion The Gordon Highlanders. In 1916 he embarked overseas when he was in command of a draft of troops bound for India. From India he was subsequently attached to 6th Battalion Hampshire Regiment with whom he served on active service in Mesopotamia 1917-1918, later being on the Staff of I Corps, and posted as a Special Service Officer working in Intelligence for General Headquarters in Baghdad in 1919. He left the British Army in 1919, and in 1922 took up an appointment with the \'Times of India\' which newspaper he joined in Bombay, India, in 1922. On 20 November 1926, Francis married Margaret Helen Adams (who was also a native of Finzean, Aberdeenshire) at the St Andrews \'Kirk\' Bombay, India. Francis was to remain in employment with the \'Times of India\' in India for 26 years, during which time he became the \'Editor\' - and the de-facto \'Head Totem\' or \'Burra Sahib\' between 1932-1948. Francis Low covered the entire Indian independence movement and struggle in the inter-war years, through to \'Freedom at Midnight\' on 14/15 August 1947 Francis led the Indian delegation to the Sixth Imperial Press Conference in London 1946, He was Honorary Secretary for the Society for India, Pakistan and Ceylon; President of the London District, Boys’ Brigade; President of the Woking Division Conservative Association; Knighted \'Knights Bachelor\' in 1943: His club memberships included \'Bombay Royal Yacht\' & \'Willingdon Sports (Bombay) Clubs; He held offices at 3 Temple Chambers, Temple Avenvue EC4 (Fleet Street 8515); and his residence was High Gardens, Hook Heath, Woking, Surrey (Woking 211) Apart from the many hundreds - or more - of \'Editorials\' and newspaper articles that Sir Francis published in his long career as a Journalist, he also wrote a book \'Struggle for Asia\' (Publisher Frederick Muller, London 1955). Sir Francis Low is recorded as having died at Camberley, Surrey, England, on 18 September 1972 In keeping with the general characteristics of being a senior \'Newspaperman\', Francis Low has left a legacy for posterity of not only his prolific record of printed articles and editorials but also in his personal archives that he had maintained of his military service. The National Army Museum hold at least 5 x different accessions in their collections including: 1). Papers of Lt Francis Low, 4th Bn Gordon Highlanders attached 1/16th Bn Hampshire Regiment, World War One, Mesopotamia, 1916-1921. Archives. Accession number 1996-06-158 2). Papers of Lt Francis Low, 4th Bn Gordon Highlanders attached 1/16th Bn Hampshire Regiment, World War One, Mesopotamia, 1916-1921.Archives. Accession number 1996-06-158 3). Album of 48 photographs relating to 4th Bn Gordon Highlanders when attached to 1/6th Bn Hampshire Regiment, Mesopotamia, 1917-1918; photographs compiled by Lieutenant Francis Low 4th Bn Gordon Highlanders attached 1/6th Bn Hampshire Regiment; themes include portraits, groups, local views and types, troops on a train, an observation balloon and Turkish prisoners of war. Photographs. Accession number 1996-06-159 4). Album of 75 photographs relating to 4th Bn Gordon Highlanders when attached to 1/6th Bn Hampshire Regiment, Persia, 1919; photographs compiled by Lieutenant Francis Low 4th Bn Gordon Highlanders attached 1/6th Bn Hampshire Regiment; themes include local views and types, archaeological sites and the entry of Allenby into Baghdad. Photographs. Accession number 1996-06-160 5).Papers of Lt Francis Low, 4th Bn Gordon Highlanders 1916-1917, and 1/6th Bn Hampshire Regiment, Mesopotamia 1916-1919. Archives. Accession number 1991-02-324 There is a fine portrait of Sir Francis Low held at The National Portrait Gallery The medals lacquered and professionally mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient suspended from their original silk ribands. The medal mounting bar retaining the long-hinged pin and clasp fittings An important & desirable group of medals to the pre-eminent Journalist and \'Newspaperman\', who was at the helm of British Inda\'s largest circulating English language newspaper during the entire period of Indian Political History that culminated in the Independence of India and the creation of the Pakistan in August 1947 A superb group of considerable historical interest Condition: EF

An important female 'Adventurer & Sinophile' medal group of 7: Miss Emily Georgiana Kemp, F.R.S.G.S., late Directeuse French Red Cross - British War Medal (E. G. Kemp.) - Interallied Victory Medal (E. G. Kemp.) - France: Medaille d'Honneur des Epidemies embossed (Miss E.G. Kemp 1919) - France: Medaille d'Honneur des Epidemies embossed (Miss E.G. Kemp 1919) - France: Medaille de la Reconnaissance Francaise - France: Medaille de la Reconnaissance Francaise - Societe De Geographie Grande M?daille de Vermeil (Mlle Kemp Chinese Mettle 1922) Important: The French Geographic Society 'Medaille de Vermail', or 'Gold' medal (it is actually silver gilt) awarded in 1922, in respect of Miss Kemp's important book 'Chinese Mettle' Note: The three officially named French medals all contained in their original plush cases of issue - those for the medals of honour both named in gilt tooled lettering on outer lid 'Ministere de la Guerre - Miss E. G. Kemp 1919'. The medals of honour both marked 'argent' (silver) with 'Cornucopia' Paris Mint assay mark (poincon). The 'Gold' medal of the French Geographic Society is silver-gilt, the rim stamped 'Argent' (silver) and with the Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' assay mark Emily Georgiana Kemp (1860-1939) was a remarkable British female adventurer, artist, writer and celebrated 'Sinophile'. Her love and interest for China never waned, and is the more remarkable when one considers that a sister, brother-in-law and nephew were collectively butchered by members of the 'Harmonious Fists Society', a.k.a. 'Boxers' ,during the 1900 'Boxer Rebellion' in China. Indeed Emily's epitaph as recorded on her plaque at Somerville College, Oxford is simply 'Friend of China' Emily Kemp was a Baptist from a wealthy Lancashire industrialist family - her brother was Lord Rochadale. In her youth Emily was one of the first female students at Somerville College, Oxford. After Oxford, she continued her studies at the Slade School of Fine Art. However, it was for her travels in Central-Asia and the Far East that that she is best remembered, having made at least two crossings of the Pamirs and many other journey's to China, Korea, India, Central Asia and the Amazon, during which she sketched, painted and wrote down her experiences and observations, with a focus on the education and welfare of women, and their role in religion She was friendly with the theologian Marcus Dods, the explorer Francis Younghusband and Albert Schweitzer. She donated the chapel at Somerville College as a "house of prayer for all people" (ie., non-denominational, and for all all religions) Appointed a Fellow of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, her highest award came from the worlds oldest geographic society, that of France, when she awarded the Grande M?daille de Vermeil by the French Geographical Society for her seminal work 'Chinese Mettle' Emily bequeathed her extensive archives of papers, paintings and Chinese art to the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford A prolific writer and published author, Emily wrote numerous books, including but not retricted to the below following, most of which are currently available in re-print form; - The Face of China (1909) - The Face of Manchuria, Korea and Russian Turkestan (1910) - Wanderings in Chinese Turkestan (1914) - Reminiscences of a Sister, S. Florence Edwards, of Taiyuanfu (1920) - Chinese Mettle (1921) - There Followed Him, Women (1927) The official medals all with original silk issue ribands, the silk watered weave ribands on the British pair transposed respectively as displayed A truly remarkable female medal recipient and of considerable importance for those collecting medals of China interest Condition: EF

An important Indian Army 'Malaya 1941-42' campaign and Far East Prisoner of War group of 7: Colonel Philip White Parker, Staff, Pakistan Army, former Officer Commanding 2/10 Baluch Regiment and late 3rd Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment - IGS 1908. GV 'Af NWF 1919' 'Waz 21-24' 'Burma 30-32' (2/Lt. P. W. Parker, 1/61/Pnrs.) - IGS Medal 1936. 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (Major P. W. Parker, 3-13 F.F.R.) - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. With 'Oakleaf' emblem for Mention-in-Despatches' - Pakistan: Pakistan Medal 1950 (T/Brig. P. W. Parker Staff.) Note: The upper clasps on the IGS 1908 attached by wire rods Important: Reference 'Supplement to the Indian Army List' (January, 1939) Major (then) Philip White Parker 3rd Battalion Frontier Force Regiment, is shown as having served in all the campaigns enumerated by the three clasps shown on his IGS 1908 medal In addition to his campaign medals Philip Parker was also twice 'Mentioned-in Despatches' as under; 1. Burma Campaign 1930-32 (Reference London Gazette 20 December 1932) 2. Malaya Campaign 1941-42 (Reference London Gazette 17 December 1946) Philip White Parker was first commissioned into the Indian Army in 1919. He served in the Third Afghan War of 1919, with 1st Battalion 61st Pioneers, which regiment was subsequently retitled 1st Madras Pioneers. Transferring to 3rd Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment, he was Adjutant and Quartermaster of Kitchener College, India, between 8 December 1932 until 18 March 1934, and passed Staff College on 9 September 1937. During the Second World War he was posted to Malaya, and is recorded as having been GSO of 11 Indian Division prior to being made Officer-Commanding 2nd Battalion 10th Baluch Regiment in February 1942. Philip was captured by the Japanese on the surrender of Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942. For his gallant and distinguished serices during the Malaya Campaign, 1942, he was decorated with a Mention-in-Despatches Important: Colonel Parker's archive of personal papers pertaining to his military career and captivity as a Far East Prisoner of War - and an important eye-witness account of the disastrous Malaya Camapaign - were donated to the The National Army Museum, London, in 1994 - and can be accessed and read at the NAM reading rooms. Also reference 'This Inglorious Business' from 'Singapore: The Pregnable Fortress' (Peter Elphick, 1995), wherein the author makes numerous mentions of Parker and has drawn extensively on his papers The medals mounted untidily in the swing-style, and presumably as worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Silver medals are toned otherwise GVF

An Important Malaya 1941-42 'Pipe Major's' Casualty Group of 8: Pipe Major John MacCalman, 2nd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders - IGS 1908. GV 'North West Frontier 1935' (2967356 Cpl. J. MacCalman. A.&S.H.) - IGS 1936. 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (2967356 Cpl. J. MacCalman. A.&S.H,) - The 1939-1945 Star - The Pacific Star - The Defence Medal - The War Medal - Coronation Medal 1937 - Military LSGC. GVI 'Regular Army' (2967356 Cpl. J. MacCalman. A.&S.H.) Important: Pipe Major John MacCalman of 2nd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders was posted 'Missing-in-Action' after battalion action at Slim River, Malaya. He was subsequently commemorated as 'Died' in Malaya, on 5 January 1942, by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Note: All medals confirmed as entitled/issued and listed on the recipients Army service papers Condition: GVF

An important Second World War Divisional Commander?s medal group of 12: Major-General, David Murray Murray-Lyon, DSO*, MC, General Officer Commanding 11 Indian Division, late Commanding Officer 2nd Battalion 4th Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army & Highland Light - DSO GV & further award. The suspension engraved 'Moeuvres, 30/11/17' - Military Cross (MC). GV. Engraved "D.M.Murray-Lyon, HLI, Flanders 1915". - 1914-15 Star (Lieut, D.M. Murray-Lyon, High L.I.) - British War Medal 1914-1918 (Lt.Col, D. Murray-Lyon) - Inter-Allied Victory Medal 1914-1919. With MID (Lt.Col, D. Murray-Lyon) - IGS 1908. GV 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (Maj, D.M.Murray-Lyon, 2-4 GR) - IGS 1936. 'NWF 36-37' 'NWF 37-39" + MID (Lt-Col, D.M.Murray-Lyon, 2-4 GR) - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal 1939-45 - 1937 Coronation Medal Reported to be the only British Indian Army divisional commander of the Second World War to have personally engaged and despatched an enemy with his revolver while serving in the capacity as Divisional Commander, as below accounts testify; Quote (ref ?Malayan Postcript? by Ian Morrison, 1942) ?At one point a bridge was just about to be demolished when three Japanese motor-cyclists came dashing over and actually succeeded in driving straight up to Divisional Headquarters. One was promptly shot by the then divisional commander Major-General Murray Lyon who had drawn his revolver. Another was shot by a member of the staff. The third escaped.? Unquote. The incident widely reported and recorded at the time occurred at Alor Star Bridge on 13 December 1941, the history of the 11th Indian Division records in more detail the event as under; Quote (ref ?History of the 11th Indian Division in Malaya? by Col A.M.L. Harrison, M.C.) ?At 0930 hours a report reached Maj.-General Murray-Lyon (who was at Alor Star bridge with Lt.-Col Selby, Lt.-Col Steedman and Major Parker) that the 60 missing men, whom Captain Wallis had left at Anak Bukit, had reached the Alor Star hospital where they were resting. The Divisional Commander ordered the East Surreys carriers, which were halted near him, to go to the hospital and cover the immediate withdrawal of this party across the bridge. The carriers moved forward. Fifteen minutes later two lorries and a staff car, which had broken down, crossed the bridge with three D.R.s. on motor cycles just ahead of them. Maj.-General Murray-Lyon looked at them with casual interest. Suddenly the leading motor-cyclist drew abreast of the officers, turned round and grinned. The Divisional Commander shouted: ?Hell: They?re Japs,?, drew his revolver and fired. The officers with him followed suit. The leader accelerated and shot past unscathed, but the rear motor-cyclists both crashed headlong onto the road. An anti-tank gun opened up and the staff car piled up in the ditch. The ?lorry drivers trod on the juice? and careered down the road as fast as their lorries could take them. A light automatic fired a burst. Maj.-General Murray-Lyon thought quickly: ?These motor-cyclists must be the forerunners of another blitz.? He ordered the C.R.E. to blow the bridge but to leave intact the railway bridge which had been converted into a road-way fit for wheels. The bridge went up with a deafening roar. Unquote. During the Great War, ML served in France and Flanders (where he was twice wounded) between; 4/12/1915 - 31/5/1915; 16/12/1916 - 11/11/1918. ?ML? was Commanding Officer of 2nd Battalion 4th Gurkha Rifles, 1936-1939. Some of the relevant London Gazette dates and places of deeds for his respective awards are; - DSO: For gallantry at 'Moeuvres' Quote, (Award published LG 18/02/1918 citation published LG 18/07/1918 ?For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the enemy attacked and penetrated the line after intense fighting and continual bombing attacks, by his courage and personal example he succeeded in driving them out and held his position against further heavy attacks with splendid coolness and determination.? Unquote. - DSO Bar: LG date 21/12/1937. For services in Waziristan 1936-37 - MC: For gallantry in Flanders - MID: 1/1/1916 - MID: 21/12/1917 - MID: 24/5/1918 - MID: 28/12/1918 - MID: 18/2/1938 IMP: The above dates of award, and time spent in France and Flanders were principally taken from the Supplement to the Indian Army List, January 1939. Sold with some copied photographs from the Murray-Lyon archive ex National Library of Scotland. In the group photo taken in ?Malaya? Murray Lyon is the chap without hat wearing two rows of medal ribbons on right of picture. The photograph shows Major-General Murray Lyon with a group of visitors to 11th Indian Division Headquarters in North Malaya, sometime before 8 December 1941. 'ML' wears his ribbon bars with the ribons of the 8 decorations and medals he had earned prior to 1939. The below following long and detailed obituary of Major General David Murray Murray-Lyon, DSO, MC, Indian Army, late Highland Light Infantry, appeared in the ?The Journal of the Royal Highland Fusiliers (Princess Margaret?s Own Glasgow and Ayrshire Regiment) Vol IX No 1 June, 1975?. Quote, Major General Murray-Lyon D.S.O., M.C. (Highland Light Infantry) Major General Murray-Lyon died suddenly on the 4th February after a brief illness. He was 84 years of age and was the eldest son of Dr T. M. Murray-Lyon. Originally, he was destined for the Medical Profession but after passing his examinations at the end of his academic year at Edinburgh University decided that he would make the Army his career. After serving his initial probation as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 3rd Bn of the K.O.S.B.?s in Dumfries, he was gazetted as a subaltern in the 1st Bn of the H.L.I. in Lucknow on the 9th December, 1911. After the outbreak of War in August, 1914, the Lahore Division, with which the H.L.I. was brigaded, landed in France in the winter of 1914-15. It was during this period - early spring ? that the bloody battles of NEUVE CHAPELLE, FESTUBERT and AUBERS RIDGE were fought in literally a sea of mud with trenches half filled with frozen water and crumbling parapets. Heavy casualties of sometimes over fifty per cent of Officers and other ranks resulted and very little material gain in depth. It was also during these operations that the 2nd Bn (2nd Div) relieved the 1st Bn at FESTUBERT. This was followed in April by the 2nd Battle of YPRES. It was during these operations that ?Murray? as he was known to his friends was first wounded. He returned to his Bn. Later in the same year and in the autumn the Battle for LOOS was fought ON September 25th? in which the Indian Corps took part in a subsidiary attack at PIETRE. The employment of cylinders of Tear Gas by us was disastrous, the wind either changed or dropped and the attack only resulted in further very heavy casualties. Communications also broke down, so vital in battle. For the second time in one year, he was wounded, was awarded the Military Cross and ?Mentioned in Despatches.?During these operations he served as a Platoon Commander and also latterly as a Company Commander. In 1916 after recovering from his wounds, he was appointed Adjutant of the 4th H.L.I. at Home. (The 3rd and 4th Bns, were the Special Reserve and were similar in character as the I.T.C?s in the second war, training of recruits and Refresher Course for those discharged from Hospitals at Home.) It was whilst in Scotland in 1916 that he married Miss Meredith Napier, which led to a very happy and long partnership together. In December, 1916, he was appointed Act./Major and posted as Second in Command of the 2nd Bn. In France During the Winter of 1916/17 the Germans had been preparing their new ?Hindenburg Line? which was intended to considerably straighten their front line from ARRAS to SOISSONS, thereby releasing many divisions for an attacking role. In some cases withdrawal was over 25 miles and so once again our cavalry was called into action and the Bn got used to Liaison with the Essex Yeomanry, ?Hodsons Horse,?18th Lancers and ?King Edward?s Horse.? On April 26th the Bn. Went into action in front of St.Quentin and lost 14 ofifcers and 269 other ranks and further action followed at BOURLON WOOD and in other parts along the CANAL du NORD. On the 20th November, 1917, he assumed command of the 1st Bn. The King?s Regiment, with the rank of Act./Lt.-Colonel and remained with them until April, 1918, at which time he was appointed to command the 2nd Bn. H.L.I. During 1917 he was Mentioned in Despatches for the second time. It was on the 21st March, 1918, that the Germans launched their heaviest attack since 1914. It was intended to drive the Allies right back to the Channel Ports. In the initial stages this was against the third and Fifth British Armies right down to the Junction with the French in Picardy. The 2nd Bn., after the few days, was heavily involved at BERLIN COURT and fought a courageous rearguard action along the valley of the ANCRE. The enemy had involved a new new system of attack by ?Infiltration?. Pinning down forward posts with intense machine gun and mortar fire, his enfilade parties worked right round to as far as Bn. H.Q. was ?Lines of Communications.? Colonel Murray-Lyon handled the Bn. During this these difficult times with great skill and himself led the bombing counter-attacks when his Bn. H.Q. was attacked. The Germans were finally halted when some 40 miles short of PARIS. He then built-up the Bn. again into a strong fighting Unit which was to give a great account of itself in the final British Offensive which began in August of the same year. During this battle the French reinforced the British Sector with numerous Reserve divisions and we saw, many of us for the first time, British ?18 pdrs.? And French 75?s firing in consort. The 2nd Cavalry Division was also in action. In June of the same year he was appointed to the command of the 5th Bn Royal Scots Fusiliers which took part in the successful Allied Offensive from early August until the final capitulation of the German forces on 11th November, 1918. Later the Bn. moved forward to the occupation of the Rhine and he remained in Command until April, 1919. He was awarded the D.S.O. and ?Mentioned in Despatches? for the third and fourth times and also became a Brevet Major. After various short appointments in the Army of the Rhine as Commanding Officer and Second in Command, he became Adjutant of the 6th Bn. H.L.I. in Glasgow in 1920 and held this appointment successfully until September 1923, when he rejoined the 2nd Bn. at ABBASIA Barracks in Cairo. ?Murray? was a fine player of the Pipes and encouraged everyone in the Battalion to practise and perfect their Highland Dancing. In the later years, when he left the Regiment and was transferred to the Gurkhas, he put this to very good account and exchanges were arranged between the two Battalions in both Bugles and Pipes. He told me that when he first arrived at the H.Q. of the 4th Bn. P.O.W. Gurkhas he was a little sceptical as to his reception by the Gurkhas themselves, so the first evening he quietly took out his Pipes and, going behind his?Quarters? played a selection of Reels and Strathspeys. The response was instant! In 1925 the 2nd Bn. was sent to BANGALORE in India and Murray was selected as O.C. of the Advance Party. He remained with the Regiment until 1927 when he transferred to the 2nd Bn. 4th P.W.O. Gurkha Rifles. It was always his intention to join this Regiment but in the early 1920?s the Waiting List was considerable, especially for an officer of his Seniority and he had to wait quite a few years until a vacancy fell due. After his retirement in June, 1946, ?Murray?turned his attention to his alpine Plants and became internationally famous. His annual trips to the Alps and Dolomites as leader were most enjoyable expeditions to all his many friends and he will be greatly missed by them all. Dressed in his Gurkha shorts, stockings and red ?flashes? with his Rucksack over his shoulders, he was a well-known and beloved figure on the Mountains. This, I think, will be how we will all remember him. A born leader, a brave and skilful soldier and a true friend, these are a few of his many attributes. He was one of the few remaining great soldiers of the pre-1914 era that did so much to train and lead in the Field the many Units that were raised immediately after August, 1914. We owe them our eternal gratitude. We offer our deep sympathy to his wife, Meredith, and to their married daughter who now lives in America. Colonel J.N. Mackay writes :- I have just returned from M-L?s funeral? a simple and dignified service at which an R.H.F. Bugler sounded Last Post, and a Piper played a lament. Meredith was not present but I have had a courageous letter from her in which she says that Murray had been increasingly troubled by his old war wounds. This reminded me of an occasion in the Mess when he blew into a handkerchief a Bosche bullet which must have been lodged in him for 20 years. Although he never spoke of his own deeds in the war he used to love tell anecdotes about his Jocks in the trenches. I recall two which typically illustrate these. On one occasion when the punctuation of four-letter adjectives had grown too tiresome to be endured he shouted at them to stop it. For a short while silence reigned, only to be broken quite soon by a repeat performance until the Sergeant intervened with ?Will ye shut up that swearin? you ******. Did ye no? hear what the ******** officer said?? Another, which never failed to capture a Glaswegian, came from Gallipoli where a Jock sentry, under a canopy of passing shells, said to his friend: ?If ye listen tae them, ye can tell whaur they?re gaw?n. Yon?s for Anzac, and there?s one for Suvla Bay, and that?s anither for Anzac? ? and so it went on till his wearied friend said:?Ach, awa? wi? ye. Ye micht just just as well say ye ken if a tram-caur is gaun up tae Maryhill or oot tae Anniesland by the ding o? the bluidy bell.? In his regimental life it was the men he admired and got on with, and they admired and got on with him. He never bullied: he didn?t have to. Men just naturally worked for him. He was the best instructor of tactics I ever knew, and that was because his outlook was simple and direct. He saw and made clear to us what had to be done and how best to do it. And the training he gave us was immensely thorough. Everything he did was thorough. I recall the 2nd Battalion?s annual training camp in 1936 which, to our disappointment, had to take place at Dhar instead of Hoshiarpur. Thanks to M-L, who was our C.O., it proved to be an outstanding success. In fact we could have had no better prelude to 1937 when the battalion was constantly in action with the Tocol in Waziristan. For most of us this was our baptism of fire, and no matter how difficult the situation was, M-L?s foresight, his thoroughness, his coolness in command, gave confidence to all. It was for his leadership and unfailing courage he showed in that arduous campaign that he was awarded a Bar to his D.S.O. At the funeral service today we were reminded of the text ? what thine findeth to do, do it with all thy might. It was very true of him. Colonel A.M.L. Harrison, President 4th P.W.O. Gurkha Rifles Officers? Association, writes :- My outstanding memory of Murray in Malaya is of his loyalty (even when he disagreed with the policies of Whitehall and the decisions of Higher Command) and his bravery. During those first two weeks of that tragic Malayan campaign, he was essentially a Front Line General who did not seem to know the meaning of fear. Indeed, on one occasion, when he discovered that a jittery battalion had fled, he was the front line. Arming himself with an anti-tank rifle, he mounted a Lanarkshire Yeomanry carrier and started a tank hunt. (As I was accompanying him, I confess that I was greatly relieved when he drew a blank.). His departure from the Division saddened all who knew, admired and loved him. Of Ardcuil, I happily recall Murray and Meredith?s hospitable welcome, and our walks, during which he always led our conversation to the Regiment and those who served in it. I also recall the disgust of my Border Terrier, Robbie, who by his command was confined to barracks in our car when he took Vi and me round his garden. And I vividly recall the occasion when I stayed there and, at a solitary breakfast (having been told not to appear before 9 a.m.). I was confronted by a large bowl of oatmeal cooked by Murray and a table on which sugar was conspicuous only by it?s absence ? and also his disgust when he returned with the eggs and bacon and found that I had raided the sideboard and discovered the sugar. Those of us who served with him, and his many other friends in all walks of life, will remember him as a very gallant soldier and an upright Scottish gentleman Unquote. The medals mounted as-worn in semi court-style. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold with a quantity of copied research Condition: GVF

An important \'Gallipoli\' (ANZAC Cove 25 April 1915) & Jutland\' Naval Surgeon medal pair: Surgeon Lieutenant Duncan Lorimer, O.B.E., M.B., F.R.C.S., Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, late H.M.S. Bacchante at Dardanelles & H.M.S. Malaya, at Jutland A). Officer of the Order of the British Empire (Military Division). OBE 1st type badge, with hallmark for 1919 b). 1914-15 Star (Surg. D. Lorimer R.N.V.R.) Awards verification: The OBE and 1914-15 Star verified as entitled per the London Gazette and respective Admiralty medal roll(s) cited below: - OBE: Published in London Gazette issue of 22 August 1919, an award specifically awarded for: Quote, For \"valuable services in H.M.S. \" Bacchante \" and at the R.N. Hospital, Granton Unquote - 1914-15 Star: Admiralty medal roll reference ADM 171/90 (also sent British War and Interallied Vicory Medals) Duncan Lorimer - possibly the most quoted / referenced British Naval Surgeon of the Great War - was a Surgeon aboard the Battlecruiser H.M.S. \'Bacchante\' at ANZAC Cove, Gallipoli Landings, 25 April 1915, and latterly present aboard the Battleship H.M.S. \'Malaya\' at the Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916, this latter the largest naval battle of the Great War. Fortunately, for posterity Duncan - was a prolific writer, who maintained detailed logs of his services aboard both \'Bacchante\' & \'Malaya\'. His private papers, were deposited to the Imperial War Museum circa 1978, where they can be consulted see \'Documents. 7184\'. Of main interest are the 2 x volumes of Type Script details (149 pages) - copies of his Naval Journals are also held at the Liddell Hart Collections of Leeds University The Imperial War Museum catalogue description of the Lorimer papers state: Quote, Ts transcription (149pp) of a very detailed and fluent journal which he kept from August 1914 - August 1917 covering his service as a Surgeon RNVR in the cruiser HMS BACCHANTE on patrol and other duties with Cruiser Force \"C\" in the North Sea, August - September 1914, based on Plymouth and Gibraltar for patrol and escort duties in the English Channel, October 1914 - January 1915, in the Eastern Mediterranean for operations off the Syrian coast, February 1915, at Suez, March 1915, and preparing for and participating in the landing at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli (25 April 1915), and involvement in the Battle of Jutland (31 May 1916), describing conditions in the ship, the morale of the ship\'s company, his treatment of the wounded from Heligoland Bight, early references to the U-Boat threat, and criticisms of the lack of liaison between the Army and the Royal Navy. Unquote. Bacchante was a 12,000 ton \'Cressy\' class cruiser of 1901. Obsolete by the Great War, she was sent, along with several other pre-Dreadnoughts, to support the Gallipoli landings at Anzac Cove on the 25th April 1915. Armed with 2-9.2in. breach loaders and 12-6in guns (along with 12-quick firing guns and 2-18in. submerged torpedo tubes) she suppressed the Turkish guns by actually touching her bow to the beach to get a better position. She remained for several months and was particularly effective during the Third Attack on Anzac Cove on 19th May where she and three other pre-Dreadnoughts again suppressed Turkish artillery with good effect. Her commander, Algernon Boyle, latterly supervised the evacuation of Anzac Cove, but Bacchante was not present having been sent to the Mediterranean, and then as flagship to Sierra Leone for the last year of the War. Paid off, she was broken up in 1920 Condition: About EF

An important \'Singapore Colony, Counter-Insurgency & Internal-Security\' medal group of 4: Deputy Superintendent Roderick Alastair Hugh Cowan, M.B.E., Singapore Police & Commandant Gurkha Contingent, late 9th Gurkha Rifles & Seaforth Highlanders - Order of the British Empire. M.B.E. (Civil). 2nd type breast badge - War Medal - GSM 1918-62. GVI clasp 'Malaya' (Asst. Supt R.A.H. Cowan. S'pore Police.) - Nepal (Kingdom): Order of Dakshin Bahu. 4th Class. Silver neck badge Note: The Order of Dakshin Bahu with gold crossed 'Kukris' is suspended from a short length of riband that has adapted for neck wear, this with a 'silver gilt' buckle, and as-worn M.B.E. award verification: The award of the M.B.E. (Civil) was announced in the Queen's 'New Year Honour's' List for 1963, and published in the London Gazette issue of, 1 January 1963 (Deputy Superintendent of Police, Singapore) Roderick Cowan who was the officer responsible for travelling to Nepal and India in 1949, to recruit the very first contingent of 'Gurkha' recruits for the 'Gurkha Contingent, Singapore Police Force, was also the subsequent long serving Officer Commanding of the 'Gurkha Contingent' . His name and actions figure prominently during the 'Flash Point communal racial and religious riots that befell Singapore Colony in 1950, in particular the murderous 'Maria Hertogh' riots that reverberated across the world, and during period Richard Cowan was in command of the specially trained 'Anti-Riot' Gurkha police unit Maria Hertogh Riots: The Maria Hertogh riots were a severe outbreak of communal violence that took place in Singapore between 11 - 13 December 1950, over the custody lawsuit of Maria Hertogh, a Dutch teenage girl. The riots left 18 dead and 173 injured, as well as a reported 72 vehicles burnt, 119 vehicles damaged, and damage to personal property amounting to 20,848 Straits dollars. For a most authoritative account of the Maria Hertogh riots, cut and paste below link in your search engine: - https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_83_2005-02-02.html Reference the title 'With the Gurkhas' (Scott Leathart, 1996), the book refers to the Maria Hertogh Riot Inquiry Commission's Report, which particularly noted that; Quote, Mr. Cowan showed conspicuous qualities of efficiency, initiative and personal bravery Unquote The Stamford Mercury issue of 31 August 1951, had below article about Roderick Cowan: Quote. Tribute to the initiative and bravery of Mr. Roderick Cowan, son of the deputy-Mayor of Lincoln, is paid in the report of the Singapore Riots Inquiry Commission. Mr. Cowan is assistant superintendent of police in Singapore, and as the officer in charge of a Gurkha riot squad, played an important part in quelling the disturbances over the notorious "Hertogh" case, in December, 1950. Unquote The Coventry Evening Telegraph issue of, 21 February 1951, had below: Quote, RIOTS INQUIRY APPEALS FOR EYE-witnesses The three- man commission of inquiry into the "Jungle Girl" riots last December to-day, at Singapore, made a fresh appeal to civilian eye-witnesses of the riots to come forward and give evidence. Only 12 have so far volunteered to appear before the commission, which has been sitting for five days. Assistant Superintendent Roderick Alastair Hugh Cowan, in charge of the Colony's Gurkha police contingent of 124 men, told the commission to-day, that he was called to the Supreme Court building on the morning of December 11. He took with him a riot squad of 47 Gurkhas armed with batons, tear gas guns and seven rifles. The crowd threw bricks and stones, injuring five of his men, but he was under orders not to take action against the crowd. When he and his Gurkhas, withdrew, under orders, from outside the Supreme Court building, the rioters followed them, throwing missiles, and smashing windows of their vehicles. "REPRISALS FEARED" Replying to Sir Lionel Leach, chairman of the commission, Assistant Superintendent Cowan said that he considered that he had sufficient force to deal with the crowd. But that he took no action because he had orders not to. The crowd showed special hostility towards the Gurkhas he said, probably because "it objected to Hindus interfering"...... Unquote. he lessons learned from the Maria Hertogh Riots, in large part generated from the voluminous Public Inquiry and Report that ensued, became a corner-stone of how to handle inter-communal race relations in the multi-ethnic Republic of Singapore, and which holds good to the present day in that model multi-ethnic democracy in South East Asia. Unquote. - 11/02/1945: 14431374 Cadet Roderick Alastair Hugh Cowan commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in Seaforth Highlanders. Officer number (343871) - 11/08/1945: War Substantive Lieutenant, Seaforth Highlanders - 13/01/1949: Lieutenant Roderick Alastair Hugh Cowan relinquishes his commission and is granted the honorary rank of Captain Roderick Alastair Hugh Cowan, son of Scottish parents, Doctor Alastair Cowan (working in Straits Settlements) and Edyth Isabel Cowan, was a son of 'Empire' having been born in New Zealand, on 23 November 1924. Roderick re-located to the United Kingdom in 1932, together with his mother, Edith Isabel Cowan and two sisters, Victoria Cowan & Fiona Cowan. From 1933, the Cowans took up residence in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, where Dr. Cowan had a G.P. practise, and where Roderick's mother became 'Deputy Mayor'. Roderick was educated at Charterhouse 1938-41. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant with the Seaforth Highlanders he was promoted Lieutenant in 1946, in which year he was attached to the 1st Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles of the Indian Army (the quarterly Indian Army lists for April & October refer). The period of his service with 1/9 Gurkha Rifles included deployment's during the bloody civil unrest / partition in the Punjab region of India - where he learned hard lessons in how to conduct operations amidst inter-communal riots - all of which proved to most useful in his subsequent career as a Colonial Policeman in South East Asia. Upon Indian Independance, Cowan was transferred to 1/6 Gurkha Rifles and in 1949 (when the idea of a Gurkha detachment with the Singapore Police was raised) he was one of the officers sent to help in its creation During the Japanese occupation of Singapore the pre-war police force had been decimated. More-over the reputation and loyalty of the former members of 'Sikh Contingent' who had pre-war hitherto been used as an armed 'Anti-Riot' unit, was considered to be so poor, that in conjunction with the recent independence of India that the decision was taken to no longer recruit Sikhs directly from India, and that the post-war armed 'Anti-Riot' police unit would instead be manned by Gurkhas, recruited directly from the army of Gurkha veterans who been discharged since 1945. Roderick Cown was given direct orders to travel to India in February 1948, to recruit 149 men for the 'Gurkha Contingent'. In addition to recruiting and training the Gurkha Contingent, Roderick Cowan also deployed on at least two counter-insurgency patrols with his Gurkhas deep inside the Communist-Terrorist infested jungles of the neighbouring Johore State on the Malay Peninsula. Cowan was of course a seasoned 'Jungle Fighter' prior to joining the Singapore Police, as he is recorded to have served on patrols in the Malaya jungles while serving with 1st Battalion 6th Gurkha Rifles in 1948 Photographic Images: The Brigade of Gurkhas regimental journal 'The Kukri' issues No.4 August 1952 contains a named group photograph of the Officers of the Singapore Police 'Gurkha Contingent' where Roderick Cowan is one of two British Officers then serving. At the time of the photograph - in which he is sitting on the left - he is the only officer to pose without any medal ribands (we will supply soft copies of this and another group photograph from 1957 (where he is wearing both of his campaign medals) to the successful buyer There are numerous mentions and articles about Roderick Cowan, and his services with both the 6th Gurkha Rifles the Gurkha Police Contingent, that were published, sometimes with photos, in the respective Singapore & English newspapers, including below about his services including a 'lucky' escape, when a bomb lobbed at the Governor of Singapore failed to explode! Quote (Lincolnshire Echo issue of 10 July 1948); LINCOLN MAN Captain Roderick Cowan, son of Dr. and Councillor Mrs. Cowan, of West-parade, Lincoln, and serving with the 6th Gurkhas in Malaya, is in command of a company which has been sent forward to take part in the campaign against the Communists. Before this assignment, Capt. Cowan, was training Gurkha troops sent to Malaya from Nepal, at the recently established training centre at Sungei Patani in Kedah. Unquote And another about the failed 'Bombing' assassination-attempt against the Governor of Singapore Quote (Lincolnshire Echo, issue of, 15 May 1950) In a letter to his mother, Coun. Mrs. Edyth Cowan (Lincoln's Mayor-elect), Mr. Roderick Cowan, assistant superintendent of police in Singapore, gives an account of the recent incident when a bomb was thrown at the Governor. Mr. Cowan was amongst the officials in attendance on Sir Franklin Gimson, when he went to the " Happy World" Chinese amusement park to present the prizes at the Singapore Amateur Boxing Championships. The bomb did not explode - "had it done," writes Mr. Cowan, "many people would have been killed. including the Governor and myself." RATHER naively. Mr. Cowan, comments "A good evening, slightly marred by the bomb throwing." He explains that the only sound made by the bomb was a slight "plop" like a cracker, and that comparatively few people could have been aware of what had happened. "There was very little flap," he adds, "and the Governor walked straight onto his car." Unquote The Nepalese Order was presented to Roderick Cowan in 1957, in which year General Toran Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Nepal Army, made an official visit to Singapore & Malaya. A group photograph, was subsequently published in the Brigade of Gurkha Journal 'The Kukri' issue of 1958 (a photocopy of the photograph is included with the lot) in which Roderick Cowan is shown sitting on the right wearing two medals, vide War Medal & GSM). After retiring from the Singapore Police, Roderick Cowan returned to the United Kingdom, where he married a Polish lady, Christel D. Jawaroski, at Eton, Buckinghamshire, sometime during the second quarter of 1972. Roderick Cowan, M.B.E., is recorded to have died at Cromer, Norfolk, England, on, 9 June 2007 Sod together with some miscellaneous hard copy research The British medals mounted in the swing-style. The reverse of the mounting brooch retaining it's long hinged pin and clasp fittings A most desirable 'Singapore Colony' medal group to a former Commanding Officer of the 'Gurkha Contingent' Singapore Police, who was in the forefront anti—riot control during the 'Maria Hertogh' race riots of 1950, and who later 'led the line' in counter-insurgency operations during both the Emergency and throughout the 'Road to Independence' Condition: GVF

An impressive 'Fighting Ninth' multi-clasp Sudan campaign pair : No 2084 of the 9th Sudanese Infantry - Sudan Medal 1896-98. Silver issue. Named in Arabic script (2084 -9) - Egypt: Khedives Sudan Medal 1896. Silver 8 x clasps named in Arabic script (2084 -9) Note: The 8 x clasps on the Khedive's Sudan medal are reading from bottom-up; - Firket - Hafir - Abu Hamed - Sudan 1897 - The Atbara - Khartoum - Sudan 1899 - Gedid Note: The lugs have been removed from second clasp and unofficial rivets inserted in place between the second and third clasps - this the standard feature of the clasp carriages with these clasps awarded to the 9th Sudanese Important: Both medals identically named in Arabic script to a Sudanese soldier No 2084 serving in the 9th Sudanese Infantry Battalion of the Egyptian Army The medals mounted in the correct order of wear per order of precedence of the Egyptian Army. The medals mounted in the swing-style, and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The brass mounting brooch bar no longer retaining the hinged pin and clasp fittings A scarce and impressive reconquest of the Sudan campaign medal pair to a native soldier - the more desirable for the named medals both being in the correct style and format for a native soldier of the 'Fighting Ninth' The 9th Sudanese Battalion was raised in May 1884, and disbanded on 30 June 1930. The regimental Colour of the 9th, bore on it 'all 8' of the actions commemorated on the medal clasps in the pair of medals here offered The battle honours on the Colour were; Nile, 1884-85; Kosha; Ginnis; Sarras; Gemmeiza; Toski; Argin; Firket; Hafir; Sudan 1897; Abu Hamed; The Atbara; Kartoum; Gedid; Sudan 1899 and Nyam-Nyam Condition: Toned GF and better

An impressive 'India' service group of 9: Lieutenant-Colonel Henry George Norman White, Oudh and Rohilkand Railway Volunteer Rifles, late 69th Punajbis and sometime Assistan Commissioner St.John Ambulance Association, India - Commander of the Order of St John. Neck badge - 1914-15 Star (Captain H. G. N. White, 1/69/Punjabis) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt. H. G. Norman White) - Interalied Victory Medal (Capt. H. G. Norman White) - Coronation Medal 1911 - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911 - Indian Volunteer Officers Decoration. GV (Major H. G. N. White, O. & R. Ry. Vol. Rfls) - St.John Medal (Asst Commr Lt. Col H. G. N. White (No. 1 Dist SJABO India 1920) - Utd Provinces Best Shot 1911-12 (Major H G N White, Oudh & Rohilkand Volr Rifles) By regulation Henry was not permitted to wear 'both' the 1911 Coronation and 1911 Durbar Medals - however his presence and award of 'both' those medals is confirmed. Henry was an official member of the Indian Coronation Contingent present in London for the Coronation ceremony in June 1911 (ref 'The Times' of 6 May 1911, where he is shown in the Indian Contingent lists as being Captain H.G.N. White, Oudh and Rohilkhand Railway Volunteer Rifles). Every man, British and Indian, who was a member of the Indian Coronation Contingent was awarded the 1911 Coronation Medal, which they each received personally from the hands of the King Emperor during a special medal presentation held in the grounds of Buckingham Palace on 30 June 1911 (The Times issue of 1 July 1911 refers, see the article titled 'Medals For The Overseas Contingents': Presented by The King) With regards to Henry's entitlement to the 1911 Durbar Medal, his name appears no less than 3 x times in the official medal roll, under the respective listings of 3 x different units, viz; - St. John Ambulance Brigade India - Indian Army Reserve of Officers - Rohilkhand and Oudh Railway Volunteer Rifles Henry George Norman White, the son of Henry George White, was a native of Marine Parade, Sheerness, Kent, England, where was born on 17 February 1876. Educated by private tuition at H.M. Dockyard Schools, Portsmouth, from 1884 to 1891, he accepted an apprenticeship with the L. & S.W. Railway, Carriage and Wagon Works from 7 September 1891 to 13 April 1897 Reference the register of applications for membership to the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, which contain a very detailed early career summary through to 1908 The Indian Office List of 1935, has the below biographical entry; Quote, White, Henry George Norman, V.D., late Indian State Railways.- Joined the service, 12 May, 1899, as asst. loco. supt.; dist. loco. supt., April 1906; dep. loco. supt., April 1917; on Active Service with the I.A.R.O., Sept., 1914 to Sept., 1916; dep. chief operating. supt.,N.W. Rly., Feb., 1925; retd, Jan., 1927. Unquote. Henry White was in the United Kingdom when the Great War broke-out. The India Army List of October 1914 has a notation against his entry ?Leave, ex India, 18 months, 1 Mar 1913.' The January 1915 IAL edition having the notation 'Capt. IARO, att?d 69th Punjabis from 29 Sep 1914'. The 1919 IAL has him as Lt Col, IDF, w.e.f. 1 Apr 1917; Commandant 1-24th North Western Railway Battalion IDF w.e.f. 16 Nov 1918 The 1st Battalion 69th Punjabis had a busy time of it in the early war years 1914-1916, including overseas campaign service in a number of different theatres viz; November 1914 to December 1915 it was in Aden, Suez, Sinai, Gallipoli and France; thereafter for three years it was with the Aden Field Force in South Arabia Captain White was almost certainly present at most, if not all, of the various campaign theatres that the 69th Punjabis found themselves in during the period 1914-1916. Captain White appears to have began his return voyage to India, when on 28 July 1916, he embarked at London aboard the P&O Liner SS 'Caldonia' bound for Bombay (reference United Kingdom Passenger Lists) Lieutenant-Colonel White, then a resident of Rosemary Cottage, Droxford, Hampshire, England, is recorded as having died on 28 May 1943, at the age of 66 years. He left his estate of GBP 19116 and 6 Shillings - a very considerable sum for the period - to his widow Winifred Mary White Condition: GVF

An impressive 1930's-1950'S 'Tunisia Service' medal group of 6 including 'War Service in France 1939-1940' - Medaille Militaire: Fourth Republic. 1946-1958 issue - Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combattant). Paris Mint hallmarks - Medaille Coloniale: Type II uniface. Tunisie 1942-43. Medal & clasp by 'Delande' - Commemorative Medal 1939-1945. 2 x clasps 'Afrique ' 'France'. Paris Mint type - Medal for Operations in North Africa. With clasp 'Tunisie'. Paris Mint type - Tunisia: Order of Nichan Iftikhar. 5th Class 'Chevalier'. Bey Sidi Ahmed II Medal mounted as-worn in the French style on 'Placard' on two overlapping rows, attached to a dark felt board to which are attached eyelets for attachment to uniform tunic Condition: GVF Price: GBP 220

An impressive Australian campaign and long service group of 9: Warrant Officer Engineer, Ernest Knox Harkness, Royal Australin Air Force - 1939-45 Star (3543 E K Harkness) - Africa Star (3543 E K Harkness) - War Medal (3543 E K Harkness) - Australia: Australia Service Medal (3543 E K Harkness) - Australia: Australian Active Service Medal. Clasp 'Malaya' (A31136 E K Harkness) - Australia: Australian Service Medal. With clasp 'Malaysia' (A31136 E K Harkness) - General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp (A31136 E.K. Harkness) - RAAF Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. EIIR issue(A31136 E.K. Harkness) - Malaysia: Pingat Jasa Malaysia Important: See the Australian National Archives for the recipients exhaustive '200 page' service history that is available on-line Note: All medals correctly named (the Second World War, GSM and RAAF LSGC issues being impressed, and the post 1945 issues of AASM/ASM being officially pantographed) Ernest Knox Harkness was born at Bellevue Hill, New South Wales, Australia on 25 March 1911. He was a pre-war enlistment to the Royal Australian Air Force having enlisted at Laverton, Victoria on 22 June 1938. He took his final discharge form the R.A.A.F. on 25 March 1966 Medals mounted in the swing-style. The mounting brooch bar retining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

An impressive Colonial Wars campaign, long and meritorious service group of 4: Sergeant Frederick Bell, Royal Engineers - China Medal 1857-60. \'Taku Forts 1860\' \'Pekin 1860\' (Sapper Fredk Bell. 10th C. Royal Engrs) - Abyssinia Medal 1868 (5760 2. Corpl F. Bell. Royal Engrs) - Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Victorian issue (5760 Sergt. F. Bell, Rl Engineers) - Military Meritorious Service Medal. EDVII issue (Sjt: F. Bell. 2. Corpl F. Bell. R.E.) Note: The forename initial \'F\' on the MSM has been officially corrected Frederick Bell was born at, St. Davids, Plymouth, Devon, England in 1837. He attested for service with the British Army, and a career with the Royal Engineers at Westminster, Middlesex, on 6 October 1858. At time of his enlistment he was 21 years & 6 months of age, and described himself as having been by \'Trade\' a \'Painter\'. In his subsequent military career, he was credited with 21 years and 30 days service, of which 6 years and 118 days was overseas in; - China: 2 years 127 days - Gibralatar: 214 days - Abyssinia: 209 days - Bermuda: 2 years 298 days The highest rank he ever attained was \'Sergeant\'. He took his discharge at Aldershot, on 4 November 1879, at which time he is confirmed in his papers as having qualified for the China Medal with clasps, Abyssinia and LS&GC medals (the annuity MSM was awarded to him later per Army Order of 31 August 1911). Frederick appears to have been a model disciplined soldier as his his name never appeared in the Regimental Defaulterers Book, and he was never tried by Court Martial. His military conduct being described as \'Very Good\' On retirement Frederick Bell indicated that his intended to take up residence at Upper Hale, near Farnham Surrey. He died at 22 November 1912, at West Ham, Essex The medals mounted swing-style for display Sold together with copied set of recipients service papers and entry page from the MSM register Condition: VF and better

An impressive confirmed 'FEPOW Saboteur' campaign and long service group of 7: Squadron Quarter-Master Sergeant Charles John Ewer, Royal Signals - IGS 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1935 (2320947 Sgln. C. J. Ewer, R. Signals) - IGS 1936-39, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1936-37 (2320947 Sgln. C. Ewer, R. Signals) - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp 'Malaya' (2320947 W.O. Cl. 2 C. J. Ewer, R. Sigs.) - Military LSGC. GVI 'Regular Army' bar (2320497 S.Q.M.S. C. J. Ewer, R. Sigs.) Note: First four digits of number officially corrected on the GSM 1918 The IGS medals and clasp both confirmed as entiled on the respective medals rolls (ref WO 100/497 for IGS 1908 and clasp, signed at Rawalpindi, India, 9 December 1936, and WO 100/498 for IGS 1936 and clasp, signed at Rawalpindi, India, 6 October 1938) Charles John Ewer, born on 31 May 1911, was a native of Coventry, England. By the time of the Second World War his next of kin address was (5, Park Street, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire). Charles enlisted in the Royal Signals on 30 December 1930. On the capitulation of Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942, Charles who was then serving with 'Malaya Command Signals', was captured and became a Far East Prisoner of War. As verified by his P.O.W. debrief, Charles was transported to Thailand and worked on the notorious ?Railway of Death?. During his incarceration in Thailand, against the certainty of beating, or worse death, he participated in acts of sabotage against his captors, including; ?Obstructions on railway bridge building. Introduction of foreign matter into oil and grease passages ... and on air compressors. Failed (?) to understand Japanese orders.? He also mentioned in the same debrief the bravery of Lieutenant T. Douglas, Royal Signals, for maintaining radio reception for news throughout 1942-45, ?regardless of the threat of extremely violent physical and mental punishment.? Sold together with hard-copy set of recipients Far East Prisoner of War questionnaire, and Japanese POW Card. that confirms all of the above details The group mounted untidily in the swing-style, possibly as-worn by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary silk ribands, and the mounting brooch bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

An impressive female\'s voluntary nursing services group of 8: Adela Cottle, C.B.E., Dame Grace Order of St. John, late Secretary Indian Red Cross Society, late Lady District Superintendent, St.John Ambulance Brigade, Calcutta, India - Commander of Order of the British Empire. 1st type neck badge. This fitted with \'Military\' riband - Kaisar-I-Hind Medal. Silver GV type second class with a \'second award bar\' dated 1927 - Dame of the Order of St.John breast badge, mounted on bow riband - Serving Sister of the Order of St.John. Breast badge mounted on bow riband - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue - Jubilee Medal 1935 - St.John Service Medal. (Lady Dist.Supt A Cottle No 2 Dist Empire of India SJABO 1921) - Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Obverse dated 1882. Without the cross suspension bar Notes: 1. C.B.E. is incorrectly mounted with a Military Division riband 2. Kaisar-i-Hind is without top integral riband brooch bar 3. Service Medal of the Order of St.John is officially named (engraved) 4. All awards contained in mahogany glazed frame by \'Spink & Son, King Street, London\' Presumably the award of the Khedives Egypt Star will have been for medical or voluntary services in Egypt in 1882 The below following obituary appeared in \'The Times\' of 1940; Quote, Mrs ADELA COTTLE A fellow worker writes:- Mrs. Cottle, C.B.E., and a Dame Grace of the Order of St.John of Jerusalem, who died at Plymouth, devoted her life to voluntary public service. For over 40 years Adela Cottle worked whole-heartedly for the causes of the St.John Ambulance and the Red Cross in Calcutta. She was the supreme leader of both. Where she led it was easy to follow, for she instilled in all her workers the same devotion and will to serve. Her organizing powers during the last War brought into being the Convalescent Home in Calcutta where hundreds of men from Mesopotamia were given the special electric treatment necessary for the cure of beri-beri. Mrs. Cottle had only to ask and the money for her schemes was immediately forthcoming, the Calcutta public knowing that in her hands it would be well used. She organized a greeting and speeding corps, the members of which met and saw off all soldiers coming on leave to Calcutta, those departing being given food for their long journeys. After the last War Mrs. Cottle realized that the great band of voluntary workers for which she was mainly responsible could still be used for public service and a great organization was bulit up for welfare work among the children and adults of the poorer Indian and Anglo-Indian communities of Calcutta. Mrs. Cottle lost one of her sons in the War and the other died shortly after, but her spirit never faltered. Even after her husband\'s death in Calcutta she did not come home but stayed on in the plains of India to carry on her great work. Ill-health and failing eye-sight alone compeled her to give in at the age of 76. As long as her memory lasts the work will continue. Such a spirit must still live on in those who had the privilege of working with her. Of Adeal Cottle it can truthfully be said, \"She was a great and inspiring leader and had no enemies.\" Unquote. Sold together with following copied articiles from \'The Times\' - Obituary - Death Notice Also artcile on the special \'Royal Investiture\' of the Order of St.John whereat Adela Cottle was created a Dame of Grace by King George V Important: Any prosepctive buyer should take note that the postage here quoted is for the cost of sending the medals only if a buyer also requires the frame, then additional postage will apply. While we would consider sending the complete glazed frame to UK residents - we can only consider sending the frame \'without the glass\' to overseas destinations, unless the buyer arranges his own courier collection Condition: Mostly EF

An impressive Indian Army 'multi-Campaign' medal group of 8: Subadar-Major Bahadur Makhmud Shah, O.B.I., 5th Battalion 10th Baluch Regiment, late 130th Baluchis - Order of British India. 2nd Class gold and enamel neck badge - British War Medal. Silver issue (2394 Nk. Mahmud Shah, 130 Baluchis.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2394 Nk. Mahmud Shah, 130 Baluchis.) - IGS 08. MID 'Waz 24' 'NWF 31' 'Bur' 'Moh' (3607 Havdr Makhmud Shah 5-10 Baluch R) - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - War Medal - India Service Med Note: The upper 3 clasps on the IGS attached by straight & wire rods In 1922, 130th Baluchis were restyled 5th Battalion 10th Baluch Regiment Important: The Great War medals, IGS 1908 & clasps plus M.I.D. all confirmed as entitled in the IA List Supplement 1939. The IA List of April 1945 showing recipient as holder of second class O.B.I. The award of the 'Mention-in-Despatches' was published in the London Gazette issue of 8 May 1936; Quote, For distinguished services rendered in connection with the Mohmand operations, North West Frontier of India, Loe-Agra operations, on the North West Frontier of India, 15th/16th August to 15th/16th October 1935 Unquote. The recipeints service history details extracted from various Indian Army Lists show that Makhmud Shah joined the Indian Army on 21 June 1917. Posted to the 130th Baluch Regiment, he served with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force and in Palestine during the Great War. In 1921 the Indian Army was reorganised and the 130th Baluchis became the 5/10th Baluch Regiment. Shah served with them as a Havildar on the N.W. Frontier, earning the I.G.S. Medal 1908 with four clasps spanning the period 1921-35. He was commissioned a Jemadar on 1 October 1933 and was 'Mentioned-in-Despatches' for action on the N.W. Frontier in 1935 (Notification No. 310 of 1936). He was promoted to Subadar in March 1940. He received the Order of British India 2nd Class c. 1942/43. The 5/10th Baluchis fought in Burma, November 1944-July 1945. On 15 May 1943, Shah was promoted to War Substantive Subadar-Major; the rank being made permanent on 15 May 1945. Some time prior to April 1945, Shah was detached from his battalion and 'attached to an Indian Division' as staff. The last IA List of April 1945 show him still on the strength of the 10th Baluch Regiment, with honorific title 'Bahadur' and the post-nominals O.B.I. - these latter two in respect of his holding the Order of British India (II Class) The campaign medals mounted in the court-style. The reverse of the mounting pin retaniing it's long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with some copied research including; - Entry from the London Gazette confirming award of the Mention in Despatches - Entry page with extract 'War Services' from 1939 IA Supplement - IA List April 1945 entry showing IA entry date, promotions & holder of O.B.I. Condition: OBI is GVF others polished F-VF

An impressive Indian Army British Officers campaign group of 8: Brigadier Daryl Robert George Peal, late 5th Mahratta Light Infantry, 16th Rajputs, 1st Lancers (Skinners Horse), and 67th Punjab Infantry, Indian Army - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lt. D.R.G. Peal) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lt. D.R.G. Peal) - IGS Medal 1908. 'Af NWF' 'Waz 21' 'Waz 24' 'Burma 30-32' (2-Lt. D.R.G. Peal. 1 Lrs) - 1939-45 Star (I.A.771 Brig D.R.G. Peal) - Africa Star. With clasp 8th Army (I.A.771 Brig D.R.G. Peal) - Burma Star (I.A.771 Brig D.R.G. Peal) - Defence Medal (I.A.771 Brig D.R.G. Peal) - War Medal (I.A.771 Brig D.R.G. Peal) Important: The naming on the IGS 1908 is officially re-impressed, and the naming on the WW2 issues is privately engraved in the contemporary style associated with 'Hawkes and Co' military outfitters The recipients Great War and Inter-War services, including those of all the clasps shown on the IGS 1908 are confirmed per the published War Services shown in 'Supplement to the Indian Army List, January 1939' Daryl Robert George Peal was born 11 April 1899. Commissioned 13 February 1918. His Medal Index Card confirms WWI service with 2/67th Punjabis. To 1st Lancers April 1919. 16th Rajputs February 1921. 110th Mahratta Light Infantry January 1922. 2/5th Mahratta Light Infantry October 1923 (Captain) to September 1935. Sold together with various soft copy research including Medal Index Card, IA List extracts and London Gazette entry that will be sent to the buyer by email file attachment The group mounted in the court-style and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary silk ribands, the reverse mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and casp fittings. The reverse board with attached label of Hawkes & Co Ltd, 1, Saville Row, London A scarce British Officers group including a confirmed 4 clasp IGS 1908 medal Condition: Toned VF

An impressive Indochina War medal group of 8 including a scarce Order of the Thai Federation - Medaille Militiaire. Undated. 4th Republic (1948-1958) - National Order of Merit. 5th class 'Chevalier' (Knight) breast badge - Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combatant). With French Mint marks - Indochina Medal (M?daille Comm?morative de la Campagne d'Indochine) - Overseas Medal (Medaille D'Outre Mer). With clasp 'Extreme Orient' - Voluntary Military Service Medal. Bronze grade - T'ai Federation: Order of Military Merit. Gilt and enamel - France: Honour Medal for Youth & Sports. Bronze grade Note: The T'ai Federation piece (Ordre du M?rite Militaire des Sip Hoc Chau) was only awarded in a single class, and continued to be awarded during the 'American War' to allied officers who served in the Northern Hills.... Sold together with companion riband bar, of all 8 x ODM. Both the medals and riband bar mounted, in exactly same order, and as-worn by an Indochina war veteran who then served as a volunteer in the reserve forces of France. Both mounting pads complete with hinged clip-fittings for attaching to jacket or tunic Enamel intact on all enamelled items Condition: GVF

An impressive multi-clasp 'North West Frontier' campaign medal pair: Gunner Jalal Shah No 2 'Derajat' Mountain Battery, Indian Army - IGS 1854. Silver with clasp 'Hazara 1891' (574 Gunr. Jalal Shah, No. 2 (Derajat) Mn. By.) - IGS 1895. 'PF' 'Tir 'Sam' 'Relief of Chitral' (574 Gunr. Jalal Shah, No. 2 (Derajat) Mtn. By.) Note: Upper clasps on IGS 1895 attached by rods, that on the top clasp loose The 2nd Derajat Mountain Battery was the most battle hardened unit of the Indian 'Mountain Gunner' units. During the Victorian era ,this unit served in more frontier campaigns and qualified for more campaign medals and clasps than any other 'Mountain Battery' of the Indian Army - or the British Army. In the period 1848-1908, 2 Derajat Mountain Battery had served in no less than 15 x distinct military expeditions (North West Frontier: British and Indian Army Campaigns on the North West Frontier of India, 1849-1908 (Nevill, 1912) refers) The medals mounted in the court-style on card for display purposes Condition: VF

An impressive multi-clasp 'Reconquest of the Sudan' campaign pair: No 1529 of the 12th Sudanese Infantry - Sudan Medal 1896-98. Silver issue. Named in Arabic script (12-1529) - Egypt: Khedives Sudan Medal 1896. Silver with 8 x clasps named in Arabic (12-1529) Note: The 8 x clasps on the Khedive's Sudan medal are reading from bottom-up; - Firket - Hafir - Sudan 1897 - The Atbara - Khartoum - Gedaref - Sudan 1899 - Talodi Note: The lugs have been removed from second clasp and unofficial rivets inserted in place between the second and third clasps - this a fairly typical feature of the clasp carriages with these mutli-calsp medals when awarded to the 12th Sudanese Important: Both medals identically named in Arabic script to a Sudanese soldier No 1529 serving in the 12th Sudanese Infantry Battalion of the Egyptian Army The Talodi clasp (commemorating an expedition between 25 May - 17 June 1906) is rare on the market in named campaign groups. Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (6th edition, 2006) only an estimated 150 X 'Talodi' clasps earned by the 12th Sudanese Infantry A scarce and impressive reconquest of the Sudan campaign medal pair to a native soldier - the more desirable for the named medals both being in the correct style and format for a native soldier of the 12th Sudanese Condition: Suspension claw on British medal loose otherwise the pair about GVF

An impressive multi-clasp, multi-campaign Egypt & Sudan campaign medal pair: Private Charles Gillingham, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders The pair comprises: a). Egypt Medal 1882. Dated 1882. 4 clasps \'Tel-el-Kebir\', \'Suakin 1884\', \'El-Teb_Tamaai\' & \'The Nile 1884-85\' (2148. Pte C. Gillingham. 1/Gord: Highrs:) b). Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Obverse dated 1882 Note: The Khedival Star with contemporary replacement hook fitting attached on the top suspension bar Medal & clasp verification: Both medals and all 4 x clasps verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls for the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders reference WO 100/59 & WO 100/66 Sold together with some hard-copied extract pages from the respective campaign medal rolls of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders Condition: About GVF

An impressive multi-medal meritorious & long service medal group of 10: Staff Sergeant George Robert Price, B.E.M., Wessex Regiment, late Hampshire Regiment, Royal Military Police & Dorsetshire Regiment - British Empire Medal (Military Division) EIIR issue - The 1939-45 Star - The Africa Star. With clasp '1st Army' - The Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR 'Cyprus' (5725069 W.O.Cl.2. G. R. Price R.M.P.) - Mily MSM. EIIR 2nd type (5725069 S. Sgt. G. R. Price. R.M.P.) - Mily LS&GC. EIIR 'Regular Army' (5725069 S. Sjt. G. R. Price R.M.P.) - Efficiency. EIIR 'T. & A.V.R.' (23869591 Pte. G. R. Price, B.E.M., Wessex) Note: The B.E.M. with skimmed edge Important: The award of the British Empire Medal (Military Division) was published in the Supplement to the London Gazette issue of 1 January 1967. The official recommendation is quoted below: Quote, Sergeant PRICE has given in excess of 32 years' service to H.M. Forces, serving continuously as a Regular Soldier from 1934 to 1961, of which time half was served in overseas theatres both on active service and in peace. His first 5 years of Colour Service was with the Dorset Regiment, and the latter 22 years with the Corps of Military Police. Immediately following his Colour service, he joined the Territorial Battalion of the Royal Hampshire Regiment, where he has served to date. From his personal records it is quite obvious that for the whole of his service, Sergeant PRICE has set the highest standards - certainly well above the average, that is expected of his rank. To his present dual roll with this Battalion as civilian Chief Clerk by day and Orderly Room Sergeant in his T.A. duties, he brings a wealth of knowledge, great forbearance, patience, and devotion of time and personal conscientiousness which exceeds by far, that normally expected of even the most dutiful of persons. It is thought that few members of H.M. Forces could merit greater consideration for an award. Unquote. Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb 6 December 2006, Lot 969 (hammer price of GBP 780), when the medals were sold as a group of 9, erroneously described and without a BEM! George Robert Price , only son of George William Price (a Baker) and Caroline May Price (nee Primmer) was a native of, Southampton, Hampshire, England, where he was born on 18 November 1916. George was one of four children in the Price family, he was the only boy and the youngest child, with 3 x sibling sisters (Ivy Price, Emily Price & Lilian Price). George's father died in 1918. At the age of 18 years, George joined the British Army in 1934 being posted to the Dorset Regiment, with which infantry regiment he served through to 1939, subsequently transferring to the Corps of Military Police (later Royal Military Police), and service with the 'Red-Caps' for the next 22 years. During his service with the 'Red-Caps' George was on active service in North Africa, and Italy during the Second World War, and post-war served during the counter-insurgency in Cyprus. After retiring from the Regular Army, circa 1961 he enlisted in the Territorial Army, joining the 4/5th Battalion Royal Hampshire Regiment (Territorial Army) based at Winchester, the unit being re-styled 'Wessex Regiment' in 1967. George was decorated with the British Empire Medal (Military Division) in 1967, after 33 years of military service. George married Vera Chalk at Aldershot, Hampshire, England, in 1961. George Robert Price, of, 64 Rowlings Road, Weeke, Winchester, Hampshire, England, is recorded as having died on 29 January 1988 The medals mounted for display in the court-style Sold together with 'soft copy' of official recommendation for the BEM (ref WO 373/172/264) A splendid and very scarce scarce grouping of medals, representing more then 3 x decades of service to a British soldier who served in order with the Dorset Regiment, Royal Military Police, Royal Hampshire Regiment and the Wessex Regiment Condition: Mostly about GVF

An impressive post-war military M.B.E., Great War M.S.M. group of seven awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel James Fox, India Miscellaneous List, late Simla Volunteer Rifles & Cheshire Regiment - Member Order of the British Empire (Military Division). 1st type hallmarks for 1919 - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. J. Fox) - Interallied Victory Medal 1914-19 (Lieut. James Fox) - Delhi Durbar 1911, silver, unnamed - Military LS&GC Medal. GV first issue (Sub-Condtr. J. Fox, India Misc List.) - Volunteer Force Long Service Medal. GV issue (Serjt. J. Fox. Simla Vol. Rfls.) - Military Meritorious Service Medal. GV first issue (Condr. J. Fox. I.M.L.) Provenance: Ex John Tamplin Collection M.B.E. London Gazette 2 June 1923. ?Deputy Commissary & Captain James Fox, Indian Miscellaneous List. M.S.M. London Gazette 3 June 1919. ?Condr., Fox, J., Misc. List? ?... in recognition of valuable service rendered in connection with the War?. James Fox was born in Chester on 9 October 1878. He attested for the Cheshire Regiment, as a Band Boy, on 28 August 1893, aged 14 years, 10 months. After serving with the 1st Battalion, he transferred to the 2nd Battalion in India in February 1894 where he served as a Bandsman. In June 1900 he transferred to the Unattached List and in June 1901 he was promoted to Sergeant. In September 1902 he re-engaged for the Cheshire Regiment at Simla for such period to complete 21 years service. In August 1905 he was appointed a Sub-Conductor. At this rank he was awarded the Delhi Durbar Medal and Army L.S. & G.C., the award of the latter published in I.A.O. No. 139 of March 1912. Fox was promoted to Conductor in the I.M.L. in April 1913. He was awarded the Volunteer Long Service Medal as a Sergeant in the Simla Volunteer Rifles, this published in I.A.O. 54 of January 1917 Fox served in the Great War with the Mesopotamia Expeditionary Force. For his services he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal in addition to the British War and Victory Medals. He was promoted to Assistant Commissary with the rank of Lieutenant in June 1918 and was promoted to Deputy Commissary and Captain in March 1923; Commissary and Major in June 1924, and Commissary and Lieutenant-Colonel in November 1927. In the Birthday Honours of 1923 he was awarded the M.B.E. (Military Division). During August 1920-late 1921 and again during May 1922-March 1924, he was the Personal Assistant to the Quartermaster General. In March 1924 he was promoted to Officer Supervisor to the Quarter Master General, and held this position until he retired in 1931 In 1949 he was President of the India Army Headquarters Association. Lieutenant-Colonel Fox, M.B.E., died on 5 April 1949 The medals professionally court-mounted by Spink Sold with a quantity of copied research Condition: GVF

An impressive rack of campaign, royal commemorative and long service medals in a group of 9: Corporal Richard. E. Stead, Honourable Artillery Company late The Band of the Grenadier Guards - The 1939-45 Star; - The Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Coronation Medal 1937 - Coronation Medal 1953 - Military LS&GC. GVI issue with 'Regular Army' bar (611542 Musician, Gren. Gds.) - Efficiency Medal. EIIR & 'T. & A.V.R.' bar on H.A.C. riband (23882317 Cpl., HAC.) Important: All of the Royal Commemorative medal confirmed as awarded while serving as a Musician in the Grenadier Guards - per the respective medal rolls - Military LSGC awarded Army Orders July 1947 List No 3 - Efficiency Medal awarded Ministry of Defence January 1975 List No 4 Note: The 3rd, 5th and 6th Battalions Grenadier Guards served in Italy during the Second World War - the 3rd being the only pre-war 'Regular' battalion, the others being war-raised battalion Richard Edwin Stead was a native of Wandsworth, London, England, where he was born on 10 June 1912. He was the son of Edwin and Susan Annie Stead (nee Bohte). Like his father before him - who was a long serving member of The Band of the Grenadier Guards) - Richard, joined the family regiment, The Grenadier Guards as a Musician during the inter-war years. In 1935 he married Peggy Green Reference 'Honourable Artillery Company Journal' (Spring, 1982) the below following details appeared under 'Band Notes'; Quote, "Dick Stead joined the Grenadier Guards in 1928. and became their principal trombonist. He served unde rmany Directors of Music and liked to recall, with mixed feelings, his days under Major Miller and Major Harris. Dick was also involved with the cello and although the union was apparantly short lived he frequently threatened us with a performance. On leaving the Guards in 1954 he continued his career as a professional musician, which included a residency at the London Palladium and appearances with many of yesteryears top bands including Ambrose, to name but one. He was eventually persuaded to join the HAC Band in 1961 and served continuously until 1981. In addition to his obvious musical ability and depth of experience, Dick's ever present good humour was a valuable asset to the Band and was responsible for raising our flagging spirits on many occasions. Although he served mainly as a trombonist he also readily assisted us on the euphonium when required, even commuting form Hove in the latter years. I fear to recall how many times I have passed Dick on the countermarch but his absence after 20 years will leave a sad feeling of loss, a feeling which I know is shared by all the Band. Thank you Dick form all the Band and may you enjoy a long, peaceful and contented retirement". Unquote. Sold together with copies of the award authorities for the long service medals and extract form cited HAC Journal The group mounted in the court-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar with pin and clasp fittings removed A most impressive rack of medals, and a rare combination to a former long serving Grenadier Guardsman that includes a rare EM medal with H.A.C. riband Condition: EM is VF others mostly polished GF and better

An impressive Senior Scottish NCO\'s medal and regimental insignia ensemble for the \'Delhi Durbar\': Colour Sergeant Andrew Kennedy McFadyen, 1st Battalion Highland Light Infantry a). Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (5415 C.Sgt A.K. Macfadyen 1st Bn High Lt Infy) b). Highland Light Infantry: Victorian Sergeants & senior NCO\'s bi-metal \'Glengarry\' cap badge. With Victorian crown. This with customised reverse clasp and buckle fittings for wear as a belt buckle c). 74th Highlanders (later 1881 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry): Sergeants & Pipers pattern regimental plaid brooch. White metal worn circa 1845-1901 d). Highland Light Infantry: Senior NCO\'s Regimental Plaid Brooch. Kings Crown 1902 issue (with recipient initials A K Mc etched on back) Naming: The Delhi Durbar Medal engraved in the regimental style for this regiment / The HLI pattern plaid brooch with usual \'etched\' initials on reverse \'A.K.M\' - this latter still in it\'s white card box (a/f) Note: The 74th Highlanders pattern plaid brooch continued to be worn by the Senior NCO\'s & Pipers of 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry circa 1881-1901, in which year the standard pattern HLI plaid brooch (with mutiple battle honours from Carnatic / Sholinghur through to South Africa 1902) was worn by senior NCO\'s of both regular battalions of the Highland Light Infantry Medal verification: Confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll for 1st Battalion Highland Light Infantry (ref WO). A total of medals awarded to the Highland Light Infantry Recipient served 18 years \'With the Colours\' prior to taking his discharge in 1912, and served a further 3 years during the Great War (Home Service). His only medal entitlement being the Delhi Durbar Medal as enumerated in his extant service papers Andrew Kennedy McFadyen, son of Ferdinand McFadyen (a tailor) and Mary McFadyen (nee Kennedy) was a native of Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born in 1876. Described as a \'Fitter\' Andrew enlisted in the British Army, at Glasgow, Scotland, on, 20 August 1894, and was posted to his local infantry regiment, the Highland Light Infantry. Prior to joining the Regular Army, Andrew had served the 1st Lanarkshire Artillery Volunteers. Andrew served with 1st Battalion Highland Light Infantry, at \'Home\' and overseas in Malta, prior to being transferred to 2/HLI on, 15 February 1898. Promoted to Sergeant on, 14 April 1902, and to Colour Sergeant on, 1 April 1905. He was transferred to 1/HLI, on, 5 December 1911, and in 1912, took his discharge, \'at his own request\', at, Lucknow Cantonment, India, having completed 18 years service \'With the Colours\'. During his first period of service with the British Army, William had served a total of 18 years & 80 days in the below locations; - Home: 20/08/1894 - 08/02/1895 (173 days) - Malta: 09/02/1895 - 14/02/1898 (3 years 6 days) - India: 15/02/1898 - 04/02/1899 (355 days) - Ceylon: 05/02/1899 - 17/02/1900 (1 year 13 days) - Home: 18/02/1990 - 04/12/1907 (7 years 290 days) - India: 05/12/1907 - 22/10/1912 (4 years 323 days) - Home: 23/10/1912 - 07/11/1912 (16 days) Evidently a model soldier, by the time of his discharge, he held 1st, 2nd and 3rd class Education Certificates, together with Certificates in \'Musketery\' & in \'Machine-Guns\'. During his Military Service his notified \'Next of Kin\' was his father, Ferdinand McFadyen, who lived at, 48 Kirkland Street, Glasgow, Scotland. Andrew married Amelia Sarah Jane Titcombe at Goring, Oxfordshire, on 28 October 1901. The couple were blessed with three children, all sons, vide, Andrew Kennedy McFadyen (the eldest), who was born on, 9 October 1904, and twins Ferdinand Richard McFadyen (commissioned 1940 and served Royal Tank Regiment / Royal Armoured Corps) and William Kennedy McFadyen, who were born on, 14 March 1914. Andrew re-enlisted in the British Army on 11 January 1915, at which time he had been living with his family at, 38 Grange Grove, Reading, Berkshire, and was posted to his \'local\' infantry regiment, the Royal Berkshire Regiment, in which unit he held the rank of Colour Sergeant. Andrew took his final discharge from the British Army on, 25 October 1919. During the Great War, Colour-Sergeant McFadyen did not serve overseas, and remained on \'Home Service\' in a training capacity. After discharge, the McFadyens relocated to Scotland, where in the 1921 Scottish Census they are showing as living in Blantyre, Lanarkshire, Scotland The Delhi Durbar medal retaining its original long length of silk riband, and \'as-worn\' in the swing style by the recipient. The silk riband suspended from a white metal mounting bar, this latter complete with the long hinged pin & clasp fittings The recipients service papers are extant, and held & accessible at The National Archives A superb regimental ensemble, the plaid brooch having been worn by the recipient at the magnificent Delhi Durbar of 1911, whereat the 1st Battalion Highland Light Infantry were presented with new \'Colours\' from the hands of the \'King Emperor\' See other separate listings on the website for medals and insignia to one of his son\'s Condition: Mostly GVF

An impressive un-attributed group of 5 miniature British and World Decorations and Orders - UK: Territorial Decoration. EDVII complete with integral top brooch riband bar - Italy: Order of the Crown of Savoy (in Gold, and enamels) - Belgium: Order of the Crown (silver gilt and enamels) - Netherlands: Order of Orange Nassau (silver gilt and enamels) - Norway: Order of St. Olaf (silver gilt and enamels) The medals mounted in the swing-style, and mounted as-worn. All the medals fitted with contemporary silk weave ribands suspended from a fine white metal medal mounting brooch bearing the makers marks 'Spink & Son Ltd, 5 King Street. S.W.1.'. .The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

An impressive Voluntary Medical Services 'Home Defence' long service and medical profficiency medals & badge group of 14: Miss Hildred Muriel Bawcutt, British Royal Red Cross Society, late City of Birmingham Branch - Defence Medal - Coronation Medal 1953 - Volunary Medical Services Long Service Medal (Miss Hildred Muriel Bawcutt) - BRCS Proficiency in Anti-Gas Training. 3 clasps ARP & Anti-Gas (7437 H.M. Bawcutt) - BRCS Proficiency In Red Cross Nursing. With 4 clasps (18203 H.M. Bawcutt) - BRCS Proficiency Red Cross First Aid. With 3 x clasps (24596 H.M. Bawcutt) - BRCS City of Birmingham Members Badge (35797 H. M. Bawcutt) - BRCS Badge of Honour (88) - BRCS Badge of Honour. Miniature lapel badge - BRCS Cap Badge. Enamel centre and Gilt. Pinback - BRCS Cap Badge. Enamel shield and Gilt. Pinback - Red Cross. Geneva Cross enamelled lapel badge. Pinback - Civil Nursing Service. Sterling silver and enamelled pin-back badge - N.U.T.G. 'T.G.'. Lapel badge pin-back (National Union of Townswomen's Guild) Note: The Air Raid Precuations Clasps on the BRCS 'Anti-Gas' training award are scarce Important: All of the BRCS medals and badges with original issue hinged pin and clasp fittings Hildred Muriel Bawcutt was a native of Norwich, Norfolk, England, where she was born on 26 April 1905. The family re-located to Birmingham sometime after 1905, as in the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, it is recorded Muriel - a 5 year old scholar - was residing with her parents and 5 x siblings at 130 Aubrey Road, Small Heath, Birmingham. Her father was a Carpet Buyer. Muriel appears not to have married, as when she died in Birmingham in 1987, she retained her maiden name The official medals mounted in the swing-style. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clsp fittings Note: Postage quotes for this lot reflect the weight and special packaging that will be required for the enamelled items Condition: Minor chips & scuffs on some badges but mostly EF

An impressive \'Full-House\' of Second World War Campaign Medals with \'companion\' miniature medals: Representative of service with 3 x hardest fighting Divisions of the British Army 1939-45, vis; 7th Armoured, 50th Northumbrian & 51st Highland Divisions - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Africa Star. With contemporary tailors clasp \'8th Army\' - The Italy Star - The France & Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Sold together with identical \'companion\' set of 6 x miniature medals Both the full-size and miniature medal groups professionally swing-mounted suspended from white metal mounting bars, these both retaining their long hinged pins & fittings Condition: GVF

An impressive \'Service to Empire\' group of 11: Assistant Station Master George Frederick Clayton Dawson, Great Indian Peninsula Railway, late 1st Great Indian Peninsula Railway Volunteers, Kolar Gold Field Volunteers & 1st Battalion Lincolnshire Rgt - Sudan Medal 1896-98. Silver issue (2992 Pte. G. Dawson. 1/Lin. R.) - Khedives Sudan. Atbara & Khartoum (2992 Pte. G. Dawson 1st. Linc. R.) - Independent Order of Good Templars: Soudan Medal 1898. Silver H/M - British India: Kolar Gold Field Volunteers: Regimental Medal - British India: Kolar Gold Field Volunteers: Regimental Medal Sold together with an impressive collection of 6 x British Army, Indian Volunteers Army & National Rifle Association Best Shot Medals & Badges; 1). British Army Regimental Shooting Badge: Silver. Obverse engraved No 2992 Pte G. Dawson, 1st Lincolnshire Regiment, A Company & dated 1900 2). British India: Kolar Gold Fields Regimental Shooting Badge. Silver. Obv \'Barton Challenge Shield\' \"A\" Coy. Rev \'Vol G. Dawson\' with hallmarks 3). British India: Kolar Gold Fields Regimental Shooting Badge. Silver shield with gold/gilt regimental badge. Rev: With hinged pin & clasp fittings 4). British India: Kolar Gold Fields Regimental Shooting Badge. Bronze shield with silver regimental badge. Rev: With hinged pin & clasp fittings 5). British India:1st Bn G.I.P. Ry. Vols. Regimental Shooting Badge Coy Challenge Cup 300, 500 & 600 Yds. A. Coy Vol G.F. Dawson Score 85 6). Empire Cup: Daily Mail Trophy Competition 1911. Silver Medal Note: All the shooting badges complete with original issue hinged pin and clasp fittings for wear on arm sleeve of the uniform, and as issued Important: The Sudan Medals & both campaign medal clasps verified as entitled per extant medal rolls of 1st Battalion Royal Lincolnshire Regiment (ref WO 100/80) Independent Order of Good Templars: The \'Soudan Medal 1898\' is a particularly scarce \'Temperance\' medal - with only 90 recorded as having been awarded through to September 1899. During the \'Reconquest of the Sudan\' campaign 1896-1898, there were 8 x Lodges of the Independent Order of the Good Templars that travelled to the Sudan with their respective regiments. Subsequently claims were accepted from members of the IOGT Lodges to receive the \'Good Templar Soudan Decoration\', eligibility being that applicants had to be members of the IOGT in good standing, and had been present at either one or both the principal engagements of the Sudan campaign, viz been at \'The Atbara\' / Khartoum. The award was also open to next of kin of who had died during the campaign (5 were published as awarded to NOK). The Roll of Honour (or, Roll of Service) for members who served in this campaign was published in \'The Army and Navy Templar\' issue of September 1899 (copy held at The British Library archives), and shows all members of the 8 x IGOT Lodges and an additional 3 x members who served with 32nd Field Battery Royal Artillery in the campaign but were not members of a named lodge. The 90 x names published in the aforementioned reference were from the below following regiments; - 21st Lancers: x 14 - Grenadier Guards: x 2 - 2nd Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers: x 3 - 1st Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment: x 18 - 2nd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers: x 7 - 1st Battalion Royal Warwick Regiment: x 9 - 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade: x 16 - 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders: x 18 - 32nd Field Battery Royal Artillery: x 3 George Frederick Clayton Dawson, son of William Dawson & Emma Dawson (nee Smith) was a native of Norwich, Norfolk, England, where he was born on 6 February 1875. The 1891 National Census for England & Wales records that George (aged 16 years abd shown as a \'Furnace Stoker\') was then residing at the family home located at 43 Pottergate Street, Norwich, together with his widowed mother (described as a machinist) and three siblings, elder brother William, and two younger sisters, Emma & Violet. By 1892, his occupation was described as a \'Boot Finisher, when George enlisted in the British Army, at Norwich, England, on 21 January 1892, at which he cited prior military service as a \'Volunteer\' having served with his local unit, 1st Volunteer Battalion, Norfolk Regiment. On enlistment George was posted to the Regimental Depot of the Lincolnshire Regiment, at Lincoln, where he served until being transferred to the 1st Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment on 13 April 1892. During his time with the Lincolnshire Regiment, George served overseas as under; - Malta: 01/02/1895 - 03/02/1897 (2 years & 3 days ) - Egypt: 04/02/1897 - 17/10/1898 (1 year & 256 days ) - India: 18/10/1898 - 15/02/1904 (5 years & 121 days ) From his date of embarkation for overseas service in 1895, George was destined never again to return to his native England, or the family he left behind. In 1901, while stationed at Bangalore Cantonment, India, George extended his service to complete 12 years with the Colours. On 5 February 1902 - and still holding the rank of Private - George married Miss Joyce Elizabeth Campbell Henderson (daughter of Apothecary Henry Henderson, Madras Medical Establishment 1852-1897) at St. John?s, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Later in 1902, George proceeded with his battalion to Secunderabad Cantonment (nr Hyderabad), where he remained stationed until he was discharged on 15 February 1904. On termination of his period of engagement, he received official permission to reside in India (his extant service papers held at The National Archives refer). In total, George Dawson had served 12 years and 25 days with \'The Colours\' by the time he took his final discharge from the British Army After leaving the British Army, George Dawson was initially employed at the at the famous Kolar Gold Fields, or \'KGF\', located in Mysore State, and close to Bangalore. While located in Kolar Gold Fields, George Dawson was an active member of the local volunteer unit, the Kolar Gold Fields Volunteer Battalion (raised in 1904) in which he served for several years with considerable success as an expert rifle shot. While serving in Kolar Gold Fields, George and his wife were blessed with 3 x children viz, son George Henry Donald Dawson (1904-1968), a daughter Joyce Emma Ruth Dawson (1905-2003), and a second son Frederick Arthur Henderson Dawson (1907-1966) Sometime post-1907 the Dawson family relocated to Bombay, Maharashtra, Western India, where a fourth child, another son, was born in 1916, viz Douglas Vernon Clayton Dawson, who sadly did not survive infancy, and who died on 14 February 1918. At the time of the death of Douglas, George was recorded as \'Ticket Inspector\' with the 1st Battalion Great India Peninsula Railway. During his service in Western India, George dawson was for a time a Volunteer with the Great India Peninsula Railway Volunteers, serving with \'A\' Company of the unit - and again distinguishing himself as a crack shot, being a member of the regimental shooting team that competed in the annual \'Daily Mail\' Empire Rifle Cup Competition in \'Coronation & Durbar\' year 1911 - out of the hundreds of rifle teams that competed for the \'Empire Cup; in 1911, silver medals were awarded to all members of the four highest ranked shooting teams in the United Kingdom, and the four best ranked teams amongst the overseas empire teams (1st Battalion Great India Peninsula Railway Volunteers) , and the following year was a member of the winning team of the regimental company challenge cup in 1912. An image of the \'Rifle Shooting Team\' of \'A\' Company 1st Battalion Great India Peninsula Railway Volunteers circa 1912, is shown in the attached images - with Volunteer Dawson - included standing on far right of the back row (we will forward a soft-copy of the image by email attachment to the buyer) Latterly, while residing in Bombay Presidency, George Dawson was employed as an Assistant Station Master with the Great Indian Peninsula Railway, located at Lonavala Railway Station, located between Bombay and Poona. George Dawson is recorded as having died at Lonavala, Maharashtra, India, on 27 May 1919, due to a combination of pneumonia and hear failure A most evocative and well recorded \'Empire Service\' medal group, to a former British soldier whose family continued to serve with the Indian Railways in India through to the 1950\'s, before relocating to the United Kingdom The recipients service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives, and a wealth of family biographical information including photographs are accessible at the Ancestry genealogy website The campaign and regimental medals mounted in the court-style for display An uncommonly well documented assemblage of medals, including some rare and seldom seen Indian Volunteer Best Shot Prinze & Temperance medals Condition: Mostly VF & better

An Incredible & most desirable Aberdonian \'Jock\'s\' Great War \'Casualty & Repatriated Prisoner of War\' campaign medal group of 3: Private Peter Allan, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914 Star. No clasp (10503 Pte. P. Allan. 2/ Gord: Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (10503 Pte. P. Allan. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (10503 Pte. P. Allan. Gordons.) Wounded-in-Action: Private Peter Allan is confirmed being \'Wounded-in-Action\' by \'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wounds\', or GSW, to right leg in France on, 24 September 1915 Lingering ordeal 5 days & 4 nights in \'No Man\'s Land\': Peter is confirmed having been left on the \'Field of Fire\' - in the killing and dying zone, of \'No Man\'s Land\' - for five days and four nights prior to his capture at Vermelles, France, on, 29 September 1915 (Prisoner of War Reports refer). With only the dead and dying and crawling vermin for company, Peter\'s four night\'s of lingering & suffering in \'No Man\'s Land\', would have been an exceptionally horrendous ordeal, when compared against the \'usual\' grim realities of front-line service on the Western Front during the Great War Prisoner of War: Private Allan, is confirmed captured by the enemy on 29 September 1915, at Vermelles, France. He was transported to Valenciennes, and while most of the care and medical treatment he received from the enemy was good, sadly for Peter, on 2 October 1915, his right leg was amputated (while under chloroform) by a German Surgeon. On 31 October 1915, he was transported from Valenciennes, on a whole day journey to a prisoner of war camp located at Coblenz, Germany. Due to the debilitating nature of Peter\'s wounds he was selected for \'Repatriation\', and on 1 December 1915 left Coblenz, Germany, for Aachen, Netherlands for \'exchange of repatriated prisoners\'. Interestingly just prior to leaving Coblentz, Peter was issued with a \'Good Belgian Uniform\' Medals Verification: The Great War campaign medals all verified as issued per the respective medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders: - 1914 Star. No clasp: Reference WO 329/2475 (entered theatre of war \'France\' 7 October 1914) - British War Medal. Silver issue: Reference WO 329/1655 - Interallied Victory Medal: Reference WO 329/1655 In addition to the medals, Peter Allan was also awarded a Silver War Badge (No 160184) reference WO 329/3060. The Silver War Badge roll showing that Peter Allan - a pre 1914 regular soldier - had first enlisted in the British Army on, 14 November 1911, and had taken his final discharge from the British Army, on, 18 November 1916, due to the debilitating nature of the wounds that he had received while serving with the British Expeditionary Force in France & Flanders Peter Allan was a native of Aberdeen Scotland, and after his repatriation in December 1915, Peter returned to his home-town, where he resided at, No 11 Mounthooly, Aberdeen Sold together with some hard-copy photocopied research Condition: GVF

An incredible 15 Year Old \'Bugler\' & Youngest Montrose Great War Veteran\'s 1914 Star medal group of 3: Private Alfred William Aitken, \'C Coy\' (Montrose & Craigo) - later No 2. Coy - 1/5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) - 1914 Star. No clasp (622 Pte. A. Aitken. 1/ 5 R. Highrs:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (622 Pte. A. Aitken. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (622 Pte. A. Aitken. R. Highrs.) Note: The campaign medals all verified as entitled per the respective regimental Great War campaign medal rolls of the 5th Battalion Royal Highlanders viz: - 1914 Star. No clasp: Ref WO 329/2460 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref 329/1356 The name 'A. Aitken' is a unique name on the 1914 Star medal roll of the 5th Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Important: 'Bugler' Alfred Aitken is recorded as being the youngest veteran of the Great War from the Scottish town of Montrose, who landed in France in 1914, at only 15 years of age and who was still a teenager when the Armistice became effective on 11 November 1918. Several articles / mentions of Bugler Aitken were published in the various issues of the 'Montrose, Arbroath and Brechin review; and Forfar and Kincardineshire Advertiser'. This included a captioned full length photograph of the young 'Jock' wearing Glengarry, khaki jacket and kilt (issue of 3 September 1915), and the below following article from the issue of 27 August 1915 Quote, IN THE TRENCHES AT FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE - When the members of C Company (Montrose) 5th Black Watch proceeded to France in the end of October last year, the 80 local men included Buglers Alfred Aitken and M'kenzie, both of whom were then only 15 years of age. On Wednesday afternoon Alf. Aitken returned to Montrose, having got a short furlough of seven days. The young ''Veteran'' is the eldest son of Sergeant Andrew Aitken, 61 North Street, of the Fife and Forfar Yeomanry, and a grandson of Mr. Robert Aitken, watchmaker. The young soldier has enjoyed capital health, notwithstanding the arduous and rigorous experiences he has gone through; an attack of influenza necessitated a short stay in hospital not long before his return home, but he has now completely recovered and looks fit, and certainly older than his years. He has borne his full share of trench work along with his Company. At the battle of Neuve Chapelle he was in one of the trenches occupied by the reserves. At the engagement of Aubers Ridge, while a number of men were resting on the ground preparatory to advancing to the trenches, his pal Bugler W. M'Callum, Brechin, who was lying beside him, was wounded in the back by shrapnel. M'Callum has now recovered, and is presently in Forfar. During the winter the turn in the trenches lasted three days; now it is six days. Of the 80 local men who proceeded to the front last October, only 40 are now there, the vacant places being filled by drafts sent out from time to time. Reference was made in a recent issue of the ''Review'' to the placing of wooden crosses over the graves of the men of the 5th who had fallen in action. This token of respect to the dead heroes was the work of Sergeant Neil M'Leod, Craigo. Bugler Aitken says that when he left this week two Companies of the 5th Black Watch were in the trenches. The country behind the firing line was looking beautiful, and the excellent cereal crops were about ready to be harvested. The 5th have occupied the same position at the front all the time. Sergeant Tom Valentine, of the 5th, was expected to arrive on furlough in Montrose yesterday (Thursday). Sergeant Andrew Aitken expects to be leaving with the Fife and Forfar Yeomanry for the Mediterranean in a day or two. Bugler M'Kenzie has been at the base at Havre since December Unquote. Alfred William Aitken, eldest son of Andrew Aitken (Killed-in-Action on, 2 September 1918, as Company Sergeant Major 14th (Fife & Forfar) Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch)) & Elizabeth Aitken (nee Paterson) was a native of Montrose, Angus, Scotland, where he was born in 1899. Alfred was educated at Montrose Academy, and was only 15 years of age when on, 1 November 1914, he sailed with his local Territorial Force battalion of the Black Watch for overseas service in France & Flanders with the British Expeditionary Force. On. 2 November 1914, Alfred disembarked at Le Havre, France, with the rest of his battalion, 5/Royal Highlanders (Black Watch). At the time of entering theatre of war 'France', Alfred (regimental number 622) was a Private soldier holding the appointment of 'Bugler'. On 15 March 1916, Alfred's battalion amalgamated with 4/Black Watch, to form 4/5th Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Territorial Force, at which time he was renumbered No. 240048, and was still holding the rank of 'Private'. On his return to Montrose, Alfred, took over the family business as watchmaker & jeweller. On 23 January 1925, Alfred married Lavinia Tevendale in, Montrose. The couple had one daughter. In later years, Alfred Aitken, became a local publican, and together with his wife ran the 'Golf Inn', a public house located in Montrose - and still extant in 2021. Alfred William Aitken is recorded as having died in Montrose, Scotland, sometime during 1977 Sold together with a quantity of hard-copy research A group of considerable regimental, Great War and local 'Montrose' history interest to a 'Teenager Jock' Condition: GVF

An India 'Quetta Earthquake' C.I.E. medal group of 8: Lieutenant-Colonel James Cairns, C.I.E., O.B.E., C.St.J., Medical Corps, Auxiliary Force India, late Royal Army Medical Corps - The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire. (C.I.E.) neck badge gold and enamel - The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) 1st type 'Military Division' - Order of St. John. Commander's (C.St.J.) neck badge pre-1936 issue - British War Medal. Silver issue (Major J.Cairns.) - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Coronation Medal 1937 - Efficiency Decoration. GVI 'India' (Major (Hony.Lt.-Col.). J. Cairns, A.F. (Med.Corps)) - Service Medal of St.John (2263 Asst/Commr J Cairns No1 Dis India SJABO 1938) Note: The CIE riband with neck clips 'as-worn' is miniature size only, and now fragmented. The reverse fo the O.B.E. is hallmarked London 1919, and the top-bar 'India' on ED with reverse pin and clasp fititngs removed to facilitate mounting of the medals Important: The Orders and medals confirmed as under where known; - C.I.E.: London Gazette 1 January 1936 - O.B.E.: London Gazette 12 September 1919 - C.St.J.: London Gazette 3 January 1936 - E.D.: Gazette of India 3 June 1939 Lieutenant Colonel James Cairns was a native of Glasgow, Scotland, where he was born on 12 July 1885. James was educated at Allan Glen's School, Glasgow, and the University of Glasgow. A qualified Surgeon prior to the Great War, he practised as resident House Surgeon and Physician Royal at Victoria Infirmaries, Glasgow; Assistant to Professor of Anatomy; Resident Assistant Physician Knightswood and Ruchill Hospitals, Glasgow. During the Great War he was commissioned into the Royal Army Medical Corps, and served with the R.A.M.C. in India, for which his Medal Index Card confirms qualification and entitlement to the British War Medal only - in respect of his services in India during the Great War he was also appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. India. After WW1 he became Lieutenant Colonel in the Auxiliary Force Medical Corps. In 1919 he accepted the appointment of Assistant Medical Officer of Health, Bombay, and in March 1920, was appointed Principal Medical Officer of Health of the G.I.P. Railway, a post he held until 1927, when he became the Chief Medical Officer on the North Western Railway. He had been in charge of the No.1 District S.J.A.B. India since 1927, and during this period of office performed invaluable work for the Brigade in India. He was Chief Medical and Health Officer to the North-Western Railway of India and honorary president of the Punjab Branch of the British Medical Association. On the occasion of the Quetta Earthquake he was sent to Quetta in charge of the medical contingent which left Lahore fully equipped within a few hours of the disaster. He earned his C.I.E. for Quetta - as published in the London Gazette - and a rare instance of a C.I.E. gazetted for specific geographic service, as opposed to the usual general services awards. He died at Lahore, Punjab, India, on 16 December 1939 The medals swing-mounted. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with a variety of copied research, confirming all of above details Condition: GVF

An India and South Africa casualty group of 3: Sergeant K. McLeod, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - IGS 1895. Victorian & 3 clasps ?ROC? ?PF? 'Tirah? (3756, Pte K. McLeod, 1st Bn Gord Highrs) - QSA Medal. With 5 clasps ?CC' 'PA' 'DR' 'JO? 'BEL' (3756, Cpl. K. McLeod, Gordon Highrs) - Kings South Africa Medal with usual 2 dated clasps (3756, Cpl. K. McLeod, Gordon Highrs) Kenneth McLeod enlisted at Aberdeen for the Gordon Highlanders on 9 March 1891. A ?True Highlander? he had been born at Stornoway, Ross in 1869. On enlistment he was 22 years of age. After service with his battalion at the storming of the Malakand Pass in 1895, and subsequently in the Tirah campaign of 1898 where the regiment won undying fame for their gallantry at Dargai, the recipient was again in the thick of the fighting during the South African War where he took part in the famous Gordons battle at Doornkop, and was one of many which on that day, 29 May 1900, were to become battle-field casualties courtesy of a well aimed Boer ?Mauser?. It was for their unwavering gallantry in capturing the enemy positions at Doornkop that the then War Correspondent, Winston Churchill described the Gordons as ?The finest regiment in the world. ? Overseas service figured prominently in the career of Kenneth McLeod. He spent 6 years and 235 days in India; 51 days in Egypt, and 2 years and 348 days in South Africa. By the time he had left the Army he had ?Qualified at the School of Musektry, Hythe?, attained a Second Class Cetitifcate of Education, and passed a course in Chiropody! Kenneth McLeod was discharged from the Army on 20 May 1910 aged 41 years, in consequence of being found medically unfit for further service. He had by that time completed 19 years and 80 days service. At time of discharge his intended place of residence was given as 23, Nellfield Place Aberdeen . His conduct and character with the colours being described in the highest approbation as ?Exemplary? With copied set of service papers Condition: GVF

An India and Volunteer Medical Services group of 3: Mrs Margaret Owens (nee Bayes) - Kaisar-I-Hind. GVI issue 3rd class, bronze breast badge with integral brooch-bar - The Order of St. John of Jerusalem. Serving Sister?s silver & enamel breast badge - Voluntary Medical Services Medal. With 'Geneva Cross' bar (Margaret Bayes) Margaret Bayes was born in Irchester, Northamptonshire, England circa 1883, and subsequently moved with her family to Bedford, where she was living with her Mother and sisters at 3, Chaucer Road, Bedford, in 1911. United Kingdom on-line 'Immigration' lists of incoming passengers records for 1938 show that a Margaret Bayes, aged 55 years, and a permanent resident of 'India & Ceylon', embarked at Colombo on the British India Steamship Company's ship S.S. Mulbera on a voyage to the United Kingdom, where she disembarked at London, on 19 June 1938 - her intended temporarary residence in the United Kingdom being, 6 Rothsay Gardens, Bedford. Margaret subsequently returned to India, where, on 9 November 1939, she married Joseph Hubert Owens, C.I.E., M.B.E., at 'The Church of Redemption', New Delhi, India. At the time of her marriage she was 56 years of age, and her husband, who was 52 years of age, was holding the appointment of Deputy Director General of Postal Services, India. Joseph Owens, held both the C.I.E and M.B.E., and during the Great War had earned a Mention-in-Despatches and a 1914-15 Star trio for his services as a Second Lieutenant with the Postal R.E. - his Medal Index Card also shows that he had in his junior years held an appointment as Superintendent of Post Offices in Assam, India The group mounted in the court-style. The reverse of the mounting bar with hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

An India Volunteers campaign and long service group of 6: Lieutenant Charles A. Perry, I.S.O., Assam Valley Light Horse - Imperial Service Order, GV issue. Reverse bearing hallmarks - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut C.A.S. Perry) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut C.A.S. Perry) - Coronation 1902 Medal, bronze issue - Indian Volunteer Forces Officers Decoration, GV (Lt. C. A S Perry, 6th Assam Valley Lt. Horse) - Volunteer Force Long Service Medal. GV issue (Serjt C.A.S. Perry, Assam Valley Lt. Horse) Important: The original integral top brooch bar with pin is fitted on upper riband of the Indian Volunteer Forces Officers Decoration The award of the Imperial Service Order was published in London Gazette OF 3 June 1933. ?For unassuming and efficient work for nearly 30 years in the post of Registrar of the Public Works Department Secretariat which has been specially noted on by a succession of Chief Engineers and Secretaries to Government in the Public Works Department?. Charles Alfred Stanley Perry served in the East Coast Volunteer Rifles. As a Lance-Sergeant he was part of the Indian Volunteer Coronation Contingent, for which services he received the Coronation Medal in bronze. Latterly in the Assam Valley Light Horse he was awarded the Volunteer Long Service Medal as a Serjeant, the award being notified in the I.A.O. No. 521 of September 1912. Perry was granted a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Assam Valley Light Horse on 1 July 1914 and was promoted to Lieutenant on 1 February 1917. In January 1918 he was appointed a 2nd Lieutenant in the I.A.R.O. He served in the Supply and Transport Corps from 31 January 1918 and was with 8 (Lucknow) Divisional Supply Company. He was advanced to Lieutenant, I.A.R.O., in January 1919. Perry was then awarded the Indian Volunteer Forces Officers? Decoration, published in the Gazette of India of 21 May 1921. He resigned his commission from the I.A.R.O. on 1 May 1922 In civilian life, prior to the Great War, he was Superintendent of the Public Works Secretariat of Assam. After the war he was Registrar. In 1933 Perry was appointed a Companion of the Imperial Service Order in his capacity as Registrar, Public Works Department, Assam Secretariat The medals sold with file of various copied research confirming all of above details The group professionally \'court mounted\' by Spink, and retaining a stout long brass pin to reverse of mounting bar Condition: Minor enamel wear on ISO otherwise GVF

An Indian 'Mountain Gunner's' Great War era multiple campaign medal group of 4: Jemadar Akbar Ali, 37th Pack Battery, late 117th Pack Battery and 27th Mountain Battery, Indian Army - 1914-15 Star (No. 529 Havr. Akbar Ali, 27 / Mtn. By.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (529 Jemdr Akabar Ali, 117 P. Bty.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Jemdr. Akbar Ali, 117 P. Bty.) - IGS 1908. GV 'Afghanistan NWF 1919' (Jemdr. Akbar Ali, 37 / Pack Batty.) Note: The recipient started the Great War holding N.C.O. rank of Havildar (Sergeant) and during the course of the war was appopinted a Viceroy Commissioned Officer (V.C.O.) holding the rank of Jemadar The 27th Mountain Battery served extensively in East Africa during the Great War Condition: VF

An Indian Air Force Officers group of 5: 8835 Flight Lieutenant D. Veeraraghavan, Indian Air Force - Samar Seva Star 1965 (8835 Fg Offr D. Veeraraghavan, I.A.F.) - Raksha Medal 1965 (8835 Fg Offr D. Veeraraghavan, I.A.F.) - Sangram Medal 1971 (8835 Flt. Lt. D. Veeraraghavan, I.A.F.) - Armed Forces 20 Years Long Service Medal (this un-named as issued) - Armed Forces 9 years Long Service Medal (8835 Flt. Lt. D. Veeraraghavan, I.A.F.) The group mounted court style, and almost certainly \'as worn\' by the recipient. The group having a brass pin to reverse of the mounting bar. Note a \'riband\' only is worn to denote entitlement to a 25th Anniversary of Indepependence Medal - a medal likely never subsequently issued, or received by the recipient, as the mounting bar shows no indication of a medal ever having been worn in the group here offered for sale. Note: None issuance of medals, and or issuance of \'un-named\' medals is a common occurrence in post independence medal groups. Condition: VF

An Indian Army 'Battle for Hong Kong' Far East Prisoner of War gallantry and campaign service group of 5: Company Havildar-Major Amir Ali, B.E.M., 5th Battalion 7th Rajput Regiment - British Empire Medal. (Military) GVI first issue (9797 C.H.M. Amir Ali, 7th Rajput Regt.) - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Important: The award of the British Empire Medal was published in the London Gazette issue of 27 June 1946. The award preamble stating; Quote, In recognition of gallant and distinguished services whilst a prisoner of war Unquote Note: 5/7 Rajput Regiment saw no campaign service in the period 1920-1940, and were not entitled to any pre-war campaign medals for service in that period 5/7 Rajput Regiment were one of two Indian Army infantry regiments deployed to Hong Kong on garrison duty, having arrived there in October 1940. By the time of the start of the Pacifc War, 5/7 Rajput comprised 875 'all-ranks'. By virtue of being deployed as one of the battalions to defend and fight on the mainland Kowloon Peninsula - the frontline of the British defence - ,the Rajputs were early-on during the battle for Hong Kong heavily engaged in fighting the Japanese invaders. Indeed the Rajputs, were the last British Empire troops to leave the mainland when Kowloon was evacuated on 13 December 1941. Their respite however, was brief, as when the Japanese launched their invasion of Hong Kong island on the evening of 18 December, it was against the Rajput defences located along the North Shore and at North Point that they landed. The gallant Rajputs were overwhelmed, and the regiment virtually ceased to exist. They had fought valiantly. 5/7 Rajput suffered the heaviest casualty losses amongst the defending force. During the Battle for Kong Kong the regiment had lost 156 x killed in action or died of wounds, 113 x missing, and 193 x wounded! Existing records of the Indian General Hospital show that Amir Ali was being treated for sickness at the IGH on 21 December 1941, and so was a survivor - and possibly injured - during the earlier fighting referred to. On 25 December 1941, he became a Prisoner of War of the Japanese, and was incarcerated for the remainder of the war in Hong Kong POW camps Note: Captain Ansari - an officer of 5/7 Rajput - who was executed by the Japanese, was decorated with a posthumous George Cross for his sustained bravery and contempt for his captors while a Prisoner of War For their services in the Second World War, the soldiers of 5/7 Rajput who served in Hong Kong were as a battalion entitled to a Pacific Star quartet of campaign medals - which in the case of the Punjabi Muslim soldiers like Amir Ali who returned to their homes in what became Pakistan, their campaign medals were all un-named as issued The medals mounted in the court-style. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About GVF

An Indian Army 'Commanding Officers' multi medal group of 10: Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Andrew Brigg's, O.B.E. late 1st Battalion 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force), Indian Army - Officer of the Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.). Second type (Military Division) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt. R. A. Briggs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut. R. A. Briggs.) - IGS 1908. GV with 2 clasps 'Waz 21-24' 'NWF 1930-1' (Capt. R. A. Briggs, 1-5. R.G.R.) - IGS Medal 1936. Clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-1939' (Maj. R.A. Briggs, 1-5 R.G.R.) - The 1939-45 Star - The Africa Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Nepal: Order of Gorkha Dakshin Bahu. Commanders neck badge Note: Upper clasp lugs clipped and clasp backstraps removed to facilitate court-mounting Important: O.B.E. was published in The London Gazette issue of 1 January 1947 Robert Andrew Briggs joined the 3rd Battalion Sherwood Foresters on 7 August 1915, and subsequently expereinced active service with that regiment on the 'Western Front' during the Great War, including service on the Somme where in November 1916 he was 'Wounded-in-Action'. In 1917 he transferred to the Indian Army, being posted to 1st Battalion 5th Gurkha Rifles, which battalion he remained in service with through to July 1943, including tenure as Commanding Officer. From July 1943, 'Briggo' took over command of the Regimental Centre of 5th Gurkha Rifles. While serving with 1/5 R.G.R., Robert served in no less than 5 x Frontier Campaigns, while climbing through the ranks of Adjutant, Company Commander and Commanding Officerh latter capacity he took 1/5 R.G.R. overseas to Iraq in 1941 Sold together with; - Portrait photo of recipient wearing uniform of 5 R.G.R. with all 10 x medal ribands on tunic - 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) Newsletter. 1st May 1978 with obituaries - Extracts from the Selection Board Report on the recipient 'Above Average' - Letter from The Gurkha Welfare Trust to the recipients niece The medals professionally contemporary court-mounted (Spink), and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting brooch retaining the stout long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Mostly GVF

An Indian Army 'Regimental Commanding Officers' campaign pair: Colonel Andrew Pennell Williamson, Colonel Commandant, 25th Cavalry (Frontier Force) - Afghanistan Medal 1878-80. No clasp (Lt. A.P. Williamson. 11th Ben: N: I:) - IGS 1895. EdVII issue 'Waziristan 1901-02' (Lt.Col: A. P. Williamson 5th Pjb Cavy) Important: Both medals and clasp are confrmed as entitled in the respective medal rolls, reference L/MIL/5/117 (for the Afghanistan Medal) and WO 100/75 (for the IGS 1895) Note: The 5th Punjab Cavalry were re-titled 25th Cavalry (Frontier Force) in 1903 Andrew Pennell Williamson - almost certainly an Irishman - was edcuated at Trinity College, Dublin. He was commissioned Sub Lieutenant in the 18 Foot (Royal Irish Regiment) on 11 February 1875, transferring to the Bengal Staff Corps in January 1879. Interestingly his 'Statement of Service' shows that while still an Officer of the 18th Royal Irish Regiment - and beforfe he was transferred to the Bengal Staff Corps - he was employed on 'Famine Duty Madras' between 24 September 1877 to 11 April 1878. During the Second Afghanistan War 1878-1880, he served on attachment with the 11th Bengal Infantry between March 1879 and June 1880. As part of the Kurram Valley Field Force, the 11th served in the Chakmani and Zaimusht Expedition. After the Afghnaistan War, William returned to regimental duty with the 5th Punjab Cavalry, which regiment in 1903 became the 25th Cavalry (Frontier Force). He was promoted Lieutenant-Colonel 26 April 1898, and then to Colonel on 11 February 1904. During the 'Waziristan' campaign of 1901-02, he was the senior-most officer of his regiment present - and uncommon to find campaign medals on the market named to the rank of Commanding Officers of Indian Cavalry Regiments (only 8 x British Officers of the 5th Punjab Cavalry are listed on the respective medal roll) Sold together with various copied research including 'Statement of Services' 1877-1881, and medal roll entry pages for both the Afghanistan and IGS 1895 medals Condition: Edge nicks otherwise about VF

An Indian Army ?Baluchistan 1920? gallantry and campaign medal group of 4: Subadar-Major & Honorary Captain Ali Beg, Sardar Bahadur, O.B.I., I.D.S.M., 3rd Battalion 15th Punjab Regiment late 1st Battalion 22nd Punjabis, Indian Army - IDSM. GV first type (Subdr. Ali Beg, 1/22/Pjbs) - IGSM 1895. Silver 'PF 97-98' Malakand' 'Tirah' (4316 Sepoy Alibaz, 22d Pjb. Infy.) - IGS 1908. EDVII 'NWF 1908' 'Afghanistan NWF 1919' (4316 Naick Ali Beg, 22d Pjbis.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Subdr. Ali Beg, 1-22 Pjbis.) The recipient is confirmed as having been awarded the following decorations per the dates shown; 1. Order of British india: Awarded 2 January 1926 2. Indian Distinguished Service Medal: G.G.O. No. 23 of 1920 for service in Baluchistan 3. Mention-in-Despatches: G.G.O. No. 1846 of 1920 for service in Baluchistan. Ali Beg joined the Indian Army on 17 September 1895. Was appointed a Jemadar in April 1911 and Subadar in April 1916. Served on the N.W. Frontier of India, 1897-98 at the relief of Malakand, operations in Bajour, Mohmand; Tirah 1897-98; on the N.W. Frontier of India 1902 - operations against the Darwesh Khel Waziris; on the N.W. Frontier of India 1908; The War of 1914-21 - Operations in Mesopotamia, 1914-17. Persian Gulf 1917-18; Afghanistan, N.W.F. 1919. For his post-war services in 'Baluchistan' he earned a brace of honours, being awarded both an Indian Distinguished Service Medal and a Mention-in-Despatches. Subadar-Major Ali Beg, and by then the senior-most Viceroy's Commissioned Officer was further rewarded with the award of a well merited Order of British India (1st Class) and title 'Sardar Bahadur' in 1926 Condition: About VF

An Indian Army Brigadier\'s Second World War \'Teignmouth Air Raid Precaution services M.B.E. group of 4: Brigadier Joseph Morrison, M.B.E. Teignmouth Civil Defence, late Royal Artillery, British Indian Army - Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Civil). 2nd type breast badge - British War Medal. Silver (Maj. J. Morrison) - Defence Medal (J. Morrison) - Coronation Medal 1953 Note: The Defence Medal is named in the impressed 'Boots’ style M.B.E. award notice was published in the London Gazette 11 June 1943. The official recommendation is quoted below: Quote, ‘Brigadier Joseph Morrison (retired, Indian Army), Air Raid Precautions Officer and Officer-in-charge Report Centre, Civil Defence Service, Teignmouth. Since the outbreak of war Brigadier Morrison has given his whole time to the administration, training and direction of the A.R.P. services at Teignmouth, and has been successful in raising an organisation of outstanding merit. The Teignmouth services have been called upon to deal with many enemy raids in their own town as well as to undertake duty in reinforcement of the Civil Defence services at Exeter and Plymouth when raids have taken place at those cities. Brigadier Morrison’s coolness and imperturbability during the progress of air raids has been an example to all serving under him.’ Unquote. Joseph Morrison was born on 10 December 1877, and was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery on 17 March 1900; Lieutenant, 3 April 1901; Captain, 30 March 1911; Major, 16 October 1915. He served in Aden, 1903-04, during operations in the interior, and with the Indian Army in India during the Great War. Sold with confirmation of single British War Medal issued by the Government in India, and of the Coronation 1953 as Representative of the Officers’ Association, Teignmouth British Legion Reference 'Frontier and Overseas Expeditions from India, Volume 6' for details of the 'Aden Operations' 1903 - the artillery present being from the 10th (Abbottabad Mountain Battery) of the Indian Army (at the time named 30th Mountain Battery), and 2 x 7 Pdr's drawn by camels and manned by R.G.A. from Aden. The force was later supplemented by No 6 British Mountain Battery (6 x 10 Pdr guns) The Voluntary War Work badge awarded to the recipient's wife, is being offered separately see code 21984 Son Killed-in-Action: Lieutenant-Commander William Brabazon Robert Morrison R.N. (1911-1944), Commanding Officer of H.M.S. Janues (since 16 June 1943) was 'Killed-in-Action' on 1944. off Anzio Beachhead, Italy, when H.M.S. Janus was destroyed and sunk, after being hit by a German bomb. Of the crew (the ship had a complement of 183) only 80 survived the attack & sinking. On 20 January 1944, H.M.S. Janus was involved in the allied amphibious landings at, Anzio, Italy. On 23 January, H.M.S. Janus (Lt.Cdr. William Brabazon Robert Morrison, RN) was hit by a flying bomb. The loss of the 'Janus' was a sad blow. She and H.M.S. Jervis had fired over 500 rounds of 4.7", of the first two days of Anzio, a figure typical of many destroyers which indicated the enormous amount of help given by these ships during those critical days in Italy. For his services during 'Operation Shingle' (Anzio Landings), Lieutenant-Commander William Brabazon Robert Morrison, R.N., was awarded a posthumous 'Mention-in-Despatches' (London Gazette 9 May 1944). For his services during the Second World War. Lt-Cdr W.B.R. Morrison, R.N., is known to have been entitled to below following medals: - The 1939-1945 Star - The Atlantic Star - The Italy Star - War Medal (with Mention-in-Despatches 'Oakleaf' emblem) Condition: EF

An Indian Army British Officer's campaign, long service and 'Independence' group of 7: Major Thomas Henry Northey, Indian Army Ordnance Corps late Royal Artillery - IGS Medal 1908. GV 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (1414147 Bmbr. T.H. Northey, R.A) - 1939/45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC Medal. GVI 1st type with bar 'India' (S-SJT., T.H. Northey. I.A.O.C.) - India: Independence Medal 1947 (OS-426 T/MAJ. T.H. Northey) Important: The recipient is confirmed as having qualified and received his IGS Medal and clasp while serving with 1st Indian D.A.C. R.A., the medal being issued to him on 29 September 1934 (See the respective Medal Roll signed at Cambellpore, India on 18 February 1934, viz WO 100/494) Thomas Henry Northey was born on 30 January 1906. A native of Devonport, Hampshire, England, he enlited for service with the Royal Artillery on 26 April 1920, described as a schoolboy and aged only 14 years and 4 months Emergency commission, Indian Army Ordnance Corps as Lieutenant & Assistant Commissary 2 June 1942. In April 1944 & December 1945 Indian Army Lists he is shown as a Temporary Captain & Deputy Commissary. He served in the Indian Ordnance Inspection Section (Engineering) as an Assistant Inspector of Engineering. In the April 1948 Indian Army List, under the Special List British Service Officers Serving in India (he is one of 42 x IAOC officers listed) as I.A.O.C., Northey, (W. S. Capt & Ty. Maj.) T. H. In the January 1952 Army List (correct to 15/11/51) he is still listed on the Special List British Service (Ex-Indian Army Departments) suggesting he was still in India in 1951 The medals mounted in the swing-style and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The medals hanging from contemporary ribands and the mounting bar retaining the original hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: VF

An Indian Army British Officers campaign group of 7: Colonel William Myers MacLeod, 10th Baluch Regiment, late 31st Lancers Indian Army - 1914-15 Star (Capt W.M. Macleod, 31/Lncrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Maj. W.M. Macleod) - Interallied Victory Medal. This with an MID emblem on riband (Maj. W.M. Macleod) - GSM 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Iraq' (Lt.Col. W.M. Macleod) - IGS 1908. GV first issue 'Waziristan 1921-24' (Maj. W.M. Macleod. 4-10 Baluch R.) - Defence Medal - 1911 Delhi Durbar Medal Note: The backstrap of clasp on IGS removed to facilitate court-mounting. The awards of the MID and Delhi Durbar Medal unconfirmed William Myers Macleod was born 16 March 1878 at Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland, the son of John Macleod, I.S.O. His promotions following attendance at RMC Sandhurst were in order; - Unattached List, Indian Army 22/1/1898 - Indian Staff Corps 2/4/1899 - Lieutenant 19/3/1901 - Captain 22/1/1907 - Major 1/9/1915 - T/Lt-Col 1/1/1919 to 14/10/1921 - Lt-Colonel 3/8/1923 - Colonel (Brevet) 1/1/1927 - (Unemployed List 3/8/1927 to 30/9/1927) - Colonel 1/1/1927 (Confirmed 1/10/1927) Posted as a Squadron Officer, 1st (Duke of Connaught's Own) Bombay Lancers, 31st May 1901 ? the regiment became the 31st (Duke of Connaught's Own) Lancers in 1903 Married on the 19th January 1915 Evelyn Charlotte Batty, widow of Captain H. E. J. Batty, I. M. S., daughter of Captain E. O. Crichton, R. N. at St James, Piccadilly He was promoted to Lt-Col commanding 5th Battalion 10th Baluch Regiment from 3/8/1923 to 4/3/24 then 10th Battalion, 10th Baluch Regiment based at Karachi from 5/3/1924 to 2/8/1927. After a few months on the unemployed list he was appointed, on 1/10/1927, to be GSO 1 on the staff of the Directorate of Military Training at the Headquarters, Army in India. He was subsequently appointed on 14/3/1929, to be the Embarkation Commandant (graded AQMG) at Bombay, as position he held until retirement Interestingly and sadly he was the chief mourner at the funeral on 24 July 1931 of his nephew, Lieutenant George Hext 4/8 Punjab Regiment at Bombay. See Roger Perkins book ?The Punjab Mail Murder. The story of an Indian Army Officer? (1986). Lieutenant George Ramsey Hext , 2nd battalion 8th Punjab Regiment was murdered on the Punjab mail train, 23rd July 1931. This murder caused a sensation being linked to the Indian nationalist cause. On 24 July, Lt Hext was buried in Sewri Cemetery, Bombay, with full military honours. Lieutenant Hext?s, Major John Edward Hext was an officer of the 31st DCO Lancers and a brother officer of W. M. Macleod, who became his brother in law when he married his sister Catherine Gordon Macleod. Major J. E. Hext died of wounds received in Mesopotamia back in India in November 1922. When his son was buried in July 1931, the chief mourner, the Officer Commanding Bombay District was, by chance, Colonel W. M. MacLeod, his uncle In 1940, Colonel Macleods address was Findon Manor, Findon, Worthing, Sussex. He died 27th June 1952 at Newton Abbot Hospital, late of 1 Bouverie Mansions, Folkstone, leaving his wife Eve Medals mounted court-style on older ribands, the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and casp fittings Condition: VF

An Indian Army British Officers Far East Prisoner of War Group of 6: Colonel Charles Vincent Douglas Rose, Indian Medical Service late Royal Army Medical Corps, Royal Air Force & Royal Artillery - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. C.V.D. Rose) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut. C.V.D. Rose) - IGS Medal 1908. GV type II 'North West Frontier 1935' (Major. C.V.D. Rose. I.M.S.) - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - War Medal Important: Confirmed 'Wouned-in-Action' during the Great War, and later a Far East Prisoner of War, 1942 Charles Vincent Douglas Rose was born 2 November 1897 at Southport, Lancashire, England. He attended University College, London (Medical Student) and served in London Officer Training Corps. Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant Royal Field Artillery (Special Reserve) 10 September 1916 from Officer Cadet Unit (London Gazette 23/09/16). Promoted Lieutenant 10 March 1918. Served in France & Flanders from 27 December 1916 until June 1917 and from May 1918 to January 1919. He was 'Wounded-in-Action' and invalided in June 1917; invalided again in Jan 1919 M.R.C.S. & L. R. C. P. 1922 from University College, London. Commissioned Royal Air Force (Medical Branch) November 1922. Transferred to Royal Army Medical Corps as Captain 16 February 1928. Served India 1929-1933 (Ferozapore 1931, Razmak 1932). Transferred to Indian Medical Service on the 14 February 1933 as a Major. Posted to Indian Military Hospital, Nowshera 17 August 1934. Served on the North West Frontier in the Loe Agra Operations from February to April 1935 (medal and clasp). Promoted Lieutenant-Colonel 25 April 1939 Officer Commanding 20th Combined General Hospital in Malaya and Singapore. Formed in 1940, 20th Combined General Hospital embarked for Malaya Command in June 1941 and subsequently posted to Taiping in Perak - being in a forward area, this unit had to suffer the long retreat back to Singapore December 1941-January 1942. Lieutenant-Colonel Rose became a Prisoner-of-War when the British Army surrendered at Singapore on 15 January 1942. Transferred to the Special List (ex-Indian army) in August 1947. Retired 13 August 1948 as Honorary Colonel. His name still appeared in the Medical Directory as late as 1959. He is reported to have died on 1 January 1960 Note: The first three campaign medals mounted in the 'swing-style' and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The medals hanging on contemporary silk ribands and the mounting bar retaining it's original long hinged pin and casp fittings. The Second World War medal loose as issued Condition: GVF

An Indian Army campaign and long service medal group of 5: Naik Nand Lal, Jammu & Kashmir Rifles Regiment - India: Raksha Medal 1965 (127541 Rfn. Nand Lal, J.&K. Rif.) - India: Sangram Medal (1971 Indo-Pak War): 127541 Nk Nand Lal Jak Rif.) - India: Sainya Seva Medal (Clasp; Bengal-Assam): 127541 Rfn. Nand Lal, Jakrif). - India: 25th Anniversary of Independence Medal 1947-72: 127541 Nk Nand Lal Jak Rif.) - India: Armed Forces 9 Year Long Service Medal (127541 L-Nk. Nand Lal, J&K Rif.) The recipient was serving as a Naik (Corporal) with the Jammu & Kashmir Rifles Regiment The medals court-mounted for display in the correct Indian Army order of precedence Condition: VF

An Indian Army campaign and post Independence 'Meritorious Service; medal group of 3: Havildar Balwant Singh, Army Medical Corps, late Indian Hospital Corps - IGS Medal 1908. GV 2nd type 'NWF 1935' (NR-1329 Resvt. Balwant Singh, I.H.C.) - IGS Medal 1936. With clasp 'NWF 1936-37' (NR-1329 Sepoy Balwant Singh, I.H.C.) - Republic of India: Meritorious Service Medal (NR-1329 Hav. (M-O). Balwant Singh, A.M.C.) Note: The Indian Army Medical Corps was formed in 1943, by the amalgamation of the Indian Medical Service (I.M.S.), the Indian Medical Department (I.M.D.) and the Indian Hospital and Nursing Corps. Post Independence, the service was restyled Army Medical Corps The medals mounted for display on a cloth backed board Condition: VF

An Indian Army Great War campaign medal pair to a Jat Hindu soldier: Sepoy Debi Sahai 1st Battalion 6th Jat Light Infantry The pair of medals comprise: - British War Medal. Silver issue (1804 Sepoy. Debi Sahai. 1-6 Jat. L. Inf.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1804 Sepoy. Debi Sahai. 1-6 Jat. L. Inf.) The recipient was by class and faith a Jat Hindu, who served as a Sepoy (Private) with the 1st Battalion 6th Jat Light Infantry - a \'Jat Class\' regiment of the Indian Army In respect of the outstanding services performed by the 6th Jat Light Infantry during the Great War, in France & Flanders, Mesopotamia and the Third Afghan War, the regiment the 1st Battalion of the regiment was bestowed the \'Royal\' honorific title in 1921, when it became 1st Battalion 6th Royal Jat (Light) Infantry. In 1922 the battalion was amalgamated with other \'Jat\' class regiments at which time it was restyled as 1st Royal Battalion (LI) 9th Jat Regiment Condition: GVF

An Indian Army Great War and Frontier campaign service group of 3: Sepoy Jahan Dad, 2nd Battalion 19th Punjabis - British War Medal. Silver issue (1699 Sepoy Jahan Dad, 2-19 Pjbs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1699 Sepoy Jahan Dad, 2-19 Pjbs.) - IGS 1908. GV first type \'Waziristan 1921-24\' (1699 Sepoy Jahan Dad, 2-19 Pjbs.) Note: The Interallied Victory Medal is officially re-named 2/19 Punjabis were a Great War raised battalion (1917) and served overseas with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force Condition: VF

An Indian Army Great War campaign group of 3: Headsman Mohd Sadik Supply and Transport Corps, Indian Army - 1914-15 Star (KCH-132 H-Man Mohd Sadik, S.T.C.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (KCH-132 HDS-M Mohd Sadik, S & T.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (KCH-132 HDS-M Mohd Sadik, S & T.C.) Note, the star looks to have trace of over-strike or official correction on numeral '2' (see pic). The BWM has officially corrected unit, and a bazaar wallah's silver file mark across part of the number (see pics), but number digits are all still legible. There are no corrections on the Interallied Victory Medal, and only a test mark after the unit name Almost certainly the rank/trade denotes Headman or Headsman in the Supply and Transport Corps Condition: VF

An Indian Army Great War campaign medal pair: Bearer Fazal Din, Army Bearer Corps, Indian Army - British War Medal. Silver issue (2948 Br. Fazal Din. A.B. Cps.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2948 Br. Fazal Din. A.B. Cps.) Note: Single letter 'R' in rank on the BWM over-struck, and as issued The recipient was an Indian non-combatAnt perfomring the trade of 'Bearer' (Stretcher Bearer / Dooly Bearer) while serving with the Army Bearer Corps of the Indian Army Note: Units of the A.B.C. served extensively overseas during the Great War, in most theatres where the Indian Army were actively deployed Condition: About VF

An Indian Army Infantryman's Great War campaign medal group of 3: Havildar Bahadur Khan, 108th Infantry, Indian Army - 1914-15 Star (No.886 Havr. Bahadur Khan, 108 Infy.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (886 Havr. Bahadur Khan, 108 Infy.) - Interallied Victory Medal (886 Havr. Bahadur Khan, 108 Infy.) During the Great War the 108th Infantry saw overseas service in Aden, Muscat and Mesopotamia. In 1922 the 108th Infantry was restyled as 3rd Battalion 4th Bombay Grenadiers The recipient served as a Havildar (Sergeant) during the Great War Condition: VF

An Indian Army inter-wars campaign pair: Havildar Sheo Lal Ram 2nd Battalion 123rd Rifles - IGS 1908. GV first issue 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (785 Nk. Shivlal Ram, 2/123/Rifles) - General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue 'Iraq' (785 Hvldr Sheo Lal Ram 2-123 Rifles) Reference the respective medal roll for the GSM 1918 (WO 100 G46/456) the recipient is confirmed therein as being entitled to the medal and clasp for service in Iraq Condition: VF

An Indian Army multi-clasp campaign and long service group of 3: Sepoy Sahib Din 27th Punjab Infantry - IGS 1854 Medal. Silver issue, with four x clasps 'Burma 1885-7' 'Burma 1887-89' 'Samana 1891' 'Hazara 1891' (2259 Sepoy Sahib Din, 27th Bengal Infy.) - IGS 1895 Medal. EdVII Waziristan 1901-02' (2259 Sepoy Sahib Din, 27th Pjb. Infy.) - Indian Military LSe&GC Medal. EDVII issue (2259 Sepoy Sahib Din, 27th Pjb. Infy.) Note: The IGS 1854 with re-fixed claw and clasps arranged in reverse chronological order 'top down' as expected. The clasps on the IGS 1854 having typical unofficial 'bazaar-wallah' riveting A scarce and rather splendid campaign and long service group combinbation to the Indian Army - the 27th Punjabis being the only 'infantry' regiment of the Indian Army to qualify for all four of the clasps to the IGS 1854 in the period 1885-1891 The medals mounted in the swing-style suspended from a mounting brooch, this latter retaining it's long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Refixed claw on IGS 1854 otherwise VF

An Indian Army Officer's 'Jubaland' and Great War campaign medal group of 6: Lieutenant-Colonel Walter James Henry Hunter, 117th Mahrattas late 16th Bombay Infantry, Indian Army - AGS 1902. Silver issue with clasp 'Jubaland' (Capt: W.J.H. Hunter, 16/Bombay Inf) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lt.Col. W.J.H. Hunter) - Interallied Victory Medal. With MID oakleaves (Lt.Col. W.J.H. Hunter.) - GSM 1918. GV first type with clasp 'S. Persia' (Lt.Col. W.J.H. Hunter) - Defence Medal - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue Important: For all medal except the Defence Medal (the medal rolls not yet in the public domain) we can confirm the awards as under; 1. AGS 1902 medal: Ref medal roll WO 100/91 2. British War Medal: Ref Medal Index Card 3. Interallied Victory Medal: Ref Medal Index Card 4. Mention-in-Despatches: London Gazette 3 February 1920, for 'South Persia' 5. GSM 'S.Persia': Ref medal roll WO 100/G53/463 signed and dated 25 September 1923 6. Delhi Durbar Medal 1911: Ref medal roll WO 100/400 Notes: - An estimated 1600 clasps awarded to all services. Of 8 British Officers with the 16th Bomaby Infantry only 6 were actually named to BO's of the 16th - The award of the GSM 'S. Persia' is unique to a British Officer of the 117th Mahrattas, and quite possibly to the regiment - Only 12 x Durbar Medals 1911 awarded to all-ranks of 117th Mahrattas, of which only three awarded to a British Officer, Hunter then a Major Walter James Henry Hunter, a native of St.Andrews, Fife, Scotland, was born there on 25 January 1871. He was the third generation of his family, like his father, Colonel Frederick Mercer Hunter, C.B., C.S.I., and grandfather Lieutenant-Colonel James Mercer, before him, to serve in the Indian Army. He was first commissioned on 13 August 1892. He first experienced active overseas servic e in 1901, when he participated in British East Africa he participated in the punitive expedition against the Ogaden Somalis in Jubaland. During the Great War he served with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in Egypt and Palestine between 28 November 1916 to 19 June 1917, and later served in Persia (Indian Army Field Force Bushire) 'from 24 September 1918'. For his services in South Persia, Lt-Col Hunter was awarded a 'Mention-in-Despatches' that was published in the London Gazette of 3 February 1920, and was in recognition of 'valuable services rendered with the Bushire Force in Persia during the period between 1st April 1918 to 31st March 1919. He was appointed Lieutenant-Colonel 18 March 1918 and retired from the Indian Army on 18 September 1922. Walter Hunter is recorded as having died at St.Andrews, Fife, Scotland on 22 March 1956 The medals all mounted in the swing-style and 'as-worn' by the recipient. Mounted on silk ribands suspended from a mounting bar that retains it's original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About GVF and better

An Indian Army Officers 17th \'Black Cat\' Division\'s \'Burma Theatre\' medal group of 4 with related insignia: The Reverend Michael Frederick Tayler, late Major 6th Battalion 7th Rajput Regiment, 17th \'Black Cat\' Indian Division, Indian Army - The 1939-1945 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Sold together with: - WW2 silk medal riband bar, comprising 'Burma Star' quartet stitched on buckram - Indian Army Identity Disc: Grey fibre named to (EC 5432 2nd Lt M.F. Tayler C of E) - Indian Army Identity Disc: Red fibre named to (EC 5432 2nd Lt M.F. Tayler C of E) - 17th 'Black Cat' Indian Division: Formation bade. Cloth - 7th Rajput Regiment: Shoulder title Michael Frederick Tayler, son of Leonard Frederick William Tayler (Purser, Merchant Navy, late Captain Royal Marines) & Olive Mary Tayler (nee Bale) was a native of Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, England, where he was born on 11 August 1920. At the time of the compilation of the National Register for England & Wales in 1939 Michael is recorded as residing at the Dunchurch-Winton Hall School, Warwickshire, England, (a preparatory & boarding school that closed its doors in 1993), where he lodged as an 'Assistant Master' in the school. During the Second World War, Michael served in India & Burma, where where he was posted to the 7th Rajput Regiment of the British Indian Army. He served in Burma, 1944-1945, with the 6th Battalion 7th Rajput Regiment (a battalion that had been raised at, Shelabagh, Madras Presidency, on 15 July 1940, and disbanded n January 1947) under higher formation of the distinguished 17th 'Black Cat' Indian Division, where, the Rajputs, served variously as Divisional Recce Battalion, and with 255th Tank Brigade. Michael's promotions & appointments during the Second World War were - 28 May 1942: First commissioned 'Second Lieutenant' - 28 Nov 1942: War Substantive Lieutenant - 10 Sep 1945: War Substantive Captain (& Temporary Major) Post-war, Michael took 'Holy Orders' and became a cleric (reference Crockford's). The Reverend Michael Frederick Tayler is recorded as having died at Winchester, Hampshire, England, sometime during the third quarter of 1992 The 4 x campaign medals are mounted in the swing-style. The medals suspended from original silk ribands on a mounting brooch which latter retains its long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: About EF

An Indian Army Officer\'s Great War medal pair: Lieutenant Alfred Thomas Trevor Bates, 1st Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lt. A. T. T. Bates.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lt. A. T. T. Bates.) Naming: The recipients extant Medal Index Card held and accessible at The National Archives, shows that the recipient was an Officer of 1/1 GR, and that his Great War medals (a pair only) was issued by the Indian Authorities Alfred Thomas Trevor Bates, eldest son of Frank Townsend Bates (a Civil Engineer, India) & Flenerza Alice Page Bates (nee Cooke) was born at Khanki, Punjab, India, on, 19 October 1896. Alfred was commissioned, when he passed out from Wellington Cadet College, India, as a 2nd Lieutenant effective from, 31 January 1918, at which time he was posted to the Indian Unattached List. On , 6 February 1918, he was accepted into the Indian Army from the IUL, on which date he was posted to the 1st Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles, with which unit, he subsequently served with the Egyptian Field Force, on war service in Palestine against the Ottoman Turkish Army, between 29 June to 31 October 1918, during the closing months of the Great War Alfred was appointed to Lieutenant on, 31 January 1919. The 1922 (January) Supplement to the IA List records him as being on the rolls of Company Officers of 2nd Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles, attached to the Burma Rifles. By the time of the April 1922 edition of the Indian Army List , Alfred is recorded stationed at Mandalay, Burma, on attachment with, 2nd Battalion 70th Burma Rifles. The 1939 National Register for England & Wales records Alfred (single) and resident at, Paddington, London, England, where he was employed as a Company Secretary /Cinema Films. Alfred is recorded as having died at, London, England, on, 23 May 1946. He bequeathed his estate to his younger brother, Frank Page Elton Bates, who was described as a 'Nurseryman', For other family medals being sold separately to the recipients father & brother, see stock codes 21848 & & 21902 Choice. The medals virtually uncirculated Condition: Pristine EF

An Indian Army Second World War multi campaign medal group of 6: Rifleman Pahal Sing Gurung, 4th Gurkha Rifles - India: Independence Medal 1947 (46489 Rfn. Pahal Sing Gurung, 4 G.R.) - 1939-45 Star (46489 Rfn. Pahal Sing Gurung, 4 G.R.) - Africa Star (46489 Rfn. Pahal Sing Gurung, 4 G.R.) - Italy Star (46489 Rfn. Pahal Sing Gurung, 4 G.R.) - Defence Medal (46489 Rfn. Pahal Sing Gurung, 4 G.R.) - War Medal (46489 Rfn. Pahal Sing Gurung, 4 G.R.) Important: The medals all with correct impressed naming as issued in post-independence India The recipient a Rifleman serving with 4th Gurkha Rifles, would almost certainly have been a member of 2nd Battalion 4th Gurkha Rifles, as that was the only battlaion of 4 GR to serve in both North Africa and then Italy during the Second World War The group mounted for display per the Indian order of precedence Condition: VF

An Indian Army \'Burma Star\' campaign group of 4: Naik Pars Ram 13th Frontier Force Rifles, Indian Army - 1939-45 Star (22009 NK. Paras Ram, F.F. Rif.) - Burma Star (22009 NK. Paras Ram, F.F. Rif.) - Defence Medal (22009 NK. Paras Ram, F.F. Rif.) - War Medal (22009 NK. Paras Ram, F.F. Rif.) Important: The medals all with correct impressed naming as issued in post-independence India Note: The Defence Medal missing the original ribbon cross suspension roller-pin, that has now been replaced with a wire hanger Recipient was a serving Naik (Corporal) with the 13th Frontier Force Rifles regiment of the Indian Army The group mounted in the court-style \'Indian Army\' style, and fitted with a mounting bar, this latter retaining the hinged pin and clasp fitting Condition: All the medals plated otherwise VF

An Indian Army \'End of War & Close of Empire\' medal group of 3: Sepoy Gopi Ram, 2nd Battalion Grenadiers, Indian Army late 2nd Battalion Frontier Force Rifles, British Indian Army - India: Independence Medal 1947 (40176 Sep. Gopi Chand, Grs.) - War Medal (2632189 Sep. Gopi Chand, Grs.) - GSM. GVI S.E.Asia 45-46 (2632189 Sep. Gopi Chand, 2nd Bn F.F.Rif) Note: The medals - all Calcutta Mint issues - are officially impressed, per the naming conventions adopted in India post-independence. The recipients unique 7 x digit Army serial number is in the block allocated to the 'Grenadiers' post independence The recipient was a Dogra Rajput of the Hindu faith, who prior to 1947, had served as a Sepoy (Private) firstly with 2nd Battalion Frontier Force Rifles, of the undivided British Indian Army, and secondly post-partition - with 2nd Battalion Grenadiers of the Indian Army At partition the then 'Indian Grenadiers' Regiment was allocated to India, with 3 x battalions of the Grenadiers receiving 'Dogra Rajputs' in transfer for their Hindustani Muslims who went to Pakistan. 1/Grenadiers received their Dogras from 5/Baluch, 2/Grenadiers received theirs from 2/Frontier Force Rifles & 4/Grenadiers received Dogras from 1/16 Punjab Condition: GVF

An Indian Army \'Tanks\' Second World War \'Burma\' campaign & Indian Independence medal group of 5: Sowar Ran Singh, Central India Horse, Indian Army, late 19th King George\'s Own Lancers, British Indian Army - India: Independence Medal 1947 (10118 Sowar Ran Singh C. I. Horse.) - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp (10118 Sowar Ran Singh C. I. Horse.) - The Burma Star (10118 Sowar Ran Singh C. I. Horse.) - Defence Medal (10118 Sowar Ran Singh C. I. Horse.) - War Medal (10118 Sowar Ran Singh C. I. Horse.) Naming: All medals are officially impressed \'Calcutta Mint\' issues - the Defence medal only with official correction (erasure between forename & surname) The recipient was an Indian soldier of Jat ethnicity and the Hindu faith, who, on 15 August 1947, was serving as a Sowar (Trooper) with the Central India Horse, an armoured unit of the Indian Army Note that the WW2 medals are named to the unit the recipient was serving at time of Indian Independence, and not the unit he served in during the Burma Campaign. The protocol for the naming of WW2 medals to Indian soldiers who had served in those regiments that had transferred to the Pakistan Army in 1947, but who had transferred for subsequent service in regiments of the Indian Army on, or after, 15 August 1947, was that their Second World War medals were named showing their service details and regiments that they served-in post independence, and not those used in the Second World War 19th K.G.O. Lancers: During the Second World War, the 19th Lancers, fully armoured and armed with American Sherman Tank\'s fought in the Burma Campaign 1944-1945, firstly with 50th Indian Tank Brigade in the Arakan region, and latterly in 1945 served under higher formation, 26th Indian Division, during the liberation of Rangoon. At the time of the partition of British India, the 19th Lancers were allocated to the Indian Army. Their Jat Rajput squadron was transferred to the Central India Horse, and their Sikh squadron was transferred to Skinner\'s Horse. In return the Punjabi Musalman squadron of the Central India Horse was transferred to the 19th Lancers The medals have been mounted on-card in the court-style for display A scarce medal group to an Indian Second World War \'Tankie\' Condition: About VF

An Indian campaign and 1903 Delhi Durbar group of 3: District Superintendent Alfred Hudleston Granville Close, Punjab Police, Indian Police Service - Delhi Durbar Medal 1903. Silver with integral silver buckle brooch on riband - Afghanistan Medal 1880. No clasp (Pol. Loc'l. Lt. A.H.G. Close. Trans.Dep.) - IGS Medal 1895. Silver 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' (Dist.Supdt. A.H.C. Close. Pjb.Police.) Note: The naming on the Afghanistan Medal has been officially re-engraved Important: The award of the 1903 Delhi Durbar Medal confirmed per the respective Delhi Durbar Medal Roll of 1903 (ref WO 100/399) wherein the recipient is shown as having been District Superintendent of Punjab Police in 1903, and was 1 of 31 gazetted Punjab Police officers to receive the medal Alfred Hudleston Granville Close, was destined like his father before him to serve in India. He was born 'At Sea' circa 1858, and is known to have retired from the Indian Police Service sometime between 1904-1911, as he is listed in the National Census of England and Wales in 1911, as a 'Retired Officer of Indian Police'. At the time of the 1911 Census he was residing at together with his wife, Beatrice Bingham Close, who was 38 years of age (born in Madras, India, and a British subject by parentage), at Springfield, Hawkhurst, Kent, England. Alfred died in retirement in France, on 19 October 1926, at which time he had been residing at 23 bis Rue de Balzal, Paris. His effects left to his wife were at the time valued at just over GBP 4,178 Pounds The medals mounted in the 'swing-style' and as-worn by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended from a hinged pin-back mounting brooch, this latter still retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

An Indian Cavalryman's 'South African War' campaign medal pair: Naik Sher Dil Khan, 7th Bombay Lancers, Indian Army - QSA Medal. Silver 'CC' 'OFS' Transvaal' (1056 Naik Sher Dil Khan. 7th Bombay Lcrs:) - KSA Medal 1902. With 2 x dated clasps (1056 Naik Sher Dil Khan. 7th Bombay Lcrs:) Important: Both medals and all clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls, reference WO 100/182 (QSA) compiled and signed at 'Glacis Castle Cape Town, South Africa' on 19 September 1901, and WO 100/369 (KSA) compiled and dated 11 February 1903 Recipient was a Naik (Corporal) serving with 7th Bombay Lancers, a regiment of the Indian Army Basis a search of the respective medal rolls only an estimated 6 x native Indian combatants from 7th Bombay Lancers were entitled to the QSA medal and various clasps, and of which only an estimated 4 x men were also awarded a KSA with both clasps Provenance: Ex Charles Lovell Collection, Sotheby's October 1977; Buckland Dix and Wood 27 September 1994 A rare to regiment / Indian Army pair of verified South African War campaign medals Sold together with medal roll verification Condition: GVF

An Indian Cavalryman's campaign medal group of 4: Acting Lance Daffadar, Harchand Singh, 21st Prince Albert Victor's Own Cavalry (Frontier Force) (Daly's Horse), Indian Army - 1914-15 Star (No.3638 Sowar Harchand Singh, 21 Cavy.F.F.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (3638 Sowar Harchand Singh, 21 Cavy.F.F.) - Interallied Victory Medal (3638 Sowar Harchand Singh, 21 Cavy.F.F.) - IGS 1908. GV & clasp 'Waziristan 1921-24' (3638 A.L.D. Harchand Singh, 21 Cavy.) The 21st Cavalry served overseas in Mesopotamia during the Great War, including being present at the re-capture of Kut-al-Amara Recipient was an Acting Lance-Daffadar (Acting Lance-Sergeant) during the Waziristan operations 1921-24 The medal swing-mounted and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The silk watered weave ribands suspended from a contemporary brass mounting pin, this latter with khaki uniform backing cloth attached, and retaining the original long stout pin and fittings Condition: GVF

An Indian Cavalryman's campaign medal pair to a Viceroy's Commissioned Officer who served in the supression of the 'Arabi Pasha Rebellion' Egypt 1882: Rissaldar Khan Singh, 13th Bengal Lancers. Indian Army - Egypt Medal. Dated 1882 & 'Tel-el-Kebir' (Ressaldar Khan Singh 13th Bengal Lancers) - Egypt: Khedives Star dated 1882 The recipient was a Rissaldar (Native Officer) The 13th Bengal Lancers were one of only 3 x Indian Army cavalry regiments to serve in Egypt 1882. The regiment disembarked a total of 494 x 'Combatant' ranks in Egypt - of which not all subsequently qualified for the clasp 'Tel-el-Kebir'. The 13th Bengal Lancers was more hotly engaged in action than any other unit of the Indian Contingent - this being reflected in their campaign casualties which amounted to 2 x Killed-in-Action, 5 x Wounded-in-Action and 1 x Died-of-Disease. In particular the regiment was distinguished for their services at 'Kassassin'. For their service in Egypt, the regiment was awarded the battle honours 'Egypt 1882' & 'Tel-el-Kebir'. Amongst the several Turkish orders subsequently bestowed upon some officers of the regiment for this campaign, was the award of a 5th Class Order of the Medjidie to Rissaldar Hussim Ali, 13th Bengal Lancers, the only Indian Viceroy's Commissioned Officer of the regiment to be so decorated Condition: Some pitting on Egypt Medal GF & better

An Indian Cavalryman?s Second Afghanistan War medal pair: Sowar Nutha Singh 2nd Regiment Central India Horse - Afghanistan 1880. ?Kandahar? (Sowar Nutha Sing 2d Regt Central India Horse) - Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (Sowar Nutha Singh 2nd Regt Central India Horse) The recipient was by faith a Sikh, serving as a Sowar (Trooper) in the 2nd Regiment Central India Horse The pair in uncommonly good condition than that usually encountered on medals of this vintage to native ranks of Indian cavalry regiments Condition: GVF

An Indian cavalrymans Great War era campaign medal group of 4: Lance-Duffadar Ghulam Mohammed Khan, 27th Light Cavalry, Indian Army - 1914-15 Star (1372 Swr. Ghulam Mohd. Khan, 27 Cavy.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1372 L-Dfdr. Ghulam Mohd Khan, 27 Cavy.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1372 L-Dfdr. Ghulam Mohd Khan, 27 Cavy.) - IGS Medal 1908. GV 'Af NWF 1919' 'Waz 19-21' (1372 L-Dfdr. Gulam Mohd., 27 L. Cavy.) Note: During the Great War the 27th Lancers as a regiment were engaged on internal security duties within India, and only deployed on active service to the North West Frontier of India in late 1917, and hence the issue of the 1914-15 Star to the regiment is scarce, and only earned by troopers who were serving away from the regiment, for example records show that the Machine-Gun section of the 27th Lancers served in Mesopotamia in 1915 attached to the Hariana Lancers, while other members of the regiment are known to have served on attachment in France and Flanders in 1914-1915 The group mounted in the swing-style, and as'worn by the recipient. The medals fitted with silk watered ribands - some now lightly frayed - with the mounting bar retaining it's original long hinged pin and clasp fittings A scarce and complete regimental group to the oldest Cavalry Regiment in the Indian Army Condition: Silver medals dark toned about GVF

An Indian Medical Volunteers 'Kenya Service' Group of 3: K.C. Dhupa, St.John Ambulance Brigade Association. Kenya - Defence Medal - War Medal - Service Medal of St.John (3976 K.C. Dhupa, Kenya S.J.A.B.O. 1942) The medals mounted court-style suspended form an older brass pinned brooch mounting bar Condition: VF

An Indian Mountain Gunner\'s campaign medal pair for fighting the \'Mad Mullah\' in Somaliland and later frontier service in the Zakka Khel Expedition: Gunner Bagh Ali, 28th (Lahore) Mountain Battery, Royal Artillery a). Africa General Service Medal 1902-56. EDVII silver issue & clasp \'Somaliland 1902-04 (640 Gnr: Bhag Ali. 28th M.B. R.A.) b). India General Service Medal 1908-35. EDVII silver issue & clasp \'North West Frontier 1908\' (640 Gunr. Bagh Ali. 28th Mtn. By.) Medal and clasp verification: Gunner Bagh Ali is confirmed entitled to the Africa General Service Medal and clasp per the respective campaign medal roll cited below: - AGS Medal and clasp \'Somaliland 1902-04\': Ref WO 100/102 compiled & signed at Dera Ismail Khan Cantonment, India on, 15 March 1905 The 28th (Lahore) Mountain Battery, were the only Indian Mountain Artillery to \'partially\' deploy for the Somaliland Campaign 1902-04. The Centre Section (with 2 x 2.5 inch guns - alter exchanged for 2 x 7 Pounders) with 2 x British Officers and 500 rounds per gun disembarked in theatre on 3 January 1903. During their service in Somaliland, the unit lost one Gunner \'killed\' and two Driver\'s \'wounded\' Reference \'The History of the Indian Mountain Artillery\' (Graham, 1957), it is confirmed that 28th (Lahore) Mountain Battery served in the Zakka Khel Expedition of 1908 The recipient was a Punjabi Mussalman serving with the 28th Mountain Battery, an artillery unit of the British Indian Army - and the only Indian Mountain Gunner unit to deploy in both the Somaliland Expedition 1902-04 & later Zakka Khel Expedition on the North West Frontier of India in 1908 A very scarce pair to an Indian Mountain Gunner Condition: VF

An Indian Mutiny and multiple \'Asian\' service, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, campaign and long service medal pair: Private James Seagrave, 73rd (Perthshire) Regiment - Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-58. No clasp (Jas Seagrave, 73rd Regt) - Army L.S. & G.C., V.R. (3358. Pte J. Seagrave, 73rd Foot) Medals verification: - Indian Mutiny Medal. No clasp: WO 100/38 showing unit served under Brigadier Rowcroft\'s Force - Military LS&GC Medal: Issued 14 April 1875 In 1881 the 73rd (Perthshire) Regiment, was restyled as 2nd Battalion The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) James Seagrave, was a native of, Harpenden, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, where he was born in, 1837. By trade a \'Labourer\', James was just 17 years of age when he attested for the British Army at, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, on, 22 September 1854. Posted to the 73rd Regiment of Foot, he was destined to remain with the 73rd (Perthshire) Regiment for his entire military career. James took his final discharge from the British Army on, 13 March 1877, having served a total of 21 years and 42 days service \'With The Colours\'. In Spite of \'Deserting\' and forfeiting of some earlier period of service, having thrice appeared in the Regimental Defaulters Book, and being once tried by District Court Martial, his otherwise \'Very Good\' conduct and many years service qualified him for the award of a Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. The majority of his military service was spent overseas in, Africa, India and the Far East, a total of 11 years 2 months, as under; - Cape of Good Hope: 2 years 8 months - East Indies: 3 years 5 months - China (inc Kong Kong Colony): 2 years 1 month - Singapore: 3 months - Ceylon: 2 years 9 months The recipients service papers - a good colourful set - are extant and accessible at The National Archives, in the WO/97 file series Condition: VF

An Indian Mutiny, long and meritourious service group of 3: Colour Sergeant Thomas Ward, 84th Regiment - Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-58. With clasp 'Lucknow' (Cr. Serjt. Thos Ward, 84th Regt) - Military LS&GC Medal. Victorian issue (1443 Cr Sergt Thos Ward 84th Foot) - Meritorious Service Medal (Military). Victorian issue (Color Serjt Thos Ward 84th Regt) Note: In 1881, the 84th Foot became the 2nd Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment Thomas Ward, was a native Irishman, born circa 1825, was a native of Buttevant, Cork, Ireland. He attested for service with the British Army at Portsmouth, Hampshire, England on 10 June 1839. At time of his enlistment he claimed to be only 14 years of age, and described himself as having no Trade. In his subsequent military career, he accumulated a total of 21 years and 21 days service with the colours , the majority of which - 17 years 5 months - was spent on overseas service in India! His entire military life was spent on regimental service with the 84th Regiment The highest rank he attained was 'Colour Sergeant' - and remarkable for the time - he was never, throughout his entire career, reduced in rank. In his early service he had been a Drummer, but for whatever reason after having drawn the Drummers allowance allowance for 6 years, resigned from that appointment. He took his final discharge on 28 June 1864, at which time he is confirmed in his papers as having qualified for both the Indian Mutiny medal and clasp as well as a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with gratuity (this latter awarded to him on 2 May 1862). His name never appeared in the 'Regimental Defaulterers Book', and he was never tried by 'Court Martial', his overall character and military conduct being described as 'Very Good' His intended place of residence after taking his discharge from the army was cited as, 14 Robert Street, Grosvenor Square, London The above details extrapolated from the recipients extant service papers held in the WO97 file series at The National Archives, and which can be accessed through an on-line internet genealogical services website Condition: VF

An Indian Non-Combatants campaign & long service medal pair for service with the \'Piffer\'s\': Water Carrier Moti Ram, 13th Frontier Force Training Centre late 6th Battalion 13th Frontier Force Rifles - IGS 1908. NWF 1930-31 (166 W-Carr. Moti Ram, 6-13 FF Rif.) - Indian LSGC Medal. GVI (166 W-Carr. Moti Ram, 13 FF Trg. Centre.) The recipient was an Indian of the Hindu faith who s an attested non-combatant follower, performed the trade of \'Water Carrier\' while serving with the 13th Frontier Force Rifles Training Centre, and prior to that with the 6th Battalion 13th Frontier Force Rifles Note: Long Service & Good Conduct Medals awarded in the British Indian Army were never automatic awards based on long service alone. LSGC\'s were awarded on a strict allocation of awards per regiment/unit to eligible \'Other Ranks\' including non combatant followers. In some regiments, especially the Gurkha Rifles, there was a tendency to recommend long serving \'non-combatant\' followers, over the \'fighting ranks\', for award of the limited numbers of LS&GC medals allocated Extremely scarce seen pair including an LS&GC named to a Regimental Training Centre of the British Indian Army - and the only medal to the infantry that we have ever seen impressed to a \'Training Centre\' Condition: About GVF

An Indian soldiers Great War era campaign and meritorious service group of 5: Naik Gauhar Khan, 82nd Punjabis, Indian Army - 1914-15 Star (No. 2136 Sepoy Gauhar Khan, 82/Pjbs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2136 Nk. Gauhar Khan, 82 Pjbs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2136 Nk. Gauhar Khan, 82 Pjbs.) - IGSM 1908. 'Af NWF' 'Mahsud' 'Waz 19-21 (2136 Nk. Gauhar Khan, 82/Punjabis.) - Indian Army Meritorious Service Medal. GV 'Immediate' (2136 Nk. Gauhar Khan, 82/Pjbs.) Note: The IMSM is confirmed as an 'Immediate' award for Mesopotamia Important: Reference 'Roll of Honour Indian Army 1914-21' (Republished as 'Honours and Awards Indian Army 1914-1921' by J. B. Hayward and Son), it is estimated that a total of only 16 x IMSM's 'Immediate' awards were made to men of the 82nd Punjabis, of which 12 were awarded for 'Mesopotamia' The group mounted in the court-style. The mounting bar retaining it's original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

An Indian Territorial Force Viceroy Commissioned Officer\'s Second World War and long service group of 3: Jemadar Godfrey Samand Khan, 11th Battalion 15th Punjab Regiment, Indian Territorial Force - War Medal - India Service Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with \'India\' bar (Jemdr. Godfrey Samand Khan, 11-15 Punjab R., I.T.F.) The recipient, an Indian junior officer was holding the Viceroy\'s Commissioned Officer appointment as a \'Jemadar\' while serving with the 11th Battalion 15th Punjab Regiment (a \'Provincial\' volunteer infantry battalion of the Indian Territorial Battalion) 11/15 Punjab had its headquarters located at \'Ambala\' Cantonment, Punjab, India Condition: VF

An Indian Territorial Force Viceroy Commissioned Officer\'s Second World War and long service group of 3: Subadar-Major Hamir Singh 1st Battalion Ajmer Regiment, Indian Army late 11-4 Bombay Grenadiers Indian Territorial Force - War Medal - India Service Medal - Efficiency Medal GVI first issue with \'India\' bar (Jemdr. Hamir Singh, 11-4 Bombay Grs., I.T.F.) Note: The Second World War campaign medals are both Calcutta Mint issues, as awarded in India post 1947 The recipient was a Rajputana Rajput of the Hindu faith, who at the time of receiving his Efficiency Medal was holding the Viceroy\'s Commissioned Officer appointment of \'Jemadar\', while serving with the 11th Battalion 4th Bombay Grenadiers, Indian Territorial Force 11/4 Bombay Grenadiers had its origins in when it was raised as Reference various issues of the Indian Army List, Hamir Singh had first enrolled into the Indian Territorial Force on 10th October 1927, and was commissioned as a Jemadar on, 1 April 1933. With the outbreak of the Second World War the Provincial Battalions were formed, and as such the 11th Battalion, 4th Bombay Grenadiers were embodied for \'War Service\' on, 4 September 1939. Hamir Singh would have received his Efficiency Medal prior to 1942, as the unit was restyled in 1943, as, 1st Battalion, The Ajmer Regiment, and the unit was converted to a battalion of the regular Indian Army. Coinciding with this, Hamir Singh was granted a direct commission as a Jemadar into the regular Indian Army. By April 1945, Hamir Singh is shown as a war-substantive Subedar Major, and was one of the four seniormost Viceroy’s Commissioned Officer\'s in the Ajmer Regiment. During the Second World War, only one VCO held the appointment of Subadar-Major in any infantry battalion of the British Indian Army. In August 1943, following its services in the Bombay Presidency, 1st Battalion, Amjer Regiment was moved to Madras for similar duties in port defence work. However, a more active role then followed, when in September 1944 it was transferred for service on the North West Frontier of India, serving first with the Bannu Brigade and then with the Wana Brigade. The Amjer Regiment was disbanded in September 1946 The medals mounted for display in the court-style, on a dark flock backing Condition: VF

An Indian Title Badge group of 3: Khan Sahib Malik Sajawal Khan - India Title Badge: GVI issue third class \'Khan Sahib\' (Malik Sajawal Khan 1st Jany. 1941) - Jubilee Medal 1935 (Malik Sajawal Khan) - Coronation Medal 1937 (Malik Sajawal Khan) Naming is contemporary engraved on the Royal Commemorative Medals Medals verification: The ITB and both commemorative medals verified per below following sources: - ITB: Published in Gazette of India 1 January 1941 - Jubilee Medal 1935: Reference respective Jubilee Medal 1935 medal roll \'India Allocation\' - Coronation Medal 1937: Reference respective Coronation Medal 1937 medal roll \'India Allocation\' The recipient was by ethnicity & faith a Punjabi Mussalman Reference the Civil & Military Gazette (Lahore) issue of 19 March 1941, the recipient was presented with his Indian Title Badge at the Punjab Governor\'s Residence located at Government House, Lahore, where an evening investiture and reception was held there on 17 March 1941. At the investiture, His Excellency the Governor of the Punjab, presented Orders and Honours to 96 x recipients of various awards, and decorations to 17 x members of the Police. The article contains a full list of all the recipients being honoured, including Khan Sahib Mali Sajawal Khan Some minor scuffs and usual \'Bazaar Wallah\' silver test mark to rim of the Jubilee Medal Condition: VF & better

An Indian Volunteer ?Bridge Engineer?s? Great War campaign and long service group of 4: Captain Frank Harrington 1st Great Indian Peninsula Railway Regiment (Auxiliary Force India) late ?B Coy? 1st King George?s Own Sappers and Miners and Royal Engineers - 1914-15 Star (Lieut: F. Harrington. R.E.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt. F. Harrington.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Capt. F. Harrington.) - Indian Vol Decoration (Capt. F. Harrington. 1/G.I.P.Ry.R.,A.F.I.) Important: All medals confirmed as entitled per below respective authorities; - Great War trio of campaign medals: MIC shows entry France 7 July 1915 - Indian Volunteer Forces Decoration: Gazette of India issue 7 November 1925 Frank Harrington, the son of William Harrington, was a native of Shorncillfe, Kent, England, where he was born on 22 September 1876 Frank married Olivia May Graham at the Parish of St. Barnabas, Manmad, Bombay, India on 28 May 1911. At the time of his marriage his occupation was cited as, Assistant Engineer employed with G.I.P. Railway Lieutenant Harrington is confirmed a shaving first entered theatre of war ?France? on 7 July 1915 (MIC refers) Only 9 x days after being gazetted with the award of the Indian Volunteer Decoration, Frank Harrington, of Manmad, Bombay Presidency, India, is confirmed as having died at, Itgatpuri Hospital, Itgatpuri , India, on 16 November 1925 Sold together with some copied research Condition: About EF

An Indian Volunteer Officers C.I.E. and long service group of 4: Major William John Bradshaw, C.I.E., V.D., Calcutta Port Defence Volunteer Corps, late Calcutta Naval Volunteers - The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire. Companion?s 3rd type neck badge (C.I.E.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue - Indian Volunteer Decoration. EDVII (Major W J Bradshaw Calcutta Port Def Voltrs) - VFLS&GC Medal (India). Ed VII issue (Captn. J W Bradshaw, Cal. Port Def. Voltr. Corps) Note: The Indian Volunteer Officers Decoration with correct original top brooch bar, retaining it's hinged pin and clasp fittings. The Volunteer Medal with reversed forename initials Important: Below following are references apertaining to the recipients awards; - C.I.E.: London Gazette 3 June 1919 - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911: WO 100/400 - Indian Volunteer Forces Officers Decoration: Gazette of India 13 June 1908 - Volunteer Force Long Service (India & Colonies): IA Orders No. 103 of March 1907 William John Bradshaw arrived in India in 1885 and was employed as an Assistant with Walsh, Lovett & Co. Ltd. of Calcutta, Engineers and Contractors. Circa 1890 he was General Manager of Walter Locke & Co. of Calcutta, Engineers, and in about 1905 was Managing Director. He retired from the firm in 1922 Bradshaw initially served in the ranks of the Calcutta Naval Volunteers (see illustration of him sitting in centre foreground), later called the Calcutta Port Defence Volunteer Corps. He was commissioned as a Sub-Lieutenant on 10 February 1893. He was promoted to Lieutenant on 31 July 1896; Captain of the Artillery Company on 1 April 1899, and granted the Honorary rank of Major on 30 November 1906.Bradshaw was awarded the Volunteer Force Long Service Medal, notified in I.A.O. 103 of March 1907, and the Indian Volunteer Forces Officers? Decoration, notified in the Gazette of India of 13 June 1908. The Delhi Durbar of 1911 was awarded to him through a civil allotment of the Bengal Government. Bradshaw was transferred to the Supernumerary List on 1 October 1911 but later in 1914-15 was on the Staff of the Calcutta Port Defence Volunteer Corps. For his very many services, both civil and military, he was awarded the C.I.E. in 1919. A biographical entry reads; Quote, He is a respected member of the Calcutta Trades? Association, of which he is a Past Master. His whole life in India, since he arrived in 1885, has been marked by unostentatious but untiring public service in every direction. He was a Volunteer until 1917, when with the introduction of the Indian Defence Force, he retired with the rank of Major. He was an Honorary Presidency Magistrate from 1896 to 1904. He has served on the Committee of the Presidency General Hospital, the Mayo Hospital, the Calcutta Free School, St. John?s Day School, Sailors? Home and Seamans? Mission. He was a Municipal Commissioner for 12 years and a Member of the Bengal Legislative Council for three years. He was very many years a visitor to the Presidency Jail, Reform School and Bhowanipur Lunatic Asylum, and he is the oldest member of the Cathedral Vestry. As Master of the Trades? Assocation he served on the Committee which sent Lumsden?s Horse to South Africa in 1902, and he did excellent work in quieting public alarm in 1914 when the Emden was in the Bay of Bengal. He has been Secretary of three organisations for raising funds for war charities Unquote. Returning to England he lived at Heathersett, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, and later at Burkes Grove, Burkes Road, Buckinghamshire. He died there on 11 January 1926 The medals mounted in the court-style for display Sold with a quantity of copied research too much here to list, that will accompany the medals - and which due to the weight is reflected in the postage quote Provenance: J.M.A. Tamplin Collection, DNW 24 June 2009 Condition: GVF

An Indian Volunteer Officers Great War and long service group of 3: Major Charles Moyle Rennick, V.D., 1st Battalion Bombay Baroda and Central India Railway Regiment (Auxiliary Force India) - British War Medal. Silver issue (46 Lieut. C.M. Rennick.) - Jubilee Medal 1935 - India Volunteer Force Officers Decoration (Maj C.M. Rennick, 1stBn., B.B.& C.I. Ry.R, (A.F.I.)) Important: All the awards confirmed as the recipients complete medal entitlement as under; - British War Medal: Medal Index Card - Jubilee Medal 1935: Jubilee Medal 1935 medal roll for India - Indian Volunteer Forces Officer?s Decoration: Gazette of India, 30 January 1932 Charles Moyle Rennick a 'Son of the Empire' was born in India on 18 May 1886. As a 'Boarder' he was educated at 'Beford School', Bedford, England, where he is recorded as having attended in 1901 (the national Census for England and Wales refers). He returned to India after his education and took up employment and n appointment with the Bombay Baroda and Central India Railway Company Ltd - by 1935 he was emploed as Acting Deputy General Traffic Manager, 'Claims' (the 1935 Jubilee Medal roll for India refers). He was evidently an enthusiastic member of the volunteer battalion raised and staffed by his company employees, as testified by the awards of the British War Medal and the Indian Volunteer Forces Officer?s Decoration. Charles Rennick and his wife, Edith Dulcie Rennick (nee May) had retired to England sometime prior to the end of the Second World War, and resided at South Kensington, London. A daughter, Subaltern Hermione Dulcie Rennick of the Army Territorial Service, served during the Second World War, and is commemorated by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission as having died at the age of 24 on 26 November 1945, and is remembered with honour at Leeds (Lawans Wood) Crematorium. Charles Rennick wernt on to lead a long life in retirement as he died aged 90 years on, 22 June 1976. At the time of his death he had bene residing at 14, Riven Court, Bayswater, London W.2., and was described as being a 'Retired District Officer'. The medals mounted in the court-style for display Sold together with various copied research confirming all of the above details Condition: About EF

An Indian Volunteer's campaign and long service medal group of 3: Lieutenant Robert Pringle, V.D., The Surma Valley Light Horse, Auxiliary Force India - British War Medal. Silver issue (28 2-Lt. R. Pringle.) - Indian Vol Decoration. GV (Lt. R. Pringle, The Surma Valley Lt. Horse. (A.F.I.)) - Volunteer Force Long Service Medal. GV issue (2nd Lt. R. Pringle, S.V. Lt. Horse) Note: The Volunteer Decoration complete with the integral top pin back bar riband bar as-issued. The other medals having pin-back mounting bars fitted to the reverse of their silk ribands, and as-worn, individually, by the recipient Important: The award of the Indian Volunteer Forces Officers' Decoration was published in the Gazette of India issue of 27 October 1923. Robert Pringle was a native of Scotland, where he was born on 11 February 1870. By profession a 'Tea Planter' Robert was a long term expatriate resident of India. Circa 1920, he is recorded as being resident at Doloi Tea Estate, Adampur, Sylhet. In 1933, at the age of 63 he married, Marjorie Mary 'Minnie' Rastall (formerly a Nusring Sister), who was 37 years of age. At the time of his marriage Robert was resident at. Latterly, Robert Pringle, was residing at Hurstlea, Haflong, Assam, India, and is recorded as having died on 17 December 1942, in the North Cachar Hills, Assam, India Condition: GVF

An Indian Volunteers regimental \'Best Shot\' medal group of 5: Sergeant Robert Greenop Irwin, Kolar Gold Field Volunteers a). Kolar Gold Field Volunteers Regimental Medal. 1st type. Bronze. 2nd Drill "G". Coy 1909 (Sergt R. G. Irwin) b). Kolar Gold Field Volunteers Regimental Medal. 2nd type. Bronze. 'The Dewar Shield 1916-17 “G” (Runners-Up) (Sgt: R. G. Irwin) c). Indian Volunteer Rifle Association: Viceroys Competition badge 1912. Sans pin but retaining clasp fitting d). Kolar Gold Field Volunteers Annual Shooting Competition Badge: Dated 1910. Sans pin & clasp fittings i). National Rifle Association Medal. Rifle Clubs Medal. Bronze (R. G. Irwin 1903) Robert Greenop Irwin, son of Robert Irwin (Engine Driver) and Elizabeth Ann Irwin (nee Meredith), was a native of, Millom, Cumberland, England, where he was born in 1875. Robert married Jessie Brown at, Bootle, Cumberland, England sometime during the 4th quarter of 1898. The 1901 National Census for England & Wales described Robert as an 'Iron Ore Miner', residing with his wife Jessie, and step-daughter (Jessie Burn), at, 42 Oxford Street, Millom, Bootle, Cumberland. By 1903, Robert had accepted an appointment in Mysore State, India, where he worked as a Mining Engineer / Mining Agent on the Kolar Gold Field. A keen local volunteer, Robert served in the Kolar Gold Field Volunteers Battalion circa 1903-1916, in which unit he held the rank of Sergeant serving in "G" Company. During his service with the Kolar Gold Field Battalion, he was a regular 'Best Shot' taking part in regimental, national and international rifle competitions, for which he received numerous awards, that was awarded to him sometime between (1910-1916). He was awarded a Volunteer Force Long Service Medal per India Army Order No. 298 of 1912 (indicating inclusion of prior aggregated military or volunteer service in the United Kingdom). Robert Greenop Irwin, is recorded as having died on the Kolar Gold Feld on 19 April 1928. At the time of his death he was a Mining Agent, late of the, Nundydroog Mine, Oorgaum, Kolar Gold Field, India A desirable Indian Volunteers grouping to the Kolar Gold Field Volunteers Condition: About VF

An Indo-Pak Wars multi campaign, commemorative and long service medal group of 5: Naik Ram Kishan, Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Indian Army - Raksha Medal 1965 (13805926 SEP Ram Kishan E M E) - Sangram Medal 1971 (13805926 SEP Ram Kishan E M E) - Sainya Service Medal (Medal for Arduous Terrain Service) with Hindi clasp for \'Assam-Bengal\' (13805926 SEP Ram Kishan E M E) - Jubilee of Independence Medal 1947-1972 (13805926 SEP Ram Kishan E M E) - 9 Years Armed Forces Long Service Medal (13805926 SEP Ram Kishan E M E) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith who latterly held the rank of \'Naik\' (Corporal) while serving with the Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the Indian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers: The Indian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (IEME) was established in 1943. On, 1 May 1943, the Mechanical Engineering Directorate at General Headquarters was formed and units were allocated. On 15 October 1943, actual transfer of personnel from the Indian Army Ordnance Corps (IAOC) to IEME took place. Since then, 15 October is observed as EME Corps day. After Indian independence, the corps dropped the \'I\' from its name and came to be known as the Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (EME). With the proliferation of high technology, the modernisation of the Indian Army in the 1980s and 1990s resulted in use of electronics in all types of equipment which necessitated the corps to change its outlook from electrical to electronics. Thus, the corps was re-christened as the \"Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers\" on 1 January 2001. The Corps of EME also has a cadre of Gp \'A\' Gazetted Civilian Technical Officers who are recruited through coveted Indian Engineering Services Examination (IES) conducted by Union Public Services Commission (UPSC). The civilian officers are mostly posted to Army Base Workshops, EME Directorate and training establishments such as MCEME, Secunderabad and EME School, Vadodara Condition: About GVF

An Infantry Officer's 'Far East Prisoner of War' and post-1945 campaign service group of 4: Major Frederick Abbot Rodney Haward, Royal Army Pay Corps late Royal Norfolk Regiment - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR issue & clap 'Cyprus' (Major F.A.R. Haward. R.A.P.C.) Important: Captain Haward, 4th Battalion Norfolk Regiment, is confirmed as having been captured at the fall of Singapore on 15 February 1942, and made a Prisoner-of-War, subsequently serving at FEPOW camps in Singapore (Changi) and later on the 'Death Railway' in Thailand at the campas of Kanchanaburi (River Kwai) and several others (his FEPOW refers) Frederick Abbot Rodney Haward was a native of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England where he was born on 7 March 1904. Educated at St.Peter's School, he had been a Cadet Corporal in the St. Peter's School Contgt., Junior Division, Officer Training Corps, when on 30 December 1922 he was first commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the 4th Battalion Norfolk Regiment, Territorial Army. His FEPOW questionairre (extant at The National Archives) shows that his residence address in the inter-war years was, Datchet, Slough, Berkshire. In 1939 he obtained an Emergency Commission (22371) in the Regular Army on 18 December 1939, and was posted to his old unit, 4th Battalion Royal Norfolk Regiment After liberation in August 1945, Frederick continued to serve in the British Army with the Royal Norfolk Regiment, before transferring to the Royal Army Pay Corps sometime in or after 1949. He remained with the Royal Army Pay Corps until he finally retired from the British Army on 8 July 1960, with the rank of Major Medals mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The contemporary silk ribands mounted on a pin-back brooch that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: WW2 medals VF the GSM toned GVF

An inter-war campaign and long service pair: Acting Sergeant R.W. Smellie, Royal Air Force - General Service Medal 1918. GV type I & clasp \'Iraq\' (332490 A.C.1. R.W. Smellie. R.A.F.) - Royal Air Force Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GV (332490 Act/Sgt. R.W. Smellie. R.A.F.) Note: The L.S.G.C. medal is confirmed as having been awarded per Air Ministry Order N820 with effective date of 26 July 1937 Condition: VF

An inter-war Indian Cavalryman's campaign medal pair: Lance-Daffadar Fazal Elahi Khan, 20th Lancers, Indian Army - GSM 1918. GV 1st type 'S. Persia' (2614 A.L.D. Fazal Elahi Khan. 15-Lancers) - IGS 1908. GV issue 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (1133 L.Daf. Fazal Elahi Khan, 20 Lrs.) Recipient was a non commissioned officer holding rank of Lance-Daffadar (Corporal) while serving with the 20th Lancers, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Important: The GSM and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 20th Lancers (Reference WO 100/G22/432) wherein the recipient is shows as having been serving with 15th Lancers at the time of qualifying for his medal. The medal roll being compiled and signed at Lorali, India on 14 April 1924 Note: The 15th Lancers were amalgamated with the 14th Lancers in 1922, the new regiment being titled 20th Lancers, at which time personnel with pre 1922 service were re-mustered and re-numbered Condition: Medals toned about VF

An inter-war Indian Cavalryman's campaign medal pair: Sowar Bawa Singh, 37th Lancers (Baluch Horse), Indian Army - IGS 1908. GV 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (580 Sowar Bawa Singh, 37/Lcrs.) - GSM 1918. GV 1st type 'Iraq' (1580 Sowar Bawa Singh. 37-Lancers) Recipient was a a Cavalryman holding the rank of Sowar (Trooper) while serving with the 37th Lancers, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Important: The GSM and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 37th Lancers (Reference WO 100/42/452) wherein the recipient is shown as still serving at the time the medal roll was compiled and signed at Lucknow, India, on 10 September 1923 Note: The 37th Lancers (Baluch Horse) and the 17th Cavalry were amalgamated at Lucknow in 1922 to form the 15th Lancers, at which time personnel with pre 1922 service were re-mustered and re-numbered Condition: About VF

An inter-wars 'Home Counties' British Red Cross Society nursing group of 4: Ms Annie Hurn, British Red Cross Society - B.R.C.S: Proficency in Red Cross First Aid. Reverse named 14563 A. Hurn - B.R.C.S: Proficency in Red Cross Nursing. Reverse named 11146 A. Hurn - London County Council: Homes Nursing Medal. Reverse named and dated Annie Hurn 29-3-26 - London County Council: First Aid Medal. Reverse named and dated Annie Hurn 26-3-26 Note: All medals fitted with correct ribbons. The BRCS awards retaining their original integral top bars with hinged pins and clasps, as issued Condition: VF

An inter-wars campaign medal pair: Sowar Sher Khan, Guides Cavalry, Indian Army - GSM 1918. GV 1st type 'N.W. Persia' (482 Sowar Sher Khan. C. Of Guides (Cav)) - IGS 1908. GV issue 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (482 Swr. Sher Khan, Guides Cavy) Important: The GSM and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides Cavalry (Frontier Force), reference WO 100/G22/432. Note: Notes to the referenced medal roll indicate that 307 x 'All-Ranks' of the Guides were entitled to the medal and single clasp N.W. Persia. However, memoranda attached to the medal roll show that of those 307 'entitled' no less than 74 were returned to the War Office for scrapping in 1930! A desirable campaign medal pair to the most celebrated of all Indian Army regiments, the Guides Cavalry Condition: Dark toned VF

An inter-wars North West Frontier of India campaign service pair: Lance Naik Kilbahadur Gurung, 1st Battalion 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) - IGS 1908. GV type II 'N.W.F 1930-31' (3313 Rfm. Kilbahadur Gurung, 1-5 G.R.) - IGS 1936. With clasp 'N.W.F. 1936-37' (3313 L-Nk. Kilbahadur Gurung, 1-5 R.G.R.) Note: The Indian Army List shows that a Kilbahadur Gurung of 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) was commissioned from the ranks to become a Viceroys Commissioned Officer and was made Jemadar effective 16 March 1944. As that VCO is shown as having first enrolled in the Indian Army on 18 June 1926, it is possible that the medals here offered are to one and the same man of the same regiment that became a VCO - a search of respective Indian Army Orders may confirm this by showing the VCO's previous regimental number at time of commissioning Sold with an IA List extract page shpwing above details Condition: VF

An Interesting 'Military' M.B.E. Group of Ten to a veteran of Jutland & survivor of sinking of H.M.S. Nottingham in 1916, and later Prisoner of War at Hong Kong, 1941: Lieutenant F.W. Mitchell, M.B.E., Royal Navy - Member of the Order of the British Empire (Military Division)2nd type - 1914-15 Star - British War Medal. Silver issue - Interallied Victory Medal - 1939-1945 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Delhi Durbar 1911, silver issue - Jubilee Medal 1935 The M.B.E. was published in the London Gazette1.1.1938 Lieutenant Frederick W. Mitchell, R.N. Lieutenant Commander Frederick William Mitchell, M.B.E., born Portsea, Hampshire, 1888; joined the Royal Navy as Boy Second Class, 1906; service during the Great War included as a Petty Officer in H.M.S. Queen Mary (Battle Cruiser), 4.1.1914-5.10.1915, during which time, as part of the 1st Battle Cruiser Squadron Grand Fleet she took part in the Battle of Heligoland Bight; he served in H.M.S. Nottingham, 9.5.1916-19.8.1916, during which time she participated in the Battle of Jutland (31.5.1916), where as part of the 2nd Light Cruiser Squadron she clashed with the German 4th Scouting Group; Mitchell''s service in the Nottingham came to an end when during the early hours of 19.8.1916 she was hit and sunk by three torpedoes fired from U 52; Mitchell survived the attack, however, 38 men were lost; further postings included in H.M.S. Implacable, 10.10.1916-23.8.1917; commissioned Lieutenant 1.1.1935; after several months of training Mitchell qualified for Boom Defence work in 1938, and was part of the Boom Defence crew during the siege of Hong Kong, December 1941, where he was captured and taken prisoner of War; he was repatriated in 1946; retired Lieutenant Commander. Quite possibly a unique combination of medals to a Hong Kong Prisoner of War basis the presence of the Delhi Durbar Medal. The campaign and commemorative medals mounted 'swing style' suspended from contemporary silk ribands, with pin-brooch to reverse of mounting bar, and presumably 'as worn'. The MBE was worn loose. Please see the recipiejts full-size medals also being sold on this website, which again were mounted in the same manner - with the MBE worn loose of the campaign medals. Together with the recipients miniature - pin-backed - riband bars. Condition: VF

An interesting attributed \'Defence of Singapore\' POW group Long Service group to a Canadian Colonial: Captain \'Sam\' Gordon Gord Waller, 1st (Singapore) Infantry Battalion Straits Settlement Volunteer Force - Efficiency Decoration. GVI issue with \'Territorial\' top brooch bar - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. With stitched on oakleaf emblem for Mention-in-Despatches Note: The group mounted in order shown, and \'as-worn\' by the recipient who received a \'full-size\' EIIR issue Efficiency Decoration with top bar \'Malaya\' (this last full-size medal was offcially named) Important: The \'Mention-in-Despatches\' is confirmed as having been awarded in respect of distingushed services while serving as a Prisoner of War, ref London Gazette 10 September 1946 Gordon \'Sam\' Gord Waller was a Canadian from Bartonville, Hamilton, Ontario. He had the unusual distinction from an early age of beeing brought up in Nagano, Japan, where his father - together with a large family - lived and worked for many years as a Christian Missionary. Significantly it was during those years that \'Sam\' learned the Japanese language, from his \'Amah\'. Evidently taking a liking to life in the Orient, \'Sam\' subsequently joined the Hong Kong (?) and later Mercantile Banks, working in Tokyo and later in Singapore where he was at the outbreak of the Second World War. Commissioned in August 1940, he became an officer with the Straits Settlment Volunteer Force, serving in \'S Company\' of the 1st \'Singapore\' Infantry Battalion, which unit saw service alongside the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders in the fighting in Johore. Basis his skills with the Japanese language he acted as the battalion interpreter. He married \'Aileen\' in Singapore on 27 July 1941 - his wife being evacuated to Durban, South Africa after the outset of the Pacific War. He appears to have remained interned in Singapore as a Prioner-of-War between 1942-45. The award of his Efficiency Decoration was published in the Straits Gazette of 3 September 1954. Sam Waller died in retirement in England, and was outlived by his wife. The group mounted swing style \'as-worn\' by the recipient, suspended from contemporary ribbons hanging from a pin-back brooch Condition: GVF

An interesting family pair of related Great War campaign medals issued to brothers who both served with Gurkha Rifles Regiments one earning a brace of \'Orders\' and the other fatefully being Killed-in-Action: Colonel C. G. Toogood, C.I.E., D.S.O., Office - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut C.G. Toogood) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut P.F. Toogood) Cyril George Toogood: During the Great War he served in the Dardanelles Campaign at Gallipoli 5 August 1915 - 31 December 1915; Egypt 1 January 1916 - 22 May 1916; Iraq 8 October 1916 - 15 October 1919; Persia 15 October - 8 November 1918. He was \'Wounded-in-Action\', twice Mentioned-in-Despatches (LG 15/81917 & 14/8/1918). While only a Temporary Second Lieutenant serving with the Gloucestershire Regiment, he was awarded a very hard earned and well merited \'Immediate\' award of the Distinguished Service Order (published in London Gazette of 15 June 1917), the citation as under; Quote, \"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of the first batch of pontoons to cross the river. On landing he so disposed his men and cleared the banks of the enemy that he was able to establish a foothold. In spite of heavy casualties, he held on for over six hours,thereby enabling a bridge to be built.\" Unquote. Transferring to the Indian Army on 18 September 1916, he had a long career as a regimental officer of 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles, as well as serving as ADC to the Governor of Bombay for which services he was rewarded with the award of the Companion of the Indian Empire (C.I.E.) as published in the London Gazette of 1 January 1938. In 1939 he was appointed Officer Commanding 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles an appointment he retained through to his retirement in 1941. Cyril Toogood earned the following medals in his long and distinguished career; C.I.E., D.S.O., 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Interallied Victory Medal, War Medal, 1935 Jubilee Medal & 1937 Coronation Medal Percy Frederick Toogood: Was Killed-in-Action in Iraq on 24 February 1917, and is commemorated on the \'Basra C.W.G.C. Memorial\' (note this memorial commemorates the perosnnel mwhose bodes were never recovered). Percy Toogood had joined 2/9 Gurkha Rifles from I.A.R.O. in 1916. The Regimental History states he was \'Killed-in-Action\' at Sumran Crossing where while supervising the loading of boats carrying ammunition, bombs and men during the armed crossing of the river. He was hit in the head by shrapnel. His medal entitlement was a British War Medal and Interallied Victory Medal Comment: This pair of family medals was sourced as found, and probably represents an instance where medals issued to one family residence were at some time mixed up - with the liklihood that the owner or custodian of the extant medals of C.G. Toogood might on close inspection find that the BWM present is infact that named to Percy Toogood (above)! Note: If any client has an interest to purchase just one or other of these medals then they may contact with offer accordingly for our consideration Condition: About GVF

An interesting Special Constabulary Lot: Sub-Inspector Percy W. Fitt, Metropolitan Police Special Constabulary - Special Constabulary Medal. GV. \'Great War 14-18\' \'Long Service 29\' (Divl. Clerk P.W. Fitt) - Miniature medal as above with same clasps. Contained in leatherette case of issue - Special Constabulary Medal. GV 2nd type & clasp \'Long Service 1946\' (Sub-Inspr. Percy W. Fitt) - Great War 1st type Long Service award. Silver retaining the original reverse fittings - Great War 2nd type Long Service award 1914. This retaining the original pin-back fitting - Metropolitan Special Constabulary, chromed \'Senior Officers\' cap badge of inter-war era - Met Specials. Senior Officers Great War era bronze & enamel badge. With original fittings - 4 bar cloth Civil Defence chevron - 1 bar cloth Civil Defence chevron Note: The naming on the SCLSM GV first issue medal is impressed in seriffed capitals, in a style more akin (see illustration) to that used on the Metropolitan police commemorative medals for 1902 & 1911. The medal does not appear to have been re-named. It may however be a privately named medal obtained by the recipient who during the Great War may not have been eligible for the first type medal basis his administrative capacity. Lot is sold as found. All medals fitted with mounting brooch bars to reverse of ribands The lot containing some scarce and or rare insignia - in particular the \'Senior Officers\' lapel badge with white enamelled crown being an extremely rare item of Metropolitan Police insignia Condition: GVF

An intriguing campaign medal group of 6: Private T. Brown, 1st Battlion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - IGS Medal 1936. \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' (2979761 Pte. T. Brown, A. & S.H.) - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI 1st issue with clasp \'Palestine 1945-48\' (2979761 Pte. T. Brown, A. & S.H.) Important: Private T. Brown is confirmed in the regimental history of 2/Argylls as having served in Malaya at the start of the Pacific War. He is also confirmed on the respective IGS and GSM medal rolls as being entitled and issued those medals and clasps He appears in the Regimental Journal \'The Thin Red Line\' of May 1937, where he is noted as having arrived in India on 5 April 1937 and serving in \'D. Coy\'. Post war he then appears in the January 1948 issue of \'The Thin Red Line\' as a Lance-Corporal serving in Support Company, 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Presumably, Private Brown was either evacuated - or escaped - from Malaya or Singapore, on or prior to 15 February 1942, or, was a subsequent Prioner-of-War in the Far East Condition: GVF

An intriguing Colonial Policeman's campaign & meritorious service medal group of 5: Superintendent Joseph 'Patrick' Kealey, C.P.M., Zanzibar Police, late Jamaica Constabulary and Palestine Police Force - GSM 1918. GVI I 'Pal' & 'Pal 45-48' (1993 B Const. J. Kealey. Pal. Police.) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Colonial Police 'Meritorious'. GVI I (Joseph Kealey. 1st Br. Sgt. Palestine Police) - Coronation Medal 1953 Note: Last 2 letters of surname on GSM mis-struck, and not un-common thus for this medal and clasps to this particular force. The upper clasp threaded to the lower one The GSM with 2 x clasps confirmed as issued (reference respective campaign medal roll WO 100/510) The award of the Colonial Police Medal 'For Meritorious Service' was published in the London Gazette of 8 June 1945 The award of the Colonial Police Medal was reported in the Palestine Post of 5 February 1946; Quote, "Joseph Kealey (1st British Sergeant), - For the exceptional initiative, courage and unflagging energy displayed by him in combating criminal and terrorist activities." Unquote. An intriguing - and by all accounts - most colourful character, whose many years of service in the Colonial Police Forces, of Palestine (1938-1948), Jamaica (1948-1954) and latterly Zanzibar (1954-1960), were liberally peppered with accusations and allegations in court of improper Police behaviour, ranging from when as a Sergeant to attempted extortion from a Jewish Businessman (for which he was 'acquitted'), to frequenting a well known Jamaica brothel, this latter while under surveillance by his subordinates! Joseph 'Patrick' Kealey was born in Ireland, on 14 February, 1911. A copied letter from the Palestine Old Comrades Association dated 18 December 2001, states; Quote, ?B/Const 1993 Joseph KEALEY CPM. joined the P. P., 23.12.1938. He came from Ireland. He became an exceedingly good Hebrew speaker and gave his evidence in court in the Hebrew language. In fact he spoke it better than many Jewish folk of the time and some refused to believe he was a British Policeman. He did a lot of undercover work with Jerusalem C.I.D., and I met him once or twice in clandestine situations in the middle of the night mostly. His Colonial Police Medal for Meritorious Service was vide London Gazette 14.6.1945. I do not think he joined our association probably because there was some sort of revenge death threat from Jewish underground. He died several years ago.? Unquote. Another copied biographical extract from the residential home he latterly stayed at in England, gives a more 'gilded' personal history, erroneously claiming he had been awarded the Queens Police Medal (he was 'never' so honoured, either in Palestine or anywhere else!) and claiming that he had been 'Severely Wounded' in Palestine, which latter might well have occurred but for which we have no corroborating evidence as of writing... Quote, ?Resident Profile This month we feature resident Patrick - Detective Superintendent QPM CPM. Thank you Barbara for providing us with all this information. Patrick's early days were spent in Ireland as a member of a farming family, where as soon as he could walk he would bring in the cows for milking or harvesting in the fields. His empathy with animals and country pursuits remains. In the Palestine Police Force he became fluent in German (sic 'Hebrew') and Arabic. During his service with the Palestine Police he was severely wounded and for his bravery he was given the QPM and CPM. His next posting was Chief of Police in Jamaica Constabulary, C.I.D. Special Branch, followed by posting to East Africa in a similar capacity. When independence reached Africa, Patrick returned to England and joined the London Chamber of Shipping until his 70th birthday, when he retired. He is widely read as well as widely travelled, with a keen interest in history. Patrick particularly enjoyed reading biographies. His interests are chess, bridge and sport, and especially athletics. Being adept with his hands he was efficient at D.I.Y. and painting/decorating and enjoyed any odd job work in the house as a domesticated participant. The life-style that made him happy before illness took over was based on routine that was quiet and harmonious, and which fitted in with his tidy orderly mind." Unquote. Sold together with some copied research notes, as referred above Condition: GVF

An intriguing Fall of Singapore Colony ?Evaders? campaign medal group of 5: Private W. Thomson, 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - IGS '36. North West Frontier 36-7 (2979753 Pte. W. Thomson, A. & S.H.) - The 1939-1945 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Important: A most fine ?full medal entitlement? group to an Argyll ?Jock? who is confirmed as having evaded capture at the surrender of Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942, was subsequently captured a month later on 1942 Note: The award of the IGS 1936 and clasp is verified on the respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (reference WO 100/498) compiled and signed at Trumulgherry, India, on 3 December 1938 William Thomson the son of parents Thomas and Dorcas Thomson (both deceased by 1942) was a native of Greenock, Scotland, where he was born on 28 May 1917. In 1942, William?s next of kin, was recorded as being his brother Mr. J. Thomson, who was residing at 12 Nile Street, Greenock, Scotland ? the same family residence where William had been born and raised at, prior to his joining the British Army. His first taste of active campaign service occurred on the North West Frontier of India, during the Waziristan Campaign of 1936-37, for which he received the India General Service Medal 1936 with respective clasp. During the Malaya Campaign of 1941-42, William was able to avoid capture at the fall of Singapore Colony, and remained at large, having evaded capture, in the adjacent in Netherlands East Indies ? specifically Sumatra - for more then a month after the British surrender at Singapore. Only being recorded as having been captured on 17 March 1942, at the fall of Padang Reference ?The Escape From Singapore? (Gough, various editions). Private W. Thomson is listed under the 2/Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, as being one of the men of that unit known to have evaded capture at Singapore, but who were subsequently captured in the Netherlands East Indies. Private Thomason is further confirmed as having been a subsequent member of the ?British Battalion?, also known as the ?Sumatra Battalion? (composed of British personnel captured in Netherlands East Indies, at Padang). The ?Sumatra Battalion?, including Private Thomson, was subsequently transported to Burma where after arriving on 25 May 1942, the POW?s were set to work as slave labour on the infamous ?Death Railway?. By the time of their liberation in August 1945, the survivors of the ?Sumatra Battalion? were interred at Saigon, Indochina The medals are court-mounted. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with photocopied bi-lingual ?Prisoner of War? card in Japanese and English A most desirable medal group to a ?Jock?, who was fortunate to survive the ordeals of work on the ?Death Railway? Condition: GVF

An intriguing Great War and confirmed FEPOW lot of 7 medals: John Winder, Royal Lancaster Regiment, and or John Winder, Royal Artillery - 1914-15 Star (1447 Pte. J. Winder. R. Lanc. R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1447 Pte. J. Winder. R. Lanc. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1447 Pte. J. Winder. R. Lanc. R.) - 1939-45 Star - Pacific Star - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with 'Territorial' bar (827039 Sjt. J. Winder. R.A.) Private John Winder of the Royal Lancaster Regiment is confirmed from his Medal Index Card as having first served in theatre of war 'Western Europe' on 14 February 1915. He subsequently served as an Acting Lance-Corporal with the Machine Gun Corps 827039 Sergeant John Winder, Royal Artillery, is confirmed as having been captured at Singapore on 15 February 1942 and subsequently held as a Far East Prisoner of War IMPORTANT: Although these medals are all uniformly toned and laquered suspended on contemporary silk ribands (see illustration) we do not know whether the medals are all to one and the same man, or, represent those of two family members, and hence are being sold as found Condition: Laquered otherwise VF

An intriguing India & 'Malaya 1941-42' campaign medal group of 7: Private J. Moffat, 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and No 1 Independent Infantry Company - IGS 1908. GV second type with clasp 'NWF 1935' (2979313 Pte J. Moffat, A. & S.H.) - IGS Medal 1936. 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (2979313 Pte J. Moffat, A. & S.H.) - 1939-45 Star - Atlantic Star - Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Important: Both IGS medals confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Reference WO 100/497 for the IGS 1908, signed at Rawalpindi, India on 11 December 1936, and WO 100/498 for the IGS 1936, signed at Trimulgherry, India, on 5 December 1938) Private Moffat is confirmed a having been present in Malaya at the start of the Pacific War on 8 December 1941. His battalion the descendents of the 'Thin Red Line' had arrived in Singapore from India on August 1939 and had been a garrison battalion of Malaya Command ever since. Private Moffat is shown in the nominal rolls in the regimental history - written by the CO of 2/Argylls during the Malaya Campaign - as having been one of the men of the regiment who had been attached to the British No 1 Independent Infantry Company - which like 2/Argylls - was in the thick of the fighting during the British retreat down the Malay peninsula. As the Private Moffat does not appear in the fatal casualty rolls for the campaign, or in any of the Far East Prisoner of War records, he was almost certainly 'lucky' (?) and was either wounded and evacuated from from Malaya or Singapore sometime between 8 December 1941 - 15 February 1942, or else, was an evader who somehow managed to escape Japanese captivity and return to British lines in India or Ceylon, and who then subsequently went on to serve in some capacity during in the 'Atlantic' theatre! A most intriguing and unusual combination including an Atlantic Star in a group to a Jock of the Argyll's The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medals all suspended form original silk ribands from a mounting bar. This latter retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold with soft-copy of 'Nominal Roll' page from the Regimental History of 2nd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, showing that the recipient was in Malaya at the start of the Pacific War and subsequently posted on attachment to the Independent Infantry Company. This will be sent by email attachment to the buyer Condition: VF

An intriguing Mercantile Marine pair of medals: Constantinos Scaliaris - British War Medal (Constantinos Scaliaris) - Mercantile Marine war Service Medal (Constantinos Scaliaris) Note: The medals mounted court style for display The recipient is confirmed as being a Greek national. He was born on the island of Andros, Greece, in 1878. Refer to his Medal Index Card at the National Archives for details Condition: GVF

An Invincible Warrior (B.M. Khokhar, Meerut, 1968) A compendium on the history and traditions of the Sikhs, and specifically the services and heritiage of the Sikh Regiment No 2 of an intended series of 3 (the others being books on the Dogras and Gorkhas). 136 Pages.Illustrated with pictures of Sikh Regiment personalities, including bemedalled VC and PVC winners, former Colonels, Colours etc. Dimensions of the book are approximately 18 cms long by 12 cms wide Condition: Cover chipped and scuffed and bearing two library (?)reference labels. 3 inconspicuous annotated ink marks on a single page. Outer cover spine chipped, but binding and contents intact. Good

An Irish Nurse?s extensive Royal Red Cross, South African War & Great War medal group of 6: Sister, Mary Anne Davis, A.R.R.C., Queen Alexandras Imperial Nursing Service Reserve, late Princess Christian?s Army Nursing Reserve - Royal Red Cross. Second class breast badge (A.R.R.C.) - Queen?s South Africa Medal. Silver no clasp (Nursing Sister M. A. Davis.) - King?s South Africa Medal. No clasps (Nursing Sister M. A. Davis.) - 1914 Star. Embelished with tailors clasp (Miss M. A. Davis, Q.A.I.M.N.S.R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Nursing Sister M. A. Davis.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Nursing Sister M. A. Davis.) Note: The naming on the South African War Medals is officially reimpressed ? a common feature on South African War medals awarded to Nurses. Reference ?Honours and Awards to Women to 1914 (Gooding, 2007) it is estimated that 25% of Nurses medals were officially reimpressed Sold together with the recipients associated insignia etc, including; - Princess Christian?s Army Nursing Service Reserve cape badge (145) - Q.A.I..M.N.S.R. Cape Badge. On pin-brooch as issued - 2 x Great War era fibre ID tags. Each indented with recipients details - British Red Cross Society. Specialists badge with ?Trained Nurse? clasp - Great War Nurse?s cloth ?Service Chevrons? (denoting 1914 service + 3 years) - Photo of recipient wearing SA War ribbons & Q.A.I.M.N.S.R. cape badge Provenance: Gledinings, London, Monday 16 December 1991. Lot 675 The A.R.R.C. and campaign medals all confirmed as issued per below sources; - A.R.R.C. Published LG issue of 1 January 1918 - QSA Medal: Respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/229). Issued 18/09/1903 - KSA Medal: Respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/353) - 1914 Star Trio: Per respective Medal Index Card Mary Anne Davis, was a native of Waterford, Ireland, where she was born on 25 March 1865. Her father had been a Linen Manufacturer, however by the time she had joined the Army Nursing Service Reserve in 1899, both of her parents were dead. Mary served overseas in South Africa between 30 December 1899 to 24 April 1909. During the Great War, she first entered theatre of war ?France? on 11 August 1914, and remained in theatre through to 13 October 1917, during which time she served with various hospitals and casualty clearing stations, including those of the Lahore Division, Indian Army (Note: her service papers, respective medal rolls and medal index card, accessible at The National Archives, contain details of the hospitals and clearing stations she served at throughout her career in South Africa and the Great War eras). In October 1917, she was transferred to the King George V Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. Mary appears to have been a model and popular Military Nurse as testified by the confidential reports made by her superior officer?s the last of which, dated 1 May 1920, states? Quote, Sister Mary Anne Davis Q.A.I.M.N.S. Reserve has served in this hospital for the last two and a half years. She is a well trained nurse, very kind and attentive to her patients, in whom she has always taken the greatest interest. She is very reliable, good-tempered, and has a good influence among her fellow workers Unquote. Important: The group and insignia is attractively mounted in a glazed frame ? in this regard we are only prepared to post the frame within the United Kingdom only under strictly ?buyers liability?(i.e., we will package the frame to the best of our ability, but will not accept liability in the event of any damage to the glazed frame while in transit). Overseas clients are of course welcome to buy the lot ? but as we will not send the frame overseas ? the medals and insignia would have to removed for normal packaging and despatch. View the weight and packaging involved for this group, this is reflected in the postage quote Condition: GVF

An Irish seafarers Great War campaign medal pair: Michael Halpin, Mercantile Marine - British War Medal. Silver issue (Michael Halpin) - Mercantile Marine War Service Medal (Michael Halpin) Important: Recipient was born in Skerries, County Dublin, Ireland Both medals fitted with original long issue silk weave ribands, and each contained in their titled brown issue envelopes of issue Condition: Toned GVF

An Irishman survivors \'Forced Aircraft Landing\' in Qatar & \'World Wars\' group of 9: Colonel Reginald Hugh Penrose-Welsted, C.I.E., Military Farms Department, late 2nd (P.A.V.O.) Battalion 7th Rajput Regiment & Connaught Rangers - 1914-15 Star ( (Lt. R. H. Penrose-Welsted. 1/4/Rajputs..) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Maj. R. H. Penrose-Welsted.) - Interallied Victory Medal. With M.I.D. Oakleaves emblem (Maj. R. H. Penrose-Welsted.) - GSM 1918. GV 1st issue with clasp \'S. Persia\' (Major. R. H. Penrose-Welsted.) - IGS 1908. GV 1st issue \'Waziristan 1921-24\' (Capt. R. H. Penrose Welsted. 2-7 Rajput R.) - War Medal - India Service Medal - Jubilee Medal 1935 - Coronation Medal 1937 Note: All seven pre-1939 medals are professionally mounted in the swing-style and as worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Unique to unit Military Officers campaign medal: The recipient is confirmed as the only Military Officer of the Miitary Farms Department (Indian Army) to be awarded the GSM with clasp \'S. Persia\' Mentioned-in-Despatches: Awarded MID for service with the Bushire Field Force in Persia between 1 April 1918 to 31 March 1919 (published London Gazette 3 February 1920) High Honours: Colonel R. H. Penrose-Welsted was created a Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire (C.I.E.), the award published in the London Gazette issue of 1 January 1943 Medals and clasps verification: All campaign, MID & commemorative medals confirmed as entitled per the below following medal rolls, medal index cards and other sources: - 1914-15 Star: Reference WO 329/2475 (entered theatre of war \'France\' 13 August 1914) - British War Medal. Silver issue: Medal Index Card ref WO 372/28/359, Captain 4th Rajputs - Interallied Victory Medal with MID Oakleaves: Medal Index Card ref WO 372/28/359 - GSM 1918. GV 1st issue with clasp \'S. Persia\': Ref WO 100/G37/447 - IGS 1908. GV 1st issue \'Waziristan 1921-24\': War Services sections of Indian Army Lists - War Medal: Awarded for 28 days uniform service 1939-45 - India Service Medal: 3 years service in India (IA List 1943 records \'Retired\' 2 November 1942) - Jubilee Medal 1935: Jubilee Medal Roll, India allocation (Acting Director General of Farms) - Coronation Medal 1937: Jubilee Medal Roll, India allocation (Director of Farms) Reginald Hugh Penrose-Welsted, son Samuel Quayle Penrose-Welsted and Eleanor Grace Penrose Welsted (nee Fleming) was a native of Portlaw, Carrick-on-Suir, County Waterford. Ireland, where he was born on, 23 April 1891. Reginald was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on 3 September 1910, also taking the Prize for Military Administration. On arrival in British India, Reginald - an officer on the Indian Army Unattached List - was posted for 1 years attached service with 1st Battalion Connaught Rangers - a.k.a. \'The Devils Own\' - prior to being transferred to his parent Indian Army Infantry Regiment, 4th (Prince Albert Victor\' Own) Rajputs on, 28 November 1919. Reginald remained a regimental officer of 4/Rajputs (re-styled 2/7 Rajput in 1922), through to 25 July 1922. During the Great War he served in Mesopotamia (Iraq) with the 4th Rajputs from, 18 September 1915 to 4 May 1918 Following his service in Mesopotamia, Reginald saw further service with the Bushire Field Force in South Persia, between 6 October 1918 to 4 May 1920. During his service in South Persia, Reginald was appointed GSO II and held various Staff Appointments with Headquarters, including being attached as the sole Military Officer to the Military Farms Department to oversee the small but vitally important role of the Military Farms Department to provide \'Dairy Milk\' supplies - a staple dietary component - for the Indian Army units in South Persia. For his work on the Headquarters Staff and with the Military Farms Department, Reginald was rewarded with a \'Mention-in-Despatches\' for South Persia. Reginald returned to his parent regiment, and served with 2/7 Rajput during the Waziristan Campaign on the North West Frontier of India, 1921-1922 Transferring to the Military Farms Department on 26 July 1922, he was later promoted Major in September 1927 Flying back to India in August 1936, he was lucky to survive the forced landing of Imperial Airways G-AAUC which took off from London on 22 August. With its passengers including 3 x Officers of the Indian Army and Political Agents for Bahrain they made good speed to Basra. However, on the leg to Bahrain, they were forced to make an emergency crash landing in the desert, south of present day Doha (Qatar), around 0520hrs on 29 August. Having lost radio communications, they were all but stranded and faced a grim outlook, with only \'...a few sandwiches, a small amount of bottled water, chocolates and whiskey\' Thankfully, No. 84 Squadron RAF were in the area and together with two further craft of Imperial Airways, began the search. Having spent two days under the sapping Arabian sun, they were finally spotted and rescued some 40 miles south of Salwa Wells, no doubt greatful that the ordeal was at an end Penrose-Welsted made his way onto India, being made Colonel and Director of Farms, Military Farms Service on 11 November 1936. The Military Farms Department of the Indian Army had been formed in 1889 in order to provide milk and fodder for the huge head of cattle required to meet the needs of the Indian Army. At the start of the Second World War, Reginald Hugh Penrose-Welsted held the position of Director Military Farms, through to taking his retirement on 2 November 1942, during which years, he and his unit, provided immense logistical support during the massive expansion of the Indian Army, in the early years of the Second World War. As a reflection of the importance of his services 1939-1942, Colonel Penrose-Welsted was created a Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire, C.I.E. Post-war, Reginald lived in retirement in, Battle, Sussex, England, where he is recorded as having died during the second quarter of 1966 The insignia of the Military Farms Department worn by the recipient is in the \'Field Marshal Sir John Chapple\' collection of Indian Army badges held by the National Army Museum (NAM1965-10-109, refers) Sold together with some hard-copy photocopied research Condition: GVF

An Iron Cross holders and veteran of both world wars lot of ephemera: Feldwebel Friederich Hermann Allmers, Luftwaffe late German Army The recipient was a senior Luftwaffe NCO - and former Great War Infantryman who had been decorated with the Iron Cross (EKII) The lot comprises; - Luftwaffe \'Wehrpass\'. A multi page document with photo ID and numerous entries - Award document named to for the Hindenburg Cross awarded to recipient on 26 October 1934 - Full-size medal riband bar for 3 x awards vis: WWI Iron Cross EKII, Hindenburg Cross with Swords & Third Reich West Wall Medal The recipient was a resident of Kaufmann, Bruchsal, Germany Condition: GVF

An Isle of Mull resident\'s, 51st Highland Division \'Battle of Arras\' Great War \'Killed-in-Action\' medal pair: Private Duncan McInnes, \'C Coy\' 6th (Perthshire) Bn Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Territorial Force, late Scottish Horse - British War Medal. Silver issue (7470 Pte. D. McInnes. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (7470 Pte. D. McInnes. R. Highrs.) Important: Private Donald McInnes, is confirmed 'Killed-in-Action' in France, 23 April 1917, while serving under higher formation, 51st Highland Division, during the Battle of Arras Note: Both medals verified as the recipients full medal entitlement for the Great War per the respective campaign medal roll of the Black Watch (ref WO 329/1357) hat was compiled and signed at Perth, Scotland, on, 18 January 1921. Duncan McInnes, son of Neil McInnes (a Granite Quarryman) & Margaret McInnes, was a native of the island parish of, Kilfinichen and Kilvickeon, Isle of Mull, Argyllshire, Scotland, where he was born in circa 1895. At the time of the compilation of the 1901 National Census for Scotland, Duncan is recorded as living with his parents and siblings at, Fionnphort, Isle of Mull. In 1901, Duncan's siblings comprised; 3 x brothers, vis; Archibald, Neil and John; and sister Maggie. Duncan McInnes is recorded as having served in the Scottish Horse (holding regimental number 5347) in the United Kingdom prior to transferring to the Black Watch, where he firstly served with 4/5th Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) with which unit he held regimental number '7470' before being posted to 6th (Perthshire) Battalion Black Watch (in which he initially held regimental number '6520' ), and with which latter unit he was serving, when he first entered theatre of war 'France'. Duncan McInnes - who had only been renumbered '268291' in March 1917 - was serving in 'C Company' Black Watch under higher formation, 51st Highland Division, when he was reported 'Killed-in-Action' on 23 April 1917, during the Battle of Arras Duncan's body was never recovered form the battlefield. However, his supreme sacrifice is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission where his name and service details are inscribed on a panel of the Arras Memorial, in Arras, France. The Arras Memorial commemorates almost 35,000 servicemen from the United Kingdom, South Africa and New Zealand who died in the Arras sector between the spring of 1916 and 7 August 1918, the eve of the Advance to Victory, and have no known grave. The most conspicuous events of this period were the Arras offensive of April-May 1917, and the German attack in the spring of 1918 At home, on the tranquil Isle of Mull, Duncan's name and service details are inscribed on the, Creich War Memorial located on the Isle of Mull. The Creich War Memorial commemorates the fallen of both world wars (14 in Great War & 1 in WW2, together with a single soldier killed in Afghanistan, 2009. Of the 14 islanders killed in the Great War, 10 served with Naval Forces or the Mercantile Marine, and 4 with the Army, of which latter 2 x had served with different battalions of the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, and the others including Duncan McInnes (268291) and James Cameron (267988), had both formerly served in the Scottish Horse, and both had latterly served in the 6/Black Watch - both dying in France, on different dates in April 1917 Sold together with some hard copy photocopied research Condition: About EF

An Isle of Sheppey / \'Man of Kent\' interest Fireman\'s long service medal pair: Fireman Frank Wellby, Queenborough Fire Brigade - a). National Fire Brigades Association. Bronze long service medal with \'5 Years\' clasp (8639 Frank Wellby.) - b). National Fire Brigades Association. Silver long service medal with \'Twenty Years\' clasp (5423 Frank Wellby) Medal verification: The \'Twenty Years\' service medal was presented to the recipient on 10 June 1937 (Reference \'Sheerness Times Guardian\' issue of 10 June 1937 Note: The National Fire Brigades Association was established in 1918 when it \'morphed\' from the hitherto styled National Union of Fire Brigades. To reflect the name change in 1918, new obverse dies had to be prepared. It was during that time of change that the scarce seen \'1st type\' NFBA medals, distinctive by their ring suspensions were issued The medals individually fitted with their original silk ribands complete with mounting bars, these latter each retaining their hinged pins & clasp fittings as issued Frank Wellby, son of George Montague Wellby (a Carpenter) and Rosa Matilda Wellby (nee Joiner) was a native of, Queenborough, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, where he was born on 27 July 1890. At the time of the compilation of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, Frank is recorded employed as an \'Engine Driver\' (at the Coal Wharf), and residing ith his parents and 4 x siblings (elder brother George, younger brother Leonard, and younger sisters Nellie & Daisy) at, 1 Comyn Terrace, Queenborough. Frank married Hilda May Young (1893-1980) at the Isle of Sheppey, sometime during the third quarter of 1912. Frank was a long serving volunteer member of the Queenborough Fire Brigade, receiving his \'Twenty Year\' service medal in 1937, and still recorded as a Volunteer Fireman when the National Register for England & Wales was compiled in 1939, by which time Frank is described as an Erecting Fitter, and residing with his wife, Hilda, at, 29 Harold Street, Queenborough. Frank Wellby, \'Man of Kent\', died at Queenborough, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England on, 17 October 1951 Local Kent newspapers the \'Sheerness Times Guardian\' issues for 3 & 10 June 1937, include articles pertaining to the award of the 20 Years Service Medal to the recipient Note: Refer to the Ancestry Genealogical site for identified photographs of Frank Wellby A fine \'Isle of Sheppey\' local history interest medal pair Condition: GVF

An Officer & \'Rubber Planter\'s\' Malaya Campaign and \'Death Railway\' F.E.P.O.W. campaign & long service medal group of 5: Lieutenant Cecil Bright Lea, 3rd (Negri Sembilan) Battalion Federated Malay States Volunteer Force - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Pacific Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GVI type I \'Malaya\' bar (6199 C.Q.M.S., Cecil Bright Lea, F.M.S.V.F.) Note: Medal with single minor official correction to last letter of surname - and exactly as issued Medal verification: The award of the Efficiency Medal was published in the issue of 31 January 1941 - and one of the last awards of the GVI first type EM\'s with bar \'Malaya\' to be gazetted and issued prior to the start of the Pacific War Lieutenant Cecil Bright Lea was a long-standing pre-war member of the 3rd (Negri Sembilan) Battalion Federated Malay States Volunteer Force. Commissioned Lieutenant in 1941, he was with other members of his unit mobilized for \'War Service\' on, 8 November 1941, at which time his battalion under their Commanding Officer Lt-Colonel C.F.H. Riches, was, together with other F.M.S.V.F. units, assigned to the Line of Communications Brigade under command of Brigadier Robert Gifford Moir, the brigade being deployed on the Malay Peninsula. After his capture at the surrender of Singapore Colony on, 15 February 1942, Cecil is recorded being incarcerated at no less than 8 x Prisoner of War camps located briefly in Singapore and from mid 1942 in, Thailand (Siam), where he worked the on the \'Death Railway\'. Cecil\'s \'Liberation Questionnaire\' is extant and held and accessible at The National Archives. We have been able to record all - except one - of the camps where Cecil was held prisoner, in order of sequence these were: - Changi (Singapore) - Ban Pong (Thailand) - Chungkai (Thailand) he spent two periods of captivity at this camp - Tha Makam (Thailand) - Kanchanaburi (Thailand) - Nakhon Nayok (Thailand) Lieutenant Cecil Bright Lea, survived his ordeal as a Far East Prisoner of War, including work on the Death Railway and the \'Bridge over the Kwai\' and is recorded as being \'Liberated\' in Thailand, on, 2 September 1945 Cecil Bright Lea, son of Arthur Henry Lea (an Electrical Mechanical Engineer) and Ada Charlotte Lea (nee Bright), was a native of, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, where he was born on 23 October 1904. In the 1920\'s Cecil accepted an overseas appointment in the Federated Malay States, where he was to pursue a long and successful career as a Rubber Planter (he was destined to remain in South East Asia, through to the 1960\'.). In 1939, he was employed with the Selangor and Chembong Malay Rubber Co Ltd, as a Plantation Manager at the Semenyih Estate, Selangor. Cecil joined the Federated Malay States Volunteer Force in February 1928, and by the time he was awarded his Efficiency Medal in 1941, held the rank of, Company Quarter Master Sergeant. He was appointed a commission in 1941, with rank of Lieutenant. Post-war, Cecil returned to Malaya, where he was employed variously as Plantation Manager at Saringgit Estate, Semenyih, Selangor, and by 1952 was located at the Harpenden Estate, Kapar, Selangor. In the 1960\'s, Cecil took up retirement and returned to the United Kingdom, where he settled in Hampshire, England. Cecil Bright Lea, residing at, f 11 Norman Road, Winchester, Hampshire, is recorded to have died on, 2 February 1991 The medals all retaining their original silk ribands as issued, the mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient, suspended on silk ribands. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

An Officer from \'Barry, Glamorgan\' World Wars & Special Constabulary medal group of 4: Lieutenant Owen Phillips, Army Cyclist Corps (Fife & Forfar Yeomanry) late 12th Battalion Welsh Regiment. later Glamorganshire Police Force - British War Medal (Lieut. O. Phillips.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut. O. Phillips.) - Defence Medal - Special Constabulary Long Service Medal. GVI 1st issue (Owen Philips) Sold together with insignia badge of: - Glamorganshire Special Constabulary. Badge. King's Crown issue, Chrome & enamel The badge complete with reverse fitting for wear Medals verification: The Great War campaign medal confirmed as the recipients only medal entitlement for the Great War per the respective medal roll of the Army Cyclist Corps (ref WO 329/2261) the medals being issued to the recipient on 10 June 1924 Owen Philips was born at Barry Island, Glamorgan on 17 June 1894, the son of John Phillips of Barry. Working as a Schoolmaster before the war Philips joined the Territorial Force as a Private in 3/7th (Cyclist) Battalion, Welsh Regiment seeing home service from 25 May 1915 and appointed Acting Corporal on 27 September 1915. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the 12th Battalion, Welsh Regiment on 20 January 1916, he transferred to the Army Cyclist Corps on ,5 July that same year. Phillips subsequently served in theatre of war 'Salonika' from 14 January 1917 and was attached to the 2nd Entrenching Battalion on 26 January. While serving in Salonika, Owen was admitted to the 43rd General Hospital for debility from 21 April 1917, returning on 21 May with Pneumonia he was sent to an Officers Convalescence home that same day. Promoted Lieutenant with the Army Cyclist Corps on 5 July, Philips was again invalided to 64th General Hospital on 27 September with Malaria he returned to 12th Battalion, Cyclist Corps on 30 October 1917. Returning to Britain on 31 December 1918 he was posted to Ireland with 2/1st Battalion, Fife & Forfar Yeomanry as part of 6th Cyclist Brigade at Curragh Camp. Philips was noted as struck off the strength on 26 September 1919 however he appears in the London Gazette on 31 October 1921 being confirmed in the rank of Lieutenant with the Army Cyclist Corps The 1939 National Register for England & Wales records Own Phillips described as employed as a 'Schoolmaster', and under remarks shown as serving as 'Special Constable in Glamorgan Police Force '(No 296), and residing with his wife Muriel Phillips (nee Baden) at their residence located at, The Cairns, Llanbethian, Cowbridge, Glamorganshire, Wales Note: The medals are accompanied with some hard-copy research, including Medal Index Card, and London Gazette entries Condition: About GVF

An Officer of Royal Marines, and resident of Yeovil, Somerset, 'Wounded-in-Action' at Inchy-et-Artois, casualty group of 4: Second Lieutenant Herbert Baker, 1st Royal Marine Battalion, late 2nd Royal Marine Battalion, 63rd Naval Division - British War Medal. Silver issue (2.Lt. H. Baker. R.M.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2.Lt. H. Baker. R.M.) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Silver War Badge: Reverse numbered RN43601 Sold together with; - Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs: Bell Medal. Bronze - Air Raid Recaustion (A.R.P.). GVI issue lapel badge. Male issue, with silver hallmarks for London 1938 Important: 2nd Lieutenant Herbert Baker was serving with 1st Royal Marine Battalion, 63rd (Royal Naval) Division, when he was 'Wounded-in-Action' by 'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound' (or, GSW) to the face, with High Explosive shell fragment to his lower jaw. His wound was is recorded as incurred on 6 September 1918, at Inchy-et-Trois - a village with a 'Lock' on the Canal Du Nord, where 1 RM Battalion had been engaged since 2 September 1918 in repulsing German counter attacks at and in the vicinity of Inchy-et Trois The Great War campaign medals & Silver War Badge are all verified as issued per the respective campaign medal & silver war badge rolls of the Royal Marines as under; - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref ADM 171/192 - Silver War Badge: Ref ADM 171/186 Note: The SWB RN43601 was not ascribed or recorded in the Admiralty rolls as awarded to any specific recipient, but that the numbered badge was sent to R.M.L.I. Gosport on 29 July 1919 and where it was issued from stock (to Herbert Baker) Herbert Baker son of Elias Baker (latterly Foreman Manager of a Web and Twine Weaver) & Alice Baker (nee Hackwell ) was a native of East Coker, Yeovil, Somerset, England, where he was born on 11 November 1897. Herbert was the last born child of Elias & Alice Baker, his 6 x other siblings who in order of date of birth were; John (brother), Annie (sister), Ada Maud (sister), Maud (sister), William George (brother) & Ernest. By the time of 1911 National Census for England & Wales, Herbert was described as a 'Scholar' residing at home together with his parents and four of his other siblings and living at the returned postal address of, North Coker, Yeovil. Herbert, by denomination a Baptist (Plymouth Bretheren), and described as a 'Web Weaver' attested as a Private for the Royal Marines at Yeovil, Somerset, on 8 December 1916. He served during the Great War with the Expeditionary Force on the Western Front from 27 March 1917, and was commissioned as an officer holding the temporary appointment of Second Lieutenant on 6 November 1917. His officers service papers (held & accessible at The National Archives) record that he was wounded in action on 6 September 1918 at 'Inchy' (but this date is more likely to have been the date he was actually admitted to hospital, as the battalion war diary only records officer casualties on 2 & 5 September 1918) In the fighting to repulse the Germans attacking and capturing the 'Lock' at Inchy-et-Artois (on the Canal du Nord) 1 RM Battalion incurred casualties of 38 x 'All-Ranks' killed and 112 'All Ranks' wounded in the series of actions in the vicinity of Inchy-et-Artois between 2-7 September 1918. 2nd Lieutenant Herbert Jones was hospitalized between 6th September to 30 May 1919, and was was subsequently invalided and from the Royal Marines in the same year The medals mounted for display on a board in the court style The lot is accompanied by hard copy of the recipients 'Other Ranks' service sheets & some typed collectors notes Condition: About EF

An Officer of the 'Coldstream Guards' campaign and jubilee medal group of 3: Captain Henry Folson, 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards - Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee Medal 1887. Silver issue - Egypt Medal. Undated with clasp 'Suakin 1885' (Qr Mr H. Folson, 1/Coldm Gds) - Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Obverse dated '1884-86' The Egypt Medal and clasp confirmed in the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/65) Henry Folson was a native of Preston, Lancashire, England, where he was born circa 1841. The 1911 National Census for England and Wales records him as a retired Captain of the Coldstream Guards then residing at 106 Idmiston Road, West Norwood, S.E., London Quartermaster and Honorary Lieutenant Henry Folson was granted the honorary Rank of Captain on 1 April 1895. He retired from the British Army on 15 May 1895 The medals mounted in correct order of precedence for the period, in the 'swing-style' and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary ribands, the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF and better

An Officer of the Brigade of Guards campaign pair: Lt-Colonel Newton Webb-Bowen 1st Battalion Welsh Guards - General Service Medal 1962. With clasp \'South Arabia\' (Major N. Webb-Bowen. WG.) - EIIR Coronation Medal 1953 Newton Webb-Bowen was first commissioned from the Royal Military College Sandhurst on 15 July 1948, as 2nd Lieutenant (Officer No 393321) and joined the Welsh Guards. Lieutenant on 15 July 1950. Major 15 July 1961. Lieutenant-Colonel 30th June 1968. He retired from the British Army on 29 September 1972 The medals mounted in the court-style, with Guards backing and \'as-worn\' by the recipient. The mounting brooch bar retaining theoriginal long hinged pin and casp fittings. Condition: GVF

An Officer South African War and Great War casualty group of 3 with Memorial Plaque: Major Herbert William Dumaresq, Rifle Brigade - QSA Medal. 5 x clasps \'CC\' \'TH\' \'OFS\' \'ROL\' \'Trans\' (Lieut. H. W. Dumaresq, Rifle Bde) - Kings South Africa Medal. With both usual dated clasps (Lieut. H. W. Dumaresq, Rifle Bde) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Major. H.W. Dumaresq) - Memorial Plaque (Herbert William Dumaresq) Important: All medals and clasps confirmed as complete entitlement - the lot contained in a period glazed frame (and the postage priced accordingly for carriage of a framed item - which is not suitable for overseas despatch) Herbert Dumaresq was both \'Wounded-in-Action\' (at Pogeiters Drift 23 December 1899) and \'Mentioned-in-Despatches\' (London Gazette 8 February 1901) while serving with the 1st Battalion Rifle Brigade during the South African War Interestingly the recipient and indeed the Dumaresq family in general had a long and close association with Australia - The Sydney Morning Herald of 17 May 1916, containing the below follwing obituary; Quote, Major William Herbert Dumaresq, Rifle Brigade, formerly A.D.C. and private secretary to Lord Chelmsford when Governor of New South Wales, whose death took place in London in January last was the youngest son of the late Mr. William Alexander Dumaresq, of, St.Aubins, Scone and Furracabad, Glen Innes, N.S.W., and of Mrs Dumaresq, 37, Nevern Square, London. He was born on April 26 1875, and was educated at Wellington College (1892-8), and entered the Rifle Brigade from the Yorkshire Artillery in 1899. He received promotion in 1900, and in February 1903 obtained his captaincy, and was gazetted Major in September of last year. Major Dumaresq fought in the South African War (1899-1902), took part in the Relief of Ladysmith and in the operations on the Tugela Heights, where he was wounded. He was in the Mounted Infantry from May 1901, till the end of the War, and was Mentioned-in-Despatches, and secured the Queens Medal with four clasps (sic) and the Kings Medal with two clasps. From March 1910, to March 1912, he was A.D.C. to Lord Chelmsford, then Governor of New South Wales, and until 1913 was his Private Secretary. At the commencement of the present War, Major Dumaresq was posted to the 7th service battalion R.B. at Aldershot, going to the 10th Battalion as Adjutant until, January, 1915. In February 1915 he was on the Staff at Gibraltar as D.A.A. and Q.M.G. which post he held until November, when he came home on leave. His health prevented his return and he died on January 14, at 37, Nevern Square, S.W. and was buried with military honours at St.Mary\'s churchyard, Godstone Unquote Condition: Toned earlier medals tone GVF others EF

An Officer's 'South East Asia' campaign and long service medal group of 5: Lieutenant Kalambahadur Sahi, 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI issue 'Malaya' (21132337 Rfn. Kalambahadur Sahi, 2 G.R.) - General Service Medal 1962. Clasp 'Borneo' (Lt. Kalambahadur Sahi. 2 GR.) - Military LSGC. EIIR 'Regular Army' bar (21132337 S. Sgt. Kalambahadur Sahi, 2 G.R.) - India: Independence Medal 1947 (21132337 Rfn. Kalambahadur Sahi, G.R.) Note: On the GSM 1918 the last letter 'I' of clan name officially corrected - being typical for this medal issue to this particular regiment - and with contact marks over regiment Kalambahadur Sahi enlisted in the 'British' Indian Army sometime during the Second World War and transferred with his regiment to the British Army effective 1 January 1948 at which time he was serving as a Rifleman. Warrant Officer (II) Kalambahadur Sahi was promoted to Lieutenant (Queens Gurkha Officer) effective 1 February 1962 at which time his officer number became (471409). Lieutenant (Q.G.O.) Kalambahadur Sahi retired from the British Army effective 12 May 1968 The medals mounted in the court-style. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About GVF

An officer's Battle of El Alamein 'Killed-in-Action' medal group to the 51st Highland Division: Lieutenant Donald Maciver, 5th Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, 51st Highland Division - The 1939-1945 Star - The Africa Star. With Royal Mint '8th Army' clasp - War Medal Sold together with - Army Council Condolence transmittal letter named 'Lieutenant D. Maciver' - Card box of issue for the medals addressed to the mother as nominated next-of-kin; Mr M. A. Maciver 6 Avenue Park Street Glasgow N.W. Important: Lieutenant Donald Maciver 5th Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders is confirmed as having been 'Killed-in-Action' at the Battle of El Alamein, on, 24 October 1942 Note: The positively attributed medals of the recipient's brother, William Charles Maciver, are being sold under separate listing see Item code Speaking of the great 'Desert' victory at the Battle of El-Alamein, Britain's legendary war-time leader, Winston Churchill said; Quote, "Now this is not the end; it is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." After the war, he wrote: "Before Alamein we never had a victory. After Alamein, we never had a defeat. Unquote. Donald Maciver was the son of Donald and Mary A. Maciver, 6 Avenue, Park Street, Glasgow, Scotland. Donald was a native of Glasgow, where he was born in 1917. The Glasgow Electorial Register for 1936 records Donald as living at home at the family residence together with his parents, and his two brothers, John & William. Donald was given an Emergency Commission when he was appointed 2nd Lieutenant on 1 March 1941 and posted to 5th Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlander. Appointed Acting Captain 10 November 1941; Appointed War Substantive Lieutenant, 1 September 1942. By descent a 'Lewis Man', Donald, was the son of parents who had been born and raised in, Laxay, Lochs, Isle of Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides, or 'Western Isles' - hence his commission in the family's local regiment of his forefathers, 'The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders'. After his death in action, the below notice was posted in the local 'Stornaway Gazette' issue of 27 November 1942; Quote, It has come as a shock to the innumerable friends of the late Lieut. Donald Maciver to learn that he has paid the supreme sacrifice in the Battle of Egypt. Donald, as he was affectionately known, was loved by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance, and his many friends in Aberdeen, where he was widely known in connection with the sporting activities of his regiment "The Camerons" will mourn the loss of a "real sport and a gentleman". His many relations and friends in the Isle of Lewis (his father comes from Laxay, Lochs), will mourn the passing of a boy they knew and loved and for whom he so gladly gave his life. Too good to live But oh, so young to die Unquote. The body of Lieutenant Donald Maciver lies interred at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission 'El Alamein War Cemetery', in Egypt, where his grave is located at reference grave XIX. C. 14 A scarce seen & desirable 51st Highland Division officer casualty group for the Battle of El Alamein Condition: EF

An Officer's 'Highland Yeomanry' campaign group of 3: Captain Arthur James Byrne, 1st Lovat's Scouts - 1914-15 Star (Lieut. A. J. Byrne. 1.Lovat's Scts.) - British War Medal (Capt: A. J. Byrne.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Capt: A. J. Byrne.) Arthur James Byrne was born in Dollar, Clackmannanshire, Scotland circa 1883. His Medal Index Card (accessible at The National Archives) shows that he first entered theatre of war 'Gallipoli' on 7 September 1915. The MIC also shows his home address as being; Croney Byrne Rathdrum County Wicklow Ireland The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient, suspended from contemporary silk ribands, that on the Star now frayed. The medal mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

An Officer's 'Highland Yeomanry' campaign group of 3: Captain Arthur James Byrne, 1st Lovat's Scouts - 1914-15 Star (Lieut. A. J. Byrne. 1.Lovat's Scts.) - British War Medal (Capt: A. J. Byrne.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Capt: A. J. Byrne.) Arthur James Byrne was born in Dollar, Clackmannanshire, Scotland circa 1883. His Medal Index Card (accessible at The National Archives) shows that he first entered theatre of war 'Gallipoli' on 7 September 1915. The MIC also shows his home address as being; Croney Byrne Rathdrum County Wicklow Ireland The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient, suspended from contemporary silk ribands, that on the Star now frayed. The medal mounting bar retainign the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

An officer's 1914 campaign medal group of 3: Captain Alan Walmsley, 1st Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers and sometime Tank Corps - 1914 Star (2.Lieut: A. Walmsley. R.W. Fus:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt. A. Walmsley.) - Interallied Victory Medal. With MID Oakleaves (Capt. A. Walmsley.) Note: The award of the Mention-inDespatches was published in the London Gazette of 1 January 1916 Important: The respective Medal Index Card of Captain Alan Walmsley confirms all medals and emblem as entitled and issued. He is shown as disembarked to join the B.E.F. in Belgium on 7 October 1914. His 1914 Star was was issued on 9 March 1920 and the BWM/Victory & MID Emblems issued on 21 January 1921. Interestingly the recipients MIC is marked to show entitlement to the award of a Military Cross Alan Walmsley was 'Wounded-in-Action' during the Great War (The London Gazette refers) The medals professionally 'swing-mounted' by Spink of London and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with a soft-copy of the recipients Medal index Card that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: GVF

An Officers '1914 Star' casualty campaign group of 3: Second Lieutenant Jeremiah Shannon, 6/7 Battalion Kings Own Scottish Borderers, late 2nd Battalion Scots Guards - 1914 Star. No clasp (5324 L.Cpl J. Shannon. S. Gds:) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2.Lieut. J. Shannon.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2.Lieut. J. Shannon.) Important: Second Lieutenant Jeremiah Shannon of 6/7 Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers is confirmed as being 'Killed-in-Action' in France on 1 August 1918 The respective Medal Index Card (extant at The National Archives) shows that Jeremiah first entered a theatre of war (Belgium) on 7 October 1914, at which time he was serving with the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards. He was subsequently appointed a commission and as an officer served with the the K.O.S.B. The group sold with original long lengths of watered silk weave ribands Condition: EF

An Officers 1914 Star campaign trio: Lieutenant Edward Gale Smallcombe, Machine Gun Corps late Royal Berkshire Regiment and 1/1st North Somerset Yeomanry - 1914 Star. With clasp (165175 Pte. E.G. Smallcombe. 1/1 N.Som:Yeo.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2.Lieut E.G. Smallcombe.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2.Lieut E.G. Smallcombe.) Note: The clasp on the 1914 Star is a contemporary tailors replacement clasp Important: All medals confirmed as entitled on the recipients respective Medal Index Card (a hard copy of the MIC will accompany the medals), which latter is also annotated to show that 'C/R Issd Jan 1939' which is short for, clasp and rosette(s)) issued January 1939! Edward Gale Smallcombe was born in Westbury, Wiltshire, England circa 1888. During the Great War Edward served first with the 1/1st North Somerset Yeomanry with which regiment he first entered theatre of war France on 2 November 1914. Edward was subsequently commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Berkshire Regiment, and ended the war as a Lieutenant serving with the Machine Gun Corps. His forwaridng address shown on the MIC for sending the medals was; 30 Bradley Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Condition: GVF

An Officers attributed \'Monte Cassino\' Cross group of 7: Captain W. Darkin, T.D., Royal Signals - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star with clasp \'8th Army\' - Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Decoration. GVI with integral \'Territorial\' bar - further service bar. Reverse dated 1950 - Poland: Monte Cassino Cross 1944, reverse numbered, ?49 641 Note: The pin has bene removed from the \'Territorial\' bar and it has been pierced for wear on riband Important: The \'Monte-Cassino Cross\' a genuine item being numbered in the block of surplus medals released for public purchase in latter years. Sold together with; -2 x identity disks ?69447 Capt. Darkin, C.E.? - Identity bracelet (no chain), ?City of London Signals T.A., Sigmn. Darkin W., 1936? - Bexley Heath & District Motor Cycling Club Medal, named ?Langmaid Trial 1939 W Darkin?

An Officers campaign and 'Singapore Command' group of 4: Lieutenant Francis Anthony Frederick Hereward Maitland, Royal Army Pay Corps - GSM 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (Lt F.A.F.H. Maitland. R.A.P.C.) Francis Anthony Frederick Hereward Mailtand was born in 1932. He was commissioned to 2nd Lieutenant (419793) on 3rd November 1951. Tragically he lived only a short life, as inspite of having youth on his side, being a fine athlete and getting married in 1957, Francis is recorded as having died sometime in the last quarter of 1962, at Oxford, England, at only 30 years of age Condition: GVF

An Officers campaign and long service group of 4: Flight Lieutenant Leonard Roy Hooper, Royal Air Force - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI type II with clasp 'Malaya' (Flt.Lt. L.R. Hooper. R.A.F.) - Royal Air Force LS&GC Medal. GVI first issue (Plt.Off. L.R. Hooper. R.A.F.) Leonard Roy Hooper was born on 14 July 1907. He was commissioned from the ranks (Sergeant) as a Piolot Officer on 8 April 1943 (Technical Branch (Engineer)); Flying Officer 26 February 1944 and finally Flight Lieutenant 8 October 1946. He was qualified in A.I.S. Inspection Duties. He retired from the Royal Air Force on 24 July 1957 Sold together with copied notes confirming above details The group mounted in the swing-style and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: VF

An officers campaign and long service medal group of 4: Major James Henry Drummond, Royal Army Pay Corps - British War Medal. Silver issue (1328 Cpl J. H. Drummond. A.P.C.) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC. GV first issue (7657294 W.O.Cl.II. Cpl J. H. Drummond. A.P.C.) Together with below following archive of original ephemera; - GVI WW2 era illuminated scroll commemorating the life of Major J. H. Drummond - 2 x B&W photos of recipient (as a Major) with ribbons on tunic circa 1947 - Gp photo of RAPC detachment 'Tientsin' China Station winter dress, ribbons up - Large gp photo 2 Div Football winners 1932-33. RSM with ribbons up - Certificate of Discharge (APC) dated 27th January 1919 - 1st Class Certificate of Education, Sergeant Army Pay Corps dated - 2nd Class Certificate of Education 'Boy' Drummond, 1/Worcestershire Rgt 1907 - Soldier's Small Book Worcestershire Regiment/APC, dated 16 December 1919 - China: Rail Warrant Peking-Mukden Line 'Sleeping Car' named & dated 22/08/1932 - China: Shanghai Garrison Sergeants Mess, British Army HQ, Xmas Day menu 1934 James Henry Drummond, Royal Army Pay Corps, was a native of the Parish of St. Michaels, Limerick, Ireland, where he was born circa 1893. He enlisted for the British Army at Dublin, Ireland, on 9 January 1907, at which time he joined the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment as a 'Boy' soldier 14 years of age. Holding the rank of W.O. Cl. I. James served variously in China as Regimental Sergeant Major of the Royal Army Pay Corps, detachments in Tienstin and Shanghai. During the Second World War, and after he held the rank of Major, and is recorded as having died at Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, on 27 August 1948, his next of kin subsequently being issued with an official illuminated scroll in memory of his sacrifice and their loss. Major Drummond had three son's, of which at least two of whom served in the Armed Forces. Robert Joseph Drummond, was commissioned and served post-war with the Worcestershire Regiment, in Malaya, Cyprus and Congo, while another, James Anthony Patrick Drummond was decorated with the Distinguished Flying Medal and later commissioned in the Royal Air Force, and who was killed-in-action over Hamburg in 1943. The latter's medals are extant and were sold at DNW in 2004. Medals have been court-mounted (not as worn). The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings. The ephemera a useful lot, with usual wear and some creases to photos, including minor chips/tears to papers otherwise Fine Condition: Medals GVF

An Officers Great War \'Territorial Force\' War Medal Group of 3: Captain James Antron Thomas, Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt J.A. Thomas) - Interallied Victory Medal (Capt J.A. Thomas) - Territorial Force War Medal (Capt J.A. Thomas D.C.L.I .) Captain James Antron Thomas, a native Cornishman, is confirmed as having first entered theatre of war \'France\' on 22 May 1916. The recipients medal index card also shows that his forwarding address was \'Trevean, Helston, Cornwall.\' Condition: GVF

An officers Home Defence and Army Cadet Force campaign and long service medal pair: Lieutenant-Colonel Eric Harold St Maur Toope, 'County of London' Army Cadet Force - Defence Medal - Cadet Forces Long Service Medal. GVI issue (A/Lt Col E.H.ST.M. Toope) Note: Surname with official corrections - and fairly typical for this particular GVI era medal issue Important: Cadet Forces medal verified per publication notice in the London Gazette, issue of 15 December 1950, wherein the recipient is shown as serving with the 'County of London' Army Cadet Force Eric Harold St Maur Toope, was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant on 31 December 1942, and resigned his commission on 31 December 1957, being granted the Honorary rank of Major (the London Gazette issue of 13 May 1958 refers) Sold together with exytact page from Army List showing commission details Condition: GVF

An officers Korean War campaign pair: Captain D.A. Newman, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers - Korea Medal (Capt D.A. Newman. R.E.M.E.) - United Nations Service Medal with clasp \'Korea\' The group mounted in the court-style. The mounting brooch retaining the long hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: GVF

An officers Mentioned-in-Despatches campaign medal group of 6: Lieutenant Ronald Sydney Colchester-Hall, C.B.E., late R.A.S.C. att'd Transportation Branch, H.Q. Military Government, British Troops Berlin, 831 H.Q. C.C.G., B.A.O.R. 2. - The 1939-45 Star - The Africa Star. With clasp '8th Army' - The Italy Star - The France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. With Mention in Despatches Oakleaf emblem this with blades unmounted Note: The ribands are all original issue silk ribands, that have never been mounted Sold together with; a. Original named card back of issue OHMS label and addressed to recipient, at British Troops Berlin (Central Control Commission Government), B.A.O.R. b. Original medal transmittal slip, this enumerated for '8' medals, clasps and or emblems c. Original greaseproof envelopes of issue for all 6 x campaign medals Note: The award of the Mention-in-Despatches to Lieutenant Ronald Sydney Colchester-Hall, Royal Army Service Corps, wa spublished in the London Gazette issue of 4 April 1946 The published preamble to the award notice states; Quote, The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North-West Europe: Unquote Important: Ronald Sydney Colchester-Hall, was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (Civil Division), the award being published in the London Gazette issue of 11 June 1966 The award of the C.B.E. was in respect of the recipients services as General Manager, Publications, British Broadcasting Corporation (B.B.C.) Ronald Sydney Colchester-Hall, son of Sydney Herbert (Commercial Traveller) and Bearnice Alice Colchester-Hall (nee) was a native of London, England, where he was born on 23 July 1914. Cadet R.S. Colchester-Hall was commissioned as an officer in the British Army, when he became a 2nd Lieutenant on 15 November 1941, an was given the unique British Army Officer number 217560 (London Gazette issue of 9 December 1941 refers). After seeing extensive active service in North Africa, Italy and North West Europe - in which latter campaign he was decorated with a Mention-in-Despatches - Ronald ended the war in Allied Occupied Berlin, where he was attached to Headquarters British Troops Berlin, part of the Central Control Commission Government, or C.C.G. Ronald resigned his commission in the British Army on 3rd September 1953. Shipping passenger manifests from the year 1959, indicate that he at one time held an appointment as a Government Official in Kenya Colony. Ronald Sydney Colchester-Hall was latterly employed as a General Manager with the British Broadcasting Corporation (C.B.E. awarded in 1966). Ronald Sydney Colchester-Hall is recorded as having died in England on A good Second World War campaign grouping to a British Officer who in the immediate post-war year served in Berlin at British Military Headquarters as part of the Control Commission Government, and who was later appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his services with the British Broadcasting Corporation Condition: EF (virtually uncirculated)

An Officers mixed Royal Marine and Army campaign group of 6: Major Arthur Victor Hearne 1st Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment late Royal Marines - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue \'Malaya\' (Major A.V. Hearne. R.Sussex) Arthur Victor Hearne. Lieutenant Royal Marines 10/7/1941, Lieutenant Royal Sussex Regiment 10/1/1947, Captain 1/11/1947, Major 21/9/1954 The group mounted in the swing-style presumably as-worn by the recipient. The medals being suspended from contemporary ribbons. The mounting brooch retaining the long hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: GVF

An Officers positively attributed 'Dhofar Campaign' & Commendation medal group of 6: Major Peter Shankland Liddell, Sultanate of Oman Armed Forces late Uganda Police & Middlesex Regiment - Oman: Commendation Medal. Mounted singly on 'Spink of London' brooch - Oman: General Service Medal with clasp 'Dhofar'. Sultan Said Bin Taimur obverse legend - Oman: As Summood (Endurance Medal). This loose - Oman: Accession Medal 1970 - Oman: Armed Forces Long Service & Good Conduct. On Spink of London brooch - Uganda: Independence Medal Note: The earlier GSM, Accession and Uganda medals mounted as-worn. The others loose as issued Important: The 'Commendation' confirmed as an award published in Force Routine Orders (FRO) 157 of 1974 - and one of only an estimated 229 'Commendations' awarded to Officers of the Sultanate of Oman Armed Forces through to 1977 (Reference Tinson's book, 1st edition) Sold together with; - Original 'named' medal transmittal notice for the Uganda medal - Mounted pin-back riband bar of early awards with Commendation emblem on GSM Peter Shankland Liddell was born in St. Pancras, London on 14 June 1930. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant into the Wiltshire Regiment of the British Army in 1949, shortly thereafter transferring to the Middlesex Regiment, with which regiment he appears to have served with through to his retirement of commission in October 1954. The United Kingdom Immigration and Passenger Lists for 1955, show him as embarking on the steamship S.S. 'Warwick Castle' for voyage to Mombasa, Kenya, on 7 April 1955 - his employment cited as 'Policeman' and almost certainly the date on which proceeded to Uganda Colony via Mombassa to take up his appointment as a Colonial Policeman. He was holding the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police, Uganda, at the time of independence in Uganda on 9 October 1962. When Peter Liddell joined the Sultanate of Oman Forces is not known (we would suggest circa 1964), but he is confirmed as having been awarded his 'Commendation' in 1974, at which time his rank was Major and his unit designation shown as 'Guard Unit'. Reference 'Orders and Medals of the Sultanate of Oman' (R. Tinson, 1995 edition) he is listed as the only 'European' recipient of a Commendation until that time who had received an Omani honour while serving with 'Guard Unit'). Peter Liddell is recorded as having died in February 2003 in Hertfordshire, England The lot contained in plush hinged 'Spink of London' medal carrying case The mounted group of 3 x medals professionally 'Court-Mounted' by Spink. The reverse with stout mounting pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

An officers Second World War campaign and long service group of 5: Captain James Mason, 9th Jat Regiment, Indian Army - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC Medal. GVI 1st type with 'Regular Army' bar (Lt. J. Mason. I.A.) Some notes accompanying the group show that the Indian Army List of December 1945 (Pages 516 & 2408) have the Officer listed as 2nd Lieutenant (War Substantive Lieutenant & Temporary Captain) James Mason 9th Jat Regiment. He received an Emergency Commission on 20 September 1942, was Acting Captain 23 December 1942 - 23 March 1943; Temporary Captain 23 March 1943 - to date,with previous service in the ranks (British Army) 7 years 131 days. During the campaign in Burma and N.E. Frontier of India he held appointment with the Movement Control India, as Staff Captain No 11 Section H.Q.M.C. and latterly No 1 (Assam Movement Control Group) The campaign medals only mounted in the swing-style and presumably 'as-worn' by the recipient. The mounting brooch bar retaining the original hinged pin and casp fittings Condition: The LSGC with single edge bruise at 7 O'clock otherwise VF

An officers Second World War \'Mentioned in Despatches\' campaign and long service group of 7: Major Alfred Gilbert Kneen, A.E.D., Royal Signals - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star with clasp 1st Army - Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. With with MID - GSM 1918. GVI first issue with clasp \'Palestine 1945-48\' (Lt. A.G. Kneen. R. Sigs.) - Army Emergency Reserve Decoration. With integral top brooch bar. Reverse dated 1958 Important: The award of the \'Mention-in-Despatches\' to 2351139 Corporal A.G. Kneen, Royal Signals, is confirmed as being conferred for services during the Italy campaign, and was published in the London Gazette of 11 January 1945 Alfred Gilbert Kneen a native of Birkenhead, Merseyside, England, was born circa 1914. Alfred was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant (Officer Number 354268) on 5 September 1945. Subsequent promotions included; Captain 22 August 1947; Major 1 November 1950. The award of the Army Emergency Reserve Decoration was published in the London Gazaette of 19 September 1958 Major Kneen died in 2003 Sold together with a matching companion set of contemporary miniature medals - the War Medal fitted with a Great War era MID Both groups mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The medals all suspended form contemporary silk ribands, and the mounting bars both retianing the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

An officers Second World War, Malaya Emergency and Korea service campaign medal group of 6: Captain Ian Arthur Eric Wayland Cleveland, Royal Regiment of Artillery, late Royal Armoured Corps - The 1939-45 Star - The Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal 1939-45 - GSM 1918. GVI second issue 'Malaya' (Lt. I. A. E. W. Cleveland. R.A.) - United Nations: Service medal with clasp 'Korea' Cadet Ian Arthur Eric Wayland Cleveland, was first commissioned effective 18 July 1943, his unique Officer's number being 288087. On being commissioned he was posted to the Royal Armoured Corps. Ian's promotions are summarised below: - 18/07/1943: 2nd Lieutenant (Royal Armoured Corps) - 05/12/1944: War Substantive Lieutenant (Royal Artillery) - 15/05/1951: Captain (Royal Artillery) - 21/11/1959: Retires his commission Ian Arthur Eric Wayland Cleveland, son of Eric Albert Mendham Cleveland () and Helen Audrey Cleveland (nee Wayland) was a native of, Elham, Kent, England, where he was born on, 15 May 1924. He is recorded as having died at, Reading, Berkshire, England, on, 24 November 2012 The medals professionally court-mounted by 'Spink' of London, and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its long stout hinged pin with clasp fittings See item code 22046, for the recipient's companion miniature medal group that is being sold separately on the website Condition: About EF

An Officers unattributed Second World War \'North West Europe\' campaign & long service medal group of 5 - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The France and Germany Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal - Territorial Efficiency Decoration. GVI first issue \'Territorial\' bar. Rev dated (1946) Note: The integral \'Territorial\' top bar on the T.D., sans pin & adapted for mounting - and typcial thus found The medals are mounted in the swing-style and as-worn. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its long hinged-pin & clasp fittings Condition: Mostly about GVF

An officers \'confirmed\' Belgian Croix de Guerre group of 4: Major W. Mitchell, Machine Gun Corps, late 4th Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914-15 Star (1438 Pte. W. Mitchell, Gord Highrs) - British War Medal (Major W. Mitchell) - Allied Victory Medal (Major W. Mitchell) - Belgium: Croix de Guerre avec Palme William Mitchell was born in Aberdeen Scotland on 25 March 1896. Prior to the Great War he was a member of the Territorial Force having in 1913 joined 4th (City of Aberdeen) Battalion Gordon Highlanders. His university studies interrupted by the Great War, the young Mitchell was mobilized in August 1914, and subsequently proceeded to France and Flanders with his battalion in February 1915. He served overseas in France & Flanders between February-October 1915, and July 1916 - January 1919. He was also part of the British Army of Occupation in post-war Germany, serving there between January-August 1919. Evidently a soldier of outstanding capability, he transferred to the 101st and 34th Battalion Machine Gun Corps, with which unit he was serving when he was commissioned on 21 October 1915. The award of the Belgian Croix de Guerre avec Palme is confirmed as having been awarded in January 1919 (the University of Aberdeen, Roll of Service Confirms). The medals sold with copy page from the University of Aberdeen \'Roll of Service\' that confirms all of above Condition: GVF

An Officers \'Double-issue\' India General Service Medal group: Lieutenant Frank Page Elton Bates, 83rd Wallajahbad Light Infantry, late 2nd Battalion 35th Sikhs, Indian Army The group of 4 comprises; a). British War Medal. Silver issue (2-Lt. F. B. E. Bates.) b). IGS Medal 1908. GV 1st type with 2 x clasps 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919', 'Malabar 1921-22' (Lieut. F. P. E. Bates, 2-35 Sikhs.) c). - India General Service Medal. GV 1st type. No clasp (Lieut. F. P. E. Bates, 83 W. L. Infy.) d). Defence Medal Naming: The 'double issue' IGS 1908 now 'sans' clasp (Malabar 1921-22') & the riband roller pin Sold together with: - Original named card box of issue for Defence Medal (F. P. E. Bates, Ring House, Carhampton, Minehead) - Official Army Council medal transmittal letter for Defence Medal - Additional loose swathe of silk riband for the Defence Medal Frank Page Elton Bates, youngest son of Frank Townsend Bates (a Civil Engineer, Public Works Department, India) & Flenerza Alice Page Bates (nee Barnes-Cooke), was born at, Allahabad, India, on, 29 December 1899 Frank was first commissioned into the Indian Army on, 31 August 1918, and earned his British War Medal as a Second Lieutenant, then serving with the 'War raised' 2nd Battalion 35th Sikhs (his Medal Index Card refers). Indian Army Lists show him serving with 1st Battalion 54th Sikhs in September 1918, but it was while attached to 2nd Battalion 35th Sikhs that he served during the Third Afghan War and North West Frontier Campaign in 1919. He was promoted to Lieutenant on 19 August 1919, and was serving as a Company Officer with the 83rd Wallajahbad Light Infantry during the Malabar campaign 1921-1922. The Supplement (January) to the 1922 Indian Army List, records the 83rd W.L.I. stationed at Cannanore, with a detachment at St. Thomas Mount, Madras. By the time of the Indian Army List of April 1922, Frank is shown still attached to the 83rd W.L.I., which regiment was then stationed at St. Thomas Mount, Madras, with a detachment on duty at Trivandrum The National Register for England & Wales records Frank Page Elton Bates, (married - his wife was Peggy Doreen Bates (nee Phillips)) and resident at, Ring House, Carhampton, Minehead, Somerset, England, where he was a Nurseryman and owner of his own 'Glass House Garden' facility. Frank earned his Defence Medal (issued to him from the Army Council) as a member of his local Home Guard unit. Frank is recorded as having died at, Carhampton, Minehead, Somerset, on, 13 September 1977 For other medals being sold separately to the recipients father & brother, see stock codes 21848 & & 21903 The Great War & IGS 1908 medal with clasps mounted as-worn in the swing style, suspended from their original silk ribands. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: Mostly EF

An Officers \'Gallipoli\' campaign and long service group: Captain Alexander Robertson Laing, 7th Battalion Highland Light Infantry - 1914-15 Star (Capt. A.R. Laing. High.L.I.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Capt A. R. Laing.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Capt A. R. Laing.) - Terrritorial Decoration. GV issue. Reverse hallmarked Note: TD sold with case of issu - hinges on latter as found Alexander Robertson Laing, a native of Glasgow Scotland is confirmed as having first enteread a theatre of war at \'Gallipoli\' on 2 July 1915. His entry from the \'Glasgow Academy; Roll of Service show he was at one time servign with the 7th Battalion Highland Light Infantry Sold together with copy MIC and extract form Glasgow Academy roll Condition: GVF

An officer\'s multi-campaign & long service medal group of 7: Major William \'Billy\' Dennistoun Davies, Royal Army Ordnance Corps late South Wales Borderers - The 1939-45 Star - The France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal 1939-45 - GSM 1918. GVI 'Malaya' & 'Cyprus' (3908539 WO. CL 2. B. Davies. R.A.O.C.) - Army LS&GC. Inc further service bar (3908539 WO. CL. 2. B. D. Davies. R.A.O.C) - Military MSM. EIIR issue (3908539 WO. CL. 1 W. D. Davies. RAOC.) Note: The recipients unique Army number indicates he first enlisted into the 'Infantry' branch of the British Army, and posting to the South Wales Borderers - his number being in the block 3902001-3947000 allocated to the South Wales Borderer's in 1920, and to be awarded sequentially to all recruits for the SWB through to circa 1941. LS&GC further service bar verification: The award of the bar to the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal was published in the London Gazette issue of 31 March 1970, at which time the recipient held the rank of Captain In 1962, Warrant Officer Class 1, 'Billy' Davies was holding the prestigious appointment of 'Conductor' when he was first commissioned (at which time he was given the Officer number (4734320). His record of promotions was: - 02/03/1963: Lieutenant (OEO) - 31/08/1964: Captain (OEO) - 31/08/1970: Major (OEO) William 'Billy' Dennistoun Davies son of William George Davies (a former South Wales Borderer, who lost a leg at the Battle of the Somme) and Beatrice May Davies (nee Austin), was a native of Mountain Ash, Wales, where he was born on, 30 August 1919. Circa 1933, and just 14 years of age. 'Billy', enlisted in the British Army, on 'Boy Service' and was posted to his father's old regiment the 'South Wales Borderers (allocated Army number 3908539). Initially he served as a 'Drummer'. After 6 x years service with the South Wales Borderers, he transferred to the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, with which corps he remained for the rest of his long military service. On, 26 March 1941, he married Megan Davies, at Mountain Ash, Wales, at which time he held the rank of Staff Sergeant. Post war, he served extensively overseas, in various locations including; Germany, Belgium, Singapore, Malaya, Japan & Cyprus. The Ancestry genealogical website, contains various photographs of the recipient. Amongst the documents is a newspaper photograph of Captain Davies receiving his further service clasp to the LS&GC, from Major-General Alexander Young, Ordnance Chief of the British Army. In the photograph Captain Davies is wearing medals up - sans stars! The medals swing-mounted, suspended from silk ribands. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin & clasp fittings See item code 22045, for the recipient's companion miniature medal group that is being sold separately on the website Condition: GVF

An Officer\'s\' Great War & \'Waziristan\' campaign medal group of 3: Captain John Anthony Hansby Maund, District Officer Colonial Administrative Service (Nigeria) late 2nd Battalion (Queen Alexandra\'s Own) 3rd Gurkha Rifles, and 6th Gurkha Rifles - British War Medal. Silver issue (2-Lt. J. A. H. Maund.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2-Lt. J. A. H. Maund.) - IGS Medal 1908-35. GV 1st issue \'Waziristan 1919-21\' (Lt. J. A. H. Maund. 2-3 Grks.) Note: The IGS medal with minor official corrections to the last 2 x letters of surname & battalion number only - exactly as issued from the Calcutta Mint, and fairly typical thus Medals verification: The Great War campaign medals confirmed as entitled per the respective medal index card(s) cited below: - British War Medal. Silver issue: Medal Index Card 3/6 Gurkhas confirms Ref WO 372/27/2577 issued by Government of India Authority - Interallied Victory Medal: Medal Index Card 3/6 Gurkhas confirms Ref WO 372/27/2577 issued by Government of India Authority - India General Service Medal: Shrewsbury School Register shows served in India, Egypt, Palestine, Waziristan – Tochi Valley Force, 1921/22 John Anthony Hansby Maund, first child of Dr, John Hansby Maund (a Newmarket based surgeon) & Claire Anontia Maund (nee Noding), was a native of Newmarket, Cambridgeshire, England, where he was born on 25 December 1898. John was educated at Shrewsbury School, which school he left in 1916, prior to joining the Indian Army. The Shrewsbury School Register has the following entry for John: 6th Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army: served in India, Egypt, Palestine, Waziristan – Tochi Valley Force, 1921/22; Lieutenant. Resigned Indian Army 1923 Wellington Cadet College, Nilgiris, India: The teenagerJohn - the teenager - chose to join the Indian Army, and entered the Wellington Cadet College, Nilgiris, in Madras Presidency, in 1917. Cadet Maund passed out (apparently last – but not least) from Wellington Cadet College as a 2nd Lieutenant on 31 January 1918, together with a hundred erstwhile Cadets of his batch. John Anthony Hansby Maund was admitted to the Indian Army from the Unattached List on 11 February 1918. He was \'attached\' to the \'war raised\' 3rd Battalion 6th Gurkha Rifles (April 1919 Indian Army List) refers, having joined on 21 February 1918 as a Company Officer. The Indian Army List of, January 1922, listing \'War Services\' of British Officers of the Indian Army, shows his entry:- J. A. H. Maund – The War of 1914-19. – Operations with Egyptian Expeditionary Force, October 1918 3rd Battalion 6th Gurkha Rifles: Was raised at Rawalpindi in February 1917, the battalion was named 3rd Reserve Gurkha Rifles but this was later changed to 3-6 Gurkha Rifles. In May 1919 the Third Afghan War broke out and the Battalion moved from Bannu to Dardoni. This was a strong defensive position, but the expected attack never materialised. Lieut. Maund did not qualify for the clasp Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919, as he had been posted away from the battalion - most likely to another Gurkha Rifles battalion on attachment. From June to November 1919, 3rd Battalion, 6th Gurkha Rifles was employed with patrols, road protection duties, and minor skirmishes. Following three months on duty in Peshawar, 3-6 Gurkha Rifles shifted to Abbottabad and the Mountain Warfare School in March 1920 (serving as a Demonstration Battalion).3-6 Gurkha Rifles was disbanded in February 1921 2nd Battalion 3rd Gurkha Rifles: 2nd Battalion, 3rd Gurkha Rifles returned to Abbottabad in November 1919 and reorganised to its reduced post-war establishment. In October 1920 2-3 Gurkhas deployed in Waziristan to help deal with unrest in the aftermath of the Third Afghan War. A number of sharp clashes with the tribesman followed during the next two and half years as a result of which ten decorations for gallantry were awarded to members of 2nd Battalion. Retirement under provisions of the Royal Warrant: London Gazette of 20 April 1923 lists Lieut. J. A. H. Maund as last on the list of retirees, probably with a Gratuity, dated 1 April 1923. From Lieutenant to Captain: The London Gazette of, 5 October 1923, announced the promotion of J. A. H. Maund to the rank of Captain, dated 31 January 1923 Colonial Administrative Service (Nigeria): For a young, recently retired former Indian Army officer in 1923, the life of a District Officer in Nigeria could well have had more appeal (despite the White Man’s Grave connotations), compared to a civilian career in the United Kingdom, a career in Nigeria, came with plenty benefits not least good pay and benefits as well as a generous pension to compensate for the obvious dangers of life in tropical Africa. The Blue Book Nigeria 1938, shows Capt. John Anthony Hansby Maund having been appointed as an Assistant District Officer under the Colonial Government on 5 August 1925. He served in Northern Nigeria 1925 to 1952. As a District Officer under the Provincial Administration, by 1938 he earned 840 Pounds per annum, plus 72 Pounds as a Seniority allowance for Quarters. District Officer Maund spent over a quarter of a century in the Northern Provinces. The latter part of Maund’s unusually long Nigeria service of 35 years (1925-1960), was probably spent in less-arduous administration service, possibly in Lagos. During the period of his service, Maund returned to England on leave several times:- his first leave was in 1927, the 28 year-old Maund arriving from Lagos at Liverpool on,13 March 1927, and with arrangements to stay at an address in Suffolk.Then followed a four-year interregnum until 1931: this time he arrived at Liverpool again, on 15 September 1931.A four-year gap followed when, aged 34, Maund arrived at Liverpool and stayed at a Military Club at 98 Piccadilly, London W1; and again two years later (4 December 1935). The Second War obviously restricted travel to the United Kingdom, but nonetheless, April 1940, found District Officer J. A. H. Maund (aged 41) engaged in serious matrimonial affairs at Watford, Hertfordshire. He was married to the twenty-two year old Sheila Julia Dillon (born in 1918). The final retirement began when Maund (61) disembarked for the last time at Liverpool Docks on 28 December 1959. At that time he was described as an administrative assistant c/o National & Grindlays Bank, 54 Parliament Street, London SW1, and apparently possessed joint U.K. and Nigerian citizenship. Death of a \'Son of Empire\': Captain J.A.H. Maund died at Oxford , England, on, 29 July 1981, at the age of eighty-two The medals mounted in the swing-style suspended from their silk moire ribands, the IGS riband with some fraying, and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar complete with original long hinged pin & clasp fittings, on stitched ribands Condition: GVF

An Old Contempibles confirmed Delhi Durbar and Great War campaign group of 4: Private Henry Moorton, 2nd Battalion Royal Fusiliers - 1914 Star. With original dated clasp (L-11348 Pte. H. Moorton. 1/R.Fus) - British War Medal. Silver issue (11348 Pte. H. Moorton R.Fus - Interallied Victory Medal (11348 Pte. H. Moorton R.Fus.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911 (Pte. H. Moorton. No.4348 2nd Batt., Royal Fus.) Note: Durbar Medal is named in the engraved stippled block letters regimental style for the Royal Fusiliers, with a few barely discernible etched/worn letters after regiment - possibly residue of a pawnbrokers mark All medals and clasp confirmed per the respective Durbar Medal roll (ref WO 100/400) and the recipients Medal Index Card Important: Private Henry Moorton is confirmed as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' by gunshot and shrapnel wounds to his back and right leg at 'Albert' on 10 July 1916 Henry Moorton, was a native of Hackney, London, England, where he was born in 1883. By trade a 'General Labourer' he enlisted for service with the British Army on 9 May 1905, 7 years with the Colours and 5 years on the Army Reserve. Henry subsequently served in India on garrison duty, including cantonments of Secunderabad, Jubellpore and Bangalore. Mobilized on the outbreak of war, Henry re-joined his regiment and first entered theatre of war 'France' on 20 September 1914, and continued to serve with the Royal Fusiliers through to 17 February 1917, on which date he transferred to the Bedfordshire Regiment. He trasnferred gain on 16 April 1917, this time to the Military Foot Police. Henry took his final discharge on 6 November 1918. His last known address was 19 Northampton Street, Cambridge Road, London E1. Sold together with pension papers confirming all of above details. Condition: VF

An Old Contemptible Great War casualty 'Mons Star' trio to a 'Jock' who was put on charge for 'Continuing to Brew Up' at 'Stand To': Private Daniel George Pond, 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers - 1914 Star. No clasp (7634 Pte D. Pond 1/R.Sc:Fus.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (7634 Pte. D. G. Pond. R.S. Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (7634 Pte. D. G. Pond. R.S. Fus.) All medals verified per the respective medal rolls as under; - 1914 Star (Ref WO 329/2442) - British War & Victory Medals (Ref WO 329/990) Note: The recipient neither claimed or was issued with a clasp or roses for his 1914 Star (the respective Medal Index Card and Medal Roll's do not record the issue or entitlement to the clasp) Important: Private Daniel G. Pond is confirmed as being 'Wounded-in-Action' by Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound (GSW) to the right forearm on 16 June 1915 Daniel George Pond, son of Daniel & Annie Pond, was a native of the Parish of St Georges, London,Surrey, England, where he was born on 27 May 1880. By trade a 'Green-Grocer', Daniel is recorded as already having served as a 'Volunteer' in the 3rd East Surrey Regiment (Militia) at the time he attested for the British Army at Kingston-on-Thames, on 21 July 1897. At the time of his enlistment he was only 17 years of age, but claimed that he was 18. After enlistment Daniel was posted to the depot of the Royal Scots Fusiliers. Daniel's early military career was blighted by several incidents of misconduct, not least becoming a 'Deserter', and ultimately being 'Discharged with ignominy from His Majesty's Forces'. Notwithstanding his earlier transgressions with Military authority & discipline, shortly after the start of the Great War, Daniel re-enlisted in his old regiment on 31 August 1914. Private Pond first entered theatre of war 'France' on 19 November 1914 (this is the date shown in his service papers, and on the second of his 1914 Star medal roll entries), at which time he was serving with 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers. Private Pond subsequently served with variously with both 1st and 2nd battalions R.S.F. at various times during the Great War (his service papers refer). On 4 December 1914, while 'In The Field' he was punished with the award of 14 days Hard Labour Field Punishment for, quote; - 'Irregular conduct in the trenches. (Making tea during stand to) unquote. His extant service records, and 'Regimental Conduct Sheet', do not show any other recors of misconduct during the Great War! After being 'Wounded-in-Action' in France on 16 June 1915, he embarked for the United Kingdom on 18 June 1916, where he remained through to 8 August 1916. The recipients service papers show that he was subsequently posted overseas to France from 9 August 1916, and was still serving overseas at the time of the Armistice on 11 November 1918. Daniel Pond took his final discharge from the British Army in 1919, and is recorded as having died at Hackney, London, England during the first quarter of 1939. The soldiers service papers are extant and accessible from The National Archives The medals fitted with their original long length silk ribands - these latter now soiled Condition: VF

An Old Contemptible's 1914 Star campaign medal group of 3: Private J. Jamieson, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914 Star. No clasp (8765 Pte. J. Jamieson. 1/Gord: Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (8765 Pte. J. Jamieson. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (8765 Pte. J. Jamieson. Gordons.) Important: Reference the recipients respective medal index card, it is confirmed that Private J. Jamieson, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders first entered theatre of war France, on 13 August 1914 Condition: GVF

An Old Contemptibles & Old India Hand\'s 1914 Star \'Aubers Ridge Casualty\' medal group of 3 to a \'Jock\' : Private Thomas Passmore, 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders - 1914 Star No clasp (10580 Pte. T. Passmore. 1/ Sea: Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (10580 Pte. T. Passmore. Sea. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (10580 Pte. T. Passmore. Sea. Highrs.) Wounded-in-Action: Private Thomas Passmore, is confirmed as having been \'Wounded-in-Action\' on the Western Front in casualty list released by General Headquarters of British Expeditionary Force on 23 May 1915, & published in the Scotsman Newspaper issue of 9 June 1915 - the long casualty list containing the details of the estimated 494 \'All-Ranks\' casualties of 1/Seaforth incurred at the battle of Auber\'s Ridge, 9 May 1915 Note: The campaign medals all verified as entitled per the respective regimental Great War campaign medal rolls of the Seaforth Highlanders viz: - 1914 Star: Ref WO 329/2474 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref 329/1645 Thomas Passmore, third son of Joseph Passmore (an Irish born Steam Ship Stoker) & Mary Passmore (nee McGowan) was a native of Bridgeton, Glasgow, Scotland, where he was born circa 1888. Thomas was one of six children in the Passmore family, having four sibling brothers (Henry, Joseph, James & George) and a younger sister, Marjory Passmore. At the time of the 1901 National Census for Scotland, Thomas, was residing with his family, including his parents and all 5 x siblings living at 91 Dale Street, Bridgeton, Glasgow, Scotland. Thomas is recorded as having enlisted enlisted in the British Army on 29 January 1908, and was posted to the Seaforth Highlanders. where at the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, Thomas was serving at, Chamabtta Cantonment, India, on 2 April 1911. Thomas served with the 1st Battalion (Duke of Albany\'s) Seaforth Highlanders in India prior to the Great War. In September 1/Seaforth embarked at Karachi, with Indian Army battalions of the Dehra Dun Brigade an infantry brigade of the 7th Meerut Division, Indian Corps, and first entered theatre of war \'France\' on 12 October 1914, when his battalion arrived at the French Port of Marseilles, where it disembarked. During his service in France & Flanders, Thomas Passmore & 1/Seaforth served throughout with higher formation Dehra Dun Brigade (that included, 6 Jat Light Infantry, 2/2 Gurkha Rifles & 1/9 Gurkha Rifles - and which in December 1914 was augmented with the addition of 1/4th (Ross Highland) Battalion Seaforth Highlanders (Territorial Force)). In December 1915, 1/Seaforth, together with the rest of the Indian Corps, deployed to Mesopotamia1915, to serve against the forces of the Ottoman Turkish Empire. Thomas Passmore is recorded as having been discharged from the British Army on 5 May 1916, due to the severity & debilitating affects of the wounds he received in battle on the Western Front in 1915 (ref Silver War Roll WO 329/3061). Condition: About VF

An Old Contemptibles 'Killed-in-Action' 1914 Star group of 3: Lance Corporal Alexander Booth 1st 6th Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914 Star (931 L.Cpl. A. Booth. 1 / 6 Gord: Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (931 Pte A. Booth, Gord Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (931 Pte A. Booth, Gord Highrs.) Alexander Booth a native of Keith Hall, Aberdeenshire, enslited at Inverurie for service with his local regiment, the Gordon Highlanders. He is confirmed as having first entered Theatre of War 'France' on 10 November 1914 Lance Corporal Booth was subsequently 'Killed-in-Action' on 25 September 1915, during the Battle of Loos. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial in France The medals are sold with an original copy of the local 'Evening Express' newspaper of the period including a wealth of news on local men serving in France. The newspaper report states that Lance Corporal A. Booth had earlier been wounded-in-action at Neuve Chapelle, and later reported missing during the Loos Battle Also sold with two photographs of the impressive Inverurie War Memorial whereon the name of Lance Corporal Alexander Booth is inscribed Condition: EF

An Old Contemptibles campaign medal group of 4: Private Robert Jardine, 1/5 (Dumfries & Galloway Battalion) Kings Own Scottish Borderers, late 2nd Battalion Royal Scots and 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders - IGS 1908. EdVII 'North West Frontier 1908' (8863 Pte R Jardine 1st Bn Sea Highrs) - 1914 Star (8863 Pte R Jardine 1st Bn Sea Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (8863 Pte R Jardine 1st Bn Sea Highrs) - Interallied Victory Medal (8863 Pte R Jardine 1st Bn Sea Highrs) Important: Rober Jardine is confirmed in his service papers as having been twice 'Wounded-in-Action' during the Great War, as under; 1. Shrapnel wound right arm, France and Flanders, 6 November 1914 (with 1/Seaforths) 2. G.S.W. wound left leg, France & Flanders, 13 October 1918 (with 1/5 (Dumfries & Galloway Battalion) K.O.S.B.) Note: All medals and clasp confirmed on the respective medal roll for the IGS 1908 (Ref WO 100/397) that was compiled and signed at Peshawar, India on 5 May 1909, and the corresponding Medal Index Card for the Great War campaign issues The respective Medal Index Card(s) of Private Robert Jardine shows that he first entered theatre of war France and Flanders on 12 October 1914 (his service papers shows an earlier date - which is the embarkation date ex India). His cards are also noted to show that he transferred to the 2nd Battalion Royal Scots on 15 September 1916, and later on 7 April 1917 to the 3rd Battalion Kings Own Scottish Borderers, and shortly thereafter on 21 August 1917 to 1/5 (Dumfries and Galloway Battalion) Kings Own Scottish Borders Robert Jardine was a native of Dumfries, Scotland. By 'Trade' a 'Jouner' he was 18 years and 4 months of age when he attested at Dumfries service with the British Army on 19 August 1904. He was however no stranget to military life, as he cited prior volunteer experience with his local infantry battalion the Galloway Rifles Volunteers. On enlistment he was posted to the Seaforth Highlanders, joining the regiment at their regimental depot at Fort George on 21 August 1904. By the time he took his final discharge from the British Army on 31 March 1920, Robert had racked up 15 years and 229 days service. His overseas service included; - India: 9 March 1907 - 20 September 1914 - BEF: 21 September 1914 - 9 November 1914 - Egypt: 19 July 1917 - 6 April 1918 - BEF: 18 April 1918 - 5 February 1919 The medals all fitted with original silk weave issue ribands. The IGS swing-mounted 'as-worn' by the recipient Sold together with a soft-copy of the recipients Medal index Card that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment - the recipients service papers are extant and available from The National Archives Condition: VF

An Old Contemptibles South Africa and Great War casualty campaign group of 5: Acting Sergeant Walter Jack, 2nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders - QSA Medal. \'Cape Colony\' \'Orange Free State\' \'Transvaal\' (6637 Corl. W. Jack. 2:Sea. Highrs.) - KSA Medal. With two dated \'South Africa\' clasps (6637 Corpl. W. Jack. Seaforth Highrs.) - 1914 Star, with original dated clasp (6637 Pte. W.J. Jack. 2/Sea. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (6637 A. Sjt. W. Jack, Sea. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (6637 A. Sjt. W. Jack, Sea. Highrs.) Important: Recipient was \'Wounded-in-Action\' on 7 November 1914, at which time he received a gunshot wound to his face (left cheek) Walter Jack served his entire military service with the Seaforth Highlanders, which regiment he joined at Fort George on 18 July 1899. At time of his enlistment he was 19 years and 3 months of age. He served 2 years 240 days on campaign service in South Africa; 189 days in France and 2 years 233 days on active service in Salonika. He took his final discharge from the British Army on 2 April 1919 Sold together with a copy of the recipients Medal Index Card, and copied service pension record The group mounted court-style for display Condition: About VF

An Old Contemptibles? campaign medal group of 3: Private James Forey 2nd Battalion King?s Royal Rifle Corps - 1914 Star (9903 Pte. J. Forey. 2/K.R.Rif:C.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (9903 Pte. J. Forey. K.R.Rif.C.) - Interallied Victory Medal (9903 Pte. J. Forey. K.R.Rif.C.) Note: All Great War medals confirmed as issued on the respective Medal Index Card (reference The National Archives) Important: Reference the Silver War Badge Roll held at The National Archives, James Forey is confirmed as having been discharged from the British Army on 4 October 1915, as a consequence of being ?Wounded-in-Action? James Forey, the son of James and Emma Forey, was a native of Horton, Buckinghamshire, England, where he was born circa 1892. James enlisted for the British Army - and service with the King?s Royal Rifle Corps - on 25 November 1910. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales, records James as then serving with the King?s Royal Rifle Corps, at the Regimental Depot, Winchester, Hampshire, England. James first entered theatre of war ?France? on 13 August 1914. At the time of taking his discharge from the British Army in 1915 ? as a consequence of debilitating wounds received in action ? he was 23 years and 79 days of age. James Forey is recorded as having died in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England, sometime during the first quarter of 1942 The medals are mounted in the swing-style. The medal mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp Condition: VF

An Old India Hand and 1914 Casaulty campaign and Delhi Durbar Medal group of 4: Corporal William Fraser, 1st & 2nd Battalion Battalions Gordon Highlanders - 1914 Star. With contemporary dated slider clasp (9619 Pte. W. Fraser. 1/Gord: Highrs) - British War Medal. Silver issue (9619 A.Cpl. W. Fraser. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (9619 A.Cpl. W. Fraser. Gordons.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (9619 Lc. Cpl. W. Fraser.) The Delhi Durbar with typical customised replacement suspension clip and engraved in the regimental style for this medal Important: Recipient confirmed 'Wounded in Action' November 1914 (The Times issue of 10 December 1914 refers) Note: All medals (but not the clasp) verified per respective medal rolls - 1914 Star (ref WO 329/2475) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals (ref WO 329/1655) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911 (ref WO 100/400) Wiliam Fraser, was a native of Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1883 (1911 Census for England & Wales, and Census for Scotland refer). Enlisting into the Gordon Highlanders on 6 December 1904, he subsequently served overseas in India with 2nd Battaliopn Gordon Highlanders, being present at the Delhi Durbar of 1911 and selected as a recipient for the award of the Delhi Durbar Medal. In 1914, William, by now serving with 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders landed with his regiment in France on 13 August 1914. Wounded in November 1914, he was as a consequence discharged as unfit for further service on 17 April 1915. Neither the recipients medal index card or 1914 Star medal roll make any reference to the issuance of the dated clasp to this soldier albeit it is known he had landed in France on 13 August 1914, and had been 'Wounded-in-Action' in November 1914 Medals mounted as-worn in the swing style Condition: VF

An Old India Hand\' & Russian Expeditionary Force veterans Delhi Durbar & 1914 Star medal group of 4: Company Sergeant Major Frederick Hatt, Royal Fusiliers att\'d Russian Expeditionary Force, late 22nd (Service) Bn (Kensington) 4th & 2nd Royal Fusiliers - 1914 Star. With tailors slider clasp (L-11376 Pte. F. Hatt. 4/R. Fus.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (L-11376 W.O. Cl. II. F. Hatt. R. Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (L-11376 W.O. Cl. II. F. Hatt. R. Fus.) - Delhi Durbar Medal. Silver issue Note: The dated clasp is a contemporary slider type, and while the recipient is confirmed landed in France on 7 October 1914, neither the medal roll or respective medal index card show a claim or issuance of the clasp & roses, albeit the recipient was beyond any doubt entitled basis being a battlefield casualty prior to 22 November 1914.... Medals verification: All medals verified per the respective campaign & commemorative medal rolls cited: - 1914 Star (Ref WO 329/2428) First entered theatre of war \'France\' 7 October 1914 - British War Medal. Silver issue (Ref WO 329/788) - Interallied Victory Medal (Ref WO 329/788) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (Ref WO 100/400) Wounded-in-Action: Private Frederick Hatt, is confirmed having been \'Wounded-in-Action\' during the 1914 campaign in Flanders, during the period of \'entitlement\' to the dated 1914 Star clasp. His name is included in a long list of casualties repatriated to the United Kingdom and convalescing at Southern General Hospital, Plymouth, under a casualty list dated 24th October 1914, as published in The Scotsman newspaper issue of 27 November 1914 Frederick Charles Hatt, third son of George William Hatt (a Plumber) & Amelia Hatt (nee Page) was a native of, Islington, London, Middlesex, England, where he was born on, 2 July 1888 (and baptized on, 29 July 1888). By the time of the 1891 National Census for England & Wales, Frederick and his family, comprising both parents and 3 x sibling brothers, viz; George Thomas (B. 1894), William Herbert (B. 1895 & Killed-in-Action serving with 14th Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers, France, 5 June 1916) & Percy Henry (B. 1890 & served with Army Veterinary Corps during the Great War), were were residing at, Bedford Road, Finchley, Barnet, Middlesex. By the time of the 1901 Census, Frederick and the Hatt family (erroneously shown as \'Watt\' (sic)) were then residing at, 24, Myrtle Street, Islington, London, by which time Frederick\'s eldest brother had left home, and a baby sister, Milly Hatt (B. 1900) had joined the family. Frederick enlisted in the British Army in January 1905, and was posted to the Regimental Depot of the Royal Fusiliers, on a \'Short Service Contract\' of seven years with \'The Colors\' & five years with the Army Reserve. After completion of his basic training, he joined the 2nd Battalion Royal Fusiliers, and was posted to British India, where he was awarded the Delhi Durbar Medal in 1911 As a Reservist he was recalled to \'The Colours\' in August 1914, and subsequently posted to 4th Battalion Royal Fusiliers. Frederick first entered theatre of war \'France\' when he embarked with a reinforcement draft for France on, 7 October 1914. He was evidently rushed to the front-line very shortly after landing in France, where he soon became a battle casualty, per the record of his convalescing at a Military Hospital in Plymouth England in a list of casualties dated 24 October 1914. Subsequently, returned to the \'Western Front\', Frederick served with the 22nd Battalion Royal Fusiliers, and was promoted to Warrant Officer rank, holding the appointment of Company Sergeant Major. In 1919, he served in North Russia with one of the two Royal Fusilier battalions attached to the Russian Expeditionary Force, viz either the 45th or 46th Battalion By the time of the compilation of the National Register of England & Wales in 1939, Frederick was recorded therein employed as a \'Bank Messenger\', and residing at 3 Stockwell Avenue, Brixton, Lambeth, London, England, where he together with his wife Evelyn Johanna Hatt (b. 21 January 1893). Sadly Evelyn died in 1940, and Frederick is recorded as having died at Bedford, in 1958 The medals all mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medals fitted with their original silk ribands and suspended from a medal mounting bar that retains its long hinged pin & clasp fittings A most interesting geographic scope of service, including India, France and ending with active service in Russia, in which latter place few \'Durbar Medallists\' would have been alive to make the journey! Condition: GVF

An Orcadian\'s Great War era Merchant Navy & Royal Naval Reserve campaign medal group of 4: Deck-Hand George Reid Cassells, Royal Naval Reserve & Merchant Navy - 1914-15 Star (S.D.753. G. R. Cassells. D.H. R.N.R.) - British War Medal. Silver (753S.D. G. R. Cassells. D.H. R.N.R.) - Mercantile Marine War Medal (George R. Cassells) - Interallied Victory Medal (753S.D. G. R. Cassells. D.H. R.N.R.) All medals verified as entitled / issued per below medal rolls & medal index cards: - 1914-15 Star trio (ref medal roll ADM 171/120) - Mercantile Marine War Medal (ref BT 351/1/22289) Note: The recipients service papers show that he served aboard H.M.S. Cyclamen (an Arabis Class 'Sloop') from November 1915 (the ship was commissioned on 22 February 1922). In respect of his services during the Great War he was awarded a 'Hurt Certificate' on 28 February 1917, for having torn his left hand on a wire hawser on 17 February 1917, and his left middle finger having gone septic since. In addition to his war medals, including the Mercantile Marine War Medal, he was also awarded a share of Naval Prize Money amounting to 18 Pounds & 15 Shillings, that was issued to him in instalments 1920-22 George Reid Cassells, son of John James Cassells (a certified pedlar of smallware) and Barbara Cassells (nee Plank - a German national) was a native of, Kirkwall, Orkney Scotland, where he was born on, 7 December 1873. The 1891 National Census for Scotland, records George, 17 years of age, employed as an 'Apprentice Baker', living with his family at their residence located at, Catherine Place, Kirkwall, Orkney, the family then comprising his mother and older brother, Alexander A. Cassells (Mercantile Clerk) and a younger sister, Janet M. Cassells (a scholar). George joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 15 May 1915. Post-war, and now based from South Leith, George Cassells returned to his seafaring life with the Merchant Navy, and is recorded on several crew lists on ships plying the Trans-Atlantic routes, his ratings being shown as 'AB' for Able Seaman. in 1920, George married at South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland - the couple George Reid Cassells & Jane Sharp Cassells latterly residing at, 42 A Great Junction Street, Edinburgh. George's married life was, however, short-lived as he is recorded as having died in South Leith, on 6 September 1924, at the age of 49 years. Note: The medals mounted for display in the swing style (the MMWM & Interallied Victory Medals worn in reverse order) Condition: GVF

An Outstanding Belgian Resistance Group, to Chief of Staff of the Secret Army, Intelligence Agent, & Political Prisoner, decorated by the Allies: Lieutenant-General BEM (e.r.) Albert Victor Melchior, ARA, Belgian Army, Secret Army & Belgian Legion - Belgium: Order of the Crown. 3rd Class 'Commander' - Belgium: Order of Leopold (Military). 4th Class 'Officer' - Belgium: Cross of War 1940. With 2 x 'L' bronze palm palms - Belgium: Resistance Medal - Belgium: Political Prisoner Cross 1940-45 - Belgium: Escapers Medal (Medaille des Evades) - Belgium: War Medal 1940-45 with 'Sabres' & 'Intelligence' emblems - France: Cross of War 1939. With Palm & Silver Star citations - France: Medal of Liberation 1944-45 - United States: Medal of Freedom. With pin fittings - United Kingdom: King's Medal for Courage. With original riband & pin - United Kingdom: The 1939-1945 Star - United Kingdom: The France & Germany Star Important: 11 of the above awards (less the 'Order of Leopold', that is confirmed published in State Gazette 'Belgisch Staatsblad' issue of 1 May 1947 & Political Prisoners Cross which latter was only instituted in 1947) are listed in the recipients original 'Combatants Card of Services for the War 1940-1945' showing all awards issued prior to 1947 Sold together with below following archive of original ephemera: A. Card (with ID photo) of Combatants War Services 1940-1945 (Carte es etats services de guerre du combattant 1940-1945) B. Card (with ID photo) of Political Prisoner 1940-1945 (this showing he was held Prisoner for 142 days). This dated 12 October 1948 C. Card (with ID photo) of the Secret Resistance Army (S.R.A.) D. Newspaper Obituary Notice (he died at Etterbeek, on, 14 July 1990) E. Belgian Armed Forces Extract of Services. With service details 1921-1959 (including pre-war Cadet services) F. Belgian Armed Forces Extract of Services (dated 19 January 1962) with service details pertaining to Political Prisoner & Resistance Honorific Title 'ARA' G. The Secret Army 'The Origins of the Mission' 1940-1944. A contemporary illustrated 16 page booklet that includes 2 x paragraphs on the recipient H. A letter to the recipient dated Liege 12 September 1947 pertaining to the clandestine resistance services of the recipient I. A letter of attestation pertaining to the recipient's status as an 'Escaper' during the war, his escape shown as dated 28 May 1940 J. Secret Army 'Esc. Mob. Z.V.' - a unit history of 1st Squadron Mobile, Secret Army Zone V, 1941-1945. An illustrated 67 page history The last book listed includes an insert inscription in ink (in French) & a thumbnail photo of recipient in battle -dress on page 62 The recipients awards of Order of the Crown with Palm & Croix De Guerre was published per Regent's Order No. 2242 of April 26, 1946, and below is a translation of the award notice; Quote, Promoted to Commander of the Order of the Crown with palm and award of the 1940 Croix de guerre with palm: Mr. Melchior, Albert-Victor, for: From the end of 1940, took up the post of chief of staff of the group of cavalry and infantry regiments of the Brussels garrison. In 1942, having become chief of staff of the Belgian legion, succeeded in renewing the bonds broken by numerous arrests and formulated the mission of the legion: To place at the disposal of the legal power the moral and material forces of the group. This power will be able to use them when it deems it appropriate and decides on the end of its action. At the end of 1942, chaired the inquiry conducted by the Belgian government in London on the Belgian resistance groups, an inquiry which led to the recognition of the secret army. In July 1943, with a calm courage, a tenacity which commands admiration because of the mortal risk, did not hesitate, after a six-month imprisonment in Saint-Gilles, to resume his duties as Chief of Staff of the secret army. Thanks to his unreserved devotion, his calm and sure judgment, he contributed very largely, despite the dangers of clandestine work, to bring the A.S. to the high degree of perfection that the action was not long in revealing. Captain B.E.M. Melchior was one of the best craftsmen of the A.S., his efficiency is matched only by his proverbial modesty. Unquote. The recipient led an extremely active life during the Second World War, including; - He fought in the defence of Belgium, May 1940 - Escaped to Great Britain to take orders & clandestine mission from the newly created Belgian Government in Exile - Returned to France to participate with Belgian forces in the Battle for France, June 1940 - Founding member officer of the Belgian Legion (Resistance) - Appointed Chief of Staff of the Secret Army - Imprisoned for 6 months at the notorious 'Saint Gilles' following German Army (Abwehr) infiltration of the Secret Army - Confirmed participant in coordinating with COMET Escape Lines the rescue and safe passage of downed allied air crew - Intelligence work with ZERO group - Active service with 1st Belgian Armoured Cars Squadron serving under British Army Corps (GOC Horrocks) Translated below is an extract from the booklet accompanying the group 'The Secret Army The Origins of the Mission 1940-1944.' Quote, From the point of view of this preparation for the attack, alongside the admirable leader who commanded the Secret Army, we must pay particular tribute to the officers of the E.M., of the Command; their competence, their audacity, their courage constituted the most solid foundations of the edifice. Among them we must mention in particular, among the active officers, Captain B.E.M. MELCHIOR who, after having participated, and with success, in the accommodation and repatriation services of allied aviators and in the ZERO intelligence services, fulfils, the functions of Chief of Staff of the A.S. and Major Dr. Genie DE RIDDER, who organized and developed the sabotage plans. The latter was not satisfied with study work, however important it was, and did not hesitate, although actively sought out by the Gestapo, to travel through Belgium to inspect and direct. instruct leaders and sabotage teams. The reserve officers, still more numerous, made a capital contribution to the work through their extraordinary dynamism and their spirit of initiative. Among them stands out as an outstanding personality, Lieutenant Jean del MARMOL, who, together with Captain B.E.M. MELCHIOR and more specifically for external relations, the role of Chief of Staff Unquote. Albert Victor Melchior, son of Emile Joseph Melchior & Marie Elisa Melchior (nee Cartiaux), was a native of, Sant Servais, Namur, Belgium, where he was born on, 3 June 1905. His registered matriculation number was 27719. Prior to the Second World War, Albert had a record of military cadet service dating from 2 October 1921. On 26 December 1939, he was given the rank of Captain. and later attached to the Staff of the Quarter-Master General. On 26 May 1940 he was detached on a special Mission to the United Kingdom (this was specifically to take orders from the Belgian Government in Exile about subsequent organisation of clandestine 'Resistance'). On 11 June 1940, he was posted to the Belgian Troops in France. On 21 August 1940 he re-entered occupied Belgium, where in the Namur regional administration he became immersed over the next few years in the most important - and highly dangerous - clandestine activities of an intelligence agent, organising the Belgian Resistance, specifically being appointed Chief of Staff of the 'Secret Army'. Albert took his orders directly from London, and set in place, by tireless coordination and considerable effort the framework on which the Belgian Resistance became an effective force, and which ultimately played a key part in the successful subsequent liberation of Belgium following the Normandy landings in 1944 On 17 December 1942, luck appeared to have run-out for, Albert Melchior, Chief of Staff of the Secret Army, when he is recorded as being arrested, and imprisoned by the Nazi Occupying Force. His imprisonment marked a major 'win' by the occupying forces, with the German 'Abwehr' (Intelligence) having successfully infiltrated & subverted the Secret Army, leading to just under 500 x arrests of suspected Belgian resistance agents, Incredibly, Albert Melchior did not succumb to the usual fate (deportation, death and or execution) of many arrestees of the Nazis. Albert, classified a 'Political Prisoner' was in the vent neither executed or deported. Instead after almost 6 x months incarceration at the notorious Brussels Prison, 'Saint Gilles', he was released on, 7 May 1943. Rather than lead a quiet life, after what must have been a terrible ordeal, Albert Melchior, threw himself back into his patriotic clandestine resistance activities. Specifically, as a member of the underground 'Ministry of National Defence', Albert's work included with organising a shadow Armoured Cars Regiment, which was to coordinate and work together with the liberating British & Commonwealth Forces in the campaign to liberate Belgium and harass the enemy into Germany itself. He was promoted Major on 26 March 1945, and post-war received further promotions to Lieutenant-Colonel on 26 March 1951, Colonel on 26 March 1954, Major-General on 26 June 1959, and later Lieutenant-General. Post-war Lieutenant-General Melchior was sometime Officer Commanding Belgian Troops in Germany A superb Belgian Resistance grouping Condition: Medals Mostly about EF

An outstanding confirmed Belgian Patriot and 'Ghost Train' Survivors World Wars medal group of 11 : Sous Lieutenant Gerard Jules Joseph Planchon, Secrete Armee (Belgian Resistance) late 3rd Regiment of Engineers (Belgian Army) - Belgium: Order of the Crown. Officer 4th Class. With 'Swords'. Silvered, gilt & enamel - Belgium: Order of Leopold II. Officer 4th Class. With 'Swords'. Bi-lingual obverse - Belgium: Croix De Guerre 1914-1918. With bronze 'A' monogram Palm - Belgium: Medal of the Resistance 1940-1945 (M?daille de la R?sistance) - Belgium: Cross of Fire. 2nd Type (Croix De Feu 1914 Modele II) - Belgium: Interallied Victory Medal 1914-1918 (Medaille de la Victorie) - Commemorative War Medal 1914-18. 'Red Cross' 1 x Gilt 1 x Silver 'Frontline clasps - Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 with 'Crossed Sabres' emblem - Belgium: Political Prisoners of War Cross 1940-45 (Croix Du Prisonnier Politique) - Belgium: Military Fighters Medal 1940-45 (Medaille du Militaire Combattant WW2) - Belgium: King Albert I Commemorative Medal ememoration Medal 1909-1934 Note: All of the Great War medals / emblems / clasps are confirmed in the reference book ?Livre d'Or des Cartes du Feu? (Vol 1936-1937), where the recipients entry details are included on page 257 The medals are sold with below following documents; Original (1); Official attested / signed photo-copies (3), and a single un-attested photo-copy (1) of various medal award diplomas; - Order of the Crown. Officer 4th Class. With 'Vermeil Swords' for 1914-1918 War. Official attested signed & dated photocopy (26 August 1976) - Order of Leopold II. Officer 4th Class. With 'Swords' for 1914-18 War. Official attested signed & dated photocopy (8 December 1972) - Belgium: Medal of the Resistance 1940-1945. Original award diploma (24 January 1950) - Belgium: Military Fighters Medal 1940-45 (Medaille du Militaire Combattant de la Guerre 1940-1945). Official attested signed & dated photo-copy (8 December 1972) - Belgium: Attestation Certificate from Ministry of Defence confirming service with Resistance from 6 June 1944 (D-Day) dated 16 August 1950. Photo-Copy The official attested signed & dated photo-copies all bear original rubber stamps and ink signatures from the Mayors Office (Le Bourgmestre) of Callenelle, the village two miles from the township of Maubray, where the recipient was born and died Important: The recipient is confirmed as being a Resistance / Political Prisoner Survivor of the famous 'Ghost Train' - the thwarted attempt by the Nazi Occupiers - to deport the remaining Belgian Political / Resistance Prisoners then held in Belgian detention centres to Nazi Concentration Camps located in Germany. The Ghost Train incident occurred only days before the Liberation of Brussels by the advancing allies, in September 1944 The acts of resistance performed by the members of the Belgian Resistance during the 'Ghost Train' incident are now enshrined in history, and are near legendary in terms of the Belgian historical experience 1940-1945 Gerard Planchon was a veteran of the 'Ghost Train' - see the research at 'List of Prisoners' of Le Train Fantome (Phantom Train) with a nominal list of 'Ghost Train' veterans accessible at the excellent 'WWII Netherlands Escape Lines' website (https://wwii-netherlands-escape-lines.com/). Gerard Planchon's name is in the list of persons who were arrested by German police but were liberated on 3 September 1944 at ?la gare de la Petite Ile? (the Petite Ile railway station) whose possessions had been placed by the Belgian Red Cross with the bank Nagelmackers Fils &Cie. The original 'Nagelmackers Bank List' is held in the Section ?Archives and Documentation,? Directorate-General ?War Victims? of the Federal Public Service, Social Security, of the Belgian government in Brussels, from where, presumably, more information on Gerard Planchons services may be obtained Gerard Jules Joseph Planchon, son of Jules Joseph Planchon (Quarry Worker) & Clara Marie Planchon (nee Montegnies) was a native of Callenelle (near Maubray), Hainaut, Belgium, where he was born on 24th August 1894. During the Great War Gerard served as a Private soldier in the 3rd Regiment of Engineers, Belgian Army. For his services during the Great War - in which he was 'Wounded-in-Action', and earned; 6 x Front Line Chevrons, 1 x Wound Chevron, and was awarded the Croix De Guerre 1914-1918 (Avec Palme), Cross of Fire (Croix De Feu), Victory Medal & Commemorative War Medal. Gerard?s services are shown in; 'Livre d'Or des Cartes du Feu' (Vol 1936-1937), with his residence shown as Maubray, the town just 2 miles from Callenelle (his place of birth), where he worked pre-war During the Second World War, Gerard is recorded on the 'Maubray' website pages located at; www.maubray.be - as being a 'Sous Lieutenant' in the Belgian Secret Army (Secrete Armee), which group he had joined in 1941, and was the largest Resistance Group in Belgium. He is also recorded in the same website as being a Liberated 'Political Prisoner'. A photograph in the Maubray website also shows Gerard Planchon in a horse drawn carriage, at the local 1945 'VE' Victory Parade, in which he is wearing a beret and has his 'Great War' medals up. To have earned the Military Fighters Medal, Gerard must have served outside of Belgium for some period of time, in some sort of qualifying capacity either in the military or resistance! It is possible that Gerard served in the Belgian Army in 1940, and or served in more than one 'Resistance' group during the war. The recipients service records held in Brussels, will however provide a full history for those interested to know specific details about his services. The copied 'Attestation' document with the group shows dates of 'Active Resistance' with the AS (Secret Army) as 6 June to 15 September 1944 - the dates correlate to his date of general mobilization, which was D-Day when the European Resistance movements rose as one against the Nazis, and the latter date being that shortly after the liberation of Belgium (these dates include the time he was detained as a prisoner, and was nearly deported to a hideous fate in Nazi Germany) and the last date being the date he was 'Stood Down' as being an active member of the Belgian Resistance. Post War, Gerard Planchon was decorated with the 'Officer' grades of the Order of the Crown with Swords in 1976, and with the Order of Leopold with Swords in 1972 - both Orders awarded with 'Swords' in respect of his services in the Great War. Gerard Planchon died at Tournai, 7500, Hainaut, Belgium, on 22 December 1982. In civilian life, Gerard had been engaged as an Advisor and Alderman in the local Public Works Department A superb World Wars 'Belgian Patriot' medal group All of the orders and medals ribands are fitted with two-pronged mounting pins, or 'epingles' as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: GVF

An Outstanding Officer's group of 11 to a former 'Colditz' POW, 1940 Casualty & confirmed triple 'Escaper' later decorated for courage at Lubeck POW Camp: Lieutenant Colonel Jean Tarrade, French Army, late 3rd Battalion 43rd Regiment of Colonial Infantry - Legion D'Honneur. 4th Class 'Officier'. 4th Republic issue circa (1946-1962) - Cross of War 1939 (Croix de Guerre). With 1 x Bronze Palm & 1 x 'Gold' Star - Cross of War for Overseas Theatres of Operations. With 1 x Silver Star citation emblem - Escapers Medal (Medaille Des Evades). With French Mint marks - Combatants Cross for Volunteers. Type II dated 1939-1945 & clasp - Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combatant). With French Mint marks - Colonial Medal. Type II with uniface suspension & clasp 'Extreme Orient' - Commmemorative Medal for Second World War 1939-1945. With clasp 'France' - Commmemorative Medal for Indochina 1945-1954 - Medal for North Africa (Medaille D'Afriqie Du Nord). With clasp 'Tunisie' - Wound Medal (Medaille Des Blesses). With red enamelled star on riband Note: The LOH insignia with usual minor enamel chips commensurate with wear The group is sold together with a comprehensive archive of original documentation, including but not restricted to; - Original parchment certificate for Legion D'Honneur. 4th Class 'Officier' (5 October 1955) - Original illuminated presentation certificate for Legion D'Honneur. 5th Class 'Chevalier' - Original award document for Medaille Des Evades, dated 25 March 1948 - Award document for Croix Du Combattant Volontaire 1939-1945 - Official citation for the Croix De Guerre T.O.E. (for South Vietnam) - Original Illuminated presentation citation for CDG TOE' - Original award document for North Africa Medal (Medaille D'Afrique Du Nord) - Original testimonial / letters of reference from brother officers - 8 x Photostat pages from Officers 'Record of Service' - Original photograph of recipient circa 1946, wearing CDG, Evaders & Wound ribands Important: The recipient was decorated with the Legion D'Honneur 5th Class for his gallantry while a Prisoner of War - an award for quite exceptional services, the very detailed citation giving specific details of the hardships endured by the recipient, and that he was 'latterly' the leader of a 'Resistance' cell within the Prisoner of War camp for Officers at Lubek, Germany, where his armed 'resistance Group'successfully seized command of the camp near or at the end of the war (LOH citation refers) Important: The recipient was interred for a period at the infamous 'Colditz Castle', which is not surprising considering the recipients multiple escapes and general trouble making to his captors. Moreover, the recipients magnificent recommendation for the Legion D'Honneur, specifically cites his internment - prior to later transfer to 'Lubek' - at the 'Fortress Camp for Reprisals'. The LOH recommendation states that he had escaped 3 x times 1940-1941, for which he was interred at the 'Fortress Camp for Reprisals' for 44 months including 51 days in solitary confinement, during his 60 months of captivity Extracts in French of official citations for all the recipients Wartime (he was promoted to 'Officier' of LOH in 1955) decorations including LOH and War Crosses, and all of the citations are shown below; 1). Legion D'Honneur (Chevalier). Awarded Legion d'Honneur and attribition of Croix De Guerre 1939/45 avec Palme, ref Decree of 20 May 1947 and published in J.O. issue of 23 March 1947 Quote, Magnifique Officier blesse et cite en 39/40 pour sa belle conduite au feu au cours de la Campagne de Belgique et de Flandres. A peine remis de sa blessure, rejoignit son Regiment pour reprandre la lutte. Fait prisonnier en Juin 1940, n'cesse de lutter pour reconquerir sa liberte. S'est evade 3 fois en 1940 et 1941 et a ete repris. A paye sa courageuse attitude de 44 mois de forteresse, de camp de represailles dont 51 jours de cellule sur 60 mois de captivitie. A pris le Commandement du Groupe Franc du Mouvement de Resistance du Camp represailles de Lubek et sa participe a la tete de ce Groupe avec les armes des gardiens, a la prise de ce Port, faisant des prisonniers et capturant des armes et des Munitions Cette Nomination comporte l'Attribution de la Croix de Guerre 39/45 avec Palme Unquote. 2). Croix De Guerre 1939. Awarded Croix De Guerre 1939 avec Etoile de Vermeil, (Ordre General No 88I-c due Ministre de la Defense le du 17 December 1941) Quote, Commandant de Compagnie d'Accompagnement, extremement actif et excellent technician. S'est toujours depense sans compter, en particulier le 24 May 1940 a Trith-Saint-Leger, au cours de violentes tentatives de franchisement du Canal de l'Escaut par l'ennemi. A fait preuve des memes qualities d'energie et de courage a Haubourdin, encercel par l'ennemie due 28 jusqu 'au 31 Mai A ete legerement blesse au debut de la Campagne Unquote 3). Crox De Guerre (T.O.E.). Awarded La Croix De Guerre des Theatres d'Operations Exterieurs avec Etoile d'Argent, Saigon, Vietnam 1 May 1950 Quote, Tarrade Jean - Capitaine - 3/43e Regiment d'Infanterie Coloniale "Officier ardent et dynamique - Adjutant Major d'un Bataillon en operations, tojours volontaire pour les missions difficiles - N'a cesse au cours de durs combats livres par son Unite dans le Sous-Secteur de BENCAT (Province de THUDAUMONT - Sud Vietnam) de faire preuve d'un allant remarquable - " Sest particulierement distingue lors des operations combinees "EMILE et JOSEPHINE" du 6 au 13 Juillet 1949, et au cours d'actions de pacificiation dans les regions de VINH HOA et de la Foret d'AN SON - A la tete d'elements de renforts, a participe jusqu'a fin Mars 1950 efficacement au degagement de convois et groupes d'overture tombes dans des ambuscades sur la route de DAUTIENG et la R.F. 13-A, au cours de ces attaques, et malgre de violentes reactions adverses, fait preuve du plus parfait mepris du danger" Unquote. The postage quoted for this group reflects the additional work and higher costs to despatch this archive of 11 medals and associated ephemera Condition: Usual enamel wear to LOH VF, all other decorations GVF

An outstanding regimental multi-campaign and long service group of 9: Warrant Officer Marcel Albert Buhot, 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment - IGS 1908. GV type I 'North West Frontier 1935' (5485987 Pte. M.A. Buhot. Hamps. R.) - IGS 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (5495987 Pte. M. Buhot, Hamps. R.) - GSM 1918. GVI first issue 'Palestine' (5495987 Cpl. M.A. Buhot. Hamps. R.) - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star - Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military LS&GC. GVI Type I 'Regular Army' bar (5495987 W.O. Cl. 2. M.A. Buhot R. Hamps.) Note: IGS 1908 with a single different digit in number. Recipient also confirmed as being further entitled to '8th Army' and 'Malaya' clasps for his Africa Star and GSM respectively Important: The 1st Battalion Hampshire regiment were the only British infantry unit that qualified for the combination of medals and clasps listed above - and rare to find with the inclusion of further post-war medal clasp entitlement and a long service medal Marcel Albert Buhot was born in St. Helier, Jersey on 30 September 1912. He enlisted into the Hampshire Regiment at Jersey on 20 November 1931. With the regiment he served overseas in India, September 1934-October 1938; Palestine, October 1938-July 1939; Egypt, July-November 1939; Palestine, November 1939-June 1940; Egypt, June 1940-February 1941; Malta, February 1941-March 1943; Middle East, March-August 1943; North Africa, August-October 1943; West Africa, April-November 1951; Malaya, November 1951-May 1952. Served with the R.E.M.E. (T.A.), 1953-55. Discharged on 24 February 1955 The medals mounted in the swing-style and presumably 'as-worn' by the recipient. Suspended from contemporary silk ribands, the mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with some extrapolated notes taken from the recipients service record Condition: VF and better

An Outstanding \'Birmingham Blitz\' 1940 \'Battle of Britain Medal\' Group of 4: Sergeant Archibald Flockhart Hepburn, OStJ, City of Birmingham Police Force - Order of St. John: Serving Brothers breast badge. Silver & enamel - Defence Medal - Coronation Medal 1953 - Police LS&GC Medal GVI issue (Sergt Archibald F. Hepburn.) Sold together with: - A silver or silver plated presentation plaque engraved on 3 x lines \'Presented to Sergt A. Hepburn, by Wardens of \'E\' Division East City of Birmingham. In recognition of his untiring efforts on their behalf. 1937-1945 Medals verification: All awards confirmed as entitled per the recipients extant ‘Birmingham City Police’ service records, accessible at the ‘Ancestry’ genealogical website, wherein all awards are shown in his service record. The service records shows the award date of each medal below: - Order of St. John verification: \'Serving Brother\' published in London Gazette f 12 January 1954 - Defence Medal: Shown awarded 1946 - Coronation Medal 1953: Shown awarded 1953 - Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal: Shown awarded 1951 Gallantry during Birmingham Air Raids \'Birmingham Blitz 1940\': The recipient was specifically recommended by the Birmingham Chief Constable (reference Case 1284 dated 30 May 1941) for the award of the British Empire Medal for repeated instances of gallant and distinguished service during the period of the \'Birmingham Blitz\', 24 August - 2 December 1940, during the \'Battle of Britain\'. In the event the recommendation was not upheld, however the extremely length & detailed B.E.M. recommendation of his work in Civil Defence is extant & accessible at The National Archives (HO 250/32/1284), and is a superb testimony to the recipients outstanding bravery during the \'Birmingham Blitz\' of the Battle of Britain The recommendation is extremely long ( 5 x typed pages) and too long to repeat here, but a soft copy will be sent to the buyer by email attachment Archibald Flockhart Hepburn, son of William Hepburn & Jessie Taylor Hepburn (nee Flockhart) was a native of Leith, Midlothian, Scotland, where he was born on, 6 April 1901. The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing style. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin & clasp fittings An outstanding \'Birmingham Blitz\' and Birmingham local history medal group Condition:GVF

An Ulsterman's 'Naval Service' Great War era campaign and long service group of 4: Chief Armourer, Hugh McAlister, Royal Navy - 1914-15 Star (346407. H.McAlister, Armr., R.N.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (346407. H.McAlister, Ch. Armr., R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (346407. H.McAlister, Ch. Armr., R.N.) - Naval LS&GC. GV first issue (346407. Hugh. McAlister. Ch. Armr. H.M.S. Edgar.) Hugh McAlister was a native of Belfast, Co. Antrim, Ireland, where he had been born on 28 June 1880. Prior to enlisting in the Royal Navy in 1903, Hugh had been employed as a 'Fitter'. His service papers show that he was present at the every early naval actions of the Great War. As a member of the ships crew of H.M.S. Carnarvon (a Devonshire Class Cruiser), his ship was attached to the Fifth Cruiser Squadron that took part in the hunt for the German raider 'Admiral Graf Spee', and subsequently fought at the Battle of the Falkland Islands on 12 December 1914. Towards the end of the Great War he was serving aboard the cruiser H.M.S. Edgar when he was awarded his Naval LS&GC medal, this being authorised on 16 October 1918. Hugh McAlister survived the Great War, and still holding the appointment of 'Chief Armourer' subsequently served on the then mightiest warship in the world H.M.S. Hood, between 13 June 1922 to 5 January 1925, including her 'Flag-Cruise' around the world Note: Sold together with harcopy of the recipients Nvaal service sheet, and Great War medal roll entry page Condition: GVF

An Ulsterman\'s \'Fighting Irish\' World War\'s and \'Malabar Campaign\' medal group of 8: Sergeant James McCrea, The Queen\'s Bays (2nd Dragoon Guards) late Royal Lancashire Regiment - British War (22239 Pte. J. McCrea. R. Lanc. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (22239 Pte. J. McCrea. R. Lanc. R.) - IGS 1908-35 Medal GV Royal Mint clasp \'Malabar 1921-22\' (394068 Tpr. J. McCrea. The Bays.) - Defence Medal - War Medals - Jubilee Medal 1935. Indented (No. 394068 Tpr. J. McCrea The Queens Bays) - Military LSGC. GV issue with \'Regular Army\' bar (394068 Tpr. J. McCrea. The Bays.) - Military Meritorious Service Medal. GVI second issue (394068 Sjt. J. McCrea. The Bays.) - British War (22239 Pte. J. McCrea. R. Lanc. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (22239 Pte. J. McCrea. R. Lanc. R.) - IGS 1908-35 Medal GV first type silver issue with clasp \'Malabar 1921-22\' (394068 Tpr. J. McCrea. The Bays.) - Defence Medal - War Medals - Jubilee Medal 1935. Indented (No. 394068 Tpr. J. McCrea The Queens Bays) - Military LSGC. GV issue with \'Regular Army\' bar (394068 Tpr. J. McCrea. The Bays.) - Military Meritorious Service Medal. GVI second issue (394068 Sjt. J. McCrea. The Bays.) Medals and clasp verification: All medals and clasps verified as entitled in the recipients service papers and per the below following referenced sources: - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/1417 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/1417 - IGS 1908-35 with Malabar clasp: WO 100/I21/487, the medal roll compiled and signed at Sialkot Cantonment, Punjab, British India, 08/09/2024 - Defence Medal: 3 Years Home Service confirmed per extant service record showing army service for duration of WW2 1939-1945 - War Medals: 28 Days uniformed service 1939-45 service papers confirming service for duration of WW2 1939-45 - Jubilee Medal 1935: Confirmed awarded per the \'King\'s Silver Jubilee 1935 Medal\' roll wherein he is shown as Trooper \'The Bays\' - Military LSGC. GV issue with \'Regular Army\' bar: Army Order 115 of 1935 - Military Meritorious Service Medal. GVI second issue: Published in Army Order of date 24 June 1953 M.S.M. awarded 24 June 1953. James Alexander McCrea was born at Lisburn, Ireland on 13 July 1887 and was a labourer working at Andersontown, Belfast, upon his joining the Royal Lancaster Regiment on 28 February 1918. The medal rolls show that James served variously in France with the 11th, 8th and 1/4th Battalions of the Loyal North Lancaster Regiment, in France from 22 March 1917, and likely participated in the Battle of Pilckem Ridge on 31 July 1917 when the unit attacked Wieltje. Later that year they also served in the Battle of the Menin Road Ridge and at Cambrai before the year was out. They were in the First Defence of Givenchy in April 1918 and McCrea was demobilised in October 1919 He re-enlisted into the 6th Dragoon Guards in March 1920 and thereafter transferred to the 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen\'s Bays), serving with that unit in India from February 1921-January 1927. Just one Squadron of his unit was present in Malabar (Medal & clasp). Made Lance-Corporal by March 1931 and awarded his L.S. & G.C. Medal in 1935, he went to the Cavalry Depot at Catterick in 1938. Posted to the 51st Training Regiment (Light Tanks) in September 1939, he served at home during the Second World War and was discharged in November 1953, having some 33 years and 222 days service to his name Sold together with a large & heavy hard-copy set of recipients service papers The medals sometime mounted for display, and now with soiled ribands Condition: GVF

An un-attributed Great War and post-war campaign and commemorative miniature medal group of 4 - 1914 Star. No clasp - British War Medal. Silver issue - Interallied Victory Medal - Jubilee Medal 1935 Medals contained and sold together with a leatherette plush hinged case, this latter with suppliers log on inside lid 'Walter Wood & Sons' (Watchmaker, Jeweller & Silversmith, of Huddersfield, England) The medals mounted in the swing style and as-worn by the recipient. The silk moire ribands suspended from a mounting brooch which latter retains the original pin and clasp fittings Condition: Silver medals toned EF

An un-attributed Great War miniature medal group of 3: - 1914-15 Star - British War Medal - Interallied Victory Medal The group mounted in the swing-style, and \'as-worn\' by a former recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary silk weave ribands. The mounting brooch retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

An un-attributed group of 5 contemporary Victorian era Gallantry, Crimean War, Indian Mutiny & Long Service silver miniature medals - Distinguished Conduct Medal. Victorian issue - Crimea Medal 1854-55. With 3 x clasps \'Alma\', \'Inkermann\' & \'Balaklava\' - Indian Mutiny Medal. With clasp \'Central India\' - Military Long Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Victorian issue - Turkey: Crimea Service Medal 1854-55. British reverse All medals with long clean bright lengths of replacement ribands Sold together with a white metal (plated) Victorian era miniature medal mounting bar. This retaining its long hinged stout pin and clasp fittings All medals silver and of excellent contemporary quality Condition: Mostly toned about EF

An un-attributed Military Cross miniature medal group of 4 - Military Cross. GVI issue - 1914-15 Star - British War Medal - Interallied Victory Medal The medals mounted as-worn in the swing style, suspended from a white metal mounting bar, this latter retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About EF

An un-attributed Naval Second World War group of 6 - 1939-45 Star - Atlantic Star. With original 'France and Germany' clasp - Africa Star. With original 'North Africa 1942-43' clasp - Pacific Star - Italy Star - War Medal The medals mounted in the swing-style 'as-worn'. Suspended from contemporary ribands. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: EF

An un-attributed Second World War & Indochina Wars medal group of 7, including a Tunisian Order of Nichan Iftikar - Legion d'Honneur. 3rd Republic '1870' dated obverse. 5th class 'Chevalier' - Cross of War Overseas Theatres of Operations (T.O.E.). With 2 x citations - Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combatant). With French Mint marks - Colonial Medal () with clasp 'Extreme Orient' - Commemeorative Medal 1939-1945. With clasp 'France'. With French Mint marks - Indochina Medal (M?daille Comm?morative de la Campagne d'Indochine) - Tunisia: Order of 'Nichan Iftikar' 5th class 'Chevalier' silvered & enamel The Tunisian Order has the obverse monogram or 'Tougra' of Mohamed al Amin who was reigned as the 'Bey of Tunis' circa 1942-1957. Note: The LOH - which is silver and enamel has 'both Poincon' and makers marks. Although the white enamel is damaged on the arms, but this does not detract from the look of the group, the medals all being equally toned and suspended from contemporary silk ribands in the correct order of precedence. The group mounted as-worn on a double row mounting pad. The reverse of pad retaining the clasp fittings for wear Impressive Condition: LOH with chipped enamels to arms otherwise the group GVF

An un-attributed Second World War 'Bomber Command' campaign medal group of 3 contained in a contemporary glazed tropical hardwood frame - The 1939-1945 Star - The Air Crew Europe Star - The War Medal Note: The medals are all 'Royal Mint' issue campaign medals un-named as issued, uniformly toned and mounted on original silk ribands and contained in a contemporary period tropical hardwood (mahogany?) glazed medal frame. The frame is sealed on reverse with period ceiling paper, with 2 x mounting loops on top of frame. The approximate dimensions are; - Width: 255mm - Height: 203mm - Depth: 27mm This item is not suitable for overseas delivery, and we will only post to a United Kingdom address Notwithstanding our effort to package the item to our usual high standards, we will not accept any responsibility for any damage that may occur to the glazed frame while in transit The postage quoted reflects the additional costs incurred to package this fragile item Condition: Frame with scuff marks and wear. Medals are EF

An un-attributed Second World War campaign group of 6: As awarded to a member of the Royal Navy - 1939-45 Star - Atlantic Star - Africa Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal The medals mounted in the swing-style, and 'as-worn'. The mounting brooch retainign the original long hinged pin and casp fitting, together with stitched background cloth in 'Navy Blue' in the customary mounting style worn by Royal Navy personnelon their No 1. dress uniform Condition: GVF

An un-attributed United States Navy medal group to a veteran of the \'Global War on Terrorism\' The medals mounted in the United States Navy style mounted on 2 x overlapping two rows, comprising: - United States Navy: Achievement Medal. With 3 x 'Gold Stars' emblems - United States Navy: Long Service Medal with 4 x 'Bronze Star' emblems - United States: National Defence Medal. With 'Bronze Star' - United States: War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal & 'Bronze Star' - USA: War on Terrorism Service Medal (32mm) & 'Bronze Star' - USA: Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (32mm) - United States Navy: Expert Pistol Shot Medal Note: The War on Terrorism & Oustanding Volunteer Service Medals are 'Continental' strikes - and scarce seen The reverse of the mounted group, complete with pins and clutch back fittings for wear An attractive contemporary grouping to the United States Navy Condition: EF

An un-attributed veteran mounted \'Italy Theatre\' Second World War campaign medal group of 4 - The 1939-1945 Star - The Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal The medals all Royal Mint issues The medals suspended from their original silk ribands and mounted in the swing-style and as-worn Condition: VF

An un-attributed \'Burma Star\' campaign group - 1939-45 Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal The medals are all \'Royal Mint\' issues Group mounted swing-style \'as-worn\' hanging from contemporary cotton ribbons. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: VF

An un-named & un-attributed lot of 3 x British Second World War campaign medals - The 1939-1945 Star, No clasp - The Defence Medal - War Medal Condition: About EF

An un-named & un-attributed Second World War \'Burma Star\' medal group of 4 Comprising 4 x \'Royal Mint\' struck campaign medals - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp - The Burma Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal Condition: GVF

An un-named and un-attributed group of Second World War campaign medals for service in North West Europe 1944-45 Comprising - The France and Germany Star. No clasp - The Defence Medal - War Medal The medals are all Royal Mint issues Mounted as-worn in the swing style by the veteran The medals suspended from their original silk ribands. The reverse of the medal mounting bar retaining its long-hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

An un-named and un-attributed Second World War campaign medal group of 5: - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Atlantic Star. No clasp - The Africa Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal The medals are all un-named as issued Royal Mint strikes All medals professionally swing-mounted, and as-worn by a veteran. The medals all fitted with their original silk ribands, the white metal mounting bar complete with its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings. Condition: GVF

An un-named and un-attributed Second World War \'Naval\' group of 6 - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Atlantic Star. No clasp - The Africa Star. With clasp \'North Africa 1942-43 - The Pacific Star. With clasp \'Burma\' - Defence Medal - War Medal 1939-45. With gilt \'Petty Officers\' pin-back badge attached Note: The medals and both clasps are all Royal Mint strikes The medals mounted in the swing-style, suspended form their original silk ribands and as-worn by a former Naval recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its long hinged-pin & clasp fittings Condition: About EF

An un-named and un-attributed \'Pacific Star\' trio of Second World War campaign medals - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Pacific Star. No clasp - War Medal The classic entitlement for British and Imperial troops, that served less than 6 months in theatre, at Hong Kong Colony, Singapore Colony Malaya and British North Borneo prior to, or, were deployed in those territories after, 8 December 1941 The medals are all un-named as issued Royal Mint strikes Condition: GVF

An unattributed contemporary Great War pair of miniature medals with \'Mention in Despatches\' oakleaves emblem - British War Medal. Silver issue - Interallied Victory Medal. With \'Oakleaves\' emblem for Mention-in-Despatches The medals mounted as-worn in the swing style, suspended from a contemporary white metal mounting bar, this latter retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

An unattributed grouping of 3 x United States Miniature Decorations - Distinguished Service Cross (Army & Army Air Force) - Legion of Merit. 5th Class. Legionnaire breast badge. - Purple Heart Some soiling & adhesive tape residue to reverse Condition: VF

An unattributed lot of 5 x Army Temperance Association Medals from the Victorian era and awarded for both home and overseas service in India - Army Temperance Association 1889: 6 years membership silvered bronze cross - Army Temperance Association: Silver medal with depiction of George slaying the Dragon and dated 1883, and crest of A.T.A. and logo - Army Temperance Association: Silver 'Victoria Empress of India' medal in memory of Queen Victoria 1837-1901 - Army Temperance Medal India dated 1897: Silver medal, obverse Pal trees and Indian women drawing water from a village well - Army Temperance Medal India dated 1897: Silver medal, obverse Pal trees and Indian women drawing water from a village well Note: Only the first listed medal fitted with a short length of blue riband, other 4 x medals with no ribands Condition: VF

An unattributed Second World War campaign and post-war \'Silver Jubilee\' medal group of 4 - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal - Jubilee Medal 1977 The 1977 Jubilee Medal was the very last Royal Commemorative Medal to be issued in silver - it is also the scarcest of all the commemorative medals issued during the long reign of her late majesty Queen Elizabeth II Only an estimated 30,000 medals were issued in the United Kingdom, of which just 9,000 were issued to members of the Armed Forces and their reserves. 6,870 medals were issued in Australia and 1,507 were issued in New Zealand. Uniquely the Canadian issue of the medal, with same ribbon and obverse design, was issued with a different reverse design The medals are professionally mounted in the swing-style and as-worn. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its long hinged-pin & clasp fittings Condition: About EF

An unattributed \'Australian\' group of 6 x Miniature Medals for Second World War \'Pacific\' campaign service in the Netherlands East Indies / Timor - British Empire Medal (Civil Division). EIIR issue - The 1939-1945 Star - The Pacific Star. No clasp - War Medal - Australia Service Medal - Netherlands: War Commemorative Cross. No clasp Note: The inclusion of the Netherlands War Cross, likely indicates that this was a group of medals to a former Dutch or Eurasian resident of the Netherlands East Indies, who evacuated to Australia in 1942, and who after serving in the Australian Armed Forces or Merchant Navy during the period 1942-1945, subsequently settled and took up residency in Australia in the post-war years A nominal roll of Dutch recipients of the \'Timor 1942\' clasp is extant, in published format, reference the OMSA publication \'Lead William : The Dutch Expedition Cross and associated awards and campaigns (Gary M. Hartman, 2002) that might be a useful source for cross-referencing names from that roll against the comprehensive on-line records held by the National Archives of Australia The group mounted as-worn in the court-style. The reverse of the mounting brooch retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

An uncommon instance of a Vietnam campaign medal pair awarded to an Ulster born recipient: Aircraftman Robert John Brown, Royal Australian Air Force - Vietnam 1964-73 (A46462 Brown R.J.) - Republic of South Vietnam: Campaign Medal & clasp '1960-' (A46462 Brown R.J.) Note: The campaign medals are both officially named as issued Important: Robert John Brown, was born in Magheraflet, Northern Ireland on 23 October 1942, and sometime thereafter migrated to Australia, where he served for a time with the Royal Australian Air Force. Holding the rank of Leading Aircraftman, Robert served as an Administrative Clerk at Vung Tau, Republic of Vietname, between 18 June 1970 until 17 June 1971, during which time he was attached to Headquarters, Australian Force Vietname (RAAF Element). The aforesaid details being taken from the on-line data base 'Nominal Roll of Vietname Veterans' Uncommon to find Vietnam pairs to Ulster born recipients Sold together with copy of the 'Veteran Search Result' generated from the 'Nominal Roll of Vietnam Veterans' confirming above details The pair of campaign medals mounted in the swing-style and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary silk ribands and the mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

An uncommon MC & BEM gallantry medal group of 8: Second Lieutenant E. Chapman, M.C., B.E.M., 3rd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment, late Northamptonshire Regiment, and former 'Head Office Keeper, Commonwealth Relations Office' - Military Cross. GV issue (2/Lt. E. Chapman. The Worc.Regt) - British Empire Medal (Civil Division). GVI second issue (Ernest Chapman M.C.) - 1914-15 Star (10117 Cpl.E Chapman, North?n. R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (2 Lieut. E. Chapman) - Interallied Victory Medal (2 Lieut. E. Chapman) - 1939-45 Star - War Medal - Coronation Medal 1937 The citation for the award of the Military Cross was published in the London Gazette of 1 February 1919; Quote, ?T./2nd Lt. Ernest Chapman, 3rd Bn. Worc. R. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion during the counter-attack on the 25th September, 1918, south of Neuve Chapelle, the principal force of which developed against his frontage. He inspired his platoon of young soldiers with such enthusiasm that they pushed through the hostile barrage to the units of our own, driving the demoralised enemy in front of them.? Unquote. Important: The abvove action is known to have occurred at 'Shepherds Redoubt', which action is below quoted from the Oxford University Computing Services website; Quote, Wednesday 25th September At 2 am we made a barrage position in our trench and laid our gun on an SOS line for the lads of the 3rd Worcestershire Regiment were going to try and retake Shepherd's Redoubt which the 10th Royal Warwickshire Regiment had taken but lost again in the counter attack on the 20th September. At 8 am our barrage started, the lads went forward and captured the Redoubt and a number of prisoners. The attack must have taken Jerry by surprise for it was raining all the time. At 6pm Jerry put up a bombardment on the right of our trench. We thought that he was going to try and retake the Redoubt but he did not. At 10pm we were relieved and went back to a reserve position in 'Bones Post' where we arrived by midnight and put our gun on the SOS line. Jerry came over in his aeroplanes. It was a pretty sight to see our searchlights playing all around them. The following day was quiet but we received some heavy shelling during the night Unquote. The award of the B.E.M. was published in the London Gazette of 2 January 1950. ?Ernest Chapman, M.C., Head Office Keeper, Commonwealth Relations Office.? Corporal Ernest Chapman, Northamptonshire Regiment, entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 31 May 1915. He was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the 3rd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment on 27 November 1917. The awards of the 1939-45 Star and War Medal most likely indicates active campaign service with the BEF in France during 1939-40, and or in Norway The group mounted in the swing-style and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The medals suspended from contemporary silk weave ribands, and the mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with copied research confirming all of above details Condition: GVF

An uncommon South African seaman\'s \'Service with the Royal Navy\', Second World War \'Atlantic Theatre\' medal group of 5: Able Seaman Vincent John McLeroth, South African Naval Force attached to the Royal Navy Battleship H.M.S. Royal Sovereign - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp (67827 V. J. McLeroth) - The Atlantic Star (67827 V. J. McLeroth) - Defence Medal (67827 V. J. McLeroth) - War Medal 1939-45 (67827 V. J. McLeroth) - Union of South Africa: Africa Service Medal (67827 V. J. McLeroth) Important: All of the medals are officially impressed South African \'Pretoria Mint\' issues Medals verification: All medals confirmed as the recipients full medal entitlement as endorsed on his service cards, showing that the medals were despatched to him on, 10 June 1953 Reference \'South African Naval Personnel Second to the Royal Navy During the Second World War 1939-1945 (Lt-Cdr. W. M. Bissett, South African Journal of Military Studies Volume 12 Nr 1,1982) makes reference to a press statement released by the Director of the SA Naval Forces on 23 May 1945, that disclosed a total of 2,737 South African Naval Force personnel had been seconded for service with the Royal Navy during the Second World War Valentine John McLeroth, was born on, 14 March 1910. 40. Valentine\'s, parents appear to have died prior to his joining the South African Naval Force, as his service cards record his nominated next of kin, being a \'Friend\', Mr J. Kibble, who was residing at 137, Fordyce Road, Walmer, Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Valentine was 30 years of age, when he volunteered for service in the South African Naval Force, when he enlisted on, 1 July 1940. He was drafted to H.M.S. Afrikandea I on, 22 July 1940, and from there was seconded for service with the Royal Navy, from 19 October 1940, on which date he joined the crew of H.M.S. Royal Sovereign, a \'Revenge Class\' Battleship, on which ship he served during its deployment to the Atlantic Ocean, where the capital ship served on convoy duties August 1940 - August 1941. While later based in the United Kingdom, Able Seaman McLeroth, married an English garil, Alice M. Eary, at Brentwood, Essex, England, during the fourth quarter of 1943. The couple were later blessed with the birth of a daughter, Jacqueline V. McLeroth, who was born in Brentwood, Essex, England, during the fourth quarter of 1944. Able Seaman McLeroth took his final discharge from the South African Naval Force on 19 November 1945 Sold together with the recipient\'s hardcopy photocopied service index cards Condition: GVF

An unusal 'mixed services' campaign group of 6: Lieutenant-Colonel William Alistair Forrest Royal Army Medical Corps late Sub-Lieutenant Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve who served with the Submarine Service aboard H.M.S. Scythian - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star - Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue 'Malaya' (Major W. A. Forrest. R.A.M.C.) Important: All six of his medals and clasps are confirmed in the 'Medical Officers of the British Army' (Volume II) William Alistair Forrest was born at Wandsworth, London on 23 July 1924. His medical studies at St.Mary's Hospital were interrupted by the war and he joined the R.N.V.R. when he was commissioned as Sub-Lieutenant on 23 July 1944. He volunteered for the 'Submarine Service' and served aboard H.M.S. 'Scythian' (Lt-Cdr C.P. Thode) from 11 October 1944, and which submarine earned the battle honours 'Atlantic 1944' and 'Malaya 1945'. During her patrols in the Straits of Malacca, 'Scythian' is recorded to have sunk several Japanese vessels. Post War William resumed his studies and qualified as a Doctor (M.R.C.S., L.C.R.P., M.B., B.S.). He joined the Royal Army Medical Corps and his promotions were as follows; Lieutenant 1951; Captain 1952; Temporary Major 1955; Major 1959; Lieutenant-Colonel 1964. He was with Far East Land Forces in Malaya 1959-62; Senior Instructor, First Aid Training School, R.A.M.C., 1963-64; Officer Commanding Training Wing R.A.M.C. Depot 1964-66; Senior Medical Officer. 19th Infantry Brigade and Commanding Officer 19th Field Ambulance, 1966-68. He retired from the British Army in 1970 Sold together with some copied research Condition: GVF

An unusal and ucommon Africa campaign service pair: Private J. Pendlebury, Royal Army Medical Corps late Medical Staff Corps - Ashanti Star 1896. Reverse contemporary engraved on two points (8981 / M.S.C.) - QSA Medal. Silver issue no clasp (8981 Pte J Pendlebury. R.A.M.C.) Important: Both campaign medals confirmed as entitled in the respective medal rolls; - Ref WO 100/79 for the Ashanti Star - Ref WO 100/219 for QSA Medal showing service in 'St. Helena' James Massey, was a native of Bolton, Lancashire, England, where he was born circa 1872. By trade he described himself as an 'Iron Dresser' and was 18 years of age when he enlisted at Preston, Lancashire, England, on 7 November 1890, for service with the British Army, and the 'Medical Staff Corps'. James subsequently served overseas on the West Coast of Africa between 23 November 1895 to 26 March 1896, during which time he was a participant in the Ashanti Expedition of 1896. The next overseas posting for James Pendlebury, was to the remote South Atlantic island possession of St. Helena, where he remained 5 years and 63 days between 21 March 1899 to 22 June 1904 - the island being a major internment destination for captured Boer Priosoners of War. James took his final discharge from the British Army on 6 November 1911, having by that time completed 21 years service with the British Army The recipients service papers are extant and available from The National Archives Condition: Obverse of QSA with light pitting otherwise about VF

An unusal Colonial Police and Cadet 'Maritime Service' campaign and long service group of 4: Lieutenant W.H. Clark, Sea Cadet Corps, Royal Naval Reserve late Port & Marine Section of the Palestine Police - GSM 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'Palestine' (131 B/Const. W.H. Clark. Pal.Police.) - Defence Medal - War Medal - Cadet Forces Medal. EIIR issue (Ty.Lt.(S.C.C.) W.H. Clark. R.N.R.) Important: The GSM and clasp confirmed as entitled reference the respective medal roll WO 100/510 Sold together with a good photograph 114mm x 162mm signed from 'Your Loving Son' on front and back 'This was taken outside the tent at Alex'. Shows him in tropical kit, wearing shorts and stockings with a pith helmet with 'Middlesex Regiment' badge on the side, this photograph indicating that Clark had prior service in the British Army - the 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment served in Egypt/Palestine circa 1931-1935 It is recorded that W. H. Clark joined the Palestine Police Force in 1938. He is listed in a batch of recruits - all handled / processed by the Crown Agents - who on 13 May 1938, sailed from London aboard the P&O Liner 'Strathnaver' for Port Said, Egypt The group professionally swing-mounted and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The mounting bar retaininG the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

An unusual 'Indian Volunteer' attributed group of 7: Trooper T. Ryan, Southern Provinces Mounted Rifles, Auxiliary Force India, late Royal Engineers & Manchester Regiment - 1914-15 Star - British War Medal - Allied Victory Medal - India General Service Medal 1908 with clasp 'Malabar 1921-22' -1937 Coronation Medal - Meritorious Service Medal GV first type - Efficiency Medal GV with bar 'India' & 2 further service bars Note: The group is comprised of contemporary strike medals - the silver medals being made of silver - and professionally mounted in the swing style, presumably as worn by the recipient The recipient served variously in; - Manchester Regiment (Corporal, No 1723) - Royal Engineers (A/Cpl No 244739, 'Immediate Award' MSM with 3rd Field Service Coy, R.E.) - Southern Provinces Mounted Rifles (Trooper No 363) The recipients full-size medals, riband bar and regimental insignia are offered for sale per Stock Code 10013 Condition: GVF

An unusual 'Reconquest of the Sudan' pair to an Egyptian Arab civilian: Mahmud Effendi Effat, late Supplies Depot, Egyptian Army - Sudan Medal 1896 (Mr M.E. Effat) - Egypt: Khedives Sudan medal 1896. Silver no clasp A scarce, interesting and unusually well documented reconquest of the Sudan pair to an Egyptian Arab recipient Mahmud Effendi Effat is confirmed to have been working with the Supplies Depot, Egyptian Army, Khartoum as late as 1911. This is known from the extant 'Special Firearms Licence (licence included) for him to own and hold a 12 bore double-barrelled shotgun. Another addressed envelope from 1920, shows Mr Effat as being employed with 'Ezbet Bahagats Bey, at El-Chine, Gharbia, Egypt. Obviously Mr Effat was senior civil service officer and an educated man basis his ?Effendi? honorific. The medal sold with the original firearms certificate in English and Arabic, and a hand-wrtten letter in Arabic (with English translation) both in English addressed envelopes of the period and scarce to find with such original ephemera Condition: GVF

An unusual and documented 'Reconquest of the Sudan' pair to an Egyptian civilian: Mahmud Effendi Effat, late Supplies Depot, Egyptian Army - Sudan Medal 1896. Silver issue (Mr M.E. Effat) - Egypt: Khedives Sudan medal 1896. Silver no clasp Mahmud Effendi Effat is confirmed to have been working with the Supplies Depot, Egyptian Army, Khartoum as late as 1911. This is known from the extant 'Special Firearms Licence? for him to own and hold a 12 bore double-barrelled shotgun. Another addressed envelope from 1920, shows Mr Effat as being employed with 'Ezbet Bahagats Bey, at El-Chine, Gharbia, Egypt. Mr Effat was senior civil service officer and an educated man based on his ?Effendi? honorific.
Sold with the original firearms certificate in English and Arabic, and a hand-written letter in Arabic (with English translation) both in English addressed envelopes of the period Ephemera all original and scarce as such, with some tears to firearms certificate Condition: Medals GVF

An unusual and rare Marine Engineers campaign and meritorious service group of 5: Lieutenant George Arthur Lomax, late Palestine Customs Service - GSM 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'Palestine' (G. A. Lomax.) - 1939-45 Star - Atlantic Star - War Medal - Egypt: Medal for Meritorious Actions. 2nd Class Silver. Dated 1937 (Lt. G.A. Lomax) Note: The Sultan of Egypt instituted the Medal For Meritorious Acts in 1917, to be awarded in 3 classes. The medal suspension bar being inscribed with the year of date of award and recipient details Important: The award of the GSM and clasp confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of the Department of Customs Palestine (reference WO 100/509) wherein he is shown as Engineer Tugs who resigned his appointment on 30 June 1936 George Arthur Lomax was a native of West Derby, Liverpool, Lancashire, where he was born on 12 December 1903 (baptisim on 16 December 1903 at Bevington, Liverpool) - his father being a Clergyman. The United Kingdom Incoming and Outgoing Passenger Lists for period circa 1934-1960 contain numerous listings for George Lomax, by which a potted career can be traced, showing him variously employed as a Marine Engineer in; Iraq 1934; Palestine 1936; Nigeria 1943-1960 - latterly described as a Dockyard Manager. George married Dorothy Driffield at Liverpool sometime during the last quarter of 1947 - during a period of home leave from Nigeria A rare and unusual combination of medals including the named Egyptian medal Condition: EF

An unusual attributed 'Tank Regiment' officers WW2 North West Europe and Post War 'United Nations Relief Work' campaign and distinguished service group of 6: Major William Coulstock, Royal Tank Corps, late United Nations - 1939-45 Star - France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GVI & 'Regular Army' bar - United States of America: Bronze Star Note: The Defence, War and LSGC medals are all sold silver Sold together with the below following scanned images that will be forwarded to the buyer by email file attachment; - 'Mention-in-Despatches' certifcate (published LG 2 August 1945) - Typed citation for the award of the Bronze Star (published LG 6 November 1945 - Presentation scroll / award certifcate from United Nations Citation for Bronze Star Medal as under; Quote, Major William A. Coulstock, British Army, for meritorious service in connection with military operations from 4 June 1944 to 8 May 1945. As the Senior British Officer in the Administrative Section of the G-5 Division, Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Force, over the administrative functions of that division. Through his untiring efforts, foresight and sound judgement, he solved the many and varied administrative problems arising and facilitated the operations of the of the division to a marked degree. His outstanding performance of these duties has contributed materially to the successful operation of Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Force Unquote The Commendation from the Director General of UNRRA as under; Quote, This Records the Loyal and Valued Services of WILLIAM A COULSTOCK to the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration in its Great Work of Relieving the Suffering and Saving the Lives of the Victims of War in the Liberated Countries Unquote William Arthur Coulstock, the son of Arthur Coulstock (Ships Painter) was a native of Greenwich, Kent, England, where he was born in 1902. In the 1911 National Census for England and Wales he is shown as residing with his father and siblings at 11 Ashburnham Road, Greenwich S E. Sometime during the immediate inter-war years, Arhur enlisted in the British Army, and service with the Royal Tank Corps. In 1934, William married Amy Elizabeth Hooper, at Easthampstead Berkshire. He was granted an Emergency Commission on 8 October 1943, and rose in rank to Major. Major Coulstock served with the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration in North West Europe, involved with the extremely important and urgent business of giving protection and assistance to the displaced millions of refugees, including those liberated salve labour and former concentration camp inmates, that presented a very real crisis to the Alled Powers in 1945. For his services in Europe with Supreme Allied Headquarters and the UNRRA, he was decorated by both the British and United States Governements, and received a Commendatuion from the United Nations. Postwar Major and Mrs Coulstocklived at 'Kendor' Wellington Road, Cameberley, Surrey, England. William is recorded as having died in Surrey, England, sometime in the fourth quarter of 1966. At the time of his death he was 64 years of age The group mounted in the swing-style and 'as-worn' by the recipient. The silk ribands suspended from a white metal mounting bar that retains it's original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Important: The items being here sold in this lot, are just the miniature medals, and the scanned images referred to above - the recipients full-size medals are not included in the sale and here being shown for provenance / illustration / reference purposes only Condition: EF

An unusual combination including an 'Immediate' MSM group of 7: Trooper T. Ryan, Southern Provinces Mounted Rifles, Auxiliary Force India, late Corporal, 3rd Field Service Company, Royal Engineers & Manchester Regiment - 1914-15 Star (17213 Pte T. Ryan, Manch R) - British War Medal (17213 Cpl T. Ryan, Manch R) - Allied Victory Medal (17213 Cpl T. Ryan, Manch R) - India General Service Medal 1908 with clasp 'Malabar 1921-22' (363 Cpl T. Ryan, S.P.M. Rfls) -1937 Coronation Medal - Meritorious Service Medal GV first type (244739 A. Cpl. T. Ryan, 3/F.S.Coy. R.E.) - Efficiency Medal GV with bar 'India' & 2 further service bars (Tpr. T. Ryan. S. Prov. Mtd. Rif, A.F.I.) Note: The 2 x further service clasps on the Efficiency Medal are tailors silver replacements The MSM was published in the London Gazette as an 'immediate award' and almost certainly an award for services in France and Flanders as the respective sapper unit the recipient served in was variously located in the Western Front With the recipients original ribbon bar, the EM bearing 2 silver rosettes denoting the award of two further service bars Condition: GVF

An unusual mixed services campaign and long service group of 6: Corporal John Morris Johns, Royal Corps of Signals, late Royal Navy - 1914-15 Star (J.40102 Ord. J.M.Johns. R.N.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (J.40102 A.B. J.M.Johns. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (J.40102 A.B. J.M.Johns. R.N.) - IGS 1908. GV type II \'North West Frontier 1935\' (313889 Sgln. J.M. Johns. R.Signals.) - IGS 1936 Medal. Clasp \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' (313889 Cpl. J.M. Johns. R.Signals.) - Military LSGC Medal. GV with \'Regular Army\' bar (313889 Sgln. J.M. Johns. R.Signals.) Important: The Naval trio only is shown on the respective Naval medal roll (ref ADM 171/106) as having duplicates sent by War Office. His IGS 1908 medal and clasp was issued to him in May 1934, per the medal roll (ref WO 100/494) compiled at Risalpur, India, on 26 November 1933. Per the medal roll for the IGS 1936 (ref WO 100/498), compiled at Rawalpindi, India, on 6 October 1938, he is shown to have been issued that medal and clasp on 26 April 1939 John Morris Johns was born on the 25 January 1897, at Great Malvern, Worcestershire, and was a resident of Malvern, Worcestershire, England, when he volunteered for service with the Royal Navy. For whatever reason, a career at sea appears not to have been to John\'s liking as after the Great War he left the Navy and joined the British Army. As his unique Army number is in the block allocated to the Cavalry of the Line, he would have first enlisted with a Cavalry Regiment prior to being transferred to the Royal Signals. Curiously, John\'s earlier service in the Cavalry, and or his skills with horses, may be further gleaned from the respecvtive Indian General Service Medal Rolls, wherein he is shown as having qualified for the medals and clasps while serving with \'1st Cavalry Brigade Signal Troop\' Royal Corps of Signals Sold together with copied entry pages from the respective Great War and IGS medal rolls, that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment The medals mounted in the swing-style, and \'as-worn\'. The contemporary silk weave ribands suspended from a mounting bar that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

An unusual Naval and Police campaign long service group of 4: Ableseaman Edward McLeese Royal Navy, late Special Constabulary - 1939-45 Star - War Medal - NGS 1915. EIIR issue & clasp 'Canal Zone' (SSX854092 E Mc Leese AB RN) - Special Constabulary Faithful Service Medal. EIIR issue (Edward McLeese) Important: The NGSM is confirmed as having qualified for the medal on 17 April 1954 - this being the 'Due Date' enumerated by the medal issuing authorities on the actual medal box of issue Note: The 2 named medals contained in their official boxes of issue. That for the NGS retaining the name label on reverse. The NGSM is also confirmed as an early issue of the retrospective 'Canal Zone' clasp as the medal is officially impressed. The case for the SCLSM has the name of the medal on the lid of outside lid of the case, and has the Royal Mint log on the inside. The SCLSM riband is also retaining the original issue pin-back brooch bar, this with hinged pin and clasp on the reverse Condition: EF

An unusual Piper\'s group of 4: Piper James Wellsted, 2nd Battalion Scots Guards and later Pipe-Major Scottish Company, Shanghai Volunteer Corps - 1914 Star with unofficial slider dated clasp (7725 Piper J.R. Wellsted, S.Gds) - British War Medal. Silver issue (7725 Pte J.R. Wellsted S.Gds) - Interallied Victory Medal (7725 Pte J.R. Wellsted S.Gds) - Shanghai Municipal Council Emergency Star 1937 Piper James Raymond Wellsted is confirmed from his Medal Index Card as having embarked for \'France & Flanders\' on 7 October 1914, together with the rest of his battalion 2nd Battalion Scots Guards. The MIC shows no issuance of either \'Clasp or Roses\', but the recipient was certainly entitled to same as he was both \'Wounded-in- Action\', and became a Prisoner of War during the fighting at Zonnebeke on 26 October 1914 (reference \'Pipes of War\') The MIC shows that he had a duplicate issuance of the War & Victory Medals only in 1924, on application from the Officer Commanding R.A.S.C. London District, with notation that recipients \'surname\' to be ammended! Interestingly the forwarding address for sending the BWM/Victory Medals in 1924 is care of GOC-in-C \'Hong Kong\' Presumably Piper Wellsted served with the British Army in Hong Kong / China post 1919, and took his discharge there to take up employment in Shanghai. The presence of the Shanghai Star only being possible as an enrolled volunteer or paid employee of the Shanghai Muncipal Council\'s Volunteer Forces, Fire Brigade etc. In the case of James Wellstead it is reported that he was the long serving Pipe-Major of the Shanghai Scottish Volunteer Company, Shangahi Volunteers curca 1930-1941. With regard to this latter service a prime secondary source of possible information would be the well illustrated regimental history of the Shanghai Volunteer Corps, reference; Kounin, I.I., compiler, Eighty Five Years of the Shanghai Volunteer Corps, Shanghai: The Cosmopolitan Press, 1938. The medals are \'swing mounted\' suspended from contemporary silk ribbons and almsot certainly as worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining it\'s long pin The group sold with MIC and extract page from \'The Pipes of War\'. Condition: VF

An unusual \'Two Regiments Served\' Gurkha soldier\'s campaign & long service medal pair: Rifleman Harkabahadur Gurung, 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles late 2nd Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles - GSM 1962. 'Borneo' (21156386 Rfn. Harkabahadur Gurung. 2/7 GR.) - LS&GC Medal. EIIR (21156386 Rfn Harkabahadur Gurung 2 GR) Harkabahadur's campaign and long service awards confirmed as under: - GSM 'Borneo' Served in theatre 23 January to 23 July 1966) - LS&GC Medal: Confirmed awarded 3 October 1979 Harkabahadur Gurung enlisted in the Gurkhas on 4 October 1964 and served in Borneo with the 2nd Battalion, 7th Gurkha Rifles from 23 January-23 July 1966. Transferred to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Gurkha Rifles on 14 December 1970, he was awarded his L.S. & G.C. on 3 October 1979 and went on pension on 31 October 1979 Very uncommon to find medal pairs / groups to Gurkha infantrymen who have served in more than one infantry regiment of the Gurkha Brigade. In the case of Harkabahadur, he was transferred to 2/2 GR in the wake of the scaling down of the Gurkha Brigade that occurred 1969-1970. His parent unit 2/7 GR was amalgamated with 1/7 GR at Hong Kong Colony in 1970 (7 GR becoming a single battalion Gurkha Regiment, in line with 6 & 10 GR - with only 2 GR retaining two battalions by 1971). Soldiers from 2/7 GR not being made redundant, and who could not be absorbed into the new remaining 'amalgamated' battalion, were relocated to 2/2 GR, which battalion expanded it's company strength with 'D Company' re-instated. to accommodate the influx of transferees from 2/7 GR, and other similarly affected units of the Gurkha Brigade that were 'scaling down' Sold together with hard copy letter from Records Officer British Gurkhas Pokhara confirming the above service details. This dated 7 March 2000 A rare seen instance of a Gurkha Rifleman having served in two different infantry regiments of the Gurkha Brigade of the British Army Condition: About EF

An \'1914\' casualty\'s campaign medal group of 3: Private Thomas Laws, 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers - 1914 Star. No clasp (8975 Pte. T. Laws. 1/R.Sc:Fus.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (8975 Pte. T. Laws. R. S. Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (8975 Pte. T. Laws. R. S. Fus.) Wounded-in-Action: Private Thomas Laws 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers is confirmed as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' near Oubres on 21 October 1914, when he received a 'Gunshot and Shrapnel Wound' (GSW) to his right hand Medals verification: The medal rolls (held and accessible at The National Archives) confirm that the recipient was entitled to the 3 x Great War medals per the respective medal rolls as under; - 1914 Star: Ref WO 329/2442 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1125 Reference the recipients respective medal index card, it is confirmed that Thomas Laws first entered theatre of war France, on 14 August 1914. He was returned to the United Kingdom on 26 October 1914, and remained in the United Kingdom for the remainder of his service in the Great War, subsequently being transferred to the Scottish Rifles in which regiment he held the number No 45393 Note: Recipients service papers (under No 45393) are extant & accessible at The National Archives Condition: About VF

An \'Aberchirder\' Banffshire, Jock\'s \'Killed-in-Action\' Great War medal pair together with \'Memorial Plaque\': Private James Moir, Machine Gun Section, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - British War Medal. Silver issue (S-43225 Pte. J. Moir. Gordons.) - Interallied Victory Medal (S-43225 Pte. J. Moir. Gordons.) - Memorial Plaque (James Moir) Killed-in-Action: Private James Moir, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, \'Killed-in-Action\', serving with British Expeditionary Force in France, on, 1 July 1917 The below following obituary was published in \'De Ruvigny\'s The Roll of Honour 1914-1918\' (In 5 x volumes): Quote, MOIR, JAMES, Private, No. 43255, 1st Battn (75th Foot), Machine Gun Section, The Gordon Highlanders. Eldest s. of James Moir, of 32 Castle Terrace, Aberdeen, by his wife Mary Ann: b. Aberchirder, co. Banff, 29 April, 1894: Educ. York Street Public School, Aberdeen; was a Carter; enlisted, 21 March, 1915; served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders from, 29 July, 1916, and was killed in action 11 July, 1917. Buried at Beaumety, north-east of Bapaume; unm Unquote. The memory of the life and supreme sacrifice of Private James Moir, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, on the Arras Memorial, located in the Pas de Calais, France Medals Verification: The Great War medals all verified as entitled per the respective medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders, as under: - British War Medal. Silver issue: Reference WO 329/1660 - Interallied Victory Medal: Reference WO 329/1660 Sold together with some hard-copy photocopied research The Memorial Plaque, sometime framed. The obverse of the plaque is EF, the blank reverse scoured The Great War medals retaining lengths of original watered silk \'moire\' ribands and the medals near pristine Condition: Medals EF

An \'Arbroath\' Jock\'s 1914 Star & Territorial Efficiency Medal group of 4: Private George Ritchie, No 3 Company\', 4/5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Territoral Army, late 1/5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion Royal Highlanders - 1914 Star. With silver rose (1721 Pte. Ritchie. 1/ 5 R. Highrs:) - British War Medal. Silver (1721 Pte. G. Ritchie. R. Highrs.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1721 Pte. G. Ritchie. R. Highrs.) - Territorial Efficiency Medal. GV (2746794 Pte. G .Ritchie. 4-5 Black Watch.) Note: The 1914 Star sans forename initial - and exactly as officially issued Important: All medals verified as entitled per the respective regimental Great War campaign medal rolls of the 5th Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) and Army Order, viz: - 1914 Star. No clasp: Ref WO 329/2460 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref 329/1357 - Territorial Efficiency Medal: Ref Army Order 59 of 1924 The name 'G or George, Ritchie' is a unique name on the 1914 Star medal roll of the 5th Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Reference numerous issues of the 'Montrose, Arbroath and Brechin Review; and Forfar and Kincardineshire Advertiser'. Private George Ritchie is shown in all issues as serving with 1/5th Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) with the same address against his name, viz , 30 Park Street, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland George Ritchie, was a native of Arbroath, Scotland, where he was born on 26 December 1894. George was 19 years of age when on, 1 November 1914, he embarked with his local Territorial Force battalion of the Black Watch for overseas service in France & Flanders with the British Expeditionary Force. On. 2 November 1914, George disembarked at Le Havre, France, with the rest of his battalion, 5/Royal Highlanders (Black Watch). At the time of entering theatre of war 'France', George (regimental number 1721) held the rank of Private. George Ritchie subsequently served on the 'Western Front' throughout the Great War. On 15 March 1916, George's battalion amalgamated with 4/Black Watch, to form 4/5th Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Territorial Force, at which time he was renumbered No. 268114. Sometime post 1920, George Ritchie, took his final discharge from the British Army, at which time he had been renumbered No. 2746794, which was in the unique block of Army Numbers allocated to the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) in 1920 It is thought that George Ritchie served as a member of the Arbroath Fire Brigade in civilian life The medals mounted as worn by the recipient in the swing-style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with some hard-copy copied research Condition: About GVF

An \'Architects\' South African War & Civilian life saving medal pair: Private John Wilson Tait, 1st Volunteer Service Company late 1st Volunteer Battalion Gordon Highlanders a). QSA Medal. Silver issue with clasp 'Cape Colony' (8105 Pte. J. W. Tait, Gordon Highrs:) b). Royal Humane Society. Bronze Medal 'Successful', With integral riband buckle (John Wilson Tait. 2. Oct. 1898) Note: The clasps on the QSA loose on carriage on riband, and fairly typical for medals awarded to men of the early Volunteer Service Company's Aberdeen Life Saving: The Aberdeen People's Journal issue of 29 October 1898, included a pen portrait of the recipient, and below following account, quote below: Quote. ACT OF GALLANTRY REWARDED The Royal Humane Society has awarded a bronze medal to John Wilson Tait, Belvedere Cresecent, Aberdeen, for his plucky act in saving, William Smith, a watchmaker, from drowning in the Victoria Dock, Aberdeen, on the night of the 2nd inst. Smith accidentally tripped over a loose rope and fell into the water. Hearing cries of distress, Tait, ran to the side of the dock, and, when he heard some one splashing, he, without hesitation, plunged into the water. After some time he found Smith, and swan him back to the quay, from which both men were pulled up by a rope. Chief Constable Wyness, in bringing this case to the notice of the Royal Humane Society. described it as one of exceptional risk. Mr Tait, who is an expert swimmer, is only 17 years of age, and has been resident in Aberdeen only about a month. He is employed in the office of Messers Beatie and MacDonald, surveyors, Bridge Street. Unquote. Medals verification: Both medals & both clasps verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders & Royal Humane Society records, as under: - QSA Medal 1899-1902 & clasps: Ref WO 100/203, the roll compiled & signed 'In-the-Field', at Pretoria, South Africa, on, 23 August 1901 - Royal Humane Society. Bronze Medal 'Successful': RHS Case Number 29753 of 2 October 1898 John Wilson Tait, youngest son of John Tait (Gamekeeper to the 12th Duke of Hamilton) & Eleanor Catherine Tait (nee Elsden) was a native of Glasgow, Scotland, where he was born in 1880.The 1881 National Census for Scotland, records John living together with his parents & 6 x siblings (4 x older sisters, viz; Grace, Mary, Agnes & Margaret), together with 2 x older brothers, viz; James & Thomas J.) living at the family residence located at, Chatelherault Estate, South Lanarkshire, Scotland - the ancestral home of the 12th Duke of Hamilton. John, by profession an 'Architect' was already a serving member of the 1st Volunteer Battalion Gordon Highlanders, when on, 23 February 1900, at Aberdeen, Scotland, he volunteered for overseas service with the 1st Volunteer Service Company of the Gordon Highlanders during the South African War. On enlistment in the Volunteer Service Company,, John's terms of engagement were 'One year With the Colours'. In total, John served 256 days, his service history shown below: - 23/01/1900-16/02/1901: Home Service (1st Volunteer Service Company Gordon Highlanders) - 17/02/1900-09/07/1900: South Africa ('In-the-Field; with 1st Volunteer Service Company attached to 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders) - 10/07/1902-05/10/1900: Home Service At the time of attesting for the 1st Volunteer Service Company Gordon Highlanders, John's nominated next of kin was cited as his mother, Elanor C. Tait, 77 Desswood Place, Aberdeen. On, 1 January 1907, John Wilson Tait (27) married Isabella Mary Harris (24) in Warwickshire, England, at which time he was described as a 'Surveyor' (late of the parish of Grange, Edinburgh, Scotland). The couple were subsequently blessed with the birth of a daughter. Anne Elsden Tait, who was born at Colinton, Edinburgh, Scotland, on, 14 November 1897 and baptized in Warwickshire, England, on, 3 January 1908. john Wilson Tait is recorded as having died a, Morningside, Edinburgh, Scotland, on, 19 January 1941 The medals mounted in the swing style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: Dark patination on QSA, the medals about EF

An \'Architects\' South African War & Civilian life saving medal pair: Private John Wilson Tait, 1st Volunteer Service Company late 1st Volunteer Battalion Gordon Highlanders a). QSA Medal. Silver issue with clasp \'Cape Colony\' (8105 Pte. J. W. Tait, Gordon Highrs:) b). Royal Humane Society. Bronze Medal \'Successful\', With integral riband buckle (John Wilson Tait. 2. Oct. 1898) Note: The clasps on the QSA loose on carriage on riband, and fairly typical for medals awarded to men of the early Volunteer Service Company\'s Aberdeen Life Saving: The Aberdeen People\'s Journal issue of 29 October 1898, included a pen portrait of the recipient, and below following account, quote below: Quote. ACT OF GALLANTRY REWARDED The Royal Humane Society has awarded a bronze medal to John Wilson Tait, Belvedere Crescent, Aberdeen, for his plucky act in saving, William Smith, a watchmaker, from drowning in the Victoria Dock, Aberdeen, on the night of the 2nd inst. Smith accidentally tripped over a loose rope and fell into the water. Hearing cries of distress, Tait, ran to the side of the dock, and, when he heard someone splashing, he, without hesitation, plunged into the water. After some time he found Smith, and swan him back to the quay, from which both men were pulled up by a rope. Chief Constable Wyness, in bringing this case to the notice of the Royal Humane Society. described it as one of exceptional risk. Mr Tait, who is an expert swimmer, is only 17 years of age, and has been resident in Aberdeen only about a month. He is employed in the office of Messers Beatie and MacDonald, surveyors, Bridge Street. Unquote. Medals verification: Both medals & both clasps verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders & Royal Humane Society records, as under: - QSA Medal 1899-1902 & clasps: Ref WO 100/203, the roll compiled & signed \'In-the-Field\', at Pretoria, South Africa, on, 23 August 1901 - Royal Humane Society. Bronze Medal \'Successful\': RHS Case Number 29753 of 2 October 1898 John Wilson Tait, youngest son of John Tait (Gamekeeper to the 12th Duke of Hamilton) & Eleanor Catherine Tait (nee Elsden) was a native of Glasgow, Scotland, where he was born in 1880.The 1881 National Census for Scotland, records John living together with his parents & 6 x siblings (4 x older sisters, viz; Grace, Mary, Agnes & Margaret), together with 2 x older brothers, viz; James & Thomas J.) living at the family residence located at, Chatelherault Estate, South Lanarkshire, Scotland - the ancestral home of the 12th Duke of Hamilton. John, by profession an \'Architect\' was already a serving member of the 1st Volunteer Battalion Gordon Highlanders, when on, 23 February 1900, at Aberdeen, Scotland, he volunteered for overseas service with the 1st Volunteer Service Company of the Gordon Highlanders during the South African War. On enlistment in the Volunteer Service Company,, John\'s terms of engagement were \'One year With the Colours\'. In total, John served 256 days, his service history shown below: - 23/01/1900-16/02/1901: Home Service (1st Volunteer Service Company Gordon Highlanders) - 17/02/1900-09/07/1900: South Africa (\'In-the-Field; with 1st Volunteer Service Company attached to 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders) - 10/07/1902-05/10/1900: Home Service At the time of attesting for the 1st Volunteer Service Company Gordon Highlanders, John\'s nominated next of kin was cited as his mother, Elanor C. Tait, 77 Desswood Place, Aberdeen. On, 1 January 1907, John Wilson Tait (27) married Isabella Mary Harris (24) in Warwickshire, England, at which time he was described as a \'Surveyor\' (late of the parish of Grange, Edinburgh, Scotland). The couple were subsequently blessed with the birth of a daughter. Anne Elsden Tait, who was born at Colinton, Edinburgh, Scotland, on, 14 November 1897 and baptized in Warwickshire, England, on, 3 January 1908. john Wilson Tait is recorded as having died a, Morningside, Edinburgh, Scotland, on, 19 January 1941 The medals mounted in the swing style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: Dark patination on QSA, the medals about EF

An \'Armed Frontier Constabulary\' North West Frontier of India campaign medal pair: Sepoy Kalla Band, Frontier Constabulary - IGS 1908. North West Frontier 1930-31 (45025 Sep. Kalla Band. F.C.) - IGS 1936. North West Frontier 1936-37 (45025 Sep. Kalla Band. F.C.) The recipient was an Indian of the Muslim faith who served as a Sepoy (Private) in the armed 'Frontier Constabulary', that patrolled the tribal lands inside and adjacent to the Tribal Territory of the North West Frontier of British India The 'Frontier Constabulary' earned an enviable number of gallantry medals during their existence - testimony to their 'active service' and frequent deployment in supressing freque 'Frontier Banditry' Condition: About GVF

An \'Armoured Corps\' campaign and long service group of 4: Staff Sergeant L. D\'Arcy, 15th/19th Hussars, late 5th Dragoon Guards - Korea Medal (22200417 Cpl. L. D\'Arcy. 5 D G.) - United Nations Service Medal. With clasp \'Korea\' - GSM 1918. EIIR issue with clasp \'Near East\' (22200417 Sgt. L. D\'Arcy. R.A.C.) - Military LS&GC Medal. EIIR issue with \'Regular Army\' bar (22200417 S.Sgt. L. D\'Arcy. 15/19 H.) The recipient served with 5th Dragoon Guards during the \'Near East\' (Suez) campaign The recipient transferred from the 5th Dragoon Guards to the 15th/18th The King\'s Royal Hussars in 1960. He remained with the 15/19 Hussars until he took up an extra regimentally employed appointment as at 20 Armoured Brigade Head Quarters, Detmold, Germany Sold together with some copied research from the regimental journal of the 15/19th Hussars, including a copied page with regimental group photograph where the recipient is indentified with his \'medals-up\' The group mounted in the \'court-style\' and presumably as-worn by the recipient. The mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: The group VF/GVF

An \'Ellon\' Man\'s long service medal pair, to a well known community leader, from a most patriotic family: Bandmaster & Sergeant-Drummer James Neilson, 5th (Buchan & Formartin) Battalion Gordon Highlanders (Territorial Force) and Postman, Ellon - Territorial Force Efficiency Medal. GV (209 Sjt Dmr J. Neilson, 5/Gordon Hdrs.) - Imperial Service Medal. GV 'Coinage' (James Neilson.) Long Service Medals verification: The award of the Imperial Service Medal was published in the London Gazette & both long service medal are referred to in an obituary article, as under: - TFEM: Refer to obituary article in Aberdeen Press & Journal issue, 26 October 1936 - Imperial Service Medal: Published London Gazette issue , 14 December 1926 The recipient's obituary - with dapper portrait of the recipient - was published in the local Aberdeen Press & Journal Issue of, 26 October 1936, and is quoted below: Quote. LATE MR JAMES NEILSON ELLON LONG POSTAL SERVICE IN DISTRICT Mr James Neilson, retired postman, whose death occurred at his residence, at the Square, Ellon, at the age of seventy, was a native of Montrose and served in the Royal Artillery from 1884 until 1896. On leaving the Army he took up the position at Colieston and after being there for three years was transferred to Logierieve. As bandmaster to the Gordon Highlanders Territorials, he was mobilised in 1914, but was discharged after a few months' service as he was over age. He returned to his duties as postman and continued in that work until his retirement in 1926, when he received the Imperial Service Medal. He was also granted the Territorials Efficiency Medal. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Ythan (No. 892). Mr. Neilson is survived by five sons and two daughters. Three of his sons were killed in the war. Unquote The three sons that James Neilson lost in the service of their country during the Great War were: - 01/06/1916: Company Sergeant Major Charles Neilson, 5th Gordon Highlanders (University Graduate & professional footballer Aberdeen Football Club) - 28/10/1917: Private James Hadden Neilson, 10th (Lovat's Scout's) Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders - 13/04/1918: Corporal Roland Miller Neilson, "E" Coy, 5th (Buchan & Formartin) Battalion Gordon Highlanders The recipients service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives, additionally the local Aberdeenshire papers of the period circa 1908-1926, are packed with multiple artIcles / mentions of Bandmaster / Sergeant-Drummer Neilson Condition: About EF

An \'Emergency\' & \'Confrontation\' campaign service GSM pair: Lance Corporal Singabahadur Gurung, 2nd Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles - General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue \'Malaya\' (21147384 Rfn Singbahadur Gurung,7 GR) - General Service Medal 1962. With clasp \'Borneo\' (21147384 L/Cpl Singabahadur Gurung 2/7 GR) Condition: VF

An \'Extra Long Service\' Second World War, Malaya Emergency campaign & long service medal group of 7: Flight Sergeant Percy Alfred Tipping, Royal Air Force The medal group of 7 x medals comprise: - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Africa Star. With original clasp \'North Africa 1942-43\' - The Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - GSM 1918. EIIR \'Malaya\' (516221 F Sgt. P. A. Tipping R.A.F.) - R.A.F. LS&GC. EIIR & \'Bar\' (516221 F. Sgt. P. A. Tipping. R.A.F.) Percy Alfred Tipping was a native of Exeter, Devon, Berkshire, where he was born circa 1914. Percy is known to have enlisted in the Royal Air Force in the 1930\'s his unique Royal Air Force number being in the block 505001- 549999 that was first allocated for civilian enlistees in 1925, and continued in use sequentially for this category of recruit until sometime in March 1938 at which time a new block was issued for civilian enlistees. Percy married Barbara Patsy Wheadon (born 06/11/1922) at Eton, Berkshire, England, during the first quarter 1947. The couple were subsequently blessed with at least three children during Percy\'s remaining service career in the Royal Air Force viz daughters Susan Angela Tipping (born 02/11/1949) and a son Mark Anthony Tipping (born 15/02/1957). Extant United Kingdom shipping passenger manifests held at the The National Archives, record Barbara and daughter voyaging to destination Port Said, Sudan in 1950 and later the family journeyed to destination Singapore Colony in 1957 (prior to their embarkation at Southampton on 26 August 1958, the family were residing at 151 Exxeter Road, Exmouth, England) to join Flight Sergeant Tipping, who was already serving in Malaya / Singapore Colony. Percy Alfred Tipping is recorded as having died in Exeter, Devon, England on 21 June 1991. At the time of his death Percy had been residing at, 26 St. Andrews Road, Exmouth, Devon, England A fine long service medal group to a professional airman whose medals and records show diverse postings in North Africa and the Mediterranean including Italy, during the Second World War and in Egypt and in Singapore Colony post 1945 The medals suspended original silk ribands and professionally mounted in the swing-style and mounted as worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retains its long-hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

An \'Immediate\' Meritorious & Long Service medal pair for \'India\': Acting Regimental Sergeant Major Robert Edgar Loftus, Middlesex Regiment, late Indian Unattached List, Mussoorie Rifles & Bangalore Rifle Volunteers - MSM. GV Type I (L-4864 Sjt. - A.R.S. Mjr. - R. E. Loftus. 3/Midd’x R.) - Army LSGC. GV Type I (Colr Serjt Instr R. E. Loftus Bangalore Rifle Voltrs.) Provenance: Cross Collection, J.B. Hayward, January 1973 Important: The \'Immediate Award\' of the Meritorious Service Medal for service in \'India\' was published in the London Gazette issue of 20 October 1920 LS&GC: The Miltary Long Service & Good Conduct Medal was published per Indian Army Order No 130 of 29 March 1915 Note: The recipient was entitled to a British War Medal only for service in India during the Great War, per the respective medal roll of the Middlesex Regiment (ref WO 329/1516). The medal was unlikely issued to the recipient, as neither the Medal Roll or the corresponding Medal Index Card include any references or remarks to record that the medal was ever physically issued Robert Edgar Loftus, son of Robert Thomas Loftus ( a \'Groom\') and Eliza Loftus (nee Pursey) was a native of the Paddington, London, Middlesex, England, where he was born on 3 February 1879. Robert mis-declared his age as 19 years & 3 months when he attested for full-time military service with the British Army, at Hounslow, Middlesex, on 4 June 1896. Prior to enlistment in the Regular Army, Robert had been employed as a \'Labourer\' and in addition cited prior military service in the 3rd (Militia) Battalion of the Middlesex Regiment. On enlistment, Robert was posted to the Regimental Depot of the Middlesex Regiment and after completion of his basic training was posted to the Provisional Battalion of the Middlesex Regiment, until on 16 December 1896, being transferred to 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment on 16 December 1896, at the start of that battalions long period of overseas service. In total Robert Loftus served 24 years and 24 days with the British Army and the Indian Unattached List, of which a staggering 20 Years and 205 days was spent in British India including service in Burma. Robert\'s impressive service history is recorded below: - Home: 04/06/1896 - 15/12/1896 (195 Days) - South Africa: 16/12/1896 - 08/04/1898 (1 Year & 114 Days) - British India (inc Burma): 09/04/1898 - 28/07/1902 (4 Years & 111 Days) - Home: 29/07/1902 - 26/11/1903 (1 Year & 121 Days) - British India (inc Burma): 27/11/1903 - 28/02/1920 (16 Years & 94 Days) - En-route: 29/02/1920 - 28/03/1920 (29 Days) - Home: 29/03/1920 - 26/06/2020 (90 Days) Indian Unattached List: On 4 October 1910, Robert was transferred to the Indian Unattached List on appointment as Colour Sergeant Instructor, ad was posted to the Bangalore Rifle Volunteers. In 1917 he transferred to instruct the Mussoorie Rifles During his long service in British India and Burma, Robert obtained numerous training certificates including: - Transport Certificate: 3 October 1900 - Cold Shoeing Certificate: 24 March 1902 - Victualling Duties: 18 September 1907 - Certificate to remedy all simple failures in Machine Guns: 5 March 1909 - Qualified in Machine & Maxim Guns: 2 July 1909 Basis his military qualifications, Robert was amply qualified as an Instructor to the Volunteer Battalions of the Indian Defence Force Very good sets of service and medical papers are extant for the recipient and these are held and accessible at The National Archives Condition: GVF

An \'India Service\' Order of St. John Ambulance Brigade medal pair: Serving Brother K. D. Wadia, St John Ambulance Brigade, India - Order of St. John. Serving Brother breast badge. Silver and enamels - India: Sena (Service) Medal of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. Post 1947 bronze issue. 1st type The pair sold together with: - Original plush leatherette case of issue for the Serving Brother insignia. With St. John logo on outer lid, the hinged fittings all intact The recipient was a member of Parsi (Zoroastrian) faith, and a scion of the powerful \'Wadia\' family of Bombay (now Mumbai), which family had the distinction of being pre-eminent - as ship builders (were pioneers of the Mazagon Docks), Textiles (Bombay Dyeing), Aviation, Motor Car dealerships etc. The \'Wadia Group\' remains as one of India\'s leading diversified business conglomerates. Wadia\'s have also been prolific in medicine, and are well known for their acts of Philanthropy Condition: GVF

An \'Insch Loon\' & Merchant Seaman\'s Great War campaign medal pair: James McDonald Robson, British Mercantile Marine - British War Medal. Silver issue (James. Mc D Robson) - Mercantile Marine War Medal (James. Mc-D. Robson) Important: The recipients British Merchant Marine card from the inter-war years (held & accessible at The National Archives) show that he was rated as Wireless Telegraphist Officer Unique name: The recipients name James McDonald Robson is unique in the records pertaining to British Merchant Navy seamen that is held at The National Archives, including the Mercantile Marine War Medal Index Cards Medals Verification: Both medals verified as the recipients medal entitlement for the Great War per the respective Medal Index Card held and accessible at The National Archives, ref BT 351/1/121386 James McDonald Robson, eldest son of John McDonald Robson (a Police Constable) and Jane Paul \'Jeannie\' Robson (nee Stewart), was a native of, Insch, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where he was born on, 10 July 1898. At the time of the compilation of the 1901 National Census for Scotland, James, is recorded living with his parents, his younger brother, John Stewart Robson (b.1899) and his maternal uncle (Robert Stewart, a \'House Carpenter\') residing at the family home located at, 41 Powis Place, Aberdeen, Scotland. During the Great War James served in the British Mercantile Marine and earned the British War & Mercantile Marine War medals for his services. Post 1918, James continued in his career as a seafarer, making frequent \'Trans-Atlantic\' voyages in that era, including passages on the \'S.S. Megantic\' (see below). The Crew & Passenger manifests from inter-war years record him as \'Telegraphist\', while his Board of Trade record card - which include his photo identity card - have him categorised as W. T. Of, or Wireless Telegraphist Officer. James temporarily \'migrated\' to the United Sates in 1923, as Massachusetts, U.S., State and Federal Naturalization Records, 1798-1950, have a record of him residing in Massachusetts, and applying for naturalization, on, 26 December 1923. His long stay in the USA in period 1923/1924 might have been being connected with the re-fit process of the \'Megantic\', however, on a later return voyage to the United Kingdom in September 1924, aboard the Anchor Line\'s S.S. \'Columbia\', the passenger & crew manifests, show his intended place of residence at, 24 Esslemont Avenue, Aberdeen, Scotland (the paternal family residence) but also recorded as having intention of permanently returning to a foreign country of residence (USA?). In 1931, James McDonald Robson married Mary Jane C Dow, at, Pollockshields, Glasgow. Latterly the Robson\'s settled in Perthshire, Scotland, where James McDonald Robson is recorded as having died on, 23 November 1984., prior to which he had formerly been residing at, Murray Crescent, Craigie, Perthshire, Scotland. S.S. \'Megantic\' was a UK transatlantic ocean liner that was built in Belfast and launched in 1908. She was one of a pair of sister ships that were ordered in 1907 by Dominion Line but completed for White Star Line. Before the First World War her regular route was between Liverpool and Quebec City. She and her sister Laurentic were the largest ships on the route between Great Britain and Canada. In the First World War Megantic escaped a submarine in 1915 and was a troop ship from 191. Megantic was refitted in 1919 and 1924. In the 1920s and early 1930s her duties were a mixture of liner services and cruising. In 1928 Megantic\'s regular route was between Great Britain and New York. Megantic was laid up in 1931 and scrapped in 1933 The medals both fitted with long lengths of original silk moire medal ribands Condition: About EF

An \'Inter-Wars\' era North West Frontier campaign medal pair: Clerk H.B. Quraishi, Indian Army Corps of Clerks late Indian Corps of Clerks - IGS 1908. GV 1st type. Silver & clasp \'Waziristan 1921-24\' (Clk. H. B. Quaraushi, I.C.C.) - IGS 1936. \'NWF 1936-37\' & \'NWF 1936-37\' (Clerk. H. B. Quraishi, I.A.C.C.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Musslaman faith, serving with the Indian Corps of Clerks and later the Indian Army Corps of Clerks Condition: GVF

An \'Inter-Wars\' era North West Frontier campaign medal pair: Sepoy Mamtaz Khan, 2nd Battalion 2nd Punjab Regiment a). India General Service 1908. \'North West Frontier 1935\' (9363 Sepoy Mamtaz Khan. 2-2 Punjab R) b). India General Service 1936. \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' (9363 Sepoy Mamtaz Khan. 2-2 Punjab R.) The recipient was a Punjabi Musalman soldier serving as a Sepoy (Private) with the 2nd Battalion 2nd Punjab Regiment, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army During the Second World War 2/2 Punjab served in: India, Ceylon and Burma. On 15 August 1947, all battalions of the 2nd Punjab Regiment were retained in the Indian Army, with the Punjabi Musalman (half of the regiment\'s strength) transferred amongst units of the newly created Pakistan Army Condition: About GVF

An \'Inveresk\' man\'s Victorian North West Frontier of India and South African War campaign pair: Private James Pendrigh (alias Porteous) 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - IGS 1895. \'Relief of Chitral 1895\' (3024 Pte J. Pendrigh, Gordon Highrs:) - Queen\'s South Africa Medal. \'Cape Colony\' (3024 Pte. J. Pendrigh, Gordon Highrs:) Important: Both medals and clasps confirmed as entitled on the respective campaign medal rolls of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders. Additionally the recipient was also entitled to the \'South Africa 1901\' clasp, however whether that later loose lasp was ever physically issued or received by the recipient is unknown - and opine unlikely - as he had already migrated to South Africa before the latter medal roll entry had been compiled at Glasgow on, 17 March 1903. The respective medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders are cited below: - IGS Medal 1895 \'Relief of Chitral 1895\': WO 100/78 (forename initial \'W\') - QSA Medal & clasp \'Cape Colony\': WO 100/203. Compiled Pretoria 23 March 1901 - Clasp \'South Africa 1901\': WO 100/203 dated Glasgow 17/03/1901 remark \'To Army Reserve\' (ref WO 100/78 (for IGS) & WO 100/182 (QSA)) James Pendrigh (alias James Porteous) son of George Pendrigh (1834-1867, a former Trooper in the 6th Dragoon Guards who held the Indian Mutiny Medal with clasp \'Lucknow\') & Mary Porteous was a native of Inveresk, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland, where he was born on, 18 September 1867. By occupation, \'Labourer\' he lied and claimed to be only 18 years & 6 months of age, when he enlisted for service with the British Army, at Edinburgh, Scotland, 7 August 1888. At the time of his attestation he cited being a member of the 3rd (Militia) Battalion Royal Scots. On the same day he was enlisted he was posted to the Gordon Highlanders, where he trained at the Regimental Depot located in Aberdeen, being posted to 2/Gordons on, 16 November 1888. On, 25 January 1891, he was transferred to the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, with which battalion he subsequently served in Ceylon Colony and in British India, seeing active service at the Relief of Chitral during 1895. He transferred to the Army Reserve on, 6 February 1896. Recalled to Army Service on, 9 October 1899, he rejoined his old corps, and subsequently served overseas during the South African War. He took his final discharge from the British Army on, 6 August 1901 The recipient\'s record of service was: - Home: 07/08/1888 - 28/12/1890 - Ceylon Colony: 29/12/1890 - 03/01/1892 - British India: 04/01/1893 - 31/01/1896 - Home: 01/02/1896 - 08/11/1899 - South Africa: 09/11/1899 - 17/07/1901 - Home: 18/07/1901 - 19/07/1901 (statement of services shows end date was, 6 August 1901) James\'s notified next of kin was recorded in his service papers was his mother, mother, Mary Pendrigh, who resided at, 7 High Street, Musselburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. After leaving the British Army, James returned to South Africa post-war, together with his wife and young family,where he took up residence and worked as a \'Bank Messenger & Caretaker (Standard Bank). James Pendrigh is recorded to have died at, East London, Cape Province, South Africa, on, 29 February 1924. See the Ancestry genealogical website for family tree and biographical research, including photographs of James Pendrigh The recipients service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives, where they are filed on-line under the alias \'James Porteous\' Gordon Highlanders 1899-1902: The Gordon Highlanders had the distinction of being the most decorated infantry regiment of the British Army for their service during the South African War, where both regular battalions (and several Volunteer Service Companies) earned the below following battle honours, as well as 6 x Victoria Crosses - Defence of Ladysmith (2/Gordons) - Paardeberg (1/Gordons) - South Africa 1899-1902 - Captain Matthew Fontaine Maury Meiklejohn (2/Gordons, Elandslaagte, 1899) - Sergeant-Major William Robertson ( 2/Gordons, Elandslaagte, 1899) - Captain Ernest Beachcroft Beckwith Towse (1/Gordons, Magersfontein, 1899) - Lance-Corporal John Frederick Mackay (1/Gordons, Crows Nest Hill, nr Jo\'burg, 1900) - Captain William Eagleson Gordon (1/Gordons,nr Krugersdorp, 1900) - Captain David Reginald Younger (1/Gordons, nr Krugersdorp, 1900 -posthumous) Sold together with hard copy extract pages from the respective IGS 1895 and QSA medal rolls Condition: About GVF

An \'Iraq\' campaign group of 2: Corporal S. D. Burton, Royal Air Force - GSM 1962. With clasp \'Air Operations Iraq\' (SAC S D Burton (A8425537) RAF) - Iraq Medal. With clasp \'19 Mar to 28 Apr 2003\' (Cpl S D Burton (A8425537) RAF) Important: General Service Medal with officially impressed naming, and the Iraq Medal with official laser naming Condition: GVF

An \'Irish\' interest commemorative medal pair: Police Constable G. Gilbride, Dublin Metropolitan Police - Visit to Ireland Medal 1901 (P.C. G. Gilbride. D.M.P.) - Visit to Ireland Medal 1903 (P.C. G. Gilbride. D.M.P.) It has been confirmed to us that the recipient was No 9815 Police Constable George Gilbride, who was born in Leitrim, Ireland Both medals with officially engraved naming. The ribands fitted with \'Shamrock\' top suspension brooches, the brooches both having hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

An \'Isle of Whithorn\' Jock\'s 1914 Star Great War medal group of 3: Private Duncan McDougall, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders late 3rd (Special Reserve) Battalion Gordon Highlanders - 1914 Star. No clasp (3-6992 Pte. D. McDougall, 1/Gord. Highrs.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (3-6692 Pte. D. McDougall, Gordons) - Interallied Victory Medal (3-6692 Pte. D. McDougall, Gordons) Medals Verification: The Great War campaign medals all confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders, as under: - 1914 Star: No clasp: Reference WO 329/2475 (entered theatre of war \'France\' 11 November 1914) - British War Medal. Silver issue: Reference WO 329/1654 - Interallied Victory Medal: Reference WO 329/1654 Duncan McDougall, sixth son of Allan McDougall (Mate / Sea Mariner Coastal Trade) and Elizabeth McDougall (nee McDonald) was a native of the Isle of Whithorn, Wigtownshire, Scotland, where he was born on, 28 January 1870. By the time of the 1891 National Census for England, the family had relocated to, Walton, West Darby, Lancashire,a district of the great port city of Liverpool, from where the father continued to ply his trade as a \'Mariner\'. In 1891, the family occupants comprised the parents, 4 x sons, vis Allan, Duncan, Charles & Duncan, together with a daughter, Margaret. In 1911, Duncan (described as a Joiner), was living with his widowed mother, his elder brother Allan, and a niece, Grace Campbell, at their residence at, By In 1891, the family comprising the parents, and children, were residing at, 36 Esmond Street, Anfield, Liverpool At the advanced age of 44, \'Special Reservist\' - and British Patriot - Duncan McDougall, enlisted in the Gordon Highlanders on 11 September 1914, and subsequently went out to France as a reinforcement for the 1st Battalion. Duncan\'s extant Medal Index Card records that he first entered theatre of War \'France\' on 8 November 1914 - less than two months after \'enlisting. He was later discharged / invalided out of the British Army on 12 June 1915, and issued a Silver War Badge. His unique SWB numbered \'50232\' is confirmed as being issued to him per the respective SWB Roll that was signed on 18 October 1916, wherein under causes for discharge it states \'Sickness\'. After taking his discharge Duncan McDougall returned to Liverpool, and is recorded as having died there on, 19 November 1923 Condition: GVF

An \'Old Contemptible Casualty\'s\' Great War campaign group of 3: Private James Sinclair, 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers - 1914 Star. No clasp (9353 Pte. J. Sinclair. 2/R:Sc.Fus.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (9353. Pte. J. Sinclair. R.S. Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (9353. Pte. J. Sinclair. R.S. Fus.) John Sinclair was a native of the parish of Partick, Glasgow, Scotland. Prior to enlistment in the British Army he was by \'Trade\' a \'Rivetter\', and resided at 47 Merkland Street, Partick, Glasgow. He attested for the Royal Scots Fusiliers on 7 January 1907, at which time he was then 19 years and 3 months of age. In a report made on 20 October 1913, John appears to have been a model soldier, as his Officer in the RSF, Captain J.C. Rose, described John\'s character as \'Very Good\', was never reported for being drunk and was an \'Intelligent, Hardworking and Sober\' soldier. John spent a considerable amoutn of time overseas during his military service, as testified by his service record as under; - Home: 7 Jan 1907 - 5 Jan 1909 - India: 6 Jan 1909 - 9 Oct 1910 - South Africa: 10 Oct 1910 - 14 Mar 1914 - Gibraltar: 15 Mar 1914 - 15 Sep 1914 - Home: 16 Sep 1914 - 3 Oct 1914 - British Expeditionary Force (France): 4 Oct 1914 - 25 Oct 1914 - Home: 26 Oct 1914 - John spent only 3 weeks with the B.E.F., as he was \'Wounded-in-Action\' by Gunshot & Shrapnel Wounds received to the right forearm. While his wounds were severe enough to have him evacuated from France, he was not immediately discharged from the British Army, as he subsequently transferred to the Royal Engineers for \'Home Service\' duties for the rest of the Great War. His wounds received in action in 1914 had however been serious enough that in 1919 the a pensions board granted him a \'Disability Pension\' having reckoned that the damage to his right arm had contributed to a 30 % degree of disability Sold together with a copy of the recipients Medal Index Card that will be sent to the buyer by email attachment. For the recipients service papers these latter can be accessed on-line at a popular genealogy website Condition: VF

An \'Old Contemptibles\' 1914 Star & Long Service medal group of 4: Sergeant Thomas Philip Nichols 2nd Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment - 1914 Star. No clasp (8639 Cpl. T. P. Nichols. 2/North’n R.) - British War Medal. Silver (8639 A. Sjt. T. P. Nichols. North’n. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (8639 A. Sjt. T. P. Nichols. North’n. R.) - Military LS&GC. GV 1st type (5876501 Sjt. T. P. Nichols. North’n. R.) Important: All campaign medals verified as entitled & issued per the respective Great War medal rolls of the Northamptonshire Regiment as under: - 1914 Star (entitled to clasp & roses): Ref WO 329/2464 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1431 Thomas Phillip Nichols, fifth & youngest son of Richard William Robert Nichols (a 'Shoemaker') & Sarah Jane Nichols (nee Jones) was born at, Taunton, Somerset, England, 9 August 1886. Thomas lost his father in 1887, the same year in which Thomas and 3 of his elder brothers (Arthur Henry, Richard John & Percy Gilbert) were baptized on the same day at the parish, St Andrew's, Rowbarton, Taunton, Somerset, on 30 June 1887. In addition to the 3 x brothers already mentioned, Thomas had another 3 x elder siblings, viz brothers, Robert & Frederick, and a sister, Emma. By the time of the 1891 National Census for England & Wales, the Nichols family, headed by the widowed mother, Sarah (described as a Cook) was living in, Bristol, England, and at that time the family included, Thomas, with his elder sister, Emma, and elder brothers, Frederick Charles (who served 16 years in the British Army, firstly 8 years with the Black Watch, and secondly 8 years with the Northamptonshire Regiment - which was same regiment that his younger brother, Thomas Philip Nichols also served. Thomas enlisted in the British Army sometime during the Edwardian era, and in the 1911 National Census for England & Wales is shown residing with his sister Emma and brother-in-law, Arthur Henry Yoxall, at, 17 Brookland Terrace, Caerphilly near Cardiff, Wales, where he is described as a 'Soldier'. Thomas Philip Nichols was holding the rank of Corporal and serving with 2nd Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment when he first entered theatre of war 'France' on 8 November 1914, thereafter being quickly posted to the 'Frontline' and entitlement to the 'dated clasp and roses' for the 1914 Star. By the end of war, Thomas held the rank of 'Acting Sergeant', and continued to serve with the Northamptonshire Regiment in the immediate post-war year, being allocated a new unique 'Army Number' - 5876501 - from the block allocated to the Northamptonshire Regiment in 1920. Thomas, had taken his discharge from the British Army sometime prior to the 8th November 1924, as on that date he embarked on the ship 'Empress of Scotland' for destination, Canada, where he intended to live with his elder brother, Frederick. Interestingly, he described his profession on the immigration passenger card - and on his subsequent marriage certificate - as 'Musician', which likely indicates that served in the regimental band of the Northamptonshire Regiment as a 'Bandsman' (NCO / Bandsman) during his military service. His extant immigration passenger card shows that his destination residence in Canada, was to be with his elder brother, 'Frederick Charles Nichols' whose address was 'Mr F. C. Nichols, Chief of Police, Carelton Place, Ontario' (Frederick served as a Company Sergeant Major with the Canadian Corps of Military Police / Special Battalion in Canada, during the Great War). During his stay in Canada, Thomas Nichols, married, Elsie Partridge, at Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada, on 16 June 1926. The couple did not settle down in Canada as by the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register for England & Wales, the couple were living with their two children, including son Norman (born 1 April 1933) at, 5 Paultow Road, Bristol, England, with Thomas shown as employed as a Warehouseman. Thomas Philip Nichols is recorded as having died at Bristol, England, sometime during the first quarter of 1965 The medals attractively mounted for display on a black, felt backed board, with a plasticated naming plaque applied Condition: About VF

An \'Old Contemptibles\' 1914 Star medal group of 3: Corporal William Cornelius Gray, 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers - 1914 Star. No clasp (9230 Cpl. W. Gray 1/R. Sc: Fus.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (9230 Cpl. W. C. Gray. R.S.Fus.) - Interallied Victory Medal (9230 Cpl. W. C. Gray. R.S.Fus.) Medals verification: The medal rolls (held and accessible at The National Archives) confirm that the recipient was entitled to the 3 x Great War medals per the respective medal rolls as under; - 1914 Star: Ref WO 329/2442 - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/990 In addition to the 3 x medals, William C. Gray, was also awarded a Silver War Badge, due to sickness contracted on active service, per below source. - Silver War Badge: Ref WO 329/3035 (awarded badge No B344545) Note: While the SWB was sent to the recipient, he never received it, or subsequently lost it, as his Medal index Card records the SWB being found and returned by the Police, and not subsequently re-issued! William Cornelius Gray, son of William Henry Gray, was a native of the Parish of St. Giles, Peckham, London, England, where he was born circa 1885. William, who had 4 x sisters, was the only son of William Henry Gray, and is recorded in the 1891, and 1901 National Census of England of Wales as living in London, with his father and sisters. Service papers for William C. Gray are not extant, but it is recorded that William C. Gray enlisted in the British Army, on 25 October 1906 for service with the Royal Scots Fusiliers. He is recorded in the 1911 National Census for England and Wales on the 'Overseas' Military listings, as serving in South Africa with 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers in 1911. Promoted to Corporal sometime between 1911-1914, Corporal Gray first entered theatre of war 'France' on 14 August 1914 - the day that 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers landed at Le Havre (1/R.S.F. was a unit of 9th Infantry Brigade, and served with 3rd Division through to 16 February 1915, and served thereafter attached to 28th Division between 17 February to 2 April 1915). Corporal Gray is confirmed as both entitled, and having received, the dated clasp for the 1914 Star (the clasp and roses being sent to him on 31 March 1920), in respect of his services 'under fire' in the opening months of the Great War. William Gray took his final discharge from the British Army on 3 May 1915, due to 'Sickness' contracted on active service with the British Expeditionary Force (SWB Roll refers) Condition: GF

An \'Old Contemptibles\' 1914 Star \'Casualty\' campaign medal group of 3: Three: Private Arthur Henry Lewin, 1st Garrison Battalion Suffolk Regiment, late 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment - 1914 Star. With original dated clasp (L-10677 Pte. A. H. Lewin. 1/Middx: R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (10677 Pte. A. H. Lewin. 1/Middx: R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (10677 Pte. A. H. Lewin. 1/Middx: R.) Wounded-in-Action: Private A. H. Lewin confirmed \'Wounded-in-Action\' 1914, by gunshot & shrapnel wound (GSW) per entry in the recipient\'s service papers Medal & clasp verification: All medals and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective Great War medal rolls of the Middlesex Regiment. as cited below: - 1914 Star. With original dated clasp: Reference WO 329/2467 compiled & signed at, Hounslow, England, on, 4 July 1918 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Reference WO 329/879 The recipient was additionally awarded a Silver War Badge (No 106734) Arthur Henry Lewin, son of William Lewin and Maryam Lewin was a native of, Deptford, London, England, where he was born in 1887. and attested for the Middlesex Regiment on 24 October 1905 seeing pre-war service in India. During the Great War he first entered theatre of war \'France\', from, 5 September 1914, and shortly after, received gun shot wounds to his shoulder, arm and back. Returned to the United Kingdom, on, 1 November 1914 for \'Home Service\'. He later transferred to the Suffolk Regiment for service as a Drummer on 13 April 1916. Discharged on 1 January 1919, he was awarded a weekly pension of 10/- and a Silver War Badge no. 106734 The recipients service papers are extant and are held & accessible at The National Archives The medals mounted in the swing-style & as-worn by the recipient. The silk \'moire\' ribands suspended form a mounting bar that retain its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

An \'Old Contemptibles\' campaign and long service group of 4: Quartermaster Serjeant Thomas. A. Turner, Dehra Dun Contingent, Auxiliary Forces India, late 2nd Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment - 1914 Star. No clasp (8263 Cpl. T. Turner, 2/North?n. R.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (8263 Sjt. T. Turner, North?n. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (8263 Sjt. T. Turner, North?n. R.) - Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (A-Q.M.Sjt. T.A. Turner, Dehra Dun Contgt. A.F.I.) Corporal Thomas Turner, 2nd Battalion Northampton Regiment, entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 6 November 1914 The medals mounted in the \'swing-style\' as worn by the recipient. The ribbons now frayed, and the LSGC medal riband requiring to be re-threaded. The mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and casp fitting Sold together with copy Medal Index Card Condition: VF

An \'Old Sweats\' full entitlement long and meritorious service pair: Company Quartermaster Serjeant E. Roberts, Royal Artillery - Military LS&GC Medal. Victoria 3rd type (27121 Coy-Q.M. Sejt, E. Roberts, R.G.A.) - Meritorious Service Medal. Army issue, GV first issue (C.Q.M. Sjt. E. Roberts, R.A.) Ernest Roberts was born in Plumstead, Kent, England. A Grocer?s Assistant by occupation, he attested for the Royal Artillery at Woolwich on 3 August 1881, aged 15 years, 8 months. Ranked initially as a ?Boy?, he served as a Trumpeter, January-December 1883, before becoming a Gunner. Then promoted to Bombardier in May 1886 and Serjeant in October 1889, he attained the rank of Company Quartermaster Serjeant in August 1896. Roberts served overseas in Gibraltar, January 1897-November 1901; Ceylon, November 1901-October 1902, and Hong Kong, October 1902-June 1903. He was discharged, having given notice, on 8 August 1903. Awarded the Long Service medal with a gratuity in 1900 and the M.S.M. in 1941. Latterly employed as a Grade 2 Clerk at the Arsenal Woolwich, Roberts died in hospital on 19 July 1943. With copied service papers and death certificate The medals mounted in the court-style for wear. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

An \'Ulsterman Tea-Planter\'s\' & Kite Balloon Officer\'s, Delhi Durbar, Great War & India long service medal group of 4: Lieutenant Norman Harry Neynoe MacLeod, Royal Air Force, late Royal Scots Fusiliers & Surma Valley Light Horse - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lieut. N. H. N. MacLeod. R.A.F.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lieut. N. H. N. MacLeod. R.A.F.) - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue - Volunteer LSM. GV (L-Sgt. N. H. N. MacLeod. S.V. Lt. Horse A.F.I.) Naming: The BWM only with minor official corrections to 'MAC' of surname - & exactly as issued Medals verification: The Great War, Durbar & Long Service Medal all confirmed as entitled per the respective medal index card, medal roll and authorities cited below: - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref Medal Index Card, showing service RSF, RFC & RAF & medals issued by Air Ministry - 1911 Delhi Durbar Medal: Ref 100/400. 23 x medals awarded to the Surma Valley Light Horse - Volunteer Long Service Medal: Ref Indian Army Order No 62 of 1924, medal awarded 30 January 1924 83 x volunteer long service medals issued named to the Surma Valley Light Horse A.F.I. Sold together with: - The 1939-45 Star - The Burma Star - War Medal - India Service Medal 1939-1945 Important: Lieutenant Norman Rupert Neynoe MacLeod, 1st Battalion 4th (Prince of Wales Own) Gurkha Rifles (late 4/4 GR), - the only son of Norman MacLeod - was 'Killed-in-Action', on the 'Silschar Track', Bishupur, Assam, 13 May 1944 Norman Harry Neynoe MacLeod, son of Norman Neville MacLeod (an Indigo Planter) and Nelly (sp) Octavia MacLeod (nee MacPherson, and daughter of an Indigo Planter) was an 'Ulsterman Son of Empire' who was born at, Jamalpore / / Tirhoot, Bihar, India, on, 16 December 1885 (he was baptized at the Pandool (Pundoul) Factory, Tirhoot, on, 18 January 1886. Unlike his Scotch-Irish forebears before him, Norman did not become an Indigo Planter, and instead became a 'Tea Planter' at an early age, and for the rest of his professional working life is variously recorded as, Assistant / Manager / Tea Planter / Partner, at Tea Gardens located in Assam. Norman was a fluent speaker of 'Hindustani, and during his his early years as a 'Tea Planter' (1906-1914) he was employed by the East India & Ceylon Tea Company Limited. In 1911 he was present at Delhi for the great Durbar celebrations, and was one of just 23 x recipients of the Surma Valley Light Horse, to be present and receive a Delhi Durbar Medal During the Great War, Norman obtained a commission firstly in the Royal Scots Fusiliers (appointed Temporary Second Lieutenant on, 7 October 1915) transferring to the Royal Flying Corps and latterly the Royal Air Force. While serving with the Royal Flying Corps / Royal Air Force, Norman was trained at as a Kite Balloon Officer, at the Balloon Training Wing, in Roehampton, from December 1917, and from 7 July 1918, served overseas in France with the, 47th Kite Balloon Section, in the British Expeditionary Force (his extant RAF service papers held at The National Archives refer). Norman took his discharge from the Royal Air Force, when he was transferred to the RAF 'Unemployed List' on, 11 February 1919 Lieutenant MacLeod had married, on, June 1918 (prior to leaving for France), married Blanche Briscoe, at Waterford, Ireland. Blanche was a member of a famous 'Fighting Irish' family with long traditions of providing sons for service with the British Army (both as officers and earlier as other-ranks - see the issue of with a blistering letter of 'Briscoe Service' in the Great War ). The MacLeods, were blessed with two children, firstly a daughter, Manareen Maureen Neynoe MacLeod (born Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland, on, 26 February 1919) and then a son Norman Rupert Neynoe MacLeod, who was also born in Dundalk, Ireland. At the time of the death of his son, who was 'Killed-in- Action' in Assam, on 13 May 1944, during the Burma campaign, Norman Harry Neynoe Macleod, was resident at, Mookhamcherra, Dullaboherra, Assam, India Throughout the numerous voyages Norman made to/from British India, he was always recorded as being a native of Ireland or Northern Ireland. On what was his last return voyage from British India, on, 6 May 1947, when he disembarked at Liverpool, England, from the Canadian Pacific steamer S.S. 'Empress of Australia' , his intended place of future residence was recorded as, 2 Victoria Place, Newcastle, County Down, Ireland Norman Rupert Neynoe MacLeod, only son of Norman Harry Neynoe Macleod (Tea Planter, Assam, India) & Blanche MacLeod (nee Briscoe), was a native of Dundalk, Co, Louth, Ireland. He is recorded travelling with his father back to India aboard the Achor Line steamer 'Britannia', which sailed from Liverpool, England, on, 16 May 1940, bound for, Bombay, India, at which time, both father and son showed that India was to be their next intended place of permanent residence. This was the occasion when Norman (jr) was to begin his cadet training, induction and commission into the British Indian Army. Prior to leaving for India, Norman and his father had been living with his mother's family, Major Briscoe, in County Down, Ireland. Norman (jr) was granted an Emergency Commission in the British Indian Army, and with rank of Lieutenant was posted the war-raised 4th Battalion 4th Gurkha Rifles on, 4 May 1941. Norman remained in India with 4/4 GR, on internal duties through to May 1944, when while serving in Madras, South India, he was posted to 1/4 GR, together with a company draft. In May 1944, 1/4 GR was then serving under 14th Army in Assam, during the Burma campaign. On attachment to 1/4 GR, he was posted as Adjutant & Company Commander. The Regimental History refers to Norman's death in an early morning attack against enemy positions on the 'Silchar Track' on 13 May 1944, when after Major Hammond & 3 x Gurkha VCO's were wounded, Norman took command of 3 x platoons to press home the attack, as under: Quote. Lieutenant MacLeod who had, joined the battalion only two days before and who was eager to be deployed, was thereupon given charge. MacLeod went forward with the utmost gallantry, but was killed in the act of rallying the men who in the first attempt had gained the crest of the slope and were close below the enemy's position. Unquote. Norman Rupert Neynoe MacLeod, was not married. His parents being his notified 'Next-of-Kin' Note: Army & Royal Air Force service papers for Norman Harry Neynoe Macleod are extant and accessible at The National Archives Condition: Mostly GVF & better

An \'Underage\' Great War \'Casualty\' campaign & Fire Brigade medal group of 3: Private Stanley William Hoddle, 9th Bn Essex Regiment, late Northamptonshire Regiment & Wollaston Fire Brigade - British War Medal. Silver issue (49523 Pte. S. W. Hoddle. Essex R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (49523 Pte. S. W. Hoddle. Essex R.) - National Fire Brigades LSM.'10 Years'(14666 Stanley W. Hoddle) Sold together with - Essex Regiment. Bi-Metal cap badge. Complete with slider fitting to reverse, as issued Casualty: Private Stanley William Hoddle, confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action' in France by 'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound' (left knee) on 21 September 1918, during the '100 Days Offensive' while serving with 9th Battalion Essex Regiment Note: The campaign medals verified as entitled per the respective medal roll of the Essex Regiment viz: - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1379 Important: Stanley William Hoddle, when only 15 years of age, enlisted in the British Army (Territorial Force) at Northampton, England, on 24 July 1915, and was posted to the Northamptonshire Regiment. An underage soldier, the reckless 15 year old was only detected and 'removed' from further under-age military service when a letter from the youth's mother, dated, 31 July 1916, brought the authorities to action his immediate removal from the British Army, as he was not yet 17 years of age. In her impassioned plea (copy of the letter is extant and accessible at The National Archives), the mother submitted an accompanying 'Birth Certificate' as proof and mentioned that she already had 4 x other sons serving in the Army - implying that she and her family had made enough sacrifices and that 'Stanley' should be removed from military service and returned home - he was! Stanley William Hoddle, son of Charles Hoddle (a 'Shoe Finisher' by trade) and Eliza Hoddle (nee Kitchener), was a native of, Woolaston, Northamptonshire, England, where he was born on 7 January 1900. Stanley, was one of 9 x children in the Hoddle family, having 4 x brothers, all elder, (Harry Hoddle, Frank Hoddle, Felix Hoddle & Horace Hoddle) and 4 x sisters (Annie Hoddle, Mabel Hoddle, Ada Hoddle & Doris Hoddle). When the Great War broke out in August 1914, Stanley was living with his family at, 2 Eastfield Road, Wollaston, Northamptonshire, England. When Stanley 'first' enlisted as an underage soldier in the British Army on 24 July 1915, he was posted to the 4th Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment (Territorial Force), where he was allocated the regimental number 4515. Stanley served 1 year and 26 days with 4/Northamptons, on 'Home Service', prior to being discharged for being underage (his mother having written to the authorities on 31 July 1916). In spite of his mother's well intentioned intervention in 1916, and after some time 'cooling his heels' working in the shoe trade in civvy street, Stanley, re-enlisted in the British Army, shortly after attaining 18 years of age. On, 30 January 1918, he enlisted for a second time - this time under terms 'Duration of War - in the British Army, at Northampton, England, being posted to 2/6 (Cyclist) Battalion Suffolk Regiment. Extant service records held at The National Archives record Stanley embarking for theatre of war 'France' when he embarked for, Calais, France, on 14 August 1918. In France, Stanley, who had been transferred to the 9th Battalion Essex Regiment, was 'Wounded in Action' by 'Gunshot and Shrapnel Wounds', or GSW, to the left knee. Subsequent postings took Stanley to the 15th Battalion Essex Regiment, with which latter battalion he had been serving 'In the Field' in June 1919. He was still serving with the Essex Regiment, when he took his final discharge from the British Army, later in 1919. Post-war, Stanley returned to Wollaston - and a career in 'Shoe Manufacturing', in which place he was also a long serving volunteer member of the Woolaston Fire Brigade - the local 'Northampton Mercury' newspaper making mention of him several times in various issues from the 1930's. Stanley married, Annie Winifred Johnson at Wellingborough, Northamptonshire in 1939 - she had been a 'War Widow' since 1918. The 1939 National Register for England & Wales, record Stanley, described as an 'Engineer, Shoe Factory' residing with his wife at, 51 Holyoake Road, Wollaston, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, Stanley William Hoddle is recorded as having died on 22 July 1971 Condition: EF

Anglo Boere Oorlog 1899-1902 (Artlst J.H. Lessing) Medal is named to an Artillersit serving in the the Boer Artillery, which was a regular unit of the Boer Republics Army, Condition: GVF

Anglo-Boer Oorlog Medal 1899-1902 (Medalje voor de Anglo-Boere Oorlog). First type An un-named and un-marked example Complete with good bright length of original silk moire riband as issued The campaign medal was instituted in 1921 for retrospective award where eligible to 'All-Ranks' Boer, and Foreigners, who served on the side of the Boer Forces pf the South African Republic and the Orange Free State during the South African War 1899-1902. Because of the retrospective nature of the medal, and it's initially complex award criteria, it is estimated that only an estimated 13,800 of these medals were successfully claimed by Boer veterans A choice example in pristine condition, and rare found thus See item code 19973 for the companion Boer Decoration for Devoted Service (Dekoratie voor Trouwe Dienst) Condition: Better than EF (Virtually Mint)

Anglo-Boere Ooorlog Medal 1899-1902 (Burger L. A. Labuschagne) Wakkerstroom Commando The Wakkerstroom Commando, in which Lodewyk Labuschagne served, fought on the Natal Front at the start of the war. After the Relief of Ladysmith they withdrew to the Free State, seeing action at Tafelkop and Brandfort (28-30 March 1900) during French and Tucker?s advance northwards from Bloemfontein Medal is sold with a copy of the ABO Medal Index Card or 'Vorm ''B''' (see pic) Condition: GVF

Anglo-Egyptian Sudan (Condominium): Police Meritorious Service Medal A handsome silver medal with swivel suspender Obverse bearing the Official Seal of the 'Governor General' (note all the Governor Generals were British between 1899 through to Independence on 1 January 1956) Medal reverse is a laurel wreath within which in a single line is an Arabic legend Reverse of medal riband fitted with issue brooch Condition: EF

Annam (Kingdom) /France (Colonial): Order of the Dragon of Annam (Ordre Du Dragon D\'Annam). 5th class Knight\'s breast badge, in silver gilt & enamel The insignia of superb quality, and fitted with the \'French\' colonial issue silk medal riband Originally created by Emperor Dong Kanh Khanh of Annam (now Vietnam) on 4 March 1886. By decrees of 1896, the order became a French \'Colonial\' order administered by the Chancellery of the Legion of Honour, and could be awarded to French recipients through to circa 1950\'s Basic award criteria before being eligible for nomination to the order was that French recipients should have served at least 10 years continuous or aggregated service in the French colonies & territories in Indochina (Annam, Tonkin, Laos & Cambodia) The order retaining its original \'French\' issue silk riband A most impressive item of colonial oriental insignia, with attractive hinged \'Dragon\' suspension Condition: EF

ANZAC Commemorative 'Gallipoli' Medalion. Officially engraved (M G Butcher) Important: No 376 Private Maxwell Gordon Butcher, C Squadron, 3rd Australian Light Horse, is confirmed as 'Wounded-in-Action' at 'Monash Valley' Gallipoli, on 31 May 1915 In addition to his officially issued ANZAC Medalion, that was instituted and awarded to surviving ANZAC in 1965 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, the recipient - Maxwell Butcher - had also earlier qualified and received a 1914-15 star trio Maxwell Gordon Butcher - a resident of Rosetta, Tasmania - was born in Epping, Essex, England, circa 1892. By 1914, he was living and working at New Norfolk, Tasmanaia, Australia, where at age of 22 years, and describing himself as a Drapers Assistant, he enlisted for the Australian Imperial Force, at Pontville, Tasmania, on 20 August 1914. Before migrating, Maxwell had served 4 years with the 5th Battalion Royal West Surrey Regiment. On joining the AIF he was posted to C Squadron 3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment. On 20 October 1914, he embarked for overseas service with his regiment 3/ALH, at Hobart, Tasmania, sailing on Transport A2 the S.S. 'Geelong' Condition: About EF

Archive of ephemera to Belgian Soldier & Resistance Fighter: Soldat Louis Pierre J Bovy, late Engineers Regiment of the Belgian Army From the accompanying papers and service cards, recipient served as under: - 10/05/1940-28/05/1940: Motorcyclist Belgian Army - 29/05/1940-10/06/1940: Prisoner of War, Germany - 07/04/1943-17/11/1944: Member of Resistance - 05/01/1943-26/01/1944: Deported to Germany - 06/01/1945-08/05/1945: Soldier, Army Engineers The recipients Service Card is enumerated with 3 x medal earned / received as of April 1975, which were: - Resistance Medal - Commemorative Medal 1940-45 & Swords emblem - Medal for Wartime Volunteers 1940-1945 Note: The Medal for Deported Labour was only instituted retrospectively in 2002, by which time the recipient may have no longer been alive. Louis Bovy was a member of the Federation Nationale Du Front De L\'Independence during 1943-1944, a group of the Resistance Army involved in \'Clandestine Press\' activities Condition: Archive is fair

Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise?s), a very fine and scarce officer?s hallmarked silver ( F&S Birmingham 1908) glengarry/bonnet badge, standard pattern with pierced centre (KK282) The badge complete with 2 x original lug fittings to reverse. Condition: GVF

Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders: White metal \'Glengarry Badge\', with non voided centre & the Wild Cat with \'tail down\' 1904-1952 As worn by 'Jock' other-ranks of the Argylls circa 1904-1952, including both World Wars The badge complete with its original reverse loop fittings, these sometime flattened a/f Condition: GVF

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. White metal glengarry badge circa 1914-1945 The badge with voided centre, and retaining both lugs/loops to reverse with brass cotter pin Condition: VF

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. White metal glengarry cap badge As worn during the World Wars and Korean War This die struck example being distinctive by it's conspicous flatness - almost plate like, and attractive thus The badge retaining both of the original copper lugs East and West on reverse of badge Condition: VF

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders: 3rd (Renfrewshire) Volunteer Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. Plaid Brooch. White metal. Circa 1881-1908 Metal: White metal Weight: 102g Dimensions: 78mm (W) The plaid brooch of the standard regimental pattern worn by the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, this distinguished as a Volunteer Battalion item of insignia with the engraved scrolls on the base of the obverse \'Quoit\' with the regimental details \'Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders\' on four scrolls and below on 3 x subsidiary scrolls \'3rd Volunteer Bn\' The reverse of the plaid brooch complete with its original long hinged stout pin and clasp fittings as issued The stout hinged pin engraved with digits \'11\', and the same 2 x digits \'11\' engraved on the flat edged rim, and presumably the serial or stock number of the badge from a batch made for the battalion This example, of bright frosted silver appearance, being a master-class in finely engraved Scottish regimental insignia. as worn in the Victorian and Edwardian era 1881-1908 Condition: Bright EF

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders: A fine silvered or silver plated glengarry badge. Officers / Senior NCO\'s cap badge from EIIR era Weight: 24g Solid centre, with bright crisp frosted appearance, as worn by Officers or Senior NCO\'s in the EIIR era The badge retaining both of it\'s original lugs as reverse fittings Note: The image showing 2 x badges, is for comparison illustrative purposes only (we have compared this silvered / sp example here offered for sale against the \'Other Rank\'s issue as worn in both world wars. Only the bright silvered single badge is here included in the sale Choice Condition: EF

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders: A Volunteer Battalion \'Other Ranks\' white metal plaid brooch badge. Circa 1895-1908 A fine Victorian era item of insignia, the \'Quoit\' being of bevelled hollow construction Of the typical regimental pattern but with applied blank scroll beneath the regimental scrolls, denoting a plaid brooch as-worn by the Volunteer Battalions of the regiment The badge complete and retaining its long hinged stout pin with clasp fittings, as issued Condition: GVF

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders: An anodised aluminum (staybrite) glengarry badge The badge retaining both of the original lugs as reverse fittings Condition: VF

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders: Officers silver (hallmarked) plaid brooch (1891) Approximately 80mm wide A very fine silver quoit by Brook and Son, 87 George Street, Edinburgh (HM 1882) Obverse: The quoit with bosses and Celtic decoration in low relief including the coronet and cypher of Princess Louise, Cat, Boar's Head and four-part regimetnal title title-scroll 'Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders' Reverse: With makers marks and Edinburgh silver hallmarks for 1891. The badge retaining the original long stout hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

Armed Forces 20 Years Long Service Medal (50764-Y Cdr V.R. Kandru, I.N.) Recipient Was a Commander in the Indian Navy Condition: GVF

Armed Forces 20 Years Long Service Medal (JC184086 Nb Ris B. Singh, A.C.) A medal named to a Junior Commissioned Officer, \'Naib Risaldar\' serving in the Armoured Corps Condition: GVF

Armed Forces 30 Years Long Service Medal (012547 Cmde R. Datta, I.N.) Recipient was a Commodore in the Indian Navy Condition: GVF

Armed Forces 9 Years Long Service Medal (41258T Lt. P.H. Ravnath, I.N.) Recipient was a Lieutenant in the Indian Navy Condition: GVF

Armed Forces 9 Years Long Service Medal (58321 Ck-O-I Dina Nath, I.N.) Recipient served with the Indian Navy Condition: GVF

Armed Forces 9 Years Long Service Medal (IC27210 Maj S. Malik, Sigs) Medal to a Major serving in the Signals Condition: VF

Army Catering Corps, A.C.C.: 'Kings Crown' gilding metal cap badge As worn during reign of GVI The reverse of badge retaining both of the original copper lugs / loops Condition: VF

Army Chaplains Department, A.C.D.: 'King's Crown' Officers blackended brass cap badge As worn by Chaplains during the Great War The reverse of the badge retaining both of the original bend over blades, and with makers marks on base 'J R Gaunt London' Condition: GVF

Army Chaplains Department: Officers \'Kings Crown\' Bronze OSD cap badge, circa 1902-1922 Metal: Bronze Weight: 11g Dimensions: 42mm (h) x 29mm (w) The badge complete with 2 x loop fittings to reverse as issued Condition: GVF

Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Victorian first issue 1837-1859 (Donald McDonald, 42nd. Foot.) Medal with regimental engraved naming Note: Regimental engraved naming is typical of the period circa 1850-1858, during which time regiments were responsible for arranging the naming of long service medals to qualifying recipients In 1861 the regiment was restyled as 42nd or The Royal Highland Regiment (The Black Watch) Condition: Toned about GVF

Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Victorian issue III type (491. Pte. W. Hooton. Rl. Highrs:) Medal with officially engraved naming Important: Date of recommendation 1 January 1887 In 1920 the regiment was restyled The Black Watch (The Royal Highland Regiment) William Hooton , was a native of Oxton, Nottingham, England, where he was born circa 1848. By trade a 'Farm Servant', William was 20 years of age when he attested for the British Army at Nottingham, England, on 19 December 1868. Initially serving with the 2nd Battalion 20th Regiment (Lancahsire Fusiliers), William subsequently transferred to the 73rd (Perthshire) Regiment on 6 March 1873, and was destined to remain with that regiment (became 2nd Battalion Black Watch in 1881) through to the date of his final discharge from the British Army on 15 October 1890. William Hooton served a total of 21 years and 301 days with 'The Colours', of which 11 years & 138 days had been spent on overseas service as under; - Ceylon: 05/10/1869 - 02/02/1874 (4 years 121 days) - East Indies: 03/02/1874 - 19 February 1881 (7 years 17 days) The award of the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal was the recipients only medal entitlement The recipients service papers are extant and accessible from The National Archives Condition: VF

Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Victorian issue III type (973 Clr: Serjt: G. Strathearn. Rl: Highrs:) Medal with officially impressed naming Important: Date of recommendation 1 October 1901, the medal published in Army Order 586 of 1901 In 1920 the regiment was restyled The Black Watch (The Royal Highland Regiment) George Strathearn, was a native of Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland, where he was born circa 1863. By trade a 'Miner', George was 19 years of age when he attested for the British Army - and The Black Watch - at Edinburgh, Scotland, on 17 January 1882. Prior to enlisting, George cited prior volunteer military service with the Haddington Artillery Militia. On enlistment to the Regular Army George was posted to the 2nd Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), remaining with that battalion through to 17 June 1898, on which date he was posted to the 5th (Volunteer) Battalion Royal Highlanders and appointed Colour Sergeant - he wa posted to Aberfeldy, Perthshire, where he was instructor to the 5/VB Company centered on that town. Further service as a senior NCO attached to Scottish volunteer units included a posting to the Highland Cyclist Battalion The Black Watch as a member of the Permanent Staff. It was while serving with the Highland Cyclists that he took his discharge from the British Army, on 17 January 1910, having completed a most impressive 28 years & 1 days service with 'The Colours'. George was evidently a well qualified professional soldier vis his numerous qualifications including; - Hythe (Company Sergeant Instructors Certificate) - Birmingham Small Arms Certificate - 3rd, 2nd and 1st Class Certificates of Education During his long period of service, George Strathearn served mostly on 'Home Service' in Great Britain and Ireland - this including circa 6 x years service in Ireland between 1883-1891, where he served variously with 2/Black Watch at Curragh, Dublin, Belfast, Limmerick. During the South African War, George was the senior 'Regular Army' N.C.O. (Colour Sergeant) attached as 'Sergeant Instructor' to the 1st Volunteer Service Company of The Royal Highlanders, and served overseas in South Africa for 1 year & 90 days between 16 February 1900 to 16 May 1901, for which service he was awarded the QSA Medal with 3 x clasps 'Cape Colony' 'Wittebergen' 'South Africa 1901' (ref WO 100/100) On the outbreak of the Great War, aged 51 years, George Strathearn volunteered his services being mobilized on 29 April 1914, on which date he joined 3rd Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) as a 'Private' - same day being appointed 'Colour Sergeant'. Subsequently appointed Company Quartermaster Sergeant, George was latterly serving with the Regimental Depot of the Black Watch from 30 June 1917 until his final discharge on 6 February 1918, on which date he was described as 'No longer fit for military service' due to a concussion of the brain due to military service. George Strathearn did not serve overseas during the Great War, and consequently did not receive any campaign medals for his service in the Great War The recipients service papers are extant and accessible from The National Archives Condition: VF

Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Victorian issue second type 1837-1859 (3187. Sergt. Geoe. Hy. Noble 73rd. Foot) Medal with officially impressed naming Important: Medal confirmed awarded 11 January 1873, with gratuity of ?15 In 1881 the unit was restyled as 2nd Battalion The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) George Henry Noble, was a native of Westbury, Devizes, Wiltshire, England, where he was born circa 1835. By trade a 'Servant', George was 17 years & 6 months of age when he attested for the British Army at Bristol, England, on 29 March 1853. Posted to the 73rd Regiment of Foot, he was destined to remain with the 73rd (Perthshire) Regiment for his entire military career. George took his final discharge from the British Army in 1872, having served a total of 18 years and 305 days, of which 11 years & 5 months had been spent on overseas service as under; - Cape of Good Hope: 2 years 8 months - East Indies: 3 years 5 months - China: 2 years 1 month - Singapore: 3 months - Ceylon: 3 years In addition to the award of the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, George Noble had also been awarded the Indian Mutiny Medal with no clasp (his service papers refer) The recipients service papers are extant and accessible from The National Archives Provenance: Major Sampson 'Black Watch' Collection, Glendinnings, 1992 Condition: About GVF

Army Meritorious Service Medal. GV first issue Immediate Award' (S-8141 L. Cpl. H. Inglis, 2/Gord. Hdrs.) Important: Recipeint was twice decorated during the Great War as under; - Meritorious Service Medal, 'Immediate' award for 'France' published in London Gazette 1 January 1917 - Mentioned-in-Despatches for services in France. Published in London Gazette 15 June 1916 Private Harry Inglis, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, first entered theatre of war 'France/Flanders' on 15 February 1915. Mentioned in despatches and awarded the M.S.M. for his services in France. In addition to the MSM and MID he was also entitled to a 1914-15 trio and ended the war with rank of Acting Warrant Officer Class II Sold together with hard copies of the recipients Medal Index Cards for the MSM, MID and campaign medals Condition: GVF

Army Meritorious Service Medal. GV first issue Immediate Award' (S-8141 L. Cpl. H. Inglis, 2/Gord. Hdrs.) Important: Recipient was twice decorated during the Great War as under; - Meritorious Service Medal, 'Immediate' award for 'France' published in London Gazette 1 January 1917 - Mentioned-in-Despatches for services in France. Published in London Gazette 15 June 1916 Private Harry Inglis, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, first entered theatre of war 'France/Flanders' on 15 February 1915. Mentioned in despatches and awarded the M.S.M. for his services in France. In addition to the MSM and MID he was also entitled to a 1914-15 trio and ended the war with rank of Acting Warrant Officer Class II Note: Only an estimated 87 x 'Immediate' awards of the MSM were isued to men of the Gordon Highlanders Sold together with hard copies of the recipients Medal Index Cards for the MSM, MID and campaign medals Condition: GVF

Army Meritorious Service Medal. Queen Victoria issue. Un-named Note: The medal with a neatly skimmed rim, the original naming having been removed at some time in the past Only an estimated 990 x Victorian issue Meritorious Service Medals of this type were awarded Fitted with a good length of original silk riband Condition: Toned GVF

Army of India Medal 1799-1826. Long hyphen reverse with clasp 'Kirkee and Poona' (Havildar. Tan Dooray. Native Vtn Btn.) Naming is contemporary locally impressed The recipient was a Havildar (Sergeant) serving in the Native Vetran Battalion, of the Bombay Army, at the time he claimed his Army of India Medal in 1851 Note: Native veterans still serving post 1851, received their medals named to the regiment they were serving in at the time of their claim, rather than the regiments they served in at the time of qualifying for the medals Provenance: Dix, Noonan & Webb, 5 March 1996, lot 28 Condition: About VF

Army of India Medal 1799-1826. Short hyphen reverse with clasp 'Bhurtpoor' (J. Nicholls, 11th Lt. Dragns.) Naming is officially impressed Important: Medal and clasp verified in the respective campaign medal roll of the 11th Light Dragoons (ref WO 100/13) wherein the recipient is shown as having served at ?Bhurtpore? in Captain Whites ?Troop? Reference ?British Battles and Medals? (Seventh Edition, 2006) it is estimated that 198 medals with ?Bhurtpoor? clasp were awarded to ?All-Ranks? of the 11th Light Dragoons James Nicholls, the son of Francis Nicholls, was a native of Norwich, Norfolk, England. By ?Trade? a ?Labourer?, James enlisted in the British Army ? and service with the 11th Light Dragoons ? at Norwich, England, on 28 April 1821. He is recorded as having taken his final discharge from the British Army, at Dublin, Ireland, on 27 October 1845 Sold together with copied Medal and Muster Roll details & extracts Condition: VF

Army of India Medal 1799-1826. With 3 x clasps \'Gawilghur\', \'Argaum\' & \'Assye\'.Gilt in glazed lunettes The 3 x clasps represent the entitlement of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, of Waterloo fame, who was also referred to as \'The Sepoy General \' A most impressive looking medal Condition: GVF

Army of India Medal 1799-1826. With clasp 'Ava' (J. Garratt, 38th Foot.) Note: The naming is offically impressed Important: Medal and clasp entitlement confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of the 38th Foot (Ref WO 100/13) - in 1881 the regiment was re-titled as the South Staffordshire Regiment Note: Reference 'British Battles and Medals (Seventh edition, 2006)', an estimated 119 X 'Ava' clasps were awarded to 'all-ranks' of the 38th Foot No 235 Private John Garratt, was a native of Cork, Ireland, where he was born circa 1803. He enlisted as a 'Boy Soldier' for service with the British Army, at Southampton, Hampshire, England on 20 September 1817. John initially served with the 55th Foot, until transferring to the 38th Foot on 25 March 1822. John remained with the 38th until taking his discharge from the British Army on 30 July 1838. In total his reckonable 'adult service' towards pension was 23 years and 68 days, of which a total of 14 years and 8 days was spent on overseas service in the East Indes, including campaign service during the first Burma War The recipients service papers (10 pages)are extant and accessible / available at The National Archives Condition: Toning otherwise about GVF

Army of India Medal 1799-1826. With clasp 'Ava' (T. Garvin, 44th Foot) Important: Medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll (WO ) wherein the recipient Thomas Garvin is shown as having served with Captain Burnie's Company of the 44th Foot during the Ava (or Burma) War Reference 'British Battles and Medals (7th edition 2006)' there were an estimated 96 x Army of India 'Ava' medal clasps awarded to 'All-Ranks' of the 44th Foot (in 1881 the 44th Foot were titled the 1st Battalion Essex Regiment Thomas Garvin, was a native of Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland. He attested for service with the British Army - and the 44th Regiment of Foot - at Athlone, County Westmeath, on 28 August 1821. At the time of enlisting he was 18 years of age, and described his trade as being a 'Labourer''. He subsequently went on to rack-up a total of 21 years and 189 days reckonable service by the time of his final discharge on 7 May 1843. The majority of his service was spent overseas, including a staggering 18 years and 6 months. Thomas was never promoted and remained a Private soldier throughout his long military career. In October 1829 he transferred to the 16th Regiment of Foot (in 1881 1st Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment). At time of discharge his military conduct and charcater was described as having been 'Indifferent' - he was twice 'Convicted' for 'Habitual Drunkeness', and the regimental defaulterers book was liberally peppered with repeated instances of drunkeness and drink related transgressions Sold together with soft copy of the recipients service papers that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: VF

Army of India Medal 1799-1826. With clasp ?Ava? (Serjt Patk Smith, Arty) Note: Naming is officially impressed Important: Sergeant Patrick Smith is confirmed on the respective published medal roll as having served with 4th Company 5th Battalion Bengal Artillery Medal and clasp confirmed on medal roll as a unique rank/name recipient in the Artillery Reference ?The Three Great Retrospective Medal 1793-1840 Awarded To Artillerymen (Vigors & Macfarlane, 186). It is estimated that only 11 x ?Ava? clasps (comprising 1 x officer & 10 x other ranks) were claimed and issued by veterans of 4 Company 5th Battalion Bengal Artillery. On the transfer of the Honourable East India Company Artillery to the British Crown, the unit continued to serve in the British Army until it?s final disabandment in 1962, at which time it?s designation was 136 HAA Bty Provenance: Glendinnings, London, September 1958 Condition:VF

Army Ordnance Corps, A.O.C.: Other-Ranks gilding metal cap badge (shield with 3 x title scrolls) The badge from the era of the Great War, and of the type worn in 1914 The reverse of the badge retains the original fitted \'slider\' Condition: VF

Army Ordnance Corps. Victorian issue gilding metal cap badge As worn circa 1895-1901, including during Boxer Rebellion, China 1900 & the South African War A large badge retaining its 2 x loop fittings on reverse, with cotter pin, as issued Condition: About EF

Army Pay Corps, A.P.C.: 'Kings Crown' second type bi-metal cap badge The badge from the era of the Second World War The reverse of the badge retains the original 'slider' fitting Condition: GVF

Army Pay Corps. King\'s Crown gilding metal cap badge The badge, sans original loops, and fitted with brass slider Type of badge with slider worn in Great War era Condition: GVF

Army Remount Service. GV crowned cypher bi-metal cap badge The badge complete with its brass slider reverse fitting Note: The Army Remount Service never had no officially patterned cap badge during the Great War, and all insignia while of a common design, was privately manufactured & sourced Condition: GVF

Army Service Corps: 'Kings Crown' Other-Ranks gilding metal cap badge with voided centre The badge from the era of the Great War, and of the type worn in 1914 The reverse of the badge retains the original fitted 'slider' Condition: VF

Army Temperance Association Home Organisation: Eight Year Medal (ATAH.7) Awarded to qualifying Army personnel in United Kingdom, Ireland and the colonies 'West' of Aden Condition: GVF

Army Temperance Association Home Organisation: Five Year Medal (ATAH.5) with 'Watch and be Sober' top bar The medal with 'Watch and be Sober top bar denotes a 'Six Year Award' The top bar retaining it's hinged pin and clasp fittings on reverse This medal differs from the ATAI.5 medal as it does not include the word 'India' in the obverse legend Awarded to qualifying Army personnel in United Kingdom, Ireland and the colonies 'West' of Aden Enamel intact A splendid example Condition: EF

Army Temperance Association Home Organisation: One Year Medal (ATAH.2) Awarded to qualifying Army personnel in United Kingdom, Ireland and the colonies 'West' of Aden Condition: VF

Army Temperance Association Home Organisation: One Year Medal (ATAH.2) Awarded to qualifying Army personnel in United Kingdom, Ireland and the colonies 'West' of Aden Condition: VF

Army Temperance Association Home Organisation: One Year Medal (ATAH.2) with 'Fidelity' top bar The medal with 'Fidelity' top bar denotes a 'Two Year Award' The top bar retaining it's hinged pin and clasp fittings on reverse Awarded to qualifying Army personnel in United Kingdom, Ireland and the colonies 'West' of Aden Condition: VF

Army Temperance Association Home Organisation: Seven Year Medal (ATAH.6) Awarded to qualifying Army personnel in United Kingdom, Ireland and the colonies 'West' of Aden Condition: GVF

Army Temperance Association Home Organisation: Six Month Medal (ATAH.1) This medal differs from the ATAI.1 medal as it has the date 1893 on obverse lower arm of the cross Awarded to qualifying Army personnel in United Kingdom, Ireland and the colonies 'West' of Aden Condition: VF

Army Temperance Association Home Organisation: Three Year Medal (ATAH.3) with 'Excelsior' top bar The medal with 'Excelsior' top bar - referred to as the 'Lockhart' silver bar - denotes a 'Four Year Award' The top bar retaining it's hinged pin and clasp fittings on reverse Awarded to qualifying Army personnel in United Kingdom, Ireland and the colonies 'West' of Aden Condition: GVF

Army Temperance Association Home Organisation: Twelve Year Medal (ATAH.9) Awarded to qualifying Army personnel in United Kingdom, Ireland and the colonies 'West' of Aden Enamel intact Condition: GVF

Army Temperance Association Home Organisation: Victoria Jubilee Medal (ATAH.13) Issued to commemorate the jubilee of Victoria the Queen Empress, it was available to soldiers who had been a member of an association for at least three months on 24 June 1897. Records of this medal only appear to be reported in the reports of the ATAI, and indicate that an estimated 2640 medals were issued between 1898-1901. In the absence of mention of this medal in corresponding ATAH reports over the same period, it is only presumed that the medal was available to the ATAH members, albeit evidence suggests it was most likely an award restricted to ATAI members - inspite of the evidence to the contrary, this medal continues to appear catalogued/referenced as an A.T.A.H. award........... Awarded to qualifying Army personnel in United Kingdom, Ireland and the colonies 'West' of Aden Condition: GVF

Army Temperance Association India: Eight Year Medal (ATAI.8) 'The Assaye Star' With integral curved top riband bar, this retaining the original long pin-back fitting to reverse With makers marks 'G.K.S.' on lower reverse arm From 1903, this award was referred to as the 'Assaye Star' to mark the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Assaye 1803-1903 Condition: About EF

Army Temperance Association India: Eight Year Medal (ATAI.8) \'The Assaye Star\', with integral top riband bar, and the campaign clasp \'Somaliland 1903-04\' With integral curved top riband bar, this retaining the original long pin-back fitting to reverse, and with 'Silver' word indented on reverse With makers marks 'G.K.S.' on lower reverse arm Medal retaining its original silk riband From 1903, this award was referred to as the 'Assaye Star' to mark the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Assaye 1803-1903 A campaign clasp, was struck for 'Temperance' men who had served in the colonial punitive expeditions in Somaliland, East Africa - primarily Indian Army affairs - against the so called 'Mad Mullah', between 1903-04 Rare Condition: About EF

Army Temperance Association India: Five Year Medal (ATAI.5) 'The White Star' Fitted with second type riband Enamel intact Condition: GVF

Army Temperance Association India: Five Year Medal (ATAI.5) 'The White Star' Fitted with second type riband Enamel intact Condition: Minor scuffs toned VF

Army Temperance Association India: Five Year Medal (ATAI.5) 'The White Star' Fitted with first type riband Enamel intact Condition: Toned VF

Army Temperance Association India: Five Year Medal (ATAI.5) 'The White Star' Fitted with first type riband Enamel intact Condition: VF

Army Temperance Association India: Five Year Medal (ATAI.5) 'The White Star'. With campaign clasp 'Frontier 1897-8' Fitted with second type riband Reference 'On The March' issue of October 1899, it is estimated that a total of 2020 x dated 'Frontier' clasps were issied to those Temperance Men who had served in the Tirah and other North West Frontier of India campaigns between 1897-1898 Enamel intact Condition: Toned VF

Army Temperance Association India: Five Year Medal (ATAI.5) \'The White Star\'. With top brooch bar \'North West Frontier 1908\' Medal retaining its original silk issue riband A rare seen campaign brooch bar, worn by 'Temperance' men who had served in the Zakka Khel & Mohmand punitive expeditions on the North West Frontier of then, British India, 1908 Enamel intact Extremely scarce seen with the 'North West Frontier' clasp Condition: Toned VF

Army Temperance Association India: Five Year Medal Medal (ATAI.5) 'The White Star'. With Six Year Lion Couchant 'Watch & Be Sober' top bar Fitted with second type riband The Six Year top bar is of the first type, and retains the long hinged pin fitting on the reverse Enamel intact Condition: Toned VF

Army Temperance Association India: Four Year Medal (ATAI.4) Reverse with English makers marks and silver assay hallmarks for 'GK&S London 1914 ' The medal fitted with a length of silver fob chain for wear from a lapel or waistcoat button-hole Condition: GVF

Army Temperance Association India: Four Year Medal (ATAI.4) Reverse with 'Lion' silver India hallmark Condition: GVF

Army Temperance Association India: Four Year Medal (ATAI.4) Reverse with 'Lion' silver India hallmark Condition: GVF

Army Temperance Association India: Four Year Medal (ATAI.4) Condition: GVF

Army Temperance Association India: One Year Medal (ATAI.2) 'The Gregson Medal With swivel scroll suspension The reverse die date of the medal is 1897 Condition: Toned GVF

Army Temperance Association India: One Year Medal (ATAI.2) 'The Gregson Medal' 'Frosted' silver finish with ring suspension suspension, and English makers and assay silver hallmarks in reverse field for 'J.A.R. Birmingham, 1912' The reverse die date of the medal is 1897 Condition: VF

Army Temperance Association India: One Year Medal (ATAI.2) 'The Gregson Medal' With ring suspension The reverse die date of the medal is 1897 Condition: Toned edge bruising otherwise about VF

Army Temperance Association India: One Year Medal (ATAI.2) 'The Gregson Medal' With ring suspension The riband fitted with a gilt hinged pin and clasp top bar With makers marks / hallmarks on reverse field for 'M.Z. Birmingham' The reverse die date of the medal is 1897 Condition: GVF

Army Temperance Association India: One Year Medal (ATAI.2) 'The Gregson Medal' With ring suspension With makers marks / hallmarks on reverse field for 'M.Z. Birmingham' The reverse die date of the medal is 1897 Condition: GVF

Army Temperance Association India: One Year Medal (ATAI.2) 'The Gregson Medal'. With campaign clasp 'Omdurman' & Two Year 'Fidelity' top bar With swivel scroll suspension Important: Reference 'A Guide to Miitary Temperance Medals' ( David A. Harris, Second Edition, 2006), the ATA Report for 1899, estimated that only a 171 'Omdurman' campaign clasps were issued The reverse die date of the medal is 1897 The presence of the 'Fidelity' bar on this medal indicates that the recipient had been a Temperance Man for 2 years The 'Fidelity' bar retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fitting, the pin having been reshaped for easier wear Rare Condition: Toned GVF

Army Temperance Association India: One Year Medal (ATAI.2) 'The Gregson Medal'. With Two Year 'Fidelity' top bar With ring suspension, and the reverse field with English makers and assay silver hallmarks 'J.A.R. Birmingham, 1912' The reverse die date of the medal is 1897 The presence of the 'Fidelity' bar on this medal indicates that the recipient had been a Temperance Man for 2 years The 'Fidelity' bar retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fitting Condition: GVF

Army Temperance Association India: One Year Medal (ATAI.2) \'The Gregson Medal\'. With a Two Year \'Fidelity\' top brooch bar, and the campaign clasp \'Relief of Chitral 1895\' With silver ring suspension The reverse die date of the medal is 1897 The 'Fidelity' bar on this medal retains its original long hinged and indicates that the recipient had been a Temperance Man for 2 years The 'Relief of Chitral 1895' clasp retaining its original hinged pin and clasp fitting Both the integral fidelity bar and campaign clasp attached to a clean length of stitched riband Important: Reference 'A Guide to Military Temperance Medals' ( David A. Harris, Second Edition, 2006), the ATA Report for 1899, estimated that only an estimated 600 x 'Relief of Chitral 1895' clasps were struck for award to qualifying 'Temperance' men who served in the Relief of Chitral expedition between March-August 1895 Scarce Condition: Toned GVF

Army Temperance Association India: Queen Victoria Commemorative Medal 1837-1901 (ATAI.15) Note: Post 1902, in India and the Colonies east of Aden, this medal replaced the ATAI.2 two year medal with 'Fidelity' top bar Condition: Toned GVF

Army Temperance Association India: Queen Victoria Commemorative Medal 1837-1901 (ATAI.15) Note: Post 1902, in India and the Colonies east of Aden, this medal replaced the ATAI.2 two year medal with 'Fidelity' top bar Condition: GVF

Army Temperance Association India: Queen Victoria Commemorative Medal 1837-1901 (ATAI.15) Note: Post 1902, in India and the Colonies east of Aden, this medal replaced the ATAI.2 two year medal with 'Fidelity' top bar Condition: VF

Army Temperance Association India: Seven Year Medal (ATAI.7) 'The Havelock Cross' Referred to as the 'Havelock Silver Maltese Cross' the same name that has been earlier used to describe the STAA seven year medal (STAA.4) Condition: EF

Army Temperance Association India: Seven Year Medal (ATAI.7) \'The Havelock Cross\', with top bar campaign clasp \'Waziristan 1894-95\' The top campaign clasp retaining it's original hinged pin and clasp fitting (latter re-soldered), on original stitched silk riband Referred to as the 'Havelock Silver Maltese Cross' the same name that had been earlier used to describe the STAA seven year medal (STAA.4) The campaign clasp struck for award to qualifying 'Temperance' men who had served in the 'Waziristan' punitive expeditions on the North West Frontier of then, British India, between 1894-95 Rare Condition: GVF

Army Temperance Association India: Six Month Medal (ATAI.1) 'The Crookshank Badge'. Bronze A larger variant Cross measuring approx 42mm width The obverse die date on lower arm '1889', is the date the Cross was introduced as an award in India and the Colonies 'East of Suez' (The Army Temperance Association India was established in 1888) Condition: VF

Army Temperance Association India: Six Month Medal (ATAI.1) 'The Crookshank Badge'. Bronze Measuring approx 40mm dimension The obverse die date on lower arm '1889', is the date the Cross was introduced as an award in India and the Colonies 'East of Suez' (The Army Temperance Association India was established in 1888) Condition: VF

Army Temperance Association India: Six Month Medal (ATAI.1) 'The Crookshank Badge'. Bronze Measuring approx 40mm dimension Fitted with 'Tricolour' silk riband and bronze hinged-pin & clasp top bar The obverse die date on lower arm '1889', is the date the Cross was introduced as an award in India and the Colonies 'East of Suez' (The Army Temperance Association India was established in 1888) Condition: GVF

Army Temperance Association India: Six Month Medal (ATAI.1) 'The Crookshank Badge'. Silvered Bronze (electroplated) Measuring approx 40mm dimension The 'Silvered' issues are first recorded in annual association reports as having been issued circa 1892-1893. Between circa 1895-1909 only the 'Silvered' version of the Cross was listed, while reports from post 1910 make no further reference to the silvered issues, only those in bronze The obverse die date on lower arm '1889', is the date the Cross was introduced as an award in India and the Colonies 'East of Suez' (The Army Temperance Association India was established in 1888) Condition: GVF

Army Temperance Association India: Six Month Medal (ATAI.1) 'The Crookshank Badge'. Silvered Bronze (electroplated) Measuring approx 40mm dimension Fitted with 'Tricolour' silk riband The 'Silvered' issues are first recorded in annual association reports as having been issued circa 1892-1893. Between circa 1895-1909 only the 'Silvered' version of the Cross was listed, while reports from post 1910 make no further reference to the silvered issues, only those in bronze The obverse die date on lower arm '1889', is the date the Cross was introduced as an award in India and the Colonies 'East of Suez' (The Army Temperance Association India was established in 1888) Condition: GVF

Army Temperance Association India: Six Year Medal (ATAI.6) Reverse with 'Lion' silver hallmark Condition: Toned GVF

Army Temperance Association India: Six Year Medal (ATAI.6) Reverse with 'Lion' silver hallmark Condition: GVF

Army Temperance Association India: Six Year Medal (ATAI.6) Condition: Toned GVF

Army Temperance Association India: Six Year Medal (ATAI.6). With campaign clasp \'Relief of Chitral 1895\' The 'Relief of Chitral 1895' clasp retaining its original hinged pin and clasp fitting, on original stitched silk riband Important: Reference 'A Guide to Miitary Temperance Medals' ( David A. Harris, Second Edition, 2006), the ATA Report for 1899, estimated that only an estimated 600 x 'Relief of Chitral 1895' clasps were struck for award to qualifying 'Temperance' men who served in the Relief of Chitral expedition between March-August 1895 Scarce Condition: Toned GVF

Army Temperance Association India: Ten Year Medal (ATAI.10) 'The Roberts' Badge' This with makers marks and English assay silver hallmarks for G.K.S. / Kenning & Son London, for date 1905 Condition: About EF

Army Temperance Association India: The Association Medal (ATAI.14). With top brooch 'For Merit' bar The brooch bar retaining the hinged pin and clasp fittings The medal was awarded for special services to the Association, and was awarded on a strict restrictive basis of 'one medal' per branch per annum - providing a recommendation was made in any year by any branch of the association Note: The obverse & reverse design and legends are different from the earlier STA.6) Condition: GVF

Army Temperance Association India: Three Year Medal (ATAI.3) 'The Beatty Star' With makers marks on reverse for 'Max Mink & Co Ltd.' Condition: Toned VF

Army Temperance Association India: Three Year Medal (ATAI.3) 'The Beatty Star' With makers marks on reverse for 'Max Mink & Co Ltd.' Condition: VF

Army Temperance Association India: Three Year Medal (ATAI.3) 'The Beatty Star'. Condition: Toned GVF

Army Temperance Association India: Three Year Medal Medal (ATAI.3) 'The Beatty Star'. With Four Year 'Excelsior' top bar The presence of the 'Fidelity' bar on this medal indicates that the recipient had been a Temperance Man for 2 years Condition: Toned EF

Army Temperance Association India: Three Year Medal Medal (ATAI.3) 'The Beatty Star'. With Four Year 'Excelsior' top bar The presence of the 'Fidelity' bar on this medal indicates that the recipient had been a Temperance Man for 2 years Condition: Toned GVF

Arras Medal 1914-1918. 2nd type later issue (M?daille d?Arras 1914-1918, 2?me mod?le) The obverse with helmeted and armed French and British soldiers in field service order standing shoulder to shoulder..... A later strike with double ring suspension Condition: EF

Arras Medal. 2nd type issue (M?daille d?Arras, 2?me mod?le) 1914-1918 The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and metal hallmarks on reverse The medal is sold together with card box, or 'boite', of issue The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style Condtion: EF

Artillery Volunteers Cross. Circa 1838-1901 Metal: Silver (not hallmarked) Dimension: 41mm Obverse: An artillery gun, with cannon balls and crossed flags with legend 'In Defence' Reverse: Unmarked The cross suspended from a ring and bar suspension, the bar with 'V.R.' monogram, suspended from a navy blue silk riband, complete with integral top brooch silver bar. This latter retaining the original hinged pina nd clasp fittings on reverse Condition: VF

Ashantee Medal 1873-1874. No clasp (Mamah ?Glover?s Force? 1873-4) The recipient was most likely an ethnic ?Hausa? serving in the locally raised native force under command of Captain John Hawley Glover, R.N. (later Sir John Hawley Glover, R.N., G.C.M.G., a distinguished Colonial Administrator) A scarce example of this medal, when named to an African recipient in ?Glover?s Force? Condition: GVF

Ashantee Medal 1873-74. With clasp \'Coomassie\' (434 Pte J. McKay, 42nd Highds. 1873-4) Medal(s) and clasp verification: No. 434 Private James McKay 42nd Highlanders is confirmed entitled to the Ashantee Medal & clasp for \'Coomassie\' per the below referenced regimental medal roll. His extant service papers also confirm the award of a Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal - Ashantee Medal with clasp \'Coomassie\': WO 100/44 - Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal: James McKay was a native of the Parish of Burnt Island, Kirkcaldy, Fife, and attested for the 42nd at Edinburgh on 31 January 1859, aged 18, an engineer by trade. He served overseas in the East Indies, 8 years 6 months; on the Gold Coast, 4 months; and at Malta, 2 years 1 month. He was awarded the L.S. & G.C. medal with £5 Gratuity on 21 June 1878, and was discharged at Perth on 3 February 1880 Sold with copied extract page from the medal roll The recipients service papers are extant and are held & accessible at The National Archives Condition: Toned GVF

Ashanti Medal 1900. Silver issue, no clasp (Mr H. M. Lewis. Gold Coast Civ: Ser:) Important: Medal verified per the respective campaign medal roll of the ?Base Staff Ashanti Field Force? (reference WO 100/93), compiled and signed at Cape Coast Castle, 8 March 1901. The roll annotated to show that it was issued to the recipient on 9 September 1902, at which time he was residing (on leave) at 8 Lancaster Road, Forest Gate, E (London) Condition: GVF

Ashanti Medal 1900. Silver \'High Relief\' issue. No clasp (1449 Pte. Bissawoo. G.C.C) Medal roll shows entitled to clasp \'Kumasi\' The recipient was an indigenous West African soldier from the Gold Coast region (present day Ghana) who held the rank of Private while serving with the Gold Coast Constabulary Medals & clasps verification: The award of the Ashanti Medal is confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of the Gold Coast Constabulary. The recipient is also confirmed as being prior entitled to the East & West Africa Medal with clasp and an Ashanti Star 1896 (which were issued un-named). The respective campaign medal rolls are cited below: - Ashanti Star 1896: WO 100/79 showing as served 0/12/1895 - 17/01/1896, compiled Accra Cantonments 06/03/1901 - East & West Africa Medal & clasp \'1897-98\': WO 100/83 for expedition to Northern Territories of Gold Coast, compiled Accra Cantonments 06/03/1901 - Ashanti Medal 1900-01 with clasp \'Kumasi: WO 100/93 compiled Kumasi 17 May 1902 (shown as serving at Kumasi, at time the roll was compiled) State of the Ashanti Field Force on 1 November 1900: An abstract note signed by the Officer Commanding the Ashanti Field Force, preceding the medal roll for the Ashanti Campaign (All Regiments, Units and Staff), shows that the Gold Coast Constabulary (later Gold Coast Regiment) comprised: - Officers: x 13 - Native Officers: x 2 - Natives: x 424 Gold Coast Constabulary: Was established in 1879 from personnel of the Hausa Constabulary of Southern Nigeria, to perform internal security and police duties in the British colony of the Gold Coast (present day Ghana). For their services in the Ashanti Campaign of 1900-1901, the unit was awarded the battle honour \'Ashanti 1900\'. In 1901, the Gold Coast Constabulary was restyled as the Gold Coast Regiment, and became a constituent regiment of the West African Frontier Force, under the direction of the Colonial Office of the British Government. The regiment raised a total of five battalions for service during the First World War, all of which served during the East Africa campaign. During the Second World War, the regiment raised nine battalions, and saw action in Kenya\'s Northern Frontier District, Italian Somaliland, Abyssinia and Burma as part of the 82nd West African Division Condition: About EF

Ashanti Star 1896 Un-named as issued Condition: GVF

Ashanti Star 1896 Un-named as issued Reference 'Ashanti 1895-96' (McInnes & Fraser, 1897), an estimated 2224, medals are recorded as being awarded to British and African 'All-Ranks' in the medal rolls held at The National Archives Condition: About EF

Ashoka Chakra Class II Note: Medal suspended from issue brooch bar, and contained in titled Indian Government Mint Calcutta leatherette case of issue An un-named and un-marked specimen, together with a silver 'Second Award Bar' Condition: EF

Ashoka Chakra Class III Note: Medal suspended from issue brooch bar, and contained in titled Indian Government Mint Calcutta leatherette case of issue An un-named and un-marked specimen together with a gilt 'Second Award Bar' Condition: EF

Assam Bengal Railway Volunteer Rifles. A matching pair (non facing) of officers silver hallmarked Collar Badges Important: Each badge with makers (J. R. Gaunt, London) and silver hallmarks (1908) on reverse of badges The badges complete each retaining their original 2 x silver lugs / loops on reverse of badge, these each fitted with a brass cotter pin as issued A rare set of officers insignia to a volunteer unit of the Auxiliary Force India Note: A companion hallmarked Officers Pouch Belt Badge / Plate also by J.R. Gaunt London, and similarly dated 1908, is being sold separately on this website Condition: GVF

Assam Bengal Railway Volunteer Rifles. Silver (not hallmarked) competition prize shooting medal Obverse: Wreath with central inscription A.B.R.V.R. and below date 1914-15 Reverse: Plain except for inscritions 'Championship Won By - Score - Points' The medal contained in an un-named and un-marked plush leatherette box Condition: VF

Assam Valley Light Horse (A.V.L.H.). Silver Medal Metal: Silver Dimension: 25mm Weight 7g Condition: About VF

Associate of the Royal Red Cross (A.R.R.C.). GV issue The badge mounted on bow and suspended from a gilt brooch pin attached to reverse Condition: GVF

Association of Professional Fire Brigade Officers Long Service Medal. Silver issue (Superintendent R. Newsham, 1918.) King's Police Medal: Awarded King's Police Medal (for gallantry) published in London Gazette issue of, 10 May 1918. An award in respect of the 'White Lund Ordnance Factory Explosion', on 1 October 1917, for which event no less than 4 x Edward Medals (in silver) and 8 x King's Police Medals were awarded Quote (London Gazette, 10 May 1918), His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to award the Edward Medal in Silver to: - Thomas Coppard - Abraham Clarke Graham - Thomas Kew - and Thomas Tattersall also the King's Police Medal to: - Fred Brocklehurst - William Bramwell Hodgson - D'Arcy Benson Moffat - Richard Newsham - George Albert Oakes - Alonzo Savage - Daniel Devine Sloa - and William Andrew Wearing on account of their gallant conduct on the occasion of a fire which occurred at a Munitions Factory on the, 1st October, 1917. Unquote. A summary of the explosion is provided courtesy of the 'Heysham Heritage Centre: Quote, White Lund Explosion, October 1917 The Ministry of Munition commissioned the National Filling Factory at White Lund and construction began in November 1915 with output from the factory starting seven months later in 1916. The site covered 400 acres and consisted of approximately 150 buildings. The factory received empty shells from other locations such as the projectile factory on Caton Road (Lancaster), which were then filled with explosives including amatol. More than 8,000 people worked in the White Lund and Caton Road factories at their peak, and three quarters of the workers were women On the evening of October 1st 1917, an explosion occurred at the filling factory at White Lund which was so strong its force was felt as far away as Burnley and Rossendale. Fortunately, the majority of factory workers were still on their break in the canteen when the fire alarm was raised at around 10.30 pm. A fire had started in one of the melt plants and during the night ten people were killed, the majority of whom were firemen, although others were seriously injured. Numerous explosions took place overnight, with the biggest occurring at around 3.00 am. Shells which had been filled at the factory began to explode and were seen flying overhead into Morecambe Bay and Lancaster. Some people's homes shook so violently that ornaments fell off their mantelpieces, and many families were so scared they moved out of the area, fearing more danger. By the morning of the 4th October 1917 the factory was almost entirely destroyed and remained out of commission for the rest of the war. Staff were paid off and given an extra fortnight's wages. The cause of the disaster was never established, and some suspected the cause to be sabotage by spies or the result of a Zeppelin air raid. Unquote. Portrait photograph: Reference the Lancashire Evening Post issue of 8 December 1914, the below following article with named photograph was published: Quote, BARROW FIRE BRIGADE MR. R. NEWSHAM APPOINTED SUPERINTENDENT The Barrow Corporation, yesterday, appointed Mr. R. Newsham as Superintendent of the Barrow Corporation Fire Brigade, in succession to the late Mr. J. H. Blezard. The new Superintendent was born at Fleetwood 33 years ago, and subsequently lived with his parents at Piel, near Barrow. For five years he was assistant and sea fishery bailiff at the Lancashire and Western Sea Fisheries villa and hatchery at Piel, and then he became junior engineer in the Barrow Fire Station under the late chief. In 11½ years service in the fire brigade, Mr. Newsham has shown many good qualities Besides having won several trophies in fire brigade competitions for smartness and skill, he holds a medal presented to him by Barrow Watch Committee for helping to save life at a fire which occurred at the Barrow Cycling Club premises. He rose to be first engineer to his brigade, and during the late superintendent's illness took temporary charge of the station and brigade. He is a married man and will reside in the house attached to the station, which was recently erected at a cost of, £7,500. Unquote. The Morecombe Guardian issue of, 30 August 1935, contained and article pertaining to the award of the, Jubilee Medal 1935, as under: Quote, FIRE CHIEF HONOURED Superintendent Richard Newsham, of the Barrow Borough Fire Brigade, was on Monday night presented with the King's Silver Jubilee medal. He was born at Fleetwood, and at one time was assistant and sea fisheries bailiff at the Lancashire and Western Sea Fisheries laboratory at Piel. He joined the Barrow Fire Brigade as a junior engineer under the late Superintendent J. H. Blezard, and in 1914 was appointed Superintendent. He holds the King's medal for services at a fire at the filling station at, White Lund, Morecambe Unquote. Also see Fleetwood Chronicle issue of, 4 June 1937: Quote, Local Boy Makes Good "Local boy makes good" is a familiar modern title for the kind of story that is always interesting, a variant of the Cinderella theme which has pleased people from the time the first author put style to clay. Hence attention is caught by the announcement that, Supt. Richard Newsham, Chief of Barrow-in-Furness Corporation Fire Brigade, and holder of the King's medal, has been elected President of the Professional Fire Brigades' Association., for Supt. Newsham is a native of Fleetwood. As a boy he went to Barrow-in-Furness with his parents, and lived at Roa Island, where in his youth he was employed in the laboratory and hatchery of the Lancashire and Western Sea Fisheries. In 1903 he joined the Borough Fire Brigade as a junior engineer, and in 1915, was appointed to his present position. He was awarded the King's Medal, for the part he played at the great fire at White Lund, Morecambe, during the war, a fire which many people on this side of the bay still have vivid memories. Before that he had received the Barrow Watch Committee's medal for meritorious conduct at a fire in Barrow. Three years ago he was made president of the Lancashire Fire Brigade's Friendly Society. Unquote. Richard Newsham son of Richard Newsham (a 'Bargee') & Mary Newsham (nee Halsall), was a native of Fleetwood, Lancashire, England, where he was born in 1883. Richard is recorded as having died in Lancashire, England, on, 9 June 1940 A splendid medal of considerable Barrow-in-Furness local history interest Condition: VF

Association of Professional Fire Brigade Officers: Long Service Medal. Silver issue (Fireman J. Graham-1931) Important: Sergeant John Graham served 30 Years with the Sunderland Fire Brigade In addition to the medal here offered, John Graham was also awarded a Jubilee Medal 1935, his details being included in the Jubilee Medal medal roll as under; - Jubilee Medal 1935: Fire Sergeant John Graham, Sunderland Fire Brigade. Allocated under Section 14 C.B.F. John Graham, son of Mary Ann Graham (Farm Servant) was native of Longtown, Cumberland, England, where he was born on, 10 January 1883. John is recorded in the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, described as a 'Fire Brigade Man' and living together with his wife, Euphemia Jane Muir Graham (nee Walker, A Scottish lady born at Lunarty, Perthshire), and their first daughter, Euphemia Walker, all residing at,15 1/2 Dun Cow Street, Sunderland, England. John and Eupemia - who had married at Sunderland on 14 November 1911 - had three other children, vis son William Wallker Graham (born 1911), and daughters Jennie Graham (born 1915) and Joan Graham (born 1922). Their son William followed his father, as a Fireman, and he too served in the Sunderland Fire Brigade, in which force he is recorded as having served from at least 1939 (the nNational Register 1939 refers). On 20 July 1931, the Sunderland Watch Committe appointed Fireman Graham to the rank of Sergeant in succession to Sergeant Harrison who was promoted to Inspector (the 'Sunderland Echo and Shipping Gazette' issue of 21 July 1931, refers), hitherto, Fireman John Graham had held the rank of 'Engineer' in the Sunderland Fire Brigade. The 1939 National Register shows John, described as 'Retired Suerpintendent Fire Brigade', living with his wife at, 33 West Park, Sunderland. John Graham, who had latterly resided together with his wife 'Euphemia' at the family home, 33 West Park, Middle Herrington, Sunderland, County Durham, is recorded as having died at the Royal Infirmary Sunderland, on 27 December 1945. The 'Sunderland Echo and Shipping Gazette' circa 1931-1945, contains a number of articles pertaining to John Graham of the Sunderland Fire Brigade On his retirement from the Sunderland Fire Brigade, the below following article (with captioned photograph of recipient in uniform)was published in the 'Sunderland Echo and Shipping Gazette' issue of 21 July 1937' Quote, Sergt Graham 30 Years as Fire Fighter Sunderland Sergeant's Bravery Recalled Sergeant John Graham is retiring from the Sunderland Fire Brigade after 30 years' service. His resignation was accepted by the Watch Committee last night. A native of Longtown (Cumberland) Sergeant Graham wanted to join Sunderland Police Force, but he was not quite tall enough for the standard of those days. As luck would have it, however, the Fire Brigade strength in 1907 was being extended from 12 to 30 and instead of becoming a Policeman Sergeant Graham became a Fireman. This was a few months before the brigade removed from the old station at West Wear Street to the present premises. "We had horse-drawn machines when I came here," said Sergeant Graham to a Sunderland Echo representative, "and for many years I drove the horses. We obtained our first motor engine in 1915 and a second one in 1918. Both of them are still in service. "The eight horses we had in 1915 were gradually disposed of, the mounted police taking some of them over. "Many people are afraid to call for the Fire Brigade," he commented. "They think they will have to pay if the brigade is called out, but that, of course, is a mistake. The brigade exists to turn out in answer to any call. "If a person smells smoke in the house, and cannot trace its source, it is advisable to call the brigade. We will always send two or three men to examine the premises and satisfy people as to whether there is any danger." Severely Injured Three last March, Sergeant Graham was severely injured in an exciting incident at a fire in Dun Cow Street, quite close to the fire station. Firemen had turned out to deal with a chimney fire and Fireman Fleming was walking up the roof ladder on the roof of the house when the ladder canted over on the pantiles and Fireman Fleming was thrown off his balance. Sergt. Graham was standing at the other side of Dun Cow Street watching Fireman Fleming and upon seeing him come tumbling head-first off the roof he dashed across the street and waited with outstretched arms with the object of breaking his fall. He was successfull in this, but the impact knocked him right across the street, and he was taken to the Royal Infirmary with a fractured base of the skull. It was 15 weeks before he was fit to resume duty. Fireman Fleming escpaped with shock and returned to duty the following day. Sergt. Graham, whose only son is a member of Sunderland Fire Brigade, will finnish duty on August 29 and is going to live at East Herrington. Unquote. A very good 'Sunderland' local interest Fire Brigade medal Condition: About EF

Assorted Colonial Police Insignia Lot: Including silver-hallmarked buttons of the Sierra Leone Police The lot comprises; - 5 x \'Hall-marked\' silver GVI issue Mess Dress Buttons - 4 x Chrome full size Senior Officers Tunic Buttons - 6 x Chrome reduced size Senior Officers Tunic Buttons - 1 x Sierra Leone Police Shoulder Title The buttons both hall-marked and white metal, are all manufactured by Firmin London, with makers marks on reverse All of the insignia complete with integral reverse fittings as issued Condition: GVF

Atlantic Star. With clasp 'France and Germany' A Royal Mint issue, with original silk watered weave riband Condition: VF

Atlantic Star. With clasp 'France and Germany' The medal fitted with original silk watered weave riband Condition: VF

Atlantic Star: With clasp \'France and Germany\' A Royal Mint issue Condition: VF

Attributed 'Prisoner of War' group to an 'Old Contemptible' who had Victorian campaign experience on the North West Frontier as a 17 year old: Lance Sergeant Frederick Skelley, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - India General Service Medal 1895 & clasp 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' - 1914 Star, with dated clasp - British War Medal. Silver issue - Interallied Victory Medal - Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GV 1st type Important: This group forms part of a larger family regimental group to the Gordon Highlanders - see his full-size medals, the fathers DCM, presentation 'Plaid Brooch', and brothers KIA groups also here offered for separately sale. At one time all three were serving in the same battalion at the same time (as was an Uncle, who was a brother of the RSM) Frederick Samuel Skelley, born at Aldershot, Hampshire, attested for service in the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders aged only 14 years at Thobba, Murree Hills, India, on 5 October 1894. He measured only 4 feet 8 inches! At the time of his enlistment, the young Frederick was living with his Father, the then serving Regimental Sergeant Major of 1/Gordons (and the unique Gordon's DCM for Tel-el-Kebir). Indeed it was his father the RSM that signed his attestation papers as 'witness' at the time of his joining the family regiment (apart from his father, he also had a brother and Uncle serving in the same battalion). Frederick Skelley did not serve in the South African War, and 'all' his medals and clasps are confirmed from the respective Medal Index Card and Service Papers as his full-medal entitlement The recipient appears to have served in the Band of 1/Gordons, as his papers show promotion to Band Corporal on 9 March 1906 Lance-Sergeant Skelley first entered theatre of war 'France & Flanders' on 13 August 1914 - however in less than 2 weeks he was posted as 'Missing' on 26 August, and subsequently confirmed a Prisoner-of War when on 28 August, 1914, his battalion was overrun by the advancing Germans at Mons. He was transferred from a POW Camp in Germany to an internment camp in Holland on 24 February 1918, finally being repatriated to Britain on 18 November 1918 Frederick served a total of 24 years 174 days with the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - an incredible span of service with a single battalion - and his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal was issued in 1913 At the time of his discharge on 27 March 1919, his home address was cited as being 20 Jute Street, Aberdeen, Scotland These medals will be accompanied by soft-copy of the recipients Medal Index Card, also a good set of his service papers confirming all medals as clasps as well as his services shown above. The research will be emailed to the succerssful buyer The group mounted 'swing style' suspended from contemporary silk ribbons and alsmost certainly 'as worn' by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining it's long pin to reverse mount Condition: GVF

Australia & South Africa World Wars & Bush War family group of 7: William John Richards. 9th SAI, Douglas Vivian Richards S.A.A.F / Natal Mounted Rifles & Vedette P. D. Richards, Internal Affairs The group comprises: a). Lance-Corporal William John \'Jack\' Richards, 9th South African Infantry, late Transvaal Scottish - British War Medal (L/Cpl. W. J. Richards. 9th S.A.I.) - Union of South Africa: Interallied Victory Medal \'Bi-lingual\' issue (L/Cpl. W. J. Richards. 9th S.A.I.) William John Richards was born at Bendigo, Victoria, Australia in 1885 and attested for the South African Forces at Potchefstroom on 4 December 1915, declaring previous military service with the 8th Australian Infantry and the Australian Field Artillery. He served with the 9th South African Infantry during the Great War in East Africa, and was discharged medically unfit on 8 May 1916 William John \'Jack\' Richards, was thrice married. Firstly 1911-12, to May Alice Busby; Secondly 1916-1933 to Mary Ethel McBean; Lastly he married in 1941. He is recorded to have died at, Springs, Gauteng, South Africa, on, 1 September 1961 Note the Ancestry genealogical website contains photographs and family details of \'Jack\' Sold together with hard-copy set of service papers, confirming the award of both medals as the recipients full medal entitlement b). Private Douglas Vivian Richards, S.A.A.F. / Natal Mounted Rifles Regiment late Transvaal Scottish - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp (577447 D. V. Richards) - The Italy Star (577447 D. V. Richards) - War Medal (577447 D. V. Richards) - Union of South Africa: War Service Medal (577447 D. V. Richards) Douglas Vivian Richards, the son of the above, was born in Johannesburg on 1 June 1922 and attested for the Union Defence Force on 5 August 1942, declaring previous military service with the 1st Battalion Transvaal Scottish. He served during the Second World War as an aircraft handler with the South African Air Force, and was then with the 52nd Anti-Aircraft Regiment, before serving in Italy with the combined S.A.A.F. / Natal Mounted Rifles Regiment Douglas Vivian Richards, is recorded to have died in the Republic of South Africa, sometime during 1981 Note the Ancestry genealogical website contain a photograph & some family details of Douglas Sold together with hard-copy set of service papers, confirming the award of all four medal as the recipients full medal entitelment c). Vedette P. D. Richards, Internal Affairs, Rhodesia - Rhodesia (UDI): General Service Medal (065719H Vdt P. D. Richards) Condition: Mostly about EF

Australia (Dominion): Set of Australian Commonwealth Military Force general service, \'King\'s Crown\' oxidised bronze metal insignia, comprising Cap Badge (1), Collar Badges (2) Shoulder Titles (2), & a Button (1). Circa 1914-1918 The reverse of all the insignia complete with their original loop fittings and as-issued Of the pattern as-worn by Australian military personnel in both World Wars - this lot being as worn by the \'Diggers\' of the Australian Imperial Force during the Great War, including at \'Gallipoli\' The \'Rising Sun\' cap badge with makers marks \'Stokes & Sons Melbourne\' The shoulder title badges each with makers marks \'Stokes & Sons Melb\' One of the collars with makers mark \'Stokes & Sons Melb\', the other \'sans\' marks The Australian Military Forces button without makers marks Condition: VF

Australia: Australia Service Medal A scarce un-named issue Initially, the qualifying period was at least 18 months full-time service at home or overseas, or at least three years part-time service, between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. There was no minimum qualifying period for those killed, wounded or disabled due to service. On 16 August 1996, the qualifying period was reduced to 30 days for full-time service and 90 days for part-time service. A choice example Condition: About EF

Australia: Australia Service Medal 1939-45 A scarce un-named issue Initially, the qualifying period was at least 18 months full-time service at home or overseas, or at least three years part-time service, between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. There was no minimum qualifying period for those killed, wounded or disabled due to service. On 16 August 1996, the qualifying period was reduced to 30 days for full-time service and 90 days for part-time service. Condition: About EF

Australia: Australia Service Medal 1939-45 (NX193494 S. Fleming) Initially, the qualifying period was at least 18 months full-time service at home or overseas, or at least three years part-time service, between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. There was no minimum qualifying period for those killed, wounded or disabled due to service. On 16 August 1996, the qualifying period was reduced to 30 days for full-time service and 90 days for part-time service. Important: The National Archives of Australia confirm that the recipient was Sidney Fleming, who was born at, Adamstown, New South Wales on, 5 April 1918. Sidney enlisted for \'Full-Time\' service with the Australian Army on 20 July 1944, at which time he had been residing at. Manly, New South Wales. Sidney served as a \'Craftsman\' and took his discharge from the Australian Army on, 2 November 1945. Sidney had served overseas in Dutch New Guinea with the 52nd Composite Anti-Aircraft Regiment, which unit had served with \'Merauke Force\' Merauke Force: Was established on 31 December 1942 to defend the strategic airstrip at Merauke on the south coast of New Guinea. At the time of its establishment the force comprised C Company of the Australian 62nd Infantry Battalion, the 1st NEI Fusilier Company and various Royal Australian Air Force units.C Company, 62nd Infantry Battalion arrived at Merauke to reinforce the NEI company and RAAF on 7 January 1943. The remainder of the 62nd Battalion arrived on 1 February and an artillery battery arrived on 19 March. The Australian force at Merauke was gradually expanded to a full brigade during the first half of 1943. The headquarters of the 11th Brigade arrived on 28 April and was redesignated Headquarters Merauke Force. B Company, 2/3rd Machine Gun Battalion arrived at Merauke on 2 July and the 31st/51st Infantry Battalion on 6 July. A Company, 26th Infantry Battalion was added to the force between 29 May and 2 August when it was flown into the inland town of Tanahmerah. The 52nd Composite Anti-Aircraft Regiment was formed in September from previously independent anti-aircraft batteries. The 62nd Infantry Battalion returned to Australia in February 1944 and was replaced by the 20th Motor Regiment. In April 1944 the Australian Army began to plan an offensive along New Guinea?s south coast using elements of Merauke Force. In keeping with this more active role Merauke Force Headquarters was renamed Headquarters 11th Brigade. The 2/9th Field Artillery Regiment arrived at Merauke in March 1944 but the machine gun company returned to Australia in May 1944 as the threat of attack against Merauke declined. The planned offensive along New Guinea\'s south coast did not eventuate and it was decided to reduce the force at Merauke in mid-1944. The 11th Brigade Headquarters returned to Australia on 6 August. The 31st/51st Infantry Battalion, A Company, 26th Infantry Battalion and 2/9th Field Artillery Regiment followed in later in August and September. This left the 20th Motor Regiment as the main unit at Merauke and the regiment?s headquarters commanded the forces in the region under the designation Headquarters Merauke Area. The 20th Motor Regiment returned to Australia in February 1945 and command of the area passed to the 52nd Composite Anti-Aircraft Regiment. This regiment also returned to Australia on 4 July 1945 when the command of the Merauke region was handed over to the Dutch authorities Condition: GVF

Australia: Australia Service Medal 1939-45 (NX21307 W.C. Worner) Note: The medal has officially impressed naming, the forename initial 'C' with a second 'ghost' strike - and as struck. The medal has been issued un-corrected, and is exactly as issued Died of Injuries Port Moresby, New Guinea, 26 September 1942: Bombardier Walter Cameron Worner, 2/6 Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery Note: The Sydney Morning Herald issue of 9 October 1942, contained the below following death notocie: Quote. ROLL OF HONOUR WORNER - October, 8, 1942, killed in action, New Guinea. Bombardier W.C. (Cam), beloved husband of Rea, and son of Mr. & Mrs. M.G. Worner of, Mittagong. Unquote Initially, the qualifying period for this medal was at least 18 months full-time service at home or overseas, or at least three years part-time service, between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. There was no minimum qualifying period for those killed, wounded or disabled due to service. On 16 August 1996, the qualifying period was reduced to 30 days for full-time service and 90 days for part-time service. The Australian Government's Department of Veterans Affairs confirm that the recipient, Walter Cameron Worner, was born at, Mubba, New South Wales, Australia, on, 25 May 1908. Walter enlisted for service with the Australian Army on 24 May 1940, at, Paddington, New South Wales, who held the rank of 'Bombardier' & was posted to 2/6 Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery. 2/6 Field Regiment served in the Western Desert 1941-1942, under higher formation 7th Australian Division, and relocated to the Pacific Theatre of War, when it deployed to New Guinea, in September 1942 The life and supreme sacrifice made by Walter Cameron Worner, is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Grave Commission at the Port Moresby (Bomana) War Cemetery, located in New Guinea Condition: EF

Australia: Australia Service Medal 1939-45 (VX6475 J. D. Spencer-Gardiner) Note: The medal has officially impressed naming, with single 'typo' viz with inclusion of letter 'I' in surname. The medal has been issued un-corrected, and is exactly as issued Important: The recipient was Private John Derrett Spencer-Gardner 2/31st Australian Infantry Battalion, who is confirmed Killed-in-Action, 18 June 1941, in Syria, while fighting French Vichy forces Initially, the qualifying period for this medal was at least 18 months full-time service at home or overseas, or at least three years part-time service, between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. There was no minimum qualifying period for those killed, wounded or disabled due to service. On 16 August 1996, the qualifying period was reduced to 30 days for full-time service and 90 days for part-time service. The Australian Government's Department of Veterans Affairs confirm that the recipient, John Derrett Spencer-Gardner, was born at, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, on 15 December 1915. John enlisted for service with the Australian Army on 24 October 1939, at Wangaratta, Victoria. John, who held the rank of 'Private' & was posted to 2/31st Australian Infantry Battalion, which formed part of the 7th Australian Infantry Division, and subsequently served with that unit overseas in Palestine, Iraq and Syria. He was Killed-in-Action serving with his battalion in the heavy fighting against Vichy French forces encountered at Jezzine (battle honour), and during which battle Joe Gordon of the 2/31st performed his gallant deeds which earned him a Victoria Cross The life and supreme sacrifice made by John Derrett Spencerr-Gardner, is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Grave Commission at the Beirut War Cemetery, located in the Lebanese Republic A rare Australian Second World War medal to a casualty of the campaign against Vichy France forces in Syria Condition: About EF

Australia: Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. Cap badge The distinctive 'Rising Sun' darkened metal cap badge, was worn by the 'Diggers' at Gallipoli, and throughout the course of both World Wars The badge retaining the two original copper lugs East and West on reverse Condition: GVF

Australia: Commonwealth of Australia Meritorious Service Medal. EIIR issue Medal is an unnamed and un-marked specimen Condition: EF

Australia: INTERFET Medal 1999-2000 For service in East Timor with the International Force East Timor Medal is un-named as issued to foreign personnel from allied contingents and support services who served in East Timor as part of the Australian led International Force East Timor in the period 1999-2000 The medal riband suspended from the original issue mounting brooch complete with long hinged pin and intricate drop-lock clasp fittings Contained in original gilt tooled titled case of issue, with white carton cover and sold together with the accompanying miniature medal and ribands. A set as issued Australia provided the largest contingent of troops, hardware and equipment for the INTERFET operation?5,500 personnel at its peak?followed by New Zealand. An estimated 22 nations contributed to INTERFET which grew to over 11,500 strong.Other countries to contribute include (in alphabetical order), Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. Most, but not all, of the participating countries agreed to accept the award of the International Force East Timor Medal by the Australian Government - this medla being the first Australian campaign medal to be offered to allied nations The main - but not exclusive - British contribution to INTERFET was 2nd Battalion Royal Gurkha Rifles which unit was deployed to theatre for service with INTERFET Condition: EF

Australia: INTERFET Medal 1999-2000. For service in East Timor with the International Force East Timor Medal is un-named as issued to foreign personnel from allied countries contingents and support services that served in East Timor as part of the Australian led International Force East Timor in the period 1999-2000 The medal mounted on issue mounting brooch with intricate pin and clasp fittings, and contained in original gilt tooled titled case of issue, titled carton cover, and with accompanying miniature medal and length of riband Australia provided the largest contingent of troops, hardware and equipment for the INTERFET operation, with 5,500 personnel at its peak, followed by New Zealand. An estimated 22 nations contributed to INTERFET which grew to over 11,500 strong. Other countries that served with INTERFET includeded; Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. Most, but not all, of the participating countries agreed to accept the award of the International Force East Timor Medal by the Australian Government - this medal being the first Australian campaign medal to be offered to allied nations The main - but not exclusive - British contribution to INTERFET was 2nd Battalion Royal Gurkha Rifles which unit was deployed for service with INTERFET Condition: EF

Australia: INTERFET Medal 1999-2000. For service in East Timor with the International Force East Timor Medal is un-named as issued to foreign personnel from allied countries contingents and support services who served in East Timor as part of the Australian led International Force East Timor in the period 1999-2000. The medal mounted on issue mounting brooch with intricate pin and clasp fittings Contained in original gilt tooled titled case of issue, with accompanying miniature medal and ribands Australia provided the largest contingent of troops, hardware and equipment for the INTERFET operation?5,500 personnel at its peak?followed by New Zealand. An estimated 22 nations contributed to INTERFET which grew to over 11,500 strong.Other countries to contribute include (in alphabetical order), Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. Most, but not all, of the participating countries agreed to accept the award of the International Force East Timor Medal by the Australian Government - this medla being the first Australian campaign medal to be offered to allied nations The main - but not exclusive - British contribution to INTERFET was 2nd Battalion Royal Gurkha Rifles which unit was deployed to theatre for service with INTERFET Condition: EF

Australia: INTERFET Medal 1999-2000. For service in East Timor with the International Force East Timor Medal is un-named as issued to foreign personnel from allied contingents and support services who served in East Timor as part of the Australian led International Force East Timor in the period 1999-2000. The medal mounted on issue mounting brooch with intricate pin and clasp fittings Contained in original gilt tooled titled case of issue, with accompanying miniature medal and ribands Australia provided the largest contingent of troops, hardware and equipment for the INTERFET operation?5,500 personnel at its peak?followed by New Zealand. An estimated 22 nations contributed to INTERFET which grew to over 11,500 strong.Other countries to contribute include (in alphabetical order), Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. Most, but not all, of the participating countries agreed to accept the award of the International Force East Timor Medal by the Australian Government - this medla being the first Australian campaign medal to be offered to allied nations The main - but not exclusive - British contribution to INTERFET was 2nd Battalion Royal Gurkha Rifles which unit was deployed to theatre for service with INTERFET Condition: EF

Australia: INTERFET Medal 1999-2000. For service in East Timor with the International Force East Timor Medal is un-named as issued to foreign personnel from allied contingents and support services who served in East Timor as part of the Australian led International Force East Timor in the period 1999-2000. The medal mounted on issue mounting brooch with intricate pin and clasp fittings Contained in original gilt tooled titled case of issue, with carton cover and sold together with the accompanying miniature medal and ribands. A set as issued Australia provided the largest contingent of troops, hardware and equipment for the INTERFET operation?5,500 personnel at its peak?followed by New Zealand. An estimated 22 nations contributed to INTERFET which grew to over 11,500 strong.Other countries to contribute include (in alphabetical order), Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. Most, but not all, of the participating countries agreed to accept the award of the International Force East Timor Medal by the Australian Government - this medla being the first Australian campaign medal to be offered to allied nations The main - but not exclusive - British contribution to INTERFET was 2nd Battalion Royal Gurkha Rifles which unit was deployed to theatre for service with INTERFET Condition: EF

Australia: Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. EIIR issue with bar ?Australia? Medal is an unnamed and un-marked specimen Condition: EF

Australia: Returned From Active Service Badge The badge named on reverse in a contemporary engraved style to the recipient; - L. H. BAILEY, 9th Btn The recipient's war record - all 126 pages - is available on-line at the National Archives in Australia. Leslie Hubert Bailey was Mentioned-in-Despatches at Gallipoli (9th Bn were a 'First Day Landers' unit at ANZAC, then served in France where he was decorated with the Military Medal, latterly Commissioned and 'Wounded-in-Action' on 3 x different occasions. Condition: VF

Australia: Royal Australian Infantry Corps. Cap badge The badge surmounted with EIIR crown, and reverse retaining both of the original copper lugs, positioned North and South A Vietnam War era item of insignia Condition: VF

Australian Imperial Forces. \'Sunburst\' cap badge, circa 1914-45 The badge complete and retaining original lug fittings to reverse. Condition: VF

Australian Y.M.C.A. 'Aldwych Theatre' Service Medal 1918 Obverse: Sunburst and legend 'Australian Y.M.C.A.'. Reverse: 'Aldwych Theatre, Service Medal 1918' . The medal is suspended from a brooch bar (pin removed) and fitted with a narrow khaki riband which latter has three enamelled clasps on it, the upper clasp dated 1917-1919. Presumbaly a rare medal as even the Australian War Memorial does not record having one in their on-line collection data-base Note a similar medal - but without clasps and fittments - was sold at Nobles Auctions in Australia 11 years ago for A$350 'hammer'! Condition: VF

Austria (Empire): Bravery Medal. Emperor Franz Joseph issue circa 1915-1916. Bronze grade In German \'Tapferkeitsmedaille\' The Austrian Bravery Medal had its origins in 1789. In 1915 the award statutes were amended to include a fourth grade in \'Bronze\' The Bravery Medals awarded for 1915-1916 had the obverse of Emperor Franz Joseph I. For awards made in 1917-1918, the obverse effigy was that of Emperor Karl I The medal is suspended from its original silk Austrian \'tri-fold\' riband complete with fittings Condition: GVF

Austria (Empire): Bravery Medal. Emperor Franz Joseph issue circa 1915-1916. Bronze grade In German 'Tapferkeitsmedaille' The Austrian Bravery Medal had its origins in 1789. In 1915 the award statutes were amended to include a fourth grade in 'Bronze' The Bravery Medals awarded for 1915-1916 had the obverse of Emperor Franz Joseph I. For awards made in 1917-1918, the obverse effigy was that of Emperor Karl I The medal is suspended from its original silk Austrian 'tri-fold' riband complete with fittings Condition: About EF

Austria (Empire): Bravery Medal. Emperor Franz Joseph issue circa 1915-1916. Silver grade In German \'Tapferkeitsmedaille\' The Austrian Bravery Medal had its origins in 1789. In 1915 the award statutes were amended to include a fourth grade in \'Bronze\' The Bravery Medals awarded for 1915-1916 had the obverse of Emperor Franz Joseph I. For awards made in 1917-1918, the obverse effigy was that of Emperor Karl I The medal is suspended from its original silk Austrian \'tri-fold\' riband complete with fittings Condition: EF

Austria (Empire): Bravery Medal. Emperor Franz Joseph issue 1915-1916. Bronze grade In German \'Tapferkeitsmedaille\' The Austrian Bravery Medal had its origins in 1789. In 1915 the award statutes were amended to include a fourth grade in \'Bronze\' The Bravery Medals awarded for 1915-1916 had the obverse of Emperior Franz Joseph I. For awards made in 1917-1918, the obverse effigy was that of Emperor Karl I The medal is suspended from a silk Austrian \'tri-fold\' riband with fittings Condition: GVF

Austria (Empire): Bravery Medal. Emperor Franz Joseph. First type issue circa 1915-1916. Bronze grade In German \'Tapferkeitsmedaille\' The Austrian Bravery Medal had its origins in 1789. In 1915 the award statutes were amended to include a fourth grade in \'Bronze\' The Bravery Medals awarded for 1915-1916 had the obverse of Emperor Franz Joseph I. For awards made in 1917-1918, the obverse effigy was that of Emperor Karl I The medal is suspended from its original silk Austrian \'tri-fold\' riband with fittings, the riband frayed Some wear and fraying to riband, commensurate with age and having been worn Condition: GF

Austria (Empire): Bravery Medal. Emperor Karl I issue circa 1917-1918. Bronze grade In German \'Tapferkeitsmedaille\' The Austrian Bravery Medal had its origins in 1789. In 1915 the award statutes were amended to include a fourth grade in \'Bronze\' The Bravery Medals awarded for 1915-1916 had the obverse of Emperior Franz Joseph I. For awards made in 1917-1918, the obverse effigy was that of Emperor Karl I The medal is suspended from a silk Austrian \'tri-fold\' riband with fittings Condition: GVF

Austria (Empire): Bravery Medal. Emperor Karl I issue circa 1917-1918. Bronze grade In German \'Tapferkeitsmedaille\' The Austrian Bravery Medal had its origins in 1789. In 1915 the award statutes were amended to include a fourth grade in \'Bronze\' The Bravery Medals awarded for 1915-1916 had the obverse of Emperor Franz Joseph I. For awards made in 1917-1918, the obverse effigy was that of Emperor Karl I The medal is suspended from its original silk Austrian \'tri-fold\' riband with fittings Some wear and fraying to riband, commensurate with age and having been worn Condition: EF

Austria (Empire): Bravery Medal. Emperor Karl I issue circa 1917-1918. Bronze grade In German \'Tapferkeitsmedaille\' The Austrian Bravery Medal had its origins in 1789. In 1915 the award statutes were amended to include a fourth grade in \'Bronze\' The Bravery Medals awarded for 1915-1916 had the obverse of Emperor Franz Joseph I. For awards made in 1917-1918, the obverse effigy was that of Emperor Karl I The medal is suspended from its original silk Austrian \'tri-fold\' riband with fittings Some wear and fraying to riband, commensurate with age and having been worn Condition: About VF

Austria (Empire): Emperor Franz Joseph Jubilee Cross for the Armed Forces 1908. Bronze gilt In German \'Militär-Jubiläumskreuz 1908\' Awarded to personnel of the Austrian Armed Forces who were serving at the time of the 60th Anniversary 1848-1908 of the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I The medal was also awarded suspended from different coloured ribands for members of the \'Imperial Court\', Military and when awarded to Civilians recipients The medal suspended from an Austrian \'Military\' issue silk tri-fold riband (a/f) Condition: VF

Austria (Empire): Iron Merit Cross 1916-1918. Zinc In German \'Eisernes Verdienstkreuz am Kriegsband\' Instituted in 1916 in two grades - with and without crown (all crosses were dated 1916 regardless of year of issue) for wear with the \'War Riband\'. Very early issues from 1916, were issued in iron but the metal was later changed to zinc from post 1916 The medal is suspended from a silk Austrian tri-fold riband with fittings Condition: About GVF

Austria (Empire): Iron Merit Cross 1916-1918. Zinc In German \'Eisernes Verdienstkreuz am Kriegsband\' Instituted in 1916 in two grades - with and without crown (all crosses were dated 1916 regardless of year of issue) for wear with the \'War Riband\'. Very early issues from 1916, were issued in iron but the metal was later changed to zinc from post 1916 The medal is suspended from a silk Austrian tri-fold riband with fittings Condition: GVF

Austria (Empire): Jubilee Medal for the Armed Forces & Gendarmerie 1898. Bronze issue In German \'Jubiläums-Erinnerungsmedaille für die bewaffnete Macht und die Gendarmerie 1898\' The medal was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I. The medal was issued in three types. Gold and bronze issues were issued for the Armed Forces and Gendarmerie, both types worn from plain red coloured ribands. It was only issued in bronze for the civilian recipients, which latter wore the medal form a red and white riband The medal fitted with an Austrain silk \'Triangular\' riband with fittings Condition: GVF

Austria (Empire): Jubilee Medal for the Armed Forces & Gendarmerie 1898. Bronze issue In German 'Jubiläums-Erinnerungsmedaille für die bewaffnete Macht und die Gendarmerie 1898' The medal was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I. The medal was issued in three types. Gold and bronze issues were issued for the Armed Forces and Gendarmerie, both types worn from plain red coloured ribands. It was only issued in bronze for the civilian recipients, which latter wore the medal form a red and white riband The medal fitted with an Austrain silk 'Triangular' riband with fittings Condition: GVF

Austria (Empire): Jubilee Medal for the Armed Forces & Gendarmerie 1898. Bronze issue Sans riband In German \'Jubiläums-Erinnerungsmedaille für die bewaffnete Macht und die Gendarmerie 1898\' The medal was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I. The medal was issued in different metals, and on different ribands pending whether the recipient was a Military, Police (inc Customs) or Civilian, and an officer or other rank. Condition: About EF

Austria (Empire): Jubilee Medal for the Armed Forces & Gendarmerie 1898. Bronze issue In German 'Jubiläums-Erinnerungsmedaille für die bewaffnete Macht und die Gendarmerie 1898' The medal was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I. The medal was issued in different metals, and on different ribands pending whether the recipient was a Military, Police (inc Customs) or Civilian, and an officer or other rank. The medal fitted with a contemporary replacement Austrian silk 'Triangular' riband complete with fittings Condition: GVF

Austria (Empire): Jubilee Medal for the Armed Forces & Gendarmerie 1898. Bronze issue In German 'Jubiläums-Erinnerungsmedaille für die bewaffnete Macht und die Gendarmerie 1898' The medal was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I. The medal was issued in different metals, and on different ribands pending whether the recipient was a Military, Police (inc Customs) or Civilian, and an officer or other rank. The medal fitted with a contemporary replacement Austrian silk 'Triangular' riband complete with fittings Condition: GVF

Austria (Empire): Jubilee Medal for the Armed Forces & Gendarmerie 1898. Bronze issue. Military issue ribbon In German \'Jubiläums-Erinnerungsmedaille für die bewaffnete Macht und die Gendarmerie 1898\' The medal was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I The medal can be found in different metals, and issued on different ribands pending whether the recipient was a Military, Police (inc Customs) or Civilian, and an officer or other rank The medal fitted with a stitched silk \'Trifold\' riband in red, which was the colour of riband worn by members of the Austrian military services Condition: About VF

Austria (Empire): Jubilee Medal for the Armed Forces 1908. Bronze gilt In German \'Militär-Jubiläumskreuz 1908\' Awarded to personnel of the Austrian Armed Forces who were serving at the time of the 60th Anniversary of the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I The medal was also awarded suspended from different coloured ribands for members of the \'Imperial Court\' and when awarded to Civilians recipients The medal suspended form an Austrain silk tri-fold riband with fittings A choice example Condition: EF

Austria (Empire): Jubilee Medal for the Armed Forces 1908. Bronze gilt In German \'Militär-Jubiläumskreuz 1908\' Awarded to personnel of the Austrian Armed Forces who were serving at the time of the 60th Anniversary 1848-1908 of the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I The medal was also awarded suspended from different coloured ribands for members of the \'Imperial Court\' and when awarded to Civilians recipients The medal suspended from an Austrian silk tri-fold riband with fittings A choice example Condition: EF

Austria (Empire): Jubilee Medal for the Armed Forces 1908. Bronze gilt In German 'Militär-Jubiläumskreuz 1908' Awarded to personnel of the Austrian Armed Forces who were serving at the time of the 60th Anniversary 1848-1908 of the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I The medal was also awarded suspended from different coloured ribands for members of the 'Imperial Court' and when awarded to Civilians recipients The medal suspended from an Austrain silk tri-fold riband with fittings A choice example Condition: EF

Austria (Empire): Karl Troop Cross 1914-1918 In German 'Karl-Truppenkreuz' Instituted in 1916 a single grade of award available to 'All-Ranks' The basic award criteria for the Karl Troop Cross was 3 x months 'Front-Line' active service for both combatants and non-combatants during the Great War The medal is suspended from a silk Austrian tri-fold riband with fittings Some fraying to riband Condition: VF

Austria (Empire): Karl Troop Cross 1914-1918 In German \'Karl-Truppenkreuz\' Instituted in 1916 a single grade of award available to \'All-Ranks\' The basic award criteria for the Karl Troop Cross was 3 x months \'Front-Line\' active service for both combatants and non-combatants during the Great War The medal is suspended from a silk Austrian tri-fold riband with fittings Some wear and fraying to riband Condition: VF

Austria (Empire): Karl Troop Cross 1914-1918 In German \'Karl-Truppenkreuz\' Instituted in 1916 a single grade of award available to \'All-Ranks\' The basic award criteria for the Karl Troop Cross was 3 x months \'Front-Line\' active service for both combatants and non-combatants during the Great War The medal is suspended from its original bright silk Austrian tri-fold riband complete with fittings Condition: About EF

Austria (Empire): Karl Troop Cross 1914-1918 The medal dimensions are 29.3 mm (w) x 32.5 mm (h) Mounted on original stitched silk triangular ribbon with hook and eye fittings Condition: VF

Austria (Empire): Karl Troop Cross 1914-1918 In German 'Karl-Truppenkreuz' Instituted in 1916 a single grade of award available to 'All-Ranks' The basic award criteria for the Karl Troop Cross was 3 x months 'Front-Line' active service for both combatants and non-combatants during the Great War The medal is suspended from a silk Austrian tri-fold riband complete with fittings Condition: VF

Austria (Empire): Karl Troop Cross 1914-1918 In German 'Karl-Truppenkreuz' Instituted in 1916 a single grade of award available to 'All-Ranks' The basic award criteria for the Karl Troop Cross was 3 x months 'Front-Line' active service for both combatants and non-combatants during the Great War The medal is suspended from a silk Austrian tri-fold riband complete with fittings Condition: GVF

Austria (Empire): Military Long Service Decoration. III Class for Six Years\' Service (1913-1918). Bronze gilt The medal dimensions are 35 mm (w) x 39.5 mm (h) Mounted on original triangular ribbon with hook and eye fittings Condition: GVF

Austria (Empire): Military Merit Medal \'Signum Laudis\'. Bronze gilt on Wartime riband with \'Swords\'\'. Circa 1916 In German \'Militärverdienstmedaille am Kriegsband mit Schwertern\' Originally instituted in 1890, as a single class award, that could be awarded with 2 x different ribands pending whether it was a Wartime award (worn with the \'Bravery Medal riband), or Peacetime award (plain red riband was worn). The medal with Franz Joseph obverse was awarded between 1890-1916, and included awards for both the Boxer Rebellion in China and the early years of the Great War In 1916, the wearing of \'Gold\' (gilt) crossed swords was instututed for wear on the riband for those awarded the medal with \'Swords\' The medal is suspended from a silk Austrian tri-fold riband with fittings Condition: About EF

Austria (Empire): Military Merit Medal \'Signum Laudis\'. Bronze gilt on Wartime riband. Circa 1916 In German \'Militärverdienstmedaille am Kriegsband mit Schwertern\' Originally instituted in 1890, as a single class award, that could be awarded with 2 x different ribands pending whether it was a Wartime award (worn with the \'Bravery Medal riband), or Peacetime award (plain red riband was worn). The medal with Franz Joseph obverse was awarded between 1890-1916, and included awards for both the Boxer Rebellion in China and the early years of the Great War The medal is suspended from a silk Austrian tri-fold riband complete with fittings Condition: About EF

Austria (Empire): War Medal 1873 (Kriegsmedaille 1873) Medal mounted on traditional silk tri-fold medal riband, complete with fittings and as worn in the Austrian style The War Medal was instituted by Kaiser Franz Joseph I. on, 2 December 1873, and was awarded for campaigns for which a separate war medal was not instituted. Qualifying campaigns included those retrospective in 1848, 1849, 1859, 1864, 1866 and the subsequent campaigns of; 1878, 1882 and the Boxer Rebellion in China between 1900-1901. During the Boxer Rebellion of 1900-1901, the Austrian-Hungarian Contingent that served on land was comprised of an estimated 296 x officers, sailors and marines drawn from the cruiser SMS Zenta Austria-Hungary had a single cruiser SMS Zenta on station at the beginning of the rebellion, based at the Russian concession of Port Arthur. Detachments of sailors from the Zenta were the only Austro-Hungarian forces to see action. Some were involved in defending the legations under siege while another detachment was involved in the rescue attempts. In June, the Austro-Hungarians helped hold the Tianjin railway against Boxer forces and also fired upon several armed junks on the Hai River near Tong-Tcheou in Peking. They also took part in the seizure of the Taku Forts commanding the approaches to Tianjin, and the boarding and capture of four Chinese destroyers by Capt. Roger Keyes of HMS Fame. The Austro-Hungarian Navy also sent the cruisers SMS Kaiserin und Konigin Maria Theresia, SMS Kaiserin Elisabeth, SMS Aspern and a company of marines to China. Arriving in September, however, they were too late as most of the fighting had ended and the legations relieved. The cruisers together with the Zenta were involved in shelling and capture of several Chinese forts.9 The Austro-Hungarians suffered minimal casualties during the rebellion. After the Boxer uprising, a cruiser was maintained permanently on the Chinese coast and a detachment of marines was deployed at the Austro-Hungarian embassy in Peking (Beijing). Lieutenant Georg Ludwig von Trapp, made famous in the 1959 musical The Sound of Music, was decorated for bravery aboard SMS Kaiserin und Konigin Maria Theresia during the Boxer Rebellion Condition: GVF

Austria (Empire): War Medal 1873 (Kriegsmedaille 1873) Medal mounted on traditional silk tri-fold medal riband, complete with fittings and as worn in the Austrian style The War Medal was instituted by Kaiser Franz Joseph I. on, 2 December 1873, and was awarded for campaigns for which a separate war medal was not instituted. Qualifying campaigns included those retrospective in 1848, 1849, 1859, 1864, 1866 and the subsequent campaigns of; 1878, 1882 and the Boxer Rebellion in China between 1900-1901. During the Boxer Rebellion of 1900-1901, the Austrian-Hungarian Contingent that served on land was comprised of an estimated 296 x officers, sailors and marines drawn from the cruiser SMS Zenta Austria-Hungary had a single cruiser SMS Zenta on station at the beginning of the rebellion, based at the Russian concession of Port Arthur. Detachments of sailors from the Zenta were the only Austro-Hungarian forces to see action. Some were involved in defending the legations under siege while another detachment was involved in the rescue attempts. In June, the Austro-Hungarians helped hold the Tianjin railway against Boxer forces and also fired upon several armed junks on the Hai River near Tong-Tcheou in Peking. They also took part in the seizure of the Taku Forts commanding the approaches to Tianjin, and the boarding and capture of four Chinese destroyers by Capt. Roger Keyes of HMS Fame. The Austro-Hungarian Navy also sent the cruisers SMS Kaiserin und Konigin Maria Theresia, SMS Kaiserin Elisabeth, SMS Aspern and a company of marines to China. Arriving in September, however, they were too late as most of the fighting had ended and the legations relieved. The cruisers together with the Zenta were involved in shelling and capture of several Chinese forts.9 The Austro-Hungarians suffered minimal casualties during the rebellion. After the Boxer uprising, a cruiser was maintained permanently on the Chinese coast and a detachment of marines was deployed at the Austro-Hungarian embassy in Peking (Beijing). Lieutenant Georg Ludwig von Trapp, made famous in the 1959 musical The Sound of Music, was decorated for bravery aboard SMS Kaiserin und Konigin Maria Theresia during the Boxer Rebellion Condition: GVF

Austria (Empire): War Medal 1873 (Kriegsmedaille 1873) Medal mounted on traditional tri-fold medal riband as worn in the Austrian style The War Medal was instituted by Kaiser Franz Joseph I. on 2 December 1873, and was awarded for campaigns for which a separate war medal was not instituted. Qualifying campaigns included those retrospective in 1848, 1849, 1859, 1864, 1866 and the subsequent campaigns of; 1878, 1882 and the Boxer Rebellion in China between 1900-1901. During the Boxer Rebellion of 1900-1901, the Austrian-Hungarian Contingent that served on land was comprised of an estimated 296 x officers, sailors and marines drawn from the cruiser SMS Zenta Austria-Hungary had a single cruiser SMS Zenta on station at the beginning of the rebellion, based at the Russian concession of Port Arthur. Detachments of sailors from the Zenta were the only Austro-Hungarian forces to see action. Some were involved in defending the legations under siege while another detachment was involved in the rescue attempts. In June, the Austro-Hungarians helped hold the Tianjin railway against Boxer forces and also fired upon several armed junks on the Hai River near Tong-Tcheou in Peking. They also took part in the seizure of the Taku Forts commanding the approaches to Tianjin, and the boarding and capture of four Chinese destroyers by Capt. Roger Keyes of HMS Fame. The Austro-Hungarian Navy also sent the cruisers SMS Kaiserin und K?nigin Maria Theresia, SMS Kaiserin Elisabeth, SMS Aspern and a company of marines to China. Arriving in September, however, they were too late as most of the fighting had ended and the legations relieved. The cruisers together with the Zenta were involved in shelling and capture of several Chinese forts.9 The Austro-Hungarians suffered minimal casualties during the rebellion. After the Boxer uprising, a cruiser was maintained permanently on the Chinese coast and a detachment of marines was deployed at the Austro-Hungarian embassy in Peking (Beijing). Lieutenant Georg Ludwig von Trapp, made famous in the 1959 musical The Sound of Music, was decorated for bravery aboard SMS Kaiserin und K?nigin Maria Theresia during the Boxer Rebellion Condition: EF

Austria (Empire): War Medal 1873 (Kriegsmedaille 1873) Medal mounted on traditional tri-fold medal riband as worn in the Austrian style The War Medal was instituted by Kaiser Franz Joseph I. on 2 December 1873, and was awarded for campaigns for which a separate war medal was not instituted. Qualifying campaigns included those retrospective in 1848, 1849, 1859, 1864, 1866 and the subsequent campaigns of; 1878, 1882 and the Boxer Rebellion in China between 1900-1901. During the Boxer Rebellion of 1900-1901, the Austrian-Hungarian Contingent that served on land was comprised of an estimated 296 x officers, sailors and marines drawn from the cruiser SMS Zenta Austria-Hungary had a single cruiser SMS Zenta on station at the beginning of the rebellion, based at the Russian concession of Port Arthur. Detachments of sailors from the Zenta were the only Austro-Hungarian forces to see action. Some were involved in defending the legations under siege while another detachment was involved in the rescue attempts. In June, the Austro-Hungarians helped hold the Tianjin railway against Boxer forces and also fired upon several armed junks on the Hai River near Tong-Tcheou in Peking. They also took part in the seizure of the Taku Forts commanding the approaches to Tianjin, and the boarding and capture of four Chinese destroyers by Capt. Roger Keyes of HMS Fame. The Austro-Hungarian Navy also sent the cruisers SMS Kaiserin und K?nigin Maria Theresia, SMS Kaiserin Elisabeth, SMS Aspern and a company of marines to China. Arriving in September, however, they were too late as most of the fighting had ended and the legations relieved. The cruisers together with the Zenta were involved in shelling and capture of several Chinese forts.9 The Austro-Hungarians suffered minimal casualties during the rebellion. After the Boxer uprising, a cruiser was maintained permanently on the Chinese coast and a detachment of marines was deployed at the Austro-Hungarian embassy in Peking (Beijing). Lieutenant Georg Ludwig von Trapp, made famous in the 1959 musical The Sound of Music, was decorated for bravery aboard SMS Kaiserin und K?nigin Maria Theresia during the Boxer Rebellion Condition: VF

Austria (Empire): Wound Medal. With riband for \'Two Wounds\' In German 'Verwundetenmedaille' Instituted in 1917, the medal was awarded with 6 different medal ribands, viz, riband for invalids, and 5 x other ribands awarded to those who had been wounded in combat between 1 to 5 times respectively The medal is suspended from a silk Austrian tri-fold riband with fittings Condition: VF

Austria (Empire): Wound Medal. With riband for \'Two Wounds\' In German \'Verwundetenmedaille\' Sold together with companion single riband bar Instituted in 1917, the medal was awarded with 6 different medal ribands, viz, riband for invalids, and 5 x other ribands awarded to those who had been wounded in combat between 1 to 5 times respectively The medal is suspended from a silk Austrian tri-fold riband with fittings Condition: GVF

Austria (Imperial): Bravery Medal. Type VII, II Class Silver Medal with further award Bar The obverse features a right facing bust of Emperor Franz Joseph II, the reverse with relief inscription \'Der Tapferkeit\' (For Bravery) The decoration has dimensions of 31mm (w) x 35.8mm (h) – inclusive of the suspension ring Mounted as-worn on a contemporary period tri-fold silk ribbon with a silver bar denoting an additional further award An attractive Great War award Condition: Toned VF

Austria (Imperial): Military Merit Medal (Signum Laudis). Franz Joseph issue. Gilded Bronze (Bronze Gilt), on \'War Riband\' with gilt \'Swords\' Circa 1914-1916 In German \'Militärverdienstmedaille am Kriegsband mit Schwertern\' The obverse features the bust of Emperor Franz Joseph, the reverse bears the inscription \'Signvm Lavdis\'. The medal surmounted by a crown. The dimension of the award being 30.7mm (w) x 50.5mm (h) Mounted as-worn on a contemporary period silk \'War\' riband Originally instituted in 1890, as a single class award, that could be awarded with 2 x different ribands pending whether it was a Wartime award (worn with the \'Bravery Medal riband), or Peacetime award (plain red riband was worn). The medal with Franz Joseph obverse was awarded between 1890-1916, and included awards for both the Boxer Rebellion in China and the early years of the Great War On December 13, 1916, the addition of a pair of gilt crossed swords on the ribbon was authorized to recognize a higher grade of wartime merit The medal is suspended from a silk Austrian tri-fold riband complete with fittings This example with considerable character Condition: GVF

Austria (Republic): War Service Medal 1914-1918 In German 'Kriegserinnerungsmedaille' Instituted in 1932 by the Republic of Austria as a retrospective war medal for award to all Austrians, military and civilian who had served in, or with the armed forces of Austria during the Great War 1914-1918 The medal is suspended from a silk Austrian tri-fold riband with fittings Condition: About EF

Austria (Republic): War Service Medal 1914-1918 In German \'Kriegserinnerungsmedaille\' Instituted in 1932 by the Republic of Austria as a retrospective war medal for award to all Austrians, military and cicilian who had served in, or with the armed forces of Austria during the Great War 1914-1918 The medal is suspended from a silk Austrian tri-fold riband with fittings Condition: About EF

Austria (Republic): War Service Medal 1914-1918 In German \'Kriegserinnerungsmedaille\' Instituted in 1932 by the Republic of Austria as a retrospective war medal for award to all Austrians, military and civilian who had served in, or with the armed forces of Austria during the Great War 1914-1918 The medal is suspended from a silk Austrian tri-fold riband with fittings Condition: EF

Austria (Republic): War Service Medal 1914-1918 In German \'Kriegserinnerungsmedaille\' Instituted in 1932 by the Republic of Austria as a retrospective war medal for award to all Austrians, military and civilian who had served in, or with the armed forces of Austria during the Great War 1914-1918 The medal fitted with a long length of silk riband Condition: EF

Austria (Republic): \'Lower Austria\' Veterans Comradeship Association. \'Special Merit\' medal. Gilt The medal bearing a depiction of the the \'5 x Eagles\' coat of arms of the \'Lower Austria\' region A medal awarded post to selected Austrian military veterans of the Great War, who post 1918 were members of the \'Lower Austria\' division of the national veterans association, and who had performed special meritorious services to the Lower Austrian Comrades Association Dimensions: 34mm The medal is suspended from its original silk Austrian \'tri-fold\' riband with fittings Condition: EF

Austria Hungarian Empire: Medal for Military Merit ?Signum Laudis? 1917-1918 (Milit?rverdienstmedaille, Silber, am Kriegsband). Emperor Karl, Silver issue on ri-fold war ribbon, with gilt crossed swords emblem This variant of the medal incorporates a ?Double? crown suspension, representing the royal crowns of both Austria and Hungary Condition: VF

Austria: Bravery Medal / Medal for Military Merit. Length of Trifold riband The silk riband with eye and clasp fittings Condition: EF

Austria: Wound Medal 1914-1918. Length of Trifold riband for \'5 x Wounds The silk riband with eye and clasp fittings Condition: EF

Auxiliary Force India (Indian Army): Assam Bengal Railway Volunteer Rifles. An officers silver hallmarked Pouch Belt Badge Important: The badge with makers (J. R. Gaunt, London) and silver hallmarks (1908) on obverse of badge (garter strap) and on the backing plate The reverse of badge complete with hallmarked silver backing plate, two screw posts and retention nuts The approximate dimensions of the badge are; - Height: 92mm - Width: 52mm An extremely rare item of hallmarked insignia to a a volunteer unit of the Auxiliary Force India Note: A companion set of silver hallmarked officers collar badges also by J.R. Gaunt London, and similarly dated 1908, are being sold separately on this website Condition: GVF

Auxiliary Force India / British Indian Army: 2 x pairs of Lieutenant-Colonels rank insignia All insignia complete with their original reverse loop fittings for attachment Note: The rank 'stars' un-marked & by different makers - and exactly as worn by the former Commanding Officer of the regiment Positively attributed: As worn by Lieutenant-Colonel Clive Osborne Gaby, V.D., who served with the regiment circa 1915-1938, and who was the 'Commanding Officer' of the regiment in the period 1934-1938 Other items (medals, sword and insignia) pertaining to Lt-Col Gaby are being sold in several other listings on his website The items here being sold are the rank insignia only. We will however provide soft-copies of all the illustrations to the successful buyer for provenance and reference purposes Condition: About GVF

Auxiliary Force India / British Indian Army: 3 x brass \'Major\'s\' rank insignia \'Crown\'s\' All insignia complete with their original reverse loop fittings for attachment The fabric inserts now worn Positively attributed: As worn by Lieutenant-Colonel Clive Osborne Gaby, V.D., who served with the regiment circa 1915-1938, and who was the 'Commanding Officer' of the regiment in the period 1934-1938 The items here being sold are the rank insignia only. We will however provide soft-copies of all the illustrations to the successful buyer for provenance and reference purposes Other items (medals, sword and insignia) pertaining to Lt-Col Gaby are being sold in several other listings on his website Condition: About VF

Auxiliary Force India: South India Railway Battalion. Set of 4 x English made \'Regimental Buttons\' The buttons all with identical makers marks on reverse for 'Gaunt London' The buttons complete with their original loop fittings for attachment Positively attributed: As worn by Lieutenant-Colonel Clive Osborne Gaby, V.D., who served with the regiment circa 1915-1938, and who was the 'Commanding Officer' of the regiment in the period 1934-1938 The items here being sold are the 4 x buttons only. We will however provide soft-copies of all the illustrations to the successful buyer for provenance and reference purposes Other items (medals, sword and insignia) pertaining to Lt-Col Gaby are being sold in several other listings on his website Condition: Mostly VF

Ayrshire (Earl of Carrick's Own) Yeomanry: Gilding metal badge, no subsidiary title scrolls The badge retaining both original lugs as reverse fittings

Ayrshire (Earl of Carrick's Own) Yeomanry: Officers Silver or Silver Plated and Gilt collar, or side-cap badge. This measures approx 33mm wide and 22mm tall. With single letter M indented on reverse The badge retaining both original lugs as reverse fittings Condition: EF

Azad Kashmir (Pakistan Protectorate): Azad Kashmir Commemorative Medal 1947-1949 The Defence Council of Azad Jammu Kashmir Government - hosted and sponsored by Pakistan since the partition of Jammu and Kashmir - instituted the Azad Kashmir Commemorative Medal 1947-1949 (a war medal issued for the Jammu-Kashmir War of 1947-1949) for award to their own personnel who served in Azad Kashmir militia\'s, and patriot forces, in particular the Azad Kashmir Regular Force (1947-1971), which latter was incorporated into the Pakistan Army, as the Azad Pakistan Regiment in 1971 Condition: GVF

Azad Kashmir (Pakistan Protectorate): Azad Kashmir Commemorative Medal 1947-1949 The Defence Council of Azad Jammu Kashmir Government - hosted and sponsored by Pakistan since the partition of Jammu and Kashmir - instituted the Azad Kashmir Commemorative Medal 1947-1949 (a war medal issued for the Jammu-Kashmir War of 1947-1949) for award to their own personnel who served in Azad Kashmir militia\'s, and patriot forces, in particular the Azad Kashmir Regular Force (1947-1971), which latter was incorporated into the Pakistan Army, as the Azad Pakistan Regiment in 1971 Condition: GVF

Azad Kashmir (Pakistan Protectorate): Azad Kashmir Commemorative Medal 1947-1949 The Defence Council of Azad Jammu Kashmir Government - hosted and sponsored by Pakistan since the partition of Jammu and Kashmir - instituted the Azad Kashmir Commemorative Medal 1947-1949 (a war medal issued for the Jammu-Kashmir War of 1947-1949) for award to their own personnel who served in Azad Kashmir militia's, and patriot forces, in particular the Azad Kashmir Regular Force (1947-1971), which latter was incorporated into the Pakistan Army, as the Azad Pakistan Regiment in 1971 Condition: GVF

Baden Powell \'Defence of Mafeking\' South African War Commemorative Medal Designer: F. Bowcher Maker: Spink & Son (London) Metal: White Metal Dimension: 45mm Obverse: Uniformed bust of Baden Powell, wearing his distinctive felt \'campaign hat\' and holding a set of field binoculars Reverse: Representative grouping of British and colonial troops, advancing on Makefing town and being greeted by a defender waving his hat Lord Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941) served in the British Army from 1876 until 1910, during which he served extensively in India, West and South Africa. Foremost amongst his military exploits was his staunch and successful defence of the key mining town of \'Mafeking\'. Baden Powell retired as a Lieutenant-General in 1910, and shortly thereafter devoted the remainder of his life to the development of the Boy Scout movement, which he had established in 1907. In 1920, \'BP\' was appointed \'Chief Scout\', in recognition of making the Boy Scout movement an international phenomena. He was created Baron Baden-Powell of Gilwell in 1929. To this day, the Boy Scout Movement use the initials \'BP\' as their universal motto for \'Be Prepared\' Condition: About VF

Badge of the Certificate of Honour 'Federated Malay States'. GV issue (Patrick De Zilwa, J.P.) Important: The recipient was decorated with his award in June 1932 Note: The award is officially engraved with the recipients details, and the badge fitted with a full-length neck cravat riband, of the type specificed for non-african colonys Established in 1926, the Badges of the Certificate of Honour - that conferred with it the use of the post nominal title M.C.H. - were awarded non-Europeans only who had resided in the Federated Malay States for at least 15 years. A maximum of only six awards could be made in any one year - and the allocation was not always utilised. All awards were published in the annual King's Birthday Honours List for the Federated Malay States, and on the death of the recipient the insignia was returnable to the issuing authority There are numerous mentions / references to 'Pat De Zilwa' in the local FMS and Straits Settlements english speaking newsppapers of the inter-war years. The below following biography on the recipient was published in The Straits Times edition of 2 July, 1935; Quote, Fine Record of Service Mr Pat Zilwa Retires 30 Years With Bank (From our own correpondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 28. Tomorrow sees the conclusion of Mr Pat Zilwa's long and honourable service with the Chartered Bank in Kuala Lumpur. For over twenty-six years has he been on the bank's staff in the Federal Capital, rising to the position of Chief Clerk, and his earlier service in Colombo makes a total of over thirty years. Now he is retiring - and, with characteristic energy, starting a business of his own. A notable feature of his life here has been his enthusiasm for public work, usually in capacities calling for great organising ability, and much sacrifice of time. It has been rewarded by his appointment as a Justice of the Peace and the confernment upon him of the Malayan Certificate of Honour. As indicating its extent, a summary of his services may be given. War Work. Though a Ceylonese himself, at the outbreak of the Great War he organised the Indian Relief War Fund in Selangor, being the hon. secretary. A sum of nearly a hundred thousand rupees was raised, and remitted to the Viceroy for the assistance of wounded Indian soldiers and their dependants. He also assembled a body of men locally and offered it for the purpose of local defence, a service which earned him an official expression of thanks from the Government. Since then he has been actively associated with such events as "Our Day" celebrations, the Peace celebrations, the entertainment of the crew of H.M.S. Malaya, and the visits of the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Gloucester. He has been on the Poppy Day Committee since its inception, and has organized bazaars, fetes, football matches, boxing tournaments and other events in aid of various charities. He has also been mainly responsible for the arrangements for a number of public functions, such as receptions or farewells to High Commissioners, Chief Secretaries, and other prominent personages. Flood Relief. Following the disastrous inundations of December, 1926, he was hon. secretary of and a tremendous worker for the Malayan Flood Relief Fund, for which over $400,000 was collected - and incidentally I learn that htere remains a balance in hand for which suitable use may soon be found. Here are a few of his honorary appointments; Visiting Justice of the Prisons, Assessor of the Supreme Court, trustee of The Chartered Bank (F.M.S.) Provident Fund, chairman of the F.M.S. Benevlopment Association, president of the Selangor Recreation Club, vice-president of the Selangor Boy Scouts' Association, hon. treasurer of the Kuala Lumpur Jubilee Fund, hon. secretary of the Malayan Flood Relief Fund, member of the St. Mary's Church Committee, member of the executive committees of the Selangor Asiatic Unemployment Fund, the King George V Memorial Jubilee Fund, the Malayan Agri-Horticultural Association and the Selangor Poppy Day Fund, member of the committee of the Selangor Boxing Association, hon. steward of the Selangor Turf Club, and member of the Community Service Committee of the Kulala Lumpur Rotary Club. Respected By All. Among other offices which he has held in the past may be mentioned those of Chairman of the Mercantile Cooperative Thrift and Loan Society, Ltd, vice-president of the Mutual Provident Fund, hon. treasurer of the Kuala Lumpur Rotary Club, hon. treasuer of the St. Mary's School, hon. secretary of the F.M.S. Benefit Society, hon. secretary and treasurer of the Selangor Boxing Association, and hon, secretary of the Indian War Relef Fund. Such a record is immensely creditable, and rivalled by few public men. Mr. Zilwa has by his great and capable service earned the true respect of all communities in Kuala Lumpur. Unquote. An extremely rare item of colonial insignia, and of considerable Malaysian interest Condition: EF

Badge of the Certificate of Honour. EIIR issue, for the Crown Colony of \'Seychelles\'. A type II \'Seychelles\' breast badge 1965-1976 Important: This badge type was only awarded between 1965-1976 in which latter year the award became obsolete when Seychelles gained its Independence and became the Republic of the Seychelles - Maker: Royal Mint - Metal: Silver Gilt - Designer: Mr. Arthur James John Ayres, F.R.B.S. - Dimensions: 36mm - Weight: 26g The Indian Ocean Crown Colony of Seychelles, only awarded the insignia of the \'Badges of the Certificate of Honour\' between 1955 to 1976. Prior to 1955, Seychelles had not been a participating Colony to the Certificate of Honour Scheme. The award became obsolete in the Seychelles in 1976, in which year Seychelles gained its \'Independence\' and became Republic of the Seychelles. During it\'s short existence - and uncommonly for awards only issued during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II - two different types of badges were awarded, firstly the issue with reverse design by Mr E. Carter Preston, that was issued 1955-1965, and secondly the issue with reverse design by Mr. A.J. J. Ayres, F.R.B.S., that was awarded 1965-1976 Reference annual Royal Mint Report, issue dated 1955, which includes an illustration of the reverse design of the Seychelles award; Quote, Two further territories, Mauritius and Seychelle notified their desire to participate in the Badge of Honour scheme. These badges which accompany certificates of honour for local dignitaries, bear her majesty\'s crowned effigy on the obverse, and a design representative of the territory on the reverse Unquote. Reference the annual Royal Mint Report, issue dated 1965, for an illustration of the second type reverse design of the Seychelles reward: Quote, A new reverse design for this badge, based on the redesigned Crest f the Colony, was modelled by Mr. A.J.J. Ayres, F.R.B.S. - The design shows in the foreground a palm or coco-de-mer and a giant tortoise, and in the background a sailing ship, representing the type of schooner, which plys between the islands, together with part of the landscape, together with part of the landscape of the harbour of Victoria. The surrounding inscription reads \'Seychelles\' \'Finis. Coronat. Opus.\' Unquote. All British colonial era decorations, awards and medals, awarded for Seychelles service are extremely rare on the market (there was never any Efficiency Medals or Decorations with bar \'Seychelles\' struck or issued) An excessively rare - and beautifully designed - item of Colonial insignia, and thus far the only recorded example brought to sale on the medal market Condition: Minor marks, otherwise about EF

Bahamas Police: EIIR large chromed senior officers helmet plate This Colonial Police badge retaining the original long slider fitting to reverse Condition: GVF

Bahamas Police: Large King George era gilding metal Helmet Plate This large Colonial Police helmet plate badge retains 2 x original lug fittings East and West on reverse Condition: VF

Bahawalpur (Princely State). Bahawalpur-Pakistan Alliance Medal, 1947 The medal - the last to be instituted in the Princely State of Bahawalpur - was instituted by Nawab Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan V Abbasi, in commemoration of the accession of Bahawalpur State to the Dominion of Pakistan that took place on 5 October 1947 By population, the Princely State of Bahawalpur was the largest of the pre-independence Princely States to accede allegiance to Pakistan in 1947 The medal fitted with a good clean long length of the correct medal riband Condition: About EF

Bahawalpur (Princely State). War Medal 1939-1945 Awarded to personnel of the Bahawalpur State Forces for service during the 1939-45 War This medal together with the Victory Star 1945 - were the last campaign medals to be instituted in the Princely State of Bahawalpur Bahawalpur Army 1939-1945: At the outbreak of the Second World War, the Bahawalpur Army had a reported strength of 1,122 \'All-Ranks\', comprising 36 in the Body Guard, 730 in the 1st Infantry and 356 in the 2nd Infantry. In March 1941, the 1st Bahawalpur Infantry (Sadiq Battalion) was shipped to Malaya to protect airfields in the north of the country. Following the outbreak of the Pacific War on 8 December 1941, and the subsequent Japanese invasion of Malaya, the \'Sadiq\' battalion fought throughout the Malaya campaign, culminating in the surrender of Singapore Colony on, 15 February 1942. For their collective services in the ill-fated Malaya campaign, the1st Bahawalpur Infantry (Sadiq Battalion) were awarded the below \'Imperial\' Battle Honours - Johore - Singapore Island - Malaya 1941-42 The following British awards were made to individuals - 1 x George Cross - 1 x Order of British India - 4 x Mentions-in-Despatches With the exception of those members of 1st Bahawalpur Infantry (Sadiq Battalion) that later joined the Japanese sponsored Indian National Army, all those who had \'remained loyal to their salt\', during and after the Malay campaign were entitled to receive the following British campaign medals - in addition to their Bahawalpur awards - The 1939-1945 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal (6 months service in theatre prior to 8 December 1941) - War Medal 1st Bahawalpur Infantry (Sadiq Battalion) was the only \'fighting arms\' of the Bahawalpur Army to experience overseas combat during the Second World War. However, Bahawalpur contributed considerable resources to increasing the size of it\'s military forces 1939-1945, to the extent that by 1945 the Bahawalpur Army numbered 2,911 \'All-Ranks\', and had during the war raised a number of additional infantry and support-arms units, many of which served outside of Bahawalpur in British India. In addition to the troops that served in the Bahawalpur Army, it is reported that more then 10,000 men from Bahawalpur were recruited directly into the British Indian Army & other armed services The medal fitted with a good clean long length of medal riband Condition: About EF

Bahawalpur (Princely State): 1939-1945 Victory Star The medal fitted with a good clean clean length of the correct issue riband The medal was instituted by Nawab Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan V Abbasi in 1945 to commemorate the Allied victory over the Axis powers. The Bronze Star is awarded to members of the Bahawalpur State Forces in recognition of overseas service provided during the Second World War. The Obverse centre of the star has the legend \'Victory 1939-45\', in Urdu script The Princely State of Bahawalpur was the first - and largest - Princely State to accede to Pakistan, which it did on, 5 October 1947 Condition: About EF

Bahawalpur (Princely State): Installation Medal 1924. 3rd Class Bronze issue The medal fitted with length of original silk riband The medal commemorates the installation with full ruling powers of Nawab Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan V Abbasi, as the 'Nawab' of Bahawalpur State In the wake of the Independenc eof India and Pakistan, August 1947, the Princely State of Bahawalpur aceded to Pakistan Condition: GVF

Bahawalpur State (Pre 1947 Indian Princely State): North West Frontier Medal 1914-1919 (Palan-Maker Allah Ditta, Bahwlpr. Transt. Cps.) Note: The recipient held the appointment of 'Palan-Maker' (Palanquin Maker) while serving with the Bahawalpur Transport Corps Palanquins were adapted as carriers in various styles, and harnessed to beasts of burden (Mules, Camels) for carriage of wounded & infirm personnel A scarce seen 'Appointment / Trade' The medal fitted with a good length of clean original silk riband - and scarce seen complete with the correct ordnance riband Condition: About EF

Bahawalpur State (Princely State): North West Frontier Medal 1914-1919 (588. Lce-Silr, Sardara. Bahwlpr. Transt. Cps.) Note: The recipient held the appointment of Lance-Sillidar (Lance-Corporal) while serving with the Bahawalpur Transport Corps The Princely State of Bahawalpur was the first - and largest - Princely State to accede to Pakistan, which it die on 5 October 1947 The medal fitted with a good bright length of medal riband - and scarce thus seen Condition: VF

Bahawalpur: Medal For Bravery (Shujaat Medal) The badge is silver gilt and enamel Reverse with United Kingdom silver hall-marks No riband Condition: About GVF

Bahrain: Gulf War Medal 1991 Medal complete with fitted brooch bar on riband Condition: EF

Bahrain: Military Duty Medal (Wisam al-Wajib al-'Askari) The top reverse of medal riband fitted with a pin-back brooch bar 'as issued and as worn' Condition: EF

Baltic Medal (1854-1855) Un-named as issued A choice example, with firm claw & swivel suspension that has never been messed around with. The medal attractively toned & retaining an original long length of silk riband Condition: EF

Baltic Medal 1854 Un-named as issued, and further enhanced by the medal being fitted with a good length of original clean silk riband Condition: GVF

Baltic Medal 1854 Un-named as issued example to personnel of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Condition: About VF

Baltic Medal 1854 An un-named as issued example to personnel of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Condition: VF

Baltic Medal 1854 (3 Wm. Exinor.R.M) Note: Naming is contemporary engraved in serif letters Important: Medal entitlement ? Fifer, Royal Marines ?H.M.S. Conflict? is confirmed per the corresponding medal roll (Ref ADM 171/20) William Exinor was the son of Sergeant William Exinor of the Royal Marines and his wife Harriet Exinor. William was a native of East Stonehouse, Devon, England, where he was born sometime in the third quarter of 1839. William, like his father before him, enlisted into his father?s corps, the Royal Marines sometime in 1853, at the tender age of only 13 years. During the Baltic Campaign of 1854, William, still only a ?Boy? is confirmed as holding the appointment of ?Fifer? while serving aboard H.M.S. Conflict, the medal roll showing that the medal was sent to Head Quarters, Plymouth, on 25 March 1857 William?s service records held at The National Archives indicate that he was was discharged as a ?Lunatic? sometime in 1863. Sadly, William, may never have recovered from his ?Lunacy?, as the National Census for England & Wales of 1881, records him then as being resident at the Royal Naval Hospital, Great Yarmouth, England, described as a ?Lunatic? patient (and having been born at Valetta, Malta?). William Exinor, late Royal Marines, is recorded as having died at Yarmouth sometime in the first quarter of 1912 Condition: Medal plugged at 12 O?clock & claw refixed VF

Baltic Medal 1854-1855 Un-named as issued to personnel of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Fitted with a good clean long length of medal ribbon Condition: GVF

Baltic Medal 1854-1855 Un-named as issued A choice example, with firm claw & swivel suspension that has never been messed around with. The medal attractively toned Condition: EF

Baltic Medal 1854-55 Un-named as issued to Naval personnel Condition: Toned GVF

Baltic Medal 1854-55 Un-named as issued to personnel of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Fitted with length of contemporary watered silk weave ribbon Condition: Toned GVF

Battle for Hong Kong & Lisbon Maru Hellship Casualty group of 3: Sapper Alfred Llelwyn Thomas, 22 (Fortress) Company Royal Engineers The group comprises: - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp (1872659 Spr A L Thomas R E) - The Pacific Star. No clasp (1872659 Spr A L Thomas R E) - War Medal (1872659 Spr. A. L. Thomas R E) The medals all fitted with their original silk ribbons (these with minor soiling) Note: The medals are all contemporary engraved by the \'Next of Kin\' Alfred Llewelwyn Thomas, son of Alfred Thomas & Margaret Thomas was a native of Ebbw-Vale, Wales, United Kingdom, where he was born on 17 January 1916. Alfred was serving as a Sapper in 22nd (Fortress Company) Royal Engineers, when he was captured at Hong Kong Colony on Christmas Day 1941. He is confirmed being held as a Far East Prioner of War in Hong Kong in 1942, and had the misfortune to be transported on the requisitioned N.Y.K. freighter S.S. Lisbon Maru, for destination Japan, on which ship he sailed from Hong Kong in September 1942. En-route on evening 1/2 October 1942, the ship was attacked, torpedoed and sunk by a United States Navy submarine. Sapper Thomas was one of the many hundreds of British Army personnel who were killed at the sinking..... At the time of the death of Sapper Thomas, his parents were living at: 39 Stanfield Street Ebbe-Vale C.W.M. Monmouthshire Wales Some minor soiling on reverse of the original silk ribands Condition: EF

Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916: Positively attributed \'Kriegsmarine\' shell shrapnel, retrieved from the Battleship H.M.S. Malaya, and presented to Surgeon Lieutenant Duncan Lorimer, O.B.E., R.N.V.R. The steel shrapnel held by solid rod wire, to an ebony / tropical hardwood plinth (a/f), with silver plated contemporary engraved plaque on three lines \'H.M.S. Malaya / May 31st 1916 / Jutland\' rivetted to plinth Height: Approx 7.5cm Width: Base of plinth is 11.75cm Weight: 582g Shrapnel Metal: The dimensions of the irregular metal is approx: 8.25cm (L) / 6.10cm (W) / 4.10cm (H) H.M.S. Malaya was built by Sir W. G. Armstrong Whitworth and Company at High Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, and launched in March 1915 (and commissioned in February 1916). She was named in honour of the Federated Malay States in British Malaya, whose government funded and paid for her construction. She served in Rear-Admiral Hugh Evan-Thomas\'s 5th Battle Squadron of the Grand Fleet Malaya took part in the Battle of Jutland, on 31 May 1916, where she was hit eight times and took major damage and heavy crew casualties. A total of 65 men died, in the battle or later of their injuries. Among the wounded was Able Seaman Willie Vicarage, notable as one of the first men to receive facial reconstruction using plastic surgery and the first to receive radical reconstruction via the \"tubed pedicule\" technique pioneered by Sir Harold Gillies. Uniquely among the ships at the battle, HMS Malaya flew the red-white-black-yellow ensign of the Federated Malay States HMS Malaya at Jutland: Malaya was the only ship of the Royal Navy to fly the flag of the Federated Malay Stars as its ensign during the great naval battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916. Early in the battle it engaged with other ships four German Battleships, viz \'Derfflinger,\' \'Konig\', \'Grosser Kurfurst\' & \'Markgraf\'. Malaya is reported to have been hit eight times, including by seven 12\" shells, it recieved two holes below the water line and a one of the ship\'s 6\" battery\'s was destroyed. In total, 63 men personnel were killed and another 68 injured. Later in the battle HMS Malaya is redited with sinking, with all hands, the German Destroyer (Torpedo Boat) S-35. Malaya fired a total of 215 x 15\" shells in the battle. The Malaya went for repair after the battle and returned to the fleet on 24th June 1916. Amongst the British battleships that were not sunk at Jutland, Malaya is recorded as being the Battleship that took more hits, and suffered more damage than any other British Battleship A rare item of \'Kriegsmarine\' ordnance & positively attributed, to the Battleship \'Malaya\', that is recorded to have suffered the largest number of casualties, and direct hits upon a British \'Battleship not sunk at the greatest naval battle of the Great War Important: The sale is for the shrapnel & plinth only - the medals are not included in the sale, and images are just here included in the listing for reference / illustrative purposes The plinth commensurate with age a/f. The base of plinth with 8cm damage to edge - see image of reverse of plinth attached Due to weight and customs restrictions this item might not be suitable for international purchasers. Foreign buyers should first consult us before placing an order Condition: VF

Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Regiment: King\'s Crown white metal cap badge Important: This w/m metal badge was worn in India & Burma (1942-1944) by a former 'Chindit', who served with 1st Battalion Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Regiment during the Burma Campaign The badge 'sans' slider fitting As-worn by other-ranks of the Territorial Force & Territorial Army soldiers of the Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Regiment in both World Wars Condition: VF

Belgium (Colonial): Commemorative Medal for the Congo 1879-1908 (M?daille Comm?morative du Congo / Herinneringsmedaille voor Congo 1879-1908) An attractive gilt medal award to veterans of the colonization of the Congo, who served in the Congo Free State between 1879-1908 The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin as-worn in the Belgian style Condition: GVF

Belgium (Colonial): Medal for the 50th Anniversary of the Belgian Congo (Medaille du Cinquantenaire du Congo Belge 1908-1958/ Medaille voor de Vijftigste Verjaardag van Belgisch Congo 1908-1958) A scarce issue colonial medal to find on the market Condition: EF

Belgium (Colonial): Medal for the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Belgian Congo (M?daille du Cinquantenaire du Congo Belge 1908-1958/ Medaille voor de Vijftigste Verjaardag van Belgisch Congo 1908-1958) A scarce issue colonial medal to find on the market Condition: GVF

Belgium (Congo Free State): Order of Leopold II. Commander 3rd Class neck badge. 1st type obverse 1900-1908 A gilt and enamel later struck 'specimen' The 1st type of this otherwise extremely rare insignia was only awarded circa 1900-1908 (and only in Commander grade from 1903), during the end years of the notoriously corrupt and excessive 'Congo Free State'. The obverse of the insignia having a shield incorporating the crest of the 'Congo Free State' Prior to 1908, the Order of Leopold II was exclsuively an award used by King Leopold II to reward services to those employed in the service of the 'Congo Free State'. This order only became incorporated as a Belgian national order in 1908, in which year Belgium formally annexed the infamous 'Congo Free State' and took over its administration on November 15, 1908, when the territory - formerly the personal domain of King Leopold II (who had ruled the Congo Free State as King-Sovereign (Roi-Souverain)) became known as Belgian Congo A scarce opportunity to obtain a specimen of an extremely rare 'Colonial' order Condition: EF

Belgium (Empire): Veterans of Leopold II 1865-1909 Cross of Honour. 1st Class \'Gilt; issue Worn by veterans of the Belgian Armed Forces who had served during the reign of King Leopold II - and most closely associated with those who had served overseas in the King\'s overseas colonies in Congo - also referred to as the Belgian Congo Condition: EF

Belgium (Miniature Medal): Civic Decoration 1940-1945. 1st Class Cross with clasp 1940-1945 (D?coration Civique 1940-1945, Croix de 1 Classe avec barrette 1940-1945 / Burgerlijke Decoratie 1940-1945, Kruis 1 Klasse, met 1940-1945 The insignia, with 'King Leopold' reverse cycpher, and is fitted with 'Second World War' issue silk riband Instituted by the Government in Exile in London on, 21 July 1944, as an award in five class (2 x decorations and 3 x medals) specifically as a reward for distinguished and meritorious wartime service in the period 1940-1945 Condition: About EF

Belgium (Miniature Medal): Order of Leopold II. 5th Class Knights Badge with uni-lingual (1915-1951) French language obverse legend. With silvered palm 'A' palm emblem on the silk riband The letter 'A' on the palm denotes an award during reign of King Albert A silvered and enamel item of insignia of the type awarded during the Great War 1914-1918 Condition: GVF

Belgium (Miniature Medal): War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre 1940-45) Condition: About EF

Belgium Miniature Medal: Civil Decoration. 1st type. 1st Class, gilt and enamel The medal mounted with the ?Long Service? type ribbon as awarded to members of the Civil Service, Civic Administration Services and nominated foreign nationals Condition: EF

Belgium Miniature Medal: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 4 x 'Palms' citation emblems The medal with reverse cypher 'A', for King Albert Each of the bronze 'Palms' indicates the award of a 'Citation' awarded at 'Army' level Condition: GVF

Belgium Miniature Medal: Order of Leopold (Ordre Du Leopold 'Chevalier'). Civil Division. 5th Class 'Knight' breast badge The uni-lingual obverse legend was the type of insignia awarded in both World Wars, of the type frequently awarded to British and British Empire Diplomats, Administrators and Military Officers Condition: GVF

Belgium Miniature Medal: Order of Leopold (Ordre Du Leopold 'Chevalier'). Military Division (Crossed Swords suspension). 5th Class 'Knight' breast badge The uni-lingual obverse legend was the type of insignia awarded in both World Wars, of the type frequently awarded to British and British Empire, military and naval officers Condition: GVF

Belgium Miniature Medal: Order of Leopold II (Ordre Du Leopold II 'Chevalier'). 5th Class ?Knights? breast badge.Unilingual (pre-1951) 'French' language legend The uni-lingual obverse legend was the type of insignia awarded in both World Wars, of the type frequently awarded to British and British Empire Officers The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: GVF

Belgium Miniature Medal: Order of Leopold II (Ordre Du Leopold II 'Chevalier'). 5th Class ?Knights? breast badge.Unilingual (pre-1951) 'French' language legend with 'Crossed Swords' emblem The uni-lingual obverse legend was the type of insignia awarded in both World Wars, of the type frequently awarded to British and British Empire Officers Note: The silver 'Crossed Swords' emblem was instituted by Royal Decree of 14 February 1939, for qualifying award on all national orders of Belgium. It is a reward for Belgian Military veterans in recognition of the number of personal titles / citations the recipient accumulated during their service, for example number of citations, decorations earned, front-line service, years of service, periods of captivity etc. The 'Swords' were awarded for 6 x titles earned Condition: GVF

Belgium Miniature Medal: Order of Leopold II (Ordre Du Leopold II 'Chevalier'). 5th Class ?Knights? breast badge.Unilingual (pre-1951) 'French' language legend. With silver 'Palm' emblem with cypher 'A' The uni-lingual obverse legend was the type of insignia awarded in both World Wars, of the type frequently awarded to British and British Empire Officers Note: Palms were awarded to denote that the award was for an act of bravery or distinguished during War. The silver 'Palm' with cypher 'A', denotes an award during the reign of King Albert, who was the King of the Belgians during the Great War Condition: GVF

Belgium Miniature Medal: Order of Leopold. 5th Class ?Knights? breast badge.Unilingual (pre1951) 'French' language legend A silver and enamel item of insignia Condition: About EF

Belgium Miniature Medal: Order of the Crown. 4th Class 'Officer' breast badge (Order De La Couronne 'Officier') With silk rosette on riband, denoting a 4th Class award The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium Miniature Medal: Order of the Crown. 5th Class 'Knights' breast badge (Order De La Couronne) The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: About EF

Belgium Miniature Medal: Order of the Crown. 5th Class 'Knights' breast badge (Order De La Couronne) This is a contemporary Great Wae era, British made, silver, gilt and enamel strike of larger dimensions and with original wider (approx 17mm) long length of silk riband Condition: About EF

Belgium Miniature Medal: Order of the Crown: 5th Class 'Knights' breast badge Silver & enamel Condition: About

Belgium Miniature Medal: Order of the Crown: 5th Class 'Knights' breast badge Silver & enamel Condition: About EF

Belgium Miniature Medal: Prisoner of War Medal 1940-1945 (Medaille Du Prisonnier De Guerre 1940-1945). With 4 x 'POW Chevrons' emblem Note: Each chevron denotes a period of 12 months captivity The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium Miniature Medal: War medal 1940-1945 (Medaille Commemorative De La Guerre 1940-1945). With 'Crossed Sabres' emblem & 5 x 'POW Chevrons' emblem The 'Crossed Sabres' emblem was originally instituted to denote active service during the 1940 campaign Each POW chevron denotes a period of 12 months spent in captivity as a Prisoner of War Condition: EF

Belgium Order of Leopold II. 3rd Class 'Commander' neck badge. With post 1951 'Bi-lingua'l legend Type of insignia awarded post 1951 The Order of Leopold II is the 5th ranked national order in the Belgian order of precedence. It was established in 1900 The insignia fitted with full length cravat riband with ties Condition: EF

Belgium Order of the Crown: 4th Class ?Officers? breast badge. The riband fitted with silk rosette The badge in gilt and enamel With Belgian style two-pronged mounting pin attached to reverse of riband Condition: Minor blemishes to obverse enamel GVF

Belgium Order of the Crown: 5th Class breast badge. The riband fitted with clasp 'Coree-Korea' - denoting recipients service during the Korean War - and 'Crossed Swords' emblem The medal in gilt and enamel With Belgian style two-pronged mounting pin attached to reverse of riband Condition: GVF

Belgium: War Cross 1954 (Croix De Guerre 1954) The Instituted on 3 April 1954 Condition: EF

Belgium: 2 x Belgian ordnance type medal mounting bars in gilt metal Each bar with rod \'boule\' roller pin to reverse Each bar of length to mount 4 x full-size medals in the swing style Condition: EF

Belgium: A comprehensive unattributed Belgian \'Military & Armed Resistance\' Second World War era distinguished service & campaign medal group of 7 The medal group comprises: - Order of the Crown: 4th class \'Officer\'. With silvered \'Palm\' & silk rosette - Military Cross (Croix Militaire / Militaire Kruis). 1st Class. With silk rosette - Resistance Medal 1940-1945 (Medaille de la Rsistance) - Volunteers Medal 1940-1945 (Medaille du Volontaire 1940- 45) - Combat Volunteers Medal 1952. With clasp \'Pugnator\' (Fighter) - Commemorative Medal 1940-1945. With \'Crossed Sabres\' emblem - Military Combatants Cross 1940-45 (Combattant Militaire de la Guerre) The group mounted in the swing-style and as-worn in the correct Belgian order of precedence. The medals suspended from a traditional bronze gilt mounting bar A very fine combination of awards denoting service to a Belgian national who, as a volunteer, served variously with the Belgian Armed Forces and the Armed Belgian Resistance at different times during the Second World War. The Combatants Cross was only awarded to those who served overseas from Belgium for part of the war in the United Kingdom, and who subsequently volunteered to serve his country for a second time as a military fighter in 1952 (Cold War era) Condition: About EF

Belgium: A confirmed & documented Second World War female \'Resistance\' volunteers medal pair: Melanie Beatrix Louise Poncelet, \'Secrete Armee\' (Secret Army) Group. Belgian Resistance - Resistance Medal 1940-1945 (dated 1 March 1950) - Medal of the Combatant War Volunteer (dated 6 November 1969) Sold together with below original named and dated ephemera: - Award diploma for Resistance Medal 1940-45 - Award diploma for Medal of the Combatant War Volunteer - Letter from Ministry of Pensions dated 13 November 1967 - Card from Ministry of Pensions dated 13 December 1967 The female recipient was Melanie Beatrix Louise Poncelot, and a confirmed member of the Belgian Resistance. Poncelet was the recipients maiden name, and after marriage she became Madame Delsaux-Poncelet, her husband's surname being Delsaux. Melanie Beatrix Louise Poncelot was a native of Mesnil Eglise, located in Namur, Belgium. where she was born on, 21 June 1903 During the Second World War, and the Nazi Occupation of Belgium, Melanie is confirmed as having served as a 'Resistant' (member of the resistance) with the 'Secrete Armee' (Secret Army), the largest of the Belgian Resistance groups between 1 September 1941 through 9 September 1944 - more then 3 years service The inclusion of the Medal of the Combatant War Volunteer indicates that Melanie had volunteered and served under-fire as a volunteer 'Resistant' during the Second World War The Pensions Letters in French language were addressed to Madame Melanie Delsaux-Poncelet residing at, Rue le Massinet 338, Gedinne, Belgium The ribands on the 2 x medals fitted with two-pronged mounting pins, or 'epingles' as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: Medals EF

Belgium: A documented \'Order of the Crown\' Lot to a former Teenage Resistance Fighter: Capitaine-Commandant Georges Oger Joseph Rose, Corps of Engineers, Belgian Army late \'Secret Army\' - Order of Crown. Officers breast badge. With silk rosette on riband The Order contained in its hinged case of issue, this with gilt 'Crown' on lid & with retailers label on reverse of case. in case of issue Sold with below following original and copied ephemera A). Original Award Diploma for Order of the Crown. Named and dated (Capitaine Georges Oger Joseph Rose, dated 8 July 1969) B). Original Award Diploma for the Military Cross (Croix Militaire). Named & dated (Capitaine-Commandant Georges Oger Joseph Rose, dated 8 July 1969 c). Original 'Attestation' from Ministry of National Defence, confirming that Monsieur Georges O.J. Rose, served for 7 x months with the 'SECRET ARMY' resistance group between, 1 April 1944 to 14 October 1944 D). Original 'Armee Secret' (Secret Army) Carte D'Affile with details in French language E). Original Belgian Army Officers ID Card, to Commandant Rose of the Belgian Army Corps of Engineers dated 1967 F). Photocopy of the recipients 'Service Card' with service details and medals enumerated including the 'Resistance' Medal A superb lot, to a former teenage 'Resistance Fighter' who later served as a Captain in the Belgian Army Corps of Engineers Condition: The Order EF

Belgium: A female Spanish Civil War, Second World War Resistant, and Political Prisoner of Ravensbruk Concentration Camp medal group of 5 with archive: Marie Jose Emilie Bocca The Belgian group comprises: - Order of Leopold II. 5th Class \'French\' legend with \'Palm\' - Cross of War. 1940-1945 issue with \'L\' cypher bronze \'Palm\' - Political Prisoners Cross 1940-145. With silver 3 x \'Stars\' bar - Resistance Medal 1940-1945 - Commemorative Medal 1940-45. With \'Crossed Swords\' emblem The medals all mounted suspended from stitched silk ribands on gilt mounting bar, and as worn in the Belgian style. Sold together with large archive of original documentation and letters of attestation (estimate approx 75+ pages) including but not restricted to: - Original brevet for Order of Leopold II & Croix De Guerre - Original named and dated award brevet for Political Prisoners Cross - Original named and dated award brevet for Resistance Medal - Original named & dated brevet for Commemorative Medal A superb - and very complete - medal group to a female \'Resistant\'. Condition: The Order of Lepold with some minor enamel wear to \'legend\' otherwise GVF Condition: GVF

Belgium: A most desirable \'Teenager Resistance Fighter\' documented Second World War \'Combat\' medal group of 3: Monsieur Maurice Henri Theophile Hick, Belgian Resistance - Resistance Medal 1940-1945 (dated 1 March 1950) - War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 with crossed 'Sabres' - Medal of Combatant War Volunteer. With combat clasp '1940-45' All medals fitted with two-pronged mounting pins, or 'epingles', as worn in the traditional Belgian style Sold together with below original named and dated ephemera: - Award diploma for Medal of the Combatant War Volunteer with silver clasp '1940-1945' - Card of Services for Combattants of the War 1940-1945 (with 1st two medals enumerated therein) - With handwritten card listing units and services of recipient Maurice Henri Theophile Hick, was a native of Cerexhe-Heuseux, Belgium, where he was born on 26 May 1925. His impressive Second World War resistance services in order were: - 1941: Member of the Presse Clandestine (Clandestine Press). At which time he was only 16 years of age - 1941-1943: Member of Front de la Independence (Independence Front), or F.I. - 1944: Member of Resistant Armee (Armee de la Liberation). The Armee de la Liberation was merged with the Secret Army in September 1944 A superb ensemble of medals and documents to a courageous Belgian teenager - and patriot! Condition: Medals EF

Belgium: A positively attributed Great War 'Deportees Cross' medal pair: Mr. Georges Wattiez, late President of the Association of Deportees 1914-1918 - Medal of the Order of Leopold II. 1st Class 'Gold' (gilt). French language legend - Deportees Cross 1914-1918 (Croix des Deportee 1914-1918) Sold together with; - Death Card of recipeint. In French language with photograph of recipient. The card showing medal entitleent on obverse, and recipient biography on reverse Georges Wattiez was born in Belgium on 6 March 1879, and died on 2 May 1939. During the partial enemy occupatin of Belgium 1914-1918, Georges was deported to Munster, Germany, where inspite of ill-health, he was detained and only repatriated after the Armistice in November 1918. Post War he became President of the Association of Deportees 1914-1918, for which services he was decorated with the 1st Class Medal of the Order of Leopold II, which together with his Deportees Cross, was his full medal entitlement, as recorded on the accompanying 'Death Card' The original silk riband on each medal fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: About EF

Belgium: Abyssinia Medal 1940-1941 Condition: EF

Belgium: Africa Campaign Medal 1940-45. This with 2 x clasps 'Birmanie' & 'Madagascar' on riband Condition: EF

Belgium: Africa Campaign Medal 1940-45. With 2 x clasps 'Nigerie' 'Moyen Orient' Awarded to Belgian personnel, European & African who served with 'Force Publique' (The Belgian Colonial military forces) for war service in Africa, the Middle East and in Burma during the Second World War The clasp 'Nigeria' was awarded for 3 months service in the Middle-East, including Egypt, Palestine, Tripolitania and Anglo-Egyptain Sudan between 1942-1943 The clasp 'Moyen-Orient' was awarded for 6 months service in the Middle-East, including Egypt, Palestine, Tripolitania and Anglo-Egyptain Sudan between 1942-1943 Note: After the fall of Belgium, the Belgian Government in Exile in London placed their overseas forces in Congo and neighbouring territories at the disposal of their British Allies. Troops form 'Force Publique' served in Nigeria (they helped construct, maintain and patrol an overland supply route from Nigeria, through Sudan to Egypt) Somaliland, Abyssinia, Egypt, Sudan, Palestine, Madagascar, and a medical field clearance unit served as far as Burma Condition: GVF

Belgium: Africa Campaign Medal 1940-45. With clasp \'Moyen Orient\' Awarded to Belgian personnel, European & African who served with 'Force Publique' (The Belgian Colonial military forces) for war service in Africa, the Middle East and in Burma during the Second World War The clasp 'Nigeria' The clasp 'Moyen-Orient' was awarded for 6 months service in the Middle-East, including Egypt, Palestine, Tripolitania and Anglo-Egyptain Sudan between 1942-1943 Note: After the fall of Belgium, the Belgian Government in Exile in London placed their overseas forces in Congo and neighbouring territories at the disposal of their British Allies. Troops form 'Force Publique' served in Nigeria (they helped construct, maintain and patrol an overland supply route from Nigeria, through Sudan to Egypt) Somaliland, Abyssinia, Egypt, Sudan, Palestine, Madagascar, and a medical field clearance unit served as far as Burma Condition: GVF

Belgium: Africa Campaign Medal 1940-45. With clasp \'Moyen-Orient\' Awarded to Belgian personnel, European & African who served with \'Force Publique\' (The Belgian Colonial military forces) for war service in Africa, the Middle East and in Burma during the Second World War The clasp \'Moyen-Orient\' was awarded for 6 months service in the Middle-East, including Egypt, Palestine, Tripolitania and Anglo-Egyptain Sudan between 1942-1943 Note: After the fall of Belgium, the Belgian Government in Exile in London placed their overseas forces in Congo and neighbouring territories at the disposal of their British Allies. Troops form \'Force Publique\' served in Nigeria (they helped construct, maintain and patrol an overland supply route from Nigeria, through Sudan to Egypt) Somaliland, Abyssinia, Egypt, Sudan, Palestine, Madagascar, and a medical field clearance unit served as far as Burma The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: GVF

Belgium: Africa Campaign Medal 1940-45. With clasp \'Nigerie\' Awarded to Belgian personnel, European & African who served with 'Force Publique' (The Belgian Colonial military forces) for war service in Africa, the Middle East and in Burma during the Second World War The clasp 'Nigeria' was awarded for 3 months service in the Middle-East, including Egypt, Palestine, Tripolitania and Anglo-Egyptain Sudan between 1942-1943 The clasp 'Moyen-Orient' was awarded for 6 months service in the Middle-East, including Egypt, Palestine, Tripolitania and Anglo-Egyptain Sudan between 1942-1943 Note: After the fall of Belgium, the Belgian Government in Exile in London placed their overseas forces in Congo and neighbouring territories at the disposal of their British Allies. Troops form 'Force Publique' served in Nigeria (they helped construct, maintain and patrol an overland supply route from Nigeria, through Sudan to Egypt) Somaliland, Abyssinia, Egypt, Sudan, Palestine, Madagascar, and a medical field clearance unit served as far as Burma The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the Belgian style Condition: GVF

Belgium: Africa Campaign Medal 1940-45. With clasp \'Nigerie\' Awarded to Belgian personnel, Europeans & Africans, who served with \'Force Publique\' (The Belgian Colonial military forces) for war service in Africa, the Middle East and in Burma during the Second World War The clasp \'Nigeria\' was awarded for 3 months service in the Middle-East, including Egypt, Palestine, Tripolitania and Anglo-Egyptain Sudan between 1942-1943 The clasp \'Moyen-Orient\' was awarded for 6 months service in the Middle-East, including Egypt, Palestine, Tripolitania and Anglo-Egyptain Sudan between 1942-1943 Note: After the fall of Belgium, the Belgian Government in Exile in London placed their overseas forces in Congo and neighbouring territories at the disposal of their British Allies. Troops form \'Force Publique\' served in Nigeria (they helped construct, maintain and patrol an overland supply route from Nigeria, through Sudan to Egypt) Somaliland, Abyssinia, Egypt, Sudan, Palestine, Madagascar, and a medical field clearance unit served as far as Burma The silk medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin (epingle) as worn in the Belgian style Condition: About EF

Belgium: Africa War Medal 1940-45 (Medaille Africaine De La Guerre 1940-1945). With 3 x clasps 'Moyen Orient' 'Madagascar' & 'Birmanie' The medal was instituted by decree of 30 January 1947, as an award to Belgian and African personnel serving primarily with 'Force Publique' and Belgian personnel attached to British armed services. The scope of the medal was not limited to Africa, but included service in Palestine, and in distant Burma (Birmanie) The only unit / formation of 'Force Publique' to qualify for these three clasps - and the only formation to serve as a unit in Burma, was 10th (Belgian Congo) Casualty Clearing Station, that served in Abyssinia, Somalia, North Africa (Egypt), Madagascar, and ended the war in Burma It is estimated that between 1941 and 1945 some 350 Congolese and 20 Belgians, under the command of Medical Colonel Thomas, worked together with the British medical services in Abyssinia, Somalia, Madagascar and Burma. In particular the unit was noteworthy for their value while serving with the Indian XXXIII Corps on the Upper Chindwin, where they were attached to the 11th (East Africa) Division. During the confusion inherent in jungle fighting, the Belgian medical unit found itself on one occasion in advance of the front line troops..... The 'Birmanie' clasp is rare Condition: About EF

Belgium: Africa War Medal 1940-45 (Medaille Africaine De La Guerre 1940-1945). No clasp The medal was instituted by decree of 30 January 1947, as an award to Belgian and African personnel serving primarily with 'Force Publique' and Belgian personnel attached to British armed services. The scope of the medal was not limited to Africa, but included service in Palestine, and in distant Burma (Birmanie) The only personnel to qualify for all 4 x clasps to this medal were those member of 'Force Publique', who served in Nigeria, and were subsequently members, and or attached in support of the 10th (Belgian Congo) Casualty Clearing Station, which unit, together with their support troops attached for security, transport and administration, later served in Abyssinia, Somalia, North Africa (Egypt), Madagascar, and ended the war in Burma It is estimated that between 1941 and 1945 some 350 Congolese and 20 Belgians, under the command of Medical Colonel Thomas, worked together with the British medical services in Abyssinia, Somalia, Madagascar and Burma. In particular the unit was noteworthy for their value while serving with the Indian XXXIII Corps on the Upper Chindwin, where they were attached to the 11th (East Africa) Division. During the confusion inherent in jungle fighting, the Belgian medical unit found itself on one occasion in advance of the front line troops..... The 'Madagascar' clasp is scarce and the 'Birmanie' clasp is rare on the market = a rare opportunity to buy the 'Full-House' of clasps awarded with this Belgian colonial war medal Condition: About EF

Belgium: Africa War Medal 1940-45 (Medaille Africaine De La Guerre 1940-1945). With 4 x clasps 'Nigerie' 'Moyen Orient' 'Madagascar' & 'Birmanie' Note: A mximum issue 4 clasp medal The medal was instituted by decree of 30 January 1947, as an award to Belgian and African personnel serving primarily with 'Force Publique' and Belgian personnel attached to British armed services. The scope of the medal was not limited to Africa, but included service in Palestine, and in distant Burma (Birmanie) The only personnel to qualify for all 4 x clasps to this medal were those member of 'Force Publique', who served in Nigeria, and were subsequently members, and or attached in support of the 10th (Belgian Congo) Casualty Clearing Station, which unit, together with their support troops attached for security, transport and administration, later served in Abyssinia, Somalia, North Africa (Egypt), Madagascar, and ended the war in Burma It is estimated that between 1941 and 1945 some 350 Congolese and 20 Belgians, under the command of Medical Colonel Thomas, worked together with the British medical services in Abyssinia, Somalia, Madagascar and Burma. In particular the unit was noteworthy for their value while serving with the Indian XXXIII Corps on the Upper Chindwin, where they were attached to the 11th (East Africa) Division. During the confusion inherent in jungle fighting, the Belgian medical unit found itself on one occasion in advance of the front line troops..... The 'Birmanie' clasp is rare Condition: About EF

Belgium: African Service Star. Second type post 1910. With 1 x further service class on riband and enamelled ?A? (King Albert) cypher obverse, and enamelled un-lingual 'French' language reverse A silvered and enamelled award Condition: GVF

Belgium: African Service Star. Second type post 1910. With 2 x further service clasps on riband and enamelled ?A? (King Albert) cypher obverse A silvered and enamelled award Condition: GVF

Belgium: African War Medal 1940-45. With 1 x clasp 'Nigerie' The clasp denotes at least 6 x months service in Nigeria Condition: About EF

Belgium: African War Medal 1940-45. With 2 x clasps 'Madagascar' & ' Birmanie' Condition: GVF

Belgium: Arab Campaign Medal 1892-1894 (M?daille de la Campagne Arabe 1892-1894 / Medaille van der Arabische Veldtocht 1892-1894) A later strike issue Awarded to Force Publique personnel, European and Native for service in suppressing Arab / Zanzibari Slavers in the North and North East of the Congo Free State, and the regions of Kasai, Kwango and Katanga. The campaigns lasted 1892-1894, before the mercenary forces of King Leopold were able to consolidate their hold, and ultimate commercial exploitation of the Congo Free State - a colonial territory that remained the personal possession of the Belgian monarch King Leopold II in the period 1895-1908. Prior to the Arab Campaign of 1892-1894, swathes of Congolese interior were ruled by Arab Zanzibari slavers and sultans, defacto self styled kings and warlords who - without exception - were coerced or defeated by use of mercenary force during the Arab Campagne 1892-1894. Foremost amongst the Arabs were the slaving gangs of Zanzibari strongman Tippu Tip (Hamad bin Muhammad bin Juma bin Rajab el Murjebi) who were prominent and had a strong presence in the eastern part of the territory in the modern-day Maniema, Tanganika and Ituri regions. The Zanzibari Arabs were linked to the Swahili coast via well developed overland routes through present day Uganda and Tanzania where they had established independent slave dealing fifedoms that continued to thrive through to the 1890's The last two surviving Belgian Officer veterans of the Arab Campaigns 1892-1894, were; Honorary Lieutenant of Artillery, Edgard Cerkel (born 1866) , who had served in the Congo from 1891, and who died in Belgium in 8 October 1957, and Honorary Colonel of Medicine, Joseph Meyers (born 1870) who died in Brussels, Belgium, in February 1963 An extremely rare medal to find in the market Condition: GVF

Belgium: Armed Resistance Medal 1940-1945 (Attributed to Louis Joseph Meinguet, Armee Secrete) Sold together with; - Original 'Attestation' from Office De La Resistance, Brussels on 5 May 1948 The recipient was a confirmed 'Resistance Fighter' serving with the 'Armee Secrete' (Secret Army) - the largest of the Belgian armed resistance groups. His attestation shows that he was a native of Mabompre, Belgium, where he was born on 25 November 1920. He is confirmed as having served with the Secret Army between 1 May 1944 to 11 October 1944. His period of service corresponds with the height of armed resistance activity in Belgium - the dates immediately preceding the Normandy invasion, and during the campaign for the liberation of Belgium in September 1944 The medal is mounted on a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' in the Belgian style. The 'Attestation' folded Condition: Medal GVF

Belgium: Belgian Army \'Marksman\' or Best Shot Medal This with a dated clasp \'1934\' on riband Condition: VF

Belgium: Belgian Army. 'Bronze Lion' brass metal cap badge. Circa 1940-1945 The cap badge was worn by troops of the Belgian Army in Exile The reverse of badge retaininign the two loop fittings as issued Condition: VF

Belgium: Belgian National Movement Medal 1940-1945 (M?daille du Mouvement National Belge) An award instituted for award to the Belgian Resistance or 'Maquis' All members of the Resistance who had belonged to the Belgian National Movement (Mouvement National Belge / Belgisch Nationale Beweging) were entitled to this medal. An estimated 30,000 were eligible both to those who experienced combat, and those involved in espionage, planning and logistics Condition: GVF

Belgium: Belgian Royal and Central Life Saving Society. Silver Medal. Leopold II issue (M?daille d'argent de la Soci?t? Royale et Centrale des Sauveteurs de Belgique. L?opold II). Reverse engraved with recipients name (A De Brauwer) Note: One of the very few Belgian awards that are inscribed with the recipients name Condition: EF

Belgium: Bronze Medal of the Order of the Crown Pre-1951 uni-lingual issue The medal fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Brussels Medal 1815 Awarded to Belgian volunteers who defended the City of Brussels during Napleon's '100 Days' Campaign Condition: GVF

Belgium: BUNC (Belgian United Nations Contingent) 50 Years Anniversary Veterans Medal The brown colour in the riband representing the colour of the hats worn by the Belgian and Luxembourg members of BUNC, a.k.a. 'The Brown Berets' Medal fitted with two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Carnegie Hero Fund Medal. 1st class gilt issue Condition: EF

Belgium: Carnegie Hero Fund Medal. 2nd class silvered issue Condition: EF

Belgium: Carnegie Hero Fund Medal. 3rd class bronze issue Condition: EF

Belgium: Centenary of Independence Commemoration Medal 1830-1930 A most attractive silvered octagon shaped medal, bearing obverse portraits of 3 x Belgian Kings The reverse of riband fitted with typical two-pronged Belgian mounting pin Condition: EF

Belgium: Centenary of Independence Commemoration Medal 1830-1930 A most attractive silvered octagon shaped medal, bearing obverse portraits of 3 x Belgian Kings The reverse of riband fitted with typical two-pronged Belgian mounting pin Condition: EF

Belgium: Centenary of Independence Commemoration Medal 1830-1930 A most attractive silvered octagonal shaped medal, bearing obverse portraits of 3 x Belgian Kings The reverse of riband fitted with typical two-pronged Belgian mounting pin Condition: GVF

Belgium: City of Gent Great War Veterans 50th Anniversary Medal 1914-1964 Issued in 1964 to Veterans of the City of Gent (Ghent) who had served during the Great War Medal riband fitted with Belgian two-pronged medal mounting pin A scarce Belgian Great War commemorative medal to find on the market Condition: VF

Belgium: City of Liege Commemorative Medal 1940-1945 Following the precedent of the Battle of Liege 1914 medal that was awarded by the municipality of Liege for those defenders of the City of Liege in 1914, the Liege Victory Medal of 1940-1945, was awarded to veteran residents of the city, and Belgian personnel including resistance who took part in the \'Liberation\' of the city in September 1944 together with the 1st Infantry Division of the United States Army - \'The Big Red One\' - to mark the Victory in 1945 & their war services 1940-1945 An interesting - and befitting - feature of the obverse design of this medal, is that it includes 2 x monuments on either side of the helmeted portrait. One is the monument in \'Leige\', the other is the Statue of Liberty - the latter in memory of the liberating 1st US Infantry Division. The 1st Infantry Division of the United States Army has its European Campaign memorial - an obelisk - located at Schwarzenbach, 4760 B?llingen, Liege, Belgium The riband of the Second World War issue uses the same \'colours\' as the 1914 medal The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\', as worn in the traditional Belgian style Scarce seen Condition: EF

Belgium: City of Liege Commemorative Medal 1940-45 Condition: VF

Belgium: City of Nieuwpoort. Yser Campaign 50th Anniversary Medal Condition: VF

Belgium: Civic Decoration 1914-1918, 1st Class Cross with ?1914-1918? bar (D?coration Civique 1914-1918, Croix de 1 Classe avec barrette ?1914-1918? / Burgerlijke Decoratie 1914-1918, Kruis 1 Klasse, met ?1914-1918? gesp). In card titled box of issue Sold together with black card box of issue (boite) this with gilt tooled title 'CK 1e', denoting an award of the 1st Class Insignia The insignia with 'King Albert' reverse cypher, and is fitted with 'Great War' issue silk riband Instituted on 12 December 1918 as an award in five class (2 x decorations and 3 x medals) specifically as a reward for distinguished and meritorious wartime service in the period 1914-1918 An excellent example with crisp bright gilding Condition: EF

Belgium: Civic Decoration 1914-1918, 1st Class Medal with ?1914-1918? bar (D?coration Civique 1914-1918, Medaille de 1 Classe avec barrette ?1914-1918? / Burgerlijke Decoratie 1914-1918, Medaille 1 Klasse, met ?1914-1918? gesp) The insignia, with reverse 'King Albert' cypher is fitted with 'Great War' issue silk riband Instituted on 12 December 1918 as an award in five class (2 x decorations and 3 x medals) specifically as a reward for distinguished and meritorious wartime service in the period 1914-1918 An excellent example with crisp gilding Condition: GVF

Belgium: Civic Decoration 1914-1918, 2nd Class Cross with ?1914-1918? bar (D?coration Civique 1914-1918, Croix de 2 Classe avec barrette ?1914-1918? / Burgerlijke Decoratie 1914-1918, Kruis 2 Klasse, met ?1914-1918? gesp) The insignia, with 'King Albert' reverse cypher and fitted with 'Great War' issue silk riband Instituted on 12 December 1918 as an award in five class (2 x decorations and 3 x medals) specifically as a reward for distinguished and meritorious wartime service in the period 1914-1918 With minor scuffs consistent with wear Condition: VF

Belgium: Civic Decoration 1914-1918, 2nd Class Cross with ?1914-1918? bar (D?coration Civique 1914-1918, Croix de 2 Classe avec barrette ?1914-1918? / Burgerlijke Decoratie 1914-1918, Kruis 2 Klasse, met ?1914-1918? gesp). In red card titled box of issue Sold together with red card box of issue (boite) this with gilt tooled title 'Croix Civique de 2me Classe 1914-1918, denoting an award of the 2nd Class Insignia The insignia with 'King Albert' reverse cypher, and is fitted with 'Great War' issue silk riband Instituted on 12 December 1918 as an award in five class (2 x decorations and 3 x medals) specifically as a reward for distinguished and meritorious wartime service in the period 1914-1918 The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', for wear in the Belgian style A good toned example with fine patina Condition: GVF

Belgium: Civic Decoration 1940-1945, 1st Class Cross with clasp 1940-1945 (D?coration Civique 1940-1945, Croix de 1 Classe avec barrette 1940-1945 / Burgerlijke Decoratie 1940-1945, Kruis 1 Klasse, met 1940-1945 The insignia, with 'King Leopold' reverse cycpher, and is fitted with 'Second World War' issue silk riband Instituted by the Government in Exile in London on 21 July 1944, as an award in five class (2 x decorations and 3 x medals) specifically as a reward for distinguished and meritorious wartime service in the period 1940-1945 Condition: About EF

Belgium: Civic Decoration 1940-1945, 1st Class Medal with ?1940-1945? bar (D?coration Civique 1940-1945, Medaille de 1 Classe avec barrette ?1940-1945? / Burgerlijke Decoratie 1940-1945, Medaille 1 Klasse, met 1940-1945 gesp) The insignia with 'King Leopold' reverse cypher, is fitted with 'Second World War' issue silk riband Instituted by the Government in Exile in London on 21 July 1944, as an award in five class (2 x decorations and 3 x medals) specifically as a reward for distinguished and meritorious wartime service in the period 1940-1945 Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style An excellent example with bright crisp gilding Condition: EF

Belgium: Civic Decoration 1940-1945, 1st Class Medal with ?1940-1945? bar (D?coration Civique 1940-1945, Medaille de 1 Classe avec barrette ?1940-1945? / Burgerlijke Decoratie 1940-1945, Medaille 1 Klasse, met 1940-1945 gesp) The insignia with 'King Leopold' reverse cypher, is fitted with 'Second World War' issue silk riband Instituted by the Government in Exile in London on 21 July 1944, as an award in five class (2 x decorations and 3 x medals) specifically as a reward for distinguished and meritorious wartime service in the period 1940-1945 Condition: GVF

Belgium: Civic Decoration, With clasp '1940-1945' A gilt and emamel breast badge Condition: EF

Belgium: Civic Medal. With clasp '1940-1945'. With crossed 'Maces' suspension A gilt medal Condition: EF;

Belgium: Civil Decoration 1914-18. 1st Class \'Gilt\' Medal. With a dated gilt clasp \'1914-1918\' Instituted in 1915, the Civil Decoration was awarded in 5 x classes or grades, comprising two enamelled crosses, \'Gilt\' and \'Silver\', together with 3 x solid \'Gilt\', Silver\' and \'Bronze\' medals. All were awarded with the dated war claps for wear on the riband Awarded for conspicuous and meritorious acts of devotion by civilian services during the Great War The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the Belgian style A scarce seen Great War decoration Condition: About EF

Belgium: Civil Decoration 1914-1918, 1st Class Cross with Gold (gilt) ?1914-1918? bar (D?coration Civique 1914-1918, Croix de 1st Classe avec barrette ?1914-1918? / Burgerlijke Decoratie 1914-1918, Kruis 1st Klasse, met ?1914-1918 1st class awards were in gilt and enamel and awarded with 'Gold' (gilt) clasps The insignia fitted with distinctive 'Great War' issue silk riband Instituted on 12 December 1918 as an award in five class (2 x decorations and 3 x medals) specifically as a reward for distinguished and meritorious wartime service in the period 1914-1918 Condition: GVF

Belgium: Civil Long Service Decoration. 2nd Class. Silvered and enamel Instituted in 1867, and awarded in five classes (as two crosses, gilt & silver and three medals, gilt, silver & bronze) for a minimum of 25 years service in the Civil Service and Civil uniformed services The type of award was determined by the rank / seniority held by the recipient Condition: GVF

Belgium: Civilian Service Medal for Natives in the Belgian Congo (M?daille de Service pour Indig?nes du Congo. On civil ribbon. With further service clasp having three stars. Albert I issue 1910-1934, bi-lingual reverse Important: This a rare variant showing King Albert I facing right, and bi-lingual reverse legend Rare Condition: EF

Belgium: Civilian Service Medal for Natives in the Belgian Congo. King Baudouin 1955-1960 issue with correct Civil riband Condition: GVF

Belgium: Civilian Service Medal for Natives in the Belgian Congo. Service Medal for Native Congolese (M?daille de Service pour Indig?nes du Congo / Dienstmedaille voor Inboorlingen van de Congo) on military variant riband. With further service clasp Important: King Albert obverse portrait facing left Note: The medal fitted with the Great War 'African Campaigns 1914-1917' medal riband, blue with silver edges Condition: VF

Belgium: Colonial Service Commemorative War Medal with clasp '1914-1918' (Medaille Commemorative Colonial 1914-1918) Established by Royal Decree on 20 June 1935, for service in the Congo Awarded to qualifying Belgian administrators and uniformed services, including Force Publique, who were resident and working in Belgium's African colony of Congo, when mobilized on 4 August 1914, and who thereafter remained in service, in Congo, for the duration of the Great War Scarce Condition: About EF

Belgium: Colonial War Effort Medal 1940-1945 (M?daille de l'Effort de Guerre Colonial / Medaille voor de Koloniale Oorlogsinspanning) 1940-1945 Condition: About EF

Belgium: Colonial War Effort Medal 1940-1945 (Medaille de l\'Effort de Guerre Colonial / Medaille voor de Koloniale Oorlogsinspanning) 1940-1945 Condition: GVF

Belgium: Combat Volunteers War Service Medal 1952 (Medaille Du Volontaire De Guerre 1952 / Et Medaille Du Volontaire De Guerre Combattant 1952). With 2 x clasps \'Pugnator\' & \'Coree-Korea\' The clasps denote that the Volunteer had at enlistment made a commitment for overseas 'Active Service' (Pugnator) clasp, and had subsequently served overseas during the Korean War 1950-1953 Condition: EF

Belgium: Combat Volunteers War Service Medal 1952 (Medaille Du Volontaire De Guerre 1952 / Et Medaille Du Volontaire De Guerre Combattant 1952). With 3 x clasps \'1940-1945\', \'Pugnator\' & \'Coree-Korea\' The clasps denote that the recipient had prior served during the Second World War and that when he voluntarily enlisted again in 1952 he made a commitment for \'Active Service\' (Pugnator) clasp, and subsequently served overseas during the Korean War 1950-1953 The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Combat Volunteers War Service Medal 1952 (Medaille Du Volontaire De Guerre 1952 / Et Medaille Du Volontaire De Guerre Combattant 1952). With clasp \'Pugnator\' The clasp denotes that at enlistment the Volunteer had made a commitment for overseas 'Active Service' (Pugnator) clasp The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Combat Volunteers War Service Medal 1952 (Medaille Du Volontaire De Guerre 1952). With 3 x clasps \'1940-1945\', \'Pugnator\' & \'Coree-Korea\' Important: All clasps are ordnance issue \'Silver\' (white metal) clasps denoting that the \'Fighter Volunteer\' had served under combat conditions in the Second World War and Korean War Scarce seen with 3 x silver \'Combat\' issue clasps The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Combatant Volunteers Medal 1914-18 Condition: EF

Belgium: Commemorative Medal for African Campaigns 1914-17 (M?daille Comm?morative des Campagnes Africaines en argent avec barrette ?Mahenge? / Herinneringsmedaille van de Afrikaanse Veldtochten, silver, met ?Mahenge? gesp). First issue 'Silver' type First issue medals bear the dates 1914-1916 on reverse - second issue medals bear the dates 1914-1917 Note: The 'Silver' type medals and clasps were for award to European Officers (bronze medals and clasps were awarded to African other-ranks) The clasp 'Mahenge' denotes service in Tanganyika (German East Africa) at the capture of Mahenge in October 1917 This example fitted with good length of original silk moire riband A rare and desirable Great War era colonial campaign medal Condition: GVF

Belgium: Commemorative Medal for Deportees 1942-1945 (M?daille Commemorative des D?port?s / Herinneringsmedaille van de Deportaties 1942-1945) The obverse of the medal, designed by 'E. Brackenier', depicts a Belgian worker, resisting a German occupier (with Swastika armband) Established post-war by the Front de l?Independance in the 1950's to commemorate those Belgian national who were deported, and or actively resisted and German policy of civil 'Deportation of Labour', from Belgium to Germany and German occupied countries in Europe Condition: EF

Belgium: Commemorative Medal for Overseas Operations & Missions (1993) (M?daille Comm?morative pour Missions ou Op?rations ? l'?tranger 1993). With 5 x clasps 'Belbat', 'Moving Star', 'Bosnia Road', 'IFOR', 'AFOR' Note: All of the approved / official clasps, are for various deployments & operations in the 'Balkans' , including, Former Yugoslavia, Bosnia & Albania between 1992-1999 - Belbat (Service with Belgian Battalion Force in Former Yugoslavia from 13 March 1992) - Moving Star (Humanitarian aid with UNPROFOR in Bosnia from 29 October 1992) - Bosnia Road (Road security & maintenance in Bosnia from 15 September 1993) - IFOR (Service with NATO Forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 15 December 1995) - AFOR (Service with NATO Forces in Albania from 17 April 1999) The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Commemorative Medal for Overseas Operations & Missions (1993) (M?daille Comm?morative pour Missions ou Op?rations ? l'?tranger 1993). With clasp 'Restore Hope' Note: The clasp was awarded for service to Belgian Navy personnel for deployment on humanitarian operations during 'Operation Restore Hope' in Somalia, 1993 A scarce seen clasp for service in the Horn of Africa Condition: EF

Belgium: Commemorative Medal for Overseas Operations & Missions (1993). With clasp 'CMAC' Awarded from 1 April 1994, for at least 1 month service in Cambodia. Under the auspices of the UNDP, qualifying Belgian personnel have been serving with the Cambodia Mine Action Centre, to support land demining operations Note: Since the 1990's, the EOD (Explosives Ordnance Disposal) Battalion of the Belgian Army has provided military specialist help in clearing of landmines and disposal of other unexploded ordnance to many overseas countries, including; - Rwanda (1986, 1993-1994), Iraq (1991), Former Yugoslavia (1992 -),Somalia (1992-1993), Cambodia (1994-), Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997, 2004), Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) (199-today), Albania (1999) and Benin (2001) The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Commemorative Medal for Overseas Operations & Missions (1993). With clasp 'LAOS' Awarded for at least 1 month service in support of land demining operations in LAOS, from 18 September 1999 Note: Since the 1990's, the EOD (Explosives Ordnance Disposal) Battalion of the Belgian Army has provided military specialist help in clearing of landmines and disposal of other unexploded ordnance to many overseas countries, including; - Rwanda (1986, 1993-1994), Iraq (1991), Former Yugoslavia (1992 -),Somalia (1992-1993), Cambodia (1994-), Democratic Republic of the Congo (1997, 2004), Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) (199-today), Albania (1999) and Benin (2001). Condition: EF

Belgium: Commemorative Medal for Overseas Operations & Missions (1993). With clasp 'Tsunami Solidarity' The clasp 'Tsunami Solidarity', was issued for participation in humanitarian support operations across the Indian Ocean region in the wake of the Great Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004 During 'Tsunami Solidarity' Belgian military & civil uniformed personnel were deployed to Sri Lanka, Indonesia (Sumatra) and Thailand, where aircraft were engaged in bringing medical and emergency supplies, and providing military engineer and police services The last of fifty volunteers involved in operation 'Tsunami Solidarity', returned to Belgium on 12 May 2005. The operation, organised by the Belgian Defence in the wake of the Asian Tsunami disaster had started on 8 January and lasted up to 12 May 2005 The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Commemorative Medal for the African Campaigns 1914-1916. Bronze issue for native troops (M?daille Comm?morative des Campagnes Africaines en bronze 1914-1916 / Herinneringsmedaille van de Afrikaanse Veldtochten, brons 1914-1916) A first type issue of the medal, bearing the correct reverse dates 1914-1916 A scarce medal issue to find on the market Condition: GVF

Belgium: Commemorative Medal for the African Campaigns 1914-1916. Silver issue. For European Officers & NCO's (M?daille Comm?morative des Campagnes Africaines en argent 1914-16 / Herinneringsmedaille van de Afrikaanse Veldtochten, silver 1914-16) A first type issue of the medal, bearing the reverse dates 1914-1916 (Second type medals have the dates 1914-1918) The medal was awarded to Belgian colonial troops for diverse geographic service in Africa during the Great War, including campaigns in Cameroon, Northern Rhodesia, the Eastern border areas of Belgian Congo (Rwanda, Burundi), German East Africa. The only clasp that could be awarded with the medal was for services in 1917, for the capture of 'Mahenge' in German East Africa The medal fitted with a good long length of ribbon A scarce medal issue to find on the market Condition: GVF

Belgium: Commemorative Medal for the African Campaigns 1914-1916. Silver issue. For European Officers & NCO's (M?daille Comm?morative des Campagnes Africaines en argent 1914-16 / Herinneringsmedaille van de Afrikaanse Veldtochten, silver 1914-16) A first type issue of the medal, bearing the reverse dates 1914-1916 (Second type medals have the dates 1914-1918) The medal was awarded to Belgian colonial troops for diverse geographic service in Africa during the Great War, including campaigns in Cameroon, Northern Rhodesia, the Eastern border areas of Belgian Congo (Rwanda, Burundi), German East Africa. The only clasp that could be awarded with the medal was for services in 1917, for the capture of 'Mahenge' in German East Africa The medal fitted with a good long length of ribbon A scarce medal issue to find on the market Condition: GVF

Belgium: Commemorative Medal for the Defence of Liege 1914 Condition: GVF

Belgium: Commemorative Medal for the Defence of Liege 1914. With clasp 'Liege 1914' Uncommon to find with a dated slider clasp on riband The medal with an incorrect Belgian riband Condition: GVF

Belgium: Commemorative Medal National Committee for Aid and Food 1914-1918. Bronze 4th Cl (Medaille Commemorative du Comite National de Secours et de Alimentation, 4eme classe, 1914-1918; Herinneringsmedaille van het Nationaal Steun- en Voedselvoorziening Awarded to logisticians involved in the sourcing, manufacture, and delivery of strategic aid & food supplies during the Great War Condition: GVF

Belgium: Commemorative Medal of the 100th Anniversary of Postal Services 1849-1949 Condition: GVF

Belgium: Commemorative Medal of the Great War 1914-1918. With \'Gilt Crown\' miniature emblem, plus one gilt and 3 x silver \'Front Line\' clasps The Crown Emblem denotes that the recipient was a \'Volunteer\'. The clasps (1 x gilt & 3 x silver) denote that the recipient had earned 5 x \'Frontline Chevrons (Gilt bar) and an additional 3 x silver chevrons the maximum issue denoting service throughout the period of hostilities during the Great War Condition: GVF

Belgium: Commemorative Medal of the Reign of King Albert 1909?1934 (M?daille Comm?morative du R?gne du Roi Albert I 1909?1934 / Herinneringsmedaille aan de Regeerperiode van Albert I 1909?1934) The riband fitted with a 2 pronged Belgian mounting pin Condition: EF

Belgium: Commemorative Medal of the Reign of Leopold II (Medaille Commemorative du regne de Leopold II / Herinneringsmedaille aan de Regeerperiode van Leopold II 1865-1905) Fitted with a substitute British \'Zulu\' War Medal riband! The medal was originally established on 21 July 1905 by royal decree to commemorate the 40th year of the reign of King Leopold II The basic award criteria for military recipients of the Belgian Armed Forces, and colonial uniformed services in the Congo and neighbouring territories, including \'Force Publique\' was 1 years service between 1865-1909 Condition: GVF

Belgium: Commemorative Medal of the Reign of Leopold II (Medaille Commemorative du regne de Leopold II / Herinneringsmedaille aan de Regeerperiode van Leopold II 1865-1905) The medal was originally established on 21 July 1905 by royal decree to commemorate the 40th year of the reign of King Leopold II The basic award criteria for military recipients of the Belgian Armed Forces, and colonial uniformed services in the Congo and neighbouring territories, including \'Force Publique\' was 1 years service between 1865-1909 Gilt metal Condition: EF

Belgium: Commemorative Medal of the Reign of Leopold II (Medaille Commemorative du regne de Leopold II / Herinneringsmedaille aan de Regeerperiode van Leopold II 1865-1905) Gilt metal Condition: GVF

Belgium: Commemorative Medal of the Reign of Leopold II (Medaille Commemorative du regne de Leopold II / Herinneringsmedaille aan de Regeerperiode van Leopold II 1865-1905) Gilt metal Condition: EF

Belgium: Commemorative Medal of the Reign of Leopold II (Medaille Commemorative du regne de Leopold II / Herinneringsmedaille aan de Regeerperiode van Leopold II 1865-1905) The medal was originally established on 21 July 1905 by royal decree to commemorate the 40th year of the reign of King Leopold II The basic award criteria for military recipients of the Belgian Armed Forces, and colonial uniformed services in the Congo and neighbouring territories, including \'Force Publique\' was 1 years service between 1865-1909 Gilt metal Condition: EF

Belgium: Commemorative War Medal 1914-1918 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre / Oorlogsherinnerinsmedaille 1914-1918) Condition: VF

Belgium: Commemorative War Medal 1914-1918 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre / Oorlogsherinnerinsmedaille 1914-1918) Condition: GVF

Belgium: Commemorative War Medal 1914-1918 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre / Oorlogsherinnerinsmedaille 1914-1918). With 1 x 'Fouled Anchor' emblem Important: An award to a Belgian Merchant Seaman The single 'Fouled Anchor' emblem was exclusively used for award to Merchant Seaman (by contrast service personnel in the Belgian Navy received 'Crossed Anchors' emblems) The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting-pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Scarce medal and emblem award to a Belgian Merchant Seaman Condition: GVF

Belgium: Commemorative War Medal 1914-1918 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre / Oorlogsherinnerinsmedaille 1914-1918). With 2 x frontline clasps, 'Crown' & 'Star' emblems The clasps and emblems denote; - Gilt clasp = 12 months qualifying front-line service - Silver clasp = 6 x months frontline service - Crown = Volunteer - Star = Personnel discharged due to illness / disbaility The silk riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin in the Belgian fashion for wear Condition: GVF

Belgium: Commemorative War Medal 1914-1918 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre / Oorlogsherinnerinsmedaille 1914-1918). With 3 x emblems; 'Crown', 'Crossed Anchors' & ' Wound Cross' The emblems denote; - Crown = Volunteer - Crossed Anchors = Naval / Mercantile Marine service - Red Cross = Wounded-in-Action The silk riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle' as worn in the Belgian fashion Condition: EF

Belgium: Commemorative War Medal 1914-1918 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre / Oorlogsherinnerinsmedaille 1914-1918). With 4 x frontline 'Chevrons', 'Red Cross' (Wound emblem) and clasp '1916-R-1918' for service in Russia with the Belgian Armoured Car The clasps and emblems denote; - 'Croix Rouge' = Red Cross emblem denoting the recipient had been 'Wounded-in-Acton' - Clasp '1915-R-1918' = for service in Russia with the 'Armoured Car Squadron' - 1 x Gilt clasp = 5 x 'Front Line' chevrons, for 30 months frontline service - 3 x Silver clasps = 3 x 'Front Line' chevron, for 18 x months frontline service Important: The rare 1916-1918 'Russia' bar was only awarded to members of the Belgian 'Armoured Car Squadron' that served in Russia between 1916-1918 The silk riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin in the Belgian fashion for wear A rare and desirable Belgian Great War medal Condition: GVF

Belgium: Commemorative War Medal 1914-1918 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre / Oorlogsherinnerinsmedaille 1914-1918). With 5mm 'Wound Cross' & 'Crossed Anchors' emblems, and 2 x 2mm silver 'Frontline' chevrons Important: An award to a Belgian Sailor, who served in the Belgian Navy during the Great War The red enamelled 'Wound Cross; indicates a sailor who was 'wounded-in-action' Frontline chevrons, awarded in silver denote periods of 6 months active service per chevron The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting-pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: GVF

Belgium: Commemorative War Medal 1914-1918 (Medaille Commemorative de la Guerre / Oorlogsherinnerinsmedaille 1914-1918) Condition: VF

Belgium: Commemorative War Medal 1914-1918 (Medaille Commemorative de la Guerre / Oorlogsherinnerinsmedaille 1914-1918) The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\', as-worn in the Belgian style Condition: GVF

Belgium: Commemorative War Medal 1914-1918 (Medaille Commemorative de la Guerre / Oorlogsherinnerinsmedaille 1914-1918) The medal retaining a good length of stitched silk riband, and as-worn Condition: VF

Belgium: Commemorative War Medal 1914-1918 (Medaille Commemorative de la Guerre / Oorlogsherinnerinsmedaille 1914-1918). With 1 x \'Bronze Lion\' plaque emblem, and 1 x miniature \'Gilt Frontline Chevron\', and 3 x miniature \'Bronze Frontline Chevrons\' Note: The Frontline Chevron emblems on the riband are contemporary reduced size examples for miniature medals The clasps and emblems denote; - Bronze Lion: I x Citation at Regiment or Brigade Level - 1 x Gilt clasp = 5 x \'Front Line\' chevrons, for 30 months frontline service - 3 x Silvered clasps = 3 x \'Front Line\' chevrons, for 18 x months frontline service The medal fitted with a stitched silk riband Condition: GVF

Belgium: Commemorative War Medal 1914-1918 (Medaille Commemorative de la Guerre / Oorlogsherinnerinsmedaille 1914-1918). With 1 x \'Gilt Frontline Chevron\' The clasps denotes that the recipient had earned 5 x \'Frontline Chevrons\'. The first chevron represented 12 months frontline service, and each subsequent chevron represented 6 months frontline service Condition: GVF

Belgium: Commemorative War Medal 1914-1918 (Medaille Commemorative de la Guerre / Oorlogsherinnerinsmedaille 1914-1918). With 2 x silver \'Front-line\' clasps The silver clasps denote: - 1 x Silver clasp = 1 x 'Front Line' chevrons Silver frontline clasps were - not including the first clasp worn - awarded for each block of 6 months service at the front or part thereof, as represented in the service chevrons worn in uniform When chevrons were worn as clasps on the medal, the first clasp represented 12 months (1 year service or part thereof) and each subsequent silver clasp = 6 months service or part thereof This clasps on this medal represent 18 months frontline service Condition: GVF

Belgium: Commemorative War Medal 1914-1918 (Medaille Commemorative de la Guerre / Oorlogsherinnerinsmedaille 1914-1918). With 2 x \'Frontline Chevrons\' The chevrons denote that the recipient had earned 2 x \'Frontline Chevrons\', each chevron being for a duration of 6 months service Condition: GVF

Belgium: Commemorative War Medal 1914-1918 (Medaille Commemorative de la Guerre / Oorlogsherinnerinsmedaille 1914-1918). With \'Gilt Crown\' emblem & \'Gilt\' Fronti-line clasp The emblems and clasp denotes: - Gilt Crown = A Volunteer - 1 x Gilt clasp = 5 x 'Front Line' chevrons - 1 x Silver clasp = 1 x 'Front Line' chevrons Silver frontline clasps were awarded for each block of 6 months service at the front or part thereof, as represented in the service chevrons worn in uniform When chevrons were worn as clasps on the medal, the first clasp represented 12 months (1 year service or part thereof) and each subsequent silver clasp = 6 months service or part thereof. A 'Gilt' clasp represented 5 x silver clasps (i.e., 36 months service) The silk medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin or 'epingle', as worn in the traditional Belgian manner Condition: GVF

Belgium: Commemorative War Medal 1914-1918 (Medaille Commemorative de la Guerre / Oorlogsherinnerinsmedaille 1914-1918). With \'Red Cross\' emblems & 1 x Gilt & 1 x Silver \'Frontline clasps The clasps and emblems denote; - Red Cross = Wounded-in-Action - 1 x Gilt clasp = 5 x 'Front Line' chevrons - 1 x Silver clasp = 1 x 'Front Line' chevrons Silver frontline clasps were awarded for each block of 6 months service at the front or part thereof, as represented in the service cherons worn in uniform When chevrons were worn as clasps on the medal, the first clasp represented 12 months (1 year service or part thereof) and each subsequent silver clasp = 6 months service or part thereof. A 'Gilt' clasp represented 5 x silver clasps (i.e., 36 months service) Condition: GVF

Belgium: Congo Silver Service Star (L?Etoile de Service au Congo en Argent), 1st type uni-lingual French legend issue 1889-1910 issue, with 1 x further service clasp Condition: EF

Belgium: Congo Silver Service Star (L?Etoile de Service au Congo en Argent), 2nd type uni-lingual French legend issue 1910-1956 issue Condition: EF

Belgium: Croix De Feu (Cross of Fire) 1914-18 The silk riband with some fraying Condition: GVF

Belgium: Croix De Feu (Cross of Fire) 1914-18 This the second type variant Condition: GVF

Belgium: Croix De Feu (Cross of Fire) 1914-18 This the first type variant Condition: GVF

Belgium: Croix De Feu (Cross of Fire) 1914-18. A cased set of insignia This the second type variant, sold in case of issue (this with Antwerp based makers address on inside lid) together with miniature medal and a lapel riband bar Condition: EF

Belgium: Croix de Guerre (Cross of War). 1954 issue Condition: EF

Belgium: Croix De Guerre 1914-18. The riband with 2 x bronze Palms denoting 'Mentions in Despatches' The Palms each bearing the correct King Albert cypher for Great War awards Condition: GVF

Belgium: Croix De Guerre 1914-1918. With Mention in Despatches 'Lion' emblem on riband denoting Mention at 'Regimental' level Condition: VF

Belgium: Croix De Guerre Great War issue 1914-18 with mini oakleaves emblem on riband and the riband draped with a mini 'Fourragere' of the Order of Leopold I The decoration fitted with a 'Boule' mounting rod With some fraying to the silk riband A rare to find example on the market of an CDG with both mini oakleaf emblem and a 'Fourragere' Condition: VF

Belgium: Croix de Guerre. With King Albert cypher. Great War 1914-18 issue Condition: GVF

Belgium: Croix de Guerre. With King Albert cypher. Great War 1914-18 issue. This with 'black memorial bar' on riband Condition: GVF

Belgium: Croix de Guerre. With King Albert cypher. Great War 1914-18 issue. This with 1 x 'Gilt' and 1 x 'Silver' palms 'A' emblems Condition: GVF

Belgium: Croix de Guerre. With King Albert cypher. Great War 1914-18 issue. This with 2 x bronze ?A? palms emblems, and fitted with 'Fourragere' of Order of Leopold I on riband The stitched silk riband with some fraying Condition: GVF

Belgium: Croix de Guerre. With King Albert' cypher. Great War 1914-18 issue. This with 1 x lion emblem, and two reduced size ?A? palms Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross 'For Civil Acts of Courage'. 1st Class with second award gilt bar 'Courage - Moed'Decoration for Civil Acts of Courage (Croix Civique) The gilt and enamel cross suspended form the correct 'Bravery Decoration' riband, on which is attached the 'Courage-Moed' gilt bar The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting-pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Rare Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross for Deportees 1914-1918 Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross for the Veterans of Leopold III 1934-1951 (Croix des Anciens Militaires de L?opold III; Kruis van de Veteranen van Koning Leopold III, 1934-1951) A gilt and enamel badge Condition: EF

Belgium: Cross for Veterans of the 1870-71 War Silver Condition: VF

Belgium: Cross of Fire (Croix De Feu) Awarded to Belgian service personnel who had actually served under fire and endured combat during the Great War Condition: VF

Belgium: Cross of Fire (Croix De Feu) Awarded to Belgian service personnel who had actually served under fire and endured combat during the Great War Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of Fire (Croix De Feu) Awarded to Belgian service personnel who had actually served under fire and endured combat during the Great War Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of Fire (Croix De Feu) 1914-18 The cross fitted with a long length of stitched silk riband, and as-worn Awarded to Belgian service personnel who had actually served under fire and endured combat during the Great War Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of Fire (Croix De Feu) Type 2A variant Type 2A variant of this medal Awarded to Belgian service personnel who had actually served under fire and endured combat during the Great War The silk medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin or 'epingle', as worn in the traditional Belgian manner Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of Fire (Croix De Feu). Type 2B variant Type 2B variant of this medal Awarded to Belgian service personnel who had actually served under fire and endured combat during the Great War Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of Fire / Croix De Feu 1914-1918. Massive Grave / Memorial Marker A veterans grave headstone / memorial panel marker Dimension: 172mm x 153mm (by contrast the medal only measured 54mm x 44mm) Weight: Approx 575g (sans screw post & riband) The reverse of the bronze marker has two drilled holes for attachment to memorial headstone. With one screw post present, together with a large swathe of silk Cross of Fire riband A scarce and attractive item of Belgian Great War militaria Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of Fire 1914-1918 (Fire Cross, or Croix De Feux) Only awarded to those personnel who were confirmed as having served under fire during the Great War Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of Fire 1914-1918 (Fire Cross, or Croix De Feux) Only awarded to those personnel who were confirmed as having served under fire during the Great War Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of Fire. 2nd Type (Croix De Feu 1914 Modele II) Awarded to all service personnel who served in the 'Front Line' (Under Fire) during the Great War. The medal was only awarded to those who survived the war, and hence could not be awarded posthumously There are several variant models of this medal The original silk medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of Fire. Second type obverse (Croix De Feu 1914 Modele II) Awarded to all service personnel who served in the 'Front Line' (Under Fire) during the Great War. The medal was only awarded to those who survived the war, and hence could not be awarded posthumously There are several variant models of this medal, with variantions in dimesions and features of design Condition: About EF

Belgium: Cross of Fire. Third type (Croix De Feu 1914 Modele III) Awarded to all service personnel who served in the 'Front Line' (Under Fire) during the Great War. The medal was only awarded to those who survived the war, and hence could not be awarded posthumously There are several variant models of this medal, the Type III model having smaller dimensions than the Types I & II The original stitched silk medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of the Veterans of King Albert I 1909-1934 (Croix des Veterans du Roi Albert I) An attractive gilt mtal cross with a 'Helmeted' King Albert on obverse King Albert I (1875-1934) ascended the Belgian throne in 1909 and was popularly adored for his staunch resistance to the German invasion of 1914 against overwhelming odds, and for personally guiding his army through the Battle of Yser in 1914 The medal was also made available to allied veterans with many being worn by British personnel Condition: EF

Belgium: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre) 1914-18 The decoration bearing King Albert?s cipher on the reverse Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre) 1940-1945. The riband fitted with ?Palm? and ?Bronze Lion? emblems denoting awards of Mention-in-Despatches by General War Office Orders & Regimental Orders respectively The ?Palm? and reverse of decoration bearing ?L? & King Leopold III cipher respectively Condition: EF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-18). The silk riband fitted with a single bronze 'Palm' with 'A' cypher, denoting the award of a 'Mentions in Despatches' The palm bearing the correct King Albert I cypher for Great War awards Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I monogram on reverse with 1 x 'Citation' emblem The emblem denotes; - Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at Army level The original silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' for wear in the Belgian style Contained in card box of issue Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with 1 x 'Bronze Palm' emblem, with 'A' monogram The emblem denotes; - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army level Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with 1 x 'Bronze Palm' emblem, with 'A' monogram The emblem denotes; - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army level Condition: VF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with 1 x 'Citation' emblem of bronze 'Palm' with 'A' monogram The emblem denotes; - Bronze Palm: Mentioned-in-Despatches in Orders of the Day at Army level The original silk medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' in the Belgian style as-worn Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with 1 x 'Citation' emblem of bronze 'Palm' with 'A' monogram The emblem denotes; - Bronze Palm: Mentioned-in-Despatches in Orders of the Day at Army level Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with 1 x 'Citation' emblem of bronze 'Palm' with 'A' monogram, & black enamelled casualty 'Death clasp' The emblems denote; - Bronze Palm: Mentioned-in-Despatches in Orders of the Day at Army level - Black Enamelled Clasp: Posthumous emblem worn on riband to denote a fatal casualty The medal riband fitted with two-pronged mounting bar, in the Belgian style Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with 1 x 'Citation' emblem of bronze 'Palm' with 'A' monogram, & black enamelled casualty 'Death clasp' The emblems denote; - Bronze Palm: Mentioned-in-Despatches in Orders of the Day at Army level - Black Enamelled Clasp: Worn on riband to denote the recipient was a fatal casualty of the Great War Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with 1 x 'Citation' emblem, a Bronze 'A' Palm The emblem on the ribbon denotes; - 1 x Bronze Palm: The award of 1 x 'Citation' in Orders-of-the-Day at Army level The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' for wear and as-worn in the Belgian style Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with 1 x Bronze 'A' Palm citation emblem on riband The emblem denotes; - Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation (Mention-in-Despatches) in Orders of the Day at Army level Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with 1 x \'Bronze Palm\' emblem, with \'A\' monogram The emblem denotes; - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army level Condition: About VF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with 1 x \'Citation\' emblem of Bronze \'A\' PalmBelgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with 1 x \'Citation\' emblem of Bronze The emblem denotes; - 1 x Bronze Palms: The award of 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at Army level Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with 2 x 'Citation' bronze 'Palmes' with 'A' monogram & 1 X silver 'Lion' emblem The emblems denote; - 2 x Bronze Palmes: 2 x Mentioned-in-Despatches citations in Orders of the Day at Army level - Silver Lion: Mention-in-Despatches in Orders of the Day at Brigade level Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with 2 x 'Citation' emblems of bronze 'Palmes' with 'A' monogram The emblems denote; - 2 x Bronze Palmes: 2 x Mentioned-in-Despatches citations in Orders of the Day at Army level Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with 2 x 'Citation' emblems, comprising 1 x Bronze 'A' Palm & 1 x Bronze Lion The emblems denote; - Bronze Palm: Mentioned-in-Despatches in Orders of the Day at Army level - Bronze Lion: Mentioned-in-Despatches in Orders of the Day at Regimental level The original silk medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin in the Belgian style, and as-worn Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with 2 x 'Citation' emblems, comprising 2 x Bronze 'A' Palms The emblems denote; - 2 x Bronze Palms: 2 x 'Citations' (Mentions-in-Despatches) in Orders-of-the-Day at Army level The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' for wear and as-worn in the Belgian style Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with 2 x 'Citation' emblems, comprising a bronze 'Palm' with 'A' monogram & 1 x bronze Lion The emblems denote; - Bronze Palm: Mentioned-in-Despatches in Orders of the Day at Army level - Bronze Lion: Mentioned-in-Despatches in Orders of the Day at Regimental level The 'Bronze Lion' emblem is the plaque type Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with 2 x 'Citation' emblems, comprising a bronze 'Palm' with 'A' monogram & 1 x bronze Lion The emblems denote; - Bronze Palm: Mentioned-in-Despatches in Orders of the Day at Army level - Bronze Lion: Mentioned-in-Despatches in Orders of the Day at Regimental level The 'Bronze Lion' is the plaque type The decoration fitted with an original stitched silk riband Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with 2 x 'Citation' emblems, comprising a bronze 'Palm' with 'A' monogram & 1 x silver Lion The emblems denote; - Bronze Palm: Mentioned-in-Despatches in Orders of the Day at Army level - Silver Lion: Mentioned-in-Despatches in Orders of the Day at Brigade level The 'Silver Lion' emblem is the plaque type

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with 2 x 'Citation' emblems, comprising a gold (gilt) 'Palm' with 'A' monogram & 1 x gold (gilt) Lion The emblems denote; - Gold Palm: 25 x Mentions-in-Despatches in Orders of the Day at Army level - Gold Lion: Mentioned-in-Despatches in Orders of the Day at Division level The 'Bronze Lion' emblem is the plaque type Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with 2 x bronze 'Palmes' with 'A' monogram & a gold 'Lion' emblem The emblems denote; - 2 x Bronze Palmes: 2 x Mentioned-in-Despatches citations in Orders of the Day at Army level - Gold Lion: Mention-in-Despatches in Orders of the Day at Division level The silver 'Lion' is the plaque type Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with 2 x \'Citation\' emblems, comprising 2 x Bronze \'A\' Palms The emblems denote; - 2 x Bronze Palms: The award of 2 x Mentioned-in-Despatches in Orders of the Day at Army level Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with 3 x 'Citation' emblems, comprising 2 x bronze 'Palmes' with 'A' monogram & 1 x silver 'Lion' The emblems denote; - 2 x Bronze Palmes: 2 x Citations in Orders of the Day at Army level - Silver Lion: Citation in Orders of the Day at Division level The 'Silver Lion' emblem is the plaque type Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with 3 x citation emblems, including 1 x Gilt (Vermeil) Palm, 1 x Bronze Palm & 1 x Bronze Lion The emblems on the riband denote; - Bronze Lion = award of a 'Citation' at regimental level - Bronze Palm = award of a 'Citation' at Army level - Gilt (Vermeil) Palm = award of 25 x Citations' at Army level Note: A single 'Silver' Palm emblem denoted the award of 5 x Bronze Palms, and the Gilt or Gold (Vermeil) Palm was used to replace the 5 x Silver Palms War Crosses with original Gilt (Vermeil) Palms are rarely seen on the market Rare combination of citations including the 25 x Citation 'Vermeil' Palm Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with 3 x emblems, comprising 2 x bronze & 1 X silver 'Palmes' each with 'A' monogram The emblems denote; - 1 x Silver Palme: 5 x Mentions-in-Despatches in Orders of the Day at Army level - 2 x Bronze Palmes: 2 x Mentions-in-Despatches in Orders of the Day at Army level In total the recipient was Mentioned-in-Dispatches in Orders of the Day at Army level Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with 3 x emblems, comprising 3 x bronze 'Palmes' with 'A' monogram The emblems denote; - 3 x Bronze Palmes: 3 x Mention-in-Despatches in Orders of the Day at Army level Note: This example with bulbous domed 'Lion' medallions Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with 3 x emblems, comprising 3 x bronze 'Palmes' with 'A' monogram The emblems denote; - 3 x Bronze Palmes: 3 x Mention-in-Despatches in Orders of the Day at Army level Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with 3 x emblems, comprising 3 x bronze 'Palmes' with 'A' monogram The emblems denote; - 3 x Bronze Palmes: 3 x Mention-in-Despatches in Orders of the Day at Army level Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with 4 x 'Citation' emblems, comprising 4 x Bronze 'A' Palms The emblems denote; - 4 x Bronze Palms: 4 x Mentioned-in-Despatches in Orders of the Day at Army level The cross and palms of the type issued in respect of those decorated in the Great War 1914-1918 The medal fitted with original stitched silk riband Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with 4 x emblems, comprising 4 x bronze 'Palmes' each with 'A' monogram The emblems denote; - 4 x Bronze Palmes: 4 x 'Mentions-in-Dispatches in Orders of the Day at Army level Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with 5 x citation emblems, inluding 3 x Bronze Palms & 2 x Bronze Lions The emblems on the riband dentoe; - Bronze Lion = award of a 'Citation' at regimental level - Bronze Palm = award of of 'citation' at Army level Condition: EF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with bronze 'Lion' emblem The award of the decoration with a bronze 'Lion' emblem indicates that the recipient received a 'Citation' at regimental level The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert I reverse with bronze \'Lion\' emblem The award of the decoration with a bronze 'Lion' emblem indicates that the recipient received a 'Citation' at regimental level The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: VF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). King Albert reverse with 2 x 'Citation' emblems, comprising a 'Gilt' (vermeil) 'Lion' & bronze 'Palm' with 'A' monogram, with the riband draped with mini-fourragere in the colours of the Order o The emblems denote; - Gilt (Vermeil) Lion: 1 x Citation at Division level - Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at Army level - Fourragere in Colours of Order of Leopold: For a unit cited for gallantry at Army level The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 1st type Bronze \'Rampant Lion\' citation emblem on riband The decoration with King Albert I reverse The 1st type 'Rampant' Bronze Lion emblem denotes: - 1 x Bronze Lion: The award of 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at 'Regiment' level The medal retaining its original silk riband, that is fitted with an 'Epingle' two-pronged mounting pin in the Belgian style Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 2 x bronze rampant \'Lion\' citation & 3 x bronze \'Palms\' emblems (these all with \'A\' cyphers), on riband The decoration with King Albert I reverse The emblems denote: - 2 x Bronze Lions: The award of 2 x Citations in Orders of the Day at Regiment level - 3 x Bronze 'Palms': The award of 3 x Citations at Army Level The medal retaining its original silk riband A scarce seen multi-emblem decoration Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 4 x bronze \'Palms\' all with \'A\' cypher The decoration with King Albert I reverse The emblems denote: - 4 x Bronze 'Palms': The award of 4 x Citations at Army Level The medal retaining its original silk riband, This stitched for wear to be mounted on a traditional 'Boule' (mounting rod) A scarce seen multi-emblem decoration Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With bronze palm emblem with \'A\' (King Albert) cypher The decoration with King Albert I reverse The emblem denotes: - 1 x Bronze Palm: The award of 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at Army level The Cross of War was awarded to many Allied personnel, including personnel (Officers and Other Ranks) from the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces Reference \'Medals to Australia\' (Williams, 3rd Edition, 1990), a total of 403 awards of the Belgian Cross of War were made to Australian personnel during the Great War Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With bronze palm emblem with \'A\' (King Albert) cypher The decoration with King Albert I reverse The emblem denotes: - 1 x Bronze Palm: The award of 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at Army level Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With bronze palm with \'A\' cypher The decoration with King Albert I reverse The emblem denotes: - 1 x Bronze Palm: The award of 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at Army level The silk medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin or 'epingle', as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With bronze palm with \'A\' cypher The decoration with King Albert I reverse The emblem denotes: - 1 x Bronze Palm: The award of 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at Army level Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With bronze palm with \'A\' cypher The decoration with King Albert I reverse The emblem denotes: - 1 x Bronze Palm: The award of 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at Army level The silk medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin or 'epingle', as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With bronze palm with \'A\' cypher The decoration with King Albert I reverse The emblem denotes: - 1 x Bronze Palm: The award of 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at Army level Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With bronze palm with \'A\' cypher The decoration with King Albert I reverse The emblem denotes: - 1 x Bronze Palm: The award of 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at Army level Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With bronze \'Lion\' citation emblem The decoration with King Albert I reverse The 'Bronze Lion' plaque denotes: - 1 x Bronze Lion: The award of 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at Regiment or Brigade level The silk medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin or 'epingle', as worn in the traditional Belgian manner Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With silver palm with \'A\' cypher The decoration with King Albert I reverse The emblem denotes: - 1 x 'Silver' Palm: The award of 5 x Citations in Orders of the Day at Army level Scarce seen with 'Silver' Palm, for multiple citations Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With \'A\' (King Albert) cypher The decoration with King Albert I reverse cypher The Cross of War was awarded without emblems on the riband to many Allied personnel, including personnel (Officers and Other Ranks) from the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces Reference \'Medals to Australia\' (Williams, 3rd Edition, 1990), a total of 403 awards of the Belgian Cross of War were made to Australian personnel during the Great War Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With \'A\' (King Albert) cypher The decoration with King Albert I reverse The Cross of War (the majority awarded without \'Palms\') was awarded to many Allied personnel, including personnel (Officers and Other Ranks) from the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces Reference \'Medals to Australia\' (Williams, 3rd Edition, 1990), a total of 403 awards of the Belgian Cross of War were made to Australian personnel during the Great War Condition: VF

Belgium: Cross of War 1940-1945 (Croix De Guerre 1940-1945), Reverse with Leopold III cypher. The riband with 'Tower' emblem Note: By decree of 20 May 1942 (by the Government in Exile in London). The War Cross could be awarded to Civilians (for example by members of the Resistance). A further decree of 23 August 1943, instituted the 'Tower' emblem for wear on the riband of War Cross, by civilians decorated with the CDG for acts of gallantry A scarce seen CDG emblem Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting-pin, or 'epingle' in the Belgian style Condition: About EF

Belgium: Cross of War 1940-1945 (Croix De Guerre 1940-1945). 'Lion' variant reverse. With 1 x bronze 'Palm' citation emblem with 'L' monogram Important: The reverse of this CDG is the scarce type with 'Lion' emblem (the same Lion centres are appear on both obverse and reverse of this variant) The emblem denotes; - Bronze Palm: The award of a Mention-in-Despatches in Orders of the Day at Army level The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', in the Belgian fashion, and as-worn Condition: About EF

Belgium: Cross of War 1940-1945 (Croix De Guerre 1940-1945). King Leopold III reverse with 1 x 'Citation' emblem, comprising 1 x Bronze 'LIII' Palm The emblem denotes; - Bronze Palm: The award of a Mention-in-Despatches in Orders of the Day at Army level The decoration contained in it's card box of issue The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', in the Belgian fashion, and as-worn Condition: About EF

Belgium: Cross of War 1940-1945 (Croix De Guerre 1940-1945). King Leopold III reverse with 1 x 'Citation' emblem, comprising 1 x Bronze 'LIII' Palm The emblem (of the scarcer first type with numbered 'LIII' monogram) denotes; - Bronze Palm: The award of a 'Citation' in Orders of the Day at Army level The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', in the Belgian fashion, and as-worn Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1940-1945 (Croix De Guerre 1940-1945). King Leopold III reverse with 1 x 'Citation' emblem, comprising a 'Tower' The emblem denotes; - Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation to a member of the 'Resistance' The award of the 'Tower' (Tour Crenelle) was established on 13 August 1943 as a unique award to civilians for bravery and distinguished service while on approved missions, and to members of the 'Civil Resistance' The emblem stitched to an original silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style A scarce 'War Cross' emblem Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1940-1945 (Croix De Guerre 1940-1945). King Leopold III reverse with 1 x 'Citation' emblem, comprising a bronze 'Palm' with 'L' monogram The emblems denote; - Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at Army level The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1940-1945 (Croix De Guerre 1940-1945). King Leopold III reverse with 1 x 'Citation' emblem, comprising a bronze 'Palm' with 'LIII' monogram, and the riband draped with mini-fourragere in the colours of the Order of Leopold The emblems denote; - Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at Army level - Fourraguere in Colours of Order of Leopold: Unit cited for gallantry at Army level The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1940-1945 (Croix De Guerre 1940-1945). King Leopold III reverse with 1 x bronze 'Lion' citation emblem (attributed to Monsieur Louis-Joseph DESMETTE of the Mouvement National Belge, or MNB) Important: The recipient was a member of the Belgian Resistance, 'Secrete Armee'. The CDG sold together with official award document 'Brevet; The emblem denotes; - Bronze Lion: The award of a Mention-in-Despatches in Orders of the Day at Regiment level The decoration was awarded by on 6 November 1948, with below citation; Quote, "Membre du Mouvement National Belge, depuis 1943. Diffusa la presse clandestine, recupera, transporta et entreposa des armes et des explosifs, sabota un nombreux materiel ferroviaire." Unquote. A translation for the citation is; Quote, Member of the Belgian National Movement, since 1943. Distributed the clandestine press, collected, transported and stored weapons and explosives, sabotaged a lot of railway equipment Unquote. The Mouvement National Belge, or MNB, was established in Brussels in December 1940 by Aim? Dandoy. It focused on evacuating allied airmen (the 'Comet' Escape Line), sabotage and intelligence gathering ('Mill' Intelligence Network). Most of its members were recruited from the French-speaking middle classes, and maintained a center-right political stance which was more moderate than the powerful Belgian Legion group (later the Secret Army). It was also active in publishing a clandestine newspaper, 'La Voix des Belge' that continued to be published through to the 'Liberation' of Belgium in 1944. The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', in the Belgian fashion, and as-worn Condition: About EF

Belgium: Cross of War 1940-1945 (Croix De Guerre 1940-1945). King Leopold III reverse with 2 x 'Citation' emblems of bronze 'Palmes' with 'L' monogram The emblems denote; - 2 x Bronze Palmes: 2 x Citations in Orders of the Day at Army level Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1940-1945 (Croix De Guerre 1940-1945). King Leopold III reverse with 2 x \'Citation\' emblems, comprising a bronze \'Palm\' with \'L\' monogram & 1 x bronze \'Lion\' The emblems denote; - Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at Army level - Bronze Lion: 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at Regimental level Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1940-1945 (Croix De Guerre 1940-1945). King Leopold III reverse with 3 x 'Citation' emblems of bronze 'Palmes' with 'L' monogram The emblems denote; - 3 x Bronze Palmes: 3 x Citations in Orders of the Day at Army level Condition: VF

Belgium: Cross of War 1940-1945 (Croix De Guerre 1940-1945). King Leopold III reverse with 4 x 'Citation' emblems of bronze 'Palmes' with 'L' monogram The emblems denote; - 4 x Bronze Palmes: 4 x Citations in Orders of the Day at Army level The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: VF

Belgium: Cross of War 1940-1945 (Croix De Guerre 1940-1945). With 'LIII' cypher reverse & 2 x bronze 'Palm' citation emblems with 'L' cypher The emblems denote; - 2 x Bronze Palmes: 2 x Citations in Orders of the Day at Army level Condition: VF

Belgium: Cross of War 1940-1953 (Croix De Guerre 1940-1953). 'King Leopold III cypher reverse. With 1 x Bronze 'III' citation emblem The emblem denotes; - Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation (Mentio-in-Despatches) by Order of the Minister of National Defence During the reign of King Lepold III, 'Palm' emblems awarded during the Second World War and Korean Wars, had 2 x variants, either with monogram, or 'L' cypher Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1940-1953 (Croix De Guerre 1940-1953). 'King Leopold III cypher reverse. With 1 x Bronze 'III' citation emblem The emblem denotes; - Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation (Mention-in-Despatches) by Order of the Minister of National Defence During the reign of King Lepold III, 'Palm' emblems awarded during the Second World War and Korean Wars, had 2 x variants, either with monogram, or 'L' cypher Condition: About EF

Belgium: Cross of War 1940-1953 (Croix De Guerre 1940-1953). 'King Leopold III cypher reverse. With 1 x Gilt (Vermeil) 'Lion' citation emblem The emblem denotes; - Gilt (Vermeil) Lion: 1 x Citation (Mention-in-Despatches) in Orders of the Day at Army level During the reign of King Lepold III, the awards of the 'Lion' emblems could be awarded in Bronze, Silver (argent) or Gold (Vermeil) A scarce seen 'Gilt' emblem on the market Condition: About EF

Belgium: Cross of War 1940-1953 (Croix De Guerre 1940-1953). King Leopold III cypher reverse. No emblem as awarded to 'Allied' Forces' Awards made to allied personnel during the Second World War and Korean War, were generally not awarded with emblems Condition: About EF

Belgium: Cross of War 1940-1953 (Croix De Guerre 1940-1953). Variant 'Lion' reverse. With 1 x 'Citation' emblem, comprising 1 x Bronze 'L' Palm The decoration is a scarce variant model with 'Lion' obverse and reverse centres The emblem denotes; - Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation (Mention-in-Despatches) by Order of the Minister of National Defence The 'Palm' emblem denotie an award during the reign of King Leopold III, for either the Second World War, or Korean War A Scarce reverse variant Condition: About EF

Belgium: Cross of War 1940-1953 (Croix De Guerre 1940-1953). With 1 x \'Citation\' emblem, comprising 1 x Bronze \'Lion\' Type of 'Cross of War' that was awarded for both the Second World War and Korean War The 'Bronze Lion' emblem plaque denotes: - 1 x Bronze Lion: The award of 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at Regiment or Brigade level The silk medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin or 'epingle', as worn in the traditional Belgian manner Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1940-1953 (Croix De Guerre 1940-1953). With 1 x \'Citation\' emblem, comprising 1 x Bronze \'Palm\' with \'L\' cypher The decoration with King Leopold III reverse was awarded between 1940-1953, including both the Second World War and Korean War Note: Two types of bronze palms were used during the reign of King Leopold III, the first type had the inverted letters 'L' with Roman numerals 'III' in the centre. The pattern of the 'Palm' is was, in 1952, revised to have just the single letter 'L' in the centre of the bronze palm emblem. The palm emblem denotes: - Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation (Mention-in-Despatches) by Order of the Minister of National Defence In practise Second World War veterans chose to wear on their ribands whatever 'L III' or 'L' 'Palm' emblems they sourced or received The silk medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin or 'epingle', as worn in the traditional Belgian manner Condition: About EF

Belgium: Cross of War 1940-1953 (Croix De Guerre 1940-1953). With 2 x \'Citation\' emblems, comprising 1 x Bronze \'Palm\' with \'L\' cypher & a Bronze \'Lion\' Type of 'Cross of War' awarded for both the Second World War and the Korean War The different citation emblems denote: - 1 x Bronze Lion: The award of 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at Regiment or Brigade level - Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation (Mention-in-Despatches) in Army Orders by Order of the Minister of National Defence Note: In practise Second World War & Korean War veterans chose to wear on their ribands whatever 'L III' or 'L' 'Palm' emblems they sourced or received The silk medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin or 'epingle', as worn in the traditional Belgian manner Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1940-45 & 1950-53 (Croix De Guerre 1940). With bronze \'Lion\' citation emblem on riband As awarded during Second World War and Korean War The decoration with King Leopold III reverse The 'bronze' Lion emblem denotes: - 1 x Bronze Lion: The award of 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at 'Regiment' level The medal retaining its original silk riband, that is fitted with an 'Epingle' two-pronged mounting pin in the Belgian style Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1940-45 & 1950-53 (Croix De Guerre 1940). With bronze \'Palm\' emblem, with \'L\' cypher on riband As awarded during Second World War and Korean War The decoration with King Leopold III reverse The bronze \'Palm\' with second type King Leopold \'L\' cypher palm that was introduced in 1952, and made retrospective to 1940 (so worn on both Second World War and Korean War CDG awards), denotes: - 1 x bronze \'Palm\': The award of 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at \'Army\' level The medal retaining its original silk riband, that is fitted with an \'Epingle\' two-pronged mounting pin in the Belgian style Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1940-45 & 1950-53 (Croix De Guerre 1940). With \'Gilt\' (vermeil) rampant \'Lion\' citation emblem on riband The decoration with King Leopold III reverse The 'Gilt' (vermeil) Lion emblem denotes: - 1 x Gilt Lion: The award of 1 x Citation in Orders of the Day at 'Division' level The medal retaining its original silk riband Condition: GVF

Belgium: Cross of War 1940-45 with 1 x Citation 'LIII' Palm (Croix De Guerre 1940-45 avec 'LIII' Palm) . Sold together with ordnance issue 'Fourragere' in colours of the 'Croix De Guerre 1940-1945' The riband of the Croix De Guerre with a Bronze Palm emblem indicating that the recipient had been cited at Army level. The ordnance issue 'Palm' citation with the cypher of King Leopold III The Croix De Guerre medal contained in it's issue red card box Belgium only issued a 'Fourragere' in the colours of the 'Croix De Guerre' for the Second World War 1940-1945 The Belgian fourrag?re of 1940 was created by Prince Charles of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom to honor certain military formations that distinguished themselves during the Second World War. It consists of three cords terminated by a knot and a metal 'Ferret', and is braided in red and green; the colors of the Belgian Croix de guerre of 1940 Condition: EF

Belgium: Decoration for Civil Acts of Courage (Decoration Civique pour acts de courage, devouement et humanite / Burgerlijke Ereteken voor moedige daad, toewijding en menslievendheid) : Decoration Civique 1st Classe). 1st Class. Gilt The award mounted with the 'Long Service' category ribbon Condition: GVF

Belgium: Decoration for Civil Acts of Courage (Medaille Civique / Medaille Burgerlijke): 3rd Class, bronze The cross-dimension width being approx 34mm Medal fitted with the 'Acts of Courage' Riband Condition: GVF

Belgium: Defaulterers\' Medal 1940-1945 This example fitted with a riband denoting that the recipient refused to cooperate and do work for the German occupiers / invaders Condition: GVF

Belgium: Defence of Liege Medal 1914 Awarded to those Belgian personnel who served in the defence of the city of Liege in 1914 Condition: GVF

Belgium: Defence of Three Cities Medal 'Nieuwpoort, Diksmuidie, Ieper 1914-1918'. With clasp 'Diksmuidie' on riband A most attractive gilt and enamel octagonla shaped medal Condition: EF

Belgium: Deportees Cross 1914-1918 (Croix des D?port?s 1914-1918; Weggevoerdenkruis 1914-1918) Awarded to Belgian civilians who were forcibly deported from their homes and residences in enemy occupied Belgium during the Great War, and transported to Germany or other occuipied territory Condition: EF

Belgium: Deportees Cross 1914-1918 (Croix des D?port?s; Weggevoerdenkruis 1914-1918) Uncommonly, this example contained in, and sold together with original red titled card box boite) of issue Condition: EF

Belgium: Deportees Cross 1914-1918 (Croix des Deportes; Weggevoerdenkruis 1914-1918) Condition: EF

Belgium: Escapers Cross 1940-1945 (Croix De Evades 19140-1945) Awarded to those captured personnel who subsequently made successful escapes from the enemy Condition: GVF

Belgium: Escapers Cross 1940-1945 (Croix des Evades 1940-1945 / Kruis der Ontsnapten 1940-1945) The award was established on 25 February 1944 by the Belgian Government in Exile that was located in London. The medal was awarded to all Belgian citizens who, during World War II, had escaped from occupied Belgium, or from another enemy occupied land, and who after making their escape had served with a resistance group, or had been imprisoned for a minimum of three months following an act of patriotism, or for having travelled clandestinely to participate in a Belgian action aimed at promoting the war against the enemy. Escaped prisoners of war could also be awarded the medal if they met this last criteria. Later the award criteria was extended to include those who had escaped, even from non occupied territories, and made their way to the United Kingdom in order to continue fighting the enemy. This included the Belgians rescued between 28 May and 2 June 1940 from the beaches of Dunkirk, it also included those who escaped, prior to 1 November 1940, from non occupied France Condition: GVF

Belgium: Ethiopian Campaign Medal 1941 & clasp ?Abyssinie? (M?daille Comm?morative de la Campagne d'Ethiopie avec barrette ?Abyssinie? / Herinneringsmedaille van de Ethiopische Veldtocht met ?Abyssinie? gesp), 1941 Condition: GVF

Belgium: Ethiopian Campaign Medal 1941. No clasp (M?daille Comm?morative de la Campagne d'Ethiopie / Herinneringsmedaille van de Ethiopische Condition: GVF

Belgium: Ethiopian Campaign Medal 1941. With ?Abyssinie? bar (M?daille Comm?morative de la Campagne d'Ethiopie avec barrette ?Abyssinie? / Herinneringsmedaille van de Ethiopische Veldtocht met ?Abyssinie? gesp), 1941 Condition: GVF

Belgium: Flemish Cities Veterans Medal 1914-18. With 3 x clasps 'Ieper' 'Nieupoort' 'Diksmuide' Condition: EF

Belgium: Gembloux Cross 1940 (M?daille de Gembloux) Awarded to commemorate the epic 'Defence of Gembloux' in May 1940 by Belgian/French Forces, that - for a time - held-up and thwarted the numerically superior and deadlier Panzer brigades of German General von Kluge. Significantly it was the French Moroccan troops who bore the brunt of the fight, which cost the Belgian-French forces an estimated 2,250 casualties. The role of the Moroccans being reflected in their insignia depicted on this finely designed medal. Awarded to both Belgian and French troops. Condition: GVF

Belgium: Gembloux Cross 1940 (M?daille de Gembloux) Awarded to commemorate the epic 'Defence of Gembloux' in May 1940 by Belgian/French Forces, that - for a time - held-up and thwarted the numerically superior and deadlier Panzer brigades of German General von Kluge. Significantly it was the French Moroccan troops who bore the brunt of the fight, which cost the Belgian-French forces an estimated 2,250 casualties. The role of the Moroccans being reflected in their insignia depicted on this finely designed medal. Awarded to both Belgian and French troops. Condition: GVF

Belgium: Golden Palms of the Order of the Crown (Palmes d\'Or de l\'Ordre de la Couronne / Gouden Palmen der Kroonorde) A gilt metal award Condition: EF

Belgium: Golden Palms of the Order of the Crown (Palmes d\'Or de l\'Ordre de la Couronne / Gouden Palmen der Kroonorde) A gilt decoration Condition: EF

Belgium: Great War 'Flemish' Veterans gilt and enamel pin 'N.S.B.' (NSB Nationale Strijders Bond) The heavily gilded and enamel insignia fitted with original pin to reverse, and with makers marks 'Ch. Galere, Bruxelles' Contained in original card box of issue with makers name and address; Ch. Galere, Decorations, 172, Rue De Trone, Bruxelles, Tel: 48.29.08 N.S.B. denotes insignia worn by Flemish speaking Belgian veterans of the Great War, the French speaking Belgian veterans had the same insignia but with enamelled letters F.N.C.. for Federation National des Combattants Condition: EF

Belgium: Great War era official issue commemorative table medal 'Carte du Feu' - for a holder of the 'Cross of Fire' The bronze medallion measuring 65mm diameter. Obverse a depcition of a Belgian Infantryman of the Great War and reverse the inscriptions 'Carte de Feu' and inscribed with name of soldier ?Guillaume Billen? Important: The recipient has been positively identified from the 'Cross of Fire' nominal rolls as being Corporal Guillaume Billen of the 22nd Line Infantry Regiment, and who was a native of the town of Schaarbeek Condition: GVF

Belgium: Great War Medal ribands 1 x metre lengths of riband for Croix De Feu, Yser Medal and Commemorative Medal 1914-1918 Condition: EF

Belgium: Great War period (?) Belgian Army white metal cap badge, with 2 lugs/loops to reverse Condition: VF

Belgium: Insignia of Honour of the Laureate of Work, silver 1948-1963 issue (Insigne d?Honneur de Laur?ate du Travail, argent; Ereteken van Laureaat van de Arbeid, zilver 1948-1963) The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original two-pronged pin Condition: EF

Belgium: Inter-Allied Victory Medal 1914-1918 (M?daille Inter-Alli?e de la Victoire, dos lisse; Intergeallieerde Overwinningsmedaille, keerzijde plat, 1914-1918) Condition: GVF

Belgium: Inter-Allied Victory Medal 1914-1918 (M?daille Interalli?e de la Victoire 1914?1918 / Intergeallieerde Overwinningsmedaille 1914?1918) The medal was established by Royal Decree on 15 July 1919 and was awarded to all qualifying members of the Belgian Armed Forces, Colonial Forces and Merchant Navy that served under arms during the period of the Great War In the Belgian order of precedence the medal is worn immediately after the Yser Medal Condition: GVF

Belgium: Interallied Victory Medal 1914-18 Contained in contemporary 'Fisch' (paper packet of issue) Fisch & Co, were prominent official suppliers of Decorations and Medals in the inter-war years, and plied their trade from 40-42 Rue Antoine Dansaert, Brussels Condition: GVF

Belgium: Interallied Victory Medal 1914-1918 Condition: GVF

Belgium: Interallied Victory Medal 1914-1918 The silk riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin in the Belgian fashion for wear Condition: GVF

Belgium: Interallied Victory Medal 1914-1918 (Medaille de la Victorie 1914-1918) Condition: GVF

Belgium: Interallied Victory Medal 1914-1918 (Medaille de la Victorie 1914-1918) Condition: GVF

Belgium: Interallied Victory Medal 1914-1918 (Medaille de la Victorie 1914-1918) - Uniface Variant This a scarce 'Uniface' variant The obverse with sharp detail features Condition: GVF

Belgium: Interallied Victory Medal 1914-1918 (Medaille de la Victorie 1914-1918)Belgium: Interallied Victory Medal 1914-1918 (Medaille de la Victorie 1914-1918) The Belgian issue of the Interallied Victory Medal Condition: GVF

Belgium: Interallied Victory Medal 1914-1918 (Medaille de la Victorie) The medal retaining its original silk riband Condition: GVF

Belgium: Interallied Victory Medal 1914-1918 (Medaille de la Victorie) The medal retaining its original silk riband Condition: GVF

Belgium: Interallied Victory Medal 1914-1918 (Medaille de la Victorie) The original silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: About EF Code: 18526 Price: 20.00 GBP

Belgium: Interallied Victory Medal 1914-1918 (Medaille de la Victorie) The medal fitted with original silk \'moire\' riband Condition: GVF

Belgium: Interallied Victory Medal 1918 Fitted with length of contemporary silk weave riband Condition: VF

Belgium: Inventors Medal Condition: VF

Belgium: King Albert Medal 1914-1918 (M?daille du Roi Albert / Koning Albert Medaille). Flemish (Dutch) language issue, with riband variant for award to recipients who performed their deeds in 'Occupied Belgium' Important: Rare issue medal type in the Flemish (Dutch) language, and with special 'Occupied Territories' recipient The King Albert Medal was instituted by royal decree on 7 April 1919 The medal was awarded to both Belgians and foreigners for exceptionally meritorious service in promoting, organising or administering humanitarian and charitable work that assisted the Belgian people and Belgian war effort during the Great War The scarce riband variant with 'double vertical stripes in the Belgian national was to denote that the recipient had performed their deeds in Belgian territory that was under 'Enemy Occupation' The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: GVF

Belgium: King Albert Medal 1914-1918 (M?daille du Roi Albert / Koning Albert Medaille). French language issue The King Albert Medal was instituted by royal decree on 7 April 1919 The medal was awarded to both Belgians and foreigners for exceptionally meritorious service in promoting, organising or administering humanitarian and charitable work that assisted the Belgian people and Belgian war effort during the Great War Condition: GVF

Belgium: King Albert Medal 1914-1918. French language issue Condition: GVF

Belgium: King Albert Veterans Cross 1909-34 Gilt medal with 2 x palms emblems on riband Condition: GVF

Belgium: King Baudouin Royal Household Medal for Foreign Delegations. Second Class, silvered medal Sold together with: - Original plush hinged case of issue with logo of maker, Fisch, Brussels, Belgium Very scarce A near pristine example. Choice Condition: EF

Belgium: King Leopold Commemorative Medal of the Congo 1879-1908 Fitted with correct silk riband of the Congo Free State A most attractive - and scarce - gilt medal Condition: EF

Belgium: Labour Decoration, 2nd Class Silver (D?coration du Travail, argent; Decoratie voor Arbeid, zilver) Silvered and enamel Contained in original case of issue. This with gilt tooling on front of the case ?2e Classe Klasse? The decoration riband fitted with traditional Belgian two-pronged mounting pin Condition: About EF

Belgium: Labour Decoration, 2nd Class Silver (Decoration du Travail, argent; Decoratie voor Arbeid, zilver) Silvered and enamel Condition: About EF

Belgium: Labour Decoration. 2nd Class Silver (Decoration du Travail, argent; Decoratie voor Arbeid, zilver). A set, comprising full-size & miniature medals (2) Both medals in silvered metal and enamel The full-size medal with post 1951 bi-lingual legend. The silk riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin in the Belgian fashion for wear The miniature medal with pre-1951 uni-lingual 'French' language legend Condition: GVF

Belgium: Labour Decoration. \'Gold\' grade (Decoration du Travail, classe \'Or\' / Decoratie voor Arbeid, \'Goud\' klasse). With silk rosette on riband The 'Gold' grade of this award is awarded for 30 years dedicated service in Industry or Agriculture. The 'Silver' grade of the same decoration is awarded for 25 years service Condition: GVF

Belgium: Labour Decoration. \'Gold\' grade (Decoration du Travail, classe \'Or\' / Decoratie voor Arbeid, \'Goud\' klasse). With silk rosette on riband The 'Gold' grade of this award is awarded for 30 years dedicated service in Industry or Agriculture. The 'Silver' grade of the same decoration is awarded for 25 years service Contained in red titled card box of issue Condition: EF

Belgium: Length of used ordnance quality silk moire Interallied Victory Medal riband Condition: GVF

Belgium: Liege Medal 1914 (M?daille de Li?ge / Medaille van Luik, 1914) Condition: GVF

Belgium: Liege Medal 1914 (M?daille de Li?ge 1914 / Medaille van Luik 1914) The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' for wear and as-worn in the Belgian style Condition: GVF

Belgium: Liege Medal 1914 (M?daille de Li?ge 1914 / Medaille van Luik 1914) The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' for wear and as-worn in the Belgian style Condition: GVF

Belgium: Liege Medal 1914 (Medaille de Liege 1914 / Medaille van Luik 1914) Instituted by the Municipality of Liege in 1920, for award to those who had fought in defence of the city in 1914 The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: GVF

Belgium: Liege Medal 1914 (Medaille de Liege 1914 / Medaille van Luik 1914) Instituted by the Municiplaity of Liege in 1920, for award to those who had fought in defence of the city in 1914 Condition: GVF

Belgium: Lot of 10 x \'Silvered\' Frontline chevron bars for the Commemorative Medal 1914-1918 Condition: GVF

Belgium: Lot of 5 x World Wars contemporary miniature medals The lot comprises: - Belgium Miniature: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre) 1940-45. With bronze palm emblem - Belgium Miniature: Cross of Fire (Croix de Feu) - Belgium Miniature: Commemorative Medal 14-18, With 1 x gilt front line bar, Crown emblem & clasp - Belgium Miniature: Yser Cross 1914. Bronze & enamel - Belgium Miniature: Yser Medal 1914. Bronze & enamel The CDG struck form a modified die - the \'A\' (King Alber) cypher still partially visible, with crudely super-imposed \'L\' (King Leopold) cypher The medals all fitted with contemporary silk ribands The Yser Cross is an especially scarce to find medal to find in miniature Condition: GVF

Belgium: Lot of 5 x \'Gilt\' chevron bars for the Commemorative Medal 1914-1918 Condition: GVF

Belgium: Lot of 6 x Belgian Orders, Decorations & Medals Belgium: Lot of 6 x Belgian Medals (WW2 / Political Prisoner / CDG / Escapers Cross ‘ Commander Leopold II & Officer Leopold Including:

Belgium: Maritime Decoration 1914-18. 1st Class Medal with crossed anchors (D?coration Maritime 1914-1918, M?daille de 1 Classe avec ancres entrecrois?es / Maritime Decoratie 1914-1918, Medaille 1 Klasse, met gekruiste ankers) The Decoration was instituted by Royal Decree on 19 November 1918, and awarded in five classes (2 x classes of 'Cross', and 3 x classes of 'Medal') for distinguished maritime services during the Great War Scarce Condition: GVF

Belgium: Maritime Decoration 1914-1918 (Decoration Maritime 1914-1918 / Maritime Decoratie 1914-1918). 3rd Class. Bronze The medal with crossed swords suspension, and the silk riband with large crossed anchors ribbon emblem Scarce Condition: GV

Belgium: Maritime Medal 1940-1945 (Medaille Maritime 1940-1945). With crossed anchors emblem on ribbon Awarded to Belgian seafarers who served in the Second World War during the 1940 campaign, and subsequently as members of allied merchant fleets as well as the Belgian merchant seamen who served in the Belgian vessels that came under the control of the Belgian Government in Exile (in the UK) and which supported Free Belgian Forces 1940-1945 Condition: GVF

Belgium: Maritime Medal 1940?1945 (M?daille Maritime 1940?1945 / Maritime Medaille 1940?1945) Established by Royal Decree on 17 July 1941 and awarded for bravery and distinguished service to members of the Belgian, Navy, Mercantile Marine and Fishing Fleet, for acts of heroism in the saving of ships or lives during an action against the enemy. The award criteria was later extended to include Belgians who had served at least 2 years afloat on allied warships (for example the Royal Navy), and those who had been twice ship-wrecked due to enemy action The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Maritime Medal 1940?1945 (M?daille Maritime 1940?1945 / Maritime Medaille 1940?1945) Established by Royal Decree on 17 July 1941 and awarded tfor bravery and distinguished service to members of the Belgian, Navy, Mercantile Marine and Fishing Fleet, for acts of heroism in the saving of ships or lives during an action against the enemy. The award criteria was later extended to include Belgians who had served at least 2 years afloat on allied warships (for example the Royal Navy), and those who had been twice ship-wrecked due to enemy action Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal clasp 1940-1945. Silver A full-size medal clasp with backstrap Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal clasp 1940-1945. Silver A full-size medal clasp with backstrap Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal clasp 1940-1945. Silver A full-size medal clasp with backstrap Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal clasp 1940-1945. Silver A full-size medal clasp with backstrap Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal clasp \'Bataille de Belgique 1940\'. Bronze A full-size medal clasp with backstrap Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal clasp \'Bataille D\'Angleterre. Bronze A full-size medal clasp with backstrap Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal clasp \'Bataille D\'Angleterre. Bronze A full-size medal clasp with backstrap Condition: EF.

Belgium: Medal clasp \'Bataille D\'Angleterre. Bronze A full-size medal clasp with backstrap Condition: EF.

Belgium: Medal clasp \'Birmanie\'. Bronze A full-size medal clasp with back-strap Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal clasp \'Coree-Korea. Silver A full-size medal clasp with backstrap Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal clasp \'Coree-Korea. Silver A full-size medal clasp with backstrap Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal clasp \'Coree-Korea. Silver A full-size medal clasp with backstrap Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal clasp \'Coree-Korea. Silver A full-size medal clasp with backstrap Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal clasp \'Coree-Korea. Silver A full-size medal clasp with backstrap Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal clasp \'Dieppe\'. Bronze A full-size medal clasp with backstrap Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal clasp \'Dieppe\'. Bronze A full-size medal clasp with backstrap Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal clasp \'Haktang-Ni. Bronze A full-size medal clasp with backstrap Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal clasp \'Haktang-Ni. Bronze A full-size medal clasp with backstrap Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal clasp \'Madagascar\'. Bronze A full-size medal clasp with back-strap Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal clasp \'Moyen Orient\'. Bronze A full-size medal clasp with back-strap Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal clasp \'Nigerie\'. Bronze A full-size medal clasp with back-strap Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal clasp \'Normandie\'. Bronze A full-size medal clasp with backstrap Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal clasp \'Pugnator\'. Silver A full-size medal clasp with backstrap Condition: EF.

Belgium: Medal clasp \'Pugnator\'. Silver A full-size medal clasp with backstrap Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal for Acts of Courage, Devotion and Humanity (Medaille pour Actes de Courage, de Devouement et d\'Humanite), Leopold II issue. Gilt issue Important: Reverse engraved 'Francois van Halen Vice President Directeur de la Mutualite 1869-1905' The engraving is on 6 x lines in reverse centre field This gilt medal measures approximately 32mm across A scarce Belgian issue medal Condition: GVF

Belgium: Medal for Belgian Gratitude (Reconnaisance Medal for War Aid 1940-45). First class 'Gold' (gilt / vermeil) to a Red Cross medical worker with 'Geneva Cross' suspension Instituted by the Royal Decree of 1 August 1945, and awarded in three classes or grades viz; bronze, silver and gold The medal was awarded for conspicuous acts of courage and humanity performed by Belgians and Foreign nationals in the performance of protecting and savIng Belgian lives during the Second World War The medal was awarded with and without 'Geneva Cross' suspensions. The 'Geneva Cross' denoting that the award was made to Doctors, Medical Administrators and or Nurses Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal for Belgian Gratitude (Reconnaisance Medal for War Aid 1940-45). Second class issue to member of the Red Cross, with enamelled Geneva Cross suspension Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal for Civilian Resistance 1940-1945 (attributed Madame Alice M.L. RAVERT) Sold together with original award 'Brevet' from the Belgian Minstry of Public Works and Reconstruction. This last named and dated 14 November 1952, as an award to Madame Alice M. L. RAVERT (nee SOIGNIES), born 10 July 1874 Condition: VF

Belgium: Medal for Civilian Resistance 1940-1945 (M?daille du r?sistant civil / Burgerlijke Weerstandsmedaille) This war medal was established by Royal Decree on 21 March 1951 as an award to all qualifying members of the Belgian civilian resistance during the Second World War Condition: GVF

Belgium: Medal for Combat Volunteers with clasp 'Pugnator' on riband This the issue for the 'Korean War' Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal for Combat Volunteers. Korean War issue with clasp 'Coree-Korea' on riband Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal for Combat War Volunteers (Medaille du Volontaire De Guerre Combattant). With 2 x clasps, 'Pugnator', & 'Coree-Korea' The Medal for War Volunteers with clasp Coree-Korea was instituted by decree of 7 April 1952, to those who had volunteered for overseas service in Korea for the 'Duration of War'. A subsequent decree of 8 April 1952, instituted the clasp 'Pugnator' to indicate those who actually served overseas in theatre. A further decree of 16 November instituted the award of the retrospective clasps '1914-1918' &' 1940-1945' on this medal for those veterans of the respective world wars who had not previously claimed earlier Volunteer Service medals for those conflicts. Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal for Combat War Volunteers (Medaille du Volontaire De Guerre Combattant). With 2 x clasps, 'Pugnator', & silvered 'Coree-Korea' The Medal for War Volunteers with clasp Coree-Korea was instituted by decree of 7 April 1952, to those who had volunteered for overseas service in Korea for the 'Duration of War'. A subsequent decree of 8 April 1952, instituted the clasp 'Pugnator' to indicate those who actually served overseas in theatre. A further decree of 16 November instituted the award of the retrospective clasps '1914-1918' &' 1940-1945' on this medal for those veterans of the respective world wars who had not previously claimed earlier Volunteer Service medals for those conflicts. The 2 x ''Silvered' clasps denote that the recipient had actually served under fire and seen combat during the Second World War and in the Korean War Condition: About EF

Belgium: Medal for Combat War Volunteers (Medaille du Volontaire De Guerre Combattant). With 2 x ordnance issue clasps, \'Pugnator\', & silvered \'Coree-Korea\' The Medal for War Volunteers with clasp Coree-Korea was instituted by decree of 7 April 1952, to those who had volunteered for overseas service in Korea for the \'Duration of War\'. A subsequent decree of 8 April 1952, instituted the clasp \'Pugnator\' to indicate those who actually served overseas in theatre. A further decree of 16 November instituted the award of the retrospective clasps \'1914-1918\' &\' 1940-1945\' on this medal for those veterans of the respective world wars who had not previously claimed earlier Volunteer Service medals for those conflicts. The \'Silvered\' clasp denotes that the recipient had actually served under fire and seen combat during the Korean War The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: About EF

Belgium: Medal for Combat War Volunteers (Medaille du Volontaire De Guerre Combattant). With clasp 'Coree-Korea' The Medal for War Volunteers with clasp Coree-Korea was instituted by decree of 7 April 1952, to those who had volunteered for overseas service in Korea for the 'Duration of War' Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal for Defaulters 1940-1945. With \'Red Stripes\' for \'Refusal to return work in Germany as forced labour\' (La Medaille des Refractaires) This medal was instituted on 12 February 1951, for award to qualifying Belgian nationals who by their deeds and actions refused to work / cooperate with the German occupying forces, military or civil. The medal was awarded to three different categories of \'Defaulter\', each category being awarded a distinctive riband as under: - Pale green with 2 x yellow Stripes: Awarded to those who refused to work with or for the German military - Pale green with 2 x red Stripes: Awarded to those returned on leave from working in forced labour in Germany & who refused to return to Germany prior to 6 June 1944 - Pale green with 2 x white stripes: Awarded to those who refused to work with or for the Germans in any capacity The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\', as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal for Defaulters 1940-1945. With \'Yellow Stripes\' for \'Refusal to Work with, or for, the German Military (La Medaille des Refacrataires) This medal was instituted on 12 February 1951, for award to qualifying Belgian nationals who by their deeds and actions refused to work / cooperate with the German occupying forces, military or civil. The medal was awarded to three different categories of \'Defaulter\', each category being awarded a distinctive riband as under: - Pale green with 2 x yellow Stripes: Awarded to those who refused to work with or for the German military - Pale green with 2 x red Stripes: Awarded to those returned from working in labour in Germany & who refused to return to Germany prior to 6 June 1944 - Pale green with 2 x white stripes: Awarded to those who refused to work with or for the Germans in any capacity The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\', as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal for National Restoration 1914-1918 (Medaille de la Restoration Nationale 1914-1918) This bronze gilt medal was instituted on 22 May 1928 Awarded for special meritorious service to those recognized for their work as; officers, administrators, commissioners, and support staff, in the multi-various military and cicvil, services, institutions and specified organisations that were established to restore & repair the extensive war damage caused to the national, regional & civil infrastructure, materiel and human society The original issue silk riband now stitched and fitted with clip fittings to reverse for wear \'as-worn\' by a recipient A good example of what is the hardest to find in the prolific series of Belgian medals awarded for the Great War Condition: GVF

Belgium: Medal for Overseas Campaign Service 1951. This with clasp 'Coree-Korea' on riband Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal for Overseas Theatres of Operations. With 1 x clasp 'Coree-Korea' This medal mounted on original 1st issue riband with heavily embroidered white centre stripes, and uncommon thus Condition: GVF

Belgium: Medal for Overseas Theatres of Operations. With 4 x clasps 'Coree-Korea' 'Chatkol' 'Haktang-Ni' 'Imjin' This the maximum issue number of clasps on this medal for the Korean War - and scarce thus This medal mounted on contemporary second type (standard) issue riband Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal for Political Prisoners 1914-1918 (M?daille du Prisonnier Politique 1914-1918). French language reverse issue The King Albert Medal was instituted by royal decree on 26 December 1930 The medal was awarded to Belgian nationals arrested for political motives and acts of subversion in enemy occupied territory during the Great War, and who were subsequently imprisoned and or deported Condition: GVF

Belgium: Medal for Political Prisoners 1914-1918 (M?daille du Prisonnier Politique 1914-1918). Flemish (Dutch) language issue Important: Rare issue medal type - this issue in the Flemish (Dutch) language The King Albert Medal was instituted by royal decree on 26 December 1930 The medal was awarded to Belgian nationals arrested for political motives and acts of subversion in enemy occupied territory during the Great War, and who were subsequently imprisoned and or deported The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: GVF

Belgium: Medal for Resistance against Nazism in the Annexed Territories 1940-1945. With \'Red Stripes\' for all those \'Expelled or Deported\' from their home region (Medaille du Resistant contre le Nazisme dans les Territoires Annexes) Instituted on 16 April 1985 for award to eligible recipients who had resided for at least 5 x years the German speaking region of Belgium (the Eastern Cantons that were annexed after WW1 as war indemnity) and who actively opposed / resisted Nazism during the Second World War and held one of the below following statuses of recognition: - Political prisoners - Armed resistance fighters - Intelligence and Observation operatives - Civilian resistance (including saboteurs) - Refactory - Prisoners of War 1940-1945 - Resistance worker with the clandestine \'Underground Press\' - Deportee for compulsory labour members expelled from the area - Those forced into German Army / German Labour that deserted before 6/6/44 The medal was awarded to three different categories of \'Defaulter\', each category being awarded a distinctive riband as under: - Pale blue with 2 x yellow Stripes: Awarded to those who had been conscripted into the German military but who subsequently deserted - Pale blue with 2 x red Stripes: Awarded to those who had been expelled and or otherwise deported from their home region, including POW\'s, Forced Labour etc - Pale blue with 2 x white stripes: Awarded to all other \'Refractory\' listed above who remained in their home region but actively resisted the German occupying force The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\', as worn in the traditional Belgian style Scarce seen on the market Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal for Resistance against Nazism in the Annexed Territories 1940-1945. With \'White Stripes\' for all those who \'Actively Resisted\' the German Occupying forces, Military & Civil, in their home region in the annexed territories Instituted on 16 April 1985 for award to eligible recipients who had resided for at least 5 x years the German speaking region of Belgium (the Eastern Cantons that were annexed after WW1 as war indemnity) and who actively opposed / resisted Nazism during the Second World War and held one of the below following statuses of recognition: - Political prisoners - Armed resistance fighters - Intelligence and Observation operatives - Civilian resistance (including saboteurs) - Refactory - Prisoners of War 1940-1945 - Resistance worker with the clandestine \'Underground Press\' - Deportee for compulsory labour members expelled from the area - Those forced into German Army / German Labour that deserted before 6/6/44 The medal was awarded to three different categories of \'Defaulter\', each category being awarded a distinctive riband as under: - Pale blue with 2 x yellow Stripes: Awarded to those who had been conscripted into the German military but who subsequently deserted - Pale blue with 2 x red Stripes: Awarded to those who had been expelled and or otherwise deported from their home region, including POW\'s, Forced Labour etc - Pale blue with 2 x white stripes: Awarded to all other \'Refractory\' listed above who remained in their home region but actively resisted the German occupying force The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\', as worn in the traditional Belgian style Scarce seen on the market Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal for Resistance against Nazism in the Annexed Territories 1940-1945. With \'Yellow Stripes\' For deserters from the German Military\' (Medaille du Resistant contre le Nazisme dans les Territoires Annexes) Instituted on 16 April 1985 for award to eligible recipients who had resided for at least 5 x years the German speaking region of Belgium (the Eastern Cantons that were annexed after WW1 as war indemnity) and who actively opposed / resisted Nazism during the Second World War and held one of the below following statuses of recognition: - Political prisoners - Armed resistance fighters - Intelligence and Observation operatives - Civilian resistance (including saboteurs) - Refactory - Prisoners of War 1940-1945 - Resistance worker with the clandestine \'Underground Press\' - Deportee for compulsory labour members expelled from the area - Those forced into German Army / German Labour that deserted before 6/6/44 The medal was awarded to three different categories of \'Defaulter\', each category being awarded a distinctive riband as under: - Pale blue with 2 x yellow Stripes: Awarded to those who had been conscripted into the German military but who subsequently deserted - Pale blue with 2 x red Stripes: Awarded to those who had been expelled and or otherwise deported from their home region, including POW\'s, Forced Labour etc - Pale blue with 2 x white stripes: Awarded to all other \'Refractory\' listed above who remained in their home region but actively resisted the German occupying force The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\', as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal for Sports. Leopold III issue. First class Gilt Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal for Sports. Leopold III issue. Second class Silvered Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal for Sports. Leopold III issue. Third class Condition: GVF

Belgium: Medal for the Deported of Forced Labour 1942-1945 (La Medaille du Deport pour le Travail Force 1942-1945) The medal was instituted on 23 December 2002 as a retrospective reward to recognize all Belgian nationals who had been forcibly deported to Germany and German occupied territories as forced labour during the period 1940-1945 This medal is the penultimate officially instituted Belgian service medal for the Second World War Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal for the Royal Federation of Non Commissioned Officers (N.C.O.s.) of the Belgian Army An attractive and distinctive veterans medal Condition: GVF

Belgium: Medal for Volunteer Combatants (M?daille du Combattant Volontaire; Medaille van de Vrijwillige Strijder, 1914-1918) Condition: GVF

Belgium: Medal for Volunteer Combatants (M?daille du Combattant Volontaire; Medaille van de Vrijwillige Strijder, 1914-1918) Condition: GVF

Belgium: Medal for Volunteer Combatants 1914-1918 (M?daille du Combattant Volontaire / Medaille van de Vrijwillige Strijder 1914-1918 The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' for wear and as-worn in the Belgian style Condition: GVF

Belgium: Medal for \'Labour\', Silver class (Medaille du Travail, argent / Decoratie voor Arbeid, zilver). With bi-lingual language obverse legends (Post 1952) The award was originally instituted on 7 November 1847 as the Industrial and Agricultural Decoration. Awarded in two classes. Gold class awards are a reward for 30 years meritorious service; Silver class awards are for 25 years service Condition: VF

Belgium: Medal for \'Labour\': Set of both classes of the award Comprising; - Medal of Labour: Gold class (Medaille du Travail, classe ?Or?). Post 1952 - Medal for \'Labour\': Silver class (Medaille du Travail, \'Argent\'). Post 1952 The insignia of the \'First Class\' award fitted with original silk \'Rosette\' on riband The award was originally instituted on 7 November 1847 as the Industrial and Agricultural Decoration. Awarded in two classes. Gold class awards are a reward for 30 years meritorious service; Silver class awards are for 25 years service Condition: GVF

Belgium: Medal of the Resistance 1940-1945 (M?daille de la R?sistance / De Gewapende Weerstandsmedaille) Awarded to all members of the various armed Belgian resistance groups 1940-1945 Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal of the Resistance 1940-1945 (M?daille de la R?sistance / De Gewapende Weerstandsmedaille). With 4mm black enamelled posthumous 'Death' clasp The 'Death' clasp denotes a recipient was killed or otherwise died in service In respect of Belgian medals awarded for the Second World War, the black enamelled 'Death' clasps could be attached to the below medals only; - Meritime Medal 1940-1945 - Resistance Medal - Cross for Political Prisoners - Prisoner of War Medal Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal of the Resistance 1940-1945 (M?daille de la R?sistance / De Gewapende Weerstandsmedaille). With Black \'Posthumous\' (Noir) clasp. and sold with attributed award document (Albert Timmermans) Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal of the Resistance 1940-1945 (M?daille de la R?sistance / De Gewapende Weerstandsmedaille). With original named and dated brevet document awarding the medal to a female recipient Sold together with original award brevet document named and dated; - Mademoiselle Lucette DREMONT, by Royal Decree No 469 of 29 January 1951 A scarce and desirable medal to a confirmed female member of the Belgian Resistance Document with some minor creases and chips Condition: Medal GVF

Belgium: Medal of the Resistance 1940-1945 (M?daille de la R?sistance / De Gewapende Weerstandsmedaille. Set sold with companion miniature medal Awarded to all members of the belgian Resistance that actively resisted the Nazi enemy through combat or acts of sabotage The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal of the Resistance 1940-1945 (Medaille de la Resistance / De Gewapende Weerstandsmedaille Awarded to all members of the Belgian Resistance that actively resisted the Nazi enemy through combat or acts of sabotage The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal of the Resistance 1940-1945 (Medaille de la Resistance / De Gewapende Weerstandsmedaille) Awarded to all members of the Belgian Resistance that actively resisted the Nazi enemy through combat or acts of sabotage Condition: VF

Belgium: Medal of the Resistance 1940-1945 (Medaille de la Resistance / De Gewapende Weerstandsmedaille) Awarded to all members of the Belgian Resistance that actively resisted the Nazi enemy through combat or acts of sabotage The medal fitted with an original long length of silk \'moire\' riband Condition: GVF

Belgium: Medal of the Resistance 1940-1945 (Medaille de la Resistance / De Gewapende Weerstandsmedaille) Awarded to all members of the Belgian Resistance that actively resisted the Nazi enemy through combat or acts of sabotage The medal fitted with an original silk \'moire\' riband Condition: About GVF

Belgium: Medal of the Resistance 1940-1945 (Medaille de la Resistance / De Gewapende Weerstandsmedaille, Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal of the Resistance 1940-1945 (Medaille de la Resistance / De Gewapende Weerstandsmedaille. Set sold with companion miniature medal Awarded to all members of the Belgian Resistance that actively resisted the Nazi enemy through combat or acts of sabotage The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal of the Resistance 1940-1945 (Medaille de la Resistance / De Gewapende Weerstandsmedaille. Set sold with companion miniature medal Awarded to all members of the belgian Resistance that actively resisted the Nazi enemy through combat or acts of sabotage The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal of the Resistance 1940-1945 (Medaille de la Resistance / De Gewapende Weerstandsmedaille. Set sold with companion miniature medal Awarded to all members of the Belgian Resistance that actively resisted the Nazi enemy through combat or acts of sabotage The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Medal of The Royal Order of the Lion (M?daille de l'Ordre Royal du Lion / Medaille der Orde van de Leeuw). Bronze (3rd Class) first type medal with uni-lingual pre 1951 'French' language legend The bronze medal fitted with a long length of original silk riband A colonial award issued in respect of services in Belgian Congo A scarce 1st type medal to find in the market in this class and condition Condition: About EF

Belgium: Medal of The Royal Order of the Lion (M?daille de l'Ordre Royal du Lion / Medaille der Orde van de Leeuw). Gold (Gilt) 1st Class first type medal uni-lingual pre 1951 'French' language A gilded metal medal A colonial award issued in respect of services in Belgian Congo Condition: GVF

Belgium: Medal of The Royal Order of the Lion. Gilt (1st Class) medal with post 1951 bi-lingual legend A gilded metal medal A colonial award issued in respect of services in Belgian Congo Condition: GVF

Belgium: Medal Ribbon Bars 2 x Sets for 'World Wars' and 'Korean War' The first riband bar has 14 x ribands and interestingly includes medals for both the Great War and Second World War, together with a clutch of 6 x British ribands denoting service under British command during the Second World War. This bar comprises; - Belgium: Maritime Decoration 1914-18 - Belgium: Maritime Decoration 1940-45 - Belgium: Civic Decoration for Long Service - Blegium: Volunteer Medal 1940-45 - Belgium: Interallied Victory Medal 1914-1918 - Belgium: Commemorative Medal of the Great War - Belgium: Commemorative Medal of the Second World War 1940-45 - Belgium: Service Star for the Congo - United Kingdom: 1939-45 Star - United Kingdom: Atalntic Star with silver rosette - United Kingdom: Italy Star - United Kingdom: Naval General Service Medal 1915 - United Kingdom: Defence Medal - United Kingdom: War Medal The riband bar above has been removed from a tunic The second riband bar for the Korean War includes; - Overseas Expeditionary Campaign Medal with clasp 'Coree-Korea' - United Nations Service Medal - South Korea: War Medal 1950-54, with enamelled emblem Condition: Some fraying on earlier riband bar otherwise VF

Belgium: Military Cross (Croix Militaire). 2nd Class breast badge, with \'King Leopold II\' (1885-1909) reverse cypher This type of insignia with the King Leopold II cypher was only awarded circa 1885-1909 A scarce early item of insignia Condition: Toned GVF

Belgium: Military Cross (Croix Militaire). I Class insignia with silk rosette on riband, and King Leopold III reverse monogram With King Leopold cypher on reverse, as awarded during the Second World War era. A gilt and enamel item of insignia Condition: About EF

Belgium: Military Cross (Croix Militaire). II Class A gilt and enamel item of insignia The riband fitted and mounted on a two-pronged mounting pin in the Belgian style Condition: About EF

Belgium: Military Cross (Croix Militaire). II Class breast badge Post 1952 / current issue, with 'Lion Rampant' reverse (no Royal Monogram) A gilt and enamel item of insignia Condition: About EF

Belgium: Military Cross (Croix Militaire). II Class breast badge. In card box of issue Post 1952 / current issue, with 'Lion Rampant' reverse (no Royal Monogram) Sold together with original Belgian medal makers card box of issue. This with military outfitters label on inside lid, for 'Maison Lavoine' and Brussels address A gilt and enamel item of insignia The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', in the Belgian fashion, and as-worn Condition: About EF

Belgium: Military Cross (Croix Militaire). II Class breast badge. With King Leopold III reverse monogram As awarded during Second World War era A gilt and enamel item of insignia Condition: About EF

Belgium: Military Cross (Croix Militaire). Ist Class breast badge, with 'King Albert' reverse cypher, and silk rosette on riband. In leatherette case of issue Type of award issued through the reign of King Albert, including before and during the Great War Sold together with original maroon hinged leatherette box of issue (ecrin). This with plush velvet interior - now sans upper silk panel A gilt and enamel item of insignia The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting-pin or epingle', as worn in the Belgian style Condition: About EF

Belgium: Military Cross (Croix Militaire). Ist Class breast badge, with 'King Leopold I' (1885-1909) reverse cypher, and silk rosette on riband. In card box of issue This type of insignia with the King Leopold I cypher was only awarded in the era 1885-1909 Sold together with original red hinged leatherette box of issue (ecrin). This with gilt tooled title '1e Classe' on lid, denoting a 1st Class Award A scarce early King Lepold I era gilt and enamel item of insignia Condition: Toned GVF

Belgium: Military Cross (Croix Militaire). Ist Class breast badge, with 'King Leopold III' (1934-1951) reverse cypher, and silk rosette on riband This type of insignia with the King Leopold III cypher was only awarded circa 1934-1951 Condition: About EF

Belgium: Military Decoration (Decoration Militaire) for Bravery (Article 4). 1952- issue. 1st Class, with 1st Class gilt emblem, silver 'Korea' emblem and gilt 'Palme' citation on riband Medal fitted with 'epingle' two-pronged mounting pin in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Military Decoration for Acts of Bravery and Distinguished Service. With palm (D?coration Militaire pour Acte de Courage et de D?vouement avec palme/Militair Ereteken voor Mode en Zelfopoffering met palm). King Albert I issue 1909-1934 The reverse of the decoration with King Albert I cypher The cross and palm of the type issued in respect of those decorated in the Great War 1914-1918 The original stitched silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' for wear and as-worn in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Military Decoration for Acts of Bravery and Distinguished Service. With palm (D?coration Militaire pour Acte de Courage et de D?vouement avec palme/Militair Ereteken voor Mode en Zelfopoffering met palm). King Albert I issue 1909-1934 The reverse of the decoration with King Albert I cypher The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' for wear and as-worn in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Military Decoration for Bravery (Decoration Militaire 'Article 4'). 1952- bi-lingual obverse legend issue. 2nd Class, with silver 'Palm' citation & silvered clasp 'Coree-Korea' The decoration has the bi-lingual post 1951 legend. Note: The premier Belgian gallantry decoration is awarded in two classes, being distinguished by the presence or not of a gilt chevron. During 'War' a recipient cited for gallantry in Army Order of the day wears a silver 'Palm' on the riband The inclusion of the silvered 'Korea' clasp indicates a Korean War veteran who had served under fire. An attractive and scarce military decoration for the Korean War GVF

Belgium: Military Decoration for Bravery (Decoration Militaire 'Article 4'). 1952- issue. 1st Class, with 1st Class gilt 'Chevron' emblem, silvered 'Coree-Korea' bar and silver 'Palm' citation on riband The decoration has the bi-lingual post 1951 legend. Note: The premier Belgian gallantry decoration is awarded in two classes, being distinguished by the presence or not of a gilt chevron. During 'War' a recipient cited for gallantry in Army Order of the day wears a silver 'Palm' on the riband The inclusion of the silvered 'Korea' clasp indicates a Korean War veteran who had served under fire. An attractive and scarce military decoration Condition: GVF

Belgium: Military Decoration for Bravery (Decoration Militaire 'Article 4'). 1st class award, with gilt 1st Class chevron. Post 1951 award with bi-lingual obverse legend issue The decoration has the bi-lingual post 1951 legend. Note: The premier Belgian gallantry decoration is awarded in two classes, being distinguished by the presence, or not, of a gilt chevron. An attractive and scarce military decoration awarded for the Korean War, and post 1951 military combat operations The silk riband ftted with a two-pronged mounting pin or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style GVF

Belgium: Military Decoration for Bravery (Decoration Militaire \'Article 4\'). 1952- bi-lingual obverse legend issue. 2nd Class, with silvered \'L\' cypher palm & clasp \'Coree-Korea\' The decoration has the bi-lingual post-1951 legend. The premier Belgian gallantry decoration is awarded in two classes, being distinguished by the presence or not of a gilt chevron. During 'War' a recipient cited for gallantry in Army Order of the day wears a silver 'Palm' on the riband The cypher 'L' on the palm reflecting an award made during the reign of King Leopold III Note: Recommendations for the 'Decoration Militiaire (Article IV)' must be submitted within 5 years of the date(s) of the acts / deeds, for the recommendation to be approved. All Post-1951 decorations with silver 'L' Palms are exclusively in respect of the Korean War only The inclusion of the silvered 'Korea' clasp indicates a Korean War veteran who had served under fire. The 'silvered' clasp being originally authorised for wear on the Combat Volunteers Medal, but in practise found worn by veterans on any medals awarded for service during the Korean War The silk medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin or 'epingle', as worn in the traditional Belgian manner An attractive and scarce military decoration for the Korean War Condition: EF

Belgium: Military Decoration for Bravery and Distinguished Service 1914-1918 issue (D?coration Militaire pour Acte de Courage et de D?vouement / Militaire Ereteken voor Mode en Zelfopoffering, (Article 4)) A silvered gilt decoration on original silk riband Reverse cypher of King Albert (Great War issue) Condition: GVF

Belgium: Military Decoration for Bravery and Distinguished Service 1914-1918 issue (D?coration Militaire pour Acte de Courage et de D?vouement / Militaire Ereteken voor Mode en Zelfopoffering, (Article 4)) A silvered gilt decoration on original silk riband Reverse cypher of King Albert (Great War issue) Condition: GVF

Belgium: Military Decoration for Gallantry, 1st class (D?coration Militaire Courage et D?vouement 1st Classe Avec \'L\' Palme / Militair Ereteken, Article IV, 1st Klasse & \'L\'Palm). King Leopold III French language issue 1934-1952 Decorations of this type were awarded for gallantry in the Second World War and the Korean War Important: The 'Silver Palm' emblem with single cypher 'L' for King Leopold III was adopted in 1952, to be worn on the riband of the national orders and on the riband of the the Military Decoration (Article IV), and as awarded and worn by those decorated for bravery in Korea The riband fitted with gilt chevron on riband denoting a 'First Class' award The silk riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin in the Belgian fashion for wear Condition: GVF

Belgium: Military Decoration for Loyal Service, 1st class (D?coration Militaire pour Anciennet?, 1 classe; Militair Ereteken voor Anci?nniteit, 1 klasse). King Albert I type issued between 1909-1934. With gilt 'Chevron' bar on the silk riband Note: The reverse cypher is the 'Double Albert' monogram (1909-1934) Condition: GVF

Belgium: Military Decoration for Loyal Service, 1st class (D?coration Militaire pour Anciennet?, 1st classe; Militair Ereteken voor Anci?nniteit, 1st klasse). King Albert I type issued between 1909-1934 The riband fitted with gilt chevron on riband denoting a \'Firs Class\' award A Great War era medal with King Albert?s cypher on reverse The silk riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin in the Belgian fashion for wear Condition: EF

Belgium: Military Decoration for Loyal Service, 1st class (Decoration Militaire pour Anciennet, 1st classe; Militair Ereteken voor Ancienniteit, 1st klasse). 1952- \'Bi-lingual\' language legend The riband fitted with gilt chevron on riband denoting a \'First Class\' award An award from the era 1952 and since, having bi-lingual language legend The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\', in the Belgian fashion, and as-worn Condition: EF

Belgium: Military Decoration for Loyal Service, 1st class (Decoration Militaire pour Anciennet, 1st classe; Militair Ereteken voor Ancienniteit, 1st klasse). Uni-lingual French language obverse with King Albert I cypher reverse issued between 1909-1934 The riband fitted with gilt chevron on riband denoting a 'First Class' award A medal awarded for service during the reign of King Albert 1909-1934 Condition: About EF

Belgium: Military Decoration for Loyal Service, 1st class (Decoration Militaire pour Anciennet, 1st classe; Militair Ereteken voor Ancienniteit, 1st klasse). Uni-lingual French language obverse with King Albert I cypher reverse. With \'Gilt\' chevron Issued during the reign of King Albert I between 1909-1934 - including the Great War The riband fitted with gilt chevron on riband denoting a \'First Class\' award A medal awarded for service during the reign of King Albert 1909-1934 The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the Belgian style An attractive bright gilt item Condition: GVF

Belgium: Military Decoration for Loyal Service, 1st class (Decoration Militaire pour Anciennete, 1st classe; Militair Ereteken voor Ancienniteit, 1st klasse). 1952- \'Bi-lingual\' language legend The riband fitted with gilt chevron on riband denoting a \'First Class\' award An award from the era 1952 (Korean War) and since, having bi-lingual language legend The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\', in the Belgian fashion, and as-worn Condition: EF

Belgium: Military Decoration for Loyal Service, 1st class (Decoration Militaire pour Anciennete, 1st classe; Militair Ereteken voor Ancienniteit, 1st klasse). 1952- \'Bi-lingual\' language legend The riband fitted with gilt chevron on riband denoting a 'First Class' award An award of the type issued since 1952 (that included the Korean War and Congo), having bi-lingual language legends, and rampant 'Lion' reverse Condition: EF

Belgium: Military Decoration for Loyal Service, 2nd class (D?coration Militaire pour Anciennet?, 2nd classe; Militair Ereteken voor Anci?nniteit, 2nd klasse). 1952- 'Bi-lingual' language legend An award from the era 1952 (Korean War) and since, having the bi-lingual language legend The medal contained in plush hinged leatherette case of issue. This with the name of award and class in gilt tooled letters on lid, and with makers logo 'Fonson' on inside lid Condition: EF

Belgium: Military Decoration for Loyal Service, 2nd class (D?coration Militaire pour Anciennet?, 2nd classe; Militair Ereteken voor Anci?nniteit, 2nd klasse). Uni-lingual French language obverse with King Albert I cypher reverse issued between 1909-1934 An award for the period circa 1909 - 1934 (the reign of King Albert) Condition: GVF

Belgium: Military Decoration for Loyal Service, 2nd class (Decoration Militaire pour Anciennete, 2eme classe; Militair Ereteken voor Ancienniteit, 2de klasse). King Albert I type issued between 1909-1934 A Great War era medal has King Albert?s cypher on reverse Condition: EF

Belgium: Military Decoration for Loyal Service, 2nd class (Decoration Militaire pour Anciennete, 2nd classe; Militair Ereteken voor Ancienniteit, 2nd klasse). Uni-lingual French language obverse, with King Albert cypher on reverse An award from the era of the Great War, and inter-war era, having King Albert\'s cypher on reverse The medal contained in plush hinged leatherette case of issue. This with the name of award and class in gilt tooled letters on lid, and with makers logo \'Fonson\' on inside lid The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\', as worn in the Belgian style Condition: Toned EF

Belgium: Military Decoration II Class (D?coration militaire pour service exceptionnel ou acte de courage ou de d?vouement). With riband denoting an award for 'Distinguished Service' (gallantry) with a silvered palm emblem on riband denoting an act of gall The reverse of medal and 'Palm' with single 'A' cypher monogram denoting an award during reign of King Albert I (1909-1934) Condition: GVF

Belgium: Military Fighters Medal 1940-45 Instituted on 19 December 1967 The medal was awarded to all members of the Belgian Armed Forces (all services) who served in the Uited Kingdom at any time 1940-1945 Condition: EF

Belgium: Military Fighters Medal 1940-45 Instituted on 19 December 1967 The medal was awarded to all members of the Belgian Armed Forces (all services) who served in the Uited Kingdom at any time 1940-1945 Condition: EF

Belgium: Military Overseas Honour Cross (Erekruis voor Militaire Dienst in het Buitenland / Croix d'Honneur pour Service Militaire ? l'?tranger). 1st Class award Instituted in 1997, and awarded to recognize aggregated 'Foreign Service' by Belgian Military personnel serving outside of Belgium. The first class award recognizes 15 years aggregated foreign service. The overseas service includes qualifying service in Africa (Burundi / Rwanda), NATO, United Nations and Occupation Force deployments and secondments The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', in the Belgian fashion, and as-worn Condition: EF

Belgium: Military Overseas Honour Cross (Erekruis voor Militaire Dienst in het Buitenland / Croix d\'Honneur pour Service Militaire Etranger). 3rd Class award Complete with clean length of original silk riband and contained in it\'s red card box of issue Instituted in 1997, and awarded to recognize aggregated \'Foreign Service\' by Belgian Military personnel serving outside of Belgium. The decoration is awarded in three classes, the medal\'s being identical, but with different respective central stripes on the ribands Third class awards recognize 5 years aggregated foreign service. The overseas service includes qualifying service in Africa (Zaire, Burundi / Rwanda), NATO, United Nations and Occupation Force deployments and secondments The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\', in the Belgian fashion, and as-worn Condition: EF

Belgium: Military Service Medal for Natives in the Belgian Congo. King Baudouin 1955-1960 issue with correct Military riband As awarded to members of 'Force Securite' Condition: GVF

Belgium: Military Volunteers Medal 1952, for service in Korean War with 2 x clasps 'Pugnator' 'Coree-Korea' Condition: EF

Belgium: Mounted pair of Order & Decoration comprising for gallantry & Second World War service; - Belgium: Order of Leopold II. V Class. Gallantry ribbon & 'Swords 1940-1945'. Bi-lingual - Belgium: Decoration for Civil Acts of Courage (Medaille Civique): 1st Class, Gold (gilt) The award of the 'Swords 1940-1945' was instituted by Royal Decree of 18 April 1983 The Royal Decree of 24 June 1919 instituted the 'Gold' bordered ribands on the National Orders to denoted gallantry awards during war The Order of Leopold the post-1951 issue with 'Bi-lingual' obverse legend The awards mounted on a 'dress' gilt mounting bar, this with hinged pin and clasp fittings as worn in the Belgian style. Note: If applicable, Belgian veterans typically wear their medals on several medal bars, the orders and decorations mounted separately Condition: EF

Belgium: National Association of Military Invalids Medal. 1st Class Gilt and enamel medal with 3 x gilt stars on riband Condition: GVF

Belgium: National Association of Military Invalids Medal. 2nd Class Gilt and enamel medal with 2 x silver stars on riband Condition: GVF

Belgium: National Federation of Combatants 'Veterans Cross' This a 'French' language issue Minor chipping to enamel Condition: VF

Belgium: National Federation of Combatants 'Veterans Cross' This a 'Flemish' language issue Condition: GVF

Belgium: National Recognition Medal for Veterans and Victims of War 1914-18 & 1940-45 (Medaille de la reconnaissance de l'oeuvre nationale des anciens combattants et victimes de la guerre) An attractive designed medal by the distinguished Belgian medalist Victor Demanet (1895-1964) The riband fitted with a 2 pronged Belgian mounting pin Condition: GVF

Belgium: National Restoration Medal 1914-1918. Bi-lingual reverse This the scarcer second type bi-lingual version Scarce Condition: GVF

Belgium: National Union of Military Veterans Cross 1865-1909 A gilt and enamel cross Members of the association included Belgians who had served in the Belgian Army, as well as Belgian and foreign veterans of Belgian\'s colonial campaigns in the Congo region of Africa Condition: About EF

Belgium: National Union of Military Veterans Cross 1865-1909 Minor chipping to enamel on one arm of the cross Condition: VF

Belgium: Order of Leopold (Ordre de L?opold / Leopoldsorde). Civil Division. 4th Class (Officer). Uni-lingual (pre-1952) French language legend. With silk rosette on riband A silvered, gilt and enamel item of insignia, with intricate hinged supension Note: An exceptionally fine crafted item of quality insignia The Order of Leopold is the premier national order in the Belgian order of precedence, and was established in 1832 This type of insignia was widely awarded to British officials, diplomats and officers of the uniformed services during the World Wars With small chip to reverse lower arm of cross Condition: GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold (Ordre de L?opold / Leopoldsorde). Military Division with 'Swords'. 3rd Class (Commander). Bi-lingual obverse legend A substantial silvered, gilt and enamel item of insignia measuring 60mm width dimension The insignia fitted with a full length cravat riband with ties The Order of Leopold is the premier national order in the Belgian order of precedence. It was established in 1832 Condition: Minor scuffs on reverse GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold (Ordre de L?opold / Leopoldsorde). Military Division with 'Swords'. 5th Class (Knight). Uni-lingual (pre-1952) French language legend Note: This particular silvered, gilt and enamel item of insignia is of exceptional quality - an early piece from the era of the Great war if not earlier The Order of Leopold is the premier national order in the Belgian order of precedence. It was established in 1832 This type of insignia was widely awarded to British officers during both World Wars Condition: About GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold (Ordre de L?opold / Orde van Leopold). Civil Division. 4th Class 'Officer' with uni-lingual 'French' language obverse. With crossed gilt 'Swords' emblem A superb quality gilt & enamel item of insignia of the 'French' language obverse type as awarded during both 'World Wars'. The Royal Decree of 14 February 1939, the award of 'Crossed Swords' was instituted, for retrospective award to veterans. The 'Swords' indicate that the recipient had subsequently accumulated a specified number of 'War Titles' during a later period of military service, this being a combination of; Periods of front line service; citations for gallantry; orders & decorations held; brevet promotions; escapes, etc. A minimum of 6 'War Titles' were required for the award of the 'Crossed Swords' emblem In the Belgian 'Order of Precedence' the Order of Leopold I is the 1st ranked national order in the Belgian order of precedence The order contained in, and sold with, it's original plush hinged leatherette case of issue, with gilt tooled 'Leopold' logo on lid. Inside lid has the makers logo for 'Degreef' Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of Leopold (Ordre de L?opold / Orde van Leopold). Military Division with 'Short Swords' suspension. 5th Class 'Chevalier' breast badge with uni-lingual 'French' language obverse The insignia with 'Short Swords' suspension The obverse of the insignia has the 'French' language obverse type as awarded during both 'World Wars', and through to and including 1951 In the Belgian 'Order of Precedence' the Order of Leopold I is the 1st ranked national order in the Belgian order of precedence Condition: Minor sciffs and enamel wear thus VF

Belgium: Order of Leopold (Ordre de L?opold / Orde van Leopold). Military Division with 'Swords' suspension. 5th Class 'Officer' with uni-lingual 'French' language obverse, and crossed 'Swords' emblem on riband The obverse of the insignia has the 'French' language obverse type as awarded during both 'World Wars', and through to and including 1951 The Royal Decree of 14 February 1939, instituted the award of 'Crossed Swords' emblems, for retrospective award to qualifying veterans. The 'Swords' indicate that the recipient had accumulated a specified number of 'War Titles' during his military service, this being a combination of; Periods of front line service; citations for gallantry; orders & decorations held; evet promotions; escapes, etc. 6 'War Titles' were required for the award of the 'Crossed Swords' emblem in silver In the Belgian 'Order of Precedence' the Order of Leopold I is the 1st ranked national order Condition: Toned GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold (Ordre de L?opold / Orde van Leopold). Military Division with 'Swords' suspension. 5th Class 'Officer' with uni-lingual 'French' language obverse, and Silver 'A' Palm emblem on riband The obverse of the insignia has the 'French' language obverse type as awarded during both 'World Wars', and through to and including 1951 The Royal Decree of 15 Novembre 1915, instituted the award of 'Silver Palms' emblem, for wear on the riband of the 5th class Order of Leopold by qualifying recipients. The 'Palm' indicates that the award is for military service during wartime. For 4th class 'Officer' insignia a gilt palm was awarded In the Belgian 'Order of Precedence' the Order of Leopold I is the 1st ranked national order Condition: Toned GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold (Ordre de L?opold / Orde van Leopold). Military Division with 'Swords' suspension. 5th Class 'Officer' with uni-lingual 'French' language obverse, and Silver 'L' Palm emblem on riband The obverse of the insignia has the 'French' language obverse type as awarded during both 'World Wars' & Korean War through to and including 1951 This insignia is a Second World War / Korean war era issue as reflected by the silver 'L' cypher palm legend, denoting a wartime award during the reign of King Leopold III (1934-1951) The Royal Decree of 15 Novembre 1915, first instituted the award of 'Silver Palms' emblems, for wear on the riband of the 5th class Order of Leopold by qualifying recipients. The 'Palm' indicates that the award is for military service during wartime. For 4th class 'Officer' insignia a gilt palm was awarded In the Belgian 'Order of Precedence' the Order of Leopold I is the 1st ranked national order Condition: Toned GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold (Ordre de L?opold / Orde van Leopold). Military Division. 5th Class 'Officer' with uni-lingual 'French' language obverse The quality of the insignia is exquisite and of the highest quality of craftsmanship It is of the 'French' language obverse type as awarded during both 'World Wars'. This most likely being dated to the era of the Great War In the Belgian 'Order of Precedence' the Order of Leopold I is the 1st ranked national order in the Belgian order of precedence Condition: Toned EF

Belgium: Order of Leopold (Ordre de Leopold / Orde van Leopold). Military Division with \'Swords\' suspension. 4th Class \'Officer\' with bi-lingual language obverse, with silk rosette and crossed gilt \'Swords\' emblem on riband The obverse of the insignia has the 'French & Flemish' language obverse type The Royal Decree of 14 February 1939, instituted the award of 'Crossed Swords' emblems, for retrospective award to qualifying veterans. The 'Swords' indicate that the recipient had accumulated a specified number of 'War Titles' during his military service, this being a combination of; Periods of front line service; citations for gallantry; orders & decorations held; brevet promotions; escapes, etc In the Belgian 'Order of Precedence' the Order of Leopold is the 1st ranked national order The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: Minor reverse scuffs GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold (Ordre de Leopold). Civil Division. Chevalier, 5th Class breast badge. French language obverse legend. With special wartime 'Gallantry' riband & 'Swords' The Royal Decree of 24 June 1919 instituted the special 'Gold' bordered ribands on the ribands of the Belgian National Orders to denoted gallantry awards during wartime The Royal Decree of 14 February 1939, instituted the award of 'Crossed Swords' emblems for wear on the ribands of the Belgian national orders - the 'Swords' could be awarded retrospectively. The 'Swords' indicate that the recipient had accumulated a specified number of 'War Titles' during a period of military service, this being a combination of; Periods of front line service; citations for gallantry; orders & decorations held; brevet promotions; escapes, etc. A minimum of 6 'War Titles' were required for the award of the 'Crossed Swords' emblem Condition: GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold I (Military Division). 5th Class 'Knight' (Ordre de L?opold I (Division Militaire). Chevalier / Orde van Leopold II (Militaire Afdeling). Pre 1951, unilingual obverse legend in French language This is the type of inisgnia awarded during both 'World Wars' The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' for wear and as-worn in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of Leopold I. 4th Class ?Officers? breast badge. Bi-lingual (post 1951) legend. With crossed swords suspension and silk rosette on riband A gilt and enamel item of insignia The riband fitted and mounted on a two-pronged mounting pin in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of Leopold I. 5th Class 'Chevalier' (Knight) silvered & enamel & enamel breast badge. With uni-lingual 'French' language legend (pre 1953). The silk riband fitted with silver 'Crossed Swords and plaque Coree' Reverse of insignia with 'I' in centre Note: The 'Swords & Korea' honour was instituted by Royal Decree of 24 January 1994, in three grades, bronze, silver and gold (gilt). The award granted being dependent on the number of citations the Korean War veteran had received Scarce Condition: About GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold I. 5th Class 'Civil' breast badge with uni-lingual (1915-1951) French language obverse legend A gilt and enamel item of insignia Type of obverse legend decoration awarded in both World Wars The order contained in plush hinged case of issue, with gilt tooled monogram on outside lid Condition: About EF

Belgium: Order of Leopold I. 5th Class ?Knights? breast badge. Bi-lingual (post 1951) legend A silvered, gilt and enamel item of insignia Condition: About EF

Belgium: Order of Leopold I. 5th Class ?Knights? breast badge. Bi-lingual (post 1951) legend. With crossed swords suspension and crossed swords emblem on riband A silvered, gilt and enamel item of insignia The riband fitted and mounted on a two-pronged mounting pin in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of Leopold I. 5th Class Chevaliers (Knight) breast badge with uni-lingual French language legend (pre 1951 type) Silvered and enamel Condition: GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold I. 5th Class Knights breast badge with crossed swords suspension and bi-lingual obverse legend A silvered, gilt and enamel item of insignia Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of Leopold I. Chevalier?s breast badge with swords, with unilingual 'French' legend, in silver, silver-gilt and enamel The Order contained in red leatherette case of issue. This with gilt tooled logo of the order on outer lid, and on inside lid the makers log of 'Gustave Wolfers, Brussels' A good contemporary Great War / Inter-War period order Condition: Few minor enamel chips to leaves, otherwise GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold I. Chevaliers breast badge with swords, unilingual French language (pre 1951). Cased Contained in case of issue by De Vigne-Hart, Brussels Condition: GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold I. Chevaliers breast badge, civil issue unilingual French language issue (pre 1951). Cased Contained in case of issue by Herrmans, Brussels Condition: GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold I. Officer?s breast badge with swords, unilingual French language (pre 1951), silver-gilt and enamel, with rosette and ?A? palm on ribbon With minor chipping to reverse enamel cross points Condition: VF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II (Civil Division). 4th Class 'Officer' (Ordre de L?opold II, division civile, officier / Orde van Leopold II, officier). Pre 1951 issue with un-lingual language obverse legend in 'French' A gilt and enamel item of insignia of the type issued during both 'World Wars' Sold together with plush leatherette hinged case of issue by maker 'Fisch & Cie' of Brussells, with their logo on inside upper lid. The outside lid with a gilt crown and monogram of the order The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' for wear and as-worn in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II (Ordre de L?opold II / Orde van Leopold II). 4th Class 'Officer' with bi-lingual language obverse. With 'Crossed Swords' emblem and silk rosette on riband A gilt & enamel item of insignia of the type issued post 1951, including for the Korean War and Congo The Royal Decree of 14 February 1939, the award of 'Crossed Swords' was instituted, for retrospective award to veterans. The 'Swords' indicate that the recipient had accumulated a specified number of 'War Titles' during his military service, this being a combination of; Periods of front line service; citations for gallantry; orders & decorations held; brevet promotions; escapes, etc. 6 'War Titles' were required for the award of the 'Crossed Swords' emblem in silver In the Belgian 'Order of Precedence' the Order of Leopold II is the 5th ranked national order in the Belgian order of precedence. It was established in 1900 The order contained in, and sold with, it's original plush hinged leatherette case of issue, with gilt tooled Leopold II logo on lid. The inside of case with makers logo for 'Degreef' The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II (Ordre de L?opold II, / Orde van Leopold II). 5th Class 'Knight' with uni-lingual 'French language obverse. With crossed 'Swords' emblem on riband. A silvered & enamel item of insignia of the type issued during both 'World Wars' The Royal Decree of 14 February 1939 instituted the award of silver 'Crossed Swords' emblems, for award on the ribands of the Belgian national orders. The 'Swords' indicate that the recipient had accumulated a specified number of 'War Titles' during his military service, this being a combination of; Periods of front line service; citations for gallantry; orders & decorations held; brevet promotions; escapes, etc. 6 'War Titles' were required for the award of the #Crossed Swords' emblem The Order of Leopold II is the 5th ranked national order in the Belgian order of precedence. It was established in 1900 Condition: GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II (Ordre de L?opold II, / Orde van Leopold II). 5th Class 'Knight' with uni-lingual 'French language obverse. With special 'Wartime Bravery' riband and crossed 'Swords' emblem A silvered & enamel item of insignia of the type issued during both 'World Wars' The Royal Decree of 24 June 1919, instituted the award of several special ribands - distinguished by the addition of additional gold or silver stripes, for award on the Belgian national orders. The inclusion of two gold border stripes denotes that the recipient was awarded the order for an act of civilian bravery The Royal Decree of 14 February 1939, the award of 'Crossed Swords' was instituted, for retrospective award to veterans. The 'Swords' indicate that the recipient had accumulated a specified number of 'War Titles' during his military service, this being a combination of; Periods of front line service; citations for gallantry; orders & decorations held; brevet promotions; escapes, etc. 6 'War Titles' were required for the award of the 'Crossed Swords' emblem in silver In the Belgian 'Order of Precedence' the Order of Leopold II is the 5th ranked national order in the Belgian order of precedence. It was established in 1900 The order contained in, and sold with, it's original plush hinged leatherette case of issue, with gilt tooled 'Leopold II' logo on lid The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II (Ordre de L?opold II, / Orde van Leopold II). 5th Class 'Knight'. Bi-lingual language obverse legend, Post-1951 issue A silvered & enamel item of insignia Type issued from 1952 including service in Korean War and Congo The Order of Leopold II is the 5th ranked national order in the Belgian order of precedence. It was established in 1900 Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II (Ordre de Leopold II, / Orde van Leopold II). 4th Class. \'Officer\' breast badge\'. With bi-lingual language obverse legend (1951-) and silk rosette on riband A gilt & enamel item of insignia of the type issued post 1951, with bi-lingual French & Dutch obverse language legend This is the type of insignia awarded for Korean War between 1952-53, and in current use since 1952 Per the pre-1951 Belgian \'Order of Precedence\' the Order of Leopold II was the 5th ranked national order in the Belgian order of precedence. The decoration had been established on, 24 August 1900, by Leopold II as king of the Congo Free State and was in 1908, upon Congo being handed over to Belgium, incorporated into the Belgian awards system The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II (Ordre de Leopold II, / Orde van Leopold II). 4th Class. \'Officer\' breast badge\'. With bi-lingual language obverse legend (1951-) and silk rosette on riband A gilt & enamel item of insignia of the type issued post 1951, with bi-lingual French & Dutch obverse language legend This is the type of insignia awarded for Korean War between 1952-53, and in current use since 1952 Per the pre-1951 Belgian \'Order of Precedence\' the Order of Leopold II was the 5th ranked national order in the Belgian order of precedence. The decoration had been established on, 24 August 1900, by Leopold II as king of the Congo Free State and was in 1908, upon Congo being handed over to Belgium, incorporated into the Belgian awards system The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II (Ordre de Leopold II, / Orde van Leopold II). 4th Class. \'Officer\' breast badge\'. With uni-lingual \'French\' language obverse legend (1908-1951) and silk rosette on riband A 'Set' comprising gilt & enamel item of insignia of the type worn 1908-1951, including leatherette plush hinged case of issue. The case of issue with makers logo 'De Greef' on inside silk panel, The lid of the case with gilt tooled monogram and class of award Included are 2 x silk riband rosettes for wear on the lapel This is the type of insignia awarded for the World Wars & Korean War through to 1952 Per the pre-1951 Belgian 'Order of Precedence' the Order of Leopold II was the 5th ranked national order in the Belgian order of precedence. The decoration had been established on, 24 August 1900, by Leopold II as king of the Congo Free State and was in 1908, upon Congo being handed over to Belgium, incorporated into the Belgian awards system The order riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II (Ordre de Leopold II, / Orde van Leopold II). 5th Class \'Knight\', Post-1951 bi-lingual language obverse. With silver \'War Services\' palm emblem with \'L\' Cypher A silvered & enamel item of insignia of the type issued post-1951, with bi-lingual obverse legend The silver War Services 'L' Palm (of the pattern instituted 1952 to denote Leopold III indicates an award for services during the Korean War Per the 1952 Belgian 'Order of Precedence' the Order of Leopold II was the 5th ranked national order in the Belgian order of precedence. The decoration had been established on, 24 August 1900, by Leopold II as king of the Congo Free State and was in 1908, upon Congo being handed over to Belgium, incorporated into the Belgian awards system The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II (Ordre de Leopold II, / Orde van Leopold II). 5th Class \'Knight\'. Bi-lingual language obverse legend (1951-) A silvered & enamel item of insignia of the type issued post 1951, with bi-lingual French & Dutch obverse language legend Per the pre-1951 Belgian \'Order of Precedence\' the Order of Leopold II was the 5th ranked national order in the Belgian order of precedence. The decoration had been established on, 24 August 1900, by Leopold II as king of the Congo Free State and was in 1908, upon Congo being handed over to Belgium, incorporated into the Belgian awards syst The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: About EF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II (Ordre de Leopold II, / Orde van Leopold II). 5th Class \'Knight\'. Bi-lingual language obverse legend (1951-) A silvered & enamel item of insignia of the type issued post 1951, with bi-lingual French & Dutch obverse language legend Per the pre-1951 Belgian \'Order of Precedence\' the Order of Leopold II was the 5th ranked national order in the Belgian order of precedence. The decoration had been established on, 24 August 1900, by Leopold II as king of the Congo Free State and was in 1908, upon Congo being handed over to Belgium, incorporated into the Belgian awards system The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: About GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II (Ordre de Leopold II, / Orde van Leopold II). 5th Class \'Knight\'. Bi-lingual language obverse legend (1951-) A silvered & enamel item of insignia of the type issued post 1951, with bi-lingual French & Dutch obverse language legend Per the pre-1951 Belgian 'Order of Precedence' the Order of Leopold II was the 5th ranked national order in the Belgian order of precedence. The decoration had been established on, 24 August 1900, by Leopold II as king of the Congo Free State and was in 1908, upon Congo being handed over to Belgium, incorporated into the Belgian awards system Some scuffs & wear to legend Condition: About GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II (Ordre de Leopold II, / Orde van Leopold II). 5th Class \'Knight\'. Uni-lingual \'French language obverse legend (1908-1951). In card box of issue Sold together with original blue card box of issue. This with gilt Crown & LII titles on box lid, reverse of box with ink inscription in Dutch 'Ridder in de Order van Leopold II' A silvered & enamel item of insignia of the type issued pre-1952, with uni-lingual French obverse language legend This is the type of Order that was widely awarded to Allied - including British and British Empire Officers - during both the Great War & Second World War Per the pre-1951 Belgian 'Order of Precedence' the Order of Leopold II was the 5th ranked national order in the Belgian order of precedence. The decoration had been established on, 24 August 1900, by Leopold II as king of the Congo Free State and was in 1908, upon Congo being handed over to Belgium, incorporated into the Belgian awards system The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: About GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II (Ordre de Leopold II, / Orde van Leopold II). 5th Class \'Knight\'. Uni-lingual \'French language obverse legend (1908-1951).With silvered \'Palm\' emblem with \'A\' cypher A silvered & enamel item of insignia of the type issued pre-1952, with uni-lingual French obverse language legend The silver War Services \'A\' Palm (of the pattern instituted during the reign of King Albert I, indicates insignia awarded for services during the Great War This type of insignia with uni-lingual obverse legend, was the type of Order that was widely awarded to Allied - including British and British Empire Officers - during both the Great War & Second World War Per the pre-1951 Belgian \'Order of Precedence\' the Order of Leopold II was the 5th ranked national order in the Belgian order of precedence. The decoration had been established on, 24 August 1900, by Leopold II as king of the Congo Free State and was in 1908, upon Congo being handed over to Belgium, incorporated into the Belgian awards system The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: About GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II (Ordre de Leopold II, / Orde van Leopold II). 5th Class \'Knight\'. Uni-lingual \'French language obverse legend (1908-1951).With silvered \'Palm\' emblem with \'L\' cypher A silvered & enamel item of insignia of the type issued pre-1952, with uni-lingual French obverse language legend The silver War Services \'L\' Palm (of the pattern instituted 1952 to denote Leopold III) indicates an award for services during the Korean War Note: In practise Second World War & Korean War veterans chose to wear on their ribands whatever \'L III\' or \'L\' \'Palm\' emblems they sourced or received This type of insignia with uni-lingual obverse legend, was the type of Order that was widely awarded to Allied - including British and British Empire Officers - during both the Great War & Second World War Per the pre-1951 Belgian \'Order of Precedence\' the Order of Leopold II was the 5th ranked national order in the Belgian order of precedence. The decoration had been established on, 24 August 1900, by Leopold II as king of the Congo Free State and was in 1908, upon Congo being handed over to Belgium, incorporated into the Belgian awards system The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: About GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II (Ordre de Leopold II, / Orde van Leopold II). 5th Class \'Knight\'. Uni-lingual \'French language obverse legend (1908-1951).With silvered \'Palm\' emblem with \'L\' cypher A silvered & enamel item of insignia of the type issued pre-1952, with uni-lingual French obverse language legend The silver War Services \'L\' Palm (of the pattern instituted 1952 to denote Leopold III) indicates an award for services during the Korean War Note: In practise Second World War & Korean War veterans chose to wear on their ribands whatever \'L III\' or \'L\' \'Palm\' emblems they sourced or received This type of insignia with uni-lingual obverse legend, was the type of Order that was widely awarded to Allied - including British and British Empire Officers - during both the Great War & Second World War Per the pre-1951 Belgian \'Order of Precedence\' the Order of Leopold II was the 5th ranked national order in the Belgian order of precedence. The decoration had been established on, 24 August 1900, by Leopold II as king of the Congo Free State and was in 1908, upon Congo being handed over to Belgium, incorporated into the Belgian awards system The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: About GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II (Ordre de Leopold II, / Orde van Leopold II). 5th Class \'Knight\'. Uni-lingual \'French language obverse legend (1908-1951).With silvered \'Swords\' emblem A silvered & enamel item of insignia of the type issued pre-1952, with uni-lingual French obverse language legend The Royal Decree of 14 February 1939, instituted the award of 'Crossed Swords' emblems, for retrospective award to qualifying veterans. The 'Swords' indicate that the recipient had accumulated a specified number of 'War Titles' during his military service, this being a combination of; Periods of front line service; citations for gallantry; orders & decorations held; evet promotions; escapes, etc. 6 'War Titles' were required for the award of the 'Crossed Swords' emblem in silver The Belgian Order of the Crown was widely awarded to Allied service personnel in both World Wars This type of insignia with uni-lingual obverse legend, was the type of Order that was widely awarded to Allied - including British and British Empire Officers - during both the Great War & Second World War Per the pre-1951 Belgian 'Order of Precedence' the Order of Leopold II was the 5th ranked national order in the Belgian order of precedence. The decoration had been established on, 24 August 1900, by Leopold II as king of the Congo Free State and was in 1908, upon Congo being handed over to Belgium, incorporated into the Belgian awards system The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: About GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II. 3rd Class 'Commander' insignia. With bi-lingual obverse (Post 1951) legend A fine gilt and enamel neck badge with full length neck cravat Condition: GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II. 3rd Class 'Commander' insignia. With uni-lingual obverse (1915-1951) legend A fine gilt and enamel neck badge with full length neck cravat contained in original case of issue. This latter with makers name 'E. van Larebeke'. The outer hinges of the plush case a/f Condition: GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II. 4th Class ?Officers? breast badge. Bi-lingual (post 1951) legend. With silk rosette on riband A gilt and enamel item of insignia The riband fitted and mounted on a two-pronged mounting pin in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II. 4th Class Officer's breast badge with bi-lingual obverse legend. The silk riband fitted with issue silk 'Rosette' and gilt crossed 'Swords' The reverse of the medal riband fitted with typical Belgian two-pronged mounting pin A gilt and enamel item of insignia Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II. 4th Class Officer's breast badge with uni-lingual (1915-1951) French language obverse legend. The silk riband fitted with issue silk 'Rosette' A gilt and enamel item of insignia Condition: About EF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II. 4th Class Officer's breast badge with uni-lingual (1915-1951) obverse legend. The silk riband fitted with issue silk 'Rosette' A silvered and enamel item of insignia Condition: GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II. 4th Class Officer's breast badge with uni-lingual obverse legend. The silk riband fitted with issue silk 'Rosette' and a gilt palm (avec palme) with cypher of 'L' for Leopold A silvered gilt and enamel item of insignia Some fading to front side only of riband Condition: GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II. 5th Class ?Officers? breast badge. Bi-lingual (post 1951) legend. With silk rosette on riband, this with gilt emblem of crossed swords with dates '40-45' denoting service during the Second World War A gilt and enamel item of insignia The riband fitted and mounted on a two-pronged mounting pin in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II. 5th Class Knights Badge with bi-lingual obverse legend (post 1951). The riband fitted with crossed silvered swords emblems Type of insignia issued since 1952, including Korean War and the 'End of Empire' in Congo A silvered and enamel item of insignia Condition: GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II. 5th Class Knights Badge with un-lingual obverse. The riband with special 'gold' stripes 'For Bravery' is additionally fitted with crossed 'Swords' emblem A silvered and enamel item of insignia Condition: GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II. 5th Class Knights Badge with uni-lingual (1915-1951) French language obverse legend A silver and enamel item of insignia Condition: Minor chips to enamel otherwise VF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II. 5th Class Knights Badge with uni-lingual (1915-1951) French language obverse legend. Sold together with loose silvered palm emblem for mounting on riband this with letter 'L' denoting an award during reign of King Leopold A silvered and enamel item of insignia Condition: GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II. 5th Class Knights Badge with uni-lingual (1915-1951) French language obverse legend. With silvered palm 'A' palm emblem on the silk riband The letter 'A' on the palm denotes an award during reign of King Albert A silvered and enamel item of insignia Condition: GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II. 5th Class Knights Badge with uni-lingual (1915-1951) obverse legend A silvered and enamel item of insignia Condition: Minor enamel chipping & staining GF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II. 5th Class Knights Badge with uni-lingual (1915-1951) obverse legend. With black enamelled silvered bar on the silk riband A silvered and enamel item of insignia Condition: Traces of adhesive solvent on Lion otherwise VF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II. 5th Class Knights Badge with uni-lingual (1915-1951) obverse legend. With silvered palm emblem on the silk riband, this with letter 'A' denoting an award during reign of King Albert I A silvered and enamel item of insignia Condition: Minor chipping to enamel otherwise VF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II. 5th Class Knights Badge with uni-lingual obverse A silver and enamel item of insignia A superb very early issue, with a single tiny score mark on single letter 'R' in legend - see pics Condition: VF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II. 5th class \'Chevalier\' breast badge. 1st type \'Pre-1952\' French language obverse. With Crossed Swords emblem on riband Positively attributed to a Belgian soldier \'Soldat\' Jean-Francois Van Roelen Sold together with original named and dated award document from the Belgian Ministry of Defence, this dated 17 June 1946, for the award of the Order of Lepold II \'Chevalier\' class with \'Crossed Swords\' emblem, which award was to date retrospectively from 21 July 1943 Condition: GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II. 5th class \'Chevalier\' breast badge. 1st type \'Pre-1952\' French language obverse. With \'Crossed Swords\' emblem on riband The insignia contained in a burgundy coloured card box, with Belgian retailer\'s logo and address on inside lid which is: Fournisseur Brevete De La Cour Establissements Ch. Galere, S.P.R.L. Decorations, 172 Rue Du Trone, Bruxelles The name \'A. Jacquement\', is written in ink on the back of the card box Note: The 1st type legend (French language only) insignia of the Order of Leopold II, is the correct type of insignia that was widely awarded to British and other Allied Officers by the Belgians during both of the World Wars Condition: GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II. Chevalier?s breast badge, with bilingual French and Flemish legends, in silver and enamel Condition: GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II. Officer 4th Class. With 'Swords'. Bi-lingual obverse legend. Gilt & enamel The silk moire riband fitted with 'Rosette' denoting 4th class award of the 'Officier' class Note: In 1951 the legends of Belgian national orders, decorations and medals were changed from uni-lingual French language and from 1952 were awarded with bi-lingual legends in both French and Dutch language Condition: About EF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II. Officers 4th Class gilt and enamelled breast badge, with rosette and gilt swords on riband (Chevalier de l'Ordre de L?opold II / Ridder in de Orde van Leopold II) The central legend is uni-lingual in French, and so can be dated to pre 1953 The riband fitted with a 2 pronged Belgian mounting pin Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II: Medal of the Order, ?Gilt' (1st class) issue. With post-1951 bi-lingual legend A gilded metal medal Condition: GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II: Medal of the Order, ?Gold' (1st class) issue in gilt metal. With pre 1951 uni-lingual French language legend A crisp gilded medal Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II: Medal of the Order, ?Silver (2nd class) issue in silver metal. With pre 1951 uni-lingual French language legend A crisp frosted silvered medal Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II: Medal of the Order, ?Silver? (2nd class) issue. Pre-1951 uni-lingual type Condition: GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II: Medal of the Order, ?Silvered' (2nd class) issue. With post-1951 bi-lingual legend A silvered metal medal Condition: GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II: Medal of the Order. Ist Class Gold (Gilt) with uni-lingual 1915-1951 French language legend A gilt metal item of insignia The silk riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin in the Belgian fashion for wear Condition: GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold II: Medal of the Order. Ist Class Gold (Gilt) with uni-lingual 1915-1951 French language legend A gilt metal item of insignia Condition: GVF

Belgium: Order of Leopold. 5th Class \'Knights\' (chevalier) breast badge. Bi-lingual (post 1951) legend. With crossed swords suspension for Military division A silvered, gilt and enamel item of insignia This the type of bi-lingual obverse language issue of the Order issued post 1951, and including awards made for the Korean War to the BUNC - Belgian United Nations Contingent - and for all other military services since 1951 Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of the African Star. 1st Class Gold (Gilt) Medal. 1st type with 'French language' legend Note: The French language legend indicate a first type medal issued prior to 1951 A gilt medal The silk moire riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, and as-worn in the Belgian style A colonial award issued in respect of services in Belgian Congo A very nice example with crisp gilding Rare Condition: GVF

Belgium: Order of the Belgian Red Cross (Ordre de la Croix-Rouge Belge. 1st type 1st class, gilt & enamel breast badge Instituted in 1880 and awarded in 2 classes Condition: GVF

Belgium: Order of the Crown (Ordre de la Couronne / Kroonorde). 5th Class \'Chevalier\' breast badge. In silvered, gilt & enamel The Order of the Crown was frequently awarded to British and Commonwealth military officers in both World Wars A very good older strike with crisp gilding and fine enamel work The original silk moire riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'Epingle\' as traditionally worn in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of the Crown (Ordre de la Couronne / Kroonorde). 5th Class \'Chevalier\' breast badge. In silvered, gilt & enamel The Order is contained in a plush burgundy coloured paper-hinged card case of issue This item of insignia is positively attributed to Capitaine-Commandant de Reserve, Edgard Emile Telesphore Rene Lefevre, an active intelligence \'Agent\' for the Belgian Resistance (served as an Adjutant with the \'Ferrand Group\') during the Second World War (Reference the nominal rolls contained in \'Gedenkboek Inlichtings- en Actie Agenten\' (edited by Roger Baron Coekelbergs & others, Brussels, 2015)), and who had been a highly decorated and twice wounded Officer in the Great War during which he served 1914-1918 with the 4th Carabiners Regiment of the Belgian Army (his photograph in uniform with two medal ribbons & service details are included in the 1935-1936 edition of the \'Livre d \'Or de la carte du feu\', or \'Golden Book of the Fire Card). Edgard\'s \'Officers\' service file is extant and is accessible at the Royal Museum of the Army and Military History, Brussels, Belgium (Musée royal de l\'Armée et d\'Histoire Militaire). According to the aforesaid cited resources, Edgard was born in on 1895, and prior to the Great War had been a resident of Scharebeek. By the time of the Second World War he was resident in Brussels Sold together with below original official award documents 1). Award document for Order of the Crown issued by the Belgian Ministry of Defence on 8 April 1947, with retrospective effect to 15 November 1940 2). Award document for Order of the Leopold II. Officer (Officier) 4th Class with \'Swords\' issued by the Belgian Ministry of Defence on 8 April 1947, with retrospective effect to 21 July 1942 A most interesting attributed item of insignia to a much-decorated Belgian officer and \'Patriot\' who served his country with distinction in both World Wars Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of the Crown (Ordre de la Couronne, Chevalier / Kroonorde, Chevalier). 5th Class 'Chevalier' breast badge A silvered and & enamel item of insignia of the type issued during both 'World Wars'. In the Belgian 'Order of Precedence' the Order of the Crown is the 4th ranked national order The order contained in, and sold with, an original plush hinged leatherette case of issue. This with a gilt tooled 'Crown' logo on lid, and inside the makers 'De Vigne-Hart' The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of the Crown (Ordre de la Couronne, Chevalier / Kroonorde, Chevalier). 5th Class 'Chevalier' breast badge. With 'Special' riband for 'Distinguished Service' during wartime, with accompanying gilt star emblem A silvered and & enamel item of insignia of the type issued during both 'World Wars'. The Royal Decree of 24 June 1919, instituted the award of several special ribands - for 'Gallantry' & 'Distinguished Service' which differed by the addition of two or one gold stripes respectively, for award on the Belgian national orders. The inclusion of one gold stripe and gilt star emblem denotes that the recipient was awarded the order for 'Distinguished Service' and that they had been 'Mentioned in an Order of the Day by the Nation' In the Belgian 'Order of Precedence' the Order of the Crown is the 4th ranked national order The order contained in, and sold with, an original plush hinged leatherette case of issue. This with a gilt tooled 'Crown' logo on lid, and inside the makers logo for 'Degreef' The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: Toned EF

Belgium: Order of the Crown (Ordre de la Couronne, Chevalier / Kroonorde, Chevalier). 5th Class \'Chevalier\' breast badge, with bronze \'Swords\' emblem The Royal Decree of 14 February 1939, instituted the award of 'Crossed Swords' emblems, for retrospective award to qualifying veterans. The 'Swords' indicate that the recipient had accumulated a specified number of 'War Titles' during his military service, this being a combination of; Periods of front line service; citations for gallantry; orders & decorations held; brevet promotions; escapes, etc. The Belgian Order of the Crown was widely awarded to Allied service personnel in both World Wars In the Belgian 'Order of Precedence' the Order of Crown is the 4th ranked national order The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: About EF

Belgium: Order of the Crown (Ordre de la Couronne, Chevalier / Kroonorde, Chevalier). 5th Class \'Chevalier\' breast badge, with silvered \'Swords\' emblem The Royal Decree of 14 February 1939, instituted the award of \'Crossed Swords\' emblems, for retrospective award to qualifying veterans. The \'Swords\' indicate that the recipient had accumulated a specified number of \'War Titles\' during his military service, this being a combination of; Periods of front line service; citations for gallantry; orders & decorations held; evet promotions; escapes, etc. 6 \'War Titles\' were required for the award of the \'Crossed Swords\' emblem in silver The Belgian Order of the Crown was widely awarded to Allied service personnel in both World Wars In the Belgian \'Order of Precedence\' the Order of Crown is the 4th ranked national order The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: About EF

Belgium: Order of the Crown (Ordre de la Couronne, Chevalier / Kroonorde, Chevalier). 5th Class \'Chevalier\' breast badge, with silvered \'Swords\' emblem The Royal Decree of 14 February 1939, instituted the award of \'Crossed Swords\' emblems, for retrospective award to qualifying veterans. The \'Swords\' indicate that the recipient had accumulated a specified number of \'War Titles\' during his military service, this being a combination of; Periods of front line service; citations for gallantry; orders & decorations held; evet promotions; escapes, etc. 6 \'War Titles\' were required for the award of the \'Crossed Swords\' emblem in silver The Belgian Order of the Crown was widely awarded to Allied service personnel in both World Wars In the Belgian \'Order of Precedence\' the Order of Crown is the 4th ranked national order The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: About EF

Belgium: Order of the Crown (Ordre de la Couronne, Chevalier / Kroonorde, Chevalier). 5th Class \'Chevalier\' breast badge, with silvered \'Swords\' emblem The Royal Decree of 14 February 1939, instituted the award of \'Crossed Swords\' emblems, for retrospective award to qualifying veterans. The \'Swords\' indicate that the recipient had accumulated a specified number of \'War Titles\' during his military service, this being a combination of; Periods of front line service; citations for gallantry; orders & decorations held; evet promotions; escapes, etc. 6 \'War Titles\' were required for the award of the \'Crossed Swords\' emblem in silver The Belgian Order of the Crown was widely awarded to Allied service personnel in both World Wars In the Belgian \'Order of Precedence\' the Order of Crown is the 4th ranked national order The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: About EF

Belgium: Order of the Crown (Ordre de la Couronne, Chevalier / Kroonorde, Chevalier). 5th Class \'Chevalier\' breast badge, with silvered \'Swords\' emblem The Royal Decree of 14 February 1939, instituted the award of \'Crossed Swords\' emblems, for retrospective award to qualifying veterans. The \'Swords\' indicate that the recipient had accumulated a specified number of \'War Titles\' during his military service, this being a combination of; Periods of front line service; citations for gallantry; orders & decorations held; evet promotions; escapes, etc. 6 \'War Titles\' were required for the award of the \'Crossed Swords\' emblem in silver The Belgian Order of the Crown was widely awarded to Allied service personnel in both World Wars In the Belgian \'Order of Precedence\' the Order of Crown is the 4th ranked national order The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: About EF

Belgium: Order of the Crown (Ordre de la Couronne, Chevalier). 5th Class \'Chevalier\' breast badge. With silvered \'Palm\' emblem with \'L\' cypher A silvered and & enamel item of insignia In the Belgian 'Order of Precedence' the Order of the Crown is the 4th ranked national order The silver War Services 'L' Palm (of the pattern instituted 1952 to denote Leopold III) indicates an 'Wartime' award for services during the Korean War The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: About EF

Belgium: Order of the Crown. 4th Class 'Officer' (Ordre de la Couronne, officier / Kroonorde, officier). The riband fitted Crossed Swords' emblem and a 'Silk Rosette' and contained in leatherette case of issue A gilt and enamel item of insignia Sold together with plush hinged case of issue. The outside lid with a gilt representation of the Order of the Crown The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' for wear and as-worn in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of the Crown. 4th Class 'Officer' (Ordre de la Couronne, officier / Kroonorde, officier). The riband fitted with a 'Silk Rosette' and contained in leatherette case of issue A gilt and enamel item of insignia Sold together with plush leatherette hinged case of issue by maker 'P. Degreef' of Brussells, with their logo on inside upper lid.. The outside lid with a gilt representation of the Order of the Crown The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' for wear and as-worn in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of the Crown. 4th Class 'Officer' (Ordre de la Couronne, officier / Kroonorde, officier). The riband fitted with a 'Silk Rosette' and contained in leatherette case of issue A gilt and enamel item of insignia Sold together with plush leatherette hinged case of issue by maker 'P. Degreef' of Brussells, with their logo on inside upper lid.. The outside lid with a gilt representation of the Order of the Crown. With recipients investiture label on side of case '7. M. Felix' The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' for wear and as-worn in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of the Crown. 4th Class 'Officer' with 'Swords' (Ordre de la Couronne, Officier / Kroonorde, Officier). The riband fitted with a 'Silk Rosette' & crossed 'Swords' emblem A gilt and enamel item of insignia The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' for wear and as-worn in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of the Crown. 4th Class 'Officier' silvered & enamel breast badge. The silk riband fitted with rosette and 'Gold' (vermeil) grade 'Crossed Swords with plaque Coree-Korea' emblem Note: The 'Swords & Korea' honour was instituted by Royal Decree of 24 January 1994, in three grades, bronze, silver and gold (vermeil). The grade of award being dependent on the number of 'War Titles' a veteran held - a minimum of 11 x War Titles (including at least one personal 'Citation') was required for the 'Gold' (vermeil) grade 'Korea Swords' Only an estimated 3178 x Belgian and 78 x Luxembourg personnel served with Belgium United Nations Contingent (B.U.N.C.) between 1951-1954 A choice item of quality insignia with all enamel intact Scarce gold 'Korea Swords' Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of the Crown. 4th Class \'Officer\' (Ordre de la Couronne, officier / Kroonorde, officier). With silk rosette & silvered \'Swords\' emblem A gilt & enamelled item of insignia, with silk rosette on riband denoting the insignia of an 'Officer' (Officier) The Royal Decree of 14 February 1939, instituted the award of 'Crossed Swords' emblems, for retrospective award to qualifying veterans. The 'Swords' indicate that the recipient had accumulated a specified number of 'War Titles' during his military service, this being a combination of; Periods of front line service; citations for gallantry; orders & decorations held; evet promotions; escapes, etc. 6 'War Titles' were required for the award of the 'Crossed Swords' emblem in silver The Belgian Order of the Crown was widely awarded to Allied service personnel in both World Wars In the Belgian 'Order of Precedence' the Order of Crown is the 4th ranked national order The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of the Crown. 4th Class \'Officer\' (Ordre de la Couronne, officier / Kroonorde, officier). With silk rosette on riband A gilt & enamelled item of insignia, with silk rosette on riband denoting the insignia of an 'Officer' (Officier) A 'Set' comprising gilt & enamel item of insignia, including leatherette plush hinged case of issue. The case of issue with makers logo 'H. Walravens' on inside silk panel, with ink inscription 'Officier Couronne' on the silk hinge. The lid of the case with gilt tooled monogram and class of award Included are 2 x silk riband rosettes for wear on the lapel This the type of insignia awarded for both World Wars and the Korean War The Belgian Order of the Crown was widely awarded to Allied service personnel in both World Wars In the Belgian 'Order of Precedence' the Order of Crown is the 4th ranked national order The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: About EF

Belgium: Order of the Crown. 4th Class \'Officer\' (Ordre de la Couronne, officier / Kroonorde, officier). With silk rosette on riband A gilt & enamelled item of insignia, with silk rosette on riband denoting the insignia of an 'Officer' (Officier) The Belgian Order of the Crown was widely awarded to Allied service personnel in both World Wars In the Belgian 'Order of Precedence' the Order of Crown is the 4th ranked national order The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: About EF

Belgium: Order of the Crown. 4th Class \'Officer\' (Ordre de la Couronne, officier / Kroonorde, officier). With silk rosette on riband A gilt & enamelled item of insignia, with silk rosette on riband denoting the insignia of an \'Officer\' (Officier) The Belgian Order of the Crown was widely awarded to Allied service personnel in both World Wars In the Belgian \'Order of Precedence\' the Order of Crown is the 4th ranked national order The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: About EF

Belgium: Order of the Crown. 4th Class \'Officer\' (Ordre de la Couronne, officier / Kroonorde, officier). With silk rosette on riband and silvered \'Palm\' emblem A gilt & enamelled item of insignia, with silk rosette on riband denoting the insignia of an 'Officer' (Officier) The silvered 'Palm' without monogram was instituted in 1954, and denotes 30 years of meritorious military service The Belgian Order of the Crown was widely awarded to Allied service personnel in both World Wars In the Belgian 'Order of Precedence' the Order of Crown is the 4th ranked national order The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of the Crown. 5th Class 'Chevalier' silvered & enamel breast badge. The silk riband fitted with 'Bronze' grade 'Crossed Swords and plaque Coree-Korea' Note: The 'Swords & Korea' honour was instituted by Royal Decree of 24 January 1994, in three grades, bronze, silver and gold (gilt). The grade of award being dependent on the number of 'War Titles' a veteran held - a minimum of 6 x War Titles (including at least one personal 'Citation') was required for the 'Bronze' grade 'Korea Swords' Only an estimated 3178 x Belgian and 78 x Luxembourg personnel served with Belgium United Nations Contingent (B.U.N.C.) between 1951-1954 The silk riband fitted with a 2 x pronged mounting-pin, or 'epingle' as-worn in the Belgian style A choice item of quality insignia Scarce 'Korea' swords Condition: EF

Belgium: Order of the Crown. Officer 4th Class. With 'Swords'. Silvered, gilt & enamel The silk moire riband fitted with 'Rosette' denoting 4th class award of the 'Officier' class Condition: About EF

Belgium: Order of the Crown: 5th Class 'Civil' breast badge A silvered and enamel item of insignia The order contained in plush hinged case of issue Condition: About EF

Belgium: Order of the Crown: 5th Class 'Knights' breast badge Silvered and enamel breast badge Condition: Some chipping to enamel otherwise VF

Belgium: Order of the Crown: 5th Class 'Knights' breast badge Silvered and enamel breast badge Condition: GVF

Belgium: Orphans of the Great War Medal Condition: VF

Belgium: Overseas Campaign Medal (Medaille Commemorative Des Theatres D?Operations Exterieuries). 1ST type silk ribbon with ?Embroidered white stripes?, and 2 x clasps ?Chatkol? ?Coree-Korea? Important: Note the 2 x white stripes in the TOE ribbon are embroidered The rare ribbon was only issued in period up to 1953 (some sources quote only an estimated 450 of these first type ribbons/medal issued) - post 1953 the ribbon stopped having the embroidered white stripes. These ribbons are now very rare, and may only have been awarded to those Belgian soldiers who had served in the first 2 contingents sent to Korea (the Belgians kept a force in Korea through to 1955 or 1956) Condition: GVF

Belgium: Overseas Campaign Medal (Medaille Commemorative Des Theatres D?Operations Exterieuries). 1ST type silk ribbon with ?Embroidered white stripes?. With 'Wounded-in-Action' Red-Cross emblem and 2 x clasps ?Haktang-Ni? ?Coree-Korea? Important: Note the 2 x white stripes in the TOE ribbon are embroidered The rare ribbon was only issued in period up to 1953 (some sources quote only an estimated 450 of these first type ribbons/medal issued) - post 1953 the ribbon stopped having the embroidered white stripes. These ribbons are now very rare, and may only have been awarded to those Belgian soldiers who had served in the first 2 contingents sent to Korea (the Belgians kept a force in Korea through to 1955 or 1956) Condition: GVF

Belgium: Overseas Campaign Medal 1951 (Medaille Commemorative Des Theatres D'Operations Exterieures 1951 ). With 2 x clasps 'Chatkol' 'Coree-Korea', 'Lion' citation emblem & Red Cross 'Wound' emblem The 'Lion' emblem denotes the award of a 'Citation' (Mention in Dispatches) at Regiment or Brigade level The 'Wound Star' indicates that the recipient was 'Wounded-in-Action' during the Korean War The medal has thus far only been awarded for service during the Korean War Only an estimated 3178 x Belgian and 78 x Luxembourg personnel served with Belgium United Nations Contingent (B.U.N.C.) between 1951-1954 The clasp 'Chatkol' was awarded to the members of B.U.N.C. who served under-fire in the series of actions that lasted 55 x consecutive days between 26 February - 21 April 1953 near the village of Chatkol at the centre of the "Iron Triangle" during the Korean War. Chatkol was the last major action fought by B.U.N.C. during the Korean War The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Overseas Campaign Medal 1951 (Medaille Commemorative Des Theatres D'Operations Exterieures 195 ). First issue variant with rare 1st type silk 'Woven White Stripes' ribbon, & clasps 'Imjin' & Coree-Korea', and 'Croix Rouge' emblem for the 'War Wou Important: Only an estimated 450 x first issue variant 'T.O.E.' medals with 1st type silk 'Woven White Stripes' ribbons were issued, in 1951. Note: An estimated 3178 x Belgian and 78 x Luxembourg personnel served with Belgium United Nations Contingent (B.U.N.C.) between 1951-1954 Reference 'Distinctions Honorifiques De La Belgique' 1830-1985 (A.C. Borne, 1985), for the most interesting history of the institution of this campaign medal, and it's rare riband variant. The very first T.O.E. medals and rare ribbons were presented to an estimated 450 x 'All-Ranks' ", all-member sof the very first Belgian U.N. Korea Contingent to return form active service in the Korean War, where they had served with B.U.N.C.. It was learned by the Belgian authorities that the first returning Belgian volunteers were returning on the same transport vessel as members of the Netherlands U.N. Korea Contingent, and that the ship was scheduled to disembark at Amsterdam on 1 October 1951, on which date the Netherlands veterans werre going to be decorated with their respective campaign medal as soon as they disembarked. By contrast, the Belgian authorities had not yet instituted a corresponding medal for their veterans. In a rush of activity ,to match the Netherlands intentions, the Belgian Government had to send the royal decree instituting the medal to their King, who was at the time vacationing in Austri, to get the royal signature of approval. The 'Royal Decree' was approved on 26 September 1951, just days before the troopship was to disembark. While the medals could be struck and issued, it was not possible to manufacture the unique medal ribbon in time, for that reason- and as a mark of initiative - the Ministry of National Defence, pragmatically and hurriedly approved for the use of existing stocks of the ribbon of the '0euvredes Aneiens Combattants', to be used for presentation at the disembarkation awards ceremony - the ribbon, very close to the T.O.E. riband design, but without white stripes - but with the 'Two White Stripes' to be additionally 'Woven' onto the existing ribbon stock. Due to age, concomitant wear, and the frequent replacement of ribbons in the past 66 years, extremely few of those initial 450 x T.O.E. 1st type silk ribbons exist today in 2017 Medal fitted with a two pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the customary Belgian style Rare and desirable Condition: GVF

Belgium: Overseas Campaign Medal 1951 (Medaille Commemorative Des Theatres D'Operations Exterieures 1951 ). With 2 x clasps 'Chatkol' 'Coree-Korea' and Red Cross 'Wound' emblem The medal has thus far only been awarded for service during the Korean War Note: Only an estimated 3178 x Belgian and 78 x Luxembourg personnel served with Belgium United Nations Contingent (B.U.N.C.) between 1951-1954 The clasp 'Chatkol' was awarded to the members of B.U.N.C. who served under-fire in the series of actions that lasted 55 x consecutive days between 26 February - 21 April 1953 near the village of Chatkol at the centre of the "Iron Triangle" during the Korean War. Chatkol was the last major action fought by B.U.N.C. during the Korean War The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Overseas Campaign Medal 1951 (Medaille Commemorative Des Theatres D'Operations Exterieures 1951 ). With 1 x clasp 'Coree-Korea' and 1 x enamelled Red Cross 'Wound' emblem The medal has thus far only been awarded for service during the Korean War Note: Only an estimated 3178 x Belgian and 78 x Luxembourg personnel served with Belgium United Nations Contingent (B.U.N.C.) between 1951-1954 The 'Red Cross' emblem was authorised to denote that the recipient had been 'Wounded-in-Action' Condition: EF

Belgium: Overseas Campaign Medal 1951 (Medaille Commemorative Des Theatres D'Operations Exterieures 1951 ). With 1 x clasp 'Coree-Korea' and 1 x enamelled Red Cross 'Wound' emblem The medal has thus far only been awarded for service during the Korean War Note: Only an estimated 3178 x Belgian and 78 x Luxembourg personnel served with Belgium United Nations Contingent (B.U.N.C.) between 1951-1954 The 'Red Cross' emblem was authorised to denote that the recipient had been 'Wounded-in-Action' Condition: EF

Belgium: Overseas Campaign Medal 1951 (Medaille Commemorative Des Theatres D'Operations Exterieures 1951 ). With 4 x clasps 'Coree-Korea', 'Imjin', 'Haktang-Ni' & 'Chatkol' The medal has thus far only been awarded for service during the Korean War Note: Only an estimated 3178 x Belgian and 78 x Luxembourg personnel served with Belgium United Nations Contingent (B.U.N.C.) between 1951-1954 This the maximum issue number of clasps on this medal for the Korean War - and scarce thus This medal mounted on contemporary second type (standard) issue riband Condition: About EF

Belgium: Overseas Campaign Medal 1951 (Medaille Commemorative Des Theatres D\'Operations Exterieures 1951 ). With 2 x clasps \'Coree-Korea\', \'Haktang-Ni\' & Bronze Lion \'Citation\' This type of medal has thus far only been awarded for service during the Korean War - and thus commonly wrongly referred to as the Korean War Medal! Note: Only an estimated 3178 x Belgian and 78 x Luxembourg personnel served with Belgium United Nations Contingent (B.U.N.C.) between 1951-1954 A very scarce seen multi-clasp emblem campaign medal for the Korean War to a Belgian veteran who had the distinction of being 'Cited' for gallantry and awarded a Bronze Lion citation during the Korean War This medal ribbon fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Overseas Campaign Medal 1951 (Medaille Commemorative Des Theatres D\'Operations Exterieures 1951 ). With 2 x clasps \'Coree-Korea\', \'Haktang-Ni\' & \'Coree-Korea\' & Bronze Lion \'Citation\' and red enamelled \'Wound\' cross This type of medal has thus far only been awarded for service during the Korean War Note: Only an estimated 3178 x Belgian and 78 x Luxembourg personnel served with Belgium United Nations Contingent (B.U.N.C.) between 1951-1954 A very scarce seen multi-calsp emblem campaign medal for the Korean War to a Belgian veteran who had the distinction of being \'Cited\' for gallantry and awarded a Bronze Lion citation, and who was also \'Wounded-in-Action\' This medal ribbon fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Overseas Campaign Medal 1951 (Medaille Commemorative Des Theatres D\'Operations Exterieures 1951 ). With bronze clasp \'Coree-Korea\' This type of medal has thus far only been awarded for service during the Korean War - and thus commonly - and wrongly - referred to as the Korean War Medal! Note: Only an estimated 3178 x Belgian and 78 x Luxembourg personnel served with Belgium United Nations Contingent (B.U.N.C.) between 1951-1954 Sold together contained inside the original Belgian makers card box of issue (A/F) for \'P. Degreef\' with makers logo label, and an ink inscription above in \'Flemish / Dutch\' language Condition: Medal EF

Belgium: Overseas Campaign Medal 1951 (Medaille Commemorative Des Theatres D\'Operations Exterieures 1951 ). With bronze clasp \'Coree-Korea\' This type of medal has thus far only been awarded for service during the Korean War - and thus commonly - and wrongly - referred to as the Korean War Medal! Note: Only an estimated 3178 x Belgian and 78 x Luxembourg personnel served with Belgium United Nations Contingent (B.U.N.C.) between 1951-1954 Condition: EF

Belgium: Overseas Campaign Medal 1951 (Medaille Commemorative Des Theatres D\'Operations Exterieures 1951 ). With bronze clasp \'Coree-Korea\' This type of medal has thus far only been awarded for service during the Korean War - and thus commonly - and wrongly - referred to as the Korean War Medal! Note: Only an estimated 3178 x Belgian and 78 x Luxembourg personnel served with Belgium United Nations Contingent (B.U.N.C.) between 1951-1954 Condition: EF

Belgium: Overseas Campaign Medal 1951 (Medaille Commemorative Des Theatres D\'Operations Exterieures 1951 ). With clasp \'Coree-Korea\' & red enamelled Geneva Cross \'Wound\' emblem This type of medal has thus far only been awarded for service during the Korean War - and thus commonly - and wrongly - referred to as the Korean War Medal! Note: Only an estimated 3178 x Belgian and 78 x Luxembourg personnel served with Belgium United Nations Contingent (B.U.N.C.) between 1951-1954 The medal was issued with any combination from amongst 5 x clasps. including theatre award\'Coree-Korea\' and 4 x specified \'Battle\' clasps Other approved ribbon emblems were \'Bronze Lion\' for those cited for services, and a red enamelled \'Geneva Cross\', denoting personnel of the BUNC who had been wounded-in-action during the Korean War The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the traditional Belgian style Scarce seen with \'Wound Emblem\' to a casualty of the Korean War Condition: EF

Belgium: Overseas Campaign Medal 1951 (Medaille Commemorative Des Theatres D\'Operations Exterieures 1951 ). With silvered combat service clasp \'Coree-Korea\' This type of medal has thus far only been awarded for service during the Korean War - and thus commonly - and wrongly - referred to as the Korean War Medal! Note: Only an estimated 3178 x Belgian and 78 x Luxembourg personnel served with Belgium United Nations Contingent (B.U.N.C.) between 1951-1954 Silvered clasp: The silvered-clasp denotes that the recipient actually served under-fire during the Korean War, but did not serve in any of the 3 x major engagements commemorated on the 3 x separate \'Battle\' clasps instituted for this medal, vis, \'Imjin\' (April 1951), \'Haktang-Ni\' (October 1951) & \'Chatkol\' (March/April 1953). BUNC Personnel who did not serve under fire, while in Korea, wore a bronze \'Coree-Korea\' clasp Condition: EF

Belgium: Overseas Campaign Medal 1951 (Medaille Commemorative Des Theatres D\'Operations Exterieures 1951). With 2 x clasps \'Chatkol\' & \'Coree-Korea\' In total there were 4 x clasps (one theatre award, and 3 x battle clasps) instituted for award with this medal for service during the Korean War 1950-1953 The recipient of this medal served overseas with BUNC (Belgium United Nations Contingent) during the Korean War, and fought at the battle of \'Chatkol\' (April 1953), which was the last major action fought by BUNC during the Korean War During the Korean War it is recorded that 3171 x Belgians & 78 x Luxembourgers served with BUNC, of which an estimated 101 x Belgians and 2 x Luxembourgers were killed-in-action or died-of-wounds, while 478 x Belgians & 17 Luxembourgers were wounded-in-action during the conflict The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: GVF

Belgium: Overseas Campaign Medal. With 'Wounded-in-Action' Red-Cross emblem and 2 x clasps 'Coree-Korea' 'Chatkol' Medal fitted with 'epingle' two-pronged mounting pin in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Overseas Campaign Medal. With 'Wounded-in-Action' Red-Cross emblem and 2 x clasps 'Coree-Korea' 'Haktang Ni' Medal fitted with 'epingle' two-pronged mounting pin in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Overseas Campaign Medal. With 'Wounded-in-Action' Red-Cross emblem and 2 x clasps 'Coree-Korea' 'Imjin' Medal fitted with 'epingle' two-pronged mounting pin in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Overseas Campaign Operations Medal. No clasp As awarded to the members of the Belgian Contingent that served during the Korean War Condition: EF

Belgium: Overseas Campaign Operations Medal. With clasp 'Coree-Korea' The silk riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin in the Belgian fashion for wear Condition: GVF

Belgium: Overseas Campaign Operations Medal. With clasp 'Coree-Korea' Contained 'P Degreef' (medal maker) card box of issue Condition: GVF

Belgium: Pair of Great War Gallantry Decotrations with Photograph Postcard of Recipient Wearing the Decorations - Military Decoration for Acts of Bravery & Distinguished Service. With silver 'A' Palm - Cross of War 1914-1918 King Albert I reverse with 1 x 'Bronze Lion 'Citation' emblem The emblems denote; - 1 x Silver Palm = An act of gallantry during War - 1 x Bronze Lion = 1 x Mention-in-Despatches at Regiment or Brigade level Sold together with a fine contemporary studio portrait photograph from a Liege Studio, depicting the Belgian recipient wearing both decorations. In addition the sitter wear several 'Front Line' service chevrons on his right tunic sleeve. The recipients collar insignia is identifiable A fine contemporary Great War lot Condition: GVF

Belgium: Political Prisoners Medal 1914-1918. French language issue Awarded to all those civilians imprisoned by the enemy during the Great War and whose imprionment lasted at least 1 month or more Condition: GVF

Belgium: Political Prisoners of War Cross 1940-45 A silvered metal and enamel cross Condition: GVF

Belgium: Political Prisoners of War Cross 1940-45 (Croix Du Prisonnier Politique De La Guerre 1940-1945). With bar for upto 1 year internement) A silvered and enamel cross The bar on the riband denotes 'Internement' for between 6 months - 1 year (each star represents a 6 month period of internment or part thereof) Condition: GVF

Belgium: Political Prisoners of War Cross 1940-45 (Croix Du Prisonnier Politique De La Guerre 1940-1945). With \'4 x Stars\' bar A silvered and enamel cross The bar on the riband denotes 'Internment' for 2 years (each star represents a continuous 6 x months period of internment or part thereof) The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the traditional Belgian style Sold contained in its card box of issue, this with the chop / rubber stamp of 'Louis Devillez, Taileur Militaire, Passage Lemmonier, Liege' on underside of the box Condition: GVF

Belgium: Political Prisoners of War Cross 1940-45, with 3 x bars (9 Stars) Note: Bars were awarded with a maximum of 4 x stars on them. Each star representing 6 months of capitivity. In this instance the medal with 9 x stars represents 4.5 years of incarceration in the period 1940-1945 A silvered and enamelled medal Condition: GVF

Belgium: Prisoner of War Medal 1940-1945 (M?daille du Prisonnier de Guerre; Krijgsgevangenenmedaille, 1940-1945) Condition: EF

Belgium: Prisoner of War Medal 1940-1945 (M?daille du Prisonnier de Guerre; Krijgsgevangenenmedaille, 1940-1945) Condition: EF

Belgium: Prisoner of War Medal 1940-1945 (Medaille du Prisonnier de Guerre 1940-1945 / Krijgsgevangenenmedaille 1940-1945) This medal was established by Royal Decree on 20 October 1947, for award to all members of the Belgian Armed Forces who were made Prisoner of War and incarcerated by the enemy during the Second World War The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Prisoner of War Medal 1940-1945 (Medaille du Prisonnier de Guerre 1940-1945 / Krijgsgevangenenmedaille 1940-1945). With 5 x Bronze Stripes emblem, denoting the recipient had been a Prisoner of War for \'5 Years\' The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', in the Belgian fashion, and as-worn Condition: EF

Belgium: Prisoner of War Medal 1940-1945 (Medaille du Prisonnier de Guerre 1940-1945 / Krijgsgevangenenmedaille 1940-1945). With \'1 Year\' internement clasp on riband This medal was established by Royal Decree on 20 October 1947, for award to all members of the Belgian Armed Forces who were made Prisoner of War and incarcerated by the enemy during the Second World War Full-size 40m clasps were authorised for wear on the riband to denote each year of captivity that a POW may have served before repatriation or liberation Condition: EF

Belgium: Prisoner of War Medal 1940?1945 (M?daille du Prisonnier de Guerre 1940?1945 / Krijgsgevangenenmedaille 1940?1945). With 5 bar emblem on riband The 5 x bars emblem on the riband denote a POW who was incarcerated for 5 years between 1940-1945 This war medal was established by Royal Decree on 20 October 1947, for award to all members of the Belgian Armed Forces who were made Prisoner of War and incarcerated by the enemy during the Second World War Condition: GVF

Belgium: Queen Elisabeth Medal (M?daille de la Reine Elisabeth / Koningin Elisabeth Medaille), 1914-1918 Superb contemporary piece manufactured by Spink. The silk riband retaining the Spink maker marked pin-back brooch fitting Condition: EF

Belgium: Queen Elisabeth Medal 1914-1916 (M?daille de la Reine Elisabeth; Koningin Elisabeth Medaille, 1914-1916) Condition: GVF

Belgium: Queen Elisabeth Medal 1914-1919 (M?daille de la reine ?lisabeth / Koningin Elisabeth Medaille). For general relief and aid work Created by Royal Decree of 7 October 1916, the medal was issued for to recognise exceptional services performed by Belgian and Allied nationals in providing relief of the suffering of Belgian citizens and military personnel during the Great War Basic award criteria was to those who worked and cared for Belgian victims of war for a year or more prior to 10 September 1919 Although not limited to medical care of the sick and wounded, recipients who earned the medal by working in hospitals received the variant with a red enamelled cross in the suspension wreath The medal was widely awarded to British doctors, nurses and relief workers for services to Belgium during the Great War Condition: EF

Belgium: Queen Elisabeth Medal 1914-1919 (M?daille de la reine ?lisabeth / Koningin Elisabeth Medaille).With red enamel cross for 'Military Nursing / Hospital Service' Created by Royal Decree of 7 October 1916, the medal was issued for to recognise exceptional services performed by Belgian and Allied nationals in providing relief of the suffering of Belgian citizens and military personnel during the Great War Basic award criteria was to those who worked and cared for Belgian victims of war for a year or more prior to 10 September 1919 Although not limited to medical care of the sick and wounded, recipients who earned the medal by working in hospitals received the variant with a red enamelled cross in the suspension wreath The medal was widely awarded to British doctors, nurses and relief workers for services to Belgium during the Great War Condition: EF

Belgium: Queen Elizabeth Medal 1914-1918 Condition: GVF

Belgium: Queen Elizabeth Medal 1914-1918. An active service \'Front-Line\' award. With enamelled \'Red Cross\' suspension The medal retaining its original silk moire riband The enamelled \'Red Cross\' in the suspension denotes an award to someone who worked-in, and or, rendered valuable medical services in Hospitals or Field Dressing Stations. The same medal but \'sans\' enamelled suspension was awarded to medical & nursing administrative personnel, and those working in refugee and welfare capacities A medal that was frequently awarded to British Nurses & nursing staff / British Red Cross Society personnel that served in Flanders 1914-18 Enamel all intact Condition: About EF

Belgium: Queen Elizabeth Medal 1914-1918. With enamelled 'Red Cross' suspension The enamelled 'Red Cross' in the suspension denotes an award to someone who worked-in, and or, rendered valuable medical services in Hospitals or Field Dressing Stations Condition: GVF

Belgium: Red Cross 'Blood Donor's' Medal Condition: GVF

Belgium: Red Cross Decoration. 1st Class, gilt and enamel Sold together with companion matching dress miniature medal Condition: GVF

Belgium: Red Cross Decoration. 2nd Class, silvered and enamel Sold together with companion matching dress miniature medal Condition: EF

Belgium: Red Cross Decoration. 2nd Type 2nd Class A silvered metal and enamel breast badge Fitted with II class silk riband Condition: GVF

Belgium: Regimental Long Distance March Medal of the 3rd Chasseurs Ardennes Awarded on completion of 125 Kilometers march Silvered with brooch bar Condition: GVF

Belgium: Resistance Medal 1940-1945 (Monsieur Gilbert Arthur Dussenne) Sold together with: A). Original named, dated & folded award diploma to recipient Monsieur Gilbert Arthur Dussenne, dated, 6 August 1949 B). Companion miniature medal C). Original card box of issue for full size medal (with medallists logo for Ch. Galere Decorations, Brussells) Awarded to all members of the Belgian Resistance that actively resisted the Nazi enemy through combat or acts of sabotage Condition: Medals EF

Belgium: Rhine Army Cross A gilt and enamel medal Awarded for service with the 'Army of Occupation' in the Rhine region of Germany in the immediate post-war years after the Great War Condition: VF

Belgium: Silver Medal of the Order of the Crown (M?daille d'Argent de l'Ordre de la Couronne / Zilveren Medaille der Kroonorde) A post 1951 'Bi-lingual' language issue Condition: EF

Belgium: Silver Palm, with \'L\' cypher. Silver A full-size medal emblem with 2 x prong fittings on reverse Condition: EF

Belgium: Silver Palm, with \'L\' cypher. Silver A full-size medal emblem with 2 x prong fittings on reverse Condition: EF

Belgium: Silver Star for service in the Belgian Congo. King Baudouin 1955-1960 era with bi-lingual reverse Condition: EF

Belgium: Special Decoration for Mutuality (D?coration Speciale des Mutualit?s; Speciale Decoratie voor Mutualiteiten) This early example with makers marks ?H. Walravens Brux-Midi? on reverse The riband with a traditional Belgian two-pronged mounting pin Condition: GVF

Belgium: Special Decoration for Mutuality (Decoration Speciale des Mutualites; Speciale Decoratie voor Mutualiteiten) With bi-lingual legend In English commonly refered to as Order of Science and Agriculture The riband fitted with a traditional Belgian two-pronged mounting pin Condition: GVF

Belgium: Special Decoration for \'Mutualities\': Set of both classes of award Comprising; - Special Decoration for 'Mutualities': 1st class (Decoration Speciale des Mutualites) - Special Decoration for 'Mutualities', 2nd class (Decoration Speciale des Mutualites) The original silk riband on the First Class award fitted with 'Rosette' denoting a 1st class award, as issued The Special Decorations were instituted on 2 August 1889 to reward outstanding service to a variety of civil organisations. The 'Mutuality' type were originally instituted as to reward workers in 'Mutual' organisations that provided health, unemployment benefis, insurance and public assistance Condition: GVF

Belgium: St. Gilles (Brussels) Association Medal for Veterans of the Great War Condition: GVF

Belgium: The African Campaign Medal 1914-17. Bronze issue with silvered clasp 'Mahenge' The clasp 'Mahenge' denotes service in Tanganyika (German East Africa) at the capture of Mahenge in 1917 Condition: EF

Belgium: The Armed Forces Services Humanitarian Service Medal (La M?daille Comm?morative des Op?rations Humanitaires Arm?es). With clasp 'Silverback' 'Operation Silverback' was the Belgian military operation launched in 1994 to extricate Belgian nationals and other European expatriates from Rwanda during the period of the inter-tribal genocide. The clasp was later extended to include the Belgian personnel serving in country with UNMIR Between April to July 1994, the Tutsi population of Rwanda suffered an estimated 70% of deaths in the slaughter that befell Rwanda. The total number of deaths in the slaughter suggest that between 500,000 - 1,000,000 Rwandan's may have died, the vast majority being Tutsi Note: On 7 April 1994, 10 Belgian peacekeepers were killed and their bodies mutilated while performing peacekeeping duties for UNAMIR. The assassinations shocked Belgians and led the government to withdraw its battalion. The medal was instituted in 1987, and made retrospective to reward military personnel who have participated in overseas humanitarian operations since 1960, where Belgian personnel have deployed on humanitarian missions The medal, though still worn in uniform by qualifying service personnel, has been obsolete since 1993, due to the introduction of the successor medal 'La M?daille Comm?morative pour Missions ou Op?rations ? l'Etranger' Condition: EF

Belgium: The Civic Decoration 1914-1918. Second class with crossed swords suspension Silvered metal Condition: GVF

Belgium: The Civilian Invalid Medal 1940-1945 (La Medaille de l\'Invalide Civil 1940-1945) This is the final medal to be instituted by the Belgian Government in the series of medal awarded for services during the Second World War. The medal was instituted on 10 February 2008 The medal is awarded retrospectively to all Belgian civilians who were invalided due to incidents that occurred in the Second World War Scarce seen on the market Condition: EF

Belgium: The Commemorative Medal for Foreign Missions or Operations (La Medaille Commemorative pour Missions ou Operations l\'Etranger) With clasps \'BELBOS\' IFOR\' & \'KOSOVO\' Note: First and last clasps have backstraps, second clasp with prongs / pins (one A/F) - BELBOS: For service during Operation BELBOS in Central Bosnia 1994 - IFOR: For service with Belgian forces in Former Yugoslavia from 15 December 1995 - KOSOVO: For service with Belgian forces in Kosovo from 16 March 1999 The commemorative medal for foreign missions and operations was instituted on 13 April 1993. A large number of clasps have been officially approved for award with this medal, together with a number of unofficial clasps for missions for which no clasp was formally approved, and or which were the inspiration of Belgian veterans who had served in those places & operations for which no clasp was formally instituted In 2004, it was decreed that no further clasps would be awarded for wear on this medal, and instead that all missions since 2004 would be denoted by a numeric emblem worn on the riband to reflect the number of overseas missions or operations that personnel may have served in. The change in regulations Personnel who have been awarded medals and clasps prior to 2004, are still allowed to wear the medal clasps earned prior to 2004, on the medal riband while serving in the Belgian Armed Forces. The unofficial BELBOS clasp (for an actual sanctioned operation) is rare. The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: The Commemorative Medal for Foreign Missions or Operations (La Medaille Commemorative pour Missions ou Operations l\'Etranger). With clasp \'Sharp Vigilance\' Complete with clean length of original silk riband and contained in it\'s red card box of issue The commemorative medal for foreign missions and operations was instituted on 13 April 1993. A large number of clasps have been officially approved for award with this medal, together with a number of unofficial clasps for missions for which no clasp was formally approved, and or which were the inspiration of Belgian veterans who had served in those places & operations for which no clasp was formally instituted In 2004, it was decreed that no further clasps would be awarded for wear on this medal, and instead that all missions since 2004 would be denoted by a numeric emblem worn on the riband to reflect the number of overseas missions or operations that personnel may have served in. The change in regulations Personnel who have been awarded medals and clasps prior to 2004, are still allowed to wear the medal clasps earned prior to 2004, on the medal riband while serving in the Belgian Armed Forces. Condition: EF

Belgium: The Royal Order of the Lion (Ordre Royal du Lion / Orde van de Leeuw). 3rd Class (Commander). Neck badge with post 1951 bi-lingual legend Although still worn by recipients, the order is no longer awarded - it became obsolete when the Belgian colony of Congo gained it's independence It is the third highest national order in the Belgian order of precedence. Established in 1891, awards were made through to 1960. A silvered, gilt & enamel colonial order issued in respect of services in Belgian Congo and neighbouring territories The insignia fitted with full length cravat riband with ties Scarce. Condition: About EF

Belgium: The Royal Order of the Lion. 4th Class (Officer) Gilt and enamel breast badge Note: There is no rosette on the riband, but the insignia is clearly that of the 4th class, being well gilded A colonial order issued in respect of services in Belgian Congo Condition: About EF

Belgium: The Royal Order of the Lion. 5th Class (Knight). Breast badge with post 1951 bi-lingual legend A silvered and enamel item of insignia A colonial order issued in respect of services in Belgian Congo Condition: GVF

Belgium: The Royal Order of the Lion. 5th Class (Knight). Breast badge with post 1951 bi-lingual legend and the riband fitted with silver palm emblem with royal monogram 'L' A silvered, gilt & enamel colonial order issued in respect of services in Belgian Congo and neighbouring territories By Royal Decree of 3 June 1953 military personnel of La Force Publique were authorised to wear a silver palm with monogram 'L' in respect of specified acts of bravery, and or distinguished services during the Second World War 1940-1945. A further Royal Decree of 5 April 1954, extended the award and wearing of the silver palm without monogram for bravery and distinguished services during other conflicts The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, and as-worn in the Belgian style Scarce. Condition: Slight enamel chips on reverse GVF

Belgium: The Royal Order of the Lion. 5th Class (Knights) breast badge The medal fitted with correct silk riband A colonial order issued in respect of services in Belgian Congo Condition: Some chips to enamel (see pics) otherwise VF

Belgium: The Veterans of King Albert Medal 1909-1934 (Croix des Veterans Du Roi Albert I, 1909-1934). Confirmed as an award to a 'Sunderland' resident British veterans of the Great War who served in Belgium qualified and received this medal, this being an example awarded to; Mr D. B. Perry 11th Floor 86 Dock Street Monkwearmouth Sunderland Co Durham England Sold together with Mr Perry's veterans membership card with association details and name & address particulars The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', in the Belgian fashion, and as-worn Condition: EF

Belgium: United Nations 'Korea' Service Medal, with clasp 'Coree-Korea' This the Belgian variant of the United Nations Service Medal, with French language reverse legend Condition: GVF 1950

Belgium: United Nations Korea Medal. Uni-lingual French language issue medal with clasp 'Coree-Korea' Condition: EF

Belgium: United Nations Korea War Service Medal 1950-1953. Belgian variant medal in French language, with 'J Denart 51' signature on medal The riband fitted with two-pronged mounting pin in the Belgian fashion Sold as complete set, with silk riband bar (with pin-back fitting) and lapel enamelled ribbon bar (with pin) Condition: EF

Belgium: United Nations service medal, for 'Korea'. Belgian variant issue with ring supension and reverse legend in French language Condition: EF

Belgium: United Nations Service Medal. Belgian variant with clasp \'Coree-Korea\' Note: Belgian personnel who served with BUNC in Korea were officially awarded the UN Service Medal with clasp 'Coree' in French language. However, the Belgians who had no tradition of wearing medals with straight bar suspensions, preferred to source their own Belgian made UN Korea medals, with traditional ring suspensions During the Korean War it is recorded that 3171 x Belgians & 78 x Luxembourgers served with BUNC, of which an estimated 101 x Belgians and 2 x Luxembourgers were killed-in-action or died-of-wounds, while 478 x Belgians & 17 Luxembourgers were wounded-in-action during the conflict The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: United Nations Service Medal. With 'Coree-Korea' clasp The Belgian variant of the UN Service Medal is only seen with the French language legend reverse Condition: EF

Belgium: United Nations Service Medal. With clasp \'Coree-Korea\' The Belgian variant of the UN Service Medal is unique in it's design amongst Francophone countries (France & Canada adopted the standard UN issue in French) Note: Belgian personnel who served with BUNC in Korea were officially awarded the UN Service Medal with clasp 'Coree' in French language. However, Belgian veterans who had no tradition of wearing medals with straight bar suspensions, preferred to source their own Belgian made UN Korea medals, with traditional ring suspensions During the Korean War it is recorded that 3171 x Belgians & 78 x Luxembourgers served with BUNC, of which an estimated 101 x Belgians and 2 x Luxembourgers were killed-in-action or died-of-wounds, while 478 x Belgians & 17 Luxembourgers were wounded-in-action during the conflict The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: United Nations Service Medal. With clasp \'Coree-Korea\' The Belgian variant of the UN Service Medal is unique in it\'s design amongst Francophone countries (France & Canada adopted the standard UN issue in French language) Note: Belgian personnel who served with BUNC in Korea were officially awarded the UN Service Medal with clasp \'Coree\' in French language. However, Belgian veterans who had no tradition of wearing medals with straight bar suspensions, preferred to source their own Belgian made UN Korea medals, with traditional ring suspensions During the Korean War it is recorded that 3171 x Belgians & 78 x Luxembourgers served with BUNC, of which an estimated 101 x Belgians and 2 x Luxembourgers were killed-in-action or died-of-wounds, while 478 x Belgians & 17 Luxembourgers were wounded-in-action during the conflict The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: Veterans 30th Anniversary 'Victory' Commemorative Medal of the Second World War 1945-1975 The medal having makers marks 'Fibru' on obverse (for medallists 'Fisch' of Brussells) Condition: EF

Belgium: Veterans 30th Anniversary \'Victory\' Commemorative Medal of the Second World War 1945-1975 The medal having makers marks 'Fibru' on obverse (for medallists 'Fisch' of Brussells) Condition: EF

Belgium: Veterans Cross of Leopold III Condition: GVF

Belgium: Veterans Cross of of Leopold I 1831-65 Silver gilt issue Condition: VF

Belgium: Veterans of King Albert Cross 1909-1934 Condition: EF

Belgium: Veterans of Leopold I Cross 1831-65 Gilt Condition: GF

Belgium: Veterans of Leopold II 1865-1909. Cross of Honour. 2nd Class Silver Condition: VF

Belgium: Veviers 'Pro Patria' Medal 1914-1918 (Medaille De Veviers 'Pro Patria' 1914-1918) Awarded by the Municpality of Veviers to veterans who had fought in the defence and later liberation of the city during the Great War Veviers is a Walloon (French speaking) city located in the Liege region of Wallonia, in the North East of Belgium. During 1914, Veviers was the scene of bitter fighting, the city being captured and occupied by the Germans 1914-1918 Scarce Condition: About EF

Belgium: Volunteer Combatant's Medal 1914?1918 (M?daille du Combattant Volontaire 1914?18 / Medaille van de Vrijwillige Strijder 1914?1918) The medal was established by Royal Decree on 17 June 1930 and was awarded to Belgian citizens and foreign nationals who had voluntarily enlisted for service in the Belgian Armed Forces during the Great War The award criteria required voluntary enlistment and service in a combat unit in a danger zone for not less than 6 months during the Great War. Later, the eligibility criteria were extended to include volunteers, older than 40 years of age who had served for 3 months in a combat unit in a danger zone, who were older than 50 years of age who had served for 1 month in a combat unit in a danger zone, and medical personnel who had served for 2 years in non-occupied Belgium. Additional provisions were made regarding awards to youngsters who had fled occupied Belgium and persons who were wounded in action, and posthumous awards The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the Belgian style Condition: GVF

Belgium: Volunteer Combatant's Medal 1914?1918 (M?daille du Combattant Volontaire 1914?18 / Medaille van de Vrijwillige Strijder 1914?1918) The medal was established by Royal Decree on 17 June 1930 and was awarded to Belgian citizens and foreign nationals who had voluntarily enlisted for service in the Belgian Armed Forces during the Great War The award criteria required voluntary enlistment and service in a combat unit in a danger zone for not less than 6 months during the Great War. Later, the eligibility criteria were extended to include volunteers, older than 40 years of age who had served for 3 months in a combat unit in a danger zone, who were older than 50 years of age who had served for 1 month in a combat unit in a danger zone, and medical personnel who had served for 2 years in non-occupied Belgium. Additional provisions were made regarding awards to youngsters who had fled occupied Belgium and persons who were wounded in action, and posthumous awards Condition: GVF

Belgium: Volunteer Combatants Medal 1914-1918 (Medaille du Combattant Volontaire 1914-18 / Medaille van de Vrijwillige Strijder 1914-1918). The medal was established by Royal Decree on 17 June 1930 and was awarded to Belgian citizens and foreign nationals who had voluntarily enlisted for service in the Belgian Armed Forces during the Great War The award criteria required voluntary enlistment and service in a combat unit in a danger zone for not less than 6 months during the Great War. Later, the eligibility criteria were extended to include volunteers, older than 40 years of age who had served for 3 months in a combat unit in a danger zone, who were older than 50 years of age who had served for 1 month in a combat unit in a danger zone, and medical personnel who had served for 2 years in non-occupied Belgium. Additional provisions were made regarding awards to youngsters who had fled occupied Belgium and persons who were wounded in action, and posthumous awards Condition: GVF

Belgium: Volunteer Combatants Medal 1914-1918 (Medaille du Combattant Volontaire 1914-18 / Medaille van de Vrijwillige Strijder 1914-1918). Variant issue with \'VOLUNTARIIS\' reverse legend Important: This is an example of the variant type of the medal with the reverse word \'Voluntariis instead of the standard issue \'volontariis\'\'. The word having spelling error with the first letter \'O\' wrongly replaced with letter \'U\' The medal was established by Royal Decree on 17 June 1930 and was awarded to Belgian citizens and foreign nationals who had voluntarily enlisted for service in the Belgian Armed Forces during the Great War The award criteria required voluntary enlistment and service in a combat unit in a danger zone for not less than 6 months during the Great War. Later, the eligibility criteria were extended to include volunteers, older than 40 years of age who had served for 3 months in a combat unit in a danger zone, who were older than 50 years of age who had served for 1 month in a combat unit in a danger zone, and medical personnel who had served for 2 years in non-occupied Belgium. Additional provisions were made regarding awards to youngsters who had fled occupied Belgium and persons who were wounded in action, and posthumous awards The original silk medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the traditional Belgian style Scarce seen variant medal Condition: GVF

Belgium: Volunteer Combatant\'s Medal 1914?1918 (M?daille du Combattant Volontaire 1914?18 / Medaille van de Vrijwillige Strijder 1914?1918) The medal was established by Royal Decree on 17 June 1930 and was awarded to Belgian citizens and foreign nationals who had voluntarily enlisted for service in the Belgian Armed Forces during the Great War The award criteria required voluntary enlistment and service in a combat unit in a danger zone for not less than 6 months during the Great War. Later, the eligibility criteria were extended to include volunteers, older than 40 years of age who had served for 3 months in a combat unit in a danger zone, who were older than 50 years of age who had served for 1 month in a combat unit in a danger zone, and medical personnel who had served for 2 years in non-occupied Belgium. Additional provisions were made regarding awards to youngsters who had fled occupied Belgium and persons who were wounded in action, and posthumous awards Condition: GVF

Belgium: Volunteers Medal 1940-1945 (M?daille du Volontaire de Guerre; Medaille van de Oorlogsvrijwilliger, 1940-1945) Condition: EF

Belgium: Volunteers Medal 1940-1945 with attributed award document (Albert Timmermans) Condition: About EF

Belgium: Volunteers Medal 1940?1945 (M?daille du Volontaire 1940?1945 / Medaille van de Oorlogsvrijwilliger 1940?1945) The medal was established by Royal Decree on 16 February 1945, as an award to Belgian and foreign civilians who had voluntarily enlisted in the Belgian Armed Forces during the Second World War. The medal could also be awarded to volunteers serving in the armed forces of other Allied forces, for example the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force etc Condition: EF

Belgium: Volunteers Medal 1940?1945 (Medaille du Volontaire 1940-1945 / Medaille van de Oorlogsvrijwilliger 1940-1945) The medal was established by Royal Decree on 16 February 1945, as an award to Belgian and foreign civilians who had voluntarily enlisted in the Belgian Armed Forces during the Second World War. The medal could also be awarded to volunteers serving in the armed forces of other Allied forces, for example the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force etc Condition: EF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1914-18 Contained in contemporary 'Fisch' (paper packet of issue) Fisch & Co, were prominent official suppliers of Decorations and Medals in the inter-war years, and plied their trade from 40-42 Rue Antoine Dansaert, Brussels Condition: VF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1914-18 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre; Oorlogsherinnerinsmedaille, 1914-1918) Condition: VF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1914-18. With 1 X front-line enamelled bar Condition: VF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1914-18. With 2 x enemalled red cross emblems, together with 4 x service clasps, one of which is gilt and the other three being silvered Note: The 2 x red crosses on riband denoted that the recipient was twice wounded-in-action, the gilt bar denoting 2.5 years service at the front, and the silver clasps each represent 6 months service Condition: VF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1914-18. With 3 X front-line enamelled bars and a 'Crown' emblem Condition: VF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1914-1918. With 1 x enamelled red cross emblem, 1 x gilt & 1 x silvered 'Frontline' service bars on the silk riband The red-cross enamelled emblem denotes a serviceman who was 'Wounded-in-Action', and the bars for active service at the front Condition: GVF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1914-1918. With 1 x gilt and 3 x silvered 'Frontline' service bars on the silk riband The number of bars on the medal denote a serviceman who had served on the front-line throughout the duration of the war Condition: GVF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-1945 (La Medaille Commemorative de la Guerre 1940-1945) with \'Crossed Sabres\' emblem and 2 x clasps \'Bat D\'Angleterre\' & \'Normandie\' Note: The large \'Crossed Swords\' emblem denote active service during the \'May 1940\' campaign, while the battle & campaign clasps denotes the recipient as having been a Belgian aviator who served in England during the \'Battle of Britain\', and who flew as aircrew with either a Belgian or British Squadron of the Royal Air Force Apart from Poland / Czechoslovakia and the nations of the British Empire the largest number of foreign pilots from North Europe that served with the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain - their pilots being credited with having shot down 24 x German enemy aircraft during the battle. It is estimated that approximately 124 x Belgian air-crew personnel, almost all of whom were either Pilots or cadet pilots, had reached the United Kingdom by August 1940. Not all of these men subsequently served during the actual \'Battle of Britain\', and records variously claim that between 28-30 Belgians flew operationally. Of those no less than 18 were killed in action during the Battle of Britain, or at some time later in the war. During the Battle of Britain, the Belgian pilots are credited with having shot down 24 x enemy aircraft. The Belgian air-crew were spread amongst several R.A.F. Squadrons during the Battle of Britain, and it was only in November 1941, that two separate all \'Belgian\' Squadrons were formed, viz 349 and 350 (Belgium) Squadrons. 349 Squadron served initially in West Africa, but 350 Squadron (Spitfires) remained in Britain, and the Squadron deployed providing fighter cover for the ill-fated Dieppe Raid (1942). 350 Squadron subsequently served continuously on fighter sweeps in the North West Europe theatre 1942-1945, including over the skies of Belgium, Holland and Germany By the close of the Second World War, it is estimated that 1200 Belgian nationals had served in the Royal Air Force. A rare and desirable \'Battle of Britain\' related medal to allied air-crew amongst \'The Few\', who subsequently served over the sky of Normandy during the D-Day Landings / Normandy Campaign of 1944 The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\', as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-1945. With large \'Crossed Sabres\' emblem, a \'\'Bronze Lion\' citation & clasp \'Bat D\'Angleterre\' Note: All Belgian nationals who served in the British Armed Forces, or with 'Free Belgian' armed forces in exile in the United Kingdom during the Second World War, were all eligible, post-war, for the award of the Belgium War Commemorative Medal 1940-1945 (La Medaille Commemorative de la Guerre 1940-1945) Note: The large 'Crossed Swords' emblem denote active service during the 'May 1940' campaign, while the battle & campaign clasps denotes the recipient as having been a Belgian aviator who served in England during the 'Battle of Britain', and who flew as aircrew with either a Belgian or British Squadron of the Royal Air Force The Belgian 'Bronze Lion' citation emblem denotes that the recipient had been awarded a 'Citation' at Squadron level Apart from Poland / Czechoslovakia and the nations of the British Empire the largest number of foreign pilots from North Europe that served with the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain - their pilots being credited with having shot down 24 x German enemy aircraft during the battle. It is estimated that 124 x Belgian air-crew personnel, all of whom were either Pilots or cadet pilots, had reached the United Kingdom by August 1940. Not all of them, served during the actual 'Battle of Britain', and records variously claim that between 28-30 Belgians flew operationally. Of those no less than 18 were killed in action during the Battle of Britain, or at some time later in the war During the Battle of Britain, the Belgian pilots are credited with having shot down 24 x enemy aircraft. The Belgian aircrew were spread amongst several R.A.F. Squadrons during the Battle of Britain, and it was only in November 1941, that two separate all 'Belgian' Squadrons were formed, viz 349 and 350 (Belgium) Squadrons. 349 Squadron served initially in West Africa, but 350 Squadron (Spitfires) remained in Britain, and the Squadron deployed providing fighter cover for the ill-fated Dieppe Raid (1942). 350 Squadron subsequently served continuously on fighter sweeps in the North West Europe theatre 1942-1945, including over the skies of Belgium, Netherlands & Germany By the close of the Second World War, it is estimated that 1200 Belgian nationals had served in the Royal Air Force. A rare and desirable 'Battle of Britain' related medal to allied aircrew amongst 'The Few' The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: GVF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre 1940-45) with 'Crossed Sabres' emblem, 5 x Chevrons emblem and variant clasp 'Flandre 1940' The 'Crossed-Swords' emblem was awarded to Belgians who had experienced active service in the Belgium 1940 Campaign, and later extended for the period 1940-1945 5 x Chevrons emblem denote that the recipient was a Prisoner of War for a period of 5 years - each chevron denoting 1 year of captivity as a POW The clasp 'Flandre 1940' is a variant spelling of the officially approved 'Flandres 1940', and awarded for active service during the 18 day campaign in Flanders during 1940 The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or epingle, as worn in the Belgian style. The variant clasp 'Flandre 1940' is scarce Condition: About EF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre 1940-45) with 'Gold (Gilt) Star' emblem on riband The emblem was uniquely awarded to all-ranks European and African who served with 'Force Publique', the Belgian colonial uniformed services in Congo and neighbouring African territories The extension of the award to 'Force Publique' and institution of the 'Gold Star' was authorised by Order of the Regent on 2 September 1946 Condition: About EF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre 1940-45) with 'Wound' cross & 'Crossed Sabres' emblems, and clasp 'Tcheco-Slovakie' The 'Crossed-Swords' emblem was awarded to Belgians who had experienced active service in the Belgium 1940 Campaign, and later extended for the period 1940-1945 Note: The 'Royal Decree' of 17 October 1952, instituted the award of a unique 'Elipse' (plaque) 'Tchecoslovaquie 1945' - one of only 4 x 'Elipses' instituted for wear on the Commemorative Medal 1940-1945 The elipse was earned by 17th Fusilier Battalion - an all 'Volunteer' unit that was raised at Peruwelz, Hainut province of Belgium on 15 January 1945. The unit was mostly comprised of volunteers from 'Liege', many of whom had prior military service in 1940, or as former members of the armed resistance groups The 17th Fusiliers were subsequently attached to V Army Corps, 1st United States Army, where it served with the 3rd Tank Destroyer Group. The 'Fusiliers' entered Germany on 11 March 1945 After fighting through the 'Rhur Pocket', V Corps, together with the Fusiliers were assigned to serve with General Patton's 3rd United States Army for the liberation of Czechoslovakia At the end of the 'War in Europe' 17th Fusiliers were serving at Plzen (Pilsen), Czhechoslovakia, by which time the battalion had travelled more then 2000 Kms and captured more than 11,000 Germans The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or epingle, as worn in the Belgian style. A scarce veteran's clasp Condition: About EF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre 1940-45) with 'Crossed Lightening Bolts' and gilt 'Crown' emblems, and 5 x campaign clasps 'Normandie' 'Belgique' 'Ardennes' 'Emden' & 'Oldenburg' This unique combination of clasps and emblems denote a medal awarded to a member of 5th Special Air Service - the 'All-Belgian' airborne battalion of the British Special Air Service Brigade. The 'Crossed Lightening Bolts' was awarded for reconnaissance, intelligence gathering and specified clandestine operations. The gilt crown denoting a 'Volunteer' Note: The clasp written 'Ardennes' was specifically awarded for fighting in the Ardennes during the May 1940 campaign - a separate clasp written 'Ardennes Belges' being instituted for the 'Battle of the Bulge' in 1944. Unsurprisingly many veterans used inter-alia either 'Ardennes' type clasps on their medals, not least as 5 SAS was actually awarded the battle honour 'Ardennes' in respect of their service there in 1944! 5 SAS were awarded the below following unit distinctions for their services 1941-1945; - Battle Honours: Normandy, Belgium, Ardennes, Emden, Oldenburg - Fourragere: In colours of the Belgian Order of Leopold - Fourragere: (French) in colours of the Croix De Guerre 1939 The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: About EF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre 1940-45) with 'Crossed Sabres' & 'Crossed Lightening Bolts' emblems, and clasp 'Camp D'Allemagne' The 'Crossed-Swords' emblem was awarded to Belgians who had experienced active service in the Belgium 1940 Campaign - the qualifying criteria later extended to include active service in the period 1940-1945 - while the 'Lightening Bolts' denote qualifying criteria in 'Intelligence & Reconnaissance' work. The clasp for 'Germany Campaign' was awarded to Belgian personnel who served in the campaign in Germany during 1945 Condition: About EF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre 1940-45) with 'Crossed Sabres' emblem and 5 x clasps 'Bat D'Angletere' 'Camp D'Allemagne' 'Dieppe' 'Ardennes Belges' & 'Camp De Hollande' Note: The crossed sabres emblem denote active service during the 'May 1940' campaign, while the battle & campaign clasps denotes the recipient as having been a Belgian aviator who served in England during the 'Battle of Britain', and who flew with . Apart from Poland / Czechosolvakia and the nations of the British Empire the largest number of foreign pilots from North Europe that served with the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain - their pilots being credited with having shot down 24 x German enemey aircraft during the battle. It is estimated that approximately 124 x Belgian air-crew personnel, almost all of whom were either Pilots or cadet pilots, had reached the United Kingdom by August 1940. Not all of these men subsequently served during the actual 'Battle of Britain', and records variously claim that between 28-30 Belgians flew operationally. Of those no less than 18 were killed in action during the Battle of Britain, or at some time later in the war. During the Battle of Britain, the Belgian pilots are credited with having shot down 24 x enemy aircraft. The Belgian air-crew were spread amongst several R.A.F. Squadrons during the Battle of Britain, and it was only in November 1941, that two separate all 'Belgian' Squadrons were formed, viz 349 and 350 (Belgium) Squadrons. 349 Squadron served initially in West Africa,but 350 Squadron (Spitfires) remained in Britain, and the Squadron deployed providing fighter cover for the ill-fated Dieppe Raid (1942). 350 Squadron subsequently served continuously on fighter sweeps in the North West Europe theatre 1942-1945, including over the skies of Belgium, Holland and Germany By the close of the Second World War, it is estimated that 1200 Belgian national had served in the Royal Air Force. A rare and desirable 'Battle of BritaIn' medal to allied air-crew amongst 'The Few', who subsequently served during the 'Dieppe Raid' and the skies over enemy occupied Europe through to May 1945 The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: GVF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre 1940-45) with 'Crown' & 'Crossed Anchors' emblems, and clasp 'Manche' The 'Crown' emblem was awarded to Belgians who had experienced active service in the Belgium 1940 Campaign - the qualifying criteria later extended to include active service in the period 1940-1945 - while the 'Crossed Anchors' denote qualifying service as a member of the Belgian naval forces, or as a Belgian foreign volunteer serving with the British Royal Navy The clasp for 'Manche' was awarded for Naval service in the 'English Channel' during 1944 Reverse of silk riband fitted with a reduced size two-pronged mounting pin or, 'epingle', as worn in the Belgian style Condition: About EF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre 1940-45) with 'Crown', 'Crossed Lightening Bolts' & 'Red Cross' emblems, and clasp Camp D'Allemagne' The 'Crown'emblem was awarded to denote those who were 'Volunteers'' the 'Lightening Bolts' denote qualifying criteria in 'Intelligence & Reconnaissance' work, while the 'Croix Rouge' indicates that the recipient had been 'Wounded-in-Action' The clasp for the 'Germany Campaign' was awarded to Belgian personnel who served in the campaign in Germany during 1945 Reverse of silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin or, 'epingle', as worn in the Belgian style Condition: About EF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre 1940-45) with 'Wound' cross & 'Crossed Sabres' emblems, and 2 x clasps 'Canal Albert' & 'Belgique' The 'Red Cross' or 'Croix Rouge' emblem denotes that the recipient was a soldier who had been 'Wounded-in-Action' The 'Crossed-Swords' emblem was awarded to Belgians who had experienced active service in the Belgium 1940 Campaign, and later extended for the period 1940-1945 Both clasps represent service in the May 1940 Belgium Campaign, during the German 'Blizkreig'. The recipient having been present at the 'Canal Albert' and in other actions during May 1940 Condition: About EF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre 1940-45) with 'Wound' cross & 'Crossed Sabres' emblems, and clasps 'Italie' & 'Yougoslavie' The clasps and emblems denote the award to a member of No 4 (Belgian) Troop, 10th Inter-Allied Commando - the only Belgian troops to serve in theatres Italy & Yugoslavia (as part of the British 2nd Special Service Brigade) The 'Crossed-Swords' emblem was awarded to Belgians who had experienced active service in the Belgium 1940 Campaign, and later extended for the period 1940-1945 The 'Croix Rouge' emblem denotes a soldier 'Wound-in-Action' The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or epingle, as worn in the Belgian style. Both clasps scarce, and only possible with this particular clasp combination to a Belgians who had served with the 'Special Forces' units of the Belgium Free Army, who were attached to the British Army 1940-1945 or otherwise serving as foreign volunteers in British units Condition: About EF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre 1940?45) with 'Crosed Sabres' emblem and 2 x clasps 'Canal De Wessen' 'La Gette' Note: The 'La Geste' battle was during the 1940 campaign in Belgium, while the clasp 'Canal De Wessen' was awarded for fighting there during the liberation of Belgium in 1944 The crossed sabres emblem denotes active service in the 1940 campaign The riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', in the Belgian fashion Condition: GVF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre 1940?45) with 'Crosed Sabres' emblem and 2 x clasps 'Manche' 'Italie' Note: The crossed sabres emblem denotes armed service in the 1940 campaign The clasps indicate 'Free Belgium' overseas service for 'English Channel' and in 'Italy' The riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin in the Belgian fashion Condition: GVF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre 1940?45) with 'Crosed Sabres' emblem and 3 x clasps 'Beauquesne' 'Nevele' 'Canal de Terneuzen' Note: The crossed sabres emblem denotes armed service in the 1940 campaign Condition: EF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre 1940?45) with 'Crosed Sabres' emblem and clasp 'Bataille D'Angletere' Note: The crossed sabres emblem denote active service during the 'May 1940' campaign, while the rare battle clasp denotes the recipient as having been a Belgian aviator who served in England during the 'Battle of Britain'. Apart from Poland / Czechosolvakia and the nations of the British Empire the largest number of foreign pilots from North Europe that served with the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain - their pilots being credited with having shot down 24 x German enemey aircraft during the battle. It is estimated that approximately 124 x Belgian air-crew personnel, almost all of whom were either Pilots or cadet pilots, had reached the United Kingdom by August 1940. Not all of these men subsequently served during the actual 'Battle of Britain', and records variously claim that between 28-30 Belgians flew operationally. Of those no less than 18 were killed in action during the Battle of Britain, or at some time later in the war. During the Battle of Britain, the Belgian pilots are credited with having shot down 24 x enemy aircraft. The Belgian air-crew were spread amongst several R.A.F. Squadrons during the Battle of Britain, and it was only in 1942, that two separate all 'Belgian' Squadrons were formed. By the close of the Second World War, it is estimated that 1200 Belgian national had served in the Royal Air Force. A rare and desirable 'Battle of BritaIn' medal to allied air-crew amongst 'The Few'. Condition: GVF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre 1940?45) with 'Crosed Sabres' emblem and clasp 'Dieppe' Note: The crossed sabres emblem denotes armed service in the 1940 campaign The riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin in the Belgian fashion A rare and selom found campaign clasp indicating a Belgian serviceman who served during the ill-fated 'Dieppe' raid Condition: EF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre 1940?45) with 'Crosed Sabres' emblem and clasp 'Emden' Note: The crossed sabres emblem denotes armed service in the 1940 campaign The riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin in the Belgian fashion The defence of the Belgian Fortress of 'Emden' is an iconic battle of the 1940 campaign Condition: GVF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre 1940?45) with 'Crosed Sabres' emblem and clasp 'Zelzate' Note: The crossed sabres emblem denotes armed service in the 1940 campaign The riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin in the Belgian fashion Condition: EF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre 1940?45) with 'Crosed Sabres' emblem and clasps 'Ronsele' Note: The crossed sabres emblem denotes armed service in the 1940 campaign The riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin in the Belgian fashion Condition: GVF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre 1940?45) with 'Crossed Sabres' emblem and 4 x clasps 'Flandre 1940' 'La Dendre 1940' 'Knesselare' 'Zwinjndrecht' Note: The crossed sabres emblem denotes armed service in the 1940 campaign Condition: GVF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre 1940?45) with 'Crossed Sabres' emblem, 2 x distinguished campaign 'Ellipses' for 'Ardennes 1944-45' & 'Allemagne 1944-1945' and clasp 'Oldenburg' The 'Crossed-Swords' emblem was originally awarded to Belgian personnel who had experienced active service in the 'Belgium Campaign 1940. The criteria was later extended by decree to include active service in the period 1940-1945 The unique distinguished campaign plaques or 'Ellipses' were only awarded to combat units that had been cited for gallantry and distinguished services with the award of a Citation published by Order of the Army. In total only 5 x different 'Ellipses' were instituted, all for campaigns fought between 1944-1945, these included, 'France' (1944), 'Allemagne' (Germany 1944-45), Pay-Bas (Netherlands 1944-45), Ardennes (Battle of the Bulge, 1944-45) and 'Tchecoslovaqie' (Czechoslovakia, 1945) The clasp 'Oldenburg' was one of only two clasps awarded for specific battles fought on German soil - the other was Emden. Only Belgian 'Special Forces' personnel serving with the all-Belgian 5th Special Air Service (S.A.S.) qualified for this particular combination of clasp & ellipses. For their services in North West Europe 1944-1945, 5th Special Air Service, were as a unit decorated with the 'Fourrageres' of the Order of Leopold I, and the French 'Croix de Guerre' Condition: About EF Price: 110.00 GBP

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre 1940?45) with 'Crown' & 'Crossed Sabres' emblems, and clasp 'Italie' The 'Crown' emblem was awarded to denote those who were 'Volunteers', while the 'Crossed-Swords' emblem was awarded to Belgians who had experienced active service in the Belgium 1940 Campaign - the qualifying criteria later extended to include all active service in the period 1914-1945 The clasp for 'Italy' was only awarded to Belgian members of No 4 (Belgian) Troop, 10th Inter-Allied Commando - the only all-Belgian unit to serve in theatre 'Italy' (as part of the British 2nd Special Service Brigade), or to other Belgian foreign-volunteers who served in units and services of the British Army in campaign theatre 'Italy' Scarce campaign clasp Condition: About EF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre 1940?45) with 'Lightening Bolts' emblem and 3 x clasps 'Ardennes Belges' 'Campagne de Hollande' 'Winterbeek' Note: The 'Lightning Bolts' emblem denotes 'Intelligence' service Condition: GVF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre 1940?45) with 'Lightening Bolts' emblem and 3 x clasps 'Vinkt' 'Canal Albert' 'Escaut' Note: The 'Lightning Bolts' emblem denotes 'Intelligence' service Condition: GVF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre 1940?45, or De Herinneringsmedaille van de Oorlog 1940?1945) with 'Crosed Sabres' emblem and 2 x clasps 'Frontiere' 'Selzaete' Note: The crossed sabres emblem denotes armed service in the 1940 campaign Condition: GVF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Guerre 1940?45, or De Herinneringsmedaille van de Oorlog 1940?1945) with 2 X 'Crosed Sabres' emblems Note: The crossed sabres emblem denote armed service in the 1940 campaign Important: Sold together with an original named award document / brevet for the medal dated Brussels 3 October 1956, awarded posthumously to Charles-Louis Vogelaere, a member of the Belgian Resistance. The award certificate specifically showing the recipients posthumous entititlement to two 'Crossed Sabres' emblems Condition: EF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (Medaille Commemorative de la Guerre 1940-45) with large gilt \'Crossed Sabres\' emblem and clasp \'Dieppe\' The \'Crossed-Swords\' emblem was awarded to Belgians who had experienced active service in the Belgium 1940 Campaign, and was later extended to all those who had served under fire at any time during the period 1940-1945 The battle clasp shows that the recipient later served during the daring - if ill-fated - Canadian led \'Dieppe Raid\', that was carried out on 19 August 1942 Many \'Free Belgians\' patriots in exile served in the the United Kingdom during the Second World War, either as members of the Belgian armed forces (mosly army units for example \'Brigade Piron\', or in Commando / SAS units) or as airmen and sailors serving with or attached to the British Royal Air Force, or Royal Navy By the close of the Second World War it is estimated that as many as 1900 Belgians had served in the Royal Air Force In October 1940, Lieutenant Victor Billet, a Belgian Naval Officer, was officer commanding the dedicated Belgian naval force within the Royal Navy, viz Royal Navy Section Belge (RNSB). Men and ships of RNSB were present at the Dieppe Raid on 19 August 1942, where their founding officer, was lost, having been posted as Missing-in-Action. It is estimated that as many as 1200 Belgians served in RNSB during the Second World War The silk medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\', as-worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: About EF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (Medaille Commemorative de la Guerre 1940-45) with large \'Crossed Sabres\' emblem The 'Crossed-Swords' emblem was awarded to Belgians who had experienced active service in the Belgium 1940 Campaign, and later extended to all those who had served under fire at any time during the period 1940-1945 The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or epingle, as worn in the Belgian style. Condition: About EF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (Medaille Commemorative de la Guerre 1940-45) with reduced size \'Crossed Sabres\' emblem, and 3 x clasps \'Bat de Belgique 1940\', \'Bat D\'Angleterre\' & \'Dieppe\' The \'Crossed-Swords\' emblem was awarded to Belgians who had experienced active service in the Belgium 1940 Campaign, and was later extended to all those who had served under fire at any time during the period 1940-1945 The battle & campaign clasps denotes that recipient first saw combat in Belgium during the 1940 \'Blitzkrieg Campaign\', and then served as a \'Free Belgian\' aviator / pilot / aircrew in England during the \'Battle of Britain\', and who flew as aircrew with either a Belgian or British Squadron of the Royal Air Force during the daring - if ill-fated - Canadian \'Dieppe Raid\', on 19 August 1942 Apart from those allied air-crew from Poland / Czechoslovakia the largest number of foreign pilots from \'North Europe\' that served with the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain were those from Belgium. Belgian pilots being credited with having shot down 24 x German enemy aircraft during the course of the battle It is estimated that approximately 124 x Belgian air-crew personnel, almost all of whom were either Pilots or cadet pilots, had reached the United Kingdom by August 1940. Not all of these men subsequently served during the actual \'Battle of Britain\', and records variously claim that between 28-30 Belgians flew operationally. Of those no less than 18 were killed in action during the Battle of Britain, or at some time later in the war. During the Battle of Britain, the Belgian pilots are credited with having shot down 24 x enemy aircraft. The Belgian air-crew were spread amongst several R.A.F. Squadrons during the Battle of Britain, and it was only in November 1941, that two separate all \'Belgian\' Squadrons were formed, viz 349 and 350 (Belgium) Squadrons. 349 Squadron served initially in West Africa,but 350 Squadron (Spitfires) remained in Britain, and the Squadron deployed providing fighter cover for the daring, if ill-fated, Dieppe Raid (1942). 350 Squadron subsequently served continuously on fighter sweeps in the North West Europe theatre 1942-1945, including over the skies of Belgium, Holland and Germany By the close of the Second World War, it is estimated that 1200 Belgian nationals had served in the Royal Air Force. A rare unattributed and desirable \'Battle of Britain\' related medal to allied air-crew who served amongst \'The Few\', and who was later present at the \'Dieppe Raid\' operations of 19 August 1942 The silk medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\', as-worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: About EF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (Medaille Commemorative de la Guerre 1940-45). With \'Crossed-Sabres\' emblem with attributed named award document (Albert Timmermans) Condition: About EF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (Medaille Commemorative de la Guerre 1940-45) with 3 x emblems \'Crossed Lightening Bolts\' \'Crossed Sabres\' & elipse \'Pay Bas 1944-45\', together with campaign clasps \'Italie\' \'Yougoslavie\' and \'Walcheren\ This combination of clasps and emblems denote a medal awarded to a member of No 4 (Belgian) Troop, 10th Inter-Allied Commando - the only Belgian troops (Special Forces) to serve in theatres Italy & Yugoslavia (as part of the British 2nd Special Service Brigade), and subsequently serve in the famous \'Commando\' battle of Walcheren in 1944, and the final \'Clearing-Out\' campaigns in the Netherlands (Pay Bas). In the immediate post-war era the unit deployed to Northern Germany where it was employed in the hunt and arrest of Nazi diehards and war criminals The \'Crossed Lightening Bolts\' was awarded for reconnaissance, intelligence gathering and specified clandestine operations. The \'Crossed-Swords\' emblem was awarded to Belgians who had experienced active service in the Belgium 1940 Campaign, and later extended for the period 1940-1945; The \'elipse\' marked \'Pay Bas 1944-1945\' was for distinguished unit service in the Low Countries / Netherlands A rare combination of clasps and emblems, and only possible with this particular clasp combination to a Belgian who had served with the \'Special Forces\' units of the Belgium Free Army, who were attached to the British Army 1940-1945 or otherwise serving as foreign volunteers in British sponsored \'Special Forces\' units The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\', as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: About EF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (Medaille Commemorative de la Guerre 1940-45) with large size \'Crossed Sabres\' emblem The \'Crossed-Swords\' emblem was awarded to Belgians who had experienced active service in the Belgium 1940 Campaign, and was later extended to all those who had served under fire at any time during the period 1940-1945 The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\', as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: About EF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (Medaille Commemorative de la Guerre 1940-45) with largesize \'Crossed Sabres\' emblem The \'Crossed-Swords\' emblem was awarded to Belgians who had experienced active service in the Belgium 1940 Campaign, and was later extended to all those who had served under fire at any time during the period 1940-1945 The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\', as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45 (Medaille Commemorative de la Guerre 1940-45) with medium size \'Crossed Sabres\' emblem The \'Crossed-Swords\' emblem was awarded to Belgians who had experienced active service in the Belgium 1940 Campaign, and was later extended to all those who had served under fire at any time during the period 1940-1945 Condition: EF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45. With 2 x clasps 'Belgique' 'Bat.D'Angleterre' The clasps represent fighting in Belgium in 1940, and participation in the 'Battle of Britain' as a member of the Free Belgian Air Force in exile - this latter rare on the market Condition: EF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45. With clasp 'Bat De Belgique 1940', 'Crosed Sabres' emblem & 'Gilt Crown' emblem The combination of clasps and emblems represent a veteran of the 'Battle of Belgium' campaign 1940 The 'crossed sabres' eblem denote active service during in the campaign of 1940 The gilt crown emblem, signifies that the veteran was a 'Volunteer', and not a conscript, or pre-war regular Condition: EF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45. With clasp 'Liege 1940', & 'Crossed Sabres' emblem This combination of clasp and emblem represent the award to a veteran of the 18 day 'Blitzkrieg' Belgium campaign 1940, who served at the 'Defence of Liege' The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: About EF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45. With clasp 'Namur 1940', & 'Crossed Sabres' emblem This combination of clasp and emblem represent the award to a veteran of the 18 day 'Blitzkrieg' Belgium campaign 1940, who served at the 'Battle of Namur' The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the traditional Belgian style Condition: About EF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45. With clasp 'Oldenburg' The medal clasp was issued to comemorate the capture of Oldenburg in 1945, a German city located in lower Saxony Condition: About EF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45. With clasps 'Ardennes' & 'Bat De Belgique 1940', and the riband fitted with a 'Crown' emblem The combination of clasps and emblems represent a veteran of the 'Belgium Campaign' of 1940 The 'Crown' emblem denote that the recipient was a 'Volunteer' Condition: EF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45. With enamelled red cross emblem (denoting wounded-in-action), crossed sabres emblem, plus clasp 'Batille De Belgique 1940' Condition: GVF

Belgium: War Commemorative Medal 1940-45. With silver 'crossed anchors' (Navy) emblem plus 3 clasps 'Atlantique Nord' 'Normandie' and 'Walcheren' Condition: EF

Belgium: War Cross 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-18). The silk riband fitted with 2 x emblems; A black silvered enamel bar (this denoting a posthumous 'Memorial' award) and a bronze 'Palm' with 'A' cypher, the latter denoting the award of a 'Mentions in The palm each bearing the correct King Albert I cypher for Great War awards Condition: GVF

Belgium: War Cross 1940-1945 (Croix De Guerre 1940-1945). Reverse with Leopold III cypher. The riband with 1 x bronze Palm with cypher 'L' denoting 'Mentions in Despatches' The Palm is the correct issue denoting reign of King Leopold III, and as worn on Second World War awards Condition: GVF

Belgium: War Cross 1940-1945 (Croix de Guerre 1940-1945/ Ooorlogskruis 1940-1945). With 1 x citation emblem 'Bronze Lion' Reverse of the decoration with monogram of King Leopold III. The 'Bronze Lion' denotes that the recipient was awarded a 'Citation' (Mention-in-Despatches) in Orders-of-the-day at Regiment level The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' for wear and as-worn in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: War Cross 1954 (Croix De Guerre / Oorlogskruis 1954). With 'Gold' (gilt) 'Palm' citation emblem This type instituted on 3 April 1954 The award of the Gold (gilt) 'Palm' emblem is worn in place of 5 x Silver 'Palmes' The riband fitted with a two-pronged mountin pin , or 'epingle', as worn in the Belgian style Condition: EF

Belgium: War Cross 1954 (Croix De Guerre / Oorlogskruis 1954). With 'Palm' citation emblem This type instituted on 3 April 1954 The award of the 'Palm' emblem indicates the award of a 'Citation' (Mention) at Army level Condition: EF

Belgium: War Cross Avec Palm (Croix de Guerre / Oorlogskruis 1914-1918). With gilt 'A' Palm emblem The palm (for award of a Mention-inDespatches) and reverse of medal with letter 'A' denoting awards during the reign of King Albert I Condition: EF

Belgium: War Medal 1870-71 Condition: GVF

Belgium: War Medal 1940-1945. This with 'Crown' emblem on riband Condition: GVF

Belgium: War Medal 1940-1945. This with large size crossed 'Swords' and 'Thunderbolts' emblems on riband The riband additionally fitted with customary Belgian twin pronged mounting pin for wear Condition: GVF

Belgium: War Widows Association 50th Anniversary Medal 1967 Condition: GVF

Belgium: Yser Cross 1914 (Croix de l'Yser / IJzerkruis 1914) Bronze and enamel Note: The Yser Cross was was instituted by royal decrees in 1934 to ?replace? the earlier Yser medal that had been instituted in 1918. In practise very few veterans opted for exchange, and consequently the Yser Cross remains a comparatively scarce campaign medal Condition: GVF

Belgium: Yser Cross 1914 (Croix De L'Yser) Originally instituted as a medal (Royal Decree 18 October 1918), the medal was upgraded to a 'Cross' by Royal Decree of 5 February 1934. In practise many surviving veterans opted not to obtain the costlier 'Crosses' and consequently Yser Crosses are much scarcer on the market than the corresponding earlier issued medals A choice example Condition: About EF

Belgium: Yser Cross 1914 (Croix de l'Yser; IJzerkruis 1914) Bronze and enamel Note: The Yser Cross was was instituted by royal decrees in 1934 to ?replace? the earlier Yser medal that had been instituted in 1918. In practise very few veterans opted for exchange, and consequently the Yser Cross remains a comparatively scarce campaign medal Condition: GVF

Belgium: Yser Cross 1914 (Croix De L\'Yser 1914 avec Fourragere). The riband fitted with a \'Fourragere\' in the colours of the Order of Leopold The \'Fourragere\' in the colours of the Order of the Leopold was instituted by the Royal Decree of 26 October 1918. The award denoted a unit that had cited for commendation several times in Army Orders during the Great war Originally instituted as a medal (Royal Decree 18 October 1918), the medal was upgraded to a \'Cross\' by Royal Decree of 5 February 1934. In practise many surviving veterans opted not to obtain the costlier \'Crosses\' and consequently Yser Crosses are much scarcer on the market than the corresponding earlier issued medals An especially attractive example with superb simulated green \'patination\', a distinctive design feature of the Yser Cross The medal riband fitted with a traditional mounting rod or \'Boule\', as worn in the Belgian style Scarce found in this condition with \'Fourragere\' Condition: About EF

Belgium: Yser Cross 1914 (Croix De L\'Yser 1914 avec Fourragere). The riband fitted with a \'Fourragere\' in the colours of the Order of Leopold The 'Fourragere' in the colours of the Order of the Leopold was instituted by the Royal Decree of 26 October 1918. The award denoted a unit that had cited for commendation several times in Army Orders during the Great war Originally instituted as a medal (Royal Decree 18 October 1918), the medal was upgraded to a 'Cross' by Royal Decree of 5 February 1934. In practise many surviving veterans opted not to obtain the costlier 'Crosses' and consequently Yser Crosses are much scarcer on the market than the corresponding earlier issued medals The medal riband fitted with a traditional mounting rod or 'Boule', as worn in the Belgian style Scarce found in this condition with 'Fourragere' Condition: About EF

Belgium: Yser Cross 1914 (Croix De L\'Yser) The cross retaining a good long length of silk moire riband Originally instituted as a medal (Royal Decree 18 October 1918), the medal was upgraded to a \'Cross\' by Royal Decree of 5 February 1934. In practise many surviving veterans opted not to obtain the costlier \'Crosses\' and consequently Yser Crosses are much scarcer on the market than the corresponding earlier issued medals A choice example, with superb simulated matt patination Condition: About EF

Belgium: Yser Medal 1914 Instituted as a medal by Royal Decree 18 October 1918 Condition: GVF

Belgium: Yser Medal 1914 (M?daille de l'Yser / Medaille van de IJzer) This bronze and enamel campaign medal was instituted on 18 October 1918, as an award for those Belgian and qualifying allied personnel who served in, or in close support of the Belgian Army that fought along the Yser river in the period between 17-31 October 1914. In the Belgian order of precedence this campaign medal was worn immediately after the Croix De Guerre Condition: GVF

Belgium: Yser Medal 1914 (M?daille de l'Yser / Medaille van de IJzer) A bronze and enamlled Great War medal awarded to those Belgian Combatants who served under fire on and along the Yser River (Ijzer River) between 17-31 October 1914 For Great War veterans this medal ranks in precedence immediately after the Croix De Guerre Condition: GVF

Belgium: Yser Medal 1914 (M?daille de l'Yser / Medaille van de IJzer) This bronze and enamel campaign medal was instituted on 18 October 1918, as an award for those Belgian and qualifying allied personnel who served in, or in close support of the Belgian Army that fought along the Yser river in the period between 17-31 October 1914. In the Belgian order of precedence this campaign medal was worn immediately after the Croix De Guerre Condition: GVF

Belgium: Yser Medal 1914 (M?daille de l'Yser; IJzermedaille 1914) Bronze and enamel Note: Instituted in October 1918 Condition: GVF

Belgium: Yser Medal 1914 (Medaille De L'Yser 1914 avec Barrrette en email Noir) Instituted in 1920, the 40mm x 4mm wide silver & black enamelled 'Next of Kin' clasp denotes that the soldier who was awarded the medal was either 'Killed-in-Action' or 'Died' during the Great War Originally instituted as a medal (Royal Decree 18 October 1918), the medal was upgraded to a 'Cross' by Royal Decree of 5 February 1934. In practise many surviving veterans opted not to obtain the costlier 'Crosses' and consequently Yser Crosses are much scarcer on the market than the corresponding earlier issued medals A choice example Condition: About EF

Belgium: Yser Medal 1914 (Medaille de l\'Yser / Medaille van de IJzer) This bronze and enamel campaign medal was instituted on 18 October 1918, as an award for those Belgian and qualifying allied personnel who served in, or in close support of the Belgian Army that fought along the Yser river in the period between 17-31 October 1914. In the Belgian order of precedence of the inter-bellum era this campaign medal was worn immediately after the Croix De Guerre 1914-18 The silk medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the Belgian style This example with superb simulated copper patination Condition: About EF

Belgium: Yser Medal 1914 (Medaille de l\'Yser / Medaille van de IJzer) Belgium: Yser Medal 1914 (Medaille de l\'Yser / Medaille van de IJzer) This bronze and enamel campaign medal was instituted on 18 October 1918, as an award for those Belgian and qualifying allied personnel who served in, or in close support of the Belgian Army that fought along the Yser river in the period between 17-31 October 1914. In the Belgian order of precedence of the inter-bellum era this campaign medal was worn immediately after the Croix De Guerre 1914-18 Condition: GVF

Belgium: Yser Medal 1914 (Medaille de l\'Yser / Medaille van de IJzer) This bronze and enamel campaign medal was instituted on 18 October 1918, as an award for those Belgian and qualifying allied personnel who served in, or in close support of the Belgian Army that fought along the Yser river in the period between 17-31 October 1914. In the Belgian order of precedence of the inter-bellum era this campaign medal was worn immediately after the Croix De Guerre 1914-18 Condition: VF

Belgium: Yser Medal 1914 (Medaille de l\'Yser / Medaille van de IJzer) This bronze and enamel campaign medal was instituted on 18 October 1918, as an award for those Belgian and qualifying allied personnel who served in, or in close support of the Belgian Army that fought along the Yser river in the period between 17-31 October 1914. In the Belgian order of precedence of the inter-bellum era this campaign medal was worn immediately after the Croix De Guerre 1914-18 Condition: VF

Belgium: Yser Medal 1914 (Medaille de l\'Yser / Medaille van de I\'Jzer) The medal retaining a good long length of original silk moire riband This bronze and enamel campaign medal was instituted on 18 October 1918, as an award for those Belgian and qualifying allied personnel who served in, or in close support of the Belgian Army that fought along the Yser river in the period between 17-31 October 1914. In the Belgian order of precedence of the inter-bellum era this campaign medal was worn immediately after the Croix De Guerre 1914-18 Condition: VF

Belgium: \'Gilt\' Crown emblem mounted on Commemorative Medal 1914-1918 riband Condition: GVF

Belgium: \'Gold\' (gilt) Medal of the Order of the Crown (Medaille d\'Or de l\'Ordre de la Couronne). Pre 1952 \'Uni-lingual\' French language legend A pre 1952 'Uni-lingual' language issue Condition: EF

Bengal Presidency Rifle Association. Shooting Badge: Army versus Volunteers, Meerut, India, 1900 Obverse: Engraved B.P.R.A. Army v Volunteers Meerut 1900 Reverse: Plain and retaining the original silver hinged pin and clasp fittings The badge with Victorian English silver hall-marks on the obverse beneath the engraved inscription Condition: VF

Bengal Rifle Presidency Rifle Association: Champion Shot A most handsome massive award Metal: Silver (not hallmarked) Width: Approx 67mm Height: Approx 88mm (Including lower riband suspension bar) Weight: Approx 63g (Including riband and suspension) Riband: Navy blue 40mm Suspension: With integral top silver riband bar. Reverse of integral top bar fitted with a 72mm silver mounting pin Weight: (Including riband) Condition: EF

Bengal Sappers 1803-2003 (edited by G. Cooper and D. Alexander, Institute of Royal Engineers, 2003). 366pp Hardback Comprising records from various published and primary sources, including personal memoirs. The text spans diverse topics including campaign and war service over 200 years, 'Shikar, travel and cantonment life in Roorkee. With photographs, index & dust jacket The only single source 'abridged' history covering the history of the 'Bengal Sappers' from the period of the East India Company through to recent services ending in 2003 by the descendent unit of the Indian Army Condition: Excellent

Bijawar State: Silver Medal Obverse: Bust of Maharaja, and surrounded by legend in English 'Sawai Maharaja Sir Sawant Singh Saheb Bahadur K.C.I.E. Reverse: State coat of arms surmounted by 'Bijawar State' Medal fitted with ring suspender No riband Condition: Edge knocks and bruising otherwise VF

Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment). Second World War issue cloth shoulder badge A scarce item of regimental insignia Important: We can assert that the colour of this rare cloth badge is of course the dark government tartan (green and black) for this regiment - the illustration may appear as lighter colour only because we use a black background in our images and hence the badge perforce has had to be 'brightened' Condition: Very Good

Black Watch (Royal Highlanders): 5th (Perthshire Highland) Volunteer Battalion Black Watch white metal plaid brooch badge as worn circa 1887-1908 The insignia if die-stamped white metal, the lavishly detailed \'Thistle\' wreath enclosing a circle with Gaelic motto \'DIA AGUS AR DUTHAICH\'. With rampant lion on torse to voided centre The badge complete and retaining its long hinged stout pin with clasp fittings, as issued Note: The Breadalbane Rifle Volunteers became the 5th Volunteer Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) in 1887 by GO 181 Condition: GVF

Black Watch (Royal Highlanders): Officers King\'s Crown silver plated and gilt glengarry badge circa 1902-1937 A private purchase, multi-part, Officer\'s glengarry badge, with King\'s Crown and full \'longer\' regimental scrolls as worn 1902-1937 (in 1937 the regimental scrolls were no longer worn on the Officer\'s badges) As worn from end of the South African War through the Great War and into Palestine 1936 Reverse of the badge retaining its with silvered loop fittings An attractive quality item of insignia retaining good crisp gilt finish and bright silver plated \'St. Andrew\' with saltire in centre Condition: About EF

Black Watch (Royal Highlanders): Officer\'s Plaid Brooch. White metal. Circa 1881-1919 Metal: White metal Weight: 146g Dimensions: 104mm The rim of the plaid brooch with exquisite fine hand-crafted engraved design detail. Superb The reverse of the plaid brooch, with four screw posts and fittings, complete with its original long hinged stout pin and clasp, all \'as issued\' A magnificent and impressive example of an Officers plaid brooch worn in the period circa 1881-1919, by an Officer of Scotland\'s seniormost Highland Regiment, the Black Watch, a.k.a. \'The Red Hackles\' Condition: Toned EF

Black Watch. Kings Crown white metal glengarry cap badge As worn during the World Wars and Korean War The badge retaining both of the original copper lugs East and West on reverse of badge Condition: GVF

Boer War campaign pair to 'Head of Intellgence', Lourenco Marques (Delagoa Bay) Portuguese East Africa, when Winston Churchill & later Aylmer Haldane made their escapes from Pretoria: Major Henry Pottinger Young, Indian Staff Corps late Poona Horse - QSA Medal. Silver issue with 3 x clasps 'CC' 'OFS' 'TR' (Major H.P. Young, Staff) - KSA Medal. With both of the usual dated 'South Africa' clasps (Major H.P. Young, I.S.C.) Important: Both medals and all clasps confirmed as entitled/issued per the respective campaign medals rolls (Ref WO 100/301 for the QSA and WO 100/369 for the KSA). The QSA medal roll is heavily notated, including remarks that Major Young was "Employed as Head of Intelligence Delagoa Bay, Decr 1899 to April 1900..." As Major Young was head of intelligence in Portuguese East Africa in the period that Winston Churchill and Aylmer Haldane made their successful escapes - by rail - from Pretoria, we opine it is highly likely that Major Young would have met and had a debriefing with the escapers as a matter of routine - not least as Young's main task in Portuguese East Africa was to monitor and disrupt the flow of foreign munitions being landed at Delagoa Bay and then railed through to the Northern Transvaal Important: Henry Pottinger Young was a former long serving officer of the Poona Horse, Indian Army, who after the South African War migrated to Albany, King River, Western Australia, and became a prolific writer / author (he wrote at least three books). Below following is the obituary on the recipient that appeared in the Albany Advertiser, Western Australia on 13 th August 1929; Quote, LATE MAJOR YOUNG The attendance at the funeral of the late Major Henry Pottinger Young, of Millbrook Road, King River, last Thursday, was fully representative of the town and country side. The graveside service in the Church of England Cemetery was conducted by the Rector of St. John's Church (Rev. E. Arundell). The pallbearers were Hon. S. J Haynes, Messrs. R. J. B. Miller, R. Playne, W. H. Humphrey, Lange,and Hicks. The chief mourners were the widow, son, and nieces of the deceased officer. Many beautiful floral tributes were received, including those from King River settlers, "Strathmore," Mr. and Mrs. Glaze brook and family, Mrs. Lange, Mrs. Fell, Miss Hole, Mr. and Mrs. James, Mr. and Mrs. Halliday, Mr. and Mrs. Hicks, Mr. and Mrs. Gableish, Mr. and Mrs. Wheatley, Mr. and Mrs. Carter, Gladys and George Greatrex, Mrs. Holroyd, Norah and Peggy, Mrs Shanhun, Mrs. Oldham, Mrs. Gray, the Family. Mr. H. C. Prior conducted the mortuary arrangements. On Sunday last the Rev. E. Arundell conducted a memorial service at King River. This, was largely attended. Distinguished Career. The late Major Young served with the Imperial forces, and was attached later to the Poona Horse and Bombay Cavalry. He rendered distinguished service in the Afghan and South African wars, being wounded several times. On one occasion his horse was shot under him. He was thanked in despatches by Lord Methuen for a most courageous attempt to blow up a bridge and train. From 1899 to 1900 he was head of the Intelligence Service at Lourenco Marques, Portuguese East Africa, and was thanked by the authorities for good work there. Major Young came of a soldiering family. His great grandfather was Sir A. Young, of the Light Dragoons, and his grandfather. General Sir Aretas Young (13th Light Dragoon Guards) served in the Peninsula war and at Waterloo. His father. Major Charles Colville Young, C.B., Royal Horse Artillery, served at the battles of the Sikh war and in the Chinese Boxer rebellion. He became Military Secretary to Sir H. Pottinger, Governor of Madras. General Lord Heathfield, of Gibraltar fame, was an ancestor. Unquote. The same newspaper archive has numerous (i.e., many) articles and letters contributed by Major Young Note: We can find no other references to him being wounded in action or MID. We also have seen no evidence to suggest that he was ever awarded an Afghan War Medal, as during that conflict he was serving with the Transport Train, Scinde Reserve Division, Southern Afghanistan Field Force, and was reportedly not entitled to an Afghanistan medal (the IA lists make no reference to any such medal) Provenance: Sotheby's 4 March 1982 Sold together with hard-copies of some copied research, and biographical entry page from 'Wellington College Registers' Condition: GVF

Boer War Tribute Medal: Sunderland. Bronze Struck in copper and as awarded to Sunderland men who served in the 15th Imperial Yeomanry and 3rd Volunteer Battalion Durham Light Infantry Obverse: A group of soldiers with a mounted trooper and infantryman, between which is a Gatling gun, and the inscription ?Commemoration Medal 1901, 15th I.Y. - 3rd V.B., D.L.I.?. Reverse: The reverse has the arms of Sunderland and further inscription ?Sunderland Volunteer Service in the Boer War? Un-named as issued Condition: GVF

Bombay Great War Tribute Medal: Bronze issue Obverse:Britannia standing right, holding a sword in one hand and directing a tiger with the other Reverse: ?In Commemoration of the Signing of the Armistice, War 1914-18, Presented by the Citizens of Bombay, 23rd Nov. 1918, to the troops of the Defended Port? Un-named as issued The bronze medal awarded to personnel who had served in defence of the Port of Bombay during the Great War. The port defenders were principally drawn from Coastal Artillery units of the Royal Garrison Artillery (vis Nos 52, 77, 79 & 85 Coy's) and locally mobilized volunteers (specifically Bombay Volunteer Artillery - qualifying for the award of the British War Medal silver issue) and support personnel. The port defences located on the fortified islands guarding the ocean approaches to the port of Bombay included; 6 x 7.5 inch guns; 6 x 6 inch guns & 2 x 12 pounders This example in unusually good condition for a medal mostly found in well worn condition Condition: VF

Bombay Presidency (British India): Governor\'s Recruiting Medal 1914-1918. Silver Metal: Silver Dimension: 41mm Weight: 36g Obverse: Figure of Britannia with drawn sword pointing, with behind a prowling Tiger, and in background an Indian pastoral scene with palm trees, buildings and hills Reverse: In the background a spray of leaves with wordon on top \'For Good Recruiting Work\' this surrounded by the legend \"Presented by Order of H.E. Lord Willingdon\" The medal was awarded exclusively within the Bombay Presidency of British India for good recruiting work during the Great War 1914-1918. In the period 1913-1918, His Excellency Lord Willingdon was the Governor of Bombay. In the period 1931-1936 he was the Viceroy of India A rare seen Great War \'India / Bombay Presidency\' issue medal in choice condition Condition: About EF

Bombay Presidency Rifle Association. Silver Best Shot Medal (post 1875) An award post 1876 Metal: Silver (not hallmarked) Dimension: Approx 39mm Weight: 35g (Including riband) Obverse: Portrait of Young Head Victoria, with around the legend'Victoria Queen of Great Britain and Empress of India Reverse: Laurel wreath with around the legend 'Bombay Presidency Rifle Association. Estabd 1871 Condition: About EF

Bombay Presidency Rifle Association. Silver Best Shot Medal (Won By Cr. Serg't B. F. Wye. 1897-98)

Bombay Presidency Rifle Association. Silver Best Shot Medal (Won By Cr. Serg't B. F. Wye. 1897-98) Metal: Silver (not hallmarked) Dimension: Approx 39mm Weight: 35g (Including riband) Obverse: Portrait of Young Head Victoria, with around the legend'Victoria Queen of Great Britain and Empress of India Reverse: Laurel wreath with around the legend 'Bombay Presidency Rifle Association. Estabd 1871 Colour Sergeant Frank C. Bwye, was a prolific 'Best Shot' of the Indian Volunteers in the late Victorian era, winning numerous competitions and medals over a number of years, including the prestigous Viceroys 'Best Shot' medals. He is recorded as being the 'Best Shot in India' in 1898-1899. The below following article was published in the Volunteer Service Gazette and Military Despatch issue of 20 January 1899, in a report pertaining to the Bengal Presidency Rifle Association Annual Meeting; Quote, Sergt, Bwye, of the Bombay Baroda and Central India Railway Volunteers, wins the championship with quite extraordinary shooting. Firing in every sort of weather at all distances, from 200 to 900 yards, a total of 70 shots, he had made 333 points out of a possible 350. He is 12 points ahead of everybody else, and is undoubtedly the best shot in India at the present moment. Unquote. Important: Colour Sergeant Bwye, 2nd Battalion Bombay Baroda & Central India Railway Volunteers, was awarded the 1911 Coronation Medal (ref WO 100/101) when present at the Coronation of King George V, as a member of the Indian Volunteers Contingent Frank Clifford Bwye, was a native of Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, where he was born in 1862. By the 1880's he is recorded as living and working in British India. In the period 1887-1891, he was resident at Ajmer, Rajputana, where he was employed as an Assistant Foreman with the Rajputana Malwa Railway (it was at Ajmer in 1895 that the very first railway locomotive was built in India). While resident in Ajmer, Frank and his wife Leila Mabel Bwye, had several daughters born to them, including Kate (1887), Nell (1888) and Nora (died 1891). A son, Mark Bwye, born circa 1900, later became an Officer of the British Indian Army Frank Clifford Bwye is recorded as having died at Ootacamund, India, on 11 November 1939. At the time of his death from 'Cardiac Failure' he was 77 years of age, and described as a Retired District Loco Officer Condition: About EF

Bombay: Great War Tribute Medal 1914-1918. Bronze issue A large and impressive British India Great War 'Tribute Medal' Dimension: Approx 41mm Obverse:Britannia standing right, holding a sword in one hand and directing a tiger with the other Reverse: ?In Commemoration of the Signing of the Armistice, War 1914-18, Presented by the Citizens of Bombay, 23rd Nov. 1918, to the troops of the Defended Port? The bronze medal awarded to personnel who had served in defence of the Port of Bombay during the Great War. The port defenders were principally drawn from Coastal Artillery units of the Royal Garrison Artillery (vis Nos 52, 77, 79 & 85 Coy's) and locally mobilized volunteers (specifically Bombay Volunteer Artillery - qualifying for the award of the British War Medal silver issue) and support personnel. The port defences located on the fortified islands guarding the ocean approaches to the port of Bombay included; 6 x 7.5 inch guns; 6 x 6 inch guns & 2 x 12 pounders Condition: About VF

Borough of Portsmouth: Naval Brigade Medal 1899-1900. Third type with reverse inscription 'Naval Brigade, South Africa 1899-1900, North China 1900' This is the type of medal awarded to the crew of the battle cruiser 'H.M.S. Terrible' The silver and enamelled medal with English silver makers marks and sterling hallmarks for Birmingham 1902 Note: Three different reverse types exist for this medal, viz 'South Africa 1899-1900', 'North China 1900' and 'South Africa 1899-1900, North China 1900'. The type of reverse issued dependent on whether the recipient served only in either The Boer War or Boxer Rebellion, or served in both campaigns. Fitted with a blue silk riband Scarce Condition: Tiny chip to enamel otherwise GVF

Botswana (Republic): Prison Service Long Service and Good Conduct Medal A quality early issue medal struck by \'Spink\' of London for the Government of Botswana Condition: About EF

Boy\'s Brigade (Scotland): 35th (Holyrood Abbey) Company (Edinburgh, Scotland). Bronze \'Squad Drill\' Competition Medal. Circa early 20th century The medal retaining its long silk moire stitched riband that is suspended from its integral ornate top brooch bar (sans pin) The Boys\' Brigade (BB) is an international interdenominational Christian youth organisation, conceived by the Scottish businessman Sir William Alexander Smith to combine drill, community, outdoor and sports activities with Christian values. Following its inception in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1883 the BB quickly spread across the United Kingdom, becoming a worldwide organisation by the early 1890s. As of 2018, the Boys\' Brigade claimed 750,000 members in 60 countries. A medal of particular Scottish Boy\'s Brigade interest, and in particular the 35th (Holyrood Abbey) Company, of the City of Edinburgh Condition: GVF

Brazil (Empire): Paraguay Campaign Medal (War of the Triple Alliance) 1868-70 (Campanha Do Paraguay) With substitute riband Created by Decree No. 4,560 of August 6, 1870 and extended to the Navy by Decree No. 4,573 of August 20, 1870. Awarded to those who took part in the Paraguayan Campaign. The colors of its ribbon, 5 equal vertical stripes of, green, white, blue, white & yellow, that represent the colors of the Triple Alliance. The medal was awarded in gilded bronze, reportedly from the brass metal from captured cannon The Paraguayan War, also known as the War of the Triple Alliance, was a South American war that lasted from 1864 to 1870. It was fought between Paraguay and the Triple Alliance of Argentina, the Empire of Brazil, and Uruguay. It was the deadliest and bloodiest inter-state war in Latin American history.6 Paraguay sustained large casualties, but even the approximate numbers are disputed. Paraguay was forced to cede disputed territory to Argentina and Brazil. The war began in late 1864, as a result of a conflict between Paraguay and Brazil caused by the Uruguayan War. Argentina and Uruguay entered the war against Paraguay in 1865, and it then became known as the \"War of the Triple Alliance.\" After Paraguay was defeated in conventional warfare, it conducted a drawn-out guerrilla resistance, a strategy that resulted in the further destruction of the Paraguayan military and the civilian population. Much of the civilian population died due to battle, hunger, and disease. The guerrilla war lasted for 14 months until president Francisco Solano López was killed in action by Brazilian forces in the Battle of Cerro Corá on 1 March 1870. Argentine and Brazilian troops occupied Paraguay until 1876 A scarce seen South American Campaign Medal A choice example with uncommonly crisp bright gilding Condition: About EF

Brazil (Republic): Commemorative Medal for the Centenary of the Birth of Lauro Muller. Silvered medal The medal fitted with it original silk riband and medal mounting bar, this latter complete with hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued Sold together with: - Original plush hinged case of issue with logo of maker, Randal, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Condition: EF

Brazil: Order of the Southern Cross. Silver gilt & enamel 'Commander' neck badge. With full cravat silk neck riband The insignia fitted with full cravat silk neck riband, and contained in the original hinged leatherette gilt tooled plush case of issue Note: The case of issue, has a gilt Brazilian state emblem on the lid. Inside with makers name / logo 'H. Stern' Brasil Important: The order is uniquely reserved for award to foreign nationals only. During the Second World War the order was the premier award bestowed by Brazil upon allied commanders and officers With minor chipping to enamel & few hairlines on reverse Condition: About GVF

British / British India cap badge: A bronze GV cypher cap badge, believed worn by British officers of the Political Department in Persia, Persian Gulf and Mesopotamia 1911-1935 Obverse: GV issue cypher surmounted by King's Crown Reverse, with 2 x original loop fittings, North and South, these retaining their issue crimped split pins Provenance: The badge was formerly the property of Brigadier Cedric Wallis, Indian Army (who surrendered the Stanley Fort arrison in Hong Kong to the Imperial Japanese Army on the morning of 26 December 1941) Note: It is believed the badge was worn by Wallis, circa 1919-1920, during which time he was for a period serving with the Political Department (British) being assigned as a First Assistant to the Chief Political Officer, Mosul Division, Kurdistan Attribution: This insignia was formerly worn by Brigadier Cedric Wallis, a British Officer of the Indian Army, and one of the three top ranking officers to have served and held command during the Battle for Hong Kong, December 1941. Brigadier Wallis was charged with command of the Mainland 'Kowloon' Brigade, whose troops fought the Japanese in the opening phases of the battle (8-13 December 1941), and was subsequently appointed Officer Commanding 'East Brigade' during the fighting on Hong Kong island (13-25 December 1941). He only surrendered his command - the Stanley Fort Garrison - to the Imperial Japanese Army, the day after the Governor, and the General Officer Commanding Hong Kong had formally surrendered the colony to the enemy Cedric Wallis (1895-1987), was a native of West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England. Cedric, who was an Agricultural Student at the time, enlisted in the British Army in 1914, serving initially as a Trooper in the Royal Horse Guards. In 1914, Cedric was commissioned into the East Lancashire Regiment, and later during the Great War, subsequently transferred to the Indian Army, and in succession served with the below following units; - Guides Cavalry - 81st Pioneers - Political Department (circa 1919-1920) - 1st Madras Pioneers - Corps of Madras Pioneers - 5th Battalion 7th Rajput Regiment Condition: VF

British and Commonwealth Army\'s: Warrant Officer I Class \'Kings Crown\' gilding metal rank badge, circa 1902-1952 British and Commonwealth Army\'s: Warrant Officer I Class \'Kings Crown\' gilding metal rank badge, circa 1902-1952 The insignia complete with 2 x loop fittings to reverse as issued The insignia was worn W.O. I\'s (Sergeant Major\'s) on a leather wrist band when wearing shirt-sleeve order Condition: GVF

British Armed Forces : \'Kuwait Liaison Team\'. Presentation wooden wall plaque The obverse of plaque with coloured unit insignia of the 'Kuwait Liaison Team', and below the scroll in English language 'Kuwait Liaison Team' Reverse of wooden plaque with fitting for wall hanging The Kuwait Liaison Team was a foreign manned advisory support unit attached to the Kuwait Army for training purposes. The personnel were drawn from British Army & Royal Air Force who served in Kuwait, on loan basis. The unit existed from the 1960's the personnel mostly being seconded from the British Army (REME, RE, RA, RAOC & Royal Signals), and instructors & technicians from the Royal Air Force. The RAF ran a radar station and monitored air traffic control. There was also an RAF instructor attached to the Kuwait Army Airforce. The 'Kuwait Liaison Team' was located at a camp near to Mina Al Ahmadi almost next door to the main oil jetty 1991 Iraq- Kuwait Conflict: Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (7th Edition, 2006), On 2 August 1990 on the day of the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, the entire 'Kuwait Liaison Team', was captured and held hostage by Iraq. In total 38 x British personnel were kept, and were abused as 'Human Shields' until a negotiated release in December 1990. All British personnel of the 'Kuwait Liaison Team' that were seized in August 1990, were subsequently awarded 'Gulf Medal's 1990-91' with the extremely rare clasp '2-2 August 1990' Condition: VF

British Armed Forces: Royal Army Medical College. Parkes Memorial Medal. Gold Medal (Silver gilt) (Surg Lt Cdr W D McNicoll RN 1978) Sold together with plush leatherette hinged 'John Pinches London' case of issue Metal: Silver gilt Weight: 81g Dimension: 51mm Obverse: Portrait bust of Sir Edmund Alexander Parkes. With legend 'Edmund Alexander Parkes' and below the dates 'B. 1819 - d. 1876' Reverse: A Laurel Wreath with central inscription on 3 x lines 'Parkes Memorial Medal', this surrounded by the legend 'Army Medical School' and below the word 'Hygiene' Important: This is the rare 'Gold' (actually silver gilt) issue of the Parkes Memorial Medal - only awarded once every three years - the first award being issued in 1881 (The Lancet refers) and not to be confused with the annual 'Bronze' grade awards which latter were awarded to medical officers who top their respective examinations at the end of each session, and which latter date from 1878! The Parkes Memorial Medal was first instituted by the Army Medical School as a triennial prize of seventy-five guineas, and a large gold medal bearing Parkes's portrait, was established for the best essay on a subject connected with hygiene, the prize to be open to the medical officers of the army, navy, and Indian service of executive rank, on full pay; and a bronze medal, also bearing the portrait of Parkes, was instituted, to be awarded at the close of each session to the best student in hygiene. The award was suspended during the Wold Wars, including no awards being made for eight years during the War Years of the Second World War & Post-War era, but was re-introduced as from 1947. The 1946 edition of the Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps, published on 1 October 1946, carried the below notice pertaining to the award of the Parkes Memorial Medal: Quote, PARKES MEMORIAL PRIZE. A silver-gilt medal and a sum of approximately £60 to the regular serving medical officer on full pay of the Royal Navy, the Army, or the Indian Army who in the opinion of the Prize Committee by professional work of outstanding merit has done most to promote the study of naval or military hygiene. First consideration will be given to the authors of original articles or reports of investigations of value from the point of view of naval or military hygiene published in one or other of the various medical journals. Part authorship of any article will not be considered as justifying an officer to be recommended for this prize. . The Alexander Memorial Prize and the Parkes Memorial Prize are not open to officers on the staffs of the Royal Naval Medical School, the Royal Army Medical College or the Army School of Hygiene. . Recommendations should be sent in through the usual channels with -copies of original articles or reports of investigations as required to reach the Hon. Secretary, R.A.M.C. Prize Fund Committee, R.A.M. College, Millbank, London, S.W.I, by December 31, 1946. Unquote. William Dudley McNicoll was the son of a Scottish father Charles Aitken McNicoll (1917-1941, a brilliant young Indian Civil Service gazetted officer, who was holding the appointment post of Assistant Magistrate & Collector at Burdwan)) and a Eurasian (Burma born) mother Doroethea Sarah Harrison McNicoll (nee Harrison-Xavier).Tragically, William never knew his father as the latter died when William was in his infancy. William was baptized in Rangoon, Burma, only months prior to the evacuation of Rangoon. His mother subsequently re-married, at Bangalore, India, in 1947, when she married James Alan Grant Interestingly in early 1982, 'Bill' had - surprisingly - tendered his request to resign from the Royal Navy after 18 years service, with intention to take up an appointment in North Northamptonshire (at King's Mill Hospital near Mansfield), however his request was declined (or rather postponed)as his special services were required during the Falklands War during which he was posted on duty at Plymouth for the duration of the South Atlantic Campaign Surgeon Lieutenant-Commander (later Commander) William Dudley McNicoll, Royal Navy, was awarded the 'Parkes Memorial Medal' in 1978. The 'Parkes Memorial Medal' - only awarded triennially - remains the most prestigious medical prize award open to commissioned medical officers of the British Armed Forces, in respect of outstanding achievement in medical science & research Following his death, detailed professional obituaries, with portrait, were published in both the British Medical Journal and the Journal of the Royal Navy Medical Service. For the latter see the obituary citation 'Bull PT. Surgeon Commander W.D. (Bill) McNicoll FRCS RN (Retd), 1940-2014. J R Nav Med Serv. 2014;100(3):363-4. PMID: 25895425' A former pupil of The King's School, Canterbury, England, the below following obituary was published in the OKS Publication 'For The Record' issue No 21 Lent 2015: Quote, Bill McNicoll was at King’s, in Luxmoore, from 1954 to 1959. He excelled at hockey and tennis, gaining colours at both sports. After King’s, he went straight to Guy’s Hospital in London to qualify as a Doctor, which he achieved in 1965. He continued his training and studied to become a Surgeon. He qualified as an MRCS in 1967 and an FRCS in 1976. He had been sponsored during his training by the Navy and, after completing his training, he joined the Navy as his career. He had a very distinguished career in the Navy, starting as a Surgeon Lieutenant at the Royal Naval Hospital, Devon and rising through promotion over the years to Surgeon Commander. He specialized in Otolaryngology, which is more easily described as ENT. He rose to become Senior Specialist and Consultant at the Royal Naval Hospital in Portsmouth. His particular specialization was with the problems associated with Divers and he became one of the acknowledged experts in this field. Hence, his personal email address was Diverhelp. He was author or co-author of eleven publications in his field. After retiring from the Navy, Bill became a GP in Mansfield and also Senior Consultant Otolaryngologist at King’s Mill Centre in Nottingham. Bill was a very active Freemason, being a member of ten Lodges and having been WM of most of them. He was also President of his local Rotary Club. He was a tireless worker for Masonic and non-Masonic charities, arranging regular charity balls and fetes. Sadly, Bill suffered a series of strokes in 2000 and had to retire early. However, he continued with his Charity and Freemasonry activities, despite the handicap of loss of movement in hands and legs. He died in September 2014 at the age of 73 Unquote A rare award seen named to a Royal Navy Surgeon Condition: EF

British Army (World Wars): Regimental 'Signallers' Proficiency Trade Badge as worn on sleeve of tunic From the era of the Great War The gilding-metal badge retaining on the reverse all 4 x original copper lugs / loops fittings Condition: VF

British Army - Infantry Training Battlion: An 'Anodised' staybright metal EIIR issue cap badge The reverse of badge reverse retaining the original slider which latter has makers marks 'J R Gaunt B'Ham' Condition: EF

British Army - Volunteer Movement Regimental Medal: 4th Dorset Volunteer Artillery Corps Prize Medal. Silver. 'For Best Carbine Shot' Note: The 4th Dorset Artillery Volunteer Corps - a Coastal Artillery unit with Headquarters at 'Weymouth', was a Volunteer Corps of the Volunteer Movement that was established in 1859. 1899 the unit was restyled as a unit of the Royal Garrison Artillery Volunteers, and in 1908 the descendent unit became a part of the Territorial Force. By August 1914, the Dorset Royal Garrison Artillery comprised 8 Companies spread over; Weymouth, Poole, Swanage and Portland Dimension: Approx 38mm Suspension: Ball and ring suspension Metal: Silver Weight: Approx 33g Obverse: A military camp scene with bivouacs in background. In centre field a standing Artillery volunteer wearing Busby and cradling a 'Carbine', with a cannon behind and cannon balls and rammers in lower front field Reverse: A full wreath of laurel with central engraved inscription on 4 x lines '4th, Dorset A. V., Best, Carbine Shot' Regimental insignia of the Sherwood Foresters with 'Kings Crown' A scarce and attractive Victorian era item of local Dorset military history Condition: GVF

British Army 9 COMMANDO 1940-45 2nd Special Service Brigade Special Forces SILK - British Army: 9 Commando (2nd Special Service Brigade). 'Italy Theatre' veterans 'Souvenir Silk' The 'Silk' has dimensions approx 32cm wide / 30cm height, comprising elaborate irregular lace brocade borders of approx 2.5cm width, stitched to a 'Commando Green' silk insert measuring approx 27cm wide 25cm height The insert silk panel has the title of unit '9 Commando' and beneath in chronological order the overseas postings / actions of the unit circa 1941-1944'; France Normandy Gibraltar Nicola Pienosa Garigliano Anzio Ornito Anzio Either side of the list, are embroidered regimental insignia, including representations of the 'Black Hackle' (worn on the balmoral cap of 9 Commando), and 'Combined Operations' badge (as worn on the shoulder patch by 9 Commando) Note: 'Normandy' in the list of actions refers to raids on the Normandy Coast of France in 1941, and the inclusion of 'Anzio' twice, pertains to the 2 x different deployments deployments by 9 Commando at Anzio Beach-head, firstly in the landings of January 1944, and again in March 1944 respectively A very scarce 'Special Forces' theatre made war souvenir Condition: Small section of top lace brocade with sprung/worn thread VF

British Army and Commonwealth Forces \'Wound Stripe\'. Gilding metal, tunic sleeve badge as worn 1916-1920 & 1939-1946 The reverse of badge complete with both loop fittings, and a brass cotter pin Reverse of badge with die struck details \'A.B.) Prov Pat, 7342-17) 40\' The British Army began awarding a brass Wound Stripe\' in 1916, with approval by the King Emperor, King George V. The badge was worn \'vertically\' on the left forearm, fastened through the uniform cloth. One stripe was awarded per wound, with those who suffered multiple wounds wearing multiple \'Wounds Stripes\' on their uniform The badge was reintroduced in 1944 for the Second World War (1939–1945) and was discontinued after 1946 The qualifying dates for the award and wear of Wound Stripes in both World Wars was made retrospective to include wounds incurred from the start of each war, vis 1939 & 1945 respectively Condition: GVF

British Army and Empire Forces 1939-1945: 4 x Overseas Service Chevrons fabric arm badge Note: This on a thinner and lighter fabric As worn on right sleeve of Battle-Dress during the Second World War Condition: Un-used

British Army and Empire Forces 1939-1945: 4 x Overseas Service Chevrons. Cloth badge As worn on right sleeve of Battle-Dress during the Second World War Condition: Un-used

British Army Cavalry of the Line late Victorian era 1899-1901: Collection of 35 x \'cap\' badges All 'Other Ranks' badges are complete with loop fittings, and represent the cap badges worn by every regiment of the Cavalry of the Line that existed in the British Army of the Queen Empress in 1899, including both types of the 19th Hussars, all 3 x types of the 21st Lancers (plus a 1902 issue with 'Imperial Crown') , as well as 3 x rare 'Reserve', caps of the 'Dragoons', 'Dragoon Guards' & 'Hussars' regiments which latter were formed for service during the South African War. The badges in this collection, together with their 'Kipling & King' references numbers are: - 1st King's Dragoon Guards (K&K No. 734) - 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays) (K&K No. 736) - 3rd (Prince of Wales's) Dragoon Guards (K&K No. 738) - The 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards (K&K No. 740) - The 5th (Princess Charlotte of Wales's ) Dragoon Guards (K&K No. 743) - The 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers) (K&K No. 746) - 7th (the Princess Royal's) Dragoon Guards (K&K No. 748) - 1st (Royal) Dragoons (K&K No. 750) - 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys) (K&K No. 752) - The 3rd (King's Own) Hussars (K&K No. 753) - The 4th (Queen's Own) Hussars (K&K No. 754) - The 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers (K&K No. 757) - 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons (K&K No. 758) - 7th The Queen's Own Hussars (K&K No. 759) - 8th (King's Royal Irish) Hussars (K&K No. 761) - 9th (Queen's Royal) Lancers (K&K No. 763) - 10th (The Prince of Wales's Own Royal Regiment) Hussars (K&K No. 765) - The 11th (Prince Albert's Own) Hussars (K&K No. 766) - The 12th (Prince of Wales's Royal) Lancers (K&K No. 767) - 13th Hussars (K&K No. 769) - 14th (King's) Hussars (K&K No. 772) - 15th (the King's) Hussars (K&K No. 776) - 16th (The Queen's) Lancers (K&K No. 779) - The 17th (Duke of Cambridge's Own) Lancers (K&K No. 782) - The 18th (Queen Mary's Own) Royal Hussars (K&K No. 783) - 19th (Queen Alexandra's Own Royal) Hussars (K&K No. 789) - 19th (Queen Alexandra's Own Royal) Hussars (K&K No. 790) - 20th Hussars (K&K No. 792) - 21st (Empress of India's) Lancers (K&K No. 794) - 21st (Empress of India's) Lancers (K&K No. 795) - 21st (Empress of India's) Lancers (K&K No. 796) - 21st (Empress of India's) Lancers (K&K No. 797) - Her Majesty's Reserve Regiment of Dragoon Guards (K&K No. 1122) - Her Majesty's Reserve Regiment of Dragoons (K&K No. 1124) - Her Majesty's Reserve Regiment of Hussars (K&K No. 1126) Note: The collection is currently 'framed', and the glazed frame is not suitable for sending overseas (badges to be removed for overseas buyers). Note: Postage quoted is for sending the badges 'sans frame' (UK buyers only you can have the frame sent at 'buyers risk' for additional postage to be quoted (call us)) A superb well displayed collection, and a rare opportunity to buy the entire 'Cavalry of the Line' of the Queen Empress! Price: GBP 1850

British Army Corps of Royal Engineers: School of Military Engineering Haynes Medal (No. 12511. Lce. Cpl. T. Wilson. R.E. 1903) Important: The recipient was later an \'Officer Commanding\' of the Singapore Fire Brigade, is confirmed as having volunteered and served during the Singapore Mutiny of 1915. He was Superintendent of the Singapore Fire Brigade, circa 1922-1922, and had his Headquarters located at the - now iconic - Central Fire Station, Hillt Street, Singapore (in 2020 a Heritage Site and Civil Defence Museum) A most interesting recipient anf of considerable Singapore interest Obverse: A portrait bust of the \'Captain .A.E. Haynes\' with legend ?Captain A. E. Haynes, R.E., 1861-96? Reverse: A bridged chasm in high relief, with legend ?Field Fortification S.M.E.? Metal: Bronze Dimension: 56mm The Haynes Medal was named after Captain A. E. Haynes, R.E., who as a junior officer was selected by Colonel Charles Warren to accompany him on the Palmer Search Expedition in 1882 and in the Bechuanaland Expedition of 1884-85. He was Assistant Instructor in Survey at the School of Military Engineering from 1889 to 1894. In 1896, while taking the 43rd Company to Mauritius, he with his company joined the Matabeleland Expedition. Haynes was killed in the successful attack on the Matabele stronghold. A subscription was raised by his family in order to erect a monument in Rochester Cathedral. The balance of the fund was used to provide a bronze medal to a Sapper in each party of recruits going through the Field Work Course at the School of Military Engineering. Condition: EF

British Army in India: Regimental Medal 2nd Bn The Duke of Wellington\'s Regt. Bronze Metal: Bronze Dimension: Approximately (35mm) Maker Marks: Barton (of Bangalore) Suspension: Small fixed loop, with loose ring Weight: Approimately 17g Obverse: Regimental badge of 2nd Bn The Duke of Wellington's Regt. In centre an elephant with howdah surrounded by honour 'Hindoostan', with Kings Crown on top Reverse: Legend '2nd Bn The Duke of Wellington's Regiment' with 'Inter Company' in field Makers Marks: 'Barton' - medallists and jewellers of Bangalore Note: 2nd Battalion The Duke of Wellington's Regiment were stationed in India between 1928-1939, during which period it was variously located at; Ahmednagar; Kamptee; Nowshera; North West Frontier (where it qualified for IGS 1908 Medal with clasp 'North West Frontier 1930-31'), Multan & Delhi. In 1942, 2/DWR was deployed to India and the Burma Theatre of operations (1942-1945), where it became a 'Chindit Battalion'. The 'Duke's' had been awarded the unique honour 'Hindoostan' (Badge of Elephant & Howdah) for their services as the 76th Foot during the Mysore & Mahratta Wars circa 1788-1806

British Army in India: Royal Sussex Regiment Regimental Best Shot Medal. Silver issue (B. P. R. A. 1912 Bds'Man W. Saich) Note: The medal was awarded to Bandsman William Saich 1st Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment for shooting at the Bengal-Punjab Rifle Association meet of 1912 Important: The award, a confirmed medal for shooting prowess in India, was unusually recorded in the Chichester Observer issue of 26 March 1913, under 'Military Matters'; Quote, Shooting Successes At the end of last year the Royal Sussex Regimental Shooting team in India were successful in securing two trophies at the annual Bengal (Punjaub) rifle meeting. The first prize in the defence match, a cup (valued at 250 Rupees), was secured by them, and in the extended order competition they secured second prize. No fewer than fifty-two teams turned out, so that the Sussex men have something to be proud of. The prize for the competition was a cup (valued at 200 Rupees), Lance-Corporal Gibbs, Privates Bolham, Saich, Lee and Eavice constituing "our" team. In the prize teast in match three Lieut. Malden was first, and Second Lieutenant Reynolds was first in match eight. Lieut. Malden also gained another honour, being third in match thirteen. The other Sussex men captured between them over ?26 (400 Rupees in all). Unquote. Metal: Silver. Not hallmarked Dimension: Approx 34mm Weight: Approx 23g Suspension: Claw with shoulders and swivel ring Obverse: Die-struck medal with raised regimental crest insignia with garter and badge of the Order of the Garter in centre and below scroll 'The Royal Sussex Regt' Reverse: Engraved on 2 x upper 'B .P. R. A.' and lower 'Bds'Man W. Saich' curved lines, with 1 x horizontal line inbetween bearing the year date '1912' Walter Saich, son of Henry Saich (Bicycle Maker) and Eliza Saich, was a native of Homerton in the borough of Hackney, London, England, where he was born on 6 December 1886. In 1902, and only with the permission of the 'Guardians' of the 'Hackney Union Institution' where he was enrolled and residing, Walter was given permission to enlist in the British Army as a 'Boy' soldier, for service in the 'Army Band'. On 19 November 1902, Walter enslited as a 'Boy' soldier , was posted to the Regimental Depot of the Royal Sussex Regiment and was allocated the regimental number 6975 - he was not yet 16 years of age! On 31 January 1907, he was appointed 'Bandsman' - an appointment he retained through to 5 January 1916, when he reverted to 'Private'. His surviving papers indicate that he became a 'Skilled Performer' in the use of the 'French Horn' - to which can also be added his equal skills as a 'Battalion Shooter' . Walter served overseas in India between 1911-1919 (the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, shows that on 2 April 1911, he was located at Southampton, Hampshire, England awaiting 'Embarkation' on a troopship bound for India). Between 1911-1914, he is known he was based variously in order at, Rawalpind, Cherat and Peshawar, in which latter place he was based in August 1914 Uncommonly, 1/Royal Sussex, was one of the few 'Regular Army' British Infantry battalions of the pre-1914 Brtish Army in India, that did not proceed overseas during the war years 1914-1918. However, between 1915-1917, 1/Royal Sussex, did deploy on several campaigns on the North West Frontier of India. Walter Saich is confirmed as having first entered an active service theatre of war on the North West Frontier, on 17 August 1915. The battalion earned the below battle honours for the Royal Sussex Regiment in respect of their campaign service in India 1915-1919; - NW Frontier, India 1915, '16-17 - Afghanistan 1919 For his war services on the North West Frontier of India during the period 1915-1917, Walter Saich qualified for the 1914-15 Star (ref WO 329/2725) British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals (ref WO 329/1261). Additionally, Walter Saich, also served in the Third Afghanistan War of 1919, receiving an India General Service Medal 1908, with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (ref WO 100/I9/475) Walter Saich took his final discharge from the British Army on 23 September 1919. He married Mabel Sapwell at Hackney, Middlesex in the third quarter of 1922. In 1939, Walter, is recorded residing at, 9 John Campbell Road, Hackney, London, Middlesex, England, with his wife Mabel - and other members of the Saich and Sapwell families - at which time he was employed as an 'Electrical Hand' with the L.P.T.B. (London Passenger Transport Board). Walter Joseph Saich is known to have died at Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, sometime during the last quarter of 1977 The recipeints service papers are extant in the 'Burnt Series' held and accessible at The National Archives Condition: About EF

British Army No 9 Commando. Set of used Second World War uniform and head-dress insignia including; British Army No 9 Commando. Set of used Second World War uniform and head-dress insignia including; - Pair of matching ?9 Commando? emroidered cloth shoulder titles - Black feather hackle - Lanyard Important: The shoulder titles ? a rare variant - are in red sans serif letters embroidered on black, and are ?as-worn? having been removed from battledress uniform No. 9 Commando was initially formed with 11 Commando in 1940 from Scottish Command. It became part of 2nd Special Service Battalion. The unit did not wear a cap badge as such but while serving in 2nd Special Service Battalion they wore a black hackle in a khaki Balmoral hat. When the Special Service Battalions were re-organized in March 1941, the unit reverted to its 9 Commando title, retaining the Balmoral and black hackle. The hackle was transferred to the green beret when the latter was adopted in 1942 A rare lot of Second World War ?Special Forces? insignia Condition: Very Fine

British Army Regimental Medal: 1st Battalion King's Shropshire Light Infantry Regimental Medal. Silver. 'For Signalling'. Dated 1897 Important: 1st Battalion King's Shropshire Light Infantry served Hong Kong Colony 1892-1894 (the battalion entitled to the scarce Hong Kong Plague Medal) later transferring to India (1894-1903) Dimension: Approx 45mm Suspension: Ball and ring suspension Metal: Silver Weight: Approx 54g Obverse: Centre with regimental insignia surrounded by battle honours with broad circular legend band around '1st Btn. King's Shropshire Lt. Infy. LIII' Reverse: In centre a wreath of laurel with 'Victorian' crown on top and below engraved 'Won By'. This surrounded by a broad legend band engraved 'Signalling 1897' A most handsome and substantial regimental medal Condition: Toned GVF

British Army Regimental Medal: Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) Regimental Medal. Bronze issue with clasp 'Cricket 1933'. Named on reverse (Capt. R. O. Nevitt) Sold together with hinged plush leatherette case of issue. This with inside logo of 'NAAFI' (Navy Army & Air Force Institution) Note: Sherwood Foresters (late 45th & 95th Foot) was an Infantry Regiment of the British Army formed in 1881. In 1902 the regiment was restyled Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) Dimension: Approx 38mm Suspension: Claw and ornate swivel scroll suspension Metal: Bronze Ribbon: The original silk riband in regimental colours, half maroon and half 'Lincoln Green'. The riband with mounting bar as issued Obverse: Regimental insignia of the Sherwood Foresters with 'Kings Crown' Reverse: A laurel wreath with arched central inscription, engraved 'Capt. R. O. Nevitt'. With makers marks for 'Vaughton' of Birmingham, England The recipient Rupert Oates Nevitt, son of Christopher John Nevitt (Builder & Contractor), and Evelina Oates Nevitt (nee Oates), was a native of Stafford, Staffordshire, where he was born on 24 April 1896. Rupert joined the British Army in September 1914, when he enlisted for service as a 'Guardsman' with the Coldstream Guards, in which regiment he held the regimental number 11648 and served with 2nd Company 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards. He first entered theatre of war 'France' on 22 January 1915 (for his services during the Great War he is confirmed as having been awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medal (the recipients Medal Index Card, accessible at The National Archives, is annotated with remarks pertaining to a claim / issuance of 'Emblem', which may refer to an MID emblem?). Rupert was commissioned during the Great War, when on 1 October 1915, he was posted as Temporary 2nd Lieutenant to the 10th (Service) Battalion Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment. Rupert was granted a permanent commission in 1918, and by 1922 - now married - was serving with the 2nd Battalion Sherwood Foresters in Constantinople, Turkey, where his son John Mervyn Kipling Nevitt was born (John was subsequently commissioned as an officer in the Sherwood Foresters during the Second World War, and was decorated with a Military Cross for his gallantry in Italy). After service in Turkey, Rupert, shipped with his battalion to India, where 2nd Battalion Sherwood Foresters remained on garrison duty at various stations in British India, until 1932. Rupert was promoted, Captain, on 13 March 1926, and retired from the British Army in 1935. During the Second World War, he was appointed a Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel, in 1939. Major Rupert Oates Nevitt was appointed an Honorary Burgess of the Henley-in-Arden Court Leet, in 1966, and is recorded as having died in England on 10 October 1971 Condition: GVF

British Army Regimental Medal: Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) Regimental Medal. Silver (Pte E. O'Dowd). Post 1902 issue Note: Sherwood Foresters (late 45th & 95th Foot) was an Infantry Regiment of the British Army formed in 1881. In 1902 the regiment was restyled Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment). Dimension: Approx 38mm Suspension: Claw and ornate swivel scroll suspension Metal: Silver Weight: Approx 29g Obverse: Regimental insignia of the Sherwood Foresters with 'Kings Crown' Reverse: A laurel wreath with arched central inscription, engraved 'Pte. E. O'Dowd' Condition: 2 x edge nicks toned about VF

British Army Regimental Medal: Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) Regimental Medal. Silver (Pte. W. Poundsford). Post 1902 issue Note: Sherwood Foresters (late 45th & 95th Foot) was an Infantry Regiment of the British Army formed in 1881. In 1902 the regiment was restyled Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment). Dimension: Approx 38mm Suspension: Claw and ornate swivel scroll suspension Metal: Silver Weight: Approx 38g Obverse: Regimental insignia of the Sherwood Foresters with 'Kings Crown' Reverse: A laurel wreath with arched central inscription, engraved 'Pte. W. Poundsford' Condition: Toned GVF

British Army Regimental Medal: Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) Regimental Medal. Silver (With Birmingham hallmarks for 1919). With clasp 'Boxing - 1922' (L/Cpl G. Booth) Note: Sherwood Foresters (late 45th & 95th Foot) was an Infantry Regiment of the British Army formed in 1881. In 1902 the regiment was restyled Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment). Important: The recipient, Lance-Corporal G. Booth, was a member of 2nd Battalion Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derby Regiment), which battalion was serving with the 'Egyptian Expeditionary Force' in Egypt & Turkey in 1922 Dimension: Approx 38mm Suspension: Claw and ornate swivel scroll suspension Metal: Silver Weight: Approx 36g (inc riband and mounting brooch) Obverse: Regimental insignia of the Sherwood Foresters with 'Kings Crown' Reverse: A laurel wreath with arched central inscription, engraved 'L/Cpl G. Booth' Clasp: Silver slip on clasp engraved 'Boxing - 1922' The original silk riband in the regimental colours and attached to a mounting bar retaining the hinged pin and clasp fittings, as issued Condition: GVF

British Army Regimental Medal: Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) Regimental Medal. Silver (with Birmingham hallmarks for 1919). With clasp 'E.E.F. Comd. Rifle Meeting' (No. 4963055 Pte. F. Rodgers). 1922 issue Note: Sherwood Foresters (late 45th & 95th Foot) was an Infantry Regiment of the British Army formed in 1881. In 1902 the regiment was restyled Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment). Important: The recipient was serving with 2nd Battalion Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derby Regiment), which battalion was serving with the 'Egyptian Expeditionary Force' in Egypt & Turkey in 1922. The recipeints unique Army Number is in the regimental block issued 'from' 1920, Dimension: Approx 38mm Suspension: Claw and ornate swivel scroll suspension Metal: Silver Weight: Approx 35g (inc riband and mounting brooch) Obverse: Regimental insignia of the Sherwood Foresters with 'Kings Crown' Reverse: A laurel wreath with arched central inscription, engraved 'Light Gun Competition No. 4963055 Pte. F. Rodgers' Clasp: Silver slip on clap engraved 'E.E.F. Comd. Rifle Meeting' The original silk riband in the regimental colours and attached to a mounting bar retaining the hinged pin and clasp fittings, as issued Condition: Loose claw. Toned GVF

British Army Regimental Shooting Medal: Bronze issue (1st D C L I Razmak, 1935) Dimension: Approx 45mm Weight: Approx 36g Suspension: Loop and ring Obverse: Scene from an inter-war's British Army rifle range. In centre 2 x prone soldiers with aimed rifles, with standing soldier in foreground with rifle, and behind a range instructor with a mounted score board on tripod. The scene bordered by trees Reverse: Laurel wreath surround, with engraving '1st D.C.L.I. RAZMAK 1935' on 3 x lines, and below English makers mark 'MD' and silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1927 1st Battalion Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry served overseas in India between, during which time it saw active service on the North West Frontierof India in 1935, with the battalion qualified for the India General Service Medal 1908, with clasp 'North West Frontier 1935'. Razmak was located in the Northern Waziristan tribal region of the North West Frontier of India, and was the base within tribal territory upon which was centred the 'Razmak Brigade' comprised of British and Indian units of the British and British Indian Army's, and where 1/D.C.L.I. was based in 1935 Condition: Toned EF

British Army Regimental Shooting Medal: Silver issue (1st D C L I Razmak, 1935) Medal with English silver hallmarks on lower reverse field Dimension: Approx 45mm Weight: Approx 41g Suspension: Loop and ring Obverse: Scene from an inter-war's British Army rifle range. In centre 2 x prone soldiers with aimed rifles, with standing soldier in foreground with rifle, and behind a range instructor with a mounted score board on tripod. The scene bordered by trees Reverse: Laurel wreath surround, with engraving '1st D.C.L.I. RAZMAK 1935' on 3 x lines, and below English makers mark 'MD' and silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1927 1st Battalion Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry served overseas in India between, during which time it saw active service on the North West Frontierof India in 1935, with the battalion being enetitled to the India General Service Medal 1908, with clasp 'North West Frontier 1935'. Razmak was located in the Northern Waziristan tribal region of the North West Frontier of India, and was the base within tribal territory upon which was centred the 'Razmak Brigade' comprised of British and Indian units of the British and British Indian Army's, and where 1/D.C.L.I. was based in 1935 Condition: Toned EF

British Army Regimental Sports Medal. 2nd Battalion South Lancashire Regiment. Silver issue (Pte. C. Tomkinson, Mhow 1925) Dimension: Approx 35mm Weight: Approx 41g Suspension: Loop and ring Obverse: Festooned with regimental insignia and battle honours earned prior to the Great War, including wreath of 'Battle Honours', on top 'Sphinx' on scroll ;Egypt' and below the Peninsular War honour 'Corunna', in centre the regimental name '2nd Battalion South Lancashire Regiment' on 3 x horizontal scrolls, on top of which are 2 x South African War honours, and below the Prince of Wales 'Fleur de Lye' and subsidiary titles and insignia of 82nd Prince of Wales's Volunteers Reverse: Laurel wreath surround, with engraved naming on 5 x lines in centre 'Boxing Tournament, Special Contest, Runner Up, Pte. C. Tomkinson, Mhow 1925' 2nd Battalion South Lancashire Regiment served overseas in India between circa 1922-1939, and was stationed variously at cantonments spread across the Indian Subcontinent as under; 1922: Mhow 1925: Mhow / Assam 1927: Jubbulpore 1930: Landi Kotal/North West Frontier 1933: Allahabad 1936: Quetta Note: Despite it's long service in India between the wars, ad contrary to the misinformation published in 'British Battles & Medals' (7th edition) the battalion did not deploy on campaign service and consequently never qualified for any issue of the Indian General Service Medal during their period of service in India circa 1922-1936 Condition: Toned EF

British Army ROYAL ARTILLERY REGIMENT 14-15 Ct Gold & Diamonds Sweetheart Brooch 'Royal Regiment of Artillery': Be-jewelled Kings-Crown Sweetheart Brooch. With intricate hinged pin & clasp fittings as retailed. Gold (h/m) with multiple brilliant Diamonds Dimensions / Weight (Approximate): - Badge insignia approx 21.5mm height / 29mm wide - Pin-back bar measures approx 52mm - Weight (using digital scales) approx 5.26g The badge has multiple gold hallmarks. The horizontal white gold pin bar is marked 14 Ct with 7850. The reverse of the enamelled/diamond crown with mark 18 Ct and beneath PT (the numeral 1 in 18 is indistinct, and presumably this mark pertains to an 18 Ct Platinum?. The lower reverse title scroll is marked 15 Ct The enamelled kings crown with single diamond in obverse centre, and obverse wheel festooned with 14 diamonds, and another 4 diamonds in the trail of the gun carriage The hallmarks may indicate a North American made item of insignia Condition: GVF

British Army THE BORDER REGIMENT Kings Crown Enamelled Diamond Sweetheart Brooch Dimensions / Weight (Approximate): - Badge insignia approx 36mm height / 32mm wide - Weight (using digital scales) approx 5.26g The badge may be made of a precious metal, but there are no visible hallmarks, and we have not had it tested The badge is richly festooned with diamonds, or paste stones, all of which are present. We have counted 8 in the crown, and about 36 studded around the rays and points of the 'Star' Condition: Minor wear to blue title scrolls VF

British Army Volunteer Force Regimental Medal: 2nd Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) Regimental Medal. Silver & enamel. Issued 1902-1908 Note: Sherwood Foresters (late 45th & 95th Foot) was an Infantry Regiment of the British Army formed in 1881. In 1902 the regiment was restyled Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment). Important: The recipient, Lance-Corporal G. Booth, was a member of 2nd Battalion Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derby Regiment) Dimension: Approx 32mm Suspension: Double ring supension Metal: Silver, with reverse Sterling Silver hallmarks and maker mark 'A.F.' Weight: Approx 17g (inc riband) Obverse: Regimental insignia of the Sherwood Foresters with 'Kings Crown' Reverse: Circular legend '2nd Vol: Battn: The Sherwood Foresters A scarce short lived regimental medal issue, 1902-1908 Condition: Toned about EF

British Army: 12th Lancers. Bi-metal collar badge. Circa 1900-1914 The badge retaining the 2 x original loop fittings to reverse, and with a blow hole Condition: VF

British Army: 53rd Welsh Division Egypt 1918 Medal Metal: Bronze Dimension: mm Obverse: Surrounding legend with names of the principal battles fought by the 53rd Welsh Division in the Dardanelles, Egypt and Gaza / Palestine Campaigns 1915-1918. With divisional insignia in upper field comprising Prince of Wales crown with \'Fleur De Leys\' and motto \'Ich Dien\', and below in raised letters 53rd Welsh / Division / Egypt / 1918 on four lines. At base is the engravers (makers) marks for \'P. Menassian, Cairo\' Reverse: Plain centre surrounded on either side by 2 x branches of oak or laurel leaves tied beneath with a bow A fine piece of Great War divisional insignia dated and struck in theatre for the 53rd Welsh Division, by P. Messanian - a scion of a locally dominciled emigre Armenian family - who was one of the foremost medallists & engravers in Cairo, Egypt. In 1918, the Messanians conducted their business from premises located on - close to the central British Barracks located at Kas\'r-el-Nil Condition: GVF

British Army: Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. A \'White Metal\' cap badge. As worn circa 1899 -1953 Badge with voided centre Reverse of badge customised with contemporary intricate long hinged pin and clasp fittings, and as-worn by the recipient. Almost certainly apadated for wear as a \'Pagri\' badge on tropical helmet The insignia is of top quality, and most likely as=-worn by an Officer or Senior NCO of the Argylls - the direct descendent unit of the famous \'Thin Red Line\' of Crimean War fame Condition: GVF

British Army: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Officers regimental basket-hilted sword. Edward VII era issue Important: This item is only for sale to clients who can provide evidence that they are 18 years of age, or older. Further, we will only deliver the item to United Kingdom addresses. Overseas clients are, of course, welcome to purchase, but if they cannot provide a UK delivery address, then they will have to make their own alternative arrangements for collection and delivery This vintage sword from era 1902-1911 was retailed by 'John Jones & Co, 6 Regent Street, London' (marks on top of blade). The 32 inch blade with two narrow fullers, etched with King Edward VII cypher, regimental insignia & motto's of the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, on both sides of the blade, these comprising a 'Boars Head' and latin motto 'Ne Obliviscaris' (Do Not Forget) on one side, and a Scottish Wildcat with motto 'Sans Peur' (Without Fear) reverso. Regulation basket hilt with buff leather liner, and silk tassles. The buff leather liner intact but with 'Moth' to outer red felt basket liner. Contained in plated issue scabbard, complete with two rings With usual wear commensurate with age to basket/hilt and sword blade. With 'Moth' to red felt of basket liner, and the scabbard ball point tip dented, and the tip of scabbard with discoloured plating Condition: Wear commensurate with age, otherwise Very Good

British Army: Army Rifle Association,. Bronze medal (Henry White-Head Cup, Highest Score, Sergts and Cpls, Segt Pee. J., 3rd D. Gds, India, 1922) Metal: Bronze Dimension: Approximately 38mm Weight: Approximately g including riband and brooch Important: 3rd Dragoon Guards were served overseas in British India, in 1922, where the regiment was based at Silakot Cantonment, Punjab, Briitish (and now in Pakistan): The medal fitted with the original silk riband that retains the mounting bar complete with long hinged pin and clasp fittings John Duffus Pee, son of William Pee & Helen Pee, was a native of Aberdeen, Scotland, where he was born on 12 March 1889. John was a long serving professional soldier, who served throughout his career with 3rd Dragoon Guards, a cavalry regiment of the British Army. Prior to enlisting in the British Army, John was employed as a labourer, and in 1911, is recorded as based at Aldershot, Hampshire, England (1911 National Census for England & Wales refers),. As an 'Old Contemptible', John first entered theatre of war, France, on, 31 October 1914. Holding regimental number 2418 (later D/2148) he is confirmed as receiving a 1914 Star and clasp trio for his service during the Great War. In 1920, John received a new unique British Army number viz No 391529, and during the 'Inter-Bellum' he was further decorated with the award of a Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (ref Army Order 150 of 1927). Sergeant John Pee was serving overseas in British India circa 1920-1922, based at Sialkot, Punjab Condition: GVF

British Army: Cheshire Yeomanry. Gilding metal collar badge. Circa 1914-1918 The badge retaining the 2 x original loop fittings to reverse Condition: VF

British Army: Lot of attributed Officers insignia and buttons from the Great War period, comprising, R.H.G. shoulder letters from the Royal Horse Guards; Officers OSD collar and large & small regimental buttons of the East Lancashire Regiment All the badges retaining their 2 x loops fittings to reverse, and the buttons with their shanks and English makers marks on reverse Attribution: This insignia was formerly worn by Brigadier Cedric Wallis, a British Officer of the Indian Army, and one of the three top ranking officers to have served and held command during the Battle for Hong Kong, December 1941. Brigadier Wallis was charged with command of the Mainland 'Kowloon' Brigade, whose troops fought the Japanese in the opening phases of the battle (8-13 December 1941), and was subsequently appointed Officer Commanding 'East Brigade' during the fighting on Hong Kong island (13-25 December 1941). He only surrendered his command - the Stanley Fort Garrison - to the Imperial Japanese Army, the day after the Governor, and the General Officer Commanding Hong Kong had formally surrendered the colony to the enemy Cedric Wallis (1895-1987), was a native of West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England. Cedric, who was an Agricultural Student at the time, enlisted in the British Army in 1914, serving initially as a Trooper in the Royal Horse Guards. In 1914, Cedric was commissioned into the East Lancashire Regiment, and later during the Great War, subsequently transferred to the Indian Army, and in succession served with the below following Indian Army units; - Guides Cavalry - 81st Pioneers - Political Department (circa 1919-1920) - 1st Madras Pioneers - Corps of Madras Pioneers - 5th Battalion 7th Rajput Regiment Condition: VF

British Army: Machine Gun Corps. Set of \'King\'s Crown\' gilding metal insignia, comprising Cap Badge (1), Collar Badges (2) & Shoulder Titles (2). Circa 1915-1922 The reverse of all the insignia complete with their original fittings as-issued. The cap badge with a crimped slider, the collars with 3 x loops on reverse of each, and the collars with 2 x loops on reverse of each Of the pattern as-worn by \'Other Ranks\' personnel of the Machine Gun Corps 1915-1922 Condition: GVF

British Army: Queens Own Highlanders (Seaforth & Camerons). 3 x piece 3D Frosted / Silver Plated Officer\'s & Warrant Officer\'s Cap Badge. Circa 1961-1994 The reverse of all the insignia complete with their original \'silvered\' loop fittings. Together with brass cotter pins Of the pattern as-worn by Officers & Warrant Officers of the Queen\'s Own Highlanders (Seaforth & Camerons) Note: The same pattern insignia continued to be worn by Officer\'s & Warrant Officer\'s of the descendent regiment \'The Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordon\'s & Cameron\'s) between 1994-2006 A choice item of Scottish regimental insignia Condition: EF

British Army: Seaforth Highlanders (72nd & 78th Highlanders). Vintage - pre 1914 - regimental 'Sgian Dubh' Important: This item is only for sale to clients who can provide evidence that they are 18 years of age, or older. Further, we will only deliver the item to United Kingdom addresses. Overseas clients are, of course, welcome to purchase, but if they cannot provide a UK delivery address, then they will have to make their own alternative arrangements for collection and delivery The 'Sgian Dubh' measures approx 200mm in length including pommel, handle and sheath The dark bog-oak handle adorned with two bands of bronze gilt thistle decorations, and a regimental pattern bronze gilt 'St. Andrew' that is affixed to the hilt, on top of the 'Seaforth' pattern faceted engraved star. The pommel/hilt set with an orange / amber coloured stone 'Citrine'. The steel blade held in a leather sheath (the sheath worn) with uniform brass fittings. The un-marked steel blade and leather sheath both with signs of wear commensurate with age, the sheath worn a/f A scarce & desirable vintage item of Seaforth regimental militaria in good collectible condition, and ideal for regimental or Scottish themed displays Condition: Wear commensurate with age, otherwise Very Good

British Army: Small Arms and Machine Gun School. Gilding metal shoulder title. Circa 1926 The badge retains the 2 x original loop fitting to reverse The Small Arms School only amalgamated with the Machine Gun School in 1926, to form the Small Arms & Machine Gun School, and later in the same year the title was redesignated as the Small Arms School Corps Reference: No 705 'Collecting Metal Shoulder Titles' (Ray Westlake, 1996 edition) Condition: VF

British Commonwealth: Occupation of Japan Medal (R. K. Watts. R.N.) The British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Medal, was commissioned by the BCOF Association of Queensland, Australia Eligibility was one day posted service on the strengh of any member unit of the BCOF (1946-1952) The veteran. of this medal, \'R. K. Watts\' served in Japan post-war with the Royal Navy. Note: British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (BCOF) in Japan maintained a shore establishment, HMS Commonwealth. Condition: EF

British Empire (East & Central Africa): King\'s African Rifle. King\'s Crown \'Theatre Made\' sand-cast gilding metal cap badge The reverse of the badge complete with original loop fittings as issued This a World War II theatre made item of insignia from \'East Africa\', specifically Kenya Colony. The insignia was sourced by a long time Scottish expatriate who served & resided in Kenya during the 1940\'s-1950\'s Condition: VF

British Empire (East & Central Africa): King\'s African Rifle. King\'s Crown \'Theatre-Made\' sand-cast cap badge A scarce \'Unfinished\' piece, with solid background & centres - the reverse post fittings unpierced An unusual unfinished non-voided solid struck item of insignia This a World War II theatre made item of insignia from \'East Africa\', specifically Kenya Colony. The insignia was sourced by a long time Scottish expatriate who served & resided in Kenya during the 1940\'s-1950\'s Condition: VF

British Empire (East & Central Africa): King\'s African Rifles \'Supply & Transport\'. King\'s Crown gilding metal cap badge 1940-1945 The insignia mounted on fabric bi-colour regimental \'diamond\' backing The reverse of the badge, with makers marks \'Firmin London\' & complete with original loop fittings as issued A rare seen item of Kings African Rifles insignia Condition: GVF

British Empire (East Africa): East African Army Service Corps. Silver and \'gold\' Sweetheart-Brooch. Circa 1939-45 The reverse of the badge complete with original long hinged pin and clasp fittings, and loop for chain attachment, and as issued This a World War II theatre made item of insignia from \'East Africa\', specifically Kenya Colony. The insignia was sourced by a long time Scottish expatriate who served & resided in Kenya during the 1940\'s-1950\'s Rare seen item of customised Second World War insignia with \'gold\' centre Condition: GVF

British Empire (East Africa): Somaliland Camel Corps. A \'Theatre Made\' sand-cast metal cap badge. Circa 1940-1945 The reverse of the badge complete with two unpierced posts as issued This a World War II theatre made item of insignia from \'East Africa\', specifically Kenya Colony. The insignia was sourced by a long time Scottish expatriate who served & resided in Kenya during the 1940\'s-1950\'s Scarce Condition: VF

British Empire (Indian Ocean): Mauritius Regiment. A King\'s Crown \'Theatre Made\' sand-cast brass cap badge, circa 1942-46 The reverse of insignia complete with the two pierced post fittings - one shorter than the other (a/f) and exactly as issued This is a World War II theatre made item of insignia from \'East Africa\', specifically Kenya Colony. The insignia was sourced by a long time Scottish expatriate who served & resided in Kenya during the 1940\'s-1950\'s Mauritius Regiment: During the Second World War an estimated 6185 Mauritians served in locally formed regiments. Prior to 1939, the Mauritius Territorial Force - formed in 1934 - comprised coastal artillery and infantry units. After the outbreak of \'Global War\' in 1939, the Mauritius Territorial Force was expanded, with the infantry comprising two battalions. The infantry of the Mauritius Territorial Force were restyled & renamed the Mauritius Regiment in 1942. Originally the terms of engagement were to be for \'Home Defence\'. However, the 1st Battalion with a strength of 1,000 men subsequently embarked for overseas service and was landed in Diego Suarez, to relieve Imperial Forces who had invaded and seized the island from Vichy France in the 1942 Battle of Madagascar. Shortly after landing the battalion mutinied due to protests at their conditions and the breaking of their guarantee they would not leave Mauritius The Mauritius Regiment suffered the loss of 45 x \'All-Ranks\' personnel who died during the Second World War, with at least one member MR/2629 Pte. H. Khodabocus, recorded as having died in Kenya Colony on 18 August 1945, and who lies buried in a Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery located in Nairobi, Kenya An extremely rare item of Second World War era British Empire insignia Condition: VF

British Empire (Kenya Colony): Kenya Regiment (Territorial). Gilding metal cap badge A large \'Charging Buffalo\' cap badge The reverse slider / shank fitting has been clipped (a/f) A scarce item of insignia One of the \'Charging Buffalo\'s\' foreleg\'s with split (a/f) A scarce variant item of insignia seen without any subsidiary \'Kenya\' plinth below the Charging Buffalo Condition: VF

British Empire (Kenya Colony): Kenya Regiment (Territorial). Pair of (facing) gilding metal collar badges The reverse of both badges complete with loop fittings as issued Condition: GVF

British Empire (Kenya Colony): Kenya Regiment (Territorial). Pair of (facing) gilding metal collar badges The reverse of both badges complete with loop fittings as issued Condition: GVF

British Empire (Kenya Colony): Kenya Regiment (Territorial). Pair of (facing) gilding metal collar badges The reverse of both badges complete with loop fittings as issued Condition: GVF

British Empire (Southern Africa): Rhodesia General Service Corps. A \'Theatre Made\' sand-cast beret / collar badge circa 1940-45 The badge complete with its original loop fittings on reverse as issued This a World War II theatre made item of insignia from \'East Africa\', specifically Kenya Colony. The insignia was sourced by a long time Scottish expatriate who served & resided in Kenya during the 1940\'s-1950\'s Condition: VF

British Empire (West Africa): Royal West African Frontier Force. A \'Theatre Made\' sand-cast brass cap badge circa 1940-1945 Complete with reverse slider / shank, and as issued This a World War II theatre made item of insignia from \'East Africa\', specifically Kenya Colony. The insignia was sourced by a long time Scottish expatriate who served & resided in Kenya during the 1940\'s-1950\'s The 1st (West Africa) Infantry Brigade (Royal West Africa Frontier Force): Was raised in 1940 from infantry battalions of the Royal West African Frontier Force, as the 3rd (Nigerian) Brigade. In this guise it was involved in the East African Campaign against the forces of the Italian Empire in Kenya under the command of Brigadier Gerald Smallwood. Later it was renamed the 23rd (Nigerian) Brigade and was attached to the 1st (African) Division. In February 1941, the 23rd (Nigerian) Brigade took the Italian Somaliland capital of Mogadishu. On 10 March 1941, the Brigade quickly advanced to Degehabur, about 160 km (100 mi) south of Jijiga, and captured the city days later without resistance, before it participated in the reoccupation of British Somaliland later in the year Condition: VF

British Empire Medal (Civil Division). EIIR issue (Kiprotich arap Ndotich) Note: The BEM mounted suspended from a contemporary riband on the original issue brooch pin, and contained in titled Royal Mint case of issue An extraordinary award of the BEM awarded for the \'Mau Mau\' rebellion. The recipient having engaged a gang of terrorists while armed with nothing more than a \'Bow\' and quiver of \'Arrows\' from which two well placed and ultimately lethal aims killed two of the gang members, and scattered the others in fear of their lives. The award was published in the London Gazette on 9 October 1956. The official recommendation as under; Quote \'Kiprotich arap Ndotich and another Forest Guard were returning from work through South Tinderet Forest when they saw five armed Kikuyu coming towards them. As they passed, the two Forest Guards decided to retrace their steps, follow the gang in order to locate their hideout and report it to the Police, but they were seen by the gang who immediately attacked them. Two of the gang attacked Kiprotich\'s companion with swords, felling him to the ground and wounding him seriously about the head and body. When Kiprotich saw his plight he rushed to his help and attacked the gang single handed. Using his bow and arrow he shot the gang leader through the chest killing him on the spot. He then shot another member of the gang through the chest and was too much for the remaining members of the gang who ran off taking their wounded man with them. Forest Guard Kiprotich arap Ndotich acted with courage and determination.\' Unquote Condition: VF

British Empire Medal (Civil Division). GVI first issue (Master Omer Jama) Naming: Officially engraved Unique: A unique Second World War award with published recommendation to an Arab 'Master' of a traditional wooden hulled 'Dhow' - and so rare, and in spite of being published with citation n a 'War Issue' of the London Gazette, the award was overlooked for inclusion in 'Seedie's' registers of Second World War awards to British, Empire and Commonwealth naval and merchant navies Award verification: The B.E.M. was published in the London Gazette issue of, 8 October 1940. The official recommendation (a hardcopy will be included with the medal) was published in the same London Gazette issue, and is here quoted below: QUOTE, "Omer Jama, Master of an Arab Dhow, with his crew, threw overboard Italian armed guards who had been placed in charge of his vessel. He and his crew showed great presence of mind and pluck in ridding themselves, during a sandstorm, of their Italian captors and bringing the Dhow safely to Aden." UNQUOTE The fascist state of Italy declared war on Great Britain on 10 June 1940, with the entire 'Red Sea' region becoming an active theatre of war. All Aden Colony flagged 'Dhows' became targets of the Italian Navy and other Italian forces in the region. With many ships detained in Italian colonial ports, and others seized or sunk on the high seas, Arab mariners plied perilous seas in 1940. Presumably Master Omer Jaba's Dhow had been forcibly detained at an Italian Red Sea port, or intercepted on the Red Sea, on, or soon after 10 June 1940. Whatever the actual circumstances of their detention, the fact that a crew of un-armed local Arab seafarers were subsequently able to; break their detention; throw over-board their armed Italian captors; and brave a voyage to the safety of the British Colony of Aden, is truly remarkable, and reflects collective courage and tenacity of the highest order by the Dhow's crew A unique item of considerable Aden Colony, South Arabia & Red Sea historical interest Condition: Toned GVF

British Empire Medal (Civil Division). GVI issue (Antonio. Vergera.) Note: A most interesting Merchant Navy award to a 'Peruvian' seaman, and veteran of two 'World Wars' , who made the 'South Shields' / 'North Shields' area his British home, and subsequently became a naturalised British subject in 1936 IMPORTANT: The award of the British Empire Medal was included in the New Years Honours List of 1 January 1946, published in the London Gazette of 28 December 1945, and confirmed as award for wartime services during the Second World War to a merchant seaman who at the time was 'Donkeyman and Greaser' aboard the Steam Ship ''Verand'' of the Baltic Trading Company Ltd (Liverpool) Antonio Vergara (sp) was born in Peru, South America on 13 October 1894 - his extant Board of Trade 'Medal Index Card' (availabvle on-line from The National Archives) for his Great War medals confirm his date and place of birth. Post Great-War, Antonio married Florence Potter at South Shields, County Durham, sometime in the last quarter of 1928 - Florence Vegara preceded her husband and died at Tynemouth, Northumberland in 1960 Reference the London Gazette of 7 August 1936, and the list therein of 268 x names of 'Aliens' to whom 'Certificates of Naturalization' were granted by the Secretary of State, it is recorded that Antonio Vergara, a native of Peru, South America, employed as a 'Trimmer and Greaser' and residing at 9 Stephenson Street, North Shields, England, had taken his recorded 'Oath of Allegiance' to become a British subject on 30 June 1936. Of the 268 persons naturalized as British subjects in that listing, there was only a single national from Peru - Antonio Vergara Interestingly the 'Incoming Passenger Lists to the United Kingdom' record passenger Antonio Vergara 'Donkeyman', resident of 49 Tyne Street, North Shields, under the heading 'Distressed British Seaman' who had received passage between Boston, USA, to Liverpool, England, aboard the Cunard White Star Line's steamer S.S. 'Scythia' that docked at Liverpool on 26 September 1938 Antonio, like many thousands of Merchant Seaman, did not claim - and hence did not receive - any campaign medals for his seagoing service during the Second World War, his B.E.M. being the only token of a grateful nation that he received for his services between 1939-45 Antonio Vergara died at Tynemouth, Northumberland, England, sometime during the third quarter of 1973 Provenance: Anderson & Garland Ltd, Newcastle, Northumberland, 8 December 2010, Lot 939 Condition: GVF

British Empire Medal (Civil Division). GVI issue (Herbert C. Downs) A scarce confirmed award in respect of Wartime Service during the Second World War to a seafarer from Barbados who later appears to have settled in Grimsby The award was published in the London Gazette of 9 January 1946. An extract from the Grimsby Evening Telegraph, of 11 January 1946, lists Grimsby Fishermen honoured for their wartime services, and states: ?A coloured man, a native of Barbados, Mr H. C. Downs, aged 61, of 84 Nelson-street, Grimsby, has given continuous service during the war as trimmer, deck-hand or third hand. He has been continuously employed by Sir Thomas Robinson and Son, Ltd. for 25 years and sailed for them during the whole of the 1914-18 war. He was in the Iranian and the Median when they were attacked and damaged by enemy aircraft.?B.E.M. London Gazette 9 January 1946. The riband fitted with the original investiture pin brooch this retaining it\'s hinged pin and casp fitting Sold together with extract from Glendinings Catalogue of 22 September 1993 wherein the above B.E.M. was listed as Lot 21 Condition: GVF

British Empire Medal (Civil Division): EIIR issue (Sefu Hemedi) Sold together with original Royal Mint plush hinged case of issue. This latter with the name of the award in gilt tooled letters on the lid of the case The award of the British Empire Medal (for gallantry) was published in the London Gazette issue of 27 September 1955, with complete citation. The preamble to the published list of gallantry awards (including OBE\'s, GM\'s, MBE\'s & BEM\'s) states; Quote, The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to give orders for the undermentioned appointments to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, for the following awards of the Bar to the George Medal, of the George Medal, and of the British Empire Medal, and for the publication in the London Gazette of the names of those specially shown below as having \' received an expression of Commendation....... Unquote. Specifically, the citation for Sefu Hemedi is quoted below: Quote, Sefu Hemedi, Messenger of Native Authority, Handeni, Tanganyika: ?Sefu Hemedi was sent out to arrest a man who had been on the wanted list for some time for housebreaking and escape from lawful custody and who was known to be a dangerous character. He tracked him down to an isolated hut and called upon the man to come out and give himself up. The man came out armed with a long knife and without hesitation Sefu tackled him and during the course of the struggle received four slashes from the knife which severed the muscle tendons of his left wrist. Despite these wounds he continued his efforts until the criminal was overpowered.? Unquote. Important: From circa 1940, the BEM was awarded for acts of gallantry that did not reach the standard of the George Medal. Typically, the BEM awards for acts of gallantry were frequently published with citations, some detailed and graphic, as is the case of the medal awarded to Sefu Hemedi. It was only in 1958 that a specific silver \'Oakleaf\' emblem was adopted for wear on the riband of the BEM when awarded for gallantry - however, no provision was made to make the \'Oakleaf\' emblem retrospective for wear by those who had bene awarded the BEM for acts of gallantry prior to 1958 The medal is fitted with its original hinged-pin and clasp mounting bar and silk riband, as issued Sold together with original Royal Mint plush hinged case of issue. This latter with the name of the award in gilt tooled letters \'British Empire Medal\' on the lid of the case. The inside upper panel with Royal Mint \'Queens Crown\' logo Handeni was a 5000 square mile district located in the Tanga Province of North East Tanganyika (now Tanzania), with the adminstrative headquarters, or \'Boma\' , located on the old road from Korogwe to Morogoro. The \'Boma\' at Handeni was an old converted German Fort. In 1954, due to fears of spill-over disaffection from neighbouring Kenya Colony (there had been several cross-border incidents) where the Mau Mau Uprising (1952-1960) was in full-swing, the colonial government in Tanganyika, decided to round-up an estimated 200 \'Kikuyu\' tribal families living in the Handeni District for relocation (& surveillance) to the Tamota Estate - a former German owned plantation of 500 Hectares, which by 1954 was abandoned and had reverted to bush. The Kikuyu families relocated to Tamota Estate, remained in detention there for about 18 months, before they were permitted to return to their homes A scarce published colonial gallantry award Condition: Toned about EF

British Empire Medal (Civil). GVI second issue (Abdul Rahman Bin Mohamed) The British Empire Medal awarded to Corporal A. Rahman bin Mohamed, Pulau Bukom Fire Squad, for his gallantry during the destruction of the oil-tanker 'Dromus' at Pulau Bukom on the night of 19-20 August 1951 Extremely Rare: The BEM here offered for published specific 'Brave Conduct' is one of of only 3 x GVI second issue BEM awards - all for the same incident - awarded in Singapore Colony post-1945. Prior awards of the BEM for acts of brave conduct performed in connection with 'War' services, in Singapore Colony were all GVI 'first issue' awards. The only other BEM for 'Brave Conduct' (note a queen Elizabeth issue medal) - to be awarded in Singapore Colony, prior to independence in 1965, was the award made to George KENNEDY, Preventive Officer, H.M. Customs, Singapore (LG 26 November 1957). Apart from the instance of the 3 x BEM's awarded to the Malay firemen, & the only award of the EIIR bravery award referred to, these were the only instances of the BEM for 'Brave Conduct' awarded in Singapore Colony, through to December 1957, in which month the award statutes of the BEM changed insofar as any future awards of the BEM awarded for 'Gallantry' were to be awarded with the addition of 'Silver Oakleaves' on the riband. Post 1958, only 2 x BEM's for 'Gallantry' were awarded in Singapore Colony - and none after 1965 Photograph of Recipient: The Singapore Newspaper 'The Sunday Standard' issue of, 17 May 1953, includes a photograph of Corporal Abdul Rahman being decorated with the B.E.M., which is accessible in microfilm at the National Library of Singapore ref Microfilm Reel NL2303 Award verification: The below following is the official recommendation for brave conduct published in the London Gazette issue of 295 July 1952 Quote, The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to give orders for the undermentioned appointments to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, for the following awards of the George Medal and of the British Empire Medal, and for the publication in the London Gazette of the names of those specially shown below as .having received an expression of Commendation for their brave conduct Awarded the - British. Empire Medal (Civil 'Division): - Baharun bin Mat, Sergeant, Pulau Bukom Security and Fire Squad, (Singapore.) - Abdul Rahman bin Mohamed, Corporal, Pulau Bukom Security and Fire Squad, (Singapore.) - Mohamed Din bin Abdullah, Corporal, Pulau Bukom Security and Fire Squad, (Singapore.) While the motor oil-tanker " Dromus " was loading oil at Pulau Bukom a violent explosion occurred on board which - caused the forepart of the vessel and the wharf to be immediately enveloped in flames. Captain Watkins and Chief Engineer Officer Armstrong ran to the scene and boarded the vessel in an attempt to bring the fire under control and move the ship to a safe distance from the oil Installation. Corporal Abdul .Rahman and Corporal Mohamed Din also helped to extinguish the flames and when the men at the wharf had succeeded in gaining some control of the fire, the two Corporals boarded the "Dromus". They joined the Captain-and Chief-Engineer in trying to put out the fire which had spread to" the forepart of the ship. The Captain and.Corporal Abdul Rahman closed the valves which controlled the flow of oil into the vessel. They then tried in vain to put out the fire by means of extinguishers available on the. " Dromus ". In this task they were helped by the Chief Engineer and Corporal Din. A second explosion occurred which caused the superstructure amidships to burst into flames. The wharf and the sea around also became engulfed in flames and it soon became apparent that very little more could be done. The Captain ordered the others to the stern of the vessel where they cut the after mooring ropes. The " Dromus " and the surrounding sea were a mass of flames but the four men remained on board doing all they could to check the fire. It was after the second explosion that Sergeant Baharun, on board the fire-fighter "Naga", reached the scene of the fire. It seemed that nothing could save the " Dromus ", but Sergeant Baharun, regardless of his own safety, boarded the vessel with a party of his men and directed the hazardous operation of getting the fire under control. Largely owing to his high qualities of leadership, outstanding courage and devotion to duty, the work of Sergeant Baharun's party saved the ship from total loss. Unquote. Deaths: 25 x persons lost their lives in the 'Dromus' Explosion and subsequent fires, and many scores more were injured The London Gazette issue of published the below following awards all awarded for gallantry aboard the oil-tanker 'Dromus': MBE (Civil): x 2 - Captain Henry Gwynn WATKINS, Master, m.s. "Dromus" Anglo Saxon Petroleum Company, (Lampeter, Cardiganshire.) - Kenneth ARMSTRONG, Chief Engineer Officer, m.s. "Dromus", Anglo Saxon Petroleum Company, (Consett, Co. Durham.) BEM (Civil): x 3 - Baharun bin Mat, Sergeant, Pulau Bukom Security and Fire Squad, (Singapore.) - Abdul Rahman bin Mohamed, Corporal, Pulau Bukom Security and Fire Squad, (Singapore.) - Mohamed Din bin Abdullah, Corporal, Pulau Bukom Security and Fire Squad, (Singapore.) An extremely rare example of the British Empire Medal awarded specifically for brave conduct in Singapore Colony in the period 1948-1965 Condition: Edge bruising otherwise VF

British Empire Medal (Military Division). EIIR issue (6531 A/W/O.II. Abdulla Yeslam Saidi, Federal Army.) Naming: Officially impressed, in the correct style for this period of award, and as issued Wounded-in-Action: The Arab recipient is confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action, South Arabia, on, 12 January 1957, when he was struck by a bullet on a night reconnaissance in support of the Royal Air Force Regiment Award verification: The B.E.M. was published in the London Gazette issue of 2 June 1962. Extracts from the long recommendation (a hardcopy will be included with the medal) reference WO373/169 is quoted below: QUOTE, ​​ 'Jan 1957-Dec 1961. Over a long period this NCO has displayed qualities of initiative, bravery and devotion to duty of a quite outstanding order. On many occasions he has had to take responsibility greatly above his rank and has always risen to the challenge in a most exemplary manner. One example of his bravery is given. On the 12th January 1957 in the Ragd Al Kamed area he, then as a Corporal, was detailed with his section as escort to Flight Lieutenant Chorley RAF Regiment on a night reconnaissance patrol. During the night the patrol ran into a strong enemy party and heavy firing began. The enemy fire was of such intensity that the soldiers of the section withdrew but this NCO remained in position, returned fire, and by his sterling example and reactions was instantly able to rally his men into parties and to force the enemy to withdraw. During the engagement he was wounded, his arm being struck by a bullet, but notwithstanding he continued to command his section and give heart to his men until the engagement was broken off by the enemy's withdrawal...' UNQUOTE An extremely scarce issue of the B.E.M. for acts of bravery to an Arab non-commissioned officer of the British sponsored 'Federal Army' Sold together with a photo-copy hard-copy of the original B.E.M. recommendation Condition: VF

British Empire Medal (Military Division). GVI first issue (C.P.O. Gerrit Weeda, R.N.N.A.S.) Important: Chief Petty Officer Gerrit Weeda, was a Dutch national serving with the Royal Netherlands Naval Air Service. In 1940 he avoided capture by the invading German forces, and escaped with his comrades in the R.N.N.A.S. to the United Kingdom - to resume the armed struggle towards the liberation of their homeland and Europe. The trained crews of the R.N.N.A.S. were formed into 320 (Netherlands) Squadron Royal Air Force, and subsequently deployed as an active service squadron with Coastal Command. The award of the B.E.M. is confirmed as an award officially published in a Netherlands authority dated 28 February 1941 - see the below following excellent Netherlands website for details; - www.onderscheidingen.nl.com In addition to the B.E.M. Chief Petty Officer was also (26 August 1941 ) decorated by the Dutch Government in Exile with the award of the Silver medal of the Order of Orange Nassau, the citation of which - in Dutch - is shown below; Quote, Het verrichten vat uitstekende diensten van Juni 1940 tot Januari 1941 en daarna vanaf Maart 1941 als Chef d'equipage bij het 320e Squadron, waarbij hij door zijn gode militaire aanleg, plichtsbetrachting en ervaring, in hoge mate heeft bijgedragen tot het verhoogen van de discipline onder het personeel, wardoor een ordelijke parate eenheid is verkregen Unquote. Netherlands personnel that served with 320 Squadron generally qualified for the below following medals for their services during the Second World War - all of which were un-named as issued; - Netherlands War Commemorative Cros with clasp(s) - UK: 1939-45 Star (Air Crew only) - UK: The Atlantic Star (Air Crew only, clasp 'France & Germany' if eligible) - UK: The France & Germany Star (for aircrew only operational post D-Dy 1944) - UK: Defence Medal - UK: War Medal Additionally Gerrit Weeda would likely have also qualified for a Netherlands Naval Long Service Medal Service papers for Netherlands veterans are extant and available from the Netherlands Ministry of Defence, which source would indicate the medals and awards of the recipient This almost certainly the only officially named medal earned by the recipient A rare award to the Royal Netherlands Naval Air Service Condition: GVF

British Empire Medal (Military) G.VI.R., 1st issue (2754365 Cpl. Thomas Nicholson.) Important: A rare gallantry award to the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Equally important is that this Black Watch 'Jock' was originally recommended for the George Medal by the War Office! B.E.M. was published in the London Gazette 10 November 1944: ?In recognition of gallant conduct in carrying out hazardous work in a very brave manner.? The original recommendation, which appears in both War Office and Air Ministry records, states Quote, ?On May 29th, 1944, a Spitfire IXB aircraft of 401 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force, crash-landed in a field adjacent to R.A.F. Station, Hawkinge, England. The pilot [P/O F. T. Hubbard] had not jettisoned his forty-five gallon petrol droptank and on impact the aircraft immediately burst into flames. Corporal T. Nicholson, Black Watch, and Corporal B. E. C. Aldridge, Middlesex Regiment, both of No. 34 R.H.U., observed this aircraft about to crash-land, both ran to the scene of the burning aircraft. With complete disregard to their personal safety and without hesitation, they extricated the pilot who was conscious but unable to release his safety harness. The aircraft was fully loaded with petrol and ammunition and by their prompt action and total disregard of flames which immediately enveloped the aircraft, Corporal Nicholson and Corporal Aldridge undoubtedly saved the life of the pilot. They displayed the greatest courage and gallantry and their conduct under such circumstances serves as an outstanding inspiration to other personnel and a fine tribute to the good relationship existing between Army and Air Force personnel.? Unquote. Wing Commander K. L. B. Hobson, Commanding No. 126 Wing, recommended both men for the George Medal, while the Officer Commanding, R.A.F. Station, Hawkinge, recommended the award of a Mention in Despatches. A compromise appears to have been arrived at with the award of the B.E.M. to each man, despite further requests by the War Office to the Air Ministry ?that the recommendation for both these men be altered from B.E.M.?s to G.M.?s Sold together with copy of the above recommendation The B.E.M. complete with original issue riband and 'Sterling' medal brooch with it's hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued Condition: VF

British Empire Medal, (Military Division). GVI first issue (7536216 S/Sgt.Guiness G. Lashmar). Important: The award of the British Empire Medal was published in the London Gazette 1 January 1945. ?7536216 S/Sgt. Guiness George Lashmar, Army Dental Corps.?. The recommendation states; Quote, This N.C.O. has been employed as chief clerk to ADDS at Headquarters of a District since 9 August 1940. For the last two years of this period he has been serving as chief clerk to the officer making this recommendation. During the whole period he has shown great devotion to duty, often under very difficult circumstances, particularly during the period when great pressure of work devolved on this department owing to large contingents (?) for priority dental work for the Second Army. It is felt that his services have been of outstanding merit, and that he has willingly and cheerfully carried through a very ? task in a manner that is worthy of the highest commendation Unquote. Note: Curiously the recipient did not live long to enjoy any benefits accruing from his well merited award, as he is recorded as having 'Died' on 7 May 1946. At the time of his death he was described as being a Builders General Foreman and resident at 246 Brackley Road, Beckenham, Kent Guiness George Lashmar was the son of Guiness and Ivy Lashmar. He was born circa 1905, in Lower Holloway, Islington, London. In the second quarter of 1938, he married Miss Winifred Furner in Bromley, Kent Gazetted decorations to members of the Army Dental Corps are scarce on the market The medal is mounted on it's original issue hinged-pin brooch bar as-issued, this now attached for display purposes on a named display board Sold together with hard-copy of the original B.E.M.

British Empire Medal, (Military) G.VI.R., 1st issue (GC.12601 Sgt. Issaka Moshi. W.A.A.) Award verification: The British Empire Medal to Sergeant Issaka Moshi, West African Artillery, is confirmed, per the award notice that was published in the London Gazette issue of, 8 February 1945. The preamble to the awards list states: Quote, CENTRAL CHANCERY OF THE ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD. St. James\'s Palace, S.W.I. 8th February, 1945. The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the British Empire Medal (Military Division), hi recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma and on the Eastern Frontier of India, to the undermentioned..... Unquote. The official recommendation for the British Empire Medal is quoted below: Quote, Since his arrival in ASSAM in November 1943 this NCO has exhibited outstanding enthusiasm and ability in the handling of AOR\'s. His efforts have contributed greatly to the efficiency and high morale of his unit. His example to young soldiers has been of the highest order. Unquote The recommendation chain per the recipient\'s official recommendation for the British Empire Medal shows that it was Lt-General (later Field Marshal) W. J. Slim, General Officer, Commander-in- Chief, Fourteenth Army, that signed the approval for the award In addition to the B.E.M., Sergeant Issaka Moshi, 3rd (West African) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery, West African Artillery, of the 14th West African Anti-Aircraft Brigade, would have additionally been entitled to the below following un-named campaign medals, struck ex Royal Mint: - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp - The Burma Star. No clasp - Defence Medal - War Medal Important: The brilliant services performed by the West African troops during the Burma Campaign, can not be underestimated. No less than two complete West African Divisions served overseas in Burma, vis 81st & 82nd West African Divisions, from which 3 x battalions, of the Nigeria Regiment, vis: 6th Battalion Nigeria Regiment (66 and 39 Columns); 7th Battalion, Nigeria Regiment (29 and 35 Columns) and 12th Battalion Nigeria Regiment (12 and 43 Columns) served served as \'Chindits\' with Special Force in 1944, during \'Operation Thursday\' (Second Chindit Expedition) A rare seen, and highly desirable Burma Theatre British Empire Medal to a West African N.C.O. \'Gunner\' from the Gold Coat (now Ghana) who served with the hard fighting 81st West African Division of the 14th Army Some contacting from the campaign stars to the rim of the BEM, affecting the recipients forename, which is however all legible Condition: VF

British Empire: Burma Police. A die-struck King\'s Crown white-metal cap badge (circa 1937-1947) The badge in white metal, complete with its two loop fittings as issued This type of badge was introduced - only for wear by the \'Civil\' police forces - after Burma became independent from British India in 1937 A choice example, with bright crisp frosted appearance \'Burma Police\' title scroll Condition: EF

British Empire: Burma Police. A gilding metal \'Warrant Number\' other-ranks breast badge. Circa 1912-1947 The insignia comprises a badge in Burmese numeric script. The reverse complete with its two loop fittings as issued, this and attached to a piece of red fabric backing Worn in period circa 1912-1947 Indian, Gurkha and Burmese police other-ranks, wore their \'Warrant Numbers\' as breast badges on their police tunics. On the right breast above the pocket, they wore their warrant number in Burmese numerals, while on the left breast above the pocket and above any medal ribbons they wore their \'Warrant Number\' in English numerals Condition: GVF

British Empire: Ceylon Colony. Great War 1914-1918, 'Tribute Medal'. Silver Dimension: Approx 36mm Weight: Approx 35g Suspension: With silver ring suspension Obverse: A reclining lion with palm tree in background, with below 'Ceylon' Reverse: A laurel and oakleaves wreath with bow ties. In centre the legend 'Victory 1919' on two lines During the Great War, Ceylon Colony, provided a huge source of materials and supplies to the imperial war effort, not least the provision of rubber and tea. Additionally the Colonial Government authorised the raising of three contingents to be delopyed overseas on active service; two in 1914, and the other in 1917 The below following is quoted form the article by Sri Lankan military historian Sergei DeSilva-Ranasinghe, that was published in the Sri Lankan 'Sunday Times' issue of 4 November 2014; Quote, The first contingent to head overseas was the Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps (CPRC), the CDF's second most prominent unit. The unit, composed chiefly of British planters, formed an overseas contingent on September 3, 1914 of eight officers and 221 other ranks led by Major John Hall-Brown. On October 27, 1914 the force was shipped from Ceylon on the SS 'Worcestershire' to Port Said, Egypt. While in Egypt, the unit was soon attached to the 1st Battalion Wellington Regiment as a part of the Australia and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) and deployed at Khubri and Port Tewfik as garrison troops in defence of the Suez Canal area until March 1915 In April 1915, while ANZAC troops were re-organised in Egypt for the amphibious invasion of mainland Turkey, over 100 members of the CPRC overseas contingent were given officer commissions in the British and British-Indian Army. Subsequently, the remaining segment of the CPRC, somewhere between 80-129 troops, was attached to the 1st ANZAC Corps as a bodyguard and escort to staff at Corps Headquarters including Lieutenant General William Birdwood, later Sir William Birdwood, its General Officer Commanding From this point on they were referred to as the 'bodyguard'. Birdwood fondly described the CPRC: "I have an excellent guard of Ceylon Planters who are such a nice lot of fellows." The CPRC contingent landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula between April 25 and May 1, 1915 at the Ari Burnu beach-head, later known as Anzac Cove. The CPRC stayed for the duration of the campaign until the beachhead was evacuated in November 1915. To date, records indicate that three CPRC bodyguards were killed at Anzac Cove Following the Gallipoli campaign the CPRC overseas contingent was disbanded and nearly all the CPRC bodyguards were again given officer commissions and absorbed into the British Army and its auxiliary formations. The CPRC overseas contingent sustained heavy losses throughout the First World War with five out of the eight officers and 69 out of the 221 other ranks killed Also in 1914, following the departure of the CPRC contingent, Captain P.H. Milward led another small force of Ceylon volunteers - between 76-100 troops for overseas service - composed of British mercantile and planting elite affiliated with the CMR and CPRC. The 'Milward Contingent' embarked from Ceylon on the SS 'Derbyshire' on November 18, 1914 The next contingent to follow was the mainly Ceylonese composed Ceylon Sanitary Company (Cey. San. Coy.), led by Major F.N. Holden. The company-sized unit was attached to the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) in Mesopotamia from about July 1917 until 1919. After the war some of the Ceylonese soldiers deployed permanently settled in Iraq Accordingly, by 1917 the Times of Ceylon estimated that 1,250 Ceylon volunteers had enlisted for overseas service. At least 351 Ceylon volunteers signed up while in England and another 438 enlisted on their own account. In addition, the 'Times Fund' facilitated the expenses for 156 Ceylon volunteers to enlist overseas. From the various available nominal rolls of honour consulted it appears there were minor concentrations of Ceylon volunteers in the RAMC (apart from the Cey. San. Coy.), Kings Royal Rifle Corps (KRRC), Middlesex Regiment, Coldstream Guards, Royal Fusiliers, Royal Garrison Artillery (RGA) and the Royal Engineers, Inland Water Transport It also appears that the Passage Fund facilitated the overseas transfer of a significant percentage of Ceylonese volunteers. Clearly, the vast bulk of Ceylonese volunteers who enlisted were from Christian backgrounds. Furthermore, according to statistics of the selected colleges analysed in Table 1: 'Ethnic Composition of Ceylon Volunteers', Ceylonese volunteers amounted to 71% or 235. Although, they were less than 1% of Ceylon's population at the time, Burghers accounted for 56% or 186 of Ceylonese volunteers. The majority ethnic group in Ceylon, the Sinhalese, amounted to about 12% or 41; while the minority Ceylon Tamils, alongside Malays and Colombo Chetties, equalled around 3% or 8. Many of these volunteers served and fought in the most gruesome battles and campaigns of the First World War, and recorded their extraordinary experiences in letters and memoirs Unquote. A rare British Empire colonial 'Tribute Medal' Condition: Toned GVF

British Empire: Colonial Police Service, a senior officers GVI era (1937-1952) set of 10 silver or silver-plated (not hallmarked) Colonial Police Service buttons The buttons all retaining their original loop fittings, and makers marks 'Hobson & Sons' Condition: GVF

British Empire: Overseas Nursing Association. Cape Badge. Silver. With dated integral brooch bar \'1911\' Quote (Exeter and Plymouth Gazette issue of 14 August 1929 ); 'The Overseas Nursing Association is advertising for girls "who can rough it and dispense with the paint and powder." Unquote. Width: Approx 33mm Height: Approx 43mm (58mm incl integral brooch bar) Weight: Approx 28g Obverse: In centre a representation of a seated Britania with 'Union' shield and a 'Trident', surrounded by legend 'Overseas Nursing Association 1896' The insignia retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings on reverse of bar Important: The number in raised relief charcters on the bar refers to the unique enrolled number of the respective nurse, who was engaged by the Overseas Nursing Association. Provision was further extended for long service clasps for periods of 10 years to be issued for wear with the insignia, at which time the ring suspension was customised and a blue riband worn on which the further service clasps were fitted The origins of the association lie with A Colonial Nursing Association was formed by Lady Mabel Piggott, wife of the procureur and advocate-general of Mauritius (an Indian Ocean Colony), who made a proposal to the Colonial Office that an association should be formed in England to help British communities in the Empire and protectoriates provide themselves with trained nurses. At that time, in many, if not most, of the isoloated colonies, skilled nursing was either unknown, or virtually unobtainable, with British, settlers, officialvials and their families suffering severely as a consequence. British colonial doctors were similarly handicapped in their work, by the absence of trained nurses. Joseph Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, took a personal interest in the proposal, and the following year the Colonial Nursing Association (renamed in 1919 the Overseas Nursing Association) came into being, and the first British nurse to be selected by the association sailed for Mauritius early in 1896 The association, a voluntary body, was head-quartered in London to select nurses as required and initially to meet all costs. A fund-raising committee was then formed to provide for salaries, uniforms and travel expenses. Subsequently the colonies were to take over these costs. Initially conceived as a source of nursing supply to British settlers, the provision and supply of British nurses was extended to indigenous populations in conjunction with their respective Medical Services, for example as recent as 1959, the association was providing nurses to Assam, India. By 1910 some 521 nurses had been sent overseas and in 1918 nurses also began going to the Dominions. By 1929 some 2,532 nurses had been recruited The Bodleian Library, Oxford, England, holds the official records (including service records of the British nurses recruited) of the Overseas Nursing Association The listing of overseas colonies and territories that the Overseas Nursing Association provided trained nurses too was extensive, and is a veritable roll-call of the Brtish Empire, and later British Commonwealth of Nations Condition: Toned EF

British Fire Services Association. Bronze 10 years long service medal. Officially numbered & named (B290 Albert J. Portal) The medal retaining its original riband, this fitted with a hinged pin and clasp mounting bar, as issued Sold together with a companion miniature medal. This this fitted with a hinged pin and clasp mounting bar, as issued Important: A fire service medal of, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, interest Albert John Portal, second son of Daniel Portal (Chargehand R.A.F. Civil Aviation) and Margaret Portal (nee Young) was a native of Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, where he was born on, 6 July 1927. The 1939 National Register for England & Wales records Albert, described as 'at school', and residing with his parents and elder brother, Bernard Portal, residing at the family home located at, 24 Portland Street, Newport. Albert married Joyce M. Walsh, at Newport, sometime during the second quarter of 1949. In addition to his work as a 'Fireman', Albert held an officers commission as a Lieutenant in the Royal Navy's 'Sea Cadet Corps' (issues of the The Navy List refer). Albert John Portal, of 33 The Uplands, Rogerstone, Newport, Wales, is recorded as having died on, 30 July 2014 Condition: EF

British Fire Services Association: Long and Efficient Service Medal. Silver. Numbered '1119' (E. A. Marshall) The silk medal riband fitted with mounting bar, that retains it's original hinged pin and clasp fittings, as issued Note: The British Fire Services Association was established in 1949, and issued Long Service Medals in silver (20 years) & bronze (10 years) to eligible Firemen 'All-Ranks' who met the qualifying criteria. Important: Contrary to misinformation, not all Fire Brigades, were covered / included by the national Warrant and Award Criteria of the 'Fire Brigades Long Service And Good Conduct Medal', that was gazetted and introduced into the official British 'Order of Precedence' in 1954. Since 1954, the 'BFSA', still awards their long service medals - albeit in greatly reduced numbers - to those Firemen who are members of Fire Brigades not included / covered by the scope of the Warrant of the 'Fire Brigades Long Service And Good Conduct Medal' The BFSA archives maintain a register of all long service medals awarded by the various Fire Brigade Associations A fairly scarce post 1954,'First Type' medal Condition: EF

British Fires Services Association. Silver 20 years long service medal with \'B.F.S.A. Twenty Years\' bar. Officially named (1395 C. Harris) The medal retaining it's original silk riband, this fitted with a hinged pin and clasp mounting bar, as issued The medal with makers marks 'AF' for Arthur Fenwick together with silver assay hallmarks on the reverse. The silver hallmark for Birmingham with letter 'Q' for year 1965 Condition: EF

British Foreign Sailors Society: The Nelson Centenary Memorial Fund Medal. Commemorating a hundred years since the Battle of Trafalgar 1805-1905 Authority of issue: British Foreign Sailors Society Metal: Copper Dimensions: 33.55mm (L) & (32.5mm (W) Suspension: Small fixed ring suspender with loose copper ring Obverse: A four pointed decorative 'Star', with pepiction of the port side of Lord Horatio Nelson's flag-ship at Trafalgar, H.M.S. Victory, with the word "Victory below' and the date '1905' beneath Reverse: Central inscription 'Copper from Nelson's Ships' and below the cypher E.R.VII. This surrounded by the legend 'British Foreign Sailors Society' In 1905, the British & Foreign Sailor's Society created a programme of events for the commemoration of the 'Nelson Centennial'. A fund was set up known as The Nelson Centenary Memorial Fund" and the King-Emperor, Edward VII, who was patron of the society, allowed or his cypher E.R. VII, to adorn the medals. The subscribers to the fund and members of the public were able to acquire medals and badges, among other items, for appropriate donations A scarce opportunity to obtain a medal, made from the metals of the warships of 'Nelson's Navy Condition: GVF

British Guiana Militia: King\'s Crown gilding metal cap badge As worn circa 1902-1952 The badge with loop fittings removed & fitted with contemporary replacement broad brass slider, for wear on 'Pagri' helmet cloth Provenance: Formerly the property of Bertie Pelham Bayley, who was latterly a Captain in the British Guiana Militia and had the distinction of being decorated with the M.B.E. (Military)in 1935, and being one of the first athletes from British Guiana to participate in the inaugural Commonwealth Games (then called The British Empire Games) held at Hamilton, Manitoba, Canada, in 1930, and where he was a 'Bronze Medallist' , as a rower in the 'Coxed Four's' event, and whose M.B.E. and shooting medal we have listed for sale elsewhere on the site, see code British Guiana Militia: British Imperial (British Army) and Colonial Forces (West Indies Regiment) withdrew their presence in British Guiana in 1890, and in 1891 the British Guiana Militia was established in their place. The British Guaina Militia was originally drawn from amongst British nationals resident in British Guiana per specified criteria , that included that all applicants were; male, to be 18-45 years old, had to own 3 acres of land or more, or to live in a house with an annual rent of $96.00, or be a tenant for 3 years or more of 6 acres of land, or receive an income/salary of $350.00 or more. Only the afore mentioned men were eligible to join the British Guiana Militia Ordinance No. 12 of 1891 provided for an Active Force and a Reserve. The Active Force consisted of a Company of Artillery and a Battalion of Infantry composed of seven companies. Eve Leary, Georgetown was the location of one Company of Artillery and three companies of Infantry. No.4 Company of Infantry was situated in the Eastern Division of Demerara. No.5 Company of Infantry could be found in the Western Division of Demerara. No.6 Company of Infantry was located in the county of Essequibo According to the British Guiana Report on the Militia for 1935, the cost of the British Guiana Militia including the Band was $24,225.00 by 1935. The colonial government was the source of this funding. The machine guns and Infantry Companies cost $8,444 while the Band cost $15,781. The cost of the Militia in 1936 surpassed that of 1935. The government expended $28,406.00 in 1936 In the 1920s the Militia was re-armed with Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Rifle MK 111 and the new, short Rifle. These Rifles superseded the M.L.E. Rifles which had been in use for 20 years. In the 1930s the British Guiana Militia possessed a cache of Vickers Machine Guns, Lewis guns, and revolvers. All, of the weapons were imported from Britain According to the Report on the British Guiana Militia for 1933, the Queen’s College Cadet Platoon was formed on 20 June 1933 and was attached to the British Guiana Militia. It comprised 2 officers and 30 cadets. A rare item of early British Empire insignia, the more so with impeccable provenance Condition: About VF

British India: 1st Battalion, Great Indian Peninsula Railway Volunteers. Shooting Competition Badge (Coy Challenge Cup 1915, “A” Coy, Volunteer W.G. Wright) Metal: Silver. With makers mark and 'S.S.' Sterling Silver hallmark on reverse Dimension: 40 x 40mm Fittings: Complete with integral issue fittings comprising long hinged pin and clasp to reverse as prescribed for wear on the uniform tunic sleeve of volunteers Weight: Approximately 14g Important: This award is not recorded in Puddester's reference 'Medals of British India series Volume V 'Rifle Association and Shooting Medals of the Raj' (2017)' William George Wright, son of John Alexander Wright & was born circa 1892. William was employed by the Great Indian Peninsula Railway Company, and in 1913 held the appointment of 'Guard' with the GIPR, in which year he married Eileen Maud Lewis, at Christ Church, Byculla, Bombay, in which suburb both of the betrothed were then residing. Away from his daily work, William also served as volunteer with 'A' Company, 1st Battalion Great Indian Peninsula Railway Volunteers, which volunteer unit had its Headquarters centred at, Parel, Bombay. William gained further promotion with the GIPR, and in 1922 was holding the position of Assistant Station Master located at Kalyan, Bombay. Sadly, William died of ill-health at, Kalyan, Bombay, on 2 February 1922, and was buried the very next day at the Christian cemetery located at Sewree (or Sewri) Bombay, India Condition: GVF

British India: 2nd Battalion Great Indian Peninsula Railway Regiment. Best Shot Competition Medal (Agent’s L.G. Cup 1927, Winners 2nd Battn., Pte M. J. L. Ford) Metal: Silver. With makers marks 'C.K.C. & S.' Suspension: Integral fixed loop with loose ring Dimension: Approximately 40 x 30mm Weight: Approximately 18g Note: The medal was a Best Shot medal for the recipient prowess with the 'Lewis Gun' machine-gun & winning the 'Agents Lewis Gun Cup' in 1927 The maker of the medal C.K.C. & Son, (C Krishniah Chetty & Sons) were and remain in 2021 - the premier Jewellery & Gems retailers in Central and Southern India. During the era of British India, CKC were court jewellers to His Highness The Maharaja of Mysore, The Nizam of Hyderabad, The Maharaja of Travancore and over 20 royal kingdoms of South and Central India Important: This medal is not recorded in Puddester's reference: Medals of British India series Volume V 'Rifle Association and Shooting Medals of the Raj' (2017) The recipient was Maurice John Lawrence Ford, son of John (a Sergeant serving in the Suffolk Regiment) and Esther Ford (nee Lawrence), was an 'Indian Born' British national, who was born at Karachi, Sind Province, Bombay Presidency of British India (now in Pakistan), where he was born on 26 September 1902. Like his father who served as a Military Instructor and later employee of the Great Indian Peninsula Railway Regiment, Maurice, whose family domiciled in India, was subsequently employed by the Great Indian Peninsula Railway Company. As an employee of the GIPR, Maurice was also a member of the 2nd Battalion Great Indian Peninsula Railway Regiment, which battalion had its Headquarters at Jhansi. At the time of his marriage, at Jhansi, India, on 18 April 1927, when Maurice (24) wed Dorothy Gladys King (20), he was described as employed as a 'Guard G.P.P.R.'. At the time of his death that took place in London on 19 January 1975, Maurice had been residing at 'Ashmead', 201 Cortis Road, Putney, London SW15 Condition: Toned GVF

British India: 2nd Punjab (Simla) Volunteer Rifle Corps (1881-1901). Helmet plate An 'Other Ranks' die stamped 1878 pattern helmet plate, comprising brass crowned star, laurels and central circular strap, 'Punjab Rifle Volunteers' enclosing '2', with two applied scrolls, 'Simla' above and below - the units motto 'In Defence' The badge complete with reverse loop fittings as issued The origins of the 2nd Punjab (Simla) Volunteer Rifle Corps date back to the original raising of the unit on 2 May 1861. In 1904 the unit was renamed the Simla Volunteer Rifles. On 1 April 1917 they became the 4th Simla Rifles then in 1920 they were re-designated Simla Rifles. A number of cadet units were attached to the Simla Rifles Simla, located in the Himalaya foothills, annually became the 'Summer Capital' of the British Raj, at which time the offices - and civil servants - of government migrated for several months during the 'Hot Weather' on the plains A similar badge - albeit described as 'blackened brass' - is held in the the Field Marshal John Chapple Collection held by The National Army Museum, see below link: https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=2013-10-20-84-75 Rare Condition: GVF

British India: 4th Simla Rifles Indian Defence Force. Rifle Competition Medal. Silver Metal: Silver. Un-marked Suspension: Integral loop Dimension: Approximately 45 x 33mm Weight: Approximately 24g Important: A medal of similar design - but different die struck inscription - is recorded in Puddester's reference 'Medals of British India series Volume V 'Rifle Association and Shooting Medals of the Raj' (2017)', but is not illustrated and is described therein as being 4th Simla Rifles I.A.F. (sic), which latter appears to have been the descendent medal type awarded to the Auxiliary Force India that came into being 1920 and existed through to 1947 in which latter year the Auxiliary Force India was disbanded The medal here offered is an award from the era circa 1917-1920, which was the limited period of existence of the Indian Defence Force Extremely Rare Condition: About EF

British India: ?Oudh and Rohilkand Railway Battalion? (Auxiliary Force India). Gilt metal die-struck cap badge Reverse retaining the original copper loops/lugs fittings A rare item of insignia Condition: EF

British India: Ajmer-Merwara Police Force (Rajasthan). King\'s Crown die-struck gilding metal cap badge. Circa 1911-1936 With \'GRJ\' cypher in centre - a GV era item of insignia The insignia complete with both loop fittings on reverse Condition: GVF

British India: All India Hockey Tournament 1910. Bronze medal (U.S. Naylor Indian Police) Important: Major Urmstone Shaw Naylor, 2nd in command of 6th Battalion Royal Irish Regiment (late 13th Battalion Durham Light Infantry & Indian Police Service) was \'Killed-in-Action\' on the \'Somme\', commanding a charge, of the 6/Royal Irish across open ground, on which occasion his battalion were led into battle by the regimental pipers of the Royal Irish Metal: Bronze Dimension: Approximately 35mm Suspension: Integral fixed eye with loose ring Weight: Approximately 18g Obverse: Map of undivided British India (pre 1947) with raised \'Himalayas\' mountain range and the great rivers of the Indian Subcontinent. With single name place \'Allahabad\' (home of the Indian National Hockey Association) Reverse: Laurel wreath and words \'Won By\', with engraved date 1910 and U.S. Naylor, Indian Police The medal is of the standard Indian National Hockey Association type - and an early recorded issue to a British recipient Note: The image of the recipient in Police Uniform is not included in the sale, and is only attached for reference purpose. The \'Malvern School\' website (google) it has a splendid portrait of the recipient, and links to his service documents A most researchable medal recipient Condition: GVF

British India: Army Rifle Association, India, 1921. Large prize medal. Bronze (C66 impressed on rim) A massive & most impressive 'Best Shot' Medal Metal: Bronze Dimension: Approximately 55mm Weight: Approximately 83g Maker: Pinches of London The Army Rifles Association, India, conducted and promoted a rifle shooting throughout British India, with a number of annual national and regional competitions that were open to 'All Ranks & Races', both individuals and teams drawn from amongst the Indian Army, the British Army in India and the volunteers from the Auxiliary Force India (A.F.I.) & Indian Territorial Force (I.T.F.) The Army Rifle Association, India, established in 1921 had its origins in the North Indian Rifle Association (1863-1886) that had been instituted in 1863, and which in 1886 had been restyled the Bengal Presidency Rifle Association (1886-1921) Important: Only the 'massive' Army Rifle Association Medal is offered in this sale - the image showing the 2 x medals, is for comparison / reference only Condition: GVF

British India: Army Rifle Association, India, 1921. Regular size prize medal. Bronze Metal: Bronze Dimension: Approximately 35mm Weight: Approximately 20g Maker: Pinches of London The Army Rifles Association, India, conducted and promoted a rifle shooting throughout British India, with a number of annual national and regional competitions that were open to 'All Ranks & Races', both individuals and teams drawn from amongst the Indian Army, the British Army in India and the volunteers from the Auxiliary Force India (A.F.I.) & Indian Territorial Force (I.T.F.) Condition: About VF

British India: Army Rifle Association, India, 1921. Regular size prize medal. Bronze Metal: Bronze Dimension: Approximately 35mm Maker: Pinches of London The Army Rifles Association, India, conducted and promoted a rifle shooting throughout British India, with a number of annual national and regional competitions that were open to \'All Ranks & Races\', both individuals and teams drawn from amongst the Indian Army, the British Army in India and the volunteers from the Auxiliary Force India (A.F.I.) & Indian Territorial Force (I.T.F.) Condition: GVF

British India: Army Rifle Association, India, 1921. Regular size prize medal. Silver (Attributed to 2nd Gurkha Rifles) Metal: Silver Suspension: Pierced & fitted with small loose ring and larger silver jump rings for riband hanger Riband: Fitted with the silk regimental riband of the 2nd Gurkha Rifles (Sirmoor Rifles) Dimension: Approximately 35mm Weight: Approximately 23g Maker: Pinches of London The Army Rifles Association, India, conducted and promoted a rifle shooting throughout British India, with a number of annual national and regional competitions that were open to 'All Ranks & Races', both individuals and teams drawn from amongst the Indian Army, the British Army in India and the volunteers from the Auxiliary Force India (A.F.I.) & Indian Territorial Force (I.T.F.) This an award awarded to and worn by a member of the 2nd Gurkha Rifles - the medal fitted with the regimental riband of 2 GR Condition: GVF

British India: Army Sports Council Board, India. Secunderabad Garrison Athletic Association. Silver medal (Capt S. P. Williams, A.S.C.B.) Important: Recipient was later Lieutenant-Colonel Stanley Price Williams, C.I.E., Indian Army, late Officer Commanding 2nd Battalion 14th Punjab Regiment - and a famous officer of the 'Frontier Scouts', having served variously with the Zhob Militia (Captain, 1921-1924), and later as Officer Commanding, the South Waziristan Scouts (Major, 1924-1928), for which latter services he was appointed a Companion of the Order of the British Empire Note: While we are below providing a providing a brief summary of this renowned officer of Frontier Scouts, we would refer clients to the reference 'The Frontier Scouts' (Charles Chenevix Trench, 1985), which is liberally peppered with anecdotes pertaining to this officer, and in particular a very detailed profile on pages 56-57. The recipients son, Neville Glynn Williams, like his father before him, also served with the 2nd Battalion 14th Punjab Regiment, and later South Waziristan Scouts (earning a scarce Military Cross with the SWS for Waziristan 1941), was, sadly, 'Killed-in-Action' in Burma, 1945 Dimension: Approx 38mm Weight: Approx 33g (inc riband) Suspension: Loop and ring Obverse: Raised laurel wreath. With abbreviated raised letters 'A.S.C.B.' above, and below 'India' Reverse: Circular legend in raised die struck letters 'Secunderabad Garrison' above and 'Athletic Association' below. In centre engraved recipient details on 3 x lines 'Capt S. P. Williams, A.S.C.B' Stanley Price Williams, son of Amos Williams (Timber Merchant) and Annie Williams, was a native of Hay, Breconshire, Wales, where he was born on, 18 June 1885. Stanley Williams was first commissioned on 16 August 1905, and was posted to the 51st Sikhs (Frontier Force), an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. On 16 October 1913, holding the rank of Captain, he married Winifred Maude De Lourtez Young, at Karachi, Bombay Presidency, India. During the Great War, 51st Sikhs remained in India, and did not proceed overseas. The regiment did however provide drafts to linked 'Piffer' battalions serving with the Indian Expeditionary Forces in France and Mesopotamia. Later during the War, the battalion saw considerable active service on the North West Frontier of India, Stanley deploying to the 'Frontier' 1917-1918, where he fought during the Mahsud campaign, 2 March to 10 August 1917, and later during the 'Marris' campaign 18 February to 8 April 1918, and for which services he received a British War Medal and Interallied Victory Medal. In 1921, 51st Sikhs were restyled 1st Battalion (Prince of Wales's Own Sikhs) 12th Frontier Force Regiment. During the inter-war years, Stanley served on attachment for more than seven years with the elite 'Frontier Scouts' units, firstly the Zhob Militia (1921-1924), and latterly the South Waziristan Scouts 1924-1928. Awarded a Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire, or C.I.E., per the London Gazette issue of 3 June 1930. Appointed a Lieutenant-Colonel on 4 December 1930, on the same date he was posted Officer Commanding, or 'Commandant' of 2nd Battalion 14th Punjab Regiment, with which battalion he continued to serve with until his retirement from the Indian Army on 4 June 1935. During the Second World War, Stanley, served as an Officer in the Royal Air Force and later the British Army. Lieutenant-Colonel Stanley Price Williams, C.I.E., is recorded as having died at England, on 29 October 1977 (his wife Winifred had preceded him in 1976) Note: The recipients only son, Major Neville Glynn Williams, M.C., 14th Punjab Regiment, was 'Killed-in-Action', Burma, on 23 March 1945. At the time of his death he was 30 years of age, and left a widow Geraldine Mary Williams (nee Campbell), whom he had married at Calcutta in 1941 Condition: Edge bruise otherwise GVF

British India: Assam Rifles. Blackened brass cap badge. Circa 1920--1945 The reverse of the badge complete with 2 x original loop fittings, as issued The AR referred to as the \"Sentinels of the North East\" is the oldest paramilitary force in India. It was raised in 1835 as the Cachar Levy, a militia to protect tea gardens and the fertile plains of Assam against unruly hill-tribes. Its scope increased with the expansion of the \'British Raj\' in Northeast India, and it was used continuously to counter insurgencies in the region. The force was redesignated as Assam Frontier Police in 1883, Assam Military Police in 1891, and East Bengal and Assam Military Police in 1913. It got its present name in 1917 Prior to the independence of India, in 1947, the cap badge comprised crossed \'Kukri\'s\' - a bow to the largely \'Gurkha\' ethnicity of the units recruits - with a subsidiary title scroll \'Assam Rifles\'. After independence the cap badges of Assam Rifles were modified to incorporate \'Asoka\'s Lion\' emblem on top of the crossed Kukri\'s, and retaining the subsidiary tile \'Assam Rifles\' Condition: GVF

British India: Assam Valley Light Horse (Auxiliary Force India). Lot comprising cap badges (1st and 2nd pattern) & shoulder title Comprising: 1). Cap badge: Approximately (W)45mm x (H)32mm. 1st pattern. King's Crown & AVLH monogram. White Metal / SP. With 3 x loops to reverse as issued 2). Cap badge: Approximately (W)42mm x (H)40mm. 2nd pattern. Cap Star bi-metal in 2 x parts. With 2 x copper loops to reverse as issued 3). Shoulder title: Approximately (W)46mm x (H)12mm. White metal with 2 x W/M loops to reverse as issued The Assam Valley Light Horse, had its origins in the Assam Volunteer Cavalry, which was the first Volunteer regiment to be raised in Assam, in 1865. On, 6 November 1891, several of the Assam local volunteer corps, were amalgamated, viz Sibsagar Mounted Rifles, Lakhimpur Mounted Rifles; Darrang Mounted Rifles; Nowgong Mounted Rifles and Gauhati Rifles , to form the Assam Valley Mounted Rifles. The Assam Valley Mounted rifles only existed in that name, for just over 4 years and 10 months, before it was restyled the Assam Valley Light Horse, on 25 September 1896. On establishment as Assam Valley Light Horse, comprised 6 x troops, which by 1896, mustered 360 x 'All Ranks'. The regiment had its Headquarters located at Dibrugarh, with detachments at; Sibsagar, Jorhat, Salona and Tezpur. Condition: GVF

British India: Bengal-Punjab Rifle Association (B.P.R.A.). Shooting Competition Badge (Army v. Volunteers, Meerut 1900) Metal: Silver. With London, England, hallmarks for 1900, together with makers mark Dimension: 39 x 36mm Fittings: Complete with integral issue fittings comprising long hinged pin and clasp to reverse as prescribed for wear on the uniform tunic sleeve of volunteers Weight: Approximately 8g The annual Bengal-Punjab Rifle Association competition meet, was held in the cold weather season, was the premier 'Rifle Shooting Competition' held in India. Various trophies and medals were competed for, by and amongst 'All Ranks' & 'All Races' of the British Army in India, the Indian Army & the various domiciled Volunteer units. Competition was keen, and winning 'Best Shots' were well rewarded. The 1900 Competition was especially noteworthy as it was during that meeting it was announced that the Indian Army and the Volunteers were to be equipped with the new .303 rifle, to replace the Martini-Henry rifles until then used by the Indian Army and Volunteers Condition: About GVF

British India: Bombay Contingent (Auxiliary Force India). Regimental Medal. Silver Metal: Silver. Un-marked Dimension: Approximately 45mm Weight: Approximately 39g Regimental prize medal awarded in period 1920-1947, to units of the generic 'Bombay Contingent'. The Bombay Contingent was established in 1920, with the creation of the Auxiliary Force India. The Bombay Contingent comprised four former Indian Defence Force / Volunteer units, viz Bombay Light Patrol, Bombay Coast Battery Royal Artillery, No 3 (Bombay) Fortress Company Royal Engineers and the Bombay Battalion - all four units having their respective badges displayed on the 'Bombay Contingent' shield crest The units of the Bombay Contingent were stood down / disbanded in 1947 Condition: GVF

British India: Bombay Contingent (Bombay Light Patrol, A.F.(I.), Shooting Comp., 1936-37, Winner, Pte H.M. Muir) Metal: Silver. Un-marked Dimension: Approximately 45mm Weight:Approximately 39g The medal is not recorded in Puddester's reference: Medals of British India series Volume V 'Rifle Association and Shooting Medals of the Raj' (2017) The recipient was Henry Menzies Muir (1902-1967), was a native of Bridgeton, Glasgow, Scotland, where he was born in 1902. Henry was a long term Scottish expatriate resident of Bombay, where he was employed as an 'Accountant', between circa 1926-1955. During his residence in Bombay he was an active member of the Auxiliary Force India and served with the 'Bombay Light Patrol' - the descendent unit of the former 'Bombay Light Horse', which was one of several local Bombay volunteer units - and the only 'Cavalry' unit therein - that collectively comprised the 'Bombay Contingent, Auxiliary Force India. At the time of his death, Henry is recorded as having been residing at the Victoria Club, Beresford Street, St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands, where he died on 19 November 1967 Condition: GVF

British India: Bombay Light Horse. 2 x large blackened brass regimental button (1902-1917) Reverse of buttons with makers marks 'Firmin & Sons Ld. London' and each retaining the original shank fittings Provenance: Formerly an article of uniform worn by Master Mariner, Captain David Liddell Livingston, of the British India Steamship Navigation Company, a long term resident of the great port cities of Bombay & Karachi, who when not sailing the Indian Ocean, served variously as a volunteer with; Bombay Light Horse, Lumsden's Horse (South African War) and the Sind Volunteer Rifles. Medals and other uniform buttons belonging to Captain Livingston are being offered separately in several separate listings on the website With its origins dating to its raising in Bombay, India, in 1885, as the 'Bombay Mounted Rifles', the regiment was re-styled Bombay Light Horse in 1887. With the creation of the Indian Defence Force in April 1917, the regiment was then restyled 4th Bombay Light Horse Condition: VF

British India: British India Steamship Navigation Company: Lot of 6 x various brass uniform buttons Reverse of buttons with each retaining the original shank fittings, of which 5 x buttons have various makers marks including; Fleur de Lys logo & Harman & Co Calcutta; 'Firmin's Ld. London & B'ham' & 'J. R. Gaunt & Son Ltd. London Engd Provenance: Formerly an article of uniform worn by Master Mariner, Captain David Liddell Livingston, of the British India Steamship Navigation Company, a long term resident of the great port cities of Bombay & Karachi, who when not sailing the Indian Ocean, served variously as a volunteer with; Bombay Light Horse, Lumsden's Horse (South African War) and the Sind Volunteer Rifles. Medals and other uniform buttons belonging to Captain Livingston are being offered separately in several separate listings on the website The origins of the British India Steamship Navigation Company (BI) date back to 1856, and the creation of the Calcutta and Burmah Steam Navigation Company that was formed out of Mackinnon, Mackenzie & Co, a trading partnership of the Scots William Mackinnon and Robert Mackenzie, to carry mail between Calcutta and Rangoon. It became British India SN Co in 1862. Under the hand of Lord Inchcape, who had become chairman in 1913, the company became part of the P&O group of companies in 1914 through a complex amalgamation, but continued with its own identity and organisation for another nearly 60 years until 1972, when it was entirely absorbed into P&O Condition: VF

British India: Burma Police. A die-cast Helmet badge. Queen Victoria Crown. Bi-metal. Circa 1890-1901 A bi-metal white metal / silvered star, superimposed with a gilding metal garter belt with legend \'Burma Police\' with Victorian crown in centre Reverse of the insignia complete with two screw posts, washer and nuts fittings, as issued Prior to 1937 Burma was administered as a territory of British India An extremely scarce item of colonial Victorian era Burma Police insignia, as worn by European & Eurasian Sergeants Condition: Toned GVF

British India: Calcutta Police Force. Bi-metal helmet badge. Kings Crown (of pattern worn 1901-1949) Dimension: 56mm (H) The two part insignia complete with its original slider fitting, this for fitting to the cloth \'Pagri\' of the Topee / Topi helmet We have seen and handed these badges in different sizes, Ranging form 48mm to 60mm in height, and it has been suggested that the \'larger\' badges were worn by the personnel of the mounted police unit of the Calcutta Police Force, and or the European Sergeants A good quality issue badge - the slider fitting indicating insignia from the era 1920-1947 Condition: GVF

British India: Calcutta Police Force. White metal plated cap badge. Kings Crown (1901-1949) Dimension: 48mm (H) This the regular size cap badge The two part insignia complete with the original loop fittings on reverse Note we have included an illustrative image in the listing to compare the variant badges of this force - but, only the single \'regular\' size cap badge is here offered for sale Condition: GVF

British India: Calcutta Police Force. White metal plated helmet badge. Kings Crown (1901-1949) Dimension: 60mm (H) The two part insignia complete with its original wide blade fitting, this for fitting to the cloth \'Pagri\' of the Topee / Topi helmet Interestingly the blade / slider fitting has been etched with a number \'380\' - and almost certainly a European Sergeants \'Warrant Number\' Note we have included an illustrative image in the listing to compare the variant badges of this force - and only the single \'large\' cap badge is here offered for sale It has been suggested that the \'larger\' badges were worn by the personnel of the mounted police unit of the Calcutta Police Force A scarce issue Condition: GVF

British India: Calcutta Scottish (Auxiliary Force India). Glengarry badge. Silver with maker marks Dimensions: Approximately 66mm x 64mm With reverse 'Silver' mark, and makers marks for 'Hamilton & Co Calcutta' The reverse of the badge fitted with 2 x silver or w/m loops fitted diagonally as issued The origins of this 'Kilted' unit - the oldest of the Scottish volunteer units that existed 'East of Suez' (in Bombay, Calcutta, Rangoon. Singapore, Hong Kong & Shanghai) - date to 1914, and the raising of the 'Calcutta Scottish Volunteers'. With the formation of the Indian Defence Force in 1917, the unit was re-styled '44th Calcutta Scottish', and on the creation of the Auxiliary Force India in 1920 were simply styled 'Calcutta Scottish'. During the Second World War, members of the Calcutta Scottish formed part of the clandestine force raised from resident British expatriate volunteers that carried out the successful S.O.E. directed attack and crippling of a German commerce raider - 'spy-ship' - that had been violating the neutrality of the Portuguese Indian colonies of Dieu & Goa, and generally posing a threat to British interests in the Arabian Sea & Indian Ocean Choice Condition: Toned GVF

British India: Calcutta Scottish (Auxiliary Force India). Pair ( x 2) Shoulder title. Blackened Brass pattern Dimensions: Approximately 46mm x 29mm The reverse of each badge fitted with 2 x blackened WM metal loops as issued The origins of this \'Kilted\' unit - the oldest of the Scottish volunteer units that existed \'East of Suez\' (in Bombay, Calcutta, Rangoon. Singapore, Hong Kong & Shanghai) - date to 1914, and the raising of the \'Calcutta Scottish Volunteers\'. With the formation of the Indian Defence Force in 1917, the unit was re-styled \'44th Calcutta Scottish\', and on the creation of the Auxiliary Force India in 1920 were simply styled \'Calcutta Scottish\'. During the Second World War, members of the Calcutta Scottish formed part of the clandestine force raised from resident British expatriate volunteers that carried out the successful S.O.E. directed attack and crippling of a German commerce raider - \'spy-ship\' - that had been violating the neutrality of the Portuguese Indian colonies of Dieu & Goa, and generally posing a threat to British interests in the Arabian Sea & Indian Ocean A nice pair of badges that have never been messed around with by someone polishing or attempting to remove the blackened finish, as worn Condition: VF

British India: Calcutta Scottish (Auxiliary Force India). Shoulder title badge. White Metal pattern Dimensions: Approximately 46mm x 30mm The reverse of the badge fitted with 2 x white metal loops as issued The origins of this 'Kilted' unit - the oldest of the Scottish volunteer units that existed 'East of Suez' (in Bombay, Calcutta, Rangoon. Singapore, Hong Kong & Shanghai) - date to 1914, and the raising of the 'Calcutta Scottish Volunteers'. With the formation of the Indian Defence Force in 1917, the unit was re-styled '44th Calcutta Scottish', and on the creation of the Auxiliary Force India in 1920 were simply styled 'Calcutta Scottish'. During the Second World War, members of the Calcutta Scottish formed part of the clandestine force raised from resident British expatriate volunteers that carried out the successful S.O.E. directed attack and crippling of a German commerce raider - 'spy-ship' - that had been violating the neutrality of the Portuguese Indian colonies of Dieu & Goa, and generally posing a threat to British interests in the Arabian Sea & Indian Ocean Condition: GVF Price:

British India: Cawnpore Contingent (Auxiliary Force India). Lot comprising cap badge, pair of collars & shoulder title. Brass Dimensions: - Cap badge: Approximately 34mm x 46mm - Collar badge(s): Approximately 18mm x 25mm - Shoulder title: Approximately 43mm x 9mm The reverse of the cap badge with brass slider, the collars with copper loops, and the shoulder title with brass loops. All fittings original and as issued The pair of collar badges are rare seen Condition: GVF

British India: Cawnpore Rifle Volunteers. Helmet Badge. White Metal. With Gothic Crown. Die-struck Worn from 1897 The regiment was re-styled 16th Cawnpore Rifles (Indian Defence Force) in 1916 Dimensions: Approximately 48mm x 84mm The reverse of the badge fitted with a long hinged brass pin and w/m clasp fittings, as issued Note: The figure in the badge is the 'Angel of the Well' the symbolic sculpture (based on legend) of the 'Angel' that now guards over the souls of the British victims, who had been slaughtered at Cawnpore in 1857, during the Indian Mutiny A large and impressive item of insignia Condition: GVF

British India: Central Provinces Police. Lot of 4 x \'King\'s Crown\' white metal die-cast cap badges (x 2), shoulder title (x 1) and \'Officer\' rank Insignia (x 1). Circa 1902-1947 Comprising: a). Cap badge. In centre abbreviated name \'C.P.P.\'. For Officer ranks. No date scroll. With subsidiary scrolls \'Central Provinces Police\'. Height b). Cap badge. In centre abbreviated name \'C.P.P.\'. For Officer ranks. This with date \'1854\', and subsidiary scrolls \'Loyalty & Service\'. Height c). Officers rank insignia. Crown within laurel wreath d). Officers shoulder title, with abbreviated force letters C.P.P. All insignia complete with their loop fittings on reverse The cap badges with good bright frosted like highlights Condition: GVF

British India: Corps of Guides (Cavalry). Gilding metal \'Martingale\' badge. Worn post 1876, with \'Victorian\' crown on top of cypher The badge - an item of horse furniture insignia - complete with its original reverse loop fittings as issued A most atractive badge to the most distinguished - and famous - of all the cavalry regiments of the former British Indian Army Condition: About EF

British India: Corps of Indian Military Police. King\'s Crown. Gilding metal die-cast cap badge. 1942-1947 The badge with curved/ convex back, complete with its original slider fitting as issued The Corps of Military Police (India) was first raised in 1942, and later restyled as the Corps of Indian Military Police. At independence the corps was split respectively between India and Pakistan, with the force allocated to the Indian Army restyled as the Corps of Military Police Condition: GVF

British India: Corps of Indian Military Police. King\'s Crown. Gilding metal die-cast cap badge. 1942-47 The badge with flat reverse, complete with its slider fitting as issued The Corps of Military Police (India) was first raised in 1942, and later restyled as the Corps of Indian Military Police. At independence the corps was split respectively between India and Pakistan, with the force allocated to the Indian Army restyled as the Corps of Military Police The badge of bright attractive \'gilt\' appearance, with some crisp highlights Condition: About EF

British India: Corps of Indian Military Police. Two x cloth fabric shoulder titles. As worn circa 1942-1945 The badges comprise: a). Printed letters \'C.M.P. (I) on khaki woven fabric background. b). Dark woven letters \'C.M.P. (I) on slip-over olive green fabric title for wear on shoulder epaulette The Corps of Military Police (India) was first raised in 1942, and later restyled as Corps of Indian Military Police. At independence the corps was split respectively between India and Pakistan, with the force allocated to the Indian Army restyled as the Corps of Military Police The printed shoulder title with pin-hole, otherwise very good and rare Condition: GVF

British India: Cossipur Artillery Volunteers. Best Shot Prize Medal. Silver (2nd Prize, Best Shot in Battalion, Season 1909-10, Gunner C. Fitzpatrick) Metal: Silver. Un-marked Suspension: Knob post with fixed swivel ring Dimension: Approximately 42mm Weight: Approx 39g Important: This particular 'Cossipur' name variant medal is not recorded or illustrated in Puddester's reference 'Medals of British India series Volume V 'Rifle Association and Shooting Medals of the Raj' (2017)'. Another medal type to this unit is recorded therein, but the specifics differ, and it too is not illustrated Raised in 1884, the Cossipore Artillery Volunteers, was a Calcutta based volunteer artillery unit. The unit had its origins dating back to 1888, when the regiment was raised. Volunteers from the Cossipore Artillery Volunteers served with the Calcutta Volunteer Battery in East Africa during he Great War. Like several other Calcutta based volunteer units, the Cossipore Artillery Volunteers included large numbers of Scottish expatriates - in particular from the Scottish city of Dundee - many of which were employed in the Jute Mills and Jute Trade centred on Calcutta, bt controlled by Scottish capital. So mnay Scots serve din the regiment, that it boasted its own regimental kilted Pipe Band. The regiment was eventually amalgamated to form the Bengal Artillery (Auxiliary Force India) Rare, the more-so named to the unit using the local 'Cossipur' spelling in its title An Indian Volunteers medal of excellent local craftsmanship, with exquisite engraved naming Condition: With 'loose centre' otherwise GVF

British India: Earl of Willingdon\'s Viceroy Presentation Medal 1931-1936 . Silver issue (Siraj Din, Head Mistry, 1936) Metal: Silver Dimension: 51mm Suspension: Silver claw with swivel ring Obverse: Conjoined busts of Lord and Lady Willingdon, with legend Reverse: The Coat of Arms of Lord Willingdon, with engraved naming (Siraj Din, Head Mistry, 1936) The recipient Siraj Din, was an Indian of the Mussalman faith, holding the appointment of \'Head Mistry\' (Labourer), when he was decorated with the medal in 1936 Mistry: Mistri, or Mistry, is a term for a master-craftsman, foreman or supervisor of manual workers in India Note: The early Viceroys medals were generally issued without suspensions - and there was never any approved riband authorised for wear with the medal throughout the history of the entire series. Later issues of the medal were fitted with suspension rings, but again no ribands were issued. The awards were generally awarded after long lengths of service, and or at retirement, amd recipients either serving, or retired could at their discretion fit their awards with ribands, and or mountings as they preferred. Reference \'Orders and Medals Miscellany of Honours 1985\', and the article \'Viceroys and the Viceroy\'s Medals: Part 2, by the late Judge Henry Pownall for details and illustrations of these rare and highly prized awards of the British Raj. In the articles referred to, there appears illustrations of recipients wearing their awards, including \'Bahadur\', a Native Headman, who wears a \'Linlithgow\' medal on his chest suspended from an unusually long broad riband, with broad light centre and dark borders, while another recipient \'Nazir Ahmed\', a Barber, in his livery, is shown wearing a \'Mountbatten of Burma\' medal which is \'sans\' riband and attached to his embroidered dress \'Kurta\' by hooks! Scarce Condition: Edge knock at 4 o\'clock, & with \'Bazaar Wallah\' sIlver test marks to rim o/w VF

British India: For Voluntary War Wark in India1914-19 This bronze and silver badge, retains the original hinged pin and clasp to reverse This was an official award Scarce to find on the market in such good condition. Condition: GVF

British India: General Headquarters cloth fabric formation badges. Circa 1939-1947 A pair of embroidered cloth fabric sleeve arm badges. The 'Star of India' in bullion wire Reverse of badges complete with original Khaki fabric backing cloth, and each retaining all 4 x stitched loop fittings for attachment to the tunic sleeve arm One badge only with minor moth mark Positively attributed: From the regimental uniforms worn during the period 1920-1946 by Colonel Brian Lytton Cole, late Chief Civil Liaison Officer, formerly Commandant of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles and late 13th Rajputs, whose medals and various insignia are being sold in various separate lots on the website Brian Lytton Cole, son of Henry Hardy Cole (Captain, Royal Engineers, Indian Service) & Catherine Jane Cole (nee Cooper, an Irish woman from Co. Sligo) was a 'Son of the British Empire' born in, Simla, British India on, 26 May 1880. Like his father before him, Brian chose a military career, and on, 25 June 1899, having prior been a Gentleman Cadet at the Royal Military Academy, was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Regiment of Artillery, of the British Army. Promoted Lieutenant in 1901, in same year he transferred to the British Indian Army, and was posted to the 13th (Shekhawati) Rajput Infantry - and the start of his more then 40 years association and service with Rajputs and Rajputana. During the Great War, Brian served with the 13th Rajputs as a Double Company Commander, at the Battle of Tanga, German East Africa, where on 4th November 1914, he was severely wounded-in-action, and captured by the German Colonial Force - the hard fighting Askaris of the 'Schutztruppe' - commanded by the legendary Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck, also called the Lion of Africa (Löwe von Afrika). Granted release on 'Parole', Brian was repatriated to British India, where he remained for the duration of the war. Post war, he held the prestigious regimental appointment as Commandant (Commanding Officer) of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles. Brian Lytton Cole (53) described as 'Lt-Colonel (Retd)' married Margaret Winifred Hume (31), described as 'Doctor M.B., Ch.B', at, St. Andrews (Scottish Mission) Chandpole Church, Jaipur, on 9 January 1934. Brian Cole remained resident in Rajputana the rest of his life, and during the Second World War, was back in uniform holding the rank of Colonel & the appointment of 'Chief Civil Liaison Officer, Rajputana & Central India' - the National Archives in New Delhi having numerous files pertaining to his service in Rajputana during the War Years. He was released from his appointment on, 10 June 1946, and died at his home at Ajmer, Rajputana on 30 December 1946 Condition: Very good

British India: General Headquarters cloth fabric formation badges. Circa 1939-1947 A pair of embroidered cloth fabric sleeve arm badges. The 'Star of India' in bullion wire Reverse of badges complete with original Khaki fabric backing cloth, and each retaining all 4 x stitched loop fittings for attachment to the tunic sleeve arm One badge only with minor moth mark Positively attributed: From the regimental uniforms worn during the period 1920-1946 by Colonel Brian Lytton Cole, late Chief Civil Liaison Officer, formerly Commandant of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles and late 13th Rajputs, whose medals and various insignia are being sold in various separate lots on the website Brian Lytton Cole, son of Henry Hardy Cole (Captain, Royal Engineers, Indian Service) & Catherine Jane Cole (nee Cooper, an Irish woman from Co. Sligo) was a 'Son of the British Empire' born in, Simla, British India on, 26 May 1880. Like his father before him, Brian chose a military career, and on, 25 June 1899, having prior been a Gentleman Cadet at the Royal Military Academy, was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Regiment of Artillery, of the British Army. Promoted Lieutenant in 1901, in same year he transferred to the British Indian Army, and was posted to the 13th (Shekhawati) Rajput Infantry - and the start of his more then 40 years association and service with Rajputs and Rajputana. During the Great War, Brian served with the 13th Rajputs as a Double Company Commander, at the Battle of Tanga, German East Africa, where on 4th November 1914, he was severely wounded-in-action, and captured by the German Colonial Force - the hard fighting Askaris of the 'Schutztruppe' - commanded by the legendary Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck, also called the Lion of Africa (Löwe von Afrika). Granted release on 'Parole', Brian was repatriated to British India, where he remained for the duration of the war. Post war, he held the prestigious regimental appointment as Commandant (Commanding Officer) of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles. Brian Lytton Cole (53) described as 'Lt-Colonel (Retd)' married Margaret Winifred Hume (31), described as 'Doctor M.B., Ch.B', at, St. Andrews (Scottish Mission) Chandpole Church, Jaipur, on 9 January 1934. Brian Cole remained resident in Rajputana the rest of his life, and during the Second World War, was back in uniform holding the rank of Colonel & the appointment of 'Chief Civil Liaison Officer, Rajputana & Central India' - the National Archives in New Delhi having numerous files pertaining to his service in Rajputana during the War Years. He was released from his appointment on, 10 June 1946, and died at his home at Ajmer, Rajputana on 30 December 1946 Condition: Very good

British India: Great War Recruiting Badge 1914-18. Silver bronze & enamel (328) Reverse of badge officially impressed \'328\' An extremely scarce item of official insignia - the award only sanctioned and approved for wear in British India An attractive pendant medal, only worn suspended from a neck riband Condition: VF

British India: Indian Army Regimental Best Shot Medal. 11th (Territorial) Battalion 14th Punjab Regiment (35 Hav Fayaz Khan D. Coy Second Best Shot in the Battalion 1926) Metal: Silver. Not hallmarked Dimension: Approx 37mm Weight: Approx 27g Suspension: Claw with oval swivel ring Obverse: Die-struck medal with raised wreath sprays of laurel and lotus flowers with bow and ties. With 2 x upper '11th Battn' and lower '14th Punjab Regiment' curved lines in centre Reverse: Plain except for engraved naming on 6 x horizontal lines '35, Hav Fayaz Khan, D. Coy, Second Best Shot in the, Battalion, 1926' Recipient was an Indian non commissioned officer holding the rank of Havildar (Sergeant) while serving with 11th (Territorial) Battalion 14th Punjab Regiment, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army Note: The 14th Punjab Regiment was created in 1922, the 11th (Territorial) Battalion being centred on New Delhi. Previously 11/14 Punjab, had earlier in 1922 been raised as 1st (Territorial) Battalion, 26th Punjabis Condition: GF

British India: Indian Army Southern Command Rifle Meeting India 1929. Silver Metal: Silver. Un-marked Dimension: Approximately 40mm Suspension: Integral fixed loop with loose ring Weight: Approximately 24g Maker Marks: C.K.C. & Sons, Bangalore Obverse: Flora on each side, with standing Asian Elephant with tusks and below a target and crossed rifles with motto 'Persevere & Triumph' Reverse: An enclosed laurel wreath with central inscription 'Southern Command Rifle Meeting India 1929' with makers marks The maker of the medal C.K.C. & Son, (C Krishniah Chetty & Sons) were and remain in 2021 - the premier Jewellery & Gems retailers in Central and Southern India. During the era of British India, CKC were court jewellers to His Highness The Maharaja of Mysore, The Nizam of Hyderabad, The Maharaja of Travancore and over 20 royal kingdoms of South and Central India Condition: GVF

British India: Indian Military Nursing Service (1926). Set of Cape and Collar insignia comprising; - Indian Military Nursing Service: Cape Badge. Silver plated / White metal - Indian Military Nursing Service: Pair of officers collars badges. Silver plated / White metal As worn by India domiciled / trained officer nurses during the Second World War The collars retaining their original lug fittings east & west Established in 1926, the Indian Military Nursing Service comprising British and Eurasian nurses domiciled and trained in India, provided the nursing officer corps for attachment to the Indian Military Hospitals catering to Indian Army personnel The riband on the Cape Badge is a substitute riband mounted for display purposes A very rare set of Indian Army insignia Condition: GVF

British India: Indian Rifle Association. Best Shot Medal. Silver issue (Rifleman Bhim Singh 125th Rifles) Awarded circa 1903-1914 Note: The Commonwealth War Graves Commission records a casualty 3064 Rifleman Bhim Singh 1st Battalion 125th Napier's Rifles who is recorded as died in Mesopotamia on 8 January 1916 (he died in the fighting at Sheik Sa'ad which battle was fought 6-8 January 1916). He was the son of Jau Singh, of Khetana Jhun Jhunu, Jaipur, Rajputana, India. Bhim Singh is commemorated on Panel 51 of the CGC Basra Memorial, located in Iraq. He is the only person of the name Bhim Singh who is recorded as having died with the 125th Napier's Rifles during the Great War - Obverse: Reclining Lion under a palm tree. Below the legend 'Ready and True' - Reverse: Legend 'Indian Rifle Association, with crossed Rifles and Crown - Metal: Silver - Suspension: Ornate swivel suspender - Dimension (planchet): 37mm - Weight: 40g - Naming: Engraved around the flat edge of the planchet in large serif letters The recipient of this medal was by ethnicity a Rajputana Rajput who served as a Rifleman with the 125th Napier's Rifles Regiment, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army A famous regiment of the Indian Army, the Napier's Rifles has it's origins in the Bombay Presidency Army, and was first raised 1820, the regiment's lineage through to 1922, was; - 1820?1826: 1st Extra Battalion of Bombay Native Infantry - 1826?1889: 25th Regiment of Bombay Native (Light) Infantry - 1889?1901: 25th Regiment (3rd Battalion Rifle Regiment) of Bombay Infantry - 1901?1903: 25th Bombay Rifles - 1903?1922: 125th Napier's Rifles - 1922?1945: 5th (Napier's) Battalion, 6th Rajputana Rifles - 1945?: 5th Battalion (Napier?s), The Rajputana Rifles The 'Napier's Rifles' continue to serve with great distinction in the Indian Army, in 2020 Condition: Toned GVF

British India: IVth Battalion Special Armed Constabulary (Assam). Cap Badge. Die-cast white metal. Circa 1942-47 The insignia complete with its 2 x reverse loop fittings as issued With invasion of British India looming in 1942, the Armed Constabulary Act was passed giving provinces, the power to raise Armed Constabulary units. In Assam invasion was imminent and several battalions of \'Special Armed Constabulary\' were raised. for guarding railway lines & infrastructure, disaster support, marshalling refugees etc. Several Indian States continued to retain / use Armed Special Constabulary units post-independence The use of the crossed Kukris in the insignia is a bow to the ethnicity of the men recruited for this unit Condition

British India: Kolar Gold Field Volunteers & later Kolar Gold Field Battalion (Auxiliary Force India). Lot comprising cap badge, button & shoulder title. Brass & White Metal Comprising: 1). Cap badge: Kolar Gold Field Battalion (Auxiliary Force India). Approximately (W)35mm x (H)45mm. Brass. With brass loops as issued 2). Regimental button: Kolar Gold Field Rifles Volunteers. Approximately (W)18mm. White Metal, (J.R. Gaunt & Son maker marks) & brass shank as issued 3). Shoulder title: Kolar Gold Field Rifles Volunteers. Approximately (W)32mm x (H)10mm. White Metal, with copper loops as issued The origins of the Kolar Gold Field Battalion (Auxiliary Force India), date to 1887, when the Kolar Gold Field Company was formed as 'F Company of the Bangalore Rifle Volunteers. In 1903 the Kolar Gold Field Company's became independent of the Bangalore Rifle Volunteers. and a new unit was formed styled 'Kolar Gold Field Rifle Volunteers'. With the creation of the Indian Defence Force in April 1917, the unit was restyled '43rd Kolar Gold Field Battalion'. On the subsequent creation of the Auxiliary Force India in 1920, the unit was re-styled 'Kolar Gold Field Battalion' The Kolar Gold Field Battalion cap badge in this lot is an especially well made, attractive & and scarce item of insignia Condition: GVF

British India: Lady Minto\'s Indian Nursing Association. Nursing \'Cape\' Badge Obverse: Pointed oval design, with outer legend band \'Lady Minto\'s Indian Nursing Association\'. Voided centre with cypher N.A.I. (for Nursing Association India) the cypher surmounted by an \'Imperial Crown\' Reverse: Plain uniface, with makers and English silver assay hallmarks, for J.R.G. & S (Gaunt & Sons) / Birmingham 1907, and below \'Gaunt London\' Maker: J.R. Gaunt & Sons of London Metal: Silver. With Birmingham, England hallmarks for 1907. With assay marks on badge & suspension ring, together with makers marks on reverse Dimensions: 36mm (w) x 66mm (h) latter including the suspension ring An extremely rare item of insignia, the first we have ever seen, and dating to the very inception and origins of this pioneering nursing association that was formally established in 1906 to provide nursing services for British residents in India 1907-1947. Condition: EF

British India: Lakhimpur Volunteer Rifles.Officers cap badge. Silver (Circa 1882-1888) The badge with word \'silver\' indented on reverse, and retaining 2 x loop fittings as-issued - Metal: Silver or Silver plated (reverse indented \'Silver\') - Height: Approx 55mm - Width: Approx 34mm - Weight: Approx 31g The badge is a solid die-struck of insignia. The absence of British hall-marks (only applied on items struck in the United Kingdom), and use of the word \'Silver\' indicates an item of insignia almost certainly struck by a Calcutta based silversmith during the days of the British Raj, and at a time when Calcutta was the capital city and seat of power of the British colonial government in British India An identical example of this rare \'Silver\' stamped badge is in the Field Marshal John Chapple Collection held by The National Army Museum, see below link: https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=2013-10-20-83-70 The badge was also issued in die-cast brass, for wear by other ranks The Lakhimpur Volunteer Rifle Corps was established by Government General Order No 599 of 3 November 1882. Reference Alan Harfield\'s \'The Auxiliary Force India...\' (2015), the unit comprised only 30 x \'Volunteers\' on strength by October 1883 (the source is not cited, and presumably only refers to the ordinary enlisted \'Volunteer\' ranks, and does not not include NCO\'s & Officers on the establishment. The unit was re-styled \'Lakhimpur Mounted Rifles\' by Government General Order No 613 of 27 July 1888. By 1891, The Lakhimpur Mounted Rifles\', with Headquarters at Dibrugarh, Assam comprised a single company, of \'86 X \'All-Ranks\' (including 8 x Officers, which latter included an Honorary Surgeon). On 6 November 1891, the unit together with 5 x other \'Assam\' based volunteer units was amalgamated to form the Assam Valley Mounted Rifles, which on 25 September 1896, further morphed to become the Assam Valley Light Horse. Rare Condition: Toned GVF

British India: Lot of 3 x Volunteers regimental buttons of Kolar Gold Field Volunteers (x 2) & Kolar Gold Field Battalion (x 1) Comprising:; a). Kolar Gold Field Volunteers (1903-17). White metal button. Obv: Regimental title & insignia of unit. Rev: Makers marks 'J. R. Gaunt & Son Ltd. London.' each with brass shank (x 2 pieces) b). Kolar Gold Field Battalion (1920-47). Brass metal button. Obv: Regimental title & insignia of unit. Rev: 'Axiom Trading Co Aligarh' with brass shank (x 1 piece) Note: - 1903: Kolar Gold Field Rifle Volunteers established 23 January 1903 - 1917: Became 43rd Kolar Gold Field Battalion on 1st April - 1920: Redesignated on 1st October as the Kolar Gold Field Battalion Note: Prior to 23 January 1903, the forerunner Volunteer units in Kolar Gold Field was a detachment of the parent Bangalore Volunteer Rifles Condition: Mostly VF

British India: Lot of 6 x items of Indian Police rank insignia, as worn during The British Raj. Circa 1902-1947 Comprising: - Crown (Worn by Superintendent and above). Silvered die cast. With dark fabric insert in crown. White metal - Crown (Worn by Superintendent and above). Silvered die cast. White metal - Crown (Worn by Superintendent and above). White metal die-struck - Large gilt & enamel die-struck rank star. Universal pattern - Large white metal die-cast rank star - Medium gilt & enamel die-struck star. Universal pattern The insignia all un-marked and complete with their original loop fittings Condition: GVF

British India: Lumsdens Horse.\'Slouch Hat\' cap badge. Brass Ordnance issue cap badge, as worn by Lumsden's Horse 'All-Ranks' during the South African War. Reverse retaining the two fixed brass lugs, exactly as issued. Rare seen on the market Condition: GVF

British India: Lumsden\'s Horse. Shoulder title. Brass Dimensions: Approximately (W)47mm x (H)32mm The badge comprising 2 x upper and lower curved scrolls 'Lumsden's' (upper) & 'Horse' (below) retaining the 2 x brass loop fittings to reverse, as issued This pattern of badge is sometimes erroneously described as a 'Slouch Hat Badge' (which latter was a different pattern of badge) Condition: VF

British India: Madras Volunteer Guards. Collar Badge. Queen Victoria Crown. Bronze. Die Struck Dimensions: Approximately (W)25mm x (H)30mm The badge with retaining the 2 x copper loops to reverse The badge dates to the Victorian era (pre 1901) and is a Victorian crown over Garter inscribed 'Madras Infantry Volunteers', Royal coat of arms in centre, wreath around with IVG (Infantry Volunteer Guards) in small discs at base of each side of wreath, scrolls below with regimental motto of the Madras Volunteer Guards 'Ready Aye Ready' and beneath a subsidiary scroll with date '1857' The Madras Volunteer Guards were the senior-most infantry regiment of the Indian volunteer movement, and have their origins dating back to the year 1857 - the year of the Indian Mutiny - when the Madras Volunteer Guards were raised as a precautionary measure. With the creation of the Indian Defence Force in April 1917, the unit was restyled '1st Madras Guards'. On the subsequent creation of the Auxiliary Force India in 1920, the unit was re-styled 'The Madras Guards' Condition: VF

British India: Madras Volunteer Guards. \'Imperial Crown\' Pagri / Helmet Badge. Brass A cast badge of the type reported worn through to circa 1917 Dimensions: Approximately (W)50mm x (H)72mm The badge is cast with solid centre, and retaining the 2 x copper loops to reverse as issued Note: The National Army Museum (Field Marshal Chapple Collection) includes an example with voided centres and pin fittings on reverse The Madras Volunteer Guards were the senior-most infantry regiment of the Indian volunteer movement, and have their origins dating back to the year 1857 - the year of the Indian Mutiny - when the Madras Volunteer Guards were raised as a precautionary measure. With the creation of the Indian Defence Force in April 1917, the unit was restyled '1st Madras Guards'. On the subsequent creation of the Auxiliary Force India in 1920, the unit was re-styled 'The Madras Guards' Condition: VF

British India: Magdala Medal. 1st Issue \'Lord Napier of Magdala\' obverse 2nd type \'Bengal Presidency\' reverse legend. Silver Awarded to the \'Best Shot of Native Troops of the Bengal Presidency\' Metal: Silver Dimension: 47mm (W) Weight: 58g Metal: Silver Weight: Approximately 53g Reference: Rifle Association and Shooting Medals of the Raj with Rarity and Valuations (Robert P. Puddester, 2017- Volume V Medals of British India series), this medal is described as \'Extremely Rare\' (25 or less specimens known) The series of \'Magdala Medals\' (there are 3 x types viz Lord Napier, General Sir F. P. Haines & General Sir D. Stewart - and one trial un-marked and un-dated but believed to be intended for award from Lord Roberts) were awarded to the Best Shots of the native regiments of the Indian Army over a very limited period, spanning the years circa 1873-1882 (Napier, Haines & Stewart were in succession the Commanders in Chief India, 1871-1882). The medals were all struck at, and the dies held, at the Calcutta Mint. A fourth type \'die\' & un-mounted specimen is extant and held at Calcutta, presumably the obverse intended to be struck with the title and name of Lord Roberts. However, no \'Lord Robert\'s\' medals are known to be extant, and it is believed that none were ever issued during Roberts time as Commander-in-Chief General Sir F. P. Haines was Commander in Chief in India 1876-1881, during which time he presided over the Afghanistan War of 1878-1880. He was subsequently rewarded with the G.C.B., G.C.S.I. & C.I.E., and died in 1909 During his tenure as Commander-in Chief the below General Order dated Head Quarters, Simla, 22 October 1880 Quote: This G.O. notifies that the following prizes will be awarded by the Commander-in-Chief, General Sir F. P. Haines, G.C.B., for rifle competition by the British and Native troops serving in the Bengal Presidency, and also by such British and Native troops belonging to the Madras and Bombay Presidencies as served in the late war in Afghanistan..... IV. Native Infantry Prize: - The Magdala Gold Medal, presented by H. E. the Commander-in-Chief Unquote A handsome and prestigious medal that was struck at the Calcutta Mint, for award to the Best Shot of the Native Troops of the Bengal Presidency Army (including contestant units from Punjab Frontier Force, and the Madras Presidency Army) Extremely scarce Condition: Reverse hairlines thus about GVF

British India: Magdala Medal. 3rd Type. With \'General Sir F. P. Haines K.C.B. Commander in Chief in India \' legend. Gilt Awarded to the \'Best Shot of Native Troops of the Bengal Presidency Metal: Gilded silver Dimension: 47mm Weight: Approximately 53g The series of \'Magdala Medals\' (there are 3 x types viz Lord Napier, General Sir F. P. Haines & General Sir D. Stewart - and one trial un-marked and un-dated but believed to be intended for award from Lord Roberts) were awarded to the Best Shots of the native regiments of the Indian Army over a very limited period, spanning the years circa 1873-1882 (Napier, Haines & Stewart were in succession the Commanders in Chief India, 1871-1882). The medals were all struck at, and the dies held at the Calcutta Mint. A fourth type \'die\' & un-mounted specimen is extant and held at Calcutta, presumably the obverse intended to be struck with the title and name of Lord Roberts. However, no \'Lord Robert\'s\' medals are known to be extant, and it is believed that none were ever issued during Roberts time as Commander-in-Chief General Sir F. P. Haines was Commander in Chief in India 1876-1881, during which time he presided over the Afghanistan War of 1878-1880. He was subsequently rewarded with the G.C.B., G.C.S.I. & C.I.E., and died in 1909 During his tenure as Commander-in Chief the below General Order dated Head Quarters, Simla, 22 October 1880 Quote: This G.O. notifies that the following prizes will be awarded by the Commander-in-Chief, General Sir F. P. Haines, G.C.B., for rifle competition by the British and Native troops serving in the Bengal Presidency, and also by such British and Native troops belonging to the Madras and Bombay Presidencies as served in the late war in Afghanistan..... IV. Native Infantry Prize: - The Magdala Gold Medal, presented by H. E. the Commander-in-Chief Unquote A handsome and prestigious medal that was struck at the Calcutta Mint, for award to the Best Shot of the Native Troops of the Bengal Army Rare Condition: About EF

British India: Naini Tal Rifle Volunteers. Best Shot Medal. Bronze (Championship Bronze Medal 1902 Volr C. Smart 99 Points) Medal retains integral brooch buckle that retains it's long hinged pin and clasp fittings and attached to silk riband as-issued Sold together with leatherette plush lined hinged case of issue Dimension: Approx 36mm Metal: Bronze Weight: Approx 33g (inc riband) Suspension: Straight swivel suspender Obverse: Die-struck medal with raised regimental crest insignia of the Naini Tal Rifle Volunteer Corps. This with 'Victorian' crown Reverse: Raised laurel wreath with bow ties. In centre arched 'Championship Bronze Medal' and below on 3 x lines 1902, Volr C. Smart, 99 Points' Note: The Nani Tal Rifle Volunteer Corps had it's origins in 1878. On 1 April 1917 it was renamed as 10th (Nani Tal) Company, Indian Defence Force, and finally was restyled on 1 October 1920 s The Nani Tal Company, an infantry unit of the Auxiliary Force India Colin Neil Bodington Smart, the son of Patrick Colin Henry Smart (Surveyor, Survey of Inda) & Flora Smart was born at Calcutta, India, on 18 February 1885. Colin is recorded as having attended Mussoorie Stokes School, between March 1896 -November 1899 (prior to that he had been schooled at Dublin Mission School, Hazaribagh). At his time of leaving Mussoorie Stokes School, the school register records that the reason for leaving was that he went to 'Diocesan School, Naini Tal (Kumaon District of the United Provinces). The Diocesan School, Nani Tal (now called Sherwood College, with a most illustratious Alumni of highly decorated Indian Army Generals, including Param Vir Chara winners and Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw), was in 1899, primarily a boarding school catering to the boys of British and Eurasian families residing in India. The local Nani Tal Volunteer Rifle Corps, had an affiliated Cadet Corps which drew on the cadets from the Diocesan School, and other nearby English language colleges, to fill their ranks. It was as a Cadet ' Volunteer' that Colin Smart, earned his regimental 'Best Shot' medal in 1902, at which time he was only 17 years of age. He was not however the youngest cadet to have served n the ranks of the Nani Tal Volunteer Rifle Corps, as that claim is held by the famous naturalist and writer 'Jim Corbett' who was only 10 years of age when he became a cadet with the Naini Tal Rifle Volunteer Corps Condition: EF

British India: Provincial Best Shot Medal with \'Assam\' suspension bar (1892-93, Trooper J.D. Neish, Assam Valley Mounted Rifles, 83 Points) Metal: Silver. Not hallmarked Dimension: Approximately 37mm Weight: Approximately 34g Suspension: Ball with silver ring, attached to integral ornate scroll clasp, this with embossed name of province 'Assam' with roller bar to reverse for riband attachment Obverse: Die-struck medal with raised wreath sprays of laurel sprays to sides. In centre a large five pointed star, with Imperial Crown on top, below and centre a shield with raised legend 'The / Provincial Medal / awarded / to the / best shot / among the / Volunteers / in the / Province Reverse: Laurel wreath sprays, and embossed legend 'Won By', on top the engraved dates 1892-1893, and engraved below on 5 x lines 'Trooper / J.D. Neish / Assam Valley / Mounted Rifles / 83 Points) James Donaldson Neish, son of John Neish (a 'Flax Dresser') & Catherine Neish (nee Donaldson), was a native of, St Vigeans, Arbroath, Forfarshire, Scotland, where he was born on 14 April 1849. By the time of the 1871 National Census for Scotland, James is recorded employed as an 'Iron Merchants Clerk',and residing in the house of Mrs Mary Ann Gilles (described as a sailor's wife) where he was one of two boarders (the other is Elizabeth Donaldson, 71 years of age, who was the Mother-in-law of the 'Head' and grandmother of James) residing at, 25 Ann Street, Arbroath, Scotland. It is not known exactly when James Neish first arrived in British India, but an extant shipping record passenger manifest from the 19th Century records him making a sailing from the Port of London on 21 September 1894, aboard the S.S. 'Avoca' bound for destination Calcutta, India. In India, James -like many expatriate Scots - was employed as a Tea Planter in the North East of India Tea Gardens located in Assam, and whereat he joined the local volunteer corps, Assam Vally Mounted Rifles. The regiment had a reputation - that was well enhanced in later years by the descendent regiment, the Assam Valley Light Horse - for its collective and individual prowess in competitive shooting & marksmanship, as evinced by the winning of the Provincial Best Shot Medal in 1893 by Trooper Neish The Assam Valley Mounted Rifles had its origins in the Assam Volunteer Cavalry, which was the first Volunteer regiment to be raised in Assam, in 1865. On, 6 November 1891, several of the Assam local volunteer corps, were amalgamated, viz Sibsagar Mounted Rifles, Lakhimpur Mounted Rifles; Darrang Mounted Rifles; Nowgong Mounted Rifles and Gauhati Rifles , to form the Assam Valley Mounted Rifles. The Assam Valley Mounted rifles only existed in that name, for just over 4 years and 10 months, before it was restyled the Assam Valley Light Horse, on 25 September 1896. On establishment as Assam Valley Light Horse, comprised 6 x troops, which by 1896, mustered 360 x 'All Ranks'. The regiment had its Headquarters located at Dibrugarh, with detachments at; Sibsagar, Jorhat, Salona and Tezpur. On 8 April 1892, James Donaldson Neish, Tea Planter, is recorded as having died of an 'Abscess of the Liver' and was buried - the same day - at the Scottish Burial Ground, Calcutta, India. At the time of his recorded death, James was shown as having been a Tea Planter at, Naharkatia, Lakhimpur, Assam A most desirable Provincial Best Shot Medal - to a Scottish Tea Planter - and crack-shot of the Assam Valley Mounted Rifles Condition: GVF

British India: Provincial Best Shot Medal. For \'Burma\' Province (1902-03, Captn A.H. Morgan, Upper Burmah Vol. Rifles, Score 74 Metal: Silver. Not hallmarked Dimension: Approx 37mm Weight: Approx 34g Suspension: Ball with silver ring, attached to integral ornate scroll clasp, this with embossed name of province 'Burma' with roller bar to reverse for riband attachment. Obverse: Die-struck medal with raised wreath sprays of laurel sprays to sides. In centre a large five pointed star, with Imperial Crown on top, below and centre a shield with raised legend 'The / Provincial Medal / awarded / to the / best shot / among the / Volunteers / in the / Province Reverse: Laurel wreath sprays, and embossed legend 'Won By', on top the engraved dates 1892-1893, and engraved below on 3 x lines 'Captn A.H. Morgan / Upper Burmah Vol Rifles / Score 74) Arthur Henry Morgan, son of & William Thomas Morgan (Studio Artist & Painter) & Harriet Morgan (nee Handcock) was a native of Greenwich, London, England, where he was born on 31 May 1865 (& where baptised on 23 July 1865). By the time of the National Census for England & Wales in 1881, Thomas a 'Scholar' is recorded as just one of 8 x children who were living in the family home located at, 75 South Street, Greenwich. Thomas had 2 x sibling brothers viz lder brother Ernest and younger brother Herbert, and 5 x younger sibling sisters viz (Ada, Emily, Edith, Grace & Ethel). Arthur became an Engineer, and from 1887, was resident overseas in Upper Burma On 28 May 1891, while Arthur was resident at the Kyat-Pyin, Ruby Mines District, Burma, a proposal was submitted (and approved) for him to become an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Engineers in the United Kingdom. The proposal submitted by his former boss. Mr. W. S. Lockhart, M.Int.C.E., below: Quote, He served an apprenticeship (1882-'86) in the Workshops of the Telegraph Construction & Maintenance Company Ltd, at first under the Manager, Mr. H. Clifford, when he had experience in general & marine machine work, and subsequently for two years under Mr J.E.H. Gordon, M.Inst. C.E., employed on the Electric-Light Instalations, undertaken by the firm - the principal being that of the Great Western Ry Terminus at Paddington; and then, for a short time, worked as an improver at the Thames Iron Works Co. Ltd., & afterwards for Messrs Maudslay Sons & Field aboard H.M.S. 'Benbow'. For a few months in 1887, he was engaged under Mr. W. H. Lucas, Assoc. M.Inst.C.E.; and since September '87, has been Assistant Resident Engineer at the Burma Ruby Mines, - at first under Mr. W. S, Lockhart, M.Inst.C.E., and afterwards under Major. Kunhard, R.E., Assoc. Inst.C.E., the present Engineer-in-Chief. During this time he has had charge of engineering works of a varied character, including surveying, the construction of roads, extensive tunnelling, the erection of workshops, and large machinery, of tramways, rope-ways, gem-washing machines, etc. Unquote, Arthur Morgan was an early Pioneer of the famous Upper Burma 'Ruby Mines' at Mogok, and arrived in Burma at the very start of British mining for Rubies in Upper Burma; Quote, In 1889 the Ruby Mine Company Syndicate Limited was formed, capitalized by numerous English bankers and industrialists. It was handled by the management firm of Streeter & Company in London. According to agreement, this company paid the British Crown 40,000 rupees yearly plus one-sixth of all profits accumulated. Barrington Brow, M.P., was sent from England to negotiate the first five-year contract, which expired in 1895. Scientific mining began and several geologists were sent to survey the Mogok area. They reported that the bulk of the gem-bearing gravel was located in the center of town where most of the natives lived. The company negotiated with the owners of these properties and bought all the huts located in the surveyed gem-bearing bed. The natives were given new homes or, where possible, old homes were moved to new localities hacked out of the nearby jungles. These moves presented no problem since the natives were well compensated and were promised employment. Mining began immediately after the people were moved. Electricity was brought to Mogok with the construction of a power plant. Digging began and several millions of dollars of rubies, sapphires, spinels and other gems were mined. A single ruby of fabulous size reportedly worth one million dollars, was discovered. Profits were good under the first contract. The company and townspeople were happy with the new way of life. The first contract had expired and in 1896 the company negotiated again with the British Government and agreed to pay a tax of 3,150,000 kyats, about 800,000 dollars, plus one-fifth of the total profits for 14 years. This contract included all the mines within a radius of 10 miles of Mogok. These were the boom days with everyone working and much money in circulation Unquote. A keen Volunteer, and member of the Upper Burma Volunteer Rifles. He had been promoted to Captain in the corps in 1901. Captain Morgan was a qualified crack-shot as evinced by the award of the annually contested Provincial Best Medal for Burma that he won during the Competition Year 1902-1903 Arthur not only pioneered the Ruby mining industry in Mogok, Upper Burma, but he became an international expert on Ruby gems, writing extensively on the subject viz; - ' Atlay, F. and Morgan, A.H. (1905) The Burma Ruby Mines. London, The Burma Ruby Mines, Limited, pamphlet with map and photos. - Morgan A.H. (1904) The Ruby mines of Burma (Mining Journal, Vol. 16, p. 4) Arthur Henry Morgan, Engineer, lived and worked in Burma almost 45 years, and only left the country in 1935 due to ill-health. He is recorded as having died in Kent, England, on 2 December 1936. At the time of his death he was of 71 years of age, and left behind a daughter, Mrs Johnson of Mill House, Brasted, Kent, England. His estate value at the time of his death was GBP 67,476 - a 'very considerable' amount for 1936 A rare Burma Volunteers Medal - and the only Provincial Best Shot Medal that we have sighted with top bar 'Burma' - a very desirable item to a famous Pioneer Engineer in the history of the world-famous Ruby Mines of 'Upper Burma' Condition: Suspension roller A/F otherwise about GVF

British India: Punjab Border Police Force. King\'s Crown blackened cap badge. Circa 1919-1947 Width: Approx 28mm Height: Approx 32mm The insignia retains both of its original reverse fittings as issued A scarce seen item of insignia to this force Condition: GVF

British India: Punjab Constabulary. White metal \'King\'s Crown\' cap badge circa 1919-1947 The insignia complete with both loop fittings as issued The Punjab Constabulary was a volunteer \'Special Constabulary\' force of part-time personnel Uncommon Condition: GVF

British India: Punjab Police Force. Superintendent\'s and above silvered King\'s Crown rank insignia. Circa 1902-1947 Comprising - Large silvered \'King\'s Crown\' (Imperial). With dark fabric insert. White metal - Large silvered rank \'Pip\', this with force name \'Punjab Police\' around the centre. White metal Both pieces of insignia retaining their original loop fittings Condition: GVF

British India: Punjab Police. King\'s Crown, white metal cap badge. Circa 1911-1947 The insignia complete with both loop fittings to reverse as issued Condition: GVF

British India: Punjab Police. Lot of two white cap and officer shoulder title badges. Circa 1911-1947 Both badges complete with their respective loop fittings as issued Comprising: a). Punjab Police. Kings Crown. Cap Badge. White metal b). Punjab Police. White metal shoulder title Condition: GVF

British India: Punjab Police. Sub-Inspectors white metal shoulder titles badge. Circa 1911-1947 With makers marks \'J.M. Johnson & Co, Aligarh U.P.\' makers marks indented on reverse of insignia Condition: GVF

British India: Rajputana Railway Police (Rajasthan). King\'s Crown die-struck gilt gilding-metal cap badge GV era. Circa 1912-1935 Centre of badge with \'GRJ\' entwined cypher Reverse of badge complete with both loop fittings The insignia retaining much of the original gilt finish Condition: GVF

British India: Rajputana-Malwa Rifle Volunteer Corps. A white metal helmet badge The die-stamped badge with Imperial Crown over abbreviated entwined monogram 'RMVR', and below a strung bugle horn Reverse complete with original loop fittings as issued. The reverse of the Imperial Crown with customary applied brass strengthening clips The origins of the Rajputana-Malwa Rifle Volunteer Corps, can be traced to the raising of the Rajputana Volunteer Rifle Corps in September 1882 - only 4 x months later, the unit was re-styled as the Rajputana-Malwa Rifle Volunteer Corps per GGO No.690 of 15 December 1882. In 1887, the Rajputana-Malwa Rifle Volunteer Corps was amalgamated with the Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway Volunteer Rifle Corps, the new regiment being re-styled the Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway Volunteer Rifles, composed of 2 x battalions - the second battalion being the former Rajputana-Malwa Rifle Volunteer Corps - which battalion - in 1887 had its Headquarters located at Ajmere (sp), with detachments at; Abu Road; Jaypore (sp); Bandikui, Sirsa, Fategarh, Indore & Mhow Notwithstanding the 1889 acquisition of the Rajputana-Malwa Railway by the, 'Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway' (B.B.C.I.), the Rajputana-Malwa Railway continued to operate under it's old name until circa 1918. Similarly affiliated the 2nd Battalion Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway Volunteer Rifle Corps, continued to use the unit's subsidiary 'Rajputana-Malwa Rifle Volunteer Corps titles' through to the Edwardian era, and to wear the distinctive insignia of the Rajputana-Malwa Rifle Volunteer Corps for some years after the amalgamation An identical badge is described in the inventory of the catalogue of the the Field Marshal John Chapple Collection held by The National Army Museum Rare Condition: GVF

British India: Second World War 1939-1945. Recruiting Badge. Silver & bronze (No. 4190) Reverse of badge officially impressed \'No. 4190\' A scarce item of official insignia, the medal only sanctioned for award in British India Condition: VF

British India: Sind Police Force. Officers die-cast \'King Crown\' rank insignia, as worn by Superintendent The region was termed variously as Sind (1936-55), Scinde and now as Sindh (located in Pakistan) Comprising: a). Large silvered \'King\'s Crown\' (Imperial Crown) b). Large silvered rank \'Star\' Note: Apparently the pattern of \'Star\' comprising four x rays - rather than the typical 5 x rays worn by other Indian police forces, was believed unique to Sind Province (now Sindh in Pakistan) Both badges complete with their original loop fittings to reverse of each item of insignia Condition: GVF

British India: Sind Volunteer Rifles. Regimental button (1902-1917) The white metal button with kings crown Reverse of button with makers marks Johnson & Co, Aligarh U.P., and retaining the original shank fitting Provenance: Formerly an article of uniform worn by Master Mariner, Captain David Liddell Livingston, of the British India Steamship Navigation Company, a long term resident of the great port cities of Bombay & Karachi, who when not sailing the Indian Ocean, served variously as a volunteer with; Bombay Light Horse, Lumsden's Horse (South African War) and the Sind Volunteer Rifles. Medals and other uniform buttons belonging to Captain Livingston are being offered separately in several separate listings on the website With its origins dating to its raising in Karachi, Sind Province, in 1879, as the Sind Volunteer Rifle Corps, the regiment was re-styled Sind Volunteer Rifles in 1897. With the creation of the Indian Defence Force in April 1917, the regiment was restyled 23rd Sind Battalion Condition: VF

British India: South India Railway Battalion. Pair of Officer\'s English silver hallmarked regimental \'Collar Badges\' The badges each with multiple silver assay and maker marks, for 'Fattorini & Sons' (Birmingham, 1914) on obverse of each badge, and stamps on the each of the 'silver' loop fittings The badges complete with their original hallmarked silver loop fittings Positively attributed: As worn by Lieutenant-Colonel Clive Osborne Gaby, V.D., who served with the regiment circa 1915-1938, and who was the 'Commanding Officer' of the regiment in the period 1934-1938 The items here being sold are the collar badges only. We will however provide soft-copies of all the illustrations to the successful buyer for provenance and reference purposes Other items (medals, sword and insignia) pertaining to Lt-Col Gaby are being sold in several other listings on his website A rare set of private purchase English made regimental insignia for an officer of the South India Railway Battalion Condition: GVF

British India: South Indian Railway Volunteer Rifles, \'1827 Pattern\' Rifle Officer\'s regimental sword. This manufactured in period 1902-1917 This vintage sword is from era 1902-1917, was retailed by Hobson and Sons, 1,3&5 Lexington Street, London (marks on top of blade). The 32.5 inch blade lavishly etched / engraved including usual forate designs and sunbursts, together with \'King\'s Crown\', name of regiment and the regimental insignia insignia & of the South Indian Railway Volunteer Rifles. The sword hilt is of the regulation \'Light Infantry\' type, with traditional \'light infantry strung bugle\' surmounted by \'King\'s Crown\' Contained in wooden brown leather covered scabbard, complete with fittings, including leather tassel top hilt knot, \'frog\' and leather buckled slings and belt - all as-worn Positively attributed: As worn by Lieutenant-Colonel Clive Osborne Gaby, V.D., who served with the regiment circa 1915-1938, and who was the \'Commanding Officer\' of the regiment in the period 1934-1938 (see attached image showing Lt-Colonel Gaby wearing the actual sword with the same fittings. Note: The origins of the The South Indian Railway Volunteer Rifles (1897-1917) had it\'s origins in the raising of the South Indian Railway Volunteer Rifles Corps, that was established in 1884. In 1917, the unit was re-styled as the \'29th South Indian Railway Battalion (Indian Defence Force). In 1920, the unit was finally restyled as \'South Indian Railway Battalion (Auxiliary Force India). By 1934, the regiment\'s establishment comprised to a Headquarters Company (located at Trichinopoly) and three Infantry Companies, with 25 x Officer\'s. By the start of the Second World War in 1939, the regiment mustered 929 x \'All-Ranks\', comprised of 539 x \'Active\' members and 390 x \'Reservists\'. By ethnicity, in September 1939, the regiment comprised 19 x \'Europeans\' & 910 x \'Eurasians\'. The regiment was disbanded, on 14 August 1947 Important: This item is only for sale to clients who can provide evidence that they are 18 years of age, or older. Further, we will only deliver the item to United Kingdom addresses. Overseas clients are, of course, welcome to purchase, but if they cannot provide a UK delivery address, then they will have to make their own alternative arrangements for collection and delivery With only minor marks & wear to blade, commensurate with age, including 3 x inch split on each side of the leather \'cup or basket at base of the leather scabbard The item here being sold is the sword and fittings only. We will however provide soft-copies of all the illustrations to the successful buyer for provenance and reference purposes Condition: The blade bright with only minor wear

British India: United Provinces & Oudh Police Force. King\'s Crown die-struck gilt gilding-metal cap badge. Edward VII issue. Circa 1902-1910 The badge with \'E.R.J.\' entwined cypher in centre, for \'Edward VII\', and dated scroll \'1857-58\', and below a subsidiary scroll \'U.P. & Oudh Police Force\' Reverse of badge retaining its original hinged pin and clasp fittings A superb \'choice\' example of a badge from a scarce seen police force during a very short-reign. The badge retaining all of its bright frosted gilt finish Extremely scarce seen named to the force designation \'U.P. & Oudh Police Force\' the more-so in this condition Condition: EF

British India: United Provinces Police Force. King\'s Crown die-struck gilt gilding-metal cap badge. EDVII issue. Circa 1902-1910 The insignia with \'E.R.J.\' entwined cypher in centre for \'Edward VII\', and dated scroll \'1857-58\', and below a subsidiary scroll \'United Provinces Police\' Reverse of badge retaining both of the original loop fittings A choice example, the badge retaining most of the original frosted gilt finish Scarce Condition: EF

British India: United Provinces Police. King\'s Crown die-struck gilding-metal cap badge. With makers marks circa 1920-1936 Centre of badge with \'G.R.J.\' entwined cypher Reverse of insignia retaining its original slider fitting. With makers marks, \'Manufactured For: S.M. Qasim Bros Cawnpore\' and below \'Made in Germany\' An extremely rare found / seen Indian Police cap badge, that was made for a most enterprising Indian Contractor, by a company in Germany, at some time during the Weimar Republic / early Nazi era........ In choice condition - and an extremely rare example of a German made Indian Colonial Police Force badge The insignia\'s place of manufacture alone, makes this an extremely rare and desirable item of colonial insignia - and the only badge of this place of manufacture that we have ever seen / handled Condition: EF

British India: United Provinces Police. Lot of 2 x badges. King\'s Crown die-cast gilding metal cap and collar badge. Worn circa 1911-1936 Comprising 2 x GV era badges a). Cap badge. With \'G.R.J.\' entwined cypher. Retaining its original hinged pin & clasp fittings. Height b). Collar badge. With \'G.R.J.\' entwined cypher. Retaining both of its original loop fittings. Height Condition: GVF

British India: United Provinces Police. Lot of 5 x collar badges (x 3) & shoulder titles (x 2) Comprising: - United Provinces Police. King\'s Crown. With \'G.R.J.\' cypher. White metal die-cast badge - United Provinces Police. King\'s Crown. Yellow metal. With \'G.R.J.\' cypher. White metal die-cast badge - United Provinces Police. King\'s Crown. \'G.R.I.\' cypher. Blackened die-cast metal. Sans one loop - United Provinces Police. Die-struck senior officers white metal shoulder title - United Provinces Police. Die-struck junior ranks gilding metal shoulder title Note: All 3 x collars are different, including two GV era and one GVI era Except for the \'blackened; collar badge that has one reverse loop missing (a/f), all other items complete with all of their original loop fittings Condition: VF

British India: Viceroy Hardinge Best Shot Medal. Bronze A scarce & impressive Best Shot Medal Condition: About VF

British India: Voluntary War Work in India 1914-1918 Badge Un-named and un-numbered, as-issued An oval silver and laquered bronze badge Obverse: Silver lattice work centre comprising representation of lotus flowers, and roots. The laquered (blackened) bronze suround with raised letters legend ?For voluntary war work in India 1914-19? Reverse: Plain with horizontal hinged pin and clasp fittings (the insignia was intended to be worn on the lapel of civilian and voluntary services uniform) Dimensions: Approx 24.3 mm x 32 mm Important: Sold contained in original leatherette case of issue. This with H.M. Calcutta Mint marks on inside silk panel, and with plush recess. The case complete with hinge and button fittings An official award instituted by Army Department No. 12003 (3 September 1919) to recognize those British and Indian non-combatants and civilians who rendered valuable 'Volunteer' services to the 'War Effort' durng the years of the Great War. The insignia was awarded to both male and female recipients, and was accompanied by a citation (refer Imperial War Museum collections) specifying details of the volunteer service provided Awards were typically awarded to volunteers in the Red Cross Society of India, St John Ambulance Corps of India, Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A. personnel, who; aided the returning war wounded, raised war funds, conducted military fete's, organized reception & refreshment centres for military personnel, establishment of hostels, running of war comforts for Indian Army personnel serving overseas etc Condition: About EF

British India: Voluntary War Work in India 1914-1919 Badge Important: Uncommonly complete with typed paper insert instructing uniformed recipients that the insignia was not auhtorised for wear on military and civil uniformed services tunics Un-named and un-numbered, as-issued An oval silver and laquered bronze badge Obverse: Silver lattice work centre comprising representation of lotus flowers, and roots. The laquered (blackened) bronze suround with raised letters legend ?For voluntary war work in India 1914-19? Reverse: Plain with horizontal hinged pin and clasp fittings (the insignia was intended to be worn on the lapel of civilian and voluntary services uniform) Dimensions: Approx 24.3 mm x 32 mm Important: Sold contained in original leatherette case of issue. This with H.M. Calcutta Mint marks on inside silk panel, and with plush recess. The case complete with hinge and button fittings An official award instituted by Army Department No. 12003 (3 September 1919) to recognize those British and Indian non-combatants and civilians who rendered valuable 'Volunteer' services to the 'War Effort' durng the years of the Great War. The insignia was awarded to both male and female recipients, and was accompanied by a citation (refer Imperial War Museum collections) specifying details of the volunteer service provided Awards were typically awarded to volunteers in the Red Cross Society of India, St John Ambulance Corps of India, Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A. personnel, who; aided the returning war wounded, raised war funds, conducted military fete's, organized reception & refreshment centres for military personnel, establishment of hostels, running of war comforts for Indian Army personnel serving overseas etc Condition: About EF

British India: Voluntary War Work in India 1914-1919 Badge Un-named and un-numbered, as-issued An oval silver and laquered bronze badge Obverse: Silver lattice work centre comprising representation of lotus flowers, and roots. The laquered (blackened) bronze suround with raised letters legend ?For voluntary war work in India 1914-19? Reverse: Plain with horizontal hinged pin and clasp fittings (the insignia was intended to be worn on the lapel of civilian and voluntary services uniform) Dimensions: Approx 24.3 mm x 32 mm An official award instituted by Army Department No. 12003 (3 September 1919) to recognize those British and Indian non-combatants and civilians who rendered valuable 'Volunteer' services to the 'War Effort' durng the years of the Great War. The insignia was awarded to both male and female recipients, and was accompanied by a citation (refer Imperial War Museum collections) specifying details of the volunteer service provided Awards were typically awarded to volunteers in the Red Cross Society of India, St John Ambulance Corps of India, Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A. personnel, who; aided the returning war wounded, raised war funds, conducted military fete's, organized reception & refreshment centres for military personnel, establishment of hostels, running of war comforts for Indian Army personnel serving overseas etc Condition: About EF

British India: Voluntary War Work in India 1914-1919 Badge Un-named and un-numbered, as-issued An oval silver and lacquered bronze badge Obverse: Silver lattice work centre comprising representation of lotus flowers, and roots. The lacquered (blackened) bronze oval band with raised letters legend 'For voluntary war work in India 1914-19' Reverse: Plain with horizontal hinged pin and clasp fittings (the insignia was intended to be worn on the lapel of civilian and voluntary services uniform) Dimensions: Approx 24.3 mm x 32 mm Important: Sold contained in original leatherette case of issue. This with H.M. Calcutta Mint marks on inside silk panel, and with plush recess. The case complete with hinge and button fittings. An official award instituted in British India by Army Department No. 12003 (3 September 1919) to recognize those British and Indian non-combatants and civilians who rendered valuable 'Volunteer' services to the 'War Effort' during the years of the Great War. The insignia was awarded to both male and female recipients, and was accompanied by a citation (refer Imperial War Museum collections) specifying details of the volunteer service provided Awards were typically awarded to volunteers in the Red Cross Society of India, St John Ambulance Corps of India, Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A. personnel, who; aided the returning war wounded, raised war funds, conducted military fete's, organized reception & refreshment centres for military personnel, establishment of hostels, running of war comforts for Indian Army personnel serving overseas etc Condition: EF

British India: Voluntary War Work in India 1914-1919 Badge (Mrs Moncrieff-Smith, O.B.E. Important: Uncommonly complete with typed paper insert instructing uniformed recipients that the insignia was not auhtorised for wear on military and civil uniformed services tunics Un-named and un-numbered, as-issued An oval silver and laquered bronze badge Obverse: Silver lattice work centre comprising representation of lotus flowers, and roots. The laquered (blackened) bronze suround with raised letters legend ?For voluntary war work in India 1914-19? Reverse: Plain with horizontal hinged pin and clasp fittings (the insignia was intended to be worn on the lapel of civilian and voluntary services uniform) Dimensions: Approx 24.3 mm x 32 mm Important: Sold contained in original leatherette case of issue. This with H.M. Calcutta Mint marks on inside silk panel, and with plush recess. The case complete with hinge and button fittings An official award instituted by Army Department No. 12003 (3 September 1919) to recognize those British and Indian non-combatants and civilians who rendered valuable 'Volunteer' services to the 'War Effort' durng the years of the Great War. The insignia was awarded to both male and female recipients, and was accompanied by a citation (refer Imperial War Museum collections) specifying details of the volunteer service provided Awards were typically awarded to volunteers in the Red Cross Society of India, St John Ambulance Corps of India, Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A. personnel, who; aided the returning war wounded, raised war funds, conducted military fete's, organized reception & refreshment centres for military personnel, establishment of hostels, running of war comforts for Indian Army personnel serving overseas etc Condition: About EF

British India: Voluntary War Work in India 1914-1919 Badge (Mrs Morrison) Note: The H.M. Calcutta Mint case of issue with name of the recipient 'Mrs Morrison' in gilt tooled letters on exterior lid of case The award is positively attributed to Mrs Magdalene Ethel Irene Morrison (nee Pottinger) - a 'General's Daughter' - the wife of Major Joseph Morrison (later Brigadier, M.B.E., Teignmouth A.R.P. Services & late Royal Artillery, Indian Army) Magdalene Ethel Irene Pottinger, daughter of Brabazon Pottinger (Lt-General late Royal Artillery, Bombay Army), was a native of Devon, England, where she was born in 1882. Magdalene, who signed her marriage using her forename 'Irene', married Lieutenant Joseph Morrison, Royal Artillery, at 'Christ Church', Rawalpindi, Punjab, India, on, 19 December 1907. At the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register for England & Wales , Magdalene was residing together with her husband (shown as Military Officer retired, Indian Army A.R.P.) at 'Kennyhill', Teignmouth, Devon, England, where she was recorded as being an A.R.P. Warden (Teignmouth). Magdalene is recorded as having died at England, on, 27 October 1968 Un-named & un-numbered, as issued An oval silver and lacquered bronze badge Obverse: Silver lattice work centre comprising representation of lotus flowers, and roots. The lacquered (blackened) bronze oval band with raised letters legend 'For voluntary war work in India 1914-19' Reverse: Plain with horizontal hinged pin and clasp fittings (the insignia was intended to be worn on the lapel of civilian and voluntary services uniform) Dimensions: Approx 24.3 mm x 32 mm Important: Sold contained in original leatherette case of issue. This with H.M. Calcutta Mint marks on inside silk panel, and with plush recess. The case complete with hinge and button fittings. The exterior lid with name of the recipient in gilt tooled letters (Mrs Morrison) An official award instituted in British India by Army Department No. 12003 (3 September 1919) to recognize those British and Indian non-combatants and civilians who rendered valuable 'Volunteer' services to the 'War Effort' during the years of the Great War. The insignia was awarded to both male and female recipients, and was accompanied by a citation (refer Imperial War Museum collections) specifying details of the volunteer service provided Awards were typically awarded to volunteers in the Red Cross Society of India, St John Ambulance Corps of India, Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A. personnel, who; aided the returning war wounded, raised war funds, conducted military fete's, organized reception & refreshment centres for military personnel, establishment of hostels, running of war comforts for Indian Army personnel serving overseas etc Magdalene Ethel Irene Pottinger, daughter of Brabazon Pottinger (Lt-General late Royal Artillery, Bombay Army), was a native of Devon, England, where she was born in 1882. Magdalene, who signed her marriage using her forename 'Irene', married Lieutenant Joseph Morrison, Royal Artillery, at 'Christ Church', Rawalpindi, Punjab, India, on, 19 December 1907. At the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register for England & Wales , Magdalene was residing together with her husband (shown as Military Officer retired, Indian Army A.R.P.) at 'Kennyhill', Teignmouth, Devon, England, where she was recorded as being an A.R.P. Warden (Teignmouth). Magdalene is recorded as having died at England, on, 27 October 1968 Son Killed-in-Action: Lieutenant-Commander William Brabazon Robert Morrison R.N. (1911-1944), Commanding Officer of H.M.S. Janues (since 16 June 1943) was 'Killed-in-Action' on 1944. off Anzio Beachhead, Italy, when H.M.S. Janus was destroyed and sunk, after being hit by a German bomb. Of the crew (the ship had a complement of 183) only 80 survived the attack & sinking. On 20 January 1944, H.M.S. Janus was involved in the allied amphibious landings at, Anzio, Italy. On 23 January, H.M.S. Janus (Lt.Cdr. William Brabazon Robert Morrison, RN) was hit by a flying bomb. The loss of the 'Janus' was a sad blow. She and H.M.S. Jervis had fired over 500 rounds of 4.7", of the first two days of Anzio, a figure typical of many destroyers which indicated the enormous amount of help given by these ships during those critical days in Italy. For his services during 'Operation Shingle' (Anzio Landings), Lieutenant-Commander William Brabazon Robert Morrison, R.N., was awarded a posthumous 'Mention-in-Despatches' (London Gazette 9 May 1944). For his services during the Second World War. Lt-Cdr W.B.R. Morrison, R.N., is known to have been entitled to below following medals: - The 1939-1945 Star - The Atlantic Star - The Italy Star - War Medal (with Mention-in-Despatches 'Oakleaf' emblem) Condition: EF

British Indian Army Officers Head-dress Badge: 4th Madras Pioneers. Victorian Officer?s pagri badge circa 1889-1903 Important: The badge dates from circa 1889, as while the regiment was re-styled 4th Madras Native Infantry (Pioneers) in 1883, it was only in 1889 that the the Battle Honours 'Sholinghur'. 'Carnatic' & 'Mysore' were instituted A substantial solid gilt brass badge with applied brass backing plate The reverse of the badge retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fitting on reverse The regiment whose origins went back to 1753 when it was raised as '5th Battalion of Coast Sepoys', the regiment was awarded the title 'Pioneers' (represented by the 'Crossed Axes' emblem uniformly used by Indian Army Pioneer Regiments in their insignia). The regiment bore five battle honours on their colours prior to being re-styled as thr 64th Pioneers in 1903, the honours all being shown on the officers 'Pagri Badge', viz, Sholinghur, Carnatic, Mysore, Assaye, Afghanistan 1879-80 The regiment was restyled variously post 1883, as under; - 1885 became 4th Madras Infantry (Pioneers) - 1901 became 4th Madras Pioneers - 1903 became 64th Pioneers - 1922 became 2nd/1st Madras Pioneers - 1929 became Corps of Madras Pioneers - 1933 disbanded Scarce Condition: GVF

British Indian Army Officers Head-dress Badge: 61st Prince of Wales? Own Pioneers pagri badge circa 1906-10 Note: A very short-lived item of insignia dating to circa 1906-1910 The regiment with origins dating back to 1758 when it was raised as '1st Battalion Coast Sepoys'. It was only in 1906 that the regiment, then restyled as 61st Prince of Wales's Own Pioneers used the Prince of Wales plumes in their insignia. The regiment dropped useage of the Prince of Wales title and insignia, when in 1910 it was re-styled as 61st King George's Own Pioneers A large die-stamped bi-metal pagri badge retaining the original stout hinged pin and clasp fittings. With makers marks 'JR Gaunt and Son Ltd, London' on reverse Impressive and rare Condition: GVF

British Indian Army: 120th Rajputana Infantry, regimental button. Circa 1903-1922 Reverse of button complete with shank / loop, and with makers marks \'Hobson & Sons\' Lexington St, London\' The 120th Rajputana Infantry was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. The regiments origins date to 1817, when they were raised as the 2nd Battalion, 10th Regiment of Bombay Native Infantry The regiments first action was during the Anglo-Persian War in 1856, for which they were awarded the battle honours of Persia, Reshire, Bushire and Koosh-ah. During World War I they were attached to the 6th (Poona) Division and served in the Mesopotamian campaign. They fought in the Battle of Basra, the Battle of Qurna, the Battle of Es Sinn before being delivered a setback at the Battle of Ctesiphon. Following this engagement, they withdrew to Kut. Trapped in the city during the Siege of Kut they were forced to surrender after 147 days. A second battalion was raised from men on leave and reinforcements and sent to Mesopotamia In 1922 the regiment was restyled as 2nd (Prince of Wales\'s Own), 6th Rajputana Rifles In 2023, the descendent unit continues to thrive in the Indian Army. Condition EF

British Indian Army: 13th Rajputs. Pair of gilding metal regimental shoulder titles, worn 1903-1922 Reverse of both badges complete with original fittings, as issued & as worn Positively attributed: From the regimental uniforms worn during the period 1920-1946 by Colonel Brian Lytton Cole, late Chief Civil Liaison Officer, formerly Commandant of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles and late 13th Rajputs, whose medals and various insignia are being sold in various separate lots on the website Brian Lytton Cole, son of Henry Hardy Cole (Captain, Royal Engineers, Indian Service) & Catherine Jane Cole (nee Cooper, an Irish woman from Co. Sligo) was a 'Son of the British Empire' born in, Simla, British India on, 26 May 1880. Like his father before him, Brian chose a military career, and on, 25 June 1899, having prior been a Gentleman Cadet at the Royal Military Academy, was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Regiment of Artillery, of the British Army. Promoted Lieutenant in 1901, in same year he transferred to the British Indian Army, and was posted to the 13th (Shekhawati) Rajput Infantry - and the start of his more then 40 years association and service with Rajputs and Rajputana. During the Great War, Brian served with the 13th Rajputs as a Double Company Commander, at the Battle of Tanga, German East Africa, where on 4th November 1914, he was severely wounded-in-action, and captured by the German Colonial Force - the hard fighting Askaris of the 'Schutztruppe' - commanded by the legendary Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck, also called the Lion of Africa (Löwe von Afrika). Granted release on 'Parole', Brian was repatriated to British India, where he remained for the duration of the war. Post war, he held the prestigious regimental appointment as Commandant (Commanding Officer) of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles. Brian Lytton Cole (53) described as 'Lt-Colonel (Retd)' married Margaret Winifred Hume (31), described as 'Doctor M.B., Ch.B', at, St. Andrews (Scottish Mission) Chandpole Church, Jaipur, on 9 January 1934. Brian Cole remained resident in Rajputana the rest of his life, and during the Second World War, was back in uniform holding the rank of Colonel & the appointment of 'Chief Civil Liaison Officer, Rajputana & Central India' - the National Archives in New Delhi having numerous files pertaining to his service in Rajputana during the War Years. He was released from his appointment on, 10 June 1946, and died at his home at Ajmer, Rajputana on 30 December 1946 Condition: GVF

British Indian Army: 13th Raputs. Pair of \'Officer\'s silver or silver plated (not h/m) regimental collar badges, worn 1903-1922 Reverse of both badges complete with their original silver or silver plated, loop fittings, as issued & as worn An inspired choice of regimental insignia comprising 2 x pairs of crossed 'Katar's' - the traditional Rajput thrusting dagger The Shekhawati Regiment had their origins dating back 1835 when they were raised as part of the Jaipur contingent and were, eight years later taken into the Honourable East India Company's service as a local battalion of the Bengal Army. The Rajputs are recorded as fighting with distinction at Aliwal under Harry Smith in 1846, during the First Anglo-Sikh War. In 1847 they were restyled as the Shekhawati Battalion. The unit remained loyal during the Indian Mutiny, and they were later taken into the 'Regular' Bengal line. In 1903 the regiment was restyled 13th (Shekhawati) Rajput Infantry, and in 1922 became the 10th (Training) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles Positively attributed: From the regimental uniforms worn during the period 1920-1946 by Colonel Brian Lytton Cole, late Chief Civil Liaison Officer, formerly Commandant of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles and late 13th Rajputs, whose medals and various insignia are being sold in various separate lots on the website Brian Lytton Cole, son of Henry Hardy Cole (Captain, Royal Engineers, Indian Service) & Catherine Jane Cole (nee Cooper, an Irish woman from Co. Sligo) was a 'Son of the British Empire' born in, Simla, British India on, 26 May 1880. Like his father before him, Brian chose a military career, and on, 25 June 1899, having prior been a Gentleman Cadet at the Royal Military Academy, was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Regiment of Artillery, of the British Army. Promoted Lieutenant in 1901, in same year he transferred to the British Indian Army, and was posted to the 13th (Shekhawati) Rajput Infantry - and the start of his more then 40 years association and service with Rajputs and Rajputana. During the Great War, Brian served with the 13th Rajputs as a Double Company Commander, at the Battle of Tanga, German East Africa, where on 4th November 1914, he was severely wounded-in-action, and captured by the German Colonial Force - the hard fighting Askaris of the 'Schutztruppe' - commanded by the legendary Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck, also called the Lion of Africa (Löwe von Afrika). Granted release on 'Parole', Brian was repatriated to British India, where he remained for the duration of the war. Post war, he held the prestigious regimental appointment as Commandant (Commanding Officer) of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles. Brian Lytton Cole (53) described as 'Lt-Colonel (Retd)' married Margaret Winifred Hume (31), described as 'Doctor M.B., Ch.B', at, St. Andrews (Scottish Mission) Chandpole Church, Jaipur, on 9 January 1934. Brian Cole remained resident in Rajputana the rest of his life, and during the Second World War, was back in uniform holding the rank of Colonel & the appointment of 'Chief Civil Liaison Officer, Rajputana & Central India' - the National Archives in New Delhi having numerous files pertaining to his service in Rajputana during the War Years. He was released from his appointment on, 10 June 1946, and died at his home at Ajmer, Rajputana on 30 December 1946 Condition: GVF

British Indian Army: 1st (Wellesley\'s) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles & 6th Rajputana Rifles. Lot of 2 x pairs of blackened brass regimental shoulder titles Reverse of all 4 x badges complete with original fittings on each item of insignia, as issued & as worn The facing 'pair of Wellesley's Rifles badges with different reverse fittings, i.e., one with 2 x solid rectangular pierced fittings, the other with round loop fittings, as issued Positively attributed: From the regimental uniforms worn during the period 1920-1946 by Colonel Brian Lytton Cole, late Chief Civil Liaison Officer, formerly Commandant of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles and late 13th Rajputs, whose medals and various insignia are being sold in various separate lots on the website Brian Lytton Cole, son of Henry Hardy Cole (Captain, Royal Engineers, Indian Service) & Catherine Jane Cole (nee Cooper, an Irish woman from Co. Sligo) was a 'Son of the British Empire' born in, Simla, British India on, 26 May 1880. Like his father before him, Brian chose a military career, and on, 25 June 1899, having prior been a Gentleman Cadet at the Royal Military Academy, was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Regiment of Artillery, of the British Army. Promoted Lieutenant in 1901, in same year he transferred to the British Indian Army, and was posted to the 13th (Shekhawati) Rajput Infantry - and the start of his more then 40 years association and service with Rajputs and Rajputana. During the Great War, Brian served with the 13th Rajputs as a Double Company Commander, at the Battle of Tanga, German East Africa, where on 4th November 1914, he was severely wounded-in-action, and captured by the German Colonial Force - the hard fighting Askaris of the 'Schutztruppe' - commanded by the legendary Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck, also called the Lion of Africa (Löwe von Afrika). Granted release on 'Parole', Brian was repatriated to British India, where he remained for the duration of the war. Post war, he held the prestigious regimental appointment as Commandant (Commanding Officer) of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles. Brian Lytton Cole (53) described as 'Lt-Colonel (Retd)' married Margaret Winifred Hume (31), described as 'Doctor M.B., Ch.B', at, St. Andrews (Scottish Mission) Chandpole Church, Jaipur, on 9 January 1934. Brian Cole remained resident in Rajputana the rest of his life, and during the Second World War, was back in uniform holding the rank of Colonel & the appointment of 'Chief Civil Liaison Officer, Rajputana & Central India' - the National Archives in New Delhi having numerous files pertaining to his service in Rajputana during the War Years. He was released from his appointment on, 10 June 1946, and died at his home at Ajmer, Rajputana on 30 December 1946 Condition: Very Fine

British Indian Army: 1st (Wellesley\'s) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles & 6th Rajputana Rifles. Lot of 2 x pairs of blackened brass regimental shoulder titles British Indian Army: 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles & 6th Rajputana Rifles. Lot of 2 x pairs of blackened brass regimental shoulder titles Reverse of all 4 x badges complete with original fittings on each item of insignia, as issued & as worn Positively attributed: From the regimental uniforms worn during the period 1920-1946 by Colonel Brian Lytton Cole, late Chief Civil Liaison Officer, formerly Commandant of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles and late 13th Rajputs, whose medals and various insignia are being sold in various separate lots on the website Brian Lytton Cole, son of Henry Hardy Cole (Captain, Royal Engineers, Indian Service) & Catherine Jane Cole (nee Cooper, an Irish woman from Co. Sligo) was a 'Son of the British Empire' born in, Simla, British India on, 26 May 1880. Like his father before him, Brian chose a military career, and on, 25 June 1899, having prior been a Gentleman Cadet at the Royal Military Academy, was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Regiment of Artillery, of the British Army. Promoted Lieutenant in 1901, in same year he transferred to the British Indian Army, and was posted to the 13th (Shekhawati) Rajput Infantry - and the start of his more then 40 years association and service with Rajputs and Rajputana. During the Great War, Brian served with the 13th Rajputs as a Double Company Commander, at the Battle of Tanga, German East Africa, where on 4th November 1914, he was severely wounded-in-action, and captured by the German Colonial Force - the hard fighting Askaris of the 'Schutztruppe' - commanded by the legendary Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck, also called the Lion of Africa (Löwe von Afrika). Granted release on 'Parole', Brian was repatriated to British India, where he remained for the duration of the war. Post war, he held the prestigious regimental appointment as Commandant (Commanding Officer) of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles. Brian Lytton Cole (53) described as 'Lt-Colonel (Retd)' married Margaret Winifred Hume (31), described as 'Doctor M.B., Ch.B', at, St. Andrews (Scottish Mission) Chandpole Church, Jaipur, on 9 January 1934. Brian Cole remained resident in Rajputana the rest of his life, and during the Second World War, was back in uniform holding the rank of Colonel & the appointment of 'Chief Civil Liaison Officer, Rajputana & Central India' - the National Archives in New Delhi having numerous files pertaining to his service in Rajputana during the War Years. He was released from his appointment on, 10 June 1946, and died at his home at Ajmer, Rajputana on 30 December 1946 Condition: GVF

British Indian Army: 6th Rajputana Rifles. Pair of blackened brass regimental shoulder titles worn 1922-1945 Reverse of title badges complete with original fittings on each title, as issued Positively attributed: From the regimental uniforms worn during the period 1920-1946 by Colonel Brian Lytton Cole, late Chief Civil Liaison Officer, formerly Commandant of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles and late 13th Rajputs, whose medals and various insignia are being sold in various separate lots on the website Brian Lytton Cole, son of Henry Hardy Cole (Captain, Royal Engineers, Indian Service) & Catherine Jane Cole (nee Cooper, an Irish woman from Co. Sligo) was a 'Son of the British Empire' born in, Simla, British India on, 26 May 1880. Like his father before him, Brian chose a military career, and on, 25 June 1899, having prior been a Gentleman Cadet at the Royal Military Academy, was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Regiment of Artillery, of the British Army. Promoted Lieutenant in 1901, in same year he trnsferred to the British Indian Army, and was posted to the 13th (Shekhawati) Rajput Infantry - and the start of his more then 40 years association and service with Rajputs and Rajputana. During the Great War, Brian served with the 13th Rajputs as a Double Company Commander, at the Battle of Tanga, German East Africa, where on 4th November 1914, he was severely wounded-in-action, and captured by the German Colonial Force - the hard fighting Askaris of the 'Schutztruppe' - commanded by the legendary Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck, also called the Lion of Africa (Löwe von Afrika). Granted release on 'Parole', Brian was repatriated to British India, where he remained for the duration of the war. Post war, he held the prestigious regimental appointment as Commandant (Commanding Officer) of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles. Brian Lytton Cole (53) described as 'Lt-Colonel (Retd)' married Margaret Winifred Hume (31), described as 'Doctor M.B., Ch.B', at, St. Andrews (Scottish Mission) Chandpole Church, Jaipur, on 9 January 1934. Brian Cole remained resident in Rajputana the rest of his life, and during the Second World War, was back in iniform holding the rank of Colonel & the appointment of 'Chief Civil Liaison Officer, Rajputana & Central India' - the National Archives in New Delhi having numerous files pertaining to his service in Rajputana during the War Years. He was released from his appointment on, 10 June 1946, and died at his home at Ajmer, Rajputana on 30 December 1946 Condition: Very Fine

British Indian Army: 6th Rajputana Rifles. Pair of blackened brass regimental shoulder titles worn 1922-1945 Reverse of title badges complete with original fittings on each title, as issued Positively attributed: From the regimental uniforms worn during the period 1920-1946 by Colonel Brian Lytton Cole, late Chief Civil Liaison Officer, formerly Commandant of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles and late 13th Rajputs, whose medals and various insignia are being sold in various separate lots on the website Brian Lytton Cole, son of Henry Hardy Cole (Captain, Royal Engineers, Indian Service) & Catherine Jane Cole (nee Cooper, an Irish woman from Co. Sligo) was a 'Son of the British Empire' born in, Simla, British India on, 26 May 1880. Like his father before him, Brian chose a military career, and on, 25 June 1899, having prior been a Gentleman Cadet at the Royal Military Academy, was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Regiment of Artillery, of the British Army. Promoted Lieutenant in 1901, in same year he trnsferred to the British Indian Army, and was posted to the 13th (Shekhawati) Rajput Infantry - and the start of his more then 40 years association and service with Rajputs and Rajputana. During the Great War, Brian served with the 13th Rajputs as a Double Company Commander, at the Battle of Tanga, German East Africa, where on 4th November 1914, he was severely wounded-in-action, and captured by the German Colonial Force - the hard fighting Askaris of the 'Schutztruppe' - commanded by the legendary Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck, also called the Lion of Africa (Löwe von Afrika). Granted release on 'Parole', Brian was repatriated to British India, where he remained for the duration of the war. Post war, he held the prestigious regimental appointment as Commandant (Commanding Officer) of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles. Brian Lytton Cole (53) described as 'Lt-Colonel (Retd)' married Margaret Winifred Hume (31), described as 'Doctor M.B., Ch.B', at, St. Andrews (Scottish Mission) Chandpole Church, Jaipur, on 9 January 1934. Brian Cole remained resident in Rajputana the rest of his life, and during the Second World War, was back in iniform holding the rank of Colonel & the appointment of 'Chief Civil Liaison Officer, Rajputana & Central India' - the National Archives in New Delhi having numerous files pertaining to his service in Rajputana during the War Years. He was released from his appointment on, 10 June 1946, and died at his home at Ajmer, Rajputana on 30 December 1946 Condition: Very Fine

British Indian Army: A British Officers shoulder belt with hallmarked silver badge, and fittings of the 7th Gurkha Rifles, circa 1908 The black leather belt fitted with silver whistle, chains, lion's head chain-boss and plate all of which are individually hallmarked with United Kingdom makers marks by 'Joseph Jennens & Co, Birmingham 1907 (chain, whistle and boss) & 1908 (badge) Note: The crown atop the badge separate from the tips of the surrounding laurel leaves. The pouch badge insignia retaining all of the original posts to reverse, complete with washers and nuts for all the original posts, and the backplate. A scarce item of Gurkha Rifles uniform The 1st Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles were established per Indian Army Order No 483 of 27 September 1907. 7th Gurkha Rifles transferred to the British Army on 1 January 1948 Condition: VF

British Indian Army: Lot of 8 x items of insignia from the 1920\'s. Positively attributed as worn by Colonel Brian Lytton Cole, late Chief Civil Liaison Officer, formerly Commandant of 1st (Wellesley\'s) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles and late 13th Rajput Comprising: - Blackened Brass 6th Rajputana Rifles shoulder title - Black horn pattern button Kings Crown worn by 6th Rajputana Rifles - 3 x Blackened brass 'Crowns' - 2 x Blackened brass Officers rank stars - 1 x Gilded brass Officers rank stars Reverse of badges & buttons complete with original loop fittings on each, and as issued Positively attributed: From the regimental uniforms worn during the period 1920-1946 by Colonel Brian Lytton Cole, late Chief Civil Liaison Officer, formerly Commandant of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles and late 13th Rajputs, whose medals and various insignia are being sold in various separate lots on the website Brian Lytton Cole, son of Henry Hardy Cole (Captain, Royal Engineers, Indian Service) & Catherine Jane Cole (nee Cooper, an Irish woman from Co. Sligo) was a 'Son of the British Empire' born in, Simla, British India on, 26 May 1880. Like his father before him, Brian chose a military career, and on, 25 June 1899, having prior been a Gentleman Cadet at the Royal Military Academy, was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Regiment of Artillery, of the British Army. Promoted Lieutenant in 1901, in same year he transferred to the British Indian Army, and was posted to the 13th (Shekhawati) Rajput Infantry - and the start of his more then 40 years association and service with Rajputs and Rajputana. During the Great War, Brian served with the 13th Rajputs as a Double Company Commander, at the Battle of Tanga, German East Africa, where on 4th November 1914, he was severely wounded-in-action, and captured by the German Colonial Force - the hard fighting Askaris of the 'Schutztruppe' - commanded by the legendary Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck, also called the Lion of Africa (Löwe von Afrika). Granted release on 'Parole', Brian was repatriated to British India, where he remained for the duration of the war. Post war, he held the prestigious regimental appointment as Commandant (Commanding Officer) of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles. Brian Lytton Cole (53) described as 'Lt-Colonel (Retd)' married Margaret Winifred Hume (31), described as 'Doctor M.B., Ch.B', at, St. Andrews (Scottish Mission) Chandpole Church, Jaipur, on 9 January 1934. Brian Cole remained resident in Rajputana the rest of his life, and during the Second World War, was back in uniform holding the rank of Colonel & the appointment of 'Chief Civil Liaison Officer, Rajputana & Central India' - the National Archives in New Delhi having numerous files pertaining to his service in Rajputana during the War Years. He was released from his appointment on, 10 June 1946, and died at his home at Ajmer, Rajputana on 30 December 1946 Condition: Very Fine

British Indian Army: Lot of cloth rank ad regimental cloth insignia worn 1922-1945 All positively attributed and as worn by former Commandant of the 1st Battalion 6th Raputana Rifles Comprising: - Khaki cloth regimental epaulette for Lieutenant-Colonel 6th Rajputana Rifles - Pair of f/s Colonels Staff Officers red 'shoulder tabs'. With metal fittings - Smaller size Staff Officer 'shoulder tab With fittings (Kings Crown button a/f) Reverse of all badges complete with original fittings, as issued Positively attributed: From the regimental uniforms worn during the period 1920-1946 by Colonel Brian Lytton Cole, late Chief Civil Liaison Officer, formerly Commandant of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles and late 13th Rajputs, whose medals and various insignia are being sold in various separate lots on the website Brian Lytton Cole, son of Henry Hardy Cole (Captain, Royal Engineers, Indian Service) & Catherine Jane Cole (nee Cooper, an Irish woman from Co. Sligo) was a 'Son of the British Empire' born in, Simla, British India on, 26 May 1880. Like his father before him, Brian chose a military career, and on, 25 June 1899, having prior been a Gentleman Cadet at the Royal Military Academy, was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Regiment of Artillery, of the British Army. Promoted Lieutenant in 1901, in same year he transferred to the British Indian Army, and was posted to the 13th (Shekhawati) Rajput Infantry - and the start of his more then 40 years association and service with Rajputs and Rajputana. During the Great War, Brian served with the 13th Rajputs as a Double Company Commander, at the Battle of Tanga, German East Africa, where on 4th November 1914, he was severely wounded-in-action, and captured by the German Colonial Force - the hard fighting Askaris of the 'Schutztruppe' - commanded by the legendary Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck, also called the Lion of Africa (Löwe von Afrika). Granted release on 'Parole', Brian was repatriated to British India, where he remained for the duration of the war. Post war, he held the prestigious regimental appointment as Commandant (Commanding Officer) of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles. Brian Lytton Cole (53) described as 'Lt-Colonel (Retd)' married Margaret Winifred Hume (31), described as 'Doctor M.B., Ch.B', at, St. Andrews (Scottish Mission) Chandpole Church, Jaipur, on 9 January 1934. Brian Cole remained resident in Rajputana the rest of his life, and during the Second World War, was back in iniform holding the rank of Colonel & the appointment of 'Chief Civil Liaison Officer, Rajputana & Central India' - the National Archives in New Delhi having numerous files pertaining to his service in Rajputana during the War Years. He was released from his appointment on, 10 June 1946, and died at his home at Ajmer, Rajputana on 30 December 1946 Hard to find Indian Army regimental epaulettes including rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, and positively attributed to a former Commandant of 1/6 Rajputana Rifles Condition: Very Fine

British Indian Army: Pair of blackened brass British Indian Army officers rank insignia of Major\'s / Colonel\'s Crown full-size rank insignia .Worn circa 1920-1946 The badges each with red fabric inserts a/f Reverse of insignia complete with original loop fittings on each, as issued Positively attributed: From the regimental uniforms worn during the period 1920-1946 by Colonel Brian Lytton Cole, late Chief Civil Liaison Officer, formerly Commandant of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles and late 13th Rajputs, whose medals and various insignia are being sold in various separate lots on the website Brian Lytton Cole, son of Henry Hardy Cole (Captain, Royal Engineers, Indian Service) & Catherine Jane Cole (nee Cooper, an Irish woman from Co. Sligo) was a 'Son of the British Empire' born in, Simla, British India on, 26 May 1880. Like his father before him, Brian chose a military career, and on, 25 June 1899, having prior been a Gentleman Cadet at the Royal Military Academy, was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Regiment of Artillery, of the British Army. Promoted Lieutenant in 1901, in same year he trnsferred to the British Indian Army, and was posted to the 13th (Shekhawati) Rajput Infantry - and the start of his more then 40 years association and service with Rajputs and Rajputana. During the Great War, Brian served with the 13th Rajputs as a Double Company Commander, at the Battle of Tanga, German East Africa, where on 4th November 1914, he was severely wounded-in-action, and captured by the German Colonial Force - the hard fighting Askaris of the 'Schutztruppe' - commanded by the legendary Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck, also called the Lion of Africa (Löwe von Afrika). Granted release on 'Parole', Brian was repatriated to British India, where he remained for the duration of the war. Post war, he held the prestigious regimental appointment as Commandant (Commanding Officer) of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles. Brian Lytton Cole (53) described as 'Lt-Colonel (Retd)' married Margaret Winifred Hume (31), described as 'Doctor M.B., Ch.B', at, St. Andrews (Scottish Mission) Chandpole Church, Jaipur, on 9 January 1934. Brian Cole remained resident in Rajputana the rest of his life, and during the Second World War, was back in iniform holding the rank of Colonel & the appointment of 'Chief Civil Liaison Officer, Rajputana & Central India' - the National Archives in New Delhi having numerous files pertaining to his service in Rajputana during the War Years. He was released from his appointment on, 10 June 1946, and died at his home at Ajmer, Rajputana on 30 December 1946 Condition: Very Fine

British Indian Army: Pair of Cavalry Regiment \'Chain-Mail\' shoulder epaulettes The pair of chain-mail epaulettes date from circa 1911-1922 Traditionally the origins of the chain-mail shoulder epaulettes was the need to afford a degree of protection to the cavalryman from downward \'Tulwar\' (sword) blows on the cavalryman\'s shoulders Condition: VF

British Indian Army: Pair of full-size blackened brass Major\'s / Colonel\'s rank \'Crown\' insignia. From circa 1920-1946 The rank badges each with red fabric inserts Reverse of badges complete with original loop fittings, as issued Positively attributed: From the regimental uniforms worn during the period 1920-1946 by Colonel Brian Lytton Cole, late Chief Civil Liaison Officer, formerly Commandant of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles and late 13th Rajputs, whose medals and various insignia are being sold in various separate lots on the website Brian Lytton Cole, son of Henry Hardy Cole (Captain, Royal Engineers, Indian Service) & Catherine Jane Cole (nee Cooper, an Irish woman from Co. Sligo) was a 'Son of the British Empire' born in, Simla, British India on, 26 May 1880. Like his father before him, Brian chose a military career, and on, 25 June 1899, having prior been a Gentleman Cadet at the Royal Military Academy, was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Regiment of Artillery, of the British Army. Promoted Lieutenant in 1901, in same year he transferred to the British Indian Army, and was posted to the 13th (Shekhawati) Rajput Infantry - and the start of his more then 40 years association and service with Rajputs and Rajputana. During the Great War, Brian served with the 13th Rajputs as a Double Company Commander, at the Battle of Tanga, German East Africa, where on 4th November 1914, he was severely wounded-in-action, and captured by the German Colonial Force - the hard fighting Askaris of the 'Schutztruppe' - commanded by the legendary Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck, also called the Lion of Africa (Löwe von Afrika). Granted release on 'Parole', Brian was repatriated to British India, where he remained for the duration of the war. Post war, he held the prestigious regimental appointment as Commandant (Commanding Officer) of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles. Brian Lytton Cole (53) described as 'Lt-Colonel (Retd)' married Margaret Winifred Hume (31), described as 'Doctor M.B., Ch.B', at, St. Andrews (Scottish Mission) Chandpole Church, Jaipur, on 9 January 1934. Brian Cole remained resident in Rajputana the rest of his life, and during the Second World War, was back in iniform holding the rank of Colonel & the appointment of 'Chief Civil Liaison Officer, Rajputana & Central India' - the National Archives in New Delhi having numerous files pertaining to his service in Rajputana during the War Years. He was released from his appointment on, 10 June 1946, and died at his home at Ajmer, Rajputana on 30 December 1946 Condition: Very Fine

British Indian Army: Pair of full-size blackened brass Major\'s / Colonel\'s rank \'Crown\' insignia. From circa 1920-1946 The rank badges each with red fabric inserts Reverse of badges complete with original loop fittings, as issued Positively attributed: From the regimental uniforms worn during the period 1920-1946 by Colonel Brian Lytton Cole, late Chief Civil Liaison Officer, formerly Commandant of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles and late 13th Rajputs, whose medals and various insignia are being sold in various separate lots on the website Brian Lytton Cole, son of Henry Hardy Cole (Captain, Royal Engineers, Indian Service) & Catherine Jane Cole (nee Cooper, an Irish woman from Co. Sligo) was a 'Son of the British Empire' born in, Simla, British India on, 26 May 1880. Like his father before him, Brian chose a military career, and on, 25 June 1899, having prior been a Gentleman Cadet at the Royal Military Academy, was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Regiment of Artillery, of the British Army. Promoted Lieutenant in 1901, in same year he transferred to the British Indian Army, and was posted to the 13th (Shekhawati) Rajput Infantry - and the start of his more then 40 years association and service with Rajputs and Rajputana. During the Great War, Brian served with the 13th Rajputs as a Double Company Commander, at the Battle of Tanga, German East Africa, where on 4th November 1914, he was severely wounded-in-action, and captured by the German Colonial Force - the hard fighting Askaris of the 'Schutztruppe' - commanded by the legendary Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck, also called the Lion of Africa (Löwe von Afrika). Granted release on 'Parole', Brian was repatriated to British India, where he remained for the duration of the war. Post war, he held the prestigious regimental appointment as Commandant (Commanding Officer) of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles. Brian Lytton Cole (53) described as 'Lt-Colonel (Retd)' married Margaret Winifred Hume (31), described as 'Doctor M.B., Ch.B', at, St. Andrews (Scottish Mission) Chandpole Church, Jaipur, on 9 January 1934. Brian Cole remained resident in Rajputana the rest of his life, and during the Second World War, was back in iniform holding the rank of Colonel & the appointment of 'Chief Civil Liaison Officer, Rajputana & Central India' - the National Archives in New Delhi having numerous files pertaining to his service in Rajputana during the War Years. He was released from his appointment on, 10 June 1946, and died at his home at Ajmer, Rajputana on 30 December 1946 Condition: Very Fine

British Indian Army: Pair of Major\'s / Colonel\'s Crown full-size rank insignia. The officers gilding metal insignia worn from from circa 1920-1946 The rank badges each with red fabric inserts Reverse of badges complete with original loop fittings, as issued Positively attributed: From the regimental uniforms worn during the period 1920-1946 by Colonel Brian Lytton Cole, late Chief Civil Liaison Officer, formerly Commandant of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles and late 13th Rajputs, whose medals and various insignia are being sold in various separate lots on the website Brian Lytton Cole, son of Henry Hardy Cole (Captain, Royal Engineers, Indian Service) & Catherine Jane Cole (nee Cooper, an Irish woman from Co. Sligo) was a 'Son of the British Empire' born in, Simla, British India on, 26 May 1880. Like his father before him, Brian chose a military career, and on, 25 June 1899, having prior been a Gentleman Cadet at the Royal Military Academy, was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Regiment of Artillery, of the British Army. Promoted Lieutenant in 1901, in same year he transferred to the British Indian Army, and was posted to the 13th (Shekhawati) Rajput Infantry - and the start of his more then 40 years association and service with Rajputs and Rajputana. During the Great War, Brian served with the 13th Rajputs as a Double Company Commander, at the Battle of Tanga, German East Africa, where on 4th November 1914, he was severely wounded-in-action, and captured by the German Colonial Force - the hard fighting Askaris of the 'Schutztruppe' - commanded by the legendary Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck, also called the Lion of Africa (Löwe von Afrika). Granted release on 'Parole', Brian was repatriated to British India, where he remained for the duration of the war. Post war, he held the prestigious regimental appointment as Commandant (Commanding Officer) of 1st (Wellesley's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles. Brian Lytton Cole (53) described as 'Lt-Colonel (Retd)' married Margaret Winifred Hume (31), described as 'Doctor M.B., Ch.B', at, St. Andrews (Scottish Mission) Chandpole Church, Jaipur, on 9 January 1934. Brian Cole remained resident in Rajputana the rest of his life, and during the Second World War, was back in iniform holding the rank of Colonel & the appointment of 'Chief Civil Liaison Officer, Rajputana & Central India' - the National Archives in New Delhi having numerous files pertaining to his service in Rajputana during the War Years. He was released from his appointment on, 10 June 1946, and died at his home at Ajmer, Rajputana on 30 December 1946 Condition: Very Fine

British Mandate Palestine: Palestine Police. A Sergeants white metal arm badge The badge retaining both original copper lugs to reverse, and with makers marks Condition: GVF

British Merchant Navy: Clan Line Steamers Ltd. Wire bullion & cloth cap badge. Positively attributed to a Scottish \'Chindit\' Circa: Inter-war years 1919-1939 Material: Cloth embroidered with gilt bullion wire on serge cloth Dimension: 70mm (W) / 55mm (H) Obverse: The company crest of a 'Rampant Lion' in gilt bullion wire between sprays of gilt wire leaves on either side, and tied below Clan Line: The shipping line was founded in 1878 by Charles Cayzer to run direct passenger steam services between Bombay and the UK via the Suez Canal as Cayzer, Irvine & Co., Liverpool. The company vessels all had names with the prefix 'Clan'. Services were extended to South Africa in 1881 and in the same year the company opened a larger office in Glasgow. Clan Line Steamers Ltd was launched in 1890 and the company extended its routes in the Persian Gulf and to North America - it was by now also carrying cargo. Cayzer Irvine & Co. was incorporated in 1907 but remained in the hands of the Cayzer family. After the death of Charles Cayzer in 1916, the business was continued by his sons. By the late 1930s it was the largest cargo carrying concern in the world. The fleet inevitably sustained losses in both world wars. The Thompson Steam Shipping Co. was acquired in 1952. The company changed over to motor ships in the 1950s. With the advent of containerisation, the company ran down the shipping side of the business in the early 1980s, having diversified into other business ventures. 'Clan Macgregor' made the final Clan Line voyage in 1981 Positively attributed: Worn by William Kennedy McFadyen, who was the third and youngest son of Colour Sergeant Andrew Kennedy McFadyen (a 'Professional Soldier' with Highland Light Infantry) and Amelia Sarah Jane McFadyen (nee Titcombe). Of paternal Scottish heritage, William was born in Reading, Berkshire, on, 14 May 1914. After leaving school, William pursued a career as a Merchant Seaman, being employed and serving variously with: Williamson-Buchanan Turbine Steamers Ltd; Clan Line Steamers Ltd & London Midland & Scottish Steamship Services. During the Second World War, circa 1940, William enlisted in the British Army, and was allocated the unique British Army number 991690 - from the block allocated to the Royal Artillery in 1920 - on being posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery (he joined 6th Field Training Regiment on, 15 December 1940), and from there was posted to the 155th (Lanarkshire Yeomanry) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, and deployed to India. Most of 155th (Lanarkshire Yeomanry) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, shipped to Malaya, where the remnants of the unit were captured, at the fall of Singapore Colony, on,15 February 1942. However, 1 x battery, including William McFadyen remained behind in India, where the unit formed the nucleus of the newly raised, 160th Field Regiment Royal Artillery, and subsequently served in Burma under higher formation 14th Army, during which time he served as a 'Chindit' (the medals were sourced with a wide ensemble of insignia worn by William Kennedy McFadyen, including, Chindits - Special Force - cloth sleeve insignia, Lanarkshire Yeomanry insignia, & Royal Artillery badges, all of which are being listed and sold separately from the medals. William's extant Royal Artillery Attestation record, held and accessible at The National Archives, shows that he was transferred to the Essex Regiment on, 14 October 1944 - which date and posting is significant Chindit Service 51st/69th Regiment Royal Artillery: From February to April 1943 Major-General Orde Wingate's Long Range Penetration (LRP) Groups, the 'Chindits', had carried out their first operation into Japanese-held Burma (Operation Longcloth). After the lessons learned it was decided to increase 'Special Force' to six brigades for future operations, and 70th Division was selected to be broken up to provide three of these. 16th Brigade and 51st (W&C) Field Rgt left the division on 29 September 1943. In September the regiment was joined by 587 (Independent) Field Bty, which had been formed in India in 1942 from a troop of A Bty, 160th Field Rgt. The augmented regiment then handed in its guns and began converting to an infantry role. On 18 October 51st (W&C) Field Rgt was amalgamated with 69th (Duke of Connaught's Hampshire) Light Anti-Aircraft/Anti-Tank Rgt to form an infantry battalion designated 51st/69th Regiment, RA, which trained in the LRP role The combined regiment formed 51 and 69 Columns of 16th Bde for the Second Chindit Expedition (Operation Thursday). After several changes of plan, 16th Bde under Brig Bernard Fergusson began its long march from Ledo in Assam into Burma on 5 February, proceeding down a single-file track towards Hkalak Ga. The going was extremely difficult, and the head of the brigade took until 16 February to cover the 35 miles (56 km) to Hkalak Ga. Progress was then quicker, and the brigade reached the Chindwin River on 28 February, 10 days behind schedule. It turned a sandbank into an airstrip and then began crossing the river on 1 March aboard assault boats brought in by gliders. The head of the column moved off that night towards its objective of Indaw, detaching two columns (possibly 51 and 69) to attack Lonkin. The rest of 16th Bde established a stronghold codenamed 'Aberdeen' near Manhton and on 22 March gliders flew in material to construct an airstrip. The fresh 14th Bde then began to be flown in on 23 March, but 16th Bde was ordered to attack Indaw without time for concentrate or for rest after its long march. The other six columns of the brigade made the attack, but it failed with heavy casualties. Fergusson then concentrated his brigade in the hills to reorganise and await support By the beginning of April 16 Bde was back at 'Aberdeen', while the fresh Chindit formations were being flown in to continue the operation. It was then decided to fly out the exhausted units of 16th Bde. The brigade was moved to Comilla in East Bengal and by 17 May was at Bangalore in India. About a quarter of the personnel of 51st/69th Rgt were sent to the UK, either because they were unfit for further service after their exertions and sickness or were eligible for repatriation under the 'Python' scheme after three years and eight months' overseas service. The remainder of the regiment were drafted to 1st Battalion Essex Regiment, which had also returned from the Chindit expedition, and continued as infantry until the end of the war. However, the Chindits did not see action again and 'Special Force' was disbanded in February 1945 Post War: In the late 1950's William enlisted in the Territorial Army, being allocated the unique army number 23939412, and in 1958, was holding the rank of Corporal while serving with the Royal Army Pay Corps attached to the Cameronians, where he was based at Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. By the time he was awarded the EM TAVR, he held the rank of Sergeant, and although in his 50's (he was born in 1914) would have been retained in the TAVR under special conditions due to his specialist services / qualifications See other separate listings for 'McFadyen' including badges and his father's medal & regimental insignia Condition: VF

British Merchant Navy: Cunard Line. Captain\'s and senior officer\'s cap badge. With EIIR Crown. Wire bullion & cloth cap, circa 1953-1970 Circa: 1953-1970 Material: Embroidered with gilt bullion wire on serge cloth, on fabric backing Dimension: 88mm (W) / 65mm (H) Weight: 17g Obverse: In centre the Cunard logo of a rampant lion with globe, between sprays of gilt wire leaves on either side, and tied below, with Queens Crown on top The world famous Cunard Line has its origins dating back to 1840 when it was originally established as the British and North American Royal Mail Steam Packet Company. Amongst the company\'s legendary liners are included; Carpathia, the Blue Riband winners Lusitania & Mauretania, the Queen Mary, the Queen Elizabeth and in the modern era Queen Elizabeth 2 , and Queen Mary 2 Bullion wire all intact and the badge with good bright colours Condition: GVF

British Merchant Navy: London Midland Scottish Steamship Services. Wire bullion & cloth cap badge. Positively attributed to a Scottish Chindit Circa: Inter-war years 1919-1939 Material: Cloth embroidered with gilt bullion wire on serge cloth Dimension: 65mm (W) / 50mm (H) Obverse: LMS Steamship services crest comprising Wyvern's (legendary dragon) wing with red St. Georges cross in centre, between sprays of gilt wire leaves on either side, and tied below The below following information is courtesy of the Shipping Wonders of the World website, see https://www.shippingwondersoftheworld.com/index.html At the beginning of 1936 the London, Midland and Scottish Railway owned fifty-eight ships engaged in passenger and cargo services on British coastal and inland waterways. This fleet was constantly undergoing alteration and addition. In April of the same year, for example, the Marchioness of Graham was completed for the Firth of Clyde passenger services, and in July the Slieve Bearnagh was completed for the Heysham (Lancs) and Belfast freight and live-stock service. Altogether thirty new steamers were provided for the various services between 1918 and the end of 1935. Long before the amalgamation of the British railways into four main groups, steamship services had been established by the separate constituent companies to provide connexions with the railway services. The story of the Irish Mail, for instance, in the last hundred years is full of romance The London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) was a British railway company. It was formed on 1 January 1923 under the Railways Act of 1921, which required the grouping of over 120 separate railway companies into just four. The companies merged into the LMS included the London and North Western Railway, Midland Railway, several Scottish railway companies (including the Caledonian Railway), and numerous other, smaller ventures.The resulting company was an unwieldy construction, with numerous interests other than railway operations. Besides being the world’s largest transport organisation, it was also the largest commercial undertaking in the British Empire and the United Kingdom’s second largest employer, after the Post Office. The LMS also claimed to be the largest joint stock organisation in the world. The LMS was the largest of the Big Four railway companies and the only one to operate in all parts of the United Kingdom: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales Positively attributed: Worn by William Kennedy McFadyen, who was the third and youngest son of Colour Sergeant Andrew Kennedy McFadyen (a 'Professional Soldier' with Highland Light Infantry) and Amelia Sarah Jane McFadyen (nee Titcombe). Of paternal Scottish heritage, William was born in Reading, Berkshire, on, 14 May 1914. After leaving school, William pursued a career as a Merchant Seaman, being employed and serving variously with: Williamson-Buchanan Turbine Steamers Ltd; Clan Line Steamers Ltd & London Midland & Scottish Steamship Services. During the Second World War, circa 1940, William enlisted in the British Army, and was allocated the unique British Army number 991690 - from the block allocated to the Royal Artillery in 1920 - on being posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery (he joined 6th Field Training Regiment on, 15 December 1940), and from there was posted to the 155th (Lanarkshire Yeomanry) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, and deployed to India. Most of 155th (Lanarkshire Yeomanry) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, shipped to Malaya, where the remnants of the unit were captured, at the fall of Singapore Colony, on,15 February 1942. However, 1 x battery, including William McFadyen remained behind in India, where the unit formed the nucleus of the newly raised, 160th Field Regiment Royal Artillery, and subsequently served in Burma under higher formation 14th Army, during which time he served as a 'Chindit' (the medals were sourced with a wide ensemble of insignia worn by William Kennedy McFadyen, including, Chindits - Special Force - cloth sleeve insignia, Lanarkshire Yeomanry insignia, & Royal Artillery badges, all of which are being listed and sold separately from the medals. William's extant Royal Artillery Attestation record, held and accessible at The National Archives, shows that he was transferred to the Essex Regiment on, 14 October 1944 - which date and posting is significant Chindit Service 51st/69th Regiment Royal Artillery: From February to April 1943 Major-General Orde Wingate's Long Range Penetration (LRP) Groups, the 'Chindits', had carried out their first operation into Japanese-held Burma (Operation Longcloth). After the lessons learned it was decided to increase 'Special Force' to six brigades for future operations, and 70th Division was selected to be broken up to provide three of these. 16th Brigade and 51st (W&C) Field Rgt left the division on 29 September 1943. In September the regiment was joined by 587 (Independent) Field Bty, which had been formed in India in 1942 from a troop of A Bty, 160th Field Rgt. The augmented regiment then handed in its guns and began converting to an infantry role. On 18 October 51st (W&C) Field Rgt was amalgamated with 69th (Duke of Connaught's Hampshire) Light Anti-Aircraft/Anti-Tank Rgt to form an infantry battalion designated 51st/69th Regiment, RA, which trained in the LRP role The combined regiment formed 51 and 69 Columns of 16th Bde for the Second Chindit Expedition (Operation Thursday). After several changes of plan, 16th Bde under Brig Bernard Fergusson began its long march from Ledo in Assam into Burma on 5 February, proceeding down a single-file track towards Hkalak Ga. The going was extremely difficult, and the head of the brigade took until 16 February to cover the 35 miles (56 km) to Hkalak Ga. Progress was then quicker, and the brigade reached the Chindwin River on 28 February, 10 days behind schedule. It turned a sandbank into an airstrip and then began crossing the river on 1 March aboard assault boats brought in by gliders. The head of the column moved off that night towards its objective of Indaw, detaching two columns (possibly 51 and 69) to attack Lonkin. The rest of 16th Bde established a stronghold codenamed 'Aberdeen' near Manhton and on 22 March gliders flew in material to construct an airstrip. The fresh 14th Bde then began to be flown in on 23 March, but 16th Bde was ordered to attack Indaw without time for concentrate or for rest after its long march. The other six columns of the brigade made the attack, but it failed with heavy casualties. Fergusson then concentrated his brigade in the hills to reorganise and await support By the beginning of April 16 Bde was back at 'Aberdeen', while the fresh Chindit formations were being flown in to continue the operation. It was then decided to fly out the exhausted units of 16th Bde. The brigade was moved to Comilla in East Bengal and by 17 May was at Bangalore in India. About a quarter of the personnel of 51st/69th Rgt were sent to the UK, either because they were unfit for further service after their exertions and sickness or were eligible for repatriation under the 'Python' scheme after three years and eight months' overseas service. The remainder of the regiment were drafted to 1st Battalion Essex Regiment, which had also returned from the Chindit expedition, and continued as infantry until the end of the war. However, the Chindits did not see action again and 'Special Force' was disbanded in February 1945 Post War: In the late 1950's William enlisted in the Territorial Army, being allocated the unique army number 23939412, and in 1958, was holding the rank of Corporal while serving with the Royal Army Pay Corps attached to the Cameronians, where he was based at Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. By the time he was awarded the EM TAVR, he held the rank of Sergeant, and although in his 50's (he was born in 1914) would have been retained in the TAVR under special conditions due to his specialist services / qualifications See other separate listings for 'McFadyen' including badges and his father's medal & regimental insignia A scarce seen 'Railways' Shipping Service badge from the inter-war years Condition: VF

British Merchant Navy: Williamson-Buchanan Turbine Steamers Ltd. Wire bullion & cloth cap badge - positively attributed to a Scottish \'Chindit\' Circa: Inter-war years 1919-1939 Material: Cloth embroidered with gilt bullion wire on serge cloth Dimension: 65mm (W) / 45mm (H) Obverse: The badge depicts in the centre the company 'Pennant' comprising a 'Gold Crescent Moon & Star' against a pale blue background. The 'Pennant' angled as flying from a pole, with sprays of gilt wire leaves on either side Williamson Buchanan and Turbine Steamers Ltd: Were respectively, two of the major independent passenger steamship operators players on the River Clyde, in Scotland. The Williamson-Buchanan steamers served the routes 'doon the watter' from the centre of Glasgow to the Clyde Coast resorts, whilst the ships of Turbine Steamers covered long-distance day excursions to Inveraray and Campbeltown. The companies were merged in the early 20th Century to form Williamson Buchanan and Turbine Steamers Ltd Positively attributed: Worn by William Kennedy McFadyen, who was the third and youngest son of Colour Sergeant Andrew Kennedy McFadyen (a 'Professional Soldier' with Highland Light Infantry) and Amelia Sarah Jane McFadyen (nee Titcombe). Of paternal Scottish heritage, William was born in Reading, Berkshire, on, 14 May 1914. After leaving school, William pursued a career as a Merchant Seaman, being employed and serving variously with: Williamson-Buchanan Turbine Steamers Ltd; Clan Line Steamers Ltd & London Midland & Scottish Steamship Services. During the Second World War, circa 1940, William enlisted in the British Army, and was allocated the unique British Army number 991690 - from the block allocated to the Royal Artillery in 1920 - on being posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery (he joined 6th Field Training Regiment on, 15 December 1940), and from there was posted to the 155th (Lanarkshire Yeomanry) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, and deployed to India. Most of 155th (Lanarkshire Yeomanry) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, shipped to Malaya, where the remnants of the unit were captured, at the fall of Singapore Colony, on,15 February 1942. However, 1 x battery, including William McFadyen remained behind in India, where the unit formed the nucleus of the newly raised, 160th Field Regiment Royal Artillery, and subsequently served in Burma under higher formation 14th Army, during which time he served as a 'Chindit' (the medals were sourced with a wide ensemble of insignia worn by William Kennedy McFadyen, including, Chindits - Special Force - cloth sleeve insignia, Lanarkshire Yeomanry insignia, & Royal Artillery badges, all of which are being listed and sold separately from the medals. William's extant Royal Artillery Attestation record, held and accessible at The National Archives, shows that he was transferred to the Essex Regiment on, 14 October 1944 - which date and posting is significant Chindit Service 51st/69th Regiment Royal Artillery: From February to April 1943 Major-General Orde Wingate's Long Range Penetration (LRP) Groups, the 'Chindits', had carried out their first operation into Japanese-held Burma (Operation Longcloth). After the lessons learned it was decided to increase 'Special Force' to six brigades for future operations, and 70th Division was selected to be broken up to provide three of these. 16th Brigade and 51st (W&C) Field Rgt left the division on 29 September 1943. In September the regiment was joined by 587 (Independent) Field Bty, which had been formed in India in 1942 from a troop of A Bty, 160th Field Rgt. The augmented regiment then handed in its guns and began converting to an infantry role. On 18 October 51st (W&C) Field Rgt was amalgamated with 69th (Duke of Connaught's Hampshire) Light Anti-Aircraft/Anti-Tank Rgt to form an infantry battalion designated 51st/69th Regiment, RA, which trained in the LRP role The combined regiment formed 51 and 69 Columns of 16th Bde for the Second Chindit Expedition (Operation Thursday). After several changes of plan, 16th Bde under Brig Bernard Fergusson began its long march from Ledo in Assam into Burma on 5 February, proceeding down a single-file track towards Hkalak Ga. The going was extremely difficult, and the head of the brigade took until 16 February to cover the 35 miles (56 km) to Hkalak Ga. Progress was then quicker, and the brigade reached the Chindwin River on 28 February, 10 days behind schedule. It turned a sandbank into an airstrip and then began crossing the river on 1 March aboard assault boats brought in by gliders. The head of the column moved off that night towards its objective of Indaw, detaching two columns (possibly 51 and 69) to attack Lonkin. The rest of 16th Bde established a stronghold codenamed 'Aberdeen' near Manhton and on 22 March gliders flew in material to construct an airstrip. The fresh 14th Bde then began to be flown in on 23 March, but 16th Bde was ordered to attack Indaw without time for concentrate or for rest after its long march. The other six columns of the brigade made the attack, but it failed with heavy casualties. Fergusson then concentrated his brigade in the hills to reorganise and await support By the beginning of April 16 Bde was back at 'Aberdeen', while the fresh Chindit formations were being flown in to continue the operation. It was then decided to fly out the exhausted units of 16th Bde. The brigade was moved to Comilla in East Bengal and by 17 May was at Bangalore in India. About a quarter of the personnel of 51st/69th Rgt were sent to the UK, either because they were unfit for further service after their exertions and sickness or were eligible for repatriation under the 'Python' scheme after three years and eight months' overseas service. The remainder of the regiment were drafted to 1st Battalion Essex Regiment, which had also returned from the Chindit expedition, and continued as infantry until the end of the war. However, the Chindits did not see action again and 'Special Force' was disbanded in February 1945 Post War: In the late 1950's William enlisted in the Territorial Army, being allocated the unique army number 23939412, and in 1958, was holding the rank of Corporal while serving with the Royal Army Pay Corps attached to the Cameronians, where he was based at Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. By the time he was awarded the EM TAVR, he held the rank of Sergeant, and although in his 50's (he was born in 1914) would have been retained in the TAVR under special conditions due to his specialist services / qualifications See other separate listings for 'McFadyen' including badges and his father's medal & regimental insignia Scarce Condition: VF

British Miniature Medal group of 3 x Great War Medals: In \'Benson\'s\' leatherette case The group comprises three miniature medals: - 1914-15 Star - British War Medal. Silver issue. With swivel supension - Interallied Victory Medal The medals all mounted and suspended from a contemporary medal mounting bar that retains the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings The miniatures contained in a plush leatherette carrying case by 'Benson's of Ludgate Hil, London'. The logo of the company with 'Kings Crown' is on the upper silk panel. The case complete with brass hinges and push button opener The size of recess in the case is suitable for a maximum of 4 x mounted miniature medals In addition to their line in miniature medals Benson's are best known for being contracted in the 19th Century to make and supply Indian Order of Merit's on behalf of the Governement of India The silk ribbon on the Victory medal is worn & frayed Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal Group: A group of 3 x unattributed Great War era, campaign medals - 1914-15 Star - British War Medal. Silver (This with swivel supender) - Interallied Victory Medal The group mounted in the swing-style, and as -worn, the medals all suspended from contemporary silk ribbons. The mounting bar with clasp fitting, and now sans pin Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal Group: A pair of unattributed Great War era, campaign medals - British War Medal. Silver - Interallied Victory Medal The medals mounted in the swing-style. The medals both suspended from contemporary silk ribbons, with safety pin stitched to reverse, and as-worn by the veteran Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal Group: A pair of unattributed Great War era, campaign medals - British War Medal. Silver - Interallied Victory Medal The medals mounted in the swing-style, and as -worn. The medals both suspended from contemporary silk ribbons, the mounting bar retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal Group: A pair of United Nations and Long Service Medals to the British Army - United Nations: Service Medal with riband for UNThe 1939-1945 Star - Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. EIIR issue with 'Regular Army' bar Note: The pair is court-mounted and as-worn. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal Group: A positively attributed 'Highland Officer' & Great War casualty miniature group of 14 (Major Alexander Gilchrist Denoon, late Seaforth Highlanders) - 1914 Star. With dated slip-on clasp - British War Medal. Silver issue - Interallied Victory Medal. Riband fitted with MID oakleaves emblem - The 1939-45 Star - The France and Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Coronation Medal 1937 - Special Constabulary Long Service Medal. GVI first issue - Belgium: Order of the Crown. 5th Class 'Chevaliers' breast badge - Belgium: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre) 1914-1918 issue. With 'Palm' emblem' - Belgium: Cross of the Veterans of King Albert I (Croix des Veterans du Roi Albert I) - France: Commemorative Medal for the Battle of the Somme 1914-1918 & 1940 - Belgium: Flemish Cross of the Three Cities, 3 clasps 'Ieper' 'Nieuwpoort' & 'Dixsmuide' Sold together with: - Coloured photograph of the veteran wearing his full-size medals circa 1969 - B&W photo in Patrol Blues & Trews, as Lieutenant, Ireland circa 1921 - Recipients membership card British section of Veterans of King Albert (1967) Note: All the foreign Orders, Decorations and Medals confirmed as awarded per official London Gazette publication dates & respective medal award brevets as under; - Belgium: Order of the Crown. 5th Class 'Chevaliers' breast badge (LG 24 September 1917) - Belgium: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre) 1914-1918 issue (LG 11 March 1918) - Belgium: Cross of the Veterans of King Albert (Brevet 82644, 19 August 1969) - Belgium: Flemish Cross of the Three Cities (Brevet 11646, 18 August 1970) - France: Commemorative Medal for the Battle of the Somme (Brevet 15861, 1 July 1956) Alexander Gilchrist Denoon was a native of, Logie Easter, Ross & Cromarty, Scotland, where he was born on 17 February 1889. Alexander enlisted in the British Army, and joined his local regiment, the Seaforth Highlanders, in 1905, being posted to the 2nd Battalion (Rosshire-Buffs). Alexander was evidently a model soldier, as promotion came quick. He served for just over 11 years in the ranks, latterly as a Warrant Officer 2nd Class. He landed in France as a Lance-Sergeant in the 2nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders on 21 August 1914 and remained on active service until the war's end. The Battalion was heavily engaged in the retreat to Mons in 1914, suffering heavy casualties, among them Lieutenant-Colonel Sir E. R. Bradford, Bt., the unit's C.O., who was killed at the crossing of the Aisne in mid-September. In the following month, the Battalion was engaged in the attack on Meteren, when it carried enemy positions at the point of the bayonet, in addition to heavy fighting at Frelinghen; the unit's war diary records 'no firing' on Christmas Day 1914, when the Seaforths were free to 'walk about in the open'. On 1 July 1916, the Battalion went into action with the 1st East Lancashires and 1st Hampshires at Redan Ridge on the Somme. In the ensuing fighting - which cost the Seaforths nearly 400 casualties - one of Denoon's comrades, Drummer Ritchie, won a memorable V.C.: amidst a galling fire, he stood on the parapet of a trench and rallied his comrades by sounding the 'Charge'. Alexander Denoon was commissioned in November 1916'Wounded-in-Action' - reportedly more then once - during the Great War. As a Second Lieutenant serving on the Western Front in France, he received he received a Gunshot & Shrapnel Wound (GSW) to the right knee, that led to his evacuation by 'Wound Convoy' on 25 April 1917 - he was evacuated to the United Kingdom, where spent several months on Rest & Recuperation at the American Women's Hospital for Officers at Lancaster Gate, London. At the time of his wound in 1917, he had completed 12 years military service, of which 17 months had bene spent on active service with the B.E.F. During his period of recovery, his wife (he had married in 1913) resided at Ballachraggan, Kildary, Rosshire, Scotland His gallant service on the Western Front was recognised by the award of a brace of Belgian decorations, which werte published in the London Gazette per above references Major Denoon was placed on Retired List in the 1930's, however, with the outbreak of the Second World War in September, 1939, he volunteered his services, and served as a Major in his old regiment and latterly in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps. During the Second World War, he saw active service in France, with the British Expeditionary Force at Dunkirk, and later returned for the campaigns of liberation in North West Europe 1944-1945 After leaving the British Army circa 1930, he resided for many years at, 26 First Avenue, Walton-On-Thames, Surrey, England. He remained a proud 'Seaforth' Highlander throughout his life, as testified by his appointment as Chairman of the London Branch of the Seaforth Highlanders Association, which office he held between 1930-51. Major Denoon, s recorded as having died at Manchester, Lancashire, England, during the fourth quarter of 1974, at which time he had been residing at 24 Jevington Walk, M13 9DQ. Important: The recipients full-size medals, award brevets / certificates, together wth other photographs are being sold as a separate lot on the website of www.aberdeenmedals.com A very fine combination of medals and decorations to the Seaforth Highlanders, including some scarce seen foreign miniature awards Condition: VF

British Miniature Medal Group: An positively attributed 'Jungles to Jails' South East Asia campaign & prison service group of 3: Officer Patrick John Snell, B.E.M., Her Majesty's Prison Service, late Company Sergeant Major, 1st Battalion Seaforth Highland - British Empire Medal (Civil Division). EIIR issue - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI first issue with 2 clasps 'S.E. Asia 1945-46' & ' Malaya' Important: The B.E.M. published in the London Gazette issue of 31 December 1984, and an award as Officer, Her Majesty's Prison Service, 'Reading Prison' Note: The GSM medal with clasp 'S.E. Asia 1945-46' verified as entitled per the respective medal roll of 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders (ref WO 100/514 compiled at Gillman Barracks, Singapore, on 25 August 1947). 1/Seaforth, was the only Scottish regiment - and one of very few British Infantry regiments, to have deployed at battalion level, and qualify for this particular medal & clasp for fighting in Netherlands East Indies, with 26th Indian Division. in the period 1945-1946. Less then 500 x 'S. E. Asia' clasps were awarded to 1/Seaforth, the battalion subsequently serving a tour in Malaya, 1946-1951 Patrick John Snell, son of Herbert & Johannah Snell, was born, at Newton Abbot, Devon, England, circa 1927. In 1939, Patrick, still a schoolboy was residing at home with his parents, at Windown, Bridgewater, Somerset, where his father was employed as a 'Keeper & Rabbit Trapper'. Patrick joined the British Army as a 'Boy Soldier' in 1944, and was posted to the Seaforth Highlanders. Subsequently serving with 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders. By the time he took his discharge from the British Army, circa 1962, he was holding the appointment of Company Sergeant Major (CSM). After leaving the British Army, Patrick joined the Prison Service and was serving as an Officer at Reading Prison, when he was decorated with the British Empire Medal in 1984. After retiring form the Prison Service, Patrick reloated to Inverness, Scotland. Patrick Snell is recorded as having died at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, Scotland, on 5 February 2009, and an obituary notice being posted in the Inverness Courier issue of 6 February The medals mounted-as-worn in the court-style Note: Only the miniature medals and named display label, are included in this item for sale. The attached images showing the recipient's full-size medals and naming on GSM are ony being shown for reference, and attribution purposes and are not included in the sale Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal Group: An un-attributed South Atlantic War Medal 1980, and Long Service medal pair to a former 'Para' veteran of the Parachute Regiment - General Servce Medal 1962: With clasp 'Northern Ireland'. The riband fitted with enamelled 'Parachute Regiment' regimental insignia - South Atlantic Medal 1980. With combat rosette on riband. The riband fitted with enamelled 'Parachute Regiment' enamelled regimental insignia Note: The pair is mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings The 'Parachute Regiment' regimental insignia, has a clutchback / pin device, for wear as a lapel pin or as an embellishment on medal ribands by veterans Condition: About EF

British Miniature Medal Group: An unattributed 'Palestine' and Second World War naval campaign and long service group of 6: - Naval General Service Medal 1915. GVI second issue & clasp 'Palestine 1936-39' - The 1939-1945 Star - The Atlantic Star - The Africa Star. With clasp 'North Africa 1942-43' - War Medal - Navy long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GVI first issue The miniature medals are all quality contemporary issues mounted as-worn in the swing style. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal Group: An unattributed campaign and commemorative miniature medal group of 4 - 1914-15 Star - British War Medal. Silver (This with swivel supender) - Interallied Victory Medal - Coronation Medal 1953 The group mounted in the swing-style, and as -worn. The medals all suspended from contemporary silk ribbons, and the mounting bar retainign the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal Group: An unattributed campaign, commemorative and long service miniature medal group of 10 - 1914-15 Star - British War Medal. Silver (This with swivel supender) - Interallied Victory Medal - The 1939-1945 Star - The France & Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Coronation Medal 1937 - Territorial Force Efficiency Medal GV (mounted on TEM riband) - Efficiency Medal. GV issue 'Territorial' bar. Plus 2 x further service bars Note: The 9th medal is a Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, mounted on a Territorial Efficiency Medal riband A fine 'Territorial' volunteers 'World War's' campaign and long service medal group, of contemporary struck miniature medals The group mounted in the swing-style, and as -worn, the medals all suspended from contemporary silk ribbons, and the mounting bar retainign the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal Group: An unattributed Second World War campaign medal group of 5 with 'Mention in Dispatches' emblem - The 1939-1945 Star - The Africa Star (with reverse makers mark 'Ludlow London') - The Italy Star - The France & Germany Star - War Medal. This with 'MID' oakleaf emblem for Mention-in-Dispatches The miniature medals are all contemporary issues mounted as-worn in the swing style. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal Group: An unattributed Second World War campaign miniature medal group of 3 - The 1939-1945 Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Note: The miniatures are all contemporary quality strikes strikes, the medals being silver The group mounted in the swing-style, suspended on contemporary silk ribands in the order and style as-worn by the veteran. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal Group: An unattributed Second World War campaign miniature medal group of 4 - The 1939-1945 Star - The Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal. The riband fitted with an 'Oakleaf' MID emblem Note: The 'Oakleaf' emblem on the War Medal denotes that the recipient had been awarded a Mention-in-Dispatches for distinguished services during the Second World War The group mounted in the swing-style, and as -worn. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

British Miniature Medal Group: An unattributed Second World War campaign miniature medal group of 4 - The 1939-1945 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal riband (The medal reverse is a GVI issue NGS 1915) Note: The medal mounter / veteran used a NGS 1915 Medal with identical GVI Obverse as a substitute for the War Medal The group mounted in the swing-style, and as -worn. The mounting bar retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

British Miniature Medal: British War Medal 1914-1918. Silver issue This contemporary silver medal fitted with a straight non-swivel suspender Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal: British War Medal 1914-1918. Silver issue This contemporary silver medal fitted with a 'Swivel' suspender Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal: Distinguished Conduct Medal. GVI first issue obverse Type of award circa 1936-1947 A contemporary silver strike fitted with a stitched silk riband Condition: About EF

British Miniature Medal: Distinguished Service Medal. GVI first issue obverse With straight rigid suspension A contemporary silver strike fitted with a stitched silk riband Condition: EF

British Miniature Medal: Distinguished Service Medal. GVI first issue obverse. With 'Swivel' suspension A contemporary silver strike fitted with a stitched silk riband The decoration is fitted with a swivel suspension Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal: Efficiency Decoration. EIIR issue with 'T. & A. V. R.' riband and bar The medal awarded for service in the Territorial and Army Volunteer Reserve' Medal court-mounted, and as-worn. The mounting bar, this retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal: Efficiency Medal. EIIR issue with 'T. & A. V. R.' riband and bar The medal awarded for service in the Territorial and Army Volunteer Reserve' Medal mounted in the swing style, and as-worn. The riband with mounting bar, this latter retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal: Fire Brigade Long Service & Good Conduct Medal Medal court-mounted, and as-worn. The mounting bar retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal: General Service Medal 1962. No clasp Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal: General Service Medal 1962. No clasp Medal mounted in the swing style, and as-worn. The riband with mounting bar, this retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal: General Service Medal 1962. No clasp Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal: General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Northern Ireland' Medal court-mounted, and as-worn. The mounting bar, this retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

British Miniature Medal: General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Northern Ireland' Medal mounted in the swing style, and as-worn. The riband with mounting bar, this retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal: General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'South Arabia', and riband fitted with oakleaf 'MID' emblem The oakleaf emblem denotes a recipient who has been Mentioned-in-Dispatches Medal fitted with long length of riband Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal: General Service Medal 1962. With clasp \'Northern Ireland\' Medal court-mounted, and as-worn. The mounting bar, this retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

British Miniature Medal: General Service Medal 1962. With clasp \'Northern Ireland\' Medal court-mounted, and as-worn. The mounting bar, this retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

British Miniature Medal: General Service Medal 1962. With clasp \'Northern Ireland\' Medal mounted in the swing style, and as-worn. The riband with mounting bar, this retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal: General Service Medal 1962. With clasp \'Northern Ireland\' Medal mounted in the swing style, and as-worn. The riband with mounting bar, this retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal: Interallied Victory Medal. The riband fitted with an 'Oakleaves' emblem for Mention-in-Dispatches This contemporary medal complete with silk riband, the latter fitted with twin-blades MID emblem Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal: Military Medal. GVI first type legend (pre 1948) variant obverse with 'Uncrowned' overse portrait The contemporary silver medal offered is a numismatic 'Mule', with variant obverse portrait never approved awarded on full-size awards of the Military Medal A rare variant Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal: Rhodesia Medal 1980 Medal mounted in the swing style, and as-worn. The riband with mounting bar, this retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal: Rhodesia Medal 1980 Medal mounted in the swing style, and as-worn. The riband with mounting bar, this retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal: Rhodesia Medal 1980 Medal mounted in the swing style, and as-worn. The riband with mounting bar, this retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal: Rhodesia Medal 1980 Medal mounted in the swing style, and as-worn. The riband with mounting bar, this retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal: South Atlantic Medal 1982 With long length of riband Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal: South Atlantic Medal 1982 With long length of riband Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal: South Atlantic Medal 1982 With long length of riband Condition: GVF

British Miniature Medal: South Atlantic Medal 1982 Mounted in the swing style, and as-worn. The medal mounting bar retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

British North Borneo Company Medal 1897-1916. Bronze issue with clasp 'Punitive Expedition' Note: The medal fitted with the second type riband An un-named original issue The medal having the original thick planchet, with makers marks 'Spink & Son' A superb example, Condition: EF

British North Borneo Company Medal 1897-1916. Bronze issue with clasp \'Punitive Expeditions\' An un-named and un-marked medal, as issued The clasp was awarded for 'Punitive Expeditions' carried out in 1898 in British North Borneo Important: Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (Hayward, Birch & Bishop, 7th Edition, Spink, 2006)' Spink records indicate that 18 x silver & 100 bronze medals with this clasp were initially produced, but that only 5 x silver medals were subsequently awarded to Officers (and 47 in bronze awarded to other ranks). Circa 1905 it was decreed that recipients of bronze medals could be exchanged for silver medals. It is not known how many recipients of the bronze issue medals applied for the exchange, but it is recorded that Spink supplied a further 9 x silver medals with this clasp in 1905, and that a further 12 x unnamed silver medals with this clasp were supplied in 1909. A choice & rare campaign medal Condition: About EF

British North Borneo Company Medal 1897-1916. Bronze issue with clasp \'Punitive Expeditions\' An un-named and un-marked medal With makers name \'Spink & Son - London\' in reverse exergue The clasp was awarded for \'Punitive Expeditions\' carried out in 1898 in British North Borneo Important: Reference, British Battles & Medals\' (Hayward, Birch & Bishop, 7th Edition, Spink, 2006) Spink records indicate that 18 x silver & 100 bronze medals with this clasp were initially produced, and supplied un-named, but that only 5 x silver medals were subsequently awarded to Officers (and 47 in bronze awarded to other ranks). Circa 1905 it was decreed that recipients of bronze medals could be exchanged for silver medals. It is not known how many recipients of the bronze issue medals applied for the exchange, but it is recorded that Spink supplied a further 9 x silver medals with this clasp in 1905, and that a further 12 x unnamed silver medals with this clasp were supplied in 1909. A choice & rare campaign medal Condition: About EF

British North Borneo Company Medal 1897-1916. Bronze issue. With clasp 'Punitive Expeditions' (Sergt: 14: Sawing) Note: The medal with correct locally engraved naming. The medals were supplied and sent un-named to British North Borneo, where they were subsequently locally named and issued to recipients This medal was awarded to a local native 'Dayak' recipient Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (7th edition, 2006). Only an estimated 100 x bronze medals with the clasp 'Punitive Expeditions' were ever produced, of which 47 are known to have been awarded to locally enlisted native ranks of the British North Borneo Company. From 1905, all holders of the bronze medal could, on application, surrender their bronze medals in exchange for silver medals and clasps, but it is not recorded how many such exchanges occurred, albeit Spink records indicate that a total of 21 silver medals and clasps were subsequently supplied between 1905-1912 Provenance: Dr Arthur B. King Collection (2003) Rare Condition: EF

British North Borneo Company Medal 1897-1916. Silver issue with clasp \'Punitive Expeditions\' (Specimen) Note: An original silver struck, official marked \'Specimen\' campaign medal with makers \'Spink & On London\' die marks on reverse The clasp was awarded for \'Punitive Expeditions\' carried out in 1898 in British North Borneo Important: Reference \'British Battles & Medals\' (Hayward, Birch & Bishop, 7th Edition, Spink, 2006)\' Spink records indicate that 18 x silver & 100 bronze medals with this clasp were initially produced, but that only 5 x silver medals were subsequently awarded to Officers (and 47 in bronze awarded to other ranks). Circa 1905 it was decreed that recipients of bronze medals could be exchanged for silver medals. It is not known how many recipients of the bronze issue medals applied for the exchange, but it is recorded that Spink supplied a further 9 x silver medals with this clasp in 1905, and that a further 12 x unnamed silver medals with this clasp were supplied in 1909. Officially marked \'Specimen\' medals from unused (unissued) stock were marked impressed and distributed to related institutions, departments and agencies of the British North Borneo Company & British Colonial Office / Crown Agents, and are not to be confused with later struck and marked \'copy\' medals in this series that were mostly struck from later damaged (cracked) and flawed dies, and of crude appearance mostly seen with fixed non swiveling suspensions, and made of non silver white metal and cheaper metals. Medal complete with a long length of original silk riband A choice and scarce specimen medal Condition: About EF

British North Borneo Company Medal 1897-1916. Silver issue with clasp \'Punitive Expedition\' An un-named and un-marked strike Important: An original silver struck campaign medal with makers \'Spink & Son London\' die marks on reverse The clasp was awarded for \'Punitive Expeditions\' carried out in 1898 in British North Borneo Important: Reference \'British Battles & Medals\' (Hayward, Birch & Bishop, 7th Edition, Spink, 2006)\' Spink records indicate that 13 x silver & 75 bronze medals with this clasp were initially produced, of which 12 x silver medals with clasps were awarded to officers and 74 bronze medals with clasps were awarded to native all-ranks. Circa 1905-6 recipients of the bronze awards were authorised to exchange their medals for silver issues, but no records exist of how many made the change, however Spink - the medal maker - records 25 x impressed named silver medals were supplied in 1905, with a further 10 x un-named silver medalsbut that only 5 x silver medals were subsequently awarded to Officers (and 47 in bronze awarded to other ranks). Circa 1905 it was decreed that recipients of bronze medals could be exchanged for silver medals. It is not known how many recipients of the bronze issue medals applied for the exchange, but it is recorded that Spink supplied a further 9 x silver medals with this clasp in 1905, and that a further 12 x unnamed silver medals supplied in 1906, and another 2 in 1909 Medal complete with good length of original silk \'moire\' riband A choice and extremely rare example of the earliest campaign medal and clasp to be awarded by the British North Borneo Company Condition: About EF

British North Borneo Company Medal 1897-1916. Silver issue with clasp \'Punitive Expedition\' An un-named and un-marked medal Metal: Silver Dimension: 38mm (w) / 5mm (rim) Weight: 57g Important: An original silver struck campaign medal with makers \'Spink & Son - London\' die marks in reverse exergue The clasp was awarded for the \'Punitive Expedition\' carried out in December 1897, in British North Borneo Important: Reference,British Battles & Medals\' (Hayward, Birch & Bishop, 7th Edition, Spink, 2006) Spink records indicate that 13 x silver & 75 bronze medals with this clasp were initially produced, of which 12 x silver medals with clasps were awarded to officers and 74 bronze medals with clasps were awarded to native all-ranks. Circa 1905-6 recipients of the bronze awards were authorised to exchange their medals for silver issues, but no records exist of how many made the change, however Spink - the medal maker - records 24 x impressed named silver medals were supplied in 1905; 10 x un-named silver medals supplied in 1906, and lastly another 12 x silver medals were supplied in 1909 Medal complete with a clean bright length of original silk riband A choice and extremely rare example of the earliest campaign medal and clasp to be awarded by the British North Borneo Company Condition: About EF

British North Borneo Company Medal 1900. Bronze issue with clasp 'Tambunan' (397. Private Marian) Note: The recipient was a locally recruited indigenous Iban (Dayak) soldier, holding the rank of Private at the time of his qualifying service with the military forces of the British North Borneo Company Reference 'British Battles & Medal' (7th Edition, 2006) it is estimated that only 116 x bronze medals and clasps were originally issued. Scarce Condition: About EF

British North Borneo Company Medal 1900. Bronze issue with clasp \'Tambunan\' An un-named and un-marked medal, as issued Reference 'British Battles & Medal' (7th Edition, 2006) it is estimated that only 7 x silver medals & 116 x bronze medals and clasps were originally issued, named to Officers & Other Ranks of the British North Borneo Company local forces. In 1905-1906 bronze medals could be exchanged for silver Extant records show that 36 of the original bronze medals were returned in exchange for silver medals that were then issued with impressed naming. Other records held by Spink & Son indicate, that in 1906, another 10 x un-named silver medals were supplied, and a further 12 x un-named silver medals were supplied in 1909 Rare Condition: About EF

British North Borneo Company Medal 1900. Bronze issue with clasp \'Tambunan\' An un-named and un-marked medal The reverse of the medal with medal makers name \'Spink & Son London\' Reference \'British Battles & Medals\' (7th Edition, 2006) it is estimated that only 7 x silver medals & 116 x bronze medals and clasps were originally issued, named to Officers & Other Ranks of the British North Borneo Company local forces. In 1905-1906 bronze medals could be exchanged for silver medals and extant records show that 36 of the original bronze medals were returned in exchange for silver medals that were then issued with impressed naming. Other records held by Spink & Son indicate, that in 1906, another 10 x un-named silver medals were supplied, and a further 12 x un-named medals were supplied in 1909 Rare Condition: About EF

British North Borneo Company Medal 1900. Silver issue with clasp \'Tambunan\' An un-named and un-marked medal, as issued Reference 'British Battles & Medal' (7th Edition, 2006) it is estimated that only 7 x silver medals & 116 x bronze medals and clasps were originally issued, named to Officers & Other Ranks of the British North Borneo Company local forces. In 1905-1906 bronze medals could be exchanged for silver Extant records show that 36 of the original bronze medals were returned in exchange for silver medals that were then issued with impressed naming. Other records held by Spink & Son indicate, that in 1906, another 10 x un-named silver medals were supplied, and a further 12 x un-named silver medals were supplied in 1909 Rare Condition: Toned EF

British North Borneo Company's Medal 1897-1916. Silver issue with clasp 'Rundum' An original 'Spink & Co' struck medal. Un-named as issued Important: Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (Spink, 7th edition 2006), extant records held by 'Spink' show that only 98 x silver medals with clasp 'Rundum' were issued for this punitive expedition carried out in 1915-1916, during the era of the Great War. The 'Rundum Expedition' was led by Mr A.W.I. Bunbury, who together with a few European officers led a force of 110 native 'All-Ranks'. Additionally a few single 'Rundum' clasps were struck and issued loose for attachment to medals already held by a few recipients who had prior qualified and received a medal for an earlier campaign Rare Condition: About EF

British North Borneo Company: Bravery Cross (Inst 1890). Bronze issue Un-named as issued The medal fitted with length of the original \'orange\' riband (it was later changed to yellow) A uniface decoration Note: The maker \'Joseph Moore Ltd\' (15 Pitsford Street, Birmingham), was the only company contracted by the British North Company to strike these awards, in two grades, silver, and bronze. In 1958 the company was taken over by Fattorini & Sons of Birmingham, which company is frequently contracted to manufacture orders and medals on behalf of the British Government Instituted in 1890, the Bravery Cross was made retrospective to inclue deeds performed in actions dating as far back as 1883. It was awarded in two grades, silver and bronze, and was open to award for British and native \'All-Ranks\' of the Armed Constabulary Only 5 x silver crosses and 4 x bronze awards are recorded as having been awarded Extremely rare Condition: About EF

British North Borneo Company: Bravery Cross (Inst 1890). Silver issue Un-named as issued The medal fitted with length of the original 'orange' moire riband (it was later changed to yellow) The revere of cross with English Silver hallamrk and makers marks for 'Joseph Moore Ltd', Birmingham, England, 1890. The suspension ring additionally hallmarked with English 'Lion Passant' silver hallmark Note: The maker 'Joseph Moore Ltd' (15 Pitsford Street, Birmingham), was the only company contracted by the British North Company to strike these awards, in two grades, silver, and bronze. In 1958 the company was taken over by Fattorini & Sons of Birmingham, which company is frequently contracted to manufacture orders and medals on behalf of the British Government Instituted in 1890, the Bravery Cross was made retrospective to inclue deeds performed in actions dating as far back as 1883. It was awarded in two grades, silver and bronze, and was open to award for all British and native 'All-Ranks' of the Armed Constabulary Only 5 x silver crosses and 4 x bronze awards are recorded as having been awarded Extremely rare Condition: GVF

British North Borneo Company: General Service Medal 1937-1941 Un-named & un-marked as issued - Metal: Silver - Weight: Including riband 33g - Dimension: 38mm - Gauge: 3mm - Suspension: Swivel ring suspension on ornate claw mount Awarded for meritorious acts and long & distinguished service in British North Borneo. Recipients, British & native included members of the Armed Constabulary, Government Officials and and members of the Commercial Community Only 45 of these medals were ever issued, in the period 1937-1941, of which one was for gallantry (the gallantry award had an additional thin red central stripe on the otherwise identical ribbon). All recipients of this rare award had their details published in the British North Borneo Gazette Extremely rare Condition: About EF

British North Borneo Company: General Service Medal 1937-1941 Un-named as issued The medal fitted with the original stitched silk riband, with integral mounting-bar. This latter retaining the hinged pin and clasp fittings and impressed with makers marks 'Spink & Son Ltd, 5 King St SW1' Awarded for meritorious acts and long & distinguished service in British North Borneo. Recipients, British & native included members of the Armed Constabulary, Government Officials and and members of the Commercial Community Only 45 of these medals were ever issued, in the period 1937-1941, of which 1 was for gallantry (the gallantry award had an additional thin red central stripe on the otherwise identical ribbon). All recipients of this rare award had their details published in the British North Borneo Gazette Extremely rare Condition: About EF

British Palestine Manadate: Palestine Police ' Sweetheart Brooch' The badge being a representation of the Palestine Police cap badge, made from 'Mother of Pearl'. With the engraved unit legend 'Palestine Police' and force cyphers 'PP' in centre, the badge surmounted with a King'ss Crown. The reverse retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fitting A most uncommon item of colonial era 'Near East' history Condition: EF

British Palestine Manadate: Palestine Police. Two (2 x) white metal shoulder titles The badges both retaining their original copper lus fittings to reverse Both badges bearing the makers marks on reverse for the Birmingham, England, firm of Wm. Dowler & Sons Ltd Scarce, the moreso seen with English makers marks Condition: VF

British Police: Quantity of EIIR reign police insignia, mostly pertaining to the Thames Valley Police & including some Special Constabulary items of police insignia The lot includes: - Set of 5 x large size and 4 x small size EIIR Crown chrome uniform buttons all complete with loop fittings - Pair of Inspectors \'Rank Stars\'. Chrome - Superintendent\'s rank crown EIIR issue - 9 x Chrome \'Numerals\' different sizes and all complete with reverse pin fittings - 2 x Dice chequered hat bands, once cloth woven the other polymer - Pair of chrome \'Special Constabulary\' shoulder titles all complete with loop fittings & cotter pins as issued - Pair of woven cloth \'Special Constabulary\' shoulder titles (as issued and never worn) - Pair of King\'s Crown (GVI issue) Special Constabulary collar / shoulder badges, complete with original loop fittings, matching pair - Pair of Queen\'s Crown (EIIR issue) complete with fittings, one with post fittings, the other with loops both obverse same and both same size - Pair of cloth Special Constabulary epaulettes with crowned SC badges & numerals for Warrant holder No \'128\' - Pair of serge / fabric epaulettes with woven flash \' Special Constabulary\' and above the Warrant holder numerals No \'128\' Condition: Mostly EF

British Police: Thames Valley Constabulary. EIIR Queen\'s Crown \'Helmet\' plate The reverse of the helmet plate complete with all 3 x original loop fitting as issued Thames Valley Constabulary (later re-styled as Thames Valley Police) was established on 1 April 1968, at which time the hitherto independent police forces of the Royal County of Berkshire, the county of Buckinghamshire, the county of Oxfordshire, the City of Oxford and county borough of Reading Thames Valley Police, were amalgamated to form a new police force. The force is the territorial police force responsible for policing the Thames Valley, covering the counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. It the largest non-metropolitan police force in England and Wales, covering 2,218 square miles (5,740 km2) and a population of 2.42 million people Condition: EF

British Police: Thames Valley Constabulary. EIIR Queen\'s Crown \'Helmet\' plate The reverse of the helmet plate complete with all 3 x original loop fittings as issued Thames Valley Constabulary (later re-styled as Thames Valley Police) was established on 1 April 1968, at which time the hitherto independent police forces of the Royal County of Berkshire, the county of Buckinghamshire, the county of Oxfordshire, the City of Oxford and county borough of Reading Thames Valley Police, were amalgamated to form a new police force. The force is the territorial police force responsible for policing the Thames Valley, covering the counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. It the largest non-metropolitan police force in England and Wales, covering 2,218 square miles (5,740 km2) and a population of 2.42 million people Condition: EF

British Police: Thames Valley Constabulary. EIIR Queen\'s Crown cap badge The reverse of the cap badge with 1 x blade fitting (the other blade now missing) Thames Valley Constabulary (later re-styled as Thames Valley Police) was established on 1 April 1968, at which time the hitherto independent police forces of the Royal County of Berkshire, the county of Buckinghamshire, the county of Oxfordshire, the City of Oxford and county borough of Reading Thames Valley Police, were amalgamated to form a new police force. The force is the territorial police force responsible for policing the Thames Valley, covering the counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. It the largest non-metropolitan police force in England and Wales, covering 2,218 square miles (5,740 km2) and a population of 2.42 million people Condition: About EF

British Police: Thames Valley Constabulary. EIIR Queen\'s Crown cap badge The reverse of the cap badge complete with its 2 x blade fittings as issued Thames Valley Constabulary (later re-styled as Thames Valley Police) was established on 1 April 1968, at which time the hitherto independent police forces of the Royal County of Berkshire, the county of Buckinghamshire, the county of Oxfordshire, the City of Oxford and county borough of Reading Thames Valley Police, were amalgamated to form a new police force. The force is the territorial police force responsible for policing the Thames Valley, covering the counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. It the largest non-metropolitan police force in England and Wales, covering 2,218 square miles (5,740 km2) and a population of 2.42 million people Condition: EF

British Police: Thames Valley Constabulary. \'Senior Officer\'s\' EIIR Queen\'s Crown cap badge. Chrome & enamel The reverse of the cap badge complete with its blade fittings as issued Thames Valley Constabulary (later re-styled as Thames Valley Police) was established on 1 April 1968, at which time the hitherto independent police forces of the Royal County of Berkshire, the county of Buckinghamshire, the county of Oxfordshire, the City of Oxford and county borough of Reading Thames Valley Police, were amalgamated to form a new police force. The force is the territorial police force responsible for policing the Thames Valley, covering the counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. It the largest non-metropolitan police force in England and Wales, covering 2,218 square miles (5,740 km2) and a population of 2.42 million people Condition: EF

British Police: Thames Valley Constabulary. \'Senior Officer\'s\' EIIR Queen\'s Crown cap badge. Chrome & enamel The reverse of the cap badge complete with its blade fittings as issued Thames Valley Constabulary (later re-styled as Thames Valley Police) was established on 1 April 1968, at which time the hitherto independent police forces of the Royal County of Berkshire, the county of Buckinghamshire, the county of Oxfordshire, the City of Oxford and county borough of Reading Thames Valley Police, were amalgamated to form a new police force. The force is the territorial police force responsible for policing the Thames Valley, covering the counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. It the largest non-metropolitan police force in England and Wales, covering 2,218 square miles (5,740 km2) and a population of 2.42 million people Condition: EF

British Police: Thames Valley Police. EIIR Queen\'s Crown cap badge The reverse of the cap badge complete with 1 x loop fitting (the other missing) Thames Valley Police has its origins in the earlier designated Thames Valley Constabulary, which force had been established on 1 April 1968, at which time the hitherto independent police forces of the Royal County of Berkshire, the county of Buckinghamshire, the county of Oxfordshire, the City of Oxford and county borough of Reading Thames Valley Police, were amalgamated to form a new police force. The force is the territorial police force responsible for policing the Thames Valley, covering the counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. It the largest non-metropolitan police force in England and Wales, covering 2,218 square miles (5,740 km2) and a population of 2.42 million people Condition: About EF

British Police: Thames Valley Police. EIIR Queen\'s Crown cap badge The reverse of the cap badge complete with 2 x loop fittings and brass cotter pin as issued Thames Valley Police has its origins in the earlier designated Thames Valley Constabulary, which force had been established on 1 April 1968, at which time the hitherto independent police forces of the Royal County of Berkshire, the county of Buckinghamshire, the county of Oxfordshire, the City of Oxford and county borough of Reading Thames Valley Police, were amalgamated to form a new police force. The force is the territorial police force responsible for policing the Thames Valley, covering the counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. It the largest non-metropolitan police force in England and Wales, covering 2,218 square miles (5,740 km2) and a population of 2.42 million people Condition: EF

British Police: Thames Valley Police. EIIR Queen\'s Crown \'Helmet\' plate The reverse of the helmet plate complete with 2 x original loop fittings - sans third loop - and as issued Thames Valley Police has its origins in the earlier designated Thames Valley Constabulary, which force had been established on 1 April 1968, at which time the hitherto independent police forces of the Royal County of Berkshire, the county of Buckinghamshire, the county of Oxfordshire, the City of Oxford and county borough of Reading Thames Valley Police, were amalgamated to form a new police force. The force is the territorial police force responsible for policing the Thames Valley, covering the counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. It the largest non-metropolitan police force in England and Wales, covering 2,218 square miles (5,740 km2) and a population of 2.42 million people Condition: About EF

British Police: Thames Valley Police. EIIR Queen\'s Crown \'Helmet\' plate The reverse of the helmet plate complete with 3 x original loop fittings as issued Thames Valley Police has its origins in the earlier designated Thames Valley Constabulary, which force had been established on 1 April 1968, at which time the hitherto independent police forces of the Royal County of Berkshire, the county of Buckinghamshire, the county of Oxfordshire, the City of Oxford and county borough of Reading Thames Valley Police, were amalgamated to form a new police force. The force is the territorial police force responsible for policing the Thames Valley, covering the counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. It the largest non-metropolitan police force in England and Wales, covering 2,218 square miles (5,740 km2) and a population of 2.42 million people Condition: EF

British Red Cross Society. Members 3 Years Service Medal (25026) The reverse of the award officially numbered as issued The medal retaining the issue brooch bar with hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

British Red Cross Society. Merit Medal (2952 P. C. Bridge) Medal officially engraved as issued The award fitted with original silk riband and retaining the fitted brooch bar with hinged pin and clasp fitting Condition: VF

British Red Cross Society. Proficiency in Air Raid Precautions Training (11894 D. M. Pocock) Medal is officially named as issued The enamelled brooch bar retaining on reverse the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

British Red Cross Society. Proficiency in Red Cross Nursing with additional bar dated 1936 (06403 N. I. Wright)) The enamelled brooch bar retaining on reverse the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

British Red Cross Society. Proficiency in Red Cross Nursing with additional bar dated 1938 (19989 J. Carmichael) The enamelled brooch bar retaining on reverse the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with original named lid form box of issue for the medal Condition: GVF

British Red Cross Society: 3 Years Service Award (36050) Attributed to Mrs Gladys Haymer, who is confirmed as having qualified for the award on 1 February 1945. Sold together with the named card case of issue together with the named and numbered award transmittal voucher Note: View the award date, it is likely that the recipient was also entitled to a Defence Medal 'if' she had served for 3 years in any of the qualifying Civilian / Civil Defence services Condition: GVF

British Red Cross Society: 3 Years Service Award with additional enamelled bar for 3 years further service (30995) While the award retains it's original fitted riband and integral top brooch the brooch additionally has the qualifying clasp 'Anti Gas Training 1940' attached to it. Condition: Chip to enamel on 'Anti Gas Training' bar otherwise GVF

British Red Cross Society: Proficiency in First Aid in Chemical Warfare (2755 C.A. Sanders) Medal retaining original riband and integral brooch bar Condition: GVF

British Red Cross Society: Proficiency in Red Cross Nursing with additional dated clasp '1937' (16556F.E. Gardiner) Miss Fanny E. Gardiner qualified for her further award bar award on 18 November 1937. Sold together with named card box of issue and named award vocuher. The slip-over clasp is loose on riband Medal fitted with original issue riband and integral brooch bar Condition: GVF

British Red Cross Society: War Medal 1914-1918 The gilt bronze medal mounted on it's original silk stitched riband Complete with the integral top gilt riband bar, this retaining it's hinged pin and clasp fittings for wear The medal contained in original card box of issue. This latter with name of award on upper lid, and the makers logo 'J.R. Gaunt & Son Ltd' on inside lid Condition: EF

British Red Cross Society: War Medal 1914-1918. A set comprising both full-size and companion miniature medals (x 2) The full-size medal medal mounted on it's original stitched silk riband, complete with the integral top gilt riband bar, this retaining it's hinged pin and clasp fittings for wear The companion miniature medal with original silk riband, and integral top gilt riband bar, this latter retaining it's hinged pin and clasp fittings for wear. This latter sold together with official enclosure from BRCS pertaining to private purcahse of the miniature medal; Quote, British Red Cross War Medal Miniatures of the War Medal may now be obtained, price 2/6, postage 2d. extra. Applications for Miniatures should be forwarded with remittance to the Secretary, British Red Cross Society, Room 27, 19, Berkeley Street, W.1. Unquote. Condition: About EF

British Red Cross Society: War Service Medal 1914-1918 The medal complete with integral top brooch gilt bar. The reverse of the gilt bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp as issued Condition: About EF

British Red Cross Society: War Service Medal 1914-1918 The medal complete with integral top brooch gilt bar The reverse of the gilt bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp as issued. Condition: VF

British Red Cross Society: War Service Medal 1914-1918 The medal complete with integral top brooch gilt bar. The reverse of the gilt bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp as issued Condition: About EF

British Red Cross Society: War Service Medal 1914-1918 The medal complete with integral top brooch gilt bar. The reverse of the gilt bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp as issued Condition: About EF

British Red Cross Society: War Service Medal 1914-1918. In box of issue The medal complete with integral top brooch gilt bar. This contained within original white titled card box of issue. The reverse of the gilt bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp as issued. Sold together with a 'Kings Crown' British Red Cross Society 'Merit' badge. This last with original hinged pin and clasp fittings to reverse & numbered - attached to he silk riband of the medal Scarce see with original card box of issue

British Second World War campaign medal group including Africa Star An un-named as issued grouping Condition: EF

British South Africa Company Medal 1890-97. 'Matabeleland 1893' reverse, with 2 x clasps 'Rhodesia 1896' 'Mashonaland 1897' (Trpr L. J. Brissenden. Salisbury. H.) Note: Second clasp attached by a silver rod Important: The medal and both clasps to Trooper Louis J. Brissenden is confirmed as entitled per the published medal roll, ref 'British South African Co. Medal Roll, 1890-1897' (Colin R. Owen, 1980), wherein it is shown that the recipient earned his medal and clasps serving with below following units; - Medal 'Matabeleland 1893' reverse (Trooper, Salisbury Horse) - Clasp 'Rhodesia 1896' (Trooper, Victoria Rifles) - Clasp 'Mashonaland 1897' (Trooper Garrison Volunteers) Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (seventh edition, 2006) it is estimated that only 87 x medals with the 'Matabeleland 1893' reverse and two clasps were issued Note: The National Census of England and Wales, records a Louis James Brissenden, as being a native of Maidstone, Kent, England, where he had been born circa 1845. This person (and his family) do not again show in Census returns post 1881 - amd neither is he a recorded death in the United Kingdom - indicating to us that this is one and the same person as the medal recipient, and that the family migrated to Southern Africa sometime after 1881. Our suggestion is supported by the UK passenger and immigration lists at the National Archives which show that a Mrs L.J. Brissenden (71 years of age, and perhaps by then a widowe?) made a voyage from Durban, South Africa, to Tilbury, in the United Kingdom on 25 December 1915 A rare two clasp medal to find on the market, the moreso in such excellent condition as this which is virtually un-circulated Condition: EF

British South Africa Company Medal 1890-97. 'Rhodesia 1896' reverse (Troopr W. Premier. Important: The no clasp medal is confirmed as entitled per the published medal roll, ref 'British South African Co. Medal Roll, 1890-1897' (Colin R. Owen, 1980) Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (seventh edition, 2006) it is estimated that 42 x medals with the 'Rhodesia 1896' reverse were awarded to all-ranks of the Mashonaland Mounted Police Corps Condition: The medal sometime cleaned otherwise GVF

British South Africa Company Medal 1890-97. 'Rhodesia 1896' reverse (Troopr. J. Berry M.F.F.) Condition: GVF

British South Africa Company Medal 1890-97. 'Rhodesia 1896' reverse (Troopr. J. F. Buske. Note: The recipient was a Trooper serving with "L" Troop Bulawayo Field Force Corps Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (7th Edition, 2006) an estimated 112 x members of "L" Troop B.F.F. served during the Rhodesia Campaign of 1896 Condition: GVF

British South Africa Company Medal 1890-97. 'Rhodesia 1896' reverse with clasp 'Mashonaland 1897' (Troopr. W. C. E. Koek, U.V.) Note: The recipient was a Trooper serving with the Umtali Volunteers Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (7th Edition, 2006) an estimated 198 members of the Umtali Volunteers Corps served during the Rhodesia Campaign of 1896 Condition: VF

British South Africa Company Medal 1890-97. No clasp 'Mashonaland 1897' reverse (Trooper. S. Williams. B.S.A. Police) Condition: EF

British South Africa Company Medal 1890-97. No clasp with 'Matabeleland 1893' reverse (Trooper M.H. Nolan. Victoria Column) Important: Medal entitlement confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/77) Martin Hoare Nolan is confirmed on the medal roll as having served at the engagements at 'Shangani' and 'Bembesi'. No one of this name served in the subsequent South African War, and this medal is thus the recipients only medal entitlement Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (7th Edition, 2006) it is estimated that 380 x BSA medals with 'Matabeleland' reverse were awarded to men serving in the Victoria Column An attractive condition medal to a confirmed original 'Rhodesian Pioneer' Condition: EF

British South Africa Company Medal 1890-97. No clasp with reverse \'Rhodesia 1896\' (Gunr. G. E. Fyfe, A.T.) Important: Recipient is confirmed as having served as a Gunner with the \'Artillery Troop\' Reference \'British Battles & Medals\' (7th Edition, 2007) it is estimated that only 78 X medals with the \'Rhodesia 1896\' reverse were awarded to members of the Artillery Troop Condition: GVF

British South Africa Company Medal 1890-97. \'Matabeleland 1893\' reverse with clasp \'Rhodesia 1897\' (2001 Trooper. W. H. Potbury, B. B. Police.) Important: Reference the respective medal roll (WO 100/77) the recipient is confirmed as having qualified for the Matabeleland medal. The same source also shows his residence in England, as being at High Street, Sidmouth, Devon. He is reported to have earned his clasp to the BSA Medal while serving with the Medical Staff Corps William Henry Potbury, was a native of Honiton, Devon, England, having been born there on 31 December 1862. When he migrated to Southern Africa is not presently known, but he subsequently settled in Southern Rhodesia and was a Farmer at Belingwe. In 1938, he is shown in United Kingdom immigration and passenger lists as making a voyage from South Africa to England, at the age of 76 years, and indicated he would be temporarily residing at High Street, Sidmouth, Devon, during his stay - the very same address notated against his name on the above referenced medal roll. He is known to have died at Belingwe, Southern Rhodesia, in August 1942 Reference \'British Battles and Medals\' (7th Edition, 2006) it is estimated that only 1596 medals were issued with the \'Matabeleland 1893\' reverse, of which an estimated 859 received an additional clasp for \'Rhodesia 1896\' Condition: VF

British South Africa Company Medal 1890-97. \'Rhodesia 1896\' reverse no clasp (Tpr. J.W. Forrester. B.F.F.) Note: The recipient was a Trooper serving with the Bulawayo Field Force Reference \'Military History Journal of the South African Military History Society\' (Volume 1 No 4, June, 1969) the constituent units of the Bulawayo Field Force under the command of Colonel William Napier was estimated to be more than 650 strong on 5 April, 1896 Condition: About GVF

British South Africa Company Medal 1890-97. \'Rhodesia 1896\' reverse with clasp \'Mashonaland 1897\' (Gunr G.A. McGregor. A.T.) Note: The recipient was a Gunner serving with the Artillery Troop Reference \'British Battles and Medals\' (7th Edition, 2006) it is estimated that only an estimated 1170 Rhodesia Medals with clasps \'Mashonaland 1897\' were awarded This medal is in virtually uncirculated condition, finely toned and fitted with it\'s original silk watered weave riband and scarce found thus in such fine condition Condition: Toned EF

British South Africa Medal 1890-97. No clasp. With \'Mashonaland 1897\' reverse An un-named and un-marked issue The British South Africa Company Medal was issued with 4 x different reverses, of which the 'Mashonaland 1897' reverse is the second rarest Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (Seventh edition, 2006)' only an estimated 467 x medals with 'Mashonaland 1897' clasp were issued A choice example of a very scarce campaign medal Condition: About EF

British South Africa Police (Rhodesia). Cap Badge. Gilding metal cap badge 1897-1949 Badge is of the pattern worn on head-dress (helmets, slouch hats + peaked caps) of the British South Africa Police, through to circa 1949, including both \'World Wars\' Metal: Gilding metal Weight: 19g Dimensions: 53mm (w) / 42mm (h) The reverse of the badge complete with its original loop fittings with a brass cotter pin The British South Africa Police (BSAP) was, for most of its existence, the police force of Rhodesia (became Zimbabwe in 1980). It was formed as a paramilitary force of mounted infantrymen in 1889 by Cecil Rhodes\' British South Africa Company, from which it took its original name, the British South Africa Company\'s Police. Initially run directly by the company, it began to operate independently in 1896, at which time it also dropped \"Company\'s\" from its name. It thereafter served as Rhodesia\'s regular police force, retaining its name, until 1980, when it was superseded by the Zimbabwe Republic Police, soon after the country\'s reconstitution into Zimbabwe in April that year A choice example Condition: EF

British War Medal (10 inches) original silk 'moire' riband

British War Medal 1914-18. Bronze issue (1887 Labr. Ruaikunga. 27 Lab Cps.) Note: The recipient was a native Lushai from the region of that name located in the North East Frontier of British India, who served as a Labourer in the 27th (Lushai) Indian Labour Corps The 27th Lushai Labour Corps was raised in 1917, with Lt-Colonel A. Playfair as their Commandant. When the Indian Labour Corps were re-styled into \'Groups\' the unit was re-named 27th (Lushai) Indian Labour Corps, and comprised 4 x \'Lushai\' labour company\'s (viz 26th, 27th, 28th & 29th), regardless of company all Bronze War Medals awarded to \'Lushais\' who served in the unit were impressed \'27 Lab Cps\'. Each company comprised just over 500-525 men, and in 1918 had between 2-4 British Officers attached to each company (Indian Army List July 1918 refers). It is estimated that around 2100 Lushais left Aijal (Aizawl now); of which around 425 were from South Lushai Hills. They reached Marseilles in June 1917 and worked on fortifications, charcoal making and other taxing tasks. The After more than a year on the frontline, the 27th (Lushai) Indian Labour Corps embarked for return to India in May 1918, and reached the Lushai Hills in June 1918. 71 x Lushai\'s died while serving with the unit, their names commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission at various CWGC Cemetery\'s & memorials in France and Belgium. The names of the fallen are inscribed in the War Memorial located in Aizawl, Mizoram, India Scarce seen Indian labour unit Condition: About VF

British War Medal 1914-18. Bronze issue (1887 Labr. Singthuama. 27 Lab Cps.) Note: The recipient was a native Lushai from the region of that name located in the North East Frontier of British India, who served as a Labourer in the 27th (Lushai) Indian Labour Corps The 27th Lushai Labour Corps was raised in 1917, with Lt-Colonel A. Playfair as their Commandant. When the Indian Labour Corps were re-styled into 'Groups' the unit was re-named 27th (Lushai) Indian Labour Corps, and comprised 4 x 'Lushai' labour company's (viz 26th, 27th, 28th & 29th), regardless of company all Bronze War Medals awarded to 'Lushais' who served in the unit were impressed '27 Lab Cps'. Each company comprised just over 500-525 men, and in 1918 had between 2-4 British Officers attached to each company (Indian Army List July 1918 refers). It is estimated that around 2100 Lushais left Aijal (Aizawl now); of which around 425 were from South Lushai Hills. They reached Marseilles in June 1917 and worked on fortifications, charcoal making and other taxing tasks. The After more than a year on the frontline, the 27th (Lushai) Indian Labour Corps embarked for return to India in May 1918, and reached the Lushai Hills in June 1918. 71 x Lushai's died while serving with the unit, their names commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission at various CWGC Cemetery's & memorials in France and Belgium. The names of the fallen are inscribed in the War Memorial located in Aizawl, Mizoram, India Scarce seen Indian labour unit - 27th Lushai Labour Corps in uncommonly good condition Condition: GVF

British War Medal 1914-18. Silver issue Name has been removed (skimmed rim) Condition: About VF

British War Medal 1914-20 (Capt. C. W. Eltham.) Note: Officially impressed naming on slightly thinner flange, and as issued Killed-in-Action: Captain Charles William Eltham 'A' Company 1st Battalion 'Queen's' Royal West Surrey Regiment, is confirmed 'Killed-in-Action' in France on, 3 November 1916 Important: An inquiry pertaining to the 'Missing' status of Captain Eltham was handled by the International Committee of the Red Cross, who were asked by the British authorities, and or the recipients parents, to make inquiries in Germany about the possible Prisoner of War status, or any sightings of Captain Eltham, who had been posted 'Missing' as of 3 November 1916, at Morval, France. The respective ICRC card, with informative reply, is extant and held at The National Archives (a copy will be forwarded to the byer by email attachment). The ICRC reported back that a fellow officer, Lieutenant R.S. Walker, who had served in the same unit as Eltham, and was later himself a POW in Germany, had responded to the inquiry as under: Quote, By Lieut R. S. Walker at Karlsruhe "Was seen to be hit by me and after the attack a search was made but we could not find him. There was a large shell hole in the same place that he fell." Unquote. Medal Verification: The recipients Great War medal entitlement verified as the British War Medal silver issue (and companion 1914 Star & Interallied Victory Medals) per the respective Great War campaign medal rolls of the 'Queen's' Royal West Surrey Regiment as under: - 1914 Star. No clasp: Ref WO 329/2483 (serving as No. 2639 Private 28th (County of London) Battalion (Artists Rifles)) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/2182 Charles first entered theatre of war 'France' on October 1914, at which time he was serving as No. with the 28th London Regiment (1914 Star with no clasp). He was subsequently commissioned on 30 December 1914, and appointed an Officer with the 1st Battalion 'Queen's' Royal West Surrey Regiment, with effective date 1 January 1915 The reverse of the recipients Medal Index Card (held and accessible at The National Archives) has the contact / forwarding address: 18 Messaline Avenue Acton W3 Charles William Eltham, eldest son of William Cooper Eltham (a Commercial Traveller) and Emily Eltham (nee Hart) was a native of, Catford, Kent, England, where he was born circa 1887 (he was baptized in Warwickshire, England, on 18 March 1888). By the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, Charles is recorded employed as a Bank Clerk, and then residing with his parents and 2 x siblings, viz, older sister Daisy Eltham & younger brother Gordon Eltham, at the family home located at, 18 Messaline Avenue, Horn Lane, Acton, London Condition: GVF

British War Medal 1914-20. Silver issue (1204 Sowar Kapoor Singh, Pat Raj Lcrs.) Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith serving as a Sowar (Trooper) with the Patiala \'Rajendra\' Lancers, an Indian States Force cavalry unit from the Sikh Princely State of Patiala, the largest of the Punjab princely states Patiala maintained 2 x Lancer regiments, but only the 1st \'Rajindra\' Lancers served overseas on active service during the Great War. Between, November 1914 - January 1919, the 1st Patiala \'Rajindra\' Lancers served in Egypt (including Canal Zone) and later in Mesopotamia (now Iraq), during which the regiment fought against the Ottoman Turkish Army Condition: VF

British War Medal 1914-20. Silver issue (1492 Sowar Rusme Khan, Pat. Raj. Lcrs.) Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Muslim faith serving as a Sowar (Trooper) with the Patiala Rajendra Lancers, an Indian States Force cavalry unit from the Sikh Princely State of Patiala, the largest of the Punjab princely states Patiala maintained 2 x Lancer regiments, but only the 1st \'Rajindra\' Lancers served overseas on active service during the Great War. Between, November 1914 - January 1919, the 1st Patiala \'Rajindra\' Lancers served in Egypt (including Canal Zone) and later in Mesopotamia (now Iraq), during which the regiment fought against the Ottoman Turkish Army Condition: About VF

British War medal, Silver issue (143426 Bdr. R. F. C. Watts. R.A.) Wounded-in-Action: France, 28 August 1918, Gunshot & Shrapnel Wounds (GSW) to arms and legs, during the final \'100 Days\' campaign, while serving with 90th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery Medal verification: The award of the British War Medal (and Interallied Victory Medal) is confirmed per the respective medal roll of the Royal Garrison Artillery, ref WO 329/286 ) Robert Frederick Cecil Watts, son of Robert Watts (a Turf Dealer) & Mary Ann Watts (nee Lane) was a native of Edington Burtle, Somerset, England, where he was born on, 10 January 1877. Prior to the Great War, Robert, an employee with the \'Railways\' had relocate to Derbyshire, England, where at the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, Robert is shown as employed as a \'Railway Advertising Inspector\', and living with his wife and family at 50 Avon Street, Crewton, Derby, England. He attested for service with the British Army on 4 December 1915, and posted to the Army Reserve the following day, 5 December 1915. Robert was mobilized for \'War Service\' on, 14 August 1916, and was posted to a battalion of his local infantry regiment the \'Sherwood Foresters\'. After completion of his basic military training, he was on, 1917, transferred to the Royal Garrison Artillery, and it was with the R.G.A. that he first entered theatre of war, France, on, 26 October 1917. In France he served with the 90th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. The highest rank he held while serving in France, was, Bombardier. During the final \'100 Days\' campaign of 1918, Bombardier Watts is confirmed being \'Wounded-in-Action\', on, 23 August 1918, when he received Gunshot & Shrapnel Wounds (GSW) to his arms and legs. After taking his discharge from the British Army in 1919, Robert returned to he same Dervy home, he had been living at the time of the 1911 Census. At the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register for England & Wales, Robert is recorded employed as Metallurgical Laboratory Assistant\' \' He is recorded as having died on New Years eve, 31 December 1941, at which time he had lately been living in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England The medal retaining a good length of original silk \'moire\' riband, that has been stitched Condition: GVF

British War Medal. Bronze issue (12246 Intpr. Macedonian M.C.) Medals to the Macedonian Mule Corps did not include name of the recipient, but only details of their Number, Rank and Unit However the Medal Index Card of No 12246 Macedonian Mule Corps confirms the name of the recipient as being Menelaos Constantinidis Condition: GVF

British War Medal. Bronze issue (126 Cooly Thlaha Lushai, Lushai Hills C.C.) Note: Traces of official correction after forename and before the clan name Recipient was an enrolled non-combattant serving in the Lushai Hills Carrier Corps Condition: Suspender slightly bent otherwise VF

British War Medal. Bronze issue (1264 Labr. Biala. 27 Lab Cps.) Recipient served with the 27th Lushai Company, Indian Labour Corps. The unit is confirmed as having deployed to France during the Great War Condition: VF

British War Medal. Bronze issue (1554 S. Duca, Maltese L.C.) The recipient Salvo Duca served with the 1st Battalion Maltese Labour Corps A hard copy of the recipients MIC will be included Condition: EF

British War Medal. Bronze issue (172 Cooly Ismaid Khan 2 Lahore Labour Cps) The recipient Ismail (sic) Khan was by ethnicity & faith a Punjabi Musalman serving as a 'Cooly' (Labourer) with the 2nd Lahore Labour Corps, a war raised auxiliary labour corps recruited from the Lahore, Punjab, region of then British India Uncommonly for issues to this class of recipient, the medal retains most of its original gilt wash finish, as issued from the Calcutta Mint. A medal of crisp, bright, attractive appearance Condition: About EF

British War Medal. Bronze issue (19983 Pte S. Randiranta S.A.N.L.C.) The recipients extant Medal Index Card confirms the medal as being awarded to Samuel Randiranta Condition: Medal still retaining traces of original lustre. With single small edge bruise, otherwise GVF

British War Medal. Bronze issue (21042 Pte L. Morake, S.A.N.L.C.) Recipient served in the South African Native Labour Corps Condition: VF

British War Medal. Bronze issue (357 Labr. Mohd. Mendi, 2 L.C.) The recipient was a locally enrolled Indian non-combatant engaged as a Labourer and serving with 2nd Indian Labour Corps The 2nd Indian Labour Corps served in Mesopotamia during the Great War The medal in unusually good condition for an issue distributed to a native labourer Choice example of a Bronze British War Medal Condition: GVF

British War Medal. Bronze issue (39 Bearer Turrabaz Khan, A.B.C.) The recipient was an attested follower in the Army Bearer Corps, Indian Army Condition: About GVF

British War Medal. Bronze issue (No. 35206. Chinese L.C.) Important: The Chinese recipients name Chien Shen has been positively identified on the respective campaign medal roll of the Chinese Labour Corps (ref WO 329/237) which roll was compiled and dated 27 November 1919 Condition: VF

British War Medal. Bronze issue (No. 42790. Chinese L.C.) It has been confirmed from the respective medal records held at the National Archives that this is the medal that was issued to; - Shih Kuang Hsing (whose serial number was No. 42790) In unusually fine condition for a medal to an indiginous member of the Chinese Labour Corps. Condition: GVF

British War Medal. Bronze issue (No. 9222. Chinese L.C.) Important: Medal verified as issued per the Medal Roll of the Chinese Labour Corps (ref WO 329/2374) dated 27 November 1919, wherein the recipient is shown named as 'Shin Chen Lin' Condition: VF

British War Medal. Bronze issue (No.42790 Chinese L. C.) The recipient has been indentified from the respective medal rolls as being \'Shih Kuang Hsing\' of the Chinese Labour Corps This example in unusually fine condition with dark toning Condition: Toned GVF

British War Medal. Silver issue Note: The original name has been skimmed / removed Condition: VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (702 Pte. F. N. Cumming, 23 Sind Btn. I.D.F.) The recipient held the rank of Private while serving with the 23rd Sind Battalion, Indian Defence Force Medal verification: The award of the single BWM is confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of the 23rd Sind Battalion, Indian Defence Force, reference WO 329/2391. The roll annotated in red ink to show: Quote, Called out for said actual military duty in connection with the Defence of the Port of Karachi Unquote. Frederick Noel Cumming, son of Robert Hearn Cumming (a Secretary to the Municipality) & Catherine Cumming (nee) was born at Sukkur, Sindh Province, British India on, 13 November 1890. At the time of his birth, his parents had been residing at Shikarpur, Sindh. Frederick married Eileen Bridget Murphy (19) at Allahabad, India, on, 7 July 1923, at which time he was recorded as employed as a \'Travelling Ticket Inspector\' with the East Indian Railway. Frederick is recorded as having died at Allahabad, British India, on, 24 May 1935. At the time of his death, he was shown as an employee of the East Indian Railway company and was 45 years of age. The cause of is death was given as \'Heatstroke\', and his body was buried the very next day at the Muir Road Civil Cemetery, Allahabad Lineage 23rd Sind Battalion, Indian Defence Force: - 1879: Raised at the Port City of Karachi as the Sind Volunteer Rifle Corps as a unit of the Bombay Presidency Army Volunteer Corps - 1897: Restyled as Sind Volunteer Rifles - 1917: Became 23rd Sind Battalion (Indian Defence Force) - 1920: Restyled as The Sind Rifles (Auxiliary Force India) - 1947: Disbanded 14 August 1947, on stand-down and demise of the Auxiliary Force India Condition: GVF

British War Medal. Silver issue ( 2460 Sowar Indar Singh, 3 Horse.) Note: 3rd Skinner's Horse served overseas in France & Flanders during the Great War, earning for the regiment the Battle Honour; - France and Flanders 1914-16 The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 3rd Skinner's Horse In 1922 the 3rd Skinner's Horse amalgamated with 1st Duke of York's Own Lancers (Skinner's Horse) to form 1st Duke of York's Own Skinner's Horse Condition: Tarnish on obverse about VF

British War Medal. Silver issue ((L/Sjt. L. C. Hanger 4th S.A.I.) Wounded in Action: Private Leander Cecil Hanger, 4th South African Infantry Regiment (South African Scottish), confirmed severely 'Wounded-in-Action' in France, on 20 September 1917, on which date he received severe 'Gunshot & Shrapnel Wounds' (GSW) to the head, and admitted to the 32 Casualty Clearing Station , before being subsequently transferred and admitted to the 11th (Harvard USA) General Hospital Medals: The recipients service papers (that accompany the medal) show that Leander Cecil Hanger was awarded the British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals, that were despatched to the recipient on 25 July 1922 Note: The naming protocol for naming of South African Great War medals have the silver issue BWM's indented with the highest rank held in the 'last' unit served-in while in a theatre of war Leander Cecil Hanger was born at Klerksdorp on 30 March 1896, son of Bindon Ernest Hangar. By trade a 'Bank Clerk', he attested for the 1st South Africa Infantry Brigade at Potchefstroom on 4 January 1917, being posted initially to the 3rd South African Infantry with which unit he served in England, prior to entering theatre of war 'France' where he was transferred to the 4th South African Infantry (South African Scottish) and while serving on the 'Western Front' in France & Flanders, was severely 'Wounded-in-Action' by GSW to the 'Head' October 1917. Leander recovered sufficiently from his head-wounds to be promoted to Lance-Sergeant. On demobilization his 'Procedings on Discharge' described his military character as 'Very Good' and that he was being demobilized 'Being Physically Unfit for further War Service'. His date of discharge was 22 May 1919 The 3rd South African Infantry Regiment. Commander: Lt Col E.F. Thackeray, was raised from residents of Transvaal and Rhodesia. The regiment was generally known as "The Transvaal Regiment." B Company were mostly from the Witwatersrand Rifles while C Company were men from the Rand Light Infantry The 4th SA Infantry Regiment was led by Lt Col F.A. Jones, DSO and became known as the "South African Scottish." It was raised from the Cape Town Highlanders Regiment and the area of Cape Town (A Company) while members of 1st Bn Transvaal Scottish Regiment made up most of B Company. C Company came from 2nd Bn Transvaal Scottish Regiment and recruits encouraged by the Caledonian Societies of Natal and Orange Free State made up D Company Sold with hard-copy set of photocopied South African service papers Condition: VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (1045 Pte Ben 1/KAR) Local regimental impressed naming Recipient was an African soldier or, \'Askari\' holding the rank of \'Private\' while serving with 1st (Nyasaland) Battalion King\'s African Rifles Important: Medal entitlement to British War Medal (together with an Interallied Victory Medal) confirmed per the respective medal roll of 1st Battalion King\'s African Rifles (ref WO 329/2361) compiled and signed at Zomba, Nyasaland on 1 March 1921. The medal roll records that Private Ben was issued his medal(s) on, 22 August 1924 Condition: Cleaned about VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (1046L James Mann. R.N.R.) Medal verification: Confirmed as the only medal awarded to the recipient for his Great War service who served in the Shetland with the Royal Naval Reserve - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 171/122 James Mann, son of Andrew Mann (Crofter & Fisherman) and Jessie Mann (nee Ratter) was a native of Avensgarth, Eshaness, Northmavine, Shetland, where he was born on, 22 June 1875 (R.N.R. service record refers). Prior to enlisting in the Royal Naval Reserve on, 1 March 1915, James had been employed as a \'Fisherman\', and had been residing at the family croft located at, Avensgarth, Eshaness, Shetland. After enrolment, James remained in Shetland on \'Patrol Duty\' at Avensgarth, Eshaness (Shetland\'s Roll of Honour and Roll of Service refers) for the duration of the Great War, during which he held the rate \'Seaman\'. The stunning rugged location of his duties - the cliffs of Eshaness - were quite possibly the most scenic and remote of all naval locations in the United Kingdom, during the Great War. James took his demobilisation at Lerwick, Naval Base, Shetland, on, 7 December 1918. James Mann is recorded as having died at Avensgarth, on Christmas day, 25 December 1930 The recipients Royal Naval Reserve service record is extant and accessible at The National Archives For a detailed summary of Shetland\'s contribution and experiences during the Great War, we would refer clients to the excellent PDF resource produced by the Shetland Library, by cutting and pasting below link / address: https://www.shetland.gov.uk/downloads/file/1344/the-fighting-forces-secondary-resources-information-sheets-for-s1-s6 A choice condition medal, sans riband, and never worn, the medal pristine. Sold with brown manila issue envelope (a/f) Condition: Toned EF

British War Medal. Silver issue (10470 Sjt. A. Cameron. Sco. Rif.) Important: Sergeant (late Sergeant-Piper) Alexander Cameron 2nd Battalion Scottish Rifles is confirmed as having been Killed-in-Action at Neauve Chapelle on 10 February 1915 Sergeant (late Sergeant-Piper) Alexander Cameron is verified as having been entitled to the below following campaign medals for his services during the Great War; - 1914 Star (Ref Medal Roll WO 329/1120) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals (Ref Medal Roll WO 329/2449) Sergeant-Piper Alexander Cameron was born in the Parish of Kiltarlity, Beauly, Inverness, the son of Duncan Cameron, of Erchless Cottage, Beauly. He enlisted into the Queen?s Own Cameron Highlanders at Inverness in 1902. Appointed an Acting Piper, ?G? Company, 1st Battalion in April 1903. In 1910 appointed Sergeant-Piper in the 2nd Battalion. During the war, having left the Band, he served as a Sergeant in France. He was killed in action at Neuve Chapelle on 10 February 1915 and was buried in Aubers Ridge British Cemetery. His name is commemorated on the Beauly War Memorial at Kiltarlity Sold together with some copied research including roll extract and extracts from ?Floo?ers o? the Forest: Fallen Pipers of the Great War?, by Richard H. Crawford Condition: GVF

British War Medal. Silver issue (11262 G'Man. Sumandar, Meso Rys.) The recipient was an Indian non combatant holding trade appointment of 'Gang-Man' hile serving with the Mesopotamian Railways Scarce seen trade and unit Condition: VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (1128 Pte. J. McCann. H.L.I.) Note: Private John McCann Highland Light Infantry is confirmed as having qualified for a 1914-15 Star , British War Medal and Interallied Victory Medal per his extant Medal Index Card (accessible at The National Archives) that shows that he first entered theatre of war 'France' on 23 November 1915 while serving with the 15th Battalion Highland Light Infantry Important: Private McCann subsequently served with 3 x other regiments as follows; - Scottish Rifles (Cameronians), No 4374915 - Labour Corps, No 382716 - Manchester Regiment, No 89049 Condition: GVF

British War Medal. Silver issue (150378 Gnr. E.E. Cox. R.A.) Wounded-in-Action France 1917: Signalman Edmund Eglington Cox, 290th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery, is confirmed having been Wounded-in-Action, at Ypres in 1917, when on 30 October 1917, he was admitted to the 51st Field Ambulance for treatment for wounds described as \'SW Face and Concussion\' (ref Hospital admission and discharge papers for the 51st Field Ambulance see register for period 26 September to 1 November 1917 (MH 106/102) found in the War Office: First World War Representative Medical Records of Servicemen The recipients extant service / medical records held and accessible at The National Archives Medals verification: The recipients entitlement to the award of a British War Medal, together with Interallied Victory Medal & a Silver War Badge are is confirmed per the respective medal roll references shown below: - British War Medal. Silver issue: WO 329/288 showing service with \'Base Details R.G.A - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/288 \'Discharged, surplus to Military Requirements 10.07.1919\' - Silver War Badge: WO 329/2989. Awarded SWB (No. B219888) shows enlisted 22 March 1917 Important: The recipient - only a teenager - is confirmed having been awarded 2 x Silver War Badges - the first for prior \'Home Service\' with 3rd Battalion South Wales Borderers Edmund Eglington Cox, son of Elijah Cox (a \'Licensed Pilot for Bristol Channel\') and Margaret Ann Cox (nee McDonald) was a native of Newport. Monmouthshire, Wales, where he was born on, 31 May 1899. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales, records Edmund residing with his father, and 4 x elder sibling brothers (two of whom were later \'Killed-in-Action\' during the Great War) at the family residence located at, 49 Stow Hill, Newport, Monmouthshire. Prior to enlisting in the British Army on 22 March 1917, at which time he was just 17 years of age, he posted to the Royal Garrison Artillery of the Royal Regiment of Artillery, Edmund described his civilian trade as a \'Musician\'. He also cited prior military service earlier in the Great War, when only 16 years of age he had \'Patriotically\' enlisted in his local infantry regiment ,the South Wales Borderers, in which unit he served with the 3rd battalion from 12 August 1915 until taking his discharge from 3/SWB on, 23 August 1916. Edmund subsequently served overseas in France from 1917, where he served as a Gunner and later Signalman with the Royal Garrison Artillery (inc 290th Siege Battery & Base Details). He took his final discharge from the British Army on, 23 March 1919, due to being \'Medically Unfit for Further Service\', thereafter and returning to his native Wales. At the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register for England & Wales, Edmund is shown residing in Clevedon, Somerset, England, together with his wife, Winifred Vera Cox (nee Hawker), and where he was employed as \'Sign Writer & Coach Painter\' A medal to a highly tenacious and patriotic Welsh teenager Condition: GVF

British War Medal. Silver issue (1617 Gnr. W. Jones. R.A.) Gunner William Jones is confirmed as being a pre-war regular soldier. As a member of 35th Brigade Royal Field Artillery, he first entered theatre of war \'France\' on 6 October 1914, thereby qualifying for the 1914 Star, British War Medal and Interallied Victory Medals. His Medal Index Card also shows that he subsequently transferred to the Labour Corps on 14 July 1917 Condition: About VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (1927 Gnr R.F. Thedens, R.A.) Richard Farrell Thedens a native of Liverpool is confirmed as being killed-in-action in France & Flanders on 7 June 1918. At the time of his death Gunner Thedens was serving with 2nd/1st North Midland Heavy Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery. He is remembered with honour at the Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France Medal is sold with confirmation of casualty extracted from 'Soldiers Died in the Great War', and the relevant page from the CWGC Condition: VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (203916 Gnr. H. Underwood. R.A.) Important: Confirmed as the recipients only single medal entitlement for the Great War, having served overseas in Gibraltar (not a theatre of war) with 8 Company Royal Garrison Artillery Medal Verification: The recipient, Gunner Harry Underwood is verified being awarded only one medal, a British War Medal silver issue, as his entitlement entitlement for the Great War, per the respective Great War campaign medal roll of the Royal Garrison Artillery, reference WO 329/314 compiled and signed at, Dover, England, on 27 October 1919 Note: The Royal Garrison Artillery, in addition to providing the mobile fighting units of heavy and siege artillery that went to the theatres of war, also manned a large number of static units at home and throughout the British Empire. 8 Company Royal Garrison Artillery served in Gibraltar, where it manned the guns located at the 'Southern Section', of the Gibraltar defences Condition: VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (2199 Sowar. Mohd. Isham Khan, 1 Lcrs.) Note: The 1st Bengal Lancers served on the North West Frontier of India during the Great War - and were awarded the below battle honours; - NW Frontier, India 1915 - Baluchistan 1918 - Afghanistan 1919 The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 1st Lancers - Skinner's Horse - the most famous of the 'Bengal Lancers' cavalry regiments of the Indian Army In 1922 the 1st Horse amalgamated with 3rd Horse to form 1st Duke of York's Own Skinner's Horse Condition: VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (228259 3.A.M. J.W. Sawtell, R.A.F.) John Wilfred Sawtell (1881-1965) was a native of Yeovil, Somerset, England. The 1891 National Census of England shows that he was residing at 18 High Street, Yeovil, where his father was employed as a \'Master Grocer\'. John Sawtell died in Yeovil in the last quarter of 1965, aged 84 years Condition: GVF

British War Medal. Silver issue (2292 Sowar Abdul Ghafur Khan, 1 Lcrs.) Note: The 1st Bengal Lancers served on the North West Frontier of India during the Great War - and were awarded the below battle honours; - NW Frontier, India 1915 - Baluchistan 1918 - Afghanistan 1919 The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 1st Lancers - Skinner's Horse - the most famous of the 'Bengal Lancers' cavalry regiments of the Indian Army In 1922 the 1st Horse amalgamated with 3rd Horse to form 1st Duke of York's Own Skinner's Horse Condition: VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (2350 Pte Silas 2/K A R.) Important: Medal entitlement confirmed per the respective medal roll (ref WO 329/2938) compiled and signed at Zomba, Nyasaland on 1 March 1920. The roll records that Private Silas, served with 2nd battalion 2nd King's African Rifles. Medal together with his 'Interallied Victory Medal' were despatched on 1 April 1925 Condition: VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (2609 Sowar Naranjan Singh, 3 Horse.) Note: 3rd Skinner's Horse served overseas in France & Flanders during the Great War, earning for the regiment the Battle Honour; - France and Flanders 1914-16 The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 3rd Skinner's Horse In 1922 the 3rd Skinner's Horse amalgamated with 1st Duke of York's Own Lancers (Skinner's Horse) to form 1st Duke of York's Own Skinner's Horse Condition: VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (2647 Pte. J. F. Gentry. 13-Lond. R.) John Frederick Gentry attested for the British Army on 1 September 1914, and served throughout the Great War, at home - in Ireland during the period of the Easter Rebellion - and overseas with the 2/13th London Regiment (2nd Kensingtons Battalion) during the Great War. He was discharged on account of sickness on 2 August 1919, and was awarded a Silver War Badge Medal Verification: The recipients Great War medal entitlement verified as the British War Medal silver issue (and companion & Interallied Victory Medals, and Silver War Badge) per the respective Great War campaign medal rolls of the London Regiment as under: - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1925, compiled & signed, London, 4 September 1920 - Silver War Badge: Ref WO 329/3175, compiled and signed,14 January 1920 John Frederick Gentry first entered theatre of war France with 2/13th London Regiment (2nd Kensingtons Battalion) on, 22 June 1916, where he remained through to 18 November 1916. He next served in Salonika / Balkans from 30 November 1916 to 12 August 1917, and lastly served in Egypt and in Palestine with the Egyptian Field Force where he served from 22 August 1917 through to 20 June 1919. The theatres of war he served in all being enumerated in the corresponding medal roll - and proof that he served throughout his military service with only, 2/13th (County of London) Battalion (Princess Louise's Kensington Battalion), that had the unique distinction of serving against Irish Rebels, Germans, Bulgars / Austrians & Ottoman Turks in the Great War - or the full-house of principal axis forces. Great War service record of 2/13th London Regiment (2nd Kensingtons Battalion): The 2nd Kensingtons - including Private John Frderick Gentry - was dispatched to Ireland in April 1916 to deal with the Fenian Revolution. Afterwards it saw action on the Western Front in France (1916); Salonika (1917), taking part the Battle of Doiran; and Palestine (1917-1918), taking part in the Third Battle of Gaza, the Battle of Jerusalem, Capture of Jericho, the First Transjordan attack on Amman, Second Transjordan attack on Shunet Nimrin and Es Salt and the Battle of Sharon. The Battalion was broken up and demobilized in camps at Sidi Bashir in Egypt, and Mersin in Asia Minor in February to March 1919 Summary: - August 1914: Formed in London. By November 1914, in 2/4th London Brigade in 2/2nd London Division - October 1914 : Name changed to 2/13th (County of London) Princess Louise’s Kensington Battalion - Moved to Maidstone in January 1915. Watford (April 1915), Saffron Walden (June 1915), Sutton Veny (January 1916) - 28 April 1916: Landed at Cork for security duties following Irish rebellion. Moved to Ballincollig & Macroom - 14 May 1916 : Sailed from Rosslare to Fishguard and returned to Sutton Veny - 22 June 1916 : Landed at Le Havre (first entry into a theatre of war qualifying for war medals) - November 1916 : Deployed to Salonika (Balkans Operations) - 2 July 1917 : Moved to Egypt, arriving Alexandria 5 July A fascinating multi-campaign theatre medal for the Great War to a soldier who saw service against; Irish Rebels; Germans; Bulgarians & Ottoman Turkish Forces Condition: GVF

British War Medal. Silver issue (276 Dfdr. Gulzar Khan, 13 Lcrs.) The recipient was a Daffadar (Sergeant) serving with 13th Lancers - 13th Duke of Connaught's Lancers (Watson's Horse) - a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922 the 13th Lancers amalgamated with the 16th Cavalry to form 6th Duke of Connaught's Own Lancers Condition: VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (28 Kahar. Sherin Khan, Khairpur I.S.M.R.) The recipient was an Indian locally enlisted follower performing the trade of 'Kahar' (Medical Orderly) while serving with the Khairpur Imperial Mounted Rifles, a unit raised and employed by the Indian Princely State of Khairpur Khairpur, a Princely State, located in Sind Province, is recorded to have made contribitions as follows during the Great War (Ref 'India and World War One' (Budheswar Patil)) 'Mir Sir Inam Baksh Khan of Khairpur State sent his Imperial mounted services Rifles and Camel Transport to participate in the operations in British East Africa, in Egypt and on the North-West frontier of India. The state contributed Rs 23,000 towards various War funds. A sum of Rs. 4,00,000 was subscribed by the State towards the War Loans exclusive of public subscriptions amounting to Rs. 6,91,053 A very scarce seen Indian Princely States unit Condition: About VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (28140 Pte. H.G. Wakley. Dorset. R.) The recipients Medal index Card shows that he only qualified for the British War and Interallied Victory Medals. Note: Only a single Henry G. Wakely is listed in the 1901 National Census of England and Wales - and he was a native of \'Dorset\'. In 1901, Henry G. Wakely he was living at \'The Bridge\' Sturminster Newton, Dorset, England, together with his parents Isaac and Elizabeth Wakely, and one older sibling brother. His father is described as a retired \'Inn Keeper\'. Henry had been born in Blandford, Dorsetshire, in circa 1893. Henry later married a Miss Oliver at Sturminster, Devon, in 1920 - but the marriage appears to have been short-lived as Henry died at Wells, Somerset in the last quarter of 1928 Condition: VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (2849 L-Dfdr. Kehar Singh, 32 Lcrs.) The recipient was a Lance-Daffadar (Corporal) serving with 32/Lancers, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922 the 32/Lancers amalgamated with the 31/Lancers to form 13th Duke of Connaught's Own Bombay Lancers Condition: VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (2923 L-Dfdr. Naiki Ram, 10 Lcrs.) The recipient was a Lance Daffadar (Corporal) serving with 10th Duke of Cambridge's Own Lancers (Hodson's Horse) a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922 the 10th Lancers amalgamated with the 9th Lancers to form 4th Duke of Cambridge's Own Hodson's Horse Condition: VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (3114 Dfdr. Nathe Khan, 32 Lcrs.) The recipient was a Daffadar (Sergeant) serving with 32/Lancers, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922 the 32/Lancers amalgamated with the 31/Lancers to form 13th Duke of Connaught's Own Bombay Lancers Condition: 'Bazaar Wallah' silver test mark/ edge nick otherwise about VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (3286 Sowar Pakhar Singh, 7 Lcrs.) Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Sowar (Trooper) while serving with the 7th Hariana Lancers, a mounted cavalry regiment of the British Indian Army On the outbreak of the Great War, the composition of the 7th Hariana Lancers - a mixed class regiment - was 4 x squadrons, comprising, 1 x Jats, 1 x Sikhs, 1 x Dogras & 1 x Hindustani Musalmans During the Great War the 7th Harian Lancers served overseas in Mesopotamia where they fought against the Ottoman Turkish forces. In Mesopotamia, they served with the 6th and later 7th Indian Cavalry Brigades, and latterly in the War served under higher command of 3rd Lahore Division as divisional cavalry troops Condition: VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (3318. L-Dfdr. Ghulam Ali Khan. 34. Horse.) The recipient held the rank of Lance Daffadar (Corporal) while serving with the 34th Horse (Prince Albert Victor's Own Poona Horse, or P.A.V.O. Poona Horse) Condition: Silver test mark on edge otherwise VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (3769 Pte. W. J. Norris. 19-Lond. R.) Wounded-in-Actiont: No. 610993 Private William James Norris, confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action' during last month, November 1918, of the Great War, per his inclusion in the Wounds Lists published in the Weekly Casualty List (War Office & Air Ministry ) issue of, 26 November 1918 Medal Verification: The recipients Great War medal entitlement verified as the British War Medal silver issue (and companion Interallied Victory Medal) per the respective Great War campaign medal rolls of the London Regiment, reference WO 329/1938 that was compiled and signed at London, England, on 28 February 1921. The medal roll showing that he only served in 19th (County of London) Battalion (St. Pancras) London Regiment His residential address shown on the reverse of the recipients Medal Index Card is: 29 Ferdinand Place Chalk Farm N.W.1 William James Morris, is confirmed from the medal roll as having first entered theatre of war 'France' on 14 October 1916, and remaining in theatre until 11 November 1918 - the day of the armistice. The highest rank he led overseas was unpaid 'Acting-Corporal'. Curiously is Medal Index Card (held and accessible at The National Archives) shows that he inquired and claimed about the award of a Military Medal in October 1927, with response entered 'no medal traced'. Whether the recipient was inquiring about a British issue M.M., or a French Medaille Militaire, or some other allied decoration to which he felt entitled, is not recorded Condition: About VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (3901 Sepoy Jogbahadur Thakuri, Res. Bn. B.M.P..) Recipient was a Gurkha soldier serving with the Reserve Battalion, Burma Military Police The Burma Military Police Battalions were heavily drawn on during the Great War to provide 'Volunteer' drafts for attachment to regualr Indian Army battalions, especially to make good the wastage caused by the heavy casualties sustained by the Indian Corps in France 1914-1915, and later providing drafts for service in Mesopotamia, and other theatres of war. Units of the BMP also served in some specified Great War campaigns that took place in the North East Frontier of India, and for which campaign medals were awarded Condition: VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (423060 Pte E.G. Harrington 10-Lond R.) Note: The medal polished and naming rubbed, but legible - see image Important: Private Edward George Harrington, 2/10th (County of London) Battalion (Hackney) - a Prisoner of War - is confirmed having 'Died-in-Captivity', in Germany on, 8 September 1918 The recipient is verified having earned the British War Medal (and an Interallied Victory Medal) for his services in the Great War, per the respective Great War campaign medal roll of the London Regiment, viz: - British War Medal (& Interallied Victory Medal): Reference WO 329/1921 Edward George Harrington, was a son, of Herbert Harrington (Cab Driver) & Harriet Louisa Harrington, who in 1918, lived at, 71 Dacre Rd, Plaistow, London. Edward Harrington was a native of, London, England, where he was born at Harringay, circa 1898 (baptized on, 4 May 1898) . Edward joined his local, 10th London Regiment, at Canning Town, London, sometime in early 1917, and posted to 2/10 London Regiment, with which battalion he served overseas in theatre of war 'France & Flanders' between 14 June 1917 to 24 April 1918. He was captured on 24 April 1918, during the German 'Spring Offensive'. The date of, 24 April 1918, is the date that the British Army posted him 'Missing' - later confirmed held by the enemy as a Prisoner-of-War. Edward died on, 8 September 1918, while a Prisoner-Of-War. Post-War, his remains were interred at the Berlin South-Western Cemetery, where his life and service is perpetuated for posterity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Condition: GF

British War Medal. Silver issue (45194 Pte. L. G. C. Turner. The Queen’s R.) Killed-in-Action: No 71235 Private Lawrence George Charles Turner of the 119th Company Labour Corps (late 'Queen's' Royal West Surreys) is confirmed 'Killed-in-Action', France, on, 31 December 1917. At the time of his death he is recorded in the monumental 'Soldiers Died', as No. 71235 serving with the Labour Corps. His place of birth was Hackney, London, Middlesex, England, and he had enlisted for the British Army at, Islington, London, Middlesex, England, being posted to the 4th Battalion Royal West Surrey Regiment, in which unit he held the regimental number 45194, and with which regiment he had first entered theatre of war 'France', at which time he was entitled to the British War Medal silver issue and Interallied Victory Medals The Commonwealth War Graves entry and records for this soldier show him recorded as No. G/45194 of The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment). with Secondary unit shown as 'Transf. to (71235) 119th Coy. Labour Corps' Medal Verification: The recipients Great War medal entitlement verified as the British War Medal silver issue (and companion Interallied Victory Medals) per the respective Great War campaign medal rolls of the Labour Corps, reference WO 329/1799 that shows he had first entered theatre of war as No 45194 serving with a battalion of the Royal West Surrey Regiment (The Queen's Regiment) The supreme sacrifice of Private Lawrence George Charles Turner, is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, at the CWGC Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt, France, where the body of Private Turner lies buried and is commemorated by a headstone Lawrence George Charles Turner, the eldest son of George Frederick Turner (a Telegraphist) & Sarah Ann 'Annie' Leonara Turner (nee Wright), was a native of, South Hackney, London, England, where he was born in 1890 (he was baptized on, 5 November 1890). By the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, Lawrence is recorded therein residing with his parents and 2 x younger sibling brothers, viz Arthur Turner (17), and Frank Turner (15), at the family residence located at,169 Offord Road, Barnsbury, Islington, London N, at which time his employment is shown as 'Telephone Operator, with a News Agency'. Lawrence (was still a civilian, and employed as a 'Reporter', when on, 3 July 1915, in Islington, London, he married Elsie Rose Larkin (26), a waitress. On his death the military authorities transferred his monies and personal effects to his sole nominated legal heir, viz his widowed wife, Elsie Turner. Condition: About VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (4697 Rfmn. Bir Bahadur Gharti, 2-1 GR) 2-1 G.R. = 2nd Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles Condition: VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (6 Jem. Aziz Ullah, Swat Levies) The recipient was Viceroy's Commissioned Officer (V.C.O.) holding appointment of 'Jemadar' while serving with the 'Swat Levies' a localized militia corps deployed for service in the tribal areas of the Swat Valley, on the North West Frontier of British India The Swat Levies never deployed ouside of the North West Frontier region, the BWM being awarded for services in qualifying campaigns that took place in the North West Frontier of India during the Great War Condition: About VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (6100 Spr. Sabraj Din, 17. Div. Sig. Coy) The recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of 'Sapper' while serving with the 17 Divisional Signal Company, of the Sappers & Miners, Indian Army Note: 17 Div . Sig. Coy., served in Mesopotamia during the Great War with 'Indian Force D' Condition: About VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (79385 2 A.M. F.T. M. Peach R.A.F.) Important: Medal entitlement enumerated in recipient extant service records held & accessible at The National Archives (ref Air 79/7291 file series) Frederick Thomas Manful Peach, son of George Peach (Maltser's Clerk) & Eliza Peach (nee Cooke) was a native of, Derby. Derbyshire, England, where he was born on, 21 December 1884. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales records Frederick employed as a 'Brewers Traveller', residing together with his wife , Jane Peach, and their baby son, William George Frederick Peach (10 months old), at, 18 Clarence Road, Derby, England. During the Great War, Frederick firstly served with the Royal Flying Corps, that he joined on, 20 April 1917, subsequently transferring to the Royal Air Force on 1 April 1918. During his service with the Royal Flying Corps and later Royal Air Force, Frederick served overseas in Egypt, from, 24 August 1917 - for which active service he was awarded the British War & Interallied Victory Medals (his extant Royal Air Force service records refer). While overseas in the 'Egyptian Theatre' he is recorded as serving with the 195 Training Squadron. Effective 1 February 1919, he was a qualified 'Driver' in the Royal Air Force. Frederick took his discharge from the Royal Air Force on 30 April 1920. Frederick Thomas Manful Peach is recorded as having died at, 48 Middleton Avenue, Littleover, Derbyshire, England, on, 19 April 1952 Condition: GVF

British War Medal. Silver issue (80646. Gnr. T. Mylroi. R.A.) Important: Thomas Mylroi was a unique name in the British Army during the Great War - and is also unique in the England and Wales Census for the preceding period 1901-1911 Gunner Thomas Mylroi of the Royal Field Artillery was a native of Lonan, Isle of Man, where he had been born circa 1897-98. In 1911, he was residing at 31 Derby Square, Douglas, Isle of Man, with his parents and siblings. He enlisted in the British Army on 23 February 1915, joining the Royal Field Artillery. The respective Medal Index Card confirms that he first entered theatre of war 'France' on 12 July 1915. Thomas was subsequently discharged from the British Army on 21 December 1917, due to sickness (the Silver War Badge roll refers), at his time of discharge his parent unit was shown as being 27th Brigade R.F.A. Condition: VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (8065 Pte. H. Cooper. 9-Lond. R.) Important: Private Henry 'Harry' Cooper 1/9th (County of London) Battalion (Queen Victoria's Rifles) London Regiment is confirmed 'Wounded-in-Action', and was discharged as a consequence (ref Silver War Badge WO 329/3167) Note: Medal entitlement (also awarded a British War Medal) verified per the respective medal roll of 1/9 (County of London) Battalion (Queen Victoria's Rifles) London Regiment (ref WO) and awarded SWB (No 438711) 'Harry' first entered theatre of war 'France' while serving with 1/9th (County of London) Battalion (Queen Victoria's Rifles) London Regiment Note: Medal entitlement (also awarded a British War Medal) verified per the respective medal roll of 1/9 (County of London) Battalion (Queen Victoria's Rifles) London Regiment (ref WO) and awarded SWB (No 438711) Henry 'Harry' Cooper, who was born circa 1896, enlisted in the British Army on 10 December 1915. He was serving with 1/9 (County of London) Battalion (Queen Victoria's Rifles) London Regiment, when he first entered theatre of war 'France'. He was 'Wounded-in-Action' in May 1917, and is confirmed admitted to No 3 Casualty Clearing Station Hospital on 6 May 1917, subsequently being transferred to a 'Sick Convoy' on 8 June 1917 - his length of stay in the CCS most likely reflecting the severity of his wounds received in the field. Harry took his final discharge - due to wounds - on 13 August 1918. At time of discharge he is recorded as being 22 years of age. Condition: GVF

British War Medal. Silver issue (895 Pte. A. McCready, 37 Cal. Presy.. Btn. I.D.F.) The recipient held the rank of Private while serving with the 37th Calcutta Presidency Battalion, Indian Defence Force Lineage 37th Calcutta Presidency Battalion: - 1888 raised as the Presidency Volunteer Reserve Battalion, 30th March - 1891 became the Presidency Volunteer Rifle Battalion - 1898 became Presidency Battalion, Calcutta Rifle Volunteers, 24th March - 1901 re-designated 2nd (Presidency) Battalion, Calcutta Volunteer Rifles by GGO No.868 of 1901 - 1917 became 37th Calcutta Presidency Battalion (Indian Defence Force) - 1920 became the Calcutta Presidency Battalion (Auxiliary Force India), 1st October - 1926 amalgamated with the Calcutta Battalion to become the 'Calcutta and Presidency Battalion (A.F.I.), 23rd July - 1947disbanded on demise of the Auxiliary Force India See item code for a related family pair of medals to the Calcutta Scottish Condition: About EF

British War Medal. Silver issue (95634 Gnr. R. Marr. R.A.) Note: Gunner Robert Marr of the Royal Garrison Artillery is confirmed as having qualified for a British War Medal (and companion Interallied Victory Medal) per his extant Medal Index Card (accessible at The National Archives). He did not serve overseas prior to 1916, and hence did not qualify for any campaign star Important: Gunner Robert Marr, of 211th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery is confirmed as having been 'Killed-in-Action' in France and Flanders on 5 October 1918 Robert Marr, the son of Robert and Agnes Marr, of Balgray, Tealing, Dundee, Scotland had enlisted for service at Forfar. At the time of his enlistment at Forfar, Scotland, on 29 February 1916, he was 24 years of age, and by profession a 'Ploughman' working the land at Ovenstone, Inverarty, Forfar. His remains are buried at CWGC Tincourt New British Cemetery, Somme, France The 1901 Scottish Census shows that Robert Marr was one of 8 x siblings living in a large agricultural family that worked the land in Forfarshire. One of his brothers Great War pair of medals is being sold separately on this website Robert Marr's Great War service papers are extant (and accessible at The National Archives) Condition: EF

British War Medal. Silver issue (Abraham Anderson) Note: Only 2 x civilians of the name Abraham Anderson were awarded British War Medals (silver issues), both of whom served in the Mercantile Marine, one a British national, the other a Swedish national This attributed to the British recipient who was a Great War casualty, lost at sea in 1917 Abraham Anderson, Fireman & Trimmer, was 'Drowned' and his body Lost at Sea on, 19 August 1917, when the merchant vessel he was serving aboard the. S.S. 'Gartness' (Glasgow registered) was attacked, destroyed and sunk by an enemy submarine in the Mediterranean The S.S. Gartness - a defensively armed vessel - was a British cargo steamer of 2,422grt built by John Readhead, England, as the' Charles T. Jones' SS for W & C. T. Jones. In 1915 she was purchased by Whimster & Co., and renamed 'Gartness'. On the 19th August 1917 she was torpedoed by enemy submarine U-40 and sunk when 180 miles SExE3/4E of Malta and on route from Ergasteria for Middlebrough with a cargo of manganese ore, lead and arsenic. At the time of the attack, the S.S. Gartness had received no advance warning, prior to being attacked by torpedo. The sinking of the 'Gartness' resulted in the loss of life of 13 x members of the crew including Abraham Anderson, and the 'Master' of the vessel Abraham Anderson, son of Joseph Anderson and Mary Jane Anderson, was a native of, Anderston, Glasgow, Scotland, where he was born in 1884. At the time of his death his residence address was recorded as, 35 Richard Street, Glasgow, Scotland The supreme sacrifice made by Abraham Anderson is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, where he name is inscribed upon a panel of the Tower Hill Memorial, located at the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, Greater London, United Kingdom. The Tower Hill Memorial commemorates the lives of Merchant Seamen whose bodies were lost at sea during the World Wars Condition: VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (BZ.5722. W.H. Welling. P.O. R.N.V.R.) The recipient Welling held the rank of Petty Officer while serving with the Bristol Division of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Medal verification: The recipients entitlement to the British War Medal - his only medal entitlement for the Great War - is confirmed per the respective Admiralty medal roll, vis ADM 171/129 William Welling was a native of Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, England, where he was born on, 29 August 1897. By profession he was a \'Bank Clerk\'. William enlisted in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve on 26 June 1916, for duration of hostilities. At enlistment he was posted to the Bristol Division of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve The recipients \'service sheet\' is extant and accessible at The National Archives Condition: GVF

British War Medal. Silver issue (F. Clavie) Important: The recipient Francis Clavie is confirmed as having been awarded his BWM in respect of his services to the British Army as a 'Spy'. He was a Belgian Agent! His MIC summary can be seen at The National Archives Accompanying this medal are approx 10 x soft-copy file attachments in French from the National Archives of Belgium, which explain; - History of the network the recipient worked for - Details about the structure of the network the recipieNT - Several pages of names containign the proposals for the recommendation of BWM - Recipients particulars Note: The recipient in civilian life was a fireman and 'pub-owner', this latter being perfect cover for use as a "letterbox" for the network agents The recipient was not awarded any other British decorations Belgian citizens who aided the allied cause - and still alive - were all subsequently entitled to the award of the Belgian Interallied Victory Medal in 1922, and the Commemorative Medal of the Great War 1914-18 A desirable medal to a Belgian Agent who was engaged directly by either GCHQ or the War Office as a confirmed agent Medal mounted on a stitched riband suspended from a brooch pin, and as-worn by the recipient Condition: Couple light edge bruises (neither affecting naming) otherwise toned GVF

British War Medal. Silver issue (G-886 Pte. J. McFadden. R. Ir. Rif.) Important: The recipients Medal index Card confirms that Private John McFadden of the Royal Irish Fusiliers was only entitled and awarded the single British War Medal It would appear that Private McFadden served overseas in the colonies on garrison duty during the period of the Great War Condition: About VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (J. 8803 T. P. Groves. A.B. R.N.) Killed-in-Action: Able Seaman Thomas Percy Groves is confirmed Killed-in-Action, 1916, on the occasion of destruction & sinking of the Battleship H.M.S. Hampshire, which capital ship was carrying Field Marshal Earl Kitchener and his Staff to Russia, and who also was killed in the same devastating sinking, with the loss killed / drowned 737 x souls, with only 12 crew surviving the sinking! The Last Voyage of H.M.S. Hampshire: After the Battle of Jutland, H.M.S. Hampshire was ordered to carry Field Marshal Early Kitchener and his Staff from Scapa Flow on a diplomatic mission to Russia. Due to severe storm conditions, it was decided that Hampshire would sail through the Pentland Firth, then turn north along the western coast of the Orkney Islands. This course would provide a lee from the strong winds, allowing escorting destroyers to keep pace with her. Hampshire departed Scapa Flow at 16:45 and about an hour later rendezvoused with her two escorts, the Acasta-class destroyers Unity and Victor. As the ships turned to the northwest, the gale increased and shifted direction so that the ships were facing it head on. This caused the destroyers to fall behind Hampshire. As it was considered unlikely that enemy submarines would be active in such conditions, Hampshire\'s Captain Savill ordered Unity and Victor to return to Scapa Flow. Sailing alone in heavy seas, Hampshire was approximately 1.5 miles off the mainland of Orkney between Brough of Birsay and Marwick Head at 19:40 on 5 June when an explosion occurred and she heeled to starboard. She had struck one of several mines laid by the German minelaying submarine U-75 on 28–29 May, just before the Battle of Jutland. The detonation had holed the cruiser between bows and bridge, and the lifeboats were smashed against the side of the ship by the heavy seas when they were lowered. About 15 minutes after the explosion, Hampshire sank by the bow. Of the 735 crewmembers and 14 passengers aboard, only 12 crew survived after coming ashore on three Carley floats. A total of 737 were lost, including Kitchener and all the members of the mission to Russia Footnote to Sinking of H.M.S. Hampshire: Fritz Joubert Duquesne – a Boer and German spy – claimed to have assumed the identity of Russian Count Boris Zakrevsky and joined Kitchener in Scotland. Duquesne supposedly signalled a German U-boat shortly after departing Scapa Flow to alert them that Kitchener\'s ship was approaching. He was then rescued by the submarine as Hampshire sank. In the 1930s and 1940s, he ran the Duquesne Spy Ring and was captured by the FBI along with 32 other Nazi agents in the largest espionage conviction in U.S. history Thomas Percy Groves, eldest son of Thomas Groves (Farm Labourer) and Emily Matilda Groves (nee Stokes) was a native of White Waltham, Berkshire, England, where he was born on, 4 December 1892. Thomas joined the Royal Navy on 23 June 1910, at which time he is shown as having been prior employed as a \'Horse Boy\'. Amongst the ships / bases he mustered aboard prior to the Great War War were; H.M.S. Antrim, H.M.S.Prince George, H.M.S. Achilles, H.M.S. Europa and H.M.S. Doris. His last posting was to H.M.S. Hampshire, that he joined on 4 March 1914 - and was still serving with the Armoured Cruiser when she was destroyed and sunk on, 5 June 1916 Photograph: The Ancestry gemealogical website has a photograph attributed as Able Seaman Thomas Percy Groves, in his Naval blues, with rank and qualification badges on display A very desirable Naval medal with direct associations with Britain\'s most famous senior soldier of the Great War era, vis Field Marshal Earl Kitchener Condition: Dark toned EF

British War Medal. Silver issue (Jemdr. Syed Asad Ali, I.M.D.) The recipient was Viceroy's Commissioned Officer (V.C.O.) holding appointment of 'Jemadar' while serving with the Indian Medical Department of the Indian Army Condition: VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (Jumba Abdulla) Important: The recipient is confirmed as being a native of Berbera, British Somaliand, where he was born circa 1898. By career a Merchant Seaman, he is confrmed as serving with the British Mercantile Marine during the Great War Note: A unique name on the Great War Medal Index Cards held by the National Archives (ref BT 351/1/239) Scarce seen on market confirmed to a Somlai seafarer Condition: Toned VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (L-4158 Dvr A.G. Lovie, R.A.) From his Medal Index Card it is confirmed that Andrew Lovie, a native of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, was serving as a Driver with the Royal Artillery whne he qualified for his British War Medal The contemporary silk riband is faded Condition: VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (Lt. G. P. Macagy) The recipients awards of the MC and MM were published in the London Gazette as under; - MC: LG 01/02/1919 - MM: LG 10/10/1916 The recommendation for the Military Cross is given below; Quote, Lt George Pearson Macagy 3rd Batt, Can.Infy, 1st Central Ontario Regt. In the attack on the Drocourt-Queant System on 2nd/3rd September, 1918. He led his platoon forward with conspicuous gallantry when our attack was held up by enfilade machine gun fire; and handling his men with skill and determination, he captured the machine gun and its crew. His example inspired his men with great determination. Unquote. Note: Only an estimated 93 x MC/MM combination of gallantry medals awarded to the Canadian Expeditionary Force for the Great War Condition: About VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (Ord. Amirullah.) Recipient was a locally enlisted India non-combatant follower performing the trade of 'Orderly' Condition: Toned VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (Rev. L. Tucker.) Important: Medal confirmed as the recipients sole entitlement, Albeit a 'Reverend' he served in a civilian capcity with the Y.M.C.A. in France from July 1916 (Medal Index Card refers) Sold together with copy of recipients Medal Index Card Reverend Leonard Tucker, M.A., educated at University College London; having been ordained he was posted to Jamaica, and spent time in Montego Bay before serving on the staff of Calabar College; appointed Secretary of the Young People?s Missionary Association, 1902; appointed Secretary of the Young People?s Department of the Baptist Missionary Society, 1907; served during the Great War with the YMCA in France, from July 1916; Pastor of the East Queen Street Baptist Church, Kingston, Jamaica, 1918-1923 Condition: EF

British War Medal. Silver issue (S-4732 Pte. F. Hinton. A & S. Highrs.) Important: Frank Hinton Recipient confirmed as serving as 'Piper' with 12th Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (Ref 'The Pipes of War') during the Great War and later held appointment of Pipe-Major in 1947 Piper Hinton is verified as having been entitled to the below following campaign medals for his services during the Great War; - 1914-15 Star (Ref Medal Roll WO 329/2812) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals (Ref Medal Roll WO 329/1692) Frank Hinton joined the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders in 1915 and entered the France/Flanders theatre of war with the 12th Battalion on 19 September 1915. He had enlisted as a Private but served with the battalion as an (Acting) Piper. During the following November, the battalion, as part of the 77th Brigade, 26th Division, embarked for Salonika where they took part in the campaign in Macedonia. Following his discharge, Hinton emigrated to Canada where he joined the Black Watch of Canada. He served in the 1st Battalion then continued his service with the Active army from 1939 to 1943 when he was invalided home. He went into the Reserve following the war and was appointed Pipe-Major in 1947, retiring as such in 1951 Sold together with copied Medal Index Card, some service details and a photocopied group photograph featuring Hinton as Pipe-Major Condition: Some pitting about VF

British War Medal. Silver issue (Trans. S. Abdur Rahman) The recipient S (Sheikh) Abdur Rahman, was a locally enlisted Indian non-combatant performing the trade of 'Translator' A scarce seen medal on the market to an Indian 'Translator' Condition: About VF

British War Medal. Silver issue. (Specimen. 68-Gen. No-3653) A Royal Mint struck officially impressed 'Specimen' medal prepared for the War Office With patina Note: See our lisitings of Great War medals for other examples of scarce seen official specimen medals Condition: Toned EF

British War Medal. Silver issue. (2458 Dfdr. Mohd. Shafi Khan. 30 Lncrs.) The recipient was a Daffadar (Sergeant) serving with 30th Lancers (Gordon's Horse) a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922 the 30th Lancers amalgamated with the 26th Light Cavalry to form 8th King George's Own Light Cavalry Condition: 'Bazaar Wallah' silver test marks about VF

British War Medal. Silver issue. (3448 A.L.D. Abdull Rehman. 21 Cavy.) The recipient was an Acting Lance Daffadar (Acting Lance Corporal) serving with 21st Prince Albert Victor's Own Cavalry (Frontier Force) a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922 the 21st Cavalry amalgamated with the 23rd Cavalry to form 11th Prince Albert Victor's Own Cavalry (Frontier Force) Condition: 'Bazaar Wallah' silver test marks on rim about VF

British War Medal. Silver issue. (3638 Dfdr. Otar Singh, 19 Lrs.) The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 19/Lancers (Fane's Horse) a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922 the 19th Lancers amalgamated with the 18th Lancers to form 19th King George's Own Lancers Condition: VF

British War Medal. Silver. Calcutta Mint issue (Jemdr. Ganapat Singh. 13 Rajputs.) The recipient Ganpat (sic) Singh was by ethnicity & faith a, Rajputana Rajput, Hindu, who was a Viceroy's Commissioned Officer (Native Officer), holding the appointment of Jemadar while serving with the 13th Rajputs, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army A search of the Indian Army lists 1914-1922, shows no Ganapat Singh, but only a single Jemadar 'Ganpat' Singh, who served with the 13th Rajputs, at any time as a VCO during the period 1914-1920. Ganpat Singh was a pre-war professional soldier of the Indian Army, who was commissioned as a VCO 'Jemadar' on 17 May 1918 (the IA list issue of April 1920, claims he first enlisted in the Indian Army on, 23 June 1903 - but that appears to be a typo error basis is 'War Services' that show campaign service in 1901-1902!). He was a soldier of considerable experience, as his 'War Services' recorded in the Indian Army List 'Supplement' of January 1920, records the following: - N.W. Frontier of India, Waziristan, 1901-02, clasp - I.E.F. "B," East Africa, 1914-15 - Mespotamia, 1917-18 In addition to above Jemadar Ganpat Singh was also entitled to a General Service Medal 1918-1962. GV issue with clasp 'Iraq', per the campaign medal roll of 13th Rajputs (10th/6th Rajputana Rifles (Shekhawati)) reference WO 100/G29/439, compiled and signed at Nasirabad Cantonment, India, on, 18 August 1923 13th Rajputs (Shekhawati Regiment) was a single class regiment, comprised only of Rajputana Rajputs During the Great War, 13th Rajputs, fought against ;Germans & African Askari's (German East Africa, 1914-15), including the disaterous Battle of Tanga), Ottoman Turks and Arabs (Mesopotamia 1917-1919) In 1922, the regiment was amalgamated with other regiments, and became the 10th Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles (Shekhawati) Condition: Cleaned about VF

Bronze Palms Decoration of the Belgian Red Cross 1940-1945 Breast badge retaining issue hinged pin and clasp to reverse of badge Condition: GVF

Brunei (Sultanate): Gurkha Reserve Unit Medal A 'Set' complete with a dress brooch mounted miniature medal, and contained within the original plush hinged titled case of issue, as struck by 'Spink and Son Ltd' Both the full size and miniature medals, fitted with medal mounting brooches, both which retain the original long hinged pins and clasp fittings as issued The Gurkha Reserve Unit (GRU) (Malay: Unit Simpanan Gurkha) is a Gurkha special elite guard force in the Sultanate of Brunei. It was formed in 1974 and its ranks are drawn mostly from amongst former Gurkha soldiers of the British Army, and directly by recruit from Nepal under the auspices of the British Army teams located in that country. The Gurkha Reserve Unit is a praetorian guard dedicated to serve and protect the sultan, the Royal Family, and major oil installations. They also work as a special forces unit directly under the command of the Sultan, as well as alongside the Special Forces Regiment and Special Combat Squadron of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces Condition: EF

Brunei (Sultanate): The Brunei Service Medal. 1st type (1965) Also referred to as the Brunei General Service Medal Silvered, gilt and enamel Reference Defence Council Instruction (Army) No 87 of 1968, the medal was awarded to United Kingdom Army personnel seconded to the Royal Brunei Malay Regiment, who have one years qualifying service, not necessarily continuous, while on the strength of the Royal Brunei Malay Regiment from 12 August 1966 To date there have been 4 x different issues of the Brunei GSM, the 1st type were awarded through to 1984 The medal fitted with the original riband and mounting bar, this now sans pin and clasp. With makers marks \'Spink\' of London (at the old King Street address), on reverse of mounting bar Condition: EF

Brunei: Armed Forces Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (Pingat Kerja Lama dan Baik) Important: Sold together with original miniature medal - this latter on mounting bar Awarded to Army personnel for 18 years service The medal mounted in the swing-style as issued. The mounting brooch bar ? with makers marks ?Spink & Son Ltd King St S.W.1? retaining the hinged pin and clasp fitting Condition: EF

Brunei: Armed Forces Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (Pingat Kerja Lama dan Baik) Awarded to Army personnel for 18 years service The medal mounted in the swing-style as issued. The mounting brooch bar ? with makers marks ?Spink & Son Ltd King St S.W.1? retaining the hinged pin and clasp fitting Condition: EF

Brunei: Gurkha Reserve Unit Medal The medal mounted in the swing-style as issued. The mounting brooch bar retaining the hinged pin and clasp fitting Condition: EF

Brunei: Independence Medal 1984 (Pingat Pengisytiharan Kemerdekaan) The medal mounted in the swing-style as issued. The mounting brooch bar retaining the hinged pin and clasp fitting Condition: EF

Brunei: Medal For Service to the State (Pingat Idah Kerja Baik) Awardees of this decoration are entitled to use the post nominals P.I.K.B. The medal mounted in the swing-style as issued. The mounting brooch bar retaining the hinged pin and clasp fitting Condition: GVF

Bulgaria (Kingdom). Medal of Bravery. Silver 4th Class. With 1915 obverse date This award was created in 1915, and all Great War awards of the Bulgarian Bravery Medal are dated 1915 on obverse. The decoration was only awarded to 'Other Ranks' in four classes the first two classes in gilt and the last two classes in silver. The colours of the ribands were identical for all awards, however the 1st & 3rd Class awards had distinctive bows on the ribands to distinguish them apart from the 2nd & 4th class awards The decoration retaining a good length of original & scarce found, original silk riband Condition: GVF

Bulgaria (Kingdom). War Medal 1915-1918 Mounted on original tri-fold silk riband Some fraying to front of riband Condition: About EF

Bulgaria (Kingdom). War Medal 1915-1918 Sans riband Condition: About EF

Bulgaria (Kingdom). War Medal 1915-1918 Mounted on original tri-fold silk riband A choice example on bright silk moire riband Condition: About EF

Bulgaria (Kingdom): Officers Long Service Cross for \'20 Years\' service. Boris III issue. silver-gilt and enamel Sold together with: - Original embossed gilt tooled, plush hinged case of issue Medal mounted on traditional silk tri-fold medal riband, complete with fittings and as worn in the Bulgarian style Enamel on cross is all intact. With only a single tiny chip to laurel leaf on obverse of the suspension wreath Condition: About EF

Bulgaria (Kingdom): Order of Merit (Military). Gold (Gilt) 1st Class Medal of the Order with \'Swords\', Boris III Sold together with: - Original hinged case of issue Medal mounted on traditional silk tri-fold medal riband, complete with fittings and as worn in the Bulgarian style An excellent example of a scarce item of insignia Condition: GVF

Bulgaria (Kingdom): Order of Merit: Medal of Merit. Boris III issue with \'Crown\' suspension Medal mounted on traditional silk tri-fold medal riband, complete with fittings and as worn in the Bulgarian style Condition: GVF

Bulgaria (Peoples Republic of Bulgaria, 1946-1990): Spanish Civil War Medal for Bulgarian Volunteers of the International Brigades, 1936-1939 Medal fitted with full length five sided riband mount. This latter retaining the hinged pin and clasp fittings on reverse as issued Instituted on 22 May 1974, the medal was awarded to all living veterans of the Bulgarian communist brigades that served in the Spanish Civil War 1936-1939 Scarce Condition: About EF

Burgh of Leith (Midlothian, Scotland): South African War \'Tribute\' Medal 1902. Silver & enamel With English silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1902 Important: Less than 150 x medals (newspaper reports state 142) are recorded as being issued. The main presentation of medal took place in Leith, on, 19 December 1902, with the names & service details of the majority of recipients subsequently published in the local newspaper 'Leith Burgh Pilot' issue of 20 December 1902. The criteria for award of the medal appears to be only 'Volunteers', who were ordinarily civilian residents of Leith, and who had enrolled / enlisted during the course of the South African War Medal retaining a stitched length of the original silk riband Very scarce Condition: GVF

Burma Medal 1826 Un-named This example being a later un-marked specimen, 37mm wide, and without the designers names. Fitted with a Victorian period claw and swivel scroll suspension The stitched contemporary (42mm wide)) silk ribbon being fitted with an old silver or white metal buckle The medal was issued un-named by the Honourable East India Company Medal and restricted for award to Native Officers and Other Ranks of the H.E.I.C. forces - the British officers, troops and naval froces being awarded the named Army of India medal with clasp 'Ava' Condition: About GVF

Burma Medal 1826 The medal un-named as issued, fitted with a clip and hinged straight suspender. The medal having 'both' sets of designers signatures on the respective obverse and reverse of medal A medal issued by the Honourable East India Company Medal to Native Officers and Other Ranks of the H.E.I.C. forces The medal being a highly attractive example in unusually choice condition for a campaign medal that was exclusively issued to native recipients of the H.E.I.C. armies Condition: GVF

Burma Medal 1826 The medal un-named as issued, this example with a silver clip and hinged straight suspender A medal issued by the Honourable East India Company Medal to Native Officers and Other Ranks of the H.E.I.C. forces The medal being a highly attractive example in unusually choice condition Condition: GVF

Burma Medal 1826. Silver issue The medal complete with original steel clip & ring suspension, and un-named as issued This example having the correct 38mm wide dimension, and including designers details on the medal The medal was issued un-named by the Honourable East India Company Medal and restricted for award to Native Officers and Other Ranks of the H.E.I.C. forces -the British officers, troops and naval froces being awarded the named Army of India medal with clasp 'Ava' Provenance: The medal sold with an old collectors index card showing that the medal was purcahsed ex Spink on 4 December 1981 for GBP 240.00 Condition: VF

Burma Police Distinguished Conduct Medal. GVI issue (A Miniature Medal) Condition: GVF

Burma Police Medal. GVI issue with ?Distinguished Conduct? reverse A contemporary bronze miniature medal Rare Condition: GVF

Burma Star A Royal Mint issue Condition: Cleaned otherwise VF

Burma Star with clasp \'Pacific\' Medal and clasps are both \'Royal Mint\' issues Condition: GVF

Burma: 3rd Class Breast Star of the Order of the Star of the Revolution For long the most prestigious of Burmese ODM, this Order was awarded for three distinct phases in the 'War Of Liberation' between 1941-1945, the earlier two periods representing service in the 'liberation' of Burma from the British, and indeed fighting against the British. By contrast the qualifying third period (3rd Class awards) was for fighting against the Japanese in period 27 March to 15 August 1945 Condition: Minor enamel scuffing otherwise VF

Burma: Sit Hmu Htan Gaung Tazeit (Long, Faithful and Meritorious Decoration) 3rd Class. 1st type issue medal and riband Instituted on 2 September 1948. and is a decoration awarded in three classes, for 'Long, Faithful & Meritorious' service. First Class awards are for officers holding the rank of Lt-Colonel and above; 2nd Class awards are for 'Commissined Officers upto the rank of Major'; 3rd Class awards are for Senior NCO's & Other Ranks The decoration for all classes is an ornate silver four sided traditional Burmese design with crossed bladed weapons in the centre. The class of medal is distinguished by the presence (or absence) of raised borders or layers around the obverse design, while the yellow ribbons are distinguished by the different number of vertical green stripes present Very Scarce Condition: EF

Burma:Thiha Bala Tazeit (Stalwart Like the Lion Medal). 1st type issue medal and riband Instituted on 2 September 1948, and is a Level II gallantry medal, the equivalent of the British George Medal Rare Condition: EF

Cambodia (Kingdom restored 1993-): Decoration for Reconstruction. Gold (gilt) 1st Class With makers mark \'Tuuch\' on reverse on suspension This decoration was created in 1993, and is awarded in 3 x classes, vis; Gold (gilt), Silver & Bronze The decoration complete with reverse hinged pin and clasp as issued Awarded to individuals who have made notable contributions, either materially or financially to the development and infrastructure of Cambodia. Infrastructure projects include building of national highways, bridges, hydro-electric plant, national stadium\'s, railways, and port development (Port of Sihanoukville) In the current Cambodian order of precedence the riband of the award is worn immediately after the Medal of Labour and before the Khemara Kelarith Sports Medal This medal as its origins in the series of Medals of National Construction, established on May 21, 1964, for contributions of funds or services in regard to the construction of major projects desired by King Sihanouk and his government Condition: EF

Cambodia (Kingdom restored 1993-): Decoration for Reconstruction. Silver. 2nd Class This civil decoration was created in 1993, and is awarded in 3 x classes, vis; Gold (gilt), Silver & Bronze The decoration complete with reverse hinged pin and clasp as issued Awarded to deserving individuals who have made notable contributions, either materially or financially, to society, vis scientific, industrial, and infrastructure developments in Cambodia Awarded to individuals who have made notable contributions either materially or financially to the development and infrastructure of Cambodia. Infrastructure projects include building of national highways, bridges, hydro-electric plant, national stadium\'s, railways, and port development (Port of Sihanoukville) In the current Cambodian order of precedence, the riband of the award is worn immediately after the Medal of Labour and before the Khemara Kelarith Sports Medal This medal as i\'s origins in the series of Medals of National Construction, established on May 21, 1964, for contributions of funds or services in regard to the construction of major projects desired by King Sihanouk and his government In the current Cambodian order of precedence the riband of the award is worn immediately after the Medal of Labour and before the Khemara Kelarith Sports Medal Condition: EF

Cambodia (Kingdom) 'Royal Order of Cambodia' (Ordre Royal du Cambodge; Preah Reacheanachak Kampuchea). A 'Commander' grade neck badge in gilt and enamel Dimensions are approx 95 mm x 62 mm Note: The same inisignia was worn with 2 x different ribands pending on whether the award was issued by the Government of Cambodia (broad crimson centre with tow narrower green edges) or by the the French colonial authority (broad cream centre with tow narrower golden yellow edges) With makers mark cartouche on reverse 'Kretly, Paris' 'Boullanger 5 Rue Daunou, Paris, Decorations' When awarded as a French colonial order it was administered by the Grand Chancellery of the Legion of Honor, Paris, France, between circa 1899-1948 A very attractive item of insignia in excellent condition with full 'Cambodia' issue silk moire neck cravat riband with silk ties Condition: About EF

Cambodia (Kingdom): King Norodom I. Gold (gilt) Medal of the Reign The medal with maker marks on suspension ring (Paris maker 'Chobilon), and with silver assay hallmark or poincon 'sanglier' on top of obverse at 12 o'clock This a French made strike with engraver signature 'Falot' on obverse King Norodom I reigned in Cambodia between 1868-1904, and medals of the reign of King Norodom I became obsolete in 1904. The medals were awarded in three grades, gold (gilt), silver and bronze. The latter without suspensions Note: Only the medals of the reign awarded during the monarchy of Norodom I were issued with 'Western' type crown suspensions - after 1904, all subsequent monarchies issued medals with a customary, and distinctive 'Khymer' type crown Sans riband Scarce Condition: VF

Cambodia (Kingdom): King Norodom I. Gold (gilt) Medal of the Reign The medal with maker marks on suspension ring (Paris maker \'Chobillon), and with silver assay hallmark or poincon \'sanglier\' on top of obverse at 12 o\'clock This a French made strike with engraver signature \'Falot\' on obverse King Norodom I reigned in Cambodia between 1868-1904, and medals of the reign of King Norodom I became obsolete in 1904. The medals were awarded in three grades, gold (gilt), silver and bronze. The latter without suspensions Note: Only the medals of the reign awarded during the monarchy of Norodom I were issued with \'Western\' type crown suspensions - after 1904, all subsequent monarchies issued medals with a customary, and distinctive \'Khymer\' type crown A very scarce early period Cambodian decoration of French manufacture Condition:VF

Cambodia (Kingdom): Medal of the Reign of Sisowath Monivong 2nd Class. Silver Medal (circa 1927-1941) With double sided ornate crown suspension Of French manufacture with tiny makers mark (poincon) on top reverse near suspension The silk riband faded Condition: GVF

Cambodia (Kingdom): National Defence Medal 3rd Class in bronze. Miniature Medal Allied personnel, including Commonwealth servicemen from Australia and New Zealand, serving during the Vietnam War were occasionally awarded this medal Between the period 1962-1974, it is estimated that 43 x awards of this medal were bestowed on Australian recipients, all of whom were Army personnel (reference 'Medals to Australia (Williams, 1990)) Medal fitted with a long length of riband Condition: EF

Cambodia (Kingdom): National Defence Medal 3rd Class in bronze. Miniature Medal Allied personnel, including Commonwealth servicemen from Australia and New Zealand, serving during the Vietnam War were occasionally awarded this medal Between the period 1962-1974, it is estimated that 43 x awards of this medal were bestowed on Australian recipients, all of whom were Army personnel (reference 'Medals to Australia (Williams, 1990)) Medal fitted with a long length of riband Condition: EF

Cambodia (Kingdom): Order of Sahametrei (Ordre Royal du Sahametrei / Meday Sahametrei) ). Fourth class \'Officer\', gilt & enamel breast badge The quality of the insignia indicates that it is likely foreign made, and possibly of French manufacture The insignia fitted with a good length of riband upon which is attached a silk rosette, denoting that the recipient was holding the insignia of an 'Officer' This order was originally established on, 9 September 1948, at which time the 'Order' comprised 3 x classes or grades. In 1950 the 'Order' was increased to 5 x classes r grades Shortly after the re-establishment of the monarchy and creation of the 'Kingdom of Cambodia', the Order of Sahametrei order was formally re-instituted on, 5 October 1995 The Order of Sahametrrei, is mostly - but not exclusively - used as a means to reward Diplomats, and Foreign officials and personnel who have served in Cambodia The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the traditional Cambodian / French style Condition: EF

Cambodia (Kingdom): Royal Order of Cambodia (Ordre Royal du Cambodge / Preah Reacheanachak Kampuchea) ). Third class \'Commander neck badge. Gilt The quality of the insignia indicates that it is likely foreign made, and possibly of French manufacture The insignia fitted with a full length neck cravat riband with long silk 'ties' This order was originally created by the King of Cambodia, on, 8 February 1864 Shortly after the re-establishment of the monarchy and creation of the 'Kingdom of Cambodia', the Royal Order of Cambodia order was formally re-instituted as the premier national order on, 5 October 1995. At which time the 'revised' insignia incorporated a Cambodian 'Crown' suspension on the insignia A large and impressive item of insignia Condition: EF

Cambodia - Kingdom: Medal of Norodom Suramarit (Medaille de Norodom Suramarit). Silver (Second Class) Medal of European manufacture with uniface suspension Condition: EF

Cambodia: Medal of Labour (3rd Class) in Bronze A fine contemporary strike of this intricate and artistically designed medal The medal fitted with original silk riband Condition: EF

Cambodia: Medal of Norodom Suramarit (M?daille de Norodom Suramarit). 3rd Class bronze (M?daille de Bronze / Meday Samrit) Established in 1955 Thius a finely struck French manufactured example by the firm of Arthus Bertrand, the medal marked 'bronze' on rim together with makers mark of Arthus Bertrand Sold with original riband as issued Condition: EF

Cambodia: Medal of the Crown (Medaille de la Couronne / Meday Prak). Silver issue Established in 1948 A fine French manufactured piece, un-marked, with length of original riband as issued Condition: EF

Cambridgeshire Regiment: 'Other Ranks' bi-metal cap badge The badge retaining the original slider as reverse fitting Condition: GVF

Cameron Highlanders Cap Badge. White metal 'World Wars' issue, complete with original regimental tartan backing cloth The badge retaining the two original copper lugs to reverse, these fitted with a cotter pin Scarce thus found with regimental tartan patch Condition: GVF

Cameron Highlanders: A fine Sterling Silver (reverse of badge stamped) Great War era Regimental Veterans or Sweetheart Brooch The badge retaining it's original hinged pin and catch fitting to reverse Condition: GVF

Cameron Highlanders: A fine Victorian era, pre-1900 (no Cameron title scroll) die-struck silver plated glengarry badge The badge with contemporary hinged pin and catch fitting to reverse Condition: GVF

Cameron Highlanders: A white metal Pipers plaid brooch The badge with original hinged stout pin and catch fitting to reverse Condition: VF

Cameron Highlanders: Brass shoulder title badge Retaining both the original lugs as reverse fittings Condition: VF

Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). A good cast Officers silver plated Kings Crown pouch belt plate circa 1902-1952, together with the matching pouch badge Both badges in this fine set are fitted with the original reverse fittings of screw fasteners and retention nuts Condition: GVF

Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). A fine quality white metal Pipers glengarry badge The badge retaining all three original copper fittings to reverse Condition: VF

Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). Other Ranks white metal glengarry badge The badge retaining both the original copper lugs as reverse fittings Condition: With verdigris hence Fine

Cameronians (Scottish Rifles): Officers glengarry cap badge. Sterling silver, with hallmarks. Great War era Metal: Sterling silver Weight: 49g Dimensions: 78mm (W) / 61mm (H) The reverse of the insignia complete with its original \'Silver\' or \'Silvered\' loop fittings as issued. With two makers & silver purity hallmarks \'Stg. Sil\' & \'T.D.\' The makers marks is likely for Scottish silversmith / retailer \'Thomas Dunlop\' A very fine weighted solid example of an Officers \'private purchase\' silver cap badge circa 1900-1945 Condition: Toned EF

Cameronians (Scottish Rifles): Pipers white metal Kings Crown badge for the 'Baldric', i.e.,Pipers Cross Belt The badge retaining all three original copper loops as reverse fittings Condition: VF

Campaign Service Medal 1962, 3 clasps Borneo, Malay Peninsula, South Arabia (23863997 Pte. A. Holmes. A. & SH.) The upper medal clasps attached by rivets See the unofficial 'Argylls' website for two (2 x ) postively identified photographs (presumably from the R.H.Q. Museum Archives) of the recipient, armed with automatic rifle and wearing his Glengarry adorned with the cap badge of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, taken while recipient was serving as a Lance Corporal in Aden Colony. One of the photographs shows Lance Corporal Holmes on Patrol, at a street in Aden, the background wall painted with the slogan of the nationalist militant group A most desirable campaign medal to the descendent regiment of the famous 'Thin Red Line' - the Argylls being the most iconic British regiment associated with the 'End of Empire' action in Aden Colony Condition: About EF

Canada (Dominion): King George VI Coronation Badge 1937. Gilt Metal: Gilded bronze Dimensions: (H) 35mm (W) 28mm Weight: 13g Obverse: In centre the effigy portraits of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth with below \'Coronation\'. The decorative borders with British national flower emblems on top and below the maple leaves emblems of Canada, this latter with royal monograms on each side ER & GR. At east and west of the badge are the dates \'March\' & \'1937\' Reverse: With long hinged pin & clasp fittings An attractive commonwealth 1937 Coronation badge Condition: GVF

Canada (Dominion): Lot of Canadian Army general service, \'King\'s Crown\' bronze metal insignia, comprising Cap Badge (1), Collar Badges (2) Shoulder Titles. Circa 1914-1918 The reverse of all the insignia complete with their original fittings and as-issued Cap badge with makers marks \'P W Ellis & Co 1914\' Collars are un-marked Shoulder titles with makers marks \'P W Ellis 1914\' & \'Roden Bros 1915\' All the insignia of the pattern by Canadian military personnel that served with the Canadian Expeditionary Force / Canadian Army during the Great War Condition: VF

Canada General Service Medal 1866-70. With clasp 'Fenian Raid 1870' (Pte. O. Leniere, Portneuf Pr. Bn.) Important: Private Onesime Lenierre of the Portneuf Provisional Battalion is confirmed as being entiled to and issued with both medal and clasp per the respective medal roll (Ref National Archives of Canada RG 9 IIA5), wherein the recipient is shown as having been issued his medal on 3 July 1915. The medal and clasp being sent to him at Iberville, Province of Quebec. Only an estimated 79 x medals and clasps for 'Fenian Raid 1870' issued to this French Canadian regiment Condition: VF

Canada General Service Medal, 1866-1870. Two clasps: \'Fenian Raid 1866\' & \'Fenian Raid 1870\'. Engraved (932. Pte. J. Clarke, 1/R. B) Note: The first digits of regimental number and last letter of unit only, are worn and just faintly legible Medal and clasp verification: No. James Clarke 1st Battalion Rifle Brigade, is confirmed as entitled to the medal and both clasps per the respective campaign medal roll referenced below: - Canada General Service Medal & 2 x Fenian Raid clasps: WO 100/110 The entry for the recipient shown in the master medal roll held by the Public Archives of Canada is annotated to show that for the Fenian Raid 1866 clasp, Private John Clarke was in Quebec between November to December 1866, and for the later \'Fenian Raid 1870\' clasp he was at Montreal. A digital search of the master Canadian General Service Medal Roll, held by the Public Archives of Canada, shows that only 69 x two clasp Canada General Service Medal with clasps Fenian Raid 1866 & Fenian Raid 1870 were awarded to all-ranks of the 1st Battalion Rifle Brigade Reference British Battles & Medals. Seventh Edition (Spink, 1996), \'All Ranks\' of 1st Battalion Rifle Brigade are shown therein as being entitled to the below following numbers of clasps for the respective \'Fenian Raids;: - Fenian Raid 1866: x 92 - Fenian Raid 1870: x 74 No. 932 Private John Clarke of the 1st Battalion The Prince Consort\'s Own Battalion Rifle Brigade, is recorded as still serving with 1/RB in 1870, at which time he was located at Woolwich, England (reference WO 12/10104 British Army, Worldwide Index A very scare seen 2 x clasp Canada General Service Medal to the British Army, the Rifle Brigade being the only infantry regiment of the British Army to deploy at least \'Company\' strength units in both campaigns, with both the 1st and 4th Battalions of the Rifle Brigade being present (note the medal was only instituted retroactively in 1899, by which time many veterans had died, and or otherwise had long since taken their discharge form the British Arm, and hence never claimed a medal or clasp) Condition: About VF

Canada General Service Medal. With clasp 'Fenian Raid 1866' (Pte A. Limoges St Therese R. Co.) Important: Private Alfred Limoges of the St. Therese Rifle Company is confirmed as being entiled to and issued with both medal and clasp per the respective medal roll (Ref National Archives of Canada RG 9 IIA5 ), wherein the recipient is shown as having been issued his medal on 10 January 1901. The medal and clasp being sent to him at Iberville, Province of Quebec. Only an estimated 36 x medals and 'Fenian Riad 1866' clasps issued to this unit During the Fenian disturbances of 1866, the recipient served on the St.Lawrence and Eastern Frontiers. Per the Canada General Service medal roll it is shown that Alfred was mobilized and in May 1866 served at 'Vaudreuil', where the St.Therese Rifle Company was deployed for the defence and security of the Grand Trunk Railway bridges there Condition: About GVF

Canada General Service Medal. With clasp \'Fenian Raid 1866\' (Lieutenant W. L. Marler, 1st. Admin. Bn.) Note: Medal and clasp confirmed on the respective CGS medal roll of the 1st Administrative Battalion (see Canadian Archives Website) and one of only 22 medals and clasp awarded to the 1st Administration Battalion - a Montreal unit - that was liberally peppered with officers drawn form the great and good of Canadian society, including a scion of \'Molsons\' the famous brewery company family, and a future president of the Canadian Pacific Railway Important: The McCord Museum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, contains several fine portrait photographs of Marler, by the famous Canadian Portrait Photographer William Notman, all of which can be accessed on-line through the museums website Lieutenant Marler was a descendent of British Soldier who had served in the War of 1812, and who later later migrated and settled in Montreal. For a history of this notable Canadian family, refer to \'The Marler Family in Quebec\' by Eric Marler, M.D., that is also accessible on-line at the McCord Museum website Waterfield Lake Marler was born on 13 May 1844. His father George Leonard Marler was a Montreal \'Lumber Merchant\' owing a Sawmill at Drummond. By profession a banker, Waterford had a long and distinguished career with the The Merchant\'s Bank, and subsequently The Bank of Montreal. He married to Sarah Knowlton Foster in 1879, but it was to be shortlived, as his wife died on 13 November 1890. Waterford died on 15 January 1914, and both he and his wife are interred at, Knowlton Cemetery, Knowlton, Brome County, Quebec Condition: VF

Canada: 42nd Battalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada) Canadian Expeditionary Force. King\'s Crown, brass Glengarry cap badge Note: This is the Canadian struck variant with makers 'error' in legend with word 'Memo' (sic) rather than 'Nemo' Complete with original 2 x copper loop fittings on reverse, as issued Attributed as Great War era as worn by the Canadian Black Watch, and as provenance came from same old CEF collection as previous lots of CEF badges Condition: GVF

Canada: Canada Volunteer Service Medal (1939-1947). No clasp The Canadian Volunteer Service Medal was instituted on 22 October 1943, for award to all qualifying personnel of any rank in the Naval, Military or Air Forces of Canada who voluntarily served on Active Service between, 3 September 1939 to 1 March 1947 Basic award criteria for award of the medal to 'All-Ranks' of the Naval, Military or Air Forces of Canada was for personnel to have voluntarily served on Active Service and honourably completed eighteen months (540 days) total service from, 3 September 1939, to 1 March 1947 On March 14, 2001, the Governor General of Canada extended the eligibility to civilians who served outside of the military forces. Those granted eligibility were Canadian World War II merchant mariners; Auxiliary Services personnel, engaged and paid by the Canadian Legion, Knights of Columbus, Salvation Army and the YMCA; The Corps of Canadian (Civilian) Fire Fighters who served in the United Kingdom and helped fight the fires during the Blitz; Overseas Welfare Workers and the Voluntary Aid Detachments; Ferry Command pilots and aircrew under contract to deliver aircraft from North America; and British Commonwealth Air Training Plan Instructors On June 6, 2003, eligibility was further extended to include members and reserve constables of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who had voluntarily served during the Second World War The Canadian Volunteer Service Medal was awarded in addition to the standard 'Imperial' (British) campaign awards for the Second World War, and is worn immediately after the Defence Medal and before the War Medal It is estimated that 650,000 medals were awarded, of which 525,500 had the 'Maple Leaf' overseas service clasp Condition: Toned about EF

Canada: Canada Volunteer Service Medal (1939-1947). No clasp The Canadian Volunteer Service Medal was instituted on 22 October 1943, for award to all qualifying personnel of any rank in the Naval, Military or Air Forces of Canada who voluntarily served on Active Service between, 3 September 1939 to 1 March 1947 Basic award criteria for award of the medal to \'All-Ranks\' of the Naval, Military or Air Forces of Canada was for personnel to have voluntarily served on Active Service and honourably completed eighteen months (540 days) total service from, 3 September 1939, to 1 March 1947 On March 14, 2001, the Governor General of Canada extended the eligibility to civilians who served outside of the military forces. Those granted eligibility were Canadian World War II merchant mariners; Auxiliary Services personnel, engaged and paid by the Canadian Legion, Knights of Columbus, Salvation Army and the YMCA; The Corps of Canadian (Civilian) Fire Fighters who served in the United Kingdom and helped fight the fires during the Blitz; Overseas Welfare Workers and the Voluntary Aid Detachments; Ferry Command pilots and aircrew under contract to deliver aircraft from North America; and British Commonwealth Air Training Plan Instructors On June 6, 2003, eligibility was further extended to include members and reserve constables of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who had voluntarily served during the Second World War The Canadian Volunteer Service Medal was awarded in addition to the standard \'Imperial\' (British) campaign awards for the Second World War, and is worn immediately after the Defence Medal and before the War Medal It is estimated that 650,000 medals were awarded, of which 525,500 had the \'Maple Leaf\' overseas service clasp The medal retaining its original silk issue riband Condition: EF

Canada: Canada Volunteer Service Medal (1939-1947). With \'Maple Leaf\' clasp for \'Overseas Service\' The Canadian Volunteer Service Medal was instituted on 22 October 1943, for award to all qualifying personnel of any rank in the Naval, Military or Air Forces of Canada who voluntarily served on Active Service between, 3 September 1939 to 1 March 1947 Basic award criteria for award of the medal to \'All-Ranks\' of the Naval, Military or Air Forces of Canada was for personnel to have voluntarily served on Active Service and honourably completed eighteen months (540 days) total service from, 3 September 1939, to 1 March 1947 On March 14, 2001, the Governor General of Canada extended the eligibility to civilians who served outside of the military forces. Those granted eligibility were Canadian World War II merchant mariners; Auxiliary Services personnel, engaged and paid by the Canadian Legion, Knights of Columbus, Salvation Army and the YMCA; The Corps of Canadian (Civilian) Fire Fighters who served in the United Kingdom and helped fight the fires during the Blitz; Overseas Welfare Workers and the Voluntary Aid Detachments; Ferry Command pilots and aircrew under contract to deliver aircraft from North America; and British Commonwealth Air Training Plan Instructors On June 6, 2003, eligibility was further extended to include members and reserve constables of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who had voluntarily served during the Second World War The Canadian Volunteer Service Medal was awarded in addition to the standard \'Imperial\' (British) campaign awards for the Second World War, and is worn immediately after the Defence Medal and before the War Medal It is estimated that 650,000 medals were awarded, of which 525,500 had the \'Maple Leaf\' overseas service clasp The medal retaining its original long length silk issue riband Condition: EF

Canada: Canada Volunteer Service Medal (1939-1947). With \'Maple Leaf\' clasp for \'Overseas Service\' The Canadian Volunteer Service Medal was instituted on 22 October 1943, for award to all qualifying personnel of any rank in the Naval, Military or Air Forces of Canada who voluntarily served on Active Service between, 3 September 1939 to 1 March 1947 Basic award criteria for award of the medal to \'All-Ranks\' of the Naval, Military or Air Forces of Canada was for personnel to have voluntarily served on Active Service and honourably completed eighteen months (540 days) total service from, 3 September 1939, to 1 March 1947 On March 14, 2001, the Governor General of Canada extended the eligibility to civilians who served outside of the military forces. Those granted eligibility were Canadian World War II merchant mariners; Auxiliary Services personnel, engaged and paid by the Canadian Legion, Knights of Columbus, Salvation Army and the YMCA; The Corps of Canadian (Civilian) Fire Fighters who served in the United Kingdom and helped fight the fires during the Blitz; Overseas Welfare Workers and the Voluntary Aid Detachments; Ferry Command pilots and aircrew under contract to deliver aircraft from North America; and British Commonwealth Air Training Plan Instructors On June 6, 2003, eligibility was further extended to include members and reserve constables of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who had voluntarily served during the Second World War The Canadian Volunteer Service Medal was awarded in addition to the standard \'Imperial\' (British) campaign awards for the Second World War, and is worn immediately after the Defence Medal and before the War Medal It is estimated that 650,000 medals were awarded, of which 525,500 had the \'Maple Leaf\' overseas service clasp A choice condition medal with almost mirror-like bright proof appearance Condition: EF

Canada: Canada Volunteer Service Medal (1939-1947). With \'Maple Leaf\' clasp for \'Overseas Service\' The Canadian Volunteer Service Medal was instituted on 22 October 1943, for award to all qualifying personnel of any rank in the Naval, Military or Air Forces of Canada who voluntarily served on Active Service between, 3 September 1939 to 1 March 1947 Basic award criteria for award of the medal to \'All-Ranks\' of the Naval, Military or Air Forces of Canada was for personnel to have voluntarily served on Active Service and honourably completed eighteen months (540 days) total service from, 3 September 1939, to 1 March 1947 On March 14, 2001, the Governor General of Canada extended the eligibility to civilians who served outside of the military forces. Those granted eligibility were Canadian World War II merchant mariners; Auxiliary Services personnel, engaged and paid by the Canadian Legion, Knights of Columbus, Salvation Army and the YMCA; The Corps of Canadian (Civilian) Fire Fighters who served in the United Kingdom and helped fight the fires during the Blitz; Overseas Welfare Workers and the Voluntary Aid Detachments; Ferry Command pilots and aircrew under contract to deliver aircraft from North America; and British Commonwealth Air Training Plan Instructors On June 6, 2003, eligibility was further extended to include members and reserve constables of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who had voluntarily served during the Second World War The Canadian Volunteer Service Medal was awarded in addition to the standard \'Imperial\' (British) campaign awards for the Second World War, and is worn immediately after the Defence Medal and before the War Medal It is estimated that 650,000 medals were awarded, of which 525,500 had the \'Maple Leaf\' overseas service clasp The medal retaining its original long length silk issue riband Condition: EF

Canada: Canadian Expeditionary Force (1914-1918): General Service \'Maple Leaf\' Cap Badge. Bronzed copper This with 'Birks' makers mark & date 1915 on reverse Complete with original 2 x copper loop fittings on reverse as issued Condition: GVF

Canada: Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (1939-1947). Silver. With overseas \'Maple Leaf\' clasp Note: The \'Maple Leaf\' clasp was awarded for 60 days service overseas from Canada The Canadian Volunteer Service Medal was instituted on 22 October 1943, for award to all qualifying personnel of any rank in the Naval, Military or Air Forces of Canada who voluntarily served on Active Service between, 3 September 1939 to 1 March 1947 Basic award criteria for award of the medal to \'All-Ranks\' of the Naval, Military or Air Forces of Canada was for personnel to have voluntarily served on Active Service and honourably completed eighteen months (540 days) total service from, 3 September 1939, to 1 March 1947 On March 14, 2001, the Governor General of Canada extended the eligibility to civilians who served outside of the military forces. Those granted eligibility were Canadian World War II merchant mariners; Auxiliary Services personnel, engaged and paid by the Canadian Legion, Knights of Columbus, Salvation Army and the YMCA; The Corps of Canadian (Civilian) Fire Fighters who served in the United Kingdom and helped fight the fires during the Blitz; Overseas Welfare Workers and the Voluntary Aid Detachments; Ferry Command pilots and aircrew under contract to deliver aircraft from North America; and British Commonwealth Air Training Plan Instructors On June 6, 2003, eligibility was further extended to include members and reserve constables of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who had voluntarily served during the Second World War The Canadian Volunteer Service Medal was awarded in addition to the standard \'Imperial\' (British) campaign awards for the Second World War, and is worn immediately after the Defence Medal and before the War Medal It is estimated that 650,000 medals were awarded, of which 525,500 had the \'Maple Leaf\' overseas service clasp Condition:Toned about EF

Canada: Cenntenial Confederation Medal 1867-1967. Silver It is estimated that a total of 29,500 of these medals were awarded Condition: Toned GVF

Canada: Halifax Rifles. Kings Crown copper metal cap badge The badge retaining both of the original copper lugs to reverse Condition: GVF

Canada: Lot of 10 x Canadian Expeditionary Force cap badges (1914-18) The lot contains the cap badges of: 97th, 138th, 199th, 213th, 242nd (GGG Shoulder title), 1CMR, 4CMR, 6CMR, 8CMR & CMR Draft All complete with original reverse fittings. Some with makers marks Condition: Mostly GVF or better

Canada: Lot of 33 x Canadian Expeditionary Force cap badges (1914-18) The lot contains the cap badges of: (13th, 17th, 72nd, 85th, 92nd, 96th, 197th & 199th, 201st, 202nd, 205th, 206th, 207th, 209th, 210th, 211th, 212th, 219th, 220th, 222nd, 233rd. 234th, 235th, 237th, 240th, 241st, 253rd, 3CMR, 10CMR, 11CMR, 12CMR, Remount Depot, CAVC) All complete with original reverse fittings. Some with makers marks The 202nd sans one rifle butt, and the Remount Depot cap with edge nick on edge of band Condition: Mostly GVF or better

Canada: Lot of 5 x Canadian Expeditionary Force cap badges (1914-18) The lot contains the cap badges of: 15th, 43rd, 203rd, 217th Infantry Battalions & 70th Battery Canadian Field Artillery All badges complete with their original reverse fittings (loops on all except for the 70th Gun, which latter has 3 x blades as issued). The Some with makers marks Condition: Mostly GVF or better

Canada: Volunteer Service Medal for Korea 1950-1954 Un-named as issued Instituted in 1991, the medal is a retrospective award to recognize service by Canadian personnel who served in Korea and adjacent territory (Korean waters and Japan) in the period 27 June 1950 to 27 July 1954 Riband soiled on reverse due to being mounted on card for display. Condition: EF

Canada: War Medal 1939-1945. Canadian issue in silver A Canadian issue of the War Medal, struck in Canada, and is made of silver Of all the British, Empire and Commonwealth nations, only Canada issued silver\' issues of the Defence and War medals to their qualifying personnel Weight: 36g Condition: GVF

Canadian Ordnance Corps, A.O.C.: Other-Ranks copper metal collar badge (shield surmounted by Beaver) The badge introduced in 1907 and worn through the era of the Great War The reverse of the badge retains both of the original copper lugs / loops fittings Condition: VF

Cancel - a duplicate listing for 18355 (sold to Mr Martin) - 1914- 15 Star (The Revd . G.F. Harvey, Chaplain.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Rev. G.F. Harvey.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Rev. G.F. Harvey.) Note: Recipient was the Anglican Padre, to Aden Filed Force Important: All medals confirmed as entitled and issued per the recipients respective Medal Index Card (accessible via The National Archives), wherein he is shown as ranking as 'Captain' and having first entered theatre of war on 15 July 1915, while serving with the 'Aden Field Force' . His medals were issued to him by the Government of India. George Frederic Harvey, son of James Henry Harvey (an Army Officer who had died prior to circa 1909) was born on 29 June 1877- a passenger manifest entry from 1926 indicates that he was born in an 'Other Part of the British Empire'. George was a graduate of Oxford University. He married Gertrude Vanessa Freestone (daughter of 'Tower Bridge' Engineer, Thomas Freeston), on 3 April 1909, at St Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey, London). Whether the marriage was successful is not known, as George, only 3 weeks later, joined the Indian Ecclesiastical Establishment. Appointed a Probationary Chaplain, on 24 April 1909, from that date he ministered to British & Christian troops, including volunteer units, stationed in the territory under the scope of the Bombay Diocese. George served an estimated 24 years with the Indian Ecclesiastical Establishment. The Indian Army Lists record the promotions and some of the stations of Reverend Harvey as under; Appointments: - Probationary Chaplain: 24 April 1909 - Junior Chaplain: 23 April 1912 - Senior Chaplain: 23 April 1922 Stations: 1909 (Oct): Assistant Chaplain, St. Mary's, Poona 1911 (Jan): Assistant Chaplain, St. Mary's, Poona and Ghorpuri 1912 (Oct): Colaba 1913 (Oct): Deolali 1914 (Oct): Steamer Point, Aden Colony (and later Aden Field Force) 1914-1916 1919 (Oct): Belgaum (1917-1924) 1926 (Oct): Senior Presidency Chaplain, Bombay The Indian Army List, October 1933 issue, has the note 'Leave P.R.' indicating that at the time of compilation, George was on leave 'Pending Retirement'. He does not appear on the 'Active List' after this issue. Basis his years service George ranked as a 'Colonel' at time of his retirement. On retirement, George re-located to the United Kingdom, taking up residence in Welwyn Garden City, where he was living in September 1939. His entry in the 1939 List, has him shown as married, however, his wife's name and details are not similarly recorded. In retirement, George resided at, 6 The Links, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England. George is known to have died at his residence in England on 31 January 1944. He left his estate to Ms Kate Bevis, a lady recorded as being 'Housekeeper' at the same Welwyn Garden City address. A scarce campaign medal group to a Padre of the 'India Service' Condition: GVF

Cancelled Double Listing

Candahar Ghuznee Cabul Medal 1842 An un-named and un-marked gilt specimen contained in a silver glazed frame, and fitted with silver straight bar and loop suspension The medal fitted with a short length of contemporary watered silk ribbon Condition: GVF

Cape of Good Hope General Service Medal 1880-1897. With clasp 'Bechuanaland' (271. Pte. E.J.C. Brusson. C. Pol.) Recipient was a Private serving with the Cape Police Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (7th Edition, 2006) an estimated 131 'Bechuanaland' clasps issued to Cape Police Condition: Toned about GVF

Cape of Good Hope General Service Medal. With clasp 'Basutoland' (Tpr W. Conlon, Somerset E.Burg) Recipient was serving with the 'Somerset East Burghers' Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (7th edition) it is estimated that only 18 medals with the 'Basutoland' clasp were issued to this unit Note: Medal is dark toned and fitted with what appears to be an original stitched length of medal riband Condition: Dark toned GVF

Cape of Good Hope General Service Medal. With clasp 'Bechuanaland' (Tpr C.C. Longmore. Transpt Cps) Recipient served with the Transport Corps. Only an estimated 19 X medals and 'Bechuanaland' clasps were awarded to men of this unit (reference 'British Battles and Medals, 7th Edition 2007) Condition: GVF

Cape of Good Hope General Service Medal. With clasp 'Bechuanaland' (Tpr J.W. Olyott. 1st City Vol.) Recipient served with the 1st City Volunteers. An estimated 314 X medals and 'Bechuanaland' clasps were awarded to men of that unit (reference 'British Battles and Medals, 7th Edition 2007) Condition: VF

Cape of Good Hope General Service Medal. With clasp \'Basutoland\' (Pte W. J. Gill. C.M. Yeo.) Recipient served with the Cape Mounted Yeomanry. An estimated 314 X medals and \'Basutoland\' clasps were awarded to men of that unit (reference \'British Battles and Medals, 7th Edition 2007) Condition: VF

Cape of Good Hope General Service Medal. With clasp \'Basutoland\' (Pte W. Lupton-Smith, C.M.Rifn.) Recipient served with the Cape Mounted Riflemen. An estimated 355 X medals and clasps were awarded to men of that unit (reference \'British Battles and Medals, 7th Edition 2007) Condition: Abourt GVF

Cape of Good Hope General Service Medal. With clasp \'Bechuanaland\' (19 Sgt. G. McCartney. C.T. Highdrs) Recipient served with the Cape Town Highlanders. An estimated 111 X medals and clasps were awarded to men of that unit (reference \'British Battles and Medals, 7th Edition 2007) Condition: VF

Cape of Good Hope General Service Medal. With clasp \'Bechuanaland\' (Pte I. Williams. P.A. Guards.) Recipient served with the Prince Alfred\'s Volunteer Guard. An estimated 138 X medals and \'Bechuanaland\' clasps were awarded to men of this unit (reference \'British Battles and Medals, 7th Edition 2007) Condition: Toned GVF

Capital Campaigners. The History of the 3rd Battalion (Queen Mary's Own) The Baluch Regiment (W.E. Maxwell, Aldershot, 1948) 167 pages, illustrated, maps, index and appendices. A detailed regimental history, with much to commend it. For medal collectors it provides especially good coverage on the regiments service in East Africa circa 1896-1900 (many casualties and award winners mentioned), and of course for both the World Wars, with much else besides Condition: Fine

Carte de Feu: Corporal Edouard Joseph Demette, 16 Regiment of the Line, late 5th Regiment of the Line, Belgian Army Condition: VF

Ceylon (British Colony): Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps. Set of insignia comprising cap badge and matching pair of shoulder titles 'C.P.R.C.', all in blackened brass All badges retaining their original 2 x loop fittings - that on the cap badge North and South The cap badge dimensions being approx 43mm x 40mm Condition: VF

Ceylon Colony: Ceylon Red Cross Society. Members 3 Year badge with 6 x 3 years further service clasps on riband The badge surmounted by a King's Crown reflecting an award made prior to 1953 The gilt and enamel badge with makers marks on reverse for 'London J.R. Gaunt', and with the reverse of the enamelled top brooch bar retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

Ceylon Colony: Jubilee Medal 1897. Silver issue As there was no provision (allocation) for the award of the United Kingdom issue Diamond Jubilee Medal of 1897 in the colonies, the Ceylon Colonial Government (as well as other Colonies including Hong Kong Colony) formally instituted their own - more handsome - awards to commemorate the 1897 Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria Struck for the Colonial Goverment of Ceylon Colony, by 'Phillips Bros', Jewelers & Medalists of Cockspur Street, London. The Government of Ceylon authorised the award of medals for official wear in Ceylon to specified recipients British and Ceylonese recipients, in three grades, Gold, Silver and Bronze The grade of medal awarded generally corresponded with the office / position / rank held by the recipient All grades and issues are rare seen on the market This example fitted with a good length of the original specified silk issue riband Rare Condition: Toned GVF

Ceylon Colony: Jubilee Medal 1897. Silver issue Note: Medal with contemporary cast replacement crown suspension Metal: Silver Weight: 34g Dimension: 36mm The medals were worn in uniform by officials (British & Ceylonese ) in Ceylon Colony only - no approval was ever sanctioned for these rare awards to be worn outside of Ceylon Colony. When worn. the medals were placed on the \'Right Breast\' As there was no provision (allocation) for the award of the United Kingdom issue Diamond Jubilee Medal of 1897 in the colonies, the Ceylon Colonial Government (as well as other Colonies including Hong Kong Colony) formally instituted their own - more handsome - awards to commemorate the 1897 Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria Struck for the Colonial Government of Ceylon Colony, by \'Phillips Bros\', Jewellers & Medallists of Cockspur Street, London. The Government of Ceylon authorised the award of medals for official wear in Ceylon to specified recipients British and Ceylonese recipients, in three grades, Gold, Silver and Bronze The grade of medal awarded generally corresponded with the office / position / rank held by the recipient All types of issues of this medal are rare seen on the market Condition: Cleaned with edge bruising & contact marks GF

Ceylon Police Gallantry Medal. GVI issue A contemporary silver miniature medal Rare Condition: GVF

Ceylon Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. First type (Insp. T.H. Doll.) The recipient was an Inspector of Police in the Ceylon Police Force An extremely rare colonial issue medal to find on the market - the moreso one named to an Inspector Condition: GVF

Ceylon Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Second type (2388 Sgt. N.C. Fernando.) The recipient held the rank of Sergeant in the Ceylon Police Force Important: This particular issue of the Ceylon Police Long Service and Good Conduct medal is rare on the market, as the medal was only introduced in 1950, and issued circa 1950-1952 with the obverse effigy of King George VI A rare to find 'Colonial' issue police medal Condition: VF

Ceylon: Ceylon Light Infantry Officers cap boss The boss retaining it's screw post fitting to reverse Condition: VF

Ceylon: Ceylon Light Infantry. A large gilding metal pouch or helmet plate badge, measuring approximately 68 mm tall and 62 mm wide The badge complete with 3 x integral lug fasteners to reverse. Condition: VF

Ceylon: Diamond Jubilee Medal 1897. Silver issue Awarded by the Colonial Government of Ceylon, to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of 60 years of her majesty's reign, the medal was struck in gold, silver and bronze All issues of this medal - struck by Philips of Hotspur Street, London - are extremely rare on the market Condition: VF

Ceylon: Diamond Jubilee Medal 1897. Silver issue Awarded by the Colonial Government of Ceylon, to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of 60 years of her majesty's reign, the medal was struck in gold, silver and bronze All issues of this medal - struck by Philips of Hotspur Street, London - and all types are rare on the market Condition: About GVF

Ceylon: Large silver / or white metal (not marked) Police Headman's badge of the Gall Soutern Province District. The badge having initial P H in cenre denoting Police Headman and his number '75'. The badge appears to be Victorian basis the presence of the Victorian Crown on the obverse centre. This rare badge was fitted with a hinged pin and latch fitting to reverse. The hinge and latch remain on this badge but the pin has been removed. Condition: GF

Ceylon: The Ceylon Armed Services Inauguration Medal The Ceylon Armed Services Inauguration Medal, and Ceylon Police Independence medals both created in 1955, are the 3rd and 4th ranked \'Independence\' commemorative medals in the official British Order of Precedence (reference The London Gazette), with only the India (1st) and Pakistan (2nd) ranked higher A rare to find EIIR instituted Commonwealth medal to find in the market, named to a British Army Warrant Officer, the more so in such good condition and fitted with the correct stitched silk issue riband Condition: About EF

Ceylon: The Ceylon Armed Services Inauguration Medal Ceylon: The Ceylon Armed Services Inauguration Medal Instituted in 1955, for retrospective services between 1949-1951 Awarded to qualifying British service personnel and nationals serving with the Ceylon Armed Services Per the published official United Kingdom Order of Precedence, this medal is worn immediately after the Pakistan Medal A hard to find Commonwealth medal in the market, the moreso in such good condition and fitted with the correct silk issue riband Condition: GVF

Ceylon: The Ceylon Armed Services Inauguration Medal Instituted in 1955, for retrospective services between 1949-1951 Awarded to qualifying British service personnel and nationals serving with the Ceylon Armed Services Per the published official United Kingdom Order of Precedence, this medal is worn immediately after the Pakistan Medal A hard to find Commonwealth medal in the market, the moreso in such good condition and fitted with the correct silk issue riband Condition: GVF

Ceylon: The Ceylon Armed Services Inauguration Medal (W.O.II. A.G. Tuck-Brown) Important: The recipient is positively identified as Staff Sergeant Albert George Tuck-Brown, Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers (Passenger Lists Leaving UK ref file series BT/27) Albert George Tuck-Brown, son of Montague James Hinckley Tuck-Brown and Muriel Kathleen Tuck-Brown (nee Allen) was born in Cologne, Germany, on, 19 October 1924. At the time of his birth he was one of a pair of twins, the other sibling sister was named Kathleen. Albert enlisted in the British Army during the early part of the Second World War, initially being posted to the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, and later transferred to the Royal Army Electrical & Mechanical Engineers. In 1946, Albert married Annie Duffy (1925-) at the Parish of St. Ninians, Stirling, Scotland, and the couple were blessed the following year with the birth of a son, Montague W. Tuck-Brown, who was born in Stirling, Scotland, in 1947. Staff Sergeant Albert Tuck-Brown, R.E.M.E., was serving in Ceylon from at least 1949, and in 1950, he was joined there by his family, with his wife and son recorded as embarking for Colombo, Ceylon, aboard the S.S. Orduna at Liverpool on 20 May 1950. The Tuck-Brown's are recorded as having returned from Ceylon in 1953, with United Kingdom Incoming Passenger Lists for that year, showing that the family had embarked aboard the P & O Liner 'Carthage' at Port of Colombo, Ceylon, and disembarked at London, England, on 16 February 1953, and that their intended residence on arrival was the family home at, 73 Red Row Plean, Stirlingshire, Scotland. Albert is recorded as having died at Sefton North, Lancashire, England sometime during the second quarter of 1988. Instituted in 1955, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, and retroactive for award to all service personnel, Officers & Other Ranks, Ceylonese & British who were serving with any branch of the Ceylon Armed Forces on the dates, that the respective branches of the Ceylon Armed Forces in post-independence Ceylon were formally created, as under; - Ceylon Army: 10 October 1949 - Royal Ceylon Navy: 9 December 1950 - Royal Ceylon Air Force: 2 March 1951 Per the published official United Kingdom Order of Precedence, this medal is worn immediately after the Pakistan Medal 1947 The Colony of Ceylon gained independence from the United Kingdom on 4 February 1948, nn which year Ceylon became the third colony to gain independence from Britain in the post 1945 era. As the Dominion of Ceylon, Queen Elizabeth II remained the monarch and head of state through to 1972, in which year Ceylon became a Republic and changed it's name to Sri Lanka. During the period of 'Dominion' era, British air and sea bases were maintained in Ceylon, and British officers continued to fill most of the upper ranks of the Ceylon Army, assisted by a number of British Warrant Officers - like Tuck-Brown - who were deployed on attachment to the Ceylon Army in training capacities The Ceylon Armed Services Inauguration Medal, and Ceylon Police Independence medals both created in 1955, are the 3rd and 4th ranked 'Independence' commemorative medals in the official British Order of Precedence (reference The London Gazette), with only the India (1st) and Pakistan (2nd) ranked higher A rare to find EIIR instituted Commonwealth medal to find in the market, named to a British Army Warrant Officer, the more so in such good condition and fitted with the correct stitched silk issue riband Condition: About EF

Ceylon: The Ceylon Police Independence Medal (1948) Awarded to all Ceylonese Police Officers serving at the time of Ceylon independence in 1948, including British nationals who were serving with the Ceylon Police at independence and who had contracted to continue to serve with the Ceylon Police after independence Important: While Ceylon was granted independence in 1948, the Ceylon Armed Forces Inauguration Medal, and the Ceylon Police Independence Medals were both retrospective awards approved by Royal Consent of Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Ceylon, in 1955. The obverse of both medals bearing the legend \'Elizabeth II Queen of Ceylon & of Her Other Realms & Territories- Head of the Commonwealth\' Per the published official United Kingdom Order of Precedence (1961, and revisions thereafter), this medal is worn immediately after the The Ceylon Armed Services Inauguration Medal A hard to find Commonwealth medal in the market Condition: VF

Ceylon: The Ceylon Police Independence Medal (1948) Awarded to qualifying British nationals serving with the Ceylon Police Per the published official United Kingdom Order of Precedence, this medal is worn immediately after the The Ceylon Armed Services Inauguration Medal A hard to find Commonwealth medal in the market, the moreso in good condition and fitted with the correct silk issue riband Condition: GVF

Ceylon: The Ceylon Police Independence Medal (1948) Awarded to all Ceylonese Police Officers serving at the time of Ceylon independence in 1948, together with British nationals who were serving with the Ceylon Police at independence and who had contracted to continue to serve with the Ceylon Police after independence Important: While Ceylon was granted independence in 1948, the Ceylon Armed Forces Inauguration Medal, and the Ceylon Police Independence Medals were both retrospective awards approved by Royal Consent of Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Ceylon, in 1955. The obverse of both medals bearing the legend 'Elizabeth II Queen of Ceylon & of Her Other Realms & Territories- Head of the Commonwealth' Per the published official United Kingdom Order of Precedence (1961, and revisions thereafter), this medal is worn immediately after the The Ceylon Armed Services Inauguration Medal A hard to find Commonwealth medal in the market, moreso, fitted with the correct silk issue riband Condition: VF

Chauffer to the Prince of Wales - the future Edward VIII - ‘Royal Tour of India’ Royal Victorian Medal group of 3: Chauffer Thomas Ferguson Clare, Crossley Motors late Army Service Corps A). Royal Victorian Medal, G.V.R., silver, unnamed as issued, in case and outer card box of issue B). British War Medal. Silver issue (M-339655 Pte. T. Clare. A.S.C.) i C).Interallied Victory Medal (M-339655 Pte. T. Clare. A.S.C.) Sold together with: - White leatherette case of issue (a/f) & red titled carton box for the Royal Victorian Medal - White named / labelled card box of issue for the British War & Interallied Victory Medals - Soft copy (JPEG file) of the recipient driving a Prince Of Wales \'Crossley\' on the India / Nepal border The photograph of the Crossley HRH POW Royal Tour car at the India / Nepal border is courtesy of the website \'Team-BHP.com\' (that contains other photographs of Crossley Motors used on the HRM POW Visit to India) Important: The Royal Victorian Medal awarded 11 March 1922, as Chauffeur to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales during his 1922 Tour of India Medals verification: All medals confirmed as entitled, per the below following source / medal rolls - Royal Victorian Medal. Silver medal (ref Galloway, Stanley & Martin \'Royal Service Volume I\' (1996)) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals (ref WO 329/20) medal roll of the Royal Army Service Corps Visit of HRH Prince of Wales to India 1921-22: A total of 25 x Royal Victorian Medals GV (silver) were awarded in respect of the Royal Tour of India in 1921-22. of which two were awarded to staff of the Crossley Motors Company who had sent a team of 3 to service the Crossley vehicles sent to India for the tour. Of the 3 x Crossley Motors employees sent to India for the Royal Tour of HRH the Prince of Wales, only one, Thomas Ferguson Clare, was described as the \'Chauffeur to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. The only other Crossley Motors employee to be decorated was Ernest Hasel, described as \'Motor Mechanic to HRH Prince of Wales\', who like Thomas Clare was decorated with the Royal Victorian Medal (silver), his award being issued on 14 March 1922. In total Thomas spent 6 x months away form England, on \'Royal Duties\' 1921-22. Sailing passenger manifests record that Thomas Clare, of 11 Norbury Street, Stockport, embarked on the S.S. \'City of Genoa\' on, September 1921, at Liverpool, England, bound for destination, Bombay, India. On his voyage he was accompanied by two other Crossley Motors staff viz, Mr. F J. Small (Automobile Engineer) & Mr. E. Hasel (Motor Mechanic). The \'Crossley\'s\' team remained in India - including a visit to Nepal - only returning to, London, England, on, 28 April 1922, when Thomas disembarked form the S.S. \'Caledonia\', that he had boarded earlier at Bombay Reference the Royal Collection Trust for \'With the Prince through India 1921-1922 A short summary of a great historical event / Presented with the compliments of Crossley Motors and Dunlop Rubber Co. c.1922\' Thomas Ferguson Clare, fourth son of Joseph Clare (a Joiner / Carpenter) & Eleanor Ann Clare (nee Bellass), was a native of Warrington, Lancashire, England, where he was born on, 4 May 1896. During the Great War Thomas served as a Private soldier with the Army Service Corps, the \'M\' prefix in his regimental number indicating that he served with the \'Mechanical Transport\' branch of the A.S.C. For his overseas active service during the Great War he received the British War & Interallied Victory Medals. In the inter-war era, by profession a Motor Mechanic and \'Chauffeur\', Thomas held a prestigious appointment with the famous \'Crossley Motor Cars Company\', that included a posting to British India in 1921-22, during which time he was Chauffeur to H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, during the Royal Visit to India and Nepal. For his services to the Prince of Wales he was decorted with the Royal Victorian Medal. The 1939 National Register for England & Wales records Thomas residing with his wife Ethel Clare (nee Clark, whom he had married in 1920), at, Bramhall, Moor Lane, Hazel Grove, Cheshire, England, at which time he was described as a Motor Mechanic with the Local Authority, with remark that he was also a volunteer Air Raid Precaution with his local A.R.P. section. Thomas Clare died at Hazel Grove, Cheshire, on, 18 June 1967l medals complete with their original silk ribands. The RVM retaining its original investiture mounting brooch with hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued. The Great War medals never mounted, and in near pristine condition & the best conditioned Great War medals that we have thus far handled A \'Choice\' Royal Tour of India group Condition: EF

Cheshire Regiment. Other Ranks bi-metal cap badge The badge from the era of the World Wars, and as worn during the Second Worl War The badge retains the original fitted 'slider' to reverse Condition: VF

Chief Commissioner Arthur Crawford Maxwell, C.M.G., K.P.F.S.M., Hong Kong Police - Commander of the Order of St.Michael & St.George - K.P.& F.S.M.. GVI Type II (Deputy Com. Arthur C. Maxwell, Hong Kong Police) - The 1939-45 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Coronation Medal 1953 The Hong Kong service awards verified as under; - C.M.G.: Published LG 31 May 1956, Commissioner of Police, Hong Kong - K.P.&F.S.M: Published LG 5 June 1952, Deputy Commssioner, Hong Kong Police - Coronation Medal: Coronation Medal Roll as Commissioner of Police, Hong Kong FYI: Arthur Crawford Maxwell. Born 25 May 1909 Died 11 May 1964. Joined Colonial Police (Malaya) 1928; Interned Singapore, 1942-1945; Supt of Police, Malaya 1946; Comr. of Police, Sarawak 1947-49; Dep.Comr. of Police Hong Kong 1949-53; Commissioner of Police, Hong Kong 1953-59; Organiser, The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, Northern Ireland 1960-63. CMG. L.G.: 31 May 1956 pp.3103, KPM. L.G.: 05 Jun 1952 pp.3041. Provenance: Nobles Auction (Sydney) March 2007 (Lot 3224) Rare on market to rank appointment of Chief Commissioner of Police, Hong Kong The medals are mounted for display on a board in the court-style Condition: GVF

Chile: Club Aero Chile. Aviators numbered enamelled badge Badge complete with original reverse lapel fob fitting The lapel fob officially numbered '788' The 'Wings' with Chile second type 'Roundel' in centre A scarce early inter-war years badge of Chile pioneering aviation history interest Minor scuffs Condition: GVF

Chile: Order of Merit. 4th Class \'Officer\' enamelled breast badge. Customised with replaced centres for the Silver Campaign Star for the Campaign against Bolivia & Peru 1879-80 Important: The obverse and reverse centres on this Order are not those of the Order of Merit, but are the centres of the considerably rarer Chilean \'Star for the Campaign against Bolivia and Peru, 1879-1880\' (Campana A Bolivia I El Peru 1879-1880) In Spanish language the order is called \'Medallas Orden al Mérito de Chile, Oficial\' The order fitted with original length of riband and brooch buckle fitting as issued. The riband with silk rosette denoting the award to an \'Officer\' Unusually, this Order was originally instituted to reward both Chilean Military Officers who were training or on secondment to foreign and allied nations, and to foreign nationals who were military & diplomatic officers from friendly & allied nations (including officers from the armed forces of Great Britain & United States of Amerca) The award criteria for what foreign officers ae eligible for this grade of the Order are: First Secretaries of Embassies, Private Consuls, Majors and Army Captains, Corvette Captains and First Lieutenants of the Navy, Squadron Commanders and Aviation Flight Captains and superior officers of the Order and Security Forces, Judges of Letters, members of the Municipalities and authorities of the same category An interesting - and useful - customised Chilean order Condition: GVF

China 1842 (John Power, H.E.I.C.S. Nemesis.) John Power is confirmed as having served as an Ordinary Seaman aboard the Honourable East India Company Ship \'Nemesis\' - the first iron hulled steamship to traverse the Cape of Good Hope and serve in Chinese waters - with particularly devastating effect whenever in action against enemy forces John Power joined the crew of \'Nemesis\' at Portsmouth on 11 March 1840, and later took his discharge at Hong Kong on 20 December 1842 Reference the OMRS Journal Volume 41 Number 1 March 2002, and the fine article titled \'The China 1842 Medal and HEICS Nemesis\' (Captain Tim Ash, M.B.E.) for services and crew muster details of \'The Devil Ship\' - and without doubt the most distinguished and desirable of all Naval ships to obtain an Opium War medal to Condition: VF

China 1842 Medal (John Cropley, H.E.I.C.S. Nemesis) Note: Medal retaining both original suspender and long length of original stitched medal riband An extremely rare and desireable medal to a crew member of the \'Nemesis\' a.k.a. \'The Devil Ship\' Important: The recipient is confirmed as having joined the vessel at Hong-Kong on 18 July 1841 and \'Died\' on 10 September 1842 See the relevant article in the OMRS Journal of March 2002 for a fine summary on the medals awarded to H.E.I.C.S. Nemesis Condition: GVF

China 1842 Medal (William Meadus, Royal Marines) Important: Medal confirmed as entitled & awarded per the respective Medal Roll (ref ADM 171/12), wherein William Meadus - a unique name on the China 1842 Admiralty Medal Roll - is shown as serving as a Private in the Royal Marines aboard the ship H.M.S. Wellesley. Only an estimated 138 x medals to 'All-Ranks' of the Royal Marines, were awarded for service aboard H.M.S. Wellesley. H.M.S. Wellesley saw considerable active service during the Opium Wars in China 1841. The Admiralty Medal Roll showing that the ship and ratings and marines of the ships crew were in action on all of the below dates - 07 Jan 1841 - 26 Feb 1841 - 01 Mar 1841 - 23- 30 May 1841 - 30 Aug 1841 - 01 Oct 1841 - 10 Oct 1841 Private William Meadus served aboard H.M.S. Wellesley continuously between 31 January 1840 to 6 August 1842, and hence was present in every action that H.M.S. Wellesley undertook during it's active service in China Reference 'Naval Medals 1793-1856' (Kenneth Douglas-Morris, 1987), it is shown that a total of 1269 x China 1842 medals were awarded to 'All-Ranks' of the Royal Marines for service during the First Opium War, of which. As of 1987, the - then - recorded survival rates of those medals to the Royal Marines was only 84! William Meadus was a native of Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, England, where he was born circa 1814 (1861 Census refers). On 3 September 1838, William enlisted at Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, for service in the Royal Marines. On enlistment he claimed to be 21 years of age, and that prior to his joining the Royal Marines, had been employed as Labourer. In total William Meadus subsequently served a total of 21 years and 23 days with the Royal Marines The 1861 National Census Records for England & Wales, record William Meadus as a 'Chelsea Pensioner' then resident at 1 Brougham Street, Alverstoke, Hampshire, where he lived with his wife Ann (he married Ann Smith at Parish of St Mary? s, Portsea, Hampshire, on 6 June 1843) and their 4 x children, comprising 2 x sons, James (8) & Henry (6) and 2 x daughters, Esther (14) & Mary Ann (3). Inspite of his record of unblemished service with the Royal Marines - including campaign service in the 'Opium War' in China - in civilian life, William appears to have hit hard times on several occasions, as reported in the local Hampshire newspapers as under; Ref 'Hampshire Avertiser issue of 7 December 1861'. Quote, William Meadus a labourer in the employ of Messers. Bracksey and Ogilvie, was charged with stealing a wheelbarrow, twenty railway sleepers and fifteen deal slabs the property of his masters. Mr Field defended, and under his advice the prisoner pleaded guilty, when his attorney addressed the bench in his behalf stating that he had served twenty-three years in the Royal Marines, and had been discharged with an excellent character and three distinguishing marks for his conduct; and three children dependent on him for support. He was sentenced to six weeks hard labour.' Unquote. Ref 'Hampshire Telegraph issue of 15 September 1871'. Quote, William Meadus, pensioner form the Marines, was charged on remand with stealing five half-pint bottles of Brandy, the property of Mr. Richard Chase, of Whyke. - The prosecutor asked the Bench to allow him to withdraw from the charge, and Mr Jarman, who appeared for the prisoner, urged their Worships to accede to the request on the ground of prisoner's previous good character, and the serious consequences a conviction would entail, in the loss of his pension.- After some consultation, the Bench acceded to Mr. Chases's application. Unquote. Sold together with a hard copy copy set of recipients service papers - where his surname is shown incorrectly as Meade - confirming the award of the China Medal to the recipient serving aboard H.M.S. Wellelsey Condition: Light pawnbroker mark in obverse field. About VF

China 1857-1860. With 3 x clasps 'Fathsan 1857' 'Canton 1857' 'Taku Forts 1858' Un-named a issued to Royal Navy and Royal Marines Condition: GVF

China 1900 Medal. No clasp silver issue (1735 Pte Dilbar 30th Baluch Infy) Recipient was a Private soldier servign with the 30th Baluchistan Infantry of the Indian Army Condition: About GVF

China 1900 Medal. No clasp silver issue (2175 Pte Azim Khan 30th Baluch Infy) Recipient was a Private soldier servign with the 30th Baluchistan Infantry of the Indian Army Condition: About GVF

China 1900 Medal. Silver issue with clasp 'Relief of Pekin' (103, Muleteer Mirza, 8th.Mule Corps) Condition: VF

China 1900 Medal. Silver issue with clasp \'Relief of Pekin (W. Price, Ord., H.M.S. Aurora.) Died in China: Ordinary Seaman William Price is confirmed having died in the South China Seas on 10 July 1901. His service sheet showing \'Fell overboard & drowned\'. H.M.S. Aurora ha been assigned to the China Fleet (with shore base headquarters in Hong Kong Colony) from 1899. In July 1901, the ship was in Hong Kong waters. Whether the recipient\'s body was recovered from the South China Sea, or is buried in Hong Kong is not known - but in any event a scarce seen \'Far East\' casualty to a Blue-Jacket, that had served ashore in China with the Naval Brigade during the Boxer Rebellion of 1900 Medal and clasp verification: The medal and clasp is verified on the respective admiralty campaign medal roll for H.M.S. Aurora, cited below: - China Medal and clasp: Ref ADM 171/55. With remark \'Sent to Mother Mrs . M. Price\' William Price, son of Mrs M. Price was a native of Knocktrophy, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland, where he was born on, 6 July 1879. Prior employed as a \'Labourer\', William Price joined the Devonport Division of the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on, 4 April 1896. On, 16 February 1899, he joined the Armoured Cruiser H.M.S. Aurora, at which time he held the rate Ordinary Seaman. He served as a member of the crew of H.M.S. Aurora during the Boxer Rebellion of 1900, being present ashore as a \'Bluejacket\' in the Naval Brigade that formed part of the force in the \'Relief of Pekin\'. William Price died in the South China Sea on, 10 July 1901, when he \'fell overboard & was drowned\'. His death was the subject of a naval court of inquiry H.M.S. Aurora: Was an Armoured Cruiser of the \'Orlando-Class\' of Armoured Cruisers that had been built during the 1880\'s. Aurora was recommissioned for service in the Far East in 1899 under the command of Captain Edward Bayly and some of her crew, including Captain Bayly, and Ordinary Seaman William Price, took part in the Battle of Tientsin in July 1900 during the Boxer Rebellion. Aurora remained on the China Station, at Hong Kong Colony, through to early, February 1902, when she was ordered to leave, homebound, for the United Kingdom, arriving at Aden on 3 March, at Malta 17 March, and at Plymouth on 26 March, 1902. Officers and crew received the China War Medal (1900) on 15 April, before she was paid off at Devonport two days later The recipient\'s service sheet is extant and accessible at \'The National Archives A most desirable Boxer Rebellion medal to a \'Knocktrophy\' Irishman who died on service in the South China Seas Choice example Condition: EF

China 1900, no clasp (H. Padden, China F. Force) Important: Medal confirmed as ussued per the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/97 Page 112) compiled and signed 13 September 1902, and the medal issued to the recipient on 10 October 1902 Note: The medal roll entry being heavily annotated under the remarks column, showing that the recipient was a Civilian under contract with the 'Secretary of State' to deliver and install medical equipment to the Base Hospital of the China Field Force, and that the recipient served variously in North China at Wei-Hei-Wei, Tientsin and Peking We do not know if the refernece to the contract with the 'Secretary of State' refers to a British civilian or, an American civilian, as China 1900 medals named to recipients in the generic 'China Field Force' or 'China Defence Force' are known to include awards to foreign nationals A most interesting campaign medal named to a confirmed Civilian serving with the China Field Force during the 'Boxer Rebellion' Condition: Toned GVF

China 1900. Silver & clasp \'Relief of Pekin\' (91, Sapr Chin Ah See, H.K.Coy. R.E.) An extremely rare to regiment and ethnic race medal issue, to an indiginous Chinese soldier who served in the Hong Kong Company Royal Engineers. Condition: GVF

China Medal 1840-42 (George Valentine, 26th Regiment Foot) Important: No 278 Private George Valentine is confirmed from the Muster Rolls of the period as having 'Died' in the Regimental Hospital at Chusan, China on 25th September 1840 Note: The 26th Foot (in 1881 the 26th Regiment or Cameronians, became the 1st Battalion Scottish Rifles) Apart from battle casualties incurred during the 'Opium War', the Regiment suffered appauling numbers of deaths from disease (the Regimental history refers to more than 370 estimated deaths) during it's period of service in China 1840 - 1842, including the death of the George Valentine Medal in exceptionally fine condition for a medal from that era Condition: EF

China Medal 1840-42 (George Valentine, 26th Regiment Foot) Important: No 278 Private George Valentine is confirmed from the Muster Rolls of the period as having \'Died\' in the Regimental Hospital at Chusan, China on 25th September 1840 Note: The 26th Foot (in 1881 the 26th Regiment or Cameronians, became the 1st Battalion Scottish Rifles) Apart from battle casualties incurred during the \'Opium War\', the Regiment suffered appauling numbers of deaths from disease (the Regimental history refers to more than 370 estimated deaths) during it\'s period of service in China 1840 - 1842, including the death of the George Valentine Medal in exceptionally good condition for a medal from that era Sold with copy Muster Roll extracts confirming death of the recipient Condition: EF

China Medal 1840-42 (Joseph Cousins. 26th Regiment Foot.) Medal retains the original straight German nickel suspender as issued Joseph Cousins was born in the parish of Dumfries, Dumfries-shire, Scotland, circa 1804. He attested for the British Army at Dumfries, Scotland, on 5 April 1826. At time of his enlistment he was 22 years of age, and described himself as having been by 'Trade' a 'Weaver'. In his subsequent military career, he accumulated 21 years and 45 days service with the British Army - all of it spent with the 26th 'Cameronian' Regiment of Foot (post 1881 the regiment became 1st Battalion Scottish Rifles), that included overseas service as under; - East Indies and China (14 years and 11 months) Inspite of never having been promoted during his 21 years service, Joseph nonetheless appears to have been a 'model soldier' as at the time of his final discharge from the British Army on 21 June 1847, his military conduct was described as being 'Excellent', and that he was in possession of two good conduct badges The above details were extrapolated from the recipients service papers (which are extant at The National Archives) that which can be accessed on-line at a genealogical website Condition: Contact marks otherwise about VF

China Medal 1840-42 (Peter Allison, 26th Regiment Foot) Apart from battle casualties incurred during the 'Opium War', the Regiment suffered appauling numbers of deaths from disease (the Regimental history refers to more than 370 estimated deaths) during it's period of service in China 1840 - 1842 Medal is in particularly good fine condition for a medal from that era - the condition perhaps indicating a medal that was issued to a next-of-kin of a soldier that died in China Condition: GVF

China Medal 1842 (G. F. Mylius, Captain, 26th Regiment Foot.) George Frederick Mylius was born in Colombo, Ceylon on 18 May 1803, the son of Frederich Heinrich Mylius and his wife Agneta Clara Graaff, a Dutch family that had been resident in Ceylon before the British seizure of the island in 1798. The National Census of Engaldn and Wales for 1851, shows that Frederick's sister, 'Adriana' - then aged 56 years - who married a Scotsman (George Dick, a former Colonial Secretary for Mauritius) was described as being born a Netherlands Dutch Subject! Frederick Mylius survived the rigours of the First Opium War and in later life secured the appointment of 'Town Major of Dublin' - he married in Irealand at Mallow, in 1852 - and was subsequently appointed Colonel Commandant of the Royal Hibernian Military School, Dublin Note: In 1881, the 26th Regiment of Foot became the 1st Battalion Scottish Rifles (Cameronians) Medal fitted with a decent length of original silk riband Condition: VF

China Medal 1842 (John Bennett, Sergeant, Royal Marines) Important: Confirmed as a unique name to the rank of Sergeant amongst Royal Marines that served during the 'Opium Wars' in China Medal verified from the respective campaign medal roll (ref ADM 171/12) of the warship H.M.S. Wellesley Reference 'Naval Medals 1793-1856' (K. Dougls-Morris, 1987) it is estimated that a total of 605 x medals awarded to Officers, sailors and marines that served aboard H.M.S. Wellesley, of which 138 x medals were awarded to 'All-Ranks' of the Royal Marines. Condition: Small edge bump otherwise toned GVF

China Medal 1842 (Rajekoomair Sing, 1st Reg. Bengal Volunteers) The Bengal Volunteers were formed specifically for service in China during the 1st Opium War, their ranks being drawn from native ranks of the H.E.I.C.\'s \'Bengal Army\' who volunteered for overseas service The medal fitted with a short length of contemporary silk riband This medal in exceptionally good condition - and rare found thus named to Indian recipients Condition: A few minor rim marks otherwise about EF

China Medal 1842 (William Harvey, H.E.I.C.S. Nemesis) Medal retaining it's original nickel straight bar suspension Note: Medal verified per respective medal roll of H.E.I.C.S. Nemesis (ref L/Mil/5/66: Marine Medals 1801-1860) wherein William Harvey is shown as having the rate Ordinary Seaman William Harvey, was the 109th crew member to join the Nemesis, when he signed-on at Chusan, China, on 30 January 1842. William subsequently served at all the actions and services that Nemesis was involved in after January 1842, including the brilliant Yangtze River Campaign, and ultimate British victory in the Opium War. William Harvey took his discharge from Nemesis at Calcutta, India, on 15 February 1843 Important: Reference 'They Gave Us Each A Medal: The Collected Works of Captain Tim Ash. M.B.E.' (Edited by Tom Donovan, 2012), for article and analysis of the China Medal to H.E.I.C.S. Nemesis, for the Opium War The medal roll includes the names of 159 x officers and men, of all races (including British, African Kroomen, Malays, Macanese and Chinese) of which only 93 x medals were ever actually issued to the intended recipients (the roll is annotated to show that 66 x medals were returned as undeliverable, with the returned medals then sent to the Mint for melting The Honourable East India Company Ship 'Nemesis' (launched in 1839 & commissioned March 1840) was Britains ultimate secret weapon, during the Opium War. It was the first ocean-going iron-hulled British warship, and the first iron-hulled vessel to sail round the Cape of Good Hope. During the Opium War, Nemesis was the most destructive British warship, being referred to as the 'Devil Ship' by the Chinese. Indeed 'Nemesis' is rightly considered - and by some margin - as the most important British warship to ever serve in China, in any capacity Reference 'The Opium War 1840-1842' (P.W. Fay, 1975); Quote, Superior British military technology played an important role in the Chinese Opium Wars, enabling a mere commercial firm owned by stockholders to defeat the naval forces of a nation that described itself as the Middle Kingdom ? a country, that is, of such superior to all others that it served, or so its rulers proclaimed, as the mediator between heaven and earth. Characteristically, at the core of this British military superiority lay iron and steam, the key components of that Industrial Revolution that, for a time, made Great Britain both the world?s leading naval and economic power. The embodiment of British capitalism, enterpreneurship, technology, and the ability of its merchants to force their will on what had once been the world?s greatest empire was the Nemesis, a long, narrow flat-bottomed steamboat that proved not particularly seaworthy but perfectly suited to what later become known as gunboat diplomacy. Adding to the ability of this this ship to serve as a particularly apt symbol of the industrial north?s contribution to the British Empire, the Nemesis was built in Liverpool shipyards and ?launched on the Mersey late in 1839 by John Laird for the Secret Committee of the East India Company.? Unquote For a complete detailed history of the services of H.E.I.C.S. 'Nemesis during the Opium War', see the various on-line resources for a donwload of the book 'Narrative of the Voyages and Services of the Nemesis from 1840 to 1843 (W.H. Hall, 1845.) A rare opportunity to obtain a medal to a most important British warship, 'Nemesis', a.k.a. 'The Devil Ship' Condition: Edge bruise about GVF

China Medal 1842. With silver (not hallmarked) slip-on clasp engraved 'China 1857' (J. Dawson. Petty Offer. H.E.I.C.S. Queen.) Petty Officer J. Dawson was serving aboard the Honourable East India Company Ship 'Queen' when he qualified for his China 1842 Medal. The presence/inclusion of the contemporary privately engraved clasp would suggest that the recipient may have seen further service in China during the Second China War of 1856-1860, presumably while still serving with the Indian Navy H.E.I.C.S. Queen was a steam paddle sloop laid down at Northfleet, England, in 1839, for the Honourable East India Company. An estimated 132 x medals issued named to all ranks and races of 'Queen' comprising 61 x medals to European & Eurasian officers and ratings, and 71 x medals to Asian crew Condition: Minor edge bruising otherwise about VF

China Medal 1856-1860. With 3 x clasps ?Canton 1857? ?Taku Forts 1860? ?Pekin 1860? (Corpl Wm Keynton, No 4 Bat. 2nd Bde Rl Arty) Important: Medal and all 3 x clasps verified per the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/40) compiled and signed on 28 February 1862, wherein Corporal William Keynton is shown as being been discharged and residing in London, England, prior to the medal roll being signed Reference ?China Medal Roll 1856-60: British Army? (Asplin, 2004), only 3 x 3 clasp China Medals awarded to ?All-Ranks? of 4th Battery , 2nd Brigade Royal Artillery (prior to 1 July 1859, the unit had been styled 3rd Company, 6th Battalion Royal Artillery Rare Condition: GVF

China Medal 1856-60, With clasp 'Taku Forts 1858' Un-named as issued to Royal Navy personnel Note: The claw re-fixed Condition: VF

China Medal 1856-60. With 3 x clasps \'Fatshan\' \'Canton 1857\' \'Taku Forts 1860\' The medal an un-named as issued example to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Condition: Toned VF

China Medal 1856-60. With 4 x clasps \'Fatshan 1857\', \'Canton 1857\', \'Taku Forts 1858\' & \'Taku Forts 1860\' The second and third upper clasps attached by rivets, the top clasp attached by silver loops The medal an un-named as issued example to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines The medal retaining its original long length silk medal riband A scarce 4 x clasp combination that includes the two \'Taku Forts\' clasps Condition: A few minor nicks about VF

China Medal 1856-60. With two clasps \'Canton 1857\' & \'Taku Forts 1858\' Note: The clasps attached by a silver rod The medal an un-named as issued example as were awarded to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel Condition: Contact wear otherwise about VF

China Medal 1857-160. With clasp 'Taku Forts 1860' (Reuben Chapman, 44th Regt.) Important: Medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 44th Foot (Ref WO 100/41) Note: Recipient was a soldier holding the rank of Private while serving in the 44th Regiment of Foot (in 1881 the regiment became the 1st Battalion Essex Regment) The recipients extant service papers held and accessible at The National Archives show that Reuben Chapman was a native of the parish of Good Easter, Chelmsford, Essex, England, where he was born circa 1839. By trade a 'Labourer' he was 18 years & and 3 months of age when he enlisted for the British Army, at Chelmsford, on 31 October 1857. Most of Reuben's subsequent military service (he had 20 years 226 days reckonable time towards good conduct pay and pension) was spent overseas (his overseas service totalled 14 years & 1 month), including active campaign service during the Second 'Opium War' in China. His overseas postings included; - China: 1 year & 8 months - East Indies: 12 years & 5 months Reuben Chapman was twice promoted to Corporal, and twice reduced to the ranks for 'Drink' related offences. Reuben took his final discharge from the British Army on 17 August 1878, due to 'Being found unfit for further service'. At discharge his military conduct was described as being 'Good', and that he was holding the China Medal with clasp 'Taku Forts' & a Third Class Certificate of Education. During his long army service his name had appeared three times in the 'Regimental Defaulters Book' including being 'Twice tried by Court Martial'. After discharge his intended place of residence was shown as being his hometown of Chelmsford, Essex A medal with strong County of Essex interest The medal is sold together with hard copy extract page from the respective campaign medal roll Condition: About GVF

China Medal 1857-1860. 2 x clasps 'Taku Forts 1860' 'Pekin 1860' (Serjt Edwd Hayles. 2nd Bn 60th Rl Rifles) Note: Medal and both clasps verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/41) Confirmed as the recipients only medal entitlement Important: Colour Sergeant Edward Hayles, 2nd 60th Rifles, died of disease at Cherat Camp, Peshawar, India, on 27 September 1872. Edward had died of 'Diptheria' and was 35 years of age at the time of his death. In the year prior to his death, No 96 Colour Sergeant Edward Hayles, 2/60th Rifles, while stationed at Peshawar, he is recorded as having been posted to the Muree Hills, Punjab, India during the months of April, May and June 1871 Condition: VF

China Medal 1857-1860. With 2 x clasps 'Taku Forst 1860' & 'Pekin 1860' (Gnr Geo Perrott, No 6 B. 12th Bde R. Art.) Note: Die flaw to some letters of 'Regina' in legend Important: Medal and both clasps confirmed as entitled per respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/40) which is also notated 'Invalided to England 21 December 1861' George Perrott was a native of All Cannings, Devizes, Wiltshire, England, where he was born circa 1829. By 'Trade' he described himself as a 'Labourer' and was 17 years and 10 months of age when he attested at Chippenham, Wiltshire, England, on 7 October 1846, for service in the British Army and the 37th Regiment of Foot. George subsequently served a total of 12 years and 334 days with the 37th before trasnferring to the Royal Regiment of Artillery on 6 November 1859. In total George accumulated 21 years and 36 days reckonable service before taking his final discharge on 17 March 1868. His overseas service totalled 15 years comprising; - Ceylon: 10 Years 3 months - Bengal, India: 2 years 5 months - Hong Kong / China: 2 years 4 months In addition to the China Medal with two clasps, his service papers show he was also entitled to the Indian Mutiny medal for his campaign service in India. At discharge his conduct was described as having been 'Good'. He was not in possession of any 'Good Conduct' badges, had been once tried by Court Martial, and his name had appeared on eight occassions in the Regimental Defaulterers Book. At discharge his intended place of residence was cited as Chippenham, Wiltshire The recipients service papers which confirm the above details are extant and available from The National Archives Condition: About VF

China Medal 1857-1860. With 2 x clasps ?Taku Forts 1860? ?Pekin 1860? (Geo. Younghusband, 1st Bn. Mil. Train) Important: Medal and ?Taku Forts 1860? verified on respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/40). The recipients service papers endorsed showing that he was a holder of the ?China Medal with clasps Taku Forts & Pekin? Note: As a former Private in the 6th Dragoons, he was a confirmed ?Deserter? between 29 August ? 27 October 1855. On his return, he was tried by Garrison Court Martial, and sentenced to; Quote, ?84 days imprisonment with hard labour and to be marked D? Unquote. In the event while George Husband did the time with hard labour, his ?branding? with the letter ?D? for deserter was ? fortunately for him - remitted??. George Younghusband, was a native of, South Shields, County Durham, England, where he was born circa 1835. Prior to enlistment, George had been employed as a ?Clerk?. At the time of his enlistment at Westminster, Middlesex, England, on 25 April 1855, George was posted to the 6th Dragoons. He was transferred to the ?Military Train? on 1 November 1856, and was later transferred to the Army Service Corps on By the time he took his final discharge from ?The Colours? on 31 July 1877, he had accumulated 21 years 15 days as reckonable service. During his career, apart from ?Home Service? and ?Garrison? duty in Ireland, he had served overseas in China for 2 years and 6 days. The only medal he was awarded during his service was the China Medal with 2 x clasps. At discharge his conduct was described as ?Good? largely due to his earlier numerous transgressions with authority (his name was recorded 20 x times in ?The Regimental Defaulters Book? including 4 x trials by ?Court Martial?), and he held the senior N.C.O. rank of Staff Sergeant Condition: Edge bruises otherwise VF

China Medal 1857-1860. With 3 x clasps, 'Canton 1857' 'Taku Forts 1858' & 'Taku Forts 1860' Un-named as issued to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel. An impressive multi-clasp campaign medals for the second 'Opium War' Condition: About EF

China Medal 1857-1860. With 3 x clasps, 'Fatshan 1857', 'Canton 1857' ' & 'Taku Forts 1858' Un-named as issued to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel An impressive multi-clasp campaign medals for the second 'Opium War' Condition: GVF

China Medal 1857-1860. With 3 x clasps, 'Fatshan 1857', 'Canton 1857' ' & 'Taku Forts 1858' Un-named as issued to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel. An impressive multi-clasp campaign medals for the second 'Opium War' Condition: GVF

China Medal 1857-1860. With clasp 'Canton 1857' Un-named as issued to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel 6 x different medal clasps were issued for the 'Second Opium War, comprising 5 x battle clasps of which 'Taku Forts 1857' was the earliest, and a generic 'China 1842' clasp awarded to personnel who had previously served in the first 'Opium War' Condition: GVF

China Medal 1857-1860. With clasp 'Taku Forst 1860' (Lieut H. P. Deane, 31st Regt.) Important: Medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/40) which is also noted with remarks 'Invalided to England 21 December 1861' - this being the recipients full and only medal entitlement Hugh Pollexfen Deane, the son of Clergyman, The Reverend John Bathurst Deane, 2nd Master at Merchant Tyalors School, was a native of London, Middlesex, England, where he was born on 11 December 1836 . Major Deane, then of, 12 Thurloe Square, South Kensington, London, Middlesex, England, is recorded as having died on 7 April 1904. The below following obituary to Major Deane was published after his death (an original clipping from the newspapers accompanys the medal; Quote, Major Hugh Pollexfen Deane, late 31st Regiment, who died at his residence, 12 Thurloe-Square, on the 7th ult, entered the Army in 1854, and served in the Crimea during the period following the fall of Sevastopol. He fought under Gordon in the Chinese War of 1860, and took part in the capture of the Taku Forts and the march of the Allied Armies on Pekin, receving the China Medal, 1860. He was twice mentioned in despatches. On retiring form the Army he formed the 2nd (Militia) Battalion Devonshire Regiment, in which he served some years. He married Juliette, only daughter of the late Edward Daniell, of Trelisic, Captain 75th (Old Stirlingshire) Regiment Unquote. Sold together with 2 x glazed miniatures depicting the recipient as a boy - this with ink written inscription on reverse "Hugh Pollexfen Deane as a boy 1837-1904 (31st Regiment). The miniatures in glazed chipped and worn frames. Also included is a contemporary 'Memorial Card' envelope, with ink inscription "Cutting from Morning Post" 6th May 04. A short sketch of my dear Hugh's life in the service". Note: The postage quoted reflecting the packaging required to send the frames together with the medal The miniatures and frames - which latter are chipped and marked - would would benefit from refurbishment Condition: About VF

China Medal 1857-1860. With clasp ?Canton 1857? (Ordy. Wm. Wood. Medical Staff Corps.) Important: Medal and clasp verified on respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/40), the roll noted with remark that the recipient was ?Discharged present address unknown?, and with footnote; Quote, ?I certify to the best of my belief, that the men named in this Roll served at the Capture of Canton in December 1857, and were on that occasion were ?actually under fire? Unquote. Condition: VF

China Medal 1857-1860. With clasp ?Taku Forts 1860? (Sapper Wm. Rigby. 8th C. Royal Engrs.) Important: Medal and clasp verified on respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/40), the roll dated 2 August 1862, and with remark that recipient was discharged in England by the time the roll was compiled William Rigby, was a native of the parish of St. Mathews, Wallsall, Staffordshire, England, where he was born circa 1838. Prior to enlistment, William had been employed as a ?Saddler'. At the time of his enlistment at Birmingham, Warwickshire, on 15 January 1857, he was 19 years and 5 months of age and was posted to the Royal Engineers. William remained with the Royal Engineers for his entire military service. By the time he took his final discharge from the British Army, on 18 August 1863, due to being found 'Unfit for Further Service' he had served for 6 years 216 days. During his career, William had mostly served overseas, comprising; China for 3 years and 1 month, and in Cape of Good Hope (South Africa) for 2 years and 5 months. The only medal he was awarded during his service was the China Medal with clasp, which is endorsed on his extant service papers held at The National Archives. At discharge his conduct was described as ?Very Good?, in addition his name had appeared twice in the Regimental Defaulters Book, and he had never been tried by Court Martial. His intended plac e of residence after leaving the British Army, was cited as being Wallsall, Staffordshire, England Condition: Edge bruises about VF

China Medal 1857-60 (Second Opium War). No clasp An un-named example as issued from the Royal Mint for award to Officers, Ratings and Other Ranks of the Royal Navy & Royal Marines The medal fitted with a short length of original stitched silk riband Condition: About VF

China Medal 1857-60 (Second Opium War). No clasp An un-named example as issued from the Royal Mint for award to Officers, Ratings and Other Ranks of the Royal Navy & Royal Marines The medal fitted with a length of original stitched silk riband Condition: Toned VF

China Medal 1857-60 (Second Opium War). No clasp An un-named example as issued from the Royal Mint for award to Officers, Ratings and Other Ranks of the Royal Navy & Royal Marines The medal fitted with a short length of original stitched silk riband, now frayed Condition: Dark toned patination. About VF

China Medal 1857-60 (Second Opium War). With 2 x loose clasps 'Canton 1857' & 'Taku Forts 1858' Note: The two clasps are loose on the silk riband An un-named example as issued from the Royal Mint for award to Officers, Ratings and Other Ranks of the Royal Navy & Royal Marines The short length of silk riband now frayed Condition: About VF

China Medal 1857-60. No clasp Medal is un-named as issued to personnel of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Important: The medal fitted with a length of the original 1st issue silk weave riband with corded edges Condition: Toned VF

China Medal 1857-60. No clasp Un-named as issued to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel who served n China during the 'Second Opium War' Condition: GVF

China Medal 1857-60. No clasp Note: Rim has been skimmed, otherwise un-named as awarded to Royal Navy & Royal Marines The medal is fitted with a 1st type 'subdued' multi-colour China ribbon Condition: Toned about VF

China Medal 1857-60. No clasp (2nd Hospl. Asst. Ezkl. Isaacs, 27th Regt. N.I.) Naming on medal is officially impressed as issued Note: The recipient was Ezekiel Isaacs, a Hospital Assistant serving in the 27th Regiment of Native Infantry - a unit of the Bombay Army Important: The recipient was a member of the Bene Israel Jewish Community in India, which minority group had a tradition of military service in the Bombay Army Condition: About GVF

China Medal 1857-60. No clasp (Sapper John Burt. 10th C. Royal Engrs) Note: The recipients 'no-clasp' medal entitlement is confirmed on the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/40) Important: The medal fitted with a stitched length of contemporary silk riband No 1196 Sapper John Burt, Royal Engineers, was a native of Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England, where he had been born circa 1836. By trade a 'Bricklayer', he was 18 years and 4 months of age when he enlisted for the British Army, and the Royal Engineers, at Woolwich, Kent on 1 April 1854. In total John Burt went on to serve 9 Years and 28 Days with the Royal Engineers, of which he spent 5 years overseas as under; - Crimea: 10 months - China: 4 years and 2 months John Burt took his final discharge from the British Army at Chatham on 28 April 1863, as a consequence of suffering from 'Secondary Syphillis' His Conduct was described as having been good, and although he had never been tried by Court Martial, he had incurred 6 Regimental Offences His only medal entitlement was the no-clasp China Medal His intended place of residence at discharge was cited as being 41 William Street, Green Street, Bethnel Green, London The recipients service papers are extant and available from The National Archives Condition: VF

China Medal 1857-60. With 1 x clasp 'Canton 1857' Note: The silk medal riband fitted with contemporary silver brooch buckle bar, retaining it's hinged pin and clasp fittings Medal is un-named as issued to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel Condtion: About VF

China Medal 1857-60. With 2 clasps \'Taku Forts 1860\' & \'Pekin 1860\' (Danl Shea 67th Regt) Important: While serving with the occupying Anglo-French forces in China in 1862, Daniel Shea became seriously ill and was duly hospitalised eventually dying of disease at Shanghai on 8 November 1863 Daniel Shea was born in the parish of St Anne\'s, County Cork, Ireland a 19 year old he attested for the 67th Regiment at Cork 5 July 1847 serving with the Regiment in Dominica, Barbados and China With copy medal roll entry confirming these two clasps awarded and copies from the Musters and details extracted from the musters recording his service from 1847 to his death in Shanghai in 1863. Sold together with quantity of copied Muster Rolls and Medal Roll entries that confirm all of above details Condition: Feint pawnbroker or collectors marks on rim at 11\'o\'clock otherwise GVF

China Medal 1857-60. With 2 clasps \'Taku Forts 1860\' & \'Pekin 1860\' (Jas Millen 67th Regt) James Millen, an Ulsterman, was a native of the parish of Glenavy in the town of Crumlin, County Antrim. In civilian life he had been a \'Labourer\' before joining the British Army, and the 67th Foot. He served a total of 10 years and 190 days with the 67th Regiment, before transferring to the 27th Regiment (post 1881 the regiment became the 1st Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers) in which regiment he held the regimental number No.1138 In 1875, aged 37 years, James Millen was medically graded as \'being found unfit for further service\', and took his discharge on 21 May 1875. In total, he had served for a total of 19 years and 109 days. During his long service Millen had served a total of 6 years and 356 days in distant overseas stations including; - East Indies, for 304 days - China, for 5 years and 332 days - Cape of Good Hope, for 85 days The recipient appears to have been a troublemsome soldier, as his name appeared no less than 18 times in the Regimental Defaulters Book, and had twice been tried by Courts Martial. At time of discharge he only held one badge for good conduct. His character was described as being only \'good\' At discharge the recipient indicated that his intended place of residence was to be No 17 Stanfield Street, Belfast Note: A soft-copy set of the recipients service papers (confirming all of above details) will be forwarded by email attachment to the buyer Condition: GVF

China Medal 1857-60. With 2 x clasps 'China 1842' & 'Canton 1857 The 'China 1842' clasp indicates that the recipient of the medal was a veteran of the 'Opium Wars' fought in 1842 Medal un-named as issued to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel 'China 1842' clasps are rare Condition: Some scuffs to side of lower clasp otherwise toned VF

China Medal 1857-60. With 2 x clasps 'Fatshan 1857' & 'Canton 1857' Medal is un-named as issued to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel Condition: VF

China Medal 1857-60. With 2 x clasps 'Taku Forts 1860' 'Pekin 1860' (Corpl John Wotherspoon. 10th C. Royal Engrs) Note: The recipients 'no-clasp' medal entitlement is confirmed on the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/40) No 969 Sergeant John Wotherspoon, was a native of New Monkland, Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he had been born circa 1823. By trade a 'Carpenter', he was 21 years of age when he enlisted for the British Army, and the Royal Engineers, at Glasgow, on 29 November 1844. In total John went on to serve 24 years and 21 Days with the Royal Engineers, of which he spent 6 years and 178 days overseas as under; - Crimea: 2 years 103 days - China: 4 years 75 days John Wotherspoon took his final discharge from the British Army at Weymouth, on 9 February 1869.' At which time he hed the rank of Sergeant, and with his Conduct was described as having been 'Very Good' although his name had appeared 10 times in the Regimental Defaulterers Book, and that he had been once tried by Court Martial In addition to the two clasp China Medal, his papers also show that he was in possession of the Crimeaa Medal and Turjish Medal for the Crimea His intended place of residence at discharge was cited as being 30 Stirling Street, Airdrie, Scotland The recipients service papers are extant and available form The National Archives Condition: VF

China Medal 1857-60. With 2 x clasps \'China 1842\', \'Fatshan 1857\' The medal is un-named as issued to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel Important: Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (Seventh Edition, 2006) it is estimated that only 93 x 'China 1842' clasps were issued to qualifying personnel A good example of a medal that includes the rare 'China 1842' clasp denoting that the recipient of this particular medal had the distinction of serving in both the earlier 'First Opium War 1839-1842', as well as in the the later 'Second Opium War 1857-1860' Rare Condition: GVF

China Medal 1857-60. With 2 x clasps, \'Canton 1857\', \'Taku Forts 1858\' The medal is un-named as issued to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel Condition: VF

China Medal 1857-60. With 3 x clasps 'Canton 1857' 'Taku Forts 1860' 'Pekin 1860' Un-named as issued to personnel of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Condition: GVF

China Medal 1857-60. With 3 x clasps 'Canton 1857' 'Taku Forts 1860' 'Pekin 1860' Note: Upper clasps attached by rivets, the rivets on the second clasp being unofficial Un-named as issued to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel Condition: GVF

China Medal 1857-60. With 3 x clasps 'Fatshan 1857' 'Canton 1857' & 'Taku Forts 1858' Medal is un-named as issued to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel Condition: About VF

China Medal 1857-60. With 3 x clasps 'Fatshan 1857' 'Canton 1857' & 'Taku Forts 1858' The medal is un-named as issued, as awarded to personnel of the the Royal Navy and Royal Marines who served during the China Wars of 1857-1860' Condition: VF

China Medal 1857-60. With 3 x clasps \'China 1842\', \'Taku Forts 1860\' & \'Pekin 1860\' An un-named and un-marked campaign medal as issued to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel Rarity: Reference \'British Battles and Medals\' (Seventh Edition, 2006) it is estimated that only 93 x \'China 1842\' clasps were issued to qualifying personnel. A digital search of the on-line medal Naval China rolls shows only 2 x men, both Naval Officers, who were entitled to these 3 x clasps viz: - Lord John Hay, C.B. (Midshipman, H.M.S. \'Endimyon\' 1842; Captain H.M.S. \'Odin\' 1860 - George Ommaney Willes (Midshipman, H.M.S. \'Cornwallis\' 1842; Captain H.M.S. \'Chesapeake\' 1860 The important reference work by Captain Kenneth J. Douglas-Morris \'Naval Medals 1857-1880\' (1994), shows a slightly higher tally of \'China 1842\' clasps awarded to Naval and Royal Marines recipients, with his work recording 101 x \'China 1842\' clasps comprising 45 x clasps to Royal Navy Officers & 42 x clasps to \'Ratings\', while 1 x Officer of the Royal Marines & 13 x Other Ranks of the Royal Marines qualified for the \'China 1842\' clasp. The Douglas-Morris book, contains a listing of all 101 x recipients An excessively rare medal clasp combination, including the rare \'China 1842\' clasp denoting that the recipient of this particular medal had the distinction of serving in both the earlier \'First Opium War 1839-1842\', as well as in the the later \'Second Opium War 1857-1860\', and of which there are only two attributed recipients of such a medal clasp combination. Rare Condition: GVF

China Medal 1857-60. With 3 x clasps, 'Fatshan 1857', 'Canton 1857', 'Taku Forts 1858' The medal is un-named as issued to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel A good example of a multi-clasp campaign medal awarded for extensive service during the Second Opium War in China between 1857-1860 Condition: Small test mark on rim otherwise VF

China Medal 1857-60. With 4 x clasps 'China 1842' 'Fatshan 1857' 'Canton 1857' 'Taku Forts 1858' Un-named as issued to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel A rare to find multi-clasp China medal on the market that includes the scarce clasp 'China 1842' Condition: GVF

China Medal 1857-60. With clasp 'Canton 1857' Un-named as issued to personnel of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Condition: Toned EF

China Medal 1857-60. With clasp 'Canton 1857' Un-named as issued to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel Condition: GVF

China Medal 1857-60. With clasp 'China 1842' Un-named as issued to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel A scarce to find medal and clasp issue on the market Condition: VF

China Medal 1857-60. With clasp 'Fatshan 1857' Un-named as issued to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel Condition: GVF

China Medal 1857-60. With clasp 'Taku Forts 1858' Un-named as issued to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel Condition: GVF

China Medal 1857-60. With clasp 'Taku Forts 1860' Un-named as issued to personnel of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Condition: About GVF

China Medal 1857-60. With clasp 'Taku Forts 1860' Medal is un-named as issued to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel Condition: Dark toned EF

China Medal 1857-60. With clasp 'Taku Forts 1860' Un-named as issued to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel Condition: VF

China Medal 1857-60. With clasp 'Taku Forts 1860' (Asst Sgn Chas Lee, H.M.S. Coromandel I.N.) Note: Naming is officially impressed, as issued to personnel ? military and naval - that served with the Indian Navy Recipient was a 'Military' Assistant Surgeon serving on attachment aboard Her Majesty?s Ship Coromandel of the Indian Navy Reference ?Roll of the Indian Medical Service? (Crawford, 1930) the below following details are shown; Quote, Lee, Charles. B. July 1830. M.R.C.S. 1852. A.S. 11 Sept. 1852. R. 1 Aug. 1864. D. 29 Apr. 1888. China 1860, capture of Taku Forts, medal and clasp.? Unquote. Charles Lee, the son of Quartermaster Thomas Lee, Coldstream Guards, and Rose Lee, was a native of Knightsbridge, Middlesex, England, where he was born in April 1830, and later baptized on 16 July 1830 at, St-Martins-in-the-Fields, Westminster, London, England. After education and training in surgery, he was recommended for an appointment as an Assistant Surgeon in the East Indies (Madras Establishment) by Colonel Ely Wigram, late Coldstream Guards, and of Grosvenor Square ? who was a brother officer who had served with the father of Charles Lee in the same regiment. He was appointed Assistant Surgeon in the Madras Army on 11 September 1852. On 18 February 1854, Thomas Lee (Assistant Surgeon, Madras Army) married Mary Martha Spring Sherman at Secunderabad (the Cantonment adjacent to Hyderabad). Charles served with the Madras Army in India and later in China (attached to Indian Navy ship ?Coromandel?) as an Assistant Surgeon with the Madras Army through to resigning from the service on 1 August 1864. He is recorded as having died on 29 April 1888. Condition: About EF

China Medal 1857-60. With clasp 'Taku Forts 1860' (Gunr Mathw Byrne, No 3 B. 13th Bde R. Art.) Important: Medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/40) Matthew Byrne was a native of Gorey, Co. Wexford, Ireland, where he was born circa 1834. By 'Trade' he described himself as a 'Gardener' and was 20 years of age when he attested at Dublin, Ireland, on 28 January 1856, for service in the British Army and the Royal Regiment of Artillery. Matthew, however, was no stranger to military service, as at the time of his joining the regular army, he cited prior military service in the Dublin Artillery (Militia). Matthew subsequently served a staggering total of 34 years and 65 days before taking his final discharge on 1 April 1890 - incredibly during that time he was never promoted above his rank of Gunner! His overseas service included; - India: 2 years 236 days, 4 August 1857 - 26 March 1860 - China: 2 years 87 days, 27 March 1860 - 21 June 1863 In addition to the China Medal with clasp for 'Taku Forts', his service papers show he was entitled to the Indian Mutiny medal for his campaign service in India, and was also a recipient of the Military Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. At discharge his conduct was described as having been 'Very Good' Before retiring from the British Army, Matthew married Frances May Broad at Chartlon, Dover, England, on 14 September 1867. After discharege his intended place of residence was cited as being 1,Cornish Terrace, Word Street, Huntstead, Kent, England. His service papers record that he died at Balham, England, on 3 February 1921 The recipients service papers which confirm all above details are extant and available from The National Archives Condition: Contact wear commensurate with age otherwise VF

China Medal 1857-60. With clasp 'Taku Forts 1860' (Robt Wyatt. 1st Bn. Mil Train) Important: The recipients medal and clasp entitlement is confirmed on the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/40) No 2187 Private Robert Wyatt served with 1st Battalion Military Train Condition: Laquered GF

China Medal 1857-60. With clasp 'Taku Forts 1860' (Saml Salisbury 44th Regt) Important: Medal and clasp confirmed on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/41) Samuel Salisbury was born in Manchester, Lancashire, England, circa 1835. He attested for the British Army at Grantham, Lincolnshire London, on 29 September 1854. At time of his enlistment he was 19 years of age, and described himself as having been by 'Trade' a 'Dyer'. In his subsequent military career, he accumulated 20 years and 359 days service with the British Army - spent variously in-order with; 18th Royal Irish Regiment (5 years & 33 days); 44th Regiment (4 years & 288 days) and the 106th Foot (11 years & 40 days). In total he spent 17 years and 1 month overseas as under; - Crimea: (1 year 3 months) - China: (1 year 9 months) - East Indies: (14 years 1 month) He was never promoted during his almost 21 years service, and at the time of his final discharge from the British Army on 7 December 1875, his military conduct was described as being 'Very Good', and that he was in possession of four good conduct badges, a certificate of education , the Crimea Medal with clasp 'Sebastopol' and the China Medal with clasp 'Taku Forts 1860'. His name appeared no less then 13 x times in the 'Regimental Defaulterers Book' The above details were extrapolated from the recipients service papers (which are extant at The National Archives) and which can be accessed on-line from genealogical websites Condition: Minor contact marks otherwise about VF

China Medal 1857-60. With clasp 'Taku Forts 1860' (Wm Brooks. 31st Regt) Important: The recipients medal and clasp entitlement is confirmed on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/41) that was compiled in theatre at Tien Tsin China on 6 December 1861 William Brooks was a native of Chipping Morton, Oxford, England ,where he had been born circa 1839. By trade a 'Groom', he was 20 years and 2 months of age when he enlisted for the British Army, and the 31st Regiment, at Bampton, Oxfordshire, on 1 June 1859. On return from active service in China, William took his final discharge from the British Army at Aldershot on 5 February 1866, at which time he was described in a medical report of the time as 'being no longer fit to perform the duties of a soldier'. At discharge he cited his intended future place of residence as Chipping Morton Note: There were 2 x 'Private' soldiers called William Brooks that served in China with the 31st Regiment, however only one of those men earned the medal with the single clasp 'Taku Forts 1860', and that was No 319 Private William Brooks - this being his only campaign medal entitlement Sold together with hard-copy of the recipients pension papers confirming above details, muster-roll extracts and copies of the respective medal roll entry page, all of which will accompany the medal Condition: VF

China Medal 1857-60. With clasp \'Canton 1857\' (Gunner Thos. Bishop, No. 4 B. 12th Bde. Rl. Arty.) The medal is an officially impressed issue to a Gunner who served in China with No 4 Battery 12th Brigade Royal Artillery Condition: Minor edge bruising otherwise VF

China Medal 1857-60. With clasp \'Taku Forts 1860\' Un-named as issued to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel The medal fitted with a good length of medal riband in the colours of the subdued 1st type medal riband for the Second Opium War. Reference \'Ribbons and Medals\' (H. Taprell Dorling, 1974) wrote about the China Medal 1857-60: Quote, It was authorised in 1861, and was first issued with a ribbon of five equal stripes : blue, yellow, red, white and green, eventually to be replaced by the crimson ribbon with yellow edges Unquote. The above notwithstanding, no official authority pertaining to the subdued riband is known The medal cleaned with traces of lacquer having a good stiff firm swivel suspension that is not loose, and has never been messed around with Condition: VF

China Medal 1857-60. With two clasps \'Fatshan 1857\' \'Canton 1857\' Un-named as issued to personnel of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Condition: VF

China Medal 1900. Silver issue no clasp (1084 Sowar Nikal Singh 16th Bl Lcrs) Recipient was a cavalryman holding rank of Sowar (Trooper) in the 16th Bengal Lancers regiment of the Indian Army Condition: VF

China Medal 1900. Silver issue with clasp 'Relief of Pekin 1900' (W. Reed, A.B., H.M.S. Terrible.) Important: The medal and clasp to 166139 Abe Seaman William Reed is confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll (ref ADM 171/ 55) wherein the medal and clasp is shown as having been delivered to him abaord H.M.S. Terrible on 22 September 1902. The name 'W.Reed; in unique on the medal roll of H.M.S. Terrible The recipients extant Naval service record available form the National Archives, confirms that Walter Reed, was the alias for Walter Silas Upfield and was a native of Nutbourne Emsworth, Sussex, England where he had been born (as Walter Silas Upfield) on 19 July 1876. After leaving the Royal Navy, he married and resided with his family at 11 Longlands Terrace, Southworth Emsworth, Hampshire, where he was employed as a 'Jobbing Gardener'. Walter is recorded as having died at Chichester, Sussex, England in the second quarter of 1956 Condition: About EF

China Medal 1900. Silver issue with clasp 'Relief of Pekin' (45 Sepoy Kesar Singh 1st Sikh Infy) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith serving with 1st Sikh Infantry Regiment (Punjab Frontier Force) of the Indian Army Reference 'Frontier and Overseas Expeditions From India' Volume 6 (Army Headquarters, India, 1907) 1st Sikhs (Frontier Force) served with the 1st Infantry Brigade of The China Expeditionary Force deployed for active service during the Boxer Rebellion of 1900, with an estimated 600 x 'All-Ranks' subsequently joining the 'Peking Column'. A party of 70 x Indian Army officers & soldiers, from the 1st Sikhs, are recorded as being the first allied troops to lift the siege of the foreign legations at Peking, having negotiated a 'Sewage Drain' in the walls to enter the 'Legations Quarter'...... For their service in China during the Boxer Rebellion, 1st Sikhs (Frontier Force) were awarded the battle honour 'Pekin 1900', being one of only four Indian Army regiments to be awarded the honour (Vide Gazette of India No 276 of 1903) In 1903, the regiment was re-styled as 51st Sikhs (Frontier Force), and in 1922 became 1st Battalion (Prince of Wales's Own Sikhs) 12th Frontier Force Regiment Condition: VF

China Medal 1900. Silver issue with clasp 'Relief of Pekin' (5345 L.Corpl: F. Prosser. 2nd Rl: Welsh Fus:) Important: Medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers (ref WO 100/95 ) compiled and dated at Hong Kong, 6 June 1902 Francis Prosser was a native of Wigan, Lancashire, England. Describing himself as a 'Haulier' by Trade, he claimed to be 19 years and 4 months of age, when he attested for service with the British Army at Pontypridd, Wales, on 4 October 1897. He was however no stranger to the military, as at the time of his enlistment he cited prior service with the 3rd Battalion Welsh Regiment. The address of his Mother is shown in his papers as being 12 Pleasant View, Hafod, Pontypridd, Wales. His terms of service were 7 years with the Colours and 5 years with the Reserve. During his period of service with 2nd Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers, he served overseas, firstly in China for 3 years 345 days, and secondly in India for 3 years and 18 days. Private Prosser completed his first, and only period, of engagement with the British Army on 3 October 1909. His only medal entitlement being the China Medal 1900 with clasp The service papers of Private Proseer are extant and accessible at The National Archives in the file series WO/97 Condition: GVF

China Medal 1900. Silver issue with clasp 'Taku Forts' (C. Harding, Sto., H.M.S. Whiting.) Important: Senior Petty Officer Stoker Charles Harding is confirmed being 'Severely Wounded' on 31 May 1916, serving aboard H.M.S. Chester at the Battle of Jutland - famous 'Boy Cornwell' Victoria Cross warship Note: Medal and clasp verified per respective Royal Navy medal roll, reference ADM 171/55 This medal and clasp is just 1 of only 55 medals with clasp 'Taku Forts' issued to crew members of H.M.S. Whiting that landed and fought at the Taku Forts. A note in the medal roll indicates that a duplicate medal was issued to the recipient in 1925. The medal here offered being the original issue named in the original large seriffed impressed capitals typical for China medals issued to the Royal Navy During his 28 years service in the Royal Navy, Charles Harding earned 5 x campaign medals, as under; - Queen's South Africa Medal. Silver issue(Ref ADM 171/53) - China Medal 1900, With clasp 'Taku Forts' (Ref ADM 171/55) - 1914-15 Star (Ref ADM 171/104) - British War Medal. Silver issue (Ref ADM 171/104) - Interallied Victory Medal (Ref ADM 171/104) H.M.S. Chester at Jutland: A "Birkenhead" class light cruiser (sometimes called a "Town" class) these were modified Chatham/Sidney class cruisers originally planned for export to Greece but purchased, part built, by the British government in 1915. "Chester" was laid down at Cammell Laird in October 1914 (as "Lambros Katsonis") and entered service in early May 1916. Three weeks later, on the 31st May 1916, at Jutland, Chester fought as part of the 3rd Battle Cruiser Squadron Chester was scouting ahead of the 3rd Squadron when, at 5.27, she was ambushed at 6,000 yards by German light cruisers, using intercepted British signals. Chester was hit by 17 150mm shells and suffered casualties of 29 men killed and 49 wounded (including Chief Stoker Charles Harding, who was 'Severely Wounded'). Fortunately the 3rd Battle Cruiser Squadron intervened from the north east, surprising the Germans. Invincible (Hood's flagship) disabled Wiesbaden and Regensburg crippled Shark. This intervention by Hood distracted the Germans whilst Jellicoe belatedly deployed the Grand Fleet into the line of battle and thus prevented the Germans from "crossing the Grand Fleets T" before it was deployed. If this had happened it would have been utterly disastrous for the British The following extract from the Official History; " Naval Operations" by Sir Julian S. Corbett. 1923 tells the story of the Chester at Jutland: Quote, .......Admiral Hood, in response to the order to support Admiral Beatty, had reached about twenty-five miles ahead of the battle fleet with the 3rd Battle Cruiser Squadron. One of his attached light cruisers, the Canterbury, was about five miles further forward; the other, the Chester, was the same distance to the westward on his starboard beam, while his four destroyers, Shark, Acasta, Ophelia and Christopher, formed his antisubmarine screen ahead. The Chester was thus nearest to the enemy, and at 5.27 her commander, Captain R. N. Lawson, hearing the sound of guns to the south-westward, turned in that direction to investigate. Soon he could see far-away flashes breaking the mist where the 5th Battle Squadron was still fighting, and in another minute or two the form of a three-funnelled cruiser with some destroyers took shape crossing ahead of him. Realising at once that she was an enemy, he turned to starboard to bring his guns to bear, but as this movement brought one of the destroyers in admirable position for attack on his port bow he swung north and was opening fire on his phantom enemy when he saw she was not alone. Two other ghost-like forms were astern of her, and in a minute or two the Chester was smothered in bursting shell. Within five minutes she had three of her guns disabled : the majority of the guns' crews were lying dead or wounded, and with only her after gun in action she turned away north-eastward at utmost speed, dodging the salvoes like a snipe. It was Admiral Boedicker's light cruiser squadron (2nd Scouting Group) she had run into, as on Admiral Hipper's disengaged side it was continuing to the northward some four miles on his starboard beam, and the ships chasing the Chester were the Frankfurt (flag), Wiesbaden, Pillau and Elbing. The Chester seemed doomed, but rescue was at hand. Directly Admiral Hood heard the firing abaft his starboard beam he swung round north-west (5.37). As the German cruisers were closing to the eastward the courses quickly converged. In a few minutes our battle cruisers could see emerging from the mist the Chester zigzagging in the storm of shell splashes that were drenching her. A minute later her eager pursuers came suddenly into view. Immediately they saw their danger they swung round to starboard on the opposite course to Admiral Hood, but it was too late. As they passed, his guns crashed into them, while the Chester escaped across the HMS Invincible's bows, firing her last shots as she ran northward into safety........ Unquote. Of the 4 x Victoria Crosses - all awarded to individuals serving on 4 x separate warships - the posthumous award to 'Boy Cornwell' of H.M.S. Chester remains the most famous of them all, Jack Travers Cornwell being the youngest Victoria Cross winner of the Great war, and who died aged only 16 years of age. His Victoria Cross citations states' Quote, The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the grant of the Victoria Cross to Boy, First Class, John Travers Cornwell, O.N.J.42563 (died 2 June 1916), for the conspicuous act of bravery specified below. Mortally wounded early in the action, Boy, First Class, Jack Travers Cornwell remained standing alone at a most exposed post, quietly awaiting orders, until the end of the action, with the gun's crew dead and wounded all round him. His age was under sixteen and a half years. Unquote. The gun served by 'Boy Cornwell' is preserved and on permanent display together with his Victoria Cross and other medals in the Imperial War Museum in London. Charles Harding is shown on his Royal Navy service records as having been born in Aldershot, Hampshire, England on 10 June 1875. Prior to joining the Royal Navy on 28 July 1896, Charles had been employed variously as a 'Labourer' & 'Brickmaker'. Charles is recorded as having died in Chatham, England on 8 March 1939. The below following obituary to him was published in the Chatham News issue of 10 March 1939; Quote, Mr C Harding The death occurred under sadly sudden circumstances on Wednesday morning of Mr. Charles Harding, Licensee of the Naval & Military Arms, 26 Military Road, Chatham. Mr Harding had just left the cellar of his premises at about 11.30 a.m. when he collapsed and died. Sixty-two years of age, deceased had held the license of the Naval & Military Arms for the past nine years. Prior to that he was four years at the Lord Duncan, New Road, Chatham, which followed seven years as proprietor of the Albion Hotel, Weymouth. Mr Harding was an ex-Naval man who had completed some 25 years in the senior service. He took part in four campaigns including the Great War and Boer War, and during the Great War was at the Battle of Jutland. He was pensioned as Chief Stoker Petty Officer. A Freemason, he belonged to the Brownrigg and Loyal and True Lodges, and was a member of the Chatham Constitutional and Workmen's Clubs, and also the Licensed Victuallers Associations. Mr. Harding had been in somewhat indifferent health for the past year, owing to heart trouble. A widow and son are bereaved, and much sympathy will be extended to them in their great loss. Deceased was held in much esteem in the district. The funeral will take place on Monday afternoon, leaving the house at 3.30 p.m. for the interment at Chatham Cemetery at 3.45 Unquote. Sold together with soft copy's of the recipients Royal Navy service sheets and respective extract page from the China 1900 medal roll Condition: VF

China Medal 1900. Silver issue with clasp ?Relief of Pekin? (4218 Sowar Ram Phal 5th Bl Cavy.) Important: A rare to regiment medal and clasp issue to the 5th Bengal Cavalry - as a unit, the regiment did not deploy to China for the Boxer Rebellion campaign of 1900. The recipient most likely serving as a Batman to a British Officer of his regiment that was serving in China on attachment, or with a draft from his regiment attached for service with 1st Duke of York's Bengal Lancers (Skinners Horse), which unit was the only Indian cavalry regiment in the relief force for Peking The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with the 5th Bengal Cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Rare medal named to this regiment Condition: Edge bruising thus about VF

China Medal 1900. Silver issue with no clasp (264 Sepoy Appa Satam 109th Infy) Rare to regiment campaign medal, as the regiment did not deploy or serve in China during the Boxer Rebellion The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith, and by ethnicity a Marattha from Western India, who was holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) and serving with the 109th Infantry, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army, at the time of medal issuance The 109th Infantry (restyled in 1903) had previously been known as the 9th Bombay Infantry. With it's Regimental Centre located at Ahmednagar, the regiment was 'linked' with the 101st Bombay Grenadiers & 108th Infantry. The regiment, a mixed class unit, recruited amongst three communities and in 1904 comprised; 4 x Company's Mahrattas; 2 x Company's Rajputana Musalmans & 2 x Company's Punjabi Musalmans The 109th Infantry, a descendent unit of the former Bombay Presidency Army had a long & distinguished campaign history, it's pre-1914 'Battle Honours' including; Mysore Seringaptam Punjab Multan Afghanistan 1879-80 In 1922, the 109th Infantry were restyled as 4th Battalion 4th Bombay Grenadiers Note: A rare - possibly unique - medal named to the 109th Infantry. The recipient most likely having served in China during the Boxer Rebellion on attachment as a specialist (e.g., signaller, telegraphist, ward orderly, etc) or as orderly to a British Officer who had volunteered for service in China on attachment with another regiment of the Indian Army. Condition: About GVF

China Medal 1900. Silver issue with no clasp (296 Havr. Mansa Singh 34th Pjb. Pioneers) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, holding the non commissioned officer rank of Havildar (Sergeant) while serving with the 34th Sikh Pioneers, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army With it's Regimental Centre located at Ambala, Punjab Province, the regiment was 'linked' with the 23rd and 32nd Regiments of Sikh Pioneers. The 34 Sikh Pioneers was a single class regiment, that recruited it's Indian other-ranks exclusively from amongst the Mazbi Sikh community Raised in 1887, as the 34th (Punjab) Regiment of Bengal Infantry (Pioneers), the 34th Sikh Pioneers had the below following pre-1914 'Battle Honours'; - Chitral - Punjab Frontier - China 1900 In 1922, the 34th Sikh Pioneers were restyled as 3rd Battalion Sikh Pioneers. Disbanded in 1933, the descendent regiment was re-raised in 1941 as 'The Sikh Light Infantry' Condition: About VF

China Medal 1900. Silver issue with no clasp (67 Drumr. Arthur Bowman, 28th Mad. Infy.) Recipient was a Eurasian, or native Christian, serving as a Drummer with the 28th Madras Infantry of the Indian Army The tradition / practise of Eurasians and native Christian being engaged as drummers, buglers - and in general as musicians - continued in the Madras regiments of the Indian Army into the 20th century This example in particularly good condition Condition: GVF

China Medal 1900. Silver issue with no clasp (67 Sardar Dfr Ganga Dhar Alwar I.S. Infy) Note: Sardar Drr (or, Dfr) is a most peculiar 'Rank' to see on a medal, and may only have been in use with the Alwar state forces. At a guess it may refer to a 'Sardar Driver', or Sardar Dafadar (i.e, soldier in charge of stretcher bearers), and or, might also indicate that the recipient was a temporary attachment from the Alwar Lancers, which latter unit did not serve overseas in China The recipient Ganga Dhar was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith, holding the rank of 'Sardar Dafadar' while serving with the Alwar Imperial States Infantry, a regiment from the Indian Princely State of Alwar The Princely State of Alwar, was one of only four Princely States that provided units to the Imperial Government for the China Field Force (the other contributing Princely States that provided units for overseas service in the Boxer Rebellion were; Malerkotla, Bikanir & Jodphur) The origins of the 'Fateh Paltan' infantry of Alwar, dates back to 1825, in which year the regiment was raised. Prior to the Boxer Rebellion the 'Fateh Paltan' had earlier supported the British during the Indian Mutiny of 1857 With 'Bazaar Wallah' silver test cuts to reverse rim of medal Condition: Test cuts otherwise VF

China Medal 1900. Silver issue. No clasp (Sub.Conductor R. W. Laxton, R. I. M.) Medal verification: The award of the no clasp China Medal to Sub-Conductor Laxton is confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll for the Royal Indian Marine, reference ADM 171/55. The medal roll with notation that the medal was sent to the India Office on 12 November 1903 Rarity: Except for the medals specifically issued named the 3 x ships of the Royal Indian Marine ships, vis; \'Clive\', \'Canning\' & \'Dalhousie\', the referenced medal roll shows that only 24 x China 1900 Medals (10 x with clasps, 14 with no clasps) clasps were issued to British, Eurasian & native Officers, Warrant Officers & Rates of the Royal Indian Marine who landed ashore in China and were not members of named ships crews. Of \'all\' China 1900 Medals issued to the Royal Indian Marine - the award to Sub-Conductor Laxton was the only medal issued named to the rank of \'Sub-Conductor\'. Richard William Laxton, son of Walter Keyte Laxton (Overseer, with Public Works Department) and Catherine Ann Laxton (nee Brock) was a British \'True Son of Empire\', having been born in Belgaum, Bombay Presidency, India, on, 22 December 1873, and where he was baptized on, at the Fort Church, Belgaum, on, 19 January 1874. Richard appears to have been twice married, firstly, he wed Penelope Mary Jones, on 27 January 1904, at the Church Missionary Society\'s, Mission Church, Girgaum, Bombay Presidency, at which time he is recorded as an Assistant Storekeeper, Dockyards Department. His second marriage took place at the \'Hill Station\' of Sabathu, Punjab, India, where on, 5 June 1922, he wed, Lucy Mary Pegge (42). At the time of his second married in 1922, Richard was described as a \'Widower\' resident in Bombay employed as a \'Marine Storekeeper\'. Richard was a Freemason, and is recorded variously as a brethren of the \'Shamrock Lodge\' and \'Tara Lodge\' in Bombay. William Laxton died at Bombay, India, on, 2 June 1929, and was buried at, Sewree Cemetery, Bombay, on, 3 June 1929 (the same cemetery where his father was buried). Richard had died of \'Colitis\', and at the time of his death was described as, \'English, Retired Storekeeper, R.I.M. Dockyard\'. Regardless of his many years service with the Royal Indian Marine Dockyard, Bombay, Richard\'s only medal entitlement was the China Medal 1900 A unique award named to a Sub-Conductor of the Royal Indian Marine Condition: About EF

China Medal 1900. Silver no clasp (1865 Rifln Chintia Thapa 2nd Bn 4th Gurkha Rifles) 2nd Battalion 4th Gurkha Rifles have the unique distinction of being the only regiment of the Gurkha Line of the Indian Army to have seen active campaign service in mainland China Condition: About VF

China Medal 1900. With clasp 'Relief of Pekin' (5075 Pte. J. Morgan. 2nd Rl: Welsh Fus:) Note: Medal and clasp confirmed as issued per the respective medal roll (ref WO100/95) that was compiled at Hong Kong on 6 June 1902 Important: Under the remarks column of the above referenced medal roll, there is a note that states recipient was 'Deceased' at the time of the medal roll being compiled in 1902. The remark 'deceased' covers the whole gambit of possible causes of death. Whether Private Morgan was killed-in-action, or died of wounds, or from disease or accident is not currently known to us. What is known however is that Private Morgan of 2nd Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers lost his life in the Far East, as a result of his military service in China Condition: GVF

China Medal, 1857-60. With two clasps \'Taku Forts 1860\' & \'Pekin 1860\'. Officially impressed naming (Veeragoo Madras Saps. & Mins.) The recipient was a South Indian soldier of the Hindu faith, serving with the Madras Sappers & Miners, of the H.E.I.C.\'s Madras Presidency Army Important: Reference \'Early Indian Campaigns and the Decorations Awarded for them (Major H. Biddulph, undated Naval & Military Press reprint) the only Indian Sappers and Miners to serve in China 1857-1860, were two x companies of Madras Sappers and Miners, vis \'A\' & \'K\' companies, that served in theatre in 1860 In China both companies of the Madras Sappers and Miners (which numbered only a total of 254 x \'All-Ranks\', comprising 7 x British Officers & 247 x Indian Officers and Other Ranks, in a return dated 1st August 1860) served in China in the division that was under the command of Major-General Sir Robert Napier, whose division led the assault at the Taku Forts, and was present in all the actions leading to the capture of Peking A rare seen, and highly desirable campaign medal to the Madras Sappers and Miners Condition: VF

China Medal. With 4 x clasps 'China 1842' 'Fatshan 1857' 'Canton 1857' 'Taku Forts 1858' Medal unnamed as issued to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (Seventh Edition, 2006) it is estimated that only 93 x 'China 1842' clasps were issued to qualifying personnel Medal fitted with length of first-type (superseded) multi-colour riband A rare multi-clasp medal to find on the market including the clasp 'China 1842' Condition: About EF

China Station 'River Gunboat' group of 4: Acting Petty Officer, Henry George Sydenham, H.M.S. Scarab - 1914-15 Star (J.26457, H.G. Sydenham, Boy.1., R.N.) - British War Medal (J.26457 H.G. Sydenham. A.B. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (J.26457 H.G. Sydenham. A.B. R.N.) - Naval LS&GC Medal. GV coinage (J.26457 H.G. Sydenham. A/P.O. H.M.S. Scarab) Important: All medals confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign and long service medal rolls as under; - Ref ADM 171/116 for Great War trio - sent to the recipient at HMS Hawkins - Ref ADM 171/142 for Naval LS & GC Medal - issued 24 July 1931 Henry George Sydenham was a native of Brixton, London, England, where he was born on 9 June 1898. Prior to joining the Royal Navy as a 'Boy' rating on 19 August 1913, he had been employed as a 'Greengrocers Assistant' The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing style. The watered silk weave ribands suspended from a mounting brooch bar that retains it's original long hing ed pin and clasp fittings Condition: GF and better

China Station 'River Gunboat' group of 4: Petty Officer Kenneth Walter Andrews, Royal Navy, late H.M.S. Gnat - 1914-15 Star (J.34262, K.W. Andrews, Boy.1., R.N.) - British War Medal (J.34262 K.W. Andrews. A.B. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (J.34262 K.W. Andrews. A.B. R.N.) - Naval LS&GC Medal. GV issue ((J.34262 K.W. Andrews. P.O. H.M.S. Gnat.) Note: Letter ?A? over-struck in rate on Interallied Victory medal, and letter ?G? of Gnat officially corrected on LS&GC medal Important: All medals confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign and long service medal rolls as under; - Ref ADM 171/94 for Great War trio - sent to the recipient at HMS Royal Sovereign - Ref ADM 171/142 for Naval LS&GC Medal - issued 18 May 1932 Kenneth Walter Andrews was a native of Uckfield, Sussex, England, where he was born on 9 February 1899. At the time of his joining the Royal Navy as a ?Boy? rating in January 1915, he was described as having been a ?Scholar?. Kenneth Andrews is recorded as having died at West Horsham, Sussex England, sometime during the first quarter of 1972 Condition: About VF

China Station 'River Gunboat' group of 4: Petty Officer William John Bucksey, H.M.S. Bee - 1914-15 Star (233056 W.J Bucksey. L.S. R.N.) - British War Medal (233056 W.J. Bucksey. P.O. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (233056 W.J. Bucksey. P.O. R.N.) - Naval LS&GC Medal. GV issue (233056 W.J. Bucksey. P.O. H.M.S. Bee.) Important: All medals confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign and long service medal rolls as under; - Ref ADM 171/97 for Great War trio - sent to the recipient at HMS Victory - Ref ADM 171/140 for Naval LS&GC Medal - issued 17 July 1922 William John Bucksey was a native of Alverstoke, Hampshire, England, where he was born on 22 June 1889. Prior to joining the Royal Navy on 22 June 1907, he was described as having been a 'Scholar' Note: The recipient saw considerable service on the Yantze River having been drafted on China Gunboats H.M.S. Bee 7 February 1922 to 17 May 1924 and later with H.M.S. Mantis / Woodcock 18 May 1924 to 31 March 1925 Condition: GF and better

China Station 'River Gunboat' group of 4: Stoker Petty Officer, William Thomas Holden, H.M.S. Widgeon - 1914-15 Star (K.167 W.T. Holden. S.P.O. R.N.) - British War Medal (K.167 W.T. Holden. S.P.O. R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (K.167 W.T. Holden. S.P.O. R.N.) - Naval LS&GC. GV admirals bust (K.167 W.T. Holden. S.P.O. H.M.S. Widgeon) Important: All medals confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign and long service medal rolls as under; - Ref ADM 171/105 for Great War trio - sent to the recipient at HMS Vivid - Ref ADM 171/140 for Naval LS& GC Medal - issued 9 August 1923 William Thomas Holden was a native of Saltash, Cornwall, England, where he was born on 4 December 1889. Prior to joining the Royal Navy on 28 August 1908, he had been employed as a 'Dockyard Labourer' The group professionally court-mounted by Spink. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged brass gilt pin and clasp fittings Condition: Laquered about VF

China Station \'River Gunboat\' group of 4: Chief Engine Room Artificer, William George White, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Widgeon - 1914-15 Star (M.4008. W. G. White. E.R.A.3. R.N.) - British War Medal (M.4008. W. G. White. Act. C.E.R.A.2 R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (M.4008. W. G. White. Act. C.E.R.A.2 R.N.) - Naval LS&GC. GV (M.4008. W. G. White. C.E.R.A. 1 H.M.S. Widgeon) Important: All medals verified as entitled and issued per the respective campaign and long service medal rolls: - Ref ADM 171/118 for Great War trio sent to H.M.S. Carysfort - Ref ADM 171/149 for Naval LS&GC Medal sent to recipient in 1927 William George White, son of Samuel George White and Elizabeth Ann White was a native of Stonehouse, Devon, England, where he was born on 9 November 1886. Prior to joining the Royal Navy on 16 January 1912, he had been employed as a \'Boilermaker\'. While serving on the China Station in the inter-war years, William saw considerable service patrolling the waters of the Yangtze River, his Naval Service Sheet recording postings on below Gunboats: - H.M.S. Mantis (for H.M.S. Widgeon): 11 February 1925 to 30 September 1925 - H.M.S. Bee: 1 October 1925 to 31 March 1927 William\'s \'Yangtze\' service was during a very troubled period, that witnessed numerous Gunboat Actions along the Yangtze, including the Wanhsien Incident of 1926. During 1926 alone, In fifteen British, nine US, ten Japanese and six French gunboats regularly patrolled the Yangtse river. These and other warships were constantly in action throughout 1926 Sold together with a hardcopy of the recipients Royal Navy \'Service Sheet\' The medals are mounted in the swing-style, suspended from old silk weave medal ribands. The reverse of the mounting brooch retaining the original long-hinged pin and clasp fittings A scarce and desirable medal group to a famous China Station \'Yangtze River\' Gunboat, H.M.S. Widgeon Condition: Contact marks about VF

China Station \'River Gunboat\' group of 4: Stoker 1st Class Walter John Hildrow, Royal Navy late H.M.S. Tern - 1914-15 Star (K.11332. W.J Hildrow. Sto. 1., R.N.) - British War Medal (K.11332. W.J Hildrow. Sto 1 R.N.) - Interallied Victory Medal (K.11332. W.J Hildrow. Sto 1 R.N.) - Naval LS&GC Medal. GV issue ((K.11332. W.J Hildrow. Sto.1. H.M.S. Tern.) Important: A digital search of the on-line Royal Navy LS&GC rolls (ADM 171/151) show that only 18 x Naval LSGC medals were awarded to China River Gunboat H.M.S. Tern Destruction of German U Boat \'U.104\' 25 April 1918, by H.M.S. Jessamine: Recipients service papers show that he was posted to H.M.S. Colleen which was the HQ vessel \"Depot and Receiving ship\" at Queenstown, Cork, Ireland, which was also the flagship of the Commander-in-Chief for the Coast of Ireland (especially the Western Approaches) between 11 March 1916 to 31 March 1919, during which time he was posted to H.M.S. Jessamine a mine-hunter / sloop Note: All medals confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign and long service medal rolls: - Ref ADM 171/105 Great War trio sent to H.M.S. Hercules - Ref ADM 171/142 Naval LS&GC Medal issued 16 March 1932 aboard H.M.S. Tern Walter John Hildrow, son of Alfred Norman Hildrow (a Book-binder) and Fanny Eliza Hildrow Hildrow (nee Cooper) was a native of Islington, London, England, where he was born on 13 February 1893. Prior to joining the Royal Navy on 23 May 1911, he was described as having been a \'Scholar\', Walter John Hildrow is recorded as having died in, London, England, on 20 April 1961 Note: The recipient was awarded the Royal Navy Long Service Medal while serving on the China Gunboat H.M.S. Tern, while patrolling the waters of the West River in China in 1931-1932 H.M.S. Tern was one of group of four modern \'Gunboat\' vessels that were introduced to the China Station by the Royal Navy in 1927-1928. The new gunboats were of similar appearance, equipped with 2 x 3-inch HA \'High Angle\' guns and eight single machine-guns. H.M.S. Tern and H.M.S. Seamew were slightly smaller and shorter than the other two, at 262 tons compared to 310 tons. Draughts were 5 feet for H.M.S. Tern and H.M.S. Seamew. H.M.S. Tern together with H.M.S. Seamew & H.M.S. Ganet were allocated for patrol service on the waters of the West River in China. On 19 December 1941, H.M.S. Tern was destroyed when she was scuttled off Hong Kong Colony, during the Battle for Hong Kong Less well-known than the Yangtze River, but still significant for foreign trade, was the area of the West River, the Xijiang, west of Canton (now Guangzhou), in south China\'s Guangdong province. This waterway was the main tributary of the Pearl River, and the main commercial waterway of the region, fed by several other smaller rivers. Like the Yangtze, fluctuating water levels and fast rapids made navigation in these waters a significant challenge. The Royal Navy, United States Navy, and French Navy all maintained ships in this area at various periods Sold together hard-copy of recipients Royal Navy \'Service Sheet\' and extract page from respective Naval LS&GC medal register Important: A rare & DESIRABLE medal group containing a Long Service Medslnamed to China Station \'River Gunboat\' H.M.S. Tern Condition: About VF

China War Medal 1856-60. With 3 clasps \'Fatshan 1857\' \'Canton 1857\' \'Taku Forts 1860\' Medal un-named as issued Condition: GVF

China War Medal 1856-60. With 4 clasps ' China 1842' 'Fatshan 1857' 'Canton 1857' 'Taku Forts 1858' The medal un-named as issued British Battles and Medal (7th Edition) refer to an estimated 93 x 'China 1842' clasps having been issued Condition: Toned GVF

China War Medal 1857-60, With clasp 'Canton 1857' Medal is un-named as issued to Royal Naval personnel including Royal Marines Condition: About GVF

China War Medal 1900 (Boxer Rebellion) with dated slip-over clasp \'1900 CHINE 1901\' This is a silver issue medal, the rim edge bearing mint marks \'argent\' Medal fitted with stitched contemporary silk riband Condition: GVF

China: Central China Famine Relief Medal 1910-1911 The gilt and enamel medal fitted with original silk issue riband and rare on market Condition: EF

China: Peoples Liberation Army Liberation of China Medal 1945-50 &35299;&25918;&22870;&31456; . 2nd type aluminum gilt issue. Officially numbered B2476 Instituted on 12 February 1955 The medal mounted on original five sided riband bar, the backing plate retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Note: This is a 2nd type aluminum gilt issue medal Important: The medal (instituted on 12 February 1955) was awarded to veterans who had fought in the Liberation of China (Chinese Civil War 1945-1950), including those PLA present during the 'Yangtze Incident' of 1949, in the fighting against the Royal Navy's, H.M.S. Amethyst, and the relief squadron ships, 'Consort', 'Black Swan' & 'London' (for their services during the ?Yangtze Incident?, the British crews present were subsequently awarded issues of the Naval General Service Medal with clasp ?Yangtze 1949?) The 'Yangtze Incident' has been the only record fighting between British and Chinese PLA forces, during which the British Royal Navy incurred 121 x casualties (47 x killed & 74 x wounded) against an estimated 252 x Chinese casualties Condition: EF

China: Peoples Liberation Army Liberation of China Medal 1945-50 (解放奖章) First type bronze gilt. Officially numbered 314501 Instituted on 12 February 1955 Sold together with original titled and numbered (314501) packet of issue, together with companion silk riband bar, with reverse pin fitting The medal mounted on original five sided riband bar, the backing plate retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Note: This is an original early 1st type solid bronze gilt issue medal awarded circa 1955 Important: The medal (instituted on 12 February 1955) was awarded to veterans who had fought in the Liberation of China (Chinese Civil War 1945-1950), including those PLA present during the 'Yangtze Incident' of 1949, in the fighting against the Royal Navy's, H.M.S. Amethyst, and the relief squadron ships, 'Consort', 'Black Swan' & 'London' (for their services during the ?Yangtze Incident?, the British crews present were subsequently awarded issues of the Naval General Service Medal with clasp ?Yangtze 1949?) The 'Yangtze Incident' has been the only record fighting between British and Chinese PLA forces, during which the British Royal Navy incurred 121 x casualties (47 x killed & 74 x wounded) against an estimated 252 x Chinese casualties Condition: EF

Cinderella's Soldiers - Nyasaland Volunteers Reference Book Following our tradition of assisting medal collectors and military historians in the promotion of their recently published reference books, we are delighted to here recommend and promote the below following title on behalf of long standing 'Old Africa Hand' and O.M.R.S. member, Peter Charlton; - Cinderella's Soldiers: The Nyasaland Volunteer Reserve (Peter Charlton, ISBN 9780646 54527-1) Totalling 227 pages, this large formatted, well researched and lavishly illustrated book, also includes an index and a detailed bibliography. The book represents decades of research by the author - it is a labour of love. For those with a general interest in the military history of East Africa circa 1900-1920, and in particular the medals awarded to colonial volunteer forces of the erstwhile British Empire, then this is an important book for your bookshelves. The contents of the book include - but are not limited to; - Colonial origins of Nyasaland colony - History of the Nyasaland volunteers - Naval actions on Lake Nyasa - Great War campaigns against Colonel von Lettow-Vorbeck and his ''Schutztruppe" - 'Chilembwe' rebellion (for which the AGS 'Nayasaland 1915' was awarded The author, himself a medal collector (and an authority on the medals of 1st and 2nd (Nyasaland) Battalions of the King's African Rifles), spent much of his life in Nyasaland / Malawi. Through his having direct access access to many hitherto inaccessible records / sources, this has here resulted in a veritable bonanza of medal related information being presented for the first time in a single volume for the use of medal collectors. The book contains numerous detailed medal rolls and biographical notes, including; - Biographical roll of the members of the Nyasaland Volunteers with copious notes - Roll of Nyasaland Volunteers entitled to the campaign medal of the Great War - Roll of recipients in the Nyasaland Volunteers entitled to the AGS 1902 medal - Volunteers who earned Orders, Decorations & Long Service awards circa 1914-1939 The book priced at GBP 39.00 (plus postage) can be purchased directly from the author, Peter Charlton, who can be contacted at the below email address - prsrcharlton@gmail.com Note: Aberdeen Medals do not stock or distribute new titles, so please refer any inquiries directly to the author Peter Charlton at the above address.

Cinderella's Soldiers - Nyasaland Volunteers Reference Book Following our tradition of assisting medal collectors and military historians in the promotion of their recently published reference books, we are delighted to here recommend and promote the below following title on behalf of long standing 'Old Africa Hand' and O.M.R.S. member, Peter Charlton; - Cinderella's Soldiers: The Nyasaland Volunteer Reserve (Peter Charlton, ISBN 9780646 54527-1) Totalling 227 pages, this large formatted, well researched and lavishly illustrated book, also includes an index and a detailed bibliography. The book represents decades of research by the author - it is a labour of love. For those with a general interest in the military history of East Africa circa 1900-1920, and in particular the medals awarded to colonial volunteer forces of the erstwhile British Empire, then this is an important book for your bookshelves. The contents of the book include - but are not limited to; - Colonial origins of Nyasaland colony - History of the Nyasaland volunteers - Naval actions on Lake Nyasa - Great War campaigns against Colonel von Lettow-Vorbeck and his ''Schutztruppe" - 'Chilembwe' rebellion (for which the AGS 'Nayasaland 1915' was awarded The author, himself a medal collector (and an authority on the medals of 1st and 2nd (Nyasaland) Battalions of the King's African Rifles), spent much of his life in Nyasaland / Malawi. Through his having direct access access to many hitherto inaccessible records / sources, this has here resulted in a veritable bonanza of medal related information being presented for the first time in a single volume for the use of medal collectors. The book contains numerous detailed medal rolls and biographical notes, including; - Biographical roll of the members of the Nyasaland Volunteers with copious notes - Roll of Nyasaland Volunteers entitled to the campaign medal of the Great War - Roll of recipients in the Nyasaland Volunteers entitled to the AGS 1902 medal - Volunteers who earned Orders, Decorations & Long Service awards circa 1914-1939 The book priced at GBP 39.00 (plus postage) can be purchased directly from the author, Peter Charlton, who can be contacted at the below email address - prsrcharlton@gmail.com Note: Aberdeen Medals do not stock or distribute new titles, so please refer any inquiries directly to the author Peter Charlton at the above address.

City of Cardiff Special Constabulary: Service Medal 1914-18 Awarded by the Cardiff Special Constabulary to members of the Special Constabulary who served on duty in Cardiff during the Great War Medal retaining the original silk riband. Complete with mounting pin as issued that retains the hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

City of Coventry Special Constabulary: Medal for Long Service 1914 (F.W. Kimberley) The medal bearing English silver hallmarks for Birmingham (1917) Important: The recipient was Frederick William Kimberley, late 'Alderman' of Coventry & a former Treasurer of the Coventry City Supporters Club by 1920 and later a Director of Coventry City Football Club Note: The Coventry Standard Newspaper issue of 9 September 1917, includes an article captioned 'Police Dinner At Foleshill - The Mayor and the District'. Wherein F. W. Kimberley (Secretary) is recorded as having supported the Mayor and Chief Constable in providing a dinner and social evening for the 'Special Constables of the 'B' Division in the Parade Room of Foleshill Police Station There are multiple articles - and at least one obituary with captioned portrait photograph - pertaining to the life and career of Frederick William Kimberley, published in various issues of local Coventry newspapers in the period 1900-1940, including but not restricted to; Reporting of theft of boots from a boot store that he managed in 1900; being charged & fined in an RSPCA case brought against him for allowing an employee to 'Working a Horse' under harsh conditions in 1915, during the Great War (he claimed it was over-worked as one of his two horses had already been requisitioned by the Army), and report of one of his shops being broken into by 'lads' in 1919 The Coventry Evening Telegraph issue of 30 January 1940 contained a captioned portrait photograph of the recipient, together with the following obituary notice: Quote, DEATH OF ALDERMAN KIMBERLEY 19 Years of Coventry Council Service Alderman Frederick William Kimberley, for 19 years a member of Coventry City Council, died last night at his home, 77, Broad Lane, Coventry. Aged 67, he had been seriously ill for about a week. A native of Birmingham, Alderman Kimberley came to live in Coventry about 40 years ago, and until about 12 years ago was in business as a wholesale sweets manufacturer at premises in Foleshill Road. He was first elected to the City Council in November, 1920, and - particularly after his retirement - devoted much attention, enthusiasm, and energy to public work. This service was duly recognised in April, 1932, when he was elevated to the aldermanic bench. Among other interests outside the Council, Alderman Kimberley, was at one time a Director of Coventry City Football Club, and was a member of the Reform and Liberal Clubs. In an unobtrusive way ,too, he interested himself in philanthropy. Alderman Kimberley's wife died six years ago, and he leaves no children. During the meeting of the City Council to-day, the Mayor (Councillor J. Holt) referring to Alderman Kimberley's death, said that he had sat with the late Alderman ever since he became a member of the Council. He had sometimes been at variance with him, but nevertheless, Alderman Kimberley had a character that everyone admired. He was a much shrewder man than was sometimes appreciated, and was always a gentleman. The Council passed a resolution expressing their sorrow at the death of Alderman Kimberley, and also recorded their very high appreciation of his character and public services. They expressed their heart-felt sympathy with the late Alderman's relatives. Unquote Frederick William Kimberley, son of Richard Kimberley (Sailmaker) & Jane Malin Kimberley (nee Matthews) was a native of, Aston, Warwickshire, England, where he was born on 24 April 1872. At the time of the 1901 National Census for England and Wales, Frederick is described as employed as a 'Boot Store Manager', but by the time of the 1911 Census, he is shown described as a 'Wholesale, Sweet, Confectioner'. Frederick was a well known, and successful 'Confectioner' of some substance in the city of Coventry, as evinced by his entry in the 1921 issue of, Kelly's Trade Directory for Warwickshire, recording him as having premises at three separate locations in Coventry, vis; 323 Foleshill Road; 5 High Street & 23 Hertford Street. Frederick William Kimberley of, Holly Hall, 77 Broad Lance, Coventry, Warwickshire, England, is recorded as having died on, 29 January 1940 A medal of considerable 'Coventry' local history interest Condition: VF

Civic Order: 2nd Class, silver base metal and enamel The medal mounted with the \'Long Service\' category ribbon Condition: GVF

Civil Decoration 1914-1918: Civil Decoration 1914-1918, II Class Cross with ?1914-1918? bar (D?coration Civique 1914-1918, Croix de 2e Classe avec barrette ?1914-1918? / Burgerlijke Decoratie 1914-1918, Kruis 2nd Klasse, met ?1914-1918? gesp) The insignia fitted with 'Great War' issue silk riband Instituted on 12 December 1918 as an award in five class (2 x decorations and 3 x medals) specifically as a reward for distinguished and meritorious wartime service in the period 1914-1918 Condition: GVF

Civil Decoration 1940-1945: Medal of the Civil Decoration 1940-1945, II Class medal with ?1940-1945? clasp (D?coration Civique 1940-1945, Medaille de 2e Classe avec barrette ?1940-1945? / Burgerlijke Decoratie 1940-1945, Medaille 2nd Klasse, met ?1940-194 The insignia fitted with 'Second World War' issue silk riband Instituted by the Government in Exile in London on 21 July 1944, as an award in five class (2 x decorations and 3 x medals) specifically as a reward for distinguished and meritorious wartime service in the period 1940-1945 Condition: GVF

Civil Decoration: 1st type. 1st Class, gilt and enamel The medal mounted with the ?Long Service? type ribbon as awarded to members of the Civil Service, Civic Administration Services and nominated foreign nationals Condition: EF

Civil Decoration: 1st type. Set of all 3 x grades of the Civic Medal, in Gilt, Silver and Bronze - Medal of the Civic Decoration. 1st Class gilt - Medal of the Civic Decoration. 2nd Class silver - Medal of the Civic Decoration. 3rd Class bronze The insignia each mounted with the ?Long Service? type ribbon as awarded to members of the Civil Service, Civic Administration Services Condition: About EF

Civil Decoration: For Bravery in the Civil Guard & Fire Brigade. 1st type 2nd Class. Silver & enamel The insignia fitted with the distinctive riband when awarded to those members of the Civil Guard and Fire Brigades for acts of bravery and distinguished service Condition: GVF

Civil Defence Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. EIIR 'United Kingdom' services reverse The medal is un-named as issued Sold together with original plush Royal Mint case of issue, this latter with the name of the medal in gilt tooled letters on the upper lid of case Condition: GVF

Civil Defence Long Service Medal. British reverse, with additional 'Long Service' bar (James Macnaughton) Uncommon to find these medals with engraved naming. The medal fitted with mounting brooch bar to reverse of riband,a nd contained in Royal Mint case of issue. This bearing RM logo, and having name of the award in gilt tooling on lid of case. Condition: GVF

Civil Defence Medal (Air Raid Precuations) 1940-1945 A bronze gilt medal with reverse legend '1939 Servimus 1945' Condition: GVF

Civil Defence Medal (Colonial issue reverse 1963-1997) Un-named as issued The medal riband retaining the original mounting bar with hinged pin & clasp, and sold together with titled hinged case of issue The Civil Defence Medal was instituted in 1961, and by 1963 was being issued with one common obverse & riband, but with 3 x different reverse designs (for UK Civil Defence; Northern Ireland Civil Defence and Colonial Civil Defence) The colonial issue Civil Defence Medal was issued between 1963 - 1997, to the Civil Defence forces in the British Colonies of; Gibraltar, Malta & Hong Kong. The award of the medal in Malta, was very short-lived as the island became independent on 21 September 1964 From 1965, the 'Colonial issue' became almost an exclusive award in Hong Kong Colony, basis the small numbers awarded in Gibraltar The medal was awarded for 15 years long and efficient service, with further service clasps being awarded for additional '12 years' service Between 1963-1997, in Hong Kong Colony, it is estimated that a total of 5,295 medals were issued, together with 787 x further award '1st Clasps', and 92 x Further award '2nd Clasps' The hinged case of issue with scuffs and wear Condition: Medal about EF

Civil Defence Medal. United Kingdom reverse The medal mounted on it?s original riband and mounting brooch bar as issued. The brooch retaining it?s hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

Civil Defence Medal. United Kingdom \'Home\' issue reverse As awarded to qualifying members of the Civil Defence in England, Wales, Scotland and the Channel Islands The Civil Defence Medal (CDM) was instituted by Queen Elizabeth II in March 1961 and awarded for 15 years continuous service in a variety of different organisations including the Civil Defence Corps (CD), the Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS), the National Hospital Service Reserve (NHSR) and the United Kingdom Warning and Monitoring Organisation Condition: About EF

Civil Resistance Medal 1940-1945 Condition: EF

Civilian Service Medal Afghanistan (2001-). Officially named to a British recipient Sold together with official Royal Mint hinged case of issue, with name of the medal in gilt tooled letters on lid of case The medal complete with original riband and mounting bar, as issued, the mounting bar retaining the hinged pin and clasp fittings The medal was instituted in 2011, retroactive to 2001, and still in current issue as of 31 August 2021 Basic award criteria is either 30 days continuous service in theatre Afghanistan, or aggregated 45 days service, by qualifying categories of personnel The medal was awarded to civilian personnel employed by Her Majesty's Government agencies and appointed contractors and contractors staff in Afghanistan As of February 2017, it is reported that an estimated 2469 medals had been issued Rare seen on market Virtually un-circulated and as near 'Mint' as issued Condition: EF

Clarnico Fire Brigade Medal The silk medal riband fitted with mounting bar, that retains it's original hinged pin and clasp fittings, as issued Medal sold together with fitted letherette case of issue The Clarnico Fire Brigade - generally accepted and reported on as an extremely well organized force, including it's own prize winning 'Brass Band - was the private Fire Brigade of Clarke, Nickolls & Coombs Ltd - the famous British 'Confectionary' business, and was a for a long time the largest sweet manufacturer in Britiain and across the British Empire. Established in 1872 as Clarke, Nickolls & Coombs, 'Clarnico's' main product was candied peel, though it soon diversified into making marmalade, jam and then sweets. By the 1900s the company had its own fire brigade, ambulance, a brass band that toured abroad and a 100-strong choral society In 1890, the company's Hackney Wick?s sweet-making industry was thriving. Clarnico, on Carpenter?s Road, was the largest sweet manufacturer in the country and employed 1,500 people. The main factory premises were ideally situated for deliveries of sugar on the banks of the River Lee navigation channel, it was famous for mint creams as well as producing liquorice Chinese Pigtails, coconut-based Toasted Haddocks and the eclectically-named Pig?s Head & Carrots and Dolly?s Musical Bottles. Clarnico was bought out by Trebor in 1969 for ?900,000 which stopped making all of its products expect the most famous. Today Clarnico exists as CNC, a property firm. Until it was knocked down five years ago for the Olympics, the main factory building could be seen from the Overground train near Hackney Wick A superb Fire Brigade medal, in nearly uncirculated condition Condition: EF

Clasp for the Africa Star '8th Army' This is an original issue clasp Condition: EF

Clasp for the Africa Star '8th Army' This is an original issue clasp Condition: EF

Clasp only for GSM 1918. 'S.E. Asia 1945-46' This fitted to General Service Medal suspender, and sold complete as illustrated Condition: VF

Clasp only for the 1914 Star, dated '5th Aug. - 22 Nov 1914.' This is an original issue clasp Condition: GVF

Clasp only for the 1914 Star, dated '5th Aug. - 22 Nov1914.' This is an original issue clasp Condition: EF

Clasp only for the 1914 Star, dated '5th Aug. - 22 Nov1914.' This is an original issue clasp Condition: GVF

Clasp to the General Service Medal 1947 'Overseas Korea 1950-53' An example of the rarest clasp awarded to the GSM 1947, with less than 200 estimated to have been awarded to members of the highly distinguished and much decorated 60th Parachute Field Ambulance, Army Medical Corps, that served in Korea 1950-53 as part of the Commonwealth Division. In particular the Indian Medics were prominent in their support to the United States 187th Regimental Combat Team. This example with provenance from the American Numismatic Society Collection, see collection acquisition label attached. An extremely rare clasp Condition: EF

Clasp: \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' This is an original silver clasp for the Indian General Service Medal 1936 Condition: VF

Coastal Artillery War Badge (Kriegsmarine) - with makers marks This silvered and gilt metal badge has makers marks on reverse for manufacturer ?Schwerin Berlin? Condition: GVF

Colombia: Medal for Service in Overseas War 1952. 2nd Class. Bronze Star for Merit or Devotion to Duty in Combat (Estrella de Bronce) 1952 Original ordnance issue, with 'Campana de Corea' legend on reverse and in centre a Korean 'Taegukgi' symbol The medal riband fitted with distinctive 'Korean War' corded silk riband with Korean 'Taegukgi' emblem woven in the centre. The stitched ribband complete with attached integral top metal brooch / buckle bar, which latter has a pin-back attachment for wear on the reverse, and as issued The decoration was uniquely awarded for the Korean War Condition: EF

Colombia: Infantry Battalion Medal for Korean War. White metal complete with original integral top brooch bar or 'Pasador', this latter with long hinged pin and intricate drop clasp fittings as issued The riband is original issue multi-coloured riband in five colours in seven alternating vertical stripes Obverse: Soldier hoisting the Colombian flag atop a mountain Reverse: Insignia of the Colombian UN Contingent, with legend 'Battalion De Infanteria Colombia', and below a tablet with the name of the medal 'Honor Aldeber Cumplido' Also referred to as the 'Mount Baldy' medal after the most iconic Colombian battle action of the Korean War Scarce Condition: GVF

Colombia: Medal for Service in Overseas Wars (Medalla por Servicios en Guerra Internacional). Iron Cross, or 'Cruz di Hierro' Instituted: Decree No 182 of 1952, and to date only awarded for the Korean War. The decoration with the raised state emblem of Colombia on the obverse and reverse with distinctive embossed reverse,comprising in the centre the raised national emblems of South Korea, the 'Taeguk' bordered by 4 x trigrams, betwen the legend 'Accion Distinguida De Valor - Campana de Corea Dimension: Approx 44mm Suspension: With double ring suspension as issued The 'Heroes Cross' or 'Cruz di Hierro' was the highest gallantry decoration awarded to any member of the Columbian Contingent during the Korean War The decoration was awarded in two grades (from identical ribands but in two distinct designs; 1). The 'Cruz di Hierro' (Iron Cross) for acts of gallantry and distinguished leadership in combat, and 2). The 'Bronze Star' (Estrella de Bronce) for meritorious acts on active service. The same riband - with 'Taeguk' symbol in the centre - and fitted with distinctive integral top riband buckles, was attached to both types of medal. The decorations were both modelled on the foreign decorations, viz 'The Iron Cross' of Germany, and the 'Bronze Star' of the United States Reference 'Grandes Momentos de Colombia' (Gustavo Castro Caycedo, 2016), at a parade held in Bogata, Colombia, on 20 November 1954, 117 x 'Cruz di Hierro' decorations were presented to those members of the Colombian Contingent who were decorated with this medal for their bravery in the Korean War The same reference records that a total of 5,100 Colombians served with the Colombian Forces, Army (4314) and Naval (786), in the Korean War, incurring the following casualties; - Kiled-inAction: 163 - Wounded-in-Action: 448 - Missing: 47 - Prisoners of War (Released): 28 An extremely rare gallantry decoration for the Korean War Condition: About EF

Colombia: Medal for Service in Overseas Wars (Medalla por Servicios en Guerra Internacional). Iron Cross, or \'Cruz di Hierro\' Instituted: Decree No 182 of 1952, and to date only awarded for the Korean War Obverse: The raised state emblem of Colombia Reverse: Raised national emblems of South Korea, the \'Taeguk\' bordered by 4 x trigrams, between the legends \'Accion Distinguida De Valor\' & \'Campana de Corea\' which latter are on the two horizontal arms of the cross Dimension: Approx 44mm Suspension: With double ring suspension as issued The \'Heroes Cross\' or \'Cruz di Hierro\' was the highest gallantry decoration awarded to any member of the Columbian Contingent during the Korean War The decoration was awarded in two grades (from identical ribands but in two distinct designs; 1). The \'Cruz di Hierro\' (Iron Cross) for acts of gallantry and distinguished leadership in combat, and 2). The \'Bronze Star\' (Estrella de Bronce) for meritorious acts on active service. The same riband - with \'Taeguk\' symbol in the centre - and fitted with distinctive integral top riband buckles, was attached to both types of medal. The decorations were both modelled on the foreign decorations, viz \'The Iron Cross\' of Germany, and the \'Bronze Star\' of the United States Reference \'Grandes Momentos de Colombia\' (Gustavo Castro Caycedo, 2016), at a parade held in Bogata, Colombia, on 20 November 1954, 117 x \'Cruz di Hierro\' decorations were presented to those members of the Colombian Contingent who were decorated with this medal for their bravery in the Korean War The same reference records that a total of 5,100 Colombians served with the Colombian Forces, Army (4314) and Naval (786), in the Korean War, incurring the following casualties; - Kiled-inAction: 163 - Wounded-in-Action: 448 - Missing: 47 - Prisoners of War (Released): 28 An extremely rare gallantry decoration for the Korean War Condition: About EF

Colombia: United Nations Service Medal. Colombian variant with integral top brooch bar \'Corea\'. In Spanish language The reverse of the integral top brooch bar with reverse hinged pin & clasp fittings Sold complete as a 'set' including: - Balsa wood case of issue This with plush recess and silk upper panel - Loose UN Korea 'Butchers Apron' riband bar This with single pin post and clutch-back fitting - Colombia UN Contingent veterans lapel pin This with screw post & clutch back fitting The official Spanish language United Nations Service Medals for the Korean War, were only awarded to armed forces personnel (Army & Navy) from Colombia The Colombian made variant UN Service Medals for the Korean War are rarely seen on the market Rare Condition: About EF

Colonial Auxiliary Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Edward VII issue (No. 2380 Lieut. Ruston Pestonjee, C.L.I.) Important: Reference 'The Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal' (J.M.A. Tamplin, 1984), the medal is verified per the respective award notice published in the Ceylon Gazette issue of 5 February 1909, Page 91 Recipient was a commissioned officer of the Zoroastrian, or 'Parsi' faith who held the rank of Lieutenant while serving with the Ceylon Light Infantry, an all volunteer infantry corps of Ceylon Colony Rustom Pestonjee was first commissioned (as a Second Lieutenant) in 1905, and is recorded as a Captain in 1912 (British Army List refers). He was a scion of the Pestonjee family who were prominent in commerce in Ceylon Colony. Rustom's descendent Pestonjee family are still amongst the few remaining Parsi family's residing in Colombo today, where the family own one of the leading trading companies in Sri Lanka, viz the Aban Group of companies Condition: GVF

Colonial Auxiliary Force Long Service Medal. EDVII issue (Sergt F.C. Lokko.) Note: Officially engraved serifed letters Important: The recipient is confirmed as having been a long serving 'Native Officer' of the Gold Coast Volunteers Notice: The Notice & Royal Warrant pertaining to the award of The Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal was published in the Gold Coast Gazette issue of 31 October 1899 The Army Lists of the Great War era, include the recipient 'F.C. Lokko' under the returns of the Gold Coast Volunteers, in which lists from 1914, the recipient is shown as being one of only 3 x 'Native Officers' of the Gold Coast Volunteers then listed with a date of seniority (first date of commission), 5 September 1906. F. C. Lokko continued to serve through the Great War, and by the time of the 1918 Army List (Quarterly issue, June 1918) is shown as one of only 4 x 'Native Officers' then serving in the Gold Coast Volunteers The Gold Coast Rifles Volunteers were first raised in 1892. By 31 December 1906 - the year in which Sergeant Lokko was commissioned to Native Officer rank - the strength of the generic Gold Coast Volunteers (that included the descendent unit of the Gold Coast Rifles Volunteers comprised: - Officers: x 21 - Native Officers: x 4 - Rank & File: x 446 By 1906, there were several volunteer units in Gold Coast Colony, the Gold Coast Volunteers (formerly Gold Coast Rifles Volunteers); Gold Coast Railway Volunteers; Gold Coast and Ashanti Mines Volunteers & Machine Gun Sections (this latter comprising 3 officers & 36 Rank and file) A rare seen Colonial long service medal to a native recipient - later 'Native Officer' of the Gold Coast Volunteers Condition: VF

Colonial Auxiliary Force Long Service Medal. GV issue (No.1419 Colour Sergeant G. W. Griffiths.) Note: Recipient was a Colour Sergeant serving with the British Honduras Volunteer Force. Reference 'The Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal', (J. M. A. Tamplin, ) a total of 48 X medals only - all obverse types - are recorded as awarded for the 'Central American British Colony of British Honduras Important: Medal verified per British Honduras Gazette issue of 24 May 1919 Provenance: Ex John Tamplin Collection G. W. Griffiths lived in British Honduras. He served in the Volunteers and in 1907 as a Corporal he took part in the expedition to Stann Creek to assist the civil authorities in restoring order following a strike and associated disturbances caused by Jamaican and other railway construction workers. The volunteers were called out on 18 June 1907 and Griffiths was one of the 2 officers and 100 men selected for the expedition. Arriving at the scene, order was soon restored and the Volunteers returned to Belize on 21 June Sold together with file of various copied research extracts and notes as previously prepared and recorded by John Tamplin (late, National Army Museum, Author & medal Collector) All colonial era medals for service in British Honduras are rare on the market Condition: About GVF

Colonial Auxiliary Force Long Service Medal. GV issue 2nd Type (E.85 Rfm. Thomas H. Cooke, Southern Rhodesia Volunteers.) The recipient Thomas Henry Cooke, was a long time settler resident in Southern Rhodesia Medal verification: Medal entitlement confirmed per publication of award in the Southern Rhodesia Government Gazette issue of 18 April 1924 Reference \'The Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal\', (J. M. A. Tamplin, 1984) it is estimated that only 142 x Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medals are recorded as awarded in Southern Rhodesia, per awards gazetted in the period 25 December 1914 to 7 September 1945 - all medals issued bore the obverse of GV (including 3 x retroactive awards that were gazetted during the reign of GVI in the 1937 (x 2) & 1945 (x 1) Thomas Herbert Cooke, an Ulsterman, was the son of Henry James Cooke & Annie Cooke (nee Corrie / Corry). Thomas was born at Library Lane, Banbridge, Co. Down, Ireland, on, 4 April 1877. He married Beatrice Lydia Hull (described as a \'British Colonial\', born on, 10 March 1882). United Kingdom Incoming Shipping Passenger Lists contain several listings for Thomas Herbert Cooke, a resident of Southern Rhodesia, and described as a \'Company Secretary\' who made several visits to the United Kingdom circa 1930-1957 where he is variously recorded as \'Secretary \'/ \'Company Secretary\'. On several visits he was accompanied by his wife Beatrice Lydia Cooke. The couple had a son Charles Henry Valentine Cooke, who had been born in Bulawayo, Matabeleland North, Southern Rhodesia, on, 14 February 1911, and who is reported to have died at Cape Town, South Africa sometime in 1996 Provenance: The medal was formerly in the definitive Southern Africa themed \'Upfill-Brown Medal Collection\', that was sold at Buckland Dix & Wood, in London, December 1991, and where it hammered for GBP 100, almost 33 years ago. A medal of the finest possible provenance A very scarce seen Colonial long service medal for Southern Rhodesia Condition: GVF

Colonial Auxiliary Force Long Service Medal. GV issue 2nd Type (Pte. C. G. Williams. M.S.V.R.) Note: The recipient Cyril Gwatkin Williams, was a long time resident British expatriate \'Rubber Planter\' n Malaya, who held the rank of Private while serving as a volunteer with the Malay States Volunteer Rifles Medal verification: Medal verified per publication of award in the Federated Malay States Government Gazette issue of 26 June 1925 Reference \'The Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal\', (J. M. A. Tamplin, 1984) it is estimated that only 101 x medals only were are recorded as awarded for the \'Federated Malay States\', per awards gazetted in the period 13 May 1914 to 22 July 1938 During the 1920\'s, Cyril was appointed Secretary of the Perak Club, Taiping, Malaya The Gloucestershire Echo issue of 28 December 1949 contained the below quoted obituary pertaining to the recipient Cyril Gwatkin Williams: Quote, DEATH OF O.C. The death has taken place at Havant of Mr. Cyril Gwatkin Williams, a member of a very well known Cheltenham family of the past. Mr. Williams, who was 73 of age, was an Old Cheltonian, and was a son of the late Mr. Edward Gwatkin Williams. For some years he was in Malaya as a rubber planter, and gained the Long Service Medal as a member of the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Unquote. A very scarce seen medal to the Malay States Volunteer Rifles Condition: About GVF

Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. GV issue (No 428 Trooper Percy Penrose Miers, Ceylon Mounted Rifles) Note: The 'S' of surname Miers has been neatly officially corrected Condition: Minor edge bruising otherwise GVF

Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal. EDVII issue (No. 2539 Vol. Arthur Andrew Ferdinand, Ceylon Lt. Infy.) The award was published in the Ceylon Gazette of 8 April 1910. Only an estimated 79 awards of this medal to Ceylonese units between October 1901 and November 1910 Condition: GVF

Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal. GV first issue with swivel supender (No. 4550 Pte. Packeer Mohideen, Ceylon Lt. Infy.) Important: The award confirmed as being published in the Ceylon Government Gazette of 21 Sepotember 1917 The name of the recipient denote that he was a local Moor (Muslim) volunteer, serving in the Ceylon Light Infantry Condition: GVF

Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service medal. GV first issue, with swivel suspender (No. 5191 Pte. Tikiri Banda Tennekoon, Ceylon Light Infy.) Important: The award confirmed as being published in the Ceylon Government Gazette of 15 August 1919 The surname of the recipient denote that he was a local Sinhalese volunteer, serving in the Ceylon Light Infantry Condition: GVF

Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal. GV issue (Lce. Cpl. Arthur Warburton Warburton-Gray, Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps) Important: The medal is confirmed as being published in the Ceylon Gazette of 2 June 1922 (page 1240) Note: Reference 'The Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal' (J.M.A. Tamplin, 1984), therein it is estimated that 416 x CAFLSM's were awarded to 'All-Ranks' of the Ceylon Volunteers between circa 1901-1937, including both EDVII and GV issues Arthur Warburton Warburton-Gray, an Englishman, was born circa 1879. He llived and worked for a great many years as a 'Planter' in Ceylon Colon, only taking his retirement in 1953, in which year both Arthur (aged 74 years) and his wife Isabel (aged 71 years) bade their farewells to Ceylon when they embarked on the P & O. SN Company liner 'Stratheden' for a passage to the United Kindom, disembarking at Tilbury Dock on 3 May 1953. taking retirement in yis recorded as having died at Cuckfield, Sussex, England during the second quarter of 1950 The medal mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medal riband suspended from a mounting bar that retains the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Toned GVF

Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal: GV issue. Un-named The medal is un-named as struck & issued ex Royal Mint Instituted in 1899, the basic award criteria for the medal was 20 years continuous or aggregated service in the colonial auxiliary forces of the British Empire Note however, the medal was not awarded in 'all' colonies, it was never awarded in Kenya, Uganda, India or Burma. The medal was made obsolete in 1930, when it was replaced by awards of the Efficiency Medal Similarly, the medal was not uniformly awarded in all colonies or dominions from 1899, as many colonies only introduced the medal for award many years after 1899! Reference 'The Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal' (J.M.A. Tamplin. 1984). The below following numbers of gazetted medals were traced by the author, to members of the, Ceylon, Hong Kong, Straits Settlements & Federated Malay States, Colonial Auxiliary Forces. As other documented awards have been recorded since then, the figures here shown are only estimates: - Ceylon: x 416 (earliest recorded 18 October 1901) - Hong Kong Colony: x 4 (earliest recorded 25 January 1902) - Federated Malay States: x 101 (earliest recorded 13 March 1914) - Straits Settlements: x 83 (earliest recorded 6 September 1901) Condition: GVF

Colonial France (French Union Army) Kingdom of Laos - Parachutists Brevet Wings. White metal and gilt The Laotian paratroopers owed their origin and traditions to the French airborne forces of the First Indochina War, during which 2 x Laotian airborne units were raised in 1948 and 1951 respectively. Both of the Laotian airborne units were heavily engaged during the French Indochina War and both earned high praise for their prowess in the field while under active combat conditions This die-struck badge from circa 1953-1954. Complete with rear post and rod fittings, as worn The insignia with official French makers marks on reverse \'Les Insignies Militaires DRAGO 3.R. De Romainville Paris\', and below the warning \'Reproduction Interdite\' (Reproduction Forbidden) The famous French insignia maker DRAGO was located at 3 Rue De Romainville, Paris, in the period 1952-1960 A superb item of Laos \'Para\' insignia dating from the era of the French Indochina War Scarce Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale) with 2 clasps 'Algerie' & 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' The 'Algerie' clasp was instituted on 30 September 1900 to include retrospective campaigns dating back to 1880, while the clasp 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' was instituted on 21 November 1940. The clasps are both of the first type clipover style (clapet), and each bears silver assay stamps or makers marks on obverse of clasp and on reverse of clip of clasp. The medal is silver stamped 'Argent' on the rim Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection Condition: VF

Colonial Medal (La Medaille Coloniale) with 2 x clasps 'Algerie' & 'Madagascar' The 'Algerie' clasp was instituted on 30 September 1900 to include retrospective campaigns dating back to 1880, while the clasp 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' was instituted on 7 June 1895 to include retropsective services from 1829. The Madagascar clasp is of the first type clipover style (clapet), while that for 'Algerie' is of the slipover type. Both clasps bear silver assay stamps or makers marks on the obverse and reverse of the clasps.The medal is silver stamped 'Argent' on the rim. This with an identification label of the ANS indicating that the medal was Acquisition No 67.226 being part of the J. Coolidge Hills Collection (Wadsworth Atheneum) Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection Condition: VF

Colonial Medal (La Medaille Coloniale) with clasp 'Algerie' The clasp is of the first type clipover style (clapet), and bears silver assay stamps or makers marks on obverse of clasp and on reverse of clip. This medal is an early private variant with no silver stamp on the rim, and the designers name on obverse bust is missing. Together with an indentification label from the ANS indicating that the medal was Acquisition No 67.226 and from the J. Coolidge Hills Collection (Wadsworth Atheneum) Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection Condition: VF

Colonial Medal (La Medaille Coloniale) with clasp 'Sahara' This clasp was intituted on 30 Septemebr 1900 to include retrospective campaigns dating back to 1880. The clasp is of the first type clipover style (clapet), and bears silver assay stamps or makers marks on obverse of clasp and on reverse of clip. The medal is silver stamped 'Argent' on the rim Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection Condition: VF

Colonial Medal (La Medaille Coloniale) with clasp 'Tonkin' The 'Tonkin' clasp was instituted on 7 June 1895 to include retropsective services from 1893. The clasp is of the first type 'clipover' (clapet) type and bears silver assay stamps or makers marks on the obverse and reverse of the clasp.The medal is silver stamped 'Argent' on the rim Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (La Medaille Coloniale) with clasp (clapet) 'Algerie' This clasp was intituted on 6 March 1894 to include retrospective campaigns dating back to 1827. The clasp is of the first type clipover style (clapet), and bears silver stamp or makers marks on obverse of clasp and on reverse of clip. The medal bears the silver stamp 'Argent' on the rim Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection Condition: VF

Colonial Medal (La Medaille Coloniale) with clasp \'Maroc\' This clasp was intituted on 28 April 1914 to include retrospective services dating back to 1912. This medal has a uniface suspension, while the clasp is of the slipover type and bears silver assay stamps or makers marks on reverse of clasp Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection Condition: EF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type medal with double faced wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp 'Afrique' The medal is of the second type by maker 'Arthus Bertrand' (25mm) The medal with word 'Bronze' and makers marks for Arthus Bertrand indented on the rim The clasp attached to the riband is of the official type by maker 'Arthus Bertrand' and represents service in any of 146 x different approved qualifying expeditions across Africa in the period 1903-1934 Condition: About EF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type medal with uniface single sided wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' The medal is of the second type with uniface single sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and numeral '1' on reverse of medal The clasp attached to the riband is of the official type by maker 'Marie-Albert' Introduced in 1901, the clasp was awarded in respect of numerous qualifying expeditions and services in Togo, Cameroon, Sudan, Dahomey, Guinea, Mauritania. During the Second World War the Vichy Government also issued the clasp in respect of the Vichy forces that defended 'Dakar' Condition: Toned EF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Vichy 'Etat Francaise' type medal bronze medal with uniface suspension. With 1 x clasp 'Indochine' A rare 'Vichy' bronze issue of the medaille coloniale The clasp attached to the riband is of the official type by maker 'Arthus Bertrand' The clasp 'Indochine' was introduced in 1936 to mark service along the borderlands of French Indochina (Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam) during the years 1940-1941 A hard to find variant medal type to find in the market in such good condition Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 'London' variant (Modele 'FFL' Londres). With 2 x clasps (agrafes) 'Afrique Francaise Libre' & ' Libye' Second type (30mm) with uniface (single-sided) suspension. This the 'London' variant made for the Free French by London maker 'J.R. Gaunt', the makers marks J.R.G. on reverse die of medal The clasps (agrafes) are of the official type by maker 'Arthus Bertrand' Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 'London' variant (Modele Londres) for 'F.F.L.'. With 1 x clasp (agrafe) 'Koufra' Second type (30mm) with uniface (single-sided) suspension. This the 'London' variant made for the Free French by London maker 'J.R. Gaunt', the makers marks J.R.G. on reverse die of medal The clasp if of the official type by the Paris Mint The clasp represents service with 'Free French' forces who fought Rommel's Afrika Corps at 'Koufra' A scarce and desirable single clasp medal Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 'London' variant (Modele Londres). With London 'F.F.L.' variant clasp 'Bir Hacheim 1942' Second type (30mm) with uniface (single-sided) suspension. This the 'London' variant made for the Free French by London maker 'J.R. Gaunt', the makers marks J.R.G. on reverse die of medal The clasp 'Bir Hacheim 1942' if of the scarce variant 'F.F.L' type struck in London by maker 'J.R. Gaunt'. This having the distinctive blue silver toning and pebbled obverse background The clasp represents service with 'Free French' forces who fought Rommel's Afrika Corps at the famous battle of 'Bir Hakeim' The silk ribbon fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French tradition A rare and desirable variant clasp and medal 'Free French' combination Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st 'Premier Type' Medal. With 4 x clasps 'Congo' 'Sahara' 'Tchad' 'Algerie' First type (30mm) with makers marks 'Mercier' on obverse side of double sided wreath suspension The 4 x clasps of the 'Agrafe' or slip-over type, by 'Arthus Bertrand' Medal with additional official Paris Mint marks, 'Argent' (silver) and a 'Cornucopia' indented on rim Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st 'Premier Type'medal with bi-face suspension. With clasp (agrafe) 'Soudan' Important: The clasp is by Paris Maker 'Arthus Bertrand', and has on the backstrap their maker mark 'AB&Cie' and the 'Sanglier' silver hallmark Note: Reference 'La Medaille Coloniale: Guide du Collectionneur (Patrick Binet, 2009), the author makes reference to an unofficial 'Soundan' clasp by maker Arthus Bertrand, but no example is illustrated The medal has makers marks on the branch suspension for maker 'Mercier' The medal with Paris Mint Cornucopia and 'Argent' indented on rim A rare example of early unofficial clasp associated with the 'Scramble for Africa', including the showdown between the British and French at 'Dongola'

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st type medal. With 2 x 'Grand Missions' clasps for 'De L Atlantique A la Mer Rouge' 'Centre Africain' First type medal with double sided wreath suspension The medal with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) marks indented on rim of medal The clasps of the official 'Paris Mint' type. The clasps would appear to be early 20th century (inter war era) strikes, as neither of them bear any of the 'Paris Mint' marks customarily seen on post 1945 re-strikes of these otherwise rare 'Grand Mission' clasps Condition: Toned GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st type medal. With 2 x clasps 'Afrique Equatoriale Francaise' 'Tchad' First type medal with double sided wreath suspension The medal with official Paris Mint Cornucopia logo, numeral 1 and word 'Argent' (silver) marks indented on rim The silver clasps of the official 'Arthus Bertrand' type, each of which has silver maker hallmarks (poincons) indented on reverse of the clasp back-straps The clasps representing qualifying service in Tchad between circa 1901-1910, and in French Equatorial Africa between circa 1910-1937 A most attractive - and evocative - example of this medal Condition:GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st type medal. With 2 x clasps 'Sahara' 'Maroc' Second type medal with uniface wreath suspension The medal with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and numeral '2' marks on reverse of medal The silver clasps of the official types. That for 'Sahara' being by maker 'Chobilon' and the 'Maroc' clasp being by maker 'Delande' The clasps represent qualifying campaign service in 'Sahara' region between circa 1880-1936, and in Morocco between circa 1912-1938 A classic combination of clasps to the French Foreign Legion, or Legion Etranger A most evocative example of this medal Condition:GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st type medal. With 2 x clasps 'Tonkin' 'Maroc' First type medal with double sided wreath suspension. With poincon on obverse intersection of wreath The medal with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) marks indented on rim of medal The silver clasps of the official 'Arthus Bertrand' type, each of which has silver hallmarks (poincons) indented on reverse of the clasp back-straps, the mark on the Tonkin clasp being indistinct The clasps were awarded for numerous qualifying campaign service in 'Tonkin' (and Annam in French Indochina (Vietnam) between circa 1893-1928, and in Morocco between circa 1912-1927 Condition: Toned GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st type medal. With 2 x clasps 'Tunisie' 'Maroc' First 'Premier Type' medal by maker 'Mercier' with double sided wreath suspension. With silver poincons (hallamrks) on reverse intersection of wreath The medal with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) marks indented on rim of medal The 'Tunisie' clasp is of the official Paris Mint 'Clapet' type, with multiple poincons (hallmarks) on obverse. The 'Maroc' clasp (agrafe) is silvered and is of the official type by Paris maker 'Arthus Bertrand' The clasps were awarded for numerous qualifying campaign service in 'Tunisie' (Tunisia) between 1881-1893 & 1915-1918, and in Morocco between circa 1912-1927 Condition: Toned GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type 'F.F.L.' London (Londres) variant. With 3 x clasps (agrafes) 'Ethiopie' 'Kufra' 'Fezzan-Tripolitaine' Note: The 'Kufra' clasp (note spelling) is the non-official variant by 'Arthus Bertrand', and is rare Second type (30mm) with uniface (single-sided) suspension. This the 'London' variant made for the Free French by London maker 'J.R. Gaunt', the makers marks J.R.G. on reverse die of medal The slip-over clasps or agrafes all by 'Arthus Bertrand' none of which have makers marks / poincons A fine combination of clasps representing hard fought Second World War campaigns in Ethiopia and North Africa by the Free French Forces The silk ribbon fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French tradition Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type 'FFL' London (Londres) variant by 'JRG'. With 4 x clasps (agrafes) 'Libye' 'Bir Hacheim 1942' ''Tunisie 42-43' 'Afrique Francaise Libre' Second type silver medal, with uniface single sided suspension, rare 'London' made issue with makers marks on reverse 'J. R. G.' - for John Gaunt of London The slip-over clasps or agrafes are by Paris maker 'Arthus Bertrand' A fine combination of clasps representing hard fought Second World War campaigns in North Africa by the Free French Forces The silk ribbon fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French tradition Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type 'uniface' medal. With 1 x clasp 'Ethiopie' Second type medal with uniface suspension & reverse The medal by maker 'Mourgeon' (26.2mm) The clasp attached to the riband is of the official type by maker 'Arthus Bertrand' The clasp represents service with Free French forces operating in Ethiopia in 1941, during the Second World War Suspension knob with traces of solder - but not necessarily a repair Uncommon Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal by maker 'Delande' 26.7mm. With 1 x clasp (agrafe) 'Extreme Orient' This is an example of the second model by 'Delande' having the single word 'Bronze' poincon (or, stamp mark) on the suspension cross bar. 26.7mm The clasp is by 'Chobillon' The clasp represent service with French colonial forces in French Indochina (Vietnam) in the period 1945-1948 including fighting against Japanese occupation forces in 1945, and against nationalist Viet-Minh forces in the post-war period 1945-1948 and the cours eof the French Indochina War through to 1954 Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal by maker 'Delande' 26.7mm. With 1 x clasp (agrafe) 'Extreme Orient' and with 'Wound' emblem 'Insignie Des Blesses' (Red Star) on riband This is an example of the second model by 'Delande' having the single word 'Metal' poincon (or, stamp mark) on the suspension cross bar. 26.7mm The clasp is by 'Chobillon' The clasp represent service with French colonial forces in French Indochina (Vietnam) in the period 1945-1948 including fighting against Japanese occupation forces in 1945, and against nationalist Viet-Minh forces in the post-war period 1945-1948 and the cours eof the French Indochina War through to 1954 Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal by maker 'Delande'. With 1 x clasp 'Libye' Second type medal with uniface suspension by maker 'Delande' (26.7mm) The clasp attached to the riband is of the official type by maker 'Delande' The clasps represent service with the Free French that fought in Libya against Italian and German Afrika Corps axis forces during the Second World War An uncommon variant medal in exceptionally good condition Condition: About EF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal by maker 'Marie-Aubert' 26.8mm. With 1 x 'Barrette' upon which is attached a miniature silvered clasp 'Extreme Orient' Second type medal with uniface suspension by maker 'Marie-Aubert' 26.8mm The barette attached to the riband is exactly as worn by the recipient - the original silk ribands all equally toned The clasps represent service with French colonial forces in French Indochina (Vietnam) in the period 1945-1948 including fighting against Japanese occupation forces in 1945, and against nationalist Viet-Minh forces in the post-war period 1945-1948 An uncommon and desirable medal type variant Condition: Toned GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal by maker 'Mourgeon' 26.2mm. With 1 x clasp (agrafe) 'Extreme Orient' 'Premiere Varinate' medal with uniface suspension by maker 'Mourgeon' 26.2mm The clasp is by 'Chobillon' The clasp represents service with French colonial forces in French Indochina (Vietnam) in the period 1945-1954 including fighting against Japanese occupation forces in 1945, and against nationalist Viet-Minh forces in the post-war period 1945-1948, and the course of the French Indochina War through to 1954 Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal by maker 'Mourgeon'. With 1 x clasp 'Extreme-Orient' Second type medal with uniface suspension by maker 'Mourgeon' (26.2mm) The clasp attached to the riband is of the official type by maker 'Arthus Bertrand' The clasps represent service with French colonial forces in French Indochina (Vietnam) in the period 1945-1948 including fighting against Japanese occupation forces in 1945, and against nationalist Viet-Minh forces in the post-war period 1945-1948 Condition: EF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal. With 1 x clasp 'Afrique Francaise Libre' Second type medal with uniface suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and numeral '1' on reverse The clasp attached to the riband is of the official type by maker 'Arthus Bertrand' The clasp represents a period of 2 years service with 'Free French' forces in theatre from 26 August 1940 onwards Condition: About EF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal. With 1 x clasp 'Bir Hacheim 1942' Second type medal with uniface suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and numeral '2' on reverse The clasp attached to the riband is of the official type by maker 'Arthus Bertrand' The clasp represents service with Free French forces that fought outnumbered and outgunned in support of the British 8th Army against Rommels 'Afrika Corps' in the desert battle of 'Bir Hacheim' 1942, during the Second World War. A famous Legion Etranger (French Foreign Legion) battle honour Scarce and desirable clasp Condition: About EF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal. With 1 x clasp 'Fezzan' Second type medal with uniface suspension The medal with British London makers marks 'J.R.G.' for John Gaunt on reverse of medal The clasp attached to the riband is of the official type by maker 'Arthus Bertrand' The clasp represents service with Free French forces operating in Fezzan (south-west region of Libya) 1942-1943, during the Second World War Scarce clasp and medal type Condition: About EF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal. With 1 x clasp 'Koufra' Second type medal with uniface suspension The medal with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and numeral '2' on reverse of medal The clasp attached to the riband is of the official type by maker 'Delande' The clasps represent service with Free French forces present at the siege and capture of 'Koufra' (Cyrenaica region of Libya) between January-March 1941, during the Second World War. A famous early 'Free French' victory, marking a campaign in which the Free French were actively supported throughout the operations by the British Long Range Desert Group L.R.D.G. It is estimated that only an approximate 400 Free French forces were present at the capture of Koufra - a rare and desirable campaign clasp Condition: About EF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal. 'Delande' 1st variant model. With clasp (agrafe) 'Afrique Francaise Libre' Medal (26.7mm) is by Paris maker 'Delande',and is their first variant model Clasp is by the Paris maker 'Arthus Bertrand' The clasp 'Afrique Francaise Libre', was awarded for 2 years continuous, or aggregated service in French Equatorial Africa territories between the qualifying dates, 26 August 1940 - 27 May 1943 The aggregated service provision included award of the clasp to those members of the Free French units raised in Equatorial Africa (including the FFL troops of Leclerc) and which subsequently served outwith Equatorial Africa against the Axis forces Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal. 'Delande' 2nd model variant. With clasp 'Madagascar' Second type medal with uniface suspension, by Paris maker 'Delande'. This example being their 'Second Type' 26.7mm variant model The official clasp is by the Paris maker 'Arthus Bertrand' 'Madagascar': The clasp was instituted on 7 June 1895, and was made retrospective to reward personnel who served in numerous specified military operations (Campaigns & Punitive Expeditions) between 1829 -1947 that took place on Madagascar and neighbouring islands. The last military actions occuring in 1947 Condition: VF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal. 3 x clasps 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' 'Afrique Equatoriale Francaise' 'Sahara'. With 'Wound Star' emblem, and riband draped with a mini-fourragere in the colours of the Croix De Guerre 1914-191 Important: The 'Fourragere' in the colours of the Croix De Guerre 1914-1918, indicates that the recipients unit had been cited between 2-3 times for collective distinguished service in action during the Great War A second type medal with uniface suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and numeral '1' on reverse 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' clasp is by maker 'Marie-Aubert', with makers mark on back-strap of clasp. The other 2 x clasps are by maker 'Delande' The clasp 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' was instituted in 1901, the clasp was awarded in respect of numerous qualifying expeditions and services in Togo, Cameroon, Sudan, Dahomey, Guinea, Mauritania. During the Second World War the Vichy Government also issued the clasp in respect of the Vichy forces that defended 'Dakar' The 'Afrique Equatoriale Francaise' clasp was instituted by decree of 31 August 1910, and awarded for numerous specified campaigns in the territories of French Equatorial Africa between circa 1910-1937. Exceptionally the clasp was further awarded to air-crew who completed 300 or more hours flying time over the Equatorial Rain Forest in the period 1945-1949. French Equatorial Africa (French: Afrique ?quatoriale fran?aise), or the AEF, was the federation of French colonial possessions in Central Africa, extending northwards from the Congo River to the Sahara, and comprising what are today the countries of Chad, the Central African Republic, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, and Gabon The clasp 'Sahara' was awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns across the 'Sahara Desert' region between 1880-1936, and a clasp that most closely associates itself with the classic 'Beau Geste' image of the French Foreign Legion, La Legion Etrangere A scarce and desirable multi-clasp campaign medal Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal. With 1 x clasp 'Maroc 1925' (Major Jean Marie Louis Curet, Medical Corps) Sold together with; - France: Official award 'Brevet' for the Medaille Coloniale avec agrafe 'Maroc 1925' A second type medal with uniface suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and numeral '1' on reverse The clasp attached to the riband is of the official type by maker 'Delande' The clasp was awarded for service during the 'Rif War' The award brevet is named to Monsieur CURET, Jean Marie Louis. 'Medecin Major de 1ere Classe' - Directeur du Service de Sante du Groupement de Fez At the time of being awarded the medal and clasp the recipient was a Doctor holding the rank of Medicine Major 1st Class, commanding the French Medical Service group in Fez, Morocco The recipient (who was a holder / Officer of the Legion of Honour) was the father-in-law of Dr Andre Laborde - the Oran based 'Pied Noir' political campaigner who was suspected to be a member of the outlawed terrorist group 'OAS'. Dr Laborde being arrested and ultimately deported from Algeria in 1962 - after having served as a 'Defence Witness' in the trial of General Edmond Johoud - a leader of the failed 'Algiers Putsch' and who was subsequently sentenced to death for membership of Organisation de l'Armee Secrete, or OAS Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal. With 1 x clasp (agrafe) '1942 Tunisie 1943' Second type official Paris Mint medal (30mm) with uniface (single-sided) suspension The clasp is of the official 'Oriental' Paris Mint type. This with Paris Mint marks on reverse of clasp being 2 x 'Cornucopia' marks with numeral '2' between Medal with official Paris Mint marks in lower reverse field of numeral '1' between two 'Cornucopia' logos Instituted on 7 January 1944, the clasp '1942 Tunisie 1943' was awarded for service with Free French Forces fighting the Axis forces in Tunisia between 1942-1943, including the eventual rout and surrender of the 'Afrika Korps' there in 1943 The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', and as-worn in the French style Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal. With 1 x clasp (agrafe) 'Nouvelle Caledonie' Second type official Paris Mint medal (30mm) with uniface (single-sided) suspension The clasp is of the official 'Official' Paris Mint type. This with Paris Mint marks on reverse of clasp being numeral '1' between two 'Cornucopias' Medal with official Paris Mint marks in lower reverse field of numeral '1' between two 'Cornucopia' logos Instituted on 6 March 1894, for various puntitive expeditions in the South Pacific 'New Caledonia' island archipelago, between 1853-1878. By decree of 28 November 1919, the clasp was further extended for punitive expeditions carried out in New Caledonia in the Great War between 1916-1918 A scarce and desirable ''South Pacific'clasp The medal fitted with an original silk riband Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal. With 1 x clasp or 'Agrafe' on riband for 'Extreme Orient' Second type medal with uniface suspension The clasp represents service with French colonial forces in French Indochina (Vietnam) in the period circa 1945-1954 including fighting against Japanese occupation forces in 1945, and against nationalist Viet-Minh forces in the post-war period 1945-1954 Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal. With 2 x clasps ''Erythree' 'Bir Hacheim 1942' Second type medal with uniface suspension. With Paris Mint 'Cornucopia & silver 'Argent' marks indented on rim The clasp of the official type by 'Arthus Bertand' The 'Bir Hacheim 1942' being highly desirable, as the premier French battle against Rommels 'Afrika Corps' Condition: About EF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal. With 2 x clasps '1940-Cote Des Somalis-1941 ' 'Indochine' Second type medal with uniface suspension. With Paris Mint 'Cornucopia & Numeral 1' marks on reverse The clasp of the official Paris Mint 'Oriental' type A scarce combination of Second World War era clasps representing 'Vichy' service along the Somali Coast of the East African littoral, and in 'South East Asia' during the border wars between French Indochina (Laos/Cambodia/Vietnam) and Thailand A rare and attractive combination of clasps Condition: About EF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal. With 2 x clasps 'Libye' 'Erythree' Second type medal with uniface suspension. With Paris Mint 'Cornucopia & Numeral 2 marks on reverse The clasps are both of the official type by 'Arthus Bertand' Representing service during the Second World War with 'Free French' forces Condition: Toned GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal. With 2 x clasps 'Somalie' 'Erythree' Second type medal with uniface suspension The clasps of the official Paris Mint type by maker The clasps represent service with 'Free Frech' forces in the East African territories of Somalia and Eritria during the Seecond World War Condition: About EF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal. With 2 x clasps (agrafes) 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' 'Dakar' Second type official Paris Mint medal (30mm) with uniface (single-sided) suspension The 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' clasp is of the official type by French maker 'Delande'. The clasp 'Dakar' is an unofficial type, in the style of maker 'Delande'. Both sans poincons Medal with official Paris Mint marks in lower reverse field of numeral '1' between two 'Cornucopia' logos Instituted on 4 August 1901, the clasp 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' was awarded for numerous specified expeditions and campaigns in the African territories of; Cameroon, Mauritania, Togo, Guinea, Dahomey, and in the Sudan between 1900-1940. The clasps was last awarded during the Second World War when the Vichy Government in France extended the issue of the clasp in respect of operations in the 'Defence of Dakar' 23-26 November 1940, when the Vichy French Colonial Forces successfully repulsed sea borne assaults by allied forces led by the British Royal Navy (the attacking force force included Free French Forces and a Royal Australian Navy ship H.M.A.S. Australia). The unofficial clasp 'Dakar', was worn during the Vichy era, but was strictly prohibited from wear after the Liberation of France 'Dakar' clasp scarce Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type Medal. With 2 x clasps (agrafes) 'Indochine' & ' Extreme Orient' Second type (30mm) with uniface (single-sided) suspension. This with official Paris Mint marks on reverse of medal, single numeral 1 between two Cornucopias The clasp 'Indochine' was instituted in 1936 for campaign service in the Federation of Indochina, including Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia . The clasp includes service during the Second World War - when Vichy French 'Colonial' troops fought a border war with Thailand in 1940-1941. The 'Extreme Orient' clasp commemorates campaign service during the Indochina War 1945-1956 The clasps are of the official type by maker 'Chobillon' The silk ribbon fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French tradition Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal. With 3 x clasps '1925 Maroc 1926' 'Koufra' '1942 Tunisie 1943' Second type medal with uniface suspension. With Paris Mint 'Cornucopia & Numeral 1' marks on reverse The clasp of the official Paris Mint 'Oriental' type A superb grouping of clasps, representing inter-war service and fighting with 'Free French' forces in the Second World War, including the famous joint operation with the British Long Range Desert Group (L.R.D.G.) at Koufra A rare and attractive combination of clasps Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal. With 3 x clasps (agrafes) 'Maroc' 'Maroc 1925' 'Maroc 1925-1926' Second type (30mm) medal with uniface (single-sided) suspension The 3 x official clasps of the 'Agrafe' or slip-over type by Paris maker 'Arthus Betrand' Medal with official Paris Mint marks 'Argent 1' (silver) between two 'Cornucopia' logos indented on rim A fine combination of clasps representing participation in numerous campaigns in Morocco, including the 'Rif Wars' of 1925-1926, against the rebel forces of the legendary nationalist 'Rif' leader Abd el-Krim The silk ribbon fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French tradition Condition: About EF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal. With 4 x clasps (agrafes) 'Ethiopie' Libye' 'Bir Hakeim' Tripoli' Second type medal with uniface suspension The clasps all by maker 'Delande' The clasps represent service with 'Free Frech' forces who fought Rommel's Afrika Corps at the famous battle of 'Bir Hakeim', as well as other campaigns against axis forces in Libya, Tripolitania and in the East Africa theatre in Ethiopia during the Seecond World War A scarce and desirable combination of Second World War 'Free French' campign clasps Condition: Toned GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type Paris Mint medal. With clasp \'Comores\' Second type medal with uniface suspension. With Paris Mint \'Cornucopia & Numeral \'1\' marks on reverse The clasp (agrafe) is of the official type by the Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris). This with hallmarks of twin cornucopias with numeral \'1\' between indented on back of the clasp Comores: The clasp was instituted by decree dated, 7 June 1895, for retroactive service in two separate campaigns in the L\'ile d\'Anjouan & Comores Islands between 23 April to 16 July 1891, and or, 16 August to 19 November 1891 Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type Paris Mint medal. With clasp \'Indochine\' Second type medal with uniface suspension. With Paris Mint \'Cornucopia & Numeral \'1\' marks on reverse The clasp is of the official type by Parisian maker \'Chobillon\' Indochine (Indochina): The clasp was instituted in 1936 for campaign service in the Federation of Indochina, including Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The clasp includes service during the Second World War - when Vichy French \'Colonial\' troops fought a border war with Thailand in 1940-1941 A scarce seen medal for South East Asian Service in Indochina 1936-1941 Condition: VF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type Paris Mint medal. With two \'Oriental\' clasps \'Maroc\' & \'Indochine\' Second type medal with uniface suspension. With Paris Mint \'Cornucopia & Numeral \'2\' marks on reverse The clasps are both of the official \'Oriental\' style by Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris) the \'Indochine\' clasp with Paris Mint hallmarks on reverse, comprising twin cornucopias with numeral \'2\' between Maroc: The clasp was awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns in Morocco between 1912-1938 Indochine (Indochina): The clasp was instituted in 1936 for campaign service in the Federation of Indochina, including Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The clasp includes service during the Second World War - when Vichy French \'Colonial\' troops fought a border war with Thailand in 1940-1941 For active service in North Africa during the inter-war years and later South East Asian service in Indochina 1936-1941 Condition: VF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). First 'Premier Type' Medal. With 3 x clasps (clapets) 'Senegal Et Soudan' 'Cochinchine' 'Algerie' First type silver medal, with makers mark (Mercier), and a silver assay mark or poincon on double sided wreath suspension The clasps are all of the 'Clapet' first type (clip type), each of these with makers marks and silver assay marks on both obverse of the clasps and on the reverse clips of the clasps, the makers marks are 'Senegal Et Soudan' (J. Salat) 'Cochinchine' (Camille Roux), 'Algerie' (Mercier) Medal with official Paris Mint marks 'Argent' (silver) and 'Cornucopia' logo indented on the rim Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). First 'Premier Type' Medal. With 4 x clasps (agrafes) 'Sahara' 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' 'Tchad' 'Afrique Equatoriale Francaise' First type (30mm), with makers mark 'Mercier' on obverse side of double sided wreath suspension The 4 x clasps are all of the official 'Agrafe' or slip-over type, by maker 'Arthus Bertrand' Medal additionally stamped with oficial Paris Mint marks of 'Argent' (silver) and single 'Cornucopia' on rim The silk ribbon fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French tradition Condition: Toned GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). First type medal with double sided wreath suspension. With 1 x clapet 'Algerie' The medal is of the first type with double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal. Also with French assay mark, or poincon on the obverse of intersection of wreath suspension The clasp attached to the riband is of the official 'Paris Mint' clapet type (Monnaie De Paris') this with several French assay marks 'poincons', and makers marks on both obverse of clapet, and on the reverse clip of the clapet Awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns in Algeria circa 1827-1910, and the clasp most commonly associated with the legendary French Foreign Legion, or Legion Etranger Medal fitted with a good long length of silk ribbon Condition: VF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). First type medal with double sided wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp 'Senegal Et Soudan' The medal is of the first type with double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal. Also with French assy mark, or poincon on the obverse of supension knob The clasp attached to the riband is of the official 'Paris Mint' type (Monnaie De Paris') this with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and numeral '2' indented on reverse of clasp Awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns in Senegal and Sudan between 1833-1907, including the expeditions of 'Captain Marchand' to Dongola in 1895-1896 A desirable and scarce clasp Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). First type medal with double-sided suspension. With 1 x clasp of the official 'Clapet' type 'Madagascar' The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal. Also with tint triangular makers mark / assay mark, or 'poinco'n on the reverse wreath suspension The clasp attached to the riband is of the official 'Paris Mint' clapet type (Monnaie De Paris') this with several French assay marks 'poincons', and makers marks on both obverse of clapet, and on the reverse clip of the clapet Awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns in Madagascar in the period 1895-1914 Medal fitted with a good long length of original stitched silk ribbon, the riband faded on obverse but bright on reverse Condition: Toned GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Paris Mint 2nd type 'Uniface' suspension'. With 1 x clasp (agrafe) 'Koufra' Second type (30mm) with uniface (single-sided) suspension. This with Paris Mint mark of twin 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral '1' between on reverse of medal The clasp if of the official 'Oriental' type struck by the Paris Mint, with official 'Minerva' and 'Silver' poincons / hallmarks on backstrap of clasp Instituted on 1942, the clasp 'Koufra' represents service with Colonel Leclerc's 'Free French' force of approximately 400 'All-Ranks' who fought - and defeated - a much larger Axis force comprising approximately 1200 Italians who held the Libyan 'Western Desert' oasis of 'Koufra The original silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style Scarce seen medal and clasp Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type medal with uniface single sided wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp 'Guinee Francaise' The medal is of the second type with uniface single sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, numeral '2' and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The clasp attached to the riband is of the official type by maker 'Lemaitre', this with French assay mark or poincon indented on backstrap of clasp Introduced in 1901, the clasp was awarded in respect of various qualifying expeditions in the period 1904-1909 including the exploratory expeditions and surveying missions associated with the Konakry-Niger railroad Condition: Toned EF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type medal with uniface single sided wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp (clapet) 'Tunisie' The medal is of the second type with uniface single sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, numeral '1' and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The clasp attached to the riband is of the official 'clapet' type by 'Paris Mint' (Monnaie De Paris', this with French assay mark or poincons indented on front of clapet, and again on clip on back of clapet Awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns in the period from circa 1883-1918 Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 1 x clasp 'Cochinchine' Medal with uniface (single sided) wreath suspension The reverse of the medal with London makers marks J.R.G. who were contracted for ther manufacture of French ODM for the Free French Forces during the Second World War Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 1 x clasp 'Indochine' Medal with uniface (single sided) wreath suspension Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 1 x clasp 'Madagascar' Medal with double sided wreath suspension The medal stamped 'Argent' and with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' marks on rim The clasp with French assay marks (Poincons) on both obverse lower corner of clasp and on clasp backstrap Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 1 x clasp 'Sahara' Medal with double sided wreath suspension The medal stamped 'Argent' and with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' marks on rim The clasp with French assay marks (Poincons) on both obverse lower corner of clasp and in centre of clasp backstrap Condition:GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 2 x clasps 'Koufra' 'Fezzan' Second type (30mm) with uniface (single-sided) suspension The 2 x clasps of the 'Agrafe' or slip-over type Medal additionally stamped 'Argent' (silver) on rim Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 2 x clasps 'Madagascar' 'Guinee Francaise' Second type (30mm) with uniface (single-sided) suspension The 2 x clasps of the 'Agrafe' or slip-over type by 'Arthus Betrand, and both backstraps of clasps with makers marks or poincons by Arthus Bertrand Medal with Paris Mint '2' and Cornucopia marks on base of medal reverse Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 2 x clasps 'Tonkin' 'Chine' First type medal silver medal with double sided wreath suspension Note: The 'Chine' or China clasp being a contemporary unofficial clasp The slip-over clasps or agrafes are by different makers, the 'Tonkin' clasp with 'A. D. Marie' makers mark poincon on centre of backstrap, the other clasp un-marked Medal additionally stamped 'Argent' (silver) on rim A medal commemorating various expeditions in Tonkin Province of Indochina (Vietnam) after 1885,, as well as participation in the allied colonial forces sent to China in the wake of the treaty 1894-95 Sino-Japanese War and the Treaty of Shimonoseki, 1895 Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 2 x clasps 'Tunisie' 'Algerie' First type, with makers marks (poincons) on each side of double sided wreath suspension The two clasp of the 'Clapet' type (clip type), each of these stamped with makers marks / assay 'poincons' Medal additionally stamped 'Argent' (silver) on rim with Paris Mint marks Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 2 x clasps 'Tunisie' 'Tonkin' First type, with makers mark 'Mercier' on obverse side of double sided wreath suspension The two clasp of the 'Clapet' type (clip type), each of these stamped with 'Wolfs Head' poincons or silver mark, and 'Mercier' makers mark. Medal additionally stamped 'Argent' (silver) on rim Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 2 x clasps (agrafes) 'Erythree' 'Tripolitaine' Second type silver medal with uniface single sided suspension, rare 'London' made issue with makers marks on reverse 'J. R. G.' - for John Gaunt of London The slip-over clasps or agrafes all by 'Arthus Bertrand' none of which have makers marks / poincons A fine combination of clasps representing hard fought Second World War campaigns in Eritaria and Tripoli by the Free French Forces Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 2 x clasps (agrafes) 'Indochine' 'Extreme-Orient' Second type silver medal with single sided wreath suspension The 'Indochine' clasp by maker 'Arthus Bertrand' and the 'Extreme-Orient' clasp by maker 'Mourgeon', neither having makers marks on them Medal having Paris Mint '2' and cornucopia marks on reverse base of medal The medal distinctive by being fitted with 3 x distinct types of clasps, ie. 'Clapet' ' Agrafe' and 'Oriental' The clasps commemorating numerous exeditions and campaign service in Indochina (Vietnam) from 1940, and post 1945 Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 2 x clasps (agrafes) 'Tonkin' 'Maroc' Second type silver medal with single sided wreath suspension Neither of the silver clasps have any makers marks or poincons on them Medal having Paris Mint '1' and cornucopia marks on reverse base of medal The fitted silk medal riband has been stitched The clasps commemorating diverse campaigns and expeditions in both North Africa and Tonkin province of Indochina (Vietnam) Condition: Dark toned about GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 2 x clasps (clapets) 'Algerie' 'Tunisie' First type medal silver medal with double sided wreath suspension, with 'Mercier' makers mark silver poincon The silver clapets, each having 2 x 'Mercier' makers mark, and silver guarantee 'Boars Head' mark or poincon Medal additionally stamped 'Argent' (silver) on rim A medal commemorating various hard fought campaigns in the French North African colonies of Tunisia (circa 1881-1918) and Algeria (circa 1827-1906) Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 2 x clasps'Haut -Oubangui' 'Adrar' Second type (30mm) with uniface (single-sided) suspension The 2 x clasps of the 'Agrafe' or slip-over type by 'Arthus Betrand Medal with Paris Mint '2' and Cornucopia marks on base of medal reverse Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 3 x clasps 'Comores' 'Mauritanie' 'Nlle Caledonie' First type (30mm) with makers mark 'Chobillon' (?) and double-side suspension The 3 x clasps of the 'Agrafe' or slip-over type, by 'Arthus Bertrand' Medal additionally stamped 'Argent (silver) on rim Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 3 x clasps 'Erythree' 'Libye' 'Tunisie 42-43' Second type reduced size (26mm) with uniface (single-sided) suspension The 3 x clasps of the 'Agrafe' or slip-over type, by 'Arthus Bertrand' Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 3 x clasps 'Maroc' 'Maroc 1925' 'Maroc 1925-1926' Second type (30mm) with uniface (single-sided) suspension The 3 x clasps of the 'Agrafe' or slip-over type by 'Arthus Betrand' Medal additionally stamped 'Argent' (silver) on rim Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 3 x clasps 'Senegal Et Soudan' 'Cochinchine' 'Algerie' First type silver medal, with indistinct makers mark (Mercier ?), and a silver assay mark or poincon 'Boars Head' on double sided wreath suspension The clasps of the 'Clapet' type (clip type), each of these this with makers marks and silver assay marks on both obverse of the clasps and on the reverse clips of the clasps, the makers marks are' 'Senegal Et Soudan' (J. Salat) 'Cochinchine' (Camille Roux), 'Algerie' (Mercier) Medal additionally stamped 'Argent' (silver) on rim with Paris Mint 'Corucopia' mark Condition: VF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 3 x clasps (agrafes) 'Algerie' 'Sahara' 'Tunisie' Second type silver medal with single sided wreath suspension The 'Sahara' & 'Tunisie' clasps both with 'Arthus Bertrand' makers marks and 'Boars Head' silver guarantee marks or poincons on reverse of backstraps. The 'Algerie' clasp is un-marked Medal having Paris Mint '2' and cornucopia marks on reverse base of medal The clasps restricted to commemorating numerous exeditions and campaign service in Morocco between 1912-1926 Condition: Dark toned VF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 3 x clasps (agrafes) 'Cochinchine' 'Haut Mekong' 'Tonkin' First type medal silver medal with double sided wreath suspension, this with makers mark poincon or silver guarantee mark The slip-over clasps or agrafes are all by Arthus Bertrand, without makers marks / poincons Medal additionally stamped 'Argent' (silver) on rim A scarce clasp commemorating various expeditions in Indochina (Vietnam) between circa 1855-1895 Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 3 x clasps (agrafes) 'Cote Des Somalis' 'Afrique' 'Extreme-Orient' Note: The Suspension has been neatly repaired, and the suspension wreath being a metal (not silver) replacement Second type silver medal with single sided wreath suspension The slip-over clasps are all by maker 'Arthus Bertrand', and none are marked Medal having Paris Mint '2' and cornucopia marks on reverse base of medal The clasps commemorating Second World War service in Africa, and post-war service in Indochina (Vietnam) Condition: VF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 3 x clasps (agrafes) 'Ethiopie' 'Kufra' 'Fezzan-Tripolitaine' Note: The 'Kufra' clasp is a non-official clasp Second type silver medal, with uniface single sided suspension, rare 'London' made issue with makers marks on reverse 'J. R. G.' - for John Gaunt of London The slip-over clasps or agrafes all by 'Arthus Bertrand' none of which have makers marks / poincons A fine combination of clasps representing hard fought Second World War campaigns in Ethiopia and North Africa by the Free French Forces Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 3 x clasps (agrafes) 'Maroc' 'Maroc 1925' 'Maroc 1925-1926' Second type silver medal with single sided wreath suspension The slip-over clasps are all by maker 'Arthus Bertrand', and none are marked Medal having Paris Mint '1' and cornucopia marks on reverse base of medal The clasps restricted to commemorating numerous exeditions and campaign service in Morocco between 1912-1926 Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 3 x clasps (clapet & agrafes) 'Algerie' 'Tunisie' 'Maroc' Second type silver medal with single sided wreath suspension The silver 'Algerie' clasp is a first type 'Clapet' this with 'Mercier' makers mark and 'Boars Head' silver guarantee marks or poincons on reverse of clip. The other clasps are both un-marked Medal having Paris Mint '2' and cornucopia marks on reverse base of medal The medal distinctive by being fitted with 3 x distinct types of clasps, ie. 'Clapet' ' Agrafe' and 'Oriental' The clasps commemorating numerous exeditions and campaign service in the three main French colonie in North Africa Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 4 x clasps 'Congo' 'Sahara' 'Tchad' 'Algerie' First type (30mm) with makers mark 'Mercier' on obverse side of double sided wreath suspension The 4 x clasps of the 'Agrafe' or slip-over type, by 'Arthus Bertrand' Medal additionally stamped 'Argent' (silver) on rim Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 4 x clasps 'Madagascar' 'Comores' 'Tonkin' 'Haut Mekong' Second type (30mm) with uniface (single-sided) suspension The 4 x clasps of the 'Agrafe' or slip-over type, by 'Arthus Bertrand' Medal additionally stamped 'Argent (silver) on rim Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 4 x clasps 'Sahara' 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' 'Tchad' 'Afrique Equatoriale Francaise' First type (30mm), with makers mark 'Mercier' on obverse side of double sided wreath suspension The 4 x clasps of the 'Agrafe' or slip-over type, by 'Arthus Bertrand' Medal additionally stamped 'Argent' (silver) on rim Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 4 x clasps (agrafes) 'Congo' 'Centre Africain' 'Afrique Equatorial Francaise' 'Maroc' Second type silver medal with single sided wreath suspension The slip-over clasps are all by maker 'Arthus Bertrand', and none are marked Medal being stamped '2 Argent' (2 silver) on rim The clasps commemorating numerous expeditions in equatorial Africa and North Africa Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 4 x clasps (agrafes) 'Congo' 'Taza' 'Sud-Tunisien' 'Maroc' Second type silver medal with single sided wreath suspension Note: The silver 'Taza' and 'Sud-Tunisien' are both contemporary unofficial clasps The slip-over clasps for 'Congo' 'Taza' 'Sud-Tunisien' are all with 'Lemaitre' makers marks or poincons, the clasp for 'Maroc' has 2 x poincons, one being the 'Boars Head' silver guarantee, the other being indistinct Medal having Paris Mint '2' and cornucopia marks on reverse base of medal The clasps commemorating numerous expeditions in Congo and later North Africa Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 4 x clasps (agrafes) 'Gabon-Congo' 'Mission Saharienne' 'Tchad' 'Maroc' Second type silver medal with single sided wreath suspension The slip-over clasps all by maker 'Arthus Bertrand' the 'Maroc' clasp only marked with makers mark or poincon on the backstrap Medal having Paris Mint '2' and cornucopia marks on reverse base of medal The clasps commemorating numerous expeditions in French North Africa, in Morocco and the wilderness of the Sahara desert Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 4 x clasps (agrafes) 'Libye' 'Bir Hacheim 1942' ''Tunisie 42-43' 'Afrique Francaise Libre' Second type silver medal, with uniface single sided suspension, rare 'London' made issue with makers marks on reverse 'J. R. G.' - for John Gaunt of London The slip-over clasps or agrafes all by 'Arthus Bertrand' none of which have makers marks / poincons A fine combination of clasps representing hard fought Second World War campaigns in North Africa by the Free French Forces Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 4 x clasps (agrafes) 'Maroc' 'Maroc 1925' 'Maroc 1925-26' 'Sahara' Second type silver medal with single sided wreath suspension The slip-over clasps all by maker 'Arthus Bertrand' and all un-marked Medal having Paris Mint '1' and cornucopia marks on reverse base of medal The clasps commemorating numerous expeditions in French North Africa, in Morocco and the wilderness of the Sahara desert Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 5 x clasps 'Algerie' 'Sud-Oranais' Tunisie' 'Sud-Tunisien' 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' Medal with uniface (single sided) wreath suspension The reverse base of medal with Paris Mint 2 and 'Cornucopia' makers mark The silver 'Algerie' clasp with makers mark (Poincon) for 'Chobillon' on centre of clasp backstrap The silver 'Sud Tunisien' clasp with makers mark (Poincon) for 'Lemaitre' on centre of clasp backstrap The other 3 x clasps or 'agrafes' appear have no makers marks or poincons Condition: EF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 5 x clasps 'Gabon-Congo' 'Dahomey' 'Senegal & Soudan' 'Mission Saharienne' 'Mauritanie' First type (30mm), with makers mark 'Mercier' on obverse side of double sided wreath suspension The 5 x clasps of the 'Agrafe' or slip-over type, by 'Arthus Bertrand' Medal additionally stamped 'Argent' (silver) on rim Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With a Grand Mission clasp 'Centre Africain' First type (30mm) with double sided wreath suspension. The obverse of wreath with makers mark Clasp is a later post 1945 issue bearing the official silver assay marks (poincons) of the Paris Mint on back strap of clasp and the obverse plate of clasp Medal stamped 'Argent' (silver) with Paris Mint cornucopia marks on rim The clasp commemorating various expeditions of exploration, or 'Grand Missions' diverse campaigns and expeditions in Central Africa Condition: Toned about GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With a Grand Mission clasp 'De L'Atlantique A La Mer Rouge' First type (30mm) with double-sided wreath suspension Note: Clasp is a later post 1945 example bearing the official silver assay marks (poincons) of the Paris Mint on reverse of clasp plate Medal stamped 'Argent' (silver) on rim with the Paris Mint cornucopia mark The clasp commemorating various expeditions of exploration, or 'Grand Missions' in North Africa, and along the East African littoral Condition: VF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With clasp 'Cochinchine' First type silver medal, with 'Mercier' makers mark on double sided wreath suspension The clasp of the 'Clapet' type (clip type), this with makers mark 'Camille Roux' and silver assay mark or poincon 'Boars Head' on the clip of the 'clapet' Medal additionally stamped 'Argent' (silver) on rim with Paris Mint 'Corucopia' mark Condition: Toned GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With clasp (agrafe) 'Cochinchine' Second type silver medal with single sided wreath suspension The slip-over clasp or agrafe by 'Lemaitre' with makers marks / poincon on back-strap of clasp Medal having Paris Mint '1' and cornucopia marks on reverse base of medal A clasp commemorating expeditions in Indochina (Vietnam) circa 1857 - 1862 Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With clasp (agrafe) 'Cote D'Or' First type medal silver medal with double sided wreath suspension, this with makers marks poincon of 'Mercier' The slip-over clasp or agrafe by 'Lemaitre' with their makers marks / poincons Medal additionally stamped 'Argent' (silver) on rim A clasp commemorating services in West Africa circa 1849-1853 Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With clasp (agrafe) 'Guyane' First type medal silver medal with double sided wreath suspension, this with 'Boars' head poincon or silver guarantee mark The slip-over clasp or agrafe by Arthus Bertrand, without makers marks / poincons Medal additionally stamped 'Argent' (silver) on rim A scarce clasp commemorating services in Guyane, South America circa 1895 Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With clasp (agrafe) 'Iles de la Societe' First type medal silver medal with double sided wreath suspension, this with makers marks poincon of 'Mercier' The slip-over clasp or agrafe by 'Lemaitre' with their makers marks / poincons Medal additionally stamped 'Argent' (silver) on rim A commemorating services the South Seas, Polynesian Islands group of that name 1844-1847, and later expedition in 1897 Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With clasp (agrafe) 'Iles Marquises' First type medal silver medal with double sided wreath suspension The slip-over clasp or agrafe by Arthus Bertrand, without makers marks / poincons Medal additionally stamped 'Argent' (silver) on rim An extremely rare clasp commemorating Naval / Marine expeditions against cannibal tribes in the South Seas, Polynesian Islands of that name in period 1842 -43 Ribbon faded and frayed Condition: Toned GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With clasp (agrafe) 'Nlle Caledonie' First type medal silver medal with double sided wreath suspension The slip-over clasp or agrafe by 'Arthus Bertrand' is of the unofficial pattern with their makers mark / poincon on backstrap of clasp Medal additionally stamped 'Argent' (silver) on rim A medal clasp commemorating services in New Caldeonia during numerous expeditions between circa 1853 - 1918 Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With clasp (clapet) 'Cochinchine' First type silver medal with double sided wreath suspension The 'clapet' with both makers mark, and silver guarnatee 'Boars Head' poincon on reverse of clapet clip Medal additionally impressed' Argent' (Silver) on the rim A clasp commemorating expeditions in Indochina (Vietnam) circa 1857 - 1862 Condition: GVF

Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). \'London\' strike (Modele Londres). With London \'F.F.L.\' variant clasp \'Bir Hacheim 1942\' Second type (30mm) with uniface (single-sided) suspension. This the \'London\' variant made for the Free French by London maker \'J.R. Gaunt\', the makers marks J.R.G. on reverse of the medal The clasp \'Bir Hacheim 1942\' if also of the original - and scarce - \'F.F.L\' type struck in London by maker \'J.R. Gaunt\'. This having the distinctive blue silver toning and pebbled obverse background The clasp represents service with \'Free French\' forces who fought Rommel\'s Afrika Corps at the famous battle of \'Bir Hakeim\'- a French battle for ever associated the French Foreign Legion \'La Legion Etranger\' and in particular the services there of 13th DBLE, or 13th Demi-Brigade The medal complete with a long length of the distinctive \'London\' made silk colonial medal riband A rare and very desirable Free French issue of the Colonial Medal for the most famous French \'Desert\' action of the Second World War Condition: Toned EF

Colonial Medal. 2nd type uniface suspension. Mourgon 'Premier Model' issue with clasp (agrafe) 'Fezzan' The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' in the traditional French style Condition: Toned GVF

Colonial Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. EIIR 2nd issue (1527 Const. S. C. Douse, Jamaica) The Jamaican daily newspaper 'The Gleaner' contains several references to Constable Sidney Douse of the Jamaican Constabulary, amongst these include the below following; Issue of 6 July 1951: Constable Sidney Douse gave evidence in a 'Murder Trial' referred to as a West Street Slaying' in Spansih Town, that occurred on the night of 11 January 1951, between two men fighting over a girl. George Wallen, also called Walden, was on trial for the murder of Edward Jones, whom it was claimed he had killed with a bit of wood Issue of 19 July 1951: In which the Constable Douse gave evidence against Frederick McLaggan, a shoemaker, of 50 Pink Lane, who was found guIlty of brawling and wounding another man in an incident that occurred on 16 May 1951. The defendent being found guility as charged and ordered to pay a fine or be imprisoned for 6 weeks Issue of 1 October 1953: Constable Sidney Douse assisited in the retrival of some drygoods that had been stolen in a robbery of a drygoods store The medal riband mounted with original ribbon on issue brooch, this latter retaining the hinged pin and clasp fitting Condition: Toned GVF

Colonial Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GVI 2nd issue (9567 African Const. Chapara-Dza, B.S.A. Police) Important: The award was published in the Southern Rhodesia Gazette issue of, 22 August 1952 In addition to the Colonial Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, the recipient was also awarded the War Medal (1939-1945) in respect of his qualifying service during the Second World War Note: The recipient was an African Constable ('Mapolisa') who served with the British South Africa Police, which force was responsible for policing in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) It is reported that a photograph of the recipient was published in a 1954 issue of the B.S.A.P. journal 'Mapolisa' The medal riband fitted with a mounting bar brooch that retains its hinged pin and clasp fittings, as issued Condition: About EF

Colonial Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GVI first issue with imperial pre 1948 legend 'Ind Imp' (S.I. G.W. Moreton 1939) Important: The recipient of this medal was Sub Inspector George William Moreton, a British Officer of the Hong Kong Police Force, who served in Hong Kong Colony 1920-1945, including incarceration as a prisoner in enemy occupied Hong Kong, between 26 December 1941 - 30 August 1945 Note: Medal verified as awarded to recipient with effect from 14 November 1939, the award notification being subsequently published in the Hong Kong Government Gazette, issue of 19 January 1940. With hard copy of entry from the Hong Kong Police Report for 1939 During the inter-war years, George William Moreton was publicly commended on at least one occasion, as published in the annual Hong Kong Police and Fire Brigade Report, issue for 1924; Quote, L.S.A.1 G.W. Moreton was commended by the Capt. Supt. of Police for good work in exposing extensive frauds on behalf of Chinese Distilleries in Sai-Kung District who were systematically conspiring with wine dealers in Hong Kong to employ used duty labels on bottles and jars of wine supplied wholesale from the Distilleries Unquote. At the time of outbreak of the Pacific War on 8 December 1941, Sub-Inspector George William Moreton, was stationed at Police Headquarters located at Hollywood Road, Central District, Hong Kong Island. In late 1941, the entire Hong Kong Police Force was sworn-in as 'Auxiliary Troops' to be readied for the imminent 'Defence of Hong Kong. In December 1941, the Hong Police included an estimated 250 'European' officers, and a great number more Indian and Chinese ranks. After the surrender of Hong Kong Colony on 25 December 1941, Sub-Inspector Moreton is confirmed as having been initially interred at the, Luk Hoi Tung Boarding House - a dubious Chinese establishment located on the Hong Kong waterfront - together with many other Police officers. Subsequently, he was transferred as a 'Civilian Internee' to the Stanley Internment Camp, located in the Stanley Peninsula in the south of Hong Kong island, and where he remained until liberation in September 1945. Shipping passenger manifests held at 'The National Archives' London, confirm that Sub-Inspector Moreton was repatriated back to the United Kingdom aboard the liner 'Highland Monarch', that arrived at Southampton on 9 November 1945, the manifest marked to indicate that Sub-Inspector G. W. Moreton intended to take up permanent residence in the United Kingdom. George Moreton, like all other members, European, Indian and Chinese of the Hong Kong Police Force who served in the 'Battle for Hong Kong, 1941' were entitled to the award of the following 4 x campaign medals; The 1939-1945 Star, The Pacific Star, Defence Medal & War Medal. All awards of campaign medals in respect of the 'Battle for Hong Kong' were struck at the Royal Mint in London, and issued un-named to the recipients Note: The Colonial Police & Fire Brigades Long Service & Good Conduct Medal was first awarded in Hong Kong Colony in 1936. There were no awards of the medal to the Police Force in 1941. During the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong Colony 1941-1945, all imperial British awards stopped being awarded. The imperial medals only re-started again to be awarded to the Hong Kong Police from 1947 - the very last year when medals with GVI 'Ind Imp' (Imperial titles for Emperor of India) were awarded. Below following is a summary of the annual awards of the Colonial Police & Fire Brigades Medals awarded to 'Police' in Hong Kong Colony prior to the Japanese occupation; - 1936: 06 x to Police - 1937: 63 x to Police - 1938: 24 x to Police - 1939: 20 x to Police - 1940: 16 x to Police All awards of GVI issue CPLS&GC medals to the Hong Kong Police are scarce. A scarce and desirable Hong Kong medal to a European Sub-Inspector who served many years in Hong Kong Colony (1920-1945) as a member of the Hong Kong Police a.k.a. 'Asia's Finest' Condition: Toned GVF

Colonial Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GVI post 1947 'Fid Def' legend (1414. Const. Santa Singh s/o Hardet Singh, Fed Malaya Police) Note: Single letter 'P' in naming has been overstruck, and as issued The recipient was Santa Singh son of Hardet Singh, was an Indian of the Sikh faith serving as a Constable in the Federation of Malaya Police Force. Basis the qualifying criteria for the medal and the issue date being post 1947, Constable Santa Singh would also have prior qualified for the below 4 x campaign medals for his service during the Malaya campaign 1941-42 during the 'Pacific War'; - The 1939-1945 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal While all European and Eurasian FMP personnel were interred shortly after the fall of Singapore Colony (15 February 1942), many - if not most - of the native ranks of the FMP, i.e., Indian & Malay, were retained and continued to serve during the Japanese occupation. Those who continued to serve during the Japanese occupation, were interrogated by the returning colonial forces in 1945, and only those 'cleared' of; active collaboration with the enemy, complicity with war crimes and repression / persecution of the civilian population, were retained to serve post-war with the Federation of Malaya Police Force Condition: About GVF

Colonial Police Long Service &Good Conduct Medal. GV 2nd type (511 Const. Selladorai.) Naming is officially engraved in the correct block stiple style for medals award to this force in the 1930's The recipient was a Constable holding warrant number 511 while serving as a member of the Ceylon Police Force. By ehtnicity he was a member of the ethnic 'Tamil' community A scarce obverse issue of this medal to find on the market Condition: VF

Colonial Police Long Service &Good Conduct Medal. GV 2nd type (655 Sgt. A.M. Packeer.) Naming is officially engraved in the correct block stiple style for this force for medals issued in the 1930's The recipient was a Sergeant holding warrant number while serving as a member of the Ceylon Police Force. By ethnicity he was a member of the ethnic 'Malay' community A scarce obverse issue medal to find on the market Condition: About VF

Colonial Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. EIIR issue (361. Det. Const. Cl. 1. William G. Fenton, Jamaica Constab.) The Jamaican daily newspaper 'The Gleaner' contains numerous references to Corporal William George Fenton of the Jamaican Constabulary, amongst these include his obituary published in the issue of 11 October 1975; Quote, Fenton, William George: Ex Corporal, Police Force and late of Rent Assessment Board, died Tuesday, 7th October, at his residence 50 Nautilus Avenue, Harbour View, leaving wife, Minette, daughter Maureen, step-duaghter, Barabara, step-son, Franklin, brothers Leonard, Franklin, Roland, Selbourne (U.S.A.), and other relatives. Funeral service Holy Trinity Cathederal, North Street, Sunday 12th October at 4.30 pm. Internement at Calgary Cemetery. Unquote. His witness report in an incident leading to the arrest of the well known criminal called 'Prince Henry' a 'Grab-Thief and Shopbreaker' appeared in 'The Gleaner' issue of 7 July 1961, as under; Quote, Heard a Sound Corporal William Fenton of the Central Police Station said that about 2.50 am on December 16, 1960, he was riding a bicycle on patrol west along Water Lane. On reaching the Orange Steet he heard a sound from Harbour Street as if something had dropped on the concrete. He went south along Orange Street and Harbour Street and he looked east along Harbour Street. About four feet from the corner of the northern side of Harbour Street he saw a chocolate coloured car parked in front of a drygoods store at number 137a Harbour Street. The car was facing west and the engine was running. Corporal Fenton said he saw Prince Henry, whom he knew before at the wheel. He was wearing a dark coloured cap with flaps over the ears. There was another man in the back of the car. The car had no lights on. A Third Man He said he saw a third man bending down in front of the shutter of this store. The man looked up to him, ran into the car and sped away.The car still without lights, went west along Harbour Street past deponent. He said that 3817 was the number on the registration plate but he did not make out the letter. He went to the spot the third man was bending over and saw a padlock. The handle through which the other padlock on the shutter was secured was partly broken off. He made a report to the CID. Unquote. Interestingly a report in 'The Gleaner' issue of 23 December 1966, refers to an official visit that the Governor General Sir Cliffird Campbell made to the Kingston Public Hospital as under; Quote, He also had a special word of encouragemenbt for a policeman - Mr William Fenton - who had been desparately ill for the last four months Unquote. The medal riband mounted with original ribbon on issue brooch, this latter retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fitting Condition: EF

Colonial Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. EIIR issue (6475 Const Joseph S/O Ojuangu Tanganyika Police) The medal is supended from contemporary riband with issue investiture brooch to reverse Condition: GVF

Colonial Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. EIIR issue (Senior Inspector R.A. Caldwell, Hong Kong) 'Andy' Caldwell served in the Hong Kong Police circa 1960's-1980's. A well known member of the Police Officer 'Mess'. He is reported to have served variously in the New Territories on 'Frontier' dutie. The medal fitted with the original silk riband as issued. This latter fitted with the investiture brooch-bar as issued, this retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

Colonial Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. GV issue (237 Sgt. Mjr. S.A. Bailey.) Important: Sergeant Major Bailey, of the St.Mary Division, Jamaica Constabulary, was awarded his Colonial Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1936. On 31 July 1936, Sergeant Major Bailey was formally presented with his medal by the Acting Governor of Jamaica at an awards parade held at the Jamaica Constabulary Depot. At the time of his award he had served for 28 years and 4 months. Note: The recipient had the shared honour of being the first native born black commissioned 'Inspector' of Police in the Jamaica Constabulary The Jamaican newspaper 'The Gleaner' contains several score mentions and reports on Sergeant-Major and later Inspector Bailey - and too much for us to cite all of them here. However the 'Sunday Gleaner Magazine' issue of 26 November 1967, cintained a photograph of Inspector Bailey together with the below following article; Quote, First Two Jamaican Officers The only regret Inspector Bailey S. A. Bailey had after serving the Jamaica Constabulary Force for 40 years was that he had to retire at the time he did so. Mr Bailey made history in 1946 as one of the first two Jamaican born sub-officers commissioned as officers, the other being the late Inspector P.E. Rose. Both were commssioned in 1946. The appointment of both sub-officers as inspectors followed years of agitation by nationalistic legislators, and Governor Sir Arthur Richards (now Lord Milverton) yielded to pressure in March 1946. However when messers Bailey and Rose were appointed they were near retiring years and both were out of the Force within three years after being made officers. Commssioned while serving in St. Mary, Mr Bailey received 84 telegrams and 101 letters of congratulations. The citizens of the parish presented him with an illuminated addressing, expressing "sheerest and heartfelt congratulations". It was in St.Mary that he had the toughest assignment of his career. During the 1933 disturbances he was in charge of a party of policeman which faced a crowd of about 300 rioters at Islington, near Port Maria. He appealed to the crowd to disperse quietly but instead they attacked the policemen with sticks and stones. The police party had to fire on the crowd. An enquiry later found that the activities of the police was justified. Mr Bailey who is now 78 years of age and is engaged in community work in Port Maria, describes the all round improvement in the force between 1908 when he joined and 1948 when he retired as "phenomenal". "Further improvement carried out since I left was beyond my expectations", he said. He pointed out that the force is now highly organized and the pay to the policemen they were now receiving was the same as he drew as an Inspector. He feels that there has been a marked improvement in the quality of the men in the force but there was still room for future improvement. He was opposed and still is to a Policeman resorting to unnecessary assault on a person taken into custody because if that person tries to defend himself he would be charged with assaulting a policeman in executing his duties. The only time force should be used he said is to subdue a person in custody who attacks or attempts to attack a policeman. Mr Bailey recalled that during his time he discipliend some of his men for using unnecessary force. He was respected as a Policeman Sub-Officer and Inspector both in and outside the Force and today the people of Port Maria, especially in the quiet district of Grants Town where he lives regard him as an upright man. Unquote. Sold together with soft-copy of article titled 'Presentation of Long Service Medals' as published in the Jamaican 'Police Magazine' issue of October 1936, listing the recipients name and details. this to be forwarded by email attachment Condition: Minor edge bruising otherwise about GVF

Colonial Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. GV issue (473 2nd Cl. Const. & Acting Cpl. A. D. Clarke) Important: Acting Corporal A. D. Clarke, of the Kingston Division, Jamaica Constabulary, was awarded his Colonial Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1936. On 31 July 1936, Acting Corporal Clarke was formally presented with his medal by the Acting Governor of Jamaica at an awards investiture parade held at the Jamaica Constabulary Depot. At the time of his award he had served for 18 years and 8 months Note: In Jamaica the first awards of the Colonial Police LS&GC Medal to serving members of the Jamaica Constabulary were only made in 1936 The Jamaican daily newspaper 'The Gleaner' contains numerous mentions and reports on Corporal Clarke including below; Issue of 1 February 1936; Quote, Arrests in the City on Saturday Last Reginald Nicholas of Church Street, was arrested by Acting Corporal A.D. Clarke of the Central Station last Saturday, charged with larceny of a boat valued ?9 the property of May Pew 44, Darling Street Unquote. Issue of 11 September 1937; Quote, Yesterdays Arrests Acting Corporal A.D. Clarke arrested Constantine Morgan of Fishers Row, at premises No 41 Santa Prado last night. Charged with vagrancy, to wit, being found climbing into premises of a dress making parlour at the above mentioned place Unquote. Other newspaper reports show that he was promoted from Constable to Acting Corporal in issue of 8 December 1932, while a later issue dated 12 April 1946, shows that he was still serving and was to be promoted from Acting Corporal to Corporal Sold together with soft-copy of article titled 'Presentation of Long Service Medals' as published in the Jamaican 'Police Magazine' issue of October 1936, listing the recipients name and details. this to be forwarded by email attachment Condition: GVF

Colonial Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. GV issue with2 x further service bars (171. Sjt. Mjr. E.N. Smart.) Note: The medal sold together with it's plush 'Royal Mint' red leatherette case of issue. This with GV monogram in gilt tooled letters on lid. The recipient having neatly written his initials E.N.S. on lower inside of case Important: Sergeant Major E. N. Smart, of the Kingston Division, Jamaica Constabulary, was presented with the award of his Colonial Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1936. On 31 July 1936, Sergeant Major Smart, was formally presented with his medal by the Acting Governor of Jamaica at a medals presentation paprade held at the Jamaica Constabulary Depot. At the time of his award he had served for 33 years and 1 month Note: In Jamaica the first awards of the Colonial Police LS&GC Medal to serving members of the Jamaica Constabulary were only made in 1936 The Jamaican newspaper 'The Gleaner' contains a trove of mentions and reports on Staff Sergeant Major Smart - he was 'Prosecuting Sub-officer for the Police at the Petty Sessions Courts' - and we have counted and read more then 'several score' entries covering his prosecutions and police services, all far too numerous to cite here. His retirement notice appears in The Gleaner issue of 25 June 1943, including photograph of the recipient in No 1 Dress Uniform wearing Sun Hlemet and with his LS&GC medal on his white tunic. The article is quoted as under; Quote, Jamaica Constabulary Senior Sub-Officer Retires Today Staff Sergeant Majo E.N. Smart, retires today after 40 years unbroken service in the Kingston Division of the Jamaica Constabulary except for 3 months training that he undertook at the Police Depot then located at Spanish Town. Mr Smart has seen great changes in the force since his enlistment, some of which he played a notable part in bringing about. He served 37 1/2 years in the office at Central Station, 22 1/2 of which he was Paymaster for the Division. Mr Smart enjoys the complete respect of the members of his department, and is also universally respected and liked by the general public. The sub-officers and men of the division have arranged to give him a fitting "send off" at the reception rooms at 8.00 o'clock tonight and he will go on his well earned and merited pension as from 20th instant. Unquote. Sold together with soft-copy of article titled 'Presentation of Long Service Medals' as published in the Jamaican 'Police Magazine' issue of October 1936, listing the recipients name and details. This to be forwarded by email attachment Condition: GVF

Colonial Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. GV1 first issue (860 Const. Class. 1. Zephaniah Richards) Constable Zephaniah Richards was one of a pair of brothers, that served in different divisions of the Jamaica Police at the same time, reference the obituary notice apertaining to their mother that apperared in the Jamaica daily newspaper 'The Gleaner' issue of 2 November 1939 as under; Quote, Richards - Mrs Virginia of Gibraltar St. Ann aged 64, died on the 28/10/39 after a long and painful illness. Mother of acting Corporal C.E. Richards of Kingston and Constable Z.C. Richards. R.I.P. Unquote. Another report in 'The Gleaner' issue of 17 January 1949, refers to Corporal Zephaniah Richards making an address to the Jamaica Agriculture Society about 'Praedial Larceny' Condition: Dark toned otherwise GVF

Colonial Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. GVI first issue A contemporary silver miniature medal Condition: EF

Colonial Police long Service and Good Conduct Medal. GVI first issue (174 1st Cl. Const. Banta Singh, Fiji Police Force) Recipient was an ethnic Indian Sikh, serving as a 1st Class Constable with the Fiji Police Force All named medals issued prior to 1948 to Fiji uniformed services are rare - the moreso examples named to ethnic Indian Sikh's Condition: GVF

Colonial Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. GVI first issue (215 First Class Const Levi Ralph Schliefer) The Jamaican daily newspaper 'The Gleaner' contains many mentions and reports on Constable Levi Schliefer, covering service in period span circa 1922-1942. Some of these entries are extremely interesting, not least his presence in a raid on an early Rastafari Cult meeting in 1938. As a flavour of the mentions we present below brief summaries of the reports from 'The Gleaner'; Issue 25 October 1923: Confirmed as (then) Acting Corporal stationed at Browns Town. The fire alarm was raised when Chinese shopkeeper Lin Que's store was the target of an arson attack. The owner was duly arrested by Schliefer, on suspicion of arson, however he was not subsequently found gulity and was instead acquitted Issue 16 March 1938: Schliefer was part of a team that raided a 'Rastafari Cult' feast! The raid resulted in the arrest and imprisonmewnt of several members described as having been a 'real nusiance'. One of the so called 'Chiefs' at the cermemonil 'Rasta' feast was one Lonsdale Hope, who claimed to be a prophet and who, using outrageous language, called on God and Africa to send fire and lightening to consume the Babylonians (Police). In subsequent overnight examination Lonsdale Hope was declared 'insane' by the medical officer and was sent off to the lunatic assylum for his sins! Issue 21 September 1938: In the 'Murder' trial of Matthew McKenzie, Acting Corporal Schliefer gave evidence as the arresting officer. He had been at Golden Grove Police Staion when the defendant Matthews came to the station to report a street fight he had had with George Saunders, whose body lay in the street after he had hit him over the head with a stick - the cause for the fight being a love triangle. On going to the scene of the fight, the body of Saunders was found unconcious, and Schliefer arranged for him to be taken to hospital. However, Saunders died overnight. Schliefer subsequently arrested Matthews on charge of murder Issue 28 January 1939: Reported to have been on the sick list in Hordley Hospital for one week to be followed by another 6 days recovery at home week of recovery - no cause of illness or injury cited Issue: 26 September 1939: He was arresting officer in a 'Ganja' drugs case Condition: About GVF

Colonial Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. GVI first issue (329 Ist Cl, Const and Det. R.T. Scott.) The Jamaican daily newspaper 'The Gleaner' contains several score mentions and reports on Detective Sergeant Roderick Templeton Scott of the Jamaica Constabulary - who served circa 1930-1951, and is confirmed as having been an original member of the first CID Special Branch team in Jamaica formed in 1936. Below following is just a small a summary of the reports taken from 'The Gleaner; Issue of 19 March 1931: Scott gave evidence in case against defendants Walter Harris and James Wellington in a murder case wherein Scott details how he set a trap that led to the capture of Wellington Issue of 25 November 1931: Was officer giving evidence in a 'Larceny of Goats' case Issue of 23 September 1933: Was arresting officer in murder trial case against 'Maggie Sullivan' of Bito, Bull Bay Issue of 23 January 1934: Refers to Scott having ended his service at Morant Bay Police Station where he had been posted for 3 years and 4 month prior to his transfer to Kingston Division. He was described as a 'Very capable officer'. Issue of 18 March 1935: Scott gave evidence in case of theft of stolen property, some of which he had recovered Issue of 2 April 1935: This contains a photograph of Detective Scott and relates to the sensational Double Cuban Murder case of January 1935. In April, 1935, Detective Scott was hand-picked to join the three man police detail that was sent from Jamaica to San Juan, Purto Rico, to assist Inspector Higgins with the guarding of the two murderers apprehended in that island and who were to be retrurned to Jamaica to stand trial Issue of 26 September 1936: Scott is confirmed as being a founding Detective member of the first CID Special Branch team of the Jamica Constabulary that was created in 1936. Initially the CID comprised of three commissioned officers of Inspector rank, and 27 x sub-officers and constables including Scott Issue of 10 April 1937: Scotts promotion to 1st Class Grade Constable Detective Issue of 17 April 1937: Was arresting officer in case against a female felon, Looise Byfield who was found guilty of a breach of the gambling law and fined 29/- or to be jailed for 10 days Issue of 13 May 1937: Scott was the arrestring officer of Barraclough otherwise known as 'Adolphus Maclean' who was found guilty of housebreaking and larceny Issue of 14 November 1938: Was arresting officer in a case concerning illegal medical practise by an unregistered practitioner Issue of 6 February 1940: Giving evidence in a Jewel Robbery case, at which time he is reported to be a Detective Corporal Issue of 20 July 1951: Detective Sergeant passed unfit for further service; Quote, Police Sergeant Passed Unfit Detective Sergeant Roderick T. Scott in charge of the C.I.D. Half Way Police Station, was informed officially yesterday that that he had been passed physically unfit for further police duties Sgt Scott who had been ailing since February last, served the police department for over 32 years. He was a member of the Police Party that went to Puerto Rico in 1935 in connection with the Pelon-Gomez murder case. Unquote. Afer leaving the Jamaica Constabulary, Roderick Templeton Scott, set himself up as a Private Investigator (many references in the newspapers through to 1960). In 1925, his son Milton Scott who was then attending Ealing Technical College in England, was awarded a full two year scholarship at the University of London - the first West Indian to be so honoured. Roderick Scott is reported to have died at D'Aguilar Town on 30 June 1979 Condition: VF

Colonial Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. GVI second issue (48 Cpl. Walter W. Baker. Jamaica Police.) The Jamaican daily newspaper 'The Gleaner' contains numerous mentions and reports on Corporal Walter Wesley Baker including but not limted to below following; Issue of 17 February 1930: At the trial of Jezrail Amore he gave evidence as arresting officer in a case of 'Vagrancy' Issue of 3 November 1932: At Port Antonio, Police Station, he was reported as taking measurements and impressions made in the road by the wheels of a Buick motor car that had collided in the road with a cart drawn by three mules Issue of 22 February 1937: At the 'Ganja' trial of a woman Naomi Bariff, he gave evdience as arresting officer against a woman drug dealer in 'Ganja' Issue of 4 September 1937: He is shown under Constabulary Police Promotions as serving at Portland, and being promoted from then First Class Constable and Acting Corporal, to be Corporal Corporal William Wesley Baker, of 'May Pen' is reported to have died in Jamaica in April 1968. The 'Daily Gleaner' issue of 16 April 1968 contains death notice to hat effect that had been placed by his bereaved family The medal riband mounted with original ribbon on issue brooch, this latter retaining the original 's 'Sterling' silver hinged pin and clasp fitting Condition: GVF

Colonial Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. GVI second type (S.I. Feremoff. A.I.) Note: With engravers error to first 2 x letters of recipients surname - the first 2 x letters have been transposed showing FEremoff (sic) instead of the correct EFremoff. The naming has not been corrected and is otherwise perfect - and exactly as issued......... Important: Medal officially engraved in the unique local Hong Kong Colony naming style used on 1945-1953 era Colonial Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medals to the Hong Kong Police Force, the engraved format showing abbreviated rank, surname and lastly the forename initials The recipient was Alexander Ivanovitch Efremoff, a native of the historic seaport of Sebastopol, Crimea, Russia, where he was born on 12 October 1900. As a member of the inter-wars 'White Russian' diaspora, he was living in the Russian emigre community in Shanghai, China, when he was recruited for the Hong Kong Police Force, which force he joined on 27 May 1930 'Alec' Efremoff was an original member of the Russian contingent of the Hong Kong Police, and a long serving member of the armed Anti-Piracy Patrol, the guards of which served aboard foreign owned steamers (specifically The Canadian Pacific Steamship Company; Peninsular & Oriental Steamship Company; British India Steam Navigation Company, & Indo-China Steam Navigation Company Limited). The Russians mostly - but not exclusively - being contracted to the Canadian Pacific ships, which afforded the merchantmen a high level of security and protection when their ships were plying the pirate infested South China Seas Between 1930-1939, the 'Russian Contingent' of the Hong Kong Police only had a nominal establishment of 30 x all-ranks - and does not appear to have exceeded more than 40 in any one year (Hong Kong Government Annual Reports refer) In addition to the CPLS&GC medal 'Alec' Efremoff is also known to be entitled to 4 x un-named as issued Second World War Campaign medals vis; - The 1939-1945 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal We have no record of Alec having been interred as a Prisoner of War in Hong Kong - at either military or civilian camps - during the Japanese occupation 1941-1945, and presumably either evaded internment as a foreign neutral (unlikely) or more likely was serving on an anti-piracy contingent aboard a vessel outside of Hong Kong, on or after 8 December 1941, but still within the Pacific region, i.e., Malaya, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, to have qualified for the Pacific Star Alec returned to the Hong Kong Police post-war, and subsequently migrated to Australia in 1949 - arriving aboard the S.S. Nellore at Brisbane on 30 January 1949 Medal is fitted with original silk riband and mounted as-worn / presented on the original hinged pin mounting bar By ethnicity an extremely rare - and highly desirable - medal to a Russian member of the Hong Kong Police Condition: Toned about EF

Colonial Police Long Service Medal. GV issue (6309 Native Cpl Mupira, B.S.A.P.) Important: Award confirmed as published in the Southern Rhodesia Gazette, 21 May 1937 A scarce issue type medal on the market to any Colonial Police Force. It has been estimated that no more than 15 medals of this type/era were issued to members - both European and African - of the British South Africa Police Sold together with copied extract page from the B.S.A.P. Journal that includes a named \'Presentation\' type group photograph including Corporal Mupira wearing his medal Corporal Mupira had enlisted for the B.S.A.P. in 1919 and was a native of Victoria District Condition: Minor contact marks otherwise VF

Colonial Police Medal for ?Gallantry?. EIIR issue A contemporary silver miniature medal Scarce Condition: GVF

Colonial Police Medal for ?Gallantry?. GVI first issue A contemporary silver miniature medal Condition: GVF

Colonial Police Medal \'For Meritorious Service. EIIR first issue legend issue (Sub-Insp. Dambarbahadur Gurung, Fed Malaya Police) The 1st type EIIR issues of the Colonial Police Medal, including 'Br: Omn:' in the legend continued to be awarded through to circa 1957 Award verification: The Colonial Police Medal for 'Meritorious Service' was published in the London Gazette issue of 9 June 1955 The recipient was of 'Emigrant' Gurkha ethnicity with origins in British Burma, who later served a Sub-Inspector in the Federation of Malaya Police Note: While the Gurkha Contingent of the Singapore Police was raised in Singapore Colony in 1948 - and continues to thrive today as a Singapore 'Special Forces' police unit, by contrast the experience & history of Gurkhas service in the neighbouring Federation of Malay Police Force, was considerably shorter lived, and did not extend beyond the period of the 'Emergency'. In Malaya (now Malaysia), the origins of Gurkhas serving in the Federation of Malaya Police date to 1952, when Burma domiciled Gurkhas (including ex service personnel of the Burma Military Police battalions, Burma Rifles and Gurkha Rifles regiments of the former British Indian Army) were recruited for service with the Federation of Malaya Police. The 'Second' Police Field Force, of the FOMP, in particular was the unit to which most, if not all, of the Burmese Gurkhas were destined to serve. While serving with the Federation of Malaya Police, the Gurkhas were entitled to be awarded, where recommended, and or eligible, for the entire gambit of British colonial police and civilian gallantry awards Only 2 x Gurkhas serving with the Federation of Malaya Police were decorated with the award of the Colonial Police Medal (For Meritorious Service) during the 'Emergency' viz: - Sergeant Dhanbahadur Gurung LG 01/01/1954 (published in the New Year Honours). He had killed 2 x Insurgents with a 'single bullet' - Sub-Inspector Dambarbahadur Gurung LG 09/06/1955. The only Gurkha 'Officer' of the FOMP to be decorated At the time of the award Sub-Inspector Gurung was serving at Fort Iskander, Negri Sembilan (The Straits Times issue of 9 June 1955 refers) Reference 'British Gallantry Awards' (Abbott & Tamplin, 1981), a total of only 3136 x CPM's (including 169 awards to Colonial Fire Brigades) were awarded in the period 1938-1979, throughout the police and fire brigades of the British Empire, including Mandated Territories (Palestine) and colonies. The broad breakdown of awards through to 1979, by different reigns / eras comprised: - 1938-1948: 462 - 1949-1952: 437 - 1953-1979: 2406 An extremely rare instance of a Colonial Police Medal being awarded to a Gurkha, and the unique award to a Gurkha 'Junior Officer' of the Federation of Malaya Police Condition: VF

Colonial Police Medal. For Meritorious Service. GVI first issue. In silver (A Miniature Medal) Condition: EF

Colonial Prison Service Long Service Medal. EIIR first issue (19 Ch. Warder Mohd. Lancy Bin Kaman. Fed. Malaya) The medal with official corrections to naming, and typical for this particular medal issue Note: The recipients 'service number' is 19 - indicating an original muster on the rolls of the Federated Malaya Prison Service The recipient was of Malay ethnicity and was holding the rank of 'Chief Warder' in the Federation of Malaya Prisons Service The medal was awarded for 18 years continuous or aggregated full-time and continuous service Interestingly all members of the Federation of Malaya Prison Service who qualified for the medal, had served prior to - and presumably through - the war years (subject to screening by the retunring British colonial authority post liberation in September 1945). Unlike the experience of the Federation of Malaya Police, and Straits Settlements Police, the personnel of the Prisons Service in Malaya did not qualify for any of the Second World War campaign medals, or the post-war General Service Medal with clasp 'Malaya', unless they had qualified for such medal while performing other uniformed service An especially rare colonial issue for Malaya (now Malaysia), as the Regualtions for the award of Colonial Prison Service Medal was published in the Federation of Malaya Government Gazette of 30 May 1957, however only l3 x months later the Federation of Malay became a fully independent country, from the 31 August 1957. Except for retrospective / late claims, The Malaysian Prison Service no longer qualified for the award of the Colonial Prison Services Medal after 31 August 1957 Rare Condition: GVF

Colonial War Effort Medal 1940-1945 Condition: GVF

Commemorative Medal for the African Campaigns 1914-1916. Bronze issue for native troops (M?daille Comm?morative des Campagnes d'Afrique 1914-1917 / Herinneringsmedaille van de Afrikaanse Veldtochten 1914-1917) A first type issue of the medal, bearing the correct reverse dates 1914-1916 A scarce medal issue to find on the market Medal fitted with a good length of original silk 'moire' riband Condition: About EF

Commemorative Medal of the 1940-45 War This with 'Crossed Swords' emblem on the riband Condition: GVF

Commendation Medal. With emblem on riband Condition: EF

Commonwealth Medal: Republic of Gambia - Special Service Medal 30 July 1981. Gilt Important: The medal was awarded to uniformed personnel of the Gambian Police and Field Force who remained \'Loyal\' during the attempted Military Coup of 30 July 1981 A rare Commonwealth Medal with distinct British Army and SAS Regiment associations Immediately after the coup d\'etat was launched on 30 July 1981 (at which time president Sir David Jawara was in London, having attended the Royal Wedding of HRH Prince Charles on 29 July 1981), a tiny Special Air Service Regiment deployment of two lightly armed men, led by Major Ian Crooke - the team was later supplemented on their arrival in West Africa, by the addition of another \'former\' SAS man resident in Gambia - was sent to Gambia to monitor and report on the situation. In the event Major Crooke, and his 2 x companions did far more than their brief, being primarily responsible for the rescue of the Presidents wife, Lady Njaimeh Jawara, and other members of the Presidents family who were under armed guard in a British run hospital, as well as assisting with the direction and operations of the neighbouring Senegalese \'Paras\', who had also been intervened in response to President Jawara?s request for assistance. Within days the rebellion was crushed, the rebels incurring upwards of 600 deaths Major Crooke was subsequently rewarded with the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.), in respect of his services in Gambia, 1981 (in keeping with the secrecy protocols appertaining to Special Forces, the award was not gazetted) Gambia, gained its political Independence from the United Kingdom on 18 February 1965, and on 24 April 1970, the country became a Republic. President Sir Dawda Jawara, was Prime Minister and then President of Gambia for a continuous period 1962, through to 1994, in which year he was removed from office after another subsequent, but this time bloodless coup A most interesting medal Condition: About EF

Commonwealth Medal: Republic of Gambia - Special Service Medal 30 July 1981. Gilt Important: The medal was awarded to uniformed personnel of the Gambian Police and Field Force who remained ?Loyal? during the attempted Military Coup of 30 July 1981 A rare Commonwealth Medal with distinct British Army and SAS Regiment associations Immediately after the coup d?etat was launched on 30 July 1981 (at which time president Sir David Jawara was in London, having attended the Royal Wedding of HRH Prince Charles on 29 July 1981), a tiny Special Air Service Regiment deployment of two lightly armed men, led by Major Ian Crooke ? the team supplemented on their arrival in West Africa, by the addition of another ?former? SAS man resident in Gambia - was sent to Gambia to monitor and report on the situation. In the event Major Crooke, and his 2 x companions did far more than their brief, being primarily responsible for the rescue of the President?s wife, Lady Njaimeh Jawara, and other members of the Presidents family who were under armed guard in a British run hospital, as well as assisting with the direction and operations of the neighbouring Senegalese ?Paras?, who had also been intervened in response to President Jawara?s request for assistance. Within days the rebellion was crushed, the rebels incurring upwards of 600 deaths Major Crooke was subsequently rewarded with the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.), in respect of his services in Gambia, 1981 (in keeping with the secrecy protocols appertaining to Special Forces, the award was not gazetted) Gambia, gained its political Independence from the United Kingdom on 18 February 1965, and on 24 April 1970, the country became a Republic. President Sir Dawda Jawara, was Prime Minister and then President of Gambia for a continuous period 1962, through to 1994, in which year he was removed from office after another subsequent, but this time bloodless coup A most interesting medalibbon Ribbon soiled Condition: About EF

Commonwealth of Australia: Meritorious Service Medal. GVI 2nd issue An un-named and un-marked specimen issue, as officially struck Reference \'Medal to Australia\' (R.D. Williams, 3rd Edition 1990) only an estimated 193 x King George VI issue Commonwealth of Australia Meritorious Service Medals issued Scarce Condition: Toned EF

Companion of the Order of the Bath. C.B. Civil Division breast badge in 18 Carat Gold, with hallmarks for London 1885. The insignia complete with original and correct gold hinged buckle, the reverse retaining the original hinged pin Sold together with; - Glazed painted portrait photograph of Colonel F.M. Hunter, C.B, C.S.I. The frame measure approx 27.5cm x 35cm. As the image supplied is taken from a flat bed scanner, the definition is not clear. It is however in good condition and most of the dust mottled effects is accumulated crud and dust on the inside glass Note: The frame - good condition with minor chips to sides only of frame - is not suitable for overseas delivery, and hence will not be sent overseas unless overseas buyers arrange their own collection / courier Important: This is the positively attributed order bestowed upon Major Frederick Mercer Hunter, C.S.I. of the Bombay Staff Corps, Indian Army, in recognition of his services as Her Majesty's Consul on the Somali Coast, per the War Office Notice of 23 January 1886 published in the London Gazette of 26 January 1886 (see also his positively attributed gold, gilt and enamel miniature orders being sold separately as a pair on the website - as are other family medals). The award of the C.S.I. was published in the London Gazette of 6 June 1885, in recognition of his services as First Assistant to Political Agent at Aden and Consul for Somali Coast. Frederick Mercer Hunter was a native of St.Andrews, Fife, Scotland, where he was born on . Frederick like his father (Lt. Colonel James Hunter) before him, and his son after him (Lt-Colonel Walter James Henry Hunter) joined the Bombay Army, of the Indian Army. Sunbsequently appointed to the Political Department of the Indian Army, he served many years with great distinction in the East African littoral, specifically in Somalia, where he became the first British Resident (Governor), and in South Arabia at Aden in which latter place he was also Acting Resident in 1885. It was for his services in that region, that he was decorated with the C.S.I. (LG ) and C.B. (LG 26 January 1886). As an author, Captain Mercer published the authorative, and highly personalized account of the British History in Aden, and his services there, in the title 'An Account of the British Settlement of Aden in Arabia' (Captain F.M. Hunter, London 1877 - and reprinted since). Colonel Hunter died at St.Andrews on 30 July 1898 Note: Prior to the 20th Centuary the insignia of the Order of the Star of India, was returnable to the Central Chancery on death of the recipient. As such the C.B. medal here offered is the recipients complete remaining entitlement An important and desirable positively attributed Order, for anyone having a serious interest in the British history of South Arab, Aden and Somalia Postage: The price quoted below is for the medal only - an additional GBP 35 will be added for delivery to United Kingom Condition: The order is EF

Conspicuous Gallantry Medal. GVI first issue The medal fitted with the 'Naval' riband and is un-attributed & un-named as issued, to foreign nationals The medal with GVI first type swivel suspension The reverse of the naval riband fitted with mounting brooch, as-Issued, this retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Reference 'British Gallantry Awards' (Abbott & Tamplin, 1981), a total of only 72 x CGM's (Naval) were awarded during the reign of King George VI, tp British and British Empire naval forces. In addition there were a further 8 x honorary awards made to allied personnel, comprising; - 4 to United States Marine Corps - 1 to United States Navy - 2 to Royal Norwegian Navy - 1 to French Navy Note: The CGM (Flying) medal is identical to the CGM to naval personnel, and by appearance only differs by the colour of the riband (it is light blued edged with dark blue). An equally rare decoration, the CGM (Flying) was awarded on 109 occasions to British and British Empire air force personnel during the Second World War, all of which were gazetted. In addition there were 2 x honorary awards of the CGM (Flying) awarded to foreign allied avaiators, vis; - 1 to Polish Air Force - 1 to United States Army Air Force An extremely rare example of a most prestiguous naval bravery decoration Reverse of riband with soil marks Condition: About GVF

Coronation Medal 1911. London Fire Brigade reverse (Fireman W. E. Lloyd.) Note: Only an estimated 1374 x medals issued with \'London Fire Brigade\' reverse Fireman William Ernest Lloyd is confirmed serving with the London County Council Fire Brigade in 1911, at which time he was residing with his wife at the Fire Station & Mens Quarters located at Lower Kennington Lane, London, S.E. (National Census for England & Wales refers) William Ernest Lloyd son of Thomas Lloyd (Man Servant) and Edith Lloyd, was a native of, Cranage, Cheshire, England, where he was born on, 10 July 1880. During 1908, William Lloyd married Henrietta \'Emma\' Duffill (born 1886) in London. The couple are known to have had had at least 2 x children, viz daughter Edith Winifred Lloyd (born 1909) and son Albert F. Lloyd (born 1920). By the time of the compilation of the National Register of England & Wales (1939), William was still earning a living as a Fireman, being shown as residing at with his wife Emma and son Albert, at, 2 Lysons Walk, Wandsworth, London, England, and described as a Fireman (Private Fire Brigade). A scarce early Fire Brigade issue Coronation medal Condition: About GVF

Coronation Medal 1911. Metropolitan Police reverse (P.C. W. Bailey.) Note: The 1911 National Census for England & Wales records 4 x Police Constables called \'W. Bailey\' serving in 1911, they were: - Walter Bailey: Born, London, Middlesex, England circa 1890 - Walter Bailey: Born, Walpole, Norfolk, England circa 1874 - William Bailey: Born, Camberwell, London, England circa 1883 - William Bailey: Born, Hertford, Hertfordshire, England circa 1890 Condition: About GVF

Coronation Medal 1911. Metropolitan Police reverse (P.C. W. Dyer.) Police Constable William Dwyer is confirmed serving with \'K\' or Bow\' Division of the Metropolitan Police William Dyer, was a native of Teddington, Somerset, England, where he was born on 2 May 1862 William, was 23 years of age and measured just over 5 feet 11 inches in height, when he joined the Metropolitan Police at, Rochester Row, London on, 25 May 1885. William had served a total of 26 years and 4 days with the Metropolitan Police by the time he took his discharge to pension on, 29 May 1911. He remained a Constable throughout his 26 years of service, during which time he had married. At the time of taking his discharge in 1911, he lived with his wife Jessie Elizabeth Dyer at, 86 Halley Road, Forest Gate, London. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales records William as a Police Pensioner / Janitor, and he is the only \'W Dyer\' recorded resident in London who would have qualified for the Police Coronation Medal, as a \'Pensioner\' specially re-engaged for the Coronation events Traces of lacquer Condition: VF

Coronation 1902. Bronze issue. London County Council Metropolitan Fire Brigade reverse (John T. Treadgold) Note: Only an estimated 1000 x \'Bronze\' medals awarded to the London County Council Municipal Fire Brigade A magnificent, attributed portrait photograph of the recipient can be seen on the Ancestry Genealogical website Medals verification: There are no commemorative medal rolls for the London Fire Brigade in the public domain, but from the aforesaid photograph, and knion Naval medal rolls we have bene able to identify 5 of the 6 medals that the recipient received and wore viz: - 1897 Jubilee Medal: London County Council Metropolitan Fire Brigade reverse - 1902 Jubilee Medal: London County Council Metropolitan Fire Brigade reverse Westminster Gazette issue of - 1911 Coronation Medal: London County Council Metropolitan Fire Brigade reverse - Egypt & Sudan Medal with clasp \'Suakin 1885\': Ref ADM 171/43, H.M.S. Condor - Egypt: Khedival Star The recipient\'s 6th medal that he wears in the photograph on the right breast is likely a Fire Brigade \'Proficiency\' / Prize Medal The recipient\'s extant Naval Service Sheet held and accessible at The National Archives, shows that John Thomas Treadgold, claimed to have been a native of Camberwell, Surry, England, where he was born on, 23 August 1865. At the time of his joining the Royal Navy on, 13 May 1881, he was just 15 years of age, and rated as Boy II Class. During his service with the Royal Navy, John\'s conduct was consistently returned as \'Very Good\'. He served on numerous warships, including active service in the Red Sea aboard H.M.S. Condor in 1884-85 (medal with clasp & Khedival Star). John took his final discharge form the Royal Navy on, 22 August 1893. On return to civilian life, John, like many former Royal Navy \'Matelots\' took up an appointment with the London County Council Fire Brigade, as a \'Fireman\'. He married Irish-born Mary Jane Beatham, in London on, 29 November 1898, at, Kensington, London, England. By the time of the compilation of the 1901 National Census for England & Wales, John is recorded living with his wife at the L.C.C. Fire Station, located at Willow Walk, Kentish Town, London, at which time he claimed to be a native of Redditch, Worcestershire, England. Life as a Fireman was not, of course, without frequent life-threatening hazards. The Westminster Gazette issue of contained the below article: Quote, FIRE SCENES IN CLERKENWELL A fire which was attended with exciting incidents broke out last night at, 65, 67, and 69, Exmouth-street, Clerkenwell, on the premises of Mr. W. C. A. Bettinson, draper. One of the front shops became involved through catching at a gas-light, and the flames made extraordinarily rapid progress. The Rosebery-avenue Firemen found such a fierce fire in progress that a \"district call\" was signalled, and engines and long ladders from all parts of Central London were brought up to the scene. The flames blazed across to the roofs of some coffee-rooms in Tysoe-street, and for a time several sets of business premises were in serious jeopardy. Mr. Alfred Bettinson was badly burned in the early stages of the fire, and was partly suffocated, the firemen rescuing him and afterwards utilising their \"first aid\" remedies. While the fire was at its height a fireman named Treadgold, belonging to the Clerkenwell station, slipped off the second-floor ladder, but in falling grasped another ladder, and so saved him from a terrible fall. He, was injured by the strain on his wrist and by shock to the system, and after treatment at St. Bartholemew\'s Hospital was removed to his station. The fire was not overcome until the building was badly damaged Unquote. Note: The Fireman mentioned above John Thomas Treadgold, had re-located to the L.C.C. Fire Station at Clerkenwell, by 1904 John Thomas Treadgold is recorded to have died at West Ham, London, England, sometime during the last quarter of, 1922 Sold with hard-copy photocopied photograph of the recipient in full uniform, with medals up, wearing his Merryweather\' pattern helmet, and with a service issue \'Fire-Axe\', suspended from his wide leather waist belt Condition: VF

Coronation 1902. Bronze issue. London County Council Metropolitan Fire Brigade reverse (Joseph E. Green) Note: Only an estimated 1000 x \'Bronze\' medals awarded to the London County Council Municipal Fire Brigade Joseph Edward Green was a native of Marylebone, London, England, where he was born on 24 December 1872. Joseph joined the London County Council Metropolitan Fire Brigade on 16 February 1901. Based initially at New Cross and then Lewisham Stations, he saw further service at Millwall, Herne Hill, West Norwood, Brixton, and Battersea, and retired to pension on 15 May 1929, after 28 years and 88 days’ service Sold with hard-copy record of service. Condition: About GVF

Coronation Medal (Mayors and Provosts) 1902 The medal fitted with a long length of silk riband as issued A scarce issue on the market Condition: GVF

Coronation Medal (Mayors and Provosts) 1902 A scarce issue on the market Condition: GVF

Coronation Medal 1902. 'Metropolitan Police' reverse issue (P.C. F. Townsend. 3rd. Div.) Important: Scarce confirmed award to Metropolitan Police 'Dockyards' Police - the recipient serving as a Police Constable at the Royal Naval Hospital, Clarence Place, East Stonehouse, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, England 3rd Division of the Metropolitan police were deployed for police duties at the Royal Naval Dockyards 'Devonport' Francis James Townsend was a native of Studley, Wiltshire, England where he was born circa 1864. Francis is recorded residing at Police Quarters H.M. Dockyard Devonport in the 1891 Census for England & Wales, where he is shown as a Police Constable M. P. (Metropolitan Police). The following Census for England & Wales taken in 1901, records the recipient as a Constable Metropolitan Police living and stationed at the Royal Naval Hospital, Devonport A scarce and interesting Metropolitan Police 'Dockyards' medal award for services while serving at Royal Naval Hospital, East Stonehouse, Devonport Condition: GVF

Coronation Medal 1902. An official empty plush hinged leatherette case of issue This with gilt tooled monogramed lid showing Imperial Crown and the date 1902 in gilt Interior with makers logo on inside silk panel 'Elkington & Co Ltd, 22 Regent St. S.W.' Condition: About EF

Coronation Medal 1902. Bronze issue An un-named as issued and un-attributed example A fairly scarce Royal Commemorative Medal with only an estimated 6054 x \'Bronze\' medals being issued Condition: GVF

Coronation Medal 1902. Mayors and Provosts, silver issue This medal was only awarded in silver to qualifying Mayors and Provosts A most handsome medal designed by Emil Fuchs and struck by Elkington & Co. Ltd. of London Condition: About EF

Coronation Medal 1902. Mayor\'s & Provost\'s issue This medal was only awarded in silver to qualifying Mayors and Provosts A most handsome medal designed by Emil Fuchs and struck by Elkington & Co. Ltd. of London The medal retaining fitted with a good clean long length of original silk medal ribbon Condition: About EF

Coronation Medal 1902. Mayor\'s & Provost\'s issue in case of issue Sold contained in its original red leatherette plush hinged case of issue. The case of issue with makers name & address 'Elkington & Co Ltd, 22 Regent St S.W.' printed on inside silk panel. The case with gilt tooled crown and date '1902' on outer lid, and Medal retaining its original long length of silk riband The case with minor scuffs commensurate with age A very scarce cased example Condition: Medal EF

Coronation Medal 1902. Metropolitan Police reverse A contemporary bronze miniature medal The silk riband with mounting brooch on reverse. This latter retaining its original hinged pin and clasp fittings, and having makers marks 'Spink & Son Ltd' on reverse of bar Condition: About VF

Coronation Medal 1902. Metropolitan Police reverse. Bronze issue An un-named and un-marked issue, as struck by the Royal Mint Scarce found un-named Condition: GVF

Coronation Medal 1902. Metropolitan Police reverse. Bronze issue (P.C. C. Backhurst. 1st. Div.) Police Constable Charles Backhurst (Warrant No 83361) is confirmed serving with \'1st\' or \'Woolwich\' Division of the Metropolitan Police Charles Backhurst son of Charles Backhurst and Mary Ann Backhurst (nee Lee), was a native of Snodland, Kent, England, where he was born on, 9 January 1876. Charles, was 22 years of age and measured 5 feet 10inches in height, when he joined the Metropolitan Police in London on, 14 February 1898. Charles had served a total of 26 years with the Metropolitan Police by the time he took his discharge to pension on, 18 February 1924. He remained a Constable throughout his 26 years of service, during which time he had married Florence Ethel Taylor, on 9 February 1904. The 1901 National Census for England & Wales records Charles as a Police Constable residing at the Police Station located in the boundaries of the Royal Arsenal, Parish of St Margarets, Woolwich, London, England Condition: GVF

Coronation Medal 1902. Silver issue A contemporary silver miniature medal Condition: GVF

Coronation Medal 1902. Silver issue (A Miniature Medal) Condition: GVF

Coronation Medal 1911 A contemporary silver miniature medal The reverse of silk riband fitted with a contemporary mounting brooch. This latter retaining its hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

Coronation Medal 1911 A 'Female' award the medal mounted on a silk bow riband The medal indented 'Silver' on edge, and is a silver contemporary copy The reverse of the mounting brooch with logo of 'Sink & Son London'. The medal brooch retaining its original hinged pin & clasp fittings A contemporary quality copy made of silver and not to be confused with modern day base metal copies Condition: Toned GVF

Coronation Medal 1911 Mounted from contemporary riband with pin brooch to reverse and contained in plush case of issue, with makers logo 'Elkington & Co Ltd, 22 Regent Street, S.W. Condition: GVF

Coronation Medal 1911 Condition: GVF

Coronation Medal 1911 The medal mounted on original silk riband, retaining its hinged pin and clasp fittings A bright example almost as issued Condition: EF

Coronation Medal 1911 (Councillor M C James, J.P., Mayor of Jarrow) Important: Matthew C. James served as Mayor of Jarrow for 4 x successive years 1908, 1909, 1910 & 1911 Important: The recipient Matthew Coulson James, is confirmed as being Mayor of Jarrow between 1908-1911. He was by profession a Naval Architect and a Tyneside Shipbuilder of considerable reknown The medal mounted on original silk riband, retaining its hinged pin and clasp fittings A choice example with good toned appearance Condition: EF

Coronation Medal 1911. Female issue with medal mounted on a bow riband Reverse of the official mounting brooch, retaining the original hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: About EF

Coronation Medal 1911. Mounted on a 'Female' bow riband The medal mounted on original 'Female bow' silk riband, retaining the original mounting pin with pin and clasp fittings An attractive example of a Coronation Medal mounted for wear by a woman recipient Condition: EF

Coronation Medal 1911. With 'County & Borough Police' reverse (P.C. 222 J. Pearcey. Hants Constabulary.) Important: The medal engraved in the stippled/block engraved style associated with this County Police force The 1911 National Census Records of England and Wales, show that James Percey (then 46 years of age) was a native of Hazelbury Bryan, Dorset, England where he was born circa 1864. In 1911, James Percey was resident at Parkville Ropley, Alresford, Hampshire, England, where he lived with his wife Adelaide Percey and their three sons, and was occupied as a Police Constable. Earlier Census records show that James was a locally employed Police Constable in Hampshire from before 1891 . James is recorded as having died at Newforest, Hampshire, England on 22 January 1946 Reference 'Medal Yearbook 2014' it is estimated that 2,565 1911 Coronation Medals were issued to members of the County & Borough Police Forces - the majority of which were un-named! The medal riband fitted with a top brooch bar, the reverse retianing the hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

Coronation Medal 1911. With 'London Fire Brigade' reverse (Fireman W. W. Hall.) The 1911 National Census Records of England and Wales, show that William Hall (then 24 years of age) was a native of London, England, where he was born circa 1887. In 1911, he was recorded as being resident at the London County Council Fire Station located at 35-38 Redcross Street, City of London and his occupation being 'Fireman' Reference 'Medal Yearbook 2014' it is estimated that 1,374 1911 Coronation Medals issued to members of the London Fire Brigade Condition: GVF

Coronation Medal 1911. With 'Metropolitan Police' reverse (P.C., R. Seymour.) Note: The National Census for England & Wales 1911, records that Police Constable Richard Seymour of the Metropolitan Police was a native of Kingham, Buckinghamshire, England, where he had been born circa 1886. In 1911, he was living at the Police Station, Rochester Row, London S.W. The medal mounted as-worn in the swing style, and fitted with contemporary silk riband which has a contemporary mounting brooch this latter with hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About EF

Coronation Medal 1911. With 'St John Ambulance Brigade' reverse (Nurs.Sister L. Grimes.) The 1911 National Census Records of England and Wales, show that Louisa Jane Laura Grimes (then 31 years of age) was a native of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, where she was born circa 1880. In 1911, she was recorded as being Assistant Mistress at the Infants School, Cheltenham. Louisa Grimes died at Cheltenham sometime in the first quarter of 1955 There are numerous newspaper artciles contained in the 'Cheltenham Chronicle' newspaper having reference to Miss Grimes and her long association with her local St John Ambulance Brigade division. Most relevant being the article published in the issue of, Saturday 29 June 1912, referring to the 'Review' of 14,000 members of the the St. John Ambulance Brigade by Kind George V at Windsor Great Park. Quote, .....About seventy members of the Cheltenham Corps of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, including fourteen sisters of the Nursing Order in the charge of the Lady Superintendent Mrs L. M. McCraith Blakeney, with Acting Officers M. Wheeler and Miss Merrett, and accompanied by their Honorary Surgeon Dr J. H. Blakeney, took part in the proceedings of a memorable day.With the party were Dr. Cardew, hon. surgeon-in-chief, Dr. Hebblethwaite (Corporation Division), Dr. Hutton (friendly societies), and Dr. Hugh Powell (police), Major Shewell, Sergt H.W. Hill, Mrs. Tombs, Mr. W. Mullins (inspector of stores). Dr. Blakeney, Dr. Hutton and Mrs. Gilkes (hon. secretary) and Miss Grimes wore the medals awarded to them for ambulance services in London on the occasion of the Coronation. Unquote. A search of the Census Records and Passenger Lists, show that Louisa Grimes had prior to 1911, worked as a Childrens Governess or Nurse, including time in both London and much further afield in India. Reference 'Medal Yearbook 2014' it is estimated that 2,755 x 1911 Coronation Medals were issued to members of the St John Ambulance Brigade Condition: GVF

Coronation Medal 1911. With St. John Ambulance Brigade reverse (Pte. W. Ayres.) It is estimated that 2755 x Coronation Medals with the 'St John Ambulance Brigade' reverse legend were issued to 'All Ranks' of the St John Ambulance Brigade Condition: GVF

Coronation Medal 1911. With \'St John Ambulance Brigade\' reverse (Pte. W. Greenwood.) Reference \'Medal Yearbook 2014\' (Token Publishing, various editions) it is estimated that 2,755 x 1911 Coronation Medals were issued to members of the St John Ambulance Brigade The medal retaining an original long length of silk medal riband Condition: VF

Coronation Medal 1911: Metropolitan Police reverse (P.C. E. Stagg) Ernest Stagg, a tile maker from Bridgwater, Somerset, was born in July 1887. He attested into the Metropolitan Police in 1907 and served with ‘B’ Division at Westminster, before later transferring to ‘Y’ Division at Highgate in January 1914. He left the police force in August 1917 Condition: About VF

Coronation Medal 1937 Note: Sold together with official red titled card box of issue Condition: Toned GVF

Coronation Medal 1937 A contemporary silver miniature medal Condition: VF

Coronation Medal 1937 Un-named as issued Condition: GVF

Coronation Medal 1937 Un-named as issued Condition: EF

Coronation Medal 1937 Condition: GVF

Coronation Medal 1937 The medal retaining its original silk riband and sterling mounting brooch this latter complete with hinged pin & clasp fittings, and as-issued Sold together with below associated original Jubilee 1935 & Coronation 1937 ephemera: - Official Programme for The Silver Jubilee 1935, a presentation copy named to J. Copsey. A.B. H.M.S. Excellent - Named Coronation Medal 1937 award document from Buckingham Palace, this latter named to \'John Francis Copsey\' Able Seaman, O/N. P/J.83738 Sub-Lieutenant John Francis Copsey, was born in Hale, Surrey in 1900. He attested into the Royal Navy as a Boy and during the Great War served aboard H.M.S. Agincourt. Advanced Able Seaman in 1921, he was awarded his Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1935. He subsequently served during the Second War and was later commissioned as Temporary Sub Lieutenant in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve as a Sea Cadets instructor Sold together with some associated photocopied images of the recipient all in Naval uniform including pictures wearing his medals up Condition: Medal EF

Coronation Medal 1937 An un-named and un-attributed medal, as issued The medal retaining a good clean length of original silk riband Condition: About GVF

Coronation Medal 1937 Issued for the Coronation of King George V Condition: About EF

Coronation Medal 1937 Condition: Some contact marks otherwise about VF

Coronation Medal 1937. In titled red card box of issue The medal sold together with original card box of issue A \'male\' set. The medal fitted with the riband as worn by a male recipient The medal riband fitted with it\'s original silver / silvered mounting brooch bar, this complete with hinged pin and clasp as issued Condition: Mild toned EF

Coronation Medal 1937. In \'Female\' box of issue The medal sold together with original card box of issue A 'female' set, Together with original silk female 'Bow' riband for wear by lady recipients The medal ribands each fitted with an original silver mounting brooch bar, this complete with hinged pin and clasp as issued Condition: Toned about EF

Coronation Medal 1937. On standard issue riband with integral mounting brooch as issued A set comprising both full-size and miniature medal The full-size medal with original silk riband and mounted on the issue mounting bar, the latter retaining the long-hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued The Miniature medal being a contemporary silver issue Condition: EF

Coronation Medal 1937. On \'Female\' issue silk bow riband with integral mounting brooch as issued A set comprising both full-size and miniature medals - each mounted on \'Bow\' silk ribands The full-size medal with original silk riband and mounted on the issue mounting bar, the latter retaining the long-hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued The Miniature medal being a contemporary silver issue Condition: EF

Coronation Medal 1937. Silver (A Miniature Medal) Condition: GVF

Coronation Medal 1953 Medal un-named as issued Condition: GVF

Coronation Medal 1953 A contemporary silver miniature medal Condition: VF

Coronation Medal 1953 Condition: Toned GVF

Coronation Medal 1953 Un-named as issued The medal mounted on originbal riband, this latter fitted with issue brooch which still retains the hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold complete with original titled card box of issue Condition: EF

Coronation Medal 1953 Un-named as issued Condition: EF

Crimea Medal 1853-1855. With clasp ?Sebastopol? (Matw Cook, Ord.) Important: Medal is officially impressed naming issue to Naval personnel Note: Medal and clasp to Matthew Cook, Ordinary Seaman, H.M.S. London, who served ashore before ?Sebastopol? with the Royal Naval Brigade, is verified on the respective medal roll (ref ADM 171/24) Maththew Cook was a native of Mortlake, Surrey, England, where he was born on 12 October 1832. His Naval service papers show that he served as a member of the crew of H.M.S. London between 8 December 1852 to 26 January 1856 Sold together with copied Naval service papers Condition: VF

Crimea Medal 1854-1856. One clasp: \'Sebastopol\' (Corpl J. Myles. 34th Regt.) The recipient No, 3693 Corporal John Myles - his surname recorded as Myles in the Depot Rolls - served with the 34th (Cumberland) Regiment of Foot during the Crimean War and later in India during the Indian Mutiny Medal(s) and clasp verification: The recipient is recorded on the respective Crimean War & Indian Mutiny medal rolls as \'Miles\' per below referenced sources: - Crimea Medal with clasp Sebastopol: WO 100/28 - Mutiny Medal. No clasp: WO 100/37 shown therein as Corporal John Miles, with discharge date 27/03/1860 The referenced Indian Mutiny Medal Roll, shows that Corporal Miles is confirmed as having served in the operations against the rebels in the Trans-Gogra and on the Nepaul Frontier in March and April 1859 Important: Reference \'Indian Mutiny Medal Roll 1857-1859 (British Army) published by author and compiler Kevin J. Asplin in 1998, the compiler includes the below details: Quote, Enlisted 27 February 1847 aged 17y & 10m. Discharged 27 March 1860. Also spelt \"Myles\" in Depot Roll Unquote. The 34th Regiment of Foot arrived in the Crimea in November 1854, and saw wearing service at the siege of Sebastopol, where two members of the regiment were decorated with the newly instituted Victoria Cross. The regiment was posted to India in 1857, and subsequently fought during the Indian Mutiny campaign, where another Victoria Cross was awarded to a soldier of the 34th. In 1881, the 34th was restyled 1st Battalion Border Regiment The medal retaining a good clean length of contemporary silk riband Condition: GVF

Crimea Medal 1854-56. No clasp The medal unnamed as issued Nicely toned Condition: GVF

Crimea Medal 1854-56. No clasp The medal is un-named as struck & issued Condition: Mild toned about VF

Crimea Medal 1854-56. No clasp The medal unnamed as issued Condition: About EF

Crimea Medal 1854-56. No clasp The medal unnamed as issued A medal of attractive appearance, with a good bright clean length of original silk watered 'moire' medal riband Condition: VF

Crimea Medal 1854-56. No clasp (J. Meakin * No. 3640 * 95th R) Naming is contemporary lightly engraved Important: Crimea Medal to Private John Meakin of the 95th (Derbyshire) Regiment, verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/33) Condition: Toned about VF

Crimea Medal 1854-56. With 4 clasps, \'Alma\', \'Balaklava\', \'Inkermann\' & \'Sebastopol\'. Officially impressed (J. Partridge. Scots Fusilr. Gds.) The medal with officially impressed naming Died on Active Service: Private James Partridge 1st Battalion Scots Fusilier Guards, died on active service during the Crimean War, the recipients extant service papers blandly referring to the Guardsman\'s death as; Quote, Died in the East 23rd Nov 1854 Unquote. Medal and clasps verification: The medal and all 4 x clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of the 1st Battalion Scots Fusilier Guards per below cited reference sources: - Crimea Medal with 4 x clasps: WO 100/25 James Partridge, son of Edward Partridge & Ann Partridge, was a native of the parish of, Goodrich, Ross, Herefordshire, England, where he was born in 1831 (baptized on 16 February 1831). Described as a \'Shoemaker\', James, who was 19 years & 9 months of age, and measured 6 Feet in height - enlisted in the British Army at, Gloucester, England on, 31 October 1850, on which date he was posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery and given the appointment \'Gunner & Driver\'. His service papers record that he had signed for a \'Bounty\' of £5/15/6. James is recorded in the 1851 National Census for England & Wales, serving at the Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich, Greenwich, England, at which time he was serving with the 5th Battalion Royal Artillery. Uncommonly, James subsequently transferred to the Scots Fusilier Guards, on, 31 August 1852 (his extant service papers refer), having completed 1 year and 305 days service with the Royal Regiment of Artillery. No 4288 Private James Partridge served in the Crimea with 1st Battalion Scots Fusilier Guards from 28 February 1854, until his death on, 23 November 1854. His services paper record that he was \'Present at the Battles of the \"Alma\" \"Balaklava\" \"Inkerman\" & siege of \"Sevastopol\'. In total James Patridge had served 4 years & 24 days \'With the Colours\', of which he had served 2 years & 84 days with the Scots Fusilier Guards Based on conclusive existing genealogical records (including Herefordshire Baptism records, and National Census returns for England & Wales 1841 & 1851) it is evident that James Partridge had requested the transfer to the Scots Fusilier Guards to join his elder brother, No 3532 Private George Partridge (born in the parish of Goodridge, Ross, Herefordshire, England, and who was baptized there in 1828) who had earlier joined the 1st Battalion Scots Fusilier Guards, and is shown serving with the 1st Battalion Scots Fusilier Guards, at Portmann Street Street Barracks, Marylebone, London, at the time of the National Census for England & Wales in 1851 (wherein he is shown with place of birth, \'Hereford, Goodrich\') and who was severely \'Wounded-in-Action\' at the battle of \'Inkermann\', on, 5 November 1854, and subsequently \'Died\' in the Crimea (the medal roll entry\'s for both George and James Patridge show the exact same reference under \'Remarks\' viz WO/17/12/56 - which is the War Office lists including \'casualties\' prepared by the \'Office of the Commander in Chief: Monthly Returns to the Adjutant General). Note the proximity of the dates between the severe wounds and death between the two brothers that served in the 1st Battalion Scots Fusilier Guards during the Crimean War, and a poignant case of two brothers dying in foreign fields, within the same month, in November 1854 The service papers for James Partridge are extant and accessible at The National Archives A desirable and choice condition Crimea Medal to a confirmed casualty, and one of a \'brace\' of brothers who laid down their lives for Queen and Country while serving with 1st Battalion Scots Fusilier Guards in the Crimean War Condition: About EF

Crimea Medal 1854-56. With 3 x clasps \'Sebastopol\' \'Balaklava\' \'Inkerman\' & riband fitted with a white metal two pronged buckle (G. B. Hill F. Troop No 1219. Royal Scots Greys Important: Private George Hill is confirmed as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' when he: Quote, 'Received a sabre wound to the forehead during the battle of Balaklava' Unquote. The recipients extant service papers refer - and therefore confirm beyond any doubt that George Hill was a confirmed 'Charger' who rode with the 'Heavy Brigade' at Balaklava Naming: The medal with privately engraved naming in a Victorian era italic style Clasps: Mounted in the order listed, with 'Sebastopol' clasp nearest the medal planchet, and all clasps attached by unofficial rivets Note: Medal & all 3 x clasps clasp verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of the 2nd Royal North British Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys) ref WO 100/24 George Hill's 'Wounds' (serious) are not recorded in the published 'Crimea Casualty Roll by, or in the book 'Forgotten Heroes The Charge of the Heavy Brigade (Dutton, 2008). Evidently these are oversights & omissions, as the recipients extant service papers - the key primary source - categorically state that the recipient was wounded in action at Balaclava. The medical report supporting the recommendation for his discharge, show that he was suffering from 'Synovitis' with damage to the cartilages. The disability being recorded as due to; Quote, The disability is the result of a fall:- Received a sabre wound to the forehead during the battle of Balaklava Unquote The medical report stating the injury had been 'Received in the Service - presumably the 'fall' referred to having occurred during the battle of Balaklava, whereat Private Hill fell from his horse at the time of being wounded or shortly thereafter. Unquote. George Bennie Hill son of, George Hill & Jane Hill (nee Bennie) - both native born Scots - was born at, Newry, Armagh, Ireland, circa 1833. By 1853, George Hill was living in Glasgow Scotland, employed as an 'Apprentice Engineer'. He enlisted in the British Army. at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, on 8 September 1853, on which date he was posted to 'Scotland's Own' cavalry regiment, the 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys). At the time he attested for the British Army, he claimed to be 20 years & 7 months of age, but lied about his place of birth, stating he had been born in Glasgow, Scotland. His prior civilian trade was cited as 'Engineer'. George subsequently served a total of 12 years, with the Royal Scots Greys' including 1 year and 11 months overseas service in the 'Crimea'. At the time he took his final discharge from the British Army on 8 September 1865 - at which time his military conduct & character was described as 'Bad' - his name had appeared no less then 43 times in the Regimental Defaulters Book, and having been four times tried by Court Martial. George's service papers - the likes of which we have not seen before - show that he 'deserted' on 14 January 1859 to 14 March 1859, being tried & imprisoned 15 March 1859 to 10 June 1859. In consequence of his desertion and conviction George, forfeited his entire reckonable service until that date, which had amounted to 5 years 129 days. Incredibly, his subsequent, 5 years 144 days reckonable service towards pension, all appears to have been amassed on a continuous sheet of subsequent absences and imprisonments. At time of discharge George was described as being 32 years & 7 months of age, with 'Wound on Forehead' and that his intended place of future residence was given as, Glasgow Whether George Bennie Hill was truly one of 'Queen Victoria's Bad Penny's' in uniform, or following his active service in the Crimea became some sort soldier of conscious, is not known. However, considering George's prior and subsequent trade as an 'Engineer Fitter and Foreman' he was evidently of a higher educational standard than the usual recruit of the era, which coupled with receiving a 'Wound' by sabre to the forehead at Balaklava, where he had fallen from a horse, might possibly indicate that he was latterly suffering from what we now call post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Certainly his obituary notice from 1889 refers to his constitution having been enfeebled by the severe wounds he received in the Crimean War In 1868, at Bridgeton, Glasgow, George Hill married Mary Eccles Mechan (sp) the couple subsequently being blessed with 8 x children, comprising, 2 x sons (viz, George, Charles & James) and 5 x daughters (viz, Agnes, Jane, Elizabeth, Mary & Lilias). George Hill was latterly 'Foreman' of the Clydesdale Iron-Work, and is recorded to have died at his home located at, 14 Polmadie Road, Glasgow, Scotland, on 28 November 1889. The below quoted article was published in the local press at the time of death; Quote (Glasgow Evening Post issue of, 4 December 1889); A CRIMEAN HERO There has died at 14 Polmadie Road, Glasgow, George Bennie Hill, who was with the Scots Greys in the memorable engagements of the Balaclava and Inkerman., and was present at the final capture of Sebastopol. For these engagements he received two medals and three clasps. He was a fitter to trade, but owing to the severe wounds he sustained in the Crimea his constitution was enfeebled, and his early death at the age of 53 is attributable to the privations of that terrible campaign. He leaves a widow and five children. Unquote. The medal & clasps with even patination, and fitted with a decent length of original, & now worn, silk riband. The white metal mounting buckle on the riband 'sans' reverse pin & clasps Condition: Contact marks and some edge wear toned GF

Crimea Medal 1854-56. With 4 x clasps \'Alma\' \'Balaklava\' \'Inkerman\' & \'Sebastopol\' (Dvr Marshall. Regnall. R.H.A.) Naming: The naming is officially engraved in serifed capitals by Hunt & Roskell Clasps: Mounted in correct order of precedence, and all rivets are official expect for one unofficial rivet on the second clasp Note: Medal & all 4 x clasps clasp verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 'I' Troop, Royal Horse Artillery (ref WO 100/24), wherein the recipient is correctly shown as No 1790 Driver Marshall Rignall (medal named Regnall sic) Driver Marshall Rignall saw extensive action in ‘I’ Troop, R.H.A. in the Crimea, including the ‘affair of the Boulganac’, the Alma and Inkermann, but it was at Balaklava on 25 October 1854, as part of Lucan’s Cavalry Division, that he was most heavily engaged. Jocelyn’s History of the Royal Artillery (Crimean Period), referring to 'i' Troop R.H.A. at Balaklava states, it ‘lost many horses and the gun carriages were abundantly marked by bullets ...and a gunner and more than a third of the gun teams horses had been killed, before ‘I’ Troop, with the Greys as escort, descended from the position that had occupied in action.’ As it transpired, ‘I’ Troop returned to the scene of battle in time to witness the charge of the Light Brigade. Luckily, Raglan’s order for the Troop to accompany the Light Brigade ‘rapidly to the front’ was never received, although it did follow the doomed cavalrymen until, as Jocelyn puts it, ‘it became momentarily more and more apparent as the Troop trotted steadily forward that, before it could render any efficient service, the Russian fire would entirely cripple it ... the word was given to go about, and it retired to a position not far from the Heavy Brigade Marshall Andrew Rignall, son of James Rignall & Mary Rignall (nee Bullman) was a native of, Ely Cambridgeshire, England, where he was born circa 1834. Marshall, by trade a 'Labourer', declared that he was 18 years & 9 months of age when on 17 January 1853, he enlisted into the Brtish Army, at, Woolwich, Kent, and was posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery, and service with the Royal Horse Artillery. By the time he took his final discharge form the British Army, on 14 October 1856 - due to 'unfitness for further service' - Marshall had served a total of 3 years & 271. During his service in the British Army, Marshall held the rank of 'Driver', and had served 1 year & 6 months overseas during the Crimean War, where he had served with 'I' Troop Royal Horse Artillery. For his services in the Crimea, Marhsall Rignall was awarded he Crimea with 4 clasps, and the Tyrkish Crimea Medal. On the evening of 7 July 1856, while returning with horses at night from Aldershot, Driver Rignall and his horses met with an accident when they fell into a 'Sandpit' near Blackheath, at which time Marshall suffered a serious injury, that ultimately rendered him, unfit for service. At the time of taking his discharge from the British Army, his conduct was described as having been 'Good' and that he had been twice entered in the Regimental Deafaulters' book By the time of the 1861 National Census for England & Wales, Marshall is recorded as employed on the Staff of a 'Workhouse' located at Sudbury, Suffolk, England, where he held the appointment of 'Porter'. While employed at the 'Workhouse', Marshall, became a 'Whistleblower' when he reported 'Officers' of the Workhouse, the the 'Guardians', with reports of improper abusive (sexual) misconduct by senior staff - not least by the 'Schoolmaster' - who quit his job immediately the claims became known. The abuses at the Workhouse, as reported by Marshall Rignall, became the subject of local scandal and investigation, and were at great length, reported in the local newspapers, reference 'Essex Standard' issue of, 24 December 1862. Marshall, himself claims of abuse levelled at him. Coincidentally the girl cited in the claim made against Marshall Rignall, was the very same woman, Elizabeth Hale, that he subsequently, at St Pancras Parish Church, St Pancras, London, Middlesex on 28 May 1865. Marshall Rignall is recorded as having died at on 1890. Shortly after his death, notices were published in several newspapers, with appeals seeking to raise funds for the widow and family of the dead 'Crimea Veteran'. Quote (The People, issue, of 16 November 1890), A BALACLAVA HERO An appeal is issued by Mr Henry Dann, of Brixton, on behalf of the widow and three children of the late, Marshall Rignall, of 163, Kennington-road. Rignall served in the Royal Horse Artillery under Colonel Maude throughout the whole of the Crimean campaign. He was present at Alma, Balaclava, and Inkerman, and was still in active service when the fall of Sebastopol virtually closed the war. But while preserved from the bullets and bayonets of the enemy, he was twice prostrated by sunstroke, which, with the privations and rigours of the climate, so undermined his constitution that he was discharged as unfit for service, with the reward of a good character, two medals, and four clasps, and sixpence per day pension for one year. Upon returning to this country he found employment at the stores of the Indian Government in the Belvedere-road, Lambeth; but there he met with an accident which injured his spine and precluded him from active employment. It has been suggested that an annuity should be purchased for the widow, and the Hon. and Rev. Canon Pelham, rector of Lambeth, and the Rev. J. H. Walthew, vicar of St, Philips, Kennington-road, have consented to receive donations Unquote. ‘I’ Troop Royal Horse Artillery was present throughout the campaign in the Crimea, attached to the Cavalry division. At the engagement at Bulganak, the very first land engagement involving the British Army during the Crimean War, 'I' Troop had the distinction of firing the opening guns of the campaign. Together with ‘C’ Troop, they were the only Horse Artillery to qualify for all four clasps, to the Crimea Medal, and and were detailed by Lord Raglan to support the Light Brigade at Balaklava, where during the Battle of Balaklava, 'I'Troop took casualties early in the day in support of the 'Charge of the Heavy Brigade', and later on the same day criss-crossed the ground of battle to the rear of the 'Light Brigade', but were never able to bring their guns into action The recipients service papers are extant and are held & accessible at The National Archives A very good Crimean War medal to a veteran 'Horse Artilleryman' whose unit uniquely rode in support of both the Heavy Brigade and the Light Brigade at 'Balaklava' Condition: GF

Crimea Medal 1854-56. With 4 x clasps \'Alma\' \'Balaklava\' \'Inkerman\' & \'Sebastopol\' (P. Wilson. XIth. P.A.O. Hussars) Naming: The naming is impressed in a contemporary regimental /depot style, of which several variant format styles known are known to this particular regiment, some of which include the recipients regimental number, others 'sans' the P.A.O. abbreviation Clasps: Mounted in the correct order of precedence. First clasp face sprung on one side. The top clasp only (often issued separately) with unofficial rivets, the lower clasps fitted with their original rivets. Note: Medal & all 4 x clasps clasp verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 11th Prince Albert's Own Hussars, a.k.a. 'The Cherry-pickers' (ref WO 100/24), wherein the recipient is recorded as No 1379 Private P. Wilson, 11th Hussars No service papers, or pension records appear to be extant for Peter Wilson (or Willson) at The National Archives, however details of the recipient and his services are contained in the book 'In Search of the Light Brigade' (Lawrence W. Crider, 2011), which is an assiduously researched work based on a study of the contemporary muster rolls and other primary sources of the period. Peter Wilson (or Willson) first entered service with the 11th Hussars in April 1848. He appears in the musters of the regiment throughout the Crimean War period, showing that he was a Troop 'Cook', with the service company's. He is reported to have died at 'Kensington' (London?) on 17 May 1858 Important: There is no single definitive list of confirmed 'Chargers of the Light Brigade'. Nominal lists of 'Known Chargers' have been published based on, casualty returns, witness narrative accounts, those decorated for gallantry, those 'wounded', and other secondary published accounts from national newspapers, pension funds, commemorative dinners, diaries, unpublished manuscripts etc. While there is no evidence to support that Private P. Wilson - a Troop Cook - was a 'Charger', it should be remembered that at least one celebrated 'Butcher' who was not supposed to ride in the charge, did on his own will, ride in the charge, and was decorated for his gallantry with the Distinguished Conduct Medal, viz, Private John ‘Butcher Jack’ Fahey, 17th Lancers, arguably the most colourful character who rode in the charge of the Light Brigade at Balaklava. Whether Private Peter Wilson was a charger, or possible charger, or was just a witness to 'The Charge of the Light Brigade' what is is certain beyond any doubt is that Private Wilson was entitled to and was present at all the major battles - including 'Balaklava' - that adorn this hard earned campaign medal for service during the Crimean War A desirable 'Light Brigade' Crimean War Medal to a Troop Cook of 11th Hussars Some minor rippling to rim edge basis the hand tooled impressing done by the regimental armourer, and fairly typical for regimental or depot impressed medals Condition: VF

Crimea Medal 1854-56. With clasp 'Sebastopol' (O. Goodman. 1st Batn. Rifle Bgde.) Important: Naming is officially impressed Note: No 3916 Private Obed Goodman, the son of John and Hannah Goodman, is confirmed on the respective medalm roll (ref WO 100/33) as being entitled to the medal and clasp for 'Sebastopol' while serving with 1st Battalion Rifle Brigade The various Census Returns, plus birth, death and marraige records show that the recipient Obed Goodman, the son of John and Hannah Goodman was born circa 1836 at Croxley Green, and christended at Rickmansworth, in Hertfordshire, England on 21 February 1836 Hertfordshire, England. In the last census prior to the Crimean War taken in 1851, the family had already moved to London and were resident in the parish of St.Pancras at Camden Town, at the time Obed is shown as being a 'Miller', and was then only 15 years of age. Obed died in St.Pancras London in 1908 Sold together with soft-copy of the entry page from the respective medal roll, that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: Acorn missing from right clasp carriage otherwise VF

Crimea Medal 1854-56. With clasp \'Alma\' (Major. A. Willett. 17th Lancers.) Important: Major Augustus Saltern Willett was the Officer Commanding 17th Lancers at the time of his death - due to 'cholera' - at Balaklava, Crimea, only 2 days prior to the famous 'Charge of the Light Brigade' Naming: The medal is officially engraved named by 'Hunt & Roskell' style Note: Medal and clasp verified per the respective campaign medal roll of 17th Lancers (ref WO 100/24). The recipient was additionally entitled to a second clasp 'Sebastopol', however, the medal roll is annotated to show that the medal with single clasp 'Alma' had already been 'Sent to Rep' (presumably a reference to the medal having been sent to the recipients legal representative, or nominated next of kin). Whether the representative or next of kin of Major Willet ever subsequently received a loose 'Sebastopol' clasp is not known - the medal here offered being exactly as issued with a single 'unpierced' clasp Provenance: B.A. Seaby, March, 1978 (ref item Z3C13) Reference 'Record of Old Westminsters' (1927, Volume 2), the below following biographical entry was taken: Quote , Willett, Augustus Saltren, eldest son of John Saltren Willett, of Torrington, Devon, by Elizabeth Percy, daughter of George White, of Newington House, co. Oxon.; b, Oct, 25. 1817; adm. Jan. 26, 1830; left Whitsuntide 1832; R.M.C. Sandhurst; Cornet 17th Lancers Dec. 9, 1836; Lieut. Dec. 31, 1836; Capt. Jun. 11, 1842; Major. May. 28, 1852; served in the Crimea; d. unm, at Balaclava, of cholera, Oct. 22, 1854; Memorial Column Unquote. Reportedly a strict disciplinarian, Major Willett, frequently awarded the 'lash' to regimental defaulters. Major Willett was inspecting the outlying picquets the evening before his death, and was subsequently buried within hours of his death. Contemporary accounts mention he was buried in his cavalry cape - ironically an item of uniform that he - together with Lord Cardigan - considered a most unbecoming item of uniform A cousin of Major Willett - Cornet Archibald Clevland, of Tapeley Park, Instow, Devon, was also in the 17th Lancers, at the time that his cousin was the Officer Commanding. Cornet Clevland had the distinction of subsequently riding unwounded through the 'Charge of the Light Brigade' at Balaklava, but was less then a month later was mortally wounded at the battle of Inkerman, on, 5 November 1854, and who died the following day A scarce seen Light Brigade officer's medal Condition: GVF

Crimea Medal 1854-56. With clasp \'Sebastopol\' (E. Price. 10th Hussars.) Important: Naming on the medal is officially impressed Note: Recipients name is unique on the respective medal roll (reference WO 160/24) wherein he is confirmed as entitled to both medal and clasp Edward Price was born in the parish of Shoreham, Tunbridge, Kent, England circa 1830. He attested for the British Army at London, on 3 December 1849. At time of his enlistment he was 19 years and 6 months of age, and described himself as having been by \'Trade\' a \'Butcher\'. In his subsequent military career, he accumulated 12 years service with the British Army - all of it spent with the 10th Hussars, including overseas service of 5 years and 11 months in; - East Indies: 15 August 1850 to 16 April 1855 - Crimea & Turkey: 17 April 1855 to 29 June 1856 He was never promoted during his 12 years service, and at the time of his final discharge from the British Army on 2 December 1861, his military conduct was described as being \'Good\'. His service papers (extant at The National Archives) show that his intended place of residence after leaving the British Army was a street address in Birmingham, England Condition: Minor edge bruise otherwise VF

Crimea Medal 1854-56. With clasp \'Sebastopol\' (Qr-Mr. J. Fenn, 10th Hussars) Important: Naming is officially impressed Quarter-Master (Honorary Captain) John Fenn was born in Musselburgh, Scotland, on 9 February 1812. He joined the 10th Hussars on 19 July 1829. Was promoted to Corporal in December 1832, Sergeant in July 1836, Troop Sergeant-Major in June 1841 and Regimental Sergeant-Major in April 1846.Sergeant-Major John Fenn was advanced to Quarter-Master in the 10th Hussars on 19 May 1846. With the regiment he served in the Bombay Presidency of India, August 1846-February 1855 and then served in the Crimean campaign in 1855 and was present at the capture of Tchorgaun, the battle of Tchernaya and the siege and fall of Sebastopol. He was promoted to Quarter-Master (Hon. Captain) in the 10th Hussars on 10 December 1860 and placed on Half Pay on the same date Sold together with hard-copy of copied service papers, correspondence and medal roll extracts that confirm all above details Condition: GVF

Crimea Medal 1854-56. With three clasps 'Alma' 'Inkermann' 'Sebastopol' (Pte. Dens. Kalahar. 88th Ft.) Note: Naming is engraved in contemporary serifed style and the medal riband fitted with an attractive brooch by 'T. B. Bailey Coventry' Important: The recipient confirmed as entitled to the medal and all three clasps on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/32) wherein he is shown spelt variously as Private Dennis Kellehar and Private Dennis Kelahar Note: The 88th Foot were titled the Connaught Rangers in 1881 Sold together with soft-copy of the entry pages from the respective medal roll, that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: About GVF

Crimea Medal 1854. No clasp (Jno Brimacombe. H.M.S. St.De.Acre.) Note: Medal with private contemporary serif engraving Important: Recipient is confirmed on the respective medal roll as being entitled to the medal and the clasp \'Sebastopol\' (ref ADM 171/28) At the time of his qualification for the medal and clasp he was serving as an Ordinary Seaman abaord H.M.S. St.Jean D\'Acre, and the medal shown as having been delivered to the recipient aboard the ship Sold together with copy of the entry page from the respective medal roll that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: Contact marks otherwise about VF

Crimea Medal 1854. With 3 clasps 'Alma' 'Balaklava' 'Sebastopol' (Drumr. Robt. Bremner, 79th Regt.) Important: Naming on the medal is offically impressed Note: Drummer Robert Bremner's entitlement to the medal and all 3 x clasps is confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll (reference WO 100/32) Robert Bremner was born in Arbroath, Forfar, Scotland. He attested for the 79th Regiment (in 1881 the regiment's name was restyled as the Cameron Highlanders) at Dundee, Scotland, on 15 September 1846, aged 20 years. With the regiment he served two years one month in the Crimea and nine years, nine months in India. In addition to the Queen?s Crimea Medal with three clasps and the Turkish Crimea Medal, he was awarded the Indian Mutiny Medal with clasp for Lucknow. Robert Bremner was discharged at his own request on 17 October 1867 Sold together with hardcopy set of the recipients copied service papers Condition: About VF

Crimea Medal 1854. With 3 clasps \'Alma\'\'Balaklava\'\'Sebastopol\' (Frank McIntosh, 79th Regt.) Naming: Is officially impressed Important: We have been advised that 2219 Private Francis McIntosh died in the Crimea on 21 March 1855 Note: The medal riband fitted with an ornate silver or silvered top brooch with hinged pin and casp fitting to reverse of the brooch. The brooch has an Imperial Eagle design surrounded by a spray of leaves, and bears makers marks for Bailey of Coventry on reverse together with respective registereed patent number The 79th Regiment became the Cameron Highlanders in 1881 Condition: GVF

Crimea Medal 1854. With 3 clasps \'Alma\'\'Inkermanmm\'\'Sebastopol\' (S. Lincoln. Gr & Dr Rl Arty) Naming: Officially impressed The recipient served as a Gunner and Driver in the Royal Artillery Condition: Edge bruise at 7 o\'clock and toned VF

Crimea Medal 1854. With 3 x clasps 'Alma' 'Inkermann' 'Sebastopol' (Gunr & Driver M. Dew. R. Arty) Note: The naming on the medal is officially impressed, and medal and all 3 clasps confirmed as entitled to recipient per the respective medal roll (reference WO 100/22) wherein the recipient is confirmed as being a unique name on the Royal Artillery medal roll Important: No 2277 Gunner & Driver Michael Dew of, B Battery, 8th Company, 3rd Battalion, Royal Artillery, is confirmed as having 'Died' while on active service in the Crimea. The above referenced medal roll is annotated against his name with the remark 'Dead'. He died sometime between 1st October 1854 to 8th November 1855 (which were the qualifying dates for his unit earning the Sebastopol clasp) Condition: Black toned otherwise GVF

Crimea Medal 1854. With 3 x clasps 'Alma' Inkermann' 'Sebastopol' (Pvte Richd Cheer Scots Fs Gds) Note: Naming is engraved in a contemporary to the period style Important: The recipients entitlement to medal and 'Sebatopol' clasp is confirmed per the resepctive medal roll of 1st Battalion Scots Fusiliers Guards (ref WO 100/25). As the rivets on the medal all appear original as issued, it would appear that the recipient was issued a 3 clasp medal in error. Albeit his service papers show that he was definitely in the Crimea at the time of the earlier Alma and Inkermann battles, the medals rolls do not show entitlement to those earlier clasps! Richard Cheer was a native of Abingdon, Reading, Berkshire, England, having been born there circa 1827. He attested for service with the British Army, and a career with the Scots Fusilier Guards (in 1877 the regiment was retitled 'Scots Guards') at Westminster, Middelsex, on 12 June 1847. On enlistment he was 20 years of age, and described himself as having been a 'Labourer' by trade. He went on to serve a total of 21 years and 47 days with the Colours, by the time he took his final discharge on 28 July 1868. As a 'Guardsman' he spent most of his military service in the United Kingdom, apart form 2 years and 2 months 'hard campaign service' in the Crimea between 20 February 1854 to 20 April 1856 At the time of taking his final discharge, in 1868, his Military Conduct was described as having been 'That of a very good and efficient soldier, trustworthy and sober'. He was never tried by Court Martial and his name was entered six times in the regimental defaulterers book. In addition to the Crimea Medal, he was also awarded the Turkish Crimea Medal and the Military Long Service and Good Conduct Medal - all three medals being enumerated on his service papers At discharge his intended place of residence was cited as being; No 5, Claude Street, Millwall Sold together with a hard copy of the recipients service papers confirming all of above details Condition: Wobbly suspender otherwise about VF

Crimea Medal 1854. With 3 x clasps 'Alma' Inkermann' 'Sebastopol' (Pvte Richd Cheer Scots Fs Gds) Note: Naming is privately engraved in a contemporary to the period style Important: The recipients entitlement to medal and all three clasps confirmed per the resepctive medal roll of 1st Battalion Scots Fusiliers Guards (ref WO 100/25) Richard Cheer was a native of Abingdon, Reading Berkshire, England, having been born there circa 1827. He attested for service with the British Army, and a career with the Scots Fusilier Guards (in 1877 the regiment was retitled 'Scots Guards') at Westminster, Middelsex, on 12 June 1847. On enlistment he was 20 years of age, and described himself as having been a 'Labourer' by trade. He went on to serve a total of 21 years and 47 days with the Colours, by the time he took his final discharge on 28 July 1868. As a 'Guardsman' he spent most of his military service in the United Kingdom, apart form 2 years and 2 months 'hard campaign service' in the Crimea between 20 February 1854 to 20 April 1856 At the time of taking his final discharge, in 1868, his Military Conduct was described as having been 'That of a very good and efficient soldier, trustworthy and sober'. He was never tried by Court Martial and his name was entered six times in the regimental defaulterers book. In addition to the Crimnea Medal with clasps, he was also awarded the Turkish Crimea Medal and the Military Long Service and Good Conduct Medal - all three medals being enumerated on his service papers At discharge his intended place of residence was cited as being; No 5, Claude Street, Millwall Sold together with a hard copy of the recipients service papers confirming all of above details Condition: Wobbly suspender otherwise about VF

Crimea Medal 1854. With 4 x clasps 'Alma' 'Balaklava' 'Inkermann' 'Sebastopol' (Abraham Baldwin, 68th Regt) Note: Naming is officially impressed With unoffcial rivets on top clasp - and common thus Important: The recipient No 1999 Private Abraham Baldwin - and a unique name on the Crimean medal roll - is confirmed as entitled to the medal and all four clasps per the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/31) The 68th Regiment became the 1st Battalion Durham Light Infantry Condition: VF

Crimea Medal 1854. With 4 x clasps 'Alma' 'Balaklava' 'Inkermann' 'Sebastopol' (Clr-Mkr C. Cully. Rl Hse Arty.) Note: The medal is with officially impressed naming - and a unique surname amongst the Artillery units that served in the Crimea Important: The recipient is confirmed as serving as a 'Gunner' with "C" Troop Royal Horse Artillery at the Battle of Balaklava in support of the Heavy Brigade, an action which earned "C" Troop their most priozed battle honour - and an honour still celebrated annually in the battery through to present days! The medals and all 4 x clasps confirmed as entitled on the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/22) and, in the recipients extant service papers The following description of "C" Troop's historic action at Balaklava, is taken courtesy of "C" Battery Old Comrades Association website; Quote, C Troop?s major action and its seminal Battle honour came at Balaklava on 25th October 1854 when it took part in the charge of the Heavy Brigade. C Troop was attached to a column of ten squadrons of the Heavy Brigade, under the command of General Scarlett. These squadrons were drawn from 4th and 5th Dragoon Guards, the Scots Greys (now Scots Dragoon Guards), and the Royal Horse Guards. During the advance, General Scarlett?s ADC saw the pennants of a column of Russian Cavalry about 2000 strong, unseen by the British. Three squadrons were wheeled round to attack, while amid confusion, the Royals and 4th Dragoon Guards halted. Major Brandling had been ordered to detach C Troop but saw this order as void in the circumstances and instead, ordered the Troop to move up to reinforce the front squadrons. Due to the disorder, the British charge was predictably unthreatening. Seeing the size of the Russian force, Brandling moved C Troop to high ground to cover a withdrawal. The Charge by this point had dispersed into a close quarters brawl, with the Russians quickly regaining composure and preparing a counter attack. Brandling ordered the guns to advance to within 600 yards of the Russians and come into action. Fire was directed on the front and rear of the Russians, disrupting any potential reorganisation. The Heavy Brigade was able to withdraw safely under the cover provided by C Troop fire. After this success, the Troop was moved to support the Light Brigade Charge. However, they were intercepted on route and were engaged in Artillery duals whilst moving across the valley. Unquote. Charles Cully was a native of the parish of St Mary, Cricklade, Wiltshire, England where he was born circa 1830. By 'Trade' he described himself as a 'Laborer' and was 22 years of age when he attested at Preston, Lancashire, on 16 April 1852, for service in the British Army and the Royal Regiment of Artillery. Charles subsequently served a total of 21 years and 17 days before taking his final discharge on 2 May 1873. His overseas service included; - Crimea: 2 years 2 months - India: 5 years 8 months In addition to the Crimea Medal with 4 x clasps, he was also awarded a Turkish Crimea Medal and a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with gratuity of GBP 15. At discharge his conduct was described as having been 'Very Good', and he is recorded as never having been tried by Court Martial At discharge he held the number 32147 with the appointment and rank of 'Collar Maker Sergeant' In the Crimea - where he held the number 1891 - he had been a 'Gunner' at the Battle of Balaklava, being promoted to Bombardier Collar Maker on 9 May 1855 After discharge his intended place of residence was cited as being 13 Hope Place, Sandy Hill, Woolwich The recipients service papers which confirm all above details are extant and available from The National Archives Condition: Edge wear and contact marks commensurate with age otherwise VF

Crimea Medal 1854. With 4 x clasps 'Alma' 'Balaklava' 'Inkermann' 'Sebastopol' (J. Davis. 21st Regt) Note: The medal is with officially impressed naming Important: The recipient Private James Davis, 21st Regiment 'Royal North British Fusiliers' is confirmed on the medal roll as having 'Died before Sebastopol 5th January 1855' All 4 x clasps confirmed as entitled on the respective medal roll. It is also confirmed that there 'J. Davis' is a unique name on the regimental roll - indeed the only other Davis on the roll is a Corporal Henry Davis (ref the on-line resources of the Home Headquarters Royal Highland Fusiliers Royal Regiment of Scotland) In 1881 the 21st Regiment was retitled the 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers Condition: GVF

Crimea Medal 1854. With 4 x clasps 'Alma' Balaklava' 'Inkermann' 'Sebastopol' (G. Brand. 20th Regt) Important: The recipient is notated as 'Since Dead' on the respective Crimea medal roll. Most likely having died of disease while serving in the Crimea Note: The naming on the medal is officially impressed, and the medal clasps confirmed as entitled to recipient per the respective medal roll (reference WO 100/27) wherein the recipient is recorded as 2663 Private George Brand - the name George Brand being unique on the roll The medal fitted with what old - and soiled - contemporary silk weave riband, possibly original as issued Condition: Toned about GVF

Crimea Medal 1854. With 4 x clasps 'Alma' Balaklava' 'Inkermann' 'Sebastopol' (Josh Read Grenr Gds) Note: The naming on the medal is officially impressed Entitlement to the medal and clasps is confirmed per the respective medal roll (reference WO 100/25) wherein the recipient is recorded as 6515 Private Joseph Reed - the name Joseph Reed (Read) being unique on the medal to the Grenadier Guards Private Joseph Read, was serving with 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards throughout his long period of campaign service in the Crimea Condition: About VF

Crimea Medal 1854. With clasp 'Sebastopol' (Geo. Scott. Ord.) Note: The naming is officially impressed, and confirmed as a unique name/rate to any of the four naval ships that were awarded officially impressed medals. The upper lugs on clasp have been clipped Important: Ordinary Seaman, George Scott of H.M.S. London and the 'Naval Brigade' is confirmed on the respective medal roll as being entitled to the medal and the clasp 'Sebastopol' (ref ADM 171/27), and that the medal was delivered to him while serving aboard the ship Sold together with copy of the entry page from the respective medal roll that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: VF

Crimea Medal 1854. With clasp 'Sebastopol' Note: Medal is un-named as originally issued Condition: Toned VF

Crimea Medal 1854. With clasp 'Sebastopol' (Corpl. G. Jarvis. 72nd Regt.) Note: The naming is offically impressed Important: Recipient 'Died' before Sebastopol on 2 August 1855, while serving with the 72nd Highlanders (post 1881 became 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders) No 3325 Corporal George Jarvis (Jervis on roll) is confirmed on the respective medal roll as being entitled to the medal and the clasp 'Sebastopol' (ref WO 100/31 ), with notation that he landed in the Crimea with a draft on the 16 July 1855, and died before Sebastopol on 2 August 1855. Note that the surname Jarvis / Jervis is unique on the 72nd Crimea medal roll Sold together with copy of the entry page from the respective medal roll that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: About GVF

Crimea Medal 1854. With clasp 'Sebastopol' (G. Slater. Coldstream Gds.) Note: The naming on the medal is officially impressed Important: George Slater is confirmed as 'Wounded-in-Action' at the first attack on the Redan, 18 June 1855. He was one of only two casualties sustained by the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards on that day He died at Portsea on 17 April 1856 The medal and clasp being confirmed as entitled in the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/25) Condition: GVF

Crimea Medal 1854. With clasp 'Sebastopol' (J. Clemmy. 1st Batn. Coldstrm Gds.) Note: Naming on the medal is offically impressed. Upper lugs on Sebastopol clasp have been clipped, including loss of 'Acorn' from the right side of clasp Important: Medal and clasp entitlement to No 5096 Private James Clemmy of 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards is confirme don the respective campaign medal roll (Ref 100/25) Condition: Contacts marks about VF

Crimea Medal 1854. With clasp 'Sebastopol' (Thos. Marshall. Scots Fusr. Gds.) Note: Naming on the medal is officially impressed Important: Recipient is confirmed on the Medal Roll as qualifying for the medal and clasp while serving with 1st Battalion Scots Fusilier Guards, and that he 'Died' in the Crimea on 6 December 1854 Condition: Upper lugs of 'Sebastopol' clasp have been clipped, contact marks & edge bruising otherwise about VF

Crimea Medal 1854. With clasp \'Sebastopol\' (R.H. McCrum. 23rd Regt) Note: The naming on the medal is officially impressed Important: No 2136 Private R.H. McCrum is confirmed as having been \'Killed-in-Action\' in the Final Attack on the Redan 8 September 1855 The medal and clasp are both confirmed as entitled in the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/28) wherein he is notated as having been Killed-in-Action Condition: VF

Crimea Medal 1854. With clasp \'Sebastopol\' (T. Barwell. Gr & Dr 1st Batn. Rl Arty.) Note: The naming is officially impressed. the clasp with clipped lugs Important: Medal and clasp confirmed on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/22) wherein the recipient is shown as having served with 1st Company 1st Battalion Royal Artillery Thomas Barwell was born in the parish of Billingborough, Lincolnshire, England circa 1816. He attested for the British Army at Grantham, Lincolnshire London, on 24 October 1835. At time of his enlistment he was 19 years and 9 months of age, and described himself as having been by \'Trade\' a \'Labourer\'. In his subsequent military career, he accumulated 21 years and 355 days service with the British Army - all of it spent with the Royal Artillery, including overseas service of 7 years and 8 months in; - Canada: (6 years) - Crimea: (1 year 8 months) He was never promoted during his 12 years service, and at the time of his final discharge from the British Army on 2 December 1861, his military conduct was described as being \'Indifferent\'. His service record being peppered with trasngressions, including being thrice \'Court Martialled\', on each occasion habitual drunkeness being cited. In addition his name appeared no less then 13 x times in the \'Rehimental Defaulterers Book\'. The only medal enumerated as being entitled to on his service papers are the Crimea Medal with clasp for Sebastopol The above details were extrapolated from the recipients service papers (which are extant at The National Archives) that can be accessed on-line from genealogical websites Condition: Edge bruising GF

Crimea Medal 1854. With four clasps 'Alma' Inkermann' 'Balaklava' 'Sebastopol' (J. Groves 20th) Note: Naming is privately engraved in a contemporary script Important: Medal and all four clasps on his service papers (ref WO 97 series) John Groves was a native of Tonnington, Bury, Lancashire, England. He attested for service with the British Army, and a career with the 20th Foot (post 1881 titled Lancashire Fusiliers) at Salford, Lancashire on 17 April 1839. On enlistment he was 20 years of age, and described himself as having been a 'Printer' by trade. He went on to serve a total of 21 years and 26 days with the Colours, most of which was spent overseas as under; - Bermuda: 4 years 291 days - North Americas: 6 years 56 days - Crimea: 259 days At the time of taking his final discharge, on 6 October 1860, his Military Conduct was described as having been 'Good'. He had twice been tried by Court Martial, and was in possession of one good conduct badge, plus the Crimea with four clasps and the Turkish medal Sold together with copy of the recipients service papers confirming all of above details and which will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: Toned with minor scuffs otherwise VF

Crimea Medal. With 4 clasps \'Alma\' \'Balaklava\' \'Inkermann\' and \'Sebastopol\' (C. Jackson, Grenadier Gds.) Important: The naming is officially impressed Note: 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards served throughout the period of the Crimean War Condition: GVF

Crimea Medal. With 4 clasps \'Alma\' \'Balaklava\' \'Inkermann\' and \'Sebastopol\' (G. Smales, 68th Regt.) Note: The naming is officially impressed Important: George Smales, was with the regiment at Cork, Ireland on 28 April 1854. He embarked for the Crimea to join the Service Companies on 26 May 1854. He was a Prioner in the cells on 4-5 September 1854. He was attached to the Depot at Scutari on 15 December 1854, and later died at Scutari on 9 January 1855. His name is commemorated on the Crimea War Memorial in Leeds Parish Church Condition: Single tiny edge nick at 9 O\'clock otherwise about EF

Crimea Medal. With clasp \'Sebastopol\'. With officially impressed naming (John Gladstone, 79th Regt\') Medal and clasp verification: The medal with single clasp \'Sebastopol\' confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of the 79th Regiment (79th Cameron Highlanders). Additionally, the recipient is also confirmed as receiving a Turkish Crimea medal (extant service papers refer) and a later Indian Mutiny medal with clasp \'Lucknow\' - Crimea Medal \'Sebastopol\': WO 100/32 - Indian Mutiny Medal \'Lucknow\': WO 100/38 The recipient was Private John Gladstone of the 79th Cameron Highlanders, whose death at the age of 81 was reported in the local Scottish press, vis the Greenock Telegraph and Clyde Shipping Gazette, issue of 14 February 1907: Quote, Mr. John Gladstone, a Crimea veteran, died at his residence, 1 Woodside Place, Paisley, on Tuesday night. In his youth he joined the 79th Cameron Highlanders, and served in the Crimean War and in the Indian Mutiny, taking part in the former war at the siege of Sebastopol. He had two medals for the Crimea and one for the Mutiny. Deceased, who was in his eightieth year, was a native of Pollokshaws Unquote. John Gladstone was a native of, Pollokshaws, Renfrewshire, Scotland, where he was born in 1833. Prior to enlisting in the British Army, John had been employed as a \'Watchmaker\'. On, 30 September 1851, John attested for the British Army, as, Stirling Castle. On enlistment he was posted to the 79th Regiment of Foot - the Cameron Highlanders - and was allocated the regimental number 3057. In total John Gladstone served 10 years 290 days reckonable service with \'The Colours\' towards pension, most of which was spent on overseas service as under: - Turkey: 1 year & 3 months - India: 4 years & 6 months At discharge, at Ferozepore, Punjab, India, on, 21 November 1861, his Character and Conduct were described as: Quote, His character has been good. He is in possession of one G.C. Badge, and becomes entitled to another on the 1st December 1861, Crimean Medal and one clasp, Turkish Medal & is entitled to the Indian Mutiny Medal and one clasp for Lucknow Unquote. John Gladstone married Margaret Steel in 1865. The couple had two sons, vis John and Robert. John Gladstone died at his residence, 1 Woodside Place, Paisley, Scotland, on 12 February 1907. His recorded last will and testament left his estate valued at just over GBP 172 in value, to his executor and son, John Gladstone (b. Paisley, 1868) Condition: VF

Crimea Medal: 2 x clasps only \'Balaklava\' \'Inkermann\' Note: Both clasps correctly riveted together, and both retaining their original backstraps and pierced lugs as issued Condition: GVF

Crimea War Medal. With clasp 'Inkermann' (Roger Buckmaster, Coldstm Gds) The medal has officially impressed naming Condition: GVF

Croatia (Independent Puppet Fascist State 1941-45): Bravery Medal. Small (silvered metal) type. Issued by the \'Ante Pavelic\' regime This silvered metal decoration is mounted on a traditional silk tri-fold medal riband, in the Croatian style, complete with fittings The award was issue in 4 x types, large Gold (gilt) and large Silver (silvered metal) types measuring 41mm dimension, and small silver & bronze medals, these latter measuring 35mm dimension The large gold medals are extremely rare, with less than 20 ever awarded. The smaller issues were 'posthumous' awards for issue to the next of the kin of those who had been killed or died of wounds. The small silver awards were awarded to next of kin of 'Officers', and the small bronze medals awarded to next of kin of fallen 'Other-Ranks' The medal was awarded in different metals, and struck in different Axis countries, including Austrin & Germany, reflecting it's award as a bravery medal to both Croat personnel, as well as to foreign axis forces (Germany, Italy etc) The Independent State of Croatia (Serbo-Croatian: Nezavisna Država Hrvatska, NDH; German: Unabhängiger Staat Kroatien; Italian: Stato indipendente di Croazia) was a World War II-era puppet state of Nazi Germany, and Fascist Italy. It was established in parts of occupied Yugoslavia on 10 April 1941, after the invasion by the Axis powers. Its territory consisted of most of modern-day Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as some parts of modern-day Serbia and Slovenia, but also excluded many Croat-populated areas in Dalmatia (until late 1943), Istria, and Međimurje regions (which today are part of Croatia) During its entire existence, the NDH was governed as a one-party state by the fascist Ustaša organization. The Ustaše was led by the Poglavnik, Ante Pavelić.The regime targeted Serbs, Jews and Roma as part of a large-scale campaign of genocide, as well as anti-fascist or dissident Croats and Bosnian Muslims. According to Stanely G. Payne, “crimes in the NDH were proportionately surpassed only by Nazi Germany, the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia and several of the extremely genocidal African regimes In the territory controlled by the Independent State of Croatia, between 1941 and 1945, there existed 22 concentration camps, including two dedicated for 'children'! A scarce seen Second World War era 'Axis' bravery award Condition: About EF

Croix De Guerre 'Theatres D'Operations Exterieurs' (For Overseas Operations) Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection Condition: GVF

Croix De Guerre reverse dated '1914-15'. The riband with a Bronze Star Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection Condition: GVF

Croix De Guerre reverse dated '1914-15'. The riband with palm emblem Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection Condition: GVF

Croix De Guerre reverse dated '1914-17'. The riband with 2 x Bronze Gilt Stars and 1 x Silver Star Fitted with a contemporary silk riband Condition: GVF

Croix De Guerre reverse dated '1914-18'. The riband with Palm emblem Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection Condition: GVF

Croix De Guerre reverse dated '1914-18'. The riband with ribbon a Bronze Star emblem Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection Condition: GVF

Croix De Guerre reverse dated \'1914-16\' Medal fitted with contemporary silk riband Condition: GVF

Croix De Guerre reverse dated \'1914-16\'. The riband with a Bronze Star Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection Condition: GVF

Croix De Guerre reverse dated \'1914-18\'. The riband with 1 x Palm and 1 x Gilt Star Fitted with a contemporary silk riband Condition: GVF

Croix De Guerre reverse \'1914-18\' The medal affixed with descriptive label of the ANS Medal Collection showing it to have been the gift of Mrs Elenor Perez Niles and acquisition inventory number 67.30.32.Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection Condition: GVF

Croix De Guerre with dated reverse '1914-17'. The riband with a Silver Star Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection Condition: GVF

Croix De Guerre with dated reverse '1939'. The riband with a 'Palm' emblem Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection Condition: GVF

Croix De Guerre with reverse dated '1914-16'. The riband with a Palm & Bronze Star Provenance: American Numismatic Society Collection Condition: GVF

Croix De Guerre. Reverse dated 1914-16 This a rare 'Silver' variant The decoration riband fitted with a Silver Star emblem (denoting Division Level Mention), and a pair of French 75 MM Artillery Guns - this last customised addition with an intricate hinged pin and latch to reverse, and perhaps indicating that the recipeint was an Artillery Officer The medal suspended from an old worn riband suspended form a typical French mounting bar Condition: VF

Croix De Guerre. Reverse dated 1914-16 The riband with a Bronze Star (denoting a Brigade or Regimental level Mention) and fitted with typical French mounting bar, and draped with a 'petite fourrag?re' of the 'Croix De Guerre' Condition: VF

Croix De Guerre. Reverse dated 1914-17 This example with 'Bronze Palm' (Army Level Mention); Silver Star (Division Level Mention); Bronze Star (Brigade or Regiment level Mention) together with a 'silver; monoplane - this last customised addition perhaps indicating that the recipeint had been an 'aviator'? The medal suspended from an old worn riband suspended form a typical French mounting bar Condition: VF

Croix De Guerre. Reverse dated 1914-18 The riband with a Bronze Star (denoting a Brigade or Regimental level Mention) and fitted with typical French mounting bar, draped with a 'petite fourrag?re' of the 'Medaille Militaire' or Military Medal Condition: GVF

Cross of the French Society for the Aid of Wounded Military 1914-1919 (Croix de la Société Française de Secours aux Blessés Militaires) A medal that was frequently awarded to British Nurses & nursing staff / British Red Cross Society personnel that served in France & Flanders 1914-18 Obverse: With inscription SBM (for the Société Française de Secours aux Blessés Militaires) and dates ‘1914 1919’, with a wreath of oak leaves and designer signature ‘E. Becker’ Reverse: The inscription with translated legend 'French Society for the Aid of wounded military of the armies of the land and sea' The Society was founded on 25 May 1864 following the signing of the Geneva Convention in 1863. The men and women volunteer members of the Society, were placed at the disposition of the Corps de Santé Militaire, and during the Great War performed outstanding service by providing care & acts of mercy and kindness, often in conditions of great difficulty and danger The medal retaining a good clean length of original silk riband, with woven red 'Geneva Cross' on riband Condition: GVF

Cross of the French Society for the Aid of Wounded Military 1914-1919 (Croix de la Société Française de Secours aux Blessés Militaires) A cross that was frequently awarded to British Nurses & nursing staff / British Red Cross Society personnel that served in France & Flanders 1914-18 Obverse: With inscription SBM (for the Société Française de Secours aux Blessés Militaires) and dates ‘1914 1919’, with a wreath of oak leaves and designer signature ‘E. Becker’ Reverse: The inscription with translated legend \'French Society for the Aid of wounded military of the armies of the land and sea\' The Society was founded on 25 May 1864 following the signing of the Geneva Convention in 1863. The men and women volunteer members of the Society, were placed at the disposition of the Corps de Santé Militaire, and during the Great War performed outstanding service by providing care & acts of mercy and kindness, often in conditions of great difficulty and danger The medal retaining a good clean length of original silk riband, with woven red \'Geneva Cross\' on riband Condition: GVF

Cuba: Inter-allied Victory Medal 1914-1918. 1st type ?Official? issue, by French maker 'Chobillon' Medal is complete with designers name and hallmarks for maker ?Chobillon? Note: The medal has the correct signature on obverse, and the rim bears the impressed ?Bronze? & ?AC? triangular makers mark for 'A. Chobillon'. The medal suspension is the official ball and ring mounting, and this retains a length of the original silk riband, this latter with some minor fraying A very good condition example of a rare Victory medal issue. Condition: GVF

Customised 1920's Medal Frame for Great War Trio - Leather (dark mahogany colour) glazed frame for Great War trio Interior is plus velvet To house a trio side by side - all the original metalled fittings for the trio are still in place Reverse of frame with folding stand, and additionally fitted with eyes/wire for wall hanging Condition: Good

Customised 1920's Medal Frame for Great War Trio & Plaque - Matt gilded metal glazed frame, with recess for Memorial Plaque and Great War trio Interior is plush velvet Fitted for holding plaque on top and trio below - the retention pins for the plaque and all the original metalled fittings for trio are still in place Reverse of frame with fitted stand, and fitted with eyes/wire for wall hanging Note: The plaque shown in the illustration is 'not' included Condition: Good

Customised 1920's Medal Frame for Single Medal - Leather (dark mahogany colour) glazed frame for a single medal Interior is plush velvet To house a single medal - with all the original metalled fittings for a single medal still in place Reverse of frame with folding stand, and additionally fitted with eyes/wire for wall hanging. This with retailers lable on reverse W & J. Milne Ltd, 7 Castle Street, Edinburgh Condition: Good

Czechoslovakia: Commemorative Medal of the Czechoslovak Army Abroad (Pamĕtn? Medaile ?eskoslovensk? Arm?dy v Zahrani??) 1939-1945 Instituted on 15 October 1943, by the Czech 'Governement in Exile' located in London, England Note: Inspite of early enemy occupation, many thousands of Czech's made their way to allied countries (principally France, and later Great Britain and Russia) to continue the fight against the Third Reich. Czech aircrew were second only to the Poles in the number of foreign allied crews who flow operationally during the Battle of Britain. A 'Free Czech' brigade and 3 x aircraft squadrons served under British command during the North West Europe campaign, 1944-1945 Condition: GVF

Czechoslovakia: Interallied Victory Medal 1914-1918. Official type II medal with designers name 'O Spaniel' on obverse An especially nice contemporary strike of the 2nd official type,by the Kremnice Mint An estimated 89,500 x 'Czech' Interallied Victory medals were awarded Condition: About EF

Czechoslovakia: Medal for Bravery 1939-1945 (Medaila za Chrabrosť) Instituted on 20 December 1940, by the Czech 'Government in Exile' located in London, England Note: Inspite of early enemy occupation, many thousands of Czech's made their way to allied countries (principlally France, Great Britain and Russia) to continue the fight against the Third Reich. Czech aircrew were second only to the Poles in the number of foreign allied crews who flow operationally during the Battle of Britain, and a Czech brigade and 3 x aircraft squadrons served under British command in North West Europe 1944-1945 The silk medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, and as customary worn in the Czech style Condition: EF

Czechoslovakia: Volunteer\'s Cross 1918-1919 Instituted in 1920 Awarded to those who served and fought during the formative years of the independent Czech Republic in 1918-1919, and in particular against the Hungarian Bolshevik forces operating in the Slovakia region Condition: GVF

Czechoslovakia: War Cross 1939-1945 (V?lečn? Kř??) Instituted on 20 December 1940, by the Czech 'Government in Exile' located in London, England Note: Inspite of early capitualtion and subsequent enemy occupation, many thousands of Czech's made their way to allied countries (principlally France, Great Britain and Russia) to continue the fight against the Third Reich. Czech aircrew were second only to the Poles in the number of foreign allied crews who flow operationally during the Battle of Britain, and a Czech brigade and 3 x aircraft squadrons served under British command in North West Europe 1944-1945 The silk medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, and as customary worn in the Czech style Condition: About EF

Czechoslovakia: War Cross 1939-1945 (V?lečn? Kř??) Instituted on 20 December 1940, by the Czech 'Government in Exile' located in London, England Note: Inspite of early enemy occupation, many thousands of Czech's made their way to allied countries (principlally France, Great Britain and Russia) to continue the fight against the Third Reich. Czech aircrew were second only to the Poles in the number of foreign allied crews who flow operationally during the Battle of Britain, and a Czech brigade and 3 x aircraft squadrons served under British command in North West Europe 1944-1945 The silk medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, and as customary worn in the Czech style Condition: About EF

Daily Telegraph Cup: Bronze Rifle Shooting Competition Medal 1900 (London Scottish RV with 167 hits 5th May Pte F. J. Ruddle) The medal sold with it\'s leatherette hinged plus case of issue Maker: John Pinches Metal: Bronze (unmounted) Dimension: 50mm Weight: 55g Obverse: A depiction of the Daily Telegraph Cup Reverse: On eight lines the inscription \'The / Daily Telegraph / Cup / Rifle Competition / Between Teams Of The / Regulars & Volunteers / In The / Home District. Below the makers mark of \'John Pinches\' Naming: Engraved around the rim (London Scottish RV with 167 hits 5th May Pte F. J. Ruddle) In 1900, the London Scottish Rifle Volunteers were national winners of \'The Daily Telegraph Cup\' an annual rifle shooting competition in which regimental teams form amongst both Regualr Army & Volunteer Forces competed. For details of the London Scottish win in 1900, refer to the detailed article published in the Volunteer Record and Shooting News, issue of 12 May 1900. Winners of the cup were presented with a massive silver bowl, of value 50 guineas which the regiment kept outright, while bronze medals were issued to the members of the winning regimental team. In 1900, there were 27 x different units competing, and the London Scottish Rifle Volunteers won the competition with a score of 167 from a possible maximum of 224 points! The recipient was a serving member of \'F\' Company London Scottish Rifle Volunteers, from at least circa 1896 (he is recorded for his shooting prowess in the Volunteer Service Gazette and Military Dispatch issue of 15 January 1897) Major Francis \'Frank\' Joseph Rundle, son of Daniel Ruddle (an Architect) and Sarah Ruddle (nee Farrow), was a native of the parch of St. Pancras, London. Middlesex, England, where he was born on, 18 August 1856. On, 8 January 1879, described as Francis Joseph Ruddle, \'Gent\', he obtained a commission as a 2nd-Lieutenant (Supernumerary), in the 37th Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps. However, for some reason e resigned his commission on 29 March, 1882 at which time he is shown as having been serving with the 19th Middlesex (St Giles\'s & St. George\'s, Bloomsbury). In addition to his membership of the London Scottish Rifles Volunteers - as a \'Gentleman Ranker\', Francis was also a \'Free Mason\', having joined the United Grand Lodge of England on, 25 November 1885, at which time he was described as an \'Architect\' by profession and then residing at, 10 Bedford Street, Strand. London. Francis married Harriet Houghton on, 24 April 1897, at, Richmond, Surry, England. During his professional career, Francis Rundle, architect & surveyor, was employed by the London City Council. The 1939 National Register for England & Wales, describes him as \'Retired Surveyor\' and shown additionally as \'Retired Army Major & A.R.P. Warden (this latter Air Raid Precaution), residing at, 12 Richmond Park Terrace, Bournemouth, England. Francis \'Frank\' Joseph Ruddle died at Bournemouth, England in 1942 Sold together with some hard-copy photocopied research, including extracts from the regimental journal of the London Scottish, pertaining to the winning of the prestigious and impressive \'Daily Telegraph Cup\', this including named group photographs including Rundle in his \'Hodden Grey\' doublet & kilt, wearing a cocked feather glengarry! A handsome medal of very early London Scottish interest Condition: GVF

Dalton (Lancashire) Rifle Volunteer Corps. Silver Best Shot Medal. With clasp engraved '1877' Note: The suspender and clasp - sans pin - now detached from medal (attached by wire in the images) Metal: Silver Dimension: 38mm Obverse: Volunteer soldier in uniform and helmet, kneeling firing a rifle Reverse: Legend 'In Defence' engraved 'Dalton R.V.C.' Note: A good post 1859 'Volunteer Movemnet' medal to a Lancashire based Rifle Volunteer Corps - Dalton Rifle Volunteer Corps, or 52nd Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps - later absorbed into the King's Own Royal Regiment Condition: Toned GVF

Dated clasp for 1914 Star '5th Aug-22nd Nov 1914' Original issue clasp with corner wholes enlarged to facilitate sewing/attachment to riband of the 1914 Star Condition: VF

Dated clasp for 1914 Star '5th Aug-22nd Nov 1914' Original issue clasp with corner wholes enlarged to facilitate sewing/attachment to riband of the 1914 Star Condition: VF

Dated clasp for 1914 Star '5th Aug-22nd Nov 1914' Original issue clasp Condition: EF

Decoration for Civil Acts of Courage (D?coration Civique pour acts de courage, d?vouement et humanit? / Burgerlijke Ereteken voor moedige daad, toewijding en menslievendheid) : 3rd Class, bronze The cross-dimension width being approx 34mm The silk riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin in the Belgian fashion for wear Medal mounted with the 'Acts of Courage' Riband Condition: GVF

Decoration for Civil Acts of Courage, 1st Class, gilt metal Medal mounted with the 'Acts of Courage' Riband Condition: GVF

Decoration for Civil Acts of Courage: 2nd Class, silver Medal mounted with the 'Acts of Courage' Riband Condition: GVF

Decoration for Civil Acts of Courage: 3rd Class, bronze The cross-dimension width being approx 34mm Medal mounted with the 'Acts of Courage' Riband Condition: GVF

Decoration for Civil Acts of Courage: 3rd Class, bronze The cross-dimension width being approx 28mm Medal mounted with the 'Acts of Courage' Riband Condition: GVF

Decoration for Civil Acts of Courage: Silvered bronze The cross-dimension width being approx 30mm Medal mounted with the \'Acts of Courage\' Riband Condition: GVF

Defaulterers' Medal 1940-1945 This example fitted with a riband denoting that the recipient refused to cooperate and do work for the German occupiers / invaders Condition: GVF

Defence Medal Un-named as issued A Royal Mint strike Condition: EF

Defence Medal A Royal Mint issue Sold together with original silk riband Condition: About EF

Defence Medal

Defence Medal

Defence Medal

Defence Medal A Royal Mint strike Un-named as issued The medal retaining its original silk riband Condition: GVF

Defence Medal

Defence Medal Un-named as issued Condition: GVF

Defence Medal A Royal Mint issue The medal fitted with its original & now stitched riband Condition: GVF

Defence Medal A Royal Mint issue Condition: GVF

Defence Medal A Royal Mint issue The medal retaining its original silk riband Sold together with an original \'Home Secretary\'s\' transmittal letter for the Defence Medal As issued and awarded to Civilian services, including the Police Forces, Fire Brigades etc Condition: Medal is EF

Defence Medal An original Royal Mint strike Condition: GVF

Defence Medal (1939-1945) A Royal Mint strike Sold together with original length of silk riband and contained in grease-proof paper envelope (A/F) as issued Condition: EF

Defence of Jellalabad 1842. Mural Crown crown obverse Medal is un-named as issued Medal fitted with a silver clip and straight hinged bar suspender Condition: About EF

Defence of Jellalabad 1842. With second type \'Flying Victory\' reverse An un-named and un-marked gilt specimen contained in a silver glazed frame, and fitted with silver straight bar and loop suspension The medal fitted with a short length of contemporary watered silk ribbon Condition: GVF

Defence of Jellalabad 1842: ?Victoria Vindex? obverse with ?Flying Victory? reverse Naming has been skimmed (erased) The medal fitted with a customised claw and straight swivel suspender in the distinctive style of suspension used on the Indian Mutiny medal. Suspended by a contemporary stitched watered silk riband Condition: Contact marks and edge bruising GF

Defence of Jellalabad Medal 1842. 'Victoria Vindex' obverse legend, with second type 'Flying Victory' reverse An un-named and un-marked gilded medal contained in a customized contemporary silver glazed frame complete with lunettes intact, and fitted with silver straight wire bar and loop suspension Fitted with short length of contemporary silk 'moire' riband, which has been stitched to a piece of silk cloth A magnificent example virtually as struck and gilded Condition: EF

Defence of Jellalabad Medal 1842. 1st ?Mural Crown? type Un-named as issued Medal fitted with a replacement steel clip and hinged straight bar suspension Condition: GVF

Defence of Jellalabad Medal 1842. Queen Victoria 'Victoria Vindex' obverse, with 'Flying Victory' reverse An un-named medal Medal fitted with a straight hinged bar suspension Condition: About EF

Defence of Kelat-i-Ghilzie Medal 1842 Un-named as issued Note: The medal retaining its original steel clip & fitted with a straight hinged silver suspension bar Reference 'Early Indian Campaigns and the Decorations Awarded for them (Major H. Biddulph, N&M reprint 2005), it is estimated that only 55 x medals were awarded to Europeans and 932 x medals awarded to native troops An extremely scarce medal to find on the market, the more so in such good condition Condition: Dark patination about GVF

Defence of Kelat-i-Ghilzie Medal 1842 Un-named Note: The medal fitted with a replacement steel clip and hinged straight bar suspension Reference 'Early Indian Campaigns and the Decorations Awarded for them (Major H. Biddulph, N&M reprint 2005), it is estimated that only 55 x medals awarded to Europeans and 932 x medals awarded to native troops A scarce medal to find on the market, the moreso in such good condition Condition: Some toning otherwise about EF

Defense and Homeland Security Volunteer Reserve Medal (M?daille des r?servistes volontaires de d?fense et de s?curit? int?rieure). Variant model. Bronze grade with clasp 'Reserve Citoyenne' The medal was created by decree of 1 July 2019, and effective 4 July 2019, replaced and made obsolete the former Medal for Volunteer Military Service (M?daille des services militaires volontaires). Note the ribands used on the new medals are the same colours as the previous award now made obsolete - however a rosette is not worn on the gold grade of the current new award. The award criteria for these medals is; - Bronze grade: Awarded after 3 years of reserve or, for operational or civilian reservists, after 37 days of activity - Silver grade: Awarded after 10 years of reserve or, for operational or civilian reservists, after 185 days of activity - Gold grade: Awarded after 15 years of reserve or, for operational or civilian reservists, after 370 days of activity A distinct feature of the new medal is that it is awarded with clasps for specified service. To date 3 x different clasps have been approved as under; - Garde Nationale - Reserve Citoyenne - Partenaire de la garde nationale Medal riband is fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin or 'epingle' as traditionally worn in the French style Condition: EF

Defense and Homeland Security Volunteer Reserve Medal (M?daille des r?servistes volontaires de d?fense et de s?curit? int?rieure). Variant model. Gold grade with clasp 'Garde Nationale' The medal was created by decree of 1 July 2019, and effective 4 July 2019, replaced and made obsolete the former Medal for Volunteer Military Service (M?daille des services militaires volontaires). Note the ribands used on the new medals are the same colours as the previous award now made obsolete - however a rosette is not worn on the gold grade of the current new award. The award criteria for these medals is; - Bronze grade: Awarded after 3 years of reserve or, for operational or civilian reservists, after 37 days of activity - Silver grade: Awarded after 10 years of reserve or, for operational or civilian reservists, after 185 days of activity - Gold grade: Awarded after 15 years of reserve or, for operational or civilian reservists, after 370 days of activity A distinct feature of the new medal is that it is awarded with clasps for specified service. To date 3 x different clasps have been approved AS UNDER; - Garde Nationale - Reserve Citoyenne - Partenaire de la garde nationale Medal riband is fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin or 'epingle' as traditionally worn in the French style Condition: EF

Defense and Homeland Security Volunteer Reserve Medal (M?daille des r?servistes volontaires de d?fense et de s?curit? int?rieure). Variant model. Silver grade with clasp 'Partenaire De La Garde Nationale' The medal was created by decree of 1 July 2019, and effective 4 July 2019, replaced and made obsolete the former Medal for Volunteer Military Service (M?daille des services militaires volontaires). Note the ribands used on the new medals are the same colours as the previous award now made obsolete - however a rosette is not worn on the gold grade of the current new award. The award criteria for these medals is; - Bronze grade: Awarded after 3 years of reserve or, for operational or civilian reservists, after 37 days of activity - Silver grade: Awarded after 10 years of reserve or, for operational or civilian reservists, after 185 days of activity - Gold grade: Awarded after 15 years of reserve or, for operational or civilian reservists, after 370 days of activity A distinct feature of the new medal is that it is awarded with clasps for specified service. To date 3 x different clasps have been approved AS UNDER; - Garde Nationale - Reserve Citoyenne - Partenaire de la garde nationale Medal riband is fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin or 'epingle' as traditionally worn in the French style Condition: EF

Defense and Homeland Security Volunteer Reserve Medal (Medaille des reservistes volontaires de defense et de securite interieure). Variant model. Silver grade with clasp \'Garde Nationale\' The medal was created by decree of 1 July 2019, and effective 4 July 2019, replaced and made obsolete the former Medal for Volunteer Military Service (M?daille des services militaires volontaires). Note the ribands used on the new medals are the same colours as the previous award now made obsolete - however a rosette is not worn on the gold grade of the current new award. The award criteria for these medals is; - Bronze grade: Awarded after 3 years of reserve or, for operational or civilian reservists, after 37 days of activity - Silver grade: Awarded after 10 years of reserve or, for operational or civilian reservists, after 185 days of activity - Gold grade: Awarded after 15 years of reserve or, for operational or civilian reservists, after 370 days of activity A distinct feature of the new medal is that it is awarded with clasps for specified service. To date 3 x different clasps have been approved AS UNDER; - Garde Nationale - Reserve Citoyenne - Partenaire de la garde nationale Medal riband is fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin or 'epingle' as traditionally worn in the French style Condition: EF

Delhi Durbar 1911. Silver (6 Subedar Gopal Singh. 1st Kashmir Infantry) Named in contemporary engraved sript naming Important: Medal confirmed as entitled per the respective Delhi Durbar Medal roll (ref WO 100/400) - and one of only 16 x medals awarded to 'serving' all-ranks of the regiment Note: The recipient is almost certainly one and the same as then 'Havildar' Gopal Singh of the Kashmir Imperial Service Infantry, who had earlier been present and received a medal at the Delhi Durbar of 1903 (reference the respective medal roll WO 100/111) - thus netting a scarce full-house 'brace' of Durbar Medals by a soldier of the Imperial Service Troops Recipient was a native officer holding rank of 'Subadar' while serving in the 1st Kashmir Infantry, a unit of the Imperial Service Troops - that were Princely States troops Condition: About GVF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1903. Gold issue Important: Complee with the integral original gold riband buckle as issued. This retaining the hinged pin and clasp fittings Only an estimated 140 x Delhi Durbar medal in gold were issued Sold together with an associated official case of iussue presented with the Delhi Durbar Medals of 1903 The exceptionally fine caligraphy and decorative art work on the reverse of the medal makes this the most attractive and substantive of any of the medals issued in the royal commemorative series A choice item and rare on the market complete with case Condition: EF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1903. Gold issue Important: Complee withthe integral original gold riband buckle as issued. This latter minus with the reverse pin removed to facilitate mounting Only an estimated 140 Gold medals issues - and hence rare Sold together with an associated official case of iussue presented with the Delhi Durbar Medals of 1903 The exceptionally fine caligraphy and decorative art work on the reverse of the medal makes this the most attractive and substantive of any of the medals issued in the royal commemorative series A choice item Condition: EF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1903. Silver issue Un-named as issued Condition: GVF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1903. Silver issue Only an estimated 2567 x silver medals were issued The exceptionally fine caligraphy and decorative art work on the reverse of the medal makes this arguably the most attractive and substantive of any of the medals issued in the royal commemorative medal series Condition: About GVF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1903. Silver issue Un-named as issued Condition: VF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1903. Silver issue Only an estimated x 1903 Durbar Medals in silver are estimated to have been issued The Persian script reverse design of medal is by far the most ornate of any royal commemorative medal A scarce and desirable royal commemorative medal Condition: Toned GVF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1903. Silver issue Only an estimated 2567 silver medals were issued The exceptionally fine caligraphy and decorative art work on the reverse of the medal makes this the most attractive and substantive of any of the medals issued in the royal commemorative series Condition: EF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1903. Silver issue Medal is un-named as issued, and fitted with a long length of silk ribbon Only an estimated 2567 x 1903 Delhi Durbar Medals in silver are estimated to have been issued = one of the most scarce of all royal commemorative medals ever to be issued The Persian script reverse design of medal is by far the most ornate - and attractive - of any British royal commemorative medal A scarce and desirable royal commemorative medal Condition: VF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1903. Silver issue complete with integral silver riband buckle brooch, as issued Medal is un-named as issued, and retaining its orIginal silk riband Only an estimated 2567 x 1903 Delhi Durbar Medals in silver are estimated to have been issued = one of the most scarce of all royal commemorative medals ever to be issued The Persian script reverse design of medal is by far the most ornate - and attractive - of any British royal commemorative medal, and a masterclass in sculptors engraving A very scarce and desirable royal commemorative medal Condition: Toned GVF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1903. Silver issue with integral silver buckle brooch bar on riband A contemporary silver miniature medal Scarce found retaining the integral silver buckle brooch on riband Condition: VF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1903. Silver issue, with integral silver top brooch silver buckle Un-named as issued The silver buckle with reverse pin and catch removed to facilitate mounting Note: Reference 'Medal Year Book 2013' only an estimated 2567 x silver medals issued Condition: About EF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1903. Silver issue. Complete with integral silver riband buckle brooch Complete with integral silver riband buckle brooch Sold together with: - Official plush hinged leatherette case of issue (a/f) Medal is un-named as issued, and retaining its original silk riband Only an estimated 2567 x 1903 Delhi Durbar Medals in silver were issued. The medal being one of the scarcest seen of all royal commemorative medals ever to be issued - the m The reverse design of this medal, is, beyond any doubt , the most ornate, and attractive, British royal commemorative medal ever issued. The Persian script being a masterclass in sculptors engraving An extremely scarce seen royal commemorative medal - and rare seen in such desirable condition Condition: EF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1903. With integral silver riband buckle complete with fittings, as issued The medal sold together with: a). Official, 'Calcutta Mint' red leatherette plush hinged case of issue b). Original medal transmittal letter to recipient Executive Engineer F. T. Bates, 3rd Division Bari Doab Amritsar Canal, dated, 7 July 1903 Frank Townsend Bates, son of Alfred Bates (Assistant District Superintendent of Police, India) and Mary Ann Bates (nee Cline) was born in British India on, 6 November 1864, and was baptized at, Landour, United Provinces, India, on, 20 July 1865. He appears to have lived his entire professional working life in India, where he was employed as a Civil Engineer, working with the Public Works Department of the Government of India, with specialisation in 'Canals' & 'Irrigation'. At the time of his death Frank was described as having been latterly been Chief Engineer of & Secretary to the, Punjab Irrigation Department Branch. He had been resident of, 32 Norton Road, Hove, Sussex, England, where he died on, 6 December 1934. He was succeeded by his wife Mrs Flenerza Alice Page Bates See other related family medals listed separately awarded to the recipients sons for Indian Army service, viz code numbers 21902 & & 21903 A choice example on original silk riband with integral brooch buckle, and in near pristine condition Condition: Medal EF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Gold issue Reference 'Coronation and Royal Commemorative Medals 1887-1977 (H .N. Cole, 1977), only an estimated 200 x Durbar medals in Gold were issued Rarely available on the market Condition: GVF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue Un-named as issued Condition: GVF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue It is estimated that 30,000 silver medals were struck Condition: GVF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue The medal retaining a good clean length of original silk riband Condition: Toned about EF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue Un-named as issued Condition: Toned EF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue Un-named as issued Condition: VF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue A contemporary silver miniature medal Condition: VF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue Un-named as issued Medal fitted with contemporary silk riband Condition: GVF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue Superb condition, virtually un-circulated Condition: EF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue Un-named as issued Condition: GVF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue Un-named as issued The medal suspended from an original legth of stitched silk riband attached to a contemporary mounting bar that retains its hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: GVF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue Un-named as issued Condition: VF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue Un-named as issued The original silk riband fitted with a contemporary silver mounting brooch. This latter retainign the long hinged pin and clasp fittings, and as-worn Condition: Toned about EF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (1284 Pte A. Proudfoot RH) Note: The Delhi Durbar Medal 1911 is regimentally locally impressed in the correct style for awards of this medal to the 2nd Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Important: The medal is verified on the respective medal roll of 2nd Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), reference WO 100/400 Abraham Proudfoot, the son of Alexander & Margaret Proudfoot, was a native of Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, where born circa 1890. The 1901 National Census for Scotland records Abraham as a Scholar, residing with his parents, two elder sisters and an elder brother (two other elder brothers were already by this time serving with the Black Watch) and living at the family home located at, 17 St. Patrick Square, Edinburgh. Abraham enlisted in the British Army, sometime in 1908, joining the 'Family Regiment, the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), and was subsequently drafted overseas to British India, where 2nd Black Watch were serving their overseas tour between 1902-1914. During his service in British India, Abraham had the distinction of serving at the great imperial assembelage - the Delhi Durbar - held at Delhi in December 1911, and the only time a ruling British monarch visited British India - and whereat the 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders provided a Guard of Honour at the Durbar ceremonies. The 2nd Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), received new regimental colours from the King Emperor, George V, at Delhi, and layer silver Durbar medals were issued to the few 'selected' all-ranks of the regiment, including a covetted award being issued to Abrham Proudfoot (the medal roll refers) At the the outbreak of the Great War in August 1914, Abraham was still in India, serving at Bareilly Cantonment, where his battalion was a constituent unit of the mixed 'Bareilly Brigade', of the newly created 7th (Meerut) Division of the Army in India. Meerut Division was mobilized for war service and embarked from India for France on 21 September 1914. The 2nd Black Watch, with Abraham, now a Lance Corporal, first entering a theatre of war 'France', when he disembarked at Marseilles, France, on 12 October 1914. Abraham was never alone, while serving in India, or after disembarkation in France, as soldiering was very much in the Proudfoot blood, and the Black Watch was the family regiment, with Abraham having two older brothers serving in the battalion at the same time as senior NCO's, vis, Pipe-Sergeant Archibald Proudfoot (Prisoner-of War, 27 September 1915) & Company Sergeant Major Robert Proudfoot (Killed-in-Action 21 January 1916) - a magnificent fighting Back Watch tradition. For his services in the Great War, Private Abraham Proudfoot received a 1914 Star with dated clasp, British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals (reference the respective medal rolls WO 329/2460 & WO 329/1351). Abraham survived the Great War and continued to serve with 'The Colours' and with the Black Watch into the 1920's, receiving his unique Army Number 2744696 in 1920. Later per Army Order 368 of 1926, he was in that year awarded his Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal A splendid large group photograph titled 'Belfast Family's Army Record' was published in the Belfast Evening Telegraph issue of 8 October 1914, including named photographs of all the Proudfoot family brothers and cousins then in uniform (8 of them) together with other family members A most desirable Delhi Durbar Medal, to a son of a proud and loyal family that served in the Black Watch - the senior and most famous of the Highland Regiments Sold together with some copied research, including extract page from the Delhi Durbar Medal roll Condition: Toned VF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (1667 Rifn: Bala Butola 1/39 G) Note: Medal is engraved in the typical contemporary regimental style - stippled block capitals - for 1911 Durbar Medals awarded to personnel of 1st Battalion Garhwal Rifles of the Indian Army Important: Medal is confirmed as entitled per the respective Delhi Durbar medal roll for the 1st Battaliopn 39th Garhwal Rifles (ref WO 100/400) An estimated 149 x Delhi Durbar medals awarded to all ranks and classes of 1st Battalion Garhwal Rifles Sold together with extract copy page from the respective medal roll Condition: VF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (1911 No 2384 Hav Rabel Singh 57 R FF) Important: Recipient was later Subadar-Major 'Wounded-in-Action' and decorated with M.B.E. & MID The recipient was serving as a Havildar (Sergeant) with the 57th Wildes Rifles (Frontier Force) an infantry regiment of the Indian Army Note: The medal is regimentally impressed in heavy gauge font, typical for medals awarded to members of 57th Wilde's Rifles (Frontier Force). As Rabel Singh's name is not included in the published Delhi Durbar medal roll of the 57th Rifles, the medal was presumably allocated to him while serving 'extra employed' at the Durbar ceremony Important: The recipient ended his military career circa 1925 (last appears in IA List of October 1924) as 'Subadar-Major', of 4th Battalion 13th Frontier Force Rifles. He was twice 'Wounded-in-Action'. He was first wounded during the First Battle of Ypres (Belgium) where in 3 days fighting between, 29 October to 1 November 1914, the 57th Wilde's Rifles suffered losses (killed, missing & wounded) of 286 x 'All-ranks' (British & Indian). He was wounded a second time, circa 1921 during the Waziristan operations on the North West Frontier of India. Rabel was also decorated on for distinguished services, with Mention in Despatches for East Africa 1918 & the award of an M.B.E. in 1925, this latterly was specifically for services during the Waziristan Operations The recipients 'War Services' entry in the Supplement to the Indian Army List, January 1924, are given below; Quote, - N.-W.F. of India, 1908 - Operations in Zakka Khel and Mohmand Country - The War of 1914-21 - (Operations in France & Belgium, 26 Sept. 1914 to 27 Feb. 1915. Operations in East Africa, 29 Sept. 1916 to 28 Sept. 1917. Despatches, Ind Gaz., 3 June 1918, and Lond Gaz., 6 March 1918. Wounded. - Afghanistan, N.W.F., 1919 - Waziristan, 1919-21. Wounded Unquote. Rabel Singh first enrolled in the Indian Army on 15 August 1902. He received his first appointment as a Vicreoy's Commissioned Officer, when he was commissioned as Jemadar on 15 August 1914; appointed Subadar on 5 December 1915 and created Subadar-Major on 17 September 1920 The award of the Member of the Order of the British Empire (Military Division) was published in the London Gazette issue of 13 March 1925. The award preamble is shown below; Quote, The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following appointments to The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, for valuable services rendered in the field in connection with military operations in Waziristan, 21st April, 1923 to 31st March, 1924..... Unquote Note: The recipients family name is variously recorded inter-alia as Singh & Sing in the respective Indian Army Lists, War Diary, London Gazettes & Regimental Histories circa 1914-1925 Condition: Small silver 'Bazaar Wallah' test mark on reverse rim o/w VF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (25 Havildar Prithi Singh Kethet, Tehri I.S.S.) Note: Medal regimentally named in the customary engraved script style known for this unit Recipient was a Havildar (Sergeant) serving with the Tehri Imperial Service Sappers, a ?Princely States? unit from Tehri-Garhwal, Northern India Condition: About VF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (34102 Dr. W. Mardon. Delhi.) Important: The medal and clasp to this recipient confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/400) wherein he is shown as serving as a Driver with 64th Battery Royal Field Artillery Note: Only 27 x Durbar Medals issued to all-ranks of the 64th Battery Royal Field Artillery. At the time of Durbar the 64th Battery R.F.A. was stationed at Meerut, India The naming on the medal is contemporary engraved in upright serifed capitals The medal is mounted as worn in the swing-style. The mounting brooch retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (343 L.Cpl. J. Gabriel R.H) Note: The Delhi Durbar medal is impressed in the correct contemporary regimental style for this medal to this particular regiment. The medal verified as entitled per the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/400) Important: Lance Sergeant James John Gabriel confirmed as being 'Killed-in-Action' on 25 September 2015 - the 'First Day of the battle of Loos - while serving with 9th Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) James John Gabriel, the son of William Gabriel, was a native of Dundee, Scotland. He enlisted in the British Army, in 1906, being posted to his local regiment, 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch). He served most of his 7 years 'Colour Service', overseas in India, during which time he was present at the Delhi Durbar, for which event he was awarded the Durbar Medal. At the outbreak of the Great War, James was recalled as a 'Reservist' and mobilized for service with his old regiment, being posted to 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders, with which battalion he first enterted theatre of war 'France & Flanders' on 19 February 1915 (qualifying for the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Interallied Victory Medal). James was 'Wounded-in-Action' during 1915, and after recuperation was posted to 9th Battalion Royal Highlanders with which unit, while holding the rank of Lance Sergeant he was killed in action during the 'First Day of the battle of Loos. The body of James Gabriel was subsequently interred at the Philosophe Cemetery, Mazingarbe, Belgium, which is maintained by the Commonwelath War Graves Commission James was not the only member of his family to serve with the Black Watch during the Great War, as both of his brothers also served with the regiment, all becoming casualties, with sadly only one of them surviving their wounds to return home to the family home at 22 Gellatty Street, Dundee, Scotland Condition: Edge bruising GF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (4018 Cpl S.S. Banniste, 6th Dragoons) Note: Medal neatly engraved in contemporary sans serif block letters While the published British Army medal roll for the Delhi Durbar does not include any recipient of this surname, it is by no means sure that this is a self award, as the commercially published roll may not include men detailed on extra regimental duties volunteer units, the Indian Army or the various details engaged at the Great Durbar encampment What is more certain is that the recipient of this medal was James Bannister who subsequenrly served on the Western Front in France and Flanders from 12 December 1914. His medal index card showing his number as D/4018 and his rank as Corporal Shoe-Smith (which is same numerals and rank as engraved on the Durbar Medal). Evidently the 'missing' last letter of his surname on the medal is an atypical mistake by the 'Bazaar' engraver! A soft copy of the respective Great War Medal Index Card will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment The medal fitted with what appears to be a long length of original medal riband Condition: VF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (5543 Cp.l L.S. Ring X R.H.) Note: The Delhi Durbar medal is impressed in the correct contemporary regimental style for this medal to this particular regiment. The medal verified as entitled per the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/400) Only an estimated x Durbar Medals awarded to 10th Hussars Important: Confirmed as the recipients only medal entitlement Leopold Samuel Ring, son of George and Adelaide Ring was a native of the parish of Hackney, London, Middlesex, England, where he was born on 30 May 1882. By trade a 'Traveller', Leopold enlisted for the British Army at Brighton, England on 6 March 1905, for service with 'Hussars of the Line'. Posted to 20th Hussars, on completion of his training, he was transferred to 10th Hussars on 6 September 1905. Leopold subsequently served overseas in India with 10th Royal Hussars between 6 September 1905 to 14 March 1912, during which time he was awarded the Delhi Durbar Medal. On 19 March 1912, Leopold transferred to the Army Reserve and on 4 August 1914, at this own request, purchased his discharge from the British Army on payment of GBP 25. Leopold Ring did not serve during the Great War, and is recorded as having died at Holland-on-Sea, Essex, England, on 22 December 1954 Sold together with some copied research Condition: Toned GVF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (7646 G W Henderson D of W's Regt Delhi Durbar 1911) Note: The Delhi Durbar Medal 1911 is contemporary named in engraved stippled (sans serif) block letters Important: The medal is verified on the respective medal roll of 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's Regiment, reference WO 100/400 - where his forename initials are wrongly shown as 'J'. A total of 118 medals to 'All-Ranks' were awarded to the regiment George William Henderson, son of George (born in Scotland) and Sarah Ann Henderson was a native of Middlesborough, North Riding of Yorkshire, England, where he was born on 22 June 1886, and in which place he was baptized on 4th July 1886. At the time of his baptism the family resided at 15 Graham Street, Middlesbrough. He is recorded as having served as a volunteer in the 'Militia', when he attested at Leeds, England, on 18 July 1903, at which time he joined his local Militia battalion, the 3rd (Militia) Battalion Duke of Welington's Regiment, holding the regimental number (6425). At the time of his enlistment in the Militia, he described himself as being employed as a 'Labourer', and was living at home with his parents and siblings at 48a Garnett Grove, Dewesbury Road, Hunslet, Leeds, his his 'Next of Kin' as being his parents George and Sara Henderson, with older brother John, and younger sister Lydia (in total he had 7 x siblings, the 1901 'Census' recording the 'other' younger siblings as; Alice, David, James, Frank & Walter). His extant 'Militia' papers (held at The National Archives) show that he had completed 49 days service with the Militia on 4 September 1903, and that on 29 October 1903, he joined the 'Regular' British Army, being subsequently posted to 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's Regiment. 1/DWR, served continuously in India between 1905-1919, during which time the unit was located at numerous cantonments across British India including; - 1905: Sitapur - 1907: Rhaniket - 1910: Solon - 1912: Ambala In April 1911, the National Census for England & Wales, records George serving at Ambala Cantonment, India. In December 1911 he was one of the regimental detachment present at the great imperial assemblage - the Delhi Durbar - and the only occasion that a ruling British monarch visited British India. At the Durbar the 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's Regiment, received new regimental colours from the King Emperor, George V. Later silver Durbar medals were issued to the few 'selected' all-ranks of the regiment, including this verified award issued to George William Henderson. Although 1/DWR remained in India throughout the Great War, George - a qualified Signaller - was deployed on active service in theatre 5a 'Mesopotamia / Bushire', and for his services in 1915 and post-war campaigns, George was awarded 4 x campaign medals as under; - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2718 - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1228 - IGS 1908. GV & clasp 'AfghAnistan NWF 1919': Ref WO/100/I17/483' The recipient's respective Medal Index Card (see on-line records of The National Archives) show that George first entered theatre of war 'Asia' on 15 October 1915. A qualified 'Signaller' (the IGS medal roll refers), George continued to serve with the Duke of Wellington's Regiment post war, including active service on the North West Frontier during the 'Third Afghan War of 1919', and later in Palestine, where he was located at Sarfand in March 1921. The Great War medal rolls compiled and dated, November 1921, record him as still serving) at which time he held the unique British Army number 4601909 - this latter number being in the block allocated to The Duke of Wellington's Regiment After retiring from the British Army, George William Henderson, returned to Leeds, Yorkshire, where in 1939, he is recorded as residing at 148 Meadow Lane, Leeds, with his wife Elizabeth (born 21 March 1897) and daughter Jeannie Bardsley, nee Henderson (born 3 March 1925), at which time he was employed as a Clerk with the Corps of Commissioners Condition: VF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (8030 Cpl C Carter R S R) Important: Corporal Charles Carter of 2nd Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment is confirmed as being 'Killed-in-Action' on 9 May 1915. Note: The medal named in the customary regimental style of impressed naming associated with the medals issued to men of the 1st Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment. Reference the respective medal roll (WO 100400) Corporal Charles Carter is confirmed as being awarded the medal - his number on the medal roll being 8430 - and the only person of that surname to appear on the medal roll. Interestingly under the remarks column it shows that Corporal Carter had been assigned to the 'Civil Police on Railway Duty' during the calendar of events surrounding the Great Durbar ceremonies Only an estimated 62 x Delhi Durbar Medasl awarded to 'All Ranks' of the 1st Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment Charles Carter, was a native of Christchurch, England The medal fitted with original long length of silk weave riband as issued Condition: VF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (9565 Pte A. Graham, R.H.) Note: Medal is named in the customary regimentally impressed style associated with this regiment, 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Recipient is confirmed as being entitled and issued the medal per the published medal roll Important: Private Archibald Graham of 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders, was a native of Auchterderran, Fife, Scotland. He was a pre-war regular who had enlisted at Lochgelly, Fife, and who had accumualted considerable overseas service on garrison duty in India. He is confirmed as having first entered theatre of war France & Flanders on 30 August 1914. Unfortunately, just over two months later he was \'Killed-in-Action\', on 31 October 1914 The Delhi Durbar Medal here offered represents the only official medal that was issued to this recipient, and or his next of kin. The Great War Campaign medal he had earned ,were never issued to his \'Next-of-Kin\' as the extant card is clearly notated on reverse with remarks that the campaign medals were to be \'disposed of\' - presumably the recipient having no living next of kin, or they could not be traced! The buyer will be forwarded the respective Delhi Durbar medal roll entry page, and Medal Index Card by email attachment Condition: GVF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (A Miniature Medal) Condition: GVF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (No 10111 Alfred Hudson 2nd Bn The King's Regt 12.12.1911.) Note: Medal engraved in neat contemporary serifed letters - and a regimentally rare medal Important: Medal is confirmed as awarded in the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/400) which shows that only x 7 x Durbar Medals were awarded to 'All-Ranks' of the 2nd Battalion the Kings Liverpool Regiment - of which the award to Alfred Hudson is a unique award thus named to a 'Private' soldier of the Kings Rare on market thus named to the Liverpool Regiment Condition: GVF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (Sub Inspector Durga Nath, Punjab Police) Medal is contemporary script engraved in the atypical style for awards issued to police serving with the Punjab Police contingent that were present in Delhi during the Durbar of 1911 Uncommon seen named to an Indian provincial police officer holding the rank of Sub-Inspector Condition: About VF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (Sub: Chanda 42nd Deoli Regt Dec: 1911) Named in contemporary engraved stippled block capitals in the customary style seen for this regiment Important: Medal confirmed as entitled per the respective Delhi Durbar Medal roll (ref WO 100/400) - and one of only 16 x medals awarded to 'serving' all-ranks of the regiment Note: The recipient was a Viceroys Commissioned Officer (V.C.O.) holding rank of Subadar, while serving with the 42nd Deoli Regiment, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army - the on-line transcribed 1912 Indian Army List records that Chanda was first commissioned on 6 October 1892, and was appointed Subadar on 15 June 1910 It is also recorded from the Indian Army List, that Chanda was subsequently Subadar-Major of the 42nd Deoli Regiment - achieving the highest possible rank for an Indian soldier. He is recorded therein as having seen active service on operations in the interior of Aden Colony (South Arabia) 1903-04 Subadar Major 'Bahadur' Chanda, is confirmed as having been awarded the Order of British India, 2nd Class, with honorific title 'Bahadur' per Government Order 19 July 1918 - the list of OBI recipients contained in the 1924 Indian Army List Supplement of January 1924 refers Condition: About GVF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (Tptr. H.J. Davis. 20th Bty. R.F.A.) Note: The recipient is not included published medal roll for the Delhi Durbar Medal 1911 The contemporary to the period naming is in impressed block letters similar to naming styles used on various campaign medals 1900-1914, for example the AGS 1902 The medal is named to a Trumpeter serving with the 20th Battery Royal Field Artillery, which unit did indeed serve in India in 1911, being located at Lucknow Cantonment. Fitted with length of original silk riband Toned: VF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue (W. G. A. Hanrahan. Govt India.) Medal verified reference 'The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)' From same above cited source; Quote, Hanraham, William George Augustine; 4th s. of Mr. Patrick William and Mary Bridgeway of Limerick, Ireland; educ: Old Hall, England; m. Regina, d. of late George Aviet; 1 s. and 1 d.; won Delhi Durbar medal, 1911; K-I-H. medal, 1912; Order of St. John, 1913; Royal Red Cross of Japan, 1914; Vice-President for India for the League of Mercy, Head-quarters Dufferin Fund, Victoria Scholarships Fund, St. John Ambulance Association, and St. John Ambulance Brigade. Address; Viceregal Lodge, Delhi, India. Club: Junior Conservative Unquote. From sources consulted, Hanrahan received below orders & decorations; - Member of the Order of the British Empire (Civil). LG Date 1919 - Order of St John of Jerusalem - Kaisar-I-Hind. GV First class Gold - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver - Order of the League Of Mercy - Voluntary War Work in India 1914-1919 Badge - Japan: Red Cross Order (1914) Note: The Delhi Durbar medal was the only named medal worn by the recipient - all the recipient's British and World Orders bestowed upon him being un-named A most interesting and multi-decorated recipient - and the founding father of the St John Ambulance Brigade in India Condition: About EF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue. Mounted on original 'Lady's' bow riband, as worn by female recipients. Named to (M. L. Gruning Delhi Dec: 1911) The medal riband complete with mounting bar attached, this latter retaining its hinged pin and clasp fittings Important: Recipient is positively identified as Mabel Lydia Grunning (nee Baker), who was the wife of senior Indian Civil Service Officer, Sir John Frederick Grunning, C.I.E., I.C.S. Mabel Lydia Gruning (nee Baker), was the daughter of Edward Biscay Marenatus Baker (Deputy Inspector General of Indian Police) and Margaret Susannah Baker (nee Day). Mabel was an overseas born British citizen, born at Barrackpore, India, on 13 July 1879. Mabel married John Frederick Gruning, I.C.S., at Dibrugarh, Assam, India, on 27 May 1903 Mabel's husband, John Frederick Gruning, C.I.E. (1915), I.C.S., was the son and heir of Henry Gruning, and was born on 1 October 1870, at Hampstead, Middlesex, England. A graduate of Cambridge Univeristy, John joined the Indian Civil Service in 1892. John is recorded as having died at Patna, India, on 3 October 1922. During his long and distinguished career in the Indian Civil Service, he had spent many years in Assam, in which province he had held the appointment of Deputy Commissioner, and authored a book titled 'Eastern Assam and Assam District Gazetteer' that was published in 1911 Mabel Lydia Gruning, is recorded as having died at Poole, Dorset, England in 1960 The original silk riband 'sans' mounting pin A scarce 'named' Delhi Durbar medal named to a female recipient Condition: About EF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue. Regimentally engraved naming (10017 Pvte. T. Hardy.) The medal with the customary replacement silver claw suspension, and is named in the correct local regimentally engraved script style Died-of-Wounds: 10017 Private Thomas Hardy, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders is confirmed \'Died-of-Wounds\', at the 3rd Field Ambulance, Ypres, Belgium, on, 1 November 1914 Medal(s) verification: The recipients entitlement to the Delhi Durbar Medal, as well as the other Great War medals the recipient qualified for, are here all cited per the respective regimental rolls shown below: - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue: Ref WO 100/400 - 1914 Star with dated clasp: Ref WO 329/2475 (Medal Index Card records the clasp) - British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/1655 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1655 Thomas Hardy, eldest son of Thomas Hardy & Janet Hardy (nee Arthur) was a native of Tingwall, Shetland Islands, Scotland, where he was born, on 24 November 1888. Thomas had 4 x siblings, comprising: younger sister, Margaret Jessie Hardy (b. 1901) and three younger brothers, vis; Charles Hardy (b. 1891), Laurence William Hardy (b. 1898) & William David Hardy (b. 1899). All of the Hardy brothers served in the Great War, but three sadly lost their lives, with only Laurence surviving to become a Master Mariner - who were sadly, like Thomas, all killed during the Great War - and a younger sister, Margaret Jessie Hardy (b. 1901). Thomas enlisted in the British Army, in April 1906 (No, 10016 William Turner Tocher - the immediate enlistment before Thomas - another teenager (18 years 10 months of age), who was a native of, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, had enlisted on 14 April 1906). After completion of his basic training at the regimental depot of the Gordon Highlanders, located at Castlehill Barracks, Aberdeen, Thomas was posted overseas to the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders - then serving in British India. While serving in India, Thomas was present at the Delhi Durbar of 1911, subsequently being selected as one of the recipients of the Durbar Medal that was issued to commemorate the event. On the outbreak of the Great War, 2/Gordons were serving at Cairo, Egypt, and were at once mobilized for embarkation to England, from where the battalion, together with Thomas Hard. entered theatre of war, France, when they disembarked at Thomas, together with the rest of his battalion disembarked at, the Belgian port of Zeebrugge on 7 October 1914. After their disembarkation the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, were quickly advance to the front-line, and saw their baptism of fire at the First Battle of Ypres in October-November 1914. The 2nd Gordons were in action on the Menin Road on 23rd, where Drummer Kenny won the first Victoria Cross of the war for the regiment. Six days later a massive attack was launched by the Germans which resulted in a day long battle. The battalion mounted a number of effective counter-attacks but had to fall back on Gheluvelt where a second Victoria Cross, a posthumous award, was earned by Captain Brooke who recaptured an important trench to prevent the German breakthrough. During the first battel of Ypres, 2nd Gordons lost 23 officers and more than 600 killed or wounded, including Private Thomas Hardy The supreme sacrifices made by the sons of Thomas & Janet Hardy, was widely reported in the Shetland Islands, to the extent that such was the acclaim the family had, that the mother Janet Hardy, was invited to unveil the Great War War Memorial in Lerwick - an honour that she initially declined, but later accepted. With courtesy and thanks to the Shetland Museum Archives, we quote the following article by Arthur Johnson, from their website: Quote, The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the time of the armistice that ended the Great War. Remembrance in November has been the UK’s biggest act of commemoration for a century now. This year’s ceremony at the Cenotaph was different with Covid spacing, the monarch in a mask, and no crowds. Restrictions on meetings meant many had to contemplate sacrifice without company. The lonely path of loss. The main ceremony in Shetland is at the County War Memorial at Hillhead in Lerwick. Commemoration needs a focus. In 1920, just a couple of years after the armistice, there was no major remembrance ceremony. After much deliberation and thought Shetland got a war memorial on January 6, 1924. It isn’t quite a century old yet. A lot of war memorials in Britain were unveiled by women who had lost sons, a way to honour the dead, and the grief of their mothers. Three women in Shetland lost three sons. Mrs Elizabeth Mann had died by the time of the memorial, Mrs Charlotte Gear didn’t feel well enough. Mrs Janet Hardy also lost three boys. Thomas, one of Shetland’s few regular soldiers died in France in 1914, Charles died in 1916, his ship torpedoed, and William was accidentally drowned in 1917. A son and a daughter survived. Mrs Hardy initially refused, citing “bad health in the loss of my three sons,” in a letter. It isn’t surprising that she didn’t feel up to it – the stress of love and sadness, and how often a home offers reminders of what has gone. In the end she changed her mind. Her daughter, Margaret Hardy, was there. Her husband too, wearing his sons’ medals. A large crowd saw her take a few steps forward and pull aside a flag, then she laid a wreath below the panel with her boys’ names. The newspaper reports didn’t say anything about what Mrs Hardy felt. Probably, it wasn’t something they felt proper to ask about, or print. As Shetlanders would say, an ill laek ta do. Private things remained private. The onlookers though, with their own burdens of grief, would have known that she was undertaking something deeply difficult. Unquote. The Delhi Durbar Medal fitted with it\'s original silk riband suspended from a silver or white metal mounting brooch, and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting brooch complete with its hinged pin and clasp fittings - a named portrait of the recipient in uniform, wearing his Durbar Medal is illustrated in the book \'Shetland\'s Roll of Honour\'. A poignant medal pair of considerable local Shetland historical interest, to a Shetlander who had served at the \'Great Durbar\' of 1911, in Delhi, India, and who in 1914 made the supreme sacrifice The medal with the customary regimental replacement silver claw / clip suspension, and is named in the correct local regimentally engraved script style Condition: GVF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue. Regimentally impressed naming (822 L Cpl J. Beattie R.H.) The medal is named in the correct regimentally impressed style Killed-in-Action: The recipient is recorded as having been \'Killed-in-Action\' in France, on 5 May 1915, during the Battle of \'Aubers Ridge\' - a Victoria Cross action for 2/Black Watch Medal(s) verification: The Delhi Durbar Medal confirmed as entitled, together with the recipients Great War campaign medals, on the respective medal rolls of the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), cited below: - Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue: Ref WO 100/400 - 1914 Star & dated clasp: Ref WO 329/2460 - British War Medal. Silver issdue: Ref WO 329/1351 - Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1351 John Beattie, the son of John & Harriet Beattie, was a native of St. Cyrus, Kincardineshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1888. John was born into a farm workers family, and was the only son, albeit he had 5 x siblings, all sisters, viz Jessie, Maria, Cecelia, Harriet and Lizzie. Typical of farm workers in North East Scotland of this period, the family worked at several farm locations in the Kincardineshire, Angus and Forfar region in the years 1888-1915. John had already left home by the time of the 1901 Scotland Census, in which he is recorded as working as a farm servant, or \'Farm Loon\', residing and working at. John enlisted in the British Army, sometime prior to 1907, and had served for six years in India prior to the outbreak of the Great War, in August 1914. During his service in British India, John had the distinction of serving at the great imperial assemblage - the Delhi Durbar - held at Delhi in December 1911, and the only time a ruling British monarch visited British India - and whereat the 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders provided the Guard of Honour at the Durbar ceremonies. The 2nd Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), received new regimental colours from the King Emperor, Geirge V, at Delhi, and silver Durbar medals were issued to \'selected\' all-ranks of the regiment, including an award to John Beattie (the medal roll refers). In August 1914, John was serving at Bareilly Cantonment, India, where his battalion was a constituent unit of the mixed Bareilly Brigade, Meerut Division of the Army in India. Meerut Division was mobilized for war service and embarked from India for France on 21 September 1914, with the 2nd Royal Highlanders disembarking at Marseilles, France, on 12 October 1914. John Beattie served during the Great War with the2/Black Watch in the French theatre of war from 12 October 1914. He was \'Killed-inAction\' on, 9 May 1915. On the latter date the Battalion were engaged during the Battle of Aubers Ridge, the Regimental History gives the following: The Battalion had a particularly trying part to play on May 9th, as it had to relieve in the front line, in daylight and under continuous shell fire, a unit which with heavy loss had failed to advance; and it had to renew the attack against an enemy, not only unshaken by the previous attack, but obviously reinforced and ready to meet a second attempt. But the attempt was made with a determination and courage worthy of the Regiment... About noon the Battalion received orders to relieve the 2nd Gurkhas on the right of the Dehra Dun Brigade.... The Batttalion was formed for attack in two lines... the assault was timed for 4pm. By about 3.55pm the front lines issued from the trenches and lay down awaiting the signal to charge. Colonel Harvey remained on the right, and ordered Major Wauchope to watch and report progress on the left of our line. Large numbers of Germans could be seen issuing from communication trenches and filing along the front, unaffected by our very weak bombardment. The attack was met by a very accurate and extremely heavy rifle and machine-gun fire from the moment it began. A wide stream full of water and mud ran across No Man?s Land (which was about 200 yards wide), on the right within a few yards of our trench, on the left rather nearer the German than the British line. Some thirty bridges were supposed to have been constructed on our front, but few were existing when the Battalion made its attack. The greater number of the casualties fell close to or into this obstacle.... In the brief period the assault lasted the losses of the Battalion were: killed, 3 officers and 69 other ranks; wounded, 5 officers and 157 other ranks; missing (practically all killed close to the German trenches) 36 other ranks; total, 270 out of 450 engaged, or 60 per cent. The wounded and unwounded lay out in the open under fire till darkness enabled them to regain the trenches.? Victoria Cross: Lance Corporal David Findlay of the 2nd Battalion was awarded the Victoria Cross for his gallantry during the above attack The body of Corporal Beattie was never recovered from the battlefield, and his life and ultimate supreme sacrifice is now commemorated on two permanent memorials, vis the CWGC \'Le Touret Memorial\' located at Pas-de-Calais, France, and on the Brechin War Memorial, located in Brechin, Angus. Scotland Prior to his death in action, John had bequeathed his \'Soldiers Effects\' and money credits with the British Army, to his father John, and each of his 5 x sisters Condition: About EF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue. The medal contemporary engraved in Urdu/Persian script (666 Driver Gauhar Ali, 27th Mule Corps) The recipient was a Punjabi Mussalman soldier serving as a Driver with the 27th Mule Corps of the British Indian Army Medal verification: Confirmed on the respective Delhi Durbar 1911 medal roll of the combined 23rd & 27th Mule Corps, reference WO 100/400, in which he is shown as 666 Driver Gohar (sic) Ali Great War Casualty: 666 Lance Naik Gauhar Ali, 27th Mule Corps, is confirmed having died in British India (West of the River Indus) on, 30 November 1916. His name & supreme sacrifice is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, upon the Delhi Memorial (India Gate), Rajpath, New Delhi India, where Gauhar Ali's name and service details are inscribed on Face 7-28, of the Delhi Memorial, what is now the site of India's national war memorial Gauhar Ali is just one of more than 13, 200 Commonwealth servicemen commemorated by name on the memorial, just over 1,000 of whom lie in cemeteries to the west of the River Indus, where maintenance was not possible. The remainder died in fighting on, or beyond the North West Frontier and during the Third Afghan War, and have no known grave The Delhi Memorial also acts as a national memorial to all the 70,000 soldiers of undivided India who died during the years 1914-1921, the majority of whom are commemorated by name outside the confines of India The memorial was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. It was unveiled by Lord Irwin on 12 February 1931 Mule Corps: Reorganisation of the British Indian Army during the early years of the 20th Century, witnessed the emergence of a regular corps and cadres of mules, camels and cart transport. By 1905, the revamped pack and cart transport consisted of 21 x mule corps, 9 x silladar camel cadres and 2 x pony cart train cadres. A mule corps was commanded by a British officer and is divided into two subdivisions, each in charge of by a warrant officer. Those for cavalry brigades are divided into six draught and four pack troops , each under a Dafadar and have a total strength of 552 x all ranks, with 936 x mules. Those for use with other arms are divided into nine pack troops, each under a Daffadar, and have a total strength of 388 x all ranks with 840 x mules. Cadres of mule corps were under the command of a British Officer and maintain practically the full number of supervising and artificer establishments. They have, however, a much smaller number of mules See the accompanying images for the inscriptions of the naming on the medal A scarce instance of a British medal privately named in a native script - the more so to an Indian 'Great War Casualty' whose name was latterly inscribed on the Delhi Gate Memorial Condition: VF

Delhi Durbar Medal 1911. Silver issue. \'Female\' issue mounted on original silk bow riband, as worn by female recipients Un-named as issued The original silk riband 'sans' mounting pin Condition: GVF

Denmark: King Christian X\'s Liberty \'Pro Dania\' Medal 1940-1945 (Kong Christian den Tiendes \'Pro Dania\' Frihedsmedaille) The medal complete with original silk riband, complete with mounting brooch complete with hinged pin and clasp fittings, and as issued Contained in original red paper hinged card case of issue with medalists logo \'A Michelson\' & their Copenhagen address on inside lid. The outside lid of the box with a gilt Danish crown emblem Established on 5 May 1946, the \'Pro Dane\' medal, awarded in single class, silver, was the principal Danish decoration used to reward both Danes and Allies who performed outstanding acts of devotion and services to Denmark during the Second World War It is estimated that approximately 3000 x \'Pro Dane\' medals were issued to Danish and allied recipients Amongst the many famous and highly distinguished foreign recipients of the Pro Dane medal were; - Sir Winston Churchill - Field Marshal Jan Smuts - King Haakon VII of Norway - King Olav V of Norway An interesting group of expatriate Danes, who received the Pro Dania medals for war service, were those living in British Colonies, including British India, Hong Kong Colony, Singapore Colony and the Federated Malay States (now Malaysia), who subsequently served with the with British Indian Army, and or local British colonial volunteer forces in Singapore (Straits Settlements Volunteer Force) and the various volunteer units in the Federated Malay States, this latter including the Johore Volunteer Engineers A choice and desirable Second World War medal Condition: EF

Denmark: King Christian X\'s Liberty \'Pro Dania\' Medal 1940-1945 (Kong Christian den Tiendes \'Pro Dania\' Frihedsmedaille) The medal complete with original silk riband, complete with mounting brooch complete with hinged pin and clasp fittings, and as issued Contained in original red paper hinged card case of issue with medalists logo 'A Michelson' & their Copenhagen address on inside lid. The outside lid of the box with a gilt Danish crown emblem Established on 5 May 1946, the 'Pro Dane' medal, awarded in single class, silver, was the principal Danish decoration used to reward both Danes and Allies who performed outstanding acts of devotion and services to Denmark during the Second World War It is estimated that approximately 3000 x 'Pro Dane' medals were issued to Danish and allied recipients Amongst the many famous and highly distinguished foreign recipients of the Pro Dane medal were; - Sir Winston Churchill - Field Marshal Jan Smuts - King Haakon VII of Norway - King Olav V of Norway Condition: EF

Denmark: Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Silver for 25 Years service The dimensions of the medal are 36.5 mm. This example fitted on the original five-sided folded ribbon Note: The medal was instituted on June 18, 1959 by King Frederick IX and is awarded to police officers, police office personnel and legal personnel who after their 21stbirthday have went on to complete 25 years unblemished service Condition: Toned EF

Denmark: Royal Life Guards Regiment (Den Kongelige Livgarde) 250th Anniversary Medal. Silver Raised in 1658, the 1st Battalion 'Royal Life Guards Regiment' of the Danish Army celebrated their 250th anniversary in 1908 The regiment is still in existence in 2016, and performs a role as 'Mechanized Infantry' Condition: Toned about EF

Denmark: Royal Life Guards Regiment (Den Kongelige Livgarde) 250th Anniversary Medal. Silver Raised in 1658, the 1st Battalion 'Royal Life Guards Regiment' of the Danish Army celebrated their 250th anniversary in 1908 The regiment is still in existence in 2016, and performs a role as 'Mechanized Infantry' Condition: Toned about EF

Denmark: Service Medal. Silver, With 2 x silver / gilt clasps 'Fortjeneste' ' 'Aeresmedlem' An unknown / unidentified silver medal 25mm dimension with double ring suspension. Suspended from a tricolour silk riband of three equal stripes of red/white/red Obverse: Danish crown on top, below an abbreviated monogram DGU this within a laurel spray Reverse: Blank except for indented letters 'SS' - presumably denoting the metal being Sterling Silver The medal with a safety-pin attachment on riband - and mounted thus in the typical Danish fashion Condition: GVF

Denmark: War Commemorative Medal 1848-1850 (Krigsmindemedaille 1848-1850) The First Schleswig War (German: Schleswig-Holsteinischer Krieg) or Three Years' War (Danish: Tre?rskrigen) was the first round of military conflict in southern Denmark and northern Germany rooted in theSchleswig-Holstein Question, contesting the issue of who should control the Duchies of Schleswig and Holstein. The war, which lasted from 1848 to 1851, also involved troops from Prussia and Sweden. This war resulted in a famous Danish victory The medals were instituted in 1875, and struck in Paris, France. It is estimated that 45,000 of these medals were distributed to Danish veterans during 1877 Condition: About EF

Denmark: War Commemorative Medal 1848-1850 (Krigsmindemedaille 1848-1850) The First Schleswig War (German: Schleswig-Holsteinischer Krieg) or Three Years' War (Danish: Tre?rskrigen) was the first round of military conflict in southern Denmark and northern Germany rooted in theSchleswig-Holstein Question, contesting the issue of who should control the Duchies of Schleswig and Holstein. The war, which lasted from 1848 to 1851, also involved troops from Prussia and Sweden. This war resulted in a famous Danish victory The medals were instituted in 1875, and struck in Paris, France. It is estimated that 45,000 of these medals were distributed to Danish veterans during 1877 Condition: About EF

Denmark: War Commemorative Medal 1864 (Krigsmindemedaille 1864) The Second Schleswig War (Danish: 2. Slesvigske Krig; German: Deutsch-D?nischer Krieg) was the second military conflict as a result of the Schleswig-Holstein Question. It began on 1 February 1864, when Prussian & Austrian forces crossed the border into Schleswig. The war ended on 30 October 1864, with Denmark being defeated by the Prussan / Austrian alliance. The Treaty of Vienna caused Denmark's cession of the Duchies of Schleswig, Holstein, and Saxe-Lauenburg to Prussia and Austria The medals were instituted in 1875, and struck in Paris, France. It is estimated that 58,000 of these medals were distributed to Danish veterans during 1877 Condition: About EF

Deomocratic Republic of the Congo: Medal of Merit for Agriculture, or Medaille Merite Du Agricole Bronze medal with original silk riband Condition: GVF

Devonshire Regiment. Queen Victoria crown, bi-metal cap badge The bi-metal badge with customary sweat holes on reverse & retaining its 2 x loop fittings, as issued Of the pattern worn circa 1895-1901, including while on active service in British India & during the South African War Condition: GVF

Devonshire Regiment: 'Other Ranks' Kings Corwn bi-metal cap badge circa 1914-45 The badge retaining original slider to reverse Condition: VF

Diamond Jubilee Medal (Mayors and Provosts) 1897. Silver issue The medal suspended from the original riband, this complete with the fitted issue brooch that still retains the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Contained in original plush letherette case of issue, The lid bearing the Imperial Crown and dates 1837-1897 in gilt tooled letters Scarce on market as only an estimated 512 x 'Silver' medals awarded Condition: Toned EF

Diamond Jubilee Medal 1897. Silver issue A contemporary silver miniature medal Condition: VF

Distinguished Conduct Medal / Indian Distinguished Service Medal / Military Medal etc: Second Award Bar, reverse undated Note: The bar with sample length of MM riband Contained in fragmentary original envelope of issue, this with pencilled inscription 1 x Bar MM Condition: Tiny reverse nick on about EF

Distinguished Conduct Medal. GV first type (200871 C.S. Mjr: J. J. Eddie. 4/Gord: Highrs:) DCM verification: The recommendation for the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal was published in the London Gazette issue of 30 October 1918, and is shown below: Quote, 200871 C./S./M. J. J. Eddie. Gord. Highrs. (Aberdeen). For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed brilliant leadership and initiative in action. When the situation was very obscure, by his great gallantry he rallied his men and reorganised the position, setting a splendid example of coolness and devotion to duty Unquote. Mention-in-Despatches: Prior to being awarded the DCM, Company Sergeant Major John J. Eddie, Gordon Highlanders is confirmed having been \'Mentioned-in-Despatches\', per the award notification published in the London Gazette issue of 4 January 1917, the preamble to the award is quoted below: Quote, Sir, I have the honour to submit a list of names of those officers, ladies, non-commissioned officers and men, serving, or who have served, under my command, whose distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty I consider deserving of special mention. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient Servant, D. HAIG, 1 General. Commander-in-Chief, The British Armies in France. Unquote. Medals verification: The Distinguished Conduct Medal, together with the recipient\'s other awards, including MID, Great War campaign medals and Silver War badge are verified as entitled per below following sources: a). Distinguished Conduct Medal: Ref Supplement to the London Gazette issue of 30 October (with citation for \'France\') b). Mention-in-Despatches: Ref London Gazette issue of 4 February 1917 (for services in France) c). 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/1660. Shows disembarked France as No.3230, on 26 March 1915 d). British War Medal. Silver issue: Ref WO 329/1660) shows enlisted under earlier regimental number 3230, 4/Gordons e). Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1660) shows enlisted under earlier regimental number 3230, 4/Gordons f). Silver War Badge: Ref WO 329/3067) Badge No B224488 enlisted 11 November 1914. Discharged 8 March 1919 (age 38 years 6 months) John Joiner Eddie, second son of Charles Eddie (a \'Cooper\') & Mary Ann Joiner (nee Ogg), was a native of Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, were he was born in 1880. John appears isted in consecutive National Census returns for Scotland, for 1881, 1891 and 1901. At the time of the 1891 Cenus he is recorded as a \'Scholar\' then living wresiding at, ith his parents and 5 x sibling, comprising two brothers (Charles & William) and 3 x sisters (Annie, Beatrice & Mary), the family residing at, 91 Commerce Stret, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. By the time of the 1891 National Census for Scotland, the Eddie family had relocated to 100 Walker Road, Nigg, Kincardineshire, Scotland, where John was now described - like his father - employed as a \'Cooper\' By 1901, the Eddie houshold included the parents, John and brothers Charles & William, with sisters Mary & Jemmie (b. 1893), with sisters Annie & Beatrice, no longer residing with the family. John is recorded as having married, \'Kate\' E. Gunn at Ipswich, England, in 1912. Immediately prior to enlisting in the British Army on, 11 November 1914 - on which date he was posted to his local infantry regiment the Gordon Highlandes, and thence to the 4th (City of Aberdeen) Battalion Gordon Highlanders (Territorial Force), John is recorded on the City of Aberdeen elecoral vters list for 1914-15, as residing at, 56 Grampian Road, Torry, Aberdeen, at which time he had been employed as a \'Fishcurer\'. After his distinguished services during the Great War in France & Flanders 1915-1918, with 4/Gordons, during which he had earned a brace of awards for gallantry and dsitnguished service, viz DCM and MID, Company Sergeant Major John J. Eddie, D.C.M., took his final discharge from the British Army on. Post-war John returned to Aberdeen, where he is recorded through to circa 1940, as resident with his family, latterly living at, 7 Howburn Place, Ferryhill, Aberdeen. John Joiner Eddie is recorded as having died at, Douglas, Isle of Man, sometime during 1948 Sold together with some hard-copy photocopied research Condition: VF

Distinguished Flying Cross A most interesting example that is either silver or at least very well silver plated The decoration with nice toning and patina and perhaps a contemporary customised piece from the 1940's and of excellent quality Contained in titled leatherette case of issue with ribbon bar, and enamelled lapel pin Riband fitted with brooch to reverse. Ribbon possibly a period replacement, and with some adhesive marks on front of riband indicating previous mounting of emblems Condition: EF

Distinguished Flying Cross. GVI issue with dated reverse '1945' The decoration is un-named as issued The D.F.C. mounted on it's original silk riband, which on reverse is fitted the hinged-brooch wearing bar this latter complete with pin and clasp as issued. Complete in the original plush case of issue. The case with the abbreviated name of the decoration in gilt tooled letters on the outer lid, and with Royal Mint logo on inside lid Condition: EF

Distinguished Flying Medal. GVI first type (1380581 Act.F/Sgt. W.R.J. Dingle. R.A.F.) Important: The recipient William Robert John Dingle is confirmed as having been a member of 35 \'Pathfinder\' Squadron, and became a Prisoner-of-War when his aircraft was lost over Belgium during a major bombing raid (650 aircarft) on 20/21 December 1943 The award of the Distinguished Flying Medal was published in the London Gazette of 16 November 1943 William Robert John Dingle was subsequently commissioned to \'Pilot Officer\' while serving as a Prisoner-of-War The excellent \'RAF Bomber Command\' website provides the following extracts; Quote, When the Pathfinder Force was formed in August 1942, with the object of securing more concentrated and effective bombing by marking targets with incendiary bombs and flares dropped from aircraft flown by experienced crews, using the latest navigational equipment, No. 35 was one of the five squadrons selected to form the nucleus of the new force. The first Pathfinder Force (PFF) attack was against Flensburg on 18/19th August 1942, and the new technique soon proved its value. In March 1943, No. 35 Squadron Halifaxes backed up Mosquitoes using the target-finding aid Oboe, and Essen received its most severe damage to date. And so it continued, with No. 35 playing a major part in historic Bomber Command raids - Le Creusot (19/20th June 1943), Peenemunde (17/18th August 1943) and many others Unquote. The same source provides below details on the large raid of 20/21 December 1943, during which Flight Sergeant Dingle\'s aircraft crashed. Quote, Frankfurt: 650 aircraft - 390 Lancasters, 257 Halifaxes, 3 Mosquitos. The German control rooms were able to plot the bomber force as soon as it left the English coast and were able to continue plotting it all the way to Frankfurt. There were many combats on the route to the target. The Mannheim diversion did not draw fighters away from the main attack until after the raid was over but the return flight was quieter. 41 aircraft - 27 Halifaxes, 14 Lancasters - lost, 6.3 per cent of the force. The bombing at Frankfurt did not go according to plan. The Pathfinders had prepared a ground-marking plan on the basis of a forecast giving clear weather but they found up to 8/10ths cloud. The Germans lit a decoy fire site 5 miles south-east of the city and also used dummy target indicators. Some of the bombing fell around the decoy but part of the creepback fell on Frankfurt causing more damage than Bomber Command realized at the time. Part of the bombing somehow fell on Mainz, 17 miles to the west, and many houses along the Rhine waterfront and in southern suburbs were hit. Unquote. 35 \'Pathfinder\' Squadron lost 2 x aircraft on above raid. William Pringle was in a Halifax Mk.III Bomber No HX270 that crashed to the East of St-Truiden (Limburg), Belgium, where those killed were taken for burial 23 December 1943. Their graves are now located in Heverlee War Cemetery Condition: GVF

Distinguished Flying Medal. Original silk, corded edge, medal ribbon A single length of un-used, un-creased, and un-marked silk medal ribbon. Measures approx 36 x inches (91.44 cms) length Condition: Excellent

Distinguished Service Cross. GVI first issue, a marked 'Specimen' example Note: Width dimension of this item is 41mm Important: This example is neither hallmarked on the reverse or on the suspension ring. It is however marked 'Specimen' on the lower arm of the cross reverse (see illustations) Condition: Some scuff marks otherwise VF

Distinguished Service Cross: Case of issue. 1915-1936 era, and as issued throughout the Great War An empty case of issue The leatherette plush lined hinged box issue with silver tooled letters \'D.S.C.\' on outer lid The inside upper silk lined panel with makers address for, Garrard & Co., 24 Albermarle Street, London Condition: EF

Distinguished Service Medal. GV 'Specimen Trial Strike' Medal. Bronze gilt The medal contained in original plush leatherette case of issue. This with makers marks 'Elkington & Co' Note: Elkingtons, the noted jewelers medalists that supplied several official gallantry and commemorative medals in the Edwardian era (Edward Medal, 1902 Coronation Medal etc) submitted designs, and trial strikes for the DSM - a decoration created in 1914 Scarce and unusual item of Naval numismatic history Condition: EF

Distinguished Service Medal. GV first issue (N. Katkoff.) Important: This intriguing and 'unique', Distinguished Service Medal, is confirmed as having been awarded and presented by H.M. The King to a member of the post-revolutionary Russian Navy Note: The award like virtually all other GV issues DSM's awarded to foreign nationals of allied Navies (except some awarded to Japanese ratings) is listed in the official register / medal roll of DSM recipients (reference ADM 171/61), wherein he is shown listed as 'N. Katkoff', and in sequence was the 1494th DSM medal or clasp to be awarded. The roll is annotated to reflect that the medal was 'Presented by H.M. The King' Katkoff's award was, like the majority of awards to allied personnel, not gazetted. However, his award is documented, in strict chronological order as being awarded between the DSM clasp awarded to 140440 G. H. Truscott, gazetted 23 March 1917, and the subsequent DSM awarded to 142389 A. James, whose decoration was gazetted on 10 April 1917. These dates are highly significant, as it indicates that the award was issued only a few weeks after the toppling of Tsar Nicholas II and the removal of his Imperial Russian Government that had occurred in Russia in February 1917, and at a time when the post-revolutionary Russian Navy was in total flux. Interestingly, 'The Times' issue of 2 April 1917, contains the below following Court-Circular apertaining to the recipients reception at Buckingham Palace on 31 March 1917; Quote, The following Naval Officers had the honour of being received by The King; Rear-Admiral Baron Mercier de Lostende, Commander Comte de Douville Maillefeu, Lieutenant Comte de Kergorlay and Lieutenant J. K. Levaique (French Navy); Rear-Admiral K. Funakoshi, and Commander H. Fujita (Imperial Japanese Navy); Engineer-Captain Sagoysky, Commander Germain Block, Lieutenant-Commander Michel Bouterline, Lieutenant Abaza and Monsieur N. Katkoff (Russian Navy); and Lieutenant-Commander J. Manoel de Carvalho (Portuguese Navy) Unquote. Clearly, Monsieur N. Katkoff, in the above referenced artcile - shown without rank but using the title Monsieur (akin to Mr for Midshipman) is indicative that the recipient was a type of 'Warrant Officer' - and hence award of the D.S.M. Note also that 'The Times' article correctly refers to the 'Russian Navy', as the Imperial Russian Navy was no longer in existence in March 1917 Curiously, the Lieutenant Abaza referred to as being one of the four Russian Naval Officers, presented to H.M. King George V at the same time, was no less than Alexander Alexeivitch Abaza the Naval Attach? at the Russian Embassy in London from 1916, who was head of the Czarist Secret Service in London. After the Revolution he continued his activities on behalf of the anti-Bolshevik White Russians, in due course moving his base from London to Paris - many security files on this officer are extant and accessible at The National Archives. We do not know the actual association, if any between Abaza and Katkoff, but Aabza's presence at the same time as Katkoff was presented to H.M. The King, might indicate 'Intelligence' work having been carried out by Katkoff? A search of ADM 171/61 shows that only 3 x others members of the Russian Navy were intended to be decorated with the DSM, via messers Sidorof, Berkhul and Pashkoff, whose medals were sent to C.W. Branch for presentation on 15 October 1919, but which ultimately were never presented/issued, as the D.S.M. register records that all 3 x DSM's were returned to the Royal Mint for scrapping in May 1927. Reference 'British Gallantry Awards' (Abbott & Tamplin') the authors in a footnote (No 22) refer to a solitary DSM to a Russian rating having been gazetted during the Great War but no name, or date is provided to substantiate the claim In summation an extremely rare and almost certainly unique DSM award that was presented to a member of the Russian Navy post February Revolution 1917, and before the creation of the subsequent Soviet Navy after October 1917 Condition: EF

Distinguished Service Medal. GVI first legend type (A.B. D. E. Halladay, C/JX.353658) Note: A scarce confirmed 'Normandy' operations Distinguished Service Medal to Able Seaman Donlad Edward Halladay, Royal Navy, who was decorated for the recovery and destruction of an enemy torpedo in ?Juno? anchorage, while serving as a crew member of Landing Craft Gun (Large) No. 1. It is almost certain that he was present both at the D-Day Landings, and later the seabourne assualt on Walcheren, Netherlands, in November 1944, on which latter occasion L.C.G. (L) No. 1 was sunk by enemy action The award of the D.S.M. was published in the London Gazette of 13 March 1945, stating it was an award for the Normandy Bridgehead Important: The Official Recommendation of award states; Quote, ?For the recovery of a circling torpedo from the centre of Juno anchorage adjacent to ?Cap Tourane?, and for towing it away and destroying it by gunfire.? Unquote. Donald Edward Halladay, a native of Northampton, was serving in L.C.G. (L.) No. 1 at the time of the above related deeds, the recommendation for his award being dated 5 August 1944. Landing Craft Guns (Large) were armed with two 4.7-inch guns, manned by Royal Marines, and several 20mm. Oerlikons, a formidable ?punch? for such a small craft, though their high velocity guns were limited in coping with targets in dead ground as a result of their relatively low trajectory. Fortunately for posterity?s sake, one of Halladay?s shipmates, Richard Blyth, wrote an account of No. 1?s part in the Normandy operations, an account that also makes direct reference to the recovery and destruction of the enemy torpedo referred to in the above recommendation (see the B.B.C?s World War 2 People?s War website for full details). Quote, ?When we got to Sword Beach [on D-Day], it seemed as though every gun ever made was firing at the same time. You could hear the 15-inch warship shells going overhead, which sounded like a steam train. I could hear the Belfast?s 6-inch guns fired in anger and L.C.G. (L.) 1 was firing at the gun emplacements that were attacking our forces going ashore. Having a flat bottom and shallow draught, we were able to get quite close ashore, so we could see more where the firing was coming from. Our skipper was quite a huntsman, as every time we went into action he blew his hunting horn and said ?Tally Ho!? We were firing for nearly four days continuously, until the beachhead was well established. We would re-arm our craft then go along the beach where we were needed and then started firing again, sometimes 5 or 6 miles inland. We had a Field Officer ashore who was watching the shortfall and who sent back corrections to the gun crews. As we progressed we came to Le Havre, where the Germans were hauled up of a night time, and we had what was called the ?Trout Line? which was a line of L.C.G?s and L.C.F?s in line from Le Havre to Arromanches. At night, ?Jerry? came out to cause havoc on one-man torpedoes; they also had high explosive remote controlled motor boats, with which they tried to get us. They moved at about 35 knots. One day we had been doing an indirect shoot for the Army, and as we arrived back at the harbour of Arromanches, our look-out saw a spent German torpedo floating in the harbour - towards the end the Germans adapted the torpedoes to float instead of sink, so that it acted like a mine. A Marine Officer and two sailors [Halladay and another] got in a small boat and went out to it. One of the sailors went over the side with a rope, dived down and secured it, and swam back to the small boat and then back to our craft and towed it out of the harbour for about a mile, then blew it up with gun fire. The sailors were recommended for the Distinguished Service Medal (D.S.M.). When we got back in the harbour all the ships and craft saluted us with sirens and klaxons blaring. We went out on D-Day and came back in September, having done 4 hours on, 4 hours off, 24/7. At that time we had a refit and more exercises, then the Support Squadron Eastern Flank (S.S.E.F.) was formed and we went out to Walcheren, Holland.? Unquote. Richard Blyth later submitted an account of No. 1?s part in this operation on 1 November 1944, a disastrous action in terms of losses for the S.S.E.F., nine craft being sunk and nine others seriously damaged, with a total loss of 172 killed and 200 wounded. But the Walcheren landings will also be remembered for the great gallantry of the landing craft crew, subsequent Honours & Awards including a D.S.O., 23 D.S.Cs, 2 C.G.Ms and 27 D.S.Ms. Of No. 1?s fate, Blyth states; Quote, ?In the Northern Group, L.C.G. (L.) No. 1 went in with her guns blazing independently and closed to 600 yards in spite of being hit three times by shells. Now she got hit several more times and then came the big one, which hit the bridge - there was a tremendous explosion. Our skipper, Lieutenant Ballard, R.N.R., was wounded. The shell took the compass from his hand before it exploded, then another shell blasted away the compass pedestal and voice-pipe. All the officers were now wounded and the craft came to a stop with two dead and 20 wounded. The survivors were rescued by L.C.S. 510. L.C.G. (L.) No. 17 tried to take No. 1 in tow, but the stricken craft sank. The skipper of No. 17, Lieutenant Scammell, received wounds coming to No. 1?s assistance, wounds from which he died.? Unquote. Halladay received his D.S.M. at a Buckingham Palace investiture held on 6 November 1945. Sold together with various copied research including; 1. Entry page from the London Gazette 2. Official Recommendation for award of the D.S.M. 3. Published memoirs article by Richard Blyth appertaining to his service and history of L.C.G. (L.) No. 1 Condition: EF

Dorsetshire Regiment. Queen Victoria era bi-metal cap badge The bi-metal badge retaining its 2 x loop fittings on reverse, as issued Of the pattern worn circa 1895-1901, including while on active service in British India and during the South African War An excellent quality strike Condition: About EF

Dubai (Emirate): Police Order of Faithful Service. Gilt. First type Instituted in 1970's, and obsolete since circa 1990 The insignia of the pattern struck by medallists Thomas Fattorini The award retaining its original riband in the colours of the national flag of the Dubai emirate Condition: About EF

Duke of Lancaster’s Own Yeomanry Cavalry Carbine Prize Medal The medal suspended form a long length of pale blue silk riband on which is fitted a two pronged buckle riband. The buckle retainin its original hinged pin and clasp fittings on the reverse During the South African War 1899-1902, the Duke of Lancaster\'s Own Yeomanry Cavalry provided numerous volunteers for overseas service The men from the Duke of Lancaster\'s Yeomanry who went to South Africa mostly served with The 32nd (Lancashire) Company, 2nd Battalion, Imperial Yeomanry, and the 23rd (Duke of Lancaster\'s Own) Company of the 8th Battalion, Imperial Yeaomanry, both battalions being raised in 1900 A most handsome and rare Victorian yeomanry medal, to a unit that contributed several squadrons of volunteers to the Imperial Yeomanry during the South African War (Boer War) For their services in the South African War the regiment was awarded the battle honour \'South Africa 1900-1902\' A most handsome and substantial regimental medal from the Victorian era Condition: GVF

Durham Light Infantry. King\'s crown, white metal cap badge Of pattern (with slider) worn circa 1914-1952, during both World Wars & Korean War Reverse of badge complete with brass slider fitting, as issued Condition: VF

Durham Light Infantry. Queen Victoria crown. White-metal cap badge Worn circa 1895-1901, including service during the South African War The badge retaining its 2 x loop fittings on reverse, as issued Condition: About EF

E&W Africa Medal. 2 x clasps '1887-8'&'1892'(2519 Pte. T. Campbell 1/W.I.Reg) Note: The abbreviation 'Reg' has been officially corrected - and fairly common thus for this regiment. Medal and both clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll of 1st Battalion West India Regiment (ref WO 100/76), wherein the recipient is also shown as entitled to an additional clasp '1893-94' Important: Recipient is confirmed as being present at the Victoria Cross action of 'Toniataba' in 1892, whereat Lance Corporal William Gordon of the 1/West India Regiment earned the unique to regiment Victoria Cross for his outstanding gallantry. The medal clasp '1892' was awarded for participation in 4 x qualifying expeditions in 1892, carried out in 3 x different colony's as under; - Expedition up the Gambia (in Gambia) - Expedtion against Tambie (in Sierra Leone) - Expedition against Toniataba (in Sierra Leone) - Expedition against Jebus (in Southern Nigeria) Condition: Toned GVF

Earl of Reading?s Viceroy Presentation Medal 1921-1926. Silver issue (Zainab Jamal-ud-Din 1921 Dimension: 51mm Suspension: Customized silver hanger suspension (one arm sprung) Obverse: Coat of Arms of Lord Reading Reverse: Raised inscription on 3x lines 'Presented by the Earl of Reading, Viceroy of India to' and below the recipients engraved name 'Zainab Jamal-ud-Din, and year date 1921'. The inscpription and naming flanked on both sides by tropical trees and on top a representation of the GCSI breast star upon whch is the order's motto 'Heavens Light Our Guide' The recipient was an Indian lady of the Muslim faith, who received her medal in 1921 - and a very scarce instance of a medal named to a female recipient Note: The early Viceroys medals were generally issued without suspensions - and there was never any approved riband authorised for wear with the medal throughout the history of the entire series. Later issues of the medal were fitted with suspension rings, but again no ribands were issued. The awards were generally awarded after long lengths of service, and or at retirement, amd recipients either serving, or retired could at their discretion fit their awards with ribands, and or mountings as they preferred. Reference 'Orders and Medals Miscellany of Honours 1985', and the artiile 'Viceroys and the Viceroy's Medals: Part 2, by the late Judge Henry Pownall for details and illustrations of these rare and highly prized awards of the British Raj. In the articles referred to, there appears illustrations of recipients wearing their awards, including 'Bahadur', a Native Headman, who wears a 'Linlithgow' medal on his chest suspended from an unusually long broad riband, with broad light centre and dark borders, while another recipient 'Nazir Ahmed', a Barber, in his livery, is shown wearing a 'Mountbatten of Burma' medal which is 'sans' riband and attached to his emroidered dress 'Kurta' by hooks! A very scarce seen 'Viceroy Medal' named to a female recipient Condition: Hairlines, rim & test marks, otherwise VF

Earl of Willingdon?s Viceroy Presentation Medal 1931-1936 . Bronze issue (Nathoo Ram, Cooly, 1936) Dimension: 51mm Suspension: Bronze claw with ring Obverse: Conjoined busts of Lord and Lady Willingdon, with legend Reverse: The Coat of Arms of Lord Willingdon The recipient Nathoo Ram was an Indian of the Hindu faith, employed as a 'Cooly' (Labourer), who was decorated with the medal in 1936 Note: The early Viceroys medals were generally issued without suspensions - and there was never any approved riband authorised for wear with the medal throughout the history of the entire series. Later issues of the medal were fitted with suspension rings, but again no ribands were issued. The awards were generally awarded after long lengths of service, and or at retirement, amd recipients either serving, or retired could at their discretion fit their awards with ribands, and or mountings as they preferred. Reference 'Orders and Medals Miscellany of Honours 1985', and the artiile 'Viceroys and the Viceroy's Medals: Part 2, by the late Judge Henry Pownall for details and illustrations of these rare and highly prized awards of the British Raj. In the articles referred to, there appears illustrations of recipients wearing their awards, including 'Bahadur', a Native Headman, who wears a 'Linlithgow' medal on his chest suspended from an unusually long broad riband, with broad light centre and dark borders, while another recipient 'Nazir Ahmed', a Barber, in his livery, is shown wearing a 'Mountbatten of Burma' medal which is 'sans' riband and attached to his emroidered dress 'Kurta' by hooks! Verys scarce Condition: About EF

Earl of Willingdon?s Viceroy Presentation Medal 1931-1936. Silver Un-named and un-marked Dimension: 51mm Suspension: Silver claw and swivel ring Obverse: Conjoined busts of Lord and Lady Willingdon, with legend Reverse: The Coat of Arms of Lord Willingdon Note: The early Viceroys medals were generally issued without suspensions - and there was never any approved riband authorised for wear with the medal throughout the history of the entire series. Later issues of the medal were fitted with suspension rings, but again no ribands were issued. The awards were generally awarded after long lengths of service, and or at retirement, amd recipients either serving, or retired could at their discretion fit their awards with ribands, and or mountings as they preferred. Reference 'Orders and Medals Miscellany of Honours 1985', and the artiile 'Viceroys and the Viceroy's Medals: Part 2, by the late Judge Henry Pownall for details and illustrations of these rare and highly prized awards of the British Raj. In the articles referred to, there appears illustrations of recipients wearing their awards, including 'Bahadur', a Native Headman, who wears a 'Linlithgow' medal on his chest suspended from an unusually long broad riband, with broad light centre and dark borders, while another recipient 'Nazir Ahmed', a Barber, in his livery, is shown wearing a 'Mountbatten of Burma' medal which is 'sans' riband and attached to his emroidered dress 'Kurta' by hooks! Very Scarce Condition: About EF

East & Central Africa Medal 1897-1898. Silver issue with clasp 'Lubwa's' (Temoseyo Mulondo) Note: The medal is confirmed as being a very rare, single clasp award for Lubwa's awarded to a Buganda 'Chief' Important: Medal and single clasp are verified as the recipients medal entitlement per the respective medal roll of 'Chiefs' (WO 100/90) Under the provisions of award for the clasps 'Lubwa's' & 'Uganda 1897-98' (Ref Army Order 29 of 1899), the former clasp was specifically awarded for service to British Empire and Allied forces that served against the Sudanese Mutineers at 'Labwa's' between 23 September 1897 to 24 February 1898, while the latter clasp was awarded for general service 'other than against' the Sudanese Mutineers between 20 July 1897 to 19 March 1898. In practise, extremely few single clasp medals with the clasp 'Lubwa's' were awarded Provenance: Richard Magor Collection A rare and a choice medal and clasp to an African 'Chief' Condition: Toned GVF

East & West Africa Medal no clasp impressed on edge 'Mwele' (1231 Pte Ahmad Ali 26th Bo' Infy) A medal awarded to a recipient serving with the 26th Bombay Infantry Condition: VF

East & West Africa Medal. Silver issue with clasp \'1892\' (3067 Pte. J. Williams. 1/W.I. Rgt) Medal and both clasp verification. No. 3067 Private J. Williams, 1st West India Regiment is confirmed as entitled per the below referenced campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion West India Regiment: - East & West Africa Medal with \'1892\' clasp: WO 100/76. The medal roll compiled and signed at Sierra Leone, 10 December 1892 The medal roll shows that Private Williams served in two separate qualifying expeditions / operations in 1892, viz, \'Expedition against Toniataba\' (in Sierra Leone) and \'Expedition against Jebus (in Southern Nigeria) Important: Recipient is confirmed as being present at the Victoria Cross action of \'Toniataba\' in 1892, whereat Lance Corporal William Gordon of the 1/West India Regiment earned the unique to regiment Victoria Cross for his outstanding gallantry. The medal clasp \'1892\' was awarded for participation in 4 x qualifying expeditions in 1892, carried out in 3 x different colony\'s as under; - Expedition up the Gambia (in Gambia) - ExpedItion against Tambie (in Sierra Leone) - Expedition against Toniataba (in Sierra Leone) - Expedition against Jebus (in Southern Nigeria) Condition: GVF

East and Central Africa Medal 1897-1898. Silver issue with clasp ?Uganda 1897-98? (41 Pte. Muhammad Alam. 1st Baluch: L.I.) Important: Private Muhammad Alam of the 1st Baluch Light Infantry, Indian Army, is confirmed as being ?Killed-in-Action? in Uganda on 10 October 1898 (medal roll refers) Note: Medal and clasp verified on the respective campaign medal roll of the ?27th Baluch Light Infantry (ref WO 100/90) compiled and signed at Karachi, India, on 30 September 1902. The medal roll annotated with remark ?Killed in Action 10/9/98?. Styled the 27th (1st Baluch Battalion) Bombay Light Infantry between 1888 ? 1901, the regiment name changed to 27th Baluch Light Infantry in 1901 A rare and choice medal to a confirmed ?Killed-in-Action? casualty ? the 1st Baluch L.I.. enduring a lot of hard campaign service in Uganda, as reflected in their casualties incurred and an impressive tally of awards of the Indian Order of Merit Condition: Minor obverse surface blemishes thus about EF

East and Central Africa Medal 1897-1899. Bronze issue An un-named un-mounted bronze issue specimen medal. As struck by the Royal Mint Note: Bronze medals with or without clasps (the 4 x clasps sanctioned for award with the medal where eligible were; Uganda 1897-98, Lubwa's, 1898 & Uganda 1899) were issued to native non-combatant attested followers, of which only a small number of bronze medals were issued, and of which extremely few are known to have survived in the collectors market Scarce Condition: GVF

East and Central Africa Medal 1897-98. Silver issue with clasp '1898' (122 Rifn Waras Khan. 1/Uganda Rif:) Important: Medal and clasp entitlement confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/90) Waras Khan was an Indian soldier of the Indian Army serving as a volunteer with the 1st Battalion Uganda Rifles. His medal and clasp is confirmed as having been awarded for service against the Ogaden Somalis in the Jubaland Province of British East Africa Protectorate during the dates 23 July to 17 October 1898 The parent unit of Waras Khan was the 2nd Bombay Grenadiers, and he is recorded as having additionally later qualified for the Africa General Service Medal with clasp 'Uganada 1900' per the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/91) of that was compiled and signed at Entebbe, Uganda on 30th April 1903, wherein his parent Indian regiment is notated Condition: About VF

East and Central Africa Medal 1897-99. Silver issue with clasp '1898' (Jemadar Manga Khan, 1/Uganda Rif.) Important: Medal and clasp entitlement confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/90) Manga Khan was a Viceroys Commissioned Officer, or V.C.O., of the Indian Army holding the appointment of 'Jemadar' while serving as a volunteer with the 1st Battalion Uganda Rifles. His medal and clasp is confirmed as being awarded for service against the Ogaden Somalis in the Jubaland Province of British East Africa Protectorate during the dates 23 July to 17 October 1898. Condition: VF

East and Central Africa Medal 1897-99. Silver issue with clasp 'Uganda 1897-98' (1397, Pte. Nur. Din. 27/Bo: L. Inf:) Note: Medal and single clasp medal entitlement confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/90) Recipient was a Private soldier serving with the 27th Bombay Light Infantry A choice example of this medal Condition: EF

East and Central Africa Medal 1897-99. Silver issue with clasp 'Uganda 1897-98' (1561. Pte: Ghias Khan. 27/Bo L.I.) Important: Medal and single clasp medal entitlement to for 'Uganda 1897-98' confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/90) Reference 'British Battles and Medals (Seventh edition, 2006)', an estimated 344 x 'Uganda 1897-98' clasps awarded to the 27th Bombay Light Infantry Note: Recipient was a Private soldier serving with the 27th Bombay Light Infantry, a regiment of the Indian Army The medal fitted with a good length of contemporary silk ribbon Condition: About GVF

East and Central Africa Medal 1897-99. Silver issue with clasp 'Uganda 1897-98' (Jemadar Sher Din, 27/Bo. L. Inf.) Note: Medal and single clasp medal entitlement to 'Jemadar' Sher Din for 'Uganda 1897-98' confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/90, see page 38) Note: Later supplementary pages in the same medal roll for this regiment show a 'Subadar' Sher Din confirmed as 'Died Of Wounds' on 2 May 1898 (reference Medal Roll WO 100/90 page 79) while qualifying for the clasp 'Lubwa's (the Subadar is also shown as having qualified for the earlier Uganda 1897-98 clasp) Provenance: Dr A.A. Payne Collection, reference 'British and Foreign Orders, War Medals and Decorations' (A.A. Payne, 1911) A most interesting medal with impeccable provenance to a possible casualty Condition: About VF

East and Central Africa Medal. With clasp \'1898\' (1675 Pte Saiyed Karim, 27: Bom: Inf:) Important: The medal and clasp confirmed on respective medal roll (reference WO 100 / 90), where the recipient is shown as having qualified for the medal and clasp for operations against the \'Ogaden Somalis\' The medal in unusually fine condition Condition: GVF

East and West Africa 1887-1900, for Mwele 1895-6, no clasp (Jamdr Abdullah Shah 24th Bo. Infy.) Note: The medal correctly impressed with Mwele 1895-6 after the offcially engraved naming Important: The recipient was a Viceroys Commissioned Offiicer or V.C.O., holding rank of Jemadar in the 24th Bombay Infantry Reference \'African General Service Medals (R.B. Magor, 1993) the author states that 749 \'All-Ranks\' of the 24th Bombay Infantry were deployed to East Africa for this campaign but that only an estimated 500 \'All-Ranks\' of the regiment subsequently qualified and were entitled to the medal This example in unusually fine condition compared to the other medals of this type awarded to native recipients Condition: GVF

East and West Africa Medal 1887-1900. Silver issue with 4 x clasps, \'Sierra Leone 1898-99\', \'1897-98\', \'1893-94\', \'1892\' (124 Pte. E. Monteith, 1/W.I. Rgt.) Top clasp with replacement rivet. All clasps confirmed as entitled, expect that for \'1897-98\'. The clasps mounted in the order shown Provenance: This medal was sold as part of distinguished and special collection \'The Richard Magor Collection of Medals Relating to India and Africa, and other Fine Awards\' (London, 2003), when 21 years ago the medal hammered at GBP 340 Medals and clasps verification: The medal and 3 of the clasps confirmed as entitled - the clasp \'1897-98\' is not verified - per the below following medal roll references: - Medal & clasp \'1892\': WO 100/76. For being present during the \'Tambi Expedition\' - Medal clasp \'1893-94\': WO 100/76 - Medal clasp \'Sierra Leone 1898-99\': WO 100/92 The recipients service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives Edward Monteith, son of James Monteith and Catherine Monteith, was a native of, Carmel, Westmoreland, Cornwall County, Jamaica Colony, where he was born circa 1870. Edward had three siblings, vis brothers Oscar and Harmon and a sister, Frances. Described as a former \'Shoemaker\', and 19 years of age, Edward enlisted in the British Army, when he attested at Up Park Camp, Kingston, Jamaica, on, 2 July 1889. On enlistment, Edward, who was was contracted to serve for 12 years, and was posted to the Depot of the West India Regiment for basic training. On completion of his training Edward was posted to the 1st Battalion W.I.R. being the unit that recruited from Jamaica (2 W.I.R. recruited largely from Trinidad & Tobago) Edward Monteith a veteran \'West Africa\' service campaigner. took his final discharge from the British Army at Jamaica on, 7 July 1899, the reason for discharge being cited as: Quote, Having been found medically unfit for further service Unquote. At discharge Edward held the rank of Sergeant. In total Sergeant Monteith had served 10 years and 6 x days \'With The Colours\', and at discharge his character and conduct were described as \'Very Good\'. During his ten years service he had served as under: - 02/07/1889-19/12/1891: West Indies (Jamaica & including service in Barbados) - 20/12/1891-24/02/1895: West Coast of Africa - 25/02/1895-03/01/1898: West Indies (Jamaica & including service in Barbados & St. Lucia) - 04/01/1898-09/05/1899: West Africa - 10/05/1899-07/07/1899: West Indies Edward\'s extant - and well detailed - service history confirms his active service in the below following campaign in West Africa: - Tambi Expedition 1892 - Expedition against the Sofas W.C. of Africa 1893-94 - Expedition into Foreign Combo (?), Gambia, capture of Gunjuir 9.3.94 - Expedition to Karene (Hinterland of Sierra Leone) 1898 A very scarce and uncommonly well documented multi-clasp medal to a Jamaican soldier of the late Victorian era. The medal being of the finest possible provenance, vis \'The Richard Magor Collection of Medals Relating to India and Africa, and Other Fine Awards\' (London 2003) Condition: VF

East and West Africa Medal 1887-1900. Silver issue with clasp '1898' (9 Dr: Boy Awudu Yawuri. Lagos Hausa F.) Important: Medal and clasp verified and confirmed as the recipients only medal and clasp entitlement, reference the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/83), compiled and signed at Lagos on 21 February 1901 The recipient Awudu Yawuri held the appointment of Drummer Boy at the time of qualifying for the medal and clasp while serving with the Lagos Hausa Force The medal in unusually excellent condition for an award to an African 'Drummer Boy' recipient Condition: EF

East and West Africa Medal 1887-1900. With 4 x clasps '1891-2', '1893-94', '1897-98', 'Sierra Leone 1898-99' (3171. Corpl E. Forde. 2/W.I.Rgt.) Important: The medal and below 3 x clasps verified from the respective campaign medal rolls of 2nd Battalion West India Regiment as under; - Ref WO 100/76 for '1891-2' clasp (Expedition up the Gambia) - Ref WO 100/83 for '1897-98' clasp - Ref WO 100/92 for 'Sierra Leone' clasp Note: 2/W.I.Regt did not qualify for the 1893-94 clasp (a clasp with complex qualifying criteria, awarded for more than one campaign), so recipient either served on attachment with another unit (there are several 'Fordes' - albeit with different numbers - shown on the medal roll of 1/W.I.Regt for the clasp '1893-94'), or the clasp was issued in error Edward Forde was a native of the Parish of St. John, Bridgeton, Barbados, West Indies, where he was born circa 1866. Prior to enlisting for service in the British Army, and his local regiment, Edward had been employed as a 'Mason'. He was 19 years of age when he enlisted for general service in the West India Regiments at Bridgeton, Barbados, on 18 August 1885. Edward's 'weeded' service papers state that at discharge, he was in possession of 3 good conduct badges, and a second class certificate of education. Under the entry 'Medal & Decorations' is endorsed 'Ashantee Star, West Africa Medal and clasps '1891-2' 1898-99' '1897-98' (sic) - he does not however appear on the medal roll for the Ashanti Star and was not entitled to that latter medal. Having been found to be medically unfit for further service, Edward took his final discharge from the British Army on 21 July 1902, at Up Park Camp, Jamaica. At discharge he held the rank of Sergeant and had served a total of 16 years 338 days, and his military conduct was described as having been 'Very Good'. His intended place of residence was cited as 22 Wild Street, Kingston, Jamaica The recipients service papers are extant and accessible from The National Archives A scarce multi-clasp medal Condition: GVF

East and West Africa Medal. With 2 x clasps '1893-94' & '1892' (617 Pte. C. Chambers 1/W.I. Rgt.) Important: The recipient Private Charles Chambers, 1st West India Regiment is confirmed (his extant service papers refer) as being present at the action of the 'Capture of Toniataba' on 28 April 1892. It was during the Toniataba Expedition that Lance Corporal William James Gordon, V.C., 1/W.I.R., performed his extraordinary acts of gallantry which earned for him the award of the Victoria Cross - a unique award to the 1st Battalion West India Regiment Note: Medal and both clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion West India Regiment (reference WO 100/76). In addition, the recipient was also entitled to two further clasps vide '1897-98' and 'Sierra Leone 1898-99' for his later services in West Africa with 2/W.I.R. (ref WO 100/92, for the 'Sierra Leonne' clasp, the medal roll compiled and signed at Jamaica on 31 October 1899, and WO 100/83, for the '1896-98' clasp, the medal roll signed and compiled at Jamaica on 29 July 1901). Whether the recipient was ever forwarded, or received the further 2 x clasps (he had taken his discharge on 31 October 1898) is not known Charles Chambers, the son of Chambers and Amelia Farquharson, was a native of Manchester, Jamaica, West Indies, where he was born circa 1872. Charles came from a large Jamaican family, having 4 x sisters and 3 x brothers. A 'Groom' by occupation, Charles enlisted for the West India Regiment at Jamaica on 23 April 1891, at Up Camp Park, Kingston, Jamaica, at which time he was 19 years and 4 months of age. Initially posted to 2nd Battalion West India Regiment, he was subsequently transferred to 1st Battalion W.I.R. on 1 December 1891, and less than 2 weeks later on, 14 December 1891, he embarked for his first period of overseas service in West Africa, where he participated in the campaigns in the Gambia, and against the Sofas in Sierra Leone (medal and two clasps). He returned to the West Indies, 5 January 1895 to 16 November 1897, and returned to West Africa for his second - and final - period of overseas West African service, between 17 November 1897 to 27 June 1898. During his second period of service in West Africa, Charles served with 2/W.I.R., and qualified for - but likely never received - two further clasps in respect of the expeditions in the northern territories of the Gold Coast and Sierra Leone between 1897-98. Diagnosed as medically unfit for further service (he had valvular disease of the heart), Charles was invalided and took his final discharge on 31 October 1898 The recipients service papers are extant and are accessible from the The National Archives Condition: GVF

East and West Africa Medal. With clasp ?1892? (367 Pte J. Elliott. 1 / W. I. Rgt) Important: Medal and clasp verified per the respective campaign medal roll (Reference WO 100/76) wherein he is confirmed as having participated in the following 2 x operations in West Africa during 1892, vis expeditions against ?Tambi? in Sierra Leone, 8 March -11 April, 1892, and later against the stockaded town of ?Toniataba? located on the Gambia River, 12 March ? 30 April 1892. During the fighting at ?Toniataba? Lance Corporal William James Gordon, of 1st Battalion West India Regiment performed the gallant deeds which earned for him the award of the Victoria Cross. Reference ?British Battles & Medals? (7th Edition, 2006), only an estimated 370 x all-ranks of the 1 Battalion West India Regiment, including Private Elliott and Lance Corporal Gordon V.C., were deployed in the operations against the Toniataba Note: The recipient is additionally verified as having been entitled to another 2 x subsequent medal clasps, vide ?1893-94? for service against ?The Sofas? (ref WO 100/76) and later ?Sierra Leone 1898-9? (ref WO 100/92) this last compiled and signed at Bermuda, West Indies, on 27 October 1900 Condition: Some edge wear otherwise VF

East Germany (German Democratic Republic, or DDR, 1949-1990): Hans Beimer Medal for Volunteer Veterans of the Spanish Civil War 1936-1939. 3rd type silver plated Medal fitted with full length five sided riband mount. This latter retaining the hinged pin and clasp fittings on reverse as issued The Hans Beimler Medal (German: Hans Beimler Medaille) was a GDR decoration. The medal was instituted on 17 May 1956 and was awarded to East Germans who had fought in the Spanish civil war on the side of the republicans. The medal was named after Hans Beimler (1895-1936), the first 'Commissar' of the German Communist contingent and the XI International Brigade in Spain. The medal was presented in the name of the Chairman of the Council of Ministers It is widely accepted that the most effective - and best - fighters in the ranks of the multi-national International Brigades were those drawn from Germany Condition: About EF

East Germany: Police 10 Years long Service Medal. Silvered East Germany: Police 10 Years Long Service Medal. Silver or Silver plated Awarded for 10 years service in the Volkspolizei (People\'s Police) Medal fitted with five sided riband mounting plate that retains the original hinged pin and clasp fittings on the reverse Condition: VF

East Lancashire Regiment . Victorian crown. Bi-metal cap badge Worn circa 1895-1901, including service during the South African War The badge retaining its 2 x loop fittings as issued Condition: GVF

East Lancashire Regiment. Best Shot Medal. Silvered Bronze Medal. 1946 (L/Cpl Williams) Metal: Silvered Bronze Dimension: 46mm Obverse: The regimental insignia of the East Lancashire Regiment, comprising a 'Sphinx with title Egypt' (a regimental honour); Roman numerals XXX (for 30th Foot) ad below the 'Red Rose' of Lancashire. With legend '1st Bn. The East Lancashire Regt' Reverse: A laurel wreath with centre engraved centre on 7 x lines 'Bn Rifle Meeting 1946. Inter-Ranks Team Shoot. Winners Cpls & L/Cpls' Condition: GVF

East Riding Yeomanry (Territorial Force): Cap badge. Gilding metal. Circa 1908-1920 A depiction of a 'Fox in full cry' Complete with 2 x copper loop fittings E&W to reverse of the badge, and as issued Note: The forelegs and back legs of the fox 'voided' As worn during the Great War Reference: Kipling & King No. 1495 (Volume I 'Head-Dress Badges of the British Army' (Kipling & King, 2006 edition)) Scarce Condition: GVF

East Surrey Regiment. Queen Victoria crown, bi-metal cap badge The bi-metal badge with customary sweat holes on reverse & retaining its 2 x loop fittings, as issued Of the pattern worn circa 1895-1901, including service during the South African War Condition: GVF

East Yorkshire Regiment: Pair of gilding metal collar badges. Circa 1890-1945 The reverse of the badges complete with their original loop fittings, and as issued Condition: GVF

Echoes of 'Gunga Din' a Guides 'Water Carrier'' multi-clasp North West Frontier of India medal pair: Water Carrier Hakam Khan, 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment - IGS 1908. GV 'Mohmand 1933' 'N.W.F. 1935' (504 W-Carr. Hakam Khan, 5/12 F.F.R.) - IGS 1936. With clasp 'N.W.F. 1936-37' (504 Water Carrier Hakam Khan 5/12 F.F.R.) Note: The most famous - and distinguished - unit of the British Indian Army was the Corps of Guides (1st Battalion Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides (Frontier Force) (Lumsden's) Infantry - that was restyled as 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment, in 1922 'Guides' - both British and Indian - under their new guise as 5/12 F.F.R. continued to perpetuate numerous deeds of supreme gallantry during the inter-war era, not least in the frontier campaigns of 1933 & 1935, as manifested by the heroism of former Etonian, Captain Godfrey Meynell - who earlier received a rare Military Cross for 'Mohmand' - and was later awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross - a unique award of the British Empire's highest reward for gallantry to be issued during the reign of King Edward VIII, the uncrowned King; Quote (London Gazette 24 December 1935), His Majesty The King has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned officer : ? The late Captain Godfrey Meynell, M.C., 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides), 12th Frontier Force Regiment, Indian Army. For most conspicuous gallantry and extreme devotion to duty. On the 29th September, 1935, while operating against Mohmand tribesmen in the attack on Point 4080, Captain Meynell was Adjutant of the Battalion. In the final phase of the attack, the Battalion Commander was unable to get information from his most forward troops. Captain Meynell went forward to ascertain the situation and found the forward troops on the objective, but involved in a struggle against an enemy vastly superior in numbers. Seeing the situation he at once took over command of the men in this area. The enemy, by this time, was closing in on the position from three sides. Captain Meynell had at his disposal two Lewis guns and about thirty men. Although this party was maintaining heavy and accurate fire on the advancing enemy, the overwhelming numbers of the latter succeeded in reaching the position. Both the Lewis guns were damaged beyond repair and a fierce hand to hand struggle commenced. During the struggle Captain Meynell was mortally wounded and all his men were either killed or wounded. Throughout the action Captain Meynell endeavoured by all means to communicate the situation to Headquarters, but determined to hold on at all costs and encouraged his men to fight with him to the last. By so doing he inflicted on the enemy very heavy casualties which prevented them from exploiting their success. The fine example Captain Meynell set to his men, coupled with his determination to hold the position to the last, maintain the traditions of the Army and reflect the highest credit on the fallen officer and his comrades. Unquote. Kipling's immortal 'Gunga Din', was based on an earlier Bhisti of the Corps of Guides Infantry who had been granted a Viceroys Commission for his conspicuous gallantry dbefore 'Delhi' during the Indian Mutiny. As of writing, it is not known whether the recipient of these medals actually served and tendered water to the Guides during the desperate close run battles of 1935, during which Captain Meynell lost his life while gained a posthumous Victoria Cross. What is certain is that he was certainly present in theatre to qualify for the medal and clasp, and most likely did accompany the seriously under-strength 'Guides' (only an estimated 350 all-ranks deployed) during the action on 29 September 1935 A desirable campaign medal pair to a 'Follower' of the Guides. Condition: VF

Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMAG): Service Medal for Liberia (1990-1997) An \'Officers Set\' including companion loose medal riband bar, and companion miniature medal. Both the full-size and miniature medals fitted with mounting brooches with hinged pins and clasp fittings. All contained within titled hinged case of issue The Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) was a West African multilateral armed force established by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). ECOMOG was a formal arrangement for separate armies to work together. It was largely supported by personnel and resources of the Nigerian Armed Forces, with sub-battalion strength units contributed by other ECOWAS members — Ghana, Guinea, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, Liberia, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and others The service medal for Liberia, was issued to all uniformed personnel from member ECOWAS States that served in Liberia during the period of the First Liberian Civil War - ECOMAG forces first landing in Liberia in 1990 Condition: EF

Edinburgh Artillery Volunteer Corps / 2nd Coy Forth R.G.A. 'Gun Laying' Competition Prize Medal A massive - and impressive - silver (not hallmarked) medal. The medal planchet measures approx 68mm wide/long by about 5mm thick. With red silk riband, this fitted with an ornately engraved integral top brooch bar, this retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings to reverse Obverse: The Victorian badge/insigna of the E.A.V.C. Reverse: A top panel engraved '2 Coy Forth R.G.A. For Gun Laying' below two x honours lists of past winners, showing rank, name and year. The winners starting in 1866-67 and competed for regularly with last date shown being 1938 Note: The item for sale here is the Artillery Medal here described only - the lot does not included the single BWM, which has been added to an illustration for size comparison purposes only A fine early Victorian medal of considerable interest to those interested in the Sciottish Volunteer movement, or the local military history of Edinburgh and adjacent area Condition: GVF

Efficency Medal. GV issue. With bar 'India' (C.Q.M.Sjt. A.T. Winder, Cal.Sco., A.F.I.) Important: The medal award is verified as having been awarded on 11 June 1936, per Indian Army Order No.475 of 1936, at which time the recipient held the rank of Company Quarter Master Sergeant while serving with the Calcutta Scottish (Auxiliary Force India) Arthur Thomas Winder, the son of Arthur & Ada Mary Winder, was born in Newtown, Montgomeryshire, Wales, on 2 June 1903. The 1911 Census for England and Wales records Arthur, as then living at 7, Hyde Park Terrace, Horsforth, near Leeds, Yorkshire, England, with his parents and sibling sister. Extant passenger list records indicate that Arthur was a long term resident in India, between 1926-1939, where he is shown variously described as a 'Salesman' in 1926, and by 1939 as an Engineer. In the latter year, he returned for a visit to the United Kingdom on aboard the Bibby Line vessel M.V. 'Staffordshire' that he had embarked at Colombo, Ceylon, and from which he disembarked at Tilbury Dock, London, on 5 May 1939. He appears to have still been in the been in the United Kingdom at the time of the outbreak of the Second World War, as he is recorded in the '1939 Register' as single, and residing with his parents at the family home at 78 Chandos Avenue, Barnet, Middlesex, England, where his occupation is shown as Joint Works Manager. Arthur Thomas Winder is recorded as having died in Surrey, England, circa November 1998, at which time his age at death was 95 years Condition: Toned VF

Efficency Medal. GV issue. With bar 'India' (Pte. F.H. Godwin, Cal.Scot., A.F.I.) Important: The medal award is verified as having been awarded on 25 September 1933, per Indian Army Order No.554 of 1933, at which time the recipient held the rank of Private while serving with the Calcutta Scottish (Auxiliary Force India) Frederick Harold Godwin, the son of Harry Bagshaw Godwin & Annie Godwin, was a native of Macclesfield, Cheshire, England where he was born in 1895. He is known to have been a long time British resident in India, between circa 1920-1946, where he is recorded as having been employed as a Banker. Together with his wife, Doris, Frederick Godwin returned to the United Kingdom aboard the British India Steam Navigation Company liner S.S. 'Modasa', which ship docked at Plymouth, England on 22 May 1946. The passenger list of the S.S. 'Modasa' show that the Godwin's intended place of residence was 'Elm Bank, London Road, Worcester, England'. Frederick Godwin is recorded as having died at Bideford, Devonshire, England, on 26 July 1957, at which time his last recorded residence is shown as having been 'Trundle Cottage, Bucks Mills, Bideford, Devonshire, England'. Condition: About EF

Efficiency Decoration / Territorial Decoration. GVI Second issue with integral \'Territorial\' top bar. Reverse officially dated \'1950\' The Efficiency Decoration retaining its original silk riband, and suspended from its integral silver top bar complete with long hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued The Efficiency Decoration (Territorial) was introduced in 1930 - when it replaced the hitherto named \'Territorial Decoration\'. Confusingly, in spite of the award being gazetted post 1930 as The Efficiency Decoration, many recipients wrongly - but commonly - continued to refer to the award as the \'Territorial Decoration\'; and use the post-nominal abbreviated letters \'T.D.\' after their names. The Efficiency Decoration continued to be awarded through to 1999, in which year it became obsolete The basic qualifying award criteria for the award of the Efficiency Decoration (Territorial) to Territorial Army Officers, was 12 years service Condition: EF

Efficiency Decoration. GVI 1st issue with integral top brooch \'Territorial\' bar. The reverse officially dated \'1946\' The top brooch bar retaining its long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with its original plush hinged 'Royal Mint' leatherette case of issue. This with Kings Crown 'Royal Mint' log on the interior silk panel Condition: EF

Efficiency Decoration. GVI first issue with integral top brooch suspension bar 'India' (Lt Hony Capt) A.J. Kendrick 1 B.B. & C.I.Ry.R. A.F.I.) Important: Lieutenant (Honorary Captain) A.J. Kendrick 1st Bombay Bardoa & Central India Railway Regiment, Auxiliary Force India is confirmed as having his award of the Efficiency Decoration (India) published in the Gazette of India of 31 August 1946 Note: Only an estimated 279 x Efficiency Decorations (India) ever awarded, of which just slightly over 200 were GVI issues, and thus scarce on the market The ED contained in the official Royal Mint plush leatherette case of issue. Almost uncirculated Condition: EF

Efficiency Decoration. GVI first issue with integral \'Territorial\' top bar. Reverse dated (1942) The integral top bar complete with its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings on reverse, and is \'as issued\' Sold together with the Royal Mint plush lined leatherette case of issue. The inside silk panel with GVI Royal Mint logo The Efficiency Decoration (Territorial) was introduced in 1930 - when it replaced the hitherto named \'Territorial Decoration\'. Confusingly, in spite of the award being gazetted post 1930 as \'The Efficiency Decoration\', many recipients wrongly - but commonly - continued to refer to the award as the \'Territorial Decoration\'; and use the post-nominal abbreviated letters \'T.D.\' after their names. The Efficiency Decoration continued to be awarded through to 1999, in which year it became obsolete The basic qualifying award criteria for the award of the Efficiency Decoration (Territorial) to Territorial Army Officers, was 12 years service (with any war-service years counting double) The territorial decoration with bright unblemished gilding A pristine example of a scarce war-time issue Territorial Decoration Condition: EF

Efficiency Decoration. GVI first issue with integral \'Territorial\' top bar. Reverse dated (1945) The integral top bar complete with its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings on reverse, and is \'as issued\' Sold together with the Royal Mint plush lined leatherette case of issue. The inside silk panel with GVI Royal Mint logo The Efficiency Decoration (Territorial) was introduced in 1930 - when it replaced the hitherto named \'Territorial Decoration\'. Confusingly, in spite of the award being gazetted post 1930 as \'The Efficiency Decoration\', many recipients wrongly - but commonly - continued to refer to the award as the \'Territorial Decoration\'; and use the post-nominal abbreviated letters \'T.D.\' after their names. The Efficiency Decoration continued to be awarded through to 1999, in which year it became obsolete The basic qualifying award criteria for the award of the Efficiency Decoration (Territorial) to Territorial Army Officers, was 12 years service (with any war-service years counting double) The territorial decoration with bright unblemished gilding A pristine example of a scarce war-time issue Territorial Decoration Condition: EF

Efficiency Decoration. GVI First issue with integral \'Territorial\' top bar. Reverse officially dated \'1943\' The \'Territorial\' top bar complete with reverse hinged pin & clasp fittings, as issued Sold together with: - Royal Mint plush hinged leatherette case of issue. This with Royal Mint King\'s Crown logo on inside silk panel The Efficiency Decoration retaining its original silk riband The Efficiency Decoration (Territorial) was introduced in 1930 - when it replaced the hitherto named \'Territorial Decoration\'. Confusingly, in spite of the award being gazetted post 1930 as The Efficiency Decoration, many recipients wrongly - but commonly - continued to refer to the award as the \'Territorial Decoration\'; and use the post-nominal abbreviated letters \'T.D.\' after their names. The Efficiency Decoration continued to be awarded through to 1999, in which year it became obsolete The basic qualifying award criteria for the award of the Efficiency Decoration (Territorial) to Territorial Army Officers, was 12 years service A scarce seen dated issue from the middle years of the Second World War Condition: EF

Efficiency Decoration. GVI first issue with top integral brooch bar 'Australia' This an unnamed and undated example as issued The integral brooch bar retaining it's hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: EF

Efficiency Decoration. GVI first issue, reverse offically dated 1947, with integral 'Territorial' top bar, and 4 x further service bars GVI '1951' EIIR '1952' EIIR '1957' EIIR '1962' Note: The integral 'Territorial' top bar is without the hinged pin and clasp fittings - these latter having been removed to facilitate mounting of the medal An impressive looking award Condition: GVF

Efficiency Decoration. GVI Second issue with integral \'Malaya\' top bar. Reverse officially dated \'1950\' The \'Malaya\' top bar (only) - with reverse hinged pin & clasp fittings - is a contemporary tailor\'s copy Reference \'The Efficiency Decoration Instituted 1950\' (J. M. A. Tamplin, Spink 1987), it is recorded that only 4 x ED \'Malaya\' awards were gazetted in 1950. Of those two were awarded to members of the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force and the other two were awarded to members of the Federated Malay States Volunteer Forces The Efficiency Decoration retaining its original silk riband The Efficiency Decoration (Territorial) was introduced in 1930 - when it replaced the hitherto named \'Territorial Decoration\'. Confusingly, in spite of the award being gazetted post 1930 as The Efficiency Decoration, many recipients wrongly - but commonly - continued to refer to the award as the \'Territorial Decoration\'; and use the post-nominal abbreviated letters \'T.D.\' after their names. The Efficiency Decoration continued to be awarded through to 1999, in which year it became obsolete The basic qualifying award criteria for the award of the Efficiency Decoration (Territorial) to Territorial Army Officers, was 12 years service Condition: EF

Efficiency Decoration. GVI Second issue with integral \'Territorial\' top bar. Reverse officially dated \'1950\' The \'Malaya\' top bar (only) - with reverse hinged pin & clasp fittings - is a contemporary tailor\'s copy Reference \'The Efficiency Decoration Instituted 1950\' (J. M. A. Tamplin, Spink 1987), it is recorded that only 4 x ED \'Malaya\' awards were gazetted in 1950. Of those two were awarded to members of the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force and the other two were awarded to members of the Federated Malay States Volunteer Forces The Efficiency Decoration retaining its original silk riband The Efficiency Decoration (Territorial) was introduced in 1930 - when it replaced the hitherto named \'Territorial Decoration\'. Confusingly, in spite of the award being gazetted post 1930 as The Efficiency Decoration, many recipients wrongly - but commonly - continued to refer to the award as the \'Territorial Decoration\'; and use the post-nominal abbreviated letters \'T.D.\' after their names. The Efficiency Decoration continued to be awarded through to 1999, in which year it became obsolete The basic qualifying award criteria for the award of the Efficiency Decoration (Territorial) to Territorial Army Officers, was 12 years service Condition: EF

Efficiency Decoration. GVI Second issue with integral \'Territorial\' top bar. Reverse officially dated \'1950\' The Efficiency Decoration retaining its original silk riband, and the reverse of the integral top bar complete with the hinged pin and clasp as issued The Efficiency Decoration (Territorial) was introduced in 1930 - when it replaced the hitherto named \'Territorial Decoration\'. Confusingly, in spite of the award being gazetted post 1930 as The Efficiency Decoration, many recipients wrongly - but commonly - continued to refer to the award as the \'Territorial Decoration\'; and use the post-nominal abbreviated letters \'T.D.\' after their names. The Efficiency Decoration continued to be awarded through to 1999, in which year it became obsolete The basic qualifying award criteria for the award of the Efficiency Decoration (Territorial) to Territorial Army Officers, was 12 years service Condition: EF

Efficiency Decoration. GVI \'Malaya\' Top Bar Efficiency Decoration. GVI \'Malaya\' Top Bar

Efficiency Decoration. GVI \'Malaya\' Top Bar The \'Malaya\' top bar (only) - with reverse hinged pin & clasp fittings - is a contemporary tailor\'s copy Condition: About EF

Efficiency Decoration. Top Bar \'Territorial\' The silver top bar complete with long hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued Condition: EF

Efficiency Medal G.VI.R., 1st issue, Territorial (7348848 Cpl. R. P. Beadnall, R.A.M.C.) Recipient was a Non Commissioned Officer holding rank of Corporal while serving with the Royal Army Medical Corps Note: The recipient would have been additionally entitled to some of the campaign medals for his services during the Second World War, these latter being un-named if issued Condition: GVF

Efficiency Medal GVI first issue (7885278 Tpr G.A. Blunt. R. Tank R.) Important: Recipient is confirmed as having served in the Second World War with 12th Battalion Royal Tank Regiment, and having been entitled to and issued the below following un-named campaign medals; - 1939-45 Star - Africa Star with '1st Army' clasp - Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal George Albert Blunt was a native of Northampton, England, where he was born on 5 January 1913. By trade a 'Leather Worker' he enlisted into the Territorial Army on 28 January 1935, and was posted to 20th Armoured Car Company, Royal Tank Regiment. He was embodied between 1 September 1939 to 5 November 1945, during which time he served firstly with 'A' Squadron 1st Northampton Yeomanry, through to 29 November 1941, and then with 12th Battalion Royal Tank Regiment thereafter. He served with 12/RTR in North Africa and Italy between 23 March 1943 to 5th November 1945. He was placed on the Territorial Army Army Reserve on 4 February 1946, and his campaign medals were issued to him on 7 September 1948 Sold together with several pages of research, including summaries of higher formation brigade and division histories Condition: GVF

Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 2nd issue, Malaya (1260 Spr. JamesR. Gardner, J.V.E.) Note: Naming is officially impressed Important: Sapper James Rowland Gardner, Johore Volunteer Engineers, is confirmed as having been awarded the Efficiency Medal (Malaya), per the award publication in the Federation of Malaya Government Gazette dated 9 June 1949 James Rowland Gardner was a native of Gloucester, England, where he was born on 31 August 1908. In later years his mother Rhoda Isabella Gardener resided at , 37 Brunswick Square, Gloucester, England. In the inter-war years James located to the British colony of Malaya where he was employed as a n Assisttant Rubber Planter. He worked at, Bikam Estate, Sunkai, Perak, then in 1939-41 he located to Johore at North Labis Estate. In Johore, he was a member of the local expatriate volunteer engineers unit, the 'Johore Volunteer Engineers' which he joined on 17 May 1941 Mobilized on the outbreak of the Pacific War in December 1941, James was later captured at the fall of Singapore on 15 February 1942. He was initially interred at camps in Singapore, but was later transported as POW 'Slave Labour' to work on the Thailand-Burma 'Death Railway' and thence to Japan. The camps he was at included; - Singapore: Changi, from17 February1942 - Singapore: Havelock Road, from May 1942 - Thailand: Kinsayok, from October 1942 - Thailand: Hindato, from December 1942 - Thailand: Nong Pladuk, fromApril 1944 - Japan: Funatsu, from June 1944, until liberation in September 1945 He ended the war in Nagoya No 3 Camp, Funatsu, Japan - where almost all, the other POW's were Scots from the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders & Gordon Highlanders but also included 5 x Malayan Volunteers, including James Rowland Gardner After liberation James returned to Malaya in 1946, working at the Chuo Estate. Labis, Johore. In 1952 he moved to Kuala Kubu Estate, Ulu Yam, Selangor then Rasa Estate, Ulu Selangor until the 1960s. By 1969, together with his wife Marjorie who was from an Ipoh family, they had retired to Cheltenham, England Medal is accompanied with copied research Provenance: Ex John M.A. Tamplin Collection Condition: EF

Efficiency Medal. EIIR first issue with 'Canada' suspender bar An un-named and un-marked Royal Mint issue Condition: EF

Efficiency Medal. EIIR issue with 'New Zealand' suspender bar An un-named and un-marked Royal Mint issue Condition: EF

Efficiency Medal. EIIR issue with 'Rhodesia & Nyasaland' suspension bar An un-named and un-marked Royal Mint issue Important: Reference 'The Efficiency Medal Instututed 1930' (J.M.A. Tamplin, N/D) the author had only traced an estimated 7 x published awards of the EM with bar 'Rhodesia & Nyasaland' Note: The Annual Report of the Royal Mint, shows that the die for the bar 'Rhodesia & Nyasaland' was engraved in 1956 A rare to find EM with overseas territory bar to find on the market Condition: GVF

Efficiency Medal. EIIR issue with 'Rhodesia' suspension bar An un-named and un-marked Royal Mint issue A hard to find EM with overseas territory bar to find on the market Condition: GVF

Efficiency Medal. EIIR issue with suspender bar 'T. & A. V. R.' plus with EIIR further award bar and 2 x silver rosettes on riband (22758881 Gnr. M. Lovell. R.A.) Recipient was a Gunner serving with the Royal Regiment of Artillery at the time of qualifying for his Efficiency Medal The medal fitted with a mounting brooch bar on top reverse of riband. This retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

Efficiency Medal. EIIR issue with suspender bar 'Territorial' (24321388 Cpl D Johnson RRF) Recipient was a Corporal serving with the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers at the time of qualifying for his Efficiency Medal The medal fitted with a mounting brooch bar on top reverse of riband. This retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

Efficiency Medal. EIIR issue with \'Rhodesia & Nyasaland\' suspender bar An un-named and un-marked Royal Mint issue Condition: EF

Efficiency Medal. EIIR issue with \'Territorial\' suspender bar and two further service bars (24342231 Cpl D M George RRF) Note: The recipient wa sserving with the Royal Regiment of Fusliers when he was awarded the Efficiency Medal The medal court-mounted and \'as-worn\' by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the orginal hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

Efficiency Medal. GV issue with ?India? bar (Pte E.V.A. Jellowitz, 1E.I.Ry.R., A.F.I.) Note: Official corrections to 2 x digit/letter ?1 E? of unit Important: The recipient was a European volunteer serving as a Private with the 1st Battalion East India Railway Regiment (Auxiliary Force India) Edward Victor Anderson Jelowitz (the surname is spelt Jewlowitz in official records), was the son of Frederick Charles Jelowitz (Engine Driver, E. I. Railways) and Amelia Wilhemina Jelowitz. (nee Aacy). He was born at Jamalpur, Bengal, India, on 19 September 1890, and baptized at St. Mary's Church, Jamalpur, on 10 November 1890. Edward was one of a large and well known European 'Railways' family, having at least 8 x other siblings born in India (reference the India Office Collections for details of the individual family members) Edward's father, Frederick Charles (also cited as Loius) was by birth a German speaking Austrian from Trieste, in what was then the Austro-Hungarian Empire, where he was born in 1851. Frederick (possibly of the Jewish faith) migrated to British India sometime prior to 1881, and married there, Amelia Wilhelmina Agacy (born in Calcutta, in 1857, to Armenian father, Kaloos Aratoon Agacy, who was employed as a 'Fitter' with the East Indian Railways). Frederick was resident in Jamalpur, where he was employed by the East India Railway's as an 'Engine Driver' at least through to 1894, in which latter year he was residing with his family at Howrah, Calcutta, India, where he held the appointment of Foreman, at the Carriage Wagon Department, Howrah. By 1915, in which year he died, Frederick was recorded as being a retired 'Sugar Engineer' At least one of Edward's brothers served with him in the Volunteers, as the United States Census and Registration records record John Carlisle Jelowits, a bookbinder, as being resident in Los Ageles, and later San Francisco in the inter-war years, where he was employed as a 'Bookbinder'. Amongst Edward's other siblings, one served as a Nurse in the Great WarOthers of his siblings served as a Nurse with the Indian Medical Service during the Great War (including earning a General Service Medal with clasp 'Iraq'), and another sisiter married an Officer of the 124 Baluchistan Infantry Edward Jelowitz then aged 52 yearsm is recorded as having Agnes Muriel Purcell (38) at Calcutta, India in 1943. Following the independence of India, many of the Jewlowits family, including Edward, migrated to the United Kingdom. Edward is recorded as having died at Hammersmith, London, England. sometime in the third quarter of 1951 A medal of considerable genealogical interest to a most fascinating 'Railway's' family Condition: GVF

Efficiency Medal. GV issue with bar \'India\' (Pte. J. B. Argyle, Chota Nagpur R., A.F.I.) Medal verification: Medal confirmed awarded to Private John Basil, Argyle Chota Nagpur Regiment (Auxiliary Force India) on 21 June 1934, per Indian Army Order No. 300 of 1934 The recipient, John Basil Argyle, was a British expatriate 'Mining Engineer', who worked for 25 years or more in the Coalfields of the Chota Nagpur plateau, India, between circa 1910-1935 John Basil Argyle, son of Thomas Argyle (a Solicitor), & Annie Helen Argyle (nee Fretwell) was a native of, Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, where he was born on, 27 December 1882. The 1901 National Census for England & Wales records John, described as a 'Law Clerk', residing with his parents and elder brother Reginald Edward Vere (born 1880 and who latterly was a Civil Engineer employed in India with the Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway), at the family residence located at 'Whitehouse', Lichfield Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire. John does not appear to have served during the Great War, and is recorded in Thackers Indian Directory issue of 1915, as a Manager employed in the Manbhum region of Bengal. Subsequent issues of Thackers have him shown as; 1925, General Manager, Lodna Colliery Company (1920) Ltd, Jharia, Manbhum, Bengal; 1934, General Manager, Lodna Colliery Company (1920) Ltd, 6 Lyons Range, Calcutta. On 18 December 1911, he had married, Bessie Maude Beevers, at, St Paul's Cathedral, Calcutta. The following year, on, 6 September 1912, a daughter, Dorothy Helen Argyle - the couple's first child - was born in India. Passenger manifests from the 1930's record John returning to the United Kingdom in 1936. By 1939, John Argyle, is recorded in the National Register for England & Wales residing at St. Stephen's Cottage, Bridge Blean, Kent, described as a Mining Engineer (Coal), and at which time he also held an appointment as a Warden in the local Air Raid Precaution. John Basil Argyle, of Hotel Lyndhurst, Folkestone, England, is recorded as having died at Folkestone, on, 6 February 1954 Chota Nagpur Regiment: Was originally a mounted (auxiliary) cavalry unit, with origins dating back to 1891, when it was raised as a 'Light Horse' unit and styled, Chota Nagpore Mounted Rifles, that formed part of the Cavalry Reserve in the British Indian Army. It was renamed the Chota Nagpur Light Cavalry in 1910, and then the Chota Nagpur Regiment in 1917. By 1931 the regiment comprised: Regimental Headquarters; One and a half squadrons of Cavalry; Three companies of infantry; Six light motor patrols and two Machine Gun sections The Chota Nagpur Regiment was disbanded on, 14 August 1947 Condition: GVF

Efficiency Medal. GV issue with bar \'India\' (Pte. W. Coltman. AB Bn. A.F.I.) Naming is officially re-impressed exactly as issued - and fairly common for this particular medal issue Medal verification: Medal confirmed awarded to Private William Coltman, Assam Bengal Railway Battalion (Auxiliary Force India) on 21 June 1933, per Indian Army Order No. 342 of 1933 The recipient, Major William Coltman, a veteran of both of both the Great War (2/Lieutenant Royal Flying Corps / Royal Air Force) & Second World War (Burma Campaign 1941-45) - was an expatriate \'Mechanical Engineer\', who was employed & resident in British India for about 27 years, where he had been employed with the Assam Bengal Railway Company. The Staffordshire Sentinel issue of 27 September 1957, contained the below obituary article pertaining to the life of Major Coltman: Quote, ASHBOURNE AND DISTRCT Mr. W. Coltman.- The death occurred at Ashbourne Cottage Hospital of, Mr. William Coltman, of Hillside avenue, Ashbourne. Aged 64, he leaves a widow and mother. He bequeathed his body for medical research and there was no funeral. Educated at, Denstone College, he served his apprenticeship as an engineer with the North Staffordshire Railway Company. In the First World War he was commissioned in the Royal Flying Corps, and afterwards joined the Assam-Bengal Railways and was for many years Chief Mechanical Engineer. During the Second World War he served in the Indian Defence Army and was promoted to Major. On his retirement he came to live at Ashbourne where he devoted a great deal of his time to his favourite hobby, painting. He was a member of the Ashbourne St. Oswald Lodge of Freemasons. Unquote. William Coltman, son of William Coltman (a \'Brewer\'s Agent) & Alice Coltman (nee Peach) was a native of, Stapenhill, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, where he was born on, 27 December 1882. The 1911 National Census for England & Wales records William, described as an, \'Apprentice Engineer\', residing with his parents, at the family residence located at, 329 Princes Road, Penkhull, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire. Between 1909-1914, William was employed as a Mechanical Engineer, including service with North Stafford Railways Company (1909-1913). During the Great War William joined the Royal Flying Corps of the British Army, and on 14 September 1916 was gazetted as Temporary 2nd Lieutenant (Probationary) in the Royal Flying Corps (which appointment was effective from, 5 September 1916). William\'s extant Royal Air Force records, show that while undertaking Pilot training, he was involved in a flying accident on 14 June 1917. His service record under \'Special Qualifications\' shows that since his entry into the Royal Flying Corps, he flew in several types of aircraft, including: G. W. Box Kite / Avro Gnome / B.E. 12 / B.E. 12A and the Bristol Fighter. He had also passed the Aerial Gunnery Course at Hythe. A Royal Air Force Medical Board examination dated 10 April 1918 reported \'Unlikely to become an efficient Pilot\', and on 19 June 1918, William relinquished his commission in the Royal Air Force. In 1919, William Coltman accepted an appointed overseas in British India, when he joined the Assam Bengal Railway Company. Thackers Indian Directory issue of 1939, records William as Locomotive 7 Carriage Superintendent at, A B Ry, Pahartali, Chittagong, Bengal, where he was resident in the port city that was the \'Headquarters\' of the Assam Bengal Railways, and the export port for the Assam Teo! William remained employed in India through to at least 1946, including military service during the Second World War, having been granted an Emergency Commission (Railways) on 4 June 1942, in the Indian Engineers and subsequently posted to the Defence of India Corps, in which unit he was holding the appointment Temporary Major from 6 January 1944. William Coltman died at Ashbourne, Staffordshire, in July 1954 Assam Bengal Railway Company: The railway was established with the purpose of serving the to serve British-owned tea plantations in Assam. Construction of the railway line started on the eastern side of Bengal in 1891, and the company was incorporated in 1892. A 150 kilometres (93 mi) track between Chittagong and Comilla was opened to traffic in 1895. The Comilla-Akhaura-Kulaura-Badarpur section was opened in 1896–1898 and finally extended to Lumding in 1903.The Assam Bengal Railway constructed a branch line to Guwahati, connecting the city to the eastern line in 1900. The line was extended to Tinsukia in 1902 and it was also connected to Dibru-Sadiya Railway in 1903. By 1936 the company owned 205 locomotives, 588 coaches and 5922 goods wagons. On, 1 January 1942 the Assam Bengal Railway combined with the Eastern Bengal Railway to form the Bengal and Assam Railway. At time of the independence of India in 1947, Bengal and Assam Railway was split up and portions of the Bengal Assam Railway which lay in Assam and the Indian part of North Bengal became Assam Railway and East Indian Railway respectively Assam Bengal Railway Battalion: The unit had its origins in the Assam Bengal Railway Volunteers that was raised in 1901. The unit had its headquarters in the port city of Chittagong, where the terminus of the railway was located with the company locomotive works located at nearby Pahartali. The unit - one of the smaller railway battalions - was restyled as Assam Bengal Railway Battalion (A.F.I.), in, 1920. Outside of Chittagong and Pahartali, the unit had platoons centred at Badarpur (East Bengal) and Lumding (Assam). In 1930, the Assam Bengal Railway Company employed an estimated 350 Europeans and Eurasians, and all were en-rolled members of the Assam Bengal Railway Battalion. In 1939 the unit had an enrolled strength of 344 x \'All-Ranks\', comprised of 241 x active & 103 reserves, which by ethnicity was 11 x Europeans and 333x Eurasians. The Assam Bengal Railway Battalion was stood down and disbanded on, 14 August 1947 - the eve of Indian Independence The Chittagong Armoury Raid: Uniquely, in the period 1930-1933, the members of Assam Bengal Railway Battalion, by virtue of their location, and ethnicity, found themselves, under the ever present prospect of acts of terrorism, that resulted in the unit - including William Coltman - being variously mobilised and deployed on numerous occasions on internal security duties in support of the civil authorities. The Chittagong Division of East Bengal was in the period 1930-1933 the epicentre of acts of Indian Terrorism, carried out by largely Bengali Hindu Indian Nationalists, under the name of the Indian Republican Army. In 1930, both the Police Armoury & the Auxiliary Force Armoury in Chittagong were both, sensationally raided by terrorists. While in 1932, the European Institute at Pahartali was attacked. All of these outrages, and the subsequent counter-operations, resulted in the loss of several hundred lives - and the award of several gallantry awards. Amongst the medal recipients was an N.C.O. of the Assam Bengal Railway Battalion, whose award of the Empire Gallantry Medal was published in the London Gazette issue of, 25 November 1932 Quote, Sergeant Arnold Barraclough, Assam-Bengal Railway Battalion, Auxiliary Force, India. At Chittagong, Bengal, on the night of the 18th/ 19th April, 1930, raids were simultaneously made on the armouries and the telephone exchange, the object being to seize all available arms and ammunition, destroy communications and terrorize the population. Whilst the raiders were engaged in burning the magazine at the police armoury, Sergeant Barraclough, of the Assam-Bengal Railway Battalion, who is an electrical engineer at the Pahartali Power House, was called out, took a Lewis Gun and ammunition and accompanied the Superintendent of Police in order to try and get in contact with the raiders. Sergeant Barraclough brought the Lewis Gun into action from a distance of about 200 yards, and although heavily fired on continued to work the gun and eventually dispersed the raiders who fled into the jungle. Unquote. During the raid on the Auxiliary Force Armoury at Chittagong, on 18/19 April 1930. No less than 2 x senior non commissioned officers of the Assam Bengal Battalion were killed-in-action, shot dead by insurgents of the Indian Republican Army, vis, Staff Sergeant Farrell and Staff Sergeant Walker William Coltman was resident and serving in Chittagong, during both of the terrorist attacks above referred to in 1930 and 1932. Passenger manifests in the United Kingdom record William Coltman embarking at Southampton, England, on, 23 August 1929, aboard the P&O liner \'Maloja\', bound for destination Bombay, India. In pre 1939 British India, and dependent on the position / status of the expatriate, most Briton\'s resident in India would take return \'home\' leave to the United Kingdom, no more than once every 4-5 years. A very desirable medal to a European recipient serving in one of the smallest A.F.I. units, to be actively deployed in counter-insurgency operations in British India during the 1930\'s Condition: GVF

Efficiency Medal. GV issue with bar \'India\' (TPR J.E. Boyd, Assam V.L.H. A.F.I.) The recipient, James Edwin Boyd, was a Scottish 'Tea Planter' from Aberdeen, who served as a 'Trooper' with the Assam Valley Light Horse Medal verification: Confirmed awarded on 25 September 1933, per Indian Army Order No. 554 of 1933 James Edward Boyd son of John Henry Boyd & Jane Simpson Boyd (nee Lamb) was a native of, Aberdeen, Scotland, where he was born on, 1 April 1899. The 1901 National Census for Scotland records him living with his family, including 4 siblings, comprising 3 x older brothers, viz: Henry J. Boyd, Norman K. Boyd & Victor A. Boyd, together with baby sister Laura Boyd, at which time the family was residing at, 355 Holburn Street, Aberdeen, Scotland. Described as a 'Brass Finisher' James, had been residing at, 118 Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, when he enlisted as a Private in the Royal Air Force (No. 175632), on, 3 May 1918, for 'Duration of the War', James ended his service with the Royal Air Force when he was transferred to the Royal Air Force Reserve on, 3 March 1919, latterly he had been a 'Pilot Cadet'. James never left the United Kingdom during the Great War, and did not see any active service with the Royal Air Force, and consequently did not qualify for any campaign medals for his service in the Great War. Shortly after taking his discharge from the Royal Air Force, circa 1920, James took up an overseas appointment in British India, where as an Engineer, he worked in the Tea Gardens of North East India in Assam Province, where he was also an enrolled volunteer member of the local Assam Valley Light Horse. Thackers Indian Directory during the Inter-War years contain entries for James in 1931 & 1934, showing: - 1931: Assistant at Nahorjan Tea Company Limited, P.O. Bokakat, Sibsagar, Assam - 1934: Assistant at Nahorjan Tea Company Limited, P.O. Bokakat, Sibsagar, Assam Subsequently elevated to Manager of a Tea Garden, he s known to have remained in India as a 'Tea Planter' until 1945 James Boyd, is recorded as having died at a Nursing Home in Calcutta, India, on, 12 March 1945. At the time of death he was described as employed as a Tea Planter, located at Tirrihannah, Panighat, Terai (these were Tea Gardens in the 'Dooars' Himalayan region of Western Bengal, located between Siliguri & Darjeeling. At the time of his death, the cause was recorded as 'Carcinoma of the Throat'. His body was interred the very next day at the Tollygunge Cemetery, Scottish Section. He was only 45 years of age The medal retaining its original long length of silk medal riband as originally issued Condition: GVF

Efficiency Medal. GV issue with clasp 'Territorial' (1039030 Pte. E. Smith. 9-Midd?x R.) Note: Ernest Smith served with the 9th (Territorial Army) Battalion Middlesex Regiment between 28 June 1922 - 1 April 1936 The recipients unique Army Number is in the block (7210001 - 1396000) allocated to the Royal Horse & Royal Field Artillery in 1920, show that he originally enlisted in the Royal Regiment of Artillery In order of service, Ernest Smith is confirmed as having prior served in the Great War, with; 21st City of London Regiment (No 3391); West Kent Yeomanry (No 245814) & Royal Field Artillery (No 294902), and was entitled to below following campaign medals; - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2548 (21 London Regiment in France 9 October 1915) - British War & Interallied Victory Medals: WO 329/196 The recipients extant Medal Index Card (accessible at The National Archives) confirms all the above medals, regimental numbers and order in which recipient served The 'Attestation Records' of the Royal Artillery, held at The National Archives, show that Ernest Smith, was born circa June 1893, and was 25 years and 8 months of age when, he transferred to the Royal Artillery on 18 February 1919. At the time of his attestation that took place at, Claremorris, Co Mayo, Ireland, he was described as being a 'Farmer'. Subsequently given the unique Army number 1039030, Ernest is recorded as being discharged from the Royal Artillery on 31 March 1922, at which time his subsequent residential address was recorded to be 158 Kennington Park Road, Kennington, Lambeth, London. Ernest later re-enlisted in the Territorial Army, joining the Middlesex Regiment on 28 June 1922, and continued to served with the 'Die Hard's' through to 1 April 1936, on which latter date he took his discharge from the Territorial Army Condition: VF

Efficiency Medal. GV issue with clasp \'India\' (Pte. T. A. Digby 1. E. I. Ry. R., A.F.I.) Medal verification: The medal was awarded to Private T. A. Digby, of the 1st Battalion East India Railway Regiment (Auxiliary Force India) on 8 October 1934, as published in Indian Army Order No. 531 of 1934 The East Indian Railway Regiment had its origins dating back to 1869, in which year it was raised as the East Indian Railway Volunteer Rifle Corps, after. With the establishment of the Auxiliary Force India in 1920, the descendent unit was renamed The East Indian Railway Regiment. In 1932, the regiment comprised three battalions (reduced to two in 1933), as under: - 1st Battalion: Headquarters at Lillooah - 2nd Battalion: Headquarters at Jamalpur (including an \'Armoured Train\') - 3rd Battalion: Headquarters at Lucknow Condition: About EF

Efficiency Medal. GV issue with supender bar ' Ceylon' (L/Cpl .O.A.C. d'Oliveira, C.E.) Note: Naming is correctly officially engraved as usual for this medal when awarded to Ceylon Engineers Important: Lance-Corporal O. A. C. d'Oliveira, Ceylon Engineers, is confirmed as having been awarded the Efficiency Medal (Ceylon) in the Ceylon Government Gazette of 12 November 1937 Condition: GVF

Efficiency Medal. GV issue with \'Ceylon\' suspender bar (L/Cpl. E.A.S. Marshall. C.E.) The recipients Efficiency Medal was Gazetted (in the Ceylon Gazette) 22 June 1934 (page 972). His Regimental number was 377. Further, reference Ferguson\'s Ceylon Directories there are the following entries for Marshall in the 1920, 1921, and 1923 editions: \"Marshall, E.A.S,, Inspector, SPCA, Kegalle\". Kegalle is a small city lying about about 2/3 of the way on the main road linking from Colombo to the ancient Singalese capital of Kandy in the highlands. SPCA, is the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Condition: VF

Efficiency Medal. GV issue with \'India\' bar (Tpr E. H. Francis, S.Prov.M.Rif., A.F.I.) Important: Medal (& clasp) confirmed as published in Indian Army Order No 696 of 1933 (dated 22 December 1933) The recipient, was a British expatriate volunteer holding the rank of Trooper while serving with the Southern Provinces Mounted Rifles a volunteer cavalry unit of the Auxiliary Force India Eric Herbert Francis, son of Horace Herbert Francis (an Architect) and Annie Torriano Francis (nee Andrew) was a native of London, England, where he was born in 1892. Eric was one of seven children, having four brothers (Godfrey, Mysles, Mark & Roger) & two sisters (Joyce & Carol) as siblings. As a young man Eric located to British India, where prior to the Great War, he was working as a Tea Planter in Travancore State, in the 'High Range' plantations of the Nilgiri Hills, at Munnar - indeed Eric Francis is widely cited as being one of the original band of 'Pioneer' Tea Planters in the Nilgiris - in what became a rich tea producing region, where the estates were owned by James Finlay and Company. Eric married Marjorie Innes (a Scot) at the Garrison Church, Colonbo, Ceylon Colony, on, November 1920. The couple had two children, a daughter Monica (born Coonoor, India, 1922) and a son Godfrey Herbert (born 1927, Munnar, India). After retiring from India, Eric relocated with his wife to Inverness, Scotland, and was residing at Ballifeary House, Inverness, where he is recorded as having died on 5 April 1953. The body of Eric Francis together with his wife (died Drumnadrochit, Inversnesshire, 12 July 1969), lie buried in the Innes Family plot located at, Tomnahurich Cemetery, Inverness, Scotland. Note: The image of 'Tea Planter' Eric Francis on his motorbike is attached for illustration purpose only, and no hard-copy of the image is included in the sale A medal of considerable Nilgiris / High Range 'Planter' interest Condition: GVF

Efficiency Medal. GV issue with \'India\' bar (Tpr. A. C. Bull. Surma V.L.H. A.F.I.) The recipient Trooper Bull served with the Surma Valley Light Horse a mounted cavalry regiment of the Auxiliary Force India Medal verification: The award of the Efficiency Medal to Trooper A. C Bull of the Surma Valley Light Horse (A.F.I.) was published in Indian Army Order No. 554, dated 25 September 1933 The Surma Valley Light Horse could trace its origins to 1880, when it was raised and originally styled as the Sylhet Volunteer Rifle Corps in 1880, subsequently morphing into the Cachar and Sylhet Mounted Rifles in 1883. The unit together with the Assam Valley Light Horse, formed the 2 x mounted volunteer cavalry regiments in Assam province. The ranks of the SVLH were comprised mainly from amongst the tea planters from the Silchar area in Assam, North East India. In 1886 the unit was re-named the Surma Valley Light Horse and retained this title until it was disbanded along with all other Indian Auxiliary Force units in August 1947, when India gained Independence, and all of the volunteer units of the AFI were stood-down Alfred Colyn Peterson Bull, son of Alfred Collins Bull (an Accounts Officer with the Locomotive Department of the East Indian Railways Company) & Mary Elizabeth Bull, was a true \'Son of Empire\', having been born at Jamalpur, Bengal, on, 23 August 1893, where his father was employed with the East Indian Railway. Situated 299 miles from Calcutta, Jamalpur as the head-quarters of the locomotive department of the East Indian Railway, and contained the largest manufacturing workshops in India. The Locomotive workshops had been established in 1862. Alfred returned to England for his education where. together with his younger brother, Leslie Colyn Ball (who was decorated with the Military Cross during the Great War, and was an officer in the Indian Army), he attended boarding school, at Bedford School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, where is is recorded in the 1911 National Census for England & Wales. Alfred left Bedford School in 1911, and in the following year, returned to British India, in 112, where at the age of just 19 years, he took up a junior appointment with a \'Tea\' company, subsequently becoming a \'Tea Planter\', in Assam. While resident in Assam, Alfred became a long serving member of the Surma Valley Light Horse. Alfred Bull married, Marjorie Maw (32) at, Shilong, Assam, India, in 1938. At the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register for England & Wales Alfred and his wife were resident at, 27 Collingham Road, South Kensington, London In later retirement Alfred resided at, Croidhla, Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Scotland, where he is recorded to have died on, Christmas Day, 25 December 1968 (his wife had died in Inverness, Scotland, on, 14 October 1968) Condition: About EF

Efficiency Medal. GV with \'Ceylon\' suspender bar (Cpl N.W. Keith Anderson, C.M.R.) Recipient was a Corporal serving with the Ceylon Mounted Rifles. The recipient held the regimental number 1072 and is known to have subsequently held the rank of Acting Sergeant prior to the regiment being disbanded on 30 September, 1938 Condition: GVF

Efficiency Medal. GV1 second type, with clasp 'Territorial' (3531284. Cpl. H. Austin. Mx.) The recipient held the rank of Corporal while serving with a Territorial Army infantry battalion of the Middlesex Regiment Note: The recipients unique British Army number shows that he had originally enlisted in the Manchester Regiment, his number being in the block 3511001- 3589000 allocated to, and used sequentially by the Manchester Regiment between 1920-1941 Condition: EF

Efficiency Medal. GVI 1st issue with \'Territorial\' bar (3314871 Spr. J. Craig. R.E.) Sold together with below following original ephemera (a/f) : - Soldier’s Service and Pay Book - Soldier’s Release Book - Other miscellaneous ephemera Important: It is confirmed that Sapper James Craig, served with 150th Field Company Royal Engineers 150th Field Company Royal Engineers: - 03/09/1939-01/03/1940: With 55th (West Lancashire) Infantry Division - 02/03/1940-22/08/1944: With 59th (Staffordshire) Infantry Division, served North West Europe from 27/06/1944, fought at batles of Caen & Mont Pincon Entitled to the 1939-1945 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal & War Medal Sapper John Craig, was a native of Glasgow, Scotland, where he was born, 3 November 1937. By civilian trade he was a 'Painter'. He was married to Katherine Craig, who resided at, 19 Lyon Street, Cowcaddens, Glasgow. John enlisted in the Territorial Army on 10 May 1939 The medal retaining its original long length of silk medal riband Condition: Medal toned GVF

Efficiency Medal. GVI 1st type legend with \'Territorial\' bar (6090436. Pte. H. C. Davey. Mx.) The recipient was a Private soldier of the Territorial Army serving with a Territorial Army battalion of the Middlesex Regiment Sold together with original card box of issue which is addressed to: - Mr. H. C. Davey, 36 Dalwood St, Camberwell, London SE5 The medal retains its original long length silk riband as issued The medal is virtually uncirculated - a choice example Condition: EF

Efficiency Medal. GVI 1st type legend with \'Territorial\' bar (6204186 Sjt. G. A. K. J. F. Frolich. (Kensington) Midd’x. R. Important: The recipient served with 1st Battalion of the \'The Kensington\'s\', a Territorial Army regiment which in 1939 was styled 1st Battalion Princess Louise\'s Kensington Regiment, The Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge\'s Own) During the Second World War the regiment changed its role from infantry to a heavy fire support unit armed with mortars, medium machine-guns and Oerlikon anti-aircraft guns. The 1st Kensingtons served with the British Expeditionary Force in France, and later deployed to North Africa to be part of British First Army to prepare for the Sicilian campaign, and later the Italian front, with the 78th Battleaxe Infantry Division The 2nd Kensingtons served first in Iceland and were to see action from Normandy to Arnhem, with the 49th (West Riding) Infantry Division George Albert K.J.F. Frolich, son of William Frolich & Annie Mary Frolich (nee Newman), was a native of Chelsea, London, England, where he was born on 22 October 1914. George is recorded in the 1939 National Register (October 1939) at which time he was residing at, 298 Lille Road, Fulham, London, England. The entry for George also provides his TA battalion details, regimental number etc. During the Second World War. George served with the 1st Battalion of the Kensingtons. George married to Rosina F. Butler, in September 1935, and the couple had two children a daughter Joan and a son Terence. George is recorded as having died in Fulham, London, England sometime during the last quarter of 1977 Scarce seen EM\'s named to the 1st Kensington\'s Condition: About EF

Efficiency Medal. GVI 1st type legend with \'Territorial\' bar, and silver Kings Crown \'Further Award Bar\' (6197813 Pte. W. G. Belcher. Midd’x. R.) The recipient was a soldier of the Territorial Army holding the rank of Private while serving with a TA battalion of the Middlesex Regiment Note: The Further award bar on the EM has a \'Kings Crown\' Condition: GVF

Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with 'India' suspender bar (Sepoy Abdul Ghani, 11-13 F.F. Rif., I.T.F.) Sepoy Abdul Ghani, 11th Battalion 13th Frontier Force Rifles, Indian Territorial Force, is confirmed as being awarded the Efficiency Medal (India) by I.A.O. 108 of January 1943 Medal sold with accompanying copy of respective Army Order Condition: VF

Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with 'Territorial' bar (75329 Pte. F. L. F. Bates, R.A.D.C.) Important: Medal was published in Army Order No 26 of 1947 Note: Recipient was a Private soldier serving with the Royal Army Dental Corps - and very scarce thus named to this unit The Army Dental Corps was formed in 1921, and only re-styled as 'Royal Army Dental Corps' in 1946, the bestowal of the title 'Royal' being in recognition of the sterling work carried out by all-ranks during the Second World War The medal is sold with it's original named card issue box of issue Note: The recipient would have been additionally entitled to some of the campaign medals for his services during the Second World War, these latter being un-named if issued Condition: GVF

Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with 'Territorial' suspender bar (2931509. Pte. R. Rae. Camerons.) Note: The Queens Own Cameron Highlanders were one of the few infantry regiments of the British Army that only maintained one solitary 'Territorial Army' battalion on it's establishment between 1908-1947 - the 4th Battalion! A hard to find regiment for this medal issue Condition: GVF

Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with 'Territorial' suspender bar (4454414 Pte. J. Garner. D.L.I.) Important: The official published roll of British Army 'Prisoners of War' interred in North and Western Europe 1939-45, shows that Private Garner of the Durham Light Infantry,and holding POW Number 14641, was interred at Stalag 344, Lamsdorf, Poland. We do not presently know what battalion of the Durham Light Infatry the recipient served in, but it is most likely that he was an early war POW captured in France during 1940 Medal fitted with original length of riband as issued Condition: Toned GVF

Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with 'Territorial' suspender bar (881254 Sgt R.P. Halling. R A) Recipient was a Sergeant serving in the Royal Artillery Condition: VF

Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with a further service clasp and 'Territorial' bar (7356638 Pte. W. C. T. Amey, R.A.M.C.) Note: First 2 x digits of recipients unique army number have been officially corrected - and common thus for this particular medal issue Recipient was a Private soldier serving with the Royal Army Medical Corps Note: The recipient would have been additionally entitled to some of the campaign medals for his services during the Second World War, these latter being un-named if issued Recipient was William Charles T. Amey, a native of who was born at Plymouth, England, on 15 November 1915. William is further recorded as having died at Plymouth, England sometime in the first quarter of 1983 Condition: About VF

Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with bar ?Australia? Medal is an unnamed and un-marked specimen Condition: EF

Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with bar \'India\' (Pte. L. G. Mackenzie, O. & T. Ry. Bn. A.F.I.) Medal naming is officially corrected - exactly as issued, and fairly typical for this particular medal issue The recipient was holding the rank of Private while serving with the Oudh and Tirhut Railway Battalion. Auxiliary Force India Important: The medal awarded sometime between April 1943 - August 1947, and rare seen to this unit that only existed in that regimental designation for 4 x years! The origins of the Oudh and Tirhut Railway Battalion date back to the raising of this volunteer regiment in 1879. With Headquarters at Gorakhpur, the regimental insignia comprised a \'St. Andrews cross (Saltire) within a wreath of \'Thistles\', the iconography being reflective of the strong Scottish presence amongst the early British and Eurasian volunteers. The chronology of the unit is shown below: - 1879: Raised as Tirhoot State Railway Volunteer Rifle Corps - 1892: Amalgamated with Ghazipur Volunteer Rifle Corps to become \'Bengal and North Western Railway Volunteer Rifles\' - 1917: Creation of the Indian Defence Force - on, 1 April, unit restyled, 22nd Bengal and North Western Railway Battalion - 1920: Creation of the Auxiliary Force India - on, 1 October, unit restyled, Bengal and North Western Railway Battalion - 1943: 3 April, final unit designation as \'Oudh and Tirhut Railway Battalion\' 1943-1947: The composition of the unit after being redesignated for the last time in April 1943, remained the same, vis a Headquarters and one other Company. The effective strength of the unit as of 31 December 1943, was, 263 x \'All-Ranks\', of which 190 were \'Active\' and 73 ere \'Reservists\'. By ethnicity the unit comprised 92 x Europeans & 171 x Eurasians. During the period 3 September 1939 to 31 December 1944, 2 x volunteers left the unit to be commissioned in the regular service, and 62 were enlisted as \'Other Ranks\' in the armed forces A most desirable rare to unit medal, to a small - possibly the smallest - \'Railway Battalion\' of the A.F.I. - to a regimental designation that only existed for just over 4 years prior to the regiment being disbanded on the eve of Indian independence The medal fitted with its original, stitched, silk riband. Condition: About EF

Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with bar \'India\' (Pte. L. G. Mackenzie, O. & T. Ry. Bn. A.F.I.) The impressed naming with official corrections - exactly as issued, and fairly typical for this particular medal issue The recipient was holding the rank of Private while serving with the Oudh and Tirhut Railway Battalion. Auxiliary Force India Important: The medal awarded sometime between April 1943 - August 1947, and rare seen to this unit that only existed in that regimental designation for 4 x years! The origins of the Oudh and Tirhut Railway Battalion date back to the raising of this volunteer regiment in 1879. With Headquarters at Gorakhpur, the regimental insignia comprised a \'St. Andrews cross (Saltire) within a wreath of \'Thistles\', the iconography being reflective of the strong Scottish presence amongst the early British and Eurasian volunteers. The chronology of the unit is shown below: - 1879: Raised as Tirhoot State Railway Volunteer Rifle Corps - 1892: Amalgamated with Ghazipur Volunteer Rifle Corps to become \'Bengal and North Western Railway Volunteer Rifles\' - 1917: Creation of the Indian Defence Force - on, 1 April, unit restyled, 22nd Bengal and North Western Railway Battalion - 1920: Creation of the Auxiliary Force India - on, 1 October, unit restyled, Bengal and North Western Railway Battalion - 1943: 3 April, final unit designation as \'Oudh and Tirhut Railway Battalion\' 1943-1947: The composition of the unit after being redesignated for the last time in April 1943, remained the same, vis a Headquarters and one other Company. The effective strength of the unit as of 31 December 1943, was, 263 x \'All-Ranks\', of which 190 were \'Active\' and 73 ere \'Reservists\'. By ethnicity the unit comprised 92 x Europeans & 171 x Eurasians. During the period 3 September 1939 to 31 December 1944, 2 x volunteers left the unit to be commissioned in the regular service, and 62 were enlisted as \'Other Ranks\' in the armed forces A most desirable rare to unit medal, to a small - possibly the smallest - \'Railway Battalion\' of the A.F.I. - to a regimental designation that only existed for just over 4 years prior to the regiment being disbanded on the eve of Indian independence The medal fitted with its original, stitched, silk riband, and almost certainly as worn by the recipient Rare to unit. Condition: GVF

Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with bar \'India\' (Sepoy Chandu Ram. 11-17 Dogra R., I.T.F.) The recipient was a Dogra Rajput of the Hindu faith serving as a Sepoy (Private) with the 11th Battalion 17th Dogra Regiment of the Indian Territorial Force The Indian Territorial Force - an exclusive Indian volunteer force - was created in 1922. The territorial battalion of the Dogras was raised at Jullunder (Punjab) as 1st (Territorial) Battalion, 37th (The Prince of Wales\'s Own) Dogras - the name was however short lived with the regiment being restyled the following year as 11th Battalion 17th Dogra Regiment. During the Second World War 11/17 Dogras were converted to \'regular\' status in 1941, and was redesignated as 6th Battalion 17th Dogra Regiment Condition: About VF

Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with bar \'New Zealand\' A Royal Mint struck medal with a \'Mint\' machine skimmed rim Condition: About EF

Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with bi-lingual ?Unie Van Suid-Afrika / Union of South Africa? bar (W.O.1. D. Stalker S.A.M.C.) Important: The recipient was a Warrant Officer Class I, serving as a Sergeant Major, with the South African Medical Corps Condition: GVF

Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with bi-lingual ?Unie Van Suid-Afrika / Union of South Africa? bar (W.O.2. C. R. Loubser Dem C.) Important: The recipient was a Warrant Officer Class II, serving as a Sergeant Major, with the short lived ?Demobilisation Corps? Condition: GVF

Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with bi-lingual \'Unie Van Suid-Afrika / Union of South Africa\' bar (A/M J. Gowans. S.A.A.F.) The recipient was a South African serviceman of Scottish descent, who held the rank of \'Air Mechanic\' while serving with the South African Air Force Important: Reference \'The Efficiency Medal Instituted 1930\' (J.M.A. Tamplin, N/D) the Efficiency Medal was only awarded in the Union of South Africa between 1930-1959 An estimated 3999 awards were made 1940-159 (inc). Of which an estimated 3396 x medals would have been issued with GVI first type obverses Condition: About EF

Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with scroll bar ?Malaya? (Sgt. F. W. South. F.M.S.V.F.) Important: The recipient, who was a Sergeant at the time of being awarded the medal, was subsequently promoted Lieutenant, and received two (2 x) further award clasps to his Efficiency Medal. The second clasp being published in the Federated Malays States Government Gazette of 7 January 1938 (reference ?In Oriente Primus? (Moffatt & Riches, 2010). Francis Wilton South. M.A., the son of Reverend Edward Wilton South (Clergyman, Church of England) and Frances Julia Wilton, was a native of Blackheath, London, England, where he was born circa 1886. The 1901 National Census of England and Wales, shows him residing with his parents at St.. Mary?s Vicarage, Podington, Bedfordshire. Francis had a long career as a gazetted officer of the Colonial Service. His early career included an appointment in Barbados. He subsequently worked extensively in the Federated Malay States and Straits Settlements, including Singapore, where he is known to have served circa 1919-1939. Francis was latterly Chief Field Officer, Department of Agriculture, Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States. He was an author of numerous published reports, and research papers, including ?British Administration in Malaya? which latter was published in Australian Journal of Public Administration, Volume 6, Issue 2, June 1946. Francis Wilton South and his wife migrated to Australia, and lived in Perth, Western Australia, where he is known to have died in 1963, his remains being interred at Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Australia. Condition: GVF

Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with scroll bar ?Territorial? (2881823. Cpl. W. L. Smith. Gordons.) Note: Recipient was a junior non commissioned officer holding the rank of Corporal, while serving with the Gordon Highlanders Sold together with official transmittal notice (Army Form B. 104-126, FROM Officer Commanding Infatry Records Perth) for the medal, this dated 27 October 1948, and addressed to; Mr W L Smith U. F. Manse Newseat Warthill Aberdeenshire The above address pertains to the United Free Church Manse located near the town of Rayne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Note: Possibly - but not verified, or sold as confirmed - the recipient may have served with No 9 Commando during the Second World War Condition: GVF

Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with scroll bar ?Territorial? (326389. Bdr. H. P. Price. R.A.) Note: Recipient was a junior non commissioned officer holding the rank of Bombardier (Corporal), while serving with the Royal Artillery Condition: GVF

Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with suspender bar 'Territorial' (1435324 Sjt. R.L. Sharp. R. Sussex.) Note: The letters P in surname and several letters in regiment name have been officially corrected / overstruck - and a common occurrence thus with this particualr medal issue Recipient was a Sergeant serving with the Royal Sussex Regiment at the time of qualifying for his Efficiency Medal Condition: VF

Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with suspender bar 'Territorial' (922429 Cfn T W Bone REME) Recipient was a Craftman serving with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers at the time of qualifying for his Efficiency Medal Condition: VF

Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with suspender bar \'Ceylon\' (Rfn: C. McLelland. C.P.R.C.) Recipient was a Rifleman serving with the Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps Condition: GVF

Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with \'India\' bar (2803 Sep.Mir Alam 11-13 F.F.Rif., I.T.F.) The recipient was by ethnicity and faith a Punjabi Mussalman, serving as a Sepoy (Private) with the 11th Battalion 13th Frontier Force Rifles, an infantry battalion of the Indian Territorial Force 11/13 F.F.R. was a single class battalion, being comprised entirely of Mussalmans. The battalion was mobilized on the outbreak of the Second World War and converted to an 'Active Service' battalion in September 1941, when it was re-designated the 15th/13th Battalion 13th Frontier Force Rifles. As 15/13th FFR the battalion served on the North West Frontier 1941-43, including service within 'Waziristan' tribal territory. When the expanding Royal Indian Navy made an appeal for 'Volunteers' for volunteers to transfer form the Indian Army, more then 600 members of the battalion requested for transfers to the Royal Indian Navy. Consequently the battalion was disbanded in in February 1943, with the men recorded as going on to serve with other units and services in Greece and Burma theatres A scarce seen medal to this 'Piffer' battalion of Indian Territorial Force - and a separate entity from the European & Eurasian manned units of the Auxiliary Force India Condition: About GVF

Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with \'India\' bar (2803 Sep.Mir Alam 11-13 F.F.Rif., I.T.F.) The recipient was by ethnicity and faith a Punjabi Mussalman, serving as a Sepoy (Private) with the 11th Battalion 13th Frontier Force Rifles, an infantry battalion of the Indian Territorial Force 11/13 F.F.R. was a single class battalion, being comprised entirely of Mussalmans. The battalion was mobilized on the outbreak of the Second World War and converted to an \'Active Service\' battalion in September 1941, when it was re-designated the 15th/13th Battalion 13th Frontier Force Rifles. As 15/13th FFR the battalion served on the North West Frontier 1941-43, including service within \'Waziristan\' tribal territory. When the expanding Royal Indian Navy made an appeal for \'Volunteers\' for volunteers to transfer form the Indian Army, more then 600 members of the battalion requested for transfers to the Royal Indian Navy. Consequently the battalion was disbanded in in February 1943, with the men recorded as going on to serve with other units and services in Greece and Burma theatres The medal mounted on a white metal mounting bar, this latter retaining its original long hinged pin 7 clasp A scarce seen medal to this \'Piffer\' battalion of Indian Territorial Force - and a separate entity from the European & Eurasian manned units of the Auxiliary Force India Condition: About GVF

Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with \'India\' bar (Rfm Ghura Singh Chaudhari, 11-18 R. Garh. Rif., I.T.F.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of Garhwali ethnicity and the Hindu faith, who held the rank of Rifleman while serving with the 11th Battalion 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles, Indian Territorial Force 11/18 R.G.R. was a single class battalion, and the only Indian Territorial Force battalion of the 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles, comprised entirely of Garhwalis, and based at the Garhwal Rifles Regimental Depot located at Lansdowne in the Garhwal Hills. During the Second World War, the battalion was converted to active service status as 6th Battalion 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles, and served in India A scarce seen medal to this unit of the Indian Territorial Force - which was a separate entity from the European & Eurasian manned units of the Auxiliary Force India Condition: GVF

Efficiency Medal. GVI first type with \'Territorial\' suspender bar (2820401 Sjt R.C. McKay, Seaforth) Recipient was a Sergeant serving with the Seaforth Highlanders Condition: Dark toned GVF

Efficiency Medal. GVI issue second type with suspender bar 'Territorial' (905712 Bdr. E. Gowman. R.A.) Recipient was a Bombardier serving with the Royal Regiment of Artillery at the time of qualifying for his Efficiency Medal Important: Recipient is confirmed as being held as a Prisoner of War in Germany as of 30 March 1945. Reference 'Prisoners of War British Army 1939-45' (HMSO, 1945) the recipient is shown as holding POW Number 9915 being held at Stalag 20A, which was located at Thorn Podgorz Condition: VF

Efficiency Medal. GVI issue with bar \'India\' (Tpr G. Gauld, S. Prov. M. Rif., A.F.I.) The recipient, George Gauld, a \'Spinning Master\' & British colonial expatriate of paternal Scottish descent, served as a \'Trooper\' with the Southern Provinces Mounted Rifles of the Auxiliary Force India George Gauld son of James Alexander Gauld & Ann Gauld (nee Ward) was a native of, Mossley, Lancashire, England, where he was born on, 7 January 1901. Sadly, George\'s mother died in child birth, or shortly thereafter. The National Census for England & Wales records baby George, 2 months of age, living with his Scottish Grandfather and family (a County Police Sergeant) at, Mossley, Lancashire, England. Described as a \'Spinning Overlooker\', George was just 17 years and 8 days of age when he enlisted in the British Army, on, 15 January 1918. George was posted to the Royal Flying Corps, as a \'Boy\' entrant, his terms of engagement being \'Duration of War\'. On the creation of the Royal Air Force, George transferred to the R.A.F. on, 1 April 1918. He re-enlisted in the Royal Air Force as an \'A.C. 2.\' on 1 January 1919, and transferred to the Royal Air Force Reserve on 27 April 1919. George never served overseas with the Royal Air Force, and consequently neither qualified or received any medals for his services in the Great War, or with the Royal Air Force. On August 1927, George Gauld - described as a Ring Spinning Overlooker - married Ivy Bown Shaw at Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire. Sometime after his marriage took up an overseas appointment, in the thriving Cotton Textiles Industry in Southern India (Madras Presidency), where he was employed and described himself in shipping passenger manifests as a \'Spinning Master\' Passenger shipping manifests circa 1933-1951 show that George and his wife Ivy, made several passages to/from India circa 1933 - 1951, all of them showing travel between Colombo, Ceylon Colony & ports in the United Kingdom. In all the sailings George is shown as resident in India, and contracted to final destination Tuticorin. Residents (like freight) from the interior of Southern India (e.g., Coimbatore, Madurai, Quilon) generally preferred transhipping via gateway port Tuticorin to connect to long-haul liners that all transited via Colombo George Gauld is recorded as having died at, Fylde, Lancashire, England, on 29 December 1963 Southern Provinces Mounted Rifles: The unit can trace its origins to its raising as The Southern Provinces Mounted Infantry in 1904 - the unit\'s title being restyled as Southern Provinces Mounted Rifles on, 3 April 1905. By 1932, the authorised establishment of the regiment was 561 x \'All-Ranks\'. By 1939, the regiment mustered 391 x \'All-Ranks\', that were split over 11 x locations across South India, as under: Headquarters: - Madras (HQ, Armoured Car Section & \'Madras Light Patrol\' Northern Group: 5 x Light Motor Patrols - Nilgiri - Wynaad - Meppadi - Manantoddy - Coimbatore - North Anamalai - South Anamalai Southern Group: 4 x Light Motor Patrols - Madurai - Tuticorin - Ambasamudram - Quilon - Rani - Venture - Peermade - Mundakyam Munnar Group: Troop (Mounted) The Southern Provinces Mounted Rifles was disbanded on 14 August 1947 The medal retaining its original long length of silk riband, this stitched as-worn Condition: GVF

Efficiency Medal. GVI issue with \'India\' bar (Cpl. J. R. Grimsey. N. Bengal M. Rif.. A.F.I.) Portrait Photograph: For a splendid portrait photograph of the recipient - an Officer of the Royal Engineers - taken prior to June 1946, with his medal ribands up, including his Efficiency Medal, search the Ancestry genealogical website Medal verification: The award of the Efficiency Medal \'India\' was awarded on 7 September 1937, per the published in Indian Army Order No. 83 of 1937. At the time of being awarded the Efficiency Medal, the recipient was serving as a Corporal with the North Bengal Mounted Rifles a mounted unit of the Auxiliary Force India. In addition to the Efficiency Medal the recipient was also awarded the below following medals for his services during both World Wars: - British War Medal Silver issue (WO 329/618) - Interallied Victory Medal (WO 329/618) - The 1939-1945 Star. No clasp - The Africa Star. No clasp - The France & Germany Star - Defence Medal - War Medal John Rust Grimsey, son of John Robert Grimsey (a Farmer) and Amy Grimsey (nee) was a native of, Westleton, Blything, Suffolk, England, where he was born on, 11 March 1899. At the age of 17 years & 6 months, and described as employed as a \'Farmer\' John attested for the British Army, at Ipswich, England, on, 29 September 1916, on terms \'Duration of War\'. He was posted to the Army Reserve on, 30 September 1916, and mobilised for \'War Service\' on, 14 April 1917. Posted to the Coldstream Guards, John embarked at Southampton on, 1 April 1918, for theatre of war \'France & Flanders\'. On arrival in France he was posted on strength of 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards, joining the Base Depot on, 2 April 1918, and then transferred to 3rd Battalion Coldstream Guards on, 15 April 1918. After surviving the Great War and taking his discharge., John obtained an overseas appointment in British India, where he relocated to in the early 1920\'s, and where he worked for many years as a \'Tea Planter\'. During the Second World War, John was appointed an \'Emergency Commission\' as a Second Lieutenant effective 27 May 1941, appointed Temporary Captain from 13 March 1942. Captain Grimsey subsequently served as an officer with the Royal Engineers in the North Africa and North West Europe campaigns. John Rust Grimsey of, The Valley Farm, Middleton, Suffolk, England, is recorded to have died on, 22 January 1951 Northern Bengal Mounted Rifles: The origins of the unit date to 6 August 1873, when it was raised as the Northern Bengal Volunteer Rifle Corps. The unit absorbed the Darjeeling Volunteer Rifle Corps on, 5 August 1881, and was re-styled as The Northern Bengal Mounted Rifles, on, 15 February 1889. The volunteers of the unit were mostly drawn form amongst the expatriate \'Tea Planter\' community in the Darjeeling area of North Bengal. The unit maintained its Regimental Headquarters Company at Darjeeling. By July 1939 the unit comprised: - Headquarters Company - Two Cavalry Squadrons - Four Motor Troops The strength of the unit on 1 September 1939 was 336 x Active Volunteers & 77 x Reservists, a total of 413 x \'All-Ranks\' of which 411 were European During the Second World the unit provided a rich pool of \'Officer\' material for the British and British India Armed Forces, of which no less then 199 x volunteers, including John Rust Grimsey, joined the regulars for active service as \'Officers\', with another 17 x volunteers enlisting as \'Other Ranks\' The recipients British Army service records are extant and accessible at The National Archives Condition: GVF

Efficiency Medal. GVI second issue with 'Territorial' bar (7344759 Pte. J. Hardiman, R.A.M.C.) Recipient was a Private soldier serving with the Royal Army Medical Corps Note: The recipient would have been additionally entitled to some of the campaign medals for his services during the Second World War, these latter being un-named if issued Condition: GVF

Efficiency Medal. GVI second issue with bar \'Militia\' (1986948 Sigmn. J. Stenson. R. Sigs. Duplicate.) John Stenson, held the rank of Signalman while serving with the Royal Corps of Signals (Militia) In addition to the Efficiency Medal the recipient was also entitled to a minimum of two (and most likely other) un-named campaign medals including: - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - War Medal John \'Jack\' Stenson, son of John Joseph Stenson (Plasterer & Bricklayers Labourer) and Sarah Stenson (nee Tyson) was a native of, Levenshulme, Lancashire, England, where he was born on, 30 July 1905. At the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, John is recorded living with his parents and - at the time - 6 siblings, at their residence located at, 28 Bowler Street, Levenshulme, Manchester. By civilian trade a \'Painter & Decorator\' he was 34 years of age when he first enlisted in the British Territorial Army on, 12 April 1939, on which date he joined the Corps of Royal Engineers, \'Royal Engineers Special Reserve\', being allocated a unique regimental from the block 1842001-2303000 allocated to the Royal Engineers in 1920, and awarded sequentially to recruits to the Royal Engineers thereafter through to about 1941. He is confirmed as having served with the British Expeditionary Force in France, 1940, during which time he was posted to the 110th Army Troops Company Royal Engineers. After the evacuation of the B.E.F. - The Miracle of Dunkirk - from which place 110 AT Coy R.E. embarked during \'Operation Dynamo\', John returned to the United Kingdom. He served most of 1942 variously at 1st Radio Mechanical School, with subsequent postings in 1943 to 30th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment. John Stenson is recorded as having died in Bury, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, England, sometime during the second quarter of 1977 Patriotic Family: See the Manchester Evening News issue of, 28 February 1944, which has a detailed article and photographs of all 8 x \'Stenson Brothers\', who served in the British Army during the Second World War Numerous photographs of this recipient, several of which are in uniform, are accessible on the Ancestry Genealogy website. The recipients Royal Engineers Index Card is extant and accessible on the Findmypast genealogical website Condition: EF

Efficiency Medal. GVI second issue with bar \'Territorial\' (7602986. W.O.Cl.I. T. Young. R.E.M.E.) Mentioned-in-Despatches: Sergeant Major J. Young, Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers is verified as having been Mention-in-Despatches for the Italy Campaign 1945, the award published in the Supplement To The London Gazette issue of 19 July 1945. The preamble to the award stating: Quote, The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy..... Unquote. Sergeant Major T. Young, held the appointment of Warrant Officer Class I, while serving with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the Territorial Army An attractively toned medal Condition: About EF

Efficiency Medal. GVI second issue with \'Territorial\' bar (Capt. W. J. Viner. R.E.) Medal verification: The award of the Efficiency Medal was published in the London Gazette issue of 19 May 1953 The medal rolls of the British Army 1939-1945, are not yet in the public domain, however, Captain Viner, at a minimum, also qualified for the Defence Medal and War Medal, which were issued un-named Wilfred James Viner, son of Alfred William Viner (a Carpenter) and Lucy Viner (nee Ley) was a native of, Windlesham, Surrey, England. He enlisted in the Territorial Army ion, 29 September 1936, at which time he was posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery and allocated the unique Army number 859713. On 15 February 1940, he was transferred to the Corps of Military Police and posted to the 106th Field Security Police, and thence to the Intelligence Corps. On, 9 June 1941, Sergeant Viner was commissioned and appointed 2nd Lieutenant. During the Second World War, Wilfred Viner served overseas in British India. Much of his Indian service was spent on deployment in the North West Frontier Province (at Nowshera Cantonment, now located in Pakistan), where he became Officer Commanding 210 Field Company Royal Engineers, and carried out bridge building in the Bannu and Khyber Pass regions. Apparently, he had a reputation for 'Bridge Making' in N.W.F.P., that earned for him the nickname 'King of the Kabul River'. Wilfred James Viner is recorded to have died at, Lewes, Sussex, England, where his death was registered in March, 1986 Condition: VF

Egypt & Sudan Medal 1882-1885. No clasp, reverse undated (2442. Pte. G. North. 1/Rl. Berks: R.) Medal verification: The award of the no clasp Egypt Medal (& an un-named Khedival Star) is confirmed on the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Princess Charlotte of Wales\'s Royal Berkshire Regiment (ref WO 100/66) George North, was a native of the Parish of St, Mary, Reading, Berkshire, England, where he was born circa 1862. Prior to enlisting in the regular British Army, George had been employed as a \'Labourer\', and was described as being 19 years of age when he attested for the British Army, at, Reading Barracks, Berkshire, England, on, 10 June 1881. George, was however no stranger to military life, as the 1881 National Census for England records him therein as a serving Militiaman with the Royal Berkshire Militia (and his extant service papers also refer). Not surprisingly after \'joining-up\' George was posted to his local infantry regiment, the 66th (Berkshire) Regiment of Foot, which in July 1881 amalgamated with the 49th (Princess Charlotte of Wales\'s) (Hertfordshire) Regiment of Foot, to form the Royal Berkshire Regiment. George subsequently served 6 years \'With the Colours\' before transferring to the Army Reserve on 10 June 1887. During that time he served on \'Home Service\' in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and overseas on active service in Egypt. His papers conform his entitlement to both the Egypt Medal and a \'Khedive\'s Bronze Star\' for his services in the Eastern Soudan, Private North took his final discharge from the British Army on, 9 June 1893, having served a total of 12 years combined service with both the Regular Army and on the Army Reserve. A set of the recipients service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives A choice example of this medal which has no pitting, and is age toned Condition: About EF

Egypt & Sudan Medal 1882-1885. No clasp, reverse undated (J. H. Nichols, Carpr R. N. H.M.S. Briton.) Unique rank to H.M.S. Briton: There was only ever a single \'Carpenter\' (a Standing Officer) in a ship\'s company Important: Recipient had been a long serving \'Standing Officer\' - Carpenter - on retirement in 18 he was appointed the \'relative\' rank Lieutenant Medal verification: The no clasp medal - together with an un-named companion Khedival Star - confirmed as entitled per the respective Royal Navy \'Sudan\' campaign medal roll for H.M.S. Briton. reference ADM 171/42, which shows that the medal was delivered to the recipient on, 4 February 1885, at which time he was then serving aboard H.M.S. Indus. \'British Battles & Medals\' (Seventh edition, 2006), shows that 200 x medals (all un-dated & mostly no-clasp) were issued to member sof the crew of H.M.S. Briton for service in the Red Sea / Sudan John Hutchings Nicol, eldest son of Pierce Nichols (a \'Sawyer\') & Mary Ann Nichols (nee Hutchings), was a native of, the parish of, Maker, Millbrook, Cornwall, England, where he was born on, 11 August 1845. The 1861 National Census for England & Wales records John living with his parents and 5 x siblings (another sister was at the time visiting her Grandparents), located at West Street, Maker, Millbrook, Cornwall. At that time, John was employed as a \'Boat Builders Apprentice\'. His sibling\'s comprised, 3 x sisters (Mary Ann Nichols, Elizabeth Nichols & Emily Nichols) and 3 x brothers (William Henry Nichols, Thomas Nichols & James Peter Nichols). John first entered the service of the Royal Navy when he joined the service on 21 September 1867, at which time he was appointed \'Carpenters Mate\', his first engagement mustering aboard H.M.S. Rosario. He subsequently had a highly noteworthy record of many years service with the Royal Navy. At the time of the 1911 National Censes for England and Wales, John is recorded therein as a \'Widower\' and Royal Navy, Lieutenant (Retired), residing at, 7 Abbotsford Terrace, Church Road, Landport, Portsmouth, where he was living as \'Head of House\' together with his two sons, Arthur Robert Nichols (18) & Edgar Harold Nichols (12). John Hutchings Nichols, is recorded to have died in Portsmouth, England, on 5 May 1915 The recipients service records are extant nd accessible at The National Archives A desirable \'Officer\'s Egypt Medal to an uncommon seen standing officer rank Carpenter, later Lieutenant Condition: About GVF

Egypt & Sudan Medal 1882-1885. Reverse dated 1882 with clasp \'Tel-el-Kebir\' (Gunr R. Simms. R.M.A.) The recipient Robert Simms, was held the rank of \'Gunner\' while serving with the Royal Marine Artillery Medal and clasp verification: Entitlement confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of the Royal Marine Artillery, reference ADM 171/41. The medal sent to the recipient at the R.M.A. Headquarters & Barracks located at Eastney, Hampshire, England Robert Simms (1844-1900), son of Robert Simms and Mary Ann Simms (nee Cross), was a native of Landport, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, where he was born on 17 April 1844. A long serving \'Gunner\' with the Royal Marine Artillery - his son, Robert William Benjamin Simms, also served in the Royal Marine Artillery. He is recorded to have died at Portsmouth, England, during the last quarter of 1900 The medal a choice example with no pitting and virtually no signs of contact & wear, a choice example Condition: About EF

Egypt & Sudan Medal 1882-1886. Reverse dated 1882. No clasp (2123. Pte. H. Taylor. 1/Gord: Highrs:) Important: The recipient Private Henry Taylor, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, is confirmed entitled to 4 x clasps to his dated 1882 Medal, vis \'Tel-el-Kebir\', \'Suakin 1884\', \'El-Teb_Tamaai\' & \'The Nile 1884-5\'! Medals and clasps verification: The recipient is verified as entitled to both the Egypt Medal 1882 with 4 x clasps and the Khedives Egypt Star 1882. Both medals and all clasps enumerated in the recipient\'s extant service papers, that are held and accessible at The National Archives. The medals and all clasps are also confirmed in the corresponding medal rolls for 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, vis WO 100/59 (for the 2x 1882 medal and star) and WO 100/66 for all the 4 x clasps. The recipient is recorded in the rolls under regimental as No 2123 on the medal roll for the 1882 Egypt Campaign dated medals (no clasp), and as No 783 for all 4 x clasps (including Tel-el-Kebir) on the later Sudan Campaign 1884-85 The recipients extant service papers, held and accessible at The National Archives show both of the recipient\'s regimental numbers 2123 & 783 Henry Taylor, was a native of Pangbourne, Reading, Berkshire, England, where he was born in 1860. By trade a \'Butcher\', Henry enlisted in the British Army at Dorchester, England on, 19 November 1880. At the time of enlisting, he was allocated to the Brigade Depot number 2123 and posted to the 39th Brigade Depot, located at Dorchester (which at the time was the shared depot for the 39th (Dorsetshire) Regiment of Foot, and the 75th (Stirlingshire) Regiment of Foot. After 224 days service at the 39th Brigade Depot, he was transferred to the newly formed 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders on, 1 July 1881. The new regiment had been formed by amalgamating the 75th (Stirlingshire) Regiment, with the 92nd (Gordon) Highlanders, to become 1st and 2nd Battalions respectively of the Gordon Highlanders. For whatever administrative reason, the regimental clerks appear to have carried forward the recipients former 39th Brigade Depot number forward in the newly formed regiment, for the years through 1881-1883. The deployments and services of Henry Taylor were: - Home: 19/11/1880 - 10/03/1881 (112 Days) - Malta: 11/03/1881 - 01/08/1882 (1 Year & 144 Days) - Egypt: 02/08/1882 - 17/02/1884 (1 Year & 200 Days) - East Soudan: 18/02/1884 - 31/03/1884 (42 Days) - Egypt: 01/04/1884 - 04/11/1884 (218 Days) - Upper Egypt: 05/11/1884 - 30/06/1884 (238 Days) - Egypt: 01/07/ 1885 - 08/09/1886 (70 Days) - Malta: 09/09/1886 - 25/11/1886 (78 Days) A most desirable campaign medal to a Gordon Highlanders veteran who saw considerable confirmed active service in Egypt and the Sudan, and who was awarded 4 x clasps to his Egypt Medal! Condition: About GVF

Egypt & Sudan Medal 1882-1889. Reverse dated \'1882\' with 2 x clasps \'Tel-el-Kebir\' & \'Suakin 1885\' (2126 Pte T. Cushing. C. & T. C.) Recipient was a veteran of the Zulu War! Note: The medal is officially impressed and is an unmarked replacement / duplicate medal issued to the recipient on, 26 April 1917 - contrary to the misinformation in 'British Battles & Medals' (7th edition, 2007) official replacement medals for the 1882 Egypt campaign could be issued with the date '1882' Medal and clasps verification: The medal and both clasps confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of the Commissariat & Transport Corps, reference WO 100/67, wherein the recipient is recorded to have been serving with the 12th Service Company C & T C, ad that he had taken his discharge from the British Army on, 29 June 1887. His intended place of residence being, 40 Samuel Street, Woolwich. The medal rolls are annotated to show that a replacement medal & clasps was issued to the recipient on, 26 April 1917. Private Cushing had earlier also qualified and received a South Africa Medal for the 'Zulu War' with clasp '1879' (reference WO 100/47), and which medal roll is also marked to show, that like the Egypt Medal, an official duplicate medal for the 'Zulu War' was also issued to the veteran on 26 April 1917 Thomas Cushing, son of Thomas Cushing (a former Sergeant of the 48th Foot, later Permanent Staff of the 5th Middlesex Militia, and sometime Beer Shop Keeper) was a native of Athlone, Co Roscommon, Ireland, where he was born in 1850. By 1851, the family had relocated to England, and by the time of the 1861 National Census, were living in Twickenham. Middlesex, England, where the father was employed as a 'Beer Shop Keeper', and at which time the family comprised the parents, Thomas - the eldest son - and 2 x younger brothers, vis James & Robert (later a Sergeant Major in the Army Service Corps) together with a younger sister, Mary A. Cushing. Thomas Cushing was 20 years of age, and by trade a 'Groom' when he enlisted in the British Army at, Westminster, London, England, on, 16 August 1870, and on the next day was posted to the Army Service Corps. In total Thomas went on to serve for 16 years & 317 days with the British Army, including active overseas service below: - South Africa (Zululand): 25/02/1879 - 18/03/1880 - Egypt Expeditionary Force: 04/08/1882 - 16/03/1883 - Egypt & Sudan: 17/02/1885 - 06/08/1885 Thomas took his final discharge from the British Army on, 29 June 1887, in consequence of being found to be medically unfit for further service. He took his discharge at Dublin, in his native Ireland, where he appears to have married and was still recorded as being resident in 1904. The 'Workhouse' relief records for Dublin, in 1904, record, Thomas formerly residing at 1 Angle Court, Bersesford Street, Dublin, and described as a 'Protestant' widower, 'Groom /Pensioner', having been admitted to the 'Workhouse' on, 4 February 1904. He is shown as receiving a pension of 1 shilling a day, and that he was formerly 'Army Service'. Thomas was discharged from the Workhouse on, 31 March 1904. Fortunately, he appears to have avoided any further visits to the Workhouse. Presumably he was still alive in 1917, to be able to receive his replacement war medals. The recipients service papers are extant and are held & accessible at The National Archives In uncommonly unblemished condition for an Egypt Medal Condition: GVF

Egypt & Sudan Medal 1882-1889. Reverse undated no-clasp (125351. I. De. Miranda, Caps Std. H.M.S. Ranger) Important: Medal is an officially impressed unmarked replacement issue - the official replacement confirmed on the medal roll (reference ADM 171/42) issued in 1904 Note: A scarce medal issue to a locally enlisted Indian sailor, recruited in the East Indies Station Ismail de Miranda was a native of Goa, India, where he was born in June 1857. He entered the Royal Navy as a Steward 2nd Class in November 1893 in which month he joined H.M.S. Ranger. Having then served off Egypt, he came ashore at Aden Colony at his own request in April of the following year., the first of several such requests over the coming decade, during which he held appointments in the vessels Britton, Sphinx, Stork, Raleigh and the St.George, this latter being his final appointment which ended in late 1894 Sold together with hard-copy of the recipients Service Record Condition: Dark toned. About GVF

Egypt & Sudan Medal 1882-1889. Reverse undated with clasp 'Tamaai' (R. Wild, Pte R.M. H.M.S.Euryalus) Important: Medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll (Ref ADM 171/42) Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (Seventh Edition, 2006), it is estimated that 47 x Tamaai clasps were issued to personnel, both Royal Navy and Royal Marines, who were deployed from H.M.S. Euryalus Condition: About VF

Egypt & Sudan Medal 1882-1889. With 1882 dated reverse & 3 x clasps \'Tel-El-Kebir\'. \'Suakin 1884\' & \'El-Teb_Tamaai\' (2006. Lce Sgt C. Melia. 1/Gord: Highrs.) Medal & clasp verification: The medal and all 3 x clasps verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll for the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders reference WO 100/59 & WO 100/66. The recipient was also awarded an 1882 Khedival Star (the recipients extant service papers held at The National Archives, refers). Note: The recipients brother No 1839 Drummer Francis Stephen (the recipient himself had formerly been a Drummer) also served with 1/Gordons during the Sudan campaign and was issued with a 2 clasp medal (with clasps for 'Suakin 1884' & 'El-Teb_Tamaai'). The Melia brothers - 'Fighting Irish - were born into the regiment, then styled 75th (East Stirlingshire) Regiment. The father Sergeant Daniel Melia, 75th Foot, died in 1901, and his death was reported in the Sheffield Daily Telegraph issue of, 14 August 1901, as under: Quote, Death of An Army Veteran - Another of the Sheffield army veterans has passed away in the person of Daniel Melia, of 65, Scotland Street. Deceased, who was 73 years of age, was found dead in bed on Monday by his sister-in-law. Dr. Ryves was called for, and found that death was due to a paralytic seizure. It is stated that Melia had had two similar strokes, which left him in a very feeble state. He was an army pensioner, having served for 21 years in the Gordon Highlanders, being pensioned off some years ago. He took part in the siege and capture of Delhi and the relief of Lucknow, and several engagements during the Indian Mutiny, for which he got a medal and two bars. He also obtained the long service medal, with a gratuity. The funeral will take place to-morrow at Rivelin, the cortege leaving the house at one o'clock. As many veterans as possible are asked to attend, wearing their decorations. The deceased turned out a few weeks ago, with other veterans, in the workmen's procession for the benefit of the Queen Victoria Memorial Fund. Unquote. A superb record of family regimental service with the Gordon Highlanders during the Victorian era Charles Melia, son of Daniel Melia (professional soldier 75th Foot from Rynaght, Birr, King's County, Ireland) & Mary Melia was born of Irish paternity, at Allahabad, British India circa 1858 (former Indian Office Library records record birth on 2 February 1860 & baptism on 19 February 1860, while another date of 1859 is cited - it is likely one of these later dates, as 1858 was in the middle of the Indian Mutiny!). Charles was raised with several younger siblings, including his brother Francis, and sisters Theresa & Agnes, the family latterly residing at Loughrea, Co Galway, Ireland. Charles was only 14 years and 7 months of age, and measuring just feet and inches in height, when on, 5 November 1872, he enlisted in the British Army at Castle Barracks, Galway, Ireland. Prior to joining the regular British Army, Charles been serving (underage) as a 'Boy' with his local 'Galway Militia'. On, 6 November 1872, Charles was posted to the 75th Regiment (became 1/Gordons in 1881), and remained with the unit throughout his subsequent military service. Charles held the appointment of 'Boy' through to 5 April 1875, his subsequent promotions & appointments included: - 06/04/1875: Private - 01/05/1875: Drummer - 23/04/1881: Corporal - 01/06/1883: Sergeant During his army service, Charles served at below overseas locations: - 05/09/1873-30/03/1875: South Africa - 11/03/1881-01/08/1882: Malta - 02/08/1882-17/02/1884: Egypt - 18/02/1884-31/03/1884: East Soudan (sic) - 01/04/1884-05/04/1884: Egypt - 06/04/1884-07/05/1885: Upper Egypt - 08/05/1885-13/06/1885: Egypt Sergeant Charles Melia took his final discharge from the British Army, at Netley, Hampshire, England, on 14 July 1885. At the time of discharge, Charles was described as 'Medically unfit for further service' due to vascualr disease of the heart (VDU). His medical condition had been specifically brought about due to military service in Egypt, where he had suffered a 'Wetting', when the boat he was travelling on the Nile was capsized, Charles subsequently suffering from Acute Rheumatism After leaving the British Army, Charles located to Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, where during the second quarter of 1889, he married Elizabeth Brand. In 1890, a son, John Daniel Melia, was born. However, tragedy befell the Melia's very shortly after the birth of their son, when, sometime during the third quarter of 1890, Charles died, leaving his bride, whom he had married barely a year before, a young widow to raise their baby son, and provide for his invalid father Condition: VF

Egypt & Sudan Medal 1882-1889: With 1882 dated reverse & clasp \'Tel-El-Kebir\' (Sowar Qusan Sing 2nd Bengal Cavy) The recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of Sowar (Trooper) while serving with the 2nd Bengal Cavalry of the Indian Army On 8 August 1882, the 2nd Bengal Cavalry embarked at Bombay for destination Ismailia, Egypt, at which time the regiment comprised 431 x combatants, and sailed for Egypt aboard 8 x transport ships. In all there were 3 x Indian cavalry regiments deployed to Egypt (vis 2nd Bengal Cavalry, 6th Bengal Cavalry & 13th Bengal Lancers) with a strength of 1497 men and 1590 horses, and comprised the 2nd Brigade of the composite \'Cavalry Division\' that served in the Egypt Campaign of 1882. During its service in Egypt where the regiment rode and fought at the battles of Kassasin and at Tel-el-Kebir, the 2nd Bengal Cavalry, suffered 1 x Native Officer \'Died of Wounds\' and 4 x Other-Ranks were \'Wounded-in-Action\'. The number of losses amongst horses during the campaign was significantly higher with the loss of 86 x horses 2nd Bengal Cavalry was collectively awarded the below following Battle Honours for their services in Egypt; - Egypt 1882 - Tel-El-Kebir In addition, all combatants (not followers) of the regiment, were awarded the Egypt Medal 1882, and where eligible the clasp \'Tel-El-Kebir\' An unusually good condition medal to an Indian Cavalryman, with a firm suspension & only light pitting Condition: Minor pitting VF

Egypt & Sudan Medal 1882-89: With dated reverse & clasp \'Tel-El-Kebir\' (Sowar Meer Ahmad Ali Shah 2d. Bengal Cavy.) The recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of Sowar (Trooper) while serving with the 2nd Bengal Cavalry of the Indian Army On 8 August 1882, the 2nd Bengal Cavalry embarked at Bombay for destination Ismailia, Egypt, at which time the regiment comprised 431 x combatants, and sailed for Egypt aboard 8 x transport ships. In all there were 3 x Indian cavalry regiments deployed to Egypt (vis 2nd Bengal Cavalry, 6th Bengal Cavalry & 13th Bengal Lancers) with a strength of 1497 men and 1590 horses, and comprised the 2nd Brigade of the composite 'Cavalry Division' that served in the Egypt Campaign of 1882. During its service in Egypt where the regiment rode and fought at the battles of Kassasin and at Tel-el-Kebir, the 2nd Bengal Cavalry, suffered 1 x Native Officer 'Died of Wounds' and 4 x Other-Ranks were 'Wounded-in-Action'. The number of losses amongst horses during the campaign was significantly higher with the loss of 86 x horses 2nd Bengal Cavalry was collectively awarded the below following Battle Honours for their services in Egypt; - Egypt 1882 - Tel-El-Kebir In addition, all combatants (not followers) of the regiment, were awarded the Egypt Medal 1882, and where eligible the clasp 'Tel-El-Kebir' Condition: Usual 'Cavalry' contacts GF

Egypt & Sudan Medal 1882-89: With dated reverse & clasp, Tel-El-Kebir (1465. Pte. G. Glass. 1/R. Hrs.) Important: Medal and clasp verified as awarded to Private George Glass, 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), per the respective campaign medal roll of the Royal Highlanders (ref WO 100/58), where the recipient is shown as having moved to the Army Reserve, by the time the medal roll is recorded has having was received by the War Office on 9 April 1883 Note: George Glass attested for the British Army at the 42nd Regimental District, Scotland, on 12 July 1875, and was posted to the 42nd Royal Highland Regiment (post 1881 restyled as 1st Battalion Royal Highland Regiment (Black Watch). At his time of enlisting in the British Army, George was contracted to serve a total of 12 years, comprising 7 years \'With the Colours\' followed by 5 years on the \'Army Reserve\'. George Glass is recorded as having taken his final discharge from the British Army on 2 September 1887 (Ref WO 121 Box 0252). During his service with the 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot (The Black Watch), the regiment served in Malta, Cyrpus & Gibraltar between 1875-1878. In 1881, as part of the Childers Reforms in 1881, the 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot (The Black Watch) was amalgamated with the 73rd (Perthshire) Regiment of Foot to form two battalions of the newly named Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). The 42nd became the 1st Battalion, and the 73rd became the 2nd Battalion. The newly formed regiment was established as the county regiment for Fifeshire, Forfarshire and Perthshire 1st Battalion Black Watch were in the thick of the action at the Battle of Tel-El-Kebir, where the regiment suffered an estimated 48 x battle casualties (killed and wounded) Condition: Minor contacts about VF

Egypt & Sudan Medal. Reverse dated \'1882\' with clasp \'Tel-el-Kebir\' (Pte Bagavathy. Q. O. S & M.) Provenance: B.A. Seaby, London, July 1947 (sold for 8/6) The recipient was an Indian soldier of South Indian Tamil ethnicity and Hindu faith, who served as a Private with the Queen's Own Sappers & Miners - the senior and most distinguished of the former Indian Sapper Corps, of the Madras, Bengal and Bombay Presidency Army's Reference 'Frontier and Overseas Expeditions from India' (Volume 6) the 'Embarkation Returns, Egypt Expeditionary Force, 1882, show that the composition of the Queens Own Sappers & Miners that left India for Egypt were - ''A'' Company Madras Sappers & Miners: 3 x British Officers; 8 x British NCO's; 121 x Indian 'All Ranks' & 49 x Followers - ''I'' Company Madras Sappers & Miners: 5 x British Officers; 4 x British NCO's; 121 x Indian 'All Ranks' & 74 x Followers - Sappers Field Telegraph Train​: 2 x British NCO's, 22 x Indian 'All Ranks' & 25 x Followers For a detailed summary of the deployment and services of the Queens Own Sappers and Miners in Egypt, see the relevant pages in 'The Indian Sappers & Miners' (E. C. W. Sandes, 1948), which source is available as an online download For their collective services in Egypt during 1882, the Queens Own Sappers & Miners earned the below battle honours: - Tel-el-Kebir - Egypt 1882​​​​ A scarce seen medal & clasp to this particular - and highly distinguished - unit of the Indian Contingent The descendent unit of the Queens Own Sappers & Miners continues to serve - and thrive - in the present day Indian Army, as the Madras Engineer Group head-quartered at Bangalore Cantonment Condition: Mild toned about GVF

Egypt (Kingdom): Israel War Medal 1948 (Medayet Falasteen). 1st type medal with 'King Farouk' portrait Note: 2nd type medals issued 1952, are uniface with the portrait of King Farouk removed Condition: GVF

Egypt (Kingdom): Khedives Star. With obverse data \'1882\' (Conductor F. Stannard C.T.C.) Naming is regimentally impressed on reverse Medal verification: The Khedival Egypt 1882 Star is confirmed per the corresponding regimental medal roll for the \'Bronze 1882 Star\' awarded to the Commissariat & Transport Corps, reference WO 100/60 compiled & signed at Headquarters, Horse Guards, War Office, on, 5 March 1883. The roll annotated to show the medal was sent to the recipient, Conductor Francis Stannard, then stationed at Woolwich. In addition to the Khedival Star the recipient had earlier been awarded a Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal on 1 October 1881 Francis Stannard was a native of, Charlton, Woolwich, Kent, England, where he was born circa 1844. As a child he was educated at the Royal Hibernian Military School in Dublin, Ireland. By trade a \'Labourer\', Francis enlisted in the British Army at, Woolwich, Kent, on, 4 November 1862, and was posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery. Francis remained a \'Gunner\', and held the rank of Battery Sergeant Major, when on 4 August 1882, he was appointed \'Conductor\' on transfer to the Commissariat & Transport Corps of the British Army. His record of overseas service as recorded in his extant service papers included: - Egypt: 12/09/1882-25/10/1882 - South Africa: 12/11/1884-08/10/1885 - Bermuda: 26/11/1889-15/01/1894 In addition to above, Francis also served at several locations in Ireland - the latter considered \'Home Service\' Incredibly, by the time he took his final discharge from the British Army on, 31 December 1897, Francis Stannard had served a grand total of 36 years and 39 days, and held the highly prestigious rank of 1st Class Staff Sergeant Major The recipients service papers (a very detailed set) are extant & accessible at The National Archives Condition: GVF

Egypt (Kingdom): Khedive’s Egypt Star. Obverse dated 1882 (Pte. Maria Jusay. Q.O. S&M) Regimentally named in block capitals The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Christian faith who served as a Sapper with the Corps of Queen\'s Own Madras Sappers & Miners, the military engineering corps of the Madras Presidency Army Scarce seen regimentally named Khedival Star to the Queen\'s Own Madras Sappers and Miners Condition: VF

Egypt (Kingdom): King Farouk 'Cholera Resistance Medal 1947'. Gilt The medal complete with silk riband and integral mounting bar as -issued. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings The Egypt Cholera Epidemic of 1947, is recorded as being the worst post-war Cholera Epidemic, in the 20th Century. During a period of approximately almost four months an estimated 45,000 persons contracted the disease of which more than 20,000 died. Cholera epidemics had generally been on the wane since the 1920's, with the Indian Subcontinent region remaining as the most Cholera blighted region. Ironically, the outbreak of Cholera in Egypt had a distinct 'Indian' connection via the unusually large transit of British service personnel, passing through Egypt in the wake of Indian Independence in August 1947 - and it is widely held that the source of Cholera was imported from that source. On 18 September 1947, the first recorded cases of Cholera in the epidemic of 1947, occurred at the town of El Korein (a market town that was residence to hundreds of locally employed labour engaged at the nearby British military bases). Rare Condition: About EF

Egypt (Kingdom): Order of the Nile. 3rd Class ?Commander?s? neck badge The insignia in silver gilt and enamel. Dimension; 60.55mm wide. The reverse with makers marks ?Lattes? Uncommonly the reverse of insignia with a good set of silver assay hallmarks, on lower armm of star Contained in ?Lattes? plush case of issue, with name of award in gilt tooled letters on case lid. The case , with makers logo in Arabic on inside lid, together with silk makers logi in French ?Maison Lattes. L Rosen & Cie, Le Caire? A magnificent example with crisp gilt finish and bright enamels Condition: Minor enamel wear otherwise about EF

Egypt (Kingdom): Order of the Nile. 4th Class ?Officers? silver gilt and enamel breast badge Note: The insignia fitted with riband of the 5th Class The insignia in silver gilt and enamel. Dimension approx 52mm wide. The reverse with makers marks ?Lattes? Enamel completely intact Condition: About EF

Egypt (Kingdom): Order of the Nile. 5th Class (Knight?s) silver gilt and enamel breast badge The reverse of the badge impressed with makers name ?Lattes? in centre, and with silver hallmark on arms Condition: About EF

Egypt (Republic): Medal for Military Duty (Nuut al-Waagib al-Askarii). 2nd class 'Silver' medal. 1st type (1953-1959). With reverse Arabic date 1953 The silver medal with silver assay and Cairo Mint hallmarks on reverse of medal and reverse of suspension Medal fitted with original length of stitched riband, suspended from a local medal mounting bar. The latter retaining the hinged pin and clasp fittings The Medal of Military Duty was instituted on July 9, 1953 and awarded for faithful and courageous performance of non-combatant duty, to members of the armed forces, regardless of rank. This includes potential awards to cadets at service academies. Can be awarded posthumously and to foreigners, issued in three grades: I Class Gold Grade, II Class Silver Grade, and III Class Bronze Grade Condition: VF

Egypt and Soudan Medal 1882-1888. Reverse dated 1882 with clasp ?Alexandria 11th July? (T. Williams, A.B. H.M.S. ?Sultan?) Important: Medal and clasp verified per the respective campaign medal rolls (ref ADM 171/141), wherein it is noted that the medal and clasp was sent to the recipient aboard H.M.S. Sultan on 4 May 1883 Reference ?British Battles and Medals? (Seventh Edition, 2006) it is estimated that 658 medals were awarded to the officers and crew of H.M.S. Sultan Condition: Usual pitting and contact marks GF

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89 Medal. Undated reverse with clasp \'Suakin 1885\' (Dooly Bearer Tordhu 9th Bl. Cavy.) Important: The only Indian cavalry regiment to serve qualify for the Egypt and Sudan Medal undated with clasp \'Suakin 1885 was the 9th Bengal Cavalry. The muster strength of the 9th Bengal Cavalry at Suakin in 1885, comprised: 10 x British Officers; 13 x Native Officers and 475 x NCO\'s and Other Ranks. The regiment served with considerable distinction. Officers and men of the regiment being decorated with the below following awards: - Companion of the Order of the Bath: CB (Military): X 1 (Officer Commanding) - Order of British India: x 1 - Indian Order of Merit: x 9 The 9th Bengal Cavalry were also awarded the collective battle honour \'Suakin 1885\' The recipient was an Indian attested non-combatant follower, providing the trade of \'Dooly Bearer\', while on the rolls of the 9th Bengal Cavalry, a mounted regiment of the British Indian Army Scarce seen medal on the market to 9th Bengal Cavalry (in 1901, restyled, 9th Bengal Lancers (Hodson\'s Horse) Reference \'Frontier and Overseas Expeditions from India\' (Volume 6), it is recorded that the \'Transport\' of the Indian Contingent sent to Egypt in 1884, was almost entirely under \'Regimental\' charge, and consisted of 1973 Mules, 150 Bullock Carts & a corps of over 500 \'Dhoolie Bearers\'. The same source records that during the action fought on 22 March 1885, the \'British\' casualties were 150 killed, 174 wounded and 148 missing, the latter including 124 native followers A choice condition example of this medal, and quite possibly a medal issued to a follower who had died in the Sudan (i.e., one of the 124 followers posted \'missing\' (an unfortunate euphemism for anyone fighting the \'Dervishes\' / \'Mahdist\'s) on, 22 March 1885 Condition: About EF

Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, 2 clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Kirbekan (831. Driv: Ali Efsai.) Important: Entitlement to medal and clasps to Driver Ali Esfai is confirmed in the respective campaign medal roll of the ?Aden Drivers? of 11th Company Commissariat and Transport Corps (ref WO 100/67) compiled and signed at Assouan, Egypt on 22 February 1886. The medal roll annotated with remark ?Medals should go to Politcal Agent, Aden, for distribution? A campaign medal to an Arab recipient ? specifically a Camel Driver ? recruited from Aden Colony for overseas deployment on the Nile Expedition The medal uncommonly with no pitting, and a choice example to this class of recipient Scarce Condition: GVF

Egypt and Sudan Medal 1882-1886. Un-dated reverse with 7 clasps; 'Alexandria 11th July' 'El-Teb' 'Tamaai' 'Suakin 1884' 'Abu Klea' 'Kirbekan' 'The Nile 1884-85' A splendid un-named and un-marked specimen medal. The clasps connected by silver rods Condition: GVF

Egypt and Sudan Medal 1882-1888. Reverse undated, with clasp ?Suakin 1885? (Driver Ramdin Doma Bo: Comt Dept / Transport) The recipient held the appointment of Driver while serving with the Bombay Commissariat Department ?Transport? of the Indian Army Condition: About VF

Egypt and Sudan Medal 1882-1889. Undated reverse. No clasp (A. E. Larcombe, Ord. H.M.S. Iris.) Medal verification: Entitlement to the medal with no clasp is confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of H.M.S. Iris, reference ADM 171/43. The medal roll is annotated with remark 'Sent to father, Thos Larcombe' on date, 20 October 1886 Drowned: The extant 'Service Sheet' (held & accessible at The National Archives) Ordinary Seaman Arthur Edwin Larcombe is shown as having 'Drowned' on, 21 August 1885 The Southern Times and Dorset County Herald issue of 28 August 1885, contained the below artcile pertainign to the death of Arthur Larcombe; Quote, CHARMOUTH FATAL BOATING ACCIDENT: On Friday afternoon a fatal boating accident occurred here. About half-past three Messers. Francis F. Board, Ernest Gollop and a young man named Arthur Edwin Larcombe. of Her Majesty's Navy (belonging to H.M.S. Iris, and who is home from Egypt for the benefit of his health), took a boat from the beach, and started for a sail to Bridport Harbour. Owing to the light wind at the time they put no ballast in the boat, which is considered to be a very safe craft, having sailed in the 15-foot race at the regatta the day before. All seems to have gone well until the boat was off the Golden Cap Hill, when the jib was broken in trying to haul up the jibs a little tighter. It being a white calm just at the time, the young sailor climbed up the mast to put matters right. Before he had reached the top his weight carried the boat over, precipitating its occupants into the sea. All three clung to the boat, which lay on its side for a short time. Board then asked the others which of them could swim. Gollop said he could not, but Larcombe said he could. Board said "I'll make for the shore, or we shall all be drowned." It seems shortly after he had started Larcombe followed him. When he was about half-way in, he looked and saw Larcombe following. He holloaed to him to keep his spirits up, when a heavy squall of wind and rain came off the land. The first swimmer battled through it until he landed on one of the rocks. Looking round, as the squall cleared, he found his comrade was out of sight. Board again plunged into the water and soon got on the rocks on the shore, and ran towards the Chideock coastguard station, about one mile off. When half-way up he met a coastguard, who enquired what had happened. They at once launched a boat and rescued Mr. Gollop, but were unable to find Larcombe. The survivors received every kindness from the chief officer of coastguards at Chideock. On Saturday morning, at daybreak, P.C. Rackham organised a search party of five boats' crews to endeavour to recover the body, but nothing could be seen of it. On Sunday a further search was made, but nothing could be done with grapnels, as the coast is so rocky. Much sympathy is expressed for the friends of the deceased. Unquote Albert's body was subsequently recovered, and The Bridport News issue of 11 September 1885, contained an article pertaining to Arthur Larcombe's 'Naval' funeral: Quote, CHARMOUTH THE FATAL BOAT ACCIDENT: After the inquest on Albert Edwin Larcombe at Eype on Monday, as reported on our fourth page, the body was removed to Charmouth. The funeral took place at the parish church on Tuesday. The deceased was carried to his grave by men from the Charmouth and Lyme Coastguard Stations. The coffin was covered with the Union Jack, and on it was placed wreaths and crosses which were sent by friends of the deceased. The funeral service was read by the Rev. W. W. Nicholls, rector of the parish. As a mark of respect all the blinds along the street were drawn, and tradesmen put up shutters. Francis F. Board was present at the funeral, but Gollop was unable to attend through illness. The deceased was 20 years of age. We should state that at the inquest Mr. W. L. Matthews of Bridport, gave his fee of 5s for finding the body, to the father of deceased. Unquote. Arthur Edwwin Larcombe, son of Thomas Larcombe, was a native of, Charmouth, Dorset, England, where he was born on, 6 September 1865. Arthur had served with the Royal Navy since, 31 January 1882, and had served in order with the following stations / ships; Impregnable; Bosaowen; Monarch & Iris (this latter between, 28 February 1884 to 11 August 1885. The last ship he mustered aboard was H.M.S. Duke of Wellington, on which he served, 12 August to 21 August 1885 The medal roll is annotated with remark 'Sent to father Thos Larcombe' with date, 20 October 1886 - which indicates that the recipient Arthur Edwar Larcombe had died while on active service The medal in uncommonly good condition, for an Egypt Medal Condition: About EF

Egypt and Sudan Medal 1882-1889. Undated reverse. No clasp (H. N. Dearman, Sergt. R.M.L.I.) Died at Suakin, Red Sea: Sergeant Henry Newman Dearman, 1st Company Royal Marine Light Infantry is confirmed having died on active service during the Sudan Campaign 1884-85, of \'Fever\' aboard the Hospital Ship S.S. \'Bulimba\' at Suakin. The \'Bulimba\' was a transport ship that was converted for use as a Hospital Ship at the Red Sea Port of Suakin in 1884 (reference The National Archives file series BT 159/4 \'Registers of Deaths at Sea\') Medal verification: Entitlement to the medal with no clasp is confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of the Royal Marine Light Infantry, reference ADM 171/43. Wherein the recipient is shown as serving with 1 Coy R.M.L.I. The medal roll is further annotated with remark \'Sent to Widow\' 30 September 1886 S.S. Bulimba: The Transport Ship that had been contracted to bring out drafts and reliefs of Royal Marines for the Sudan Campaign 1884-85, was retained for use as a hospital ship at Suakin, the Sudan \'Red Sea\' port. The sick had hitherto been retained on board the S.S. Tyne until they could be sent to Malta, Suez or Ramleh Henry Newman Dearman, son of John Dearman (a Baker) & Sophia Dearman (nee Simmons) was a native of, Edmonton, Middlesex, England, where he was born on, 26 December 1860. Sergeant Dearman married Ellen Mary Sibbett at St. Margarets, Rochester, Kent, England, on, 15 July 1883. The couple were blessed with a child, a daughter, Ellen Jane Dearman (1884-1930), who was born on, 9 June 1884, at, Chatham, Kent. Whether Sergeant Dearman ever physically met his child is not known, as he died on active service during the Sudan Campaign of 1884, at the young age of 24 years (just a few days short of his 25th birthday), at, Suakin, Sudan, on, 16 December 1884. A most desirable Egypt & Sudan campaign medal to a \'Red Sea\' casualty, in outstanding near pristine mint condition. A superb example that would be virtually impossible to find in better condition Condition: About Mint

Egypt and Sudan Medal 1882-1889. Undated reverse. No clasp (J. Connell, A.B. H.M.S. Arab.) Medal verification: Entitlement to the medal with no clasp is confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of H.M.S. Arab (only 76 x no-clasp medals to ship), reference ADM 171/42, wherein it is shown that the medal was sent to the recipient, Ableseaman James Connell, on, 15 May 1885, while he was serving aboard H.M.S. Arab. James Connell served variously aboard H.M.S. Arab, including while on station in the Red Sea & off Egypt, between, 25 March 1882 to 28 May 1885 James Connell, was an Irishman, and native of, Watergrasshill, County Cork, Ireland, where he was born on, 16 May 1864. He joined the Royal Navy on, 30 January 1880. After his service aboard, H.M.S. Arab, James served on the following ships / stations of the Royal Navy between 1885-1892; Duke of Wellington, Lord Warden, Devastation, Duncan, Orlando, Rambler, Caledonia, Pembroke & Invincible. In 1892, James transferred to Her Majesty's Coastguard, and thereafter served through to 15 September 1914, as a Coastguard as various mainland Britain and Ireland, Coastguard Station, including; Newhaven, PItts Deep, Warsash, Newtown, Eastney, Chichester Harbour, Schull (Co Cork) & Ballygally (Co Antrim). He retired from H.M. Coastguard as a Chief Petty Officer. His Naval LS&GC medal was 'Traced', 9 January 1914 The recipients service sheet is extant and is held & accessible at The National Archives. Condition: GF

Egypt and Sudan Medal 1882-1889. Undated reverse. No clasp (J. J. Hambley, Pte. R.M.L.I.) Medal verification: Entitlement to the medal with no clasp is confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of the Royal Marine Light Infantry, reference ADM 171/143 - a unique surname on the medal rolls of the Royal Marine Light Infantry & Royal Marine Artillery for the Egyptian and Sudan campaigns 1882-1885 Died on Active Service: Private James J. Hambley, Royal Marine Light Infantry is confirmed having 'Died' on active service on the Red Sea off Egypt, while mustering with the Royal Marine Light Infantry aboard H.M.S. Humber (reference General Records Office Marine Death Indices (1846-1902), where he is shown as having been born circa 1845, and was 39 years of age at the time of his death in 1884. The medal roll shows that Private James Hambley served with 39th Company of the Royal Marine Light Infantry, and that the medal was sent to his 'Widow'. Note: The recipients surname is variously shown as Hambly, Hambley, Hamlin etc The Ancestry Genealogical Website (with courtesy to that source, for image of the recipient here attached for illustration purposes) has a family tree, together with photographs of the recipient, including those of him in uniform of Royal Marine Light Infantry, as well details / photographs of other family members James J Hambley was a native of Pinhoe, near Exeter, Devonshire, England, where he was born in 1846. James appears in the 1851 & 1861 Census returns for England & Wales, resident at Pinhoe, Devonshire, where he lived with his parents and siblings - the family recorded as Hamlin!. In the third quarter of 1866, James married Ann ''Maria'' Jasper, at, East Stonehouse, Devonshire, England. The 1871 & 1881 National Census Returns for England & Wales, record him firstly, as a Private R.M.L.I. serving aboard H.M.S. Bristol at, berthed at Funchal Harbour, Maderia Islands. Secondly residing as 'Head of House' (Private R.M.L.I.) residing with his wife, son William James Hambly, & 4 x daughters viz, Ann, Lucy, Jane & Ellen Condition: GVF

Egypt and Sudan Medal 1882-1889. Undated reverse. No clasp (W. J. Day, Pte. R.M. H.M.S. Cygnet.) Medal verification: Entitlement to the medal with no clasp is confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of the Royal Marines (only 63 x no-clasp medals issued named to this ship), reference ADM 171/43, wherein it is shown that the medal was sent to him on, 7 July 1887 William JasperDay, was a native of Brentford, London, Middlesex, England, where he was born on, 28 December 1861. He enlisted for the Royal Marine Light Infantry, at, London, England, on, 28 September April 1881. Prior to enlisting in the R.M.L.I., William had been employed as a labourer. William took his final discharge on, 17 April 1894. His service papers confirm service in Egypt with the Royal Marine Light Infantry, and having received his Egypt medal (9 September 1887) and the companion Khedival Star, later on, 17 February 1888. Amongst the other ships and stations he served in the period 1886-1894, included; Heroine, Ringdove & Mildura The recipients service sheet is extant and is held & accessible at The National Archives. Condition: About VF

Egypt and Sudan Medal 1882-1889. Undated reverse. No clasp (W. Kerr, Gunr. R.M.A.) Medal verification: Entitlement to the medal with no clasp is confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of the Royal Marine Artillery, reference ADM 171/43, where he is shown as having been subsequently sent his medal while serving aboard H.M.S. Hercules on. 6 July 1886 Walter Kerr was a native of Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland, where he was born on, 6 December 1862. He enlisted for the Royal Marine Artillery at Edinburgh, Scotland, on 6, April 1882. Prior to enlisting in the R.M.A., Walter had been employed as a labourer. Walter completed 12 years service with the Royal Marine Artillery, and took his final discharge on, 12 April 1894. His service papers confirm service in Egypt with the Royal Marine Artillery, and having received Egypt medal & companion Khedival Star on, 5 November 1887 - he also received a \'Sudan Grant 1884-85\' paid to him. Amongst the other ships and stations he served in the period 1884-1894, included; Orontes, Hercules, Shannon, Iris, Boadecia and including service in the East Indies. Walter\'s service sheet shows that his father, Walter Kerr, was his notified next of kin, who lived at, Dunsdale Haugh, Selkirk, Scotland The recipients service sheet is extant and is held & accessible at The National Archives Condition: VF

Egypt and Sudan Medal 1882-1889. With dated reverse \'1882\' & clasp \'Alexandria 11th July\' (T. Bond. Stkr. H.M.S. \"Temeraire\".) Medal verification: Entitlement to the medal with clasp is confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of H.M.S. Temeraire (594 x \'Alexandria\' clasps to ship), reference ADM 171/41. The roll with notation that the medal and companion Khedival Star were delivered or sent to the recipient Stoker Thomas Bond, at H.M.S. Temeraire, on, 21 April 1883 H.M.S. Temeraire Alexandria 1882: HMS Temeraire was the Royal Navy\'s first Barbette ironclad. She saw action at Alexandria in 1882, when she silenced Fort Mex and helped attack Fort Pharos and Fort Moncrieff. One of her landing parties latterly also saw action at the great desert victory of Tel-el-Kebir Thomas Bond, was a native of, Plymouth, Devonshire, England, where he was born on, 6 October 1859. He joined the Royal Navy on, 19 February 1880. After his service aboard, H.M.S. \"Temeraire\", James served on a great number of ships and stations of the Royal Navy between 1883-1898 including; Royal Adelaide, Nelson, Lion, Archer, Aurora, Pigeon & Curacoa. He transferred to the Royal Fleet Reserve in 1903, and was mobilized for \' War Service\' during the Great War The recipients service sheet is extant and is held & accessible at The National Archives. Condition: About VF

Egypt and Sudan Medal 1882-1889. With dated reverse \'1882\' & clasp \'Tel-el-Kebir\' (347. Pte. W. Woodgate. 3/K. R. Rif: C.) Note: The recipient is confirmed as being a veteran of the Zulu War Medal verification: Private William Woodgate is confirmed entitled to the medal with clasp, per per the respective campaign medal roll of 3rd Battalion King\'s Royal Rifle Corps, reference WO 100/58, that was compiled & signed at, Cairo, Egypt, on, 11 November 1882. The same roll also confirms the recipient\'s entitlement to the Khedival Star dated 1882, and that the medal was \'received\' by the recipient after he had transferred to the Army Reserve. In addition to the Egypt Medal & clasp & Khedival Star, William had earlier, in, 1879, fought against the Zulus, with 3/60th Rifles, and for which campaign he had been awarded the South Africa Medal with clasp \'1879\', reference the medal roll WO 100/47 Reference \'The Campaign of 1882 in Egypt\' (Maurice, 1887), the embarkation strength of 3rd Battalion King\'s Royal Rifle Corps was; 25 x Officers, 1 x Warrant Officer & 986 x NCO\'s 7 Other Ranks. The battalion was present and fought at the major battles of Kassasin (09/09/1882, where 3/K.R.R.C, suffered 2 x Other Ranks \'Killed-in Action\' & 28 \'Wounded-in-Action\'), and at Tel-el-Kebir (13/09/1882, where they suffered 20 x Other Ranks \'Wounded-in-Action\' A desirable \'Rifles\' Tel-el-Kebir medal to an already battle hardened veteran of the Zulu War 1879 Condition: VF

Egypt and Sudan Medal 1882-1889. With dated reverse \'1882\' & clasp \'Tel-el-Kebir\' (507. Pte. J. Kenna. 1/Sea: Highrs:) Medal verification: Private James Kenna, is confirmed entitled to the medal with clasp, per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, reference WO 100/59. In addition to the Egypt Medal & clasp , plus entitlement to the Khedival Star dated 1882, James had earlier, in, 1880, had taken part in the historic 'Kabul to Kandahar ' forced march, and fought the Afghan's at the Battle of Kandahar, for which services with the then 72nd (Duke of Albany's) Highlanders, he had been awarded an Afghan War Medal with clasp 'Kandahar' & a Kabul to Kandahar Star, reference the respective campaign medal roll of the 72nd Highlanders reference WO 100/52 Note: The recipients Afghan Medal is known to be extant and is recorded as having been sold by 'Bloomsbury Auctions' in 2005 Reference 'The Campaign of 1882 in Egypt' (Maurice, 1887), the embarkation strength of 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders that embarked at Aden Colony for Egypt (where the regiment disembarked 8 August 1882, was; 24 x Officers, 2 x Warrant Officers & 601 x NCO's & Other Ranks. The battalion was present with the 'Indian Contingent' and fought at the great desert victory at Tel-el-Kebir (13/09/1882, where they suffered 4 x casualties amongst the 'Other Ranks', comprising 1 x 'Killed-in-Actio'n & 3 x 'Wounded-in-Action' James Kenna, son of Irish immigrants, was a native of the parish of, Springburn, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born in 1858. By trade a 'Quarry Labourer', James, who claimed to be 19 years & 8 months of age, enlisted for the British Army at, Irvine, Scotland, on, 25 July 1879, on which date he was posted to the Depot of the 58th Brigade for his basic training. He was, however, no stranger to military drill as he cited prior service as a 'Volunteer' with the Royal Renfrew Militia. On 22 December 1879, he was posted to the 72nd Highlanders (then serving on active service in Afghanistan) and embarked for overseas service to India. His extant service papers show that his notified next of kin was named as, Margaret Kenna, Pollockshaws, Glasgow Immediately after arrival in British India, James and his reinforcement draft were immediately sent to Afghanistan, where he took part in the historic 'Kabul to Kandahar' forced march, following which he took part in the Battle of Kandahar. On 1st July 1882, James is confirmed as an original member on the first muster roll of the 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, which regiment had been established on that date - in India - by the amalgamation of the former 72nd (Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders) Regiment of Foot with the 78th (Highlanders) Regiment of Foot (Ross-shire Buffs), to form the new regiment 'The Seaforth Highlanders' (Ross-shire Buffs, Duke of Albany's). The hitherto 72 / 78th regiments of foot became the respective 1st & 2nd battalions of the Seaforth Highlanders James Kenna took his final discharge from the British Army, at Parkhurt, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, on, 5 June 1883 , in consequence of being found unfit for further military service. In total he had served 3 years & 316 days 'With the Colours', including overseas deployments in below locations: - India (including Afghanistan): 22/12/1879-01/08/1882 (2 years 233 days) - Egypt: 02/08/1882-01/11/1882 (92 days) The recipients service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives The medal, uncommonly, for an Egypt Medal, is in choice condition, and desirable thus Condition: About EF

Egypt and Sudan Medal 1882-1889. With dated reverse \'1882\'. No clasp (R. Shepherd. A.B: H.M.S. \"Seahorse.\") Medal verification: Entitlement to the medal with no clasp is confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of H.M.S. Seahorse (only 63 x no-clasp medals to ship), reference ADM 171/41. The roll showing that the medal was delivered, or sent, to the recipient aboard H.M.S. Seahorse on , 4 April 1883 The recipients Service Sheet is extant and i held & accessible at The National Archives Richard Shepherd was a native of, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England, where he was born on, 5 September 1858. Richard had served with the Royal Navy since, 27 August 1874, and mustered aboard H.M.S. Seahorse as an Able Seaman between, 14 June to 10 October 1883, and again between, 2 November 1883 to November to 22 January 1884. Richard transferred to H.M. Coastguard, serving with them between 9 September 1886 until 4 January 1898, during which time he held the rates, Boatman 7 latterly Commissioned Boatman. He served at Coastguard Stations in England, located at, Pevensey Bay, North Sussex, and at Blackgang on the Isle of Wight, Hampshire. Richard was awarded a Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, his service sheet recording that the medal was traced on, 21 March 1890 Condition: VF

Egypt and Sudan Medal 1882-1889. With dated \'1882\' reverse. No clasp (J. Davey. Stkr. H.M.S. \"Iris.\") Medal verification: Entitlement to the medal with no clasp is confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of H.M.S. Iris (297 x no-clasp medals to ship), reference ADM 171/41, which shows that Stoker Davey was sent his medal on, 27 July 1885, while serving on H.M.S. Jumna Jonathan Davey, a native Cornishman, was born at, Padstow, Cornwall, on, 1 June 1859. He joined the Royal Navy on, 9 January 1880, when he was posted to H.M.S. Asia for completion of his basic training. His first \'sea-going\' posting was to H.M.S. Iris, on which ship he served from, 27 April 1880, through to, 30 November 1882. Other ships and shore stations variously served included; Jumna, Duke of Wellington, Active, Thalia, Hibernia, Dolphin, Euphrates, Victory, Severn. Jonathan took his discharge from the Royal Navy on, 7 April 1893 Condition: VF

Egypt and Sudan Medal 1882-89. Reverse dated with clasp 'Tel-El-Kebir' (2198. Pte J. Fraser. 1/Cam'n Highrs:) Important: Medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Cameron Highlanders (ref WO 100/59) No pitting and thus in unusually good condition for this particular campaign medal issue Condition: Toned about EF

Egypt and Sudan Medal 1882-89. Undated reverse, with clasp \'El-Teb_Tamaai\' (3925, Lce. Corpl. C. Davis, 3/K. R. Rif: C.) Medal(s) and clasp verification: Lance Corporal Charles Davis, is confirmed entitled to the un-dated Egypt & Sudan Medal with clasp \'El-Teb-Tamaai\', and a Khedival Star dated 1884, per the below following campaign medal rolls of the 3rd Battalion King\'s Royal Rifle Corps: - Egypt & Sudan Medal undated with clasp \'El-Teb_Tamaai\': WO 100/66 - Khedival Star with dated obverse 1884: WO 100/66 Charles Davis was born in the Parish of St. Marys, Southampton, England, circa January 1857, He enlisted in British Army on 15 May 1879, and was posted to the 60th Foot, who in 1881 were restyled as the King\'s Royal Rifle Corps. Charles embarked for overseas active service in Egypt on, 24 May 1883. From Egypt, Charles, and his unit, 3rd Battalion, King\'s Royal Rifle Corps, was deployed to Sudan, disembarking at Trinkitat on 21 February 1884, where they joined General Graham\'s expedition. He subsequently served at the Battle of El-Teb on 29 February, advancing against the Dervishes in a single square formation and halting their charge with steady volley fire Advancing on towards the Mahdist base at Tamaai, General Graham engaged the Dervishes there on 13 March, this time advancing in two columns. Here a Dervish charge combined with some confused manoeuvring from the British caused the square under General Davis to break. The K.R.R.C. were part of the broken square, facing away from the enemy and they found themselves attacked from the rear as spear-throwing, and-sword wielding Dervish warriors tore into the broken British square Fortunately steady fire from the other square as well as M/1 Battery and the cavalry brigade halted the attackers long enough for 3/KRRC to reform. Following service in the Sudan campaign Charles Davis remained in service, being advanced Corporal in July 1884 and was deployed to the island of Cyprus in September 1884. He remained there for a year before being transferred to the Army Reserve in October 1885, he was finally discharged from the British Army on, 14 May 1891 Sold together with some hardcopy photocopied medal roll extract pages Condition: VF

Egypt Medal 1882-89. Reverse dated 1882 with 4 x clasps 'Tel-El-Kebir' 'Suakin 1884' 'El-Teb_Tamaai' 'The Nile 1884-85' (172, Pte. A. Knox, 1/Gord: Highrs:) 172 Private Alexander Knox, a native of Aberdeen, Scotland was born in 1861; enlisted as 1938 Private, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, July 1879; transferred to the Gordon Highlanders, August 1881; served with the Regiment in Egypt, August 1882- September 1885; discharged, July 1891, after 12 years service with the Colours Condition: VF

Egypt Medal 1882-89. With dated reverse 1882 and 5 x clasps 'Tel-El-Kebir' 'Suakin 1884' 'El-Teb-Tamaai' 'The Nile 1884-85' 'Kirbekan' (174* P**. J. Johnston. 1/Gord: Highrs.) Important: Recipient confirmed as having been entitled to all 5 clasps (reference the published book 'The Abu Klea Medal Roll', by Jack Webb) The recipient was a member of 'D' Coy, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - the only Company of 1/Gordons to qualify for the clasp 'Kirbekan'. In total only 63 x 5 clasp medals were awarded to the Gordon Highlanders of which only 38 medals included the clasp 'Kirbekan' On discharge the recipient took up residence at 6, Elm Road, Birkdale, Southport, Lancashire Sold with some copied research notes, and copied entry page from the above referenced book Condition: Usual contact marks and edge wear with one digit and most of rank unlegible, otherwise toned GF

Egypt Medal 1882. Reverse dated 1882 with clasp 'Alexandria 11th July' (R.W. Saunders. Asst Paymr. R.N. H.M.S. Condor.) Important: The medal and clasp confirmed on respective medal roll (reference ADM 171/41) showing that the medal was delivered to the recipient aboard H.M.S. Condor on 28 March 1883 Robert William Saunders, a native of South Wales, was born on 6 November 1851 at Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, South Wales. The 1911 National Census for England and Wales shows that Robert, a batchelor, was then residing at 84, Brocklehurst Street, London S.E. where he described himself as a retired Assistant Paymaster, with a private pension gratuity of 250 Pounds per annum Condition: The medal with no pitting, thus GVF

Egypt Medal 1882. Reverse dated 1882 with clasp 'Alexandria 11th July' (W. Collins. Stkr.H.M.S. Important: Medal and clasp to Stoker W. Collins is confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll (ref ADM 171/41), wherein it is shown that the medal was sent to the recipient aboard H.M.S. Inflexible on 18 May 1883 Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (7th edition, 2006) it is estimated that there were 486 X medals with clasp 'Alexandria 11th July' issued to officers and crew of H.M.S. 'Inflexible' Condition: VF

Egypt Medal 1882. Reverse dated 1882 with clasp 'Tel-el-Kebir' (1928 Pte. T. Bartlett, 1/Gord. Highrs.) Important: Recipient is confirmed as being mortally wounded in action at the battle of Tel-el-Kebir of 13 September 1882. Private Bartlett subsequently died of his fatal wounds the next day 14 September 1882 The 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders incurred an estimated 38 'NCO's & Other Ranks' casualties (killed, wounded and missing) at Tel-el-Kebir, in which battle the Highland Brigade was conspicuous for their forward gallantry in storming and taking at the point of the bayonet the fortified defences of Arabi Pasha's Army Medal sold with several copies of respective research including copy extracts from the respective Medal Roll, and A.G.'s Casualty Register confirming medal entitlement and casualty status Condition: GVF

Egypt Medal 1882. Reverse dated 1882 with clasp ?Tel-El-Kebir? (Lce Duffr Hookum Singh 6th Bengal Cavy) The recipient was by faith a Sikh, with rank of Lance Duffadar (Corporal) serving with the 6th Bengal Cavalry regiment of the Indian Army The medal in unusually good condition to an Indian Cavalryman of this era Condition: VF

Egypt Medal 1882. Reverse dated \'1882\' with clasp \'Tel-el-Kebir\' (371. Pte. W. Stirton. 1/Gord: Highrs.) Important: The recipient who was a Private serving in the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders is confirmed as having qualified for medal and clasp per the respective medal roll (reference WO 100/59) A soft copy of the respective medal roll entry will be sent to the buyer by email attachment Note: The medal in uncommonly fine condition with no pitting and nicely toned together with a length of original issue silk riband Condition: EF

Egypt Medal 1882. With 1882 dated reverse and clasp \'Tel-El-Kebir\' (Lance Daffadar Thakur 13th Bengal Lancers) The recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of Lance Daffadar (Corporal) serving with the 13th Bengal Lancers of the Indian Army When the 13th bengal Lancers embarked for the Egypt in 1882, the regiment comprised 494 x combatants, 367 x non-combatants, 511 x Horses & 277 Ponies. In all there were 3 x Indian cavalry regiments deployed to Egypt (vis 2nd Bengal Cavalry, 6th Bengal Cavalry & 13th Bengal Lancers) with a strength of 1497 men and 1590 horses, and comprised the 2nd Brigade of the composite 'Cavalry Division' that served in the Egypt Campaign of 1882. During it's service in Egypt, the 13th Bengal Lancers suffered 1 x man killed in action and 1 x man wounded-in-action The regiment had the distinction of being the only regiment of the Indian Contingent serving in Egypt in 1882, to receive any decorations for gallantry, viz the 2 x admissions to the Indian Order of Merit to Lance-Dafadar Upar Sing (3rd Class) & Trumpeter Sarain Sing (3rd Class) for their gallantry at the repulse of the Egyptian Army at Kassassin on 9 September 1882 13th Bengal Lancers was collectively awarded the below following Battle Honours for their services in Egypt; - Egypt 1882 - Tel-El-Kebir In addition all combatants (not followers) of the regiment were awarded the Egypt Medal 1882, and where eligible the clasp 'Tel-El-Kebir' An unusually good condition medal to an Indian Cavalryman, with a firm suspension & only light pitting Condition: Light pitting VF

Egypt Medal 1882. With dated 1882 reverse and clasp 'Tel-el-Kebir' (1841 Sergt. D. Rennick. 2/R.Ir:R.) Important: Sergeant Denis Rennick of the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment is confirmed on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/57) as being entitled to both the medal and clasp Evidently Denis Rennick an Irishman, was a very capable soldier, as in the 1881 Census of England he is recorded as being only 21 years of age when holding the rank of Sergeant. At the time of the Census he was stationed at Farnborough, Hampshire, England, where he resided at North Camp Huts, Lines D,F,G & H. The Census also confirms his nationality as Irish, as his place of birth is shown as Ireland Note: Basis his birth in 1861, and his absence from Census results in the period post 1881, it is quite possible that Denis Rennick is one and same as Commissary and Honorary Captain D. Rennick of the Military Works Services (Indian Army) who was awarded a 1911 Delhi Durbar Medal (reference the respective medal roll WO 100/400) Condition: Usual pitting and contact wear otherwise about VF

Egypt Medal 1882. With dated 1882 reverse and clasp \'Tel-el-Kebir\' (1130 Pte. R. Ronaldson. 1/Cam\'n Highrs:) Important: Private Ronaldson of the 1st Battalion Cameron Highlanders is confirmed as entitled on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/59) Richard Ronaldson born circa 1858, was a native of Inveresk, Musselburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He attested for service with the British Army at Edinburgh on 28 March 1877. At time of his enlistment he claimed to be 18 years and 10 months of age, and described himself as having been a \'Collier\' by occupation. Apart from the period 25 July 1877 through to 15 September 1880, when he was transferred to the the 42nd Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), he served the rest of his time with 1st Battalion Cameron Highlanders. His service and postings comprised; - Home: 28 March 1877 to 25 July 1877 - Mediterranean: 26 July 1877 to 18 June 1879 - Home: 19 June 1879 to 14 September 1880 - Gibraltar: 15 September 1880 to 6 August 1882 - Egypt: 7 August 1882 to 30 June 1883 - Home: 30 June 1883 to 27 March 1889 The above details extrapolated from the recipients extant service papers held in the WO97 file series at The National Archives Condition: Minor pitting otherwise about VF

Egypt Medal 1882. With dated 1882 reverse and clasp \'Tel-el-Kebir\' (1130 Pte. R. Ronaldson. 1/Cam\'n Highrs:) Killed in horrific railway accident, Rutherglen, Train Station, Scotland: On, 9 July 1898, Richard Ronaldson - who had been hauled out of a railway carriage by a railway employee of the Caledonian Railway Company - fell between a carriage in motion and a railway platform. His legs were severed, and he died of mortal wounds within an hour of the accident Medal & clasp verification: Private Richard Ronaldson is confirmed entitled to the Egypt Medal with reverse date 1882 medal & clasp \'Tel-el-Kebir\', per the respective medal roll of the 1st Battalion Queen\'s Own Cameron Highlanders (reference WO 100/59) that was compiled and signed at The Citadel, Cairo, Egypt, on 8 November 1882. Supplementary pages (signed at The Citadel, Cairo, on, 26 March 1883, additionally confirm that the recipient was entitled to the Khedival Star with obverse date 1882 Cameron\'s at Tel-el-Kebir: The 1st Battalion Queen\'s Own Cameron Highlanders were in the thick of the fighting during the great \'Desert Victory\' of Tel-el-Kebir, 13 September 1882, where the Jock\'s of the Cameron\'s - together with the other Highlander Regiments of the Highland Brigade, won a hard-fought battle against the Egyptian troops of Arabi-Pasha. At Tel-el-Kebir, the Cameron Highlanders, suffered 17 other ranks killed or mortally wounded, and 3 officers and 44 other ranks wounded Richard Ronaldson born circa 1858, was a native of Inveresk, Musselburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. He attested for service with the British Army at Edinburgh on 28 March 1877. At time of his enlistment, he claimed to be 18 years and 10 months of age, and a \'Collier\' by occupation. Apart from the period 25 July 1877 through to 15 September 1880, when he was transferred to the the 42nd Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), he served the rest of his time with 1st Battalion Cameron Highlanders. His service and postings comprised: - Home: 28 March 1877 to 25 July 1877 - Mediterranean: 26 July 1877 to 18 June 1879 - Home: 19 June 1879 to 14 September 1880 - Gibraltar: 15 September 1880 to 6 August 1882 - Egypt: 7 August 1882 to 30 June 1883 - Home: 30 June 1883 to 27 March 1889 The above details extrapolated from the recipient\'s extant service papers held 7 accessible in the WO97 file series at The National Archives After taking his discharge from the Regular Army, Richard Ronaldson, returned to Scotland, where he resided with his family at Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, where he resumed his civilian trade as a \'Coillery Worker\'. Richard also enlisted in his local \'Militia Battalion\', viz 4th (Militia) Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. On 9 July 1898, Richard died in a horrific railway accident that was widely reported in the Scottish press, reference the Daily Record issue of 11 July 1898, for an article. Richard\'s widow, Mrs Jessie Ronaldson, subsequently successfully sued the Caldeonian Railway Company, for damages for the loss of the principal pursuers husband - two railway employees had been hauling Richard off the moving train at the time of the accident - and won a claim of GBP 200 plus expenses, that was settled out of court (see The Scotsman issue of, 20 January 1899) Note Richard Ronaldson was twice married (his first wife died) and he left 5 x children (3 x daughters & 2 x sons) with his second wife. His youngest son, William Rendall Ronaldson (1896-1918) was \'Killed-in-Action\', in France on, 14 September 1918, while serving as a Private soldier with the 7th Battalion Scottish Rifles Sold together with a hard-copy set of service papers Condition: Minor pitting otherwise about VF

Egypt Medal undated reverse & clasp 'Suakin 1885' (Labourer. J. Thompson) The recipient was a Labourer, employed by Messers Lucas Aird, the official contractor for building the Suakin-Berber Railway Line. Condition: GVF

Egypt Medal, dated '1882' reverse with clasp 'Alexandria 11th July' (E. Pank, A.B., H.M.S. Penelope) Edward Pank was born in the parish of St. Clements, Norwich in August 1858 and entered the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in February 1875. An Able Seaman by the time of his service in H.M.S. Penelope (December 1880 to November 1882), he was discharged ashore to Melville Hospital in December 1885 Research: The medal sold with a large file of associated research including copied service record Condition: Single edge bruise otherwise VF

Egypt Medal. Reverse dated 1882, with two clasps \'Suakin 1885\' & \'Tofrek\' (14247 Sapr H. Todd. 18th Co R.E.) Sapper Henry Todd, a native of Barsntaple, Devonshire, England, is confirmed on the respective medal roll as being entitled to the dated medal and both clasps (ref WO 100/64) A set of service papers (8 x pages) exist for this soldier at The National Archives Condition: Customary light pitting, and toning, about VF

Egypt Medal. Reverse dated \'1882\' with no clasp (Qr Mr Sgt G. Comber. A.P.D.) Recipient was a Quarter Master Sergeant serving with the Army Pay Department Condition: No pitting about GVF

Egypt Medal. Reverse undated with clasp 'Gemaizah 1888' (1488 Pte W.D. Smart, 2/K.O.Sco:Bord) The recipient served with the 2nd Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers The medal in unusually fine condition for this issue with only minor contact marks (see picture) Condition: VF

Egypt Medal. Reverse undated with clasp 'Suakin 1885' & 'Tofrek' (2571 Pte. J. Reynolds. 5th Lancers) Important: Medal and both clasps confirmed on respective medal roll WO 100/62 John Reynolds was a native of Broomfield, Wigton, Cumberland, England. He attested for military service on 31 December 1883, and prior to joining the 5th Royal Irish Lancers at Dublin on 3 January 1884, he had been employed as a 'Labourer'. He was 21 years and 2 months of age at time of enlistment. He went on to serve a total of 12 years before taking his final discharge on 30 December 1895. During his service with the 5th Royal Irish Lancers he was overseas in Egypt and India for 2 years 232 days. His medical record sheet provides colourful reading typical of a hard-living soldier in the Victorian era Sold together with set of recipients service papers that confirm all above details and which will be sent to the buyer by email attachment Condition: Toned GF

Egypt Medal. Reverse undated with clasp 'Suakin 1885' (17560 Driver G. Chapman. R.E.) Unusually there is no pitting on either the obverse or obverse of this medal George Chapman was a native of Swayfield, Burton, Lincolnshire, England. He attested for military service on 27 September 1882, at Grantham, Lincolnshire. Prior to joining the 'Lincolnshire Regiment' on 29 September 1882, he had been employed as a 'Groom'. He was 22 years and 2 months of age at time of enlistment. He transferred to the Royal Engineers on 10 October 1882, and is confirmed as having served subsequently in 'Soudan' between 26 February - 16 July 1885. His service papers confirm award of the medal with clasp plus the Khedives Egypt Star Sold together with set of recipients service papers that confirm all above details and which will be sent to the buyer by email attachment Condition: Minor edge nicks otherwise GVF

Egypt Medal. Reverse undated with two clasps 'El-Teb_Tamaai' 'The Nile 1884-85' (227, Piper, A. Milne, 1/Gord:****rs) Important: A rare to appointment 'Piper' medal and clasps, confirmed as entitled in the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/66), and the only offcially named medal that this soldier received for his military services - his only other medal entitlement being a Khedives Egypt Star Note: The medal is named exactly as shown on the medal roll, wherein the regimental clerk entered wrong forename initial 'A' (instead of correct initial 'G'). The medal naming is 'as-issued' and was never subsequently corrected George Milne was a native of Mortlach, Dufftown, Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of George and Jane Milne, and prior to joining the Gordon Highlanders he had been employed as a 'Farm Servant'. He joined the British Army at Aberdeen on, 28 September, 1881, at the age of 22 years. His engagement term was 7 years with the Colours and 5 years on the Army Reserve. During his service with the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders he served overseas in Egypt, Soudan and Malta for 3 years 234 days. He was first appointed 'Piper' on 2 February 1883, and held that appointment continuously thereafter through to his final discharge from the British Army. At the time of his final discharge his military conduct was described as having been 'Very Good' Sold together with set of recipients service papers that confirm all above details. Condition: Usual light pitting, and contact wear over 'Highrs' otherwise about VF

Egypt: Khedive?s Star. Obverse dated ?1882? Un-named as issued Condition: Toned VF

Egypt: Khedives Egypt Campaign Star. Obverse dated Un-named as issued Condition: About VF

Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Obverse dated This example being in unusually fine condition for this medal issue - and still retaining most of the original issue \'dark\' finish Condition: Almost EF

Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Obverse dated 1882 The medal in the near original dark finish as issued Condition: GVF

Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Obverse dated 1884, with clasp 'Tokar' in Arabic language Note: The 'Tokar' clasp is mostly encountered on the un-dated Khedival Star, but can of course be found on any of the earlier dated medals. The clasp is rarely seen on the 1882 dated issue, and is scarce on all other dated stars The medal in the original dark finish as issued Condition: GVF

Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Obverse dated 1884-6 Condition: GVF

Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Obverse dated 1884-86 Un-named as issued Condition: VF

Egypt: Khedives Egypt Star. Undated The medal issued in respect of campaigns post 1886 A good example of a fairly scarce campaign star Condition: GVF

Egypt: Khedives Star 1882-1891. Obverse undated with clasp 'Tokar' Unusually for this particular medal issue, this example is in quite exceptional condition retaining it's original dark finish Condition: About EF

Egypt: Khedives Star. Obverse dated 1884-6 Un-named as issued Condition: About VF

Egypt: Khedives Star. Obverse dated 1884-6. Reverse engraved (Pte Isaac Israel 28th B.I.) Note: Named in the correct contemporary regimentally engraved style common to this Indian Army regiment - 28th Bombay Infantry Important: The recipient by faith was Jewish, of the Bene Israel, which community was a favoured recruiting class for service in the infantry regiments of the Bombay Presidency Army Scarce The medal retaining most of it's original dark black laquer finish Condition: GVF

Egypt: Khedives Star. Undated issue with single word legend 'Egypt' obverse Condition: About VF

Egypt: Khedives Sudan Medal 1896-1908. Silver issue with clasp 'Nyam-Nyam' Un-named as issued The clasp was awarded in respect of the punitive expedition mounted in 1905 against the 'Zande' or 'Nyam-Nyam' tribe in the Bahr-el-Ghazal province Note: No regiments of the British Army deployed on this expedition, other then British Officers and NCO's serving on attachment, with the native regiments of the Egyptian Army including several Sudanese infantry battalions Condition: About GVF

Egypt: Khedives Sudan Medal 1896-1908. Silver issue with clasp 'Nyima' An un-named as issued medal Condition: EF

Egypt: Khedives Sudan Medal 1896-1908. Silver issue with clasp ?Nyima? Un-named Condition: GVF

Egypt: Khedives Sudan Medal 1896-1908. Silver issue with clasp \'The Atbara\' (3149 Lce. Corp. Micklethwaite 1 Cam. Highrs) Important: Lance Corporal Arthur Micklethwaite is confirmed \'Killed-in-Action\' at the storming of the \'Zeriba\' stockade at the Battle of Atbara on 8 April 1898 - and one of the regiment\'s Best Shot\'s Note: Medal and clasp verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of the 1st Battalion Queen\'s Own Cameron Highlanders (ref WO 100/81). The respective entry on page 200 of the medal roll has under the \'Address\' column (where the medal was to be sent) has the entry \'Deceased. Mrs A. Micklethwaite, 31 Hope Street, Huddersfield. The medal engraved name in the correct regimental style for the Cameron Highlanders - distinctive for never including the forename initial(s) of the recipient Reference Aberdeen Press and Journal issue of 13 April 1898; Quote, REMINISCENSES OF THE DEAD CAMERONS TRIBUTE TO MAJOR URQUHART An Edinburgh press representative had a chat on Monday morning with a late Sergeant of the Camerons newly returned from Egypt. The sergeant was personally acquainted with the men of his regiment killed and wounded, and spoke in high terms regarding his late comrades in arms. Captain Findlay he knew well, having bene brought into contact with him many times through the keen interest the Captain took in athletics. While stationed in Edinburgh Captain Findlay, said the informant, was the life and soul of the Camerons\' Football Club, and, he added, \"There\'s no a man in the regiment but wad hae followed him through thick an\' thin tae the very death.\" Regarding Captain Urquhart, the sergeant expressed the opinion \"that a smarter or kindlier officer was no tae be found in the British Army.\" He recalled with evident pleasure a reminiscence of a railway journey where a squad of 12 men from Shorncliffe were travelling north under the charge of Captain Urquhart, and having been imbibing a little too freely, were likely to have got into trouble at Perth had not their officer lectured each man personally in such a way, the sergeant said, as to \"mak\' us a\' ashamed o\' oorselves.\" The sergeant mentioned in particular Privates, Galloway, Micklethwaite, and Fleming. Of the first, he said he was a general favourite with officers and men. He had travelled a good deal in South America before joining the Camerons, could sing and dance well. \"There wasna a jollier chap in the hale corps.\" said the sergeant, than \"Joey Micklethwaite; he was a witty loon and yin o\' the best shots in the regiment.\" Private T. Fleming, he said, \"was a gey quiet lad, and a gran\' fiddler. He belonged to Penicuik.\" Of the rest of his comrades the sergeant expressed the opinion that \"they were a gey set o\' dare-devils, but guid-hearted men as onybody need ever wish tae meet wi\'.\" Unquote Reference the Yorkshire Evening Post issue of 13 April 1898; Quote, A Huddersfield Lad Among the Dead Lance-Corporal Arthur Micklethwaite who was killed in the Atbara fight, was a son of Mrs Micklethwaite, a widow, of 31 Hope Street, Turnbridge, Huddersfield, and was 24 years of age. Before he enlisted six years ago, he worked at Turnbridge as a moulder. Unquote. Reference the Huddersfield Chronicle issue of, 16 April 1898; Quote, A Huddersfield Man Killed in the Soudan Arthur Micklethwaite, lance corporal, who was killed in the Atbara fight, was a native of Huddersfield, the son of Mrs. Micklethwaite, widow, of 31, Hope-Street, Turnbridge. He enlisted at Halifax six years ago for the Cameron Regiment. The announcement of his death was made known to his widowed mother by telegram. Mrs. Micklethwaite, who is suffering from influenza, only on Tuesday received a postal order from her son. Unquote. Reference below extracts are from the official \'Despatch\' published in the London Gazette issue of 24 May 1898; Quote, At 7.40 A.M. I sounded the general advance, and as the infantry approached the crest line dominating the trenches the enemy opened fire, gradually increasing in intensity as the crest was reached, and the assaulting columns, now suffering many casualties, steadily and unflinchingly bore down towards the zareba, with \'pipes and bands\' playing ; advancing by successive rushes, they surmounted this obstacle, carrying most gallantly the first line of trenches and stockades at the point of the bayonet. The guns and Maxims accompanying the infantry swept the trenches and ground in front, with case and Maxim fire. The advance through the \" dem\" was steadily continued, trench after trench being cleared, down to the river bank, where the troops arrived at 8.35 A.M. and re-formed... ...The Dervish losses are estimated at over 3,000 killed within and around the zareba. A large number of prisoners, quantities of banners, war drums, rifles, and ten guns were also captured, besides the entire baggage of the Dervish army. With the exception of Osman Digna and three other Chiefs, all the important Emirs were killed, and Mahmud was taken prisoner... ...I deeply regret the loss of Captains Urquhart and Findlay (Cameron Highlanders) and Second Lieutenant Gore (Seaforth Highlanders), who fell gallantly leading their men over the trenches. Our further losses amount in the British brigade to 22 non-commissioned officers and men killed, and 10 officers and 32 non-commissioned officers and men wounded. In the Egyptian army 57 non-commissioned officers and men were killed, and 5 British and 16 native officers and 365 non-commissioned officers and men wounded. Unquote Arthur Micklethwaite, son of, James William Micklethwaite (an Iron Moulder who died on 13 August 1892) and Henrietta Micklethwaite (nee Wilkinson who died 1920) was a native of Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, where he was born sometime in the last quarter of 1873. Arthur was baptized at Salterhebble, All Saints, Yorkshire, England on 30 May 1874, and by the time of the 1881 National Census for England & Wales was residing at, 3 Bensons Square, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, together with the rest of his family, comprising parents and 3 x siblings, viz; older brother Wilkinson Micklethwaite (9), and younger brothers Joe Micklethwaite (5) & Charles Frederick Micklethwaite (2). Arthur is last recorded in any British National Census in 1891, when he is shown as still living with the rest of his family, at which time he was described as an \'Apprentice Iron Moulder Assistant\' and living at, 14 Mulberry Street, Moldgreen, Huddersfield Arthur Micklethwaite\'s supreme sacrifice in distant Sudan, is commemorated in perpetuity on the \'impressive\' regimental memorial to the fallen of the Egypt & Soudan campaigns that is located in the \'Square\' outside of the railway station in Inverness, Scotland. His name and details appear on the \'Atbara\' tablet to the fallen Cameron men\' A most desirable Victorian campaign medal to a Cameron Highlander who was killed in action during the \'Nile Expedition of 1898\' or, \'Reconquest of the Sudan\' campaign Condition: EF

Egypt: Khedives Sudan Medal 1896-1908. Silver no clasp issue (No 6215 Pte A. Dowling. R. Dub. Fus.) Camel Corps: Confirmed served in Sudan 1908 with, British Camel Company, 1st Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers, who took part in operations in the Blue Nile - and the last campaign in which this medal was issued by the Egyptian government Medal verification: Confirmed entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of the British Camel Company, 1st Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers, reference WO 100/406. On rollthe recipients forename initial is shown as \'G\' (sic), but medal is correctly named showing his forename initial A. Only 65 x \'All Ranks\' of the Dublin Fusiliers, were entitled to this medal, all of which were \'no clasp\' entitlements, except for a single clasp \'Katfia\' was awarded to Lt-Col E. A. Dickinson of the regiment In addition to the Khedives Sudan medal, the recipient Arthur Dowling had been decorated with the Distinguished Conduct Medal, and a brace of Mentions-in-Despatches for his gallantry during the South African War. All of the recipients r confirmed awards are cited below: - Distinguished Conduct Medal: Published in London Gazette issue of 27 September 1901 - Mention-in-Despatches: Published in London Gazette issues, firstly 8 February 1901 & secondly 10 September 1901 - Queen\'s South Africa Medal. With 6 x clasps: Reference WO 100/209 - King\'s South Africa Medal. With 2 x clasps: Reference WO 100/209 Distinguished Conduct Medal: Was an award for distinguished conduct during the advance on Laing\'s Nek on 12 June 1900 The recipients South African Campign medals were most recently sold at Noonan\'s, London, on 22 January 2022, per lot 48 Arthur Dowling was a native of the parish of St. Pauls, Dublin, Ireland, Ireland, where he was born circa 1879. By trade a \'Labourer\', Arthur enlisted in the British Army at Dublin, on, 3rd December 1897. On enlistment he cited being a member of the Militia in which force he had served with the 4th (Militia) Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers (in \'A\' Company). He had enlisted in the Militia on, 20 November 1896, at which time he was 17 years & 4 months of age The recipients service papers are extant and are held & accessible at The National Archives A rare and desirable campaign medal to the Royal Dublin Fusiliers Condition: GVF

Egypt: Khedives Sudan Medal 1896-1910. Bronze issue (Bhisti Loak Singh Q.O. Mad. S &M) Medal confirmed as issued for the Dongala Expedition of 1896 per the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/82) of the 1st Company, Queens Own Madras Sappers & Miners, that was compiled and signed at Bangalore, India, on 18 September 1899 Only 47 x Bronze no clasp medals to attested followers of Q.O.S.M. (a total of 198 x silver medals were awarded to the British and Indian combatant all-ranks) Important: The medal awarded to Loak Nath being a unique award to a ?Bhistie? serving with Q.O. Madras Sappers & Miners. While 2 x Bhisties qualified for a medal, it was only Loak Singh who survived, and returned from ?Filed Service? back to India, where he took his discharge at Bangalore sometime before 18 September 1899 ? the other Bhistie is recorded as ?Dead? on the medal roll with the note ?medal not to be prepared? Recipient was an attested non-combatant follower with the trade of ?Bhistie? (Water Carrier) serving with the Queen?s Own Sappers & Miners Condition: GVF

Egypt: Khedives Sudan Medal 1896-1910. Silver issue with 2 x clasps 'Firket' 'Hafir' (1454 - 11) Note: The medal is officially named in Arabic script as shown above, showing recipients regimental number and regiment Important: The recipeint held number 1454 in his regiment which was the 11th Sudanese Infantry Condition: EF

Egypt: Khedives Sudan Medal 1896-1910. Silver issue with 3 x clasps 'Bahr-El-Ghazal 1900-02' 'Nyam Nvam' 'Katfia' The medal un-named Condition: GVF

Egypt: Khedives Sudan Medal 1896-1910. Silver issue with clasp 'Jerok' Medal un-named and unmarked as issued Awarded for a punitive expedition along the Blue Nile near to the Abyssinian border in February-March 1908. Less than a 1000 combatant 'All-Ranks' participated in the expedition - with only a handful of medals and clasps awarded to British seconded personnel A scarce and desirable single issue clasp Condition: EF

Egypt: Khedives Sudan Medal 1896. Silver issue with 5 x clasps 'Firket' 'Sudan 1897' 'The Atbara' 'Abu Hamed' 'Khartoum' The medal an un-named as issued example All clasps with correct rivets as issued Condition: VF

Egypt: Khedives Sudan Medal 1896. Silver issue with 6 x clasps 'Firket','Sudan 1897', 'The Atbara ', 'Abu Hamed','Khartoum', 'Nyima' Un-named as issued Note: The first five clasps represent service during the 'Reconquest of the Sudan' (1896-1898) and during the subsequent 'Pacification of the Sudan' - Nyima was an expedition mounted in 1908, and was the final clasp to be issued with this medal An impressive multi-clasp medal Condition: About EF

Egypt: Khedives Sudan Medal 1896. Silver issue with 6 x clasps 'Sudan 1897' 'The Atbara' 'Khartoum' 'Sudan 1899' 'Gedid' 'Jerok' Note: The third clasp attached to the second clasp by a straight metal rod, all other clasps riveted The medal an un-named as issued example The two latter clasps uncommon on the market Condition: VF

Egypt: Khedives Sudan Medal 1896. Silver issue. No clasp Note: Arabic number has been neatly skimmed / removed from the rim at 2 o'clock Condition: Toned GVF

Egypt: Khedives Sudan Medal 1910. 2nd type issued between 1916-22. Bronze issue Un-named as issued Condition: EF

Egypt: Khedives Sudan Medal 1910. Bronze, first issue type Note: The 1st issue type medals were fitted with swivel suspenders and issued between 1910-1916 Condition: EF

Egypt: Khedives Sudan Medal 1910. Silver issue, first type with clasp 'Mandal' (2703) Important: The medal is offically named to a native soldier, with the recipients regimental number being inscribed on the medal in Arabic digits as was the customary practise Note: The medals issued during the reign of 'Abbas Hilmi II' 1910-1916 were all issued with swivel suspenders Condition: GVF

Egypt: Khedive\'s Egypt Star. With obverse date \'1882\' Awarded by the Khedive of Egypt to British personnel who had qualified for the silver, named, British Egyptian campaign medal with reverse date 1882 Condition: VF

Egypt: Khedive\'s Sudan Medal 1896-1908. Silver issue with 3 x clasps \'Sudan 1899\', \'Gedid\' & \'Katfia\' An un-named & un-marked medal, as issued An interesting and scarce spread of clasps, for \'Punitive Expeditions\' in the years after the \'Re-conquest of the Sudan\' campaign of 1896-1898. These \'Punitive Expeditions\' were conducted exclusively by regiments and units of the Egyptian Army (albeit some British Officers and NCO\'s were present on attached / Staff basis etc) \'Katfia\', an expedition in 1908, was the penultimate clasp issue for this medal Scarce seen clasp combination Condition: GVF

Egypt: October 6 Memorial Medal (Campaign Medal for the Arab Israeli War October 1973). Gilt & enamel Instituted on 16 February 1974 The medal was awarded to all armed forces personnel who served between 6 October 1973 and 2 February 1974, during the 'Yom Kippur' War The medal retaining the original riband and distinctive gilt pin back medal mounting bar as issued Condition: About GVF

Egyptian Campaign 1882: Commemorative Patriotic Medal for the Egypt Campaign 1882. White metal Metal: White metal Dimension: 38mm Weight: 26g (inc suspension, riband & silver fittings) Obverse: Portrait effigy of Sir Garnet Wolseley - later Field Marshal Wolseley. With legend \"Sir Garnet Wolseley G.C.B., G.C.M.G. Born June 4th 1833\" Reverse: In the centre \"To commemorate the triumphant return of the British Troops from Egypt 1882\", surrounded by the battles and places, \"Alexandria, Ismailia, Chalouf, Kassassin, Tel el Kebir, Cairo\" The medal pierced and fitted with silver ring and ornate silver riband hanger, with stitched silk riband in the colours of the Order of St, Patrick (in 1885 Wolseley was created a Knight of the Order of St. Patrick) , with matching integral top brooch bar, with reverse hinged and clasp fittings Reverse of the medal sometime brooched A rare Egypt Campaign 1882 commemorative medal Condition: GF

Empire of Japan: Manchukuo (China Manchuria Puppet State). National Foundation Merit Medal The original silk riband retaining the hook and eye fittings as issued Medal contained in its lacquer gilt titled 'rio-nuri' case of issue Condition: About EF

Empress of India Medal 1877. Silver issue The medal fitted with original full-neck silk neck cravat riband The medal complete together with it's fitted leatherette case of issue. This having the logo of 'C.C. Adams, Sculptor London, on inside lid, and gilt tooled Imperial Crown on the outside lid of the case Sold together with a brass pin for riband, this presumably of the type issued at time of presentation A magnificent example of this scarce and important 'Imperial' commemorative medal Condition: About EF

Empress of India Medal 1877. Silver issue The medal fitted with original full-neck silk neck cravat riband The medal complete together with it's fitted leatherette case of issue. This having the logo of 'C.C. Adams, Sculptor London) on inside lid, and gilt tooled Imperial Crown on the outside lid of the case A magnificent example of this scarce and important commemorative medal Condition: About EF

Empress of India Medal 1877. Silver issue The medal fitted with original full-neck silk neck cravat riband The medal complete together with it's fitted leatherette case of issue. This having the logo of 'C.C. Adams, Sculptor London, on inside lid, and gilt tooled Imperial Crown on the outside lid of the case Sold together with the official brass issue pin for riband An excellent example of this scarce and important 'Imperial' commemorative medal The case of issue (A/F) with some exterior damage and scuff mars Condition: Medal is GVF

Empress of India Medal 1877. Silver issue The medal fitted with a full neck cravat of replacement riband The medal in unusually superb condition, retaining much of the original crisp frosted finish and hence virtually uncirculated Condition: EF

Empress of India Medal 1877. Silver issue The medal complete with original full-neck silk neck cravat riband A magnificent example of this important commemorative medal Condition: EF

Empty blue plush hinged leatherette fitted case of issue As used for Sea Gallantry Medal, Rocket Apparatus LSGC & Coastguard Condition: VF

Essex Regiment. Victorian issue bi-metal cap badge Worn circa 1895-1901, including on active service during the South African War The badge with customary sweat holes on reverse & retaining its 2 x loop fittings as issued Condition: About EF

Ethiopia (Empire): An Ethiopian Korean War veterans 6 x space riband bar - Ethiopia: Order of the Star of Ethiopia - Ethiopia: Commemorative Medal for the Korean War - South Korea (Republic): Korean War Service Medal 1950-1953 - United Nations: Service Medal for the Korean War - United States: Presidential Unit Citation - South Korea (Republic): Presidential Unit Citation Dimensions: 122mm x 26mm (ribands are individually 61mm x 13mm) A 'Supersized' locally made riband bar for an Ethiopian Korean War Veteran. The silk ribands all under laminate - and fairly typical for locally made riband bars in East Africa Note: The 'Butchers Apron' on the UN Service Medal has double the regulation number of vertical stripes - a true local riband variant! The ribands mounted a tin/alloy metal plate, which latter retains the original hinged pin and clasp fittings, and as-worn A rare seen locally made Korean War veterans riband bar Condition: VF

Ethiopia (Empire): Commemorative service medal for service with United Nations Operation in the Congo (UNAC) 1960-64. Bronze gilt Awarded to the Ethiopian service personnel who served with the Ethiopian Contingent of the United Nations Operation in the Congo (UNAC) The United Nations Operation in the Congo (French: Opération des Nations Unies au Congo, abbreviated to ONUC) was a United Nations peacekeeping force deployed in the Republic of the Congo in 1960 in response to the Congo Crisis. ONUC was the UN's first peacekeeping mission with significant military capabilities, and remains one of the largest UN operations in both scale and operational scope At its peak, UN forces numbered nearly 20,000 military personnel from over two dozen countries, led largely by India, Ireland, and Sweden. During the peak of hostilities between September 1961 and December 1962, ONUC transitioned from a peacekeeping to a military force, engaging in several clashes and offensives against secessionist and mercenary forces. Following the reintegration of Katanga in February 1963, ONUC was gradually phased out, and civilian aid increased, becoming the single largest assistance effort by the UN up to that time. UN personnel were withdrawn entirely on 30 June 1964 Ethiopian Contingent: Four hundred and sixty Ethiopian troops were among 3,500 UN soldiers to arrive by 20 July 1960. This initial contingent would form the Tekil (or "Tekel") Brigade, which was stationed in Stanleyville. Through the course of the operation, some 3,000 members of the elite Kebur Zabagna (imperial bodyguards)—about 10 percent of the Ethiopian Army's strength at that time—were raised by Emperor Haile Selassie, along with an air force squadron.The Ethiopian 3rd Brigade was distinguished for having provided decisive artillery support in the UN's siege of Kibushi in late 1962/early 1963 Condition: GVF

Ethiopia (Empire): Eritrea service medal. Third grade bronze medal Awarded to Ethiopian personnel serving in the long running campaigns & border disputes with Eritrea since 1951 The medal retaining its original silk riband, as issued An impressive large well struck medal Condition: GVF

Ethiopia (Empire): Patriots Campain Medal 1936-1941. Bronze Also known as the 'Patriot Medal', this was the campaign medal instituted by Emperor Haile Selassie, on 30 November 1944, to reward all the 'Ethiopian Patriots' - irregulars and resistance fighters - who had participated in the campaign against the fascist forces of Italy The medal retaining its original silk riband, as issued Condition: GVF

Ethiopia (Empire): Victory Star 1941. White metal Awarded to Ethiopian personnel who had fought in the liberation campaign against Italy, and were serving with Ethiopian forces when Victory was declared in 1941 The medal retaining its original silk riband Condition: VF

Ethiopia (Peoples Democratic Republic): Commemorative service medal for the 40th anniversary of \'Victory\' over Italy 1941-1981. White metal The medal retaining its original riband, as issued Condition: GVF

Ethiopia (Peoples Democratic Republic): Commemorative service medal for the \'Patriots\' of the War against Italy Obverse of the medal depicting the busts of 2 x Ethiopian \'Warriors\' of the period 1936-1941 The \'Patriots\' referred to the irregulars, and resistance forces This medal was issued as a replacement (the new political regiment purged Ethiopian of all medallic representations of the former \'Emperor\') issue for the \'Patriots\' medal awarded during the reign of Emperor Haile Selassie Note: The regime of the Peoples Democratic of Ethiopia made orders and medals awarded during the reign of Emperor Haile Selassie, which bore his portrait as obsolete The medal retaining its original riband, as issued Condition: GVF

Ethiopia: Distinguished Military Medal (Emperor Haile Selassie I) The decoration fitted with a further award emblem on riband, and retaining the original pin-back investiture brooch on reverse of riband, this latter makers marks 'Mappin & Webb Ltd' Together with official plush case of issue, this retaining makers marks of 'Mappin & Webb, Oxford Street London' on the inside of the upper lid. Condition: EF

Ethiopia: Distinguished Military Medal (Emperor Haile Selassie I) The decoration fitted with a further award emblem on riband, and retaining the original pin-back investiture brooch on reverse of riband, this latter makers marks \'Mappin & Webb Ltd\' Together with official plush case of issue, this retaining makers marks of \'Mappin & Webb, Oxford Street London\' on the inside of the upper lid. Condition: EF

Ethiopia: Korean War Medal This impressive campaign medal - the most striking to be issued by any combattant country for the Korean War - was awarded to all Ethiopian service personnel who served in Korea 1950-1953 The medal fitted with it\'s original silk issue riband suspended from a mounting brooch that retains its hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

Ethiopia: Korean War service medal The medal bearing the makers marks marks of C.C. Sporrong & Co Sweden The medal fitted with original riband and suspended form a pinned brooch mounting bar to reverse of upper riband Condition: GVF

Ethiopia: Military Medal of Merit of the Order of St. George A fine condition example of this the highest grade of bravery decoration available during the era of the Ethiopian Empire Condition: EF

Ethiopia: Pair of Korea War Medals comprising; - Ethiopia: Korea Service Medal - UN Service Medal. With clasp 'Korea' (In amheric Ethiopian language) Only an estimated 3158 x Ethiopian Service Medals were issued Note: The Ethiopian Korea Service medal with makers marks 'C.C. Sporrong, Sweden) Both medals retaining their original silk ribands as issued. The UN medal additionally retaining the original issue intricate hinged pin and clasp fitting Condition: VF

Ethiopia: Patriotic Refugees Medal 1935-41 This retaining the original 'as issued & as worn' investiture pin-brooch to reverse of upper riband. The brooch with makers marks 'Mappin & Webb Ltd' Condition: GVF

Ethiopia: United Nations Service Medal with clasp 'Korea', in 'Amharic' Ethiopian language Ethiopia supplied 3 x battalions of infantry during the course of the Korean War, each serving in rotation while attached to the 7th Infantry Division of the United States Army. Casualties incurred by the 'Kagnew' battalions is estimated to have been 121 x 'Killed-in-Action' and 536 x 'Wounded-in-Action' Condition: VF

Ethiopia: Victory Star 1941 Condition: GVF

Ethiopia: War Medal 1935-41 This an example with 5 x flame emblems on riband each denoting a years service Condition: GVF

Ethiopia: War Medal 1935-41 This medal retaining the fitted pin-back brooch bar on reverse of riabnd ' as issued & as worn'. The brooch with makers marks 'Mappin & Webb Ltd' Condition: GVF

Europe: Allies Great War Commemorative \'Peace Medal\' 1914-1919 Gilt metal Obverse: Legend \'Pax Victoris\' with depiction of Angel of Victory Reverse: A pastoral scene with sunburst above together with shield / crests of the \'Allies\', and legend \'European War 1914-1919\' Condition: GF

Excellent provenance Gurkha Rifleman's Victorian era multi-clasp campaign medal group of 3: Sepoy Lall Sing Demaie, 4th Goorkha Regiment, later 4th Gurkha Rifles of the Indian Army - IGS 1854. 'North West Frontier' 'Umbeyla' 'Looshai' (Sepoy Lall Sing Demaie, 4th Goorkha Regt) - Afghanistan 1880. 'Ali Musjid' 'Kabul' 'Kandahar' (Sepoy Lall Sing Demaie, 4th Goorkha Regt.) - Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (Sepoy Lall Sing Demaie, 4th Goorkha Regt.) Note: Typical contact wear on edges of IGS & Afghan Medals, Provenance: Formerly in the cabinets of the distinguished pioneer medal collector Dr. A.A. Payne, of Sheffield. Reference 'British and Foreign Orders, War Medals, and Decorations' (A.A. Payne, 1911) wherein the medals are recorded with the additional remark under the entry for the IGS 1854 'with verification certificate'- this latter almost certainly indicating that the origins of the medals were with one of the Victorian era British Officer 'Medal Collectors' of the Indian Army, of which at least two were known to be serving with Gurkha regiments in the 1890's - and who supplied fellow collectors including Dr Payne with choice medals for their collections A scarce combination of medals and clasps representing diverse services on both the North East and North West Frontiers of India, as well as hard campaigning in neighbouring Afghanistan. Condition: Claw tightened on IGS otherwise about VF

Far East Pacific Star Campaign Medal Group of 4: - The 1939-1945 Star - The Pacific Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Un-named as issued Sold together with named card boxes of issue Condition: Medals EF

Federated Malay States Volunteer Force Light Battery: A bi-metal metal die-struck cap badge with King's Crown The 3 x lower scrolls beneath the gun inscribed reading left to right 'Light - F.M.S.V.F. - Battery' The badge fitted with original slider on reverse An extremely rare colonial issue of the ubiquitous 'Royal Artillery' cap badge Condition: GVF

Fiji: Independence Medal 1970 Condition: GVF

Finland (Republic). Cross of Liberty. 1st type \'1918\' reverse. 3rd Class (Military) with Swords. In gilt and enamel The reverse of the badge with raised dates \'1918\' - and of the scarce 1st type of this prestigious order that was only awarded 1918-1919 Initially the order was only bestowed for gallant and meritorious acts during times of war The Senate of Finland established the Crosses of Liberty and the Medals of Liberty on 4 March 1918 following proposals put forward by General of the Cavalry Mannerheim, Commander-in-Chief of the Finnish Military Forces. Mannerheim declared that the Cross of Liberty was established for the purpose of denoting and rewarding the heroic acts of soldiers on the battlefield and the self-sacrifice undertaken to lay the foundations for the liberty of Finland. As commanded by Mannerheim, and following his detailed guidelines, renowned Finnish artist Axel Gallen-Kallela designed the Crosses of Liberty and the Medals of Liberty. The highest classes of the Cross of Liberty incorporate a white cross similar to that of the Russian Order of St George. Gallen-Kallela superimposed on this a straight swastika, which was declared to be “a symbol of the sun, life and freedom, a symbol of many nations”, and placed a heraldic rose at the centre. In the manner of the Russian Order of St George, the Cross of Liberty has four numbered classes, but it also has a Grand Cross in the Western European tradition. When, in January 1919, a new class was added to the Cross of Liberty, namely First Class with Star, the wearing of the Order’s four highest decorations corresponded to the classes of the Order of St George On 28 January 1919, having considered that the Cross of Liberty had fulfilled its purpose since Finland had gained her freedom and sovereign independence, Regent Mannerheim discontinued its conferral. However, the Cross of Liberty was reinstated during the Winter War, and a permanent Order of the Cross of Liberty was founded by decree on 16 December 1940. The later crosses all being dated 1940 on the reverse Condition: GVF

Finland: Medal for the Continuation War (campaign against the Soviet Union 1941-45) Medal retaining its original long length of silk riband The medal was awarded for service during the 'Continuation War' fought between 25 June 1941 to 19 September 1944 Military casualties incurred during the 'Continuation War', comprised an estimated 225,000 Finland; 84,000 Germany; 754,000 Soviet Union Finlands military casualties by category were estimated to be: - 63,200 +/- Dead or Missing - 158,000 +/- Wounded - 3,500 +/- Prisoners of War Condition: GVF

Finland: Medal of Physical Education and Sports. Bronze grade. 1st type badge with 1945 reverse legend \'Urheilu Isanmaa\' Instituted 1 March 1945 Awarded for outstanding achievement in Finnish athletics, and for services to physical education A good early issue in choice condition with bright long length of original silk riband The stitched silk riband fitted with a two pronged investiture mounting pin as-worn Condition: EF

Finland: Merit Medal of the Order of the White Rose. 2nd Class. Silver. Hallmarked A very early issue with exquisite silver & mint hallmarks on rim of medal comprising (00/crown/813H/rowboat/N7) The Order of the White Rose of Finland (Suomen Valkoisen Ruusun ritarikunta) is one of three official orders in Finland. The Order comprises, 6 x classes of Orders, a Cross of Merit and 3 x grades of medals The Order of the White Rose of Finland was established by Gustaf Mannerheim in his capacity as regent (temporary head of state) on January 28, 1919. The name comes from the nine roses argent in the coat of arms of Finland. The order's rules and regulations were confirmed on May 16, 1919, and its present rules date from June 1, 1940 The Order, Cross and Medals - all classes & grades - can be awarded for civil or military service Condition: Toned about EF

Finland: Un-attributed Bravery & Campaign medal pair to a Finnish Naval \'Coastal Defence\' veteran of the \'Winter War\' 1939-1940 Comprising: - Finland: Medal for Bravery of the Order of Liberty. 1st Class silver with date 1939 - Finland: Winter War Medal 1939-40. With crossed 'Swords' emblem and clasp 'Rannikkopuolustus' The Medal for Bravery of the Order of Liberty has the reverse date '1939' denoting an award for the successful 'Winter War' (bravery medals of this order awarded for the 'Conuation War 1941-1945' have the reverse date 1941. The Order was created on 16 December 1940 and based on the Crosses and Medals of Liberty from the liberation war of 1918 during which Finland won her freedom from Russia. In the Winter War of November 1939-March 1940 Russia attempted to re-annex Finland, as she had the other independent Baltic states. Finland resisted heroically and against overwhelming odds retained her independence, though forced to cede territory. This example would only have been awarded for an act of military bravery in the 'Winter War 1939-1940' Note this example of the Medal for Bravery of the Order of Liberty has the reverse date '1939', and is silver (not hallmarked) but with thinner flange associated for the silver issues The 'Swords' emblem on the 'Winter War' medal riband denotes a serviceman who experienced 'combat' during the Winter War The clasp 'Rannikkopuolustus' (or, Coastal Defence), was awarded to personnel of the Finnish Navy, and both Fleet and Coastal Artillery, Coast Guard and any other personnel who had come under fire while serving aboard a ship during the 'Winter War' against the armed forces of the Soviet Union The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings for wear Scarce seen clasp on the 'Winter War Medal' to Finnish naval forces Condition: GVF

Fire Brigade Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. EIIR issue (Fireman Clement C. Long) The medal has been court-mounted for display by a previous owner Condition: EF

Fire Brigade Union \'Departmental\' Medal of Honour: For \'Pas de Calais\'. Second type in bronze (1930) (Medaille Union Departmental des Sapeurs Pompiers du Pas de Calais 1930) The second type medals were instituted in 1930, in two classes / grades, silver & bronze, for award to the Firefighters in the Pas de Calais region of Northern France The medal retaining its original silk riband Condition: EF

First Afghanistan War Medal 1842. With 'Victoria Vindex' obverse legend and 'Cabul 1842' reverse (Chas Hook 3rd Lt.Dragns) Note: The medal fitted with original steel clip and hinged straight bar suspension Important: Medal named in impressed serifed capitals, per the customary regimental style associated with this particular regiment Reference 'Early Indian Campaigns and the Decorations Awarded for them (Major H. Biddulph, N&M reprint 2005), it is estimated that 3500 x medals awarded to Europeans and 12471 x medals awarded to native troops Condition: Toned GVF

First Afghanistan War Medal 1842. With 'Victoria Vindex' obverse legend and 'Ghuznee & Cabul' 1842 reverse (Corpl Masey Godfrey 1st Troop Horse Brigade Bombay Arty) Note: The medal fitted with replacement clip and hinged straight bar suspension Important: Medal named in engraved script, per the customary regimental style most commonly associated this particular regiment Reference 'Early Indian Campaigns and the Decorations Awarded for them (Major H. Biddulph, N&M reprint 2005), it is estimated that only 360 x medals awarded to Europeans and 1567 x medals awarded to native troops Per file reference N/3/RC/2 F.6. of the India Office Records held at the British Library, it is recorded that a Sergeant Godfrey Massey of 1st Troop H. Bgde, age 28 years, was buried in Poona, Bombay Presidency on 26 March 1845. It is our opinion that further research of primary source held at the British Library will confirm beyond any doubt that Masey Godfrey and Godfrey Massey are one and the same person A scarce medal type on the market Condition: Toned GVF

First Life Guards: Cap badge. With King\'s Crown and George V cypher. Gilding metal. Circa 1911-1922 Complete with brass slider fitting on reverse, as issued Reference: Kipling & King No. 797 (Volume I 'Head-Dress Badges of the British Army' (Kipling & King, 2006 edition)) Condition: About EF

Five: Company Quartermaster Serjeant Edmund Davies Welch, 7th Battalion Hampshire Regiment - British War Medal. Silver issue (305013 C. Sjt. E.D. Welch. Hamps. R.) - Interallied Victory Medal (305013 C. Sjt. E.D. Welch. Hamps. R.) - Territorial Force War Medal (64 Sjt. E.D. Welch. Hamps. R.) - Defence Medal - Territorial Force Efficiency Medal. GV (305013 C.Q.M.Sjt. E.D. Welch, 7/Hamps: R.) Important: All Great War and TFEM medals confirmed as entitled per the respective Medal Index Card, which show that the T.F.E.M. was awarded per Army Order 67 on 1 February 1919 Note: 7th Battalion Hampshire Regiment deployed to India in 1914, landing Karachi 11 November 1914. The battalion remained in India until January 1918, when it embarked for theatre of war 'Aden' Edmund D. Welch, the son of Edmund and Harriet Welch, was a native of Bournemouth, Hampshire England, where he was born circa 1890. The National Census for England & Wales record that in 1911 Edmund was single and living with his parents and siblings at 68 Commercial Road, Bournemouth, and was by trade employed as a 'House Decorator'. He is recorded as having died at Asfhord, Kent sometime in the last quarter of 1968 The medals mounted in the court-style. The mounting bar retaining it's original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with some copied research including the respective Medal Index Cards Condition: GVF

Five: Lieutenant-Colonel Reginald Ettrick Havelock Horn, General Service List, late 1st Battalion 3rd Madras Regiment - IGS 1908. GV \'Waziristan 1921-24\' (Lt. R. E. Horn, 1-3 Madras R.) - The 1939-45 Star - The Africa Star No clasp - The Italy Star - War Medal. With \'Oak leaf\' emblem for \'Mention-in-Despatches\' Sold together with flattened card box of issue for the Second World War medals, this addressed to the recipient at: 55 Harrow Road, Carshalton Surrey Mention-in-Despatches: Lieutenant-Colonel Horn, Royal Army Service Corps, had the award of the MID published in the London Gazette issue of 23 May 1946, which preamble to the award states: Quote, The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Mediterranean Theatre Unquote. Reginald Ettrick Havelock orn served with the 1st Battalion Madras Regiment during the Waziristan campaign of 1921-24. After leaving the Indian Army, he saw further service during the Second World War with both 2nd Battalion Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry and the Royal Army Service Corps in North Africa, Italy and Greece, for which he was Mentioned in Despatches, as a Lieutenant-Colonel (London Gazette 23 May 1946). The medals mounted in the court-style. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining its long hinged pin & clasp fittings All IGS 1908 medals named British Officers of the 3rd Madras Regiment, are rare, as only 1st Battalion of the Madras Regiment, deployed on active campaign service to the North West Frontier of India in period 1920-24. Rare to 3rd Madras Regiment Condition: GVF

Foreign Service pair to an Indian Air Force Officer: Squadron Leader S.K. Das, Indian Air Force - Sainya Seva Medal with clasp 'Jammu & Kashmir' (8993 Fg Off S.K. Das, I.A.F.) - Videsh Seva Medak with clasp 'Bhootan' (8993 Sq Ldr S.K. Das, I.A.F.) Condition: GVF

Four: A \'Bugler Throughout the Great War\' campaign & long service medal group of 4: Bugler William H. Payne, 1/4th Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry (Territorial Force) - 1914-15 Star (1487 Bglr: W. H. Payne. Oxf: & Bucks: L.I.) - British War Medal. Silver issue (1487 Pte. W. H. Payne. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) - Interallied Victory Medal (1487 Pte. W. H. Payne. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) - TFEM. GV issue (200079 Pte. - L. Cpl. - W. H. Payne. 4/Oxf: & Bucks: L.I.) Buglers Photographs: The recipient has several mentions in local 'Oxfordshire' newspapers including his inclusion in group photographs of the 'Buglers' of 1/4 OBLI, published as under:: - Oxford Chronicle & Reading Gazette issue of 20 October 1916, for a splendid named group photograph'On The Front' of the Buglers of 1/4 OBLI including Bugler Payne - Oxford Chronicle & Reading Gazette issue of 11 April 1919 for a named group photograph of original members of 16 Platoon 1/4 OBLI including Bugler Payne Medal verification: The Great War medals confirmed per the respective Great War medal rolls: - 1914-15 Star: Ref WO 329/2745 - British War & Interallied Victory Medal: Ref WO 329/1369 - Territorial Force Efficiency Medal: Ref AO No 275 of 1 August 1919 The medals all fitted with contemporary silk stitched ribands William H. Payne attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry (Territorial Force), prior to the Great War (the Oxford Chronicle & Reading Gazette issue of 21 May 1909 contains an article pertaining to new appointments in the 4th OBLI recording No 4549 Bugler W. Payne 'F' Company, which may be the same soldier?) and served as a Bugler with the 1st/4th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 29 March 1915 William was 'Disembodied' from the British Army on, 1 May 1919. Condition: GVF

Four: Corporal Arthur Prue, 2/4th Battalion Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry - British War Medal. Silver issue (2478 Cpl. A. Prue. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) - Interallied Victory Medal (2478 Cpl. A. Prue. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.) - Defence Medal - Special Constabulary Long Service Medal. GVI 1st issue (Arthur R. Prue) Medal verification: The recipients entitlement to the Great War medals is verified per below following cited medal roll references - British War Medal. Silver issue (Reference WO 329/1370) - Interallied Victory Medal (Reference WO 329/1370) Corporal Arthur Prue first entered theatre of war \'France\' while serving with 2/4 Battalion Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, at which time he held the regimental number 2478. He was latterly given a different regimental number viz 200501, that he held when he took his discharge from the British Army Arthur Richard Prue, was by trade a Cabinet Maker, and a native of, Banbury, Oxfordshire, England, where he was born on, 11 November 1896. He attested for the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry for service during the Great War, and was appointed Corporal. He is recorded as having died, at the age of 81 years, in Banbury, on, 8 May 1978 Condition: VF

Four: Lieutenant-Colonel Percy Edward Wylie, 2nd Battalion Kings Own Scottish Borderers, who onetime commanded the Arab Battalion of the Camel Corps - British War Medal. Silver issue (Lt.Col P.E. Wylie.) - Interallied Victory Medal (Lt.Col P.E. Wylie.) - Egypt: Order of the Nile, 4th Class breast badge by Lattes, with rosette on riband - Egypt: Khedives Sudan Medal 1910. Silver second issue, no clasp Note: Recipient is confirmed on his Medal Index Card as having additionally qualified for a 1914-15 Star, having entered theatre of operations 'Egypt' on 18 August 1914 Important: The issuance of the Khedives Sudan Medal 1910 to an officer of the Kings Own Scottish Borderers (K.O.S.B.) is rare Percy Edward Wylie was born in Calcutta on 13 August 1884, and was baptised in Nutley, Sussex, 22 August 1901. He was a Cadet at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. Commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the 2nd Battalion King?s Own Scottish Borderers, 23 April 1904; he was advanced to Lieutenant in November 1906. Having previously served with the K.O.S.B. in Egypt in 1903, he was attached to the Egyptian Army in October 1911. He served in the Kassala District of Sudan, October 1911-December 1912 and then the Blue Nile District, January-December 1913 and was promoted to Captain in February 1914. With the onset of war he was serving with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in Egypt from August 1914, and served in the Sudan as Officer Commanding the Arab Battalion Camel Corps, in operations in Eastern Sudan against poachers and slavers and took part in the Darfur operations, 1916. Advanced to the local rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in December 1917 Struck off the strength of the Egyptian Army on 17 November 1920 and reverted to the home establishment, being posted back to the 2nd Battalion K.O.S.B. Upon his retirement from the Egyptian Army he was awarded the Egyptian Order of the Nile (London Gazette 22 April 1922). Wylie retired on 26 August 1922 due to ill health with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel and died on 10 March 1953 at Tamboerskloof Nursing Home, Cape Town Sold with some copied research Condition: VF and better

France (2nd Empire): China War Medal 1860 (M?daille comm?morative de l'exp?dition de Chine 1860) An official Paris Mint struck issue with designer 'Barre' obverse, and reverse of 'Boule' suspension with silver hallmark (Poincon) The medal fitted with a length of new replacement riband Note: Reference 'Les Brevets des m?dailles comm?moratives militaires du Second Empire' (Cardonna, 2011) 'Brevets' awarding the medal to recipients who served in the Second Opium War were issued as under; - Army: 6,680 - Navy: 12,000 - Ministry of Finance: 19 The reverse of the medal inscribed with the names of the 6 x principal battles of the Second Opium War, where the French Expeditionary Corps served An attractive and desirable campaign medal for the Second Opium War Condition: Toned VF

France (2nd Empire): Italy Campaign Medal 1859 (Medaille De La Campagne D'Italie 1859) named around rim (103 De Lig' Deremble FRS/FF 223) The naming suggests the recipient was No 223 of the 103 Regiment of the Line - and uncommon found named thus After the annexation of 'Savoy', in 1860, the 103 Regiment of the Line was designated to absorb those troops of the former 'Savoy Brigade' - an integration which proved to be wholly unsuccessful Medal in silver (with poincon hallmark on reverse side of suspension knob) with 'Barre' designer details on obverse Provenance: Ex 'J. Coolidge Hills Collection' / American Numismatic Society Sale, as Lot 265 (Morton & Eden, 24 May 2006) Medal retaining it's original silk riband Condition: The medal GVF

France (2nd Empire): Italy Campaign Medal 1859 (Medaille De La Campagne D'Italie 1859). Attributed to Sub-Lieutenant Louis Alexandre Rang 2nd Regiment Infantry of the Line Medal in silver (with poincon hallmark on reverse side of suspension knob) with 'Barre' designer details on obverse Important: A positively attributed campaign medal for the French/Austrian War of 1859, to; Sub-Lieutenant Louis Alexandre Rang, 2nd Infantry Regiment of the Line, and sold together with the original Ministry of War award document to Lieutenant Rang, this dated 1 October 1859, including ministry and regimental (2e Regiment) stamps, this latter signed by Colonel Levy, Officer Commanding 2e Regiment d'Infanterie Note: The 2nd Regiment of Infantry of the Line had 3 x battalions serving in Italy during the Franco-Austrain War of 1859 - their services at the Battle of Solferino, being recognized in 1880, when the award of the battle honour 'Solferino' was granted to be emblazoned as one of the battle honours carried on the regimental flag Condition: The medal GVF

France (2nd Empire): Italy Campaign Medal 1859 (Medaille De La Campagne D\'Italie 1859) Medal in silver (with poincon hallmark on reverse side of suspension knob) with 'Barre' designer details on obverse Medal retaining a good length of original silk 'moire' corded riband Condition: The medal GVF

France (Colonial): Order of the Star of Anjouan 1896-1963 (Ordre de l'?toile d'Anjouan 1896-1963). 5th Class 'Chevaliers' gilt and enamel breast badge The insignia of 56mm dimension Of French manufacture and exceptional quality, the insignia retaining it's crisp gilt finish Condition: About EF

France (Colonial): A scarce positively attributed campaign medal and official award document (Brevet) for award of Spanish Morocco Peace Medal 1926 (Brevet de la M?daille de la Paix du Maroc) to a Moroccan Arab NCO of the Army of Africa, Sergeant Said Ben The lot comprises: - Spain: Medal for Peace in Morocco, 1927 (Medalla ?Paz de Marruecos?, 1927) - Award document for Medal for Peace in Morocco, 1927, named & dated The 'Moroccan' star emblem on the medal riband denotes a soldier who served 'under fire' during the Great Rif War The large awards documents were awarded to allied troops (French) that served in the long-running 'Great Rif' War in Morocco in the 1920's The large award document measures; - Width: 335mm - Length: 455mm The award document is named to Sergeant Said Ben Ahmed, of the 61st Regiment of Moroccan Tiirailleurs, Army of Africa, and is dated 20 January 1930, with authorising stamp of Chancellery of the Legion of Honour, Paris, numbered 33728 Scarce to find original award documents in such good condition to Colonial NCO's of this era An impressive and desirable documented lot to a Moroccan soldier, and senior Non Commissioned Officer, of the French 'Army of Africa' The parchment award document is in very good folded condition with only single tiny tear at edge of the crease of the fold Condition: Medal toned EF

France (Colonial): Annam (Kingdom) - Order of the Dragon. 3rd Class, Commander?s neck badge An early item of insignia , circa 1901-1918 The insignia in silver gilt and enamel. Dimension; 70.55mm wide. The reverse with makers cartouche/tablet ?Bijouterie. Ordres. Medailles. Lemaitrie 346 Rue St Honore. Paris.? Contained in ?Lemaitre?, plush leatherette case of issue. This latter with makers logo on inside lid ?G Lemaitre, 346 Rue St Honore, Ci Devant 5 Dis Rue Du Louvre, Paris? Fitted with original full length silk riband, neck cravat, with ties A magnificent example with crisp gilt finish and bright enamels Condition: EF

France (Colonial): Order of Nicham El Anouar (Ordre du Nicham El Anouar Chevalier). 5th Class \'Knights\' silver, gilt and enamel breast badge Of French \'Parisian\' manufacture The insignia with French \'Sanglier\' silver hallmark or \'poincon\' on reverse of top suspension post The insignia was instituted by Sultan Hamed Ben Mohamed, of Tadjourah, in 1887. By the decrees of 10 May & 23 May 1896, the order became a French \'Colonial\' order administered by the Chancellery of the Legion of Honour, and could be awarded to French recipients through to December 1963 Minimum award criteria before being recommended for nomination to the order was that French recipients should have served at least 10 years continuous or aggregated service in Central Africa, East Africa and French Indian Ocean territories, protectorates & colonies A choice example of an attractive and uncommon seen item of colonial insignia Condition: EF

France (Colonial): Order of the Black Star of Dahomey 1896-1963 (Ordre De L'Etoile Noire Du Dahomey 1896-1963). 5th Class 'Chevaliers' silver and enamel breast badge Originally an order created by King Toffa of Dahomey in 1889, the Order became a French colonial order with effect from 1896 to 1963 The original silk riband fitted with a two pronged mounting-pin, or 'epingle', in the French style and as-worn Condition: The tip of one arm of the insignia with enamel chipped otherwise GVF

France (Colonial): Order of the Black Star of Dahomey 1896-1963 (Ordre De L'Etoile Noire Du Dahomey 1896-1963). 5th Class 'Chevaliers' silver and enamel breast badge Originally an order created by King Toffa of Dahomey in 1889, the Order became a French colonial order with effect from 1896 to 1963 The original silk riband fitted with a two pronged mounting-pin, or 'epingle', in the French style and as-worn Condition: Minor scuffs otherwise VF

France (Colonial): Order of the Black Star of Dahomey 1896-1963 (Ordre De L'Etoile Noire Du Dahomey 1896-1963). 5th Class 'Chevaliers' silver and enamel breast badge A silver gilt and enamel item of insignia, that could be used for both 4th and 5th class insignia This example with makers mark / silver assay mark 'poincon' on suspension Originally an order created by King Toffa of Dahomey in 1889, the Order became a French colonial order with effect from 1896 to 1963 Condition: Chip to enamel on tip of one arm otherwise GVF

France (Colonial): Order of the Black Star of Dahomey 1896-1963 (Ordre De L\'Etoile Noire Du Dahomey 1896-1963). 3rd Class \'Commander\' silver, gilt & enamel breast badge The insignia fitted with a full silk moire neck cravat riband with long silk \'ties\' The insignia by Parisian medal maker \'Arthus Bertrand\' and dates from circa 1911-. The suspension hanger with \'Sanglier\' silver hallmark or \'poincon\' and makers marks for \'Arthus Bertrand\' (diamond AB*&Cie) Originally an order created by King Toffa of Dahomey in 1889. By the decrees of 10 May & 23 May 1896, the order became a French \'Colonial\' order administered by the Chancellery of the Legion of Honour, and could be awarded to French recipients through to December 1963 Basic award criteria before being eligible for nomination to the order was that French recipients should have served at least 10 years continuous or aggregated service in the French West African & Equatorial African territories, protectorates & colonies, viz; Senegal, Soudan, Nigeria, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Dahomey; Gabon, Congo, Tchad, Oubang-Chari etc A very good Great War era item of insignia Minor enamel chips on suspension and commensurate scuffs from wear Condition: GVF

France (Colonial): Order of the Black Star of Dahomey 1896-1963 (Ordre De L\'Etoile Noire Du Dahomey 1896-1963). 5th Class silver, gilt & enamel breast badge The insignia by Parisian medal maker 'Arthus Bertrand' and dates from circa 1911-. The suspension riband hanger with makers mark or 'poincon' for 'Arthus-Bertrand et Compagnie (square with A B & Cie and wheel in middle), the logo in use from 1911 Originally an order created by King Toffa of Dahomey in 1889. By the decrees of 10 May & 23 May 1896, the order became a French 'Colonial' order administered by the Chancellery of the Legion of Honour, and could be awarded to French recipients through to December 1963 Basic award criteria before being eligible for nomination to the order was that French recipients should have served at least 10 years continuous or aggregated service in the French West African & Equatorial African territories, protectorates & colonies, viz; Senegal, Soudan, Nigeria, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Dahomey; Gabon, Congo, Tchad, Oubang-Chari etc The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the customary French style A fine early example from era circa 1911-1920 Condition: GVF

France (Colonial): Order of the Black Star of Dahomey 1896-1963 (Ordre De L\'Etoile Noire Du Dahomey 1896-1963). 5th Class \'Chevaliers\' silver and enamel breast badge Originally an order created by King Toffa of Dahomey in 1889, the Order became a French colonial order with effect from 1896 to 1963 Condition: GVF

France (Colonial): Order of the Black Star of Dahomey 1896-1963 (Ordre De L\'Etoile Noire Du Dahomey 1896-1963). Grand Cross (1st & 2nd Classes) breast star in silver, gilt & enamel The insignia of the 'breast star' of the Order of the Black Star of Dahomey, was identical. when worn as part of the respective insignia sets worn by Grand Cross (1st Class) and Grand Commander (2nd Class) recipients The insignia complete with long hinged pin & clasp on reverse of breast star, together with 2 x hook fittings, as issued A fine piece by a Parisian medal maker. The reverse hinged pin and clasp both having 'Sanglier' silver hallmark or 'poincons' Originally an order created by King Toffa of Dahomey in 1889. By the decrees of 10 May & 23 May 1896, the order became a French 'Colonial' order administered by the Chancellery of the Legion of Honour, and could be awarded to French recipients through to December 1963 Basic award criteria before being eligible for nomination to the order was that French recipients should have served at least 10 years continuous or aggregated service in the French West African & Equatorial African territories, protectorates & colonies, viz; Senegal, Soudan, Nigeria, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Dahomey; Gabon, Congo, Tchad, Oubang-Chari etc An impressive & choice item of colonial insignia Condition: EF

France (Colonial): Order of the Dragon of Annam (Ordre Du Dragon D\'Annam). 5th class Knight\'s breast badge, in silver gilt & enamel The insignia by Parisian medal maker. The reverse top ray with 'Sanglier' silver hallmark or 'poincon' Originally created by Emperor Dong Kanh Khanh of Annam (now Vietnam) on 4 March 1886. By decrees of 1896, the order became a French 'Colonial' order administered by the Chancellery of the Legion of Honour, and could be awarded to French recipients through to 1960 Basic award criteria before being eligible for nomination to the order was that French recipients should have served at least 10 years continuous or aggregated service in the French colonies & territories in Indochina (Annam, Tonkin, Laos & Cambodia) The order retaining its original, stitched, silk moire riband and as-worn An impressive item of colonial oriental insignia, with attractive hinged 'Dragon' suspension Condition: GVF

France (Colonial): Order of the Star of Anjouan 1896-1963 (Ordre de l\'?toile d\'Anjouan 1896-1963). 5th Class \'Chevaliers\' gilt and enamel breast badge The insignia of 56mm dimension Of French manufacture and exceptional quality, the insignia retaining it's crisp gilt finish Condition: About EF

France (Colonial): Order of the Star of Anjouan 1896-1963 (Ordre de l\'etoile d\'Anjouan Officier 1896-1963). 4th Class \'Officers\' gilt and enamel breast badge The insignia of approx 56mm dimension The silk riband fitted with a silk rosette denoting \'Officier\' class / grade Of French \'manufacture The insignia was instituted by Sultan Mohamed Said Omar of Anjouan in 1874. By the decrees of 10 May & 23 May 1896, the order became a French \'Colonial\' order administered by the Chancellery of the Legion of Honour, and could be awarded to French recipients through to December 1963 Minimum award criteria before being recommended for the award was that French recipients should have served at least 9 years continuous or aggregated service in the French Indian Ocean territories, protectorates & colonies, viz; Reunion, Comores, Madagascar etc The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the customary French style Choice, with bright gilt and enamels, and silk moire riband Condition: EF

France (Colonial): Order of the Star of Anjouan 1896-1963 (Ordre de l\'etoile d\'Anjouan 1896-1963). 5th Class \'Chevaliers\' gilt and enamel breast badge The insignia of 55mm dimension Of French \'Parisian\' manufacture The reverse of the suspension clasp with a silver \'Sanglier\' hallmark stamp and makers mark for Paris medal maker \'Maison Delande\' (in use 1907-1962) The insignia was instituted by Sultan Mohamed Said Omar of Anjouan in 1874. By the decrees of 10 May & 23 May 1896, the order became a French \'Colonial\' order administered by the Chancellery of the Legion of Honour, and could be awarded to French recipients through to December 1963 Minimum award criteria before being recommended for the award was that French recipients should have served at least 9 years continuous or aggregated service in the French Indian Ocean territories, protectorates & colonies, viz; Reunion, Comores, Madagascar etc An early example of a very distinctive & attractive item of colonial insignia Condition: GVF

France (Colonial): Royal Order of Cambodia (Ordre Royal du Cambodge - Officier). Fifth class \'Knight\' breast badge in silver & enamel The insignia fitted original length of silk 'French' issue riband This order was created by the King of Cambodia, on, 8 February 1864. By mutual decrees of 1896, the French incorporated the Royal Order of Cambodia as one of their colonial orders, to be administered by the Chancellery of the Legion of Honour, and could be awarded directly to eligible French recipients through to 1948 by the French government In practise, between the dates 1896-1948, French nationals could be decorated inter-alia by either the Cambodian Royal Court, or by the French Government The original riband was red with green edges, and this continued to be the riband issued by the Royal Court of Cambodia, throughout the order's existence in Cambodia. If awarded by the Royal Court of Cambodia to a French national it was worn with the 'Cambodian' issue riband. When issued by the French authorities to their personnel the riband was different, being cream colour with orange border stripes From 1948, only the Royal Court of Cambodia issued the order, and all French officers being decorated post 1948 (period of the Indochina War) received the order with the original red riband with green borders The basic 'French' administered award criteria for considering eligibility of candidates for nomination to the order were that a recipient had to be at least 29 years old and enter the Order first as a knight, to be promoted to a higher grade after a certain period. Only officers of the Légion d'honneur could become a commander in the Order and only commanders of the Légion d'honneur could be Commanders or Officers of the Order. Apart from decorations for bravery or merit during foreign campaigns, the French colonial orders also required that a certain number of years had to have been spent in the tropics or overseas to be eligible - in this case, three years in Indochina, preferably in Cambodia. From 1933 the Order was also granted for the organization of exhibitions dedicated to Cambodia and sacred events important to the French colonies A choice item of insignia Condition: About EF

France (Colonial): Royal Order of Cambodia (Ordre Royal du Cambodge - Officier). Fourth class \'Officer\' badge in silver, gilt & enamel The insignia fitted original length of silk 'French' issue riband, this with silk rosette denoting 'Officer' on the riband The insignia by Parisian medal maker. The suspension ring with makers marks for 'Maison A.D. Marie' (circa 1891-1905) This order was created by the King of Cambodia, on, 8 February 1864. By mutual decrees of 1896, the French incorporated the Royal Order of Cambodia as one of their colonial orders, to be administered by the Chancellery of the Legion of Honour, and could be awarded directly to eligible French recipients through to 1948 by the French government In practise, between the dates 1896-1948, French nationals could be decorated inter-alia by either the Cambodian Royal Court, or by the French Government The original riband was red with green edges, and this continued to be the riband issued by the Royal Court of Cambodia, throughout the order's existence in Cambodia. If awarded by the Royal Court of Cambodia to a French national it was worn with the 'Cambodian' issue riband. When issued by the French authorities to their personnel the riband was different, being cream colour with orange border stripes From 1948, only the Royal Court of Cambodia issued the order, and all French officers being decorated post 1948 (period of the Indochina War) received the order with the original red riband with green borders The basic 'French' administered award criteria for considering eligibility of candidates for nomination to the order were that a recipient had to be at least 29 years old and enter the Order first as a knight, to be promoted to a higher grade after a certain period. Only officers of the Légion d'honneur could become a commander in the Order and only commanders of the Légion d'honneur could be Commanders or Officers of the Order. Apart from decorations for bravery or merit during foreign campaigns, the French colonial orders also required that a certain number of years had to have been spent in the tropics or overseas to be eligible - in this case, three years in Indochina, preferably in Cambodia. From 1933 the Order was also granted for the organization of exhibitions dedicated to Cambodia and sacred events important to the French colonies The 'French' issue silk riband now stitched and suspended from a gilt 'Boule' or rod in the French traditional style An attractive pre 1914 item of colonial oriental insignia Condition: EF

France (Colonial): Royal Order of Cambodia (Ordre Royal du Cambodge). Third class \'Commander neck badge in silver, gilt & enamel The insignia fitted with a full length silk moire neck cravat riband with long silk 'ties' The insignia by Parisian medal maker. The reverse of insignia with 'Sanglier' silver hallmark or 'poincon' on one ray, and makers marks for 'Adrien Chobillon' (circa 1905-1948). The suspension ring also marked with a 'poincon' This order was created by the King of Cambodia, on, 8 February 1864. By mutual decrees of 1896, the French incorporated the Royal Order of Cambodia as one of their colonial orders, to be administered by the Chancellery of the Legion of Honour, and could be awarded directly to eligible French recipients through to 1948 by the French government In practise, between the dates 1896-1948, French nationals could be decorated inter-alia by either the Cambodian Royal Court, or by the French Government The original riband was red with green edges, and this continued to be the riband issued by the Royal Court of Cambodia, throughout the order's existence in Cambodia. If awarded by the Royal Court of Cambodia to a French national it was worn with the 'Cambodian' issue riband. When issued by the French authorities to their personnel the riband was different, being cream colour with orange border stripes From 1948, only the Royal Court of Cambodia issued the order, and all French officers being decorated post 1948 (period of the Indochina War) received the order with the original red riband with green borders The basic 'French' administered award criteria for considering eligibility of candidates for nomination to the order were that a recipient had to be at least 29 years old and enter the Order first as a knight, to be promoted to a higher grade after a certain period. Only officers of the Légion d'honneur could become a commander in the Order and only commanders of the Légion d'honneur could be Commanders or Officers of the Order. Apart from decorations for bravery or merit during foreign campaigns, the French colonial orders also required that a certain number of years had to have been spent in the tropics or overseas to be eligible - in this case, three years in Indochina, preferably in Cambodia. From 1933 the Order was also granted for the organization of exhibitions dedicated to Cambodia and sacred events important to the French colonies. Condition: GVF

France (Free French 1940-45): Levant Medal by London maker \'J.R.G. Gaunt\' with clasp \'Syrie\' (Syria) The bronze medal struck in war-time in London in distinctive dark chocolate bronze appearance, with makers marks \'J.R.G\' for London insignia and medal maker \'John R. Gaunt Ltd\' General De Gaulle, the wartime leader of the \'Free French\' instituted this unique issue of the earlier Commemorative Medal of Syria-Cilicia on, 30 March 1942, as a campaign medal to be awarded to the Free French Forces that took part in the operations in Syria in 1941 or subsequently aggregated 2 years service in the Levant region (Syria & Lebanon). No clasps were instituted for the award of the 1941 Free French issue medal, but unofficial clasps \'Syrie\' and \'Syrie 1941\' were struck and subsequently worn by Free French veterans on either the Free French issue Levant Medal, and or the Colonial Medal The medal retaining a full length its original wartime issue silk riband A very scarce seen medal together with the contemporary 1940\'s clasp \'Syrie\' Condition: EF

France (India Overseas Colonies): Medal of Honour for Public Services India 1943-1954 (Medaille D'Honneur Forces Publiques 1943-1954). 1st class medal Note: A later, superior, France manufactured, die-struck example of a very rare colonial medal issue The Medal of Honour for Public Services was created in India in 1943, and in two classes / metals (1st class in white metal & 2nd class in bronze) as an award to the French Police (Gendarmerie) forces, both regualrs and auxiliaries for service in the French colonies in India, viz; Pondicherry, Karikal, Mahe, Yanaon & Chandernagor. The India manufactured examples of these rarely seen medals, were all crudely sand-cast affairs (for both grades) by both makers (they were cast by Pondicherry makers 'Sinnassan' & ' Gnanapragassa') The medals were awarded on fixed quotas to qualifying personnel who served in the French police (Gendarmerie) forces, including auxiliaries, providing they met a minumum of 12 years of unblemished service, or could be awarded for exceptional acts of courage and distinguished service. The medal could also be awarded posthumously France 'Relinquished' their colonies to the Government of the Republic of India between 1952-1954 A good example of a very short-lived and rare colonial medal issue Condition: EF

France (Miniature Medal): Order of French Courtesy (Fraternal) 1st type 1948-1983 (L'ordre de la Courtoisie Fran?aise). 'Chevalier' breast badge in bronze + enamel Clients can read about the origins of 'La Courtoisie Francaise' at the society's website at www.courtoisie-francaise.com Condition: EF

France (Miniature Medal): Order of the Academic Palme (Ordre Des Palmes Academiques). 3rd Class 'Chevalier' (Knight) silver, paste & enamel The insignia of excellent quality is set with several paste 'Ruby' stones on both obverse and reverse of the insignia Condition: GVF

France (Miniature Medal): Volunteer Combatant?s Cross (Croix du Combattant Volontaire) undated reverse With 2 x clasps 'Indochine' 'Guerre 1939-1945', and 2 x red enamelled 'Wound Stars' Condition: GVF

France (Miniature Medal): War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). No clasp Condition: EF

France (Society): Academic Society of Encouragementy and Education for Arts Sciences & Letters (Acadamie Francaise Ordre Du Merite Officier). Order of Merit. 2nd grade \'Officer\' breast badge. With silk rosette on riband The Academic Society of Encouragement and Education was established on November 12, 1915 (under the law of July 1, 1901) by René Flament - Member of the Société des Gens de Lettres - Sponsored by the highest personalities of the Arts, Sciences and Letters The purpose of the Arts Sciences Lettres Academic Society is to recognize and promote women and men who, through their talent and their work, contribute to the influence of culture in the artistic, literary and scientific fields The Association has a large network of Delegates, both in France and abroad , appointed by the Board of Directors to support the latter in its efforts for the development and influence of society and to facilitate cultural exchanges in the field of Arts, Sciences and Letters Each year, the Arts Sciences Lettres holds a presentation ceremony in a prestigious establishment in Paris, during which the recipients are awarded, in the presence of a very large audience of members and friends, the diplomas of Medal of Platinum, Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Pewter and Bronze, awarded by the Superior Rewards Commission Arts Sciences Lettres also awards French and foreign personalities, chosen by the Board of Directors, Grandes d'Or Medals with plaquette of Honor and large Vermeil medals which are also awarded during this solemn ceremony, which is embellished with an artistic show and followed by an honorary dinner The society rewards women and men of all nationalities who have distinguished themselves in the arts (painting, sculpture, music, architecture ...), sciences (medicine, biology, physics ...) and letters (writers, historians. ..). Among those rewarded include: The Queen of Belgium, the Queen of Thailand, Nobel Prizes: Albert Schweitzer, Jean-Marie Lehn, Pierre and Marie Curie; musicians: Yehudi Menuhin, Francis Lemarque, Francis Lopez; Academicians Jules Romains, André Maurois, Colette, Marcel Pagnol, Henry Troyat, explorers: Jacques-Yves Cousteau, painters The website of the society can be accessed at: - https://www.arts-sciences-lettres.fr/ceremonie-des-recompenses-asl Condition: GVF

France (Society): Cross of Honour of the Society for the Encouragement of Devotion to Service (Croix d’Honneur de la Société d’Encouragement au Devouement) The Société Républicaine d’Encouragement au Devouement was established in 1910, with the virtuous aims of; giving an example of devotion to duty and public service, to defend moral values and promote initiatives to encourage bravery, service and altruism and especially the defence of the vulnerable, particularly young people. The society awards medals to recognise accomplishments in these areas. The Society later became the ‘Société d’Encouragement au Devouement’, then the ‘Société Nationale d’Encouragement au Devouement’ and finally ‘Encouragement au Devouement’ The society website can be accessed at: - https://www.ffedb.org/accueil.htm The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the traditional French style An impressive item of insignia Condition: EF

France (Society): Grand Cross breast star with central legend \'Vivre et Sourire Civique\'. Silver, gilt & enamel The breast star with reverse fittings including vertical hinged pin and clasp, together with 2 x fastening hooks A most attractive award, the design inspired by the Belgian colonial 'Royal Order of the Lion' that had been awarded for service in the Belgian Congo Condition: EF

France (Society): Medal of the Republican Society for the Encouragement of Devotion to Service (Médaille de la Société Républicaine d’Encouragement au Devouement, argent). Silver issue. Named and dated (Molle J.B. 1952) The Société Républicaine d’Encouragement au Devouement was established in 1910, with the virtuous aims of; giving an example of devotion to duty and public service, to defend moral values and promote initiatives to encourage bravery, service and altruism and especially the defence of the vulnerable, particularly young people. The society awards medals to recognise accomplishments in these areas. The Society later became the ‘Société d’Encouragement au Devouement’, then the ‘Société Nationale d’Encouragement au Devouement’ and finally ‘Encouragement au Devouement’ The society website can be accessed at: - https://www.ffedb.org/accueil.htm The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the traditional French style Condition: VF

France (Society): Medal of the Republican Society for the Encouragement of Devotion to Service (Médaille de la Société Républicaine d’Encouragement au Devouement, vermeil). Gold (vermeil) issue The Société Républicaine d’Encouragement au Devouement was established in 1910, with the virtuous aims of; giving an example of devotion to duty and public service, to defend moral values and promote initiatives to encourage bravery, service and altruism and especially the defence of the vulnerable, particularly young people. The society awards medals to recognise accomplishments in these areas. The Society later became the ‘Société d’Encouragement au Devouement’, then the ‘Société Nationale d’Encouragement au Devouement’ and finally ‘Encouragement au Devouement’ The society website can be accessed at: - https://www.ffedb.org/accueil.htm The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the traditional French style Condition: EF

France (Society): Officers breast badge with central legend \'Vivre et Sourire Civique\'. Gilt & enamel. With silk rosette on riband The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as traditionally worn in the French style A most attractive award, the design inspired by the Belgian colonial 'Royal Order of the Lion' that had been awarded for service in the Belgian Congo Condition: EF

France (Society): Order for \'Social Devotion\'. (Ordre Devoument Social. Chevalier). Knight grade breast badge Obverse: A four armed green enamel cross with gilt ball-tipped finials, with gilt laurel wreath suspension. The centre gilt medallion / plaque with a female head facing left within a deep blue enamel ring inscribed in gilt letters ‘Devouement Social' Reverse: Uniface The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the traditional French style An attractive French societal award Condition: EF

France (Society): Order of Merit (Ordre ‘Le Mérite’, Officier). \'Officer\' grade breast badge. With silk rosette on riband Obverse: A white enamel cross of five arms with gilt ball-tipped finials, the arms with red enamel panels, with gilt & green enamel laurel leaves between the arms, on oval gilt and green enamel laurel wreath suspension. The centre gilt medallion / plaque with a a female head facing left and wearing a 'Phrygian' cap within a deep blue enamel ring inscribed in gilt letters ‘Le Merite' Reverse: Uniface The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the traditional French style An attractive French societal award Condition: About EF

France (Third Republic): Levant Medal 1922 (Medaille de Syrie-Cilicie et du Levant 1922). Bronze. With clasp \'Levant\' The clasp is of the official ornate \'Oriental\' type A French colonial campaign medal commemorating campaigns in present day Syria - formerly a French mandate territory (1922-1946) The medal with Cornucopia logo and bronze hallmarks of the Paris Mint in lower right reverse field The medal fitted with a good length of original silk riband Condition: GVF

France (Vichy): Combatants Cross 1939-1940 (Croix Du Combatant, Vichy 1939-1940) Medal fitted with the 'Vichy' Government issue riband Reverse of cross with the Vichy dates 1939-1940 Reverse lower arm of cross with official 'BR' hallmarks and Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' mark Scarce Condition: GVF

France and Germany Star Medal fitted with a stitched original issue issue silk riband Condition: VF

France and Germany Star Royal Mint issue Condition: GVF

France and Germany Star A 'Royal Mint' issue with contemporary riband Condition: GVF

France Colonial Empire: Cambodia (Kingdom) 'Royal Order of Cambodia' (Ordre Royal du Cambodge; Preah Reacheanachak Kampuchea). A 'Commander' grade neck badge in gilt and enamel. An early pre 1918 item of insignia Dimensions are approx 95 mm x 62 mm Note: The same inisignia was worn with 2 x different ribands pending on whether the award was issued by the Government of Cambodia (broad crimson centre with tow narrower green edges) or by the the French colonial authority (broad cream centre with tow narrower golden yellow edges) With makers mark cartouche on reverse 'Kretly, Paris' 'Boullanger 5 Rue Daunou, Paris, Decorations' When awarded as a French colonial order it was administered by the Grand Chancellery of the Legion of Honor, Paris, France, between circa 1899-1948 A very attractive item of insignia in excellent condition with full 'French Colonial' era issue silk moire neck cravat riband with silk ties Condition: About EF

France Commemorative Medal (M?daille Comm?morative Fran?aise). With clasp 'BERYX' This unofficial clasp is in the ordnance gilt style, and as-worn Note:'Operation Beryx' was the name for the French naval and military relief operation in the wake of the Great Asian Tsunami of 2004 The official clasp for service during 'Operation Beryx' was a gilt clasp 'Asie Du Suid-Est' Condition: EF

France Commemorative Medal 1939-1945 with clasp 'Liberation' (attributed to Henri Cambier) Sold together with original award certificate of the French 'Combattants Volontaires De La Resistance'. This named and dated 15 November 1952, as an award to Mr Henri CAMBIER, a resident of the Belgian village of Bracquegnies, in the province of Hainut Condition: GVF

France Commemorative Medal 1939-1945 with clasp 'Liberation' (attributed to Mathieu Charles Hubert FRERE) An award to a civilian resistance people trafficker / smuggler, for rendering succour and support to political refugees, resistance members, persecuted minorities, military escapers and evaders etc Sold together with original award certificate of the French Union Nationale Des Paseurs et Fileristes Benevoles. This named and dated 2 August 1957, as an award to Mr Mathieu Charles Hubert Frere, a resident of the Belgian village of Beyne p/Fleron, in the province of Liege, where he resided at 5 Rue Jean Prevot, Beyne Condition: VF

France Croix De Guerre Theatres Des Operations Exterieurs (T.O.E.), with 4 x citation emblems. Sold together with ordnance issue 'Fourragere' in the colours of the 'Croix De Guerre Des Operations Exterieurs' The original silk riband on the Croix De Guerre T.O.E. with 4 x citation emblems as under; - 2 x Bronze Stars: Indicating 2 x Citations at Regiment or Brigade level - 1 x Silver Star (Reduced Size): Indicating 1 x Citation at Division level - 1 x Bronze Palm (Reduced Size): Indicating 1 x Citations at Army level With silver 'Ferrets' on the 'Fourragere' indicating a unit award to a 'Cavalry / Armoured' unit of the French Army CDG TOE 17735 Condition: Medal GVF

France Croix De Guerre with reverse dates '1914-18' & 'Bronze Star' citation emblem. Sold together with ordnance issue 'Fourragere' in colours of the 'Croix De Guerre 1914-1918' The original silk riband on the Croix De Guerre fitted with a 'Bronze' star denoting a 'Citation' at Regiment or Brigade level With bronze gilt 'Ferret' on the 'Fourragere' indicating a unit award to an Infantry or support-arms unit Condition: Medal VF

France Croix De Guerre with reverse dates '1914-18' & 'Bronze Star' citation emblem. Sold together with ordnance issue 'Fourragere' in colours of the 'Croix De Guerre 1914-1918' The original silk riband on the Croix De Guerre fitted with a 'Bronze' star denoting a 'Citation' at Regiment or Brigade level With bronze gilt 'Ferret' on the 'Fourragere' indicating a unit award to an Infantry or support-arms unit CDG: 17377 Condition: Medal VF

France Croix De Guerre with reverse dates \'1914-18\' & \'Silver Star\' citation emblem. Sold together with ordnance issue \'Fourragere\' in colours of the \'Croix De Guerre 1914-1918\' The original stitched silk riband on the Croix De Guerre fitted with a \'Silver\' star denoting a \'Citation\' at Division level With bronze gilt \'Ferret\' on the \'Fourragere\' indicating a unit award to an Infantry or support-arms unit CDG 17066 Condition: Medal GF

France Medal Clasp: Engage Volontaire Condition: GVF

France Medal of Honour for Homeland Security with clasp 'Philippines 2013' (Medaille de la Securitie Interieure avec 'Philippines 2013') A very recently instituted medal and clasp The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' for wear in the itraditional French style EF

France Miniature Medal: 'Boxer Rebellion' China War Medal 1900-1901 (Medaille De Chine 1900-1901). With clasp (agraffe) '1900 Chine 1901' The flat rim of the medal with the markings of the Paris Mint, comprising the numeral '1' between two 'Cornucopia', the logo which was adopted by use as he official logo of the Paris Mint from circa 1906 Condition: GV

France Miniature Medal: Medal for the Survivors of the Aisne 1914-1918 & 1939-1940 (M?daille des Rescap?es de l?Aisne) Awarded to French and allied, including British veterans, who fought in the battles of the 'Aisne' during the Great War and or Second World War Scarce seen in miniature Condition: About EF

France Miniature Medal:Legion of Honour (Legion D'Honneur). Knight (Chevalier) 5th Class breast badge. 3rd Republic 1870-1940, with obverse date 1870 With makers marks and silver assay marks 'poincons' on suspension ring Of the type awarded in both World Wars Condition: Minor scuffs to reverse GVF Condition: GVF

France Miniature Medals: A lot of 3 x Great War War Crosses (Croix De Guerres) The lot comprises; 1 x Miniature Croix De Guerre. Reverse dated 1914-1918. With Silver Star 1 x Miniature Croix De Guerre. Uniface. Double ring suspension. With Silver Star 1 x Miniature Croix De Guerre. Uniface. Double ring suspension. Note: The silver star emblems on the ribands denotes a citation at Division level Condition: VF

France: A most impressive & desirable 'Patriot & Resistance Member' multi-decoration World Wars medal group of 9: Monsieur Ernest Charles Billet, Forces Francaises Interieurs (F.F.I.), late Lieutenant 13th & 11th Infantry Regiments, French Army The ensemble comprising; - Legion D'Honneur. 5th Class breast badge. 3rd Republic issue with '1870' obverse - Cross of War. Dated 1914-1917. 3 x 'Citations' (Bronze Palm, Silver & Bronze Stars) - Resistance Medal 1940-1945 (Medaille de la Resistance) - Combatants Cross (for Combat Service) - Commemorative Medal 1914-1918 - Interallied Victory Medal - Commemorative Medal 39-45. With 3 x reduced clasps; France, Liberation & Allemagne - Verdun Medal 1916. 'Vernier' issue (M?daille de Verdun). Type I. With clasp 'Verdun' - Wound Medal. Type 9 (Ref Daniel M. Byrne, 1996)) The medals are sold with below following original items; - Officers ID Disc. Obverse: 1914 Ernest Billet. Reverse: Nevers Officier 1423 - Service Book. 13th Infanterie - Combatants Card with photo (recipient wearing LOH in lapel). Dated 17 April 1944 - Service Card (Carte de Service) for Forces Francaises Interieures (FFI). Named & dated - Appointment in 1942 as Administrative Agent for the Canton of Gamaches Note: All 3 x Croix De Guerre awards are confirmed as awards for 1917 ( the Citation at Army Level, confirms being 'Wounded') Legion of Honour: 5th Class Chevalier, awarded decree for 18 years service, and service in 5 x 'Campaigns' with citations The recipients entire Great War service record including all 3 x award citations can be seen / downloaded at below website; - http://www.culture.fr/Genealogie/Grand-Memorial The recipients 'French Resistance' file / dossier (reference GR 16 P 60289) is extant and held in the file series pertaining to the 'Administrative Records of Resisters' held at 'Vincennes' where it can be accessed / ordered, see below link; - http://www.servicehistorique.sga.defense.gouv.fr Ernest Charles Billet w, son of Louis Albert Billet & Marie Madeline Billet (nee Millard) as a native of Jouet-sur-l'Aubois, in the Cher Department of France where he was born on 27 June 1894. Ernest matriculated in the Classe of 1914 at Nevers - Nievre. By trade an agricultural cultivator, he joined the French Army in September 1914 and was posted to the 13th Infantry Regiment. His promotions were; Corporal,11 November 1914; Sergeant, 22 December 1914; Sous Lieutenant (Temporary),11 November 1917; Lieutenant, 3rd September 1922. Ernest was transferred to the 11th Infantry Regiment in November 1916. Other transfers / postings included service with 2e Bataillon de Tirailleurs Indig?nes (a colonial unit) in 1917. Post-1918, Ernest now an officer, continued service as a Volunteer with the Army Reserves. Ernest's French Resistance service card confirms that he was recruited for the French Forces of the Interior in January 1944 - 6 months 'before' the Allies landed in Normandy. Under extreme threat of ever present danger - and dire consequences (torture, deportment, or death) if caught - the Great War thrice decorated 'Hero', acted as an intelligence agent gathering information of value to the Maquis - his role being classified as an 'Infomateur' A superb 'World Wars' grouping to a heroic 'French Patriot' All medals ribands attached with traditional 'Boules' , or mounting rods, as worn in the French style. Usual scuffs and chipping to enamel. The ephemera fair Condition: Medals mostly GVF & better

France: A rare attributed Mexico Campaign Medal 1863-64 (Medaille Commemorative L'Expedition du Mexique 1863-64) to a sailor in the French Navy. This the 'Sacristian' variant - the medal with designers signature 'F. Sacristian' on obverse The medal fitted with a good length of the distinctive silk corded riband bearing the 'Mexican Eagle & Serpent' emblem, which badge was latterly adopted as the regimental crest of the 1st Regiment of the French Foreign Legion Important: Positively identified as the award to Matelot 3rd Class, Jean Le Goff, French Navy, per the accompanying official award certificate dated Brest, France, 23 December 1864 Note: Launched in 1854, the French warship 'Wagram' was a 100-gun ship of the line of the 'Hercule Class, which had a compelent of 995. 'Wagram', which was transformed from a sailship to a steamship served during the Crimean War, and participated in the 'Battle of Kinburn 1855'. Wagram served during the Mexico Exepdition, which was her last deployment on active service. 'Wagram' was scrapped in 1867 Sold together with the original named award diploma A rare variant medal with scarce 'Naval' award certificate Condition: Medal GVF

France: Indo-China Campaign Medal 1945-1953 (M?daille comm?morative de la campagne d'Indochine 1945-1953) Issued to commemorate the French colonial wars in Vietnam in the period 1945-1953 - including the heroic, if ill-fated, defence of Dien Bien Phu Condition: GVF

France: Legion of Honour (Legion d\'Honneur). Commander’s neck badge. 3rd Repblic issue with dated obverse The large and impressive silver, gilt & enamel insignia has dimensions approximately 82mm including wreath suspension x 62mm The insignia is fitted with a full size silk \'moire\' neck cravat riband, with silk \'ties\' Contained in leather bound plush hinged case of issue. The case ith the name of the order in gilt tooled letters on outside upper lid of case This is the type of insignia awarded from circa 1870-1946, and of the design awarded to senior \'Allied Officers\', from Great Britain, the British Empire and Dominion Forces in both \'World Wars\' Condition: Some minor chips & wear to enamel otherwise GVF

France: Middle-Eastern Campaign Medal. With 1 x clasp 'Moyen Orient' (M?daille Comm?morative des Op?rations du Moyen-Orient 1956) The riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin in the French style 'as-worn' Issued to commemorate the joint British / France / Israeli 'Suez' Campaign against Egypt in 1956 Condition: GVF

France: Saint Helena Medal 1792-1815 (M?daille de Sainte-H?l?ne 1792-1815) The first official campaign medal to be awarded by France The St. Helena Medal was awarded retrospectively to veterans of the 'Grande Armee' who had fought and otherwise served during the various campaigns and wars of the Napoleonic era 1792-1815 Condition: GVF

France: 'Boxer Rebellion' China War Medal 1900-1901 (Medaille De Chine 1900-1901). With clasp (agrafe) '1900 Chine 1901' With Paris Mint makers marks of the 'Cornucopia' logo and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on the flat edge of the rim The medal fitted with a good long length of original stitched silk watered 'moire' riband The medal suspended from a traditional mounting rod, or 'Boule', as-worn in the traditional French style Condition: Toned GVF

France: 'Boxer Rebellion' China War Medal 1900-1901 (Medaille De Chine 1900-1901). With clasp (agrafe) '1900 Chine 1901' With Paris Mint makers marks of the 'Cornucopia' logo and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on the flat edge of the rim The medal fitted with original length of silk watered 'moire' riband' Condition: About VF

France: 'Boxer Rebellion' China War Medal 1900-1901 (Medaille De Chine 1900-1901). With clasp (agrafe) '1900 Chine 1901' With Paris Mint makers marks of the 'Cornucopia' logo and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on the flat edge of the rim The medal fitted with a good long length of original silk watered 'moire' riband' Condition: Toned GVF

France: 'Boxer Rebellion' China War Medal 1900-1901 (Medaille De Chine 1900-1901). With clasp (agrafe) '1900 Chine 1901' With Paris Mint makers marks of the 'Cornucopia' logo and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on the rim The medal fitted with a good long length of original silk watered 'moire' riband The silk-riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: Toned GVF

France: 'Boxer Rebellion' China War Medal 1900-1901 (Medaille De Chine 1900-1901). With clasp (agraffe) '1900 Chine 1901' Sold together with original officially named award brevet / warrant from the Ministry of Marine to (Pierre Orisini) The recipient was a Pierre Orsini who served as an Auxiliiary Driver in the French Navy Instituted on 6 September 1885 in respect of campaign services between 1883-1895 in Annam Tonkin, and China (the former territories annexed and becoming the area known as French Indochina and what is is now known as Vietnam). The medal with silver marks ' Argent' on rim Medal with silver assay mark 'Argent' indented on rim together with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and numeral 1 marks, and retaining the retaining the original silk riband, this latter with slight soiling The award document with wear and some repair. Condition: The medal about EF

France: 'Boxer Rebellion' China War Medal 1900-1901 (Medaille De Chine 1900-1901). With clasp (agraffe) '1900 Chine 1901' Medal retains the original stitched silk riband With Paris Mint makers marks of the 'Cornucopia' logo and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on the flat edge of the rim Condition: Toned about EF

France: 'Boxer Rebellion' China War Medal 1900-1901 (Medaille De Chine 1900-1901). With clasp (agraffe) '1900 Chine 1901' Medal retains the original stitched silk riband (some fraying) which is suspended form a traditional French mounting bar, or 'Boule' With Paris Mint makers marks of the 'Cornucopia' logo and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on the flat edge of the rim Condition: Toned GVF

France: 'Boxer Rebellion' China War Medal 1900-1901 (Medaille De Chine 1900-1901). With clasp (agraffe) '1900 Chine 1901' Medal retains the original stitched silk riband With Paris Mint makers marks of the 'Cornucopia' logo and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on the flat edge of the rim An attractively toned medal Condition: Toned with patina EF

France: 'Vichy' Government issue. Cross of War 1939-1940 (Croix De Guerre 1939-1940) with 1 x 'Citation' emblem (1 x 'Bronze Star') on riband. The cross with 'Vichy' reverse dates 1939-1940 The emblem denotes; - Bronze Star: 1 x Citation at Regiment or Brigade level The dates on the reverse of the decoration refer to the war that preceded the fall of France, and differ from the 'Republic' issues which had the single date '1939'. The Vichy CDG's continued to be issued through to 1944. Note: After the collapse of the 'Vichy Government' - and post 'Liberation' - it was forbidden for Vichy ribands to be worn in uniform, although medals with 'Vichy' dates continued to be worn suspended with offiical 'Republic' issue ribands The riband suspended from a traditional French 'Boule' mounting rod with filials Condition: About EF

France: 'Vichy' Government issue. Cross of War 1939-1940 (Croix De Guerre 1939-1940) with 2 x 'Citation' emblems (1 x 'Bronze Palm' & 1 x 'Bronze Star'). The cross with 'Vichy' reverse dates 1939-1940 The emblems denotes; - Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army Level - Bronze Star: 1 x Citation at Regiment or Brigade Level The dates on the reverse of the decoration refer to the war that preceded the fall of France, and differ from the 'Republic' issues which had the isngle date '1939'. The Vichy CDG's continued to be issued through to 1944. Note: After the collapse of the 'Vichy Government' - and post 'Liberation' - it was forbidden for Vichy ribands to be worn in uniform, although medals with 'Vichy' dates continued to be worn suspended with offiical 'Republic' issue ribands The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: GVF

France: 'Vichy' Government issue. Cross of War 1939-1940 (Croix De Guerre 1939-1940) with 2 x 'Citation' emblems (1 x 'Bronze Star' & 1 x 'Silver Star'). The cross with 'Vichy' reverse dates 1939-1940 The emblems denotes; - Silver Star: 1 x Citation at Division Level - Bronze Star: 1 x Citation at Regiment or Brigade Level The dates on the reverse of the decoration refer to the war that preceded the fall of France, and differ from the 'Republic' issues which had the isngle date '1939'. The Vichy CDG's continued to be issued through to 1944. Note: After the collapse of the 'Vichy Government' - and post 'Liberation' - it was forbidden for Vichy ribands to be worn in uniform, although medals with 'Vichy' dates continued to be worn suspended with offiical 'Republic' issue ribands Condition: VF

France: 'Vichy' Government issue. Cross of War 1939-1940 (Croix De Guerre 1939-1940). Fitted with an official 1939 'Republic' riband. With 1 x 'Citation' emblem (1 x 'Bronze Star') on riband. The cross with 'Vichy' reverse dates 1939-1940 Note: This a locally (overseas) fabricated item with a double ring suspension The emblem denotes; - Bronze Star: 1 x Citation at Regiment or Brigade level The dates on the reverse of the decoration refer to the war that preceded the fall of France, and differ from the 'Republic' issues which had the isngle date '1939'. The Vichy CDG's continued to be issued through to 1944. Note: After the collapse of the 'Vichy Government' - and post 'Liberation' - it was forbidden for Vichy ribands to be worn in uniform, although medals - as with this example - with 'Vichy' dates, continued to be worn suspended with offiical 'Republic' issue ribands An interesting example The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: VF

France: 'Vichy' Government issue. Cross of War 1939-1940 (Croix De Guerre 1939-1940). In gilt (vermeil) with 1 x 'Citation' emblem (1 x 'Bronze Star') on riband. The cross with 'Vichy' reverse dates 1939-1940 Note: This a 'Gilded' or 'Vermeil' customised variant The emblem denotes; - Bronze Star: 1 x Citation at Regiment or Brigade level The dates on the reverse of the decoration refer to the war that preceded the fall of France, and differ from the 'Republic' issues which had the isngle date '1939'. The Vichy CDG's continued to be issued through to 1944. Note: After the collapse of the 'Vichy Government' - and post 'Liberation' - it was forbidden for Vichy ribands to be worn in uniform, although medals with 'Vichy' dates continued to be worn suspended with offiical 'Republic' issue ribands The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: Gilding worn and some scuffs GF

France: 'Vichy' Government issue. Cross of War 1939-1945 (Croix De Guerre 1939-1945) with 'Vichy CDG Riband' & 1 x 'Citation' emblem (1 x 'Bronze Palm'). The cross with 'Vichy' reverse dates 1939-1940 The emblem denote; - Bronze Palm: 1 x Mention in Despatches (Citation) at Army Level Note: After the collapse of the 'Vichy Government' it was forbidden for Vichy era ribands to be worn in uniform. Depending on the decoration / circumstances of award, those decorated in the Vichy years and served in the French forces after 'Liberation' were allowed to wear their decorations earned during the Vicy era, but with the ribands replaced by the official Croix De Guerre riband that had originally been instituted in 1939 The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: GVF

France: 'Vichy' Government issue. Cross of War 1939-1945 (Croix De Guerre 1939-1945) with 1 x 'Citation' emblem (1 x 'Bronze Palm'). The cross with 'Vichy' reverse dates 1939-1940 The emblem denotes; - Bronze Palm: 1 x Mention in Despatches (Citation) at Army Level Note: After the collapse of the 'Vichy Government' - and post 'Liberation' - it was forbidden for Vichy ribands to be worn in uniform The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: EF

France: 1 x Croix De Guerre 1914-18 medal riband (10 inch) Condition: Unused

France: 1 x Croix De Guerre 1914-18 medal riband (6 inch) Condition: Unused

France: 4th Battalion 1st Foreign Legion Infantry Regiment. Gilded bronze & enamel regimental breast badge Reverse of the badge with makers marks on circular cartouche 'Drago Paris -Nice', and with address 'Drago 25 Rue Beranger Paris'. Below is the word 'Depose' and a small tablet with letters which appear to be 'JD' Enamel all intact. and the insignia complete with original hinged pin and clasp fittings on the reverse In 1931, the 8th Battalion, 1er REI, was re-styled as 4th Battalion, 1er REI. The battalion, now under command of Major Guyot. Designated an 'overseas force' the unit was based in Syria (the Levant) where it's HQ was centred at Homs. The descendent unit of this battalion subsequently formed part of the 'Foreign Legion Group' in Syria, whose battalions fought against - and were decisively beaten - by British Commonwealth Forces (principally, but not exclusively from the British Indian Army & 2nd Australian Imperial Force), during the Syrian Campaign of the Second World War This badge dates to 1937, when it was manufactured in three versions; bronze for enlisted; silver for NCO and gold for officers. The battalion, which was based at Homs was dissolved in 1939, (when it was re-styled & re-grouped) which dates the era of issue of this badge to 1937-1939 Reference Andrew Mitchell's work on the insignia of the 1st Foreign Legion Regiment, this particular battalion was 'strictly autonomous' as a unit dedicated for service in Syria A rare and short-lived item of regimental insignia

France: 60 Years Commemorative Medal for the Veteran Survivors of the Great War 1914-18 (M?daille de l'union nationale des combattants Medal with original issue riband Condition: EF

France: A 'Battle of Bizerte' French Air Force distinguished service medal group of 6, representing active service in 4 x different wars & campaigns in France, Germany, Indochina, Algeria and Tunisia: Adjutant-Chef Roger Henri Boutin Armee de l'Air The group comprises; - France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire), 5th Republic, 1958- - France: Combatants Cross 'Croix Du Combatant' - France: Colonial Medal 'Medaille Coloniale'. Second type & clasp Extreme Orient. 30mm - France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45. Clasp 'Liberation' 'France' - France: Indo-China Campaign Medal (Medaille de la Campagne D'Indochine) 1953 - France: Medal for Operations in North Africa 1st type, 2 x clasps ?Algerie? 'Tunisie' Note: All awards have official Paris Mint logos / marks Sold together with below following original documentation; - Award diploma certifcate for the Medal Militaire, this dated Paris, 8 December 1961. Contained in it's original tube of issue, addressed to recipient at Base Aerienne No 156 Sidi Ahmed, Tunisia - Order of the Air Base Aerienne: In which the recipient is personally cited for his 'Courage & Sang Froid', when the Air Base 'Roland Garros' at Sidi Ahemd was besieged in a battle that started 19 July 1961 - 'Temoigne Sa Satisfaction' from the French Naval Commander-in-Chief at Bizerte, pertaining to the defence of Air Bae 'Roland Garros' at Sidi Ahemd on 19-20 July 1961 The award certificates in good fine condition having never been mounted, with only the last one having a tear and some chips to it Note: The MM certificate is too large to present here as an image attachment, albeit we have used it on the 'thumbnail' image on the website listing page Adjutant-Chef Boutin was a native of Saint-Jean D'Angeley, in the province of Charente-Maritime, France, where he was born on 6 February 1919 The group mounted 'As-Worn' in the French style, on three overlapping rows. The backing cloth retaining the metal clips for attachment to the uniform A scarce documented grouping of medals to a Senior French Air Force NCO, and scarce to find a positively attributed group to a serviceman who is confifmed as having been present at the 'Battle of Bizerte', in Tunisia in July 1961, whereat Tunisian Forces invested and laid siege to the French naval and air force bases at Bizerte, and Sidia Ahmed, respectively - the battle incurred more then 1000 battle casualties, including more then 20 French and over 600 Tunisian deaths. Refer to the 'Bizerte Crisis' for details Condition: About EF

France: A 1922-1952 era 'Railwayman's' long service medal pair containing two 'Medals of Honour of the Railroads': J-L Jacquelin - Medal of Honour of the Railways. 2nd Type. Gilt bronze. Officially named & dated (J-L Jacquelin, 1952) - Medal of Honour of the Railways. 2nd Type. Silvered bronze. Officially named & dated (J Jacquelin, 1942) Both medals officially named and dated, both medals with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'Br' marks in lower reverse fields The 2nd type medals were issued circa in the era 1939-1953 The first medal awarded in 1942, was an award made by the Second World War era 'Vichy Government' The Railway Honour medals were instituted in 1913 to reward employees of the railroads, in both France, and in the overseas colonies, who had performed long service or exceptional acts of courage and devotion while working on the railways. The emdals were awarded in two grades, the 1st Class or 'Gold' (actually gilt bronze) was awarded for either an act of outstanding bravery or merit, or to recognize 35 years? service (30 years if the recipient was a mechanic/driver) in France or 25 years on the colonies. The 2nd Class or 'Silver' (actually silvered bronze) was correspondingly awarded to recognize 25 years? service (20 years if the recipient was a mechanic/driver) in France or 25 years on the colonies. Due to the dates of issue it is most likely that Mr J-L Jacquelin was either an Engine Driver or Mechanic Both medals fitted with their original stitched silk ribands Condition: EF

France: A documented Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 1 x clasp, or agrafe, 'Extreme Oriente' Second type (30mm) with uniface (single-sided) suspension Medal with Paris Mint '2' and Cornucopia marks on base of medal reverse Sold together with original official award certificate diploma issued to Roger Calime, Soldier 2nd Class who was serving with the 503rd Transport Regiment when he was awarded his medal at Saigon, Vietnam on 10 April 1948 Note: The 503rd Transport Regiment was raised at Morrocco in October 1943 The regimental colours of the 503rd is decorated with the Cross of War for Overseas Theatres of War with two silver stars and carries the theatre honours 'Italy 1944' ' Indochina 1947 to 1954' and 'Algeria / North Africa 1952-1962' Condition: GVF

France: A documented Great War 'Opening Moves, September 1914 Killed-in-Action' gallantry pair: Private Andre Antione Gedeon Joseph, 31st Regiment of Infantry - France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire). 3rd Republic 1870-1940 type - France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre avec etoile) dated 1914-1918. With 1 x 'Bronze Star' emblem Note: The Medal Militaire with two Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and numeral 1 marks on lower tie of obverse wreath Sold together with; - Original transmittal award letter for Medaille Militaire from the Ministry of War dated Paris 9 November 1922 Important: Private Joseph is confirmed as having been 'Killed-in-Action on 6 September 1914, at de Laheycourt, Villers-aux-Vents, Bois de Laimont, France Private (1st Grade) Andre Antoine Gedeon Joseph who was a native of Cormainville, Eure-et-Loire, France, was born on 1 December 1888, and had been attested for the French Army at Orleans in 1908 Condition: Medals about EF

France: A Documented Posthumous Award of Croix De Guerre 1939 (Soldier Second Class Nicolas Mosser, late 624th Regiment of Pioneers The lot comprises; - France: Cross of War 1939 (Croix De Guerre). With 'Silver Star' citation emblem - Citation for 1940 Cross of War: This named and dated 27 February 1956 Important: The recipient was Killed-in-Action on 6 June 1940 at Machemont (Oise)i, France - one of the very last actions of the 1940 campaign The citation in French states; Quote, Soldat brave et courageux. A donne en toutes circonstances l'exemple du plus bel sprit de sacrifice. A trouve la mort a son poste de combat le 6 juin 1940 a Machemont (Oise) Unquote. Soldier Second Class Nicolas Mosser was a native of Schirrhein, Bas-Rhin, France, where he was born on 3 December 1903. He marticulated in the 'Class of 1923', his recruitment centre being located at Saverne In June 1940, he was serving with the 164th Pioneers, and was reported 'Killed-in-Action' at Machemont (Oise) on 6 June 1940 In addition to the Croix De Guerre,Soldat Mosser would also have qualified for the posthumous award of the Commemorative Medal for the Second World War with clasp 'France' Condition: VF

France: A fine contemporary multi campaign medal group of 7 as worn by a Legionnaire of the Foreign Legion's 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment (2e REP), or 2e Regiment Etranger De Parachutistes The group mounted as-worn on x overlapping rows, in the French style comprising; - Overseas Medal with 3 clasps 'Sahel' 'Tchad' & 'Liban' - Defence Medal. Missions D'Assistance Ex, Troupes Aeroportee, & Legion Etrangere - Medal of the Nation's Gratitude. With clasp 'Operations Exterieures' - Commemorative Medal. With clasps 'Afghanistan' & 'Ex-Yougoslavie' - United Nations: Service Medal with riband for UNIFIL (United Nations in Lebanon) - NATO: NATO Medal for Kosovo. With clasp 'Kosovo' - NATO: NATO Non-Article 5 Medal. With second type ribbon & clasp 'ISAF' Sold together with 2 x official French Military 'Brevets' as worn on French military uniform as under; 1). BMS 'Bronze' grade, or 3rd Class Certificate for Military Sports (BMS Brevet Militaire Sportif). With reverse makers marks for 'Arthus Bertrand' 2). BMPE 'Gilt' grade, or 1st Class Certificate for Professional Military Training (BMPE Brevet Militaire Professionnel Elementaire (with reverse makers marks for 'Drago') An impressive French 'Para's' combination of contemporary 21st Century medals and clasps reflecting multiple active service deployments in; Africa, the Balkans, Near East and Afghanistan The group mounted as worn in the French swing-style on 3 x overlapping rows. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining the original clutch-back pin fittings Condition: Mostly EF

France: A fine modern multi-citation & campaign medal group of 7: The group mounted on 3 x overlapping rows, in the French style comprising; - France: Military Medal (Medaille Militaire). Undated obverse. Post 1958 issue - France: Cross of Military Valour (Croix de Valeur). With 3 x 'Citation' emblems - France: Overseas Medal & 3 clasps 'Liban' 'Tchad', 'Liban'& 'Republique du Congo' - France: Medal of the Nation's Gratitude. With clasp 'Operations Exterieures' - France: Commemorative Medal. With clasps 'Afghanistan' & 'Ex-Yougoslavie' - NATO: NATO Medal. With clasp 'Ex-Yougoslavie' - NATO: NATO Non-Article 5 Medal. With second type ribbon & clasp 'ISAF' An impressive French 'Para's' combination of contemporary 21st Century medals and clasps reflecting multiple active service deployments in; The Near East, Africa, the Balkans and most recently in Afghanistan The group mounted as worn in the French swing-style on 3 x overlapping rows. The reverse of the mounting pad sans fittings Condition: Mostly EF

France: A fine unattributed mounted Second World War French 'Resistance' medal group of 3: Comprising: - Legion of Honour (Legion D'Honneur). 5th class 'Chevaliers' breast badge - Resistance Medal 1940-1945 (Medaille de la Resistance). 1st Class 'Officer' grade - War Commemorative Medal 39-45 (Medaille Commemorative 39-45). Clasp 'France' The Legion of Honour with 'Sanglier' silver hallmark , or 'Poincon' The 'Resistance' medal was the second decoration instituted by the Free French, under General De Gaulle, and was created in 1943. Only an estimated 4586 x 'Medal of Resistance' of the 1st Class 'Officer' class were awarded The 'Liberation' clasp on the Commemorative Medal, was awarded for service in mainland France and the isle of Corsica, between 25 June 1940 and 8 May 1945. The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and bronze metal hallmarks on reverse The group mounted on a mounting-rod, or 'Boule', in the tradtional French style Only minor chipping to LOH, otherwise an attractive combination of awards mounted in the 'Ladder' style Condition: GVF

France: A framed Great War Legion of Honour 'Gallantry' pair with 'Fourragere': - France: Legion D'Honneur. 3rd Republic, 1870-1940 issue. 5th Class 'Chevalier' - France: Cross of War. With 2 x citations (1 x Silver Star & 1 X Bronze Star). 1914-1918 - France: Fourragere in colours of the Medaille Militaire Note: The Legion of Honour with makers marks / silver assay marks (poincons) on suspension The medals individually mounted suspended on their original silk ribands from 'Boule' bars attached to a velvet covered board, all contained in a contemporary glazed wooden case / frame Dimensions of case are approx 21cm x 16cm. The case with glazed panel and detachable back-board. The back of the case fitted with stand for desk-top display and loops for mounting on cord as a wall display The medals toned with patina Important: Postage is quoted basis the weight (heavy) & packaging (special) required. If purchased by an overseas buyer, we will remove and dispose of the glass panel prior to sending. While we will pack the item carefully, we accept no liability for any breakages to glass in transit if clients request the glass pane sent A fine and desirable desk-top veteran's display Condition: Medals toned GVF

France: A glazed frame ensemble with positively attributed Legion of Honour & 19th Century French Army insignia from Ecole St Cyr

France: A grouping of 3 x commemorative replica regimental badges of the Foreign Legion \'Sahara Artillery Regiments\', by the official Paris maker \'Arthus Bertrand\' for the Legion Etrangere Comprising 3 x gilt and enamel pocket regimental insignia of; - Mobile Saharan Battery (BSPL) of the Foreign Legion (1939) - 1st Mobile Saharan Battery of the Foreign Legion (1941) - 2nd Mobile Saharan Battery of the Foreign Legion (1941) All 3 x badges have had their pins removed to facilitate framing/display Note: Original regimental badges of the Legion Artillery units are extremely rare, valuable and virtually unobtainable on the market. The official replicas being ideal for display Condition: GVF

France: A magnificent 'Mounted-as-Worn' unattributed multi-campaign gallantry and campaign service medal group of 9, including Second World War, and colonial war service in Indochina The group comprises; - Cross of War 1939 ( Croix de Guerre 1939). With 'Bronze Star' emblem on riband - Cross of War for Overseas Theatres of Operations (Croix de Guerre TOE) & Bronze Star - Volunteer Combatants? Cross 1939-45 (Croix Du Combattant Volontaire 1939-1945) - Combatant?s Cross 1939-1945 (Croix Du Combattant) - France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45. 3 x clasps 'France' 'Liberation' 'Allemagne' - Colonial Medal, Medaille Coloniale quatriem variante. Extreme Orient & A Bertrand mark - Indo-China Campaign Medal (Medaille de la Campagne D'Indochine) 1953 - Wound Medal (Medaille De Blesses Militaires). With red enamel star on riband - Laos: Order of the Million Elephants and White Parasol. 5th Class 'Knight's' breast badge The emblems on the medals denote; - Bronze Star: Mention in Despatches in Brigade or Regimental Orders - Red enamelled star: Wounded a second time The group mounted 'As-Worn' in the French style, on three overlapping rows suspended from three long 'Boules'. The backing cloth retaining the metal clips for attachment to the uniform A most impressive and desirable combination of medals Condition: Small chip to enamel on Laotian order otherwise mostly about EF

France: A magnificent 'Two Bar' group of 10 x miniature medals representing multiple gallantry and distinguished service in the 'End of Empire' colonial wars in Indochina and Algeria The 10 x medals mounted on 2 x separate bars as under; - Military Medal. 4th Republic undated obverse (M?d Militaire 4?me REP anneaux) - Cross of War or Overseas Theatres of Operations with 3 x citation 'Bronze Stars' - Cross of Military Valour with 2 x citation emblems (1 x Bronze Star & 1 x Bronze Palm) - Volunteer Combattants Cross with clasp 'Indochine' - Combattants Cross (Croix du Combattant) - Colonial Medal with clasp 'Extreme Orient' (M?dailles Coloniale agrafe ext-orient) - Indochina Campaign Medal 1946-1954 (Comm Indochine) - Campaign Medal for North Africa with clasp 'Algerie' - Recognition of Gratitude North Africa Medal (M?daille d'Afrique cdu Nord) - Veterans Croiss (Croix de la reconnaissance) The 10 x medals mounted on 2 x separate bars. the gilt mounting bars retaining their original long hinged pins and clasp fittings Note: CDG T.O.E. has the scarcer variant 'T.O.E.' abbreviated legend rather then the full legend, and the 'Recognition of Gratitude North Africa Medal (M?daille d'Afrique cdu Nord)' was a short lived medal only issued beween 1997-2002 as an official medal issued retrospectively to recognise service in North Africa between 1952-1962 A superb combination of awards representing multiple gallantry in the longest running and most bloody of all 'End of Empire' wars Condition: EF

France: A most attractive unattributed gallantry and campaign medal group of 4 for the Indochina War to a veteran who served at the Battle of Dien Bien Phu - France: Legion of Honour (La Legion D'Honneur). 5th Class.3rd Republic '1870' Knight - Cross of War for Overseas Theatres of Operations (Croix de Guerre T.O.E.) & 4 citations - Indo-China Campaign Medal (Medaille de la Campagne D'Indochine) 'Dien Bien Phu' - Vietnam: Armed Forces Honour Medal. 2nd Class 'Silver' grade The emblems on the medals denote; - Bronze Star: 2 x Mentions in Despatches in Brigade or Regimental Orders - Silver Stars: 2 x Mentions in Despatches at Division level - Red enamelled star: Wounded a second time Note: All medals contained in their issue case (Legion of Honour), or card boxes of issue The LOH is a good quality item of insignia from the Paris Mnt (the Paris Mint logo is on the inside of the hinged plush case of issue) The Vietnamese Decoration (the French colonial government had instituted the award in 1950) is of superior quality French manufacture, and fitted with a fine silk riband All except the LOH with their silk ribands fitted with twin pronged mounting pins in the French style for wear A very hard earned group of awards to a veteran of Dien Bien Phu Condition: Tiny enamel chips to reverse of LOH otherwise mostly about EF

France: A most impressive multi-decoration colonial service medal group of 9 x medals, including Second World War, and post War colonial campaigns - Medaille Militiaire. Dated 1870. 3rd Republic (1870-1946) - Cross of War (Croix de Guerre 1939). Reverse dated 1939. With 1 x citation star - Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combatant). With French Mint marks - Colonial Medal. 2nd official type by paris Mint. With clasp 'Afrique Francaise Libre' - Commmemorative Medal 1939-1945. With 2 x clasps 'France' & 'Allemagne' - Italy Campaign Medal 1943-1944 - Medal for North Africa (Medaille D'Afriqie Du Nord). With clasp 'Maroc' - Order of the Star of Anjouan 1896-1963 (Ordre de l'?toile d'Anjouan). 5th Class - Order of the Black Star of Dahomey 1896-1963. 5th Class, Cheavlier The inclusion of the 'West African' colonial orders, as well as the particular combination of campaign clasps, indicates that the veteran who wore these medals, was almost certainly a senior Warrant, Officer of the French Colonial West African forces (the most famous which were the various Seneagal Tirailleurs). The grouping represents extensive campaign service during the Second World War (including 'France' in 1940, service in West Africa between 1940-1943, Italy 1943-1944, and finally Germany in 1945). Post war active service was restricted to the 'End of Empire' campaign in Morocco during the 1950's. All mounted as-worn, in the correct order of precedence, on flock mounting pad. The reverse of the mounting pad with clip fittings, and as-worn by the recipient A most impressive and desirable combination of medals to a much decorated French colonial soldier Condition: GVF

France: A multi-clasp 'Foreign Legion' Paratrooper's overseas campaign medal group of 3 for active service in West Africa, including a scarce issue 'Gabon' clasp - Overseas Medal (Medaille D'Outre Mer) 2 x clasps 'Gabon' 'Republique De Cote D'Ivorie' - Defence Medal: 'Missions d'Assistance Exterieurs', 'Troupes Aeroprtees' & 'Legion Etrangere' - Medal of the Nation's Gratitude. With clasp 'Operations Exterieures' Important: The 'Gabon' clasp is a scarce un-official issue, as worn-used by French veterans who had served in the West African Stae of 'Gabon' A good modern medal combination to a French Foreign Legion, (Legion Etranger) 'Para', the medals reflecting almost extensive overseas service by a well trained and qualified 'Para' Note: The medals mounted in the coirrect order of precedence. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining the original clutch and post fittings for wear, and as worn by a Foreign Legion 'Para' A scarce & desirable combination of clasps Condition: About EF

France: A pair of unattributed Great War gallantry medals contained in their card boxes of issue, one of which is titled in gilt tooled letters 'Medaille Militaitre' - France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire). 3rd Republic 1870-1940 type. In titled box - France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre) 1914-16. Bronze Palm. In Box of issue Note: The 'Bronze Palm' on the Croix De Guerre denotes a Mention-in-Despatches at Army Level The rband of the Croix De Guerre fitted with a two pronged mounting pin for wear in the French style Uncommon to find card boxes of issue bearing the name of the decoration in gilt tooled letters Condition: Medals EF

France: A Parachutists 'Indochina War' medal group of four, inc reduced mini 'Fourragere' unit award of the 'Legion D'Honneur. Attributed to 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment (French: 2e R?giment ?tranger de parachutistes, 2e REP). The only airborne regiment - Military Medal (Medaille Militaire). Undated 'Single Star' obverse for Fourth Republic 1946-58 - Colonial Medal. 2nd type with single sided suspension & clasp 'Extreme Orient' - War Commemorative War Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-45). With clasp 'Afrique' - Indochina Campaign Medal 1945-54 (M?daille comm?morative de la campagne d'Indochine). With mini 'Para Wings' Parachutists brevet on riband The reduced size 'Fourragere' indicates that the veterans unit had been awarded at least 6 x 'Citations' to be awarded the 'Fourragere' in the colours of the Legion D'Honneur, either in the Great War, Second World War or Indochina War as under. The numbers of LOH Fourragere awarded to the French and French Colonial Army's for the Great War, Second World War and Indochina Wars were; - Great War 1914-1918: x 21 - Second World War 1939-1945: Nil - Indochina War 1945-1954: x 1 Important: The only French regiment to earn a Fourragere in the colours of the Legion D'Honneur for Indochina was 2e bataillon ?tranger de parachutistes. The award authorised on 6 June 1956 Note: While decorated French regiments, and serving soldiers of French descendent decorated regiments wear the Fourragere awarded to the regiment in respect of earlier wars, in this particular instance considering te medals in the group and the presence of the 'Para' wings would tend to support an almost certain attribution by unit to having been worn by an Indochina War veteran from 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment (French: 2e R?giment ?tranger de parachutistes, 2e REP) The 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment (French: 2e R?giment ?tranger de parachutistes, 2e REP) is the only airborne regiment of the French Foreign Legion The 2nd Foreign Parachute Battalion (2e B.E.P) was created on October 1, 1948, by execution of a ministerial prescription dating to March 27, 1948. The combat companies of the 2e B.E.P were constituted by the 4th Demi-Brigade of the Foreign Legion (4e D.B.L.E) in Morocco and the depot of the foreign regiments in Sidi-bel-Abb?s, were assigned by the 25th Airborne Division Element (French: 25e El?ment Divisionnaire A?roport?, EDAP/25). Comprising one command company and three combat companies type fusiliers-voltigeurs, the battalion made and cleared way to Oran on January 19, 1949, destined for Indochina.[13] Disembarked in Sa?gon on February 9, the battalion was directed to K?p (Cambodia) by land route. On November 1949, the battalion took base in Quan Th? The first combat engagements of the 2e B.E.P have for theatre of operations, Cambodia, Cochinchine and Annam. On October 1950, the 2e B.E.P was summoned to Tonkin. Reinforced by a heavy mortars company, the battalion engaged in all military operations in the Delta, in Tha? lands, M?kong and the plains of Jarres. The impressive series of combat engagements were earned at the battle of Nghĩa Lộ, colonial route N?6 (RC6), H?a B?nh and the defense of the camp by an airborne operation on Langson. Crowned of a magnificent epoque, the 2e B.E.P made and cleared way to Dien Bien Phu on April 9 and 10 of 1954 in the middle of the furnace. Following the counter-attack of supporting point "Huguet", led by a rare determination during the night of the 22 and 23 of April; the 2e B.E.P and the 1st Foreign Parachute Battalion (1er B.E.P) merged to form a single Foreign Marching Battalion. On May 7, the Foreign Marching Battalion was dissolved and the 2e B.E.P was recreated by members of the 3rd Foreign Parachute Battalion (3e B.E.P). On June 1, 1954, the 2e B.E.P left Asia on November 1, 1955. The colors of the battalion were decorated with 6 citations at the orders of the armed forces and the Fourrag?re of the colors of the Legion of Honor. The losses of the 2e B.E.P endured 1500 Legion Officers, Sous-Officiers and Legionnaires killed along with their "chef de corps", Legion Commandant Barth?l?my R?my Raffali leading and heading tradition. Returned to Algeria, the 2nd Foreign Parachute Battalion (2e B.E.P) became the 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment (2eR.E.P) on December 1, 1955 The insignia of the 2nd Foreign Parachute Battalion was created in 1949, in Cambodia. The battalion insignia represents an Eastern winged Dragon making reference to the original implementation in Asia. The three point triangular shape of the insignia represents the form of an open parachute; centered by the flag colors of the Legion; and is symbol of the perfection that is expected of the men that may serve this regiment. The battalion was commanded at the time by commandant Solnon (1948?1950) Condition: GVF

France: A regimentally attributed \'2nd Marine Parachute Regiment\' Para Veterans mounted group of 5 x French decorations and campaign medals for \'North Africa\' service circa 1956-1962 - Military Medal (Medaille Militaire). 4th Republic undated obverse - Combat Volunteers Cross. With clasp 'Afrique Du Nord'. - Combatants Cross. With 2nd Marine Parachute Regiment insignia - Medal of the Nations Gratitude with clasp 'Afrique Du Nord' - Medal for Order & Security. 'Algerie' 'Tunisie' & 'Wound' emblem Note: The red enamelled wound star was worn by French veterans to denote having been 'Wounded-in-Action' - a formal official 'Wound Medal' was only introduced by France in 2016. Prior to 2016, serving personnel who had been wounded were identified by the customary - and 'official' approved - wearing of 'Red enamelled' wound stars on the ribands of the respective campaign medals Important: 2e RPIMa - as a unit of North Africa based 10 Para Division - served exclusively in North Africa (including Suez Crisis of 1956) circa 1956-1962, and is confirmed as having 'Jumped' into Bizerte, Tunisia, in July 1961, where the Para's broke the Tunisian siege of the French airbase installations located there. In July 1961, the regiment jumped over Bizerte and broke the Tunisian siege of the French airport installations. The absence of the 'Near East' medal for Suez operations in 1956, indicates that the Para veteran of this medal group would have served with 2e RPIMa in the period circa 1957-1962 The 2nd Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment (2e Régiment de Parachutistes d'Infanterie de Marine, 2e RPIMa) an airborne regiment of the French Army was created in 1947. The regiment is heir to the traditions of the 2nd Colonial Commando Parachute Battalion 2eB.C.C.P. that had served in the Indochina War The medals mounted as-worn in the French style stitched in two rows suspended from a flock board, this with hinged blazer insert flap on reverse A superb French Colonial Para veteran group for North African service Condition: EF

France: A scarce attributed 'Boxer Rebellion' China War Medal 1900-1901 (Medaille De Chine 1900-1901). With clasp (agraffe) '1900 Chine 1901' Important: Positively identified as the award to Zouave 2nd Class Etienne Jules Maise Janicaud, a member of the 2nd Regiment Zouaves, French Army Sold together with original named award certificate (pasted on board) with medal attached on original riband with 'epingle' in the typical French veteran display style Note: Raised in 1852, 2nd Regiment Zouaves was one of the most distinguished - and certainly one of the most colourfully attired - of the regiments of the French Army in Africa. Originally recruited from amongst the Algerian native population, it was latterly recruited exclusively from amongst the the European settler community of Algeria, and was head quartered in Oran, Algeria. 2nd Zouaves served with great distinction in numerous campaigns, including the Crimean War, Franco-Austrian War (in Italy 1859), Mexico Expedition 1863-1864, Annam-Tonkin 1883-1885, North Africa (Algeria and Morocco was deployed in nermous campaigns) and China 1900. During the 'Boxer Rebellion' the Zouave Marching Regiment deployed comprised 4th Battalion 2nd Zouave Regiment, and a mixed battalion drawn from the 1st and 4th Zouave Regiments The regimental flag of 2nd Zouaves bore the below battle honours; - Laghouat 1852 - Sebastopol 1854-1855 - Magenta 1859 - Puebla 1863 - Extreme Orient 1884-1885 - Maroc 1907-1912 - Champagne 1915 - Verdun-Noyon 1918 - Vosges 1944 The multi-decorated and highly distinguished 2nd Zouave Regiment, which earned further numerous awards in the World Wars and colonial wars of the 20th Century was disbanded in 1962, the year Algeria gained independence The award document pasted on board with the medal attached - and as removed from a former veterans glazed frame display Rare and desirable to find a positively attributed French 'Boxer Rebellion' medal to a Zouave available on the market Condition: Medal GVF

France: A scarce documented 'Army Aviation' Pilot's medal group of 3 for the Algerian War of Independence: Marechal Logis-Chef Marcel Charrier, Peleton Avions de la 7th Division Mecanique Rapide Important: A grouping to a Pilot (senior NCO Pilot) who flew spotter aircraft (the unit was equipped with fixed wing & later helicopter aircraft) & was decorated for his services in 1958, during the long-running - and extremely bloody - Algerian War of Independence The recipients most detailed citation can be seen illustrated in accompanying images. - Cross of Valour with Bronze Star emblem (Croix de Valeur avec Etoile de Bronze)) - Combatants Cross (Croix du Combattant) - Medal for Security & Order Operations in North Africa, 2nd type. With clasp ?Algerie? Sold together with; A). Medal ribbon set for Cross of Valour & Medal for Operations in North Africa, with respective emblems on each ribbon & reverse fittings as-worn B). Original illuminated citation for the Cross of Valour, named & dated 15 October 1958 C). Original award brevet for the Medal for Operations in North Africa, named & dated 15 May 1959 Citation: Award of the Cross of Valour published in General Order No 540 of 15 October 1958 The gist of the citation is that the award was for several operations between 5 May - 30 July 1958, during which Marcel Charrier was 'Pilot' of a spotter aircraft flying in support of ground operations South East of d'Aumale & Sakamody regions in Algeria. During the operations a number of rebels were captured as well as weapons and materiel. By 20 September 1958, the recipient had flown 378 operational hours since arriving in Algeria On 20 March 1956, a General Order was issued for the creation of an 'Aviation Platoon (Army Aviation Corps)' for attachment to 7th Rapid Mechanized Division of the French Army, that was to be deployed to Algeria with 7 DMR. On 1 April 1956, the 7th Aviation Platoon was established in Germany, and between 15-16 April embarked at Marseilles for destination Algeria, where it landed at Algiers on 18-19 April. On it's creation the Aviation Platoon was initially equipped with 6 x L-18's spotter aircraft, supplemented with a further 2 x 'Piper' aircraft by the time it deployed in theatre at Setif, Algeria. The unit received other aircraft types during it's deployment in Algeria, with the first helicopters of the 'Alouette' type joining the unit in November 1960, at which time the unit's named changed to 'Mixed Platoon Helicopters of the 7th DLB-PMAH 7th DLB' In September 1961, the 7th DLB returned to mainland France and, on 1st January 1962. During its services in Algeria the aircraft of the unit is recorded as having flown a total of 27,000 Hours, in 22,250 missions, the unit lost twox fixed wing aircraft (one shot down) the other crashed. During their many missions a total of 37 x aircraft were recorded as having been hit by enemy rebel fire with the the loss of two aircrew killed-in-action (shot dead), two aircrew killed in a flying accident and three aircrew wounded-in-action (gunshot & shrapnel wounds) A scarce and desirable Army Aviation Corps medal grouping to an Army Aviator Pilot for the Algerian War of Independence Soiled riband on Cross of Valour (the group sold together with a loose replacement length of riband for the Cross of Valour) Condition: GVF

France: A Second World War and Indochina War group of 5 x miniature medals - France: Legion of Honour. 4th Class 'Officer', 4th Republic undated with rosette on riband - France: Cross of War for Overseas Theatres of Operations. With 3 citation emblems - France: Combattants Cross (Croix du combattant) - France: Commemorative Medal 1939-195 (Comm?morative 39/45) - South Vietnam: Cross of Honour, II Class (M?daille d'Honneur du M?rite Vietnamien) Note: CDG T.O.E. has the scarcer variant 'T.O.E.' abbreviated legend rather then the full legend, The 5 x medals mounted on a gilt mounting bar that retains its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings An impressive combination of awards representing multiple gallantry in the French Indochina War Condition: EF

France: A Second World World War & Indochina & Algerian Wars 'Mounted-as-Worn' gallantry & campaign service medal group of 8 The group comprises; - Medal Militaire. 4th Republic (1946-1958) type - Cross of Military Valour (Croix de la Valeur Militaire). With gilt star 'Citation' emblem - Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combatant) - Colonial Medal. Second issue & clasp 'Extreme Orient' - France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45. 2 x 'France' 'Allemagne' - Indo-China Campaign Medal (Medaille de la Campagne D'Indochine) - Medal for Operations in North Africa. With 1 x clasp 'Algerie'. Paris Mint marks - Wound Medal (Medaille De Blesses Militaires) During the Second World War the soldier who wore these medals served in both the France Campaign of 1940, and later in the Germany Campaigns of 1944-1945. His Cross of Military Valour was awarded for a citation given during the long running Algerian War of Independence The Wound Medal in the group is a Type 9 (Ref 'Identification of French Orders and Medals' (Daniel M. Byrne, 1996)) . This a gilt & enamel medal. Circular with serated edged wreath, of laurel leaves one side and oak leaves on other side. A solid disc with large large red enamel star with points protruding to edge. The group mounted 'As-Worn' in the French style, on two overlapping rows. The backing cloth retaining the metal clips for attachment to the uniform Condition: GVF

France: A Second World World War & Indochina War 'Mounted-as-Worn' unattributed multi gallantry & campaign service medal group of 7: The group comprises; - Legion of Honour. 4th Republic (Post 1952). 5th Class 'Chevalier' breast badge - Cross of War 1939-1940 'Vichy' reverse with 2 x 'Bronze Stars' - Cross of War TOE & 'Silver Star' (medal is a CDG reverse date 1939-1945) - France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45. 2 x 'Allemagne' 'Liberation' - Colonial Medal. Second issue & 'Extreme Orient'. Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' / 2 marks - Indo-China Campaign Medal (Medaille de la Campagne D'Indochine) 1953 - Wound Medal (Medaille De Blesses Militaires) The emblems on the medals denote; - Silver Stars: 3 x Mention in Despatches at Division level Important: The CDG with 'Vichy' reverse dates would indicate that the recipient was at some time a serviceman under the 'Vichy Wartime Government of General Petain'. He subsequently joined the forces of 'Liberated France', before the end of the Second World War (see his WW2 clasps including Germany service) and post Liberation would by regulations stopped wearing/using the former 'Vichy CDG' riband, instead wearing his 'Vichy' earned CDG from the official Second World War CDG riband that had been instituted in 1939! The substituted CDG with scarce reverse dates 1939-1945 in place of a CDG TOE is as-mounted, on a contemporary mounting panel, and as-worn by the recipient The group mounted 'As-Worn' in the French style, on three overlapping rows. The backing cloth retaining the metal clips for attachment to the uniform A splendid combination of medals Condition: About EF

France: A Second World World War & North Africa 'Wars of Decolonisation' mounted-as-worn' unattributed multi gallantry & campaign service medal group of 10 A 'Veteran' mounted medal group, arranged on 4 x overlapping rows comprising; - Legion of Honour. 4th Republic (Post 1952). 4th Class 'Officier' breast badge 7 silk rosette - Croix De Guerre. Reverse dated 1939. With 3 x 'Bronze Stars' - Cross of Valour. With 2 x 'Silver Star' emblems - Volunteer Combattants Cross. Reverse dated 1939-1945 - Combatants Cross - Combatants Cross for Resistance Fighters - Commemorative Medal for Security and Order in North Africa. With clasp 'Tunisie' - France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45. With clasp 'Liberation' - Palmes Academique. 'Chevalier' enamelled breast badge - Medal for Games & Sports. Silver grade, or second class The emblems on the crosses denote; - Silver Stars: 2 x Citations at Division level - Bronze Stars: 3 x Citations at Regiment or Brigade level The group mounted 'As-Worn' in the French style the medals individually stitched to the board. The backing cloth retaining the metal clips for attachment to the tunic Note: Minor scuffs to enamel on Academic Plames, and the backstraps on reverse of the 2 x medal clasps cut to facilitate mountingthe backstraps on reverse of the the medal clasps cut to facilitate mounting An eye-catching and impressive combination of medals Condition: Mostly GVF

France: A superb multi-citation documented Military Medal (M?daille Militaire). 3rd Republic type circa 1870-1940 & archive: Attributed - Adjutant Chef Emile Lajugie late 3rd Battery, 317th Regiment of Artillery, French Army, who served in multiple combat The medal in the lot is; - Military Medal (M?daille Militaire). 3rd Republic type circa 1870-1940 Sold together with lot of original documents as under; - Order of Regiment (163rd Regiment of Artillery) for Medaille Militaire (1937) - Citation (CDG 1939): Order of Regiment, for France 16 May 1940, 3 Bty 317 Regt Arty - Citation (Order of Regiment): For Morocco, 1931, with 13th Battery, 64th Regt Artillery - Citation (Order of Regiment): For 'Bravery & Endurance' in Morocco, 1932 - Pension book (including photograph of recipient) for 'Medaille Militaire', - 'Livret' (Service Record) covering recipients military service 1922-1940 - Carte Du Combattant (listing his unit & actions in 1940) - Letter from 'Ministere Des Anciens Combattants' dated 20 September 1967 Important: Both of the recipients 'Citations' for bravery & distingished services in Morocco, are marked 'Sans Croix De Guerre' (The CDG TOE was NOT awarded in Morocco after 1926 - had he been cited prior to 1926, he would have received a CDG TOE with 2 x Bronze Stars! From the recipients service record and history he would have been entitled to below, un-named, decorations and medals in addition to his Medaille Militaire, which single medal is included with the archive above; - Croix De Guerre 1939 - Croix Du Combattant - Medaille Coloniale. With clasp 'Maroc' - Commemorative Medal 1939-1945, with clasp'France' Emile Roger Lajugie was born at Lauzac, France, on 30 June 1932. Prior to joining the French Army (Regiment of Artillery), in 1922 he had been employed as a 'Cultivator' (Agricultural Labourer). At the time of his award of the Medaille Militaire in 1937 - at which time he held the rank of 'Adjutant' he is recorded as having served until that time, 15 years and served in 4 x campaigns in Morocco during the inter-war years The used documents are mostly in good fine condition condition, the pages of the 'Livret' now loose, but all present, and one 'Citation' A/F An excellent lot Condition: Medal about EF

France: A \'Deputy\'s\' badge of office (Insignie \'Adjoint\'). Bronze gilt An official municipal office bearers badge of office, as worn by 'Ajoints' or 'Deputy's'in municipal administrations / mayoral offices The insignia retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

France: Aeronautical Medal 1945 (Medaille De L'Aeronatique 1945) The decoration was created in February 1945, and can be awarded to both Military Aviation personnel and Civil Aviation personnel as a reward for either gallantry or professional excellence in the field of aeronautics A distinctive gilt and enamel decoration This example with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo marks on lower reverse field Condition: About EF

France: Aeronautical Medal 1945 (Medaille De L'Aeronatique 1945) The decoration was created in February 1945, and can be awarded to both Military Aviation personnel and Civil Aviation personnel as a reward for either gallantry or professional excellence in the field of aeronautics A distinctive gilt and enamel decoration This example with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'Bronze' marks on lower reverse field The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', in the French style and as-worn Condition: About EF

France: Aeronautical Medal 1945 (Medaille De L\'Aeronatique 1945) The decoration was created in February 1945, and can be awarded to both Military Aviation personnel and Civil Aviation personnel as a reward for either gallantry or professional excellence in the field of aeronautics This example with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'Bronze' marks on lower reverse field The decoration fitted with a good length of stitched silk riband A most distinctive & attractive gilt and enamel decoration Condition: EF

France: Aeronautical Medal of Honour (Medaille D'Honneur De 'Aeronautique). Bronze. 3rd type medal (post 1978). With 'A' Aeronautic 'Wings' emblem on riband Instituted by decree of January 1921, the medal is awarded by allocation by both the Ministry of Defence and the Minsitry of Labour in four grades, bronze (25 years), silver (30 years), gold plated (vermeil) (35 years), and gold (40 years), for meritorious long service, distinguished conduct and or acts of bravery in the aviation sectors Condition: EF

France: Aeronautical Medal of Honour (Medaille D\'Honneur de l\'Aéronautique en bronze). Gold grade medal. 2nd type. With gold \'Wings\' emblem (A. Gautier 1971) A second type medal of the large 36mm model awarded between 1932-1978. The medal officially named & dated on reverse 'A. Gautier 1971' Medals are awarded in four grades (bronze, silver, vermeil and gold) for specified periods of long service, or can exceptionally may be awarded to reward air crew and or aviation workers for acts of courage, and or for distinguished services performed The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral '1' between is indented on the flat edge of the the rim of the medal The medal retaining its original silk riband, which is fitted with a two-prong mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style A choice example of the senior most grade (it was awarded in four grades) Condition: EF

France: Aeronautical Medal of Honour (Medaille D\'Honneur De \'Aeronautique). Bronze. 3rd type medal (post 1978). With \'A\' Aeronautic \'Wings\' emblem on riband Instituted by decree of January 1921, the medal is awarded by allocation by both the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Labour in four grades, bronze (25 years), silver (30 years), gold plated (vermeil) (35 years), and gold (40 years), for meritorious long service, distinguished conduct and or acts of bravery in the aviation sectors Condition: EF

France: Aeronautical Medal of Honour (Medaille D\'Honneur De \'Aeronautique). Bronze. 3rd type medal (post 1978). With \'A\' Aeronautic \'Wings\' emblem on riband Instituted by decree of January 1921, the medal is awarded by allocation by both the Ministry of Defence and the Minsitry of Labour in four grades, bronze (25 years), silver (30 years), gold plated (vermeil) (35 years), and gold (40 years), for meritorious long service, distinguished conduct and or acts of bravery in the aviation sectors This example sold together with the Paris Mint case of issue with Paris Mint marks on lid. The case being an intricate affair with a moveable internal tray that is designed for displaying the medal standing vertically inside the case Condition: EF

France: Aeronautical Medal of Honour (Medaille D\'Honneur De \'Aeronautique). Silver. 3rd type medal (post 1978). With silver \'A\' Aeronautic \'Wings\' emblem on riband. Named and dated (G. Bonomi 1984) Sold together with original award brevet (folded), named and dated, Monsieur BONOMI Gilbert, 20 December 1985 Instituted by decree of January 1921, the medal is awarded by allocation by both the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Labour in four grades, bronze (25 years), silver (30 years), gold plated (vermeil) (35 years), and gold (40 years), for meritorious long service, distinguished conduct and or acts of bravery in the aviation sectors Condition: EF

France: Air Force Volunteer Military Services Cross (Croix Des Services Militaires Volontaires 1934). 3rd class. Bronze Note the distinctive Air Force 'Eagle Wings' suspension Condition: VF

France: An impressive French Air Force 'Pilots' multi-medal campaign medal group of 6 for overseas service in, Tchad, Republic of Congo and Afghanistan The group mounted on 2 x overlapping rows of 3, in the correct order of precedence in the French style comprising; - Overseas Medal & 2 clasps 'Republique Du Congo' & 'Tchad' - Defence: 'Missions Exterieure' 'Force Projections' & 'Batiments de Combat' - Medal of the Nation's Gratitude. 'Operations Exterieures' & miniature Air Force Pilots Brevet - Commemorative Medal. With clasp 'Afghanistan' - European Union: Common Security Defence Policy Medal (CSDPM) & clasp 'Artemis' - NATO: NATO Medal. With clasp 'ISAF' (International Security Force 'Afghanistan') Note: The EU CSDPM with clasp 'Artemis' is awarded to denote denote service in the Democratic Republic of Congo from June to September 2003 (Artemis) A most impressive contemporary French medal group, to an officer of the French Air Force, for diverse service in West Africa (Tchad), Central Africa (Republic of Congo) & in Afghanistan The reverse of the mounting pad retaining the original posts and clutch back fittings as-worn French Air Force operations in Afghanistan commenced from 21 October 2001, when Op?ration H?rakl?s came in force, that involved the deployment of twenty Mirage IVP and twenty C-135FR at the air base of Al Dhafra. These planes carried out 800 one-hour reconnaissance missions over Afghanistan, after crossing the Sea of Oman and part of Pakistan, until they were drawn back to France on in February 2002 As of April 2009, the French Air Force had 334 men in Afghanistan. They manned the following systems: - 6 attack planes, based in Kandahar - 3 Mirage 2000D, since 2005 - 3 Mirage F1 CR, since 20 May 2009. Relieved 23 x Rafale present from 2007 - 3 Caracal in Kabul Airport, under the aegis of the ALAT, attached to the Army, 3 Tigers, 3 Gazelles Viviane HOT, and 2 Cougars - 2 Harfang drones, since 3 February 2009 In the same theatre of operation but outside Afghanistan, 172 men are deployed in Dushanbe, in Tajikistan, manning a logistic base and two C-160 Transall. Furthermore, a C135 is based at the Transit Centre at Manas, in Kirghizistan, with 35 men A very good contemporary medal group to the 'French Air Force' for aircrew service in West Africa, Central Africa and Afghanistan operations Condition: About EF

France: An Artillery Officer\'s miniature medal group of 3, decorated at \'Verdun\' a.k.a. \'The Meat Grinder\', for gallantry at \' Fleury-devant-Doaumont\': Professor Fernand Renaudeau, Captain, 15th late 27th Artillery Regiment, French Army - France: Legion of Honour. Officers breast badge undated with rosette - France: Cross of War (Croix de Guerre). 1914-1918. With bronze palm citation - France: Order of the Academic Palms. Officer’s breast badge with rosette The 3 x miniature awards suspended from their silk ribands on a gilt \'three-space\' mounting, this latter retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with below associated ephemera that will be forwarded to the buyer as soft-copy file attachments: - Portrait photograph of the recipient in his Artillery officers uniform wearing his CDG, with several \'front line\' chevrons on his upper sleeve - Portrait photograph of the recipient in later life - Images of the recipients full-size medals Fernand Renaudeau was a native of Cholet, France, where he was born on, 14 June 1887. During the Great War, as a \'Reservist\' he served from 1914, as a Lieutenant in the Artillery. Latterly holding the rank of Captain. He was actively engaged in most of the major French battles of 1914-1917, including the Marne, Verdun and Chemin des Dames. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre for being cited in Army Orders for his gallantry during the Battle of Verdun - the \'Meat-Grinder\' - where in March 1916, he was in command of the 8th Battery in Verdun sector \'Fleury-devant-Doaumont\', a village that was lost and recaptured no less than 16 x times during the Battle of Verdun, and earned the title \'The Viallage that Died For France\'. In 1917, he was posted overseas to the United States to work closely with the United States Army, doing a series of promotional tours, and giving presentations to the American military and the American public. He also worked closely with the American Forces on the Western Front. His considerable command of the English language marked him out as a gifted translator. After the Great War he became an Associate of Professor of English and through the 1940\'s-1950\'s he held numerous high education national and international appointments. He was also a published author and historian of the British Labour Party. Amongst his legacy as an educator, is a school in his home-town of Cholet, the \'Lycee Fernand Renaudeau\' that bears his name in his honour. Associate Professor Fernand Renaudeau, died in Cholet , France on, 15 June 1958 Important: For full details of the recipients life and history, and to see the outstanding citation for the recipients Croix De Guerre award, cut & paste/ enter below link in Google - https://www.calameo.com/read/002563542cda37dde372e Note: The item here offered for sale is the 3 x mounted miniature medals only. The images of the recipient, and his full-size medals are only here included for illustrative & provenance purposes. We will however forward soft-copy images of the recipient\'s portraits and full-size awards by email attachment Condition: Minor wear & scuffs to enamel, otherwise about EF

France: An attributed ensemble to an Officer of 'Colonial Engineers' who was Killed-in-Action in Laos, 'Indochine' 1954: Lieutenant Jean Michel Raymond Huault 72nd Battalion Colonial Engineers (72e Bataillon Colonial du G?nie) - Legion of Honour. 4th Republic (Post 1952). 5th Class 'Chevalier' breast badge - Cross of War TOE & 2 x Citation emblems (2 x Bronze Palms) - Colonial Medal. Second issue & 'Extreme Orient' - Indo-China Campaign Medal (Medaille de la Campagne D'Indochine) 1953 Sold together with; - French Memorial Card (Death Card) with photograph of the fallen and biography and citation printed on reverse Note: The practise of issuing Memorial or Death Cards is less common in France than in Germany, and the pactise was reduced significantly after the 1930's. Cards to Officer casualties from the Indchina War are uncommon Important: Lieutenant Jean Raymond Huault, was Killed-in-Action at Ban-na-Peng, Laos, Indochina, on 6 April 1954, on which date he was 'Blown-up' by a land-mine. At the time of his death he had been in the field clearing an enemy controlled path of defensive positiions, so his formation could penetrate the and engage the centre of Viet Minh controlled rebel positions The citation in French, of his posthumous Order of the Army citation states; Quote, "Jeune officier du G?nie qui, depuis son arriv?e comme volontaire en Indochine, n'a cess? de prouver son efficacit? et son ideal ?lev?. Bel entraineur d'hommes qui a fait l'admiration de tous dans les nombreuses op?rations auxquelles il a particip?. Toujours en tete de sa section dans les endroits les plus expos?s, a ?t? bless? mortellement par mine le 6 avril 1954, alors qu'il faisait d?gager des abattis sur la piste permettant de p?n?trer en plein coeur du dispositive rebelle. A fait preuve jusqu'a sa mort d'un courage admirable. Restera pour tous un magnifique exemple d'h?roisme pouss? jusqu'au sacrifice supr?me." Unquote. Jean Raymond Huault, was a native of D?partement 49, 'Maine-et-Loire', in the Commune of Angers where he was born on 8 March 1928. He was a graduate of the French Military Accademy at Saint-Cyr, passing out in the 'Garigliano' class of 1949-1951 Condition: GVF

France: An attributed Second World War and post war Algerian War medal ribbon bar, or 'Placard' of 7: Sous Officier, Leon Yvan Guez - France: Cross of Military Valour (Croix De La Valeur Militaire). With 3 x 'Star' emblems - France: Volunteer Combatant?s Cross (Croix du Combattant Volontaire). Dated 1939-1945 - France: Combattants Cross for Resistance Volunteers - Combatant?s Cross (Croix Du Combattant) - France: Medal for Deportation and Internment For Acts of Resistance 1939-1945 - France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945) - France: Medal for Operations in North Africa with ?Algerie? clasp Sold together with two named metal labels, formerly attached to a framed glazed display; - Guez Leon, Cite St Lois, Le Gardo (on three lines) - Guez Leon Yvan, S/Officier, Cite Saint-Louis The 'Star' emblems denote; - Bronze Stars: 2 x Mentions in Despatches at Brigade or Regimental level - Gold (Gilt) Star:1 x Mention in Despatches at Corps level The ribbon 'Placard' retaining the metal clips on the reverse for attachment to the uniform Condition: GVF

France: An extensive 'Foreign-Legion' - Para - multi-medal group of 14: As worn by a junior officer or senior NCO 'Parachutist' of the Foreign Legion (La Lagion Etrangere) The group mounted on 5 x overlapping rows, in the French style comprising; - Legion of Honour. Post 1958 issue. 5th Class 'Chevaliers' breast badge - Military Medal (Medaille Militaire). Undated obverse. Post 1958 issue - Cross of War T.O.E. with 1 bronze star emblem (for Gulf War 1991) - Cross of Military Valour (Croix de Valeur). With 1 x 'Citation' star emblem - Combatants Cross - Overseas Medal & 4 clasps 'Camodge' 'Moyen Orient' 'Tchad' & 'Liban' - Defence: Missions d'Assistance Exterieurs, Troupes Aeroprtee & Legion Etrangere - Medal of the Nation's Gratitude. With clasp 'Operations Exterieures' - Commemorative Medal. With clasp 'Ex-Yougoslavie' - United Nations: Service medal with UNIFIL riband (Lebanon) & '2' tours emblem - Saudi Arabia: Kuwait Liberation Medal 1991 - Kuwait: Liberation of Kuwait Medal. 4th Grade issue, for junior officers & senior NCO's - United Nations: Service Medal UNTAC (Cambodia) - NATO: NATO Medal. With clasp 'Ex-Yougoslavie' A most impressive French Foreign Legion, (Legion Etranger) 'Para's' combination of late contemporary 20th Century medals and clasps reflecting almost continuous multiple active service deployments circa 1978-1993 including; Lebanon (United Nations service), Cambodia (South East Asia), Middle East including the Gulf War 1991, Tchad (Central Africa) and in the 'Balkans' (at Kosovo) Note: Per the French order of precedence, medals awarded by international organizations and foreign countries are worn in the order of date received The group mounted as worn in the French swing-style on 3 x overlapping rows. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining the original pina nd clutch fittings for wear. The board with the Bordeux medal mounters label attached 'A la Culotte de Saumur. Per Anna Morvestir' A most impressive French medal group Note: This is a heavy item (14 x medals plus mounting) and postage quoted relfects the additional weight and special packaging required Condition: About EF

France: An impressive multi campaign 'Combat Service' mounted medal group of 8 to the French 'Armour', or 'Armee Blindee' The group mounted on 3 x overlapping rows, in the correct order of precedence in the French style comprising; - Combatants Cross (Only awarded to those who have served under fre in combat) - Overseas Medal & 2 clasps 'Republique Centrafricaine' & 'Republique De Cote D'Ivoire' - National Defence Medal. Gold first class 'Ave Etoile' (With 'Citation' Star) - National Defence: Gold. 2 x clasps 'Missions d'Operation Exterieurs' & 'Armee Blindee' - Medal of the Nation's Gratitude. With clasp 'Operations Exterieures' - Commemorative Medal. With clasps 'Ex-Yougoslavie' & 'Afghanistan' - NATO: NATO Medal. With clasp 'Non Artilce 5' (for former Yugoslavia) - NATO: NATO Medal. With clasp 'ISAF' (International Security Force 'Afghanistan') Sold together with; - Medal Ribbon Set, or 'Placard': The companion set of corresponding medal ribands with reduced size clasps and citation A most impressive contemporary French medal group, to a soldier of the French 'Armoured / Tanks' (most likely a Reconnaissance Armoured unit) representing multiple overseas deployments on active service - including combat - in West Africa (Ivory Coast), Central Africa (Republic of Central Africa) the Balkans of Europe (Former Yugoslavia) and in Central Asia with ISAF in Afghanistan Important: The grouping includes the scarce instance of a recipient being awarded - and wearing at the same time - 2 x 1st Class 'Gold' grades of the National Defence Medal, which is only possible in instances where the award of a National Defence Medal with 'Citation' for specific deeds has been made separately, from the award of the National Defence Medal with qualifying clasps The reverse of the mounting pads retaining the original fittings for wear A very good contemporary medal group to the 'French Armoured' for Balkans, Africa and Afghanistan service Condition: About EF

France: An un-attributed 'Boxer Rebellion' China 1901, era Distinguished Service and Campaign Medal group of 3 The group mounted on a traditional French mounting rod, or 'Boule', and as-worn the group comprising below items; - Legion of Honour. 5th Class 'Chevalier' breast badge. 3rd Republic with '1870' date - Medaille Militaire. 3rd Republc issue, with date 1870 and 'Sanglier' hallmark - China War Medal 1900-1901. With '1900 Chine 1901' clasp (Paris Mint h/m on rim) Note: All medals with silver hallmarks - the Order / Decoration with 'Sanglier' hallmarks, and the China Medal with 'Argent' (Silver) on rim Some loss of enamel on Medail Militaire, consistent with age and wear, otherwise a splendid and scarce seen 'China' service combination of medals Condition: Mostly VF

France: An un-attributed mounted pair of miniature medals to a French Combat veteran of the Chasseurs a Pied Alpins - Croix Du Combattant (Cross for Combatants) - Veterans medal of the FNAC issue with 'Palm' emblem The Combatant's Cross with official 'Cornucopia' logo and Bronze metal hallmarks, or 'poincons' of the Paris Mint The Combatants cross has 2 x levels of award criteria - and is only awarded in any criteria to those who have served under combat conditions, as under - for service with a unit asserted as combattant unit (front-line service) by the Ministry of Defense : ninety days of service or a wound or illness received or contracted during service, or ninety days of detention by the enemy - for service with any unit : mention in dispatches for valor, or direct participation in five fire engagements, or a wound in action, or detention by the enemy without application of the Geneva Convention The Veteran's medal of the National Federation of the Chasseurs Pied, with 'Palm' is an veteran 'office holders' miniature medal Obverse: The generic 'Chasseurs' horn insignia with title FNAC For details, history, traditions and awards of the see their website 'Federation Nationale des Amicales de Chasseurs a Pied, Alpins et Mecanises' at: - https://bleujonquille.fr/ Chasseurs à pied: Historically the Chasseurs à pied were the light infantrymen of the French Imperial army. They were armed the same as their counterparts in the regular line infantry (fusilier) battalions but were trained to excel in marksmanship and in executing manoeuvres at high speed. The other light infantry unit type, the voltigeurs, specialised as skirmishers and for advance screening of the main force. The chasseurs could also be called upon to form advance guards and scouting parties alongside the voltigeurs Following the Napoleonic Wars the Chasseurs à pied continued to exist as a separate corps within the infantry. Initially a specially trained elite, their tactical role eventually came to match that of the ordinary lignards (line infantry). By the late 19th century the differences between the two branches were confined to uniform and insignia, although the chasseurs retained a strong esprit de corps Chasseurs à cheval: Historically the cavalry 'Chasseurs' lacked the higher profile of the identically-armed (but much more lavishly uniformed) hussars. Distinguished by dark green uniforms and a bugle-horn badge, they were frequently used as advance scouting units providing valuable information on enemy movements. Both Napoleon's Imperial Guard and the Royal Guard of the Restoration each included a regiment of Chasseurs à cheval. In addition Napoleon added a further five line regiments to those inherited from the Revolutionary period. At the beginning of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, the French Army had twelve regiments of Chasseurs à cheval, grouped with eight hussar regiments to form the light branch of the cavalry and tasked with primarily reconnaissance duties. This intended role continued through World War I and the Chasseurs à cheval remained entirely horse mounted until the 1er RCh was motorised in June 1940. Disbanded after the Battle of France, these units were reconstituted in 1944–45 as light armour During the French occupation of Algeria, regiments of Chasseurs d'Afrique were raised. These were light cavalry recruited originally from French volunteers and subsequently from the French settlers in North Africa doing their military service. As such they were the mounted equivalent of the Zouaves The medals mounted as worn in the swing style suspended from a gilt metal mounting bar. The mounting bar retaining its original hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: GVF

France: An unattributed \'Distinguished Campaign Service\' medal pair for Colonial service in Africa and Indian Ocean Territories The mounted pair comprises; - Medaille Militiaire (Military Medal). 1870 dated obverse of the 'Third Republic' - Colonial Medal Medaille Coloniale: Madagascar, Afrique Equatoriale Francaise & Maroc The Medaille Militaire with Paris Mint hallmarks on obverse The Colonial Medal is of the official 'Intermediary' (1913) Paris Mint type with single sided suspension wreath. The medal with Paris Mint hallmarks comprising the word 'Argent' (silver) between twin 'Cornucopia' logos The clasps on the Colonial Medal are all by the Paris maker 'Mourgeon', and represent services as under; 'Madagascar': The clasp was instituted on 7 June 1895, and was made retrospective to reward personnel who served in numerous specified military operations (Campaigns & Punitive Expeditions) between 1829-1947 that took place on Madagascar and neighbouring islands 'Afrique Equatoriale Francaise': The clasp was instituted by decree of 31 August 1910, and awarded for numerous specified campaigns in the territories of French Equatorial Africa between circa 1910-1937. Exceptionally the clasp was further awarded to air-crew who completed 300 or more hours flying time over the Equatorial Rain Forest in the period 1945-1949. French Equatorial Africa (French: Afrique ?quatoriale fran?aise), or the AEF, was the federation of French colonial possessions in Central Africa, extending northwards from the Congo River to the Sahara, and comprising what are today the countries of Chad, the Central African Republic, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, and Gabon 'Maroc': The clasp was instituted on 28 April 1914, and was awarded for numerous specified campaigns and punitive expeditions that took place in Morocco circa 1912-1938 Both of the medals are mounted as-worn in the French style, the original stitched silk ribands suspended from a mounting rod, or 'Boule' An impressive medal pair Condition: GVF

France: An unattributed 'Distinguished Services' medal pair for service in Morocco pre 1914 - France: Medaille Militiaire (Military Medal). 1870 dated obverse of the 'Third Republic' - France: Morocco Medal 1907-1909. With Oriental clasp 'Oudjda' Note: The suspension ring on the Morocco Medal (intact) is attached to the medal by contemporary thread The clasp (agrafe) on the Maroc Medal is of the official Paris Mint 'Oriental' type The Maroc Medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and numeral '1' marks on reverse field Both of the medals are mounted as-worn in the French style, the original stitched silk ribands suspended from a mounting rod, or 'Boule' Minor scuffs consistent with wear An attractive medal pair Condition: About VF

France: An unattributed 1939-1954 era 'Tirailleur' veterans 'Decorations' only group of 3 The group mounted as-worn comprises; - Legion of Honour. 3rd Republic. 5th Class 'Chevaliers' breast badge - Cross of War with 4 x Citations, including 2 x bronze & 2 x gilt stars - Cross of War T.O.E., With 4 x Citations including 1 x bronze palm, and 3 x silver stars The emblems on the War Crosses (Croix De Guerre's) denote; - Bronze Star = Citation at Regiment or Brigade level - Silver Star = Citation at Division level - Gilt (Vermeil) star = Citation at corps level - Bronze palm = Citation at Army level The group mounted as worn in the French swing-style on traditional mounting pad, this latter retaining the original fittings for attachment to tunic. The light blue backing material on this group indicates a shortened 'Decorations' only ensemble, most likely worn by a 'Tirailleur' (North African (Algerian, Moroccan + Tunisian) colonial sharpshooter infantry) to match the colour of the regimental uniform - the Algerian 'Tirailleurs' tradtionally wearing distinctive light blue tuncis An attractive contemporary combination of decorations awarded for gallant and distinguished service during the Second World War and the Indochina War, circa 1939-1954 Condition: About EF

France: An unattributed distinguished \'Madagascar\' colonial service medal group of 3 mounted in a contemporary glazed glazed frame - France: Military Medal (Medaille Militaire), 3rd Republic, 1870-1940 issue - France: Madagascar Medal (2nd Expedition) 1895 (Medaille Du Madagascar 1895) - France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). First type. With 1 x clapet 'Madagascar' Note: Each of the medals with contemporary makers marks and or assay marks 'poincons'. The Medal Militaire with 'Paris Mint' marks of numeral '1' between 2 x 'Cornucopias'. The Madagascar Medal with Paris Mint Cornucopia and 'Argent' (silver) indented on the flat rim. The Colonial Medal with makers marks on wreath, silver assay marks 'poincons' on clapet and with Paris Mint Cornucopia and 'Argent' (silver) indented on the flat rim. The medals individually mounted suspended on their original silk ribands from 'Boule' bars attached to a velvet covered board, all contained in a contemporary tropical hardwood (mahogany?) glazed case. Dimensions of case are approx 25cm x 6cm. The case with glazed panel and detachable back-board. The back of the case fitted with stand for desk-top display and loops for mounting on cord as a wall display The silver medals toned with patina A superb combination of medals in a contemporary customised veteran's display Important: Postage is quoted basis the weight (heavy) & packaging (special) required. If purchased by an overseas buyer, we will remove and dispose of the glass panel prior to sending. While we will pack the item carefully, we accept no liability for any breakages to glass in transit if clients request the glass pane sent A superb period display that would enhance any collectors room! Condition: Medals toned GVF

France: An unattributed Great War gallantry and war medal group of 3, including a 'Fourragere' drape and Bronze Palm on riband of Croix De Guerre The group comprises; - France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre) 1914-16, & 'Fourragere' drape & 'Bronze Palm' - France: Commemorative Medal of the Great War 1914-1918 - France: Interallied Victory Medal 'Morlon' official type Note: The emblems represent; - 'Bronze Palm': A Mention-in-Despatches (Citation) at Army Level - Fourragere CDG: The unit was 'Mentioned' (Cited) in Army Orders between 2-3 times The medals mounted on a contemporary mounting bar, or 'Boule', in the traditional French style Condition: VF

France: An unattributed mounted group of Orders, Decorations and Medals for the Second World War, and the Indochina & Algerian Colonial Wars - Military Medal (Medaille Militaire): 4th Republic obv 1946-1958 - National Order of Merit. 5th Class \'Chevalier\' badge - Cross of Valour. With 2 x \'Bronze Star\' citation emblems - Commemorative Medal 1939-45. With clasp \'Liberation\' - Overseas Medal. With clasps \'Dien Bien Phu\' & \'Extreme Orient\' - Indochina 1945-1954. With clasp \'Dien Bien Phu & \'Wound Star\' - Medal for Security & Order in North Africa 1952-64. 2nd type \'Algerie\' Note: The veteran has mounted his medals using an Overseas Medal, that replaced the Colonial Medal in 1962, and which former had the identical riband and reverse design of the earlier medal and only differed in the reverse legend the \'Overseas Medal\' having the reverse legend \'Medaille d; having legend \'Medaille d\'Outre-Mer\'. All medals are mounted in the French style on two lines in the correct order of precedence, and as-worn by a French veteran. The reverse of the flock mounting pad with 3 x eye fittings for wear Condition: About EF

France: An unattributed mounted multi-gallantry and 'Wound' Medal group of 3 to a Poilou 'Volunteer' who was 'Wounded in Action' and which includes a Fourragere LOH & a 'Rare' variant 'Wound Medal' - France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire). 3rd Republic 1870-1940 with Fourragere in colour of Legion D'Honneur - France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre) dated 1914-16 with 'Silver Star' - France: Wound Medal (Medaille De Blesses Militaires) with clasp (Agrafe) 'Engage Volontaire' Important: The 'Wound Medal' is of the 'Type 3' design variant (ref 'Identification of French Orders and Medals' (D.M. Byrne, 1996) - and a scarce type Note: The emblem and drape denote; - 1 x Silver Star: 1 x Mention in Despatches (Citation) at Division level - Fourragere LOH: The unit had been Mentioned (Cited) in Army Orders 6-8 times for distinguished service in action The 3 x medals suspended on original silk ribands and all mounted on a contemporary mounting bar 'Boule' in the traditional French style An impressive and scarce seen Great War grouping to a 'Poilou' Condition: EF

France: An unattributed mounted pair of gallantry decorations with a 'Fourragere' in the colours of Croix De Guerre 1914-1918 - France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire). 3rd Republic 1870-1940 type - France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre avec etoile) reverse dated 1914-1915. With 1 x citation 'Bronze Star' emblem Important: The pair draped with 'Fourragerre' in colours of the Croix De Guerre 1914-1918, indicating that the recipients unit was cited between 2-3 times for collective distinguished service in action during the Great War The Medal Militaire with two Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral 1 marks on lower tie of obverse wreath The medals suspended from a traditional French mounting bar 'Boule' Condition: VF

France: An unattributed multi-decorated Second World World War, Indochina & Algerian Wars 1940-1962 'Mounted-as-Worn' medal group of 8: The group comprises; - Legion D'Honneur. 4th Class 'Officer'. 4th Republic (1946-1958) with silk rosette - Cross of War TOE. With 3 x 'Ciations' emblems 1 x 'Palm' & 2 x 'Stars' - Cross of Military Valour (Croix de la Valeur Militaire). With 5 x 'Citations' - Colonial Medal. Second issue & clasp 'Extreme Orient' - France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 with clasp 'Engage Volontaire' - Indo-China Campaign Medal (Medaille de la Campagne D'Indochine). With 'Wound Star' - Medal for Operations in North Africa. With 1 x clasp 'Algerie'. Paris Mint marks During the Second World War the soldier who wore these medals earned all his citations for his services during the colonial wars in Indochina and Algeria Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband with a red enamelled star. Latterly the authorized protocol was to wear the red enamelled star on the riband of respective campaign medal to denote wounds. It was only in 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal The group mounted 'As-Worn' in the French style, on two overlapping rows. The backing cloth retaining the metal clips for attachment to the uniform Single small chip to blue enamel band on reverse of LOH A splendid combination of medals Condition: About EF

France: An unattributed pair of campaign medals awarded to a Foreign Legion veteran who was a casualty of the Indochina War - Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 'Extreme Orient', with red enamelled 'Wound Star' emblem - Commemorative Medal for Indochina. With clasp (agrafe) 'Legion Etrangere' (Foreign Legion) Both medals mounted in the swing-style suspended from a mounting rod, or 'Boule' in the French tradition The Colonial Medal with official Paris Mint marks on reverse of medal, single numeral 2 between two x 'Cornucopias'. The clasp 'Extreme Orient' being of the official type by maker 'Chobillon' An attractive campaign medal pair. Of all the many wars and campaigns in which the Foreign Legion have served, the Indochina War 1945-1954, was by far the most cosly in terms of losses. It is estimated that the Foreign Legion incurredThe indochina War was the most costly to the Foreign Legion.No fewer than 72,833 'All-Ranks' of the Legion served in Indochina during the eight-year war. The Legion suffered the estimated loss of 10,283 of its own men in combat; 309 officers, 1082 sous-officiers and 9092 legionnaires . Condition: Old older repair on suspension clip of Colonial Medal GVF

France: Bronze star (etoile) full-size ordnance issue citation emblem The star with prong fittings to reverse Condition: VF

France: Campaign Medal for Operations in North Africa 1952-1962, with clasp 'Algerie' (Medaille des Operations en Afrique du Nord 1952-1962) The slip-on bronze clasp 'Algerie' for the hard fought colonial war in Algeria Condition: GVF

France: Chateau-Thierry Medal 1918 (M?daille du Ch?teau-Thierry). First issue The medal retaining the original issue silk riband, this with a hinged pin mounting brooch on reverse The suspension scroll bar on the medal bears the legend ?Chateau-Thierry Cote 204? - the latter refers to the capture of 'Hill 204' by 'Doughboys' of the United States Expeditionary Force' Rare - and the most sought after and desirable of all the French issue 'Great War' medals Condition: Toned GVF

France: China Campaign Medal 1900-1901 (Medaille Du Chine) with clasp (agrafe) '1900 Chine 1901' The clasp is of the slip-over type with no makers marks The silver medal is officially stamped 'Argent' (Silver) on the rim together with Paris Mint cornucopia marks Condition: VF

France: China Expedition Medal 1860 (Medaille De L'Expedition De Chine 1860) Medal in silver (with poincon hallmark on reverse side of suspension orb/ball) with 'Barre' designer details on obverse During the 'allied' occupation and ransacking of the Imperial Place, or 'Forbidden Palace' at Peking (now Beijing) in 1860, the British and French forces in a shameless orgy of greed, plundered a vast amount of priceless art and antiquities - much of it still residing in the national museums and private collections in the United Kingdom and France in 2016 The medal fitted with the ornate original silk 'moire' ribbon An excellent example of what is an increasingly rare medal to find with both the original ribbon and hallmarks Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (La Medaille Coloniale) with 2 X slip-over clasps 'Extreme Orient' 'Madagascar' The double-side wreath suspension with silver poincon 'Boars Head' mark The clasps bear no makers marks The silver medal medal bears the Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' and silver stamp 'Argent' on the rim Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (La Medaille Coloniale) with clasp (clapet) 'Algerie' This clasp was instituted on 6 March 1894 to include retrospective campaigns dating back to 1827. The double-side wreath has poincon / makers mark for 'Mercier' by Monnaie De Paris The clasp is of the first type clipover style (clapet), and bears 2 x silver stamp or makers marks 'Mercier' & Paris Mint on the clip The medal bears the Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' and silver stamp 'Argent' on the rim Condition: EF

France: Colonial Medal (La Medaille Coloniale) with oriental style slip-over clasp 'Maroc' The single sided wreath, unlike the medal planchet is not silver, but metal, and bears no makers marks The clasp is of the oriental slip-over type and bears no makers marks The silver medal medal bears the Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' and silver stamp 'Argent' on the rim Condition: About VF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st \'Premier\' type medal. With clapet style clasp for \'Sahara\' First type official 'Premier' type Paris Mint medal (30mm) with double-sided wreath suspension. This with 'Sanglier' poincon (silver hallmark) mark on wreath suspension The clasp is of the official 'Clapet' Paris Mint type, with multiple poincons / maker marks on obverse and reverse of the clasp Medal with official Paris Mint 'Corucopia' logo and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on the rim Sahara: The clasp was instituted on 26 September 1900, and was awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns across the 'Sahara Desert' region between 1880-1936 The 'Sahara' clasp, most closely resonates with the classic 'Beau Geste' images of the French Foreign Legion, or La Legion Etrangere - and other specialist 'Desert Corps' - that participated in numerous desert campaigns across the 'Maghreb' The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting-pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style A desirable pre 1914 'First' issue medal and clasp Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st 'Premier Type' medal with double sided wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp 'Guyane' Medal is of the first 'Premier Type' with 'Sanglier' (boars head) silver makers mark, or 'poincon', on reverse of double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The clasp attached to the original silk riband is of the later official Paris Mint type (Monnaie De Paris') this bearing the Paris Mint silver marks / maker marks, or 'Poincons', of 'Cornucopia' & 'Minerva' on reverse of clasp back strap The clasp for Guyane (French Guiana) was instituted on 24 September 1895, in respect of campaign service during the colonial conflict between Brazil & France that occurred in 1895, and during which the French colonial forces routed a numerically much stronger Brazilian force The clasp 'Guyane' (Guyana) was the only clasp to the Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale) to be awarded for service in South America The medal fitted with a good bright length of clean watered 'moire' silk riband, this latter attached with a two-pronged mounting-pin or 'epingle' as traditionally worn in the French style A rarely seen medal clasp on the market Condition: About EF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st 'Premier Type' medal with double sided wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp (agrafe) 'Iles De La Societie' Medal is of the first 'Premier Type' with makers marks for 'Mercier' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The clasp attached to the original silk riband is of the later official Paris Mint type (Monnaie De Paris) this bearing the Paris Mint silver mark on reverse of clasp Note: The clasp was instituted by the decree of 6 March 1894, in respect of 3 x different specific expeditions / operations - naval & navagational - that took place in the 19th Century in the South Pacific Ocean, in the seas around the exotic tropical Society & Leeward Islands, including Tahiti & Raiatea The medal fitted with length of clean silk 'moire' riband, this latter with a two-pronged mounting-pin or 'epingle' as traditionally worn in the French style Condition: About EF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st 'Premier Type' medal with double sided wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp of the 'agrafe' type 'Madagascar' Medal is of the first 'Premier Type' with makers marks for 'Mercier' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The clasp attached to the original silk riband is of the official type by maker 'Delande', sans poincons as issued The clasp was instituted on 7 June 1895, and was made retrospective to reward personnel present in numerous specified military operations (Campaigns & Punitive Expeditions) between 1829-1947 that took place on Madagascar and neighbouring islands Condition: Toned about EF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st 'Premier Type' medal with double sided wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp of the 'agrafe' type 'Tchad' Medal is of the first 'Premier Type' with makers marks for 'Mercier' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The clasp attached to the riband is of the official type by the Paris Mint, this with Paris Mint assay & logo marks of numeral '1' between 2 x Cornucopias The clasp was instituted by decree of 10 April 1903, and was made retrospective to reward personnel present in numerous specified military operations (Punitive Expeditions) between 1901-1909. From 1910, subsequent military operations in Tchad recognised by the award of the clasp 'Afrique Equatoriale Francaise' Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st 'Premier Type' medal with double sided wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp of the 'clapet' type 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' Medal is of the first 'Premier Type' with makers marks for 'J. Salat' & 'Sanglier' assay mark or poincon, on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal. The clasp attached to the original silk riband is of the official Paris Mint 'Clapet' type (Monnaie De Paris') this bearing multiple French silver marks / maker marks, or 'Poincons', indented on both obverse of clasp, and the hinged clasp on reverse of the clapet Introduced in 1901, the clasp was awarded in respect of numerous qualifying expeditions and services in Togo, Cameroon, Sudan, Dahomey, Guinea, Mauritania. During the Second World War the Vichy Government also issued the clasp in respect of the Vichy forces that defended 'Dakar' The silk ribbon fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French tradition Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st 'Premier Type' medal with double sided wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp of the 'clapet' type 'Algerie' Medal is of the first 'Premier Type' with makers marks for 'Mercier' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The clasp attached to the original silk riband is of the official Paris Mint 'Clapet' type (Monnaie De Paris') this bearing multiple French silver marks / maker marks, or 'Poincons', indented on both obverse of clasp, and the hinged clasp on reverse of the clapet The silk ribbon fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French tradition Condition: Dark gun-metal blue toned with patina about EF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st 'Premier Type' medal with double sided wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp of the 'clapet' type 'Algerie' Medal is of the first 'Premier Type' with makers marks for 'Mercier' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The clasp attached to the original silk riband is of the official Paris Mint 'Clapet' type (Monnaie De Paris') this bearing multiple French silver marks / maker marks, or 'Poincons', indented on both obverse of clasp, and the hinged clasp on reverse of the clapet The clasp was instituted on 6 March 1894, in respect of service in Algeria in the periods 1827-1847 (the formal colonization of Algeria) and various punitive expeditions between 1871-1906 The medal fitted with a stitched silk riband Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st 'Premier Type' medal with double sided wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp of the 'clapet' type 'Tonkin Medal is of the first 'Premier Type' with makers marks for 'Mercier' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The clasp attached to the original silk riband is of the official Paris Mint 'Clapet' type (Monnaie De Paris') this bearing multiple French silver marks / maker marks, or 'Poincons', indented on both obverse of clasp, and the hinged clasp on reverse of the clapet Instituted on 7 March 1895, the clasp 'Tonkin' was awarded in respect of active service in the Tonkin region of Indochina (located in the north of Vietnam) for various specified quaifying campaigns and punitive expeditions carried out between 1893-1926 The medal fitted with original silk riband Dark toned with good overall patination Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st 'Premier Type' medal with double sided wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp of the 'clapet' type 'Tonkin Medal is of the first 'Premier Type' with makers marks for 'Mercier' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The clasp attached to the original silk riband is of the official Paris Mint 'Clapet' type (Monnaie De Paris') this bearing multiple French silver marks / maker marks, or 'Poincons', indented on both obverse of clasp, and the hinged clasp on reverse of the clapet Instituted on 7 March 1895, the clasp 'Tonkin' was awarded in respect of active service in the Tonkin region of Indochina (located in the north of Vietnam) for various specified quaifying campaigns and punitive expeditions carried out between 1893-1926 Some fraying to riband Condition: VF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st 'Premier Type' medal with double sided wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp of the 'clapet' type 'Tonkin' Medal is of the first 'Premier Type' with makers marks for 'Mercier' on double sided wreath suspension 'Tonkin' clasp was awarded for numerous campaigns and expeditions in North Vietnam, between 1893-1928. The medal type and makers marks on this example dating the award to the period 1895-1912 The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal. The clasp attached to the original silk riband is of the official Paris Mint 'Clapet' type (Monnaie De Paris') this bearing multiple French silver marks / maker marks, or 'Poincons', indented on both obverse of clasp, and the hinged clasp on reverse of the clapet Condition: Toned with patina GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st 'Premier Type' medal with double sided wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp of the 'clapet' type 'Tonkin' Medal is of the first 'Premier Type' with makers marks for 'Mercier' on double sided wreath suspension Instituted on 7 June 1895, the 'Tonkin' clasp was awarded for numerous campaigns and expeditions in North Vietnam, between circa 1893-1928. Award of the clasp was made obsolete in 1930, when it was replaced by the generic theatre clasp 'Indochine'. The medal type and makers marks on this example datie the award to the period circa 1895-1912 The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal. The clasp attached to the original silk riband is of the official Paris Mint 'Clapet' type (Monnaie De Paris') this bearing multiple French silver marks / maker marks, or 'Poincons', indented on both obverse of clasp, and the hinged clasp on reverse of the clapet Medal with now frayed silk ribbon Condition: Toned with patina GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st 'Premier Type' medal with double sided wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp of the 'clapet' type 'Tunisie' Medal is of the first 'Premier Type' with makers marks for 'Camille Roux' and 'Sanglier' poincon on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The clasp attached to the original silk riband is of the official Paris Mint 'Clapet' type (Monnaie De Paris') this bearing 2 x French silver hallmarks, or 'Poincons', indented on both obverse of clapet, including a 'Sanglier' and the makers marks for 'Camille Roux' The clasp was instituted on 24 September 1895, in respect of service in campaigns and punitive expeditions in Tunisia that took place variously between 1881-1918 Condition: Toned about EF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st 'Premier Type' medal with double sided wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp of the 'clapet' type 'Tunisie' Medal is of the first 'Premier Type' with makers marks for 'Mercier' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The clasp attached to the original silk riband is of the official Paris Mint 'Clapet' type (Monnaie De Paris') this bearing multiple French silver marks / maker marks, or 'Poincons', indented on both obverse of clasp, and the hinged clasp on reverse of the clapet The clasp was instituted on 24 September 1895, in respect of service in campaigns and punitive expeditions in Tunisia that took place variously between 1881-1918 Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st 'Premier Type' medal with double sided wreath suspension. With 1 x clasps of the 'clapet' type 'Algerie' Medal is of the first 'Premier Type' with silver 'Sanglier' hallmark, or 'Poincon' The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The clasp attached to the original silk riband is the official Paris Mint type. The 'Algerie' clasp is of the 'Clapet' type (Monnaie De Paris') with French silver hallmarks, or 'Poincons' The clasp represents services as under; Algerie: The clasp was instituted on 6 March 1894, in respect of service in Algeria in the periods 1827-1847 (the formal colonization of Algeria) and various specified punitive expeditions between 1871-1906 Condition: Dark toned VF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st 'Premier Type' medal with double sided wreath suspension. With 2 x clasps of the 'clapet' type 'Algerie' & 'Sahara' Medal is of the first 'Premier Type' with silver 'Sanglier' hallmark, or 'Poincon' and makers mark for 'Mercier on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal Both clasps attached to the original silk riband are of the official Paris Mint type. The 'Algerie' clasp is of the 'Clapet' type (Monnaie De Paris') with 2 x French silver hallmarks, or 'Poincons', indented on both obverse and reverse of clapet, including a 'Sanglier' and the makers marks for 'Mercier'. The 'Sahara' clasp is of the slip-over type, and is silver bearing indented makers mark of Paris maker 'A.D. Marie' on backstrap The clasps represent services as under; Algerie: The clasp was instituted on 6 March 1894, in respect of service in Algeria in the periods 1827-1847 (the formal colonization of Algeria) and various specified punitive expeditions between 1871-1906 Sahara: The clasp was istituted on 26 September 1900, and was a warded for numerous qualifying campaigns across the 'Sahara Desert' region between 1880-1936 The latter 'Sahara' clasp, most closely resonates with the classic 'Beau Geste' images of the French Foreign Legion, or La Legion Etrangere - and other specialist 'Desert Corps' - that participated in numerous desert campaigns The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting-pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style A desirable pre 1914 'First' issue medal and clasps combination Condition: Dark toned VF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st 'Premier Type' medal with double sided wreath suspension. With 2 x clasps of the 'clapet' type 'Algerie' & 'Tonkin' Medal is of the first 'Premier Type' with double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal Both of the clasps attached to the original silk riband are of the official Paris Mint 'Clapet' type (Monnaie De Paris') each bearing multiple French silver marks / maker marks, or 'Poincons', indented on both obverse of clasp, and the hinged clasp on reverse of the clapet The Algerie clasp was instituted on 6 March 1894, in respect of service in Algeria in the periods 1827-1847 (the formal colonization of Algeria) and various punitive expeditions between 1871-1906 Instituted on 7 March 1895, the clasp 'Tonkin' was awarded in respect of active service in the Tonkin region of Indochina (located in the north of Vietnam) for various specified quaifying campaigns and punitive expeditions carried out between 1893-1926 The medal fitted with original long length of silk riband, that is fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the traditional French style Condition: Toned About EF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st 'Premier Type' medal with double sided wreath suspension. With 2 x clasps of the 'clapet' type 'Algerie' & 'Tunisie' Medal is of the first 'Premier Type' with makers marks for 'Mercier on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal Both clasps (clapets) attached to the original silk riband are of the official Paris Mint 'Clapet' type (Monnaie De Paris') these bearing 2 x French silver hallmarks, or 'Poincons', indented on both obverse and reverse of clapet, including a 'Sanglier' and the makers marks for 'Mercier' The clasps represent services as under; - 'Tunisie': The clasp was instituted on 24 September 1895, in respect of service in specified campaigns and punitive expeditions in Tunisia that took place variously between 1881-1918 - 'Algerie': The clasp was instituted on 6 March 1894, in respect of service in Algeria in the periods 1827-1847 (the formal colonization of Algeria) and various specified punitive expeditions between 1871-1906 Condition: Toned about EF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st 'Premier Type' medal with double sided wreath suspension. With 2 x clasps of the clapet 'Algerie' & agrafe 'Gabon-Congo' types. The latter clasp being gilt / vermeil Medal is of the first 'Premier Type' with makers marks for 'Mercier' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The clasps attached to the original silk riband are both of the official type. The Algerie clapet is of the official Paris Mint 'Clapet' type (Monnaie De Paris') this bearing multiple French silver marks / maker marks, or 'Poincons', indented on both obverse of clasp, and the hinged clasp on reverse of the clapet; the rare 'Grand-Mission' agrafe for 'Gabon-Congo' is an official gilt / vermeil type by Paris maker 'Arthus Bertrand' Important: The rare retrospective 'Gabon-Congo' clasps instituted in 1903 and revised in 1906 - was struck in 3 x different styles / variants by 'Arthus Bertrand', in silver, in silver gilt (vermeil), and a third variant with the names Gabon-Congo engraved (as opposed to die-struck) - to commemorate 3 x Grand Missions / Expeditions in Gabon-Congo between; 1875-1878; 1879-1882 and 1883-1885. The gilt / vermeil clasp on this medal bearing 'Sanglier; poincon mark on obverse of clasp and with the makers marks of 'Arthus Bertrand' shown as 'AB&Cie' on the reverse of clasp backstrap The silk ribbon fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French tradition Rare Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st 'Premier Type' medal with double sided wreath suspension. With clasp (agrafe) 'Comores' Medal is of the first 'Premier Type' with makers marks for 'Mercier' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The clasp attached to the silk riband is of the official 'Paris Mint' agrafe type, the reverse of the clasp having the Paris Mint silver poincon '925 The clasp attached to the silk riband is of the official 'Paris Mint' agrafe type, the reverse of the clasp having the Paris Mint marks of 2 x Cornucopias with the numeraL '1' between The clasp was instituted on 7 June 1895, as a retrospective award for campaign service during 1891 in the the Isle D'Anjouan, located in the Comores Islands off the South East coast of Africa Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st 'Premier Type' medal with double sided wreath suspension. With clasp (agrafe) 'Congo' Medal is of the first 'Premier Type' with makers marks for 'Camille Roux' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The clasp attached to the silk riband is of the official 'Arthus Bertrand' agrafe type, sans poincons with contemporary broad back strap on clasp as issued The clasp was instituted on 6 February 1896, for award to personnel who took part in specified military operations (Punitive Expeditions), and geographic missions (Explorations) within the region of French Congo, variously between 1894-1908. In 1901 the territory was re-named French Equatorial Africa (today Gabon) Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st 'Premier Type' medal with double sided wreath suspension. With clasp (agrafe) 'Cote D'Or' Medal is of the first 'Premier Type' with makers marks for 'Mercier' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The clasp attached to the silk riband is of the official 'Paris Mint' agrafe type, the reverse of the clasp having the Paris Mint mark '1' between 2 x Cornucopias The clasp was instituted on 6 March 1894, as a retrospective award for veterans of the fighting and various punitive expeditions between 1849-1854, in the areas bordering Grand-Bassam in the Guinee river basin region of West Africa, in the area now called Ivory Coast Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st 'Premier Type' medal with double sided wreath suspension. With clasp (agrafe) 'Dahomey' Medal is of the first 'Premier Type' with makers marks for 'Mercier' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The clasp attached to the silk riband is of the official 'Paris Mint' agrafe type, the reverse of the clasp having the Paris Mint marks of 2 x Cornucopias with the numeraL '1' between The clasp was instituted on 11 February 1899, and awarded for various punitive expeditions and service in Dahomey (present day Benin in West Africa) between 1894-1905 Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st 'Premier Type' medal with double sided wreath suspension. With clasp (agrafe) 'Mauritanie' Medal is of the first 'Premier Type' with makers marks for 'Camille Roux' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The clasp attached to the silk riband is of the official 'Arthus Bertrand' agrafe type, the reverse of the clasp having two poincons including makers mark 'AB*&Cie' and silver assay 'Sanglier' stamp on backstrap of clasp The clasp was instituted on 3 August 1909, and was awarded retrospectively for service in the 'Trarza' region of Mauritania during 1908. Located in Southwest of the newly created colonial territory of Mauritania (created in 1904), the Emirate of Trarza, had a Berber population. The emirate was only pacified in 1908, after the installation of Colonel Gouarrd - who had earlier defeated a resistance movement in the French Sudan (present day Mali), and had been created Commissioner of Mauritania in 1908) - took command of the French forces in the territory Because of it's very specific award period - 1908 only - and the relatively small number of troops and colonial services that served there, the clasp is a scarce issue Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st 'Premier Type' medal with double sided wreath suspension. With clasp (agrafe) 'Nossi-Be' Medal is of the first 'Premier Type' with makers marks for 'Mercier' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The clasp attached to the silk riband is of the official 'Paris Mint' agrafe type, the reverse of the clasp having the Paris Mint mark '1*' between 2 x Cornucopias The clasp was instituted on 6 March 1894, as a retrospective award for veterans of the fighting on the Island of Nossie-Be which is located in the Indian Ocean off the North West coast of Madagascar. The French had first occupied Nossi-Be in 1840, and in 1849 abolished slavery there. The fighting in Nossi-Be was a consequence of the abolition of slavery, with the former Malagasy slave owners rising in revolt against the French in 1849 Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st 'Premier Type' medal with double sided wreath suspension. With x clasp of the 'clapet' type 'Algerie' Medal is of the first 'Premier Type' with makers marks for 'Mercier' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal Both of the clasps attached to the original silk riband are of the official Paris Mint 'Clapet' type (Monnaie De Paris') each bearing multiple French silver marks / maker marks, or 'Poincons', indented on both obverse of clasp, and the hinged clasp on reverse of the clapet The Algerie clasp was instituted on 6 March 1894, in respect of service in Algeria in the periods 1827-1847 (the formal colonization of Algeria) and various punitive expeditions between 1871-1906 Introduced in 1901, the clasp 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' was awarded in respect of numerous qualifying expeditions and services in Togo, Cameroon, Sudan, Dahomey, Guinea, Mauritania. During the Second World War the Vichy Government also issued the clasp in respect of the Vichy forces that defended 'Dakar' The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the traidtional French style Condition: Toned EF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 1st type medal. With 1 x 'Grand Mission' clasp for 'De L Atlantique A la Mer Rouge' First type medal with double sided wreath suspension The medal with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) marks indented on rim of medal The clasp is an official post 1945 strike by the 'Paris Mint', bearing the Paris Mint marks 1* between two 'Cornucopias' Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (La Medaille Coloniale). 1st \'Premier\' type medal. With 1 x clasp (clapet type) \'Nouvelle Caledonie\' Medal is of the first 'Premier Type' with makers marks for 'Paris Mint' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The clasps is an official Paris Mint 'Clapet' type, with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' and 'Minerva' hallmarks (poincon's) on the backstrap of the clasp 'Nouvelle Caledonie' (for New Caledonia): Instituted on 6 March 1894, for various punitive expeditions in the South Pacific 'New Caledonia' island archipelago, between 1853-1878. By decree of 28 November 1919, the clasp was further extended for punitive expeditions carried out in New Caledonia during the Great War between 1916-1918 A most interesting 'South Pacific' theatre of operations medal clasp awarded for service in what is now called 'Vanuatu' The silk riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the traditional French style Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (La Medaille Coloniale). 1st \'Premier\' type medal. With 3 x clasps \'Algerie\' Tonkin\' & \'Afrique Occidentale Francaise\' Medal is of the first 'Premier Type' with makers marks for 'Mercier' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal All 3 x clasps are of the official Paris Mint 'Clapet' type, and all bearing multiple mint & silver assay marks, or 'poincons' on both the obverse and on the backstraps of the clasps 'Algerie': Instituted on 6 March 1894, this clasp was made retrospective to include numerous specified qualifying campaigns from 1827 through to 1912 'Tonkin': Instituted on 7 June 1895, the clasp was awarded for numerous campaigns and expeditions in North Vietnam, between 1893-1928 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise': Instituted in 1901, the clasp was awarded in respect of numerous specified qualifying expeditions and services in Togo, Cameroon, Sudan, Dahomey, Guinea, Mauritania A very good example of a multi-clasp French Colonial Medal, representing diverse service in North Africa, Indochina & West Africa Condition: About GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal by maker 'Marie-Aubert' 26.8mm. With 1 x clasp (agrafe) 'Extreme Orient' The medal is an example by 'Marie-Aubert' The clasp with 'accent' is by 'Mourgeon' The clasp represents service in French Indochina (Vietnam) in the period 1945-1948 including fighting against Japanese occupation forces in 1945, and against nationalist Viet-Minh forces in the post-war period 1945-1948 and the course of the French Indochina War Condition: About EF

France: Colonial Medal (La Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal with uniface single sided wreath suspension. With 1 x 'oriental' clasp (agrafe) '1940 - Cote Des Somalis -1941' The medal with official Paris Mint marks on reverse of medal, the single numeral 1 between two x 'Cornucopias' The clasp attached to the silk ribbon is of the official 'oriental' type by the Paris Mint this having silver assay marks / poincon indented on reverse of clasp, single numeral 2 between two 'Cornucopias' Instituted in 1941, the clasp was awarded in respect of qualifying service in expeditions along the Somali Coast in period 1940-1941 Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal. With 'Oriental' clasp 'Maroc' Second type official Paris Mint medal (30mm) with uniface (single-sided) suspension The clasp 'Maroc' was instituted on March 1914, and was awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns and punitive expeditions that took place in Morocco circa 1914-1925 Medal with official Paris Mint marks in lower reverse field comprising the numeral '2' between two 'Cornucopias' Important: The clasp of the official Paris Mint 'Oriental' type has the Paris Mint marks and logos on reverse of clasp comprising the numeral '2' between two 'Cornucopias' The silk ribbon now frayed Condition: Dark toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal. With 2 x clasps, 'Coloniale' & 'Cote Des Somalis' Second type official Paris Mint medal (30mm) with uniface (single-sided) suspension Both clasps are 'sans' makers marks, but are of French maker 'Delande' Medal with official Paris Mint marks in lower reverse field of numeral '1' between two 'Cornucopia' logos Important: The clasp 'Coloniale' is unofficial, and generally worn by veterans to represent service in diverse colonial expeditions and operations in the inter-war years for which no specific campaign clasp was issued The clasp 'Cote Des Somalis' was first instituted on 6 June 1934, n respect of several punitive expeditions along the Somali littoral in the period 1934-1937. The clasp was later revived and extended b the Vichy Government for service in French Somalia between 1944-1941 The stitched riband is fitted with a mounting-rod, or 'Boule', in the traditional French style The 'Coloniale' clasp is scarce Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal. With 2 x clasps 'Maroc 1925-26' (in gilt, or vermeil) & 'Maroc' Second type medal with uniface, single-sided suspension The gilt (vermeil) clasp 'Maroc 1925-26' was awarded for campaign service during the great 'Rif War' when French and Spanish forces against the Berber forces of the legendary Moroccan freedom fighter, Abd el-Krim The clasp 'Maroc' was instituted on March 1914, and was awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns and punitive expeditions that took place in Morocco circa 1914-1938 Medal is fitted with a stitched silk riband Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal. With 3 x clasps (agrafes) 'Afrique Francaise Libre' Libye' 'Bir Hacheim 1942' Second type medal with uniface suspension Reverse of medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral 2 The clasps are all by maker 'Arthus Bertrand' The clasps represent service with 'Free French' forces who fought Rommel's Afrika Corps at the famous battle of 'Bir Hakeim', as well as other campaigns against axis forces in Libya, and Africa during the Second World War A scarce and desirable combination of Second World War 'Free French' campaign clasps Condition: Toned about EF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal. With 4 x 'Oriental' style clasps, 'Libye' ' Koufra' 'Bir-Hakeim' & '1942 Tunisie 1943' Second type official Paris Mint medal (30mm) with uniface (single-sided) suspension All 4 x clasps are of the official 'Oriental' Paris Mint type, each with Paris Mint marks on the reverse of clasp comprising inversed numeral '2' between 2 x 'Cornucopias' Medal with official Paris Mint marks in lower reverse field of numeral '1' between two 'Cornucopia' logos A superb combination of 'Free French' campaign clasps, representing a lot of hard fought battles and campaigns against both the Italians and the German 'Afrika Corps' The clasp 'Libye' was instituted on 26 March 1942, for service in the Western Desert and other parts of Libya between 1940-1942 The clasp 'Koufra' was instituted on 26 March 1942, for serving in the successful operations against the Italians in the 'Koufra Basin' of Libya between 9-28 February, including the capture of the fortress of 'El Tag' The clasp 'Bir-Hakeim' was instituted on 26 March 1942, for participation in the battle of 'Bir-Hakeim' fought in the Western Desert by the Free French, who were encircled by a much stronger and more numerous German and Italian force, but who held out for 7 days before making a successful breakthrough, and escape to allied lines Instituted on 7 January 1944, the clasp '1942 Tunisie 1943' was awarded for service with Free French Forces fighting the Axis forces in Tunisia between 1942-1943, including the eventual rout and surrender of the 'Afrika Korps' there in 1943 The long riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', and as-worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal. With clasp 'Indo-Chine' & red enamelled 'Wound' emblem on riband Second type medal with single sided uniface wreath suspension Medal reverse with Paris Mint twin 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral '2' between The clasp for Indochina service is the scarcer unofficial hyphenated version 'Indo-Chine' by Paris maker 'Marie-Aubert'. The 'Indochine' clasp was instituted on 18 March 1936, for service in Indochina. This clasp was also awarded in respect of the Franco-Siam border war in 1940-1941. The clasp replaced the former area specific clasps that had hitherto been awarded (Tonkin, Laos et Mekong and Cochinchine) Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally only a riband with a red enamelled star emblem. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the repective campaign medal riband. Post 1945, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear on the respective campaign medal riband. In practise, serving personnel followed the official protocols, while veterans who left the services did as theu pleased, preferring to wear the unofficial 'Wound' medals. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound meda. The Wound Medal 2016 uses the orginal 'Wound' ribbon introduced during the Great War, while the medal design is identical to one of the Great War era unoffcial medals The original stitched silk riband suspended from a traditional French mounting bar, or 'Boule' A nicely toned medal for Indochina expeditions of the 1930's and the Franco-Siam border war of 1940-1941 Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal. With clasp (agrafe) 'Extreme Orient'. Attributed 'L'Adjutant Georges Pouillot, Escadrille 54 Liaisons Aeriennes.'Armee De L'Air (French Air Force) Sold together with an original medal award certificate 'Brevet' for the Colonial Medal, named to 'Adjutant' Georges Pouillot, 54 Squadron, French Air Force, signed and dated Saigon, Indochina, 15 February 1952 Medal (26.7mm) is by Paris maker 'Delande',and is their first variant model The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle'', as worn in the French style Note: During it's deployment in Indochina, Escadrille 54 Liaisons Aeriennes, or E.L.A. 54, was based at the French Air Base located in Tourane (Da Nang), Annam Province (Central Vietnam). One of three 'Mixed' flight squadrons, the Escadrille 54, provided both fixed-wing light aircraft, and helicopters in support of ground forces during the Indochina War. Specifically the main roles were provision of 'Artillery Air Spotter' aircraft, General Observation and Reconnaissance, and Medical Evacuation of casualties - in regard to the latter the 3 x mixed squadrons were, during the conflict, credited with the successful extraction of thousands of wounded and injured troops from the field Condition: Medal is about EF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal. With clasp (agrafe) 'Guinee Francaise' Second type medal with single sided uniface wreath suspension Medal reverse with Paris Mint twin 'Cornucopia' logos and number '2' between The official Paris Mint clasp with Paris Mint twin 'Cornucopia' marks and numeral '1' between is hallmarked on the obverse lower corner of clasp The clasp 'Guinee Francaise' was instituted on 25 November 1904, and was first issued in respect of punitive expeditions between 24 March - 25 April 1904, against the Koniaguis. The clasp was also made available for reconnaissance and survey work in connection with the Konakry to Niger railroad line between 1904 and 1907. The award was made obsolete in 1909, when the generic clasp 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' was adopted for services in French Guinee Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal. With clasp (agrafe) 'Maroc 1925' in vermeil (gilt) Second type medal with single sided uniface wreath suspension Medal reverse with Paris Mint twin 'Cornucopia' logos and number '2' between The gilt (vermeil) clasp 'Maroc 1925' was instituted on 6 January 1926, and was for service in Morocco between 15 April to 31 December 1925, 1925 during the 'Great Rif War' A nice example of an official 'Vermeil', or gilded clasp Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal. With clasp (agrafe) 'Somalie' Second type medal with single sided uniface wreath suspension A handsome struck medal by Paris maker 'Marie-Stuart', with official Paris Mint clasp (sans poincons) The clasp 'Somalie' was instututed by the 'Free French' Government in Exile, located in, London, England, on 1942, as an award to the Free French troops that served alongside the British, in the reconquest of the 'Somalis' (British, Italian and French) in 1941 Scarce seen single clasp Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type medal. With subdued (outlawed) 'Vichy' medal clasp (agrafe) 'Levant 1941' Second type medal with single sided uniface wreath suspension Medal reverse with Paris Mint twin 'Cornucopia' logos and number '1' between The clasp 'Levant 1941' was a Vichy Government instituted clasp (decree of 24 December 1941) for award with the 'Levant Medal'. The clasp was awarded to members of the Vichy garrison of Syria / Lebanon for specified services in Syria & Lebanon from 25 June 1940, and including the latter fateful defence, and ultimate defeat, during the 'Allied' invasion of Syria in June-Juy 1941. The 'Levant 1941' clasp was later subdued / outlawed by decree of the Free French Government dated 13 April 1944 This scarce 'Outlawed' clasp is of the official 'Oriental' type by the Paris Mint, witth Paris Mint marks on reverse of clasp, comprising two 'Cornucopia's' (the logo of the Paris Mint) with the 'reversed' numeral '2' between - this latter being a scarce officially marked 'Vichy' clasp - and subdued since April 1944 Although the outlawed 'Levant 1941' clasp was struck for award on the Levant Medal, it is frequently encountered as-worn, on the Colonial Medal Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type official 'Paris Mint' medal. With clasp (agrafe) 'Cote Francaise Des Somalis' Second type official Paris Mint medal (30mm) with uniface (single-sided) suspension Medal with official Paris Mint marks in lower reverse field of numeral '1' between two 'Cornucopia' logos Important: The clasp is a strike by the Paris maker 'Mourgeon', and is a variant of the official clasp 'Cote Des Somalis' The official clasp 'Cote Des Somalis' was first instituted on 6 June 1934, in respect of several punitive expeditions along the Somali littoral in the period 1934-1937. The clasp was later revived and extended by the Vichy Government for service in French Somalia between 1940-1941 A scarce unofficial clasp variant Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (La Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type Paris Mint medal. With two clasps \'Somalie\' & \'Koufra\' Second type medal with uniface suspension. With Paris Mint \'Cornucopia & Numeral \'2\' marks on reverse Both clasps (agrafes) are of the official type and struck by Paris maker \'Delande\' Somalie: The clasp (agrafe) \'Somalie\' was instituted by the \'Free French\' Government in Exile, located in, London, England, on 1942, as an award to the Free French troops that served alongside the British, in the reconquest of the \'Somalis\' (British, Italian and French) in 1941 Koufra: Instituted on 26 March 1942, the clasp \'Koufra\' represents service with Colonel Leclerc\'s \'Free French\' force of approximately 400 \'All-Ranks\' who fought - and defeated - a much larger Axis force comprising approximately 1200 Italians who held the Libyan \'Western Desert\' oasis of \'Koufra\' A rare combination of clasps awarded to a member of the Free French Forces Condition: About EF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type private variant medal by maker 'Marie-Aubert' 26.8mm, with uni-face suspension. With 1 x clasp 'Afrique Equatoriale Francaise' Second type medal with uniface suspension by maker 'Marie-Aubert' 26.8mm The clasp attached to the original silk riband is of the official Paris Mint 'Agrafe' type this with Paris Mint marks of numeral '2' between two 'Cornucopia' logos on reverse of clasp Instituted by decree of 31 August 1910, and awarded for numerous specified campaigns in the territories of French Equatorial Africa between circa 1910-1937. Exceptionally the clasp was further awarded to air-crew who completed 300 or more hours flying time over the Equatorial Rain Forest in the period 1945-1949. French Equatorial Africa (French: Afrique ?quatoriale fran?aise), or the AEF, was the federation of French colonial possessions in Central Africa, extending northwards from the Congo River to the Sahara, and comprising what are today the countries of Chad, the Central African Republic, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, and Gabon The silk ribbon fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French tradition

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). A variant 1st 'Premier Type' medal with'British Crimea' (Crimee) supension. With clasp of the 'agrafe' type 'Maroc' Medal is a variant of the first 'Premier Type' The medal with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal Important: Note the suspension on the medal is of the British 'Crimea' type. The clasp albeit with swivel post and washer fittings, has been fused - as issued - to top of medal planchet. This type of variant medal is illustrated in 'La Medaille Coloniale (Binet, 2010), in which the example illustrated is shown to have a claw and shoulder suspension fixing to the medal The clasp is of the official type by Paris maker 'Arthus Bertrand' . The obverse of clasp with 'Sanglier' silver hallmark, or 'Poincon'. The reverse of clasp backstrap with makers mark for 'Arthus Bertrand' 'Maroc': The clasp was instituted on 28 April 1914, and was awarded for numerous specified campaigns and punitive expeditions that took place in Morocco circa 1912-1938 The medal fitted with a stitched silk riabnd and suspended from a mounting rod, or 'Boule', as generally traditionally worn in the French style A rare and interesting variant Medaille Coloniale, with 'Crimea' type suspension, in choice condition with overall patination Condition: Dark toned EF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). First 'Premier Model' type medal with double sided wreath suspension. With 2 x clasps (agrafes) for 'Senegal Et Sudan' & 'Maroc' The medal is of the first official type with double sided suspension wreath Medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos and silver stamp 'Argent' indented on rim The first clasp was awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns in Senegal and Sudan between 1833-1907, including the expeditions of 'Captain Marchand' to Dongola in 1895-1896 Instituted on 28 April 1914, the clasp 'Maroc', was awarded for numerous specified expeditions and campaign service in Morocco between circa 1912-1938 The original stitched silk riband suspended from a traditional French mounting bar, or 'Boule' Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). First type medal with double sided wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp of the 'clapet' type for 'ASIE' The medal is of the first type (pre 1914) with double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal. Also with French makers marks, or poincon, indented on a leaf of the suspension The clasp attached to the riband is of the official Paris Mint type (Monnaie De Paris')is marked on back of clasp with Paris Mint hallmarks of twin Corucopia logos and numeral 1 between them Awarded for numerous qualifying punitive and geoegraphic expeditions across Asia, between circa 1875-1920, for which no specific clasp was issued. A scarce found clasp Condition: VF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). First type medal with double sided wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp of the 'clapet' type for 'Sahara' The medal is of the first type with double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal. Also with French makers marks, or poincon, indented on reverse of suspension The clasp attached to the riband is of the official Paris Mint 'Clapet' type (Monnaie De Paris') this with multiple French silver marks, or 'Poincons', on both obverse of clasp and indented on the hinged clasp to the clapet The original silk riband suspended from a traditional French mounting bar, or 'Boule' Awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns across the 'Sahara Desert' region between 1880-1936, and a medal clasp that most closely associates itself with the classic 'Beau Geste' image of the French Foreign Legion, La Legion Etrangere A most desirable pre 1914 'First issue medal and clasp Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). First type medal with double sided wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp of the 'clapet' type for 'Sahara' The medal is of the first type with double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal. Also with French makers marks, or poincon, indented on reverse of suspension The clasp attached to the riband is of the official Paris Mint 'Clapet' type (Monnaie De Paris') this with multiple French silver marks, or 'Poincons', on both obverse of clasp and indented on the hinged clasp to the clapet Instituted on 30 September 1900, the clasps was awarded for numerous qualifying operations & expeditions across the vast 'Sahara Desert' region between 1880-1936 - and a medal clasp that most closely associates itself with the classic 'Beau Geste' image of the French Foreign Legion, La Legion Etrangere A most desirable pre 1914 'First issue? medal and clasp Silk ribbon now soiled and frayed and medal & clasp dark toned. A medal with considerable 'Veteran' character Condition: VF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). First type medal with double sided wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp of the 'clapet' type for 'Senegal Et Soudan' The medal is of the first type with double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal. Also with French makers marks and assay marks, or poincons, indented either sidge of the suspension The clasp attached to the riband is of the official Paris Mint 'Clapet' type (Monnaie De Paris') this with French silver marks, or 'Poincons', on both obverse of clasp and indented on the hinged clasp to the clapet Awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns in Senegal and Sudan between 1833-1907, including the expeditions of 'Captain Marchand' to Dongola in 1895-1896 A desirable and scarce clasp Condition: Toned EF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). First type medal with double sided wreath suspension. With 3 x clasps of the 'clapet' type for 'Sahara' 'Tunisie' 'Algerie' The medal is of the first type with double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal. Also with French makers, or poincons, indented on obverse of the suspension The clasps attached to the original silk ribanare all of the official Paris Mint 'Clapet' type (Monnaie De Paris') these all bearing multiple French silver marks / maker marks, or 'Poincons', indented on both obverse of clasps, and the hinged clasp to the clapet A superb and desirable pre 1914 campaign medal representing extensive North African campaign service - the very best of 'Beau Geste' type campaigning in the 'Sands' Scarce multi-clasp first type medal with 3 x clapets. Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (La Medaille Coloniale). Free French London Strike by J.R. Gaunt, with variant clasp \'Kufra\' Important: The variant clasp with spelling \'Kufra\' (as opposed to official name \'Koufra\') is by Parisian medal maker Arthus-Bertrand The medal is of the second type with uniface wreath suspension. With clear J.R.G. signature on base of reverse, denoting a Free French medal issue struck in London England, during the war years 1940-1945 Instituted on 1942, the clasp \'Koufra\' represents service with Colonel Leclerc\'s \'Free French\' force of approximately 400 \'All-Ranks\' who fought - and defeated - a much larger Axis force comprising approximately 1200 Italians who held the Libyan \'Western Desert\' oasis of \'Koufra\' A rare, variant clasp struck after the liberation of Paris Condition: About EF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Intermediary '1913' type official Paris Mint medal with single sided wreath suspension. With 2 x clasps (agrafes) for 'Cochinchine' & 'Haut Mekong' The medal is of the official 'Intermediary' type by the Paris Mint, struck in 1913, with single sided suspension wreath and marked 'Argent' (silver) on rim with Paris Mint marks The clasps are official 'Paris Mint' (Monnaie De Paris) strikes, each indented on reverse of clasp with Paris Mint logo of twin 'Cornucopias' with the '1*' between Both clasps awarded for service in Indochina in the period 1857-1896 The clasp 'Cochinchine'was instituted on 6 March 1894, and was issued in respect of various punitive expeditions in Cochinchine The clasp 'Haut-Mekong' clasp was instituted on 9 May 1899, and was awarded for particpation in 2 x navigation expeditions conducted in 1895, and 1897 respectively Medal fitted with a good long length of original riband Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Official 'Intermediary' type 1913, by the Paris Mint with single sided wreath suspension. With 2 x clasps 'Maroc' & 'Maroc 1925' The medal is of the official 'Intermediary' (1913) Paris Mint type with single sided suspension wreath. This with Paris Mint hallmarks comprising the word 'Argent' (silver) between twin 'Cornucopia' logos Both clasp are official. The 'Maroc' clasp is by Paris maker 'Marie-Aubert', while the second dated gilt 'vermeil' dated clasp, is by Paris maker 'Mourgeon'. The clasp represent services as under' 'Maroc': The clasp was instituted on 28 April 1914, and was awarded for numerous specified campaigns and punitive expeditions that took place in Morocco circa 1912-1938 'Maroc 1925': The clasp was instituted on 6 January 1926, and was for service in Northern Morocco, between 15 April to 31 December 1925, 1925 during the 'Great Rif War' Condition: Dark toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Official 'Intermediary' type 1913, by the Paris Mint with single sided wreath suspension. With 2 x Oriental style clasp 'Maroc' & '1925-Maroc-1926' The medal is of the official 'Intermediary' (1913) Paris Mint type with single sided suspension wreath. This with Paris Mint hallmarks comprising the numeral and word '1 Argent' (silver) between twin 'Cornucopia' logos The clasps are both of the official 'Oriental' style ssue by Paris Mint, the silver clasp sans marks, and the gilt (vermeil) clasp with numeral '1' between two 'Cornucopia' logos, this indented on the backstrap of the clasp 'Maroc': The clasp was instituted on 28 April 1914, and was awarded for numerous specified campaigns and punitive expeditions that took place in Morocco circa 1912-1938 1925-Maroc-26: The clasp was instituted 30 December 1926 and was awarded for campaign service during the great 'Rif War' when French and Spanish forces against the Berber forces of the legendary Moroccan freedom fighter, Abd el-Krim The silk medal riband fitted with a twopronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Official 'Intermediary' type by Paris Mint 1913. With 3 x clasps 'Mauritanie', 'Maroc' & 'Sahara' The medal is the official Paris Mint 'Intermediary' type issued 1913, with single sided wreath suspension, and Paris Mint poincons (silver marks) and logo on rim comprising '2Argent' between two Cornucopia logos All the clasps are official clasps, by Paris maker 'Mourgeon' Mauritanie: Clasp was instituted on 3 August 1909, and made retrospective to include specified services in the 'Trarza' region of Mauritanie in 1908. The clasp was short-lived as from 31 August 1910, the clasp 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' was awarded for subsequent specified operations in Mauritanie Maroc: The clasp was awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns in Morocco between 1912-1938 Sahara: The clasp was instituted on 26 September 1900, and was a warded for numerous qualifying campaigns across the 'Sahara Desert' region between 1880-1936. This clasp - more then any other - most closely resonates with the classic 'Beau Geste' images of the French Foreign Legion, or La Legion Etrangere - and other specialist 'Desert Corps' - that participated in numerous desert campaigns across the 'Maghreb' region of North Africa A very good clasp combination including a scarce issue for 'Mauritanie' & representing extensive Africa colonial service in the period circa 1908-1930 The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'boule', as worn in the traditional French style Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Official 2nd type by Paris Mint, and 2 x clasps 'Syrie 1941' & 'Extreme Orient' Medal is the official second type with uniface suspension, and bearing Paris Mint numeral 1 between 2 x Cornucopia logo's on reverse field The clasps are both by Paris maker 'Mourgeon' The clasp 'Syrie 1941' - is a scarce Second World War unofficial issue Note: The Vichy Governement had instituted the award of the existing 'Levant Medal' with a clasp 'Levant 1941' for award to the Vichy troops who serve din Syria in 1941. In 1944, the liberating Free French, subdued that clasp and prohibited its wear in French uniform Syrie 1941: An unofficial 'Second World War' clasp, sourced by Veterans who had served in the Syria Campaign of 1941, during which the Vichy forces were defeated by an invading Allied force that comprised British, Australian, Indian and Free French troops, the latter including the 13e Demi-Brigade de L?gion ?trang?re, or 13e DBLE Extreme Orient: Clasp represents service with French colonial forces in French Indochina (Vietnam) in the period 1945-1954, including fighting against Japanese occupation forces in 1945, and later in the long running war against nationalist Viet-Minh forces The medal riband ftted with a two-ronged mounting pin or 'boule' as worn in the French style Condition: Dark toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Official 2nd type by the Paris Mint, with 2 x clasps 'Maroc 1925' (gilt) & 'Maroc' (oriental) The medal is of the official 'Paris Mint 2nd type with single sided suspension wreath. This with Paris Mint marks comprising the numeral 2 between two 'Cornucopias' on reverse of medal The first clasp is an officiial gilt issue by Paris maker 'Delande', and the latter is an official clasp of the Paris Mint 'Oriental' style 'Maroc': The clasp was instituted on 28 April 1914, and was awarded for numerous specified campaigns and punitive expeditions that took place in Morocco circa 1912-1938 'Maroc 1925': The clasp was instituted on 6 January 1926, and was for service in Northern Morocco, between 15 April to 31 December 1925, 1925 during the 'Great Rif War' The stitched silk medal riband fitted with a mounting rod, or 'Boule' as traditionally worn in the French style Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type medal with uniface single sided wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp (agrafe) 'Adrar' The medal is of the second type with uniface single sided wreath suspension The silver clasp or 'Agrafe' is of the official Paris Mint type, with no marks The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral '1' between on reverse of medal Instituted on 3 September 1909, the very short lived 'Adrar' clasp was awarded in respect of qualifying punitive expeditions in Adrar region of present day Mauritania. The clasp was replaced in 1910 with the award of the more generic 'Afrique Occidentale' clasp for all future expeditions in Mauritania and neighbouring colonies Condition: About EF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type medal with uniface single sided wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp (agrafe) \'Afrique Occidentale Francaise\' The medal is of the second type with uniface single sided wreath suspension The silver clasp or \'Agrafe\' is of the official Paris Mint type, with Paris Mint hallamrks on reverse of clasp, comprising numeral \'1\' between two \'Cornucpia\', the logo of the Paris Mint, and the mark which was used on medal clasps from 1907 The medal with Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo and numeral \'1\' on reverse of medal The clasp attached to the stitched silk ribbon is of the official type by maker \'Marie-Albert\' Introduced in 1901, the clasp was awarded in respect of numerous qualifying expeditions and services in Togo, Cameroon, Sudan, Dahomey, Guinea, Mauritania. During the Second World War the Vichy Government also issued the clasp in respect of the Vichy forces that defended \'Dakar\' Condition: Toned EF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type medal with uniface suspension. With 1 x clasp (agrafe) for 'Cote Des Somalis' Second type official Paris Mint medal (30mm) with uniface (single-sided) suspension The original stitched silk riband suspended from a traditional French mounting bar, or 'Boule' The medal with Paris Mint marks on reverse lower field, single numeral '2' between two 'Cornucopias' The clasp attached to the riband is of the official Paris Mint 'Oriental' type The clasp was instituted on 6 June 1934, and awarded for service in various punitive expeditions against rebellious Somali groups in French Somalia between 1934-1937. The clasp was briefly extended by decree of the Vichy French Government for further services in Somalia in 1940 , before being replaced by the clasp '1940 Cote Des Somalis 1941', which latter clasp was prohibited for wear in uniform after the Liberation of France A scarce inter-wars era clasp issue The original silk riband now frayed / cut Condition: About GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type medal with uniface suspension. With 1 x clasp (agrafe) for 'Maroc 1925' Second type official Paris Mint medal (30mm) with uniface (single-sided) suspension The medal with Paris Mint marks on reverse lower field, single numeral '2' between two 'Cornucopias' The clasp attached to the riband is of the official Paris Mint 'Oriental' type, this with this with Paris Mint marks of numeral '2' between two 'Cornucopia' logos on reverse of clasp The clasp was instituted on 6 January 1926, for campaign service in Morocco during the 'Rif War' (Guerre du Rif) between 15 April - 31 December 1925, in operations against the forces of the legendary Arab rebel leader Abd-el-Krim A desirable 'Desert Warfare' clasp

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type medal with uniface suspension. With 1 x clasp (agrafe) for 'Maroc' & red enamelled 'Wound Star' insignia The medal is of the second type with uniface suspension The original stitched silk riband suspended from a traditional French mounting bar, or 'Boule' The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos and silver stamp 'Argent' indented on rim The clasp attached to the riband is of the official type by maker 'Marie-Aubert', having French silver marks, or 'Poincons', on both obverse of clasp and indented on the backstrap of the clasp Instituted on 28 April 1914, the clasp 'Maroc', was awarded for numerous specified expeditions and campaign service in Morocco between circa 1912-1938 Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the repective campaign medal riband. Later still white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, preferred to wear the unofficial 'Wound' medals. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the orginal 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 Condition: Toned about EF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type medal with uniface suspension. With 1 x clasp (agrafe) for 'Maroc' & red enamelled 'Wound Star' insignia The medal is of the second type with uniface suspension The original stitched silk riband suspended from a traditional French mounting bar, or 'Boule' The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos and silver stamp 'Argent' indented on rim The clasp attached to the riband is of the official type by maker 'Marie-Aubert', this having French silver marks, or 'Poincons', on both obverse of clasp and indented on the backstrap of the clasp Awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns in Morocco between 1912-1938 Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the repective campaign medal riband. Later still white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, preferred to wear the unofficial 'Wound' medals. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the orginal 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 Condition: Toned about EF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type medal with uniface suspension. With 1 x clasp (agrafe) for 'Maroc' & red enamelled 'Wound Star' insignia The medal is of the second type with uniface suspension The original stitched silk riband suspended from a traditional French mounting bar, or 'Boule' The medal with Paris Mint marks on reverse, single numeral 2 between two 'Cornucopias' The clasp attached to the riband is of the official type by maker 'Delande' Awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns in Morocco between 1912-1938 Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the repective campaign medal riband. Later still white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, preferred to wear the unofficial 'Wound' medals. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the orginal 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type medal with uniface suspension. With 1 x gilt / vermeil clasp (agrafe) 'Maroc 1925-26' The medal is of the second type with uniface suspension The medal with Paris Mint marks, the word 'Argent' (silver) between two 'Cornucopias' indented on the rim of the medal The clasp attached to the riband is of the official type in gilt (vermeil) by maker 'Mourgeon' Awarded to commemorate service during the for the concluding - and victorious - campaign of the long running Rif Wars, against the forces of the legendary rebel leader Abdul Krim Condition: About EF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type medal with uniface suspension. With 2 x clasps (agrafes) for 'Madagascar' & 'Extreme Orient' and a red enamelled 'Wound Star' The medal is of the second type with uniface suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' marks and numeral 1 on reverse Clasps are both of the official type, that for 'Madagascar' being by maker 'Marie-Aubert' and that for 'Extreme Orient' being by the Paris Mint The clasp 'Madagascar' was awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns in Madagascar between 1829-1949, while the clasp 'Extreme Orient' was awarded for service in French Indochina (Vietnam) in the period 1945-1948 including fighting against Japanese occupation forces in 1945, and later against nationalist Viet-Minh forces in the post-war period 1945-1948 and the entire course of the French Indochina War Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia originally being a riband with a red enamelled star. Latterly the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star only on the repective campaign medal riband. Later still white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, preferred to wear the unofficial 'Wound' medals. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the orginal 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type medal with uniface suspension. With 2 x clasps (agrafes) for 'Maroc' & 'Afrique' The medal is of the second type with uniface suspension The medal with official Paris Mint marks, single numeral 1 between two 'Cornucopias' on lower reverse field The clasps attached to the riband are of the official type by makers; 'Marie-Aubert' (Maroc) this having French silver marks, or 'Poincons', on both obverse of clasp and indented on the backstrap of the clasp; Chobillon (Afrique) The clasp for Morocco awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns in Morocco between 1912-1938; the 'Afrique' clasp awarded for 146 x specified missions or expeditions across Africa between 1903-1934 Condition: Dark toned about EF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type medal with uniface suspension. With 2 x clasps (agrafes) for 'Maroc' & 'Tunisie' Second type medal with uniface suspension by maker 'Delande' (26.7mm) Both of the clasps attached to the riband are by maker 'Mourgeon' The clasp 'Maroc' was awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns in Morocco between 1912-1925, & 1927-1938, while the clasp 'Tunisie' was awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns in Tunisia between 1881-1883, and for services in the insurrection of September 1915 - December 1918 Reverse of riband soiled (medal previously in a framed display) Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type medal with uniface suspension. With 2 x clasps (agrafes) for 'Maroc' & gilt (vermeil) clasp 'Maroc 1925' The medal is of the second type with uniface suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and numeral 1 on reverse Clasps are both of the official type, that for 'Maroc' being by maker 'Delande' and the later dated gilt clasp being by maker 'Mourgeon' The clasp 'Maroc' was awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns in Morocco between 1912-1938, while the clasp 'Maroc 1925' (in gilt, or 'vermeil) was specifically for service in 1925 during the 'Rif War' The stitched silk riband now faded by sunlight Condition: Dark toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type official Paris Mint medal with single sided wreath suspension. With 2 x 'Oriental' style (agrafes) for 'Afrique Francaise Libre' & 'Fezzan' The medal is of the second official Paris Mint type with single sided suspension wreath Medal with Paris Mint twin 'Cornucopia' logos and number '1' between on reverses of medal and medal clasps Afrique Francaise Libre': The clasp was instituted on 27 May 1943, and was awarded for 2 years continuous, or aggregated, service in French Equatorial Africa territories between the qualifying dates, 26 August 1940 - 27 May 1943 The aggregated service provision extended award of the clasp to those Free French Forces raised in Equatorial Africa (the FFL troops of Leclerc) and which subsequently served outwith Equatorial Africa against the Axis forces in Libya / Tripolitania The 'Fezzan' clasp was instituted on 26 March 1942, and commemorates the successful operations carried out by less then 1000 'Free French' troops under the brilliant and charismatic General Leclerc against the numerically far superior Italian forces in the Western Desert region of Libya The medal fitted with a stitched silk riband Scarce clasp combination including the desirable 'Fezzan' battle clasp Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type official Paris Mint medal with single sided wreath suspension. With 2 x clasps 'Maroc' & '1940-Cote Des Somalis-1941' The medal is of the second official Paris Mint type with single sided suspension wreath Medal with Paris Mint twin 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral '2' in between, on reverses of medal The clasps are both official Paris Mint 'Oriental' types, and represent services as under; 'Maroc': The clasp was instituted on 28 April 1914, and was awarded for numerous specified campaigns and punitive expeditions that took place in Morocco circa 1912-1938 '1940-Cote Des Somalis-1941': Instituted by the Vichy Governement on 13 September 1941, for 6 months service in French Somalia, and neighbouring Somali regions. The clasp, due to it's Vichy origins, was subsequently subdued and forbidden to be worn in French uniform post 1944 The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting-pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style The medal clasps represent pre-war colonial service in Morocco and deployment with Vichy forces in French Somalia during the Second World War Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type official Paris Mint medal with single sided wreath suspension. With 2 x clasps 'Maroc' & 'Maroc 1925-1926' The medal is of the second official Paris Mint type with single sided suspension wreath Medal with Paris Mint twin 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral '2' in between, on reverses of medal Both clasps are official types by Paris maker 'Arthus Bertrand', the earlier clasp with 'Sanglier' silver poincon or hallmark on obverse, and with makers mark stamped on reverse backstrap of clasp. The clasp represent services as under' 'Maroc': The clasp was instituted on 28 April 1914, and was awarded for numerous specified campaigns and punitive expeditions that took place in Morocco circa 1912-1938 'Maroc 1925-1926': This gilt (vermeil) clasp was instituted on 30 December 1926, and was awarded for campaign service during the great 'Rif War' when French and Spanish forces against the Berber forces of the legendary Moroccan freedom fighter, Abd el-Krim The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting-pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type official Paris Mint medal with single sided wreath suspension. With 2 x clasps 'Maroc' & 'Maroc 1925-26' The medal is of the second official Paris Mint type with single sided suspension wreath Medal with Paris Mint twin 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral '2' in between, on reverses of medal The first 'Maroc' clasp is an official issue by Paris maker 'Marie-Aubert', while the second gilt 'vermeil' dated clasp, is a scarce unofficial issue by Paris maker 'Mourgeon'. The clasp represent services as under' 'Maroc': The clasp was instituted on 28 April 1914, and was awarded for numerous specified campaigns and punitive expeditions that took place in Morocco circa 1912-1938 'Maroc 1925-26': Instituted 30 December 1926 (the official clasp was dated 1925-1926) was awarded for campaign service during the great 'Rif War' when French and Spanish forces against the Berber forces of the legendary Moroccan freedom fighter, Abd el-Krim The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting-pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style Scarce unofficial dated clasp Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type official Paris Mint medal with single sided wreath suspension. With 2 x clasps (agrafes) for 'Maroc' & 'Tunisie 1942-43' The medal is of the second official Paris Mint type with single sided suspension wreath Medal with Paris Mint twin 'Cornucopia' logos and number '2' between Instituted on 28 April 1914, the clasp 'Maroc', was awarded for numerous specified expeditions and campaign service in Morocco between circa 1912-1938 The 'Tunisie 1942-43' clasp for service with 'Free French' forces against the German 'Afrika Korps' in Tunisia during the Second World War Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type official Paris Mint medal with single sided wreath suspension. With 2 x clasps (agrafes) for 'Tunisie' & 'Indochine' The medal is of the second official Paris Mint type with single sided suspension wreath Medal with Paris Mint twin 'Cornucopia' logos and number '2' between on reverse of medal This combination of clasps represent service in colonial campaigns spread over 18 years 1918-1936, in Tunisia and later French Indochina (Vietnam) The 'Tunisie' clasp was first instituted on 24 September 1895, in respect of service in campaigns and punitive expeditions in Tunisia that took place variously between 1881-1918 The 'Indochine' clasp was instituted on 18 March 1936, for service in Indochina, and replaced the former area specific clasps that had hitherto been awarded (Tonkin, Laos et Mekong and Cochinchine) Medal retains it's original, stitched silk riband Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type official Paris Mint medal with single sided wreath suspension. With 2 x clasps \'Somalie\' & \'Libye\' The medal is of the second official Paris Mint type with single sided suspension wreath Medal with Paris Mint twin 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral '1' in between, on reverses of medal Both of the official clasps, are 'sans' marks, and are by French maker 'Delande' Somalie: The clasp 'Somalie' was instituted by the 'Free French' Government in Exile, located in, London, England, on 1942, as an award to the Free French troops that served alongside the British, in the reconquest of the 'Somalis' (British, Italian and French) in 1941 Libye: The clasp was instituted on 26 March 1942. Awarded for active service with the Free French Forces that fought against the Axis enemy (German 'Afrika Korps' & Italians) in Libya - the Western Desert - between 1940-1942 The silk riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the traditional French style Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type official Paris Mint medal with single sided wreath suspension. With 4 x clasps 'Erythree', 'Bir Hacheim 1942', 'Libye' & 'Afrique Francaise Libre' The medal is of the second official Paris Mint type with single sided suspension wreath Medal with Paris Mint twin 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral '2' in between, on reverses of medal The clasps - all by Paris maker 'Arthus Bertrand' - represent services as under; Erythree: Instituted in London on 26 March 1942, and awarded for service with the Free French Forces that fought the Italians in Eritrea during 1941 Bir Hacheim 1942: Instituted in 'London' on 1 October 1942. The clasp represents service with Free French forces that fought outnumbered and outgunned in support of the British 8th Army against Rommels 'Afrika Corps' in the desert battle of 'Bir Hacheim' 1942, during the Second World War. The most celebrated of all Free French battles in the Western Desert during the Second World War, and a famous Legion Etrangere (French Foreign Legion) battle honour Libye: Instituted on 26 March 1942. Awarded for active service with the Free French Forces that fought against the Axis enemy (German 'Afrika Korps' & Italians) in Libya - the Western Desert - between 1940-1942 The clasp 'Afrique Francaise Libre', was awarded for 2 years continuous, or aggregated, service in French Equatorial Africa territories between the qualifying dates, 26 August 1940 - 27 May 1943 The aggregated service provision included award of the clasp to those who enlisted and or served in Free French units raised in Equatorial Africa and who may have subsequently served outwith Equatorial Africa in other African territories including campaign theaters in East and North Africa The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting-pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style A fine medal clasp combination representing very early Free French 'combat service' in Eritrea and including the later desirable 'Bir Hacheim' clasp Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type official Paris Mint medal with single sided wreath suspension. With 4 x clasps (agrafes) for 'Tonkin' 'Laos Et Mekong' 'Haut Mekong' 'Guinee Francaise' The medal is of the second official Paris Mint type with single sided suspension wreath Medal with Paris Mint twin 'Cornucopia' logos and number '2' between on reverse of medal The clasps are official 'Paris Mint' (Monnaie De Paris) strikes, each indented on reverse f backstrap with Paris Mint logo and 'Minerva' hallmarks Instituted on 7 March 1895, the clasp 'Tonkin' was awarded in respect of active service in the Tonkin region of Indochina (located in the north of Vietnam) for various specified quaifying campaigns and punitive expeditions carried out between 1893-1926 The clasp 'Laos Et Mekong' was instituted on 29 November 1895, and covered multiple campaigns and expeditions mounted in Laos and the Mekong River region between circa 1880-1909 The 'Haut-Mekong' clasp was instituted on 9 May 1899, and was awarded for particpation in 2 x navigation expeditions conducted in 1895, and 1897 respectively The clasp for Guinee Francaise (West Africa) was instituted on 25 November 1904, and awarded in respect of several expeditions between 1904-1907. The clasp was made obsolete in 1909, with the introduction of the generic 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' for future expeditions and operations in; Cameroun, Dahomey, Togo, Guinee, Mauritanie & Soudan Medal with a long length of faded silk riband A scarce combination of Indochina and Africa service clasps Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type official Paris Mint medal with single sided wreath suspension. With clasp 'Maroc' The medal is of the second official Paris Mint type with single sided suspension wreath Medal with Paris Mint twin 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral '2' in between, on reverse of medal The clasp is of the official type by Paris maker 'Marie-Aubert'. this with silver 'Sanglier' silver hallmark, or 'Poincon' 'Maroc': The clasp was instituted on 28 April 1914, and was awarded for numerous specified campaigns and punitive expeditions that took place in Morocco circa 1912-1938 Medal fitted with stitched silk riband and as-worn Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type official Paris Mint medal with single sided wreath suspension. With clasp (agrafe) for 'Maroc' The medal is of the second official Paris Mint type with single sided suspension wreath Medal with Paris Mint marks on reverse comrising twin 'Cornucopia' logos and number '2' between Instituted on 28 April 1914, the clasp 'Maroc', was awarded for numerous qualifying punitive expeditions and specificed periods of active campaign service in Morocco, circa 1912-1938 The medal fitted with original stitched silk riband Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type official Paris Mint medal with single sided wreath suspension. With clasp (agrafe) for 'Tunisie 1942-43' The medal is of the second official Paris Mint type with single sided suspension wreath Reverse of medal with Paris Mint twin 'Cornucopia' logos and number '2' between The 'Tunisie 1942-43' is by the Paris maker 'Arthus Bertrand'. The clasp was awarded for service with 'Free French' forces fighting against the German 'Afrika Korps' in Tunisia during the Second World War Medal fitted with a good length of original stitched silk ribbon Condition: Some toning GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type official Paris Mint medal with single sided wreath suspension. With clasp (agrafe) \'Tunisie\' The medal is of the second official Paris Mint type with single sided suspension wreath Medal with Paris Mint twin \'Cornucopia\' logos and numeral \'1\' in between, on reverses of medal The clasp is of the official type by Paris maker \'Delande\' \'Tunisie\': The clasp was instituted on 24 September 1895, in respect of service in specified campaigns and punitive expeditions in Tunisia that took place variously between 1881-1918, including campaigns in the period 1916-1918 The medal fitted with a good bright length of original silk moire riband Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type official Paris Mint medal with single sided wreath suspension. With clasp \'Indochine\' Important: The clasp of the official Paris Mint \'Oriental\' type. This with Paris Mint \'poincon\' hallmark on reverse of clasp comprising twin \'Cornucopia\' logos with numeral \'2\' between The medal is of the second official Paris Mint type with single sided suspension wreath. The reverse of medal with Paris Mint twin \'Cornucopia\' logos and numeral \'2\' in between The clasp \'Indochine\' was instituted in 1936 for campaign service in the Federation of Indochina, including Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia . The clasp includes service during the Second World War - when Vichy French \'Colonial\' troops fought a border war with Thailand in 1940-1941 The clasp \'Indochine\' in the \'Oriental\' style with official Paris Mint marks is scarce seen on the market A desirable Colonial Medal including a rare variant clasp Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type official Paris Mint medal with single sided wreath suspension. With clasp \'Maroc 1928-1929\' Important: The clasp \'Maroc 1928-29\' - for campaign service in Morocco 1928-1929, and is a rare variant clasp struck by the Paris maker \'Delande\' The medal is of the second official Paris Mint type with single sided suspension wreath Medal with Paris Mint twin \'Cornucopia\' logos and numeral \'2\' in between, on reverses of medal The medal fitted with a good length of original silk \'moire\' riband A desirable Colonial Medal including a rare variant clasp Condition: Toned EF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type official Paris Mint medal with single sided wreath suspension. With clasp \'Maroc\' and draped with \'Fourragere\' in the colours of the Legion D\'Honneur The medal is of the second official Paris Mint type with single sided suspension wreath Medal with Paris Mint twin 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral '2' in between, on reverses of medal The clasp is of the official type by Paris maker 'Delande' 'Maroc': The clasp was instituted on 28 April 1914, and was awarded for numerous specified campaigns and punitive expeditions that took place in Morocco circa 1912-1938 The miniature 'Fourragere; draped on the riband denotes that the recipients unit had been cited 6-8 times for collective distinguished service in action The stitched silk riband suspended from a mounting rod, or 'Boule', as worn in the traditional French style Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type official Paris Mint medal with single sided wreath suspension. With clasps 'Syrie 1941' & 'Extreme Orient' The medal is of the second official Paris Mint type with single sided suspension wreath Medal with Paris Mint twin 'Cornucopia' logos and number '2' between on reverse of medal Both clasp are by Paris maker 'Mourgeon', the 'Syrie 1941' - being a scarce unofficial issue Syrie 1941: An unofficial 'Second World War' clasp, sourced by Veterans who had served in the Syria Campaign of 1941, during which the Vichy forces were defeated by an invading Allied force that comprised British, Australian, Indian and Free French troops, the latter including the 13e Demi-Brigade de L?gion ?trang?re, or 13e DBLE Extreme Orient: The clasp was instituted on 5 August 1946 and was awarded for service with French colonial forces in French Indochina (Vietnam) in the period 1945-1954, including fighting against Japanese occupation forces in 1945, and against nationalist Viet-Minh forces in the post-war period 1945-1954 A most interesting and scarce clasp combination Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type official Paris Mint medal with single sided wreath suspension. With gilt clasp \'Maroc 1925\' The medal is of the second official Paris Mint type with single sided suspension wreath Medal with Paris Mint twin \'Cornucopia\' logos and numeral \'2\' in between, on reverses of medal The clasp is of the official type by Paris maker \'Chobillon\', with a well struck makers mark stamped in the centre of the back strap of clasp \'Maroc\': The clasp was instituted on 6 January 1926, and was awarded for active service between 15 April to 31 December 1925, during the Rif War fought in Morocco against the Berber forces of the legendary Aran nationalist leader Abd el-Krim. At the height of the Rif War, the French and Spanish combined military forces numbered as many as 250,000 \'All-Ranks\' deployed in the field. The medal fitted with a good length of original moire stitched silk riband Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type official Paris Mint medal with single sided wreath suspension. With silver clasp \'Tonkin\' The medal is of the second official Paris Mint type with single sided suspension wreath Medal with Paris Mint twin \'Cornucopia\' logos and numeral \'1\' in between, on reverses of medal The clasp, which is hallmarked on obverse with a \'Poincon\' assay mark, is of the type by Paris maker \'Marie-Aubert\', with back-strap Tonkin: The clasp was instituted by decree dated, 7 June 1895, for \'Tonkin\': Instituted on 7 June 1895, the was awarded for qualifying service in various specified missions and operations conducted in Northern Indochina (North Vietnam), between 1893-1928 Uncommon seen with the silver \'Marie-Aubert\' striking of the \'Tonkin\' clasp Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type official Paris Mint medal with single sided wreath suspension. With two clasps \'Maroc\' & \'Sahara\' The medal is of the second official Paris Mint type with single sided suspension wreath Medal with Paris Mint twin \'Cornucopia\' logos and numeral \'2\' in between, on reverses of medal The official clasps are of the type by Paris maker \'Mourgeon\' \'Maroc\': The clasp was instituted on 28 April 1914, and was awarded for numerous specified campaigns and punitive expeditions that took place in Morocco between 1912-1938 \'Sahara\': The clasp was instituted on 26 September 1900, and was awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns across the \'Sahara Desert\' region between 1880-1936 The \'Sahara\' clasp, most closely resonates with the classic \'Beau Geste\' images of the French Foreign Legion, or La Legion Etrangere - and other specialist \'Desert Corps\' - that participated in numerous desert campaigns across the \'Maghreb\' A medal with real character, the faded riband, polished obverse and reverse dark patina, conjurs-up images of legionnaire veteran relaxing in retirement in his smoke-filled room, his medal on the wall, fondly remembering across the years his desert services in the distant sands of the Sahara The stitched silk riband, faded Condition: VF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type. 'Mourgeon' premier variant type, with single sided wreath suspension. With 4 x clasps 'Maroc', 'Sahara', 'Cote Des Somalis' & 'Extreme Orient' The medal is the premier type (26.2mm) by Paris maker 'Mourgeon' All are official clasps, including the first 2 x by maker 'Mourgeon', and the others by the Paris Mint ('Oriental Style' for Cote Des Somalis) and the 'Extreme Orient' clasp by maker 'Delande' The clasp 'Maroc' was awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns in Morocco between 1912-1938 The 'Sahara': The clasp was instituted on 26 September 1900, and was a warded for numerous qualifying campaigns across the 'Sahara Desert' region between 1880-1936. This clasp - more then any other - most closely resonates with the classic 'Beau Geste' images of the French Foreign Legion, or La Legion Etrangere - and other specialist 'Desert Corps' - that participated in numerous desert campaigns across the 'Maghreb' region of North Africa The clasp 'Cote Des Somalis': Was instituted by the Vichy Government on 13 September 1941, for 6 months service in French Somalia, and neighbouring Somali regions between from 25 June 1940. The clasp was replaced on 26 December 1941, by the clasp '1940 Cote Des Somalis 1941'. Due to its Vichy associations, the clasp was subsequently subdued and forbidden to be worn in French uniform post 1944 The 'Extreme Orient' clasp represents service with French colonial forces in French Indochina (Vietnam) in the period 1945-1948 including fighting against Japanese occupation forces in 1945, and against nationalist Viet-Minh forces in the post-war period 1945-1948 The stitched silk riband fitted riband fitted with a mounting rod, or 'Boule', as worn in the straditional French style A fine medal clasp combination representing extensive colonial service in the inter-war years and post 1945 Condition: VF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). Second type. Paris Mint official type with single sided wreath suspension. With 3 x clasps 'Maroc', 'Sahara' & 'Extreme Orient' The medal is the Paris Mint second type, with Paris Mint marks in reverse field including numeral 1 between 2 x 'Cornucopias' All are official clasps, by Paris maker 'Mourgeon', and the others by the Paris Mint ('Oriental Style' for Cote Des Somalis) and the 'Extreme Orient' clasp by maker 'Delande' Maroc: The clasp was awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns in Morocco between 1912-1938 Sahara: The clasp was instituted on 26 September 1900, for numerous qualifying campaigns across the 'Sahara Desert' region between 1880-1936. This clasp - more then any other - most closely resonates with the classic 'Beau Geste' images of the French Foreign Legion, or La Legion Etrangere - and other specialist 'Desert Corps' - that participated in numerous desert campaigns across the 'Maghreb' region of North Africa The 'Extreme Orient' clasp represents service with French colonial forces in French Indochina (Vietnam) in the period 1945-1948 including fighting against Japanese occupation forces in 1945, and against nationalist Viet-Minh forces in the post-war period 1945-1948 The stitched silk riband fitted riband fitted with a mounting rod, or 'Boule', as worn in the straditional French style A very fine medal clasp combination representing extensive colonial service in the inter-war years and post 1945 Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 1 x clasp, or agrafe, 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' Second type (30mm) with uniface (single-sided) suspension Medal with Paris Mint '2' and Cornucopia marks on base of medal reverse Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (la Medaille Coloniale). With 2 x clasps 'Maroc' 'Algerie' Medal with uniface (single sided) wreath suspension The reverse base of medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' makers mark Both clasps are of the slip over type Condition: VF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type, with uni-face wreath suspension & clasp (agrafe) \'Afrique Occidentale Francaise\' & \'Afrique Francaise Libre\' Medal is of the Paris Mint second type, with single sided suspension and Paris Mint marks of 2 x Cornucopias with numeral '1' between, on lower reverse of medal The clasps (agrafes) on the riband are both by the French medal maker 'Arthus Bertrand' of Paris 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise': Instituted in 1901, the clasp was awarded in respect of numerous specified qualifying expeditions and services in Togo, Cameroon, Sudan, Dahomey, Guinea, Mauritania between 1901-1940 'Afrique Francaise Libre': Was an exlusively Second World War era clasp, awarded for 2 years continuous, or aggregated, service with the 'Free French' forces, or FFL, in French Equatorial Africa territories between the qualifying dates, 26 August 1940 - 27 May 1943. The aggregated service provision included award of the clasp to those who enlisted and or served in Free French units raised in Equatorial Africa and who may have subsequently served outwith Equatorial Africa in other African territories including campaign theaters in East and North Africa The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting-pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style A fine medal clasp combination representing both pre-war colonial service in Africa, and subsequent Second World War service in Africa with the 'Free French' forces, or FFL Condition: About VF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type, with uni-face wreath suspension & clasp (agrafe) \'Sahara\' Medal is of the Paris Mint second type, with single sided suspension and Paris Mint marks of 2 x Cornucopias with numeral '1' between, on lower reverse of medal The clasp (agrafe) on the riband is by the French medal maker 'Arthus Bertrand' Sahara: The clasp was instituted on 26 September 1900, and was awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns across the 'Sahara Desert' region between 1880-1936 The 'Sahara' clasp, most closely resonates with the classic 'Beau Geste' images of the French Foreign Legion, or La Legion Etrangere - and other specialist 'Desert Corps' - that participated in numerous desert campaigns across the 'Maghreb' Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type, with uni-face wreath suspension & clasp (oriental type) \'1925 -Maroc-1926\' Medal is of the Paris Mint second type, with single sided suspension and Paris Mint marks of 2 x Cornucopias with numeral '1' between, on lower reverse of medal The clasp on the riband is of the official 'Oriental' type by the Paris Mint, this with Paris Mint marks on reverse side of clasp '1925-Maroc-1926': The clasp was instituted 30 December 1926 and was awarded for campaign service in the closing year of the great 'Rif War' when French and Spanish forces against the Berber forces of the legendary Moroccan freedom fighter, Abd el-Krim Condition: VF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type, with uni-face wreath suspension & clasp (oriental type) \'Bir Hakeim\' The clasp 'Bir Hakeim' clasp represents service with 'Free French' forces who fought Rommel's Afrika Corps in 1942 at the famous battle of 'Bir Hakeim'- a French battle for ever associated the French Foreign (Legion 'La Legion Etrangere) and in particular the services there of 13th DBLE, or 13th Demi-Brigade Medal is of the Paris Mint second type, with single sided suspension and Paris Mint marks of 2 x Cornucopias with numeral '2' between, on lower reverse of medal The clasp on the riband is of the official 'Oriental' type by the Paris Mint, this with Paris Mint marks on reverse side of clasp comprising twin 'Cornucopia' logos with reversed / inverted numeral '2' between A most desirable medal with battle clasp for 'Bir Hakeim' Condition: VF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 1st 'Premier Type' medal with bi-face wreath suspension. With 5 x clasps of the 'clapet' type 'Madagascar' 'Senegal et Soudan' 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' 'Tonkin' & 'Nouvelle-Caledonie' Medal is of the first 'Premier Type' with makers marks for 'Mercier' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The 5 x clasps attached to the silk riband are all of the official Paris Mint 'Clapet' type (Monnaie De Paris') each bearing multiple French silver marks / maker marks, or 'Poincons', indented on both obverse of clasp, and the hinged clasp on reverse of the clapet. The marks are 'Sangliers' (Boars Heads) and makers mark for 'Mercier' The clasps represent service as under; 'Madagascar': The clasp was instituted on 7 June 1895, and was made retrospective to reward personnel present in numerous specified military operations (Campaigns & Punitive Expeditions) between 1829-1947 that took place on Madagascar and neighbouring islands 'Senegal et Soudan': The clasp was awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns in Senegal and Sudan between 1833-1907, including the expeditions of 'Captain Marchand' to Dongola in 1895-1896 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise': Introduced in 1901, the clasp was awarded in respect of numerous qualifying expeditions and services in Togo, Cameroon, Sudan, Dahomey, Guinea, Mauritania. During the Second World War the Vichy Government also issued the clasp in respect of the Vichy forces that defended 'Dakar' 'Tonkin': Instituted on 7 March 1895, the clasp 'Tonkin' was awarded in respect of active service in the Tonkin region of Indochina (located in the north of Vietnam) for various specified quaifying campaigns and punitive expeditions carried out between 1893-1926 'Nouvelle-Caledonie': Instituted on 6 March 1894, for various puntitive expeditions in the South Pacific 'New Caledonia' island archipelago, between 1853-1878. By decree of 28 November 1919, the clasp was further extended for punitive expeditions carried out in New Caledonia in the Great War between 1916-1918 A choice and rare example of a 1st type multi-clasp Colonial Medal, the clasps representing diverse service in; Indian Ocean, West Africa, Central Africa, Sudan, Indochina (Vietnam) and the South Pacific Condition: About GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 1st type Paris Mint \'Premier Type\' medal with bi-face wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp (agrafe) \'Cochinchine\' A clasp awarded for very early campaign service in the southern Saigon region of Indochina (later South Vietnam) Medal is of the first type with poincons / hallmarks including 'Sanglier' mark on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The silver clasp of official type is by Parisian medal maker 'Arthus Bertrand' ' with makers mark stamped on the clasp backstrap Cochinchine: The clasp was instituted by decree dated, 6 March 1894, for retroactive service in various specified missions in the 'Cochinchine' region of Indochina (later Vietnam) between 12 June 1857 to 5 June 1862 A most desirable early colonial service clasp for Indochina service Condition: Mild toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 1st type Paris Mint \'Premier Type\' medal with bi-face wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp (agrafe) \'Comores\' Medal is of the first type with poincons / hallmarks including 'Sanglier' mark on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The silver clasp of official type is by Parisian medal maker 'Arthus Bertrand' ' with makers mark stamped on the clasp backstrap The long length of original silk moire riband stitched and fitted with intricate hook & eye fittings on reverse of the riband Comores: The clasp was instituted by decree dated, 7 June 1895, for retroactive service in the L'ile d'Anjouan & Comores Islands between 23 April to 16 July 1901, and or, 16 August to 19 November 1891 Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 1st type Paris Mint \'Premier Type\' medal with bi-face wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp (agrafe) \'Cote D\'Ivoire\' Medal is of the first type with poincons / hallmarks including a 'Sanglier' mark on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The silver clasp of official type by Parisian medal maker 'Lemaitre' with silver 'poincons' on clasp face & makers mark stamped on the clasp backstrap Cote D'Ivorie (Ivory Coast): The clasp was instituted by decree dated, 24 September 1895, and awarded for qualifying service in various specified missions and operations conducted in Ivory Coast between 1893 to 1900. The clasp was made obsolete in 1910, when it was replaced by the more generic 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' clasp Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 1st type Paris Mint \'Premier Type\' medal with bi-face wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp (agrafe) \'Mauritanie\' Medal is of the first type with poincons / hallmarks including 'Sanglier' mark on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The silver clasp of official type is by Parisian medal maker 'Marie Aubert' Mauritanie: The clasp was instituted by decree dated 3 August 1909, for service specified operations conducted in the Taraza region of Mauritania in 1908. A very short lived clasp, as the clasp was made obsolete in 1910 when it was replaced by the more generic 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' Scarce Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 1st type Paris Mint \'Premier Type\' medal with bi-face wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp (agrafe) \'Nlle Caledonie\' Medal is of the first type with poincons / hallmarks including 'Sanglier' mark on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The silver clasp of the scarce unofficial type by Parisian medal maker 'Arthus Bertrand' ' with makers mark stamped on the clasp backstrap Nouvelle-Caledonie (New Caledonia): The official clasp 'Nouvelle-Caledeonie' was instituted by decree dated 6 March 1894, for retroactive service in various specified campaigns & operations conducted in the South Pacific islands of New Caledonia between 27 December 1853 to 31 December 1858; May-September 1859; 1861-1864; 1868-1869 & Kanak Insurrection of 1879. Further qualifying expeditions took place during the Great War between 3 to 9 September 1916, and finally 28 April 1917 to 31 January 1918 Note: The 'Un-official' clasps, all styled 'Nlle Caledonie' as opposed to 'Nouvelle-Caldeonie', were truck by Parisian medal makers, Arthus Bertrand, Chobillon & Lasne-Bacueville, respectively This represents the last campaign service clasp awarded by the French for active 'colonial' combat service in the South Pacific islands regional Scarce Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 1st type Paris Mint \'Premier Type\' medal with bi-face wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp (agrafe) \'Tchad\' Medal is of the first type with poincons / hallmarks including 'Sanglier' mark on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The silver clasp of official type is by Parisian medal maker 'Arthus Bertrand' ' with makers mark stamped on the clasp backstrap Tchad: The clasp was instituted by decree dated 10 April 1903, for service in various specified missions and operations in Tchad between 1901-1909. The clasp was made obsolete in 1910 when it was replaced by the more generic 'Afrique Equatoriale Francaise' Condition: About GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 1st type Paris Mint \'Premier Type\' medal with bi-face wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp (agrafe) \'Tonkin\' Medal is of the first type with poincon / hallmark 'Sanglier' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The silver clasp of official type is by Parisian medal maker 'Arthus Bertrand' ' with makers mark stamped on the clasp backstrap The long length of original silk moire riband contemporary stitched Tonkin: The clasp was instituted by decree dated, 7 June 1895, for 'Tonkin': Instituted on 7 June 1895, the was awarded for qualifying service in various specified missions and operations conducted in Northern Indochina (North Vietnam), between 1893-1928 Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 1st type Paris Mint \'Premier Type\' medal with bi-face wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp (clapet) \'Cochinchine\' The \'clapet\' with both makers mark, and silver guarantee assay \'Boars Head\' or, \'poincon\' on reverse of clapet clip Medal additionally impressed\' Argent\' (Silver) on the rim Cochinchine: The clasp (clapet) was instituted on 6 March 1894, and awarded retroactively to commemorate various specified expeditions & missions in Indochina (Vietnam) in the period 1857 - 1862 A very scarce early Indoochia service medal, with scarce \'clapet\' Condition: Dark patina about EF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 1st type Paris Mint \'Premier Type\' medal with bi-face wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp (clapet) \'Madagascar\' Medal is of the first type with poincon / hallmark 'Sanglier' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The silver clasp of official Paris Mint 'Clapet'. The clasp with multiple poincons / hallmarks on both clasp face, and on the hinged clip of the clasp 'Madagascar': The clasp was instituted on 7 June 1895, and was made retrospective to reward personnel present in numerous specified military operations (Campaigns & Punitive Expeditions) between 1829-1947 that took place on Madagascar and neighbouring islands Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 1st type Paris Mint \'Premier Type\' medal with bi-face wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp (clapet) \'Tonkin\' With assay hallmark \'Sanglier\' and maker marks for Paris medal maker \'Mercier\' indented on the silver clapet (clasp) and the wreath suspension of the medal The medal with Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo, and word \'Argent\' (silver) indented on rim of medal Tonkin: The clasp was instituted by decree dated, 7 June 1895, for \'Tonkin\': Instituted on 7 June 1895, the was awarded for qualifying service in various specified missions and operations conducted in Northern Indochina (North Vietnam), between 1893-1928 This a very early medal and clasp issue issued prior to 1914 Condition: Dark Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 1st type Paris Mint \'Premier Type\' medal with bi-face wreath suspension. With 1 x clasp (clapet) \'Tonkin\' Medal is of the first type with poincon / hallmark 'Sanglier' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The silver clasp of the official Paris Mint 'Clapet' type. The clasp with multiple poincons / hallmarks on both clasp face, and on the hinged clip of the clasp The original silk riband stitched, faded & soiled (on reverse) having prior been frame displayed in the French tradition Tonkin: The clasp was instituted by decree dated, 7 June 1895, for 'Tonkin': Instituted on 7 June 1895, the was awarded for qualifying service in various specified missions and operations conducted in Northern Indochina (North Vietnam), between 1893-1928 Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 1st type Paris Mint \'Premier Type\' medal with bi-face wreath suspension. With 1 x unofficial clasp (agrafe) \'Benin\' First type silver medal with double sided wreath suspension The clasp (agrafe) is of the unofficial type by the Paris maker \'Lasne-Bacqueville\' Medal additionally impressed\' Argent\' (Silver) on the rim A rare seen unofficial clasp for service in \'Benin\' / Dahomey, West Africa in the 1890\'s - the clasp only recorded being struck by a single maker Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 1st type Paris Mint \'Premier Type\' medal with bi-face wreath suspension. With 1 x unofficial clasp (agrafe) \'Soudan\' First \'Premier\' type silver medal with double sided wreath suspension The clasp (agrafe) is scarce unofficial type by the Paris maker \'Lemaitre\' with silver assay mark \'poincon\' on corner of clasp face, and with makers mark indented on centre of clasp backstrap Medal additionally impressed\' Argent\' (Silver) on the rim A rare seen unofficial clasp for service in Soudan (Sudan) during the 1890\'s Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 1st type Paris Mint \'Premier Type\' medal with bi-face wreath suspension. With 2 x clasps (agrafes) \'Afrique Occidentale Francaise\' & \'Madagascar\' Medal is of the first type with poincons ' hallmarks including 'Sanglier' mark on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The official silver clasps are by Parisian medal maker 'Arthus Bertrand'. The clasps with multiple poincons / hallmarks. The first with 2 x marks indented on reverse on the clasp backstrap, and the latter with a single hallmark indented on the clasp backstrap & on the clasp face 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise': Instituted in 1901, the clasp was awarded in respect of numerous specified qualifying expeditions and services including those in Togo, Cameroon, Sudan, Dahomey, Guinea, Mauritania 'Madagascar': The clasp was instituted on 7 June 1895, and was made retrospective to reward personnel present in numerous specified military operations (Campaigns & Punitive Expeditions) between 1829-1947 that took place on Madagascar and neighbouring islands Condition: About GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 1st type Paris Mint \'Premier Type\' medal with bi-face wreath suspension. With 2 x clasps (agrafes) \'Tunisie\' & \'Sud-Tunisien\' First type \'Premier\' silver medal with double sided wreath suspension The clasps (agrafes) are of the official type (Tunisie) by the Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris), and the un-official type (Sud-Tunisien) by Paris maker \'Lemaitre\' Medal additionally impressed\' Argent\' (Silver) on the rim Tunisie (Tunisia): The clasp was instituted on 24 September 1895, in respect of service in specified campaigns and punitive expeditions in Tunisia that took place variously between 1881-1918 Sud-Tunisie: An un-official clasp worn by veterans who had seen active combat in Southern Tunisia between, 1 September 1915 to 31 December 1918 A clasp \'Sud-Tunisie\' is scarce Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 1st type Paris Mint \'Premier Type\' medal with bi-face wreath suspension. With 2 x clasps (clapets) \'Algerie\' & \'Tunisie\' Medal is of the first type with poincon / hallmark 'Sanglier' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The silver clasps are of the official Paris Mint 'Clapet' type. The clasp with multiple poincons / hallmarks on both clasp face, and on the hinged clip of the clasp Algerie (Algeria): The clasp was instituted on 6 March 1894, in respect of service in Algeria in the periods 1827-1847 (the formal colonization of Algeria) and various specified punitive expeditions between 1871-1906 Tunisie (Tunisia): The clasp was instituted on 24 September 1895, in respect of service in specified campaigns and punitive expeditions in Tunisia that took place variously between 1881-1918 Condition: Toned about EF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 1st type Paris Mint \'Premier Type\' medal with bi-face wreath suspension. With 2 x clasps (clapets) \'Senegal et Soudan\' & \'Algerie\' Medal is of the first type with poincons ' hallmarks including 'Sanglier' mark on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The silver clasps are of the official Paris Mint 'Clapet' type. The clasps with multiple poincons / hallmarks on both clasp faces, and on the hinged clips of the clasps Senegal et Soudan (Senegal & Sudan): The clasp was instituted by decree dated, 6 March 1894, and awarded for qualifying service in various specified missions and operations conducted in the Senegal and Sudan regions of Africa between 1833 to 1900. The clasp was made obsolete in 1907, when it was replaced by the more generic 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' clasp Algerie (Algeria): The clasp was instituted on 6 March 1894, in respect of service in Algeria in the periods 1827-1847 (the formal colonization of Algeria) and various specified punitive expeditions between 1871-1906 Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 1st type Paris Mint \'Premier Type\' medal with bi-face wreath suspension. With 3 x clapets (clasps) \'Afrique Occidentale Francaise\', \'Cote D\'Ivorie\' & \'Madagascar\' First type \'Premier\' silver medal with double sided wreath suspension The upper two clasps are of the premier official \'clapet\' type, by the Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris). The first clasp is of the official \'agrafe\' type by Paris maker \'Marie-Aubert\', this with \'Albert Marie Ingenieur\' (c. 1907) makers mark on centre of backstrap Medal additionally impressed\' Argent\' (Silver) on the rim Afrique Occidentale Francaise: Instituted on 4 August 1901. The clasp was awarded in respect of numerous specified qualifying expeditions and services including those in Togo, Cameroon, Sudan, Dahomey, Guinea, Mauritania through to 1940 Cote D\'Ivorie (Ivory Coast): The clasp was instituted by decree dated, 24 September 1895, and awarded for qualifying service in various specified missions and operations conducted in Ivory Coast between 1893 to 1900. The clasp was made obsolete in 1910, when it was replaced by the more generic \'Afrique Occidentale Francaise\' clasp \'Madagascar\': The clasp was instituted on 7 June 1895, and was made retrospective to reward personnel present in numerous specified military operations (Campaigns & Punitive Expeditions) between 1829-1947 that took place on Madagascar and neighbouring islands in that period A scarce and desirable early multi-clasp medal with 3 x clapets for West Africa and Madagascar campaign service Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 1st type Paris Mint \'Premier Type\' medal with bi-face wreath suspension. With 3 x clasps (agrafes) \'Senegal Et Soudan\', \'Tunisie\' & \'Cote D\'Ivorie\' Medal is of the first type with poincons / hallmarks including 'Sanglier' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal All 3 x silver clasps are of the official style by Parisian medal maker 'Lemaitre'. The clasps each with 'Sanglier' hallamrk, or 'poincons' indented either on clasp face or on the clasp backstrap clasp Senegal et Soudan (Senegal & Sudan): The clasp was instituted by decree dated, 6 March 1894, and awarded for qualifying service in various specified missions and operations conducted in the Senegal and Sudan regions of Africa between 1833 to 1900. The clasp was made obsolete in 1907, when it was replaced by the more generic 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' clasp Tunisie (Tunisia): The clasp was instituted on 24 September 1895, in respect of service in specified campaigns and punitive expeditions in Tunisia that took place variously between 1881-1918 Cote D'Ivorie (Ivory Coast): The clasp was instituted by decree dated, 24 September 1895, and awarded for qualifying service in various specified missions and operations conducted in Ivory Coast between 1893 to 1900. The clasp was made obsolete in 1910, when it was replaced by the more generic 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' clasp Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 1st type Paris Mint \'Premier Type\' medal with bi-face wreath suspension. With clasp (clapet) \'Algerie\' With assay hallmark \'Sanglier\' and maker marks for Paris medal maker \'Mercier\' indented on both the silver clapet (clasp) and the wreath suspension of the medal The medal with Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo, and word \'Argent\' (silver) indented on rim of medal The silver clasp is of the official Paris Mint \'Clapet\' type. The clasp with multiple poincons / hallmarks on both clasp face, and on the hinged clip of the clasp Algerie (Algeria): The clasp was instituted on 6 March 1894, in respect of service in Algeria in the periods 1827-1847 (the formal colonization of Algeria) and various specified punitive expeditions between 1871-1906 The reverse of the bright silk \'moire\' riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\', as worn in the French style Condition: About EF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 1st type Paris Mint \'Premier Type\' medal with bi-face wreath suspension. With clasp (clapet) \'Sahara\' With assay hallmark \'Sanglier\' and maker marks for Paris medal maker \'Mercier\' indented on both the silver clapet (clasp) and the wreath suspension of the medal The medal with Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo, and word \'Argent\' (silver) indented on rim of medal The silver clasp is of the official Paris Mint \'Clapet\' type. The clasp with multiple poincons / hallmarks on both clasp face, and on the hinged clip of the clasp The reverse of the faded stitched silk riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\', as worn in the French style Sahara: The clasp was instituted on 26 September 1900, and was awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns across the \'Sahara Desert\' region between 1880-1936 The \'Sahara\' clasp, most closely resonates with the classic \'Beau Geste\' images of the French Foreign Legion, or La Legion Etrangere - and other specialist \'Desert Corps\' - that participated in numerous desert campaigns across the \'Maghreb\' A medal with real character, the faded riband and near black toning, conjurs images of a \'Kepi Blanc\' relaxing in retirement in his smoke-filled room, his medal on the wall and fondly remembering his desert services in the distant sands of the Sahara Condition: Dark Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 1st type Paris Mint \'Premier Type\' with bi-face suspension & 2 x clasps (Agrafe & Grand Mission types) \'Senegal et Soudan\' & \'De L\'Atlantique A La Mer Rouge\' Medal is of the first type with poincons / hallmarks including 'Sanglier' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The silver clasps are of the official type in the 'Agrafe' style &' ornate 'Grand Mission' style'. The 'Senegal Et Soudan' clasp (agrafe) is of the official type by the Paris Mint, sans marks. The 'De L'Atlantique A La Mer Rouge' Grand Mission clasp is of the official Paris Mint type, this with Paris Mint 'Cornucopias' logos with numeral '1' between (issued from 1913). The 'Senegal Et Soudan' clasp is of the official type by the Paris Mint De L'Atlantique A La Mer Rouge (From the Atlantic to the Red Sea): This 'Grand Mission' clasp was instituted on 4 July 1899, in respect of the famous 'Congo-Nile' expedition carried out by Captain Jean-Baptiste Marchand between 1896-1899, that culminated in the 'High Empire' diplomatic crisis referred to as the 'Fashoda Incident' when the small French expedition was confronted and stopped in its tracks at Fashoda, by a vastly superior British Force led by the Sirdar of the Anglo-Egyptan Army, Sir Herbert Kitchener. Notwithstanding the ultimate 'Fashoda Incident' diplomatic stand-down, Marchand's epic expedition & achievements prior to Fashoda, was nothing less than brilliant, and made him a public hero in France Senegal et Soudan (Senegal & Sudan): The clasp was instituted by decree dated, 6 March 1894, and awarded for qualifying service in various specified missions and operations conducted in the Senegal and Sudan regions of Africa between 1833 to 1900. The clasp was made obsolete in 1907, when it was replaced by the more generic 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' clasp A superb combination of clasps, forever associated with Captain Marchand's 'Congo-Nile' Expedition, and the colonial era 'Scramble for Africa' Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 1st type Paris Mint \'Premier Type\' with bi-face wreath suspension & 2 x clasps (Grand Mission & agrafe types) \'Centre Africain\' & \'Cote D\'Ivorie\' Medal is of the first type with poincons / hallmarks including 'Sanglier' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal The silver clasps are of the official type in the ornate 'Grand Mission' &' 'Agrafe' styles. The 'Centre Africain' Grand Mission clasp is of the official Paris Mint type, this with Paris Mint 'Cornucopias' logos with numeral '1' between (issued from 1913). The 'Cote D'Ivorie' clasp is of the official style by Parisan maker 'Marie-Aubert', this latter with 'Sanglier' poincon on border face of clasp, and makers mark stamped on the clasp backstrap Centre Africain (Central African): This 'Grand Mission' clasp was instituted on 28 May 1902 in respect of several expeditions carried out in Central Africa in the period 1897-1900, the different expeditions & mapping, fighting & traversing different routes across Haut-Oubanghi, Bahr el Gazal (Southern Sudan) and Tchad Cote D'Ivorie (Ivory Coast): The clasp was instituted by decree dated, 24 September 1895, and awarded for qualifying service in various specified missions and operations conducted in Ivory Coast between 1893 to 1900. The clasp was made obsolete in 1910, when it was replaced by the more generic 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' clasp Condition: Toned about EF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 1st type Paris Mint \'Premier Type\' with bi-face wreath suspension & Grand Mission clasp (agrafe) \'Centre Africain\' Medal is of the first \'Premier\' type with poincons / hallmarks including \'Sanglier\' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo, and word \'Argent\' (silver) indented on rim of medal The silver clasp is of the official \'Paris Mint\' (Monnaie de Paris) type in the ornate \'Grand Mission\' style. The \'Centre Africain\' Grand Mission clasp with Paris Mint \'Cornucopias\' logos with numeral \'1\' between (issued from 1913) Centre Africain (Central African): This \'Grand Mission\' clasp was instituted on 28 May 1902 in respect of several expeditions carried out in Central Africa in the period 1897-1900, the different expeditions & mapping, fighting & traversing different routes across Haut-Oubanghi, Bahr el Gazal (Southern Sudan) and Tchad Condition: Toned about EF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 1st \'Premier Type\' medal with bi-face wreath suspension. No clasp Medal is of the first type with poincon / hallmark for 'Mercier' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal Condition: About GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 1st \'Premier Type\' medal with bi-face wreath suspension. With 2 x clasps of the \'clapet\' type \'Madagascar\' & \'Senegal et Soudan\' Medal is of the first type with poincons / hallmarks for \'Mercier\' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo, and word \'Argent\' (silver) indented on rim of medal The 2 x clasps attached to the silk riband are all of the official Paris Mint \'Clapet\' type (Monnaie De Paris\') each bearing multiple French silver marks / maker marks, or \'Poincons\', indented on both obverse of clasp, and the hinged clasp on reverse of the clapet. The marks include \'Sangliers\' (Boars Heads) The clasps represent service as under: \'Madagascar\': The clasp was instituted on 7 June 1895, and was made retrospective to reward personnel present in numerous specified military operations (Campaigns & Punitive Expeditions) between 1829-1947 that took place on Madagascar and neighbouring islands \'Senegal et Soudan\': The clasp was awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns in Senegal and Sudan between 1833-1907, including the expeditions of \'Captain Marchand\' to Dongola in 1895-1896 A choice and rare example of a 1st type multi-clasp Colonial Medal, the clasps representing diverse service in; Indian Ocean, West Africa & Sudan in the era 1895-1914 Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type Paris Mint issue with uni-face wreath suspension & 2 x clasps (agrafes) \'Indochine\' & \'Extreme-Orient\' Medal is of the Paris Mint second type, with single sided suspension and Paris Mint marks of 2 x Cornucopias with numeral \'2\' between, on lower reverse field of medal Both of the silvered clasps on the silk medal riband are by the Parisian medal maker \'Arthus Bertrand\' Indochine (Indochina): The clasp was instituted in 1936 for campaign service in the Federation of Indochina, including Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia . The clasp includes service during the Second World War - when Vichy French \'Colonial\' troops fought a border war with Thailand in 1940-1941 Extreme-Orient (Far East): The clasp was instituted on 5 August 1946. The clasp represents service with French colonial forces in French Indochina (Vietnam) in the period circa 1945-1954 including fighting against Japanese occupation forces in 1945, and against nationalist Viet-Minh forces in the post-war period 1945-1954 A most desirable Colonial Medal for \'South East Asia\' service including the \'France-Siam War\' of 1940-41, and the post-war French Colonial War in Indochina, a.k.a. \'The First Vietnam War\' Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type Paris Mint medal with uni-face wreath suspension. With 2 x clasps (agrafes) \'Ethiopie\' & \'Cote Des Somalies\' Medal is of the official second type without Paris Mint marks on reverse of medal comprising twin 'Cornucopia' logos with numeral '1' between on the rim of medal Both clasps are of the official style by Parisian maker 'Arthus-Bertrand' Ethiopie (Ethiopia): The clasp was instituted on 1 August 1942, in respect of services by the Free French Forces (FFL)in support of the British Empire forces that fought against & defeated Italian Forces in Ethiopia 1941-42 Cote Des Somalies: A complex clasp. First instituted on 6 June 1934, in respect of colonial punitive expeditions in theatre between 1934-37. The clasp was subsequently re-introduced on 13 September 1941, by the Vichy French and awarded for 6 months service in French Somaliland between 1940-41 (during the time of the British Royal Navy blockade during the Second World War). In 1944, the whe wearing of the clasp 'Cote Des Somalies' in respect of these latter Vichy services was prohibited by the Free French Government in Exile Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type Paris Mint medal with uni-face wreath suspension. With 2 x clasps (agrafes) \'Indochine\' & \'Extreme-Orient\' Medal is of the official second type without Paris Mint marks on reverse of medal comprising twin 'Cornucopia' logos with numeral '2' between on the rim of medal Both clasps are of the official style by Parisian maker 'Mourgeon' Indochine (Indochina): The clasp was instituted in 1936 for campaign service in the Federation of Indochina, including Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia . The clasp includes service during the Second World War - when Vichy French 'Colonial' troops fought a border war with Thailand in 1940-1941 Extreme-Orient (Far East): The clasp was instituted on 5 August 1946. The clasp represents service with French colonial forces in French Indochina (Vietnam) in the period circa 1945-1954 including fighting against Japanese occupation forces in 1945, and against nationalist Viet-Minh forces in the post-war period 1945-1954 A desirable Colonial Medal for South East Asia' service including the 'France-Siam War' of 1940-41, and the post-war French Colonial War n Indochina, a.k.a. as the 'The First Vietnam War' Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type Paris Mint medal with uni-face wreath suspension. With 2 x clasps (agrafes) \'Maroc 1925-26\' & \'Maroc\' Medal is of the official second type without Paris Mint marks on reverse of medal comprising twin 'Cornucopia' logos with numeral '2' between on the rim of medal The gilt clasp 'Maroc 1925-26' is an un-official strike by Parisian medal maker 'Mouregon' (the official clasp has the second date in full i.e. '1926'. The official clasp clasp 'Maroc' is by Parisian medal maker 'Delande'. Both clasps sans marks Maroc 1925-26 (Morocco 1925-26): The official clasp 'Maroc 1925-1926' was instituted 30 December 1926 and was awarded for campaign service in the closing year of the great 'Rif War' when French and Spanish forces against the Berber forces of the legendary Moroccan freedom fighter, Abd el-Krim Maroc: The clasp was awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns in Morocco between 1912-1938 The clasps attached to the original silk riband, with contemporary stitching Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type Paris Mint \'Variant\' medal with uni-face wreath suspension. With 2 x clasps (agrafes) \'Maroc\' & \'Sahara\' Medal is of the scarce variant second type without Paris Mint marks on reverse of medal, and with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos, with numeral '2' and word 'Argent' (silver) indented between on the rim of medal The clasp 'Maroc' is by Parisian medal maker 'Marie-Aubert' sans marks, and the clasp 'Sahara' is by the Paris Mint' (Monnaie De Paris) sans marks Maroc: The clasp was awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns in Morocco between 1912-1938 Sahara: The clasp was instituted on 26 September 1900, and was awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns across the 'Sahara Desert' region between 1880-1936 The 'Sahara' clasp, most closely resonates with the classic 'Beau Geste' images of the French Foreign Legion, or La Legion Etrangere - and other specialist 'Desert Corps' - that participated in numerous desert campaigns across the 'Maghreb' A most desirable 'Desert Sands' campaign medal Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type \'France Libre\' London made variant, with uni-face wreath suspension & 2 x clasps (agrafes) \'Erythree\' & \'Libye\' The medal is of the second type with uniface wreath suspension. With clear J.R.G. (John R. Gaunt of London) signature on base of reverse, denoting a Free French medal issue struck in London England, during the war years 1940-1945 Both clasps on the silk medal riband are by the Parisian medal maker \'Arthus Bertrand\' Erythree: Instituted in London on 26 March 1942, and awarded for service with the Free French Forces that fought the Italians in Eritrea during 1941 Libye: The clasp was instituted on 26 March 1942. Awarded for active service with the Free French Forces that fought against the Axis enemy (German \'Afrika Korps\' & Italians) in Libya - the Western Desert - between 1940-1942 The medal and clasps represent service with the Free French Forces during the Second World War Condition: About EF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type \'France Libre\' London made variant, with uni-face wreath suspension & clasp (agrafe) \'Extreme Orient\' The medal is of the second type with uniface wreath suspension. With clear J.R.G. (John R. Gaunt of London) signature on base of reverse, denoting a Free French medal issue struck in London England, during the war years 1940-1945 The silvered (agrafe) on the riband, is by the Parisian medal maker \'Arthus Bertrand\' Extreme-Orient (Far East): The clasp was instituted on 5 August 1946. The clasp represents service with French colonial forces in French Indochina (Vietnam) in the period circa 1945-1954 including fighting against Japanese occupation forces in 1945, and against nationalist Viet-Minh forces in the post-war period 1945-1954 A desirable \'France Libre\' - Free French - variant medal with clasp for service during the \'First Vietnam War 1945-1954\' Condition: About EF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type \'Private Fabrication\' variant by Marie-Aubert, & 3 x oriental clasps (agrafes) \'Bir Hakeim\', \'Tripolitaine\' & \'1942-Tunisie-1943\' The medal is an attractive 2nd type variant of private fabrication by Parisian medal maker 'Marie-Aubert', of 26.8mm dimension All 3 x clasps on the silk medal riband are of the official Paris Mint 'Oriental Style' as struck by the Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris), with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos indented on the reverses of the clasps Bir Hakeim: The clasp was instituted on 26 March 1942, for participation in the battle of 'Bir-Hakeim' fought in the Western Desert by the Free French, who were encircled by a much stronger German and Italian force, but who held out for 7 days before making a successful breakthrough, and escape to allied lines Tripolitaine: The clasp was instituted on 7 January 1944 for award to Free French Forces that had fought Axis Forces in Tripolitaine, North Africa, in, 1943 1942-Tunisie-1943 (1942-Tunisia-1943): The clasps was instituted on 7 January 1944, in respect of service with the 'Free French' forces fighting against the German 'Afrika Korps' & Italians in Tunisia 1942-1943, during the Second World War The medal and all 3 x clasps represent service with the Free French Forces during the Second World War Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). 2nd type, with uni-face wreath suspension, Variant model by \'Marie-Stuart\' & clasp (agrafe) \'Extreme Orient\' Medal is a scarce variant by Paris maker \'Marie-Stuart\', (30.5mm) with single sided suspension and \'sans\' marks / poincons The silvered (agrafe) on the riband, is by the Parisian medal maker \'Chobillon\' Extreme-Orient (Far East): The clasp was instituted on 5 August 1946. The clasp represents service with French colonial forces in French Indochina (Vietnam) in the period circa 1945-1954 including fighting against Japanese occupation forces in 1945, and against nationalist Viet-Minh forces in the post-war period 1945-1954 A desirable scarce maker variant medal as worn by a veteran of the \'First Vietnam War\' Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). Paris Mint official 2nd type, with uni-face wreath suspension & 3 x clasps (agrafes) \'Erythree\' \'Libye\' & \'Madagascar\' The reverse of the medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos, with numeral '2' between All 3 x clasps on the silk medal riband are of the official style. The 'Erythree' clasp by Parisian medal maker 'Chobillon', and the other 2 x clasps by Parisian medal maker 'Delande' Erythree: Instituted in London on 26 March 1942, and awarded for service with the Free French Forces that fought the Italians in Eritrea during 1941 Libye: The clasp was instituted on 26 March 1942. Awarded for active service with the Free French Forces that fought against the Axis enemy (German 'Afrika Korps' & Italians) in Libya - the Western Desert - between 1940-1942 'Madagascar': The clasp was instituted on 7 June 1895, and was made retrospective to reward personnel present in numerous specified military operations (Campaigns & Punitive Expeditions) between 1829-1947 that took place on Madagascar and neighbouring islands The medal and clasps represent service with the Free French Forces during the Second World War, and post war service in Madagascar in 1947 Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). Paris Mint official 2nd type, with uni-face wreath suspension & 4 x clasps (agrafes) \'Afrique Occodentale Francaise\', \'Erythree\', \'Bir Hacheim 1942\' &\'Libye\' The reverse of the medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos, with numeral '1' between All 4 x clasps on the silk medal riband are of the official style, and all by the Parisian medal maker 'Arthus-Bertrand'. The first clasp for pre-war service has two makers marks / assay marks 'poincons' stamped on the clasp back-strap Afrique Occidentale Francaise: Instituted in 1901, the clasp was awarded in respect of numerous specified qualifying expeditions and services including those in Togo, Cameroon, Sudan, Dahomey, Guinea, Mauritania in the period 1901-1940 Erythree: Instituted in London on 26 March 1942, and awarded for service with the Free French Forces that fought the Italians in Eritrea during 1941 Bir Hakeim: The clasp was instituted on 26 March 1942, for participation in the battle of 'Bir-Hakeim' fought in the Western Desert by the Free French, who were encircled by a much stronger and more numerous German and Italian force, but who held out for 7 days before making a successful breakthrough, and escape to allied lines Libye: The clasp was instituted on 26 March 1942. Awarded for active service with the Free French Forces that fought against the Axis enemy (German 'Afrika Korps' & Italians) in Libya - the Western Desert - between 1940-1942 The medal and clasps represent service with the pre-war French Colonial Army of Africa, and diverse service with the Free French Forces during the Second World War Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). Paris Mint Premier 1st Type, with bi-face wreath suspension & 5 x clasps (agrafes) \'Algerie\', \'Maroc\', \'Afrique\', \'Madagascar\' & \'Tonkin\' Medal is of the first type with poincons / hallmarks including 'Sanglier' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal All 5 x clasps on the silk medal riband are of the official style, and all by the Parisian medal maker 'Arthus-Bertrand' sans marks Algerie (Algeria): The clasp was instituted on 6 March 1894, in respect of service in Algeria in the periods 1827-1847 (the formal colonization of Algeria) and various specified punitive expeditions between 1871-1906 Maroc (Morocco): The clasp was instituted on 28 April 1914 and awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns in Morocco between 1912-1938 Afrique (Africa): The clasp was instituted on 30 June 1903, and awarded through to the 1930's in respect of service in numerous specified minor operations in Africa Madagascar: The clasp was instituted on 7 June 1895, and was made retrospective to reward personnel present in numerous specified military operations (Campaigns & Punitive Expeditions) between 1829-1947 that took place on Madagascar and neighbouring islands Tonkin (Indochina / Vietnam): The clasp was instituted by decree dated, 7 June 1895, for 'Tonkin': Instituted on 7 June 1895, the was awarded for qualifying service in various specified missions and operations conducted in Northern Indochina (North Vietnam), between 1893-1928 A superb array of clasps for 'Global' colonial service in both Africa, the Indian Ocean and in South East Asia (Indochina) Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). Paris Mint Premier 1st Type, with bi-face wreath suspension & 7 x clasps \'Algerie\', \'Maroc\', \'Tunisie\', \'Tchad\', \'Cote D\'Ivorie\', \'Afrique Equatoriale Francaise\' & \'Afrique Occidentale Francaise\' Medal is of the first type with poincons / hallmarks including 'Sanglier' on double sided wreath suspension The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo, and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on rim of medal All 7 x clasps on the silk medal riband are of the official style, the first 2 x clasps with indented hallmarks, the other sans marks. The clasps are by Parisian medal makers Delande (Algerie, Tunisie, Cote D'Ivoire, Afrique Occidentale Francaise) Marie-Aubert (Maroc, Tchad) & the Paris Mint (Afrique Equatoriale Francaise) Algerie (Algeria): The clasp was instituted on 6 March 1894, in respect of service in Algeria in the periods 1827-1847 (the formal colonization of Algeria) and various specified punitive expeditions between 1871-1906 Maroc (Morocco): The clasp was instituted on 28 April 1914 and awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns in Morocco between 1912-1938 Tunisie (Tunisia): The clasp was instituted on 24 September 1895, in respect of service in specified campaigns and punitive expeditions in Tunisia that took place variously between 1881-1918 Tchad: The clasp was instituted by decree dated 10 April 1903, for service in various specified missions and operations in Tchad between 1901-1909. The clasp was made obsolete in 1910 when it was replaced by the more generic 'Afrique Equatoriale Francaise' Cote D'Ivorie (Ivory Coast): The clasp was instituted by decree dated, 24 September 1895, and awarded for qualifying service in various specified missions and operations conducted in Ivory Coast between 1893 to 1900. The clasp was made obsolete in 1910, when it was replaced by the more generic 'Afrique Occidentale Francaise' clasp Afrique Equatoriale Francaise (French Equatorial Africa): The clasp was instituted by decree of 31 August 1910, and awarded for numerous specified campaigns in the territories of French Equatorial Africa between circa 1910-1937. Exceptionally the clasp was further awarded to air-crew who completed 300 or more hours flying time over the Equatorial Rain Forest in the period 1945-1949. French Equatorial Africa, or the AEF, was the federation of French colonial possessions in Central Africa, extending northwards from the Congo River to the Sahara, and comprising what are today the countries of Chad, the Central African Republic, Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, and Gabon Afrique Occidentale Francaise (French Occidental Africa): Instituted in 1901, the clasp was awarded in respect of numerous specified qualifying expeditions and services including those in Togo, Cameroon, Sudan, Dahomey, Guinea, Mauritania in the period 1901-1940 A very impressive & desirable spread of clasps, and all representing service in Africa Condition: Mild toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). \'Intermediate\' type Colonial Medal, with uni-face wreath suspension & 3 x clasps (agrafes) \'Maroc\', \'Afrique Occidentale Francaise\' & \'Erythree\' Medal is of the scarce 'Intermediate' type only issued in period 1913-1914, with single sided suspension and Paris Mint hallmark indented on rim The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos, with between the numeral & word '1Argent' indented on rim of medal All 3 x clasps on the silk medal riband are of the official style, by Parisian medal maker 'Arthus-Bertrand', the 2 x pre1939 inter-war years clasps each indented with maker marks / hallmarks, or 'poincons' indented on the clasp back-straps, the latter clasp is sans-marks as issued Maroc: The clasp was instituted on 28 April 1914, and was awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns in Morocco between 1912-1938 Afrique Occidentale Francaise: Instituted in 1901, the clasp was awarded in respect of numerous specified qualifying expeditions and services including those in Togo, Cameroon, Sudan, Dahomey, Guinea, Mauritania in the period 1901-1940 Erythree (Eriteria): Instituted in London on 26 March 1942, and awarded for service with the Free French Forces that fought the Italians in Eritrea during 1941 A choice example of a scarce 'Intermediate' type Colonial Medal Condition: GVF

France: Colonial Medal (Medaille Coloniale). \'Intermediate\' type Colonial Medal, with uni-face wreath suspension & clasp (agrafe) \'Maroc\' Medal is of the scarce 'Intermediate' type only issued in period 1913-1914, with single sided suspension and Paris Mint hallmark indented on rim The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos, with between the numeral & word '1Argent' indented on rim of medal The clasp on the riband is of the official 'Agrafe' type by Paris maker 'Lemaitre', this with makers silver mark or 'Poincon' indented on reverse of silver clasp Maroc: The clasp was awarded for numerous qualifying campaigns in Morocco between 1912-1938 A choice example of a scarce 'Intermediate' type Colonial Medal Condition: Toned GVF

France: Colonial Medal clasp Condition: EF

France: Colonial Medal clasp Condition: EF...

France: Colonial Medal clasp Condition: EF

France: Combatant?s Cross (Croix du Combattant) 1914-1918 Condition: GVF

France: Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combatant) Reverse of lower arm of cross with 'BR' hallmarks and Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' mark Condition: GVF

France: Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combatant) Reverse of lower arm of cross with 'BR' hallmarks and Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' mark Condition: GVF

France: Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combatant) Reverse of lower arm of cross with 'BR' hallmarks and Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' mark The riband suspended from a 'Boule' mounting rod and fitted with a two pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as-worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combatant) Reverse of lower arm of cross with 'BR' Bronze assay mark and Paris makers marks for 'Arthus Bertrand' Condition: About EF

France: Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combatant) Medal with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and marks indented on reverse arms of cross The medal fitted and suspended form its original stitched silk riband Condition: GVF

France: Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combatant) Medal with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'Bronze' marks indented on reverse lower arm of cross Condition: VF

France: Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combatant) Medal with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'Bronze' marks indented on reverse lower arm of cross The original silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', in the French style, and as-worn Condition: GVF

France: Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combatant) Medal with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and marks indented on reverse arms of cross The medal fitted and suspended form its original stitched silk riband Condition: GVF

France: Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combatant) Mostly this award will be found with the makers marks of the Paris Mint - uncommonly this example has the makers marks of Parisian medalists 'Janvier & Berchot' Condition: VF

France: Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combatant). The riband fitted with reduced size 'Para' regimental beret badge of the Paras and Foreign Legion 'R.E.P.'s' The regimental insignia on the riband is the distinctive beret badge worn by the Paratroopers of the French Army, comprising a 'Winged Armed Dextrochere'. The insignia is worn by Metropolitan Paratroopers of the French Army, and including the Foreign Legion (Legion Etrangere) para units (C.E.P's, B.E.P's and R.E.P. 's regiments) Reverse of lower arm of cross with 'BR' hallmarks and Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' mark The reverse of the 'Para' badge retaining its clutch-back fittings The riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as-worn in the French style Condition: About EF

France: Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combatant). With named Combatants Card Medal with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and marks indented on reverse arms of cross Sold together with official Combatants Card (Carte Du Combattant) with validity 1934-1939, this named and with recipients ID photograph to Monsieur Gustave Alphonse BERMONT, who was a native of Argiesans, France, where he was born on 29 July 1884 Argi?sans is a commune located in the Territoire de Belfort department in Bourgogne-Franche-Comt? in northeastern France. In 1934, Alphonse was living at Botans, Territorie de Belfort A combat veteran of the Great War, Alphonse would also have been entitled to at least 2 x other medals, viz Commemorative Medal 1914-1918, and the Interallied Victory Medal His attestation / enlistment papers for the Great War will be held in the regional archives of his place of birth, and quite likely accessible on line. His enlistment papers will indicate the service / unit he joined, date of enlistment, and whether he was a volunteer or conscripted, as well as other details Important: The documented France 1940 Campaign medal to the recipients son, Louis Bermont, who served as a 'Despatch Rider' with the Artillery, is being sold separately see item code 18647 Condition: VF

France: Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combattant) Reverse of lower arm of cross with \'BR\' (Bronze) hallmarks and Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' mark The medal friband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\', as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combattant) Reverse of lower arm of cross with \'BR\' (Bronze) hallmarks and Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' mark Basic award criteria for this decoration is 90 days service in a specified front-line combatant unit, or 90 days or more detention as a prisoner held by the enemy. The 90 days service \'front-line\' service criteria is waived in respect of those who might have been \'Wounded-in-Action\' Condition: VF

France: Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combattant) Reverse of lower arm of cross with \'BR\' (Bronze) hallmarks and Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' mark Basic award criteria for this decoration is 90 days service in a specified front-line combatant unit, or 90 days or more detention as a prisoner held by the enemy. The 90 days service \'front-line\' service criteria is waived in respect of those who might have been \'Wounded-in-Action\' Condition: VF

France: Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combattant) Reverse of lower arm of cross with \'BR\' (Bronze) hallmarks and Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' mark Basic award criteria for this decoration is 90 days service in a specified front-line combatant unit, or 90 days or more detention as a prisoner held by the enemy. The 90 days service \'front-line\' service criteria is waived in respect of those who might have been \'Wounded-in-Action\' Condition: GVF

France: Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combattant) Reverse of lower arm of cross with \'BR\' (Bronze) hallmarks and Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' mark Basic award criteria for this decoration is 90 days service in a specified front-line combatant unit, or 90 days or more detention as a prisoner held by the enemy. The 90 days service \'front-line\' service criteria is waived in respect of those who might have been \'Wounded-in-Action\' Condition: GVF

France: Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combattant) Reverse of lower arm of cross with 'BR' (Bronze) hallmarks and Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' mark Basic award criteria for this decoration is 90 days service in a specified front-line combatant unit, or 90 days or more detention as a prisoner held by the enemy. The 90 days service 'front-line' service criteria is waived in respect of those who might have been 'Wounded-in-Action' The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Combatants Cross (Croix Du Combattant) Reverse of lower arm of cross with 'BR' (Bronze) hallmarks and Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' mark Basic award criteria for this decoration is 90 days service in a specified front-line combatant unit, or 90 days or more detention as a prisoner held by the enemy. The 90 days service 'front-line' service criteria is waived in respect of those who might have been 'Wounded-in-Action' The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Combatants Cross for Resistance Volunteers 1940-1944 (Croix Du Combattant Volontaire De La Resistance 1940-1944) An ordnance issue cross with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and metal marks on lower reverse arm The Combatants Cross for Resistance Volunteers was created to honour those who voluntarily participated in acts of resistance, or by participating with a recognized resistance group, during which they put their lives at risk. The award criteria for the medal included: - Holders of the a card Resistant-Deported or Interned-Resistant - Those executed, killed or injured in an act of resistance - Those who were members of a resistance group, recognized as a fighting unit and who actually fought at least 90 days in the French Forces Combattantes (FFC) or French Forces of the Interior ( FFI) or the French Resistance Interior (RFI) - The people who have belonged for 90 days before June 6, 1944, the FFC, FFI, or RFI in an area occupied by the enemy, and have affidavits from two persons well known for their activity in the French Resistance Condition: EF

France: Combattants Cross for Resistance Volunteers (Croix Du Combattant Volontaire De La Resistance) Awarded to those members of the French Resistance movements who had served for at least three months prior to 6 June 1944 This example sold together with an intricate plush hinged case of issue. The case being an intricate affair with a moveable internal tray for displaying the medal vertically The medal riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: Medal about EF

France: Combattants Cross for Resistance Volunteers (Croix Du Combattant Volontaire De La Resistance) Awarded to those members of the French Resistance movements who had served for at least three months prior to 6 June 1944 This example sold together with an intricate plush hinged case of issue. The case being an intricate affair with a moveable internal tray for displaying the medal vertically The medal riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: Medal about EF

France: Combattants Cross for Resistance Volunteers (Croix Du Combattant Volontaire De La Resistance) Awarded to those members of the French Resistance movements who had served for at least three months prior to 6 June 1944 Condition: EF

France: Command Headquarters of the Foreign Legion, COMLE (Commandement de la Legion Etrangere, COMLE) pocket insignia - Command Headquarters insignia Foreign Legion The insignia complete with makers marks 'Drago Paris' & fittings Condition: GVF

France: Commemorative Medal 1939-1945, With clasp \'Italie\' Awarded for service with the French Expeditionary Corps in Italy and the island of Elba between 1943-1944 Note the official clasp \'Italie\' was made obsolete in 1953, when the clasp was replaced by the institution of the \'Italy Campaign Medal\' (Médaille commémorative de la campagne d\'Italie 1943-44). In practise, many Italy campaign veterans who had hitherto worn the clasp \'Italie\' on their WW2 Commemorative Medal proudly continued to do so, even after the institution of the new \'retroactive\' campaign medal for Italy! A scarce seen short-lived campaign clasp to find on this Second World War campaign medal Condition: GVF

France: Commemorative Medal 1939-1945, With clasp \'Italie\' & enamelled \'Wound\' star emblem Awarded for service with the French Expeditionary Corps in Italy and the island of Elba between 1943-1944 Note the official clasp 'Italie' was made obsolete in 1953, when the clasp was replaced by the institution of the 'Italy Campaign Medal' (Médaille commémorative de la campagne d'Italie 1943-44). In practise, Italy veterans who had hitherto worn the clasp 'Italie' on their WW2 Commemorative Medal proudly continued to do so, even after the institution of the new campaign medal for Italy! Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia originally only being a riband with a red enamelled star. Latterly the authorized protocol was to wear the red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal to denote wounds received in action The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: About EF

France: Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945) with 1 x clasp (agrafe) 'U.R.S.S.' The slip-over medal clasp denoting service in the Soviet Union Condition: GVF

France: Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945) with 2 x clasps (agrafes) 'France' 'Atlantique' Condition: GVF

France: Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945) with 2 x clasps (agrafes) 'Grande-Bretagne' 'Manche' The clasps 'Great Britain' and 'English Channel' represent Naval or Commando service in the Free French Forces in exile Condition: GVF

France: Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945) with 3 x clasps (agrafes) 'France' 'Mediterranee' 'Afrique' Condition: GVF

France: Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945) with 4 x clasps (agrafes) 'France' 'Atlantique' 'Mer du Nord' 'U.R.S.S.' A good multi-clasp combination of clasps representing diverse naval / maritime service including service in North Sea, and the Soviet Union Condition: GVF

France: Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945) with 6 x clasps (agrafes) 'France' 'Mediterranee' 'Afrique' 'Atlantique' 'Mer du Nord' 'U.R.S.S.' A scarce multi-clasp combination of clasps representing diverse naval / maritime service including service in North Sea, and the Soviet Union Condition: GVF

France: Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With 2 x clasps (agrafes) \'Afrique\' & \'Liberation\' The reverse of the medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' (bronze) marks in lower field 'Afrique': Denotes service with 'Free French' forces in Africa between between 25 June 1940 and 13 May 1943 'Liberation': Denotes service in Corsica or mainland France between the dates 25 June 1940 to 8 May 1945 Condition: GVF

France: Commemorative Medal for the China Expedition 1860 (Médaille commémorative de l\'expédition de Chine de 1860) The medal is the official type by \'Barre\', with the name \'Barre\' below portrait on the obverse of medal. With official French silver hallmark, or \'Poincon\', indented on reverse of the suspension. The mark being an \'Eagle\'s\' head that was used on the campaign medals of the Second Empire period The Medal fitted with original silk \'moire\' riband with distinctive blue embroidered Chinese characters on both sides of the riband The medal was established by imperial decree on 23 January 1861, by Emperor Napoleon III, as a military award of the Second French Empire to reward French soldiers and sailors who had taken part in the latter stages of the \'Second Opium War\' 1856-1860 On 3 August 1860, a British and French \'Expeditionary Corps\', comprising an estimated 11,000 British and 6,700 French soldiers landed at Pei Tang and captured the Taku Forts on 21 August. The force then marched on Peking (now Beijing) and captured the Imperial City, there on, 6 October 1860. The war ended on 18 October 1860 with the humiliating \'Convention of Peking\' that ceded numerous territorial concessions in China to the foreign powers It is estimated that 8,000 medals were awarded to French military and naval personnel for the China Expedition of 1860 Scarce Condition: VF

France: Commemorative Medal for the China Expedition 1860 (Médaille commémorative de l\'expédition de Chine de 1860). Unsigned & unmarked contemporary variant The medal is a privately unsigned & unmarked contemporary variant, with reverse die faults The Medal fitted with original silk 'moire' corded silk riband with distinctive blue embroidered Chinese characters on both sides of the riband The medal was established by imperial decree on 23 January 1861, by Emperor Napoleon III, as a military award of the Second French Empire to reward French soldiers and sailors who had taken part in the latter stages of the 'Second Opium War' 1856-1860 On 3 August 1860, a British and French 'Expeditionary Corps', comprising an estimated 11,000 British and 6,700 French soldiers landed at Pei Tang and captured the Taku Forts on 21 August. The force then marched on Peking (now Beijing) and captured the Imperial City, there on, 6 October 1860. The war ended on 18 October 1860 with the humiliating 'Convention of Peking' that ceded numerous territorial concessions in China to the foreign powers It is estimated that 8,000 medals were awarded to French military and naval personnel for the China Expedition of 1860 A nicely toned variant example with a good length of original silk riband Condition: GVF

France: Commemorative Medal for the Rhine & Danube Campaigns 1945 (La m?daille comm?morative Rhin et Danube). With French 1st Army \'Shooting Comet\' insignia emblem on riband Awarded to veterans of the 1st French Army. The 1st Army, under the command of the charismatic General de Lattre de Tassigny, landed in Provence, in the South of France in September 1944, and subsequently fought in Germany and Austria in 1945. By the time of the end of the war in Europe, the 1st French Army had incurred an estimated 58,000 casualties (Killed and Wounded) between 1944-1945 The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting-pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: Commemorative Medal of the Great War (Medaille Commemorative 1914-1918) The medal was awarded to all French and French Empire personnel that served during the Great War Original silk ribbon with some fraying Condition: VF

France: Commemorative Medal of the Great War (Medaille Commemorative 1914-1918) The medal was awarded to all French and French Empire personnel that served during the Great War Condition: VF

France: Commemorative Medal of the Great War (Medaille Commemorative 1914-1918) The medal retaining a good bright clean length of original silk moire riband Condition: GVF

France: Commemorative Medal of the Great War (Medaille Commemorative 1914-1918) Medal with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and Bronze' marks on reverse The medal was awarded to all French and French colonial personnel that served during the Great War Some soiling on reverse of original silk riband Condition: GVF

France: Commemorative Medal of the Great War (Medaille Commemorative 1914-1918) The medal was awarded to all French and French Empire personnel that served during the Great War Condition: VF

France: Commemorative Medal of the Great War (Medaille Commemorative 1914-1918) The medal retaining good long clean length of original silk moire riband Condition: GVF

France: Commemorative Medal of the Great War (Medaille Commemorative 1914-1918) The medal retaining a length of original silk moire riband Condition: GVF

France: Commemorative Medal of the Great War (Medaille Commemorative 1914-1918) The medal was awarded to all French and French Empire personnel that served during the Great War Condition: VF

France: Commemorative Medal of the Great War (Medaille Commemorative 1914-1918). With 'Wound Star' enamelled insignia for the war wounded on ribbon Medal fitted with original stitched silk riband, and mounted on two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', and as-worn in the French style Medal with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and Bronze' marks on reverse The medal was awarded to all French and French Empire personnel that served during the Great War Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia being originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Latterly the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star only on the repective campaign medal riband. Later still ,white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, preferred to wear the unofficial 'Wound' medals. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the orginal 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 Condition: GVF

France: Commemorative Medal of the Great War (Medaille Commemorative 1914-1918). With 'Wound Star' enamelled insignia for the war wounded on ribbon Medal fitted with original stitched silk riband, and mounted on two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', and as-worn in the French style Medal with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and Bronze' marks on reverse The medal was awarded to all French and French colonial personnel that served during the Great War Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia being originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Latterly the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star only on the repective campaign medal riband. Later still, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, preferred to wear the unofficial 'Wound' medals. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the orginal 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 Condition: GVF

France: Commemorative Medal of the Great War (Medaille Commemorative 1914-1918). With clasp 'Engage Volontaire' Medal with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and Bronze' marks on reverse The clasp 'Engage Volontaire' is the only official clasp approved for wear on this medal, and was awarded to those civilians, not subject to military service, including time-expired veterans, and foreign nationals who volunteered for service during the Great War The medal was awarded to all French and French colonial personnel that served during the Great War Condition: GVF

France: Commemorative Medal of the Great War (Medaille Commemorative 1914-1918). With clasp \'Engage Volontaire\' The medal was awarded to all French and French Empire personnel that served during the Great War Note: The clasp \'Engage Volontaire\' was awarded to those personnel who had \'Volunteered\' for military service. The clasp was only awarded to those that volunteered - and not to conscripts The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\', as traditionally worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Commemorative Medal of the Great War (Medaille Commemorative 1914-1918). With red enamelled \'Wound\' emblem The medal was awarded to all French and French Empire personnel that served during the Great War This medal with logo for \'Paris\' maker \'Arthus Bertrand\' in lower reverse field Note: Prior to 2016 there was no \'official\' wound medal - the authorised \'Wound\' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, did as they pleased many opting to wear the unofficial medals, while others wore the \'Wound Stars\' on the ribands of the respective campaign medals for the campaigns in which they had been wounded. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the original \'Wound\' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 The medal fitted with a good lean length of original, now stitched, medal riband as-worn Condition: GVF

France: Croix De Guerre 1914-18. 3 x Citations. Riband fitted with contemporary badge 'Cor du Chasse' of 1er r?giment de chasseurs draped with a mini 'Fourragere' in the colours of the Croix De Guerre. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original stitched silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 1 x Bronze Stars: Indicating 1 x Citation at Regiment or Brigade level - 1 x Silver Stars: Indicating 1 x Citation at Division level - 1 x Bronze Palm: Indicating 1 x Citation at Army level - Fourragere CDG: Indicating the recipients unit had been mentioned in orders 2-3 times - Regimental insignia: 1er R?giment de Chasseurs (1st Regiment of Chasseurs) The medal riband suspended from a traditional French mounting rod, or 'Boule' Condition: VF

France: Croix De Guerre 1939

France: Croix De Guerre with bronze palm and bronze gilt star. Reverse dated 1914-1915 This fitted with a bronze palm denoting a Mention in Army Orders and a bronze gilt star on riband denoting a Mention in Brigade or Regimental Orders The dated reverse 1914-15 is the most scarce in this series of awards Condition: GVF

France: Croix De Guerre with Fourragere, Silver Star and 'Regimental Device of the 43rd Infantry Regiment'. Reverse dated 1914-1918 This fitted with silver star denoting recipient was Mentioned in Divisional Orders, and fitted with 'Fourragere' which latter was the basic 'Unit Award' this denoting the unit award to the 43rd Infantry Regiment The 43rd Infantry Regiment (French: 43e R?giment d'Infanterie, 43e RI) was created on 13 March 1638 under the Ancien R?gime under the name R?giment des vaisseaux, as one of many regiments created to serve on board naval ships and in the colonies - all such regiments were, in 1791, given a number in the line-infantry order of battle, meaning that they could be considered historically as the "ancestors" of the naval infantry regiments (see 107th Infantry Regiment (France)). The 43rd fought with distinctiion throughout the Napoleonic Wars and it's long list of battle honours also include those for the Crimean War, Great War and Algeria Condition: GVF

France: Croix De Guerre. Reverse dated 1914-15 Note: The CDG with datee reverse 1914-15 is the most scarce dated variant type of the Great War issues The medal fitted with original silk riband as issued Condition: GVF

France: Croix De Guerre. Reverse dated 1914-17. With 3 x Bronze Stars (Etoile de Bronze) Note: The bronze stars denote a Mention in Brigade or Regimental Order - in this case the recipient recieved 3 x mentions The medal fitted with original silk riband as issued Condition: GVF

France: Cross for Voluntary Military Service. 1st Type 3rd Class (Croix des Services Militaires Voluntaires, 1934) Instituted in 1934, the medal in three classes continued to be issued through to 1975 Condition: GVF

France: Cross for Voluntary Military Service. 2ndType 3rd Class 'Air Force' issue (Croix des Services Militaires Voluntaires, 1934) Instituted in 1934, the medal in three classes continued to be issued through to 1975. This a second type issue with the distinctive 'Air Force' suspension depicting an Eagle with outstretched wings Condition: EF

France: Cross for Volunteers of the Free French Forces (Medaille des Services Volontaires dans la France Libre) Awarded to Volunteers who had joined the Free French Forces anytime prior to 1st August 1943 An uncommon issue campaign medal to find on the market Condition: VF

France: Cross for Volunteers of the Free French Forces (Medaille des Services Volontaires dans la France Libre) Awarded to Volunteers who had joined the Free French Forces anytime prior to 1st August 1943 With 'Paris Mint' Cornucopia logo mark on lower arm of reverse An uncommon issue campaign medal to find on the market Condition: VF

France: Cross of Former Combatants of Europe (Croix du Combattant de l\'Europe) With French maker marks on reverse An item of insignia worn by former European Combat veterans - including former foes and allies - of European Union States, including member veterans from the United Kingdom. Basic award criteria being that the holder had to be a holder of a combat service medal, or otherwise holding certification of proof of combat service The European Confederation of Former Combatants was formally recognized by the French government on April 19, 1962 and is recognized by the Council of Europe in a consultative role. Its aim is to strengthen links between both former allies and enemies in Europe, to foster peace, security, co-operation and friendship and to defend human rights. During the height of the Cold War, it acted as a point of contact between the opposing sides and was among the leading proponents of the Helsinki Accords. In recent years, it has worked to ease the path of the former Soviet bloc countries into a united Europe A gilt and enamel item of insignia Condition: About EF

France: Cross of Military Valour (Croix De La Valeur Militaire). With official Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' & \'Bronze\' marks on lower reverse arm of cross The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: About EF

France: Cross of Military Valour (Croix De La Valeur Militaire). With 2 x 'Citation' emblems (avec etoiles) 2 x 'Bronze Star' emblems on ribbon The 2 x 'Bronze Star' 'Citation' emblems denotes the award of 2 x Mention in Despatches (Citations) at Brigade or Regimental level With official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' & 'Bronze' marks on lower reverse arm of cross Condition: GVF

France: Cross of Military Valour (Croix De La Valeur Militaire). With 2 x 'Citation' emblems, of 2 x 'Bronze Palms' on riband The emblems denote; - 2 x Bronze Palms: Indicate 2 x Citations at Army level The decoration with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' & 'Bronze' marks on lower reverse arm of cross Condition: GVF

France: Cross of Military Valour (Croix De La Valeur Militaire). With 2 x \'Citation\' emblems, of 2 x \'Bronze Stars\' on riband The emblems denote; - 2 x Bronze Stars: 2 x Citations at Brigade or Regiment level The decoration with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' & 'Bronze' marks on lower reverse arm of cross Condition: GVF

France: Cross of Military Valour (Croix De La Valeur Militaire). With 3 x emblems (1 x 'Gold' (Gilt) Star; 2 x 'Bronze Stars') on riband The 'Star' emblems denote; - Bronze Stars: 2 x Mentions in Despatches at Brigade or Regimental level - Gold (Gilt) Star:1 x Mention in Despatches at Corps level With Paris Mint makers marks on lower reverse arm of cross Condition: VF

France: Cross of Military Valour (Croix De La Valeur Militaire). With 4 x 'Citation' emblems of 3 x 'Gilt Stars' & 1 x Bronze 'Palm' on ribbon The emblems denote; - 3 x Gilt (Vermeil) Stars: Indicates 3 x Citations at Corps level - 1 x Bronze Palm: Indicates 1 x Citation at Army level With official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' & 'Bronze' marks on lower reverse arm of cross Condition: GVF

France: Cross of Military Valour (Croix De La Valeur Militaire). With \'Citation\' emblem (avec etoile) \'Bronze Star\' on ribbon The \'Bronze Star\' emblem denotes the award of a \'Citation\' at Brigade or Regimental level With official Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' & \'Bronze\' marks on lower reverse arm of cross The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Cross of Military Valour (Croix De La Valeur Militaire). With \'Citation\' emblem (avec etoile) \'Silver Star\' on ribbon The 'Silver Star' emblem denotes the award of a 'Citation' (Mention in Despatches) at Division level With official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' & 'Bronze' markss on lower reverse arm of cross The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Cross of Military Valour (Croix De La Valeur Militaire). With \'Citation\' emblem (avec palm) \'Bronze Palm\' emblem on ribbon The 'Bronze Palm' emblem denotes the award of a 'Citation' 1 x Mention in Despatches (Citation) at Brigade or Regimental level With official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' & 'Bronze' marks on lower reverse arm of cross Instituted in 1956, the Cross of Military Valour is the principal French gallantry decoration awarded to those personnel who distinguish themselves on active service under combat & counter insurgency operations The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: About EF

France: Cross of Military Valour (Croix De La Valeur Militaire). With \'Citation\' emblem (avec palm) \'Bronze Palm\' emblem on ribbon The \'Bronze Palm\' emblem denotes the award of a \'Citation\' 1 x Mention in Despatches (Citation) at Brigade or Regimental level With official Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' & \'Bronze\' marks on lower reverse arm of cross Instituted in 1956, the Cross of Military Valour is the principal French gallantry decoration awarded to those personnel who distinguish themselves on active service under combat & counter insurgency operations The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\', as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Cross of Military Valour (Croix De La Valeur Militaire). With \'Silver Star\' emblem on ribbon The 'Silver Star' emblem denotes the award of a 'Citation' Condition: VF

France: Cross of the Combatant Volunteers of the Resistance (Croix Du Combattant Volontaire De La Resistance) Note: Awarded for minimum of 3 x months service with a 'Resistance' group prior to 6 June 1944 The riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin in the French style 'as-worn' Condition: GVF

France: Cross of the French Red Cross Society for the Aid of Wounded Military Personnel (Croix de la Soci?t? Fran?aise de Secours aux Bless?s Militaires en bronze) during the Franco-Prussian War, 1870 -1871 The bronze gilt medal fitted with original silk threaded riband Condition: GVF

France: Cross of Voluntary Military Services 1934 (Croix Des Services Militaires Volontaires 1934). 1st type 3rd class \'Bronze\' cross The medal was created by the decree of 13 May 1934, and was awarded in three classes, or grades, to Officers & Other Ranks of the French military volunteer reserve forces Condition: About GVF

France: Cross of Voluntary Military Services 1934 (Croix Des Services Militaires Volontaires 1934). 2nd type 2nd class \'Silver\' cross The medal was created by the decree of 13 May 1934, and was awarded in three classes, or grades, to Officers & Other Ranks of the French military volunteer reserve forces This is silver cross of the second type, with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopias' logos on reverse with the numeral '2' between Condition: About GVF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre 'Etoile du Argent). With 'Silver Star' emblem on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original stitched silk riband fitted with a 'Silver' star denoting a Mention in in Despatches at Division level Condition: GF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre 'Etoile du Bronze'). With 'Bronze Star on riband. Reverse dated 1914-1915 Note: The 1914-1915 dated reverse is the most scarce amongst the 4 x dated reverse types This fitted with bronze star on riband denoting a Mention in Despatches in Brigade or Regimental Orders Condition: VF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre 'Etoile du Bronze'). With 'Bronze Star on riband. Reverse dated 1914-1917 This fitted with bronze star on riband denoting a Mention in Despatches in Brigade or Regimental Orders The medal suspended from original stitched silk riband which is suspended from a 'Boule' fitting in the French style Condition: VF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre avec etoile). With 3 x 'Citations' emblems (1 x 'Silver Star' & 2 x 'Bronze Stars') on riband, and draped with a miniature 'Fourragere' (in colour of Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). Reverse dated 1914-1917 The original stitched silk riband suspended from a mounting 'Boule,' and fitted / draped with; - Silver Star: Mention in Despatches (Cited) at Division level - 2 x Bronze Stars: 2 x Mention in Despatches (Citation) at Brigade or Regimental level - Fourragere CDG: The unit was 'Mentioned' (Cited) in Army Orders between 2-3 times The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: VF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre avec etoile). With 6 x 'Citations' emblems (1 x Palm, 2 x 'Silver Stars' & 3 x 'Bronze Stars') on riband, and draped with a miniature 'Fourragere' (in colour of Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). Reverse dated 1914-1915 The original stitched silk riband suspended from a mounting 'Boule,' and fitted / draped with; - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Mention in Despatches (Citations) at Army level - 2 x Silver Stars: 2 x Mention in Despatches (Citations) at Division level - 3 x Bronze Stars: 3 x Mention in Despatches (Citation) at Brigade or Regimental level - Fourragere CDG: The unit was 'Mentioned' (Cited) in Army Orders between 2-3 times The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style A very good multi-gallantry example of the Croix De Guerre Condition: Dark toned GVF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre'). Reverse dated 1914-1918 The original silk riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: About EF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre'). With 'Silver Star' emblem on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original stitched silk riband fitted with a 'Silver' star denoting a Mention in in Despatches at Division level Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre'). With emblems for 6 x Citations (1 x Silver Palm & 1 x Silver Star). Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original stitched silk riband fitted with below emblems; - 1 x Silver Star = 1 x Citation at Division level - 1 x Silver Palm = 5 x Citations at Army level Scarce seen with 'Silver Palm' emblem Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War (Croix de Guerre) 1916 Sans ribbon Reverse damaged A useful example for display and or framing purposes Condition: About VF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre) reverse dated '1939'. With 2 x 'Citation' emblems (1 x bronze star (avec etoile), 1 x 'Palm') on riband, which is draped with 'Fourragere' (in colour of Medaille Militaire) The original stitched silk riband suspended from a mounting 'Boule,' and fitted / draped with; - 1 x reduced size Bronze Star: 1 x Mention in Despatches at Brigade or Regimental level - Bronze Palm: 1 x Mention in Despatches (Citation) at Army Level - Fourragere Medaille Militiare Fourragere: Unit was Mentioned in Army Orders 4-5 times Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). Reverse dated 1914-1918. With 1 x 'Citation' emblem 'Bronze Star', & draped with a miniature 'Double - Fourragere' (colours of Legion D'Honneur & the Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With gilt 'Fouled Anchor' - the insig The original stitched silk riband suspended from a mounting 'Boule,' and fitted / draped with; - 1 x Bronze Star = 1 x Mention in Despatches (Citation) at Brigade or Regimental level - Double Fourragere LOH / CDG = A unit decorated with 2 x different 'Fourrageres' Note: The 'Double Fourragere' indicates that the recipients unit was 'Mentioned' (Cited) in Army Orders between 2-3 times to receive the CDG Fourragere, and was subsequently again cited 6-8 times for collective distinguished service in action to be awarded the Fourragere in the colours of the Legion D'Honneur The Troupes coloniales (Colonial Troops) or Arm?e coloniale (Colonial Army), commonly called La Coloniale, were the infantry units deployed across the French colonial empire from in the period 1900 until 1961. Prior to 1900 these troops were designated Troupes de marine (Marine Troops or just Marines), and in 1961 they readopted this name. They were recruited from mainland France or from the French settler and indigenous populations of the empire. These troops played a substantial role throughout the French Empire and in overseas expeditions, as well as providing highly distinguished service during the World Wars A rare and desirable 'Double Fourragere', with regimental insignia of the Colonial Infantry Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 'Gold (Gilt) Star' emblem on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1915 Note: The 1914-1915 dated reverse is the most scarce amongst the 4 x dated reverse types The original stitched silk riband fitted with a 'Gold (Gilt) Star' denoting a Mention in Despatches at Corps level Condition: Toned GVF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 'Gold (Gilt) Star' on riband. Reverse dated 1914-1917 This fitted with 'Gold' (Gilt) Star on riband denoting a Mention in Despatches at Corps level The medal fitted with original stitched silk riband which has attached a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) in the French style Condition: VF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 1 x 'Citation' (avec etoile) emblem (1 x 'Bronze Star') on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original stitched silk riband with emblem denoting; - 1 x 'Bronze Star': Award of a Mention in Despatches at Regiment or Brigade level Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 1 x 'Citation' (avec etoile) emblem (1 x 'Silver Star') on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1915 Note: The 1914-1915 dated reverse is the most scarce amongst the 4 x dated reverse types The original stitched silk riband with emblem denoting; - 1 x 'Silver Star': Award of a Mention in Despatches at Division level Condition: Toned GVF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 1 x 'Citation' (avec etoile) emblem (1 x 'Silver Star') on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original silk riband with emblem denoting; - 1 x 'Silver Star': Award of a Mention in Despatches at Division level The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' in the French style, and as-worn Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 1 x 'Citation' bronze star emblem (avec etoile) on riband, and draped with a miniature 'Fourragere' (in colour of Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). Reverse dated 1914-1916 The original stitched silk riband suspended from a mounting 'Boule,' and fitted / draped with; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Mention in Despatches (Citation) at Brigade or Regimental level - Fourragere CDG: The unit was 'Mentioned' (Cited) in Army Orders between 2-3 times Condition: GF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 1 x 'Citation' bronze star emblem (avec etoile) on riband, and draped with a miniature 'Fourragere' (in colour of Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). Reverse dated 1914-1918 The original silk riband suspended from a 'Boule' mounting bar, and with with emblems and 'Fourragere denoting'; - 1 x 'Star Star': Award of a Mention in Despatches at Division level - Fourragere CDG: Unit was mentioned in orders 2-3 times Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 1 x 'Citation' bronze star emblem (avec etoile) on riband, and draped with a miniature 'Fourragere' (in colour of Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). Reverse dated 1914-1918 The original stitched silk riband suspended from a mounting 'Boule,' and fitted / draped with; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Mention in Despatches (Citation) at Brigade or Regimental level - Fourragere CDG Fourragere: The unit was 'Mentioned' (Cited) in Army Orders between 2-3 times Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 1 x 'Citation' bronze star emblem (avec etoile) on riband, and draped with a miniature 'Fourragere' (in colour of Legion D'Honneur). Reverse dated 1914-1917 The original stitched silk riband suspended from a mounting 'Boule,' and fitted / draped with; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Mention in Despatches (Citation) at Brigade or Regimental level - Fourragere LOH: The unit was 'Mentioned' (Cited) in Army Orders between 6-8 times Condition: VF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 1 x 'Citation' bronze star emblem (avec etoile) on riband, and draped with a miniature 'Fourragere' (in colour of Legion D'Honneur). Reverse of CDG dated 1914-1918 The original stitched silk riband suspended from a mounting 'Boule,' and fitted / draped with; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Mention in Despatches (Citation) at Brigade or Regimental level - Fourragere LOH: Unit was Mentioned (Cited) in Army Orders between 6-8 times Condition: About VF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 1 x 'Citation' bronze star emblem (avec etoile) on riband, and draped with a miniature 'Fourragere' (in colour of Medaille Militaire). Reverse dated 1914-1917 The original stitched silk riband suspended from a mounting 'Boule,' and fitted / draped with; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Mention in Despatches (Citation) at Brigade or Regimental level - Fourragere Medaille Militiare: Unit was 'Mentioned' (Cited) in Army Orders 4-5 times Condition: VF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 1 x 'Citation' bronze star emblem (avec etoile) on riband, and draped with a miniature 'Fourragere' (in colour of Medaille Militaire). Reverse of CDG dated 1914-1918 The original stitched silk riband suspended from a mounting 'Boule,' and fitted / draped with; - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Mention in Despatches (Citation) at Army Level - Fourragere Medal Militaire: Unit was Mentioned (Cited) in Army Orders 4-5 times Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 1 x 'Citation' bronze star emblem (avec etoile) on riband, and draped with a miniature 'Fourragere' (in colour of Medaille Militaire). Reverse of CDG dated 1914-1918 The original stitched silk riband suspended from a mounting 'Boule,' and fitted / draped with; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Mention in Despatches (Citation) at Brigade or Regimental level - Fourragere CDG: The unit was 'Mentioned' (Cited) in Army Orders between 2-3 times Condition: About VF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 1 x 'Citation' emblem on riband (avec etoile) of 1 x 'Silver Star' and draped with a miniature 'Fourragere' (in colour of Medaille Militaire). Reverse of CDG dated 1914-1917 The original stitched silk riband suspended from a mounting 'Boule,' and fitted / draped with; - 1 x Silver Star: 1 x Mention-in-Despatches (Citation) at Division level - Fourragere Medaille Militiare: Unit was 'Mentioned' (Cited) in Army Orders 4-5 times Condition: VF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 1 x \'Citation\' (avec etoile) emblem (1 x \'Silver Star\') on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original stitched silk riband with emblem denoting; - 1 x 'Silver Star': Award of a Mention in Despatches at Division level The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' in the French style, and as-worn Condition: Toned GVF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 1 x \'Citation\' bronze star emblem (avec etoile) on riband, and draped with a miniature \'Fourragere\' (in colour of Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). Reverse dated 1914-1918 The original silk riband suspended from a 'Boule' mounting bar, and with with emblems and 'Fourragere denoting'; - 1 x 'Star Star': Award of a Mention in Despatches at Division level - Fourragere CDG: Unit was mentioned in orders 2-3 times Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 2 x 'Citation' (avec etoile) emblems, 1 x 'Bronze Star' & 1 x 'Gold (gilt) Star' on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original silk riband with emblems denoting; - 1 x 'Bronze Star' Award of a Mention in Despatches at Regiment or Brigade level - 1 x 'Gold (gilt) Star': Award of a Mention in Despatches at Corps level Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 2 x 'Citations' ( 1 x Gold Star & 1 x Bronze Star) on riband, and draped with a miniature 'Fourragere' (in colour of Legion D'Honneur). Reverse of CDG dated 1914-1918 The original stitched silk riband suspended from a mounting 'Boule,' and fitted / draped with; - 1 x Gold Star: Citation at Corps level - 1 x Bronze Star: Citation at Regiment or Brigade level - LOH Fourragere: Unit was 'Cited' in Army Orders between 6-8 times Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 2 x 'Citations' emblems (1 x 'Silver Star' & 1 x 'Bronze Star') on riband, and draped with a miniature 'Fourragere' (in colour of Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). Reverse dated 1914-1915 The original stitched silk riband suspended from a mounting 'Boule,' and fitted / draped with; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Mention in Despatches (Citations) at Regiment or Brigade level - 1 x Silver Star: 1 x Mention in Despatches (Citations) at Division level - Fourragere CDG Fourragere: The unit was 'Mentioned' (Cited) in Army Orders between 2-3 times Condition:VF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 2 x emblems (1x Bronze Palm; 1 x 'Silver Star') on riband, and draped with a miniature 'Fourragere' (in colour of Legion of Honour). Reverse dated 1914-1916 The original stitched silk riband fitted with 4 x emblems denoting; - Bronze Palm: 1 x Mention in Despatches at Army Level - Silver Star: 1 x Mention in Despatches at Division level - LOH Fourragere: Recipients unit had been Mentioned between 6-8 times Condition:GVF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 3 x emblems (1 x Bronze Palm; 1 x 'Bronze Star' & 1 x 'Silver Star') on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1915 Note: The 1914-1915 dated reverse is the most scarce amongst the 4 x dated reverse types The original silk riband fitted with 3 x emblems denoting; - Bronze Palm: 1 x Mention in Despatches at Army Level - Bronze Star: 1 x Mention in Despatches at Regiment or Brigade level - Silver Star: 1 x Mention in Despatches at Division level Condition: VF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 3 x emblems (1 x Bronze Palm; 2 x 'Bronze Stars') on mixed riband of 'Croix De Guerre & Medal Militaire'. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1915 Note: The 1914-1915 dated reverse is the most scarce amongst the 4 x dated reverse types The unofficial but contemporary silk riband indicates that the recipient was either also a holder of the Medal Militaire, or had been a member of a unit awarded a 'Fourragere' (for a unit mentioned 4 or 5 times in the Great War) and that the emblems adorning the riband denote; - Bronze Palm: 1 x Mention in Despatches at Army Level - Bronze Stars: 2 x Mentions in Despatches at Brigade or Regimental level Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 3 x emblems (1 x Bronze Palm; 2 x 'Silver Stars') on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1915 Note: The 1914-1915 dated reverse is the most scarce amongst the 4 x dated reverse types The original stitched silk riband fitted with 3 x emblems denoting; - Bronze Palm: 1 x Mention in Despatches at Army Level - Silver Stars: 2 x Mention in Despatches at Division level Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 4 x 'Citation' emblems (2 x Bronze Palms & 1 x 'Silver Star & 1 x 'Bronze Star') on riband. Reverse dated 1914-1916 The original stitched silk riband fitted with 4 x emblems denoting; - Bronze Palms: 2 x Mentions (Citations) at Army Level - Silver Star: 1 x Mention (Citation) at Corps level - Bronze Star:1 x Mention (Citation) at Regiment or Brigade level The medal fitted with original stitched silk riband Condition:GVF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 4 x 'Citation' emblems on riband (1 x bronze 'Palm' & 3 x 'Bronze Stars') and draped with a miniature 'Fourragere' (in colour of Medaille Militaire). Reverse of CDG dated 1914-1915 The original stitched silk riband suspended from a mounting 'Boule,' and fitted / draped with; - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Mention in Despatches at Army Level - 3 x Bronze Stars: 3 x Mentions in Despatches (Citations) at Brigade or Regimental level - Fourragere Medaille Militiare: The unit was 'Mentioned' (Cited) in Army Orders between 4-5 times Condition: About VF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 4 x 'Citations' emblems (4 x 'Bronze Stars') on riband, and draped with a miniature 'Fourragere' (in colour of Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). Reverse dated 1914-1915 The original stitched silk riband suspended from a mounting 'Boule,' and fitted / draped with; - 4 x Bronze Stars: 4 x Mention in Despatches (Citations) at Regiment or Brigade level - Fourragere CDG: The unit was 'Mentioned' (Cited) in Army Orders between 2-3 times Condition:VF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 4 x citation emblems (1 x Bronze Palm; 3 x 'Bronze Stars') on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1915 Note: The 1914-1915 dated reverse is the most scarce amongst the 4 x dated reverse types The original silk riband fitted with 4 x emblems denoting; - Bronze Palm: 1 x Mention in Despatches at Army Level - Bronze Stars: 3 x Mention in Despatches (Citations) at Brigade or Regimental level Condition: Toned about EF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 4 x emblems (2 x Bronze Palms & 2 x Silver Stars) on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1915 Note: The 1914-1915 dated reverse is the most scarce amongst the 4 x dated reverse types The original stitched silk riband fitted with 4 x emblems denoting; - 2 x Bronze Palms: 2 x Citations at Army Level - 2 x Silver Stars: 2 x Citations at Corps level Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 4 x emblems (2 x Bronze Palms; 2 x 'Silver Stars') on riband. Reverse dated 1914-1916 The original stitched silk riband fitted with 4 x emblems denoting; - Bronze Palms: 2 x Mentions in Despatches at Army Level - Silver Stars: 2 x Mentions in Despatches at Division level The medal fitted with original stitched silk riband which has attached a two pronged mounting pin for wear in the French style Condition:GVF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 6 x emblems (2 x Gold (gilt) Stars; 2 x 'Silver Stars'; 2 x 'Bronze Stars') on riband. Reverse dated 1914-1917 The original stitched silk riband fitted with 6 x emblems denoting; - Bronze Stars: 2 x Mentions in Despatches at Brigade or Regimental level - Silver Stars: 2 x Mentions in Despatches at Division level - Gold (Gilt) Stars: 2 x Mentions in Despatches at Corps level Condition: Toned VF

France: Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With emblems denoting 7 x Citations comprising 1 x 'Silver' Palm, 1 x Bronze Palm & 1 x Bronze Star on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original silk riband with emblems denoting; - 1 x 'Bronze Star': 1 x Citation at Regiment / Brigade level - 1 x 'Bronze Palm':1 x Citation at Army level - 1 x 'Silver Palm': 5 x Citations at Army level The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' in the French style, and as-worn Scarce seen with a 'Silver Palm' emblem Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-17 (Croix De Guerre 1914-17). With 9 x Citations (3 x Bronze Star, 3 x Silver Star, 2 x Gilt Stars & 1 x Bronze Palm). The riband draped with a miniature 'Fourragere' in the colours of the Croix De Guerre. Reverse dated 1914-1917 The original stitched silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 3 x Bronze Stars: Indicating 3 x Citations at Regiment or Brigade level - 3 x Silver Stars: Indicating 3 x Citations at Division level - 2 x Gilt Stars: Indicating 2 x Citation at Corps level - 1 x Bronze Palm: Indicating 1 x Citation at Army level - Fourragere CDG: Indicating recipients unit had been mentioned in orders 2-3 times The medal riband suspended from a traditional French mounting rod, or 'Boule' Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1915 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1915). With 1 x Citation emblem (1 x Bronze Palm) on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1915 The original stitched silk riband fitted with the below emblem; - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army level The medal riband suspended from a traditional French mounting rod, or 'Boule' Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1915 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1915). With 1 x Citation emblem (1 x Bronze Star) on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1915 The original stitched silk riband fitted with the below emblem; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Citation at Regiment or Brigade level A well used, dark patinated CDG with matching 'smoke soiled' silk riband, and almost certainly the decoration of a tobacco smoking 'Poilu'. A Great War medal with character...... Condition: Dark toned GF

France: Cross of War 1914-1915 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1915). With 1 x Citation emblem (1 x Silver Star) on riband, and draped wth 'Fourragere' in colours of the CDG TOE. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1915 The original stitched silk riband fitted with the below emblem; - 1 x Silver Star: 1 x Citation at Corps level The addition of the mini-fourragere in the colours of the Croix De Guerre Theatres D'Operations Exterieurs (TOE), indicates that the recipeint was serving in a unit that was awarded the CDG TOE having been cited in Army Orders between 2-3 times The medal riband suspended from a traditional French mounting rod, or 'Boule' Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1915 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1915). With 2 x Citation emblems (1 x Silver Star & 1 x Gilt Star) on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1915 The original silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 1 x Silver Star: 1 x Citation at Corps level - 1 x Gilt Star: 1 x Citation at Division level Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1915 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1915). With 2 x Citation emblems (2 x Bronze Palms) on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1915 The original silk riband fitted with the below emblem; - 2 x Bronze Palms: 2 x Citations at Army level Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1915 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1915). With 3 x Citation emblems (1 x Silver Star, 1 x Gilt Star & 1 x Bronze Palm) on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1915 The original stitched silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 1 x Silver Star: 1 x Citation at Corps level - 1 x Gilt Star: 1 x Citation at Division level - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army level Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1915 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1915). With 3 x Citation emblems (2 x Bronze Palms & Silver Star) on the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1915 The original stitched silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 1 x Silver Star = 5 x Citations at Regiment or Brigade level - 2 x Bronze Palms = 2 x Citation at Army level Condition: VF

France: Cross of War 1914-1915 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1915). With 3 x Citation emblems (3 x Bronze Palms) on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1915 The original stitched silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 3 x Bronze Palms: 3 x Citations at Army level Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1915 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1915). With 5 x Citation emblems (3 x Silver Stars, 1 x Gilt Star & 1 x Bronze Palm) on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1915 The original stitched silk riband fitted with a 5 x emblems denoting; - Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army Level - Silver Stars: 3 x Citations at Division level - Gilt (Vermeil) Star: 1 x Citation at Corps level The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1915 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1915). With 5 x Citation emblems (1 x Silver Star & 4 x Bronze Stars) on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1915 The original stitched silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 1 x Silver Star: 1 x Citation at Division level - 4 x Bronze Stars: 4 x Citations at Regiment or Brigade level The medal riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', and as-worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1916 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1916) The medal when awarded without emblems on riband, invariably denotes a medal awarded to personnel of the 'Allied' nations, including British service personnel The medal fitted with an original length of stitched silk riband Condition: About VF

France: Cross of War 1914-1916 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1916). With 1 x Citation emblem (1 x Bronze Palm) on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1916 The original silk riband fitted with the below emblem; - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army level The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: About VF

France: Cross of War 1914-1916 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1916). With 1 x Citation emblem (1 x Gilt Star) and silver 'Verdun' veterans badge with miniature CDG. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1916 The original silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 1 x Gilt Star: 1 x Citation at Corps level - 1 x Silver 'Verdun' Veterans Badge The silver veterans badge comprises an 'Adrian Helmet' (Casque) lying on a 'Palm' with below a scroll with legend 'Verdun' below which is suspended a miniature CDG. The badge retaining it's original pin and clasp fittings The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style A superb veterans decoration for 'Verdun' - On Ne Passe Pas! Condition: About EF

France: Cross of War 1914-1916 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1916). With 2 x Citation emblems (2 x Bronze Stars) on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1916 The original stitched silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 2 x Bronze Stars: 2 x Citations at Regiment or Brigade level Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1916 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1916). With 3 x Citation emblems (1 x Silver Star & 2 x Bronze Palms) on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1916 The original stitched silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 1 x Silver Star: 1 x Citation at Division level - 2 x Bronze Palms: 2 x Citations at Army level Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1916 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1916). With 6 x Citation emblems (2 x Bronze Stars, 1 x Silver Star, 1 x Gilt Star & 2 x Bronze Palms) on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1916 The original stitched silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 2 x Bronze Stars: 3 x Citations at Regiment or Brigade level - 1 x Silver Star: 1 x Citation at Division level - 1 x Gilt Star: 1 x Citation at Corps level - 2 x Bronze Palms: 2 x Citations at Army level Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1916 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1916). \'Year of Verdun\', award with 1x citation emblem \'Bronze Stars\' on the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1916 The reverse dates on this Croix De Guerre confirm that the medal was an award made in the \'Year of Verdun\' - a.k.a. \'The Meatgrinder\' - and the most epic French battle of the entire Great War = \'On Ne Pas\', They Shall Not Pass! - 1 x Bronze Star = 1 x Citation at Regiment or Brigade level The stitched riband fitted with a mounting rod, or \'Boule\', as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1916 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1916). \'Year of Verdun\', award with 2 x Citation emblems (2 x Bronze Stars) on the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1916 The reverse dates on this Croix De Guerre confirm that the medal was an award made in the \'Year of Verdun\' - a.k.a. \'The Meatgrinder\' - and the most epic French battle of the entire Great War - 2 x Bronze Stars = 2 x Citations at Regiment or Brigade level The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1916 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 1 x bronze \'Palm\' emblem. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 - 1 x Bronze \'Palm\' = 1 x Citation at Army level The decoration retaining its original silk \'moire\' riband Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1916 with Bronze Star (Croix De Guerre 1914-1916 et Etoile) Important: Positively attributed to Corporal Xavier Maugin 89th Regiment of Infantry, French Army Sold together with the official original 'Regimental Order No 332 ' (Ordre Du Regiment No 332') with personal citation, Quote, 3rd Corps of Armee 10 Division 19 Brigade 89e Regiment d' Infanterie Ordre Du Regiment No 342 Le Lt Colonel Levanies, Cd Le 89 Regt de Infre, cite a l'ordre du Regiment Mauguin Xavier, Nle 6414, Caporal je cie "J'est distinguise a l'attaque du 26 September 1916, en dourrant l'assault d' une position xxxxxxxx (?) sous un feu violent de xxxxxxxxxx (?). A ete blesse le 4 Octobere 1916" Le 12 Octobre 1916 Signe; Levanies........... Unquote. In summary the recipient, a Corporal, of the 89th Infantry Regiment distinguished himself during a violent attack under heavy fire on the 26 September 1916. He was later wounded-in-action on 4 October 1916 The order was signed by the officer commanding the 89th Infantry Regiment on 12 October 1916, and posted on October 1916 Condition: Medal VF

France: Cross of War 1914-1916. With 2 x citation emblems 1 x Silver Star & 1 x Bronze Star (Croix De Guerre 1914-1916. Avec etoile argent & etoile bronze). The medal with reverse dates 1914-1916 The original silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 1 x Silver Star: 1 x Citation at Division level - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Citation at Regiment or Brigade level Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1917 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1917). With 1 x \'Silver Star\' citation emblem (avec etoile) & 1 x \'Bronze Palm\' citation emblem, together with gilt regiment numerals \'48\' insignia A decoration as-worn by a veteran 'Poilu' of the 48th Regiment of the Line Infantry, French Army, during the Great War The original and stitched silk riband, as-worn, with below emblems denoting;; - 1 x 'Silver Star' = Award of a 'Citation' at Division level - 1 x 'Bronze Palm' = Award of a 'Citation' at Army level - 48 gilt regimental numerals = 48th Infantry of the Line Regiment, French Army The 48th Infantry Regiment had it's origins dating back in antiquity to 1610, in which year the regiment was raised. It was finally dissolved in 1998. For their services during the Great War (the regiment served in France) the 48th were collectively awarded 2 x Croix De Guerre with 'Palms' to be worn with other honours on their regimental flag, and in addition the 'Fourragere' in the colours of the Croix De Guerre. The below following individual Orders, Decorations and Citations were awarded to Officers & men of the regiment for services during the Great War; a). French Decorations; - Officers of the Legion of Honor : 5 - Knights of the Legion of Honor: 19 - Military Medal : 283 - Citations to the Order of the Army: 93 - Citations to the Order of the Army Corps: 147 - Citations to the Order of the Division: 360 - Citations to the Brigade Order: 680 - Citations to the Order of the Regiment: 1947 b). Allied Decorations: - Belgian: 10 - Russians: 6 - British: 4 - Serbian: 2 - Italian: 1 Condition: About VF

France: Cross of War 1914-1917 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1917). With 1 x Bronze Palm citation emblem. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1917 The original silk riband fitted with the below emblem; - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army level Note: The reverse dates 1914-1917, denote a cross awarded for services and deeds performed in 1917 - the year that the United States of America entered the Great War Condition: VF

France: Cross of War 1914-1917 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1917). With 1 x Citation emblem (1 x Bronze Palm) and gilt numerals '153' for 153rd Regiment of Infantry on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1917 The original stitched silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army level - Gilt numerals'153', for 153rd Regiment of Infantry The medal riband suspended from a traditional French mounting rod, or 'Boule' Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1917 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1917). With 1 x Citation emblem (1 x Bronze Star) and a gilded coat of arms badge. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1917 The original silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Citation at Regiment or Brigade level - 1 x Gilt French municipal coat of arms. The badge retaining it's pin and clasp fittings Note the badge worn on the riband will denote a town or region wherre the veteran who wore this CDG fought, and or otherwise had a special significance to him Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1917 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1917). With 1 x Citation emblem (1 x Bronze Star) and a gilt and enamel coat of arms badge for 'Chateau Thierry' on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1917 The original silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Citation at Regiment or Brigade level - 1 x Gilt & enamel French municipal coat of arms badge for 'Chateau Thierry' The 'Chateau Thierry' badge retaining it's pin and clasp fittings Note: Chateau Thierry was a major French / American battle of the Great War The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1917 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1917). With 1 x Citation emblem (1 x Bronze Star) on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1917 The original stitched silk riband fitted with the below emblem; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Citation at Regiment or Brigade level The medal riband suspended from a traditional mounting rod, or 'Boule' in the French tradition Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1917 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1917). With 2 x Citation emblems (1 x Bronze Star & 1 x Bronze Palm) on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1917 The original silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Citation at Regiment or Brigade level - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army level The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: VF

France: Cross of War 1914-1917 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1917). With 2 x Citation emblems (1 x Silver Star & 1 x Bronze Palm) on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1917 The original silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 1 x Silver Star: 1 x Citation at Division level - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army level The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style The decoration contained in and sold together with it's card box of issue Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1917 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1917). With 2 x Citation emblems (1 x Silver Star & 1 x Bronze Palm) on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1917 The medal retaining its original - and still bright -silk moire riband, on which is fitted a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' and as-worn in the French style The emblems on the riband denote; - 1 x Silver Star: 1 x Citation at Corps level - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Citation at Army level The medal sold together with its original card box, or 'Boite', of issue Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1917 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1917). With 2 x Citation emblems (2 x Bronze Stars) on the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1917 The original stitched silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 2 x Bronze Stars: 2 x Citations at Regiment or Brigade level The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: Centres depressed otherwise about VF

France: Cross of War 1914-1917 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1917). With 3 x Citation emblems (1 x Bronze Star, 1 x Gilt Star & 1 x Bronze Palm) on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1917 The original stitched silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Citation at Regiment or Brigade level - 1 x Silver Star: 1 x Citation at Corps level - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army level The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: VF

France: Cross of War 1914-1917 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1917). With 4 x Citation emblems (1 x Bronze Star, 1 x Silver Star, 1 x Bronze Palm, 1 x Silver Palm) on riband. The riband draped with a miniature 'Fourragere' in the colours of the Croix De Guerre. R The original stitched silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Citation at Regiment or Brigade level - 1 x Gilt Star: 1 x Citation at Corps level - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army level - 1 x Silver Palm: 5 x Citations at Army level The medal riband suspended from a traditional French mounting rod, or 'Boule' Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1917 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1917). With 4 x Citation emblems (3 x Bronze Stars & 1 x Bronze Palm) on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1917 The original stitched silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 3 x Bronze Stars = 4 x Citations at Regiment or Brigade level - 1 x Bronze Star = 1 x Citation at Army level Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1917 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1917). With 6 x Citation emblems (5 x Bronze Palms & 1 x Bronze Star) on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1917 The original stitched silk riband fitted with 6 x emblems denoting; - 5 x Bronze Palms: 5 x Citations at Army level - 1 x Bronze Star: Citation at Regiment or Brigade level The medal suspended from an original long length of stitched silk 'Moire' riband A scarce and impressive multi-citation CDG Condition: About EF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-18). With 2 x \'Bronze Star\' citations (avec etoiles), & draped with a \'Fourragere\' in the colours of the Croix De Guerre 1914-1918 & regimental insignia of the \'Chaussers Au Pied / Chassuers Alpins The original and stitched silk moire riband, as-worn, with below emblems denoting;; - 2 x 'Bronze Stars' = 2 x individual 'Citations' at Regiment or Brigade level - 1 x 'Silver Star' = Individual 'Citation' at Division level - Fourragere LOH = Unit had collectively been cited for distinguished services between 6-8 times in Army Orders - Insignia of the Chasseurs Au Pied (Corps of Foot Hunters, including the Light Infantry / Alpine Troops) The Corps of Chasseurs - the elite light infantry of the French Army - is comprised of both light infantry (BCP) and mountain, or 'Alpine' (BCA) regiments. During the Great War, no less than 5 x regiment of the Corps of Chasseurs were decorated with the Fourragere in the colours of the Legion D'Honneur, those honoured were sequentially; 6th (Alpine), 8th, 16th, 27th (Alpine) and the 30th (Alpine) Regiments During the Great War the Corps of Chassuers ,comprised 78 battalions (31 x active, 31 x reserve, 7 x territorial alpine battalions & 9 marching battalions) and suffered an estimated 82,000 'All Ranks' killed or died of wounds The riband and 'Fourragere' suspended from a mounting rod or 'Boule', as-worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). 'Silver / Silvered' type. With 3 x Citation emblems (3 x Silver Stars) on the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 Important: The medal is a scarce silver, or silver plated example Note: War Crosses, were customized and struck for private purchase in a variety of precious metals, including gold, silver, plated, gilded (vermeil), enamelled and or with semi-precious stones. Consequently, due to their high cost, such decorations are usually usually associated as being 'Officer Class' items The original silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 3 x Silver Stars: 3 x Citations at Division level Scarce Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). A rare 'Silver' issue. With 6 x Citation emblems (5 x Bronze Palms & 1 x Silver Star) on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original stitched silk riband fitted with 6 x emblems denoting; - 5 x Bronze Palms: 5 x Citations at Army level - 1 x Silver Star: Citations at Corps level The original long stitched silk 'Moire' riband suspended from a traditional French mounting rod, or 'Boule' A rare and impressive 'Silver' issue Crix De Guerre with multiple citations Condition: About EF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The medal having raised letter 'R' on reverse lower arm of cross - and presumably indicating a contemporary 'Replacement' Note: As the French authorities do not mark or issue replacement military decorations, it is most likely that this CDG is a foreign die-struck replacement or replica The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style A curious item Condition: About VF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). The riband with 1 x citation emblem (1 x Bronze Star). The decoration customized in gilt with red enamel work to all arms of the cross Important: The medal is a gilt and enamel type - and rare found thus Note: War Crosses, were customized and struck for private purchase in a variety of precious metals, including gold, silver, plated, gilded (vermeil), enamelled and or with semi-precious stones. Consequently, due to their high cost, such decorations are usually usually associated as being 'Officer Class' items The stitched silk riband suspended from a traditional French mounting rod or 'Boule). A most attractive and rare decoration variant, with enamel all intact The emblem on the silk riband denotes; - Silver Star: 1 x Citation at Division level A most attractive and rare decoration variant, with enamel all intact Note: A length of clean unused silk moire CDG riband, will be supplied to the purchaser for potential re-ribboning Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 1 x 'Bronze Palm' on the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The emblem on the silk riband denotes; - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army level The original silk riband with 2 x gilt pins attached Condition: GF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 1 x 'Citation' (1 x Silver Star) & Veterans badge for 'AISNE' The silk riband fitted with below emblem; - 1 x Silver Star: 1 x Citations at Corps level - Veterans pilgrimage silvered badge with scroll 'AISNE' The 'Aisne' veterans pilgramage badge retaining it's original hinged pin and clasp fittings The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 1 x Bronze Palm citation emblem. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The riband fitted with the below emblem: - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army level The medal riband fitted with a mounting bar in the British / USA style, complete with hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 1 x Citation emblem ( 1 x Silver Star) and gilt 'Crossed Cannons' artillery insignia attached to riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 1 x Silver Star: 1 x Citation at Corps level - 1 x Gilt 'Crossed Cannons' Artillery badge The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style, and as-worn by a veteran 'Poilu Cannonier' Condition: VF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 1 x Citation emblem (1 x Bronze Star) and a Veterans Association 'Vice President' gilt & enamel 'Palm' attached to the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original stitched silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Citation at Regiment or Brigade level - 1 x Gilt & enamel Veterans Association 'Palm' The enamelled 'Palm' is a Veterans Association badge of office. In the shape of a gilded 'Palm' with an enamelled tablet with the office bearers title 'Vice President'. The badge retaining its original hinged pin and clasp fittings The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 1 x Citation emblem (1 x Bronze Star) and medal clasp (agrafe) 'Aisne 1914-1918' on the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Citation at Regiment or Brigade level - 1 x Medal clasp (agrafe) of the Aisne Medal 'Aisne 1914-1918' with backstrap The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: About GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 1 x Citation emblem (1 x Bronze Star) on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original silk riband fitted with below emblem denoting; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Citation at Regiment or Brigade level The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 1 x Citation emblem (1 x Bronze Star) on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original silk riband fitted with below emblem denoting; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Citation at Regiment or Brigade level The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: About VF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 1 x Citation emblem (1 x Gilt Star) and silver 'Champagne' veterans badge with miniature CDG, which latter is also stitched to the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original stitched silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 1 x Gilt Star: 1 x Citation at Corps level - 1 x Silver 'Verdun' Veterans Badge: An 'Adrian Helmet' The silver emblem is an 'Adrian Helmet; (casque) lying on a 'Palm' with below a scroll with legend 'Champage' below which is suspended a miniature CDG A good contemporary 'Champagne' campaign associated decoration Condition: About GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 1 x Citation emblem (1 x Silver Star) and silver 'Thistle ' or 'Chadron' (38 Escadrille / 26th Regiment of Infantry) insignia on riband The original silk riband fitted with the below emblem; - 1 x Silver Star: 1 x Citation at Division level - 1 x Silver Thistle (Chardon) The Chardon was the Squadron markings and insignia of Escadrille 38 / SAL 38. The Thistle was also used in the regimental insignia of 26e R?giment d'Infanterie The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: About EF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 1 x Citation emblem (1 x Silver Star) on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original silk riband fitted with below emblem denoting; - 1 x Silver Star: 1 x Citation at Division level The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 1 x Citation emblem (1 x Silver Star). Reverse dated 1914-1918 The original silk riband fitted with the below emblem; - 1 x Silver Star: 1 x Citation at Corps level Condition: VF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 1 x Citation emblem (Bronze Palm) & 'Fouled Anchor' insignia on the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 1 x Bronze Palm: Indicating a Citation at Army level - 1 x Gilded bronze 'Fouled Anchor' The 'Anchor' with blade fitting, and stitched to riband Important: The fouled anchor is not only an item of popualr French naval insignia, but is equaly commonly used as recognition insignia in the French Army to identify 'Colonial, or Marine' infantry regiments Note: R?giment d'infanterie chars de marine, or RICM (R.I.C.M, or Marine Infantry Tank Regiment) is a present day light cavalry regiment of the French Army, and the descendent unit of the R?giment d'infanterie coloniale du Maroc RICM (R.I.C.M, or Colonial Infantry Regiment of Morocco) - the most decorated regiment of the French Army, which units wore, and still wear the fouled anchor on their Kepi's In addition, the 'Fouled Anchor' was also famously the Squadron markings / insignia of Escadrille C-51 / SAL 51 Important: The 'Anchor' is a contemporary quality item of insignia from the Great War / Inter Wars era Condition: About GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 1 x \'Bronze Palm\' on the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The emblem on the silk riband denotes; - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army level Condition: About EF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 2 x Citation emblems (1 x Bronze Star & 1 x Bronze Palm) on the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original stitched silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Citation at Regiment or Brigade level - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army level Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 2 x Citation emblems (1 x Bronze Star & 1 x Bronze Palm) on the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original stitched silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Citation at Regiment or Brigade level - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army level Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 2 x Citation emblems (1 x Bronze Star & 1 x Silver Star) on the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original stitched silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Citation at Regiment or Brigade level - 1 x Silver Star: 1 x Citation at Division level - Bronze gilt numerals '73' for the 73rd Regiment of Infantry The medal as-worn by a veteran 'Poilu' of the 73rd Regiment d'Infanterie de Ligne (73rd Regiment of Infantry) Condition: About GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 2 x Citation emblems (1 x Gold Star & 1 x Bronze Palm) on the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original stitched silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 1 x Gold (Gilt) Star: 1 x Citation at Corps level - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army level The original stitched silk riband fitted with a mounting rod , or 'Boule', as traditionally worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). with 2 x Citation emblems (2 x Bronze Stars) on the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 - 1 x Bronze Star = Citation at Regiment or Brigade level - 1 x Silver Star = Citation at Division level The bright \'stitched\' silk moire riband suspended from a rod, or \'Boule\' fitting, as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 2 x Citation emblems (2 x Bronze Stars) on the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original stitched silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 2 x Bronze Stars: 2 x Citations at Regiment or Brigade level The medal riband suspended from a traditional French mounting rod, or 'Boule' Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 2 x \'Bronze Star\' citation emblems (avec etoiles), and the riband draped with a \'Fourragere\' in the colours of the Croix De Guerre 1914-1918 The original stitched silk riband, as-worn, with below emblems denoting;; - 2 x 'Bronze Stars' = 2 x individual 'Citations' at Regiment or Brigade level - Fourragere CDG = Unit was collectively cited in Army Orders 2-3 times times The riband and 'Fourragere' suspended from a mounting rod or 'Boule', as-worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 3 x 'Citations' emblems (1 x Palm, 1 x 'Silver Star' & 1 x 'Bronze Star') on riband, and draped with a miniature 'Fourragere' (in colour of Croix De Guerre 1914-1918) The original stitched silk riband suspended from a mounting 'Boule,' and fitted / draped with; - 1 x Bronze Palm = 1 x Citation at Army level - 1 x Silver Star = 1 x Citation at Division level - 1 x Bronze Star = 1 x Citation at Brigade or Regimental level - Fourragere CDG: Unit (Cited) in Army Orders between 2-3 times Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 3 x Citation emblems (2 x Bronze Star & 1 x Bronze Palm) together with 13 Squadron / 13 Escadrille Pilot / Aviator insignia 'Question Mark'. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original stitched silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 2 x Bronze Stars: 2 x Citations at Regiment or Brigade level - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army level - Bronze gilt unit insignia 'Question Mark' symbol The 'Question Mark' symbol was famously used as the Squadron (Escadrille) markings of 16 Escradille (16 SAL) For it's services in the Great War 16 SAL was decorated with the Croix De Guerre, with 2 x 'Citations' comprising 'Bronze Palm' for Army level and a 'Silver Star' for Corps level mentions Other allied nations too used the Question Mark symbol, including Italy whose for 178 Squadriglia Caccia VI Gruppo78 In the absence of named decorations, the only way of attributing French decoratins to particualr squadrons, is to have items of associated insignia, and or ephemera Rare 16 Escadrille associated insignia Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 3 x Citation emblems (3 x Bronze Stars) on the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1916 The original stitched silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 3 x Bronze Stars = 2 x Citations at Regiment or Brigade level The medal riband suspended from a traditional French mounting rod, or 'Boule' Condition: Some discolouration GF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 3 x Citation emblems (3 x Bronze Stars) on the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 3 x Bronze Stars: 3 x Citations at Regiment or Brigade level Condition: VF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 3 x Citation emblems (3 x Silver Stars) on the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 3 x Silver Stars: 3 x Citations at Division level Condition: VF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 3 x emblems (1 x Bronze Palm; 1 x 'Bronze Star' & 1 x Red 'Wound' Star) on 'triple' mixed riband of 'Medal Militaire / Croix De Guerre / Insignie Des Blesses'. Reverse of cross dated 1914-19 Note: The unofficial but contemporary silk riband indicates that the recipient who had been 'Wounded' was also a holder of the Medal Militaire, or had been a member of a unit awarded a 'Fourragere' (for a unit mentioned 4 or 5 times in the Great War) and that the emblems adorning the riband denote; - Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation (Mention in Despatches) at Army Level - Bronze Star: 1 x Citation (Mentions in Despatches) at Brigade or Regimental level - Red Enamelled Star: This was the official insignia for the 'War Wounded' allowed to be worn on medals It was only in 2016, that an official 'Wound Medal' was approved for issue and wear - prior to that time the 'Insignie Des Blesses', had originally been the distinctive multi-striped riband, with a red enamelled star worn on it to denote each wound. Post 1945, the red-enamelled star gave way to a white metal clasp, or agrafe, with a 'Red Enamelled' star in the centre to be worn on the corresponding campaign medal riband Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 4 x Citation emblems (2 x Bronze Stars, 1 x Gilt Star & 1 x Bronze Palm) on the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original titched silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 2 x Bronze Stars: 2 x Citations at Regiment or Brigade level - 1 x Gilt Star: 1 x Citation at Corps level - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army level The original silk medal ribbon sun faded Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 4 x Citation emblems (2 x Gilt Stars & 2 x Bronze Palms) on the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original titched silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 2 x Gilt Stars: 2 x Citations at Corps level - 2 x Bronze Palms: 2 x Citations at Army level Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 4 x Citation emblems (3 x Bronze Stars & 1 x Bronze Palm) on the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 3 x Bronze Stars: 3 x Citation at Regiment or Brigade level - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army level Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 6 x Citation emblems (5 x Bronze Stars, 1 x Bronze Palm) on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original stitched silk riband fitted with 6 x emblems denoting; - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army level - 5 x Bronze Stars: 5 x Citations at Regiment or Brigade level The riband suspended from a traditional French mounting rod, or 'Boule' An impressive multi-citation decoration Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 6 x Citation emblems (3 x Bronze Stars, 1 x Silver Star & 2 x Bronze Palms) on the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 3 x Bronze Stars: 3 x Citations at Corps level - 1 x Silver Star: 1 x Citation at Corps level - 2 x Bronze Palms: 2 x Citations at Army level The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 6 x Citation emblems (3 x Bronze Stars, 1 x Silver Star & 2 x Bronze Palms) on the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 4 x Bronze Stars: 4 x Citations at Regiment or Brigade level - 2 x Bronze Palms: 2 x Citations at Army level Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With 8 x Citation emblems (7 x Bronze Palms & 1 Silver Star) plus aviators 'Winged Albatros' imsignia attached to the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 7 x Bronze Palms: 7 x Citations at Army level - 1 x Silver Star: 1 x Citation at Corps level - Aviators insignia 'Winged Albatros' in flight Note: The citations are all reduced size, to be able to fit on the riband! An attractive item of Great War aviation interest Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With emblems for 6 x Citations comprising 1 x Gilt 'Vermeil' Star & 1 x Silver Palm emblems on riband. Reverse of cross 1914-1918 The original silk riband fitted with below emblems denoting; - 1 x Gilt (Vermeil) Star: 1 x Citation at Corps level - 1 x Silver Palm: 5 x Citations at Army level Scarce seen with 'Silver Palm' emblem Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With emblems for 8 x Citations comprising 1 x Silver Palm & 3 x Bronze Palms emblems on silk riband The original silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 3 x Bronze Palms = 3 x Citations at Army level - 1 x Silver Palm = 5 x Citations at Army level Scarce seen with inclusion of a 'Silver Palm' emblem Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1918). With silver 'Flying Stork' with legend 'Salut Alsace'. Reverse of cross dated 1914 The original stitched silk riband fitted with the below patriotic / aviation emblem; - Silver Badge: Flying Stork, with below a scroll 'Salut Alsace'. The badge retaining its original pin and clasp fittings Note: The Escadrille 3 'Les Cigognes' ('The Storks') used 'The Storks' as their squadron insignia, as homage to 'Alasace' which territory was under German occupation in 1912, when the squadron was raised, and was the region adjancent to where the Squadron was originally based when war broke out in 1914. 'Les Cigones' included numerous Air Aces amongst their Pilot Officers, including the charismatic 'Georges Guynemer', a French national hero, and arguably the most popular of all French Great War aviators who spent his entire flying career with 'The Storks' and who had the distinction of being the first French Pilot to achive 50 x 'Kills', and subsequently went on to record a total of 54 'Kills' before his own death, when lost in action, during 1917 The medal riband suspended from a traditional French mounting rod, or 'Boule' Condition: About GVF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 (Croix De Guerre). The riband fitted with a customized unofficial gilt & enamel replica of the CDG attached to the riband, this latter with 'Adrian Helmet' in blue enamel and above a red enamelled scroll with dates 1914-1919 The silk riband suspended from a traditional French mounting rod, or 'Boule' An impressive 'Poilu' veteran embelished decoration Condition: Ribbon frayed otherwise VF

France: Cross of War 1914-1918 on a Sash Drape in the style for award to a Regiment or Squadron (Croix De Guerre en Drapeau). With 5 x 'Citation' emblems (2 x Bronze Palms, 1 x 'Bronze Star' 1 x 'Silver Star', 1 x 'Gilt Star'). Reverse of cross dated 191 The cross suspended from a customised silk drape / sash riband. The drape comprising double width original silk moire CDG ribands, in shape of a bow with centre pad and tails, the latter fringed with bullion tassels, and the pad fitted with below emblems; - 2 x Bronze Palms: Indicating 2 x Citations at Army Level - 1 x Gold (Gilt / Vermeil) Star: Indicating a Citation at Corps Level - 1 x Silver Star: Indicating 1 x Citation at Division Level - 1 x Bronze Star. Indicating 1 x Citation at Regiment or Brigade Level France awarded the Croix De Guerre on a collective basis to regiments, and air squadrons of the French and Colonial Armed Forces, as well as to communities (Cities and Towns), some of which received multiple 'Citations'. Reference the attached image of the 'Fanion' of 164th Regiment of Infantry as an example of how the CDG's awarded to regiments adorn regimental flags The regimental flag of RICM - the most decorated unit in the French Army, is festooned with decorations, including the Order of the Tower and Sword of Portugal, and a United States Presendential Citation streamer An unusual and impressive item, for prominent display in a Croix De Guerre, or more general France related collection Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1939 (Croix De Guerre 1939) reverse dated '1939' The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: About EF

France: Cross of War 1939 (Croix De Guerre 1939) reverse dated '1939'. Modele 'Milan' This an example of the foreign Itaky made, 'Modele Milan' type, awarded to some recipient members of the French Expeditionary Corps in Italy 1944-1945 Condition: VF

France: Cross of War 1939 (Croix De Guerre 1939) reverse dated '1939'. With 1 x 'Citation' emblem (1 x Gilt (vermeil) Star) on riband The original stitched silk riband adorned with the following emblem; - 1 x Gilt (vermeil) Star: 1 x Citation at Corps level The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1939 (Croix De Guerre 1939) reverse dated '1939'. With 1 x Citation emblem (1 x Bronze Palm) on riband The original silk riband adorned with the following emblem; - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army level The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1939 (Croix De Guerre 1939) reverse dated '1939'. With 2 x 'Citation' emblems (1 x Bronze Star, 1 x Silver Star) on riband The original stitched silk riband adorned with the below following emblems; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Citation at Brigade or Regimental level - 1 x Silver Star: 1 x Citation at Corps level The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1939 (Croix De Guerre 1939) reverse dated '1939'. With 2 x 'Citation' emblems (2 x Bronze Stars) on riband The original silk riband adorned with the following emblems - 2 x Bronze Stars: 2 x Citations at Regiment or Brigade level The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1939 (Croix De Guerre 1939) reverse dated '1939'. With 3 x 'Citation' emblems (1 x Bronze Palm, 1 x Silver Star (avec etoile argent) & 1 x Bronze Star) on riband The original silk riband adorned with the following emblems; - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army Level - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Citation at Regiment or Brigade level - 1 x Silver Star: 1 x Citation at Corps level Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1939 (Croix De Guerre 1939) reverse dated '1939'. With 3 x 'Citation' emblems (2 x Bronze Stars, 1 x Bronze Palm) on riband The original stitched silk riband adorned with the below following emblems; - 2 x Bronze Stars: 2 x Citations at Regiment or Brigade level - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army Level Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1939 (Croix De Guerre 1939) reverse dated '1939'. With 4 x 'Citation' emblems (1 x Bronze Stars) on riband The original stitched silk riband adorned with the following emblems; - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army Level - 3 x Bronze Stars: 3 x Citations at Regiment or Brigade level Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1939 (Croix De Guerre 1939) reverse dated \'1939\'. With 1 x \'Citation\' emblem (1 x Bronze Star (avec etoile) on riband The original silk riband adorned with the following emblem; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Citation at Brigade or Regiment level The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1939 (Croix De Guerre 1939). Scarce \'local\' North African / Near East made variant with large digit 1939 reverse. With 1 x Citation emblem (1 X Bronze Palm) on the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1939 This is a locally made variant issue struck in North Africa or Near East post 1940 for award to Free French Forces. The variant strike is distinctive insofar as reverse dates '1939' are much larger than the dates on the ordnance issue 1939 CDG See the illustrative image attached showing a comparison of the reverses between this local 'foreign made' variant, and an ordnance issue CDG - 1 x Bronze Palm = 1 x Citation at Army / Army command level The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style A scarce foreign (North African / Near East) local variant Note: Only the single 'Local' CDG variant is included in this sale - the other 'Ordnance' issue CDG shown, is for comparison illustration purposes only - the latter is listed for sale separately on this website Condition: VF

France: Cross of War 1939 (Croix De Guerre 1939). The cross with reverse date 1939. With 'Bronze Star' emblem and Free French 'Gold' (vermeil / gilt) 'Palm' on riband The emblems denote; - Bronze Star: Award of a citation at Brigade or Regimental level - Gold (Gilt) Palm: A Citation by 'Orders of the Free French' Important: The 'Gold' (gilt) palm citation was a unique emblem awarded only for services to the 'Free French' during the Second World War The award of the 'Gold' (Gilt) Palm emblem, was only ever authorised for award by the Free French Government A rarely seen 'Gold' Palm , Free French award The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: About EF

France: Cross of War 1939 (Croix De Guerre 1939). The cross with reverse date 1939. With 4 x Citations emblems (3 x Bronze Stars & 1 x Bronze Palm) on riband The emblems on the ribbon represent; - 3 x Bronze Stars: Indicates 3 x Citations at Regiment or Brigade level - 1 x Bronze Palm: Indicates the award of 1 x Citation at Army level The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: About EF

France: Cross of War 1939 (Croix De Guerre 1939). The cross with reverse date 1939. With citaion emblems for '9 x Citations' 5 x Citations emblems (2 x Bronze Stars, & 1 x Silver Star, 1 x Bronze Palm & 1 x Silver Palm) on riband The emblems on the ribbon represent; - 2 x Bronze Stars: Indicates 2 x Citations at Brigade or Regiment level - 1 x Silver Star: Indicates the award of 1 x Citation at Corps level - 1 x Bronze Palm: Indicates award of 1 x Citation at Army level - 1 x Silver Palm: Indicates award of 5 x Citations at Army level The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1939 (Croix De Guerre 1939). Uniface local fabrication issue. With 1 x 'Citation' emblem (1 x Silver Star (avec etoile argent)) on riband Important: This a uniface issue of local (overseas) fabrication during the Second World War The original silk riband suspended adorned with the following emblem; - 1 x Silver Star: 1 x Citation at Division level The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Sacrce local fabrication variant Condition: VF

France: Cross of War 1939 (Croix De Guerre 1939). Variant strike 'Milan Model'. With 2 x emblems 'Silver Palm' & 'Bronze Star'. The cross with reverse date1939 Important: This an example of the 'Milan' model, struck in Milan, Italy, for the French Expeditionary Force that served in Italy 1943-1944 The 'Milian' variant is very finely struck, dark bronze, with a distinctive dimpled (pock- marked) surface on the arms of cross. Dimensions being slightly smaller at 37mm The emblems attached by thread on the riband is; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Citation at Regiment or Brigade level - 1 x Silver Star: 5 x Citations at Army level The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style A good example of scarce 'Milan Model' CDG Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1939 (Croix De Guerre 1939). With 1 x citation emblem (1 x Bronze Palm) on the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1939 This is the ordnance issue CDG awarded to French troops 1939-1940, and then with the date 1939 awarded post 1940 by the Free French Forces - 1 x Bronze Palm = 1 x Citation at Army / Army command level The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1939 (Croix De Guerre 1939). With 1 x Citation emblem (1 X Bronze Palm) on the riband. Reverse of cross dated 1939 This is the ordnance issue CDG awarded to French troops 1939-1940, and then with the date 1939 awarded post 1940 by the Free French Forces - 1 x Bronze Palm = 1 x Citation at Army / Army command level The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1939 (Croix De Guerre 1939). With 2 x Bronze Stars citation emblem on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1939 The riband fitted with below emblems; - 2 x Bronze Star: 2 x Citations at Regiment or Brigade level Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1939-1945 (Croix De Guerre 1939-1945) reverse dated '1939-1945'. With 1 x 'Citation' emblem (1 x Bronze Star (avec etoile)) on riband Note: This is a scarcer issue award with the 'unofficial dates' 1939-1945 (The Republic issued CDG with date 1939, while Vichy issues were reverse dated 1939-1940), as typically awarded to Allies The original silk riband adorned with the following emblem; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Citation at Brigade or Regimental level The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: About EF

France: Cross of War 1939-1945 (Croix De Guerre 1939-1945) with 4 x 'Citation' emblems (2 x 'Silver Stars' & 2 x 'Bronze Stars'). The cross with reverse date 1939 The emblems denote; - Bronze Stars: 2 x Mention in Despatches 'Citations' at Brigade or Regimental level - Silver Stars: 2 x Mention in Despatches 'Citations' at Division level Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1939-1945 (Croix De Guerre 1939-1945). The cross with reverse date 1939. With 'Bronze Palm' emblem on riband The emblem denotes a Mention in Despatches (Citation) at Army Level The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1939-1945 (Croix De Guerre 1939-1945). The cross with reverse date 1939. With 'Bronze Star' emblem on riband The emblem denotes the award of a Mention in Despatches at Brigade or Regimental level The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: EF

France: Cross of War 1939-1945 (Croix De Guerre 1939-1945). The cross with reverse date 1939. With 'Bronze Star' emblem on riband The emblem denotes the award of a Mention in Despatches at Brigade or Regimental level The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: About EF

France: Cross of War 1939-1945 (Croix De Guerre 1939-1945). The cross with reverse date 1939. With \'Bronze Palm\' emblem on riband The emblem denotes a Mention in Despatches (Citation) at Army Level The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War 1939-1945 (Croix De Guerre 1939-1945). The cross with reverse date 1939. With \'Bronze Star\' emblem on riband The emblem denotes the award of a Mention in Despatches at Brigade or Regimental level The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: About EF

France: Cross of War 1939-1945 (Croix De Guerre 1939-1945). The cross with reverse dates 1939-1945 This decoration is a United States strike The riband attached with a mounting bar with intricate hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued Sold together with companion ribbon bar with clutch-back fittings on reverse The scarce unofficial reverse dates 1939-1945, mostly associated with awards to Allied personnel Condition: EF

France: Cross of War 1939-1945 (Croix De Guerre 1939-1945). The cross with reverse dates 1939-1945. With 'Bronze Star' emblem on riband Note: The CDG with reverse dates 1939-1945 are uncommon The emblem denotes the award of a Mention in Despatches at Brigade or Regimental level The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: VF

France: Cross of War 1939-1945 (Croix De Guerre 1939-1945). With 1 x Citation emblem (Silver Palm) on riband. The cross with reverse dates 1939-1945 The emblem stitched on the riband denotes; - 1 x Silver Palm: 5 x Citations at Army Level The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Scarcer unofficial reverse dates, usually associated with awards made to Allied personnel Condition: EF

France: Cross of War 1939-1945. With 2 x emblems, 1 x 'Bronze Palm' & 1 x 'Bronze Star' emblem (Croix De Guerre 1940-1945. Avec etoile argent). The medal with reverse dates 1940-1945 The silk riband fitted with the below emblems; - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army Level - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Citation at Regiment or Brigade Level The official reverse dates for awards made by the 3rd Republic, and Free French, was '1939'. Awards with the un-official reverse dates 1939-1945, usually denote awards made post-war to personnel from the allied forces who had been decorated with the Croix De Guerre Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War with 1939-45 ribbon (Croix De Guerre). Undated reverse. London made Free French variant Sold together with plush hinged leatherette case of issue Note: A scarce London made variant issue The Free French Government in London, contracted London medal & insignia makers to manufacture medals during the Second World War, including un-dated Croix De Guerres for award to French and allied forces personnel - the latter generally issued without citation emblems The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style A scarce and choice example with bright silk 'moire' riband Condition: EF

France: Cross of War with palm (Croix De Guerre avec Palme). Reverse dated 1914-1918. With 1 x Bronze Palm on riband Note: The bronze palm denotes that the recipient received the award of a mention in despatches at Army level The medal fitted with original silk riband as issued Condition: GVF

France: Cross of War. Reverse dated 1914-1916 (Croix De Guerre 1914-1916). With 4 x emblems, including 2 x citations (1 x 'Silver Star' & 1 x 'Bronze Star'), with red enamelled 'Wound Star' & 'Star & Crescent' regimental insignia of North African infantry The original stitched silk riband suspended from a mounting 'Boule,' and fitted / draped with; - 1 x Silver Star = 1 x Mention in Despatches (Citation) at Division level - 1 x Bronze Star = 1 x Mention in Despatches (Citation) at Brigade or Regimental level - Wound Star = Insignie des Blesses - Star & Crescent = Regimental insignia of a North African infantry regiment An attractive item of insignia Condition: GVF

France: Dardanelles 'Gallipoli' Medal (M?daille des Dardanelles) With official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'Bronze' marks on reverse field The Dardanelles Medal was instituted in 1926, and was awarded to French personnel that served in the Dardanelles Expedition better known as 'Gallipoli' and who served there between 26 April to 20 December 1915 The original silk medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting-pin or epingle in the French style, and as-worn Condition: GVF

France: Dardanelles 'Gallipoli' Medal 1915 (M?daille des Dardanelles 1915). With clasp 'Dardanelles' and 'Wound Star' emblem on riband With official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'Bronze' marks on reverse field The Dardanelles Medal was instituted in 1926, and was awarded to French personnel that served in the Dardanelles Expedition better known as 'Gallipoli' and who served there between 26 April to 20 December 1915 Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia originally only being a riband with a red enamelled star. Latterly the authorized protocol was to wear the red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal to denote wounds. A nice aged dark toned medal Condition: VF

France: Dardanelles 'Gallipoli' Medal 1915 (M?daille des Dardanelles 1915). With clasp 'Dardanelles' and 'Wound Star' emblem on riband With official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'Bronze' marks on reverse field The Dardanelles Medal was instituted in 1926, and was awarded to French personnel that served in the Dardanelles Expedition better known as 'Gallipoli' and who served there between 26 April to 20 December 1915 The stitched silk riband is fitted with mounting rod, or 'Boule', as worn in the French style Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia originally only being a riband with a red enamelled star. Latterly the authorized protocol was to wear the red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal to denote wounds. Condition: GVF

France: Dardanelles 'Gallipoli' Medal 1915 (M?daille des Dardanelles 1915). With clasp 'Dardanelles' and fitted with a 'Boule' With official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'Bronze' marks on reverse field The Dardanelles Medal was instituted in 1926, and was awarded to French personnel that served in the Dardanelles Expedition better known as 'Gallipoli' and who served there between 26 April to 20 December 1915 The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Dardanelles 'Gallipoli' Medal 1915 (M?daille des Dardanelles 1915). With red enamelled 'Wound Star' emblem (Insignie des Blesses) on riband With official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'Bronze' marks on reverse field The Dardanelles Medal was instituted in 1926, and was awarded to French personnel that served in the Dardanelles Expedition better known as 'Gallipoli' and who served there between 26 April to 20 December 1915 The silk riband fitted with a red-enamelled 'Wound Star', to indicate that the veteran had been 'Wounded-in-Action' in the Dardanelles Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia originally only being a riband with a red enamelled star. Latterly the authorized protocol was to wear the red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal to denote wounds. Condition: GVF

France: Dardanelles 'Gallipoli' Medal 1915 (M?daille des Dardanelles 1915). With red enamelled 'Wound Star' emblem (Insignie des Blesses) on riband With official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'Bronze' marks on reverse field The Dardanelles Medal was instituted in 1926, and was awarded to French personnel that served in the Dardanelles Expedition better known as 'Gallipoli' and who served there between 26 April to 20 December 1915 The original stitched silk riband fitted with a red-enamelled 'Wound Star', to indicate that the veteran had been 'Wounded-in-Action' in the Dardanelles Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia originally only being a riband with a red enamelled star. Latterly the authorized protocol was to wear the red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal to denote wounds. Later still white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, preferred to wear the unofficial 'Wound' medals. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the orginal 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since circa 1918 Condition: GVF

France: Dardanelles Medal (La Medaille Commemorative des Dardanelles). With gilt clasp 'Dardanelles' A good original 'Paris Mint' struck medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' metal hallmark in lower reverse field Medal fitted with a long length of original silk watered 'moire' riband Condition: GVF

France: Dardanelles Medal 1915 (M?daille des Dardanelles 1915) The Dardanelles Medal was instituted in 1926, and awarded to French personnel that served at Gallipoli between 26 April and 20 December 1915 Bronze gilt medal Condition: About VF

France: Dardanelles Medal 1915 with clasp \'Dardanelles\' (M?daille des Orient 1915 avec agrafe \'Dardanelles\') With Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'Br' metal marks on reverse Awarded to French and French Colonial service personnel who served in the Dardanelles Campaign of 1915 - Gallipoli! Condition: About EF

France: Dardanelles \'Gallipoli\' Medal 1915 (Medaille des Dardanelles 1915) With official Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo and \'Bronze\' marks on reverse field The Dardanelles Medal was instituted in 1926, and was awarded to French personnel that served in the Dardanelles Expedition better known as \'Gallipoli\' and who served there between 26 April to 20 December 1915 The original silk medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting-pin or epingle in the French style, and as-worn Choice Condition: EF

France: Dardanelles \'Gallipoli\' Medal 1915 (Medaille des Dardanelles 1915). With red enamelled \'Wound Star\' emblem (Insignie des Blesses) on riband With official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'Bronze' marks on reverse field The Dardanelles Medal was instituted in 1926, and was awarded to French personnel that served in the Dardanelles Expedition better known as 'Gallipoli' and who served there between 26 April to 20 December 1915 The silk riband fitted with a red-enamelled 'Wound Star', to indicate that the veteran had been 'Wounded-in-Action' in the Dardanelles Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, did as they pleased many opting to wear the unofficial medals, while others wore the 'Wound Stars' on the ribands of the respective campaign medals for the campaigns in which they had been wounded. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the original 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 The original silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: VF

France: Dunkirk Medal 1940 (M?daille de Dunquerque 1940) This French medal was instituted to commemorate the French troops who had fought in the defence of Dunkirk in May/June 1940. The award was subsequently extended to include British veterans of the British Expeditionary Force, who had also fought in the defence of Dunkirk, prior to the evacuation of the B.E.F., and French troops from the Dunkirk beaches during 'Operation Dynamo' Condition: About EF

France: Dunkirk Medal 1940 (M?daille de Dunquerque 1940) This French medal was instituted to commemorate the French troops who had fought in the defence of Dunkirk in May/June 1940. The award was subsequently extended to include British veterans of the British Expeditionary Force, who had also fought in the defence of Dunkirk, prior to the evacuation of the B.E.F., and French troops from the Dunkirk beaches during 'Operation Dynamo' Condition: About EF

France: Dunkirk Medal 1940 (M?daille de Dunquerque 1940) This French medal was instituted to commemorate the French troops who had fought in the defence of Dunkirk in May/June 1940. The award was subsequently extended to include British veterans of the British Expeditionary Force, who had also fought in the defence of Dunkirk, prior to the evacuation of the B.E.F., and French troops from the Dunkirk beaches during 'Operation Dynamo' Condition: About EF

France: Dunkirk Medal 1940 (Medaille de Dunquerque 1940) This medal was instituted by the Municipality of Dunkerque to commemorate the French troops who had fought in the defence of Dunkirk in May/June 1940. The award was subsequently extended to include British veterans of the British Expeditionary Force, who had also fought in the defence of Dunkirk, prior to the evacuation of the B.E.F., and French troops from the Dunkirk beaches during 'Operation Dynamo' Condition: About EF

France: Escapers Medal (Medaille des Evades) The medal with official Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo and metal hallmarks indented on flat edge of rim Instituted in 1926, the medal is awarded to all personnel who had successfully escaped from internment, or died in their attempts to escape from captivity. The medal was made retrospective to include all wars since 1870 The medal fitted with a bright clean length of silk \'moire\' riband Condition: EF

France: Escapers Medal (Medaille des Evades) Instituted in 1926, the medal is awarded to all personnel who had successfully escaped from enemy internment, or died in their attempts to escape from captivity. The medal was made retrospective to include all wars since 1870 Condition: GVF

France: Escapers Medal (Medaille des Evades) Instituted in 1926, the medal is awarded to all personnel who had successfully escaped from enemy internment, or died in their attempts to escape from captivity. The medal was made retrospective to include all wars since 1870 The silk moire riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the traditional French style Condition: GVF

France: Escapers Medal (Medaille des Evades) The medal with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and metal hallmarks indented on flat edge of rim Instituted in 1926, the medal is awarded to all personnel who had successfully escaped from enemy internment, or died in their attempts to escape from captivity. The medal was made retrospective to include all wars since 1870 Condition: GVF

France: Escapers Medal (Medaille des Evades). With \'Wound\' emblem on riband Note: The wearing of the \'Wound\' emblem on the riband, indicates an escaper who was \'wounded\' during his escape from enemy captivity Instituted in 1926, the medal is awarded to all personnel who had successfully escaped from enemy internment, or died in their attempts to escape from captivity. The medal was made retrospective to include all wars since 1870 Note: Prior to 2016 there was no \'official\' wound medal - the authorised \'Wound\' insignia being originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Latterly the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star only on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still ,white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who had left the services, preferred to adorn \'any\' award with \'Wound Emblems\', or wear any of the prolific range of unofficial \'Wound\' medals. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal. The newly created Wound Medal uses the official original \'Wound\' ribbon of the Great War, and a common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 Condition: GVF

France: Far East Expeditionary Corps Insignia Reduced size enamelled insignia with screw-back post and disc fittings Conditions: EF

France: Far East Expeditionary Corps Insignia Reduced size enamelled insignia with screw-back post and disc fittings Conditions: EF

France: Fourragere in colours of Legion of Honour, draped over a regimental medal of the 61st Regiment of Artillery (61e R?giment d?Artillerie de Campagne) The uniface regimental medal comprises: Obverse; a gilt badge with crossed cannons, with above a flaming artillery grenade, and below a pyramid of cannon balls The black silk riband hanger has the regiment name printed; - 61 & 261 R.A.C. The 'Fourragere' of the Legion of Honour was awarded to 61st Regiment of Artillery on 21st June 1921 Important: The 61e R?giment d?Artillerie de Campagne, was the only French Army artillery regiment to be bestowed a 'Fourragere' in the colours of he Legion of Honour The 'Fourragere' mounted as a drape ovee the medal, and attached to a metal rod, or 'Boule, and as-worn in the traditional French style A most unusual and desirable item of Great War 'Artillery' inteest Condition: GVF

France: France: Medal of French Recognition 1914-1918 (Medaille De La Reconnaissance Francaise 1914-1918). 1st Type 2nd Class Silver medal The medal was instituted in 1917 in three classes, was an awardfor French or foreign civilians who were recommended for having rendered conspicuous dedicated service to French victims (the wounded, infirm, families of the fallen etc) of the Great War. The decoration could be awarded posthumously. Uncommon in silver class Condition: Toned EF

France: France: Medal of French Recognition 1914-1918 (Medaille De La Reconnaissance Francaise 1914-1918). 1st Type 2nd Class. Silver medal, with 'Blue' enamelled star on riband The 'Blue' enamelled star emblem was only to be be worn on the 2nd Class awards, to identify / distinguish the class of award. Medal contained in original card box of issue, this with pencil text on lid, which appears to be name and address of the recipient in Brussels, Belgium! Condition: GVF

France: France: Overseas Medal 1962- (Medaille d\'Outre Mer 1962-). With 1 x clasp \'Liban\' The clasp \'Liban\' was instituted in 1979, and has been awarded retroactively for specified operations in Lebanon since, 22 March 1978 The Overseas Medal (French: Médaille d\'Outre-Mer) is a campaign medal issued to members of the French Armed Forces or participating in operations outside national territory. It replaced the French Colonial Medal by decree on 6 June 1962, and remains a current issue medal To date (2023) 14 x different official issue clasps have been issued for award with the \'Overseas Medal\' Condition: EF

France: France: Overseas Medal 1962- (Medaille d\'Outre Mer 1967-). With 1 x clasp \'Arabie Saoudite\' & \'Pilots Brevet\' insignia on riband Note: The clasp is an un-official issue, favoured by French veterans of the Gulf War 1991, and the \'Pilots Brevet\' is a gilt reduced size item of insignia The clasp denote service in the Middle East during the Gulf War of 1991. The clasp \'Arabie Saoudite\' referring to service in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in which place French troops were centred, and or where Air Strikes on Iraqi positions were conducted from The Overseas Medal (French: Médaille d\'Outre-Mer) is a campaign medal issued to members of the French Armed Forces or participating in operations outside national territory. It replaced the French Colonial Medal by decree on 6 June 1962, and remains a current issue medal. So far 13 x different official issue clasps have been issued for award with this medal Condition: Toned GVF

France: France: Overseas Medal 1962- (Medaille d\'Outre Mer 1967-). With 1 x clasp \'Detroit D\'Ormuz\' Note: The clasp is an un-official issue, favoured by French veterans of the Gulf War 1991 (the official sanctioned clasp is single word \'Ormuz\' The clasp denotes service in the Middle East during the Gulf War of 1991, and French naval deployments in the region since. The clasp \'Detroit D\'Ormuz\' referring to service in the strategic maritime bottleneck (Straits of Hormuz), that forms the entrance (& exit) to the Arabian Gulf (also known as the Persian Gulf) The Overseas Medal (French: Médaille d\'Outre-Mer) is a campaign medal issued to members of the French Armed Forces or participating in operations outside national territory. It replaced the French Colonial Medal by decree on 6 June 1962, and remains a current issue medal. So far 13 x different official issue clasps have been issued for award with this medal Condition: Toned GVF

France: France: Overseas Medal 1962- (Medaille d\'Outre Mer 1967-). With 1 x clasp \'Liban\' The clasp 'Liban' was instituted in 1979, and has been awarded retroactively for specified operations in Lebanon since, 22 March 1978 The Overseas Medal (French: Médaille d'Outre-Mer) is a campaign medal issued to members of the French Armed Forces or participating in operations outside national territory. It replaced the French Colonial Medal by decree on 6 June 1962, and remains a current issue medal. So far 13 x different official issue clasps have been issued for award with this medal Condition: Toned GVF

France: France: Overseas Medal 1962- (Medaille d\'Outre Mer 1967-). With 1 x clasp \'Republique Centrafricaine\' The clasp \'Repubique Centrafricaine\' was instituted in 1999, in respect of various specified operations in the Central African Republic between 1 September 1977 to 15 April 1998, and more recently various operations in-situ since 3 December 2002 The Overseas Medal (French: Médaille d\'Outre-Mer) is a campaign medal issued to members of the French Armed Forces or participating in operations outside national territory. It replaced the French Colonial Medal by decree on 6 June 1962, and remains a current issue medal. So far 13 x different official issue clasps have been issued for award with this medal Condition: GVF

France: France: Overseas Medal 1962- (Medaille d\'Outre Mer 1967-). With 1 x clasp \'Republique Du Congo\' The clasp \'Repubique Du Congo\' was instituted in 2000, in respect of operations in the Republic of Congo between, 6-20 June 1997, 13 October to 6 November 1997, 11 August to 22 October 1998 & 21 January to 22 June 2000 The Overseas Medal (French: Médaille d\'Outre-Mer) is a campaign medal issued to members of the French Armed Forces or participating in operations outside national territory. It replaced the French Colonial Medal by decree on 6 June 1962, and remains a current issue medal. So far 13 x different official issue clasps have been issued for award with this medal Condition: Toned GVF

France: Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871. 1st 'Ordnance' type (Medaille Commemorative De La Guerre 1870-1871) An 'Ordnance' first type medal. 30mm dimension The medal was only issued retrospectively in 1911, to the surviving veterans who had fought in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 With 'Bronze' and Paris Mint logo marks on reverse of medal Condition: About EF

France: Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871. 1st 'Ordnance' type (Medaille Commemorative De La Guerre 1870-1871) An 'Ordnance' first type medal. 30mm dimension The medal was only issued retrospectively in 1911, to the surviving veterans who had fought in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 With 'Bronze' and Paris Mint logo marks on reverse of medal Condition: About EF

France: Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871. 1st \'Ordnance\' issue type (Medaille Commemorative De La Guerre 1870-1871) An \'Ordnance\' issue medal. 30mm dimension The medal was only instituted 1911, and awarded retroactively to the surviving veterans who had fought in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 The medal with \'Cornucopia\' logo and bronze metal hallmarks of the Paris Mint in lower right reverse field Condition: GVF

France: Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871. 1st \'Ordnance\' issue type (Medaille Commemorative De La Guerre 1870-1871) An \'Ordnance\' first type medal. 30mm dimension The medal was only instituted 1911, and awarded retroactively to the surviving veterans who had fought in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 The medal with Cornucopia logo and bronze metal hallmarks of the Paris Mint in lower right reverse field Condition: GVF

France: Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871. 1st \'Ordnance\' issue type (Medaille Commemorative De La Guerre 1870-1871). Awarded to (Soldat Jean Marie Villette, 3rd Régiment du Train des Equipages) Sold together with original award \'Brevet\' named to recipient Soldat Jean Marie Villette, 3rd Régiment du Train des Equipages. This dated 11 May 1912 An \'Ordnance\' first type medal. 30mm dimension The medal was only instituted 1911, and awarded retroactively to the surviving veterans who had fought in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 The medal with Cornucopia logo and bronze metal hallmarks of the Paris Mint in lower right reverse field Condition: GVF

France: Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871. 1st \'Ordnance\' issue type (Medaille Commemorative De La Guerre 1870-1871). With silver clasp \'Engage Volontaire\' A first type \'ordnance\' issue of 36mm dimension The official clasp denotes an award to those who had volunteered for combat service The medal was only issued retrospectively in 1911, to the surviving veterans who had fought in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 The medal with \'Cornucopia\' logo and bronze metal hallmarks of the Paris Mint in lower right reverse field Medal retains its original silk moire riband now stitched and fitted with a traditional French mounting bar or \'Boule\' and as-worn A most attractive example of the Franco-Prussian War Medal Condition: GVF

France: Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871. 1st \'Ordnance\' type (Medaille Commemorative De La Guerre 1870-1871) An \'Ordnance\' first type medal. 30mm dimension The medal was only instituted 1911, and awarded retroactively to the surviving veterans who had fought in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 The medal with Cornucopia logo and bronze metal hallmarks of the Paris Mint in lower right reverse field Condition: GVF

France: Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871. 1st \'Ordnance\' type (Medaille Commemorative De La Guerre 1870-1871) An 'Ordnance' first type medal. 30mm dimension The medal was only instituted 1911, and awarded retroactively to the surviving veterans who had fought in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 The medal with Cornucopia logo and bronze metal hallmarks of the Paris Mint in lower right reverse field Condition: GVF

France: Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871. 1st \'Ordnance\' type (Medaille Commemorative De La Guerre 1870-1871). With enamelled \'Wound\' emblem An 'Ordnance' first type medal. 30mm dimension The medal was only issued retrospectively in 1911, to the surviving veterans who had fought in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 With 'Bronze' and Paris Mint logo marks on reverse of medal Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia being originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Latterly the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star only on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still ,white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who had left the services, preferred to wear the unofficial 'Wound' medals. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the orginal 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 The medal with Cornucopia logo and bronze metal hallmarks of the Paris Mint in lower right reverse field Condition: GVF

France: Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871. 2nd type 'Grande Modele' with clasp 'Engage Volontaire' (Medaille Commemorative De La Guerre Commemorative Medal of the War 1870-1871 & agrafe 'Engage Volontaire') The second type medals being a substantive and impressive 36mm The clasp denotes an award to those who had volunteered for combat service The medal was only issued retrospectively in 1911, to the surviving veterans who had fought in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 With 'Bronze' and makers mark logo for 'Arthus Bertrand et Comapgnie' indented on flat rim of medal Condition: GVF

France: Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871. 2nd type 'Grande Modele' with silver clasp 'Engage Volontaire' (Medaille Commemorative De La Guerre Commemorative Medal of the War 1870-1871 & agrafe 'Engage Volontaire') A second type medal, being the 'Grand Modele' type being a substantive and impressive 36mm dimension The official clasp denotes an award to those who had volunteered for combat service The medal was only issued retrospectively in 1911, to the surviving veterans who had fought in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 With 'Bronze' and makers mark logo for 'Arthus Bertrand et Comapgnie' indented on flat rim of medal Medal fitted with original & stitched silk riband Condition: GVF

France: Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871. 2nd \'Large\' type, or \'Grande Modele\' (Medaille Commemorative De La Guerre 1870-71) A second type medal, being the \'Grande Modele\' type being a substantive and impressive 36mm dimension The medal was only issued retrospectively in 1911, to the surviving veterans who had fought in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 With \'Bronze\' and makers mark logo for \'Arthus Bertrand et Comapgnie\' indented on flat rim of medal Note: Sale is for the \'large-size\' medal only. The image of the other ordnance issue medal is only here included for illustrative purposes, and is not included in the sale Medal fitted with original silk \'Moire\' riband Condition: GVF

France: Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871. Silver \'Large\' type, or \'Grande Modele\' (Medaille Commemorative De La Guerre 1870-71) A large \'Silvered\' bronze issue of the \'Grande Modele\' medal type, being a substantive and impressive 36mm dimension medal The medal was only issued retrospectively in 1911, to the surviving veterans who had fought in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 With \'Bronze\' metal mark and makers mark logo for \'Arthus Bertrand et Compagnie\' indented on flat rim of medal Note: The item for sale is the \'Large\' silvered medal only - and does not include the smaller \'ordnance\' issue bronze medal which we have here provided images of for illustrative purposes only Extremely scarce Condition: GVF

France: Franco-Prussian War Medal 1870-1871. Silver \'Large\' type, or \'Grande Modele\' (Medaille Commemorative De La Guerre 1870-71) A large \'Silvered\' bronze issue of the \'Grande Modele\' medal type, being a substantive and impressive 36mm dimension medal The medal was only issued retrospectively in 1911, to the surviving veterans who had fought in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 With \'Bronze\' metal mark and makers mark logo for \'Arthus Bertrand et Compagnie\' indented on flat rim of medal Note: The item for sale is the \'Large\' silvered medal only - and does not include the smaller \'ordnance\' issue bronze medal which we have here provided images of for illustrative purposes only Scarce Condition: GVF

France: Free French Volunteers Service Medal 1940-1945 (Medaille Des Services Volontaires De La France Libre 1940-1945) Instituted in 1946 for awarded to military and civilian members of the Free French Forces who had volunteered and served before 3 June 1943, including - but not restricted to - the Legionnaires of General Monclair, the Colonials of General Leclerc serving in Libya and those of the 1st Free French Brigade of General Koenig which latter served with great distinction at \'Bir Hakeim\' A good early strike Condition: GVF

France: Free French Volunteers Service Medal 1940-1945 (Medaille Des Services Volontaires De La France Libre 1940-1945) The medal is of the ordnance issue with official Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo and metal marks reverse base of cross Instituted in 1946 for awarded to military and civilian members of the Free French Forces who had volunteered and served before 3 June 1943, including - but not restricted to - the Legionnaires of General Monclair, the Colonials of General Leclerc serving in Libya and those of the 1st Free French Brigade of General Koenig which latter served with great distinction at \'Bir Hakeim\' Condition: EF

France: French Commemorative Medal (M?daille Comm?morative Fran?aise). With 1 x clasp 'Albanie'

France: French Commemorative Medal (M?daille Comm?morative Fran?aise). With 1 x clasp 'Georgie' Established by decree in 1995, the French Commemorative Medal was made retrospective to include military operations since 1991 The clasp represents service in the Republic of Georgia, in support of United Nations missions The clasp was instituted by decree of 11 January 2011, for award to French personnel deployed on operations in Georgia since 2012 The number of days set for the qualifying criteria for the medal and clasp may vary for each particular clasp. The medal and clasp is however an automatic award in respect of personnel cited for bravery & distinguished service, those killed on operations, or disabled from the services due to injuries received during operations. The medal is not awarded for operations which qualify personnel for the Overseas Medal (M?daille d'Outre-Mer) The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: French Commemorative Medal (M?daille Comm?morative Fran?aise). With 1 x clasp 'Guinee'

France: French Commemorative Medal (M?daille Comm?morative Fran?aise). With 2 x clasps 'Afghanistan' & 'Legion Etrangere' with a red enamelled 'Wound Star' Established by decree in 1995, the French Commemorative Medal was made retrospective to include military operations since 1991. This medal here representing a Legionnaire of the Foreign Legion, who was wounded on active service in Afghanistan Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia being originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Latterly the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star only on the repective campaign medal riband. Later still ,white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, preferred to wear the unofficial 'Wound' medals. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the orginal 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 The original ribbon fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', mounted as-worn in the French style Condition: About EF

France: French Commemorative Medal (M?daille Comm?morative Fran?aise). With 2 x clasps 'Ex-Yougoslavie' & 'Asie Du Sud-Est' Established by decree in 1995, the French Commemorative Medal was made retrospective to include military operations since 1991 The clasps represent service during 2 x different specified operations in the Balkans (former Yugoslavia) and in South East Asia (Countries affected bu the Great Indian Ocean Earthquake & Tsunami of 2004) - 'Ex-Yugoslavie': The clasp was instituted by decree of 21 December 1995, in respect of service in the former territories of 'Yugoslavia' since 1991 - 'Asie Du Sud-Est': The clasp was instituted by decree of 7 June 2005, and awarded to French personnel deployed in the Indian Ocean region, in relief of the Great Indian Ocean Earthquake & Tsunami of 2004. The French military operation was chiefly - but not exclusively - 'Naval', and rewarded personnel deployed in theatre for 15 days service from 27 December 2004. Named 'Operation Beryx', the humanitarian mission notably included the French Navy vessels; 'Dupleix', 'Georges Leygues' & 'Jeanne d'Arc' The number of days set for the qualifying criteria for the medal and clasp may vary for each particular clasp. The medal and clasp is however an automatic award in respect of personnel cited for bravery & distinguished service, those killed on operations, or disabled from the services due to injuries received during operations. The medal is not awarded for operations which qualify personnel for the Overseas Medal (M?daille d'Outre-Mer) Condition: EF

France: French Commemorative Medal (M?daille Comm?morative Fran?aise). With 2 x clasps 'Haiti' & 'Ex-Yugoslavie' Established by decree in 1995, the French Commemorative Medal was made retrospective to include military operations since 1991 The clasps represent service during 2 x different specified operations in the Caribbean (Haiti) and the Balkans (Ex-Yugoslavie); - 'Haiti': The clasp was instituted by decree of 11 February 1997, and awarded to French personnel deployed in 'Haiti' variously between 1993- - 'Ex-Yugoslavie': The clasp was instituted by decree of 21 December 1995, in respect of service in the former territories of 'Yugoslavia' since 1991 The number of days set for the qualifying criteria for the medal and clasp may vary for each particular clasp. The medal and clasp is however an automatic award in respect of personnel cited for bravery & distinguished service, those killed on operations, or disabled from the services due to injuries received during operations. The medal is not awarded for operations which qualify personnel for the Overseas Medal (M?daille d'Outre-Mer) Condition: EF

France: French Commemorative Medal (M?daille Comm?morative Fran?aise). With 2 x clasps 'Libye' & 'Jordanie' Established by decree in 1995, the French Commemorative Medal was made retrospective to include military operations since 1991 The clasps represent service during 2 x different specified operations in the North Africa (Libye) and in the Middle East (Jordan); - 'Libye': The clasp was instituted by decree of 13 October 2011, for award to French personnel deployed on operations against Libya, since 2011 - 'Jordanie': The clasp was instituted by decree of 19 March 2013, in respect of service in Jordan since 2012 The number of days set for the qualifying criteria for the medal and clasp may vary for each particular clasp. The medal and clasp is however an automatic award in respect of personnel cited for bravery & distinguished service, those killed on operations, or disabled from the services due to injuries received during operations. The medal is not awarded for operations which qualify personnel for the Overseas Medal (M?daille d'Outre-Mer) The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: French Commemorative Medal (M?daille Comm?morative Fran?aise). With 2 x clasps 'Timor Oriental' & 'Asie Du Sud-Est' Established by decree in 1995, the French Commemorative Medal was made retrospective to include military operations since 1991 The clasps represent service during 2 x different specified operations in South East Asia, specifically; - East-Timor: The clasp was instituted by decree of 31 March 2002, and awarded to French personnel deployed for 30 days service in East Timor variously between 16 September 1999 to 14 January 2001 - 'Asie Du Sud-Est': The clasp was instituted by decree of 7 June 2005, and awarded to French personnel deployed in the Indian Ocean region, in relief of the Great Indian Ocean Earthquake & Tsunami of 2004. The French military operation was chiefly - but not exclusively - 'Naval', and rewarded personnel deployed in theatre for 15 days service from 27 December 2004. Named 'Operation Beryx', the humanitarian mission notably included the French Navy vessels; 'Dupleix', 'Georges Leygues' & 'Jeanne d'Arc' Condition: EF

France: French Commemorative Medal (M?daille Comm?morative Fran?aise). With 3 x clasps 'Asie Du Sud-Est' 'Afghanistan' & 'Libye' Established by decree in 1995, the French Commemorative Medal was made retrospective to include military operations since 1991 The clasps represent service during 3 x different specified operations in South East Asia, South Asia (Afghanistan) & North Africa (Libya); - 'Asie Du Sud-Est': The clasp was instituted by decree of 7 June 2005, and awarded to French personnel deployed in the Indian Ocean region, in relief of the Great Indian Ocean Earthquake & Tsunami of 2004. The French military operation was chiefly - but not exclusively - 'Naval', and rewarded personnel deployed in theatre for 15 days service from 27 December 2004. Named 'Operation Beryx', the humanitarian mission notably included the French Navy vessels; 'Dupleix', 'Georges Leygues' & 'Jeanne d'Arc' - 'Afghanistan': The clasp was instituted by decree of 18 July 2002, in respect of service in Afghanistan since 2001 - the clasp is still open for award to qualifying French personnel serving in Afghanistan in 2017 - 'Libye': The clasp was instituted by decree of 13 October 2011, for award to French personnel deployed on operations against Libya, since 2011 The number of days set for the qualifying criteria for the medal and clasp may vary for each particular clasp. The medal and clasp is however an automatic award in respect of personnel cited for bravery & distinguished service, those killed on operations, or disabled from the services due to injuries received during operations. The medal is not awarded for operations which qualify personnel for the Overseas Medal (M?daille d'Outre-Mer) Condition: EF

France: French Commemorative Medal (Medaille Commemorative Francaise). With 1 x clasp \'Ex-Yougoslavie\' The medal is an ordnance issue with official Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' log mark on lower obverse field of medal Established by decree in 1995, the French Commemorative Medal was made retrospective to include military operations since 1991 - \'Ex-Yugoslavie\': The clasp was instituted by decree of 21 December 1995, in respect of service in the former territories of \'Yugoslavia\' since 1991 The number of days set for the qualifying criteria for the medal and clasp may vary for each particular clasp. The medal and clasp is however an automatic award in respect of personnel cited for bravery & distinguished service, those killed on operations, or disabled from the services due to injuries received during operations. The medal is not awarded for operations which qualify personnel for the Overseas Medal (Medaille d\'Outre-Mer) Condition: EF

France: French Commemorative Medal (Medaille Commemorative Francaise). With 1 x clasp \'Timor-Oriental\' Established by decree in 1995, the French Commemorative Medal was made retrospective to include military operations since 1991 The clasp represents service in East Timor, in support of United Nations and INTERFET The clasp was instituted by decree of 31 March 2000, for award to French personnel deployed on operations in East Timor between 1999-2000 The number of days set for the qualifying criteria for the medal and clasp may vary for each particular clasp. The medal and clasp is however an automatic award in respect of personnel cited for bravery & distinguished service, those killed on operations, or disabled from the services due to injuries received during operations. The medal is not awarded for operations which qualify personnel for the Overseas Medal (M?daille d'Outre-Mer) The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: Full-size medal clasp 'Coree'. with back-strap fitting for sliding onto medal riband A medal clasp for veterans of the Korean War 1950-1953 Condition: EF

France: Full-size medal clasp 'Coree'. with back-strap fitting for sliding onto medal riband A medal clasp for veterans of the Korean War 1950-1953 Condition: EF

France: Full-size medal clasp 'Coree'. with back-strap fitting for sliding onto medal riband A medal clasp for veterans of the Korean War 1950-1953 Condition: EF

France: Full-size medal clasp 'Dien Bien Phu'. With back-strap fitting for sliding onto medal riband Commemorating the Battle of Dien Phu, that was fought in French Indochina (now Vietnam) between 13 March - 7 May 1954 The bloodiest & most decisive battle of any of the Vietnam Wars Condition: EF

France: Full-size medal clasp 'Dien Bien Phu'. With back-strap fitting for sliding onto medal riband Commemorating the Battle of Dien Phu, that was fought in French Indochina (now Vietnam) between 13 March - 7 May 1954 The bloodiest & most decisive battle of any of the Vietnam Wars Condition: EF

France: Full-size medal clasp 'Reserve Citoyenne' Reverse of clasp with back-strap for sliding onto medal riband Condition: EF

France: Full-size medal clasp \'75 Eme Anniversaire Du Debarquement\' Reverse of clasp with back-strap for sliding onto medal riband Condition: EF

France: Full-size medal clasp \'75 Eme Anniversaire Du Debarquement\' Reverse of clasp with back-strap for sliding onto medal riband Condition: EF

France: Full-size medal clasp \'Coree\'. with back-strap fitting for sliding onto medal riband A medal clasp for veterans of the Korean War 1950-1953 Condition: EF

France: Full-size medal clasp \'Cyber\' Reverse of clasp with back-strap for sliding onto medal riband Condition: EF

France: Full-size medal clasp \'Cyber\' Reverse of clasp with back-strap for sliding onto medal riband Condition: EF

France: Full-size medal clasp \'Dien Bien Phu\'. With back-strap fitting for sliding onto medal riband Commemorating the Battle of Dien Phu, that was fought in French Indochina (now Vietnam) between 13 March - 7 May 1954 The bloodiest & most decisive battle of any of the Vietnam Wars Condition: EF

France: Full-size medal clasp \'Dien Bien Phu\'. With back-strap fitting for sliding onto medal riband Commemorating the Battle of Dien Phu, that was fought in French Indochina (now Vietnam) between 13 March - 7 May 1954 The bloodiest & most decisive battle of any of the Vietnam Wars Condition: EF

France: Full-size medal clasp \'Dien Bien Phu\'. With back-strap fitting for sliding onto medal riband Commemorating the Battle of Dien Phu, that was fought in French Indochina (now Vietnam) between 13 March - 7 May 1954 The bloodiest & most decisive battle of any of the Vietnam Wars Condition: EF

France: Full-size medal clasp \'Dien Bien Phu\'. With back-strap fitting for sliding onto medal riband Commemorating the Battle of Dien Phu, that was fought in French Indochina (now Vietnam) between 13 March - 7 May 1954 The bloodiest & most decisive battle of any of the Vietnam Wars Condition: EF

France: Full-size medal clasp \'Dien Bien Phu\'. With back-strap fitting for sliding onto medal riband Commemorating the Battle of Dien Phu, that was fought in French Indochina (now Vietnam) between 13 March - 7 May 1954 The bloodiest & most decisive battle of any of the Vietnam Wars Condition: EF

France: Full-size medal clasp \'Dien Bien Phu\'. With back-strap fitting for sliding onto medal riband Commemorating the Battle of Dien Phu, that was fought in French Indochina (now Vietnam) between 13 March - 7 May 1954 The bloodiest & most decisive battle of any of the Vietnam Wars Condition: EF

France: Full-size medal clasp \'Dien Bien Phu\'. With back-strap fitting for sliding onto medal riband Commemorating the Battle of Dien Phu, that was fought in French Indochina (now Vietnam) between 13 March - 7 May 1954 The bloodiest & most decisive battle of any of the Vietnam Wars Condition: EF

France: Full-size medal clasp \'Dien Bien Phu\'. With back-strap fitting for sliding onto medal riband Commemorating the Battle of Dien Phu, that was fought in French Indochina (now Vietnam) between 13 March - 7 May 1954 The bloodiest & most decisive battle of any of the Vietnam Wars Condition: EF

France: Full-size medal clasp \'Engagement Des Forces De Securite Interieure 2018-2019\' Reverse of clasp with back-strap for sliding onto medal riband Condition: EF

France: Full-size medal clasp \'G7 Biarritz\' Reverse of clasp with back-strap for sliding onto medal riband Condition: EF

France: Full-size medal clasp \'Garde Nationale\' Reverse of clasp with back-strap for sliding onto medal riband Condition: EF

France: Full-size medal clasp \'Garde Nationale\' Reverse of clasp with back-strap for sliding onto medal riband Condition: EF

France: Full-size medal clasp \'Maroc\'. With back-strap fitting for sliding onto medal riband Condition: EF...

France: Full-size medal clasp \'Notre-Dame De Paris\' Reverse of clasp with back-strap for sliding onto medal riband Condition: EF

France: Full-size medal clasp \'Partenaire De La Garde Nationale\' Reverse of clasp with back-strap for sliding onto medal riband Condition: EF

France: Full-size Silk rosette for riband of 'Officier' (4th Class) Legion D'Honneur The silk rosette is of ordnance 30mm dimension Condition: GVF

France: Full-size \'Wound\' emblem The gilt and enamel five pointed wound insignia with two prongs on reverse The red enamelled wound star was worn by French veterans to denote having been 'Wounded-in-Action' - a formal official 'Wound Medal' was only introduced by France in 2016. Prior to 2016, serving personnel who had been wounded were identified by the customary - and 'official' approved - wearing of 'Red enamelled' wound stars on the ribands of the respective campaign medals A good contemporary item of insignia from circa 1940's Condition: EF

France: Full-size \'Wound\' emblem The gilt and enamel five pointed wound insignia with two prongs on reverse The red enamelled wound star was worn by French veterans to denote having been 'Wounded-in-Action' - a formal official 'Wound Medal' was only introduced by France in 2016. Prior to 2016, serving personnel who had been wounded were identified by the customary - and 'official' approved - wearing of 'Red enamelled' wound stars on the ribands of the respective campaign medals A good contemporary item of insignia from circa 1940's Condition: EF

France: Full-size \'Wound\' emblem The gilt and enamel five pointed wound insignia with two prongs on reverse The red enamelled wound star was worn by French veterans to denote having been 'Wounded-in-Action' - a formal official 'Wound Medal' was only introduced by France in 2016. Prior to 2016, serving personnel who had been wounded were identified by the customary - and 'official' approved - wearing of 'Red enamelled' wound stars on the ribands of the respective campaign medals A good contemporary item of insignia from circa 1940's Condition: EF

France: Full-size \'Wound\' emblem The gilt and enamel five pointed wound insignia with two prongs on reverse The red enamelled wound star was worn by French veterans to denote having been \'Wounded-in-Action\' - a formal official \'Wound Medal\' was only introduced by France in 2016. Prior to 2016, serving personnel who had been wounded were identified by the customary - and \'official\' approved - wearing of \'Red enamelled\' wound stars on the ribands of the respective campaign medals A good contemporary item of insignia from circa 1940\'s Condition: EF

France: Full-size \'Wound\' emblem The gilt and enamel five pointed wound insignia with two prongs on reverse The red enamelled wound star was worn by French veterans to denote having been \'Wounded-in-Action\' - a formal official \'Wound Medal\' was only introduced by France in 2016. Prior to 2016, serving personnel who had been wounded were identified by the customary - and \'official\' approved - wearing of \'Red enamelled\' wound stars on the ribands of the respective campaign medals A good contemporary item of insignia from circa 1940\'s Condition: EF

France: Full-size \'Wound\' emblem The gilt and enamel five pointed wound insignia with two prongs on reverse The red enamelled wound star was worn by French veterans to denote having been \'Wounded-in-Action\' - a formal official \'Wound Medal\' was only introduced by France in 2016. Prior to 2016, serving personnel who had been wounded were identified by the customary - and \'official\' approved - wearing of \'Red enamelled\' wound stars on the ribands of the respective campaign medals A good contemporary item of insignia from circa 1940\'s Condition: EF

France: Full-size \'Wound\' emblem The gilt and enamel five pointed wound insignia with two prongs on reverse The red enamelled wound star was worn by French veterans to denote having been \'Wounded-in-Action\' - a formal official \'Wound Medal\' was only introduced by France in 2016. Prior to 2016, serving personnel who had been wounded were identified by the customary - and \'official\' approved - wearing of \'Red enamelled\' wound stars on the ribands of the respective campaign medals A good contemporary item of insignia from circa 1940\'s Condition: EF

France: Full-size \'Wound\' emblem The gilt and enamel five pointed wound insignia with two prongs on reverse The red enamelled wound star was worn by French veterans to denote having been \'Wounded-in-Action\' - a formal official \'Wound Medal\' was only introduced by France in 2016. Prior to 2016, serving personnel who had been wounded were identified by the customary - and \'official\' approved - wearing of \'Red enamelled\' wound stars on the ribands of the respective campaign medals A good contemporary item of insignia from circa 1940\'s Condition: EF

France: Full-size \'Wound\' emblem The gilt and enamel five pointed wound insignia with two prongs on reverse The red enamelled wound star was worn by French veterans to denote having been \'Wounded-in-Action\' - a formal official \'Wound Medal\' was only introduced by France in 2016. Prior to 2016, serving personnel who had been wounded were identified by the customary - and \'official\' approved - wearing of \'Red enamelled\' wound stars on the ribands of the respective campaign medals A good contemporary item of insignia from circa 1940\'s Condition: EF

France: Full-size \'Wound\' emblem The gilt and enamel five pointed wound insignia with two prongs on reverse The red enamelled wound star was worn by French veterans to denote having been \'Wounded-in-Action\' - a formal official \'Wound Medal\' was only introduced by France in 2016. Prior to 2016, serving personnel who had been wounded were identified by the customary - and \'official\' approved - wearing of \'Red enamelled\' wound stars on the ribands of the respective campaign medals A good contemporary item of insignia from circa 1940\'s Condition: EF

France: Full-size \'Wound\' emblem The gilt and enamel five pointed wound insignia with two prongs on reverse The red enamelled wound star was worn by French veterans to denote having been \'Wounded-in-Action\' - a formal official \'Wound Medal\' was only introduced by France in 2016. Prior to 2016, serving personnel who had been wounded were identified by the customary - and \'official\' approved - wearing of \'Red enamelled\' wound stars on the ribands of the respective campaign medals A good contemporary item of insignia from circa 1940\'s Condition: EF

France: Full-size \'Wound\' emblem The gilt and enamel five pointed wound insignia with two prongs on reverse The red enamelled wound star was worn by French veterans to denote having been \'Wounded-in-Action\' - a formal official \'Wound Medal\' was only introduced by France in 2016. Prior to 2016, serving personnel who had been wounded were identified by the customary - and \'official\' approved - wearing of \'Red enamelled\' wound stars on the ribands of the respective campaign medals A good contemporary item of insignia from circa 1940\'s Condition: EF

France: Full-size \'Wound\' emblem The gilt and enamel five pointed wound insignia with two prongs on reverse The red enamelled wound star was worn by French veterans to denote having been \'Wounded-in-Action\' - a formal official \'Wound Medal\' was only introduced by France in 2016. Prior to 2016, serving personnel who had been wounded were identified by the customary - and \'official\' approved - wearing of \'Red enamelled\' wound stars on the ribands of the respective campaign medals A good contemporary item of insignia from circa 1940\'s Condition: EF

France: Full-size \'Wound\' emblem The gilt and enamel five pointed wound insignia with two prongs on reverse The red enamelled wound star was worn by French veterans to denote having been \'Wounded-in-Action\' - a formal official \'Wound Medal\' was only introduced by France in 2016. Prior to 2016, serving personnel who had been wounded were identified by the customary - and \'official\' approved - wearing of \'Red enamelled\' wound stars on the ribands of the respective campaign medals A good contemporary item of insignia from circa 1940\'s Condition: EF

France: Full-size \'Wound\' emblem The gilt and enamel five pointed wound insignia with two prongs on reverse The red enamelled wound star was worn by French veterans to denote having been \'Wounded-in-Action\' - a formal official \'Wound Medal\' was only introduced by France in 2016. Prior to 2016, serving personnel who had been wounded were identified by the customary - and \'official\' approved - wearing of \'Red enamelled\' wound stars on the ribands of the respective campaign medals A good contemporary item of insignia from circa 1940\'s Condition: EF

France: Full-size \'Wound\' emblem The gilt and enamel five pointed wound insignia with two prongs on reverse The red enamelled wound star was worn by French veterans to denote having been \'Wounded-in-Action\' - a formal official \'Wound Medal\' was only introduced by France in 2016. Prior to 2016, serving personnel who had been wounded were identified by the customary - and \'official\' approved - wearing of \'Red enamelled\' wound stars on the ribands of the respective campaign medals A good contemporary item of insignia from circa 1940\'s Condition: EF

France: Geneva Cross 1870-71 (Croix de la Societe Francaise de Secours aux Blesses Militaires en bronze 1870-71) Awarded by the French Red Cross to qualifying personnel that served during the Franco-Prussian War of 1860-61 The medal fitted with a good length of embroidered silk riband with corded edges Condition: GVF

France: Geneva Cross 1870-71 (Croix de la Societe Francaise de Secours aux Blesses Militaires en bronze 1870-71). Uni-face single sided issue 1st type Awarded by the French Red Cross to qualifying personnel that served during the Franco-Prussian War of 1860-61 The medal fitted with a good length of embroidered silk riband with corded edges Condition: GVF

France: Geneva Cross 1870-71 (Croix de la Societe Francaise de Secours aux Blesses Militaires en bronze 1870-71).Bi-face issue This example is a bi-face, two sided issue with legends on both obverse and reverse Awarded by the French Red Cross to qualifying personnel that served during the Franco-Prussian War of 1860-61 The medal fitted with a good length of stitched embroidered silk riband with corded edges Condition: GVF

France: Grand Cross (Grand Officer) of the Legion of Honour (Legion D'Honneur). III Republic silver breast plate issued in era 1871-1951 A magnificent example, by the official manufacureres of the Legion of Honour, 'Arthus Bertrand & Cie' of Paris, FRANCE Complete with original vertical broad hinged pin and clasp fittings to reverse of badge - the pin bearing both the official makers marks, and a silver French assay silver test mark or 'Poincon' The makers mark is a tiny diamond shaped stamp positioned about 34-35mm from the point of the pin within which are the makers name 'AB& Cie?. About 17-18mm from the top hinge fitting is a silver test assay mark or poincon. Both makers mark and silver assay mark are the only marks on the reverse of the insignia, both being located on the vertical silver pin There is a further French silver assay test mark or 'Poincon' on the outside curve of the pin clasp The dark toning and quality of the badge - with offficial makers marks - suggest this example as being an item from the period of the Great War Condition: Dark toned. EF

France: Great War / 1920's era, framed / glazed veterans gouping of 3 x Orders and Decorations The frame containing below items; - Legion of Honour. 5th Class 'Chevalier' breast badge. 3rd Republic '1870' obverse date - Cross of War with Bronze Palm 1918 (Croix De Guerre avec Palme 1918) - Cross of War for Overseas Theatres of Operations, with Star (Croix De Guerre T.O.E.) The emblems on the ribands denote; - Bronze Palm: 1 x Citation at Army level - Bronze Star: 1 x Citation at Regimet or Brigade level Condition: Mostly GVF

France: Indo-China Campaign Medal 1945-1953 (M?daille comm?morative de la campagne d'Indochine 1945-1953 ). With 2 x clasps 'Dien Bien Phu' & 'Legion Etrangere' & 2 x 'Wound Stars' on riband Issued to commemorate the French colonial wars in Vietnam in the period 1945-1953 - including the heroic, if ill-fated, defence of Dien Bien Phu - the latter battle immortalized by the staunch defence put up by the French garrison comprised of Foreign Legion, Paras and Colonial Forces, and being the defeat that effectively brought to an end the history of French colonisation in Indo-China Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, did as they pleased many opting to wear the unofficial medals, while others wore the 'Wound Stars' on the ribands of the respective campaign medals for the campaigns in which they had been wounded. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the original 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 A desirable campaign medal to a 'Twice Wounded' veteran of the Foreign Legion who fought at Dien Bien Phu The medal riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as-worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Indo-China Campaign Medal 1945-1953 (M?daille comm?morative de la campagne d'Indochine 1945-1953) Issued to commemorate the French colonial wars in Vietnam in the period 1945-1953 - including the heroic, if ill-fated, defence of Dien Bien Phu - the latter battle immortalized by the staunch defence put up by the French garrison comprised of Foreign Legion, Paras and Colonial Forces, and being the defeat that effectively brought to an end the history of French colonization in Indo-China Condition: EF

France: Indo-China Campaign Medal 1945-1953 (M?daille comm?morative de la campagne d'Indochine 1945-1953). A locally cast 'Country Manufactured' variant in white metal Issued to commemorate the French colonial war in Vietnam in the period 1945-1954 - including the heroic, if ill-fated, defence of Dien Bien Phu - the latter battle immortalized by the staunch defence of a French polyglot garrison comprised of Foreign Legion, Paras and Colonial Forces, and the defeat at which effectively brought to an end the history of French colonization in Indo-China Condition: GVF

France: Indo-China Campaign Medal 1945-1953 (M?daille comm?morative de la campagne d'Indochine 1945-1953). Bronze issue Issued to commemorate the French colonial wars in Vietnam in the period 1945-1953 - including the heroic, if ill-fated, defence of Dien Bien Phu - the latter battle immortalized by the staunch defence put up by the French garrison comprised of Foreign Legion, Paras and Colonial Forces, and being the defeat that effectively brought to an end the history of French colonization in Indo-China Condition: GVF

France: Indo-China Campaign Medal 1945-1953 (M?daille comm?morative de la campagne d'Indochine 1945-1953). Gilt issue Issued to commemorate the French colonial wars in Vietnam in the period 1945-1953 - including the heroic, if ill-fated, defence of Dien Bien Phu - the latter battle immortalized by the staunch defence put up by the French garrison comprised of Foreign Legion, Paras and Colonial Forces, and being the defeat that effectively brought to an end the history of French colonization in Indo-China Condition: GVF

France: Indo-China Campaign Medal 1945-1953 (M?daille comm?morative de la campagne d\'Indochine 1945-1953) Issued to commemorate the French colonial wars in Vietnam in the period 1945-1953 - including the heroic, if ill-fated, defence of Dien Bien Phu - the latter battle immortalized by the staunch defence put up by the French garrison comprised of Foreign Legion, Paras and Colonial Forces, and being the defeat that effectively brought to an end the history of French colonisation in Indo-China Condition: EF

France: Indo-China Campaign Medal 1945-1953 with clasp 'Indochine' (M?daille comm?morative de la campagne d'Indochine 1945-1953 & agrafe 'Indochine') Issued to commemorate the French colonial wars in Vietnam in the period 1945-1953 - including the heroic, if ill-fated, defence of Dien Bien Phu - the latter battle immortalized by the staunch defence put up by the French garrison comprised of Foreign Legion, Paras and Colonial Forces, and being the defeat that effectively brought to an end the history of French colonisation in Indo-China Condition: GVF

France: Indo-China Campaign Medal 1945-1953 with clasp 'Indochine' and insignia of the 'Wounded', a red enamelled star (M?daille comm?morative de la campagne d'Indochine 1945-1953 agrafe 'Indochine' / 'Etoile Blesses') Issued to commemorate the French colonial wars in Vietnam in the period 1945-1953 - including the heroic, if ill-fated, defence of Dien Bien Phu. The French defence of DBP was immortalized by the staunch defence put up by the French garrison comprised of Foreign Legion, Paras and Colonial Forces, and was the defeat that effectively brought to an end the history of French colonisation in Indo-China. DBP was bloodiest battle fought by any West European nation since 1945 Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia being originally only a riband only with a red enamelled star. Latterly the authorized protocol was to wear the red enamelled star on the repective campaign medal riband to denote wounds. Later still white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, preferred to wear the unofficial 'Wound' medals. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the orginal 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 Condition: GVF

France: Indo-China Campaign Medal 1945-1953 with clasp 'Legion Etrangere', a red enamelled 'Wound Star' and miniature 2 REP 'Winged Dagger insignia (M?daille comm?morative de la campagne d'Indochine 1945-1953 agrafe 'Indochine' / 'Etoile Blesses' au Para) Issued to commemorate the French colonial wars in Vietnam in the period 1945-1953 - including the heroic, if ill-fated, defence of Dien Bien Phu. The French defence of DBP was immortalized by the staunch defence put up by the French garrison comprised of Foreign Legion, Paras and Colonial Forces, and was the defeat that effectively brought to an end the history of French colonisation in Indo-China. DBP was bloodiest battle fought by any West European nation since 1945 Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia being originally only a riband only with a red enamelled star. Latterly the authorized protocol was to wear the red enamelled star on the repective campaign medal riband to denote wounds. Later still white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, preferred to wear the unofficial 'Wound' medals. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the orginal 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 A very impressive item of Legion Etrangere 'Para' interest Condition: GVF

France: Indo-China Campaign Medal 1945-1953 with clasps 'Indochine' 'Dien Bien Phu' 'Red Star - Wounds Clasp' (M?daille comm?morative de la campagne d'Indochine 1945-1953 & 3 x agrafes 'Indochine' 'Dien Bien Phu' 'Insigne de Blesses') Issued to commemorate the French colonial wars in Vietnam in the period 1945-1953 - including the heroic, if ill-fated, defence of Dien Bien Phu - the latter battle immortalized by the staunch defence put up by the French garrison comprised of Foreign Legion, Paras and Colonial Forces, and being the defeat that effectively brought to an end the history of French colonisation in Indo-China A superb campaign medal example for the French Indochina War Condition: VF

France: Indo-China Campaign Medal 1945-1953 with; clasp 'Legion Etrangere' (Foreign Legion) & red enamelled 'Wound' insignia emblem (M?daille comm?morative de la campagne d'Indochine 1945-1953 agrafe 'Legion Etrangere' / 'Etoile Blesses') Issued to commemorate the French colonial wars in Vietnam in the period 1945-1953 - including the heroic, if ill-fated, defence of Dien Bien Phu. The French defence of DBP was immortalised by the staunch defence put up by the French garrison comprised of Foreign Legion, Paras and Colonial Forces, and was the defeat that effectively brought to an end the history of French colonisation in Indo-China. DBP was bloodiest battle fought by any West European nation since 1945 The Indochina War was the Legion's longest and bloodiest war. No fewer than 72,833 'All-Ranks' of the Legion served in Indochina during the eight-year war. The Legion suffered the estimated loss of 10,283 of its own men in combat; 309 officers, 1082 sous-officiers and 9092 legionnaires Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia being originally only a riband only with a red enamelled star. Latterly the authorized protocol was to wear the red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband to denote wounds. Later still white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, preferred to wear the unofficial 'Wound' medals. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the orginal 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 Condition: EF

France: Indo-China Campaign Medal 1945-1954 with 2 x clasps 'Indochine' & 'Legion Etrangere', and a red enamelled 'Wound Star' (M?daille comm?morative de la campagne d'Indochine 1945-1954) Issued to commemorate the French colonial wars in Vietnam in the period 1945-1953 - including the heroic, if ill-fated, defence of Dien Bien Phu. The French defence of DBP was immortalized by the staunch defence put up by the French garrison comprised of Foreign Legion, Paras and Colonial Forces, and was the defeat that effectively brought to an end the history of French colonisation in Indo-China. DBP was bloodiest battle fought by any West European nation since 1945 Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia being originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Latterly the authorized protocol was to wear the red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband to denote wounds. Later still white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, preferred to wear the unofficial 'Wound' medals. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the orginal 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 Condition: About EF

France: Indochina (Vietnam) Campaign Medal 1945-1954 (M?daille Comm?morative de la Campagne d'Indochine 1945-1954) Condition: GVF

France: Indochina Campaign Medal Campaign medal for the French Colonial 'Vietnam War' 1945-1954 This a locally 'country' made variant with clasp 'Indochine' on riband Condition: GVF

France: Indochina Campaign Medal 1945-1953 (M?daille comm?morative de la campagne d'Indochine 1945-1953 ). With clasp 'Dien Bien Phu' Issued to commemorate the French colonial war in Vietnam in the period 1945-1953 - including the heroic, if ill-fated, defence of Dien Bien Phu - the latter battle immortalised by the staunch defence put up by the French garrison comprised of Foreign Legion, Paras and Colonial Forces, and being the defeat that effectively brought to an end the history of French colonisation in Indo-China Estimated French and Colonial Losses at Dien Bien Phu, 1954 were; - 2,293 Killed - 6,650 Wounded -11,721 Captured (including 4436 wounded) Vietminh losses vary, between 13,903 (killed, wounded and missing) reported, against French estimates of 23,000 enemy losses A most desirable medal for the most important battle of the post-1945 Indochina Wars Condition: GVF

France: Indochina Campaign Medal 1945-1953 (M?daille comm?morative de la campagne d'Indochine 1945-1953 ). With clasp 'Dien Bien Phu' & 'Insigne de Blesses' (Wound Clasp) Issued to commemorate the French colonial wars in Vietnam in the period 1945-1953 - including the heroic, if ill-fated, defence of Dien Bien Phu - the latter battle immortalised by the staunch defence put up by the French garrison comprised of Foreign Legion, Paras and Colonial Forces, and being the defeat that effectively brought to an end the history of French colonisation in Indo-China Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still, post 1945, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres - of the type fitted on this medal - were authorised for officil wear on campaign medal ribands. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who had left the services, did as they pleased, many opting to wear the unofficial medals, while others wore the 'Wound Stars' on the ribands of the respective campaign medals for the campaigns in which they had been wounded. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the orginal 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 The medal riband stitched and suspended from a traditional French mounting rod or 'Boule' A most desirable medal, including a seldom seen official 'Wound Clasp' Condition: GVF

France: Indochina Campaign Medal 1945-1953 (M?daille comm?morative de la campagne d'Indochine 1945-53 ). The riband veteran embellished with 2 x reduced size insignia comprising 'Para Brevet' (French Parachutist Brevet) & 'French Para / 2 REP regiment Issued to commemorate the French colonial wars in Vietnam in the period 1945-1953 - including the heroic, if ill-fated, defence of Dien Bien Phu - the latter battle immortalized by the staunch defence put up by the French garrison comprised of Foreign Legion Paras and Colonial Forces, and being the defeat that effectively brought to an end the history of French colonisation in Indo-China An impressive veteran adorned campaign medal for the 'French' Vietnam War The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the traditional French style Condition: About EF

France: Indochina Campaign Medal 1945-1953 (M?daille comm?morative de la campagne d'Indochine 1945-53 ). With clasp 'Dien Bien Phu' & 2 x reduced size insignia on riband, 'Para Wings' (French Parachutist Brevet) & 'French Para / 2 REP regiment Issued to commemorate the French colonial wars in Vietnam in the period 1945-1953 - including the heroic, if ill-fated, defence of Dien Bien Phu - the latter battle immortalized by the staunch defence put up by the French garrison comprised of Foreign Legion, Paras and Colonial Forces, and being the defeat that effectively brought to an end the history of French colonisation in Indo-China A scarce medal and insignia combination Condition: GVF

France: Indochina Campaign Medal 1945-1953 (M?daille comm?morative de la campagne d'Indochine 1945-53 ). With clasp 'Dien Bien Phu' & red enamelled 'Wound' emblem Issued to commemorate the French colonial wars in Vietnam in the period 1945-1953 - including the heroic, if ill-fated, defence of Dien Bien Phu - the latter battle immortalized by the staunch defence put up by the French garrison comprised of Foreign Legion, Paras and Colonial Forces, and being the defeat that effectively brought to an end the history of French colonisation in Indo-China As testimony to the carnage at Dien Bien Phu, the below following are the estimated casualties incurred (The Viet-Minh killed & wounded figures are based on French estimates) - France & French Colonial Forces: 2,293 Killed & 4,436 Wounded - France & French Colonial Forces: 1,729 Missing - France & French Colonial Forces: 11,721 Captured (inc 4,436 Wounded) - Viet-Minh: 8,000 Killed & 15,000 Wounded - Viet-Minh: 792 x Missing Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, did as they pleased many opting to wear the unofficial medals, while others wore the 'Wound Stars' on the ribands of the respective campaign medals for the campaigns in which they had been wounded. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the original 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 A scarce & highly desirable battle clasp, the moreso to a French soldier who was 'Wounded-inAction' during the French Indochina War Condition: GVF

France: Indochina Campaign Medal 1945-1953 (M?daille comm?morative de la campagne d'Indochine 1945-54 ). With 'French Para / 2 REP' regimental insignia on riband Issued to commemorate the French colonial wars in Vietnam in the period 1945-1954 - including the heroic, if ill-fated, defence of Dien Bien Phu - the latter battle immortalized by the staunch defence put up by the French garrison comprised of Foreign Legion, Paras and Colonial Forces, and being the defeat that effectively brought to an end the history of French colonisation in Indo-China The 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment (French: 2e R?giment ?tranger de parachutistes, 2e REP) is the only airborne regiment of the French Foreign Legion The 2nd Foreign Parachute Battalion (2e B.E.P) was created on October 1, 1948, by execution of a ministerial prescription dating to March 27, 1948. The combat companies of the 2e B.E.P were constituted by the 4th Demi-Brigade of the Foreign Legion (4e D.B.L.E) in Morocco and the depot of the foreign regiments in Sidi-bel-Abb?s, were assigned by the 25th Airborne Division Element (French: 25e El?ment Divisionnaire A?roport?, EDAP/25). Comprising one command company and three combat companies type fusiliers-voltigeurs, the battalion made and cleared way to Oran on January 19, 1949, destined for Indochina.[13] Disembarked in Sa?gon on February 9, the battalion was directed to K?p (Cambodia) by land route. On November 1949, the battalion took base in Quan Th? The first combat engagements of the 2e B.E.P have for theatre of operations, Cambodia, Cochinchine and Annam. On October 1950, the 2e B.E.P was summoned to Tonkin. Reinforced by a heavy mortars company, the battalion engaged in all military operations in the Delta, in Tha? lands, M?kong and the plains of Jarres. The impressive series of combat engagements were earned at the battle of Nghĩa Lộ, colonial route N?6 (RC6), H?a B?nh and the defense of the camp by an airborne operation on Langson. Crowned of a magnificent epoque, the 2e B.E.P made and cleared way to Dien Bien Phu on April 9 and 10 of 1954 in the middle of the furnace. Following the counter-attack of supporting point "Huguet", led by a rare determination during the night of the 22 and 23 of April; the 2e B.E.P and the 1st Foreign Parachute Battalion (1er B.E.P) merged to form a single Foreign Marching Battalion. On May 7, the Foreign Marching Battalion was dissolved and the 2e B.E.P was recreated by members of the 3rd Foreign Parachute Battalion (3e B.E.P). On June 1, 1954, the 2e B.E.P left Asia on November 1, 1955. The colors of the battalion were decorated with 6 citations at the orders of the armed forces and the Fourrag?re of the colors of the Legion of Honor. The losses of the 2e B.E.P endured 1500 Legion Officers, Sous-Officiers and Legionnaires killed along with their "chef de corps", Legion Commandant Barth?l?my R?my Raffali leading and heading tradition. Returned to Algeria, the 2nd Foreign Parachute Battalion (2e B.E.P) became the 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment (2eR.E.P) on December 1, 1955 The insignia of the 2nd Foreign Parachute Battalion was created in 1949, in Cambodia. The battalion insignia represents an Eastern winged Dragon making reference to the original implementation in Asia. The three point triangular shape of the insignia represents the form of an open parachute; centered by the flag colors of the Legion; and is symbol of the perfection that is expected of the men that may serve this regiment. The battalion was commanded at the time by commandant Solnon (1948?1950) Condition: GVF

France: Indochina Campaign Medal 1945-1953 (M?daille Comm?morative de la campagne d\'Indochine 1945-1953) Issued to commemorate the French colonial wars in Vietnam in the period 1945-1953 - including the heroic, if ill-fated, defence of Dien Bien Phu - the latter battle immortalized by the staunch defence put up by the French garrison comprised of Foreign Legion, Paras and Colonial Forces, and being the defeat that effectively brought to an end the history of French colonisation in Indo-China The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Indochina Campaign Medal 1945-1953 (M?daille comm?morative de la campagne d\'Indochine 1945-53 ). With clasp \'Dien Bien Phu\', enamelled \'Wound\' emblem, insignia of the \'Far East Expeditionary Corps (CEFEO) & \'Parachutists\' Para Brevet insi The stitched ordnance riband fitted with 3 x emblems and 1 x clasp (see image) The enamelled insignia is the formation insignia of the The French Far East Expeditionary Corps (Corps Exp?ditionnaire Fran?ais en Extr?me-Orient, or, CEFEO) that was the colonial expeditionary force of the French Union Army that was initially formed in French Indochina during 1945 during the Pacific War. Post 1945, the troops of CEFEO fought the First Indochina War against the Viet Minh Issued to commemorate the French colonial wars in Vietnam in the period 1945-1953 - including the heroic, if ill-fated, defence of Dien Bien Phu - the latter battle immortalized by the staunch defence put up by the French garrison comprised of Foreign Legion, Paras and Colonial Forces, and being the defeat that effectively brought to an end the history of French colonisation in Indo-China As testimony to the carnage at Dien Bien Phu, the below following are the estimated casualties incurred (The Viet-Minh killed & wounded figures are based on French estimates) - France & French Colonial Forces: 2,293 Killed & 4,436 Wounded - France & French Colonial Forces: 1,729 Missing - France & French Colonial Forces: 11,721 Captured (inc 4,436 Wounded) - Viet-Minh: 8,000 Killed & 15,000 Wounded - Viet-Minh: 792 x Missing Wound Emblem: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, did as they pleased many opting to wear the unofficial medals, while others wore the 'Wound Stars' on the ribands of the respective campaign medals for the campaigns in which they had been wounded. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the original 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 A superb & highly desirable medal, the moreso to a French 'Para' veteran who was 'Wounded-in-Action' during the largest battle of the French Indochina War Condition: GVF

France: Indochina Campaign Medal 1945-1953 (M?daille comm?morative de la campagne d\'Indochine 1945-53 ). With clasp \'Dien Bien Phu\', red enamelled \'Wound\' emblem & \'Parachutists\' Para Brevet insignia The ordnance medal riband fitted with 2 x emblems and 1 x clasp The enamelled insignia is the formation insignia of the The French Far East Expeditionary Corps (Corps Exp?ditionnaire Fran?ais en Extr?me-Orient, or, CEFEO) that was the colonial expeditionary force of the French Union Army that was initially formed in French Indochina during 1945 during the Pacific War. Post 1945, the troops of CEFEO fought the First Indochina War against the Viet Minh Issued to commemorate the French colonial wars in Vietnam in the period 1945-1953 - including the heroic, if ill-fated, defence of Dien Bien Phu - the latter battle immortalized by the staunch defence put up by the French garrison comprised of Foreign Legion, Paras and Colonial Forces, and being the defeat that effectively brought to an end the history of French colonisation in Indo-China As testimony to the carnage at Dien Bien Phu, the below following are the estimated casualties incurred (The Viet-Minh killed & wounded figures are based on French estimates) - France & French Colonial Forces: 2,293 Killed & 4,436 Wounded - France & French Colonial Forces: 1,729 Missing - France & French Colonial Forces: 11,721 Captured (inc 4,436 Wounded) - Viet-Minh: 8,000 Killed & 15,000 Wounded - Viet-Minh: 792 x Missing Wound Emblem: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, did as they pleased many opting to wear the unofficial medals, while others wore the 'Wound Stars' on the ribands of the respective campaign medals for the campaigns in which they had been wounded. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the original 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 A superb & highly desirable medal, the more so to a French 'Para' veteran who was 'Wounded-in-Action' during the largest battle of the French Indochina War Condition: GVF

France: Indochina Campaign Medal 1945-1953 (M?daille comm?morative de la campagne d\'Indochine 1945-53 ). With clasps \'Legion Etrangere\' & \'Dien Bien Phu\', & 2 x red enamelled \'Wound\' emblems The ordnance medal riband fitted with 2 x emblems and 2 x clasps - Clasp 'Legion Etrangere' (Foreign Legion) - Clasp 'Dien Bien Phu' (for the largest post 1945 Colonial Battle) - 2 x Enamelled 'Wound' emblems insignia Issued to commemorate the French colonial wars in Vietnam in the period 1945-1953 - including the heroic, if ill-fated, defence of Dien Bien Phu - the latter battle immortalized by the staunch defence put up by the French garrison comprised of Foreign Legion, Paras and Colonial Forces, and being the defeat that effectively brought to an end the history of French colonisation in Indo-China As testimony to the carnage at Dien Bien Phu, the below following are the estimated casualties incurred (The Viet-Minh killed & wounded figures are based on French estimates) - France & French Colonial Forces: 2,293 Killed & 4,436 Wounded - France & French Colonial Forces: 1,729 Missing - France & French Colonial Forces: 11,721 Captured (inc 4,436 Wounded) - Viet-Minh: 8,000 Killed & 15,000 Wounded - Viet-Minh: 792 x Missing Wound Emblem: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, did as they pleased many opting to wear the unofficial medals, while others wore the 'Wound Stars' on the ribands of the respective campaign medals for the campaigns in which they had been wounded. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the original 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 A superb & highly desirable medal, the more so to a Foreign Legion veteran who was present at Dien-Bien-Phu and was twice 'Wounded-in-Action' during the largest battle of the French Indochina War Condition: GVF

France: Indochina Campaign Medal 1945-1954. With clasp \'Dien Bien Phu\', \'Wound\' emblem & enamel insignia of the \'Far East Expeditionary Corps (CEFEO) The ordnance issue silk riband fitted with 1 x clasp (see image), 1 x emblem & 1 x insignia The enamelled insignia is the formation insignia of the The French Far East Expeditionary Corps (Corps Expeditionnaire Francais en Extreme-Orient, or, CEFEO) that was the colonial expeditionary force of the French Union Army that was initially formed in French Indochina (Indochine) in 1945 during the Pacific War. Post 1945, the troops of CEFEO fought the First Indochina War against the Viet Minh Issued to commemorate the French colonial wars in Vietnam in the period 1945-1953 - including the heroic, if ill-fated, defence of Dien Bien Phu - the latter battle immortalized by the staunch defence put up by the French garrison comprised of Foreign Legion, Paras and Colonial Forces, and being the defeat that effectively brought to an end the history of French colonisation in Indo-China As testimony to the carnage at Dien Bien Phu, the below following are the estimated casualties incurred (The Viet-Minh killed & wounded figures are based on French estimates) - France & French Colonial Forces: 2,293 Killed & 4,436 Wounded - France & French Colonial Forces: 1,729 Missing - France & French Colonial Forces: 11,721 Captured (inc 4,436 Wounded) - Viet-Minh: 8,000 Killed & 15,000 Wounded - Viet-Minh: 792 x Missing Wound Emblem: Prior to 2016 there was no \'official\' wound medal - the authorised \'Wound\' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, did as they pleased many opting to wear the unofficial medals, while others wore the \'Wound Stars\' on the ribands of the respective campaign medals for the campaigns in which they had been wounded. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the original \'Wound\' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 A highly desirable medal, the more so to a veteran who had been \'Wounded-in-Action\' during the largest battle of the French Indochina War Condition: GVF

France: Indochina Campaign Medal 1945-1954. With clasp \'Dien Bien Phu\', \'Wound\' emblem & reduced size \'Para\' brevet wings Parachutist insignia The ordnance issue silk riband fitted with 1 x clasp (see image), 1 x emblem & 1 x insignia Issued to commemorate the French colonial wars in Vietnam in the period 1945-1953 - including the heroic, if ill-fated, defence of Dien Bien Phu - the latter battle immortalized by the staunch defence put up by the French garrison comprised of Foreign Legion, Paras and Colonial Forces, and being the defeat that effectively brought to an end the history of French colonisation in Indo-China As testimony to the carnage at Dien Bien Phu, the below following are the estimated casualties incurred (The Viet-Minh killed & wounded figures are based on French estimates) - France & French Colonial Forces: 2,293 Killed & 4,436 Wounded - France & French Colonial Forces: 1,729 Missing - France & French Colonial Forces: 11,721 Captured (inc 4,436 Wounded) - Viet-Minh: 8,000 Killed & 15,000 Wounded - Viet-Minh: 792 x Missing Wound Emblem: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, did as they pleased many opting to wear the unofficial medals, while others wore the 'Wound Stars' on the ribands of the respective campaign medals for the campaigns in which they had been wounded. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the original 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 The silk riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) as -worn in the traditional French style A highly desirable medal, the more so to a veteran who had been 'Wounded-in-Action' during the largest battle of the French Indochina War Condition: About EF

France: Indochina Campaign Medal 1945-1954. With clasp \'Dien Bien Phu\', \'Wound\' emblem & reduced size \'Para\' brevet wings Parachutist insignia The ordnance issue riband fitted with 1 x clasp, 1 x emblem & 1 x insignia Issued to commemorate the French colonial wars in Vietnam in the period 1945-1953 - including the heroic, if ill-fated, defence of Dien Bien Phu - the latter battle immortalized by the staunch defence put up by the French garrison comprised of Foreign Legion, Paras and Colonial Forces, and being the defeat that effectively brought to an end the history of French colonisation in Indo-China As testimony to the carnage at Dien Bien Phu, the below following are the estimated casualties incurred (The Viet-Minh killed & wounded figures are based on French estimates) - France & French Colonial Forces: 2,293 Killed & 4,436 Wounded - France & French Colonial Forces: 1,729 Missing - France & Colonial Forces: 11,721 Captured (inc 4,436 Wounded) - Viet-Minh: 8,000 Killed & 15,000 Wounded - Viet-Minh: 792 x Missing Wound Emblem: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, did as they pleased many opting to wear the unofficial medals, while others wore the 'Wound Stars' on the ribands of the respective campaign medals for the campaigns in which they had been wounded. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the original 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 A highly desirable medal, to a Para veteran 'Wounded-in-Action' and who was presernt at the largest battle of the French Indochina War Condition: About EF

France: Indochina Campaign Medal 1945-1955 (M?daille comm?morative de la campagne d'Indochine 1945-55) Issued to commemorate the French colonial wars in Vietnam in the period 1945-1954 - including the heroic, if ill-fated, defence of Dien Bien Phu - the latter battle immortalized by the staunch defence put up by the French garrison comprised of Foreign Legion, Paras and Colonial Forces, and being the defeat that effectively brought to an end the history of French colonisation in Indochina Condition: GVF

France: Indochina period TAP Parachute Instructors Brevet (Brevet de Moniteur Parachutiste (BMP)). Woven bullion wire breast badge for wear on tunic The brevet was created in October 1946, for award to senior NCO 'Para' Instructors who had passed specified courses of instruction in parachuting Since it's inception more then 4600 'Para Instructors' have been trained and passed qualifying courses at ETAP (The Parachutist Training Centre) The badge with hinged pin and clasp stitched to reverse, and as-worn Condition: GVF

France: Insignia for the Maintenance of Order in French North Africa (Insignie du Maintien de l'Ordre en Afrique Francaise Du Nord (A.F.N.)). Gilt and enamel Official award insignia, instituted by decree in 1956, and worn on the right breast of service tunics by qualifying French military personnel. Awarded in respect of qualifying services 1952-1962, in the following areas; Tunisia from 1 January 1952; Morocco from 1 June 1953; Algeria from 31 October 1954 - Height: Approx 2.45 cm - Width: Approx 4. 95 cm The badge with makers marks 'Editions AV, 172 Rue du Temple, Paris', and number G.1314 The badge retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings on reverse. Condition: EF

France: Interallied Victory Medal (Medaille Inter-Alliee De La Victorie 1918) This example being 2nd Type variant signed by 'C. Chandos' Condition: VF

France: Interallied Victory Medal (Medaille Inter-Alliee De La Victorie 1918). First model by Morlon The \'Morlon\' design was the officially accepted and approved design for the French version of the Interallied Victory Medal The medal is fitted with its original silk \'moire\' riband Condition: VF

France: Interallied Victory Medal (Medaille Inter-Alliee De La Victorie 1918). First model by Morlon The \'Morlon\' design was the officially accepted and approved design for the French version of the Interallied Victory Medal The medal is fitted a good length of original silk \'moire\' riband Condition: GVF

France: Interallied Victory Medal (Medaille Inter-Alliee De La Victorie 1918). First model by Morlon The 'Morlon' design was the officially accepted and approved design for the French version of the Interallied Victory Medal The medal is fitted with the original stitched silk riband Condition: VF

France: Interallied Victory Medal (Medaille Inter-Alliee De La Victorie 1918). First model by Morlon The 'Morlon' design was the officially accepted and approved design for the French version of the Interallied Victory Medal Condition: Medal GVF

France: Interallied Victory Medal (Medaille Inter-Alliee De La Victorie 1918). First model by Morlon The 'Morlon' design was the officially accepted and approved design for the French version of the Interallied Victory Medal Condition: Medal GVF

France: Interallied Victory Medal (Medaille Inter-Alliee De La Victorie 1918). First model by Morlon The 'Morlon' design was the officially accepted and approved design for the French version of the Interallied Victory Medal The medal is fitted a good long length of original silk moire riband Condition: GVF

France: Interallied Victory Medal (Medaille Inter-Alliee De La Victorie 1918). First model by Morlon. Positively attributed to Adjutant Chef Auguste Odile Nicolas, 154th Regiment of Line Infantry Lot comprises 2 x items; - France: Interallied Victory Medal. 1st type ( A. Morlon). With Paris Mint marks - France: Official award diploma named & dated (6 December 1934) for the 'Interallied Victory Medal.' The recipient Auguste Nicolas, a native of the Moselle region of France, matriculated in 1910. During the Great War he was a 'Sous-Officier' holding the rank of 'Adjutant-Chef', the second most senior non-commissioned officer rank in a French Infantry Regiment. He served with the 154th Regiment of Line Infantry During the Great War the 154th Infantry Regiment of the Line served on the Western Front 1914-1918, under higher command of the 6th Army Corps. The principal battles in which the regiment fought 1914-1918, were; 1914 - Battle of the Wo?vre 1915 - Battle of Champagne 1916 - Battle of Verdun 1916 - Battle of the Somme 1917 - Battle of the Chemin des Dames 1917 - Battle of Verdun For their services during the Great War the 154th Infantry were collectively awarded the below honours; - Fourragere in the colours of the Medaille Militaire - Croix de Guerre with 3 x Palms and 4 x 'Gold' Stars Condition: Medal GVF

France: Interallied Victory Medal (Medaille Inter-Alliee De La Victorie 1918). First model by Morlon. With 'Wound Star' on riband Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband with a red enamelled star. Latterly the authorized protocol was to wear the red enamelled star on the riband of respective campaign medal to denote wounds. It was only in 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal Original silk riband frayed Condition: GVF

France: Interallied Victory Medal (Medaille Inter-Alliee De La Victorie 1918). First model by Morlon. With patriotic Great War emblem on riband The patriotic pinback emblem on the riband is a smiling \'Cherub\' wearing an \'Adrian Helmet\' at a rakish side angle, with the outline of a \'Legion of Honour\' as background The medal retaining a good bright clean length of original silk moire riband Condition: GVF

France: Interallied Victory Medal (Medaille Inter-Alliee De La Victorie 1918). First model by Morlon. With \'Wound\' emblem on riband The 'Morlon' design was the officially accepted and approved design for the French version of the Interallied Victory Medal The red enamelled wound star was worn by French veterans to denote having been 'Wounded-in-Action'. A formal official 'Wound Medal' was only introduced by France in 2016. Prior to 2016, serving personnel who had been wounded were identified by the customary and 'official' wearing of 'Red enamelled' wound stars on the respective ribands of the campaign medals that they had earned The medal is fitted a good long length of original silk moire riband Condition: VF

France: Interallied Victory Medal (Medaille Inter-Alliee De La Victorie 1918). First offcial type by Morlon The 'Morlon' design was the officially accepted and approved design for the French version of the Interallied Victory Medal The silk riband fitted with a mounting rod, or 'Boule', as-worn in the traditional French style Condition: Medal GVF

France: Interallied Victory Medal (Medaille Inter-Alliee De La Victorie 1918). This the 'Charles' design variant This example being the scarce 2nd Type variant signed by 'Charles' The medal used the same obverse used for the French manufactured 'Cuba' issue Victory Medal, and the distinctive 'Charles' reverse resign Medal with french makers 'Chobillon' makers marks on rim, as issued Condition: VF

France: Interallied Victory Medal (Medaille Inter-Alliee De La Victorie 1918). This the 'Charles' design variant This example being the scarce 2nd Type variant signed by 'Charles' The medal used the same obverse used for the French manufactured 'Cuba' issue Victory Medal, and the distinctive 'Charles' reverse resign Medal with French makers 'Chobillon' makers marks on rim, as issued Condition: GVF

France: Interallied Victory Medal (Medaille Inter-Alliee De La Victorie 1918). This the 'Charles' design variant This example being the scarce 2nd Type variant signed by 'Charles' The medal used the same obverse used for the French manufactured 'Cuba' issue Victory Medal, and the distinctive 'Charles' reverse resign Medal with French makers 'Chobillon' makers marks on rim, as issued Condition: GVF

France: Interallied Victory Medal (Medaille Inter-Alliee De La Victorie 1918). This the 'Charles' design variant This example being an unoffcial 2nd Type variant signed by 'Charles' - the designers signature clear on the medal obverse This medal fitted with new replacement ribbon The medal used the same obverse used for the French manufactured 'Cuba' issue Victory Medal, and the distinctive 'Charles' reverse resign Important: This particular 'Charles' variant does not have any maker marks indented around the rim, and appears to be a later variant strike of the 'Charles' medal not recorded by 'Lazlo' An uncommon die-struck variant Condition: Toned GVF

France: Interallied Victory Medal (Medaille Inter-Alliee De La Victorie 1918). This the 'Charles' variant This example being 2nd Type variant signed by 'Charles' The medal used the same obverse used for the French manufactured 'Cuba' issue Victory Medal, and the distinctive 'Charles' reverse resign Medal with french makers 'Chobillon' makers marks on rim, as issued Condition: GVF

France: Interallied Victory Medal (Medaille Inter-Alliee De La Victorie 1918). This the 'Charles' variant This example being 2nd Type variant signed by 'Charles' The medal used the same obverse used for the French manufactured 'Cuba' issue Victory Medal, and the distinctive 'Charles' reverse resign Medal with french makers 'Chobillon' makers marks on rim, as issued Condition: GVF

France: Interallied Victory Medal 1918 (Medaille Inter-Alliee De La Victorie 1918). Variant medal type by 'Charles' The medal fitted with a stitched length of contemporary silk riband. With clear designer signatures on obverse of medal The rim of medal with 'Bronze' hallmark and makers mark for 'Chobillon' Condition: VF 65 GBP

France: Interallied Victory Medal 1918 (Medaille Inter-Alliee De La Victorie 1918). Variant medal type by designers Pautot / Mattei The medal fitted with a long stitched length of contemporary silk riband. With clear designer signatures on both obverse and reverse of medal The rim of medal with 'Bronze' hallmark Condition: VF

France: Interallied Victory Medal 1918 (Medaille Inter-Alliee De La Victorie 1918). Variant medal type by designers Pautot / Mattei The medal fitted with a good length of original silk riband With clear designer signatures on both obverse and reverse of medal The rim of medal with 'Bronze' hallmark Condition: VF

France: Interallied Victory Medal, the official issue by Morlon, (M?daille Inter-Alli?e de la Victoire) 1914-1918 This issue with Paris Mint marks on reverse Condition: EF

France: Italy Campaign Medal 1859 (Medaille Campagne Du Italie 1859) The silver medal with designer 'Barre' signature on obverse The silk riband fiotted with a two-pronged mounting pin Condition: Dark Toned VF

France: Italy Campaign Medal 1859 (Medaille De La Campagne D'Italie 1859) Medal in silver (with poincon hallmark on reverse side of suspension orb/ball) with 'Barre' designer details on obverse The medal fitted with original silk ribbon Condition: GVF

France: Italy Campaign Medal 1859 (Medaille De La Campagne D'Italie 1859). Contemporary engraved (Heinz Capal Au 5eme Bon De CHrs A Pied ) Important: The recipient was Corporal Heinz of the 1st Battalion 5th Chassuers Au Pied Regiment Of the 6 x battles commemorated on the revese of the Italy Campaign Medal, 1/5 Chassuers are known to have fought at the battles of Magenta and Solferino in 1859. At Solferino - the largest European land battle since the Waterloo Campaign of 1815 - the victorious French and Italian forces suffered an estimated 17,000 casualties in killed, wounded and missing, versus an estimated 20,000 Austrian losses Solferino was the decisive battle of the Franco-Austrian War, and on the day of victory, General Adophe Niel, who commanded IV Corps, was - In The Field'- created a Marshal of France in recognition of his and his troops distinguished services Medal in silver with 'Barre' designer detail on obverse With short length of contemporary silk ribbon Condition: VF

France: Italy Campaign Medal 1943-1944 (M?daille comm?morative de la campagne d'Italie 1943-1944). With red enamelled 'Wound Star' emblem on riband Awarded for service with the French Expeditionary Corps in Italy and the island of Elba between 1943-1944 Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia originally only being a riband with a red enamelled star. Latterly the authorized protocol was to wear the red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal to denote wounds received in action The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: About EF

France: Italy Campaign Medal 1943-1944 (Medaille commemorative de la campagne d\'Italie 1943-1944). With red enamelled \'Wound Star\' emblem on riband Awarded for service with the French Expeditionary Corps in Italy and the island of Elba between 1943-1944 Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia originally only being a riband with a red enamelled star. Latterly the authorized protocol was to wear the red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal to denote wounds received in action The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: About EF

France: Italy Campaign Medal 1943-1944 (Medaille De La Camagne D'Italie 1943-1944) The French Expeditionary Corps that deployed to Italy was conspicuous not only for it's reputation in close combat against the enemy, but also for it's diverse composition, it's units being mostly those from the Army of Africa, with just over half the troops being comprised of Algerian, Moroccan and Tunisian troops, as well as a great many 'Pied Noir' drawn from the European settler community of Algeria The rim of the silvered bronze medal indented with the Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' (bronze) Condition: Toned about EF

France: Italy Campaign Medal 1943-1944 (Medaille De La Campagne D'Italie 1943-1944) Instituted in 1953 and awarded to personnel of the French Expeditionary Corps that served in Italy between 1943-1944, including those who won for France a famous victory over the Germans at the 'Battle of Garigliano' Condition: EF

France: Italy Campaign Medal 1943-1944 (Medaille De La Campagne D'Italie 1943-1944) Condition: GVF

France: Italy Campaign Medal 1943-1944 (Medaille De La Campagne D'Italie, 1943-1944) The riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin in the French style 'as-worn' Condition: GVF

France: Korea Campaign Medal 1950-1953 (M?daille Francaise Des Operations En Coree 1950-1953) The medal with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' and 'Bronze' metal hallmarks on reverse of medal Note: The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Korea Campaign Medal 1950-1953 (M?daille Francaise Des Operations En Coree 1950-1953) Issued to all qualifying French personnel serving in Korea during the Korean War 1950-1953 Condition: EF

France: Korea Campaign Medal 1950-1953 (M?daille Francaise Des Operations En Coree 1950-1953). With ordnance issue 'Wounds' bar on riband Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal. The authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally only a riband with a red enamelled star thereon. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still (post 1945), white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, did as they pleased, with many opting to wear the unofficial medals, while others wore the 'Wound Stars' on the ribands of the respective campaign medals for the campaigns in which they had been wounded. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the original 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style Rare found / seen medal bearing the ordnance issue 'Wounds' bar Condition: EF

France: Korea Campaign Medal 1950-1953 (M?daille Francaise Des Operations En Coree 1950-1953). With red enamelled 'Wound Star' emblem Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, did as they pleased many opting to wear the unofficial medals, while others wore the 'Wound Stars' on the ribands of the respective campaign medals for the campaigns in which they had been wounded. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the orginal 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: Korea Campaign Medal 1950-1953 (M?daille Francaise Des Operations En Coree 1950-1953). With red enamelled 'Wound Star' emblem Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, did as they pleased many opting to wear the unofficial medals, while others wore the 'Wound Stars' on the ribands of the respective campaign medals for the campaigns in which they had been wounded. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the orginal 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 Condition: EF

France: Korea Campaign Medal 1950-1953 (M?daille Francaise Des Operations En Coree 1950-1953). With red enamelled 'Wound Star' emblem Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, did as they pleased many opting to wear the unofficial medals, while others wore the 'Wound Stars' on the ribands of the respective campaign medals for the campaigns in which they had been wounded. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the original 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 Condition: GVF

France: Korea Campaign Medal 1950-1953 (Medaille Francaise Des Operations En Coree 1950-1953) The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' and bronze metal assay marks on reverse The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: Korea Campaign Medal 1950-1953 (Medaille Francaise Des Operations En Coree 1950-1953). With clasp \'Coree\' The medal with Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' and bronze metal assay marks on reverse France United Nations Contingent Korea 1950-53: The \'French Battalion\' destined for service in Korea, was raised at Auvours Camp, France, on, 22 October 1950, the French Battalion of the French United Nations Contingent was under the command of General Monclar. It embarked for Korea on 23 October 1950. During their active service, 269 x French soldiers - all \'Volunteers\' - together with 18 x attached Korean personnel of the French Contingent were killed, and or died during the Korean War 1950-53 Condition: GVF

France: Korea Campaign Medal 1950-1953 (Medaille Francaise Des Operations En Coree 1950-1953). With clasp \'Coree\' and red enamelled \'Wound Star\' emblem The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' and bronze metal assay marks on reverse Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, did as they pleased many opting to wear the unofficial medals, while others wore the 'Wound Stars' on the ribands of the respective campaign medals for the campaigns in which they had been wounded. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the original 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 The silk riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) as -worn in the traditional French style Condition: EF

France: Korea Campaign Medal 1950-1953 (Medaille Francaise Des Operations En Coree 1950-1953). With clasp \'Coree\' and red enamelled \'Wound Star\' emblem The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' and bronze metal assay marks on reverse Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, did as they pleased many opting to wear the unofficial medals, while others wore the 'Wound Stars' on the ribands of the respective campaign medals for the campaigns in which they had been wounded. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the original 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 Condition: EF

France: Korea Campaign Medal 1950-1953 (Medaille Francaise Des Operations En Coree 1950-1953). With clasp \'Coree\' and red enamelled \'Wound Star\' emblem The medal with Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' and bronze metal assay marks on reverse Note: Prior to 2016 there was no \'official\' wound medal - the authorised \'Wound\' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, did as they pleased many opting to wear the unofficial medals, while others wore the \'Wound Stars\' on the ribands of the respective campaign medals for the campaigns in which they had been wounded. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the original \'Wound\' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 Condition: EF

France: Korea War Medal 1950-1953 (M?daille Francaise des Operations en Coree 1950-1953) Condition: GVF

France: Legion of Honour (La Legion D'Honneur), 3rd Republic, 1870 to 1951 issue A Knight (Chevalier) breast badge This example a scarce reduced size example - dimensions measuring approx 30mm Condition: Scuff marks & with enamel chips to reverse otherwise VF

France: Legion of Honour (La Legion D'Honneur). 4th Class 'Officer' breast badge in gilt and enamel. An award of the 4th Republic (awarded 1951-1962). 'Undated' obverse type. The silk riband fitted with a silk rosette for 'Officer' grade Note: This type of obverse is the type of award presented to those personnel decorated for service in the major French colonial wars in Indochina and Algeria in the period circa 1951-1962 The original silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin or 'Epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Legion of Honour (La Legion D'Honneur). 4th Class 'Officer' class breast badge in gilt and enamel with silk rosette on riband. An award of the 5th Republic (1962 to present day) 'Undated' obvers type with inclusion of '29 Fioreal Anx' on reverse An example of the type awarded since circa 1962 until present day, including the period of the closing years of the Algerian War of Independence The original stitched silk riband suspended from a two-pronged mounting pin or 'epingle' in the French style 'as-worn' Condition: EF

France: Legion of Honour (La Legion D'Honneur). 4th Class 'Officer' class breast badge in gilt and enamel with silk rosette on riband. An award of the 5th Republic (1962 to present day) 'Undated' obvers type with inclusion of '29 Fioreal Anx' on reverse l A current issue of the award type presented since circa 1962, including Gulf War / Kosovo / Afghanistan etc The original stitched silk riband suspended from a two-pronged mounting pin or 'epingle' in the French style 'as-worn' Condition: About EF

France: Legion of Honour (La Legion D'Honneur). 4th Class 'Officier' 'De-Luxe' jewellers breast badge in silver & enamel with gold or gold plated centres. An award of the 3rd Republic (circa 1870-1940). With dated '1870' obverse, and the riband fitted wit Note: This is the type of award presented to those decorated for service in both 'World Wars' A nicely toned example with only usual minor scuffs & enamel wear consistent with having been worn The insignia mounted with a good length of pale silk 'moire' riband Condition: Toned GVF

France: Legion of Honour (La Legion D'Honneur). 4th Class 'Officier' (Officer) breast badge in silver, gilt & enamel. An award of the 3rd Republic (circa 1870-1940). With dated '1870' obverse. With silk rosette on riband denoting a 4th class award Note: This is the type of award presented to those decorated for service in both 'World Wars' The original silk stitched 'moire' riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as traditionally worn in the French style A beautifully toned example with all enamel intact,.and with silver / maker 'Poincons' on the reverse of the bow-tie of the insignia Condition: About EF

France: Legion of Honour (La Legion D'Honneur). 4th Class 'Officier'. With silk rosette on riband. The reverse of the inisgnia with poincon mark Medal is supplied with a 'Boule' mounting rod Condition: GVF

France: Legion of Honour (La Legion D'Honneur). 5th Class 'Chevalier' (Knight) breast badge in silver, gilt & enamel. An award from the era of the 'Restoration' of Bourbon Royalty, 1814 - 1830. With King Henry IV obverse portrait, and 'Fleur De Lys' rever Note: This is the type of award presented from 1814 - 1830, prior to and after Napoleon Bonapartes's '100 Days' in 1815' The insignia with silver supension ring, and chiped enamel commensurate with age and wear of insignia awarded from 1814..... Condition: Chipped enamels GF

France: Legion of Honour (La Legion D'Honneur). 5th Class 'Chevalier' (Knight) breast badge in silver, gilt & enamel. An award of the 3rd Republic (circa 1870-1940). With dated '1870' obverse The mixed ribbon (Ruban Mixte) with colours of the Legion D'Honneur and Croix De Guerre, denoting a veteran who had earned both awards. The ribbon adorned with 4 x reduced size 'Bronze Stars' indicating that the veteran had received 4 x 'Citations' at either Regiment or Brigade level Note: This is the type of award (3rd Republic circa 1870-1940) that was presented & worn to those decorated for service in both 'World Wars' A nicely toned example with usual scuffs & chipping to enamel consistent with having been worn Uncommon seen fitted with 'Ruban Mixte' Condition: Toned VF

France: Legion of Honour (La Legion D'Honneur). 5th Class 'Chevalier' (Knight) breast badge in silver, gilt & enamel. An award of the 3rd Republic (circa 1870-1940). With dated '1870' obverse Note: This is the type of award presented to those decorated for service in both 'World Wars' Condition: Chipped enamels about VF

France: Legion of Honour (La Legion D'Honneur). 5th Class 'Chevalier' (Knight) breast badge in silver, gilt & enamel. An award of the 3rd Republic (circa 1870-1940). With dated '1870' obverse Note: This is the type of award presented to those decorated for service in both 'World Wars' Condition: Enamel damage GF

France: Legion of Honour (La Legion D'Honneur). 5th Class 'Chevalier' (Knight) breast badge in silver, gilt & enamel. An award of the 3rd Republic (circa 1870-1940). With dated '1870' obverse Note: This is the type of award presented to those decorated for service in both 'World Wars' A fine toned example with all enemal intact Condition: About EF

France: Legion of Honour (La Legion D'Honneur). 5th Class 'Chevalier' breast badge in bronze, gilt and enamel. An award of the 4th Republic (awarded 1951-1962). 'Undated' obverse type Note: This type of obverse is the type of award presented to those personnel decorated for service in the major French colonial wars in Indochina and Algeria in the period circa 1951-1962 The original silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin or 'Epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: Legion of Honour (La Legion D'Honneur). 5th Class 'Chevalier' breast badge in silver & enamel with gilt centre. An award of the 4th Republic (circa 1951-1962) This award of the Fourth Republic era did not include the date 1870, which date was removed from the obverse and replaced with a single gilt star Note: This is the type of award presented to those decorated 1951-1962 for service in the Colonial Wars of Indochina and Algeria (and all other conflicts in that period) Condition: Toned about EF

France: Legion of Honour (La Legion D'Honneur). 5th Class 'Chevalier' breast badge in silver, gilt & enamel with gold centres. An award of the 3rd Republic (circa 1870-1940). With dated '1870' obverse, and contained in plush case of issue Note: This is the type of award presented to those decorated for service in the 'World Wars' Sold together with plush hinged leatherette case of issue, and companion button-hole lapel badge with silk rosette of the Legion D'Honneur The original stitched silk riband suspended from a two pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style A most attractive example of this prestigious award Condition: Toned about EF

France: Legion of Honour (La Legion D'Honneur). 5th Class 'Chevalier' breast badge in silver, gilt & enamel with gold centres. An award of the 3rd Republic (circa 1870-1940). With dated '1870' obverse, and fitted with a mixed silk riband in the colours of Note: This type of obverse is the type of award presented to those personnel decorated for service in both 'World Wars' The 'Mixed' contemporary silk riband indicates that the recipient was a Veteran who was either decorated with a Croix De Guerre or was in a qualifying unit that received a 'Fourragere' in the colours of the CDG for distinguished services in action The original stitched silk riband suspended from a traditional French mounting bar, or 'Boule,' A most attractive example of this prestigious award Condition: Toned about EF

France: Legion of Honour (La Legion D'Honneur). 5th Class 'Chevalier' breast badge in silver, gilt & enamel. An award of the 3rd Republic (circa 1870-1940). With dated '1870' obverse, and the silk riband draped with a 'Fourragere' in the colours of the Cr Note: This type of obverse is the type of award presented to those personnel decorated for service in both 'World Wars' The 'Fourragere' indicates that the recipient had served in a unit that had been collectively decorated with a 'Fourragere' with the colours of the Croix De Guerre for having been Mentiond-in-Despatches (cited) for distinguished service in action on 2-3 occasions during the Great War The original stitched silk riband suspended from a traditional French mounting bar, or 'Boule,' Condition: About EF

France: Legion of Honour (La Legion D'Honneur). 5th Class. 3rd Republic '1870' Knight's (Chevalier's) 'De-Luxe' model The insignia sold together with titled leatherette plush hinged box of issue Note: This is the type of insignia awarded during both World Wars This 'De-Luxe' model being domed with convex reverse arms and raised obverse wreath elements A most attractive award Condition: About EF

France: Legion of Honour (La Legion D\'Honneur). 5th Class \'Chevalier\' (Knight) breast badge in silver, gilt & enamel. An award of the 3rd Republic (circa 1870-1940). With dated \'1870\' obverse Note: This is the type of award presented to those decorated for service in both \'World Wars\' Overall wear and enamel chipping, but still a useful example of the premiier French national order Condition: Enamel damage thus GF

France: Legion of Honour (La Legion D\'Honneur). 5th Class \'Chevalier\' (Knight) breast badge in silver, gilt & enamel. An award of the 3rd Republic (circa 1870-1940). With \'1870\' obverse date Sold together with plush hinged leatherette case of issue - this with medal makers logo on the lid silk panel (see images) Note: This is the type of award presented to those decorated for service in both 'World Wars', including awards to Officers of the British and British Empire & Commonwealth Armed Forces Usual minor wear & enamel chips Condition: Minor enamel chips otherwise about GVF

France: Legion of Honour (La Legion D\'Honneur). 5th Class \'Chevalier\' breast badge in silver, gilt & enamel. An award of the 4th Republic (circa 1946-1960) With silver hallmark or 'poincon' on silver loop suspension ring While the 'Fourth Republic' lasted from 1946 through 1958, the insignia of the LOH of the 'Fourth Republic' in practise continued to be issued / supplied to French officers and personnel through to circa 1960. and it was this type of insignia that was awarded to those decorated for their services in the Indochina War, Korean War, Algerian War of Independence and other colonial conflicts in the period 1946-1960 When the Forth Republic (1946-1958) was established in 1946, the obverse design of the LOH was changed by removing the date '1870', and replacing the date with a single gilt star. The design of the LOH remained unchanged until the creation of the 5th Republic in late October 1958. 5th Republic issue LOH's are distinctive by the inclusion of the historic date '29 Floreal Anx' in the reverse legend The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the customary French style An exquisite item of insignia, with a triple layered (raised) silver and enamel 'wreath' suspension Condition: Toned about EF

France: Legion of Honour . 4th Class 'Officer' class breast badge in gilt & enamel with silk rosette on riband. An award of the 5th Republic (1962-) with undated obverse the the reverse with legend '29 Fioreal Anx' The insignia type is of the current issue The awards of the '5th Republic' have been issued since circa 1962 to present day, and includes awards presented for services in; North Africa (Mauritania / Mali), Afghanistan, Kosovo, Gulf etc The stitched silk riband suspended from a mounting rod or 'Boule' Condition: GVF

France: Legion of Honour 4th Republic issue '1870' (Legion D'Honneur, 1870 'Officier'). 4th Class 'Officer's' breast badge with silk rosette on riband The silver, gold applique and enamel breast badge, with dimensions approx 61mm height including wreath suspension x 43mm wide Of de-luxe customised quality, with raised floreate wreath The insignia with assay mark or 'poincon' Sold together with plush titled hinged case of issue with makers marks 'Boullanger, Paris' on inside lid A choice example of this, the most prestigious national order of France, of the type awarded circa 1870-1948 Minor scuffs to reverse wreath suspension, otherwise a choice quality item of insignia Condition: GVF

France: Legion of Honour. 5th Class 'Chevalier' (Knight) breast badge in gilt & enamel. 4th Republic issue with undated 'Single Star' obverse circa 1946-1962. An exquisite 'Deluxe Model' A superb quality example of the Legion D'Donneur as awarded during the post-1945 wars in Indochina, Algeria and all other conflicts in the era 1946-1962 The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style A choice example Condition: EF

France: Levant Medal 1922 (Medaille de Syrie-Cilicie (1922) et du Levant). With 2 x clasps 'Levant' & '1925-Levant-1926' The clasps are both of the official 'Oriental' type The reverse field of the medal with Paris Mint logo and bronze metal hallmarks The Levant clasp was awarded for service in the Franco-Syrian War of 1920, and the Franco-Turkish War of 1920-1921. The later dated clasp was awarded in respect of the Great Syrian Revolt (also called the Great Druze Revolt) Condition: About EF

France: Levant Medal 1922 (Medaille de Syrie-Cilicie (1922) et du Levant). With 2 x clasps 'Levant' & 'Levant 1941' The clasps are both of the official 'Oriental' type The rim impressed with Paris Mint logo and bronze metal hallmarks The Levant clasp was awarded for service in the Franco-Syrian War of 1920, and the Franco-Turkish War of 1920-1921. The latter clasp was instituted by the 'Vichy' governement in respect of the fighting in Syria in 1941, between Vichy colonial forces and the Free French. This latter clasp was officially subdued in 1944, and post 1944 was prohibited to be worn in French uniform Condition: GVF

France: Levant Medal 1922 (Medaille de Syrie-Cilicie (1922) et du Levant). With clasp \'Levant\'. Large issue variant by Arthus Bertrand The clasp is of the official & ornate \'Oriental\' type The medal is an example of the scarce \'Grand Modele\' variant, which measures 35mm (the ordnance issue medal by contrast measures 30mm) The medal with maker marks for Arthus Bertrand and bronze metal hallmark on rim The Levant clasp was awarded for service in the Franco-Syrian War of 1920, and the Franco-Turkish War of 1920-1921. The later dated clasp was awarded in respect of the Great Syrian Revolt (also called the Great Druze Revolt) Note: Only the \'Grande Modele\' medal & clasp variant is here for offered sale - the attached images showing another \'standard\' issue medal is only attached for illustrative reference purposes, and is not included in this sale A scarce and impressive medal Condition: VF

France: Lot of 3 x Great War era Veterans Association and Commemorative Medals Comprising; - National Union of Combatants (Union Nationale Combattants). Members badge - National Union of Combatants (U.N.C.). Merit Medal (Medaille Du Merite). Silver Grade - France: Veterans of Great War 1918-1978. Official 60th Anniversary Medal Medal The UNC Silver Merit Medal was awarded to deserving members of the UNC who were already holders of the \'Bronze Merit Medal\', and had served as an Officer of the UN. Recipients had to have worked for the UNC, or otherwise have promoted the interests and causes of Great War veterans for at least 5 years. The medal was only awarded to one recipient per group of 3000 UNC veterans The last medal uncommon, and only awarded to qualifying Great War veterans who were still living 60 years \'after\' the end of the Great War Condition: Mostly GVF

France: Lot of 4 x Ordnance issue 'Fourragere' in colours of the Croix De Guerre 1914-1918 The fourragere all with bronze / gilt ferrets Condition: About EF

France: Lot of 5 x Miniature Mention in Despatches 'Oakleaves' All with balde fittings to reverse Condition: EF

France: Madagascar Medal (1st Expedition) 1883-1886 (Medaille Du Madagascar 1883-86) A silver (un-marked) issue The medal with original silk ribbon - this latter with slight fraying Condition: Toned EF

France: Madagascar Medal (1st Expedition) 1883-1886 (Medaille Du Madagascar 1883-86). 1st Type medal An original 1st Type Medal with 'Olive' suspension and Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' and 'Engraver' marks on either side of reverse field The silver medal fitted with the original silk 'moire' riband Condition: Toned EF

France: Madagascar Medal (1st Expedition) 1883-1886 (Medaille Du Madagascar 1883-86). 1st Type medal An original 1st type medal 'Olive' suspension with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' and metal marks on either side of reverse field The silver medal fitted with the original silk 'moire' riband Awarded for campaign service in Madagascar between 1883-1886 Condition: Toned EF

France: Madagascar Medal (2nd Expedition) 1895 (Medaille Du Madagascar 1895). With clasp (agrafe) 'Madagascar' Medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and silver stamp 'Argent' indented around rim of medal The clasp is the type by Paris makers 'Arthus-Bertrand' Retaining the original silk riband Condition: Toned EF

France: Madagascar Medal (2nd Expedition) 1895 (Medaille Du Madagascar 1895). With ornate Paris Mint silver laurel branch spray emblem with date \'1895\' on riband Medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and silver stamp 'Argent' indented around rim of medal The medal fitted with original length of silk moire riband Condition: Toned GVF

France: Madagascar Medal (2nd Expedition) 1895 (Medaille Du Madagascar 1895). With ornate Paris Mint silver laurel branch spray emblem with date \'1895\' on riband Medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and silver stamp 'Argent' indented around rim of medal Retaining the original silk riband Condition: Toned GVF

France: Madagascar Medal (2nd Expedition) 1895 (Medaille Du Madagascar 1895). With ornate Paris Mint silver laurel branch spray emblem with date \'1895\' on riband Medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and silver stamp 'Argent' indented around rim of medal The medal fitted with a good original length of silk moire riband Condition: GVF

France: Maginot Line Medal 1939-1940 (Medaille de la Maginot Line 1939-1940) One of the very few 'Battle Medals' instituted and worn by French Army veterans commemorating their specified active service on the 'Maginot Line' during the period of the 'Phoney War' and subsequent German 'Blitzkrieg' campaign of 1940 Medal riband fitted with a 2 x pronged pin or epingle, as worn in the traditional French style Condition: EF

France: Maginot Line Medal 1940 (M?daille des d?fenseurs de la ligne Maginot) Created in 1990, on the 50th anniversary of the fall of the Maginot Line, for award to qualifying veterans who had served in the defensive fortifications and defensive positions of the Maginot Line in 1940 Condition: About EF

France: Medaille Coloniale 'Vichy' 'ETAT FRANCAISE' variant with agrafe 'INDOCHINE'. Condition: GF

France: Medaille Coloniale with uniface suspension and un-official agrafe 'INDO-CHINE' This a locally 'country' made variant with clasp 'Indochine' on riband Condition: GF Price: GBP 40

France: Medaille Commemorative 1914-18 (Commemorative Medal of the Great War 1914-18) Condition: VF

France: Medaille D'Outre Mer (Medal for Overseas Service) with 9 x clasps 'Arabie Saoudite' 'Ormuz' 'Irak' 'Republique De Cote D'Ivoire' 'Cote D'Ivoire' 'Tchad' 'Republique Du Congo' 'Moyen-Orient' 'Republique Democratique Du Congo' A most impressive multi-clasp campaign medal representing extensive service in the Middle East and Central and West Africa Condition: EF

France: Medaille Du Madagascar (Medal of Madagascar) 2nd Expedition 1895 The medal is stamped with the marks of the official 'Paris Mint' cornucopia marks and 'Argent' (silver) Condition: Dark Toned VF

France: Medaille Inter-Alliee De La Victorie 1918 (Interallied Victory Medal 1918) This example being 1 type verson with designers signature 'A Morlon' Condition: VF

France: Medaille Inter-Alliee De La Victorie 1918 (Interallied Victory Medal 1918) This example being 1 type verson with designers signature 'A Morlon' Condition: VF

France: Medaille Inter-Alliee De La Victorie 1918 (Interallied Victory Medal 1918). First model by Morlon This example being 1 type verson with designers signature 'A Morlon' Riband threadbare and frayed Condition: VF

France: Medaille Inter-Alliee De La Victorie 1918 (Interallied Victory Medal 1918). First model by Morlon This example being 1 type verson with designers signature 'A Morlon' Riband soiled and fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' in the French style as-worn Condition: VF

France: Medaille Inter-Alliee De La Victorie 1918 (Interallied Victory Medal 1918). First model by Morlon This example being 1 type verson with designers signature 'A Morlon' Condition: Toned GVF

France: Medaille Inter-Alliee De La Victorie 1918 (Interallied Victory Medal 1918). First model by Morlon. Positively attributed to Lieutenant-Colonel Marcel Victor Laborde, 9th Regment of Zouaves Lot comprises 2 x items; - France: Interallied Victory Medal. Official 1st type ( A. Morlon). With Paris Mint marks - France: Official award diploma named & dated for the 'Interallied Victory Medal.' The image of the recipient - which will be forwarded by email attachment - is of the recipient wearing his full medal entitlement circa 1930, and is taken from the regimental history of 9th Zouaves Important: Colonel Laborde, was a multi decorated and multi-wounded veteran of the Great war, who was wounded on the Western Front in four different battles, and became Commandant of the 9th Regiment of Zouaves The 'La Borde's were a most distinguished and prominent 'Pied Noir' French settler family in Algeria, Colonel Laborde's son Dr Andre Laborde - a respected member of the 'Pied Noir' settler community, and a Grand Councillor for Oran - was deported from Oran, Algeria, in 1962, for his sympathies (membership?) of the the outlawed OAS, during the so called 'Dirty War' of Algerian War of Independence. A superb attributed medal to a distinguished Officer Commanding of a Zouaves Regiment Condition: GVF

France: Medaille Inter-Alliee De La Victorie 1918 (Interallied Victory Medal 1918). Third model by designers 'M. Pautot / L .O. Mattei' This example being 3rd type verson with designers signatures 'M. Pautot / L .O. Mattei' on obverse/reverse of the medal respectively Scarce Condition: VF

France: Medal clasp \'Congo\' Condition: GVF

France: Medal Commemorative of the Great War (M?daille comm?morative de la Grande Guerre) 1914-1918 This with Paris Mint marks on reverse Condition: EF

France: Medal for Battle of Argonne (M?daille de l'Argonne). 1st type Rare Condition: GVF

France: Medal for Battle of Arras (M?daille d'Arras). 2nd issue Scarce Condition: GVF

France: Medal for Civic Education. Commander neck badge (Médaille de l’Education Civique, Commandeur) Sold together with full neck cravat riband Instituted in 1933 in three grades (Knight, Officer & Commander) or classes of award for educationalists Condition: GVF

France: Medal for Civic Education. Knight breast badge (Médaille de l’Education Civique, Chevalier) Instituted in 1933 in three grades (Knight, Officer & Commander) or classes of award for educationalists Condition: GVF

France: Medal for Civic Education. Officer breast badge (Médaille de l’Education Civique, Officier). The Officer\'s breast badge in gilt and enamel with silk rosette on riband The inclusion of the silk rosette indicates that the insignia is of 'Officer / Officier' grade The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as traditionally worn in the French style A most attractive award, the design inspired by the Belgian colonial 'Royal Order of the Lion' that had been awarded for service in the Belgian Congo Condition: EF

France: Medal for Civilian Prisoners, Deported Persons & Hostages 1914-1918 (Medaille Des Prisonniers Civils, Deportes et Otages 1914-1918) With official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'Bronze' marks on reverse Instituted in 1936, this retrospective award is estimated to have been awarded to approximately 11,000 civilians prisoners, hostages and deportees of the Great War Condition: GVF

France: Medal for Civilian Prisoners, Deported Persons & Hostages 1914-1918 (Medaille Des Prisonniers Civils, Deportes et Otages 1914-1918) With official Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo and \'Bronze\' marks on reverse field of medal Instituted in 1936, this retrospective award is estimated to have been awarded to approximately 11,000 civilian prisoners, hostages, and deportees of the Great War Condition: GVF

France: Medal for Civilian Prisoners, Deported Persons & Hostages 1914-1918 (Medaille Des Prisonniers Civils, Deportes et Otages 1914-1918) With official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'Bronze' hallmarks indented on flat edge of rim Instituted in 1936, this retrospective award is estimated to have been awarded to approximately 11,000 civilian prisoners, hostages, and deportees of the Great War Condition: Toned GVF

France: Medal for Civilian Prisoners, Deported Persons & Hostages 1914-1918 (Medaille Des Prisonniers Civils, Deportes et Otages 1914-1918) With official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'Bronze' marks on reverse Instituted in 1936, this retrospective award is estamted to have been awarded to approximately 11,000 civilians prisoners, hostages and deportees of the Great War Condition: GVF

France: Medal for Civilian Prisoners, Deported Persons & Hostages 1914-1918 (Medaille Des Prisonniers Civils, Deportes et Otages 1914-1918) With official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'Bronze' marks on reverse Instituted in 1936, this retrospective award is estimated to have been awarded to approximately 11,000 civilians prisoners, hostages and deportees of the Great War Condition: Toned about EF

France: Medal for Civilian Prisoners, Deported Persons & Hostages 1914-1918 (Medaille Des Prisonniers Civils, Deportes et Otages 1914-1918) With official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'Bronze' marks on reverse Instituted in 1936, this retrospective award is estimated to have been awarded to approximately 11,000 civilians prisoners, hostages and deportees of the Great War The original silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', in the French style, and as-worn Condition: Toned about EF

France: Medal for Civilian Prisoners, Deported Persons and Hostages 1914-1918 (Medaille Des Prisonniers Civils, Deportees Et Otages 1914-1918) Instituted in 1936 and awarded retrospectively to qualifying civilian prisoners, deportees and hostages of the Great War. Qualifying persons were awarded only to those who had met the award criteria and had subsequently been issued with a 'Diploma' by the issuing authority. It is estimated that about 11,000 'Diplomas' were issued. The award could also be awarded posthumously Condition: About EF

France: Medal for Civilian Prisoners, Deportees and Hostages of the Great War (M?daille des Prisonniers Civils, D?port?s et Otages de la Grande Guerre), 1914-1918 Reverse having the Paris Mint bronze assay mark Condition: GVF

France: Medal for Dahomey 1892 (Medaille Du Dahomey 1892) 1st type medal with 'Olive' suspension, with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo in the reverse lower field A most colourful - and hard fought 'West Africa' colonial campaign, not least as Colonel Dodd's force of 4,000 French troops had to defeat an enemy force at Dogba estimated to number 15,000 'Behanzin' - the enemy force including an estimated 2,000 'Amazons' - the legendary women soldiers of West African history The medal fitted with a good clean length of silk riband With nice overall patination Condition: Dark toned about EF

France: Medal for Dahomey 1892 (Medaille Du Dahomey 1892) This 1st type medal with 'Olive' suspension, has the Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo in the reverse lower field A most colourful - and hard fought 'West Africa' colonial campaign, not least as Colonel Dodd's force of 4,000 French troops had to defeat an enemy force at Dogba estimated to number 15,000 'Behanzin' - the enemy force including an estimated 2,000 'Amazons' - the legendary women soldiers of West African history This silver medal has the Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo in the reverse lower field The medal fitted with stitched length of original silk riband Condition: Toned GVF

France: Medal for Dahomey 1892 (Medaille Du Dahomey 1892) With Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo & marks in the reverse lower field A most colourful - and hard fought \'West Africa\' colonial campaign, not least as Colonel Dodd\'s force of 4,000 French troops had to defeat an enemy force at Dogba estimated to number 15,000 \'Behanzin\' - the enemy force including an estimated 2,000 \'Amazons\' - the legendary women soldiers of West African history The medal fitted with a length of original silk riband Condition: GVF

France: Medal for Dahomey 1892 (Medaille Du Dahomey 1892) This silver medal has the Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo in the reverse lower field A most colourful - and hard fought 'West Africa' colonial campaign, not least as Colonel Dodd's force of 4,000 French troops had to defeat an enemy force at Dogba estimated to number 15,000 'Behanzin' - the enemy force including an estimated 2,000 'Amazons' - the legendary women soldiers of West African history This silver medal has the Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo in the reverse lower field Retaining the original silk riband Condition: Toned GVF

France: Medal for Dahomey 1892 (Medaille Du Dahomey 1892) With Paris Mint & marks comprising 'Cornucopias' with numeral '1' between, and 'Fasces' symbol in the reverse lower field A most colourful - and hard fought 'West Africa' colonial campaign, not least as Colonel Dodd's force of 4,000 French troops had to defeat an enemy force at Dogba estimated to number 15,000 'Behanzin' - the enemy force including an estimated 2,000 'Amazons' - the legendary women soldiers of West African history The medal fitted with a length of original silk riband Condition: GVF

France: Medal for Deportation and Internment For Acts of Resistance 1939-1945 (Medaille de la Deportation et de L'Internement 1939-1945). This example being for those 'Deported' The same medal was awarded with 2 x different ribbons. The ribbon with 7 x vertical stripes was for those 'Deported' Condition: GVF

France: Medal for Deportation and Internment For Acts of Resistance 1939-1945 (Medaille de la Deportation et de L'Internement 1939-1945). This example being for those 'Interned' The same medal was awarded with 2 x different ribbons. The ribbon with diagonal stripes was for those 'Interned' Condition: GVF

France: Medal for Deportation and Internment For Acts of Resistance 1939-1945 (Medaille de la Deportation et de L'Internment 1939-1945). This example being for those 'Deported', with clasp 'Deporte 1914-1918' The same medal was awarded with 2 x different ribbons. The ribbon with vertical stripes was for those 'Deported' The medal with Paris Mint 'Br' mark & 'Cornucopia' logo on reverse Condition: About EF

France: Medal for Deportation and Internment For Acts of Resistance 1939-1945 (Medaille de la Deportation et de L'Internment 1939-1945). This example being for those 'Interned' The same medal was awarded with 2 x different ribbons. The ribbon with diagonal stripes was for those 'Interned' The medal with Paris Mint 'Br' mark & 'Cornucopia' logo on reverse Medal riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: EF

France: Medal for Deportation and Internment For Acts of Resistance 1939-1945 (Medaille de la Deportation et de L\'Internment 1939-1945). This example being for those \'Interned\' The medal being early contemporary issue with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' and 'Br' (Bronze) assay marks in lower reverse field Resistance fighters & members of Resistance groups who were 'Interned' were awarded the unique 'Internees' diagonal designed riband Condition: GVF

France: Medal for Deportation and Internment For Acts of Resistance 1939-1945 with clasp 'Deporte' (Medaille de la Deportation et de L'Internment 1939-1945 agrafe 'Interne'). This example being for those 'Deported' The medal and clasp being early contemporary issue with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' and 'Br' (Bronze) assay marks The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: About GVF

France: Medal for Deportation and Internment For Acts of Resistance 1939-1945 with clasp 'Interne' (Medaille de la Deportation et de L'Internment 1939-1945 agrafe 'Interne'). This example being for those 'Interned' The same medal was awarded with 2 x different ribbons. The ribbon with diagonal stripes was for those 'Interned' The medal with Paris Mint 'Br' mark & 'Cornucopia' logo on reverse Condition: EF

France: Medal for Deportation and Internment For Acts of Resistance 1939-1945 with clasp 'Interne' (Medaille de la Deportation et de L'Internment 1939-1945 agrafe 'Interne'). This example being for those 'Interned' The medal and clasp being early contemporary issue with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' and 'Br' (Bronze) assay marks Condition: About EF

France: Medal for Deportation and Internment For Acts of Resistance 1939-1945 with clasp \'Deporte\' (Medaille de la Deportation et de L\'Internment 1939-1945 agrafe \'Interne\'). This example being for those \'Deported\' The medal and clasp being early contemporary issue with Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' and \'Br\' (Bronze) assay marks Although clasp(s) were not officially issued with this medal, veterans frequently adorned the riband with respective clasps Resistance fighters who were \'Deported\' (an unfortunate euphemism for what was almost always incarceration in a Nazi Conecncentration Camp) were awarded the unique \'Deportees\' riband which was 9 x vertical stripes Condition: GVF

France: Medal for Deportation and Internment For Acts of Resistance 1939-1945 with clasp \'Interne\' (Medaille de la Deportation et de L\'Internment 1939-1945 agrafe \'Interne\'). This example being for those \'Interned\' The medal and clasp being early contemporary issue with Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' and \'Br\' (Bronze) assay marks The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting, or \'epingle\', as worn in the French style Condition: About EF

France: Medal for Deportation and Internment For Acts of Resistance 1939-1945 with clasp \'Interne\' (Medaille de la Deportation et de L\'Internment 1939-1945 agrafe \'Interne\'). This example being for those \'Interned\' The medal being early contemporary issue with Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' and \'Br\' (Bronze) assay marks in lower reverse field Although clasp(s) were not officially issued with this medal, veterans frequently adorned the riband with respective clasps Resistance fighters & members of Resistance groups who were \'Interned\' were awarded the unique \'Internees\' diagonal designed riband Condition: GVF

France: Medal for Deportation and Internment For Acts of Resistance. With clasp '1914-1918' (Medaille de la Deportation et de L'Internment 1914-1918). This example being for those 'Interned' The recipient was 'Interned' for acts of resistance during the Great War The dated clasp was instututed by decree of 6 January 1955 The same medal was awarded with 2 x different ribbons. The ribbon with diagonal stripes being for those 'Interned' (for those 'Deported' the riband had vertical stripes) The medal with Paris Mint 'Br' mark & 'Cornucopia' logo on reverse Condition: Toned GVF

France: Medal for Deportation and Internment For Political Reasons 1939-1945 (Medaille de la Deportation et de L'Internement Pour Les Politiques 1939-1945). Wih clasp 'Deporte' The same medal was awarded with 2 x different ribbons. The ribbon with 7 x vertical stripes was for those 'Political' prisoners that were 'Deported' Condition: Edge bruising otherwise GVF

France: Medal for Deportation and Internment of Political Prisoners (Medaille De La Deportation Et De L'Internment Por Les Politiques). This with the riband of those who were 'Deported' Originally awarded in respect of those Political Prisoners 'Deported' during the Second World War, the qualifying award criteria was later made retrospective to include Political Prisoners who had been deported or interned during the Great War 1914-1918 The same medal was awarded with 2 x different ribands. The ribbon with 9 x vertical stripes was for the 'Deported' Medal with 'BR' bronze assay mark and 'Cornucopia' logo marks of the Paris Mint in lower reverse field Condition: GVF

France: Medal for Deportation and Internment of Political Prisoners 1939-1945, with clasp 'Deporte 1914-1918' (Medaille De La Deportation Et De L'Internment Por Les Politiques 1939-1945, Avec Agrafe 'Deporte 1914-1918') The same medal was awarded with 2 x different ribands. The ribbon with 9 x vertical stripes was for the 'Deported' Note the official clasp denoted that the recipient of a medal and this particualr clasp had the misfortune to have been a 'Political Deportee' in both World Wars Rare clasp Condition: EF

France: Medal for Deportation and Internment of Political Prisoners with clasp '1914-1918' (Medaille De La Deportation Et De L'Internment Por Les Politiques, Avec Agrafe '1914-1918') The same medal was awarded with 2 x different ribands. The ribbon with 9 x vertical stripes was for the 'Deported' Medal with 'BR' bronze assay mark and 'Cornucopia' logo marks of the Paris Mint in lower reverse field The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as-worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Medal for Deportation and Internment of Political Prisoners, with clasp \'Deporte\' (Medaille De La Deportation Et De L\'Internment Por Les Politiques 1939, Avec Agrafe \'Deporte\') Originally awarded in respect of those Political Prisoners \'Deported\' during the Second World War, the qualifying award criteria was later made retrospective to include Political Prisoners who had been deported or interned during the Great War 1914-1918 The same medal was awarded with 2 x different ribands. The ribbon with 9 x vertical stripes was for the \'Deported\' With Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo & \'BR\' marks on reverse lower field of the medal Condition: About EF

France: Medal for Deportation and Internment of Political Prisoners, with clasp \'Deporte\' (Medaille De La Deportation Et De L\'Internment Por Les Politiques 1939, Avec Agrafe \'Deporte\') Originally awarded in respect of those Political Prisoners 'Deported' during the Second World War, the qualifying award criteria was later made retrospective to include Political Prisoners who had been deported or interned during the Great War 1914-1918 The same medal was awarded with 2 x different ribands. The ribbon with 9 x vertical stripes was for the 'Deported' Condition: EF

France: Medal for Escapees (M?daille des ?vad?s) Instituted in 1926, and awarded to former Prisoners-of-War who had escaped from POW internment camp, or escaped while a prisoner enroute on transportation to a POW Camp On institution the medal was made retrospective to include escapers from the Franco-Prussian War and Great War, and to escapers in wars therefater Condition: GVF

France: Medal for Escapees (M?daille des ?vad?s) Instituted in 1926, and awarded to former Prisoners-of-War who had escaped from POW internment camp, or escaped while a prisoner enroute on transportation to a POW Camp On institution the medal was made retrospective to include escapers from the Franco-Prussian War and Great War, and to escapers in wars therefater Condition: GVF

France: Medal for Escapees (M?daille des ?vad?s) Instituted in 1926, and awarded to former Prisoners-of-War who had escaped from POW internment camp, or escaped while a prisoner enroute on transportation to a POW Camp On institution the medal was made retrospective to include escapers from the Franco-Prussian War and Great War, and to escapers in wars therefater Condition: EF

France: Medal for Escapees (M?daille des ?vad?s) Instituted in 1926, and awarded to former Prisoners-of-War who had escaped from POW internment camp, or escaped while a prisoner enroute on transportation to a POW Camp On institution the medal was made retrospective to include escapers from the Franco-Prussian War and Great War, and to escapers in wars therefater Condition: EF

France: Medal for Escapers (M?daille des ?vad?s) Instituted in 1926, and awarded to former Prisoners-of-War who had escaped from POW internment camp, or escaped while a prisoner enroute on transportation to a POW Camp On institution the medal was made retrospective to include escapers from the Franco-Prussian War and Great War, and to escapers in wars therefater Condition: GVF

France: Medal for North Africa (Medaille D'Afrique Du Nord) A retrospective service medal instituted on 29 April 1997, and awarded to veterans who had served for at least 90 days in the below African areas; - Algeria between 31 October 31 1954 and 2 July 1962 - Morocco between 31 June 1953 and 1 March 1956 - Tunisia between 1 January 1952 and 19 March 1956 The 90 days qualifying service was waived for those veterans who had been wounded and evacuated from any of the above theatres of operations Award of the medal grants the bearer the same rights as the "Title of the Nation's Gratitude", namely the right to a collective pension fund and to have the French flag draping one's coffin upon death Condition: VF

France: Medal for Operations in North Africa (1958), or Medaille Des Operations En Afrique Du Nord, with clasp 'Algerie' The clasp is of the slip over type The riband is fitted with a two pronged pin on reverse for wear Condition: VF

France: Medal for Operations in North Africa (Medaille des Operations en Afrique du Nord, 2nd modele). Second type medal With clasp \'Algerie\' clasp, and reduced \'Parachutist\' brevet insignia A second type ordnance issue medal - with reverse legend on 5 x lines - with official 'BR' bronze metal mark and 'Cornucopia' logo mark of the Paris Mint in lower reverse field The reduced size parachutists brevet on the riband is the French 'Para' wings brevet awarded to all qualified parachutists (paratroopers) of the French Army Algerie: The clasp 'Algerie' was awarded for 90 days campaign service in theatre 'Algeria' between circa 1954-1964, during the bloodiest of all the 'End of Empire' colonial conflicts contested by outgoing former European colonial powers n the post 1945 era The medal riband is fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Medal for Operations in North Africa (Medaille des Operations en Afrique du Nord, 2nd modele). Second type medal. With 2 x clasps (agrafes) \'Maroc\' & \'Algerie\' A second type ordnance issue medal - with reverse legend on 5 x lines - with official 'BR' bronze metal mark and 'Cornucopia' logo mark of the Paris Mint in lower reverse field The reduced size parachutists brevet on the riband is the French 'Para' wings brevet awarded to all qualified parachutists (paratroopers) of the French Army Maroc: The clasp 'Maroc' was awarded for 90 days campaign service in Morocco, between, 1 June 1953 and, 2 July 1962 Algerie: The clasp 'Algerie' was awarded for 90 days campaign service in theatre 'Algeria' between, 31 October 1954 to 1 July 1964, during the bloodiest of all the 'End of Empire' colonial conflicts contested by outgoing former European colonial powers n the post 1945 era Condition: About GVF

France: Medal for Operations in North Africa (Medaille des Operations en Afrique du Nord, 2nd modele). Variant 25mm medal. Second type. With clasp \'Mauritanie\' The medal & clasp by Parisian medalist 'Arthus Bertrand' A scarce 25mm variant, with makers mark logo of 'Arthus Bertrand', and metal hallmark 'Bronze' on rim The clasp 'Mauritanie' was awarded for 90 days service in theatre in Mauritania between 10 January 1957 to 1 January 1960. Of the 5 x different clasps awarded with this medal, that for 'Mauritanie' is the least common The riband fitted with a two-pronged pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Medal for Operations in North Africa, 1st type (M?daille des Op?rations en Afrique du Nord, 1st model) with 2 x clasps 'Algerie' & ?Mauritanie Second type reverse legend 'on 4 x lines' The clasp 'Algerie' was awarded for 90 days campaign service in theatre between circa 1954-1964, during the bloodiest of all the 'End of Empire' colonial conflicts fought by the former European colonial powers post 1945 The clasp 'Mauritanie' was awarded for 90 days service in theatre in Mauritania between 10 January 1957 to 1 January 1960. Of the 5 x different clasps awarded with this medal, that for 'Mauritanie' is the most uncommon The medal with 'BR' bronze assay mark and 'Cornucopia' logo marks of the Paris Mint in lower reverse field The medal riband is fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: Medal for Operations in North Africa, 2nd type (M?daille des Op?rations en Afrique du Nord, 2nd mod?le) ?Algerie? clasp. The riband fitted with reduced size 'Insignia for the Maintenance of Order in French North Africa' Second type reverse legend on '4 x lines' Awarded for campaign service during the long running end-of-empire colonial war in Algeria The medal with Paris Mint 'Br' mark & 'Cornucopia' logo on reverse Note: The insignia denoted on the riband was instituted by decree in 1956, and worn on the right breast of service tunics by qualifying French military personnel. Awarded in respect of qualifying services 1952-1962, in the following areas; Tunisia from 1 January 1952; Morocco from 1 June 1953; Algeria from 31 October 1954 The insignia with screwpost and plate fittings, and the medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as typically worn in the French style Condition: Toned about EF

France: Medal for Operations in North Africa, 2nd type (M?daille des Op?rations en Afrique du Nord, 2nd mod?le) with 1 clasp 'Algerie' and the riband fitted with a miniature gilt French Air Force 'Pilots' Brevet' Important: The medal is a scarce reduced size example, by maker Arthus Bertrand being 25mm dimension. With makers mark and 'Bronze' hallmark on rim Second type reverse legend 'on 4 x lines' Awarded for campaign service during the long running - and the bloodiest of all the 'End of Empire' colonial conflicts fought by the former European colonial powers after 1945 A scarce medal variant Condition: About EF

France: Medal for Operations in North Africa, 2nd type (M?daille des Op?rations en Afrique du Nord, 2nd mod?le) with 4 x clasps ?Maroc? 'Algerie' 'Tunisie' 'Mauritanie' Second type reverse legend 'on 4 x lines' Awarded for campaign service during the long running end-of-empire colonial wars in North Africa and mineral-rich Mauritania Scarce found with as many as 4 x clasps on the riband Condition: About EF

France: Medal for Operations in North Africa, 2nd type (M?daille des Op?rations en Afrique du Nord, 2nd mod?le) with ?Algerie? clasp Second type legend 'on 4 x lines' Awarded for campaign service during the long running end-of-empire colonial war in Algeria Condition: GVF

France: Medal for Operations in North Africa, 2nd type (M?daille des Op?rations en Afrique du Nord, 2nd mod?le) with ?Algerie? clasp. The riband fitted with enamelled regimental insignia of 1 RSM '1st Spahis Regiment' Second type legend on '4 x lines' Awarded for campaign service during the long running end-of-empire colonial war in Algeria The medal with Paris Mint 'Br' mark & 'Cornucopia' logo on reverse Note: The 1st Spahi Regiment (French: 1er R?giment de Spahis) is an armored regiment of the modern French Army, previously called the 1st Moroccan Spahi Regiment (French: 1er R?giment de Spahis Marocains). It was established in 1914 as a mounted cavalry unit recruited primarily from indigenous Moroccan horsemen. The regiment saw service in both the First World War and the Second World War as part of the Forces Fran?aises Libres as well as post-war service in the French-Indochina War and elsewhere. The modern regiment continues the traditions of all former Spahi regiments in the French Army of Africa Condition: Toned EF

France: Medal for Operations in North Africa, 2nd type (M?daille des Op?rations en Afrique du Nord, 2nd mod?le) with ?Mauritanie? clasp. The riband with 'Wound Star' (Insignie des Blesses) & Parachutists (TAP) Brevet Second type legend 'on 4 x lines' The clasp 'Mauritanie' was awarded for 90 days service in theatre in Mauritania between 10 January 1957 to 1 January 1960. Of the 5 x different clasps awarded with this medal, that for 'Mauritanie' is the most uncommon Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia originally only being a riband with a red enamelled star. Latterly the authorized protocol was to wear the red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal to denote wounds. Later still white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, preferred to wear the unofficial 'Wound' medals. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the orginal 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since circa 1918 The medal with 'BR' bronze assay mark and 'Cornucopia' logo marks of the Paris Mint in lower reverse field An attractive campaign medal to a veteran French 'Para' Condition: GVF

France: Medal for Operations in North Africa, 2nd type (Medaille des Operations en Afrique du Nord, 2nd modele) with 1 clasp \'Algerie\' and the riband fitted with a miniature gilt French Air Force \'Pilots\' Brevet\' Important: The medal is a scarce reduced size example, by maker Arthus Bertrand being 25mm dimension. With makers mark and \'Bronze\' hallmark on rim Second type reverse legend \'on 4 x lines\' Awarded for campaign service during the long running - and the bloodiest of all the \'End of Empire\' colonial conflicts fought by the former European colonial powers after 1945 A scarce medal variant Condition: About EF

France: Medal for Operations in North Africa, First type (M?daille des Op?rations en Afrique du Nord, 1st mod?le) with ?Algerie? clasp. The riband fitted with Brevet of the Insignia for Elementary Military Preparation (Insignie de pr?paration militaire ?l First type legend on '5 x lines' Awarded for campaign service during the long running end-of-empire colonial war in Algeria The medal with Paris Mint 'Br' mark & 'Cornucopia' logo on reverse The silk ribbon fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French tradition The silk ribbon fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French tradition Condition: EF

France: Medal for Operations in North Africa, First type (M?daille des Op?rations en Afrique du Nord, 1st mod?le) with ?Algerie? clasp. The riband with Insignia of 2 / REP (2nd Regiment Entranger Du Parachutists), or 2nd Regiment of Legion Paratroopers First type legend on '5 x lines' Awarded for campaign service during the long running end-of-empire colonial war in Algeria The medal with Paris Mint 'Br' mark & 'Cornucopia' logo on reverse Note: 2/ REP is the only dedicated Parachute unit of the Foreign Legion. 2/ REP has it's origins in Algeria where in 1948 it was first raised as 2 / BEP (2nd Battalion Etranger Du Parachutist) In 1949, 2 / BEP deployed to Indochina, where in 1954 the battalion was annihilated at the battle of Dien Bien Phu. Reconstituted, thereafter 2 BEP, was collectively awarded the Legion D'Honneur, and left Indochina in 1955 - it left behind an estimated 1500 casualties! Between 1956 to 1962, and restyled 2 REP, the unit served continuously in Algeria. By the time the Algerian War was formally concluded in 1962, 2 REP had liquidated (or neutralised) an estimated 4000 of the enemy The 2 REP para badge with clutchback fitting The silk ribbon fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French tradition An attractive 'Para' veteran item Condition: EF

France: Medal for Operations in North Africa, First type (M?daille des Op?rations en Afrique du Nord, 1st mod?le) with ?Maroc? clasp, and 'Wound Bar' (Insignie des Blesses). The riband fitted with the Brevet of a Parachutist, or 'Para' wings First type legend on '5 x lines' Awarded for campaign service during the end of empire colonial wars in North Africa - the 'Paras' seeing considerable border combat deployments alng the Moroccoan / Algerian border Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still, post 1945, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres - of the type fitted on this medal - were authorised for officil wear on campaign medal ribands. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who had left the services, did as they pleased, many opting to wear the unofficial medals, while others wore the 'Wound Stars' and 'Wound Bars' on the ribands of the respective campaign medals for the campaigns in which they had been wounded. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the orginal 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 The medal with Paris Mint 'Br' mark & 'Cornucopia' logo on reverse Condition: EF

France: Medal for Political Prisoners of the Invasion 1914-1918 (Medaille Des Victimes De L'Invasion 1914-1918) Instituted in 1921, thre medla was awarded to French nationals in the German occupied territories of France who were deemed 'Political Prisoners' imprisoned and subject to harsh rigorous treatment including deportation to Concentration Camps for Political Prisoners that were established by the Germans in Poland and Lithuania The original silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', in the French style, and as-worn A rarely seen medal on the market Condition: GVF

France: Medal for the Argonne and Vauquois 1914-1918 (La Medaille des Combattants de l\'Argonne et du Vauquois 1914-1918). 2nd type Second type medal with ball and single ring suspension with reverse legend 'Vauquois 1914-1918' on 2 x lines This medal commemorates the fighting in the Argonne region of France that covered the period September 1914 to September 1918. During the four years of fighting, it is estimated that 150,000 allied personnel (French, Italian & American) were killed in the fighting in the Argonne region - and the village of Vauquois that was completely destroyed (and never rebuilt) The striking obverse of the medal is a portrait of a French 'Poilu' depicted atop the impressive war memorial located on the Haute Chevauchee road near Hill 285 A scarce and desirable 'Battle Medal', and one the hardest to find on the market Condition: About EF

France: Medal for the Battle of the Marne (Medaille De La Marne) Awarded to French veterans who had fought at the Marne - the great French battle of September 1914, when 'The Miracle of the Marne ' legend was born, when thousands of 'Paris Taxis' and Omni-buses', and their civilian drivers, were employed to shuttle French troops to the front to stem the rapid German advance - a logistics ploy that ultimately saved the fall of Paris With original silk riband Condition: About EF

France: Medal for the Battle of the Marne (Medaille De La Marne) Awarded to French veterans who had fought at the Marne - the great French battle of September 1914, when 'The Miracle of the Marne ' legend was born, when thousands of 'Paris Taxis' and Omni-buses', and their civilian drivers, were employed to shuttle French troops to the front to stem the rapid German advance - a logistics ploy that ultimately saved the fall of Paris With original stitched silk riband Condition: About EF

France: Medal for the Battle of the Marne (Medaille De La Marne) Awarded to French veterans who had fought at the Marne - the great French battle of September 1914, when \'The Miracle of the Marne \' legend was born, when thousands of \'Paris Taxis\' and Omni-buses\', and their civilian drivers, were employed to shuttle French troops to the front to stem the rapid German advance - a logistics ploy that ultimately saved the fall of Paris The medal fitted with its original long length of silk riband Condition: EF

France: Medal for the Battle of the Marne (Medaille De La Marne) Awarded to French veterans who had fought at the Marne - the great French battle of September 1914, when 'The Miracle of the Marne ' legend was born, when thousands of 'Paris Taxis' and Omni-buses', and their civilian drivers, were employed to shuttle French troops to the front to stem the rapid German advance - a logistics ploy that ultimately saved the fall of Paris The medal fitted with original long length of silk riband Condition: About EF

France: Medal for the Battle of the Marne (Medaille De La Marne) Awarded to French veterans who had fought at the Marne - the great French battle of September 1914, when 'The Miracle of the Marne ' legend was born, when thousands of 'Paris Taxis' and Omni-buses', and their civilian drivers, were employed to shuttle French troops to the front to stem the rapid German advance - a logistics ploy that ultimately saved the fall of Paris With original stitched silk riband Condition: About EF

France: Medal for the Battle of the Marne (Medaille De La Marne) Awarded to French veterans who had fought at the Marne - the great French battle of September 1914, when 'The Miracle of the Marne ' legend was born, when thousands of 'Paris Taxis' and Omni-buses', and their civilian drivers, were employed to shuttle French troops to the front to stem the rapid German advance - a logistics ploy that ultimately saved the fall of Paris With original silk riband The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' in the French style and as-worn Condition: About EF

France: Medal for the Battle of the Marne (Medaille De La Marne). Positively attributed to Corporal Andre Camille Ernest Dealadriere, 20th Company, 3rd Battalion, 233rd Regiment of Infantry Important: Sold together with original card box of issue and named and dated award enclosure certificate awarded to; - Corporal, Andre Camille Ernest Deladriere, 20 Coy, 3rd Batallion 233rd Regiment of Infantry As a veteran Corporal Deladriere resided at 28 Rue Com Souville, Calais, Pas De Calais, France Awarded to French veterans who had fought at the Marne - the great French battle of September 1914, when 'The Miracle of the Marne ' legend was born, when thousands of 'Paris Taxis' and Omni-buses', and their civilian drivers, were employed to shuttle French troops to the front to stem the rapid German advance - a logistics ploy that ultimately saved the fall of Paris The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' in the French style and as-worn Condition: About EF

France: Medal for the Battle of the Marne (Medaille De La Marne). With red enamelled 'Wound Star' emblem (Insignie des Blesses) on riband Awarded to French veterans who had fought at the Marne - the great French battle of September 1914, when 'The Miracle of the Marne ' legend was born, when thousands of 'Paris Taxis' and Omni-buses', and their civilian drivers, were employed to shuttle French troops to the front to stem the rapid German advance - a logistics ploy that ultimately prevented the fall of Paris Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally only a riband with a red enamelled star. Latterly the authorized protocol was to wear the red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal to denote wounds. Later still white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, preferred to wear the unofficial 'Wound' medals. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the original 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since circa 1918 With original silk riband, this fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Medal for the Battle of the Somme (Medaille De La Somme) Both French and British and Empire military veterans qualified for this campaign medal commemorating the Somme battles in both World Wars The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' in the French style and as-worn Condition: EF

France: Medal for the Battle of the Somme (Medaille De La Somme) The medal with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' & bronze metal hallmarks impressed on the rim, as issued Both French and British and Empire military veterans qualified for this campaign medal commemorating the Somme battles of both World Wars The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Medal for the Battle of the Somme (Medaille De La Somme) 1914-1940 The medal with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' & bronze metal hallmarks impressed on the rim, as issued Both French and British and British Empire military veterans qualified for this campaign medal commemorating the Somme battles of both World Wars Condition: GVF

France: Medal for the Battle of the Somme (Medaille De La Somme) 1914-1940 The medal with official Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' & bronze metal hallmarks impressed on reverse of the medal, as issued Both French and British and British Empire military veterans qualified for this campaign medal commemorating the Somme battles of both World Wars The medal fitted with its original silk riband, as issued Condition: EF

France: Medal for the Battle of the Somme (Medaille De La Somme) 1914-1940 The medal with official Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' & bronze metal hallmarks impressed on reverse of the medal, as issued Both French and British and British Empire military veterans qualified for this campaign medal commemorating the Somme battles of both World Wars The medal fitted with its original silk riband, together with a two-pronged mounting pin, or, \'epingle\' as worn by the recipient Condition: EF

France: Medal for the Battles of the 'Aisne' 1914-1918 & 1939 -40. With 2 x clasps 'Aisne 1914-18' & 'Aisne 1939-40' (M?daille de l?Aisne 1914-18 & 1939-40 avec barrettes ?Aisne 1914-1918? & 'Aisne 1939-40') One of only two x 'Battle' medals that could be awarded for service in either or both 'World Wars'. The other was the 'Somme Medal', which latter wa snot issued with clasps The clasps on the medal denoting an award to a veteran 'Poilu' who had served in the Battles of the Aisne, and or the Chemin Des Dames sector during both the Great War and again in the Second World War A seldom seen two clasp medal Scarce Condition: About EF

France: Medal for the Battles of the 'Aisne' with clasp 'Aisne 1914-1918' (M?daille de l?Aisne avec barrette ?Aisne 1914-1918?) The clasp denoting an award to a veteran 'Poilu' who had served in the Battles of the Aisne, and or the Chemin Des Dames sector during the Great War The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' in the traditional French style Condition: About EF

France: Medal for the Battles of the \'Aisne\' 1914-1918 & 1939 -40. With 2 x clasps \'Aisne 1939-40\' & \'Aisne 1914-18\' (Medaille de l\'Aisne 1914-18 & 1939-40 avec barrettes \'Aisne 1939-40\' & \'Aisne 1914-1918\') One of only two x \'Battle\' medals that could be awarded for service in either or both \'World Wars\'. The other was the \'Somme Medal\', which latter was not issued with clasps The clasps on the medal denoting an award to a veteran \'Poilu\' who had served in the Battles of the Aisne, and or the Chemin Des Dames sector during both the Great War and again in the Second World War A seldom seen maximum issue two clasp medal Scarce Condition: About EF

France: Medal for the Day of the Common Soldier 'Poilu', 1915 (Insigne de Qu?tes, Journ?e du Poilu 1915). Bronze issue This attractive example of a Great War 'Charity Medal' was for rewarding donors of large contributions to the war effort, and specifically for providing benefits to the ordinary soldiers 'Poilus'. The obverse has in centre a figure of a bugler and crossed swords, with legend 'Jounree Du Poliu 1915'. Reverse has the legend ?La Marne 1914, Yser 1915, Verdun, La Somme, 1916 Condition: GVF

France: Medal for the Defenders of Arras 1914-1918 (La M?daille des Defenseurs d\'Arras 1914-1918). 2nd type Second type medal with ball and single ring suspension This medal commemorates the fighting in the Arras / Artois region of France 1914-1918 The silk moire riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin or 'boule' as worn in the traditional French style A scarce and desirable 'Battle Medal', and only infrequently seen on the market Condition: About EF

France: Medal for the Defenders of Arras 1914-1918 (La Medaille des Defenseurs d\'Arras 1914-1918). 2nd type Second type medal with ball and single ring suspension This medal commemorates the fighting in the Arras / Artois region of France 1914-1918 The medal fitted with the original watered silk \'moire\' riband as issued. Bright A scarce and desirable \'Battle Medal\', and only infrequently seen on the market Condition: About EF

France: Medal for the Defenders of Arras 1914-1918 (La Medaille des Defenseurs d\'Arras 1914-1918). 2nd type The medal with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and metal hallmark indented on the flat edge of the rim Second type medal with ball and single ring suspension This medal commemorates the fighting in the Arras / Artois region of France 1914-1918 The silk moire riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin or 'boule' as worn in the traditional French style A scarce and desirable 'Battle Medal', and only infrequently seen on the market Condition: About EF

France: Medal for the Defenders of Belfort 1870-1871 (La M?daille Des D?fenseurs de Belfort) This silver veterans medal was instituted in 1910 by the Council of the Municipality of Belfort, for award to the defenders of Belfort during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871 Obverse bears the iconic 'Lion of Belfort' monument - the largest stone statue in France - designed by the famous French sculptor Auguste Bertholdi (whose most famous work was the Statute of Liberty) and unveiled as a memorial to the defenders of Belfort in 1880 The siege of Belfort lasted 104 days before the defenders were able to retire with full military honours It is estimated that the garrison of Belfort comprised about 17,700 all-ranks, of whom 4,750 were killed, along with 336 civilians. The Germans lost about 2,000 men during the siege Note: Apart from awards of the Legion D'Honneur / Medaille Militaire for specific acts of distinguished service, there was no official campaign medal awarded for the Franco-Prussian War until the creation of the commemorative medal instituted in 1911 A scarce and desirable 'Battle' medal Condition: Toned GVF

France: Medal for the Defenders of Belfort 1870-1871 (La M?daille Des D?fenseurs de Belfort) This silver veterans medal was instituted in 1910 by the Council of the Municiplaity of Belfort, for award to the defenders of Belfort during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871 Obverse bears the iconic 'Lion of Belfort' monument - the largest stone statue in France - designed by the famous French sculptor Auguste Bertholdi (whose most famous work was the Statute of Liberty) and unveiled as a memorial to the defenders of Belfort in 1880 The siege of Belfort lasted 104 days before the defenders were able to retire with full military honours It is estimated that the garrison of Belfort comprised about 17,700 all-ranks, of whom 4,750 were killed, along with 336 civilians. The Germans lost about 2,000 men during the siege Note: Apart from awards of the Legion D'Honneur / Medaille Militaire for specific acts of distinguished service, there was no official campaign medal awarded for the Franco-Prussian War until the creation of the commemorative medal instituted in 1911 A scarce and desirable 'Battle' medal Condition: GVF

France: Medal for the Defenders of Belfort 1870-1871 (La M?daille Des D?fenseurs de Belfort) This silver veterans medal was instituted in 1910 by the Council of the Municiplaity of Belfort, for award to the defenders of Belfort during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871 Obverse bears the iconic 'Lion of Belfort' monument - the largest stone statue in France - designed by the famous French sculptor Auguste Bertholdi (whose most famous work was the Statute of Liberty) and unveiled as a memorial to the defenders of Belfort in 1880 The siege of Belfort lasted 104 days before the defenders were able to retire with full military honours It is estimated that the garrison of Belfort comprised about 17,700 all-ranks, of whom 4,750 were killed, along with 336 civilians. The Germans lost about 2,000 men during the siege Note: Apart from awards of the Legion D'Honneur / Medaille Militaire for specific acts of distinguished service, there was no official campaign medal awarded for the Franco-Prussian War until the creation of the commemorative medal instituted in 1911 A scarce and desirable 'Battle' medal Condition: Toned GVF

France: Medal for the Defenders of Belfort 1870-1871 (La Medaille Des Defenseurs de Belfort) This silver veterans medal was instituted in 1910 by the Council of the Municipality of Belfort, for award to the defenders of Belfort during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871 Obverse bears the iconic 'Lion of Belfort' monument - the largest stone statue in France - designed by the famous French sculptor Auguste Bertholdi (whose most famous work was the Statute of Liberty) and unveiled as a memorial to the defenders of Belfort in 1880 The siege of Belfort lasted 104 days before the defenders were able to retire with full military honours It is estimated that the garrison of Belfort comprised about 17,700 all-ranks, of whom 4,750 were killed, along with 336 civilians. The Germans lost about 2,000 men during the siege Note: Apart from awards of the Legion D'Honneur / Medaille Militaire for specific acts of distinguished service, there was no official campaign medal awarded for the Franco-Prussian War until the creation of the commemorative medal instituted in 1911 The original stitched silk riband fitted with a contemporary safety pin for wear, and as issued to veterans A scarce and desirable 'Battle' medal Condition: GVF

France: Medal for the Defenders of Belfort 1870-1871 (La Medaille Des Defenseurs de Belfort) This silver veterans medal was instituted in 1910 by the Council of the Municipality of Belfort, for award to the defenders of Belfort during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871 Obverse bears the iconic 'Lion of Belfort' monument - the largest stone statue in France - designed by the famous French sculptor Auguste Bertholdi (whose most famous work was the Statute of Liberty) and unveiled as a memorial to the defenders of Belfort in 1880 The siege of Belfort lasted 104 days before the defenders were able to retire with full military honours It is estimated that the garrison of Belfort comprised about 17,700 all-ranks, of whom 4,750 were killed, along with 336 civilians. The Germans lost about 2,000 men during the siege Note: Apart from awards of the Legion D'Honneur / Medaille Militaire for specific acts of distinguished service, there was no official campaign medal awarded for the Franco-Prussian War until the creation of the commemorative medal instituted in 1911 The original stitched silk riband fitted with a contemporary safety pin for wear, and as issued to veterans A scarce and desirable 'Battle' medal Condition: GVF

France: Medal for the Exiled Patriot 1939-1945 (Medaille Du Patriote 1939-1945) Instituted by decree in 1954, the medal was specifically for award to those nationals who were ordinarily residents of Alsace-Lorraine and who were arrested and interned in camps, and or, were either outlawed, exiled or forced to take residence in another enemy occupied territory during the course of the Nazi occuaption A seldom found and scarce medal The riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as-worn in the French style Condition: About EF

France: Medal for the expedition to Mexico 1862-63 (Medaille de L'expedition du Mexique 1862-63) Medal obverse with signature of the designer 'Barre' Silver medal fitted with the original silk riband, this latter with minor fraying Condition: VF

France: Medal for the expedition to Mexico 1862-63 (Medaille de L'expedition du Mexique 1862-63) Medal obverse with signature of the designer 'Barre' Silver medal fitted with the original silk riband now faded and frayed Condition: Toned VF

France: Medal for the Mexico Expedtion of 1862-1863 (Medaille De L'Expedition Du Mexique 1862-1863) Medal in silver (with poincon hallmark on base of reverse) with 'Barre' designer details on obverse The medal fitted with original ornate silk 'moire' ribbon It was during the Mexico Expedition, on 30 April 1863, that the Legion Etrangere (Foreign Legion) fought their most iconic battle - Camerone - whereat the heavily outnumbered Legion detachment of less then 70 'All-Ranks' fought to the death (5 x 'Other Ranks' survived after a final bayonet attack) against a Mexican force estimated at more than 2000. The legionnaiers were under the command of the one armed Crimean War veteran, Captain Danjou. To this day, 'Camerone Day' is celebrated each year on 30 April, wherever and under whatever conditions the Legion is serving (in 1953. the Legion defenders of Dien-Bien-Phu during the Indoch-China war celebrated with air-dropped wine concentrate, while under the guns of the Viet-Minh). Captain Danjou's preserved wooden hand is paraded under a guard of honour each 'Camerone Day' at Legion Headquarters Condition: Toned about EF

France: Medal for the Refractory (Medaille du Refractaire / Insignie du Refractaire) Instituted in 1963, the medal was awarded to French nationals who purposely escaped the compulsory German labour transportation orders to be sent to Germany to work for the German War effort With Paris Mint logo and metal hallmarks on reverse field A nice early strike of an uncommon Second World War medal Condition: EF

France: Medal for the Refractory (Medaille du Refractaire / Insignie du Refractaire) Instituted in 1963, the medal was awarded to French nationals who purposely escaped the compulsory German labour transportation orders to be sent to Germany to work for the German War effort With Paris Mint logo and metal hallmarks on reverse field Condition: GVF

France: Medal for the Refractory 1940-1945 (Medaille du Refractaire / Insignie du Refractaire 1940-1945) Instituted in 1963, the medal was awarded to French nationals who purposely escaped the compulsory German labour transportation orders to be sent to Germany to work for the German War effort With Paris Mint logo and metal hallmarks on reverse field The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style A choice early strike of what is a scarce seen French Second World War medal Condition: GVF

France: Medal for the Rhineland (M?daille de Rhenanie) Second issue type Condition: GVF

France: Medal for the Rhineland (M?daille de Rhenanie). 1st type reverse The medal - rare 1st type reverse - with makers marks (Arthus Bertrand) and word 'Bronze' stamped on rim Awarded for occupation service in Germany i.e., Rhur, Rhine & Tyrol, in the post war years following the Great War Rare Condition: GVF

France: Medal for the Rhineland (M?daille de Rhenanie). 1st type reverse The medal - rare 1st type reverse - with makers marks (Arthus Bertrand) and word 'Bronze' stamped on rim Awarded for occupation service in Germany i.e., Rhur, Rhine & Tyrol, in the post war years following the Great War Scarce Condition: GVF

France: Medal for the Rhineland (M?daille de Rhenanie). 2nd type reverse The medal - 2nd type reverse - without any makers marks Awarded for occupation service in Germany i.e., Rhur, Rhine & Tyrol, in the post war years following the Great War Condition: GVF

France: Medal for the Rhineland (M?daille de Rhenanie). 2nd type reverse The medal - 2nd type reverse - with makers marks (Arthus Bertrand) and word 'Bronze' stamped on rim Awarded for occupation service in Germany i.e., Rhur, Rhine & Tyrol, in the post war years following the Great War Condition: GVF

France: Medal for the Rhineland (Medaille de Rhenanie). 1st type reverse The medal has the scarcer 1st type reverse - with makers marks (Arthus Bertrand) and word \'Bronze\' stamped on flat edge of the rim Awarded for occupation service in Germany i.e., Rhur, Rhine & Tyrol, in the post war years following the Great War The medal riband fitted with a good long length of original silk riband Condition: GVF

France: Medal for the Rhineland (Medaille de Rhenanie). 1st type reverse The medal has the scarcer 1st type reverse - with makers marks (Arthus Bertrand) and word 'Bronze' stamped on rim Awarded for occupation service in Germany i.e., Rhur, Rhine & Tyrol, in the post war years following the Great War The medal riband fitted with a good long length of original silk 'moire' riband Condition: GVF

France: Medal for the War Wounded 2016 (M?daille des bless?s de guerre). With red enamelled star on riband Note: The inclusion of the red enamelled star on the riband denotes that the recipient was wounded a second time A century after the institution of the 'Insigne Des Blesses' (a riband and enamelled wound star), the French Government formally instituted a 'Wound Medal' by decree n? 2016-1130 of the President of the Republic dated 17 August 2016. It is now an official decoration of the French Republic. The photo below shows the model described in the decree The medal for the war wounded uses the same medal riband as the earlier 'Insigne Des Blesses' Condition: EF

France: Medal for those Deported or Interned for Political Reasons 1940-1945 (Medaille De La Deportation Et De L'Internment 1939-1945). With 'Interned' type ribbon Note: The riband with vertical stripes indicate those who were deported - those who were interned wore ribands with diagonal stripes Condition: GVF

France: Medal for Upper Silesia (M?daille Commemorative de Haute-Silesie), 1920-1922 A scarce issue French Medal Condition: GVF

France: Medal for Upper Silesia (M?daille de Haute-Silesie), 1920-1922 Awarded for service with the International Intervention Forces deployed under the auspices of the League of Nations to the disputed Silesian region between Germany/Poland. The plebiscite that was subsequently held ruled in favour of Poland, which country was awarded additional territory and ultimately fuelled the Nazi invasion of Poland in 1939 Condition: GVF

France: Medal for Upper Silesia (M?daille de Haute-Silesie), 1920-1922 Awarded for service with the International Intervention Forces deployed under the auspices of the League of Nations to the disputed Silesian region between Germany/Poland. The plebiscite that was subsequently held ruled in favour of Poland, which country was awarded additional territory - the land awarded subsequently being used as one of the pretexts that fuelled the Nazi invasion of Poland in 1939 Condition: EF

France: Medal for Upper Silesia (M?daille de Haute-Silesie), 1920-1922 Awarded for service with the International Intervention Forces deployed under the auspices of the League of Nations to the disputed Silesian region between Germany/Poland. The plebiscite that was subsequently held ruled in favour of Poland, which country was awarded additional territory and ultimately fuelled the Nazi invasion of Poland in 1939 Condition: GVF

France: Medal for Upper Silesia (M?daille de Haute-Silesie), 1920-1922 Awarded for service with the International Intervention Forces deployed under the auspices of the League of Nations to the disputed Silesian region between Germany/Poland. The plebiscite that was subsequently held ruled in favour of Poland, which country was awarded additional territory and ultimately fuelled the Nazi invasion of Poland in 1939 Condition: VF

France: Medal for Upper Silesia (M?daille de Haute-Silesie), 1920-1922 Awarded for service with the International Intervention Forces deployed under the auspices of the League of Nations to the disputed Silesian region between Germany/Poland. The plebiscite that was subsequently held ruled in favour of Poland, which country was awarded additional territory and ultimately fuelled the Nazi invasion of Poland in 1939 Medal fitted in the 'French style' with a two pronged mounting pin on the ribbon Condition: GVF

France: Medal for Upper Silesia (Medaille de Haute-Silesie), 1920-1922 Awarded for service with the International Intervention Forces deployed under the auspices of the League of Nations to the disputed Silesian region between Germany/Poland. The plebiscite that was subsequently held ruled in favour of Poland, which country was awarded additional territory and ultimately fuelled the Nazi invasion of Poland in 1939 Medal fitted with a good long length of riband Scarce Condition: GVF

France: Medal of Colonial Merit (La Medaille Du Merite Coloniale) Awarded by the Fédération Nationale des anciens d'outre-mer et anciens combattants des Troupes de marine (National Federation of Overseas Combat Veterans of the Colonial Troops) A gilt and enamel breast badge - the obverse design including a large gilt fouled 'Anchor' - the distinctive cap badge insignia of the French Colonial infantry (Marins) regiments The Medal of 'Colonial Merit was created on January 28, 1949 by Mr. Paul Patin, president of the Amicale des Anciens of the 3rd RIC and the 21st RIC as a private honorary distinction specific to this association. Its transfer to the French Federation of Anciens Coloniaux et Anciens Combattants Coloniaux was proposed by President Patin and approved by the General Assembly of the Federation on October 25, 1958. A subsequent Commission decided, decided on the practical conditions of this transfer, adapted the statutes to this new situation, taken into account the archives. The Colonial Merit has thus become the honorary distinction bestowed by the Federation as a reward for outstanding dedication to the cause and to the ideals it has set itself the task of supporting. The Medal of Colonial Merit, is a medal of distinction awarded to office holders and veteran members of the association in respect of outstanding services performed by the nominees in promoting and fostering the aims of the veterans society. The society website contains the details, photographs and biographies, of awardees - and well worth consulting. see the association website at: https://www.troupesdemarine-ancredor.org/ An attractive colonial veterans award Condition: About EF

France: Medal of Deportation and Internment for Acts of Resistance 1939-1945 (Medaille de la Deportation et de L'internment Pour Faits de Resistance 1939-45). With riband for 'The Interned' Awarded with two different ribands - this the diagonal riband indicating the recipient had been 'Interned' The medal was awarded to any French person who qualified as being deported or interned for acts of resistance anytime prior to 1st August 1943 Condition: GVF

France: Medal of Deportation and Internment for those 'Deported' for Resistance Activities (Medaille De La Deportation Et De L'Internment Pour Faits De Resistance 1939-1945). With 'Deported' type riband The riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin in the French style as-worn Note: The riband with vertical stripes indicate those who were deported - those who were interned wore ribands with diagonal stripes Condition: GVF

France: Medal of Deportation and Internment for those 'Interned' for Resistance Activities (Medaille De La Deportation Et De L'Internment Pour Faits De Resistance 1939-1945). With 'Interned' type riband The riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin in the French style as-worn Note: The riband with vertical stripes indicate those who were deported - those who were interned wore ribands with diagonal stripes Condition: GVF

France: Medal of French Recognition (Gratitude) 1939-1945 (Medaille De La Reconnaissance Francaise 1939-1945). 2nd Class Silver An ordnance issue medal with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and metal mark indented on flat edge of the rim Originally this award of a different design - but same ribbon - had originally been instituted in 1917, to reward persons for services performed in and immediately after the Great War. In 1945, by official decree of 14 September 1945, the medal was re-introduced with a new design and revised set of award criteria, as laid out below: Art. 1 . - The Medal of French Recognition, instituted by decree of July 13, 1917, can once again be awarded to people and communities who have distinguished themselves, by their dedication to the French cause, during the campaign opened in September 1939 Art. 2. - The French Reconnaissance Medal can be awarded to any person of French nationality who, on the occasion of the war and during the duration of the hostilities, either performed acts of dedication in the public interest, or returned to the country of the services reported, without these actions being of a military nature Art. 3. - The French Recognition Medal may be awarded to foreigners, civilians or soldiers Art. 4. - The French Recognition Medal may be awarded posthumously to the persons referred to above. It may, exceptionally, be awarded to French or foreign communities without this distinction conferring the right to individual wearing of the medal Art. 5. - Cannot be taken into consideration the services which have already been rewarded either by the nomination or the promotion of the interested parties in the Order of the Legion of Honor, or by the attribution of the Cross of the Liberation or of the Medal of the Resistance, Military Medal, War Cross or Medal for acts of courage and dedication Art. 6. - The French Recognition Medal is granted by decree issued on the proposal of the Minister of the Interior Art. 7. - Are canceled the acts known as: decree of August 11, 1941 and decree of April 14, 1942 relating to the attribution of the medal of French Recognition, and are, on the other hand, repealed all previous contrary provisions Art. 8. - The Minister of the Interior is responsible for the execution of this decree, which will be published in the Official Journal of the French Republic An estimated 12,000 medals of all classes were awarded in respect of medals awarded for deeds and services performed during the Second World War, and for providing devoted services to victims and communities that continued to be affected by the legacy of the war in the immediate post war years The last awards of this medal were presented in 1959 Condition: GVF

France: Medal of French Recognition 1914-1918 (Medaille De La Reconnaissance Francaise 1914-1918). 1st type. 1st Class \'Gilt\' medal with silk rosette The Medal of French Gratitude was created on, 13 July 1917, and originally was intended as a decoration for award to civilians - albeit the award criteria was subsequently expanded to include reward to military & nursing personnel (French & Allied). The medal was created to express gratitude by the French government to all those who, without legal or military obligation, had come to the aid of the injured, disabled, refugees, or who had performed an act of exceptional dedication in the presence of the enemy during the First World War. The creation of this distinction was mainly the result of unsuccessful offensives of General Nivelle in 1917 and the serious crisis of confidence in France. The French government thus wanted to thank those who, despite the crisis, were always volunteering The decoration was awarded to: Persons who, in the presence of the enemy, have performed acts of exceptional dedication, the duration of these services having spanned one year (Decree of December 2, 1917); Deserving communities (whose members were are not allowed to wear the ribbon or individual medal by decree of December 2, 1917); Citizens of Alsace and Lorraine who were deported, exiled or imprisoned, before August 1, 1914, by German authorities because of their attachment to France and those in the departments occupied themselves, for their courageous stand while exposed to reprisals (Decree of 1 April 1922); and Prisoners of war, civilian prisoners, hostages and deportees because of exceptional acts courage and dedication for the allied cause. The inhabitants of occupied areas or Alsace and Lorraine who helped these people (decrees of 29 November 1926 and December 8, 1928) The decoration was awarded in three grades: Gold, Silver and Bronze The decoration was awarded in two different designs: Type I by Jules Desbois (for Great War awardees) and Type II (for Second World War wardees) by Maurice Delannoy. It has been estimated that an estimated 15,000 people and communities were recipients of this award This decoration is now obsolete, with the last award being issued on February 14, 1959. Rare seen as a 1st Class award Condition: GVF

France: Medal of French Recognition 1914-1918 (Medaille De La Reconnaissance Francaise 1914-1918). 1st Type 3rd Class. Bronze medal Also referred to as the Medal of Gratitude, and awarded to those who came to the aid and rendered assistance to; the war wounded; to the families of soldiers killed in battle; to the mutilated; and to those refugees who had to leave their homes and or were left destitute by the carnage of war Condition: GVF

France: Medal of French Recognition 1914-1918 (Medaille De La Reconnaissance Francaise 1914-1918). 3rd Class. Bronze medal Note: A second version of this medal with same riband but different obverse design was introduced for the Second World War era Condition: GVF

France: Medal of French Recognition 1914-1918 (Medaille De La Reconnaissance Francaise 1914-1918). 3rd Class. Bronze medal Note: A second version of this medal with same riband but different obverse design was introduced for the Second World War era Condition: GVF

France: Medal of French Recognition 1914-1918 (Medaille De La Reconnaissance Francaise 1914-1918). 3rd Class. Bronze medal Note: A second version of this medal with same riband but different obverse design was introduced for the Second World War era Condition: GVF

France: Medal of French Recognition 1914-1918 (Medaille De La Reconnaissance Francaise 1914-1918). 3rd Class. Bronze medal The silk riband fitted on reverse with a mounting bar. The bar retaining the hinged pin and clasp fittings Note: A second version of this medal with same riband but different obverse design was introduced for the Second World War era Condition: About EF

France: Medal of French Recognition 1939-1945 (Medaille De La Reconnaissance Francaise 1939-1945). 1st Class. Gilt medal with silk rosette on ribbon Medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' mark on rim Condition: EF

France: Medal of French Recognition 1939-1945 (Medaille De La Reconnaissance Francaise 1939-1945). 2nd Class. Silvered medal Medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' mark on rim Condition: EF

France: Medal of French Recognition 1939-1945 (Medaille De La Reconnaissance Francaise 1939-1945). 3rd Class. Bronze medal The silk riband fitted on reverse with a mounting bar. The bar retaining the hinged pin and clasp fittings Note: An earlier version of this medal with same riband but different obverse design had previously been introduced for awards made for services during the Great War The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the traditional French style Condition: About EF

France: Medal of French Recognition 1939-1945 (Medaille De La Reconnaissance Francaise 1939-1945). 3rd Class. Bronze medal Medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'Bronze' mark on rim Condition: EF

France: Medal of Gratitude for the Liberation of France 1944 (M?daille De La France Libr?e 1944) The riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin in the French style 'as-worn' It is estimated that 13,469 of these medals were awarded Condition: GVF

France: Medal of Honour for Acts of Courage and Devotion (1820) (Medaille d'Honneur Pour Actes De Courage Et De Devouement (1820)). 4th type 'Silver' grade medal awarded by the Minister of the Interior Originally created in 1820 as the 'Medal for Life Saving', the medal is awarded by the Ministry of the Interior in 5 x grades (bronze, silver, silver with gilt suspender, silver gilt & gold ) Condition: EF

France: Medal of Honour for Acts of Courage and Devotion (1820) (Medaille d\'Honneur Pour Actes De Courage Et De Devouement (1820)). 4th type \'Silver Gilt\' (Vermeil) grade medal awarded by the Minister of the Interior Originally created in 1820 as the 'Medal for Life Saving', the medal is awarded by the Ministry of the Interior in 5 x grades (bronze, silver, silver with gilt suspender, silver gilt & gold ) Condition: EF

France: Medal of Honour for Agriculture (Medaille d\' Agricole). 2nd type. Silver grade. Named & dateD (C. Touzot 1985) Fitted with correct pre 2000 medal riband With Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris) hallmark on reverse field with twin cornucopia with numeral \'1\' between Condition: EF

France: Medal of Honour for Civilian Workers of the Ministry of Defence (Medaille d\'Honneur Terre). Bronze. Third type medal. Named & dated (J .P. Bedin 1986) Sold together with original award brevet (folded), named and dated, Monsieur BEDIN Jean-Pierre, 9 January 1987 Instituted by decree of January 1921, the medal is awarded by allocation by both the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Labour in four grades, bronze (25 years), silver (30 years), gold plated (vermeil) (35 years), and gold (40 years), for meritorious long service, distinguished conduct and or acts of bravery in the aviation sectors Condition: EF

France: Medal of Honour for Civilian Workers of the Ministry of War (Medaille d\'Honneur Terre). Gilt (Vermeil). 2nd Type medal. Named & dated (Mme M-L Impellizzeri 1973) This an award to a French female recipient the abbreviation Mme being for \'Mademoiselle\' Instituted by decree of 28 March 1888 The medal is awarded by allocation by the Ministry of Defence in four grades, bronze (25 years), silver (30 years), gold plated (vermeil) (35 years), and gold (40 years), for meritorious long service, distinguished conduct and or acts of bravery Condition: EF

France: Medal of Honour for Customs (Medaille D\'Honneur Des Douanes) With Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo on reverse wreath The medal was created by a decree dated, 14 July 1894 , as a 'Medal of Honour' for those employed in the departments of 'Customs & Excise' The medal can be awarded for either specified periods of long service, or for acts of courage, and or distinguished services The medal retaining its original silk riband, which is fitted with a two-prong mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style A fairly scarce - and attractive - 'Medal of Honour' issue Condition: About EF

France: Medal of Honour for Firefighters (Medaille d'Honneur Des Sapeurs-Pompiers). 1st issue 2nd type (pre 1934) With Paris Mint marks on reverse of numeral 2 between two 'Cornucopia's Awarded to Firefighter personnel of French Fire Brigades for 'either' 30 years service or an exceptional act of courage Condition: GVF

France: Medal of Honour for Firefighters (Medaille d'Honneur Des Sapeurs-Pompiers). 2nd issue (post 1934). 20 Years Service With Paris Mint marks on reverse comprising numeral 1 between two 'Cornucopia's Awarded to Firefighters personnel of French Fire Brigades for 20 years service Condition: About EF

France: Medal of Honour for Firefighters (Medaille d'Honneur Des Sapeurs-Pompiers). 2nd issue (post 1934). 20 Years Service With Paris Mint marks on reverse of numeral 1 between two 'Cornucopia's Awarded to Firefighters personnel of French Fire Brigades for 20 years service Condition: Toned about EF

France: Medal of Honour for Firefighters (Medaille d'Honneur Des Sapeurs-Pompiers). 2nd issue (post 1934). 30 Years Service With Paris Mint marks on reverse of numeral 1 between two 'Cornucopia's Awarded to Firefighters personnel of French Fire Brigades for 30 years service The silk medal riband fitted with a two pronged medal mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: EF

France: Medal of Honour for Firefighters (Medaille d'Honneur Des Sapeurs-Pompiers). 2nd issue (post 1934). 30 Years Service With Paris Mint marks on reverse of numeral 1 between two 'Cornucopia's Awarded to Firefighters personnel of French Fire Brigades for 30 years service Condition: About EF

France: Medal of Honour for Firefighters (Medaille d'Honneur Des Sapeurs-Pompiers). 2nd issue (post 1934). 40 Years Service With Paris Mint marks on reverse of numeral 1 between two 'Cornucopia's Awarded to Firefighter personnel of French Fire Brigades for 40 years service The silk medal riband fitted with a two pronged medal mounting pin for wear in the French style Condition: EF

France: Medal of Honour for Firefighters (Medaille d\'Honneur Des Sapeurs-Pompiers). 2nd issue (post 1934). 20 Years Service With Paris Mint marks on reverse comprising numeral 1 between two 'Cornucopia's Awarded to Firefighters personnel of French Fire Brigades for 20 years service The medal retaining its original silk riband, which is fitted with a two-prong mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: About EF

France: Medal of Honour for Firefighters (Medaille d\'Honneur Des Sapeurs-Pompiers). 2nd issue (post 1934). 20 Years Service With Paris Mint marks on reverse of numeral 1 between two \'Cornucopia\'s Awarded to Firefighters personnel of French Fire Brigades for 20 years service Condition: About EF

France: Medal of Honour for Firefighters (Medaille d\'Honneur Des Sapeurs-Pompiers). 2nd issue (post 1934). 30 Years Service With Paris Mint marks on reverse of numeral 1 between two \'Cornucopia\'s Awarded to Firefighter personnel of French Fire Brigades for 30 years service Condition: About EF

France: Medal of Honour for Firefighters (Medaille d\'Honneur Des Sapeurs-Pompiers). 2nd issue (post 1934). 30 Years Service (Georges Rasser 1967) The medal is named and dated on reverse to, Georges Rasser 1967 With Paris Mint marks on reverse of numeral 1 between two 'Cornucopia's Awarded to Firefighters personnel of French Fire Brigades for 30 years service A choice officially named example Condition: EF

France: Medal of Honour for Firefighters (Medaille d\'Honneur Des Sapeurs-Pompiers). 3rd issue (post 1934). Gilt (vermeil) for 30 Years Service With Paris Mint marks on base of reverse field comprising twin cornucopias with numeral \'1*\' between Awarded to Firefighters personnel of French Fire Brigades for 30 years service Condition: About EF

France: Medal of Honour for Labour (Médaille d’Honneur du Travail vermeil). Gilt issue with silk rosette on riband. 2nd type (G. Colli 1963) A named and dated issue from 1963 The medal with Paris Mint Cornucopia logos with numeral 1 between on reverse of medal The Medal was instituted on, 13 July 1886 to reward long & faithful service. The medal and award criteria was revamped & restyled in 1948 and awarded in 4 x grades The gilt (vermeil) medals awarded for 35 years service The medal retaining its original silk riband as issued Condition: GVF

France: Medal of Honour for Labour (Médaille d’Honneur du Travail vermeil). Gold issue with silk rosette & gold \'Palm\' on riband. 2nd type (G. Colli 1963) The medal is a named and dated on the reverse The medal with Paris Mint Cornucopia logos with numeral 1 between on reverse of medal The Medal was instituted on, 13 July 1886 to reward long & faithful service. The medal and award criteria was revamped & restyled in 1948 and awarded in 4 x grades The gold medal awarded for 43 years service The medal retaining its original silk riband as issued Condition: About EF

France: Medal of Honour for Labour (Médaille d’Honneur du Travail vermeil). Large Gold issue with silk rosette & gold \'Wreath\' on riband. 2nd type A scarce variant model by Paris maker 'Arthus Bertrand' with distinctive Arthus Bertrand reverse design The medal with Paris 'Arthus Bertrand' makers mark on flat edge of rim The Medal was instituted on, 13 July 1886 to reward long & faithful service. The medal and award criteria was revamped & restyled in 1948 and awarded in 4 x grades The gold medal awarded for 43 years service The medal retaining its original silk riband, which is fitted with a two-prong mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: Medal of Honour for Labour of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Médaille d’Honneur du Travail du Ministère du Commerce et de l’Industrie, argent). Silver 1st type issue (J.B.M. Jevodan 1912) A nice early named and dated issue from 1912 The medal with Paris Mint Cornucopia logos with numeral 1 & silver 'Argent' marks between indented on flat rim edge of the medal The Medal was instituted on, 13 July 1886 to reward long & faithful service. Silver medals being awarded for '20 Years' service. The medal and award criteria was revamped & restyled in 1948, thereafter being awarded in 4 x classes or grades The medal retaining its original silk riband as issued Condition: GVF

France: Medal of Honour for Labour. 1st issue, silver, named and dated 1950 (Medaille d\'Honneur du Travail en argente, attribute en 1950) The medal officially named in centre of reverse on 2 x lines as under; - J. TAFFIN, 1950 Condition: VF

France: Medal of Honour for Mutual Benefit (Medaille D\'Honneur De La Mutualite). Bronze issue. Fifth type reverse With Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'Bronze' metal mark indented on flat edge of the rim The medal was created by decrees in March 1852, as a 'Medal of Honour' to reward directors, and members of 'Friendly Societys' for exceptional services An award with a rather convoluted history, not lease as the medals were not officially worn until 1898. The three grades of award, and their award criteria were: - Bronze medal for 2 years of service 'after' the honorable mention - Silver medal for 3 years of service after the Bronze medal - Gold medal for 4 years of service after the Silver medal ​ The medal became obsolete in 1936 Condition: VF

France: Medal of Honour for Mutual Benefit (Medaille D\'Honneur De La Mutualite). Gold issue with silk rosette. Fifth type reverse With Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' metal mark indented on flat edge of the rim The medal was created by decrees in March 1852, as a 'Medal of Honour' to reward directors, and members of 'Friendly Societys' for exceptional services An award with a rather convoluted history, not least as the medals were not officially worn until 1898. The three grades of award, and their award criteria were: - Bronze medal for 2 years of service 'after' the honorable mention - Silver medal for 3 years of service after the Bronze medal - Gold medal for 4 years of service after the Silver medal ​ The medal became obsolete in 1936 Condition: VF

France: Medal of Honour for Mutual Benefit (Medaille D\'Honneur De La Mutualite). Silver issue. Fifth type reverse With Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos with numeral '2' and word 'Argent' (silver) in between, that is indented on flat edge of the rim The medal was created by decrees in March 1852, as a 'Medal of Honour' to reward directors, and members of 'Friendly Societys' for exceptional services An award with a rather convoluted history, not least as the medals were not officially worn until 1898. The three grades of award, and their award criteria were: - Bronze medal for 2 years of service 'afte'r the honorable mention - Silver medal for 3 years of service after the Bronze medal - Gold medal for 4 years of service after the Silver medal ​ The medal became obsolete in 1936 Condition: VF

France: Medal of Honour for Non-Military Marine Personnel (Medaille D\'Honneur pour le Personnel non militaire de la Marine). Bronze. Named & dated (A. Gueit 1967) Instituted in 1894 The medal was awarded to civilian Marine workers ay (Naval Dockyards, Naval Stores Naval Arsenals etc), for either acts of bravery / distinguished service, or more commonly for long service The medal is awarded in bronze and silver. The bronze medal could be awarded after 25 years service This example with Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris) logo hallmark of cornucopia and letters BR (for bronze) indented on the flat edge of the rim A scarce seen MOH to Naval Department workers Condition: EF

France: Medal of Honour for Physical Education (Médaille d\'Honneur de l’Education Physique). Gold with silk rosette on riband. 1946-1956 issue A second type medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral '1' between, indented on flat edge of rim The medal was originally instituted in 1927, primarily to reward those involved in physical education (directors, instructors, teachers, trainers)and was awarded for long service or for outstanding sports achievement, for instance in Olympic Games, national and international championships, etc. The medal was not awarded during the Second World War, and in 1946 was revamped with new design and award criteria. 2nd type medals were only awarded 1927 to 1939 had an effective life of just 12 years from 1927 to 1939 Condition: EF

France: Medal of Honour for Physical Education (Médaille d\'Honneur de l’Education Physique). Silver issue. 1946-1956 issue A second type medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral '1' between, indented on flat edge of rim The medal was originally instituted in 1927, primarily to reward those involved in physical education (directors, instructors, teachers, trainers)and was awarded for long service or for outstanding sports achievement, for instance in Olympic Games, national and international championships, etc. The medal was not awarded during the Second World War, and in 1946 was revamped with new design and award criteria. 2nd type medals were only awarded 1927 to 1939 had an effective life of just 12 years from 1927 to 1939 Condition: Toned GVF

France: Medal of Honour for Physical Education (Médaille d\'Honneur de l’Education Physique, bronze). Bronze. 1946-1956 issue A second type medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' metal mark, indented on flat edge of rim The medal was originally instituted in 1927, primarily to reward those involved in physical education (directors, instructors, teachers, trainers)and was awarded for long service or for outstanding sports achievement, for instance in Olympic Games, national and international championships, etc. The medal was not awarded during the Second World War, and in 1946 was revamped with new design and award criteria. 2nd type medals were only awarded 1927 to 1939 had an effective life of just 12 years from 1927 to 1939 Condition: GVF

France: Medal of Honour for Post & Telegraphs (Medaille D\'Honneur Des Postes et Telegraphes). Bronze issue. 2nd type (Verny Vincent 1919) The medal is named and dated on the reverse With 'Double' side suspension & Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo & 'Bronze' metal mark indented on flat edge of the rim Note: The medals with double sided suspensions were issued through to circa 1929 The medal was created by a decree dated, 22 March 1882, as a 'Medal of Honour' for those employed in the Postal Services (Post Office and Postal Delivery) & 'Telegraph' departments The medal can be awarded for either specified periods of long service, or for acts of courage, and or distinguished service The medal is awarded in three grades viz, bronze (15 years), silver (20 years), gold (reserved for award to personnel who were injured in the line of duty) A good early named and dated issue to 'Verny Vincent 1919' who would certainly have been a 'Key Worker' in the French War Effort during the Great War 1914-1918 Condition: About EF

France: Medal of Honour for Post & Telegraphs (Medaille D\'Honneur Des Postes et Telegraphes). Silver issue with silk rosette. 2nd model, 2nd type (F, Raillot 1971) The medal is named and dated on the reverse With 'uniface' suspension & Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo & numeral '1' indented on flat edge of the rim Note: The medals with 'uniface' suspensions were issued post 1929 The medal was created by a decree dated, 22 March 1882, as a 'Medal of Honour' for those employed in the Postal Services (Post Office and Postal Delivery) & 'Telegraph' departments The medal can be awarded for either specified periods of long service, or for acts of courage, and or distinguished services The medal is awarded in three grades viz, bronze (15 years), silver (20 years), gold (reserved for award to personnel who were injured in the line of duty) Condition: About EF

France: Medal of Honour for Public Works (Medaille D\'Honneur Des Travaux Publics). Silver. 2nd type (Vuillemin Henri 1922) Named and dated to recipient Henri Vuillemin who was awarded the medal in 1922 With Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos which have the numeral 2 and 'Argent' (silver) metal marks indented on flat edge of the rim The medal was created by a decree dated, 1 May 1897, as a 'Medal of Honour' for those employed in the Public Works Departments (including, Roads, Power Station, Surveyors & Lighthouses) The medal can be awarded for either specified periods of long service, or for acts of courage, and or distinguished service The medal is awarded in only one grade, viz silver The medal retaining its original silk riband, which is fitted with a two-prong mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Medal of Honour for Social Providence (Medaille D\'Honneur De La Provoyance Sociale). Bronze issue (Collett 1924) The medal is named and dated on reverse The medal was created by a decree dated, 1 December 1922, as a 'Medal of Honour' for those employed in the provision of Social Providence services (for example Social Housing, Mortgage suppliers, Savings Banks etc) The medal was awarded in three classes or grades for specified lengths of services, or for outstanding service viz; bronze (5 years), silver (11 years) & gold (18 years). The ribands vary for each grade of award The medal became obsolete in 1936 Condition: VF

France: Medal of Honour for Social Providence (Medaille D\'Honneur De La Provoyance Sociale). Silver issue (M. Collett 1931) The medal is named & dated on reverse With \'Sanglier\' silver poincon or hallmark on reverse \'tassels\' The medal was created by a decree dated, 1 December 1922, as a \'Medal of Honour\' for those employed in the provision of Social Providence services (for example Social Housing, Mortgage suppliers, Savings Banks etc) The medal was awarded in three classes or grades for specified lengths of services, or for outstanding service viz; bronze (5 years), silver (11 years) & gold (18 years). The ribands vary for each grade of award The medal became obsolete in 1936 Condition: VF

France: Medal of Honour for the Municipal and Rural National Police (Medaille D\'Honneur De La Police Nationale). 1st type (1903-1935). Named (M. Guillame, Maurice) With Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logos with word \'Argent\' (silver) between indented on flat edge of the rim The medal was created by a decree dated, 3 April 1903, as a \'Medal of Honour\' for award to the municipal and rural police forces of France The medal can be awarded for either specific acts of courage, meritorious service or, for 20 years long service A good early 1st type example of a \'Police\' issue Medal of Honour Condition: GVF

France: Medal of Honour for the Municipal and Rural National Police (Medaille D\'Honneur De La Police Nationale). 1st type (1903-1935). Named (Mazierre Leonard) With Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo and word \'Argent\' (silver) indented on flat edge of the rim The medal was created by a decree dated, 3 April 1903, as a \'Medal of Honour\' for award to the municipal and rural police forces of France The medal can be awarded for either specific acts of courage, meritorious service or, for 20 years long service A good early 1st type example of a \'Police\' issue Medal of Honour Condition: GVF

France: Medal of Honour for the National Police (Medaille D\'Honneur De La Police Nationale). Silver issue. 1st type (1903-1936) With Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos with between the numeral '1' & 'Argent' (silver) metal mark indented on flat edge of the rim The medal was created by a decree dated, 3 April 1903, as a 'Medal of Honour' for award to the municipal and rural police forces of France - the National Police The medal can be awarded for either specified periods of long service, or for acts of courage, and or distinguished service A good early 1st type example of a 'Police' issue Medal of Honour Condition: GVF

France: Medal of Honour for the National Police (Medaille D\'Honneur De La Police Nationale). Silver issue. 2nd type (1936-) With twin Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris) hallmark of twin \'Cornucopia\' logos with numeral \'1\' between indented on flat edge of the rim The medal was created by a decree dated, 3 April 1903, as a \'Medal of Honour\' for award to the French police forces In 1936, the obverse legend of the medal had the word \'rurale\' removed, and was issued with different reverse design The medal can be awarded for either specific acts of courage, meritorious service or, for 20 years long service Condition: GVF

France: Medal of Honour for the National Police (Medaille D\'Honneur De La Police Nationale). Silver issue. 2nd type (1936-) With twin Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris) hallmark of twin \'Cornucopia\' logos with numeral \'1\' between indented on flat edge of the rim The medal was created by a decree dated, 3 April 1903, as a \'Medal of Honour\' for award to the French police forces In 1936, the obverse legend of the medal had the word \'rurale\' removed, and was issued with different reverse design The medal can be awarded for either specific acts of courage, meritorious service or, for 20 years long service Condition: GVF

France: Medal of Honour for Waters and Forests (Medaille D\'Honneur Des Eaux et Forets) The medal was created by a decree dated 15 May 1883, as a 'Medal of Honour' for those employed in the management of forests (national parks & forests) and waterways (canals, bridges, reservoirs etc). The medal can be awarded for either specified periods of long service, or for acts of courage, and or distinguished services A rare Medal of Honour issue Condition: About EF

France: Medal of Honour for Waters and Forests (Medaille D\'Honneur Des Eaux et Forets). 3rd Type. Issued post-1905 The medal was created by a decree dated 15 May 1883, as a \'Medal of Honour\' for those employed in the management of forests (national parks & forests) and waterways (canals, bridges, reservoirs etc). The medal can be awarded for either specified periods of long service, or for acts of courage, and or distinguished services A very scarce - and attractive - seen Medal of Honour issue Condition: About EF

France: Medal of Honour for Youth and Sports (Medaille De La Jeunesse et Des Sports). Bronze. 1969-2013 issue A fourth type medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and metal BRFLO metal mark on lower reverse field of medal The medal was originally instituted in 1927, primarily to reward those involved in physical education (directors, instructors, teachers, trainers)and was awarded for long service or for outstanding sports achievement, for instance in Olympic Games, national and international championships, etc. The medal was not awarded during the Second World War, and in 1946 was revamped with new design and award criteria. A fourth style obverse legend and differnt riband for the bronze class was introduced in 1969 The medal retaining its original silk riband, which is fitted with a two-prong mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: Medal of Honour of Epidemics (Medaille D\'Honneur Des Epidemies). Silver \'Ministry of War\' reverse (M V Marsot 1920) With Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos with between the numeral '1' & 'Argent' (silver) metal mark indented on flat edge of the rim The medal type with 'Ministry of War' legend reverse was created by a decree dated, 25 April 1892, as a 'Medal of Honour' for award to the personnel involved in fighting epidemics, especially 'Cholera'. during times of War In total there were 9 x different reverses for the Medal of Honor of Epidemics. Those issued by the Ministry of War are usually dated circa 1914-1922, reflective of the great upheavel and epidemics of the war and immediate post war years, including fighting the 'Spanish Influenza' pandemic The medal was awarded to both French, soldiers or civilians, and foreigners (allied medical personnel) who distinguished themselves catering to the sick or wounded soldiers during the Great War, and is frequently seen named in groups of medals awarded to British nursing personnel of the Red Cross etc This example was awarded by the Ministry of War to 'M. V. Marsot in 1920) Condition: GVF

France: Medal of Honour of Roadworkers and Subalternative Agents 1897 (Medaille d\'Honneur des Travaux Publics 1897), 1st type medal 1897. Named and dated (DAUPHIN Simon 1902) A large 34mm hallmarked silver medal, with Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo and word \'Argent\' (silver) impressed on rim of the medal Instituted as a reward for workers responsible for maintenance of Light Houses, Waterways / Canals, Roads etc. The medal was awarded to those who had distinguished themselves by acts of courage or devotion, or for 30 years long service (this latter criteria was later reduced for agents in \'Lighthouses\' and Lightvessels located in the seas, and to 25 years for jobs in environments classified as unhealthy The medal was later re-styled as \'The Public Works Medal of Honour\' The medal retaining fitted with its original silk \'moire\' riband An attractive and scarce seen medal Condition: EF

France: Medal of Honour of the Civil Merit. 1st type. 1st Class Gold (gilt) Medal 1930-1968 (M?daille vermeil d?Honneur de Merite Civique 1930-1968). With rosette on riband and with makers mark 'poincon' on suspension ring First type (pre 1968) award the obverse star with motto 'Merite Civique' and with legend 'Republique Francaise' Established in 1930 under the name of Civic Merit, the 'Civic Merit' is an institution under the auspices of the French Academy. The Civic Merit became the 'Civic Etoile' in 1968 The medals of honor were instituted to reward persons for selfless acts of courage as well as dedication and acts of humanity to others, including the integrity and defence of universal human rights An attractive award Condition: EF

France: Medal of Honour of the Department & Communities (Medaille D\'Honneur Departmentale et Communale). 1st type. 2nd grade \'Gilt\' (vermeil\') medal. With rosette on riband 1st type insignia are 38mm wide Instituted in 1945, and last awarded in 1987, as a long service award for eligible civil servants and elected council officials working in the Department of Community Service. The medal was awarded in three grades or degrees. Silver or 3rd class awards for 25 years service; Gilt (vermeil) or 2nd class awards with rosette for 35 years service; and 'Gold' or 1st class awards with rosette and palms for 45 years service Condition: GVF

France: Medal of Honour of the Department & Communities (Medaille D\'Honneur Departmentale et Communale). 2nd type. 2nd Grade \'Gilt\' medal 2nd type insignia are 32mm wide Instituted in 1945, and last awarded in 1987, as a long service award for eligible civil servants and elected council officials working in the Department of Community Service. The medal was awarded in three grades or degrees. Silver or 3rd class awards for 25 years service; Gilt (vermeil) or 2nd class awards with rosette for 35 years service; and 'Gold' or 1st class awards with rosette and palms for 45 years service Condition: GVF

France: Medal of Honour of the Department & Communities (Medaille D\'Honneur Departmentale et Communale). 2nd type. Third class \'Silver\' grade medal 2nd type insignia are 32mm wide Instituted in 1945, and last awarded in 1987, as a long service award for eligible civil servants and elected council officials working in the Department of Community Service. The medal was awarded in three grades or degrees. Silver or 3rd class awards for 25 years service; Gilt (vermeil) or 2nd class awards with rosette for 35 years service; and \'Gold\' or 1st class awards with rosette and palms for 45 years service Condition: GVF

France: Medal of Honour of the Department & Communities (Medaille D\'Honneur Departmentale et Communale). 2nd type. Third class \'Silver\' medal 2nd type insignia are 32mm wide Instituted in 1945, and last awarded in 1987, as a long service award for eligible civil servants and elected council officials working in the Department of Community Service. The medal was awarded in three grades or degrees. Silver or 3rd class awards for 25 years service; Gilt (vermeil) or 2nd class awards with rosette for 35 years service; and 'Gold' or 1st class awards with rosette and palms for 45 years service Condition: GVF

France: Medal of Honour of the French Police (Medaille D\'Honneur De La Police Nationale). Intermediate model 1936-1937. Silvered bronze A very scarce short lived variant, the obverse being a \'Second Type\' medal obverse (awarded from 1936), with a variant \'reverse\' design. Thought only to have been issued in period 1936-1937 With French medal makers marks (triangle) on rim with word \'Bronze\' impressed on flat edge of the rim The medal was created by a decree dated, 3 April 1903, as a \'Medal of Honour\' for award to the municipal and rural police forces of France\' In 1936, the name of the medal changed to \'Medal of Honour of the French Police\', with the word \'Rurale\' removed from the obverse of the medal, and a new reverse design The medal can be awarded for either specific acts of courage, meritorious service or, for 20 years long service A scarce short-lived intermediate \'Police\' Medal of Honour issue from period 1936-1937 Condition: GVF

France: Medal of Honour of the Ministry of War. 1st type. Bronze award, named and dated (L. Audibert 1918) Confirmed as an award to an Auxiliary for the Great War Sold together with hard-copy photocopy of the \'Journal Officiel De La Republic Francaise, dated 26 February 1918, wherein the award entry for the recipient shows: Quote, Audibert (Louis), auxiliaire de 1re classe commissione a la poudrerie militaire de Saint-Chamas; 31 ans de services Unquote. Auxiliary 1st Class Louis Audibert had 31 years service employed at the Ministry of War \'Ordnance and Gunpowder\' factory at St. Chamas, France An interesting civilian award to a vital \'War Effort\' munitions worker, employed as an Auxiliary at the great ordnance \'Gunpowder Factory\' at Saint-Chamas Condition: EF

France: Medal of Honour of the Railways (Medaille d\'Honneur des Chemins de Fer, 1st modele, en argent). 1st type in hallmarked silver Un-named and un-attributed The medal is of the first type that had been instituted in 1913, in hallmarked silver. The obverse and rim with French 'Assay' silver poincon / makers marks, and the rim stamped 'Argent' (for Silver) The medal can be awarded for long service, or for acts of courage, or for distinguished service A fairly scarce hallmarked silver issue, as most awards were bronze 'silvered' medals Condition: Dark toned GVF

France: Medal of Honour of the Railways (Medaille d\'Honneur des Chemins de Fer, 1st modele, en bronze argent). 1st type in silvered bronze, with \'Railway Locomotive\' emblem\' (Roustan Auguste 1934) The medal is named and dated on the reverse to Roustan Auguste, 1934 The medal is of the first type that had been instituted in 1913 and is officially named & dated on reverse 'Roustan Auguste 1934' The medal can be awarded for long service, or for acts of courage, or for distinguished service The medal with Paris makers mark for 'Arthus Bertrand' (pyramind) & 'Bronze' metal marks indented on flat edge of the rim The medal retaining its original silk riband, which is fitted with a two-prong mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Medal of Honour of the Railways (Medaille d\'Honneur des Chemins de Fer, 2nd modele, en bronze argent). 2nd type in silvered bronze named & dated (F. Lamarre 1946) The medal is of the second type that had been instituted in 1939 and is officially named & dated on reverse 'F. Lamarre 1946' The medal can be awarded for long service, or for acts of courage, or for distinguished service An immediate post-war issue The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and BR metal marks in reverse field Basis the award being made in 1946, the recipient would have been a 'Key Worker' during the dark years of the Second World War, including the periods of the 'Phoney War', 'Battle for France', 'Vichy Regime', 'Nazi Occupation & 'Liberation' Condition: GVF

France: Medal of Honour of the Railways (Medaille d\'Honneur des Chemins de Fer, 2nd modele, en bronze argent). 2nd type in silvered bronze named & dated (J. Molle 1941) The medal is of the second type that had been instituted in 1939 and is officially named & dated on reverse 'J. Molle 1941' The medal can be awarded for long service, or for acts of courage, or for distinguished service Important: A 'Vichy' France award issue presented in 1941, during the Second World War The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and BR metal marks in reverse field The medal retaining its original silk riband, which is fitted with a two-prong mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style A fairly scarce Vichy French era medal Condition: GVF

France: Medal of Honour of the Railways (Medaille d\'Honneur des Chemins de Fer, 3rd modele, en bronze argent). 3rd type in silvered bronze named & dated (P. Bride 1966) The medal officially named & dated on reverse 'P. Bride 1966' The medal can be awarded for long service, or for acts of courage, or for distinguished service An immediate post-war issue The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and BR metal marks in reverse field Condition: GVF

France: Medal of Honour of the Railways. 1st type in silvered bronze, named and dated 1932 (Medaille d\'Honneur des Chemins de Fer, 1er modele, en bronze argente, attribute en 1932) The medal officially named in centre of reverse on 3 x lines as under; - ORCEL, JOSPEH, 1930 The medal with makers marks 'Arthus Bertrand' on reverse, and poincon mint mark 'Bronze' on edge Condition: VF

France: Medal of Liberated France 1944 (M?daille de la France Libree 1944) The medal was instituted in 1947, as an award to both French nationals and their allies who were brought to notice for making a significant contribution towards the Liberation of France in the period 1944-1945 Condition: GVF

France: Medal of Liberated France 1944 (M?daille de la France Libree 1944) The medal was instituted in 1947, as an award to both French nationals and their allies who were brought to notice for making a significant contribution towards the Liberation of France in the period 1944-1945 Condition: GVF

France: Medal of Liberated France 1944 (Medaille de la France Liberee 1944) The medal was instituted in 1947, as an award to both French nationals and their allies who were brought to notice for making a significant contribution towards the Liberation of France in the period 1939 (1940 for French nationals) -1945 A relatively scarce seen French award for the Liberation of France, not least as the award criteria for this medal prohibited the decoration being awarded to nominee recipients who had prior been awarded decorated with any of the below following French awards: - Legion of Honour for feats with the resistance - Cross of the Order of Liberation - Military Medal for feats with the resistance - Resistance Medal - Medal of French Gratitude for feats with the resistance Note: The medal was occasionally awarded to foreign nationals of the allied forces A very good original early strike of the medal, in dull toned bronze, with Paris Mint marks Condition: GVF

France: Medal of Liberated France 1944 (Medaille de la France Libree 1944) The medal was instituted in 1947, as an award to both French nationals and their allies who were brought to notice for making a significant contribution towards the Liberation of France in the period 1944-1945 Condition: GVF

France: Medal of Liberated France 1944 (Medaille de la France Libree 1944) The medal was instituted in 1947, as an award to both French nationals and their allies who were brought to notice for making a significant contribution towards the Liberation of France in the period 1939 (1940 for French nationals) -1945 A relatively scarce seen French award for the Liberation of France, not least as the award criteria for this medal prohibited the decoration being awarded to nominee recipients who had prior been awarded decorated with any of the below following French awards: - Legion of Honour for feats with the resistance - Cross of the Order of Liberation - Military Medal for feats with the resistance - Resistance Medal - Medal of French Gratitude for feats with the resistance Condition: EF

France: Medal of the French Family (Medaille De La Famille Francaise). Bronze issue first type medal (1920-1985) The medal was instituted by decree of 26 May 1920 The medal with Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo & \'BR\' metal mark in reverse field This example sans designer signature, & with reverse legend \'Ministere De La Sante Publique et de la \'Population\' In 1920, French demographics had been greatly affected by the enormous loss of life, and damage caused by the Great War. With motivation being to reward \'French Mothers\' for re-populating the decimated population, this medal was inttituted - and a world first in awarding medals to \'Mothers\' The medal was awarded in three grades, bronze (5 x children), silver (8 x children) and gold (10 x children) The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the traditional French style Condition: EF

France: Medal of the French Family (Medaille De La Famille Francaise). Silver issue with silk rosette. First type medal (1920-1985) The medal was instituted by decree of 26 May 1920 This example with designer signature on reverse \'Leon Deschamps\' & with reverse legend \'Ministere De L\'Hygiene\' In 1920, French demographics had been greatly affected by the enormous loss of life, and damage caused by the Great War. With motivation being to reward \'French Mothers\' for re-populating the decimated population, this medal was inttituted - and a world first in awarding medals to \'Mothers\' The medal was awarded in three grades, bronze (5 x children), silver (8 x children) and gold (10 x children) The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the traditional French style Condition: EF

France: Medal of the French Red Cross Society for the Aid of Wounded Military Personnel (M?daille de la Soci?t? Fran?aise de Secours aux Bless?s Militaire), 1864-1866 The medal fitted with a customised 'Black' for mourning riband Condition: GVF

France: Medal of the Nation's Gratitude (Medaille Reconnaissance De La Nation). With clasp 'Indochine' The Medal of the Nations Gratitude was formally instituted in 2002, and replaced the Medal of the Title of the Nations Gratitude in French North Africa (Medaille Reconnaissance De La Nation En AFN). While the earlier medal is now obsolete, the new medal adopted the use of the same medal riband as the earlier award The Medal of The Nations Gratitude, extended the conflicts for which the 'Title of the Nations Gratitude' is awarded. The medal commemorates veterans who had served an aggregated 90 days in theatre in the below following wars; - Great War (clasp 1914-1918) - Second World War(clasp 1939-1945) - Indochina War ( clasp 'Indochine') - North Africa (clasp 'Afrique Du Nord') - International Conflicts Since 1945 in Support of UN (clasp Operations Exterieures) Condition: EF

France: Medal of the Patriot Resisting the Occupation of the Departments of the Rhine and Moselle 1939-1945 An ordnance issue medal, with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and metal marks on obverse of medal Instituted by decree in 1954, as the Medal for the Exiled Patriot 1939-1945 (Medaille Du Patriote Proscrit 1939-1945) the medal was specifically for award to those French nationals who were ordinarily residents of Alsace-Lorraine / Departments of the Rhine Moselle, and who were arrested, deported and interned in camps, and or, were either outlawed, exiled or forced to take residence in another enemy occupied territory during the course of the Nazi occupation The medal was awarded in two types. The first type medals (1954-59) had the reverse legend 'Patriotes Proscrits 1939-1945', in 1959, the reverse legend was subsequently changed to 'Patriotes Resistant A L'Occupation Des Departments Du Rhin Et De La Moselle 1939-1945' As of 31 December 199, a total of 14,688 medals had been issued - most being of the 1st type reverse legend that was issued 1954-1959​ A very scarce medal with second type reverse legend - a choice early strike medal Condition: About EF

France: Medal of the Title of the Nations Gratitude in French North Africa (Medaille Reconnaissance De La Nation En AFN) A retrospective award created on 29 April 1997 as an award to veterans who held the "Title of the Nation's Gratitude" (Titre de la Reconnaissance de la Nation). The basic qualifying criteria was that the veteran had to have served for at least ninety days aggregated military service in French North African territories (principally Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria) in the era 1952-1962 Condition: About EF

France: Medal of the Title of the Nations Gratitude in French North Africa (Medaille Reconnaissance De La Nation En AFN) A retrospective award created on 29 April 1997 as an award to veterans who held the "Title of the Nation's Gratitude" (Titre de la Reconnaissance de la Nation). The basic qualifying criteria was that the veteran had to have served for at least ninety days aggregated military service in French North African territories (principally Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria) in the era 1952-1962 The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: About EF

France: Medal of the Title of the Nations Gratitude in French North Africa (Medaille Reconnaissance De La Nation En AFN). Variant type An attractive gilt and enamel breast badge modelled on the Ordre du M?rite Saharien (Order of Saharan Merit) When instituted in 1968 to recognise and honour qualifying French veterans who had served variously in North Africa circa 1952-1962, the 'Title of the Nations Gratitude' did not have an accompanying medal, rather the title was recognised by the award of named illuminated scroll diploma was issued - in addition veterans were also granted and entitled to various tangible state benefits. The scrolls / diplomas issued included the depiction of the insignia here offered, which veterans groups adopted for wear in the absence of the nation instituting a medal It was only in 1997, almost 30 years after the titles and scrolls had first been issued, that the French government approved and instituted any official medal An attractive and scarce found award Condition: EF

France: Medal of the Veterans of the War 1870-1871 (M?daille des Veterans de 1870-1871) This the superior - and scarcer - gilt and enamel issue Condition: GVF

France: Medal of the Veterans of the War 1870-1871 (Medaille des Veterans de 1870-1871) The silver medal with stitched silk riband to which on the reverse is attached a button-hole fob, and as worn by the veteran Until the retroactive creation of the Franco-Prussian War Medal in 1911, this attractive silver commemorative medal was the most widely worn medal by veterans of the Franco-Prussian War 1870-71 Condition: GVF

France: Medal of the Veterans of the War 1870-1871 (Medaille des Veterans de 1870-1871). With gilt clasp \'1870-1871\' The gilt & enamel medal retaining its original silk riband Until the retroactive creation of the Franco-Prussian War Medal in 1911, this attractive gilt & enamelled medal was one of a series of unofficial medals that were popularly worn by veterans of the Franco-Prussian War 1870-71 Condition: VF

France: Mexico Campaign Medal 1862-1863 (Medaille De L'Expedition Du Mexique 1862-1863). Official model by 'Barre' The medal, has the designers name 'Barre' on obverse This example with French silver assay marks (poincon) on cross tie of bow on reverse wreath The medal suspended from a good length of original issue stitched silk riband, and almost certainly as-worn by the veteran of the Mexico campaign. Note: The Mexican Eagle badge on the medal ribbon was subsequently incorporated and used as the regimental badge of the Legion Etrangere - the French Foreign Legion. The Legion having fought one of it's most epic fights at the battle of 'Camerone' during the Mexican Expedition An attractive and evenly toned medal with good patination Condition: GVF

France: Mexico Campaign Medal 1862-1863 (Medaille De L'Expedition Du Mexique 1862-1863). Official model by 'Barre' The medal, has the designers name 'Barre' on obverse This example with French silver assay marks (poincon) on cross tie of bow on reverse wreath The medal suspended from a bright clean length of original issue corded silk riband Note: The Mexican Eagle badge on the medal ribbon was subsequently incorporated and used as the regimental badge of the Legion Etrangere - the French Foreign Legion. The Legion having fought one of it's most epic fights at the battle of 'Camerone' during the Mexican Expedition An attractive toned medal with good patination and clean original silk riband Condition: GVF

France: Mexico Campaign Medal 1862-1863 (Medaille De L'Expedition Du Mexique 1862-1863). Official model by 'Barre' The medal, has the designers name 'Barre' on obverse This example with French silver assay marks (poincon) on cross tie of bow on reverse wreath The medal suspended from a length of original issue corded silk riband, with minor soiling and almost certainly as-worn by the veteran of the Mexico campaign. Note: The Mexican Eagle badge on the medal ribbon was subsequently incorporated and used as the regimental badge of the Legion Etrangere - the French Foreign Legion. The Legion having fought one of it's most epic fights at the battle of 'Camerone' during the Mexican Expedition Condition: GVF

France: Mexico Campaign Medal 1862-1863 (Medaille De L'Expedition Du Mexique 1862-1863). Official model by 'Barre' The medal, has the designers name 'Barre' on obverse The medal suspended from length of original silk riband, near pristine as issued This example with 2 x French silver assay marks (poincons) of 'Sanglier' on obverse (lower wreath), and another mark on reverse of tie bow on lower wreath Note: The Mexican Eagle badge on the medal ribbon was subsequently incorporated and used as the regimental badge of the Legion Etrangere - the French Foreign Legion. The Legion having fought one of it's most epic fights at the battle of 'Camerone' during the Mexican Expedition A choice example Condition: Toned EF

France: Mexico Campaign Medal 1862-1863 (Medaille De L'Expedition Du Mexique 1862-1863). Official model by designer 'Barre' The medal, has the designers name 'Barre' on obverse This example with French silver assay marks (poincon) on cross tie of bow on reverse wreath Note: The Mexican Eagle badge on the medal ribbon was subsequently incorporated and used as the regimental badge of the Legion Etrangere - the French Foreign Legion. The Legion having fought one of it's most epic fights at the battle of 'Camerone' during the Mexican Expedition An attractive medal with clean length of original embroidered corded riband Condition: About EF

France: Mexico Campaign Medal 1862-1863 (Medaille De L'Expedition Du Mexique 1862-1863). The oficial design by 'Barre' This example with French silver assay marks (poincon) on cross tie of bow on reverse wreath Medal retaining the original - and highly distinctive ribbon Note: The Mexican Eagle badge on the medal ribbon was subsequently incoprorated and used as the regimental badge of the Legion Etrangere - the French Foreign Legion. The Legion having fought one of it's most epic fights at the battle of 'Camerone' during the Mexican Expedition Condition: Toned GVF

France: Mexico Campaign Medal 1862-1863 (Medaille De L'Expedition Du Mexique 1862-1863). Variant type by designer 'Falot' This example with French silver assay marks (poincons) on cross tie of bow on wreath, and on suspension ring Medal retaining the original - and now frayed - distinctive silk ribbon Note: The Mexican Eagle badge on the medal ribbon was subsequently incoprorated and used as the regimental badge of the Legion Etrangere - the French Foreign Legion. The Legion having fought one of it's most epic fights at the battle of 'Camerone' during the Mexican Expedition Condition: Toned about EF

France: Mexico Campaign Medal 1862-1863 (Medaille De L\'Expedition Du Mexique 1862-1863) With original silk embroidered riband The medal, has the designers name 'Barre' on obverse This example with French silver assay marks (poincon) on cross tie of bow on reverse wreath The medal suspended from its original length of corded silk riband, with the distinctive embroidered 'Mexican Eagle' crest Note: The Mexican Eagle badge on the medal ribbon was subsequently incorporated and used as the regimental badge of the Legion Etrangere - the French Foreign Legion. The Legion having fought one of it's most epic fights at the battle of 'Camerone' during the Mexican Expedition Condition: GVF

France: Mexico Campaign Medal 1862-1863 (Medaille De L\'Expedition Du Mexique 1862-1863). Official model by designer \'Barre\' The medal, has the designers name 'Barre' on obverse This example with French silver assay marks (poincon) on cross tie of bow on reverse wreath The medal suspended from a bright clean length of original issue corded silk riband Note: The Mexican Eagle badge on the medal ribbon was subsequently incorporated and used as the regimental badge of the Legion Etrangere - the French Foreign Legion. The Legion having fought one of it's most epic fights at the battle of 'Camerone' during the Mexican Expedition An attractive medal, with patination and fitted with a clean length of original emroidered corded riband Condition: Toned GVF

France: Mexico Campaign Medal 1862-1863 (Medaille De L\'Expedition Du Mexique 1862-1863). Official model by designer \'Barre\' The medal, has the designers name 'Barre' on obverse This example with French silver assay marks (poincon) on cross tie of bow on reverse wreath The medal suspended from a good clean length of corded silk riband, with the distinctive embroidered 'Mexican Eagle' crest Note: The Mexican Eagle badge on the medal ribbon was subsequently incorporated and used as the regimental badge of the Legion Etrangere - the French Foreign Legion. The Legion having fought one of it's most epic fights at the battle of 'Camerone' during the Mexican Expedition Condition: About GVF

France: Mexico Campaign Medal 1862-1863 (Medaille De L\'Expedition Du Mexique 1862-1863). With silk embroidered riband The medal, has the designers name 'Barre' on obverse This example with French silver assay marks (poincon) on cross tie of bow on reverse wreath The medal suspended from its original length of corded silk riband, with the distinctive embroidered 'Mexican Eagle' crest Note: The Mexican Eagle badge on the medal ribbon was subsequently incorporated and used as the regimental badge of the Legion Etrangere - the French Foreign Legion. The Legion having fought one of it's most epic fights at the battle of 'Camerone' during the Mexican Expedition Condition: About GVF

France: Mexico Campaign Medal 1862-1863 (Medaille De L\'Expedition Du Mexique 1862-1863).Silk embroidered riband A length of full-size silk embroidered corded riband Condition: EF

France: Middle-Eastern Campaign Medal (M?daille Comm?morative des Op?rations du Moyen-Orient 1956 avec etoile blesses). Clasp 'Moyen Orient', a 'Wound Star' emblem, & 'Para' regimental insignia of 6th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, or 6e RPIMa The medal represents an award worn by a qualified French 'Parachutist', or Para, who served during the Anglo-French inavasion of Egypt in 1956 - the Suez Crisis - and had been 'Wounded-in-Action'. The reduced size regimental insignia denotes a 'Para' who had served at Suez with 6th Colonial Parachute Regiment (or 6e RPC), which unit was restyled as 6th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment, 6e RPIMa in 1958 Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia being originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later, the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star only on the repective campaign medal riband. Later still, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, preferred to wear the unofficial 'Wound' medals. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the orginal 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 The riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as-worn in the French style Condition: About EF

France: Middle-Eastern Campaign Medal (M?daille Comm?morative des Op?rations du Moyen-Orient 1956 avec etoile blesses). With 1 x clasp 'Moyen Orient' , and minitature 'Parachutist' brevet wings, and red enamelled 'Wound Star' The medal repesents an award worn by a qualified French 'Parachutist', or Para, who served during the Anglo-French inavasion of Egypt in 1956 - the Suez Crisis - and had been 'Wounded-in-Action'. The reduced size 'Para' brevet having a clutch-back pin fitting Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia being originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later, the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star only on the repective campaign medal riband. Later still, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, preferred to wear the unofficial 'Wound' medals. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the orginal 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 The riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as-worn in the French style A most impressive medal Condition: About EF

France: Middle-Eastern Campaign Medal (M?daille Comm?morative des Op?rations du Moyen-Orient 1956). With 1 x clasp 'Moyen Orient' , and 'Paratrooper' regimental insignia as worn by French Army Paras inc 2e REP The regimental insignia on the riband is a reduction of the distinctive beret badge worn by the Paratroopers of the French Army, comprising a 'Winged Armed Dextrochere'. The insignia is worn by Metropolitan Partroopers of the French Army, as well as Foreign Legion (Legion Etrangere) para units (C.E.P's, B.E.P's and R.E.P. 's regiments) Note: The medal and clasp commemorates the French deployment at 'Suez' during the 1956 joint British-French 'Operation Musketeer' - the re-taking of the Suez Canal and capture of Port Said, in Egypt. During the 'Suez Operations' the following French Army Para units from the 10th Parachute Division (10e DP) deployed; - 2nd Colonial Infantry Parachute Regiment (2e RPC) - 11th Shock Parachute Regiment (11e Choc) - 1st Foreign Parachute Regiment (1er REP) During 'Musketeer' (Mousquetaire) French Paras were both landed from sea as well as dropped by air at objectives of Port Fuad and Port Said The medal with 'Paris Mint' marks on reverse An attractive veteran embellished campaign medal Condition: About EF

France: Middle-Eastern Campaign Medal (Medaille Commemorative des Operations du Moyen-Orient 1956). With 1 x clasp \'Moyen Orient\' , red enamelled \'wound\' star emblem & reduced \'Paratrooper\' brevet insignia The reduced size parachutists brevet on the riband is the French 'Para' wings brevet awarded to all qualified parachutists (paratroopers) of the French Army Note: The medal and clasp commemorates the French deployment at 'Suez' during the 1956 joint British-French 'Operation Musketeer' - the re-taking of the Suez Canal and capture of Port Said, in Egypt. During the 'Suez Operations' the following French Army Para units from the 10th Parachute Division (10e DP) deployed; - 2nd Colonial Infantry Parachute Regiment (2e RPC) - 11th Shock Parachute Regiment (11e Choc) - 1st Foreign Parachute Regiment (1er REP) During 'Musketeer' (Mousquetaire) French Paras were both landed from sea as well as dropped by air at objectives of Port Fuad and Port Said Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, did as they pleased many opting to wear the unofficial medals, while others wore the 'Wound Stars' on the ribands of the respective campaign medals for the campaigns in which they had been wounded. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the original 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 The medal with 'Paris Mint' marks on reverse An attractive veteran embellished campaign medal, the silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin or 'epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: Middle-Eastern Campaign Medal. With 1 x clasp 'Moyen Orient' (M?daille Comm?morative des Op?rations du Moyen-Orient 1956) The riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin in the French style 'as-worn' Issued to commemorate the joint British / France / Israeli 'Suez' Campaign against Egypt in 1956 Condition: GVF

France: Middle-Eastern Campaign Medal. With 1 x clasp 'Moyen Orient' (M?daille Comm?morative des Op?rations du Moyen-Orient 1956) Issued to commemorate the joint British / France / Israeli 'Suez' Campaign against Egypt in 1956 The reverse of the medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' (bronze) marks in lower field The riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin in the French style 'as-worn' Condition: About EF

France: Middle-Eastern Campaign Medal. With 1 x clasp 'Moyen Orient' (M?daille Comm?morative des Op?rations du Moyen-Orient 1956) The riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin in the French style 'as-worn' Issued to commemorate the joint British / France / Israeli 'Suez' Campaign against Egypt in 1956 Condition: GVF

France: Middle-Eastern Campaign Medal. With 1 x clasp 'Moyen Orient' (M?daille Comm?morative des Op?rations du Moyen-Orient 1956) The riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin in the French style 'as-worn' Issued to commemorate the joint British / France / Israeli 'Suez' Campaign against Egypt in 1956 Condition: GVF

France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire), 3rd Republic, 1870 to 1951 issue With minor enamel wear and contact marks on reverse Condition: VF

France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire), 3rd Republic, 1870-1940 issue, the riband draped with 'Fourragere' in colours of the Croix De Guerre 1914-1918 Note: Dated '1870' III Republic Medals, are of the type awarded in both 'World Wars' Important: The 'Fourragere' in the colours of the Croix De Guerre 1914-1918, indicates that the recipients unit had been cited between 2-3 times for the units collective distinguished service in action during the Great War The medal with two Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral 1 marks on lower tie of obverse wreath The medal suspended from a traditional French mounting bar 'Boule' Condition: GVF

France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire), 3rd Republic, 1870-1940 issue, the riband draped with 'Fourragere' in colours of the Croix De Guerre 1914-1918 Note: Dated '1870' III Republic Medals, are of the type awarded in both 'World Wars' Important: The 'Fourragere' in the colours of the Croix De Guerre 1914-1918, indicates that the recipients unit had been cited between 2-3 times for the units collective distinguished service in action during the Great War The medal with two Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral 1 marks on lower tie of obverse wreath The medal suspended from a traditional French mounting bar 'Boule' Condition: EF

France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire), 3rd Republic, 1870-1940 issue, the riband draped with 'Fourragere' in colours of the Legion D'Honneur Note: Dated '1870' III Republic Medals, are of the type awarded in both 'World Wars' Important: the 'Fourragere' indicates that the recipients unit had been cited 6-8 times for collective distinguished service in action The medal with two Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral 1 marks on lower tie of obverse wreath The medal suspended from a traditional French mounting bar 'Boule' Condition: VF

France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire), 3rd Republic, 1870-1940 issue, the riband draped with 'Fourragere' in colours of the Legion D'Honneur Note: Dated '1870' III Republic Medals, are of the type awarded in both 'World Wars' Important: the 'Fourragere' indicates that the recipients unit had been cited 6-8 times for collective distinguished service in action The medal with two Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral 1 marks on lower tie of obverse wreath The medal suspended from a traditional French mounting bar 'Boule' Condition: GVF

France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire), 3rd Republic, 1870-1940 issue. Positively attributed to Caporal Fourrier Charles Auguste Philibert, 23rd Regiment of Infantry Important: Awarded for deeds performed in France on 1 September 1915 Note: Sold with original named award certificate to Caporal Fourrier (Corporal Clerk) Charles Auguste Philibert, 23eme Regiment d'Infanterie For their service during the Great War - and in addition to the battle honours bestowed on the regiment - the regiment was collectively, awarded the Legion of Honour and Croix De Guerre with 6 x Palms (Army Citations), which awards are worn draped on the regimental standard., and the distinction of a Fourragere to be worn in the red colours of the Legion of Honour Charles Auguste Philibert was a native of Voiteur, located in the Daprtment of Juna, where he was born on 29 March 1894 Enamel intact Condition: GVF

France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire), 3rd Republic, 1870-1940 issue. Positively attributed to; Sergeant Hilaire Bartoli, 163rd Regiment of Infantry Note: This is the type of medal awarded throughout both the World Wars Important: Sold together with; - Plush, hinged leatherette case of issue. This with gilt tooled title 'Medaille Militaire' on lid - Contemporary handwritten paper insert with recipient details (see picture images) Sergeant Hilaire Bartoli was a native of Saint Vallier-De-Thiey, in Alpes-Maritimes, France, where he was born on 16 August 1896. He was recruited for the French Army at Nice, and served with the 163rd Regiment of Infantry (163e Regiment d'Infanterie (163e RI)) during the Great War. Sergeant Bartoli is confirmed as having been 'Killed-in-Action' on 28 January 1915, at Xivray-et-Marvoisin, in Meuse, France The medal with two Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral 1 marks on lower tie of obverse wreath The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style The medal case sans case clasp and with some scuffs (a/f) Condition: Medal about EF

France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire), 3rd Republic, 1870-1940 type Note: This is the type of medal that was awarded throughout both 'World Wars' Important: Sold together with gilt tooled / titled card box of issue The medal with indistinct (Sanglier?) silver hallmark (poincon) on tie of bow on base of laurel wreath Condition: Enamel chipped otherwise toned about GVF

France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire), 3rd Republic, 1870-1940 type. In card box Note: This is the type of medal that was awarded throughout both 'World Wars' Sold contained in a card box, with name of medal and attributed recipients name hand-written name on lid The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: Medal EF

France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire), 3rd Republic, 1870-1940 type. In named titled card box of issue Note: This is the type of medal that was awarded throughout both 'World Wars' Important: Sold together with gilt tooled / titled card box of issue The medal with two Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral 1 marks on lower tie of obverse wreath The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: Medal about EF

France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire), 3rd Republic, 1870-1940 type. In plush titled case of issue Note: This is the type of medal awarded throughout both the World Wars Important: Sold together with; - Plush, hinged leatherette case of issue. This with gilt tooled title 'Medaille Militaire' on outer lid The medal with two Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral 1 marks on lower tie of obverse wreath The original silk riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: Medal about EF

France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire), 5th Republic, 1958- An example of the current issue award, and of the type awarded since October 1958 - this type is distinctive by having no obverse date, and with three stars Condition: EF

France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire), 5th Republic, 1958- An example of the current issue award, and of the type awarded since October 1958 - this type is distinctive by having no obverse date. The date being replaced by the insertion of 3 x gilt stars Condition: EF

France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire). 1st type. 2nd Empire 'Emperor Louis Napoleon' issue 1852-1870 The decoration with French Imperial 'Eagle' suspension By designer 'Barre', with 'Barre' signature on reverse of decoration This model of award is of the type awarded during the Crimean War, China, Italy and Mexico campaigns of the 1850'S-1860's A good toned example, with all enamel intact Condition: VF

France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire). 2nd Empire 'Emperor Louis Napoleon' issue 1852-1870 With enamel worn and chipped Condition: VF

France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire). 3rd Republic (1870-1940). This with double sided suspension 'Trophy of Arms' The reverse of the 'Trophy of Arms' with crossed cannons only Condition: Enamel lost otherwise VF

France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire). 3rd Republic type circa 1870-1940 Important: The riband draped with a miniature 'Fourragere' in the colours of the Croix De Guerre T.O.E. The Croix De Guerre T.O.E. was awarded for specifiied overseas wars / campaigns post armistice 1918-1939, and was revived again for specified overseas wars and campaign post 1945 The 'Fourragere' denotes that the recipients unit was 'Mentioned' (Cited) in Army Orders between 2-3 times Note: Dated '1870' III Republic Medals, are of the type awarded in both 'World Wars', and through to circa 1952, including Korea and Indochina Wars The medal with two Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral '1' marks on lower tie of obverse wreath The medal suspended from a mounting rod, or 'Boule', as-worn in the traditional French style An attractive adorned decoration Condition: Above GVF

France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire). 3rd Republic type circa 1870-1940, draped with 'Fourragere' in the colours of the Medal Militaire Note: Dated '1870' III Republic Medals, are of the type awarded in both 'World Wars' Important: The Medal Militaire 'Fourragere' indicates that the recipients unit had been cited 4-5 times for collective distinguished service in action The medal with two Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral 1 marks on lower tie of obverse wreath The medal suspended from a traditional French mounting bar 'Boule' Condition: Small chip to blue enamel VF

France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire). 3rd Republic type circa 1870-1940, the riband fitted with a 'Boule' Note: Dated '1870' III Republic Medals, are of the type awarded in both 'World Wars' The medal with 2 x Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos and the numeral 1between, on lower tie of obverse wreath The medal suspended from a traditional French mounting bar , or 'Boule' Condition: GVF

France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire). 3rd Republic type circa 1870-1940, the riband fitted with a 'Boule' Note: Dated '1870' III Republic Medals, are of the type awarded in both 'World Wars' The medal with 2 x Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos and the numeral 1between, on lower tie of obverse wreath The medal suspended from a traditional French mounting bar , or 'Boule' Condition: GVF

France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire). 3rd Type (4th Republic) circa 1946-1958 Of the type awarded for Indochina, Suez and early years of Algerian War of Independence This issue distinctive by the award obverse legend sans date and with one gilt star in place of the date Condition: Obverse enamel chipped about GVF

France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire). 3rd Type (4th Republic) circa 1946-1958 Of the type awarded for Indochina, Suez and early years of Algerian War of Independence This issue distinctive by the award obverse legend sans date and with one gilt star in place of the date Condition: GVF

France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire). 3rd Type (4th Republic) circa 1946-1958 Of the type awarded for Indochina, Suez and early years of Algerian War of Independence This issue distinctive by the award obverse legend sans date and with one gilt star in place of the date Condition: EF

France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire). 3rd Type (4th Republic) circa 1946-1958 Of the type awarded for Indochina, Suez and early years of Algerian War of Independence This issue distinctive by the award obverse legend sans date and with one gilt star in place of the date Condition: EF

France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire). 4th Republic type circa 1946-1958, the mixed riband (in joint colours of LOH and MM) draped with 'Fourragere' in the colours of the Medal Militaire Important: the 'Fourragere' indicates that the recipients unit had been cited 6-8 times for collective distinguished service in action Note: The mixed silk riband indicates that the recipient held the Medal Militaire and was either a holder of the LOH or wore a Fourragere in the coours of the LOH The medal with two Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral 1 marks on lower tie of obverse wreath Of the type awarded for the French colonial wars in Indochina, Suez and early years of Algerian War of Independence This undated issue distinctive by the award obverse legend sans date and with one gilt star in place of the date The medal suspended from a traditional French mounting bar 'Boule' Condition: EF

France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire). 4th Republic type circa 1946-1958, the riband draped with 'Fourragere' in the colours of the Legion D'Honneur Important: the 'Fourragere' indicates that the recipients unit had been cited 6-8 times for collective distinguished service in action The medal with two Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral 1 marks on lower tie of obverse wreath Of the type awarded for the French colonial wars in Indochina, Suez and early years of Algerian War of Independence - Indochina and Algeria being the hardest fought and the bloodiest of all post 1945 'End of Empire' Colonial Wars This undated issue distinctive by the award obverse legend sans date and with one gilt star in place of the date The medal suspended from a traditional French mounting bar 'Boule' A most attractive example of this decoration Condition: About EF

France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire). 4th Republic type circa 1946-1958, the riband draped with 'Fourragere' in the colours of the Legion D'Honneur Important: the 'Fourragere' indicates that the recipients unit had been cited 6-8 times for collective distinguished service in action Of the type awarded for the French colonial wars in Indochina, Suez and early years of Algerian War of Independence - Indochina and Algeria being the hardest fought and the bloodiest of all post 1945 'End of Empire' Colonial Wars This undated issue distinctive by the award obverse legend sans date and with one gilt star in place of the date The medal suspended from a traditional French mounting bar 'Boule' A most attractive example of this decoration with bright gilding and deep toned silver laurel wreath Condition: About EF

France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire). 4th type (5th Republic) circa since 1958- This issue distinctive by the award obverse legend sans date and with three gilt stars in place of date The silk riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin for wear in the French style Condition: EF

France: Military Medal (M?daille Militaire). Second Empire. 2nd Type (1852-1870). Contemporary engraved on reverse (Lt W. Bolton, IM) An example of the type awarded for the Crimean War, Italy Campaign (Franco-Austrian War) and China War (1858-1860) Note: The contemporary engraved naming is on 2 x lines on reverse of medal. We are not sure if W. Bolton was a British recipient or not. A search of the respective British Crimea and China Medal Rolls show several 'Other Ranks' with the name W. Bolton, and it may be that one of those was awarded the Medaille Militaire and had it named in his subsequent commissioned rank as Lieutenant & Instructor of Musketry Condition: Enamel worn GF

France: Military Medal (Medaille Militaire), 3rd Republic, 1870-1940 issue. Attributed to; Alibert Jean Joly, 1922 Note: This is the type of medal awarded throughout both the World Wars Important: Sold together with; - Card box of issue. This with title of medal 'Medaille Militaire' in gilt tooled letters on lid The side of the box with an old contemporary name label 'Alibert Jean Joly and date 1-9-22 (for 1 September 1922) The medal with two Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral 1 marks on lower tie of obverse wreath The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: Medal GVF

France: Military Medal (Medaille Militaire). 1st type. 2nd Empire \'Emperor Louis Napoleon\' issue 1852-1870 The decoration with French Imperial 'Eagle' suspension By designer 'Barre', with 'Barre' signature on reverse of decoration This issue of the decoration is of the type awarded during the Crimean War, China, Italy and Mexico campaigns of the 1850'S-1860's, and of the type awarded to Allied Forces personnel including British Army personnel recommended for bravery during the Crimean War Usual wear to the enamel on obverse of medal A good example for use to reconstitute a British Crimean War era medal group that might have a missing 'Louis Napoleon' issue Medaille Militaire Sold with a replacement length of silk moire riband Condition: About VF

France: Military Medal (Medaille Militaire). 3rd Republic, 1870-1940 type Note: This is the type of medal awarded throughout both the World Wars, including awards to Allied Forces personnel The medal with two Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral 1 marks on lower tie of obverse wreath Condition: Medal about EF

France: Military Medal (Medaille Militaire). 3rd Republic, 1870-1940 type, with obverse date \'1870\' The medal with two Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logos and numeral \'1\' marks on lower tie of obverse wreath Note: This is the type of medal awarded throughout both the World Wars, including awards to Allied Forces personnel Reference \'Medal to Australia\' (Williams, 3rd Edition, 1990), a total of 57 awards of the \'Medal Militaire\' were made to Australian personnel during the Great War Condition: Minor wear & scuffs VF

France: Military Medal (Medaille Militaire). 3rd Republic, 1870-1940 type, with obverse date \'1870\' The medal with two Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logos and numeral \'1\' marks on lower tie of obverse wreath This is the type of medal awarded throughout both the World Wars, including awards to Allied Forces personnel With a good clean long length of silk moire riband The Medaille Militaire was awarded to British and Empire allied personnel during both World Wars Reference \'Medal to Australia\' (Williams, 3rd Edition, 1990), a total of 57 awards of the \'Medal Militaire\' were made to Australian personnel during the Great War Condition: About EF

France: Military Medal (Medaille Militaire). 3rd Republic, 1870-1940 type, with obverse date \'1870\' The medal with two Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logos and numeral \'1\' marks on lower tie of obverse wreath Note: This is the type of medal awarded throughout both the World Wars, including awards to Allied Forces personnel Reference \'Medal to Australia\' (Williams, 3rd Edition, 1990), a total of 57 awards of the Medal Militaire were made to Australian personnel during the Great War Condition: VF

France: Military Medal (Medaille Militaire). 3rd Republic, 1870-1940 type, with obverse date \'1870\' The medal with two Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logos and numeral '1' marks on lower tie of obverse wreath Note: This is the type of medal awarded throughout both the World Wars, including awards to Allied Forces personnel Reference 'Medal to Australia' (Williams, 3rd Edition, 1990), a total of 57 awards of the Medal Militaire were made to Australian personnel during the Great War The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin or 'epingle', as-worn in the traditional French style Condition: GVF

France: Military Medal (Medaille Militaire). 3rd type. 4th Republic issue e circa 1946-1958 Of the type awarded for the French colonial wars in Indochina, Suez and early years of Algerian War of Independence - Indochina and Algeria being the hardest fought and the bloodiest of all post 1945 \'End of Empire\' Colonial Wars This undated obverse type of medal is distinctive by the date removed and replaced with a single gilt star A most attractive example of this decoration with bright gilding and deep toned silver laurel wreath Condition: About EF

France: Military Volunteers Service Medal (Medaille des Services Militaires Volontaires). 1st Class, or 'Gold' grade award. With rosette on riband Instituted in three grades or classes, this medal replaced the previous model of volunteer service medal that had been awarded to qualifying personnel of the French Military Volunteer Reserves Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: Military Volunteers Service Medal (Medaille des Services Militaires Volontaires). 1st Class, or 'Gold' grade award. With rosette on riband Instituted in three grades or classes, this medal replaced the previous model of volunteer service medal that had been awarded to qualifying personnel of the French Military Volunteer Reserves Condition: EF

France: Military Volunteers Service Medal (Medaille des Services Militaires Volontaires). 2nd Class, or 'Silver' grade award Instituted in three grades or classes, this medal replaced the previous model of volunteer service medal that had been awarded to qualifying personnel of the French Military Volunteer Reserves Condition: About EF

France: Military Volunteers Service Medal (Medaille des Services Militaires Volontaires). 3rd Class, or 'Bronze' grade award Instituted in three grades or classes, this medal replaced the previous model of volunteer service medal that had been awarded to qualifying personnel of the French Military Volunteer Reserves Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: Military Volunteers Service Medal (Medaille des Services Militaires Volontaires). 3rd Class, or 'Bronze' grade award Instituted in three grades or classes, this medal replaced the previous model of volunteer service medal that had been awarded to qualifying personnel of the French Military Volunteer Reserves Condition: EF

France: Military Volunteers Service Medal (Medaille des Services Militaires Volontaires). 3rd Class, or \'Bronze\' grade award Instituted by decree in 1975 (replacing the earlier Cross of Voluntary Military Services 1934 (Croix Des Services Militaires Volontaires 1934)) and awarded in three grades or classes, to qualifying personnel of the French Military Volunteer Reserves The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style A choice early issue medal Condition: EF

France: Miniature Medal of the Federation of Veterans of the Chasseurs and Cyclists (FNAC). Bronze issue A uniface veteran 'office holders' miniature medal Obverse: The generic 'Chasseurs' horn insignia with title FNAC For details, history, traditions and awards of the see their website 'Federation Nationale des Amicales de Chasseurs a Pied, Alpins et Mecanises' at: - https://bleujonquille.fr/ Chasseurs à pied: Historically the Chasseurs à pied were the light infantrymen of the French Imperial army. They were armed the same as their counterparts in the regular line infantry (fusilier) battalions but were trained to excel in marksmanship and in executing manoeuvres at high speed. The other light infantry unit type, the voltigeurs, specialised as skirmishers and for advance screening of the main force. The chasseurs could also be called upon to form advance guards and scouting parties alongside the voltigeurs Following the Napoleonic Wars the Chasseurs à pied continued to exist as a separate corps within the infantry. Initially a specially trained elite, their tactical role eventually came to match that of the ordinary lignards (line infantry). By the late 19th century the differences between the two branches were confined to uniform and insignia, although the chasseurs retained a strong esprit de corps Chasseurs à cheval: Historically the cavalry 'Chasseurs' lacked the higher profile of the identically-armed (but much more lavishly uniformed) hussars. Distinguished by dark green uniforms and a bugle-horn badge, they were frequently used as advance scouting units providing valuable information on enemy movements. Both Napoleon's Imperial Guard and the Royal Guard of the Restoration each included a regiment of Chasseurs à cheval. In addition Napoleon added a further five line regiments to those inherited from the Revolutionary period. At the beginning of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, the French Army had twelve regiments of Chasseurs à cheval, grouped with eight hussar regiments to form the light branch of the cavalry and tasked with primarily reconnaissance duties. This intended role continued through World War I and the Chasseurs à cheval remained entirely horse mounted until the 1er RCh was motorised in June 1940. Disbanded after the Battle of France, these units were reconstituted in 1944–45 as light armour During the French occupation of Algeria, regiments of Chasseurs d'Afrique were raised. These were light cavalry recruited originally from French volunteers and subsequently from the French settlers in North Africa doing their military service. As such they were the mounted equivalent of the Zouaves Condition: GVF

France: Miniature Medal. France: Verdun Medal 1916. \'Vernier\' issue (Medaille de Verdun, modele Vernier) The medal with the immortal legend '‘On Ne Passe Pass’ (They shall not pass) The Battle of Verdun - a.k.a. 'The Meatgrinder' was the most important French land battle of the Great War The medal fitted with a long length of riband Condition: GVF

France: Miniature Medal: Military Medal (Medal Militaire) 3rd Republic 1870-1940, with obverse date 1870 With makers marks and silver assay marks 'poincons' on suspension ring Of the type awarded in both World Wars Condition: GVF

France: Miniature Medals. An un-attributed mounted group of 6 x Great War era miniature decorations & medals - Cross for Combat Volunteers 1914-1918 - Medal Militaire (Military Medal). III Republic '1870' - Croix de Guerre 1914-1918 with Palm & Star emblems - Cross for Combat Volunteers 1914-1918 - Croix Du Combatant (Combatant's Cross) - Interallied Victory Medal. French issue with 'Morlon' obverse - Commemorative Medal of the Great War 1914-1918 Note: The Volunteer Combatant's Cross and Combatant's Cross each indented with the official 'Cornucopia' logo and bronze metal hallmarks of the Paris Mint The citation emblems on the Croix de Guerre denote: - Bronze palm = Citation at Army level - Bronze star =Citation at Regiment or Brigade level The medals attractively mounted as worn in the swing style, and worn suspended from two silver chains with pins for attachment at either end of the chain mounting, as traditionally worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Ministry of Health Medal of Honour for Public Assistance (Medaille D\'Honneur De L\'Assistance Publique). Bronze issue. Second type (1932-1938) With Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' metal mark indented on flat edge of the rim The medal was created by a decree dated, 15 January 1891, as a 'Medal of Honour' initially awarded by the Ministry of the Interior, and later, form 1932, being awarded by the Ministry of Health, to reward health care workers who performed devoted service in Hospitals, Hospices, Medcial Centres and Charitable Associations The medal was awarded in three classes or grades for specified lengths of services, or for outstanding service viz; bronze (minimum 10 x years service), silver (to Bronze Medal holders plus 10 years of service) & gold (Silver Medal holders & 15 years of service) The medal became obsolete in 1938 The much scarcer second type medals were only awarded in the period 1932-1938 Condition: VF

France: Morocco Campaign Medal 1907-1909 (Medaille Du Maroc) with 4 x clasps 'Casablanca' 'Oudjda' 'Haut-Guir' 'Maroc' A maximum clasp issue campaign medal The clasps are all of the standard 'Oriental' slip over type The medal fitted with the original long length issue silk riband Condition: VF

France: Morocco Campaign Medal 1907-1909 (Medaille Du Maroc) with clasp 'Casablanca' The clasp is of the slip over type Condition: VF

France: Morocco Campaign Medal 1907-1909 (Medaille Du Maroc) with clasp 'Casablanca' The clasp is of the slip over type Condition: Dark Toned VF

France: Morocco Campaign Medal 1907-1909 (Medaille Du Maroc) with clasp 'Maroc' The silver clasp is of the slip-over type with 'A. H. Marie' silver makers mark or poincon on centre of backstrap Condition: Dark Toned VF

France: Morocco Campaign Medal 1907-1909 (Medaille Du Maroc). With 2 x oriental clasps \'Casablanca\' & \'Maroc\' Note: Clasp sprung on one side of backstrap on the \'Casablanca\' clasp - but still fits tightly on riband The clasps (agrafes) are both of the official Paris Mint \'Oriental\' type The silver medal with twin Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo and numeral \'1\' marks on reverse field The medal retaining an original length of silk moire riband A nice toned example of a double clasped Morocco campaign medal Condition: Toned GVF

France: Morocco Campaign Medal 1907-1909 (Medaille Du Maroc). With 4 X clasps (agrafes) 'Maroc' Haut-Guir' 'Oudjda' 'Casablanca' The clasps (agrafes) are all of the official Paris Mint 'Oriental' type The silver medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and numeral '1' marks on reverse field Note: This medal represents a 'full-house' including all of the 4 x different clasps that could be awarded with this particular campaign medal A most ornate and impressive campaign medal Condition: Minor edge nicks otherwise toned GVF

France: Morocco Campaign Medal 1907-1909 (Medaille Du Maroc). With 4 x oriental clasps 'Casablanca' 'Haut-Guir' 'Oudjda' 'Maroc' The clasps (agrafes) are all of the official Paris Mint 'Oriental' type The silver medal with twin Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and numeral '1' marks on reverse field The medal retaining it's original long length of silk riband A choice example of a multi-clasp Morocco campaign medal Condition: Toned EF

France: Morocco Campaign Medal 1907-1909 (Medaille Du Maroc). With clasp 'Maroc' The clasp (agrafe) is of the official Paris Mint 'Oriental' type The silver medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and numeral '1' marks on reverse field Condition: About VF

France: Morocco Campaign Medal 1907-1909 (Medaille Du Maroc). With clasp 'Maroc' The riband fitted with a 'Boule' The clasp (agrafe) is of the official Paris Mint 'Oriental' type The silver medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and numeral '1' marks on reverse field The medal retaining it's original stitched silk riband which is suspended from a traditional French mounting rod or 'Boule' Condition: Toned about GVF

France: Morocco Campaign Medal 1907-1909 (Medaille Du Maroc). With clasp 'Maroc'. Sold with award document named to Lieutenant Marcel Victor Laborde, 1st Regiment of Zouaves Lot comprises 2 x items; - France: Morocco Campaign Medal. With silver oriental clasp 'Maroc' - France: Official award 'Brevet' Morocco Medal & clasp 'Morocco'. Dated, Algiers, 25 April 1912 The clasp (agrafe) is of the official Paris Mint 'Oriental' type The silver medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and numeral '1' marks on reverse field Important: Colonel Laborde - a multi decorated and multi-wounded veteran of the Great war - was latterly Commandant of the 9th Regiment of Zouaves The 'La Borde's were a most distinguished and prominent 'Pied Noir' French settler family in Algeria Colonel Laborde's son Dr Andre Laborde - a respected member of the 'Pied Noir' settler community, and a Grand Councillor for Oran - was deported from Oran, Algeria, in 1962, for his supposed sympathies (membership?) of the the outlawed OAS, during the 'Dirty War' of Algerian War of Independence. Condition: GVF

France: Morocco Campaign Medal 1907-1909 (Medaille Du Maroc). With clasp \'Maroc\'. With red \'Wound Star\' emblem on riband The clasp (agrafe) is of the official Paris Mint 'Oriental' type The silver medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and numeral '1' marks on reverse field The medal retaining it's original stitched silk riband which is suspended from a traditional French mounting rod or 'Boule' Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, did as they pleased many opting to wear the unofficial medals, while others wore the 'Wound Stars' on the ribands of the respective campaign medals for the campaigns in which they had been wounded. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the orginal 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 Condition: GVF

France: Morocco Campaign Medal 1907-1909 (Medaille Du Maroc). With oriental clasp \'Maroc\' The clasp (agrafe) is of the official Paris Mint \'Oriental\' type The silver medal with Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo and numeral \'1\' marks on reverse field The medal retaining it\'s original silk riband as issued Condition: Toned GVF

France: Morocco Campaign Medal 1907-191 (Medaille Du Maroc 1907-1912). With 4 x oriental clasps \'Oudjda\', \'Maroc\', \'Casablanca\' & \'Haut-Guir\' The clasps (agrafes) are all of the official Paris Mint \'Oriental\' type The first clasp (agrafe), is a very scarce seen \'reduced size\' clasp, this with silver hallmark, or \'poincon\', indented on centre of back-strap The silver medal with twin Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo and numeral \'1\' marks on reverse field The medal retaining it\'s original long length of watered silk \'moire\' riband, that is bright A choice & desirable example of a multi-clasp Morocco campaign medal, bearing the maximum issue \'full-house\' of clasps Condition: Toned EF

France: Morocco Campaign Medal 1907-1912 (Medaille Du Maroc 1907-1912). With 1 x oriental clasp \'Maroc\' Sold together with the original named medal \'brevet\' (folded) named in ink to: - Soldat 1er Classe Joseph Coues, 3e Battalion de Marche Coloniale Infanterie Coloniale - issued / dated Marrakesh, 15 October 1912 The clasps (agrafe) is of the ornate official Paris Mint \'Oriental\' type The silver medal with twin Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo and numeral \'1\' marks on reverse field The medal retaining it\'s original long length of silk riband Cut and paste below link to see an impressive summary history of the 3rd Bataillon d\'infanterie legere d\'Afrique: - https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bataillons_d%27infanterie_l%C3%A9g%C3%A8re_d%27Afrique A good example of a positively attributed French Morocco Campaign Medal The brevet commensurate with age & having been displayed, with minor tears / marks, and smudged ink (a/f) Condition: Medal about EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). 1st class variant type with clasp 'Legion Etrangere' As worn by qualifying personnel of the Foreign Legion Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). 1st class variant type with clasp 'Muroroa' Clasp represents service in the French South Pacific nuclear test sites Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). 1st class variant type with clasp 'Terres Australes Et Antarctiques' The clasp denotes service in Antarctica Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). 2nd class variant type with clasp 'Legion Etrangere' As awarded to qualifying personnel of the Foreign Legion Condition: GVF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). 2nd class variant type with clasp 'Troupes Aerportees' The clasp represents qualifying service with 'Airborne Forces' Condition: GVF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). 2nd class variant type with clasp \'Missions D\'Assistance Exterieure\' The clasp denotes qualifying service when deployed on Overseas Humanitarian Service / Overseas Missions Condition: GVF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). 2nd class variant type with clasp \'Troupes Aeroportes\' The clasp denotes qualifying service while a member of the 'Airborne Forces' - an award to a qualified 'Parachutist', or Para serving with 'TAP' Condition: GVF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). 2nd class variant with clasp 'Sous-Marins' The clasp denotes qualifying service as a Submariner while deployed with the Submarine Service Condition: GVF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). 2nd class with clasp 'Batiments De Combat' The clasp denotes qualifying naval service while serving aboard 'Combat Vessels' Medal fitted with two pronged mounting pin on reverse of riband as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). 3rd class medal Condition: VF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). 3rd class medal with 2 X clasps (agrafes) 'Legion Etrangere' 'Troupes Aeroportees' The clasps denote qualifying service while a member of the 'Foreign Legion' and 'Airborne Forces' Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). 3rd class medal with clasp 'Legion Etrangere' As awarded to qualifying personnel of the Foreign Legion Condition: GV

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). 3rd class variant type medal with clasp 'Armee De L'Air' The clasp denotes qualifying service with the Air Force Condition: GVF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). 3rd class variant type medal with clasp 'FPSAA' The clasp FPSAA is awarded to qualifying Air Force personnel who have specialist training with 'Forces de Protection et de Securitie de l'Armee de l'Air' (Protection & Security Force of the French Air Force) The clasp was instituted by decree of 11 February 2012 Condition: GVF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). 3rd class variant type medal with clasp 'Gendarmerie Nationale' The clasp denotes qualifying service as a Policeman (Gendarme) with the National Police Force Condition: GVF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). 3rd class variant type medal with clasp \'Legion Etranger\' As awarded to qualifying personnel of the Foreign Legion Condition: GVF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). 3rd class variant type medal with clasp \'Troupes Aeroportees\' The clasp denotes qualifying service while a member of the 'Airborne Forces' Condition: GVF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). 3rd class variant type with clasp 'Missions D'Assistance Exterieure' The clasp denotes qualifying service deployed on Overseas Missions/ Humanitarian Service in the wake of natural disasters Condition: GVF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). 3rd class with 2 x clasps \'F.F.A.\' & \'Armement\' The clasp denotes qualifying service while serving with French Forces stationed in Germany (Allegmane) 'Armement' is a 'Speciality' clasp denoting personnel who are trained specialists in the training, handling and or maintenance of weapons and weapons systems The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the traditional French style The 'Armement' clasp is very scarce seen on the market Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). 3rd class with clasp 'Artillerie' The clasp denotes qualifying service with the 'Artillery' Medal fitted with two pronged mounting pin on reverse of riband as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). 3rd class with clasp 'Infanterie' The clasp denotes qualifying service as an 'Infantryman' Condition: GVF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). 3rd class with clasp 'Marine Nationale' The clasp denotes qualifying service as an sailor in the Navy Medal fitted with two pronged mounting pin on reverse of riband as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). 3rd class with clasp 'Troupes De Marine' The clasp denotes qualifying service with Naval Troops (Commandos) Medal riband fitted with mounting pad with fittings as worn on uniform Condition: GVF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). 3rd class with clasp \'Aviation Legere\' The clasp denotes qualifying service with the Army Aviation Corps (Light aircraft / Helicopters) Medal fitted with two pronged mounting pin on reverse of riband as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Clasp only \'Armement\' \'Armement\' is a \'Speciality\' clasp denoting personnel who are trained specialists in the training, handling and or maintenance of weapons and weapons systems The \'Armement\' clasp is very scarce seen on the market Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Ordnance model medal. 3rd Class, or \'Bronze\' grade with clasp \'Materiel\' The clasp denotes specialist qualifying service with the 'Maintenance & Repair' department of the French Army Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 'Silver' grade with clasp 'Corps Europeen' The clasp denotes qualifying service with the 'Eurocorps. The European Corps, or Eurocorps, is the intergovernmental military corps of approximately 1,000 soldiers stationed in Strasbourg, Alsace, France. The corps had its headquarters established in May 1992, was activated in October 1993 and declared operational in 1995. The nucleus of the force is the Franco-German Brigade established in 1987. There are currently 5 x EU countries that are full members and contribute military personnel to Eurocorps, they are; France, Germany, Spain, Belgium & Luxembourg Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 1st Class, or 'Gold' grade with 3 x clasps 'Nageurs de Combat' 'Mururoa-Hao' & 'Missions Exterieures' The clasps denote specialist skills as a qualified 'Combat Diver' (A Frog Man / Navy Seal serving with 'Special Forces'), who also had geographic' qualifying service in the French South Pacific, Polynesian atolls of 'Mururoa & Hao' (the locations associated with French Nuclear weapons tests), and on active service during specified overseas 'Military Operations' Moruroa (Mururoa, Mururura), also historically known as Aopuni, is an atoll which forms part of the Tuamotu Archipelago in French Polynesia in the southern Pacific Ocean. It is located about 1,250 kilometres (780 mi) southeast of Tahiti. Administratively Moruroa Atoll is part of the commune of Tureia, which includes the atolls of Tureia, Fangataufa, Tematangi and Vanavana. France undertook nuclear weapon tests between 1966 and 1996 at Moruroa and Fangataufa. It is estimated that as many as 181 nuclear tests have been conducted at the atoll's. Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Medal is contained in, and sold together with card box of issue A most interesting combination of clasps Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 2nd class 'Silver' with clasp 'Gendarmerie Nationale' The National Gendarmerie (Gendarmerie nationale) is one of two national police forces in France. It is a branch of the French Armed Forces placed under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Interior?with additional duties to the Ministry of Defence. Its area of responsibility includes smaller towns, rural and suburban areas, while the Police Nationale?a civilian force?is in charge of cities. Due to its military status, the Gendarmerie also fulfills a range of military and defence missions Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 2nd class with 2 x clasps 'Missions D'Assistance Exterieurs' & ' Troupes De Marine' The clasps denoted qualifying service on 'Overseas Missions of Assistance' (for example assistance in places of natural disasters, famine relief etc), and service with the 'Overseas Troops' arms of the French Army which serve as an overseas rapid deployment force Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 2nd class with 2 x clasps \'Missions D\'Assistance Exterieurs\' & \' Infanterie\' The clasps denoted qualifying service on \'Overseas Missions of Assistance\' (for example assistance in places of natural disasters, famine relief etc), and service with the \'Infantry\' arms of the French Army Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'Epingle\', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 2nd class with 3 x clasps 'Gendarmerie De L'Armement' 'Gendarmerie Mobile' & 'Gendarmerie Transports Aeriens' Gendarmerie de l'Armement: Created in 1973, is an integral part of the French National Gendarmerie . The unit is falls under the direction of the Director General of the National Gendarmerie, with members of the unit being attached to the Directorate-General for Armaments (DGA). It fulfills the traditional missions of the Gendarmerie - judicial, administrative and military police - and carries out specific missions of internal police, protection and security in places and establishments under the auspices of the DGA. The Gendarmerie de l'Armement has jurisdiction over any person, whether civil or military, who is in any capacity in such places and establishments controlled by the DGA. The commander of the Gendarmerie de l'Armement has a staff, a research section and a protection group. The protection group is a unit of close protection ensuring the safety of the Director General of the DGA, other senior DGA officials and foreign delegations visiting DGA establishments Gendarmerie Mobile) (GM): Created in 1921, it is a subdivision of the French National Gendarmerie whose main mission is to maintain public order and general security. Contrary to the Departmental Gendarmerie, whose jurisdiction is limited to specific parts of the territory, the Mobile Gendarmerie can operate anywhere in France and even abroad as a component of the French Armed Forces. Gendarmerie Transports Aeriens (GTA): Created on 2006, is a specialized 'Airports' unit of French National Gendarmerie. The force has more than 1,000 personnel qualified in aeronautics and airport security, deployed across the largest national airports, and under for duty with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) The medal and clasps denotes qualifying service in the French Armed Police Force, or 'Gendarmerie' - a distinctive and separate armed police forcefrom the National Police Force. The Gendarmerie being entitled to qualify for Military decorations and medals Condition: GVF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 2nd class with clasp 'Arme Blindee' The clasp denotes qualifying service with the 'Armoured' (Tank and Armoured Vehicles units) of the French Army Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 2nd class with clasp 'Materiel' The clasp denotes qualifying service with the 'Maintenance & Repair' department of the French Army Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 2nd class with clasp 'Sapeurs Pompiers' The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 2nd class with clasp 'Service de Sante' The clasp denotes qualifying service with the 'Medical Services' of the French Army Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 2nd class with clasp \'Fusiliers Commandos De L\'Air\' The clasp denotes qualifying service with the French equivalent to the British 'RAF Regiment' The Fusiliers Commandos de l'Air (French for "Fusilier commandos of the Air (force)") of France's Arm?e de l'Air (French Air Force) are armed airmen trained as infantry, who provide ground defense of air bases and secure forward base areas. They also participate in forward air control, combat search and rescue missions, and as air assault infantry Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: About EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 2nd class with clasp \'Sous Marins\' The clasp denotes qualifying service with the French Navy's 'Submarine Service' Note: A separate (different) clasp is awarded to Submariners who serve in France's Nuclear Submarines Condition: About EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 2nd class with clasp \'Train\' The clasp denotes qualifying service with the 'Logistics' (Supply and Transport) department of the French Army Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 2nd class, or 'Silver' grade with clasp 'Gendarmerie De LAir' The clasp denotes specialist qualifying service with the 'National Gendarmerie 'Air Force Police' The 'Gendarmerie de l'Air' is the unit of the French Gendarmerie responsible for provost (military police) functions within the French Air Force. It has an estimated strength of 750 x personnel and is commanded by a Colonel Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 2nd Class, or \'Silver\' grade with clasp \'Transmissions\' The clasp denotes specialist qualifying service with the 'Signals' corps of the French Army Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd class 'Bronze' with clasp 'Gendarmerie Mobile' Gendarmerie Mobile) (GM): Created in 1921, it is a subdivision of the French National Gendarmerie whose main mission is to maintain public order and general security. Contrary to the Departmental Gendarmerie, whose jurisdiction is limited to specific parts of the territory, the Mobile Gendarmerie can operate anywhere in France and even abroad as a component of the French Armed Forces. The medal and clasps denotes qualifying service in the French Armed Police Force, or 'Gendarmerie' - a distinctive and separate armed police force - not to be confused with the more numerous National Police, 'Police Nationale'. The Gendarmerie being entitled to qualify for Military decorations and medals Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd class with 2 x clasps 'Infanterie' & 'Armee De Terre' The clasps denoted qualifying service with the French Army, and special skills with the 'Infantry' arm of the French Army Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd class with 2 x clasps \'Missions D\'Assistance Exterieurs\' & \'Armee De Terre\' The clasps denoted qualifying service on Overseas Missions of Assistance (for example assistance in places of natural disasters), and service with the French Army Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'Epingle\', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd class with clasp 'Genie' The clasp denotes qualifying service with the French Army 'Engineers' Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd class with clasp 'Marins Pompiers' The clasp denotes qualifying service as a Naval Firefighter of the French Navy, as well as members of the MarseiIIes Fire Brigade (BMPM) which latter include duty at the Port of Marseilles Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd class with clasp 'S.I.C.' Instituted in 2012, the clasp is abbreviation for 'Commandement Air Des Syst?mes De Surveillance, D'Information Et De Communication', denoting qualifying service with 'Air Command Information and Communications Surveillance Systems Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd class with clasp 'Service De Sante' The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd class with clasp 'T.A.A.F.' The clasp is abbreviation for 'Terres Australes et Antartiques Francaises', denotes 'Geographic' qualifying service in the 'French Southern and Antarctic Territories' A scarce seen clasp Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd class with clasp 'Transmissions' The clasp denotes qualifying service while serving with the 'Communications / Signals' arm of the French Army Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd class with clasp \'Armee De L\'Air\' The clasp denotes qualifying service with the French Air Force Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd class with clasp \'Commissariat De L\'Armee de Terre\' The clasp denotes qualifying service while serving with French Army 'Commissariat' Department Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd class with clasp \'Troupes De Montagne\' The clasp denotes an award to a soldier trained and skilled as a 'Mountain Soldier', and hence for service with the 'Mountain Troops' of the French Army, including the elite infantry unit the 'Chesseurs Alpins' (or 'Alpine Hunters') The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd Class, or 'Bronze' grade with 2 x clasps 'Mururoa-Hao' & 'Legion Etrangere' The clasps were awarded for 'Geographic' qualifying service in the French South Pacific, Polynesian atolls of 'Mururoa & Hao' (the locations associated with French Nuclear weapons tests), and service with the 'French Foreign Legion' Moruroa (Mururoa, Mururura), also historically known as Aopuni, is an atoll which forms part of the Tuamotu Archipelago in French Polynesia in the southern Pacific Ocean. It is located about 1,250 kilometres (780 mi) southeast of Tahiti. Administratively Moruroa Atoll is part of the commune of Tureia, which includes the atolls of Tureia, Fangataufa, Tematangi and Vanavana. France undertook nuclear weapon tests between 1966 and 1996 at Moruroa and Fangataufa. It is estimated that as many as 181 nuclear tests have been conducted at the atoll's. Prior to being disbanded in 2000, the 5th Foreign Legion Regiment (originally raised in Indo-China in 1930), or 5e R?giment ?tranger (5e REI)), was stationed in the South Pacific, with detachments at 'Mururoa-Hao', between 1964-2000 Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Medal is contained in, and sold together with card box of issue, which is labelled 'bronze' Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd Class, or 'Bronze' grade with clasp 'C.A.S.S.I.C.' The clasp denotes specialist qualifying service with the 'Air Force Surveillance, Information and Communication Systems Command'. C.A.S.S.I.C., being the abbreviation for 'Commadement air des syst?mes de surveillance, d'information et de communication' Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Medal is contained in, and sold together with card box of issue Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd Class, or 'Bronze' grade with clasp 'C.E.E.A.' The clasp, instituted by decree in 2012, denotes specialist qualifying service as a member of the staff of the 'Air Force Training Command' C.E.A.A. being abbreviation of 'Commandement des ?coles de l'arm?e de l'air ' Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Medal is contained in, and sold together with card box of issue Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd Class, or 'Bronze' grade with clasp 'Ecoles De Gendarmerie' The clasp denotes specialist skills as an instructor or member of staff at the training colleges of the Gendarmerie Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style A scarce specialist clasp Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd Class, or 'Bronze' grade with clasp 'Force Oceanic Strategique' The clasp denotes qualifying service serving with the French Navy's Strategic Ocean Force (Force Oc?anique Strat?gique), or FOST, which is the synonym of the Submarine Forces of France, including their squadron of nuclear attack submarine (Escadrille des Sous-Marins Nucl?aires d'Attaque), or ESNA Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd class, or 'Bronze' grade with clasp 'Formations Aeriens De La Gendarmerie' The clasp denotes qualifying service with the 'Gendarmerie Air Force' , which in terms of aircraft is exclusively comprised of helicopters. In 2016, the Gendarmerie Air Force had 55 x helicopter aircraft; 14 x 'EC145' , 15 x 'EC135', & 26 x 'Squirrels' Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Medal is contained in, and sold together with card box of issue Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd Class, or 'Bronze' grade with clasp 'Garde Republicaine' The clasp denotes speciality qualifying service as a member of the elite 'Republican Guard' The Republican Guard (French: Garde Republicaine) includes both dismounted and mounted personnel - the latter being the distinctive Curassiers - is part of the French Gendarmerie, and amongst it's duties is responsible for; - Guarding important public buildings in Paris such as the ?lys?e Palace (the residence of the President of the French Republic), the Palais du Luxembourg (the Senate), the Palais Bourbon (the National Assembly), etc - Guards of Honour and security services for the highest national personalities and important foreign guests - Military ceremonies and guards of honour for fallen soldiers - Support of other law enforcement forces with intervention (i.e. SWAT) teams - Proving counter-sniper teams (Observateurs-contre-tireurs) and SWAT teams (called pelotons d'intervention or intervention platoons) Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd Class, or 'Bronze' grade with clasp 'Gendarmerie Departmentale' The clasp denotes qualifying service as member of the Gendarmerie Departmentale The Departmental Gendarmerie (French: Gendarmerie D?partementale) is the territorial police branch of the French Gendarmerie. The departmental gendarmerie has regular contact with the population and conducts local policing functions throughout the French territory The Departmental Gendarmerie, sometimes called "La Blanche" after the colour of their silver/white unit and rank insignia they wear, which is in contrast to the golden insignia of the Mobile Gendarmerie. In France white or silver insignia traditionally indicates a mounted arm and the white insignia evolved from the gendarmerie's origins as a predominantly mounted force. Its territorial divisions are based on the administrative divisions, or departments of France, from where the force derives it's name as the Departmental Gendarmerie Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd Class, or 'Bronze' grade with clasp 'Gendarmerie Maritime' The clasp denotes qualifying service as member of the Gendarmerie Maritime The Maritime Gendarmerie (Gendarmerie Maritime) is a component of the French National Gendarmerie under the operational control of the Chief of Staff of the French Navy. It has a strengh of approximately 1,100 personnel and operates around thirty patrol boats and high-speed motorboats distributed across the waterways of France. Like their land-based colleagues, the Gendarmes Maritime are military personnel who carry out policing operations in addition to their primary role as a coast guard service. They also carry out provost duties within the French Navy Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd Class, or 'Bronze' grade with clasp 'Genie de L'Air' The clasp denotes speciality qualifying service as memberb fo the French Army 'Air Engineers Force' The Air Engineers are an Army unit responsible for the construction and maintenance of French Air Force runways, and providing the ground defences in protection of Air Force bases. The unit is unique as an Army unit, deployed for employment with the Air Force Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd Class, or 'Bronze' grade with clasp 'Intendence' The clasp denotes specialist skills with the French Army unit responsible for provisioning of 'Food Supplies' The clasp is now obsolete and no longer awarded Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd Class, or 'Bronze' grade with clasp 'Interamees' The clasp denotes qualifying service with a combined multi-disciplinary regiment, that includes infantry, armoured and artillery companies within the same regiment Currently the French Army only maintains one dedicated 'Interarmees' regiment viz, the 5th Overseas Interarmes Regiment (5eme Regiment Interarmes d'Outre Mer (or RIOM)) which is a is a Troupes de Marine regiment stationed in Djibouti. It has been the Djibouti garrison regiment since 1 November 1969. It is the last combined arms regiment in the French army comprising a mechanised infantry company, a light cavalry squadron, an artillery battery and a command and support company Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd Class, or 'Bronze' grade with clasp 'Plongieurs Demineurs' The clasp denotes specialist skills as a 'Diver De-miner' Naval diver de-miners are specialist divers, allocated to mine-sweeping vessels, or attached to any of the specialist de-mining diver groups that operate out of the French naval ports of Cherbourg, Brest and hunting or land-based ship within a group of de-miners (located in Cherbourg, Brest and Toulon), whose primary roles are to search for, identify and disarm explosive devices detected at sea and or in ports. In addition to de-mining, the diver is also a specialist in general underwater work, for example, welding, assembly and cutting of metallic structures, and clearing of channels to port access. The scope of de-mining activities includes overseas operations and deployments, and work in support of public services Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style A scarce specialist clasp Condition: GVF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd Class, or 'Bronze' grade with clasp 'Securite Civile' The clasp denotes specialist qualifying service by military and civilian personnel while attached to the Department of Civil Defence and Emergency Preparedness, the 'Civil Defence Agency' of the French Government, that has an estimated 2,500 personnel spread over 60 x different locations. The 'Securitie Civile' has several branches of operations including but not restricted to; Helicopter group; Water Bomber group and a Bomb Disposal group Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd Class, or 'Bronze' grade with clasp 'Terres Australes et Antarctiques' The clasp was awarded for 'Geographic' qualifying service while serving in the 'French Southern and Antarctic Territories' Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Medal is contained in, and sold together with card box of issue A scarce seen clasp Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd Class, or 'Bronze' grade with clasp 'Troupes De Montagne' The clasp denotes specialist qualifying service with the 'Mountain Troops' of the French Army, including; infantry, armoured, engineers, artillery, transport and equipment. With the exception of the legionaries of the 2nd Foreign Legion Regiment who wear the green beret, mountain troops are easily recognised by their distinctive large dark blue berets Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd Class, or Bronze' grade with clasp 'Service des Essences' The clasp denotes qualifying service with the unit of the French Army responsible for the storage, and supply of fuel Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd Class, or \'Bronze\' grade with 2 x clasps \'Missions D\'Assistance Exterieure\' \'Troupes Aeroportees\' Both of the clasps denote qualifying service with the French Army, the first in recognition of deployment during 'Overseas Missions of Assistance' (for example humanitarian support, relief in places that have suffered natural disasters, etc), and for specialist skills 'as a member of the 'Airborne Forces' (the Parachutist force commonly being referred to by abbreviation TAP) The clasp 'Missions D'Assistance Exterieure' and is now obsolete and is no longer awarded with the medal Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd Class, or \'Bronze\' grade with 2 x clasps \'Troupes De Marine\' \'Transmissions\' Both of the clasps denote qualifying service with the French Army The 'Troupes de Marine' (the descendent corps of the former Colonial Infantry regiments) is now the French Army's spearhead overseas intervention force. The Troupes de marine are one of the "armes" (corps) of the French Army, which includes sub-units whose roles are usually associated with other corps (artillery, cavalry, signals, armour, paratroopers) but with overseas deployment as a specialisation. The recipient of this medal having specialist training in 'Signals' Because of their overseas heritage and their use in the Force d'Intervention, the Troupes de marine were mostly volunteer regulars, as in France, draftees are legally exempt from overseas duty. The conversion of the French Army into a smaller professional force led to the French Army's decision to make the brigade its largest formation and the 9e Division d'Infanterie de Marine was reduced in size on 1 July 1999 and became the 9th Light Armoured Marine Brigade (France) (9e Brigade L?g?re Blind?e de Marine). Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd Class, or \'Bronze\' grade with clasp \'Missions D\'Operations Interieures\' The clasp denotes geographic active service while deployed on specified 'Internal' missions or operations within the French homeland. Such duties including, emergencies and support of public services during times of natural disasters, for example during forest fires, floods, storms, and in support of emergency services etc Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. 3rd Class, or \'Bronze\' grade with clasp \'Plongieurs Demineurs\' An ordnance issue medal with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and metal marks on lower obverse field The clasp denotes specialist skills as a 'Diver De-miner' Naval diver de-miners are specialist divers, allocated to mine-sweeping vessels, or attached to any of the specialist de-mining diver groups that operate out of the French naval ports of Cherbourg, Brest and hunting or land-based ship within a group of de-miners (located in Cherbourg, Brest and Toulon), whose primary roles are to search for, identify and disarm explosive devices detected at sea and or in ports. In addition to de-mining, the diver is also a specialist in general underwater work, for example, welding, assembly and cutting of metallic structures, and clearing of channels to port access. The scope of de-mining activities includes overseas operations and deployments, and work in support of public services Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style A rare seen specialist medal clasp Condition: About EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. Bronze 3rd class with 2 x clasps 'Armee De L'Air' & 'Defense Aerienne' Medal was instituted by decree on 21 April 1982, and is awarded in three grades, Bronze, Silver & Gold The general qualifying criteria for the 'Bronze' medal is 1 year of service and the accumulation of 90 points. A maximum of 3 x clasps (agrafes) can be worn on the riband The clasps on this medal denotes service as a member of the French Air Force, with specialisation in 'Air Defence' Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. Bronze 3rd class with 2 x clasps 'Armee De L'Air' & 'Force Aerienne Tactique' Medal was instituted by decree on 21 April 1982, and is awarded in three grades, Bronze, Silver & Gold The general qualifying criteria for the 'Bronze' medal is 1 year of service and the accumulation of 90 points. A maximum of 3 x clasps (agrafes) can be worn on the riband The clasps on this medal denotes service as a member of the French Air Force, with specialisation in the 'Combat' units of the French Air Force Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. Bronze 3rd class with 2 x clasps 'Armee De L'Air' & 'Fusiliers Commandos De L'Air' Medal was instituted by decree on 21 April 1982, and is awarded in three grades, Bronze, Silver & Gold The general qualifying criteria for the 'Bronze' medal is 1 year of service and the accumulation of 90 points. A maximum of 3 x clasps (agrafes) can be worn on the riband The clasps on this medal denotes service as a member of the French Air Force, with specialisation in Special Forces as an 'Air Force Commando' Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. Bronze 3rd class with clasp 'Aeronautique Navale' Medal was instituted by decree on 21 April 1982, and is awarded in three grades, Bronze, Silver & Gold The general qualifying criteria for the 'Bronze' medal is 1 year of service and the accumulation of 90 points. A maximum of 3 x clasps (agrafes) can be worn on the riband The clasps on this medal denotes service as a member of the French Navy, with specialisation in 'Naval Aviation'. An award made to a naval aviator, or naval aviation flight or deck crew Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: VF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. First class, or 'Gold' grade, with 2 x clasps 'Troupes Aeroportees' & 'Missions D'Operations Interieures' The clasps denote specialist skills with the French Army, in 'Artillery' and as a trained Parachutist or 'Para' having served with the French Army 'Airborne Forces' (the Parachutists commonly being referred to by abbreviation TAP) Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Sold together with card box of issue Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. First class, or 'Gold' grade, with citation emblem of 'Bronze' silhouette of an SNLE Triomphant' class submarine The award of the 'Gold ' grade medal with citation emblem only (and no clasps) indicates the special award of a citation for dedicated services to a Nuclear Submariner. Citation emblems are awarded in 4 x different colours (anthractite, bronze, silver or gold) denoting different levels of award The 'Bronze' emblem indicates an award made at Squadron or Flotilla level The nuclear submarine force with Triomphant Class SNLE submarines, are the part of the French Navy's Strategic Ocean Force (Force Oc?anique Strat?gique), or FOST, which is the synonym of the Submarine Forces of France, including their squadron of nuclear attack submarine (Escadrille des Sous-Marins Nucl?aires d'Attaque), or ESNA Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Sold together with card box of issue from the Paris Mint, with 'Monnaie de Paris' name on outer lid Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. First class, or 'Gold' grade, with citation emblem of 'Silver' silhouette of an SNLE Triomphant' class submarine The award of the 'Gold ' grade medal with citation emblem only (and no clasps) indicates the special award of a citation for dedicated services to a Nuclear Submariner. Citation emblems are awarded in 4 x different colours (anthractite, bronze, silver or gold) denoting different levels of award The 'Silver' emblem indicates an award made at 'Maritime Force' (Surface Fleet) level The nuclear submarine force with Triomphant Class SNLE submarines, are the part of the French Navy's Strategic Ocean Force (Force Oc?anique Strat?gique), or FOST, which is the synonym of the Submarine Forces of France, including their squadron of nuclear attack submarine (Escadrille des Sous-Marins Nucl?aires d'Attaque), or ESNA Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Sold together with card box of issue from the Paris Mint, with 'Monnaie de Paris' name on outer lid Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. nd class, or 'Silver' grade with clasp 'Fusiliers Marins' The clasp denotes qualifying service with the Naval Fusiliers, or 'French Marines'. The regiment is a force of the French Navy, with trained and deployed for; - Participation in sea-borne landings; - Participation in special operations (Commandos Marine); - Defence & protection of French Naval bases, installations and vessels Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. nd class, or 'Silver' grade with clasp 'Gendarmeries D'Outre-Mer' The clasp denotes qualifying service with the 'Overseas Gendarmerie' (formerly, the French colonial police) in overseas territories, and as foreign station embassy guards The 'Overseas Gendarmerie' is present in all French departments and territories located overseas. The corps, which is mostly drawn from 'Departmental Gendarmes' assigned for 3-4 year tours, numbers an estimated 4,300 personnel Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. Second class, or 'Silver' grade, with 2 x clasps ' Transport Aerien' & 'Missions D'Assistance Exterieure' The clasps denote specialist skills as a qualified Air Force 'Transport Logistician', and geographic service in recognition of deployment during 'Overseas Missions of Assistance' (for example humanitarian support, providing relief in places that have suffered natural disasters, etc) Both of the clasps are now obsolete and is now no longer awarded with the medal Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style The medal is contained in, and sold together with card box of issue Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. Second class, or 'Silver' grade, with 2 x clasps 'Artillerie' & 'Troupes Aeroportees' Both of the clasps denote specialist training & skills with the French Army, in 'Artillery' and as a trained Parachutist or 'Para' having served with the French Army 'Airborne Forces' (the Parachutists commonly being referred to by abbreviation TAP) Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. Second class, or 'Silver' grade, with 2 x clasps, 'Artillerie' & 'Forces Francaises Stationnees en Allemagne' The clasps denote the recipient as having specialist training with the French Army, in the 'Artillery' arm, and having at some time been stationed in 'Germany' Note: The clasp 'Forces Francaises Stationees en Allemagne' is subdued, and is now no longer awarded Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. Second class, or \'Silver\' grade, with 2 x clasps \' GENIE\' & \'Missions D\'Assistance Exterieure\' The clasps denote specialist skills as a qualified 'Military Engineer' serving with the French Army Corps of Engineers, and geographic service in recognition of deployment during 'Overseas Missions of Assistance' (for example humanitarian support, providing relief in places that have suffered natural disasters, etc) The clasp 'Missions D'Assistance Exterieure' and is now obsolete and is no longer awarded with the medal Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style The medal is contained in, and sold together with card box of issue Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. Second class, or \'Silver\' grade, with 2 x clasps \'Aviation Legere\' & \'Troupes Aeroportees\' Both of the clasps denote specialist training as a member of the French Army 'Light Aviation Corps' (light aircraft / helicopters) and as a trained Parachutist or 'Para' having served with the French Army 'Airborne Forces' (the Parachutists commonly being referred to by abbreviation TAP) Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. Second class, or \'Silver\' grade, with 2 x clasps \'F. F. A.\' & \'Armee Blindee\' Both of the clasps denote service with the French Army. The first for geographic deployment as a member of the 'French Army in Germany' (the clasp is the abbreviated form of 'Forces Francaises Stationnees en Allemagne') the recipient being a trained member of the French Army 'Armoured' Corps Note: The clasp 'Forces Francaises Stationnees en Allemagne' is subdued, and is now no longer awarded Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. Second class, or \'Silver\' grade, with 2 x clasps \'Nageurs de Combat\' & \'Marine Nationale\' The clasps denote service with the French Navy (Marine Nationale), and as a specialist qualified as a 'Combat Diver' (A Frog Man / Navy Seal serving with 'Special Forces'), Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Medal is contained in, and sold together with card box of issue Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Paris Mint model. Variant Model. 2nd class with clasp 'Justice Militaire' The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: GVF.

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Variant model. 1st Class, or 'Gold' grade with 3 x clasps 'Legion Etrangere' ' Troupes Aeroportees' & 'Missions D'Operations Exterieures' A very fine combination of clasps to a Foreign Legion qualified 'Para' The clasps denote; - Legion Etrangere: Qaulifying service as a member of the Foreign Legion - TAP: An award to a member of the Foreign Legion (La Legion Etrangere), who also had qualifying service on 'Overseas Operations' - Missions D'Operations Exterieures: Awarded for qualifying service spent on specified 'Overseas Operations' external from French territory, this includes active service in peacekeeping missions, An especially handsome gilded medal - substatial and of the highest quality The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting-pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Variant model. 1st Class, or 'Gold' grade with clasp 'Force Aerienne De Projection' Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Variant model. 1st Class, or 'Gold' grade with clasp 'Force Aerienne Strategiques' Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Variant model. 1st Class, or 'Gold' grade with clasp 'Poste Interarmees' Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Variant model. 1st Class, or 'Gold' grade with clasps 'Missions Exterieures' The clasp denotes qualifying service deployed on 'Overseas Missions/ Humanitarian Service' in the wake of natural disasters Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Variant model. 1st Class, or \'Gold\' grade with 2 x clasps \'Legion Etrangere\' \' Operations Exterieurs\' The clasps denotes an award to a member of the Foreign Legion (La Legion Etranger), who also had qualifying service on \'Overseas Operations\' Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Variant model. 1st Class, or \'Gold\' grade with clasp \'Interarmees\' The clasp denotes speciialist qualifying service with a combined multi-disciplinary regiment, that includes infantry, armoured and artillery companies within the same regiment Currently the French Army only maintains one dedicated \'Interarmees\' regiment viz, the 5th Overseas Interarmes Regiment (5eme Regiment Interarmes d\'Outre Mer (or RIOM)) which is a is a Troupes de Marine regiment stationed in Djibouti. It has been the Djibouti garrison regiment since 1 November 1969. It is the last combined arms regiment in the French army comprising a mechanised infantry company, a light cavalry squadron, an artillery battery and a command and support company Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'Epingle\', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Variant model. 1st Class, or \'Gold\' grade with \'Genie\' The clasps denote specialist skills as a qualified 'Military Engineer' serving with the French Army Corps of Engineers Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Variant model. 2nd Class, or 'Silver' grade with 2 x clasps 'Legion Etrangere' & ' Troupes Aeroportees' A medal awarded to a Foreign Legion qualified 'Para' The clasps denote; - Legion Etrangere: Qaulifying service as a member of the Foreign Legion - TAP: An award to a member of the Foreign Legion (La Legion Etrangere), who also had qualifying service on 'Overseas Operations' The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting-pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Variant model. 3rd Class, or 'Bronze' grade with clasp 'Force Aerienne De Combat' A medal awarded to a member of the French Air Force The clasp denotes; - Force Aerienne De Combat: Specialist skills as a member of the tactical'Combat Squadrons' of the French Air Force, i.e., air force personnel serving with armed 'Fighter' attack and 'Reconnaissance' patrol squadrons, etc The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting-pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal (Medaille de la Defense Nationale). Variant model. 3rd Class, or \'Bronze\' grade with clasp \'Terres Australes et Antarctiques\' The clasp was awarded for 'Geographic' qualifying service while serving in the French Southern and Antarctic Lands A scarce seen 'Geographic' clasp for service in Antarctica The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style A choice example of a medal with a scarce seen 'Geographic' clasp for Antarctica & Southern Oceans service Condition: Toned EF

France: National Defence Medal, or Armee Nation Defense Nationale (1982). 2nd class medal with 2 x clasps 'Aviation Legere' (Army Light Aviation) & 'Missions D'Assistance Exterieure (Foreign Assistance Missions) The National Defence Medal is awarded in three grades with three different riabnds. The different grades of awards respectively represent, Gold, Silver and Bronze classes. The classes of medals referring to the colour of the medals The medal is of the French Mint official type with plain slip-on clasps The '2nd Class' riband is fitted with a two pronged pin on reverse for wear Condition: EF

France: National Defence Medal. Paris Mint model. 1st Class, or \'Gold\' grade riband with 2 x clasps \'Troupes Aeroportees\' & \'Missions D\'assistance Exterieure\' with reduced \'Parachutists\' brevet insignia An ordnance issue medal with official Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo and metal marks on lower obverse field The reduced size parachutists brevet on the riband is the French \'Para\' wings brevet awarded to all qualified parachutists (paratroopers) of the French Army Troupes Aeroportees: The clasp denotes specialist qualifting service as a trained Parachutist (Paratrooper) Missions D\'Operations Exterieures: Awarded for qualifying service on specified \'Overseas Operations\' external from French territory, including active service in peacekeeping missions, The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'Epingle\', as worn in the French style A fine example of the National Defence Medal to a Paratrooper Condition: About EF

France: National Defence Medal. Paris Mint model. 2rd Class, or \'Silver\' grade with 2 x clasps \'Service de Sante\' & \'Troupes Aeroportees\' & reduced \'Parachutists\' brevet insignia An ordnance issue medal with official Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo and metal marks on lower obverse field The reduced size parachutists brevet on the riband is the French \'Para\' wings brevet awarded to all qualified parachutists (paratroopers) of the French Army Service de Sante: The clasp denotes qualifying specilalist service with the \'Medical Services\' of the French Army Troupes Aeroportees: The clasp denotes specialist qualifting service as a trained Parachutist (Paratrooper) The reduced size parachutists brevet on the riband is the French \'Para\' wings brevet awarded to all qualified parachutists (paratroopers) of the French Army The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'Epingle\', as worn in the French style A fine example of the National Defence Medal to a medical services trained Para Condition: About EF

France: National Defense Medal, or Armee Nation Defense Nationale (1982). 1st class medal with clasp 'Aviation Legere' (Army Light Aviation) The National Defence Medal is awarded in three grades with three different riabnds. The different grades awards respectively represent Gold, Silver and Bronze classes. The classes of medals referring to the colour of the medals The slip-on clasp is of the buckle type The '1st Class' riband is fitted with a two pronged pin on reverse for wear Condition: EF

France: National Defense Medal, or Armee Nation Defense Nationale (1982). 3rd class medal with clasp 'Aviation Legere' (Army Light Aviation) The National Defence Medal is awarded in three grades with three different ribands. The different grades of awards respectively represent, Gold, Silver and Bronze classes. The classes of medals referring to the colour of the medals The medal is of the 'Variant' type with a plain slip-on clasp The '3rd Class' riband is fitted with a two pronged pin on reverse for wear Condition: EF

France: National Police Badges (x2). 1st type badges comprising \'breast badge\' and forage cap / beret badge The badges both first type badges in chromed metal and enamel The insignia complete with originals fittings to reverse as issued. The cap badge with screw clutch fitting Condition: About EF

France: Naval Medical Officers Group

France: North Africa Medal (Medaille d\'Afrique du Nord) A retrospective award created on 29 April 1997 as an award to veterans who held the \"Title of the Nation\'s Gratitude\" (Titre de la Reconnaissance de la Nation) for at least ninety days aggregated military service in French North African territories (principally Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria) in the era 1952-1962 The medal riband fitted with a long piece of the original distinctive \'diagonal\' riband Condition: About EF

France: Order of Agricultural Merit. (Ordre Du Merite Agricole). 2nd Class 'Officer' gilt and enamel breast badge with silk rosette on ribbon During the Great War this order was widely awarded to Allied military officers Condition: Enamel chipped in places otherwise VF

France: Order of Agricultural Merit. (Ordre Du Merite Agricole). 2nd Class \'Officer\' gilt and enamel breast badge with silk rosette on ribbon This insignia with metal and Parisian maker marks (looks like \'Delande\') on the suspension ring During the Great War this order was widely awarded to Allied military officers, in particular officiers of the Army Service Corps & Army Veterinary Corps of the British Army, and similar British Empire & Commonwealth units involved in logistics, remount and veterinary services and food supply & distribution. For example the London Gazette issue of 13 January 1920, contained the details of 9 x British Officers awarded the \'Officer\' class of the Order of Agricultural Merit for \'War Services\' The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the customary French style A fine quality item of insignia retaining bright gilding Condition: EF

France: Order of Agricultural Merit. (Ordre Du Merite Agricole). 3rd Class \'Knight\' gilt and enamel breast badge This insignia with Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo mark on reverse bottom of tassels During the Great War this order was widely awarded to Allied military officers and warrant officers, in particular officers & warrant officers of the; Army Service Corps & Army Veterinary Corps of the British Army, and similar British Empire & Commonwealth units involved in logistics, remount and veterinary services and food supply & distribution. Reference \'Medal to Australia\' (Williams, 3rd Edition, 1990), a total of 3 x awards of the Ordre Du Merite Agricole, were made to Australian personnel during the Great War There were 3 x awards of this class of order awarded to Officers of the 1st Australian Imperial Force during the Great War The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the customary French style A fine quality item of insignia retaining bright gilding Condition: EF

France: Order of Blood Merit \'Officer\' class with silk rosette on riband (la Croix de Officier du Merite Sang) The French Federation of Voluntary Blood Donors (Fédération Française pour le Don de Sang Bénévole, or FFDSD) was created in 1949. The association's website and history can be seen at: - https://ffdsb.org/ The association has been awarding medals to Blood Donors since the 1950's. In 1962, the French Federation of Volunteer Blood Donors (FFDSB) created an "Order of Blood Merit", with the ranks of knight, officer and commander, that was later expanded to include a fourth 'higher' grade of 'Grand Commander' Awards are made on promotion within the Order, the basic award criteria for the award of the 'Officer' insignia is that a nominee should have served at least 5 x years in the 'Knight og Blood Merit' grade and to have served a minimum of 10 years as a departmental administrator or an elected official in any of the regional offices of an association affiliated to the FFDSB The silk riband with a silk rosette denoting the award of an 'Officer' grade badge. The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the traditional French style Condition: EF

France: Order of Combatant Merit (Ordre du Mérite Combattant, chevalier). Third class \'Knight\' silvered & enamelled breast badge (1953 to 1963) This insignia with Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo mark on reverse of suspension hanger Created in 1953, as an Order - awarded in three classes or grades - to recognize distinguished military services Basic award criteria for this Order was that the recipient had to be at least 40 years of age and with at least 15 years military veteran service Note only 150 awards of this Order could be awarded in any one year, with less than 1500 ever having been issued Condition: GVF

France: Order of Commercial Merit (Ordre Du Merite Commercial). 3rd Class, 1st type \'Knight\' gilt & enamel breast badge The insignia with the French Mint 'Cornucopia' logo marks on reverse of the 'winged' suspension Instituted on 27 May 1939, the Order of Commercial Merit was awarded in three classes There was only one list of awardees published prior to the Second World War, and the order was not awarded during the period 1940-1945, awards only recommencing in 1946. With the order being dissolved in 1963, consequently not many awards of this order were ever made The insignia or jewel, was issued with two different reverse legends, and is known struck in 4 x maker variants. This example being of the 1st type with reverse legend 'Order Du Merite Commercial', and an ordnance issue struck by the Paris Mint This order is now obsolete, with the last awards being made in 1963 To qualify for the 'Knight' or 'Chevalier' class, the recipient must meet basic twin qualifying criteria of being at least 35 years of ag, and having completed 15 years of professional service in commerce or industry A most attractive & scarce item of insignia Condition: About EF

France: Order of Liberation (1940) (Ordre De La Liberation 1940). Obverse with enamelled Cross of Lorraine In the official order of precedence this is ranked as the second highest national honour. The Order of Liberation has not been awarded to French nationals since 23 January 1946 A total of only 1061 awards of this most prestigious and hard earned award have been made comprising; - 1038 to individuals; - 18 to units of the Army, Air Force and Navy; - Five to cities: Nantes, Grenoble, Paris, Vassieux-en-Vercors, and l??le de Sein The original silk riband fitted with a two pronged pin 'Epingle' as worn in the French fashion. Condition: About EF

France: Order of Liberation (1940) (Ordre De La Liberation 1940). Obverse with enamelled Cross of Lorraine In the official order of precedence this is ranked as the second highest national honour. The Order of Liberation has not been awarded to French nationals since 23 January 1946 A total of only 1061 awards of this most prestigious and hard earned award have been made comprising; - 1038 to individuals; - 18 to units of the Army, Air Force and Navy; - Five to cities: Nantes, Grenoble, Paris, Vassieux-en-Vercors, and l??le de Sein A highly prestigious decoration, and one that was awarded exclusively to reward deeds of supreme courage, acts of resistance and leadership during the Second World War Note: The original stitched silk riband suspended from a two-pronged mounting pin or 'epingle' in the French style 'as-worn' Condition: About EF

France: Order of Liberation (1940) (Ordre De La Liberation 1940). Obverse with enamelled Cross of Lorraine In the official order of precedence this is ranked as the second highest national honour. The Order of Liberation has not been awarded to French nationals since 23 January 1946 A total of only 1061 awards of this most prestigious and hard earned award have been made comprising; - 1038 to individuals; - 18 to units of the Army, Air Force and Navy; - Five to cities: Nantes, Grenoble, Paris, Vassieux-en-Vercors, and l??le de Sein A highly prestigious decoration, and one that was awarded exclusively to reward deeds of supreme courage, acts of resistance and leadership during the Second World War Note: The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin or 'epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: Order of Liberation (1940) (Ordre De La Liberation 1940). Obverse with enamelled Cross of Lorraine Important: With official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' log and 'Bronze' hallmarks impressed on lower rim of planchet In the official order of precedence this is ranked as the second highest national honour. The Order of Liberation has not been awarded to French nationals since 23 January 1946 A total of only 1061 awards of this most prestigious and hard earned award have been made comprising; - 1038 to individuals; - 18 to units of the Army, Air Force and Navy; - Five to cities: Nantes, Grenoble, Paris, Vassieux-en-Vercors, and l??le de Sein A highly prestigious decoration, and one that was awarded exclusively to reward deeds of supreme courage, acts of resistance and leadership during the Second World War Condition: About EF

France: Order of Liberation (Ordre De La Liberation). Companion. War-time strike 1944-1945 model An original - and rare - War-Time struck example of the 'Ordre De La Liberation' awarded in the post 'Liberation of Paris' period 1944-1945 The 'Grip' or handle of the of the sword, with criss-cross designs on all four sides,and with French 'Paris Mint' Cornucopia and 'Bronze' metal hallmark on underside of left side of planchet.The insignia weights approx 36 grammes Per specifications cited by the Museum of the Order of Liberation describes the insignia as a rectangular polished bronze escutcheon measuring 33 mm in height and 30 mm in width, bearing a double-edged sword 60 mm in height and 7 mm in width, extending beyond it above and below and overlain with a black Lorraine cross Important: The Ordre De La Liberation - the second highest ranking award in the French order of precedence - was established by a decree issued by General De Gaulle of the 'Free French' at Brazzaville, Congo, on 16 November 1940. The very first insignia was awarded on 1941, and the last was presented in 1946. In total there were only 1061 x awards made, including 103 x to individual recipients, 18 x to regiments, vessels, squadrons and 6 x to cities. The contract to strike the medals was awarded to the London firm of 'John Pinches', on behalf of the Free French Government in Exile (the latter being based in London during the war years following the fall of France in June 1940). After the liberation of Paris on 25 August 1944, the Paris Mint obtained the remaining balance of London made insignia and when they were exhausted started to strike their own insignia, from late 1944, these last war-time issues subsequently marked with the Paris Mint trademark 'Cornucopia' and metal hallmark 'Br' or 'Bronze' The original silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin or 'epingle' as worn in the traditional French style A rare and highly desirable original war-time strike of the most evocative - and inspirational - of all French Orders, Decorations and Medals Choice! Condition: About EF

France: Order of Liberation (Ordre De La Liberation). Companions breast badge An early post-war ordnance issue of the 'Ordre De La Liberation' With French 'Paris Mint' Cornucopia and 'Bonze' metal hallmark on underside of left side of planchet The insignia weights approx 36 grammes Per specifications cited by the Museum of the Order of Liberation describes the insignia as a rectangular polished bronze escutcheon measuring 33 mm in height and 30 mm in width, bearing a double-edged sword 60 mm in height and 7 mm in width, extending beyond it above and below and overlain with a black Lorraine cross Important: The Ordre De La Liberation - the second highest ranking award in the French order of precedence - was established by a decree issued by General De Gaulle of the 'Free French' at Brazzaville, Congo, on 16 November 1940. The very first insignia was awarded on 1941, and the last was presented in 1946. In total there were only 1061 x awards made, including 103 x to individual recipients, 18 x to regiments, vessels, squadrons and 6 x to cities. The contract to strike the medals was awarded to the London firm of 'John Pinches', on behalf of the Free French Government in Exile (the latter being based in London during the war years following the fall of France in June 1940). After the liberation of Paris on 25 August 1944, the Paris Mint obtained the remaining balance of London made insignia and when they were exhausted started to strike their own insignia, from late 1944. Paris Mint issues are always marked the Paris Mint trademark 'Cornucopia' and metal hallmarks 'Br' or 'Bronze' The original silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin or 'epingle' as worn in the traditional French style A good example of the most evocative - and inspirational - of all French Orders, Decorations and Medals Condition: About EF

France: Order of Liberation (Ordre De La Liberation). Companions breast badge A later un-marked and un-attributed strike The insignia including riband weights approx 36 grammes Per specifications cited by the Museum of the Order of Liberation describes the insignia as a rectangular polished bronze escutcheon measuring 33 mm in height and 30 mm in width, bearing a double-edged sword 60 mm in height and 7 mm in width, extending beyond it above and below and overlain with a black Lorraine cross Important: The Ordre De La Liberation - the second highest ranking award in the French order of precedence - was established by a decree issued by General De Gaulle of the \'Free French\' at Brazzaville, Congo, on 16 November 1940. The very first insignia was awarded on 1941, and the last was presented in 1946. In total there were only 1061 x awards made, including 103 x to individual recipients, 18 x to regiments, vessels, squadrons and 6 x to cities. The contract to strike the medals was originally awarded to the London firm of \'John Pinches\', on behalf of the Free French Government in Exile (the latter being based in London during the war years following the fall of France in June 1940). After the liberation of Paris on 25 August 1944, the Paris Mint obtained the remaining balance of London made insignia and when they were exhausted started to strike their own insignia, from late 1944. Paris Mint issues are always marked the Paris Mint trademark \'Cornucopia\' and metal hallmarks \'Br\' or \'Bronze\' The most evocative - and inspirational - of all French Orders, Decorations and Medals Riband (soiled) Condition: Minor enamel wear thus about VF

France: Order of Liberation 1940 (Ordre De La Liberation 1940). Obverse with enamelled Cross of Lorraine This with enamelled centres and official Paris Mint abbreviated bronze metal & 'Cornucopia' logo hallmarks on lower edge of cross In the official order of precedence this is ranked as the second highest national honour. The Order of Liberation has not been awarded to French nationals since 23 January 1946 A total of only 1061 awards of this most prestigious and hard earned award have been made comprising; - 1038 to individuals; - 18 to units of the Army, Air Force and Navy; - Five to cities: Nantes, Grenoble, Paris, Vassieux-en-Vercors, and l??le de Sein A highly prestigious decoration, and one that was awarded exclusively to reward deeds of supreme courage, acts of resistance and leadership during the Second World War Note: The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin or 'epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: Order of Liberation 1940 (Ordre De La Liberation 1940). Obverse with enamelled Cross of Lorraine. In case of issue Sold together with plush hinged case, as originally issued by the Paris Mint The decoration with enamelled centres and official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo guard of sword hilt In the official order of precedence this is ranked as the second highest national honour. The Order of Liberation has not been awarded to French nationals since 23 January 1946 A total of only 1061 awards of this most prestigious and extremely hard earned award have been made comprising; - 1038 to individuals; - 18 to units of the Army, Air Force and Navy; - Five to cities: Nantes, Grenoble, Paris, Vassieux-en-Vercors, and l??le de Sein A most prestigious decoration, and one that was awarded exclusively to reward deeds of supreme courage, acts of resistance and leadership during the Second World War Note: The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin or 'epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: Order of Maritime Merit (Ordre Du Merite Maritime). 3rd Class 'Chevalier' silvered & enamel breast badge Instituted in 1930, the Order of Maritime Merit is awarded in three classes To qualify for the Chevalier class, the recipient must meet basic twin qualifying criteria of being at least 30 yerars of age, and having completed 15 years of maritime and marine related service Condition: GVF

France: Order of Maritime Merit (Ordre Du Merite Maritime). 3rd Class \'Knight\' silvered & enamel breast badge Instituted in 1930, the Order of Maritime Merit is awarded in three classes To qualify for the Chevalier class, the recipient must meet basic twin qualifying criteria of being at least 30 years of age, and having completed 15 years of maritime and marine related service Condition: GVF

France: Order of Merit for the Sahara (Ordre du Merite Saharien). 3rd Class breast badge The Order of Merit for the Sahara was instituted in 1958 as a colonial order for award in the French colonies spread across the Sahara Desert region of Africa. It comprised three classes of award (Commander, Officer and Member). On 3 December 1963, the order was suspended, and has not been awarded since. Notwithstanding the suspension of the order in 1963, all recipients of the order were permitted to continue to wear their insignia in uniform or in civil dress The insignia is a finely fashioned \'Agadez Cross\', the traditional emblem of the Tuareg clans inhabiting the area of the former Sultanate of Agadez in Agadez, Niger A scarce example of a most attractive and very short lived French colonial order Condition: GVF

France: Order of Merit for the Sahara (Ordre du Merite Saharien). 3rd Class breast badge The Order of Merit for the Sahara was instituted in 1958 as a colonial order for award in the French colonies spread across the Sahara Desert region of Africa. It comprised three classes of award (Commander, Officer and Member). On 3 December 1963, the order was suspended, and has not been awarded since. Notwithstanding the suspension of the order in 1963, all recipients of the order were permitted to continue to wear their insignia in uniform or in civil dress The insignia is a finely fashioned 'Agadez Cross', the traditional emblem of the Tuareg clans inhabiting the area of the former Sultanate of Agadez in Agadez, Niger An award frequently awarded to French officers and senior warrant officers of the Foreign Legion, or Legion Etrangere, and to offficers of other French Colonial units for service in the Sahara region 1959-1963 A scarce example of a most attractive and very short lived French colonial order Condition: Toned EF

France: Order of Military Merit (Ordre Du Merite Militaire). 1st class. Gilded and with silk rosette on riband Awarded in three grades to Officers of the the Volunteer Reserves Condition: GVF

France: Order of Military Merit (Ordre Du Merite Militaire). 2nd class. Silvered Awarded in three grades to Officers of the the Volunteer Reserves Condition: GVF

France: Order Of National Merit 1963- (Ordre National Du Merite 1963). 5th Class 'Chevaliers' silver and enamel breast badge This with makers mark / silver assay mark 'poincon' on suspension Condition: GVF

France: Order Of National Merit 1963- (Ordre National Du Merite 1963). 5th Class 'Chevaliers' silvered & enamel breast badge The National Order of Merit (French: Ordre national du M?rite) is a French order with membership awarded by the President of the French Republic. The Order was established on, 3 December 1963, by President Charles de Gaulle. The reason for the order's establishment was to replace the large number of ministerial orders previously awarded by the respective ministries, and to create an award that could be be awarded at a lower level of award criteria than the Legion of Honour A good bright example with crisp silvered frosting Condition: EF

France: Order Of National Merit 1963- (Ordre National Du Merite 1963). 5th Class \'Chevaliers\' silvered & enamel breast badge The insignia with Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo and \'1\' marks on reverse of suspension hanger The National Order of Merit (French: Ordre national du Merite) is a French order with membership awarded by the President of the French Republic. The Order was established on, 3 December 1963, by President Charles de Gaulle. The reason for the order\'s establishment was to replace the large number of ministerial orders previously awarded by the respective ministries, and to create an award that could be be awarded at a lower level of award criteria than the Legion of Honour A good bright example with crisp silvered frosting and fitted with a long length of riband Condition: EF

France: Order of Public Health (Ordre de la Santé Publique, Chevalier). 3rd Class \'Knight\' silver & enamel breast badge This insignia with French \'Sanglier\' silver and Parisian maker hallmarks or \'Poincons\' on obverse suspension hanger Instituted on 18 February 1938, the Order of Public Health was awarded in three classes This order is now obsolete, with the last awards being made in 1963 To qualify for the \'Knight\' or \'Chevalier\' class, the recipient must meet basic twin qualifying criteria of being at least 30 years of age, and having completed a minimum of 10 years of professional service in the Public Health sector The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the customary French style A very short-lived item of insignia Condition: About EF

France: Order of Social Merit (Ordre du Mérite Social, Chevalier). Third class \'Knight\' silvered & enamel breast badge The Order was created on 25 October 1936 and modified on 14 February 1937, the award was to recognise outstanding service to Provident and Mutual Associations that provided social insurance, benevolent & pensions. Basic award criteria was that nominees had to be at least 32 years of age and have worked in a professional capacity in the insurance, pensions and mutuals sectors for at least five years The Order of Social Merit was dissolved in 1963, and has not been awarded since that time The insignia fitted with a silk moire riband, with a two pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\', as worn in the traditional French style Condition: EF

France: Order of Social Merit (Ordre du Mérite Social, Officier). Second class \'Officer\' gilt & enamel breast badge The insignia with Parisian makers marks for \'Chobillon\' on the suspension ring The Order was created on 25 October 1936 and modified on 14 February 1937, the award was to recognise outstanding service to Provident and Mutual Associations that provided social insurance, benevolent & pensions. Basic award criteria was that nominees had to be at least 32 years of age and have worked in a professional capacity in the insurance, pensions and mutuals sectors for at least five years The Order of Social Merit was dissolved in 1963, and has not been awarded since that time The insignia fitted with a silk moire riband, with a two pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\', as worn in the traditional French style Condition: EF

France: Order of Sporting Merit (Ordre du Mérite Sportif, Officier). Second class \'Officer\' breast badge, with silk rosette on riband The insignia with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and metal hallmarks on base edge The Order was created on 6 July 1956, and awarded in three classes or grades, to recognise outstanding service in sporting excellence and in the development of physical sports science and sporting activities The Order of Sporting Merit was dissolved in 1963, and has not been awarded since that time A scarce & most attractive item of insignia Condition: GVF

France: Order of the Academic Palme (Ordre Des Palmes Academiques - Officier de l\'Instruction Publique). 1st Class \'Officer\' silver gilt and paste stones insignia with silk rosette on ribbon (1865-1955 issue) The Order of the Academic Palms is the oldest of the French national civil orders of merit, with it's origins dating back to 1808, when it was established by Emperor Napoleon I, or Napoleon Bonaparte, and is still currently awarded in 2021. The order was awarded to reward both practising academics, members of liberal professions and learned societies who contributed to body of collective human knowledge and original research. The order has been widely awarded to French academics, thinkers and to those in the promotion of French culture and arts. This example is from the period 1866 to 1955, when the Order was comprised of only two classes (the second class officer badge had a plain riband) The insignia with 'Sanglier' hallmark or 'Poincon' together with Parisian makers marks for 'Chobillon' on top leaves of reverse of the badge The silk riband fitted with a silk rosette denoting the insignia was worn by a recipient of the 'Officer de l'Instruction Publique' (Officier of Public Instruction) 1st Class The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the customary French style An example of exquisite quality, with paste stones and enamel Condition: Toned about EF

France: Order of the Academic Palme (Ordre Des Palmes Academiques). 1st Class 'Commander' neck badge with full neck cravat riband Sold together with original award document / warrant (see image) this latter offcially named to Monsieur Balcotte Bernanrd dated 22 March 1991 The insignia with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and numeral '1' An attractive attributed award Condition: Minor enamel wear otherwise GVF

France: Order of the Academic Palme (Ordre Des Palmes Academiques). 2nd Class 'Officer' insignia with silk rosette on ribbon An gilt and enamel item of insignia Condition: Minor enamel wear otherwise GVF

France: Order of the Academic Palme (Ordre Des Palmes Academiques). 2nd Class \'Officer\' insignia with silk rosette on ribbon An early silver and enamel issue Condition: Minor enamel wear otherwise GVF

France: Order of the Academic Palme (Ordre Des Palmes Academiques). 3rd Class \'Chevalier\' (Knight) silvered and enamel Condition: Minor enamel wear otherwise GVF

France: Order of the Academic Palme (Ordre Des Palmes Academiques). Officer class with silk rosette on ribbon Contained in plush leatherette case of issue. The recess of the case with small gilt plaque bearing the recipients details and award date on 3 x lines as under; - L'ecole Violet a Mr Clement 20 Mai 1953 An attractive attributed award All enamel is intact Condition: EF

France: Order of the Liberation 1940 (Ordre De La Liberation 1940). This the variant with painted cross of Lorraine The premier French decoration for outstanding services during the Second World War, the riband worn immediately after France's highest order, The Legion of Honour It is estimated that over 1000 awards had been bestowed prior to 23 January 1946, which included 5 x awards to Cities, and 8 x awards to Combat Units Condition: EF

France: Orient Campaign Medal 1915. With enamelled \'Wound Star\' emblem Medal with Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo and bronze metal hallmark on reverse field The Orient Medal was instituted in 1926, and was awarded to French personnel that served primarily - but not exclusively - in Salonika, and took part in the \'Balkans\' Campaigns against the enemy forces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Bulgaria between 1915 - 1918 Important: The Orient Medal had a much wider geographic qualifying scope than the \'Salonika / Balkans\' theatre\'s. It included French detachments in Egypt, Palestine and \'The Hejaz\' that served with the British Egyptian Field Force, and included the famous \'1er Regiment Mixte de Cavalerie Du Levant\', or 1st Mixed Cavalry Regiment. This French cavalry regiment added to the 5th Australian Light Horse Brigade and attached to the Australian Mounted Division on 26 July 1918, and was a composite regiment formed from two colonial regiments, comprising one squadron each of 1er Regiment Spahis and 4er Regiment Spahis; and, two of 4er Regiment de Marche Chausseurs d\'Afrique. This French cavalry served with great distinction alongside the 14th and 15th regiments of Australian Light Horse, in the 5th Australian Light Horse Brigade, during the Palestine Campain, and in particular gained distinction at the capture of Nablus, Palestine, in September 1918 Note: Prior to 2016 there was no \'official\' wound medal - the authorised \'Wound\' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, did as they pleased many opting to wear the unofficial medals, while others wore the \'Wound Stars\' on the ribands of the respective campaign medals for the campaigns in which they had been wounded. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the original \'Wound\' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 Condition: GVF

France: Orient Medal 1915 (M?daille des Orient 1915) The Orient Medal was instituted in 1926, and was awarded to French personnel that served in Salonika and took part in the 'Balkans' Campaigns against the enemy forces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Bulgaria between between 1915 - 1918 Condition: About EF

France: Orient Medal 1915 (M?daille des Orient 1915) The Orient Medal was instituted in 1926, and was awarded to French personnel that served primarily - but not exclusively - in Salonika, and took part in the 'Balkans' Campaigns against the enemy forces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Bulgaria between 1915 - 1918 Important: The Orient Medal had a much wider geographic qualifying scope than the 'Salonika / Balkans' theatre's. It included French detachments in Egypt, Palestine and 'The Hejaz' that served with the British Egyptian Field Force, and included the famous '1er Regiment Mixte de Cavalerie Du Levant', or 1st Mixed Cavalry Regiment. This French cavalry regiment added to the 5th Australian Light Horse Brigade and attached to the Australian Mounted Division on 26 July 1918, and was a composite regiment formed from two colonial regiments, comprising one squadron each of 1er Regiment Spahis and 4er Regiment Spahis; and, two of 4er Regiment de Marche Chausseurs d'Afrique. This French cavalry served with great distinction alongside the 14th and 15th regiments of Australian Light Horse, in the 5th Australian Light Horse Brigade, during the Palestine Campain, and in particular gained distinction at the capture of Nablus, Palestine, in September 1918 Condition: GVF

France: Orient Medal 1915 (M?daille des Orient 1915) Medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and bronze metal hallmark on reverse field The Orient Medal was instituted in 1926, and was awarded to French personnel that served primarily - but not exclusively - in Salonika, and took part in the 'Balkans' Campaigns against the enemy forces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Bulgaria between 1915 - 1918 Important: The Orient Medal had a much wider geographic qualifying scope than the 'Salonika / Balkans' theatre's. It included French detachments in Egypt, Palestine and 'The Hejaz' that served with the British Egyptian Field Force, and included the famous '1er Regiment Mixte de Cavalerie Du Levant', or 1st Mixed Cavalry Regiment. This French cavalry regiment added to the 5th Australian Light Horse Brigade and attached to the Australian Mounted Division on 26 July 1918, and was a composite regiment formed from two colonial regiments, comprising one squadron each of 1er Regiment Spahis and 4er Regiment Spahis; and, two of 4er Regiment de Marche Chausseurs d'Afrique. This French cavalry served with great distinction alongside the 14th and 15th regiments of Australian Light Horse, in the 5th Australian Light Horse Brigade, during the Palestine Campain, and in particular gained distinction at the capture of Nablus, Palestine, in September 1918 Condition: GVF

France: Orient Medal 1915 (M?daille des Orient 1915) The Orient Medal was instituted in 1926, and was awarded to French personnel that served primarily - but not exclusively - in Salonika, and took part in the 'Balkans' Campaigns against the enemy forces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Bulgaria between 1915 - 1918 Important: The Orient Medal had a much wider geographic qualifying scope than the 'Salonika / Balkans' theatre's. It included French detachments in Egypt, Palestine and 'The Hejaz' that served with the British Egyptian Field Force, and included the famous '1er Regiment Mixte de Cavalerie Du Levant', or 1st Mixed Cavalry Regiment. This French cavalry regiment added to the 5th Australian Light Horse Brigade and attached to the Australian Mounted Division on 26 July 1918, and was a composite regiment formed from two colonial regiments, comprising one squadron each of 1er Regiment Spahis and 4er Regiment Spahis; and, two of 4er Regiment de Marche Chausseurs d'Afrique. This French cavalry served with great distinction alongside the 14th and 15th regiments of Australian Light Horse, in the 5th Australian Light Horse Brigade, during the Palestine Campain, and in particular gained distinction at the capture of Nablus, Palestine, in September 1918 The stitched silk medal riband fitted with a mounting rod, or 'Boule, as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Orient Medal 1915 (M?daille des Orient 1915). With 'Wound Star' emblem The Orient Medal was instituted in 1926, and was awarded to French personnel that served in Salonika and took part in the 'Balkans' Campaigns against the enemy forces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Bulgaria between between 1915 - 1918 Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, did as they pleased many opting to wear the unofficial medals, while others wore the 'Wound Stars' on the ribands of the respective campaign medals for the campaigns in which they had been wounded. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the original 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 Ribbon is frayed and worn Condition: GVF

France: Orient Medal 1915 (M?daille des Orient 1915). With clasp 'Orient' & enamelled 'Wound Star' emblem on riband The Orient Medal was instituted in 1926, and was awarded to French personnel that served primarily - but not exclusively - in Salonika, and took part in the 'Balkans' Campaigns against the enemy forces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Bulgaria between 1915 - 1918 Important: The Orient Medal had a much wider geographic qualifying scope than the 'Salonika / Balkans' theatre's. It included French detachments in Egypt, Palestine and 'The Hejaz' that served with the British Egyptian Field Force, and included the famous '1er Regiment Mixte de Cavalerie Du Levant', or 1st Mixed Cavalry Regiment. This French cavalry regiment added to the 5th Australian Light Horse Brigade and attached to the Australian Mounted Division on 26 July 1918, and was a composite regiment formed from two colonial regiments, comprising one squadron each of 1er Regiment Spahis and 4er Regiment Spahis; and, two of 4er Regiment de Marche Chausseurs d'Afrique. This French cavalry served with great distinction alongside the 14th and 15th regiments of Australian Light Horse, in the 5th Australian Light Horse Brigade, during the Palestine Campain, and in particular gained distinction at the capture of Nablus, Palestine, in September 1918 Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband Condition: GVF

France: Orient Medal 1915 (M?daille des Orient 1915). With enamelled 'Wound Star' With official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'Bronze' marks on reverse field The Orient Medal was instituted in 1926, and was awarded to French personnel that served in Salonika and took part in the 'Balkans' Campaigns against the enemy forces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Bulgaria between between 1915 - 1918 Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia being originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Latterly the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star only on the repective campaign medal riband. Later still ,white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, preferred to wear the unofficial 'Wound' medals. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the orginal 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 The medal suspended from it's original stitched silk riband Condition: GVF

France: Orient Medal 1915 (M?daille des Orient 1915). With enamelled \'Wound Star\' emblem on riband The Orient Medal was instituted in 1926, and was awarded to French personnel that served in Salonika and took part in the 'Balkans' Campaigns against the enemy forces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Bulgaria between between 1915 - 1918 Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband Condition: About EF

France: Orient Medal 1915 (M?daille des Orient 1915). With red enamelled 'Wound Star' on riband The Orient Medal was instituted in 1926, and was awarded to French personnel that served primarily - but not exclusively - in Salonika, and took part in the 'Balkans' Campaigns against the enemy forces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Bulgaria between 1915 - 1918 Important: The Orient Medal had a much wider geographic qualifying scope than the 'Salonika / Balkans' theatre's. It included French detachments in Egypt, Palestine and 'The Hejaz' that served with the British Egyptian Field Force, and included the famous '1er Regiment Mixte de Cavalerie Du Levant', or 1st Mixed Cavalry Regiment. This French cavalry regiment added to the 5th Australian Light Horse Brigade and attached to the Australian Mounted Division on 26 July 1918, and was a composite regiment formed from two colonial regiments, comprising one squadron each of 1er Regiment Spahis and 4er Regiment Spahis; and, two of 4er Regiment de Marche Chausseurs d'Afrique. This French cavalry served with great distinction alongside the 14th and 15th regiments of Australian Light Horse, in the 5th Australian Light Horse Brigade, during the Palestine Campain, and in particular gained distinction at the capture of Nablus, Palestine, in September 1918 Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband Condition: GVF

France: Orient Medal 1915 (Medaille des Orient 1915) With Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo and \'Br\' (Bronze) marks on reverse The Orient Medal was instituted in 1926, and was awarded to French personnel that served primarily - but not exclusively - in Salonika, and took part in the \'Balkans\' Campaigns against the enemy forces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Bulgaria between 1915 - 1918 Important: The Orient Medal had a much wider geographic qualifying scope than the \'Salonika / Balkans\' theatres. It included French detachments in Egypt, Palestine and \'The Hejaz\' that served with the British Egyptian Field Force, and included the famous \'1er Regiment Mixte de Cavalerie Du Levant\', or 1st Mixed Cavalry Regiment. This French cavalry regiment added to the 5th Australian Light Horse Brigade and attached to the Australian Mounted Division on 26 July 1918, and was a composite regiment formed from two colonial regiments, comprising one squadron each of 1er Regiment Spahis and 4er Regiment Spahis; and, two of 4er Regiment de Marche Chausseurs d\'Afrique. This French cavalry served with great distinction alongside the 14th and 15th regiments of Australian Light Horse, in the 5th Australian Light Horse Brigade, during the Palestine Campaign, and in particular, gained distinction at the capture of Nablus, Palestine, in September 1918 The medal fitted with a good length of original silk riband Condition: GVF

France: Orient Medal 1915 (Medaille des Orient 1915) With Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo and \'Br\' metal marks on reverse The Orient Medal was instituted in 1926, and was awarded to French personnel that served primarily - but not exclusively - in Salonika, and took part in the \'Balkans\' Campaigns against the enemy forces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Bulgaria between 1915 - 1918 Important: The Orient Medal had a much wider geographic qualifying scope than the \'Salonika / Balkans\' theatres. It included French detachments in Egypt, Palestine and \'The Hejaz\' that served with the British Egyptian Field Force, and included the famous \'1er Regiment Mixte de Cavalerie Du Levant\', or 1st Mixed Cavalry Regiment. This French cavalry regiment added to the 5th Australian Light Horse Brigade and attached to the Australian Mounted Division on 26 July 1918, and was a composite regiment formed from two colonial regiments, comprising one squadron each of 1er Regiment Spahis and 4er Regiment Spahis; and, two of 4er Regiment de Marche Chausseurs d\'Afrique. This French cavalry served with great distinction alongside the 14th and 15th regiments of Australian Light Horse, in the 5th Australian Light Horse Brigade, during the Palestine Campaign, and in particular, gained distinction at the capture of Nablus, Palestine, in September 1918 The medal fitted with a good length of original silk \'moire\' riband Condition: GVF

France: Orient Medal 1915 with clasp 'Dardanelles' (M?daille des Orient 1915 avec agrafe 'Dardanelles') Note: This is an 'Orient Medal' fitted with Dardannelles riband and clasp! With Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'Br' metal marks on reverse The Orient Medal was instituted in 1926, and was awarded to French personnel that served primarily - but not exclusively - in Salonika, and took part in the 'Balkans' Campaigns against the enemy forces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Bulgaria between 1915 - 1918 Important: The Orient Medal had a much wider geographic qualifying scope than the 'Salonika / Balkans' theatre's. It included French detachments in Egypt, Palestine and 'The Hejaz' that served with the British Egyptian Field Force, and included the famous '1er Regiment Mixte de Cavalerie Du Levant', or 1st Mixed Cavalry Regiment. This French cavalry regiment added to the 5th Australian Light Horse Brigade and attached to the Australian Mounted Division on 26 July 1918, and was a composite regiment formed from two colonial regiments, comprising one squadron each of 1er Regiment Spahis and 4er Regiment Spahis; and, two of 4er Regiment de Marche Chausseurs d'Afrique. This French cavalry served with great distinction alongside the 14th and 15th regiments of Australian Light Horse, in the 5th Australian Light Horse Brigade, during the Palestine Campain, and in particular gained distinction at the capture of Nablus, Palestine, in September 1918 The medal fitted with a stitched silk riband Condition: VF

France: Orient Medal 1915. With clasp \'Orient\' (Medaille des Orient 1915 avec agrafe \'Orient\') With Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo and \'Br\' metal marks on reverse The Orient Medal was instituted in 1926, and was awarded to French personnel that served primarily - but not exclusively - in Salonika, and took part in the \'Balkans\' Campaigns against the enemy forces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Bulgaria between 1915 - 1918 Important: The Orient Medal had a much wider geographic qualifying scope than the \'Salonika / Balkans\' theatre\'s. It included French detachments in Egypt, Palestine and \'The Hejaz\' that served with the British Egyptian Field Force, and included the famous \'1er Regiment Mixte de Cavalerie Du Levant\', or 1st Mixed Cavalry Regiment. This French cavalry regiment added to the 5th Australian Light Horse Brigade and attached to the Australian Mounted Division on 26 July 1918, and was a composite regiment formed from two colonial regiments, comprising one squadron each of 1er Regiment Spahis and 4er Regiment Spahis; and, two of 4er Regiment de Marche Chausseurs d\'Afrique. This French cavalry served with great distinction alongside the 14th and 15th regiments of Australian Light Horse, in the 5th Australian Light Horse Brigade, during the Palestine Campain, and in particular gained distinction at the capture of Nablus, Palestine, in September 1918 The medal fitted with a stitched silk riband Condition: GVF

France: Overseas Medal (Medaille D'Outre-Mer). Official Paris Mint medal with clasps 'Ormuz' & 'Mediterranee Occidentale' The medal is by the Paris Mint, regular 30mm dimension Medal with Paris Mint twin 'Cornucopia' logos and number '1*' between on reverse of medal Both clasps are by the Paris maker 'Mourgeon' - the first being an official issue, while the latter is a scarce 'unofficial' issue, worn by French naval and air force personnel Ormuz: The clasp was instituted on 21 December 1987, for active service while patrolling in the Straits of Hormuz (Persian Gulf), during the Iraq / Iran War. It was awarded for patrols & blockade carried out between 30 July 1987 to 1st July 1990 Mediterranee Occidentale: Worn by Naval veterans and naval aviators who served on ships located in the Western Mediterranean in support of military operations / deployments taking place in in the Adriatic (during the Balkans Conflicts), and in support of operations further afield in Lebanon and the Near East A scarce clasp combination to French naval personnel, and as worn on a regular size Overseas Medal Condition: EF

France: Overseas Medal 1962 (Medaille d'Outer Mer 1967). 14 x clasps Zaire, Tchad, Somalie, Rwanda, Republique Du Congo, Republique Centrafricaine, Ormuz, Moyen-Orient, Mauritanie, Liban, Irak, Republique De Cote D'Ivorie, Cote D'Ivorie, Cambodge Note: The clasps include official & variant clasps, these latter being those for; Cote D'Ivorie, Irak, A magnificent multi-clasp medal representing extensive and diverse overseas service in Africa, South East Asia, Middle East - a near complete record of French overseas interventions since 1962 Condition: EF

France: Overseas Medal 1962 - (Medaille d'Outer Mer 1967-) with uniface single sided wreath suspension. With 1 x oriental clasp (agrafe) '1940 - Cote Des Somalis -1941' The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and numeral '1*' on reverse of medal The clasp attached to the silk ribbon is of the official 'oriental' type by the Paris Mint this having silver assay marks / poincons indented on reverse of clasp Instituted in 1941, the clasp was awarded in respect of qualifying service in expeditions along the Somali Coast in period 1940-1941 Condition: About EF

France: Overseas Medal 1962- (Medaille d'Outer Mer 1967-). With clasp 'Arabie Saoudite' The variant clasp is for service in the Kingdom of 'Saudi Arabia' and is by the maker 'Mourgeon' . A clasp commemorating service during the Gulf War Condition: GVF

France: Overseas Medal 1962- (Medaille d'Outer Mer 1967-). With clasp 'Cambodge' For service in the the South East Asian state of Cambodia (formerly Kampuchea) Condition: GVF

France: Overseas Medal 1962- (Medaille d'Outer Mer 1967-). With clasp 'Centrafrique' For service in Central Africa Condition: GVF

France: Overseas Medal 1962- (Medaille d'Outer Mer 1967-). With clasp 'Detroit D'Ormuz' For service in the Persian Gulf region of The Straits of Hormuz Condition: GVF

France: Overseas Medal 1962- (Medaille d'Outer Mer 1967-). With clasp 'Liban' For service in 'Lebanon' Condition: GVF

France: Overseas Medal 1962- (Medaille d'Outer Mer 1967-). With clasp 'Mauritanie' For service in the North West African state of 'Mauratania' Condition: GVF

France: Overseas Medal 1962- (Medaille d'Outer Mer 1967-). With clasp 'Moyen-Orient' For service in the Middle East region Condition: GVF

France: Overseas Medal 1962- (Medaille d'Outer Mer 1967-). With clasp 'Republique Centrafricaine' For service in the Central African state of 'Republic of Central Africa' Condition: GVF

France: Overseas Medal 1962- (Medaille d'Outer Mer 1967-). With clasp 'Rwanda' For service in the African state of Rwanda Condition: GVF

France: Overseas Medal 1962- (Medaille d'Outer Mer 1967-). With clasp 'Rwanda'. Riband fitted with regimental insignia of the 1st Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment (1er R?giment de Parachutistes d'Infanterie de Marine, 1er R.P.I.Ma) The 1st Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment (French: 1er R?giment de Parachutistes d'Infanterie de Marine, 1er R.P.I.Ma) is one of three regiments (1er R.P.I.Ma, 13e R?giment de Dragons Parachutistes (13e R.D.P), 4e R.H.F.S) in the French Army Special Forces Brigade (B.F.S.T). The regiment is heir to the traditions of the paratrooper units of the Special Air Service of Free France and French Indochina; the regiment use the motto 'Qui Ose Gagne' which is a translation of the British Army SAS motto 'Who Dares Wins' Condition: EF

France: Overseas Medal 1962- (Medaille d'Outer Mer 1967-). With clasp 'Sahel' Medal is the 25mm variant type For service in the 'Sahel' (Sahara Desert) region of North Africa Medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: Overseas Medal 1962- (Medaille d'Outer Mer 1967-). With clasp 'Somalie' For service in the East African state of Somalia Condition: GVF

France: Overseas Medal 1962- (Medaille d'Outer Mer 1967-). With clasp 'Tchad' Medal has makers marks for 'Arthus Bertrand' on rim - the medal and clasp both by this maker For service in the African state of Tchad Condition: GVF

France: Overseas Medal 1962- (Medaille d'Outer Mer 1967-). With clasp 'Tchad' Medal is the 26mm type by maker 'Delande' For service in the African state of Tchad Condition: GVF

France: Overseas Medal 1962- (Medaille d'Outer Mer 1967-). With clasp 'Yougoslavie' For service in the former European state of Yugoslavia Condition: GVF

France: Overseas Medal 1962- (Medaille d'Outer Mer 1967-). With clasp 'Zaire' For service in the Central African state of 'Zaire' (formerly Congo) Condition: GVF

France: Overseas Medal 1962- (Medaille d'Outre Mer 1967-). Ordnance issue Paris Mint' first type. With 3 x clasps 'Zaire' 'Centrafrique' & 'Mali' Note - The medal is the first type 'Ordnance' issue (Dimension 30mm) struck by the Paris Mint. With Paris Mint marks on reverse comprising twin Cornucopia logos with numeral '1' between Important: The upper 2 x clasps are both scarce 'Un-official' issues A fine very early issue Overseas Medal with an interesting combination of Africa service clasps Condition: GVF A fine combiantion of clasp reflecting extensive overseas service in Africa Note: The clasp 'Djibouti' is an un-official issue, generally worn by veterans of the Legion Etrangere (Foreign Legion) who maintain a garrison and permanent regiment in the French protectorate territory Both clasps representing service in the East Coast 'Horn of Africa', that for 'Somalie' being for active combat service Condition: GVF

France: Overseas Medal 1962- (Medaille d'Outre Mer 1967-). With 2 x clasps 'Detroit D'Ormuz' & 'Arabie Saoudite' Note: Both of the clasps are un-official issues, favoured by veterans The clasps denote service in the Middle East during the Gulf War of 1991, and deployments in the region since. The clasp 'Detroit D'Ormuz' referring to service in the Arabian Gulf (Straits of Hormuz), and the other clasp for deployment in 'Saudi Arabia' Condition: EF

France: Overseas Medal 1962- (Medaille d'Outre Mer 1967-). With 2 x clasps 'Somalie' & 'Djibouti' Note: The clasp 'Djibouti' is an un-official issue, generally worn by veterans of the Legion Etrangere (Foreign Legion) who maintain a garrison and permanent regiment in the French protectorate territory Both clasps representing service in the East Coast 'Horn of Africa', that for 'Somalie' being for active combat service Condition: GVF

France: Overseas Medal 1962- (Medaille d\'Outer Mer 1962-). With clasp \'Cambodge\' Cambodge (Cambodia): Awarded for 30 days service in the South East Asian state of Cambodia (formerly Kampuchea) while serving with United Nations Forces in theatre between, 12 November 1991 to 16 May 1994 The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: Overseas Medal 1962- (Medaille d\'Outer Mer 1962-). With clasp \'Tchad\' Tchad:The clasp was created by decree in 1979, and was awarded for operational service in Tchad between 15 March 1969 to 30 September 2014 Condition: About EF

France: Overseas Medal 1962- (Medaille d\'Outer Mer 1962-). With reduced \'Parachutists\' brevet insignia & 2 x clasps \'Tchad\' & \'Zaire\' The reduced size parachutists brevet on the riband is the French 'Para' wings brevet awarded to all qualified parachutists of the French Army Tchad:The clasp was created by decree in 1979, and was awarded for operational service in Tchad between 15 March 1969 to 30 September 2014 Zaire: The clasps was created by decree in 1979, and was awarded for operational service in Zaire between 13 May 1978 to 1 July 1990 Note The 'Zaire' clasp includes service by French Paras of the Foreign Legion (Legion Etrangere) - specifically 2e régiment étranger de parachutistes (2nd REP) - at the Battle of Kolwezi fought in Zaire 18-22 May 1978 The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Overseas Medal 1962- (Medaille d\'Outre Mer 1967-). With 1 x clasp \'Sahel\' & reduced size \'Parachutist Brevet\' The clasp 'Sahel' was instituted in 2013, in respect of active service in counter-insurgency operations in Mali since, 11 January 2013 - and currently ongoing! The reduced size parachutists brevet on the riband is the French 'Para' wings brevet awarded to all qualified parachutists of the French Army The Overseas Medal (French: Médaille d'Outre-Mer) is a campaign medal issued to members of the French Armed Forces or participating in operations outside national territory. It replaced the French Colonial Medal by decree on 6 June 1962, and remains a current issue medal. So far 13 x different official issue clasps have been issued for award with this medal Condition: GVF

France: Pair of Medals of Honour for Civilian Workers of the Ministry of Defence: Y. Mallaret The pair comprise: - Medal of Honour of Ministry of Defence. Silver issue. Named & dated (Y. Mallaret 1989) - Medal of Honour of Ministry of Defence. Bronze issue. Named & dated (Y. Mallaret 1986) Currently the Bronze medal awarded for 20 years service and the silver medal awarded for 30 years service Condition: EF

France: Positively attributed War Cross T.O.E. for Indochina, to Officer 'Killed-in-Action', Cambodia 1948 (Croix de Guerre des Th??tres d?Op?rations Ext?rieurs (T.O.E.). With 'Etoile Argent' Citation: Capitaine Georges H. L. Drouard, Compagnie Cambodge l The silk riband fitted with; - 1 x Silver Star (Reduced Size): Indicating 1 x Citation at Division level Sold together with below following ephemera; - Citation for CDG TOE, General Order N/409 dated 28 May 1946 - Unit Citation for 271st Transport Corps, General Order 288, 19 June 1947 - Copy circumstances of Capitaine Drouards death in a 'Railway Ambush', Cambodia 1948 - Signed and dated copy of Officers service record sent to Madame Drouard in 1975 Note: Croix De Guerre T.O.E. (Etoile Argent) confirmed awarded per General Order N/409 dated 28 May 1946, the Citation approved by General Leclerc, Officer Commanding the French Forces in the Far East Captitaine Drouard - a pre 1939 'Regular', and veteran of the Second World War, latterly serving with the 'Free French' during which he was decorated twice with the Croix De Guerre 1939 (for the 1939-1940, and later 1944 campaigns). Capitaine Drouard was 'Killed-in-Action' in Cambodia on 27 April 1948, when the auto-rail (train) he was travelling on was ambushed by rebels. Capitaine Drouard being killed when he alighted to join combat.... A most interesting lot Condition: GVF

France: Prisons Services Medal of Honour (M?daille P?nitentiaire). 2nd type, 2nd Class issue with silk rosette on riband First instituted in 1896, the basic award critera was originally set at a minumum of 25 years service, since reduced to present critera of 18 years service in the Prisons Service (including aggregated service in other uniformed services) . Like most other Medal of Honour, it is not an automatic longevity award, and is restricted by quoata how many medals can be awarded annually. Originally the award quata was set at 200 per annum, and is currently set at 300 per annum. While primarily an award to mark long and distinguished service in the Prisons Service, the decoration can also be awarded for specific acts of gallantry, or specially meritorious service Condition: GVF

France: Regimental badge. 1st Regiment of Dragoons (Le 1er régiment de dragons). Enamelled The insignia with loop fittings and \'Drago Paris\' makers marks on reverse of badge Attached to leather fob, with makers mark ;Drago\' on reverse. The badge complete with hinged mounting pin Enamel all intact The 1st Dragoon Regiment ( 1st RD ) was a cavalry unit of the French Army, originally created during the Revolution from the Royal Dragoons Regiment, a French cavalry regiment of the Ancien Régime. The descendent regiment was dissolved in 1997 Condition: GVF

France: Regimental insignia Administrative Squadron of 1st Regiment of Spahis (de l\'escadron d\'administration et de soutien du 1er Regiment de Spahis) Regimental insignia of the Administrative Squadron of 1st Regiment of Spahis. With makers marks 'Arthus Bertrand' on reverse complete with original hinged pin and clasp fittings Conbdition: EF

France: Regimental insignia of the 13th Demi-Brigade of Foreign Legion (13e Demi-Brigade de Legion Etrangere, 13e DBLE) 13th Demi-Brigade of Foreign Legion regiment Regimental insignia (worn on right breast), in gilt & enamel. With makers marks 'Y. Boussemart, 2001' complete with original pin & clasp fittings to reverse Note: 13 DBLE is a semi-mechanized unit of the French Army, and the only unit of the Legion Etrangere to be semi-mechanized Condition: EF

France: Regimental insignia of the 2nd Regiment Foreign Legion (2 R.E.I. (Regiment Etranger d\' Infanterie) - 2nd Regiment Foreign Legion (Legion Etrangere) The insignia complete with makers marks on reverse The original pin / clasp fittings re-attached a/f Condition: GVF

France: Regimental insignia of the 4th Regiment Foreign Legion (4 R.E.I. (Regiment Etranger d\' Infanterie) - 4th Regiment Foreign Legion (Legion Etrangere) Beret Badge - 4th Regiment Foreign Legion (Legion Etrangere) Regimental insignia Both badges complete with all reverse fittings, the latter badge with makers marks \'Delsart A set of cap and pocket insignia of the 4/Foreign Legion Condition: GVF

France: Resistance Medal 1940-1945 (Medaille de la Resistance). 1st Class 'Officer' grade with silk 'Rosette' on riband This was only the second decoration created by the Free French, under General De Gaulle, created in 1943 Note: Only an estimated 4586 'Medal of Resistance' of the 1st Class 'Officer' class were awarded The medal with Paris Mint 'Br' mark & 'Cornucopia' logo on reverse The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as-worn in the French style Condition: Toned EF

France: Resistance Medal 1940-1945 (Medaille de la Resistance). 1st Class 'Officer' grade with silk 'Rosette' on riband This was only the second decoration created by the Free French, under General De Gaulle, created in 1943 Note: Only an estimated 4586 'Medal of Resistance' of the 1st Class 'Officer' class were awarded The medal with Paris Mint 'Br' mark & 'Cornucopia' logo on reverse Condition: Toned EF

France: Resistance Medal 1940-1945 (Medaille de la Resistance). 1st Class \'Officer\' grade with silk \'Rosette\' on riband This was only the second decoration created by the Free French, under General De Gaulle, created in 1943 Important: Only an estimated 4586 'Medal of Resistance' of the 1st Class 'Officer' class were ever awarded The Resistance medal was awarded to approximately 38,288 living persons and 24,463 posthumously. These awards were both for membership in the Free French forces and for participation in the metropolitan clandestine Resistance during the German occupation of France in World War II. Higher deeds were rewarded with the Ordre de la Libération. Proposals for the medal ceased to be accepted on 31 March 1947. For acts that occurred in Indochina, however, that date was moved back to 31 December 1947 The medal was also awarded to 18 communities and territories, 21 military units, and to 15 other organizations including convents, high schools, and hospitals that particularly distinguished themselves The medal with no makers marks Dimension: Approx 33mm Weight: Approx 25g A choice example of a scarce & desirable 'Resistance' Medal Condition: About EF

France: Resistance Medal 1940-1945 (Medaille de la Resistance). 2nd Class award This was only the second decoration created by the Free French, under General De Gaulle Instituted in 1943 and awarded in two classes The medal with Paris Mint 'Br' mark & 'Cornucopia' logo on reverse The medal fitted with a good long length of silk ribbon Condition: Toned EF

France: Resistance Medal 1940-1945 (Medaille de la Resistance). 2nd Class award This was only the second decoration created by the Free French, under General De Gaulle, instituted in 1943 and awarded in two classes The medal with Paris Mint 'Br' mark & 'Cornucopia' logo on reverse Condition: Toned EF

France: Resistance Medal 1940-1945 (Medaille de la Resistance). 2nd Class award This was only the second decoration created by the Free French, under General De Gaulle Instituted in 1943 and awarded in two classes The medal with Paris Mint \'Br\' mark & \'Cornucopia\' logo on reverse The silk riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) as -worn in the traditional French style Condition: Toned EF

France: Resistance Medal 1940-1945 (Medaille de la Resistance). 2nd Class award This was only the second decoration created by the Free French, under General De Gaulle Instituted in 1943 and awarded in two classes The medal with Paris Mint 'Br' mark & 'Cornucopia' logo on reverse The silk riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) as -worn in the traditional French style Condition: Toned EF

France: Resistance Medal 1940-1945 (Medaille de la Resistance). 2nd Class award. With enamelled \'Wound\' emblem This was only the second decoration created by the Free French, under General De Gaulle. Instituted in 1943 and awarded in two classes The medal with Paris Mint 'Br' mark & 'Cornucopia' logo on reverse The medal was instituted in 1947, as an award to both French nationals and their allies who were brought to notice for making a significant contribution towards the Liberation of France in the period 1944-1945 The red enamelled wound star was worn by French veterans to denote having been 'Wounded-in-Action'. A formal official 'Wound Medal' was only introduced by France in 2016. Prior to 2016, serving personnel who had been wounded were identified by the customary and 'official' wearing of 'Red enamelled' wound stars on the respective ribands of the campaign medals that they had earned Condition: GVF

France: Resistance Medal 1940-1945 (Medaille du Resistance) Note: By circa 1996 it is estimated that 40,000 medals had been awarded to members of the 'Resistance' The riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin in the French style 'as-worn' Condition: GVF

France: Rhine & Danube Campaign Medal 1944-1945. With plaque / elipse emblem on riband inscribed 'Rhin - Danube' Awarded to veterans of the 1st French Army, under the command of General de Lattre de Tassigny that served in the liberation of France 1944, and in the conquest and ultimate defeat of Germany in 1945 (during which the 1st Army suffered an estimated 58,000 casualties, killed and wounded 1944-1945) Condition: About EF

France: Saint Helena Medal 1792-1815 (M?daille de Sainte-H?l?ne 1792-1815 The first official campaign medal to be awarded by France to veterans of the 'Grande Armee' who had fought and otherwise served during the various campaigns and wars of the Napoleonic era 1792-1815 Condition: EF

France: Saint Helena Medal 1792-1815 (M?daille de Sainte-H?l?ne 1792-1815) The first official campaign medal to be awarded by France The St. Helena Medal was awarded retrospectively to veterans of the 'Grande Armee' who had fought and otherwise served during the various campaigns and wars of the Napoleonic era 1792-1815 Condition: EF

France: Saint Helena Medal 1792-1815 (M?daille de Sainte-H?l?ne 1792-1815) The first official campaign medal to be awarded by France The St. Helena Medal was awarded retrospectively to veterans of the 'Grande Armee' who had fought and otherwise served during the various campaigns and wars of the Napoleonic era 1792-1815 A choice condition example Condition: EF

France: Saint Helena Medal 1792-1815 (M?daille de Sainte-H?l?ne 1792-1815) The first official campaign medal to be awarded by France to veterans of the 'Grande Armee' who had fought and otherwise served during the various campaigns and wars of the Napoleonic era 1792-1815 Condition: GVF

France: Saint Helena Medal 1792-1815 (M?daille de Sainte-H?l?ne 1792-1815) The first official campaign medal to be awarded by France to veterans of the 'Grande Armee' who had fought and otherwise served during the various campaigns and wars of the Napoleonic era 1792-1815 Condition: About EF

France: Saint Helena Medal 1792-1815 (M?daille de Sainte-H?l?ne 1792-1815) The first official campaign medal to be awarded by France to veterans of the 'Grande Armee' who had fought and otherwise served during the various campaigns and wars of the Napoleonic era 1792-1815 Fitted with a replacement split ring suspension Condition: VF

France: Saint Helena Medal 1792-1815 (M?daille de Sainte-H?l?ne 1792-1815) The first official campaign medal to be awarded by France The St. Helena Medal was awarded retrospectively to veterans of the 'Grande Armee' who had fought and otherwise served during the various campaigns and wars of the Napoleonic era 1792-1815 Condition: GVF

France: Saint Helena Medal 1792-1815 (M?daille de Sainte-H?l?ne 1792-1815) The first official campaign medal to be awarded by France to veterans of the 'Grande Armee' who had fought and otherwise served during the various campaigns and wars of the Napoleonic era 1792-1815 The medal fitted with a contemporary narrower silk 'Buttonhole' lapel riband, which basis the polished obverse appears to have been frequently worn by a proud French veteran Condition: Obverse polished otherwise about VF

France: Saint Helena Medal 1792-1815 (M?daille de Sainte-H?l?ne 1792-1815) The first official campaign medal to be awarded by France The St. Helena Medal was awarded retrospectively to veterans of the 'Grande Armee' who had fought and otherwise served during the various campaigns and wars of the Napoleonic era 1792-1815 A choice condition example Condition: EF

France: Saint Helena Medal 1792-1815 (Medaille de Sainte-Helene 1792-1815) The first official campaign medal to be awarded by the French Government The medal has on the obverse the angled \'Foul Anchor\' mark for Désiré-Albert Barre, General coin engraver , Paris Mint (1855-1878) The St. Helena Medal was awarded retrospectively to veterans of the \'Grande Armee\' who had fought, and or otherwise served during the various campaigns and wars of the Napoleonic era 1792-1815 The Saint Helena Medal was awarded to all French and foreign soldiers, from the land armies or naval fleets, who served the Republic or the Empire between the years 1792 and 1815 inclusive. The medal was awarded with no condition of minimum time of service in any one campaign; but it was, however, necessary to prove one\'s right to the medal with a record of service or leave record at the time of application. A later decree of 16 April 1864, added the Saint Helena Medal to the list of awards that could be revoked following a condemnation to a fixed prison term of one year or more for a crime committed by the recipient A choice medal of \'Dark Chocolate\' appearance Condition: About EF

France: Saint Helena Medal 1792-1815 (Medaille de Sainte-Helene 1792-1815) The first official campaign medal to be awarded by the French Government The medal has on the obverse the angled \'Foul Anchor\' mark for Désiré-Albert Barre, General coin engraver, Paris Mint (1855-1878) The St. Helena Medal was awarded retrospectively to veterans of the \'Grande Armee\' who had fought, and or otherwise served during the various campaigns and wars of the Napoleonic era 1792-1815 The Saint Helena Medal was awarded to all French and foreign soldiers, from the land armies or naval fleets, who served the Republic or the Empire between the years 1792 and 1815 inclusive. The medal was awarded with no condition of minimum time of service in any one campaign; but it was, however, necessary to prove one\'s right to the medal with a record of service or leave record at the time of application. A later decree of 16 April 1864, added the Saint Helena Medal to the list of awards that could be revoked following a condemnation to a fixed prison term of one year or more for a crime committed by the recipient A most evocative example of the medal, mounted on a stitched riband, suspended from an old two pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\' as worn in the French style, and as-worn by a proud veteran of Napoleon\'s \'Grande Armee\' Condition: VF

France: Saint Helena Medal 1792-1815 (Medaille de Sainte-Helene 1792-1815) The first official campaign medal to be awarded by the French Government The St. Helena Medal was awarded retrospectively to veterans of the \'Grande Armee\' who had fought and otherwise served during the various campaigns and wars of the Napoleonic era 1792-1815 The Saint Helena Medal was awarded to all French and foreign soldiers, from the land armies or naval fleets, who served the Republic or the Empire between the years 1792 and 1815 inclusive. The medal was awarded with no condition of minimum time of service in any one campaign; but it was, however, necessary to prove one\'s right to the medal with a record of service or leave record at the time of application. A later decree of 16 April 1864, added the Saint Helena Medal to the list of awards that could be revoked following a condemnation to a fixed prison term of one year or more for a crime committed by the recipient The Saint Helena Medal was accompanied by an award certificate from the Grand Chancery of the Legion of Honour and came in a white cardboard box with intricate ornamentation on the lid in the form of an embossed imperial eagle over the inscription on seven lines \"Aux Compagnons De Gloire de Napoleon I Decret Imperial Du 12 Aout 1857\' The medal enhanced by being fitted with a long length of original silk issue riband A choice \'chocolate bronze\' medal Condition: EF

France: Saint Helena Medal 1792-1815 (Medaille de Sainte-Helene 1792-1815) The first official campaign medal to be awarded by the French Government The St. Helena Medal was awarded retrospectively to veterans of the 'Grande Armee' who had fought, and or otherwise served during the various campaigns and wars of the Napoleonic era 1792-1815 The Saint Helena Medal was awarded to all French and foreign soldiers, from the land armies or naval fleets, who served the Republic or the Empire between the years 1792 and 1815 inclusive. The medal was awarded with no condition of minimum time of service in any one campaign; but it was, however, necessary to prove one's right to the medal with a record of service or leave record at the time of application. A later decree of 16 April 1864, added the Saint Helena Medal to the list of awards that could be revoked following a condemnation to a fixed prison term of one year or more for a crime committed by the recipient A choice original strike, the 'Drak Chocolate' metal with attractive & retaining its original long length of silk riband Condition: GVF

France: Saint Helena Medal 1792-1815 (Medaille de Sainte-Helene 1792-1815) The first official campaign medal to be awarded by the French Government The St. Helena Medal was awarded retrospectively to veterans of the 'Grande Armee' who had fought, and or otherwise served during the various campaigns and wars of the Napoleonic era 1792-1815 The Saint Helena Medal was awarded to all French and foreign soldiers, from the land armies or naval fleets, who served the Republic or the Empire between the years 1792 and 1815 inclusive. The medal was awarded with no condition of minimum time of service in any one campaign; but it was, however, necessary to prove one's right to the medal with a record of service or leave record at the time of application. A later decree of 16 April 1864, added the Saint Helena Medal to the list of awards that could be revoked following a condemnation to a fixed prison term of one year or more for a crime committed by the recipient A choice early strike 'chocolate bronze' medal Condition: EF

France: Saint Helena Medal 1792-1815 (Medaille de Sainte-Helene 1792-1815) The first official campaign medal to be awarded by the French Government The medal has on the obverse the angled \'Foul Anchor\' mark for Désiré-Albert Barre, General coin engraver , Paris Mint (1855-1878) The St. Helena Medal was awarded retrospectively to veterans of the \'Grande Armee\' who had fought, and or otherwise served during the various campaigns and wars of the Napoleonic era 1792-1815 The Saint Helena Medal was awarded to all French and foreign soldiers, from the land armies or naval fleets, who served the Republic or the Empire between the years 1792 and 1815 inclusive. The medal was awarded with no condition of minimum time of service in any one campaign; but it was, however, necessary to prove one\'s right to the medal with a record of service or leave record at the time of application. A later decree of 16 April 1864, added the Saint Helena Medal to the list of awards that could be revoked following a condemnation to a fixed prison term of one year or more for a crime committed by the recipient A choice medal of \'Dark Chocolate\' appearance Condition: About EF

France: Saint Helena Medal 1792-1815 (Medaille de Sainte-Helene 1792-1815). With a white metal Napoleonic \'Imperial Eagle\' emblem on riband The \'Imperial Eagle\' emblem possibly silver, and an eye-catching contemporary embellishment, as worn by a proud Napoleonic veteran The first official campaign medal to be awarded by the French Government The medal has on the obverse the angled \'Foul Anchor\' mark for Désiré-Albert Barre, General coin engraver, Paris Mint (1855-1878) The St. Helena Medal was awarded retrospectively to veterans of the \'Grande Armee\' who had fought, and or otherwise served during the various campaigns and wars of the Napoleonic era 1792-1815 The Saint Helena Medal was awarded to all French and foreign soldiers, from the land armies or naval fleets, who served the Republic or the Empire between the years 1792 and 1815 inclusive. The medal was awarded with no condition of minimum time of service in any one campaign; but it was, however, necessary to prove one\'s right to the medal with a record of service or leave record at the time of application. A later decree of 16 April 1864, added the Saint Helena Medal to the list of awards that could be revoked following a condemnation to a fixed prison term of one year or more for a crime committed by the recipient A most evocative example of the medal, and very scarce seen with the \'Imperial Eagle\' emblem Condition: GVF

France: Sapeurs et Pompiers (Fire Brigade) lot of 3 miscellaneous medallets including a boxed Miniature Honorary Members Medal of the National Federation of Sapeurs-Pompiers (S.P.F.) The gilt & enamel miniature medal is a uniface award, suspended form a tricolour\' silk riband. It is an \'Honorary Members\' medal of the Federation Nationale S.P.A.. In centre of the miniature medal is the legend \'Membre Honoraire\'. Sold together with issue card box of issue The riband of the of the miniature medal retaining its original silk tri-colour riband and complete with hinged pin & clasp fittings An interesting lot to the Sapeurs-Pompiers - the French Fire Fighters Condition: GVF

France: Sino-France 'Tonkin Campaign Medal 1883-85 (Medaille Du Tonkin). 'Marine/Naval' issue reverse, with seven campaign honours Sold together with original officially named award brevet / warrant from the Ministry of Marine to (Augustin Fonassier, 2e Cannonier d'Artillerie de Marine.) The recipient was Second Class Gunner Augustin Fonassier who served with the Marine Artillery Instituted on 6 September 1885 in respect of campaign services between 1883-1895 in Annam Tonkin, and China (the former territories annexed and becoming the area known as French Indochina and what is is now known as Vietnam). The medal with silver marks ' Argent' on rim Medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo marks on lower reverse field The award document with wear Condition: The medal about EF

France: Society award. Miniature medal. Medal of Radiant Culture \'Rennaisance Francaise Arts Populaires\' (Médaille du Rayonnement Culture) The prestigious French Cultural Society 'La Renaissance Française' awards 4 x types of medals, viz: - Medaille de la Renaissance Francaise - Medaille du Rayonnement Culurel - Medaille de Solidarite et Valeur - Medaille des Valeurs Francophones Details of the Society, including their history and the medals they award can be accessed at their website: - https://larenaissancefrancaise.org/Nos-distinctions?lang=fr Scarce Condition: GVF

France: Society for the Relief of the Wounded Military War Service Medal (Medaille Des Society de Secours aux Blesses Militaires) A medal that was frequently awarded to British Nurses & nursing staff / British Red Cross Society personnel that served in France & Flanders 1914-18 The medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and metal hallmarks indented on flat edge rim of the medal This medal was awarded to all volunteer members of the Society for the Relief of the Wounded Military (Societe de Secours aux Blesses Militaires, or 'S.S.B.M.') During the Great War an estimated 68,000 'Volunteer Nurses' were mobilized in France to aid and care for the military war wounded of France Important: Prior to 1941, there was no stand alone French Red Cross Society. The oldest and largest volunteer nursing organization was the Society for the Relief of the Wounded Military (Society de Secours aux Blesses Militairesere), which was one of, 3 x organizations in France that provided voluntary medical, ambulance and nursing services, but the only one that was formally recognized by the International Red Cross as the official French volunteer nursing / medical services group in times of war. The Society de Secours aux Blesses Militaires was established in 1864, and members had served with great distinction during the Franco-Prussian War The silk moire riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the traditional French style Condition: Toned GVF

France: Society for the Relief of the Wounded Military War Service Medal (Medaille Des Society de Secours aux Blesses Militaires) This medal wa sawarded to all volunteer members of the Society for the Relief of the Wounded Military (Societe de Secours aux Blesses Militaires, or 'S.S.B.M.) During the Great War an estimated 68,000 'Volunteer Nurses' were mobilized in France to aid and care for the military war wounded of France Important: Prior to 1941, there was no stand alone French Red Cross Society. The oldest and largest volunteer nursing organization was the Society for the Relief of the Wounded Military (Society de Secours aux Blesses Militairesere), which was one of 3 x organizations in France that provided voluntary medical, ambulance and nursing services, but the only one that was formally recognized by the International Red Cross as the official French volunteer nursing / medical services group in times of war. The Society de Secours aux Blesses Militaires was established in 1864, and members had served with great distinction during the Franco-Prussian War Condition: GVF

France: Society for the Relief of the Wounded Military War Service Medal (Medaille Des Society de Secours aux Blesses Militaires) A medal that was frequently awarded to British Nurses & nursing staff / British Red Cross Society personnel that served in France & Flanders 1914-18 The medal with Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo and metal hallmarks indented on flat edge rim of the medal This medal was awarded to all volunteer members of the Society for the Relief of the Wounded Military (Societe de Secours aux Blesses Militaires, or \'S.S.B.M.\') During the Great War an estimated 68,000 \'Volunteer Nurses\' were mobilized in France to aid and care for the military war wounded of France Important: Prior to 1941, there was no stand alone French Red Cross Society. The oldest and largest volunteer nursing organization was the Society for the Relief of the Wounded Military (Society de Secours aux Blesses Militairesere), which was one of, 3 x organizations in France that provided voluntary medical, ambulance and nursing services, but the only one that was formally recognized by the International Red Cross as the official French volunteer nursing / medical services group in times of war. The Society de Secours aux Blesses Militaires was established in 1864, and members had served with great distinction during the Franco-Prussian War The silk moire riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\', as worn in the traditional French style Condition: Toned GVF

France: Society of Volunteers Veterans Medal 1870-71 & 1914-18 (Societie des Volontaires 1870.71 & 1914.18) Obverse: A branch with spray of leaves with scroll 'Que Nul Ne Me Touche' Reverse: Legend 'Societie des Volontaires 1870.71 & 1914.18' Condition: GVF

France: Somme Medal (medaille de la Somme). Commemorative Medal of the Combattants of the Somme 1914-1918-1940 Frequently also awarded to British personnel that served with the B.E.F. in 1916, and later those who served in 19140, also awarded to Commonwealth veterans including members of the South African Brigade Condition: EF

France: St Helena Campaign Medal (Medaille de St. Helene). Boxed The medal is sold complete with ornate white cardboard box (boite) of issue which bears on top lid the raised crowned 'Imperial Eagle' badge of the 1st Empire (Napoleon Bonaparte), with legend 'Aux Compagnons De Gloire De Napoleon I / Decret Imperial Du 12 Aout 1857' Medal is dark chocolate colour with only light patination, and retaining the original silk moire riabnd fitted on the medal A choice and scarce boxed example, virtually Mint Condition: Better then EF

France: St. Mihiel Medal 1918 (Medaille St.Mihiel 1918). First issue Medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'Bronze' hallmarks on rim, and retaining original issue silk riband Obverse with depiction of 'Liberty' holding the 'Stars & Stripes' with one arm, and in the foreground a viscious hand to hand combat battle scene showing American 'Doughboys' in action against German infantry Awarded to both French and United States personnel present during the hard fought victory at St. Mihiel - for which battle the United States issued a separate battle clasp for wear on the United States Interallied Victory Medal An uncommon Great War 'Battle' medal Condition: GVF

France: St. Mihiel Medal 1918 (Medaille St.Mihiel 1918). First issue Medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' and 'Bronze' marks on rim, and retaining original issue silk riband Obverse with depiction of 'Liberty' holding the 'Stars & Stripes' with one arm, and in the foreground a viscious hand to hand combat battle scene showing American 'Doughboys' in action against German infantry Awarded to both French and United States personnel present during the hard fought victory at St. Mihiel - for which battle the United States issued a separate battle clasp for wear on the United States Interallied Victory Medal A scarce and desirable Great War medal Condition: GVF

France: St. Mihiel Medal 1918 (Medaille St.Mihiel 1918). First issue Medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' and 'Bronze' marks on rim, and retaining original issue silk riband Obverse with depiction of 'Liberty' holding the 'Stars & Stripes' with one arm, and in the foreground a vicious hand to hand combat battle scene showing American 'Doughboys' in action against German infantry Awarded to both French and United States personnel present during the hard-fought victory at St. Mihiel - for which battle the United States issued a separate battle clasp for wear on the United States Interallied Victory Medal The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style A scarce and desirable Great War medal Condition: GVF

France: St. Mihiel Medal 1918 (Medaille St.Mihiel 1918). First issue with clasp 'St. Mihiel' Note: The clasp only, is a later commercial issue struck for veterans to wear on their medals Medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'Bronze' hallmarks on rim, and retaining original issue silk riband Obverse with depiction of 'Liberty' holding the 'Stars & Stripes' with one arm, and in the foreground a viscious hand to hand combat battle scene showing American 'Doughboys' in action against German infantry Awarded to both French and United States personnel present during the hard fought victory at St. Mihiel - for which battle the United States issued a separate battle clasp for wear on the United States Interallied Victory Medal The original issue silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle', as traditionally worn in the French style A scarce Great War medal Condition: GVF

France: St. Mihiel Medal 1918 (Medaille St.Mihiel 1918). First \'Premier\' issue Medal with Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' and \'Bronze\' assay mark on rim Obverse with depiction of \'Liberty\' holding the \'Stars & Stripes\' with one arm, and in the foreground a vicious hand to hand combat battle scene showing American \'Doughboys\' in action against German infantry Awarded to both French and United States personnel present during the hard-fought victory at St. Mihiel - for which battle the United States issued a separate battle clasp for wear on the United States Interallied Victory Medal The medal retaining its original silk riband, as issued A scarce and desirable \'Battle\' medal Condition: GVF

France: T.O.E. / Indochine Archive Capitaine Drouard

France: The North Africa Medal (M?daille d'Afrique du Nord) A retrospective award created on 29 April 1997 as an award to veterans who held the "Title of the Nation's Gratitude" (Titre de la Reconnaissance de la Nation) for at least ninety days aggregated military service in French North African territories (principally Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria) in the era 1952-1962 The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting-pin or, 'Epingle' and as-worn in the French style Condition: About EF

France: Third Republic era - Lebanon Commemorative Medal 1926 (Medaille Commemorative du Liban) A highly attractive campaign medals Condition: GVF

France: Third Republic era - Levant Medal 1922 (Medaille de Syrie-Cilicie (1922) et du Levant). 'Grand Modele' typ.e Bronze. With clasp 'Levant' Important: This is the large - and scarce - variant issue medal measuring 35mm with makers marks and 'Bronze' stamped on the rim The stitched silk medal riband fitted with a mounting rod, or 'Boule, as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Third Republic era - Levant Medal 1922 (Medaille de Syrie-Cilicie (1922) et du Levant). Bronze. With 2 x clasps 'Levant 1941' 'Syria 1941' The clasps represent both the official 'Oriental' type, and unofficial one for 'Vichy' service A French colonial campaign medal the clasps commemorating 'Vichy' campaigns in present day Syria during the Second World War when British Empire Forces invaded and defeated the Vichy forces in Syria, during which conflict British forces fought against the Legion Etrangere (French Foreign Legion) Condition: GVF

France: Third Republic era - Levant Medal 1922 (Medaille de Syrie-Cilicie (1922) et du Levant). Bronze. With 2 x clasps 'Levant' & '1925-Levant-1926' The clasps are both of the official 'Oriental' type by the Paris Mint The rim impressed with makers marks TAL.D Condition: About EF

France: Third Republic era - Levant Medal 1922 (Medaille de Syrie-Cilicie (1922) et du Levant). Bronze. With 2 x clasps 'Levant' & '1925-Levant-1926' The first 'Levant' clasp is of the ordnance / official 'Oriental' type by the Paris Mint, and was awarded in respect of services between, 11 November 1918 - 20 October 1921 The second clasp is the scarcer dated 'variant' clasp with the legend and dates shown on two-lines The rim impressed with metal mark 'Bronze' The medal fitted with original stitched silk riband that is fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Third Republic era - Levant Medal 1922 (Medaille de Syrie-Cilicie (1922) et du Levant). Bronze. With 2 x clasps 'Levant' & 'Levant-1941' Note: The earlier 'Levant' clasp was awarded in respect of specified services in the period 11 November 1918 - 20 October 1921. The latter clasp 'Levant 1941' was a Vichy Government instituted clasp (decree of 24 December 1941) awarded to the Vichy garrison of Syria for specified services in Syria & Lebanon from 25 June 1940, and including the latter fateful defence, and ultimate defeat, during the 'Allied' invasion of Syria in June-Juy 1941. The 'Levant 1941' clasp was later subdued / outlawed by decree of the Free French Government dated 13 April 1944 The clasps are both of the 'Oriental' type Important: The latter 'Vichy' dated clasp is a scarce strike by Paris maker 'Delande' The rim impressed with 'Bronze' hallmark The medal fitted with original stitched silk riband that is fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style A scarce seen 2 clasp 'Levant' medal including the latter subdued 'Vichy' clasp for fighting against the 'Allies' in 1941! Condition: About GVF

France: Third Republic era - Levant Medal 1922 (Medaille de Syrie-Cilicie (1922) et du Levant). Bronze. with 2 x clasps 'Levant' 'Levant 1925-1926' This the scarcer larger 36mm medal variant Scarce on market with 2 x clasps Condition: GVF

France: Third Republic era - Levant Medal 1922 (Medaille de Syrie-Cilicie (1922) et du Levant). Bronze. With 3 x clasps (agrafes) 'Levant' '1925 Levant 1926' 'Levant 1941' The clasps (agrafes) are all of the official ornate 'Oriental' type by the Paris Mint A French colonial campaign medal commemorating several inter-war campaigns fought in the area of present day Syria - formerly a French mandate territory in the inter-war era, as well as the latter Second World War campaign when British Empire Forces invaded and defeated the Vichy forces in Syria, during which conflict British forces fought against the Legion Etrangere (French Foreign Legion) Condition: GVF

France: Third Republic era - Levant Medal 1922 (Medaille de Syrie-Cilicie (1922) et du Levant). Bronze. With 3 X Oriental style slip-over clasps 'Levant' (bronze) 'Levant 1925-1926' (silver) & 'Levant 1926-27' (gilt) Note: The second clasp with makers mark 'Arthus Bertrand' makers mark, and silver 'Wolfs Head' poincon (silver mark) Condition: EF

France: Third Republic era - Levant Medal 1922 (Medaille de Syrie-Cilicie (1922) et du Levant). Bronze. With clasp '1925 Levant 1926' A French colonial campaign medal commemorating campaigns in present day Syria - formerly a French mandate territory in the inter-war era Condition: GVF

France: Third Republic era - Levant Medal 1922 (Medaille de Syrie-Cilicie (1922) et du Levant). Bronze. With clasp 'Levant 1926-27' Condition: GVF

France: Third Republic era - Levant Medal 1922 (Medaille de Syrie-Cilicie (1922) et du Levant). Bronze. With clasp 'Levant 1941' A French colonial campaign medal the clasp commemorating 'Vichy' campaigns in present day Syria during the Second World War when British Empire Forces invaded and defeated the Vichy forces in Syria, during which conflict British forces fought against the Legion Etrangere (French Foreign Legion) Condition: GVF

France: Third Republic era - Levant Medal 1922 (Medaille de Syrie-Cilicie (1922) et du Levant). Bronze. With clasp 'Levant' Condition: GVF

France: Third Republic era - Levant Medal 1922 (Medaille de Syrie-Cilicie (1922) et du Levant). Bronze. With clasp 'Levant' Important: This is the large variant issue medal measuring 35mm with makers marks and 'Bronze' stamped on the rim Condition: GVF

France: Third Republic era - Levant Medal 1922 (Medaille de Syrie-Cilicie (1922) et du Levant). Bronze. With clasp \'Levant\' The clasp is of the official \'Oriental\' type A French colonial campaign medal commemorating campaigns in present day Syria - formerly a French mandate territory (1922-1946) The medal with Cornucopia logo and bronze hallmarks of the Paris Mint in lower right reverse field The medal fitted with a good length of original silk riband Condition: GVF

France: Third Republic era - Levant Medal 1922 (Medaille de Syrie-Cilicie (1922) et du Levant). Bronze. With clasp \'Levant\' The clasp is of the official 'Oriental' type The rim of the medal impressed with makers mark and metal hallmark 'Bronze' The stitched silk medal riband fitted with a mounting rod, or 'Boule, as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Third Republic era - Levant Medal 1922 (Medaille de Syrie-Cilicie (1922) et du Levant). Bronze. With clasp \'Levant\'. The riband fitted with the insignia of the \'War Wounded\' - a red enamel star for \'War Wounds\' The clasp is of the official 'Oriental' type A French colonial campaign medal commemorating campaigns in present day Syria - formerly a French mandate territory in the inter-war era Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia being originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Latterly the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star only on the repective campaign medal riband. Later still ,white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, preferred to wear the unofficial 'Wound' medals. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the orginal 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 The medal with Cornucopia logo and brnze hallamrks of the Paris Mint in lower right reverse field Condition: GVF

France: Third Republic era - Medal for Middle East Operations 1957 (Medaille des Operations Du Moyen-Orient (1957)), with clasp 'Moyen Orient' Important: This medal and clasp was issued to commemorate the campaign in Egypt, when British, French and Israeli forces invaded Egypt and seized the Suez Canal Condition: EF

France: Third Republic. France Humanitarian Medal for the Colonies (Medaille Grand Prix Humanitaire De France Et Des Colonies. Fonde en 1892 Awarded for Humanitarian service in the Colonies (and overseas in general) The medal fitted with a twin pronged mounting pin as worn in the French style Condition: VF

France: Tonkin Campaign Medal 1883-85 (Medaille Du Tonkin) 'Marine/Naval' issue reverse, with seven campaign honours With Paris Mint 'cornucopia' logo on lower reverse field Instituted on 6 September 1885 in respect of campaign services between 1883-1895 in Annam Tonkin, and China (otherwise the area that became French Indochina and is now known as Vietnam). The medal with silver marks ' Argent' on rim The geographic scope - and the military expeditions - that this medal covers in 1883-1885 are considerable, including successful actions along the North China coast, and Formossa (Taiwan), as well as numerous actions in Tonkin, Annam and Cochin-chine (present day Vietnam) The original silk moire riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' and as-worn in the French style Condition: Toned about EF

France: Tonkin Campaign Medal 1883-85 (Medaille Du Tonkin) \'Marine/Naval\' issue reverse, with seven campaign honours With Paris Mint 'cornucopia' logo on lower reverse field Instituted on 6 September 1885 in respect of campaign services between 1883-1895 in Annam Tonkin, and China (otherwise the area that became French Indochina and is now known as Vietnam). The medal with silver marks ' Argent' on rim The geographic scope - and the military expeditions - that this medal covers in 1883-1885 are considerable, including successful actions along the North China coast, and Formossa (Taiwan), as well as numerous actions in Tonkin, Annam and Cochin-chine (present day Vietnam) The original silk moire riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' and as-worn in the French style Condition: Toned about EF

France: Tonkin Campaign Medal 1883-85 (Medaille Du Tonkin) \'Marine/Naval\' issue reverse, with seven campaign honours With Paris Mint 'cornucopia' logo on lower reverse field Instituted on 6 September 1885 in respect of campaign services between 1883-1895 in Annam Tonkin, and China (otherwise the area that became French Indochina and is now known as Vietnam) The geographic scope - and the military expeditions - that this medal covers in 1883-1885 are considerable, including successful actions along the North China coast, and Formossa (Taiwan), as well as numerous actions in Tonkin, Annam and Cochin-chine (present day Vietnam) Condition: About EF

France: Tonkin Campaign Medal 1883-85 (Medaille Du Tonkin) \'Marine/Naval\' issue reverse, with seven campaign honours With Paris Mint 'cornucopia' logo on lower reverse field Instituted on 6 September 1885 in respect of campaign services between 1883-1895 in Annam Tonkin, and China (otherwise the area that became French Indochina and is now known as Vietnam) The geographic scope - and the military expeditions - that this medal covers in 1883-1885 are considerable, including successful actions along the North China coast, and Formossa (Taiwan), as well as numerous actions in Tonkin, Annam and Cochin-chine (present day Vietnam) The medal fitted with a bright long original silk moire riband Condition: About EF

France: Tonkin Campaign Medal 1883-85 (Medaille Du Tonkin) \'Marine/Naval\' issue reverse, with seven campaign honours With Paris Mint 'cornucopia' logo on lower reverse field Instituted on 6 September 1885 in respect of campaign services between 1883-1895 in Annam Tonkin, and China (otherwise the area that became French Indochina and is now known as Vietnam) The geographic scope - and the military expeditions - that this medal covers in 1883-1885 are considerable, including successful actions along the North China coast, and Formossa (Taiwan), as well as numerous actions in Tonkin, Annam and Cochin-chine (present day Vietnam) Condition: About EF

France: Tonkin Campaign Medal 1883-85 (Medaille Du Tonkin). Army issue reverse, with six campaign honours Awarded for the Sino-Franco War of 1883-1885, and extended for later expeditions in Indo-China through to 1895 Instituted on 6 September 1885 in respect of campaign services between 1883-1895 in Annam Tonkin, and China (the two former territories annexed and becoming the area known as French Indochina and what is is present day Vietnam) The geographic scope - and the military expeditions - that this medal covers in 1883-1885 are considerable, including successful actions along the North China coast, and Formossa (Taiwan), as well as numerous actions in Tonkin, Annam and Cochin-chine (present day Vietnam) The medal with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' marks on reverse Condition: GVF

France: Tonkin Campaign Medal 1883-85 (Medaille Du Tonkin). Army issue reverse, with six campaign honours Awarded for the Sino-Franco War of 1883-1885, and extended for later expeditions in Indo-China through to 1895 Instituted on 6 September 1885 in respect of campaign services between 1883-1895 in Annam Tonkin, and China (the two former territories annexed and becoming the area known as French Indochina and what is is present day Vietnam) The geographic scope - and the military expeditions - that this medal covers in 1883-1885 are considerable, including successful actions along the North China coast, and Formossa (Taiwan), as well as numerous actions in Tonkin, Annam and Cochin-chine (present day Vietnam) The medal with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' marks on reverse Condition: VF

France: Verdun Medal (Medaille de Verdun). Revillon model. Variant type with with lozenge hinged clip and ring suspension The medal fitted with a silk 'Interallied Victory' medal riband that is fitted with a mounting bar on reverse of riband, retaining a hinged pin and drop clasp, and 'as-worn' by a veteran 'Poilu' Sold together with a separate length of Verdun Medal riband A scarce variant type Condition: GVF

France: Verdun Medal 1914-1918. 'Vernier' issue (M?daille de Verdun, mod?le Vernier). Variant II type in Bronze with fixed ball and ring suspension. With clasp (agrafe) 'Verdun' Uncommon 2nd issue issue with ball and ring suspension Sold together with rec box (boite) of issue. With gilt title 'Medaille De Verdun' on lid. One card panel refurbished with archival tape Condition: GVF

France: Verdun Medal 1914-1918. 'Vernier' type (M?daille de Verdun, mod?le Vernier). Silver issue with silvered 'Verdun' clasp Medal is the scarce silver variant This example with Paris Mint hallmark and 'Sanglier' silver poincon on obverse of medal Scarce Condition: Toned GVF

France: Verdun Medal 1914-1918. First model 'Vernier' type (M?daille de Verdun, mod?le Vernier). Silver (hallmarked) issue Medal is the scarce silver variant This example with Paris Mint hallmark and 'Sanglier' silver poincon on obverse of medal Scarce Condition: GVF

France: Verdun Medal 1914-1918. First model 'Vernier' type (M?daille de Verdun, mod?le Vernier). Silver (hallmarks) ssue with silvered 'Verdun' clasp Medal is the scarce silver variant This example with Paris Mint hallmark and 'Sanglier' silver poincon on obverse of medal Scarce Condition: GVF

France: Verdun Medal 1914-1918. First model 'Vernier' type (M?daille de Verdun, mod?le Vernier). With bronze clasp (agrafe) 'Verdun' With a replacement suspension ring Condition: GVF

France: Verdun Medal 1914-1918. \'Vernier\' issue (Medaille de Verdun, modele Vernier). 1st type issue. Bronze Verdun, a.k.a. 'The Meatgrinder' was the most epic of all French battles during the Great War This example of the 1st type 'Verdun Medal' is fitted with a bright long length of medal riband The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Verdun Medal 1916. 3rd model by \'Prudhome\' (M?daille de Verdun, mod?le \'Prudhome\'). With clasp (agrafe) \'Verdun By comparing the number of casualties incurred by both French and German forces, the battle of Verdun, or \'The Grinder\', was the single bloodiest battle fought on the Western Front during the Great War Condition: VF

France: Verdun Medal, 'Anonyme' type (M?daille de Verdun, mod?le 'Anonyme'). The medal with clasp (agrafe) 'Verdun' on riband Condition: About EF

France: Verdun Medal, Prud?homme type (M?daille de Verdun, mod?le Prud?homme) with ?Verdun? bar The clasp is of silvered metal slip-over type with a narrow backstrap Condition: GVF

France: Verdun Medal, Vernier type (M?daille de Verdun, mod?le Vernier) Condition: GVF

France: Verdun Medal, Vernier type (M?daille de Verdun, mod?le Vernier) Condition: GVF

France: Verdun Medal. 'Anonyme' issue (M?daille de Verdun, mod?le 'Anonyme'). The medal with clasp (agrafe) 'Verdun' on riband Condition: About EF

France: Verdun Medal. 'Anonyme' issue (M?daille de Verdun, mod?le 'Anonyme'). The medal with clasp (agrafe) 'Verdun' on riband The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: Verdun Medal. 'Augier' issue (M?daille de Verdun, mod?le 'Augier'). 1st type of medal with double ring suspension and clasp (agrafe) 'Verdun 21 Fevrier 1916' Scarce Condition: GVF

France: Verdun Medal. 'Augier' issue (M?daille de Verdun, mod?le 'Augier'). 2nd type medal with ring and ball suspension & clasp (agrafe) 'Verdun 21 Fevrier 1916' Scarce Condition: EF

France: Verdun Medal. 'Marie-Stuart' (Rene) issue Rare Condition:About EF

France: Verdun Medal. 'Marie-Stuart' (Rene) issue (M?daille de Verdun, mod?le 'Marie-Stuart'). The medal with clasp (agrafe) 'Verdun' on riband Scarce Condition: About EF

France: Verdun Medal. 2nd model by 'Revilion' (M?daille de Verdun, mod?le 'Revilion'). The medal with clasp (agrafe) 'Verdun' on riband With makers marks logo for 'Arthus Bertrand et Comapgnie' indented on flat rim of medal Condition: About EF

France: Verdun Medal. 2nd model by 'Revillion' (M?daille de Verdun, mod?le 'Revillion'). With clasp (agrafe) 'Verdun 21 Fervier 1916' Note: The date on the clasp indicates the 'Opening Day' of the longest and bloodiest battle in French History - 'Verdun' - referred to as 'The Grinder'! 'On Ne Passe Pas' The original silk moire riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' and as-worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Verdun Medal. 2nd model by 'Revillon' (M?daille de Verdun, mod?le 'Revillon'). The medal with clasp (agrafe) 'Verdun' on riband With makers marks logo for 'Arthus Bertrand et Comapgnie' indented on flat rim of medal The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the traditional French style Condition: About EF

France: Verdun Medal. 3rd model by 'Prudhome' (M?daille de Verdun, mod?le 'Prudhome'). With clasp 'Verdun 21 Fevrier 1916' The dated clasp represents the 'Opening Day' of the massive German offensive launched against the French Army at 'Verdun' Condition: About EF

France: Verdun Medal. 3rd model by 'Prudhome' (M?daille de Verdun, mod?le 'Prudhome'). With clasp (agrafe) 'Verdun Reverse of riband soiled Condition: VF

France: Verdun Medal. 3rd model by 'Prudhome' (M?daille de Verdun, mod?le 'Prudhome'). With clasp (agrafe) 'Verdun' & 'Wound Star' emblem Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal. The authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, preferred to wear the unofficial 'Wound' medals. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the original 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 Condition: VF

France: Verdun Medal. 4th model by 'Augier' (M?daille de Verdun, mod?le 'Augier'). With clasp (agrafe) 'Verdun Condition: VF

France: Verdun Medal. \'Revillon\' issue (M?daille de Verdun, mod?le \'Revillon\'). The medal with clasp (agrafe) \'Verdun\' on riband With makers marks logo for 'Arthus Bertrand et Comapgnie' indented on rim of medal Condition: About EF

France: Vichy 'Etat Francais' War Cross 1944 (Vichy 'Etat Francais' Croix De Guerre' 1944. The cross with 'Vichy' reverse date 1944 This example is a well struck - and substantial - unmarked replica with correct ring suspension. Originals of this award being virtually impossible to obtain The dates on the reverse of the decoration refer to the campaign that preceded the fall of France, and differ from the 'Republic' issues which had the single date '1939'. The Vichy CDG's continued to be issued through to 1944. Note: After the collapse of the 'Vichy Government' - and post 'Liberation' - it was forbidden for Vichy ribands and the 'Etat Francais' CDG to be worn in uniform It is estimated that less of a hundred of this type of decoration were ever awarded, the awardees being member sof Petain's personal bodyguard, the 1er Regiment of France that was raised in 1943, and to Vichy Naval personnel The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Vichy era - Levant Medal 1922 (Medaille de Syrie-Cilicie (1922) et du Levant). With 1 x clasp 'Levant 1941' This medal bearing the scarce 'Vichy' era clasp awarded to Vichy Troops who resisted the British and Free French invasion of Syria in 1941 Condition: GVF

France: Vichy \'Combatants Cross\' 1939-1940 (Vichy Croix Du Combatant) 1939-1940 Note: This item is an unmarked replica Medal riband is the correct 'Vichy' type, the medal having raised die dates 1939-1940 on reverse Medal with official Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and marks indented on reverse arms of cross Condition: About EF

France: Volunteer Combatant?s Cross (Croix du Combattant Volontaire), 1914-1918 Condition: GVF

France: Volunteer Combatant?s Cross (Croix du Combattant Volontaire). 'Grand Model' type. Undated reverse with clasp 'Coree' The clasp 'Coree' is for Korea The 'Grand Model' types of larger approximately 37mm dimension. The reverse undated The official 'Geographic' clasps instituted for this award are those for 'Indochine', 'Coree' and 'Afrique Du Nord', in respect of Combat Volunteers service in the Indochina War, the Korean War and the various 'End-of Empire' conflicts in North Africa, including, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sahara and Mauritania Condition: GVF

France: Volunteer Combatant?s Cross (Croix du Combattant Volontaire). 'Grand Model' type. Undated reverse with clasp 'Indochine' The 'Grand Model' types of larger approximately 37mm dimension. The reverse undated The official 'Geographic' clasps instituted for this award are those for 'Indochine', 'Coree' and 'Afrique Du Nord', in respect of Combat Volunteers service in the Indochina War, the Korean War and the various 'End-of Empire' conflicts in North Africa, including, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sahara and Mauritania The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Volunteer Combatant?s Cross (Croix du Combattant Volontaire). 1st type with dated reverse '1914-1918' Condition: EF

France: Volunteer Combatant?s Cross (Croix du Combattant Volontaire). 2nd type dated reverse 1939-1945 With Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and BR (Bronze) hallmarks on reverse. Approximately 34mm dimension A nice early dull bronze example The silk riband fitted a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Volunteer Combatant?s Cross (Croix du Combattant Volontaire). 2nd type with dated reverse '1939-1945'. With clasps 'Guerre 1939 - 1945' 'Indochine' & 'Afrique Du Nord' For Volunteer 'Combat' service during the Second World War, Indochina War 1948-1954, and later for service in North Africa -1962 With Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and BR (Bronze) hallmarks on reverse. Approximately 34mm dimension The official 'Geographic' clasps instituted for this award are those for 'Indochine', 'Coree' and 'Afrique Du Nord', in respect of Combat Volunteers service in the Indochina War, the Korean War and the various 'End-of Empire' conflicts in North Africa, including, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sahara and Mauritania The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the traditional French style Condition: EF

France: Volunteer Combatant?s Cross (Croix du Combattant Volontaire). 2nd type with undated reverse. With clasp 'Coree' For Volunteer 'Combat' service during the Korean War 1950-1953 With Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and BR (Bronze) hallmarks on reverse. Approximately 34mm dimension Condition: EF

France: Volunteer Combatant?s Cross (Croix du Combattant Volontaire). 3rd type undated reverse. With 2 x clasps 'Indochine' & 'Afrique Du Nord' With Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and BR (Bronze) hallmarks on reverse. Approximately 34mm dimension The official 'Geographic' clasps instituted for this award are those for 'Indochine', 'Coree' and 'Afrique Du Nord', in respect of Combat Volunteers service in the Indochina War, the Korean War and the various 'End-of Empire' conflicts in North Africa, including, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sahara and Mauritania The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: Volunteer Combatant?s Cross (Croix du Combattant Volontaire). 3rd type undated reverse. With clasp 'Coree' For Volunteer 'Combat' service with the French United Nations contingent in Korea 1950-1953 With Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and BR (Bronze) hallmarks on reverse. Approximately 34mm dimension The official 'Geographic' clasps instituted for this award are those for 'Indochine', 'Coree' and 'Afrique Du Nord', in respect of Combat Volunteers service in the Indochina War, the Korean War and the various 'End-of Empire' conflicts in North Africa, including, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sahara and Mauritania The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the traditional French style Condition: EF

France: Volunteer Combatant?s Cross (Croix du Combattant Volontaire). 3rd type undated reverse. With clasp 'Indochine' With Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and BR (Bronze) hallmarks on reverse. Approximately 34mm dimension The official 'Geographic' clasps instituted for this award are those for 'Indochine', 'Coree' and 'Afrique Du Nord', in respect of Combat Volunteers service in the Indochina War, the Korean War and the various 'End-of Empire' conflicts in North Africa, including, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sahara and Mauritania Condition: GVF

France: Volunteer Combatant?s Cross (Croix du Combattant Volontaire). 3rd type undated reverse. With clasps 'Indochine' & 'Afrique Du Nord' For Volunteer 'Combat' service during the Indochina War 1948-1954, and later for service in North Africa -1962 With Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and BR (Bronze) hallmarks on reverse. Approximately 34mm dimension The official 'Geographic' clasps instituted for this award are those for 'Indochine', 'Coree' and 'Afrique Du Nord', in respect of Combat Volunteers service in the Indochina War, the Korean War and the various 'End-of Empire' conflicts in North Africa, including, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sahara and Mauritania The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the traidtional French style Condition: EF

France: Volunteer Combatant?s Cross (Croix du Combattant Volontaire). With reverse dates 1939-1945 With 'Cornucopia' logo of Paris Mint and 'BR' (for Bronze) on lower reverse arm of cross Condition: GVF

France: Volunteer Combatant?s Cross 1914-1918 (Croix du Combattant Volontaire 1914-1918). 'Grand Model' type 'Grand Model' type. Larger and with more detail than 1st type awards. The reverse undated Uncommon Condition: GVF

France: Volunteer Combatant?s Cross 1914-1918 (Croix du Combattant Volontaire 1914-1918). 'Grand Model' type 'Grand Model' type. Larger and with more detail than 1st type awards. The reverse dated 1914-1918 A good early strike in fine detail Uncommon Condition: GVF

France: Volunteer Combatant?s Cross 1914-1918 (Croix du Combattant Volontaire 1914-1918). 'Grand Model' type 'Grand Model' type. Larger and with more detail than 1st type awards. The reverse dated 1914-1918 The original stitched silk riband fitted with a mounting rod , or 'Boule', as traditionally worn in the French style A good early strike in fine detail Uncommon Condition: GVF

France: Volunteer Combatant?s Cross 1914-1918 (Croix du Combattant Volontaire 1914-1918). \'Grand Model\' type 'Grand Model' or, 'Large Head' (Grand Tete) type. A larger cross with more detail than 1st type awards. The reverse dated 1914-1918 A good early strike in fine detail The silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style Uncommon Condition: GVF

France: Volunteer Combatants Cross (Croix du Combattant Volontaire). 2nd type riband, with dated 1939-1945 reverse. With 2 x clasps (agrafes) \'Guerre 1939-1945\' & \'Indochine\' The clasps represent diverse Volunteer 'Combat' service during the Second World War, and in post war conflicts in Indochina (Vietnam) With Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and BR (Bronze) hallmarks on reverse The official 'Geographic' clasps instituted for this award are those for 'Indochine', 'Coree' and 'Afrique Du Nord', in respect of Combat Volunteers service in the Indochina War, the Korean War and the various 'End-of Empire' conflicts in North Africa, including, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sahara and Mauritania The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the traditional French style Condition: EF

France: Volunteer Combatants Cross (Croix du Combattant Volontaire). 2nd type riband, with undated reverse. With 3 x clasps \'Guerre 1939-1945\' \'Coree\' & \'Indochine\' The clasps represent diverse Volunteer \'Combat\' service during the Second World War, and in post war conflicts in Indochina (Vietnam) and service with the French United Nations contingent in Korea 1950-1953 With Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo and BR (Bronze) hallmarks on reverse. Approximately 34mm dimension The official \'Geographic\' clasps instituted for this award are those for \'Indochine\', \'Coree\' and \'Afrique Du Nord\', in respect of Combat Volunteers service in the Indochina War, the Korean War and the various \'End-of Empire\' conflicts in North Africa, including, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Sahara and Mauritania The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or \'epingle\', as worn in the traditional French style Scarce seen with multiple clasps Condition: EF

France: Volunteer Combatants Cross 1939-1945 (Croix Des Combatants Volontaires 1939-1945). Positively attributed to Dr Andre Laborde, 3rd Algerian Division Sold together with; - Official Award Card for Combatant Volunteers: This named to Dr Andre Laborde The card shows the recipients address as Docteur en Medicine, 22 Avenue Loubet, Oran, Algeria, and is dated 1951 Dr Laborde, the son of Colonel Marcel Victor Laborde (former Commandant of 9th Zouaves), served with the French Expeditionary Force in Italy during the Second World War (3rd Algerian Division), and was a holder of the below medals which he wore; - France: Croix De Guerre 1939 - France: War Volunteers Combatants Cross - France: Italy Campaign Medal 1944-1945 - Morocco: Order of Ouissam Alaouite. Commander Doctor Andr? Laborde, was a 'Grand Councillor' of the city of Oran, Algeria. Outside of his medical practise, Dr Laborde, was an active campaigner and champion of the political rights and interests of the 'Pied Noir' settler community in Algeria. Under suspicion of being a member of the outlawed OAS (he was certainly a sympathiser,) - a militant terrorist organisation formed by former French Army officers - he was rounded up, arrested and deported to a life in exile in June 1962. In exile he continued to promote the interests of his people Doctor Andr? Laborde, was Vice-President of the General Council of Oran; President of the Council of the Order of Doctors of Orania and in Algeria was the National President of the Veterans of the French Expeditionary Corps in Italy. He was also notably a main 'Defense Witness' at the trial of 'General Edmond Jouhaud' one of the four French Generals (and the only one who was Algeria born) who led the 'Algiers Putsch' of April, 1961. After the failed 'Algiers Putsch' - and before he was arrested, General Edmond Jouhad, became a leader of the 'Secret Army' (the Organisation de l'Armee Secrete, or OAS) in the Oran region. At his subsequent trial, General Jouhad was tried and found guilty of terrorism and treason, and was sentenced to death to be executed...... In 1964, while in exile in Alicante, Spain. Dr Laborde published a private account of the betrayal of the 'Pied Noirs' titled 'Poubelle pour un drapeau (M?moires d'un apatride). Souvenirs et documents pour servir ? l'histoire d'un crime (in English the title is 'Dustbin for a flag (Memoirs of a Stateless Person). Souvenirs and documents to serve the history of a crime') A most interesting and medal of 'Pied Noir' & French Colonial history Condition: GVF

France: Volunteer Military Services Cross (Croix Des Services Militaires Volontaires). 3rd class. 2nd type. Bronze Condition: VF

France: Volunteer Military Services Cross (Croix Des Services Militaires Volontaires). 3rd class. 2nd type. Bronze Condition: GVF

France: Volunteer Military Services Cross (Croix Des Services Militaires Volontaires). 3rd class. 2nd type. Bronze Condition: VF

France: Volunteers Service Cross for Free France 1940-1945 (Medaille Des Services Volontaires De La France Libre 1940-1945) Instituted in 1946 for awarded to military and civilian members of the Free French Forces who had volunteered and served before 3 June 1943, including - but not restricted to - the Legionnaires of General Monclair, the Colonials of General Leclerc serving in Laibya and those of the 1st Free French Brigade of General Koenig which latter served with great distinction at 'Bir Hakeim' Condition: VF

France: Volunteers Service Cross for Free France 1940-1945 (Medaille Des Services Volontaires De La France Libre 1940-1945) Condition: VF

France: Volunteers Service Medal (M?daille d'Engag? Volontaire avec 'Engage Volontaire'). With clasp (agrafe) 'Engage Volontaire' The clasp (agrafe) denotes Volunteers who had volunteered to serve under active service combat conditions Condition: GVF

France: Volunteers Service Medal (Medaille des Engages Volantaires) An award for those who volunteered to join the French forces during the Great War, who did not wait to be conscripted (which latter was a national obligation for those of at least 20 years of age). Volunteers were mostly those who volunteered under the age of 20, or were retired, older citizens without the obligtion to be conscripted, including for example time expired former service personnel who re-enlisted Condition: GVF

France: Volunteers Service Medal (Medaille d\'Engage Volontaire avec \'Engage Volontaire\'). With clasp (agrafe) \'Engage Volontaire\' The clasp (agrafe) denotes Volunteers who had volunteered to serve under active service combat conditions The medal fitted with a long bright length of riband Condition: GVF

France: Volunteers Service Medal (Medaille d\'Engage Volontaire avec \'Engage Volontaire\'). With clasp (agrafe) \'Engage Volontaire\' The clasp (agrafe) denotes Volunteers who had volunteered to serve under active service combat conditions The silk moire riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the traditional French style Condition: GVF

France: Volunteers Service Medal for Free France 1940-1945 (Medaille Des Services Volontaires De La France Libre 1940-1945) Instituted in 1946 for awarded to military and civilian members of the Free French Forces who had volunteered and served before 3 June 1943, including - but not restricted to - the Legionnaires of General Monclair, the Colonials of General Leclerc serving in Libya and those of the 1st Free French Brigade of General Koenig which latter served with great distinction at 'Bir Hakeim' Medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and hallmark on reverse Condition: EF

France: Volunteers Service Medal for Free France 1940-1945 (Medaille Des Services Volontaires De La France Libre 1940-1945) With scarce early Paris maker marks (poincons) for 'Adrien Chobillon' (1880-1956) Instituted in 1946 for awarded to military and civilian members of the Free French Forces who had volunteered and served before 3 June 1943, including - but not restricted to - the Legionnaires of General Monclair, the Colonials of General Leclerc serving in Libya and those of the 1st Free French Brigade of General Koenig which latter served with great distinction at 'Bir Hakeim' The silk riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) as -worn in the traditional French style Scarce seen early issue with 'Chobillon' maker marks Condition: EF

France: Volunteers Service Medal for Free France 1940-1945 (Medaille Des Services Volontaires De La France Libre 1940-1945) With scarce early Paris maker marks (poincons) for 'Adrien Chobillon' (1880-1956) Instituted in 1946 for awarded to military and civilian members of the Free French Forces who had volunteered and served before 3 June 1943, including - but not restricted to - the Legionnaires of General Monclair, the Colonials of General Leclerc serving in Libya and those of the 1st Free French Brigade of General Koenig which latter served with great distinction at 'Bir Hakeim' The silk riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) as -worn in the traditional French style Scarce seen early issue with 'Chobillon' maker marks Condition: EF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-1945 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945) With 3 x clasps 'France' 'Liberation' 'Allemagne' The clasps represent service in France, the Liberation of France in 1944 and the campaigns in occupied Germany in 1945 The riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin in the French style 'as-worn' Condition: GVF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). No clasp The medal with Paris Mint 'Br' mark & 'Cornucopia' logo on reverse Condition: Toned GVF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With 1 x clasp (agrafe) 'Atlantique' The clasp 'Atlantique' (Atlantic) being a clasp commemorating service in the Atalantic Ocean during the Second World War, and thus mostly earned by French naval personnel The reverse of the medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' (bronze) marks in lower field Condition: EF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With 1 x clasp (agrafe) 'Autriche' The reverse of the medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' (bronze) marks in lower field The unofficial clasp 'Autriche' (Austria) is uncommon - and scarce found Condition: EF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With 1 x clasp (agrafe) 'Defense Passive' The reverse of the medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' (bronze) marks in lower field The clasp was instituted by decree of 2 August 1949, for award to persons engaged in aspects of Civil Defence, including rescue services, air raid warning etc, The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With 1 x clasp (agrafe) 'Italie' The clasp represents service in Italy during the Second World War Condition: VF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With 1 x clasp (agrafe) 'Mer Du Nord' An uncommon clasp commemorating active service afloat in the 'North Sea' during the Second World War Condition: VF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With 1 x clasp (agrafe) 'Norvege' The clasp was awarded for service during the Norway Campaign of 1940, including service at Narvik The reverse of the medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' (bronze) marks in lower field Scarce clasp Condition: EF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With 1 x clasp (agrafe) 'U.R.S.S.' A scarce clasp representing service in the Soviet Union (now the Russian Federation) during the Second World War Russia would have been a most unusual posting for any French personnel during the Second World War Condition: VF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With 1 x clasp (agrafe) 'U.R.S.S.' A scarce clasp representing service in the Soviet Union (now the Russian Federation) during the Second World War This clasp for active service in the Soviet Union (Russia) is the most scarce of all the clasps issued for wear on the Commemoerative Medal 1939-1945 unusual posting for any French personnel during the Second World War The only French 'Fighting Unit' to serve in the Soviet Union during the Second World War was the famous Normandie-Niemen Fighter Regiment (French: R?giment de Chasse Normandie-Ni?men), whose French Air Force pilots were equipped with Soviet fighter aircraft The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: About EF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With 1 x clasp (agrafe) \'Defense Passive\' The reverse of the medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' (bronze) marks in lower field Condition: EF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With 1 x clasp (agrafe) \'Mediterranee\' The clasp was awarded for Naval services in the Mediterranean against 'Axis' forces 1939-1945 The reverse of the medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' (bronze) marks in lower field Condition: EF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With 12 x clasps (agrafes) 'Afrique' 'Allemagne' 'France' 'Grande Bretagne' 'Italie' 'Lib?ration' 'Manche' 'M?diterran?e' 'Mer du Nord' 'U.R.S.S.' 'Defense Passive' 'Engag? Volunt A most impressive example, with the 12 x clasps representing service as diverse as the; The Soviet Union, the English Channel, Great Britain, and the North Sea The reverse of the medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' (bronze) marks in lower field Condition: GVF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With 2 x clasp 'France'. With recipients Military Driving License indicating that the recipient was a 'Despatch Rider' in 1940 The medal and clasp is for service during in France 1939-1940 The reverse of the medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' (bronze) marks in lower field The Military Drivers license with photograph ID of the recipient covers the period 1935-1940 The recipient, Louis BERMONT, son of Gustave Alphonse Bermont, was native of Botans, Haut Rhine, France, where he was born on 13 December 1913 The driving license shows that Louis was an artilleryman, and had qualified to drive three different military vehicles types. In 1935 he qualified to drive Supply Trucks / Ambulances (Camions), and Tractors (for moving the guns) By March 1940 he was serving in a different artillery unit, and qualified to drive two wheeled Motorcycles, indicating that he served as a 'Despatch Rider' during the France campaign of 1940. In 1940 he was serving with 56th Group of 403 ? RADCA - an anti-aircraft artillery unit equipped with 75MM guns. 403 RADCA was dissolved in June 1940 after the fall of France - the regiment was restored post-war Important: The Combatants Cross and Combatants Card of the recipients father, Gustave Alphone Bermont, is being sold separately, see item code 16560 Condition: GVF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With 2 x clasp (agrafe) 'Liberation' 'France' Condition: VF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With 2 x clasps (agrafes) 'Allemagne' & 'Liberation' This particular combination of clasps indicates a 'Free French' veteran of the liberation of France in 1944, who later participated in the Allies successful invasion of Germany in 1945 The reverse of the medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' (bronze) marks in lower field The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: EF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With 2 x clasps (agrafes) 'Atlantique' 'Mer du Nord' A medal with clasps representing naval service at sea in the 'Atlantic Ocean' & 'North Sea' during the war years 1939-1945 The reverse of the medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' (bronze) marks in lower field Condition: GVF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With 2 x clasps (agrafes) 'France' & 'Liberation', with 'Wound' star enamelled emblem This particular combination of clasps indicates a veteran of the 1940 'Fall of France' campaign, and who later participated in the 'Liberation' of France 1944, and who was 'Wounded-in-Action' during the war The reverse of the medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' (bronze) marks in lower field Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still, post 1945, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for official wear on campaign medal ribands. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who had left the services, did as they pleased, many opting to wear the unofficial medals, while others wore the 'Wound Stars' on the ribands of the respective campaign medals for the campaigns in which they had been wounded. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the orginal 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With 2 x clasps (agrafes) 'France' 'Allemagne' The clasps denote service in the campaign of 1939-1940 in France, and later campaign service in Germany between September 1944 - May 1945 The reverse of the medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' (bronze) marks in lower field Condition: VF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With 2 x clasps (agrafes) \'Mediterranee\' \'Atlantique\' This particular combination of clasps indicates naval ocean going service in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean during the Second World War, and almost certainly the medal of a 'Matelot' 'Submariner' or 'Fusilier Marin' The reverse of the medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' (bronze) marks in lower field The medal fitted with a good bright length of riband Condition: GVF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With 3 x clasps (agrafes) 'Atlantique' 'Mer Du Nord' 'Mediterranee' This particular combination of clasps indicated naval ocean going service in the Atlantic, North Sea and Mediterranean during the Second World War, and almost certainly the medal of a 'Matelot' 'Submariner' or 'Fusilier Marin' The reverse of the medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' (bronze) marks in lower field Condition: GVF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With 3 x clasps (agrafes) 'Atlantique' 'Mer Du Nord' 'Norvege' This particular combination of clasps indicated naval ocean going service in the Atlantic, North Sea and Norway during the Second World War, and almost certainly the medal of a 'Matelot' 'Submariner' or 'Fusilier Marin' The 'Norway' clasp was specifically awarded for the campaign of 1940, where French forces ditinguished themselves, in particular at Narvik The reverse of the medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' (bronze) marks in lower field A good early bronze strike of the medal Condition: GVF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With 4 x clasps (agrafes) 'France' & 'Afrique' 'Liberation' 'Allemagne' This particular combination of clasps indicates a veteran of the 1940 'Fall of France' campaign, and who later participated in the Allies successful invasion of France & Germany in 1944-45 The reverse of the medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' (bronze) marks in lower field The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With 4 x clasps (agrafes) 'France' 'Atlantique' 'Mediterranee' 'Afrique' The inclusion of the clasps for 'Atlantique' & 'Mediterranee' indicate ocean going service during the Second World War, so almost certainly an award to a 'Matelot' in the French Navy, or a 'Fusilier Marin' The reverse of the medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' (bronze) marks in lower field Condition: VF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With clasp (agrafe) 'Extreme Orient' The qualifying criteria for this clasp was service in French Indochina between 1940-1945, and in particular the Franco-Siam (Thailand) border war of 1940 fought by Vichy colonial forces (including 5e REI, or the 5th Regiment of Foreign Infantry ' Regiment of Tonkin' - a regiment of the French Foreign Legion) and the bloody Franco-Japan campaign of 1945, when the occupying Imperial Japanese Forces unleashed a 'Coup d'Etat', or campaign to destroy and remove the French colonial forces and facilitate indiginous nationalist forces supplant French colonial rule in Vietnam and the two neighbouring countries of Laos and Cambodia.....the seeds of the first Vietnam War had been sown! An uncommon, and fascinating clasp to find on this medal. The reverse of the medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' (bronze) marks in lower field Riband with some soiling on reverse Condition: EF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With clasp (agrafe) 'Extreme Orient' The reverse of the medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' (bronze) marks in lower field The qualifying criteria for this clasp was service in French Indochina between 1940-1945, and in particular the Franco-Siam (Thailand) border war of 1940 fought by Vichy colonial forces (including 5e REI, or the 5th Regiment of Foreign Infantry ' Regiment of Tonkin' - a regiment of the French Foreign Legion) and the bloody Franco-Japan campaign of 1945, when the occupying Imperial Japanese Forces unleashed a 'Coup d'Etat', or campaign to destroy and remove the French colonial forces and facilitate indiginous nationalist forces supplant French colonial rule in Vietnam and the two neighbouring countries of Laos and Cambodia.....the seeds of the first Vietnam War had been sown! An uncommon, and fascinating clasp to find on this medal. Riband is fitted with a mounting rod, or 'Boule' as worn in the traditional French style Condition: About EF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With clasp (agrafe) \'Afrique\' This particular clasp awarded for service with 'Free French' forces in Africa between between 25 June 1940 and 13 May 1943 The reverse of the medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' (bronze) marks in lower field Condition: About EF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With clasp (agrafe) \'Manche\' This particular clasp indicated naval ocean going service in the English Channel during the Second World War The reverse of the medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' (bronze) marks in lower field The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: About GVF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With clasp (agrafe) \'Mer Du Nord\' This particular clasp indicated naval ocean going service in the North Sea, and almost certainly the medal of a 'Matelot' 'Submariner' or 'Fusilier Marin' The reverse of the medal with Paris Mint 'Cornucopia' logo and 'BR' (bronze) marks in lower field The medal riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'Epingle' as worn in the French style Condition: About EF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With clasp \'Extreme Orient\' The reverse of the medal with Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo and \'BR\' (bronze) marks in lower field The qualifying criteria for this clasp was service in French Indochina (and naval service in Indian & Pacific Oceans) between 7 December 1941 to 15 August 1945 The majority of qualifying personnel for this uncommon seen clasp fought in the Franco-Siam (Thailand) border war of 1940 fought by Vichy colonial forces (including 5e REI, or the 5th Regiment of Foreign Infantry \' Regiment of Tonkin\' - a regiment of the French Foreign Legion) and the bloody Franco-Japan campaign of 1945, when the occupying Imperial Japanese Forces unleashed a \'Coup d\'Etat\', or campaign to destroy and remove the French colonial forces and facilitate indigenous nationalist forces supplant French colonial rule in Vietnam and the two neighbouring countries of Laos and Cambodia.....the seeds of the first Vietnam War had been sown! A scarce seen clasp on this war medal Condition: About EF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With clasp \'Extreme Orient\' & \'Wound\' emblem The reverse of the medal with Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo and \'BR\' (bronze) marks in lower field The qualifying criteria for this clasp was service in French Indochina between 1940-1945, and in particular the Franco-Siam (Thailand) border war of 1940 fought by Vichy colonial forces (including 5e REI, or the 5th Regiment of Foreign Infantry \' Regiment of Tonkin\' - a regiment of the French Foreign Legion) and the bloody Franco-Japan campaign of 1945, when the occupying Imperial Japanese Forces unleashed a \'Coup d\'Etat\', or campaign to destroy and remove the French colonial forces and facilitate indigenous nationalist forces supplant French colonial rule in Vietnam and the two neighbouring countries of Laos and Cambodia.....the seeds of the first Vietnam War had been sown! Wound Emblem: Prior to 2016 there was no \'official\' wound medal - the authorised \'Wound\' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, did as they pleased many opting to wear the unofficial medals, while others wore the \'Wound Stars\' on the ribands of the respective campaign medals for the campaigns in which they had been wounded. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the original \'Wound\' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 A scarce clasp & wound emblem to find on this medal Condition: About EF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45 (Medaille Commemorative 1939-1945). With clasps \'Italie\' & \'Autriche\' The reverse of the medal with Paris Mint \'Cornucopia\' logo and \'BR\' (bronze) marks in lower field Italy (Italie) clasp: This was awarded to personnel of the French Expeditionary Corps who had served in Italy and the island of Elba between 1943-1944 Note the official clasp \'Italie\' was made obsolete in 1953, when the clasp was replaced by the institution of the \'Italy Campaign Medal\' (Médaille commémorative de la campagne d\'Italie 1943-44). In practise, many Italy campaign veterans who had hitherto worn the clasp \'Italie\' on their WW2 Commemorative Medal proudly continued to do so, even after the institution of the new \'retroactive\' campaign medal for Italy! A scarce seen short-lived campaign clasp to find on this Second World War campaign medal Austria (Autriche) clasp. This a very scarce seen unofficial clasp \'Autriche\' (Austria) worn by French personnel who served in Austria with the occupying forces 1945 A most interesting pair of clasps to be found on this war medal, including the uncommon \'Italie\' & the scarce \'Autriche\' clasps Condition: About EF

France: War Commemorative Medal 1939-45. With 1 x clasp (agrafe) 'Liberation' Condition: VF

France: War Cross 1939 (Croix De Guerre 1939). Reverse dated 1939 The riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin in the French style 'as-worn' Condition: GVF

France: War Cross 1939 (Croix De Guerre 1939). Reverse dated 1939. With single gilt star on riband Note: The gilt star indicates a 'Mention' at Corps level The riband fitted with 2 x two pronged miniature mounting pins in the French style 'as-worn' Condition: GVF

France: War Cross 1939-1940 (Croix De Guerre 1939-1940). 'Vichy' issue with 'Vichy' silk riband and reverse dates 1939-1940 Condition: VF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Th??tres d?Op?rations Ext?rieurs (T.O.E.)). With 4 x 'Citation' emblems (2 x Silver Stars & 1 x Bronze Palm & 1 x Gilt (Vermeil) Palm) on riband The riband fitted with; - 2 x Silver Stars (Etoile en argent): Indicates the award of 2 x Citations at Division level - 1 x Bronze Palm: Indicates the award of 1 x Citation at Army level - 1 x Gilt (Vermeil) Palm (Palme en vermeil): Indicates the award of 1 x Citation in the Orders of the Nation (Free French Forces), and only awarded during the Second World War The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting-pin or 'epingle' as-worn in the French style An impressive example of a Second World War era 'Free French Forces' decoration Condition: GVF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Th??tres d?Op?rations Ext?rieurs (T.O.E.)). With 5 x 'Citation' emblems (3 x Silver (Argent) Stars, 1 x Gilt (Vermeil) Palm & 1 x Silver (Argent) Palm) on riband The riband fitted with; - 3 x Silver (argent) Stars: Indicates the award of 3 x Citations at Division level - 1 x Silver (argent) Palm: Indicates the award of 5 x Citations at Army level - 1 x Gilt (gilt) Palm (Palme en vermeil): Indicates the award of 1 x Citation in the Orders of the Nation Important: The Gilt (vermeil) 'Palm of the Nation' (Free French Forces), was only only awarded during the Second World War The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting-pin or 'epingle' as-worn in the French style An impressive example of a Second World War era 'Free French Forces' decoration Condition: GVF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Th??tres d?Op?rations Ext?rieurs (T.O.E.). The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting-pin or 'epingle' as-worn in the French style Condition: About EF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Th??tres d?Op?rations Ext?rieurs (T.O.E.). A variant Silver, or Silver plated type with 2 x 'Citation' emblems (2 x Silver Stars) on riband Note: War Crosses, were available for private purchase in a variety of precious metals, gold, silver, plated and or with semi-precious stones, and were, due to their cost, usually 'Officer' class items - 2 x Silver Stars (Etoile en argent): Indicates the award of 2 x Mention in Despatches (Citations) at Division level War Crosses, were available for private purchase in a variety of precious metals; gold, silver, plated and or with semi-precious stones, and due to their cost, are usually associated with being 'Officer' class items The silk riband fitted with a traditional mounting rod, or 'Boule' in the French style Scarce to find silver, or silver plated CDG TOE Condition: GVF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Th??tres d?Op?rations Ext?rieurs (T.O.E.). Rare variant type abbreviated single line reverse 'T.O.E.' With 1 x 'Citation' emblem (1 x Bronze Star) on riband The riband fitted with; - 1 x Bronze Star: De-noting the award of 1 x Citation at Brigade or Regimental level The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting-pin or 'epingle' as-worn in the French style The variant single line abbreviated 'T.O.E.' reverse is rare Condition: About EF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Th??tres d?Op?rations Ext?rieurs (T.O.E.). With 'Bronze Star' on silk riband, draped with a 'Fourragere' (in colour of Croix De Guerre T.O.E.) The original stitched riband suspended from a mounting 'Boule,' and fitted / draped with; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Mention in Despatches (Citation) at Brigade or Regimental level - Fourragere CDG (TOE): Unit was Mentioned (Cited) in Army Orders 2-3 times Condition: VF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Th??tres d?Op?rations Ext?rieurs (T.O.E.). With 1 x 'Citation' emblem (1 x Bronze Star) on riband. With original citation for Indochina 1949 The riband fitted with; - 1 x Bronze Star: De-noting the award of 1 x Citation at Brigade or Regimental level Important: Sold together with the recipients original Brigade Citation for Indochina (see attached image). Important: The recipient was a French Civilian, Rubber Planter, who was wounded in a Viet Minh ambush at or near the recipients rubber planation, during which the planter was wounded and the Viet Minh attack was repulsed. During the attack, at least one Viet Minh was killed A scarce instance of a Civilian expatriate colonialist being decorated for an incident early in the Indochina War. The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting-pin or 'epingle' as-worn in the French style Scarce and desirable Condition: About EF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Th??tres d?Op?rations Ext?rieurs (T.O.E.). With 1 x 'Citation' emblem (1 x Silver Star) on riband - 1 x Silver Star (Etoile en argent): Indicates the award of 1 x Mention in Despatches (Citations) at Division level The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting-pin or 'epingle' as-worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Th??tres d?Op?rations Ext?rieurs (T.O.E.). With 1 x 'Citation' emblem (Gold (Gilt / Vermeil) Star) The original silk riband suspended fitted with; - 1 x Gilt (vermeil) Star: Indicating 1 x Citation at Corps level The original stitched silk riband fitted with 2 x gilt pins Condition: About VF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Th??tres d?Op?rations Ext?rieurs (T.O.E.). With 1 x citation emblem ('Silver Star') on riband The original stitched silk riband with 1 x citation emblem; - 1 x Silver Star: 1 x Mention in Despatches 'Citation' at Division level Sold together with the original card box of issue Condition: VF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Th??tres d?Op?rations Ext?rieurs (T.O.E.). With 1 x citation emblem('Bronze Star') on silk riband, draped with a 'Fourragere' (in colour of Medaille Militarie) The original stitched silk riband suspended from a mounting 'Boule,' and fitted / draped with; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Mention in Despatches (Citation) at Brigade or Regimental level - Fourragere Medaille Militaire: Mentioned in Army Orders 4-5 times Condition: GVF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Th??tres d?Op?rations Ext?rieurs (T.O.E.). With 1 x citation emblem('Bronze Star') on silk riband, draped with a 'Fourragere' (in colour of Medaille Militarie) The original stitched silk riband suspended from a mounting 'Boule,' and fitted / draped with; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Mention in Despatches (Citation) at Brigade or Regimental level - Fourragere Medaille Militaire: Mentioned (Cited) in Army Orders between 4-5 times Condition: GVF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Th??tres d?Op?rations Ext?rieurs (T.O.E.). With 2 x 'Citation' emblem (Bronze Stars) The original silk riband fitted with; - 2 x Bronze Stars: Indicating 2 x Citations at Regimental or Brigade level Condition: GVF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Th??tres d?Op?rations Ext?rieurs (T.O.E.). With 2 x 'Citation' emblems (1 x 'Bronze Star', & 1 x 'Palm') on riband, draped with a 'Fourragere' (in colour of Legion D'Honneur) The original stitched riband suspended from a mounting 'Boule,' and fitted / draped with; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Mention in Despatches (Citation) at Brigade or Regimental level - 1 x Bronze Palm: 1 x Mention in Despatches (Citation) at Army Level - Fourragere Legion of Honour: Unit Mentioned (Cited) in Army Orders 6-8 times Condition: GVF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Th??tres d?Op?rations Ext?rieurs (T.O.E.). With 2 x 'Citation' emblems (1 x 'Bronze Star' @ 1 x 'Bronze Palm') on riband The silk riband fitted with; - 1 x Bronze Star: Indicates 1 x Citation at Regiment or Brigade level - 1 x Bronze Palm: Indicates 1 x Citation at Army level The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting-pin or 'epingle' as-worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Th??tres d?Op?rations Ext?rieurs (T.O.E.). With 2 x 'Citation' emblems (1 x 'Bronze Star', & 1 x 'Bronze Palm') on riband The silk riband fitted with below emblems; - 1 x Bronze Star: Indicating 1 x Citation at Brigade or Regimental level - 1 x Bronze Palm: Indicating 1 x Citation at Army Level Condition: GVF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Th??tres d?Op?rations Ext?rieurs (T.O.E.). With 2 x citation emblems (1 x Bronze 'Star' & 1 x 'Silver Star') on riband. Sold together with card box of issue The original silk riband with 2 x citation emblems which denote; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Mention in Despatches (Citation) at Brigade or Regimental level - 1 x Silver Star: 1 x Mention in Despatches 'Citations' at Division level Sold together with the original card box of issue The riband attached to a two pronged mounting pin (epingle) for wear in the French style Condition: Toned about EF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Th??tres d?Op?rations Ext?rieurs (T.O.E.). With 2 x citation emblems (2 x Bronze 'Palms') on riband. Sold together with full-size dress uniform 'Fourragere' in colours of the CDG TO The original stitched silk riband with 2 x Bronze Palms which denote; - 2 xBronze Palms: 2 x Mention in Despatches (Citations) at Army Level Sold together with original full-dress uniform 'Fourragere'; - Fourragere:Croix de Guerre des Th??tres d?Op?rations Ext?rieurs (T.O.E.) The Cross and Fourragere awarded for overseas combat operations outside of France, in the period 1920'S-1950's, including Morocco, Algeria, Levant, Syria, Indochina (Vietnam) and many other colonial conflicts Condition: GVF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Th??tres d?Op?rations Ext?rieurs (T.O.E.). With 3 x 'Citation' emblems (1 x 'Bronze Star', & 2 x 'Bronze Palms') on riband The original stitched silk riband suspended fitted with; - 1 x Bronze Star: Indicating 1 x Citation at Brigade or Regimental level - 2 x Bronze Palms: Indicating 2 x Citations at Army Level The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting-pin or 'epingle' as-worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Th??tres d?Op?rations Ext?rieurs (T.O.E.). With 3 x 'Citation' emblems (1 x 'Bronze Star', & 2 x 'Bronze Palms') on riband The original riband fitted with below emblems; - 1 x Bronze Star: Indicating 1 x Citation at Brigade or Regimental level - 2 x Bronze Palms: Indicating 2 x Citations at Army Level Condition: GVF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Th??tres d?Op?rations Ext?rieurs (T.O.E.). With 3 x 'Citation' emblems (2 x 'Bronze Stars' & 1 x 'Silver Star') on riband The original silk riband suspended fitted with; - 2 x Bronze Stars: Indicating 2 x Citations at Brigade or Regimental level - 1 x Silver Star: Indicating 1 x Citation at Division level Condition: GVF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Th??tres d?Op?rations Ext?rieurs (T.O.E.). With 3 x 'Citation' emblems (2 x 'Bronze Stars' & 1 x 'Silver Star') on riband The original silk riband suspended fitted with; - 2 x Bronze Stars: Indicating 2 x Citations at Brigade or Regimental level - 1 x Silver Star: Indicating 1 x Citations at Division level Condition: VF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Th??tres d?Op?rations Ext?rieurs (T.O.E.). With 3 x \'Citation\' emblems (1 x \'Bronze Star\', 1 x \'Silver Star\' & 1 x \'Bronze Palm\') on riband The emblems on the stitched silk riband denote; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Citation at Brigade or Regimental level - 1 x Silver Star: 1 x Citation at Division level - 1 x Bronze Palms: 1 x Citation at Army Level The medal suspended from a traditional mounting rod, or \'Boule\', as-worn in the traditional French style Condition: GVF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Th??tres d?Op?rations Ext?rieurs (T.O.E.). With 4 x 'Citation' emblems (2 x 'Bronze Stars', 1 x 'Silver Star' & 1 x 'Bronze Palm') on riband The original silk riband suspended fitted with; - 2 x Bronze Stars: Indicating 2 x Citations at Regiment or Brigade level - 1 x Silver Star (Reduced Size): Indicating 1 x Citation at Division level - 1 x Bronze Palm (Reduced Size): Indicating 1 x Citations at Army level Condition: GVF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Th??tres d?Op?rations Ext?rieurs (T.O.E.). With 4 x 'Citation' emblems (4 x 'Bronze Stars') on riband The silk riband fitted with; - 4 x Bronze Stars: Indicates 4 x Citations at Brigade or Regimental level The original stitched silk riband fitted with a mounting rod , or 'Boule', as traditionally worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Th??tres d?Op?rations Ext?rieurs (T.O.E.). With gilt star on silk riband Note: The silver star emblem denoting a 'Mention' at 'Division' level Only awarded for service outside of Europe in the French Colonies and overseas theatres of operations Condition: GVF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Theatres d\' Operations Exterieurs (T.O.E.) Important: The CDG TOE was never awarded for service in the World Wars, and was never awarded to Allied Forces. The decoration was exclusively reserved for award to French and French Colonial personnel for services in many (but not all) colonial wars in the inter-war period and post 1945, including the Rif Wars, Levant, Morocco, Indochina & Korean War Condition: VF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Theatres d\' Operations Exterieurs (T.O.E.) Important: The CDG TOE was never awarded for service in the World Wars, and was never awarded to Allied Forces. The decoration was exclusively reserved for award to French and French Colonial personnel for services in many (but not all) colonial wars in the inter-war period and post 1945, including the Rif Wars, Levant, Morocco, Indochina & Korean War Condition: VF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Theatres d\'Operations Exterieurs (T.O.E.)). A foreign local strike variant, with 1 x \'Silver Star\' citation emblem This foreign locally made variant, in dark bronze is almost certainly a cast struck issue made in 'theatre' Indochina (Vietnam) in the era 1945-1954 The original silk riband fitted with; - 1 x Silver Star = 1 x Citation at Corps level Important: The CDG TOE was never awarded for service in the World Wars, and was never awarded to Allied Forces. The decoration was exclusively reserved for award to French and French Colonial personnel for services in many (but not all) colonial wars in the inter-war period and post 1945, including the Rif Wars, Levant, Morocco, Indochina & Korean War The original silk riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: VF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Theatres d\'Operations Exterieurs (T.O.E.)). With 1 x \'Bronze Star\' citation emblem The original silk riband fitted with; - 1 x Bronze Star: Indicating 1 x Citation at Regiment / Brigade level Important: The CDG TOE was never awarded for service in the World Wars, and was never awarded to Allied Forces. The decoration was exclusively reserved for award to French and French Colonial personnel for services in many (but not all) colonial wars in the inter-war period and post 1945, including the Rif Wars, Levant, Morocco, Indochina & Korean War The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style Condition: GVF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Theatres d\'Operations Exterieurs (T.O.E.). With 1 x \'Bronze Palm\' citation emblem The original silk riband fitted with; - 1 x Bronze Palm: Indicating 1 x Citation at Army level Important: The CDG TOE was never awarded for service in the World Wars, and was never awarded to Allied Forces. The decoration was exclusively reserved for award to French and French Colonial personnel for services many (but not all) specified colonial wars in the inter-war period and post 1945, including the Rif Wars, Levant, Morocco, Indochina & Korean War. Condition: GVF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Theatres d\'Operations Exterieurs (T.O.E.). With 4 x \'Citation\' emblems (3 x \'Bronze Stars\' & 1 x \'Bronze Palm\') on riband The original silk riband suspended fitted with; - 3 x Bronze Stars: Indicating 3 x Citations at Regiment or Brigade level - 1 x Bronze Palm: Indicating 1 x Citation at Army level Condition: GVF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operation (Croix de Guerre des Theatres d\'Operations Exterieurs (T.O.E.). With multiple \'Citation\' emblems for 9 x Citations The original silk riband suspended fitted with; - 1 x Silver Star: Indicating 5 x Citations at Brigade or Regimental level - 2 x Bronze Star: Indicating 2 x Citations at Brigade or Regimental level - 2 x Bronze Palms: Indicating 2 x Citations at Army Level The original stitched silk riband fitted with a mounting rod , or \'Boule\', as traditionally worn in the French style A most impressive decoration to a soldier who had received no less then 9 x Citations during his colonial service Condition: VF

France: War Cross for Exterior Theatres of Operations (Croix de Guerre des Th??tres d?Op?rations Ext?rieurs (T.O.E.). With 'Bronze Star' citation emblem on silk riband, draped with a 'Fourragere' (in colour of Croix De Guerre T.O.E.) The original stitched riband suspended from a mounting rod, or 'Boule,' and fitted / draped with; - 1 x Bronze Star: 1 x Citation at Brigade or Regimental level - Fourragere CDG (TOE): Unit was Cited in Army Orders 2-3 times The Croix de Guerre T.O.E. was awarded for specified overseas wars and campaigns between after 11 November 1918, in Africa, Near East, Middle East and Far East between November 1918-1939, and was revived again for specifiied overseas services post post 1945, being widely awarded for Korea and in particualr the Indochina Wars Condition: EF

France: Wound Medal (Civilian) 1918 (M?daille des Civils Bless?s de Guerre 1918). Civilian 1st type Instituted in 1918, as an award to civilian war wounded, and awarded for those wounded in both World Wars Gilt and enamel Condition: GVF

France: Wound Medal (Medaille De Blesses Militaires avec etoile). With red enamel 'Wound Star' on riband Note: This is a 'Type 5' model (Ref 'Identification of French Orders and Medals' (D.M. Byrne, 1996)) All enamel intact A very good quality gilt and enamel award Condition: EF

France: Wound Medal (Medaille De Blesses Militaires avec etoile). With red enamel 'Wound Star' on riband Note: This is a 'Type 1' model (Ref 'Identification of French Orders and Medals' (D.M. Byrne, 1996)) All enamel intact A very good quality gilt and enamel award Scarce - and the hardest variant of the 'Wound Medal' to obtain - the more so with all the enamel intact Condition: EF

France: Wound Medal (Medaille De Blesses Militaires) Note: This is a 'Type 9' model (Ref 'Identification of French Orders and Medals' (D.M. Byrne, 1996)) A good quality gilt and enamel award Condition: GVF

France: Wound Medal (Medaille De Blesses Militaires) Note: This is a 'Type 8' model (Ref 'Identification of French Orders and Medals' (D.M. Byrne, 1996) All enamel intact A very good quality gilt and enamel award Obverse riband faded Condition: EF

France: Wound Medal (Medaille De Blesses Militaires) Note: This is a 'Type 7' model (Ref 'Identification of French Orders and Medals' (D.M. Byne, 1996)) All enamel intact A very good quality gilt and enamel award Obverse riband faded Condition: EF

France: Wound Medal (Medaille De Blesses Militaires) Note: This is a 'Type 7' model (Ref 'Identification of French Orders and Medals' (D.M. Byrne, 1996) All enamel intact A very good quality gilt and enamel award Condition: About EF

France: Wound Medal (Medaille De Blesses Militaires) Note: This is a 'Type 7' model (Ref 'Identification of French Orders and Medals' (D.M. Byrne, 1996) All enamel intact A very good quality gilt and enamel award Condition: EF

France: Wound Medal (Medaille De Blesses Militaires) Note: This is a 'Type 5' model (Ref 'Identification of French Orders and Medals' (D.M. Byrne, 1996) All enamel intact A good quality gilt and enamel award Condition: GVF

France: Wound Medal (Medaille De Blesses Militaires) Note: This is a 'Type 5' model (Ref 'Identification of French Orders and Medals' (D.M. Byrne, 1996)) All enamel intact A very good quality gilt and enamel award Some paper residue on reverse of riband Condition: EF

France: Wound Medal (Medaille De Blesses Militaires). 5th Type Note: This is a 'Type 5' model (Ref 'Identification of French Orders and Medals' (D.M. Byrne, 1996)) The medal fitted with a bright length of original silk riband Condition: Enamel chipped VF

France: Wound Medal (Medaille De Blesses Militaires). 9th Type Note: This is a 'Type 9' model (Ref 'Identification of French Orders and Medals' (D.M. Byrne, 1996)) Note: Prior to 2016 there was no 'official' wound medal - the authorised 'Wound' insignia was originally a riband only with a red enamelled star. Later the protocol was to wear the approved red enamelled star on the respective campaign medal riband. Later still, white metal bars (agrafes) with red enamelled star centres were authorised for wear. In practise, while serving personnel followed the official protocols, veterans who left the services, did as they pleased many opting to wear the unofficial medals, while others wore the 'Wound Stars' on the ribands of the respective campaign medals for the campaigns in which they had been wounded. In 2016 after many years of clamour for change, the French authorities approved the award of an official wound medal, the recently introduced medal using the the original 'Wound' ribbon of the Great War, and the common design of the hitherto unofficial '9th Type' wound medal that had been worn by veterans since 1918 The riband fitted with a two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the French style A very good quality gilt and enamel award Condition: GVF

France: Wound Medal (Medaille De Blesses Militaires). This with a red enamelled 'Wound Star' on riband The emblem on the riband denotes that the recipient had suffered an additional wound Note: This is a 'Type 7' model (Ref 'Identification of French Orders and Medals' (D.M. Byrne, 1996) All enamel intact A very good quality gilt and enamel award Condition: About EF

France: Wound Medal (Medaille De Blesses Militaires). With a red enamel star emblem on riband The miniature enamel star on the riband denotes that the recipient was wounded a second time Enamel intact Condition: EF

France: Wound Medal (Medaille De Blesses Militaires). With maker mark Important: With makers mark in reverse field, and uncommon found thus Note: This is a 'Type 7' model (Ref 'Identification of French Orders and Medals' (D.M. Byrne, 1996) All enamel intact A very good quality gilt and enamel award Condition: About EF

France: Wound Medal (Medaille De Blesses). Current variant issue Note: A current variant issue not recorded by Byrne (Ref 'Identification of French Orders and Medals' (Daniel M. Byrne, 1996)) Gilt & enamel medal. The large red enamel star on a 'voided' gilt wreath. The Red Star with protruding star points. Condition: About EF Price: GBP 25

France: Wound Medal (Medaille De Blesses). Type 2 issue. With 2 x \'Red Enamelled\' Wound Star emblems on riband Note: The 2 x enamel and gilt \'Wound Stars\' on the riband denote that the recipient had been wounded on two further occasions Reference \'Identification of French Orders and Medals\' (Daniel M. Byrne, 1996), this is a Type 2 medal Obverse: A closed gilt wreath comprising two laurel branches with regular abutting laurel leaves, with fretted centres, the branches tied at base with a bow. In the centre a five pointed red enamel star. Reverse: Gilt The original silk riband since thread stitched. A rarely seen issue on the market. The more so in such good condition Condition: About EF

France: Wound Medal (Medaille De Blesses). Type 4 issue (Ref 'Identification of French Orders and Medals' (Daniel M. Byrne, 1996)) Gilt & enamel medal Circular wreath, of laurel leaves on one side and oak leaves on other side. Voided centre with a red enamel star. Rare Condition: GVF

France: Wound Medal (Medaille De Blesses). Type 4 issue. With additional 'Second Wound' red enamelled emblem on riband (Ref 'Identification of French Orders and Medals' (Daniel M. Byrne, 1996)) Gilt & enamel medal Circular wreath, of laurel leaves on one side and oak leaves on other side. Voided centre with a red enamel star Sold together with; - Original medal card box of issue (with scuffs), or 'Boite' with Paris Makers logo 'Arthus Bertrand & Company' (46 Rue de Rennes, Paris) - Original 'Insignie des Blesses riband bar with red enamel star - Photocopy of award document for the Insignee des Blesses named & dated to Soldat Baptiste Batigne, 81st Regiment of Infantry dated 26 March 1917 The medal fitted with original silk riband and two-pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle' as worn in the French style A scarce issue and rare found in medal makers card box of issue Box with some scuffs and riband bar with some fraying, otherwise a choice item Condition: EF

France: Wound Medal (Medaille De Blesses). Type 9 (Ref 'Identification of French Orders and Medals' (Daniel M. Byrne, 1996)) Gilt & enamel medal. Circular with segrated edged wreath, of laurel leaves one side and oak leaves on other side. A solid disc with large large red enamel star with points protruding to edge. Condition: GVF Price: GBP 35

France: Wound Medal (Medaille Des Blesses). Type 1 Model. Gilt & enamel A red enamelled star surmounting an 'open' gilt wreath Scarce early Great War issue issue Condition: EF

France: Wound Medal (Medaille Des Blesses). Type 1 Model. Gilt & enamel A red enamelled star surmounting an 'open' gilt wreath Scarce early issue Condition: EF

France: Wound Medal (Medaille Des Blesses). Type 3 Model. Gilt & enamel. With enamelled 'Red Star' emblem on riband A red enamelled star within an enclosed wreath of laurel leaves (Type 3 model reference 'Identification of French Orders and Medals; (Daniel Byrne, OMSA 1996) The inclusion of the single red enamelled star on the riband denotes that the veteran had been wounded twice. Condition: EF

France: Wound Medal (Military) 1916 (Medaille De Blesses Militaires 1916). Military type Instituted in 1916, as an award to war wounded in the Great War and all wars since More then 2,500,000 French personnel were wounded during the Great War, of which more then half were wounded twice, and over 100,000 were wounded three of more times Gilt and enamel Condition: GVF

France: Wound Medal for Civilians (Medaille des Blesses Civils). 1st type. Gilt & enamel All enamel intact A fine gilt and enamel example of what is becoming an increasingly hard item of insignia to find in good condition. Condition: About EF

France: Wound Medal for Civilians (Medaille des Blesses Civils). 1st type. Gilt & enamel A fine gilt and enamel example of what is becoming an increasingly hard item of insignia to find in good condition All enamel intact Condition: About EF

France: Wound Medal for Civilians (Medaille Des Blesses Civils). With white gilt & enamelled 'Wound Star' on riband This award was introduced by decree of 1 July 1916, for award to civilians wounded in the Great War - and later for the civilian war wounded of the Second World War All enamel intact The riband fitted with a two pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as-worn in the French style Condition: About EF

France: Wound Star. Red Enamel Star (Insignie Des Bless Etoile Rouge) A five pointed gilt and enamel 'Wound Star' with prong fittings on reverse As worn on campaign medal ribands to denote personnel who had been wounded in action Condition: EF

France: Wound Star. Red Enamel Star (Insignie Des Blesses Etoile Rouge) A five pointed gilt and enamel 'Wound Star' with prong fittings on reverse As worn on campaign medal ribands to denote personnel who had been wounded in action Condition: EF

France: Wound Star. Red Enamel Star (Insignie Des Blesses Etoile Rouge) A five pointed gilt and enamel 'Wound Star' with prong fittings on reverse As worn on campaign medal ribands to denote personnel who had been wounded in action Condition: EF

France: Wound Star. Red Enamel Star (Insignie Des Blesses Etoile Rouge) A five pointed gilt and enamel 'Wound Star' with prong fittings on reverse As worn on campaign medal ribands to denote personnel who had been wounded in action Condition: EF

France: Wound Star. Red Enamel Star (Insignie Des Blesses Etoile Rouge) A five pointed gilt and enamel 'Wound Star' with prong fittings on reverse As worn on campaign medal ribands to denote personnel who had been wounded in action Condition: EF

France: Wound Star. Red Enamel Star (Insignie Des Blesses Etoile Rouge) A five pointed gilt and enamel 'Wound Star' with prong fittings on reverse As worn on campaign medal ribands to denote personnel who had been wounded in action Condition: EF

France: Wound Star. Red Enamel Star (Insignie Des Blesses Etoile Rouge) A five pointed gilt and enamel 'Wound Star' with prong fittings on reverse As worn on campaign medal ribands to denote personnel who had been wounded in action Condition: EF

France: Wound Star. Red Enamel Star (Insignie Des Blesses Etoile Rouge) A five pointed gilt and enamel 'Wound Star' with prong fittings on reverse As worn on campaign medal ribands to denote personnel who had been wounded in action Condition: EF

France: Wound Star. Red Enamel Star (Insignie Des Blesses Ettoile Rouge) A five pointed gilt and enamel 'Wound Star' with prong fittings on reverse As worn on campaign medal ribands to denote personnel who had been wounded in action Condition: EF

France: \'Boxer Rebellion\' China War Medal 1900-1901 (Medaille De Chine 1900-1901). With clasp (agrafe) \'1900 Chine 1901\' With Paris Mint makers marks comprising the 'Cornucopia' logo and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on the flat edge of the rim The medal fitted with a length of original silk watered 'moire' corded riband The 1901 China expedition commemorative medal (Médaille commémorative de l'expédition de Chine 1901) was a French military campaign medal established by the law of 15 April 1902 to recognize service in China in 1900 and 1901 during the Boxer Rebellion Basic award criteria between the French Army and French Navy varied with regards to dates of eligibility. For Army personnel the qualifying dates were service ion China between 30 June 1900 to 8 August 1901, while the Navy dates were 30 May 1900 to 31 December 1901 An attractive medal Condition: Toned VF

France: \'Boxer Rebellion\' China War Medal 1900-1901 (Medaille De Chine 1900-1901). With clasp (agrafe) \'1900 Chine 1901\' With Paris Mint makers marks comprising the 'Cornucopia' logo and word 'Argent' (silver) indented on the flat edge of the rim The medal fitted with a bright original silk 'moire' corded riband The 1901 China expedition commemorative medal (Médaille commémorative de l'expédition de Chine 1901) was a French military campaign medal established by the law of 15 April 1902 to recognize service in China in 1900 and 1901 during the Boxer Rebellion Basic award criteria between the French Army and French Navy varied with regards to dates of eligibility. For Army personnel the qualifying dates were service ion China between 30 June 1900 to 8 August 1901, while the Navy dates were 30 May 1900 to 31 December 1901 An attractive medal Condition: GVF

France: \'Vichy\' Government issue. Cross of War 1939-1940 (Croix De Guerre 1939-1940). The cross fitted with a 1939 \'Republic\' riband, but with \'Vichy\' reverse dates 1939-1940 Note: This an unmarked replica, with solid ring suspension The dates on the reverse of the decoration refer to the war that preceded the fall of France, and differ from the 'Republic' issues which had the isngle date '1939'. The Vichy CDG's continued to be issued through to 1944. Note: After the collapse of the 'Vichy Government' - and post 'Liberation' - it was forbidden for Vichy ribands to be worn in uniform, although medals with 'Vichy' dates continued to be worn suspended with offiical 'Republic' issue ribands Condition: GVF

France: \'Vichy\' Government issue. Cross of War 1939-1940 (Croix De Guerre 1939-1940). The cross with \'Vichy\' reverse dates 1939-1940 Note: This item is an unmarked replica The dates on the reverse of the decoration refer to the war that preceded the fall of France, and differ from the 'Republic' issues which had the isngle date '1939'. The Vichy CDG's continued to be issued through to 1944. Note: After the collapse of the 'Vichy Government' - and post 'Liberation' - it was forbidden for Vichy ribands to be worn in uniform, although medals with 'Vichy' dates continued to be worn suspended with offiical 'Republic' issue ribands This example mounted on the official Republic 1939 CDG riband Condition: GVF

France: \'Vichy\' Government issue. Cross of War 1939-1940 (Croix De Guerre 1939-1940). The cross with \'Vichy\' reverse dates 1939-1940 Note: This an unmarked replica, with solid ring suspension The dates on the reverse of the decoration refer to the war that preceded the fall of France, and differ from the 'Republic' issues which had the isngle date '1939'. The Vichy CDG's continued to be issued through to 1944. Note: After the collapse of the 'Vichy Government' - and post 'Liberation' - it was forbidden for Vichy ribands to be worn in uniform, although medals with 'Vichy' dates continued to be worn suspended with offiical 'Republic' issue ribands Condition: GVF

France:Cross of War (Croix De Guerre). With 5 x emblems including 2 x Bronze Palms, 2 x Bronze Statrs, and 1 x Gld (Gilt) Star on riband. Reverse of cross dated 1914-1918 The original stitched silk riband fitted with a 5 x emblems denoting; - Bronze Palms: 2 x Mentions in Despatches at Army Level - Bronze Stars: 2 x Mentions in Despatches at Brigade or Regimental level - Gold (Gilt) Star: 1 x Mention in Despatches at Corps level Condition: GVF

Franco-British Cross of Honour. Commander, neck badge (Croix d’Honneur Franco-Britannique, Commandeur classe) Sold together with full neck cravat riband The Association Amicale Franco-Britannique was created in 1933 to promote closer relations between France and Great Britain On its foundation The Association Amicale Franco-Britannique had the patronage and honorary presidency of Her Majesty Queen Mother Elizabeth of Great Britain, and Albert Lebrun then René Coty, Presidents of the French Republic. Registered with the Ministry of Veterans Affairs, the Franco-British National Association aimed to promote, maintain and strengthen the bonds of friendship between the two nations, bonds forged by the Cordial Agreement and on the battlefields of the World Wars 1914-1918, 1939-1945 Its mission was to ensure that the rights and freedoms of all are protected and respected by virtue of the proclamation of human rights, to maintain the memory of those who died for France and the United Kingdom, and to honor and reward those who, through their sacrifices and their dedication, have shown their attachment to the defence of the ideals of the association, as well as those who have worked for its development and ideals in France and abroad. The AFB medals of honour are awarded by sovereign decision of the Rewards Commission, in respect of: - for acts of war, to those who, during the two world wars, in hiding or in resistance, served the cause of the allies - in a civil capacity, to those who, since the liberation, have contributed to the Entente Cordiale or have helped to bring Franco-British together - to people who have rendered notable services to the Association In 1944, the AFB created a medal of honour viz a \'Cross\' in three grades; Knight (Chevalier), Officer (Officier) & Commander (Commandeur) to be awarded to members of Free French forces, members of the French Resistance and British SOE personnel in recognition of outstanding acts performed by personnel, military and civilian, involved in the campaign waged from Britain to resist Nazi aggression in enemy occupied France and through to Liberation & the allied victory in 1945 Note: Only the single \'Commander\' insignia is included in this sale - the \'Officier\' badge shown in the illustration is for comparative illustrative purposes only Condition: EF

Franco-British Cross of Honour. Officer, breast badge with & rosette on riband (Croix d’Honneur Franco-Britannique, Officier classe) The Association Amicale Franco-Britannique was created in 1933 to promote closer relations between France and Great Britain On its foundation The Association Amicale Franco-Britannique had the patronage and honorary presidency of Her Majesty Queen Mother Elizabeth of Great Britain, and Albert Lebrun then René Coty, Presidents of the French Republic. Registered with the Ministry of Veterans Affairs, the Franco-British National Association aimed to promote, maintain and strengthen the bonds of friendship between the two nations, bonds forged by the Cordial Agreement and on the battlefields of the World Wars 1914-1918, 1939-1945 Its mission was to ensure that the rights and freedoms of all are protected and respected by virtue of the proclamation of human rights, to maintain the memory of those who died for France and the United Kingdom, and to honor and reward those who, through their sacrifices and their dedication, have shown their attachment to the defence of the ideals of the association, as well as those who have worked for its development and ideals in France and abroad. The AFB medals of honour are awarded by sovereign decision of the Rewards Commission, in respect of: - for acts of war, to those who, during the two world wars, in hiding or in resistance, served the cause of the allies - in a civil capacity, to those who, since the liberation, have contributed to the Entente Cordiale or have helped to bring Franco-British together - to people who have rendered notable services to the Association In 1944, the AFB created a medal of honour viz a Cross in three grades; Knight (Chevalier), Officer (Officier) & Commander (Commandeur) to be awarded to members of Free French forces, members of the French Resistance and British SOE personnel in recognition of outstanding acts performed by personnel, military and civilian, involved in the campaign waged form Britain to resist Nazi aggression in enemy occupied France and through to Liberation & the allied victory in 1945 Condition: EF

Free Masonry: Masonic Mark Degree Jewel. Gilt An un-marked full-size breast jewel, of early 20th Century manufactured regalia. The jewel complete with reverse stick-pin The translucent 'Keystone' of glass The metal parts are not marked Length: 88mm Width: Across Keystone 25mm Weight: 13g Condition: GVF

French Indochina: Cambodia (Kingdom) 'Royal Order of Cambodia' (Ordre Royal du Cambodge; Preah Reacheanachak Kampuchea). A 'Commander' grade neck badge in silver, gilt and enamel Dimensions are approx 98mm x 66mm With makers mark cartouche on reverse 'Boullanger 5 Rue Daunou, Paris, Decorations', and contained in companion leatherette hinged case of issue, this latter with makers marks logo and address on inner upper lid 'Boullanger, 5 Rue Daunou, Ci-Devant, 24.R. de la Pad, Paris' As a French colonial order it was administered by the Grand Chancellery of the Legion of Honor, Paris, France, between 10 May 1896 to 25 August 1948 A magnificent item of insignia in brilliant crisp gilding and bright enamels Condition: EF

French Indochina: Military and Native Guard Merit Medal (M?daille du M?rite des Militaires et Gardes Civils Indig?nes, or M?daille Militaire du Government G?n?ral) Note: This award was only introduced and awarded in period 1890-91 to indigenous Annamese and Tonkinese troops of the French Colonial forces Medal is gilt with dimension of 30mm. The top suspension bears 2 x 'Poincons' or purity marks these being the 'Wolf Head', one or other of these may have been overstamped on a makers mark, but that may only be determined by use of a glass stronger than 10 x magnification Riband is original silk issue A rare and attractive French Colonail gallantry medal Condition: GVF

From 'Louth to London' a Police Sergeant's 'Three Monarch's' Royal Commemorative medal group of 3: Police Sergeant Alfred Hickling, Metropolitan Police - Jubilee Medal 1897. With 'Metropolitan Police' reverse (P.C. A. Hickling, K Divn) - Coronation Medal 1902. Bronze 'Metropolitan Police' reverse (P.S. A. Hickling. Y. Div.) - Coronation Medal 1911. With 'Metropolitan Police' reverse (P.S. A Hickling.) Alfred Hickling was a native of Louth, Lincolnshire, England, where he had been born circa 1869. In 1911, the National Census for England and Wales, records him as a Police Sergeant, Metropolitan Police, of 42 years of age residing with his wife Agnes Hickling, who was 38 years of age, together with their 13 year old son Reginald William Hickling, at their home at 61, Jackson Road, East Barnet, Hertfordshire. After retiring from the Metropolitan Police, Alfred and his family returned to Louth, Lincolnshire, where he lived at 118 High-Holme Road, Louth. He died on 16 September 1953, leaving his effects valued at just over GBP 5231 to his son Reginald Condition: GVF

General Gordon’s Star for the Siege of Khartoum 1884-85. 3rd Grade in pewter, as awarded to non-commissioned officers and other ranks of the Khartoum Garrison The original Star and Crescent suspension present sans the loose suspension, the suspension now stitched on the attached silk riband Obverse: Seven pointed star adorned with Stars and Crescents. The centre design being a \'Grenade\' (a bow to the insignia of Gordon\'s parent corps, Royal Engineers). With inscription in Arabic \'The Siege of Khartoum\' and below the Islamic \'Hegira\' year \'1301\' Reverse: Plain concave Metal: Pewter cast Dimension: 60mm (h) not including the Star and Crescent & 54mm (w) Weight: 40g This decoration was conceived, designed and ordered struck by General Charles Gordon, R.E., during the fateful siege of Khartoum 1884-85 The decorations were to be awarded in three grades or classes, referred to as gold (1st Class), silver (2nd Class) and pewter (3rd Class) issues. The \'gold\' (gilt) being awards for senior officers / officials, with the rank of Bimbashi and higher; the silver (frosted pewter) for junior officers / officials with the rank of Mulazim to Saghkologasi and the pewter being awards for non-commissioned officers and other ranks The grades / classes notwithstanding, in reality none of the decorations were made in precious metals, with higher grades being finished / gilded in gold and silver colour. All were reported to have been struck by the Khartoum jeweller Bishara Abdel Molak A particularly fine surviving example of this rare seen decoration Condition: About GVF

General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya (Jemedar Kal. Bahadur. Thapa. S\'pore. Police.) Mention-in-Despatches: ID: Recipient confirmed being Mentioned-in-Despatches for Burma, per award publication in the London Gazette issue of 5 April 1945 (1968 Havildar Kulbahadur Thapa, 1 G.R.), the preamble to the list of recipients states: Quote, The KING has been 'graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma and on the 'Eastern Frontier of India: Unquote. Important: Kulbahadur (sic) Thapa was one of the original 5 x Gurkha Officers appointed to the Gurkha Contingent (Singapore Police Force) on the raising of the force in 1949. He remained with the Gurkha Contingent through to 1964, by which time he held the appointment of Chief Inspector, and in which year he took his retirement At the time of the establishment of the Gurkha Contingent (GC) of the Singapore Police Force in 1949, all Gurkhas recruited were ex-servicemen of the British Indian Army, each of whom had served during the Second World War. Kulbahadur Gurung had been a regular soldier prior to the Second World War, serving with one of the regular battalions of the 1st Gurkha Rifles, with which regiment he earned an Indian General Service Medal 1936 with clasp. During the Second World War, he was transferred to 4th Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles (the Brigade of Gurkhas Regimental Journal 'The Kukri' (issue of) refers), and fought against the Imperial Japanese Army in Burma. For his campaign service during the Second World War and post-war operations, he was awarded; The 1939-1945 Star, The Burma Star, War Medal (with Mention in Despatches oakleaf emblem) & India Service Medal. Kulbahadur took his discharge from the British Indian Army sometime prior to the independence of India - and almost certainly at the time that 4/1 GR was disbanded on 30 November 1946. Kulbahadur subsequently joined the Gurkha Contingent of the Singapore Police Force in 1949, at which time he was one of the 5 x original Gurkha Officers, and given the appointment 'Jemadar' (Sub-Inspector). The former Indian Army VCO rank designations were no longer used by the time that Kalbahadur took his retirement form the Gurkha Contingent, in 1964. At the time of retirement, Kulbahadur was holding the appointment of 'Chief Inspector'. On retirement Kulbahadur returned to Nepal Ranks: During the first few years of the Gurkha Contingent, Gurkha junior commissioned officers used the former 'Indian Army' VCO ranks of Jemedar (for Sub-Inspector) & Subedar (for Inspector) Photographic Images: The Brigade of Gurkhas regimental journal 'The Kukri' issues No.4 August 1952 & No.10 Aprl 1958 each contain group photographs where Kulbahadur is shown with his medal ribands (1952) & medals (1958). In the earlier issue, the recipient is positively identified. We will supply soft copies of both group photographs to the successful buyer A scarce & desirable medal of considerable Singapore interest Condition: VF

General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, S. E. Asia 1945-46 (10561 Rfn. Banwa Singh Negi, 1 Bn., R. Garh. Rif.) Wounded-in-Action: Rifleman Banwa Singh Negi is confirmed in the Regimental Casualty Register of 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles, as being 'Wounded-in-Action' in Burma on 6 May 1944 (during Burma Campaign III) Note: A soft copy of the respective casualty register entry page will be forwarded for reference to the buyer The recipient was an Indian of Garhwali ethnicty & the Hindu faith holding the rank of Rifleman while serving with the 1st Battalion of the Royal Garwhal Rifles, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army 1/18 Royal Garhwal Rifles served in India, Burma and Netherlands East Indies 1939-1946. During its immediate post-war service the battalion was deployed in Java & Sumatra of the Netherlands East Indies (now Indonesia) 1945-1946, under higher formations 71 Indian Infantry Brigade of 26th (Tiger Head) Indian Division of the British Indian Army At the time of Indian Independence on 15 August 1947, 1st Battalion Royal Garhwal Rifles was one of three Garhwali battalions, be retained in the Indian Army. In 1950, the regiment was re-styled The Garhwal Rifles During the Second World War the 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles regiment incurred an estimated 2667 x casualties viz; British & Indian 'All-Ranks', Killed x 350, Died x 951 (many as FEPOW) & Wounded x 1366 Sold together with copied entry page form the regimental casualty register that will be sent to the buyer by email file attachment A scarce seen confirmed Second World War Indian Army casualty, to one of the very finest infantry regiments of the British Indian Army Condition: VF

General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, S. E. Asia 1945-46 (20802 Sep. Dewan Chand, 4 Bn., Dogra R.) Important: The only 'Infantry' units of the British Empire to serve in French Indochina (Vietnam) and fight against the Viet-Minh in the period 1945-46, were British & Indian Officers, together with Indian & Gurkha VCO's & 'Other Ranks' of the British Indian Army. All of the British Indian Army infantry units to serve in French Indochina had hitherto served in the Burma campaign fighting the Imperial Japanese Army The recipient was an Indian of Dogra Rajput ethnicity and of the Hindu who was holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the war raised 4th Battalion Dogra Regiment, an infantry unit of the British Indian Army 4th Battalion 17th Dogra Regiment was raised at Peshawar Cantonment, North West Frintier Province of British India, on, 1 October 1940. The battalion subsequently served in India, Burma & French Indochina (now Vietnam) 1940-46. During its immediate post-war service in French Indochina 1945-46, it served under higher formations 80th Indian Infantry Brigade of 20th (Tulwar) Indian Division of the British Indian Army At the time of Indian Independence on 15 August 1947, 4/Dogra, was one of four battalions of the Dogra Regiment to be retained in the Indian Army Condition: VF

General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, S. E. Asia 1945-46 (28081 Sep. Shiv Singh, 9 Bn., F.F.R.) Important: The only 'Infantry' units of the British Empire to serve in French Indochina (Vietnam) and fight against the Viet-Minh in the period 1945-46, were British & Indian Officers, together with Indian & Gurkha VCO's & 'Other Ranks' of the British Indian Army. All of the British Indian Army infantry units to serve in French Indochina had hitherto served in the Burma campaign fighting the Imperial Japanese Army The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith who was holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the war raised 9th Battalion Frontier Force Regiment, an infantry unit of the British Indian Army 9th Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment was raised at Jhansi, Central India, on, 1 April 1941. The battalion subsequently served in, India, Ceylon Colony, Burma & French Indochina (now Vietnam) 1941-46. During its immediate post-war service in French Indochina 1945-46, it served as one of 3 x Indian Army infantry battalions that were assigned as 'Divisional Troops' of 20th (Tulwar) Indian Division of the British Indian Army The complexity of the war and the ‘strangeness’ was staggering to many Burma campaign veterans. 9/12th Frontier Force Regiment 98 was earmarked to set up a large Japanese internment area in Cap St. Jacques (present day Vung Tau) to repatriate Japanese POWs. As the concentration of surrendered Japanese troops increased, the men of 9/12 FFR had naturally to come into closer contact with their late enemies, and had the opportunity to observe them closely. It is recorded that their discipline was first class, and they co-operated and carried out orders 100 percent. Never was there a cause for complaint, and the men grew to respect them and showed a tendency to fraternize.There differing sentiments in other battalions, as noted in the 9/14th Punjab Regiment’s battalion history, that while respecting the Japanese soldiers’ discipline, many still could not see them other than an enemy. As the battalion stated: ‘Many of the [surrendering Japanese soldiers, handing over their swords which were family heirlooms, were in tears but after what we had been seen of them (in Burma) the 'Jawans' hearts were closed to any pity for the Jap More than 54,000 Japanese soldiers had been disarmed and concentrated at Cap St Jacques; 40 soldiers from the 20th Indian Division had died and more than 100 had been wounded between October 1945 and late January 1946. It is estimated that more than 2000 Viet Minh were killed during the same period. Initially the 100th Indian Brigade was assigned to support the French, but this was stopped in response to political pressures in India and objections from Auchinleck and the Viceroy. The brigade left on two days, 8 and 9 February, 1946; over the course of January and February close to 12,000 troops from the 20th Indian Division withdrew from Frecn Indochina The 9/12 FFR115 and 2/8 Punjab remained in French Indochina, the latter to guard the mission in Saigon and the former to guard Cap St Jacques and continue the repatriation of Japanese POWs. Both battalions served until the end of March under the authority of Allied Commander’s Inter-Service Liaison Mission to French Indo-China, under the command of a British Brigadier, F.K.S. Maunsell. Only small miscellaneous sub-units remained, including one company from 2/8th Punjab, until May 1946 Condon notes an interesting aspect of the withdrawal of the 9/12th FFR in his book ‘on 29th of March the battalion embarked at Cap St Jacques. . . . Many Japanese senior officers and men lined the route to say goodbye to the Battalion, and it was a curious, if not pathetic, scene to find the very men who had fought against us so bitterly, now so manifestly sorry to bid the Battalion farewell,’ On 30 April 1946, 9/12 FFR was re-styled as the re-constituted 2/12 FFR (that had been lost in the Malay campaign 1941-42). At the time of Pakistan Independence on 14 August 1947, the 2nd Battalion /Frontier Force Regiment, was one of 6 x Frontier Force Regiment infantry battalions to be allocated to the Pakistan Army, at which time the Dogra and Sikh company's of the FFR battalions were transferred to the Indian Army Condition: GVF

General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, S. E. Asia 1945-46 (28734 L/Nk. Mohan Lal, 14 Bn., F.F. Rif.) Important: The only 'Infantry' units of the British Empire to serve in French Indochina (Vietnam) and fight against the Viet-Minh in the period 1945-46, were British & Indian Officers, together with Indian & Gurkha VCO's & 'Other Ranks' of the British Indian Army. All of the British Indian Army infantry units to serve in French Indochina had hitherto served in the Burma campaign fighting the Imperial Japanese Army The recipient was an Indian soldier of Dogra Rajput ethnicity & of the Hindu faith who was holding the rank of Lance-Naik (Lance-Corporal) while serving with the war raised 14th Battalion Frontier Force Rifles, an infantry unit of the British Indian Army 14th Battalion 13th Frontier Force Regiment was raised at Jhansi, Central India, on, 1 April 1941. The battalion subsequently served in, India, Ceylon Colony, Burma & French Indochina (now Vietnam) 1941-46. During its immediate post-war service in French Indochina 1945-46, it served as one of 3 x Indian Army infantry battalions under higher formations 100th Indian Infantry Brigade of 20th (Tulwar) Indian Division of the British Indian Army By 17 October, the last units and formations of the 20th Indian Division had arrived and were ready to move against the Viet Minh. It was decided to send the 100th Indian Infantry Brigade, commanded by Brigadier C.H.B. 'Roddy' Rodham, and supporting arms to the north and north-east of Saigon into the Thu Duc/Thu Dau Mot/Bien Hoa areas. Intelligence reports stated that the Viet Minh strength lay in these areas, and there was a clear need to break the Viet Minh ring of control surrounding Saigon. Brigadier Rodham informed the Japanese command in the region that the 100th Brigade was coming to occupy the area and assume responsibility for the maintenance of law and order over the course of 23-25 October. The Japanese were asked to continue disarming the Viet Minh, searching for weapons, and clearing areas around the main towns. The Japanese troops now fell under the command of Brigadier Rodham and his brigade. The various units of the 100th Indian Brigade—the 1/1st Gurkha Rifles, 4/10th Gurkha Rifles, 14/13th Frontier Force Rifles 84 and the 16th Light Cavalry 85—carried out a well-planned and executed operation to clear the areas to the north of Saigon. The Japanese carried out the static duties of defence, while the Brigade operated mobile columns to destroy any opposition and deal with any road blocks. The units of the 100th Brigade defaulted to their wartime experience, and created combined arms mobile units. An example of this, an operation known as GATEFORCE, was established by the 14/13th FFRifles, who were based to the northeast of Saigon at Bien Hoa. Major L.D. Gates took his company, plus a squadron of armoured cars from the 16th Cavalry, a section of mortars from the 14/13th FFRifles, a detachment of Royal Engineers and an attachment of Japanese troops, and pushed east towards Xuan Loc. They were ordered to create a patrol base in Xuan Loc on 29 October and patrol for three days, to try to destroy and capture 2,000 Viet Minh and members of the HQ staff that had been reported to have fled to the area. Gates was ordered to use maximum force to clear the area and track down and destroy the Viet Minh. One of the most controversial aspects of this operation was the instruction to destroy any village that resisted their efforts. Over the course of several days, GATEFORCE and Japanese forces engaged elements of the Viet Minh and succeeded in destroying various roadblocks and fortified positions. After two days of fighting, it was estimated that close to 200 Viet Minh had been killed in the Xuan Loc region; thus, in theory, breaking the back of the overt Viet Minh military presence. It was reported that GATEFORCE was also able to rescue some 20 French civilian hostages. While the Japanese in some areas were commended for bravery and support of British operations, tensions remained around their employment By the end of November, units of the 100th Indian Brigade had been used in mobile columns to engage pockets of the Viet Minh and had disarmed thousands of Japanese. The 14/13th FF Rifles had disarmed over a thousand Japanese on one day in November. At the same time, some Japanese frontline units were still being employed in battle, doing a professional job and being commended for it. As Peter Dunn noted, ‘these Japanese frontline infantry units, as opposed to the support troops, were giving a good account of themselves right up to the moment when they had to disarm. It was an extraordinary episode in the history of warfare A marked similarity between the campaigns in Burma and in French Indochina was evident in the Viet Minh attack on the patrol base at Bien Hoa. Overnight on 2/3 January 1946, a Viet Minh battalion attacked the main patrol base for the 14/13th FF Rifles at Bien Hoa, with attached troops from the Jats. The Viet Minh launched five well-coordinated, simultaneous attacks supported by heavy fire. The Indian troops were able to beat off the attacks, with heavy fire from machine guns and supporting mortars. The attack lasted for four hours and resulted in an estimated 100 Viet Minh killed, with no losses for the troops at Bien Hoa, including the Japanese, who were still defending. While the Viet Minh lost the battle, many noted their bravery afterwards Condition: GVF

General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, S. E. Asia 1945-46 (FG/56 Barber Dasandiram Dogra, 3-9 G.R.) Note: 3rd Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles was one of 4 x Gurkha Battalions of the British Indian Army- and the only battalions of the Indian Army to be selected - to serve in the second CHINDIT FORCE during Operation Thursday, Burma 1944 Victoria Cross Battalion: Of the 4 x Victoria Crosses awarded to the Chindits Second Expedition \'Operation Thursday\', no less then 3 x were awarded to members of the Gurkha Rifles battalions (two of which were posthumous). The latter included the award made to Major Frank Frank Gerald Blaker VC MC, Highland Light Infantry attached to 3rd Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles The recipient, Danadi Ram Dogra, was an Indian of the Hindu faith serving as an attested Non-Combatant \'Follower\' performing the trade of \'Barber\' while serving with the war raised 3rd battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles of the British Indian Army 3/9 Gurkha Rifles was re-raised on 1 October 1920, at the regimental centre of 9th Gurkha Rifles located, at Dehra Dun Cantonment, India. The battalion subsequently served in India, Burma, Malaya & Netherlands East Indfes 194046. During its service in NEI the battalion was deployed in Java & Sumatra of the Netherlands East Indies (now Indonesia) 1945-1946, under higher formations 123rd Indian Infantry Brigade of 5th (Ball of Fire) Indian Division of the British Indian Army At the time of Indian Independence on 15 August 1947, 3/9 GR, were one of the three battalions of 9 GR to be retained in the Indian Army. In 1950 9th Gurkha Rifles was re-styled as 9th Gorkha Rifles A scarce seen followers medal to a \'Barber\' in 3rd Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles Condition: VF

General Service 1918-62. EIIR issue with clasp \'Malaya\' (23211124 Pte. B. Freeman. S.W.B.) The recipient was a soldier holding the rank of Private while serving with 1st Battalion South Wales Borderers 1st Battalion South Wales Borderers, deployed to Malaya in December 1955, where it replaced the 1st Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment to serve with 26th Gurkha Infantry Brigade, and remained in theatre through to 1958, during which time the battalion served in both Malaya and Singapore. In February, 1958, 1/SWB embarked at Singapore Colony for return to the United Kingdom Condition: Toned EF

General Service 1918-62. GV first issue with clasp \'S. Persia\' (11137 Sowar Lakh Shah. Burma M. Rif.) Medal and clasp verification: The recipient\'s entitlement to the medal & both clasps is confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of the War Raised\' Burma Mounted Rifles (ref WO 100/G48/458) wherein it is shown under remarks that \'Decorations should be sent to the Adjutant, Mily. Police. Bn, Rangoon - the roll also shows that prior to the recipients attachment to the Burma Mounted Rifles, Sowar Lakh Shah held the regimental number 5573 in the Rangoon Military Police Battalion The Burma Mounted Rifles were a composite force of volunteers raised at, Maymyo, Burma, on 16 May 1916, from amongst the \'mounted\' sections of the Indian Ranks (Punjabi Mussalmans & Sikhs) of the various Burma Military Police battalions. When originally raised, the unit was styled Burma Military Police Mounted Infantry and was temporarily lent by the Government of Burma for overseas service with the British Indian Army 1916-1920, during which time this class company regiment (comprising 2 x Sikh squadrons & 1 x Punjabi Mussalaman squadron) was later re-styled the Burma Mounted Rifles on 26 May 1918, serving in South Persia (19 x I.D.S.M.\'s for South Persia & Bushire) and on the North West Frontier of India (1 x I.D.S.M. awarded to 79 Lance Daffadar Nika Singh) By the time of the Quarterly Indian Army List, April 1920, the unit was restyled as Burma Military Police Mounted Infantry. The regiment does not appear again in the Indian Army List after 1920, the unit having been disbanded and the men returned to their parent battalions of the Burma Military Police A desirable and uncommon medal issue to a most colourful, and hard fighting mounted infantry unit of the British Indian Army Condition: Dark toned VF

General Service 1918-62. GV first issue with clasp \'S. Persia\' (1586 Sepoy Marimuthu. 81-Pioneers.) Important: Medal and clasp verified as issued per the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/42/452) of 10th (Training) Battalion 1st Madras Pioneers (late 81st Pioneers), reference WO 100/42/452, that was compiled and signed at Bangalore, India, on 13 October 1923, wherein the recipient is shown as having been \'demobilized\' by the time the medal roll was compiled Note: 81st Pioneers were issued a total of 1116 x named GSM 1918 medals, and a total of 117 x clasps, to all ranks British and Indian including attested followers, comprised as under; - 10 x medals with single clasp \'Iraq\' - 32 x medals with single clasp \'N.W. Persia\' - 1073 x medals with single clasp \'S. Persia\' - 1 x medal with 2 x clasps \'Kurdistan\' & \'Iraq\' While above are the numbers of named medals and clasps issued to the regiment, far from all were ever actually distributed to the intended recipients, as receipts & notes attached to the referenced medal roll show that in 1930, a total of no less than 281 x named GSM\'s to the 81st Pioneers - or 25.2% of all named GSM\'s to the regiment - were returned by the Records Office Corps Headquarters Madras Pioneers, to the British War Office, for subsequent scrapping and credit to the British Treasury! The recipient was a South Indian soldier of Tamil ethnicity who held the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 81st Pioneers, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army The 81st Pioneers, a descendent unit of the former Madras Presidency Army had a long & distinguished campaign history, it\'s pre-19114 \'Battle Honours\' including; Mysore Seringaptam Nagpore Afghanistan 1879-80 Burma 1885-87 Punjab Frontier Tirah In 1922. the 81st Pioneers were restyled as 10th (Training) Battalion 1st Madras Pioneers Condition: Toned about GVF

General Service 1918-62. GV first issue with clasp \'S. Persia\' (30502 L. Naik Chanan Singh. S. & T. Corps.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of \'Lance-Naik\' (Lance-Corporal) while serving with the 51st Mule Corps, Supply and Transport Corps of the British Indian Army, in the \'Bushire Field Force\' Medal and clasp verification: Medal and clasp is confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of the 51st Mule Corps (Bushire Field Force), reference WO 100/G16/426, that was compiled and signed at Sialkot Cantonment, Punjab, India (now located in Pakistan) on, 5 December 1923. By the time the medal roll was compiled the recipient is recorded on the medal roll as no longer effective with remark showing that he had been \'Demobilized\' Condition: VF

General Service 1918-62. GV first issue with clasp \'S. Persia\' (407 Gnr. Chanan Singh. R.A.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of \'Gunner\', while serving with the war raised 36h (Reserve) Mountain Battery of the British Indian Army In 1922, the 36Th (Reserve) Mountain Battery was restyled, 116th (Zhob) Pack Battery Medal and clasp verification: Medal and clasp is confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of the 116th (Zhob) Pack Battery, reference WO 100/G34/444, that was compiled and signed at Quetta Cantonment, Baluchistan, India (now located in Pakistan) on, 23 May 1924. At the time the medal roll was compiled the recipient has a remark opposite his name indicating that he was no longer effective as he had been \'Transferred\' Condition: VF

General Service 1918-62. GV first issue with clasp \'S. Persia\' (53305 M. Dvr. Mul Raj. S. & T. Corps.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith holding the rank of \'Motor Driver\', while serving an Indian Mechanical Transport Company of the Supply and Transport Corps of the British Indian Army The Indian Army was still mostly non-mechanized in 1918, and hence all GSM\'s named with the specific rank of \'Motor Driver\' are scarce Medal and clasp verification: Medal and clasp is confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of the Indian Mechanical Transport Company, reference WO 100/G17/427, that was compiled and signed at Sitapur Cantonment, Punjab, India (now located in Pakistan) on, 17 July 1925 The Indian Army was still mostly non-mechanized in 1918, and prior to that date no campaign medals were issued named to the rank of Motor Driver. GV issue GSM\'s were the first instance of campaign medals named with the specific rank of \'Motor Driver\' - and are all scarce seen- in particular the medals for service to Motor Drivers serving with the South Persian Field Force With slight \'Bazaar Wallah\' silver-test mark on rim of medal, which does not affect the naming Condition: VF

General Service 1918-62. GV first issue with clasp \'S. Persia\' (63 Gnr. Sawan Singh. R.A.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of \'Gunner\', while serving with the war raised 36h (Reserve) Mountain Battery of the British Indian Army In 1922, the 36th (Reserve) Mountain Battery was restyled, 116th (Zhob) Pack Battery Medal and clasp verification: Medal and clasp is confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of the 116th (Zhob) Pack Battery, reference WO 100/G34/444, that was compiled and signed at Quetta Cantonment, Baluchistan, India (now located in Pakistan) on, 23 May 1924. At the time the medal roll was compiled the recipient has a remark opposite his name indicating that he was no longer effective as he had taken his discharge from the British Indian Army Condition: About GVF

General Service 1918-62. GV first issue with clasp \'S. Persia\'(3081 L.Dfdr Ram Singh 15 Lancers) The recipient was an Indian soldier of Jat ethnicity and the Hindu faith holding the rank of \'Lance-Daffadar (Corporal), while serving with the 15th Lancers (Cureton\'s Multanis) a cavalry regiment of the British Indian Army Medal and clasp verification: Medal and clasp is confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of the 20th Lancers reference WO 100/G37/447, that was compiled and signed at Loralai Cantonment, Baluchistan, India (now located in Pakistan) on, 14 April 1924. At the time the medal roll was compiled the recipient is shown as having served in S. Persia theatre with 15th Lancers, and has a remark opposite his name indicating that he had been \'Pensioned\', and hence no longer serving In 1914, the Indian \'All-Ranks\' of 15th Lancers (Cureton\'s Multanis) was comprised, by class, entirely of Punjabi-Mussalmans. The regiment formed the Divisional Cavalry of 3rd Lahore Division, and served with the Indian Corps in France & Flanders 1914-15. In 1915, late in 1915, the regiment was deployed to Mesopotamia. Shortly after landing in Basra, an estimated Indian \'All-Ranks\' refused to fight against co-religionist Mussalman\'s of the Ottoman Turkish enemy anywhere in the \'Holy Lands\' of Islam, but pledged that they they would serve loyally in another theatre of operations. Subsequently the regiment was transferred to Persia, where they served with the East Persia Cordon, and later the South Persia Field Force. As a result of the act of mutiny, in 1916, the regiment\'s class composition was changed to include two squadrons of \'Jat Hindu\'s\' In 1922 the 15th Lancers amalgamated with the 14th Lancers to form the 20th Lancers Condition: VF

General Service 1918-62. GV first issue with clasp \'S. Persia\'. The riband with \'Oakleaves\' emblem for Mention-in-Despatches (462 W.O. Hanamant Dattatraya Bedekar. I.M.D.) Mentioned-in-Despatches: The award of the Mention-in-Despatches to 3rd Class Sub-Assistant Surgeon Hanamant Dattatraya Bedekar, Indian Medical Department is verified per the list of MID\'s that was published in the Supplement to the London Gazette issue of, 3 February 1919. The preamble to the award is quoted below: Quote, The names of the undermentioned have been brought to the notice of the Secretary of State for War for valuable services rendered with the Bushire Force in Persia during the period from 1st April, 1918, to 31st March, 1919. Dated 3rd June, 1919: — Unquote. General Service Medal and clasp verification: Warrant Officer (Jemadar Sub-Assistant Surgeon) Hanamant Dattatraya Bedekar\'s entitlement to the medal and clasp is confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of the Indian Medical Department, reference WO 100/G13/423, compiled and signed at Belgaum Cantonment, India, on 17 June 1925. The roll is annotated to show that the recipient served in South Persia between 12 November 1918 to 2 May 1919, during which time he was serving with the 169th Indian Field Ambulance - South Persia Force. The medal roll confirms that the medal was issued to the recipient care of the Officer Commanding the Indian Station Hospital, Belgaum Cantonment, on, 2 February 1926 The recipient was an Indian serviceman of Marathi ethnicity and the Hindu faith, who held the appointment of Warrant Officer (ranked as Sub-Assistant Surgeon III Class) while serving with the Indian Medical Department (later Indian Subordinate Medical Department) of the British Indian Army Sold together with photocopied medal roll extract and corresponding Medal Index Card Condition: GVF

General Service 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya (201107 Pte. Michael Stakie, Fed. Regt.) The recipient, appears to have been of Eurasian descent and was holdign the rank of Private while serving with the Federation Regiment, a very short lived multi-ethnic infantry regiment (1954-1960) of the 'Federation of Malaya' Army Medals to the Federation Regiment are scarce The medal is mounted in the swing-style. The mounting bar retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Some edge bruising otherwise VF

General Service 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (12651 Boy. Nordin B. Abd. Kadir, Malay.) The recipient, was a locally enlisted ethnic Malay 'Boy' soldier, holding the rank of 'Boy' while serving with the Malay Regiment Medals for the Malaya 'Emergency' named to 'Boy' soldiers are rare Condition: Edge bruised otherwise VF

General Service 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (7269 P.C. Shangara Singh, Army Depot Pol.) The recipient, an ethnic Indian Sikh, was holding the rank of Police Constable while serving with the Army Depot Police Medals to the A.D.P. for the Malaya campaign are scarce Condition: VF

General Service 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (H.G. Tan. King. Malaya H.G.) The recipient, an ethnic Chinese, held the rank of Home Guard while serving in the Malaya Home Guard Condition: GVF

General Service 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Iraq' (Subdr. Partap Singh) Note: The first 3 letters of rank have been officially corrected Cross reference between the on-line Medal Index Cards and Medal Rolls for the GSM 1918 indicate that there was only one Viceroy's Commissioned Officer of this rank and name who earned the GSM with clasp 'Iraq' - and that V.C.O. served with 45th Rattray's Sikhs Important: The medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 3rd Battalion (Rattray's Sikhs) 11th Sikh Regiment, a regiment of the Indian Army (ref WO 100/G40/450). The recipient is notated under the remarks column of the medal roll as having been 'Pensioned' by the time that the medal roll was compiled at Cannanore, India, on 1 November 1923 Condition: Toned GVF

General Service 1918. GV First issue with clasp 'Kurdistan' (532 Dmr. Arjan Singh, 1-11-Sikh R.) Important: Medal and clasp entitlement confirmed in the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion 11th Sikh Regiment (ref WO 100/G41/451) that was compiled and signed at Mhow, Central Provinces, India on 20 March 1925. At the time of the medal roll being signed, Drummer Arjan Singh was still a serving member of 1/11 Sikh Regiment GSM's named to 'Drummers' are uncommon on the market Condition: Contact wear otherwise about VF

General Service 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'S. Persia' (184 Naick Jhanda. 71-Punjabis.) Note: Recipient was a non commissioned officer holding rank of Naik (Corporal) while serving with the 71st Punjab Infantry of the Indian Army Important: The medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 71st Punjabis, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army (ref WO 100/G23/433). The medal roll having been compiled and signed at Ferozepore, Punjab, India, on 25 March 1924 Condition: About VF

General Service 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'S. E. Asia 1945-46' (10041 Rfn. Kulbahadur Thapa, 1-8 G.R.) The recipient, a Gurkha, was holding the rank of Rifleman while serving with the 1st Battalion 8th Gurkha Rifles, of the Indian Army 1/8 Gurkha Rifles served in the following theatres during the Second World War; India, Burma During the period of the qualification criteria for the clasp 'S. E. Asia 1945-46'', the recipient was serving in Netherlands East Indies (Indonesia) Condition: VF

General Service 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'S. E. Asia 1945-46' (41471 Rfn. Khambha Sing Gurung, 3-3 G.R) The recipient, a Gurkha, was holding the rank of Rifleman while serving with the 3rd Battalion 3rd Gurkha Rifles, of the Indian Army 3/3 Gurkha Rifles was a 'War Raised' battalion which during the Second World War served in; India, Burma During the period of the qualification criteria for the clasp 'S. E. Asia 1945-46'', the recipient was serving in Netherlands East Indies (Indonesia) Condition: About VF

General Service 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'S. E. Asia 1945-46' (46214 Rfn. Tejbahadur Gharti, 3/4 G.R.) The recipient, a Gurkha, was holding the rank of Rifleman while serving with the 3rd Battalion 4th Gurkha Rifles, of the Indian Army A 'War Raised' battalion, 3/4 Gurkha Rifles served in the following theatres during the Second World War; India, Burma During the period of the qualification criteria for the clasp 'S. E. Asia 1945-46'', the recipient was serving in Netherlands East Indies (Indonesia) Condition: VF

General Service 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'S. E. Asia 1945-46' (85024 Nk. Manbir Thapa, 4/8 G.R) A fine gallantry medalists campaign medal, to a Naik (Corporal) serving with 4th Battalion 8th Gurkha Rifles of the Indian Army M.M. London Gazette 31 August 1944.Recommendation reads; Quote, ?On 15 May 44, in the operations against the enemy north of IMPHAL, an attack was launched on the feature pt 3813, during which the Company Commander was severely wounded in the face, and fell unconscious to the ground. Owing to very heavy and accurate mortar fire, the Company was forced to withdraw to just below the ridge of the feature. L/Nk MANBIR THAPA, however, ignoring this mortar fire went forward to bring in his Company Commander. He immediately came under intense LMG fire from both flanks, but he continued to advance, firing his tommy gun from the hip, endeavouring to silence the enemy LMGs. He succeeded in reaching his Company Commander, disentangled him from some wire, and lifting him onto his back, he crawled down the hill on his stomach and brought in his wounded officer to a place of comparative safety, from where he was eventually evacuated. L/Nk MANBIR THAPA then crawled forward and recovered his tommy gun which he had been forced to leave behind. The extreme loyalty, devotion to duty and cool courage of this L/Nk under extremely heavy fire are worthy of the highest praise. His Company Commander subsequently died of his wounds.? Unquote. The mortally wounded British Officer who Manbir gallantly carried from the battlefield was Lieutenant Stafford Reginald Perkin, the son of Stafford Henry and Mary Elizabeth Perkin, of Newquay, Cornwall. Lieutenant Perkin, was only 24 years of age, when he died on 15 May 1944. The body of Lieutenant Perkin was subsequently interred at Imphal War Cemetery. 
 
 During the period of the qualification criteria for the clasp 'S. E. Asia 1945-46'?, the recipient was serving in Netherlands East Indies (Indonesia) Condition: VF

General Service 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'S. E. Asia 1945-46' (85024 Nk. Manbir Thapa, 4/8 G.R) Important: Manbir Thapa is confirmed as having won a Military Medal during the Burma Campaign, as published in the London Gazette of 31 August 1944, and which recommendation is as follows; Quote, On 15 May 44, in the operations against the enemy north of IMPHAL, an attack was launched on the feature pt 3813, during which the Company Commander was severely wounded in the face, and fell unconcious to the ground. Owing to very heavy and accurate mortar fire, the Company was forced to withdraw to just below the ridge of the feature. L/Nk MANBIR THAPA, however, ignoring this mortar fire went forward to bring in his Company Commander. He immediately came under intense LMG fire from both flanks, but he continued to advance, firing his tommy gun from the hip, endeavouring to silence the enemy LMGs. He succeeded in reaching his Company Commander, disentangled him from some wire, and lifting him onto his back, he crawled down the hill on his stomach and brought in his wounded officer to a place of comparative safety, from where he was eventually evacuated. L/Nk MANBIR THAPA then crawled forward and recovered his tommy gun which he had bene forced to leave behind. The extreme loyalty, devotion to duty and cool courage of this L/Nk under extremely heavy fire are worthy of the highest praise. His Company Commander subsequently died of his wounds Unquote. Note: The mortally wounded British Officer who Manbir gallantly carried from the battlefield was Lieutenant Stafford Reginald Perkin, the son of Stafford Henry and Mary Elizabeth Perkin, of Newquay, Cornwall, England. Lieutenant Perkin, was only 24 years of age, when he died on 15 May 1944. The body of Lieutenant Perkin was subsequently interred at Imphal War Cemetery The recipient, a Gurkha, was holding the rank of Naik (Corporal) while serving with the 4th Battalion 8th Gurkha Rifles, of the Indian Army A 'War Raised' battalion, 4/8 Gurkha Rifles served in the following theatres during the Second World War; India, Burma, Siam During the period of the qualification criteria for the clasp 'S. E. Asia 1945-46'', the recipient was serving in Netherlands East Indies (Indonesia) Condition: VF

General Service 1962-2007. With clasp \'Malay Peninsula\' (7510 PC. Hashim Bin Nordin. A.D.P.) Note: The recipient was a Malay of the Muslim faith who served as a Police Constable with the Army Depot Police of the British Army The (A.D.P.) Army Depot Police Detachment in the Malay Peninsula was centred at the Terendak Camp, which was a military camp of the Malaysian Armed Forces. Personnel of the Army Depot Police were generally deployed at specified bases stores / depots and high security installations of the British and Malaysian Armed Forces on the Malay Peninsula and Singapore Condition: GVF

General Service 1962-2007. With clasp \'Malay Peninsula\' (7510 PC. Hashim Bin Nordin. A.D.P.) Note: The recipient was a Malay of the Muslim faith who served as a Police Constable with the Army Depot Police of the British Army The (A.D.P.) Army Depot Police Detachment in the Malay Peninsula was centred at the Terendak Camp, which was a military camp of the Malaysian Armed Forces. Personnel of the Army Depot Police were generally deployed at specified bases stores / depots and high security installations of the British and Malaysian Armed Forces on the Malay Peninsula and Singapore Condition: GVF

General Service 1962. With clasp 'Mine Clearance - Gulf of Suez' A Royal Mint marked ?specimen? Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (7th Edition, 2006) only an estimated 200 x clasps issued to members of the Royal Navy Provenance: A collectors card label with the medal records the medal being purcahsed frrm Gatjade Ltd (Liverpool Medals) on 14 October 1995, for GBP 172 Condition: Suspension shoulder pins a/f = loose supension o/w GVF

General Service 1962. With clasp 'South Arabia' (23984124 Pte. D. Young, Para.) Recipient was serving with the Parachute Regiment at time of qualifying for his medal and clasp Condition: EF

General Service 1962. With clasp, Northern Ireland (24527927 LCpl S A Smith, AAC) Recipient was a Lance-Corporal serving with the Army Air Corps A scarce found regiment on the medal market Condition: EF

General Service Corps, G.S.C.: 'Kings Crown' Gilding-Metal cap badge From era of the World Wars The reverse of the badge retaining the 2 x original fitted copper lugs Condition: GVF

General Service Corps, G.S.C.: \'Kings Crown\' Gilding-Metal cap badge From era of the World Wars The reverse of the badge retaining the original fitted slider Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1902. Silver issue EDVII with clasp \'Somaliland 1902-04\' (1166 Pte Tom. 2nd K.A. Rif) Note: Private Tom is confirmed as being entitled to both the medal and clasp per the respective medal roll (Reference WO 100/105) that was signed by the Officer Commanding 2nd Battalion Kings African Rifles at Zomba, Nyasaland, on 10 January 1905 A soft copy of the referenced medal roll entrey page will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment The medal in unusually good condition for a medal awarded to an Askari in this period Condition: Toned GVF

General Service Medal 1918, EIIR issue & clasp 'Malaya' (23185167 Fus R. Mather. R.S.F.) Recipient served with the 1st Battalion Royal Scos Fusiliers Condition: Single edge bruise otherwise GVF

General Service Medal 1918, GV first issue with clasp \'Iraq\' (45844 Pte. H. A. Rowe. D.C.L.I.) Medal and clasp verification: The recipient\'s entitlement to the medal & both clasps is confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of the 2nd Battalion Duke of Cornwall\'s Light Infantry (ref WO 100/G4/414) that was compiled and signed at Exeter, Devon, England, on, 5 April 1923, at which time he was still serving with his battalion Howard Albert Rowe, enlisted in the British Army sometime prior to 1920, and only served with the Duke of Cornwall\'s Light Infantry. However he did not see overseas active service during the Great War, that would have qualified him for Great War campaign medals. His solitary awarded medal, as testified by his single extant Medal Index Card shows that his original regimental number was 45844, and from 1920 was re-numbered with a unique Army Number \'5429872\' which is in the block awarded to the DCLI in 1920. His extant Medal Index Card held and accessible at The National Archives shows his domestic forwarding address as: 78 Maidstone Road Perry Bar Birmingham General Service Medal 1918, GV first issue with clasp \'Iraq\' (45844 Pte. H. A. Rowe. D.C.L.I.) Medal and clasp verification: The recipient\'s entitlement to the medal & both clasps is confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of the 2nd Battalion Duke of Cornwall\'s Light Infantry (ref WO 100/G4/414) that was compiled and signed at Exeter, Devon, England, on, 5 April 1923, at which time he was still serving with his battalion Howard Albert Rowe, enlisted in the British Army sometime prior to 1920, and only served with the Duke of Cornwall\'s Light Infantry. However he did not see overseas active service during the Great War, that would have qualified him for Great War campaign medals. His solitary awarded medal, as testified by his single extant Medal Index Card shows that his original regimental number was 45844, and from 1920 was re-numbered with a unique Army Number \'5429872\' which is in the block awarded to the DCLI in 1920. His extant Medal Index Card held and accessible at The National Archives shows his domestic forwarding address as: 78 Maidstone Road Perry Bar Birmingham Naming: The combination of lacquer and tobacco generated patina on the medal has made photo imaging hard on this particular medal. The naming is, as examined, exactly as issued in the original impressed style Condition: Sometime lacquered VF

General Service Medal 1918-162. GVI second issue with 2 x clasps \'Malaya\' & \'Arabian Peninsula\' (22221048 Cpl. F. Collins. Suffolk. R.) Top clasp attached by the customary rod, as issued by the Royal Mint for attachment of further campaign clasps The recipient was a Non Commissioned Officer holding the rank of Corporal, while serving with the 1st Battalion Suffolk Regiment A scarce 2 x clasp GSM to a soldier who earned his GSM while serving with the 1st Battalion Suffolk Regiment In 1959, the Suffolk Regiment Regiment was amalgamated with the Royal Norfolk Regiment to form the 1st East Anglian Regiment (Royal Norfolk and Suffolk) Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918-1962. EII issue with clasp \'Canal Zone\' (S/22223402 Cpl L W Deakin RASC) Note: The officially impressed naming on the medal, indicates that this was an early issue of this retrospective campaign clasp The recipient was a non-commissioned officer holding the rank of Corporal while serving with the \'Supply Branch\' of the Royal Army Service Corps, of the British Army The \'Canal Zone\' clasp was formally instituted on 23 October 2003, with basic qualifying criteria being 30 days continuous service in theatre (the \'Canal Zone\' of Egyypt), as specified, between the dates of 16 October 1951 to 19 October 1954. During the qualifying dates it is recorded that British Forces suffered 54 x \'Killed\' & 124 x \'Wounded\' Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1918-1962. EIIR issue 'Brit Omn' obverse legend with clasp 'Malaya' (22795525 Rfn. A. McArthur. Cameronians.) The recipient was a soldier holding rank of Rifleman while serving in Malaya with 1st Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Note: 1/Cameronians served in Malaya 1950-1953, with higher formation 26th Gurkha Infantry Brigade 26th Gurkha Brigade was established at Hong Kong, in July 1948. Deployed to Theatre 'Malaya' April 1950, comprising 1 Cameronians, 2/6 GR, 2/10 GR, serving in South Malaya District (Seremban). As of April 1953, 26th Gurkha Brigade comprised, 1/Cameronians, 2/6 GR, 1 Malay Regt 7 1 Fijian Regt Note: A scarce to regiment EIIR obverse GSM & clasp as majority of Malay's awarded to the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), are GVI issue medals Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1918-1962. EIIR issue 'Dei Gratia' obverse legend with clasp 'Malaya' (23159582 Fus. J. Orr. R.S.F.) The recipient was a soldier holding rank of Fusilier while serving in Malaya with 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers Note: 1/R.S.F. served in Malaya, circa 1954-1957. Arrived in theatre (Penang) April 1954, and left theatre (Penang) on 17 April 1957. Served with higher formation 28 Commonwealth Infantry Brigade (1954-1956) The 28th Commonwealth Infantry Brigade Group was formed in Malaya on 16 September 1955 with a combination of forces from Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Its main elements were three infantry battalions from Australia, the United Kingdom and New Zealand and a British field artillery regiment with an Australian battery. The Brigade's operational role was as the 'Immediate Reaction Force' for the South East Asia Treaty Organisation The brigade was initially dispersed to sites throughout Northern Malaya, including, Penang, Ipoh & Taiping. This provided logistical challenges, and after Malaysia Independence in 1957, Bukit Terendak close to Malacca was chosen as the new home for the Brigade. Terendak would house the entire brigade with its infantry battalions and support units, military hospital, airstrip, married quarters areas and shopping precinct. Terendak was of substantial size and covered several square miles with its southwestern border being the Straits of Malacca Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918-1962. EIIR issue with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (Gundi A.H.N. Beihani, F. G.) The recipient was a locally enlisted Arab soldier holding the rank of Gundi (Private) while serving with the Federal Guard of the South Arabian Federation (formerly known as Aden Protectorate) The Federal Guard was a 'Gendarmerie' for patrolling and keeping the peace across the the hinterlands of the South Arabian Federation that surrounded the land around Aden Colony Scarce seen unit Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918-1962. EIIR issue with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' named to (2055 Boy Id Shahdad. T.O.S.) Recipient was a locally enlisted ethnic Arab 'Boy' soldier holding the rank of 'Boy' while serving with the Trucial Oman Scouts Any post 1945 issues of British campaign medal seen named to 'Boy' soldiers are rare seen to that rank Important: In 1956, the Trucial Oman Scouts, a strictly military force, had its Head Quarters in the Trucial State of Sharjah. Prior to the unit's name change in 1956, the predecessor unit had been styled the Trucial Oman Levies (T.O.L.) which force was used by the British as a regional 'Gendarmerie' for internal security, and suppressing banditry and the slave trade across the 'Trucial States' - all of which were British Protectorates - located along the littoral of the Arabian Peninsula / Arabian Gulf (in the region now known as the United Arab Emirates, or U.A.E.). The Trucial Oman Scouts fought in the Jebel Akhdar War in the Sultanate of Oman between 1955-1959, their deployments there helping to defeat the rebellion against the Sultan of Muscat All post 1945 issues of British campaign medal seen named to 'Boy' soldiers are rare seen to that rank A rare and desirable medal to an Arab 'Boy' soldier - the more desirable as the medal is in excellent condition Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918-1962. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (Rfln Jaibahadur Sunwar Gurkha A.S.C.) Note: With 2 x official corrections to the name of regiment - which is common to all medals of this type and clasp awarded to the Gurkha A.S.C. Recipient was a Nepalese 'Gurkha' soldier who had been serving as a 'Rifleman' prior to volunteering for the newly created Gurkha Army Service Corps Jaibahadur Sunwar was either a very fresh recruit, who had either completed his basic training in India and was given a 'paper' posting to a Gurkha Rifles Regiment in Malaya, prior to embarking for Malaysia, where on arrival he was physically posted to the newly created Gurkha Army Service Corps, or, he was a volunteer from one of the Gurkha units serving in Hong Kong Colony, and who had not prior seen active service during 'The Emergency' Important: The Gurkha Army Service Corps, was formed at ,Nee Soon Barracks, Singapore Colony, on, 1 July 1958. On formation the corps recruited exclusively from amongst the infantry regiments of the Brigade of Gurkhas, and the Gurkha Recruiting Centre in India In 1965, the unit became the Gurkha Transport Regiment, and in became. Note: The qualifying terminal dates for qualification of the 'Malaya' clasp was 31 January 1959, for British Army personnel based in Singapore Colony, while the terminal qualifying date was 31 July 1960, for those personnel serving in Malaya / Borneo Basis the date of formation of the Gurkha A.S.C. and the terminal qualifying dates for the 'Malaya' clasp, all General Service Medals 1918-1962 named to the Gurkha A.S.C. are scarce Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918-1962. EIIR issue with clasp \'Malaya\' (22264684 Cpl. F. G. Holland. R.A.O.C.) The recipient was a non commissioned officer holding the rank of Corporal while serving with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps of the British Army Condition Toned GVF

General Service Medal 1918-1962. EIIR issue with clasp \'Near East\' (22923859 Fus. M. Gallacher. R.S.F.) Important: A rare to regiment medal clasp - only members of the, 'Pioneer' platoon, of 1/RSF qualified for the clasp 'Near East' in respect of their services during 'Operation Musketeer' - more commonly referred to as the 'Suez Crisis' The recipient was a British soldier holding the rank of Fusilier while serving with the 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers Regimentally rare Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918-1962. GV first issue 'Coinage Head' obverse, with 2 x clasps 'Iraq' & 'N. W. Persia' (10428 Pte. A. Elliott. R. Ir. Fus.) Important: Medal and both clasps confirmed as entitled & issued per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers (ref WO 100/G7/417). Medal issued 14 January 1924 Note: The recipient had additionally earlier qualified for the below following Great War medals; - 1914 Star & Clasp: Ref WO 329/2477 (issued 13 May 1919, with remark still serving) - British War Medal & Interallied Victory Medals: Ref WO 329/1682 Throughout his military service Arthur William Elliott served continuously with 1st Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers Arthur William Elliott, was a native of the Windsor, Berkshire, England, where he was born circa 1895 (The National Census for England & Wales refers under Military returns). In 1911, Arthur - then 16 years of age - is recorded as having been serving as a 'Bandsman' with 1st Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers. Private Elliott first entered theatre of war 'France' on 25 October 1914. The National Archives hold 2 x extant Medal Index Cards for Arthur Elliott, one for his 1914 Star and clasp, and the other for the remaining 3 x medals & clasps. The latter MIC also confirms that post 1920, the unique Army Number 7040301 was allocated to Arthur. The latter Medal Index Card shows the forwarding address as, 136 Mayser Road, Streatham, London, England Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918-1962. GV first issue 'Coinage Head' obverse, with 2 x clasps 'Kurdistan' & 'N. W. Persia' (2453 L. Dfdr. Bagh Ali. C. of Guides (Cav.) Important: Medal and both clasps confirmed as entitled & issued per the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/G22/432 ) that was compiled and signed at Mardan, North West Frontier Province, India on 18 March 1924 Recipient was a Lance Daffadar (Corporal) serving with the Corps of Guides (Cavalry), a most distinguished regiment of the British Indian Army Note: An estimated 562 x GSM's were issued to 'All-Ranks', including followers, of the Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides (Cavalry), of which 193 were medals with both clasps. However, and consistent with almost all other issuances of this medal to Indian Army regiments, a great many of the medals were never distributed to the actual recipients. In the case of the 'Guides', a total of 148 medals - of which 51 medals had 2 clasps - remained undistributed by 1930, in which year they were returned to the Army Department, New Delhi, in 1930, for scrapping to bullion, for re-use by the treasury In general this is a very scarce combination of clasps to find together on the GSM, and especially so when awarded to a Cavalry Regiment Very scarce Condition: Toned about GVF

General Service Medal 1918-1962. GVI first issue with clasp 'Palestine' (5243054 Pte. W. F. Webb. Worc. R.) Important: Medal and clasp confirmed as entitled & issued per the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/506 ) that was compiled and signed in 'Sudan' on 22 February 1940 Recipient was a Private serving with the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment of the British Army Note: 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment subsequently served in Sudan & Eritrea (1940-1941), were in the Western Desert campaigns (Libya & Egypt) including present at Tobruk 1942, and later served in Normandy and North West Europe 1944-1945 Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918-1962. GVI first issue with clasp \'S. E. Asia 1945-46\' (3293 Hav. Chanan Singh. Patiala S.F.) Note: The clasp backstrap removed to facilitate court - or rather \'Indian-Army\' - mounting by the recipient at some point in the past The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith serving as a Havildar (Sergeant) while serving with the Patiala State Forces - Infantry - an Indian Princely States unit Both 1st Infantry (Rajindra Sikhs) and 2nd Yadavindra Infantry of the Patiala States Forces served in the Netherlands East Indies, South East Asia circa 1945-46 The recipients regimental number in the range used for 1st Infantry (Rajindra Sikhs). Post war the 1st Patiala\'s were heavily engaged in the Jammu-Kashmir War of 1947-48, to the extent that they earned more honours and awards for their services in the Zojila and other earlier operations, than any other unit of the Indian Army. Their total of awards being: - Maha Vir Chakra: x 7 - Maha Vir Chakra: x 17 - Mentions-in-Despatches: x 39 The Sikh Princely State of Patiala, located in the Punjab region of India, was the foremost amongst the Sikh, and for that matter all of the Punjab princely states, in terms of maintaining an extensive military force, and providing troops for \'Imperial Service\' to fight overseas during the Second World War, and immediate post-war operations in the Netherlands East Indies Condition: Cleaned GF

General Service Medal 1918-1962. GVI first issue with clasp \'S. E. Asia 1945-46\' (3502 Hav. Major Singh. 1 Patiala Infy, S.F.) The recipient, whose name was Major Singh, was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Havildar (Sergeant) while serving with the 1st Patiala Infantry - a Princely States regiment Both 1st Infantry (Rajindra Sikhs) and 2nd Yadavindra Infantry of the Patiala States Forces served in the Netherlands East Indies, South East Asia circa 1945-46 The recipients regimental number in the range used for 1st Infantry (Rajindra Sikhs). Post war the 1st Patiala\'s were heavily engaged in the Jammu-Kashmir War of 1947-48, to the extent that they earned more honours and awards for their services in the Zojila and other earlier operations, than any other unit of the Indian Army. Their total of awards being: - Maha Vir Chakra: x 7 - Maha Vir Chakra: x 17 - Mentions-in-Despatches: x 39 The Sikh Princely State of Patiala, located in the Punjab region of India, was the foremost amongst the Sikh, and for that matter all of the Punjab princely states, in terms of maintaining an extensive military force, and providing troops for \'Imperial Service\' to fight overseas during the Second World War, and immediate post-war operations in the Netherlands East Indies Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1918-1962. GVI first issue with clasp \'S.E. Asia 1945-46\' Un-named as issued Un-named medals were awarded to former Indian Army personnel who had transferred their service to the Pakistan Army, and or took their discharge and returned to their ancestral lands in the territories that became Pakistan on 15 August 1947 Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918-1962. GVI first issue with clasp \'S.E. Asia 1945-46\' (528464 Rfn. Bhaktasing Thapa. 3-3 G.R.) The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity who held the rank of Rifleman, while serving with the 3rd battalion 3rd Queen Alexandra\'s Own Gurkha Rifles 3-3 G.R. was a \'War Raised\' infantry battalion that was re-raised 1 October 1940, and subsequently fought in Burma during the Second World War and in Post-War operations in the Netherlands East Indies. The battalion was retained after the Second World Bar, and still serves in 2020 as the 3rd Battalion 3rd Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918-1962. GVI second issue with clasp \'Malaya (22014147 Cpl D.A. Tate Gordons) The recipient was a non commissioned officer holding the rank of Corporal while serving with the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, an infantry regiment of the British Army 1/Gordons served in Malaya 1951-1954 during the period of \'Emergency\' Condition Toned GVF

General Service Medal 1918-1962. GVI second issue with clasp \'Malaya\' (142 Cpl. Mohd Saad Bin Ishin S\'Pore Pol.) The recipient Mohamad Saad (son of Ishin), was a Malay non commissioned officer holding the rank of \'Corporal\' while serving with the Singapore Police Force Note the recipients low three digit service number indicating an original member of Singapore Police Force when Singapore became a Crown Colony in June 1946 - and quite probably a veteran of the Second World War The origins of the Singapore Police date back to 1820. Prior to the Pacific War (1941-1945) the police force was styled the Straits Settlements Police Force. Following the liberation of Singapore in September 1945, the British Military Administration took charge of Singapore until 1 April 1946, at which time the Straits Settlements were dissolved and Singapore became a Crown Colony. During the interim period of the British Military Administration, the police in Singapore, had in 1945, been renamed the Singapore Police Force (SPF) Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918-1962. GVI second issue with clasp \'Malaya\' (22029240 Gdsm P. Eddowes S.G.) The recipient was a Guardsman serving with the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards 2/Scots Guards Malaya 1948-1951: The deployment of 2nd Battalion Scots Guards, to Malaya in 1948, was the very first time that any battalion of the Scots Guards had served 'East of Suez'. During the 'Emergency' 2/Scots Guards lost 13 x 'All-Ranks' killed or died of wounds during their tour Losses in personnel notwithstanding, 2/Scots Guards suffered a more damaging smear to their honour and reputation - and worse for the battalion, the damage was self-sustained. Specifically, a platoon of the battalion, brought disgrace to the battalion, the regiment and stained the reputation of the British Army, for their massacre of unarmed ethnic Chinese civilians at 'Batang Kali'. Sadly, the military establishment and colonial governments attempts to cover-up and deflect from this appalling war crime, remain as as a black chapter in what was an otherwise a successful counter-insurgency campaign Scarce seen medal on the market to this particular unit Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918-1962. GVI second issue with clasp \'Malaya\' (3239862 Sjt. W. Dow. Cameronians.) The recipient was Sergeant William Dow, 1st Battalion Cameronians. A Second World War veteran, who after serving in Malaya, was appointed Recruiting Sergeant in Scotland. Reference 'Motherwell Times' issue of, 26 February 1954: Quote, THE CAMERONIANS (SCOTTISH RIFLES) SCOTLAND'S RIFLE REGIMENT have reopened their Recruiting Office at the BARRACKS, HAMILTON, ALMADA STREET ENTRANCE. Applicants to join should visit Sgt. Wm. Dow, the Recruiting Sergeant on a week day between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Unquote. The recipients unique Army Number is from the block allocated to the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) in 1920, and was issued prior to 1930 Before the Second World War 2nd Battalion Cameronians served in Palestine in 1936, qualifying for the GSM with clasp 'Palestine'. As the recipient was not serving with 2/Cameronians, in 1936, we assume that William Dow served with 1st Battalion Cameronians, which unit served in British India 1936-1945, and which proceeded to Malaya in 1948 During the Burma Campaign 1941-1945, 1st Battalion Cameronians were one of two Scottish infantry battalions (the other was 2/Black Watch) to serve during General Orde Wingate's Second Chindit Expedition (Special Force) Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1918-1962. GVI second issue with clasp \'Palestine 1945-48\' (14452048 Pte. F. J. Newell. Surreys.) Medal and clasp verification: Medal & clasp confirmed as entitled per the campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion East Surrey Regiment, reference WO 100/527, compiled & signed at, Warwick, England, on, 22 November 1951. Shown on the roll as holding the 'appointment' of Lance-Corporal In May 1942 2nd Battalion East Surrey Regiment was re-constituted (the predecessor 2/Bn had been captured at the fall of Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942), and remained in the United Kingdom during the emainder of the Second World War. At the end of 1945 the 'reconstituted' 2nd Battalion moved from England to Egypt, before moving to Palestine, where it served during the post-war Counter-Insurgency operations. After the British evacuation of Palestine, the 2/East Surrey's saw garrison duty in the Suez Canal Zone, before a final posting to Greece, where in 1948 it was disbanded, its personnel joining the 1st Battalion of the regiment Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1918-1962. GVI second issue, with clasp 'Malaya' (21126556 Cpl. A. Mathieson. B.W.) Recipient was a Non Commissioned Officer holding rank of Corporal, while serving in Malaya on attachment from his parent regimen, 1 Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) A rare to regiment medal with this particular campaign clasp. The Black Watch did not deploy as a formation to Malaya during the 'Emergency' Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918-1962. GVI second issue, with clasp 'Malaya' (22359640 Pte. G. Fenessy. A & S.H.) Recipient was a Non Commissioned Officer holding rank of Corporal, while serving in Malaya on attachment from his parent regiment 1 Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders A rare to regiment medal with this particular campaign clasp. The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders did not deploy as a formation to Malaya during the 'Emergency' Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918-1962. GVI second issue, with clasp 'Malaya' (2930139 Cpl. W. Petrie. Camerons.) Note: Recipients unique Army number indicates a pre 1941 enlistment in the Cameron Highlanders, and entitlement to un-named Second World War campaign medals Recipient was a Non Commissioned Officer holding rank of Corporal, while serving in Malaya on attachment from his parent regiment 1 Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders A rare to regiment medal with this particular campaign clasp. The Cameron Highlanders did not deploy as a formation to Malaya during the 'Emergency' Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918-1962. GVI second issue. With clasp \'Malaya\' (14476756 Cpl. P R Parry Camerons) General Service Medal 1918-1962. GVI second issue. With clasp 'Malaya' (14476756 Cpl. P. R. Parry, Camerons.) Sold together with: - Original EIIR era official white card box of issue with 'Queens Crown' logo on lid. This box with label including recipients service number, rank name & regiment. Together with original medal riband in cellophane packet, unmounted and exactly as issued to the recipient Important: Regimentally rare issue to regiment - the Cameron Highlanders never deployed as a unit to Malaya or Singapore Colony at any time during the Malaya Emergency. The only Cameron Highlanders who received the GSM and clasp 'Malaya' were those serving on attachment with other regiments / formations Note: The recipients unique 'Army Number' is in the block allocated to the General Service Corps for recruits to the British Army that enlisted sometime between 1942 and before September 1945 The recipient was a non commissioned officer holding the rank of Corporal while serving with the 1st Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, an infantry regiment of the British Army Choice medal Condition: Virtually uncirculated

General Service Medal 1918-62. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (23333863 Pte. G. Scregg. Int. Corps.) Provenance: Philip Burman Collection The recipient Gerald Scregg, was a soldier holding the rank of Private while serving with the Intelligence Corps of the British Army Sold together with original long length of silk medal riband and contained in official named card box of issue Gerald Scregg, son of Robert Scregg & Mary Margaret Elizabeth Scregg (nee Darlington) was a native of Wallasey, Cheshire, England, where he was born on 31 March 1937. Reference the National Register of England & Wales, Gerald Scregg was living with his parents and siblings at the family home located at, 28 Gorse Crescent, Wallasey. It is confirmed that the only male 'G. Scregg' civilian living in England in April 1939, was Gerald Scregg, who later served as a National Serviceman overseas in Malaya, during the 'Emergency'. Gerald Scregg married Adrienne H. Court, at Wallasey, sometime during the first quarter of 1961. Gerald, is recorded as having died at Abingdon, Berkshire, England, sometime during the first quarter of 1963 A scarce seen medal to the Intelligence Corps, and the more desirable being in choice, virtually uncirculated condition Condition: Toned EF

General Service Medal 1918-62. EIIR issue with clasp \'Brunei\' (21148995 Pte. Chhabilal Thapa. Gurkha A.S.C.) The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity from Western Nepal, who was holding the rank of while serving with the Gurkha Army Service Corps of the British Army Important: Only a single Company - 31 Company - of the Gurkha Army Service Corps, deployed and took part in the Brunei campaign. In 1961, 31 Company Gurkha A.S.C. was based in Singapore, at Nee Soon Barracks. From Singapore, the 31st Company deployed on active service to Brunei between December 1962 to November 1963, in support of the 99th Gurkha Infantry Brigade Group Gurkha Army Service Corps: The corps was raised in 1958, to provide the Transport and Supply troops in support of the Brigade of Gurkhas of the British Army. In 1965 the corps was redesignated to become the Gurkha Transport Regiment, a name it would hold until 1992 when it became the Queen\'s Own Gurkha Transport Regiment . Since 1994, the unit has been styled the Queen\'s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment. Scarce medal and clasp issue to the Gurkha Army Service Corps Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1918-62. EIIR issue with clasp \'Cyprus\' (23185249 Pte. C. Greig. Gordons.) The recipient was a \'Jock\' holding the rank of Private while serving with 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders was deployed to the then Crown Colony of Cyprus 1955-56. By the time the Gordons had completed their tour of duty including \'Internal Security\' operations combatting EOKA, the regiment had suffered 16 x \'All-Ranks\' died on active service in Cyprus. This high death toll - the highest of any British Infantry battalion deployed - included 13 x fatal casualties of a devastating \'Forest Fire\', that occurred in the Troodos Mountains, in June 1956, during the massive counter-insurgency sweep called \'Operation Lucky Alphonse\' - an operation which if nothing else was certainly not to prove lucky for the British Army units involved. The forest fire that raged during the operation in the Troodos Mountains claimed the lives of a total of 21 x All-Ranks\', with a further 15 x British Army personnel, injured (Hansard, 25 June 1956 refers). While re-actionist reports at the time suggested that the devastating forest fire was the deliberate action of EOKA, and or the effects of a British mortar shell explosion, the reality is that there has been no official evidence to substantiate such claims, with the tragic event more likely having been caused by the extremes of weather, and or the unintended casual negligence (smoking in a tinder-box environment), by any of the British troops involved Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918-62. EIIR issue with clasp \'Malaya (21145480 Rfn Narbahadur Sunwar. Staff Band.) Note: Recipient is confirmed as a Bandsman who served in the Gurkha Staff Band Important: Medal and clasp confirmed issued to recipient on 23 November 1959 (the recipients service papers refer) Narbahadur Sunwar was born in Nepal in 1940 and enlisted in the Gurkhas, at the 'Western Gurkha Depot' (located at Pokhara), Nepal, on, 10 November 1955. On enlistment Narbahadur, was just 15 years of age. Narbahadur was never subsequently posted to an infantry regiment of the Brigade of Gurkhas, as after completion of basic training with the Gurkha Boys Training Company, he was in 1956, posted to the newly raised Staff Band of The Brigade of Gurkhas one of the first batch of Band Boys. Narbahadur, subsequently served with the Staff Band as a 'Cornet' player, in Malaya, Singapore and Hong Kong Colony, until his discharge on redundancy from the British Army in 1969. His 'Tesimonial' states; Quote, Throughout his service with the Staff Band the Brigade of Gurkhas for 11 years for 11 years he has shown himself to be loyal, reliable, honest, trustworthy and a very willing soldier. His turn out and discipline are good. Has not got much aptitude in music yet he has reached a fair standard as a cornet player Unquote. At discharge Narbahdur's military conduct was described in one word 'Exemplary' Sold together with hard copy photostat copy of the recipients service record Scarce seen named to the Gurkha Staff Band Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918-62. EIIR issue with clasp \'Malaya\' (PK755313 Hg. Cheong Ah Kuan Malaya HG.) By ethnicity, the recipient Cheong Ak Kuan was Chinese, and held the rank of Home Guard, while serving with the Malaya Home Guard Armed with 'Shotguns', the multi-ethnic Malay Home Guard, played a key role during the period of 'Emergency' in Malaya, during which an estimated 250,000served in the Home Guard Qualifying criteria for award of the GSM Malaya to Home Guards was different from the award criteria applied for British Army personnel. For locally enlisted Home Guards, the start date was for personnel in 'Operational Sections' from the 3rd May, 1952. The Qualifying criteria was 720 Hours aggregated operational service 'after' first having been resident in an 'operational area' for a period of at least three months since passing out from their enrolment & training Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918-62. GV first issue clasp \'Iraq\' (5450 Sepoy Dhondu Darekar. 114-Mahrattas.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of Maratha ethnicity and the Hindu faith who held the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 14th Mahrattas, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army Medal and clasp verification: The recipient\'s entitlement to the medal & clasp is confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of 37th Lancers (ref WO 100/G27/437) that was compiled and signed at, Belgaum Cantonment, Maharashtra, India, on, 25 June 1924 ember 1924, at which time the recipient was still a serving soldier The 114th Mahrattas had its origins n 1800, when they were raised as the 2nd Battalion, 7th Regiment of Bombay Native Infantry During the Great War, 114th Mahrattas were attached to the 17th Indian Division for the Mesopotamia Campaign. They took part in the action at Fat-ha Gorge on the Little Zab and the Battle of Sharqat, in October 1918. For their distinguished services at the Battle of Sharqat, the below following number of gallantry decorations were awarded to the unit: - D.S.O.: x 2 - M.C.: x 4 - I.O.M.: x 6 - I.D.S.M.: x 15 In 1922 the 114th Mahrattas, was restyled as the 10th (Training) Battalion 5th Mahratta Light Infantry Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918-62. GV first issue clasp \'Iraq\' (962 Sepoy Mohar Singh. 32nd Pioneers.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of \'Sepoy\' (Private) while serving with the 32nd Sikh Pioneers, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army Medal and clasp verification: The recipient\'s entitlement to the medal & both clasps is confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of 37th Lancers (ref WO 100/G48/458) that was compiled and signed at Nowshera Cantonment, North West Frontier Province, India, on, 10 September 1924, at which time the recipient was still a serving soldier In 1932, the 32nd Sikh Pioneers were restyled as 2nd Battalion 3rd Sikh Pioneers The 32nd Sikh Pioneers were recruited from amongst the \'Mazhabi & Ramdasia\' Sikh communities. The 32nd Sikh Pioneers had a long history of distinguished campaign service in the most hostile and arduous campaign settings, in particular serving in punitive campaigns and colonial campaigns that required hard working \'Assault Pioneers\' to serve at \'High Altitudes\' amid mountainous terrain, and in poorly surveyed territories. Their long list of campaign service reflected their \'Special Skills\', including the Second Afghan War (including the Kabul to Kandahar \'Forced March\'); Sikkim 1888; Relief of Chitral 1895; Tibet (Younghusband Expedition) and the steamy \'Abor Jungles\'. The history and traditions of the Sikh Pioneers regiments are perpetuated in the present day Indian Army by the descendent custodian regiment, the Sikh Light Infantry Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918-62. GV first issue with 2 x clasps \'Kurdistan\' & \'Iraq\' (5635 Rfmn. Dhane Gharti. 1-3-Gurkha R.) The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity and Hindu faith holding the rank of \'Rifleman\' while serving with 1st (Queen Alexandra\'s Own) Battalion 3rd Gurkha Rifles, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army Medal and clasps verification: The recipient\'s entitlement to the medal & both clasps is confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st (Q.A.O.) Battalion 3rd Gurkha Rifles (ref WO 100/G24/434) that was compiled and signed at Razmak, North West Frontier of British India, on, 14 September 1923. The medal roll with remark opposite the recipient\'s entry \'Discharged\', indicating that the soldier had taken his discharge sometime before the time that the medal roll was compiled Scarce seen on the market 2 clasp GSM GV issue to the Gurkha Rifles The medal mounted in the court-style Condition: Toned VF Unquote.

General Service Medal 1918-62. GV first issue with 4 x clasps \'S. Persia\', \'Kurdistan\', \'Iraq\', \'N. W. Persia\' (Specimen. 68 - Gen. No - 3791.) The medal clasp carriage with official rivets, as issued A superb example of an official Royal Mint struck and issued 'Specimen' campaign medal for the War Office Rare ​Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918-62. GV first issue with clasp \'Iraq\' (1225 Sowar Gopal Singh. 37-Lancers.) The recipient was a an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of \'Sowar\' (Trooper) while serving with the 37th Lancers, a cavalry regiment of the British Indian Army Medal and clasp verification: The recipient\'s entitlement to the medal & both clasps is confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of 37th Lancers (ref WO 100/42/452) that was compiled and signed at Lucknow Cantonment, India, on, 10 September 1923 Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918-62. GV first issue with clasp \'Iraq\' (438 Sowar Kehar Singh. C. of Guides (Cav.)) The medal solder repaired at suspension, and the recipient entitled to the clasp \'N.W. Persia\' (not Iraq) Medal Verification: Entitlement to medal with clasp \'N.W. Persia\' confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of the Corps of Guides Cavalry held at The National Archives (ref WO 100/G22/432) that was compiled and signed at Mardan Cantonment, North West Frontier Province, India on 18 March 1924 The recipient was an Indian cavalryman of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Sowar (Trooper) while serving with the Corps of Guides Cavalry - the most famous regiment of the British Indian Army An estimated 562 x GSM\'s were issued to \'All-Ranks\', including followers, of the Queen Victoria\'s Own Corps of Guides (Cavalry), of which 307 x medals had the single clasp \'N.W. Persia\'; 53 x medals had the single clasp \'Kurdistan\' and 193 x medals had both clasps (N.W. Persia & Kurdistan). However, and consistent with other issuances of this medal to Indian Army regiments, many of the medals were never distributed, or delivered, to the actual recipients. In the case of the \'Guides\', a total of 148 medals - of which 74 medals had the single clasp \'N.W. Persia\' - remained undistributed by 1930, in which year they were returned to the Army Department, New Delhi, in 1930, for scrapping to bullion, for re-use by the treasury The regimental medal rolls, show that Kehar Singh\'s original medal and clasp was amongst the 148 medals returned to the Army Department, New Delhi, in 1930. The medal here offered being the recipients replacement re-issued medal An interesting medal-saga notwithstanding the repair and error-clasp, which now form part of the medal\'s history Condition: GF

General Service Medal 1918-62. GV first issue with clasp \'Iraq\' (6404 Spr. Ghulam Rasul. Ind. Sig. Cps ) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Muslim faith who held the rank of while serving with the Indian Signal Corps of the British Indian Army Medal and clasp verification: The recipients entitlement to the medal and clasp is confirmed per the respective regimental campaign medal roll cited below: - GSM 1918 & Iraq clasp: WO 100/G45/455 compiled & signed at Jubbulpore Cantonment, India, 1 February 1924 The roll shows that Sapper Gulam Rasul was served in Iraq with the 18th Divisional Signal Company Condition: About VF

General Service Medal 1918-62. GV first issue with clasp \'Kurdistan\' (1146 Pte. Juma Khan. 128-Pioneers.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Mussalman faith holding the rank of \'Private\' while serving with the 128th Pioneers, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army Medal and clasp verification: The award of the medal and clasp to Private Juma Khan, is confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of 3rd Battalion 2nd Bombay Pioneers (late 128 Pioneers) reference WO 100/42/452 that was compiled and signed at Mandalay Cantonment, Burma, on, 20 January 1924. The medal roll entry annotated with remark \'Discharged\' by the time the medal roll was compiled The medal roll for the 128th Pioneers compiled on above referenced date records that an estimated 702 x GSM medals with clasps were issued to the regiment , of which 400 x medals and clasps were subsequently returned to the War Office on (in 8 x tin boxes) as undeliverable to the original named recipients, and for subsequent scrapping. A handful of later supplementary rolls record another another 20-25x GSM\'s being issued to the regiment 128th Pioneers: The regiment could trace its origins to 1846, when it was raised as the 28th Bombay Native Infantry, as a unit of the Bombay Presidency Army of the Honourable East India Company. The regiment\'s lineage with subsequent changes is recorded below: - 1846: 28th Bombay Native Infantry - 1885: 28th Bombay Infantry - 1888: 28th (Pioneer) Regiment of Bombay Infantry - 1901: 28th Bombay Pioneers - 1903: 81st Pioneers - 1922: 3rd Battalion 2nd Bombay Pioneers The 2nd Bombay Pioneers Regiment was disbanded in 1932 In 1929, the 1st Madras Pioneers were restyled, Corps of Madras Pioneers, and on, 10 February 1933, the Corps of Madras Pioneers was disbanded Condition: Toned about GVF

General Service Medal 1918-62. GV first issue with clasp \'Kurdistan\' (3896 Sepoy Naranjan Singh. 2-11 Sikh R.) Suspension claw neatly refixed (a/f) Medal Verification: Medal and clasp entitlement confirmed as issued per the respective campaign medal roll of the 2nd (Ludhiana Sikhs) Battalion 11th Sikh Regiment held at The National Archives per below references: - GSM clasp Kurdistan: WO 100/G41/451 compiled at Manzai Cantonment, North West Frontier of India, 23 May 1925, showing both regimental nos 3896 & 1498 The recipient was by ethnicity and faith a Jat Sikh holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 2nd Battalion (Ludhiana Sikhs) 11th Sikh Regiment, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army Prior to 1922, the recipient had been serving with 15th (Ludhiana) Sikhs, in which unit he held the regimental number 3896. In 1922, the 15th Sikhs were restyled as 2nd Battalion (Ludhiana Sikhs) 11th Sikh Regiment. In the re-styled 2/11 Sikh Regiment, Naranjan Singh, was allocated the \'new\' regimental number 1498. The latter medal roll entry shows both of Chanda Singh\'s regimental numbers A desirable medal to the \'Ludhiana Sikhs\' Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918-62. GV first issue with clasp \'Kurdistan\' (4266 Sepoy Lall Singh 2-11 Sikh R) Medal Verification: Medal and clasp entitlement confirmed as issued per the respective campaign medal roll of the 2nd Battalion 11th Sikh Regiment held at The National Archives (ref WO 100/G41/451) that was compiled and signed at Manzai Cantonment, North West Frontier of India, on, 23 May 1925. Sepoy Lall Singh was still serving in the Indian Army, with 2/11 Sikhs, when the medal roll was compiled The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 2nd (Ludhiana Sikhs) Battalion 11th Sikh Regiment, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army A desirable medal to the 'Ludhiana Sikhs' Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918-62. GV first issue with clasp \'Kurdistan\' (Barber. Than Sing. 1-3-Gurkha R.) The recipient was an attested non-combatant performing the trade of \'Barber\' while serving with 1st (Queen Alexandra\'s Own) Battalion 3rd Gurkha Rifles, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army Traditionally Gurkhas serving in the British Indian Army had their heads shaved, but retaining tuft, or top-knot of hair, that marked them as Hindus and as an ancient mark of caste Medal and clasp verification: The recipient\'s entitlement to the medal & clasp is confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st (Q.A.O.) Battalion 3rd Gurkha Rifles (ref WO 100/G24/434) that was compiled and signed at the Regimental Centre of 3rd (Queen Alexandra\'s Own) Gurkha Rifles, located at Almora Cantonment, Uttar Pradesh, India, on, 14 June 1926 Scarce seen medal and clasp issue to an attested non-combatant serving with the Gurkha Rifles The medal with a small, and fairly typical, \'Bazaar Wallah\' silver test mark on rim Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918-62. GV first issue with clasp \'N. W. Persia\' (519 Sowar Nika Singh. C. of Guides (Cav.)) Medal Verification: Medal and clasp entitlement confirmed as issued per the respective campaign medal roll of the Corps of Guides Cavalry held at The National Archives (ref WO 100/G22/432) that was compiled and signed at Mardan Cantonment, North West Frontier Province, India on 18 March 1924 The recipient was an Indian cavalryman of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Sowar (Trooper) while serving with the Corps of Guides Cavalry - the most famous regiment of the British Indian Army Note: An estimated 562 x GSM's were issued to 'All-Ranks', including followers, of the Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides (Cavalry), of which 307 x medals had the single clasp 'N.W. Persia'; 53 x medals had the single clasp 'Kurdistan' and 193 x medals had both clasps (N.W. Persia & Kurdistan). However, and consistent with other issuances of this medal to Indian Army regiments, many of the medals were never distributed, or delivered, to the actual recipients. In the case of the 'Guides', a total of 148 medals - of which 74 medals had the single clasp 'N.W. Persia' - remained undistributed by 1930, in which year they were returned to the Army Department, New Delhi, in 1930, for scrapping to bullion, for re-use by the treasury A desirable medal to the most distinguished regiment of the British Indian Army Condition: About VF

General Service Medal 1918-62. GV first issue with clasp \'S. Persia\' (76 Bglr. M. Jacob. 81-Pioneers) The recipient was an Indian soldier from Southern India of the Christian faith, holding the appointment of \'Bugler, while serving with the 81st Pioneers, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army Medal and clasp verification: The award of the medal and clasp to Bugler M. Jacob, is confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of 10th / 1st Madras Pioneers (81st Pioneers) reference WO 100/42/452 that was compiled and signed at Bangalore Cantonment, India, on, 13 October 1923 81st Pioneers: The regiment could trace its origins to 1786, when as a unit of the Madras Presidency Army of the Honourable East India Company, it was raised at Chicacole, from the Ganjam Sebundy Corps and drafts from the 11th & 18th Madras Battalions, and originally designated as the 28th Madras Battalion. Subsequent changes in name occurred as under: - 1796: 1/11th Regiment of Madras Native Infantry - 1825: 21st Madras Native Infantry - 1891: 21stRegiment of Madras Infantry (Pioneers) - 1901: 21st Madras Pioneers - 1903: 81st Pioneers - 1922: 10th Battalion 1st Madras Pioneers In 1929, the 1st Madras Pioneers were restyled, Corps of Madras Pioneers, and on, 10 February 1933, the Corps of Madras Pioneers was disbanded Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1918-62. GVI first issue with clasp 'Palestine' (2320432. Sgln. H. Tandy. R. Signals.) Important: Medal and clasp verified per the respective campaign medal roll of the Royal Corps of Signals (ref WO 100/502) compiled and signed at, Reading, England, on, 10 June 1940 Recipient was a Signalman serving with the Royal Corps of Signals Condition: Toned About EF

General Service Medal 1918-62. GVI first issue with clasp \'S. E. Asia 1945-46\' (23105 Rfn. Dammarbahadur Gurung, 3-1 G.R.) Important: For campaign service in French Indochina (later Vietnam) Note: The only 'Infantry' units of the British Empire to serve in French Indochina (Vietnam) and fight against the Viet-Minh in the period 1945-46, were British & Indian Officers, together with Indian & Gurkha VCO's & 'Other Ranks' of the British Indian Army. All of the British Indian Army infantry units to serve in French Indochina had hitherto served in the Burma campaign fighting the Imperial Japanese Army The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity from Western Nepal who was serving as a Rifleman with 3rd Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army 3rd Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles was re-raised in India on,1 October 1940. The battalion subsequently served in, India, Burma & French Indochina. During its immediate post-war service in French Indochina 1945-46, it served as one of the 3 x Indian Army infantry battalions that formed 80th Indian Infantry Brigade, under higher formation 20th (Tulwar) Indian Division of the British Indian Army. In total 4 x Gurkha battalions served in French Indochina in the period 1945-46 Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1918-62. GVI second issue obverse legend with clasp 'Malaya'. (43285 SC. Ka Nappathy. s/o Narayanasamy. F. of M. Pol.) Note: The recipient, Ka Nappathy, son of Narayanasamy, was an Indian, of Tamil ethnicity, who held the rank of 'Special Constable' while serving with the Federation of Malaya Police during the era of the 'Malaya Emergency' Choice condition Condition: Toned EF

General Service Medal 1918-62. GVI second issue obverse legend with clasp \'Malaya\'. (2018 E.P.C. Bhola Singh S/O Kushal Singh. F. of M. Pol.) B y ethnicity and faith the recipient, Bola Singh, son of Kushal Singh, was an Indian of the Sikh faith, who held the rank of \'Extra Police Constable\' while serving with the Federation of Malaya Police during the era of the \'Malaya Emergency\' Condition: Toned GVF

General Service Medal 1918-62. GVI second issue with clasp \'Malaya\' (1573. Pte. Abd Manap B Ahmad Malay.) The recipient, Abdul Manap (son of Ahmad) was an ethnic Malay soldier serving as a Private in the Malay Regiment, The Malay Regiment was raised at Port Dickson, Malaya (now Malaysia) in 1933 Prior to the Second World War the Malay Regiment remained a single battalion entity, with a second battalion being raised in 1941. Both battalions of the Malay Regiment ought in the Malaya Campaign 1941-42. The regiment was re-raised post-liberation, and at the height of the Malaya Emergency, the Malay Regiment comprised 7 x battalions. All-ranks of the Malay Regiment were Malay by ethnicity A choice condition medal to the Malay Regiment Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918-62. GVI second issue with clasp \'Malaya\' (232 Det. Rec. Low. Poh. Wak. S\'Pore Pol.) The recipient Low Poh Wak, was Chinese by ethnicity, and was holding the rank of 'Detective Recruit' while serving with the Singapore Police Low Poh Wak joined the Singapore Police circa 1950 as a 'Direct' entry into the 'Detective Recruit' cadres of the Criminal Investigation Department (C.I.D.) of the Singapore Police. At that time only Chinese recruits were taken on direct entry for training as Detectives in the force, other ethnicities had to prior serve as Police Constables in the uniformed branches of the Singapore Police before being selected for the CID. In 1950, a Chinese entrant to the the CID had to complete a three month training as a Detective Recruit at the Police Training School prior to being sent to the Detective branch, where he would further serve under supervision for several months prior to being allowed to serve in plain-clothes on his own The Singapore Standard issue, of 20 August 1950, contained an article about the recruitment drive being carried out to attract 60 x Chinese for appointment as 'Detective Recruits' in the Singapore Police Sometime prior to June 1955, Detective Low Poh Wak, had been discharged from the Singapore Police. Reference the Singapore newspaper The Sunday Standard issue of 12 June 1955, an article was published pertaining to Low Poh Wak, in which described as a 'Former Detective, Low Poh Wak of Upper Serangoon Road, had appeared before the Singapore Traffic Court, where he was fined 5 Singapore Dollars or a Day in Jail, for carrying a passenger while riding a bicycle. Rather then pay the $5 fine the former detective chose to spend a day in jail! Qualifying criteria for award of the GSM Malaya to Singapore Police was different from the award criteria applied for British Army personnel. For locally enlisted Police, the qualifying criteria was 90 days full-time service A choice example of a medal to a confirmed Chinese Detective of the Singapore Police Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918-62. GVI second issue with clasp \'Malaya\' (J/54104 P.C. Abdul Majid B Daan. Army Dep. Pol.) The recipient, Abdul Majid son of Daan, was by ethnicity a Malay, who held the rank of Police Constable while serving with the Army Depot Police Note: The Army Depot Police was only raised in Singapore Colony / Malaya in 1951, specifically to provide a security force to protect Stores, Depots and Installations of the British & Commonwealth forces in Singapore & Malaya. The 'Other Ranks' of the Army Depot Police were exclusively recruited locally, and included former military personnel, who had prior served in the Armed Forces Reference The Straits Times issue of 15 August 1951 for an article on the raising of the Army Depot Police in Singapore Colony Qualifying criteria for award of the GSM Malaya to Army Depot Police was different from the award criteria applied for British Army personnel. For locally enlisted Army Depot Police, the qualifying criteria was 90 days full-time service Basis that ADP was only raised in 1951, the GVI issues of the General Service Medal with clasp 'Malaya', are uncommon on the market, the EIIR issues being more prolific Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1918. Clasp only 'Cyprus' The clasp is complete with backstrap and original issue lugs Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (22637710 Pte. J. S. Irwin. R.A.M.C.) The recipient was a Private soldier serving with the Royal Army Medical Corps of the British Army Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR ''Dei Gratia' legend with clasp 'Malaya' (23350919 Sgt. D.P. Morse. R.A.E.C.) Recipient was a Sergeant serving with the Royal Army Educational Corps, and hence uncommon to this unit on the market Condition: Toned GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 'Br: Omn:' legend with clasp 'Malaya' (22774185 Sgt. H. C. Mordey. R.A.E.C.) Recipient was a Sergeant serving with the Royal Army Educational Corps, and hence uncommon to this unit on the market Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (18186394 Pte. Subramanian Simarthry. G.S.C.) The recipients unique Army Number, prefix and name show that he was a local enlistment ethnic 'Tamil' Indian soldier serving as a Private with the General Service Corps of the British Army Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (2/410340 J. J. Gliddon.) Important: The recipient was an Australian soldier reported to have been serving as a Private with the Royal Australian Regiment Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (21139997 Rfn. Sherbahadur Gurung. 2/6 G.R.) Note: Official corrections to last 2 x digits of army number, clan name 'Gurung' and 'G.R.' in regiment title Recipient was a Rifleman serving with the 2nd Battalion 6th Gurkha Rifles regiment of the British Army Un-common to find battalion designations on GSM's for the Malaya campaign - and those to 2/6 G.R. are one of the few units that received EIIR isue medals so named Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (21140968 Spr. Bhairabahadur, Sunwar. Gurkha Engrs.) Note: The last part of regiment name 'Engrs' officially corrected as issued - and typical for this medal and clasp to this particular regiment Recipient was a Sapper serving with the Gurkha Engineers of the British Army Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (21149916 Rfn. Chatt********* Limbu. 7 G.R.) Note: The medal with silver test marks (courtesy of a bazaar silvermsmith) over second part of recipients given name. The given name should be 'Chattrabahadur' Recipient was a Rifleman serving with 7th Gurkha Rifles regiment of the British Army Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (22456639 Pte. F. V. Hamilton. Suffolk) Recipient was a Private soldier serving with 1st Battalion Suffolk Regiment of the British Army Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (22669102 Fus. A. Murphy. R.S.F.) Recipient was a Fusilier serving with 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (22722769 Tpr. J. Bigland. 11 H.) Recipient was a Trooper serving with the 11th Hussars regiment of the British Army Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (22771012 Cfn. W.G. Jackman. R.E.M.E.) Recipient was a Craftman serving with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the British Army Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (22772051Pte. G. M. Smith. A & S. H.) Note: Official corrections to last letter of rank, forename letters, and the letter 'M' in surname is double struck as issued A rare to regiment medal and clasp issue, as the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders never deployed as a unit to Malaya theatre during the 'Emergency'Recipient was a Private soldier serving with the 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of the British Army Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (22813140 Pte. R. J. McKenna. W.Yorks.) Note: When awarded to British Infantry regiment the EIIR GSM issue with fixed suspender' type is very scarce - the fixed type suspender being mostly seen on medals to the R.A.F. and local police forces Recipient was a Private soldier serving with 1st Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment of the British Army Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (22939359 Fus. R. G. Jones. RWF.) Recipient was a Fusilier serving with the 1st Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (22966221 Tpr. G. Stephens. 12 L.) Note: Official corrections to the 2 x letters 'ST' in surname Recipient was a Trooper serving in the 12th Lancers regiment of the British Army Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (23104782 Pte. E. J. Lawrence. Queens.) Note: Official corrections to 2 x letters 'QU' in the regiment name Recipient was a Private soldier serving in 'The Queen's' infantry regiment of the British Army Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (23105384 Pte. A. Fairbrother. Loyals.) Recipient was a Private soldier serving with 1st Battalion 'The Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire)' regiment of the British Army Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (23110628 Pte. M. Maher. A.C.C.) Recipient was a Private serving with the Army Catering Corps of the British Army Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (23167914 Pte. W. Jackson. K.O.S.B.) Recipient was a Private soldier serving with the 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers regiment of the British Army Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (23168450 Pte. M. Chase. R. Hamps.) Recipient was a Private soldier serving with the 1st Battalion Royal Hampshire Regiment of the British Army Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (23173493 Sigmn. R. B. B. Hennison. R.Sigs.) Recipient was a Signalman serving with Royal Corps of Signals of the British Army Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (23214634 Tpr. D. Fuhr. S.A.S.) Recipient was a Trooper serving with the Special Air Service regiment of the British Army Note: The recipients unique Army Number indicates that he enlisted in the British Army circa 1955-56 Sold together with original named card box of issue for the medal A choice item! Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (23248020 Pte. A. Stubbs. R. Lincolns.) Note: Official corrections to recipients surname and the prefix 'R' in regiment name is double-struck Recipient was a Private soldier serving with 1st Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment of the British Army Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (23253564 Rfn. M. D. Turner. R.B.) Recipient was a Rifleman serving with the Rifle Brigade regiment of the British Army Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (23321799 Tpr. J. O'Neill. K,D.G.) Note: Traces of offical erasure to letter 'O' in surname prefix, that was removed and then correctly re-struck, and as-issued Recipient was a Trooper serving with the King's Dragoon Guards, regiment of the British Army Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (23337627 Tpr. D, A. Payne. 15/19 H.) Note: Official corrections to first 2 x letters of rank 'TP' and the forename initial 'D' Recipient was a Trooper serving in the 15th/19th Hussars regiment of the British Army Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (23450530 Pte. K. Dale. Cheshires.) Note: Official corrections to first 4 x digits of the recipients army numberRecipient was a Private soldier serving with the 1st Battalion Cheshire Regiment Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (23502164 Pte. K. B. Driscoll. Int. Corps.) Recipient was a Private serving with the Intelligence Corps of the British Army A choice item! Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (2759260 A.C.1. B. Malia. R. A. F.) The recipient was an Aircraftman 1st Class serving with the Royal Air Force Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (2827043 L.A.C.W. W. L. B. Donoghue. W.R.A.F.) Recipient was a Leading Aircraft-Woman serving with the Women's Royal Air Force Sold together with original named card box of issue Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (37426 SC. Shariff. B. Omar. F. Of M.Pol.) Recipient was an ethnic Malay policeman serving as a Special Constable with the Federation of Malaya Police Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (4372 Pte. Tswa Ngirayi. Rh.A.R.) Important: The recipient was an African soldier serving as a Private with the Rhodesian African Rifles regiment Rare on the market to this regiment Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (5936 Pte. Abdul Ghani Bin Khalid. Malay.) Note: The regiment name has been officially corrected as issued - and typical for this medal and clasp to this particular regiment Recipient was an ethnic Malay soldier serving as a Private in the Malay Regiment Condition: About VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (734122 A.C.1. Jab.) Important: Recipient was a locally enlisted Malaysian serviceman serving with the Royal Air Force Regiment (Malaya) The recipients unique Royal Air Force number is from a block that was allocated for locally enlisted personnel of the Royal Air Force Regiment (Malaya) Scarce on the market to a Malay serviceman in the RAF Regiment (Malaya) Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (Fg.Off. C. E. Tighe. R.A.F.) Important: A service casualty who subsequently died in the British Far East colony of Hong Kong Flying Officer Charles Edward Tighe, was a native of Finsbury, London, England where he was born on 29 November 1930. Subsequently promoted to Flight Lieutenant he is confirmed as having died in Hong Kong on 8 July 1953, while based at the R.A.F. Kai Tak Air Base. He is buried at the Happy Valley Cemetery on Hong Kong island, and his service and name are commemoratedon the national Armed Forces Memorial in the United Kingdom Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (LAC. B. D. Jones. R.N.Z.A.F.) Important: The recipient served as a Leading Aircraftman with the Royal New Zealand Air Force Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (Major. K. L. Edwards. Malaya H.G.) The recipient was a British Officer, holding the rank of Major, who at time of qualifying for the medal and clasp was serving with the Malaya Home Guard Scarce on the market thus named to a British Officer Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (Miss. A. C. M. Laubersheimer.) Important: Miss Adriana C. M. Laubersheimer, a native of St.Pancras, London, England, where she was born circa 1911 (to a Dutch born father) is confirmed as having qualified for her GSM while serving as a female member of the 'Malcolm Clubs' in the Far East, and rare thus as a confirmed medal to a female recipient The 'Malcolm Clubs' were maintained worldwide for use by off-duty Royal Air Force personnel Sold together with the official named card box of issue for the medal, together with original transmittal letter from the Air Ministry dated 15 September 1955, addressed to Miss A.C.M. Laubersheimer c/o Malcolm Clubs, 24-26 Cadogan Gardesn, London S.W.3. A rare medal and clasp to find on the market confirmed to a female recipient serving with the 'Malcolm Clubs' Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (MYA/18110293 Spr. Ismail. B. Abdullah. R.E.) The recipients name and unique Army Number & prefix show that he was a local enlistment ethnic Malay soldier serving as a Sapper in the Royal Engineers of the British Army Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (N533370 Cpl. Bonfensi Magreta. E.A.A.M.C.) Important: The recipient was an African soldier serving as a Corporal with the East African Army Medical Corps Scarce on the market named to this unit Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (NRA31298 Pte. Wusyol O Kang Wanda. N.R.R.) Note: The last x 3 letters of forename have been officially corrected Important: The recipient was an African soldier serving as a Private with the Northern Rhodesia Regiment Scarce on the market named to this regiment Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (The Rev. W. A. C.Gillis. C.F.4. R.A.Ch.D.) Note: Medal has been re-named The award of the Mention-in-Despatches published in the London Gazette of 30 October 1953, in respect of 'Gallant and Distinguished Services in Malaya' during the 'Emergency' The Reverand W.A.C. Gillis (Church of Scotland) was the Regimental Chaplain of the 1st Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) during the 'Emergency', and the Imperial War Museum collections hold a photograph of Reverand Gillis holding a service with the regiment in Malaya prior to their departure from Malaya Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 1st issue ?Br Omn? legend with clasp ?Malaya? and Oakleaf emblem denoting award of 'Mention-in-Despatches' (Flt/Lt. E. T. Walter. R.A.F.) The award of the Mention-in-Despatches was published in the London Gazette of 4 May 1956 in recognition of 'Gallant and Distinguished Services in Malaya' during the 'Emergency' Important: Flight Lieutenant (later Squadron Leader) Walter Thomas Walter, who was born on 28 March 1920, was commissioned on 3 September 1943 during the Second World War, from the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, and served with the General Duties (Aircrew) Branch. He retired from the RAF in 1963 The recipient would also have qualified for un-named Second World War campaign medals Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 2nd issue ?Dei Gratia? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (1157447 Sgt. C.Clayton. M.P.S.C.) Recipient was a Sergeant serving with the Military Provost Staff Corps of the British Army A hard rare to find medal and clasp on the market thus named to an NCO serving with the Military Prisons in Malaya during the 'Emergency' Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 2nd issue ?Dei Gratia? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (1929436 S/Sgt. J. G. Walker. R. E.) Recipient was a Sapper serving with the Royal Engineers corps of the British Army Note: Basis the recipients unique Army Service number being in the block allocated to Royal Engineers for use between 1920-1941, the recipient would also have served during the Second World War and hence entitlement to un-named campaign medals for that conflict Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 2nd issue ?Dei Gratia? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (21148071 Rfn. Rudrabahadur Pun. 2 G.R.) Recipient was a Rifleman serving with the 2nd Gurkha Rifles regiment of the British Army Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 2nd issue ?Dei Gratia? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (21188101 Tpr. K.Cresswell. 13/18 H.) Recipient was a Trooper serving with the 13th / 18th Hussars Regiment of the British Army Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 2nd issue ?Dei Gratia? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (22258599 Cpl. J. B. Murphy. R.A.M.C.) Recipient was a Corporal serving with the Royal Army Medical Corps of the British Army Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 2nd issue ?Dei Gratia? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (22578235 Pte. A. Lynch. E. Yorks.) Recipient was a Private serving with the 1st Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment of the British Army Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 2nd issue ?Dei Gratia? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (22642066 Pte. J. H. Norris. R.A.O.C.) Recipient was a Private serving with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps of the British Army Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 2nd issue ?Dei Gratia? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (22650179 Pte. J. H. Golds. RWK.) Recipient was a Private serving with the 1st Battalion Royal West Kent Regiment of the British Army Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 2nd issue ?Dei Gratia? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (22739883 Pte. J. Millington. RPC.) Recipient was a Private serving with the Royal Pioneer Corps of the British Army Note: A scarce to find medal oand clasp on the market named to the Royal Pioneer Corps Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 2nd issue ?Dei Gratia? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (23058085 Pte. A. C. Fife. SWB.) Recipient was a Private serving with the 1st Battalion South Wales Borderers regiment of the British Army Condition: About VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 2nd issue ?Dei Gratia? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (23131578 Pte. V. C. Comley. R.A.V.C.) Recipient was a Private serving with the Royal Army Veterinary Corps of the British Army Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 2nd issue ?Dei Gratia? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (23239558 Pte. J. Furley. H.L.I.) Recipient was a Private serving with the 1st Battalion Highland Light Infantry regiment of the British Army Important: A rare to regiment medal and clasp issue as the Highland Light Infantry never deployed as a unit to Malaya theatre during the 'Emergency' Condition: GF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 2nd issue ?Dei Gratia? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (23370314 Pte. D. Parkin, K.O.Y.L.I.) Recipient was a Private serving with the 1st Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry regiment of the British Army Condition: Contact marks thus about VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 2nd issue ?Dei Gratia? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (23412714 Pte. P. G. Smith. R.A.D.C.) Recipient was a Private serving with the Royal Army Dental Corps of the British Army Campiagn medals named to the R.A.D.C. are rarely seen on the market Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 2nd issue ?Dei Gratia? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (23418877 Pte. N. Mayfield. Foresters.) Recipient was a Private serving with the 1st Battalion The Sherwood Foresters (Derbyshire Regiment) of the British Army Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 2nd issue ?Dei Gratia? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (23504004 Gnr. J. Comber. R.A.) Recipient was a Gunner serving with the Royal Artillery regiment of the British Army Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 2nd issue ?Dei Gratia? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (23631288 Pte. W. J. Green. 3. E. Anglian. R.) Recipient was a Private serving with the 3rd Battalion East Anglian Regiment of the British Army The regiment was the result of amalgamations in 1958 Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 2nd issue ?Dei Gratia? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (38756 Oscar. A.L. N.Z. Regt) Recipient was a New Zealand serviceman serving as a soldier with the New Zealand Regiment of the New Zealand Condition: Edge bruising about VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 2nd issue ?Dei Gratia? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (7554 SC.Gwee Kim Kiat. F Of. M. Pol.) Recipient was an ethnic Chinese policeman serving as a Special Constable with the Federation of Malaya Police Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 2nd issue ?Dei Gratia? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (A13912 G.W. Simpson.) Recipient was an Australian serviceman serving with the Royal Australian Air Force Important: Sergeant Gordon William Simpson enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force on 23 November 1952 and took his discharge on 23 November 1973. At time of discharge he held the GSM medal and clasp together with a RAAF Long Service & Good Conduct Medal and a Returned from Active Service Badge Sold together with a letter from the Department of Defence (Air Force Office) confirming above details Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 2nd issue ?Dei Gratia? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (A218536 R. E. Whitefield.) Recipient was an Australian serviceman serving with the Royal Australian Air Force Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 2nd issue ?Dei Gratia? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (Flt.Lt. RW. Beard.R.A.F.) Important: Flight-Lieutenant Beard is confirmed as serving as a Medical Officer Professor Richard William Beard MD, FRCOG, was born on 4 May 1931 and educated at Westminster School and Christ's College Cambridge. After service in the Royal Air Force as a Medical Officer, he made a career as a distinguished Obstetrician and Gynaccologist Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 2nd issue ?Dei Gratia? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (PK001848 Cpl. Lim Toh Koong. Malaya HG.) Recipient was an ethnic Chinese soldier serving as a Corporal with the Malaya Home Guard Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 2nd issue ?Dei Gratia? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (PK002703 HG. Paa B. Ariffin. Malaya HG.) Recipient was an ethnic Malay soldier serving with the Malaya Home Guard Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 2nd issue ?Dei Gratia? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (Q1101524 Pte. R. L. Malcolm. QARANC.) Recipient was a Private (Nurse) serving with the Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps of the British Army Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 2nd issue ?Dei Gratia? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (SMF/100749 Pte. Lim Kang Soy. S.M.F.) Note: The Singapore Military Forces (SMF) was a short-lived entity, established in 1954 and in existence only through to 1961, at which time the SMF was reorganized as the Singapore Armed Forces, or S.A.F. The recipient was an ethnic Chinese Singaporean soldier serving as a Private with the Singapore Military Forces A rare to find medal on the market named to this regiment Condition: Edge bruising otherwise GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 2nd issue ?Dei Gratia? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (W361821 Cpl. D. D. Fincham. W.R.A.C.) Recipient was a Corporal serving with the Womens Royal Army Corps of the British Army Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 2nd issue ?DeiGratia? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (23219728 Cpl. J, C. Maley. R.A.C.) Recipient was a Trooper serving with the Royal Armoured Corps of the British Army Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 2nd issue ?DeiGratia? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (31149916 Rfn. Digbahadur Rai. 10 G.R.) Recipient was a Rifleman serving with the 10th Gurkha Rifles regiment of the British Army Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR 2nd issue ?DeiGratia? legend with clasp ?Malaya? (Fg.Off. T. J. H. Phillips. R.A.F.) Important: Flying-Officer T.J.H. Phillips is confirmed as having been a 'Pilot' Trevor John Howard Phillips (Officer No 4179750) was a native of Edgware, Middlesex, England, where he was born on 25 October 1937. He enlisted into the Royal Air Foce as an Aircraftman Class II on 28 February 1956, being discharged on appointment to commission on 4 June 1950. He was commissioned as Pilot Officer in the General Duties (Pilot) Branch of the Royal Air Force on 5 June 1956. Subsequent promotions were Flying Officer on 5 June 1958 and lastly as Flight-Lieutenant on 5 December 1961. He transferred to the Reserve at his own request on 14 August 1964 Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR first issue with clasp 'Near East' (22137426 Sgt. D.A. Gill. RAPC.) Important: The recipient was a Sergeant serving with the Royal Army Pay Corps Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue & clasp 'Malaya' (21148788 Rfn Narbahadur Gurung 10th G.R.) Medal mounted swing style with brooch pin to reverse of the contemporary riband Condition: Light surface scratches on obverse otherwise VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue first type obverse legend 'Br Omn'. Fixed suspension model, with clasp 'Malaya' (3502957 Cpl. K. H. T. Clarke. R.A.F.) The recipient held the rank of Corporal while serving with the Royal Air Force Kenneth Henry T Clarke, son of Leonard Clarke & Mary Ann Clarke (nee Leak) was a native of Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, where he was born on 22 February 1929. At the time of the 1939 National Register for England & Wales, Kenneth is recorded as living with his family, including his elder sister Margaret J. Clarke (later Dickinson) at the family residence located at, 55 Beaumont Road, Loughborough. Kenneth joined the Royal Air Force in the immediate post-war era, and is known to have married at an early age, having wed Joyce Violet Barker in Leicestershire, England, during the second quarter of 1948, at which time his bride was serving in the Women's Royal Air Force (WR.A.F.). Kenneth Clarke is recorded as having died at Sunderland, England sometime during the last quarter of 1983 The original silk riband fitted with a mounting bar that retains its hinged pin and clasp fittings, and as-worn by the recipient Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue first type obverse legend 'Br Omn'. Swivel suspension model, with clasp 'Malaya' (25182 Pte. Ranganayi. Rh. A. R.) The recipient was an ethnic African soldier serving as an Askari (Private) while serving with the Rhodesian African Rifles, an infantry regiment raised from in the Colony of Southern Rhodesia Raised in 1940, the Rhodesian African Rifles had deployed to Burma in 1944-1945, where they first developed their skills as 'Jungle Fighters'. African soldiers first served overseas 'East of Aden' during the Second World War, where in the Burma Campaign no less than 3 x complete infantry divisions were extensively deployed viz 11th East African Division together with 81st & 82nd West African Divisions. In the post-war years the Rhodesian African Rifles served overseas in Malaya on a two year tour of duty 1956-1958 The original silk riband fitted with a mounting bar that retains its hinged pin and clasp fittings, and as-worn by the recipient Scarce seen on market to an Askari of the Rhodesian African Rifles Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with 2 x clasps 'Cyprus' 'Near East' (23503775 Pte. B. Cant. A. & S.H.) Note: The upper clasp attached by cotton thread Recipient was a Private serving with 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders at the time of qualifying for his medal and clasp Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with 2 X claspS 'Malaya' 'Cyprus' (23228757 Fus. T.J. O'Rourke, R.W.F. (Replacement) Note: Upper clasp attached by customary straight rod pin as issued The recipient of this officially marked 'Replacement' medal was a Fusilier serving with 1st Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers The medal mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Edge bruises GF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp ' Malaya' (23236223 Fus. J. Lyons, R.S.F.) Recipient was serving with 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers at time of qualifying for his medal and clasp Condition: Minor contact marks otherwise VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (10056 Pte. Hussein Abdulla Yafai, A.P.L.) The recipient was an ethnic Arab soldier holding the rank of Private while serving with the Aden Protectorate Levies, a locally raised unit for service in Aden Colony Condition: Tiny rim nicks otherwise VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (1075 Boy Yarman Muhammad, T.O.S.) Recipient was a locally enlisted ethnic Arab 'Boy' soldier holding the rank of 'Boy' while serving with the Trucial Oman Scouts Post 1945 issues of British campaign medals named to 'Boy' soldiers are rare Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (1228 Pte. Garib Salim. T.O.S.) Recipient was a locally enlisted ethnic Arab soldier holding the rank of Private while serving with the Trucial Oman Scouts The medal mounted in the swing-style. The mounting bar retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (1312 Pte. Khamis Marhun, T.O.S.) The recipient was an ethnic Arab soldier holding the rank of Private while serving with the Trucial Oman Scouts, a locally raised unit for service in the British Protectorate Arabian Gulf mainland states The medal contained in it's original named card box of issue Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (1374 Pte. Said Ali. T.O.S.) Recipient was a locally enlisted Arab soldier serving as a Private in the Trucial Oman Scouts Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (1420 Pte. Nukhairah Khilfan. T.O.S.) Recipient was a locally enlisted Arab soldier serving in the Trucial Oman Scouts Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (1445 N/Awwal A.A. Quteibi. F.G.) The recipient, an Arab locally enlisted soldier, was holding the rank of Naguib Awwal (Staff Sergeant), whilke serving in the Federal Guard a unit raised and deployed in Aden Colony A rare rank and unit to find on the market - by comparison medals to the Aden Protectorate Levies are much more prolific Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (183 Cpl. Midyin Salim. T.O.S.) Recipient was a locally enlisted ethnic Arab soldier holding the rank of Corporal while serving with the Trucial Oman Scouts Note: The recipient holds a very low three digit regimental number, almost certainly indicative of him being an original muster enlistment on the formation of the Trucial Oman Scots Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (183 Cpl. Midyin Salim. T.O.S.) Recipient was a locally enlisted ethnic Arab soldier holding the non-commissioned-officer (N.C.O.) rank of Corporal while serving with the Trucial Oman Scouts Important: The recipient's very low (3 x digits) regimental number shows that he was an original muster enlistment on the formation of the Trucial Oman Scouts, that had its Head Quarters in the Trucial Sate of Sharjah in 1956 (prior to the name change in 1956, the predecessor unit had been styled the Trucial Oman Levies (T.O.L.) which force was originally to be used as an internal security and rural gendarmerie, suppressing banditry and the slave trade, but had became a military force after the arrival of a Saudi Arabian force in the Buraimi Oasis in September 1952 The Trucial Oman Scouts fought in the Jebel Akhdar War in the Sultanate of Oman between 1955-1959, their deployments there helping to defeat the rebellion against the Sultan of Muscat. A scarce and desirable edal to an original muster of the Trucial Oman Scouts Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (2252 Pte. Ali Said. T.O.S.) The recipient was an Arab soldier holding the rank of Private while serving with the Trucial Oman Scouts, a British officered and Arab soldiered unit that, inspite of it's name, was raised and headquartered in the Trucial State of Sharjah, for general deployment in the Arabian Gulf region, and in particular the expansive desert borderlands along the Trucial States The Trucial Oman Scouts - both British Officers and Arab 'Other Ranks' - earned a number of British gallantry awards, and the unit as a whole was highly commended for it's deployment and services during the Jebel Akhdar Campaign, in Dhofar Province of the Sultanate of Oman ( a campaign in which the British Special Air Service Regiment, or S.A.S. played a very active role) In later years, following British withdrawl frorm the Gulf protectorates, including the various Trucial States, the corps morphed and formed the basis of the Union Defence Force of the independent state of Sharjah Sold - unusually so - together with accompanying original packet and named card box of issue, this additionally marked 'Disch' on front indicating that the recipient had taken his discharge by the time the medal was issued to his regiment for distribution A superb condition item, with original silk riband and highly desirable thus named to such an evocative colonial force Condition: Some toning otherwise virtually as issued near Mint

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (22825342 Pte. R.J. Avery. R.A.O.C.) Recipient was a Private serving with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (2329 Boy. Muhammad Khamis. T.O.S.) Recipient was a locally enlisted Arab 'Boy' soldier of the Trucial Oman Scouts Post 1945 campaign medals seen named to 'Boy' soldiers are extremely rare on the market Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (23683721 Fus. J. McAuley. R.H.F.) Recipient was a Fuslier serving with 1st Battalion Royal Highland Fusiliers Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (23736172 Fus. R. R. Nisbet. R.H.F.) The recipient held the rank of Fusilier while serving with 1st Battalion Royal Highland Fusiliers, a Scottish infantry regiment of the British Army The Royal Highland Fusiliers were formed in 1959, through the amalgamation of the Royal Scots Fusiliers (26th Foot) & the Highland Light Infantry (71st & 74th Foot) The regiments first overseas operational tour was to Aden Colony January 1960 - January 1961. When the regiment embarked for Aden their ranks included approximately 149 National Servicemen. In Aden Colony, the regiment was located at Singapore Lines - with a detached company group located in Mukeiras in neighbouring Yemen The GSM 1918 with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' was the first campaign medal earned by the Royal Highland Fusiliers Condition: Edge bruise otherwise VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (2445 Pte. Said Salim. T.O.S.) Recipient was a locally enlisted ethnic Arab soldier holding the rank of Private while serving with the Trucial Oman Scouts Condition: Dark toned EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (2659 Pte. Muhammad Ali. T.O.S.) Recipient was a locally enlisted Arab soldier serving in the Trucial Oman Scouts The medal is mounted in the court-style. The reverse of the mounting brooch retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (2875 Pte. Hamdan Sirhan. T.O.S.) Recipient was a locally enlisted Arab soldier serving as a Private with the Trucial Oman Scouts Condition: Toned EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (794 L/Cpl. Mubarak Ubaid, T.O.S.) Recipient was a locally enlisted ethnic Arab soldier holding the rank of Lance Corporal while serving with the Trucial Oman Scouts Note: The recipient's low three digit regimental number, possibly indicating that he was original muster enlistment on the formation of the Trucial Oman Scouts Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Brunei' (21139575 Spr. Tekbahadur Thapa. Gurkha Engrs.) Note: Attempted erasure of number and name, but number and name still legible, as is rank and regiment A scarce medal and clasp on the market when named to the Gurkha Engineers, as only 69 Gurkha Independent Field Squadron, Gurkha Engineers served during the Brunei Rebellion Condition: Minor contact marks VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Brunei' (21152521 Spr. Krishnaram Thapa. Gurkha Engrs.) Recipient was a Sapper serving with the Gurkha Engineers during the Brunei Rebellion Note: The Gurkha Engineers deployed to Brunei were 69 Gurkha Independent Field Squadron, Gurkha Engineers Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Brunei' (21152728 Dvr Ramanbahadur Rai. Gurkha A.S.C.) Note: Official corrections to recipients forename and family name A scarce medal and clasp on the market when named to the Gurkha Army Service Corps. Only one company of the Gurkha A.S.C. served in the Brunei Rebellion, vide 31 Company Condition: Minor contact marks VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Brunei' (2290 FF. Re. Nyandang, Sarawak Police) The suffix abbreviations represent that that locally enlisted recipient from Sarawak, was a Policeman serving with the 'Federal Force Reserve' of the Sarawak Police Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Brunei' (23887214 Rfn. P. Kelly, 1 Green Jackets) Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Canal Zone' (14465419 Sgt. J.C.H. Borthwick The Greys) Important: Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (7th Edition, 2006), only an estimated 23 x medals medals with this clasp are recorded as having been issued to the 'Royal Scots Greys', which regiment as a unit did not serve / deploy in the Canal Zone. Note: This medal to Sergeant Borthwich would have been one of the first issued to the regiment, as it is with officially impressed naming. The recipients unique army number indicates an enlistment post 1942 and before 1950 Medal is in virtually uncirculated condition in the original named official card box of issue Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Canal Zone' (22217886 Gdsm A W Wilcox WG) Note: The naming on this medal is officially impressed and thus denotes an early issue The recipient was a Guardsman serving with 1st Battalion Welsh Guards The medal complete with original white card box of issue Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Canal Zone' (22342125 Pte C Nicolson RAOC) Recipient was a Private soldier serving with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps at time of qualifying for his GSM The medal contained in original card box of issue, this still retaining the afixed lable with the printed name and service particulars of the recipient Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Canal Zone' (22403016 Spr H G Coppard RE) Recipient was a Sapper serving with the Royal Engineers Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Canal Zone' (22471945 Sigmn T B Harrison R Signals) Recipient was a Signalman serving with the Royal Corps of Signals Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Canal Zone' (AC1 P B Dunn (2597340) RAF) Uncommon on the market named to the Royal Air Force Note: The naming on this medal is officially impressed and thus denotes an early issue The medal mounted with a brooch pin for wearing, This complete with hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Cyprus' (1927931 Jnr. Tech. A. Lett. R.A.F.) The recipients unique RAF service number denotes an enlistment as a Boy Entrant sometime between September 1951 - July 1954 This medal to a Junior Technician in the Royal Air Force is mounted in the swing-style as worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the original hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Cyprus' (1931243 L.A.C. A.R. Anstruther. R.A.F.) The recipients unique RAF service number denotes a Boy Entrant enlistment sometime in or after July 1954 Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Cyprus' (22534745 Rfn. W.P. Alexander. R.U.R.) Recipient was a Rifleman serving with 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles at the time of his qualifying for the GSM Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Cyprus' (22963692 Pte. H. Watson. Para.) Recipient was a Private serving with the Parachute Regiment Note: 1st and 3rd Battalions of the Parachute Regiment served variously in Cyprus during the period of the EOKA insurgency Condition: Tiny edge nicks otherwise toned GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Cyprus' (23215065 Cpl. J. Perry, R.H.G.) The recipient a Non Commissioned Officer, or N.C.O., held the rank of Corporal while serving with the Royal Horse Guards, a cavalry regiment of the British Army Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Cyprus' (23388833 Pte. O. Blake. Glosters.) The recipient was a Private serving with 1st Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment, an infantry regiment of the British Army Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Cyprus' (23415098 Pte. R. Kerslake. Welch.) Recipient served in Cyprus with the 1st Battalion Welch Regiment Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Cyprus' (23449476 Pte. G. Bateman. D.L.I.) Recipient was a Private serving with the 1st Battalion Durham Light Infantry The medal mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Cyprus' (23454854 Pte. P. Smith. Wilts.) Recipient was a Private serving with the 1st Battalion Wiltshire Regiment Note: The GSM with clasp 'Cyprus' was the last campaign medal and clasp awarded to the Wiltshire Regiment prior to their amalgamation in 1959 - the regiment serving in Cyprus 1956-1958 Condition: Toned about EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Cyprus' (23469052 Sigmn. F.P. McCauley. R. Sigs.) Recipient was a Signalman serving with Royal Corps of Signals at the time of qualifying for his medal and clasp Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Cyprus' (23578830 Pte. P. Westerman R.A.P.C.) Recipient was a Private soldier serving with Royal Army Pay Corps Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' Important: The naming has been neatly erased / removed Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (18186557 Pte. Sapok B. Hashim, GSC.) The recipient, Sapok, son of Hashim, was an ethnic Malay soldier serving as a Private with the General Service Corps Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (1931677 S.A.C. D.K. Mulligan R.A.F.) Daniel Kevin Mulligan born on 4 October 1939 was a native of Glasgow, Scotland, and joined the Royal Air Force as a direct 'Boy Entrant' on 1 November 1955. He too his final discharge form the Royal Air Force on 3 October 1967 at which time his intended address was to be 90 Huntly Drive, Glenrothes, Fife, Scotland. During his R.A.F. service David's prmotions were LAC on 10 April 1957 and SAC on 10 October 1957, his trades throughout appear to be mostly as Air Wire Mechanic. He served in Malaya and Singapore between 12 September 1958 - 21 March 1961. He mariied Benita Marian Edwards at the parish church Hullavington, Wiltshire, on 21 December 1963. His conduct was 'Exemplary' Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (200071 O/C. Francis Lim Joo Hoe, Fed. Regt) An extremely rare 'rank', and uniquely used in the Federation Forces, denoting an 'Officer in Charge' (and not Officer Cadet)at the Royal Military College (Malaysia). For the purpose of military training, and the co-ordination of domestics military administration required within the Boys Wing, an Officer-in-Charge (O.C.) (later to be known as Chief Instructor - CI) was posted. He was responsible to the Director of Studies (DOS) and thus ultimately to the Commandant. A rare and desireable rank/regiment to a senior Chinese Warrant Officer. Condition: Official corrections to 'Fed' in unit, otherwise GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (20132 Pte. Lim Soo Kee, Fed. R.) The recipient was an ethnic Chinese serving as a Private with the multi ethnic 'Federation Regiment' Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (201554 Pte. Krishnan s/o Chelliah, Fed. R.) The recipient Krishnan, son of Chelliah, was an ethnic Indian Tamil serving as a Private in the multi-racial 'Federation Regiment' Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (21148071 Rfn. Rudrabahadur Pun, 2 G.R.) Recipient was a Rifleman serving with 2nd Gurkha Rifles Medal has been court-mounted for display Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (21149342 Rfn. Ramparsad Gurung 2/6 G.R.) Recipient was a Rifleman serving with the 2nd Battalion 6th Gurkha Rifles Note: The inclusion of battalion prefix in the naming styles for the GSM 1918 with clasp 'Malaya' when awarded to Gurkha Rifles Regiments only ever appears on medals to those qualifying towards the very end of 'Emergency' (circa 1958-60) and thus not often seen Condition: Some contact marks otherwise about VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (22501020 Pte. G.A. Webster. Gordons.) Note: An rare example of this medal to this regiment on the market 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders served in Malaya from circa 1950 to early 1954, and almost entirely received GVI issue GSM's, those few men of the Gordon awarded EIIR issue medals were either very late draftees to Malaya, and or served in malaya on attachment away from their parent regiment Medal fitted with original length of silk riband and contained in official card box of issue, together with medal riband mounted on pin-nack brooch Condition: Toned EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (22585840 Pte. K. Young. Som. L.I.) The recipient was serving with 1st Battalion Somerset Light Infantry during the Malaya Emergency Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (22773697 Tpr. S. Rutherford, S.A.S.) The recipient was a Trooper serving with the Special Air Service Regiment, or S.A.S., the Special Forces regiment of the British Army Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (22906317 Tpr K Unitt 12 L) Sold together with; - Army Book 111 Discharge from Whole Time Service of a National Service Soldier - Squad photo of N/S soldiers prior to posting to their units - 14 names on back inc Unitt - Photocopy of above group photo, with Unitt identified Recipient was a Trooper (Gunner Signaller by Trade) serving with the 12th Lancers (Royal Armoured Corps) Kenneth Unitt, the son of Norman and Edith Unitt, was a native of Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, where he was born on 4 June 1935. Prior to joining the British Army his 'Trade' was that of a 'Gas Fitter'. As a National Serviceman he joined the British Army on 6 August 1953, being posted to the 12th Lancers. He took his discharge from whole-time service on 28 August 1955. At discharge his Military Conduct was described as having been 'Very Good', and the below following Testimonail was given by his Officer; Quote, L/Cpl Unitt has been Sqn Storeman for most of his time with the Regiment. This job, which involves the issue & receipt of stores and the safeguaring of quite considerable amounts of valuable equipment, he has done exceptionally well. He is quiet and reserved in his manner but can be relied upon to work without supervision & to use initiative. He is always smart and well turned out and is completely honest. He is an excellent footballer & has done well at athletics. Unquote. Kenneth died in his home county of Warwickshire, sometime in the first quarter of 2001 Medal is mounted on contemporary silk riband in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The medal mounting bar retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (22932104 Tpr R. Davis, 11 H) Recipient served as a Trooper with 11th Hussars (a.k.a. 'The Cherry-Pickers') Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (22953747 Tpr. R. White. 12 L) Important: The medal and clasp entitlement confirmed in the recipients 'Certificate of Service' (which original document will accompany the medal) as his one and only medal entitlement Sold together with below following original itmes, mostly ephemera; - Regular Army Certificate of Service - Soldiers Record and Pay Book - Army Form D 401 - Army Form D 430 - Army Form D 427 - Bronze RLSS Medal named on reverse R. O White Dec 1948 - 2 x Royal Life Saving Certificates 'Dewsbury Technical School' December 1948 - Registered envelope (torn) from RAC Records Office to Doncaster address Lance-Corporal Robert Oates White, late 12th Lancers, was a native of Doncaster, Yorskshire, England, where he had been born circa 1934. He enlisted at Doncaster on 30 April 1953, and served a total of 7 years and 1 day, including 3 years 1 day with Colours and 3 years 361 days in the Reserve. During his time with the 12th Lancers he served as a Driver/Signaller, and was overseas in Malaya between 24 November 1953 to 3 October 1954. He also accrued 1 year and 80 days overseas service in Germany with BAOR. His military conduct on discharge was described as having been 'Very Good' The medal mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The original silk riband mounted on a pin-back brooch bar that retains it's hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (23020809 Pte J.R. Jones, R.A.P.C.) Recipient served with the Royal Army Pay Corps Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (23119861 Tpr. A. Staines. RAC.) Recipient was a Trooper serving with the Royal Armoured Corps Condition: Edge bruising and minor contacts otherwise about VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (23153330 Pte. J. Chalmers, K.O.S.B.) Recipient served with 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (23162954 Sgt. G. McL. Herd. R.A.E.C.) The recipient was a Sergeant serving with the Royal Army Educational Corps George McLeman Herd was a native of Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and is recorded as having resided at 189, Watermill Road, Fraserburgh, during the years 2002-2011 (UK Electoral Registers refer) Medal retaining the original silk riband as issued Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (23196792 Pte G.C Brooks, R.A.P.C.) Recipient was a Sergeant serving with the Royal Army Pay Corps Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (23200371 Fus J. Millar, R.S.F.) Recipient served with 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (23214634 Tpr D. Fuhr, S.A.S.) Note: A desireable medal in unusually fine condition to a member of the Special Air Service Regiment The medal contained in original named card box of issue (see picture attached) Condition: EF (virtually uncirculated)

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (23305705 Tpr. W. Scott. 15/19 H.) Recipient was a Trooper serving with the 15th / 19th Hussars Condition: Single small edge nick GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (23327749 Pte. E. Taylor. R. Lincolns.) Recipient was a Private serving with the 1st Battalion Royal Lincolnshire Regiment Sold together with original named card box of issue, with recipient details on box label The medal mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The silk riband suspended from a white metal brooch pin, this latter retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (23512502 Pte. R.D. Larkworthy. RAVC.) Recipient was a Private serving with the Royal Army Veterinary Corps Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (25183 Pte. Jeremiah. Rh. A.R.) Note: First letter of surname has been overstamped - as issued The recipient was an African soldier serving as a Private with the Rhodesian African Rifles Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (4831 Pte. Chamunorgwa, Rh. A.R.) The recipient was an African soldier serving as a Private with the Rhodesian African Rifles Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (EA18125184 Pte. John Baison, N.R.R.) Recipient served in the Northern Rhodesia Regiment Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (SMF/100749 Pte. Lim Kang Soy, S.M.F) A rarely seen on the market issue to a Chinese soldier serving in the Singapore Military Forces. Condition: Couple edge bruises otherwise GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Malaya' (W.O. Cl. 1 Che Din B. Che Ain, Malaya H.G.) The recipient, Che Din, son of Che Ain, was an ethnic Malay soldier holding Warrant Officer I Class rank (Sergeant Major) while serving with the Home Guard Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Near East' (22980194 Pte M.J. Croly, A.& S.H.) Recipient earned his medal and clasp for service duriung the 'Suez Campaign' while servign with 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Near East' (23237095 Pte J. Bonaccorsi. A. & S.H.) Recipient was a Private soldier serving in the 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders during the 'Suez Campaign' Condition: Single edge knock at 7 PM otherwise VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Near East' (23470231 Pte. J. Pentecost. Para.) The Parachute Regiment deployed three battalions during 'Operation Musketeer' in 1956. 1st and 2nd Battalions landed by sea, while 3rd Battalion dropped by Parachute - and the last time a battalion of the Parachute Regiment jumped en-masse in a 'Combat Drop' over enemy occupied territory Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp 'Near East' (25480683 Pte. H.K. Haley. W. Yorks.) Important: An attempt has been made to remove the naming, but this has not been successful, and for posterity the original naming remains almost entirely legible Condition: Naming rubbed (see above) otherwise GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp ?Arabian Peninsula? (2340910 Rfn. A. McIntyre. Cameronians.) Recipient was a Private serving with the 1st Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) The Cameronians deployed to THE Arabian Gulf state of Bahrain in 1957, with the dual-role of maintaining security in both Bahrain, as well as in the Trucial Oman States located on the south east littoral of the Arabian Peninsula. In summer of 1957 a rebellion broke out in Oman, and at the request of the beleaguered Sultan, 2 x companies of the Cameronians were airlifted to Muscat in support of the Sultan?s regime. The Cameronians were the only British infantry to be involved in the quelling of the 1957 rebellion. Several years later, the Sultan?s son, Qaboos ? the present day Sultan of Oman - served as an attached officer with the Cameronians in Germany Note: A hard medal with clasp to find on the market to this particular regiment Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp ?Cyprus? (4178108 A.C.1 A.E. Mitchell R.A.F.) Recipient was an Aircraftman 1st Class serving with the Royal Air Force Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp ?Malaya? (23109033 Pte G. Borthwick. K.O.S.B.) Recipient was a Private serving with the 1st Battalion King?s Own Scottish Borderers Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp \'Arabian Peninsula\' (10061 Pte Ahmed Abdulla Audhali, A.P.L.) Recipient was a locally recruited Arab serving in the Aden Protectorate Levies Condition: With overall contact wear thus about VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp \'Arabian Peninsula\' (23418495 Pte. R. Grayson. Y & L.) Note: At the time of qualifying for his medal and clasp the recipient was serving with 1st Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment, which unit served in Aden Colony in 1958 Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp \'Arabian Peninsula\' (23633715 Pte. A. Mason. Northamptons.) Note: At time of qualifying for this medal and clasp, the recipient was serving with 1st Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment, which regiment was in Aden Colony in 1959 Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp \'Arabian Peninsula\' (3008 Cpl. Yasin Ismail. T.O.S.) This medal was awarded to an Arab NCO holding the rank of Corporal who was serving in the Trucial Oman Scouts The medal in uncommonly good condition Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp \'Arabian Peninsula\' (586663 Cpl. J.E. Pittock. R.A.F.) Note: The recipients unique R.A.F. is in the block allocated in August 1944 for Aircraft Apprentices Sold together with original named card box of issue for the medal The medal mounted in the swing-style suspended from a contemporary silk riband, with the mounting brooch retainign the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp \'Arabian Peninsula\' (9368 Pte. Abdulla Saleh Saidi. A.P.L.) This medal was awarded to an Arab serviceman serving with the Aden Protectorate Levies Condition: About VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp \'Cyprus\' (23296861 Sgt C Taylor RAEC) The medal which is fitted with it\'s original length of silk riband, is contained in the official named card box of issue Scarce to find this particular medal clasp on the market named to a member of the Royal Army Educational Corps Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp \'Malaya\' (23350919 Sgt. D.P. Morse. R.A.E.C.) Recipient was a Sergeant serving with the Royal Army Educational Corps, and hence uncommon to this unit on the market Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp \'Malaya\' (25061 PC Wan Soo F. of. M. Pol) Uncommon on the market to find a GSM named to a Chinese recipient of the Federation of Malaysia Police Force which unit was overwhelmingly represented by ethnic Malays Condition: Toned GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue with clasp \'Near East\' (23303265 Pte. E. Douglas R.S.) Recipient was a Private soldier serving with 1st Battalion Royal Scots The medal fitted with what is probably the original issue ribbon, and suspended \'swing style\' from a hinged pin-back mounting brooch. This latter retaining the hinged pin fitting Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue, with clasp 'Malaya' (23172293 Pte D. Towes. Green Howards.) Recipient was a Private serving in the 1st Battalion The Green Howards A rare to regiment medal issue type, as while the Green Howards served with distinction in Malaya, they did so as a regiment only between the dates 1948-1952, and hence received GVI issue medals and clasps. This presumably being an award to a soldier who arrived in theatre in late 1952, and subsequently transferred to anothere regiment when his parent regiment left the country in 1952, or represents a soldier who was later posted with a draft to serve on attachment in Malaya. In any event a scarce obverse issue medal to the Greeen Howards See listed separately a related GSM 1962 with 'South Arabia' clasp to a family relative of the recipient, also called Towes, who served with 1st Battalion Price of Wales's Yorkshire Regiment. The medals had been sourced together, but the relationship is unknown Condition: Toned GVF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR issue, with clasp 'Malaya' (W/354530 Cpl. P. V. Crump, W.R.A.C.) Note: Medal has 2 x neat official corrections to 'CR' of surname - and a not uncommon occurrence with this particular medal and clasp issue Recipient was a female serving as a Corporal with the Women's Royal Army Corps Condition: Couple of edge nicks otherwise VF

General Service Medal 1918. EIIR with clasp \'Cyprus\' (23433670 Fus T W Lee RSF) Note: A replica named medal The recipient, a National Serviceman, held the rank of Fusilier while serving with the 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers The medal mounted in the court-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting brooch retaining its hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. GV 1st issue with clasp \'S. Persia\' (5118 Sepoy Baz Khan. 1-127-Baluchis) Important: The GSM Medal and clasp verified per the respective medal roll of 1/127 Baluchis (Ref WO 100/G43/453) that was compiled and signed at Chaman Cantonment, India, on 17 September 1923. The medal roll with remarks showing that Sepoy Baz Khan had already been 'Discharged' from the British Indian Army, by the time the medal roll was compiled Reference WO 100/G43/453) the medal roll of 1/127 Baluchis for the GSM with clasp 'S. Persia' show that a total of 1169 x medals and clasp were claimed in 1923, and subsequently forwarded to the regiment. By 1928, just over more than half (over 51%) of the medals and clasps were remaining with the regiment as unclaimed, and undelivered to the recipients. In 1928, the regiment claimed that 602 medals (the receivers count was actually 598 x medals) were returned to the War Office for taking into stock (and subsequent scrapping) at the Royal Mint. For Indian Army infantry regiments, like the Baluch Regiment, that typically recruited heavily from amongst Pathans from the tribal territories of the North West Frontier, and from nomadic tribes scattered across the Baluchistan Agency, the distribution of Great War era medals earned by men who had taken their discharges in the early inter-war years, was generally difficult. The resulting high numbers of medals remaining undelivered, were returned to the War Office, and thence back to the Royal Mint for scrapping! The recipient was a soldier of the Muslim faith serving as a Sepoy (Private) with the 1st Battalion 127th Queen Mary's Own Baluch Light Infantry, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army In 1922 the 127th Baluchis were re-styled 3rd Battalion (Queen Mary's Own) 10th Baluch Regiment or 3/10th Baluch, and in 1947, on transfer to the Pakistan Army became, 3rd Battalion (Queen Mary's Own) The Baluch Regiment. In 2021, the regiment continued to serve in the Pakistan Army as, 10th Battalion The Baloch Regiment, or 10 Baloch Condition: Toned GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue & clasp \'N.W. Persia\' (2525 Sowar Nek Mohd. C of Guides (Cav)) Important: Medal and clasp entitlement confirmed as issued per the respective campaign medal roll of the Corps of Guides Cavalry held at The National Archives (ref WO 100/G22/432) that was compiled and signed at Mardan Cantonment, North West Frontier Province, India on 18 March 1924 The recipient was an Indian cavalryman holding the rank of Sowar (Trooper) while serving with the Corps of Guides Cavalry - the most famous regiment of the British Indian Army Note: An estimated 562 x GSM's were issued to 'All-Ranks', including followers, of the Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides (Cavalry), of which 307 x medals had the single clasp 'N.W. Persia'; 53 x medals had the single clasp 'Kurdistan' and 193 x medals had both clasps (N.W. Persia & Kurdistan). However, and consistent with other issuances of this medal to Indian Army regiments, many of the medals were never distributed, or delivered, to the actual recipients. In the case of the 'Guides', a total of 148 medals - of which 74 medals had the single clasp 'N.W. Persia' - remained undistributed by 1930, in which year they were returned to the Army Department, New Delhi, in 1930, for scrapping to bullion, for re-use by the treasury A desirable medal to the most distinguished regiment of the British Indian Army Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with 2 x clasps \'Iraq\' & \'Kurdistan\' (574 Naik Chanda Singh, 15-Sikhs.) Note: Upper clasp attached by a straight metal rod Medal Verification: Medal and clasps entitlement confirmed as issued per the respective campaign medal rolls of the 2nd Battalion (Ludhiana Sikhs)11th Sikh Regiment held at The National Archives per below references: - GSM with clasp Iraq: WO 100/G41/450 compiled & signed at Mhow Cantonment, India, on, 10 September 1923 - GSM clasp Kurdistan: WO 100/G41/451 compiled and signed at Manzai Cantonment, North West Frontier of India, on, 23 May 1925 showing both regimental nos The recipient was by ethnicity and faith a Jat Sikh holding the rank of Naik (Corporal) while serving with the 2nd Battalion (Ludhiana Sikhs) 11th Sikh Regiment, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army Prior to 1922, the recipient had been serving with 15th (Ludhiana) Sikhs, in which unit he held the regimental number 574. In 1922, the 15th Sikhs were restyled as 2nd Battalion (Ludhiana Sikhs) 11th Sikh Regiment. In the re-styled 2/11 Sikh Regiment, Chandra Singh, now a Lance Havildar (Lance-Sergeant) was allocated the \'new\' regimental number 1049. The latter medal roll entry shows both of Chanda Singh\'s regimental numbers Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with 2 x clasp 'Iraq' & 'N.W. Persia' (33712 Pte. M. Hayes. R. IR. Fus.) Important: The medal and both clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers (ref WO 100/G7/47) compiled and signed at Hamilton on 6 April 1926. The recipient continued to serve post 1920, at which time he was assigned a new unique army number vis 7041777 Recipient was a Private soldier serving with the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Rifles at the time of qualifying for his medal Condition: Toned GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with 2 x clasps 'Kurdistan' & 'Iraq' (5025 Rfmn. Narbahadur Limbu. 1-10 Gurkha R.) Important: The medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles (ref WO 100/G28/438). The recipient is showing as having taken his discharge from the Indian Army by the time the medal roll was compiled and signed at Quetta, Baluchistan, India, on 29 March 1924 The recipient was a Gurkha soldier from Eastern Nepal who was holding the rank of Rifleman while serving with 1st battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles of the British Indian Army Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with 2 x clasps 'S. Persia' 'Kurdistan' (4283 Sepoy Hamesh Gul. 1-55-Coke's R.) Note: Upper clasp attached by rivets Note: The medal and both clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion 55th Coke's Rifles (Frontier Force) an infantry regiment of the Indian Army (ref WO 100/G27/437). The recipient was still serving with his regiment when the medal roll was compiled and signed at Kamptee, India, on 10 October 1923 A scarce on the market 'confirmed' double clasp campaign medal Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with 2 x clasps \'S. Persia\' & \'Iraq\' (5458 Sepoy Gul Naib. 126 Infantry.) Upper clasp attached by rivets The recipients medal roll entry and corresponding medal index cards, show entitlement to two clasps, \'Iraq\' & \'Kurdistan\' - the summary of medals and clasps awarded to this unit, record only a single \'S. Persia\' being issued By ethnicity and faith, the recipient was a Punjabi Mussalman soldier who held the rank of \'Sepoy\' (Private) while serving with the 126 Baluchistan Infantry regiment of the British Indian Army Medal and clasps verification: The recipients entitlement to the \'Iraq\' & \'Kurdistan\' clasp (but not S. Persia clasp) is confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of 126th Baluchistan Infantry (Ref WO 100/G25/435) signed by the Officer Commanding 2nd Battalion 10th Baluch Regiment, at Fort Sandeman, Baluchistan, India (now located in Pakistan), in 1924. The medal roll being annotated to show that the recipient had was no longer effective, having been \'Discharged\' In 1922, the 126th Baluchistan Infantry were amalgamated and retitled 2nd Battalion 10th Baluch Regiment of the British Indian Army. In 1947, the descendent unit transferred to the Pakistan Army, and continues to serve in the multi-battalion \'Baloch Regiment\' on the Pakistan Army in 2024 Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Borneo' (21144219 Cpl Jasbahadur Gurung, 1/2 GR) Recipient served as a Corporal with 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Iraq' (1468 Sowar Karim Baksh. 22-Cavalry.) Important: The medal and clasp verified as entitled per the campaign medal roll of 22nd Sam Browne's Cavalry (F.F.) (reference WO100/G51/461) which was compiled and signed at Sialkot, Punjab, India, on 17 June 1924. The medal roll shows that a total of 298 medals with 298 x clasps 'Iraq' were claimed by the 22nd Cavalry The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with the 22nd Cavalry, a regiment of the Indian Army Note: In 1921 the 22nd Sam Browne's Cavalry (Frontier Force) was amalgamated with the 25th Cavalry (F.F.) and restyled 12th Cavalry (Frontier Force), and in 1927 renamed as Sam Browne's Cavalry (12th Frontier Force) Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Iraq' (1836 B. Boy Baram Din, S & T. Corps) Note: The recipient Baram Din, held the trade of 'Bellows Boy' while serving with the Supply and Transport Corps of the Indian Army Important: Medal and clasp entitlement confirmed per the respective medal roll (Ref WO 100/G18/428). At the time of qualifying for his GSM 1918, the medal roll shows that he had been serving with 20th Mule Corps between 7 February 1916 to 12 June 1921, during which time he was attached to 116th Transport Company. The medal roll was compiled at Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, India on 3 July 1926 The Supply and Transport Corps were from 1923 restyled as Indian Army Service Corps, and in 1935 became Royal Indian Army Service Corps Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Iraq' (1928 A.L.D. Azam Ali Khan, 5-Cavalry) Recipient was an Acting Lance Daffadar serving with the 5th Cavalry, Indian Army Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Iraq' (21510 Sjt. T. Carroll. E.York.R) Important: The recipients entitlement to the medal and clasp are confirmed on his respective medal index card Recipient was a native of Sunderland, Co Durham, England, where his residence was at 42, South Johnson Street. Reference the recipients Medal Index Card, Thomas Carroll is confirmed as first having entered theatre of war 'France' on 26 January 1915, at which time he was serving with the Durham Light Infantry. He later transferred to the East Yorkshire Regiment. He was entitled to a 1914-15 trio and GSM 1918 Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Iraq' (257119 Gnr. H.W.J. Cox. R.A.) Important: The medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of the Royal Artillery (ref WO 100/G1/411). The recipient is notated on the roll as having served with the Royal Field Artillery and that the medal had been issued to the recipient on 28 February 1924 The recipients full name - as recorded on the medal roll - was Henry William J. Cox Sold together with a photocopied respective entry from above cited medal roll Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Iraq' (2904 Dfdr. Jit Singh 10-Lcrs.) Important: The medal and clasp verified as entitled per the campaign medal roll of 10th (D.C.O.) Lancers (reference WO100/G44/454). The medal roll shows that a total of 718 x medals with single clasp 'Iraq' were claimed by the 10th Lancers. Additionally the regiment also claimed 1 x medals with 2 x clasps 'Iraq' & 'Kurdistan', and 1 x medal with clasp 'Kurdistan' The recipient was a Dafadar (Sergeant) serving with the 10th Lancers, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Note: In 1922 the 10th (D.C.O.) Lancers was amalgamated with the 9th Hodson's Horse and restyled 4th (D.C.O.) Hodson's Horse Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Iraq' (4118 Sepoy Sundar Singh. 15-Sikhs.) Important: Medal and clasp confirmed as entitled and issued per the respective medal roll (WO 100/G40/450) compiled and signed at Mhow, India, on 10 September 1923, at which time the recipient is shown as still serving with his regiment, which by that time had been retitled as the 2nd Battalion 11th Sikh Regiment following the reorganisation Indian Army in 1922 Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Iraq' (4676 Sowar Udham Singh, 32-Lancers) Recipient was a Sowar (equivelant of Trooper) serving with the 32nd Lancers, Indian Army Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Iraq' (532556 Pte. H. G. Davis. 8-Hrs.) Important: The medal and clasp to Private Davis confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of the 8th Hussars (ref WO 100/G1/411) compiled at York, England, on 19 October 1923 Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Iraq' (7080 Pte H.S. Barrett. R.A.M.C.) Important: The medal and clasp to Private Herbert Samuel Barrett confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of the Royal Army Medical Corps (ref WO 100/G9/419) compiled at Woking, England, on 15 June 1923 Note: In addition to the GSM 1918, Herbert Samuel Barrett, was also entitled to the 1914 Star and clasp, together with the British War and Interallied Victory campaign medals for his services during the Great War. His Medal Index Card is annotaed to show that Herbert had first entered a theatre of war 'France' on 23 August 1914 at which time he was then serving with 10th Field Ambulance Royal Army Medical Corps Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Iraq' (7253917 Pte. W. Allen. R.A.M.C.) Important: The medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of the Royal Army Medical Corps (ref WO 100/G9/419). The recipient is notated on the roll as having served with 'B' Company G.S. 29 R.A.M.C. The medal roll having bene compiled at Woking. England, on 17 December 1923 The recipients full name - as recorded on the medal roll - was Walter Allen Condition: Minor edge bruise otherwise about GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Iraq' (7657717Cpl H.T.C. Taylor, R.A.P.C.) A scarce to regiment medal and clasp issue as the recipient served with the Royal Army Pay Corps Condition: Single tiny edge nick at 4 O'clock otherwise GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Iraq' (7658066 Cpl. V.G. Taylor. R.A.P.C.) Important: Corporal Victor George Taylor is confirmed as entitled to medal and clasp on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/G9/419) of the Royal Army Pay Corps dated 31 May 1923 Note: The recipient's extant Medal Index Card shows that he did not serve during the Great War, and hence was not entitled to any campaign medals for the Great War A scarce on market medal and clasp entitlement to the Royal Army Pay Corps Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Iraq' (89471 Pte. W. Darrall. North'd Fus.) Important: Recipient confirmed as entitled to medal and clasp on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/G3/413) wherein he is shown as having served with 2nd Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, and that he had taken his discharge sometime before the medal roll was compiled at Infantry Records York on 15 December 1924 Note: The recipient's extant Medal Index Card only shows entitlement and award of the GSM and clasp Sold together with hard-copy extract pages from the respective medal roll, and Medal Index Card Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Iraq' (L-979 2-Cl. Intpr. Haron Moshi, C.M. Intptrs.) Note: The recipient Haron Moshi, who was of the Jewish faith and had been locally enlisted from amongst the Iraqi Jewish community. At the time of qualifying for the GSM 1918 while on attachment to Air Headquarters British Forces in Iraq, he was holding the appointment of 2nd Class Interpreter in the Corps of Military Interpreters Important: Medal and clasp entitlement confirmed per the respective medal roll (Ref WO 100/G53/463). At the time of qualifying for his GSM 1918, he was serving on attachment at Air Headquarters British Forces in Iraq, Baghdad. The medal which was compiled at Baghdad on 17 November 1924, is signed by the Officer Commanding Air Staff Intelligence The medal has been court-mounted. The reverse of the mounting brooch retaining it's original pin and clasp fittings Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Iraq' (S-39381 Pte J. E. Buley. Rif.Brig.) Important: The medal and clasp to Private John E. Buley confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of the Rifle Brigade (ref WO 100/G7/417) compiled at Winchester, England, on 20 August 1923 Note: In addition to the GSM 1918, John E. Buley, was also entitled to the British War and Interallied Victory campaign medals for his services during the Great War. His Medal Index Card is annoated to show that the address of John E. Buley, was 82 East Street, Reading Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Kurdistan' (19101 Dvr, Saidal Khan R A.) Important: The medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 120th Pack Battery, Royal Artillery (ref WO 100/G32/442) Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Kurdistan' (2740 Naik Jaisi Ram. 52-Sikhs.) Important: Naik Jaisi Ram (a Dogra Rajput) is confirmed in primary sources (the respective medal roll) as having been 'Killed-in-Action' in Kurdistan on 8 August 1919 Note: The medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion 52nd Sikhs (Frontier Force) an infantry regiment of the Indian Army (ref WO 100/G31/441). The recipient is notated under the remarks column of the medal roll as being 'Killed-in-Action on 8/8/19', the medal roll having been compiled at Jullunder, India, on 13 December 1923 The CWGC recors that Naik (Corporal) Jaisi Ram died on 8 August 1919. He was the son of Gusaun of Undrana, Palampur, Kangra, Punjab. and his sacrifice is commemorated on the Basra Memorial Sold together with hard copies of the respective Battalion War diary (in which Jaisi Ram is named), Medal Index Card & CWGC casualty details A rare 'confirmed' battle casualty for the Kurdistan campaign, for the action at ?Mazorra Gorge? fought on 8 August 1919. On that day of battle at Mazorra Gorge, the 51st Sikhs incurred losses of 31 x All-Ranks ?Killed-in-Action? and another 43 ?All-Ranks? ?Wounded-in-Action? Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Kurdistan' (3233752 Pte. J. Hill. Cameronians.) Medal and clasp entitlement confirmed on the respective campaign medal roll of the 2nd Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) (ref WO 100/G4/414) wherein he is shown as still serving with battalion at the time the medal roll was compiled and dated at Quetta, Baluchistan, India on 20 April 1925, and that he had previously held the regimental number 63102 before the allocation of unique army numbers in 1920 Note: The recipients 2 x extant Medal Index Cards (accessible at The National Archives) confirm entitlement to the GSM 1918 with clasp 'Kurdistan' only Condition: Dark toned EF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Kurdistan' (3235819 Pte. W. M. Connell. Cameronians.) Medal and clasp entitlement confirmed on the respective campaign medal roll of the 2nd Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) (ref WO 100/G4/414) wherein he is shown as still serving with battalion at the time the medal roll was compiled and dated at Quetta, Baluchistan, India on 20 April 1925 Note: The recipients 2 x extant Medal Index Cards (accessible at The National Archives) confirm entitlement to the GSM 1918 with clasp 'Kurdistan' only Important: The 2nd Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) were the only Scottish infantry regiment to qualify as a complete unit for any of the issues / clasps of the General Service Medal 1918 with the GV obverse Condition: Loose supension claw, otherwise VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Kurdistan' (351258 A.C.2. W.H.Izzard. R.A.F.) The recipient held the rank of Aircraftman 2nd Class while quaifying for the medal and clasp with the Royal Air Force Note: Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (7th Edition, 2006) only 3 x squadrons of the Royal Air Force qualified for this medal clasp, viz 6, 30 and 63 Squadrons Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Kurdistan' (3707 Sowar Ralla Singh. 9-Horse.) Important: The medal and clasp verified as entitled per the campaign medal roll of 9th Hodson's Horse (reference WO100/G44/454) which was compiled and signed at Lahore Cantonment, India, on 7 June 1927. The medal roll shows that a total of 718 x medals with single clasp 'Kurdistan' were claimed by the 9th Hodson's Horse. Additionally the regiment also claimed 2 x medals with 2 x clasps 'Iraq' & 'Kurdistan', and 2 x single (loose) clasps 'Kurdistan' The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with the 9th Hodson's Horse, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Note: In 1922 the 9th Horse was amalgamated with the 10th (D.C.O.) Lancers and restyled 4th (D.C.O.) Hodson's Horse Condition: Toned GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Kurdistan' (4346 Sepoy Bhola Singh. 126-Infantry.) Important: The medal and single clasp entitlement confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of 126th Baluchistan Infantry (Ref WO 100/541) signed by the Officer Commanding 2nd Battalion 10th Baluch Regiment, at Fort Sandeman, India, on 15 May 1924. The medal roll being annotated to show that the recipient had transferred to the 72nd Punjabis - which latter regment became 3rd Battalion 2nd Punjab Regiment in 1922 Note: In 1922, the 126th Baluchistan Infantry were amalgamated and retitled 2nd Battalion 10th Baluch Regiment of the Indian Army Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Kurdistan' (746A Sepoy Bhag Singh. 1-13 F.F.Rif.) The recipient is confirmed as having been entitled to both medal and clasp on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/G27/437) that was signed by the Officer Commanding 'B.Coy' 1st battalion 13 Frontier Force Rifles (Coke's Rifles) at Kamptee, Central Provinces, India, on 26 March 1925 Sold together with copy of the medal roll entry page that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'N.W. Persia' (167 Sepoy Thallu 2-26-Punjabis.) Important: The medal and clasp verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of the 2nd Battalion 26th Punjabis (ref WO 100/G23/433) compiled and signed at Silakot, Punjab, India, on 5 January 1924 The recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the ?War Raised? 2nd Battalion 26th Punjabis, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'N.W. Persia' (2258 Sepoy Devasagayam. 64 Pioneers) Important: The medal and clasp entitlement confirmed per the respective medal roll (Ref WO 100/G27/437) that was compiled and signed at Bangalore, India, on 10 December 1923 by the Officer Commanding Depot 2/1 Madras Regiment Note the recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving in the 64th Pioneers regiment. In 1922 the 64th Pioneers were amalgamated with the 81st Carnatic Infantry to become 2nd Battalion 1st Madras Regiment of the Indian Army Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'N.W. Persia' (2525 Sowar Nek Mohd. C of Guides (Cav)) Important: Medal and clasp entitlement confirmed as issued per the respective campaign medal roll of the Corps of Guides Cavalry held at The National Archives (ref WO 100/G22/432) that was compiled and signed at Mardan Cantonment, North West Frontier Province, India on 18 March 1924 The recipient was a an Indian cavalryman holding the rank of Sowar (Trooper) while serving with the Corps of Guides Cavalry - the most famous regiment of the British Indian Army Note: An estimated 562 x GSM's were issued to 'All-Ranks', including followers, of the Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides (Cavalry), of which 307 x medals had the single clasp 'N.W. Persia'; 53 x medals had the single clasp 'Kurdistan' and 193 x medals had both clasps (N.W. Persia & Kurdistan). However, and consistent with almost all other issuance of this medal to Indian Army regiments, a great many of the medals were never distributed to the actual recipients. In the case of the 'Guides', a total of 148 medals - of which 74 medals had the single clasp 'N.W. Persia' - remained undistributed by 1930, in which year they were returned to the Army Department, New Delhi, in 1930, for scrapping to bullion, for re-use by the treasury A desirable medal to a most distinguished regiment Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'S. Persia' (1005 Dfdr. Ghulam Akbar, 26-Light Cav.) Important: The medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 26th King George's Own Light Cavalry, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army (ref WO 100/G38/448). The recipient - who is shown as having been a member of "F" Squadron of his regiment, is notated under the remarks column of the medal roll as having been 'Pensioned' by the time the medal roll was compiled at Peshawar, India, on 8 November 1923 Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'S. Persia' (1005 Dfdr. Ghulam Akbar, 26-Light Cav.) Important: The medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 26th King George's Own Light Cavalry, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army (ref WO 100/G38/448). The recipient - who is shown as having been a member of "F" Squadron of his regiment, is notated under the remarks column of the medal roll as having been 'Pensioned' by the time the medal roll was compiled at Peshawar, India, on 8 November 1923 The recipient was a an Indian non commissioned officer (N.C.O.) holding the rank of Dafadar (Sergeant) while serving with 26th King George's Own Light Cavalry, a mounted cavalry regiment of the British Indian Army Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'S. Persia' (1015 Sowar Muzzafar Khan. 26-Light Cav.) Important: The medal and clasp verified as entitled per the campaign medal roll of 26th (D.C.O.) Light Cavalry (reference WO100/G38/488) which was compiled and signed at Peshawar, North West Frontier Province of India,8 November 1923, wherein the recipient is shown as having served in South Persia with 'F' Squadron of the regiment between 9 April 1918 - 8 May 1919. The medal roll shows that a total of 249 medals were claimed by the 26th Light Cavalry comprising 175 X S. Persia clasps (all to 'F' Squadron) and 74 X Iraq clasps respectively The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with the 26th Light Cavalry, a regiment of the Indian Army Note: In 1922 the 26th Light Horse was amalgamated and restyled 8th K.G.O. Light Cavalry A scarce unit for this medal and clasp, with only one squadron deployed in theatre and qualifying for the medal and clasp 'S. Persia' Condition: Toned GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'S. Persia' (1345 Naik Niadar Singh. 2-1-Brahmans.) Important: The medal and clasp entitlement confirmed per the respective medal roll (Ref WO 100/G43/453) that was compiled and signed at Jhelum, India, on 24 February 1925. The regiment receuving an estimated 1334 medals, of which 492 x medals were unclaimed and consequently scrapped in 1928! Note the recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving in 2nd Battalion 1st Brahmans, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army, which in 1922 was amalgamated and re-titled 10th Battalion 1st Punjab Regiment, which was the training battalion for 1/Punjab Regiment Condition: Minor edge bruising VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'S. Persia' (1414 L.Naick Haji 1-127-Baluch L.I.) Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. Gv first issue with clasp 'S. Persia' (1452 Sepoy Ramsabad Misr. 2-1-Brahmans.) Important: The medal and clasp verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion 1st Brahmans (reference WO100/G43/453), the roll compiled and signed at Jhelum, North West Frontier Province, India, 24 February 1925 Note: in 1922 the 1st Brahmans were re-styled 4th Battalion 1st Punjab Regiment Condition: Silver 'Bazaar Wallah' test mark on rim near claw, otherwise toned about VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'S. Persia' (280 Sepoy Karam Dad. 1-55-Coke's R.) Important: The medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion 55th Coke's Rifles (Frontier Force) an infantry regiment of the Indian Army (ref WO 100/G27/437). The recipient is notated under the remarks column of the medal roll as having been 'Discharged' by the time the medal roll was compiled at Kamptee, India, on 10 October 1923 Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'S. Persia' (3831 Sepoy Ram Singh. 1-55-Coke's R.) Important: Sepoy Ram Singh is confirmed in primary sources (the respective medal roll) as having been 'Killed-in-Action' in South Persia Note: The medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion 55th Coke's Rifles (Frontier Force) an infantry regiment of the Indian Army (ref WO 100/G27/437). The recipient is notated under the remarks column of the medal as being 'Killed-in-Action', the medal roll having been compiled at Kamptee, India, on 10 October 1923 The CWGC record that Sepoy Ram Singh died on 17 February 1920. He was the son of Gopi Chand of Nesti, Kangra, Punjab, and his sacrifice is commemorated on the Delhi Memorial (India Gate) Sold together with hard copies of the respective medal roll and Medal Index Card A rare 'confirmed' battle casualty for the Persia campaign (most often vendors only guess at the reasons for death basis CWGC entries that of course do not reveal the cause of death), as endorsed in the respective medal roll - a key primary reference source Condition: Some light scratches on obverse otherwise GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'S. Persia' (400 Dvr. Bishen Singh. R.A.) Important: The medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 116th Pack Battery, Royal Artillery (ref WO 100/G34/444) Note: The recipient was a Driver, who the medal roll (above referenced) notes as having served with 36th Mountain Battery of the Indian Army at the time of his qualifying for the award of the GSM with clasp 'South Persia' Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'S. Persia' (403 Sowar Maskin Shah. Burma M. Rif.) Important: The medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of the Burma Mounted Rifles (ref WO 100/G48/458). The recipient - a Punjabi Muslim volunteer from the Bhamo Battalion Burma Military Police - is shown as having served with the Burma Mounted Rifles between 13 August 1918 to 30 April 1919. In his parent corps, Bahmo Battalion Burma Military Police, the recipient held the regimental number 558, and the rank of 'Sepoy' (Private), while in the Burma Mounted Rifles his regimental number was 403 and he held the rank of 'Sowar' (Trooper). The respective medal roll was compiled and signed at Bhamo, Burma, on 29 March 1924 Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'S. Persia' (498 Sowar Lachman Singh. Burma M. Rif.) Important: The medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of the Burma Mounted Rifles (ref WO 100/G48/458). The recipient - a Sikh volunteer from the Reserve Battalion Burma Military Police - is notated under the remarks column of the medal roll as having been 'Discharged' by the time the medal roll was compiled at Pyabwe, Burma, on 5 March 1924 The recipient was a Sowar (trooper) serving with the War Raised 'Burma Mounted Rifles' Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'S. Persia' (85 Sepoy Mada Khan. 2-129-Baluchis.) Important: The medal and clasp entitlement confirmed per the respective medal roll (Ref WO 100/G38/488) that was compiled and signed at Rajkot, India, on 12 October 1923 (an estimated 939 medals issued). The roll confirms the recipients entitlement to the medal and clasp for 'Iraq', but with notation that the recipient had been transferred to 1st Brahmans (which unit as a regiment qualified for the clasp 'S.Persia') sometime prior to the medal roll having been compiled and signed Note the recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving in 2nd Battalion 129 Baluchis, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'S. Persia' (Jemdr. Habib Khan) Note: Cross reference between the on-line Medal Index Cards and Medal Rolls for the GSM 1918 indicate that there was only one Viceroys Commissioned Officer of this rank and name who earned the GSM with clasp 'S. Persia' Important: The medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion 127th Queen Mary's Own Baluch Light Infantry, a regiment of the Indian Army (ref WO 100/G43/453). The recipient is notated under the remarks column of the medal roll as having 'Died' by the time the medal roll was compiled at Chaman, India, on 17 September 1923 Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp 'Southern Desert Iraq' (30880 Sepoy Maruti Patne, 3-5 Mahratta L,I,) Important: The recipient a 'Marathi' Sepoy (Private) serving in 3rd Battalion 5th Mahratta Light Infantry, is confirmed as entitled to the medal and clasp per the respective medal roll (WO 100/G27/437), which shows that the medal was issued on 30 May 1930 The extant medal roll, above referred to shows that only 31 of these clasps (27 with medal and 4 as single clasps) were awarded to 'All-Ranks' (including attested followers) of the 3rd Battalion 5th Mahratta Light Infantry, of which 3 were to British Officers, A rare clasp on the market to a recipient of the Indian Army Sold together with hard copies of the respective Medal Index Card and Medal Roll entry page Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp \'Iraq\' (2855 Dfdr. Jagat Singh 10-Lcrs.) The medal with officially re-impressed naming - exactly as issued Medal & clasp verification: Medal and clasp verified as entitled per the campaign medal roll of 10th (D.C.O.) Lancers (reference WO 100/G44/454). The medal roll shows that a total of 718 x medals with single clasp \'Iraq\' were claimed by the 10th Lancers. Additionally, the regiment also claimed 1 x medals with 2 x clasps \'Iraq\' & \'Kurdistan\', and 1 x medal with clasp \'Kurdistan\' The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith olding the rank of Daffadar (Sergeant) while serving with the 10th Lancers, a cavalry regiment of the British Indian Army Note: In 1922 the 10th (D.C.O.) Lancers was amalgamated with the 9th Hodson\'s Horse and restyled 4th (D.C.O.) Hodson\'s Horse Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp \'Iraq\' (Subdr Fateh Singh) Important: The recipient was a Viceroys Commissioned Officer of the Indian Army. Subadar being the second highest of three possible VCO ranks Condition:VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp \'Kurdistan\' (2469 Sepoy Gajiman Bhaju. Burma.Mil.P) The recipient was a Sepoy serving with the Burma Military Police. An uncommon medal and clasp on the market named to this unit Condition: Minor contact marks. GF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasp \'S. Persia\' (7228 Spr. Bhagu Khan. Bengal S. & M.) Medal & clasp verification: Medal and clasp verified as entitled per the campaign medal roll of the No. 54 Company King George\'s Own Bengal Sappers and Miners (reference WO 100/G46/456). The medal roll shows that Sapper Khan served at, Bushire, Persia (now Iran) between 22 November 1918 to 8 June 1919. The medal roll being signed as the regimental centre located at Roorkee Cantonment, India, on, 15 February 1924 The recipient was a Punjabi Mussalman soldier holding the rank of Sapper while serving with No. 54 Company King George\'s Own Bengal Sappers and Miners, of the British Indian Army Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue with clasps 'Iraq? ?Kurdistan? (1211 Sepoy Teja Singh. 15 ? Sikhs.) Note: Upper clasp attached by a straight metal rod Important: The medal and both clasps verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of the 2nd Battalion 26th Punjabis (ref WO 100/G23/433) compiled and signed respectively at Mhow, Central India, on 10 September 1923, and at Manzai on 23 May 1923 The recipient was by faith a Sikh, serving as a Sepoy (Private) with the 15th Sikhs, infantry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922, the 15th Sikhs were restyled 2nd Battalion 11th Sikh Regiment Condition: Minor edge bruise otherwise about GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first issue, with 2 x clasps 'Kurdistan' 'Iraq' (3492 Rfmn Adiman Rai. 1-10 Gurkha R.) Note: Official corrections to first two letters of rank Important: The medal and both clasps awarded to Rifleman Adiman Rai, are both confirmed in the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/G28/438), of 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles, signed by the Officer Commanding at Quetta, Baluchistan, India, on 29 March 1924. Under the remarks column in referenced roll, Adiman Rai is shown as having been 'discharged' sometime prior to the roll being compiled Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV first type with clasp 'Iraq' (2583 Dfdr Hukmdad Khan, 10-Lancers,) Important: The medal and clasp to this recipient confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/454) Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV issue with 2 x clasps 'Kurdistan' 'Iraq' (493 Far Mohammed Alam. 11-Lancers.) Note: Upper clasp attached by rivets Important: The medal and clasp both confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of the 11th Lancers (ref WO 100/G44/454) that was compiled and signed at Meerut, India, on 31 October 1923 At time of his qualifying for the medal and clasp the recipient was a 'Farrier' serving with the 11th Lancers, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV issue with clasp 'Iraq' Naming erased / rim skimmed, with no traces of naming remaining Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV issue with clasp 'Iraq' (2806 Sowar Bela Singh. 30-Lancers.) Important: The medal and clasp both confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of the 8th Light Cavalry (ref WO 100/G38/448) At time of his qualifying for the medal and clasp the recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with the 30th Lancers cavalry regiment of the Indian Army. In 1922 the 30th Lancers were amalgamated with the 26th King George's Own Cavalry to become the 8th King GeOrge's Own Light Cavalry Condition: Attractively dark toned GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV issue with clasp 'Iraq' (Subdr.Mjr. Dinkarro Darekar.) Important: The medal and clasp verified ? to a unique name with this rank - per the respective campaign medal roll of the 108th Infantry (ref WO 100/G23/433), wherein the recipient ? the most senior Viceroy?s Commissioned Officer in the regiment ? is shown as having transferred to the Pension establishment by the time the medal roll was compiled and signed at Idak on 19 February 1924 Note: Subadar-Major Dinkarrao Darekar ? an ethnic Mahratta from Western India ? is confirmed as having been awarded a ?Mention in Despatches? for his services in Iraq, the MID published in the London Gazette issue of 9 September 1921 The Indian Army List records that Dinkarrao?s promotions as a V.C.O. were; Jemadar 1906, Subadar 1910 and Subadar Major 1920. His ?War Services? were; Muscat, February 1916 to May 1917 and operations with the Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force March to October 1918 Typically for Mahratti recipients in the Great War era, Dinkarrao?s names were transcribed, and appear in several variations/forms Scarce to find campaign medals named to Subadar-Major?s in the market Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV issue with clasp 'Kurdistan' (2334 Dfdr Sanchi Khan Guides Cavalry) Important: Medal and clasp entitlement confirmed as issued per the respective campaign medal roll held at The National Archives (ref WO 100/G22/432) that was compiled and signed at Mardan, North West Frontier Province, India on 18 March 1924 Recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of Daffadar (Corporal) while serving with the Corps of Guides (Cavalry) of the Indian Army Note: An estimated 562 x GSM's were issued to 'All-Ranks', including followers, of the Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides (Cavalry), of which 193 were medals with two clasps (N.W. Pera & Kurdistan). However, and consistent with almost all other issuance of this medal to Indian Army regiments, a great many of the medals were never distributed to the actual recipients. In the case of the 'Guides', a total of 148 medals - of which 51 medals had 2 clasps - remained undistributed by 1930, in which year they were returned to the Army Department, New Delhi, in 1930, for scrapping to bullion, for re-use by the treasury Sold together with entry page from the respective campaign medal roll Note: Medal with neat contemporary re-fixed suspension Condition: About VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV issue with clasp ?Iraq? (63751 Pte, C. O. Herbert. Y. & L. R.) Important: Medal and clasp verified per the respective campaign medal roll (reference WO 100/G6/416, compiled and signed at York, England, April 1925) wherein the recipients old and new service numbers are shown, his 1920 army number being 4737645 Note: The recipients Medal Index Card only shows entitlement to the General Service Medal 1918 and clasp ? he did not serve or qualify for any earlier Great War campaign medals. A confirmed single medal issue and entitlement From the Census records, we suspect - but can not confirm - that the recipient was most likely, Charles Oswald Herbert, the son of Job Herbert (Railway Clerk), and that he was a native of Derby, Derbyshire, England, where he was born in 1900. In 1911 he and his family were residing at Station Road, Kegworth, near Derby Condition: Edge nick VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV issue with clasp \'Iraq\' (Jemdr. Yakub Khan.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Muslim faith holding the Viceroy Commissioned Officer appointment of \'Jemadar\', while serving with the 2nd Battalion 129th Baluchistan Infantry of the British Indian Army Medal and clasp verification: The medal and clasp to Jemadar Mohd Yakub, is confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion (Duke of Connaught\'s Own) 129th Baluchistan Infantry, reference WO 100/G38/448, that was compiled and signed at Rajkot Cantonment, India on, 12 October 1923. Under the remarks column of the medal it shows that the recipient has subsequently transferred to the 1st Brahman\'s Condition: Suspender claw refixed to medal otherwise about VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV isue with clasp 'Iraq' (1977 Sjt. W. Bailey. North'd Fus.) Sergeant William Bailey's GSM 1918 and clasp entitlement is confirmed on the respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (ref WO 100/G3/413) wherein he is shown as still serving with battalion at the time the medal roll was compiled and dated at Fyzabad, India, on 31 October 1923, and that sometime circa 1920 had been allocated the unique Army Number 4257347 Note: The recipients extant Medal Index Card (accessible at The National Archives) confirms both of the recipients service numbers, as well as well as his earlier qualifying service for a 1914-15 Star campaign trio, having first entered theatre of war 'France' on 23 February 1915 Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV type I with clasp 'Iraq' (1921 Hvldr. Astahang Limbu, 1-10-Gurkha.R) Important: Havildar Astahang Limbu 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles, the son of Kimilal Limbu, of Phedentar, Dhankuta, Nepal, 'Died' on active service in Iraq on 12 April 1921. As his body was never recovered he is commemorated on the C.W.G.C. memorial at Basra. On the respective medal roll (reference WO 100/G28/438) under the remarks column the recipient is shown as having 'Drowned' Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV type I with clasp 'Kurdistan' (3830 Rfmn. Tikaram Gurung. 1-7-Gurkha R.) Important: Rifleman Tikaram Gurung is confirmed on the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles, as having qualified for the medal and clasp, per the medal roll (reference WO 100/G25/435) compiled and signed at Quetta, Baluchistan, India, on 11th September 1923 Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV1 first issue with clasp 'Palestine 1945-48' (14079696 Sigmn. W.J. Jones. R.Sigs.) Medal and clasp entitlement to Signalman W.J. Jones, Royal Corps of Signals is confirmed on the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/525) Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV1 first issue with clasp 'S.E. Asia 1945-46' (2362 Dfdr. Jagir Singh, 13 Lrs.) At time of his qualifying for the medal and clasp the recipient was a Daffadar (Sergeant) serving with the 13th Lancers, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army, which regiment deployed to Java, Netherlands East Indies (now Indonesia) in period 1945-46 Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV1 first issue with clasp ?Palestine 1945-1948? (19082557 Tpr. J. F. Shopland. 4/7 D.G.) Important: Medal and clasp verified per the respective campaign medal roll of 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards (reference WO 100/518, compiled and signed at Camp 21, Palestine, on 24 March, 1948) Recipient was a Trooper serving with 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards Note: James Shopland is recorded as having been born at Bristol, England circa 1928. He married secondly, Louise Prideaux, at Stratton, Cornwall, England in 1972. Reference UK Electorial Registers, he was latterly recorded as residing at Dunsmouth Farm, Bude, Cornwall in 2002, the other occupants at the farm being, Louise Shopland, together with Beatrice Prideaux, Marian Prideaux and Rebecca Prideaux Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV1 second issue with clasp 'Malaya' (21133908 Rfn Jitbahadur Sherpa, 7 G.R.) Jitbahadur Sherpa a member of 1st Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles served for a total of 9 years and 272 days by the time he took his discharge at Singapore on 22 October 1959. At time of discharge he his service was described as 'Exemplary', and the following 'Testimonial' was recorded; Quote, Jitbahadur is leaving the Army at his own request after four years of satisfactory service. He is intelligent and hardworking and has some knowledge of telecommunications both line and wireless. I can recommend him to any potential employer as likely to make a diligent and faithful employee Unquote. SERVICE PAPERS: The medal is sold with a copied set of the recipients service papers, confirming the medal and clasp as his only medal entitlement The medal is suspended from a contemporary riband with brooch bar to reverse in the swing style and presumably as worn by the recipient Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV1 second issue with clasp 'Malaya' (19037956 Cpl N.J. Beaton, B.W.) Note: The Black Watch did not as a complete regiment earn the clasp 'Malaya', hence any GSM with clasp 'Malaya' to the Black Watch is relatively scarce on the market Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV1 second issue with clasp 'Malaya' (22347592 Rfn. T. McGeehan. Cameronians) Recipient was a Rifleman serving with 1st Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) at the time of qualifying for his medal and clasp Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV1 second issue with clasp 'Malaya' (22522216 Tpr A.G. Christie R. Tks) Recipient was a Trooper serving with Royal Tank Regiment at the time of qualifying for his medal and clasp Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV1 second issue with clasp 'Malaya' (5683331 Pte. A. Short. Som. L.I.) Note: First digit only of Army Number has been offiically corrected The recipient was serving with 1st Battalion Somerset Light Infantry during the Malaya Emergency. However his unique Army Number shows that he had served during the Second World War, as his number is in the regimental block issued to the Somerset Light Infantry for enlistments in the period circa 1920-1942 Basis above the recipient is also entitled to campaign medal(s) for the Second World War, which if issued would have been un-named Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV1 second issue with clasp ?Malaya? (22688905 Pte. R.A. Ellison. R.A.E.C.) Recipient was a Private serving with the Royal Army Educational Corps Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV1 second issue with clasp \'Malaya\' (21146276 Rfn. Indrajit Limbu, 10 G.R.) Indrajit Limbu, born in 1929, enlisted for service with the British Army at Ghoom, on 19 February 1948. He subsequently served in the British Army with 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles for a total of 15 years and 136 days by the time he took his discharge at Singapore on 15 July 1963. At time of discharge he his service was described as \'Exemplary\', and the following \'Testimonial\' was recorded; Quote, L/Cpl Indrajit Limbu has served Her Majesty\'s Army loyally and hardworkingly for 15 years. He has fought against Communist Terrorists for nearly 12 years. He has also been trained as a film projectionist and I can recommend him as one to any future employer. He is honest, Loyal and hardworking. Unquote. During his service Indrajit served variously in; India, Malaya, Hong Kong - including multiple tours in Malaya. At time of discharge his only medal entitlement was the GSM 1918. SERVICE PAPERS: The medal is sold with a copied set of the recipients service papers, confirming th emedal and clasp as his only medal entitlement The medal is suspended from a contemporary riband with brooch bar (no pin) to reverse in the swing style and presumably as worn by the recipient Condition: Some contacting otherwise VF

General Service Medal 1918. GV1 second issue with clasp \'Malaya\' (22622520 Rfn P. Tougher, Cameronians) Recipient served as a Rifleman with the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GV1 second issue with clasp \'Palestine 1945-48\' (14046911 Sjt T.M. Mallin, R.A.E.C.) A \'scarce to regiment\' medal and clasp issue to a recipient who served as a Sergeant with the Royal Army Education Corps Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 1st issue with 2 x clasps ?Palestine 1945-48? ?Malaya? (2628535 Gdsm F.Rann. Gren.Gds.) Note: The 'Malaya' clasp is attached to the the lower clasps by thread Important: The medal rolls for the Malaya clasps are not yet availanble in the public domain, however Guardsman Rann is confirmed as entitled to the medal and clasp 'Palestine 1945-48' per the respective campaign medal roll of 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards (ref WO 100/526) which is in the public domain and held at The National Archives Within the regiment only the Third Battalion of the Grenadier Guards qualified for these two clasps to the General Service Medal Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 1st issue with clasp 'Palestine 1945-48' (Capt R.V. Tuck. 7/Sikh Regt) Note: 2 x letters 'T' in rank and 'R' of forename initial have been double struck - and a common occurrence with this particular medal and clasp issue Important: The recipients medal and clasp entitlement is confirmed see medal roll (Ref WO 100/543) wherein under the remarks column is noted; Quote, Served with 7 Bn Sikh Regiment in Palestine from 28/9/1945 to 25/12/45. Confirmed by War Diary of 7 Bn P 420154 refers Unquote. Ronald Victor Tuck was originally granted an Emergency Commission in the Indian Army (E.C.14546). Following the Independence of India, he transferred to the British Army, from Special List (ex Indian Army), his Officer number in the British Army becoming (420154). He served with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps in the British Army A rare on the market medal and clasp when thus named to a British Officer of the Indian Army Condition: About VF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 1st issue with clasp 'Palestine' (532670 A.C.1. W.R. Hines. R.A.F.) The recipient was an Aircraftman 1st Class serving in the Royal Air Force at the time of qualifying for the medal and clasp Sold together with; original named card box of issue; medal trasnmittal letter from the Air Council; letter from R.A.F. Record Office, all contained in registered envelope The medal is virtually uncirculated ,complete with brown paper and grease proof paper envelopes for medal and ribbon The recipient was a resident of; - No 3. Thorpe Abbots Camp Site Upper Billingford Near Biss Norfolk Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with 2 x clasps ?Malaya? 'Cyprus' (Mrs. A. Drew.) Note: The recipients name has been officially corrected as issued. The second clasp loose as issued on riband Sold with part of card box of issue for the ?Cyprus? clasp, inscribed, ?E. A. Drew?; and with a transmittal letter addressed to Mrs Drew from ?W.V.S. Headquarters, HQ/NAAFI, BAOR. 15?, dated, 28 December 1953, which accompanied her GSM with clasp ?Malaya? Provenance: DNW Lot 681 24 June 2009 Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with 2 x clasps ?S.E. Asia 1945-46? ?Malaya? (114481 Rfn. Pamphalal Rai. 3/10 G. R.) Note: Clasps attached by customary straight silver rod as issued 3/10 Gurkha Rifles served in Burma during the Second World War, and in Java (Netherlands East Indies) in period 1945-46 At the time of earning his first GSM and clasp the recipient was a Rifleman serving in 3rd Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles - a war raised unit of the Indian Army - and sometime, on or after 1 January 1948 transferred from the Indian Army for service with the British Army Condition: About VF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp 'Palestine 1945-48' (14046911 Sjt. T.M. Mallin. R.A.E.C.) Important: The recipient - Thomas Mather Mallin - is confirmed as being entitled to the medal and clasp per the respective medal roll (WO 100/541) signed on 23 March 1948, wherein he is shown as having served attached to; HQ Palestine, 8/9 Infantry Brigade, 6th Airborne Division at the Middle East College Sold together with soft copy entry page from medal roll, and 'Tracer' Card' confirming his military service in Palestine, these to be forwarded to buyer by email attachment Recipient was a Sergeant serving with the Royal Army Educational Corps, and hence uncommon to this unit on the market Thomas Mather Mallin was born on 14 June 1927, and died at Bury St Edmonds, England, in the last quarter of 1977 Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (14184403 Pte. A. J. Vidler. Dorset.) Recipient was a Private serving with the 1st Battalion Dorsetshire Regiment of the British Army Note: On a regimental basis this is a rare medal and clasp to find in the market, as the Dorsetshire Regiment never deployed to theatre 'Malaya' at any time during the 'Emergency' Rare Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (1419142 Fus. I. A. Brown. R.Innisks.) Recipient was a Fusilier serving with the 1st Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers infantry regiment of the British Army A hard to find medal on the market named to this regiment Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (14480328 Cpl. J. Day Wilts.) Recipient was a Corporal serving with the 1st Battalion Wiltshire Regiment of the British Army Important: A scarce medal and clasp to find on the market named to this regiment. 1/Wiltshires embarked for service in Malaya but enroute were diverted and instead sent to Hong Kong. Consequently only an advance party of the regiment (estimated to be not more then 60 men) qualified for this medal and clasp Scarce Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (1602093 F.Sgt. F. A.Todman. R.A.F.) Frederick Alfred Todman was a native of Gloucesterhsire, England, where he was born on 24 March 1924. He enlisted in the Royal Air Force circa 1941 (his unique RAF service number was in a block issued in that year). He was serving as a Flight-Sergeant with 52nd Squadron Royal Air Force at time of qualifying for his medal and clasp 52 Squadron served in North East India / Burma in period 1944-47, moving to to Singapore in July 1947. During the Malaya Emergency 52 Squadron was extensively involved in 'Operation Firedog'. Dakotas were replaced by Valettas in 1951, by which time the squadron was based at RAAF Butterworth in North Malaya, and from there operated regular passenger runs between Singapore and Butterworth, as well as ferrying troops and supply Jungle supply drops Sold with original named card box of issue, together with medal transmittal letter signed by Wing Commander in command of 52 Squadron Far East Air Force Command, showing that the medal was issued on 4 September 1950 The recipient is also be entitled to other un-named as issued Second World War campaign medals Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (16097 PC. Chonng Ah Yeng. F.Of M.Pol.) Note: The letters 'NN' in family name have been overstruck - not corrected - and is as issued The recipient was an ethnic Chinese Police Constable serving with the Federation of Malaya Police Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (19037956 Cpl N. J. Beaton. B. W.) Recipient was a Private serving with the 1st Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) regiment of the British Army Note: On a regimental basis this is a rare medal and clasp to find in the market, as the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) never deployed to theatre Malaya at any time during the 'Emergency' Rare Condition: Few obverse contact marks VF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (19075414 Gdsm. R. Dixon. Coldm Gds.) Note: Suspender neatly refixed Recipient was a Guardsman serving with the 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards regiment of the British Army Condition: GF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (21136941 Rfn. Karne Ghale. 6 G.R.) Recipient was a Rifleman serving with the 6th Gurkha Rifles regiment of the British Army Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (21137791 Rfn. Majorsing Limbu. 7 G.R.) Note: The 2 x letters 'MA' in recipients forename has been double-struck as officially issued Recipient was a Rifleman serving with the 7th Gurkha Rifles regiment of the British Army Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (21142927 Sigm. Aitaraj Limbu, R.Sigs Gur.) Note: The last 4 x letters of the regiment name have been officially corrected as issued - and typical for this particular medal and clasp to this regiment Recipient was a Signalman serving with the Royal Signals Gurkha Regiment of the British Army - a unit only raised in 1948, and using the title 'Royal Signals Gurkha' for ashort period only 1951-1954 Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (21143915 Rfn. Prembahadur Sunwar. 10 G.R.) Recipient was a Rifleman serving with the 10th Gurkha Rifles regiment of the British Army Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (21144030 Sjt. Bagbir Gurung. 2 G.R.) Recipient was a Sergeant serving with the 2nd Gurkha Rifles regiment of the British Army Condition: GF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (22131059 Pte. E. J. S. Wilson. Gordons.) Note: Clasps attached by customary straight silver rod as issued Recipient was a Private serving with the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders regiment of the British Army Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (22144709 Pte. D. E. Watts. R.A.P.C.) Recipient was a Private serving with the Royal Army Pay Corps of the British Army Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (22157954 Pte. P. H. Stockwell. Devon.) Recipient was a Private serving with the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment of the British Army Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (22232588 Tpr. J. T. Walker. 4 / H.) Recipient was a Trooper serving with the 4th Hussars regiment of the British Army Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (22241178 Tpr. D. H. K. Mantle. R.Tks.) Recipient was a Trooper serving with the Royal Tank Regiment of the British Army Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (22259981 Pte. H. Tittensor. R.W.K.) Recipient was a Private serving with the 1st Battalion Royal West Kents Regiment of the British Army Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (22285309 Pte. M. Parker. Worc Regt.) Note: The first 6 digits of recipients army number has been officially corrected Recipient was a Private serving with the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment of the British Army Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (22336669 Pte. J. C. Brown. K.O.Y.L.I.) Note: Suspender claw has been refixed to medal Recipient was a Private serving with the 1st Battalion Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry regiment of the British Army Condition: Obverse contact marks VF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (22382750 Pte. D. L. Kilsby. Suffolk.) Recipient was a Private soldier serving with the 1st Battalion Suffolk Regiment of the British Army Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (22440082 Pte. G. Wilkinson. R.M.P.) Recipient was a Private serving with the corps of Royal Military Police of the British Army Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (22454798 Sgt. P. J. Wright. R.A.E.C.) Recipient was a Sergeant serving with the Royal Army Education Corps of the British Army Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (22457058 Pte. G. K. Middleton. Manch.) Recipient was a Private serving with the 1st Battalion Manchester Regiment of the British Army Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (22496293 Cpl. R. Gardiner. Cameronians.) Recipient was a Corporal serving with the 1st Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) infantry regiment of the British Army Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (22522459 Pte. D. Mullen. Seaforth.) Recipient was a Private serving with the 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders regiment of the British Army Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (22679662 Pte. M. R.Turner. Som L.I.) Recipient was a Private serving with the 1st Battalion Somerset Light Infantry regiment of the British Army Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (2668 Pte. Abd Rasid B Mat Akas. Malay Regt.) Note: The recipient was an ethnic Malay soldier serving as a Private in the Malay Regiment Un-common Condition: About VF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (2704820 Gdsm. J. Smy. S.G.) Recipient was a Guardsman serving with 2nd Battalion Scots Guards regiment of the British Army Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (2815013 L.A.C.W. J. M. Murray. W.R.A.F.) Important: Miss Jean MacDonald Murray was born on 4 July 1927. She was a native of Ponders End, Enfield, Middlesex, England, where she was residing with her parents at the time she enslited for service in the W.R.N.S. Jean is confirmed as having subsequently served in no less than 3 x different women's uniformed services vis; - Womens Royal Naval Service (W.R.N.S.): 24 September 1946 to 21 October 1949 - Womens Royal Air Force (W.R.A.F.): 2 November 1950 to 1 November 1954 - Royal Canadian Air Force (R.C.A.F.) 30 June 1955 to 29 June 1958 Sold together with below following archive of original ephemera - WRNS Signal History Sheet - WRNS Certificate of Service - Royal Air Force Certificate of Service - 2 x RCAF Honour Diplomas dated 10 February 1956 - RCAF Discharge Certificate 2 June 1958 Recipient was a Leading Airwoman serving with the Women's Royal Air Force at the time of qualifying for her medal and clasp (which is confirmed in her certificate of service). She would appear to have married a serviceman as a CV sold together with the medal shows that she later lived in BAOR Germany in 1965, and in Zambia in period 1967-1971 A scarce and unusually well documented medal to a very well travelled female medal recipient Condtion: EF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (3504393 Act.Cpl. P. J. Cassidy. R.A.F.) Recipient was an Acting Corporal serving with the Royal Air Force Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (9535 PC. Syed B Daud. F Of M Pol) Recipient was an ethnic Malay Police Constable serving with the Federation of Malaya Police Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (993 PC. Md.Yassin Hassan. S'pore Pol.) Recipient was an ethnic Malay serving as a Police Constable with the Singapore Police Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (A.S.P A.A.N. Rodway. F.Of M.Pol.) Important: A professional Colonial Policeman who was interred as a Far East Prisoner of War 1942-1945 Arthur Norman Rodway was a native of Walthamstow, Essex, England where he was born circa 1907. Acting Superintendent Rodway, Federation of Malaysia Police, had a long and distinguished career as a Colinal Policeman in South East Asia. Prior to the Second World War he is known to have served in the Straits Settlements Police Force in Singapore Colony and was captured and imprisoned in Singapore after the surrender of Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942 (as a FEPOW he was entitled to a 'Pacific Star quartet of campaign medals). Post war he returned to Singapore, and subsequently was posted to Malaya where he served in Malacca. The Straits Times of Singapore is liberally peppered with scores of mentions/articles about the exploits, cases and services of Arthur Rodway and should be consulted as a prime source for research into the career of this senior gazetted colonial police officer Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (A11196. K. F. Bartholomew) Recipient was an Australian serviceman serving with the Royal Australian Air Force Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (CEY/18037858 Pte. Mr. Nassar. R.P.C.) Note: The first 2 x letters of prefix 'Cey' officially corrected as issued - and typical for this medal and clasp when awarded to this particular regiment Recipient was a locally enlisted ethnic Moor or Malay from Ceylon serving as a Private with the Ceylon detachment of the Royal Pioneer Corps of the British Army Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (EA 18113700 Pte. Goodwin Mpeta. K.A.R.) Note: The prefix 'EA' has been officially corrected as issued - and typical for this medal and clasp when awarded to this particular regiment Recipient was an ethnic African soldier, or Askari, from East Africa serving as a Private with the Kings African Rifles Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (FF/423 Civ Wong Kim Po. C.L.C .) Note: The naming with official corrections to number, given names 'Kim Po' and 'CL' of unit - and typical for this particular medal and clasp when awarded to very early enlistments in the range 400-600 The recipient was an ethnic Chinese 'Civilian' serving with the C.L.C., and scarce designation thus found on medals to this unit Important: The recipients low number (in the four hundred series) indicate that he was an very early member of this special unit 'The Civil Liaison Corps (C.L.C.) or 'Ferret Force' that was formed in mid-1948 to act against the terrorist guerillas then operating in the jungle. It was composed of European civilians, British, Gurkha and Malay troops, supported by Chinese liaison officers and Dyak and Iban trackers from Sarawak. Each group was split into four sections, commanded overall by a European who knew the area well and, more often than not, had a fund of invaluable local and/or jungle knowledge During its short period of existence the Ferret Force discovered twelve permanent guerilla camps. After a few months of operation the Ferret Force was disbanded following disagreements between the police and military over the administration and composition of this scratch force, however it paved the way for other units who would take on the terrorists on their own ground Many members of the Force later joined the S.A.S. in Malaya Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (HK.18023465 Spr. Leung Show Kein. R.E.) Important: The recipients unique Army Number and prefix, indentifies him as being a locally enlisted ethnic Hong Kong Chinese soldier holding the rank of Sapper and serving with the Royal Engineers of the British Army Leung Shou Kein was born in Shaukiwan, Hong Kong on 29 May 1933. On 28 April 1952 he enlisted in to the Royal Engineers. After basic training at the Hong Kong Chinese Training Unit he was posted to the Hong Kong Squadron R.E. (redesignated in 1954 as 82 Independent (Hong Kong) Squadron R.E.). He was posted to Kluang in Malaya to attend a trade training course, sailing for Singapore in April 1954 and returning to Hong Kong in October the same year. For being in the Malayan theatre of operations, he was awarded the G.S.M. with clasp. He was discharged on 27 April 1955 on completion of his 3 years service An extremely rare medal to find thus named to this ethnic class of soldier, the mores when accompanied by a complete copied set of the recipients official service papers which latter include a thumbnail photograph of the recipient Rare Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (Lt. J.C. O'Reilly. Royal Scots.) Lieutenant O'Reilly was an officer of the Royal Scots Regiment of the British Army Note: On a regimental basis this is a rare medal and clasp, the moreso one named to an officer, as the Royal Scots as a regiment never deployed to theatre Malaya at any time during the 'Emergency' Rare Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (Lt. P. H. Cantan. D.C.L.I.) Peter Harry Cantan was a native of Hartley Wintney, Hampshire, England, where he was born on 18 February 1927. Prior to being commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry Regiment on 26 July 1947, Peter had served for 1 year and 206 days in the ranks. Promoted Lieutenant 13 October 1948; Captain 5 May 1955. He retired from the British Army on 1 March 1958 Note: On a regimental basis this is a rare medal and clasp, the moreso one named to an officer, as the D.C.L.I. as a regiment never deployed to theatre Malaya at any time during the 'Emergency' Condition: Edge bruise at 5 O'clock otherwise about GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (Lt. T. C. Song, S'pore Pol.) Recipient was an ethnic Chinese serving as a gazetted Lieutenant with the Singapore Police The gazetted rank of Lieutenant was fairly short-lived within the Singapore Police A rare to find gazetted rank in the market on medals named to the Singapore Police Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (Major L.A.W. Combie. R.A.) Note: The last letter of surname has been officially corrected (the recipient changed his surname from Combi to Combie in 1950!) Leonard Arman William Combie was born on 30 September 1908 and first commissioned on 14 February 1936, serving with 330th Battery, 83rd (Welsh) Bde RA (TA) based at Cross Keyes, Monmouthshire. Promoted Lieutenant 14 February 1939 and mobilized for War on 24 August 1939. Granted a Regular Commission on 24 January 1948 as Major, Royal Artillery. Major Combie retired with gratuity on 2 August 1945, and is recorded as having died at Crosby, Lancashire, England in the second quarter of 1973 Major Combie was entitlted to other campaign medals in respect of his services in the Second World War, which of course would all have been un-named as issued Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (MYA/18102131 Pte. Zakaria. B. Ah. A.C.C.) Important: The recipients name and unique Army Number and prefix, indentifies him as being a locally enlisted ethnic Malay soldier holding the rank of Private and serving with the Army Catering Corps of the British Army Un-common Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (MYA/18109481 Dvr. Saldin. R.A.S.C.) Important: The recipients name and unique Army Number and prefix, indentifies him as being a locally enlisted ethnic Malay soldier holding the rank of Driver and serving with the Royal Army Service Corps of the British Army Un-common Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (MYA/18111315 Gnr. Ali B Ibrahim. R.A.) Important: The recipients name and unique Army Number and prefix, indentifies him as being a locally enlisted ethnic Malay soldier holding the rank of Gunner and serving with the Royal Artillery of the British Army Un-common Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (S/14436278 Sgt. H. J. Conway. RASC.) Recipient was a Sergeant serving with the 'Supply Branch' (as denoted by the prefix in his army number) of the Royal Army Service Corps of the British Army Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? (W/67486 W.O.Cl.2. A. Black. W.R.A.C.) Recipient was a senior NCO holding appointment of Warrant Officer II serving with the all-female Womens Royal Army Corps of the British Army Scarce to find medal in the market thus named to a female soldier holding a senior Warrant Officer appointment Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya? 14466758 Pte. E. J. Merredew. Green Howards.) Recipient was a Private serving with the 1st Battalion Green Howards infantry regiment of the British Army Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI 2nd issue with clasp ?Malaya?. With Mention-in-Despatches (M.I.D.) Oakleaf emblem on riband (Major H. Ashworth. S.Lancs.R.) Note: The first 4 digits of rank officially corrected. With inverted numeral '3' for prefix 'S' in regiment prefix abbreviation The award of the Mention-in-Despatches published in the London Gazette of 30 October 1953 in respect of 'Gallant and Distinguished Services in Malaya' Important: A rare to regiment medal as the South Lancashire Regiment - and especially so to an officer who was Mentioned-in-Despatches, as the regiment did not deploy to theatre Malaya at any time during the 'Emergency' Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI first issue & clasp 'Palestine' (2754601 Pte. J. McMillan, Black Watch) In 1937, Private John McMillan, 2nd Battalion Black Watch, a Bands Boy, aged 17, was based at the Talavera Barracks in Jerusalem. In November 1937, Mr Malcolm McMillan, of Blythswood Street, Glasgow, received a letter from his son?s commanding officer which stated:- ?Dear Sir, I am very sorry to have to write to inform you that I am experiencing a lot of trouble with your boy over the question of smoking. As you may know, no boy is allowed to smoke until he reaches man?s service - but your boy has been reported to me several times for this offence. Not only is it definitely bad for his health but it is also a serious case of disobedience. I have tried confining him to barracks as a punishment, but this appears to have no effect. I am therefore writing to ask you for permission to give the boy a beating, as I consider that this will be the only way to stop him smoking. ....? Mr McMillan refused his permission and approached his Member of Parliament. On 22 November, Mr Hore-Belisha, Minister for War, was asked by Mr Macneil Weir, M.P. for Stirling, if he was aware of an officer in Palestine requesting permission to ?flog? a boy soldier for smoking. An argument then ensued between the two gentlemen regarding the difference between ?flogging? and ?beating?. The matter was widely reported in the national Scottish press along with photographs of John McMillan in his drummer?s uniform. One Glasgow newspaper published a cartoon of a N.C.O. with a Private over his knee ?skelping? his bottom with the heading ?Life with the Black Watch - Private being severely punished for smoking, the big naughty, naughty.? John McMillan was taken out of the Army by his father. About six months later he contracted meningitis from which he died. With seven newspaper cuttings and some copied photographs, including one here illustrated showing the recipient as a Drummer in the Black Watch Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI first issue (2718347 Gdsmn. J. Magee. I. Gds.) Note: Planchet / medal disc only Important: Guardsman Magee is confirmed on the respective medal roll as having qualified for the medal and clasp for 'Palestine'. The medal roll having been compiled and signed at Wellington Barracks, London on 21 December 1939. The roll entry being annotated to show that the issue voucher for the recipients medal had been issued on 6 March 1943 Condition: Some surface marks otherwise about VF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI first issue legend with clasp \'S.E.Asia 1945-46\' (14987597 LCpl E. Batchelor. Seaforth) Important: The recipients entilement is confirmed per the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/514 ) compiled at Gillman Barracks, Singapore on 25 August 1947, wherein it is shown that he was serving as a Lance Corporal with the 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders at the time of qualifying for the medal and clasp, and that his medal was re-issued as a late claim, on 27 June 1982 Sold together with named card box of issue - the medal virtually \'as-struck\' Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'Palestine 1945-48' (14125452 Pte. C. Haswell. R.S.) Important: Medal and clasp verified as entitled per the respective medal roll of 2nd Battlion Royal Scots (Ref WO 100/526), the battalion serving in theatre Palestine between 25 September 1945 until 8 December 1946 during which time 2/Royal Scots were with 2 Infantry Brigade of 1st Division The Royal Scots, a Scottish infantry regiment, held the distinction of being the most senior regiment of the line in the British Army, the 1st of Foot! The recipients unique army number denotes an enlistment post 1942 - the recipient likely having served during the Second World War, and entitlement to un-named Second World War medals The pre-war regular 2nd Battalion Royal Scots was serving in Hong Kong Colony in 1939, and remained there on garrison duty until 1941. From the very early hours of the start of the 'Pacific War' on 8 December 1941, 2/RS fought in the defence of Hong Kong, until the capitaultion and surredner of Hong Kong Colony on, 25 December 1941. In May 1942, a new 'reconstituted' 2nd Battalion was formed from the disbanded 12th Battalion of the regiment. The new 2nd Battalion moved to Gibraltar in April 1943, and then to Italy in July 1944, where it saw action in the Italian Campaign, at Anzio and on the Gothic Line, as part of higher formation 1st Infantry Division Condition: About VF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'Palestine 1945-48' (19102651 Pte. K. Cobden. R.A.M.C.) Important: Medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of the Royal Army Medical Corps (ref WO 100/537) wherein the recipient is shown as having served at the British Military Hospital, Haifa, Palestine Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'Palestine' (160 B. Const. G. Ballinger. Pal.Police.) Important: Medal and clasp entitlement confirmed per the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/510) Note: Also sold together with; - Original named white card box of issue for the GSM George Ballinger was born at Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England in 1908, and married in 1944 (while on home leave?). Prior to serving in the Palestine Police, he had in the inter-war years served for some time in a cavalry regiment of the British Army In addition to the 'Palestine' medal, George was also entitled to the Defence Medal and War Medal for his service in Palestine 1939-44 Immigration / Passenger lists held at The National Archives show that British Constable George Ballinger of the Palestine Police, is confirmed as having made a return voyage to the United Kingdom in May 1944, having boarded the Ellerman's City Line vessel SS 'Cap Tourane' at Port Tewfik, Egypt, and disembarking at Glasgow, Scotland on 3 May 1944. During his stay in the United Kingdom, his residence was cited as being, Milham Farm, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham The medal is virtually uncirculated Condition: Toned EF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'Palestine' (1611 B/Const. T.H. Ballentine. Pal.Police.) Important: Medal and clasp entitlement confirmed per the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/510) The medal roll also confirms the recipients entitlement to the the subsequent 'Palestine 1945-48' clasp, as the roll shows him as having served with the Palestine Police from 13 October 1938 through to the end of the British Mandate there in 1948. In this regard the recipient would also have qualified for the additional awards of the Defence and War Medals Immigration / Passenger lists held at The National Archives show that T.H. Ballentine, was born circa 1915, and is shown as being 'foreign-born' outside of the United Kingdom, or Irish Free State. The recipient is confirmed as having made a return voyage to the United Kingdom in May 1944, having boarded the Ellerman's City Line vessel SS 'Cap Tourane' at Port Tewfik, Egypt, disembarking at Glasgow, Scotland on 3 May 1944. During his stay in the United Kingdom, his residence was cited as being, 6 Thirsk Terrace, Norton-on-Tees, C.Durham Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'Palestine' (2032677 Pte. J. McCord. H.L.I.) Note: Medal and clasp entitlement confirmed on the respective campaign medal roll of the 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry (ref WO 100/503) wherein he is shown as still serving with battalion at the time the medal roll was compiled and dated at Egypt, January 1940 Important: Private McCord is also confirmed as having subsequently been captured and interred as a Prisoner of War in Germany Reference 'Prisoners of War British Army 1939-1945 (HMSO 1945) Private McCord is listed as POW number 223984 and as of March 1945 was being held at Stalag 4C at Wistritz bei Teplitz, a camp located in Bohemia, Sudetenland Comment: Quite possibly a POW taken at 'The Battle of the Cauldron' in the Western Desert 1942 Condition: Toned GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'Palestine' (2790 B.Const. J.H. Pirie. Pal.Police.) Important: It is confirmed that the recipient a British Contable serving with the Palestine Police served in Palestine from 16 March 1939 through to 25 October 1946 (the medal roll refers), and hence in addition to the subsequent post-war clasp 'Palestine 1945-48' he would also have been entitled to a Defence and War Medal pair. The respective medal clasps for the GSM are confirmed in the corresponding medal roll reference WO 100/510 Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'Palestine' (359179 Sgt T.W. Keith, R.A.F.) Recipient was a Sergeant serving in the Royal Air Force Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'Palestine' (517296 A.C.I. J.F. Meston. R.A.F.) Recipient was an Aircraftman First Class serving with the Royal Air Force Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'Palestine' (7720857 Sjt. L. Smith. A.E.C.) A rare medal and clasp on the market named to the Army Educational Corps, the extant medal roll indicating that an estimated 45 x medals and clasps were issued to 'All Ranks' of the Army Educational Corps, for Palestine 1936-1939 The recipient is confirmed on the medal roll as having been attached to 2nd Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Condition: Toned GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'S. E. Asia 1945-46' (96253 Hav. Ratan Sing Bist. 3/9 G.R.) The recipient was a Havildar (Sergeant) serving with the 3rd Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army Serving with 5th Indian Division, 3/9 G.R. deployed to Sumatra and Java in Netherlands East Indies during the period 1945-46 Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'S. Persia' (4394 Sepoy Prabh Diyal. 1-55-Coke's R) Important: The medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion 55th Coke's Rifles (ref WO 100/G27/437). The recipient is notated under the remarks column as having been 'Discharged' by the time that the medal roll was compiled at Kamptee, India, on 10 October 1923 Note: The recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with 1st Battalion Coke's Rifles (Frontier Force), a regiment of the Indian Army at the time of qualifying for his medal and clasp In 1922, Coke's Rifles was amalgamated and became 1st Battalion 13th Frontier Force Rifles (Coke's) Condition: Loose claw otherwise about VF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'S.E. Asia 1945-46' (6069 Jemdr. Jogindar Singh, Patiala S.F.) Note: Recipient, a soldier of the Sikh faith, was a Junior Commissioned Officer holding rank of 'Jemadar' while serving with the Patiala State Infantry - the state of Patiala, located in the Punjab, being the foremost 'Sikh' Princely State in India Condtion: About VF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI first issue with clasp 'S.E. Asia 1945-46' (7203 L/Nk Balbahadur Bura, 3/5 R.G.R.) Recipient was a Lance Naik (Lance Corporal) serving with the 3rd Battalion 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles, a regiment of the Indian Army Important: No 7203 Rifleman Balbahadur RANA (note difference in clan name) of 3rd Battalion 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles was decorated with the award of an 'Immediate' Military Medal for gallantry at Imphal in 1944. The award being published in the London Gazette of 5 October 1944, the recommendation as follows; Quote, During a counter attack on "Scraggy" hill feature, IMPHAL/TAMU ROAD on the 10th, June 1944, No.7203 Rifleman BALBAHADUR RANA was No.2. of a Bren Gun Team. During the ensuing action No.1. of the Gun was wounded and his place was immediately filled by this Rifleman. At a later period, just prior to the withdrawal of the platoon, the platoon commander was severely wounded his foot being blown off. Having heard orders to withdraw, Rifleman Balbahadur Rana, carrying his L.M.G. rushed across to his platoon commander, picked up his Tommy Gun, seized his commander and proceeded to half-carry-half-drag him back to our own position. Carrying as he was both L.M.G. and Tommy Gun he made slow progress and was left far behind the remainder of his platoon. During the whole of this time grenades were being thrown at him by the enemy. Eventually this Rifleman, under intense grenade fire and entirely alone, reached our own position drafgging his platoon commander and still carrying both L.M.G. and Tommy Gun. The complete disregard shown for his personal safety by this rifleman and his coolness under fire set an inspiring example to his comrades and merits the highest praise. Unquote. Netherlands East Indies Casualty: 7203 L/Nk Balbahadur Rana, is also confirmed as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' on 28 November 1945 (the regimental casualty register refers). Curiously on the very same date, a fellow soldier No 55066 Rifleman Balbahadur 'Bura' of the same battalion/regiment was also confirmed as wounded-in-action. Basis above, it is evident that the closeness in names here resulted in the clerks/engravers making a not untypical error when actually naming and issuing the General Service Medal that was awarded to 7203 L/Nk Balbahadur Rana, MM. Note: 3/5 R.G.R. was a war raised battalion and served in Burma during the Second World War and post-war served with the 'All-Gurkha' 37 Infantry Brigade of 23rd Indian Division that subsequently served in the Netherlands East Indies territories of Java and Sumatra Sold together with soft-copy of the official recommendation for the Military Medal, and the respective entry page from the 3/5 R.G.R. casualty register that will be forwarded to the purchaser by email attachment Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI first issue with clasp \'Palestine 1945-48\' (1151672 Sjt. I.D. Carruthers. A.A.C.) Important: It is confirmed that Sergeant Carruthers was serving with the 1st Parachute Battalion, Army Air Corps when he qualified for the medal and clasp reference the respective medal roll, vide WO 100/533 Note: It is also confirmed that the recipient is confirmed as having served during the Second World War, this is known as his unique 7 digit Army Number was issued sometime prior to 1943 The medal contained in original named card box of issue Condition: Toned EF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI first issue with clasp \'Palestine\' (3240105 Rfmn A. Sanderson, Seaforth) A rare instance of an inter-war era campaign medal being issued to a reservist recalled to the colours. The regimental number and rank in this instance denote that the recipient was originally of the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), and still held rank of \'Rifleman\' while serving attached to the 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders in 1936 Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI first issue with clasp \'S. E. Asia 1945-6\' (334 NC(E) Ramjani, 1/1 G.R.) For French Indochina (Vietnam) service 1945-46 The recipient was an enrolled Indian \'Non Combatant\', serving as a follower with the 1st Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles 1st Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles served in the Burma campaign during the Second World War, and in the immediate post-war operations was one of the Gurkha battalions (together with the war raised sister 3rd Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles) to serve in French-Indochina (now Vietnam) between 1945-46, where the battalion was engaged against Viet Minh nationalist forces. Post-independence, the 1st Gurkha Rifles served in the Indian Army, and in 1950, were re-styled 1st Gorkha Rifles (The Maulan Regiment). The regiment - now a multi battalion regiment - continues to serve in the present day Indian Army, where it has its regimental centre located at Sabathu Condition: Very Fine

General Service Medal 1918. GVI first issue with clasp \'S.E. Asia 1945-46\' (4199219 Pte. J. Bellard. S.W.B.) Note: The recipients unique Army Number indicates that he was a pre 1941 enlistment, and had originally enlisted with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, as such he almost certainly qualified for other un-named Second World War campaign medals (6/SWB served in the Burma Campaign) Medal and clasp confirmed on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/514) compiled and dated Preston, 28 May 1948, which shows that the recipient was serving with 6th Battalion South Wales Borderers in the Netherlands East Indies when he qualified for the medal and clasp Sold together with the respective soft-copy entry page from the cited medal roll that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI first issue with clasp \'S.E. Asia 1945-46\' (64722 L/Nk Teknarain Newar, 3/5 R.G.R.) Recipient was a Nepalese soldier of the Hindu faith holding the rank of Lance Naik (Lance Corporal) while serving with the 3rd Battalion 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army Netherlands East Indies: 3/5 R.G.R. was a war raised battalion and served in Burma during the Second World War and post-war served with the \'All-Gurkha\' 37 Infantry Brigade of 23rd Indian Division that served in the Netherlands East Indies territories of Java and Sumatra 1945-46 Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI first type 'Palestine' (1379 Tpr T.J.F.F.) Note: The pre-war 'Palestine' medal and clasp issued to the Arab members of the Trans Jordanian Frontier Force, did not include the detail of the recipeints name but only showed impressed details of regimental number, rank and unit The medal rolls for the T.J.F.F. are however in the public domain in London at the National Archives and can be checked to get the recipients full name Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI first type with clasp 'Palestine' (2979159 Gdsmn. A. McKenzie, S. Gds) Important: Guardsman Alexander McKenzie is confirmed as having been entitled to the medal and clasp as an appointed Piper on the establishment of the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards, when he qualified for the 'Palestine' medal. The respective medal roll (ref WO 100/503 compiled and dated 30 January 1940) shows his appointment of 'Ppr' at time of qualifying for the medal and with additional remarks 'Transferred to C.M.P.' Unlike most of the pre 1915 campaign medal issues, the appointment 'Piper' was not impressed on General Service Medals 1918 to Pipers who qualified for that medal, irrespective whether or not they were on the establishment as full Pipers, or just holding temporary appointment. Post 1915 campaign medals awarded to Pipers in the British Army always show the recipients Army rank - in this case Guardsman - as opposed to their appointments Note: Lance Corporal Alexander McKenzie, a native of Argyll, Scotland, where he was born circa 1917, is known to have enlisted for the British Army at Glasgow, Scotland, and is confirmed to have died on 13 August 1940, while serving with the Corps of Military Police. His body is interred in Cairo, Egypt, at the CWGC Cairo War Memorial Cemetery. At the time of his death he was only 23 years of age Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI first type with clasp 'Palestine' (6286205 Pte. A. Andrews. The Buffs.) Important: Private Albert Victor Andrews 1st Battalion 'The Buffs' (Royal East Kent Regiment) is confirmed as having been 'Killed-in-Action' on 4 December 1941 At the time of Private Andrews death, 1/Buffs was serving in the 5th Indian Infantry Brigade of the 4th Indian Division during 'Operation Crusader' Private Andrews the son of Lilian Maud Andrews, and stepson of Charles Varrier, of Folkestone, Kent, is commemorated at the CWGC Cemetery, Hallfaya Sollum, Egypt Albert's death was notified in the 'Dover Express' newspaper issue of 23 January 1942, that contained a list of local casualties, showing 5 x men of The Buffs confirmed as having been killed, including Andrews Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI issue with clasp 'Palestine 1945-48' (Lt. J. C. Chadwick. R. A. E. C.) A scarce Officers medal named to the Royal Army Educational Corps Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI second issue with clasp 'Malaya' (22470511 Pte. S. Crabbe Gordons.) Recipient was a Private serving with the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders Condition: Edge bruises otherwise VF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI second issue with clasp 'Malaya' (773 P/Lt T. Darling Fed of Malaya Police.) Sold together with; - Original named card box of issue - Official named condolence transmittal letter Important: Lieutenant Thomas Darling, M.M., a Second World War hero of the Cameron Highlanders, is recorded as having died under tragic circumstances in Malaya on 21 June 1951, at which time he had been playing - and lost - a game of 'Russian Roulette', receiving gunshot wounds to his head Featured on the Television programme ?Who do you think you are" (he was the maternal grandfather of Scottish film actor Allan Cumming) Thomas "Big Tam" Darling was a pre war regular soldier with the Cameron Highlanders. He won a superb Military Medal for repeated deeds of heroism in France in 1940, when as a 'Despatch Rider' he made numerous runs over no-mans land to bring up supplies of light machine guns and ammunition to his cut off comrades by riding in full view over fire-swept fields under the range of German Tanks and snipers, truly amazing feats, as he did this not once, but on repeated occasions during a bitter rearguard action. He avoided capture, and later was posted with his battalion to India and service in the Burma campaign, taking part in the hard fighting around Kohima where he was wounded not only in body (GSW) but also in mind His comrades reported that he appeared to have no fear. However the years of hard fighting, not least, against the troops of the Imperial Japanese Army, left deep psychological scars on 'Big Tam', from which he never really recovered, ultimately resulting in the tragic circumstances of his death in Malaya An unusually well researched recipient in the public domain, for which an entire television programme exists Minor soiling on reverse of medal riband Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI second issue with clasp \'Malaya\' (22247154 Sgt. A. Hunter. Gordons.) Recipient was a Sergeant serving with 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders Medal dark toned Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI second issue with clasp \'Malaya\' (22644647 Rfn. K. Hunter. Cameronians) Recipient was a Rifleman serving with 1st Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI second issue with clasp \'Palestine 1945-48\' (531 B/Sjt. J.M. Horsley. Pal.Police.) It is reported that 2nd Class British Sergeant Horsley as having served some time at Latrun Detention Centre The respective medal roll confirms that he served in Palestine from 2 May 1946, and was issued his medal on 14 March 1952 Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI second issue, with swivel suspender and clasp \'Malaya\' (22218010 Pte. A. Sutherland. B.W.) A scarce medal with this particular clasp issue to a member of the 1st Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). The regiment did not serve in either Malaya or Singapore, and any medals thuis awarded were to men of the regiment serving on temporary assignment with other Scottish regiments that served in Malaya Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI second type with clasp 'Malaya' (14472353 Cpl. A. Ross, B.W.) The recipient, who held the N.C.O. rank of Corporal, served with the 1st Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) Note: The Black Watch did not deploy as a regiment to Malaya during the 'Emergency' Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI second type with clasp 'Malaya' (16563 Pte. O. Natobe, Fiji Inf. Regt.) Recipient was an ethnic Fijian soldier serving as a Private with the Fiji Infantry Regiment Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI second type with clasp 'Malaya' (21144313 Rfn. Tekbahadur Rana 2.G.R.) Tekbahadur Rana a member of 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles, was born in 1921 in Nepal and joined the British Army on 5 February 1948. He served for a total of 15 years and 169 days by the time he took his discharge at Singapore on 26 September 1963. At time of discharge his military conduct was described as 'Exemplary', and the following 'Testimonial' was recorded; Quote, Tekbahadur is a trained and experienced cook. who is hardworking and dependable. He has proved himself to be loyal and of sober habits throughout his service Unquote. SERVICE PAPERS: The medal is sold with a copied set of the recipients service papers, confirming the medal and clasp as his only medal entitlement The medal mounted swing style as worn by the recipient. The brooch bar retaining the hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI second type with clasp 'Malaya' (22458185 Pte. A. Cameron, Seaforth) Note: Minor official correction to few letters in regiment name - a common occurrence with this particular medal and clasp issue The recipient, was a Private serving with the 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI second type with clasp 'Malaya' (FF/1057 Low Hwa Bin C.L.C.) The recipient was a locally enlisted member of the Civil Liaison Corps The Civil Liaison Corps, was British officered and administered, with 'Other Ranks' drawn form amongst the various - but mostly Chinese - local ethnic communities. All British Commonwealth army units in the field had C.L.C. men attached to them on operations. The men of the C.L.C. performed two distinct and valauable functions; 1). 'Tracking'; 2), 'Intelligence Gathering'. The trackers were mostly recruited from amongst the Iban and Dyak tribes, while the intelligence operators, were mostly Chinese or Eurasian, who infiltrated subversive communities, or acted as interpreters during interrogation of suspects or during intelligence gathering. Many of the local members of the C.L.C. subsequently became instructors and teachers in the training of the Malayan Scouts and S.A.S. The medal mounted in the court-style. The reverse mount retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fitting Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI second type with clasp 'Malaya' (FF/272 Leon Soo Wah FF) Note: The name 'Soo' misaligned (see picture) The recipient was an ethnic Chinese member of Ferret Force Ferret Force was formed in mid-1948 to act, as a counter insurgency unit to operate in the Malay jungles against Communist Terrorists. Until the formation and subsequent deployment of the Malayan Scouts (later S.A.S.), 'Ferret Force' represented the British 'Special Forces' in Malaya. Led by British military and civilian officers, it's ranks were formed from a wide range of British and local military and civil specialists. Each group would be split into four sections, commanded overall by a European who knew the area well and, more often than not, had a fund of invaluable local knowledge, sometimes even of jungle lore. During its short period of existence, Ferret Force discovered twelve permanent guerilla camps and proved what even a scratch force could achieve. However, the force was expensive in manpower and not considered compatible with the growing military presence in that area of operation and was accordingly disbanded. However, valuable lessons had been learnt and Ferret Force?s commander, Lt.- Colonel W. C. Walker, subsequently established a jungle warfare training establishment, later called the Jungle Warfare School, and many members of Ferret Force later joined the S.A.S. in Malaya The medal mounted in the court-style. The reverse mount retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fitting An extremely rare unit to find medals named to Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI second type with clasp \'Malaya\' (1920705 S.A.C. K.C.Rogers. R.A.F.) The recipients unique RAF service number denotes a Boy Entrant enlistment sometime between May 1947 to September 1951 This medal to the Royal Air Force is mounted in the court-style for display Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI second type with clasp \'Malaya\' (1921229 Act. Cpl. T.L. Powell. R.A.F.) The recipients unique RAF service number denotes a Boy Entrant enlistment sometime between May 1947 to September 1951 Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI second type with clasp \'Malaya\' (21146188 Rfn. Birkhalal Limbu. 7. G.R.) Recipient was a Rifleman serving with 7th Gurkha Rifles Condition: Toned GVF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI Type I with clasp \'Palestine\' (1144 Tpr. T.J.F.F.) A scarce on market issue to a locally enlisted Arab \'Trooper\' of the Trans Jordan Frontier Force Note: The medals issued pre-war to this unit did not include the name of the recipient on the medal - only the service number, rank and unit were impressed. The recipient is however confirmed as being awarded the medal and clasp per the respective Medal Rolls for this unit Condition: Contact marks and edge bruising otherwise about VF

General Service Medal 1918. GVI Type II with clasp 'Palestine 1945-48' (50174 Jundi Awal Radwan Ali A Rahim. Arab Legion) Note: Typically for the medal and clasp issue to this particular unit, there are official corrections (overstamping) to a few of the digits and unit Important: The recipient a locally enlisted Arab non-commissioned officer is confirmed on the respective medal roll as having qualified for the GSM and clasp A copy of the respective entry page from the medal roll will be forwarded to the buyer by email attahcment Condition: Minor contact marks otherwise about VF

General Service Medal 1918. With 2 clasps 'Near East''Cyprus' (23230527 Cfn. B.S. Bates. R.E.M.E.) Note: The second clasp is fitted to the lower clasp by the customary rod as issued Recipient was a Craftsman serving with the Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. With clasp \'Iraq\' (88963 Pte. W. Gallagher, Manch. R.) Important: Recipient is confirmed as being captured at the Battle of \'Hillah\' on 24 July, 1920, wherat the 2nd Battalion Manchester Regiment incurred an estimated 140 x \'All-Ranks\' Killed-in-Action, and another 76 x \'Prisoners-of-War\' of which one subsequently died in captivity. Private Gallagher remained a \'Prisoner-of-War\' under the Iraqi, Arabs, until being released with the rest of his comrades on 19 October 1920. He was still serving with 2nd Battalion Manchester Regiment as late as 1923, by which time his Army Number (the respective Medal Roll refers) The recipient is confirmed as having been awarded the medal and clasp per the medal roll (ref WO 100/G6/416) that was signed at Preston on 4 June 1923, wherein he is shown as still serving, and with a new Army Number 3513693 both his pre 1920 and post 1920 numbers are recorded on the medal roll). A soft-copy of the respective medal roll entry page will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Sold together with copied research confirming above details Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1918. With clasp \'Iraq\' (90200 Pte. J. Howarth. Manch. R.) Note: Suspension has been neatly refixed The recipient is confirmed as having been awarded the medal and clasp per the medal roll (ref WO 100/G6/416) that was signed at Preston on 21 January 1924, wherein he is shown as being \'non -effective\' (he would have taken his discharge prior to 21 January 1924). A soft-copy of the respective medal roll entry page will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1947 & clasp 'Mizo Hills' (JC-17507 Sub R.C. Bhosle, Bombay Engrs) Recipient was a Junior Commissioned Officer, Subadar, serving with the Bombay Engineers Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1947 with clasp 'Goa 1961' (49944 M-E-2. C. Vassou, I.N.) I.N. = Indian Navy Condition: Reverse with staining otherwise VF

General Service Medal 1947 with clasp 'Jammu & Kashmir 1947-48' (2306 Gdsm Durjan Singh, Jaipur S.F.) The GSM 1947 was the last campaign medal issued named to regiments of the Indian States Forces, before those units were absorbed into the regular Indian Army Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1947 with clasp 'Naga Hills' (3345141 Sep Autar Singh, D.S.C.) D.S.C. = Defence Security Corps Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1947 with clasp 'NEFA 1962' (8001929 Pnr Chand Singh, Pnr) PNR = Pioneer Corps The clasp awarded for service in the 'North East Frontier Agency' during the border war with China in 1962 Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1947 with clasp \'Mizo Hills\' (1021831 Dfr Gurmail Singh, A.C.) A.C. = Armoured Corps Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1947. With clasp 'Goa 1961' (50338 ERA3. S. Singh, I.N.) Recipient served as an Engine Room Artificer with the Indian Navy Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962 with clasp 'Borneo' (21149625 Rfn Bhimbahadur Limbu, 1/7 G.R.) Confirmed from service record as the recipients only medal and clasp entitlement Rifleman Bhimbahadur Limbu almost 12 years with the British Army, and 1st Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles between 1958 - 1969. At the time of taking his discharge at Singapore on 22 December 1969, his military conduct was described as 'Exemplary' and the following 'Testimonial' provided; Quote, Bhimbahadur has given over 10 years loyal service during which he has seen active service in Malaya and Borneo. Previous company commanders have reported well on his performance in a rifle company, and certainly latterly, while he was a 'Regimental Policeman', he has carried out his duty thoroughly and conscientiously. Not well qualified educationally, but uses his common sense and initiative. Capable of hard work he has proved a very reliable and steady soldier. Unquote. Sold together with copied set of the recipients service record The medal mounted swing style suspended from a contemporary ribbon with a brooch to reverse of riband and presumably as worn by the recipient Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962 with clasp 'Borneo' (22334258 Tpr. G.A. Hickman, 5 R.T.R.) The recipeint was serving as a Trooper with 5th Battalion Royal Tank Regiment at time of earning his GSM The medal is suspended from a contemporary riband with brooch bar to reverse of riband, and contained in original named card box of issue Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1962 with clasp 'Borneo' (79 WPC. Ung Hie King, Sarawak Police) A rarely seen medal and clasp to a local enlisted Woman Police Constable in the Sarawak Constabulary Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1962 with clasp 'Malay Peninsula' (21147154 Bdsm Nainabahadur Sunwar, A Major Staff Band) The recipient, a Gurkha, served as a Bandsman with the British Army. Presumably the 'Major Staff Band' shown on his medal was the Brigade of Gurkhas Band Scarce rank and unit for this medal and clasp The medal court-mounted for display Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962 with clasp 'Radfan' (23697753 Cpl J. Bell-Jack, RS) 'Radfan' is uncommon as a single clasp medal issue to the Royal Scots Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962 with clasp \'Borneo\' (2331 FF.Res Dumang Ak Alin, Sarawak Police) FF.Res = Federal Force Reserve Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962, & clasp 'Borneo' (21149445 Rfn Balbahadur Gurung, 1/6 GR) Recipient was a Rifleman serving in 1st Battalion 6th Gurkha Rifles Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1962, With clasp 'Northern Ireland' (24093145 Fus. G.W. Yates. RRF.) The recipient was a Fusilier serving with the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Condition: Dark toned VF

General Service Medal 1962, With clasp 'South Arabia' (24003017 Pte M. Towes. PWO.) Recipient was a Private serving in the 1st Battalion The Prince of Wale's Own Yorkshire Regiment, which unit served two tours in South Arabia with Aden Brigade in 1965, and again in 1967 See listed separately a related regimentally scarce EIIR issue GSM 1918 with 'Malaya' to a family relative of the recipient, also called Towes who served with 1st Battalion Green Howards. The medals had been sourced together, but the exact relationship is unknown Medal is mounted in the swing-style, and is as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting brooch retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Toned GVF

General Service Medal 1962, With clasp \'South Arabia\' (24074798 Rfn. J.L. O\'Donnel. RS.) Important: A rare example of a medal named to a soldier serving on attachment with 1st battalion Royal Scots, as the rank shown is \'Rifleman\' and hence indicative of a soldier from the Cameronians having been atached to the Royal Scots during the \'South Arabia\' campaign Note: In 1968 the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) were disbanded. The last campaign in which they deployed as a regiment was \'South Arabia\'. Whether Rifleman O\'Donnel was attached to the Royal Scots prior to the disbandment of his parent regiment, or was tranferred from the Cameronians after the disbandment is not presently known FYI: We do not have access to it, but, The History of the Cameronians Vol IV, gives a list of serving members of the 1st Bn still serving at the time of disbandment and where applicable shows the / Regiments that the former \'Riflemen\' went to after disbandment Condition: Dark toned VF

General Service Medal 1962-. With clasp \'Northern Ireland\' (24193794 Pte. D. Gowing Q.O. Hldrs.) The recipient was Private Gowing who served with the 1st Battalion Queen\'s Own Highlanders Northern Ireland Service, 1st Battalion Queen\'s Own Highlanders: The battalion deployed on several active service tours in Northern Ireland during the long running \'Operation Banner\'. In April 1971 the battalion returned to Osnabrück Garrison, Germany from where they were deployed for a total of three separate four–month operational tours at the height of the Troubles in Northern Ireland: November 1971 – March 1972 (East Belfast); July – October 1972: (Dungannon) and December 1973 – April 1974 (West Belfast). The battalion\'s next deployments in Northern Ireland occurred, April – August 1978 (North Armagh) and July – December 1979 (South Armagh). During the latter tour the battalion\'s commanding officer, Lieutenant-Colonel David Blair, was killed by one of two roadside bombs that took the lives of a total of 18 x British Army soldiers (various regiments) at Warrenpoint, County Down. In November 1983, the battalion moved to Alexander Barracks, Aldergrove, as the Northern Ireland resident battalion, and then moved back to its regimental home at Fort George, Scotland, in November 1985. In March 1988 the battalion moved to Buller Barracks in Münster, Germany, from where units were again deployed to Northern Ireland for five months from March 1990 (Belfast). A total of 7 x Queen\'s Own Highlanders were killed in Northern Ireland between 1973 and 1990 The Queen\'s Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons), officially abbreviated \'QO HLDRS\' was an infantry regiment of the Scottish Division of the British Army. It was the descendent regiment, of the former Seaforth Highlanders and Queen\'s Own Cameron Highlanders which two highland regiment had been amalgamated in 1961. The Queen\'s Own Highlanders, served in the British Army from 1961 to 1994, in which year it was amalgamated with the Gordon Highlanders, the new regiment being re-styled 1st Battalion Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons) - which regiment served 1994-2004). The direct descendent unit of 1/Highlanders, in 2004, became the 4th Battalion (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons) Royal Regiment of Scotland, and continues to thrive in the British Army as of 2024 Sold together with 3 x soft-copy identified photograph images of that include the recipient extracted form the regimental journal of the Queen\'s Own Highlanders - these will be forwarded to the byer by email attachment Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1962-2007. With clasp 'Borneo '(21150288 Spr. Balbahadur Gurung. Gurkha Engrs.) The recipient was a Gurkha soldier holding the rank of 'Sapper' while serving with the Gurkha Engineers, the Engineer support arms of the British Army's, Brigade of Gurkha's A choice example medal to the Gurkha Engineers Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1962-2007. With clasp \'Borneo\' (21138762 Cpl. Jasbahadur Rai. 2/7 G.R.) The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity with origins in Eastern Nepal who held the rank of 'Corporal' while serving with 2nd Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles, an infantry regiment of the Brigade of Gurkhas of the British Army Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962-2007. With clasp \'Borneo\' (21155203 Rfn. Nirabahadur Rai. 2/10 GR.) The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity from Eastern Nepal, who was serving as a Rifleman with the 2nd Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles, an infantry battalion of the Brigade of Gurkhas of the British Army Important: The 2nd Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles - the Borneo Victoria Cross Battalion - served in Sarawak during the period of 'Confrontasi' against both Indonesian insurgents & regulars . It was during the operations in 'Sarawak' that Lance Corporal Rambahadur Limbu, 2/10 G.R. performed his extraordinarily gallant deeds (21 November 1965) that earned for him the Victoria Cross - this latter being the one and only Victoria Cross earned by a Gurkha soldier of 10th Gurkha Rifles, and the only Victoria Cross awarded for the 'Confrontation' with Indonesia Rambahadur Limbu's highly inspirational Victoria Cross recommendation is copied below in full: Quote, The QUEEN has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the VICTORIA CROSS to: 21148786 Lance Corporal RAMBAHADUR LIMBU, 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha Rifles. On 21st November 1965 in the Bau District of Sarawak Lance Corporal RAMBAHADUR LIMBU was with his Company when they discovered and attacked a strong enemy force located in the Border area. The enemy were strongly entrenched in Platoon strength, on top of a sheer sided hill the only approach to which was along a knife edge ridge allowing only three men to move abreast. Leading his support group in the van of the attack he could see the nearest trench and in it a sentry manning a machine gun. Determined to gain first blood he inched himself forward until, still ten yards from his enemy, he was seen and the sentry opened fire, immediately wounding a man to his right. Rushing forward he reached the enemy trench in seconds and killed the sentry, thereby gaining for the attacking force a first but firm foothold on the objective. The enemy were now fully alerted and, from their positions in depth, brought down heavy automatic fire on the attacking force, concentrating this onto the area of the trench held alone by Lance Corporal RAMBAHADUR LIMBU. Appreciating that he could not carry out his task of supporting his platoon from this position he courageously left the comparative safety of his trench and, with a complete disregard for the hail of fire being directed at him, he got together and led his fire group to a better fire position some yards ahead. He now attempted to indicate his intentions to his Platoon Commander by shouting and hand signals but failing to do so in the deafening noise of exploding grenades and continuous automatic fire he again moved out into the open and reported personally, despite the extreme dangers of being hit by the fire not only from the enemy but by his own comrades. It was at the moment of reporting that he saw both men of his own group seriously wounded. Knowing that their only hope of survival was immediate first aid and that evacuation from their very exposed position so close to the enemy was vital he immediately commenced the first of his three supremely gallant attempts to rescue his comrades. Using what little ground cover he could find he crawled forward, in full view of at least two enemy machine gun posts who concentrated their fire on him and which, at this stage of the battle, could not be effectively subdued by the rest of his platoon. For three full minutes he continued to move forward but when almost able to touch the nearest casualty he was driven back by the accurate and intense weight of fire covering his line of approach. After a pause he again started to crawl forward but he soon realised that only speed would give him the cover which the ground could not. Rushing forward he hurled himself on the ground beside one of the wounded and calling for support from two light machine guns which had now come up to his right in support he picked up the man and carried him to safety out of the line of fire. Without hesitation he immediately returned to the top of the hill determined to complete his self imposed task of saving those for whom he felt personally responsible. It was now clear from the increased weight of fire being concentrated on the approaches to and in the immediate vicinity of the remaining casualty the enemy were doing all they could to prevent any further attempts at rescue. However, despite this Lance Corporal RAMBAHADUR again moved out into the open for his final effort. In a series of short forward rushes and once being pinned down for some minutes by the intense and accurate automatic fire which could be seen striking the ground all round him he eventually reached the wounded man. Picking him up and unable now to seek cover he carried him back as fast as he could through the hail of enemy bullets. It had taken twenty minutes to complete this gallant action and the events leading up to it For all but a few seconds this young Non- Commissioned Officer had been moving alone in full view of the enemy and under the continuous aimed fire of their automatic weapons. That he was able to achieve what he did against such overwhelming odds without being hit is miraculous. His outstanding personal bravery, selfless conduct, complete contempt of the enemy and determination to save the lives of the men of his fire group set an incomparable example and inspired all who saw him. Finally rejoining his section on the left flank of the attack Lance Corporal RAMBAHADUR was able to recover the light machine gun abandoned by the wounded and with it won his revenge, initially giving support during the later stages of the prolonged assault and finally being responsible for killing four more enemy as they attempted to escape across the border. This hour long battle which had throughout been fought at point blank range and with the utmost ferocity by both sides was finally won. At least twenty four enemy are known to have died at a cost to the attacking force of three killed and two wounded. In scale and in achievement this engagement stands out as one of the first importance and there is no doubt that, but for the inspired conduct and example set by Lance Corporal RAMBAHADUR at the most vital stage of the battle, much less would have been achieved and greater casualties caused. He displayed heroism, self sacrifice and a devotion to duty and to his men of the very highest order. His actions on this day reached a zenith of determined, premeditated valour which must count amongst the most notable on record and is deserving of the greatest admiration and the highest praise. The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity who was from the Eastern Nepal, who was serving as a Rifleman with the 2nd Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles, an infantry battalion of the Brigade of Gurkhas of the British Army Unquote. A choice example of a GSM 1962 to the most desirable infantry regiment of the British Army that served in the Borneo Campaign Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962-2007. With clasp \'Borneo\' (23203021 Cpl. B. A. Plowman. RMP) Note: The recipients Army number officially corrected Sold together with white named official card box of issue The recipient was a Corporal serving in the Royal Military Police Bryan A. Plowman, son of Arthur W. Plowman & Ethel Plowman (nee Heath), was a native of Burton Hastings, Rugby, Warwickshire, where he was born on 13 April 1936 (reference National Register for England & Wales, refers). In 1939, Arthur and his parents resided at 'Sunnydale', Burton Hastings, Rugby, Warwickshire, England Condition: Toned about EF

General Service Medal 1962-2007. With clasp \'Borneo\' (23517356 Gdsm L. Sanderson. SG.) The recipient was a Guardsman serving with 1st Battalion Scots Guards 1/Scots Guards Borneo: In late 1964 1st Battalion Scots Guards deployed to Malaysia, which independent state had only been formed the previous year, where it joined the 28th Commonwealth Brigade, and was based in Camp Terendak, Malacca. In 1965 the battalion undertook two tours in Borneo during the Indonesian Confrontation. The battalion\'s time in Borneo was, largely spent on patrols being undertaken against Indonesian incursions in the dense jungle that covered Borneo. The following year the 1st Battalion returned home from the Far East. Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962-2007. With clasp \'Malay Peninsula\' (21147364 L/Cpl. Kharkabahadur Gurung. GMP.) The recipient was a Nepalese Gurkha - from Western Nepal - serving as a Lance-Corporal with the Gurkha Military Police, the military police unit of the Gurkha Brigade of the British Army Important: The Gurkha Military Police was a very short lived unit of the Gurkha Brigade - 1/7/49: Raised as Royal Military Police (Gurkha Regiment) - a Provost Company - 1/1/50: Gurkha Military Police. Redesignated 17 Gurkha Divisional Provost Company - 1/1/63: Headquarters & Training Establishment raised - 1/1/65: Title & role changed to 5 (Gurkha) Dog Company, Gurkha Military Police - 1/10/65: Title Gurkha Military Police dropped - 1/1/70: Unit disbanded at Singapore All members of the GMP were only ever recruited from already serving Gurkha soldiers The Gurkha Provost Company's serving in Borneo during Confrontation did not deploy with 'Dogs', it was only the GMP personnel guarding military installations on the 'Malay Peninsula' who were 'Dog Handlers' during that period A very scarce seen single clasp campaign medal to trained Dog Handler of 5 (Gurkha) Dog Company, Gurkha Military Police, for service in Singapore and the Malay Peninsula during the period of 'Confrontation' with neighbouring Indonesia Note: The image illustrated is not depicting the recipient, but is just here included as illustrative of a Gurkha 'Dog Handler' circa 1965 Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962-2007. With clasp \'Malay Peninsula\' (21151499 Bdsm. Hembahadur Rai. A Major Staff Band.) Note: Recipient is confirmed as a Bandsman who served with the Gurkha Staff Band Important: Sold together with hard copy of recipients service papers Hembahadur Rai was born in 1942 and enlisted - aged 14 - on 28 November 1959 and was posted to the Staff Band as a Band Boy in 1962. He served with the Staff Band in Malaya, Singapore and Hong Kong and was discharged on redundancy in 1969; sold together with copied Service Record which does not record his award of this award, which would indicate that he was issued the Medal and clasp after his discharge Scarce seen named to the Gurkha Staff Band Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962-2007. With clasp \'Malay Peninsula\' (21151522 Spr. Jiwantabahadur Rana Gurkha Engineers) The recipients forename only with official corrections - and exactly as issued to the recipient Gurkha Engineers: Between 1948 and 1950, two Royal Engineers training squadrons were raised in Malaya (now Malaysia) from Gurkha infantrymen. After moving to Hong Kong, they formed part of 50 Field Engineer Regiment in 1951.This new Royal Engineers regiment was sent to support operations during the Malayan Emergency (1948-60). It was based at Sungei Besi near Kuala Lumpur from 1955 to 1961. During the 1960s, Gurkha squadrons of the regiment also served in Singapore (qualifying for the GSM 1962 with clasp Peninsula clasp) and Borneo (qualifying for the GSM 1962 with clasp \'Borneo\') during the Indonesian Confrontation (1963-66) In 1955, 50 Field Engineer Regiment was renamed the Gurkha Engineers and given its own cap badge and insignia. It also became part of the Brigade of Gurkhas. in 1977 - the year of Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee - it was redesignated as the Queen’s Gurkha Engineers Scarce seen on the market to the Gurkha Engineers Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1962-2007. With clasp \'Malay Peninsula\' (24076837 Gdsm T. Chadwick. SG.) The recipient was a Guardsman serving with 1st Battalion Scots Guards An extremely scarce single clasp medal to the Scots Guards 1/Scots Guards Malaysia: In late 1964 1st Battalion Scots Guards deployed to Malaysia, which independent state had only been formed the previous year, where it joined the 28th Commonwealth Brigade, and was based in Camp Terendak, Malacca. As the majority of the \'Jocks\' of 1/SG deployed to Borneo in 1965 (and qualified for the Borneo\' clasp), very few Scots Guards, qualified for the GSM 1962 with single clasp \'Malay Peninsula\'. The general qualifying Qualifying criteria , the recipient would have served on the Malay Peninsula for 30 days aggregate service during the period of \'Confrontation\' with Indonesia, and specifically between the dates of 17 August 1964 - 12 June 1965 Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. 2 x clasps 'Borneo' & 'South Arabia' (23889077 Pte. J.N. Campbell. A & SH.) Note: Upper clasp attached by rivets The recipient was holding the rank of Private while serving as a 'Jock' with the 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders A desirable medal to the most iconic of all British Army units associated with the end of empire campaign in South Arabia - and specifically in Aden Colony The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders are the direct descendant unit of the immortal 'Thin Red Line' of Crimean War fame. Condition: Toned GVF

General Service Medal 1962. 2 x clasps 'Dhofar' & 'Northern Ireland' (24268490 Gnr S J R Watson RA) Note: The upper clasp attached by 2 x silver rods (as issued) The recipient was holding the rank of Gunner while serving with the Royal Artillery As no battery of the Royal Artillery was deployed to Dhofar, Gunner Watson would have served there on attachment, most likely with 'Cracker' Battery - a composite field battery officered under British command, but including both British and Omani NCO's and Other-Ranks - the British OR's serving on 3 month tours Note: Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (Seventh edition, 2006) it is estimated that total British losses during the Dhofar Campaign 1 October 1969 -30 September 1976 were 22 x Killed-in-Action & 55 X Wounded-in-Action Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. Clasp 'Dhofar' (H8092270 LAC L E Lewis RAF) The recipient was a Leading Aircraftman serving in the Royal Air Force, and was almost invariably deployed to R.A.F. Salalah in Southern Oman from where the Royal Air Force flew operations during the Dhofar Campaign Condition: Toned GVF

General Service Medal 1962. Clasp 'Dhofar' (K8097909 LAC E Williams RAF) The recipient was a Leading Aircraftman serving in the Royal Air Force, and was almost invariably deployed to R.A.F. Salalah in Southern Oman from where the Royal Air Force flew operations during the Dhofar Campaign Condition: Toned GVF

General Service Medal 1962. EIIR issue with 2 x clasps 'South Arabia? ?Northern Ireland? (23869412 Pte. K.W. Brimble. SCLI.) Note: Upper clasp attached by cotton thread The recipient was a Private serving with 1st Battalion Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry Keith William Brimble, the son of George and Eva Brimble, was a native of Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, where he was born circa 1944. Keith married thrice, firstly in 1966, and latterly in 1981, and lastly in 2002. Keith died in his hometown in 2009, at which time he was 65 years of age The medal mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The riband fitted with a brooched mounting bar that retains it?s original hinged pin and clasp fitting Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1962. EIIR issue with clasp 'Borneo' (079121 H. Kitchen. M (E). 1. R.N.) Recipient was holding rate of M (E) 1 in the Royal Navy at the time of qualifying for his medal and clasp Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1962. EIIR issue with clasp 'South Arabia' (23899049 Gdsm. D. Brown. Coldm Gds.) Recipient was a Guardsman serving with 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards at the time of qualifying for his medal and clasp Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With 1 x clasp 'South Vietnam' The medal is an officially marked 'Specimen' medal as struck by the Australian Mint for the official issuing authority Officially named examples of the medal and clasp 'South Vietnam' were only ever issued to Australian service personnel, and represent the rarest clasp to the GSM 1962, with only 68 clasps issued (ref 'British Battles & Medals' (7th edition, 2006)), all to members of the Australian Army Training Team, for service in Vietnam between 24 December 1962 to 29 May 1964 The Australian Army Training Team Vietnam, in which less than 1010 men served variously between 1962-1972, has the distinction of being Australia's most highly decorated military unit. Between 1962-1972, the men of the unit earned the below following decorations; - 4 x Victoria Crosses - 2 x Distinguished Service Orders - 3 x Officers of the Order of the British Empire - 6 x Military Crosses - 20 x Distinguished Conduct Medals - 15 x Military Medals - 4 x British Empire Medals - 4 x Queens Commendations for Brave Conduct - 49 x Mentions in Dispatches - 245 x United States Decortations - 369 x South Vietnamese Decorations Rare Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1962. With 2 clasps 'Borneo' & 'Malay Peninsula' (21149820 Rfn. Kharkaparsad Rai, 1/10. GR.) Recipient was a Rifleman serving with 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles The clasps fitted together with a silver-rod, as issued Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1962. With 2 clasps 'Borneo' & 'Malay Peninsula' (RM.19587 A.L. Hardy, Mne. R.M.) The recipient was a Marine serving in the Royal Marines Both the clasps rivetted together Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With 2 clasps 'Borneo' & 'Malay Peninsula' (RM.21853 J.M.R. Robb, Mne. R.M.) Recipient was a Marine serving in the Royal Marines The clasps fitted together by silver rod as issued Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1962. With 2 clasps 'Borneo' 'Malay Peninsula' (1943294 SAC. J.R. Hillman R.A.F.) Note: Clasps joined together by a rod as customary issued The recipients unique RAF service number denotes an enlistment as a Boy Entrant sometime in or after July 1954 Medal mounted in the swing-style 'as-worn' by the recipient. The mounting brooch retaining the hinged pin and casp fitting Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With 2 clasps 'Borneo' 'Malay Peninsula' (21151022 Rfn. Krishnabahadur Limbu, 1/10 G.R.) Note: The second clasp on the GSM 1962 is correctly mounted with a rod, exactly as officially issued Important: Sold together with; - Original named card box of issue - Copy of Record of Service - Copy group photograph including the positively identified recipient - Extract from Regimental 'Award for Colours 1966-1967' (Cross-Country Running) The recipient was a Rifleman serving with 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles Krishnabadur Limbu, a Gurkha of the Hindu faith, was born in Nepal in 1942. His next of kin was his wife Rankumari Limbuni, whome he had married in Nepal on 8 March 1962. Krishnabahadur enlisted for the The Brigade of Gurkhas at Western Gurkha Depot Nepal on 29 November 1959, on a 4 year engagement of service. He disembarked at Penang, Malaysia, on 23 December 1959, as a recruit trainee for 10 GR. On 19 November 1960, he was posted from Depot Brigade of Gurkhas to 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles. On 9 October 1962, he extended his service, with intention to serve a total of 7 years. In the final reckoning, by the time he took his final discharge form the British Army on 10 May 1969, he had served a total of 9 years 163 days. Krishnabahdur served overseas variously in; India, Malaya, Borneo and Hong Kong including numerous active service deployments during the period of 'Confrontation'. At the time of his fimnal discharge his military conduct was described as 'Exemplary'. The 'Testimonial' in respect of his character states; Quote, " Krishnabahadur is leaving the unit having been declared redundant after nine years service. During these years he has shown himself to be a loyal, honest and extremely willing person. He is cleanly turned out and is sober in his habits. He is fit and strong and has a nice personality and is easy to command and get along with. He is always punctual and is a hard worker. He is obedient and well disciplined and I have enjoyed knowing him and also having in my company.. I am sorry to lose him and recommend him to anyone wanting a thoroughly reliable, honest, willing hard worker Unquote. Condition: Toned about EF

General Service Medal 1962. With 2 clasps 'Borneo' 'Malay Peninsula' (21151479 Rfn Nunahang Limbu, 2-10 G.R.) Note: 2nd Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles had the unique distinction of earning the only Victoria Cross of the Indonesian Confrontation, vide the services of Rambahadur Limbu in 1965 The clasps attached by silver rod as issued Medal and clasps are confirmed as being the recipients sole medal entitlement Rifleman Nunahang Limbu of 2nd Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles accumulated a total of 10 years and 227 days service by the time he took his discharge from the British Army at Hong Kong on 25 May 1973. At discharge his military conduct was described as 'Exemplary' and the following testimonial was provided; Quote, Rfm Nunahang has served in the British Army for nine years and for much of that time he has worked as a driver and vehicle mechanic. He has worked well and has a good knowledge of his trade. I recommend him for any work entailing a knowledge of mechanics Unquote. The medal is sold with a copy set of the recipients service record The medal is court mounted for display Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With 2 clasps 'Borneo' 'Malay Peninsula' (21154185 Rfn Jitbahadur Rai, 1/10 G.R.) Medal and both clasps confirmed from the recipients service history as his sole medal entitlement The clasps attached by a silver rod as issued Corporal Jitbahadur Rai of 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles served in the British Army 1962-1974, throughout which period he was a member of 1/10 GR. Promoted a substantive Corporal in 1972, Jitbahadur Rai had the misfortune to 'Die' while still a young man and in service, with his death being recorded at the British Military Hospital Dharan, Eastern Nepal on 21 June 1974 Medal is sold with a copy of the recipients service history The medal mounted swing style suspended from a contemporary riband with brooch to reverse of riband and presumably as worn by the recipient Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With 2 clasps 'Borneo' 'Malay Peninsula' (21154214 Rfn. Dhanbahadur Limbu, 1/10 G.R.) Note: The second clasp on the GSM 1962 is correctly mounted with a rod, exactly as officially issued The recipient was a Rifleman serving with 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles Important: Sold together with; - Copied Record of Service Dhanbahadur Limbu, a Gurkha of the Hindu faith, was born in Eastern Nepal in 1944. His next of kin was his wife Jamu Limbuni, whom he married in Nepal in 1967. On 3 January 1962, Dhanbahadur enlisted for the The Brigade of Gurkhas at British Gurkhas Recruiting Office, Dharan, Eastern Nepal, on a 4 year engagement of service. He disembarked at Butterworth, Malaya, on 28 January 1962, as a recruit trainee for 10 GR. On 1 November 1962, he was posted to 1st Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles, and the next day joined his unit. On 3 February 1965, he extended his service, with intention to serve a total of 7 years. In the final reckoning, by the time he took his final discharge from the British Army on 10 July 1971, he had served a total of 9 years 189 days. Dhanbahadur served overseas variously in; India, Malaya, Borneo and Hong Kong including numerous active service deployments during the period of 'Confrontation'. At the time of his final discharge his military conduct was described as 'Exemplary'. The 'Testimonial' in respect of his character states; Quote, " Dhanbahadur Limbu maintained a very high standard of military discipline and turn out throughout his army career. He is loyal and honest and a very hard working man. He is a great trier. He has a pleasant personality" Unquote. The medal and both clasps are verified as entitled and issued as enumerated in the recipients accompanying copied 'Record of Service'. As a numismatic point of interest his service papers, also enumerate the official issue of the 'Silver Pin' (rod), to attach the second clasp to the earlier clasp....... The medal is mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medal mounting bar retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With 2 clasps 'Borneo' 'Malay Peninsula' (21156403 Rfn Bhaktabahadur Rai, 2/7 GR) Note: The clasps attached by a silver rod as issued The recipient was a Rifleman serving with 2nd Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles Bhaktabahadur Rai. a Gurkha of the Hindu faith, was born in Eastern Nepal in 1946. His next of kin was his mother Pratham Prabha Raini, who resided at Khamtel, Okhaldhunga, in Eastern Nepal. Bhaktabahadur joined the Brigade of Gurkhas on 5 October 1964, when he enlisted on a 4 years service engagement. On 4 October 1968, he extended his service, with intention to serve a total of 7 years. In the final reckoning he served a total of 5 years 360 days in the British Army, during which time he was posted to 2nd Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles. Bhaktabahadur served overseas variously in; Malaysia, Borneo and Singapore. Bhaktabahadur took his final discharge on 29 September 1970, at which time his military conduct was described as 'Very Good'. The 'Testimonial' in respect of his character states; Quote, " Bhaktabahadur has served for 5 years in the British Army. He leaves now only because of the reduction in the Brigade of Gurkhas. During his service he has been on active service with the Battalion, and has proved himself to be a reliable and hard working soldier. He has his 2nd class (Gurkha) certificate of education. I would recommend Bhaktabahadur for any work that requires a hardworking conscientious man." Unquote. The medals sold with a photocopied set of the recipients service record confirming all of the above details Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With 2 clasps 'Borneo' 'Malay Peninsula' (23969003 L/Cpl. J.A. O'Donnell. SG) Note: Clasps joined by a rod as customary issued Recipient was a Lance Corporal serving with the Scots Guards Medal mounted in the court-style without mounting pin Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With 2 clasps 'Borneo' 'South Arabia' (1932752 Cpl. A.C.W. Gould R.A.F.) Note: Clasps joined together by a rod as customary issued IMPORTANT: Recipient had service with the Royal Air Force Police with effect from 16 April 1962 Anthony Carl Weber Gould, born on 26 July 1941 was a native of Dunoon, Scotland, and joined the Royal Air Force as a direct 'Boy Entrant' on 1 October 1956. He the time of taking his final discharge his intended address was to be 10 Aitken Drive, Bellsmyre, Dunbarton, Scotland. During his 'adult' R.A.F. service, David's promotions were; ACI on 26 January 1959; LAC on 17 April 1959; A/Cpl/UP on 10 October 1962; SAC on 6 November 1942; A/Cpl/UNPD 16 October 1962, relinquishing this last on 30 December 1967. He served overseas in Singapore and Borneo 21 July 1961 - 2 January 1964, and in South Arabia (R.A.F Khormaksar) in 1965 The medal is sold together with copy of the recipients service record confirming this medal and clasps as the only awards received Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With 2 clasps 'Malay Peninsula''Borneo' ( 23948168 Pte. P.A. Bushby. RADC.) Note: The clasps joined by the the customary rod as issued Recipient was a Private soldier serving with the Royal Army Dental Corps. Two clasp General Service Medals named to the Royal Army Dental Corps are scarce on the market Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With 2 clasps 'Northern Ireland' & 'Dhofar' (24209643 Spr. P. N. Moir. R.E.) The clasps fitted by the customary silver rod as issued Note: The recipients unique army number indicates an enlistment in the period Recipient served as a Sapper with Royal Engineers Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With 2 clasps 'Radfan' 'South Arabia' (23959205 Pte. K.V. Carrington, RS) The clasps fitted by issue silver rod Recipient served as a Private with 1st Battalion Royal Scots Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With 2 clasps \'Borneo\' \'Malay Peninsula\' (21153282 Rfn Dambahadur Rana, 2/2 GR) Note: Clasps attached by a silver rod, as issued Recipient served with the 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1962. With 2 x clasp 'Radfan' 'South Arabia' (1929603 SAC. D. J. Gruar. R.A.F.) Note: Clasps riveted together Recipient was a Senior Aircraftman serving in the Royal Air Force The recipients unique Royal Air Force service number indicate that the recipient enlisted as a 'Boy Entrant' with a number from the block issued in September 1951, and which block was used up by July 1954 Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With 2 x clasps 'Borneo' 'Malay Peninsula' (21151165 Spr. Chandrabahadur Thapa, Gurkha Engrs) Second clasp is attached by the customary 'silver rod' as issued Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1962. With 2 x clasps 'Malay Peninsuala' 'Borneo' (24005854 Rfn. W. Molyneux. 2 Green Jackets.) Important: The upper clasp attached to the lower clasp by a straight silver rod, as issued The recipient was a Rifleman serving with 2nd Battalion Green Jackets Condition: About VF

General Service Medal 1962. With 2 x clasps 'South Arabia' 'Northern Ireland' (24005224 Fus. J.A. Robinson. RNF.) Note: Upper clasp attached by a silver rod, as issued Recipient was a Fusilier serving with the 1st Battalion Royal Northumberland Fusiliers 1/RNF served in Aden Colony with 'Aden Brigade' between September 1966 to July 1967 Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1962. With 3 clasps 'Borneo' ''South Arabia' 'Northern Ireland' (23860128 Pte G. Rahman, A & S H) NB: Clasps attached by the customary silver rods - as issued A highly desirable campaign medal to a 'Jock' of the 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, a regiment distinguished by the bold, determined and effective role it played in retaking and pacifying - for a time - 'Crater', in Aden Colony The medal clasps attached by silver rods as issued Several identified / named photographs of 'Geordie' Rahman, in Singapore, Aden (including an in-the-field picture of a bare-chested 'Geordie' wearing his regimental Glengarry manning a LMG Observation Post in Aden) and in Northern Ireland are accessible on the internet Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With 3 clasps 'Borneo' ''South Arabia' 'Northern Ireland' (23860128 Pte G. Rahman, A & S H) A highly desireable campaign medal to a 'Jock' of the 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, a regiment distinguished by the determined and effective role it played in retaking and pacifying - for a time - 'Crater', in Aden Colony The medal clasps attached by silver rods as issued Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With 3 clasps 'Borneo' 'Malay Peninsula' 'South Arabia' (23871957 Pte J. Cathcart, A & S H) A highly desireable campiagn medal to a 'Jock' of the 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, a regiment distinguished by the determined and effective role it played in retaking and pacifying - for a time - 'Crater', in Aden Colony The medal clasps attached by silver rods as issued The medal worn 'swing style' suspended from a contemporary riband and almost certainly as worn by the recipient. Having a brooch bar to reverse of riband Condition: Toned GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With 3 clasps 'Radfan' 'South Arabia' 'Northern Ireland' (23707484 Pte A. Martin, RS) Recipient served with 1st Battalion Royal Scots The clasps attached by silver rods as issued Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With 3 x clasps 'Borneo', 'South Arabia' & 'Northern Ireland' (23783802 Pte. D. Pankhurst. KOYLI.) Note: All 3 x clasps connected by the original, long retention rods 'as issued' The recipient was a Private soldier serving with 1st Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, and later 2nd Battalion Light Infantry 1st Battalion K.O.Y.L.I. served in Malaya, Borneo and Sarawak between January 1962 - September 1964, including active service in Borneo 1963-1964. During their service in South East Asia, the battalion was attached variously to 28th Commonwealth Brigade, and latterly 51st Gurkha Brigade. Between August 1965-May 1966, 1/KOYLI served overseas in Aden Colony, attached to Aden Brigade, where the battalion was quartered under canvas at 'Radfan Camp' a tented campa, adjacent to Waterloo Lines On 10 July 1968, 1st Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry were re-named, 2nd Battalion The Light Infantry The first operational deployment of 2nd Battalion The Light Infantry was to Northern Ireland, where it served September 1969 - January 1970. 2/LI subsequently served multiple tours in Northern Ireland An interesting medal to a soldier who served in the last active service campaigns of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, and during the the first active service of the descendent unit, 2nd Battalion The Light Infantry Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With 3 x clasps 'Radfan' 'South Arabia' 'Northern Ireland' (22417263 L/Cpl. J. Lothian. RS.) Note: Upper clasps attached by customary straight silver rods, as issued The recipient was a junior non-commissioned-officer holding rank of Lance Corporal while serving with 1st Battalion The Royal Scots 1/Royal Scots deployed to Aden Colony and Radfan, South Arabia, between 1964-1965. Their first operational tour in Northern Ireland during 'The Troubles' took place in 1970 Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With 4 x clasps 'Borneo', 'Malay Peninsula', 'South Arabia' & 'Northern Ireland' (23909328 Pte. A. Mac. D. Sloss. A & S H.) Note: Upper clasps attached in the customary method by official issue silver rods The recipient was Alexander (Alec/Alex) MacDonald Sloss (he married Ann Williams at Plymouth in 1968, shortly after the Argylls return to United Kingdom).as having been the Regimental ?Pony Major? circa 1972-1975 ? a unique appointment to the Argylls, and now the present Royal Regiment of Scotland, the ?Pony Major? being selected from amongst the longer-serving junior NCO?s of the regiment There are a good number of identified photographs of the recipient on the Argylls 'unofficial' profusely illustrated website showing him in both Aden and later as 'Pony Major' with Cruachan II Important: The recipient had the distinction of being the subject of a regimental; oil painting by the British artist Margaret Boden (1912-2001) which is today held in the collection of the Regimental Museum of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Condition: About EF Code: 15204 Price: 1050.00 GBP

General Service Medal 1962. With 4 x clasps ?Borneo? ?Malay Peninsula? ?South Arabia? ?Northern Ireland? (24017028 Pte. R. B. Munro, A & SH.) Note: The upper medal clasps attached by rivets The 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders ? the descendent regiment of ?The Thin Red Line? of Crimean War fame - were the only Scottish infantry regiment (and one of only a handful of infantry regiments of the British Army) that qualified for four different campaign clasps to the General Service Medal 1962 A most desirable multi-clasp campaign medal, the Argylls being the most iconic British regiment associated with the 'End of Empire' action in Aden Colony The medal mounted in the court-style for display Condition: Single tiny edge nick otherwise GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (1933960 S.A.C. C. Hanson R.A.F.) The recipients unique RAF service number denotes an enlistment as a Boy Entrant sometime in or after July 1954 Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (21134099 W.O. Cl. 2 Parsad Gurung, 1/6 GR.) Recipient was a Warrant Officer II Class serving with 1st Battalion 6th Gurkha Rifles Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (21134517 Cpl. Keshbahadur Gurung, 2/6 GR.) The recipient was a junior non-commissioned officer holding rank of Corporal while serving with 2nd Battalion 6th Gurkha Rifles Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (21147287 Rfn. Imansing, Thapa, 2/2 GR) Recipient was a Rifleman serving with 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (21152122 Rfn. Kapdansing Rai. 2/7 GR.) The recipient was a Rifleman serving with 2nd Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (22334258 Tpr. G. A. Hickman, 5 RTR.) Recipient was a Trooper serving with the 5th Battalion Royal Tank Regiment The medal mounted as-worn in the swing style, the mounting bar retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings. The medal sold complete with the official card box of issue, this latter named with recipients service details Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (22722402 Cpl A.D.S. McMillan. ACC.) Recipient was serving as a Corporal with the Army Catering Corps Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (23504519 Sgt. H.E. Eaton. Q.O. Hldrs.) Note: Neat official corrections to '350' of recipients army number Recipient was a Sergeant serving with 1st Battalion Queens Own Highlanders Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (23896249 Tpr. G.R. Lakin. 4 RTR.) Recipient was a Trooper serving with the 4th Royal Tank Regiment Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (23908100 Gdsm. W. Boyle. SG.) Note: See attached scanned group photograph, attributed as including the recipient (bottom left) taken in 'In the Field' during the of 'Confrontation' in Malaysia/Borneo, when 1st Battalion Scots Guards were on campaign service. A copy of this image will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment The recipient, is additionally believed to be entitled to the clasp 'Malay Peninsula', as an email message received from the Scots Guards records office confirm that recipient served on the Malay-Thai border in 1964, as well as being in Sabah & Borneo 1964-65 The medal court-mounted and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of riband retainign the original pin-back mounting brooch this retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Dark toned with minor contact marks otherwise VF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (J1943817 SAC K.M. Clark R.A.F.) The recipients unique RAF service number denotes an enlistment as a Boy Entrant sometime in or after July 1954 Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (K.970306 W. Roberts. A/P.O.M.(E). R.N.) Recipient was a Petty Officer Mechanic (Electrical) serving with the Royal Navy Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Borneo' (Lt. Siwaprosad Newar. 1/7 GR.) Important: Recipient was a Queens Gurkha Officer (QGO) holding rank of Lieutenant (QGO) Lieutenant Newar of 1st Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles is confirmed as having been first commissioned from the ranks on 14 January 1962. His officer number was 471412. Prior to being commissioned he held the appointment of Warant Officer Class III, with unique army number 21139579. Lieutenant Siwaprosad Newar retired on retired pay on 5 February 1967 Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Dhofar' (23480447 Gnr. P.K. Waddington RA) The recipient was holding the rank of Gunner while serving with the Royal Artillery As no battery of the Royal Artillery was deployed to Dhofar, Gunner Watson would have served there on attachment, most likely with 'Cracker' Battery - a composite field battery officered under British command, but including both British and Omani NCO's and Other-Ranks - the British OR's serving on 3 month tours Note: Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (Seventh edition, 2006) it is estimated that total British losses during the Dhofar Campaign 1 October 1969 -30 September 1976 were 22 x Killed-in-Action & 55 X Wounded-in-Action Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Dhofar' (24105729 Cpl. E. B. Mitchell R. Signals) Recipient was a non-commissioned-officer holding rank of Corporal while serving with the Royal Signals Medal is sold together with official white named card box of issue A scarce issue clasp to find on the market Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Dhofar' (P8076867 SAC D W Roberts RAF) The recipient was a Senior Aircraftman serving with the Royal Air Force The qualifying period for the 'Dhofar' clasp was 1 October 1969 - 30 September 1976. Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (7th Edition, 2006) it is estimated that the total casualties sustained by the Omani and British Forces during the Dhofar Campaign was 187 killed and 557 wounded, of which British casualties were 24 killed and 55 wounded The medal mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The medal suspended from a mounting bar that retains it's original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Scarce Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Gulf' (R01(T) P N Stanton D208555B RN) Note: The naming is 'officially re-named', i.e., the original naming has been skimmed / removed and the subsequent naming applied in the typical correct impressed style (see attached illustration for naming) The medal mounted in the swing-style, the mounting brooch retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Malay Peninsula' (21141452 BDSM. Harkabahadur Gurung. A Major Staff Band.) The recipient, Harkabahadur Gurung, was a Nepalese Gurkha soldier from Western Nepal, who served as a Bandsman in the 'Staff Band' of the Brigade of Gurkhas Note: All GSM 1962's named to Gurkha Bandsmen of the Brigade of Gurkhas Band, were impressed with the unit showing as 'A Major Staff Band' Scarce rank and unit for this medal and clasp Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Malay Peninsula' (21152122 L/Cpl. Rudram Rai. 2/7 GR.) The recipient was a junior non-commissioned officer holding the rank of Lance-Corporal while serving with 2nd Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Malay Peninsula' (6826 L/Cpl. A. Aziz B. Abdullah. A.D.P.) Recipient was a locally enlisted member of the Army Depot Police An uncommon-unit Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Malay Peninsula' (7283 Cpl. R. Rahim B.A. Hamid. A.D.P.) The recipient, R. Rahim, was a locally enslited Malay soldier serving as a Corporal with the Army Defence Police Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Malay Peninsula' (7342 Sgt Kurup R.J. A.D.P.) Recipient was a locally enlisted member of the Army Depot Police An uncommon-unit Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'N. Iraq & S. Turkey' (24879745 Spr P R E Barnett RE) Recipient was a Sapper serving with the Royal Engineers Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (7th Edition, 2006) it is estimated that 367 'Other Ranks' of the Royal Engineers receive this medal clasp for their services in North Iraq and Southern Turkey in 1991 A scarce medal clasp to find on the market Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Northern Ireland' (24163305 Pte. D. Stewart Q.O. Hldrs.) Recipient was a Private soldier serving in the 1st Battalion Queen's Own Highlanders Medal is mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Northern Ireland' (24184905 Pte. D. J. Farr, BW.) The recipient held the rank of Private while serving with the 1st Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Northern Ireland' (24372999 Pte C Young R Anglian) Naming is officially impressed The recipient was serving with a battaliojn of the Royal Anglian Regiment at the time of qualifying for his GSM 1962 Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Northern Ireland' (24392000 Dvr D M B Macdougall RCT) Recipient was a Driver serving with the Royal Corps of Transport Medal mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Northern Ireland' (24492939 Pte M Goodman LI) The medal mounted in the swing-style, the mounting brooch retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fitting. The medal complete with original named card box of issue Note: The Korean War pair awarded to the recipients father is also available separately for sale on this website Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Northern Ireland' (24511597 Rgr P S Cowden R Irish) Recipient was a 'Ranger' serving with the Royal Irish Regiment A scarce found medal and clasp to this regiment on the market Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Northern Ireland' (25031518 Pte L M Bradford Hldrs) Sold together with pair of recipients matching named white metal 'Identity Discs' or 'Dog Tags' Recipient was a Private 'Jock', serving with 1st Battalion Highlanders Note: The Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordon?s and Camerons) were formed in 1994, when the Queen?s Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons) were amalgamated with the Gordon Highlanders. Between 1994-2006 The Highlanders served variously in Northern Ireland the Balkans and Iraq. In 2006, the regiment became the 4th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland Condition: Some tarnish on reverse otherwise VF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Northern Ireland' (25139206 Pte R W Nellies, BW) The recipient held the rank of Private while serving with the 1st Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Northern Ireland' (25171796 Pte J W Milne, BW) The recipient held the rank of Private while serving with the 1st Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Northern Ireland' (Cpl D.A. Morgan (A1942562) RAF) The recipients unique RAF service number denotes an enlistment as a Boy Entrant sometime in or after July 1954 Recipient was a Corporal serving with the Royal Air Force Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Northern Ireland' (E8008087 Cpl D F Skerry RAF) Recipient was a Corporal serving with the Royal Air Force Medal mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'Radfan' 'Borneo' 'South Arabia' 'Malay Peninsula' (23870761 Tpr. N. Herriman, 4 RTR.) Note: The upper 3 x clasps all attached by straight silver rods, as officially issued The recipient held the rank of Trooper while serving with the 4th Royal Tank Regiment Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'South Arabia? (Major R. P. Wilson. 10 H.) The recipient, a regular commissioned officer, was holding the rank of Major and serving with 10th Hussars, at the time of qualifying for his GSM with clasp ?South Arabia? The 10th Hussars as a regiment ? less ?C Squadron? (which was deployed to Sharjah and did not qualify for the GSM) ? was deployed to Aden Colony between August 1964 to August 1965 The medal is contemporary and professionally court-mounted, and is 'as-worn' by the recipient. The reverse of the mounting retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'South Arabia' (23846044 Tpr .J. Cullen, 5 Innis DG.) Recipient was a Trooper serving with 5th Inniskilling Dragoon Guards The medal court mounted on contemporary mounting 'as worn' by the recipient Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'South Arabia' (23954358 Rfn. H.D.B. McIntosh. Cameronians.) Important: This particular medal and clasp represents the last ever campaign medal and clasps issue to the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) which regiment - Scotland's only 'Rifles' regiment - was disbanded in 1968 Note: The recipient was a Rifleman serving with 1st Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) which unit served in Aden Colony between May 1966 to February 1967 Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'South Arabia' (24012710 Tpr. A. Merrick. 5 Innis DG.) The recipient held the rank of 'Trooper' and was serving with the 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards, an armoured regiment of the British Army A particularly good example of this medal and clasp to 'The Skin's' Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'South Arabia' (24024123 Tpr. M.J. Kelly, 1 RTR) Recipient was a Trooper serving with 1st Battalion Royal Tank Regiment Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'South Arabia' (24031365 Cpl. R. Oxley. RAPC.) Recipient was a Corporal serving with the Royal Army Pay Corps Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'South Arabia' (24033708 Fus. J. L. Winter, RNF.) The recipient was a Fusilier serving with the 1st Battalion Royal Northumberland Fusiliers Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'South Arabia' (24035601 Pte. F. H. Smith, King?s Own Border.) The recipient served as a Private with the 1st Battalion King's Own Border Regiment Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp 'South Vietnam' The medal is an officially marked 'Specimen' medal as issued The official named examples of the medal and clasp 'South Vietnam' were only ever issued to Australian service personnel, and represent the rarest clasp to the GSM 1962 Condition: Minor blemish at 3 O'clock otherwise about GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp ?Borneo? (2/Lt C.J. Johnson. Para) Important: 2nd Lieutenant Christopher James Johnson, 2nd Battalion Parachute Regiment was killed in Sarawak, North Borneo on 12 April 1965. He is the only Officer of the Parchute Regiment recorded as being killed in theatre during the period of the \'Confrontation\' with Indonesia 2/Lt Johnson was killed near Nanga Gaat close to the Indonesian Border when 2 helicopters of 845 Royal Naval Air Squadron collided and crashed. In total 8 service personnel died Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp ?South Arabia? (23745605 L/Cpl. D. M. Blackwood. 4/7 DG.) Recipient was a Junior non commissioned officer holding the appointment of Lance Corporal while serving with 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards Note: 4th / 7th Dragoon Guards deployed to the Middle East in August 1965, for a year. 2 x Squadrons were based in Aden Colony (qualifying for the GSM medal and clasps), and another Squadron was based at Sharjah. In 1966, the regiment deployed to Cyprus in August 1966, where they were part of the UNFICYP, and qualified for the United Nations service medal Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp ?South Arabia? (23959162 Pte. R. Mackinnon, A & SH.) A most desirable campaign medal to a ?Jock? of the 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, the descendent regiment of the 'Thin Red Line' of Crimean War fame - the Argylls being the most iconic British regiment associated with the 'End of Empire' action in Aden Colony Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp ?South Arabia? (24048486 Pte. A. Perkins. A & SH.) A most desirable campaign medal to a ?Jock? of the 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, the descendent regiment of the 'Thin Red Line' of Crimean War fame - the Argylls being the most iconic British regiment associated with the 'End of Empire' action in Aden Colony The medal mounted in the court-style for display Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp Northern Ireland\' (23517609 Cpl. J. Baillie. SG.) The recipient held the rank of Corporal while serving with the Scots Guards The recipients unique army number indicates an early 1960\'s enlistment, with the medal most likely earned for service with either \'regular\' battalion of the Scots Guards during their initial respective deployments to Northern Ireland during \'Operation Banner\'. 2nd Battalion Scots Guards were first deployed in Northern Ireland during \'The Troubles\' between 29 June-17 July 1970, in Belfast region (too short a deployment for anyone to qualify for the medal and clasp that required 30 days continuous or aggregated service - but started the qualifying service for those of the battalion who deployed on subsequent tours of duty), while 1st Battalion Scots Guards subsequently deployed in theatre between August-December 1971 (at Clonard / Ballymurphy). Both Scots Guards battalion made subsequent tours of duty in Northern Ireland, throughout \'Operation Banner\' A regimental Memorial Plaque is on display in Glasgow Cathedral, that commemorates the lives and supreme sacrifice of 25 x \'All Ranks\' of the Scots Guards who died on active service in Northern Ireland, or, as a result of terrorist activity in the United Kingdom during \'The Troubles\' A good early regimental issue medal to the Scots Guards for \'Operation Banner\' A choice example, the medal retaining its original long length of silk riband as issued Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp Northern Ireland\' (24150474 Fus. N. J. Turbine RHF.) The recipient was a \'Jock\' holding the rank of Fusilier while serving with the 1st Battalion Royal Highland Fusiliers The recipient was reportedly a friend of the McCaig brothers (No. 24203504 Fusilier John Boreland McCaig (17) & No. 24140693 Fusilier Joseph McCaig (18)) - comrades in the same unit - who were executed by the IRA on, 10 March 1971 - and who has been said was a regimental \'Pall-Bearer\' at the funeral of the soldier brothers, when their bodies were laid to rest in, Ayrshire, Scotland At the time that the teenager McCaig brothers and a third soldier (No. 24211 347 Dougald Purdon McCaughey (23)) became victims of an IRA \'Honey Trap\' that lured the three off-duty soldiers to their deaths by execution - two of them shot in the head, and another shot in the chest, by IRA gunmen that included, it has been alleged, a former member of the Parachute Regiment of the British Army. This was the first time that any off-duty British Army personnel had been killed by the IRA during the \'Troubles\'. A sensational, incident at the time of the \'Troubles\', not least the revelation - leading to Public outrage - that the British Army was deploying soldiers as young as 17 years of age on active service! Note: The above claim(s) was reported by a former NCO of the RHF to the previous owner of the medal, who was a former member of the uniformed services. Other than this attribution, we have nil corroborating evidence to support the claims of personal friendship, or that the recipient was indeed a \'Pall-Bearer. However, the recipient\'s unique army number is very much in the range of those of his fallen comrades, and the is beyond any doubt an early issue Northern Ireland medal, issued circa 1971, and which has not been \'messed\' about with for many years Sold as seen During the qualifying for the \'Northern Ireland\' clasp, the 1st Battalion Royal Highland Fusiliers made multiple tours / deployments to Northern Ireland including below: - Feb-May 1970: Co Londonderry, HQ in Omagh and companies were deployed to Enniskillen, Dungannon and Armagh - Feb-Jun 1971: Belfast - Feb-Jun 1974: Belfast (Andersontown/Suffolk/Twinbrook) - Jul-Nov 1975: Belfast (Ballymurphy/Springfield/Whiterock) - Dec 1976 -Apr 1977: Bessbrook - Aug-Dec 1980: Armagh - Aug-Sep 1988: Lisnaskea Incremental Roulement Bn - Dec 1991 - Feb 1992: Op Luff - May-Nov 1997: - Mar 2001 - Dec 2003: Province Reinforcement Bn The medal mounted on its original silk riband in the court-style, as worn by the recipient in service. The reverse of the mounting brooch retaining its hinged pin and clasp fittings A good early regimental issue medal to the Royal Highland Fusiliers for \'Operation Banner\' Condition: Toned about GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp \'Borneo\' An un-named and un-marked Royal Mint issue Awarded to British & Commonwealth personnel who served during the 'Konfrontasi' against Insurgents and Indonesian soldiers, marines and irregular elements in Sabah (North Borneo) and Sarawak in East Malaysia, during the Indonesian-Malaysian Confrontation including Operation Claret. Eligibility required 30 days service in theatre on the strength of a unit, or for aircrew, 1 operational sortie between 24 December 1962 and 11 August 1966 During the period of 'Confrontation', it is estimated that 114 x Commonwealth personnel were killed, or died, with a further with 180 x wounded A unique for campaign, Victoria Cross, was awarded to Lance Corporal Rambahadur Limbu, 2nd Battalion 10th Gurkha Rifles, for the extraordinarily gallant deeds he performed in Sarawak on, 1 November 1965 Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp \'Borneo\' (14155787 W.O. Cl. 2 C. Roan, RAOC) Recipient was a Warrant Officer II Class serving with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp \'Borneo\' (215185 R. J. Fitzpatrick) Note: At the time of earning the GSM 1962, the recipient was an Australian soldier holding the rank of Sapper while serving with the 7th Field Squadron Royal Australian Engineers. The recipients extant medal record, held and accessible at the Australian War Memorial, shows that Sapper Fitzpatrick embarked from Sydney Australia on 25 May 1964, and disembarked at Jessleton, North Borneo, on, 4 June 1964. He subsequently emplaned from Jessleton & disembarked at Singapore, on the same day, 9 December 1964 Important: Warrant Officer Clas II Reginald John Fitzpatrick, OAM, Royal Australian Ordnance Corps, was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (Military Division) reference Australia Day Honours 1983 announced on 26 January 1983. The medal was awarded in respect of 'For service as stores inspector at the 212th Supply Company, Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps' Reginald John Fitzpatrick was a native of Stanmore, New South Wales, Australia, where he was born on, 16 July 1940. Australian records record that Robert had voluntarily enlisted in the Australian Army and that in addition to his active service in Borneo, that he later served overseas operationally in South Vietnam, between, 25 May 1966 to 17 July 1966. During his service in Vietnam, Robert Fitzpatrick had been a member of, 21 Engineer Support Troop, Royal Australian Engineers The recipients extant GSM medal card, has remarks indicating a replacement medal was requested for the recipient. The medal here offered being offered being the original officially impressed named & un-marked issue Condition: Toned about EF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp \'Borneo\' (23871130 Pte. J. Pinkerton. A & SH.) The recipient, John \'Pinky\' Pinkerton, is confirmed as holding the rank of Private while serving with 5 Platoon \'B Company\' 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, at,Biawak, Borneo, during the regiment\'s second operational tour of Borneo Note: It was an action fought by \'B Coy\' against Indonesians, during the \'Second Tour\' of Borneo, that the Argylls suffered their only \'Killed-in-Action\' casualty, as well as several wounded - and for which action decorations were awarded Identified \'coloured\' photographs of the recipient, including wearing \'Jungle Hat\' and wearing \'Jungle Greens\', with SLR in hand, and with MG ammo bandolier around his shoulders, is shown leading a section in campaign theatre. The photo\'s can be accessed by googling the below following link: - http://argylls1945to1971.co.uk/AandSH_Borneo_2ndtour.htm 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - the direct descendent unit of the immortal \'Thin Red Line\' of Crimean War fame, served in South Asia between 1964 -1966. With regimental Headquarters at \'Selarang Barracks\', Singapore, the battalion deployed on three operational tours of Borneo, as under: - 1st tour: Apr - Sep 1964 - 2nd tour: Feb - Jun 1965 - 3rd tour: Nov 1965 - Apr 1966 Whether Private Pinkerton was subsequently awarded a loose \'Malay Peninsula\' clasp, for his services in Singapore in 1964-65, is not currently known (but highly likely), as the medal rolls are not yet accessible in the public domain A desirable campaign medal, with several extant photographs of the soldier, including a group photograph of \'B Coy\' in Singapore, are all accessible for downloading on the above referenced regimental website Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp \'Borneo\' (23871932 Pte. W. Ewan. Gordons) Recipient was a serving Private soldier with the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders The medal mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The riband fitted with a hinged pin-back brooch bar Condition: About VF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp \'Borneo\' (8 WPC. Anama Maria. Sarawak Police.) Important: The recipient was a female of the Christian faith holding the rank of Woman Police Constable while serving with the Sarawak Police Note: The single digit '8' serial number is indicative that Woman Police Constable Anama Maria was only the eighth, enrolled, female member of the Sarawak Police Rare campaign medal to an original muster 'Woman Police Constable' of the Sarawak Police Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp \'Malay Peninsula\' (Midshipman R.G.L. Glover. R.N.) The promotions and naval service of Richard Grey Lochore Glover - including extensive Submarine Service - are as follows; Cadet at Britannia Naval College 1 September 1962; Midshipman 1 September 1964 (H.M.S. Cassandra, a C Class Destroyer); Acting Sub Lieutenant 1 September 1965 (H.M.S. Excellent); Sub-Lieutenant 1968 (H.M.S. Narwhal, Porpoise Patrol Submarine); Lieutenant 1 September 1968 (following vessels and bases through to 1976 - Submarines, \'Ambush\' and \'Ocelot\'; Dolphin (Sub Base); Dryad (\'Warfare School\'); Eskimo (Tribal Class Frigate); Lieutenant-Commander 1 September 1976. His postings after September 1976 include; H.M.S. Juno; Neptune Submarine Base; R.N.R. Forth; H.M.S. Dryad etc.... Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp \'Malay Peninsula\' (Sgt. 469 Nazar Din,) The recipient was a locally enlisted Malay non-commissioned officer holding the rank of Sergeant, while serving with a local uniformed service in either Singapore or Malaysia (Peninsular) The medal retaining its original silk riband Condition: EF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp \'Northern Ireland\' (24169969 Pte. W. J. Macleod. BW.) Note: The recipient was a Private soldier, or \'Jock\' serving with the 1st Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) at the time of qualifying for his medal and clasp The medal is court-mounted and \'as-worn\' by the recipient. The brooch pin retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Toned GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp \'South Arabia\' (23863485 Rfn C. Green, Cameronians) An important regimental issue, as in 1968 the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) were disbanded Reportedly this proud Scottish regiment - with battle honours streching back almost 300 years (1689-1968) and including those of Marlborough\'s great continenatal victories at Blenheim and Ramilles - chose to be disbanded rather than be amalgamated. The Cameronians service in South Arabia (Aden), was their last campaign, and hence the last British campaign medal to be issued to this historic Scottish Regiment was the General Service Medal 1962 with clasp \'South Arabia\' FYI: The History of the Cameronians Vol IV, gives a list of serving members of the 1st Bn still serving at the time of disbandment and where applicable shows the / Regiments that the former \'Riflemen\' went to after disbandment Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp \'South Arabia\' (24037537 Pte. T. S. Mordle. R. Sussex.) The recipient held the rank of Private while serving with the 1st Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment, an infantry regiment of the British Army Scarce seen to Regiment: This is an example of the very last British campaign medal to be issued named to the Royal Sussex Regiment. In 1965, while on garrison duty in Malta, an understrength 1/Royal Sussex, was rushed by airlift for deployment - and active service - in Aden Colony April-October 1965. The month after their arrival in Aden Colony, in May, the understrength 1/Royal Sussex were bolstered by the attachment of a company of reservists from the United Kingdom \'Home Counties Division\' - principally units of \'The Buffs\' Territorial and Emergency Reserve, referred to as \'The Ever Readies\' - these latter receiving their medals named to their parent Territorial Army Emergency Reserve unit In 1966, the 1st Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment was amalgamated, and became the 3rd Battalion, The Queen\'s Regiment The medal mounted and as-worn in the swing style by the recipient. The medal mounting bar retaining its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Scarce seen to the Royal Sussex Condition: About EF

General Service Medal 1962. With clasp \'South Arabia\' (24048486 Pte. A. Perkins. A & SH.) A most desirable campaign medal to a \'Jock\' of the 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, the descendent regiment of the \'Thin Red Line\' of Crimean War fame - the Argylls being the most iconic British regiment associated with the \'End of Empire\' action in Aden Colony The medal mounted in the court-style for display Condition: GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With three clasps \'Borneo\' \'Malay Peninsula\' \'Northern Ireland\' (23909504 Pte. T.C. Guy. A & SH.) Note: The upper clasps all rivetted Important: A captioned photograph of the recipient in uniform wearing Gleangarry whiole serving in Aden campaign theatre is included on the illustrated regimental website Thomas Connor Guy, a native of Dunoon, Scotland, was born there on 20 March 1945. He enlisted into the 8th Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (T.A.) on 14 August 1962 and was discharged on 21 January 1963 on his joining the Regular Army. With the 1st Battalion he served January 1963-February 1968, seeing service in Singapore, Borneo and Aden. After leaving the Regular Army in 1968 he rejoined the T.A. in June 1981, serving with the Royal Signals, being discharged in 1983 Sold together with two pages of extrapolated notes taken from the recipients service record, confirming above details Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1962. With two clasps 'Borneo' 'South Arabia' (2388313135 Pte. J. Baker, KOYLI.) Note: The upper clasp attached by a straught silver rod, as officially issued The recipient served as a Private with the 1st Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Condition: VF

General Service Medal 1962: With 3 clasps \'Borneo\' \'Malay Peninsula\' \'South Arabia\' (23909793 Pte. T. B. Aitken. A. & SH.) Note: The upper clasps all attached by the customary long silver rods, as issued Important: A coloured captioned photograph of the recipient wearing his 3 clasp medal, and in full dress uniforrm includinf Glengarry and kilt taken at Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland in 1970 (when 1/Argylls provided \'The Guard\', for H.M. the Queen, while she and her family were in residence at her Scottish home) can be accessed on the Argylls well illustrated website Tom \'Sconnie\' Aitken served with 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders circa 1962-1970, and is recorded as having served with the regiment at its various stations in United Kingdom and overseas, including Plymouth, Borneo, Malay Pensinusla and Aden The medal mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The contemporary silk riband suspended from a mounting bar that retains its original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal 1962: With 4 clasps 'Borneo' 'Malay Peninsula' 'South Arabia' 'Northern Ireland' (24022156 Pte. R. T. Cameron, A. & SH.) Note: The upper clasps all attached by the customary long silver rods as issued Richard Thomson Cameron was born on 12 December 1944 and enlisted on 2 July 1964. Served in Singapore, November 1964-February 1965; Borneo, February-June 1965; Singapore, June-November 1965; Borneo, November 1965-April 1966; FARELF (Singapore), May-October 1966; Aden, June-November 1967; BAOR (Berlin), April 1969-July 1970; Singapore, September 1971-February 1972. Discharged in July 1973 Sold together with some extrapolated notes taken from the recipients service record Condition: About GVF

General Service Medal. GV first type with clasp 'N.W.Persia' (1648 Naik Sajjan Singh, Bengal S & M) Medal court mounted, with brooch pin to reverse of riband Condition: GVF

General Service Medal. With clasp \'Dhofar\' The medal riband fitted on reverse with \'issue brooch as worn\' A medal frequently awarded to members of the British Armed Forces, on secondment to the Royal Oman Army - Oman having a long association of deployments and service there by 22nd Special Air Service Regiment, or S.A.S. Condition: VF

George Medal. GVI first issue (pre 1948). Die-struck copy medal Marked 'copy' in reverse field Condition: Toned EF

Germany 'Third Reich': Iron Cross 1st Class. Second World War issue 1939-45 This with hinged broad pin clasp reverse fittings. The obverse centre is blackened 'brass' and hence non magnetic Condition: VF

Germany (Federal Republic): A Luftwaffe Bomber Clasp. Bronze Grade. De-Nazified 1957 version This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War Luftwaffe veterans without the offending \'Nazi\' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich Metal: Constructed of bronze. The reverse retaining its barrel hinge with horizontal pin and clasp fittings Dimension: 76.92mm (W) x 25.62mm (H) Weight: 18.3g Nazi-era awards were initially banned by the post-war Federal Republic of Germany. In 1957 many World War II military decorations, were re-designed to remove the eagle and swastika, and then re-authorised for wear by qualifying veterans Of good quality appearance Condition: EF

Germany (Federal Republic): A Wehrmacht (Heer) 12-Year Long Service Award. De-Nazified 1957 \'Bundswehr\' version This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War veterans without the offending \'Nazi\' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich Metal: The medal of gilt metal. With loop suspension Dimensions: 30.08mm Weight: 15.4g Condition: About EF

Germany (Federal Republic): Blockade Runner Badge (Abzeichen für Blockadebrecher). Re-instituted on July 26th, 1957. De-Nazified 1957 version This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War veterans of the Kriegsmarine without the offending \'Nazi\' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich Dimension: 48.7mm Weight: 39.37g Obverse: The award is constructed of patinated and silvered tombac, the obverse consisting of a circular chain wreath with a central blockade runner ship cutting through waves, with the bow overlaid by a German National eagle Reverse: The reverse with a barrel hinged fitting, with slender tapered vertical pin and clasp fitting Condition: EF

Germany (Federal Republic): Close Combat Badge (Nahkampfspange) 1942-1945. Silver Grade. De-Nazified 1957 \'Bundswehr\' version This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War veterans without the offending \'Nazi\' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich Dimension: 9.8cm (L) x 2.6cm (H) Weight: 42g The badge with crossed \'Grenade & Bayonet\' weapons in centre, on top of a black panel The Close Combat Clasp (German: Nahkampfspange) was a World War II German military award instituted on 25 November 1942 for participation in hand-to-hand fighting at close quarters. Intended primarily for infantry, other Wehrmacht, Waffen-SS, ground Luftwaffe units and paratroopers were also eligible The award was bestowed in three classes: - Bronze for 15 close combat actions - Silver for 25 close combat actions - Gold for 50 close combat actions Close combat actions were counted from 1 December 1942, with earlier long service on the Eastern Front counting towards the award, with 15 continuous months counting as 15 combat days; 12 months as 10 days; and 8 months as 5 days For those who had received disabling wounds, there was discretion to make the award after 10, 20 and 40 actions The clasp was worn prominently above the upper left uniform pocket, and above any medal ribbon bar. Only one badge, the highest level received, could be worn in uniform. The design of all three classes was the same Nazi-era awards were initially banned by the post-war Federal Republic of Germany. In 1957 many World War II military decorations, including the Close Combat Clasp were re-designed to remove the eagle and swastika, and then re-authorised for wear by qualifying veterans A solid struck complete with original long horizontal pin & clasp fittings on reverse Of crisp bright appearance with good silver frosting Condition: EF

Germany (Federal Republic): German Cross. \'Gold\' 1st Class 1941. De-Nazified 1957 \'Bundswehr\' version This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War veterans without the offending \'Nazi\' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich Dimension: 65mm (w) Weight: 83g Five piece construction The reverse with 4 x rivets & retaining its barrel hinged horizontal pin with clasp fittings as issued An impressive item of quality insignia of near pristine quality & appearance retaining overall bright right gilding and frosted silvering A choice item Condition: EF

Germany (Federal Republic): Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) 1939-1945. Silver Grade. De-Nazified 1957 \'Bundswehr\' version This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War veterans without the offending \'Nazi\' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich Dimensions: 56mm (H) x 46 mm (W) Weight: 32g A solid struck badge. Complete with original long vertical pin and clasp fittings on reverse The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) was a German military decoration awarded to Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht Heer soldiers during the Second World War. This decoration was instituted on 20 December 1939 by the Commander-in-Chief (Oberbefehlshaber) of the German Army, Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch. It could be awarded to members of infantry and Gebirgsjäger (mountain infantry) units that had participated in infantry assaults, with light infantry weapons, on at least three separate days of battle in the front line on or after 1 January 1940. When a counter-offensive led to fighting, it could also apply. Award of the Infantry Assault Badge was authorized at regimental command level, and mechanized or motorized infantry were not eligible for the original badge. A bronze variant of the Infantry Assault Badge was created in June 1940, authorized for motorized and mechanized infantry units, using similar requirements for award as the original silver variant Condition: GVF

Germany (Federal Republic): Iron Cross 1939 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse , or EK1). De-Nazified 1957 \'Bundswehr\' version This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War veterans without the offending \'Nazi\' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich Metal: The cross of three piece construction. Comprising a finely beaded silver \'frosted\' frame with \'magnetic\' blackened iron core centre Dimensions: 44mm Weight: 15g Complete with a barrel hinged vertical pin & clasp fittings on reverse The cross of overall attractive crips appearance, the silver frame with good bright frosting. A choice item, virtually pristine Condition: EF

Germany (Federal Republic): Iron Cross 1939 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse , or EKII). De-Nazified 1957 \'Bundswehr\' version This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War veterans without the offending \'Nazi\' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich Metal: The cross of three piece construction. Comprising a finely beaded silver \'frosted\' frame with \'magnetic\' blackened iron core centre Dimensions: 44mm The cross mounted with riband in the traditional \'Ordenspange\' manner the reverse of the mounting pad retainin its hinged pin and clasp fittings for wear The cross of overall attractive crisp appearance, the silver frame with good bright frosting. A choice item Condition: About EF

Germany (Federal Republic): Knight\'s Cross of the Iron Cross 1939. De-Nazified 1957 \'Bundswehr\' version This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War veterans without the offending \'Nazi\' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich Metal: The cross of three piece construction. A silver beaded frame (with indented \'800\' silver purity mark on base of obverse frame) with magnetic iron core centres Dimension: 58mm (w) x 78mm (h) including neck cravat suspension hanger Weight: 30g (sans riband) The neck riband comprised of short length of silk riband with long narrow ties fitted with a white metal push / pressed fitting An estimated 7500 x Knight\'s Crosses were awarded 1939-1945 An impressive item of insignia. The black core centres with only minor wear, The overall appearance being bright, with a crisp frosted silver frame Condition: About EF

Germany (Federal Republic): Medal of the Order of Merit. Gilt and enamel Sold together with: - Companion lapel riband with pin fitting for undress wear - Original plush hinged case of issue with logo of maker, Steinhauer & Lück, Lüdenscheid Condition: EF

Germany (Federal Republic): Mounted \'Ordenspange\' of 4 x decorations as awarded to a former Second World War combat veteran 1939-1945. Including De-Nazified 1957 \'Bundeswehr\' version - Cross of Merit. Members breast badge (Verdienstkreuz am Bande). Gilt & enamel - Iron Cross 1939. De-Nazified 1957 version - War Merit Cross 1939. Germany (Third Reich): War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienstkreuz). 2nd Class.Bronze with combatant \'Swords\'. De-Nazified 1957 version - Cross of Former Combatants of Europe (Croix du Combattant de l\'Europe). Gilt & enamel Sold together with: - Companion stick-pin of the Cross of Former Combatants of Europe. Gilt & enamel The second and third medals are both approved 1957 versions of former \'Third Reich\' decorations that could be worn by German & Axis Second World War veterans without the offending \'Nazi\' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich Cross of Former Combatants of Europe (Croix du Combattant de l\'Europe). This with French maker marks on reverse The Cross of Former Combatants is an item of insignia worn by former European Combat veterans - including former foes and allies - of European Union States, including member veterans from the United Kingdom. Basic award criteria being that the holder had to be a holder of a combat service medal, or otherwise holding certification of proof of combat service The European Confederation of Former Combatants was formally recognized by the French government on April 19, 1962 and is recognized by the Council of Europe in a consultative role. Its aim is to strengthen links between both former allies and enemies in Europe, to foster peace, security, co-operation and friendship and to defend human rights. During the height of the Cold War, it acted as a point of contact between the opposing sides and was among the leading proponents of the Helsinki Accords. In recent years, it has worked to ease the path of the former Soviet bloc countries into a united Europe The reverse of the \'Ordenspange\' mounting bar, complete with its original long hinged pin and clasp fittings for wear Enamel all intact Condition: EF

Germany (Federal Republic): Mounted \'Ordenspange\' pair of order and decoration, as worn by a member of the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) - Cross of Merit. Members breast badge (Verdienstkreuz am Bande). Gilt & enamel - Armed Forces Cross of Honour. Gold grade (Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr in Gold) The medals mounted in the \'Ordenspange\' traditional German medal mounting style Sold together with: - Companion medal riband bar. The riband for the Armed Forces Cross of Honour with gilt cross emblem on riband Both the full-size medal bar and the riband bar complete with long hinged pin and clasp fittings to the reverse of the respective mounting bars, for wear The Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (German: Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, or Bundesverdienstorden, BVO) is the only federal decoration of Germany. It is awarded for special achievements in political, economic, cultural, intellectual or honorary fields. It was created by the first President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Theodor Heuss, on 7 September 1951. Colloquially, the decorations of the different classes of the Order are also known as the Federal Cross of Merit (Bundesverdienstkreuz) The Cross of Honor: The Bundeswehr Cross of Honor is an expression of outstanding achievements and a national medal of honor approved by the Federal President, which falls under the Law on Titles, Orders and Decorations of July 26, 1957. This means that only the minister can award the Bundeswehr Cross of Honor. This means that a \"free-hand\" award by superiors is not possible. The Bundeswehr Cross of Honor was awarded for the first time by the then Minister of Defense Hans Apel on November 12, 1980 to soldiers and civilian personnel of the Bundeswehr and exists in five levels. The Bronze Cross of Honor is awarded after five years of service, the Silver Cross after ten years and the Gold Cross after 20 years. In 2008, two additional special forms of the Bundeswehr\'s medal of honor were added: the Silver Cross of Honor with a red border for particularly outstanding deeds without direct danger to life and the Gold Cross of Honor with a red border for heroic deeds that involved danger to one\'s own life Condition: EF

Germany (Federal Republic): Naval Honour Roll clasp with Ribbon (Ehrenblattspange der Kriegsmarine). Re-instituted on July 26th, 1957. This a De-Nazified 1957 version This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War Kriegsmarine veterans without the offending \'Nazi\' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich Insignia Dimension: 26.2mm Obverse: Constructed of die struck, fire gilded tombac, consisting of a circular oak wreath encompassing a vertical anchor, mounted onto a section of ribbon for an Iron Cross 1939 Second Class Reverse: Plain with twin blade fittings Of crisp bright appearance. Choice Condition: EF

Germany (Federal Republic): Officer\'s Cross (Verdienstkreuz 1. Klasse); Cross of Merit 1st Class. Gilt and enamel The order complete with its original vertical hinged pin & clasp fittings on reverse The Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (German: Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, or Bundesverdienstorden, BVO) is the only federal decoration of Germany. It is awarded for special achievements in political, economic, cultural, intellectual or honorary fields. It was created by the first President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Theodor Heuss, on 7 September 1951. Colloquially, the decorations of the different classes of the Order are also known as the Federal Cross of Merit (Bundesverdienstkreuz) The enamel all intact Condition: EF

Germany (Federal Republic): U-Boat Badge (U-Boot-Frontspange). Re-instituted on July 26th, 1957. De-Nazified 1957 version This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War veterans of the Kriegsmarine without the offending \'Nazi\' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich Metal: Constructed of bronze Obverse: Consisting of a central oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a pair of crossed swords, overlaid by a U-Boat situated over a hollow void, flanked on each side by six oak leaves Reverse: Plain with a barrel hinge and horizontal pinback with clasp fitting Dimension: 77.44mm (w) x 23.83mm (h) Weight: 25.7g Condition: EF

Germany (Federal Republic): War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienstkreuz) 1939. First Class. With swords. De-Nazified 1957 \'Bundswehr\' version This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War veterans without the offending \'Nazi\' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich Dimension: 48mm (w) Weight: 22g Complete with original reverse fittings, comprising a barrel hinged vertical pin & clasp The decoration retaining its bright crisp silver frosted appearance. A choice condition example Condition: EF

Germany (Federal Republic): War Merit Cross 1939 (Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1939) 2nd Class. Bronze with combatant \'Swords\'. De-Nazified 1957 \'Bundswehr\' version This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War veterans without the offending \'Nazi\' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich Metal: Constructed of bronze. With loop suspension Dimension: 48.44mm x 48.52mm Weight: 30.9g A choice condition example Condition: EF

Germany (Federal Republic): Winter Battle in the East 1941-2 (Ostmedaille). De-Nazified 1957 \'Bundswehr\' version This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War veterans without the offending \'Nazi\' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich Metal: Constructed of silvered and patinated bronze, on loop for suspension Dimension: 35.62mm (w) x 43.95mm (h) Weight: 31.7g Popularly referred to as the \'Eastern Front Medal Weight: 23g Dimension: 36mm (W) Popularly referred to as the Eastern Front Medal The Eastern Front Medal was awarded to personnel of the Third Reich, for campaign service against the Soviet \'Red Army\' & other Soviet services, originally (the qualifying dates were later extended) between, 15 November 1941 to 15 April 1942. It was also awarded posthumously to any service member who died in the line of duty within the Soviet Union On 20 January 1943, official qualification for the Eastern Front Medal was extended to include both male and female combatant and non-combatant personnel in the Wehrmacht. Also, foreign members of Wehrmacht units; personnel killed or missing in action and civilians working under Wehrmacht control, including those involved in construction and road building. Geographic limits were placed on the award of east of Ukraine and Ostland or in the Finland area, east of the original 1940 Russo/Finnish border. The Eastern Medal was officially decommissioned by the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (German: High Command of the Armed Forces) (OKW) on, 4 September 1944 A choice crisp bright example. Virtually pristine Condition: EF

Germany (Federal Republic): Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen) 1939-45. \'Silver\' 2nd class award. De-Nazified 1957 \'Bundswehr\' version This an approved 1957 version, for wear by Second World War veterans without the offending \'Nazi\' emblem, i.e., the Swastika symbol used by the Third Reich Awarded for being wounded-in-action on three or four occasions Dimensions: Approx 44mm (H) / 36mm (W) Weight: 31g A solid die-struck badge with flat-back The reverse of the award complete with original vertical long hinged pin & clasp fittings as issued An excellent bright frosted example of the \'Silver\' grade Wound Badge Condition: About EF

Germany (Hanseatic League): Hanseatic Cross 1914-1918 \'Hamburg\' issue. The medal with distinctive Hamburg obverse, and silk medal riband The Hanseatic League of 'Port Cities' each issued war crosses to personnel form their respective cities during the Great War. The crosses all had red enamelled obverses, were of the same shape and had common reverse legends, however the three cities Hamburg, Bremen and Lubeck, each issued their own distinctive medal ribands, and the obverse designs differed between the three cities, with each city having it's own respective coat of arms as the obverse centre design Enamel all intact Condition: GVF

Germany (Imperial) & Austria-Hungary (Imperial): 3 x Patriotic / Veterans Medals & Badges for the 1914-1918 War Comprising: a). Bronze gilt medal dated 1914-18. Obverse kneeling German soldier taking blessing from an Angel, reverse depiction of Iron Cross 1914 b). 14th Artillery silvered regimental pin, with enamelled '14 Shoulder Board' insignia. In foreground a heavy (siege howitzer) artillery gun c). Metal pin-back badge. dated 1914-15, and below '11 Armee', in centre the busts of the German Kaisar and the Austrian Emperor Franz-Joseph The 11th Army (German: 11. Armee / Armeeoberkommando 11 / A.O.K. 11) was an army level command of the German Army in World War I. It was formed in March 1915 in Kassel originally to serve on the Western Front but was transported to Galicia for service on the Eastern Front, where it fought against the Imperial Rissian Forces. The army was dissolved on 8 September 1915, but reformed on 23 September 1915 for the Serbian Campaign, where in support of the Austrians it fought against the Serbian Army. The 11th Army was finally dissolved on, 7 January 1919 Condition: Mostly about EF

Germany (Imperial): A Documented Officers Great War Gallantry & Wound Badge medal pair, for service in Flanders / Western Front, 1918: Lieutenant D. L. Karl Effenberger, 345th Infantry Regiment, 179th Infantry Brigade, 87th Infantry Division, German Army - Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1st Class. Reverse with a thin hinged straight needle pin & clasp fittings, with makers marks \'KO\' - Germany (Imperial). Wound Badge. Black issue (or, 3rd Class). With pin-back vertical hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with below original documents (a/f) - Named & dated award document for EK1. Dated 27/06/18, with divisional chop of 87th Infantry Division. Named to \'Leutenant d.L.I. Effenberger\' - Named & dated award document for Wound Badge. Dated 25/06/18, with regimental chop of Regiment No 345. Named to \'D. L. Karl Effenberger\' Note: The Iron Cross document with three tears at folds / seams. The other document with no tears. The documents in otherwise fair used condition, as found, and will be forwarded to the buyer folded Basis the award dates on the documents, it is almost certain that the Iron Cross and Wound Badge were awarded for actions, deeds and wounds received in the same action, presumably the \'Wound Badge\' being an automatic award for the date when wounded in action, in this case 25 June 1918 The Landwehr-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 345 was an Imperial German Army infantry regiment that was raised during the Great War. The regiment was raised from the \'Landwehr\' volunteers of the German Empire, and is confirmed as having participated in the fierce battles in northern France and Flanders in the late war period when it served in Northern France & Flanders as a constituent member regiment of the 179th Infantry Brigade under Higher Formation, 87th Infantry Division. Prior to 1918, the 345th Regiment had been serving with the 87th Infantry Division on the Eastern Front fighting the Russians. In March 1918, the regiment and its division redeployed to Northern France. The regiment entered the front line on the Western Front on 22 June 1918, at the Aisne front near Bouresches. During this period - and the period when Lieutenant Effenberger, was decorated for gallantry and wounded in action, his division division was engaged in hard fighting against the American Expeditionary Force. In the American attack south of Torcy the division lost heavily in killed and wounded on 25-26 June. Three hundred prisoners were taken by the Allies on those days. It took part in the German retreat until 26 July 1918 when it fought at the Second Battle of the Marne, followed by actions at the Scarpe-Somme, and in the final weeks of the war at Lorraine A very good documented German Officers pair of awards Condition: Medals are VF

Germany (Imperial): A Gallantry and War Service \'Parade Mounted\' medal group of 4 to a German Veteran from \'Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach\' - Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. Second Class - Germany Imperial (Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach). German Decoration for Military Merit 1914. With silvered \'War Swords\' on riband. Gilded metal - Germany (Weimar Republic): Kyffhauser1914-1918 War Veterans Commemorative Medal. With gilt \'War Swords\' on riband - Germany (Weimar Republic): German Legion of Honour. Veterans Medal. With Gilt \'War Sword\' and \'Laurel Wreath\' emblem on riband The Iron Cross with magnetic iron core, and contained in a two-piece German nickel-silver beaded frame Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach: The \'General Decoration\' was instituted in 1902. Originally the General Decorations were awarded with a different reverse legend, and could be awarded to Military (identified by the wearing of a crossed swords emblem) and Civil (without swords) recipients. Early during the Great War, the reverse legend for military recipients was changed to \'Dem Verdienste 1914\' (For Merit 1914) The 4 x medals all mounted on silk ribands and as-worn in a typical contemporary German \'Parade Mount\', or \'Continental\' style. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining its original long hinged-pin & clasp fittings The Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach \'General Decoration\' being a particularly fine example, retaining almost all of its original bright gilt appearance = choice! Condition: GVF

Germany (Imperial): A \'Regimentally\' positively attributed \'Parade Mounted\' group of 5 x decoration & medals for the Great War to a Veteran of the 81st Royal Prussian Infantry Regiment of the German Army - Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. Second Class - Germany (Weimar): German Legion of Honour. With Gilt \'War Sword\' and \'Laurel Wreath\' - Germany (Weimar). Regimental Loyalty Cross (Regiments-Erinnerungskreuz) 81st Infantry Regiment - Germany (Weimar): Kyffhauser1914-1918 War Veterans Commemorative Medal. With gilt \'War Swords\' - Germany (Imperial): Military Long Service Medal for 9 Years Service. Awarded circa 1913-1920 The 81st Royal Prussian Infantry Regiment had its Headquarters located in Frankfurt-Main The Iron Cross with magnetic iron core, and contained in a two-piece German nickel-silver beaded frame The 5 x medals all mounted on silk ribands and as-worn in a typical contemporary German \'Parade Mount\', or \'Continental\' style. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining its original long hinged-pin & clasp fittings A splendid combination of medals to a veteran of the 81st Royal Prussian Regiment Condition: GVF

Germany (Imperial): An un-attributed \'Parade Mounted\' group of 4 x medals including campaign service medals for the Austro-Prussian & Franco-Prussian Wars, Centenary Service Medal and a 4 Year \'Landwehr\' Service Clasp: - Germany (Imperial): Kaiser Wilhelm Centenary Medal 1797-1897. With 4 Year Landwehr Long Service Clasp on riband - Germany Imperial (Prussia): Landwehr 4 Year Service clasp with riband - this mounted on the riband of the 1897 King Wilhelm Centenary Medal - Germany: Prussia, Cross for the 1866 Austro-Prussian War - Germany: Medal for Franco-Prussian War 1870-71 Prussia: The Landwehr 4 Year Long Service 2nd Class Clasp 1842-1913 (Landwehr-Dienstauszeichnung 2. Klasse) was instituted on 16 January 1842, by King Friedrich Wilhelm IV, and awarded for special achievements or merits in the Landwehr, and specifically for 4 years service with the Landwehr The 3 x medals and 1 x Riband with Clasp all mounted on silk ribands and as-worn in a typical contemporary German \'Parade Mount\', or \'Continental\' style. The reverse of the mounting pad retaining its original long hinged-pin & clasp fittings Condition: VF

Germany (Imperial): An un-attributed \'Parade Mounted\' group of 4 x medals including merit and service medals for the Austro-Prussian & Franco-Prussian Wars - Germany: Prussia, Merit Medal. Gilt - Germany: Medal for Franco-Prussian War 1870-71 - Germany: Prussia, Cross for the 1866 Austro-Prussian War - Germany (Imperial): Kaiser Wilhelm Centenary Medal 1797-1897 The medals represent active service by a German soldier during both the Austro-Prussian War (the Koniggratz Cross commemorating the brilliant Prussian victory at the battle of Sadowa (Koniniggratz)), and the Franco-Prussian War The medals all mounted on a metal 'Parade Mount', in the Prussian / German style. The 'Parade Mount' retaining it's hinged pin and clasp fittings for wear Condition: About EF

Germany (Imperial): China Medal 1900-1901. Bronze gilt \'Combatants\' issue, with contemporary official gilt clasp \'Kitchou\' 'Note: The medal clasp is complete with both the original prongs / pins on reverse of clasp backstrap Important: Germany officially approved the award of 14 x different clasps for the China Medal, some of which were uniquely for Naval personnel, and others reserved for Army personnel only. The clasp 'Kitchou' being an example of a clasp that was only awarded to German Army personnel Condition: GVF

Germany (Imperial): China Medal 1900-1901. Bronze gilt \'Combatants\' issue, with gilt clasp \'Peking\' Note: The medal with length of original silk riband that is fitted with gilt campaign clasp, the latter complete with both the original prongs / pins on reverse of clasp backstrap Important: Only the 50 x members of III Seebatallon (3rd Sea Battalion) under command of Obereutnant Graf von Soden, who were present during the 55 day long \'Defence of the Legations\' at Peking, were entitled to the clasp \'Peking\' - a naval clasp - and which was only ever worn as a single clasp entitlement on the riband of the China Medal Germany officially approved for the wearing of 14 x different clasps for the China Medal, some of which were uniquely for Naval personnel, and others reserved for Army personnel only After the successful occupation of Kiautschou in China on 14 November 1897 by the German Navy\'s East Asia Cruiser Division, two companies from the first and two companies from the second \'Seebataillon\'s\' were amalgamated to raise a third \'Seebataillon\'. The new III Seebataillon arrived arrived at Tsingtao on 26 January 1898 as garrison troops for the East Asian Station of the Imperial German Navy. It was and remained the only all-German unit with permanent status in an overseas protectorate. The German marine detachment deployed at the Peking Legation was drawn exclusively from the ranks of III Seebataillon A very scarce seen Boxer Rebellion medal & clasp Condition: GVF

Germany (Imperial): Honour Cross 1914-1918. In blackened metal with riband as awarded to the surviving \'Next of Kin\' (Parents, Widows etc) of the fallen. Reverse of cross with makers marks \'0.16\' for Orden-Herstellergemeinschaft located in Pforzheim The medal fitted with a bright length of \'Next of Kin\' medal riband Often referred - erroneously - as the \'Hindenburg Cross\' - the Honour Cross was the first general service medal to be instituted during the short-lived, but ultimately calamatous, era of the \'Third Reich\', as an exclusive \'retrospective\' general service award, for combat veterans, non-combatants and for award to the next of kin of the fallen of the \'Great War 1914-18\' The Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (Das Ehrenkreuz des Weltkrieges 1914/1918),was established by Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg, President of the German Weimar Republic, by an order dated 13 July 1934, to commemorate service of the German people during the First World War. This was Germany\'s only official service medal for soldiers of Imperial Germany who had taken part in the war, and where they had since died it was also awarded to their surviving next-of-kin. Shortly after its issuance, the government of Nazi Germany declared the award as the only official service decoration of the First World War and further forbade the continued wearing of German Free Corps awards on any military or paramilitary uniform of a state or Nazi Party organization Condition: EF

Germany (Imperial): Honour Cross 1914-1918. With swords for combatants Reverse of cross with makers marks 'W.D.', for maker 'Wilhelm Deumer', of, Ludenscheid, Germany The medal mounted as-worn in the German style on a fine original bright silk moire riband The Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (Das Ehrenkreuz des Weltkrieges 1914/1918),was established by Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg, President of the German Weimar Republic, by an order dated 13 July 1934, to commemorate service of the German people during the First World War. This was Germany's first official service medal for soldiers of Imperial Germany who had taken part in the war, and where they had since died it was also awarded to their surviving next-of-kin. Shortly after its issuance, the government of Nazi Germany declared the award as the only official service decoration of the First World War and further forbade the continued wearing of German Free Corps awards on any military or paramilitary uniform of a state or Nazi Party organization Condition: EF

Germany (Imperial): Honour Cross 1914-1918. Without swords for non-combatants Reverse of cross with makers marks / logo KMF comprising 3 x vertically alligned circles, the middle circle is larger and has the letter \'M\' - and a scarce seen maker mark / logo on this medal The Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (Das Ehrenkreuz des Weltkrieges 1914/1918),was established by Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg, President of the German Weimar Republic, by an order dated 13 July 1934, to commemorate service of the German people during the First World War. This was Germany\'s first official service medal for soldiers of Imperial Germany who had taken part in the war, and where they had since died it was also awarded to their surviving next-of-kin. Shortly after its issuance, the government of Nazi Germany declared the award as the only official service decoration of the First World War and further forbade the continued wearing of German Free Corps awards on any military or paramilitary uniform of a state or Nazi Party organization Condition: EF

Germany (Imperial): Honour Cross 1914-1918. Without swords for non-combatants Reverse of cross with makers marks 'CW', for maker 'Carl Wild, of, Hamburg, Germany The medal mounted as-worn in the German style, on a 'Parade Mount', complete with fittings as issued The Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (Das Ehrenkreuz des Weltkrieges 1914/1918),was established by Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg, President of the German Weimar Republic, by an order dated 13 July 1934, to commemorate service of the German people during the First World War. This was Germany's first official service medal for soldiers of Imperial Germany who had taken part in the war, and where they had since died it was also awarded to their surviving next-of-kin. Shortly after its issuance, the government of Nazi Germany declared the award as the only official service decoration of the First World War and further forbade the continued wearing of German Free Corps awards on any military or paramilitary uniform of a state or Nazi Party organization Condition: EF

Germany (Imperial): Honour Cross 1914-1918. Without swords in blackened metal with riband as awarded to the surviving \'Next of Kin\' (Parents, Widows etc) of the fallen Reverse of cross with makers marks \'G20\' The medal complete with length of original \'Next of Kin\' silk riband The Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (Das Ehrenkreuz des Weltkrieges 1914/1918),was established by Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg, President of the German Weimar Republic, by an order dated 13 July 1934, to commemorate service of the German people during the First World War. This was Germany\'s first official service medal for soldiers of Imperial Germany who had taken part in the war, and where they had since died it was also awarded to their surviving next-of-kin. Shortly after its issuance, the government of Nazi Germany declared the award as the only official service decoration of the First World War and further forbade the continued wearing of German Free Corps awards on any military or paramilitary uniform of a state or Nazi Party organization Condition: EF

Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross (Eiserne Kreuz). 2nd Classaward with ribbon for 'Non Combatants' The cross with no makers marks, has a silver frame and magnetic centres The decoration is fitted with the original long length silk riband Reference the research by the late Dr G. Klietmann, only an estimated 13,000 x EK2's were awarded to 'Non-Combatants' during the Great War Condition: Some wear to laquer otherwise GVF

Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross (Eiserne Kreuz, or EK2). 1914 issue. Second class The cross is of 3 x piece construction, with a frame made of 'German Silver' with blackened lacquered iron magnetic centres Dimension: Approx 42mm (W) Weight: 18g Makers Mark: With 'K' makers mark on the riband jump ring Condition: GVF

Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross (Eiserne Kreuz, or EK2). 2nd Class award with ribbon for \'Non Combatants\' Dimension: Approx 42mm (W) Weight: 19g Makers Mark: With 'FR' mark on the riband jump ring for maker 'Frank & Reif' The cross is of 3 x piece construction, the frame being of 'German Silver' with blackened lacquered iron magnetic centres Reference the research by the late Dr G. Klietmann, only an estimated 13,000 x EK2's were awarded to 'Non-Combatants' during the Great War Condition: GVF

Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse , or EK1) A Great War gallantry award Metal: The flat backed insignia being of three-piece construction comprising a \'German Silver\' beaded frame with \'magnetic\' blackened metal cross insert Dimension: Approximately 43mm (w) Weight: Approximately 16g Reverse: Retaining its original hinged pin & fittings The Iron Cross with makers marks \'K O\' indented below the reverse clasp The insignia with obverse patinated German silver frame, the painted iron insert with wear commensurate with a decoration that was worn in-the-field by a recipient Condition: About VF

Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. First Class (EK1) breast badge. In case of issue Reverse of badge with 'KO' makers mark, for maker Konigliches Munzamt Orden, Berlin, Germany The decoration complete with vertical hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued A 'German Silver' frame with magnetic iron centre Contained in it's period Great War era plush hinged leatherette case of issue. The inside with dark velvet pad with recess for vertical pin, & top silk lining panel. The outside of the case with a representation of the 1914 Iron Cross on outside lid. The case brass push button and hinges intact. Case with usual scuffs (a/f) A splendid looking Great War set Condition: GVF

Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. Second Class (EK2) breast badge. With makers mark With indistinct makers mark letter that looks like letter \'U\', stamped on the silver suspension ring The cross comprising a two piece \'German Silver\' beaded frame with magnetic iron centre The decoration fitted with an original length of silk riband Condition: GVF

Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. Second Class (EK2) breast badge. With makers mark With indistinct makers mark letter that looks like letters \'G. W.\', stamped on the silver suspension ring The cross comprising a two piece \'German Silver\' beaded frame with magnetic iron centre The decoration fitted with an original length of silk riband Condition: GVF

Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. Second Class (EK2) breast badge. With makers mark With what appears to be makers mark letter(s), \'K.O\' stamped on the silver suspension ring The cross comprising a two piece \'German Silver\' beaded frame with magnetic iron centre The decoration fitted with an original length of silk riband Condition: GVF

Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. Second Class (EK2) breast badge. With makers mark With makers mark letter \'H\', stamped on the silver suspension ring The cross comprising a two piece \'German Silver\' beaded frame with magnetic iron centre The decoration fitted with an original length of silk riband Condition: GVF

Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. Second Class (EK2) breast badge. With makers mark With makers mark letter \'H\', stamped on the silver suspension ring The cross comprising a two piece \'German Silver\' beaded frame with magnetic iron centre The decoration fitted with an original length of silk riband Condition: GVF

Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. Second Class (EK2) breast badge. With makers mark With makers mark letter \'Z\', stamped on the silver suspension ring The cross comprising a two piece \'German Silver\' beaded frame with magnetic iron centre The decoration fitted with an original length of silk riband Condition: GVF

Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. Second Class (EK2) breast badge. With makers mark With indistinct makers mark letter that looks like letters \'F.R\', stamped on the silver suspension ring The cross comprising a two piece \'German Silver\' beaded frame with magnetic iron centre The decoration fitted with an original length of silk riband Condition: GVF

Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. Second Class (EK2) breast badge. With makers mark With indistinct makers mark letters that looks like \'F.O\' or \'F. M\', stamped on the silver suspension ring The cross comprising a two piece \'German Silver\' beaded frame with magnetic iron centre The decoration fitted with an original length of silk riband The worn silk riband and pitted appearance shouts out as a medal of considerable \'evocative\' appeal, that was worn with pride by the veteran while in uniform on the battlefield Condition: GF

Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. Second Class (EK2) breast badge. With makers mark With indistinct makers mark letter that looks like letter \'M\', that is weakly stamped on the silver suspension ring The decoration fitted with an original length of silk riband Condition: GVF

Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. Second Class (EK2) breast badge. With makers mark With indistinct makers mark letter that looks like letter \'M\', that is weakly stamped on the silver suspension ring The decoration fitted with an original length of silk riband Condition: GVF

Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. Second Class (EK2) breast badge. With makers marks With makers mark letters \'E. M\', stamped on the silver suspension ring The cross comprising a two piece \'German Silver\' beaded frame with magnetic iron centre The decoration fitted with an original length of silk riband Condition: GVF

Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914. Second Class (EK2) breast badge. With no makers mark With no makers marks stamped on the silver suspension ring The cross comprising a two piece \'German Silver\' beaded frame with magnetic iron centre Condition: GVF

Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1914.Second Class (EK2) breast badge With makers mark 'J', for maker 'C. E. Junker', of Berlin, Germany, stamped on the silver suspension ring A 'German Silver' frame with magnetic iron centre The decoration fitted with an original length of silk riband Condition: GVF

Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse , or EK1) \'1914\' Un-marked & un-attributed Metal: The 'Convex' backed insignia being of three-piece construction comprising a 'German Silver' beaded frame with 'non-magnetic' blackened metal cross insert. The black centre retaining almost all of its original black finish, with only very minor loss to raised crown and cypher. Dimension: Approximately 44mm (w) Weight: Approximately 16g Reverse: Retaining its original vertical tapered hinged pin & fittings Sold contained in its original leatherette domed case of issue. This with plush interior and flock base with recess for the hinged pin, and with a 'silk' upper panel. Complete with its original button & hinge fittings. The exterior of the case with a silver tooled image of the 'Iron Cross'. The exterior of the case with only very minor marks Condition: GVF

Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse , or EK1) \'1914\' the centre of the reverse of the cross with silver purity mark \'800\' Metal: The \'Convex\' backed insignia being of three-piece construction comprising a \'Silver\' beaded frame with \'magnetic\' blackened metal cross insert. The black centre retaining almost all of its original black finish, with only very minor loss to raised crown and cypher. Dimension: Approximately 43mm (w) Weight: Approximately 16g Reverse: Retaining its original vertical tapered hinged pin & fittings Condition: GVF

Germany (Imperial): Iron Cross. 1914 issue. Second class A late war/ Weimar era 'Private Purchase' un-marked strike of three piece construction with magnetic iron core centre and nickel plated frame, with brass / copper ring suspension Dimension: Approx 42mm (W) Weight: 12g The cross with replacement riband Contained in contemporary suppliers leatherette case of issue, crown in silver ink on the lid, inscribed "Zur Erinnerung an Deutschlands grosse Zeit." (In Memory of Germany's Big Time) on inside of the silk lid panel. The interior with a green velvet pad for medal and recess for medal riband The case with scuffs A scarce seen variant Condition: VF

Germany (Imperial): Prussia House Order of Hohenzollern. 3rd Class Knights \'Eagle Badge\'. Silver and enamel. Un-marked & un-attributed Weight: 14g with riband The award fitted with a good length of contemporary silk riband Instituted in 1851, in two division, the \'Cross\' and the \'Eagle\' each of four classes. The enamelled \'Eagle Badges\' awarded to knights were the 3rd Class awards of this Prussian Royal House Order During the Great War when awarded for acts of bravery in combat, the Order decoration was fitted with crossed swords. It was most often awarded to recipients who had already received the Iron Cross, First Class. The Royal House Order of Hohenzollern was awarded 8,300 times during the First World War. The wartime ribbon was the same as the ribbon for the 1914 Iron Cross Second Class; originally it was white with three black stripes Enamels all intact Condition: GVF

Germany (Imperial): Prussia House Order of Hohenzollern. 4th Class Members \'Inhaber\' Eagle Badge. Silver with obverse centre enamelled shiell. Un-marked & un-attributed Weight: 15g with riband The award fitted with a good long length of contemporary silk riband, this stitched for wear Instituted in 1851, in two division, the \'Cross\' and the \'Eagle\' each of four classes. The silver \'Inhaber\' Eagle Badges were the junior-most level of award, i.e. 4th Class awards to \'Members\' of this Prussian Royal House Order During the Great War when awarded for acts of bravery in combat, the Order decoration was fitted with crossed swords. It was most often awarded to recipients who had already received the Iron Cross, First Class. The Royal House Order of Hohenzollern was awarded 8,300 times during the First World War. The wartime ribbon was the same as the ribbon for the 1914 Iron Cross Second Class; originally it was white with three black stripes Enamels on the obverse shield centre is all intact Condition: GVF

Germany (Imperial): Prussia Merit Cross for War Aid (Verdienstkreuz für Kriegshilfe) This Great War decoration was instituted by Prussia on, 5 December 1916. The decoration was awarded for patriotic war aid service, without regard to status or rank Condition: GVF

Germany (Imperial): Prussia Merit Cross for War Aid (Verdienstkreuz für Kriegshilfe) This Great War decoration was instituted by Prussia on, 5 December 1916. The decoration was awarded for patriotic war aid service, without regard to status or rank The award is of non-magnetic metal The medal retaining a good clean length of silk riband An attractive solid example Condition: GVF

Germany (Imperial): Prussia. Cross of the Veterans’ Association of \'Frauenwaldau\' dated 1889, suspended from a silvered Deutscher KriegerBund badge The badge complete with bow riband and reverse hinged pin and clasp fittings, and as-worn by a German military veteran Reverse of the gilt cross with makers name and Dresden address Deutscher Kriegerbund (English: German Warrior League) was a war veterans\' and reservists\' association in Germany established in April 1873 in Weißenfels. The origins of the association lie in a Warrior Association established in 1786 by Fusiliers of Frederick II of Prussia\'s army in Wangerin/Pomerania. The original purpose of the war veterans\' associations was to provide their members and former soldiers with proper burial arrangements. Former soldiers felt the need of commemorative tombs that would preserve the dignity of their former comrades-in-arms and honor them even after their death. This type of association received a considerable boost after Prussia\'s victorious battles against the Danish (1864), Austrian (1866) and French armies in 1871 A number of these veterans\' associations established the Deutscher Kriegerbund by joining efforts for a common cause in 1873. In April 1897, the Deutscher Kriegerbund became the Prussian Country\'s Warrior League (German: Preußischer Landeskriegerverband). Its former name Deutscher Kriegerbund was kept for certain economic and social dealings. In this form, it was a forerunner of later German military social welfare provisions like the National Socialist War Victim\'s Care. The association was initially dominated by groups of soldiers of the former Prussian army A most interesting veterans association locality, as it was located in in the region of Treblinz, Breslau, North Prussia, which in 2024 is now part of Poland Condition: About EF

Germany (Imperial): Wound Badge. Black grade (1918) Reverse of the badge complete with original vertical hinged pin and clasp fittings The Wound Badge (Werwundetenabzeichen) was a German military decoration established by Wilhelm II, German Emperor on 3 March 1918, which was first awarded to soldiers of the German Army who were wounded during the Great War 1914-18 The badge had three grades (classes), with specific award criteria for each grade (class) of award: - Black (3rd class, representing Iron), for those wounded once or twice by hostile action (including air raids) - Silver (2nd class) for being wounded three or four times - Gold (1st class, which could be awarded posthumously) for being wounded five or more times Condition: GVF

Germany (Imperial): Wound Badge. Black grade (1918). With makers marks Reverse of the badge complete with original vertical hinged pin and clasp fittings Makers marks for premier insignia maker \'DRGM\' underneath reverse clasp The Wound Badge (Werwundetenabzeichen) was a German military decoration established by Wilhelm II, German Emperor on 3 March 1918, which was first awarded to soldiers of the German Army who were wounded during the Great War 1914-18 The badge had three grades (classes), with specific award criteria for each grade (class) of award: - Black (3rd class, representing Iron), for those wounded once or twice by hostile action (including air raids) - Silver (2nd class) for being wounded three or four times - Gold (1st class, which could be awarded posthumously) for being wounded five or more times The Wound Badge has been worn, with the black finish now mostly lost, and fairly typical for a badge worn that was required to be worn in uniform by the recipient Condition: VF

Germany (Imperial): Wound Badge. Silver grade (1918) Reverse of the bade complete with original vertical hinged pin and clasp fittings The Wound Badge (Werwundetenabzeichen) was a German military decoration established by Wilhelm II, German Emperor on 3 March 1918, which was first awarded to soldiers of the German Army who were wounded during World War I. The badge had three grades (classes), with specific award criteria for each grade (class) of award: - Black (3rd class, representing Iron), for those wounded once or twice by hostile action (including air raids) - Silver (2nd class) for being wounded three or four times - Gold (1st class, which could be awarded posthumously) for being wounded five or more times Condition: GVF

Germany (Imperial): \'Service under the Kaiser\' an un-attributed \'Parade Mounted\' pair of Great War and Prussian commemorative medals: - Germany (Imperial): Kaiser Wilhelm Centenary Medal 1797-1897 - Germany (Imperial): Cross of Honour (a.k.a. Hindenburg Cross) 1914-1918. Combatant, with \'Swords\' and \'G 11\' maker marks on reverse The medals represent active service by a German soldier who served under \'Kaiser Wilhelm II\' between circa 1897-1918, including service during the Great War The medals mounted on a metal \'Parade Mount\', in the Prussian / German style. The \'Parade Mount\' retaining it\'s hinged pin and clasp fittings for wear Condition: VF

Germany (Imperial): \'Service under Two Kaiser\'s\', n un-attributed \'Parade Mounted\' pair of Great War and Prussian commemorative medals: - Germany (Imperial): Cross of Honour (a.k.a. Hindenburg Cross) 1914-1918. Combatant, with \'Swords\' (\'G 11\' marks - Germany (Imperial): Kaiser Wilhelm Centenary Medal 1797-1897 The medals represent active service by a German soldier who served under \'Two Kaiser\'s\' between circa 1897-1918, including \'Combat\' service during the Great War The medals mounted on a metal \'Parade Mount\', in the Prussian / German style. The \'Parade Mount\' retaining it\'s hinged pin and clasp fittings for wear Condition: VF

Germany (Including Third Reich): Lot of German Red Cross insignia including a cased medal - Germany Westfalen-Lippe State: Red Cross Meritorious Service Medal (Verdienstmedaille des Roten Kreuzes, Landesverband Westfalen-Lippe) - Germany (Post 1945): Red Cross lapel stick-pin. Gilt cross with single ruby coloured past stone in centre - Germany (Third Reich): DRK (German Red Cross/Deutsches Rotes Kreuz) Helferin (helper) badge. With 'Swastika' emblems - Germany (Third Reich): DRK (German Red Cross/Deutsches Rotes Kreuz) Schwesternhelferin (nursing assistant) badge. With 'Swastika' emblems.. With makers marks 'Ges. Gesch.'. The badge with etched letters 'L N', which is almost certainly the recipients abbreviated name - Germany (Post 1945): DRK (German Red Cross/Deutsches Rotes Kreuz) Schwesternhelferin Helferin (helper) badge. With makers marks 'Ges. Gesch.' - Germany (Post 1945): DRK (German Red Cross/Deutsches Rotes Kreuz). Silvered & enamel stick-pin - Germany (Post 1945): DRK (German Red Cross/Deutsches Rotes Kreuz). Silvered & enamel pin-back lapel badge - Germany: Second World War era portrait photograph of a Red Cross helper, wearing the DRK 'Helpers Badge'. This un-attributed Important: Sold together with plush, title, hinged box of issue for the Red Cross Meritorious Service Medal. The Red Cross MSM mounted on its original pin-back mounting bar Except for the medal, medal riband bar and cross shaped stick-pin, all badges with makers marks and official pin back fittings to reverse Only the DRK WW2 'Helpers' badge with some enamel chips, others all intact! Condition: Mostly GVF & better

Germany (States): Mecklenburg-Strelitz War Honour Cross (Kreuz für Auszeichnung im Kriege) 1914-1918. 2nd Class. With non-combatants ribbon Obverse: Wreath with Crown in centre with entwined royal monogram of 'Friedrich Franze IV' Reverse Legend: 'Tapfer und Treu' Metal: Gilt (gilded bronze) Dimension: Approx 42mm (W) Weight: 18g On February 28, 1915, Friedrich Franz IV, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, re-instituted the Military Merit Cross. The new version was dated 1914 and awards were made retroactively to the beginning of the war. All classes (Military and Non-Combatant) of the Military Merit Cross, continued to be awarded throughout the period of the Great War, both to Mecklenburgers and to soldiers of other German states and German allies. Upon Friedrich Franz IV's abdication on November 14, 1918, the Military Merit Cross became obsolete. It continued to be permitted for wear by those who had received it through the Weimar era, the Third Reich and in West Germany It has been estimated that 8131 2nd class crosses were awarded for the Great War, of which only 470 x Second Class Crosses were awarded with the non-combatants ribbon A very scarce seen award, awarded by one of the smallest, of the 'Grand Duchy States' of Germany Condition: About EF

Germany (Third Reich era): A lot of 10 x \'Death Cards\' A variety including several different services Various services and places of death - including \'Eastern Front\' Condition: VF

Germany (Third Reich era): A lot of 9 x \'Death Cards\' A variety all services and including one died in 1946 to a local \'Mayor\', or Burgomaster (who lost several sons in the Second World War) Burgomaster - in German \'Bürgermeister \' (“town master”), mayor or chief magistrate of a German town Various services and places of death - including \'Eastern Front\' Condition: VF

Germany (Third Reich): Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen) . \'Gold\' 1st class award Awarded for being wounded-in-action on five or more occasions The solid die-struck award with makers marks 'L/14' on reverse, for 'Friedrich Orth', of Vienna, Austria The reverse of the award complete with original vertical wide tapered pin & clasp fittings as issued Condition: About GVF

Germany (Third Reich): Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen) . \'Silver\' 2nd class award Awarded for being wounded-in-action on three or four occasions The solid die-struck award with makers marks \'13\' on reverse, for Gustav Brehmer, Markneukirchen, Germany The reverse of the award complete with original vertical long hinged pin & clasp fittings as issued Condition: GVF

Germany (Third Reich): Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen) . \'Silver\' 2nd class award. With makers marks Awarded for being wounded-in-action on three or four occasions Dimensions: Approx 43mm (H) / 35mm (W) Weight: 21g A solid die-struck badge with flat-back The reverse of the award complete with original vertical long hinged pin & clasp fittings as issued The round base of the \'C\' clasp with makers marks in relief, being the \'Prasidialkanzlei\' number \'100\', for maker, \'Rudolf Wachtler und Lange\' of Mittwedia, Germany Reverse with usual signs of tunic wear, while the obverse retains a mostly bright \'frosted\' appearance An excellent example of the \'Silver\' grade Wound Badge Condition: About EF

Germany (Third Reich): 25 Years Faithful Service Decoration Nickel silver plated with enamel obverse The reverse of the silk issue riband with a hinged pin and clasp mounting bar, as issued / worn Awarded to Civilian agencies and services of the Third Reich, for example employees of the, Civil Service, Post Office. Railways, Public Works Departments., etc Condition: About VF

Germany (Third Reich): Honour Cross 1914-1918. With \'Swords\' for combatants Reverse of cross with makers marks \'N. & H.\', for Noelle & Hueck GmbH, Lüdenscheid The medal fitted with a bright length of \'Combatants\' medal riband Often referred - erroneously - as the \'Hindenburg Cross\' - the Honour Cross was the first general service medal to be instituted during the short-lived, but ultimately calamatous, era of the \'Third Reich\', as an exclusive \'retrospective\' general service award, for combat veterans, non-combatants and for award to the next of kin of the fallen of the \'Great War 1914-18\' The Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (Das Ehrenkreuz des Weltkrieges 1914/1918),was established by Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg, President of the German Weimar Republic, by an order dated 13 July 1934, to commemorate service of the German people during the First World War. This was Germany\'s only official service medal for soldiers of Imperial Germany who had taken part in the war, and where they had since died it was also awarded to their surviving next-of-kin. Shortly after its issuance, the government of Nazi Germany declared the award as the only official service decoration of the First World War and further forbade the continued wearing of German Free Corps awards on any military or paramilitary uniform of a state or Nazi Party organization Condition: EF

Germany (Third Reich): Honour Cross 1914-1918. With \'Swords\' for combatants Reverse of cross with makers marks \'G7\' The medal fitted with a bright length of \'Combatants\' medal riband Often referred - erroneously - as the \'Hindenburg Cross\' - the Honour Cross was the first general service medal to be instituted during the short-lived, but ultimately calamatous, era of the \'Third Reich\', as an exclusive \'retrospective\' general service award, for combat veterans, non-combatants and for award to the next of kin of the fallen of the \'Great War 1914-18\' The Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (Das Ehrenkreuz des Weltkrieges 1914/1918),was established by Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg, President of the German Weimar Republic, by an order dated 13 July 1934, to commemorate service of the German people during the First World War. This was Germany\'s only official service medal for soldiers of Imperial Germany who had taken part in the war, and where they had since died it was also awarded to their surviving next-of-kin. Shortly after its issuance, the government of Nazi Germany declared the award as the only official service decoration of the First World War and further forbade the continued wearing of German Free Corps awards on any military or paramilitary uniform of a state or Nazi Party organization Condition: EF

Germany (Third Reich): Honour Cross 1914-1918. With \'Swords\' for combatants Reverse of cross with makers marks \'0.6\', for Orden-Herstellergemeinschaft Pforzheim The medal fitted with a bright length of \'Combatants\' medal riband Often referred - erroneously - as the \'Hindenburg Cross\' - the Honour Cross was the first general service medal to be instituted during the short-lived, but ultimately calamatous, era of the \'Third Reich\', as an exclusive \'retrospective\' general service award, for combat veterans, non-combatants and for award to the next of kin of the fallen of the \'Great War 1914-18\' The Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (Das Ehrenkreuz des Weltkrieges 1914/1918),was established by Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg, President of the German Weimar Republic, by an order dated 13 July 1934, to commemorate service of the German people during the First World War. This was Germany\'s only official service medal for soldiers of Imperial Germany who had taken part in the war, and where they had since died it was also awarded to their surviving next-of-kin. Shortly after its issuance, the government of Nazi Germany declared the award as the only official service decoration of the First World War and further forbade the continued wearing of German Free Corps awards on any military or paramilitary uniform of a state or Nazi Party organization Condition: EF

Germany (Third Reich): Honour Cross 1914-1918. With \'Swords\' for combatants Reverse of cross with makers marks \'G & S\', for Glaser & Sohne Dresden The medal fitted with a bright length of \'Combatants\' medal riband Often referred - erroneously - as the \'Hindenburg Cross\' - the Honour Cross was the first general service medal to be instituted during the short-lived, but ultimately calamatous, era of the \'Third Reich\', as an exclusive \'retrospective\' general service award, for combat veterans, non-combatants and for award to the next of kin of the fallen of the \'Great War 1914-18\' The Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (Das Ehrenkreuz des Weltkrieges 1914/1918),was established by Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg, President of the German Weimar Republic, by an order dated 13 July 1934, to commemorate service of the German people during the First World War. This was Germany\'s only official service medal for soldiers of Imperial Germany who had taken part in the war, and where they had since died it was also awarded to their surviving next-of-kin. Shortly after its issuance, the government of Nazi Germany declared the award as the only official service decoration of the First World War and further forbade the continued wearing of German Free Corps awards on any military or paramilitary uniform of a state or Nazi Party organization Condition: EF

Germany (Third Reich): Honour Cross 1914-1918. With \'Swords\' for combatants. With makers marks \'G 11\' on reverse. Positively attributed to William Ehlers a native of Obenstrohe, Germany, awarded 26 March 1935 The medal on short length of original silk riband is sold together with below original award certificate, signed and dated 26 March 1935 - Original award document named to Arbeiter Wilhelm Ehlers of Obenstrohe Obenstrohe is located in Friesland, Weser-Ems, Niedersachsen, Germany The award certificate in fine condition, with no tears. It will be sent folded across its seam Condition: The medal GVF

Germany (Third Reich): Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). Bronze Grade A solid die-struck badge, complete with vertical hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued The badge with makers mark log F.L.L., for 'Friedrich Linden, Ludenscheid, Germany' The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) was a German military decoration awarded to Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht Heer soldiers during the Second World War. This decoration was instituted on 20 December 1939 by the Commander-in-Chief (Oberbefehlshaber) of the German Army, Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch. It could be awarded to members of infantry and Gebirgsjäger (mountain infantry) units that had participated in infantry assaults, with light infantry weapons, on at least three separate days of battle in the front line on or after 1 January 1940. When a counter-offensive led to fighting, it could also apply. Award of the Infantry Assault Badge was authorized at regimental command level, and mechanized or motorized infantry were not eligible for the original badge. A bronze variant of the Infantry Assault Badge was created in June 1940, authorized for motorized and mechanized infantry units, using similar requirements for award as the original silver variant A worn near relic badge, with numerous chips to the bronze alloy metal, sometime lacquered and coloured, with areas of oxidisation Condition: Worn near Relic

Germany (Third Reich): Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). Bronze Grade for Mechanised Infantry / Panzer Grenadiers Note: The reverse of the badge with a hinged pin fitting (a/f) retaining a vertical pin and the traditional clasp fitting associated with the maker \'JFS\' Height: Approx 62mm Width: Approx 47mm Weight: 36g A fine heavy solid die-struck badge The badge with makers mark logo for \'JFS\', Josef Feix & Söhne of Gablonz, Germany The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) was a German military decoration awarded to Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht Heer soldiers during the Second World War. This decoration was instituted on 20 December 1939 by the Commander-in-Chief (Oberbefehlshaber) of the German Army, Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch. It could be awarded to members of infantry and Gebirgsjäger (mountain infantry) units that had participated in infantry assaults, with light infantry weapons, on at least three separate days of battle in the front line on or after 1 January 1940. When a counter-offensive led to fighting, it could also apply. Award of the Infantry Assault Badge was authorized at regimental command level, and mechanized or motorized infantry were not eligible for the original badge. A bronze variant of the Infantry Assault Badge was created in June 1940, authorized for motorized and mechanized infantry units, using similar requirements for award as the original silver variant The top of hinged pin fitting contemporary refurbished (a/f), almost certainly due to constant wear, with a few scratches to reverse, as worn Condition: VF

Germany (Third Reich): Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). Silver Grade The badge with curved / domed obverse centre and \'Swastika\' non-voided solid with rifle A die-stamped metal badge, with hollow reverse. Complete with original long vertical pin and clasp (a/f) fittings, as issued Note: The pin clasp only as-found, part of the \'C\' clasp snapped-off and present - see image! The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) was a German military decoration awarded to Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht Heer soldiers during the Second World War. This decoration was instituted on 20 December 1939 by the Commander-in-Chief (Oberbefehlshaber) of the German Army, Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch. It could be awarded to members of infantry and Gebirgsjäger (mountain infantry) units that had participated in infantry assaults, with light infantry weapons, on at least three separate days of battle in the front line on or after 1 January 1940. When a counter-offensive led to fighting, it could also apply. Award of the Infantry Assault Badge was authorized at regimental command level, and mechanized or motorized infantry were not eligible for the original badge. A bronze variant of the Infantry Assault Badge was created in June 1940, authorized for motorized and mechanized infantry units, using similar requirements for award as the original silver variant Condition: Pin clasp a/f otherwise VF

Germany (Third Reich): Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). Silver Grade A die-stamped metal badge, sans pin. With remains only on reverse of hinged pin head and clasp post a/f The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) was a German military decoration awarded to Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht Heer soldiers during the Second World War. This decoration was instituted on 20 December 1939 by the Commander-in-Chief (Oberbefehlshaber) of the German Army, Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch. It could be awarded to members of infantry and Gebirgsjäger (mountain infantry) units that had participated in infantry assaults, with light infantry weapons, on at least three separate days of battle in the front line on or after 1 January 1940. When a counter-offensive led to fighting, it could also apply. Award of the Infantry Assault Badge was authorized at regimental command level, and mechanized or motorized infantry were not eligible for the original badge. A bronze variant of the Infantry Assault Badge was created in June 1940, authorized for motorized and mechanized infantry units, using similar requirements for award as the original silver variant Obverse of badge retaining about 50% of the original silvered finish The badge with several areas of metal fatigue (metal split) tip of bayonet worn (a/f), rifle stock worn (a/f) and eagle with head chipped and holes in wings etc Condition: Relic

Germany (Third Reich): Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). Silver Grade A solid die-struck badge, complete with vertical hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued. The pin now rigid (a/f) The badge with makers mark logo 'A' on reverse for 'Assmann und Sohne, Ludenscheid, Germany' The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) was a German military decoration awarded to Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht Heer soldiers during the Second World War. This decoration was instituted on 20 December 1939 by the Commander-in-Chief (Oberbefehlshaber) of the German Army, Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch. It could be awarded to members of infantry and Gebirgsjäger (mountain infantry) units that had participated in infantry assaults, with light infantry weapons, on at least three separate days of battle in the front line on or after 1 January 1940. When a counter-offensive led to fighting, it could also apply. Award of the Infantry Assault Badge was authorized at regimental command level, and mechanized or motorized infantry were not eligible for the original badge. A bronze variant of the Infantry Assault Badge was created in June 1940, authorized for motorized and mechanized infantry units, using similar requirements for award as the original silver variant A worn relic battlefield find and of considerable character in appearance Condition: Relic

Germany (Third Reich): Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). Silver Grade A die-stamped metal badge, with hollow reverse. Complete with original long vertical pin and clasp fittings, as issued No makers marks, but attributed on an attached label by a previous owner, who thought the badge was by maker 'R. S. S.' The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) was a German military decoration awarded to Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht Heer soldiers during the Second World War. This decoration was instituted on 20 December 1939 by the Commander-in-Chief (Oberbefehlshaber) of the German Army, Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch. It could be awarded to members of infantry and Gebirgsjäger (mountain infantry) units that had participated in infantry assaults, with light infantry weapons, on at least three separate days of battle in the front line on or after 1 January 1940. When a counter-offensive led to fighting, it could also apply. Award of the Infantry Assault Badge was authorized at regimental command level, and mechanized or motorized infantry were not eligible for the original badge. A bronze variant of the Infantry Assault Badge was created in June 1940, authorized for motorized and mechanized infantry units, using similar requirements for award as the original silver variant Condition: About VF

Germany (Third Reich): Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). Silver Grade A die-stamped metal badge, with hollow reverse. Complete with original long vertical pin and clasp fittings, as issued No makers marks, but attributed on an attached label by a previous owner, who thought the badge was by maker 'B. H. Mayer' The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) was a German military decoration awarded to Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht Heer soldiers during the Second World War. This decoration was instituted on 20 December 1939 by the Commander-in-Chief (Oberbefehlshaber) of the German Army, Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch. It could be awarded to members of infantry and Gebirgsjäger (mountain infantry) units that had participated in infantry assaults, with light infantry weapons, on at least three separate days of battle in the front line on or after 1 January 1940. When a counter-offensive led to fighting, it could also apply. Award of the Infantry Assault Badge was authorized at regimental command level, and mechanized or motorized infantry were not eligible for the original badge. A bronze variant of the Infantry Assault Badge was created in June 1940, authorized for motorized and mechanized infantry units, using similar requirements for award as the original silver variant Condition: About GVF

Germany (Third Reich): Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). Silver Grade A die-stamped metal badge, with hollow reverse. Complete with original long vertical pin and clasp fittings, as issued The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) was a German military decoration awarded to Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht Heer soldiers during the Second World War. This decoration was instituted on 20 December 1939 by the Commander-in-Chief (Oberbefehlshaber) of the German Army, Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch. It could be awarded to members of infantry and Gebirgsjäger (mountain infantry) units that had participated in infantry assaults, with light infantry weapons, on at least three separate days of battle in the front line on or after 1 January 1940. When a counter-offensive led to fighting, it could also apply. Award of the Infantry Assault Badge was authorized at regimental command level, and mechanized or motorized infantry were not eligible for the original badge. A bronze variant of the Infantry Assault Badge was created in June 1940, authorized for motorized and mechanized infantry units, using similar requirements for award as the original silver variant A very attractive nickel silvered badge retaining about 85% of the silver coated finish Condition: About EF

Germany (Third Reich): Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). Silver Grade A die-stamped metal badge, with hollow reverse. Complete with original long vertical pin and clasp fittings, as issued No makers marks, but attributed on an attached label by a previous owner, who thought the badge was by maker 'Dr Franke & Co' An attractive nickel silver badge The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) was a German military decoration awarded to Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht Heer soldiers during the Second World War. This decoration was instituted on 20 December 1939 by the Commander-in-Chief (Oberbefehlshaber) of the German Army, Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch. It could be awarded to members of infantry and Gebirgsjäger (mountain infantry) units that had participated in infantry assaults, with light infantry weapons, on at least three separate days of battle in the front line on or after 1 January 1940. When a counter-offensive led to fighting, it could also apply. Award of the Infantry Assault Badge was authorized at regimental command level, and mechanized or motorized infantry were not eligible for the original badge. A bronze variant of the Infantry Assault Badge was created in June 1940, authorized for motorized and mechanized infantry units, using similar requirements for award as the original silver variant Condition: About EF

Germany (Third Reich): Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). Silver Grade A die-stamped metal badge, with hollow reverse. Complete with original long vertical pin and clasp fittings, as issued No makers marks, but attributed on an attached label by a previous owner, who thought the badge was the type style by maker(s) 'B. H Mayer / Otto Schinkle' In 1941, B. H. Mayer, bought over the parts, tools and insignia from Otto Schinkle, after the latter had their government contract(s) terminated to further supply Infantry Assault Badges and other awards An attractive nickel silver badge The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) was a German military decoration awarded to Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht Heer soldiers during the Second World War. This decoration was instituted on 20 December 1939 by the Commander-in-Chief (Oberbefehlshaber) of the German Army, Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch. It could be awarded to members of infantry and Gebirgsjäger (mountain infantry) units that had participated in infantry assaults, with light infantry weapons, on at least three separate days of battle in the front line on or after 1 January 1940. When a counter-offensive led to fighting, it could also apply. Award of the Infantry Assault Badge was authorized at regimental command level, and mechanized or motorized infantry were not eligible for the original badge. A bronze variant of the Infantry Assault Badge was created in June 1940, authorized for motorized and mechanized infantry units, using similar requirements for award as the original silver variant Condition: EF

Germany (Third Reich): Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). Silver Grade Germany (Third Reich): Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). Silver Grade A die-stamped metal badge, with hollow reverse. Complete with original long vertical pin and clasp fittings, as issued No makers marks, but attributed on an attached label by a previous owner, who thought the badge was by maker, 'Frank & Reif' The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) was a German military decoration awarded to Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht Heer soldiers during the Second World War. This decoration was instituted on 20 December 1939 by the Commander-in-Chief (Oberbefehlshaber) of the German Army, Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch. It could be awarded to members of infantry and Gebirgsjäger (mountain infantry) units that had participated in infantry assaults, with light infantry weapons, on at least three separate days of battle in the front line on or after 1 January 1940. When a counter-offensive led to fighting, it could also apply. Award of the Infantry Assault Badge was authorized at regimental command level, and mechanized or motorized infantry were not eligible for the original badge. A bronze variant of the Infantry Assault Badge was created in June 1940, authorized for motorized and mechanized infantry units, using similar requirements for award as the original silver variant Condition: About EF

Germany (Third Reich): Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). Silver Grade A die-stamped metal badge, with hollow reverse. Complete with original long vertical pin and clasp fittings, as issued No makers marks, but attributed on an attached label by a previous owner, who thought the badge was by maker, 'B. H. Mayer' An attractive dark toned badge The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) was a German military decoration awarded to Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht Heer soldiers during the Second World War. This decoration was instituted on 20 December 1939 by the Commander-in-Chief (Oberbefehlshaber) of the German Army, Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch. It could be awarded to members of infantry and Gebirgsjäger (mountain infantry) units that had participated in infantry assaults, with light infantry weapons, on at least three separate days of battle in the front line on or after 1 January 1940. When a counter-offensive led to fighting, it could also apply. Award of the Infantry Assault Badge was authorized at regimental command level, and mechanized or motorized infantry were not eligible for the original badge. A bronze variant of the Infantry Assault Badge was created in June 1940, authorized for motorized and mechanized infantry units, using similar requirements for award as the original silver variant Condition: About GVF

Germany (Third Reich): Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). Silver Grade A die-stamped metal badge, with hollow reverse. Complete with original long vertical pin and clasp fittings, as issued The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) was a German military decoration awarded to Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht Heer soldiers during the Second World War. This decoration was instituted on 20 December 1939 by the Commander-in-Chief (Oberbefehlshaber) of the German Army, Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch. It could be awarded to members of infantry and Gebirgsjäger (mountain infantry) units that had participated in infantry assaults, with light infantry weapons, on at least three separate days of battle in the front line on or after 1 January 1940. When a counter-offensive led to fighting, it could also apply. Award of the Infantry Assault Badge was authorized at regimental command level, and mechanized or motorized infantry were not eligible for the original badge. A bronze variant of the Infantry Assault Badge was created in June 1940, authorized for motorized and mechanized infantry units, using similar requirements for award as the original silver variant An attractive looking badge of good colour Condition: GVF

Germany (Third Reich): Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). Silver Grade A die-stamped 'Zinc' metal badge, with hollow reverse. Complete with original long vertical pin and clasp fittings, as issued No makers marks, but positively maker attributed on an attached label by a previous owner, who identified the maker as 'Shuco' with the atypical so-called 'Lilly Pad' clasp and hinge fittings A scarcer hollow reverse Infantry Assault Badge in 'Zinc' metal The badge of heavier weight 25g The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) was a German military decoration awarded to Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht Heer soldiers during the Second World War. This decoration was instituted on 20 December 1939 by the Commander-in-Chief (Oberbefehlshaber) of the German Army, Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch. It could be awarded to members of infantry and Gebirgsjäger (mountain infantry) units that had participated in infantry assaults, with light infantry weapons, on at least three separate days of battle in the front line on or after 1 January 1940. When a counter-offensive led to fighting, it could also apply. Award of the Infantry Assault Badge was authorized at regimental command level, and mechanized or motorized infantry were not eligible for the original badge. A bronze variant of the Infantry Assault Badge was created in June 1940, authorized for motorized and mechanized infantry units, using similar requirements for award as the original silver variant Minor wear to high points on obverse Condition: Pin clasp crushed (a/f) otherwise VF

Germany (Third Reich): Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). Silver Grade A die-stamped metal badge, with hollow reverse. Complete with original long vertical pin and clasp fittings, as issued No makers marks, but attributed on an attached label by a previous owner, who thought the badge was by maker, 'Wilhelm Deumer' The badge of good appearance retaining about 65% of the original 'silver' paint finish, the rifle, eagle and high-points with wear to the finish The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) was a German military decoration awarded to Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht Heer soldiers during the Second World War. This decoration was instituted on 20 December 1939 by the Commander-in-Chief (Oberbefehlshaber) of the German Army, Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch. It could be awarded to members of infantry and Gebirgsjäger (mountain infantry) units that had participated in infantry assaults, with light infantry weapons, on at least three separate days of battle in the front line on or after 1 January 1940. When a counter-offensive led to fighting, it could also apply. Award of the Infantry Assault Badge was authorized at regimental command level, and mechanized or motorized infantry were not eligible for the original badge. A bronze variant of the Infantry Assault Badge was created in June 1940, authorized for motorized and mechanized infantry units, using similar requirements for award as the original silver variant Condition: VF

Germany (Third Reich): Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). Silver Grade A die-stamped metal badge, with hollow reverse. Complete with original long vertical pin and clasp fittings, as issued No makers marks, but attributed on an attached label by a previous owner, who thought the badge was by maker, 'Wiedmann' The badge retaining most of the original 'silver' paint finish, and bright The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) was a German military decoration awarded to Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht Heer soldiers during the Second World War. This decoration was instituted on 20 December 1939 by the Commander-in-Chief (Oberbefehlshaber) of the German Army, Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch. It could be awarded to members of infantry and Gebirgsjäger (mountain infantry) units that had participated in infantry assaults, with light infantry weapons, on at least three separate days of battle in the front line on or after 1 January 1940. When a counter-offensive led to fighting, it could also apply. Award of the Infantry Assault Badge was authorized at regimental command level, and mechanized or motorized infantry were not eligible for the original badge. A bronze variant of the Infantry Assault Badge was created in June 1940, authorized for motorized and mechanized infantry units, using similar requirements for award as the original silver variant Condition: GVF

Germany (Third Reich): Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). Silver Grade A die-stamped metal badge, with hollow reverse. Complete with original long vertical pin and clasp fittings, as issued The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) was a German military decoration awarded to Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht Heer soldiers during the Second World War. This decoration was instituted on 20 December 1939 by the Commander-in-Chief (Oberbefehlshaber) of the German Army, Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch. It could be awarded to members of infantry and Gebirgsjäger (mountain infantry) units that had participated in infantry assaults, with light infantry weapons, on at least three separate days of battle in the front line on or after 1 January 1940. When a counter-offensive led to fighting, it could also apply. Award of the Infantry Assault Badge was authorized at regimental command level, and mechanized or motorized infantry were not eligible for the original badge. A bronze variant of the Infantry Assault Badge was created in June 1940, authorized for motorized and mechanized infantry units, using similar requirements for award as the original silver variant Condition: VF

Germany (Third Reich): Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). Silver Grade A die-stamped metal badge, with hollow reverse. Complete with original long vertical pin and clasp fittings, as issued The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) was a German military decoration awarded to Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht Heer soldiers during the Second World War. This decoration was instituted on 20 December 1939 by the Commander-in-Chief (Oberbefehlshaber) of the German Army, Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch. It could be awarded to members of infantry and Gebirgsjäger (mountain infantry) units that had participated in infantry assaults, with light infantry weapons, on at least three separate days of battle in the front line on or after 1 January 1940. When a counter-offensive led to fighting, it could also apply. Award of the Infantry Assault Badge was authorized at regimental command level, and mechanized or motorized infantry were not eligible for the original badge. A bronze variant of the Infantry Assault Badge was created in June 1940, authorized for motorized and mechanized infantry units, using similar requirements for award as the original silver variant Condition: GVF

Germany (Third Reich): Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). Silver Grade The badge of blackened appearance and the 'Swastika' non-voided solid with rifle A die-stamped metal badge, with hollow reverse. Complete with original long vertical pin and clasp fittings, as issued No makers marks, but attributed on an attached label by a previous owner, who thought the badge was by maker 'E. Hahn' The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) was a German military decoration awarded to Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht Heer soldiers during the Second World War. This decoration was instituted on 20 December 1939 by the Commander-in-Chief (Oberbefehlshaber) of the German Army, Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch. It could be awarded to members of infantry and Gebirgsjäger (mountain infantry) units that had participated in infantry assaults, with light infantry weapons, on at least three separate days of battle in the front line on or after 1 January 1940. When a counter-offensive led to fighting, it could also apply. Award of the Infantry Assault Badge was authorized at regimental command level, and mechanized or motorized infantry were not eligible for the original badge. A bronze variant of the Infantry Assault Badge was created in June 1940, authorized for motorized and mechanized infantry units, using similar requirements for award as the original silver variant Condition: GVF

Germany (Third Reich): Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). Silver Grade The badge of blackened appearance and the 'Swastika' non-voided solid with rifle A die-stamped metal badge, with hollow reverse. Complete with original long vertical pin and clasp fittings, as issued No makers marks, but attributed on an attached label by a previous owner, who thought the badge was by maker, 'Friedrich Linden, Ludenscheid, Germany' The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) was a German military decoration awarded to Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht Heer soldiers during the Second World War. This decoration was instituted on 20 December 1939 by the Commander-in-Chief (Oberbefehlshaber) of the German Army, Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch. It could be awarded to members of infantry and Gebirgsjäger (mountain infantry) units that had participated in infantry assaults, with light infantry weapons, on at least three separate days of battle in the front line on or after 1 January 1940. When a counter-offensive led to fighting, it could also apply. Award of the Infantry Assault Badge was authorized at regimental command level, and mechanized or motorized infantry were not eligible for the original badge. A bronze variant of the Infantry Assault Badge was created in June 1940, authorized for motorized and mechanized infantry units, using similar requirements for award as the original silver variant Condition: GVF

Germany (Third Reich): Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). Silver Grade A die-stamped metal badge, with hollow reverse. Complete with original long vertical pin and clasp fittings, as issued No makers marks, but attributed on an attached label by a previous owner, who thought the badge was by maker, 'B. H. Mayer' An attractive toned nickel silver badge The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) was a German military decoration awarded to Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht Heer soldiers during the Second World War. This decoration was instituted on 20 December 1939 by the Commander-in-Chief (Oberbefehlshaber) of the German Army, Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch. It could be awarded to members of infantry and Gebirgsjäger (mountain infantry) units that had participated in infantry assaults, with light infantry weapons, on at least three separate days of battle in the front line on or after 1 January 1940. When a counter-offensive led to fighting, it could also apply. Award of the Infantry Assault Badge was authorized at regimental command level, and mechanized or motorized infantry were not eligible for the original badge. A bronze variant of the Infantry Assault Badge was created in June 1940, authorized for motorized and mechanized infantry units, using similar requirements for award as the original silver variant Condition: About EF

Germany (Third Reich): Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen). Silver Grade. With makers mark A 'Zinc' die-stamped metal badge, with hollow reverse. Complete with original long vertical pin and clasp fittings, as issued The badge with makers mark for 'Assmann & Söhne, Lüdenscheid'. See the makers mark on the attached images where it is located on the back of the K98 rifle stock The Infantry Assault Badge (German: Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) was a German military decoration awarded to Waffen-SS and Wehrmacht Heer soldiers during the Second World War. This decoration was instituted on 20 December 1939 by the Commander-in-Chief (Oberbefehlshaber) of the German Army, Generalfeldmarschall Walther von Brauchitsch. It could be awarded to members of infantry and Gebirgsjäger (mountain infantry) units that had participated in infantry assaults, with light infantry weapons, on at least three separate days of battle in the front line on or after 1 January 1940. When a counter-offensive led to fighting, it could also apply. Award of the Infantry Assault Badge was authorized at regimental command level, and mechanized or motorized infantry were not eligible for the original badge. A bronze variant of the Infantry Assault Badge was created in June 1940, authorized for motorized and mechanized infantry units, using similar requirements for award as the original silver variant A good 'Maker Marked' later war 'Zinc' metal example Condition: VF

Germany (Third Reich): Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse , or EK1) A scarce 'Convex' example of the decoration with makers registration mark '26' stamped on vertical tapered pin, this for maker 'B. H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstal' of Pforzheim Dimension: Approximately 44mm Metal: The medal of three piece construction with Iron magnetic centres with 'German Silver' frame Weight: Approximately 17g Complete with vertical 'maker marked tapered hinged pin and clasp fittings on reverse as issued A scarce EK1 seen with makers marks for this LDO approved medal maker Condition: Bright finish about EF

Germany (Third Reich): Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse , or EK1) The Iron Cross was reinstituted as a gallantry decoration of the Third Reich on 1 September 1939 Dimension: Approximately 44mm (w) Cross: Of solid single piece construction comprising a 'German Silver' beaded frame with non-magnetic blackened metal centre Weight: Approximately 30g Complete with vertical 'maker marked' tapered hinged pin & fittings on reverse. The pin bearing a Präsidialkanzlei approved makers code of “50” indented in centre, this being the mark for 'Karl Gschiermeister, Wien' - a company best known as a maker & supplier of War Merit Crosses A contemporary example of a 'Private Purchase' Austrian maker marked EK1, of single piece construction Condition: GVF

Germany (Third Reich): Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse , or EK1) \'1939\' An un-marked and un-attributed item of insignia The Iron Cross was reinstituted as a gallantry decoration of the Third Reich on 1 September 1939 Metal: The flat-back insignia being of three-piece construction comprising a 'Silvered' beaded frame with magnetic blackened iron metal centre. The black centre retaining all of its original black finish Dimension: Approximately 44mm (w) Weight: Approximately 16g Reverse: Retaining its original vertical slightly tapered hinged pin & clasp fittings on reverse Sold contained in its original leatherette case of issue. This with plush interior and flock base with recess for the hinged pin, and with a 'silk' upper panel. Complete with its original button & hinge fittings. The exterior of the case with a silver tooled image of the 'Iron Cross'. The exterior of the case in overall bright clean condition, with minimal signs of wear A choice example of Iron Cross insignia - retaining most of the bright frosted finish Condition: About EF

Germany (Third Reich): Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse , or EK1) \'1939\' A post 1945, Vienna, Austria, item of insignia constructed from original wartime dies & parts The reverse vertical tapered pin with horizontal mark \'L15\' The Iron Cross was reinstituted as a gallantry decoration of the Third Reich on 1 September 1939 Metal: The flat-back insignia being of three-piece construction comprising a \'Silvered\' beaded \'Souval\' pattern frame with magnetic blackened iron metal centre Dimension: Approximately 43mm (w) Weight: Approximately 15g Reverse: Retaining its tapered hinged pin & clasp fittings on reverse Condition: About GVF

Germany (Third Reich): Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse , or EK1) \'1939\'. With maker marks Metal: The flat-back insignia being of three-piece construction comprising a finely beaded silver \'frosted\' frame with \'magnetic\' blackened iron metal centre Dimensions: 44mm Weight: 19g Complete with vertical \'maker marked\' tapered hinged pin & fittings on reverse. The reverse side of the pin maker-marked with the horizontal indented \'Prasidialkanzlei\' number \'100\', for maker, \'Rudolf Wachtler und Lange\' of Mittwedia, Germany The obverse of attractive bright appearance Condition: About EF

Germany (Third Reich): Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse , or EK1) \'1939\'. With silver & maker An Iron Cross that has both silver assay, and maker marks on the reverse The Iron Cross was reinstituted as a gallantry decoration of the Third Reich on 1 September 1939 Metal: The flat-back insignia being of three piece construction comprising a silver beaded frame with \'magnetic\' blackened iron metal centre. The black centre retaining all of its original black finish Dimension: Approximately 44mm (w) Weight: Approximately 20g Complete with vertical \'maker marked\' tapered hinged pin & fittings on reverse. The pin - uncommonly - bearing both silver \'800\' & LDO approved makers code of \'L/54\' indented in centre, this latter being the marks for, Schauerte & Hohfeld, of Ludenscheid, Germany Sold contained in an original \'domed\' leatherette case of issue. This with plush interior and flock base with recess for the hinged pin, and with \'silk\' upper panel. Complete with its original button & hinge fittings. The exterior of the case with a silver tooled image of the \'Iron Cross\'. The exterior of the case with minor scuffs, wear & marks commensurate with age and handling A superb - and very rarely seen - Iron Cross with two sets of marks on the reverse Condition: Toned GVF

Germany (Third Reich): Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse , or EK2) A maker marked Iron Cross, with the makers registration number '4' on the riband jump ring, this being the registration number of maker 'Steinhaur & Luck', of Ludensched' Dimension: Approximately 44mm Riband: 25mm (w) Metal: The medal of three piece construction with Iron magnetic centres with 'German Silver' frame Weight: Approximately 19g Important: More than 30 x company's were authorised to manufacture Iron Crosses during the Second World War, however all produced their medals from 'Master Dies' provided by just one company 'Steinhaur & Luck', whose chief engraver, Emil Escher, had been responsible for the design of the 1939 Iron Cross The medal fitted with a long length of riband A decoration by the premier maker of the Iron Cross 1939 Condition: Toned EF

Germany (Third Reich): Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse , or EK2) A maker marked Iron Cross, with the makers registration number '128' on the riband jump ring, this being the registration number of maker 'S. Jablonski GmbH, Eitterstrasse 17, Posen, Germany' Dimension: Approximately 44mm (w) Riband: 30mm (w) Metal: The medal of three piece construction with Iron magnetic centres within beaded 'German Silver' frame Weight: Approximately 19g Important: More than 30 x company's were authorised to manufacture Iron Crosses during the Second World War, however all produced their medals from 'Master Dies' provided by just one company 'Steinhaur & Luck', whose chief engraver, Emil Escher, had been responsible for the design of the 1939 Iron Cross Condition: VF

Germany (Third Reich): Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse , or EK2). Maker marked \'6\' A maker marked Iron Cross, with the makers registration number '6' on the riband jump ring, this being the registration number of maker 'Fritz Zimmerman, Stuttgart, Germany'. Dimension: Approximately 44mm (w) Riband: 31mm (w) Metal: The medal of three piece construction with Iron magnetic centres within beaded 'German Silver' frame Weight: Approximately 19g Important: More than 30 x company's were authorised to manufacture Iron Crosses during the Second World War, however all produced their medals from 'Master Dies' provided by just one company 'Steinhaur & Luck', whose chief engraver, Emil Escher, had been responsible for the design of the 1939 Iron Cross Condition: About EF

Germany (Third Reich): Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse , or EK2). Un-marked & un-attributed An un-marked and un-attributed Iron Cross, Dimension: Approximately 44mm (w) Metal: The medal of three piece construction with Iron magnetic centres within beaded 'German Silver' frame Weight: Approximately 16g Important: More than 30 x company's were authorised to manufacture Iron Crosses during the Second World War, however all produced their medals from 'Master Dies' provided by just one company 'Steinhaur & Luck', whose chief engraver, Emil Escher, had been responsible for the design of the 1939 Iron Cross The iron core loose Condition: About GVF

Germany (Third Reich): Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse , or EK2). Un-marked & un-attributed An un-marked and un-attributed Iron Cross, Dimension: Approximately 44mm (w) Riband: 30mm (w) Metal: The medal of three piece construction with Iron magnetic centres within beaded 'German Silver' frame Weight: Approximately 20g Important: More than 30 x company's were authorised to manufacture Iron Crosses during the Second World War, however all produced their medals from 'Master Dies' provided by just one company 'Steinhaur & Luck', whose chief engraver, Emil Escher, had been responsible for the design of the 1939 Iron Cross Nice patina to the nickel silver frame Condition: Toned EF

Germany (Third Reich): Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse , or EK2). Un-marked & un-attributed An un-marked and un-attributed Iron Cross, Dimension: Approximately 44mm (w) Metal: The medal of three piece construction with Iron magnetic centres within beaded 'German Silver' frame Weight: Approximately 21g Important: More than 30 x company's were authorised to manufacture Iron Crosses during the Second World War, however all produced their medals from 'Master Dies' provided by just one company 'Steinhaur & Luck', whose chief engraver, Emil Escher, had been responsible for the design of the 1939 Iron Cross Condition: About EF

Germany (Third Reich): Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse , or EK2). Un-marked & un-attributed An un-marked and un-attributed Iron Cross, Dimension: Approximately 44mm (w) Metal: The medal of three piece construction with Iron magnetic centres within beaded 'German Silver' frame Weight: Approximately 19g Important: More than 30 x company's were authorised to manufacture Iron Crosses during the Second World War, however all produced their medals from 'Master Dies' provided by just one company 'Steinhaur & Luck', whose chief engraver, Emil Escher, had been responsible for the design of the 1939 Iron Cross Condition: GVF

Germany (Third Reich): Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse , or EK2). Un-marked & un-attributed An un-marked and un-attributed Iron Cros Dimension: Approximately 44mm (w & h) - the width of arms (e & w) are 26mm Riband: Approximately 30mm (w) Metal: The medal of three piece construction with Iron magnetic centres within beaded 'German Silver' frame Weight: Approximately 20g Important: More than 30 x company's were authorised to manufacture Iron Crosses during the Second World War, however all produced their medals from 'Master Dies' provided by just one company 'Steinhaur & Luck', whose chief engraver, Emil Escher, had been responsible for the design of the 1939 Iron Cross Condition: GVF

Germany (Third Reich): Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse , or EK2). Un-marked & un-attributed An un-marked and un-attributed Iron Cross, Dimension: Approximately 44mm (w) Metal: The medal of three piece construction with Iron magnetic centres within beaded 'German Silver' frame Weight: Approximately 20g Important: More than 30 x company's were authorised to manufacture Iron Crosses during the Second World War, however all produced their medals from 'Master Dies' provided by just one company 'Steinhaur & Luck', whose chief engraver, Emil Escher, had been responsible for the design of the 1939 Iron Cross Retaining a nice bright frosted silver finish to frame A choice condition example Condition: EF

Germany (Third Reich): Kriegsmarine High Seas Fleet Badge by Schwerin, Berlin Height: 57mm Width: 44mm Weight: 34g A tombac metal badge with gilt laurel borders, with good retention of gilding on the gilded wreath Reverse of badge retaining the original tapered vertical hinged pin and clasp fittings, as issued The reverse of the badge with makers marks 'Fec. Adolf Bock / Ausf. Schwerin Berlin A very good example of Hight Seas Fleet badge Condition: GVF

Germany (Third Reich): Kriegsmarine War Badge for the Coastal Artillery (Kriegsabzeichen für die Marineartillerie) Reverse of the award retaining its original vertical long round pin with clasp fittings, as issued The solid die-struck award with makers marks on reverse, for \'Friedrich Linden\', of Ludenscheid, Germany, with their registered number \'43\' below Metal: Gilded \'Feinzink\' metal Dimensions(approx): Width 42mm / Height 52mm Weight: 38.1g Instituted on, 24 June 1941, by Grand Admiral Erich Raeder as a military decoration for the crews of Kriegsmarine land-based marine artillery and anti-aircraft units, to reward the actions of both individuals and crew members. It was also awarded to those killed in action in said units. The basic award criteria for this war badge, that was open to \'All Ranks\', was the accumulation of \'8\' points, as specified below: - Two points for downing an aircraft unassisted - One point for downing an aircraft assisted by another crew - Half a point for non-gun crew members for aiding in the downing of an aircraft Condition: VF

Germany (Third Reich): Luftwaffe Flak-Gunners Badge Instituted on 10 January 1941 The basic award criteria for this war badge, that was open to 'All Ranks', was the accumulation of '16' points, as specified. For example, if the candidates' battery brought down an enemy aircraft then all the crew members were awarded 4 x points. If two batteries were involved then each battery received 2 x points. Notwithstanding the 'Points System', the Flak-Gunners badge could also be awarded exceptionally for a single act of gallantry in the performance of air defence duties. The commanding officer for an anti-aircraft unit was eligible for the badge once half of his men also qualified for the badge. The award was also available to searchlight crews and sound-locator crews. Searchlight and sound-locator crews which assisted in the action by detection of aircraft could be awarded one point each Metal: Silvered 'Feinzink' metal Dimension: Width 45mm (approx) Eagle: Wingspan 40mm (approx) Weight: 40g A good un-marked example, complete with original reverse fittings comprising a barrel hinged straight rounded pin and metal clasp With particularly fine 'claw' detail on the Eagle Condition: GVF

Germany (Third Reich): Luftwaffe Pilots Badge The badge with makers marks / logo in reverse centre of the eagle, for \'Bruder Schneider, Wien\' Dimensions: Approx 66mm (w) x 53mm (h) Weight: Approx 43g Reverse fittings: Complete with original barrel hinged long vertical pin & clasp fittings as issued The Luftwaffe\'s \'Pilots Badge\' (Pilotenabzeichen) of the Third Reich was instituted by Hermann Göring on, 12 August 1935. It came in distinct types; nickel silver (changed to Tombac & Zinc during the war) and a variant made of gold. The badge depicts a silver eagle perched atop a swastika, wings open in a landing pose, and surrounded by a wreath with laurel on the right side and oak branches on the left side, respectively it was worn in the center of the left breast pocket of the service tunic, underneath the Iron Cross 1st Class if awarded. The badge was awarded after one completed flight training and the flying licence and citation were received Condition: GVF

Germany (Third Reich): Luftwaffe Reconnaissance Squadron Operational Flying Clasp. Silver grade (Frontflugspange für Aufklärer in Silber) With makers marks on reverse of \'spange\', for maker \'G. H. Osang, Dresden\' Sold together with original paper packet of issue, this marked with type and grade of award \'Frontflugspange / Aufklarer / in Silber\', and name of maker \'Osang, Dresden\' printed on reverse. The inside of the paper wrapper retaining the er tissue wrap for the badge! Dimensions: Approx 77mm (w) x 25(h) Weight: Approx 16g Reverse fittings: Complete with original barrel hinged long horizontal pin & clasp fittings as issued The Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe (Frontflugspange) was a military decoration of the Third Reich, instituted by Reichsmarshall Hermann Goring in 1941. They were for award to aircrew and other qualifying Luftwaffe personnel in recognition of the number of operational flights flown. Initially the awards were issued in three grades; bronze (2O x operational missions), silver (60 x operational missions) & gold (110 x operational missions). Front Flying Clasps were issued for missions completed in the following Luftwaffe aircraft: - Day Fighters - Night Fighters - Long Range Night Fighters - Heavy Fighters - Air to Ground Support Fighters - Bombers - Reconnaissance - Transport & Glider The Front Flying Clasps, of each of the above aircraft squadron types, had a different central design A particularly fine example of the \'Reconnaissance\' Front Flying Clasp, the central eagle\'s head design retaining virtually most of its black finish Condition: GVF

Germany (Third Reich): Luftwaffe. Observer\'s Badge (Beobachterabzeichen) . With makers marks Metal: Tombac Dimensions: 53mm (H) / 53mm (W) Maker: With makers mark logo \'A\' in relief on the reverse of the eagle, for the company, F. W. Assmann & Söhne, of Lüdenscheid, Germany Weight: 44g A superb example of an early Luftwaffe Observer Badge of two-part construction, by premier maker \'Assmann\'. Of tombac metal. The obverse centre piece \'Eagle\' retaining most of its dark finish with excellent patination. The reverse with makers mark logo \'A\' for \'F. W. Assmann & Söhne\', Lüdenscheid, Germany. Complete with its vertical long barrel hinged pin & clasp fittings as issued. The two badge parts fixed with the customary rivets to reverse The Luftwaffe Observer’s Badge (Beobachterabzeichen) was instituted 26th March 1936 by Herman Goring. Basic qualifying criteria was two months non-operational aircrew service, or 5 x operational flights in the role of observer, navigator or bombardier. The usual basic qualifying \'time\' requirements could be waived and badge awarded to Luftwaffe air-crew who were wounded-in-action while acting in the capacity of an observer during an operational flight The badge was worn on the left breast tunic pocket An outstanding example of an \'Assmann\' produced Luftwaffe Observer’s Badge. Retaining good silvering to the oak & laurel leaf wreath with only minor wear to the high points. The black patinated finish to the Observer style eagle virtually complete. A most desirable example, of an Observer\'s badge that was worn by a serving Luftwaffe member of aircrew Condition: GVF

Germany (Third Reich): Regimental medal \'In Memoriam\' of the 64th Motorcycle Reconnaissance Battalion 14th Panzer Division. Circa 1943 Metal: White metal (silvered zinc) Designer: Richard Klein, with sculptor\'s initials \'RK\' in obverse field Maker: Unmarked, but known to be one of two types of 14 Panzer Division regimental \'Battalion\' medals (the other for 40th Panzer Bn) struck by \'Deschler & Sohn\' . The same maker is also known to have made regimental medals for at least one battalion of the 4th Panzer Division Dimension: 50mm Weight: 44g Obverse: A German \'Heer\' soldier wearing a \'Stalhelm\' helmet facing left, With legend above: \'Kradschützenbataillon 64\', Below the legend: \'14. Panzerdiv; Reverse: In centre a depiction of the German Cross, surrounded by names of the principal locations where the unit served in Russia following the launch of Operation Barbarossa in 1941, and concluding with the destruction of the battalion and entire division at Stalingrad in February 1943. The place names being; \'Samara-Charkow-Nowotscherkask-Stalingrad The 14th Panzer Division was formed in August 1940 from 4. Infanterie-Division. It was transferred to Hungary in March 1941 for the Balkans campaign and returned to Germany after that campaign. It took part in the invasion of the Soviet Union \'Operation Barbarossa\' and fought on the southern sector until January 1943, when the division and all its constituent units was destroyed at Stalingrad. The 14 Panzer Division It was reformed in Brittany, France, in April 1943 and was sent to the southern sector of the Eastern front in October 1943, where it remained until July 1944, when it was withdrawn for refitting. It was transferred from the Ukraine to Kurland in August and it surrendered there to the Red Army in April 1945 Presumably the medal was a regimental medal issued \'In Memoriam\' to the next of kin of the fallen of the 64th Motorcycle Reconnaissance Battalion 14th Panzer Division, that served and died in Russia 1941-43 An attractive and poignant regimental memorial medal for the Eastern Front \'Panzer War\', in memory of the 64th Motorcycle Reconnaissance Battalion 14th Panzer Division. destroyed at Stalingrad A scarce seen Panzer Battalion medal Condition: VF

Germany (Third Reich): SA Sports Badge / National Defence Badge. Bronze grade Officially numbered 705989 on reverse, with clear makers marks for \'Berg & Nolte A.G.\' of Ludenscheid, Germany The magnetic metal badge retaining its original reverse fittings of vertical hinged brass pin and clasp fittings, as issued The SA Sports Badge was a decoration of the Third Reich issued between the years 1933 and 1945 The SA Sports Badge was instituted on 28 November 1933 by then SA chief Ernst Röhm. It was originally only issued in bronze through the year 1935. On 15 February 1935, Hitler decreed that the badge be officially recognized. It was thereafter issued in three grades (bronze, silver, and gold). No longer was the physical fitness badge to be awarded only to SA members, but to youth of all German military and paramilitary organizations. Originally the badge grade was awarded on degrees of \"proficiency\". Then in 1936, a points system was established. In 1937, the requirement for the holder of the award was upgraded; each recipient had to pass an annual proficiency test to retain the badge On 19 January 1939, Hitler changed the name of the badge from SA-Sportabzeichen (SA Sports Badge) to SA-Wehrabzeichen (SA-Defence Badge). Hitler challenged all able-bodied boys age 16 and up to compete for the award. Older military men were also encouraged to obtain it. The badge was one of the few former SA decorations that the armed forces allowed to displayed on military uniform, being worn on the right breast of the tunic immediately underneath the Iron Cross (1st Class, if awarded) The physical fitness programme was divided into three sections, gymnastics, defensive sports and agricultural service. The badge was to be worn on the left breast, under the Iron Cross. Condition: VF

Germany (Third Reich): The Cross of Honour of the German Mother (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter). 2nd Class (Silver) neck badge Instituted in 1938 and referred to colloquially as the Mutterehrenkreuz (Mother's Cross of Honour) or more commonly, as Mutterkreuz (Mother's Cross), was a state decoration conferred by the government of the German Reich to honour a Reichsdeutsche, or 'German mother' for exceptional merit to the German nation. Eligibility later extended to include Volksdeutsche (ethnic German) mothers from, for example, Austria and Sudetenland, that had earlier been incorporated into the German Reich. The Mothers Cross was awarded ion three grades or classes, with qualifying award criteria determined by the number of children borne by the mother, as under: - 1st class, Gold Cross: eligible mothers with eight or more children - 2nd class, Silver Cross: eligible mothers with six or seven children - 3rd class, Bronze Cross: eligible mothers with four or five children The cross retaining its original long length of silk neck riband, this still folded / tied as issued. Condition: Toned about EF

Germany (Third Reich): The Cross of Honour of the German Mother (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter). 2nd Class (Silver) neck badge Instituted in 1938 and referred to colloquially as the Mutterehrenkreuz (Mother's Cross of Honour) or more commonly, as Mutterkreuz (Mother's Cross), was a state decoration conferred by the government of the German Reich to honour a Reichsdeutsche, or 'German mother' for exceptional merit to the German nation. Eligibility later extended to include Volksdeutsche (ethnic German) mothers from, for example, Austria and Sudetenland, that had earlier been incorporated into the German Reich. The Mothers Cross was awarded ion three grades or classes, with qualifying award criteria determined by the number of children borne by the mother, as under: - 1st class, Gold Cross: eligible mothers with eight or more children - 2nd class, Silver Cross: eligible mothers with six or seven children - 3rd class, Bronze Cross: eligible mothers with four or five children The cross retaining its original long length of silk neck riband. Condition: About EF

Germany (Third Reich): The Cross of Honour of the German Mother (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter). 3rd Class (Bronze) neck badge Instituted in 1938 and referred to colloquially as the Mutterehrenkreuz (Mother's Cross of Honour) or more commonly, as Mutterkreuz (Mother's Cross), was a state decoration conferred by the government of the German Reich to honour a Reichsdeutsche, or 'German mother' for exceptional merit to the German nation. Eligibility later extended to include Volksdeutsche (ethnic German) mothers from, for example, Austria and Sudetenland, that had earlier been incorporated into the German Reich. The Mothers Cross was awarded ion three grades or classes, with qualifying award criteria determined by the number of children borne by the mother, as under: - 1st class, Gold Cross: eligible mothers with eight or more children - 2nd class, Silver Cross: eligible mothers with six or seven children - 3rd class, Bronze Cross: eligible mothers with four or five children The cross sans riband Condition: About EF

Germany (Third Reich): The Cross of Honour of the German Mother (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter). 3rd Class (Bronze) neck badge Instituted in 1938 and referred to colloquially as the Mutterehrenkreuz (Mother's Cross of Honour) or more commonly, as Mutterkreuz (Mother's Cross), was a state decoration conferred by the government of the German Reich to honour a Reichsdeutsche, or 'German mother' for exceptional merit to the German nation. Eligibility later extended to include Volksdeutsche (ethnic German) mothers from, for example, Austria and Sudetenland, that had earlier been incorporated into the German Reich. The Mothers Cross was awarded ion three grades or classes, with qualifying award criteria determined by the number of children borne by the mother, as under: - 1st class, Gold Cross: eligible mothers with eight or more children - 2nd class, Silver Cross: eligible mothers with six or seven children - 3rd class, Bronze Cross: eligible mothers with four or five children The cross retaining its original long length of silk neck riband, this still folded / tied as issued. Condition: About EF

Germany (Third Reich): The Cross of Honour of the German Mother (Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter). Set of 1st (Gold), 2nd (Silver) & 3rd Class (Bronze) neck badges Sold together with original maker marked hinged case of issue for the 1st Class badge. This with a gilt tooled depiction of the cross on the outside upper lid, with makers name on inside silk panel 'Wilh Deumer, Kom.- Ges, Ludenscheld'. Note: Only the 1st Class 'Gold' crosses were issued with a hinged box of issue Instituted in 1938 and referred to colloquially as the Mutterehrenkreuz (Mother's Cross of Honour) or more commonly, as Mutterkreuz (Mother's Cross), was a state decoration conferred by the government of the German Reich to honour a Reichsdeutsche, or 'German mother' for exceptional merit to the German nation. Eligibility later extended to include Volksdeutsche (ethnic German) mothers from, for example, Austria and Sudetenland, that had earlier been incorporated into the German Reich. The Mothers Cross was awarded ion three grades or classes, with qualifying award criteria determined by the number of children borne by the mother, as under: - 1st class, Gold Cross: eligible mothers with eight or more children - 2nd class, Silver Cross: eligible mothers with six or seven children - 3rd class, Bronze Cross: eligible mothers with four or five children All 3 x crosses retaining their original 3 long lengths of silk neck ribands. Condition: Mostly EF

Germany (Third Reich): War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienstkreuz). 1st Class breast badge. With swords. Maker marked for \'Deumer\' The War Merit Cross in 'Zinc' metal, with the makers registration number '3' on reverse of the cross, this being the registration number of maker 'Wilhelm Deumer, Ludenscheid, Germany'. The award was instituted in 1939, and originally awarded in three grades (a fourth grade was later in the war approved, but never officially awarded) Reverse of cross with hinged vertical pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

Germany (Third Reich): War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienstkreuz). 2nd Class breast badge The War Merit Cross with brass ring suspension and cross in bronze metal The award was instituted in 1939, and originally awarded in three grades (a fourth grade in 'gold' was later instigated by Albert Speer in 1944, and although although 2 x 'paper' awards were approved in 1945, the decoration was never physically issued to either awardee) With long length of riband Condition: EF

Germany (Third Reich): War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienstkreuz). 2nd Class. With swords The War Merit Cross with brass ring suspension and medal in zinc The award was instituted in 1939, and originally awarded in three grades (a fourth grade in 'gold' was later instigated by Albert Speer in 1944, and although although 2 x 'paper' awards were approved in 1945, the decoration was never physically issued to either awardee) With long length of riband Condition: GVF

Germany (Third Reich): War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienstkreuz). 2nd Class. With swords The War Merit Cross with brass ring suspension and medal in bronze The award was instituted in 1939, and originally awarded in three grades (a fourth grade in 'gold' was later instigated by Albert Speer in 1944, and although although 2 x 'paper' awards were approved in 1945, the decoration was never physically issued to either awardee) Condition: About EF

Germany (Third Reich): War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienstkreuz). 2nd Class. With swords The award was instituted in 1939, and originally awarded in three grades (a fourth grade in \'gold\' was later instigated by Albert Speer in 1944, and although although 2 x \'paper\' awards were approved in 1945, the decoration was never physically issued to either awardee) Condition: GVF

Germany (Third Reich): War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienstkreuz). 2nd Class. Without swords Germany (Third Reich): War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienstkreuz). 2nd Class. Without swords The award was instituted in 1939, and originally awarded in three grades (a fourth grade in 'gold' was later instigated by Albert Speer in 1944, and although although 2 x 'paper' awards were approved in 1945, the decoration was never physically issued to either awardee) Condition: GVF

Germany (Third Reich): War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienstkreuz). First Class. With swords. With maker marks Metal: Silvered tombac Dimension: 48mm (w) Weight: 20g Complete with original reverse fittings, comprising a hinged broad centred tapering vertical pin & clasp as issued. The top side of the pin maker-marked with the indented \'Prasidialkanzlei\' number \'4\', for maker, \'Steinhauer und Luck\', Ludenscheid, Germany The decoration of equally toned appearance Condition: GVF

Germany (Third Reich): War Merit Cross. 2nc Class without swords (Kriegsverdienstkreuz, KV2). Bronzed An early Second World War 'Bronze' issue The decoration fitted with long length of riband Condition: About VF

Germany (Third Reich): War Merit Cross. First Class. With swords & maker marks A superb example with bright frosted finish Metal: Silvered tombac Dimension: Approx 47.5mm (w) Weight: 23g Complete with original reverse fittings, comprising a hinged vertical pin with clasp. The pin maker-marked with number '43', for maker Julius Bauer Söhne, of Zella Mellis/Thüringen, Germany A choice example of this decoration, which is bright and retains most of the original frosting' Condition: EF

Germany (Third Reich): War Merit Cross. First Class. With swords & maker marks Metal: Silvered tombac Dimension: Approx 47.5mm (w) Weight: 23g Complete with original reverse fittings, comprising a barrel hinged broad centred vertical pin & clasp. The pin maker-marked with number '1', for maker, Deschler & Sohn, Munich, Germany An attractive decoration Condition: GVF

Germany (Third Reich): War Merit Cross. First Class. With swords & maker marks A bright example retaining most of the original frosted silvered finish Metal: Silvered tombac Dimension: Approx 47.5mm (w) Weight: 23g Complete with original reverse fittings, comprising a barrel hinged vertical tapered pin with clasp. The reverse of the cross with number \'L/11\', for maker, Wilhem Deumer, Ludenscheid, Germany A very good maker-marked example of this decoration Condition: About EF

Germany (Third Reich): War Merit Medal (Kriegsverdienstmedaille) The award was instituted on 19 August 1940, to recognize outstanding service in the war effort. The War Merit Medal was awarded to Germans and non-Germans, to men and women. An estimated 4.9 million medals were awarded by the end of the war in Europe Condition: GVF

Germany (Third Reich): War Merit Medal (Kriegsverdienstmedaille) The award was instituted on 19 August 1940, to recognize outstanding service in the war effort. The War Merit Medal was awarded to Germans and non-Germans, to men and women. An estimated 4.9 million medals were awarded by the end of the war in Europe Condition: GVF

Germany (Third Reich): West Wall Medal (Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen) The medal was created on, 2 August 1939,to be awarded to those who designed and built the fortifications on Germany\'s western borders, known as the West Wall, or referred by the Allies, as the Siegfried Line, between 15 June 1938 to 31 March 1939. On, 13 November 1939, eligibility was extended to include servicemen of the Wehrmacht who served on the West Wall for at least ten weeks. It is estimated that 622,064 medals were awarded through to 31 January 1941, on which date awards ceased to be made In 1944, after the allied invasion in Normandy, France the medal was re-instituted and awarded to those who renovated and strengthened the fortifications on the western borders. This latter version of the medal was commonly known as the Defence Wall Honor Award\', to distinguish the decoration from its 1939 counterpart, albeit the medal and riband were identical It is estimated that just over 800,000 awards of the medal were awarded in total by the end of the Second World War The bronze medal here offered is fitted with a good length of original silk riband Condition: GVF

Germany (Third Reich): Winter Battle in the East 1941-2 (Ostmedaille). Popularly referred to as the \'Eastern Front Medal\' A 'Second' type medal in Zinc, un-marked Metal: Zinc metal Weight: 18g Dimension: 36mm (W) A later war issue, of the Eastern Front medal, fitted with replacement riband The Eastern Front Medal was awarded to personnel of the Third Reich, for campaign service against the Soviet 'Red Army' & other Soviet services, originally (the qualifying dates were later extended) between, 15 November 1941 to 15 April 1942. It was also awarded posthumously to any service member who died in the line of duty within the Soviet Union On 20 January 1943, official qualification for the Eastern Front Medal was extended to include both male and female combatant and non-combatant personnel in the Wehrmacht. Also, foreign members of Wehrmacht units; personnel killed or missing in action and civilians working under Wehrmacht control, including those involved in construction and road building. Geographic limits were placed on the award of east of Ukraine and Ostland or in the Finland area, east of the original 1940 Russo/Finnish border. The Eastern Medal was officially decommissioned by the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (German: High Command of the Armed Forces) (OKW) on, 4 September 1944 Condition: VF

Germany (Third Reich): Winter Battle in the East 1941-2 (Ostmedaille). With PZK makers mark \'19\' stamped on the suspension ring for \'E. Ferdinand Wiedmann, Frankfurt, Germany\' Popularly referred to as the \'Eastern Front Medal Metal: Zinc Weight: 17g Dimension: 36mm (W) A later war issue, of the Eastern Front medal The Eastern Front Medal was awarded to personnel of the Third Reich, for campaign service against the Soviet \'Red Army\' & other Soviet services, originally (the qualifying dates were later extended) between, 15 November 1941 to 15 April 1942. It was also awarded posthumously to any service member who died in the line of duty within the Soviet Union On 20 January 1943, official qualification for the Eastern Front Medal was extended to include both male and female combatant and non-combatant personnel in the Wehrmacht. Also, foreign members of Wehrmacht units; personnel killed or missing in action and civilians working under Wehrmacht control, including those involved in construction and road building. Geographic limits were placed on the award of east of Ukraine and Ostland or in the Finland area, east of the original 1940 Russo/Finnish border. The Eastern Medal was officially decommissioned by the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (German: High Command of the Armed Forces) (OKW) on, 4 September 1944 Retaining most of the silver frosted finish to the \'Stahlhelm\' and rim of the medal Condition: VF

Germany (Third Reich): Winter Battle in the East 1941-2 (Ostmedaille). With PZK makers mark \'73\' stamped on the suspension ring for \'Franz Mohnert\', of Gablonz, Germany\' Popularly referred to as the \'Eastern Front Medal Weight: 23g Dimension: 36mm (W) The Eastern Front Medal was awarded to personnel of the Third Reich, for campaign service against the Soviet \'Red Army\' & other Soviet services, originally (the qualifying dates were later extended) between, 15 November 1941 to 15 April 1942. It was also awarded posthumously to any service member who died in the line of duty within the Soviet Union On 20 January 1943, official qualification for the Eastern Front Medal was extended to include both male and female combatant and non-combatant personnel in the Wehrmacht. Also, foreign members of Wehrmacht units; personnel killed or missing in action and civilians working under Wehrmacht control, including those involved in construction and road building. Geographic limits were placed on the award of east of Ukraine and Ostland or in the Finland area, east of the original 1940 Russo/Finnish border. The Eastern Medal was officially decommissioned by the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (German: High Command of the Armed Forces) (OKW) on, 4 September 1944 Condition: VF

Germany (Third Reich): Winterhilfswerk des Deutschen Volkes ( Winter Help of the German People), or WFW Charity. Lot of 11 x \'Regional\' badges The lot comprises below German \'Regions\' badges: - Danzig - Schlesien (2 x badges) - Baden - Grenzmark - Bayern (2 x badges including one sans pin fastener) - Saargebiet - Rheinland - Ostpreussen - Westfalen (sans pin fastener) Hitler ordered the establishment of the Winterhilfswerk in 1933 and personally opened the first national charity drive, giving out the directive \"no one shall be hungry, no one shall freeze\".The initial donation drive in winter 1933/1934 took place against a backdrop of acute distress in large parts of the German populace; its initiation was partly a result of the party\'s desire to prevent social unrest. The \"Law on the Winterhilfswerk of the German People\",d passed on 1 December 1936, formally established the WHW as a registered association, to be led by the Reich Minister of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda The WFW ran annual charity drives, the monies mostly collected from the aggressive selling of pins and tinnies, contributed greatly to funding Nazi Social Welfare programmes. Amongst the various campaigns, the most popular were the series of \'regional\' badges showing the respective state emblems of the German states, and other series depicting the military flags of the German Armed Forces. All silk panels in very good condition (no moth) and mostly bright Note: 9 of the 10 badges retaining their hinged pin & clasp fasteners on the reverse. 2 badges now \'sans\' pin fasteners Condition: GVF

Germany (Third Reich): Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen).\'Black\' 3rd class award Awarded for being wounded-in-action on one or two occasions The hollow pressed metal award with makers marks 'L/11' on reverse The reverse of the award complete with original vertical long hinged pin & clasp fittings as issued Condition: VF

Germany (Weimar Republic): A \'Preußischer Landeskriegerverband Mitgliedsabzeichen\' Prussian War Veterans Association 25 Year Membership Badge Preußischer Landeskriegerverband Mitgliedsabzeichen) . A Prussian Veterans Association membership badge for 25 Years Membership A 25-year membership badge, constructed of gilded and silvered bronze with multi-coloured enamels, horizontal pinback, the reverse marked “PREUSSISCHER LANDESKRIEGERVERBAND”, measuring 28 mm (w) x 35 mm (h) Condition: GVF

Germany (Weimar Republic): A \'Preußischer Landeskriegerverband Mitgliedsabzeichen\' Prussian War Veterans Association for the Town of Hessisch-Oldendorf The badge constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, horizontal pinback, the reverse maker marked “HEINR. TIMM, BERLIN”, measuring 30 mm (w) x 38 mm (h) The membership badge with name of the town / branch printed on one of the ribands \'Hessisch-Oldendorf Condition: GVF

Germany (Weimar Republic): German Legion of Honour The German Legion of Honor was a veterans commemorative award of the Weimar Republic. The award was created in the 1920s under the authority of a \'High Council of German Honor\' composed of former German veterans, many of whom had served as high-ranking officers or even as generals during World War I. The award was presented apparently for civic accomplishments in peacetime by former veterans, with the criteria including the requirement that the recipient be an \"excellent comrade and friend worthy of honor\". The High Council of German Honor was also connected extensively with the Freikorps movement and frequently awarded the decoration as a paramilitary award The German Legion of Honor was declared obsolete, along with all other awards of the German Freikorps, in 1933 by the new government of Nazi Germany. Recipients were then eligible to receive the Honor Cross of the World War The medal suspended from a narrow silk riband bar, which retains it\'s hinged pin and clasp fittings, and as worn Condition: GVF

Germany (Weimar Republic): Honour Cross 1914-1918. With \'Swords\' for combatants Reverse of cross with makers marks \'A & S\' for F. W. Assmann & Sohne, located in Ludenscheid The medal fitted with a bright length of \'Combatants\' medal riband Often referred - erroneously - as the \'Hindenburg Cross\' - the Honour Cross was the first general service medal to be instituted during the short-lived, but ultimately calamatous, era of the \'Third Reich\', as an exclusive \'retrospective\' general service award, for combat veterans, non-combatants and for award to the next of kin of the fallen of the \'Great War 1914-18\' The Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (Das Ehrenkreuz des Weltkrieges 1914/1918),was established by Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg, President of the German Weimar Republic, by an order dated 13 July 1934, to commemorate service of the German people during the First World War. This was Germany\'s only official service medal for soldiers of Imperial Germany who had taken part in the war, and where they had since died it was also awarded to their surviving next-of-kin. Shortly after its issuance, the government of Nazi Germany declared the award as the only official service decoration of the First World War and further forbade the continued wearing of German Free Corps awards on any military or paramilitary uniform of a state or Nazi Party organization Condition: EF

Germany (Weimar Republic): Kyffhauser 1914-1918 War Veterans Commemorative Medal The Medal was instituted in 1922 and, until the issue of the Cross of Honour (a.k.a Hindenburg Cross) that was issued retrospectively to Great War veterans in 1934, was often the only medal worn by German veterans of the Great War The Kyffhäuserbund der Deutschen Landeskriegerverbände veterans’ organisation had been established some years before World War I and Field Marshal Paul von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg was its President of Honour during the 1920s By decree of the Nazi Government the Kyffhauser 1914-1918 War Veterans Commemorative Medal was made obsolete in 1934 The medal retaining its original narrow riband, with pin-back fittings as worn Condition: GVF

Germany (Weimar Republic): Kyffhauser 1914-1918 War Veterans Commemorative Medal The Medal was instituted in 1922 and, until the issue of the Cross of Honour (a.k.a Hindenburg Cross) that was issued retrospectively to Great War veterans in 1934, was often the only medal worn by German veterans of the Great War The Kyffhäuserbund der Deutschen Landeskriegerverbände veterans’ organisation had been established some years before World War I and Field Marshal Paul von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg was its President of Honour during the 1920s By decree of the Nazi Government the Kyffhauser 1914-1918 War Veterans Commemorative Medal was made obsolete in 1934 Condition: VF

Germany Third Reich: Luftwaffe Cap Eagle badge The reverse with makers marks for 'Assaman' and complete with both of the original pin fittings A good sharp example of a most distinctive item of insignia Condition: Better than GVF

Germany(Imperial) Case of Issue for Iron Cross 1st Class 1914 A Great War era plush hinged leatherette case of issue. The inside with dark velvet pad with recess for vertical pin, & top silk lining panel. The outside of the case with a representation of the 1914 Iron Cross on outside lid. The case brass push button and hinges intact. Case with usual scuffs (a/f)

Germany: A Great War Iron Cross group of 6: - Prussia: Iron Cross 1914. 2nd Class issue - Third Reich: War Merit Cross 1939. 2nd Class issue with swords - Prussia: Cross of Merit for War Aid - Germany: Cross of Honour 1914-18, with swords. Combatant?s issue - Prussia: Soldier?s Long Service Cross. For 15 years service - Hungary: War Commemorative Medal 1914-18. Combatants issue The group mounted as-worn in the German style. The mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

Germany: An un-attributed multi-clasp China 'Boxer Rebellion', and Great War gallantry, campaign & long service group of 5 - Prussia: Iron Cross 1914. 2nd Class issue - Germany: Cross of Honour 1914-18. Combatants issue with crossed swords - Imperial: China Medal 1900. 3 x clasps 'Nan-Hung-Men' 'Liang-Hsiang-Hsien' & 'Peking' - Prussia: Long Service Medal. 2nd Class in bronze for 12 years service - Hungary: Regency period - War Commemorative Medal 1914-18. Combatants medal Note: The contemporary bronze-gilt 'tailors' clasps on the China medal are each attached with what appear to be either a single strap to reverse, or two bend-over pin fittings placed at either end A fine 'Naval' group including diverse service during the Boxer Rebellion in China 1900, and later in Europe during the Great War, during the course of which the recipient was decorated for gallantry The group mounted in the German style and presumably as-worn. The ribands all being contemporary issues and the reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings The red felt pad on the reverse of the mounting bar having the ink address of the military outfitter who mounted the medals, of which we can read; F. Brisch Sohn Nachflg, of Franz Ackermann, Koblenz (see illustrations for reverse image) Condition: GVF

Germany: Bavaria State ? Fire Services Medal for 40 years? Service, 1928-1936 issue (Bayern - Feuerwehr-Ehrenzeichen f?r 40j?hrige Dienstzeit, 1928-1936) This type issued between 1928-1936 A bronze gilt medal Condition: EF

Germany: Great War and Third Reich era group of 4: - Third Reich: War Merit Cross 1939. 2nd Class, with swords - Prussia: Cross of Merit for War Aid - Oldenburg: Friedrich August Cross 1914, 2nd Class - Third Reich: Faithful Service Decoration. 2nd Class, enamelled The group mounted as-worn in the German style. The mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

Germany: Great War and Third Reich era group of 5: - Prussia: Iron Cross 1914. 2nd Class issue - Bavaria: Military Merit Cross. 3rd type issue. 3rd Class, bronze with swords - Germany: Cross of Honour 1914-18, with swords for Comabatants - Third Reich: Commemorative Medal, 1 October 1938 - Third Reich: War Merit Medal 1939 The group mounted as-worn in the German style. The mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

Germany: Great War and Third Reich period group of 7: - Third Reich: War Merit Cross 1939, 2nd Class with swords - Germany: Cross of Honour 1914-18. With swords for combatant?s - Germany: Veteran?s Medal 1914-18 - Austria: Medal of Merit. Franz Joseph issue - Austria: Bravery Medal. Karl, small bronze issue - Austria: Karl Troop Cross - Austria: Jubilee Medal 1898 The group mounted as-worn in the German style. The mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

Germany: Great War era 'Bavarian' group of 5: - Prussia: Iron Cross 1914. 2nd Class issue - Bavaria: Military Merit Cross. 3rd type, 2nd Class with swords - Germany: Cross of Honour 1914-18, with sword. Combatant?s issue - Bavaria: Military Long Service Medal. 3rd Class for 9 years - Bavaria: Military Long Service Medal. 3rd Class for 9 years The group mounted as-worn in the German style. The mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

Germany: Great War era 'Prussian' group of 6: - Prussia: Cross of Merit for War Aid - Germany: Cross of Honour 1914-18 Non-combatant?s issue - Prussia: General Medal of Merit. Silver - Prussia: Officer?s Long Sservice Cross. For 25 years. Gilt - Prussia: Soldier?s Long Service Cross. For 15 years.Gilt - Prussia: Centenary Medal 1897 The group mounted as-worn in the German style. The mounting brooch retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

Germany: Imperial Germany Colonial Wars and Great War gallantry, campaign & long service group of 5: - Prussia: Iron Cross 1914. 2nd Class issue - Germany: Cross of Honour 1914-18, Combatants issue with crossed swords - Prussia: Long Service Cross. 1st Class issue for 15 Years service - Imperial Germany: China Medal 1900. No clasps. Combatants issue - Imperial Germany: Southwest Africa Medal 1904-06. No clasps. Combatants issue A fine Colonial soldiering group including both service in China during the Boxer Rebellion and later in South West Africa. The recipient being decorated for gallantry with the Iron Cross during the Great War The group mounted in the German style and presumably as-worn. The ribands all being silk contemporary issues and the reverse of the mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with associated riband bar, this latter also retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings to reverse Condition: GVF

Germany: State of Bavaria - Prussia-Austria War Cross 1866 Awarded by the State of Bavaria to their troops engaged in the Prussian-Austrian War of 1866 Ribbon frayed Condition: VF

Germany: Third Reich campaign badge for 'Demjansk' The 'magnetic' steel badge is mounted on cloth and paper/card. The backplate exposed and retaining four brass blades The badge with overall corrosion marks (see picture) Basis the condition of the badge, and the price here offered at, we are here selling as a 'relic' only, and the item is not subject to return Condition: With some corrosion/rust - a relic item

Germany: Third Reich era 1938-1945 gallantry and campaign medal group of 4 - Iron Cross 1939. Second Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2 EKII 1939). With makers mark '25' - War Merit Cross 1939. Second class. Bronze - Eastern Front Medal 1941-1942. With makers mark '100' on ring - Sudetenland Medal 1938 The makers marks on the EK2 and Eastern Front Medal respectively represent; - EK2: Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Hanauer Silberschmiede (Consortium of Silversmiths) - Eastern Front Medal: Rudolf Wachtler & Lange, Mittweida All 4 x medals suspended from single contemporary full-size silk riband bars. each of these retainign their original hinged pin & clasp fittings The grouping a Scottish 'Veterans' take home souvenir lot of war relics, and all equally toned The EK2 with some wear to laquered / painted magnetic iron centres Condition: VF Condition: GVF

Ghana: Congo Medal 1960 Unrestricted permission to wear this commonwealth medal in British Army uniform was granted per Army Council Instruction 289 of 1962 Awarded to qualifying United Kingdom Army personnel while on the posted strength of a Ghana Army unit serving in Congo, from 1st July 1960. The qualifying criteria being either 28 days or 90 days in theatre depending on date of entry Note: Although Ghana gained independence in 1957, several hundred British commissioned officers, warrant officers and senior non commissioned officers remained in the former colony for several years thereafter, until 1961, in which year the British personnel were removed British Officers and Warrant served with the Ghana Contingent during the Congo operations 1960-1961 Condition: VF

Ghana: Congo Medal 1960 Unrestricted permission to wear this commonwealth medal in British Army uniform was granted per Army Council Instruction 289 of 1962 Awarded to qualifying United Kingdom Army personnel while on the posted strength of a Ghana Army unit serving in Congo, from 1st July 1960. The qualifying criteria being either 28 days or 90 days in theatre depending on date of entry Note: Although Ghana gained independence in 1957, several hundred British commissioned officers, warrant officers and senior non commissioned officers remained in the former colony for several years thereafter, until 1961, in which year the British personnel were removed British Officers and Warrant served with the Ghana Contingent during the Congo operations 1960-1961 Condition: EF

Ghana: Congo Medal 1960 Unrestricted permission to wear this commonwealth medal in British Army uniform was granted per Army Council Instruction 289 of 1962 Awarded to qualifying United Kingdom Army personnel while on the posted strength of a Ghana Army unit serving in Congo, from 1st July 1960. The qualifying criteria being either 28 days or 90 days in theatre depending on date of entry Note: Although Ghana gained independence in 1957, several hundred British commissioned officers, warrant officers and senior non commissioned officers remained in the former colony for several years thereafter, until 1961, in which year the British personnel were removed British Officers and Warrant served with the Ghana Contingent during the Congo operations 1960-1961 Condition: About GVF

Ghana: Congo Medal 1960 Unrestricted permission to wear this commonwealth medal in British Army uniform was granted per Army Council Instruction 289 of 1962 Awarded to qualifying United Kingdom Army personnel while on the posted strength of a Ghana Army unit serving in Congo, from 1st July 1960. The qualifying criteria being either 28 days or 90 days in theatre depending on date of entry Note: Although Ghana gained independence in 1957, several hundred British commissioned officers, warrant officers and senior non commissioned officers remained in the former colony for several years thereafter, until 1961, in which year the British personnel were removed British Officers and Warrant served with the Ghana Contingent during the Congo operations 1960-1961 Condition: GVF

Ghana: Congo Medal 1960 Unrestricted permission to wear this commonwealth medal in British Army uniform was granted per Army Council Instruction 289 of 1962 Awarded to qualifying United Kingdom Army personnel while on the posted strength of a Ghana Army unit serving in Congo, from 1st July 1960. The qualifying criteria being either 28 days or 90 days in theatre depending on date of entry Note: Although Ghana gained independence in 1957, several hundred British commissioned officers, warrant officers and senior non commissioned officers remained in the former colony for several years thereafter, until 1961, in which year the British personnel were removed British Officers and Warrant served with the Ghana Contingent during the Congo operations 1960-1961 The medal fitted with the original riband and mounting bar, with hinged pin and clasp fittings. With makers marks \'Spink\' of London, on reverse of mounting bar Clasp neatly refixed Condition: VF

Ghana: Congo Medal 1960 Unrestricted permission to wear this commonwealth medal in British Army uniform was granted per Army Council Instruction 289 of 1962 Awarded to qualifying United Kingdom Army personnel while on the posted strength of a Ghana Army unit serving in Congo, from 1st July 1960. The qualifying criteria being either 28 days or 90 days in theatre depending on date of entry Riband frayed Condition: GVF

Ghana: Republic Day Medal 1960. \'Armed Forces\' reverse Unrestricted permission to wear this commonwealth medal in British Army uniform was granted per Army Council Instruction 241 of 1961 The medal was awarded to all British Army personnel who were serving in a seconded capacity with , or were serving under contract in the Republic of Ghana 'Armed Forces' on 1 July 1960 The medal with identical riband was issued with 3 x different reverses, vis: Armed Forces; Police Forces & Prisons Division Condition: GVF

Ghuznee and Cabul Medal 1842. Bronze An un-named, un-marked and un-mounted bronze specimen medal. As struck by the Royal Mint Note: One identical obverse medal with 4 x different reverse issues were awarded in the series of campaign medals awarded by the Honourable East India Company in respect of services during the 1st Afghan War 1841-42, at Candahar, Ghuznee & Caul, vis; Candahar 1842; Cabul 1842; Ghuznee Cabul 1842. Separate differently designed campaign medals were awarded for Ghuznee 1839, Jellalabad 1841-42 & Defence of Kelat-iGhilzie 1842 The medal with reverse 'Ghuznee & Cabul 1842', is the rarest issue in the four medal series for Candahar, Ghuznee & Cabul 1841-42. With only an estimated 360 x medals issued to European recipients and 1163 medals awarded to native recipients (Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (Sixth Edition, Spink, 2007) A scarce seen bronze trial piece Condition: GVF

Ghuznee and Cabul Medal 1842. Silvered A Royal Mint un-named strike. Marked 'Specimen' The medal fitted with metal clip and straight hinged suspension bar Note: One identical obverse medal with 4 x different reverse issues were awarded in the series of campaign medals awarded by the Honourable East India Company in respect of services during the 1st Afghan War 1841-42, vis; Candahar 1842; Cabul 1842; Ghuznee Cabul 1842 & Candahar, Ghuznee. Cabul 1842. Separate differently designed campaign medals were awarded for Ghuznee 1839, Jellalabad 1841-42 & Defence of Kelat-iGhilzie 1842 The medal with reverse 'Ghuznee & Cabul 1842', is the rarest issue in the four medal series for, Candahar, Ghuznee & Cabul 1841-42. With only an estimated 360 x medals issued to European recipients and 1163 medals awarded to native recipients (Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (Sixth Edition, Spink, 2007) A scarce seen official 'specimen' medal Condition: GVF

Ghuznee Cabul 1842 (Gunner Patrick Killian 1st Troop Horse Brigade Bombay Arty.) Note: The medal engraved in the correct regimental script style for this medal issue to this particular regiment, and fitted with original steel clip and bar suspension Approximately only 360 x medals awarded to European recipients with this reverse, including 138 x medals to 1st Troop, Bombay Horse Artillery Patrick Killian was born in 1809, and was a native of Mullangar, County Westmeath, Ireland A Servant by trade, he enlisted at Westminster on 6 October 1829, for unlimited service, aged 20. He embarked for India on 31 December 1829, in the Duchess of Atholl, arriving on 17 April 1830. Posted to the 1st Company, 1st Battalion, Bombay Artillery, he transferred to 1st Troop, Bombay Horse Artillery, on 20 September 1833, and served with this Troop during the first Afghan and Scinde campaigns He was pensioned on 16 December 1844 Sold together with some copied colllectors notes giving above details Condition: Edge bruised VF

Ghuznee Cabul Medal 1842 The medal with \'Victoria Vindex\' obverse legend is un-named as issued and fitted with original steel clip and hinged bar suspension Condition: GVF

Ghuznee Cabul Medal 1842 The medal un-named as issued and fitted with original steel clip and hinged bar suspension Condition: GVF

Ghuznee Medal 1839 Medal complete with original clip and hinged straight silver suspension bar An un-named as issued example Condition: GVF

Ghuznee Medal 1839 (F.D. Vivian Sappers and Miners) Medal naming is contemporary engraved in serif capitals around the rim Complete with the original straight hinged silver suspender Important: The recipient, a European Sergeant of the H.E.I.C.\'s \'Sappers and Miners\', was a member of the \'Forlorn Hope - Explosion Party\' that blew-in the \'Cabul Gate\' at the fortress citadel of Ghuznee on 23 July 1839 - an action of considerable strategic importance. Sergeant Vivian is confirmed by name in the regimental history \'The Indian Sappers and Miners\' (Lt.Col E.W.C. Sandes, Chatham, 1948) as being one of the three European NCO\'s in the \'Explosion Party\'. A Ghuznee Medal (un-named and with replacement suspension) & Indian Mutiny medal pair to one of the British officers of the \'Explosion Party\', vide Norman Chester MacLeod of the Bengal Sappers sold at DNW as Lot 25 on 23 September 2005 (ex Brian Ritchie Collection) for a hammer price of GBP 4500! For an excellent and detailed write up of this action - including the details of the Indian members of the \'Forlorn Hope\' that earned the Indian Order of Merit for their gallantry at Ghuznee, see \'Indian Order of Merit Volume I 1837 - 1860 (Cliff Parrett & Rana Chhina, 2010)\' Condition: Toned GVF

Glasgow Highlanders, 5th Volunteer Battalion Highland Light Infantry. White-metal glengarry badge. Circa 1895-1901 The badge bearing the Victorian Crown. The lugs/loops remobed from reverse and replaced with an intricate 'contemporary' hinge, pin and hook brooch fitting. A scarce badge with period customisation Condition: VF

Glasgow Policeman\'s Second World War era Defence & Police long service medal pair: Constable Thomas Conchi, City of Glasgow Police Force - Defence Medals - Police LS&GC Medal GVI issue (Const. Thomas Conchi.) Important: Police Constable was one of two Glasgow City Police constables who were both seriously injured and at the centre of a rather sensational 'Attempted Murder Charge' brought against a Scottish youth who had stolen a motor car in 1933. There are multiple reports of the incident and subsequent trial in both Scottish and English newspapers- some of which are exhaustive in detail, for example see the Scotsman issue of 9 May 1933. For brevity we are below quoting the article published in the Dundee Evening Telegraph issue of, 31 January 1933: Quote, ALLEGED ATTEMPT TO MURDER TWO CONSTABLES GLASGOW YOUTH IN COURT Motor Theft Charges A charge of attempted murder was preferred against Gavin Scott Forrest when he appeared before Sheriff Boyd Berry at Glasgow Sheriff Court to-day. The charge against him alleges that, on January 21, in Pollockshaws., near Shawlands Cross, having been ordered by Police Constable James Hadden to stop a motor car, he failed to obey the order, and Police Constables James Hadden and Thomas Conchie having boarded the running board of the motor car to make him comply with the order, he accelerated the speed of the car and did assault Police Constables Hadden and Conchie, and did strike them with a shoe and repeatedly opened the door of the motor car so as to throw them to the street and did drive the car against a Corporation tram car and so crushed the constables between the motor car and the tram car that the constables were each severely injured to the danger of their lives, and "you did attempt to murder them." Other Charges. Other charges alleged that on January 5, in Gibson Street, Hillhead, he stole a motor car, nine gallons of petrol, a motor driver's license, and various other articles; on January 21, in Hillhead, stole a motor car and four shoes; and, on January 21, in a garage at, 486 Alexandra Parade, pretended to a woman that he was going by motor car to Edinburgh, that he was temporarily short of ready cash and that he required two gallons of petrol, and delivered to the woman in evidence of good faith a motor car license that belonged to another person, and induced the woman to give him two gallons of petrol and defrauded her of same An agent appeared on account of accused and intimated no plea and no declaration, and accused was committed to prison by Sheriff Berry for further examination. When, on the motion of the procurator fiscal, Sheriff Berry committed him to prison, accused turned smartly in the dock and left the courtroom. Unquote. Thomas Conchie, only child of Thomas Conchie (Police Constable) & Agnes Jane Conchie (nee Rae) was a native of, the parish of Troqueer, Maxwelltown, Kirkudbrightshire, Scotland, where he was born on, 30 October 1900. At time of the 1901 National Census for Scotland, Thomas is recorded as a 5 month baby son, resident at the Police Buildings, Troqueer, Kirkcudbrightshire, where his father was quartered as a Police Constable. During the Great War,Thomas Conchie, at the age of 17 years and 11 months, enlisted in the newly formed Royal Air Force on, 4 September 1918, for 'Duration of the War'. At time of enlistment he was allocated to the official number 291945. Prior to joining the Royal Air Force, Thomas had been employed as a 'Telegraphist'. During his RAF service, Thomas held the rank of Private 2nd Class, and served on 'Home Service' in the United Kingdom. Thomas took his discharge from the Royal Air Force, on,14 March 1919, on which date he transferred to the Royal Air Force Reserve. Sometime after leaving the Royal Air Force, Thomas Conchie, like his father before him embarked on a career as a Policeman. He joined the City of Glasgow Police. Thomas is recorded as having married in Glasgow, during 1932, and is known to have died in Dumfries, Scotland, in, 1984 The medals mounted as-worn by the recipient in the swing style. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin & clasp fittings Condition: GVF

Glendining & Co Catalogue of British Orders Decorations and Medals including the unique 'Battle of Britain Victoria Cross Group awarded to Flight Lieutenant James Brindley Nicolson, Royal Air Force For many years the price realased for Nicolson's Victoria Cross represented the highest price ever paid for a British Gallantry Medal. The VC being a unique award for the 'Battle of Britain' Condition: Back cover with couple minor marks otherwise Fine

Glendining & Co Naval and Military Decorations and Medals: Including the Collection formed by H.Y. Usher, 22 July 1975 Harry Usher - who started collecting pre 1914 - in his time amassed arguably the finest collection of British Orders, Decorations and Medals to the regiments of his native Lancashire. A pioneer collector of researching gallantry medals, and casualties, his collection catalogue is an indispensible source for ascertaining the provenance of definitive groups to the Lancashire regiments. For example the collection contained no less than 24 x DCM's and an equal numbe of MM's - most in groups and many in multi-award combinations, and or with further award bars. Many unique medals on a regimental basis are represented from the Napoleonic era to Korea Regimental sections include; - Kings's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment (4th Foot) - Liverpool Regiment (8th Foot) - Lancashire Fusiliers (20th Foot) - East Lancashire Regiment (30th/59th Foot) - South Lancashire Regiment (40th/82nd Foot) - Loyal North Lancashire Regiment (47th/81st Foot) - Manchester Regiment (63rd/96th Foot) With prices realised list for reference Condition: Minor scuffing consistent with age, and 2 lots only with prices annoted in ink. Fine

Glengarry: Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). The cap fitted with a Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) White Metal cap badge Badge is of the type worn circa 1902-1960, complete with 2 x loop fittings to reverse & a brass cotter pin This Glengarry, manufactured post 1966, is rifle green with black silk bordering, cockade and tails, and black wool tourie on top. Inside is a small \'cap size\' label marked \'57\' FYI: The veteran who wore this particular cap had enlisted in the British Army in 1966, and on completion of basic training was posted to the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) with which regiment he served 1967-68. On disbandment of the Cameronians, he was then posted to the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders), with which regiment he served through to his discharge from the British Army in January 1979 The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) were disbanded in 1968, albeit Cadet units in the regiments traditional recruiting areas contained to wear the Cameronian insignia and \'Rifle Green\' Glengarry for some years after the disbandment of the parent regiment Condition: Very Good

Glengarry: Gordon Highlanders. The cap fitted with a Gordon Highlanders white metal \'Senior NCO\'s / Staff\' cap badge Badge ( a most impressive item of insignia) is of the type worn post 1970, complete with 2 x loop fittings to reverse & a brass cotter pin This Glengarry, manufactured post 1970, is of the standard pattern worn by most (not all) Scottish regiments with black silk bordering, cockade and tails, and red wool tourie on top. Inside is a small \'Ccap size\' label marked \'6 7/8 = 55\' FYI: The veteran who wore this particular cap had enlisted in the British Army in 1966, and on completion of basic training was posted to the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) with which regiment he served 1967-68. On disbandment of the Cameronians, he was then posted to the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders), with which regiment he served through to his discharge from the British Army in January 1979 In 1994, the Gordon Highlanders were amalgamated with the Queen\'s Own Highlanders (Seaforth & Camerons) to form The Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons), who in 2006 were restyled as The Highlanders, 4th Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland, and most commonly referred to since as 4/SCOTS Condition: Very Good

Glider Pilot Regiment: GVI ?Kings Crown? pair of Officers facing frosted silvered collar badges Reverse of each badge with makers marks ?Firmin London? and both retaining their original silvered loops/lugs fittings Nice bright frosted appearance on each badge Condition: GVF

Glider Pilot Regiment: Silver plated cap badge Reverse of this die-struck badge has makers marks ' Firmin London' and retains both original reverse lug fittings Condition: VF

Gordon Highlanders. Pair of ?Facing? other-ranks white metal collar badges As worn post in period circa 1881-1969 The badges each retaining the original copper lugs East and West Condition: GVF

Gordon Highlanders. White metal glengarry cap badge As worn during the World Wars This example with the scroll legend in two words 'BY DAND' The badge retaining both of the original copper lugs East and West on reverse of badge Condition: VF

Gordon Highlanders: 'Other Ranks' anodised aluminum (staybrite) glengarry badge The badge retaining the original lugs as reverse fittings Condition: EF

Gordon Highlanders: An Officers white metal plaid brooch (20th Century) Approximately 92mm wide Obverse: The voided silver quoit having a regimental staff badge and scroll 'Bydand' beneath, surrounded by five part scoll including four regimental battle honours and the name 'Gordon Highlanders' Reverse: Plain, except for the long stout hinged pin and clasp fittings An impressive item of insignia Condition: GVF

Gordon Highlanders: Officer\'s Glengarry Badge. Silver (Edinburgh, Scotland, hallmarks) A magnificent Officers private purchase, die-cast cap badge (all, without exception 'Officers' Gordon Highlanders hallmarked silver badges were private purchases) This with makers marks for Scottish (West Calder, West Lothian) silversmith, Alistair Fraser Campbell (three diamonds with letters A, F & C respectively) and Edinburgh silver assay date marks for, 2003 The reverse of the badge retaining its original two silver loops fittings, together with a brass cotter pin for wear A rare - and one of the very last - privately commissioned Gordon Highlanders Officers badge to be made by a Scottish provincial silversmith Condition: EF

Gordon Highlanders: Sweetheart Brooch, for the South African War 1900 A very attracvtive ans scarce item of regimental insignia. Obverse: The regimental badge with scroll titles above 'Bydand' & below 'Gordon Highlanders', this attached to a silver horse-shoe, which is inscribed 'So Africa 1900' Reverse: Complete with original hinged silver pin and clasp fittings, and bearing English silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1899 A scarce and desirable item from the era of the South African War Condition: GVF

Gordon Highlanders: Sweetheart Brooch, for the South African War 1900 For their unwavering forward gallantry at the Battle of Doornkop, 29 May 1900, the witness Winston S. Churchill (then a war correspondent) described the Gordon\'s as: Quote, The finest regiment in the world Unquote Obverse: The regimental badge with scroll titles above \'Bydand\' & below \'Gordon Highlanders\', this attached to a silver horse-shoe, which is inscribed \'So Africa 1900\' Reverse: Complete with original hinged silver pin and clasp fittings, and bearing English silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1899 A scarce & attractive item of Scottish regimental interest, for the South African War Condition: GVF

Gordon Highlanders: Two facing collar badges. As worn circa 1890-1952 Comprising two \'Tiger\'s in respect of the India service of the 75th Regiment of Foot The reverse of the badges complete with their original loop fittings, and as issued Condition: GVF

Gordon Highlanders: Two facing collar badges. As worn circa 1890-1952 Comprising two \'Tiger\'s in respect of the India service of the 75th Regiment of Foot The reverse of the badges complete with their original loop fittings, and as issued Condition: GVF

Government of India Best Shot of the Volunteers Medal 1881. With second type suspension Metal: Silver Dimension: 47mm Weight: 64g Suspension: Claw with ornate florate swivel scroll suspender Obverse: Around the legend Presented By The Government of Inda'. In centre a soldier in tropical helmet lying in the prone position rwith rifle. Behind an Indian scene featuring a mountain, and jungle Reverse: Circular legend 'Best Shot Of The Volunteers) with laurel wreath and scroll on top. Centre blank for engraving Instituted in 1880, this rare medal was competed for annually amongst the various Volunteer Units of the Bengal Presidency Th emedals were struck in Calcutta by the Calcutta Mint, and the annual recipient was allowed to keep the medal, which was auhtorised for wear on the right breast of Volunteers uniform tunic suspended from a 'Green' silk riband (Ref 'Mayo' fr specific details of this rare medal) A most substantial and impressive medal Condition: EF

Grand Military Tournament Glasgow 1892: Bronze Medal Grand Military Tournament Glasgow 1892: Bronze Medal Metal: Bronze Dimension: 38mm Weight: 17g Suspension: Small fixed ring, with larger loose brass ring Obverse: A cruciform four armed cross with rounded arms. The name of the event \'Grand Military Tournament Glasgow 1892.\' inscribed on several streamer scrolls on upper and lower arms. The arms left and right with names of the following participant regiments contained within streamer scrolls \'R. Scots Fusiliers\' & \'1st Dumbarton R.V.\' Reverse: The four arms with following units & ships company inscribed within streamer rolls vis: \'Royal Scots Fusiliers Volunteers\'; \'Carabiniers\'; \'7th FBRA\'; \'HMS Superb\' & \'Gymnastic Staff\' and \'Maryhill Co 1st D R Volunteers\' A most interesting late Victorian era military competition medal, of considerable Glasgow & Dumbarton, Scotland interest Condition: GVF

Great Britain (Colonial): Colony of \'Hong Kong\' EIIR issue \'Fire Services\' cap badge A full-size cap badge The badge retaining both of the original loop / lug fittings to reverse Condition: About EF

Great BritaIn (Empire): Colony of 'Hong Kong' EIIR issue 'Fire Services' cap badge A chrome and enamel item of insignia The badge retaining both of the original loop / lug fittings to reverse, and complete with brass cotter pin Condition: EF

Great Britain (Miniature Medal Group): An attributed Second World War campaign & long service group of 5 to 1435975 Bombardier Leslie McNie, Royal Regiment of Artillery The contemporary miniature medal group comprises; - The 1939 - 1945 Star - The Burma Star - Defence Medal - War Medal - Efficiency Medal. GV1 'first' issue with bar 'Territorial' Note: Sold together with contemporary riband bar, showing the full-size ribbons for the 1919-45 Star, Burma Star & War Medal, and as-worn by the recipient The contemporary medals all mounted in the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Attribution: The medals were worn by 1435975 Bombardier Leslie McNie, Royal Artillery. The Royal Artillery enlistment registers indicate that Leslie McNie enlisted in the Territorial Army, and service with the Royal Artillery sometime in 1938 Condition: GVF

Great Britain: Central Africa Medal 1895. Silver issue. No clasp. A miniature medal A fine silver contemporary strike, and retaining a good long length of original silk riband Rare found in miniature - and an excellernt quality old contemporary strike Condition: GVF

Great Britain: Crimea Medal 1854-1856. No clasp (Sch***L Au 43* De L****) More British Crimea Medals were awarded to the French Army & Navy than was awarded to British personnel - the French having deployed considerably higher numbers of personnel to the war in the Crimea The medal named in the typical impressed style commonly seen on issues to French nationals, and positively identified as being awarded to a soldier serving in the 43rd Regiment of the Line Note: The 43rd Infantry Regiment (French: 43e R?giment d'Infanterie or 43e RI) was a French infantry regimentwith a long and distinguished history. It's origins date to it's formation in 1638 as R?giment Royal des Vaisseaux - one of the regiments of the Maison militaire du roi de France (Royal Military House of France) specifically to serve as 'Marines' on seagoing vessels in the colonies. In 1791, the 'Marine' regiments were all given a number in the line-infantry order of battle but carried the traditions of their forebears in the naval infantry regiments. During the Crimean War, the 43rd served at Sebastopol, wherat they incurred an estimated 839 x deaths, of which approximately 500 had succumbed to disease The medal retaining a length of original silk riband Condition: Naming worn in places & edge bruises otherwise about GF

Great Britain: The King\'s Badge for Loyal Service This white metal lapel badge was issued to all former service personnel who were discharged during the War due to woundes or injuries received in service The badge retaining it\'s original lapel fitting to reverse Condition: VF

Great Exhibition 1851 \'For Services\' Medal. Officially named (H. H. Vivian) later Lord Swansea Important: The medal awarded to Henry Hussey Vivian (1821 - 1894), Lord Swansea, former Lieutenant-Colonel of the 4th Glamorgan Volunteers He served as a Member of Parliament for Truro 1852–7, Glamorganshire 1857–85 and Swansea District 1885–93. In 1889 he became the first chairman of the Glamorgan County Council. He was also a Justice of the Peace, Deputy Lieutenant for Glamorgan Military service: Lord Swansea for many years was first Lieutenant-Colonel of the 4th Glamorgan Rifle Volunteers. He was created a Baronet on 13 May 1882 and Baron Swansea on 9 June, 1893 The national Biography of Wales includes the below following biography on Lord Swansea: Quote, VIVIAN, Sir HENRY HUSSEY, first Baron Swansea (1821–1894), born at Singleton on 6 July 1821, was eldest son of John Henry Vivian of Singleton, Glamorganshire, a merchant engaged in copper smelting, who was M.P. for Swansea from 1832 till his death in 1855, by his wife Sarah, eldest daughter of Arthur Jones of the Priory, Reigate. Sir Richard Hussey Vivian, first baron Vivian q. v., was his uncle. He was elected to Eton in 1835 (Stapylton, Eton Lists), and in 1838 went to the continent, where he studied metallurgy for two years in Germany and France. In 1840 he entered Trinity College, Cambridge. In 1842 he undertook the management of the Liverpool branch of the firm of Vivian & Sons, of which he became a partner. In 1845 he removed to Swansea, where he managed the Hafod smelting works under his father. Upon his father's death in 1855 he took control of the works, and greatly developed them. When he succeeded to the management the main work was the smelting of copper. Vivian applied the stores of metallurgical knowledge he had acquired on the continent, and obtained numerous by-products from the mineral. Under his influence Swansea became ‘the metallurgical centre of the world.’ Soon after becoming a partner he introduced the manufacture of spelter or zinc, for which he took out a patent (No. 9591) on 14 Jan. 1843. In 1850 he introduced the extraction of gold by Plattner's process, and in 1855 commenced the production of nickel and cobalt, in connection with which he had taken out a patent (No. 13800) on 4 Nov. 1851. On 23 June 1856 he obtained a patent (No. 1473) for extracting gold and silver from ores employed in the manufacture of copper, and on 16 April 1869 another (No. 962) for smelting copper. In 1864 he began to obtain sulphuric acid from copper smoke, and in 1871 erected works at White Rock, near Swansea, to treat poor silver-lead ores. On 12 Feb. 1883 the business was registered as a limited liability company under the style of H. H. Vivian & Company, Limited. Vivian was chairman, and to the last almost solely controlled the enormous business. The company was reconstructed in 1897. A man of remarkable energy and business capacity, Vivian threw himself with ardour into the administration of the business of the county. He was the first chairman of the Glamorgan county council from 1889 till his death. He long occupied a commanding position in South Wales. After the coal strike in South Wales in 1889, he originated the celebrated sliding scale that has since formed an important basis for settling disputes between masters and men. He played an active part in extending the harbour resources of Swansea, and he was one of the chief promoters of the Rhondda and Swansea Bay railway, by means of which coal was brought direct from the great Rhondda Valley and shipped at Swansea. As a liberal he long sat in parliament. He was M.P. for Truro from 1852 to 1857, in which year he was elected for Glamorganshire, and he was again returned at every successive election until 1885. He was raised to the dignity of a baronet on 13 May 1882, on Gladstone's recommendation. In consequence of the changes made by the Redistribution of Seats Act of 1885, he was chosen the member for Swansea district without opposition in November of that year. He was again elected in 1886 and 1892, but on 9 June 1893 was elevated to the peerage as Baron Swansea. Although a staunch member of the church of England, Swansea throughout his career voted in favour of disestablishment in Wales. A devoted admirer of Gladstone's policy, he followed his leader with unquestioning fidelity, and sided with him in favour of home rule. Throughout his long parliamentary career he was a frequent speaker in the House of Commons. Swansea was a fellow of the Geological Society, and was author of ‘Notes of a Tour in America,’ 1878. He died suddenly at his seat at Singleton on 28 Nov. 1894, and was buried on 3 Dec. in Sketty churchyard. His statue was erected at Swansea in 1886. Swansea was married three times: first, on 15 April 1847, to Jessie Dalrymple, daughter of Ambrose Goddard, M.P., of The Lawn, Swindon, Wiltshire. She died on 28 Feb. following, leaving one son, Ernest Ambrose, his successor in the title. He married, secondly, on 14 July 1853, Caroline Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Montague John Cholmeley, second bart., M.P., which lady died on 25 Jan. 1868, leaving one son. On 10 Nov. 1870 he married, thirdly, Averil, daughter of Captain Richard Beaumont, R.N., and granddaughter of Godfrey, third lord Macdonald, by whom he had two sons and four daughters. Unquote. Lord Swansea was the maternal Grandfather of Brigadier-General Archibald Vivian Campbell Douglas who - as a Captain in Scots Guards - married Maurice de Bunsens youngest daughter Elizabeth Cicely de Bunsen in 1927 This medal with family associations to other items in the website listings, see the various Red Cross and Womens Land Army medals and insignia to the de Bunsen sisters, Elizabeth Cicely Douglas (nee de Bunsen) & Rosalind de Bunsen, the daughters of the highly distinguished Great War era British Diplomat Sir Maurice William Ernest de Bunsen, 1st Baronet, GCMG, GCVO, CB, PC (8 January 1852 – 21 February 1932)' Condition: Better than GVF

Great Exhibition Medal, Hyde Park, 1851 A massive (74mm) White Metal & heavy (170g) medal by T. Ottley of Birmingham Obverse: Victoria and Albert in medallions vis-à-vis above view of the Crystal Palace Reverse: Britannia standing amidst implements of art, industry and transport The medal contained in original hinged case of issue - the case now relic condition in two x pieces split at hinged seam Reference British Historical Medals (BHM 2447) Scarce & impressive Condition: GVF

Great War Campaign Medal ?Trio? Ribbon. Original inter-war era manufactured ilk watered weave ribbons Comprising 3 x 36 inches (3 x 91.44 cms) continuous lengths of below ribbons; - 1914 / 1914-1915 Star: 36 inches (91.44 cms) - British War Medal: 36 inches (91.44 cms) - Interallied Victory Medal: 36 inches (91.44 cms) The ribbons are sold in continuous single lengths, folded. They are all soft, un-used, un-creased and un-marked ex military tailors stock Condition: Excellent

Great War Campaign Medal ?Trio? Ribbon. Original inter-war era manufactured silk watered weave ribbons Comprising 3 x 36 inches (3 x 91.44 cms) continuous lengths of below ribbons; - 1914 / 1914-1915 Star: 36 inches (91.44 cms) - British War Medal: 36 inches (91.44 cms) - Interallied Victory Medal: 36 inches (91.44 cms) The ribbons are sold in continuous single lengths, folded. They are all soft, un-used, un-creased and un-marked ex military tailors stock Condition: Excellent

Great War Campaign Medal \'Trio\' Ribbon. Original inter-war era manufactured silk watered weave ribbons Comprising 3 x 36 inches (3 x 91.44 cms) continuous lengths of below ribbons; - 1914 / 1914-1915 Star: 36 inches (3 x 91.44 cms) - British War Medal: 36 inches (3 x 91.44 cms) - Interallied Victory Medal: 36 inches (3 x 91.44 cms) The ribbons are sold in continuous single lengths, folded. They are all soft, un-used, un-creased and un-marked ex military tailors stock Condition: Excellent

Great War era 4 - space medal mounting bar - Great War era 4 - space medal mounting bar. In white metal The mounting bar is complete on the reverse with original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Of the type retailed and used in the period circa 1910-1940 Condition: VF

Great War era 3 -space medal mounting bar - Great War era 3 -space medal mounting bar A customised white-metal medal mounting bar, as retailed in the period circa 1919-1939, and specifically made to accomodate Great War trios Condition: VF

Great War era fibre uniface ID Disc: A. Cameron. T.F.N.S. Pres Worn by a Nurse A. Cameron in the Territorial Force Nursing Service Believed to be the ID disc of Alexina Cameron, who was born in Glenelg, Invernesshire, Scotland circa 1881. The daughter of Ewen Cameron, who had several sibling brothers serving overseas in the Lovat Scouts during the Great War Condition: GVF

Great War era Patriotic Medals: Jutland Medals (x 2) The medals are in 2 x sizes 1). Pewter issue. 45mm. Reverse with added brooch fittings now \'sans\' pin 2). Silver issue (not H/M). 22mm These patriotic medals were manufactured by Spink of London, in two sizes and in various metals including, Gold, Silver and Pewter The larger medal with brooch fittings \'sans\' pin, may indicate a medal worn in mourning by a Mother, Widow or other female next of kin for a loved one who was \'Killed-in-Action\' at Jutland (British fatal losses at Jutland were an estimated 6,097) Both medal with usual age & contact wear consistent with having been \'worn\' Condition: GF

Great War era Tribute Medal: Lincoln, England. \'In Token of Lincoln\'s Gratitude\'. The Great War 1914-1919. Bronze Dimension: 36mm Metal: Bronze Of considerable Lincoln / Lincolnshire local history interest An article describing these medals and their presentation was published in the Sheffield Independent issue of, 1 September 1919, as quoted below: Quote, LINCOLN\'S GRATITUDE ENTHUSIASTIC WELCOME TO IT\'S FIGHTING SONS Lincoln gave a splendid reception on Saturday to four thousand of its sons who served with the forces during the war. Addresses of welcome were given by the Mayor (Coun. C. T. Parker) and the city M.P. (Mr. A. Davies), and the men were afterwards entertained to luncheon. Entertainments, sports, and dancing took place, and local bands enlivened the proceedings. Few occasions can be remembered when the Common has presented so animated a scene. To commemorate the event each man received a bronze medallion embossed with an emblematic figure and the city coat-of-arms. The inscriptions were \"Served in the Great War, 1914-1919\", and \"In token of Lincoln\'s gratitude,\" Unquote. Condition: GVF

Great War era Tribute Medal: Tyne Garrison Medal 1914-1918. Silver Dimension: 41mm With English silver assay marks and maker marks for Birmingham 1918 Of considerable Northumberland / Newcastle local history interest Condition: Toned GVF

Great War era: 325th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, Royal Regiment of Artillery, Regimental Medal. Silver (h/m). With integral silver & enamel top brooch bar Metal: Silver & enamel. with English silver assay and makers marks for Birmingham 1918 Dimension: 26mm Obverse: White and blue enamel design Reverse: 325 / Siege Battery/ R.G.A. / France 1917-18 Riband: Blue silk 22mm Integral top brooch bar: Silver & enamel; regimental insignia of the Royal Regiment of Artillery. Complete with hinged pin & clasp fittings as issued, and below the fittings a silver riband hanger 325th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery was raised at England, on 1916. The unit was originally a 4 x gun battery equipped with 6-in Howitzers 26 cwt, subsequently enlarged to 6 guns from June 1917. On arrival on the Western Front in 1917 the 325th served in the 1st Heavy Artillery Group, later joining 66th Heavy Artillery Group from 3 December 1917. The authorised compliment of the 325th in August 1917 was 112 men, inclusive of 6 Officers, 1 WO, and 6 Serjeants; with 22 waiting in reserve.was comprised served in France & Flanders 1917-1918, under higher formation. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission records 21 x \'Other Ranks\' of the 325th Siege Battery, who were killed, died of wounds or otherwise were fatal casualties of the Great War Original riband now taped (a/f) A very scarce, regimental medal complete with all fittings as issued Condition: Toned GVF

Great War era: 6th Dragoon Guards. Regimental service medal 1914-198. Silver Metal: Silver. Impressed \'Silver\' on rim Dimension: 26mm Obverse: Regimental insignia of 6th Regiment of Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers), surrounded by the legend \"FROM THE OFFICERS\" & below \"1914-1918\" below the insignia Reverse: Laurel wreaths around the regiment\'s principal Great War \'Battles\' (and not the subsequently granted Great War \'Battle Honours\') on 7 x lines vis; MONS / MARNE / YPRES / ARRAS / AMIENS / NOYON / CAMBRAI Note: The description of an example of this medal held in the collections of the National Army Museum, indicate that the medal was awarded from the officer\'s of the regiment to all \'Other Ranks\' of the regiment in respect of the regiment\'s services in France and Flanders during the Great War Condition: Toned GVF

Great War group of 3 including a confirmed Silver War Badge: Private John Grant, Seaforth Highlanders - British War Medal. Silver issue (4391 Pte J. Grant, Seaforth) - Interallied Victory Medal (4391 Pte J. Grant, Seaforth) - Silver War Badge. Reverse numbered 378822 Important: The respective Medal Index Card for the recipient, John Grant, confirms the above medals and his entitlement to a Silver War Badge, as being his only awards for services during the Great War Sold together with copy of the respective Medal Index Card Condition: VF

Great War ID Bracelet (Private James McGregor 1st Late 4th Cameron Highlanders) James McGregor (1892-1918) was born in the Parish of Cawdor, Nairnshire, Scotland, and by 1911, he was working in Nairn, as a Joiner. In August 1914, following the outbreak of war, he enlisted into the 4th Battalion Cameron Highlanders. As a Private in ?B? Company, James McGregor went to France with the 1/4th Camerons on 19 February 1915, and landed at Le Havre, the next day. As far as is known, he went on to serve throughout the main actions of 1915, including the killing grounds of the Battle of Loos Regimental sources note that Private McGregor sustained a ?gunshot wound, left arm? on 28 September 1915 ? most probably, during the intense trench fighting near the Quarries, during the Battle of Loos. Having recovered from his wounds, Private McGregor was posted to an Entrenching Battalion on 12 March 1916. Whilst still with this Entrenching Battalion, he was appointed paid Lance-Corporal on 1 August 1916. Then, on 9 September 1916, he reverted to Private and, along with many other 4th Battalion men, was transferred to the 1st Cameron Highlanders By the time of the German Spring Offensives of 1918 ? James McGregor had become an Acting Corporal. His battalion was in support when the Germans attacked at Givenchy on 18 April 1918 ? after which, the 1st Camerons sent platoons forward to support the front-line units. However, on this day, he was killed in action during the Second Defence of Givenchy, part of the larger Battle of B?thune. Acting Corporal James McGregor is buried in Woburn AbbeyCemetery, Cuinchy, France. The register for this cemetery notes that his grave was amongst those which ?were added after the Armistice by the concentration of graves from the battlefields east of B?thune and from certain smaller cemeteries? Important: The recipients eldest brother was Lieutenant-Colonel John (?Jock?) MacGregor, V.C., M.C.*, D.C.M., E.D. (1889-1952) ? who was ?Canada?s most decorated Infatryman of the Great War? and who lived in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada. His V.C. group was included in a Spink of London Sale on 6 November 1996, and is now in the collection of the Canadian National Army Museum. While elder brother John was a seasoned and decorated veteran by 1918, one would be forgiven for speculating on his battlefield pysche after learning about the death of his younger brother, and how that contributed to his extraordinary feats of heroism that won for him the Victoria Cross Condition: VF

Great War Interallied Victory Medal Ribbons: Lot of 8 x Original issue folded silk watered weave \'moire\' ribbons Comprising 8 x lengths of each approx 8 ? 8.5 inches (each approx 20.32 ? 21.59 cms) The ribbons are sold folded as issued. They are all soft, un-used and un-marked Condition: Excellent

Great War \'Peace Proclaimed\' Commemorative Medal 1919 Metal: Gilded brass Dimension: Approximately 34mm Weight: Approximately 15g Obverse: Figure of a Britannia standing frontal with right hand holding an olive branch and left a dove, with 'Peace' over the symbol of a Trident between two dolphins, the names of the principal allied nations around the edge, Britain, France, Italy, America, Belgium Reverse: The reverse depicts a reclining lion with a cherub embracing him also holding a olive branch and inscribed 'The Great War Peace Proclaimed June 1919' Condition: GF

Greece (Kingdom): War Cross 1940. Bronze third class award This type of War Cross was awarded for the Second World War, the Greek Civil War, and to Greek personnel of the United Nations Contingent that served overseas in Korea during the Korean War 1950-1953 The decoration was instituted by Royal Decree on 11 November 1940 (Compulsory Law 2646/1940) and continued to be awarded throughout the Second World War. It was re-authorised on 19 April 1947 for the Greek Civil War (1946–1949) and extended until 1953, covering the Greek participation in the Korean War. It was awarded to Greek and Allied (mostly British, Australian, New Zealand and later United States) military personnel, and for collective award to units regimental flags Without doubt the most famous, of all recipients of the War Cross (Third Class) was the late Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh. While deployed in the Mediterranean theatre n active service during 1941, he was involved in the Battle of Crete and was mentioned in dispatches for his service during the Battle of Cape Matapan, where as a Midshipman he controlled the searchlights of the battleship H.M.S. Valiant. In addition to his MID, the Prince was subsequently decorated by the Free French Government (Croix De Guerre) and by the Greek Government in Exile with the Greek War Cross Reference \'Medals to Australia\' (R. D. Williams, Third Edition 1990), there were 13 x War Crosses Third Class awarded to personnel of the Australian Imperial Force (12) and to the Royal Australian Navy (1) The decoration fitted with a good full length of silk riband Condition: GVF

Greece (Kingdom): War Cross 1940. Bronze third class award This type of War Cross was awarded for the Second World War, the Greek Civil War, and to Greek personnel of the United Nations Contingent that served overseas in Korea during the Korean War 1950-1953 The decoration was instituted by Royal Decree on 11 November 1940 (Compulsory Law 2646/1940) and continued to be awarded throughout the Second World War. It was re-authorised on 19 April 1947 for the Greek Civil War (1946–1949) and extended until 1953, covering the Greek participation in the Korean War. It was awarded to Greek and Allied (mostly British, Australian, New Zealand and later United States) military personnel, and for collective award to units regimental flags Without doubt the most famous, of all recipients of the War Cross (Third Class) was the late Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh. While deployed in the Mediterranean theatre n active service during 1941, he was involved in the Battle of Crete and was mentioned in dispatches for his service during the Battle of Cape Matapan, where as a Midshipman he controlled the searchlights of the battleship H.M.S. Valiant. In addition to his MID, the Prince was subsequently decorated by the Free French Government (Croix De Guerre) and by the Greek Government in Exile with the Greek War Cross Reference \'Medals to Australia\' (R. D. Williams, Third Edition 1990), there were 13 x War Crosses Third Class awarded to personnel of the Australian Imperial Force (12) and to the Royal Australian Navy (1) The decoration retaining a good full length of original silk riband Condition: GVF

Greece: Greece, Kingdom, Medal of Military Merit 1916-17, Fourth Class, bronze Condition: EF

Greece: Medal of the War 1940-41, Land Operations type, bronze Condition: EF

Greece: Merchant Navy War Cross 1939-45 Condition: EF

Greece: United Nations Service Medal with clasp \'KOPEA\' the clasp and reverse in Greek language A fine original and contemporary to the period issue Condition: GVF

Greece: War Cross 1940, Third Class, bronze Condition: EF

Grenadier Guards: Brass \'Valise Badge\'. With \'Victorian\' cypher in centre As worn on the valise (back pack) in the Victorian & era by the Grenadier Guards The badge with leather backing this with War Department 'Broad Arrow'. Reverse of original badge with stumps of 4 x loops, later removed & fitted with standard brass box fitting (for strapping). The brass box fitting numbered 100 A large and impressive item of Grenadier Guards insignia Condition: About VF

Group of 3: Mrs. Elizabeth Cicely Douglas, JP, President Dumbartonshire Branch of the British Red Cross Society Comprising: - Defence Medal - BRCS Society Red Cross Proficiency Medal (E. C. Douglas) - BRCS Scottish County Branch Presidents Badge & 'Dumbartonshire' bar Important: The BRCS Proficiency is officially named on reverse These were the awards of Elizabeth Cicely Douglas (nee de Bunsen) who was the youngest of the remarkable daughters of: - Sir Maurice William Ernest de Bunsen, 1st Baronet, GCMG, GCVO, CB, PC (8 January 1852 – 21 February 1932) Whose diplomatic career can be seen at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurice_de_Bunsen Elizabeth Cicely de Bunsen (b. 1902) married Captain (later Brigadier-General, 21st & Last 'Laird of Mains') Archibald Vivian Campbell Douglas, Scots Guards in 1927. She is shown in National Register of England & Wales in 1939 as member of BRCS Detachment in London. Post War she was appointed a Justice of the Peace in Dumbartonshire, Scotland. Some excellent photographs of the recipient can be seen on the internet, for example see below link: https://www.agefotostock.com/age/en/details-photo/a-society-wedding-between-lieutenant-colonel-archibald-vivian-campbell-douglas-and-elizabeth-cicely-de-bunsen-the-bridegroom-is-from-mains-laraich-aberfoyle/MEV-10410372 Condition: All enamel intact about EF

Group of 4 x un-named British Second World War Campaign Medals - The 1939-1945 Star - The Africa Star - The Italy Star - War Medal Condition: EF

GSM 1918. EIIR with clasp 'Arabian Peninsula' (3210 Gundi I.S.S. Alawi, F.G.) Recipient was a locally enlisted Arab personnel of the Federal Guard Condition: Contact marks & wear otherwise GF

GSM 1962/Jubilee 1977 pair: Private R.A. Atkinson, 1st Battalion Royal Scots - General Service Medal 1962 with clasp 'Northern Ireland' (24084905 Pte R. Atkinson, RS) - 1977 Jubilee Medal Note: The medals mounted court style from contemporary ribands, presumably as worn Condition: GVF

Gulf War 'Armoured Spearhead' campaign medal group of 5: Corporal W. G. Benson, King's Royal Hussars late 14th/20th Hussars - Gulf War Medal. Clasp '16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991' (24802610 Tpr W G Benson 14/20 H) - GSM 1962. With clasp 'Northern Ireland' (24802610 Tpr W G Benson KRH) - NATO Service Medal. With clasp 'Former Yugoslavia' - NATO Service Medal. With clasp 'Kosovo' - Golden Jubilee Medal 1952-2002 The 14/20 Hussars were a unit of 4th Armoured Brigade, and spearheaded the penetration of the Iraqi defensive positions during ?Operation Desert Sabre?, also claiming the first confirmed 'kill' of the British Armoured during the Gulf War Also included with the medals are some hard-copy extract pages from the regimental journal of 4/20th Hussars and KRH journal which mention postings of the recipient as under; 1994 ? Nominal roll C Sqn 3rd troop (Tpr) 1995 ? Nominal roll HQ sqn, Command troop (L/Cpl) 1996 ? Nominal roll HQ/Command (L/Cpl) 1999 ? Photo in text, HQ sqn, QM Tech dept (Cpl) 2001 ? HQ/QMT (Cpl) The medals mounted in the court-style, possibly 'as-worn' by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

Gulf War Medal 1990-1. With clasp '16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991' (SG G G Miron Sp.Mil.Chr.100) Important: A rare example of an officially named British campaign medal issued to the Roumanian Army Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (Seventh Edition, 2006) an estimated 1133 Gulf Medals (with and without clasps) were awarded to foreign service personnel during the Gulf War The recipient Sergeant G.G. Miron was a Non Commissioned Officer serving with 'Spital Militar Campanie 100', a Romanian Military Hospital unit that was one of several medical units deployed by multi-national forces as medical support during the Gulf War. It is recorded that Romania deployed 363 medical staff (for a 100 Bed Hospital) plus 23 x combat troops during the Gulf War. Whether all, or even most of those Romanians actually qualified for a British Gulf War Medal is not currently known In preparation of medical care for the anticpated large numbers of enemy casualties and Prisoners-of War, the British Secretary of State for Defence successfully invited other countries to supply medical teams during the Gulf War. Amongst those countries that responded included Canada, Norway, Romania and Sweden that provided hospital units totalling 780 beds. Other nations including Singapore, provided skilled Surgical teams. The personnel of those countires that served under British Command - and who met the specific award qualifying criteria - were all entitled to receive the British Gulf War Medal The medal - mounted as 'presented' to and 'as-worn' by the recipient is contained in it's original named card box of issue Condition: EF

Gulf War Medal 1991. With clasp '16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991' (24584878 LBDR P Moran RA) The recipient was a Lance Bombardier serving with the Royal Artillery Condition: GVF

Gulf War Medal 1991. With clasp (Lt S Poonia RCT) The recipient, an Officer of the British Army, was holding the rank of Lieutenant while serving with the Royal Corps of Transport - Commissioned 2nd-Lieutentant, 6 August 1988 - Lieutenant, 6 March 1989 - Captain, 6 March 1993 - Relinquished commission, 4 August 1996. - Captain (Regular Army Reserve of Officers), 8 August 2003 Condition: GVF

Gulf War Medal 1999-1991. With clasp '16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991' (24755707 Pte I A Nolan QO Hldrs) Recipient was a Private 'Jock', serving with 1st Battalion Queens Own Highlanders Note: The Queens Own Highlanders (Seaforths & Camerons) were formed in 1961, by the amalgamation of the Seaforth Highlanders with the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. The Queen's Own Highlanders (Seaforth & Camerons) existed through to 1994, in which year the regiment was amalagamated with the Gordon Highlanders to form 'The Highlanders' (Seaforth, Gordon's & Camerons). The descendent regiment, has since 2006, been restyled as 4th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland Condition: About EF

Gurkha Bugler & \'Teenager\' Far East Prisoner of War medal group of 5: Bugler Parbir Thapa, 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles The medal group comprises: - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Pacific Star. No clasp - War Medal (1939-1945) - GSM 1918. GVI Type II \'Malaya\' (21133325 Rfn. Karbir Thapa. G.R.) - India: Independence Medal 1947 (21133325 Rfn. Parbir Thapa. G.R.) Note: The post 1945 medals both with officially impressed naming, as issued to the recipient Important: The recipients extant service papers confirm that Parbir Thapa - a \'Bugler\' - was only 18 years of age when he was captured by the Imperial Japanese Army during the Malaya Campaign of 1941-42, and interred as a Far East Prisoner of War in enemy occupied Singapore All the medals confirmed entitled and issued on below dates: - Second World War issues: Issued June 1950 - GSM Malaya: Issued 15 April 1954 - India Independence Medal: Issued 30 January 1954 Parbir Thapa, was a native of Gulmi District, Baglung, Western Nepal, where he was born in 1924. Aged only 17 years he enlisted in the British Indian Army on 31 January 1941, and was posted to 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles In August 1941, 2/2 GR embarked at Bombay bound for Malaya. At time of embarkation for overseas service, 2/2 GR had a strengh of 16 x British Officers, 22 x Gurkha Officers, 831 x Gurkha Other Ranks & 69 Followers. The battalion served with 28th Indian Infantry Brigade and the brigade disembarked ain Malaya in September 1941. In recognition of their service during the Malaya Campaign 1941-1942, 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles was awarded 5 x Battle Honours viz; - Malaya, 1941-42 - Singapore Island - Johore - Slim River - Jitra Official records reveal that extremely few Gurkhas of 2/2 GR, ever betrayed their loyalty to the British during the dark months & years of POW internment in Singapore. Although just a teenager, Parbir Thapa, refused all efforts by the Japanese and their fellow travellers, to join the puppet, and ineffective, Indian National Army. That Parbir Thapa and his comrades did not weaken, was in large part due to the continuing influence and sustained efforts of Subadar-Major Hari Singh Bohra O.B.I. - the senior VCO of 2/2 GR - who by leadership and example, refused to succumb to the Japanese inducements to \'Turn\' the other ranks of 2/2 GR. Sadly, Subadar-Major Bohra, died because of the brutal torture he was subjected too for resisting his Japanese captors, his uncommon gallantry later recognized by the posthumous award of an Indian Order of Merit 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles - including Rifleman Parbir Thapa - transferred to the British Army with effect on 1 January 1948, at which time he was allocated his unique British Army number viz 21133325 At time of Parbir\'s discharge from the British Army on 6 May 1956, the following testimonal was given in his record of service: Quote, A Bugler of a high standard. hard working and conscientious, but does not possess sufficient powers of leadership to be a successful NCO. Was a PW in Malaya in the War. Has given good and loyal service. Goes on pension n completion of 15 years service Unquote The medals mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient suspended from silk ribands. The mounting bar retaining the original long hinged pin and clasp fittings Sold together with a hard copy photostat set of the recipient\'s service papers A most desirable and hard earned \'South East Asia\' campaign medal group to a loyal Gurkha soldier Condition: VF

GVI post-war era campaign service group of 3: Rifleman Kishnabahadur Rana 2nd Gurkha Rifles - War Medal - GSM 1918. GVI 'Malaya' (21133513 Rfn Kishnabahadur Rana 2 GR) - India: Independence Medal 1947 (21133513 Rfn Kishanbahadur Rana 2 GR) Recipient served with 2nd Gurkha Rifles The medals mounted swing style, suspended from contemporary ribbons. The mounting brooch retaining it's long pin to reverse Condition: VF

Gwalior Campaign Star 1843. Obverse: 'Maharajpoor 1843' (Private Lawrence Cullen H.M. 40th Regt) Note: The medal fitted with replacement back strap and typical regimental customised hinged clasp with ornamental 'clenched hand' straight bar suspension Important: Lawrence Cullen 1st tried by Court Martial at Meerut, India, on 13 May 1844, found guilty and was 'Lashed 100 x times' Lawrence Cullen, was a Blackwater, County Wexford, Ireland, where he was born circa 1816. He claimed that he was 19 years of age and described himself as a 'Labourer' when he enlisted for service with the British Army, and the 40th Foot, at Kilkenny, Ireland, on 21 November 1835. He subsequently served a total of 21 years and 78 days, by the time he took his final discharge from the British Army on 25 October 1858. During that time he had soldiered for 13 years and 9 months overseas as under; - East Indies: 10 years and 8 months - Malta: 1 year 1 month - Crimea: 2 years By character he appears to have been a habitually 'bad' soldier in part relfected by the number of different infantry regiments he served in throughout his chequred career as under; - 40th Foot: 21 11 1835 - 30 11 1845 - 62nd Foot: 01 10 1845 - 31 07 1854 - 68th Foot: 01 08 1854 - 25 10 1858 At discharge his character was described as having been 'Bad'. In less than 6 years in the period 1844-49, Private Cullen, was tried - and found guilty - by Court Martial on no less than four occasions, for crimes including, being 'Drunk on Duty', twice for 'Disgraceful Conduct' (this including thieving garments including a 'single sock' from members of different regiments in the same garrison, and lastly in 1849, when he used 'threatening and insubordinate language in the Barrack Room' (the quote citing he was going to end some b*g*rs life, or 'words to that effect' for having been given 3 days drill) After discharge the recipients intended place of residence was stated to be Southampton The recipients service papers are extant and available from The National Archives, and confirm the above service and personal details of the recipient Condition: VF

Gwalior Campaign Star 1843. Obverse: 'Puniar 29 Decr 1843' (Private Robert Coles H. M. 9th or Queen's Royal Lancers) Note: The reverse of the medal with replacement straight steel strap with 3 x screw fittings on top of which is attached a straight nickel suspender as suspension for the riband Robert Coles was a native of Bentley, Farham, Hampshire, where he was born circa 1823. He was 18 years and 1 month of age, and described himself as a 'Labourer' when he enlisted for service with the British Army, at London on 26 February 1841. He subsequently served a total of 24 years and 17 days, with three different cavalry regiments as under; - 1st Dragoon Guards: 26 February 1841 to 31 March 1842 - 9th Lancers: 1 April 1842 to 31 December 1844 - 3rd Light Dragoons: 1 January 1845 to 14 March 1865 During his military career he had served overseas in India for 10 years and 5 months. In India, he served in the Gwalior Campaign, being present at the Battle of Punniar with the 9th Lancers. After transferring to the 3rd Light Dragoons, he then served in both of the Sikh Wars, gaining the Sutlej medal with 2 clasps, as well as the Punjab Medal with 2 clasps. He also earned a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with gratuity of GBP 15 in 1864 At discharge he held the rank of Sergeant, and his character was described as having been 'Very Good'. He had never been Court Martialled and his name had never appeared in the Regimental Defaulterers Book. He had been a model soldier! His intended place of residence at discharge was recorded as 'Sherwood Rangers, Mansfield, Nottingham' The recipients service papers are extant and available from The National Archives Condition: VF

H.M. Customs and Excise: EIIR Crown. Wire bullion & cloth cap badge as worn by Chief and Assistant Preventative Officers, circa 1953-1970 Circa: 1953-1970 Material: Embroidered with gilt bullion wire on serge cloth on fabric backing Dimension: 80mm (W) / 70mm (H) Weight: 17g Condition: VF

Hampshire Regiment. Officer\'s King\'s Crown Cap Badge. Silver gilt & enamel. 1902-1948 A private purchase, multi part, Officer\'s cap badge, with King\'s Crown Reverse of badge indented with letter \'S\' for silver This style of Officer\'s \'Full Dress\' cap badge was worn from end of the South African War through the Second World War The Hampshire Regiment was only awarded it\'s honorific title \'Royal\' in 1948, in which year it became the Royal Hampshire Regiment, and hence is a very scarce seen regimental pattern badge Reverse of badge unmarked and retaining its loop fittings Provenance: Bosley\'s 30 July 2008 Condition: EF

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan: Royal Order of Independence (Wisam al-Istiqlal), silver gilt and enamel breast badge The insignia with makers marks and silver hallmarks for Garrard & Co Ltd, Birmingham 1961 The insignia with label claming attribution of award to a a Lt-Colonel J. C. Newman, who was attached to the Arab Legion 1948 (the insignia is hallamrked 1961!) Sold together with several identification labels / plaques, the insignia having formerly been framed for display This example with bright gilt finish and enamels Condition: EF

High Seas Fleet War Badge (Kriegsmarine) - with makers marks A superb detailed badge in uncommonly fine conditiuon retaining most of the original gilt finish The reverse of badge with makers marks ?Fec. Adolf Bock Ausf. Schwerin. Berlin? Condition: EF

Highland Brigade: 'Officers? silvered/chromed metal Glengarry / Balmoral cap badge A two piece construction badge, a silvered metal stag with regimental below attached to a chromed saltire. The reverse retaining the original silvered loops/lugs fittings Condition: VF

Highland Brigade: 'Other Ranks' anodised aluminum (staybrite) glengarry badge The badge retaining all the original lugs as reverse fittings Condition: VF

Highland Light Infantry. Kings Crown white metal glengarry cap badge As worn during the World Wars The badge retaining both of the original copper lugs East and West on reverse of badge Condition: VF

Highland Light Infantry. Kings Crown white metal glengarry cap badge As worn during the World Wars The badge retaining both of the original copper lugs East and West on reverse of badge Condition: VF

Highland Light Infantry. Victorian Crown. White-metal Glengarry badge Worn by both of the regular battalions of the HLI circa 1895-1901, including service in British India & during the South African War The badge retaining its 2 x loop fittings to reverse Condition: GVF

Highland Light Infantry. White-metal glengarry badge circa 1914-1945 The badge retaining both original lugs/loops to reverse Condition: VF

Highland Light Infantry: 'Other Ranks' brass regimental shoulder titles The badges both retaining their original lugs as reverse fittings Condition: VF

Highland Light Infantry: 'Other Ranks' white metal regimental shoulder title, with strung bugle The badge retaining all three of the original lugs as reverse fittings Condition: VF

Highland Light Infantry: Great War era 'Other Ranks' brass regimental shoulder title, with strung bugle The badge retaining one of the original lugs as reverse fitting, the other missing Condition: VF

Highland Light Infantry: Great War field service Glengarry fitted with Officers issue cap badge. A white metal star attached with The badge retaining both original lugs/loops to reverse and fitted with a cotter pin. The Glengarry with sill sweatband, black 'Toorie' and 2 x silk tails. The badge affixed against a black silk cockade Condition: VF

Highland Light Infantry: Officers 'Volunteer Battalion' silvered bi-metal plaid brooch This fine well toned silvered bi-metal brooch is distinguishable as being a Volunteer Battalion Officers item of insignia by the absence of the name 'Assaye' on the battle honour scroll The reverse retaining original fittings of stout hinged pin and casp Condition: GVF

Highland Light Infantry: Officers Glengarry Badge post 1902 This a 5 part bi-metal cast badge of fine quality from the era of the Great War Badge retaining both original silvered lugs to reverse Condition: VF

Highland Light Infantry: Pair of 'facing' Queens Crown 'Officers' Bronze collar badges post 1952 A short-lived issue pattern Both badges retaining their original lugs as reverse fittings Condition: EF

Highland Light Infantry: Pair of 'Other Ranks' Victorian Crown (pre 1901) Volunteer Battalions 'facing' white metal collar badges Both badges retaining original lugs as reverse fittings Condition: VF

Highland Light Infantry: Post 1902 Officers 'Volunteer Battalion' Shoulder Belt Plate A particularly fine and toned gilt and siolvered bimetal example to an Officer serving in one of the Highland Light Infantry Volunteer Battalions - the badge distinguishable by the battle honour scroll 'Assaye' being blank! Reverse retaining all the original hooks, studs and pin fittings Condition: GVF

Highland Light Infantry: Regular battalions 'Other Ranks' facing Victorian Crown (pre 1901) white metal collar badges The badges retaining original lugs as reverse fittings Condition: VF

Highland Light Infantry: Silvered and gilt 'Officers' cap badge (no marks) with Queen Elizabeth Crown, post 1952 A finely die-struck and gilded badge of single piece construction with a slider on reverse The single peice construction and presence of the slider - as opposed to lugs - is indicative of the badge being a commercially struck item (probably by The Birmingham Mint) for private purchase Condition: EF

Highland Light Infantry: Volunteer battalions 'Other Ranks' facing Kings Crown white metal collar badges The badges retaining original lugs as reverse fittings Condition: VF

Highland Regiment: Second World War economy plastic / bakelite cap badge Complete with the makers marks on reverse 'A. Stanley & Sons Walsall' on two lines at base of reverse, and with a number / code 1-A on top of reverse. The badge with 2 x brass prongs fitted on reverse An extremely rare badge to find on the market

Historical Record of the 39th Royal Garhwal Rifles Volume I (J. Evatt, this the Indian reprint n.d.for the Regiment) 215 pages, with copious appendices including nominal succession rolls of British and Garhwali Officers; Honours & Awards etc Condition: Cloth covers with gilt title and regimental insignia on cover. A few minor stains on inside fly pages only, otherwise binding and content Very Good

Historical relic: Wood from H.M.S. Victory - Admiral Lord Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar. With positive attribution / provenance ex estate of Commander John 'Jack' Lionel Fletcher, Royal Navy The lot comprises: - Section of wood: Relic from the 'Bilges of H.M.S. Victory' - Silver (Hallmarked) Identity Disc. Engraved (J.L. Fletcher, Lt. Cdr. R.N. C. of E.) Relic from H.M.S. Victory: A presentation size block of wood measuring approx 3 inches x 3 1/4 inches (and approx weight of 98g). The relic with ink written label 'Wood from the bilges / hold of H.M.S. Victory when they were doing repairs c. 1950' ID Disc: Type of customised ID favoured and worn by Submarine Service officers. The reverse of the ID marked 'W G & S' & 'Silver' The 'Relic' piece of wood is from H.M.S. Victory - the greatest Royal Navy ship of all - and the oldest continuous commissioned warship in the world. The 'Victory' being famous as the flagship of Admiral Lord Nelson at the historic 'Battle of Trafalgar' which battle sealed Britain & the Royal Navy's position as the the most powerful sea-power in the world for the next 139 years, until being eclipsed by the United States Navy in 1945 How Commander 'Jack' Fletcher came into possession of this relic is not known (in retirement he lived only 5 miles form Portsmouth), but in addition to himself, his younger brother, was also a senior Naval Officer, viz, Commander (Engineer) Frederick Hugh Fletcher was also a senior Naval Officer The positively attributed recipient of this lot became a Commander in the Royal Navy - John 'Jack' Lionel Fletcher - a veteran of the Great War, who in the inter-wars became a 'Submariner' & served in the China Fleet / Hong Kong Colony in the 1930's, and who had previously served with the 22nd Submarine Flotilla (see other offerings on the website for items from the estate of Commander J.L. Fletcher, R.N. John 'Jack' Lionel Fletcher son of Frank Edward Fletcher (Organist & Teacher of Music) and Elizabeth Stringer Fletcher (nee Procter) was a native of Folkestone, Kent, England, where he was born on 16 April 1898. While a schoolboy, 'Jack' was a keen member of the Cadet Force Shooting Team, his prowess in shooting, especially 'Revolvers' was something he carried forward during his Royal Navy career. During the Great War 'Jack' Fletcher enlisted firstly in the British Army, when he joined the armoured cars of the Machine Gun Corps (Motors) on 18 June 1915. On being posted to the armoured cars 'Jack' was a Gunner and held the regimental number 1643. He served a total of 1 year & 2 months with the MGC (Motors), taking his discharge from the British Army on 31 August 1916, in order that he could proceed to accept an officers commission and serve in the Royal Navy (ref Authority of the Secretary of the Admiralty, No. C.E. d/ 24-8-16). 'Jack' Fletcher was commissioned and appointed Midshipman, when he joined the Royal Navy on 15 September. Prior to joining the Royal Navy, Jack, had not served overseas, he did however subsequently experience active service with the Royal Navy, when he served aboard H.M.S. New Zealand (one of three Indefatigable-class battlecruisers) on which he was posted between 3 February 1917 - 28 June 1918, including being present at the 'Second Battle of Heligoland Bight' on, 17 November 1917. Promoted Sub-Lieutenant on 15 May 1918, 'Jack, then served aboard H.M.S. Primrose (one of 24 x Acacia-class single-screw fleet sweeping vessels (sloops) that entered service in 1915) that was deployed on convoy escort duties, and on which ship he was posted between 28 June 1918 to 6 February 1919. 'Jack' is confirmed as having received the British War & interallied Victory Medals for his services in the Great War, the medals awarded to him as a Sub-Lieutenant, R.N., and sent to him at H.M.S. Maidstone (ref ADM 171/89). Post war promotions included; Acting Lieutenant, 15 May 1920; Lieutenant, 15 February 1920; Lieutenant Commander, 15 February 1928. A tall man, Jack measured just 'under' 6 feet & 2 inches in height - there are some extremely fine portrait photographs of him accessible on the 'Ancestry' genealogical website showing 'Jack' Fletcher in full dress Royal Navy officers uniform, wearing his Great War medal ribands, including photograph taken at his wedding to, Margaret 'Mollie' Mary Vaughn Sprague, at Edinburgh, Scotland, on 11 August 1923 (Mollie's brother, Dennis Vaughn Sprague, was also a Submarine Officer 'who later Died-of-Wounds serving with H.M.S. Thames, on 4 July 1940). After the Great War, 'Jack' Fletcher was assigned to the Submarine Service of the Royal Navy, and is known to have served on the following submarines during the inter-war years (the list is not exhaustive); H.M.S. Universal (P57) in 1919; K14 in 1921; H22 in 1922-24; L69 in 1924-26; H34 'In Command' between 1926-27, and L54 'In Command' from 15 November 1929. Lieutenant-Commander Fletcher served in Hong Kong Colony circa 1932-1934. UK Immigration & Passenger Manifests show that the Fletcher's left Hong Kong Colony in 1934, when they sailed aboard the P & O liner the S.S. 'Rawalpindi' for return to the United Kingdom, arriving at London on, 9 November 1934. Jack was promoted to Commander on 16 April 1943, on which date he was posted to the Retired List (Age) but still continued to serve during the Second World War. He was finally reverted to Retired List on 29 April 1948. Commander John 'Jack' Lionel Fletcher, R.N., is recorded as having died at Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, England, on 26 August 1987 A scarce opportunity to obtain and display a relic from the greatest Royal Navy warship of all - H.M.S. Victory Condition: ID Disc VF

History of the 3rd Battalion 7th Rajput Regiment (Duke of Connaught's Own) (H.G. Rawlinson, London 1941) 223 pages, illustrated and appendices. Although printed in 1941 the book does not include any details of the regiments services in WW2. It does however have much detail on the battalions frontier service in Waziristan 1936-37, including honours and awards. The chapters dealing with the Indian Mutiny and Boxer Rebellion are especially interesting Condition: Fine

History of the 8th K.G.V's O. Light Cavalry (H.G. Rawlinson, Aldershot, 1948) 142 pages, illustrated with index and appendices this latter including Roll of Honour for Burma WW2 and Honours & Awards Condition: Boards faded but binding and content Very Good

History of the Assam Rifles (L.W. Shakespear, New Delhi, 1983) This is an Indian reprint of a volume first published in 1929. 301 pages, illustrated with maps, appendices and index. The 'Honours & Awards' lists show what a remarkable corps the Assam Rifles were, qualifying as they did for both Military and Civil decorations, and including many awardees who earned decorations while serving on attachment with the Indian Army in overseas theatres of war, 1914-1918. A prime source for learning about the services of the plethora of Military Police Battalions who were the fore-runners to the Assam Rifles and which saw considerable action on the North East Frontiers of India in the late Victorian era Condition: With dust jacket (this chipped) Fine

History of the Jammu & Kashmir Rifles 1820-56 (B. Singh, New Delhi 1990) 324 pages, well illustrated with numerous appendices including Honours & Awards, and Index. Covers the pre 1947 period in comprehensive detail, and a prime resource not only for details on the services of the Jammu & Kashmir Infantry, but also includes accounts of the artillery units and much else besides Condition: The illustrated covers with only minor bumping and chipping. Binding and contents all Very Good

Hong Kong Colony 6 x Masonic Lodge Certificates Awarded Hong Kong Police Officer The certificates are all named to Henry George Baker, late Chief Inspector & 'Decorated' Police Officer (holder of Police Medal of Merit 2nd Class, Victorian issue) of the Hong Kong Police 1. Hong Kong Colony Masonic Lodge United Lodge No 419 Hong Kong, 1892. Appointment: Henry George Baker, to Mark Master. Dimensions: Approx 37.5cm x 30cm 2. Hong Kong Colony Masonic United Service Lodge No 1341, 1905. Appointment: Henry George Baker, to District Grand Standard Bearer. Dimensions: Approx 46cm x 30.5cm 3. Hong Kong Colony Masonic United Service Lodge No 1341, 1905. Appointment: Henry George Baker, to District Grand Deputy of Ceremonies. Dimensions: Approx 46cm x 34cm 4. Hong Kong Colony Masonic United Service Lodge No 1341, 1908. Appointment: Henry George Baker, District Second Grand Assistant Sojourner. Dimensions: Approx 46cm x 34cm 5. Hong Kong Colony Masonic Lodge Eastern Scotia Kowloon Lodge No 923, 3 July 1935. Appointment: Henry George Baker, to Master Mason. Dimensions: Approx 41cm x 31cm 6. Hong Kong Colony Naval & Military Lodge Hong Kong No 302, 13 February 1939 . Appointment: Henry George Baker, Excellent Master Mason. Dimensions: Approx 42cm x 30cm Condition: Minor wear otherwise VF

Hong Kong Colony: Royal Navy 'China Fleet Rifle Meeting' Shooting Medal 1933. Bronze issue Obverse 2 x crossed bolt-action Lee Enfield rifles on slings. With scroll 'C.F.R.M. 1933' Reverse: Engraved 'King Alfred Cup' The annual China Fleet Rifle Meetings were one of the highlights of the military and naval calendar in Hong Kong Colony, and the China Station in general Medals were commissioned and struck locally by the Colony's foremost jewellers and silversmiths, including by 'Lane Crawford' Condition: GVF

Hong Kong Colony: Royal Navy 'China Fleet Rifle Meeting' Shooting Medal 1933. Silver issue Obverse 2 x crossed bolt-action Lee Enfield rifles on slings. With upper scroll dated '1933' and lower scroll 'C.F.R.M. ' Reverse: With Chinese silver hall-mark '90', and engraved on 2 lines' - 'Revr Aggregate' (Revolver Aggregate) - 'Class 2' The annual China Fleet Rifle Meetings were one of the highlights of the military and naval calendar in Hong Kong Colony. Medals were commissioned and struck locally by the Colony's foremost jewellers and silversmiths, including by 'Lane Crawford' Condition: About EF

Hong Kong Colony: Royal Navy 'China Fleet Rifle Meeting' Shooting Medal. Lacquered bronze issue. Undated & Unmarked Obverse 2 x crossed bolt-action Lee Enfield rifles on slings. With undated blank upper scroll and lower scroll 'C.F.R.M. ' Reverse: Plain & unmarked Sold together with makers plush hinged leatherette case of issue, with makers name on inside upper lid 'Lane Crawford Ltd, Silversmiths, Hong Kong '. The plush retractable recess pad in the case complete with white metal folding hinged stand on reverse for cabinet or desk display The annual China Fleet Rifle Meetings were one of the highlights of the annual military and naval calendar in Hong Kong Colony. and on the 'Far East China Station' The China Fleet Rifle Meeting Medals were commissioned to be struck by Hong Kong Colony's foremost jeweller and silversmith, 'Lane Crawford' Attribution: This un-named medal was awarded to Lieutenant-Commander John 'Jack' Lionel Fletcher, Royal Navy, an inter-wars 'Submariner' who served in Hong Kong Colony in the 1930's, and who had previously served with the 22nd Submarine Flotilla (see other offerings on the website for items from the estate of Commander J.L. Fletcher, R.N. John 'Jack' Lionel Fletcher son of Frank Edward Fletcher (Organist & Teacher of Music) and Elizabeth Stringer Fletcher (nee Procter) was a native of Folkestone, Kent, England, where he was born on 16 April 1898. While a schoolboy, 'Jack' was a keen member of the Cadet Force Shooting Team, his prowess in shooting, especially 'Revolvers' was something he carried forward during his Royal Navy career. During the Great War 'Jack' Fletcher enlisted firstly in the British Army, when he joined the armoured cars of the Machine Gun Corps (Motors) on 18 June 1915. On being posted to the armoured cars 'Jack' was a Gunner and held the regimental number 1643. He served a total of 1 year & 2 months with the MGC (Motors), taking his discharge from the British Army on 31 August 1916, in order that he could proceed to accept an officers commission and serve in the Royal Navy (ref Authority of the Secretary of the Admiralty, No. C.E. d/ 24-8-16). 'Jack' Fletcher was commissioned and appointed Midshipman, when he joined the Royal Navy on 15 September. Prior to joining the Royal Navy, Jack, had not served overseas, he did however subsequently experience active service with the Royal Navy, when he served aboard H.M.S. New Zealand (one of three Indefatigable-class battlecruisers) on which he was posted between 3 February 1917 - 28 June 1918, including being present at the 'Second Battle of Heligoland Bight' on, 17 November 1917. Promoted Sub-Lieutenant on 15 May 1918, 'Jack, then served aboard H.M.S. Primrose (one of 24 x Acacia-class single-screw fleet sweeping vessels (sloops) that entered service in 1915) that was deployed on convoy escort duties, and on which ship he was posted between 28 June 1918 to 6 February 1919. 'Jack' is confirmed as having received the British War & interallied Victory Medals for his services in the Great War, the medals awarded to him as a Sub-Lieutenant, R.N., and sent to him at H.M.S. Maidstone (ref ADM 171/89). Post war promotions included; Acting Lieutenant, 15 May 1920; Lieutenant, 15 February 1920; Lieutenant Commander, 15 February 1928. A tall man, Jack measured just 'under' 6 feet & 2 inches in height - there are some extremely fine portrait photographs of him accessible on the 'Ancestry' genealogical website showing 'Jack' Fletcher in full dress Royal Navy officers uniform, wearing his Great War medal ribands, including photograph taken at his wedding to, Margaret 'Mollie' Mary Vaughn Sprague, at Edinburgh, Scotland, on 11 August 1923 (Mollie's brother, Dennis Vaughn Sprague, was also a Submarine Officer 'who later Died-of-Wounds serving with H.M.S. Thames, on 4 July 1940). After the Great War, 'Jack' Fletcher was assigned to the Submarine Service of the Royal Navy, and is known to have served on the following submarines during the inter-war years (the list is not exhaustive); H.M.S. Universal (P57) in 1919; K14 in 1921; H22 in 1922-24; L69 in 1924-26; H34 'In Command' between 1926-27, and L54 'In Command' from 15 November 1929. Lieutenant-Commander Fletcher served in Hong Kong Colony circa 1932-1934. UK Immigration & Passenger Manifests show that the Fletcher's left Hong Kong Colony in 1934, when they sailed aboard the P & O liner the S.S. 'Rawalpindi' for return to the United Kingdom, arriving at London on, 9 November 1934. Jack was promoted to Commander on 16 April 1943, on which date he was posted to the Retired List (Age) but still continued to serve during the Second World War. He was finally reverted to Retired List on 29 April 1948. Commander John 'Jack' Lionel Fletcher, R.N., is recorded as having died at Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, England, on 26 August 1987 Condition: EF

Hong Kong Colony: Royal Navy 'China Fleet Rifle Meeting' Shooting Medal. Silver Medal. Dated 1933, For 'Revolvers 20 & 30 Yards. Class 2' Obverse 2 x crossed bolt-action Lee Enfield rifles on slings. With engraved dated '1933' upper scroll and die-struck lower scroll with 'C.F.R.M.' (China Fleet Rifle Meeting) Reverse: Engraved 'Revs 20 & 30 Yds'. With silver hallmark in centre and below 'Class 2' Sold together with makers plush hinged leatherette case of issue, with makers name on inside upper lid ' 'Lane Crawford Ltd, Silversmiths, Hong Kong '. The plush retractable recess pad in the case complete with white metal folding hinged stand on reverse for cabinet or desk display The annual China Fleet Rifle Meetings were one of the highlights of the annual military and naval calendar in Hong Kong Colony. and on the 'Far East China Station' The China Fleet Rifle Meeting Medals were commissioned to be struck by Hong Kong Colony's foremost jeweller and silversmith, 'Lane Crawford' Attribution: This un-named medal was awarded to Lieutenant-Commander John 'Jack' Lionel Fletcher, Royal Navy, an inter-wars 'Submariner' who served in Hong Kong Colony in the 1930's, and who had previously served with the 22nd Submarine Flotilla (see other offerings on the website for items from the estate of Commander J.L. Fletcher, R.N. John 'Jack' Lionel Fletcher son of Frank Edward Fletcher (Organist & Teacher of Music) and Elizabeth Stringer Fletcher (nee Procter) was a native of Folkestone, Kent, England, where he was born on 16 April 1898. While a schoolboy, 'Jack' was a keen member of the Cadet Force Shooting Team, his prowess in shooting, especially 'Revolvers' was something he carried forward during his Royal Navy career. During the Great War 'Jack' Fletcher enlisted firstly in the British Army, when he joined the armoured cars of the Machine Gun Corps (Motors) on 18 June 1915. On being posted to the armoured cars 'Jack' was a Gunner and held the regimental number 1643. He served a total of 1 year & 2 months with the MGC (Motors), taking his discharge from the British Army on 31 August 1916, in order that he could proceed to accept an officers commission and serve in the Royal Navy (ref Authority of the Secretary of the Admiralty, No. C.E. d/ 24-8-16). 'Jack' Fletcher was commissioned and appointed Midshipman, when he joined the Royal Navy on 15 September. Prior to joining the Royal Navy, Jack, had not served overseas, he did however subsequently experience active service with the Royal Navy, when he served aboard H.M.S. New Zealand (one of three Indefatigable-class battlecruisers) on which he was posted between 3 February 1917 - 28 June 1918, including being present at the 'Second Battle of Heligoland Bight' on, 17 November 1917. Promoted Sub-Lieutenant on 15 May 1918, 'Jack, then served aboard H.M.S. Primrose (one of 24 x Acacia-class single-screw fleet sweeping vessels (sloops) that entered service in 1915) that was deployed on convoy escort duties, and on which ship he was posted between 28 June 1918 to 6 February 1919. 'Jack' is confirmed as having received the British War & interallied Victory Medals for his services in the Great War, the medals awarded to him as a Sub-Lieutenant, R.N., and sent to him at H.M.S. Maidstone (ref ADM 171/89). Post war promotions included; Acting Lieutenant, 15 May 1920; Lieutenant, 15 February 1920; Lieutenant Commander, 15 February 1928. A tall man, Jack measured just 'under' 6 feet & 2 inches in height - there are some extremely fine portrait photographs of him accessible on the 'Ancestry' genealogical website showing 'Jack' Fletcher in full dress Royal Navy officers uniform, wearing his Great War medal ribands, including photograph taken at his wedding to, Margaret 'Mollie' Mary Vaughn Sprague, at Edinburgh, Scotland, on 11 August 1923 (Mollie's brother, Dennis Vaughn Sprague, was also a Submarine Officer 'who later Died-of-Wounds serving with H.M.S. Thames, on 4 July 1940). After the Great War, 'Jack' Fletcher was assigned to the Submarine Service of the Royal Navy, and is known to have served on the following submarines during the inter-war years (the list is not exhaustive); H.M.S. Universal (P57) in 1919; K14 in 1921; H22 in 1922-24; L69 in 1924-26; H34 'In Command' between 1926-27, and L54 'In Command' from 15 November 1929. Lieutenant-Commander Fletcher served in Hong Kong Colony circa 1932-1934. UK Immigration & Passenger Manifests show that the Fletcher's left Hong Kong Colony in 1934, when they sailed aboard the P & O liner the S.S. 'Rawalpindi' for return to the United Kingdom, arriving at London on, 9 November 1934. Jack was promoted to Commander on 16 April 1943, on which date he was posted to the Retired List (Age) but still continued to serve during the Second World War. He was finally reverted to Retired List on 29 April 1948. Commander John 'Jack' Lionel Fletcher, R.N., is recorded as having died at Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, England, on 26 August 1987 Condition: EF

Hong Kong Colony: Royal Navy 'China Fleet Rifle Meeting' Shooting Medal. Silver Medal. Dated 1933, For 'Revolvers Tiles' Obverse 2 x crossed bolt-action Lee Enfield rifles on slings. With engraved dated '1933' upper scroll and die-struck lower scroll with 'C.F.R.M.' (China Fleet Rifle Meeting) Reverse: Engraved 'Revr Tiles'. With silver hallmark in centre Sold together with makers plush hinged leatherette case of issue, with makers name on inside upper lid ' 'Lane Crawford Ltd, Silversmiths, Hong Kong '. The plush retractable recess pad in the case complete with white metal folding hinged stand on reverse for cabinet or desk display The annual China Fleet Rifle Meetings were one of the highlights of the annual military and naval calendar in Hong Kong Colony. and on the 'Far East China Station' The China Fleet Rifle Meeting Medals were commissioned to be struck by Hong Kong Colony's foremost jeweller and silversmith, 'Lane Crawford' Attribution: This un-named medal was awarded to Lieutenant-Commander John 'Jack' Lionel Fletcher, Royal Navy, an inter-wars 'Submariner' who served in Hong Kong Colony in the 1930's, and who had previously served with the 22nd Submarine Flotilla (see other offerings on the website for items from the estate of Commander J.L. Fletcher, R.N. John 'Jack' Lionel Fletcher son of Frank Edward Fletcher (Organist & Teacher of Music) and Elizabeth Stringer Fletcher (nee Procter) was a native of Folkestone, Kent, England, where he was born on 16 April 1898. While a schoolboy, 'Jack' was a keen member of the Cadet Force Shooting Team, his prowess in shooting, especially 'Revolvers' was something he carried forward during his Royal Navy career. During the Great War 'Jack' Fletcher enlisted firstly in the British Army, when he joined the armoured cars of the Machine Gun Corps (Motors) on 18 June 1915. On being posted to the armoured cars 'Jack' was a Gunner and held the regimental number 1643. He served a total of 1 year & 2 months with the MGC (Motors), taking his discharge from the British Army on 31 August 1916, in order that he could proceed to accept an officers commission and serve in the Royal Navy (ref Authority of the Secretary of the Admiralty, No. C.E. d/ 24-8-16). 'Jack' Fletcher was commissioned and appointed Midshipman, when he joined the Royal Navy on 15 September. Prior to joining the Royal Navy, Jack, had not served overseas, he did however subsequently experience active service with the Royal Navy, when he served aboard H.M.S. New Zealand (one of three Indefatigable-class battlecruisers) on which he was posted between 3 February 1917 - 28 June 1918, including being present at the 'Second Battle of Heligoland Bight' on, 17 November 1917. Promoted Sub-Lieutenant on 15 May 1918, 'Jack, then served aboard H.M.S. Primrose (one of 24 x Acacia-class single-screw fleet sweeping vessels (sloops) that entered service in 1915) that was deployed on convoy escort duties, and on which ship he was posted between 28 June 1918 to 6 February 1919. 'Jack' is confirmed as having received the British War & interallied Victory Medals for his services in the Great War, the medals awarded to him as a Sub-Lieutenant, R.N., and sent to him at H.M.S. Maidstone (ref ADM 171/89). Post war promotions included; Acting Lieutenant, 15 May 1920; Lieutenant, 15 February 1920; Lieutenant Commander, 15 February 1928. A tall man, Jack measured just 'under' 6 feet & 2 inches in height - there are some extremely fine portrait photographs of him accessible on the 'Ancestry' genealogical website showing 'Jack' Fletcher in full dress Royal Navy officers uniform, wearing his Great War medal ribands, including photograph taken at his wedding to, Margaret 'Mollie' Mary Vaughn Sprague, at Edinburgh, Scotland, on 11 August 1923 (Mollie's brother, Dennis Vaughn Sprague, was also a Submarine Officer 'who later Died-of-Wounds serving with H.M.S. Thames, on 4 July 1940). After the Great War, 'Jack' Fletcher was assigned to the Submarine Service of the Royal Navy, and is known to have served on the following submarines during the inter-war years (the list is not exhaustive); H.M.S. Universal (P57) in 1919; K14 in 1921; H22 in 1922-24; L69 in 1924-26; H34 'In Command' between 1926-27, and L54 'In Command' from 15 November 1929. Lieutenant-Commander Fletcher served in Hong Kong Colony circa 1932-1934. UK Immigration & Passenger Manifests show that the Fletcher's left Hong Kong Colony in 1934, when they sailed aboard the P & O liner the S.S. 'Rawalpindi' for return to the United Kingdom, arriving at London on, 9 November 1934. Jack was promoted to Commander on 16 April 1943, on which date he was posted to the Retired List (Age) but still continued to serve during the Second World War. He was finally reverted to Retired List on 29 April 1948. Commander John 'Jack' Lionel Fletcher, R.N., is recorded as having died at Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, England, on 26 August 1987 Condition: EF

Hong Kong Colony: Coronation Medal 1902. Bronze Issued by the Colonial Governement of Hong Kong to all uniformed services, military, naval and police, British and native serving in Hong Kong on Coronation Day 1902 The medals were struck by Edmonds of London, and were issued without any approved ribbon, albeit, like this example they are frequently encountered suspended from the 'Imperial' pattern Coronation Medal ribbon, or 'red' (auspicious) silk ribands This example in choice condition, with original lustre Condition: About EF

Hong Kong Colony: Lot of 3 x numbered and dated members badges of The Hong Kong Jockey Club A. The Hong Kong Jockey Club Members Badge 1935. Reverse numbered/indented 119, with makers marks 'Maple London' Condition: Enamel intact about EF B. The Hong Kong Jockey Club 'Set' of Members / Members Guest Badges dated 1941 - both reverse numbered/indented 495. The guest badge fitted with a pin and clasp on reverse Condition: Minor paint flaking, otherwise GVF All pre-war Hong Kong Jockey Club members badges are scarce on the market Condition: The lot GVF-EF

Hong Kong Colony: Police Medal of Merit. Victoria. II Class. Silver issue Note: Un-named as issued during the Victorian period, and open to award of all ranks and races of the Hong Kong Police Force - of which very few medals of this class were ever awarded An extremely rare medal of considerable Hong Kong Colony and China historical interest The original silk ribbon now frayed, and fitted with an antique safety pin 'as-worn' by the recipient Condition: With dark patination otherwise about GVF

Hong Kong Colony: Queen Victoria?s Diamond Jubilee Medal 1897. Silver issue Un-named as issued The Hong Kong Jubilee medals were struck by Phillips Brothers and Son, 23 Cockspur Street, London Reference ?Hong Kong Government Gazette, 1899 No 15? for specific details of the regulations confirming that the official - and only - riband for wear with this medal was three equal stripes of yellow/white/yellow An extremely rare official colonial issue medal Condition: GVF

Hong Kong Colony: Royal Naval Dockyard Police Hong Kong Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. EIIR issue The medal was awarded for 15 years long service and good conduct Reference 'Naval Long Service Medals' (Captain K. J. Douglas-Morris). A total of only 281 Dockyard Police Medals were awarded during the period of issue between 1922-73 The Hong Kong R.N. Dockyards Police were deployed at various naval dockyard facilites across Hong Kong, their ranks being mostly Indians Sikks & Punjabi Muslims, with a sprinling of British NCO's and officers. Both Indians and British NCO's alike were eligible to receive the award. The medal retaining all of the original lustre and virtually un-marked Condition: Better than EF

Hong Kong Colony: Royal Navy ?China Fleet Rifle Meeting? Shooting Badge (1936 Bedford Cup 3rd) A bronze uniface badge. Obverse a Naval crown and crossed rifles in centre surrounded by legend band ?China Fleet Rifle Meeting?. Reverse, blank engraved on 3 x lines The award contained in plush leatherette hinged case of issue, the interior with makers marks ?Lane Crawford Ltd, Jewellers & Goldsmiths, Hong Kong? Condition: GVF

Hong Kong Rifle Association. Silver Best Shot Medal. With 2 x dated clasps '1937' & '1938' Metal: Silver Dimension: 35mm An especially fine item of Hong Kong interest, being struck by the famous Hong Kong Colony bespoke Jeweller 'Lane Crawford', having makers and silver hallmark on rim 'LC90' The original riband now fragmentary on obverse Condition: Toned about EF

Hong Kong Royal Naval Dockyard Police Long Service Medal. GVI 2nd Issue (Sgt. Ahmed Din, No. 92) Confirmed as an award made in 1947 (Ref Naval Long Service Medals, Captain K. J. Douglas-Morris). A total of 281 Dockyard Police Medals were awarded during the period of issue 1922-73; possibly only 33 awarded during the period 1947-52 when the GVI 2nd type medals were issued Condition: GVF

Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Force: Lot of 4 x 'Kings Crown' Regimental Dress Buttons. Silver hallmarked - Dimension: Approx (L) 22mm / (S) 17mm - Metal: Sterling Silver - Weight: Lot approx 17g Each of the 4 x buttons (3 x large & 1 x small) with silver hallamrks and makers marks to reverse - and as worn on officers formal mess kit / and or dress uniform The maker 'King' of Hong Kong in Chinese & English, marked 'Sterling' All 4 x buttons retaining their original silver loop fittings to reverse An extremely rare lot of officer insignia pertaining to the Volunteers of Hong Kong Colony circa 1920's-1940's Condition: Toned GVF

Honourable Artillery Company (H.A.C.): 'Kings Crown' gilt-brass As worn in the World Wars by members of the Honourable Artillery Company The revolving wheel may indicate an officers badge The badge reverse retaining the original slider Condition: GVF

Honourable East India Company Medal for Burma 1824-1826. Silver issue The medal un-named as issued from the Royal Mint, and retains the original steel clip with a later replacement ring This medal with very clear 'both' sets of designer signatures on the respective obverse (W. Daniell R.A., Del.) and reverse (W. Wyon.) The medal was issued by the Honorable East India Company Medal to Native Officers and Other Ranks of the H.E.I.C. forces An attractive toned example in unusually choice condition for a campaign medal that was exclusively issued to native recipients of the H.E.I.C. armies Condition: GVF

Honourable East India Company Medal for Seringapatam 1799. Pewter. Calcutta Mint The medal fitted with a white metal clip and replacement pewter ring suspension An un-named and un-attributed late 19th Century re-strike, with dimension 45mm struck from dies of the the Calcutta Mint Note: The obverse of the medal with usual die crack flaw to exergue Seringapatam medals were meant to be worn, but there was no fixed riband or method for wear, The medal commonly found with a variety of customised suspesnions, and ribands including Golden moire, Army Gold Cross, MGS and Waterloo ribands. This example fitted with a silk moire riband akin to the Waterloo Medal Reference: Early Indian Campaigns and the Decorations Awarded for them (Major H. Biddulph, 1914), the author - an India Service officer with considerable knowledge of early Indian campaign medals - lamenting on the practices of re-strikes and medals awarded or given to persons not entitled or present, wrote 109 years ago: Quote, The dies of the Seringapatam Medal, English die are in private hands, and those of other medals at the Calcutta Mint: as it is only within the last few years that the Calcutta Mint has been prohibited from issuing re-strikes, they are by no means uncommon Unquote. Condition: GF

Honourable East India Company Medal for the Coorg Rebellion 1837. Bronze Pierced at 12 o'clock with a small brass loose ring attached Dimension: 50mm A late 19th Century cast medal. On thinner flan Important: The Coorg Medal was originally only issued in Gold, and Silver, and only awarded to Indian recipients There was never any official issue of this medal in bronze, and all those sighted in bronze are; official trial-pieces; marked or un-marked 'specimens', or commercial replica medals for interested institutions and collectors Coorg Medals were issued without any authorised medal riband. Those adapted for wear are often seen wearing either the golden cord's worn on earlier HEIC campaign medals, or using the golden silk moire ribands commonly seen used on the Seringapatam Medal. This medal fitted with a modern replacement 'golden' cord for display purposes Condition: About VF

Honourable East India Company Medal: Capture of Java 1811. Silver issue Fitted with a hinged post suspension through which is threaded the cord for wear A later strike from obsolete reworked Calcutta Mint dies - the medal with customary minor die flaws including vertical crack on obverse field Condition: Die flaws otherwise about EF

Honourable East India Company: Coorg Rebellion 1837. Silver Fitted with a hinged loop silver suspension through which is threaded the cord for wear An attractively toned later strike Condition: GVF Condition: Patina otherwise about EF

Hungary (Kingdom 1926-1945): Medal for the Liberation of Upper Hungary, 1938 A medal issue of the \'Horthy Regime\' (Prince Regent Miklos Horthy) The bronze medal with obverse portrait of Francis II Rakoczi - the revered national leader of the Hungarian Uprising 1703-1711. With reverse central inscription \'A Magyar Felvidek Felszabudulasanak Emlekere 1938\' (Medal for the Liberation of Upper Hungary) Dimensions are 34.1mm (w) x 38.5mm (h), worn on original - and correct - tri-fold silk riband this latter complete with fittings The medal was instituted on, 4 November 1938. At the end of the Great War, Hungary lost almost three-quarters of its territory, among them many areas with large Hungarian populations, including areas of southern Slovakia and southern Carpathian Rus. The Munich Agreement between Germany, Britain, France and Italy dealt not only with the question of the Sudeten Germans but also called for a settlement of Hungarian claims on this Czechoslovak territory. German and Italian arbitration in Vienna led to an imposed settlement on November 2, 1938, with almost 12,000 square kilometers of territory and over a million people being transferred to Hungary. The award was annulled after the Second World War and the earlier \'Liberated Territory\' of 1938, was subsequently divided between Slovakia and the Ukraine. The obverse displays the bust of Francis II Rakoczi (1676-1735), who led the Hungarian Uprising of 1703 to 1711 against Hapsburg rule. He is revered in Hungary as a national hero. Condition: About GVF

Hungary: War Medal 1914-1918. For Combatants Silvered bronze Hungarian \'Haborús Emlékérem kardokkal és sisakkal\' Instituted in 1929 to Hungarian veterans who had served in the Great War, and to those Austrian and German personnel who served in or were or attached to Hungarian units that served in the amed forces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire The medal is frequently found in \'Spange\' (mounted groups) of Orders, Decorations and Medal awarded to Austrians and German personnel The medal is mounted on a Hungarian silk tri-fold riband with fittings Condition: GVF

Hungary: War Medal 1914-1918. For Combatants Silvered bronze Hungarian \'Haborús Emlékérem kardokkal és sisakkal\' Instituted in 1929 to Hungarian veterans who had served in the Great War, and to those Austrian and German personnel who served in or were or attached to Hungarian units that served in the amed forces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire The medal is frequently found in \'Spange\' (mounted groups) of Orders, Decorations and Medal awarded to Austrians and German personnel The medal is mounted on a Hungarian silk tri-fold riband with fittings Condition: About EF

Hungary: War Medal 1914-1918. For Combatants. Silvered bronze In Hungarian \'Haborús Emlékérem kardokkal és sisakkal\' Instituted in 1929 to Hungarian veterans who had served in the Great War, and to those Austrian and German personnel who served in or were or attached to Hungarian units that served in the amed forces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire The medal is frequently found in \'Spange\' (mounted groups) of Orders, Decorations and Medal awarded to Austrians and German personnel The medal is mounted on a Hungarian silk tri-fold riband with fittings Condition: About EF

Hunza Nagar Badge 1891 The reverse complete with indented makers marks 'Gurney & Son, Woodstock Street, London' The reverse of the badge additionally retaining the original copper lug's / fittings Note: A 'Mountain Campaign' fought at extremely high altitudes, and during whih no less than 3 x Victoria Crosses were awarded An award that was exclusively issued to the Imperial States Forces infantry and levies of the Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir A scarce item of insignia to find in such good condition Condition: About GVF

Imperial Germany: Iron Cross 1st Class. Great War issue 1914-18 This with convex reverse and hinged straight pin and clasp with silver marks '800' on pin. The obverse with 'magnetic centre' Condition: GVF

Imperial Service Badge The award was worn on the right breast of the tunic by qualifying NCO's and men of the Territorial Force NCO's, who undertook liability in the event of national emergency, to serve in any place outside the United Kingdom, in accordance with the provisions of Section XIII (2) (a) of the Territorial and Reserve Forces Act, 1907. The badge only existed during the life of the Territorial Force 1908-1921 The badge retaining it's original hinged pin and clasp fittings on the reverse Condition: GVF

Imperial Service Badge The award was worn on the right breast of the tunic by qualifying NCO\'s and men of the Territorial Force NCO\'s, who undertook liability in the event of national emergency, to serve in any place outside the United Kingdom, in accordance with the provisions of Section XIII (2) (a) of the Territorial and Reserve Forces Act, 1907. The badge only existed during the life of the Territorial Force 1908-1921 This a variant with standard 41mm wide tablet The badge retaining it\'s original hinged pin and clasp fittings on the reverse Condition: GVF

Imperial Service Badge The award was worn on the right breast of the tunic by qualifying NCO\'s and men of the Territorial Force NCO\'s, who undertook liability in the event of national emergency, to serve in any place outside the United Kingdom, in accordance with the provisions of Section XIII (2) (a) of the Territorial and Reserve Forces Act, 1907. The badge only existed during the life of the Territorial Force 1908-1921 This a variant with longer tablet The badge retaining it\'s original hinged pin and clasp fittings on the reverse Condition: GVF

Imperial Service Medal,. EIIR 1st issue (William George Pile) Medal verification: The award of the Imperial Service Medal to William George Pile was published in the London Gazette issue of, 17 June 1955. The recipient shown as being a 'Skilled Labourer', at the Royal Victoria Yard, Deptford HM Victualling Yard, Deptford was a Royal Navy Victualling Yard established alongside Deptford Royal Dockyard on the River Thames. There was victualling activity on the site for the best part of 300 years from the mid-17th century through to the early 1960'S Previously known as the Red House, Deptford, the site with its wharf and storehouses was taken over by the Victualling Commissioners in 1743 to serve as their main operational facility. Rebuilt in the late 18th century, it soon became 'the largest food-processing operation in Britain, if not in Europe'. After 1858 it was formally known as the Royal Victoria Victualling Yard Deptford's proximity to the food markets of London made it especially convenient for victualling, and it served the requirements not only of its own neighbouring Dockyard but also those of Woolwich, Sheerness and Chatham, as well as of the fleet and vessels based in the Nore (which was one of the Navy's principal anchorages). In addition, it routinely supplied the other naval victualling yards, both at home and abroad, with items of stock (to supplement those sourced or produced locally) ranging from rum, food and tobacco to clothing and medical supplies A most interesting and scarce seen Imperial Service Medal with the very strongest Royal Navy connections Condition: Mild toned about EF

Imperial Service Medal. Case of issue - 1 x Imperial Service Medal. Case of issue This with GVI crown 'Royal Mint' logo on inside lid, with plush velvet fitted recess and gilt tooled outer lid with name of medal 'Imperial Service Medal' Issued circa 1945-1953

Imperial Service Medal. EDVII issue Un-named as issued 1903-1911 The medal was established under the statutes of the Imperial Service Order, on 8 August 1902, by King Edward VII, with the first awards appearing in the London Gazette in May 1903 Some chipping to blue enamel of the obverse legend Condition: About VF

Imperial Service Medal. EDVII issue. Un-named as issued Retaining the original silk riband which is fitted with the silver or silver plated mounting brooch (with Elkington makers marks as issued), this latter retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings The medal sold together with the original leatherette plush case of issue The case of issue having the name of the medal in gilt tooled letters on the outside lid, while the inner upper lid has the makers logo 'Elkington & Co Ltd' 22 Regent St. S.W. Condition: GVF

Imperial Service Medal. EIIR issue (Christopher Sidney Brown) Important: The award of the Imperial Service Medal to Christopher Sidney Brown was published in the Supplement to the London Gazette dated 20 September 1957 - at the time of his award he is shown as having been a member of the Home Civil Service, where he was employed as a Painter with the Ministry of Works Reverse of medal riband is fitted with the original hinged-brooch wearing bar, and the medal contained in it's original plush case of issue. This latter with name of medal in gilt tooled letters on the outer lid, and with Royal Mint logo on inside lid Condition: GVF

Imperial Service Medal. EIIR issue (George Harold Bishop) Important: The award was published in the Supplement to the London Gazette issue of 7 August 1978 - at the time of his award the recipient is shown as being employed as a Driver, with the Ministry of Defence The medal retaining the original riband of issue fitted with the issue mounting brooch, this latter retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings The medal sold together with the Royal Mint case of issue, with name of the medal in gilt tooled letters on upper lid Condition: EF

Imperial Service Medal. EIIR issue (Peter James Rogers) Note: Medal is sold complete with original brooch pin fitting on riband and Royal Mint case of issue Condition: EF

Imperial Service Medal. EIIR issue (Stanley Deverill) Important: Medal verified as published in the London Gazette issue of 19 October 1965, to Stanley Deverill, who was an 'Assistant Inspector' in the London Postal Region Stanley Deverill, son of Albert Edward Deverill (Railway Signalman) & Louisa Elizabeth Deverill (nee Hobbs) was a native of Hammersmith, London, England, where he was born on 16 September 1905. The 1911 National Census for England and Wales records Stanley living with his parents and older sibling brother Arthur Edward Deverill (b. 1900). At the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register of England and Wales, Stanley was recorded therein described as a 'Mail Driver' with the General Post Office. Stanley died at Worthing, Sussex, England, sometime during the first quarter of 1980 The medal mounted on its original silk moire riband, complete with silver/silvered mounting bar, which latter retains the original hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued Condition: About EF

Imperial Service Medal. EIIR obverse (George Edward Abbott) Important: The award of the medal is verified as published in the London Gazette issue of, 7 April 1967, shown under the General Post Office list, recorded as a 'Postman, London Postal Region' The medal mounted as-worn by the recipient. The original silk riband suspended from the mounting brooch, as-issued, this latter retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

Imperial Service Medal. GV 'Crowned Head and Robes' issue (Herbert Howard) Important: The award was published in the London Gazette issue of 12 February 1937 - at the time of his award the recipient is shown as being employed as Skilled Workman, Class II, Post Office Engineering Department, Birmingham Condition: Edge nick otherwise about GVF

Imperial Service Medal. GV 'Crowned Head and Robes' issue (William Edward Wells.) Important: The award was published in the London Gazette issue of 22 March 1932 - at the time of his award the recipient is shown as being employed as Skilled Labourer (Engine Driver) H.M. Dockyard, Chatham The medal retaining the original silk riband fitted with the issue mounting brooch, this latter retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings The medal sold together with the original leatherette plush case of issue. Condition: Toned EF

Imperial Service Medal. GV 1st type coinage head issue (Francis George Steel) Important: The award is verified as published in the London Gazette issue of 22 March 1929, where the recipient is shown as Shipwright (Local Chargeman), H.M. Dockyard, Portsmouth Francis George Steel, son of George John Steel (a naval seaman) & Eliza Louise Steel (nee Parnell) was a native of Portsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, where he was born circa 1869. The 1891, 1901 & 1911 Census for England and Wales, record Francis as continually employed in that period by His Majesty's Dockyard, Portsmouth, where was variousy shown as a 'Caulker', 'Ship Caulker' & 'Wood Caulker' - a worker involved in the caulking of wooden timbers for ships hulls, beams & decks. He married Maud Emma Hookey in 1892, and with her had one child, a daughter, Winfred Francis Steel. Francis is recorded as having died in Portsmouth, England, on 3 December 1933 The Portsmouth Evening News issue of 30 October 1882, contains a lengthy article pertaining to young Francis, who appeared in court to defend a case of having assaulted another young lad in an altercation over perceived cruelty to a horse. Francis, was alleged to have been incensed by the cruelty he had witnessed by the complainant, and ultimately ended up throwing a stone weighing more then 1lb at the boy, which struck the complainants head and inflicted two wounds. The story is amusing - although at the time it cost young Francis, or rather his parents a fine of GBP 1 plus legal costs! Condition: GVF

Imperial Service Medal. GV coinage head (Robert Thomson) Note: There are 3 persons of this name who earned the medal, including a Warder Grade I at Barlinnie Prison in Scotland (this last gazetted 28 May 1920) Condition: About VF

Imperial Service Medal. GV coinage head issue (Edwin Arnold Copeman) Medal verification: The award of the medal to Edwin Arnold Copeman is verified as published in the London Gazette issue of, 15 July 1927, shown under the Home Civil Service List recorded as a \'Shipwright, Local Chargeman, Joiner, H.M. Dockyard, Devonport\' The medal retaining its silk moire riband, suspended from its original white metal mounting bar. This latter complete with long-hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Toned GVF

Imperial Service Medal. GV coinage head issue (Frederick Charles Gittens.) Confirmed as a unique name for this era of award. Important: The medal award was published in the London Gazette, 15 August 1941, wherein the recipient, Frederick Charles Gittens, is recorded as being a Postman working at Penarth Branch Office, Cardiff, Wales The medal mounted as-worn in the swing style, The medal fitted with the original silk ?moire? riband and mounting brooch as issued. The mounting brooch bar retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fitting Condition: Edge bruise otherwise about EF

Imperial Service Medal. GV coinage head issue (James McMurren) Important: The award was published in the London Gazette issue of 14 May, 1926 - at the time of his award he is shown as having been a Skilled Labourer 'Machinist' at His Majesty's Dockyard, Pembroke, Wales James McMurren was born at Fort Rowner, Gosport, Hampshire, England, circa 1869 - a location that may be indicative of a child being born to a serving member of H.M. Forces. The 1911 National Census returns for Wales, show that James was residing with his wife and six children at 23 Hight Street, Pembroke Dock, South Wales. His profession was recorded as 'Skilled Labour, Machinist Worker' with the Government James McMurren is recorded as having died at Pembroke, Wales, sometime in the second quarter of 1936 The medal has been court-mounted for display by a previous owner Condition: EF

Imperial Service Medal. GV coinage head issue (John Bowen) Not a unique name for this era of award. 2 x John Bowen?s are listed as recipients of the ISM coinage head type, their awards published as under in the London Gazette; - 12 Mar 1926: Fitter, Confirmed Recorder, H.M. Dockyard Devonport - 25 Sep 1928: Established Shipwright, H.M. Dockyard Chatham Condition: EF

Imperial Service Medal. GV coinage head issue (John James Bate) Important: The award of the medal to John James Bate is verified as published in the London Gazette issue of, 17 January 1928, shown under the Home Civil Service List recorded as a 'Joiner, H.M. Dockyard, Chatham' Condition: GVF

Imperial Service Medal. GV crowned head issue (George Grimstead) Important: The award of the Imperial Service Medal to George Grimstead was published in the London Gazette issue of 22 January 1937 - at the time of his award he is shown as having been a Postman at Sutton-in-Ashfield Post Office, Nottingham, England Reverse of medal riband is fitted with the original hinged-brooch wearing bar, and the medal contained in it's original plush leatherette case of issue. Condition: Toned GVF

Imperial Service Medal. GV second issue'coinage head' (Alfred Moore.) Note: Naming is officially engraved Important: Award confirmed as published in the London Gazette issue of 16 August 1921, wherein Alfred Moore is shown as holding the appointment of 'Clerk & Schoolmaster' H.M. Prison, Portland Alfred Moore was a native Princetown, Dartmoor, Devon, England, where he was born circa 1858. He was married to Harriet Moore (nee Mitchell), who bore him 3 x children comprising, 1 x son, Alfred Charles and 2 x daughters, Harriet and Beatrice. A long standing member of the H.M. Prison Service (as was his father before him), his career and postings can be traced from the national Census records for England and Wales as under; - 1881: Granite Stonecutter, residing at Princetown, Devon - 1891: Assistant Warder, H.M. Convict Prison, Gillingahm, Kent - 1901: Warder & Discipline Clerk, Portland Prison (residing 12 'A' Quarters) - 1911: Clerk, H.M. Prison Service, Convict Department (residing 1 'A' Quarters) The Great War and Long Service medals of the recipients son, 'Alfred Charles Moore', are offered for sale elsewhere on the website of Aberdeen Medals Condition: EF

Imperial Service Medal. GV \'Crowned Head\' issue (George Charles Kendell.) Medal verification: The award of the Imperial Service Medal to George Charles Kendell - who was a \'Driller, H.M. Dockyard, Portsmouth - is confirmed entitled per the award publication in the London Gazette issue of 21 March 1933 George Charles Kendell, son of George Kendell (a Chief Petty Officer, Royal Navy) and Ellen Kendell (nee Savage) was a native of Gosport, Hampshire, England. where he was baptized on, 6 April 1873. George described as a \'Groom\' and claiming to be 18 years & 4 months of age, enlisted in the British Army at Gosport, Hampshire, England, on, 17 December 1891, and the same day was posted to the 4th Hussars, a cavalry regiment of the British Army. George\'s military career was short-lived, as he only served for a total of 1 year & 255 days, taking his final discharge on, 28 August 1893. His entire military service had been spent on \'Home Service\', and the cause of his discharge had been due to being classified as medically unfit for further service (his Military Service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives). By the time of the 1901 National Census for England & Wales, George was described as a \'Driller (Shipbuilding)\' and residing with his wife, Eliza Jane Kendell (nee Bull) and 2 x children, George Alfred Kendell (3) & Ellen Dorothy Kendell (8 months) at, 6 Alver Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. By the time of the 1911 National Census, George, employed as a \'Ships Driller\' at the Naval Dockyard, and now residing at, 64 North Street, Portsea. George Charles Kendall is reported to have died at Portsmouth, England, sometime during the first quarter of 1955 The medal fitted with a good long length of contemporary silk \'moire\' riband Condition: Toned GVF

Imperial Service Medal. GVI 2nd type legend issue (James William Jones) Important: The award of the medal is verified as published in the London Gazette issue of, 30 July 1952, shown under the Home Civil Service List, recorded as a 'Technician. Class I, London Telecommunications Region' Condition: GVF

Imperial Service Medal. GVI first issue (George Henry Wigley Marriott.) Important: The award was published in the London Gazette issue of 2 December 1938 - at the time of his award the recipient is shown as being employed as a Postman, Newark George was a native of Newark upon Trent, Nottinghamshire, England, where he was born circa 1880. Employed a a 'Rural Postman', George his wife and family, were residing at 50 Hatton Gardens, Newark, at the time of the 1911 Census of England and Wales. George died at Weymouth. Dorset, England, sometime in the third quarter of 1965 The medal retaining the original riband of issue fitted with the issue mounting brooch, this latter retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings The medal sold together with the original leatherette plush case of issue Condition: EF

Imperial Service Medal. GVI first issue (Lillie Victoria Baker) Important: Medal verified as published in the London Gazette issue of 21 November 1947, to Lillie Victoria Baker, who was an 'Overseer' in the London Postal Region Lillie Victoria Baker, daughter of Harry John Baker (Pianoforte Dealer) & Emily Baker (nee Honeyball) was a native of, Croydon, Surrey, England, where she was born on 7 December 1887. The 1911 National Census for England and Wales records Lillie working as a Post Office Clerk and living with her parents & 4 x sibling sisters at the family residence located at, 17 St Michaels Road, Wallington, Surrey, England. At the time of the compilation of the 1939 National Register of England and Wales, Lillie is recorded therein described as a 'Post Office Clerk', living with her widowed mother and sisters at, 22 Onslow Gardens, Wallington, Sutton, Surrey. Lillie Victoria Baker died in Wallington, Surrey, England, on 26 March 1955 The medal mounted on its original silk moire riband, complete with silver/silvered mounting bar, which latter retains the original hinged pin and clasp fittings as issued Condition: About EF

Imperial Service Medal. GVI first type (Charles Richard Edwards) The medal fitted with it's original silk riband and complete with issue mounting brooch, this last retaining it's hinged pin and clasp fittings Charles Richard Edwards (born circa 1882) was a Town Postman (Post Office Worker) in Birkenhead, Lancashire, England. In 1911 the Census for England & Wales shows that Charles was married to his wife, Janet, and then living at 17 Elmswood Road, Birkenhead. Charles and Janet later resided at 166 Rodney Street, Birkenhead, and is is recorded as having died 18 February 1951. He left his estate valued at about GBP 817 to his widow, Janet Robertson Edwards Condition: EF

Imperial Service Medal. GVI first type (David John Townsend) Important: The award was published in the Supplement to the London Gazette issue of 22 November 1946 - at the time of his award the recipient is shown as being employed as Acting Senior Experimental Assistant, Admiralty Engineering Laboratory, West Drayton The medal fitted with original silk issue riband and mounting bar this latter retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Edge bruise otherwise GVF

Imperial Service Order. EdVII issue in silver, gold and enamel The order fitted with riband and un-named as issued Condition: GVF

Imperial Service Order. GVI isue. Gold, silver and enamel breast badge The insignia - and uncommonly (?) the hinged brooch pin for the riband - both bearing makers and silver hallmarks, of 'Elkington, Birmingham, 1938' Note: The insignia contained in plush case of issue, with Imperial Service Order in gilt letters tolled on upper outer lid. Innner lid with logo of 'Elkington, London' Condition: GVF

Independence Medal 1947 (7482 Sep. Balwan Singh, J.K.S.F.) Balwan Singh, 9th Battalion Jammu & Kashmir State Forces Infantry, is confirmed as being a fatal casualty of the first 'Indo-Pak' War of 1947-48 The Commonwealth War Graves Commission record Balwan as being the son of Sant Singh, of Gurah Salathian, Jammu, Kashmir, and husband of Om Devi, of Gurah Salathian His date of death is shown as being between 26 and 27 October 1947 Almost certainly Balwan would have been 'Killed-in-Action' or 'Died-of-Wounds' during the confused and bitter fighting when the State Forces of Jammu & Kashmir stood alone to repel the rampaging - Pakistani orchestrated - armed 'Pathan' laskhars The 9th Battalion Jammu & Kashmir Infantry subsequently became an integral unit of the Indian Army where it is now 8th Battalion Jammu and Kashmir Rifles Inspite of the high number of casualties incurred by the J&K State Forces in the fighting of 1947-48, confirmed medals to casualties are scarce on the market - the moreso in such good condition as the item here being offered Condition: GVF

India - Bihar State: Lot of two shoulder title badges. Bihar Military Police & Bihar Armed Police. Gilding metal shoulder title badges (x 2) The reverses of both badges retaining their original loop fittings, as issued The Bihar Military Police is the state armed police force for the Bihar Police with headquarters at Patna led by CAPFs officer on deputation. It is frequently involved in clashes with Maoist rebels. The force has been expanded since 2006 to deal with the Maoist insurgency. It has 16 Battalions with approximately 1,000 personnel in each, from Bihar Military Police 1 to Bihar Military Police 16. Bihar Military Police 1 Gorkha Battalion is a Reserved Battalion mainly compromising of Indian domiciled Gorkhas. They are used for high level security duties, protecting the governor and others. Its headquarters is in Patna with nearly 1,500 serving personnel. Bihar Military Police 16 is a battalion recruiting only retired Indian Army soldiers. Condition: GVF

India (Dominion): Independence Medal 1947 (12405 Jemdr. Mukhtiar Singh, J. & K. S.F.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, holding the Junior Commissioned Officer appointment of Jemadar, while serving with Jammu & Kashmir State Forces Awarded to \'All-Ranks\' of the Indian Armed Forces, including Indian Princely State Forces, together with some \'qualifying\' British service personnel (i.e. those who served on attachment post, 15 August 1947, and or had elected to remain serving in the Indian Army after that daTe). All Gurkha \'All Ranks\' who had opted to join the British Army on 1 January 1948 were also eligible and awarded the medal During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947 fought exclusively in the region of Jammu & Kashmir, the Jammu and Kashmir Forces bore the brunt of the fighting - and incurred the highest losses in killed and wounded during that conflict Scarce seen named to a JCO of the Jammu & Kashmir State Forces Condition: GVF

India (Princely States): Bharatpur State Police. Cap / Pagri / Turban badge. A die-cast gilding metal badge. Circa 1912-1947 The insignia retains on reverse its vertical hinged pina nd clasp fittings, for attaching to the fold of a \'Pagri\', turban or hat The Rajasthan princely state of Bharatpur ceded sovereignty to India, 15 August 1947 A handsome and scarce seen Indian Princely States police cap badge Condition: GVF

India (Princely States): Bikaner Golden Jubilee Medal 1937. A length of original full-size silk medal ribbon The used folded riband length is approx 14.5 cm (just under 6 x inches) The Bikaner Golden Jubilee Medal was issued to celebrate the 50 year reign (1887-1937) by Maharaja Ganga Singh (a Boxer Rebellion veteran) It has been estimated (ref 'Indian Princely Medals' (McClenaghan, 1996) that 2,000 Bikaner Golden Jubilee Medals were issued in silver (others in gold were issued to members of the Bikaner Royal Family), and that at least 19 x medals were awarded to British subjects with the approval of the Viceroy of India Minor marks, otherwise a scarce to find Princely States medal riband, ideal for mounting on a medal Condition: VF

India (Princely States): Gwalior Police Force. White metal shoulder title. Circa 1911-1947 Abbreviated \'G.P.F.\' shoulder title badge for Gwalior State Police The insignia complete with its original two loop fittings Condition: GVF

India (Princely States): Jammu & Kashmir. Gulmarg Golf Club. Bronze prize medal Metal: Bronze Weight: Approximately 20g Dimension: Approximately 39mm Obverse: A turbaned bust of Maharaja Partap Singh GCSI GCIE GBE, in jewels and uniform - the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir State (who reigned 1885-1925) Reverse: Gulmarg Golf Club clubhouse to centre, with green to front and buildings in foreground. In background the hills, alpine trees and high mountains of the High Himalaya. Medals are known in hallmarked silver and bronze, the former with makers marks for \'Hamilton & Inches (Edinburgh, Scotland) The Gulmarg Golf Club has the distinction of having the highest altitude 18 hole golf course in the world - and is located in the \'High Himalaya\'. It became a legendary and much patronized Golf Club by the British during the era of the British Raj The origin of Gulmarg as the Golfing Mecca of India goes back to the late 19th century when a 6-hole course was made in 1890-91 by Colonel Neville Chamberlain - the greens were known as browns in those days. By 1896, three more holes in the nullah, below Raja Sir Amar Singh\'s house, were added. In 1901, the Maharaja of Kashmir (Partab Singh) donated land at Gulmarg for laying out a golf course, which came to be known as the Upper Golf Course. In 1915 a 9-hole course, also known as \'Rabbits Course\' was also built. There was a separate 6-hole course for children. By the 1920s the resort was totally covered with golf courses: two 18-hole courses, the ‘Upper Course’ and the ‘Lower’ and one 9-hole middle course, which was more famous as the ‘Rabbits Course. The first Golf championship was played at Gulmarg in 1922 - and the Gulmarg Golf Club Medals with the portrait of Maharaja Partap Singh, date from this time The Nedou\'s Cup was introduced in 1929. In 1930, ‘The World’ beat Scotland. The same year saw the D.P. Vasu Championship for Women and the Children\'s Golf Competition. In 1931 the women\'s foursomes played at Gulmarg on the Lower Course. The Northern India Amateur Golf Championship was played from 1947 to 1953. After the troubled times of 1948 when golfing had come to stand still, the J&K government took over the maintenance of the now 18-hole course. Enthusiasts welcomed the revival of golf in Gulmarg in 1954 when many events, such as Duncan Vase, O.P. Vase, Civil Cup and Nedou’s Cup tournaments were held. Peter Thomson Associates of Australia redesigned and laid out the golf course to fit it with its natural beauty, by changing the location of greens and making it more challenging. The Northern India Championship was played at Gulmarg till 1989 when it had to be shifted to the Delhi Golf Club due to problems in the Valley. Scarce, especially in such good condition Condition: GVF

India (Princely States): Jammu & Kashmir. Gulmarg Golf Club. Silver prize medal Metal: Silver with Sterling Silver Birmingham England Hallmark for 1927 Weight: Approximately 25g Dimension: Approximately 39mm Obverse: A turbaned bust of Maharaja Partap Singh GCSI GCIE GBE, in jewels and uniform - the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir State (who reigned 1885-1925) Reverse: Gulmarg Golf Club clubhouse to centre, with green to front and buildings in foreground. In background the hills, alpine trees and high mountains of the High Himalaya. Medals are known in hallmarked silver and bronze, all of the former seen to date have the makers marks for \'Hamilton & Inches (Edinburgh, Scotland) The Gulmarg Golf Club has the distinction of having the highest altitude 18 hole golf course in the world - and is located in the \'High Himalaya\'. It became a legendary and much patronized Golf Club by the British during the era of the British Raj The origin of Gulmarg as the Golfing Mecca of India goes back to the late 19th century when a 6-hole course was made in 1890-91 by Colonel Neville Chamberlain - the greens were known as browns in those days. By 1896, three more holes in the nullah, below Raja Sir Amar Singh\'s house, were added. In 1901, the Maharaja of Kashmir (Partab Singh) donated land at Gulmarg for laying out a golf course, which came to be known as the Upper Golf Course. In 1915 a 9-hole course, also known as \'Rabbits Course\' was also built. There was a separate 6-hole course for children. By the 1920s the resort was totally covered with golf courses: two 18-hole courses, the ‘Upper Course’ and the ‘Lower’ and one 9-hole middle course, which was more famous as the ‘Rabbits Course. The first Golf championship was played at Gulmarg in 1922 - and the Gulmarg Golf Club Medals with the portrait of Maharaja Partap Singh, date from this time The Nedou\'s Cup was introduced in 1929. In 1930, ‘The World’ beat Scotland. The same year saw the D.P. Vasu Championship for Women and the Children\'s Golf Competition. In 1931 the women\'s foursomes played at Gulmarg on the Lower Course. The Northern India Amateur Golf Championship was played from 1947 to 1953. After the troubled times of 1948 when golfing had come to stand still, the J&K government took over the maintenance of the now 18-hole course. Enthusiasts welcomed the revival of golf in Gulmarg in 1954 when many events, such as Duncan Vase, O.P. Vase, Civil Cup and Nedou’s Cup tournaments were held. Peter Thomson Associates of Australia redesigned and laid out the golf course to fit it with its natural beauty, by changing the location of greens and making it more challenging. The Northern India Championship was played at Gulmarg till 1989 when it had to be shifted to the Delhi Golf Club due to problems in the Valley. Scarce, especially in such good condition

India (Princely States): Kalat State Police (now in Pakistan). Gilding metal rank badge circa 1902-1948 The Princely State of Kalat - located in the state Baluchistan (now Balochistan, Pakistan) - ceded their sovereignty to Pakistan on 27 March 1948 The badge retaining its original loop fittings on reverse Condition: GVF

India (Princely States): Patiala State Police: Sub-Inspector shoulder badge title. Circa 1920-1947 Patiala - a Sikh state - was the largest and most influential of all the Princely States located in the Punjab region of India The badge complete with its originals loop fittings as issued Scarce Condition: GVF

India (Republic): Indian Police. Lot of 9 x white metal (5) and gilding metal (4) items of rank insignia India gained its independence on 15 August 1947, and severed its dominion status on 1 January 1950, when it became a republic Comprising: - Ashoka\'s Lion (replaced the Imperial Crown worn by Superintendent\'s and above). White metal - Ashoka\'s Lion (replaced the Imperial Crown worn by Superintendent\'s and above. Gilding metal - Large silvered rank star. White metal - Large silvered rank star. White metal - Medium silvered rank star. White metal - Rank badge with \'Ashoka\'s Chakri\'. White metal - Large gilt rank star. Gilding metal - Large gilt rank star. With wreath. Gilding metal - Medium gilt rank star. Gilding metal All un-marked and includes minor variations in size / design, as illustrated Condition: EF

India (Republic): Police Independence Medal 1950 An un-named medal, as issued Awarded to all Police personnel who were serving in India on 26 January 1950 The date 26 January 1950 pertains to the day that India became a Republic Condition: GVF

India (Republic): Police Independence Medal 1950 An un-named medal, as issued Awarded to all Police personnel who were serving on 26 January 1950 The date 26 January 1950 pertains to the day that India became a Republic Condition: About EF

India (Republic): Police Independence Medal 1950 An un-named medal, as issued Awarded to all Police personnel who were serving in India on 26 January 1950 The date 26 January 1950 pertains to the day that India became a Republic Condition: About EF

India (Republic): Videsh Seva Medal. With clasp 'Korea' in hindi language (5229652 L-Nk. R.P. Thapa. Para R.) The recipient R.P. Thapa, was by ethnicity a Gurkha, holding the appointment of Lance-Naik (Lance Corporal) while serving with 2nd Battalion Parachute Regiment of the Indian Army Note: The Indian Parachute Regiment was formally established in 1952, with three former airborne battalions of the Indian Army being transferred to the new regiment, the restyled battalions becoming; - 1st Battalion The Parachute Regiment (Punjab) - 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (Maratha) - 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (Kumaon) From it's inception in 1952, the Parachute Regiment, was made open to recruits from all ethnicities / faiths / classes, including Gurkhas. 'Initially' the Gurkhas were posted to 2/Para. 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (Maratha), had the distinction of being the first battalion of the new Parachute Regiment to serve overseas from India when they were deployed with the Indian Custodian Force serving under the auspices of the Neutral Nations Repatriation Committee. An estimated 125,000 North Korean and Chinese POW's had been captured by United Nations Forces during the Korean War, and post armistice, approximately more than a third of those POW's were refusing repatriation. The NNRC's military force was provided exclusively by India, as the 'Indian Custodian Force' with function to provIde the security to protect, guard,process and where possible repatriate the remaining POW's. In total, India sent 5 x contingents of army & red cross personnel to the Indian Custodian Force, the contingents embarking from India variously between 18 March - 25 September 1953 The main body of 2/Para, comprising 12 x Officers, 15 x JCO's, 434 x 'Other Ranks & 23 x non-combatant followers were embarked from Dum Dum airport, Calcutta on, 25 September 1953, in four massive 'Globe Master (C-124)' aircraft provided by the United Nations Command, and were subsequently landed in transit at, Itazuke, Japan. From Japan, 2/Para then embarked on the U.S.S. Menifee, ocean-bound for Inchon, Korea. From Inchon, 2/Para were then airlifted by helicopter on 29 September 1953, to their base at 'Hind Nagar' created at Panmunjong in the 'Demilitarised Zone'. Another party of 2nd Para comprising 1 x Officer & 119 'Other Ranks' reached Korea on 6 October 1953. 2/Para was allocated an estimated 3,000 POW's to process during their service in Korea. The good-works of the NNRC and the presence of the Indian Custodian Force came to an end in late January 1954, and the Para's embarked aboard the S.S. Jalagopal, on 20 February 1954, for the return voyage to Madras, via the British colonies of Hong Kong & Singapore The Videsh Seva Medal was created on 26 January 1960, and the clasp 'Korea' (instituted by MOD Notification No. 1339 of 22 July 1960, became the very first clasp to be awarded with the 'Overseas Medal' Very scarce seen on the market Condition: GVF

India (Republic): Videsh Seva Medal. With clasp \'Bhutan\' in Hindi language (3167151 Hav R Singh Jat R) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith holding the non commissioned officer rank of \'Havildar\' (Sergeant) while serving with a battalion of the Jat Regiment of the Indian Army Bhutan: The clasp was instituted on 26 January 1960. Basic qualifying criteria is 180 days service in Bhutan, while attached to the Indian Army Training Tea, or deployed on \'Road Construction\' duties Jat Regiment: Soldiers of the Jat Regiment are recruited 89% from the Jat community and rest from other castes of North India. As of 2024, the muti-battalion Jat Regiment comprises: 21 x Regular Army Battalions; 2 x Territorial Army Battalions & 4 x affiliated battalions of the Rashtriya Rifles (Counter-Insurgency Force). The Regimental Centre is located at, Bareilly Cantonment, Uttar Pradesh Condition: VF

India (Republic): Videsh Seva Medal. With clasp \'Korea\' in hindi language (4033514 Nk. Ck. S.S. Negi. Garr Rif.) The recipient by ethnicity & faith a Garhwali Hindu, holding the non commissioned officer rank and appointment of Naik-Clerk (Corporal Clerk) while serving with the 3rd Battalion Garhwal Rifles of the Indian Army Note: The recipients unique Army Service Number is from the block allocated to the - then - Royal Garhwal Rifles - in the period following the Independence of India on 15 August 1947, and prior to 1950. Any Indian veterans of the pre-war 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles, or Second World War veterans of the Royal Garhwal Rifles (title changed in 1945 - and the Royal title dropped from all appointments following the creation of the Republic of India in 1950), were allocated new unique Army Service numbers, sequentially, circa 1949 Important: The 3rd Battalion, was the only battalion from the Garhwal Rifles that served in Korea 3rd Battalion Garhwal Rifles: Was the junior of the three regular infantry battalions of the Garhwal Rifles, only having been raised in 1916. 3rd Battalion Garhwal Rifles, had the distinction of being the first battalion of the Garhwal Rifles to serve overseas from India when they were deployed with the Indian Custodian Force serving under the auspices of the Neutral Nations Repatriation Committee An estimated 125,000 North Korean and Chinese POW's had been captured by United Nations Forces during the Korean War, and post armistice, approximately more than a third of those POW's were refusing repatriation. The NNRC's military force was provided exclusively by India, as the 'Indian Custodian Force' with function to provIde the security to protect, guard, process and where possible repatriate the remaining POW's In total, India sent 5 x contingents of army & red cross personnel to the Indian Custodian Force, the contingents embarking from India variously between 18 March - 25 September 1953 The Videsh Seva Medal was created on 26 January 1960, and the clasp 'Korea' (instituted by MOD Notification No. 1339 of 22 July 1960) became the very first clasp to be awarded with the 'Overseas Medal' Very scarce seen on the market

India (Republic): Videsh Seva Medal. With clasp \'Sri Lanka\' in Hindi language (14289244 Nk J S Nair) Note: No regiment is shown on this medal, however the recipients unique army number, is confirmed as being in the block allocated to the Artillery Regiment The recipient J.S. Nair was by ethnicity an Indian from Western India, holding the appointment of Naik (Corporal) while serving with Artillery Regiment of the Indian Army - The Gunners\' The Videsh Seva Medal was created on 26 January 1960, and the clasp \'Sri Lanka\' was originally instituted by MOD Notification No. 1804 of 28 June 1971 (for award to Indian personnel serving on attachment in training capacities) and was subsequently amended on, 29 July 1989, at which time the award was extended to all personnel of the Indian Peake Keeping Force, or IPK., that served in Sri-Lanka between 1987-1990, during the Sri-Lankan Civil War The IPKF was the Republic of India\'s largest overseas deployment of military personnel - and its bloodiest - the Indian Armed Forces sustained an estimated 1,200 personnel killed in action and several thousand wounded while serving with IPKF Condition: VF

India Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GVI issue (GB 6750 L-Nk. Ghanim Khan, 14 Punjab R.) Important: The recipient was a pre-war regular, and re-numbered with unique \'Garrison Battalion\' prefix on being posted to one of the 2 x \'War Raised\' \'Garrison Battalions\' of the 14th Punjab Regiment The prefix GB in the recipients regimental number indicating that he was latterly serving with a Garrison Battalion 14th Punjab Regiment raised 2 x Garrison Battalions during the Second World War, viz: - 25th Garrison Battalion, 14th Punjab Regiment raised at Ferozepore, August 1941. On conversion to active status in July 1942, this battalion was restyled as 16/14th Punjab Regiment, and served in India prior to being disbanded in July 1944 - 26th Garrison Battalion, 14th Punjab Regiment raised at Ferozepore, March 1942. The battalion was converted to \'Active\' status in January 1945, but unlike the preceding 25th GB, it was never re-numbered. It served in India and was subsequently posted to the exotic and far flung \'Cocos Islands\' - a rare Indian Ocean posting for any Indian Army personnel. The battalion was disbanded before the close of 1945 Note: On formation \'War Raised\' Garrison Battalions of all infantry regiments of the British Indian Army, received postings of pre-war regulars and or reservists as trained cadre\'s, and Lance Naik Ghanim Khan would have been such a soldier Scarce seen LSGC named to serving soldier of a short-lived Garrison Battalion of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India Distinguished Service Medal. GV first issue 'Kaisar-Hind' obverse. With swivel suspension in silver (A Miniature Medal) This, a rare variant bearing the same reverse as a naval DSM, i.e., with inclusion of a crown! Pre GVI miniature IDSM's are rare in miniature on the market, the moreso this variant type Condition: EF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (87 W. E. E. McKinley. Rlys.) Provenance: Dix Noon Webb. Lot 553, sale date 16 July 2016 William Edward Eric Mckinley, son of Albert Wiseman Mckinley and Mary Constance McKinley, was born at Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India on 5 November 1890. At the time of William's birth, his father was employed as a boilermaker with the North Western Railway at Saharanpur Station, one of the company?s major service centres with adjoining marshalling sheds, and which around flourished a large ?Railway Community.? Like his father - and other family members before him - William subsequently joined the North Western Railways. By 1926, he is recorded as being resident in Lahore, Punjab, India, where he was employed in the company?s Mechanical Engineering Department. On, 8 February 1926, William married Mary Millicent Webster, at Sialkot, Punjab, India. A scarce medal for 'Railways' service on the North West Frontier of British India Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (Feroze. Rlys.) The recipient was an Indian civilian employee of the 'Railways' Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (RP.977 Sepoy Moha Alam, Ind. Tel. Dept.) The prefix RP before the recipients regimental number denotes that he was attached to the Rawalpindi Division of the Indian Telegraph Department The recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) who was serving on attachment with the civilian Indian Telegraph Department Note: Reference Lt Col E.W.C. Sandes? book ?The Indian Sappers and Miners? provides a little information. In January 1890 the Indian Telegraph Department assumed responsibility for military telegraphy in India, and it was decided that in future expeditions the Department should make all arrangements for Army telegraphs, using either civilian telegraphists or Indian Sapper and Miner personnel who had been attached for training. A scarce early 'Telegraphists' medal to a soldier serving with the Government of India's 'Civilian' organization 'Indian Telegraph Department' Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type silver issue. With 3 x clasps \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\', \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' & \'Mohmand 1933 (942 Dvr. Jaimal Singh, 24/P. Batty.) Note: The upper clasps attached by silver rods. With minor official correction to 'Batty', and as issued Important: Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (7th Edition, 2006), the regiment is confirmed as present in all of the 3 x campaigns commemorated by the clasps- and was one of only 2 x Mountain Battery's (the other was 'Dearajat') to qualify for this particular medal clasp combination. At the time of qualifying for latter clasp the 24th Hazara Pack Battery was e-styled as 4th (Hazara) Mountain Battery, R.A. (F.F.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith who was holding the rank of Driver while serving with 24th Hazara Pack Battery, a Mountain Artillery battery of the British Indian Army The 'Hazara' Mountain Battery had its origins dating back to 1851 All Indian Mountain Battery's were subject to an exhausting chronology of re-styled name changes, throughout the course of their distinguished history - the Hazara's were no exception - as evinced by the below unit chronology: - 1851 raised as the Hazara Mountain Train - 1858 became part of the Punjab Irregular Force - 1865 became the Hazara Mountain Battery - 1876 became No 4 (Hazara) Punjab Mountain Battery - 1903 became the 24th Hazara Mountain Battery (Frontier Force) - 1920 became the 24th Hazara Pack Battery (Frontier Force) - 1921 became the 104th (Hazara) Pack Battery - 1922 became the 104th (Hazara) Pack Battery (Frontier Force) - 1924 became 104th (Hazara) Pack Battery R.A. (F.F.) - 1927 4th (Hazara) Indian Mountain Battery, R.A. (F.F.) - 1928: 4th (Hazara) Mountain Battery, R.A. (F.F.) - 1939: 4th Hazara Mountain Battery F.F. - 1947 allocated to India - 56 Field Regiment (JITRA) as P Battery. Retains the Piffer Colors Throughout all the above changes to 1947, the 'Hazara's', and all the other Mountain Battery's of the former Punjab Irregular Frontier Force, continued to refer to themselves by their regional titles, viz, Kohat, Derajat, Peshawar & Hazara Mountain Battery's A scarce Mountain Gunner combination of campaign clasps for multiple actions on the North West Frontier of India Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV second issue with clasp \'North West Frontier 1935\' (6966 U.P. L-Naik. Imam-ud-Din, 1-4 Bombay Grs.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of Rajputana Mussalman ethnicity & faith holding the appointment of Un-Paid Lance-Naik (Un-paid Lance-Corporal) while serving with the 1st Battalion 4th Bombay Grenadiers, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army Second World War: During the early war year 1-4 Bombay Grenadiers was converted to a \'Motorized Battalion\' serving with 2nd / later re-designated 252nd Indian Armoured Brigade, and deployed overseas in July 1941, where through to 1946 the \'Grinders\' served in Iraq and Persia Condition: Dark toned GVF

India General Service 1854-1895: Bronze issue with clasp 'Kachin Hills 1892-93' (Bhisty Sajan Singh 33rd Regt (3rd Burma Bn)) Recipient was an attested Indian non-combatant follower performing the trade of Bhisty (Water Carrier), while attached to the 33rd Regt (3rd Burma Bn), Madras Infantry of the Indian Army The vitally important, but unglamorous trade of 'Bhisty', was immortalised in postetrity by the 'Imperial' Poet Laureate Rudyard Kipling, in his poem 'Gunga Din'. The poem, based on the deeds of gallantry performed by an unlikely hero 'Bhisty' or water-carrier during the Indian Mutiny, and which was made into a classic block-buster Hollywood movie of that name. Rare clasp issue in Bronze - and very desirable in this condition Condition: GVF

India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Chin-Lushai 1889-90 (956 Pte. Curpenen, 2nd Madras Infy.) Recipient was a Private serving in the 2nd Madras Regiment of the Indian Army Condition: Toned GVF

India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu (Havildar Mahomed Fauzil, 35th Regt. Native Infy.) The recipient was a Havildar (Sergeant) serving with the 35th Regiment of Native Infantry - a unit of the East India Company's Madras Presidency Army A scarce medal and clasp to find on the market to the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu (Uppiah, 49th Regt. Native Infy.) The recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the 49th Regiment of Infantry - a unit of the East India Company's Madras Presidency Army A scarce medal and clasp to find on the market to the Indian Army Condition: About VF

India General Service 1854-95, 2 clasps, 'North West Frontier' & 'Bhootan' (595 Corpl. W. Craig, Bengal Saprs. & Miners) William Craig was a native of the Parish of Thomastown, Dublin, Ireland, where he was born circa 1839. A 'Cabinet Maker' by occupation, he attested for the Bengal Army of the Honourable East India Company, at Dublin on 24 June 1859, at which time he was 20 years of age. He landed at India on 29 October 1860, and was posted to the Bengal Sappers and Miners, with which corps he subsequently saw active service during the North West Frontier and Bhootan campaigns, for which he received a fairly scarce award to a European 'Other Rank' of a two clasp IGS 1854 medal. On the disbandment of the Bengal Army of the East India Company, William transferred his service to the British Army, and the 'Infantry of the Line' joining firstly 104th Foot, then 1st Battalion 3rd Foot and finally 1st Battalion 17th Foot, with which later regiment he served in Afghanistan during the second Afghan War (although 'entitled' to an Afghan War Medal ref WO 100/52, which roll confirms that William had embarked for England on 5 November 1880, and taken his discharge on 21 December 1880, well 'before' the medal was officially sanctioned on 19 March 1881, it is not known whether he was ever forwarded, and or received an Afghanistan Medal, not least as his extant service papers which are accessible and held at The National Archives, make no mention of such a medal. At discharge William was credited with 21 years and 99 days service, of which 20 years and 2 months (including two months additional time to date of disembarkation) had been spent overseas as under; - India: 19 years and 3 months - Afghanistan: 9 months At discharge he held the rank of Private and his military conduct was described as 'Very Good' - previously had held the rank of Sergeant - and that his name had twice appeared in the Regimental Defaulters Book, and had twice been tried by Court Martial. His intended future place of residence was given as, London Scarce combination of clasps to a European 'Other-Rank' Condition: About GVF

India General Service 1854-95, 2 clasps, Bhootan, North West Frontier (Sepoy Suntea Thappa, 66th or Goorkha Regt.) Note: Upper clasp attached by rivets. With small \'Bazaar Wallah\' silver test mark on rim Recipient was a Sepoy (Rifleman) serving with the 66th or Goorkha Regiment of the Indian Army In 1881 this Gurkha regiment was retitled 1st Gurkha (Rifle) Regiment Condition: VF

India General Service 1854-95, 2 clasps, Hazara 1891, Waziristan 1894-5 (3342 Rifleman Debising Thapa, 1st Bn. 4th Gurkha Rifles) Note: Upper clasp attached by rivets Important: The 'Hazara 1891' clasp is rare to regiment, and only awarded to 4 GR personnel who were on attachment away from their parent unit, most likely serving as an orderly to a British Officer, or with specialist technical skills, i.e. signaller etc. 1/4 GR was stationed on the adjacent Samana range during the Hazara 1891 campaign A scarce regimental clasp combination - as issued Condition: GVF

India General Service 1854-95, 3 clasps, Bhootan, Looshai, Naga 1879-80 (Sepoy Dhunpaul Rye, 44th Regt. N.I.) Note: Upper clasps attached by silver rods Recipient was a Gurkha serving as a Sepoy (Private) in the 44th Regiment Native Infantry of the Indian Army A superb combination of clasps, the 44th being the only infantry regiment of the Indian Army to qualify for all 3 x clasps represented on this medal - a medal representing a lot of hard fought campaigns, not least the 'Naga' campaign whereat the 44th suffered no less than 25% casualties at the capture of stockade during the Naga camapign In 1907 the descendent unit was retitled as 1st Battalion 8th Gurkha Rifles Condition: Suspension claw tightened GVF

India General Service 1854-95, 3 clasps, Burma 1885-7, Burma 1887-89, N.E. Frontier 1891 (1290 Sepoy Judhbir Ram 44th. Bl. Infy.) Note: With single official correction to 1 x letter only of forename - exactly as issued Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (Seventh edition, 2006) the unit, a 'Gurkha' class regiment, is confirmed as being present in all the campaigns commemorated on this particular multi-clasp medal The lower clasp with adapted lugs to mount the subsequent clasp is typical found on medals originally issued with flush clasps, that needed to be removed and or adapted to mount subsequent later issue clasps The recipient was a Gurkha soldier serving as a Sepoy (Private) in the 44th Regiment, Gurkha (Light) Infantry of the Indian Army The regiment was restyled as 8th Gurkha Rifles in 1903 - and was a Gurkha Regiment with a long and highly distinguished history of campaign service on the North East Frontier of India, Burma and in Tibet Condition: GVF

India General Service 1854-95, 3 clasps, Burma 1885-7, Burma 1887-89, N.E. Frontier 1891 (833 Sepoy Manbir Thapa (2d.) 44th. Bl. Infy.) Note: Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (Seventh edition, 2006) the unit, a 'Gurkha' class regiment, is confirmed as being present in all the campaigns commemorated on this particular multi-clasp medal The lower clasp with adpated lugs to mount the subsequent clasp is typical found on medals originally issued with flush clasps, that needed to be removed and or adpated to mount subsequent later issue clasps The recipient was a Gurkha soldier serving as a Sepoy (Private) in the 44th Regiment, Gurkha (Light) Infantry of the Indian Army The regiment was restyled as 8th Gurkha Rifles in 1903 - and a unit with a long and distinguished history of campaign service on the North East Frontier of India, Burma and in Tibet Condition: About GVF

India General Service 1854-95, two clasps, Samana 1891, Waziristan 1894-5 (2479 Rifleman. Manbir Rana (3) 1st Bn 4th Gurkha Regt) Note: Top clasp riveted with upper clasp side carriage pierced on each side The recipient was a Gurkha Rifleman serving with the 1st Battalion 4th Gurkha Rifles The numeral in brackets after name (3) indicates that No 2479 was the 'Third' soldier of the very same name serving in the regiment at the same time, the respective 'same name' soldiers being distinguished on nominal rolls of the period by different different regimental, and suffix numbers.... Condition: Toned GF

India General Service 1854-95. Silver issue with 3 x clasps, \'N.E. Frontier 1891\', \'Burma 1887-89\' & \'Burma 1885-7\' (1173 Bugler Mogal Singh 44th. Bl. Infy.) The upper clasps attached by contemporary rivets Note: Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (Seventh edition, 2006) the unit, a 'Gurkha' class regiment, is confirmed as being present in all three of the campaigns commemorated on this medal The recipient was a soldier of Gurkha ethnicity who held the appointment of 'Bugler' while serving in the 44th Regiment, Gurkha (Light) Infantry, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army In 1903, the unit was restyled as 8th Gurkha Rifles in 1903 - and was a Gurkha Regiment with a long and very distinguished history of campaign service on the North East Frontier of India, Burma and in Tibet A desirable medal in nice toned condition to a Gurkha 'Bugler' Condition: Toned about GVF

India General Service 1854-95. Silver issue with 4 x clasps 'N.E. Frontier 1891', 'Chin-Lushai 1889-90', 'Burma 1887-89', 'Burma 1885-7' (***9 Sepoy Parbir Thapa 44th Bl. Infy.) Note: The first 3 x digits of regimental number indistinct - it may have been been 1219 or 1279 Provenance: Published in the collection of A.A. Payne L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S., viz 'British and Foreign Orders, War Medals and Decorations (Sheffield, 1911). One of the finest & most extensive collections of Orders, Decorations & Medals ever amassed (approx 2500 medals). This medal being included as one of only 2 x four clasps IGS 1854 medals in the collection. Interestingly, the medal is marked as being 'With Verification Certificate' - and almost certainly provided to Payne by his correspondent Gurkha Rifles officer & collector (Wilson) then serving in British India Important: The clasp 'Chin Lushai 1889-1890' is very scarce to regiment, as while the regiment was extensively deployed in the adjacent 'Chin Hills' 1888-1889, the clasp for 'Chin-Lushai 1889-90' was only awarded to those serving on detachment (ref Campaign Medals awarded to the Gurkha Regiment (J.L. Chapple, 1987 edition - which confirms regiment present for all the other campaigns commemorated on the medal). Amongst the few men of the regiment serving on detachment during the 'Chin-Lushai' expedition of 1889-90, was Subadar Heema Chand (awarded I.O.M. for gallantry in the Naga Hills (GGO 1133 of 12 November 1875) who was later killed in Manipur in 1891), whose magnificent 7 x clasp IGS 1854 and IOM medal were formerly in the Brian Ritchie Collection (DNW 2005)' The recipient was a Gurkha soldier serving as a Sepoy (Private) in the 44th Regiment, Gurkha (Light) Infantry of the Indian Army The regiment was restyled as 8th Gurkha Rifles in 1903 - and was a Gurkha Regiment with a long and very distinguished history of campaign service on the North East Frontier of India, Burma and in Tibet A very scarce & desirable multi-clasp IGS 1854, with excellent provenance to the 44th Regiment Gurkha (Light) Infantry of the Indian Army - later 8th Gurkha Rifles Condition: About VF

India General Service 1854-95. Silver issue with clasp \'Burma 1885-7\' (1291 Private Appajee Row 2nd. Madras Lcrs.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of Mahratta ethnicity and Hindu faith, serving as a Private with the 2nd Madras Lancers of the Madras Presidency Army The 2nd Madras Lancers had the distinction of being the first Cavalry regiment of the British Expedition to deploy on active service in Burma during the period 1885-1887 - and the only Cavalry regiment to deploy on operations in 1885. Reference \'Frontier and Overseas Expeditions from India (Volume 5, India 1912), notable as absent from the original Burma Expeditionary Force was the inclusion of any Cavalry units, stating: Quote, The restriction was presumably based on the assumption that the operations would be confined to the river, and on the current belief that horse rapidly become unserviceable from the effects of climate in Burma. \'A\' squadron, 2nd Madras Light Cavalry, was however, sent to join the force after the fall of Mandalay, and the remainder of the regiment was sent from India in February 1886 Unquote Following the capture of Mandalay, \'A\' Squadron 2nd Madras Lancers was deployed in field operations as follows through to 31 December 1885: - 70 Sabres (1 Officer and 60 \'Sabres\' to Myingyan, Pagan, Minhla and back; 1 Officer and 30 \'Sabres\' to Singu and back A very scarce seen medal to the Madras Cavalry Condition: GVF

India General Service 1854. Bronze issue with clasp 'Chin-Lushai 1889-90' (Sweeper Kharati, 2d Bn. 2d Goorkha Regt.) Note: This was the first medal issue and clasp earned by 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles which battalion had been raised on 6 February 1886 A scarce medal and clasp issue, the moreso found in such unusually fine condition - this example still retaining most of its original lustre Condition: GVF

India General Service 1854. Bronze issue with clasp \'Chin-Lushai 1889-90\' (Sweeper Kharati, 2d Bn. 2d Goorkha Regt.) Note: This was the first medal issue and clasp earned by 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles which battalion had been raised on 6 February 1886 A scarce medal and clasp issue, the moreso found in such unusually fine condition - this example still retaining some of the original lustre Condition: GVF

India General Service 1854. Glazed and gilded. With clasp \'Pegu\' A magnificent un-marked H.E.I.C. presentation piece The silver medal exquisitely gilded, with the planchet contained within obverse & reverse sealed glazed lunettes A choice item of Honourable East India Company history Condition: EF

India General Service 1854. Glazed and gilded. With clasp \'Pegu\' A fine contemporary un-marked H.E.I.C. presentation piece The silver medal lavishly gilded, with the medal planchet contained under obverse & reverse sealed glazed lunettes A choice item of Honourable East India Company history Condition: About EF

India General Service 1854. Silver issue with 3 x clasps 'Burma 1885-7' 'Burma 1887-89' 'Chin Hills 1892-93' (1227 Sapper Toolookanum No. 3 Coy ?Q.O.? Sappers & Miners) Note: The clasps correctly arranged reading 'top-down' as listed The recipient was a Sapper serving with No 3 Company Queen's Own Madras Sappers and Miners A scarce combination of clasps including 'Chin Hills 1892-93', to a regular corps of the Indian Army - as opposed to locally raised para-military units - the Madras Sappers being one of the very few units to be so entitled Condition: VF

India General Service 1854. Silver issue with 3 x clasps 'Perak' 'North West Frontier' & 'Bhootan' (Sepoy Anunt Thappa, 1st Goorkha Regt.) Note: Suspension claw tightened The 1st Gurkha Rifles were the only Gurkha Rifles regiment to qualify for these 3 x clasps, and the only Gurkha regiment to serve overseas in the Malay Peninsula during the 'Perak' campaign A most desirable - and scarce - combination of campaign clasps Condition: Toned VF

India General Service 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Burma 1887-89' (61 Lce. Corpl. A. Fraser, 1st Bn. K.O. Sco. Bord.) Important: Medal and clasp entitlement confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/73) compiled and signed at Rangoon, Burma on 4 March 1890), wherein he is shown as serving away from his regiment on attachment with the Commissariat Department of the Bengal Army, for his service in theatre between November 1887 to April 1889 Note: Reference the article '25th Foot, Kings Own Scottish Borderers, KOSB' by Alastair Penman, published in the journal of the 'Orders and Medals Research Society' Autumn 1980 Volume 19, pages 184-186. An extremely rare to regiment medal and clasp issue, only an estimated 2 x medals with the clasp 'Burma 1887-89' were awarded named to the 1st Battalion Kings Own Scottish Borderers Alexander Patrick Fraser was a native of Cannonbie, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. A Groom by occupation, he attested for the King?s Own Scottish Borderers at Galashiels on 20 December 1881, aged 19 years. He served with 1/K.O.S.B. East Indies, between January 1883-January 1894 and was awarded the I.G.S. Medal with clasp for Burma 1887-89. Alexander subsequently transferred to the 2nd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders in January 1893 Sold together with copied service papers. Extremely rare named to this particular Scottish Regiment Condition: GVF

India General Service 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Kachin Hills 1892-93' (2395 Pte. J. Higgins, 2d. Bn. P.W.O. Yorkshire Regt.) Important: Medal and clasp entitlement verified per respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regiment (ref WO 100/21B) Note: Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (Seventh edition, 2006), the only British infantry deployed being an estimated 112 x 'All-Ranks' of 2 /(PWO) Yorkshire Regiment John Patrick Higgins (shown on his service papers as being the son of John Higgins, 10 Mason's Buildings, Greer Street, Blackfriars Road, London S.E.3.) was a native of the parish of Camberwell, London, Surrey, England, where he was born circa 1867. By trade a 'Labourer' he was 20 years and 8 months of age when he enlisted for the British Army, at London, on 13 February 1888. John joined under a 'Short Service' engagement which comprised 7 years service 'With the Colours' to be followed by 5 years with the 'Army Reserve'. At time of enlistment he gave his preference as service with the 'Yorkshire Regiment', to which regiment he was posted. The extant service papers of John Higgins (held at The National Archives), record that in 1888, he was convicted by the civil authorities, and imprisoned for an act of 'Burglary'. After release from prison, most of John's subsequent military service was spent overseas, including active campaign service in two wars. His overseas postings included; - India: 31 December 1889 - 21 November 1892 (2 years & 326 days) - Burma: 22 November 1892- 2 December 1895 (3 years & 12 days) - South Africa: 24 November 1899 - 7 February 1901 (1 year & 76 days) John Higgins had transferred to the Army Reserve on 6 December 1895, but was later recalled for service with his regiment during the South African War, for which service he was awarded a Queens South Africa Medal with 6 x clasps ('Paardeberg', 'Driefontein', 'Johannesburg', 'Diamond Hill', 'Belfast', 'Relief of Kimberley', reference the respective campaign medal roll WO 100/178 ). In total, John Higgins, had served a total of 13 years & 128 days 'Reckonable Service' by the time he took his final discharge (Time-Expired) from the British Army on 12 March 1901 Medal sold with hard-copy extract page from the respective medal roll A rare medal and clasp issue to the British Army Condition: About EF

India General Service 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'N.E. Frontier 1891' (1177 Rifleman Ranbahadur Thapa, 1st Bn. 2d Gurkha Regt.) Recipient was serving as a Rifleman in the 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Regiment of the Indian Army Note: 1/2 GR transferred to the British Army on 1 January 1948 Condition: GVF

India General Service 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Sikkim 1888' (2348 Pte. Fr. Shaw, 2nd Bn. Derby. R.) Important: Note: Medal and clasp entitlement confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion Derbyshire Regiment (ref WO 100/74) , wherein the recipient is shown as having served in theatre between 21 August 1888 to 27 September 1888. The 2/Derby's were the only British infantry regiment to deploy for the Sikkim campaign in the high Himalaya' - at the time the then highest altitudes in which British infantry had served Note: Fredercik Shaw had earlier experienced campaign service in Egypt during 1882, and while he had been entitled to campaign medals for his earlier services in Egypt, his Egypt medals were infact forfeited, and never re-issued (reference medal roll WO 100/58) Frederick Shaw was born in Church Broughton, Tutbury, Derbyshire, England. A Labourer by occupation, he attested for the 60th Rifles at Burton-on-Trent on 5 April 1880. Later served with the 2nd Battalion Derbyshire Regiment. Served overseas at Gibraltar, December 1881-August 1882; Egypt, August-October 1882; India, October 1882-November 1890. Whilst in Egypt he was in confinement 23-29 September 1882 and was tried and imprisoned for theft. As a result the award of his Egypt Medal and Khedive?s Star were forfeited and never re-issued (the medal roll and recipients extant service papers refer). Frederick Shaw took his final discharge from the British Army on 23 July 1892 Sold together with copy set of recipients service papers Condition: About EF

India General Service 1854. With 2 clasps 'Lushai 1889-92' 'N.E. Frontier 1891' (1633 Rifleman Shaikram Thapa, 44th Bl. Infy.) The regiment became the 8th Gurkha Rifles A scarce and desireable clasp combination to a Gurkha soldier of the Victorian era, with the medal being in unusually fine condition for an issue of that period Condition: About EF

India General Service 1854. With clasp 'Chin Hills 1892-93' (1124 Pte. Rasul Khan, 31st Burma Lt. Infy.) Recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving in the 31st Burma Light Infantry regiment of the Indian Army A scarce medal with this clasp to find on the market - the moreso for a medal in good condition named to a native soldier of the Indian Army Condition: About GVF

India General Service 1895-1902, 1 clasp, Punjab Frontier 1897-98 (3824 Sepoy Shah Dal Q O Corps of Guides Infy.) Recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) serving with the Queens Own Corps of Guides Infantry, a regiment of the Indian Army The Corps of Guides (comprising both Cavalry and Infantry regiments) was arguably the most distinguished and battle corps of the British Indian Army. With the regimental centre located at 'Mardan' Cantonment in the North West Frontier Province, the 'Guides' were an integral component of the 'Punjab Frontier Force' and prior to the Great War deployed in numerous campaigns and wars on the North West Frontier of India, as well as fighting further afield in the Punjab during the Second Sikh War; at Delhi during the Indian Mutiny, and several campaigns during the Afghanistan War of 1878-1880. Prior to 1914, the Guides Infantry earned the below following battle honours; - Mooltan - Goojerat - Delhi 1857 - Ali Masjid - Kabul 1879 - Afghanistan 1878-80 - Chitral - Malakand - Punjab Frontier A choice condition medal to 'the' most distinguished regiment of the British Indian Army Condition: About EF

India General Service 1895-1902, 1 clasp, Relief of Chitral 1895 (2879 Pte. P. Innes 1st. Bn. Gord Highrs.) Important: Medal & clasp verified per respective medal roll of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders (ref WO 100/77) compiled and signed at, Gharial, India, 1 July 1896 Peter Innes, second son of Peter Innes (General Labourer) & Isabella Innes (nee McIntosh) was a native of the ,Parish of Mortlach, Dufftown, Banffshire, Scotland, where he was born on, 5 January 1868. Peter was part of a large family, having no less than 6 x brothers (William the eldest, & 5 x younger brothers, viz; George (Private George Innes was 'Killed-in-Action' on 29 March 1918, while serving with the Imperial Camel Corps of the Egyptian Field Force, during the Great War), Charles, Alexander, Walter & Robert, and 3 x sisters viz, elder sisters, Ann 'Annie' & Isabella, and a younger sister, Margaret On, 18 December 1887, at Aberdeen, Scotland, Peter Innes, attested for service with the British Army, when he contracted to serve a 'Short Service' (12 years) engagement, that comprised 7 x years 'With the Colours' & 5 x years with the 'Army Reserve'. On enlistment, he described himself as having been prior employed as a 'Farm Servant', and was posted for service with his local regiment, the Gordon Highlanders. Peter was however no stranger to military service, as he had prior served with the 6th Volunteer Battalion Gordon Highlanders. Peter subsequently served overseas with 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders as under: - Ceylon Colony: 29/12/1890 - 03/01/1892(1 year & 6 days) - British India: 04/01/1892 - 02/12/1895 (3 years & 333 days) During his service in India, Peter served with his battalion during the 'Relief of Chitral' expedition in 1895, whereat 1/Gordons were conspicuous for their services at the 'Storming of the Malakand Pass' on 3 April 1895 (a foretaste of a greater frontier battle and undying fame, that befell 1/Gordons, when 2 x years later during the, Tirah campaign, the Gordons won fame for their forward fighting prowess at the capturing of the Dargai Heights & the awarding of 2 x Victoria Crosses, including that to Piper Findlater). Peter Innes was transferred to the Army Reserve on, 6 December 1895. Although, he was recalled and 'mobilized' on, 9 October 1899, Peter Innes, did not embark for overseas service during the South African War, and instead continued to remain on 'Home' service until he took his discharge from the British Army on 27 April 1901 Peter Innes married Mary in and by 1914, the couple were resident in Aberdeen, Scotland, where they lived at, 4 North Constitution Street, Aberdeen, and from where Peter was employed as a 'Mason's Labourer'. On , 20 April 1915, at the age of 47, Peter, re-enlisted into the British Army, initially being posted to his old corps, the Gordon Highlanders, with subsequent postings to, Royal Defence Corps (205 Protection Company / 452 Agricultural Company) and the Labour Corps. Peter did not serve overseas from Britain during the Great War, and was not awarded any medals for Great War service. He was however awarded a Silver War Badge (No 453948) reference the Silver War Badge Register WO 329/3204. At the time of his final discharge form the British Army, on 13 February 1919, Peter Innes was described as having a 'Very Good' character, and that his intended residence after leaving the British Army was , 132 Wellington Road, Aberdeen Note: The recipients service record(s) are extant and accessible at The National Archives Condition About EF

India General Service 1895-1902, 1 clasp, Relief of Chitral 1895 (2879 Pte. P. Innes 1st. Bn. Gord Highrs.) Medal and clasp verification: Medal & clasp verified per respective medal roll of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders (ref WO 100/77) compiled and signed at, Gharial, India, 1 July 1896 Peter Innes, second son of Peter Innes (General Labourer) & Isabella Innes (nee McIntosh) was a native of the ,Parish of Mortlach, Dufftown, Banffshire, Scotland, where he was born on, 5 January 1868. Peter was part of a large family, having no less than 6 x brothers (William the eldest, & 5 x younger brothers, viz; George (Private George Innes was \'Killed-in-Action\' on 29 March 1918, while serving with the Imperial Camel Corps of the Egyptian Field Force, during the Great War), Charles, Alexander, Walter & Robert, and 3 x sisters viz, elder sisters, Ann \'Annie\' & Isabella, and a younger sister, Margaret On, 18 December 1887, at Aberdeen, Scotland, Peter Innes, attested for service with the British Army, when he contracted to serve a \'Short Service\' (12 years) engagement, that comprised 7 x years \'With the Colours\' & 5 x years with the \'Army Reserve\'. On enlistment, he described himself as having been prior employed as a \'Farm Servant\', and was posted for service with his local regiment, the Gordon Highlanders. Peter was however no stranger to military service, as he had prior served with the 6th Volunteer Battalion Gordon Highlanders. Peter subsequently served overseas with 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders as under: - Ceylon Colony: 29/12/1890 - 03/01/1892(1 year & 6 days) - British India: 04/01/1892 - 02/12/1895 (3 years & 333 days) During his service in India, Peter served with his battalion during the \'Relief of Chitral\' expedition in 1895, whereat 1/Gordons were conspicuous for their services at the \'Storming of the Malakand Pass\' on 3 April 1895 (a foretaste of a greater frontier battle and undying fame, that befell 1/Gordons, when 2 x years later during the, Tirah campaign, the Gordons won fame for their forward fighting prowess at the capturing of the Dargai Heights & the awarding of 2 x Victoria Crosses, including that to Piper Findlater). Peter Innes was transferred to the Army Reserve on, 6 December 1895. Although, he was recalled and \'mobilized\' on, 9 October 1899, Peter Innes, did not embark for overseas service during the South African War, and instead continued to remain on \'Home\' service until he took his discharge from the British Army on 27 April 1901 Peter Innes married Mary in and by 1914, the couple were resident in Aberdeen, Scotland, where they lived at, 4 North Constitution Street, Aberdeen, and from where Peter was employed as a \'Mason\'s Labourer\'. On , 20 April 1915, at the age of 47, Peter, re-enlisted into the British Army, initially being posted to his old corps, the Gordon Highlanders, with subsequent postings to, Royal Defence Corps (205 Protection Company / 452 Agricultural Company) and the Labour Corps. Peter did not serve overseas from Britain during the Great War, and was not awarded any medals for Great War service. He was however awarded a Silver War Badge (No 453948) reference the Silver War Badge Register WO 329/3204. At the time of his final discharge form the British Army, on 13 February 1919, Peter Innes was described as having a \'Very Good\' character, and that his intended residence after leaving the British Army was , 132 Wellington Road, Aberdeen Note: The recipients service record(s) are extant and accessible at The National Archives Condition About EF

India General Service 1895-1902, 1 clasp, Waziristan 1901-2 (72 Driver Nadir 2nd. P. I**.) Last two letters of \'Inf\', worn The recipient, a Punjabi Mussalman, by ethnicity & faith was an enrolled non-combatant holding the trade of \'Driver\' while serving with the 2nd Punjab Infantry (Punjab Frontier Force) an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army The 2nd Punjab Infantry was deployed in theatre in Waziristan during 1901, and incurred losses amongst \'All-Ranks\' of: - Killed: x 2 - Wounded: x 14 Condition: About VF

India General Service 1895-1902, 3 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Samana 1897, Tirah 1897-98 (360 Sowar Narayan Singh, 3d Bl. Cavy.) Note: Upper clasps riveted The recipient - of the Sikh faith - was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with the 3rd Bengal Cavalry, a regiment of the Indian Army In 1901, the regiment was retitled as 3rd Bengal Cavalry (Skinner's Horse), and in 1903 as 3rd Skinner's Horse The regiments squadrons were deployed variously across the North West Frontier during 1897-1898, where the regiment served as part of the Kohat Kurram Force and later was on the Lines of Communication of the Tirah Expeditionary Force. In respect of their gallant deeds in saving the lives of two of their wounded comrades near Camp Saddu, Kurram Valley, on 1 October 1897, Sowars Diwan Singh and Sukhdeo Singh of the 3rd Bengal Cavalry were each awarded the 3rd Class Indian Order of Merit, Condition: Very Fine

India General Service 1895-1902. Edward VII bronze issue \'Waziristan 1901-02\' (Syce. Sher Rattan 1st Bn: 3rd Gurkha Rifles) The recipient was an enrolled Indian \'Non Combatant\', serving as a follower and performing the trade of Syce (Groom) with the 1st Battalion 3rd Gurkha Rifles During the Waziristan campaign of 1901-02, 1st Battalion 3rd Gurkha Rifles incurred 4 x battle casualties, all \'Other-Ranks\', comprising 1 x Killed-in-Action & 3 x Wounded-inAction 3rd Gurkha Rifles: The regiment had its origins in 1815, when it was raised as \'Kumaon Battalion\'. The unit fought with great distinction on Delhi Ridge, during the Indian Mutiny, and after several name changes was re-styled 3rd Gurkha Rifles in 1901, and in 1908 became 3rd Queen Alexandra\'s Own Gurkha Rifles. During the Great War two Gurkha \'Other-Rank\'s of the 2nd Battalion earned the Victoria Cross, for outstanding acts of gallantry in France, and later in Palestine. The regiment was retained in the Indian Army of independent India, changing its name to 3rd Gorkha Rifles in 1950, and continues to serve in 2023, as a multi-battalion infantry regiment The medal retaining and fitted with it\'s original long length of silk medal riband as issued A choice condition medal, virtually pristine as issued, and rare found thus named to an attested native follower with a Gurkha Rifles regiment Condition: With some lustre EF

India General Service 1895-1902. Edward VII obverse, silver issue with clasp 'Waziristan 1901-02' (3583 Sepoy Ratan Singh. 32d. Pjb: Pioneers.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 32nd Punjab Pioneers of the Indian Army In 1922 the regiment was restyled as 2nd Battalion 3rd Sikh Pioneers, and in 1929 became the 2nd Battalion Corps of Sikh Pioneers. Although the Corps of Sikh Pioneers was disbanded in 1933 - the regiment was re-raised in 1941, with the traditions and honours of the former Corps of Sikh Pioneers, including the 32nd Punjab Pioneers, being carried and perpetuated in the new Sikh Light Infantry Regiment (or SLI) of the Indian Army A choice condition medal Condition: GVF

India General Service 1895-1902. Silver issue with 3 x clasps 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' 'Samana 1897' and 'Tirah 1897-98' (2343 Rifleman Lale Gurung 1st Bn 3d Gurkhas.) Recipient was a Rifleman serving in the 1st Battalion 3rd Gurkha Rifles, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army 1st Battalion 3rd Gurkha Rifles depoloyed extensively along the North West Frontier of India in period 1895-1898, being awarded battle honours for 'Chitral' 'Tirah' and 'Punjab Frontier'. The regiment was especially distibnguished at the storming of the 'Dargai Heights' on 20 October 1897, whereat two members of the regiment vis No 2201 Rifleman Pahalman Sahai and No 2227 Rifleman Lalbur Thapa each earned the the Indian Order of Merit. Another six Indian Orders of Merit were won elsewhere on the North West Frontier by 1/3 Gurkhas in the period 1897-98 Condition: About GVF

India General Service 1895-1902. Silver issue with 4 x clasps 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' 'Samana 1897' and 'Tirah 1897-98' & 'Waziristan 1901-02 (34 Dafedar Skiadatt Singh 3rd Bl Cavy) Note: The medal clasps riveted in the local customary manner Recipient was a Dafadar (Sergeant) serving with 3rd Bengal Cavalry, a regiment of the Indian Army 3rd Bengal Cavalry (raised in 1815 as 2nd Regiment Skinner's Horse), was re-titled as 3rd Skinners Horse in 1903 The 3rd Bengal Cavalry was deployed on the North West Frontier throughout the period 1897-1898, in recognition of which the regiment was awarded the battle honour 'Punjab Frontier', and two members of the regiment vis No 231 Sowar Diwan Singh and No 345 Sowar Sukhdeo Singh each earned the Indian Order of Merit, for their gallant deeds performed at Camp Sadda, Kurram Valley, on 1 October 1897 A scarce multi-clasp medal to find to this regiment on the market Condition: About VF

India General Service 1895-1902. Silver issue with clasp \'Relief of Chitral 1895\' (4566 Pte. J. Styran 1st. Bn. Gord Highrs.) Died-of-Disease: Private James Styran, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders is confirmed having died at Janbatai Kotal, North West Frontier Province (now Pakistan) in 1895 (reference GRO Army Death Indices (1881-1955) Important: Medal & clasp verified per respective medal roll of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders (ref WO 100/78) compiled and signed at, Gharial, India, 1 July 1896, wherein under the remarks column opposite the recipients entry is written \'Deceased\' Reference the second volume of \'The Life of a Regiment. The History of the Gordon Highlanders\' (Reenhill-Gardyne, 1903), it is recorded that immediately following the conclusion of the \'Chitral Campaign 1895\', 1/Gordons, on, 7 May 1895. moved their Headquarters to Janbatai Kotal, a range of hills with an elevation of 7.500 feet. While encamped at Janbatai Kotal, and at Mundah, the battalion suffered from enteric and dysentery with the loss of no less than 21 x veterans of the \'Relief of Chitral\' campaign James Styran, son of Samuel Styran (a Carter / Horse Dealer, who was prone to drink and drunkendess resulting in two bouts of imprisonment) & Phoebe Styran (nee Rushforth) was a native of, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, where he was born in 1872. The Styran\'s appear to have fallen upon hard times n the 1880\'s, as by the time of the compilation of the National Census for England, James, together with his older brother John, are both recorded as \'Inmates\' & \'Scholars\' of the Barnsley Union Workhouse. James joined the British Army in late 1892 (No 4550 enlisted 12 September 1892), at which time he was posted to the Gordon Highlanders, and subsequently served with 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders in India Condition About EF

India General Service 1895-1902. Victoria bronze issue with clasp \'Punjab Frontier 1896-97\' (Sweeper Silla 2/1 Goorkhas) The recipient was an enrolled \'Non-Combatant\', serving as a follower and performing the trade of \'Sweeper\' while serving with the 2nd Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles 1st Gurkha Rifles: The 66th Goorkha Light Infantry were originally raised at Sabathu in 1815 as the very first \'Gurkha\' infantry regiment of the East India Company\'s \'Bengal Army. On formation, the regiment was called 1st \'Nusseree\' Battalion. Subsequently called 1st Gurkha Rifles (1901), the regiment serves in the present-day Indian Army as, 1st Gorkha Rifles (The Malaun Regiment), and has the distinction of being the oldest Gurkha Rifles regiment, raised by the British, and which has remained in continuous military service through to and including 2019 1st Gurkha Rifles were awarded the below following battle honours for their collective services prior to 1900; - Aliwal - Sobraon - Afghanistan 1878-80 - Punjab Frontier - Tirah A choice condition medal, and rare found thus named to an attested native follower with a Gurkha Rifles regiment Condition: With some original lustre about EF

India General Service 1895-1902. Victoria obverse, silver issue with clasp 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' (3580 Sapper Jai Singh Bl. Sappers & Miners) Important: Sapper Jai Singh, 5th Company Bengal Sappers & Miners is confirmed as being ' Severely Wounded-in-Action', by 'Gunshot' in the action at 'Jarobi' on 25 September 1897 (Refer casualty list published London Gazette issue of 11 January 1898) The aforementioned reference shows the recipient as 3580 Sapper Jey (sic) Singh. During the action at Jarobi, the 5th Company Bengal Sappers & miners sustained a total of 3 x casualties, including one VCO (Subadar Fateh Ali, slightly wounded) and 2 x N.C.O's & Other Ranks (3882 Naik Khan Singh, severe gunshot & 3580 Sapper Jai Singh, severe, gunshot) The 5th Company Bengal Sappers & Miners were the only Bengal Sappers unit to serve with the Mohmand Field Force in September 1897. Between 23-29 September 1897, the Mohamd Field Force destroyed no less than 70 x 'Towers' and 20 x villages, including 'Jarobi' located on the Afghan Frontier (on 25 September). Such was the destruction of tribal buildings and settlements, that the Mohmands capitulated and accepted peace terms with the British on 29th September 1897 The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, holding the rank of Sapper while serving with the Bengal Sappers & Miners of the Indian Army In 2019, the descendent unit of the Bengal Sappers and Miners continue to serve in the Indian Army as the Bengal Engineer Group (BEG), one of the constituent engineer groups of the Corps of Engineers, Indian Army. The Bengal Engineer Group still occupies their historical cantonment located at, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India, one of the oldest, if not the oldest continuously used regimental cantonment in India Sold together with soft copy extract page from the respective London Gazette issue with published casualty details Condition: About VF

India General Service 1895-1902. Victoria silver issue with clasp \'Relief of Chitral 1895\' (124 Havdr. Pahal Sing Burathoki 2nd. Bn. 3d. Gurkhas) Original Muster: The low 3 x digit number indicates that the recipient Pahalsing Burathoki was an original enlistment on the muster roll of 2nd Battalion 3rd Gurkha Rifles when the battalion was re-raised at Lansdowne in 1891 The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity and Hindu faith, holding the rank of Havildar (Sergeant) while serving with the 2nd Battalion 3rd Gurkha Rifles For their services in the Chitral Campaign the 2nd Battalion 3rd Gurkha Rifles was awarded the battle honour \'Relief of Chitral\' - the first battle honour earned by the unit. In August 1895, 2-3GR redeployed to Kila Drash to form part of the first Chitral Garrison. It was employed in constructing accommodation for the Garrison until it returned to its home at Lansdowne Cantonment, in Garhwal, India, in, June 1896 Condition: GVF

India General Service 1895-1902. Victoria silver issue with clasp \'Relief of Chitral 1895\' (952 Sepoy Bakhtawar Singh, 4th Sikh Infy.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, holding the rank of Sepoy while serving with the 4th Sikh Infantry (Punjab Frontier Force) 4th Sikhs at the storming of the Malakand Pass on 3rd April 1895: In this action during the \'Relief of Chitral\', the 4th Sikhs being in the thick of the fighting against an enemy force of Pathan tribesmen that was estimated to number 12,000, holding defensive \'Sangar\' positions on the mountain slopes and crests. Amongst the enemy were more than 3,000 tribesmen armed with rifles and firearms. 2 x IOM\'s were awarded to the 4th Sikh Infantry for their gallantry at the Malakand Pass (whereat the regiment suffered 11 x casualties, including 2 x British Officers \'Wounded-in-Action\'). During the \'Storming\' of the Malakand Pass - the first major action of the Chitral Relief Force under Lt-General Sir R.C. Low - it was the 2nd Infantry Brigade comprising the 4th Sikhs together with the Guides Infantry, 2nd Battalion King\'s Own Scottish Borderers, and 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, which units shared the principal accolades for having cleared the enemy (who incurred an estimated loss of 300) from the Malakand Pass. On the day, 4th Sikhs and Guides Infantry led the attack being sent up the highest peaks with orders to make a turning movement on reaching the crest, while the direct frontal attack on the enemy\'s main position was made by the King\'s Own Scottish Borderers, and the Gordon Highlanders....... Condition: VF

India General Service 1895. Bronze issue with clasp 'Relief of Chitral 1895' (3561 Water Carrier Nuthoo, Army Hospl. Corps) The recipient was a locally attested follower who served as a 'Water Carrier' with the Army Hospital Corps, Indian Army The trade and work of Water Carriers was immortalized by Rudyard Kipling's poem 'Gunga Din', and the Hollywood movie of that name Condition: About very fine

India General Service 1908-1935. GV first type silver issue. With 5 x clasps 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' 'Mahsud 1919-20' ' Waziristan 1919-21' 'Waziristan 1921-24' ' North West Frontier 1930-31' (843 Havr. Nand Ram, 1 S & M.) Note: 2nd & 4th clasps attached by rods, others riveted At the time of earning his medal and first clasp, the recipient held the rank of 'Havildar' (Sergeant) while serving with the 1st King George V's Own Bengal Sappers and Miners A most impressive and scarce found 5 x clasp campaign medal Condition: VF

India General Service 1908-1935. GV first type silver issue. With clasp 'Waziristan 1919-21' (45005 K-D. Khan Wali, A Mule Depot.) Recipient held the rank of 'Kote-Daffadar' (Corporal) while serving with the Army Mule Depot of the Indian Army Scarce seen unit designation - Army Mule Depot - for the Indian Army Condition: GVF

India General Service 1908-1936. With clasp \'Burma 1930-32\' (31527 Gnr. Sultan Mohd. 7 Mtn. Bty.) Recipient was a Punjabi Mussalman holding the rank of Gunner, while serving with the 7th Mountain Battery, a mountain artillery unit of the British Indian Army Reference \'British Battles & Medals\' (Spink, Seventh Edition 2006), 7th Mountain Battery was the only artillery unit deployed in Burma that qualified as a unit for the \'Burma 1930-32\' clasp During the Second World War, 7th Bengal Mountain Battery, was one of the four constituent \'Mountain Batteries\' that formed the 22nd Mountain Regiment of the newly created regiment of Indian Artillery (R.I.A.). The unit served throughout the ill-fated Malaya Campaign 1941-42, with the surviving remnants of the unit surrendering to the victorious Imperial Japanese Army at the fall of Singapore Colony, on, 15 February 1942 Condition: GVF

India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (139 Sepoy Rahim Gul Khan, Khairpur I. S. Mtd. Rfls) Provenance: The Alan Wolfe Collection (DNW August 2005). The collection of a former career diplomat & CIA officer, who had an 'unusually' long record of service in Pakistan, was noteworthy for the variety of medals to seldom seen local forces of 'British India' The recipient Rahim Gul Khan, held the rank of 'Sepoy' (Private) while serving with the Khairpur Imperial States Mounted Rifles, a Mounted Infantry unit from the Princely Indian State of 'Khairpur' The small state of Khairpur, that was not large enough to maintain independent regiments of infantry or cavalry, was nonetheless, the only Indian Princely State to provide a trained 'Mounted Infantry' unit that was deployed on active service with the British Indian Army during the Third Afghan War & NWF Operations of 1919 Rare to unit Condition: VF

India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (1882 Havr. Ali Ghulam, Kurram Militia.) Note: Last 2 x letters of name officially corrected The recipient Ali Ghulam, held the rank of 'Havildar' (Sergeant) while serving with the Kurram Militia, a 'Frontier Corps' that was based and deployed in the Kurram Valley 'Tribal Territory' region of the North West Frontier of British India The Kurrram Militia (established in 1892), and headquartered at 'Parachinar', were recruited exclusively from amongst the local 'Turi' tribesmen, who amongst the Pathan's tribes of the North West Frontier were distinct as being adherents of the Muslim 'Shiah' sect, whereas all the surrounding tribal areas nordering the Kurram Valley were adherents of the 'Sunni' sect Condition: About VF

India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (2796 Sepoy Raz Mohd, Zhob Militia.) Note: The recipient Raz Mohd, held the rank of 'Sepoy' (Private) while serving with the Zhob Militia, a 'Frontier Corps' that was based and deployed in the Zhob region of Baluchistan that bordered the southern tribal lands of the neighbouring North West Frontier of British India The Zhob Militia had it's origins in the Zhob Levy Corps that was formed by Sir Robert Sandeman, after the annexation of the 'Zhob' in 1889. Prior to 1919, the unit mostly recruited from trans-border Pathan tribes, and from amongst the nomadic Baluchi 'Brahui' tribe. However, due to the high instance of desertion amongst the 'Pathans' during the Third Afghan War - in which the unit had been heavily engaged - the corps was revamped in terms of organization and recruitment. In 1920, the new-look Zhob Militia was composed of 5 x British Officers & 1200 'Tribesmen'. The Zhob Militia was organized with; 2 x Troops of 'Mounted Infantry'; 3 x Companies of 'Brahuis'; 1 x Company 'Baluchis'; 1 x Company 'Pishin Kakars' (Baluchistan domiciled Pathans); 2 x Companies 'Orakzais' (Pathans) & 1 x Company of 'Mixed NWF Pathans' Condition: VF

India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (3151 Sep. Ali Ahmad, Jind. I.S.I.) The recipient Ali Ahmand, held the rank of 'Sepoy' (Private) while serving with the Jind Imperial States Infantry, an infantry regiment from the Princely Indian State of 'Jind' Fairly scarce seen medal named to Indian Princely State of Jind Condition: VF

India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (3641 Dfdr. Shinkai, Kurram Militia.) The recipient Shinkai, held the rank of 'Dafadar' (Sergeant) while serving with the elite 'Mounted Section' of the Kurram Militia, a 'Frontier Corps' that was based and deployed in the Kurram Valley 'Tribal Territory' region of the North West Frontier of British India Note: While most Frontier Corps were, for the most-part, 'Infantry' units, a few, including the Kurrram Militia (established in 1892), maintained 'mounted' sub-units within their respective forces. Typically these mounted sub-units - very much considered a corps d'elite - comprised about 150 all-ranks, often distributed in smaller troops across a few designated Militia posts in the Kurram Valley The Kurrram Militia (established in 1892), and headquartered at 'Parochinar', were recruited exclusively from amongst the local 'Turi' tribesmen, who amongst the Pathan's tribes of the North West Frontier were distinct as being adherents of the Muslim 'Shiah' sect, whereas all the surrounding tribal areas nordering the Kurram Valley were adherents of the 'Shia' sects Condition: VF

India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (434 Scout Maksad, Gulgit Scouts.) Note: The recipient 'Maksad,' was by ethnicity a 'Burosho' from Hunza, who held the rank of 'Scout' while serving with the Gilgit Scouts, a 'Frontier Corps' that was based and deployed in the Hunza-Gilgit region of the High Himalaya region formerly known as the 'Northern Area's, and the northernmost territory administered in present day Pakistan The 'Gilgit Scouts' were established in 1913, when the hitherto local levies (Hunza, Nagar & Punial) were amalgamated to form a permanent body of troops on a company basis, under the name 'Gilgit Scouts'. The force was paid for by the state of Jammu and Kashmir, but commanded by British officers under the control of the British Political Agent at Gilgit. The initial strength of Gilgit Scouts was 656 men, organised into 8 companies of 80 men each. Each company had two native officers, a Subedar and a Jamadar The force had no connection to the Jammu and Kashmir State Forces, but became part of the Frontier Corps, that included the Chitral Scouts, Kurram Militia and other local forces. The recruits were from all areas of the Gilgit Agency and had the advantage of local knowledge. They were also acclimatised to local climate in the harsh mountain terrain. They were responsible for maintaining local order as well as monitoring the foreign activity along the northern borders The recruitment in the Gilgit scouts was based on the recommendation of Mirs and Rajas of the area. Close relatives of Mirs and Rajas were given direct Viceroy commissions in Gilgit scouts The clasp 'Afghanistan NWF 1919' is the only IGS 1908 medal and clasp to be issued to the Gilgit Scouts - the unit being mostly deployed on internal and border patrols in the Hunza-Gilgit region prior to 1947 The extension and approval of the award of the Indian General Service Medal 1908 with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' to the Gilgit Scouts (approved November 1921) is contained in Public Records File PR_000001127439 , held at The National Archives of India Rare seen on market named to Gilgit Scouts Condition: VF

India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (673 Sowar Sher Mast, N.W. Militia.) The recipient, Sher Mast, by ethnicity a Pathan, held the rank of 'Sowar' (Trooper) while serving with Mounted Section of the North Waziristan Militia, a 'Frontier Corps', that was based and deployed in the Northern Waziristan 'Tribal Territory' region of the North West Frontier of British India Note: While most Frontier Corps were, for the most-part, 'Infantry' units, a few, including the North Waziristan Militia (established in 1900), maintained 'mounted' sub-units within their respective forces. Typically these mounted sub-units comprised about 150 all-ranks, often distributed in smaller troops across a few designated Militia posts in North Waziristan Condition: VF

India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (796 Sepoy Suttar Bakhsh, 2/153/Punjabis.) Note: Naming officially re-impressed as issued - and typical for medals to this particular battalion The recipient Suttar Baksh - an original muster of 2/153 Punjabis, who had been serving with another regiment of the Indian Army, prior to being transferred to the newly raised unit - held the rank of 'Private' while serving with 2nd Battalion 153 Punjabis, an infantry battalion of the British indian Army Important: The 1st & 2nd battalions 153rd Pujabis, together with 3rd battalion 153rd Rifles, were all 'War Raised' infantry battalions of the British Indian Army, raised in 1918 and all disbanded in 1922 2/153rd Punjabis was formed at Sarafand (Palestine) on 27 May 1918, by the transfer of complete companies from the below following Indian Army regiments serving with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in Palestine; - 74th Punjabis - 91st Punjabis (Light Infantry) - 92nd Punjabis - 93rd Burma Infantry The battalion joined the 159th Brigade, 53rd (Welsh) Division on 5 June 1918. In addition to active service in Palestine (1 x IDSM & 3 x IMSM's) on it's return to British India, the battalion then served in the Third Afghan War & NWF operations in 1919. 2/153 Punjabis was disbanded on 15 June 1921 A very short lived infantry battalion of the British Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, 'Waziristan 1919-21' (2161 Sepoy Lakha Singh, Kap. J.I.S. Infy.) Note: The recipient Lakha Singh was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith who held the rank of 'Sepoy' (Private) while serving with the Kapurthala Jagjit Infantry Regiment, of the Imperial States Infantry. The unit was an an Indian Princely States regiment from the Sikh state of Kapurthala The Kapurthala Jagjit Infantry were the senior regiment of Kapurthala State. The 'Jagjits' had fought in support of the British during the Indian Mutiny, and had served on the Punjab Frontier of India 1897-98, and later in East Africa during the Great War, before taking part in the Third Afghan War and NWF Operations of 1919 Condition: VF

India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, 'Waziristan 1919-21' (234 1/2 Drmr-Maj. Bir Singh. 2-25 Pjbis.) Note: The recipient, an Indian soldier, was by faith a Sikh, who held the appoitment of 'Drum-Major' while serving with 2nd Battalion 25th Punjabis, an infantry unit of the British indian Army Important: The appointment of 'Drum-Major' was a unique appointment at any one time, in any battalion of the British Indian Army A Rare medal to a Sikh 'Drum-Major' Condition: VF

India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, 'Waziristan 1919-21' (8676 Rfmn Dewan Gurung, 2-3 Grks.) Note: The recipient, a Gurkha soldier, held the rank of 'Rifleman' while serving with 2nd Battalion 3rd Gurkha Rifles, a unit of the British indian Army 2/3 Gurkha Rifles emerged from the Great War as one of the most battle hardened and distinguished battalions of the Indian Army. The battalion's reputation for hard fighting was manifested in the award of no less than 2 x Victoria Crosses to Gurkha other-ranks of the regiment, for acts of conspicuous gallantr earned with the Indian Corps in France 1914-15 (Kulbir Thapa) and later with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in 1918 (Karnabahadur Rana). Native ranks of the Indian Army had only been made eligible for award of the Victoria Cross from 1911, and the VC's awarded to Kulbir Thapa & Karnabahadur Rana were the first and only VC's awarded to ethnic Gurkha soldiers for acts of gallantry during the Great War Condition: Cleaned GF

India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (1676 Sowar Basant Singh, 23/Cavy.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith serving as a Sowar (Trooper) with the 23/Cavalry (Frontier Force), a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922 the 23rd Cavalry amalgamated with the 21st Cavalry to become 11th Prince Albert Victor\'s Own Cavalry (Frontier Force) Condition: VF

India General Service 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with 2 x clasps \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\' & \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' (7206 Sepoy Mohd. Din, N.W. Militia.) Upper clasp attached by a straight silver rod By ethnicity the recipient was a Pathan of the Mussalman faith, who was serving as a Sepoy with the North Waziristan Militia, a \'Frontier Corps\' recruited and deployed exclusively for service within the tribal territory of Northern Waziristan in the tribal territory of the North West Frontier of India In 1900 two paramilitary militias, later referred to as \'Frontier Corps\', were raised to maintain law and order in the divided regions of Northern and Southern Waziristan respectively. The raising and deployment of these corps, allowed regular British & Indian forces to withdraw to more settled areas of the adjacent North West Frontier Province. The North Waziristan Militia was raised at Idak, on 1 June 1900, comprised of infantry and a small unit of mounted infantry, totalling around 520 men, with only three British officers. The militia was a mobile unit, well suited for the operations against Waziri tribes and bands of bandits, and tasked with protecting the strategically important Tochi Pass The unit was heavily involved in the conflict on the frontier that culminated in the 3rd Afghan War (1919). in 1922, the North Waziristan Militia was renamed the Tochi Scouts Condition: VF

India General Service 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with 4 x clasps, 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919', 'Waziristan 1919-21', 'Waziristan 1921-24' & 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (678 Sowar Sahdullah Khan, N. W. Militia.) The recipient, Sahdullah Khan, by ethnicity a Pathan, held the rank of 'Sowar' (Trooper) while serving with Mounted Section of the North Waziristan Militia, a 'Frontier Corps', that was based and deployed in the Northern Waziristan 'Tribal Territory' region of the North West Frontier of British India Note: While most Frontier Corps were, for the most-part, 'Infantry' units, a few, including the North Waziristan Militia (established in 1900), maintained 'mounted' sub-units within their respective forces. Typically these mounted sub-units comprised about 150 all-ranks, often distributed in smaller troops across a few designated Militia posts in North Waziristan In 1922 the North Waziristan Militia was restyled as the 'Tochi Scouts' Upper 2 x clasps attached by wire rods. The medal unusually retaining a length of original silk riband (frayed) - and as worn by the recipient Condition: VF

India General Service 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with clasp \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\' (3363 Sepoy Haidar Ali, Kurram Militia.) The recipient Haidar Ali, held the rank of 'Sepoy' (Private) while serving with the Kurram Militia, a 'Frontier Corps' that was based and deployed in the Kurram Valley 'Tribal Territory' region of the North West Frontier of British India The Kurram Militia (established in 1892), was headquartered at 'Parachinar', and was organized in two wings that each comprised of 3 x companies. By 1905, the total number of all-ranks serving in the Kurram Militia was reported to be 1475 The native ranks of the Kurram Militia were recruited exclusively from the local 'Turi' tribesmen. Amongst the Pathan tribes of the North West Frontier, the 'Turi' were distinct as being adherents of the Muslim 'Shiah' sect, whereas the clans in the surrounding tribal areas bordering the Kurram Valley were adherents of the 'Sunni' sect During the Third Anglo-Afghan War of 1919 the Afghan General Nadir Khan moved into the Kurram Valley, cutting the Thall to Parachinar road, and induced numbers of Zaimukht and Orakzai to join him. To relieve Thall, a British force advanced from Jalalabad, and Nadir Khan was obliged to withdraw after four days. During the time that the Kurram Militia were cut off, they gave an excellent account of themselves, not only defending the valley, but also occupying vantage points, which later acted as stepping stones for further operations against the Afghans. After their relief, they captured the Afghan post at Amir Thana. The Commander-in-Chief, India, in his dispatches described the conduct of the Kurram Militia as "deserving of highest praise" In addition to the collective approbation (above), several members of the Kurram Militia were individually decorated for their services during the Third Afghan War, including 4 x native ranks who between them received received; three awards of the Indian Order of Merit, and one Indian Distinguished Service Medal Condition: VF

India General Service 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with clasp \'Waziristan 1919-21\' (551 Nk. Munsha Singh, 2-19 Pjbis.) Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of \'Naik\' (Corporal) while serving with 2nd Battalion 19th Punjabis, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army 2/19th Punjabis: Was a \'War Raised\' regiment, established at Hyderabad, Sind Province, on 12 January 1917. The unit subsequently served overseas in Egypt / Palestine, with the \'Egyptian Field Force\'. In 1922 the battalion was disbanded Condition: Dark toned VF

India General Service 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with clasp \'Waziristan 1921-24\' (Dhobi Maiku, 1-3 G.R.) Recipient was a native non-combatant attested follower performing the trade of \'Dhobi\', or \'washerman\' while serving with the 1s Battalion 3rd (Queen Alexandra\'s Own) Gurkha Rifles The ubiquitous \'Dhobi Wallah\'s\' were essential non-combatant trades on the rolls of all regiments of the erstwhile British Indian Army, and more-so when regiments were on active service when water sources may have been scant, adding even more mystery to the laundry skills of the Dhobi-Wallah Condition: Dark toned VF

India General Service 1908-35. GV first type. Silver issue with clasps \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\', \'Waziristan 1919-21\',& \'Waziristan 1921-24\' (4523 Naik. Sher Mohd. 3 Royal Bombay S. & M.) Note: All upper clasps attached by contemporary rivets The recipient was a Punjabi Mussalman soldier who was holding the rank of Naik (Corporal) while serving with 3rd Royal Bombay Sappers & Miners, an Engineers regiment of the British Indian Army Reference ''The Military Engineer in India' Volume I (Sandes, 1933), during the Third Afghan War of 1919, the 3rd Royal Bombay Sappers & Miners deployed 7 x Field Companies (vide 17th, 24th, 71st, 73rd, 74th, 75th & 76th) together with No. 2 Field Troop, and the 26th, 27th & 28th Railway Companies. Of those, only 74th & 75th Field Companies went on to serve in the Waziristan campaigns 1919-1924 Condition: VF

India General Service 1908-35. GV issue second type with clasp \'Burma 1930-32\' (125 Sub. Insp. Mg E Po, Police Dept.) The recipient, Maung E Po, was a Burmese national holding the \'Officer\' rank of Sub-Inspector while serving with the Police Department Note: The name Maung is abbreviated as Mg, per the customary naming protocols for Burmese recipients Condition: GVF

India General Service 1908-35. GV issue second type with clasp \'North West Frontier 1930-31 (10869 Sep. Sher Zaman, 2-10 Baluch R.) The recipient was a Punjabi Mussalman soldier who was holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with 2nd Battalion 10th Baluch Regiment, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army During the Second World War 2/10 Baluch served in the Malaya Campaign 1941-42, with 8th Indian Infantry Brigade under higher command of 9th Indian Division. The remnants of the battalion surrendering at Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942 - the survivors subsequently enduring several years of harsh captivity as Far East Prisoners of War Condition: VF

India General Service 1908-35. GV second type with clasp \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' (8661 Sep. Ali Jan, Kurram Mil.) The recipient Ali Jan, held the rank of \'Sepoy\' (Private) while serving with the Kurram Militia, a \'Frontier Corps\' that was based and deployed in the Kurram Valley \'Tribal Territory\' region of the North West Frontier of British India The Kurram Militia (established in 1892), was headquartered at \'Parachinar\', and was organized in two wings that each comprised of 3 x companies. By 1905, the total number of all-ranks serving in the Kurram Militia was reported to be 1475 The native ranks of the Kurram Militia were recruited exclusively from amongst the local \'Turi\' tribesmen. Amongst the Pathan tribes of the North West Frontier, the \'Turi\' were distinct as being adherents of the Muslim \'Shiah\' sect, whereas the clans in the surrounding tribal areas bordering the Kurram Valley were adherents of the \'Sunni\' sect A choice example to a scarce seen Frontier Scouts corps Condition: About EF

India General Service 1908-35. GV silver issue with clasp \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' (1072920 Boy D. H. Rose. R.A.) Medal(s) and clasps verification: The medal with clasp, is confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll. In addition the recipient was also subsequently awarded the General Service Medal with clasp \'Palestine\' while serving as a British Constable with the Palestine Police Force. The respective campaign medal roll references are cited below: - IGS Medal 1908 & clasp: WO 100/494 compiled & signed at Nowshera Cantonment, N.F.W.P., 17/01/1934. With remark discharged 8/4/31, medal issued June 1934. Served 12th Field Battery R.A. - GSM 1918-62 \'Palestine\': Medal roll of Palestine Police ref WO 100/510, shown as No 1233 with rank \'Constable\'. With remark medal issued 12 January 1948 Photograph: A fine portrait photograph of the recipient is accessible on the Ancestry genealogical website A scarce seen campaign medal named to a \'Boy\' soldier, who was only 17 years at the time he earned his medal on the North West Frontier of India A most interesting recipient: - Boy Soldier, on active service aged 17, serving with Royal Artillery of the British Army on North West Frontier of India, 1930 - British Constable (later Sergeant), Palestine Police, serving in Palestine 1936 - - Petroleum Refiner, Bahrain Island, (a British Protectorate), Arabian Gulf 1943-1944 Photograph: A particularly fine portrait photograph of the recipient is accessible on the Ancestry genealogical website The recipient was a native of Canterbury, Kent, England, where he was born on, 10 October 1912. While latterly holding the rank of British Sergeant with the Palestine Police, he married in Palestine Mandate on, A scarce seen British campaign medal named to a Boy soldier, and later Palestine and Bahrain resident Condition: GVF

India General Service 1908. GV 'North West Frontier 1930-31' 'Mohmand 1933' (11148 Sep Mehar Singh, 1-11 Sikh R) Recipient was a Sepoy serving with the 1st Battalion 11th Sikh Regiment Condition: VF

India General Service 1908. GV 1st type bronze issue with clasp 'Abor 1911-12' (123 Cooly Lalbir Chetri, No.1 Gurkhali Carr. Corps) A medal and clasp issue in bronze. The IGS retaining some original lustre Condition: GVF

India General Service 1908. GV 1st type silver issue with clasp \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\' (2474 L. Dfdr. Samund Singh, 4 / Cavy) Recipient was a junior \'Non Commissioned Officer\' holding rank of Lance Duffadar in the 4th Cavalry Condition: VF

India General Service 1908. GV 2nd type Royal Mint issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1935' (6200690 Gnr H. Parrott, R.A.) Recipient served as a Gunner with the Royal Artillery. The respective medal roll confirming that he was serving with 66th Field Battery Royal Artillery at time of qualifying for the medal and clasp Note that the unique 'Army Number' indicates that the recipient had prior military service in the Middlesex Regiment Condition: VF

India General Service 1908. GV first issue. Silver with 2 x clasps \'Waziristan 1919-21\' & \'Waziristan 1921-24\' (130 Sepoy Jai Sing, 58 Rfls.) Upper clasp attached by a silver rod The low 3 x digit number, indicates a recruit who joined the Indian Army post November 1918 The recipient was by ethnicity a Dogra Rajput of the Hindu faith, who held the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 58th Vaughan\'s Rifles (Frontier Force) Rifles an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army Reference \'British Battles and Medals\' (Spink, 7th Edition 2006), the regiment is recorded as present in both \'Waziristan\' campaigns The 58th Vaughan\'s Rifles Rifles (Frontier Force) a regiment of long pedigree of service with the Punjab Frontier Force was restyled as 5th Battalion (Vaughan\'s) 13th Frontier Force Rifles in 1922, in which year it was grouped with other \'Piffer\' units to form the multi-battalion 13th Frontier Force Rifles Regiment Condition: Toned about GVF

India General Service 1908. GV second type with 2 clasps 'North West Frontier 1930-31' 'Mohmand 1933' (54177 Gnr. Khanzaman, 10 Mtn. Bty.) Note: Clasps joined by rivets Recipient was a Gunner serving with the 10th Mountain Battery Condition: VF

India General Service 1908. GV second type with 2 clasps 'North West Frontier 1930-31' 'North West Frontier 1935' (1427 Swr.Ghulam Hussain. 20 Lrs.) Note: Clasps joined by a rod Recipient was a Sowar serving with the 20th Lancers Provenance: Sold together with an old ink handwritten lable stating the medal was purcahsed from London dealer 'Hayward 7 Hall' on 14 May 1970 for the sum of GBP 5! Condition: VF

India General Service 1908. GV second type with clasp \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' (986 Swr. Aurangzeb. Hodson\'s Horse.) Recipient held the rank of Sowar Condition: VF

India General Service 1936 with clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (A1053 Sigmn. Uttam Singh, I.S.C.) Recipient served as a Signalman with the Indian Signal Corps Condition: VF

India General Service 1936 with clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (Dhobi Fulchand, 1-4 G.R.) Recipient was a native follower performing the trade of 'Dhobi', or 'washerman' while serving with the 1st Battalion 4th Gurkha Rifles Condition: GVF

India General Service 1936-1939. With 2 x clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' & 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (10065 Sepoy Janan, Kurram Militia.) The recipient Janan, held the rank of 'Sepoy' (Private) while serving with the Kurram Militia, a 'Frontier Corps' that was based and deployed in the Kurram Valley 'Tribal Territory' region of the North West Frontier of British India The Kurram Militia (established in 1892), was headquartered at 'Parachinar', and was organized in two wings that each comprised of 3 xx companies. By 1905, the total number of all-ranks serving in the Kurram Militia was reported to be 1475 The native ranks were recruited exclusively from amongst the local 'Turi' tribesmen. Amongst the Pathan tribes of the North West Frontier, the 'Turi' were distinct as being adherents of the Muslim 'Shiah' sect, whereas the clans in the surrounding tribal areas bordering the Kurram Valley were adherents of the 'Sunni' sect An uncommon 2 x clasp medal issue named to the Kurram Militia Condition: VF

India General Service 1936-39, 1 clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (14584 Bugler Sukh Ram, 4-13 F.F. Rif.) Recipient was a Bugler serving with the 4th Battalion 13th Frontier Force Rifles regiment of the Indian Army Condition: About VF

India General Service 1936-39, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1936-37 (Chowkidar Sawari Khan, R.I.A.S.C.) Recipient was an attested non-combatant of Pathan ethnicity, performing the roll of 'Chowkidar' (Watchman / Gate-Keeper), while serving with the Royal Indian Army Service Corps The recipient - armed with only a 'Lathi (a large weighted bamboo shaft) - was almost certainly a locally enrolled Pathan, employed at one of the British Indian Army garrisons (e.g. Razmak, Landi Kotal, etc.,), or line of communication supply depots located within tribal territory of the North West Frontier Province, or, at a cantonment in adjacent British India territory A rare seen medal named to a Chowkidar Condition: VF

India General Service 1936-39, With 2 x clasps \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' & \'North West Frontier 1937-39 (MT-105254 Resvt. Dvr. Shaikh Salar, R.I.A.S.C. (M.T.)) The upper clasp attached by a customary white metal or silver silver rod The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Mussalman faith who held the the rank of Driver, while serving with the Royal Indian Army Service Corps, Mechanized Transport branch The inclusion of the abbreviated rank-prefix \'Resvt\' indicates that the recipient was a former regular army soldier of the British Indian Army, who had been mobilized from the Army Reserve, as a \'Reservist\' Uncommon to see the campaign medals from the inter-war years awarded to \'Reservists\' of the British Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service 1936-39. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' (Syce Pirthi, 3-12 F.F.R.) The recipient was an Indian of the Hindu faith, serving as an attested non-combatant \'follower\' and performing the trade of \'Syce\' (Groom) for a British Officer serving with the 3rd Battalion (Sikhs) 12th Frontier Force Regiment, a \'Piffer\' infantry unit of the British Indian Army A very scarce trade to see on a campaign medal issued in respect of the Waziristan Operations of 1936-1937 Condition: About VF

India General Service 1936-39. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1937-39\' (13988 Sep. Kanshi Ram, 3-10 Baluch R.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of Dogra Rajput ethnicity and the Hindu faith, serving as a Sepoy (Private) with the 3rd Battalion (Queen Mary\'s Own) 10th Baluch Regiment, an infantry unit of the British Indian Army 3/10 Baluch: During the Second World War, the battalion was one of most travelled and experienced units of the British Indian Army, and served in; India, Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Sicily and Italy. On the units return to India, the battalion was was nominated for conversion to a Parachute role to join the 2nd Indian Airborne Division. At the time of independence in August 1947, all battalions of the Baluch Regiment were allocated to the Pakistan Army, with all the former \'Dogra\' companies transferred amongst units of the Indian Army, in particular to The Indian Grenadiers Condition: GVF

India General Service 1936-39. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1937-39\' (6914 Nk. Malik Jan, 2-12 F.F.R.) The recipient was by ethnicity and faith a Punjabi Mussalman soldier, holding the rank of Naik (Corporal) while serving with 2nd Battalion (Sikhs) 12th Frontier Force Regiment, an infantry unit of the British Indian Army 2/12 Frontier Force Regiment, deployed to Malaya in 1941, and subsequently fought during the ill-fated Malaya campaign, with the remnants of the regiment, surrendering at Singapore Colony on, 15 February 1942 Victoria Cross battalion: The only Victoria Cross of the Malaya campaign to be awarded to the British Indian Army, was the award to the Commanding Officer, 2nd Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment, Arthur Edward Cumming Brigadier Arthur Edward Cumming VC OBE MC (18 June 1896 – 10 April 1971) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, who had been born in Karachi, British India, and attended Karachi Grammar School Cumming was 45 years old, and a lieutenant colonel commanding the 2/12th Frontier Force Regiment, in the Indian Army during World War II. Lt. Col Cumming and his battalion were defending an airfield during the Battle of Malaya when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC (currently displayed at the National Army Museum) On 3 January 1942 near Kuantan, Malaya, the Japanese made a furious attack on the battalion and a strong enemy force penetrated the position. Lieutenant Colonel Cumming, with a small party of men, immediately led a counter-attack and although all his men became casualties and he, himself, had two bayonet wounds in the stomach he managed to restore the situation sufficiently for the major portion of the battalion and its vehicles to be withdrawn. Later he drove in a carrier, under very heavy fire, collecting isolated detachments of his men and was again wounded. His gallant actions helped the brigade to withdraw safely Cumming was one of a small number of officers and men who were ordered to be evacuated from Singapore before the island was surrendered on 15 February 1942. Cumming subsequently commanded a battalion of the 9th Jat Regiment before his promotion to brigadier and command of the 63rd Indian Brigade during the Burma campaign. From 1944 to his retirement in 1947 Brigadier Cumming was in command of the Dehra Dun District in India. The medal in bright unblemished condition Condition: About EF

India General Service 1936-39. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1937-39\' (Jemdr. Phula Singh, 2-12 F.F.R) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the appointment of Jemadar (a Viceroy\'s Commissioned Officer rank) while serving with 2nd Battalion (Sikhs) 12th Frontier Force Regiment, an infantry unit of the British Indian Army Phula Singh first enlisted in the Indian Army on 12 October 1921. His first period of active campaign service occurred in 1930, in which year he served on the North West Frontier of India, earning the India General Service Medal with clasp \'North West Frontier 1930-31\'. He was first commissioned as a Viceroys Commissioned Officer (VCO) on 16 August 1933, when he was appointed Jemadar. Shortly after returning from his second period of active service, for which he received the India General Service Medal 1936 with clasp \'North West Frontier 1937-39\', he was promoted on, 7 August 1940, to Subadar. The Indian Army List of October 1941, shows that Phula Singh was amongst the highest qualified, amongst the VCO\'s of 12 Frontier Force Regiment, having 4 x qualifications as under: a). Qualified at a School of Education (British and Indian Officers) b). Qualified at the Chemical Warfare School India, Pachmarhi (formerly Anti-Gas Wing, Belgaum) c). Qualified in Small Arms (Saugor) d). Qualified in Machine-Gun Not surprisingly, as an eminently qualified and recently promoted Subadar, Phula Singh was retained for training purposes in India during the period 1941-1943, and hence did not follow his unit 2/12 F.F.R. overseas for service in Malaya, where the battalion was captured at the surrender of Singapore Colony on, 15 February 1942. From April 1943, and through to at least October 1946, he is known to have been serving attached to a battalion of the Indian Pioneer Corps Condition: GVF

India General Service 1936-39. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1937-39\' (Mess Svt. Alim-Ud-Din, 2-12 F.F.R.) The recipient was an Indian non-combatant of the Muslim faith holding the appointment of \'Mess Servant\' while serving as an attested regimental follower of 2nd Battalion (Sikhs) 12th Frontier Force Regiment, an infantry unit of the British Indian Army 2/12 Frontier Force Regiment, deployed to Malaya in 1941, and subsequently fought during the ill-fated Malaya campaign, with the remnants of the regiment (including surviving attested followers), surrendering at Singapore Colony on, 15 February 1942 Victoria Cross battalion: The only Victoria Cross of the Malaya campaign to be awarded to the British Indian Army, was the award to the Commanding Officer, 2nd Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment, Arthur Edward Cumming, who would have been a well known British Officer to Mess Servant Alim-ud-Din Brigadier Arthur Edward Cumming VC OBE MC (18 June 1896 – 10 April 1971) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, who had been born in Karachi, British India, and attended Karachi Grammar School Cumming was 45 years old, and a lieutenant colonel commanding the 2/12th Frontier Force Regiment, in the Indian Army during World War II. Lt. Col Cumming and his battalion were defending an airfield during the Battle of Malaya when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC (currently displayed at the National Army Museum) On 3 January 1942 near Kuantan, Malaya, the Japanese made a furious attack on the battalion and a strong enemy force penetrated the position. Lieutenant Colonel Cumming, with a small party of men, immediately led a counter-attack and although all his men became casualties and he, himself, had two bayonet wounds in the stomach he managed to restore the situation sufficiently for the major portion of the battalion and its vehicles to be withdrawn. Later he drove in a carrier, under very heavy fire, collecting isolated detachments of his men and was again wounded. His gallant actions helped the brigade to withdraw safely Cumming was one of a small number of officers and men who were ordered to be evacuated from Singapore before the island was surrendered on 15 February 1942. Cumming subsequently commanded a battalion of the 9th Jat Regiment before his promotion to brigadier and command of the 63rd Indian Brigade during the Burma campaign. From 1944 to his retirement in 1947 Brigadier Cumming was in command of the Dehra Dun District in India. A scarce seen campaign medal named to a regimental Mess-Servant, who deployed in Waziristan when the battalion was on active service - and who without doubt would have been a \'well known\' face to then Lieutenant-Colonel Cumming...... The medal in choice unblemished condition Condition: EF

India General Service 1936-39. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1937-39\' (Subdr. Kishan Singh, 2-12 F.F.R.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the appointment of Subadar (a Viceroy\'s Commissioned Officer rank) while serving with 2nd Battalion (Sikhs) 12th Frontier Force Regiment, an infantry unit of the British Indian Army Kishan Singh first enlisted in the Indian Army on 2 August 1923. His first period of active campaign service occurred in 1930, in which year he served on the North West Frontier of India, earning the India General Service Medal with clasp \'North West Frontier 1930-31\'. He was first commissioned as a Viceroys Commissioned Officer (VCO) on 16 July 1933, when he was appointed Jemadar. Shortly after returning from his second period of active service, for which he received the India General Service Medal 1936 with clasp \'North West Frontier 1937-39\', he was promoted on, 5 October 1937, to Subadar. The Indian Army List of January 1941, shows that Kishan Singh was amongst the highest qualified, amongst the VCO\'s of 12 Frontier Force Regiment, having 5 x qualifications credited to him as under: a). I. A. English 1st Class b). Qualified at a School of Education (British and Indian Officers) c). Distinguished at the Chemical Warfare School, India, Belgaum (formerly Anti-Gas Wing, Belgaum) d). Distinguished in Small Arms (Saugor) e). Qualified in Machine-Gun (Ahmednagar) Subadar Kishan Singh does not appear again in Indian Army List under the regimental lists of 12th Frontier Force Regiment, after January 1941. The Indian Army List for July 1941, records a Kishan Singh who was born on 17 July 1906, was granted an Emergency Commission, and appointed 2nd Lieutenant on 15 February 1941, from which date he served posted to 13th Frontier Force Rifles Note: Former VCO\'s and NCO\'s of the British Indian Army who were commissioned during the Second World War, were almost always posted to different regiments form those they had served prior to being commissioned as King\'s Indian Officers. Choice unblemished condition Condition: EF

India General Service 1936-39: With clasp \'North West Frontier 1937-39\' (9885 Sep. Fazal Rahman, S. W. Scouts.) Note: The high regimental number & absence of the earlier \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' clasp (to which the South Waziristan Scouts were entitled as a unit), indicates that the recipient only enlisted in his local corps within \'Tribal Territory\' of the North West Frontier sometime after 1937, and most likely sometime in 1938 The recipient Mir Bad Shah, by ethnicity a Pathan, was holding the rank of \'Sepoy\' (Private) while serving with the South Waziristan Scouts, a \'Frontier Corps\' based and deployed in the Southern Waziristan tribal area of the North West Frontier of British India Formerly known as the North Waziristan Militia (established in 1900), the South Waziristan Scouts (1922), were organized into three \'Wings\' (each about a battalion strength) with their Corps Headquarters and a HQ Company located at Jandola, and with 2 x subsidiary \'Wing HQ\'s located at Sarwekai and another at Sarorghu, all located within in the tribal territory of South Waziristan, North West Frontier Province. Circa 1922, and for the duration of the inter-war era, the South Waziristan Scouts (S.W.S.) comprised a Headquarters Company, 2 x troops of Mounted Infantry (about 60 men in each troop, and considered very much the corps d\'elite) and 48 x infantry platoons, comprising a total of 14 x British officers and 2,774 Pathan \'All-Ranks\' Sold together with a couple of laminated labels with details of the recipient and unit Condition: VF

India General Service 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (1624 Naik Girdhari Thapa, 1-3 G.R.) Recipient served with 1st Battalion 3rd Gurkha Rifles Condition: VF

India General Service 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (1628 Sowar Mohd. Nawaz Khan, Probyn's Horse.) Condition: VF

India General Service 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (4548 L-Naick Hiramani Thapa, 1-6 G.R.) Important: Recipient was a Non-Commissioned-Officer, or N.C.O., holding rank of Lance-Naik (Lance Corporal) while serving with the 1st Battalion 6th Gurkha Rifles Condition: GF

India General Service 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (5937 Rfm.Tilbir Pun, 2-5 G.R.) Recipient was a Rifleman serving with 2nd Battalion 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) Condition: VF

India General Service 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (TB-21688 B-Boy Dost Mohd, R.I.A.S.C. (A-TPT.)) Important: Recipient was a 'Bellows-Boy' serving with the Royal Indian Army Service Corps (Animal Transport) - an uncommon rank/trade Condition: Toned VF

India General Service 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (7887105 Pte. E.M.C. Edwards. Royal Tank C.) Important: Medal and clasp entitlement is confirmed per the respective medal roll (WO 100/500) wherein the recipient is shown as having served with the 11th Armoured Car Company, at the time of qualifying for his medal and clasp Condition: GVF

India General Service 1936. With clasp \'Burma 1930-32\' (35850 Gnr. Mir Hussain. 7 Mtn. Bty.) Recipient was a Punjabi Musalman holding the rank of Gunner, while serving with the 7th Mountain Battery, a mountain artillery unit of the British Indian Army Reference \'British Battles & Medals\' (Spink, Seventh Edition 2006), 7th Mountain Battery was the only artillery unit deployed in Burma that qualified as a unit for the \'Burma 1930-32\' clasp Scarce medal and clasp to a \'Mountain Gunner\' Condition: GVF

India General Service 1936. With clasp \'Burma 1930-32\' (Hd. Lscr. K. Viapuri. U. Bur Bn. A.F.I.). The recipient an Indian of South Indian ethnicity and Hindu faith, was an enrolled non-combatant follower who performed the trade of \'Head Lascar\' while serving with the Upper Burma Battalion, a Mandalay centred volunteer unit of the Auxiliary Force India Note: In the context of the 20th Century usage, the \'Lascar\' was generally a marine associated, labouring \'Trade\' applied to indigenous seamen from the Red Sea, South Asia and Bay of Bengal regions. The Indian Army did employ \'Lascars\' during the Great War, principally in the Inland Water Transport (for pontoons, rafts, launches), but is also found in other corps for example the Indian Ordnance Department. Whether the recipient of this medal was a \'Head-Lascar\' aboard a motor launch maintained by the volunteers on the, Irrawaddy, or was employed on general labouring duties, i.e., erecting tents, setting up camps, working at rifle ranges, or working in stores is not known. What is certain, is that the medal her offered is an extremely rare instance of an Indian being employed in the service of an Auxiliary Force India battalion located in Burma The Upper Burma Volunteer Rifles were an auxiliary regiment based in North Burma. The battalion, whose volunteers were drawn exclusively from amongst European and Eurasian residents of North Burma, was raised on, 9 December 1886, when it was styled as the Upper Burma Volunteer Rifles. As part of the Indian Defence Force Act of 1917, all the units of the Indian Volunteers became units of the short-lived Indian Defence Force and the battalion was restyled, 34th Upper Burma Battalion on 1st April 1917. With the demise of the Indian Defence Force, and the establishment of the Auxiliary Force India, in, 1920, the unit was restyled as the Upper Burma Battalion. The unit retained this title when it transferred to the Burma Auxiliary Force in April 1937, following the transfer of administrative power from the Government of India to the Burma Government Coincidentally it should be noted that during the Burma Campaign of 1941-42, it is recorded fact, that men of the Upper Burma Battalion did man launches of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company, after much of the local crews had deserted their posts in the wake of the Japanese invasion A rare seen campaign medal to an Indian \'Head-Lascar\' serving with the Upper Burma Battalion, Auxiliary Force India Condition: EF

India General Service 1936. With clasp \'Burma 1930-32\' (Naib Commdt. Sultan Ahmed Khan, B.M.P.) The recipient was a Punjabi Musalman who held the Governor\'s appointment as Naib-Commandant. or \'Bo-hmugyi\' of the Burma Military Police Note: Naib-Commandant \'Bo-hmugyi\' was the highest commissioned officer rank available to native ranks of the Burma Military Police - and ranked above Subadar-Major, or \'Bo-hmu\' The Civil List for Burma 1941, under the lists of officers holding Indian Title Badges, of the class \'Khan Bahadur\' is shown Hony. Subadar-Major Sultan Ahmed Khan, Burma Military Police, who was awarded his Khan Bahadur honour on, 1 January 1921. Given the \'Honorary\' rank and date of award, we do not know whether this is one and the same man A rare seen Senior Officer\'s rank to the senior-most Governors Commissioned Officer rank in the Burma Military Police Condition: About EF

India General Service 1936. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' (32573 Clk. Sant Singh. 1 Mtn. Bty.) Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, holding the appointment of \'Clerk\' while serving with the 1st Mountain Battery, a mountain artillery unit of the British Indian Army Sant Singh was a regular enlisted soldier, who was latterly appointed \'Clerk\' - a scarce appointment in the Indian Mountain Artillery units, as there was only one \'Clerk\' per battery, and the person charged with maintenance of the battery\'s nominal rolls amongst other administrative duties Reference \'The History of the Indian Mountain Artillery\' (Graham, 1957), it is confirmed that 1st Mountain Battery served in both of the campaigns commemorated on the respective medal clasps 1st Mountain Battery: The battery had a long history of service dating back to its raising in 1851 as an artillery unit of the Punjab Frontier Force. In 1928, it was styled 1st Royal (Kohat) Mountain Battery, Royal Artillery (Frontier Force) (How). During the Second World War the unit served in the Burma Campaign under higher formation 17th Indian Division, which constituent units were famously referred to as \'Black Cat\'s\', this being accolade being a reference to the divisions distinctive \'Black Cat\' divisional insignia, worn by \'All Ranks\'. In August 1947, the unit was transferred to the Pakistan Army, where the descendent thrives to this day, as, 2 Royal Kohat (SP) Medium Battery, Artillery (FF) A scarce seen appointment to a Sikh \'Mountain Gunner\' Condition: About VF

India General Service 1936. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' (6258 Rfm. Prembahadur Thapa. 2-5 G.R.) Note: The regimental number with official corrections - and exactly as issued Recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity holding the rank of Rifleman while serving with the with 2nd Battalion 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) Condition: VF

India General Service 1936. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1937-39\' (2503 Rfn. Tamansing Thapa, 1-8 G.R.) Recipient was a Rifleman serving with 1st Battalion 8th Gurkha Rifles Condition: Cleaned GF

India General Service Medal 1854, Silver issue with 2 x clasps 'North West Frontier' & ' Bhootan' (Sepoy Chump Sing Khutree, 1st Goorkha Regt.) Note: Only 1st Goorkha Regiment (later 1st Gurkha Rifles), were the only Gurkha Rifles regiment to qualify for these 2 x medal clasps Suspension claw tightened Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1854-1895. Silver issue with clasp \'Burma 1885-7\' (761 Pte A McIntyre 2nd Bn R. Sco. Fus.) The recipient A. McIntyre was a holding the rank of Private while serving with the 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers Important: The recipients entitlement to the medal & clasp is verified per the respective campaign medal roll of the 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers (ref WO 100/69), the remarks column of the medal roll with remark \'Actively engaged against Dacoits\' Service summary: The recipient is confirmed having enlisted in the British Army, in June 1884, and posted to the Royal Scots Fusiliers (Nos 756 & 765 had respectively enlisted & were posted to the 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers on, 10 & 21 June 1884). An attractively toned campaign medal Condition: Toned About GVF

India General Service Medal 1854-1895. Silver issue with clasp \'N.E. Frontier 1891\' (Lce Corpl B. Evatt. Calcutta Vol. Rifle. Corps.) The recipient was a British volunteer serving with the Calcutta Volunteer Rifle Corps, which unit contributed a detachment from their 'Pioneer Company' for service with the 'Manipur Field Force' in 1891 The recipient by provenance is attributed to be Charles Beckwith Evatt (1856-932) a Civil Engineer who had been born in Ceylon Colony (where his father a former British Army Officer, held an appointment with the Government of Ceylon Colony) and who prior to taking retirement worked most of his professional life in British India. His son, Lieutenant-Colonel John Henry Beckwith Evatt, Officer Commanding, 61st Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Regiment of Artillery (and born in, Delhi, India, in 1904) was 'Killed-in-Action' in the Western Desert, during the Battle of El Alamein, where he died on, 27 October 1942 Reference the London Gazette issue of 14 August 1891, that contains the official despatch for the 'Manipur Campaign' of 1891, and from which source we are providing the below quotes: Quote, The Governor-General in Council cordially endorses the approval expressed by the Commander-in-Chief in India of the indomitable energy displayed by the troops in overcoming the difficulties and hardships of an advance without tents through a mountainous and. unhealthy country, exposed as they were to much suffering from intense heat and heavy rain. The association with the regular troops of the volunteer soldiers of the Calcutta Rifle Corps and Surma Valley Light Horse in this expedition is a matter of especial gratification to His Excellency in Council...... Unquote. The detachment from the 'Pioneer Company' of the Calcutta Volunteer Rifle Corps, served with the 'Silchar Column' of the Manipur Field Force, and comprised: Quote, - Calcutta Volunteer Pioneers, 2 British officers, 2 native officers, 48 rifles, 2 followers Unquote A rare seen medal named to a Volunteer unit that served in with the Manipur Field Force, in the hardest of all the punitive expeditions carried out by the British in the North East Frontier region of India Condition: Toned about EF

India General Service Medal 1854-1895. Silver issue with clasp \'Waziristan 1894-5\' (4382 Sapper Sher Ali Khan Sappers & Miners) Note: The recipient was a Punjabi Musalman serving as a Sapper with the Bengal Sappers and Miners. the Engineer corps of the Bengal Army, whose regimental headquarters was located (then as now) at Roorkee, United Provinces, India Reference \'A Dangerous Game British Colonial Warfare on the Indian Sub-Continent 1854-1892: Volume IV (Parritt & Waibel, 2010)\', there were only 2 x companies of the Bengal Sappers & Miners deployed for this campaign - the only engineer units present - comprising No 2 Company Bengal Sappers & Miners, and No 5 Company Bengal Sappers & Miners. The former served in the early months of the campaign, being part of the original \'Escort\' (a misnomer, for what was a \'Brigade\' strength force) to the Waziristan Delimitation Boundary Commission., and numbered an estimated 189 x \'All-Ranks\', who were present at the \'Night attack at Wana\', on 3rd November 1894. No 5. Company served in theatre as part of the 2nd Brigade and was involved in the latter operations that only concluded in March 1895. Due to the nature of the Waziristan Delimitation Boundary Commission, including the need for survey officers, a total of 15 x British \'Royal Engineer\' Officers served in the campaign - all Sappers and Miners British Officers were always attached from their parent \'Royal Engineers\'. During the campaign, 2 x British Officers of No.2 Company Bengal Sappers & Miners were casualties, viz Lieutenant P.J.F. Macauley \'Killed-in-Action\' at Wana, and the Commanding Officer Captain G.F. Hunter-Weston was wounded, amongst the native ranks, a follower (Muleteer) was \'Killed-in-Action\' and 4 x \'Other-Ranks\' were wounded The \'Night Action at Wana\' (actually an early pre-dawn morning raid) on 3 November 1894 was a bloody affair. The British force suffered 45 x \'All-Ranks \' Killed\' & 75 x \'Wounded\' including attested camp followers. It is estimated that the enemy - \'Mahsud\' Waziris - suffered the loss of 350 men killed, with many more wounded Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1854-95, Silver issue with clasp 'N.E. Frontier 1891' (Mr. D. J. Clancey. Field Engineer.) Important: Field Engineer Dominic James Clancey, a Civil Engineer of the Government of India, was 'Mentioned-in-Despatches' for his services with the Silchar Column, during the 'Manipur Expedition' of 1891, his MID being published in the London Gazette issue of 14 August 1891 Note: The Manipur Campaign of 1891, was not Dominic Clancey's first war! As a child he is confirmed as being a child residing at the Lucknow Residency, during the entire length of the siege whereat the British and loyal Indian garrison heroically held out against overwhelming odds to secure a famous 'Imperial' victory. While Dominic, his elder brother and Mother had miraculously survived the hellish ordeals of the 'Defence of the Residency' at Lucknow, his father a member of the Indian Uncovenanted Civil Service, had been killed-in-action on Dominic James Clancey, son of Thomas James Clancey (Compositor, Unconvenated Indian Civil Service) and Elizabeth Clancey (nee Phillips) was born at, Lucknow, Oude, India, on 18 April 1856. Dominic's father, Thomas Clancey, was a native born Irishman from, Cork, Ireland, and his mother Elizabeth Clancey (nee Philipps) was an 'Indo-Briton' born in Delhi, India, on 18 February 1836. During the Indian Mutiny, Dominic, together with his older brother and parents were incarcerated in the British Residency at Lucknow. The family remained in the Lucknow Residency throughout the course of the siege, however their stay was not without loss, as Dominic's father, an uncovenanted civil servant in the collectors office, was killed-in-action on while defending the residency. A memorial tomb to Thomas James Clancey remains to this day in the grounds of the former Lucknow Residency - and a national shrine in India - with the inscription; Quote, Near this spot are interred the remains of Thomas John Clancey of the Chief Commissioner's Office, Lucknow, who was killed during the siege of Lucknow now on the 1st July 1857, aged 28 years and 5 months. "I shall go to him, but he will never return to me." This tomb has been erected by his beloved wife, Elizabeth Clancey, and subsequently renewed by his sons John Charles and Dominic James Unquote. Dominic was educated at the famous Thomason College, Roorkee, India, where he graduated as an Engineer. Like his father before him, after graduation he embarked on a career with the Indian Civil Service, being appointed an Apprentice Engineer and posted to Rajputana in November 1878. Clancey transferred as an Assistant Engineer to Assam in January 188. Dominic appears to have spent the rest of his professional engineering career in Assam, where he held successive senior engineering posts, and in the process acquiring an unsurpassed knowledge of the North Eastern frontier regions, and in particular the topography, transport and logistics of the region. It was for his intimate knowledge of Assam and the North East Frontier that he was appointed 'Field Engineer' to the Silchar Column during the Manipur Expedition of 1891 - and for which he was subsequently 'Mention-in-Despatches' (reference London Gazette issue of 14 August 1891). In 1902, while on a period of leave from India, Dominic (aged 45 years and by denomination a Non Conformist) married Dorothy Henrietta Mary Jackson (21 years of age) at the Barry Road, Congregational Church, East Dulwich, London, on 12 February 1902. The couple returned to India later that year, and in the following year, a son Dennis St Clair Clancey was born to the couple in Assam on 5 October 1903. A second son, Vernon James St Clair Clancey was born to the couple at Camberwell, Surrey, England, on 23 May 1905. Dominic latterly served as Assistant to the Chief Engineer and Under Secretary to the Government of East Bengal and Assam from October 1905. Dominic Clancey retired from the Indian Civil Service in April 1909, and shortly retired to England, where in 1911, the family are recorded as living at, 206 Worple Road, Wimbledon, Surrey, England. Dominic James Clancey is recorded as having died at his home, Blackmoor Lodge, Guildford, Surrey, England, on 5 March 1939 Dominic's brother, John Charles Clancey (1854-1932) - a former officer of the Survey Department, Government of India, died in Agra, India, on 26 August 1932. John's son, 2nd Lieutenant Trevor John Clancey, had preceded him, when he had 'Killed-in-Action' in Belgium on 24 October 1914, while serving with the 2nd Battalion Border Regiment. Post-war, when John Clancey applied for his late son's war medals, his forwarding address was given as 'The Snuggery, Darjeeling ', which is now 'The Windemere Hotel', Darjeeling, and which in 2019 is an award winning colonial 'Heritage Hotel' A fascinating medal recipient from a family with a rich history of service in British India & Burma, as well as supreme sacrifice to the British Empire. A scarce & highly desirable campaign medal to a Civil Engineer 'Field Engineer', who was Mentioned-in-Despatches for his services during the' Manipur Expedition 1891' Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1854-95. Bronze issue & clasp \'Chin-Lushai 1889-90\' (Cook Kyaw Win Burma Sappers & Miners) The recipient was a native Burmese non-combatant performing the trade of \'Cook\' while serving as an attested \'Follower\' with the single company strength Burma Sappers & Miners Important: The Burma Sappers and Miners were raised in 1887, they were initially referred to as the Burma Company Sappers & Miners, and were included as a separate formation under the listings for the Queens Own Madras Sappers & Miners that were published in the Indian Army Lists prior to 1903. The unit had the distinction of being the very first regular military unit raised in Burma to recruit and eventually comprise only Burmese indigenous soldiers, under command of British Officers. The other-ranks were drawn from several classes and ethnicities including, Burmans, and the Karen, Kachin and Shan hill tribes. Reference the monumental \'The Military Engineer in India\' Volume I (E.W.C. Sandes, 1933), the author writes: Quote, One result of the war was the raising of a Burma Company of Sappers and Miners. This was authorized in July, 1887, and the unit was affiliated to the Madras Sappers and Miners. The Royal Engineer officers for the new unit were to be lent in rotation from the three Corps of Sappers and Miners, each officer being relieved after two years in Burma if he so desired. The Indian officers were to come solely from the Madras Corps. Great difficulties were encountered at once in getting recruits, only 15 of whom had enlisted by the end of 1887 when the company at Mandalay was commanded by Captain E.W Cotter, R.E. The first idea had been to form a unit of one half of which should be Burmans, one-quarter Kachins and Karens, and one -quarter Shans; but the Kachins and Shans would not come forward, and when the company reached its full strength for the first time in October, 1890, about four-fifths of the men were Burmans and the remainder Karens. In 1893 the Burma Company became an integral part of the Corps of Madras Sappers and Miners, rendering good service for a number of years until it was finally disbanded in 1929. Many officers have pleasant recollections of the jovial and intelligent Burma Sapper in his slouch hat and smart uniform in modern Mandalay. Unquote For a single company size unit, it was extensively deployed on active service campaigns in Burma between 1889-1894, earning several clasp issues of the Indian General Service Medal 1854. Various issues of the London Gazette, and the Calcutta published \'The Englishman\'s Overland Mail\' (and subsequent issues of The Englishman) in the period circa 1887-1895, contains several reports of the engagements - and casualties sustained - by the Burma Sappers & Miners in that period In 1903 the unit was restyled as 15 (Burma) Company, 2nd Queen\'s Own Madras Sappers and Miners, becoming 4th Burma Sappers and Miners in 1922 (in which year the unit was decoupled from any further association with the Queens Own Madras Sapper & Miners. The unit was again finally styled Burma Sappers and Miners in 1923. The unit was disbanded in 1929 A rare campaign medal in bronze to find on the market named to a Burmese follower serving with the Burma Sappers & Miners Choice Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1854-95. Bronze issue & clasp \'Sikkim 1888\' (4947 Mule Driver Nura Commt Deptt Bl) The recipient was a native non-combatant performing the trade of \'Mule Driver\' while serving employed with the Commissariat Department of the Bengal Army The Sikkim Campaign 1888, has the distinction of having been fought at the highest altitudes ever encountered by the British and Indian Army\'s up to that time, and only surpassed by the higher altitudes attained by the British Indian Army during the \'Younghusband Expedition\' to Tibet (1903-1904) The Kingdom of Sikkim became an Indian Princely State in 1890, and in 1950 became a protectorate of the Republic of India A rare campaign clasp in bronze to find on the market for the Sikkim Expedition of 1888 , and the more desirable for being in such good condition Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1854-95. Bronze issue with 1 x clasp 'Burma 1887-89' (Muleteer Lall Singh, No. 8 Bl. Mtn. By.) The recipient was an attested native 'Non Combatant' follower, performing the trade of 'Muleteer' (Mule Driver) whle serving with the 8th Bengal Mountain Battery of the British Indian Army Important: Reference 'The History of the Indian Mountain Artillery' (Graham, 1957), confirms 8th (Lahore) Mountian Battery served in Burma from March 1887, and was subsequently awarded the battle honour, 'Burma 1885-87' one of four Indan Army 'Mountain Battery's to be so honoured (the others were 4th (Hazara), 5th (Bombay) & 7th(Bengal) The medal in uncommonly good condition for awards made in this era and issued to non-combatant followers Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1854-95. Bronze issue with clasp 'Burma 1885-7' (Dooly Bearer Jiwan 23d. Bo: Infy.) The recipient was an attested native 'Non Combatant' follower, performing the trade of 'Dooly Beaer' (Carrier of personnel or supplies) whle serving with the 23rd Bombay Infantry, a regiment of the British Indian Army Note: The 23rd Bombay Infantry were awarded the battle honour 'Burma 1885-87' for their services in Burma 23rd Bombay Infantry were in 1901 restyled as 23rd Bombay Rifles , and in 1922 became 4th (Outram's) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles. In 2018 the descendent unit of this famous regiment is still thriving in the Indian Army, as 4th Battalion Rajputana Rifles The medal in uncommonly good condition for awards made in this era that were issued to non-combatant followers Condition: About EF

India General Service Medal 1854-95. Bronze issue with clasp 'N. E. Frontier 1891' (107 Dooly Bearer Chandi Comst Transport Deptt) The recipient was an Indian non-combatant 'Follower' perfomring the trade of 'Dooly Bearer' (Stretcher Bearer / Carrier) while serving with the Commissariat Transport Department of the Indian Army The 'Dooly' was a native 'Palanquin', or litter, where two or four 'Dooly Carriers' would carry invalided men, or supplies, suspendend from shoulder high bamboo poles from which were strung / suspended canvas litters / sheets A desirable medal and clasp for the hardest fought of all the 'North East Frontier' operations during the Victorian era A scarce seen single clasp medal Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1854-95. Silver issue with 2 x clasps \'Burma 1885-7\' & \'Burma 1887-89\' (2144 Pte M. Boylen 1st Bn Rif. Brig.) Note: The naming is officially impressed in the 1890\'s Royal Mint style used for the Sudan Medal 1896 & East and Central Africa Medal The upper clasp attached by rivets as issued Medal and clasps verification: The medal and both clasps is confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of the 1st Battalion Rifle Brigade, per below references: - Medal & clasp Burma 1885-7: WO 100/70 the roll compiled and signed 24 February 1888 - Clasp Burma 1887-89: WO 100/73 for services in theatre 01/05/1887-31/03/1889, compiled Bareilly, India, 25 April 1890, \'To England on Transfer to Army Reserve\' The recipient was 2144 Private Michael Boylen, 1st Battalion Rifle Brigade Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1854-95. Silver issue with 2 x clasps, \'Burma 1887-89\' 7 \' N.E. Frontier 1891\' (1553 Sepoy Nainsing Gurung 44th Gurkha Rifles) The upper clasp attached by contemporary rivets Note: Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (Seventh edition, 2006) the unit, a 'Gurkha' class regiment, is confirmed as being present in both of the campaigns commemorated on this medal The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity who served as a Sepoy (Private) in the 44th Regiment, Gurkha (Light) Infantry, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army In 1903, the unit was restyled as 8th Gurkha Rifles in 1903 - and was a Gurkha Regiment with a long and very distinguished history of campaign service on the North East Frontier of India, Burma and in Tibet Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1854-95. Silver issue with 3 x clasps 'Hazara 1888', 'Samana 1891', 'Waziristan 1894-5' (1699 Sepoy Ranjha Singh 3d. Sikh Infy.) The earlier clasps with customised side carriage to allow the attachment of the subsequent clasps, and arranged in the correct order of ascending dates Important: Reference 'A Dangerous Game. British Colonial Warfare on the Indian Sub-Continent 1854-1892. Volumes III & IV (Parritt & Waibel, 2010), it is confirmed that the 3rd Sikh Infantry served in all three of the campaigns commemorated on the clasps on this medal Note: The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, serving as a Sepoy (Private) with the 3rd Sikh Infantry (Punjab Frontier Force), an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army A fine multi-clasp IGS 1854 medal to a highly distinguished Sikh infantry unit of the 'Punjab Frontier Force', British Indian Army Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1854-95. Silver issue with 4 x clasps \'Burma 1885-7\', \'Burma 1887-89\', \'Chin-Lushai 1889-90\' & \'Burma 1889-92\' (1152 Sapper Venkatasamy, 6 Co. “Q.O.” Sappers & Miners) Provenance: This lot was sold as part of \'The Richard Magor Collection of Medals Relating to India and Africa\', Dix Noonan Webb Ltd, July 1993 The recipient was by ethnicity and faith a South Indian of the Hindu faith who was serving as a Sapper with 6th Company Queen\'s Own Sappers & Miners, of the Madras Army Reference: The regiment is confirmed as having qualified for all 4 x clasps, having served extensively in Burma and on the North East Frontier of India (reference \'A Dangerous Game: British Colonial Warfare on the Indian Sub-Continent 1854-1892\' (Parritt & Waibel, London 2010 ) The highly distinguished Queen\'s Own Madras Sappers & Miners, were centred at Bangalore Cantonment, where the descendent unit to this day - the Madras Engineer Group - mainstain\'s it\'s regimental centre, that includes a Regimental Museum with a rich collection of medals, which is generally regarded as one of the finest, if not the finest, regimental collection in India A scarce and highly desirable multi-clasp IGS 1854 medal, of the finest provenance, to one of the most distinguished corps of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1854-95. Silver issue with clasp 'Burma 1885-7' (562 Pte. G. Goldley 2d Bn. R. Sco. Fus.) Important: Medal and clasp verified on the respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers (ref WO 100/69), wherein the recipient is recorded as still serving with the regiment when the medal roll was compiled and signed off on The recipient was a British soldier holding the rank of Private while serving with the 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers, an infantry regiment of the British Army Note: The Royal Scots Fusiliers (late 21st Foot), is one of the very few British infantry regiments with lineage and multiple battle honours dating back to John Duke of Marlborough's brilliant victory's on the continent of Europe during the Wars of the Spanish Succession (the 21st earned the battle honours; Blenheim, Ramillies, Oudenarde, Malplaquet. Coincidentally, the Duke of Marlborough's famous descendent, Sir Winston Churchill, was for a period of time the Officer Commanding 6th Service Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers on the Western Front during the Great War, and whose tough 'Jocks' were much in awe of their commanding officers' frequent 'Trench Raids' and general 'sang froid' leadership.... Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1854-95. Silver issue with clasp 'Burma 1885-7' (1263 Sepoy Rankarn Gurung 44th. Bl. Infy.) Note: Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (Seventh edition, 2006) the unit, a 'Gurkha' class regiment, is confirmed as being present in the Burma campaign commemorated on this medal The recipient was a Gurkha soldier serving as a Sepoy (Private) in the 44th Regiment, Gurkha (Light) Infantry of the Indian Army The regiment was restyled as 8th Gurkha Rifles in 1903 - and was a Gurkha Regiment with a long and highly distinguished history of campaign service on the North East Frontiers of India, Burma and in Tibet Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1854-95. Silver issue with clasp 'Chin Hills 1892-93 (1636 Sapper Asariah Q.O. Mad. S. & M.) Official corrections to naming, and typical for this particular medal & clasp issue Recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of Sapper while serving with the Queen's Own Madras Sappers & Miners Reference 'A Dangerous Game. British Colonial Warfare on the Indian Sub-Continent 1854-1892. Volume IV (Parritt & Waibel, 2010), it is confirmed that the Queen's Own Sappers & Miners participated in the Chin Hills expeditions of 1892-1893, with '100 x Rifles from 'B Company'Queen's Own Madras Sappers & Miners, being present with the 4th 'Nwengal' Column that deployed in theatre on 3 January 1893 Note: The medal clasp 'Chin Hills 1892-93' was instituted by Army Order 9 of 1903 in respect of various operations (there were 9 x different columns) in the Chin Hills region between 19 October 1892 - 10 March 1893 'Bazaar Wallah' silver test marks on rim of medal otherwise, a scarce and desirable clasp to the IGS 1854 series Condition: Toned about GVF

India General Service Medal 1854-95. Silver issue with clasp 'Lushai 1889-92' (2193 Pte. Velayudham 4th. Madras Infy. (Pioneers)) The recipient was a South Indian of Tamil ethnicity, serving as a Private soldier with the 4th Madras Infantry (Pioneers), a regiment of the British Indian Army Reference 'A Dangerous Game. British Colonial Warfare on the Indian Subcontinent 1854-1892'. Volume III (Parrit & Waibel, 2010). therin confirmed that men of 4th Madras Infantry (Pioneers), took part in at least two of the five Lushai expeditions between 1889-1892. In the first expedition (Jan-May 1899) the 4th Madras provided 4 x British Officers & 206 Indian 'All-Ranks. In the last expedition that qualified for this calsp, the 4th Madras Infantry (Pioneers) are recorded as having provided 44 x 'All-Ranks' to the column under command of Captain H. Rose, 3rd Gurkhas, for service between March-June 1892 A scarce seen single clasp medal Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1854-95. Silver issue with clasp \'Burma 1887-89\' (2001 Pte E J Scammell 2d Bn Norf: R) Medal(s) and clasp verification: 1992 Private Edward Jacob Scammell, 2nd Battalion Norfolk Regiment, is confirmed entitled to the IGS 1854 medal & clasp, together with an earlier Afghanistan War Medal 1878-80, with clasp for \'Kabul\'. Both medals and clasps per the respective regimental medal rolls cited below: - Afghanistan Medal 1878-80 with \'Kabul\' clasp: Ref WO 100/51 as No 1157 Pte. E. Scammel (sic) - IGS 1854 Medal with \'Burma 1885-7\' clasp: Ref 100/73, compiled and signed at, Colchester, England, on, 7 April 1890 Edward Jacob Scammell, son of Ebenezer Edward Scammell (a Dock Labourer) and Mary Ann Scammell, was a native of Deptford, Greenwich, London, England, where he was born on, 3 December 1857. Together with his younger sister Mary Ann Scammell (born 3 December 1862), he was baptized on, 21 December 1862, in the parish of Bethnal Green, at which time the family lived at 12 Hope Street - the same address as shown in the returns of the 1861 National Census for England & Wales. By the time of the 1871 Census, Edward, described as a \'Spinner Boy\', was living with his father at a different address, 18 Ann\'s Place in Bethnal Green. Described as a \'Labourer\' Edward claimed to be 18 years & 2 months of age, when he enlisted for service with the British Army, at, Great Yarmouth, England, on, 31st December 1875. On the same day he enlisted he was posted to the Regimental Depot of the 31st Brigade, and joined the 9th (East Norfolk) Regiment of Foot (in 1881 restyled as The Norfolk Regiment). In total Edward Jacob Scammel subsequently served 15 years 238 days \'With the Colours\', and took his final discharge from the British Army on, 25 August 1891. At discharge his military conduct was described as having been \'Very Good\'. Most of his service had spent on arduous overseas service, including war service in the Second Afghan War, and campaign service in Burma The recipient\'s record of service comprised: - Home: 31/12/1875 - 20/09/1878 - East Indies (British India & Afghanistan): 21/09/1878 - 20/12/1881 - Home: 21/12/1881 - 11/12/1885 - Gibraltar: 12/12/1885 - 05/07/1886 - Home: 06/07/1886 - 06/07/1887 - British India: 07/07/1887 - 31/10/1888 - Burma: 01/11/1888 - 05/03/1890 - Home: 06/03/1891 - 25/08/1891 Edward Jacob Scammell died shortly after his return to the United Kingdom, as he is recorded as having died in 1892, and being buried or cremated on, 5 October 1892 The recipients service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1854-95. Silver issue with clasp \'Chin-Lushai 1889-90\' (1992 Pte J Knight 1st Bn Ches: R.) Medal(s) and clasp(s) verification: 1992 Private James Knight, 1st Battalion Cheshire Regiment, is confirmed entitled to the IGS 1854 medal & clasp, and later while serving with 2nd Battalion Cheshire Regiment was further entitled to another 2 x campaign medal for the South African War. All medals and clasps confirmed per the below following cited medal rolls - IGS 1854 Medal & clasp: WO 100/70 for service 15/11/1889-30/04/1890. The roll compiled & signed at Belgaum Cantonment, India, 10 June 1891 - QSA Medal & 3 x clasps \'CC\', \'OFS\' & \'Joh\': WO 100/180. The roll compiled & signed in South Africa, 31 July 1901 - KSA Medal & 2 x dated SA clasps: WO 100/32. The roll compiled & signed at, Aldershot, England, 23 March 1903 James Knight, son of William Knight (a Labourer, who as the notified next of kin, is recorded as residing at, 21 Ebenezer Street, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Merseyside, England) and Elizabeth Knight was a native of Liverpool, Lancashire, England, where he was born circa 1867. By occupation a \'General Labourer\', he claimed to be 18 years & 4 months of age, when he enlisted for service with the British Army, at, Birkenhead, England, on, 8 July 1885. On the same day he enlisted he was posted to the Cheshire Regiment - his cited regiment of choice. He then proceeded to Chester, where the regimental depot of the Cheshire Regiment was located. James was transferred to 1st Battalion Cheshire Regiment on, 18 October 1887 on which date he embarked for overseas service in Burma, where he experienced active service with the North Burma Column during the Chin-Lushai Expedition of 1889-90. After further service in India, James returned to the United Kingdom, where he was transferred to the Army Reserve, on, 3 February 1893. He was mobilized from the Army Reserve on, 26 December 1899, on which date he \'Re-joined the Colours\', and returned to his old corps, the Cheshire Regiment. James embarked with 2nd Battalion Cheshire Regiment for the South African War on, 7 January 1900, where he served for 2 years 166 days. Corporal James Knight took his final discharge from the British Army on, 23 June 1902, by which date he had completed 16 years 351 days service with \'The Colours\' and on the Army Reserve The recipient\'s record of service comprised: - Home: 08/07/1885 - 17/10/1887 - Burma & India: 18/10/1887 - 25/01/1893 - Home: 26/01/1893 - 06/01/1900 - South Africa: 07/01/1900 - 21/06/1902 - Home: 22/06/1902 - 23/06/1902 The recipients service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives Minor edge contacts Condition: Toned VF

India General Service Medal 1854-95. Silver issue with clasp \'Looshai\' The medal un-named & un-marked as struck & issued by the Royal Mint The clasp \'Looshai\' was awarded in respect of the Looshai campaign on the North East Frontier of India, between, 9 December 1871 - 20 February 1872. The clasp was authorized on 1 December 1872 The campaign - harnessed to rescue an abducted tea-planter\'s daughter, Mary Winchester, and avenge the massacres carried out by the \'Looshais\' at the Winchester Tea Plantation - was noteworthy for not including any British units. The regiments deployed in Looshai were exclusively drawn from amongst the native regiments of the generic British Indian Army A single Victoria Cross was awarded for this campaign to Major Donald McIntyre, Bengal Staff Corps (2nd Gurkha, or Sirmoor Rifles) - and the very first VC awarded to a British Officer of the 2nd Gurkha, or Sirmoor Rifles A choice condition medal & clasp Condition: About EF

India General Service Medal 1854-95. Silver issue with clasp \'North West Frontier\' (1346 Corpl V. Moore. 3 Bn Rif. Bde) Died in India: 1346 Corporal Vincent Moore 3rd Battalion Rifle Brigade is confirmed having died of disease on 4 July 1865, at. Nowshera Cantonment, North West Frontier Province of British India Medal(s) and clasp(s) verification: 1346 Corporal Vincent Moore, 3rd Battalion Rifle Brigade is confirmed entitled to the IGS medal & clasp, and had earlier also qualified for an Indian Mutiny Medal with clasp \'Lucknow\', per the respective campaign medal rolls of the 3rd Battalion Rifle Brigade cited below: - Indian Mutiny Medal with clasp \'Lucknow\': WO 100/39 - IGS 1854 Medal with clasp \'North West Frontier\': WO 100/20 & WO 100/21 (for Shabkadar Expedition 5 December 1863 - 2 January 1864) 3rd Battalion Rifle Brigade was raised in England, 23 March 1855. The battalion embarked on overseas service to India in 1857. Vincent Moore who held the rank of Private during the Indian Mutiny and was present at the capture of Lucknow. During the Indian Mutiny a detachment of the 3rd Battalion Rifle Brigade together with men of the 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade formed a \'Camel Corps\'. In 1861, and still a Private, Vincent Moore is recorded as being stationed at Bareilly Cantonment, British India. Circa 1863, Vincent was promoted to Corporal, and served in the Shabkadar Expedition on the North West Frontier of India between 5 December 1863 to 2 January 1864. Shortly after his campaign service on the North West Frontier, Vincent was promoted to Sergeant. Sadly Sergeant Vincent Moore was never destined to return to his homeland, as he is recorded as having died of disease at Nowshera Cantonment, North West Frontier Province of British India on, 4 July 1865. At the time of his death Sergeant Vincent Moore - who had been born in 1836 - was recorded as being 29 years of age. Vincent was buried at Nowshera on, 5 July 1865. A measure of the high attrition rates - chiefly from disease - that British Infantry regiments often suffered from while on overseas service in India, can be testified by considering the other service deaths in 3rd Battalion Rifle Brigade, which unit recorded another 6 x deaths amongst \'Other Ranks\' in the period 4-12 July 1865 Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1854-95. Silver issue with clasp \'Perak\' (T. Searle. Stoker H.M.S. \"Philomel\".) Medals and clasp verification: Stoker Thomas Searle is confirmed entitled to the IGS 1854 medal & clasp for services in the coastal waters (Straits of Malacca) of the Malay Peninsula (now Malaysia), and was additionally awarded a Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, per the below following reference sources: - IGS 1854 Medal. With clasp \'Perak\': Ref ADM 171/39 - Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal: Recipient\'s service sheet records \'Traced Med 8.8.90\' Thomas Searle was born at, Kingston, Landsport, Hampshire, on, 9 June 1851. Thomas joined the Royal Navy as a Stoker 2nd Class on, 3 March 1873, being posted to H.M.S. Asia. Advanced to Stoker on, 1 November 1873, and to Leading Stoker, on, 1 July 1883. Thomas served aboard H.M.S. Philomel between 26 August 1873, to 28 September 1876, and secondly between, 3 December 1876 to 5 September 1877, during which time he served on active service afloat in the Malay Straits during the Perak Expedition. Thomas served with the Royal Navy through to being shore pensioned in 1893 Approximately 77 (plus 14 to Seedies) ‘Perak’ clasps awarded to H.M.S. Philomel The recipient\'s Royal Navy \'Service Sheet\' is extant and accessible at The National Archives Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1854-95: Silver issue with clasp \'Chin-Lushai 1889-90\' (2135 Pte. J. Douglas 1st Bn. K.O. Sco. Bord.) Important: Medal and clasp verified as entitled and issued per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion King\'s Own Scottish Borderers (ref WO 100/74) that was compiled and signed at Devonport, England, on 16 March 1891. The medal roll shows that the medal and clasp were awarded for services with the \'Gangaw Column\' in the field between 15 November 1889 to 30 April 1890 . This was the soldier\'s only medal entitlement John Knox Douglas, was a native of, Haddington, Haddingtonshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1865. On 17 November 1886, Thomas attested for the Kings Own Borderers at, Edinburgh, Scotland. At enlistment he was described as having been previously employed as a \'Groom\', and that he was 20 years and 10 months of age. The day following his enlistment in the British Army, John was posted to the regimental depot of was posted to the Regimental Depot of the Kings Own Borderers (later King\'s Own Scottish Borderers) located at Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, with which regiment he subsequently completed a total of 6 years and 35 days service by the time that he took his final discharge from the British Army, on 21 December 1892, at which time he was described as being \'Medically Unfit for Military Service\'. During his service \'With The Colours\' John Douglas fought in 1 x campaign, for which he earned one campaign medal & clasp, viz an India General Service Medal with clasp \'Chin Lushai 1889-90\' (ref WO 100/74), for service in the \'Chin-Lushai\' hills bordering Burma and India. John had served overseas as under; - India: 07/02/1889 - 02/11/1889 (269 x days) - Burma: 03/11/1889 - 06/02/1891 (1 year & 96 days) The recipients service papers are extant and are accessible at The National Archives Condition: EF

India General Service Medal 1854. Bronze issue with clasp 'Burma 1885-7' (Syce Peetia, 1st Bombay Lcrs.) The recipient was an attested native follower, who as a 'Syce' performed the task of grass-cutting and feeding of the horses in the lines of the 1st Bombay Lancers In unusually good condition for this medal issue when awarded to native followers Condition: The medal retaining much original lustre, about GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. Bronze issue with clasp 'Chin Hills 1892-93' (21 Bhisty Muhammad Ibrahim. 21st Madras Pioneers) Reference 'A Dangerous Game: British Colonial Warfare on the Indian Sub-Continent 1854-1892' Volume IV (Parritt & Waibel, 2010) the 21st Madras Pioneers are confirmed as having been extensively deployed across several 'Columns' during the qualifying period for the clasp 'Chin Hills 1892-93' The recipient of the Muslim faith, was an attested non-combatant 'Follower' performing the trade of 'Bhisty' (Water-Carrier) while serving attached to the the 21st Madras Pioneers of the Indian Army The mostly unsung but vital role of the humble 'Bhisti' (sp) was immortalised in Rudyard Kiping's poem 'Gunga Din', which was subsequently made into a Hollywood blockbuster movie A rare medal clasp issue in bronze, the moreso in such choice condition as the example here offered Condition: Retaining some of the original lusture EF

India General Service Medal 1854. Bronze issue with clasp 'Chin Hills 1892-93' (25 Bhisti Saiyia Ahmad, 21st Madras Pioneers) Reference 'A Dangerous Game: British Colonial Warfare on the Indian Sub-Continent 1854-1892' Volume IV (Parritt & Waibel, 2010) the 21st Madras Pioneers are confirmed as having been extensively deployed across several 'Columns' during the qualifying period for the clasp 'Chin Hills 1892-93' The recipient of the Muslim faith, was an attested non-combatant 'Follower' performing the trade of 'Bhisty' (Water-Carrier) while serving attached to the the 21st Madras Pioneers of the Indian Army The mostly unsung but vital role of the humble 'Bhisti' (sp) was immortalised in Rudyard Kiping's poem 'Gunga Din', which was subsequently made into a Hollywood blockbuster movie A rare and desirable clasp issue, the medal being in unusually good condition than that normally encountered with medals to followers Condition: Retaining some traces of original lustre GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. Bronze issue with clasp 'Lushai 1889-92' (Sweeper Mara 2d Bn. 2d Goorkha Rifles) 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles of the Indian Army was first raised at Dehra Dun on 6 February 1886. With effect from 1 January 1948 2/2 G.R. transferred to the British Army and the descendent unit is still serving as a regiment of the British line - The Royal Gurkha Rifles The medal in uncommonly fine condition for a medal awarded to a native follower. The obverse retaining much of the original lustre, and the reverse toned. A choice item Condition: EF

India General Service Medal 1854. Bronze issue with clasp 'Waziristan 1894-95' (T.Muleteer Laddu No 8 Bl Mtn By) The recipient was a native follower serving as a Transport Muleteer with the 8th Bengal Mountain Battery Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Bronze issue with clasp \'Burma 1885-7\' (Syce Tecka, 1st Bombay Lcrs) Recipient was an attested follower holding trade of \'Syce\' serving with the 1st Bombay Lancers Condition: Medal with attractive dark toning VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Bronze issue with clasp \'Lushai 1889-92\' (Syce Siddoo 3rd Cavy Hybd. Contgt.) The recipient as an attested non-combatant 'Follower' performing the trade of 'Syce' (Groom) while serving with the 3rd Cavalry Hyderabad Contingent, a cavalry regiment of the British Indian Army First raised in 1790, the chronology of the regiment was: - 1790 raised as Asif Sah's Irregular Cavalry under the Colours of the Nizam of Hyderabad in Berar - 1801 became the Nizam's Contingent - 1816 became 3rd Reformed Horse - 1826 became 3rd Regiment, Nizam's Cavalry - 1854 became the 3rd Cavalry, Hyderabad Contingent - 1890 became the 3rd Lancers, Hyderabad Contingent Prior to the disbandment of the regiment in 1903, the 3rd Cavalry Hyderabad Contingent had earned the below following battle honours: - Central India - Burma 1885-87 A rare medal and clasp to a 'Syce', or any other follower from an Indian cavalry regiment Condition: Good Fine

India General Service Medal 1854. Silve rissue with clasp 'Hunza 1891' (3712 1/2 Sepoy Mihr Khan 20th Bl Infy.) Recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the 20th Bengal Infantry Only an estimated 32 medals and clasps to this unit, the men being attached as the escort to the expedition commander, Lieutenant-Colonel A.G.A.Durand A rare medal and clasp to find to this unit on the market Condition: Laquered VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Perak' (771, Corpl F. Smith, 1/10th Foot) Important: Recipient confirmed as having served in Yokohama, Japan - one of only a handful of infantry regiments of the British Army to serve there prior to 1945! In addition, his papers also confirm service in China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaya, thus completing a rare 'full-house' of major Far East postings in the Victorian era Note: Medal and clasp confired as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll (reference WO 100/45) of 1st Battalion 10th Foot, which regiment was retitled 1st Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment in 1881) Frank Smith was a native of Rugby, Warwickshire, England, where he was born circa 1842. By trade a 'Clerk', at the time of his attestation for the British Army at Wolverhampton, on 18 December 1860, Frank cited his age as 18 years. In total Frank subsequently served another 21 years and 11 days with the British Army during which about 12 years was spent overseas including a rare posting to Yokoham, Japan, and later active campaign service in the Malay Peninsula. Frank's overseas service included; - South Africa including St.Helena - Japan (Yokohama) - China (Hong Kong) - Perak (Malay Peninsula) - Singapore At the time Sergeant Smith took his final discharge from the British Army, on 14 February 1882, his character was described as having been 'Good' - the less than perfect assessment being due to the fact that during his many years service his name appeared no less than 13 x times in the Regimental Defaulters Book, and that he had been 'Court Martialled' on four occasions. His intended place of residence on discharge was cited to be; 2 Cannon Street, Regent Street, London Road, Leicester The recipients service papers are extant and accessible from The National Archives Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with 2 clasps 'Burma 1885-87' & 'Perak' (Private Ramalingum C Co Madras Sappers & Miners) Clasps are mounted in the correct order with the earliest clasp on top - the clasps attached by a silver rod. Only from 1885, did the Sappers & Miners corps of the Indian Army use the rank 'Sapper'. Prior to 1885, the Madras and Bombay corps used the rank 'Private', and the Bengal corps the rank 'Sepoy' Note: Reference 'A Dangerous Game' Vol II (Parritt & Waibel) only an estimated 80 x men of C Company Madras Sappers & Miners were present in this campaign. Apart from C Company Madras Sappers & Miners, the only other unit deployed to to the Malay Peninsual that qualified for the 'Perak' clasp was 1st Gurkha Rifles - thus a rare confirmed clasp on the market to an Indian soldier of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with 2 x clasps ' Sikkim 1888' 'Burma 1885-87' (20418 Gunr J. Curdon No 9 By 1st Bde N Dn R. A.) Note: The clasps riveted in the correct order, with 'Sikkim 1888' nearest the medal, as the earlier Burma clasp had - as usual - been issued with clipped upper lugs Important: Medal and both clasps both confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of Royal Artillery. The recipient first appears under his alias 20418 'James Curdon' serving with No 9 Mountain Battery 1st Brigade Northern Division Royal Artillery on the medal roll for 'Burma 1885-1887' , and later under his true name 20418 James Kelly then serving with 3rd Mountain Battery Royal Artillery for the 'Sikkim 1888' clasp (reference WO 100/74) James Kelly (alias 'James Curdon'- as confirmed in extant service papers) was a native of Donaghmore, Castlefinn, Donegal, Ireland, where he was born circa 1855. At time of his attestation for the British Army at Omagh, Ireland, on 18 March 1877, James, then 18 years of age and by Trade a 'Labourer' was posted to join the Scots Fusilier Guards. For some reason he did not take to soldiering with the Scots Fusilier Guards, and 'Deserted' from that corps on 30 October 1878. James Kelly wa snot however finished with the British Army, and he subsequently enslited (while still a deserter) under the name 'James Curdon' as a Gunner in the Royal Regiment of Artillery. James's earlier desertion was eventually detected, but was allowed to continue his service - with initial forefeiture of former service - in the Royal Artillery (the service papers refer). In total James Kelly (alias James Curdon ) served a total of 20 years and 49 days, including more than 5 years overseas service as under; - Aden Colony: 23 February 1884 to 10 December 1884 (291 Days) - India: 11 December 1884 to 25 April 1889 (4 years 136 days) His campaign service in that time included Burma 1886-1887, and latterly as a 'Mountian Gunner' with the Sikkim Field Force 1888-1889. In respect of these services he was entitled to and received the IGS 1854 medal with respective two clasps At the time he took his final discharge from the British Army at Edinburgh, on 30 April 1897, his character was described as having been 'Very Good'. His intended place of residence on leaving the British Army was cited as being, 13 Yeaman PLace, Edinburgh, Scotland. The National Census for Scotland shows James living with his wife Margaret Kelly still living at the aforesaid address, his employment described as being a 'Messenger' for the Army Staff Office Sold together with hardcopy set of the recipients service papers confirming all above details and entitlement to medal and both clasps - the recipients full and only medal issue Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with 2 x clasps 'Burma 1885-7' & 'Burma 1887-89' (Jemr Biru 10th Bl Infy) Note: The lower carriage typically adapted for attachment of upper clasp, this latter attached by a straight rod The recipient was a Viceroy?s Commissioned Officer, holding the appointment of ?Jemadar? while serving with the 10th Bengal Infantry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with 2 x clasps 'Burma 1885-7' & 'Sikkim 1888' (49627 Actg. Bombr. W. Raines, No. 9 By. 1st Bde. N. Dn. R.A.) Important: Medal and both clasps entitlement confirmed per the respective campaign medal rolls (ref WO 100/69 for the 'Burma 1885-7' clasp and WO 100/74 for 'Sikkim 1888' clasp) Note: In addition to the medal and 2 x clasps here offered, the recipient is confirmed as having been further entitled to a third clasp 'Samana 1891 for his IGS 1854 medal (ref WO 100/75). Whether the recipient was ever forwarded or received the third clasp is not known, albeit ihis service in this latter campaign is recorded on his service papers William Raines, the son of Elizabeth Raines, was a native of the parish of Locking, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, England, where he was born circa 1866. William came from a large family, that included seven other siblings (4 x brothers and 3 x sisters). A 'Gardener' by occupation, on 7 July 1885, at Chester, England, he attested for the British Army, and service with the Royal Artillery, at which time he was 19 years and 9 months of age. William subsequently served in India for 7 years and 193 days, during which he participated in several campaigns including; Burma; the 'High Himalaya' kingdom of Sikkim (the only artillery unit to serve in Sikkim was 9th Mountian Battery) and the Miranzai Expedition on the North West Frontier of India between 8 April to 23 May 1891(entitled to 'Samana 1891' clasp). On 23 April 1893, William Raines embarked for return to the United Kingdom, and took his final discharge from the British Army on 6 July 1897. At discharge, William indicated that his intended place of residence was Grove Lodge, Weston-Super-Mare A scarce combination of clasps to the Royal Artillery, the 9th Mountain Battery being the only Artillery unit to serve in the Sikkim campaign, with only 4 x guns present The recipients service papers are extant and are accessible from The National Archives Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with 2 x clasps 'Burma 1887-89' & 'N.E. Frontier 1891' (2867 Sepoy Jith Paur Thapa 42d. Bl. Infy. The medal is correctly offically script engraved in the proper naming style for this regiment Important: The clasps are arranged in the correct descending order, with oldest clasp on top (the pre 1885 awards had the lugs removed from the clasp at time of issue - consequently the earliest clasp had to be removed and placed on top of any subsequent clasps received). At the time of qualifying for the medal and clasp 'Burma 1887-89', the recipient was an ethnic Gurkha from Nepal, serving with the 42nd Regiment Goorkha Light Infantry -which regiment was subsequently re-styled 6th Gurkha Rifles on 2 October 1903 Reference 'Campaign Medals Awarded to Gurkha Regiments' (Gurkha Museum, 1987), it is confirmed that the regiment qualified for both campaign clasps Condition: About Very Fine

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with 2 x clasps 'Burma 1887-89' 'Burma 1885-7' (4974 Pte P. Diamond 1st Bn Rif. Brig.) Note: The earlier clasp with upper lugs clipped as issued, and side carriage drilled for attachment and attached to lower clasp by a straight silver rod Important: Medal and both clasps both confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of 1st Battalion Rifle Brigade (reference WO 100/70 & WO 100/73), wherein on the roll for the 'Burma 1887-89' clasp the recipient is noted as being 'To England on Transfer to Army Reserve' by the time the roll was compiled Patrick Diamond was a native of Maghera, Londonderry, Co Londonderry, Northern Ireland, where he was born circa 1858. At time of his attestation for the British Army at North Shields, Northumberland, on 4 July 1881, Patrick was 22 years and 4 months of age and by Trade a 'Labourer'. Patrick was initially posted to the 19th Regimental District Depot, but after an unsettled induction to Army life including a period of 56 days imprisonment for 'Desertion' he transferred to the Rifle Brigade on 14 November 1881, and remained with the Rifle Brigade throughout the remainder of his military career. In total Patrick Diamond served a total of 12 years and 37 days, including more then 6 years overseas service as under; - India: 14 March 1882 to 2 October 1886 (4 years 203 days) - Upper Burma: 3 October 1886 to 8 February 1889 (2 years 129 days) At the time he took his final discharge from the British Army, on 10 August 1893, his character was described as having been 'Latterly Good'. During his military service he had married Margaret Hannah at St Peter's Parish Church, Jarrow, Durham on 16 May 1889 The recipients service papers are extant and accessible from The National Archives Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with 2 x clasps 'Burma 1889-92' & 'N.E. Frontier 1891' (241 Driver Mehr Khan No 8 Bl Mn Byn Important: Reference 'The History of the Indian Mountain Artillery' (C.A.L. Graham, 1957) the 8th (Lahore) Mountain Battery is confirmed as entitled to the medal and both clasps - and the only Mountain Battery of the Indian Army to qualify for the latter 'North East Frontier 1891' clasp. The medal is officially script engraved in the proper naming style for this regiment Important: The clasps are arranged in the correct descending order, with oldest clasp on top (the pre 1885 awards had the lugs removed from the clasp at time of issue - consequently the earliest clasp had to be removed and placed on top of any subsequent clasps received). At the time of qualifying for the medal and clasp 'Burma 1889-92', the recipient was serving as a 'Driver' (Mule Driver) with the 8th (Lahore) Bengal Mountain Battery During the 'Manipur Campaign' of 1891, the 8th Mountain Battery deployed a total of 6 x 'Guns' to two of the moveable columns; 2 x guns and teams were attached to the 'Silchar Column' and 4 x guns werre attached to the 'Kohima Column'. The 'North East Frontier 1891' clasp is rare to Artillery recipients Condition: With replacement roller rod. About VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with 2 x clasps 'Burma 1889-92', 'Burma 1887-89' (3156 Sepoy Bhaskar Gurung 42nd Bl Infy) Note: Clasps mounted in the correct order with the earliest clasp on top Important: The clasp 'Burma 1889-92' is a very scarce issue to the 42nd Regiment Goorkha Light Infantry (6 GR). Reference 'A Dangerous Game: British Colonial Warfare on the Indian Sub-Continent 1854-1892' Volume IV (Parritt & Waibel, 2010) only an estimated 100 x Rifles of the regiment qualified for the clasp, for their services during the 'Poukhan Expedition' between 16 April - 16 may 1889 Recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the 42nd Regiment Goorkha Light Infantry of the Indian Army In 1903, the regiment was restyled as 6th Gurkha Rifles, and shortly after the independence of India it transferred to the British Army with effect from 1 January 1948, the descendent unit being the present day 1st Battalion Royal Gurkha Rifles Scarce Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with 2 x clasps 'Lushai 1889-92' & 'Chin-Lushai 1889-90' (343 Rifleman Chamu Gusahi, 2nd Bn 2nd Goorkha Regt.) Recipient was a Rifleman serving with the 2nd Battalion 2nd Goorkha Regiment (later 2nd Gurkha Rifles) Note: The 2nd Battalion Second 2nd Gurkha Rifles were raised in 1887, and the two clasps here offered represent the very first active service campaigns of the unit, both of which were for service on the North East Frontier of British India A scarce clasp combination, to the only Gurkha Rifles regiment to qualify for both of these particular clasps Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with 2 x clasps 'Sikkim 1888' & 'Hazara 1891' (2244 Sepoy Ram Singh 32d Bl Infy) Note: The lower carriage typically adapted for attachment of upper clasp, this latter attached by a straight rod & soldered to lower clasp Important: The recipient is confirmed as having been subsequently ?Wounded-in-Action? during the Waziristan Campaign of 1901-02, at which time he was holding the rank of Havildar (Sergeant) in the same regiment Reference 'Indian General Service Medal 1895 Casualty Roll' (Farrington, 1987), recipient shown as 'Severely Wounded' 21 December 1901, at Splitoi - and one of only two casualties to this regiment for the Waziristan 1901-02 campaign The recipient by faith was a Sikh, serving as a Sepoy (Private) with the 32nd Bengal Infantry of the Indian Army A fine medal to the highly distinguished 32nd Sikh Pioneers Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with 2 x clasps \'Burma 1885-7\' & \'Burma 1887-89\' (1050 Rifleman Pardesi Ram 44th Bl Infy) The recipient was an Indian soldier of Assamese ethnicity and Hindu faith holding the rank of Sepoy while serving with the 44th Gurkha (Rifle) Regiment of Bengal Infantry, of the Bengal Presidency Army In the 188O\'s, the 44th Gurkha (Rifle) Regiment of Bengal Infantry (and the two other \'Assam\' domiciled battalions of the Bengal Presidency Army , vis 42nd & 43rd), comprised 7 x companies of \'Gurkhas\' and a single company of Assamese In October 1903, the regiment was restyled as 8th Gurkha Rifles. The descendent unit continues to serve in the Indian Army in 2023 as 8th Gorkha Rifles Important: Reference \'British Battles & Medals\' (Spink, Seventh Edition 2006), the regiment is recorded as being entitled to both Burma campaign clasps Burma 1885-87: During the summer of 1886, a force, which included a detachment of the 44th Regiment Goorkha (Light) Infantry, advanced from Manipur and, after some fighting, occupied Tammu in the Kebaw Valley. In October 1886, the remainder of the Regiment proceeded to the front, and until March 1887, was engaged in the pacification of the surrounding country, constantly clashing with dacoits. The regiment was awarded the battle honour \'Burma 1885-87\' - the first battle honour earned by the regiment (albeit it had a long record of active deployments in Assam & the North East Frontier of India prior to the Burma campaign of 1885 Burma 1887-89: In November 1888, the Headquarters Wing, 44th Regiment Goorkha (Light) Infantry, left Manipur to reinforce the Bengal troops serving in Burma and joined the Chindwin Field Force at Kanballay; several encounters with dacoits, and hard marching ensued Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with 4 clasps \'Burma 1887-89\' \'Burma 1885-7\' \'Naga -1879-80\' \'Looshai\' (Sepoy Suntbeer Bundaree, 44th Regt N.I.) Important: The clasps are all riveted and mounted in the correct order for this medal issue, i.e. with earliest clasp and subsequent clasps reading top downwards The 44th Native Infantry was a Gurkha infantry regiment of the Bengal Army, that became the 8th Gurkha Rifles in 1903 Condition: Toned VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with 4 x clasps 'Burma 1885-87' 'Burma 1887-89' 'Chin-Lushai 1889-90' 'Burma 1889-92' (818 Sapper Gungathrum No 1 Coy Note: The clasps all locally riveted and arranged in the customary order reading top-down as listed Recipient was a Sapper serving with No 1 Company Queens Own Madras Sappers and Miners, of the Indian Army Important: The only corps of the regular Indian Army to qualify for this medal and these four clasps was the Queens Own Madras Sappers and Miners Condition: Claw tightened VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with 4 x clasps 'N.E. Frontier 1891' 'Chin Lushai 1889-90' 'Burma 1887-89' 'Burma 1885-7' (2437 Sepoy Dhandar Thapa 42nd Bl Infy) Note: The medal laquered, and with suspension claw repinned. All upper clasps attached by metal rods. The clasps mounted in the correct order of wear with the earliest clasp reading top downwards The recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the 42nd Regiment , Goorkha (Light) Infantry at the time of qualifying for the medal and first clasp. In 1903 the regiment was restyled the 6th Gurkha Rifles and on 1 January 1948, was one of the four Gurkha Rifles Regiments of the Indian Army that transferred onto the establishment of the British Army The 42nd confirmed as having served in all the campaigns commemorated on this medal Condition: Laquered & suspension repinned GF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with 4 x clasps 'Naga 1879-1880' 'Burma 1885-7' 'Burma 1887-89' 'N.E. Frontier 1891' (Sepoy Laman Singh, 18th Regt N.I.) The medal is correctly offically script engraved in the proper naming style for this regiment Important: The clasps are arranged in the 'correct' descending order, with oldest clasp on top (the pre 1885 awards had the lugs removed from the clasp at time of issue - consequently the earliest clasp had to be removed and placed on top of any subsequent clasps received). The recipient was an ethnic Jat Hindu Reference: The regiment is confirmed as having qualified for all 4 x clasps, having served extensively in the North East Frontier (Nagaland) and later in Burma (reference 'A Dangerous Game: British Colonial Warfare on the Indian Sub-Continent 1854-1892' (Parritt & Waibel, London 2010 ), during which the Jat Hindus of the regiment earned at least 5 x Orders of Merit during the campaign of 1885-1887 - 4 x awards being to Hindu Jats of the regiment that formed the escort to Assistant Commissioner Mr J. Gleeson, that was attacked at Oo (or U) on the Chindwin river on 28 October 1886. On that occasion, the military escort of only 20 x rifles of the 18th Bengal Infantry, was attacked by a 'Dacoit' force estimated to 400-500. Although the Assistant Commissioner was treacherously murdered by his Burmese Police, his escort from the 18th, subseqently fought a 24 hour action, incurring 5 casualties, before extricating themelves and the body of the fallen Assistant Commissioner from battlefield and down the Chndiwn by raft (reference 'Frontier and Overseas exoeditions from India: Volume V' (Army Headquarters India 1907-1912). In 1893, the 18th Bengal Infantry was converted to a 'Class' regiment comprised of Hindustani Mussalmans (Ranghars). The regiment was re-styled 4th Battalion 9th Jat Regiment in 1922, and it's descendent unit continues to serve in the Indian Army as 4th Battalion The Jat Regiment A very good multi-clasp example of the India General Service Medal 1854 Condition: Claw tightened about VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with 4 x clasps 'Naga 1879-80' 'Burma 1885-7' 'Burma 1887-89' & 'N.E. Frontier 1891' (Sepoy Ram Nath Thappa, 44th Regt. N.I.) Note: The clasps all fitted with contemporary straight rods. The clasps 'correctly' reading top to bottom in chronological order (the first clasp issued generally always had clipped lugs, and had to be inserted on top of subsequent issue clasps). The suspender claw, as found, has been reattached to the medal A medal that reflects numerous hard fought campaigns in the jungles and hills of North East India and Burma - the regiment confirmed as present in all the campaigns commemorated by the clasps on the medal The recipient was an ethnic Gurkha holding rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 44th Regiment Native Infantry, Bengal Army. The regiment was subsequently re-styled 8th Gurkha Rifles in 1903, becoming 1st Battalion 8th Gurkha Rifles from 1907 Condition: Suspender repaired a/f and re-attached otherwise GF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with 5 x clasps ' Naga - 1879-80', 'Burma 1885-7', 'Burma 1887-89', 'Chin-Lushai 1889-90', 'N.E. Frontier 1891' (Sepoy Rajkumar Sing 42nd Regt. N.I.) Note: The clasp arranged in the correct order 'top-down' as listed above Recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the 42nd (Assam) Regiment of Bengal (Light) Infantry of the Indian Army Important: At the time mof the Naga Campaign, this Gurkha regiment was styled 42nd (Assam) Regiment of Bengal Native (Light) Infantry (in 1903 the descendent unit was retitled as 6th Gurkha Rifles) and are confirmed as the only Gurkha, and indeed the only infantry regiment of the entire Indian Army, that was entitled to the 5 x clasps represented on this medal A magnificent multi-clasp campaign medal issue representing a lot of hard campaigning in the hills and jungles of the North East Frontier of British India, and neighbouring Burma A rare and desirable item of 6th Gurkha Rifles regimental history Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Bhootan' (940 J. Walsh. H.M.'s 80th. Regt) John Walsh was a native of Liverpool, England, where he was born circa 1833. By trade a 'Spinner' he was 20 years and 10 months of age when he attested for the British Army at Portsmouth, Hampshire, on 30 November 1854. First posted to the 51st Light Infantry, he went on to serve in no less than 7 x different infantry regiments in an army career that spread 20 years and 350 days service. Of which 16 years and 3 months was spent overseas in India - a quite incredible record of overseas service in India during the Victorian era, not least as Walsh was an incorrigible rogue and alcoholic, who reamined a Private throughout his indifferent military career in the British Army The recipient is confirmed on his service papers as being a recipient of the 'Bhootan War Medal' - and had 'No' good conduct badges. His character and conduct being described as 'indifferent' and 'addicted to drink'. His name appearing 30 times in the regimental defaulters book, and having been once tried by court-martial. In addition to serving in India, John also spent 10 months in Malta. After leaving the British Army, the recipients predilection to 'roguery' never to have waned, a previous owner of the medal reporting that John Walsh is to be found in the 1881 Census finds as an inmate of HM Convict Prison (possibly the Prison Hulks) in Portsea, Portsmouth, Hants, and is later reported to have died in poverty in Liverpool, in which city he had latterly lived with another veteran in a hovel near Rose Hill, Liverpool (reference 'Liverpool my City, My heritage" by Freddie O'Connor). Sold together with hard copy service papers (reference WO 97/2130) Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Burma 1885-7' (1021 Pte P. Hyland 2d Bn L'pool R.) Important: The medal and clasp verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion Liverpool Regiment (reference WO100/69) Patrick Hyland, son of Owen Hyland, was a native of the parish of St. Joseph's, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, where he was born circa 1864. Patrick attested for the Britrish Army at Liverpool on 30 December 1884. At time of enlistment, Patrick was 20 years of age and by occupation described himself as a 'Labourer'. He had previously served as a volunteer with the 2nd Lancashire Artillery. He was subsequently posted to the 'Depot' of his 'local' regiment, the Liverpool Regiment. On 1886, he transferred to the 2nd Battalion Liverpool Regiment with which unit he served overseas in India and on campaign service in Burma, as under; - India: 15/02/1886 - 01/10/1886 (229 days) - Burma: 02/10/1886 - 03/04/1887 (184 days) - India: 04/04/1887 - 13/11/1892 (5 years 224 days) Although Patrick Hyland took his discharge from the regular British Army on 29 December 1896, he later re-enlisted in the Militia, when on 25 August 1902, he joined 4th Battalion The King's (Liverpool Regiment). At time of his re-enlistment into the Militia, Patrick was 39 years of age, and residing at 33 Back Queen Ann Street, Liverpool. His civilian employment in 1903, was at 'Albert Dock' as a labourer, His Militia papers confirm his prior service with 1st Battalion Liverpool Regiment, which also show that his nominated next of kin was his younger brother James Hyland, who was then serving with the Connaught Rangers The recipients regular and militia service papers are extant and accessible from The National Archives Condition: Edge bruise otherwise VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Burma 1885-7' (2480 Pte P Mannion 2d Bn L'pool R.) Important: The medal and clasp verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion Liverpool Regiment (reference WO100/69) Sold together with hard-copy entry pages from the respective medal roll(s) Condition: Some toning / patina VF Price:

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Burma 1885-7' (2669 Pte C Hastings 2d Bn L'pool R.) Important: The medal and clasp verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion Liverpool Regiment (reference WO100/69). Also confirmed on respective medal roll as additionally qualified and entitled to a second clasp 'Burma 1887-9', while serving with the same battalion and regiment. It is estimated that only 57 x of the latter dated clasps were awarded to personnel of 2nd Battalion Liberpool Regiment Note: The 1881 National Census for England & Wales records a Charles Hastings, who was 24 years of age and a native of Liverpool, England, where he had been born circa 1857 - and who at the time of the Census was a 'Prisoner' resident in Her Majesty's Prison, Northallerton, Yorkshire. Whether this is one and the same man who subsequently served with the Liverpool Regiment we cannot confirm Sold together with hard-copy entry pages from the respective medal rolls, and 1881 Census Condition: Toned with patina otherwise about GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Burma 1885-7' (328 Pte T. Laurenson 2d Bn L'pool R.) Important: The medal and clasp verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion Liverpool Regiment (reference WO100/69). In addition to the IGS 1854 medal and clasp, it is also confirmed that Private Thomas Laurenson had earlier served with his regiment in the Second Afghanistan War, for which services the respective medal roll show that he was entitled to an Afghan Medal with no clasp Sold together with hard-copy entry pages from the respective medal roll(s) Condition: GF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Burma 1887-89' (2034 Sepoy Asrup Thapa 42nd Bl Infy) Recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the 42nd Regiment Goorkha Light Infantry of the Indian Army In 1903, the regiment was restyled as 6th Gurkha Rifles, and shortly after the independence of India it transferred to the British Army with effect from 1 January 1948, the descendent unit being the present day 1st Battalion Royal Gurkha Rifles Condition: Dark toned GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Burma 1887-89' (3764 Pte J. Johnstone 1st Bn Rif. Brig) Important: The medal and clasp to this recipient confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/73) James Johnstone was a native of Keswick, Cumberland, England (his Mothers address being given as the Griffin Inn, Keswick, Cumberland), where he was born circa 1856. By 'Trade' a Fitter, he was 22 years and 7 months of age when he joined the British Army, on 31 May 1879. Throughout his Army service ,he served with the Rifle Brigade. His overseas service in India and Burma totalled 13 years and 131 days. Interestingly his total service by time of discharge on 24 October 1899 totalled 20 years and 147 days - but this reduced to only 12 years, havinfg forfeited 8 years 147 days for 'Desertion'! Service papers for James Johnstone are extant and available from the National Archives Condition: The medal attractively dark toned GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Burma 1887-89' (39 Pte Fa Motu Karen Levy Burma Mily Police) Following the British seizure of Rangoon and 'Lower Burma' in 1852, a unit of Karen Levies is recorded as having been raised in 1853, and served briefly in the pacification of lower Burma. After the British-Burmese War of 1885 - and the British seizure of Manadalay and indeed the rest of Burma - a large number of new Military Police battalions were formed, including the 'Karen Military Police', raised in July, 1887, by Mr. Kiernander. Initially comprising 2 x companies, the Karens were reported to be amenable to discipline, and to have proved themselves efficient and valuable auxiliaries in the work of suppressing dacoity in the period 1887-1892. The Karen unit raised in 1887, became the nucleus of the battalion of Karens stationed in the Lower Chindwin Division. Typical of approbations for the mostly under-reported services of the Karen Levy in the period 1887-1889, is that published in 'The Homeward Mail', edition of 13 August 1888; Quote, The Mandalay Herald says; - We are glad to record an instance of Police intelligence and usefulness. The Karen Levy at Mingoon having received intelligence of an intended meeting of dacoit Bohs on both banks of the river in Madeya, started off at once, and in connection with the police at the latter station, took immediate steps that resulted in preventing a consultation at which the future plan of campaign in these parts was to have been settled. Our Karen levies of police are just proving themselves the best material we have for police work, and it is to be hoped that future recruiting from this class of natives will be more largely made. It was only the other day that they distinguished themselves in the attack and pursuit of the rebels who nearly succeeded in wrecking and looting the Prome mail train Unquote. Colonial history records that the Karens became the most favoured - and most loyal - of the Burmese 'hill-tribes' during the British occupation of Burma. Their numbers being disproportionately represented in the ranks of the various Burmese military and civilian uniformed services, and in particular the Burma Rifles. A rare seen on the market early 'Karen' ethnic unit The medal with 'Bazaar Wallah' test mark on rii, and loose suspension Condition: GF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Burma 1889-92' (1803 Staff Sergt E.J.B. Belt Comstt Deptt Madras.) Note: Staff Sergeant Edwin James Belt of the 1st Battalion Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry, is confirmed in his extant service papers (WO 97 series) as having earned and received the IGS 1854 medal while on attachment away from his parent regiment the D.C.L.I. - this his only medal entitlement Edwin James Belt was born in Colombo, Ceylon, circa 1862. he had been employed as a 'Boatman' and had also been a member of the Plymouth Militia Division Royal Engineers. He was 19 years of age when he enslited for service with the British Army, at Belfast, Ireland, on 2 June 1881. He was promoted to N.C.O. rank in 1882, and remained an N.C.O. throughout the remainder of his service. Staff Sergeant Belt took his final discharge at Gosport, Hampshire, on 16 January 1903, at which time he had completed 21 years 229 days service. At time of discharge he held the IGS 1854 medal and clasp, 5 x good conduct badges and a second class certifcate of education Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Chin-Lushai 1889-90' (1003 Pte J. Cordy 1st Bn K.O.Sco.Bord) Important: The medal and clasp to Private Joseph Cordy who served with 1st Battaliion King's Own Scottish Borderers is confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/182) Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (7th Edition) it is estimated that 520 x medals and clasps were awarded to 1/K.O.S.B. Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Hazara 1888' (1645 Pte M. Curran 2nd Bn R.Ir.R.) Important: The medal and clasp to Private Martin Curran 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment is confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/74) Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Hazara 1888' (993 Pte J. Appleby 2d Bn North'd Fus) Note: The medal with customary official correction to regiment designation 'Fus'- atypical for this particular medal and clasp issue to the 2nd Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers Important: Medals & clasp verified on the respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (ref WO 100/74) John Appleby, the son of Thomas & Christina Appleby (latterly resident at 6 South Shore, Gateshead, Co Durham, England) was born in the Parish of St. Mary's, Gateshead, Co. Durham, England, circa 1867. By trade a 'Labourer', John was 18 years of age when he enlisted for the British Army at Newcastle, England, on 23 May 1885. Posted to the Northumberland Fusiliers, John subsequently went on to serve 7 Years 318 days with 'The Colours', before transferring to the Army Reserve on 6 April 1893. He took his final discharge from the British Army on 25 May 1897, on which date having fulfilled the terms of his short service engagement. During his service with 2nd Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, James served overseas in India from 18 October 1887 to 27 March 1893 (5 years 161 days), including active campaign service on the North West Frontier of India during the 'Hazara Campaign' of 1888 (medal and clasp). Evidently James was a model soldier, as at discharge his character was described as having been 'Exemplary'. The service papers of John Appleby, record that he married Margaret W. Murray at the Parish Church of St. James, Gateshead on 1 January 1896. The 1901 National Census for England & Wales, shows John Connolly Appleby, employed as an Ordnance Worker, and described as Head of Family, residing at 6 East Street, Gateshead. John Connolly Appleby died at Gateshead, Co Durham, sometime during the third quarter of 1931 Sold together with hard-copy set of the recipients service papers Condition: Dark toned VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Hazara 1891' ( 3328 Sepoy Kala Singh Q. O. Corps of Guides Infy) Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the Guides Infantry regiment of the Indian Army The Corps of Guides (comprising both Cavalry and Infantry regiments) was arguably the most distinguished and battle corps of the British Indian Army. With the regimental centre located at 'Mardan' Cantonment in the North West Frontier Province, the 'Guides' were an integral component of the 'Punjab Frontier Force' and prior to the Great War deployed in numerous campaigns and wars on the North West Frontier of India, as well as fighting further afield in the Punjab during the Second Sikh War; at Delhi during the Indian Mutiny, and several campaigns during the Afghanistan War of 1878-1880. Prior to 1914, the Guides Infantry earned the below following battle honours; - Mooltan - Goojerat - Delhi 1857 - Ali Masjid - Kabul 1879 - Afghanistan 1878-80 - Chitral - Malakand - Punjab Frontier Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Hazara 1891' (3289 Sepoy Gopi Q. O. Corps of Guides Infy) Recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the Guides Infantry regiment of the Indian Army The Corps of Guides (comprising both Cavalry and Infantry regiments) was arguably the most distinguished and battle corps of the British Indian Army. With the regimental centre located at 'Mardan' Cantonment in the North West Frontier Province, the 'Guides' were an integral component of the 'Punjab Frontier Force' and prior to the Great War deployed in numerous campaigns and wars on the North West Frontier of India, as well as fighting further afield in the Punjab during the Second Sikh War; at Delhi during the Indian Mutiny, and several campaigns during the Afghanistan War of 1878-1880. Prior to 1914, the Guides Infantry earned the below following battle honours; - Mooltan - Goojerat - Delhi 1857 - Ali Masjid - Kabul 1879 - Afghanistan 1878-80 - Chitral - Malakand - Punjab Frontier Condition: GF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Hunza 1891' (556 Sepoy Achra 1st Kash: Infy I.S.T.) Note: Suspension claw neatly re-fixed The recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the 1st Battalion Kashmir Infantry (Ragu Pertab Regiment), Imperial State Troops - an infantry unit of the Indian princely state of Kashmir The most desireable of all clasps awarded for service in the 'High Himalayas' - for a campaign in which no less than 3 x Victoria Crosses were awarded. Reference 'A Dangerous Game. British Colonial Warfare on the Indian-Subcontinent 1854-1892, Volume IV (Parritt & Waibel, 2010)', only an estimated 259 'All Ranks' of the 1st Kashmir Infantry qualified for this medal and clasps Condition: Suspension neatly re-fiixed, otherwise toned VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Kachin Hills 1892-93' (2924 Pte D. Thompson 2nd Bn PWO Yorkshire Regt) Important: Medal and clasp confirmed entitled on the respective medal roll (WO 100/21B) compiled at Cawnpore, India on 8 July 1903 - this clasp was only authorised on 9 January 1903 - by which time the recipient is notated on the medal roll as having been transfered to the Army Reserve on 23 January 1897 Note: Reference 'British Battles & Medals (7th Edition 2006)' it is estimated that only 112 x clasps werre awarded to 'All-Ranks' of the 2nd Battalion Prince of Wales Yorkshire Regiment - the only British Infantry deployed for service in this campaign David Thompson was a native of South Stockton, Stockton-o-Tees, Yorkshire, England (his parents lived at 14 Stafford Place, South Stockton). He was aged 18 years, an illiterate (he signed his attesation papers with his mark a cross, rather then a written signature) and by 'Trade' was a a 'Labourer' when he attested for 'Short Service' with the British Army at South Stickton on 27 August 1889. Prior to enlistment he also cited prior military experience with the local 3rd Volunteer Battalion of the Yorkshire Regiment. By the time he took his final discharge on 15 August 1902, David had served a total of 12 years and 354 days, including 5 years and 129 days in India and Burma between 9 October 1891 to 14 February 1897. Placed on the Army Reserve in 1897, he was recalled to the colours for the South African War, serving overseas during that conflict between 24 November 1899 to 11 May 1902 for which services he qualified fo the QSA medal with 6 claps and KSA with 2 clasps A soft copy of the recipients service papers will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment A rare confirmed medal and clasp to the British Army in particularly choice condition Condition: Toned GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Lushai1889-92' (199 Const Aukhit Chadra Borua Chittagong Civil Police) Recipient was a native Constable serving with the Chittagong Civil Police, East Bengal, India The 'Lushai 1889-92' clasp was issued for 5 x separate expeditions between those dates. The Chittagong Police are recorded as providing men only for the 3rd Expedition 20 February - 3 March 1891. Reference 'Frontier and Overseas Expeditions from India' (Volume 4) it is estimated that 45 men of the Chittagong Police joined the 'punitive expedition' led by Captain Hutchinson, which set out to punish the village of the recalcitrant Chief Jacopa, which tribal chief had recently repulsed an attack on his village by Mr. Murray, Assistant Political Officer, South Lushai Hills, who had bene escorted by 50 x Chittagong Police A scarce to find unit for this campaign clasp Condition: Dark toned VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'N.E. Frontier 1891' (1840 Pay Mr Sgt M Caffrey 4th Bn R Rif C) Important: Medal and clasp to Pay Master Sergeant M. Caffrey, verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 4th Battalion The 'King's Royal Rifle Corps (ref WO 100/75), the roll compiled and signed at Thayetmyo, Burma, dated 4 August 1892 Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (7th Edition, 2006) it is estimated that 449 x clasps 'N.E. Frontier 1891' were issued to 'All-Ranks' of 4th Battalion The 'King's Royal Rfile Corps' for their services during the Manipur Expedition of 1891 Condition: Toned VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'N.E.Frontier 1891' (1467 Rifleman Asoo Gurung, 44th Bl Infy) The recipient was a serving Rifleman with the 44th Bengal Infantry - a Gurkha Rifles regiment - which in 1903 was restyled as 8th Gurkha Rifles, and subsequently 1st Battalion 8th Gurkha Rifles Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Naga-1879-80' (Sepoy Dhunbeer Khurga 44th Regt N.I.) Note: Recipient was a Gurkha Sepoy (Private) serving in the 44th Sylhet Light Infantry, a Gurkha regiment of the Bengal Army which were later restyled as 1st battalion 8th Gurkha Rifles Condition: Suspension refitted & fire marks obverse left field GF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'North West Frontier' (1726 Pte J. Prior. 3 Bn Rif. Bde) Important: The recipient, John Prior of 3rd Battalion Rifle Brigade, is confirmed as entitled to medal and clasp per the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/20) wherein it is noted that John Prior had taken his discharge on 13 March 1868 and that his medal and clasp was issued to him on 20 February 1878 Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'North West Frontier' (2286 Pte J.H. Walker, 3 Bn Rif Bde) Recipient served with the 3rd Battalion Rifle Brigade Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Pegu' (John Pollard, 18th Royal Irish Regt) Reference British Medals and Medals (7th Edition, 2006), it is estimated that 1028 medals and clasps for 'Pegu' were awarded to men of the 18th Royal Irish Regiment Condition: Toned VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Perak' (346. Sergt. W. Glasby. Rl Arty) Important: Sergeant William Glasby is confirmed on the respective campaign medal roll of 3rd Battery 5th Brigade Royal Regiment of Artillery as being entitled to the medal and clasp (reference WO 100/45 & WO 100/19) wherein it is shown that the medal and clasp was issued and received by Sergeant Glasby on 28 October 1880 William Glasby was a native of Woolwich, Kent, England, where he was born circa 1841. At the age of only 12 years he enlisted for the British Army at Woolwich, on 19 August 1853, for service with the Royal Regiment of Artillery, at which time he was appointed as Driver & Trumpeter. He remained with the Royal Artillery throughout his long and distinguished military service. By the time he took his final discharge on 25 January 1887, he held the rank of appointment of Master Gunner and had racked up an impressive 33 years and 159 days reckonable service. During his long years of military service, William Glasby accumulated more then 17 years overseas service including; - Gibraltar: 22 June 1856 - 13 May 1861 (4 years 326 days) - India: 12 September 1866 - 23 November 1875 (9 years 73 days) - Perak Expedition (Malaya Peninsula): 24 Nov 1875 - 16 Mar 1877 (1 Year 113 days) - India: 17 March 1877 - 22 April 1879 (2 years 37 days) During his service in India, William married his wife Mary, at Madras, India, on 11 March 1881. At the time of his discharge, Master Gunner William Glasby is described as having received one medal (IGS 1854) and that his conduct had been 'Very Good'. His intended place of residence after retirement form the British Army was cited as being Tynemouth Castle The recipients service papers are extant and can be obtained from The National Archives Condition: Minor edge bruise otherwise about GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Perak' (Lieut: H.A. Rigg, Rl. Arty.) Important: Medal and clasp confirmed on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/19) wherein it is shown that the recipient was issued his medal on 30 October 1880 Note: Reference 'A Dangerous Game' (Parritt & Waibel, 2010) it is confirmed that Lieutenant Rigg was serving in the Perak Expedition as a member of 3rd Battery 5th Brigade Royal Artillery, which unit comprised 6 officers and 70 x other ranks - the only other artillery unit present being 9 Battery 2nd Brigade Royal Artillery comprising only 2 x officers and 62 other ranks. A scarce medal and and clasp for this campaign to a Royal Artillery Officer Henry Alfred Rigg was born in Madras, India on 23 October 1843. He was the son of James Rigg, who in the National Census of England of 1861 as being a Clergyman of the Church of England. Henry became a 'Gentleman Cadet' at R.M.A. Woolwich on 30 September 1862. His principal promotions thereafter were; Lieutenant 30 January 1866; Captain 23 May 1878; Major 1 April 1884. He served his career in India between September 1866 to November 1892, during which time he served overseas from India in the Perak Expedition of 1875 (medal and clasp) staying in the Straits Settlements between November 1875 - March 1877 Major Rigg died at Portsmouth, England, on 30 October 1905 Medal mounted in the the swing-style, and as-worn by the recipient, suspended from a short piece or contemporary silk riband which latter has a mounting bar on reverse, this latter retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fitting Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Persia' (C. Hughes, O.S. Falkland Sloop) Note: Recipient was an Ordinary Seaman serving aboard the Indian Navy sloop 'Falkland' (18 x Guns) Reference British Battles & Medals (Seventh edition 2006) it is estimated that 114 x 'Persia' clasps were awarded to the crew of 'Falkland', including Officers and Ratings, European and Native Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Persia' (Gunner J. McMurray. Artillery.) Note: All of the artillery units that served during the Persian War were drawn from the Armies of the of Honourable East India Company - no units of the Royal Regiment of Artillery from the British Army were present Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Persia' (J. Ramshaw, A.B., Assaye. S.F) The recipient was a European rating holding the rate of Able seaman (the rate indicating that the seaman had at least two years prior seagoing experience)while serving aboard the Honourable East Company's steam frigate 'Assaye' Reference 'British Battles & Medals (7th edition 2006)' it is estimated that 330 x clasps were awarded to all-hands including Officers, European and Asian, that served in the Persia campaign with the Indian Marine aboard the stream frigate 'Assaye' Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Persia' (Jemedar. Yelluppa. 20th Regt N.I.) Important: The first ever Victoria Cross awarded to the Indian Army, was to a British Officer of the 20th Bombay Infantry for gallantry in the capture of the Fort at Reshire on 19 December 1856 - in leading his men of the Grenadier Company , 20th Bombay Native Infantry, in the scaling party that breached the enemy ramparts Captain (later Colonel) John Augustus Wood (c.1821?1878), 20th Bombay Native Infantry, was the first man over the parapet. Though hit seven times by musket fire he killed the nearest enemy leader with his sword and, followed by his men, gained control of the fort. Captain Wood was the first officer of the Indian Army to win the Victoria Cross. For gallantry in the very same action as Captain Wood, both Subedar Major Mohammed Sharief and Subedar Peer Bhatt of the same regiment were recommended for the Victoria Cross but those recommendations were each turned down as the Victoria Cross was not then available to Indians In 1922, the successor unit to the 20th Bombay Native Infantry, became the 2nd (Prince of Wales's Own) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles, and post 1947 became 1st Battalion Rajputana Rifles A rare to find medal and clasp on the market when named to a Native Officer of the Bombay Army, and enhanced by being in unusually good condition Condition: Toned GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Persia' (Serjt F. Neville, Bombay Sappers & Miners) Important: Medal and clasp verified per medal roll of the Bombay Sappers & Miners (Ref L/Mil/5/55). Total of 270 x medals to unit, of which only 22 to Europeans (Officers x 2 & Non Commissioned Officers x 20) Frederick 'Frank' Neville, son of Thomas Neville, was a 'Man of Kent', where he is recorded as being born, circa 1819. On 30 January 1844, he enlisted at London, England, for a period of 'Unlimited Service' with the Bombay Army of the East India Company. He sailed for British india aboard the 'Herefordshire', and is recorded as having disembarked in Bombay, on 28 February 1846. He served variousy in the Bombay Presidency, and on 19 May 1853, while stationed at Poona Cantonment, Sergeant Assistant Overseer Frderick Neville, son of Thomas Neville, was married to Mary Louisa Hanson (born at Ahmednagar on 2 August 1833), daughter of Samuel Hanson (a former Steward at the Artillery Hospital for Bombay Artillery). Prior to being mobilized and embarking with his unit for the Persia Campaign in 1856, Sergeant Neville is shown on the East India Company's 'Town Major List' for the Bombay Presidency (dated 1 October 1855) as holding the rank of Sergeant Overseer, and having been attached from the 'Engineers' (sic for Bombay Sappers and Miners) to the Public Works Department. On his return from Persia, Frederick Neville, in common with most personnel of the Bombay Army, did not subsequently particpate in the supression of the Indian Mutiny, but did return to attachment on the 'Town Majors' list, serving widely on Public Works projects across the Bombay Presidency, including; Poona, Karachi and Munmar. Reflective of the dangers commonly encountered with such a long period of service in India, Frederick and Mary Neville suffered considerable personal tragedy. While the couple are recorded as having been blessed with four children, sadly no less then three of them; Edward Samuel, born at Poona, 10 February 1854; Alfred Ernest, born at Poona, 30 April 1855; Emily Gertrude, born at Poona, 2 July 1856, all sadly died in infancy due to various ill-health. A fourth child, Frank Henry Wilson, was born to the couple at Karachi, on 1 April 1862 Mary Louisa Neville, died at Karachi on 1862, at the age of only 29 years. Frederick Neville, by then a 'Conductor and Overseer' - and a Widower - died of the dreaded 'Cholera' at Sharanpur on 22 July 1864. At the time of his death Frederick Neville was only 46 years of age Note: The 'Town Majors List' was the designation used in the East India Company Bengal and Bombay Armies to the select cadre of European non-commissioned officers who served extra-regimentally, mainly in the Ordnance, Commissariat and Public Works Departments. In the Madras Presidency they were known as Effective Supernumeraries. Recruited largely from non-commissioned officers of the Company's European Corps, and occasionally from non-commissioned officers of British Army regiments in India. Non-commissioned officers on the Town Major's List/Effective Supernumeraries were eligible for promotion to the warrant officer rank of Sub-Conductor. In 1859/60 the Town Major's List was replaced by the Unattached List. Sold together with some copied research, including hard-copy extract pages from the IGS 1854 medal roll A scarce and desirable documented 'Bombay Sappers' India General Service Medal for 'Persia' Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Samana 1891' (4405 Sowar Flahi Baksh 5th Punjab Cavy) The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with the 5th Punjab Cavalry (Punjab Frontier Force) Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Sikkim 1888' (698 Sepoy Kali Pun 2nd Bn 1st Goorkha Regt) The recipient was a Gurkha serving as a Sepoy (Private) with the 2nd Batalion 1st Gurkha Rifles of the Indian Army 2nd Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles was the only Gurkha Rifles regiment to deploy for the Sikkim Campaign Condition: About EF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Sikkim 1888' (90 Sepoy Narbir Thapa 2d Bn 1st Goorkha Regt) Recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving in the 2nd Battalion 1st Goorkha Regiment of the Indian Army The 1st Gurkha Rifles were the only Gurkha Rifles regiment of the Indian Army to deploy for the Sikkim Expedition of 1888 During the Sikkim Expedition to the High Himalaya's - then the highest altitude at which any British forces had served - an Indian Order of Merit was awarded to Sepoy Nak Singh Saru of 2/1 Gurkhas, for his gallantry in having dispersed an attack being made by two Tibetans on Lieutenant-Colonel Sir B.P. Bromhead, officer commanding 32nd Sikh Pioneers - the Gurkha had bayoneted one of the Tibetans, and in so doing had saved the life of the severely wounded British Officer Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Sikkim' (434 Pte F Davis 2d Bn Derby R.) Important: Private Frederick Davis is confirmed on the respective campaign medal roll as being entitled to and issued with the medal and clasp while serving with 2nd Battalion Derbyshire Regiment (reference WO 100/74). The medal roll shows that the recipient served in Sikkim between 6 August 1888 to 27 September 1888 Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (Seventh edition, 2006) it is estimated that 481 x 'All-Ranks' of the 2nd Battalion Derbyshire Regiment were qualified and entiled for the 'Sikkim' clasp Reverse of clasp back-strap with traces of brooch marks Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Umbeyla' (507 H Adams. H.M. 93rd. Highrs) Important: Private Hugh Adams is confirmed on the respective campaign medal roll of the 93rd Highlanders (ref WO 100/20) as being entitled to the medal and clasp In 1881 the 93rd Highlanders were restyled as 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - the descendent regiment of the famous 'Thin Red Line' Hugh Adms was a native of the Parish of Barony, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland where he was born circa 1840. At the age of 18 years and 2 months he enlisted foir the British Army at Glasgow on 14 January 1859, for service with the 93rd Highlanders. He remained with the 93rd through to 8th January 1880, at which time then holding the rank of Sergeant he took his discharge from the regiment at Aberdeen. During his 20 years 355 days service with the 93rd Highlanders he had served 10 years and 9 months on overseas service in India, during which time he participated in the 'Umbeyla' campaign. At the time of discharge his conduct was described as 'Good' and that he twice had his name recorded in the 'Regimental Defaulters Book', and that he had once been 'Court-Martialled' Sergeant Adams was evidently held in high esteem by the military establishment in Aberdeen where he took his dicharge. As only days after leaving 'The Colours', on 21 January 1880, he was enlisted in the Militia, being appointed on the Permanant Staff of the Royal Aberdeen Militia (Subsequently 3rd (Militia) Battalion Gordon Highlanders) as Paymaster Sergeant a position he held for many year thereafter. The local newspapers record that he later became a local publican in Aberdeen The recipients service papers are extant and can be obtained from The National Archives Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Umbeyla' (538, S. McGruer. H.M. 93rd Highrs) Important: Simon McGruer is confirmed serving as Piper from 1864, and ended his career as Pipe-Major of 2nd Battalion 21st Regiment of Royal Scots Fusiliers Note: Medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll (reference WO 100/20) wherein he is noted as serving with 2/21st Regiment at the time the medal roll was compiled/signed Simon McGruer, the son of John and Elizabeth McGruer, was a native of the Parish of Boleskin, Inverness, Scotland, where he was born on 3 September 1838. By trade a 'Shepherd', Simon was a member of the Inverness-shire Militia prior to joining the 93rd Highlanders, at Inverness, on 10 February 1859, at which time he was 19 years and 6 months of age. He was appointed 'Piper' on 7 November 1864, and served with the 93rd Highlanders through to 30 September 1869. On 1 October 1869, Simon transferred to the 2nd Battalion 21st Regiment Royal Scots Fusiliers, and continued to serve with that regiment through to the end of his regular army service with 'The Colours'. He was appointed 'Pipe-Major' on 23 December 1876, and with that appointment served with his regiment throughout the period of the 'Zulu War' in South Africa, earning for him one of only 2 x South Africa medals with clasp '1879'named to 'Pipe-Majors' of the British Army (ref WO) - the other was earned by Pipe-Major Robert Campbell of the 91st Regiment (Princess Louise's Argyllshire Highlanders). By the time Simon McGruer took his discharge on 21 March 1881, he had served for 22 years and 41 days of which 15 years and 3 months had been spent on overseas service as under; - East Indies: 13 years 3 months - South Africa: 2 years At discharge, Pipe-Major McGruer's charcter was described as having been 'Very Good', and although his name had appeared in the Regimental Defaulters Book twice, he was in possession of three good conduct badges and had never been tired by Court Martial. His intended place of residence after discharge was, 180 Claythorn Street, Glasgow, Scotland Reference 'Pipers of the Highland Regiments 1854-1902' (R.H. Crawford, 2009), the author records a Pipe-Major S. McGruer, serving with 3rd (Militia) Battalion Highland Light Infantry, at Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, in 1884 - and most likely one and same as the medal recipient here offered Sold together with a hard-copy set of recipients service papers Condition: Suspension claw re-affixed toned GF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Umbeyla' (625. Corpl. R.W. Forrest. Beng. Saprs. & Miners) Important: Entitlement to medal and clasp - and the sole medal entitlement of the recipient - is verified on the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/21) wherein the roll is annotated to show that the recipient was 'now R.A.' and that the medal was issued on 5 August 1870 Richard William Forrest, was a native of the Parish of Marylebone, London, Middlesex, England, where he was born circa 1835. A 'Shoemaker' by occupation, he attested for military service with the East India Company at Manchester, Lancashire, England, on 14 June 1859. At time of enlistment he was 24 years of age. On enlistment he joined the East India Company's Bengal Artillery and served with that unit through to 9 November 1859. On 11 November 1859 ' he agreed' to serve with the Bengal Sappers and Miners, which unit he served through to 1 January 1863, during which time he was promoted to 2nd Corporal. He 'Volunteered' for the Royal Artillery on 2 January 1863, being promoted 1st Corporal on 27 November 1863. Posted to 24th Brigade Royal Artillery on 1 September 1865 and promoted Sergeant on 24 October 1865. During his first period of military service he is shown as having served 8 years 139 days of which at least 6 years and 79 days was spent in India. 'Home Service' during his second period of military service included 'Ireland, where he married Lydia (19 years of age) at Parish Church,Kilrush, Co.Clare,Ireland, in 1873. Subsequent overseas service included Gibraltar, at which place two children to the couple were born. By the time of his final discharge from the British Army, on 29 June 1880, Sergeant Richard William Forrest had accrued 21 years and 11 days service during which time he had served with the Bengal Artillery, Bengal Sappers & Miners and the Royal Artillery. In retirement Richard was employed as a 'Confectioner' (1881 Census refers) and latterly as a Clerk at Customs House, 19 Sophia Road, West Ham, London (1891 Census refers). Richard William Forrest died on 3o December 1891. Lydia Forrest, is recorded as still receiving an 'Indian' pension in 1897, as the dependent widow of Sergeant Forrest, at which time she was still residing at 19, Sophia Road, East London A good detailed set of the recipients service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives A scarce clasp to find to a European junior N.C.O. then serving with the Bengal Sappers & Miners attached to the Royal Artillery for the Umbeyla Campaign Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Waziristan 1894-5' (241 Sepoy Tikaram Khawas, 1st Bn. 1st Gurkhas) Recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the 1st Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp 'Waziristan 1894-95' (4405 Sepoy Gul Mast 20th Punjab Infy) The recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the 20th Punjab Infantry Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp ?Pegu? (Andrew Ryan. 51st K. O. Lt Infy.) Important: Private Andrew Ryan is confirmed on his service papers as being ?Wounded-in-Action?, when he was wounded below the left knee by a rifle bullet while in service in Burmah Note: Medal and clasp confirmed as awarded per the recipients service papers (accessible / available extant and accessible from The National Archives) Reference ?British Battles and Medals? (Seventh Edition, 2006) it is estimated that 900 medals with ?Pegu? clasp were awarded to ?All-Ranks? of the 51st K.O.Lt.Infy Andrew Ryan, was a native of Kings County, Ireland, where he was born circa 1832. By ?Trade? a ?Groom?, he enlisted for the British Army at Liverpool, England, on 10 February 1851, at which time he was 18 years and 6 months of age. Posted to the 51st Foot, he remained with the same regiment throughout his subsequent 19 years and 174 days service, until taking his final discharge at Waterford, Ireland, on 2 August 1870. During his time with ?The Colours?, Andrew had served a total of 12 years and 9 months overseas as under; - East Indies and Burmah: 11 years 11 months - Malta: 10 months On discharge from the British Army, Andrew Ryan was in possession of an IGS 1854 medal with clasps, and a Long Service and Good Conduct medal, and was holding the rank of Corporal. Although his name appeared seven times in the regimental defaulters book, he was never tried by Court Martial and his conduct was described as having been ?Very Good? In 1881 the 51st Foot was restyled the King?s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp ?Pegu? (Danl Sheehin. 18th Royal Irish Regt) Important: Medal and clasp verified per the respective campaign medal roll (Reference L/Mil/5/52) wherein No 2212 Private Daniel Sheehin is confirmed as entitled to both the medal and clasp. The roll being further annotated ?Died Camp before Sebastopol) Note: The recipient died on 21 March 1855, at the camp before Sebastopol, Crimea. He is shown on the respective Crimean War medal roll as entitled to the Crimea Medal (ref WO 100/27). In this his ?correct? surname is shown as Sheehan Reference ?British Battles and Medals? (Seventh Edition, 2006) it is estimated that 1028 medals with ?Pegu? clasp were awarded to ?All-Ranks? of the 18th Royal Irish Regiment Daniel Sheehan (Sheehin), the son of William Sheehan, was a native of the parish of St. George?s, Dublin, Ireland. By Trade a ?Farrier?, he enlisted at Dublin, Ireland on 31 August 1846. The ?Muster Rolls? of the Depot 18th Regiment of Foot at, Chatham, Kent, England, 1846, record Daniel mustering for the regiment from Dublin on 10 September 1846. On his return from the East Indies, the musters record him being present with the regiment at Chatham and Canterbury, England, between December 1853 and August 1854. He was in the Crimea by about December 1854 Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp ?Pegu? (John Boghan. 80th Regt) Reference ?British Battles and Medals? (Seventh Edition, 2006) it is estimated that 480 medals with ?Pegu? clasp were awarded to ?All-Ranks? of the 80th Regiment John Boghan, was a native of Clifden, Co Galway, Ireland, where he was born circa 1830. The National Census for England and Wales recording him as a Private at Chatham, Kent. In 1850, the Regimental Depot of the 80th Regiment was located at Chatham, Kent, England ? while the regiment served overseas. In 1881 the 80th Regiment was restyled the 2nd Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp ?Perak? (E. J. Smith. Ord: 2.Cl: H.M.S. ?Charybdis?) Important: Medal and clasp to Ordinary Seaman 2nd Class Edward J. Smith is verified per the respective campaign medal roll of H.M.S. Charybdis (Reference ADM 171/39) wherein the roll shows that the medal and clasp to Edward Smith was sent to him at H.M.S. Monarch on 19 September 1881 Note: Reference ?British Battles and Medals? (Seventh Edition, 2006) it is estimated that 257 ?Perak? clasps were issued to the officers and crew of H.M.S. Charybdis Edward J. Smith was a native of Lambeth, Surrey, England, where he was born on 6 February 1856. He is recorded as having joined the Royal Navy sometime in 1873 Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp \'Burma 1885-7\' (22529 Gunner J. McDonald No 7 By 14 Bde \'N\' Dn R.A.) Note: Medal has neat official correction to single initial \'N\' denoting \'Northern\' Division Joseph McDonald an Ulsterman and native of Shankhill, Belfast attested for service with the British Army at Belfast on 21 February 1882. At the time his his joining the British Army he was aged 20 years, and had in civilian life been by trade a \'Poulterer\'. Military service was not however new to McDonald as he had served as a Private - boy and man - in the 4th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles (Militia) since 12 March 1877 Gunner McDonald served a total of 12 years in the British Army, taking his discharge 20 February 1894. His career included 7 years and 84 days service in India and Burma during which he had a chequered history as reflected in his service record and character & conduct assessments (by 1889 the general remarks with regards to his habits, conduct etc had \'changed\' from \'Regular, Good Temperate\' in 1882 to \'Irregular, Bad, Intemperate\' in 1889. In between he had been imprisoned on 2 occasions, as well as having suffered multiple hospital admissions for various STD\'s contracted in India. At time of discharge his charcter unsurprisingly was classified as \'Indifferent\' The medal and clasp here offered was the recipients only entitlement and issue, and is enumerated in his service record, and medal roll Sold together with a good set of service papers ex WO 97 file series, and copy of respective medal roll cover and entry pages Condition: Single small edge bruise otherwise GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp \'Burma 1887-89\' (Sepoy Tilbir Rana 42nd Bl Infantry) The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity and Hindu faith, holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 42nd Regiment of Goorkha Light Infantry of the Bengal Presidency Army In 1903 the regiment was restyled as 6th Gurkha Rifles, and on 1 January 1948 transferred to the British Army where it\'s descendent unit serves as the Royal Gurkha Rifles Suspension claw neatly refixed Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp \'Hunza 1891\' (840 Sepoy Mauloo 1st Kash: Infy I.S.T.) The recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the 1st Battalion Kashmir Infantry (Ragu Pertab Regiment), Imperial State Troops - an infantry unit of the Indian princely state of Kashmir The most desireable of all clasps awarded for service in the \'High Himalayas\' - for a campaign in which no less than 3 x Victoria Crosses were awarded. Reference \'A Dangerous Game. British Colonial Warfare on the Indian-Subcontinent 1854-1892, Volume IV (Parritt & Waibel, 2010)\', only an estimated 259 \'All Ranks\' of the 1st Kashmir Infantry qualified for this medal and clasps The medal fitted with a good length of original silk riband A scarce medal - and this example significantly enhanced by the overall good condition, seldom seen on Victorian campaign medals to native ranks of Imperial Service Troops Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp \'N. E. Frontier 1891\' An un-named and un-marked medal A desirable medal and clasp for the hardest fought of all the \'North East Frontier\' operations during the Victorian era The campaign in the North East Frontier (present day Nagaland) of India in 1891, resulted in the award of several Victoria Crosses and numerous awards of the Indian Order of Merit, reflective of the intense close combat actions fought in the Manipur Expedition. A true Victorian epic Condition: About EF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp \'N.E. Frontier 1891 (1861 Rifleman Hastelal Thapa 44th Bl. Infy) The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity and Hindu faith holding the rank of Rifleman while serving with the 44th Gurkha (Rifle) Regiment of Bengal Infantry, of the Bengal Presidency Army In October 1903, the regiment was restyled as 8th Gurkha Rifles. The descendent unit continues to serve in the Indian Army in 2023 as 8th Gorkha Rifles The campaign in the North East Frontier (present day Nagaland) of India in 1891, resulted in the award of several Victoria Crosses and numerous awards of the Indian Order of Merit, reflective of the intense close combat actions fought in the Manipur Expedition. A true Victorian epic in the annals and traditions of the 8th Gurkha Rifles A most desirable medal and clasp for the hardest fought of all the \'North East Frontier\' operations during the Victorian era Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp \'North West Frontier\' (2338 Pte G. Swabey. 3rd Bn Rif.Bde) Note: Private George Swabey is confirmed on the respective campaign medal roll (ref WO 100/20) as being entitled to the medal and clasp while serving with 3rd Battalion Rifle Brigade Important: George Swabey never returned to his homeland alive, as he is recorded on the medal roll as having \'Died at Sea\' on 3rd August 1865 Condition: About EF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp \'Persia\' (Private. Ram Lal Ahire. Artillery Driver) The medal with officially impressed naming, as awarded to Bombay Army recipients The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith holding the rank of Private while serving as an \'Artillery Driver\' in the Artillery of the Honourable East India Company\'s Bombay Presidency Army Reference \'History of the Bombay Army\' (Sir Patrick Caddell, 1938), all of the Artillery units present in the Persia Expedition were drawn from amongst the artillery units of the Bombay Army, the majority of which were comprised of European and Eurasian soldiers, with only a single \'Native\' artillery unit present during the Persian Campaign. The Bombay Artillery units were: - 3rd Troop Horse Artillery - 1st & 4th Companies of the 1st Battalion European Artillery (which manned the 3rd & 5th Light Field Batteries) - 4th Troop Bombay Horse Artillery - 1st Company 2nd Battalion Foot Artillery - 4th Company 4th Battalion (Native) Artillery An extremely scarce, extant campaign medal and clasp named to an Indian recipient from the Bombay Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp \'Persia\' (R. Baynham, 2nd Bombay Eur. L.I.) Reference British Medals and Medals (7th Edition, 2006), it is estimated that 883 medals and clasps for \'Persia\' were awarded to men of the 2nd Bombay European Light Infantry Condition: Toned VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with clasp \'Waziristan 1894-95\' (2372 Sowar Sher Dil 1st Punjab Cavy) The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with the 1st Punjab Cavalry (Punjab Frontier Force) Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue with four clasps 'Naga 1879-80', 'Burma 1885-7', 'Burma 1887-89' & 'N.E. Frontier 1891' (Sepoy Gumbir (2nd) 43rd Regt. N.I.) Note: The clasps secured by silver rods The 43rd (Gurkha) Regiment of Bengal Infantry, subsequently became the 8th Gurkha Rifles Per the published list of the 43rd's recipients of the Indian Order of Merit (3rd Class) for the Manipur Expedition of 1891 (ref GGO 647 of 1891), the very first name in the list is No 1611 Lance Havildar Gambhir Rai. As the medal here offered is named in the correct manner/style for those issued prior to 1883, i.e., it does not include native ranks regimental numbers, it is possible - but not here known - that Gumbir and Gambhir were one and the same recipient Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1854. Silver issue. With clasp \'Hazara 1891\' (2125 Lce Duffr Narayan Singh 11th Bl Lcrs) Important: 2125 Daffadar Narain (ic) Singh 11th Bengal Lancers is confirmed \'Died of Wounds\' when he was \'Dangerously Wounded\' by a \'Bullet in Head\' on 2 August 1897 at Chakdarra, North West Frontier Province during the Malakand Campaign 1897 (Reference Major-General Sir Bindon Blood\'s Despatch published in the London Gazette issue of 5 November 1897) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith was serving as a Lance-Daffadar (Corporal) with the 11th Bengal Lancers, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army During the Malakand Campaign 26 July - 2 August 1897, 11th Bengal Lancers, suffered 11 battle-casualties, all by gunshot. On 2 August 1897, seven men of the regiment were wounded in action by gunshot wounds, of which two, including Daffadar Narayan Singh, subsequently \'Died of Wounds\'. Daffadar Narayan Singh was the senior ranked casualty of the regiment during the North West Frontier campaigns of 1897 The 11th Bengal Lancers had their origins in 1857 when the regiment raised by Captain F. Wale was styled Wale\'s Horse, and quickly restyled in the same year as 1st Sikh Irregular Cavalry (Wale\'s Horse). In 1876 the regiment was restyled as 11th (Prince of Wales\'s Own) Bengal Lancers. In 1921 the regiment was amalgamated with the 12th Cavalry to form the 11th/12th Probyn\'s Horse, restyled in 1922 as 5th King Edward\'s Own Probyn\'s Horse. The history and traditions of \'Probyn\'s Horse\' are perpetuated in 2020 by the descendent regiment, 5th Horse, an \'Armoured\' regiment of the Pakistan Army By 1897, the 11th Bengal Lancers were a much travelled and battle-hardened regiment of the Indian Army boasting diverse battle honours as below: - Lucknow (1857 Indian Mutiny) - Taku Forts (1859 Second Opium War in China) - Peking 1860 (Second Opium War in China) - Afghanistan 1878-80 (Second Afghan War) - Ali Masjid (Second Afghan War) - Chitral (North West Frontier of India) A scarce campaign medal to a Sikh soldier who subsequently lost his life on the field of battle Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1854. With clasp 'Bhootan' (J, Armstrong, 55 Regt.) Important: Medal naming is contemporary re-named in serif capitals Note: The respective medal roll of 55th Regt (ref WO 100/20) shows 2 x 'Other Ranks' of the regiment of this name were entitled to the medal and clasp vis; - No 986 Private James Armstrong - No 148 Private John Armstrong In addition to above a Private John Armstrong of the 55th is recorded as having 'Died of Disease' at Lucknow Cantonment, India, on 9 January 1869, from 'Hepatits Abscys'. At the time of his death he was recorded as being 34 years of age. He was buried at Lucknow on the following day, 10 January 1869. While it is likely that this soldier did serve in the Bhootan campaign, he is 'not' recorded on the medal roll, which had only been compiled sometime after the authorisation of the 'Bhootan' clasp (authorised 22nd March 1870) No 148 Private James Armstrong was a native of Durham, Co. Durham, England, where he was born circa 1834. By trade a 'Labourer' he declared himself as being 23 years of age when he enlisted for the 55th Regiment at Westminster, London, England, on 23 November 1857. Apart from garrison duty in Ireland - which was included as 'Home Service'- John served a total of 12 years 6 months overseas in the 'East Indies'. His total service with 'The Colours' amounted to 21 years and 167 days with the 55th Regiment. In addition to the IGS Medal with clasp 'Bhootan' he also received a Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (both medals enumerated in his service papers). When he took his final discharge on 6 May 1879, his conduct was described as having been 'Very Good', and that his intended place of residence after leaving the British Army was cited as being Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England Service papers exist at The National Archive for No 148 Private James Armstrong 55th Regiment (in 1881 the regiment became 2nd Battalion Border Regiment) Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. With clasp 'Chin Lushai 1889-90' (153 Rifleman Kishnbahadur Thapa, 2nd Bn 2d Goorkha Regt) This medal and clasp to a Rifleman of 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles represents an example of the first medal and clasp to be earned by soldiers of 2/2 G.R. which regiment was raised at Dehra Dun in February 1886 The medal in unusually fine condition for this issue to a Gurkha Rifles Regiment Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. With clasp 'Hazara 1891' (2791 Lce Naick Rattan Singh The recipient was a Lance Naik (Lance Corporal) serving in the Queens Own Corps of Guides Infantry - the most celebrated and distinguished of all the regiments of the erstwhile 'Punjab Frontier Force' of the Indian Army Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1854. With clasp 'Pegu' (Geoe. Roberts. Asst. Engr. ?Rattler?) Important: Medal and clasp entitlement confirmed on the respective medal roll (ref ADM 171/17), wherein it is noted that the medal and clasp was delivered to the recipient on 15 April 1856, while he was still serving aboard H.M.S. Ratler The recipient George Roberts was an Assistant Engineer serving aboard H.M.S. 'Rattler' Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (7th Edition, 2006) it is estimated that 163 x medals were awarded to the crew of H.M.S. 'Rattler' Note: The medal riband fitted with an ?IGS clasp? top suspension brooch. The brooch retaining the hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. With clasp 'Pegu' (Naik Cunthong Arracan Local Battn Recipient served with the Arracan Local Battalion Generally this particular medal and clasp is rare when seen on the market named to native personnel, and moreso named to a locally recruited and deployed unit Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. With clasp 'Pegu' (Sepoy Shooeboo Arracan Local Battn) The recipient served as a Sepoy (Private) in the ?Arracan Local Battalion? a locally raised H.E.I.C. corps Naming is officially script engraved as issued Note: Geuine IGS medals with clasp ?Pegu? named to native troops are rare on the market Condition: Contact wear about GF

India General Service Medal 1854. With clasp 'Perak' (2493 Gr. C. Smith, 9th By. 2nd Bde. R.A.) Important: Medal and clasp verified as entitled per the respective medal roll of 9th Battery 2nd Brigade Royal Artillery (ref WO 100/20). His extant service papers also confirm entitlement to medal and clasp - and the only person of this name to qualify for the 'Perak' clasp while serving with the Royal Artillery Reference 'A Dangerous Game: British Colonial Warfare on the Indian Sub-Continent 1854-1892' Volume II (Parritt & Waibel, 2010) it is estimated that only 2 x officers and 62 X 'Other Ranks' from 9th Battery 2nd Brigade Royal Artillery deployed and qualified for the 'Perak' clasp - they were equipped with two x 5 and half inch mortars. The only other artillery unit to qualify for the 'Perak' clasp was the 3rd Battery 5th Brigade Royal Arillery which deployed 6 x officers and 70 x 'Other Ranks' in the field - equipped with four x 7 pdr mountain guns No 2493 Gunner Charles Smith, son of Thomas Smith, was a native of the Parish of Lambeth, London, Middlesex, England, where he was born circa 1849. By trade a 'Labourer' he declared himself as being 21 years of age when he enlisted for the British Army and service with the Royal Regiment of Artillery, at Chatham, Kent, on 15 August 1870. Charles subsequently served overseas in the Straits Settlements (Singapore & Penang) his papers showing him stationed at 'Penang' for a total of 5 years 230 days between 9 October 1871 to 26 May 1877. While in the Straits Settlements, Charles deployed on the Malay Peninsula for field service during the Perak Campaign 1875-1876 (medal and clasp). Less distinguished - but certainly more painful for Gunner Smith - were the bouts of venereal disease that he had contracted before the 'Perak Expedition' when he had been serving in Singapore Colony. On 16 August, 1882, at Woolwich, England, Gunner Smith was 'Invalided' by the Medical Board, having been found as medically unfit for further military service. His intended place of residence after leaving the British Army was cited as being 11 High Street, North Fleet, Kent, England Service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives for Gunner Charles Smith (who latterly held the regimental number 29364 - both of his regimental numbers are endorsed on his papers) Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1854. With clasp \'Burma 1887-89\' (Lieut C. Tritton 24th Bo: Infy) Lieutenant Charles Tritton of the Royal Lancaster Regiment was appointed to the Bombay Staff Corps dated 11 July 1882, but to rank from 1 July 1881 Major Charles Tritton 104th Wellesley\'s Rifles, was promoted Liuetenant-Colonel on 3 September 1905 Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Fleymng Tritton of 104th Wellesley\'s Rifles, died at Sukkur, Sind Province, on 28 April 1908 Considering his long regimental service with Wellesley\'s Rifles (since at least 1887) and his rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, it is quite likely that he was the Commanding Officer of the regiment at the time of his death Sold together with a copied attributed image of the officer wearing a full-dress \'Rifles\' uniform (see illustration), this received with thanks from a descendent of the recipient, and which will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment The medal mounted in the swing-style and \'as-worn\' by the recipient. The contemporary silk riband suspended from a mounting bar that still retains the original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Toned about GVF

India General Service Medal 1854. With clasp \'Persia\' (1st Lieut C.W. Finch. Bombay Engrs) Cuthbert Walter Finch, was born in Bareilly, India, on 23 December 1833, and was baptized there on 7 April 1834. He was born into an Indian Army family, his father being being Surgeon to the 13th Native Infantry. Returned to England for education, Cuthbert applied for a cadetship with the H.E.I.C. and attended their military college at Addiscombe where he was a Cadet between 1851-52. He was subsequently commissione dinto the Honourable East India Company\'s Bombay Army, his promotions being; 2nd Lieuentant 9 December 1852; Lieutenant 1 August 1854; 2nd Captain 27 August 1858; Captain 14th April 1865 Captain Finch died at Bombay, India, on 8 February 1868 Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1854. With clasp \'Sikkim 1888\' (767 Pte. J. Abbot. 2nd Bn. Derby R.) Medal and clasp confirmed as the recipients only medal entitlement John Abott a native of Salford, Lancashire, was 18 years of age and described himself as a \'Lace Maker\' when he attested for service with the British Army at Derby on 12 March 1884. He served 1 year and 278 days on \'Home Service\', and 5 years 114 days on \'Overseas Service\' in India, which latter included campaign service in \'Sikkim\'. The recipient apperas to have been more of a regimental character than a good soldier, as his detailed service papers record his military conduct as being \'Indifferent\' and with habits \'Not Strictly Sober\'. John died on 25 June 1946, at which time he was living at 37 High Road, Chilwell, Beeston & Stapleford, Nottingham, and was described as being a retired \'Iron Fettler\'. Sold together with a detailed hard copy set of service papers The medal mounted on a felt covered pad for display purposes Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1854. With three clasps 'N.E. Frontier 1891' 'Burma 1887-89' 'Burma 1885-7' (1047 Sepoy Balbahadur Gurung 44th Bl Infy) Note: The upper clasps attached by silver rods, and all clasps fitted in the correct order of sequence, i.e. most recent nearest the medal Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (7th Edition, 2006) the regiment is shown as entitled for all three campaign clasps The recipient, a Nepalese 'Gurkha' was a Sepoy (Private) serving witht he 44th Bengal Infantry. In 1903 the 44th - for long a Gurkha regiment - was titled 8th Gurkha Rifles Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1854/ Silver issue with clasp 'Chin Hills 1892-93' (2425 Sepoy Labh Singh Mandalay 1st. Mily Police) The recipient was a soldier of the Sikh faith, serving as a Sepoy (Private) in the Mandalay Military Police Battalion of the Burma Military Police The Burma Military Police Battalions raised in the period 1886-1889, were all deployed for the pacification of 'Upper Burma'. The units were spread across numerous garrisons, and were widely drawn on in the period 1887-1894 for patrolling, and deployment in numerous punitive expeditions. Mandalay Battalion of the Burma Military Police was raised in April 1887, with it's ranks recruited exclusively from North India. As of 31 December 1889, the uit was just one of 21 x Burma Military Police battalions that were located in 'Upper Burma', at which time the Mandalay Battalion comprised 1531 x Indian Officers and Other Ranks. The Mandalay Battalion was one of 5 x BMP battalions in the 'Northern Division', and frequently provided drafts for service in the composite BMP battalions raised for service in the several of the punitive expeditions to the Chin and Kachin Hills Scarce and desirable Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1895, EDVII bronze issue with clasp 'Waziristan 1901-2' (Syce Sher. Pattan 1st Bn 3rd Gurkha Rifles.) The recipient of the Muslim faith, was an attested non-combatant 'Follower' performing the trade of 'Syce' (Groom) while serving attached to the the 1st Battalion 3rd Gurkha Rifles of the Indian Army The medal in choice condition - and exceptional found thus as a bronze issue named to a follower with a Gurkha Rifles regiment Condition: With original lusture about EF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902, Silver issue with 4 x clasps \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98\', \'Samana 1897\', \'Tirah 1897-98\' & \'Waziristan 1901-2\' (1307 Sepoy Chaba Singh, 36 Sikhs) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith who served as a Sepoy (Private) with the 36th Sikhs, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army The medal is officially impressed in the proper naming style for this regiment (Ref \'British Battles & Medals\' (7th Edition, 2006)) Important: 36th Sikhs, now 4/Sikh of the Indian Army, is revered as \'SARAGARHI\' Battalion, having earned a unique battle honour \'Samana\' for their outstanding collective gallantry between 12-14 September 1897, on the \'Samana Ridge\', in the Afridi foothills of the North West Frontier. In the early weeks of September 1897, the regiment was scattered and variously deployed at Fort Lockhart (from where the relief force was deployed), Fort Gulistan and at the tiny \'Heliographic\' outpost at Saragarhi. Afridi \'lashkars\' numbering more than 10,000 armed hostiles mounted sustained attacks against Fort Gulistan, and the heliographic post at Saragarhi. On 12 September 1897, the post at Saragarhi was besieged and ultimately annihilated - but not before the 21 gallant Sikh defenders at \'Saragarhi\' had fought to their last round and last man, inflicting a death toll of several hundreds amongst their more prolific enemy. Emboldened by their victory at Saragarhi the Afridis then pressed their attacks on Fort Gulistan on 13-14 September 1897, but the 2 x company\'s of Sikhs holding the fort, managed to defend their position and keep their attackers at bay until being relieved by the relief force that arrived on 14 September. \'Saragarhi\' has since become an un-paralleled episode of collective gallantry on the North West Frontier, where the widows of every soldier present was subsequently admitted to receive pensions for the Indian Order of Merit. The descendent unit of 36 Sikhs, is 4th Battalion Sikh Regiment, and 12 September is celebrated every year as a Regimental Battle Honours Day in the Sikh Regiment, and the day commemorated and celebrated by Sikhs throughout the Indian Armed Forces Note: Only raised in 1887, the medal recipient Sepoy Chaba Singh would have served either in the defence of Fort Gulistan, or in the relief force that fought it\'s way from Fort Lockhart to Gulistan & Saragarhi on 14 September 1897. We can also assume that he knew most, if not all, of his fellow Sikh comrades-in-arms that were killed at Saragarhi A most desirable campaign medal to the 36 Sikhs, for participation in the fighting on the Samana ridge during the most famous of all Sikh fights on the North West Frontier of British India Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902, Silver issue with 4 x clasps \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98\', \'Samana 1897\', \'Tirah 1897-98\' & \'Waziristan 1901-2\' (1310 Sepoy Sundar Singh, 36 Sikhs) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith who served as a Sepoy (Private) with the 36th Sikhs, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army The medal is officially impressed in the correct naming style for this regiment (Ref \'British Battles & Medals\' (7th Edition, 2006)) Important: 36th Sikhs - now 4/Sikh of the Indian Army - is revered as \'SARAGARHI\' Battalion, having earned a unique battle honour \'Samana\' for their outstanding collective gallantry between 12-14 September 1897, on the \'Samana Ridge\', in the Afridi foothills of the North West Frontier. In the early weeks of September 1897, the regiment was scattered and variously deployed at Fort Lockhart (from where the relief force was deployed), Fort Gulistan and at the tiny \'Heliographic\' outpost at Saragarhi. Afridi \'lashkars\' numbering more than 10,000 armed hostiles mounted sustained attacks against Fort Gulistan, and the heliographic post at Saragarhi. On 12 September 1897, the post at Saragarhi was besieged and ultimately annihilated - but not before the 21 gallant Sikh defenders at \'Saragarhi\' had fought to their last round and last man, inflicting a death toll of several hundreds amongst their more prolific enemy. Emboldened by their victory at Saragarhi the Afridis then pressed their attacks on Fort Gulistan on 13-14 September 1897, but the 2 x company\'s of Sikhs holding the fort, managed to defend their position and keep their attackers at bay until being relieved by the relief force that arrived on 14 September. \'Saragarhi\' has since become an un-paralleled episode of collective gallantry on the North West Frontier, where the widows of every soldier present was subsequently admitted to receive pensions for the Indian Order of Merit. The descendent unit of 36 Sikhs, is 4th Battalion Sikh Regiment, and 12 September is celebrated every year as a Regimental Battle Honours Day in the Sikh Regiment, and the day commemorated and celebrated by Sikhs throughout the Indian Armed Forces Note: Only raised in 1887, the medal recipient Sepoy Sundar Singh would have served either in the defence of Fort Gulistan, or in the relief force that fought it\'s way from Fort Lockhart to Gulistan & Saragarhi on 14 September 1897. We can also assume that he knew most, if not all, of his fellow Sikh comrades-in-arms that were killed at Saragarhi A most desirable campaign medal to the 36 Sikhs, for participation in the fighting on the Samana ridge during the most famous of all Sikh fights on the North West Frontier of British India Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. , Silver issue with clasp 'Relief of Chitral 1895' (2896 Pte. J. Milne 1st. Bn. Gord: Highrs.) Important: Medal and clasp verified as entitled and issued per respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders (Ref WO 100/78) compiled and signed at Gharial, India, 1 July 1896 James Milne was a native of Turriff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1869. By trade a 'Farm Servant' he was 18 years of age when he enlisted for the British Army, at Keith, Banffshire, Scotland, on 12 December 1887. hE served his entire military career with his local regiment, the Gordon Highlanders, serving overseas as under; - Ceylon: 29/12/1890 - 03/01/1892 (1 Year 6 Days) - India: 04/01/1892 - 03/01/1896 (4 Years) - South Africa: 09/11/1899 - 19/06/1900 (264 Days) When the South African War began, James Milne was serving on the Army Reserve, and was recalled to 'The Colours' for overseas service with his old regiment. For his services in South Africa he received a Queens South Africa Medal with 2 clasps 'Orange Free State' & 'Cape Colony'. He took his final discharge from the British Army on 27 April 1901 Sold together with copied extract page from above referenced IGS 1895 medal roll Condition: About EF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Edward obverse. Silver issue, with clasp 'Waziristan 1901-02' (573 Gnr Fazal Gujrat Mtn Bty) The recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of Gunner, while serving with the Gujarat Mountain Battery, of the Indian Army Reference: The London Gazette issue for 8 August 1902, containing the General Order No 611 (Dispatches) appertaining to the Waziristan Campaign of 1901-1902, it is confirmed that 3 x Mountain Battery's, of the Indian Army took part in the multi-various columns and expeditions, viz, Gujarat, Murree and Derajat Mountain Battery?s - the first two seeing the most extensive service. With 2 x Indian 'Other Ranks' of Gujarat Mountain Battery confirmed as having been 'Wounded-in-Action' at Umar Raghza on 5 December 1901 The medal in uncommonly choice condition, and scarce, found thus to a Mountain Gunner Condition: About EF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Edward obverse. Silver issue, with clasp 'Waziristan 1901-02' (83 Gnr Indar Singh Murree Mtn Bty) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Gunner, while serving with the Murree Mountain Battery, of the Indian Army Reference: The London Gazette issue for 8 August 1902, containing the General Order No 611 (Dispatches) appertaining to the Waziristan Campaign of 1901-1902, it is confirmed that 3 x Mountain Battery's, of the Indian Army took part in the multi-various columns and expeditions, viz, Gujarat, Murree (less 2 x guns) and Derajat Mountian Battery's - the first two seeing the most extensive service. With 1 x Indian 'Other Rank' of Murree Mountian Battery being wounded-in-action at 'Sheranna' on 3 January 1902 Note: A two-gun detachment the Murree Mountain Battery, was uniquely deployed on the Mekran Coast of Baluchistan in 1901, and in particular was distinguished at the operations leading to the capture of Nodiz Fort on 20 December 1901 (General Order No 415 published in the London Gazette issue of 8 August 1902 refers) Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Edward VII obverse. Bronze issue, with clasp 'Waziristan 1901-02' (Syce Muhammada 2 Pjb Cavy) The recipient was an Indian attested non-combatant follower, performing the trade of 'Syce' (groom) while attached to the 2nd Punjab Cavalry (Punjab Frontier Force), a mounted regiment of the Indian Army Reference 'The Indian Cavalry: History of the Indian Armoured Corps'. Volume I (G.S. Sandhu, 1981), the 2nd Punjab Cavalry were deployed for the Kabul Khel Wazir Expedition of 1902 In 1902 the regiment name changed to 22nd Cavalry (Frontier Force) and was restyled again in 1904, when it was renamed 22nd Sam Browne's Cavalry (Frontier Force) Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Edward VII obverse. Silver issue with clasp \'Waziristan 1901-02\' (2649 Sowar Bharat Singh 5th. Punjab Cav) Note: The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith serving as a Sowar (Trooper) with the 5th Punjab Cavalry Regiment of the Indian Army Per the official despatch of Major-General C. C. Egerton dated Abbottabad, 15 March 1902, it is recorded that the 5th Punjab Cavalry were deployed from the very start of the operations during the Waziristan Campaign of 1901-02, while serving with No 4 Column; Quote, No. 4 Column left Wana on the night of the 24th November, and proceeded via the Insar Narai into Khaisara Valley. During this and the three following days this column, aided by a small mixed column detached from the Wana garrison under Captain A.E. McBarnet, 5th Punjab Cavalry, on the 25th and 27th, completely gutted the Khaisara villages. The column returned to Wana on the 28th. Unquote. The regiment suffered 3 x casualties ( 2 x NCO\'s & 1 x Sowar) all of whom were \'Severely Wounded during the action at Inzar Narai on 24 November 1901 Initially raised in 1849 as the 5th Regiment of Punjab Cavalry, the regiment had a long and distinguished record as a constituent unit of the Punjab Frontier Force. The regiment was restyled as 25th Cavalry (Frontier Force) in 1903, and in 1921 amalgamated with the 22nd Cavalry to become the short-lived 22/25th Cavalry, and the following year styled 12th Cavalry (Frontier Force). In 1927 the regiment was restyled Sam Browne\'s Cavalry (12th Frontier Force) Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Edward VII obverse. Silver issue with clasp \'Waziristan 1901-02\' (733 Sepoy Ghundal N: Waz: Mil.) Note: The recipient was a Pathan serving as a Sepoy (Private) with the North Waziristan Militia, a local Frontier Corps, deployed for internal security in the North Waziristan \'Tribal Lands\' of the North West Frontier of British India The recipients three digit regimental number indicates that he was on the original muster of the Northern Waziristan Militia when it was formed in 1900. With it\'s origins in the Tochi Levies (raised in 1895), the North Waziristan Militia was formally established in June 1900, with a sanctioned strength of 800 x \'Native All- Ranks\', and with a complement - initially - of 3 x British Officers attached from the Indian Army. The Northern Waziristan Militia were later re-styled as the \'Tochi Scouts\', which Frontier Corps in 2020, continues to serve in the tribal territory adjacent to the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan An uncommonly excellent condition example of this medal and clasp to a \'Frontier Corps\' Condition: About EF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Edward VII silver issue. With clasp ?Waziristan 1901-2? (3677 Sepoy Arjan Singh 32nd Punjab Pioneers) The recipient by faith a Sikh, was Sepoy (Private) serving with the 32nd Punjab Pioneers regiment of the Indian Army Important: The regiment ? a crack unit of the Indian Army ? only used the regimental designation ?Punjab Pioneers? in the period in the period, consequiently campaign medals actually named to the 32nd Punjab Pioneers, are rare on the market. In the regiment was re-styled the 32nd Sikh Pioneers Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Silver issue with 3 clasps \'Relief of Chitral 1895\' \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98\' \'Tirah 1897-98\' (2733 Pte. A. Walker, 1st Bn. Gord. Highrs.) Important: Albert Walker is confirmed as being \'Wounded-in-Action\' during the reconnaissance at Dargai on 18 October 1897, when he received a gunshot wound in his back. It would appear that his wounds were sufficiently debilitating to bring his military service to an end, as his name does not subsequently appear on any of the medal rolls for the South African War medals awarded to men of the Gordon Highlanders. Sold together with respective medal roll entry pages confirming all 3 clasps, and entry page form the published casualty roll Condition: Medal has been cleaned otherwise about VF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Silver issue with clasp \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98\' (Jemdr. Pooran Singh 12th Bl. Cavy:) Important: Confirmed as the recipients only medal entitlement (Indian Army List January 1901 refers) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, who was a Viceroy\'s Commissioned Officer (VCO) holding the appointment of Jemadar while serving with the 12th Bengal Cavalry, a mounted regiment of the British Indian Army Pooran (sic) Singh first enlisted in the Indian Army on 26 August 1882, at which time he joined the 12th Bengal Cavalry (unit was first raised as the 2nd Regiment of Sikh Irregular Cavalry in 1857), and with which regiment he remained throughout his subsequent 19 x years of service. He was created a Viceroy\'s Commissioned Officer on 1st May 1896, at which time he was bestowed the appointment of Jemadar, and in which rank he served - on detachment - during the Punjab Frontier campaign of 1897-1898. Interestingly, the Supplement to the Indian Army List of January 1901, shows that Jemadar Pooran Singh held a certificate for \'Military Surveying\' - the only Indian officer of his regiment to be so qualified Prior to the Great War the 12th Cavalry had been awarded the below following battle honours: - Abyssinia - Peiwar Kotal - Charasia - Kabul 1879 - Afghanistan 1878-80 A very scarce seen unit on the market for the IGS 1895 medal, as the regiment did not deploy as a unit during the \'Punjab Frontier\' campaign of 1897-98 (the 1901 IA list \'War Services of Indian Officers\' shows only 5 x VCO\'s of the regiment at the time held the IGS 1895, four of whom had the single clasp \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98, and a single VCO who held the medal with clasp \'Relief of Chitral 1895\' A superb Indian Officer\'s medal with very likely participant \'Great Game\' associations, due to his capacity as a qualified \'Military Surveyor\' Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Victoria issue with 3 x clasps 'Relief of Chitral' 'Tirah 1897-98' 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' (4413 Pte. G. Morley 1st. Bn. Gord: Highrs:) Note: The later clasps loose on riband - those having been issued posthumously after recipient had been killed in action Private George Morley, is confirmed as being killed-in-action by a gunshot wound to the stomach on the Bagh to Barkai March, 11 December 1897 The medal and all clasps confirmed correct as issued on roll Condition: Generally EF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Victoria issue. Silver, with clasp \'Relief of Chitral 1895\' (Jemdr Dhan Sing Gurung, 2d Bn 4th Gurkhas) Note: The only Gurkha Rifles regiment to deploy as a unit & qualify for the clasp 'Relief of Chitral 1895' was 2nd Battalion 4th Gurkha Rifles The recipient was a native of Nepal, of Gurkha ethnicity from the region of Western Nepal, who held the Viceroy's Commissioned Officer appointment of 'Jemadar' while serving with the 2nd Battalion 4th Gurkha Rifles Jemadar Dhan Sing Gurung is recorded as continuing to have served with 2nd Battalion 4th Gurkha Rifles, into 1896, as the Indian Army List for April 1896, has him included as one of the eight 'Native Officers' holding the rank of Jemadar while serving with 2/4 GR. He appears to have taken his discharge from the Indian Army, sometime, Dhan Sing Gurung had originally enlisted in 1st Battalion 4th Gurkha Rifles on 30 December 1874. He transferred to the 2nd Battalion 4th Gurkha Rifles, when this latter battalion was first raised in 1886, He was subsequently commissioned a Gurkha Officer, holding the appointment of 'Jemadar' from 6 November 1891. Dhan Sing Gurung, had taken his final discharge from the Indian Army, sometime after, 1 April 1896 and before 1 January 1897, as he is not included in the regimental lists of 'serving' 4 GR officers published in the Indian Army List of January 1896, albeit this latter Indian Army List does include a final summary of his 'War Services', which are summarising with notes below; - Afghanistan 1878-80: Medal with 3 clasps & Kabul to Kandahar Star - Mari Expedition: 1880 (no medal issued) - South East Frontier of India: Chin-Lushai 1889-90. IGS 1854 medal & clasp 'China Lushai 1889-90' - North West Frontier of India: Chitral 1895. IGS 1895 medal with clasp 'Relief of Chitral 1895' The 2nd Battalion, 4th Gurkha Rifles (2/4 GR), was raised at Bakloh, in 1886. Bakloh, a hill station located in the Chamba region of Himachal Pradesh, India, which was home, regimental centre and depot of the 4th Gurkha Rifles for 82 years between 1866 to 1948 The medal suspended from a good length of original & now stitched silk riband A scarce seen medal clasp issue to the Gurkha Rifles, and more desirable to such a veteran campaigner & Gurkha Officer Condition: Toned GVF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Victoria obverse, bronze issue medal with clasp 'Relief of Chitral 1895' (366 Muleteer Gulla, Comst. Transprt. Deptt Bo Cd) The recipient was a native Indian, serving as a non-combatant 'Follower' and performing the trade of Muleteer (Mule Driver) while serving with the Commissariat Department, Bombay Command, a supplies unit of the British Indian Army The medal in uncommonly choice condition for awards of this era issued to non-combatant followers Condition: About EF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Victoria obverse, silver issue with 2 x clasps 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' & 'Samana 1897' (1032 Sowar Mohan Singh 3d. Pjb. Cavly:) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith serving as a Sowar (Trooper) with the 3rd Punjab Cavalry, a mounted regiment of the British Indian Army Note: The regiment, being a cavalry regiment, had it's squadrons scattered variously in the Kurram Valley and the Samana Ridge during the North West Frontier campaigns of 1897-1898 In 1903, the regiment was restyled as 23rd Cavalry (Frontier Force), and after later amalgamation, in 1922, became the 11th Prince Albert Victor's Own Cavalry (Frontier Force) Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Victoria obverse, silver issue with 2 x clasps 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' & 'Tirah 1897-98' (2036 Pte. F. Xavier, 21st Madras Pioneers) The recipient was a Eurasian, or South Indian of the Christian faith, who served as a Private soldier with the 21 Madras Infantry (Pioneers), an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army The 21st Madras Pioneers was one of only two units - and the only 'infantry' regiment - from the Madras Presidency, to deploy to theatre and subsequently receive the battle honours 'Punjab Frontier' & 'Tirah' (the other Madras unit to serve and receive those battle honours was the Qeens Own Madras Sappers & Miners) A choice example of this medal type The 21st Regiment of Madras Infantry (Pioneers) were re-styled as 21st Madras Pioneers in 1901, and in 1903 were restyled as 81st Pioneers. In 1922 the regiment became 10th Battalion 1st Madras Pioneers. In 1933 the Madras Pioneers were disbanded A choice example of a medal to a soldier from a minority class that was only recruited in the Madras Presidency Condition: About EF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Victoria obverse, silver issue with 2 x clasps clasp 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' & 'Samana 1897' (3818 Pte. A. McGuire 2d. Bn. Ryl. Ir: Regt.) Important: Medal and single clasp verified as issued per the respective campaign medal roll of the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment (ref WO 100/86) that was compiled and signed at Mhow, India, on 8th October 1898 Andrew McGuire was born in the Parish of St Paul's, Dublin, Ireland, circa 1871 (his mother resided at 65 Church Street, Dublin). Andrew enlisted in the British Army, at Dublin, Ireland, on 30 January 1891, at which time he was 20 years of age, and described himself as previously employed as a 'Builders Labourer'. He also cited being a former volunteer in the local 'Militia', serving with 5th (Militia) Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Andrew was posted to the Royal Irish Regiment. Private McGuire's subsequent record of service with the Royal Irish Regiment, as extrapolated from his extant service papers is summarised below; - Home: 30/01/1891 - 11/12/1891 - India: 12/12/1891 - 25/01/1899 - Home: 26/01/1899 - 27/01/1899 - Army Reserve: 28/01/1899 - 3/12/1899 - Home: 04/12/1899 - 15/12/1899 - South Africa: 16/12/1899 - 04/08/1902 - Home: 05/08/1902 - 29/01/1903 Andrew took his final discharge from the British Army on 30 November 1908, at which time he had had completed his service in the Army Reserve The service papers for Andrew McGuire are extant and accessible at the National Archives A choice example of this medal type Condition: Toned about EF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Victoria obverse, silver issue with 2 x clasps clasp \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98\' & \'Samana 1897\' (3764 Pte D. Maher 2d Bn. Ryl. Ir: Regt.) Medal(s) and clasps verification: The IGS 1895 medal with both clasps, confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment. The recipient was also entitled to Queen\'s South Africa campaign medals - which was subsequently \'Forfeited\'. The medals & clasps cited per below sources: - India General Service Medal with 2 x clasps: Ref WO 100/86 - QSA Medal. Silver issue with 4 x clasps: WO 100/177 Important: The QSA medal roll of 1st Battalion Royal Irish Regiment shows that the medal and clasps was forfeited (returned to authority) on, 1 June 1906 David Maher, was a native of Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Ireland, where he was born in 1871. An illiterate - he signed his enlistment papers with his mark \'X\' - David was by trade a \'Labourer\'. He enlisted in the British Army, at Wexford, Ireland, on, 29 December 1891, being posted to the Royal Irish Regiment. David\'s was not a model soldier, and appears to have been a hard drinking brawler, who had frequent run-in\'s - all at his expense - with both the Military Authorities (and Civil Court\'s) including; Drunkenness; Using violence to a superior officer; Theft; Using disrespectful language to a superior Officer, etc. Not surprisingly David was tried by Court Martial during his service. His service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives - and well worth the read Notwithstanding his record of insubordination & indiscipline, as a soldier he was still considered worthy of facing \'Her Imperial Majesty\'s enemies on active service in India and later during the South African War. His service postings are shown below extrapolated from his service papers: - Home: 29/12/1890 - 25/02/1892 - India: 26/02/1892 - 30/10/1898 - Home: 31/10/1898 - 27/01/1899 - South Africa: 16/12/1899 - 11/02/1902 - Home: 12/02/1902 - 15/02/1902 With such a bad record of poor discipline, the service papers are marked \'Forfeits All\', with respect to the recipient\'s reckonable service towards pension! The medal retaining a good long length of original silk riband Presumably his South African War Medals that were forfeited were never returned to the recipient, this then being the only extant medal to one of Queen\'s Victoria\'s \'Bad Bargain\'s\' Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Victoria obverse, silver issue with clasp 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' (5635 Pte. J. McGrath 2d. Bn. Ryl. Ir. Regt.) Important: Medal and single clasp verified as issued per the respective campaign medal roll of the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment (ref WO 100/86) that was compiled and signed at Mhow, India, on 8th October 1898 Thomas McGrath was very much a son of the great 'Irish Diaspora', He was born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, circa 1877, the son of Irish immigrant. Thomas attested for the British Army, in Ireland, on 28 October 1889, at which time he was 18 years of age, and the following day was posted to join the Royal Irish Regiment, at Clonmel, Ireland. Prior to enlisting in the British Army, Thomas had been employed as a 'Tailor'. From the day of his enlistment, and during his entire service 'With The Colours' Thomas served with the Royal Irish Regiment. During his time in the British Army, Thomas, served as under; - Home: 28/10/1895 - 27/10/1897 - India: 28/10/1897 - 30/11/1901 - Home: 01/12/1901 - 25/02/1902 Thomas took his final discharge from the British Army on 25 February 1902, due to being found to be 'Medically Unfit'. He had served a total of 6 years & 121 days with 'The Colours', and his character was described as having been 'Very Good'. His notified next of kin was his mother, Jane McGrath, who in 1902, was residing at 13 Royal Row, Ormond Market, Dublin, Ireland. At discharge, he showed his intended future place of residence to be County Cork, Ireland The service papers for Thomas McGrath are extant and accessible at the National Archives A scarce single clasp medal to the Royal Irish Regiment Medal with edge bruise and traces of lacquer Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Victoria obverse. Silver issue with 'Relief of Chitral 1895' (3692 Pte. F. Patmore 1st Bn. Gord: Highrs.) Important: Private Francis Patmore is confirmed as having died of disease, 'Pneumonia', in India, on 29 November 1895, his body being shortly thereafter interred at the Rawalpindi Cantonment Cemetery on 1 December 1895. At the time of his burial, Francis was recorded as being 22 years of age Note: Medal and clasp verified as the recipients only medal entitlement, per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, ref WO 100/78, that was compiled and signed at Gharial, India, dated 1 July 1896, wherein Private Patmore has the remark 'Deceased' entered against his name Francis Patmore, son of Arthur Patmore (Railway Engine Stoker & later Railway Engine Driver) & Eliza Patmore (nee Kimpton) was a native of, Aspenden, Hertfordshire, where he was born circa 1873. At the time of the 1881 National Census for England & Wales, Francis was living with his family, comprising parents and 4 x other siblings residing at, 85 Currie Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, England. Francis, had left home and on 5-6 April 1891, is shown in the 1891 National Census for Scotland, as residing at Castlehill Barracks, Aberdeen (Regimental Depot of the Gordon Highlanders) where he was holding the rank of Private and was 18 years of age. Francis is known to have joined the British Army in 1891 (No 3614 had joined on 2 January 1892) and after completion of training was subsequently posted to the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, which battalion had been serving overseas since 1888. In 1891, 1/Gordons was in India, where it had been since 1889. During his service with 1/Gordons in India, Francis experienced campaign service during the 'Chitral Expedition' between March-August 1895, during which the Gordons , together with the legendary 'Guides Infantry' of the Indian Army, were conspicuous for their storming of the 'Malakand Pass' on 3 April 1895 Sold together with hard copy page from the respective medal roll of 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Victoria obverse. Silver issue, with clasp 'Relief of Chitral 1895' (3498 Havdr Gusaun 4th Sikh Infy) Important: Havildar Gusaun 4th Sikh Infantry (Punjab Frontier Force) is confirmed as being awarded 3rd Class Indian Order of Merit, per GO 1228 of 1895 Reference: 'Deeds of Valour Performed by Indian Officers and Soldiers During The Period From 1860-1925 (P.P. Hypher, Simla, 1927)', for the below following; Quote, No. 3498, Havildar Gusaun, 4th Sikh Infantry For conspicuous gallantry in action at Malakand on the 3rd April 1895, in having led his men to the front always under the hottest fire, and being the first to rush six successive breastworks and positions to the enemy Unquote. The storming of the Malakand Pass on 3rd April 1895, was no easy matter, the 4th Sikhs being in the thick of the fighting against an enemy force of Pathan tribesmen that was estimated to number 12,000, holding defensive 'Sangar' positions on the mountain slopes and crests. Amongst the enemy were more than 3,000 tribesmen armed with rifles and firearms. 2 x IOM's were awarded to the 4th Sikh Infantry for their gallantry at the Malakand Pass (whereat the regiment suffered 11 x casualties, including 2 x British Officers 'Wounded-in-Action'). During the 'Storming' of the Malakand Pass - the first major action of the Chitral Relief Force under Lt-General Sir R.C. Low - it was the 2nd Infantry Brigade comprising the 4th Sikhs together with the Guides Infantry, 2nd Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers, and 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, which units shared the principal accolades for having cleared the enemy (who incurred an estimated loss of 300) from the Malakand Pass. On the day, 4th Sikhs and Guides Infantry led the attack being sent up the highest peaks with orders to make a turning movement on reaching the crest, while the direct frontal attack on the enemy's main position was made by the King's Own Scottish Borderers, and the Gordon Highlanders....... Note: Prior to 1912, Indian officers and other ranks of the Indian Army were not entitled to receive the Victoria Cross. By contrast the Indian Order of Merit - the oldest gallantry decoration in the British Empire - was the only award that an Indian non-commissioned soldier could earn, and was held in the highest esteem as a mark of courage throughout the Indian Army Gusaun, by ethnicity a Pathan, first enlisted in the Indian Army, and service with the 4th Sikh Infantry, on 15 December 1876. Created a Vicreoy?s Commissioned Officer on 6 October 1896, with rank of Jemadar. He took his discharge from the Indian Army sometime after January 1900 (he does not appear again under the active lists of the Indian Army List after the January 1900 edition) and appears to have died sometime prior to 1910, as his name no longer appears in the published list of IOM pensioners included in the Indian Army List after 1911 Reference 'Indian Army List' (January, 1900), the below following entry is given for Jemadar Gasaun; Quote, - N-W Frontier of India, Mahsud-Waziri, 1881 - N-W Frontier of India, Hazara, 1891 - medal with clasp - N-W Frontier of India, Isazai, 1891 - Chitral, 1895 - Relief of Chitral - medal with clasp, 3rd Class Order of Merit Unquote A superb example of Indian gallantry 'Leading by Example', while clearing enemy sangars at the point of the bayonet Condition: GF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Victoria silver issue with 2 x clasps \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98\' & \'Tirah 1897-98\' (306 Color Sergt. W. Baker 1st. Bn. Devon. Regt.) Medal(s) & clasps verification: Colour-Sergeant William Baker\'s entitlement to the awards of the India General Service 1895 with clasps, together with a Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (EDVII issue) are confirmed per below below cited regimental campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment, and respective Army Order: - IGS 1895 with 2 x clasps: Reference WO 100/86, the medal roll compiled and signed a, Jullunder Cantonment, Punjab, British India, on, 28 October 1898 - Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal: Reference Army Order No. 95 of 1901 Walter Baker, son of William Baker & Jane Baker, was a native of, Culmstock, Tiverton, Devon, England, where he was born in 1863. By occupation a \'Labourer\' he claimed to be 19 years & 1 months of age, when he enlisted for service with the British Army, at, Exeter, England, on, 23 October 1882. Royal Highlanders (Black Watch). On the same day he enlisted he was posted to his local county infantry regiment - and the cited regiment of his choice - where he trained at the Regimental Depot. Walter was promoted Sergeant on, 26 August 1888, and first embarked for overseas service on, 28 January 1891, when he embarked with 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment for destination Egypt. While in Egypt, Walter was promoted to Colour-Sergeant on, 27 May 1892. From Egypt, he then went to British India, where he experienced combat during the North West Frontier campaigns of 1897-98. Walter Baker took his final discharge from the British Army on, 15 February 1904, by which date he had completed 21 years 116 days service with \'The Colours\'. Prior to taking his discharge Walter held the appointment of Sergeant Instructor on the Permanent Staff of the 4th (Volunteer) Battalion Devonshire Regiment. Walter\'s record of service record comprised: - Home: 23/10/1882 - 27/01/1891 - Egypt: 28/01/1891 - 05/03/1893 - British India: 06/03/1893 - 14/04/1899 - Home: 15/04/1899 - 05/02/1904 The recipients service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Victoria silver issue with 2 x clasps \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98\' & \'Tirah 1897-98\' (79766 Gunner. P. Reid 5th M. B. R. A.) A medal to a \'Fighting Irish\', the recipient from Navan, Co. Meath, Ireland Medal & clasps verification: nO. 79766 Gunner Patrick Reid, of the 5th Mountain Battery Royal Regiment of Artillery, is confirmed entitled to the medal and both clasps per the below following referenced medal roll: - IGS 1895 with 2 x clasps: WO 100/85, the medal roll of 3rd Mountain Battery Royal Artillery (Punjab Command) Note: The medal roll is annotated to show that Patrick Reid qualified for the medal and both clasps while serving with the 3rd Mountain Battery Royal Artillery (Punjab Command), having been attached to 3/Mtn Bty from the 5th Mountain Battery that had been stationed at Rawalpindi Cantonment Patrick Reid, was a native of, Dunshaughlin, Navan, County Meath, Ireland, where he was born in 1867. Patrick\'s extant service papers held and accessible at The National Archives, show that he had three brothers, viz; older brothers Michael & Christopher, and a younger brother James. By occupation a \'Farm Labourer\' he claimed to be 23 years & 3 months of age, when he enlisted for service with the British Army, at, Dublin, Ireland, on, 25 June 1890. On the same day he enlisted he was posted to the Royal Regiment of Artillery. His contracted terms of service were to be 12 years, of which 7 were to be with \'The Colour\'s\' and 5 years on the \'Army Reserve\'. Patrick Reid took his final discharge from the British Army on, 24 June 1902, by which date he had completed 12 years of service with \'The Colours\'. Patrick\'s record of service record comprised: - Home: 25/06/1890 - 15/12/1890 - Ceylon: 16/12/1890 - 21/03/1892 - Home: 22/03/1893 - 21/09/1893 - British India: 22/09/1893 - 23/03/1898 - Home: 24/03/1898 - 24/06/1902 The recipients service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives Condition: Toned GVF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Victoria silver issue with 3 x clasp \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98\', \'Samana 1897\', \'Tirah 1897-98\' (Mathura Dass. Clark to Inspg: Officer P. I.S. Infy.) Important: Recipient was an Indian of the Hindu faith, who held the appointment of \'Clerk\' to The Inspecting Officer of the Patiala Imperial States Infantry Note: Nine units from the Imperial States Forces - the collective name for the forces of the Indian Princely States - deployed on active service during the North West Frontier campaigns 1897-1898. The largest - and most important contribution - came from the Sikh state of Patiala, which contributed two infantry regiments viz 1st Patiala Rajindra Sikh Infantry, and 2nd Patiala Yadvindra Infantry, which units were of impeccable lineage (their origins and services date to 1705) and fighting traditions, with both regiments having served extensively during the wars of the Sikh Empire, including the Anglo-Sikh Wars, and later in support of the British Raj during the Indian Mutiny & second Afghanistan War 1878-1880. For their services during the North West Frontier campaigns of 1897-1898, the 1st Patiala Infantry was awarded the battle honour \'Punjab Frontier\'. The descendent units of the 1st and 2nd Patiala Infantry continue to serve in the Indian Army in 2019, viz 15th and 16th Battalions of the Indian Army. 15th Punjab has the unique distinction of being the oldest infantry battalion of the Indian Army (it has more then 300 years of history) An extremely rare & unusual seen appointment to an Imperial States Infantry unit - the first we have ever encountered - and unique named to the Patiala\'s Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Victoria silver issue with 3 x clasps 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' 'Samana 1897' 'Tirah 1897-98' (2271 Naik Manbir Pun 1st Bn 5th Gurkha Rifles) The recipient was a Gurkha serving as a junior non-commissioned officer holding rank of Naik (Corporal) while serving with the 1st Battalion 5th Gurkha Rifles of the Indian Army Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Victoria silver issue with 3 x clasps 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' 'Samana 1897-98' & 'Tirah 1897-98' (678 Sepoy Utam Singh 36 Sikhs) The medal is officially impressed in the proper naming style for this regiment (Ref 'British Battles & Medals' (7th Edition, 2006)) Important: 36th Sikhs, now 4/Sikh of the Indian Army, has ever since been revered as 'SARAGARHI' Battalion, having earned a unique battle honour 'Samana' for their outstanding collective gallantry between 12-14 September 1897, on the 'Samana Ridge', in the Afridi foothills. In the early weeks of September 1897, the regiment was scattered and variously deployed at Fort Lockhart (from where the relief force was deployed), Fort Gulistan and at the tiny 'Heliographic' outpost at Saragarhi. Afridi 'lashkars' numbering more than 10,000 armed hostiles mounted sustained attacks against Fort Gulistan, and the heliographic post at Saragarhi. On 12 September 1897, the post at Saragarhi was besieged and ultimately annihilated - but not before the 21 gallant Sikh defenders at 'Saragarhi' had fought to their last round and last man, inflicting a death toll of several hundreds amongst their more prolific enemy. Emboldened by their victory at Saragarhi the Afridis then pressed their attacks on Fort Gulistan on 13-14 September 1897, but the 2 x company's of Sikhs holding the fort, managed to defend their position and keep their attackers at bay until being relieved by the relief force that arrived on 14 September. 'Saragarhi' has since become an un-paralleled episode of collective gallantry on the North West Frontier, and every man of the Saragarhi garrison was subsequently awarded a posthumous Order of Merit. The descendent unit of 36 Sikhs, is 4th Battalion Sikh Regiment, and 12 September is celebrated every year as a Regimental Battle Honours Day in the Sikh Regiment, and the day commemorated and celebrated by Sikhs throughout the Indian Armed Forces Note: Only raised in 1887, the medal recipient Sepoy Utam Singh was on the original muster roll of the regiment, having the low regimental number '678'. While he was not himself a member of the Saragarhi garrison, he was certainly very much deployed on the 'Samana Ridge' in 1897, and would have served either in the defence of Fort Gulistan, or in the relief force that fought it's way to Gulistan & Saragarhi on 14 September 1897. We can also assume that he knew most, if not all, of his fellow Sikh comrades-in-arms that were killed at Saragarhi A most desirable campaign medal to the 36 Sikhs Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Victoria silver issue with 3 x clasps \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98\' \'Samana 1897-98\' & \'Tirah 1897-98\' (685 Bugle Major Maniram Bura 2d. Bn. 4th. Gurkhas) Recipient was a Bugle Major serving with 2nd Battalion 4th Gurkha Rifles Bugle Major was a unique appointment held by only one member of the regiment at any particular time A scarce and desirable rank and medal clasp combination to the 4th Gurkha Rifles Condition: Very Fine

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Victoria silver issue with clasp 'Defence of Chitral 1895' (Sepoy Dadu (3) Hunza Levy) Important: The clasp only, is a contemporary tailors copy, marked 'Copy' on backstrap of clasp (a/f) Note: There were no Hunza Levies present at the Defence of Chitral. The only Hunza Levies present during the 'Chitral Campaign' were those in Colonel Kelly's 'Relief Force', which latter all qualified for the 'Relief of Chitral 1895' clasp. None of the IGS 1895 medals issued to the 'Hunza Levies' included a regimental number (reference the IGS 1895 medal with 'Relief of Chitral' clasp that we sold to the Hunza Levy, named to Sepoy Kaira Hunza Levy, that we previously sold on 3 December 2014) Important: Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (7th Edition, 2006) it is recorded that Colonel Kelly's 'Relief Force' included an estimated 100 Hunza & Punyal Levies - all of who were awarded the IGS 1895 medal with clasp 'Relief of Chitral' The recipient of this medal whose name was 'Dadu' (and the third of that name to serve in the unit) was by ethnicity a Hunza, serving as a Sepoy (Private) in the Hunza Levy Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Victoria silver issue with clasp \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98\' (941 Sepoy Prab Dayal 37th Bl Infy) Note: Some letters of naming worn The recipient was an Indian soldier of Dogra Rajput ethnicity and the Hindu faith holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 37th (Dogra) Bengal Infantry of the British Indian Army 37th (Dogra) Bengal Infantry was raised in 188, and was restyled as 37th Dogra Infantry in 1901 and subsequently as 37th Dogras in 1903. In 1922, the unit became the 1st (Prince of Wales\'s Own) Battalion 17th Dogra Regiment, and the descendent unit continues to serve in the Indian Army in 2024 as 7th Battalion Mechanised Infantry Regiment (1 Dogra) Condition: GF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Victoria silver issue. With 3 x clasps ?Relief of Chitral 1895? ?Punjab Frontier 1897-98? ?Tirah 1897-98? (4293 Pte R Stephenson 1st Bn Gord: Highrs) Note: The first clasp with typical customised clasp carriage for attaching latter clasp. Clasps riveted Important: Medal and all 3 x clasps verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls of 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders (ref WO 100/78 & WO 100/89), the rolls compiled and signed at Gharial, India, on 1 July 1896 (medal and ?Relief of Chitral? clasp) and 5 August 1898, for the latter 2 x clasps Robert Stephenson, was a native of the parish of St. Andrews, Newcastle, Northumberland, England, where he was born circa 1873. On 6 July 1892, at the age of 19 years, and described by trade as a ?Labourer?, Robert enlisted for the British Army. He was subsequently posted to the Gordon Highlanders regimental depot at Aberdeen, Scotland. Robert was evidently a colourful character basis the content of his service papers (held at The National Archives) which show numerous transgressions with authority. In total, by the time he took his final discharge from the British Army ? and the Gordon Highlanders ? on 5 July 1913, Robert Stephenson, had served 21 years. In addition to the IGS 1895 medal, he also received the Queens and Kings South Africa medals for his campaign service during the South African War. During his service with ?The Colours?, Robert served overseas with the Gordon Highlanders, as under; - Ceylon & India: 1893-1899 - 5 years 294 days - South Africa: 1899-1902 - 2 years 100 days - India: 1902-1905 - 3 years 348 days Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Victoria silver issue. With clasp ?Relief of Chitral 1895? (Sepoy Kadira Hunza Levy) The recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the Hunza Levy, an indigenous local militia maintained by the Mir of Hunza Uncommon to find medals to the Hunza Levies on the market Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Victoria, silver issue with 4 x clasps 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' 'Samana 1897' 'Tirah 1897-98' 'Waziristan 1901-2' (1680 Sowar Gopal Singh. 6th. Bl. Cavy:) The recipient an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with the 6th (Prince of Wale's Own) Bengal Cavalry, a mounted regiment of the Britiish Indian Army In 1906 the regiment was re-styled 6th King Edward's Own Cavalry Note: The 6th Cavalry was deployed as a unit of the 'Kurram Moveable Column' with the Tirah Expeditionary Force 1897-1898, for which all-ranks who served throughout were awarded the IGS 1895 medal with 3 x clasps. The 6th (PWO) did not as a unit serve in the Waziristan Campaign 1901-1902, but consistent with the typical experience of Indian Cavalry regiments, and in particular the experience of the 6th Cavalry, numbers of men from the regiment were seconded on extra-remental service in the era 1899-1904, qualifying for a diverse range of medals and claps. Amongst the 'other' campaigns that men of the 6th Cavalry served extra-regimentally were; China 1900 (the CO Lt Colonel O'Connor and several other-ranks); Queens South Africa (3 x British Officers & 33 x other ranks, including a Subaltern and 2 x NCOs who were ADC and Orderlies respectively to Field Marshall Lord Roberts), and the Africa General Service 1902 Medal with clasp 'Somaliland' (an officer and 5 x other ranks, served there in 1903) A scarce 4 clasp medal to the Indian Army, and in particualr to the Indian Cavalry Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Victoria, silver issue with 3 x clasps, \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98\', \'Samana 1897\' & \'Tirah 1897-98\' (1916. Sowar Shakar Khan, 1st. C.I. Horse.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of Punjabi Mussalman ethnicity & faith, who held the rank of Sowar (Trooper) while serving with the 1st Regiment Central India Horse, a cavalry regiment of the British Indian Army Central India Horse: The regiment has its origins dating back to 1858, when the unit was raised as a Local Corps. Subsequent changes saw two regiments restyled respectively as 1st and 2nd Regiments of Central India Horse, which became the 38th and 39th regiments of Central India Horse in 1938. In 1922 the two units were amalgamated to form the Central India Horse (21st King George\'s Own Horse). Upon India\'s independence, the Central India Horse (21st King George V\'s Own Horse) was allocated to India, at which time the Muslim Punjabi squadron was transferred to the 19th King George V\'s Own Lancers (which regiment was allocated to Pakistan) in exchange for its Jat squadron. When India became a republic in 1950, the regiment dropped its royal title, and was renamed The Central India Horse. The regiment continues to serve in 2024, as a Tank Regiment of the Armoured Corps of the Indian Army Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Victorian issue with 2 x clasps \'Samana 1897-98\' & \'Malakand 1897\' (331 Sepoy Sohan Singh, 38th Bl Infy) The recipient was an Indian soldier of Hindu faith and Dogra Rajput ethnicity, holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 38th (Dogra) Regiment of Bengal Infantry, Indian Army While serving on the North West Frontier 1897-1898, the 38th Dogras suffered 20 x \'All-Ranks\' battle casualties, of which 5 (including 2 x British Officers) were \'Killed-in-Action\', and 15 (including 1 x British Officer) were \'Wounded-in-Action\' Note the 38th Dogras were styled 38th (Dogra) Regiment of Bengal Infantry in 1890, in which year the regiment became a single \'Class\' regiment whose Indian ranks (from that year) were exclusively drawn from amongst Dogra Rajputs. The recipients low regimental number indicating that he was an original muster (either new recruit, or drafted in from another infantry regiment) of the single class battalion The descendent regiment of the 38th Dogras, continues to thrive in the Indian Army in 2022, as the senior most battalion of the Dogra Regiment For detailed reading on the services of the 38th Dogras 1897-1898, refer to \'The Story of the Malakand Field Force\' (Winston S. Churchill, 1898) Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Victorian issue with 3 x clasps \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98\', \'Samana 1897\' & \'Tirah 1897-98\' (Serjt R. Roberston Comt Transpt Deptt) Medal and clasps verification: The medal & 3 x dated clasps for Relief of Chitral, Punjab Frontier & Tirah verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of the Commissariat & Transport Department (Punjab Command), reference WO 100/78 & WO 100/84. The medal and same three clasps are also shown in his extant service papers (held & accessible at The National Archives). Confusingly, one of the entry pages in WO 100/84 categorically states \'NO\' to prior medal & clasp entitlement to \'Relief of Chitral 1895! Note also that the dated \'Samana\' clasp was never issued singly. In addition to the IGS medal, the recipient was also awarded a Queen\'s South Africa Medal with clasps \'Tugela Heights\' & \'Relief of Ladysmith\', as No 1277 Sergeant R. Robertson, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders (ref WO 100/203) Richard Robertson, was a native of the parish of, Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born in 1865. By trade a \'Puddler\', Richard was James, was 19 years & 2 months of age, when enlisted in the British Army at, Glasgow, Scotland, on, 7 January 1884, on which date he was posted to the Gordon Highlanders, in which regiment he served with the 1st battalion. His extant service papers show that his notified next of kin was, his mother, Elizabeth Robertson, then shown residing at Calderbank, Airdrie. Richard was evidently a soldier of considerable ability, as he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant on, 28 April 1886. In total Richard Robertson served 19 years & 251 days \'With the Colours\', the majority of which - 14 years & 339 days - he served in overseas as under: - Malta: 21/09/1885 - 13/11/1888 (3 years 54 days) - Ceylon: 14/11/1888 - 16/01/1892 (3 years 64 days) - East Indies: 17/01/1892 - 07/12/1899 (7 years 325 days) - South Africa : 08/12/1899 - 25/08/1900 (261 days) While in Ceylon Colony, Richard married Lilian Marie de Vos, a 16 year old teenager, on, 9 September 1891. His young wife Elizabeth was a member of a well-known and to this day considerably influential \'Burgher\' family, of Dutch heritage in Ceylon. The couple were blessed with a son, Richard Bruce Robertson, who was born at Sabathu Cantonment, Punjab Hills (now Himachal Pradesh) near Simla, India, on, 2 September 1893 On 21 August 1894, Richard was transferred to the Indian Unattached List, and posted to the Punjab Command of the Commissariat & Transport Department, subsequently serving several years on the North West Frontier of India, for which active service he was awarded a multi-clasp India General Service Medal. On 16 March 1899, he joined 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, which battalion ad arrived in India in 1898, and with which battalion he embarked from, India, for active service in the South African War where he saw combat in Natal Colony, earning a Queens South Africa with two clasps Richard Robertson took his final discharge from the British Army, on, 14 September 1903. In total he had served 19 years & 251 days \'With the Colours\'. Immediately after leaving the British Army, on 6 November 1903, Richard and his family sailed on the S.S. Ophir from England bound for, Colombo, Ceylon Colony, where he took an appointment. His son Richard Bruce Richardson subsequently became a Tea Planter, and served as an Officer in the Indian Army in both World Wars The recipients service papers are extant & accessible at The National Archives Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1895-1902. Victorian silver issue with 2 x clasps \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98\' & \'Tirah 1897-98\' (4794 Pte. J. Walters 1st Bn. Ryl. Sco: Fus:) Important: Medal & both clasps verified per respective medal roll of the 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers (ref WO 100/87) John Bray Walters, second son of George Walters (a 'Painter') & Annie Walters (nee ) was a native of, Streatham, London, Surrey, England, where he was born on 19 April 1878. At the time of the 1891 National Census for England & Wales, John is shown as being one of six children living with their parents George & Annie Walters, in Clapham, London, at which time John's siblings are recorded as, elder brother, George Walters, younger brother, Harry Walters, together with 3 x younger sisters, Annie Walters, Rose Walters & Lizzie Walters. On, 29 December 1894, at London, England, John attesyed for service with the British Army, when he contracted to serve a 'Short Service' (12 years) engagement, that comprised 7 x years 'With the Colours' & 5 x years with the 'Army Reserve'. On enlistment, he lied about his age (claimed he was 18 years of age - when in fact he was just 16 years of age) & described himself as having been prior employed as a 'Labourer'. On enlistment, John was posted to the 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers - and remained with the Royal Scots Fusiliers regiment (ion which he subsequently served in different battalions) for the remainder of his long military service career. Military life clearly appealed to John, as he twice extended his terms of engagement, latterly on 24 August 1906, at Bareilly Cantonment, India, at which time he extended his service to complete 21 years service! He served overseas in India, between, 24 September 1896 - 22 October 1908 (12 years & 29 days), and prior to the Great War was serving in Gibraltar. By military trade a 'Gunsmith', his services were extended further during the Great War, during which time, he was posted to the 3rd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers, that was based at Fort Matilda, Greenock, Scotland. The highest military rank attained was Acting Corporal, which appointment he held when he took his final discharge from the British Army on 14 January 1919. In spite of his many years service, John Walters was not awarded any long service awards (he had blotted his record early on with a period of 14 days imprisonment in 1904, and loss of Good Conduct badge in 1907), and he did not serve overseas in any theatre of war during the Great War (his extant service records show 'Home') Fort Matilda, Greenock, Scotland: From August 1914 until July 1919 the parkland near the fort was the site of a large military camp, also called Fort Matilda, where the 3rd Battalion of the British infantry regiment, the Royal Scots Fusiliers, was based. This was a training-battalion charged with training soldiers and officers for the regiment's two regular-army battalions, the 1st and 2nd Royal Scots Fusiliers. The training was initially supplied by a small staff, mostly Boer War veterans too old or medically unfit for service at the front, but their number was soon to be swelled by officers and NCOs who had been wounded and were either temporarily or permanently unfit for active service. The camp was initially housed in rows of tents, and later in huts. Additionally, various civilian buildings in the town were taken over, including a house called Drumslea which was used as the officers' mess. Fort Matilda had no parade ground, so The Esplanade on the seafront was taken over for this purpose. The camp turned civilians into soldiers with fourteen weeks training, and veterans who were returning to the front after recovering from wounds were hardened-up in a fortnight. Officers (who after March 1916 had to have been in a school or university Officer Training Corps, or to have served in the ranks), received eighteen weeks training. From 1914 to 1918 the camp trained 480 officers and 15,486 men The 1939 National Register for England & Wales records John Bray Walters residing with his wife, Jessie Walters, at, 52 Braxford Road, Brockley, Lewisham, London, England, at which time, he is shown as employed as a 'Cleaner & Attendant at a Government Office'. John Walters is recorded as having died at Lewisham, sometime during the fourth quarter of 1942 Sold together with hard copy of IGS 1895 medal roll entry Condition: Edge bruising GF

India General Service Medal 1895-1908. EDVII silver issue with clasp \'Waziristan 1901-02\' (945 3d Cl. Hospl. Asst. Nidham Singh 28th Pb. Infy.) Important: Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith serving as a 3rd Class Hospital Assistant (a Warrant Officer rank) on attachment to the 28th Punjab Infantry, a regiment of the British Indian Army Note: The recipient's parent unit was the Indian Hospital Corps, the recipient being attached to the 28th Punjabis for the duration of the regiment's active service during the Waziristan campaign of 1901-02 From circa July 1902, Hospital Assistants of the Indian Subordinate Medical Department began to be included. Reference Indian Army List of July 1902, Nidham Singh, is recorded showing holding his 'Departmental Number' - '945' - and that he had been born on, 21 April 1876. Nidhan had first entered service with the Indian Army on, 14 April 1897, and that his date of rank as Hospital Assistant 3rd Class dated from, 7 April 1898. The Indian Army List issue for April 1905, records Nidhan Singh by then promoted and listed under the '2nd Class Hospital Assistants' having received his promotion effective on, 7 April 1903 Campaign medals seen named to Hospital Assistants attached to Indian infantry regiments are uncommon. Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1895. Bronze issue with 1 x clasps 'Relief of Chitral 1895' (365 Dooley Bearer Yelaganthal Latchmadu C.T.Deptt) The recipient was an attested locally enlisted native follower, holding the trade of 'Dooley Bearer' who earned his medal while serving with the Commisariat and Transport Department of the Indian Army The medal retaining much of it's original lustre finish Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1895. Bronze issue with 2 x clasps 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' & 'Malakand 1897' (196 Bhisty Abboy, Q.O. Madras S. & M.) The recipient was a follower who served as a 'Bhisty' (Water-Carrier) with the Queen's Own Madras Sappers & Miners of the Indian Army The trade and work of 'Bhisty's' (or, Water Carriers) was immortalized by Rudyard Kipling's poem 'Gunga Din', and the subsequent Hollywood movie of that name Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1895. Bronze issue with 2 x clasps 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' 'Malakand 1897' (Dooly Bearer Boddu Pappaya Q. O. Madras S. & M.) The recipient was a native follower, holding the trade of 'Dooley Bearer' (a Stretcher Bearer / Carrier) who earned his medal while serving with the Queen's Own Madras Sappers and Miners The Malalakand clasp in bronze is uncommon on the market - the moreo on a medal in unusually good condition for this class of recipient Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1895. Bronze issue with 2 x clasps 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' 'Samana 1897' (Syce Bilu, 3rd Pjb: Cavy:) The recipient was an attested locally enlisted native follower, holding the trade of 'Syce' who earned his medal while serving with the 3rd Punjab Cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1895. Bronze issue with 2 x clasps 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' 'Tirah 1897-98' (Cook Hira Singh, 34th Pioneers) The recipient was a native follower, in this case a Mazbhi Sikh, holding the trade of 'Cook' who earned his medal while serving with the 34th Sikh Pioneers regiment of the Indian Army Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1895. Bronze issue with 3 x clasps 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' 'Samana 1897' 'Tirah 1897-98' (196 Dooley Bearer Gootapoody Daragaloo C.T.Dept) The recipient was a native follower, holding the trade of 'Dooley Bearer' who earned his medal while serving with the Commisariat Transport Department of the Indian Army Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1895. Bronze issue with clasp \'Relief of Chitral 1895\' (Driver Fakir Mahomed, 1st Bn Gordon Highlanders) The recipient, an attested Indian \'Follower\' was a Punjabi Mussalman performing the trade of \'Driver\' while serving with the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders The medal is unusually fine condition for awards to this class of recipient A scarce seen Regimental issue named to an attested \'Follower\' with the Gordons Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1895. Bronze issue with clasp \'Relief of Chitral 1895\' (Packhalis Kulhlie, 1st Bn Gordon Highlanders) Recipient was an attested native follower attached to the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1895. EDVII bronze issue with clasp 'Waziristan 1901-02' (Syce Ghit 23rd Pioneers) Recipient was a locally attested follower having trade of 'Syce' (Groom) while serving attached to the 23rd Sikh Pioneers, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1895. EDVII bronze issue with clasp 'Waziristan 1901-02' (Syce Lall Jan 5th Bl Cavy) Recipient was a locally attested follower having trade of 'Syce' (Groom) while serving attached to the 5th Bengal Cavalry, a regiment of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1895. EDVII silver issue with clasp 'Waziristan 1901-2' (1032 Sepoy Bahram Din N. Waz. Militia.) Note: The recipients first name only has been officially corrected The recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the North Waziristan Militia, a locally recruited and deployed para-military 'Frontier Corps' that operated in the North Waziristan territory of the tribal territory within the North West Frontier province of British India The medal in choice condition - and exceptional found thus to a Frontier Corps Condition: Toned about EF

India General Service Medal 1895. Queen Victoria obverse silver issue with clasp \'Defence of Chitral 1895\' (1252 Sepoy Partab Singh, 14th Bl. Infy.) Important: Sepoy Partab Singh confirmed admitted to the 3rd Class of the Indian Order of Merit on date 17 April 1895 (Ref G.G.O. 744 of 16 July 1895), for gallantry performed on that day during the 'Sortie' from Chitral Fort to clear the Summer-House located outside the fort walls of the enemy mining party - an objective that the sortie did at the point of the bayonet Orderly: Sepoy Partab Singh is confirmed as being the Orderly to Lieutenant J.K. Harley, 14th Sikhs. It was Lieutenant Harley who subsequently led the 'Forlorn Hope' (the sortie), from Chitral Fort on 17 April, that cleared the enemy from the 'Summer House' and blew-in the mine discovered, that was barely 12 yards from the walls of the fort Wounded-in-Action: Sepoy Partab Singh is verified as being the only casualty in the Chitral Garrison on 24th March 1895 (ref Indian General Service Medal 1895 Casualty Roll (A. Farrington, 1987), when he was slightly wounded in the head by gunshot - having been shot through his turban. Referring to this Sikh soldier's stoicism following his close encounter with death, Surgeon-Major Robertson provides the below anecdote (ref 'Chitral The Story of a Minor Siege' (George S. Robertson, 1898)); Quote, Harley's orderly, one of the 14th Sikhs, got a bullet through his turban; his scalp too was slightly cut. As soon as his head was dressed in the hospital, he resumed his work. But instead of being thankful for a lucky escape, the man went about muttering extreme annoyance at damage done to his head-dress. He was amusingly, inconsolable about it. Unquote. The 'Forlon Hope' - the sortie to detect and destroy an enemy mine on nt 17 April 1895: Below following is the relevant entry from Captain C. V. F. Townshend (Central India Horse) whose official account of the 'Siege of Chitral' was published in the London Gazette issue of 16 July 1895,and details the epic sortie that sallied forth from the gates of Chitral Fort on 17 April 1895, with the twin objectives to clear the 'Summer House' outside the fort walls of enemy miners, and to detect & destroy the mine. In the event, the 'Forlorn Hope' achieved their objectives killing several score of the enemy by mostly good quick bayonet work, while those fleeing the scene through the garden, were shot - the mine was detected and destroyed; Quote, There was no time to countermine. I told off Lieutenant Harley and 40 men of the 14th Sikhs and Major 'Bhagwan Singh, Subadar Gandib Singh and 60 men of the 4th Kashmir Rifles, and decided to let the party out of the garden-gate at 4 P.M. in the afternoon. They would only have to go 50 yards, and the enemy in all probability would be surprised, and 100 men would be ample to do the business. Men were told off to carry the powder-bags, powder-hose, matches and picks to destroy the mine. The shafts in all probability would be in the summerhouse. I gave the following instructions to Lieutenant Harley:?No firing -, bayonet only; 40 rounds in pouch; take a prisoner or two if possible; take three powder bags; 110 Ibs. of powder, 40 feet powder-hose, picks and spades. To go straight for the gap in the wall of house, no dividing up the party; no support. Having rushed the place to hold the house on front towards Fateh Ali Shah's house, and with the remaining men destroy the mine by pulling down the uprights and wooden supports, if any, or blow it in as he saw fit. No hurry. If the sangar in front of the garden-gate annoyed, he should send some men round it, first sounding the cease fire and let us know what he was going to do and we would cease firing from the parapets on the sangar in question. I had up all the officers going with him and explained the object of the sortie that they might explain it thoroughly to their non-commissioned officers and men, so that every man going should know the object of the sortie, as the stupidest man in the detachment might then be the means of carrying it out successfully. All officers carried matches and one officer was told off to bring up the rear and see no man hung back. The gate was opened, and the party rushed out, a few hurried shots, and they were into the house, and had captured it, two men of the 4th Kashmir Rifles being shot dead as they got in. About 30 Pathans were in the house and they bolted down the garden wall, but stopped at far end of the garden and kept up a heavy fire into the house and, sustained it throughout, Harley's men keeping up a heavy fire in return. The mine shaft was found just outside the house behind the garden wall, and 35 Chitralis were bayoneted in the mouth of the mine as they came out, all being- armed with swords. Two Pathans were shot in the house; two prisoners were taken. In the meanwhile we had gone to our stations on the parapet and kept up a lively fire from the, parapet; several of the enemy were killed running, away across the open towards' the bazar. It was several times reported to me from the towers that a considerable number of the enemy were making their way down to the river bank from Fateh Ali Shah's house and coming round behind the garden wall round towards our waterway; and they lined the garden wall at the east end of the garden and opened fire on us with rifles. Two Gurkhas of the 4th Kashmir Regiment were shot dead in the garden as they crept along the wall answering' this fire. A considerable number of the enemy were seen gathering along the river bank, and this made me anxious of a counter-attack on our waterway, so I occupied the stables with 20 men, withdrew the Sikhs from the west parapet and put them in the north-east angle of the fort to support and flank the waterway. I sent three different messages to Lieutenant Harley to hurry up in his work at destroying the mine, and warning him of the enemy gathering at the end of the garden. Soon after 5 P.M. I heard the explosion of powder, and the party came rushing back into the garden gate, the enemy from the end of the garden keeping up a furious fusillade, on them. The party lost 8 killed and 13 wounded, viz., 3 Sikhs killed and 5 wounded, and 5 of the 4th Kashmir Regiment killed and 8 wounded, total 21 killed and wounded out of 100 men. Unquote. The regimental records of the 14th Sikhs referring to the same 'Sortie' provide more graphic detail with regards to the Sikhs use of the bayonet on 17 April, as well as lending justification to Townshend's carefully worded pre-attack instructions as evinced by the description of how the 'Mine' was actually exploded ; Quote, The mine was well hidden and the Sikhs could not find it for some time. It was eventually discovered behind the garden wall and Lieutenant Harley and six men immediately jumped down the shaft. Twenty Pathans armed with swords tried to escape, but they were all bayoneted as they dashed forward. Lieutenant Harley immediately laid some powder bags to blow up the mine, but found that the fuse had been damaged during the fighting. While he was repairing the fuse two more Pathans tried to escape from the mine and two Sikhs opened fire and the powder exploded. The explosion opened up the mine from end to end and killed six Pathans who had remained in it. Fortunately the force of the explosion was expended by the time it reached the Sikhs at the end of the mine and Harley and a few of the men were only knocked to the ground.Lieutenant Harley had completed his task, so he ordered his men to withdraw to the fort. The Sikhs dashed back under heavy fire, taking the arms and accoutrements of the casualties and a number of rifles and swords of the enemy. The Sikhs lost only three killed and five wounded, while the enemy's casualties were at least a hundred, of which thirty-five were killed by the bayonet. Unquote. In recognition of their successful 'Sortie' on 17 April 1895, outside of the walls of Chitral Fort, 7 x Sikhs of the 14th Sikhs were awarded the Indian Order of Merit, including Partab Singh. All of the defenders of Chitral Fort subsequently also received 6 months pay as recognition from a grateful Government of India To emphasise the status of the Defence of Chitral, as a late Victorian iconic action, the casualty returns record that the garrison of 533 (all ranks, including 406 combatants & 137 followers) suffered 103 x casualties (19% attrition) comprising 38 killed & 65 wounded. See 'Indian Order of Merit Historical Records Volume Two Military Division 1861-1911 (Parrett & Chhina, 2018) 14th Sikhs Defenders of Chitral Fort: At the start of the defence there was recorded to be 99 x Sikh 'All Ranks' in the garrison at Chitral, all being members 'A' Company 14th Sikhs, and all under the command of their regimental officer Lieutenant H. K. Harley. Shortly after the raising of the siege on 18 April 1895, a group photograph was taken of the surviving 14th Sikhs who survived the siege - see attached image. Considering Partab Singh's 'Head Wound' received on 24 March, it is tempting to think that the soldier standing in the middle row fourth from the left may indeed be the gallant sepoy, basis he is the only soldier in the group to be wearing an ill-fitting (well lopsided) turban that uncharacteristically for a well groomed Sikh exposes much of his forehead and hair........ A search of Indian Army Lists in the period post 1895, record that Partab Singh continued to serve with the 14th Sikhs through to at least July 1905, at which time he is shown in the list of members of the IOM's then serving holding the rank of Havildar. By the time of the issue of the July 1907 IA List, he is not recorded as an 'effective', but is recorded as being alive and no longer serving in the Indian Army, and drawing his IOM pension per the list of non-effective IOM recipients. By the time of the issue of the January 1924 Supplement to the Indian Army List, Partab is still shown as alive and drawing his IOM pension. Partab Singh died sometime circa 1932-1937, as in the January 1937 Supplement to the Indian Army List, it is shown that he was dead, and that his widow was by then in receipt of his IOM pension A superb example of a campaign medal to a Sikh soldier, who in spite of being wounded in action, displayed all of the stoicism and gallantry generally associated with the deeds and traditions of the Khalsa Condition: About EF PS: Postage quoted is only indicative, and depending on buyers location and shipping mode required, a revised total will be sent after receipt of their order

India General Service Medal 1895. Silver issue & 'Relief of Chitral, 1895' (1158 Sowar Chanda Singh Q.O. Corps of Guides) The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving witb the Queens Own Corps of Guides (Cavalry) of the Indian Army The Corps of Guides, are widely regarded as being the most distinguished of all the frontier corps that comprised the former Punjab Frontier Force - a force originally raised, based and deployed for service on the North West Frontier of British India Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1895. Silver issue & clasp 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' (2088 Sowar Bagali Khan 10th Bl Lcrs) Recipient served as a Sowar (British equivelant rank = Trooper or Private) in the 10th Bengal Cavalry, which regiment was titled 'Hodson's Horse' in 1921 Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1895. Silver issue with 2 x clasps ' Punjab Frontier 1897-98' 'Tirah 1897-98' (2036 Pte F. Xavier 21st Madras Pioneers) Note: The recipients name indicate that he was an Indian or Eurasian soldier of the Christian faith,serving in an infantry regiment of the Madras Presidency Army The medal in uncommonly nice toned condition Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1895. Silver issue with 3 x clasps ' Punjab Frontier 1897-98' 'Samana 1897' 'Tirah 1897-98' (94 Havr Fateh Khan Kurram Militia) Note: The recipient was a locally recruited Pathan holding the rank of Havildar (Sergeant) while serving in the Kurram Militia, which unit raised in 1892 was recruited and deployed exclusively for service in the Kurram Agency, North West Frontier of India Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1895. Silver issue with 3 x clasps 'Relief Of Chitral 1895' 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' 'Tirah? (3548, Pte T. Andrews, 1st Bn Gord Highrs) Note: Second clasp attached by silver rings to lower clasp carriage - and typical thus for medals issued to this regiment Medal and all 3 x clasps verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal rolls as under; - IGS 1895 & 3 x clasps: Ref WO 100/78 & WO 100/89 - QSA Medal & 5 x clasps: Ref WO 100/203 - KSA Medal & 2 clasps: Ref WO 100/343 Thomas Andrews was a native of Galston, Ayrshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1871. By trade a 'Miner' he was 19 years and 4 months of age when he enlisted for the British Army, at Glasgow, Scotland, on 8 November 1890. At time of enlistment he gave his preference as service with the 'Gordon Highlanders' rather then 'General Service' subsequently joining the regimental depot of the Gordon Highlanders. After completion of his basic training at the depot in Aberdeen, Thomas was posted to 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders on 22 February 1891, and the following year on 5 April 1892, transferred to 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders. After service with his battalion at the storming of the Malakand Pass in 1895 - during the 'Relief of Chitral' expedition - he later served in the Tirah campaign of 1898, where his regiment won undying fame for their gallantry at Dargai. Thomas completed his short service engagement 'With the Colours' in 1898, transferring to the Army Reserve on 1 November 1898. After the outbreak of the South African War, Thomas was mobilized on 9 October 1899, and recalled to 'Rejoin the Colours'. He joined the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders on 19 October 1899, and subsequently served overseas in South Africa, 1899-1902 Overseas service figured prominently in the career of Thomas Andrews. He spent 6 years and 247 days in India; and 2 years and 266 days in South Africa. In total, Thomas Andrews had served a total of 12 years by the time he took his final discharge from the British Army on 7 November 1902 Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1895. Silver issue with 3 x clasps \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98\', \'Samana 1897\' & \'Tirah 1897-98\' (4688 Pte W. Jarvies 1st Bn Ryl Sco: Fus:) Medal and clasps verification: The medal and all 3 x clasps verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers (ref WO 100/87 ) William Jarvies, son of James Jarvies (who in 1894 resided at 77 Stewart Street, Port Dundas, Glasgow) was a native of the Parish of Barony, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1875. By trade a 'Labourer', William enlisted in the British Army at, Glasgow, Scotland, on, 19 October 1894, being posted to the Regimental Depot of the Royal Scots Fusiliers. At the time of his attestation, he cited being a serving member of the 3rd (Militia) Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers. His terms of engagement were 7 years with 'The Colors' and 5 years with the 'Army Reserve'. William subsequently served overseas in British India (including Burma) between 24 September 1896 - 13 March 1903 (a total of 6 years & 171 days). He took his final discharge from the British Army on, 18 October 1906, having completed 12 years service Service papers for William Jarvies, are extant and are held & accessible at The National Archives The medal retaining an original length of silk riband Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1895. Silver issue with 3 x clasps \'Relief of Chitral 1895\', \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98\' & \'Tirah 1897-98\' (3441 Pte W. Smith, 1st Bn. Gord: Hrs.) Upper clasps all attached by rivets Medal(s) & clasps verification: Private William Smith\'s \'s entitlement to the awards of the India General Service 1895 and South African War Medals with respective clasps is confirmed per the below cited regimental campaign medal rolls of the Gordon Highlanders: - IGS 1895 clasp \'ROC\': Ref WO 100/78 compiled and signed at Gharial, British India, 1 July 1896 - IGS 1895 2 x clasps \'PF\' & \'Tirah\': Ref WO 100/89 latter compiled and signed at Gharial, British India, 5 August 1898. With remark \'To A.R.\' - QSA 5 x clasps \'CC\', \'Paard\', \'Drief\', \'Joh\' &\'Belf\': Ref WO 100/203 compiled & signed at, Pretoria, South Africa, 23 August 1901 - KSA with 2 x SA 01/02 clasps: Ref WO 100/343 latter compiled and signed at, Glasgow, Scotland, 10 November 1902. With remark \'To Army Reserve\' Storming of the Dargai Heights 1897: 2 x Victoria Crosses were awarded to men of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders (vis Piper George Findlater and Private Edward Lawson) for their conspicuous gallantry at the storming of the \'Dargai Heights\' on 20 October 1897, during the Tirah campaign. Piper George Findlater, though seriously wounded (shot in both feet - and unable to walk), remained in the open fire-swept battleground, piping his comrades to victory to the skirls of the regimental march \'The Haughs O\' Cromdale\' William Smith was a native of, Forfar, Forfarshire, Scotland, where he was born in 1871. By occupation a \'Labourer\' he claimed to be 19 years & 6 months of age, when he enlisted for service with the British Army, at, Dundee, Scotland, on, 11 August 1890. Prior to joining the regular army, William cited prior volunteer service with 3rd (Milita) Battalion Royal Highlanders (Black Watch). On the same day he enlisted he was posted to the Gordon Highlanders (the regiment of his choice), where he trained at the Regimental Depot located in Aberdeen. After completion of his basic training, he was, on, 20 November 1890, posted to 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders. William subsequently transferred to the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, on, 26 February 1892, with which battalion he embarked for overseas service in British India, where he experienced combat on the North West Frontier of India, firstly during the Relief of Chitral, 1895, and secondly during the \'Frontier Disturbances\' of 1897-98, in particular in the Tirah Campaign during which his regiment won undying fame and two Victoria Crosses for their gallantry at the \'Storming of the Dargai Heights\'. On 3 April 1898, William \'transferred\' to the Army Reserve - and a brief return to civilian life. He was mobilized from the Army Reserve on, 9 October 1899, on which date he \'Re-joined the Colours\', and returned to his old corps, the Gordon Highlanders. He embarked for the South African War on, 9 November 1899, where he served for 2 years 227 days. William Smith took his final discharge from the British Army on, 10 August 1902, by which date he had completed 12 years service with \'The Colours\' and on the Army Reserve. Most of his service was spent in British India, where he had served for 6 years & 31 days The recipient\'s record of service was: - Home: 11/08/1890 - 25/02/1892 - British India: 26/02/1892 - 28/03/1898 - Home: 29/03/1898 - 08/11/1899 - South Africa: 09/11/1899 - 23/06/1902 - Home: 24/06/1902 - 10/08/1902 The recipients service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives A desirable multi-clasp IGS 1895 medal, to a \'Jock\' serving in the most decorated British infantry regiment of the North West Frontier campaigns of 1895-1898 Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1895. Silver issue with 3 x clasps \'Relief of Chitral 1895\', \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98\' & \'Tirah 1897-98\' (4132 Pte. J. Cowan. 1st Bn. Gord: Highrs) Note: Second clasp attached by silver rings to lower clasp carriage in the regimental manner- and typical thus for 3 x clasp IGS 1895 medals issued to this regiment that include the clasp \'Relief of Chitral 1895\' Wounded-in-Action: Private Cowan, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders is confirmed having been \'Wounded-in-Action\' during the \'Defence of Ladysmith\', Natal, South Africa, on, 6 January 1900 Died-of-Disease: Private Cowan subsequently confirmed died of disease, when he succumbed to \'Diarrhoea\', at Ladysmith, on, 26 April 1900, while on campaign service in South Africa Medal verification Medal and all 3 x clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders (ref WO 100/78 - for Relief of Chitral - compiled and signed at Gharial, India, on 1 July 1896, and WO 100/89 - for the other clasps - this latter compiled and signed at Gharial, India, on 5 August 1898) In addition to the IGS 1895, the recipient is also confirmed entitled to a single clasp QSA with clasp \'Defence of Ladysmith\' per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders (reference WO 100/203), in which roll under the remarks column is the single word \'Deceased\' opposite the soldiers name & medal clasp entitlement. Whether his single clasp QSA was ever sent to his nominated next of kin, or claimed by the NOK is unknown The recipient was a native of Dundee, Scotland, who had enlisted in the Gordon Highlanders in 1892. He was most likely on the Army Reserve when the South African War broke-out, and on being re-called to \'The Colours\' was posted to the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders The Aberdeen Press & Journal newspaper issue of 1 May, 1900, contained the below following details: Quote, DEATH OF ANOTHER GORDON News has been received of the death, at Ladysmith, of Private J. Cowan, of the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders. It is presumed that this is Private J. Cowan (4132), who was a native of Dundee, and enlisted at Hamilton on the, 10 February, 1892. His father resides in the Canongate, Edinburgh. Unquote. The medal is mounted-as worn in the swing-style, suspended form it\'s original silk riband. The riband suspended from a brass mounting bar retaining its two loop fittings and cotter pin attachment, nd as-worn by the recipient Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1895. Silver issue with 3 x clasps \'Relief of Chitral 1895\', \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98\' & \'Tirah 1897-98\' (4132 Pte. J. Cowan. 1st Bn. Gord: Highrs) Note: Second clasp attached by silver rings to lower clasp carriage in the regimental manner- and typical thus for 3 x clasp IGS 1895 medals issued to this regiment that include the clasp 'Relief of Chitral 1895' Wounded-in-Action: Private Cowan, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders is confirmed having been 'Wounded-in-Action' during the 'Defence of Ladysmith', Natal, South Africa, on, 6 January 1900 Died-of-Disease: Private Cowan subsequently confirmed died of disease, when he succumbed to 'Diarrhoea', at Ladysmith, on, 26 April 1900, while on campaign service in South Africa Medal verification Medal and all 3 x clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders (ref WO 100/78 - for Relief of Chitral - compiled and signed at Gharial, India, on 1 July 1896, and WO 100/89 - for the other clasps - this latter compiled and signed at Gharial, India, on 5 August 1898) In addition to the IGS 1895, the recipient is also confirmed entitled to a single clasp QSA with clasp 'Defence of Ladysmith' per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders (reference WO 100/203), in which roll under the remarks column is the single word 'Deceased' opposite the soldiers name & medal clasp entitlement. Whether his single clasp QSA was ever sent to his nominated next of kin, or claimed by the NOK is unknown The medal is mounted-as worn in the swing-style, suspended form it's original silk riband. The riband suspended from a brass mounting bar retaining its two loop fittings and cotter pin attachment, nd as-worn by the recipient The recipient was a native of Dundee, Scotland, who had enlisted in the Gordon Highlanders in 1892. He was most likely on the Army Reserve when the South African War broke-out, and on being re-called to 'The Colours' was posted to the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders The Aberdeen Press & Journal newspaper issue of 1 May, 1900, contained the below following details: Quote, DEATH OF ANOTHER GORDON News has been received of the death, at Ladysmith, of Private J. Cowan, of the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders. It is presumed that this is Private J. Cowan (4132), who was a native of Dundee, and enlisted at Hamilton on the, 10 February, 1892. His father resides in the Canongate, Edinburgh. Unquote. The medal is mounted-as worn in the swing-style, suspended form it's original silk riband. The riband suspended from a brass mounting bar retaining its two loop fittings and cotter pin attachment, nd as-worn by the recipient Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1895. Silver issue with 3 x clasps \'Relief of Chitral 1895\', \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98\' & \'Tirah 1897-98\' (4543 Pte A. Moss, 1st Bn. Gord: Hrs.) Second clasp attached by silver rings to lower clasp carriage in the regimental manner- and typical thus for 3 x clasp IGS 1895 medals issued to this regiment that include the clasp \'Relief of Chitral 1895\' Medal & clasps verification Medal and all 3 x clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders (ref WO 100/78 - for Relief of Chitral - compiled and signed at Gharial, India, on 1 July 1896, and WO 100/89 - for the other clasps - this latter compiled and signed at Gharial, India, on 5 August 1898 Storming of the Dargai Heights 1897: 2 x Victoria Crosses were awarded to men of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders (vis Piper George Findlater and Private Edward Lawson) for their conspicuous gallantry at the storming of the \'Dargai Heights\' on 20 October 1897, during the Tirah campaign. Piper George Findlater, though seriously wounded (shot in both feet - and unable to walk), remained in the open fire-swept battleground, piping his comrades to victory to the skirls of the regimental march \'The Haughs O\' Cromdale\' Albert Moss was a native of, Deptford, London, England, where he was born in 1870. By occupation, \'Labourer\' he claimed to be 22 years & 1 months of age, when he enlisted for service with the British Army, at, London, England, on, 6 September 1892. On the same day he was enlisted he was posted to the Gordon Highlanders (the regiment of his choice), where he trained at the Regimental Depot located in Aberdeen. After completion of his basic training, he was, on, 20 October 1892, posted to 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders. Albert was subsequently transferred to the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, on, 29 October 1894, with which battalion he subsequently served overseas in British India, seeing active service at the Relief of Chitral during 189, and further \'Frontier Fighting\' in 1897-98, during which his regiment won undying fame and two Victoria Crosses for their gallantry at the Storming of the Dargai Heights. Albert Moss took his final discharge from the British Army on, 5 September 1904, by which date he had completed 12 years service with \'The Colours\' and on the Army Reserve. Most of his service was spent in British India, where he served for 8 x years The recipient\'s record of service was: - Home: 06/09/1892 - 26/09/1894 - British India: 27/09/1894 - 16/12/1902 - Home: 17/12/1902 - 05/09/1902 The recipients service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives Sold together with hard copy extract pages from the respective IGS 1895 medal roll A desirable multi-clasp IGS 1895 medal, and confirmed single medal entitlement to a \'Jock\' serving in the most decorated British infantry regiment of the North West Frontier campaigns of 1895-1898 The medal fitted with its original long length of silk medal riband, now stitched, and almost certainly \'as-worn\' by the recipient Condition: Toned GVF

India General Service Medal 1895. Silver issue with 3 x clasps \'Relief of Chitral\' \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98\' \'Tirah 1897-98\' (4676 Pte W. Harris 1st Bn Gord: Highrs) Important: The medal and all the clasps to this recipient who served in 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders is confirmed as entitled per the respective medal rolls (ref WO 100/78 & WO 100/89) Note, the second clasp is attached to the lower clasp by 2 x silver rings, this being the most commonly found local 'Bazaar' style encountered on 3 x clasp IGS 1895 medals named to the Gordon Highlanders William Harris was a native of Chelsea, London, England (his father resided at ,37 Ives Street, Chelsea) where he was born circa 1873. By 'Trade' a Labourer, he was 19 years of age when he enlisted for service with the British Army, and the Gordon Highlanders, on 4 October 1892. He subsequently served in India for 5 years 233 days between 1894-1899, during which time he served on the North West Frontier of India, and in addition to receiving the IGS 1895 medal with 3 x clasps, was also awarded 96 hours hard labour / imprisonment for an act of 'Insolence'. William subsequently served in the South African War and also qualified for a Queens South Africa medal. He took his final discharge from the British Army on 3 October 1904, on the completion of 12 years service Service papers for William Harris are extant and available from the National Archives Condition: Toned VF

India General Service Medal 1895. Silver issue with clasp 'Hazara 1891' (2475 Pte G. Gemmell, 2nd Bn Sea Highrs) Important: Medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll for 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders (ref WO 100/75), Gemmell being a unique name on the medal roll. Private George Gemmell was subsequently also entitled to the IGS 1895 medal with clasp for 'Relief of Chitral' (ref WO 100/78) Note: The number with bazaar wallahs silver file test marks, and the rank and forename initial with contact wear - however all still legible with a glass Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1895. Silver issue with clasp 'Relief of Chitral 1895' (74 Pte J. Irvine 2nd Bn Seaforth Highdrs) Note: Medal and clasp entitlement confirmmed on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/78) Important: Recipients service papers specifically show that he served in 'Australia' between 12 November 1900 - 22 April 1901 (162 days). His presence in Australia being as part of the official 'Imperial Army Contingent' of 1,000 all-rank sent to Australia to take part at the ceremonies, parades and events in connection with the inauguration of the Federation of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. From the Highland corps of the British Army, a composite company of 137 all-ranks was despatched comprised of detachments from the; Royal Highlanders, Highland Light Infantry, Seaforth Highlanders and the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. An unusual 'Australian' connection for a British soldier James Irvine was a native of Wick, Caithness, Scotland. He attested for service with the British Army at Fort George, near Inverness, on 14 November 1881, at which time he was 19 years of age and described his former trade as being a 'Labourer'. Prior to joing the regular army he cited volunteer service with the 3rd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders. Most of the recipients service - in total he served 21 years and 210 days - was spent in India, where he served for more then 14 years, including campaign service in the Hazara and Chitral campaigns on the North West Frontier of India. He took his final discharge from the British Army on 31 May 1903 A soft copy of the recipients service papers - showing he was also entitled to an IGS 1854 and Military LS&GC medal - will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: Dark Toned about VF

India General Service Medal 1895. Silver issue with clasp \'Relef of Chitral 1895\' (Ar Sgt C. Oakley 1st Bn Gord: Highrs) Medal and clasps verification: The medal and clasp verified as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders (ref WO 100/87). The recipient later served in the South African War with the Army Ordnance Corps, earning a QSA & KSA medal - the latter a scarce single clasp issue Important: A unique rank in the Gordon Highlanders IGS 1895 Medal Roll The recipient was Armourer Sergeant Charles Henry Oakley, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders - a unique rank on the respective regimental medal roll of 1/Gordons Charles Henry Oakley was a native of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, where he was born circa 1865. By trade a 'Gunsmith', Charles enlisted in the British Army on, 29 October 1888, at, Birmingham, England, being posted to the 'Corps of Armourer's' An excellent set of service papers are extant for this recipient and are held & accessible at The National Archives A scarce and desirable long serving Armourer's campaign medal Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1895. Silver issue with clasp \'Relief of Chitral 1895\' (1702 Cpl L. McBean 2nd Bn Seaforth Highdrs) Died in India: 1702 Corporal Ludovic McBean 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, is confirmed having died of disease at, Ferozepore Cantonment, Punjab, British India, on, \'New Years Day\', 1 January 1896. At the time of his death, Corporal McBean - born in Inverness in 1866 - was reported to be 29 years of age Medal(s) & clasp(s) verification: Corporal Ludovic McBean\'s entitlement to the awards of the India General Service 1854 & 1895 Medals with respective clasps is confirmed per the below cited campaign medal roll sources: - IGS 1854 & clasp \'Hazara 1888\': Ref WO 100/75, compiled and signed at Gharial & Murree Hills, British India, October 1899 (first name shown as \'Ludovick\') - IGS 1854 & clasp \'Hazara 1891\': Ref WO 100/75, compiled and signed at Gharial, British India, 20 May 1892 - IGS 1895 & with clasp \'Relief of Chitral 1895\': Ref WO 100/78, compiled & signed , Ferozepore Cantonment, British India, 27 June 1895 India, with remark \'Deceased 1.1.96\' Ludovic McBean, was a native of Scotland, where he was born circa 1866. He attested for service with the British Army on 9 May 1886 Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1895. Silver issue with clasp \'Relief of Chitral 1895\' (4733 Pte F. W. Durrant 1st Bn K.R.R.C.) Medal(s) & clasp(s) verification: Private Frank Walter Durrant 1st Battalion King\'s Royal Rifle Corps, is confirmed entitled to two awards of the India General Service 1854 & 1895 medals, with respective clasps per the below cited campaign medal roll sources: - IGS 1854 with clasp \'Samana 1891\': Ref WO 100/75 - IGS 1895 with clasp \'Relief of Chitral 1895\': Ref WO 100/78, compiled and signed at, Jullunder Cantonment, British India, 3 June 1896 Frank Walter Durrant son of Walter Durrant (a Shipping Clerk, who as the notified next of kin, is recorded as residing at Clarence Road, Hackney, London) and Mary Ann Durrant, was a native of, Homerton, London, Middlesex, England, where he was born circa 1867. By occupation a \'Labourer\' he claimed to be 21 years & 11 months of age, when he enlisted for service with the British Army, at, London, England, on, 1 August 1888. On the same day he enlisted he was posted to the King\'s Own Royal Rifle Corps - his cited regiment of choice. He then proceeded to Winchester where the regimental depot of the King\'s Own Royal Rifle Corps was located, and where he did his basic training. Frank was posted to 1st Battalion King\'s Royal Rifle Corps on, 4 January 1889. Frank was still serving with 1/K.R.R.C., when on, 25 November 1890, he embarked for overseas service in British India. In India, Frank twice experienced active service on the North West Frontier, firstly during the Samana Campaign of 1891, and later during the Relief of Chitral Expedition of 1895. On, 1 April 1896, Frank transferred\' to the Army Reserve. Although he was mobilized from the Army Reserve on, 10 February 1900, on which date he \'Re-joined the Colours\', and returned to the Regimental Depot of his old corps, the King\'s Royal Rifle Corps, his later regimental service was short-lived, and he did not again serve overseas. Private Frank Walter Durrant took his final discharge from the British Army on, 30 September 1901, by which date he had completed 13 years service with \'The Colours\' and on the Army Reserve The recipient\'s service record comprised: - Home: 01/08/1888 - 24/11/1890 - British India: 25/11/1890 - 28/04/1896 - Home: 29/04/1896 - 30/09/1901 While on the Army Reserve, Frank Durrant was employed as a Warehouseman, when he married Charlotte Wright in London, on 16 February 1898. By the time of the 1901 National Census for England and Wales he was described as a \'Colonial Warehouseman\' (presumably working at the East India Docks, London?), and in the 1911 National Census he is shown as \'Wharfinger\'s Foreman\'. Frank Durrant is recorded to have died at West Ham, London, sometime during the last quarter of 1926 The recipients service papers are extant and accessible at The National Archives Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1895. Silver issue with clasp \'Relief of Chitral 1895\' (808 Driver Haji Ahmad Jeypore I.S.T. Corps) Recipient was a Driver serving with the Jeypore (sic) Imperial Service Transport Corps - a unit from the Rajasthan Princely State of Jaipur! Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1895. Silver Victorian issue with clasp 'Relief of Chitral' (2291 Pte T Campbell 2nd Bn Royal Scots Fuslrs:) Note: Medal and clasp entitlement to Private Thomas Campbell is confirmed per the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/78) compiled and signed at Sialkot, India, 22 June 1896 Important: A confirmed rare to regiment medal and clasp - as regiment not present during the Relief of Chitral - only 9 x medals with 'Relief of Chitral' clasps issued to 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers, comprising 1 x Officer and 8 x NCOs 7 Other Ranks Thomas Campbell a native of Auchinleck, Ayrshire, Scotland, was aged 21 years and 3 months when he enlisted for service with the British Army - and his local regiment the Royal Scots Fusiliers - on 23 May 1888. He described his civilian Trade as having been a 'Miner'. Thomas subsequently served a total of 13 years and 104 days before taking his final discharge on 3 September 1901. More than 11 years was spent overseas, in India and South Africa, including campaign service on the North West Frontier of India during the Chitral Expedition of 1895, and later during the South African War The recipients service papers are extant and can be accessed at The National Archives Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1895. Victoria bronze issue with 3 x clasps 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98', 'Samana 1897', 'Tirah 1897-98' (Bhisty Abdul Guffur 21st Madras Pioneers.) The recipient of the Muslim faith, was an attested non-combatant 'Follower' performing the trade of 'Bhisty' (Water-Carrier) while serving attached to the the 21st Madras Pioneers of the Indian Army The mostly unsung but vital role of the humble 'Bhisti' (sp) was immortalised in Rudyard Kiping's poem 'Gunga Din', which was subsequently made into a Hollywood blockbuster movie Reference 'Madras Infantry 1748-1943' (Pythina-Adams, 1943), the only 'Madras Infantry' regiment to deploy on active campaign service during the North West Frontier campaigns of 1897-1898 was the 21st Madras Pioneers, the regiment receiving the battle honours 'Tirah & 'Punjab Frontier' and all-ranks the Indian General Service Medal 1895 with three clasps A superb condition medal Condition: Retaining much of the original lusture EF

India General Service Medal 1895. Victoria bronze issue with clasp 'Defence of Chitral 1895' (Bhisti Ala Vaux, 14th Bengal Infy.) Note: For the 1895 medal series, medals named to Bengal Army units generally - but not always - have the word Bengal abbreviated to 'BL'. In the case of medals to the 14th Bengal Infantry, medals have been recorded to them named, in at least three styles, vis; 14th Sikhs; 14th Bl Inf & 14th Bengal Infantry The recipient of the Muslim faith, was an attested non-combatant 'Follower' performing the trade of 'Bhisti' (Water-Carrier) while serving attached to the 14th Bengal Infantry (Ferozepore Sikhs) of the Indian Army In 1903 the regiment was retitled as 14th Ferozpore Sikhs The mostly unsung but vital role of the humble 'Bhisti' (sp) was immortalised in Rudyard Kiping's poem 'Gunga Din', which was subsequently made into a Hollywood blockbuster movie Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (7th Edition, 2006), it is estimated that only 40 x bronze medals with clasp 'Defence of Chitral 1895' were issued to followers A highly desirable medal commemorating a late Victorian era 'Frontier Epic', the moreso in such exceptional condition An extremely rare medal for a Victorian 'Frontier Epic' Condition: With some original lusture EF

India General Service Medal 1895. Victoria obverse silver issue with 2 x clasps \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98\', \'Tirah 1897-98\' (5054 Pte T. Hodgson. 1st Bn. Gord: Hrs.) Medal and clasps verification: Medal and both clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders (ref WO 100/89 compiled and signed at Gharial, India, on 5 August 1898, and confirmed as the recipients only named medal that he was entitled to and received for his Army Service Private Hodgson enlisted in the British Army in May 1894 (a search of regimental enlistments in the regular battalions of the Gordon Highlanders shows that No. 5052, enlisted at Leeds, on 23 May 1894, and that No. 5055, enlisted at Glasgow, on 26 May 1894) Two Victoria Crosses were awarded to men of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders (vis Piper George Findlater and Private Edward Lawson) for their conspicuous gallantry at the storming of the \'Dargai Heights\' on 20 October 1897, during the Tirah campaign. Piper George Findlater, though seriously wounded (shot in both feet - and unable to walk), remained in the open fire-swept battleground, piping his comrades to victory to the skirls of the regimental march \'The Haughs O\' Cromdale\' Sold together with hardcopy photocopied extract entry page from the respective campaign medal roll Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1895. Victoria obverse silver issue with 3 x clasps 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' 'Samana 1897' 'Tirah 1897-98'(1151 Sowar Khan Muhammad Khan 18th Bl Lcrs) Note: The upper 2 x clasps attached by rivets The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with the 18th Bengal Lancers, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army The 18th Bengal Lancers served in both the Kurram Valley and Tirah Expeditions during the great North West Frontier uprisings of 1897-1898. During the Tirah Expedition the regiment was was the Divisional Cavalry Regiment which had the major resonsibility for providing reconnaissance and mobile protections to the column Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1895. Victoria obverse silver issue with 3 x clasps \'Relief of Chitral 1895\', \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98\', \'Tirah 1897-98\' (4607 Pte. W. McQuillan, 1st Bn. Gord. Highrs.) Important: Medal and all 3 x clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders (ref WO 100/78 - for Relief of Chitral - compiled and signed at Gharial, India, on 1 July 1896, and WO 100/89 - for the other clasps - this latter compiled and signed at Gharial, India, on 5 August 1898), and further confirmed as the only named medal that the recipient was entitled to and received for his Army Service Note: Lower clasp with typical customized lugs/carriage for attaching the upper clasps Two Victoria Crosses were awarded to men of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders (vis Piper George Findlater and Private Edward Lawson) for their conspicuous gallantry at the storming of the \'Dargai Heights\' on 20 October 1897, during the Tirah campaign. Piper George Findlater, though seriously wounded (shot in both feet - and unable to walk), remained in the open fire-swept battleground, piping his comrades to victory to the skirls of the regimental march \'The Haughs O\' Cromadale\' William McQuillan, son of John McQuillan (in 1893 resident in Glasgow) was a native of Dundee, Forfarshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1873. By trade a \'Labourer\' he declared himself as being 19 years & 6 months of age when he enlisted for the British Army and service with the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, at Aberdeen, Scotland, on 20 September 1892. William subsequently served in Ireland (Home Service) and overseas in the East Indies (Ceylon and India) for 8 years and 74 days between 3 February 1894 to 17 April 1902 - note he did not serve in any other overseas station or campaigns. His medical history makes for interesting reading not least his hernia / injury that occurred at Sialkot, India in 1902, during a Regimental Sports Day - he had participated in the \'Tug of War\' team to his cost!. In total William served 16 years with the British Army, and took his final discharge on 19 September 1908 A good interesting set of the recipients service papers is extant and accessible at The National Archives A fine - confirmed single medal entitlement - to a Gordon Highlander Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1895. Victoria silver issue with 3 x clasp 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' 'Samana 1897' & 'Tirah 1897-98' (4417 Pte. P. Hughes, 1st Bn. Ryl. Sco. Fus.) Important: Medal and all 3 x clasps confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers (ref WO 100/87) Note: Private Patrick Hughes is confirmed as having died in service at Kailana, India, on, 30 September 1905 Patrick Hughes, the son of Catherine Hughes (ref the recipients service papers his mother, as next-of-kin, was cited as resident at the City Poorhouse, Glasgow) was a native of the parish of Barony, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1874. A 'Labourer' by occupation, on 20 December 1893, at Glasgow, he attested for the British Army and service with the Royal Scots Fusiliers, which regiment he joined at the regimental depot at Ayr, Scotland, on 21 December 1893. He joined under a 'Short Service' engagement (7 years with 'The Colours' and 5 years on the 'Army Reserve). At the time of his enlistment he cited prior military service with 3rd (Militia) Battalion Scottish Rifles. Patrick embarked for overseas service in India on 24 January 1895. Military life appears to have appealed to Patrick as he extended his terms of duration of service while serving in India. Unfortunately, Patrick Hughes was never destined to see, or return to his homeland again, as he is recorded as having died of disease at Kailana, India, on, 30 September 1905 The recipients service papers are extant and are accessible from the The National Archives Sold together with copied medal extracts Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1895. Victoria silver issue with 3 x clasps 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' 'Samana 1897' 'Tirah 1897-98' (4688 Pte W. Jarvies 1st Bn Ryl Sco: Fus:) Important: Medal and all clasps confirmed per the respective medal roll of 1st battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers (ref WO 100/87) William Jarvies, was a native of the parish of Barony, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1875. By 'Trade' a 'Labourer', he attested for service with the British Army at Glasgow on 19 October 1894. At time of enlistment he cited prior military service as member of the 3rd 'Militia' Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers. His next of kin, James Jarvies, resided at 77 Stewart Street, Port Dundas, Glasgow, Scotland. William took his final discharge from the British Army on 19 October 1906, having served a total of 12 years with the Royal Scots Fusiliers, including 6 Years 171 days service in India between 21 September 1896 to 13 March 1903 Note: Sold together with a hard-copy set of the recipients service papers confirming all above details Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1895. Victoria silver issue with 3 x clasps 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' 'Samana 1897' 'Tirah 1897-98' (608 Rifln Manbir Rana 2nd Bn 2d Goorkhas) Note: Upper 2 x clasps riveted Recipient was a Rifleman serving with the 2nd Battalion 2nd Goorkha Rifles Reference 'Campaign Medals awarded to Gurka Regiments' (J. L. Chapple, 1987) only an estimated 110 x medals and clasps awarded to men of 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles for the North West Frontier campaigns of 1897-1898, during which the men from 2/2 GR were attached to 1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1895. Victoria silver issue with 3 x clasps 'Tirah 1897-98' 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' & 'Relief of Chitral 1895' (1866 Sowar Kasam Khan, 9th Bl. Lcrs.) The 9th Bengal Lancers (later 9th Hodsons' Horse) are confirmed as having qualified for all 3 x clasps for service on the North West Frontier 1895-1898 The regiment was deployed on Line-of-Communications during the 'Relief of Chitral' expedition in 1895 (battle honour 'Chitral' awarded to the regiment). In recognition of their collective services during the great frontier disturbances of 1897-1898, the regiment was awarded the battle honour 'Punjab Frontier' during which time the regiment was variously employed including 1 x troop deployed to Shabkadar (No 2076 Sowar Rahmat Khan won an Indian Order of Merit for saving the life of a British infantry officer), and 2 x squadrons together with regimental HQ deployed to Bara and thence to Hari Singh Ka Burj. During the 'Tirah' campaign the regiment served with the Peshawar Column under command of General A.G. Hammond V.C., during which on a reconnaissance towards Mamani in the Bara Valley, Tirah, on 18 October 1897, No 1605 Kot-Dafadar Mir Jaffar Khan, won an Indian Order of Merit for saving the life of a Dafadar in his regiment Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1895. Victoria silver issue with 4 x clasps 'Punjab Frontier 1897-98' 'Malakand 1897' 'Samana 1897', 'Tirah 1897-98' (1527 Sowar Suhbat Q.O. Corps of Guides Cavy.) The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with the Queens Own Corps of Guides Cavalry - the most prestigious regiment of the Indian Army The Guides Cavalry, were heavily engaged during the various North West Frontier campaign of 1895-1898, being awarded the below following battle honours; - Chitral - Malakand - Punjab Frontier A most desirable multi-clasp campaign medal, the moreso in such good condition and with inclusion of the scarce 'Malakand 1897' clasp - The Guides Cavalry being the only Cavalry regiment of the Indian Army from which squadrons were entitled to the 4 x clasps combination here offered Choice Condition: About EF

India General Service Medal 1895. Victorian bronze issue with clasp 'Relief of Chitral 1895' (Bhisti Manohar Q O.C. of Guides Infy) Recipient was a regimental follower performing the trade of Bhisti (Water Carrier) while employed by the Queen's Own Corps of Guides Infantry of the Indian Army The mostly unsung 'Bhisti' was to be immortalised by the imperial poet, Rudyard Kipling, in his poem 'Gunga-Din', which tale of a brave 'Bhisti' was made into an award winning Hollywood movie in the 1930's Condition: Some minor marks and nicks to the rim otherwise VF

India General Service Medal 1895. Victorian issue with 2 clasps \' Defence of Chitral 1895\' \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98\' (Jamadar Kalu Chand, 4th Kashmir Rifles) Important: 4th Kashmir Rifles DID NOT as a regiment qualify or earn the clasp \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98\'; the rank is spelled \'Jamadar\' rather then \'Jemadar\'; and the presence of Royal Mint domed rivets between the clasps (usually the Chitral clasps were issued with shaved lugs and appear fixed to top of subsequent clasps), it is possible that the medal here offered - albeit an original medal with original clasps - is possibly a re-constituted and assembled specimen, or perhaps a later un-marked replacement issue, and hence is sold and priced accordingly A Jemadar Kalu Chand earned the Indian Order of Merit 3rd Class for his gallantry in the Defence of Chitral, and later received a Sword of Honour from the Maharaja of Jammu & Kashmir Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1895. Victorian issue with clasps \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98\' \'Samana 1897\' (3664 Pte J. Murphy, 2nd Bn Ryl Ir: Regt) Recipient was a Private soldier serving with the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1895.-1902. Victorian silver issue with clasp \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98\' (3997 Pte J. Johnstone 2d Bn Arg: &. Suthl\'d Highrs) Wounded-in-Action: Private J. Johnstone, 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders is confirmed being \'Wounded-in-Action\' at the Battle of Magersfontein, on 11 December 1899 Magersfontein: The regiments of the Highland Brigade incurred losses of 747 x \'All-Ranks\' killed, missing and wounded at the Battle of Magersfontein Medal Verification: IGS 1895 Medal & clasp verified per respective medal roll of the 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (ref WO 100/89), In addition to the IGS 1895 the recipient later served in South Africa with 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders earning a pair of campaign medals vis; QSA \'Modder River\', \'Orange Free State\' & \'Transvaal ref WO 100 & K.S.A. with 2 x dated clasps ref WO 100/346 Joseph Johnston (also recorded as Johnstone), son of Joseph Johnston was a native of, Govan, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, where he was born in 1872. He enlisted in the British Army at Stirling, on, 18 April 1891. His terms of engagement were to be 7 years with the colours and 5 years with the reserve. At the time of enlisting, he described his trade as \'Plater\', and he was aged 19 years and three months of age. At enlistment he cited he cited prior volunteer service with 4th Battalion Scottish Rifles. At time of enlistment, Joseph was posted to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, with which regiment he remained throughout his \'first\' period of military service (he later served on \'Home Service\' with the British Army throughout the duration of the Great War, and into 1919). The locations of his service between 1891-1903 included. - Home: 18/04/1891-24/11/1891 (221 Days) - India: 25/11/1891-01/02/1899 (7 Years 61 Days) - Home: 02/02/1899-26/10/1899 (267 Days) - South Africa: 27/10/1899-08/07/1902 (2 Years 255 Days) - Home: 09/07/1902-17/04/1903 (283 Days) Several sets of the recipient\'s service papers - with colourful entries - are extant and are held & accessible at The National Archives Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1895.-1902. Victorian silver issue with clasp \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98\' (5605 Pte W. Smith. 1st Bn. Gord: Hrs.) Medal Verification: Medal & clasp verified per respective medal roll of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders (ref WO 100/89) compiled and signed at, Gharial, India, 5 August 1898 William Smith, was a native of, Newmill, Keith, Banffshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1878. William enlisted in the regular British Army, at Aberdeen, Scotland, on, 20 February 1896, at which time he claimed to be 18 years of age, and by trade a \'Baker\'. His terms of engagement were to be a a contract for \'Short Service\', comprising 7 x years were to be \'With the Colours\' & 5 x years with the \'Army Reserve\'. He was however no stranger to military service, as at enlistment he cited being a serving member of the 3rd (The Buchan) Volunteer Battalion Gordon Highlanders. He was posted to the Regimental Depot of the Gordon Highlanders located at Castlehill Barracks, Aberdeen, to complete his basic training, after which on 7 July 1896 he was transferred to the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders. His service record reveal that he let himself down when he criminally fell foul of the regimental and military authorities, being detained in the Guard Room for \'11 days\' on 1896, being followed followed by a trial of 2 days at District Court Martial, at which he was found guilty of \'Theft\' and sentenced to 84 x days imprisonment with \'Hard Labour\'. William was released from \'Prison\' on 20 August 1897. He was transferred to, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders on, 2 February 1898. - Home: 20/02/1896 - 27/12/1897 (1 year & 311 days) - British India: 28/12/1897 - 06/06/1899 (1 years & 161 days) During his service in India, William, served on the North West Frontier of British India, where he deployed on active service with his battalion in 1898. In 1899, William was invalided from the British Army, due to becoming medically unfit for further military service. The detailed medical records - and examination - state that he was declared \'Invalided\' due to contracting \'Enteric Fever\' at Umballa Cantonment, Punjab, India, where the tropical disease had been endemic Note: A very good (colourful) set of the recipients service record for this recipient are extant and accessible at The National Archives A choice condition medal with a fairly scarce seen single issue clasp to the Gordons Condition About EF

India General Service Medal 1895.-1902. Victorian silver issue with clasp \'Punjab Frontier 1897-98\' (5605 Pte W. Smith. 1st Bn. Gord: Hrs.) Medal Verification: Medal & clasp verified per respective medal roll of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders (ref WO 100/89) compiled and signed at, Gharial, India, 5 August 1898 William Smith, was a native of, Newmill, Keith, Banffshire, Scotland, where he was born circa 1878. William enlisted in the regular British Army, at Aberdeen, Scotland, on, 20 February 1896, at which time he claimed to be 18 years of age, and by trade a 'Baker'. His terms of engagement were to be a a contract for 'Short Service', comprising 7 x years were to be 'With the Colours' & 5 x years with the 'Army Reserve'. He was however no stranger to military service, as at enlistment he cited being a serving member of the 3rd (The Buchan) Volunteer Battalion Gordon Highlanders. He was posted to the Regimental Depot of the Gordon Highlanders located at Castlehill Barracks, Aberdeen, to complete his basic training, after which on 7 July 1896 he was transferred to the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders. His service record reveal that he let himself down when he criminally fell foul of the regimental and military authorities, being detained in the Guard Room for '11 days' on 1896, being followed followed by a trial of 2 days at District Court Martial, at which he was found guilty of 'Theft' and sentenced to 84 x days imprisonment with 'Hard Labour'. William was released from 'Prison' on 20 August 1897. He was transferred to, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders on, 2 February 1898. - Home: 20/02/1896 - 27/12/1897 (1 year & 311 days) - British India: 28/12/1897 - 06/06/1899 (1 years & 161 days) During his service in India, William, served on the North West Frontier of British India, where he deployed on active service with his battalion in 1898. In 1899, William was invalided from the British Army, due to becoming medically unfit for further military service. The detailed medical records - and examination - state that he was declared 'Invalided' due to contracting 'Enteric Fever' at Umballa Cantonment, Punjab, India, where the tropical disease had been endemic Note: A very good (colourful) set of the recipients service record for this recipient are extant and accessible at The National Archives A choice condition medal with a fairly scarce seen single issue clasp to the Gordons Condition About EF

India General Service Medal 1908, GV silver first issue with clasp 'Waziristan 1921-24' (Br. Balia Khan, 16 Lt. Cav.) Recipient was a locally attested Indian 'Follower', performing the duties of a 'Bearer' while serving attached to the 16th Light Cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908, GV silver first issue, with clasp 'Waziristan 1921-24' (1589 Sowar Rattan Singh, 3 Horse) Recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with 3 Horse, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. EDVII bronze issue with clasp \'North West Frontier 1908\' (Syce Kadir Bakhli 59th Rifles) The recipient was an Indian of the Muslim faith who was an attested non-combatant follower performing the trade of 'Syce' (Groom), while serving the 59th Scinde Rifles (Frontier Force) The 'Scinde Rifles' - a highly distinguished 'Piffer' unit - was re-styled numerous times during its history through to transfer to the Pakistan Army in August, 1947: - 1843 Scinde Camel Corps - 1853 Scinde Rifle Corps - 1856 6th Punjab Infantry - 1904 59 Scinde Rifles (Frontier Force) - 1921 59th Royal Scinde Rifles (Frontier Force) - 1922 6th Royal Battalion (Scinde) 13th Frontier Force Rifles - 1945 6th Royal Battalion (Scinde) The Frontier Force Rifles - 1956 1st Battalion (Scinde) The Frontier Force Regiment Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. EDVII silver issue. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1908\' (2900 Havr Ali Bahadur 40th Pathans.) Note: The recipient was a trans-border Pathan holding the rank of Havildar (Sergeant) while serving with the 40th Pathans Regiment, the only single \'Pathan\' class regiment of the Indian Army Note: Nicknamed the \'40 Thieves\' (as a recognition of the Pathan tribes prowess in banditry & brigandry), not surprisingly the Officer Commanding the 40th Pathans was irreverently referred to in Officer\'s Messes across India as \'Ali Baba\'. The nicknames apart, where and when it mattered (Tibet, East Africa, Malaya), the 40th Pathans and its direct descendent (5th Battalion (Pathans) 14th Punjab Regiment) had an enviable reputation in terms of excellence in fieldcraft, reconnaissance, marksmanship & fighting spirit - all of which were amongst the more redeeming characteristics of the Pathan soldier A desirable medal named to a uniquely distinctive infantry regiment of the former British Indian Army Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. EDVII silver issue. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1908\' (4350 Sepoy Lall Singh 45th Sikhs.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 45th Rattray\'s Sikhs, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army 45th Rattray\'s Sikhs: This single class, all Sikh, regiment of the Indian Army had it\'s origins in 1856. The full lineage & chronology of this highly distinguished regiment is: - 1856: Bengal Military Police Battalion - 1858: 1st Bengal Military Police Battalion - 1864: 45th (Rattray\'s Sikh) Regiment, Bengal Native Infantry - 1885: 45th (Rattray\'s Sikh) Regiment, Bengal Infantry - 1901: 45th (Rattray\'s) Sikh Infantry - 1903: 45th Rattray\'s Sikhs - 1922: 3rd Battalion (Rattray\'s Sikhs) 11th Sikh Regiment - 1945: 3rd Battalion (Rattray\'s Sikhs) Sikh Regiment The descendent unit continues to thrive in the present day Indian Army as 3rd Battalion Sikh Regiment - the multi-battalion Sikh Regiment is the most decorated infantry regiment of the Indian Army A desirable medal named to a famous Sikh Regiment of the former British Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. George V. Silver first issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (1739 Sepoy Rama Nand, 1 Bn. Corps of Guides) Note: The regiment name with minor official corrections - which is the norm for all medals isued with this clasp to this particular battalion The recipient was an indigenous Dogra Rajput of the Hindu faith, serving as a Sepoy (Private) with the 1st Battalion, Corps of Guides The Corps of Guides (comprising both Cavalry and Infantry regiments) was arguably the most distinguished and battle hardened corps of the former British Indian Army. With the regimental centre located at 'Mardan' Cantonment in the North West Frontier Province, the 'Guides' were an integral component of the 'Punjab Frontier Force' and prior to the Great War deployed in numerous campaigns and wars on the North West Frontier of India, as well as fighting further afield in the Punjab during the Second Sikh War; at Delhi during the Indian Mutiny, and several campaigns during the Afghanistan War of 1878-1880. Prior to their amalgamation and restyling as 5th Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment in 1922, the Guides Infantry had earned the below following battle honours; - Mooltan - Goojerat - Delhi 1857 - Ali Masjid - Kabul 1879 - Afghanistan 1878-80 - Chitral - Malakand - Punjab Frontier During the Great War, 1st Battalion QVO Corps of Guides (Frontier Force) (Lumsden's) Infantry served; North West Frontier of India, Mesopotamia, Egypt and Palestine. After their return to India, the battalion deployed on active campaign service during the Third Afghan War 1919. In 1922 the battalion was re-styled as 5th Bn (QVO Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. George V. Silver first issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (Br Mohd. Hussain, Kurram Militia.) The recipient was a non-combatant follower, performing the trade of 'Bearer' (Servant / Waiter ) while attached to the Kurram Militia, a 'Frontier Corps' The Kurram Militia, was a localised corps that operated within the Kurram Valley tribal region of the North West Frontier of British India. Raised in 1892, and still serving today, the Kurram Militia was especially distinguished during the Third Afghanistan War of 1919, in respect of which several awards of the Indian Order of Merit and the Indian Distinguished Service Medal were awarded to men of the corps for their gallantry during that conflict The medal riband fitted with a contemporary mounting bar, retaining both loop fittings and cotter-pin, and as-worn by the recipient Condition: Toned GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. George V. Silver first issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (Dfdr. Ghaibana, Zhob Levy Cps) The recipient was an indiginous Baluch soldier servng as a Dafadar (Sergeant) with the Zhob Levy Corps, a 'Mounted' Frontier Corps sub-unit of the Zhob Levy raised and deployed for service within the Zhob region of north Baluchistan that borders the tribal territory of the North West Frontier Note: While most Frontier Corps were for the most-part 'Infantry' units, a few, including the Zhob Levy, maintained 'mounted' sub-units within their force - typically these mounted sub-units comprised about 150 all-ranks. Due to it's unique location and different terrain, the Zhob Levy - raised in 1890 and headquartered at Fort Sandeman - comprised 4 x squadrons of cavalry and 6 x companies of infantry, and drew it's ranks in equal measure from amongst Pathan tribesmen from the NWF and Baluchis from outside of the Zhob region Scarce seen medal to a senior Frontier Corps NCO rank Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV 2nd issue with 2 x clasps \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' and \'Mohmand 1935\' to (9791 Sep. Mula Singh, 1-7 Rajput R) The upper clasp attached by a contemporary wire rod Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (7th edition, 2006), 1/7 Rajput are confirmed as having served in both the 'North West Frontier 1930-31' & 'Mohmand 1933' campaigns. In the latter campaign 1/7 Rajput had been serving with the 'Mohmand Column' between 28 July to 3 October 1933 Note: In 1923, 1st Battalion 7th Rajput Regiment was one of the first 8 x British Indian Army units to be selected for the process of 'Indianisation' of its officer cadre. Consequently Several of the Kings Indian Officers of 1/7 Rajput that served in the inter-war years went on to hold the highest command as Generals in the post independence Indian & Pakistan Army's. The most distinguished of 1/7 Rajput's KIO's being the future Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa, O.B.E., the first Indian to be Commander in Chief of the post 1947 Indian Army - and one of only 2 x Indians to have held the appointment of Field Marshal . Mula Singh - the recipient of the medal here offered - was serving as a Sepoy in 1/7 Rajput at the same time as Major K.M. Cariappa during the North West Frontier campaign of 1930-31 The recipient, Mula Singh, was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith and Rajput ethnicity from Rajputana, who held the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with 1st Battalion (Queen Victoria's Own Light Infantry) 7th Rajput Regiment, an infantry unit of the British Indian Army In 1931, 1/7 Rajput was a 'Mixed Company' battalion comprised of: Rajputs and Punjabi Muslamans including Niaze Pathans 1/7 Rajput had a highly distinguished history, with its origins dating to its raising at Sessaram in 1798 as the, 2nd Battalion, 15th Regiment, Bengal Native Infantry. Like all forebear battalions of the 7th Rajput Regiment, that of 1/7 Rajput had remained 'Loyal to its Salt' during the Indian Mutiny. 1/7 Rajput also had the rare distinction of carrying a 'Third or Honorary Colour' bearing the words 'Lake and Victory' that had been awarded in 1803, for the regiments conspicuous gallantry and distinguished service during great Indian campaigns of Lord Lake (the regiment was allocated an extra Jemadar on the establishment for the 'Third Colour') Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV 2nd issue with clasp \'Burma 1930-32\' (3966 Rfm. Lang Tang, 10-20 Burma Rif.) Second World War Fatal Casualty: By the time of the start of the \'Pacific War\', Lang Tang was holding the rank of Havildar (Sergeant) and serving with 1st Battalion Burma Rifles, the senior infantry regiment of the Burma Army. His life and supreme sacrifice is commemorated by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, where his service details are recorded on Column 1 of the Rangoon War Memorial, Burma, shown as having lost his life sometime between 3 September 1939 - 31 December 1947 (the dates represent the start of the Second World War and ends on date of the independence of Burma). It can safely be assumed that the actual date of death more accurately fell sometime between \'8 December 1942 - 2 September 1945, the start and end dates of the War Against Japan! At the time of qualifying for the IGS 1908-1935 medal the recipient, by ethnicity a Kachin, was serving as a Rifleman in the 10th (Training) Battalion 20th Burma Rifles, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army In 1937, the 20th Burma Rifles left the British Indian Army, and became the single multi-battalion infantry regiment, the Burma Rifles, of the Burma Army. All personnel who transferred to the Burma Army retaining their unique regimental numbers that had been issued sequentially since 1922 After fighting a series of actions in throughout the long British retreat through the heart of Burma in 1942, the survivors of 1st Burma Rifles, walked into British India in the middle of May 1942. Shortly after their epic retreat into British India, 1st Burma Rifles was disbanded Note war diaries of 1/Burma Rifles were destroyed during the retreat, however the Commanding Officer, Lt Col. B Ruffell, later wrote an account reconstructing the diary, in 1943. The file is available at the National Archives at Kew as WO 172/974. A transcription of the file, together with extensive footnotes can be accessed from Steve Rothwell\'s \'The Burma Campaign\' website, from where the below following extract is acknowledged with courtesy: Comments written by Lt-Colonel B. Ruffel (Officer Commanding 1/Burma Rifles) had the below to say about the Kachin troops under command: Quote, The CHINS and KACHINS were made of sterner stuff, remained with the battalion to the end when they were released with amns arms & ammunition to return to protect their homes. These two classes sustained the majority of the battle casualties and their numbers were badly depleted by the time the CHINDWIN RIVER had been crossed. A number of KACHINS were permitted to return to their homes from INBAUNG but prior to their departure they were most insistent that their action should not be misconstrued. They emphasised their loyalty and their intention to rejoin the Regt. when we returned to BURMA. Unquote. Unless, Havildar Lang Tang, had been killed, died or lost, prior to 16 May 1942, it is most likely that he was amongst the \'Kachin\' members of the regiment, referred to above who had been \'released from service\' to return to their Kachin homelands, ostensibly to fight in the resistance against the invading Imperial Japanese Army, and for which each Kachin soldier was \'gifted\' his Lee Enfield Rifle and \'Ammo\' to return to the fight......... Interested parties - and those particularly interested in the men and units of the Burma Army - are urged to refer to the website resource \'The Burma Campaign\' maintained by Steve Rothwell using below link; http://www.rothwell.force9.co.uk/burmaweb/index.htm The medal fitted on an original silk \'regulation\' size medal riband, and as-worn by the recipient in the swing-style. The stitched riband with attached mounting bar, this latter retaining its issue loop fittings A very scarce seen named campaign medal to a confirmed Burma Rifles WW2 casualty Condition Mild toned VF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV 2nd issue with clasp \'Mohmand 1933\' to (9504 Sep. Nasir 1-7 Rajput R) Reference \'British Battles & Medals\' (7th edition, 2006), 1/7 Rajput are confirmed as having served in both the \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' & \'Mohmand 1933\' campaigns. In the latter campaign 1/7 Rajput had been serving with the \'Mohmand Column\' between 28 July to 3 October 1933 Note: In 1923, 1st Battalion 7th Rajput Regiment was one of the first 8 x British Indian Army units to be selected for the process of \'Indianisation\' of its officer cadre. Consequently Several of the Kings Indian Officers of 1/7 Rajput that served in the inter-war years went on to hold the highest command as Generals in the post independence Indian & Pakistan Army\'s. The most distinguished of 1/7 Rajput\'s KIO\'s being the future Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa, O.B.E., the first Indian to be Commander in Chief of the post 1947 Indian Army - and one of only 2 x Indians to have held the appointment of Field Marshal . Mula Singh - the recipient of the medal here offered - was serving as a Sepoy in 1/7 Rajput at the same time as Major K.M. Cariappa during the North West Frontier campaign of 1930-31 The recipient, Mula Singh, was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith and Rajput ethnicity from Rajputana, who held the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with 1st Battalion (Queen Victoria\'s Own Light Infantry) 7th Rajput Regiment, an infantry unit of the British Indian Army In 1931, 1/7 Rajput was a \'Mixed Company\' battalion comprised of: Rajputs and Punjabi Muslamans including Niazi Pathans 1/7 Rajput had a highly distinguished history, with its origins dating to its raising at Sessaram in 1798 as the, 2nd Battalion, 15th Regiment, Bengal Native Infantry. Like all forebear battalions of the 7th Rajput Regiment, that of 1/7 Rajput had remained \'Loyal to its Salt\' during the Indian Mutiny. 1/7 Rajput also had the rare distinction of carrying a \'Third or Honorary Colour\' bearing the words \'Lake and Victory\' that had been awarded in 1803, for the regiment\'s conspicuous gallantry and distinguished service during great Indian campaigns of Lord Lake (the regiment was allocated an extra Jemadar on the establishment for the \'Third Colour\') Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV 2nd type with 2 x clasps \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' & \'North West Frontier 1935\' (V-1798 Pte. Mohd. Zaman, I.A.V.C.) The recipient was a Punjabi Mussalman soldier, by ethnicity and religion, who served as a Private with the Indian Army Veterinary Corps of the British Indian Army Note: The Indian Army Veterinary Corps of the Indian Army was established on 14 December 1920 A scarce to regiment multi-clasp Indian General Service Medal Condition: Toned GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV 2nd type with clasp \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' (7543 Sep. Banta Singh, 4-11 Sikh R.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith who was serving as Sepoy (Private) with the 4th Battalion 11th Sikh Regiment of the British Indian Army 4/11 Sikh were the descendent unit of the famous 36th Sikhs - of \'Saraghari\' fame - the 36th Sikhs having been restyled 4/11 Sikh Regiment, in 1922 R. A scarce to regiment multi-clasp Indian General Service Medal Condition: Toned VF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV first issue. Silver with clasp \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\' (299 Sowar Bostan Khan, 42/Cavy.) Note: The number rank and given name officially re-impressed - and exactly as issued to the recipients Next of Kin Important: the recipient is confirmed Died (or Killed-in-Action?) in East Persia, 5 January 1920, and is commemorated on the Tehran Memorial, located at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery, Tehran, Iran The recipient was an a Punjabi Mussalman, who served as a Sowar (Trooper) with the 42nd Cavalry, a mounted regiment of the British Indian Army The 42nd Cavalry was a short lived, 'War Raised' regiment of the British Indian Arm. The 42nd Cavalry were raised in August 1918 - and subsequentl, barely three years later, was disbanded in 1921. It was a mixed class regiment comprising, Sikhs, Punjabi Musslamans, Pathans, Dogras & Hindustani Mussalmans Though short-lived, the regiment did experience active service, firstly serving with the 'Baluchistan Field Force' during the Third Afghan War of 1919, and later that year was deployed to the 'East Persia Force' in Persia, where the regiment served 1919-1920 (and for which it did not qualify for the General Service Medal 1918). During its service in Persia, patrolling the Persian borders, the 42nd Cavalry, had its regimental depot based at Sibi, Baluchistan (now in Pakistan) The regiment has 12 x casualties, all natives (including 3 x non-combatant followers), recorded by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Four names are recorded on the India Gate Memorial in Delhi, comprising 2 x other-ranks & 2 x followers, while the remaining 8 x deaths are recorded on the Tehran Memorial, comprising 7 x other-ranks & 1 x follower. The earliest death date amongst the 'East Persia' casualties is 21 December 1919, with the remaining 7 x deaths falling in the period 1-9 January 1920. Except for a solitary immediate award of an Indian Meritorious Service Medal being awarded to 42nd Cavalry (for service with Baluchistan Field Force / Third Afghan War), the native ranks of the regiment are not credited with any other gallantry medals for its services in Afghanistan or Est Persia Bostan Khan, son of Ranje Khan, was a native of, Thoa Khalsa, Kahuta, Paunjab (now in Pakistan) Presumably the death of Bostan Khan, in Persia, was due either to having died of ill-health, or, was killed or died of wounds received in a 'Police Action' A rare medal to a cavalry trooper who subsequently lost his life while serving in Persia (now Iran) in 1920 Condition: With official corrections about VF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV first issue. Silver with clasps \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\' (269 L-Dfdr. Lal Singh. B.M. Rfls.) Note: Upper clasp attached by a contemporary & customary silver rod The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, whose parent unit was the Toungoo Battalion Burma Military Police, and who during the Great War served as a Lance-Daffadar (Corporal) with the 'War Raised' Burma Mounted Rifles In addition to the rare IGS 1908 medal. the recipient was additionally awarded a General Service Medal 1918 with clasp 'South Persia', reference the respective medal roll of the Burma Mounted Rifles compiled and signed at Meiktila Cantonment, Burma, on 28 March 1924 (the roll showing the recipients parent unit as Toungoo Battalion B.M.P., in which unit he held the rank Sepoy and had the regimental number 4521. A total of 18 x Native Officers & Other Ranks, of the Toungoo Battalion Burma Military Police, served with the Burma Mounted Rifles in South Persia in 1918 An extremely rare campaign medal named to the short lived war raised Burma Mounted Rifles. A composite force of volunteers raised at, Maymyo, Burma, on 16 May 1916, as from amongst the 'mounted' sections of the Indian Ranks (Punjabi Musalamans & Sikhs) of the various Burma Military Police battalions. When originally raised, the unit was styled Burma Military Police Mounted Infantry and was temporarily lent by the Government of Burma for overseas service with the British Indian Army 1916-1920, during which time this class company regiment (comprising 2 x Sikh squadrons & 1 x Punjabi Musalaman sqiadron) was later re-styled the Burma Mounted Rifles on 26 May 1918, serving in South Persia (19 x I.D.S.M.'s for South Persia & Bushire) and on the North West Frontier of India (1 x I.D.S.M. awarded to 79 Lance Daffadar Nika Singh) By the time of the Quarterly Indian Army List, April 1920, the unit was restyled as Burma Military Police Mounted Infantry. The regiment does not appear again in the Indian Arrmy List after 1920, the unit having been disbanded and the men returned to their parent battalions of the Burma Military Police The Burma Mounted Rifles did not deploy and serve as a regiment during the Third Afghan War, and presumably given their regimental deployment with Sykes Force in South Persia, only individuals or section(s) from one of the Sikh squadrons of the Burma Mounted Rifles served on attachment with Baluchistan Force during the Third Afghan War Extremely rare named to this regiment Condition: Toned VF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV first issue. Silver. No clasp A contemporary miniature medal Complete with good length of silk issue riband and mounted in the swing-style suspended from a mounting bar that retains its hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Toned GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (50 Havr. Gul Azim, Swat Levies.) The recipient was a locally recruited tribesman holding the rank of Havildar' (Sergeant) while serving with the 'Swat Levies' a localized militia corps deployed for service in the tribal areas of the Swat Valley, on the North West Frontier of British India Raised in 1895, the Swat Levies never deployed outside of the North West Frontier region, but experienced considerable active service in Swat, Dir, Chitral, Bajawar and Malakand, including hostilities during the Third Afghan War of 1919 A desirable medal to one of the scarcer seen 'Frontier Corps' Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (Moharrir Nawab Ali, N.W. Militia.) The recipient Nawab Ali, held the appointment of 'Moharrir' - a 'Political Clerk' & scholar who could translate, write & maintain records in the Urdu and Persian scripts / language - while serving with the North Waziristan Militia The North Waziristan Militia, was a locally recruited and deployed Frontier Scouts unit that saw extensive active service within the 'Tribal Belt' lands of the North West Frontier of British India. In 1922 the unit was reorganized and restyled as the 'Tochi Scouts' Scarce medal to a Moharrir Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV first type silver issue, with 4 x clasp 'Waziristan 1919-21', 'Waziristan 1921-24', 'North West Frontier 1930-31', 'North West Frontier 1935' (V-10063 Pte. Fazal Dad, A.V.C.) Recipient was an Indian soldier serving as a Private with the Army Veterinary Corps of the Indian Army Note: The Army Veterinary Corps of the Indian Army was established on 14 December 1920 A scarce to regiment multi-clasp Indian General Service Medal Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV first type silver issue. With clasp \'Waziristan 1919-21\' (2351 Sepoy Behram Khan, 1-26 Pjbis.) Note: The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Muslim faith holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 1st Battalion 26th Punjabis, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army The origins of, 1st Battalion 26th Punjabis, date back to 1857, when it was raised as the18th Regiment of Punjab Infantry. It was restyled as the 26th Punjabis in 1903 and in 1922, became, 2nd Battalion 15th Punjab Regiment. In 1947, it was allocated to the Pakistan Army, where it continues to exist as, 10th Battalion Punjab Regiment Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV first type silver issue. With clasp \'Waziristan 1921-24\' (1004 Nk. Mohd. Din 1-12 F.F.R.) Note: The recipient was a Pujabi Musalman holding the NCO rank of Naik (Corporal) while serving with the 1st Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army The 1st Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment had it\'s origins in 1846 when it was originally raised as the 1st Sikh Infantry (its recruits being largley drawn from amongst unemployed former members of the recently vanquished Sikh \'Khalsa\'. An original constituent unit of the generic \'Punjab Frontier Force\' - the \'Piffers\' - the regiment was styled the 51st Sikhs (Frontier Force) in 1903, and became 1st Battalion (Prince of Wales\' Own Sikhs) 12th Frontier Force Regiment in 1922 Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV first type. Silver issue. With clasp 'Malabar 1920-22' (1914 Rfmn. Dauliya Sing Negi, 1-18 R. Garh Rfls.) Note: The recipient, an Indian soldier, was by ethnicity and faith a Garhwali Hindu who served as a Rifleman with 1st Battalion 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles, an infantry regiment of the British indian Army The 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles were established in 1922 by the amalagamation of the former 1st and 2nd Battalion of the 39th Garhwal Rifles. The Garhwalis had fought with great distinction and valour in France during the Great War, where two Victoria Cross were bestowed upon Garhwali 'Other-Ranks' for conspicuous gallantry while serving with the Indian Corps. In respect of their collective segood services in the Great War. the regiment was bestowed the rare honorofic 'Royal' title, a title held by only a very few Indian regiments The Malabar1921-22 clasp is the only clasp on the IGS series of medals that was awarded in respect of services in Southern India, the fighting being centred in the region of the 'Malabar Coast' in the present day state of 'Kerala' during the 'Moplah Rebellion' - a particularly hard fought insurrection! 1/18 Royal Garhwal Rifles served in Malabar during period November 1921 - June 1922, during which time the regiment incurred 19 casualties, comprising 3 x killed and 16 x wounded Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV first type. Silver issue. With clasp 'Waziristan 1921-24' (1215 Bglr. Pala Singh, 2-3 S. Prs.) Note: The recipient Pala Singh, was an Indian soldier and by faith a 'Sikh', who held the appointment of 'Bugler' while serving with 2nd Battalion 3rd Sikh Pioneers, an infantry regiment of the British indian Army Important: The 'Sikh Pioneers' (Class composition Mazbhi, Ramdassia and Lobana Sikhs) was a very short lived regiment of the Indian Army, only established in 1922 through the amalgamation of the former 23rd, 32nd and 34th Sikh Pioneers regiments. Inspite of their superb combined service history the 3rd Sikh Pioneers were disbanded in 1933. In 1941, the newly created Sikh Light Infantry, was granted the honours and traditions of the old 3rd Sikh Pioneers and its descendent units, and contnues to serve in 2019, as an infantry regiment of the Indian Army The IGS 1908 medal with clasp 'Waziristan 1921-24' was the last medal issue to be awarded to the 3rd Sikh Pioneers Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV first type. Silver issue. With clasp 'Waziristan 1921-24' (362 Sr. Zarin Khan. S.W. Scouts.) Note: The recipient Zarin Khan was by ethnicity a Pathan, who held the rank of 'Sowar' (Trooper) while serving with the Mounted Section of the South Waziristan Scouts, a 'Frontier Corps' based and deployed in the Southern Waziristan tribal area of the North West Frontier of British India Formerly known as the North Waziristan Militia (established in 1900), the South Waziristan Scouts were formed in 1921, with their Headquarters located at Jandola, in the tribal territory of South Waziristan, North West Frontier Province. Circa 1921 the South Waziristan Scouts (S.W.S.) comprised; A Headquarters Company, 2 x troops of Mounted Infantry (about 60 men in each troop, and considered very much the corps d'elite) and three infantry wings, comprising a total of 14 x British officers and 2,774 Pathan 'All-Ranks' Scarce seen to a mounted 'Sowar' of the Southern Waziristan Scouts Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV first type. Silver issue. With clasp \'Waziristan 1921-24\' (281 B-S. Natoo, L & S. Tpt.) Note: The recipient 'Natoo', was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith who had the trade of 'Blacksmith' while serving with the 'Local Service Transport', a sub-unit of the Supply & Transport Corps of the Indian Army Medals seen named 'L & S. Tpt' are rare - and this is the only example we have encountered Condition: GF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV first type. Silver issue. With clasp \'Waziristan 1921-24\' (Br. Dil Awar Khan, 1-4 Bo. Grs.) Note: The recipient Dil Awar Khan, was by faith a Muslim, locally enrolled 'Follower' who had the appointment of 'Bearer' (Servant, waiter or carrier) while serving with 1st Battalion 4th Bombay Grenadiers, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV first type. Silver with clasp 'Waziristan 1921-1924' (18604 Dvr. Bela Singh. 108 P. Bty) Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the appointment of 'Driver' while serving with the 108th Pack Battery, a 'Mountain Artillery' unit of the British Indian Army The 108th Pack Battery had it's origins in 1886, the lineage chronology of the unit being; 1886: No 2 Bengal Mountain Battery 1899: No 8 (Bengal) Mountain Battery 1901: Lahore Mountain Battery 1903: 28th Mountain Battery 1922: 108th (Lahore Pack Battery 1924: 108th (Lahore) Battery Royal Regiment of Artillery 1927: 8th Indian Mountain Battery Royal Artillery 1928: 8th Mountain Battery Royal Artillery 1939: 8th Mountain Battery Indian Regiment of Artillery 1942: 8th Indian Mountain Battery Indian Regiment of Artillery 1947: Transferred to the newly created Pakistan Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV first type. Silver. Royal Min issue with clasp \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\' (176868 A. Cpl. G. H. Cormode. M.G.C.) Medal & clasp verification: Medal & clasp entitlement confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of the Machine Gun Corps, reference WO 110/I14/180, which shows that the recipient qualified for the medal and clasp while serving with the 285th Company Machine Gun Corps. In addition to the IGS 1908 the recipient was also entitled to a British War Medal (silver), reference WO 329/1766 (M.G.C. medal roll), which roll shows that Acting Sergeant George Henry Cormode had previously served with the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment in which unit he had held the regimental number 26466, and served as an Acting Corporal. The recipient is also shown as having taken his final discharge from the British Army when he had been transferred to the Class Z (Arm Reserve) on, 18 February 1920 George Henry Cormode, second son of John Cormode (Mariner) & Louisa Jane Cormode (nee Radcliffe) was a native of, Ramsey, Isle of Man where he was born on, 14 June 1890. By the time of the 1911 National Census, George was employed as a 'Bootmaker' and residing with his widowed mother and 5 x siblings (4 x brothers & 1 younger sister) at, 60 Parliament Street, Ramsey, Isle of Man. His father had died in 1910, and his mother was by 1911, 'Head-of-House', and employed as a 'Shopkeeper' (on Own Account). During the Great War, George Henry Cormode joined the British Army, and served firstly with the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, with which regiment he served on 'Home Service' prior to being transferred to the Machine Gun Corps. During his military service he served overseas in British India, and saw active service with the 285th Company Machine Gun Corps during the Third Afghan War & North West Frontier operations of 1919. George H. Cormode is recorded as having died, at, Waltham Forrest, London, England, sometime during the last quarter of 1984 A choice example & near pristine Condition: EF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV second issue with clasp 'Burma 1930-32' (133 Hd. Const. Maung Kyaw Nyun, Police De.) Note: The recipient Maung Kyaw Nyun, was by ethnicity a 'Burman' (Bamar), serving as a Head Constable in the Police Department All Burmese personnel of the Police Department, were members of the Burmese Civil Police. Personnel of the the Burmese Civil Police did deploy in counter-insurgency operations, as ordered by the Civil Authority and in support of the Burma 'Military Police' and units of the Indian & British Army's. In particular, they were deployed in the fighting against the 'Black Hawks' during the Burma Revolt, or 'Say San Revolt' of 1930-1932 Significantly, it was amongst the ranks of the Burmese 'Civil Police' that the Government Forces incurred the highest number of fatal casualties during the Burma Revolt 190-1932, as borne out by the 'Official Casualty Returns to 10 June 1931', which shewed; - Army in Burma: 5 Killed & 5 Wounded - Burma Military Police: 12 Killed & 41 Wounded - Burma Civil Police: 32 Killed & 28 Wounded Condition:VF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV second issue with clasp 'Burma 1930-32' (4123 Nk. Nathe Khan, Res. Bn. B.M.P.) Note: The recipient Nathe Khan, was an Indian, 'Punjabi Musalman', (or 'PM'), serving as a Naik (Corporal) in the Reserve Battalion Burma Military Police By the 1930's the unbiquitous 'PM's' provided the backbone of the Indian Army, and Colonial para-military police forces, and had become the most the most favoured class of recruit for the Indian Army During the Burma Revolt and the fighting against the 'Black Hawk' insurgents, the Buma Military Police was extensively deployed and incurred the below casualties in the period through to 10 June 1931; - Burma Military Police: 12 Killed & 41 Wounded Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV second issue with clasp 'Burma 1930-32' (4571 Sep. Atma Singh, S.S.S. Bn. B.M.P.) Note: The recipient Atma Singh, was by faith a 'Sikh' from British India, serving as a Sepoy (Private) in the Southern Shan States Battalion, Burma Military Police During the Burma Revolt and the fighting against the 'Black Hawk' insurgents, the Buma Military Police was extensively deployed and incurred the below casualties in the period through to 10 June 1931; - Burma Military Police: 12 Killed & 41 Wounded Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV second issue with clasp 'Burma 1930-32' (Spl. Const. Saw Se Baw, Vol. Force.) Note: The recipient Saw Se Baw, was by ethnicity a 'Shan', serving as a Special Constable, in the 'Volunteer Force' The creation and appointment of Volunteer 'Special Constables' across Burma was a reaction to the growing anti-colonial sentiment and political movements that gathered pace in the inter-war years, at a time when Burma was still governed as part of British India. The 'Special Constables' reported to traditional local village headmen, and were operationally directed by the Burmese 'Civil Police' and their respective regional Deputy Commissioners. Although 'local' by definition and scope, Special Constables, did deploy in counter-insurgency operations, often in support of the Burma 'Military Police' and units of the Indian & British Army. In particular, Special Constables came under fire in the fighting against the 'Black Hawks' during the Burma Revolt, or 'Say San Revolt' of 1930-1932 Significantly, it was amongst the ranks of the lightly armed and widely dispersed Burmese 'Civil Police' (including Special Constables) that the Government Forces incurred most fatal casualties during the Burma Revolt 190-1932, as borne out by the 'Official Casualty Returns to 10 June 1931', which shewed; - Army in Burma: 5 Killed & 5 Wounded - Burma Military Police: 12 Killed & 41 Wounded - Burma Civil Police: 32 Killed & 28 Wounded Scarce seen rank and force for this medal & clasp issue Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV second type Calcutta Mint issue with clasp \'Burma 1930-32\' (71 Sep Amar Singh. 2 Rang Bn B.M.P.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith serving as a Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 2nd Rangoon Battalion Burma Military Police Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV second type Calcutta Mint issue with clasp \'Burma 1930-32\' (7148 Sigmn Gul Mohd I.S.C.) The recipient was by ethnicity and faith a Punjabi Musalman holding the rank of Signalman while serving with the Indian Signal Corps, of the British Indian Army Prior to 1920, the various Sappers & Miners units of the Indian Army had provided specialist company strength units of \'Signallers\'. Although the Indian Signal Corps was first - administratively - created in 1920, it was not until 1922 that the formal \'Indian Signals Corps\' first appeared as a designated formation in the Indian Army List Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV second type Calcutta Mint issue with clasp \'Burma 1930-32\' (Spl Const. Maung Zaw Pe. Vol Force.) Note: The recipient Maung Zaw Pe, was by ethnicity a 'Karen', serving as a Special Constable, in the 'Volunteer Force' The creation and appointment of Volunteer 'Special Constables' across Burma was a reaction to the growing anti-colonial sentiment and political movements that gathered pace in the inter-war years, at a time when Burma was still governed as part of British India. The 'Special Constables' reported to traditional local village headmen, and were operationally directed by the Burmese 'Civil Police' and their respective regional Deputy Commissioners. Although 'local' by definition and scope, Special Constables, did deploy in counter-insurgency operations, often in support of the Burma 'Military Police' and units of the Indian & British Army. In particular, Special Constables came under fire in the fighting against the 'Black Hawks' during the Burma Revolt, or 'Say San Revolt' of 1930-1932 Significantly, it was amongst the ranks of the lightly armed and widely dispersed Burmese 'Civil Police' (including Special Constables) that the Government Forces incurred most fatal casualties during the Burma Revolt 1930-1932, as borne out by the 'Official Casualty Returns to 10 June 1931', which shewed; - Army in Burma: 5 Killed & 5 Wounded - Burma Military Police: 12 Killed & 41 Wounded - Burma Civil Police: 32 Killed & 28 Wounded Scarce seen rank and force for this medal & clasp issue Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV second type Calcutta Mint issue with clasp \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' (Syce Feroz 1-6 G.R.) The recipient, by ethnicity and faith a Punjabi Musalman, was a non-combatant follower performing the trade of 'Syce' (groom) while serving with the 1st Battalion 6th Gurkha Rifles, of the British Indian Army Until transferring to the British Army on 1 January 1948, the regimental centre of the 6th Gurkha Rifles was located at Abbottobad Cantonment (now located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan) During the inter-war period 1919-1937, 'Bill Slim - later Field Marshal 'Bill' Slim, of 14th Army fame - was a long-time serving regimental officer of 1st Battalion 6th Gurkha Rifles, in which regiment the Indian Army Lists show him recorded 1919-1937, prior to him being posted as Officer Commanding 2nd Battalion 7th Gurkha Rifles in 1938. Whether Syce Feroz, ever performed the duties of a 'groom' for Bill Slim, is unknown........ Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV second type. Calcutta Mint issue with 2 x clasps \'Burma 1930-32\' & \'North West Frontier 1935\' Important: The medal, a Calcutta Mint strike is un-named as issued Note: The upper clasp is attached by contemporary rivets The medal fitted with an original silk issue riband, stitched as-worn and now faded and worn Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV second type. With 3 x clasps 'North West Frontier 1930-31' 'Mohmand 1933' 'North West Frontier 1935' (10019 Sep. Kesar Singh, 3-11 Sikh R.) Note: Upper clasps attached by rods. The medal and clasps all evenly toned Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of 'Sepoy' while serving with the 3rd Battalion (Rattray's Sikhs) 11th Sikh Regiment of the British Indian Army '3/11 Sikh' had it's origins in 1856. The full lineage & chronology of the regiment being; - 1856: Bengal Military Police Battalion - 1858: 1st Bengal Military Police Battalion - 1864: 45th (Rattray's Sikh) Regiment, Bengal Native Infantry - 1885: 45th (Rattray's Sikh) Regiment, Bengal Infantry - 1901: 45th (Rattray's) Sikh Infantry - 1903: 45th Rattray's Sikhs - 1922: 3rd Battalion (Rattray's Sikhs) 11th Sikh Regiment - 1945: 3rd Battalion (Rattray's Sikhs) Sikh Regiment The descendent unit continues to thrive in the present day Indian Army as 3rd Battalion Sikh Regiment - the multi-battalion Sikh Regiment is the most decorated infantry regiment of the Indian Army A fine multi-clasp medal to member of 'Rattray's Sikhs' Condition: toned GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-1935. GV silver issue first type with clasp \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\' (2047 Sowar Shadi Singh, R.I.S. Lcrs) Important: The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith serving as a \'Sowar\' (Trooper) with the 1st Patiala (Rajindra) Lancers, a cavalry regiment from the Indian Princely State of Patiala, the premier \'Sikh\' Princely State During the Great War and Third Afghan War, the regiment - as a constituent unit of the Imperial Service Cavalry Brigade (comprised of Imperial States Troops from the Indian Princely States) - served in Egypt & latterly in Mesopotamia (1915-1918) and in 1919, served with the Baluchistan Field Force in the Zhob Valley. It is estimated that the regiment suffered 71 x \'All-Ranks\' casualties in the period 1914-1919. The below following orders and decorations were awarded for their services in period 1914-1919; - OBI: First class x 1 - OBI: Second class x 3 - IDSM: x 1 - IMSM: x 20 \'Immediate\' awards - Serbia Order of White Eagle 4th class x 1 - Romana: Medaille Barbatiesi Credinta 3rd class x 1 - Mention in Despatches: x 12 The 1st Patiala (Rajindra) Lancers received the below following \'Battle Honours\' from the British for their services during the Great War & Third Afghan War: - Suez Canal - Egypt 1915-1916 - Mesopotamia 1916-18 - Afghanistan 1919 Prior to 1914, the regiment had been bestowed several earlier \'Battle Honours\' by the Maharajah of Patiala, viz;\'Delhi 1857\', \'Afghanistan 1878-79\' & \'Afghanistan 1897-98\' Patiala State was widely regarded as consistently providing amongst the finest competitive Polo playing teams in India during the days of the British Raj, with many if not most of their officer Polo players being drawn from the two Lancer regiments that they maintained A scarce and desirable Indian Princely States force unit Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35 . With 4 clasps 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919', 'Mahsud 1919-20', 'Waziristan 1919-21', 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (729 Sepoy Diwan Ali, 57/Rfls. F.F.) Recipient was a Punjabi Muslim, holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) at the time of qualifying for the medal and the earliest clasp, while serving with 57th (Wilde's) Rifles, Frontier Force, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army 57th Rifles / confirmed present and eligible for all 4 x medal clasps In 1922, 57th Rifles was restyled as 4th Battalion 13th Frontier Force Rifles The descendent unit of 57th Rifles, trasnferred to the Pakistan Army, and continues to serve in the Pakistan Army in 2018, as 9th Battalion Frontier Force Regiment Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35 GV 2nd issue with 2 x clasps \'Mohmand 1933\' & \'North West Frontier 1935\' (10813 Sep. Ranga Singh, 5-12 F.F.R Note: Upper clasp attached by contemporary rivets The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with 5th (Guides) Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army The most famous - and distinguished - unit of the British Indian Army was the Corps of Guides (1st Battalion Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides (Frontier Force) (Lumsden's) Infantry - that was restyled as 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment, in 1922 'Guides' - both British and Indian - under their new guise as 5/12 F.F.R. continued to perpetuate numerous deeds of supreme gallantry during the inter-war era, not least in the frontier campaigns of 1933 & 1935, as manifested by the heroism of former Etonian, Captain Godfrey Meynell - who had earlier received a rare Military Cross for 'Mohmand' - and was later awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross - a unique award of the British Empire's highest reward for gallantry to be issued during the reign of King Edward VIII, the uncrowned King; Quote (London Gazette 24 December 1935), His Majesty The King has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned officer : ? The late Captain Godfrey Meynell, M.C., 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides), 12th Frontier Force Regiment, Indian Army. For most conspicuous gallantry and extreme devotion to duty. On the 29th September, 1935, while operating against Mohmand tribesmen in the attack on Point 4080, Captain Meynell was Adjutant of the Battalion. In the final phase of the attack, the Battalion Commander was unable to get information from his most forward troops. Captain Meynell went forward to ascertain the situation and found the forward troops on the objective, but involved in a struggle against an enemy vastly superior in numbers. Seeing the situation he at once took over command of the men in this area. The enemy, by this time, was closing in on the position from three sides. Captain Meynell had at his disposal two Lewis guns and about thirty men. Although this party was maintaining heavy and accurate fire on the advancing enemy, the overwhelming numbers of the latter succeeded in reaching the position. Both the Lewis guns were damaged beyond repair and a fierce hand to hand struggle commenced. During the struggle Captain Meynell was mortally wounded and all his men were either killed or wounded. Throughout the action Captain Meynell endeavoured by all means to communicate the situation to Headquarters, but determined to hold on at all costs and encouraged his men to fight with him to the last. By so doing he inflicted on the enemy very heavy casualties which prevented them from exploiting their success. The fine example Captain Meynell set to his men, coupled with his determination to hold the position to the last, maintain the traditions of the Army and reflect the highest credit on the fallen officer and his comrades. Unquote. During the above Victoria Cross action, 5/12 F.F.R., only deployed about 370 x 'All-ranks' in the action, many of whom were killed, or wounded during the action A most desirable IGS 1908, to the most famous of all 'Frontier 'Force' units Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35 GV 2nd issue with 2 x clasps \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' & \'North West Frontier 1935\' (470 W-Carr Khoju 5-12 F.F.R.) Note: Upper clasp attached by contemporary rivets The recipient an attested non-combatant follower, was by ethnicity and faith a Dogra Hindu, who performed the important trade of \'Bhisti\' (Water-Carrier) while serving with the 5th (Queen Victoria\'s Own Corps Guides) Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army Kipling\'s immortal \'Gunga Din\', was based on an earlier \'Bhisti\' of the Corps of Guides Infantry who had been granted a Viceroys Commission for his conspicuous gallantry before \'Delhi\' during the Indian Mutiny The most famous - and distinguished - unit of the British Indian Army was the Corps of Guides (1st Battalion Queen Victoria\'s Own Corps of Guides (Frontier Force) (Lumsden\'s) Infantry - that was restyled as 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria\'s Own Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment, in 1922 \'Guides\' - both British and Indian - under their new guise as 5/12 F.F.R., continued to perpetuate numerous deeds of supreme gallantry during the inter-war era, not least in the frontier campaign 1935, as manifested by the heroism of former Etonian, Captain Godfrey Meynell - who had earlier been decorated with a Military Cross for services during the Chitral Reliefs of 1932 - and was later awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross - a unique award of the British Empire\'s highest reward for gallantry to be issued during the reign of King Edward VIII, the uncrowned King; Quote (London Gazette 24 December 1935), His Majesty The King has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned officer : The late Captain Godfrey Meynell, M.C., 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria\'s Own Corps of Guides), 12th Frontier Force Regiment, Indian Army. For most conspicuous gallantry and extreme devotion to duty. On the 29th September, 1935, while operating against Mohmand tribesmen in the attack on Point 4080, Captain Meynell was Adjutant of the Battalion. In the final phase of the attack, the Battalion Commander was unable to get information from his most forward troops. Captain Meynell went forward to ascertain the situation and found the forward troops on the objective, but involved in a struggle against an enemy vastly superior in numbers. Seeing the situation he at once took over command of the men in this area. The enemy, by this time, was closing in on the position from three sides. Captain Meynell had at his disposal two Lewis guns and about thirty men. Although this party was maintaining heavy and accurate fire on the advancing enemy, the overwhelming numbers of the latter succeeded in reaching the position. Both the Lewis guns were damaged beyond repair and a fierce hand to hand struggle commenced. During the struggle Captain Meynell was mortally wounded and all his men were either killed or wounded. Throughout the action Captain Meynell endeavoured by all means to communicate the situation to Headquarters, but determined to hold on at all costs and encouraged his men to fight with him to the last. By so doing he inflicted on the enemy very heavy casualties which prevented them from exploiting their success. The fine example Captain Meynell set to his men, coupled with his determination to hold the position to the last, maintain the traditions of the Army and reflect the highest credit on the fallen officer and his comrades. Unquote. During the above Victoria Cross action, 5/12 F.F.R., only deployed about 370 x \'All-ranks\' in the action, many of whom were killed, or wounded during the action For their gallantry during the epic North West Frontier actions of 1935, the below following decorations were awarded to the Indian \'All-Ranks\' of 5th (Queen Victoria\'s Own Corps Guides) Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment: - Indian Order of Merit x 3 - Indian Distinguished Service Medal: x 12 A most desirable IGS 1908, to a hard-worked \'Bhsiti\' - performing the extremely hazardous task of providing \'Pani\' (water) during battle, and who served attached to the most famous of all \'Frontier \'Force\' units Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-35 GV 2nd issue with 2 x clasps \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' & \'North West Frontier 1935\' (7598 Sep Hari Singh, 5-12 F.F.R.) Note: Upper clasp attached by contemporary rivets The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with 5th (Guides) Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army The most famous - and distinguished - unit of the British Indian Army was the Corps of Guides (1st Battalion Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides (Frontier Force) (Lumsden's) Infantry - that was restyled as 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment, in 1922 'Guides' - both British and Indian - under their new guise as 5/12 F.F.R., continued to perpetuate numerous deeds of supreme gallantry during the inter-war era, not least in the frontier campaign 1935, as manifested by the heroism of former Etonian, Captain Godfrey Meynell - who had earlier been decorated with a Military Cross for services during the Chitral Reliefs of 1932 - and was later awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross - a unique award of the British Empire's highest reward for gallantry to be issued during the reign of King Edward VIII, the uncrowned King; Quote (London Gazette 24 December 1935), His Majesty The King has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned officer : The late Captain Godfrey Meynell, M.C., 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides), 12th Frontier Force Regiment, Indian Army. For most conspicuous gallantry and extreme devotion to duty. On the 29th September, 1935, while operating against Mohmand tribesmen in the attack on Point 4080, Captain Meynell was Adjutant of the Battalion. In the final phase of the attack, the Battalion Commander was unable to get information from his most forward troops. Captain Meynell went forward to ascertain the situation and found the forward troops on the objective, but involved in a struggle against an enemy vastly superior in numbers. Seeing the situation he at once took over command of the men in this area. The enemy, by this time, was closing in on the position from three sides. Captain Meynell had at his disposal two Lewis guns and about thirty men. Although this party was maintaining heavy and accurate fire on the advancing enemy, the overwhelming numbers of the latter succeeded in reaching the position. Both the Lewis guns were damaged beyond repair and a fierce hand to hand struggle commenced. During the struggle Captain Meynell was mortally wounded and all his men were either killed or wounded. Throughout the action Captain Meynell endeavoured by all means to communicate the situation to Headquarters, but determined to hold on at all costs and encouraged his men to fight with him to the last. By so doing he inflicted on the enemy very heavy casualties which prevented them from exploiting their success. The fine example Captain Meynell set to his men, coupled with his determination to hold the position to the last, maintain the traditions of the Army and reflect the highest credit on the fallen officer and his comrades. Unquote. During the above Victoria Cross action, 5/12 F.F.R., only deployed about 370 x 'All-ranks' in the action, many of whom were killed, or wounded during the action A most desirable IGS 1908, to the most famous of all 'Frontier 'Force' units Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35 GV 2nd issue with 2 x clasps'Mohmand 1933' & 'North West Frontier 1935' (11055 Sep. Amar Singh, 5-12 F.F.R.) The recipeint was by faith a Sikh, holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with 5th (Guides) Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army Note: The most famous - and distinguished - unit of the British Indian Army was the Corps of Guides (1st Battalion Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides (Frontier Force) (Lumsden's) Infantry - that was restyled as 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment, in 1922 'Guides' - both British and Indian - under their new guise as 5/12 F.F.R. continued to perpetuate numerous deeds of supreme gallantry during the inter-war era, not least in the frontier campaigns of 1933 & 1935, as manifested by the heroism of former Etonian, Captain Godfrey Meynell - who had earlier received a rare Military Cross for 'Mohmand' - and was later awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross - a unique award of the British Empire's highest reward for gallantry to be issued during the reign of King Edward VIII, the uncrowned King; Quote (London Gazette 24 December 1935), His Majesty The King has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned officer : ? The late Captain Godfrey Meynell, M.C., 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides), 12th Frontier Force Regiment, Indian Army. For most conspicuous gallantry and extreme devotion to duty. On the 29th September, 1935, while operating against Mohmand tribesmen in the attack on Point 4080, Captain Meynell was Adjutant of the Battalion. In the final phase of the attack, the Battalion Commander was unable to get information from his most forward troops. Captain Meynell went forward to ascertain the situation and found the forward troops on the objective, but involved in a struggle against an enemy vastly superior in numbers. Seeing the situation he at once took over command of the men in this area. The enemy, by this time, was closing in on the position from three sides. Captain Meynell had at his disposal two Lewis guns and about thirty men. Although this party was maintaining heavy and accurate fire on the advancing enemy, the overwhelming numbers of the latter succeeded in reaching the position. Both the Lewis guns were damaged beyond repair and a fierce hand to hand struggle commenced. During the struggle Captain Meynell was mortally wounded and all his men were either killed or wounded. Throughout the action Captain Meynell endeavoured by all means to communicate the situation to Headquarters, but determined to hold on at all costs and encouraged his men to fight with him to the last. By so doing he inflicted on the enemy very heavy casualties which prevented them from exploiting their success. The fine example Captain Meynell set to his men, coupled with his determination to hold the position to the last, maintain the traditions of the Army and reflect the highest credit on the fallen officer and his comrades. Unquote. During the above Victoria Cross action, 5/12 F.F.R., only deployed about 370 x 'All-ranks' in the action, many of whom were killed, or wounded during the action A most desirable IGS 1908, to the most famous of all 'Frontier 'Force' units Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35 GV second issue with clasp \'North West Frontier 1935\' (Bearer Sherzaman, 1-4 G.R.) The recipient was an attested non-combatant follower of the Mussalman faith, who held the appointment of \'Bearer\' (an Officer\'s Servant or Mess Servant), while serving with the 1st Battalion (Prince of Wale\'s Own) Gurkha Rifles of the British Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. EdVII silver issue with clasp \'North West Frontier 1908\' (3132 Sowar Kapur Singh (3) 21st. Cavy.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith serving as a Sowar (Trooper) with the 21st Cavalry (Frontier Force), a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Note: The numeral 3 in brackets (3) after the recipient\'s name indicates that he was the third man of the exact same name to serve in the regiment at the same time - each of which were of course allocated unique regimental numbers on attestation, but would have bene referred to within the regiment as Kapur Singh \'the first, the second, the third etc.\'.... The regiment had its origins in 1849 when it was raised by Henry Daly as the 1st Regiment of Punjab Cavalry, and subsequently a constituent regiment of what became the Punjab Frontier Force The regiment participated in several \'Frontier\' campaigns during the latter half of the 19th century, and its foreign service in that period was recognised by the award of two theatre battle honours: - Abyssinia - Afghanistan 1878-80 In 1922 the 21st Cavalry merged with the 23rd Regiment of Cavalry, Punjab Frontier Force to become 11th Prince Albert Victor\'s Own Cavalry (Frontier Force) Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. George V first type silver Calcutta Mint issue with clasp \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\' (2823 Sowar Shamshar Khan, 2/Lncrs.) The recipient was a Hindustani Musalman, serving as a Sowar (Trooper) with the 2nd (Gardner's Horse) Lancers, a mounted cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Per the Indian Army List of April 1919, the composition of the 2nd Lancers by ethnicity comprised: - 1 x Squadron: Sikhs - 1 x Squadron: Jats - 1 x Squadron: Rajputs - 1 x Squadron: Hindustani Musalmans 2nd (Gardners Horse) Lancers had its origins dating back to its raising in the state of 'Oudh' (later United Provinces) in 1803, by the Scottish 'Soldier of Fortune', William Linnaeus Gardner, a former officer of the 74th Highlanders, and later Mercenary Officer with the Mahratta ruler of Indore, who latterly was in the employ of the East India Company. In 1922, the 2nd Lancers amalgamated with the 4th Cavalry, and was restyled 2nd Lancers (Gardner's Horse), and in 1935 became known as 2nd Royal Lancers (Gardner's Horse). The descendent regiment continues to serve in the Indian Army in 2022, as 2nd Lancers (Gardner's Horse), an armoured tank regiment Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. George V first type silver Calcutta Mint issue with clasp \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\' (4820 Sowar Naurang Singh. 33. Lt. Cavy.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, serving as a Sowar (Trooper) with the 33rd Queen Victoria's Light Cavalry, a mounted cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Per the Indian Army List of April 1919, the authorised composition of the 33rd Light Cavalry was: - 1 x Squadron: Jats - 1 x Squadron: Sikhs - 1 x Squadron: Khaimkanis - 1 x Squadron: Musalman Rajputs - 1 x Squadron: 'Additional' The 33rd Light Cavalry had its origins in the old Bombay Army of the East India Company. It was raised in 1820. In 1922 the regiment was amalgamated with the 34th Prince Albert Victor's Own Poona Horse, with the newly fused regiment subsequently being restyled as 17th (Queen Victoria's Own) Poona Horse The descendent regiment continues to serve in the Indian Army in 2022, as 2nd Lancers (Gardner's Horse), an armoured tank regiment Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. George V first type silver Calcutta Mint issue with clasp \'Waziristan 1919-21\' (3699 Sowar Isher Singh, 28 Cavy.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith and Rajputana Rajput ethnicity who served as a Sowar (Trooper) with the 28th Cavalry, a mounted cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Per the Indian Army List of April 1919, the composition of the 28 Cavalry was:d: - 1 x Squadron: Madras & Dekhani Musslamans - 1 x Squadron: Punjabi Musalmans - 1 x Squadron: Rajputana Rajputs - 1 x Squadron: Jats The 28th Cavalry were one of the oldest regiments of the British Indian Army, that could trace its origins to1784, when it was raised in the old Madras Army of the East India Company During the Great War the 2th had a unique service history. In 1914, the regiment was stationed in Quetta as part of the 4th (Quetta) Division.In July 1915 two squadrons were sent to Persia where they were mounted on camels. In this role they were tasked with stopping German agents from traveling across Persia to Afghanistan. The remainder of the regiment was posted to Persia in November 1915. Following the Russian Revolution the regiment was sent to Trans-Caspasia in May 1918 to assist the White Russian Menshevik forces to fight the Bolsheviks. In April 1919 the regiment returned to Meshed in Persia, where it stayed for seven months employed in escorting convoys. In November 1919 the regiment started back for India and reached Lucknow in February 1920. In 1921 the 28th Light Cavalry left Lucknow for Dera Ismail Khan on the North West Frontier of British India In 1922, the regiment was re-styled 7th Light Cavalry. The regiment continues to serve in the present day Indian Army, an armoured tank regiment A very scarce medal & clasp on the market seen named to the 28th Cavalry The medal cleaned with contact wear & a severe 'Bazaar Wallah' silver test mark on reverse edge Condition: GF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. George V first type silver with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (Dfdr. Bhagwan Singh. Nabha I.S. Infy.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, holding the rank of Dafadar (Sergeant) while serving on attachment with the 1st Nabha Akhal Infantry, an Imperial States Infantry unit from the Sikh Princely State of Nabha Important: The recipient was a cavalryman 'Dafadar' from the Nabha Lancers serving on attachment with Nabha Akal, Imperial States Infantry Note: The Princely State of Nabha - with a tradition of having supported the British Imperial Army in previous campaigns, viz Indian Mutiny & Second Afghan War - joined the Imperial States Scheme in 1889, at which time the State committed to provide both a cavalry (Nabha Imperial Service Lancers) and infantry units (1st Nabha Akal Infantry) to the scheme. Subsequently both the cavalry and infantry from Nabha State served on the North West Frontier of India 1897-1898. However, the cavalry regiment left the scheme in 1905, and only the 1st Nabha Akal Infantry served overseas in the Great War and later in the Third Afghan War 1919 Scarce to a Sikh Cavalryman from Nabha Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. George V first type silver with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (Rahmatullah, Servt., Loharu State.) The recipient Rahmatullah, was an Indian civilian working as a 'Servant' in the employment of the Nawab of Loharu's Royal Household establishment Note: The Indian Princely State of Loharu, had only a token military unit, the Loharu Camel Sowars, however the state was not a member of the Imperial States Scheme (by 1914 there were twenty-nine Indian states that provided soldiers for the Imperial Service Troops scheme), and consequently did not contribute combat troops for servce with the Imperial forces. The medal here offered is almost certainly the award given to the personal 'Servant' who attended to Sahibzada Mirza Aitizaz ud-din Ahmad Khan (Humayun Mirza) 1899-1951 - a Royal Prince - and the fifth son of the 'Nawab' ( H.E. The Hon Fakhr ud-Daula, Nawab Haji Mirza Sir Amir ud-din Ahmad Khan Bahadur [Farrukh Mirza], Nawab of Loharu, KCIE ) who as an acting 2nd-Lieut of the Indian Army is recorded as having served during the Third Afghan War as ADC to the General Officer Commanding (GOC) Baluchistan district 1919 Sahibzada Mirza Aitizaz ud-din Ahmad Khan [Humayun Mirza], IPM, was born at Malerkotla, on 6 September 1899 (the son of Akhtari Begum). Educated at the prestigious Aitchison College (Lahore) and Mayo College (Ajmer). He served with the . Loharu Camel Sowars, 1918-1919, and was acting 2nd-Lieutenant, Indian Army, when he served in the Third Afghan War as ADC to the GOC Baluchistan district 1919. Was Political Agent Punjab 1919-1920. Joined Indian Police as Assistant Superintendent 1920; Acting Superintendent 1926; Superintendent 1930 (Awarded Indian Police Medal). He was Officer-in-charge Special Enquiries Agency 1941, and opted for Pakistan in 1947. Inspector-General of Police Special Branch 1947-1951. He was twice married firstly in 1918 to Mumtaz Begum Sahiba., and secondly to Imtiaz Khanum. He was killed in an air crash near Jhelum in 1951. He had issue of three sons and two daughters Rare - and quite possibly unique - to a 'Servant' from the Royal Household of the small Princely State of Loharu The medal here offered quite likely being the only officially named campaign medal named to to Loharu State Rare Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. George V first type silver with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (Supdt. N. Daly. Civil Dept.) Note: Recipient also confirmed awarded 1935 Jubilee Medal The 1935 Jubilee Medal Roll 'India Allocation' describes the recipient as - Daly, Norman Dermot, Superintendent, Northern India Salt Revenue, Cawnpore See the Ancestry genealogical website for a good photograph of the recipient taken in the gardens of Government House Calcutta showing the recipient in 'Morning Dress' with both medals up, and holding a 'Sun Helmet' Norman Headley Dermot Stewart Daly, son of Dennis James Daly (Banker) & Blanche Isabelle Daly (nee) was born on 9 December 1891 at Dehra Dun, India. Like his father before him, he was 'Country Born' in India. Norman joined the Government of India's 'Civil Department' sometime before 1914, and was posted to the Northern India Salt Revenue Department, where he held subsequent appointments and postings across Northern India. The 1915 issue of 'Thackers Indian Directory' issue of 1915, has Norman listed as 'Assistant Superintendent' Salt Department resident at Malgin, Kohat (Northern Baluchistan) Norman Daly (Salt Department) married Nora Kirwan (daughter of David Kirwan) at Lahore Cathedral, Lahore, Punjab Province, India, on 17 October 1914. Norman appears to have continued residing in India through the Second World, during which he served in a local volunteer capacity (The Ancestry Genealogical Website has some photographs of him posing in uniform, including one with rifle slung, wearing what looks like a planters felt hat with an armband 'S.P.' together with a large dog....presumably taken before patrol? Norman Daly is recorded as having died at Norfolk, England, sometime during the third quarter of 1969 Note: We have seen reference to at least 1 x Northern India Salt Revenue Department, credited with being the officer in charge of a local levy corps in 20th Century India! A very interesting and scarce seen medal to a Government of India European officer of the Civil Department - especially one employed with the Northern India Salt Revenue Department Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. George V first type silver with clasp \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\' (Acctt. B. Shiv Dayal, Cantt. Magtes Dept.) The recipient was an Indian of the Hindu faith, who was employed as an Accountant while serving with the Cantonment Magistrate's Department Rare seen named to Cantonment Magistrates Department Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. George V first type silver with clasp \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\' (Sayed Mehdi Shah, Eductn. Dept. N.W.F.P.) The recipient was an Indian, who was employed with the Education Department of the North West Frontier Province Silver 'Bazaar Wallah' test mark on rim of medal that does not affect any naming A most interesting category of medal recipient to a rare seen civilian 'Provincial' government department. Rare Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV 1st issue with clasp \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\' (392 Cnsble Nadir Shah, Police Dept) The medal has been officially skimmed and then issued with official impressed naming, and is exactly as issued by the Calcutta Mint The recipient was by faith a Mussalman policeman holding the rank of \'Constable\' while serving with the Police Department on the North West Frontier Province of British India An uncommonly fine condition medal of attractive bright appearance Condition: About EF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV 1st type Royal Mint issue with clasp \'Malabar 1921-22\' (5820151 Pte. W. Millar. Suffolk. R) The \'Malabar1921-22\' clasp is the only clasp in the IGS series of medals that was awarded in respect of services in Southern India, the fighting being centred in the region of the \'Malabar Coast\' in the present day state of \'Kerala\' during the \'Moplah Rebellion\' - a particularly hard fought insurrection! Medal(s) and clasp verification: Private William Millar\'s entitlement to the medal and clasp is confirmed per the respective regimental campaign medal roll of the 1st Battalion Suffolk Regiment. In addition the recipient - a long serving professional soldier- was entitled to the Great War and Long Service medals per below cited sources: - 1914-15 Star: WO 329/2651 No 7754 A/Cpl to France 16 January 1915 - British War Medal Silver issue: WO 329/885 - Interallied Victory Medal: WO 329/885 - IGS 1908 \'Malabar 1921-22\': WO 100/I21/487 compiled, Gibraltar, 14 July 1925 - Military Long Service & Good Conduct Medal: GV issue Army Order 150 of 1927 Note: All the recipients medals are recorded on his respective Medal Index Card, that is held and accessible at The National Archives William Millar was a professional soldier who served his entire regimental career with the Suffolk Regiment, which unit he was posted to in October 1908. William is known to have enlisted in the British Army sometime between 25 September (No 7749 Arthur Deal) to 20 October 1907 (No 7755 Alfred Green). At the outbreak of the Great War in August 1914, Private William Millar was serving at Khartoum, Sudan, with 1st Battalion Suffolk Regiment. William Millar holding the appointment \'Lance-Corporal\' entered in theatre of war, France, in January 1915, where he disembarked at the port of Le Havre. While serving in France & Flanders, 1/Suffolk\'s served under higher formation, 28th Division. In October 1915, 1/Suffolks embarked at the French port of Marseilles, for deployment in theatre of war Salonika. Private William Millar survived the Great War, and in 1920, was allocated his unique \'Army Number\' which was in the block 5819001-5875000 that was allocated to The Suffolk Regiment Condition: About EF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV 2nd issue with clasp \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' (9478 Sep. Hazara Singh, 2-12 F.F.R.) With official corrections to last letters of forename \'RA\' only, and exactly as issued Died as Prisoner of War: Lance-Naik Hazara Singh 2nd Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment is confirmed having died somewhere in enemy occupied South East Asia on, 27 August 1944. Hazara Singh, a Sikh soldier, was the son of Rur Singh, of Monawali, Sialkot, Punjab, British India (now located in Pakistan) The life and supreme sacrifice of Hazara Singh is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, on Column 231 of the Singapore Memorial located at Kranji, Singapore Within Kranji War Cemetery stands the SINGAPORE MEMORIAL, bearing the names of over 24,000 casualties of the Commonwealth land and air forces who have no known grave. Many of these have no known date of death and are accorded within CWGC records the date or period from when they were known to be missing or captured. The land forces commemorated by the memorial died during the campaigns in Malaya and Netherlands East Indies or in subsequent captivity, including many of them during the construction of the Burma-Thailand railway, or at sea while being transported into imprisonment elsewhere. The memorial also commemorates airmen who died during operations over the whole of southern and eastern Asia and the surrounding seas and oceans The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith who held the rank of Sepoy (Private), and served with the 2nd Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment Second World War Campaign Medals: In addition to his pre-war India General Service Medal, Hazara Singh would have qualified for the below following campaign medals, that may have been issued to his notified next of kin: - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Pacific Star. No clasp - Defence Medal (served in Malaya theatre from April 1941) - War Medal 2/12 Frontier Force Regiment, deployed to Malaya in March/April 1941, where it was part of 8th Indian Infantry Brigade and subsequently fought during the ill-fated Malaya campaign, with the remnants of the regiment (including surviving attested followers), surrendering at Singapore Colony on, 15 February 1942 Victoria Cross battalion: The only Victoria Cross of the Malaya campaign to be awarded to the British Indian Army, was the award to the Commanding Officer, 2nd Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment, Arthur Edward Cumming Brigadier Arthur Edward Cumming VC OBE MC (18 June 1896 – 10 April 1971) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, who had been born in Karachi, British India, and attended Karachi Grammar School Cumming was 45 years old, and a lieutenant colonel commanding the 2/12th Frontier Force Regiment, in the Indian Army during World War II. Lt. Col Cumming and his battalion were defending an airfield during the Battle of Malaya when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC (currently displayed at the National Army Museum) On 3 January 1942 near Kuantan, Malaya, the Japanese made a furious attack on the battalion and a strong enemy force penetrated the position. Lieutenant Colonel Cumming, with a small party of men, immediately led a counter-attack and although all his men became casualties and he, himself, had two bayonet wounds in the stomach he managed to restore the situation sufficiently for the major portion of the battalion and its vehicles to be withdrawn. Later he drove in a carrier, under very heavy fire, collecting isolated detachments of his men and was again wounded. His gallant actions helped the brigade to withdraw safely Cumming was one of a small number of officers and men who were ordered to be evacuated from Singapore before the island was surrendered on 15 February 1942. Cumming subsequently commanded a battalion of the 9th Jat Regiment before his promotion to brigadier and command of the 63rd Indian Brigade during the Burma campaign. From 1944 to his retirement in 1947 Brigadier Cumming was in command of the Dehra Dun District in India. A scarce seen campaign medal named to a loyal Sikh soldier fought in the fighting retreat of 11th Indian Division down the length of the Malay Peninsula in December 1941 - January 1942, who \'Kept his Salt\' to the King Emperor, and died while a Prisoner of War in South East Asia Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV Calcutta Mint second issue with clasp \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' (8804 Sep. Ali Khan. Kurram Mil.) The recipient Ali Khan, held the rank of 'Sepoy' (Private) while serving with the Kurram Militia, a 'Frontier Corps' that was based and deployed in the Kurram Valley 'Tribal Territory' region of the North West Frontier of British India The Kurram Militia (established in 1892), was headquartered at 'Parachinar', and was organized in two wings each of which comprised of 3 x companies. By 1905, the total number of all-ranks serving in the Kurram Militia was reported to be 1475 The native ranks of the Kurram Militia were recruited exclusively from the local 'Turi' tribesmen. Amongst the Pathan tribes of the North West Frontier, the 'Turi' were distinct as being adherents of the Muslim 'Shiah' sect, whereas the clans in the surrounding tribal areas bordering the Kurram Valley were adherents of the 'Sunni' sect Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first issue, silver, with clasp \'Malabar 1921-22\' (Risaladar Abdul Hakim. Hyderabad Usmania Cavalry.) The recipient was a native officer of the Muslim faith who held the junior commissioned officer rank of \'Risaldar\' while in the service of the Cavalry arm of the Hyderabad State Forces At the time of the Moplah Rebellion, the Nizam (Ruler) of Hyderabad was Osman Ali Khan, also called Usman Ali Khan (born April 6, 1886, Hyderabad, India—died February 24, 1967, Hyderabad). Osman Ali was the ruler of Hyderabad, a territory the size of Italy, in the period 1911–48 and was its constitutional president until 1956. For many years he was also reported to have been the richest man in the world. The Nizam maintained a large state army, and during the Great War had sent a composite regiment of Hyderabad cavalry to serve overseas in support of the British in the Great War. His personal corps of bodyguards, the \'African Cavalry Guards\' were drawn from amongst India\'s \'Sidi\' community who were descendants of African mercenaries and slaves. Perhaps the Nizam\'s greatest remaining legacy in Hyderabad, was the creation of Osmania University - that was named in his honour All IGS 1908 medals with the Malabar clasp named to Indian Princely States personnel, are rare on the market, as only a very few personnel, served in theatre and qualified for the medal. A rare, and quite possibly unique medal named to native officer from the Princely State of Hyderabad Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with 3 x clasps \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\', \'Waziristan 1919-21\' & \'Waziristan N.W.F. 1921-24\' (235 Rfm. Jeet Sing Rawat, 4-39 R. Garh. Rif) Second clap attached by rivets and top clasp attached by a silver rod The recipient was an Indian soldier of Garhwali ethnicity and the Hindu faith, who held the rank of \'Rifleman\' while serving with the 4th Battalion 39th Royal Garhwal Rifles, an infantry unit of the British Indian Army 4/39 Garhwal Rifles was a war raised battalion of the Indian Army that was raised at Dehra Dun Cantonment in October 1918. Unlike the majority of war raised battalions in the British Indian Army, 4/39 were not disbanded - largely due to their well earned hard fighting reputation earned in Waziristan 1919-1921, and in 1922, the battalion was restyled, 10th (Training) Battalion 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles Victoria Cross battalion: The only British Officer to be decorated with a Victoria Cross for the Waziristan Campaign 1919-1921, was Lieutenant William David Kenny 4th Battalion, 39th Garhwal Rifles. His award was published in the London Gazette issue of 9 August 1920, the highly inspirational citation is quoted below: Quote, Lieutenant William David Kenny, Officer Commanding ‘D’ Company, 4/39th Garhwal Rifles. For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty near Kot Kai (Waziristan) on the 2nd January, 1920, when in command of a company holding an advanced covering position, which was repeatedly attacked by the Mahsuds in greatly superior numbers. For over four hours this officer maintained his position, repulsing three determined attacks, being foremost in the hand-to-hand fighting which took place, and repeatedly engaging the enemy with bomb and bayonet. His gallant leadership undoubtedly saved the situation and kept intact the right flank, on which depended the success of the operation and the safety of the troops in rear. In the subsequent withdrawal recognising that a diversion was necessary to enable the withdrawal of the company, which was impeded by their wounded, with a handful of his men he turned back and counter-attacked the pursuing enemy, and, with the rest of his party, was killed fighting to the last. This very gallant act of self-sacrifice not only enabled the wounded to be withdrawn, but also averted a situation which must have resulted in considerable loss of life Unquote. As a measure of the severity of the fighting in Waziristan 1920, the below following Indian gallantry awards and mentions in despatches were awarded to Garhwali All-Ranks: - Indian Order of Merit: x 3 (all 2nd Class) - Indian Distinguished Service Medal: x 10 - Mention-in-Despatches: x 15 Reference \'Historical Record of the 39th Royal Garhwal Rifles 1887-1922\' (Gale 7 Polden, 1922) the regimental history records that there was a total of 127 x battle casualties incurred by 4th Battalion 39th Garhwal Rifles during the Third Afghan War 1919 and Waziristan 1919-21, as under: - British Officers: 4 Killed & 3 x Wounded - Garhwali Officers: 3 x Wounded - Garhwali Other Ranks: 63 x Killed & 121 Wounded The vast majority of the above casualties were for the fighting in \'Waziristan during 1920\' A superb example on extremely desirable multi-clasp campaign medal for \'hard-fighting\' that was awarded to to a Garhwali soldier Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with 4 x clasps, \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\', \'Waziristan 1919-21\', \'Waziristan 1921-24\' & \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' (4053 Sepoy Ujagar Singh, 1/76 Pjbs.) Upper clasps attached by rivets The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith who was holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) in 1919 while serving with the 1st Battalion 76th Punjabis, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army Medal and clasps verification: The medal rolls for Indian recipients of the IGS 1908 medal and clasps are, as of 2024, not accessible in the public domain. However various editions of the Indian Army List for the period 1919-1931 confirm that the unit as 1/76 Pjbs & later as 3/1 Punjab was serving operationally on the North West Frontier for all the campaign periods, while the Indian Army List Supplement for January 1939 under \'War Services of Indian Officers\' shows that no less than 8 Viceroy\'s Commissioned Officers of 3/1 Punjab are listed with the exact same 4 clasp medal entitlement 1st Battalion 76th Punjabis: The origins of the regiment date back to the raising of the 16th Carnatic Battalion of the Madras Presidency Army in 1776. In it\'s long and distinguished career the regiment underwent numerous name changes - as reflected in the below appended chronology of the regimental lineage. In 1914, in common with all other non-Gurkha infantry regiments of the British Indian Army, the 76th Punjabis were a single battalion regiment. Initially, in the period 1814-16, they served in the Great War as \'76th Punjabis\' , being deployed to Mesopotamia where the regiment fought in the Battle of Ctesiphon and then retired towards Kut al Amara, where it was besieged by the Turks with the rest of the 6th Division. The regiment resolutely resisted all Turkish attempts to overwhelm the defences of Kut al Amara, suffering 171 casualties during the 150 days long siege. But after the failure of the British to relieve them, the starving garrison of Kut was forced to surrender on 29 April 1916. The 76th Punjabis became prisoners of war and suffered terrible privations during their long captivity. Out of the 341 officers men present with the regiment at the commencement of the siege in December 1915, 72 died during the siege, while another 101 died during the captivity. The 76th Punjabis were re-formed on 1 January 1917 and moved to Chaman on the North West Frontier. On 16 October 1917, the regiment raised a second battalion at Nasirabad. In December 1918, 208 Kut prisoners returned to the battalion after their release from Turkish captivity. The 1st Battalion 76th Punjabis took part in the Third Afghan War of 1919, and was widely deployed on the North West Frontier of India during the subsequent inter-war frontier campaigns. In 1922, 1/76th Punjabis was restyled 3rd Battalion 1st Punjab Regiment, and in 1947 was allocated to the Pakistan Army. The descendent unit continues in 2024, to serve in the Pakistan Army as, 3rd Battalion The Punjab Regiment Regimental lineage: - 1776 16th Carnatic Battalion - 1784 16th Madras Battalion - 1796 2nd Battalion 5th Regiment of Madras Native Infantry - 1824 16th Regiment of Madras Native Infantry - 1885 16th Regiment of Madras Infantry - 1901 16th Madras Infantry - 1903 76th Punjabis - 1917 1st Battalion 76th Punjabis - 1922 3rd Battalion 1st Punjab Regiment - 1956 3rd Battalion The Punjab Regiment Condition: Toned about GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' 'Waziristan 1919-21' & 'Waziristan 1921-24' (Rahim Khan, Postal Deptt.) Note: Upper clasps attached by contemporary rods The recipient Rahim Khan was an Indian civilian employee of the Postal Department A scarce seen multi-clasp campaign medal named to the Postal Department Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (10 Havr. Duni Chand, Intgce. Cps. N.W.F.) The recipient was an Indian soldier, who held the rank of Havildar (Sergeant) while serving with the Intelligence Corps, North West Frontier Province Note: The specialist localized Frontier Intelligence Corps, of the North West Frontier Province, was established by Lieutenant Philip Howell in 1905. As originally sanctioned, at formation the closely knit - and clandestine - Intelligence Corps, was to comprise; - 1 x British Officer (Lieutenant) - 1 x Indian Viceroy's Commissioned Officer (Jemadar) - 5 x Indian Non Commissioned Officers (2 x Havildars & 3 x Naiks) - 30 x Sepoys The Officers and NCO's were to be selected from those already serving in Indian Army regiments, and were to be a 'Permanent Cadre' while the 30 x Sepoys, were to be recruited 'gradually' from amongst suitable men of the 'Trans-Border' races, who after one years 'Training' at the regimental centre of the Corps of Guides Infantry (located at Mardan) would - on paper - be attached to the Guides as 'Supernumerary's, but under direct orders and command of the Permanent Cadre The Intelligence Corps comprised of mostly handpicked volunteers, were specifically charged with the gathering of human intelligence in the North West Frontier tribal lands of British India, and neighbouring Afghanistan. Through a network of agents and spies, this small unit played a crucial part in providing the local Frontier administration, Army Headquarters (India) and ultimately the Government of India with intelligence reports Important: The recipients low service number '10' indicates that the recipient was on the original muster roll of the Frontier Intelligence Corps A very desirable medal for 'Clandestine Services' to a recipient, who undoubtedly played his part in the 'Great Game', and the intrigues of the North West Frontier during the Third Afghan War Extremely Rare to unit Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (1028 Tailor Allah Rakha, R.G.A.) Recipient was a locally enrolled Indian non-combatant serving as a 'Tailor' with the Royal Garrison Artillery of the British Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (1551 Sepoy Sohan Singh Kap. J.I.S. Infy.) Note: The recipient Sohan Singh was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith who held the rank of 'Sepoy' (Private) while serving with the Kapurthala Jagjit Infantry Regiment, of the Imperial States Infantry. The unit was an an Indian Princely States regiment from the Sikh state of Kapurthala The Kapurthala Jagjit Infantry were the senior regiment of Kapurthala State. The 'Jagjits' had fought in support of the British during the Indian Mutiny, and had served on the Punjab Frontier of India 1897-98, and later in East Africa during the Great War, before taking part in the Third Afghan War and NWF Operations of 1919 Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (16 Havr. Sardar Khan, 30 P. Bty.) Recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of 'Havildar' (Sergeant) while serving with the 30th Pack Battery, a 'Mountain Artillery' regiment of the British Indian Army Note: The low regimental number '16' together with his senior NCO rank in 1919, indicates that the recipient was on the original muster roll of his unit when it was raised in 1900 The 30th Pack Battery had it's origins in 1900, the lineage chronology of the unit being; 1900: Raised at Abbottabad as No 10 (Native) Mountain Battery 1901: Abbottabad Mountain Battery 1903: 30th Mountain Battery 1922: 110th (Abbottabad) Pack Battery 1924: 110th (Abbottabad) Battery Royal Regiment of Artillery 1927: 30th Indian Mountain Battery Royal Artillery 1928: 30th Mountain Battery Royal Artillery 1939: 30th Mountain Battery Indian Regiment of Artillery 1942: 30th Indian Mountain Battery Indian Regiment of Artillery 1947: Transferred to the newly created Pakistan Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (469 Nk. Jangbir Gurung, E.F. Rfls. (Bengal Bn.)) Note: The recipient was a Gurkha who held the rank of Naik (Corporal) and who served with the Eastern Frontier Rifles (Bengal Battalion), a Para-Military Police Battalion maintained by the Civil Government of Bengal Province The origins of the Eastern Frontier Rifles are found in the 'Frontier Protection Force' raised by the East India Company in the second half of the eighteenth century. The unit has held their current title since 1920. The Eastern Frontier Rifles fought in the First World War (as the Bengal Military Police) and also in the Second World War. When India and Pakistan became independent in 1947, the force was split between West Bengal and Pakistan and the Pakistani part became the East Pakistan Rifles. When in turn East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) became independent, it was called Bangladesh Rifles, and recently in 2010, it was renamed Border Guards Bangladesh. The West Bengal (i.e. Indian) part of the force, however, retained the original name of Eastern Frontier Rifles Important: As the Bengal Military Police did not deploy or provide any drafts for service in the Third Afghan War, it is most likely that Jangbir Gurung, qualified for his medal as an 'Odd Man' on attachment as an orderly while accompanying a seconded British Officer of the Bengal Military Police, with his subsequent medal being named in the current 'restyled' (1920) unit name which was in use at the the of claiming the medal (note the the clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' was established by Army Order 223 of 1920) A rare, and quite possibly unique campaign seen named to this para-military police battalion, that served in Eastern Bengal Medal with 'Bazaar Wallah' silver test mark on obverse Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (480 L-Nk Jagat Singh, 8 Patiala. C. Cps.) Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of 'Lance-Naik' (Lance-Corporal) while serving with the 8th Patiala Camel Corps Prior to the Great War, the princely state of Patiala - the most important of the Punjab States - did not maintain a Camel Corps amongst it's Imperial State Forces. However, during the Great War, and in direct response to Government of India requests, the Maharajah of Patiala raised and funded a Camel Corps styled the '8th Patiala Camel Corps' for the use and disposal of the Government of India. Subsequently, the 8th Patiala Camel Corps was recruited from amongst the population of Patiala State, including 1072 x camels, and equipment, all paid for and provided by the Patiala Treasury. As a transport unit, the 8th Patiala Camel Corps served in the Third Afghanistan War 1919, and later Waziristan operations on the North West Frontier of India, 1919-1924. The corps was disbanded circa 1924 A scarce seen, short lived, 'Sikh' camel transport unit Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (668 T.Dfdr. Shahwali Khan, 51 S.C.C.) Recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of 'Temporary-Dafadar' (Temporary-Corporal) while serving with the 51st Sillidar Camel Corps, a unit of the Supply and Transport Corps of the British Indian Army Under the 'Sillidar' system those Camel Corps personnel of the Supply & Transport Corps of the Indian Army, were required to provide and care for their own Camels at their own expense, but as a consequence were paid a higher rate of pay compared to those personnel in non-sillidar units who were given lower rates of pay, but in which the camels, feed and ordnance equipment was provided by the Army Note: 51st Sillidar Camel Corps was centred at Rawalpindi and served through to and including 1923. Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (669 Sepoy Allah Bakhsh, Mek. Levy.) The recipient was a Baluchi soldier holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the Mekran Levy Corps The Mekran Levy Corps was raised and deployed for localised service in the barren deserts and rugged hills of the southern & central regions of Baluchistan Agency (Kalat, Las Bela & Kharan), a large sparsely inhabited area of considerable strategic value that was bordered on three sides by Afghanistan, Persia and by the Mekran coastline lapped by the Arabian Sea Historically, the barren, rugged, region of Mekran was long the main 'Gun-Running' route, from the coast through Kalat State, for guns and munitions destined for the tribal lands of the North West Frontier Note: The Mekran Levy Corps was established in 1904. On formation the strength of the Levy Corps was 137 cavalry and 203 infantry. The Headquarters was at Panjgur (180 men) with detachments of platoon size located at Diz, Parom, Mand, Suntzar and Jiwani. The commander of the Corps was the British Assistant Political Agent, and the expenses of the Corps were met from Imperial funds The clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' was the only clasp in the IGS 1908 series that the Mekran Levy Corps earned A scarce seen campaign medal named to the Mekran Levy Corps Condition: GF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (Kahar Ralla Singh, 40th Cavalry) The recipient Ralla Singh was an attested Indian non-combatant who provided the function of 'Kahar' (Stretcher-Bearer' / Carrier) while serving with the 40th Cavalry, a mounted regiment of the British Indian Army A scarce seen medal to a Kahar serving with a cavalry regiment Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with clasp \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\' (1392. Sepoy Badan Singh. 1-15 Sikhs.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, who held the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 1st Battalion 15th Ludhiana Sikhs, of the British Indian Army 15th Sikhs in Third Afghan War: The \'Ludhiana\' Sikhs were one of the hardest fought units during the Third Afghan War. They formed part of the \'Flying Brigade\' despatched through the Khyber Pass in May 1919, and were prominent in the battle at \'Bagh Springs\', while \'Sikh Hill\' near Dakka was named in honour of the 15th Sikhs service there Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with clasp \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\' (423 Rfmn. Ganjabir Ale, 3/1/Gurkha Rfls.) The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity, who held the rank of Rifleman while serving with the 3rd Battalion 1st King George\'s Own Rifles (The Malaun Regiment) of the British Indian Army 3/1 G.R. was a war raised battalion that was raised on 13 June 1917, and which was disbanded on, 31 March 1921: Reference \'Roll of Honour Indian Army 1914-1921\' (1931), the below following awards Indian orders and decorations were award to Gurkha all-ranks of the battalion for their services during the Third Afghan War, during which they deployed with the Baluchistan Field Force - Indian Order of Merit: x 1 - Indian Distinguished Service Medal: x 2 Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with clasp \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\' (5215 Rfmn. Raghunath Sahai, 1/9/Gurkhas.) Single letter \'S\' of surname only over-struck, and exactly as issued to the recipient The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity and the Hindu faith, who held the rank of Rifleman while serving with the 1st Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles, of the British Indian Army Third Afghan War: 1/9 Gurkha Rifles arrived in Peshawar from Attock on, 4 April 1919. Where it joined 1st Peshawar Infantry Brigade. On, 4 May, two companies of the battalion served with a composite \'Mobile Column\' and deployed to Landi Kotal, where they set up piquets. The rest of the battalion reached Lani Kotal by foot on, 8 May 1919. 1/9 Gurkhas took part in the successful two-day action to capture \'Somerset Hill\' and repulse the Afghan\'s, during which fighting the regiment suffered 2 x British Officers & 4 x Gurkha \'Other Ranks\' killed, and 1 x British Officer, 1 x Gurkha Officer & 12 x Gurkha \'Other Ranks\' wounded. Peace was signed on, 8 August 1919, and the battalion marched back to their barracks at Peshawar, where they reached on 13 September 1919 Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with clasp \'Waziristan 1919-21\' (2003 Sep. Teja Singh, 20 Infy.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith who held the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 2Oth Duke of Cambridge\'s Own Infantry (Brownlow\'s Punjabis), an infantry unit of the British Indian Army In 1922 \'Brownlow\'s Punjabis\' were restyled as 2nd Battalion (Duke of Cambridge\'s Own) 14th Punjab Regiment \'Brownlow\'s Punjabis\' did not serve as a unit in the Third Afghan War (1919), and neither did they deploy as a unit in Waziristan 1919-21. The Indian Army list for January 1920 records the unit serving \'Overseas\' while the IA List for April 1920 shows the unit located at Fort Sandeman (Zhob District) Baluchistan, and the January 1922 IA List then records the unit stationed at Lorali (Baluchistan). A parallel search of various Indian Army List\'s in period 1922-1931, under \'War Services\' of the VCO\'s of the unit, record only a single VCO credited with service in Waziristan 1919-21. The aforesaid all indicating that only men on attachment from \'Brownlow\'s\', qualified for the \'Waziristan 1919-21\' clasp An extremely scarce seen medal & clasp seen on the market to this distinguished Punjabi infantry unit Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with clasp \'Waziristan 1919-21\' (5506 Rfmn. Judhbir Rana, 2-1 Grks.) The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity and the Hindu faith, who held the rank of Rifleman while serving with the 2nd Battalion 1st King George\'s Own Gurkha Rifles (The Malaun Regiment), of the British Indian Army Reference \'British Battles and Medals\' (Spink, 7th Edition 2006), it is recorded that 2/1 G.R. served in the \'Derajat\' region of Waziristan, and operated out of Dera Ismail Khan Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with clasp \'Waziristan 1919-21\' (740 Buglr. Dewan Sing Bhandari, 4-39 R.G.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of Garhwali ethnicity and the Hindu faith, who held the appointment of \'Bugler\' while serving with the 4th Battalion 39th Royal Garhwal Rifles, an infantry unit of the British Indian Army 4/39 Garhwal Rifles was a war raised battalion of the Indian Army that was raised at Dehra Dun Cantonment in October 1918. Unlike the majority of war raised battalions in the British Indian Army, 4/39 were not disbanded - largely due to their well earned hard fighting reputation earned in Waziristan 1919-1921, and in 1922, the battalion was restyled, 10th (Training) Battalion 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles Victoria Cross battalion: The only British Officer to be decorated with a Victoria Cross for the Waziristan Campaign 1919-1921, was Lieutenant William David Kenny 4th Battalion, 39th Garhwal Rifles. His award was published in the London Gazette issue of 9 August 1920, the highly inspirational citation is quoted below: Quote, Lieutenant William David Kenny, Officer Commanding ‘D’ Company, 4/39th Garhwal Rifles. For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty near Kot Kai (Waziristan) on the 2nd January, 1920, when in command of a company holding an advanced covering position, which was repeatedly attacked by the Mahsuds in greatly superior numbers. For over four hours this officer maintained his position, repulsing three determined attacks, being foremost in the hand-to-hand fighting which took place, and repeatedly engaging the enemy with bomb and bayonet. His gallant leadership undoubtedly saved the situation and kept intact the right flank, on which depended the success of the operation and the safety of the troops in rear. In the subsequent withdrawal recognising that a diversion was necessary to enable the withdrawal of the company, which was impeded by their wounded, with a handful of his men he turned back and counter-attacked the pursuing enemy, and, with the rest of his party, was killed fighting to the last. This very gallant act of self-sacrifice not only enabled the wounded to be withdrawn, but also averted a situation which must have resulted in considerable loss of life Unquote. As a measure of the severity of the fighting in Waziristan 1920, the below following Indian gallantry awards and mentions in despatches were awarded to Garhwali All-Ranks: - Indian Order of Merit: x 3 (all 2nd Class) - Indian Distinguished Service Medal: x 10 - Mention-in-Despatches: x 15 Reference \'Historical Record of the 39th Royal Garhwal Rifles 1887-1922\' (Gale 7 Polden, 1922) the regimental history records that there was a total of 127 x battle casualties incurred by 4th Battalion 39th Garhwal Rifles during the Third Afghan War 1919 and Waziristan 1919-21, as under: - British Officers: 4 Killed & 3 x Wounded - Garhwali Officers: 3 x Wounded - Garhwali Other Ranks: 63 x Killed & 121 Wounded The vast majority of the above casualties were for the fighting in \'Waziristan during 1920\'! An extremely desirable campaign medal to a Garhwali \'Bugler\' Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with clasp \'Waziristan 1919-21\' (Subdr. Harak Sing Gharti, 2-3 Grks) Important: As No. 1805 Lance Naik Harak Sing Gharti, the recipient was decorated with the award of the Indian Order of Merit II Class, for his acts of conspicuous gallantry in France, 1915, Where while serving under the higher formation of \'The Indian Corps\' Lance Naik Gharti performed his acts of gallantry during the Battle of Neuve Chapelle on. Reference \'The Indian Corps in France\', the specific circumstances of the award are quoted below: Quote, Lance-Naik Harak Sing Gharti, a signaller, showed great devotion in continuously carrying messages under heavy fire. He subsequently commanded his section when his senior was shot, and here again showed conspicuous gallantry. He was awarded the 2nd Class, Indian Order of Merit Unquote 2/3 G.R.: Reference \'Roll of Honour Indian Army 1914-1921\' (1931), the below following awards of Imperial and Indian orders & decorations were awarded to Gurkha all-ranks of the battalion for their services in France & Flanders 1914-15, during the Great War - Victoria Cross: x 1 (another was awarded to a Gurkha for later service in Mesopotamia) - Order of British India: x 2 - Indian Order of Merit: x 9 - Indian Distinguished Service Medal: x 6 A most desirable campaign medal to a Gurkha Officer, who had been decorated with the Indian Order of Merit for his conspicuous gallantry serving with the Indian Corps in France, at the battle of \'Neuve Chapelle\' Note: This sale is for the IGS 1908 medal only - the IOM riband is not include, and has only been shown in the images for illustration purposes Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with clasp \'Waziristan 1921-24\' (809 Sepoy Kala Malak. 2-2 K.I.S. Rifles) The recipient was an Indian soldier serving with the 2nd Battalion 2nd Kashmir Imperial Service Rifles, an infantry battalion of the Jammu & Kashmir State Forces Note: 2nd Battalion, 2nd Kashmir Imperial Service Rifles (Body Guard Regiment) had a short lived history. It was raised in 1917, under the command of Lt-Colonel Janak Singh, with an establishment of approximately 915 x 'All-Ranks', it's class composition comprised; Punjabi Mussalmans, Hindu Rajput Dogras & Gurkhas. The unit remained in India, and served in the Third Afghan War & North West Frontier operations of 1919. The battalion was disbanded in 1921 A scarce medal with this particular clasp to an Indian Princely States unit, possibly awarded to a soldier serving on detachment as an 'Orderly / Officers servant with a State Forces officer serving on attachment with the British Indian Army, in Waziristan 1921 Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type. Bronze issue with clasp \'Abor 1911-12\' (476 Cooly Saharman Limbu No 1 Gurkhali Carr. Corps.) Recipient was a locally enrolled Gurkha follower enlisted into the 1st Gurkhali Carrier Corps - a carrier \'logistics\' unit recruited from amongst domiciled Gurkhas in the Darjeeling and East Bengal hill tracts, exclusively for deployment in the Abor Expedition of 1911-12. The corps being disbanded after the successful conclusion of the Abor expedition A most desirable campaign medal in uncommonly choice condition for a medal issued to a locally enlisted Gurkha follower Condition: EF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type. Silver issue with 2 x clasps \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\' & \'Malabar 1921-22\' (73558 Sdlr. Mohd. Khan, 30 Mule Cps.) Note: The upper clasps attached by contemporary silver rod The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Muslim faith, who held the rank rank of 'Saddler' in 1919 while serving with the 30th Mule Corps of the British Indian Army As a 'Saddler' the recipient would have been responsible for the leather saddlery, harness and carrying kit equipment used on the animals of the Mule Corps Note: In the long history of the India General Service Medals (1854, 1895, 1908 & 1936 issues), only the clasp 'Malabar 1921-22' was ever issued in respect of campaign service in Southern India. The Malabar Campaign being fought in what is present day 'Karnataka' Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type. Silver issue with 2 x clasps \'Mashud\' & Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\', \'Waziristan 1919-21\' (503 L-Nk Ghulam Mohd, 2-127 Baluchis.) Note: The upper clasps attached by contemporary rivets Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (7th edition, 2006), 2/127 Baluchis are confirmed as having served in the 'Waziristan' campaign 1919-1921, and thus qualifying for both Mahsud & Waziristan 1919-21 clasps. During the Waziristan 1919-21 campaign 2/127 Baluchis were deployed from Derajat, as part of 1 Section Tank Line of Communication The recipient, Ghulam Muhammad, was an Indian soldier of the Muslim faith, who held the rank of 'Lance-Naick' (Lance Corporal) while serving with the 2nd Battalion Queen Mary's Own Baluch Infantry, a unit of the British Indian Army 2/127 Baluchis. formed at Multan on, 23 February 1918 was a 'War Raised' sister battalion to the 1st Battalion 127th Queen Mary's Own Baluch Infantry (which latter had its origins dating back to its raising in Karachi in 1844 as the Belooch Battalion, also known as the Scinde Beloochi Corps. 2/127 Baluchis was comprised of: 6 x platoons of Balcuhis & Derewals; 4 x platoons of Pathans; 6 x platoons of Punjabi Musalmans Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type. Silver issue with 2 x clasps \'Waziristan 1921-24\' & \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' (1036 L-Nk Fazal Hussain, 2-6 Raj. Rif.) Note: The recipient was a Punjabi Musalman soldier, who served as a Rifleman with the 2nd Battalion (Prince of Wales\'s Own) 6th Rajputana Rifles, a mixed class infantry battalion of the British Indian Army The lineage of 2/6 Rajputana Rifles has its origins in the old Bombay Presidency Army when in 1820, the regiment was originally raised as the 2nd Battalion 10th Regiment of Bombay Native Infantry. By the time of the Great War the regiment was styled 120th Rajputana Infantry and in 1922 became 2nd Battalion (Prince of Wales\'s\' Own) 6th Rajputana Rifles, a.k.a. \'Raj Rif\'. In 1923, the composition of 1,2, 4 & 5 battalions of the 6th Rajputana Rifles, was: 2 x companies of Rajputana Jats, 1 x company Rajputana Rajputs & 1 x company Punjabi Musalman\'s 2/6 Raj Rif arrived in theatre \'South Waziristan\' on, 8 February 1923, from their prior location at Ahmednagar Cantonment (this latter located in present day Maharashtra State, India) Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type. Silver issue with 3 x clasps \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\', \'Waziristan 1919-21\', \'Waziristan 1921-24\' (4724 Pte. Sultan Mohd, 1/102 Gndrs.) Note: The upper clasps attached by contemporary wire clips The 1/102 Grenadiers are confirmed as having served in the Third Afghan War (in 1919 the unit was based at Pishin (Balcuhistan) near the Afghan border, and served continuously in theatre 'Waziristan' 1921-1923 The recipient, Sultan Muhammad, was an Indian soldier of the Muslim faith, who held the rank of 'Private' while serving with the 1st Battalion King Edward's Own 102nd Grenadiers, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army The lineage of 1/102 Grenadiers has its origins in the old Bombay Presidency Army, when in 1796 it was raised at Calicut as the 13th Battalion Bombay Native Infantry. By the time of the Great War the unit was styled 1st Battalion King Edward's Own Grenadiers. In 1919, at the time of the Third Afghan War, this 'Mixed Class' battalion, comprised: 1 Company Western Rajputana Jats; 1 Company of Bagri Jats & Jats from Eastern Rajputana; 1 x Company Rajputana Gujars & 1 x Company Punjabi Musalmans In 1922 the regiment was restyled 2nd Battalion 4th Bombay Grenadiers Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type. Silver issue with clasp \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\' (1186 Rfmn. Jhaman Sing Khattri, 3-9 Grks.) Note: The recipient was a Nepalese national of Gurkha ethnicity of the Hindu faith, who served as a Rifleman with the 3rd Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles, a Gurkha infantry regiment of the British Indian Army 3rd Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles was a war-raised battalion. It was raised in June 1917 and disbanded on 28 February 1921. The Indian Army recruitment returns dated 1 January 1919, show that 3/9 G.R. had by class recruited: 1249 x Gurkhas, 7 x Garhwalis, 3 x Kuamonis and 1 x Rajput Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type. Silver issue with clasp \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\' (1186 Rfmn. Jhaman Sing Khattri, 3-9 Grks.) Note: The recipient was a Nepalese national of Gurkha ethnicity of the Hindu faith, who served as a Rifleman with the 3rd Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles, a Gurkha infantry regiment of the British Indian Army 3rd Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles was a war-raised battalion. It was raised in June 1917 and disbanded on 28 February 1921. The Indian Army recruitment returns dated 1 January 1919, show that 3/9 G.R. had by class recruited: 1249 x Gurkhas, 7 x Garhwalis, 3 x Kuamonis and 1 x Rajput Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type. Silver issue with clasp \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\' (1272 Sepoy. Sher Singh. 1 Kashmir Infy.) By ethnicity and religion the recipient was a Dogra Rajput of the Hindu faith who served as a Sepoy (Private) while serving with 1st Kashmir Infantry (Raghupratap Regiment), an Imperial Service Infantry from the Princely State of Jammu & Kashmir The 1st Kashmir Infantry have a lineage dating back to their origins in 1853. In 1873, the regiment was formally re-styled Raghupratap Regiment by Maharaja Sir Pratap Singh, at which time it comprised 600 \'All-Ranks\'. The regiment was subsequently organized for Imperial Service and was centred in Gilgit. The regiment served during the Hunza Nagar campaign of 1891 (awarded battle honour \'Hunza Nagar 1891\'). By 1907 it was a Dogra Hindu Class regiment. During the Great War, the regiment remained in Gilgit and later Jammu before being mobilized for deployment as Imperial Service Troops for service outside of the borders of Jammu & Kashmir. In January 1918, recruitment into the regiment was again opened to Muslims and the engagement of a considerable number of Gurkhas. In June 1919, the regiment was posted to Kohat, Baluchistan, where it joined the Kurram Field Force, with which higher formation it served during the Third Afghanistan War. The regiment returned to Jammu & Kashmir in May 1920. For their services in the Great War & Third Afghanistan War the regiment was awarded the below following battle honours: - Palestine 1918 - Megiddo - Nablus - Afghanistan 1919 Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type. Silver issue with clasp \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\' (1730 Sepoy. Nand Bahadur. 1 Kashmir Infy.) Note: The recipient was a Nepalese national of Gurkha ethnicity and of the Hindu faith, who served as a Sepoy (Private) while serving with 1st Kashmir Infantry (Raghupratap Regiment), an Imperial Service Infantry from the Princely State of Jammu & Kashmir The 1st Kashmir Infantry have a lineage dating back to their origins in 1853. In 1873, the regiment was formally re-styled Raghupratap Regiment by Maharaja Sir Pratap Singh, at which time it comprised 600 \'All-Ranks\'. The regiment was subsequently organized for Imperial Service and was centred in Gilgit. The regiment served during the Hunza Nagar campaign of 1891 (awarded battle honour \'Hunza Nagar 1891\'). By 1907 it was a Dogra Hindu Class regiment. During the Great War, the regiment remained in Gilgit and later Jammu before being mobilized for deployment as Imperial Service Troops for service outside of the borders of Jammu & Kashmir. In January 1918, recruitment into the regiment was again opened to Muslims and the engagement of a considerable number of Gurkhas. In June 1919, the regiment was posted to Kohat, Baluchistan, where it joined the Kurram Field Force, with which higher formation it served during the Third Afghanistan War. The regiment returned to Jammu & Kashmir in May 1920. For their services in the Great War & Third Afghanistan War the regiment was awarded the below following battle honours: - Palestine 1918 - Megiddo - Nablus - Afghanistan 1919 Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type. Silver issue with clasp \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\' (1730 Sepoy. Nand Bahadur. 1 Kashmir Infy.) Note: The recipient was a Nepalese national of Gurkha ethnicity and of the Hindu faith, who served as a Sepoy (Private) while serving with 1st Kashmir Infantry (Raghupratap Regiment), an Imperial Service Infantry from the Princely State of Jammu & Kashmir The 1st Kashmir Infantry have a lineage dating back to their origins in 1853. In 1873, the regiment was formally re-styled Raghupratap Regiment by Maharaja Sir Pratap Singh, at which time it comprised 600 'All-Ranks'. The regiment was subsequently organized for Imperial Service and was centred in Gilgit. The regiment served during the Hunza Nagar campaign of 1891 (awarded battle honour 'Hunza Nagar 1891'). By 1907 it was a Dogra Hindu Class regiment. During the Great War, the regiment remained in Gilgit and later Jammu before being mobilized for deployment as Imperial Service Troops for service outside of the borders of Jammu & Kashmir. In January 1918, recruitment into the regiment was again opened to Muslims and the engagement of a considerable number of Gurkhas. In June 1919, the regiment was posted to Kohat, Baluchistan, where it joined the Kurram Field Force, with which higher formation it served during the Third Afghanistan War. The regiment returned to Jammu & Kashmir in May 1920. For their services in the Great War & Third Afghanistan War the regiment was awarded the below following battle honours: - Palestine 1918 - Megiddo - Nablus - Afghanistan 1919 Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type. Silver issue with clasp \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\' (2526 Nk. Sampat Singh, 16/Rajputs.) Note: The recipient was a Hindu Rajput who served as a Naik (Corporal) with the 16th Rajputs, a single class infantry regiment of the British Indian Army, comprised entirely of Hindu Rajputs In 1922 the 16th Rajputs were re-styled as 10th (Training) Battalion 7th Rajput Regiment. All battalions of the Rajput Regiment being descended from former Bengal Army infantry regiments that had remained loyal during the Indian Mutiny, and unique amongst the annals of the descendent units of the erstwhile Bengal Army that served in the later Indian Army. The 16th Rajputs were referred to as the famous \'Bailey Guard Paltan\' which had been formed at Cawnpore in 1857 from amongst the loyal Brahmins and Rajputs of the 13th, and the Sikhs of the 48th and 71st Bengal Native Infantry, who had served so faithfully at the Lucknow Residency (with every living loyal Indian veteran of the battle subsequently being decorated with the Indian Order of Merit). The badge of the 16th was a turreted gateway surmounted by the number 16, representing the Bailey Gate - the most exposed and deadly bastion - of the Lucknow Residency, during the siege of Lucknow Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type. Silver issue with clasp \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\' (Faqirulla, N.W. Ry.) The civilian recipient was a Punjabi Mussalman by ethnicity and faith, working with the North Western Railway The role of the North Western Railway as a line of communication service during the Third Afghan War and North West Frontier disturbances of 1919, was not markedly different from what that railway company\'s role had been, during the prior Mashud North West Frontier Campaign of 1917, reference the article published in the Englishman\'s Overland Mail issue of, 19 January 1919, below quoted: Quote, THE WAZIRISTAN EXPEDITION WHAT THE RAILWAYS DID An expedition against the Mahsud\'s on the North West Frontier took place in the hot weather of 1917 and deserves mention in this report owing to the special difficulties experienced by the North Western Railway in its function as a line of communications says the Railway Report for 1917-1918. The broad gauge line terminates at Mari Indus. On the east bank of the Indus, the river is crossed by a steam ferry and a narrow gauge line connects Kalabagh Ghat on the west bank with the rail- heads at Bannu and Tank. Troops, transport and supplies, etc., consequently not only had to undergo transhipment from broad gauge to narrow gauge, but had in the course of this transhipment to be ferried across the Indus, at a site where it is liable to severe floods, in the summer time. Moreover the narrow gauge line west of the river is peculiarly susceptible to flood damages, and during operation the line was actually breached no less than 47 times. The operations started in March, but it was not till May, that the Waziristan Field Force was fully constituted. The Force was a large one for a line of communication of the nature described, and in addition to fighting troops, included miscellaneous units, such as British and Indian Stationary Hospitals, Field Ambulances, Army Bearer Corps, Supply Columns, etc. The rolling-stock of the 2 ft. 6 inch. line was not sufficient to meet this large call and it was necessary to supplement it by obtaining 60 good vehicles, and 6 Locomotives from the Bengal-Nagpur Railway 2 ft. 6 inch. lines in the Central Provinces; additional coaching stock had also to be requisitioned from the same source, and 14 of these carriages were expeditiously converted by the North Western Railway into an Ambulance Train, which owing to the severe climatic conditions had to run as a regular service for the evacuation of the sick. A second ferry steamer belonging to the Punjab Government was brought up to Ghazi Ghat, and put into commission at the Mari-Kalabagh Ferry, to assist in transhipment across the river. A total of 17,000 tons of supplies, etc., was carried to Tank and Bannu during the operations, and the necessity for providing additional railway facilities at rail-head threw an extra strain on the line of communications; materials for these works were, however, carried without interfering with the programme of movements for troops and supplies. The dispersal of the Force commenced on the 16th August, and was completed on the 21st September. It has given great satisfaction to the Board that the Military Authorities expressed their appreciation of the manner in which transport of troops and supplies was carried out by the railway, especially on the Trans Indus portion of the line, where it was acknowledged to be due to the unceasing efforts of the railway personnel that the heavy military traffic was dealt with in spite of the frequent operations due to flood damages. Unquote In addition to their primary role as a line of communications logistics provider, British engineers, their staff and labour crews of the North Western Railway were also frequently contracted for the building of road bridges in the North West Frontier and North West Frontier Province of British India Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type. Silver issue with clasp \'Waziristan 1919-21\' (3341 Sr. Suleman Khan, 17 Cavy.) Note: The recipient was by ethnicity a Pathan, of the Muslim faith, who served as a Sowar with the 17th Cavalry, the only cavalry regiment of the British Indian Army whose native ranks - during the era of the Great War - were recruited exclusively from amongst men of the Muslim faith (Pathans & Punjabi Mussalmans in equal numbers) Important: The 17th Bengal Cavalry had the unique distinction of being the 'only' Cavalry Regiment of the Indian Army in 1919 to be comprised exclusively of soldiers of the Muslim faith (its insignia was a 'Star over a Crescent') In 1921 the regiment was amalgamated with the 37th Lancers (Baluch Horse) to become 17th/37th Lancers, and finally re-styled as the 15th Lancers in 1922 The 17th Bengal Cavalry had its origins in 1857 when it was raised from the Mathura Horse & Rohilkand Police. In 1858 the regiment was renamed 'Robart's Horse' - and was commanded by Colonel Robarts an extremely wealthy and eccentric character who had adopted an Afghan family and lived in the style of an Indian Nawab. His influence on the regiment was such that it only recruited Muslims - originally either Afghans or tribal Pathans - such was Robart's influence and residual 'goodwill funds' that the regiment remained an all-Muslim regiment except for its British Officers, long after Colonel Robarts had left this mortal coil A very hard regiment to find medals to - the 'Waziristan 1919-21' clasp being the last campaign medal clasp to be awarded to the regiment as '17th Cavalry' - and without doubt, one of the most fascinating of all the Indian Cavalry regiments A scarce & desirable medal to the 'Star & Cresecent' Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type. Silver issue with clasp \'Waziristan 1919-21\' (Mohd. Aslam Khan, K. B. Rly.) The civilian recipient was a Punjabi Mussalman by ethnicity and faith, working with the Trans Indus Kalabagh-Bannu Railway The Kalabagh-Bannu Railway (KBR) was a 2ft 6in narrow gauge railway located in the North West Frontier Province of British India. It\'s first section of line between Kalabagh, the transhipment rail terminal located on the West bank of the Indus (from where a ferry service operated across the Indus), ran its first - and main - line to Bannu, located at the head of the Tochi Vallet, a distance of 89 miles, was first opened in 1913. Other subsidiary rail-lines were built in 1916, & 1920. Apart from its strategic military uses, the K. B, Railway was intended to provide the main route from India to the gateway of Afghanistan During the Waziristan campaign of 1919-1921, the Kalabagh-Bannu Railway provided the railway lines of communication for both the Northern LOC (Bannu), Kalabagh to Bannu, and Southern LOC (Tank) Kalabagh to Kaur Bridge. In terms of movements, the Kalabagh-Bannu Railway, provided average daily movements of 600 tons of supplies & 200 troops and civilians to Bannu & Tank (reference \'Operations in Waziristan 1919-1920\' (General Staff Branch, Indian Army 1921) A rare seen campaign medal to this particular Railway Company Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type. Silver issue with clasp \'Waziristan 1921-24\' (1409 Rfmn. Ghebal Khan, 2-6 Raj. Rif.) Note: The recipient was a Punjabi Musalman soldier, who served as a Rifleman with the 2nd Battalion (Prince of Wales's Own) 6th Rajputana Rifles, a mixed class infantry battalion of the British Indian Army The lineage of 2/6 Rajputana Rifles has its origins in the old Bombay Presidency Army when in 1820, the regiment was originally raised as the 2nd Battalion 10th Regiment of Bombay Native Infantry. By the time of the Great War the regiment was styled 120th Rajputana Infantry and in 1922 became 2nd Battalion (Prince of Wales's' Own) 6th Rajputana Rifles, a.k.a. 'Raj Rif'. In 1923, the composition of 1,2, 4 & 5 battalions of the 6th Rajputana Rifles, was: 2 x companies of Rajputana Jats, 1 x company Rajputana Rajputs & 1 x company Punjabi Musalmans 2/6 Raj Rif arrived in theatre 'South Waziristan' on, 8 February 1923, from their prior location at Ahmednagar Cantonment (this latter located in present day Maharashtra State, India) Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first type. Silver issue with clasp \'Waziristan 1921-24\' (2909 L-Nk. Udmi Ram, 4-6 Raj. Rif.) Note: The recipient was by ethnicity a Rajputana Jat, of the Hindu faith, who served as a Lance-Naik (Lance-Corporal) with the 4th Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles, a mixed class company infantry battalion of the British Indian Army The lineage of 4/6 Rajputana Rifles has its origins in the old Bombay Presidency Army, when the regiment was originally raised as the 1st Battalion 12th Regiment of Bombay Native Infantry. By the time of the Great War the regiment was styled 123rd Outram's Rifles, and in 1922 became 4th Battalion (Outram's) 6th Rajputana Rifles, a.k.a. 'Raj Rif'. In 1923, the composition of 1, 2, 4 & 5 battalions of the 6th Rajputana Rifles, was: 2 x companies of Rajputana Jats, 1 x company Rajputana Rajputs & 1 x company Punjabi Musalmans 4/6 Raj Rif arrived in theatre 'North Waziristan' on, 23 February 1923, from their prior location at Mhow Cantonment (this latter at Indore, in present day Madhya Pradesh State, India) Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV second issue with clasp \'Burma 1930-32\' (Baker Rahim Bux, I.A.S.C.) By ethnicity and faith, the recipient was a Punjabi Mussalman, who was an attested non-combatant follower serving as a Baker with the \'Supply\' Division of the Indian Army Service Corps Specifically, the recipient would have been a \'Baker\' of staple Indian breads including Naan, Roti, Chapatti\'s etc Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV second issue with clasp \'Burma 1930-32\' (S.B.A. Ghulam Sarwar M.E.S.) Naming is officially renamed, and as issued Provenance: By ethnicity and faith, the recipient was a Punjabi Mussalman, who was an attested non-combatant civilian technician performing the trade of \'Sheve Block Assembler\' with the Military Engineering Service of the British Indian Army Specifically, the recipient would have operated a form of pulley used in lifting devices, at one of the military canonments located in the Burma theatre of operations during the Tharawaddy Rebellion of 1930-32 A rare seen trade on the Indian General Service Medal Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV second issue with clasp \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' (7209 Sep. Hazara Singh, 5-12 F.F.R.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith serving as a Sepoy (Private) with the 5th Bn (QVO Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army The most famous - and distinguished - unit of the British Indian Army was the Corps of Guides (1st Battalion Queen Victoria\'s Own Corps of Guides (Frontier Force) (Lumsden\'s) Infantry - that was restyled as 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria\'s Own Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment, in 1922 \'Guides\' - both British and Indian - under their new guise as 5/12 F.F.R., continued to perpetuate numerous deeds of supreme gallantry during the inter-war era, not least in the frontier campaign 1935, as manifested by the heroism of former Etonian, Captain Godfrey Meynell - who had earlier been decorated with a Military Cross for services during the Chitral Reliefs of 1932 - and was later awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross - a unique award of the British Empire\'s highest reward for gallantry to be issued during the reign of King Edward VIII, the uncrowned King; Quote (London Gazette 24 December 1935), His Majesty The King has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned officer : The late Captain Godfrey Meynell, M.C., 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria\'s Own Corps of Guides), 12th Frontier Force Regiment, Indian Army. For most conspicuous gallantry and extreme devotion to duty. On the 29th September, 1935, while operating against Mohmand tribesmen in the attack on Point 4080, Captain Meynell was Adjutant of the Battalion. In the final phase of the attack, the Battalion Commander was unable to get information from his most forward troops. Captain Meynell went forward to ascertain the situation and found the forward troops on the objective, but involved in a struggle against an enemy vastly superior in numbers. Seeing the situation he at once took over command of the men in this area. The enemy, by this time, was closing in on the position from three sides. Captain Meynell had at his disposal two Lewis guns and about thirty men. Although this party was maintaining heavy and accurate fire on the advancing enemy, the overwhelming numbers of the latter succeeded in reaching the position. Both the Lewis guns were damaged beyond repair and a fierce hand to hand struggle commenced. During the struggle Captain Meynell was mortally wounded and all his men were either killed or wounded. Throughout the action Captain Meynell endeavoured by all means to communicate the situation to Headquarters, but determined to hold on at all costs and encouraged his men to fight with him to the last. By so doing he inflicted on the enemy very heavy casualties which prevented them from exploiting their success. The fine example Captain Meynell set to his men, coupled with his determination to hold the position to the last, maintain the traditions of the Army and reflect the highest credit on the fallen officer and his comrades. Unquote. During the above Victoria Cross action, 5/12 F.F.R., only deployed about 370 x \'All-ranks\' in the action, many of whom were killed, or wounded during the fighting For their gallantry during the epic North West Frontier actions of 1935, the below following decorations were awarded to the Indian \'All-Ranks\' of 5th Bn (QVO Corps Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment: - Indian Order of Merit x 3 - Indian Distinguished Service Medal: x 12 Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV second issue with clasp \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' (8336 Sep. Dhian Singh, 5-12 F.F.R.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith serving as a Sepoy (Private) with the 5th Bn (QVO Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army The most famous - and distinguished - unit of the British Indian Army was the Corps of Guides (1st Battalion Queen Victoria\'s Own Corps of Guides (Frontier Force) (Lumsden\'s) Infantry - that was restyled as 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria\'s Own Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment, in 1922 \'Guides\' - both British and Indian - under their new guise as 5/12 F.F.R., continued to perpetuate numerous deeds of supreme gallantry during the inter-war era, not least in the frontier campaign 1935, as manifested by the heroism of former Etonian, Captain Godfrey Meynell - who had earlier been decorated with a Military Cross for services during the Chitral Reliefs of 1932 - and was later awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross - a unique award of the British Empire\'s highest reward for gallantry to be issued during the reign of King Edward VIII, the uncrowned King; Quote (London Gazette 24 December 1935), His Majesty The King has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned officer : The late Captain Godfrey Meynell, M.C., 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria\'s Own Corps of Guides), 12th Frontier Force Regiment, Indian Army. For most conspicuous gallantry and extreme devotion to duty. On the 29th September, 1935, while operating against Mohmand tribesmen in the attack on Point 4080, Captain Meynell was Adjutant of the Battalion. In the final phase of the attack, the Battalion Commander was unable to get information from his most forward troops. Captain Meynell went forward to ascertain the situation and found the forward troops on the objective, but involved in a struggle against an enemy vastly superior in numbers. Seeing the situation he at once took over command of the men in this area. The enemy, by this time, was closing in on the position from three sides. Captain Meynell had at his disposal two Lewis guns and about thirty men. Although this party was maintaining heavy and accurate fire on the advancing enemy, the overwhelming numbers of the latter succeeded in reaching the position. Both the Lewis guns were damaged beyond repair and a fierce hand to hand struggle commenced. During the struggle Captain Meynell was mortally wounded and all his men were either killed or wounded. Throughout the action Captain Meynell endeavoured by all means to communicate the situation to Headquarters, but determined to hold on at all costs and encouraged his men to fight with him to the last. By so doing he inflicted on the enemy very heavy casualties which prevented them from exploiting their success. The fine example Captain Meynell set to his men, coupled with his determination to hold the position to the last, maintain the traditions of the Army and reflect the highest credit on the fallen officer and his comrades. Unquote. During the above Victoria Cross action, 5/12 F.F.R., only deployed about 370 x \'All-ranks\' in the action, many of whom were killed, or wounded during the fighting For their gallantry during the epic North West Frontier actions of 1935, the below following decorations were awarded to the Indian \'All-Ranks\' of 5th Bn (QVO Corps Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment: - Indian Order of Merit x 3 - Indian Distinguished Service Medal: x 12 Condition: Dark toned GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV second type. Calcutta Mint issue with clasp \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' (2401 Rfm. Chandrabahadur Rana, 1-3 G.R.) The recipient was a soldier of the Hindu faith & Gurkha ethnicity, who served as a Rifleman with 1st Battalion 3rd (Queen Alexenadra\'s Own) Gurkha Rifles, an infantry regiment of the Britsh Indian Army 1st Battalion 3rd Gurkha Rifles served in the Burma campaign during the Second World War. Post-independence, the 3rd Gurkha Rifles was one of the six Gurkha regiments that continued to serve in the Indian Army. In 1950, the regiment was re-styled 3rd Gorkha Rifles. The regiment - now a multi battalion regiment - continues to serve in the present day Indian Army, where it has its regimental centre located at Varanasi Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV second type. Calcutta Mint issue with clasp \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' (4277 Rfm. Lachiram Thapa, 1-1 G.R.) The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of the Hindu faith & Gurkha ethnicity from Western Nepal, who served as a Rifleman with 1st Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles, an infantry regiment of the Britsh Indian Army 1st Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles served in the Burma campaign during the Second World War, and in the immediate post-war operations was one of the Gurkha battalions (together with the War raised sister 3rd Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles) to serve in French-Indochina 1945-46, where the battalion engaged against Vietminh forces. Post-independence, the 1st Gurkha Rifles served in the Indian Army, and in 1950, were re-styled 1st Gorkha Rifles (The Maulan Regiment). The regiment - now a multi battalion regiment - continues to serve in the present day Indian Army, where it has its regimental centre located at Sabathu Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV second type. Silver issue with clasp \'Burma 1930-32\' (Pte. Follr. Ram Chandar. 3-6 Raj. Rif.) The recipient, an Indian of the Hindu faith, was a non-combatant \'Private Follower\' while serving with the 3rd Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles of the British Indian Army Private Followers: Were men whose services were deemed non-essential to running the unit and were paid for by the officers and men 3/6 Rajputana Rifles was the only battalion of the 6th Rajputana Rifles to serve in Burma during the Burma Rebellion of 1930-32 Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV second type. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' (3660 Sep. Ram Singh, 3-17 Dogra R.) Note: The recipient was by ethnicity a Dogra Rajput, of the Hindu by faith who served as a Sepoy (Private) with the 3rd Battalion 17th Dogra Regiment, a single class infantry regiment of the British Indian Army, comprised entirely of Dogra Rajputs 3/17 Dogra Regiment had been stationed in Manzai, South Waziristan, prior to being relocated to Nowshera Cantonment, North West Frontier Province, on 1 March 1929. Throughout the period of hostilities marked by the Northwest Frontier campaign of 1930-31, 3/17 Dogra served with the 'Nowshera Brigade' including field service on the Khajuri Plain Important: During the Second World War, 3rd battalion 17th Dogra Regiment, served in the Malaya Campaign 1941-42, and was captured at the fall of Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942. Despite having fought hard during the early stages of the Malaya Campaign (3/17 Dogra were amongst the very first British Empire troops to fight the Imperial Japanese Army, on the beaches of Kota Baru, Malaya), many of the surviving Dogras, from both of the Dogra battalions captured at the fall of Singapore Colony (the other battalion was 2/17 Dogra) Dogra) subsequently joined the ranks of the puppet Indian National Army Casualty: Note that an Indian Officer, 15142/IO Jemadar Ram Singh of 3/17th Dogra Regiment, died during the Malaya Campaign. He was the son of Ranjha and Chinto, of Radhot, Kangra, India, and was the husband of Saina, of Radhot. His life is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on a panel of the Singapore Memorial, located at Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV second type. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1935\' (651 Syce Surat Ram, 18 Cav.) Note: The recipient was an Indian attested non-combatant camp follower of the Hindu faith, who performed the trade of 'Syce' (Groom) while serving with the 18th Cavalry Regiment of the British Indian Army At the time of the North West Frontier Campaign of 1935, the 18th Cavalry had been based at, Peshawar, North West Frontier Province, since 16 October 1932, prior to which the regiment had been located at Jhansi Cantonment (this latter located in present day Uttar Pradesh, India) Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV silver first issue with 3 x clasps \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\', \'Mahsud 1919-20\' & \'Waziristan 1919-21\' (Lt. A. Williams, 2/41/Dogras.) The upper 2 x clasps attached by silver rods Medal(s) and clasps verification: The IGS 1908 Medal rolls for British Officers of the British Indian Army, are not yet accessible in the public domain, however the Indian Army Lists 1919-1922 confirm the presence of 2/41st Dogras on active service on the North West Frontier / Waziristan areas of operations 1919-1921 (inc). The recipient is confirmed having prior been entitled to a Great War pair (entered a theatre of War in October 1918) & General Service Medal with clasp \'S. Persia\' per below cited Indian Army Reserve of Officers medal roll - British War Medal. Silver issue: Medal Index Card refers with note to be issued by Government of India - General Service Medal 1918 with clasp \'S. Persia: WO 100/G53/463 Lieutenant Arthur Williams (who was born on 22 March 1893) was first commissioned on 29 August 1917 (commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant Duke of Cornwall\'s Light Infantry. Prior to being commissioned he had served in the ranks of the British Army between 4 August 1914 to 29 August 1917 (3 years 25 days). ). He joined the Indian Army on, 29 May 1919 and was appointed to his Army Rank of Lieutenant on 30 June 1919. He is shown in the January Supplement to the Indian Army List 1922, as having served during the 1914-19 War, where he had served in \'South Persia\' (on attachment) between 28 October 1918 to 30 June 1919. The Indian Army List records that Lieutenant Williams was appointed a Company Officer with rank of Lieutenant in the 2/41st Dogras from 29 May 1919. The Civil and Military Gazette issue of 14 April 1921, contained a notice showing that Lt. A. Williams to be Depot Quarter-Master from April 1 (The Regimental Depot of 2/41st Dogras was located at Jullunder Cantonment, Punjab. 2nd Battalion 41st Dogras, was a \'War Raised\' battalion of the Indian Army, that had been raised at Jubbulpore Cantonment on 16 October 1917. Since it\'s raising, 2/41st Dogras was located in India, and deployed for active service on the North West Frontier of India, where it served at Thal during the Third Afghan War 1919, and the subsequent frontier operations in Waziristan 1920-2 - (the Indian Army List for April 1921 records the unit still located in Waziristan where it formed part of \'Waziriforce\'. The Indian Army List records Lieutenant A. Williams, serving as a Company Commander with 2/41st Dogras. In 1922, the four \'Dogras\' class units of the British Indian Army, were grouped together to form the 17th Dogra Regiment, at which time, 2/41st Dogras became the 10th (Training) Battalion 17th Dogra Regiment - 1922: The Supplement to the Indian Army List, January 1922, confirms Arthur Williams, son of William Williams (Schoolmaster) and Annie Williams (Schoolmistress), was a native of Chester, Chesire, England, where he was born on 22 March 1893. By the time of the 1901 National Census for England & Wales, Arthur together with his parents and younger brother Frank (b. Cornwall 1900) are recorded residing at. Kilkhampton, Bude, Cornwall, England. The family appear to have put down roots in Kilkhampton, Cornwall, where the family was still residing throughout the Great War and beyond. A search of Devon and Cornwall newspapers, contain a number of articles / mentions of the recipient and his military service, including but not restricted to: Reference Hartland and West Country Chronicle, 9 April 1917: Quote, Corpl. Arthur Williams has been home for ten days\' furlough, after 2½ years service in India and Aden (Expeditionary Force). On December 23rd he arrived in England, suffering from dysentery, and from then to March 9th was in Lewisham Military Hospital. At the time of his leaving Aden all the Kilkhampton boys were well and fit Unquote. Reference Hartland and West Country Chronicle, 25 October 1917: Quote, Cadet Arthur Williams has been gazetted Second-Lieutenant in the 2nd D.C.L.I. He served in the ranks as private and N.C.O. in India and later with the Aden Field Forces. Previous to the War he was a Territorial. Unquote. An interesting multi-clasp IGS 1908 medal, to a former \'Territorial Force\' soldier, who after serving in India and Aden Colony 1914-1917, was subsequently commissioned from the ranks, and went on to serve on active service with the South Persia Field Force, and later with the 41st Dogras of the Indian Army on the North West Frontier of India during the Third Afghan War and Waziristan Campaigns Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV \'Calcutta Mint\' firs type silver issue with clasp \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\' (70 Tailor Ghulam Mohd. I.O.D.) The recipient - a non combatant - was by ethnicity and faith a Punjabi Mussalman, who held the appointment / trade of \'Tailor\' while serving with the Indian Ordnance Department of the British Indian Army The medal is attractively dark toned, with near \'gun blue\' patination - and evidently never messed around with for many years Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV \'Calcutta Mint\' second type with clasp \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' (Muharrir Ghulam Haidar, S.W. Scouts.) The recipient Nawab Ali, held the appointment of \'Moharrir\' - a native clerk who could write in the native scripts / language - while serving with the South Waziristan Scouts, a locally recruited and deployed Frontier Scouts unit that saw extensive active service exclusively within the \'Tribal Belt\' lands of the North West Frontier of British India Scarce seen to a Muharrir serving with the South Waziristan Scouts Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1908-35. With clasp \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\' (1601 Subdr. Harnam Singh, 1 S&M.) Important: Awarded a brace of awards for gallantry and distinguished service during the Great War, including an Indian Distinguished Service Medal (I.D.S.M.) and the award of a Mention-in-Despatches (M.I.D.), the awards being published in the respective Government General Orders cited below: - I.D.S.M.: An award for Mesopotamia, while serving with No. 3 Company 1st Sappers & Miners, ref GGO 138/1916 - M.I.D: An award for Mesopotamia, while serving with 1st Sappers & Miners, ref GGO 1241/1916 The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, who held the appointment of Subadar (a Viceroy\'s Commissioned Officer rank) while serving with the 1st King George\'s Own Sappers & Miners of the British Indian Army Reference various issue of the Indian Army List, Harnam Singh first enlisted in the Indian Army on, 19 April 1900. He was first commissioned a Viceroy\'s Commissioned Officer on 9 August 1914, on which date he was appointed \'Jemadar\'. He was promoted to Subadar on 1 April 1918, in which year he was latterly recorded to be serving in No 57 Company 1st Sappers & Miners. The January Indian Army List records him serving with \'B\' Company 1st Sappers & Miners The recipient ended his brilliant military career holding the highest possible rank attainable for a Viceroy\'s Commissioned Officer, vis Subadar-Major, and is recorded in the Indian Army List for January List, January 1927 issue, serving with \'A\' Depot Company King George\'s Own Sappers & Miners, at which time he is shown as \'Subadar-Major & Honorary Lieutenant\' Note: This sale is for the IGS 1908 medal only - the IDSM riband with integral top bar and MID emblem is not included, and have only here been shown in the images for illustration purposes Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. Clasp \'Burma 1930-32\' Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. Ed VII issue with clasp \'North West Frontier 1908\' (6600 Pte. D. O\'Callaghan 1st Rl M. Fus:) Note: Daniel O\'Callaghan is confirmed on the respective medal roll (ref: WO 100/397) as serving with 1st Battalion Royal Munster Fusilliers when he qualified for the medal and clasp Important: Private Daniel O\'Callaghan of 1st Battalion Royal Highlanders, was a native of Fermoy, County Cork, Ireland. He was a pre-war regular who had enlisted at Mallow, County Cork, and who had seen considerable overseas service in South Africa and India. He is confirmed as having first entered theatre of war \'Balkans\' (read Gallipoli) on 25 April 1915 - and hence a confirmed \'First Day Lander\'. Unfortunately, less than one week later he was Killed-in-Action, on 1 May 1915, at Gallipoli. The medal is accompanied by copies of the respective IGS medal roll entry page, and Medal Index Card, both of which will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. Ed VII silver issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1908' (4384 Sepoy Kapur Singh Q.O.C.Guides) Recipient was a soldier of the Sikh faith serving as a Sepoy (Private) serving with the Queens Own Corps of Guides, of the Indian Army - the Corps of Guides being the most distinguished unit and elite of the Indian Army Condition: Toned VF

India General Service Medal 1908. EDVII bronze issue with 1 x clasp 'North West Frontier 1908' (Bearer Rahim Baksh 28th Pjbs) Recipient was a follower, who performed the trade of ''Bearer' while attached to the 28th Punjab Infantry, a regiment of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. EDVII bronze issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1908' (Bearer Fatteh Muhd Kyhber Rifles) Recipient was a native follower follower having trade of 'Bearer' while serving with the Khyber Rifles, a para-military force based on the North West Frontier Province of India The medal retaining some traces of its original lustre A choice medal Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. EDVII bronze issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1908' (Grass Cutter Faiz Ali 19th Lancers) Recipient was a follower having trade of 'Grass Cutter' while serving with the 19th Lancers, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army The medal lightly laquered Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. EDVII bronze issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1908' (Packerman Mohabat Khan S & T. Corps) The recipient was a follower, having trade of 'Packerman' and serving with the Supply and Transport Corps of the Indian Army The medal in unusually good condition for an award to a follower of the Indian Army Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. EDVII bronze issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1908' (Packerman Mohabat Khan S & T. Corps) The recipient was a follower, having trade of 'Packerman' and serving with the Supply and Transport Corps of the Indian Army The medal in unusually good condition for an award to a follower of the Indian Army Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. EdVII issue with 2 x clasps \'North West Frontier 1908\' & \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\' (1878 Rifln Dalbahadur Rana 2nd Bn 5th Gurkha Rifles) Note: Clasps rivetted Recipient was a Rifleman serving in the 2nd Battalion 5th Gurkha Rifles of the Indian Army Condition: Toned GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. EDVII issue with clasp \'North West Frontier 1908\' (1182 Dffdr Harnam Singh, 37th Lancers) Recipient was a Non Commissioned Officer holding the rank of Daffadar in the 37th Lancers of the Indian Army Condtion: Toned GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. EDVII silver issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1908' (4533 Sepoy Umar Din Q.O.C. Guides) Recipient was a Punjabi Musalman, holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the Guides Infantry regiment of the Indian Army The Corps of Guides (comprising both Cavalry and Infantry regiments) was arguably the most distinguished and battle corps of the British Indian Army. With the regimental centre located at 'Mardan' Cantonment in the North West Frontier Province, the 'Guides' were an integral component of the 'Punjab Frontier Force' and prior to the Great War deployed in numerous campaigns and wars on the North West Frontier of India, as well as fighting further afield in the Punjab during the Second Sikh War; at Delhi during the Indian Mutiny, and several campaigns during the Afghanistan War of 1878-1880. Prior to 1914, the Guides Infantry earned the below following battle honours; - Mooltan - Goojerat - Delhi 1857 - Ali Masjid - Kabul 1879 - Afghanistan 1878-80 - Chitral - Malakand - Punjab Frontier A choice example of this medal and clasp Condition: About EF

India General Service Medal 1908. EDVII silver issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1908' (4613 Sergt A. E. Dunn 1st Bn N: Fusiliers) Note: The silver backstrap on the reverse of clasp has been removed Important: Sergeant Albert Edward Dunn, 1st Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers is confirmed as entitled to medal and clasp per the respective campaign medal roll (ref) wherein the recipient is noted under remarks column as being 'Deceased' - the medal roll signed and compiled at Rawalpindi, India, 3 April 1909 Reference: 'Taming The Tiger The Story of the India General Service Medal 1908-1935' (Stiles, 2012) the recipient appears in the published casualty roll therein which shows 9 x casualties in the 1st Battalion Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, of which 2 are shown as killed, and seven others, including Sergeant Dunn, as having died. Whether Sergeant Dunn died of wounds, or disease is not known Seargent Albert E Dunn was 32 years of age when he died. He is buried at Peshawar Cantonment, North West Prontier Province of India A scarce confirmed frontier casualty Condition: Score on obverse of clasp and backstrap of clasp missing otherwise VF

India General Service Medal 1908. EDVII silver issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1908' (6892 Corpl S. Whitehouse 1st R.War.R) Note: Recipient is confirmed as being entitled to medal and clasp per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Royal Warwickshore Regiment (ref WO 100/397) compiled and signed on 14 April 1909 Important: Corporal Whitehouse is confirmed as having been 'Killed-in-Action' in France & Flanders on 19 December 1914 Samuel James Whitehouse was a native of Aston, Birmingham, England where he had been born circa 1884. He had taken his discharge from the British Army sometime before 1911, albeit he was still a serving member of the 'Army Reserve. Between 1911-1914, Samuel was employed as a Postman, and resided in Wooten Wawen, Warwickshire, near Birmingham, where he lived with his wife at their residence on Alcaster Road. Immedaitely after the outbreak of the Great War, Samuel was mobilized and recalled to his regiment, joining the 2nd battalion in due course. Acting Sergeant Samuel Whitehouse, 2nd Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment was also entitled to a 1914 Star and clasp trio, having first entered theatre of war 'France' on 1 November 1914 (the recipients Medal Index Card refers) Condition: Toned about GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. EDVII silver issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1908' (954 Sepoy Ali Khan Khyber Rifles) Recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the Khyber Rifles, one of the locally recruited and employed Frontier Corps that policed the tribal territories of the North West Frontier of India Condition: Traces of old laquer otherwise VF

India General Service Medal 1908. EDVII silver issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1908? (2106 Sepoy Yakub 55th Rifles) The recipient was a Sepoy (Private) soldier serving with the 55th 'Coke's' Rifles (Frontier Force) of the British Indian Army - a unit of the famous Punjab Frontier Force or 'Piffer's' Coke's Rifles earned an estimated 4 x Indian Order of Merit medals for the North West Frontier campaign of 1908 - and so saw more hard combat action than most The medal is in exceptionally fine condition for an award to a locally enlisted soldier of the Indian Army - a choice item Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. Edward VII issue in silver with clasp 'North West Frontier 1908' (14454 Naik Moghal Khan S & T.Corps) Recipient was a non commissioned officer, holding rank of Naik (Corporal) while serving with the Supply and Transport Corps of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. Edward VII issue in silver with clasp \'North West Frontier 1908\' (8883 Pte. K. McKay 1st Bn. Sea Highrs) Note: Recipient is confirmed as being a Private soldier serving with 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders when he qualified for medal and clasp per the respective medal roll (reference WO 100/397). The medal roll being signed and dated at Peshawar, India, on 5 May 1909 Important: Kenneth McKay a native of Tongue, Sutherlandshire, Scotland, is confirmed as being \'Killed-in-Action\' in France and Flanders on 13 October 1914 while serving in France and Flanders with the British Expeditionary Force Kenneth MacKay had originally enlisted at Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, and had served with 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders prior to 1914. His Medal Index Card shows that he first entered theatre of war on 23 August 1914 Condition: EF

India General Service Medal 1908. Edward VII silver Calcutta Mint issue with clasp \'North West Frontier 1908\' (3478 Sepoy Fateh Muhammad 40th Pathans) The recipient was a Punjabi Mussalman soldier serving as a Sepoy (Private) with the 40th Pathans an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army Note: Nicknamed the \'40 Thieves\' (as a recognition of the Pathan tribes prowess in banditry & brigandry), not surprisingly the Officer Commanding the 40th Pathans was irreverently referred to in Officer\'s Messes across India as \'Ali Baba\'. The nicknames apart, where and when it mattered (Tibet, North West Frontier of India, the Western Front, East Africa, Malaya), the 40th Pathans and its direct descendent (5th Battalion (Pathans) 14th Punjab Regiment) had an enviable reputation in terms of excellence in fieldcraft, reconnaissance, marksmanship & fighting spirit - all of which were amongst the more redeeming characteristics of the Pathan & Punjabi Mussalman soldiers who were the mainstay classes of the regiment A desirable medal named to a uniquely distinctive infantry regiment of the former British Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. Edward VII silver issue with clasp \'North West Frontier 1908\' (Bhisti Gulab 53rd Sikhs) The recipient was an attested 'Non Combatant' regimental follower of the Mussalman faith, performing the trade of 'Bhisti' (Water Carrier) while serving with the 53rd Sikhs 53 Sikhs (Frontier Force) - a mixed class regiment comprised 4 x companies of Sikhs; 1 x company of Dogra Rajputs; 2 x companies of Khattak Pathans and 1 company of Punjabi Musalmans - saw considerable combat during the 'Mohmand Expedition' operations on the North West Frontier during 1908, as reflected in the number of gallantry decorations awarded to native officers and other ranks of the regiment. vide: - Indian Order of Merit: 3 x awards (all 3rd Class), including one to a Viceroy's Commissioned Officer - Indian Distinguished Service Medal: 7 x awards The mostly unsung but vital role of the humble 'Bhisti' (Water Carrier) was immortalised in Rudyard Kipling's poem 'Gunga Din', which was subsequently made into a Hollywood blockbuster movie Kipling's immortal 'Gunga Din', was based on an earlier Bhisti of the Corps of Guides Infantry who had been appointed a Native Officer in respect to his repeated acts of conspicuous gallantry serving as a Bhisti at the 'Siege of Delhi' during the Indian Mutiny Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. Edward VII, silver issue with 4 x clasps 'North West Frontier 1908' 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919', 'Waziristan 1919-21' & ' Waziristan 1921-24' (2120 Naick Banka Singh 53rd Sikhs F.F.) Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Naick (Corporal), while serving with the 53rd Sikhs (Frontier Force), an infantry regiment of the Indian Army The regiment was originally formed in 1846, as a constituent unit of the 'Punjab Frontier Force', which force was raised and deployed specifically for service on the North West Frontier of India. As a 'Piffer? unit, it saw considerable service on the 'Frontier', where, as the 3rd Sikh Infantry (Punjab Frontier Force), the regiment earned 5 x battle honours in the era prior to 1908, specifically for their services in the Second Afghan War and later North West Frontier campaigns of 1896-1898. The 'Battle Honours' apart, the regiment also saw considerable service in numerous punitive expeditions on the 'Frontier' for which no battle honours were awarded Scarce seen 4 x clasp medal Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908. Edward VII. Silver issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1908' (23319 Gunr W. S. Efford No 3 Mtn B. R.G.A.) Important: Gunner William Samuel Efford of 118th Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, is confirmed as 'Died of Wounds' in France on 1915, during the Great War Note: Medal and clasp verified on the respective medal roll of 3rd Mountain Battery Royal Garrison Artillery (ref WO 100/397) that was compiled and signed at Rawalpindi Cantonment, India, on 17 April 1907. In addition he was also entitled to a 1914 Star (no clasp), British War Medal and Interallied Victory Medal, for his services during the Great War (ref WO 329/2412 for 1914 Star, and WO 329/262 for the pair) William Samuel Efford, son of William & Elizabeth Jane Efford, was a native of Plymouth, Devon, England, where he was born in 1884 (baptized on 23 March 1884). William's father was a 'Cab Proprietor'. At the time of the 1911 National Census for England & Wales, William is recorded as being in transit aboard a troopship or Nval Depot together with the rest of 3rd Mountian Battery, who were returniing to the United Kingdom from India. After the oubreak of the Great War, William first entered theatre of war 'France' on 14 November 1914, at which time he wa sserving with 118th Heavy Battery Royal Garrison Artillery. Gunner Efford is confirmed as 'Died-of-Wounds' in France on 12 March 1915. William's body now lies interred in a grave at the CWGC Royal Irish Rifles Graveyard, located at Laventie, France. Reference UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 Wiliam Samuel Efford had nominated his grandmother Elizabeth Jane Blackler as his next-of-kin. After his death, he had 15 Pounds 13 Shillings and 1 Penny credit with the Army, that was to be sent to the Grandmother. Curiously - and sadly - there is a note in the 'Soldiers Effects' as under' Quote, Amount misappropriated by a clerk in the office of the Paymaster Eastern Command made good to the next of kin Unquote. Presumably, the 'Misapprioriation' referred to is administrative code for 'theft' - and a sad reflection of the reality, that even in 1915, a fellow British soldier was prepared to 'Misapproriate', or otherwise the funds of a fallen soldier Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. EVII bronze issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1908' (Syce Parsad 2nd Bn 5th Gurkha Rifles) The recipient was an attested non-combatant 'Follower' performing the trade of 'Syce' (Groom) while serving attached to the 2nd Battalion 5th Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) of the Indian Army Bronze IGS 1908's named to Gurkha Rifles regiments are scarce to find on the market, moreso one in such desirable condition as the example here offered Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV 1st issue with clasp 'Waziristan 1921-24' (296415. A.C.1. E. J. Lawless. R.A.F.) Important: The medal and clasp entitlement is confirmed per the published medal roll Recipient was an Aircraft Man 1st Class serving with the Royal Air Force at the time of qualifying for the medal and clasp Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV 1st type silver issue with 2 x clasps 'Waziristan 1919-21' & 'Mahsud 1919-1920' (13228 W-O. Sattar Mohd. 106 Pack Bty) Note: The abbreviated rank impressed on the medal is for 'Ward-Orderly' The recipient served with 106 (Jacob's) Pack Battery In general, a scarce seen rank on medals, and especially so to medals named to any of the Indian Army 'Mountain Battery's' The medal has been court-mounted for display. Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV 2nd type. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1935' (2977940 Pte J. McNulty. A. & S. H.) Important: Casualty Lists for the period 1940-1941 indicate that Private McNulty 'may' have been a successful B.E.F. evader after the 'Fall of France' in June 1940! Note: The recipient Private J. McNulty of the 2nd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders is verified as entitled to the IGS 1908 medal per below reference; - IGS 1908 & clasp: (Ref WO 100/497). Roll compiled & signed Rawalpindi, Punjab, India on 11 December 1936 Additionally Private McNulty is also confirmed as having been entitled to a subsequent IGS 1936 medal and clasp issue as under; - IGS 1936 & clasp: (Ref WO 100/498). Roll compiled & signed Trimulgherry, Madras, India, on 3 December 1938 The medal roll entry for the award of the IGS 1936 medal shows that Private McNulty had transferred to the Army Reserve - and a return to civilian occupation - sometime before the medal roll had been compiled (3/12/1938) As a 'Reservist' McNulty was liable to embodiment in the event of 'War', Private McNulty was mobilized in September 1939, when he was re-called to 'The Colours' and posted to 8th Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Private McNulty subsequently served in France with his battalion which was a unit of 154th (Highland) Infantry Brigade in the 51st (Highland) Infantry Division, British Expeditionary Force. 154th Brigade, in support of troops of French IX Corp, were engaged against advancing German Panzers in the region of the Abbeville Bridgehead, circa 4-7 June 1940, where 8th Argylls suffered heavy casualties. 154th Brigade, including many - but not all - of the surviving personnel of 8th Argylls, were subsequently evacuated from Le Havre via Cherbourg, on 12-13 June 1940 - the last British troops of the B.E.F. to be evacuated from France in 1940 Curiously, the official published Army casualty lists for 1940 and 1941, contain 2 x entries for 2977940 Private J. McNulty 8/Argylls, which show him firstly as being recorded in casualty list No 253 as 'Missing' on 7 June 1940 (ref WO 417/14) while a later casualty list for period ending 2 April 1941, Number 478 (ref WO 417/23 ) has the following entry for him 'Previously reported missing now not missing'. The gap of almost 10 months between the aforementioned dates may indicate that Private McNulty was a successful 'evader' and avoided capture after the fall of France, making his own way to liberty to a neutral country, and ultimately safely back to the United Kingdom sometime in early 1941 A most interesting medal to an India Service 'Old Sweat' who is confirmed as having served with the 51st Highland Division in France 1940 Condition: About EF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (1592 L-Dfdr. Ghulam Mustafa Khan, 12 Cavy.) Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Muslim faiths, serving as a Sowar (Trooper) with the 12th Cavalry, a regiment of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (2193 Sowar Rajwali Khan, 37/Lcrs.) Recipient was an Indian of the Muslim faith serving as a Sowar (Trooper) with the 37th Lancers, a regiment of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (2870 Sowar Dalip Singh, 30 Lcrs.) Recipient was an Indian of the Sikh faith serving as a Sowar (Trooper) with the 30th Lancers, a regiment of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (3343 Sowar Natha Singh, 4 /Cavy.) Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, serving as a Sowar (Trooper) with the 4th Cavalry, a regiment of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue 'Mahsud 1919-20' (Water Carrier Munshi Khan, 2 Border R.) Note: Medal named in the customary engraved style associated with this particular medal and single clasp issue Recipient was an attested 'follower' serving with the 2nd Battalion Border Regiment of the British Army, and uncommon named to followers serving with British units Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue 'Waziristan 1919-1921' (4127 Sowar Ganga Singh, 21 Cavy.) Recipient was an Indian of the Hindu faith serving as a Sowar (Trooper) with the 21st Cavalry, a regiment of the Indian Army Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue 'Waziristan 1921-24' (504 Sr. Jag Ram, 7 Lt. Cav.) Recipient was an Indian of the Hindu faith serving as a Sowar (Trooper) with the 7th Light Cavalry, a regiment of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue a 2 clasps 'Waziristan 1921-24' 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (527 Rfmn Dharmu Sahi, 3-9 Grks) Note 3rd Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles was a war raised battalion subsequently disbanded on 28 February 1921, it's members being transferred to the remaining regular battalions or taking their discharge at that time Condition: GF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue bronze medal with 1 x clasp 'Abor 1911-12' (476 Cooly Saharman Limbu No 1 Gurkhali Carr Corps) Recipient was a locally recruited 'Carrier' of Eastern Nepal origin serving in the No 1 Gurkhali Carrier Corps - which labour unit was specifically raised for 'jungle work' during the arduous Abor Expedition Reference 'Frontier and Overseas Expeditions from India' (Volume 7) it is estimated that the 1st Gurkhalai Carrier Corps comprised 1 x British, 4 x Indian 'Fighting Men' and 624 x enrolled followers A choice condition medal to this class of recipient Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue silver medal with 2 x clasps 'Malabar 1921-24' & 'Waziristan 1921-24' (2264 Rfmn. Dhoje Gurung, 2-8 G.R.) Note: Second clasp attached by a straight rod Important: The silk medal riband fitted with a contemporary medal mounting bar, and almost certainly 'as-worn' by the recipient - and a possible indicator that the recipient joined the Indian Army post Great War, basis the medal being 'mounted' in the swing style as a loose single medal Recipient served as a Rifleman with the 2nd Battalion 8th Gurkha Rifles of the Indian Army Only 2 x regiments of the Gurkha Line deployed to Malabar for the supression of the Moplah Rebellion, the other unit being 2nd Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue silver medal with 2 x clasps 'Waziristan 1919-21' 'Waziristan 1921-24' (6078310 Pte. H. Roffey. The Queen's R.) Note: Second clasp attached by a straight rod Important: Entitlement to medal and both clasps confirmed on the recipients respective Medal Index Card (and in the respective medal roll of 2nd Battalion The Queen's Regiment, ref WO 100/I23/489, in which the recipient is remarked as being 'No Longer Effective' since the medal roll had been compiled and signed at Allahabad, India, on 11 January 1926 The recipient was Harold Roffey of the 2nd Battalion The Queen's Regiment. During the Great War he had served firstly in the Northamptonshire Regiment and later The Queen's Regiment, qualifying for the British War Medal and Interallied Victory Medals The Medal Index Card and Medal Roll for this recipient are extant and available from The National Archives Condition: GF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue silver medal with 3 x clasps 'Malabar 1921-22' 'Waziristan 1921-24' 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (1418144 Gnr. J. J. Cullen, R.A.) Note: Second clasp attached by a straight rod, and last clasp attached by rivets Important: Entitlement to medal and first 2 x clasps confirmed on the respective Medal Index Card (and in respective medal roll ref WO 100/I21/487 for 'Malabar', in which campaign the recipient served with 10th Pack Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, and ref WO). It is quite possible that the recipient qualified for the third clasp while serving with the Indian Army to which service many British NCO's transferred. Indeed the 1924 IA List Supplement includes 2 x NCO's by the name Cullen, including a J. Cullen?), however the medal rolls for the Indian Army are not accessible in the public domain The Medal Index Card and Medal Roll for this recipient are extant and available from The National Archives A rare clasp combination to a British soldier Condition: GF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue silver medal with 4 x clasps 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' 'Mahsud 1919-20' 'Waziristan 1919-21' 'Waziristan 1921-24' (12682 Gnr. T. Mulhearn, R.G.A.) Note: Upper 3 x clasps all attached by rivets Important: Entitlement to medal and all 4 x clasps confirmed on the respective Medal Index Card and campaign medal rolls (ref WO 100/I1/467 ) Gunner Timothy Mulhearn was a native of Maxwelltown, from the county of Kircudbrightshire, Scotland. A pre-1914 veteran and an India 'Old Swaet', Timothy served many years in India, as a 'Mountain Gunner' including service with No. 6. Mountain Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. He took his final discharge in October 1927 and is reported to have died on 19 March 1962 Sold together with various copied research including some medal roll entry pages, Medal Index Card and handwritten notes extrapolated from the recipients extant service papers, and from which above biographical details were taken A scarce confirmed 4 clasp IGS 1908 medal to the British Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with 2 x clasps 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' & 'Waziristan 1921-24' (2622 Havr Mirza Maihdi, Kurram Militia.) Note: Upper clasp attached by cotton thread Important: Recipient was a locally enlisted tribesman holding the rank of Havildar (Sergeant) wjile serving with the 'Kurram Militia' a Para-Military Frontier Corps deployed for service within the defined boundaries of the Tribal Territory of the North West Frontier of British India Condition: Toned GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with 2 x clasps 'Waziristan 1919-21' & 'Waziristan 1921-24' (3015 Sowar Buga, 7 Lt. Cavy.) Recipient was an Indian of the Hindu faith serving as a Sowar (Trooper) with the 7th Light Cavalry, a regiment of the Indian Army Condition: Toned VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with 2 x clasps 'Waziristan 1921-24' & 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (4630 Sep. Mohd. Aslam, 2-12 F.F.R.) Recipient was a Sepoy (equivelant of Private) serving with the 2nd Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment (Indian Army) The clasps attached by a long silver rod Condition: Toned GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with 3 x clasps ''Afghanistan NWF 1919' 'Mahsud 1919-20' 'Waziristan 1919-21' (3 Havr. Wazir Khan. S.W. Militia.) Note: Upper clasps connected by contemporary straight rods The recipient was a Havildar (Sergeant) serving with the South Wazirsitan Militia, a North West Frontier based para-military corps Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with 3 x clasps ''Afghanistan NWF 1919' 'Waziristan 1919-21' 'Waziristan 1921-24' (4398 Sepoy Sardar Ali, 1/69/Pjbs.) Note: The medal clasps riveted in the local customary manner At the time of qualifying for his medal, the recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the 1st Battalion 69th Punabis, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army In 1922, the 1/69 Punjabis was retitled 2nd Battalion 2nd Punjab Regiment Condition: GF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with 3 x clasps ''Afghanistan NWF 1919' 'Waziristan 1919-21' 'Waziristan 1921-24' (6531 L-Nk. Sher Zaman, 1-124 Infy.) Note: Upper clasps connected by contemporary straight rods The recipient was a Lance-Naik (Lance Corporal) serving with the 1st Battalion 124 Infantry regiment of the Indian Army when he qualified for his IGSM 1908 In 1922, the 1/124 Infantry was retitled as 1st Battalion 10th Baluch Regiment Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with 3 x clasps 'Waziristan 1919-21' Waziristan 1921-24 and 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (2098 Sep. Mir Akbar Shah, F.C.) Note: Upper two clasps both attached by rivets The recipient was a locally recruited Sepoy (Private) from the Pashtun speaking tribal area serving with the Frontier Constabulary - the armed police force that operated in and between the settled areas of the North West Frontier province and the Tribal areas Condition: Minor edge bruising otherwise VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with 4 x clasps \'Mahsud 1919-20\' \' Waziristan 1919-21\' \'Waziristan 1921-24\' & \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' (*688 Rfmn. Nawalsing Chetri, 2-5 G.R.) Note: Clasps all rivetted. With edge wear over first couple digits of regimental number, and the letters \'GR\' of unit (albeit this latter still legible) Recipient was a Rifleman serving with the1st Battalion 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) of the Indian Army Condition: GF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (01013 Jawahar Singh, 2 Guides) Note: There is no rank on the medal which is named exactly as issued - the recipient almost certainly having been a 'Sepoy' (Private) 2nd Battalion Guides was a war raised battalion, and all 'Other Ranks' of 2/Guides were allocated regimental numbers that included the prefix numeral '0' to distinguish them from men serving with 1st Guides Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith serving with the 2nd Battalion Queens Own Corps Guides Infantry regiment of the Indian Army The Corps of Guides (comprising both Cavalry and Infantry regiments) was arguably the most distinguished and battle corps of the British Indian Army. With the regimental centre located at 'Mardan' Cantonment in the North West Frontier Province, the 'Guides' were an integral component of the 'Punjab Frontier Force' and prior to the Great War deployed in numerous campaigns and wars on the North West Frontier of India, as well as fighting further afield in the Punjab during the Second Sikh War; at Delhi during the Indian Mutiny, and several campaigns during the Afghanistan War of 1878-1880. Prior to their amalgamation and restyling as 5th Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment in 1922, the Guides Infantry had earned the below following battle honours; - Mooltan - Goojerat - Delhi 1857 - Ali Masjid - Kabul 1879 - Afghanistan 1878-80 - Chitral - Malakand - Punjab Frontier 2nd Battalion QVO Corps of Guides (Frontier Force) (Lumsden's) Infantry was raised in India in 1917, and during the Great War served on the North West Frontier of India, Egypt, Palestine & Syria. After their return to India, the battalion deployed on active campaign service during the Third Afghan War 1919. 2nd Battalion Guides was not disbanded post-war, and was retained in the Indian Army, the unit being re-styled in 1922 as 10th Bn (Q.V.O. Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (02249 Sepoy Sher Khan 2nd Guides) Note: 2nd Battalion Guides was a war raised battalion, and all 'Other Ranks' of 2/Guides were allocated regimental numbers that included the prefix numeral '0' to distinguish them from men serving with 1st Guides Recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 2nd Battalion Queens Own Corps Guides Infantry regiment of the Indian Army The Corps of Guides (comprising both Cavalry and Infantry regiments) was arguably the most distinguished and battle corps of the British Indian Army. With the regimental centre located at 'Mardan' Cantonment in the North West Frontier Province, the 'Guides' were an integral component of the 'Punjab Frontier Force' and prior to the Great War deployed in numerous campaigns and wars on the North West Frontier of India, as well as fighting further afield in the Punjab during the Second Sikh War; at Delhi during the Indian Mutiny, and several campaigns during the Afghanistan War of 1878-1880. Prior to their amalgamation and restyling as 5th Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment in 1922, the Guides Infantry had earned the below following battle honours; - Mooltan - Goojerat - Delhi 1857 - Ali Masjid - Kabul 1879 - Afghanistan 1878-80 - Chitral - Malakand - Punjab Frontier 2nd Battalion QVO Corps of Guides (Frontier Force) (Lumsden's) Infantry was raised in India in 1917, and during the Great War served on the North West Frontier of India, Egypt, Palestine & Syria. After their return to India, the battalion deployed on active campaign service during the Third Afghan War 1919. 2nd Battalion Guides was not disbanded post-war, and was retained in the Indian Army, the unit being re-styled in 1922 as 10th Bn (Q.V.O. Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (083 Havr. Shad Khan, 2nd Guides.) Note: 2nd Battalion Guides was a war raised battalion, and all 'Other Ranks' of 2/Guides were allocated regimental numbers that included the prefix numeral '0' to distinguish them from men serving with 1st Guides Recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of Havildar (Sergeant) while serving with the 2nd Battalion Queens Own Corps Guides Infantry regiment of the Indian Army. The low regimental number shows that he was on the original muster of this 'War Raised' unit The Corps of Guides (comprising both Cavalry and Infantry regiments) was arguably the most distinguished and battle corps of the British Indian Army. With the regimental centre located at 'Mardan' Cantonment in the North West Frontier Province, the 'Guides' were an integral component of the 'Punjab Frontier Force' and prior to the Great War deployed in numerous campaigns and wars on the North West Frontier of India, as well as fighting further afield in the Punjab during the Second Sikh War; at Delhi during the Indian Mutiny, and several campaigns during the Afghanistan War of 1878-1880. Prior to their amalgamation and restyling as 5th Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment in 1922, the Guides Infantry had earned the below following battle honours; - Mooltan - Goojerat - Delhi 1857 - Ali Masjid - Kabul 1879 - Afghanistan 1878-80 - Chitral - Malakand - Punjab Frontier 2nd Battalion QVO Corps of Guides (Frontier Force) (Lumsden's) Infantry was raised in India in 1917, and during the Great War, served on the North West Frontier of India, Egypt, Palestine & Syria. After their return to India, the battalion deployed on active campaign service during the Third Afghan War 1919. 2nd Battalion Guides was not disbanded post-war, and was retained in the Indian Army, the unit being re-styled in 1922 as 10th Bn (Q.V.O. Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (2415 Sowar Harnam Singh, 4/Cavy.) Recipient served as a Sowar (Trooper) with the 4th Cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (2586 L-Dfdr. Gobind Singh, 30 Lcrs.) Recipient served as a Lance-Daffadar (Lance Sergeant) serving with the 30th Lancers regiment of the Indian Army Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (3611 Sowar Budhi Singh, 25/Cavy F.F.) Recipient served as a Sowar (Trooper) with the 25th Cavalry (Frontier Force) regiment of the Indian Army Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (37157 Pte. A. Scott, N. Staff. R) Important: Medal and clasp confirmed on the recipients Medal Index Card Andrew Scott appears to have been a native of Dundee, Scotland, as his forwarding address on the reverse of his Medal Index Card shows the address, 180 Hilltown, Dundee. In addition to the IGS 1908 with clasp, his MIC also shows entitlement to a single British War Medal for his services in India during the Great War Note: A soft-copy of the recipients Medal Index Card confirming above will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (4178 Sowar Balwant Singh, 25/Cavy F.F.) The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with the 25th Cavalry, Frontier Force, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (492 Sarwan Said Rasool, 53 Camel Cps.) Recipient was a Sarwan (equivelant of Camel Trooper) serving with the 53rd Camel Corps Condition: Toned GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (8351 Pte. S. Pipe. 2/Som.Lt.Infy.) Note: Some contact wear, silver test mark over forename intial 'S' - but initial is still well legible Important: The award of the medal and clasp confirmed in the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/I6/487) of 2nd Battalion Somerset Light Infantry. The roll compiled at Havelock Barracks, Lucknow, United Provinces, India on 26/01/1921 Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (87 W. E. E. McKinley, Ryls.) William Edward Eric Mckinley, son of Albert Wiseman Mckinley and Mary Constance McKinley was born at Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India on 5 November 1890. At the time of William's birth, his father was employed as a 'Boilermaker' with the North Western Railway (Saharanpur Station being one the the company's major service centres with adjoining marshalling sheds, and which around flourished a large 'Railway Community'). Like his father - and other family members before him - William also joined the North Western Railways. By 1926, William is recorded as being resident in Lahore, Punjab, India, where he was employed in the Mechanical Engineering Department of the North Western Railways. On 8 February 1926, William married Mary Millicent Webster, at Sialkot, Punjab, India A scarce civilian 'Railwaymans' campaign medal Condition: Toned GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with clasp 'Malabar 1921-22' (18365 Dvr Kalla Khan, I.B.T. Coy) Recipient was a Driver with the Indian Bullock Transport Company Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with clasp 'Malabar 1921-22' (5820245 Pte B.B. Daniels. Suff.R.) Important: The recipients entitlement to medal and clasp is confirmed on the respective campaign medal roll for 1st Battalion Suffolk Regiment (ref WO 100/I21/487) compiled and signed at Gibraltar on 17 June 1924, at which time the roll shows that Private Daniles was still serving with the battalion. His corresponding Medal Index Card also confirms the IGS 1908 as being his sole medal entitlement Note: One of the scarcer British regiments to find for this campaign, as 1/Suffolk deployed to Malabar theatre less 'C' Company Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with clasp 'Waziristan 1919-21' (1643 Sowar Sher Singh, 16 Cavy.) Recipient served as a Sowar (Trooper) with the 16th Cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with clasp 'Waziristan 1919-21' (60 Cook Mandu, 2 Guides.) The recipient was an Indian attested non-combatant follower, performing the trade of 'Cook' while attached to the 2nd Battalion Guides Infantry The Corps of Guides (comprising both Cavalry and Infantry regiments) was the most distinguished and battle hardened corps of the British Indian Army. With the regimental centre located at 'Mardan' Cantonment in the North West Frontier Province, the 'Guides' were an integral component of the 'Punjab Frontier Force' and prior to the Great War deployed in numerous campaigns and wars on the North West Frontier of India, as well as fighting further afield in the Punjab during the Second Sikh War; at Delhi during the Indian Mutiny, and several campaigns during the Afghanistan War of 1878-1880. Prior to their amalgamation and restyling as 5th Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment in 1922, the Guides Infantry had earned the below following battle honours; - Mooltan - Goojerat - Delhi 1857 - Ali Masjid - Kabul 1879 - Afghanistan 1878-80 - Chitral - Malakand - Punjab Frontier 2nd Battalion QVO Corps of Guides (Frontier Force) (Lumsden's) Infantry was raised in India in 1917, and during the Great War, served on the North West Frontier of India, Egypt, Palestine & Syria. After their return to India, the battalion deployed on active campaign service during the Third Afghan War 1919. 2nd Battalion Guides was not disbanded post-war, and was retained in the Indian Army, the unit being re-styled in 1922 as 10th Bn (Q.V.O. Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment, and later 10th (Training) Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment 2nd Guides did not deploy as a unit during the Waziristan campaign of 1919-1921 A scarce medal clasp entitlement to 2nd Guides Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with clasp 'Waziristan 1919-21' (Bhisti Dhannu, 21 Cavy.) The recipient was an Indian attested non-combatant follower, performing the important trade of 'Bhisti' (Water-Carrier) while attached to the 21st Cavalry (Frontier Force) of the Indian Army Kipling's immortal 'Gunga Din', was based on an earlier 'Bhisti' of the Corps of Guides Infantry who had been granted a Viceroys Commission for his conspicuous gallantry before 'Delhi' during the Indian Mutiny Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with clasp 'Waziristan 1921-24' (1039089 Bmbr A.J. Major. R.F.A.) Note: Medal is a 'Royal Mint' issue Important: Recipient is confirmed as being entitled to medal and clasp per the respective campaign medal roll of the Royal Artillery (ref WO 100/I22/488), wherein under remarks it is recorded that the medal was despatched to the recipient on 21 September 1944 Condition: Toned EF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with clasp 'Waziristan 1921-24' (26194 Dvr. Banka Singh. 6.P.Bty.) Note: The recipient was a Driver serving with the 6th Pack Battery, Royal Artillery Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with clasp 'Waziristan 1921-24' (Swpr. Sri Ram, S. W. Scouts ) The recipient was an Indian attested non-combatant follower, of the Hindu faith, who performed the trade of 'Sweeper', while attached to the South Waziristan Scouts - a Frontier Corps Previously known as the South Waziristan Militia (formed in 1900), the South Waziristan Scouts was established in 1921 During the inter-war years the South Waziristan Scouts had Corps HQ at Jandola with one Wing HQ. One Wing HQ was at Sarwekai and one at Sarorghu. By 1933, the corps comprised 48x infantry platoons and 2 x mounted infantry troops, totalling 2,774 all ranks The South Waziristan Scouts were deployed for service in the southern region of Waziristan - the tribal lands of the Mashuds. Unlike the adjacent 'Tochi Scouts' - the Frontier Corps deployed in Northern Waziristan - the South Waziristan Scouts did not recruit any local tribesmen for service in their corps. Recruits for the South Waziristan Scouts, were all recruited from outside of the territory where the corps was deployed Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with clasp \'Mahsud 1919-20\'(742 Sepoy Nur Muhd, 3/151 Pjbis) Recipient was a Sepoy serving with the 3rd Battalion 151st Punjabis (a \'War Raised\' unit) Note: The medal is named in the proper official engraved style associated with this particular scarce single clasp issue Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with clasp \'Malabar 1921-22\' (5718275 Pte. G.N. Smith, Dorset. R.) Important: The award of the medal and clasp confirmed in the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/I21/487) of 2nd Battalion Dorset Regiment as being issued to the recipient on 25/05/1925, at which time the roll shows that he was then serving with 1st Battalion Dorset Regiment George N. Smith had earlier served in the Great War with the Dorsets, qualifying for a 1914-15 Star, British War and Interallied Victory Medals. His Great War Medal Index Card confirms that he first entered theatre of war \'France\' on 13 May 1915, at which time he was serving with 1st Battalion Dorset Regiment and held regimental number 12717. For some period of time during the Great War he subsequently served with 1/4 Dorset Regiment. The MIC also confirms his entitlement to the IGS medal and clasp, and all his regimental numbers Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with clasp \'Malabar 1921-22\' (7177781 Pte. H. Naughton. Leins.R.) The medal is the \'Royal Mint\' issue Note: Hubert Naughton is confirmed on the respective medal roll (ref: WO 100/I21/487) as serving with 1st Battalion Leinster Regiment when he qualified for the medal and clasp. The medal being issued to him on 30 December 1925 This was the last British campaign medal earned by the Leinster Regiment, prior to the disbandment in 1922 of the Irish Regiments of the British Army that had been recruited from South Ireland The recipient did not serve in the Great War and hence this medal represents his full medal entitlement The medal is accompanied by copies of the respective IGS medal roll entry page, and Medal Index Card, both of which will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue with clasp \'Waziristan 1921-24\' (1754 Rfmn. Balbir Thapa, 1-5 R.G.R.) Recipient was a Rifleman serving with the1st Battalion 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue \'Waziristan 1919-21\' (902 L-Dfdr. Narinjan Singh, 12 Cavy) Recipient was a Lance Duffadar serving with the 12th Cavalry, Indian Army Condition: With loose suspender and contact marks about VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue, silver with 2 x clasps 'North West Frontier 1930-31' 'Mohmand 1933' (F-1332 Cook Mohd. Khan, 9 Mtn Bty.) Note: Upper clasp attached by metal rod The recipient was a locally attested 'Follower' holding the trade / appointment of 'Cook' while serving with the 9th Mountain Battery, an artillery unit of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue, silver with 4 x clasps 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' 'Mahsud 1919-20' 'Waziristan 1919-21' 'Waziristan 1921-24' (235 Jemdr. Mahabir Pathak, 1 S. & M.) Note: Clasps attached by straight silver/metal rods Recipient was a Vicreroys Commissioned Officer holding appointment of Jemadar and serving with 1st Sappers and Miners of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issue, silver with 4 x clasps 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' 'Mahsud 1919-20' 'Waziristan 1919-21' 'Waziristan 1921-24' (Jemdr. Singdal Gurung, 1-4 G.R.) Note: Clasps attached by rivets Recipient was a Vicreroys Commissioned Officer holding appointment of Jemadar and serving with 1st Battalion 4th Gurkha Rifles of the Indian Army The Indian Army List Supplement for January 1924, shows that the Jemadar was still serving with 1/4 Gurkha Rifles. His War Services in the Great War being shown as having served overseas from 17 May 1917 to 4 August 1919, variously in Iraq, Russia and Trans-Caspia. He is also shown as serving in Waziristan from 14 November 1920 to 20 December 1921 Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issues, silver, with clasp 'Malabar 1921-22' An un-named and un-marked 'Calcutta Mint' specimen Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first issues, silver, with clasp 'Malabar 1921-22' (1895 Rfmn. Kunwar Sing Rawat, 1-18 R. Garh. Rfls.) Note: Minor edge wear over first 3 digits of recipients army number - digits all still legible Recipient was a Rifleman serving with 1st Battalion 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles of the Indian Army Condition: Minor contact wear otherwise VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type bronze issue with clasp 'Abor 1911-12' (527 Cooly Manglay Limbu. No 1 Gurkhali Carr Corps) Recipient was a locally enrolled Gurkha follower enlsited into the 1st Gurkhali Carrier Corps - a logistics unit recruited from amongst domiciled Gurkhas in the Darjeeling and East Bengal hill tracts, for deployment in the Abor Expedition of 1911-12 A choice condition campaign medal Condition: EF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver 'Royal Mint' issue with clasp 'Malabar 1921-22' (7177922 Pte. S. Collins, Leins. R.) Important: Medal and clasp verified per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Leinster Regiment (WO 100/I21/487) that was compiled and signed at Warwick, England on 19 October 1925, wherein the recipients full name is given as Stephen Collins who had previously served as No. 35097 variously with 2nd Battalion and 7th Battalion of the Leinster Regiment, during which time he had also qualified for the 1914-1915 Star (ref WO) British War and Interallied Victory Medals (ref WO 329/1699) No. 1924 Private Stephen Collins 2nd Battalion Leinster Regiment first entered theatre of war 'France' on 6 December 1914, at which time he was serving with 2nd Battalion Leinster Regiment, and for which he was awarded a 1914-1915 Star (ref WO 329/2815) Note: Following the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922, The Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians) - together with the other five Southern Irish regiments of the British Army were disbanded on 31 July 1922. The IGS 1908 medal with clasp 'Malabar 1921-22' being the very last issue of a British campaign medal to the Leinster Regiment Condition: About EF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver 'Royal Mint' issue with clasp 'Waziristan 1921-24' (7871519 Pte. C.J. Bowdige. R. Tank Corps.) Important: Entitlement to the medal and clasp confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of 7th Armoured Car Company Royal Tank Corps (reference WO 100/I26/492) Christopher James Bowdige was a native of the Parish of St. Pancras, London, England, where he was born on 2 January 1899. Prior to his enlistment in the 5th London Regiment on 8 January 1917, Christopher had been employed as a 'Vanguard'. Per the recipients entry from the Royal Tank Corps 'Description Books' and IGS Medal Index Card - both of which are accessible through on-line resources - Christopher was neither elligible or subsequently awarded any Great War campaign medals. Christopher re-enlisted on 31 October 1919, and served with the Tank Corps until taking his discharge from 'The Colours' on 31 March 1926, and his subsequent final discharge form the Army Reserve on 30 October 1931. Christopher Bowdige is recorded as having died at Colchester, Essex, England sometime during the last quarter of 1980 Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue 2 x clasps 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' & 'Mahsud 1919' (516 Sepoy Rurku, 3/Bn. Corps of Guides F.F.) Note: 3rd Battalion Guides was a war raised battalion Recipient was a 'Dogra Rajput' soldier of the Hindu faith holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 3rd Battalion Queen Victoria's Own Corps Guides Infantry regiment of the Indian Army The Corps of Guides (comprising both Cavalry and Infantry regiments) was arguably the most distinguished and battle corps of the British Indian Army. With the regimental centre located at 'Mardan' Cantonment in the North West Frontier Province, the 'Guides' were an integral component of the 'Punjab Frontier Force' and prior to the Great War deployed in numerous campaigns and wars on the North West Frontier of India, as well as fighting further afield in the Punjab during the Second Sikh War; at Delhi during the Indian Mutiny, and several campaigns during the Afghanistan War of 1878-1880. Prior to their amalgamation and restyling as 5th Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment in 1922, the Guides Infantry had earned the below following battle honours; - Mooltan - Goojerat - Delhi 1857 - Ali Masjid - Kabul 1879 - Afghanistan 1878-80 - Chitral - Malakand - Punjab Frontier Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue clasps \'Malabar 1921-1922\' (2411 Havr. Madho Sing Rawat, 1-18 R. Garh Rfls.) Note: With minor official correction to 'Garh Rfls' & exactly as issued to the recipient - and typical of most medals issued to this regiment for this particular campaign Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (Seventh edition, 2006) the regiment is shown as present and entitled to the clasp. This medal and clasp was the medal and clasp awarded in the inter-war era for campaign service in Southern India, when the Government of India deployed British and Indian regiments of the Army in India to present day 'Kerala State' to suppress the Moplah Insurrection of 1921-1922 The recipient was a Hindu Garhwali holding the rank of Havildar (Sergeant) while serving with the 1st Battalion 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles, a crack infantry regiment of the British Indian Army The 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles regiment were established in 1922 by the pairing of the former 1st and 2nd Battalion of the 39th Garhwal Rifles. The Garhwalis had fought with great distinction and valour in France during the Great War, where two Garhwali 'Other-Ranks' (one from each of the erstwhile battalions) had earned the Victoria Cross for their conspicuous gallantry while serving with the Indian Corps. In respect of their collective good services in the Great War the regiment was bestowed the rare honorific 'Royal' title, a title held by only a very few regiments of the British Indian Army The Malabar1921-22 clasp is the only clasp in the IGS series of medals that was awarded in respect of services in Southern India, the fighting being centred in the region of the 'Malabar Coast', in the present day state of 'Kerala' during the 'Moplah Rebellion' - a particularly hard fought insurrection! 1/18 Royal Garhwal Rifles served in Malabar during period November 1921 - June 1922, during which time the regiment incurred 19 casualties, comprising 3 x killed and 16 x wounded Condition: Edge bruises about VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with 2 x clasps \'Mahsud 1919-1920\' & \'Waziristan 1919-21\' (32 Q.M. Daf. Agha Khan, 31 D.C.O. Lcrs) The medal with officially re-impressed naming - exactly as issued Reference \'British Battles & Medals\' (7th edition, 2006), the 31st Duke of Connaught\'s Own Lancers, are confirmed as having been extensively deployed in the Waziristan region of the North West Frontier 1919-1921 The recipient was a Punjabi Musalman holding the senior appointment and rank of Quarter Master Daffadar (Quarter-Master Sergeant) while serving with the 31st Duke of Connaught\'s Own Lancers, a cavalry regiment of the British Indian Army The 31st (D.C.O.) Lancers amalgamated with the 32nd Lancers in 1921, and in 1922 the regiment was re-styled as 13th Duke of Connaught\'s Own Bombay Lancers. In 1927 the regiment was again restyled, as 13th Duke of Connaught\'s Own Lancers. The regiment was allocated to Pakistan in August 1947 Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with 2 x clasps \'Malabar 1921-22\' & \'Waziristan 1921-24\' (4790 Nk. Parjit Pun, 2-8 G.R.) Upper clasp attached by customary metal rod Reference \'British Battles & Medals\' (7th edition, 2006), 2/8 Gurkha Rifles are confirmed as having served in both the \'Malabar 1921-22\' & \'Waziristan 1921-24\' clasps. 7 Rajput had been serving with the \'Mohmand Column\' between 28 July to 3 October 1933 The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity holding the rank of Naik (Corporal) while serving with the 2nd Battalion 8th Gurkha Rifles an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army Malabar Rebellion: In October 1921, 2nd Battalion 8th Gurkha Rifles was mobilised to join a punitive expedition to suppress a rebellion in Malabar (located in present day Kerala) where they undertook a series of jungle operations. The most notable action of the campaign for 2/8 GR, was a ferocious attack by about 2000 insurgents on a company post in, November 1921. Assisted by followers and cooks the fanatical \'Moplahs\' were eventually repelled leaving over 200 dead at a cost of one British officer and three Gurkha soldiers killed and two Gurkha officers and 32 Gurkha other ranks and followers wounded. The rebellion was subdued in January 1922, and the battalion left the Malabar region in February, 1922 Waziristan 1923-24: In January 1923, 2/8 GR deployed to Waziristan, on the North West Frontier of India, for its next campaign. It formed part of the Razmak Field Force and was engaged in road protection duties with daily picqueting and occasional skirmishing with local Pathan tribesmen. On completion of the new road to Razmak, the Battalion was re-deployed to provide similar duties on the road under construction from between Jandola to Wana. 2/8 GR was withdrawn from Waziristan in March 1924, and it was only in January 1926, that it returned to its regimental home at Shillong Cantonment, Assam Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with 3 x clasps 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919', 'Mahsud 1919-20' & 'Waziristan 1919-21' (182 Sepoy Mohd. Hussain, 1-13 Rfls.) The second clasp attached by a silver rod, and the top clasp attached by rivets Important: The low regimental number indicates a post-war (post 1918) recruit who was serving with 55th Coke's Rifles (Frontier Force) and subsequently in the original muster of the 1/13 Frontier Force Rifles at the time of the regiments creation in 1922 Note: Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (Seventh edition, 2006) the regiment is shown as present and entitled to all 3 x clasps, when as 1/55 Coke's Rifles, the battalion was serving with 1 Echelon of the 'Tochi Column' w.e.f. 13 November 1919 Recipient was a Punjabi Musalman serving as a Sepoy (Private) with the 1st Battalion 13th Frontier Force Rifles - Coke's Rifles - a highly distinguished infantry regiment of the British Indian Army Note: Prior to the Indian Army re-organization of 1920 - in which year 1st Battalion 13th Frontier Force Rifles was created - the regiment had its origins in the 1st Regiment of Punjab Infantry (created in 1848), and had served with great distinction as a constituent infantry battalion of the Punjab Frontier Force. The regiments styles through to 1920 were; - 1848: 1st Regiment of Punjab Infantry - 1851: 1st Regiment of Infantry, Punjab Irregular Force - 1865: 1st Regiment of Infantry, Punjab Frontier Force - 1901: 1st Punjab Infantry - 1903: 55th Coke's Rifles (Frontier Force) - 1922: 1st Battalion (Coke's) 13th Frontier Force Rifles The descendent unit of 1st Battalion (Coke's) 13th Frontier Force Rifles, now styled 7th Battalion (Coke's) The Frontier Force Regiment, continues to serve in the Pakistan Army in 2019 The battle honours of 7th Battalion (Coke's) The Frontier Force Regiment and it's predecessor units are; Delhi 1857, Lucknow, Peiwar Kotal, Charasiah, Kabul 1879, Afghanistan 1878?80, Tirah, Punjab Frontier, China 1900, La Bass?e 1914, Messines 1914, Armenti?res 1914, Festubert 1914, Givenchy 1914, Neuve Chapelle, Ypres 1915, St. Julien, Aubers, Festubert 1915, Loos, France and Flanders 1914?15, Suez Canal, Egypt 1915?17, Gaza, El Mughar, Nebi Samwil, Jerusalem, Megiddo, Sharon, Palestine 1917?18, Tigris 1916, Kut al Amara 1917, Baghdad, Mesopotamia 1916?18, Persia 1918?19, Aden, East Africa 1916?18, NW Frontier India 1917, Baluchistan 1918, Afghanistan 1919, North Malaya, Kota Bahru, Johore, Gemas, The Muar, Singapore Island, Malaya 1941?42, Kashmir 1948, Lahore 1965 A desirable multi-clasp campaign medal to the highly distinguished 'Coke's Rifles' Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with 3 x clasps \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\', \'Mahsud 1919-20\' & \'Waziristan 1919-21\' (2177 Sowar Didar Singh, 30 Lcrs.) The upper 2 x clasps attached by rivets Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith serving as a Sowar (Trooper) with the 30th Lancers (Gordon's Horse), a cavalry regiment of the British Indian Army Note: The 30th Lancers had its origins in 1826, when the regiment was raised as the 4th Regiment of Nizam's Cavalry, serving thereafter as a regiment of of the Hyderabad Contingent. By April 1920, the composition of the regiment was comprised of; - 2 x Squadrons Sikhs - 1 x Squadron Jats - 1 x Squadron Hindustani Musalmans In 1921, the regiment was amalgamated with 26th King George's Own Light Cavalry, the and together the amalgamated units in the new regiment was styled the 8th King George's Own Light Cavalry A scarce seen multi-clasp IGS 1908 medal to the 30th Lancers Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with 4 x clasps 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' 'Waziristan 1919-21' 'Waziristan 1921-24' 'Burma 1930-32' (3383 Sepoy Lal Singh, 37/Dogras.) Note: Clasps riveted Recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the 37th Dogras, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army Post 1921, 3/17 Dogras became 1st Battalion 17th Dogra Regiment. 37 Dogras & 1/17 Dogras a battalion is confirmed as having been deployed and qualifying for all the campaign clasps commemorated on this medal Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Abor 1911-12' (1947 Sepoy Photapsing Rai Lakhimpur Bn Military Police.) The recipient was a Gurkha serving as a Sepoy (Private) with the Lakhimpur Battalion Military Police, a locally deployed para-military 'Frontier Corps' that operated in Northern Assam and adjacent territories along the North East Frontier of British India Reference 'Frontier and Overseas Expeditions from India: Volume VII Official Account of the Abor Expedition' (Army Headquarters, India) it is shown that the Lakhimpur Military Police Battalion joined the Abor Expeditionary Force on, 28 September 1911, at which time it is estimated the battalion mustered a strength of 5 x British Officers, 450 x 'Fighting Ranks' and 50 x 'Followers' Condition: About EF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Abor 1911-12' (3483 Rflmn Chinta Thapa 1/8th Gurkha Rifles) Recipient was a Rifleman serving with 1st Battalion 8th Gurkha Rifles of the Indian Army Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Abor 1911-12' (3600 Rflmn Setia Gurung, 1/8th Gurkha Rfls) Recipient was a Rifleman serving with the 1st Battalion 8th Gurkha Rifles, an infantry regiment of the Gurkha Line of the Indian Army Note: Reference 'Frontier and Overseas Expeditions from India, Volume 7 (Official Account of the Abor Expedition)' the fighting strength of the 1st Battalion 8th Gurkha Rifles deployed for this campaign numbered 13 x British Officers and 758 x Gurkhas Condition: Toned VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Abor 1911-12' (597 Dvr Razak 26th Mule Corps) Recipient served as a Driver with the 26th Mule Corps of the Indian Army Note: Reference 'Frontier and Overseas Expeditions from India, Volume 7 (Official Account of the Abor Expedition)' the strength of the 26th Mule Corps deployed for this campaign numbered 354 x 'All-Ranks' British & Indian personnel and supplied 734 Mules and 34 Ponies Condition: Toned VF

India General Service Medal 1908. Gv first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (1015 Sarwan Partap Singh, 8 Patiala C. Cps. Recipient was a soldier of the Sikh faith holding rank of 'Sarwan' (Driver) while serving with the 8th Patiala Camel Corps Prior to the Great War, the princely state of Patiala - the most important of the Punjab States - did not maintain a Camel Corps amongst it's Imperial State Forces. However, during the Great War, and in direct response to Government of India requests, the Maharajah of Patiala raised and funded a Camel Corps styled the '8th Patiala Camel Corps' for the use and disposal of the Government of India. Subsequently, the 8th Patiala Camel Corps was recruited from amongst the population of Patiala State, and provided with 1072 x camels, and equipment, all paid for and provided by the Patiala Treasury. As a transport unit, the 8th Patiala Camel Corps served in the Third Afghanistan War 1919, and later Waziristan operations on the North West Frontier of India, 1919-1924. The corps was disbanded circa 1924 A scarce seen, short lived, 'Sikh' camel transport unit Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (1088 Sowar Muhd. Amir Khan, 37/Lcrs.) Recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with the 37th Lancers a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (1366 Sepoy Jiwan Khan, 1-Bn. Corps of Guides.) Note: The regiment name only with official corrections - and typical as issued for this medal and clasp to this particular battalion Recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 1st Battalion Queens Own Corps Guides Infantry regiment of the Indian Army The Corps of Guides (comprising both Cavalry and Infantry regiments) was arguably the most distinguished and battle corps of the British Indian Army. With the regimental centre located at 'Mardan' Cantonment in the North West Frontier Province, the 'Guides' were an integral component of the 'Punjab Frontier Force' and prior to the Great War deployed in numerous campaigns and wars on the North West Frontier of India, as well as fighting further afield in the Punjab during the Second Sikh War; at Delhi during the Indian Mutiny, and several campaigns during the Afghanistan War of 1878-1880. Prior to their amalgamation and restyling as 5th Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment in 1922, the Guides Infantry had earned the below following battle honours; - Mooltan - Goojerat - Delhi 1857 - Ali Masjid - Kabul 1879 - Afghanistan 1878-80 - Chitral - Malakand - Punjab Frontier During the Great War, 1st Battalion QVO Corps of Guides (Frontier Force) (Lumsden's) Infantry served; North West Frontier of India, Mesopotamia, Egypt and Palestine. After their return to India, the battalion deployed on active campaign service during the Third Afghan War 1919. In 1922 the battalion was re-styled as 5th Bn (QVO Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (1537 Dfdr. Muhd Khan, 28/Cavy.) Recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with the 28th Light Cavalry a regiment of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (1950 Sepoy Miraj Din, Kap J.S. Infy) Recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the 1st Jagjit Infantry Regiment, of the Kapurthala State Forces. Kapurthala being a Sikh Princely State in the Punjab Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (2282 Sowar Dulo Khan, 13/Lncrs.) The recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with the 13th Lancers, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: Toned GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (242 Sep. Saraj, 3 Guides.) Note: 3rd Battalion Guides was a war raised battalion Recipient was a 'Dogra Rajput' soldier of the Hindu faith holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 3rd Battalion Queen Victoria's Own Corps Guides Infantry regiment of the Indian Army The Corps of Guides (comprising both Cavalry and Infantry regiments) was arguably the most distinguished and battle corps of the British Indian Army. With the regimental centre located at 'Mardan' Cantonment in the North West Frontier Province, the 'Guides' were an integral component of the 'Punjab Frontier Force' and prior to the Great War deployed in numerous campaigns and wars on the North West Frontier of India, as well as fighting further afield in the Punjab during the Second Sikh War; at Delhi during the Indian Mutiny, and several campaigns during the Afghanistan War of 1878-1880. Prior to their amalgamation and restyling as 5th Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment in 1922, the Guides Infantry had earned the below following battle honours; - Mooltan - Goojerat - Delhi 1857 - Ali Masjid - Kabul 1879 - Afghanistan 1878-80 - Chitral - Malakand - Punjab Frontier 3rd Battalion Guides was raised in India in 1917, and during the Great War was deployed on the North West Frontier of India, and post -war subsequently served during the Third Afghan War 1919 'Bazaar Wallah' silver test marks on rim Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (2926 Sepoy Abdul Hamid, 1-Bn. Corps of Guides.) Note: The regiment name only with official corrections - and typical as issued for this medal and clasp to this particular battalion Recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 1st Battalion Queens Own Corps Guides Infantry regiment of the Indian Army The Corps of Guides (comprising both Cavalry and Infantry regiments) was arguably the most distinguished and battle corps of the British Indian Army. With the regimental centre located at 'Mardan' Cantonment in the North West Frontier Province, the 'Guides' were an integral component of the 'Punjab Frontier Force' and prior to the Great War deployed in numerous campaigns and wars on the North West Frontier of India, as well as fighting further afield in the Punjab during the Second Sikh War; at Delhi during the Indian Mutiny, and several campaigns during the Afghanistan War of 1878-1880. Prior to their amalgamation and restyling as 5th Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment in 1922, the Guides Infantry had earned the below following battle honours; - Mooltan - Goojerat - Delhi 1857 - Ali Masjid - Kabul 1879 - Afghanistan 1878-80 - Chitral - Malakand - Punjab Frontier During the Great War, 1st Battalion QVO Corps of Guides (Frontier Force) (Lumsden's) Infantry served; North West Frontier of India, Mesopotamia, Egypt and Palestine. After their return to India, the battalion then deployed on active campaign service during the Third Afghan War 1919. In 1922 the battalion was re-styled as 5th Bn (QVO Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (3034 Sep. Kahan Singh, Jind I.S.I.) Recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the Jind Imperial States Infantry, an infantry regiment of the Indian Princely State of Jind Condition: Polished GF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (31 Khassadar Sher Afzal, Khassadar Force) Recipient was a resident Pathan tribesman resident in any of the North West Frontier Political Agencies, who was recruited as a member of the Khassadar Force - the Khassadars mostly being engaged on road protection duties within the NWFP Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (4135 Sowar Mangal Singh, 39 C.I.Horse.) Recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with the 39th Central India Horse, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: Toned GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (434 Scout Maksad, Gulgit Scouts) The recipient was a Scout serving with the 'Gilgit' Scouts, a localised 'Frontier Scouts' unit that was originally raised in 1913 Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (437 Sapper Ali Bakhsh, I.S. Sprs. Malerkotla St.) Recipient was a Sapper serving with the 1st Company Indian State Sappers, Malerkotla State Sappers and Miners - a unit from the Indian princely state of Malerkotla Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (804 Rfmn Suka Bardura, P.P.) Note: One letter 'R' of name has been officially corrected Recipient was a Nepalese Rifleman serving with Pasupati Prasad Regiment - an infantry regiment of the Royal Nepal Army Important: Pasupati Prasad Regiment was one of only two Nepal Contingent regiments to be deployed during the Third Afghan War. The regiment served for 3 months on the North West Frontier of India and subsequently received an allocation of 970 x IGS 1908 medal with clasps for distribution to 'All-Ranks' of the regiment (reference 'Nepal a Small Nation in the Vortex of International Conflicts' (Prem R. Uprety, 1984) Condition: GF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (895 Sepoy Hussain, Mek. Levy) Recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the localised 'Mekran Levy' Corps. Raised in 1904, the Mekran Levy with Headquarters at Panjgur, comprised both Cavalry and Infantry troops, with an original composition of 137 Cavalry and 203 Infantry Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (Moharrir Nawab Ali, N.W. Militia.) The recipient Nawab Ali, held the appointment of 'Moharrir' - a native clerk who could write in the native scripts / language - while serving with the North West Militia, a locally recruited and deployed Frontier Scouts unit that saw extensive active service within the 'Tribal Belt' lands of the North West Frontier of British India Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (Rahmatullah, Servt., Loharu State.) Extremely rare thus named. Loharu State being one of the smaller Indian Princely States, which does not appear to have contributed any units of troops for deployment in the Third Afghan War Almost certainly an award to the personal 'Servant' of one of royal scions of Loharu State, specifically Sahibzada Mirza Aitizaz ud-din Ahmad Khan (Humayun Mirza) 1899-1951, who as an acting 2nd-Lieut of the Indian Army is recorded as having served during the Third Afghan War as ADC to the General Officer Commanding (GOC) Baluchistan district 1919 Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (Sepoy Ganimat, H.H. Mehtar's S&M.) Recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with His Highness The Mehtar's Sappers and Miners, a unit of the Chitral (an Indian princely state) State forces Condition: Supension post refitted, about GF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (Sepoy Nawab, Dir Levies) Recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the localised 'Dir Levies' that operated within the tribal land of the North West Frontier One of the smaller Levy Corps, the Dir Levies nominally mustered only an estimated 300 men Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (Subdr. Ram Singh, 1 Patiala Infy.) Recipient was a native officer holding rank of Subadar while serving with the 1st Patiala Infantry (1st Patiala Rajindra Sikhs) - an infantry regiment of the Sikh princely state of Patiala Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (Subdr. Shib Ram. 1 Kashmir Infy.) Recipient was a Subadar (Junior Officer) serving with the 1st Kashmir Infantry, an infantry regiment of the Indian Princely State of Kashmir Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (Swpr. Sawan, N.W. Militia) Recipient was a follower performing the trade of 'Sweeper' while serving with the North Waziristan Militia Note: Captain Eustace Jotham (51st Sikhs, Frontier Force), a British officer serving on attachment with the North Waziristan Militia was awarded a posthumous Victoria Coss for his gallantry at Spina Khaisora in the Tochi Valley on 7 January 1915 - and the only Victoria Cross earned by any British Officer while attached to any of the various 'Frontier Corps' Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919'(166 Sepoy Jiwan Mohd., 2 Patiala Infy.) Recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the 2nd Patiala Infantry (2nd Patiala Yadvindra Infantry) - an infantry regiment of the Sikh princely state of Patiala Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Mahsud 1919-1920' (521-L Dfdr. Mohd Zar Khan. 31 D.C.O. Lcrs) Note: The medal officially engraved in the correct style uniquely used on 'all' awards of this medal with the single clasp 'Mahsud 1919-1920' to qualifying personnel of the Indian Army The recipient was a Lance-Daffadar (Corporal) serving with the 31st Duke of Connaught's Own Lancers, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army A very scarce single clasp medal issue to a Cavalryman - and only awarded thus to Indian Army cavalrymen Condition: About EF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Malabar 1921-22' (3251 Rfmn. Darwan Sing Rawat, 1-18 R. Garh Rfls.) Recipient was a Rifleman serving with the 1st Battalion 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army 1/18 Royal Garhwal Rifles served in Malabar during period November 1921 - June 1922, during which time the regiment incurred 19 casualties, comprising 3 x killed and 16 x wounded Note: Prior to 1922 1/18 R.G.R. was styled 1st Battalion 39th Garwhal Rifles, the regimental designation changing in 1922 Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Malabar 1921-22' (C. B. Lancaster, A.S.P. Mal. Spl. Force) Important: A rare confirmed 'Killed-in-Ambush', Police Officer casualty for the 'Moplah Rebellion', Malabar, India, occurring on 26 August 1921 Assistant Superintendent of Police, Cuthbert Buxton Lancaster was born on 24 January 1899, son of the Rev. T. Lancaster, rector of St Mary?s, Weymouth, and was educated at Marlborough College. He joined the Indian Police in Madras and, at the outbreak of the Moplah Rebellion in August 1921, was Assistant Superintendent of Police, Malapuram, Malabar. A British column, comprising 200 men from the Leinster Regiment and a number of Special Police, en route from Calicut to Malapuram, was ambushed by a strong force of Moplah rebels on the 26th August. The insurgents attacked from all sides and were only repulsed after four hours of fierce hand-to-hand fighting. Rebels barricaded themselves in the houses at Pukkatur which were carried by assault. Mr Lancaster, who accompanied the column, was mortally wounded in the heavy fighting and was buried with full military honours The published roll-of-honour for Officers of the Indian Police Service, contained in the history of the Indian Police 'To Guard My People' (P. Griffiths, 1971) shows that 2 x 'Gazetted' Officers of the I.P.S. were killed during the Moplah Rebellion A rare casualty medal on the market Sold with copies of contemporary accounts from 'The Times' Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Malabar1921-22' (268 Rfmn. Ba Sein, Chin-Kachin Bn.) Note: Recipient was an ethnic Chin or Kachin serving as a Rifleman with the Chin-Kachin Battalion of the Indian Army Important: The Chin-Kachin Battalion (formed in 1918 from the 85th Burman Rifles, was comprised of one Chin and three Kachin companies) only existed under that title between 1918-1922, consequently any campaign medals named to this regiment are very scarce on the market Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Malabar1921-22' (4502 A-Ord, Mahan Nand, 4. I.H.C.) Recipient was Acting Orderly serving with the 4th Indian Hospital Corps of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Malabar1921-22' (Dhobi. Jagga. Queen's Bays.) Important: Medal is a later 're-named' impressed issue Recipient was a native follower performing the trade of 'Dhobi' (Washerman) while serving with The Queen's Bays, a cavalry regiment of the British Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Waziristan 1921-24' (72 Mlvi. Abdullah Khan, 3-8 Punjab. R.) Note: Last three letters 'JAB' in regiment name have been officially corrected The recipient, Abdullah Khan, was an enrolled Islamic Scholar / Teacher holding appointment of 'Maulvi' - an honorific Islamic religious title - while serving with 3rd Battalion 8th Punjab Regiment of the Indian Army The regiments of the Indian Army recruited qualified religious personnel for the guidance of the mainstream religious groups represented in the ranks of the Indian Army, their appointments being identifiable by the use of thebelow following honorific titles; - Pandit for Hindus - Maulvi for Muslims - Granthi for Sikhs Condition: Toned VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Waziristan 1921-24' (Maulvi Hakim Ali, 1-7 Rajput R.) The recipient, Hakim Ali, was an enrolled Islamic Scholar / Teacher holding appointment of 'Maulvi' - an honorific Islamic religious title - while serving with 1st Battalion 7th Rajput Regiment of the Indian Army The regiments of the Indian Army recruited qualified religious personnel for the guidance of the mainstream religious groups represented in the ranks of the Indian Army, their appointments being identifiable by the use of the honorific tiles; - Pandit for Hindus - Maulvi for Muslims - Granthi for Sikhs Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Waziristan 1921-24' (Mohr. Ashaq Hussain, S.W. Scouts) The recipient Ashaq Hussain, held the appointment of 'Moharrir' - a native clerk who could write in the native scripts / language - while serving with the South Waziristan Scouts, a locally recruited and deployed Frontier Scouts unit that saw extensive active service within the 'Tribal Belt' lands of the North West Frontier of British India Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\' (993 A.L. Dafr. Achhar Singh, 31 Lancers.) Reference \'British Battles & Medals\' (7th edition, 2006), the 31st Duke of Connaught\'s Own Lancers, are confirmed as being present during the Third Afghan War 1919. For their collective services during the Third Afghan War, in 1926 the descendent regiment (which had been restyled 13th Duke of Connaught\'s Own Lancers) was subsequently awarded the Battle Honour \'Afghanistan 1919\', per Governor General\'s Order 193/26 The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the appointment Acting Lance-Daffadar (Acting Corporal) while serving with the 31st Duke of Connaught\'s Own Lancers, a cavalry regiment of the British Indian Army The 31st (D.C.O.) Lancers amalgamated with the 32nd Lancers in 1921, and in 1922 the regiment was re-styled as 13th Duke of Connaught\'s Own Bombay Lancers. In 1927 the regiment was again restyled, as 13th Duke of Connaught\'s Own Lancers. The regiment was allocated to Pakistan in August 1947 Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue with clasp \'Malabar 1921-22\' (8624 Rfm. Lon Khwe Shong, 3-70 K. Rif.) Note: Recipient was a Burmese soldier holding the rank of Rifleman while serving in the 3rd Battalion 70th Kachin Rifles, an infantry unit of the British Indian Army The short lived 3/70 Kachin Rifles had their origins - and complex subsequent re-stylings - in the war raised 3/70 Battalion Burma Rifles that was raised at Meiktila, Burma, on 23 April 1918. On it\'s raising the battalion\'s ethnic composition was set at 4 companies of Burmans . The unit served in the Moplah Rebellion 1921-22, at which time it was - initially - still styled as 3/70th Burma Rifles. However, change was imminent and by April 1921, the composition of the unit was: 2 x companies of Burmans, and 2 x companies of Karens. By July 1921, the composition of the battalion had changed to: 2 x companies of Burmans; 1 x company Karens & 1 x company Shans. However, by the time of 1922 January Indian Army List, the unit was re-styled as 3rd Battalion Kachin Rifles, with its ethnic composition, being exclusively drawn from amongst ethnic Kachins (hence the name change). By April 1922 the battalion was re-styled as 5th (Training Battalion) 70th Burma Rifles, and again in 1922 the unit was re-styled as 10th Battalion 20th Burma Rifles (maintaining its role as the \'Training\' battalion for 20th Burma Rifles) A very scarce seen medal to a Burmese unit of the British Indian Army Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver issue. With clasp 'Malabar 1921-22' (7178082 Pte. M. Elstone, Leins. R.) Important: Medal and clasp confirmed as entirled per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Leinster Regiment (ref WO) compiled and signed at Warwick on 2 October 1924, wherein the recipient is shown as having subsequently been issued his medal on 5 May 1925. At the time of qualifying for the 'Malabar' clasp he had held the regimental number 35289, and had been issued his unique 'Army Number' 7178082 on the introduction of 'Army Numbers' in 1922. The medal roll also shows that he was still a serving soldier in the British Army, having transferred to the Manchster Regiment. Note: The IGS 1908 medal issue with clasp 'Malabar' 1921-24', was the last occasion for which any of the 'Southern' Irish regiments of the erstwhile British Army received a British campaign medal. The 'Southern Irish' regiments all being disabanded and removed from the British Army establishment on 1922 Michael Elstone was holding the rank of Private and serving in 1st Battalion Leinster Regiment at the time of qualifying for the 'Malabar' clasp. His Medal Index Card held at the National Archives, shows that he had prior Great War service, and had qualified for a British War Medal and Interallied Victory Medal for his services in the Great War, during which conflict the medal rolls confirm that he had qualified for a British War Medal and Interallied Victory Medal (reference the respective medal roll of the Leinster Regiment signed at Cork, Ireland, on 28 April 1920) for first having entered a theatre of war after 31 December 1915, during which overseas active service he served variously firstly with 6th Battalion Leinster regiment (holding regimental number 3553), and later 7th Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers (holding regimental number 43616) Condition: About EF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver \'Calcutta Mint\' issue with 3 x clasps \'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919\', \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' & \'Burma 1930-32\' (6652 Sep Najib Ali 2-129 Baluchis.) Note: Upper clasps attached by rivets Recipient was by ethnicity and faith a Punjabi Musalman holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 2nd Battalion 129 Baluchis, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army After service during the Third Afghan War of 1919, in March 1922, the 2/129th Duke of Connaught's Own Baluchi's - a war raised battalion - was disbanded. The personnel from 2/129 Baluchis, staying in the Indian Army, were subsequently posted to units of the newly created, multi-battalion 10th Baluch Regiment. At that time Najib Ali was transferred to join one of the Punabi Musalman companies of the 3rd (Queen Mary's Own) Battalion 10th Baluch Regiment Reference 'British Battles and Medals' (Seventh edition, 2006), 2/129th Baluchi's & 3/10 Baluch, respectively, are confirmed as serving in the different campaigns commemorated on the clasps attached to the medal Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver \'Calcutta Mint\' issue with clasp \'Waziristan 1919-21\' (51295 Sep Ghulam Abbas Khan 1 M. I.) Recipient was by ethnicity and faith a Dekhani Musalman holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 1st Battalion 5th Mahratta Light Infantry, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army Note: The recipients 5 x digit regimental number - was only issued in 1922 - at which times all infantry regiments (except the Gurkha Rifles regiments) of the Indian Army were amalgamated and re-styled. All soldiers being retained in the new multi-battalion battalions were at that time, issued with new regimental numbers The 103rd Mahratta Light Infantry - became the 1st Battalion 5th Mahratta Light Infantry in 1922. Reference \'British Battles and Medals\' (Seventh edition, 2006), 103 Mahratta Light Infantry served Waziristan 1919-1921 - when the medal rolls were compiled and signed, the medals were all named in \'variations\' of the new 1922 designation - for example medals for this campaign to the battalions of the 13th Frontier Force Rifles, are commonly seen just named \'13th Rfls\' with no battalion prefix! Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type silver \'Royal Mint\' issue with clasp \'Waziristan 1921-24\' (5330461 Pte A. Standley R. Berks R.) Note: A re-named medal with contemporary engraved naming Medal and clasp verification: The medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of the 1st Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment (ref WO 100/I25/491) The recipient was Albert Standley, whose Medal Index Card is extant and held & accessible at The National Archives, who was serving as a Private with the 1st Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment of the British Army. His unique army number is in the block allocated to the Royal Berkshire Regiment in 1920 which was 5328001-5373000, the numbers being issued sequentially thereafter to each new enlistment who was on entering the British Army (including Territorial Force battalions to 1922 & Territorial Army battalions, from 1922) were posted to the Royal Berkshire Regiment. Basis his unique British Army number, Albert Standley appears to have joined the British Army circa 1920 Between 1920-1930, 1st Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment served in India, including several deployments on the the North West Frontier 1921-23 Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type with clasp 'Waziristan 1919-21' (3904 Sepoy Puran Singh, 2-29 Pjbis.) Recipient was holding rank of Sepoy (Private) in the 2nd Battalion 29th Punjab Infantry (Indian Army) Important: Reference 'British Battles & Medals' (7th Edition, 2006) it is confirmed that the 1st Battalion 29th Punjabis formed part of the fighting troops deployed with '2 Section Tank Line of Communication' Condition: Toned GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type with clasp 'Waziristan 1919-21' (4412 Sepoy Sher Khan, 1-129 Baluchis.) Recipient was holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) in the 1st Battalion 129th Baluch Infantry (Indian Army) Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type with clasp 'Waziristan 1921-24' (3773 Sepoy Karam Khan, 2-9 Jat R.) Recipient was holding rank of Sepoy (Private) in the 2nd Battalion 9th Jat Regiment (Indian Army) Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type with clasp 'Waziristan 1921-24' (397 L-Nk Mehar Singh, 1-3 S. Prs.) Recipient was holding rank of Lance-Nail (Lance Corporal) in the 1st Battalion 3rd Sikh Pioneers (Indian Army) Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type with clasp \'Waziristan 1919-21\' (2974 Sowar Mohd Ismail Khan, 4/Cavy.) Recipient was holding rank of Sowar (Trooper) in the 4th Cavalry (Indian Army) Condition: GF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type with clasp \'Waziristan 1921-24\' (1004 Rfmn. Badru Sahi, 1-9 G.R.) Recipient was holding rank of Rifleman in the 1st Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles (Indian Army) Condition: GF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type, Royal Mint issue with clasp 'Waziristan 1921-24' (7249679 Cpl. R. Saville A. D. Corps) A rare to regiment issue to a Corporal serving with the Army Dental Corps Recipient is confirmed from his respective Medal Index Card (copy provided) as being entitled to the medal and clasp - this his only medal entitlement Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type, silver issue with 4 x clasps 'Afghanistan NWF 1919', 'Mahsud 1919-21', 'Waziristan 1919-21' & 'Waziristan 1921-1924' (477 Havr Nadir Khan 35 Pack. Bty.) Note: 3rd clasp attached with contemporary rod Recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of Naik (Corporal) while servng with the 35th Pack Battery of the the British Indian Army - a 'Mountain Gunner' Important: Reference 'The History of the Indian Mountain Artillery' (Graham, 1957), it is confirmed that the 35th Pack Battery served in all 4 x of the campaigns commemorated on the clasps of the medal A scarce and desirable multi-clasp campaign medal to a Mountain Gunner Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type, silver issue with clasp 'Abor 1911-12' (4399 Sepoy Hukum Singh 32nd Sikh Pioneers) Recipient was a soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 32nd Sikh Pioneers Regiment of the British Indian Army Reference: 'Frontier and Overseas Expeditions from India. Volume 7: Official Account of the Abor Expeditions' (Intelligence Branch, Army Headquarters, India.), it was recorded that the 32nd Sikh Pioneers numbered 14 x British Officers, 753 x Indian 'All-Ranks' & 90 x Followers when they arrived in theatre at Kobo on 28 September 1911 The traditions and honours of the 32nd Sikh Pioneers are perpetuated in today's Indian Army in the descendent infantry unit, the Sikh Light Infantry Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type, silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan NWF 1919' (236 Gnr Abdullah, 1 Kashmir Mtn. Bty.) The recipient was a Dogra Muslim soldier holding the rank of Naik (Corporal) while serving with the 1st Kashmir Mountain Battery - a 'Mountain Artillery' unit of Indian princely state of Jammu & Kashmir The 1st Kashmir Mountain Battery had a long and distnguished history of campaigning in the mountain ranges of Jammu & Kashmir and the Hindu Kush, and during era of the Great War had served variously in India, East Africa (1916-1918), and the North West Frontier of India (1918-1919), East Persia (1919). The 'Mountain Gunners' of 1st Kashmir Mountain Battery, received the following British imperial decorations for their services during the Great War and Third Afghan Wars as under; - Order of British India (1st Class): x 1 - Indian Order of Merit: x 2 - Indian Distinguished Service Medal: x 1 - Indian Meritorious Service Medal (Immediate): x 19 A scarce seen example of a campaign medal to an Indian States Forces 'Mountain Gunner' Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type, silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan NWF 1919' (J. M. Dotiwala.) Note: The civilian recipient, was an indiginous Indian of the Zoroastrian, or 'Parsi' faith. Most likely a Government appointed 'Contractor' or 'Agent' to the civil and military authorities in the North West Frontier Province By origin the name Dotiwala, may indicate a trader (Walla) who sold 'Dhoti's' (loincloth's). A scarce medal issue to a Parsi civilian contractor Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type, silver issue with clasp 'Malabar 1921-22' (591 Tpr. E.C. Sheward. S.P.M. Rfls.) Recipient was a European volunteer holding the rank of Trooper while serving with the Southern Province Mounted Rifles, an all-volunteer unit of the Auxiliary Force India (A.F.I.) Eric Clement Sheward , son of Clement Sheward was an Irishman born overseas in Ceylon Colony in 1900 - his father being a 'Military Warder' in Ceylon. The 'Sheward's? laid down deep roots in Ceylon, with not less than 5 x children being born there, Eric's other siblings included 3 x sisters viz, Nina (1899) Winnie (1902) and Babs (1904), another sibling, a brother died in infancy in Ceylon. The 1911 Census for Ireland lists all 4 x children, and their father as residing with their maternal grandmother, Sara Woodlok (a native of Limerick) and their 5 x cousins at, Ardmore Avenue, Circular Road North, Glasnevin, County Dublin, Ireland. Eric Sheward is first found recorded as a 'Tea Planter' on a shipping passenger manifest on a voyage that sailed from Liverpool on 27 April 1920, bound for Colombo. In that manifest Eric is shown as being 19 years of age, and a native of Ireland - on the same manifest appear the names of 2 x 'Misses' Shewards - Eric's younger sisters both also destined for Colombo, and all declaring their future place of permanent residence to be Ceylon. Eric is recorded on numerous other shipping passenger manifests in the period through to 1935, all which indicate that he worked as a 'Tea Planter, located variously on estates located in Ceylon and India. In 1930 he is known to have been an Assistant Manager on the Galphele estate in Ceylon The Southern Province Mounted Rifles had its origins the Southern Provinces Mounted Infantry raised in Coimbatore on 12 February 1904. The regiment being restyled in April 1905, at which time the regiment was headquartered at Ootacumund, with its 5 x troops spread over the below locations; - Ootacamund - Calicut - Bezwada, later changed to Waltair - Munaar - Tinnevelly Bridge Reference 'The Auxiliary Force India And its Predecessors With Medal Roll Of The Volunteer Long Service Medal '(Harfield, 2015), the returned strength of this unit in 1921, with its HQ in Madras was 233 x 'All Ranks', of which only 'Part' of the unit deployed in support of the Civil Authorities during the 'Moplah Rebellion' of 1921. By profession the ranks of this unit were mostly drawn from a range of occupations with more than 40% drawn from amongst the Planters who managed the estates in the Nilgris Hills, as well as good representation from expatriates who worked in the Forestry Commission, Salt & Abkari Departments and Indian Civil Service amongst others By 1932, the various sections & patrols of the unit were located as under; - Madras - Nilgiri - Wynaad - Mepaddi - Manantoddy - Coimbatore - North Anamalai - South Anamalai A rare instance of a campaign medal awarded to an A.F.I. unit that served in the 'Malabar' campaign in Southern India Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type, silver issue with clasp \'Afghanistan NWF 1919\' This example is un-named and un-marked as struck by the Calcutta Mint Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type, silver issue with clasp \'Afghanistan NWF 1919\' (4649 Dvr Teja Singh, 1 Kashmir Mtn. Bty.) The recipient was a soldier of the Sikh fath, holding the rank of Naik (Corporal) while serving with the 1st Kashmir Mountain Battery - a 'Mountain Artillery' unit of Indian princely state of Jammu & Kashmir The 1st Kashmir Mountain Battery had a long and distnguished history of campaigning in the mountain ranges of Jammu & Kashmir and the Hindu Kush, and during era of the Great War had served variously in India, East Africa (1916-1918), and the North West Frontier of India (1918-1919), East Persia (1919). The 'Mountain Gunners' of 1st Kashmir Mountain Battery, received the following British imperial decorations for their services during the Great War and Third Afghan Wars as under; - Order of British India (1st Class): x 1 - Indian Order of Merit: x 2 - Indian Distinguished Service Medal: x 1 - Indian Meritorious Service Medal (Immediate): x 19 A scarce seen example of a campaign medal to an Indian States Forces 'Mountain Gunner' Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV first type, silver issue with clasp \'Afghanistan NWF 1919\' (4649 Dvr Teja Singh, 1 Kashmir Mtn. Bty.) The recipient was a soldier of the Sikh faith, holding the rank of Naik (Corporal) while serving with the 1st Kashmir Mountain Battery - a \'Mountain Artillery\' unit of the Indian princely state of, Jammu & Kashmir The 1st Kashmir Mountain Battery had a long and, distinguished, history of campaigning in the mountain ranges of Jammu & Kashmir and the Hindu Kush, and during era of the Great War had served variously in India, East Africa (1916-1918), and the North West Frontier of India (1918-1919), East Persia (1919). The \'Mountain Gunners\' of 1st Kashmir Mountain Battery, received the following British imperial decorations for their services during the Great War and Third Afghan Wars as under; - Order of British India (1st Class): x 1 - Indian Order of Merit: x 2 - Indian Distinguished Service Medal: x 1 - Indian Meritorious Service Medal (Immediate): x 19 A scarce seen example of a campaign medal to an Indian States Forces \'Mountain Gunner\' Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV issue second type with clasp 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (Bhisti Ram Zanee, 2-Seaforth.) Recipient was an attested Indian follower, holding the 'Trade' of 'Bhisti' (a Water Carrier) while serving with the 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders of the British Army Condition: Silver test mark to edge at 3 o'clock otherwise about VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV issue second type with clasp 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (Tindal Mir Hussain, Kurram Mil.) Recipient was an attested follower, holding the 'Trade' of 'Tindal' - a most uncommon trade / appointment to find on medals named to a 'Frontier Scouts' unit - while serving with the Kurram Militia Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second issue issue with clasp 'Mohmand 1933' (10922 Swr. Sarwar Khan, 18 Cavy.) Recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with the 18th Cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Note: A scarce clasp to the Indian Cavalry, as the only cavalry regiment to deploy with the 'Mohmand Column' during the Mohmand campaign of 1933 was the 18th Cavalry Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second issue with 2 x clasps ' North West Frontier 1930-31' & 'Mohmand 1933' (4088 Sep. Mohd.Sabar, R.A.F.) Note: Clasps are riveted Recipient was an Indian Sepoy (Private) serving with the Royal Air Force A rare to find rank on a medal named to the Royal Air Force Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second issue with 2 x clasps 'North West Frontier 1930-31' & 'Mohmand 1933' (1060273 Gnr, B.W. Herbert. R, A.) Note: Second clasp attached by rivets Important: Entitlement to medal and both clasps confirmed (ref WO 100/494). He served with 25th Field Battery Royal Artillery for the earlier clasp, and earned the clasp 'Mohmand 1933' while serving with 58th Field Battery Royal Artillery The Medal Rolls for this recipient are extant and available from The National Archives A scarce confirmed two clasp medal including 'Mohamand 1933' to a British Army recipient Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second issue with 2 x clasps 'North West Frontier 1930-31' & 'Mohmand 1933' (11035 A. Ordy Ghulam Mohai-Ud-Din. I.H.C.) Note: Upper clasp attached by metal rod, and regiment name 'I.H.C.' has been officially corrected Recipient held the rank of 'Acting Orderly' while serving with the 'Indian Hospital Corps' The I.H.C. were the Indian Army equivalent of the Royal Army Medical Corps, and provided medical assistance services to Indian ranks of the Indian Army Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second issue with 3 x clasps 'North West Frontier 1930-31', 'Mohmand 1933', 'North West Frontier 1935' (2687 Sep. Partap Singh, 3-11 Sikh R.) Recipient was of the Sikh faith and serving as a Sepoy (Private) with the 3rd (Rattray's) Battalion Sikh Regiment of the Indian Army A superb example of the IGS 1908, to 'Rattray's Sikhs - 3/11 Sikh being the only Sikh battalion to qualify and receive all 3 x campaign clasps commemorated on this medal Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second issue with clasp 'Burma 1930-32' (3520208 Pte. T. Bennett. Manch. R.) Important: Ref 'The Indian General Service Medal 1908-1935' (Richard Stiles, 2012) Private Thomas Bennett 2nd Battalion Manchester Regiment is one of only two known operational casualties sustained by that regiment during the Burma Campaign of 1930-32 - a campaign in which only an estimated 14 x 'British Army' personnel were lost on operational service Private Thomas Bennett died by drowning, at Meiktila, Burma on 26 November 1931 Note: Medal and clasp entitlement confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of the 2nd Battalion Manchester Regiment (ref WO 100/496) compiled at Khartoum, Sudan, wherein the entry for the recipient is annotaed to show that he died in Burma on 26 November 1931, and that the medal and clasp was issued to his next-of-kin, his father on 2nd December 1933 Sold together with; - Original 'Death Certificate' - Original 'Soldiers Service and Pay Book' - Original certified copy of 'Attestation' - Copied medal roll entry page Thomas Bennett , the son of William and Elizabeth Bennett, was a native of Liverpool, Lancashire, England, where he had been born on 24 September 1905. The next of kin of Thomas Bennet resided at 10, Cicero Terrace, Liverpool. Prior to enlisting in the British Army at Liverpool on 21 January 1925 - for a period of 7 years with the Colours and 5 years in the Reserve - Thomas had been emloyed as a 'Labourer'. He was posted to 2nd Battalion Manchester Regiment on 4 March 1926, and embarked with them for India later that month - Thomas never again returned to his native country. His service documents reveal that he had a third class certifcate in education, was a second class shot and had forefeited a good conduct badge. In addition to the usual hazards of 'Tropical Service', Thomas also had to endure a local outbreak of 'plague' while in Burma, receiving an innoculation 'Anti Rat Plague' innoculation on 20 October 1931 Condition: The medal GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second issue with clasp 'Burma 1930-32' (V.1531 Farr Gulzar Khan, I.A.V.C.) Recipient was a Farrier serving in the Indian Army Veterinary Corps A hard to find medal and clasp on the market named to this regiment Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (1006 Swr. Pehlwan Khan, Hodsons Horse) Recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with Hodsons Horse, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: Toned VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (1271 L.Daf. Fazal Khan, 20 Lrs.) The recipient was a Lance Daffadar (Corporal) serving with the 20th Lancers, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: Silver test mark over letters 'RS' in unit , but letters still legible, otherwise VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (25 R.Q.M. Daf. Ali Mohd. Khan, 20 Lrs.) Recipient was a Regimental Quarter Master Dafadar (Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant) serving with the 20th Lancers, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1937 the regiment became the permanent training regiment for the 3rd Indian Cavalry Group based at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (2811544 Sjt. G. Bissett. Seaforth.) Important: Medal and clasp confirmed as entitled per respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders (ref WO 100/495), which is annotated to show that Sergeant Bisset had taken his discharge from the British Army sometime prior to the medal roll being compiled and signed at Haifa, Palestine on 11 September 1933 Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (2815358 Pte. A. Bain. Seaforth.) Important: The medal and clasp to this recipient who served in 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders is confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/ 495) Condition: Dark toned GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (2816993 Pte, T. Welsh. Seaforth.) Important: The medal and clasp to this recipient who served in 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders is confirmed as entitled per the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/ 495) Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (B.126 Syce Hirdu, Guides Cavy.) Recipient was a locally enlisted non-combatant 'Follower' performing the trade of 'Syce' (Groom) while serving attached to the Guides Cavalry = the most distinguished regiment of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (Jem. Rhagat Ram, 1-16 Punjab R.) Recipient was a Viceroy's Commissioned Officer, or V.C.O., holding rank of Jemadar, while serving with the 1st Battalion 16th Punjab Regiment During the Second World War and immediate post-war operations, 1/16 Punjab served overseas in Burma and Netherlands East Indies Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (Pandit Salig Ram, 4-12 F.F.R.) The recipient, Salig Ram, was an enrolled Hindu Scholar / Teacher holding appointment of 'Pandit' - an honorific Hindu religious title - while serving with the 4th Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment of the Indian Army The various regiments of the Indian Army recruited qualified religious personnel for the guidance of the mainstream religious groups most widely represented in the Indian Army. The appointments of these personnel being identifiable by their distinctive honorific tiles; - Pandit for Hindus - Maulvi for Muslims - Granthi for Sikhs During the Second World War and immediate post-war operations, 4/12 F.F.R. served overseas in Burma Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1935' (10641 Sowar Jodha Singh, 18 Cav.) Recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with the 18th Cavalry, a regiment of the Indian Army Uncommon campaign clasp to Indian Cavalry Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1935' (2979212 Pte F. Brown, A & S H) Note: Medal and clasp entitlement confirmed per the respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (ref ) compiled, signed and dated, Rawalpindi, India, 11 December 1936 Important: Private Brown is confirmed as subsequently being a Far East Prisoner of War 1942-1945, who inspite of avoiding capture at the fall of Singapore on 15 February 1942, was later captured at Muntok, Banka Island, Netherlands East Indies on 18 February 1942 Felix Brown who was born on 10 April 1918, was a native of native of Selkirk, Scotland, where the family resided at 68 Back Row, Selkirk, Scotland. Fleix had enlisted in 2/Argylls - the descendent unit oif the 'Thin Red Line' - on 25 January 1933. He served with 2/Argylls in both India and Malaya. His POW Questionairre confirms that he was captured at Muntok, Bank Island, NEI on 18 February 1942 - which was 3 days after the surrender of Singapore Colony to the Japanese. It would appear that Felix had escaped capture in one of the small boats that escaped from Singapore - only to befall the fate of his boat being bombed, straffed or sunk and his eventual capture by the Japanese The recipients POW Questionnaire is extant at The National Archives Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1935' (8780 Sepoy Dhana Singh, 2 - H.L.I.) Sepoy Dhana Singh was serving on attachment with 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry at the time of qualifying for this medal and clasp During the inter-war period, all British infantry regiments serving with 'The Army In India' had an Indian Machine Gun Platoon attached from a regiment of the Indian line. Medals subsequently earned by those Indian soldiers while on attachment were named to the British infantry regiment to which they were attached and not the parent Indian regiment! Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1935' (Syce Beli, P.A.V.O. Cavy.) Recipient was a locally enlisted non-combatant 'Follower' performing the trade of 'Syce' (Groom) while serving attached to the Prince Alfred Victor's Own Cavalry, a regiment of the Indian Army Uncommon to Indian Cavalry as not many cavalry regiments deployed and qualified for the clasp 'North West Frontier 1935' Note: Suspension post has been neatly replaced Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second issue with clasp \'Burma 1930-32\' (7859 Sep Mohd Sarwar, 3-16 Punjab R) Recipient was a Sepoy serving with the 3rd Battalion 16th Punjab Regiment Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second issue with clasp \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' (6121 Rfm. Amarbahadur Gurung, 2-5 G.R.) Important: Rifleman Amarbahadur Gurung of 2nd Battalion 5th Royal Gurkha Rifless (Frontier Force) is confirmed as having been \'Wounded-in-Action\' during the battle at Sittang Bridge in Burma on 22 February 1942 - a battle that was, \'casualty-wise\' the single most fateful day of the Second World War for the regiments of the Gurkha Line Sold together with copy of the respective entry page from the 5 RGR Second Wolrd War casualty register Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second issue with clasp \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' (Pandit Salig Ram, 4-12 F.F.R.) The recipient, Salig Ram, was an Indian of the Hindu faith holding the appointment of \'Pandit\' (Priest) - an honorific Hindu religious title - while serving with the 4th Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment of the Indian Army The regiments of the Indian Army recruited qualified religious personnel for the spiritual guidance of the mainstream religious groups most widely represented in the Indian Army. The appointments of these personnel, never more than one per denomination per unit, are identifiable by their respective honorific titles; - Pandit for Hindus - Maulvi for Muslims - Granthi for Sikhs During the Second World War, 4th Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment served in the Burma campaign A rare campaign medals seen named to a Pandit Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second issue, silver with 2 x clasps 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' 'Mashud 1919-20' (4395 Sepoy Zarif, Kurram Militia.) Note: Upper clasp attached by metal rod The recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the Kurram Militia, a locally enlisted 'Para-Military' Frontier Corps, which was based and operated in the Kurram Valley and adjacent regions of the tribal territories of the North West Frontier of India Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second type with 2 clasps 'Burma 1930-32' 'North West Frontier 1935' (36605 Gnr Prabhu Sing, 7 Mtn. Bty.) Note: Clasps riveted Recipient was a Gunner serving with the 7th Mountain Battery of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second type with 2 clasps 'North West Frontier 1930-31' 'Mohmand 1933' (14839 Tpr. Gulab Khan, 10 Mtn. Bty.) Note: Clasps attached by a straight silver / metal rod Recipient was a Trumpeter serving with the 10th Mountain Battery of the Indian Army Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second type with 2 clasps 'North West Frontier 1930-31' 'North West Frontier 1935' (11144 Rect. Modan Singh, 10-11 Sikh R.) Note: Clasps riveted Recipient was a Recruit serving with the 10th Battalion 11th Sikh Regiment of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second type with 2 clasps \'Burma 1930-32\' \'North West Frontier 1935\' (36605 Gnr Prabhu Sing, 7 Mtn. Bty.) Recipient was a Gunner serving with the 7th Mountain Battery Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second type with 2 x clasps 'Mohmad 1933' 'North West Frontier 1935' (10778 Swr. Lalla Ram. 18 Cavy.) Note: Upper clasp attached by rivets Important: A scarce clasp combination to the Cavalry, the 18th Cavalry (Indian Army) being unique as the only cavalry regiment of either the Indian Army or British Army to qualify for this particular combination of clasps - the 18th being the only cavalry regiment to qualify for the Mohmand clasp Scarce Condition: Toned GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second type with 3 x clasps \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' \'Mohmand 1933\' \'North West Frontier 1935\' (11226 Sep. Faiz Mohd, 5-10 Baluch R.) Note: The second clasp attached by long rod, the upper clasp riveted Important: Reference \'British Battles & Medals\' (7th Edition, 2006) it is confirmed that the 5th Battalion 10th Baluch Regiment was present and qualified for all three campaign clasps above listed Recipient was holding rank of Sepoy in the 5th Battalion 10th Baluch Regiment (Indian Army) Condition: Toned VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second type with clasp 'Burma 1930-32' (Irreg. Maung Ky A,. Prome Levy.) The recipient was a locally enlisted 'Irregular' serving with the para military 'Prome Levy' that operated within the Prome District of Burma Scarce unit Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second type with clasp 'Mohmand 1933' (10411 Sepoy Nagindar Singh 5/12 FFR) Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 5th Bn (QVO Corps Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment of the Indian Army Prior to the Great War the Corps of Guides Infantry (restyled 5/12 FFR in 1922) had earned the below following battle honours; - Mooltan - Goojerat - Delhi 1857 - Ali Masjid - Kabul 1879 - Afghanistan 1878-80 - Chitral - Malakand - Punjab Frontier Note: No British units, cavalry or infantry, were deployed for the 'Mohmand 1933' campaign Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second type with clasp 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (10519 Swr. Sardara Singh, 6 Lrs) Recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with the 6th Lancers a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second type with clasp 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (1321 Syce Nathu, Poona Horse.) The recipient was a locally enlisted follower holding the trade of 'Syce' (Groom) while serving attached to the Poona Horse, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second type with clasp 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (1480 L/Dfdr Dharam Singh Guides Cavalry) Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Lance Daffadar (Corporal) while serving with the The Guides Cavalry (10th Queen Victoria's Own Frontier Force) Prior to the Great War the Guides Cavalry had earned the below following battle honours; - Mooltan - Goojerat - Delhi 1857 - Ali Masjid - Kabul 1879 - Afghanistan 1878-80 - Chitral - Malakand - Punjab Frontier Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second type with clasp 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (1659 Swr. Mahabat Khan, Guides Cavy.) Recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with the Guides Cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second type with clasp 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (1883 C.H.M. Lalbahadur Gurung, 1-6 G.R.) Recipient was a Company Havildar Major (Company Sergeant Major) serving with the 1st Battalion 6th Gurkha Rifles of the Indian Army Lalbahadur Gurung joined 1st Battalion 6th Gurkha Rifles on 23 November 1915. He served with 1/6 G.R. in Mesopotamia 29 February 1917 - 14 September 1918 (entitled to British War and Interallied Victory Medals). Further active service followed in North West Persia 15 September to 2 October 1919. He was commissioned Jemadar on 27 December 1932, and to Subadar on 30 March 1937. Lalbahadur was also entitled to an Indian General Service Medal 1936, with clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-1937' having been in the field between 25 February 1937 to 4 December 1937 Condition: Polished GF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second type with clasp 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (318 Swr. Bahadur Singh, Hodson's Horse) Recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with Hodson's Horse, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second type with clasp 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (4071 Sepoy Ali Zaman 5/12 FFR) Recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 5th Bn (QVO Corps Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment of the Indian Army Prior to the Great War the Corps of Guides Infantry (restyled 5/12 FFR in 1922) had earned the below following battle honours; - Mooltan - Goojerat - Delhi 1857 - Ali Masjid - Kabul 1879 - Afghanistan 1878-80 - Chitral - Malakand - Punjab Frontier Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second type with clasp 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (5809 Swr. Shah Nawaz, P.A.V.O. Cavy.) Recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with the 11TH Prince Albert Victor?s Own Cavalry (Frontier Force), a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second type with clasp 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (7496 Sep. Ghulam Ali, Kurram Mil.) Recipient was a Sepoy (Sepoy) serving with the Kurram Militia, a locally raised and deployed Frontier Corps Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second type with clasp 'North West Frontier 1935' (Sepoy Nawab Khan 5/12 FFR) Recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 5th Bn (QVO Corps Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment of the Indian Army Prior to the Great War the Corps of Guides Infantry (which became 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment, in 1922) had earned the below following battle honours; - Mooltan - Goojerat - Delhi 1857 - Ali Masjid - Kabul 1879 - Afghanistan 1878-80 - Chitral - Malakand - Punjab Frontier 'Guides' - both British and Indian - under their new guise as 5/12 F.F.R. continued to perpetuate numerous deeds of supreme gallantry during the inter-war era, not least in the frontier campaigns of 1933 & 1935, as manifested by the heroism of former Etonian, Captain Godfrey Meynell - who earlier received a rare Military Cross for 'Mohmand' - and was later awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross - a unique award of the British Empire's highest reward for gallantry to be issued during the reign of King Edward VIII, the uncrowned King; Quote (London Gazette 24 December 1935), His Majesty The King has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned officer : ? The late Captain Godfrey Meynell, M.C., 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides), 12th Frontier Force Regiment, Indian Army. For most conspicuous gallantry and extreme devotion to duty. On the 29th September, 1935, while operating against Mohmand tribesmen in the attack on Point 4080, Captain Meynell was Adjutant of the Battalion. In the final phase of the attack, the Battalion Commander was unable to get information from his most forward troops. Captain Meynell went forward to ascertain the situation and found the forward troops on the objective, but involved in a struggle against an enemy vastly superior in numbers. Seeing the situation he at once took over command of the men in this area. The enemy, by this time, was closing in on the position from three sides. Captain Meynell had at his disposal two Lewis guns and about thirty men. Although this party was maintaining heavy and accurate fire on the advancing enemy, the overwhelming numbers of the latter succeeded in reaching the position. Both the Lewis guns were damaged beyond repair and a fierce hand to hand struggle commenced. During the struggle Captain Meynell was mortally wounded and all his men were either killed or wounded. Throughout the action Captain Meynell endeavoured by all means to communicate the situation to Headquarters, but determined to hold on at all costs and encouraged his men to fight with him to the last. By so doing he inflicted on the enemy very heavy casualties which prevented them from exploiting their success. The fine example Captain Meynell set to his men, coupled with his determination to hold the position to the last, maintain the traditions of the Army and reflect the highest credit on the fallen officer and his comrades. Unquote. A desirable campaign medal to the Guides, for the North West Frontier campaigns of Loe Agra / Mohmand in 1935 Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second type \'Royal Mint\' issue with clasp \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' (545784 Tpr. S. Booth. 15-19-H.) Note: The recipient who was a Trooper serving in the 15th/19th Hussars is confirmed as having qualified for medal and clasp per the respective medal roll (reference WO 100/94) and was issued it on 5 September 1934 Condition: EF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV second type, silver issue with 3 x clasps 'North West Frontier 1930-31', 'Mohmand 1933' & 'North West Frontier 1935' (21277 Dvr. Ali Mohd. 4 Mtn Bty.) Important: Reference, 'The History of the Indian Mountain Artillery' (Graham, 1957), it is confirmed that 4th (Hazara) Mountian Battery was present in each of the 3 x campaigns commemorated on the respective medal clasps on this medal The recipient - a 'Mountain Gunner' - was an Indian soldier holding the appointment of Driver while servng with the 4th (Hazara) Mountain Battery of the British Indian Army A scarce and desirable multi-clasp campaign medal to a Mountain Gunner Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV silver first issue with clasp \'Waziristan 1919-21\' (6813 Spr Karuppathevan 2 S&M.) Recipient was a South Indian soldier of the Hindu faith holding the rank of \'Sapper\' while serving with the 2nd Queen Victoria\'s Own Madras Sapper & Miners, a highly distinguished regiment of the British Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV type I with 3 x clasps 'Mahsud 1919-20' 'Waziristan 1919-21' 'Waziristan 1921-24' (120 Rfmn. Sher Khan, 104 Rfls) The clasps fitted in the customary manner for medals to native ranks of the Indian Army by un-official rivets In 1922, the 104th Wellesley's Rifles became the 1st Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles. Both 104 Rifles and 1/6 Raj Rif are confirmed as having served in Waziristan in the period 1920-1922 Note: The recipient has a low regimental number indicating prior Great War service. As 'Wellesley's' Rifles were captured at the fall of Kut-al-Amarah in April 1916, it might be useful to check the respective Indian Army POW rolls held at the British Library to see if this recipient was a former POW or not Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV type II with clasp \'Burma 1930-32\' (6278857 Pte A.W. Beavis. The Buffs.) Medal Roll confirms that the recipient was serving in Burma with 1st Battalion \'The Buffs\', and that medal and clasp was issued in April 1934 by which time the recipient had transferred to the Army Reserve Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. GV type II with clasp \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' (6538521 Pte R.W. Amess. R.Suss.R.) The respective medal roll dated 28 March 1934, confirms receipient as serving with 2nd Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment. The medal and clasp being issued to him in 1934 by which time he is recorded as having transferred to the Army Reserve Note: It is reported that the recipient shortly after qualifying for above above medal and clasp, took his discharge from the British Army and subsequently joined the Palestine Police circa 1932 where he served for several years, but retiring before the outbreak of the Arab rebellion in 1936 Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1908. Silver EDVII issue with clasp \'North West Frontier 1908\' (1537 Dvr Juma 1st Mule Corps) Recipient was holding rank of Driver in the 1st Mule Corps (Indian Army) Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1908. Silver issue. GV first type with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (Lieut. P. D. Taggart, 2/2/ Rajputs.) Percy Douglas Taggart attested for the Middlesex Regiment on 8 August 1914 and served with them during the Great War prior to being commissioned into the Indian Army on 15 January 1918. He was promoted Lieutenant on 15 October 1918, and was subsequently attached to the 2nd Battalion 2nd Rajput (2/2 Rajputs became 1st Battalion 7th Rajput Regiment in 1922) The medal mounted in the court-style for display purposes Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1936, with clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (Swpr Jumman I.A.F.) A scarce example of this medal and clasp to an attested follower, in this case 'Sweeper', serving with the Indian Air Force. This was the first campaign medal and clasp that members of the Indian Air Force were entitled to named to that service. Less than 200 air and ground crew were serving in theatre in the North West Frontier at commencement of qualifying service. Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936-1939. Royal Mint issue with clasp \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' (3907735 Pte. G. Tofield. S. Wales Bord.) Medal and clasp verification: Confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion South Wales Borderers (reference WO 100/498) that was compiled and signed 'in campaign theatre) at Landi Kotal, North West Frontier Province, India, on, 19 November 1938. The recipient's entry has under the remark's column the note 'Now Discharged' The recipient George Albert Tofield, was born on . George was a former 'Boy' soldier entrant to the British Army who enlisted in 1930, for 9 years with 'The Colours' & 3 years on the Army Reserve. He was posted to the South Wales Borderers, in which regiment he had served as a 'Musician' with the 1st Battalion. George married on 194. George Albert Tofield of, Little Green, Westra Dinas, Powis, South Glamorgan Wales, is recorded as having died on, 15 March 1984, in South Glamorgan, Wales The medal suspended from its original silk riband is mounted in the swing-style and as-worn by the recipient. The mounting bar retaining its original hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: Dark toned about EF

India General Service Medal 1936-1939. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' Important: The medal struck at the Calcutta Mint is un-named (the original naming having been neatly removed / skimmed) Note: Calcutta Mint issue IGS 1936 were awarded to Indian Army and Civil personnel, including Fronter Scots and all Royal Air Force personnel (Officers & Other Ranks) Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1936-1939. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' (14634 Sepoy Mall Singh, 1-11 Sikh R.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 1st Battalion (King George\'s Own) (Ferozepore Sikhs) 11th Sikh Regiment, an infantry unit of the British Indian Army 1/11 Sikh - the most senior Sikh battalion of the British Indian Army - has it\'s origins dating to 1846, in the wake of the British-Sikh War of 1845, with it\'s ranks recruited from amongst Sikh soldiers of the disbanded Sikh Army During the Second World War 1st Battalion Sikh Regiment served in Burma Post independence, the 1st Battalion Sikh Regiment in 1981 was re-designated as 4th Battalion Mechanised Infantry Regiment (1 Sikh). To mark the departure of 1/Sikh from the Sikh Regiment, the latter no longer have a \'1st Battalion\' Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936-1939. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' (33449 Driver Hukam Dad, 5 Mtn Bty.) Note: Rank with minor official corrections - and as issued The recipient was a Punjabi Mussalman holding the rank of 'Driver' while serving with the 5th (Bombay) Mountain Battery, an artillery unit of the British Indian Army In 1939, the 5th Bombay Mountain Battery was incorporated into the 25th Mountain Regiment Indian Artillery, and served in British India (Waziristan 1939-41 & Baluchistan 1942), and between 1943-1945 was on active overseas service in Burma, under higher command of 7th Indian Division Note the National Army Museum on-line collections have a splendid album of photographs depicting 5th Mountain Battery in the 1930's, see below reference, and from where we have attached - for illustrative purposes only - an image of a 5th Mountain Battery gun and team in Waziristan,1937: - https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=2001-04-1-27 The descendent unit of the 5th Bombay Mountain Battery, continues to serve in the Indian Army in 2021 Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1936-1939. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1937-39\' (6606 Sep. Anant Ram, 3-17 Dogra R.) Note: The recipient was by ethnicity a Dogra Rajput, & Hindu by faith who served as a Sepoy (Private) with the 3rd Battalion 17th Dogra Regiment, a single class infantry regiment of the British Indian Army, comprised entirely of Dogra Rajputs During the Second World War, 3rd battalion 17th Dogra Regiment, served in the Malaya Campaign 1941-42, and was captured at the fall of Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942. Despite having fought hard during the early stages of the Malaya Campaign (3/17 Dogra were amongst the very first British Empire troops to fight the Imperial Japanese Army, on the beaches of Kota Baru, Malaya), many of the surviving Dogras, from both of the Dogra battalions captured at the fall of Singapore Colony (the other battalion was 2/17 Dogra) Dogra) subsequently joined the ranks of the puppet Indian National Army We do not know if Annat Ram served in the Malaya Campaign 1941-42, but if he did, he would have become a casualty, a Prisoner of War, or subsequently joined the Indian National Army Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1936-39, With clasp \'North West Frontier 1937-39\' (D.S.P. Jiwan Dass, Police Dept.) The recipient was an Indian officer holding the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police, with the Police Department The recipient is reported to have been prior awarded the King’s Police Medal, as published in the \'New Year’s Honours List of 1921\' that was included in the London Gazette issue of 1921, wherein the recipient is shown as holding the rank of Sub-Inspector (North West Frontier Province) A scarce seen senior gazetted officer Police rank on an IGS 1936 medal Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1936-39. Calcutta Mint issue with clasp \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' (15040 Sep Gul Jahan 3-10 Baluch R.) Mentioned-in-Despatches: 154040 Havildar (actg.) Gul Jahan, was decorated with the award of a Mention-in- Despatches per publication in the London Gazette issue of. 19 July 1945. The preamble to the award states: Quote. War Office, 19th July, 1945 The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the -following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma: — Unquote Recipient was a Punjabi Musalman soldier holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with 3rd Battalion 10th Baluch Regiment of the British Indian Army During the Second World War Gul Jahan was promoted to non-commissioned-officer rank and transferred to one of the war raised battalions of the 10th Baluch Regiment - qualifying for a quartet of un-named Second World War campaign medals, comprising; The 1939-45, Star, The Burma Star, War Medal and India Service Medal Note both of the Victoria Crosses awarded to soldiers of 10/Baluch during the Second World War, were to men serving with war-raised battalions of the regiment in Burma theatre, vide: Bhandari Ram 16/10 Baluch, for deeds in 1944, & the posthumous award to Fazal Din 7/10 Baluch, for deeds performed in 1945 Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1936-39. Calcutta Mint issue with clasp \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' (22583 Gunner Kirpal Singh 3 Mtn Bty.) Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Gunner while serving with the 3rd Mountain Battery, of the British Indian Army 3rd Mountain Battery served in India, Burma and French Indochina 1939-1945, during which the unit - but not all personnel - qualified for; The 1939-45 Star, The Burma Star,Defence Medal (qualifying personnel could earn the Defence Medal or the India Service Medal,) War Medal, India Service Medal and GSM 1918 GVI 1st issue with clasp \'S.E. Asia 1945-46\' With its origins dating to its raising at Peshawar, North West Frontier Province, British India in 1853, the 3rd Mountain Battery underwent no less than 19 x name changes through to and including its transfer to the Pakistan Army on 14 August 1947: - 1853: Peshawar Mountain Train - 1858: Peshawar Mountain Train, Punjab Irregular Force - 1862: Peshawar Mountain Train Battery, Punjab Irregular Force - 1865: Peshawar Mountain Battery, Punjab Frontier Force - 1876: No. 3 Mountain Battery, Punjab Frontier Force - 1879: No. 3 Peshawar Mountain Battery, Punjab Frontier Force - 1890 : No. 3 (Peshawar) Mountain Battery, Punjab Frontier Force - 1901: Peshawar Mountain Battery - 1903: 23rd Peshawar Mountain Battery (Frontier Force) - 1920: 23rd Peshawar Pack Battery (Frontier Force) - 1921: 103rd (Peshawar) Pack Battery - 1922: 103rd (Peshawar) Pack Battery (Frontier Force) (How) - 1924: 103rd (Peshawar) Pack Battery, Royal Artillery (Frontier Force) (How) - 1927: 3rd (Peshawar) Indian Mountain Battery, Royal Artillery (Frontier Force) (How) - 1928: 3rd (Peshawar) Mountain Battery, Royal Artillery (Frontier Force) (How) - 1939: 3rd (Peshawar) Mountain Battery, Frontier Force, Indian Artillery - 1942: 3rd (Peshawar) Indian Mountain Battery, Frontier Force, Indian Artillery - 1945: 3rd (Peshawar) Indian Mountain Battery, Frontier Force, Royal Indian Artillery - 1947: 3rd (Peshawar) Mountain Battery, Frontier Force, Royal Pakistan Artillery Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1936-39. Calcutta Mint issue with clasp \'North West Frontier 1937-39 (1832 Rfn. Dhanraj Gurung, 1-1 G.R.) The recipient was Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity, & Hindu faith from the village of Bhirchek, in the Tesildhar of Kaski Pokhara, Zone No 3., West Nepal, who served as a Rifleman with the 1st Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles, an infantry unit of the British Indian Army During the Second World War, a 3rd Battalion of the 1st Gurkha Rifles was raised on 1 October 1940, with drafts and N.C.O's - including Dhanraj Gurung - being transferred from 1/1 GR to form the nucleus of a trained cadre in the new battalion Military Medal: The recipient is confirmed having been decorated with a periodic award of the Military Medal 'For Bravery in the Field', in Burma. The award was published in the London Gazette issue of, 6 June 1946 The official recommendation for the Military Medal (a soft copy will be forwarded to the buyer) is shown below: Quote, For Continuous Gallant Service: Including the period under review 16 May - 15 Aug 1945 No 1832 W/Hav DHANRAJ Gurung commanded the Pioneer Platoon in operations during the past year. This excellent N.C.O. was frequently given most difficult tasks which had to be carried out under intense fire. On all occasions DHANRAJ has been up in the front line giving his expert advice for the completion of his task. At NABET in February the battalion was unable to cross the NABET river and Havildar Dhanraj was told to construct a bridge. The are was in full view of an enemy two company position and the while time was under intense fire. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, this NCO carried out a daring recce right in the face of the enemy. On completion of this he gave his orders and personally supervised the lengthy job of making the bridge. Under the heaviest odds possible he completed this job, moving across bullet swept ground time and time again, directing his men and helping to evacuate the wounded. Later on in these operations when the battalion was advancing, this N.C.O. had to lift mines of types completely unknown to him in the face of heavy sniping fire. At all times Hav. DHANRAJ has bene the acme of great personal courage and unstinted devotion to duty. By his complete disregard of his own personal safety he always inspired his men with the greatest confidence. When the battalion had suffered very heavy casualties after crossing the IRRAWADY the Pioneer Platoon was frequently called on to fight under command of rifle companies or to act independently in ambush roles. At all times there actions were successful entirely due to the forceful leadership of this N.C.O. To the officers and men in this battalion he is a perfect example of complete fearlessness and undying devotion to duty, his bearing and general work throughout the whole BURMA campaign has been of the highest order, and well up to the best tradition of the GURKHA soldier. Unquote. Only an estimated 50 x Military Medals awarded to 1st Gurkha Rifles for the Second World War & immediate post-war operations Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1936-39. With 2 x clasps \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' & \'North West Frontier 1937-39\' (6638 Rfn. Randhoj Thapa. 2-2 G.R.) Upper clasp attached by a silver rod attachment The recipient was Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity holding the rank of \'Rifleman\' while serving with 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles of the Indian Army Note: 2/2 GR did not qualify as a unit for the North West Frontier 1936-37 clasp (as a unit they qualified for the later North West Frontier 1937-39 clasp), with only a small number of 2/2 soldiers qualifying for the earlier clasp having served in theatre on attachment with their sister battalion 1/2 G.R. 2/2 GR: Following their service in Waziristan, 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles served during the ill-fated Malaya campaign of 1941-1942, the remnants of the battalion being captured at the surrender of Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942 Considering the recipients regimental number, and rank, it highly likely that Rifleman Randhoj Thapa subsequently served in Malaya 1941-1942, and was captured and became a \'Far East\' Prisoner of War in 1942. A search of our prior sale records that we handled another IGS 1936 to a 2/2 GR soldier vis that to, 6640 Rifleman Balbahadur Thapa - just 2 x enlistments after Randhoj - which former soldier was \'Wounded-in-Action\' in Malaya, on, 17 December 1941 Note: 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles transferred to the establishment of the British Army on 1 January 1948, and the descendent unit - that was amalgamated with the other Gurkha Rifles regiments of the British Army - continues to serve in the British Army as the Royal Gurkha Rifles An extremely scarce two clasp India General Service 1936 medal to the 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles Condition: Toned about GVF

India General Service Medal 1936-39. With 2 x clasps \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' & \'North West Frontier 1937-39\' (9266 Sepoy. Ghulam Hassan, 1-16 Punjab R.) Note: Upper clasp attached by a metal rod The recipient was a Punjabi Mussalman soldier holding the rank of \'Sepoy\' (Private) while serving with 1st Battalion 16th Punjab Regiment, of the British Indian Army 1/16 Punjab: During the Second World War and immediate post war operations, 1/16 Punjab served in India, Burma and the Netherlands East Indies Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936-39. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (Jemdr. Fateh Mohd., 3-1 Punjab R.) The recipient Fateh Muhammad was by ethnicity & faith a Punjabi Muslim - the Punjabi Muslims, by class, providing the largest contribution of soldiers for service with the British Indian Army. In 1939, Fateh Moh'd he was a native officer, or Viceroy's Commissioned Officer (VCO) holding the appointment of 'Jemadar' while serving with the 3rd Battalion 1st Punjab Regiment, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army Reference 'Supplement to the Indian Army List' issue of, January, 1939, Jemadar Fateh Muhammad is shon as having enlisted in the Indian Army sometime after 1918, and had seen considerable active service on the North West Frontier of India, his 'War Services' listed (then) as; - Afghanistan, North West Frontier 1919 - Waziristan 1919-1921 - Waziristan 1921-1924 - North West Frontier of India, 1930 - North West Frontier 1936-1937 Condition: Toned GVF

India General Service Medal 1936-39. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (6752 Rfn. Bikram Thapa. 2-2 G.R.) The recipient was a Gurkha soldier holding the rank of 'Rifleman' while serving with 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles of the Indian Army Note: 2/2 GR served during the ill-fated Malaya campaign of 1941-1942, the remnants of the battalion being captured at the surrender of Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942 Considering the high regimental number of the recipient, and his rank circa 1939, it is most likely that Rifleman Bikram Thapa subsequently served in Malaya 1941-1942, and was captured and became a 'Far East' Prisoner of War in 1942 Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936-39. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' (13850 Spr. Ghuman Singh, R.B.S. & M.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith who held the rank of Sapper while serving with the Royal Bombay Sappers & Miners of the British Indian Army North West Frontier (Waziristan) 1936-37: Reference \'Official History of Operations on the N. W. Frontier of India 1936-37\', the below following Field Service Company\'s of the Corps deployed during the North West Frontier operations 1936-37: - 19 Field Service Company - 20 Field Service Company - 22 Field Service Company Royal Bombay Sappers & Miners 1931: Reference \'The Military Engineer in India\' Volume I (Sandes, 1933), the strength of Corps in 1931 was; - British Officers: x 32 - British Warrant Officers & NCO\'s: x 42 - Indian: Viceroys Commissioned Officers: x 40 - Indian Other Ranks: x 1853 - Indian Driver Ranks: x 149 - Indian Reserve Ranks: x 704 Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1936-39. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' (41247 Driver Daulat Ram, 13 Mtn. Bty.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith who held the rank of \'Driver\' while serving with the 13th (Dardoni) Mountain Battery, Royal Artillery, an artillery unit of the British Indian Army The 13th Mountain Battery had its origins in 1917 when it was raised as the 33rd (Reserve) Mountain Battery, at the Indian Mountain Artillery Depot, located at Abbottabad, North West Frontier Province, of British India (now located in Pakistan) Reference \'British Battles & Medals\' (Spink, 7th edition, 2006) 13th (Dardoni) Mountain Battery is confirmed as having deployed in Waziristan during the North West Frontier campaign of 1936-37 Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1936-39. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' (4256. Hav. Kumbasing Gurung. 1-5 G.R.) The recipient was a Nepalese soldier of Gurkha ethnicity who held the rank of Havildar (Sergeant) while serving with 1st Battalion 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force), an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army Killed-in-Action: Viceroy\'s Commissioned Officer (40928/IO) Jemadar Kumbasing Gurung, 4th Battalion 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) is confirmed \'Killed-in-Action\', Arakan, Burma, on 8 January 1944 Kumbasing\'s name and supreme sacrifice is commemorated by the Commonweath War Graves Commission on a panel at the Rangoon Memorial, Burma. The CWGC also record that Kumbasing, the son of Kansi Ram (Gurung) & Puthali (Gurung) was a native of Kharagaon, Nepal, and at the time of his death was married, and left a widow Bhunti (Gurung) Reference the Indian Army List for April 1944, Jemadar Kumbasing Gurung, is a unique name under the regimental lists for 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force), showing that was appointed to Jemadar V.C.O. rank with effect 29 November 1943. His name does not appear in any subsequent I.A. Lists 4th Battalion 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force): Was raised at Abbottabad Cantonment, on 15 March 1941. It\'s first Commanding Officer was Lieutenant-Colonel N. McDonald - late 2/5 R.G.R.. The backbone of Gurkha ranks came from mostly already serving personnel from 1st and 2nd Battalions. After 6 months of training, and being brought up to full strength, 4/5 R.G.R. was allocated to the 14th Indian Infantry Brigade. The 14th Indian Infantry Brigade was redesignated 114 Indian Infantry Brigade. While serving under higher formation 7th \'Golden Arrow\' Indian Division, 4/5 R.G.R. was in action in the Arakan, Burma, where on, 8 January 1944, the battalion lost 5 x Gurkha Officers & Gurkha Other Ranks (including Jemadar Kumbasing Gurung, & Subadar Tekbahadur Gurung) who were \'Killed-in-Action\' in the fighting against the Japanese on the east side of the Kalapanzin River in the Taung Bazar area Dark Toned: GVF

India General Service Medal 1936-39. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' (7650 Rfn. Padambahadur Thapa, 2-3 G.R. Recipient was a Gurkha soldier of the Hindu faith, with origins in Western Nepal holding the rank of Rifleman while serving with the 2nd Battalion 3rd Gurkha Rifles, and infantry regiment of the generic Gurkha Brigade of the British Indian Army During the Second World War 2nd Battalion 3rd Gurkha Rifles served overseas in; Iraq,Egypt, Cyprus, Palestine and Italy. All-ranks of, 2/3 G.R,. who served overseas with their unit for the entire period that the battalion was overseas, qualified for the below following campaign medals: - The 1939-1945 Star - The Africa Star - The Italy Star - Defence Medal - War Medal Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1936-39. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1937-39\' (12399 Sep. Chandu Ram, 2-12 F.F.R.) Died as Far East Prisoner of War: Sepoy Chandu Ram 2nd Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment is confirmed having died somewhere in enemy occupied South East Asia on, 11 December 1943 Chandu Ram, who was Dogra Rajput ethnicity and the Hindu faith, was the son of Pala Ram of Thalakna Tapa Sapahal, Kangra and the husband of Shankaru The life and supreme sacrifice of Chandu Ram is commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, on Column 232 of the Singapore Memorial located at Kranji, Singapore Within Kranji War Cemetery stands the SINGAPORE MEMORIAL, bearing the names of over 24,000 casualties of the Commonwealth land and air forces who have no known grave. Many of these have no known date of death and are accorded within CWGC records the date or period from when they were known to be missing or captured. The land forces commemorated by the memorial died during the campaigns in Malaya and Netherlands East Indies or in subsequent captivity, including many of them during the construction of the Burma-Thailand railway, or at sea while being transported into imprisonment elsewhere. The memorial also commemorates airmen who died during operations over the whole of southern and eastern Asia and the surrounding seas and oceans The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith who held the rank of Sepoy (Private), and served with the 2nd Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment Second World War Campaign Medals: In addition to his pre-war India General Service Medal, Hazara Singh would have qualified for the below following campaign medals, that may have been issued to his notified next of kin: - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp - The Pacific Star. No clasp - Defence Medal (served in Malaya theatre from April 1941) - War Medal 2/12 Frontier Force Regiment, deployed to Malaya in March/April 1941, where it was part of 8th Indian Infantry Brigade and subsequently fought during the ill-fated Malaya campaign, with the remnants of the regiment (including surviving attested followers), surrendering at Singapore Colony on, 15 February 1942 Victoria Cross battalion: The only Victoria Cross of the Malaya campaign to be awarded to the British Indian Army, was the award to the Commanding Officer, 2nd Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment, Arthur Edward Cumming Brigadier Arthur Edward Cumming VC OBE MC (18 June 1896 – 10 April 1971) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, who had been born in Karachi, British India, and attended Karachi Grammar School Cumming was 45 years old, and a lieutenant colonel commanding the 2/12th Frontier Force Regiment, in the Indian Army during World War II. Lt. Col Cumming and his battalion were defending an airfield during the Battle of Malaya when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC (currently displayed at the National Army Museum) On 3 January 1942 near Kuantan, Malaya, the Japanese made a furious attack on the battalion and a strong enemy force penetrated the position. Lieutenant Colonel Cumming, with a small party of men, immediately led a counter-attack and although all his men became casualties and he, himself, had two bayonet wounds in the stomach he managed to restore the situation sufficiently for the major portion of the battalion and its vehicles to be withdrawn. Later he drove in a carrier, under very heavy fire, collecting isolated detachments of his men and was again wounded. His gallant actions helped the brigade to withdraw safely Cumming was one of a small number of officers and men who were ordered to be evacuated from Singapore before the island was surrendered on 15 February 1942. Cumming subsequently commanded a battalion of the 9th Jat Regiment before his promotion to brigadier and command of the 63rd Indian Brigade during the Burma campaign. From 1944 to his retirement in 1947 Brigadier Cumming was in command of the Dehra Dun District in India. A scarce seen campaign medal named to a loyal Sikh soldier fought in the fighting retreat of 11th Indian Division down the length of the Malay Peninsula in December 1941 - January 1942, who \'Kept his Salt\' to the King Emperor, and died while a Prisoner of War in South East Asia Condition: About EF

India General Service Medal 1936-39. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1937-39\' (12993 Sep. Shiam Singh, 1-12 F.F.R.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) serving with 1st Battalion (Prince of Wales\'s Own Sikhs) 12th Frontier Force Regiment, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army Second World War: Between May to 5 June 1945, 1/12 F.F.R. served with the 17th Indian Infantry Brigade, mostly under higher formation 8th Indian Division. The battalion served overseas in Iraq, Syria and Italy Condition: Dark toned VF

India General Service Medal 1936-39. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1937-39\' (5771706 Pte. W. Thompson. R. Norf. R.) A D-Day casualty Killed-in-Action D-Day, 6 June 1944: Lance-Corporal William Thompson 1st Battalion Royal Norfolk Regiment is confirmed as \'Killed-in-Action\' in Normandy on the Sword Beach Sector during the historic landings that marked the start of the campaign for the \'Liberation of Europe\'. Private Thompson was Killed-inAction during the assault on the \'Hillman\' defensive strongpoint At the time William earned his Indian General Service Medal, he was only 17 years of age, and was 24 years of age when he was \'Killed-in-Action\' On D-Day, 1st Battalion Royal Norfolk Regiment, landed on Red Queen Beach, the left flank of Sword Beach. The battalion progressed up the beach and engaged the 736th Grenadier Regiment at the fortified position on Periers Ridge codenamed \'Hillman Fortress\'. In this attack the 1st Battalion suffered heavy casualties. In total, on D-Day, 1/Royal Norfolk, suffered the loss of 116 \'All-Ranks\' who were Killed-in-Action, or Died-of-Wounds on that fateful day. A granite regimental memorial commemorating the 116 x \'All-Ranks\' of the regiment is located on Route de Colleville between Colleville-Montgomery and Biéville-Beuville The body of William Thompson was initially buried near where he had fallen at a temporary resting place in a cemetery located at Colle-ville-sur-Orne, Normandy, France. After the Victory in Europe, William\'s bodily remains were re-interred The life and supreme sacrifice of Lance-Corporal William Thompson, is now commemorated in perpetuity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission at the CWGC Ranville Cemetery, located in Normandy, France, where his bodily remains lie buried. His headstone engraved with his service details and regimental badge, has the additional poignant inscription: Quote, A SMILING FACE ALWAYS CONTENT LOVED AND RESPECTED WHEREVER HE WENT Unquote. William Thompson, a native of Newcastle-on-Tyne, Northumberland, England, was the husband of Sarah Thompson, and son of Harry Lathan Thompson and Georgina Thompson (who lived at was a native of Newcastle-on-Tyne, Northumberland, England. He was also Medal(s) & clasp verification: Private Thompson is confirmed entitled to the IGS 1936 and clasp per the below following referenced campaign medal roll of 1st Battalion Royal Norfolk Regiment, Although the campaign medal rolls for the British Army in the Second World War are not yet in the public domain, Private Thompson would also have qualified for and been entitled to the below listed four x un-named campaign medals for his services 1939-1945: - IGS 1936 Medal with clasp: WO 100/498. The medal roll compiled & signed at, Delhi Cantonment, India, 25 January 1939 Although the Second World War campaign medal rolls for the British Army are not currently in the public domain, William Thompson, would also have qualified for, and been entitled to the below following un-named campaign medals for his services 1939-45: - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp: An automatic award for the fallen - The France and Germany Star. No clasp: An automatic award for the fallen - Defence Medal: Awarded for at least 1 year non-operational service in India, or other periods of aggregated service in qualifying non-operational areas - War Medal: An automatic award for the fallen An extremely desirable and rare seen officially named campaign medal to a confirmed \'D-Day\' beachhead casualty, and participant in one of the most famous actions of recorded world military history The medal mounted as-worn on its original silk riband. The riband fitted with a twin looped mounting bar with fittings & cotter pin, and as worn in the \'India\' style Condition: About EF

India General Service Medal 1936-39. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1937-39\' (5826606 Pte. R. Pearce. Suff. R.) Naming: The medal is officially renamed - and exactly as issued by the Royal Mint Sold together with a white card medal box of issue with King\'s Crown logo on box lid. The lid with inscriptions on obverse, and inked number \'222\' Arnhem Casualty: The recipient\'s Extant POW Liberation Questionnaire confirms that he was \'Wounded-in-Action\' at Arnhem Important: Confirmed captured at Arnhem (Operation Market Garden) while serving with 156th Battalion Parachute Regiment (late 151st Parachute Battalion) date of capture was 25 September 1944 Medal & clasp verification: The medal and clasp confirmed as entitled & issued per the respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion Suffolk Regiment viz: - IGS 1936 Medal with clasp: Reference WO 100/500 , compiled & signed at, Rawalpindi Cantonment, Punjab, India (now in Pakistan) on, 3 November 1941, wherein the recipient is shown as No 5826608 (sic) The recipients correct army number was 5826606 (from the regimental block allocated to the Suffolk Regiment in 1920). The error number almost certainly being the reason behind the medal being issued as \'officially renamed\'. The medal roll annotated with remark \'Trans A.A.C. 1941\', reflecting the recipients transfer to the Army Air Corps in India in 1941 In addition to the IGS Medal, Reginald was also entitled to the below following un-named campaign medals for the Second World War: - The 1939-45 Star. No clasp (for at least 6 x months operational service) - The Africa Star. No clasp (recipients POW Liberation Questionnaire refers) - The Italy Star - The France and Germany Star - Defence Medal (for at least 1 year non-operational service in India) - War Medal The recipient Private Reginald Pearce, was a native of Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England, where he was born on, 4 September 1917. Reginal enlisted in the British Army on, 6 January 1936, on which date he was posted to the Suffolk Regiment. Prior to enlisting he had been employed as a \'Moulder\' 156th Battalion Parachute Regiment: The battalion was formed in 1941 from amongst British Army units then based in British India - those who joined all being volunteers. Originally styled as 151st Parachute Battalion, they were assigned to the 50th Indian Parachute Brigade. Subsequently the battalion was renumbered the 156th Parachute Battalion and was shipped to the Middle East to join the 4th Parachute Brigade, 1st Airborne Division. The battalion deployed and fought briefly in the Allied invasion of Italy in September 1943 and a year later was fighting in the Battle of Arnhem, part of Operation Market Garden, where heavy casualties incurred, including Private Pearce being \'wounded-in-action\' resulted in the disbanding of the battalion, A rare opportunity to buy an officially renamed campaign medal to a confirmed veteran of the epic Battle of Arnhem - \'A Bridge Too Far\' Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1936. GVI issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (TD-85550 Swpr. Banta, R.I.A.S.C. (A.TPT.) Recipient was an attested follower, holding the 'Trade' of 'Sweeper', while serving with the Royal Indian Army Service Corps (Animal Transport Branch) Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. Royal Mint issue with clasp \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' (2978013 Pte. J. O`Meara. A. & S.H) Note: Recipient who was serving with 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders is confirmed as having qualified for medal and clasp per the respective medal roll signed at Trumulgherry, India, on 3 December 1938 (reference WO 100/498) Important: The medal contained in original named card box of issue together with original length of issue silk riband and uncommon found thus - and virtually uncirculated! A soft copy of the respective medal roll entry will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: Better than EF

India General Service Medal 1936. Royal Mint issue. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1937-39\' (4445024 Pte. A. Thomas. Green Howards.) Note: The medal with officially reimpressed naming - and as issued Important: Medal and clasps verified as entitled per respective medal roll of 2nd Battalion Green Howards (ref W0 100/500) compiled and signed at Ferozepore, India, 7 October 1941 The recipients unique Army Number is from the block allocated to the Durham Light Infantry, which was the first regiment the recipient had served with when he enlisted in the British Army. In addition to the IGS 1936 medal earned with the Green Howards, the recipient is also confirmed as having prior earned an India General Service Medal 1908 with clasp \'North West Frontier 1930-31\' (ref WO ) while serving with 2nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry. The medal roll for 2/DLI compiled and signed at Barrackpore, India, on 24 March 1934, shows that the medal was issued in October 1934, with notation \'Discharged or Transferred to Army Reserve. Will be disposed of by Officer i/c Records, York\'. 2nd Battalion Green Howards served in India and Burma during the Second World War, serving with higher formation 26th Indian Division, and the battalion (but not all personnel) qualifying for the 1939-45 Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal and War Medal for their services 1939-1945 Condition: Toned about GVF

India General Service Medal 1936. With 2 clasps 'North West Frontier 1936-37' 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (MT 507813 Driver Mohd. Zaman Khan, R.I.A.S.C. (M.T.) Note: Upper clasp attached by a straight metal rod, and first digit of regimental number has been officially corrected Recipient was a Driver serving with the Royal Indian Army Service Corps (Motor Transport Branch) Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With 2 clasps \'North West Frontier 1937-39\' \'North West Frontier 1937-39\' (14948 Sepoy Gul Mohd. 1-10 Baluch R.). Note: Clasps joined by rivets Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With 2 x clasps 'North West Frontier 1936-37' & 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (413 Langri Mohd. Jan I, Tochi Scouts) Note: Upper clasp has been riveted Recipient was a locally attested non-combattant follower holding the trade of 'Langri' (Cook) while serving with the locally recruited and deployed Tochi Scouts, a paramilitary 'Frontier Corps' that served exclusively within the tribal lands of the North West Frontier of British India Condition: Toned VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With 2 x clasps \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' & \'North West Frontier 1937-39\' (6777 Sepoy Amir Dad. Tochi Scouts.) Note: Upper clasp has been riveted Recipient was a locally enlisted Pathan soldier of the Mussalman faith holding the trade of \'Sepoy\' (Private) while serving with the locally recruited and deployed Tochi Scouts, a paramilitary \'Frontier Corps\' that served exclusively within the tribal lands of the North West Frontier of British India Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-137' (MT-110366 Vulcanist Asmat Ullah, R.I.A.S.C. (M.T.)) Note: The MT's, and number only with official corrections Recipient was an artificer performing the skilled technical trade of 'Vulcanist' Important: Circa 1936, the 'Motor Transport' section of the Royal Indian Army Service Corps employed the below following 'Artificers' in the technical trades; - Acetylene Welder - Blacksmith - Coppersmith - Electrician - Engine Driver - Fitter - Frame Plater - Mechanist - Moulder - Painter - Patternmaker - Springsmith - Tinsmith - Turner - Upholsterer - Vulcanist - Wheeler An extremely rare artificer trade to find on any British medal, and unique seen named thus to artificers of the British Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (10853 Hav, Fazal Karim, 12 Mtn. Bty.) Recipient was an NCO holding rank of Havildar (Sergeant) serving with the 12th Mountain Battery of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (1103 L-Naik Bhimraj Khattri, 1-9 G.R.) Recipient was an NCO holding rank of Lance-Naik (Lance-Corporal) serving with the 1st Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles of the Indian Army Condition: GF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (11094 Sepoy Maghar Singh 5/12 F.F.R.) The recipient, was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, and held the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment Note: During the Second World War, the battalion served overseas in Iraq & Persia attached to PAIFORCE Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (1174 Hav. Shamshersing Bisht, 1-9 G.R.) Note: Supsension claw neatly refixed to the medal Recipient was a Havildar (Sergeant) serving with the 1st Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (13752 Sepoy Najib Khan 5/12 F.F.R.) The recipient, was an Indian soldier of the Muslim faith, and held the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment Note: During the Second World War, the battalion served overseas in Iraq & Persia attached to PAIFORCE Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (14202 Sep. Udai Singh, 3-7 Rajput R.) Recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the 3rd Battalion 7th Rajput Regiment, Indian Army Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (14994 Driver Bagh Ali, R.A.) A medal to an Indian locally enslisted soldier serving with the Royal Regiment of Artillery with the British Army in India Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (2905 Rfm. Churamani Thapa, 1-3 G.R.) Recipient was a Rifleman serving with the 1st Battalion 3rd Gurkha Rifles of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (2967751 Cpl. W. Dickie. A. & S.H.) Important: Medal and clasp entitlement confirmed as awarded to Corporal Dickie 2nd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders per the respective medal roll (ref), wherein he is noted as having been 'Discharged' sometime prior to the compilation of the medal roll that was signed at Trumulgherry, India, on 3 December 1938 Note: We have checked the IGS 1908 medal roll and can confirm that 2967751/Dickie did not qualify or receive an IGS 1908 medal Corporal Dickie is mentioned several times in the regimental magazine of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 'The Thin Red Line' as under; TRL May 1935: Cpl. with 1st A&SH, date of promotion 27 July 1933 (this issue has a complete list of NCOs in the Argylls from Cpl up) TRL August 1936: Cpl Dickie & wife disembark at Karachi 17 April 1936, to Rawalpindi, 19 Apr 1936, assigned B Coy TRL November 1936: Daughter Jean Ann born British Famil Hospital, Murree, India, on 7 August 1936 TRL February 1938: posted to Depot, left 12 Oct 1937 Corporal Dickie is also confirmed as having been awarded a Long Service & Good Conduct Medal per Army Order 79 April 1938 Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (2979156 Pte W. Logue. A. & S. H.) Important: IGS 1936 medal and clasp entitlement to the recipient Private W. Logue, is verified on the respective campaign medal roll of 2nd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (Ref WO 100/498) wherein it is shown that the recipient had transferred to the Army Reserve by the date the roll was compiled and signed at Trimulgherry, Madras, India, on 3 December 1938 Note: In addition to the above medal and clasp, Private W. logue was additionally entitled to an IGS 1908 medal with clasp 'North West Frontier 1935', (ref WO 100/497). The medal roll compiled & signed Rawalpindi, Punjab, India on 11 December 1936 Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (33 Cook B.T. Babu Lal Peter, 2.A. & S.H.) Recipient was a locally attested Indian follower providing the trade of 'Tailor' while serving with the 2nd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Note: As the contracted Indian followers tended to remain with the regiment wherever it was posted 'East of Suez', it is possible, indeed probable that Cook Babu Lal Peter, was with the regiment when it embarked at Madras for Singapore Colony in August 1939 'All-Ranks' of 2/Argylls were conspicuous for their most distinguished services throughout the ill-fated Malaya Camapaign 8 December 1941-15 September 1942 Scarce on the market Provenance: Matt Taylor Collection. Christies, November 1990 Condition: Small edge nick otherwise VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (3831 Rfm. Bhagatabahadur Gurung, 1-5 R.G.R.) Recipient was a Rifleman serving with the 1st Battalion 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles of the Indian Army Condition: Contact marks GF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (39009 L-Naik Anwar Beg, 5 Mtn. Bty.) Recipient was an NCO holding rank of Lance-Naik (Lance-Corporal) serving with the 5th Mountain Battery of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (3908261 Pte A. Harley. S.W.B.) Note: Medal and clasp confirmed on the respective medal roll (ref WO 100/498) compiled signed and dated by the Officer Commanding 1st Battalion South Wales Borderers, Landi Kotal,North West Frontier of India, Preston, 10 November 1938, which shows that the recipient was serving with 1/SWB a the time of qualifying for his medal and clasp Sold together with the respective soft-copy entry page from the cited medal roll that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: Light hairline scratches on obverse otherwise attractively toned GVF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (4197 Sepoy Sham Sha Din, Tochi Scouts.) Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (52 Tailor Faqir Mohd., 2.A. & S.H.) Recipient was a locally attested Indian follower providing the trade of 'Tailor' while serving with the 2nd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Note: When 2/Argylls embarked for Singapore in August 1939, the battalion musters of followers included the Regimental 'Dhurzi' Noor Mohammed & his team of 6 x regimental tailors. As the contracted followers tended to remain with the regiment wherever it was posted 'East of Suez', it is possible, indeed probable that Faqir Moh'd was amongst the party of regimental tailors who shipped to Singapore Colony with 2/Argylls 'All-Ranks' of 2/Argylls were conspicuous for their most distinguished services throughout the ill-fated Malaya Camapaign 8 December 1941-15 September 1942 Scarce on the market Provenance: Matt Taylor Collection. Christies, November 1990 Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (5535 Sowar Mir Bad Shah, S. W. Scouts.) Note: The recipient Mir Bad Shah, by ethnicity a Pathan, was holding the rank of 'Sowar' (Trooper) while serving with the Mounted Section of the South Waziristan Scouts, a 'Frontier Corps' based and deployed in the Southern Waziristan tribal area of the North West Frontier of British India Formerly known as the North Waziristan Militia (established in 1900), the South Waziristan Scouts (1922), were organized into three 'Wings' (each about a battalion strength) with their Corps Headquarters and a HQ Company located at Jandola, and with 2 x subsidiary 'Wing HQ's located at Sarwekai and another at Sarorghu, all located within in the tribal territory of South Waziristan, North West Frontier Province. Circa 1922, and for the duration of the inter-war era, the South Waziristan Scouts (S.W.S.) comprised a Headquarters Company, 2 x troops of Mounted Infantry (about 60 men in each troop, and considered very much the corps d'elite) and 48 x infantry platoons, comprising a total of 14 x British officers and 2,774 Pathan 'All-Ranks' Scarce seen to a mounted 'Sowar' of the Southern Waziristan Scouts Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (6640 Rfn. Balbahadur Thapa, 2-2 G.R.) Important: Rifleman Balbahadur Thapa who was serving with 2nd Battalion Gurkha Rifles when he qualified for his IGS Medal, is confirmed as subsequently serving in the ill-fated Malaya campaign that lasted between 8 December, 1941 - 15 February 1942, where he was 'Wounded-in-Action' fighting against the Imperial Japanese Army in Malaya on 17 December 1941 Whether Balbahadur was later evacuated, made a Prisoner-of-War, or evaded capture is not presently known For his campaign service in Malaya the recipient would additionally have been entitled to a 19139-45 Star, Pacific Star and War Medal (as his battalion arrived in Ipoh, Malaya in September 1941, it did not serve the requisite 6 months in theatre prior to 8 December 1942, to have been able to qualify for the award of the Defence Medal) Note: 2nd Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles transferred to the establishment of the British Army on 1 January 1948 The medal is sold together with a soft copy of the respective entry page from the 2/2 G.R. casualty register that will be forwarded to the buyer by email attachment Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (8509 L/Naik Ganga Ram 5/12 F.F.R.) The recipient, was a Dogra Rajput of the Hindu faith, and held the rank of Lance-Naik (Lance Corporal) while serving with 5th Battalion (Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides) 12th Frontier Force Regiment Note: During the Second World War, the battalion served overseas in Iraq & Persia attached to PAIFORCE Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (Bearer Karim Baksh, 11 L.T. Coy., R.T.C.) Recipient was a locally attested Indian 'Follower' serving as a 'Bearer' with the 11th Light Tank Company, Royal Tank Corps - and uncommon thus on the market Only Indians (not Britishers) serving with British units received medals that included the actual battalion or company number Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (Butcher Gulam Rasul, 2-4 G.R.) The recipient was a native follower, by trade a Butcher, serving with 2nd Battalion 4th Gurkha Rifles Note: Throughout the various regiments of the Gurkha Line the slaughtering of livestock and preparation of meat was traditionally carried out by followers of the Muslim faith Condition: GF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (Cook Pawaswamy, 9 L.T. Coy., R.T.C.) Recipient was a locally attested Indian 'Follower' serving as a 'Cook' with the 9th Light Tank Company, Royal Tank Corps - a regiment of the British Army - and uncommon found thus Only Indians (not Britishers) serving with British units received medals that included the actual battalion or company numbers Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (Jemdr. Ransing Gurung, 2-6 G.R.) Important: Subadar Major & Honorary Captain Ransing Gurung, Sardar Bahadur, M.B.E., O.B.I., 2nd Battalion 6th Gurkha Rifles is confirmed as having been decorated as under; - Order of British India 1st Class 'Sardar Bahadur' : Indian Army Orders 14/06/45 - Member of Order of the British Empire. M.B.E. (Mily) London Gazette 5 August 1943 Note: The official recommendation for the M.B.E. is extant, and available from The National Archives Ransing Gurung was first commissioned as a Viceroy's Commissioned Officer, with rank of Jemadar on 1 January 1935. Subsequent promotions included; Subadar 1 April 1940, and then shown as Acting Subadar Major (Indian Army List, October 1943); War Substantive 'Subadar-Major' (Indian Army List, October 1944) During the Second World War 2/6 G.R. served overseas in Iraq, Persia, Sysria, Lebanon, Egypt and Italy. The regiment transferred to the British Army on 1 January 1948 Ransing Gurung retired from the Indian Army shortly after the end of the Second World War - and well before Independence of India A fine Gurkha V.C.O.'s medal to an officer of that earned a brace of decorations and who ended his career holding the highest rank then available, i.e. 'Subadar-Major' Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (Jemdr. Sardar Hussain, Tochi Scouts) Recipient was a Viceroy's Commissioned Officer (V.C.O.) holding rank of Jemadar while serving with Tochi Scouts, a locally recruited and deployed Frontier Scouts unit that saw extensive active service on the North West Frontier of India Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (Mason Allah Dad, M.E.S.) Recipient was a locally enlisted tradesman, in this case 'Mason', serving with the Military Engineering Service, Indian Army Condition: Toned about VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (Moharrir Ihsan Ullah, S.W. Scouts.) The recipient Ihsan Ullah, held the appointment of 'Moharrir' - a native clerk who could write in the native scripts / language - while serving with the South Waziristan Scouts, a locally recruited and deployed Frontier Scouts unit that saw extensive active service on the North West Frontier of India Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1936-37' (Tailor Dalil Chand, Bagai Motor Service.) The recipient was a Hindu civilian working with the Bagai Motor Serrvice, a Hindu owned transport company that held the Government contracts for transporting supplies by road between the garrisons located within the tribal territories of the North West Frontier Province A scarce to find medal thus named Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (10256 Sep. Kwach, Kurram Militia) Recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the Kurram Militia, one of the locally recruited and employed Frontier Corps that policed the tribal territories of the North West Frontier of India Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (10257 Sep. Redi Khan. Kurram Militia.) The recipient was a Sepoy of the Muslim faith serving with the Kurram Milita - a Trans-Border Para-Military Force local to the Kurram Valley in the tribal district of the North West Frontier Province of India, and a much scarcer unit on the market than the more prolific medals issued to the neighbouring Tochi Scouts and South Waziristan Scouts Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (1227 Hav. Dalbahadur Gurung, 1-1 G.R.) Recipient was a Havildar (Sergeant) serving with the 1st Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (13364 Sepoy Kashmir Khan, 1-13. F.F.R.) The recipient was a Sepoy of the Muslim faith serving with 1st Battalion 13th Frontier Force Rifles of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (259 L-Nk. Mir Zaman, Mahsud Bn.) Recipient was a Non Commissioned Officer (N.C.O.) holding rank of Lance-Naik (Lance-Corporal) while serving with the 'Mashud Battalion' - a short-lived auxiliary labour battalion raised, recruited from Pathans in Mahsud territory for employment inside tribal territory within the North West Frontier Province of India Uncommon on the market thus named to this unit Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (2594 Hav. Amar Singh, 1 R.Mtn.Bty.) Recipient was a Havildar serving with 1st Royal Mountain Battery Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (3493 Nk. Kulparshad Gurung, 1-4 G.R.) Important: The recipient was a Naik (Corporal) serving with 1st Battalion 4th Gurkha Rifles when he qualified for his IGS Medal Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (38495 L-Nk. Mohd Yusaf, 11 Mtn. Bty.) Recipient was a Lance Naik (equivelant of Lance-Corporal) serving with the 11th Mountain Battery (Indian Army) Condition: Toned VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (40411 Dvr. Ghulam Husain, 19 Mtn. Bty.) Recipient was a Driver serving with the 19th Mountain Battery Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (6631 Sepoy Kalandar Shah, 5-1 Punjab R.) Note: First 2 x digits of regimental number have been officially corrected Recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the 5th Battalion 1st Punjab Regiment During the Second World War, 5/1 Punjab served in the Burma Campaign Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (6710 Nk. Dhanbahadur Thapa, 2-1 G.R.) Recipient was a Naik (Corporal) serving with the 2nd Battalion 1st Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (8 Ck. Ghulam Mohd., 5-11 Sikh R.) The appointment 'Ck' denotes that the recipient was an attested follower serving as a 'Cook' (serving with the 5th Battalion 11th Sikh Regiment, Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (9909 Sep Zaman Shah, S.W.Scouts.) Recipient was a Sepoy serving with the South Waziristan Scouts Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (Bearer Zairin, Tochi Scouts.) Recipient was a locally enlisted follower, holding appointment of 'Bearer' serving with the para-military Tochi Scouts, a frontier corps permanently based inside the tribal territory of the North West Frontier Province Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (Jemdr. Dival Singh, 5-8 Punjab R.) Recipient was a Viceroy's Commissioned Officer (V.C.O.) holding rank of Jemadar while serving with 5th Battalion 8th Punjab Regiment, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (Jemdr. Mohd. Ashraf, 5-1 Punjab R.) Recipient was a Viceroy's Commissioned Officer (V.C.O.) holding rank of Jemadar while serving with 5th Battalion 1st Punjab Regiment, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army Medal has been court-mounted for display Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (Subdr. Imandar Khan, 4-13 F.F. Rif.) Recipient was a Viceroy's Commissioned Officer (V.C.O.) holding rank of Subadar while serving with 4th (Wilde's) Battalion 13th Frontier Force Rifles, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army 4/13 F.F. Rifles, or 'Wilde's', served overseas in Persia, Syria, Egypt and Italy during the Second World War Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp 1937-39 (2800 Sowar Barkat Ali, 13 Lrs.) Recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with the 13th Lancers, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' (10975 Sep Nur Mohd, 3-15 Punjab R.) Recipient was holding rank of Sepoy in the 3rd Battalion 15th Punjab Regiment (Indian Army) Condition: About VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' (2214 Hav Misri Khan. Tochi Scouts.) Recipient was a locally enlisted Pathan soldier of the Mussalman faith holding the rank of \'Havildar\' (Sergeant) while serving with the locally recruited and deployed Tochi Scouts, a paramilitary \'Frontier Corps\' that served exclusively within the tribal lands of the North West Frontier of British India Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' (5272 Swpr. Ato, I.A.F.) Important: The recipient was a locally enlisted \'Follower\' serving with the then fledgling Indian Air Force. A scarce medal on the market named to this service The Indian Air Force was only established in October 1932, with the first flight activated on 1 April 1933. The IAF first deployed operationally on 1 October 1937, when \'A\' Flight flying \'Westland Wapitis\' flew into Miranshah, a forward base located in the Tochi Valley, North Waziristan Basis above the India General Service Medal 1936, was the first ever campaign medal that was issued to members of the I.A.F. - and of which very few were awarded Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' (545 Sepoy Pahlwan, 1 Rd. Constn, Bn) Note: The recipient was a Pathan holding the rank of Lance-Naik (Lance Corporal) while serving with the 1st Road Construction Battalion The Road Construction Battalions - of which there were 4 x battalions (1st 2nd, 4th & 5th) - were specially locally enlisted personnel, employed by the Government of the North West Frontier Province for exclusive service within the Tribal Territory \'Border Lands\' of the North West Frontier of British India. Although the Road Construction Battalions were not part of the Indian Army, they were directed and managed by the Engineers of the Indian Army. NCO\'s and Native Officers were mostly veterans of the Indian Army, Frontier Corps & Constabulary. All of the Road Contruction battalions were disbanded in 1938 in the wake of the perceived pacification of Waziristan (largely due to the impressive network of roads built by the Road Construction battalions during the Waziristan 1936-1937 campaign s were disbanded by 1939 The only campaign medal and clasp earned by any of the Road Construction Battalions was the Indian General Service Medal 1936, with clasp \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' A medal to a very local, and short-lived North West Frontier formation Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' (869 L-Naik Mirza Khan, 1 Rd. Constn, Bn) Note: The recipient was a Pathan holding the rank of Lance-Naik (Lance Corporal) while serving with the 1st Road Construction Battalion The Road Construction Battalions - of which there were 4 x battalions (1st 2nd, 4th & 5th) - were specially locally enlisted personnel, employed by the Government of the North West Frontier Province for exclusive service within the Tribal Territory \'Border Lands\' of the North West Frontier of British India. Although the Road Construction Battalions were not part of the Indian Army, they were directed and managed by the Engineers of the Indian Army. NCO\'s and Native Officers were mostly veterans of the Indian Army, Frontier Corps & Constabulary. All of the Road Contruction battalions were disbanded in 1938 in the wake of the perceived pacification of Waziristan (largely due to the impressive network of roads built by the Road Construction battalions during the Waziristan 1936-1937 campaign s were disbanded by 1939 The only campaign medal and clasp earned by any of the Road Construction Battalions was the Indian General Service Medal 1936, with clasp \'North West Frontier 1936-37\' A medal to a very local, and short-lived North West Frontier formation Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1937-39\' (13171 Sep. Mohd. Ayub, 5-1 Punjab R.) The recipient was by ethnicity and faith a Punjabi Mussalman (the foremost class recruited for the fighting arms of the British Indian Army) holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 5th Battalion 1st Punjab Regiment, an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army During the Second World War, 5/1 Punjab served in India, the Burma Campaign and post-war was selected and deployed to Japan as part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1937-39\' (16821 Sep. Said Mohd., 4-13 F.F. Rif.) Important: Sepoy Said Mohamad 4th Battalion 13th Frontier Force Rifles was \'Killed-in-Action\' on 28 June 1942 - a casualty of the \'Breakout\' from Mersa Matruh during the Western Desert campaign The recipient was a Punjabi Musalman soldier holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with 4th (Wildes Rifles) Battalion 13th Frontier Force Rifles, a rifles infantry regiment of the British Indian Army The body of Sepoy Said Mohamad, son of Jahan Dad and Hushan Jan, of Tangwan, Kahuta, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan, was never recovered from the battlefields of the Western Desert, but the life and supreme sacrifice he made, is perpetuated in posterity by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on Column 202 of the Alamein Memorial located in Egypt In addition to the India General Service Medal, the recipient\'s next of kin were entitled to receive a further 3 x un-named campaign medals in respect of the services of Sepoy Said Mohamad, viz: The 1939-1945 Star, The Africa Star and the War Medal During his overseas service, the 4/13 Frontier Force Rifles, served with 21st Indian Infantry Brigade, under higher formation 10th Indian Division. Said Mohamad had the distinction of serving in Iraq and Syria between May to 1941 to May 1942, including the victorious \'Syria Campaign\' during which 4.13 FFR were engaged against Vicy French enemy forces. In May 1942, the 21st Infantry Brigade was relocated to North Africa, and service in the Western Desert of Egypt & Libya. Such were the losses suffered by 4/13 FFR during the devastating \'Breakout\' from Mera Matruh, that on 29th June 1942 - the day after Said Mohamad was posted killed - 4/13 FFR was reduced to Company strength only and placed on Prisoner of War guard duty at Burgh-el-Arab whilst the battalion was reformed Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1937-39\' (7731 Sep Mir Bahadur. Tochi Scouts.) Recipient was a locally attested Pathan holding the rank of \'Sepoy\' (Private) while serving with the locally recruited and deployed Tochi Scouts, a paramilitary \'Frontier Corps\' that served exclusively within the tribal lands of the North West Frontier of British India Medal with 2 x \'Bazaar Wallah\' silver test marks / edge nicks Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1936. With clasp \'North West Frontier 1937-39\' (Subdr. Yaqub Khan. Kurram Militia.) The recipient was by ethnicity and faith, a Pathan Musalman, holding the Viceroy Commissioned Officer appointment of \'Subadar\', while serving with the Kurram Militia a \'Frontier Corps\' that was based and deployed in the Kurram Valley \'Tribal Territory\' region of the North West Frontier of British India The Kurram Militia (established in 1892), was headquartered at \'Parachinar\', and was organized in two wings each of which comprised of 3 x companies. By 1905, the total number of all-ranks serving in the Kurram Militia was reported to be 1475 The native ranks of the Kurram Militia were recruited exclusively from the local \'Turi\' tribesmen. Amongst the Pathan tribes of the North West Frontier, the \'Turi\' were distinct as being adherents of the Muslim \'Shiah\' sect, whereas the clans in the surrounding tribal areas bordering the Kurram Valley were adherents of the \'Sunni\' sect Condition: VF

India General Service Medal 1947. With clasp 'Goa 1961' (50338 ERA3. S. Singh, I.N.) Recipient held the 'Rate' of Engineroom Artificer 3rd Class at the time of qualifying for this medal and clasp when serving with the Indian Navy The liberation of Goa from the Portuguese in 1961 marked the end of Colonialism in India Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Afghanistan N. W. F. 1919' (464036 Pte. W. R. Pallett, R.A.M.C.) Private W. R Pallett, Royal Army Medical Corps, was serving as a 'Sanitary & Dental Mechanic', at Dera Ismail Khan, 'Tribal Territory' North West Frontier of India (medal roll refers) Important: Medal and clasp verified per the respective campaign medal roll of the Royal Army Medical Corps, ref WO 100/I15/481, compiled and signed at Woking, England, on 12 November 1921, wherein the recipient is shown as having taken his discharge from the British Army on 31 March 192. Another supplementary medal roll, ref WO 100/I17/483, compiled and signed at the 'Hill Station' of Murree, Punjab, India, on 20 December 1922, shows that the recipient had qualified for his medal & clasp while serving as a 'Sanitary & Dental Mechanic', while based at Dera Ismail Khan, a military based located within the 'Tribal Territory' of the North West Frontier of India. A supplementary medal roll ref WO dated 12 November 1921 In addition to the IGSM medal, Private Pallett, had earlier qualified for the British War Medal and Interallied Victory Medals (ref WO 329/2094) at which time he had held the regimental number '46' and appointment 'Lance-Corporal'. The recipient's extant Medal index Card held at The National Archives confirms both the recipients regimental and army numbers (the latter issued in 1920), with remark ' The 1939 National Register for England & Wales, shows that William had been born on 23 July 1884. In 1939, he was still employed as a 'Dental Mechanic', and was residing with his partner, the householder, at 25 Greenways Crescent, Shoreham-By-Sea, Sussex, England. Sometime during the second quarter of 1955, William married his long term partner, the divorcee, Clorinda Teresa Pearson (nee Peyton), in Sussex, England A scarce 'Dental Technicians' campaign medal for service during the Third Afghan War - the recipients service preceding the formal establishment of the Army Dental Corps of the British Army that was established in January 1921 Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal. GV silver first issue with clasp \'Malabar 1921-22\' (Clk. J. E. Ross.) Note: The recipient was of British or Eurasian ethnicity and was holding the appointment of 'Clerk' The 'Malabar1921-22' clasp is the only clasp in the IGS series of medals that was awarded in respect of services in Southern India, the fighting being centred in the region of the 'Malabar Coast' in the present day state of 'Kerala' during the 'Moplah Rebellion' - a particularly hard fought insurrection! Scarce seen to a Civilian Clerk Condition: VF

India General Service Medal. GV silver first issue with clasp \'Malabar 1921-22\' (Frster. V. Koru.) The recipient was an Indian civilian of Malayali ethnicity holding the appointment of working as a \'Forester\' for the Government of India Forestry Department - the Malabar (now Kerala) region of India being an important source of tropical hardwood trees, principally Mahogany & Teak, of which there were several plantations in the Malabar area Due to their isolated locations the government forestry plantations and their workers became easy targets for acts of terrorism by the \'Mopilla\' rebels The \'Malabar1921-22\' clasp is the only clasp in the IGS series of medals that was awarded in respect of services in Southern India, the fighting being centred in the region of the \'Malabar Coast\' in the present day state of \'Kerala\' during the \'Moplah Rebellion\' - a particularly hard fought insurrection! An extremely rare medal to a Malabar \'Forester\' Condition: About GVF

India General Service Medal. GV silver first issue with clasp \'Mohmand 1933\' & \'North West Frontier 1935\' (36997 Dvr. Hakim Khan, 4th Mtn. Bty.) Note: Upper clasp attached by rivets Important: Reference 'The History of the Indian Mountain Artillery' (Graham, 1957), it is confirmed that 4th Mountain Battery served in both of the campaigns commemorated on the respective medal clasps The recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of Driver while serving with the 4th (Hazara) Mountain Battery of the British Indian Army - a 'Mountain Gunner' During the North West Frontier operations of 1935, the 4th Mountain Battery were actively engaged throughout, not least when on 29 September 1935, the Hazara 'Mountain Gunners' provided the artillery support in the fierce battle in which, Major Geoffrey Meynell M.C. of 5/12 F.F.R. (a.k.a. Guides Infantry) was 'Killed-in-Action' and subsequently awarded a unique posthumous Victoria Cross - the only VC gazetted during the reign of King Edward VIII The 4th (Hazara) Mountain Battery were restyled 4th Hazara Mountain Battery F.F.in 1939, and in August 1947, the unit was allocated to the Indian Army, in which army the 'Hazara's' continue to serve as 'P' Battery of 56 Field Regiment (JITRA) Condition: GVF

India General Service Medal. Silver clasp only 'Burma 1885-87' The clasp complete with clasp carriage as issued Condition: GVF

India Independence Medal 1947 (5229354 M/Ck Singman Tamang, 3 G.R.) A medal to 3rd Gurkha Rifles Condition: VF

India Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Edward VII issue (1736 Sowar Baryam Singh 10th D. of Cam Lcrs) Recipient was a Sowar (Trooper) serving with the 10th Duke of Cambridge?s Lancers (Hodon?s Horse), a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army In 1927 the unit was restyled as Hodson's Horse (4th Duke of Cambridge's Own Lancers) Condition: About VF

India Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GV 1st type (523 Pen. L-Dfdr. Subh Ram, 20 Lrs.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of Jat Hindu ethnicity & faith, who held the appointment of Pensioned Lance-Daffadar (Pensioned Corporal), while serving with 20th Lancers, a cavalry regiment of the Indian Army The 20th Lancers was formed in 1922 by the amalgamation of the 14th Murray\'s Jat Lancers and the 15th Lancers (Cureton\'s Multanis) - prior to amalgamation the Subh Ram had been a serving soldier with the 14th (Murray\'s Jat) Lancers A scarce appointment / rank to see to a cavalry regiment awarded in or after 1922 Condition: VF

India Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GV first issue (2855 Sowar Ratan Singh 38th K.G.O.C.I. Horse) An early issue (circa 1911-1920) Long Service & Good Conduct Medal with naming officially script engraved Important: The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Sowar (Trooper) while serving with the 38th King George\'s Own Central India Horse, a cavalry regiment of the British Indian Army In 1914 the composition of the 38th Central India Horse was; 2 x squadrons of Sikhs, 1 x squadron of Pathans & 1 x squadron of Punjabi Mussalmans Condition: About GVF

India Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GV first issue (3016 Nk. Bhagat Singh, 4-2 B. Prs.) A circa 1922-30 medal issue to a veteran of the Great War The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Pioneer while serving with 4th Battalion 2nd Bombay Pioneers, of the British Indian Army 4/2 Bombay Pioneers has its origins in the 48th Regiment of Bengal Infantry (Pioneers) that was raised at Lucknow, India, in 1901. A multi-class regiment, the unit was restyled 48th Pioneers in 1903. The regiment served in India and Mesopotamia during the Great War (a second war raised battalion was created in 1918). In 1922 the 48th Pioneers was re-styled as 4th Battalion 2nd Bombay Pioneers. In 1933 the regiment was disbanded A very scarce seen medal named to 4/2 Bombay Pioneers Condition: About GVF

India Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GVI issue (01500 W-Carr, Hayat Muhammad, I.S.C.) Note: The recipient was a long serving \'Attested Follower\' and non-combatant who held the appointment and performed the trade of \'Water Carrier\' while serving with the Indian Signals Corps Condition: GVF

India Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GVI issue (44389 Nk. Bhola Singh, R Bombay S & M) Note: The naming is officially re-impressed, and exactly as issued from the Calcutta Mint The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith who held the rank of Naik (Corporal) while serving with the Royal Bombay Sappers and Miners Condition: GVF

India Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GVI issue (8045 L-Nk. Sher Zaman, 1-6 Raj Rif.) Neatly re-pinned at claw The recipient was a Punjabi Mussalman soldier holding the rank of Lance-Naik (Lance-Corporal) while serving with 1st (Wellesley\'s) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles, of the British Indian Army The medal was awarded circa 1937-1945 (in 1945 the regiment dropped the used of the number 6 before its title During the Second World War 1/6 Raj Rif, served in: India. Italian East Africa, Egypt and Italy After Indian Independence the 1st Battalion Rajputana Rifles unit was selected to become a battalion in the newly raised Brigade of Guards, where they continue to serve in the Indian Army as 3rd Battalion Brigade of Guards Condition: About GVF

India Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GVI issue (R-103 Farr Fazal Karim, A.R.D.) Recipient was a Farrier serving with the Army Remount Department of the Indian Army Note: The recipient?s regimental number likely indicates an original muster enlistment into the A.R.D. Medals named to A.R.D. are seldom seen for sale on the market Condition: GVF

India Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. GVI issue. Un-named The medal is an un-named and un-marked specimen Condition: GVF

India Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Victorian issue with Queen Victoria veiled head obverse (1346 Sepoy Kanhaiya 6th Pjb Infy) The recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the 6th Punjab Infantry Regiment of the Indian Army In 1904, the regiment - a historic 'Piffer' unit, was restyled 59th Scinde Rifles (Frontier Force), and in 1921 was honoured with the rare distinction - for an Indian Army regiment - of the addition of 'Royal' in their title, becoming 59th Royal Scinde Rifles (Frontier Force) Condition: GF

India Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. GV first issue (10170 L-Daf. Amir Ullah, Khan., 15 Lrs.) Note: Re-pinned. With official corrections to name \'Khan\' The recipient was a Punjabi Mussalman soldier serving as a Lance-Daffadar (Corporal) with the 15th Lancers, a mounted regiment of the British Indian Army, and who prior to 1922 had served in either the 17th Cavalry (a.k.a. the \'Star & Crescent\') or the 37th Lancers (Baluch Horse) The regimental number and regimental style, on the medal indicate that the medal was awarded to a soldier who served in the 15th Lancers circa 1922-1932, and not the 15th Lancers (Cureton\'s Multanis) which latter regiment had been amalgamated in 1922 The 15th Lancers was a Cavalry Regiment created in 1922 at Lucknow Cantonment, by the amalgamation of The 17th Cavalry (the old - and very colourful \'Star & Crescent\' or \'Robart\'s Horse\') and the 37th Lancers (Baluch Horse) were amalgamated at Lucknow in 1922 to form the 15th Lancers. The subsequent chronology of the 15th Lancers was: In 1937, the 15th Lancers became the training regiment of the 1st Indian Cavalry Group. It was converted into a training centre in 1940 by amalgamating it with the 12th Cavalry (Frontier Force). However, the next year, the Centre was disbanded. In 1955, the 15th Lancers was re-raised by the Pakistani Army as a Reconnaissance Regiment of the Pakistan Armoured Corps and equipped with M24 Chaffee light tanks. During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, the regiment served with distinction in the Kasur Sector and was awarded the Battle Honour \'Khem Karan 1965.\' In 1969, the 15th Lancers was affiliated with the Baluch Regiment (now called the Baloch Regiment) due to the old link with the 37th Lancers (Baluch Horse). It added the title of \'Baluch\' to its designation in 1989 The chronology of the 15th Lancers since 1922 is: - 1922 17th/37th Cavalry (amalgamation) - 1922 15th Lancers (re-styled) - 1940 1st Indian Armoured Corps Centre (amalgamation) - 1941 Disbanded - 1955 15th Lancers (re-raised in Pakistan Army) - 1989 15th Lancers (Baluch) - 1991 15th Lancers (Baloch Condition: GVF

India Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. GV first issue (T.D. 73103 Sarwan Mohamed, 38 C.T.Coy.S.) Recipient was a Sarwan (Camel Driver/Trooper) serving with the 38th Camel Transport Company (Supply), a unit of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. GV second issue (7 R.Q.M.H. Tajamal Shah. 1-1 Hyderabad R) Note: Second last letter in forename has been 'over-stamped' Recipient was a Regimental Quarter Master Havildar (Regimetnal Quarter Sergeant) serving with the 1st Battalion 19 Hyderabad Regiment, a unit of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. GV second type (2417 Sepoy Mehar Singh, 3-11 Sikh. R.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 3rd Battalion 11th Sikh Regiment Rattray\'s Sikhs: 3/11 Sikh\' had it\'s origins in 1856. The full lineage & chronology of the regiment being; - 1856: Bengal Military Police Battalion - 1858: 1st Bengal Military Police Battalion - 1864: 45th (Rattray\'s Sikh) Regiment, Bengal Native Infantry - 1885: 45th (Rattray\'s Sikh) Regiment, Bengal Infantry - 1901: 45th (Rattray\'s) Sikh Infantry - 1903: 45th Rattray\'s Sikhs - 1922: 3rd Battalion (Rattray\'s Sikhs) 11th Sikh Regiment - 1945: 3rd Battalion (Rattray\'s Sikhs) Sikh Regiment The descendent unit continues to thrive in the present day Indian Army as 3rd Battalion Sikh Regiment - the multi-battalion Sikh Regiment is the most decorated infantry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. GV second type (296 Sep. Bhagat Singh, 1-11 Sikh. R.) The recipient wasn Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 1st Battalion 11th Sikh Regiment (K.G.O.) Note: The low 3 x digit number indicates an original muster when the 14th (Ferozepore) Sikhs were re-styled as 1st Battalion 11th Sikh Regiment, and would have served in the Great War The recipient is also confirmed as being entitled to the General Service Medal 1918, with clasp \'Kurdistan\', for their services at Kirkuk, in 1923 (reference the respective campaign medal roll, compiled & signed at Mhow, Central Provinces, India, on, 20 March 1925 Reference \'India\'s Army\' (Donovan Jackson, 1940), 1/11 Sikh had a unique experience in the annals of the British Indian Army: Quote, Two companies of the 1st, together with their equipment, were flown down from the rail-head to Kirkuk during the Kurdistan Revolt of 1923. A journey which took less than one hour whereas the march would have taken a week. This was the first time in history of a transportation of a large body of troops by air-craft to meet the needs of a serious military situation Unquote. Ferozepore Sikhs: 1/11 Sikh - the most senior Sikh battalion of the British Indian Army - has it\'s origins dating to 1846, in the wake of the British-Sikh War of 1845, with it\'s ranks recruited from amongst Sikh soldiers of the disbanded Sikh Army. The full lineage & chronology of the regiment being; - 1846: Regiment of Ferozepore - 1861: 15th Regiment - 1861: 14th Bengal Native Infantry - 1864: 14th (The Ferozepore) Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry - 1885: 14th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry (Ferozepore Sikhs) - 1901: 14th (Ferozepore) Sikh Infantry (1901–1903) - 1903: 14th Ferozepore Sikhs (1903–1906) - 1906: 14th Prince of Wales\'s Own Ferozepore Sikhs - 1910: 14th King George\'s Own Ferozepore Sikhs - 1922: 1st Battalion (King George\'s Own) (Ferozepore Sikhs) 11th Sikh Regiment During the Second World War 1st Battalion Sikh Regiment served in Burma Post independence, the 1st Battalion Sikh Regiment in 1981 was re-designated as 4th Battalion Mechanised Infantry Regiment (1 Sikh). To mark the departure of 1/Sikh from the Sikh Regiment, the latter no longer have a \'1st Battalion\' Condition: VF

India Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. GV1 issue (7847 Sep Kurban Ali, 9 Jat R) Recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the 9th Jat Regiment of the Indian Army Condition: Toned EF

India Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. GVI issue (A 10180 L-Dfdr Lachman Singh, I.A.C.) The recipient served as a Lance-Daffadar (Corporal) in the Indian Armoured Corps Condition: About VF

India Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Victoria crowned head issue (280 Pte Gorindo Singh 27th Mad. Infy) The recipient was a long serving Indian soldier holding the rank of Private while serving with the 27th Madras Infantry a regiment of the Madras Presidency Army 27th Madras Infantry: The regiment could trace its origins to 1798, when it was raised as 1st Battalion 14th Regiment of Madras Native Infantry, a unit of the Madras Presidency Army of the Honourable East India Company. The regiment\'s lineage with subsequent changes is recorded below: - 1798: 1st Battalion 14th Regiment of Madras Native Infantry - 1824: 27th Regiment of Madras Native Infantry - 1885: 27th Madras Infantry - 1903: 87th Punjab Regiment - 1922: 5th Battalion 2nd Punjab Regiment In 1933, 5/2 Punjab Regiment was selected for \'Indianisation\'. The unit subsequently fought in the Malay Campaign 1941-42, until being captured at the surrender of Singapore Colony on, 15 February 1942. Due to the high numbers of personnel from 5/2 Punjab that subsequently joined the Japanese sponsored Indian National Army, post-war the unit was disbanded Condition: Toned about VF

India Meritorious Service Medal. GV first issue. An 'Immediate' award (2. Hav. Deodat Rai, 4/11/Gurkha Rfls.) Important: The award was made in respect of service in Palestine where 4th Battalion 11th Gurkha Rifles were raised and served as a unit of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force Reference 'Roll of Honour Indian Army 1914-21' (Republished as 'Honours and Awrds Indian Army 1914-1921' by J. B. Hayward and Son), it is shown that an estimated total of only 7 x IMSM's awarded to 4/11 Gurkha Rifles during the Great War - all of them awards for service in Palestine with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force Condition: VF

India Meritorious Service Medal. GVI issue (1382 Regtl. Qmr. Dfdr. Net Ram, 8 Lt. Cav.) Recipient a Regimental Quartermaster Daffadar (Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant) served with the 8th Light Cavalry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: GVF

India Meritorious Service Medal. GVI issue (4311 Hav Sant Ram, 10-4/9th Regts) A rare regiment to find any medals to on the market Circa 1930-1941, the 10th training battalions of the 4th Bombay Grenadiers & 9th Jat Regiments respectively were amalagamated to provide a single shared training battalion. The hybrid training battalion that then served both regiments was titled the 10th Battalion 4/9th Regiments This battalion did not earn any campaign medals, and only the handful of Meritorious Service and Long Service Medals to the old timer NCO\'s and followers may exist as a tangible reminder of the existence of this short lived unit Condition: VF

India Overseas Service Badge 1939-45 The badge reverse of the insignia with replacement hinged pin and retaining the original intricate drop lock clasp fitting as issued An official service award that was worn on the left breast of the tunic (above medal ribands) - for service in campaign theatres during the Second World War - and in addition to medal ribbons and or medals See attached image from the regimental history of the 2nd Gurkha Rifles, showing 4 x Gurkhas decorated for North Africa (note the 2 x VCO\'s wearing 4th Indian Division \'Kite Hawk divisional shoulder badges). All the recipients wearing their \'Indian Overseas Service\' badges above their respective medal ribands With polished highlights and evidently worn with pride! In spite of the numbers awarded, the award is seldom encountered on the market Condition: GF

India Overseas Service Badge 1939-45 The badge retaining original intricate hinged pin and casp fittings to reverse An official award that was worn on the tunic in addition to medal ribbons and or medals Condition: GVF

India Police Independence Medal 1950 Condition: VF

India Police Medal. GV issue with ?Distinguished Conduct? reverse A contemporary bronze gilt miniature medal Condition: EF

India Police Medal. GVI first issue with ?Distinguished Conduct? reverse A contemporary bronze gilt miniature medal Condition: EF

India Princely State of Bahawalpur: British-Bahawalpur Alliance Centenary Medal 1833-1933. Silver issue (Pir. Fazalhaq Assistant Daroga Toshakhana) The recipient Fazalhaq was an Assistant Daroga (Assistant Chief Officer) of the Toshakhan (State Treasury) Note: No riband Condition: Contact marks about VF

India Princely State of Bahawalpur: Great War Star 1914-19 2nd type issue (107 Naik Charagh Din) The recipient was a Naik (Corporal) serving with the Bahawalpur State Forces The medal fitted with a length of contemporary silk riband Condition: GVF

India Princely State of Bahawalpur: Imtiaz Huzoori (Royal Household Decoration). 3rd Class bronze medal Note: No riband Condition: Contact marks otherwise about VF

India Princely State of Bahawalpur: Imtiaz-I-Abbassis (Order of Abbasia). Second Class silver gilt and enamel neck badge Dimension is approx 51mm wide Note: No riband Condition: Some light contact wear to enamel otherwise VF

India Princely State of Bahawalpur: Installation Medal 1924. Bronze issue (607 Sepoy Ahmad Khan) The recipient was a Sepoy (Private) serving with the Bahawalpur State Forces Note: No riband Condition: GVF

India Princely State of Bahawalpur: Jan-i-Nisari (Volunteer Corps Medal). Bronze issue complete with integral top brooch bar. this latter retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings on reverse of brooch Note: Medal is fitted with a stitched length of original riband as issued Condition: GVF

India Princely State of Bahawalpur: Military General Service Medal. Second issue complete with integral top brooch bar. This latter retaining the original hinged pin and clasp fittings on reverse of brooch Note: Medal is fitted with a stitched length of original riband as issued Condition: About GVF

India Princely State of Bahawalpur: North West Frontier Medal 1914-19. Bronze gilt issue (853. Silr. Sultan. Bahwlpr. Transt Cps.) The recipient was a Sillidar (Trooper) serving with the Bahawalpur Transport Corps A Sillidar was a mounted soldier (cavalry man or camel driver) who provided their own horse or camel for which the state paid an allowance to the Silliadar for the upkeep of the horse or camel Note: No riband Condition: About VF

India Service Medal Royal Mint issue Un-named as issued The riband stitched and fitted with a contemporary wire medal hanger Condition: GVF

India Service Medal (1939-1945) A Royal Mint issue The medal with a stitched silk riband Condition: About GVF

India Service Medal (797574 Sadd. Sant Ram, R.I.A.S.C. (A.T.)) The medal is an officially impressed \'Calcutta Mint\' strike as issued to Indian Army veterans post-independence Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith, holding the appointment of \'Saddler\' while serving with the Royal Indian Army Service Corps (Animal Transport) of the British Indian Army Condition: VF

India Service Medal 1939-1945 Un-named as issued A Calcutta Mint strike Only awarded to members of the Indian Armed Forces, for three years continuous or, \'aggregated\' non-operational service. Active combat service, and or any overseas service, did not qualify towards the award of this medal. Similarly anyone prior qualifying for the award of the Defence Medal (i.e. for service in an overseas non-operational theatre), could not qualify for the medal The medal fitted with a good clean length of medal riband in the \'correct\' colours for this medal (a combination of the ribands of the Order of the Star of India, and Order of the Indian Empire) Condition: VF

India Service Medal 1939-1945 Un-named as issued A Royal Mint strike Only awarded to members of the Indian Armed Forces, for three years continuous or, 'aggregated' non-operational service. Active combat service, and or any overseas service, did not qualify towards the award of this medal. Similarly anyone prior qualifying for the award of the Defence Medal (i.e. for service in an overseas non-operational theatre), could not qualify for the medal The medal fitted with a good clean length of medal riband in the 'correct' colours for this medal (a combination of the ribands of the Order of the Star of India, and Order of the Indian Empire) Condition: GVF

India Service Medal 1939-1945 Un-named as issued A Royal Mint strike Only awarded to members of the Indian Armed Forces, for three years continuous or, \'aggregated\' non-operational service. Active combat service, and or any overseas service, did not qualify towards the award of this medal. Similarly anyone prior qualifying for the award of the Defence Medal (i.e. for service in an overseas non-operational theatre), could not qualify for the medal The medal fitted with a good clean length of medal riband in the \'correct\' colours for this medal (a combination of the ribands of the Order of the Star of India, and Order of the Indian Empire) Condition: VF

India Service Medal 1939-1945 Un-named as issued A Royal Mint strike Only awarded to members of the Indian Armed Forces, for three years continuous or, 'aggregated' non-operational service. Active combat service, and or any overseas service, did not qualify towards the award of this medal. Similarly anyone prior qualifying for the award of the Defence Medal (i.e. for service in an overseas non-operational theatre), could not qualify for the medal The medal fitted with a good clean length of medal riband in the 'correct' colours for this medal (a combination of the ribands of the Order of the Star of India, and Order of the Indian Empire) Condition: VF

India Service Medal 1939-1945 Un-named as issued A Royal Mint strike Only awarded to members of the Indian Armed Forces, for three years continuous or, 'aggregated' non-operational service. Active combat service, and or any overseas service, did not qualify towards the award of this medal. Similarly anyone prior qualifying for the award of the Defence Medal (i.e. for service in an overseas non-operational theatre), could not qualify for the medal Condition: GVF

India Service Medal 1939-1945 Un-named as issued A Royal Mint strike Only awarded to members of the Indian Armed Forces, for three years continuous or, 'aggregated' non-operational service. Active combat service, and or any overseas service, did not qualify towards the award of this medal. Similarly anyone prior qualifying for the award of the Defence Medal (i.e. for service in an overseas non-operational theatre), could not qualify for the medal The medal fitted with a good clean length of medal riband in the 'correct' colours for this medal (a combination of the ribands of the Order of the Star of India, and Order of the Indian Empire) Condition: VF

India Service Medal 1939-1945 Un-named as issued A Royal Mint strike Only awarded to members of the Indian Armed Forces, for three years continuous or, 'aggregated' non-operational service. Active combat service, and or any overseas service, did not qualify towards the award of this medal. Similarly anyone prior qualifying for the award of the Defence Medal (i.e. for service in an overseas non-operational theatre), could not qualify for the medal The medal fitted with a good clean length of medal riband in the 'correct' colours for this medal (a combination of the ribands of the Order of the Star of India, and Order of the Indian Empire) Condition: About EF

India Service Medal 1939-1945 (1877 Nk. Hastabir Rana, 8 G.R.) Note: The medal is an officially impressed named Calcutta Mint issue The Nepalese recipient was of Gurkha ethnicity, and was holding the rank of Naik (Corporal) while serving with the 8th Gurkha Rifles During the Second World War the 8th Gurkha Rifles comprised 4 x battalions (2 x pre-war regulars & 2 x war raised battalions) - 1st Bn - India, Burma, Netherlands East Indies - 2nd Bn - India, Iraq, Egypt, Italy - 3rd Bn - India, Ceylon, Burma, French Indochina, North Borneo - 4th Bn - India, Burma, Siam, Malaya, Netherlands East Indies The India Service Medal was an exclusive service medal for award to 'All Races' and 'All-Ranks' of the Indian Armed Forces (personnel of the British & Commonwealth forces did not qualify), who met the basic qualifying criteria, which was 3 years aggregated non operational service within India between 1939-1945 Condition: GVF

India Service Medal 1939-45 The basic award criteria for this medal was 3 years continuous or aggregated service within the territorial borders of India between 3rd September 1939 to 2nd September 1945 Note: The medal was uniquely awarded to All-Ranks, British, Indian and Gurkha who were members of the Indian Armed Forces and qualifying Indian Civil Defence personnel - the medal was not awarded to personnel of the British Armed Forces or Empire and Commonwealth forces Condition: VF

India Service Medal 1939-45 A Royal Mint issue Sold together with original silk riband Condition: About EF

India Service Medal 1939-45 An un-named as issued \'Royal Mint\' medal Condition: VF

India Service Medal 1939-45 A Royal Mint strike Condition: GVF

India Title Badge. 3rd Class 'Khan Sahib'. GVI issue in silver and enamel (Muhammad Ataullah Jan Khan, B.A., LL.B 2nd June 1943) The badge officially named, engraved script, on four lines on the reverse The badge fitted with a short length of silk riband Condition: A few contact marks otherwise GVF

India Title Badge. 3rd Class \'Khan Sahib\'. GV issue, \'portrait facing right\' in silver and enamel (Khan Mohammad Khan / Zaman Khan / 4th June 1928) Award verification: The recipient Khan Mohammad Khan Zaman Khan, was decorated with the Indian Title Badge on 4 June 1928, the award being published in the King\'s Birthday Honours List (India) that was published in the Civil and Military Gazette (Lahore) issue of 6 June 1928. Per above referenced source, the recipient, a Punjabi Mussalman, is shown as being Honorary Magistrate, Jullunder (Punjab) Considering the recipient\'s ethnicity & faith, it is most likely that the recipient (?) if alive, and or his family descendent\'s would have lost their ancestral property in the wake of the partition of British India in August 1947, with the recipient and or his family relocating to Pakistan. Amongst the Mussalman migrant diaspora that relocated to Lahore Pakistan, from Jullunder, was Khan Bahadur Mohammad Zaman Khan, former Postmaster General for Punjab & NWFP, during the British rule in India, whose descendent family generated a plethora of First Class Cricketers & Cricket Administrators, including Prime Minister Imran Khan (whose mother was from the \'Basti\' community of Jullunder) those migrant families from Jullunder subsequently locating to the prestigious Zaman Park district of Lahore The reverse officially named, engraved script, on three lines The badge fitted on a length of original silk riband. Sometime mounted for display on a white metal mounting bar, this latter now sans pin & clasp While the Title Badges were a prolific series of awards, they remain scarce seen on the market, basis combination of returns of awards to the issuing authority, those destroyed during the latter years of the British Raj, as \'nationalist protest\' and those \'lost\' during the turmoil of partition Recommendations (citations) for the ITB badges, if extant, are held at The National Archives of India, in New Delhi The insignia with chips to obverse enamel and typical \'Bazaar Wallah\' silver test marks on reverse Scarce Condition: About VF

India Title Badge: Sanad (award document) in vellum for award of a GVI issue \'Rao Sahib \' badge Named and dated to Sri Ammsngudi Subbaraya Ayar Muthukrishna Ayyar, Lecturer I Geography, Teachers’ College, Saidapet, and Senior Instructor (Retired), Madras Cadet Training School, Madras, dated 14 June 1945 The Sanad bearing the facsimile of Viceroy Field Marshal Lord Wavell - the penultimate Viceroy of British India, and the only Viceroy to have held the military rank of Field Marshal (his Orders and Medals are held in the Regimental Collection of the Black Watch, located at Balhousie Castle, Perth, Scotland) This is a scarce - and impressive award document, and the more desirable being in good condition Condition: Good

India, Independence Medal 1947. Riband fitted with ornate customized clasp of spray of laurel leaves with date '1947' (18032 Rfn. Khusal Singh Rawat, 2.Bn., Garh. Rif.) The unofficial die-struck attached white metal slip-on clasp may be silver, but bears no hallmarks or makers marks Recipient was a Riflemam serving with the 2nd Battalion 18th Royal Garwhal Rifles, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army Note: 2/18 Royal Garhwal Rifles was captured at surrender of Singapore Colony on 15 February 1942. The battalion was reconstituted in 1946 from the war raised 4th Battalion - which latter unit had served in Burma Condition: About VF

India: 1965 India-Pakistan War Medal (Raksha Medal 1965) (1519217 Spr. A. Singh, Bombay Engr Gp.) Note: The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Sapper while serving with the Bombay Engineer Group of the Indian Army The Bombay Engineer Group is one of 3 x Combat Engineer Groups in the Indian Army, and have their regimental centre at Kirkee Cantonment near Pune, India The Bombay Engineer Group currently recruits from amongst the below following classes; - Marathas - 40%, - Mazhabi and Ramdasia Sikhs - 40%, - Hindustani Mussalmans - 10%, - other Indian castes - 10% For their services during the 1965 Indo-Pak War, the Bombay Engineer Group was awarded the battle honour 'Jammu & Kashmir (1965)' Condition: VF

India: 1965 India-Pakistan War Medal (Raksha Medal 1965) (5838883 Rfn. Danbahadur Basnet 9 G.R.) Note: The recipient was a soldier of Nepalese ethnicity holding the rank of Rifleman while serving with the 9th Gorkha Rifles infantry regiment of the Indian Army Prior to Indian Independence, the regiment was styled 9th Gurkha Rifles 9th Gorkha Rifles draws its recruits mostly from amongst the Chhetri (Kshatriya) and Thakuri clans of Nepal (80%), and ethnic Gurkhas classes domiciled in India (20%) The 9th Gorkha Rifles are one of 7 x multi-battalion Gorkha Rifles regiments serving with the Indian Army, and has its regimental centre located at Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, India For their services during the 1965 Indo-Pak War, the 9th Gorkha Rifles were awarded the battle honours; - Phillora - Punjab 1965 Condition: GVF

India: 1965 India-Pakistan War Medal (Raksha Medal 1965) (IC-12987 A-Maj. K.B. Thapa, Dogra, R.) Note: The recipient Kul Bahadur Thapa was a Commissioned Officer, of 'Gurkha' ethnicity who held the appointment of Acting Major, while serving with the Dogra Regiment of the Indian Army It is recorded that Major Kul Bahadur Thapa of the Dogra Regiment died on 21 November 1976 Condition: GVF

India: 1965 India-Pakistan War Medal (Raksha Medal 1965). Named (6597634 Sep S. Singh ASC (M T)) Note: The recipient held the rank of 'Sepoy' (Private) while serving with the Army Service Corps (Motor Transport) of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India: 1965 India-Pakistan War Medal (Raksha Medal 1965). Officially impressed naming (1371929 Rfn. Chian Singh, J & K Rif.) Note: The recipient was an Indian soldier of Dogra Rajput ethnicity and Hindu faith, holding the rank of Rifleman while serving with a battalion of the Jammu & Kashmir Rifles, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army The origins of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles - a multi-battalion infantry regiment of the Indian Army - date back to the early 19th Century, when the predecessor units served in the Jammu and Kashmir State Army. After the accession of the state to the Indian Union in October 1947, the State Forces came under the command of the Indian Army. They remained in their original form until 1956 when Jammu and Kashmir Constituent Assembly effectively ratified the state\'s accession to India. Thereafter the State Forces were restyled as the Jammu and Kashmir Regiment of the Indian Army. In 1963, the designation was changed to Jammu and Kashmir Rifles Condition: About EF

India: 1965 India-Pakistan War Medal (Raksha Medal 1965). Officially impressed naming (2731432 Sep. Tuka Ram Kumbar. D. S. C.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith, holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the Defence Service Corps of the Indian Army The Defence Security Corps (DSC), that was raised in 1947, is a corps of the Indian Army responsible for providing security cover to the defence installations of the three services (Army, Navy, Air Force) and other sensitive installations. The DSC troops are sanctioned and attached to various bases/installations to ensure protection against sabotage and pilferage. It is the sixth largest corps of the Indian Army Currently, the major sanction of DSC troops is for the Army and Air force installations. The Naval units and other user agencies have a sizeable deployment of this force. DSC troops also provide security to some of the Indian Ordnance Factories, India\'s nuclear laboratories, and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) establishment The origins of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles - a multi-battalion infantry regiment of the Indian Army - date back to the early 19th Century, when the predecessor units served in the Jammu and Kashmir State Army. After the accession of the state to the Indian Union in October 1947, the State Forces came under the command of the Indian Army. They remained in their original form until 1956 when Jammu and Kashmir Constituent Assembly effectively ratified the state\'s accession to India. Thereafter the State Forces were restyled as the Jammu and Kashmir Regiment of the Indian Army. In 1963, the designation was changed to Jammu and Kashmir Rifles Condition: VF

India: 1965 India-Pakistan War Medal \'Raksha Medal 1965\' (3954227 Sep. Roshan Lal, Dogra R.) Note: The recipient was a Dogra Rajput soldier of the Hindu faith holding the rank of Sepoy while serving with the Dogra Regiment, and infantry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: About GVF

India: 1965 India-Pakistan War Star (Samar Seva Star 1965). Named (1425985 L/Nk S R Singh Bengal Engrs GP) Note: The recipient was a soldier of the Sikh faith with non commissioned officer rank holding the appointment of Lance-Naik (Lance-Corporal) while serving with the Bengal Engineers Group of the Indian Army Awarded to all Armed Forces & and other eligible uniformed services personnel, who served under fire (experienced combat conditions) in any of the designated combat areas during the 1965 Indo-Pak War The Bengal Engineer Group is one of 3 x Combat Engineer Groups in the Indian Army, and have their regimental centre located at Roorkee Cantonment, Uttarakhand, India Units, and or attached personnel of the Bengal Sappers have served in most - if not all - campaigns and wars fought by the Indian Army since 1947, as reflected by the battle honours bestowed on the Bengal Sappers since 1947 vis; - Jammu and Kashmir 1947?48 - Jammu and Kashmir 1965 - Punjab 1965 - Rajasthan 1965 - East Pakistan 1971 - Jammu and Kashmir 1971 - Sindh 1971 Condition: VF

India: 1965 India-Pakistan War Star (Samar Seva Star 1965). Named (2439486 L/Hav Jit Singh Punjab R) Note: The recipient was a soldier of the Sikh faith with non commissioned officer rank holding the appointment of Lance-Havildar (Lance-Sergeant) while serving with the Punjab Regiment, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army Awarded to all Armed Forces & and other eligible uniformed services personnel, who served under fire (experienced combat conditions) in any of the designated combat areas during the 1965 Indo-Pak War Condition: VF

India: 1965 India-Pakistan War Star (Samar Seva Star 1965). Named (52 Lab. Kalu Ram, A.O.C.) Note: The recipient was a person of the Hindu faith, who was an enrolled follower holding the trade of Labourer, while serving with the Army Ordnance Corps of the Indian Army Awarded to all Armed Forces & and other eligible uniformed services personnel, who served under fire (experienced combat conditions) in any of the designated combat areas during the 1965 Indo-Pak War Condition: About VF

India: 1965 India-Pakistan War Star (Samar Seva Star 1965). Officially impressed naming (13720354 Rfn Basawa Singh Jak Rif) Note: The recipient was an Indian soldier of Dogra Rajput ethnicity and Hindu faith, holding the rank of Rifleman while serving with a battalion of the Jammu & Kashmir Rifles, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army The origins of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles - a multi-battalion infantry regiment of the Indian Army - date back to the early 19th Century, when the predecessor units served in the Jammu and Kashmir State Army. After the accession of the state to the Indian Union in October 1947, the State Forces came under the command of the Indian Army. They remained in their original form until 1956 when Jammu and Kashmir Constituent Assembly effectively ratified the state\'s accession to India.Thereafter the State Forces were restyled as the Jammu and Kashmir Regiment of the Indian Army. In 1963, the designation was changed to Jammu and Kashmir Rifles. Condition: GVF

India: 1965 Indo-Pak War Medal (Raksha Medal) (7234460 Swr. Joginder Ram, R.V.C.) Recipient held the rank of Sowar (Trooper) while serving with the Remount Veterinary Corps of the Indian Army Condition: GVF

India: 1965 Indo-Pak War Medal (Raksha Medal) (7235537 Swr. Gian Chand, R.V.C.) Recipient held the rank of Sowar (Trooper) while serving with the Remount Veterinary Corps of the Indian Army Condition: GVF

India: 1971 India-Pakistan War Medal (Sangram Medal 1971) An un-named as issued medal Awarded to all Armed Forces & and other eligible uniformed services personnel (for example the Border Security Force, or B.S.F.), who served during the 1971 Indo-Pak War Condition: About VF

India: 1971 India-Pakistan War Medal (Sangram Medal 1971) An un-named medal Awarded to all Armed Forces & and other eligible uniformed services personnel (for example the Border Security Force, or B.S.F.), who served during the 1971 Indo-Pak War Condition: GVF

India: 1971 India-Pakistan War Medal (Sangram Medal 1971) An un-named medal Awarded to all Armed Forces & and other eligible uniformed services personnel (for example the Border Security Force, or B.S.F.), who served during the 1971 Indo-Pak War Condition: GVF

India: 1971 India-Pakistan War Medal (Sangram Medal 1971) An un-named as issued medal Awarded to all Armed Forces & and other eligible uniformed services personnel (for example the Border Security Force, or B.S.F.), who served during the 1971 Indo-Pak War Condition: VF

India: 1971 India-Pakistan War Medal (Sangram Medal 1971) (1519089 Hav Mohinder Bombay Engr Gp) Note: The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Sapper while serving with the Bombay Engineer Group of the Indian Army The Bombay Engineer Group is one of 3 x Combat Engineer Groups in the Indian Army, and have their regimental centre at Kirkee Cantonment near Pune, India The Bombay Engineer Group currently recruits from amongst the below following classes; - Marathas - 40%, - Mazhabi and Ramdasia Sikhs - 40% - Hindustani Mussalmans - 10% - other Indian castes - 10% During the 1971 Indo-Pak War, the 'Bombay Sappers' were extensively deployed in all the major campaign fronts, as reflected by the multiple battle honours bestowed on the Bombay Engineer Group, for their services in the 1971 Indo-Pak War; - East Pakistan (1971) - Sylhet (1971) - Jammu & Kashmir (1971) - Punjab (1971) Condition: About GVF

India: 1971 India-Pakistan War Medal (Sangram Medal 1971). Impressed naming (266665 Cpl. Singh R, I.A.F.) The recipient held the non-commissioned-officer rank of \'Corporal\', while serving with the Indian Air Force Awarded to all Armed Forces & and other eligible uniformed services personnel (for example the Border Security Force, or B.S.F.), who served during the 1971 Indo-Pak War Condition: VF

India: 1971 India-Pakistan War Star (Paschimi Star 1971) Un-named as issued Awarded to all Armed Forces & and other eligible uniformed services personnel, who served under fire (experienced combat conditions) anywhere in the designated \'Western Sector\' during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. A separate campaign star, called the \'Poorvi Star\' was awarded to the Indian Armed Forces personnel who served in the \'Eastern Sector\' (liberation of East Pakistan) during the 1971 Indo-Pak War Condition: About EF

India: 1971 India-Pakistan War Star (Paschimi Star 1971). Named (1528713 L/Nk S. Singh Bombay Engr Gp.) Note: The recipient was a non commissioned officer holding the appointment of Lance-Naik (Lance-Corporal) while serving with the Bombay Engineer Group in the Corps of Engineers of the Indian Army Awarded to all Armed Forces & and other eligible uniformed services personnel, who served under fire (experienced combat conditions) anywhere in the designated \'Western Sector\' during the 1971 Indo-Pak War The Bombay Engineer Group is one of 3 x Combat Engineer Groups in the Indian Army, and have their regimental centre at Kirkee Cantonment near Pune, India The Bombay Engineer Group currently recruits from amongst the below following classes; - Marathas - 40%, - Mazhabi and Ramdasia Sikhs - 40% - Hindustani Mussalmans - 10% - other Indian castes - 10% During the 1971 Indo-Pak War, the \'Bombay Sappers\' were extensively deployed in all the major campaign fronts, as reflected by the multiple battle honours bestowed on the Bombay Engineer Group, for their services in the 1971 Indo-Pak War; - East Pakistan (1971) - Sylhet (1971) - Jammu & Kashmir (1971) - Punjab (1971) Condition: About GVF

India: 20 Years Armed Forces Long Service Medal (14219656 HAV Aniyan C T Sigs) The recipient was an Indian soldier of Malayali ethnicity and Hindu faith, who held the rank of \'Havildar\' while serving with the Corps of Signals of the Indian Army Indian Army Corps of Signals: Is a corps and a combat support arm of the Indian Army, which handles its military communications. Its origins date back to 15 February 1911, when its predecessor unit was established in the British Indian Army. The corps celebrated its 100-year anniversary of its raising on 15 February 2010 Condition: GVF

India: 25th Anniversary of Independence 'Jubilee' Medal 1947-1972 An un-named issue Condition: GVF

India: 25th Anniversary of Independence \'Jubilee\' Medal 1947-1972 An un-named medal, as issued Awarded to all Armed Forces & Para-Military forces personnel serving on the 15th August 1972 Condition: VF

India: 25th Anniversary of Independence \'Jubilee\' Medal 1947-1972 An un-named medal, as issued Awarded to all Armed Forces & Para-Military forces personnel serving on the 15th August 1972 Condition: VF

India: 25th Anniversary of Independence \'Jubilee\' Medal 1947-1972 An un-named issue Condition: GVF

India: 25th Anniversary of Independence \'Jubilee\' Medal 1947-1972 An un-named medal, as issued Awarded to all Armed Forces & Para-Military forces personnel serving on the 15th August 1972 Condition: VF

India: 25th Anniversary of Independence \'Jubilee\' Medal 1947-1972 (3361053 Sep H Singh Sikh R) Note: The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the Sikh Regiment, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army The Sikh Regiment is the most decorated regiment of the Indian Army! Condition: GVF

India: 25th Anniversary of Independence \'Jubilee\' Medal 1947-1972 (JC 50548 Nb Sud Tek Chand Rajput R) The recipient Tek Chand was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith, holding the Junior Commissioned Officer appointment of Naib-Subedar, while serving with the Rajput Regiment, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army Note: The appointment of Naib-Subedar is the lowest of the three Junior Commissioned Officer appointments in the Indian Army, prior to 1965 Naib-Subedars were styled 'Jemadar' Condition: VF

India: 50th Anniversary of Independence 'Golden Jubilee' Medal 1947-1997 (V-338 R N Dubey RVC) Recipient was a non-combatant follower serving with the Remount Veterinary Corps of the Indian Army. The prefix V indicating Volunteer Condition: GVF

India: A collection of 7 x full-size uniform-wear 'Commendations' as issued by the various Armed Services and Coast Guard of the the Republic, as under; - Chief of the Army Staff Commendation - Chief of the Naval Staff Commendation - Chief of the Air Staff Commendation - Inspector General Coast Guard Commendation - Vice Chief of Army Staff Commendation - Vice Chief Nval Staff Commendation - Air Officer Commander in Chief Commendation All of the badges are complete with original long hinged pin and clasp fittings to reverse for wear on uniform For an example of a senior Indian General wearing a Commendation in uniform see sample image of Chief of the Army Staff General V K Singh Condition: EF

India: Armed Forces 20 Years Long Service Medal An un-named medal Awarded to all qualifying regular armed forces personnel (both 'Officers' & 'Other Ranks') and para-military personnel (for example Assam Rifles / Border Security Force) An un-named medal Condition: About EF

India: Armed Forces 20 Years Long Service Medal (1281838 Nk Ratan Lal, Arty) Note: The recipient was an Indian soldier holding the non commissioned officer rank of \'Naik\' (Corporal) while serving with the Artillery Regiment of the Indian Army - \'The Gunners\' Awarded to all qualifying regular armed forces personnel (both \'Officers\' & \'Other Ranks\') and para-military personnel (for example, Assam Rifles / Border Security Force) Condition: GVF

India: Armed Forces 20 Years Long Service Medal (6758677 CHM. R. Prakasha, A.M.C.) Note: The recipient was an Indian soldier holding the NCO rank of Company Havildar Major (Company Sergeant Major) while serving with the Army Medical Corps of the Indian Army Awarded to all qualifying regular armed forces personnel (both 'Officers' & 'Other Ranks') and para-military personnel (for example Assam Rifles / Border Security Force) Condition: About GVF

India: Armed Forces 20 Years Long Service Medal (7236576 L-Dfr A Hamid RVC) Recipient was a Non Commissioned Officer holding rank of Acting Lance Dafadar (Acting Lance Sergeant), while serving with the Remount Veterinary Corps of the Indian Army Condition: GVF

India: Armed Forces 20 Years Long Service Medal (RV-7722 NB Ris Chattar Singh RVC) Recipient was a Junior Commisioned Officer holding rank of 'Naib Risaldar' while serving with the Remount Veterinary Corps of the Indian Army - the prefix RV in front of the recipients JCO number indicates Remount Veterinary Condition: GVF

India: Armed Forces 30 Years Long Service Medal An un-named medal Awarded to all qualifying regular armed forces personnel (both \'Officers\' & \'Other Ranks\') and para-military personnel (for example Assam Rifles / Border Security Force) As qualification criteria is 30 years service, this medal has become the reserve of the most senior ranking of Indian commissioned officers, and veteran JCO\'s - it is rarely seen named to \'Other Ranks\' A particularly good example of an early strike of this medal Uncommon on the market Condition: GVF

India: Armed Forces 30 Years Long Service Medal (RV-7598 Ris-Maj Ram Samujh RVC) Recipient was a Junior Commisioned Officer holding rank of 'Risaldar-Major' while serving with the Remount Veterinary Corps of the Indian Army - the prefix RV in front of the recipients JCO number indicates Remount Veterinary Risaldar-Major is the most senior JCO rank in the RVC Condition: GVF

India: Armed Forces 30 Years Long Service Medal (RV-7653 Ris-Maj Inder Singh RVC) Recipient was a Junior Commisioned Officer holding rank of 'Risaldar-Major' while serving with the Remount Veterinary Corps of the Indian Army - the prefix RV in front of the recipients JCO number indicates Remount Veterinary Risaldar-Major is the most senior JCO rank in the RVC Condition: GVF

India: Armed Forces 30 Years Long Service Medal (RV-7686 Ris Maj B S Yadav RVC) Recipient was a Junior Commisioned Officer holding rank of 'Risaldar-Major' while serving with the Remount Veterinary Corps of the Indian Army - the prefix RV in front of the recipients JCO number indicates Remount Veterinary Risaldar-Major is the most senior JCO rank in the RVC Condition: GVF

India: Armed Forces 9 Years Long Service Medal An un-named medal Awarded to all qualifying regular armed forces personnel (both 'Officers' & 'Other Ranks') and para-military personnel (for example Assam Rifles / Border Security Force) Condition: About EF

India: Armed Forces 9 Years Long Service Medal (1027663 L * Joginder Singh, A.C.) Second letter 'D' of abbreviated rank ('L D') worn Note: The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, serving as a Lance Dafadar (Corporal) with the Armoured Corps of the Indian Army Awarded to all qualifying regular armed forces personnel (both 'Officers' & 'Other Ranks') and para-military personnel (for example Assam Rifles / Border Security Force) Condition: GVF

India: Armed Forces 9 Years Long Service Medal (2444353 NK Sucha Singh, Punjab R.) Note: The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the NCO rank of \'Naik\' (Corporal) while serving with the Punjab Regiment, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army Awarded to all qualifying regular armed forces personnel (both \'Officers\' & \'Other Ranks\') and para-military personnel (for example Assam Rifles / Border Security Force) Condition: About GVF

India: Armed Forces 9 Years Long Service Medal (7236552 Swr, Babu Lal, R.V.C.) Note: Recipients army number only with some double struck digits Recipient held the rank of Sowar (Trooper) while serving with the Remount Veterinary Corps of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India: Armed Forces 9 Years Long Service Medal (IC-11328A-Lt.Col. Gurdarshan Singh, A.O.C) Note: Recipient was a Lieutenant-Colonel serving in the Army Ordnance Corps The Indian Army List 1960, show that the recipient had been born on 21 October 1921, and had served in the Second World War as a Viceroy's Commissioned Officer, or VCO, having been commissioned effective 16 November 1943. He was subsequently granted a full-commission in the post Independence Indian Army and was serving at least through to and including 1960. In addition to the 9 Years LSM (correctly named in the rank he held at time of medal introduction), he would have bene entitled to other medals, that would definitely have included at a minimum a War Medal and India Independence Medal, and no doubt several others Sold together with a sheet of research notes Condition: VF

India: General Service Medal 1947-65. With clasp \'Naga Hills\' (1512280 Spr. Sabat Ali. Bombay Engr.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Mussalman faith, Holding the rank of \'Sapper\' while serving with the Bombay Engineer Group of the Indian Army Basic award criteria for the \'Naga Hills\' clasp was 180 days full-time service in theatre on the strength of a unit / formation deployed in the Naga Hills region as specified. The clasp was awarded from 27 April 1955 The Bombay Engineer Group is one of 3 x Combat Engineer Groups in the Indian Army, and have their regimental centre at Kirkee Cantonment near Pune, India The Bombay Engineer Group currently recruits from amongst the below following classes; - Marathas - 40%, - Mazhabi and Ramdasia Sikhs - 40% - Hindustani Mussalmans - 10% - other Indian castes - 10% During the 1971 Indo-Pak War, the \'Bombay Sappers\' were extensively deployed in all the major campaign fronts, as reflected by the multiple battle honours bestowed on the Bombay Engineer Group, for their services in the 1971 Indo-Pak War; - East Pakistan (1971) - Sylhet (1971) - Jammu & Kashmir (1971) - Punjab (1971) Condition: GVF

India: General Service Medal 1947-65. With clasp \'Naga Hills\' (2764452 Sep. Ramesh Ubale. M.L.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of Mahrati ethnicity and the Hindu faith, holding the rank of \'Sepoy\' (Private) while serving with a battalion of the Mahratta Light Infantry, a regiment of the Indian Army Basic award criteria for the \'Naga Hills\' clasp was 180 days full-time service in theatre on the strength of a unit / formation deployed in the Naga Hills region as specified. The clasp was awarded from 27 April 1955 Maratha Light Infantry: The regiment has its origins dating back to 1768, when the original predecessor unit was raised as the 2nd Battalion 7th, Regiment of Bombay Native Infantry, a unit of the Bombay Presidency Army of the Honourable East India Company. As of 2024, the Mahratta Light Infantry is the most senior light infantry regiment in the Indian Army. The regimental centre is located at Belgaum Cantonment, Karnataka, where it has bee located since 1922 Condition: VF

India: General Service Medal 1947-65. With clasp \'Naga Hills\' (3345374 Hav. Piara Singh, Sikh R.) Important: The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, serving as a Havildar (Sergeant) with a battalion of the Sikh Regiment of the Indian Army Basic award criteria for the \'Naga Hills\' clasp was 180 days full-time service in theatre on the strength of a unit / formation deployed in the Naga Hills region as specified. The clasp was awarded from 27 April 1955 The Sikh Regiment holds the distinction of being the most decorated regiment of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India: General Service Medal 1947-65. With clasp \'Naga Hills\' (J.C. 235698 SUB, Rhagunath Sawant, M.L.I.) Important: The recipient was an Indian of Marathi ethnicity, who held the Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) appointment of \'Subadar\', while serving with a battalion of the Maratha Light Infantry of the Indian Army Basic award criteria for the \'Naga Hills\' clasp was 180 days full-time service in theatre on the strength of a unit / formation deployed in the Naga Hills region as specified. The clasp was awarded from 27 April 1955. Condition: About GVF

India: General Service Medal 1947. With clasp 'Naga Hills' (5436397 Rfn-Ck. Gunja Man Gurung, 5 G.R.) India: General Service Medal 1947. With clasp 'Naga Hills' (5436397 Rfn-Ck. Gunja Man Gurung, 5 G.R.) Recipient was a Rifleman-Clerk, serving with 5th Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army Note: 5 Gorkha Rifles is the descendent unit of the 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) the only Gurkha Rifles unit of the Briitsh Indian Army that had the prefix honour 'Royal'. 5 R.G.R. Condition: VF

India: General Service Medal 1947. With clasp 'NEFA 1962' (29245 NB Sub-Clk Nirval Singh, Mahar R) Note: The recipient was a Junior Commissioned Officer holding appointment of Naib-Subadar Clerk Clasp was instituted 23 June 1965, to commemorate the fighting that occurred in the 'North East Frontier Agency' during the China-India War of 1962 A very scarce and desirable clasp to find on the market Condition: Tarnished GF Price: GBP 95

India: General Service Medal 1947. With clasp 'Overseas Korea 1950-53' (1026639 Swr. Nirmal Singh, A.C.) Extremely Rare: It is estimated that less than 400 x 'Overseas Korea 1950-53' clasps were issued to members of the Indian Army, to personnel (permanent & attached) of the 60th Parachute Field Ambulance - a crack airborne trained unit The recipient Nirmal Singh, was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, who was serving as a Sowar (Trooper) with the Armoured Corps of the Indian Army, attached to 60th Parachute Field Ambulance The story of the Indian Army during the Korean War is, in essence, the story of the 60th Parachute Field Ambulance, that served in Korea, 1950-1954 60th Indian Field Ambulance, Indian Army Medical Corps, was raised at Secunderabad, India, on 10 August 1942. the 60th subsequently served during the Burma campaign as part of 2nd Indian Airborne Division, and in recognition of its services & experience the unit was selected for conversion to airborne unit, and in 1945 was converted to 60th Parachute Field Ambulance. Post 1947, 60th Parachute Field Ambulance, Army Medical Corps, has been an integral unit of 50th Parachute Brigade of the Indian Army which has it's regimental centre located at Agra. The unit is now styled 60th Parachute Field Hospital The 60th Parachute Field Ambulance was unique as the only unit of the Indian Army to deploy during the Korean War - it also earned the unique distinction of being the only unit of the contributing United Nations Force to serve continuously in theatre for the longest period of time, the 60th seeing out no less than '4 x Winters' in Korea Comprised of 346 'All-Ranks', 60th Parachute Field Ambulance under command of Lieutenant-Colonel A.G. Rangaraj (a Burma veteran who - together with Havildar Major Mathura Singh - is credited as being the first Indian 'Para' to have made a descent by parachute), arrived in Korea in November 1950 During it's long service in Korea (more than 3 years active service), the unit earned the highest accolades from those who came in contact with the 'Maroon Angels'. Split between frontline operations (including at least one Para drop) and line of communications duties, the unit served initially at Pyongyang - where they were able 'Under their own Steam' to extricate & evacuate their unit and medical supplies by manning a locomotive train train under fire. Although the unit mostly served under 1st Commonwealth Division, one of the highpoints of the 60th's services in Korea, occured during 'Operation Tomahawk' - the second largest airborne operation of the Korean War - when at Munsan-ni, a team from the 60th Parachute Field Ambulance provided the medical cover for the United States Army operations, dropping an ADS and a surgical team and treating over 400 battle casualties, and an even greater number of civilian casualties For their services during the Korean War, members of 60th Parachute Field Ambulance (including the customary attached personnel from other units including support and combat arms - for example motor transport drivers, close security escorts, engineers & electricians etc) received the below following Indian decorations for their gallantry and distinguished service during the Korean War; - 2 x Maha Vir Chakra (Level II gallantry) - 7 x Vir Chakra (Level III gallantry). Including 2 x awards to ASC (MT) - 23 x Mentions in Despatches One of the Army Service Corps (M.T.) Drivers decorated with the Vir Chakra in Korea, attached to the 60th Parachute Filed Ambulance, was; 6564273 Lance Naik Budh Singh, Vr C., A.S.C. (M.T.) was specifically rewarded for his gallantry in rendering assistance under fire while in the field to 'Jocks' of the 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers. His Vir Chakra was awarded per Gazette of India 5 November 1951, and is quoted below; QUOTE, During the period 45 November 1951, the 1st Bn of the King's Own Scottish Borderers suffered several casualties due to a heavy attack at Maryangsan (Korea) and many of the wounded needed immediate evacuation for medical attention. L/Naik Budh Singh, disregarding his own safety, evacuated the casualties to the rear area by his stretcher jeep from the frontline over a road half a mile of which was open terrain subjected to constant heavy shell fire. He voluntarily continued driving through the shell fire until the evacuation of casualties was completed. This NCO's gallant action was very creditable, both to him and to the military medical service. UNQUOTE. The other A..S.C. (MT) Vir Chakra recipient was 6574258 Naik Umrao Singh, who was badly wounded in the leg from mortar fire (the wounded leg was amputated) while performing his courageous acts Note: The Australian War Memorial On-Line Collection have a good number of captioned photographs of the Indians in Korea 1950-1953 In 2020, only a handful of these impressed named medals are known to be in the collectors market, including examples seen named to A.M.C / A.S.C. (M.T.) and A.C. personnel An example of the rarest of all Commonwealth issued campaign medals award for the Korean War 1950-1953. Condition: GVF

India: General Service Medal 1947. With clasp 'Overseas Korea 1950-53' (11011 Hav-Smt F. Francis, A.M.C.) Extremely Rare: It is estimated that not more than 350 x clasps were issued to members of the Indian Army, which Army supplied the 60th Parachute Field Ambulance - a crack airborne trained unit. The recipient F. Francis, was an Indian soldier of the Christian faith, who was serving as a Havildar-Senior Medical Technician (Sergeant-Senior Medical Technician) with the Army Medical Corps of the Indian Army Lt. (later Col.) AG Rangaraj, MVC, of the Indian Medical Service and RMO of the 152 Indian Para battalion, became the first Indian along with Havildar Major Mathura Singh to make a parachute descent 60th Indian Field Ambulance, Indian Army Medical Corps, was raised at Secunderabad, India, on 10 August 1942. the 60th subsequently served during the Burma campaign as part of 2nd Indian Airborne Division, and in recognition of its services & experience the unit was selected for conversion to airborne unit, and in 1945 was converted to 60th Parachute Field Ambulance. Post 1947, 60th Parachute Field Ambulance, Army Medical Corps, has been an integral unit of 50th Parachute Brigade of the Indian Army which has it's regimental centre located at Agra. The unit is now styled 60th Parachute Field Hospital The 60th Parachute Field Ambulance had the unique distinction of being the only unit of the Indian Army to deploy during the Korean War - it also earned the unique distinction of being the only unit of the contributing United Nations Force to serve continuously in theatre for the longest period of time, the 60th seeing out no less than '4 x Winters' in Korea. Comprised of 346 'All-Ranks', 60th Parachute Field Ambulance under command of Lieutenant-Colonel A.G. Rangaraj (a Burma veteran who - together with Havildar Major Mathura Singh - is credited as being the first Indian 'Para' to have made a descent by parachute), arrived in Korea in November 1950 During it's long service in Korea (more than 3 years active service), the unit earned the highest accolades from those who came in contact with the 'Maroon Angels'. Split between frontline operations (including at least one Para drop) and line of communications duties, the unit served initially at Pyongyang - where they were able 'Under their own Steam' to extricate & evacuate their unit and medical supplies by manning a locomotive train train under fire. Although the unit mostly served under 1st Commonwealth Division, one of the highpoints of the 60th's services in Korea, occured during 'Operation Tomahawk' - the second largest airborne operation of the Korean War - when at Munsan-ni, a team from the 60th Parachute Field Ambulance provided the medical cover for the United States Army operations, dropping an ADS and a surgical team and treating over 400 battle casualties, and an even greater number of civilian casualties For their services during the Korean War, members of 60th Parachute Field Ambulance received the below Indian decorations; - 2 x Maha Vir Chakra (Level II gallantry) - 7 x Vir Chaka (Level III gallantry) - 23 x Mentions in Despatches Only a handful of these correctly named medals are known to be in the collectors market - the desirability of this particular example to the 'Maroon Angels' being enhanced by the exceptionally fine condition of the medal on offer Rare

India: General Service Medal 1947. With clasp \'Jammu & Kashmir 1947-1948\' (13163 L-Nk. Suraj Singh, 8 J & K Infy, S.F.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of Dogra Rajput ethnicity & hindu faith holding the appointment of Lance-Naik (Lance-Corporal) while serving with the 8th Battalion Jammu & Kashmir Infantry, an infantry battalion of the Jammu & Kashmir State Forces 8th Battalion Jammu & Kashmir Rifles had been raised on 13 May 1940, during the Second World (and remained in India). 8/J&K Inf, like most other J&K State Forces units, was heavily engaged during the Jammu-Kashmir conflict of 1947-48, during with \'Other Ranks\' of the battalion won 3 x Vir Chakra\'s for their individual acts of bravery. The unit was disbanded in 1951, only to be re-raised as the 8th Battalion Jammu & Kashmir Rifles of the Indian Army in October 1963 Jammu-Kashmir 1947-48: Soldiers of the various Jammu & Kashmir (State Forces) infantry battalions were awarded: - Maha Vir Chakra x 1 - Vir Chakra x 17 Additionally the descendent multi-battalion regiment of the Jammu & Kashmir Infantry (State Forces), - The Jammu & Kashmir Regiment (1957). later re-styled as The Jammu & Kashmir Rifles (1963)), of the Indian Army - were collectively awarded the below following battle honours for their services during the Jammu-Kashmir conflict of 1947-48: - Punch - Skardu - Jammu & Kashmir 1947-48 Condition: About EF

India: General Service Medal 1947. With clasp \'Jammu & Kashmir 1947-1948\' (3728370 Sep. Kuldip Singh, Sikh R.) Note: Some contact wear over forename The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the Sikh Regiment, of the Indian Army The Sikh Regiment holds the distinction of being the most decorated regiment of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India: General Service Medal 1947. With clasp \'Mizo Hills\' (2448270 Sep. Sita Ram, Punjab. R.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith, holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the Punjab Regiment, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army The \'Mizo Hills\' clasp was the last clap to be awarded for wear on the GSM 1947, which medal was made obsolete with the introduction of the new General Service Medal 1965 (Samanya Seva Medal 1965) Condition: About VF

India: General Service Medal 1947. With clasp \'Mizo Hills\' (3342568 Hav. Amar Singh. Sikh. R.) With \'Bazaar Wallah\' test marks over single letter \'R\' of regiment, but the letter still clearly legible The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, holding the rank of \'Havildar\' (Sergeant) while serving with a battalion of the Sikh Regiment, the most decorated infantry regiment of the Indian Army The \'Mizo Hills\' clasp was the last clap to be awarded for wear on the GSM 1947, which medal was made obsolete with the introduction of the new General Service Medal 1965 (Samanya Seva Medal 1965) Sikh regiment : Is a \'single class\' regiment. Its soldiers are solely recruited from Jat Sikhs and its officers are non-Jat Sikhs. They are trained at the Sikh Regimental Centre, currently located in Ramgarh Cantonment, Jharkhand. The war cry of the regiment, taken from Sikh scriptures, is \'Jo Bole So Nihal, Sat Sri Akal\' A fairly scarce seen campaign clasp for service in the North East of India Condition: VF

India: General Service Medal 1947. With clasp \'Mizo Hills\' (4445711 Sepoy Dara Singh S.L.I.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh Faith, holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the Sikh Light Infantry, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army The \'Mizo Hills\' clasp was the last clap to be awarded for wear on the GSM 1947, which medal was made obsolete with the introduction of the new General Service Medal 1965 (Samanya Seva Medal 1965) The Sikh Light Infantry is a light infantry regiment of the Indian Army. The regiment was instituted in 1944, at which time it was bestowed the traditions and lineage of the predecessor 23rd, 32nd and 34th Royal Sikh Pioneers of the British Indian Army. The regiment recruits from amongst the Sikh community of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana states of India. The regimental motto is \"Deg Tegh Fateh\", meaning \"prosperity in peace and victory in war\". The motto has great significance with the tenth Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh, with whom the Mazhabi community is very closely associated, Guru Gobind Singh named them mazhabhi as in faithful for their dedication to do good. The regiment\'s cap badge is a chakram or quoit, with a mounted kirpan. The insignia was designed to honour the Mazhabi community\'s Akali Nihang ancestry Condition: About VF

India: General Service Medal 1947. With clasp \'Mizo Hills\' (4448208 Sep. Mohinder Pal, S.L.I.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith, holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the Sikh Light Infantry, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army The 'Mizo Hills' clasp was the last clap to be awarded for wear on the GSM 1947, which medal was made obsolete with the introduction of the new General Service Medal 1965 (Samanya Seva Medal 1965) Condition: VF

India: General Service Medal 1947. With clasp \'Mizo Hills\' (9404159 PA-NK. Tulbahadur Ale, G.R. ) The recipient was a soldier of Gurkha ethnicity, holding the rank of Paid Naik (Paid Corporal) while serving with a battalion of the 9th Gorkha Rifles infantry regiment of the Indian Army The recipients unique Army Number is in the block allocated to the 9th Gorkha Rifles regiment of the Indian Army Prior to 1949, 9th Gorkha Rifles had been styled 9th Gurkha Rifles. In 1949, the Indian Army changed the naming style of all hitherto Gurkha Rifles regiments to 'Gorkha Rifles'. By contrast the time-honoured style of 'Gurkha Rifles' was retained for the Gurkha regiments that served in the British Army post from 1 January 1948 The 'Mizo Hills' clasp was the last clap to be awarded for wear on the GSM 1947, which medal was made obsolete with the introduction of the new General Service Medal 1965 (Samanya Seva Medal 1965) Condition: About VF

India: General Service Medal 1947. With clasp \'Naga Hills\' (13821708 Sep. P. Keshari, A.S.C. (M.T) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the Army Service Corps (Motor Transport) of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India: General Service Medal 1947. With clasp \'Naga Hills\' (1407365 Nk, A. Singh, Bengal Engr. Gp.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Naik (Corporal) while serving with the Bengal Engineer Group of the Indian Army The Bengal Engineer Group is one of 3 x Combat Engineer Groups in the Indian Army, and have their regimental centre located at Roorkee Cantonment, Uttarakhand, India Units, and or attached personnel of the Bengal Sappers have served in most - if not all - campaigns and wars fought by the Indian Army since 1947, as reflected by the battle honours bestowed on the Bengal Sappers since 1947 vis; - Jammu and Kashmir 1947?48 - Jammu and Kashmir 1965 - Punjab 1965 - Rajasthan 1965 - East Pakistan 1971 - Jammu and Kashmir 1971 - Sindh 1971 The medal fitted with a long length of riband with mounting bar, this latter retaining the long hinged pin and clasp fittings Condition: VF

India: General Service Medal 1947. With clasp \'Naga Hills\' (2458512 Sep. Bant Singh, Punjab R.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the Punjab Regiment, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India: General Service Medal 1947. With clasp \'Naga Hills\' (7095725 Sep Mahadeo Ayier EME) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India: General Service Medal 1947. With clasp \'NEFA 1962\' (9200044 Pa-Hav Surjit Singh, Mahar R.) The recipient was an Indian soldier holding the appointment of Pay-Havildar (Pay-Sergeant) while serving with the Mahar Regiment, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army Note: The clasp was awarded for service in the North East Frontier Agency region during the Indo-Sino War of 1962 (1962 Chinese War), during which India fought a two front war against China in the Ladakh (High Himalaya) region in Northern India, and in NEFA on the North East Frontiers During the 1962 Chinese War, the Indian Army suffered extremely high casualties reflecting the bitter fighting and harsh conditions in which the war was fought. It is estimated that Indian Army suffered the below following casualties; - 1383 x Killed-in-Action / Died of Wounds - 1696 x Missing (since presumed dead) - 1047 x Wounded-in-Action - 3968 x Captured / Prisoners of War The National War Memorial in New Delhi records the names of 3348 personnel of the Indian Armed Forces who died in 1962, the overwhelming majority in the Chinese War 1962 (above) and others in various Counter Insurgency and Internal Security Operations The Mahar Regiment suffered an estimated 47 x All-Rank killed-in-action or died of wounds during the Chinese War 1962 A scarce seen & VERY hard earned clasp for the India-China bORDER War of 1962 Condition: VF

India: General Service Medal 1965 (Samanya Seva Medal 1965). With clasp \'Nagaland\' (1549869 Nk L. Singh, Bombay E G.) The recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of Naik (Corporal) while serving with the Bombay Engineer Group of the Indian Army Corps of Engineers Note: The \'Nagaland\' clasp is awarded for counter-insurgency / internal security active service in Nagaland, located in North East India, since 8 May 1975. Prior to that date the General Service Medal 1947 with clasp \'Naga Hills\' was awarded for active service in the same region The Bombay Engineer Group currently recruits from amongst the below following classes; - Marathas - 40%, - Mazhabi and Ramdasia Sikhs - 40%, - Hindustani Mussalmans - 10%, - other Indian castes - 10% Condition: VF

India: General Service Medal 1965 (Samanya Seva Medal 1965). With clasp \'Nagaland\' in Hindi language (1544330 Nk Gurnam Singh, Bombay E G) The recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of Naik (Corporal) while serving with the Bombay Engineer Group of the Indian Army Corps of Engineers Note: The 'Nagaland' clasp is awarded for counter-insurgency / internal security active service in Nagaland, located in North East India, since 8 May 1975. Prior to that date the General Service Medal 1947 with clasp 'Naga Hills' was awarded for active service in the same region The Bombay Engineer Group currently recruits from amongst the below following classes; - Marathas - 40%, - Mazhabi and Ramdasia Sikhs - 40%, - Hindustani Mussalmans - 10%, - other Indian castes - 10% Condition: GVF

India: High Altitude Medal (7238741 Dfr R Kumar, R.V.C.) Recipient was a Non Commissioned Officer holding rank of Dafadar (Sergeant), while serving with the Remount Veterinary Corps of the Indian Army Condition: GVF

India: Independence Medal 1947 (20457 Sep. Ujagar Singh. Sikh R.) Note: The recipient's regimental number (issued sometime prior to 1943) indicates that he was a veteran of the Second World War The recipient was by ethnicity an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with Sikh Regiment, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army Since 1947, the multi-battalion Sikh Regiment holds the distinction of being the most decorated infantry regiment of the Indian Army Condition: About GVF

India: Independence Medal 1947 (2630374 Rect. Chanogi Ram, Grs.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith holding the rank of 'Recruit', while serving with the 'Grenadiers' an infantry regiment of the Indian Army The Grenadiers have their origins to a unit raised in 1778, in the old Bombay Presidency Army of the Honourable East India Company. In 1923 the direct descendent units of the of the first Grenadier regiments formed in the 18th Century, were amalgamated to form the 4th Bombay Grenadiers - a multi-battalion regiment of 6 x battalions. During the Second World War the regiment was greatly expanded, and by August 1945 comprised no less than 11 x battalions (including garrison and territorial battalions). In October 1945, the 4th Bombay Grenadiers Regiment was restyled 'The Indian Grenadiers', and at independence in 1947, the regiment was finally restyled 'The Grenadiers' The medal was awarded to 'All-Ranks' of the Indian Armed Forces - with provision for 'Recruits under training - and 'some' qualifying British service personnel (i.e. those who served on attachment post 15 August 1947, and or had elected to remain serving in the Indian Army after that daTe). All Gurkha 'All Ranks' who had opted to join the British Army on 1 January 1948 were also eligible and awarded the medal Uncommon seen to a 'Recruit', and indicates a new enlistment in the Indian Army in 1947, and who had not prior served in the Second World War Condition: VF

India: Independence Medal 1947 (30076 Sep. Joga Singh, 419 Garr Coy., Kumaon R.) Note: The recipient's regimental number (issued sometime prior to 1943) indicates that he was a veteran of the Second World War The recipient was by ethnicity an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith, holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with war raised (1942) 419th Garrison Company of the Kumaon Regiment, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army Note: In October 1945 all extant Battalions, including Garrison Battalions and Garrison Company's of the 19th Hyderabad Regiment was officially restyled the 'Kumaon Regiment' Raised as 38 Garrison Company on 27 March 1942, the unit was renamed as 419 Garrison Company on 1 August 1945 419 Garrison Company had a busy war, seeing considerable overseas service in Egypt and Iraq circa1943-1945. The unit qualified for the Africa Star, basis their service near Cairo, Egypt, where it served until 11 February 1943 prior to being transferred to Kirkuk (Iraq). The unit subsequently served in Lebanon, Syria, & Palestine, prior to its return to India in 1946. 419 Garrison Company Kumaon Regiment was one of only a handful of war raised Garrison Company's to survive post-independence. The unit was finally disbanded at the Kumaon Regimental Centre, located at Ranikhet, Uttar Pradesh, on 14 May 1951 A rare seen medal named to a Second World War raised Garrison Company Condition: About VF

India: Independence Medal 1947 (38988 St. Asst. Venugopal, I.N.) Note: A few letters of the recipients name 'V*n*gopal' worn The recipient's service number (issued sometime prior to 1945) indicates that he was a veteran of the Second World War The recipient was by ethnicity an Indian sailor, from the Cochin (present day Kerala State), and of the Hindu faith, holding the rate of Stores Assistant while serving with the Indian Navy (formerly styled the Royal Indian Navy) The recipient would have been serving and witnessed - if not participated in some capacity - in the Royal Indian Navy Mutiny, that blighted British India in February 1946 The Royal Indian Navy Mutiny was a total strike and subsequent revolt by Indian sailors of the Royal Indian Navy, on board ships and shore establishments located at Bomba (now Mumbai) harbour on 18 February 1946. From the initial flashpoint in Bombay, the revolt spread and found support throughout British India, from Karachi to Calcutta, and ultimately came to involve over 20,000 sailors in 78 ships and shore establishments. Ultimately the mutiny was quickly suppressed by British troops and Royal Navy warships. Total casualties amongst the Indian ratings were 8 dead and 33 wounded. The Indian National Congress and the Muslim League condemned the mutiny, while the Communist Party of India was the only party that supported the rebellion India became a Republic on 26 January 1950, at which time the former Royal Indian Navy, was restyled Indian Navy An impressive national naval uprising statue and memorial garden to the fallen of the Royal Indian Navy Mutiny is located at, Colaba, Mumbai, India A very scarce seen named Indian Independence Medal to an Indian rating who witnessed the Royal Indian Navy Mutiny Condition: VF

India: Independence Medal 1947 (4432043 Sep. Banta. Singh. Sikh L.I.) Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith serving as a Sepoy (Private) with the Sikh Light Infantry, a regiment of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India: Independence Medal 1947 (MTN/980653 Sep. Darya Singh, A.S.C. (M.T.) Note: The recipients regimental number (issued circa 1944) indicates that he was a veteran of the Second World War The recipient was by ethnicity an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with Army Service Corps (Motor Transport) of the Indian Army Awarded to \'All-Ranks\' of the Indian Armed Forces, and \'some\' qualifying British service personnel (i.e. those who served on attachment post 15 August 1947, and or had elected to remain serving in the Indian Army after that daTe). All Gurkha \'All Ranks\' who had opted to join the British Army on 1 January 1948 were also eligible and awarded the medal Condition: VF

India: Indian Ordnance Factories \'40 Years\' Long Service Medal. 2nd Type in \'Hindi\' language. Bronze-gilt medal Dimension: 35mm Weight: 23g Obverse: Within a circle the three headed \'Ashokas Lion\' state emblem of India, below crossed rifles with fixed bayonets and beneath a cannon. Hindi language legends on top of the state emblem and beneath the cannon, and underneath roman numerals \'40\' followed by Hindi language letters Reverse: Blank Suspension: Gilt wire clip Reverse: The reverse is plain. The medal is awarded to civilian employees for 40 years of service to the Indian Ordnance Factories, an organisation under the Department of Defence Production of the Indian Ministry of Defence with a 200-year history and now with 40 factories engaged in production, testing, logistics, research, development and marketing of land, sea and air defence systems One of a series of \'Long Service\' awards presented to eligible long-serving personnel of the Indian Ordnance Factories. The medals are awarded in bronze, white metal and bronze gilt. There are two types of this award, the first type haveing the lengends in English language, while the second type all have the legends in Hindi language. The 30 years medal is of similar design, but has a smaller 30mm dimension Note: Reference collector \'Gavin Carr\' for providing detaild and identification of this medal Condition: GVF

India: Kolar Gold Field Mine Rescue Service. Silver Medal. Reverse engraved (Class \'A\' Competition R. Tapp 1960) Obverse: Legend & Insignia of the Kolar Gold Field Mine Rescue Service comprising crossed Pick Axe / Sledge Hammer & applied Lifebelt - Metal: Sterling Silver - Height: Approx 45mm - Width: Approx 26mm - Weight: Approx 16g With makers mark and hallmark 'Barton' & 'Sterling' Genealogical and published resources indicate that the 'Tapp' family resided in the Kolar Gold Field (Mysore State - now Karnataka - India), since at least the 1930's, where males members of the family were variously employed by the British owned and managed Kolar Gold Field Company. The world famous Central Rescue Station of the Kolar Gold Field Company was located at the Nunydroog Mine, where it was established in November 1923. The 'CRS', and was the very first Central Rescue Station, to be established in any Gold Field, anywhere in the world (the first South African Central Rescue Station was established in 1924). The Central Rescue Station, provided rescue services to all of the respective gold mines located in Kolar Gold Field. Members of the Central Rescue Station were recruited from amongst existing labour & staff every 2 years, all being thoroughly trained, and well equipped (a Rolls Royce van was included amongst the rescue equipment). The Central Rescue Station also trained staff sent from all over India. At it's peak the Central Rescue Station at Kolar Gold Field had a muster roll of 130 x fully trained men Rare Condition: Light scratch on reverse about EF

India: Meritorious Service Medal (7235756 Dfr. Karam Chand, R.V.C.) Note: Medal fitted with 1st tpe MSM riband 1947-1969 Recipient was a Non Commissioned Officer holding rank of Dafadar (Sergeant), while serving with the Remount Veterinary Corps of the Indian Army A substantive solid-silver medal & scarce seen named to the Remount & Veterinary Corps Condition: GVF

India: Operation Vijay Medal 1999 (Awarded for the Indo-Pak 'Kargil' conflict of 1999) Un-named as issued The medal was instituted on 20 August 2001, and awarded in respect of the 'Kargil Conflict' of 1999 Eligibility and basic award criteria was that the medal was awarded to all Indian Armed Forces personnel, Para Military Forces, Central Police Forces, Railway Protection Forces, J&K State Police Forces, Home Guards, and specified Civil defence organizations who served in theatre and rendered support to the the operations in Kargil and along areas of the 'Line of Control' in Northern Jammu & Kashmir State between the dates of 1 May 1999 to 31 January 2000 Condition: Abou EF

India: Overseas Service Medal (Videsh Seva Medal) with Hindi language clasp for 'Indochina' (6246120 L-Nk. R. C. Sard. Sigs.) Note: The recipient was a Non Commissioned Officer holding rank of Lance-Naik (Lance-Corporal) while serving with the Signals Regiment of the Indian Army Clasp was instituted 22 July 1960, for 90 days service in Cambodia, Laos and or South Vietnam while serving on deployment with the International Commission for Supervision and Control, during the period 1954-1970 A scarce 'Vietnam' Wars medal Condition: GVF

India: Overseas Service Medal (Videsh Seva Medal) with Hindi language clasp for 'Indochina' (3940679 L-Nk. Sukh Ram, Guards.) Note: The recipient was a Non Commissioned Officer holding rank of Lance-Naik (Lance-Corporal) while serving with the Guards Regiment of the Indian Army Clasp was instituted 22 July 1960, for 90 days service in Cambodia, Laos and or South Vietnam while serving on deployment with the International Commission for Supervision and Control, during the period 1954-1970 A scarce issue 'Vietnam' Wars medal Condition: Dark toned VF

India: Police Independence Medal 1950 An un-named medal, as issued Awarded to all Police personnel who were serving on 26 January 1950 The date 26 January 1950 pertains to the day that India became a Republic Condition: VF

India: Police Medal for Meritorious Service (Durga Singh Dy.Supdt.Police Punjab) Important: Confirmed awarded in 1968, at which time Deputy Superintendent Durga Singh was serving as head of Criminal Investigation Department, Amritsar Note: The Police Medal for Meritorious Service is only awarded to recipients who have served for at least 15 years A scarce and interesting award to a Sikh Policeman who was in charge of the CID in the Sikh holy city of Amritsar Condition: VF

India: Police Meritorious Service Medal () Condition: VF

India: Police Special Duty Medal (Police Kathin Seva Padak). With clasp \'Police Special Duty Punjab\' Un-named as issued Basis qualifying service for this medal and clasp is one years deployed continuous or aggregated service in theatre The medal is a unique Police 'Theatre Award' that to some extent mirrors the Sainya Seva Medal awarded to the Indian Armed Forces, but with a much higher proliferation of designated qualifying areas! Condition: VF

India: Police Special Duty Medal (Police Kathin Seva Padak). With clasp \'Police Special Duty West Bengal\' Un-named as issued Basis qualifying service for this medal and clasp is one years deployed continuous or aggregated service in theatre The medal is a unique Police 'Theatre Award' that to some extent mirrors the Sainya Seva Medal awarded to the Indian Armed Forces, but with a much higher proliferation of designated qualifying areas! Note: The clasp for 'West Bengal' is also noted in a variant form with 'W. Bengal' on the lower line. Neither of these clasps are included in the list of known clasps shown in 'Medals and Decorations of the Independent India' (Haynes & Chhina, 2008) Scarce Condition: VF

India: Police Special Duty Medal (Police Kathin Seva Padak). With clasp \'Police Special Jammu & Kashmir\' Un-named as issued Basis qualifying service for this medal and clasp is one years deployed continuous or aggregated service in theatre The medal is a unique Police \'Theatre Award\' that to some extent mirrors the Sainya Seva Medal awarded to the Indian Armed Forces, but with a much higher proliferation of designated qualifying areas! Condition: GVF

India: Police Special Duty Medal with clasp 'Jammu & Kashmir' Condition: GVF

India: Police Special Duty Medal with clasp 'Nagaland' Condition: About GVF

India: Poorvi Star 1971 (1226855 Dvr Lal Singh Arty) Recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of 'Driver' while serving with the Artillery Regiment Awarded to all Armed Forces & and other eligible uniformed services personnel, who served under fire (experienced combat conditions) anywhere in the designated 'Eastern Sector' during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. The medal was awarded to all those Indian personnel who served in the campaign against 'East Pakistan', or the 'War of Liberation' that gave birth to the independent country of Bangladesh. This also included sea and air service in the Bay of Bengal, and on the Assam / East Pakistan frontier Condition: GVF

India: Poorvi Star 1971 (7044719 Sep Harans Singh E M E) Note: While the medal is officially impressed, and recipients details are very clear - curiously the medal had been double named - the \'other\' recipients details being crossed over by the engraver! Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of \'Sepoy\' while serving with the Electrical & Mechanical Engineers of the Indian Army Awarded to all Armed Forces & and other eligible uniformed services personnel, who served under fire (experienced combat conditions) anywhere in the designated \'Eastern Sector\' during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. The medal was awarded to all those Indian personnel who served in the campaign against \'East Pakistan\', or the \'War of Liberation\' that gave birth to the independent country of Bangladesh. This also included sea and air service in the Bay of Bengal, and on the Assam / East Pakistan frontier Condition: GVF

India: Raksha Medal (Indo-Pak War) 1965 (JC-2692 Sub. Lal Chand, Dogra R.) Recipient was a Junior Commissioned Officer holding rank of Subadar serving in the Dogra Regiment of the Indian Army Condition: GVF

India: Raksha Medal (Indo-Pak War) 1965 (JC-8391 Sub Jagir Singh Mahar) Recipient was a Junior Commissioned Officer holding rank of Subadar serving in the Mahar Regiment Condition: GVF

India: Raksha Medal 1965 (2452997 L/Nk Kishan Datt Punjab R) Important: The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith holding the rank of Lance-Naik (Lance Corporal) while serving with the Punjab Regiment of the Indian Army For service during the Indo-Pak War of 1965 Awarded to all armed forces personnel serving in the Indian Armed Forces during the period of the Indo-Pak War of 1965 Condition: VF

India: Raksha Medal 1965 (4437103 L-Nk Karam Singh) Important: The recipients unique Indian Army number is in the block allocated to Sikh Light Infantry For service during the Indo-Pak War of 1965 Recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the appointment of Lance-Naik (Lance-Corporal) while serving with the Sikh Light Infantry, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army Awarded to all armed forces personnel serving in the Indian Armed Forces during the period of the Indo-Pak War of 1965 The Sikh Light Infantry is a light infantry regiment of the Indian Army. The regiment was instituted in 1944, at which time it was bestowed the traditions and lineage of the predecessor 23rd, 32nd and 34th Royal Sikh Pioneers of the British Indian Army. The regiment recruits from amongst the Sikh community of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana states of India. The regimental motto is "Deg Tegh Fateh", meaning "prosperity in peace and victory in war". The motto has great significance with the tenth Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh, with whom the Mazhabi community is very closely associated, Guru Gobind Singh named them mazhabhi as in faithful for their dedication to do good. The regiment's cap badge is a chakram or quoit, with a mounted kirpan. The insignia was designed to honour the Mazhabi community's Akali Nihang ancestry Condition: GVF

India: Raksha Medal 1965 (IO-4874 Maj. S. O. Bunyan, E.M.E.) The recipient was an Indian Commissioned Officer of the Christian faith, holding the rank of \'Major\' while serving with the Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the Indian Army The medal awarded to all armed forces personnel serving in the Indian Armed Forces during the period of the India-Pakistan (Indo-Pak) War of 1965 Electrical and Mechanical Engineers: The Indian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (IEME) was established in 1943. On, 1 May 1943, the Mechanical Engineering Directorate at General Headquarters was formed and units were allocated. On 15 October 1943, actual transfer of personnel from the Indian Army Ordnance Corps (IAOC) to IEME took place. Since then, 15 October is observed as EME Corps day. After Indian independence, the corps dropped the \'I\' from its name and came to be known as the Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (EME). With the proliferation of high technology, the modernisation of the Indian Army in the 1980s and 1990s resulted in use of electronics in all types of equipment which necessitated the corps to change its outlook from electrical to electronics. Thus, the corps was re-christened as the \"Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers\" on 1 January 2001. The Corps of EME also has a cadre of Gp \'A\' Gazetted Civilian Technical Officers who are recruited through coveted Indian Engineering Services Examination (IES) conducted by Union Public Services Commission (UPSC). The civilian officers are mostly posted to Army Base Workshops, EME Directorate and training establishments such as MCEME, Secunderabad and EME School, Vadodara Condition: GVF

India: Raksha Medal 1965 (IO-4874 Maj. S. O. Bunyan, E.M.E.) Important: The recipient was an Indian Commissioned Officer of the Christian faith, holding the rank of \'Major\' while serving with the Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the Indian Army The medal awarded to all armed forces personnel serving in the Indian Armed Forces during the period of the India-Pakistan (Indo-Pak) War of 1965 Electrical and Mechanical Engineers: The Indian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (IEME) was established in 1943. On, 1 May 1943, the Mechanical Engineering Directorate at General Headquarters was formed and units were allocated. On 15 October 1943, actual transfer of personnel from the Indian Army Ordnance Corps (IAOC) to IEME took place. Since then, 15 October is observed as EME Corps day. After Indian independence, the corps dropped the \'I\' from its name and came to be known as the Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (EME). With the proliferation of high technology, the modernisation of the Indian Army in the 1980s and 1990s resulted in use of electronics in all types of equipment which necessitated the corps to change its outlook from electrical to electronics. Thus, the corps was re-christened as the \"Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers\" on 1 January 2001. The Corps of EME also has a cadre of Gp \'A\' Gazetted Civilian Technical Officers who are recruited through coveted Indian Engineering Services Examination (IES) conducted by Union Public Services Commission (UPSC). The civilian officers are mostly posted to Army Base Workshops, EME Directorate and training establishments such as MCEME, Secunderabad and EME School, Vadodara Condition: GVF

India: Raksha Suraksha Corps Medal (Defence Security Corps Medal). Second Type (3345556 LNk Mukhtiar Singh, D S C) Note: The recipient was an Indian serviceman of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Lance Naik (Lance Corporal) while serving with the Defence Security Corps Instituted in 1964, this bronze gilt medal has been issued with 2 x designs. Type II medals were awarded from circa 1969 Awarded exclusively to personnel of the Defence Security Corps, which uniformed service is recruited from amongst former service personnel. The Defence Security Corps is responsible for the protection and security of fixed military & government installations nationwide, including military arsenals, equioment depots, communications installations, strategic power stations etc The medal is not an automatic time served award, but is awarded annually on recommendation per fixed allotments. Basic award criteria being that the recipient recommended must have served a minimum of 7 x years with the Defence Security Corp and prior to that at least 8 years service in the armed forces. In total 15 years of combined service must have been attained, before a person can be recommended for an award The medal with a long length of riband Condition: GVF

India: Sainya Seva Medal (Services Medal) with Hindi language clasp \'NEFA\' (6307155 Kisan More, Sigs.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of Marathi ethnicity and the Hindu faith , who served with the Corps of Signals of the Indian Army In 1951, Balipara Frontier Tract, Tirap Frontier Tract, Abor Hills district, Mishmi Hills district and the Naga tribal areas were together renamed as the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA) NEFA was renamed Arunachal Pradesh on 20 January 1972, when it became a union territory. Arunachal Pradesh became a state on 20 February 1987 The medal is awarded with different \'regional\' clasps for 1 year continuous or aggregate deployment & service in harsh climatic and topographical regions of India, including Deserts, Jungles and the Himalaya region Indian Army Corps of Signals: Is a corps and a combat support arm of the Indian Army, which handles its military communications. Its origins date back to 15 February 1911, when its predecessor unit was established in the British Indian Army. The corps celebrated its 100-year anniversary of its raising on 15 February 2010 Condition: GVF

India: Sainya Seva Medal with clasp 'Bengal-Assam' (7238200 Swr J N Khatei RVC) Recipient was holding the rank of Sowar (Trooper) while serving with the Remount Veterinary Corps of the Indian Army Condition: VF

India: Sainya Seva Medal with clasp 'Jammu Kashmir' (7233163 ALD Gurmukh Singh, R.V.C.) Recipient was a Non Commissioned Officer holding rank of Acting Lance Daffadar (Acting Lance Sergeant), while serving with the Remount Veterinary Corps of the Indian Army Condition: GVF

India: Sainya Seva Medal with clasp in Hindi for \'Assam & Bengal\' (1449070 Hav S. Intiza, Bombay E.G.) The recipient was an Indian soldier holding the non commissioned officer rank of \'Havildar\' (Sergeant) while serving with the Bombay Engineer Group of the Indian Army Corps of Engineers Note: The medal is awarded with different \'regional\' clasps for 1 year continuous or aggregate deployment & service in harsh climatic and topographical regions of India, including Deserts, Jungles and the Himalaya region Condition: VF

India: Sainya Seva Medal with clasp in Hindi for \'Assam & Bengal\' (15462431 Swr S S Mohanth) The recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of Sowar (Trooper) while serving with an \'Armoured\' regiment of the Indian Army Note: The recipients unique Indian Army number is in the block allocated to regiments of the Indian Armour (tanks) The Sainya Seva medal is awarded with different \'regional\' clasps for 1 year continuous or aggregate deployment & service in harsh climatic and topographical regions of India, including Deserts, Jungles and the Himalaya region Reverse with crud / adhesive residue Condition: GF

India: Sainya Seva Medal with clasp in Hindi for \'Assam & Bengal\' (IC-34170 A/Capt. S. J. Singh, Guards.) Important: The recipient was an Indian Commissioned Officer holding the appointment of Acting Captain while serving with the Brigade of the Guards, the elite Guards formation of the Indian Army The Brigade of the Guards, was formed as the first mixed class Indian regiment to be raised after Indian independence by Field Marshal KM Cariappa OBE. Three of the Army\'s oldest and most distinguished battalions were converted as Guards battalions in 1949: - 2nd Battalion, Punjab Regiment - 1st Battalion - 1st Battalion, The Grenadiers - 2nd Battalion - 1st Battalion, Rajputana Rifles - 3rd Battalion A year later, they were joined by the 1st Battalion, Rajput Regiment as the 4th Battalion The \'Brigade of the Guards\' is the only regiment of foot guards in the Indian Army. Though the Brigade of The Guards is only 70 years old, its constituent battalions have a lineage and history that dates back to their original origins in the 18th Century, and who between them share 93 x battle honours earned around the world Currently the Brigade of the Guards consists of 19 regular battalions and 2 territorial battalions and 1 RR (Rashtriye Rifle) battalion. In the 1980s, the Indian Army began to increase the number of mechanized infantry battalions on its order of battle. As part of this program, the battalions of the Brigade of Guards were eventually converted to mechanized infantry Note: The medal is awarded with different \'regional\' clasps for 1 year continuous or aggregate deployment & service in harsh climatic and topographical regions of India, including Deserts, Jungles and the Himalaya region A scarce seen commissioned officers service medal to an elite Indian Army unit Condition: Solder repair to claw GF

India: Sainya Seva Medal with clasp in Hindi for \'Jammu & Kashmir\' An un-named medal Note: The medal is awarded with different \'regional\' clasps for 1 year continuous or aggregate deployment & service in harsh climatic and topographical regions of India, including Deserts, Jungles and the Himalaya region Condition: GVF An un-named medal Note: The medal is awarded with different \'regional\' clasps for 1 year continuous or aggregate deployment & service in harsh climatic and topographical regions of India, including Deserts, Jungles and the Himalaya region Condition: GVF

India: Sainya Seva Medal with clasp in Hindi for \'Jammu & Kashmir\' (2436035 Sep. Raghbir Singh. Punjab R.) The recipient was an Indian soldier holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the Punjab Regiment, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army Note: The medal is awarded with different \'regional\' clasps for 180 days deployment in harsh climatic and topographical regions of India, including Deserts, Jungles and the Himalaya region Condition: VF

India: Sainya Seva Medal with clasp in Hindi for \'Jammu & Kashmir\' (3367086 Sep. Dhian Singh, Sikh R.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the Sikh Regiment - the most decorated infantry regiment of the Indian Army Note: The medal is awarded with different \'regional\' clasps for 180 days deployment in harsh climatic and topographical regions of India, including Deserts, Jungles and the Himalaya region Condition: VF

India: Sainya Seva Medal with clasp in Hindi for \'Jammu & Kashmir\' (5236631 Rfn. M.B. Gurung, G.R.) Important: The recipients unique Army service number is from the block allocated post-independence to the 5th Gorkha Rifles, late 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) The recipient's clan name indicate that he was a Gurkha from Western Nepal, who was serving as a Rifleman with 5th Gorkha Rifles, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army Note: The medal is awarded with different 'regional' clasps for 1 year continuous or aggregate deployment & service in harsh climatic and topographical regions of India, including deserts, jungles and the Himalaya region Condition: GF

India: Sainya Seva Medal with clasp in Hindi for \'Jammu & Kashmir\' (5236631 Rfn. M.B. Gurung, G.R.) Important: The recipients unique Army service number is from the block allocated post-independence to the 5th Gorkha Rifles, late 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force) The recipient's clan name indicate that he was a Gurkha from Western Nepal, who was serving as a Rifleman with 5th Gorkha Rifles, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army Note: The medal is awarded with different 'regional' clasps for 1 year continuous or aggregate deployment & service in harsh climatic and topographical regions of India, including deserts, jungles and the Himalaya region Condition: VF

India: Sainya Seva Medal with clasp in Hindi for \'N.E.F.A.\' (3970056 Sep. Surat Singh, Dogra R.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith serving as a Sepoy (Private) with the Dogra Regiment, an infantry regiment of the Indian Army For deployed service within the borders of the North East Frontier Agency, or N.E.F.A. Note: In 1951, Balipara Frontier Tract, Tirap Frontier Tract, Abor Hills district, Mishmi Hills district and the Naga tribal areas were together renamed as the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA) NEFA was renamed Arunachal Pradesh on 20 January 1972, when it became a union territory. Arunachal Pradesh became a state on 20 February 1987 Note: The medal is awarded with different \'regional\' clasps for 1 year continuous or aggregate deployment & service in harsh climatic and topographical regions of India, including Deserts, Jungles and the Himalaya region Condition: GVF

India: Samanya Seva Medal 1985. With bi-lingual Hindi and English language clasp 'Manipur' (4467352 Sep. P. Singh. Punjab) Clasp instituted 23 November 1987, and made retrospective with effect 27 November 1980 An award for for counter-insurgency operations in Manipur State. Condition: Toned VF

India: Samanya Seva Medal 1985. With bi-lingual Hindi and English language clasp \'Kutch-Kargil 1965\' (2451824 Sep. Surjit Singh. Punjab R.) The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith holding the rank of \'Sepoy\' (Private) while serving with the Punjab Regiment, and infantry regiment of the Indian Army The clasp \'Kutch-Kargil 1965\' was the very first clasp to be instituted - retroactively - for the Samanya Seva Medal, and was created on 8 May 1975 The clasp was awarded for service in one of two diverse campaigns, i.e. either for the operations in the Rann of Kutch, for services in the High Himalaya in Kargil, between April 1965 - January 1966. Qualifying criteria for service in Kargil was 1 x days service in battle, or 90 days of service in theatre between 17 May 1965 to 25 January 1966 The Punjab Regiment is the second oldest regiment still in service in the Indian Army, and is the most senior regional infantry regiment. It was formed from the 2nd Punjab Regiment of the British Indian Army in 1947. The original battalions of the regiment that were transferred to India after 1947 were composed primarily of Sikh and Dogra soldiers who belonged to the districts of Punjab that were given to Pakistan. However the second and third generations for the regiment were recruited both among this refugee community but recruitment was opened up to all castes and communities of Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Himachal Pradesh in the late 1960s. The regiment currently consists of Dogras and Sikhs primarily drawn from north Indian regions of Jammu, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. However, as an exception, two regular battalions (19 and 27 Punjab) have troops from other Indian castes as well. The Regimental Centre of the regiment is located at Ramgarh Cantonment, Jharkhand An extremely scarce seen Indian campaign medal Condition: VF

India: Samanya Seva Medal 1985. With bi-lingual Hindi and English language clasp \'Kutch-Kargil 1965\' (2949141 Nk. K.P. Singh, Rajput R) The clasp 'Kutch-Kargil 1965' was the very first clasp to be instituted for the Samanya Seva Medal, and was created on 8 May 1975 The clasp was awarded for service in one of two diverse campaigns, i.e. either for the operations in the Rann of Kutch, for services in the High Himalaya in Kargil, between April 1965 - January 1966. Qualifying criteria for service in Kargil was 1 x days service in battle, or 90 days of service in theatre between 17 May 1965 to 25 January 1966 The recipient was a Hindu Rajput by faith and class serving as a Naik (Corporal) with 4th Battalion Rajput Regiment Important: The only Rajput Regiment battalion to qualify for the clasp 'Kutch-Kargil 1965' was the 4th Battalion - no Rajput battalion served at Kutch in 1965, and only the 4th battalion of the Rajput Regiment was present in the 'High Himalaya' at Kargil in 1965 Quote (courtesy of Wikipedia), After the Rann of Kutch affair, Pakistan switched its attempts towards Kargil and in May 1965 it attacked one of the Indian posts there. 4 Rajput as a part of 121 Infantry Brigade were ordered to capture Point 13620 and Black Rock (15000) also known as Kargil heights to remove any threat to the Srinagar-Leh highway. Both posts consisted of three parts and each of these features was held by a platoon plus of the enemy in addition to a section of 3" mortars and MMGs on Point 13620. On 17 May 1965, B Coy under Maj. Baljit Singh Randhawa infiltrated deep behind the enemy held posts and attacked them. A grim battles was the fought and the Rajputs were successful in evicting the enemy. Maj. Randhawa was killed in the action and was posthumously awarded a Maha Vir Chakra. 3 Vir Chakras were also awarded to the company, one each to Capt. Ranbir Singh, Sep. Budh Singh and a posthumous one to Hav. Girdhari Lal. Black Rock was captured by A Coy in the second phase of the attack. As an act of goodwill by the Indian government these posts were handed back to the Pakistanis some weeks later. These were again recaptured by another battalion in August 1965 Unquote. A scarce and desirable Indian campaign medal Condition: GVF